Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-07-03

With banners floating and the rcd,
white and blue displayed by the bust
ness houses of the city, the constant
and the unceasing inquiry as to the
rush Of marines, sailors and soldiers
whereabouts Of the aviator, Salem is
taking on a truly Fourth Of July ap'
pcarance.
It began early this morning with the
arrival Of dozens Of automobiles and
scores Of people until almost all accom-
modations have been spoken for. There
is an air Of expectancy everywhere.
Al the Commercial club, the boys
who were in the service are coming by
hundreds to register and to receive the
freedom of the city in the way Of ev-
erything given TO the soldier boys.
Welcome Tonight
That Salem S invitation TO the boys
to enjoy a homecoming has been ac-
cepted, is more than evident. The boys
are here and they are prepared to ac-
cept the hospitality Of the city.
This evening at 5 0 clock at Marion
square, they win be officially received
BY the state, county and city. Charles
'V Galloway win extend the welcome
for the state, with Judge Bushey for
the county and Otto J. Wilson, making
his maiden effort as a speaker, vel.
coming the boys aud giving them the
best the city affords.
On Court street beginning at $3.50
clock there will be a street dance
for the evening and the boys have
been given the privilege Of having the
time Of their lives
Parade Plans Complete
All arrangements are completed for
the great victory parade for the af-
ternoon of the Fourth, beginning at
] 80 o clock.
The three divisions for the parade
are military, industrial and civic and
each viii participate with larger rep
resentation than has ever been shown
in any parade in the eapitdI city.
The line Of march win be formed at
the armory, and will be led by Leuten-
ant Louis Compton, with five aides.
The famous Cherrian band will imme-
diately follow the marshal and next
lin line with the band will be placed
the Salem float, with the Cherrians in
uniform rnarshing as guards Of honor.
Military Division
The plans for the military division
. Of the parade are as follows; Form on
Ferry street at the armory, facing west
This division will include the guard Of
honor Of the national guard Of Oregon
and two battalions, arranged in mill
tary order.
In this military division, the leading
element will be the returned soldiers,
sailors and marines and Il is thought
that fully 1000 win limo up for the
grand parade. The soldier boys will
i form on Church street, facing south.
An important feature Of this part OF
the parade will be the color platoon
representing IS allies.
Next in line Of march TO the soldiers
will be members Of the Grand Army
Of the Republic, headed by their float.
They win form on High street facing
south towards Ferry street.
Thu spanish War veterans and their
auxiliary with the auxiliaries Of the
G.. A. r. win follow the @. A. X. yeter.
ans and this will complete the mih'
tary division Of the parade. The Span.
ish war veterans and auxiharies will
! form on High street north Of the @. A.
r..
Industrial Division
The industrial division will form on
Cottage street facing south. Several
different organizations will be repre-
sented By floats. Pascal Tragic In
charge Of this division requests ell TO
form at l clock on Cottage between
FERRY and Chemeketa streets. ready 20
march at 1880. Every working man aad