The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-29
CITY FLOCKS
TO DEPOT TO
GREET 10th
District Field Artillery, Back
From War Zone, Given Royal
Welcome Here.

More than twenty policemen stoos
in the long outside corridor Of The
Union Station shortly before 10
o'clock this morning.
A thick rope spread across tbs
corridor. in front OF the main en-
trance to the waiting room, separated
the policemen FROM a crowd OF mora
than 5000 men. women, and children
who crowded the Union Station.
Finally, a long and steady stream
of Uncle Sans soldiers filed out OF
the gates in couples. In five sec
onds the crowd in the station was
cheering.
Because washington's 10th Field
Artillery. 400 heroes OF the District.
were returning to their native town
and the crowd was there to pay tri6-
ute to these soldiers who went 70
France for democracy's sake
second Crowd Cheers.
But the cheering did not end after
the troops passed out Of the gates
Just outside Of the corridor, on the
east wing Of the station, there was
second crowd-and this crowd cheer
ed seemingly louder than the hrst
crowd.
Through the suite OF the Presi-
dents rooms the 10th boys marched
man of the citizens welcome commit
ftee, was on hand to give the first
welcome. A committee composed OF
the following welcomed the soldiers
At the station: Commissioner Louis
Brownlow, Col. Robert y. Harper, and
Walter A. Brown.
| Leaving the Union Station the SOL
diers passed out into the Union Sta
ton plaza where they were brought
to attention, and Washington for the
first time was given an opportunity
to view these boys after twenty-five
months away from their homes. The
enthusiastic crowd cheered, flags
waved and nothing but smiles could
be seen on the faces OF those dough-
boys.
In a few minutes the band struck
up, playing a popular song The
l1IOth soldiers stood at attention
Then the command "resE" was given
! and the Washington relatives ana
friends Of the 400 soldiers rushed to
the side OF the doughboys. kissing
and hugging was a common signG
Those not fortunate enough TO have
a friend or relative among the 100
stood and cheered.
Finally the order to move was
given. Brig. Gen. Richard d. Simns.
commanding two companies OF the
District national guard, led the pa
rade.
Down Delaware avenue the soldiers
marched. And all along the streets
crowds cheered them. Washington
was surely showing the boys how
glad the city was to have them back
Through the Capitol grounds the boys
marched And the hike was not =
tedious one, for the boys carried no
packs.
Il When the soldiers arrived at the
Peace Monument the cheering became
louder Up the Avenue the 10th
marched, with Major Leroy Heron, OF
this city, at the head OF his 10th bat
talon of Washington boys. with bat
teries \, 8. and c following close be-
hind.
windows GayIy Decorated
Windows OF stores were decorated
with flags. And the office windows
were crowded with people trying to
get a glimpse of the District soldiers
Past the White House the soldiers
marched, amid cheers of the crowds
thronging the sidewalks. At Seven
teenth and the Avenue the employees
of the State, War and Navy building
. crowded the windows OF their rooms
and cheered the passing soldier boys
The battalion marched UP Seven
teenth street to Connecticut avenue
and out Connecticut avenue TO Mas
Sachusetts avenue. When the bat
talon reached Massachusetts, avenue
the soldiers marched east on this
avenue to the War Camp Community
Club, which is located at 1914 MassS-
, chusetts avenue.
At noon the soldiers arrived at the
Community Club. A crowd of 1000
men, women, and children gathered
! around the soldiers as they stood at
, attention in front OF the Community
Club. Rest" was called by Major
Heron, and the crowd was given a
second opportunity to talk to the SOL
diers Shortly before 1918 the men
marched into the club, where a lunch
con was served. Candy, chewing gum,
cigars and cigarettes were provided
the soldiers by the Knights OF COlum-
bus.
From this time until 1:3O the SOL
diers had luncheon and chatted with
their friends and relatives. Forming
in front Of the club at 1:45. the sol
diers marched down Fourteenth
| street to keith's Theater, where they
are attending a matinee show.
After the show this afternoon the
soldiers will go to Wardman Park
Inn. where a dance and supper VIII
be given.
Tomorrow the soldiers will have the
entire day practically to themselveA
Leave d. c. Tomorrow.
The soldiers OF the 10th leave
Washington tomorrow afternoon 81
l o'clock for Baltimore, Nd. Thsy
will remain in Baltimore over night
Saturday morning the WashingtoU
boys will parade in Baltimore and
take part in the welcome home recep
ton Of that city.
Following the reception the Wash.
ington boys will be given passes until
o o'clock Sunday night.
Major Heron said today all OF thu
Washington soldiers would be dis
charged from Camp Meade Monday.
LIBRARY OPEN TOMORROW.
The Pmhlic Library will be ken