The Washington times., 1917-02-22
Colonel Harper Desires Partici-
patton Distinct From MobiIiz-
ed Army of Nation.
ASKS GEN WOODS CONSENT
Twelfth N. Y. Infantry, National
Guard, Will Take Part in
the Parade.

The District militiamen will partici-
pate in the Inauguration parade with
all the equipment they would have
used had they actually entered Mexi-
CO. IL the wishes of Col. r. N. Harper,
chairman of the inaugural committee
are fulfilled. A message was sent to
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, commander
of the Department of the East. today,
asking that he consent to the District
guardsmen participating in the page
ant entirely as a District unit, and
not as a military organization.
I'VE have been assured that the
District soldiers will arrive here in
time for the ceremonies, and we now
want the boys to increase the numeri-
cal strength of the District organiza-
tions in the parade" Colonel Harper
explained today. I'VE believe their
participation as District militiamen
and not as a part of the mobilized
army of the nation will serve to in
crease the tribute that surely will be
paid to the soldiers by District resi-
dents"
New York Guardsmen Coming.
The military division of the parade
will be increased by the presence OF
the Twelfth New York Infantry,
Colonel Harper was advised today in
a message from Lieut.. Col. r. L. Fos-
ter, commanding the New York SOL
diers now on the border. The message
said the war Department had con-
sented to the New York guardsmen
stopping over in Washington en- route
home from the border. The inaugural
committee was asked to reserve space
for them in the parade and to provide
accommodations from March 3 until
after the inaugural ceremonies.
Colonel Harper made 1t plain to-
day that the participation of organi-
zations of women was much desired.
He said Mrs. w. NJ. Stoner, a member
of the inaugural committee, would
have charge OF all women's organiZa-
tions, and that II was the desire OF
the full committee that all units hav-
ing a uniform dress, who could ad-
wise the committee of the exact num-
ber to march, would be allotted space
enrolled the women employees of the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing,
and last night she invited the Stenog-
raphers' Union to form a unit for par
ticipation.
Sale of Seats Begins.
George r. Linkins, chairman of the
committee on civic organization, and
Melvin Hazen, in charge of the citi-
zen participants, are completing their
program and outlining the space for
various organizations today.
The sale of seats in the stands at
Seventh street and Pennsylvania ave
nue., and at the Botanic Garden, be-
gan today at 1909 and 1911 G street
northwest. Seats in other stands will
be placed on sale early next week.
DIR. Philip s. Roy, chairman of the
medical committee, reported two ad-
ditional first aid stations today. One
will be at Coz Pennsylvania avenue
and the other at 1910 Pennsylvania
avenue.
Polish Citizens To March.
a foreign legion will occupy a
prominent part in the inaugural
parade, Chairman Harper announced
today. Assurances were received
from Baltimore that the Polish Dem
ocratic Club will come for the cere-
monies, 300 strong, with a band, and
that efforts are being made to or
ganize a marching unit made up OF
members OF the Sons of Italy and an
other representing the Lithuanian
Clubs membership.
The Baltimore marchers will be
foreign born citizens. who have been
either fully naturaliZed or have de-
clared their intentions.
Ample accommodations for inaugural
visitors who desire to witness the
fireworks display on inaugural night.
in the White Lot, will be furnished
by the committe on fireworks, head
ed by Harry King. Work soon will
begin on the construction Of a grand
stand with capacity of nearly
10000 on the Ellipse.
The public order committee will
meet tomorrow afternoon at 4:30
o'clock in the District Building to
complete arrangements for properly
handling the crowds. Maj Raymond
Pullman. chairman of the committee,
will swear in 500 special policemen
for dttv during tnampuraI week