Evening star., 1921-03-04

Continued from FIRST Fagep
of the American bureau from New
York.
At $50 this morning the Massachu-
setts state legislature party arrived
from Boston on two sleepers.
Nine cars were required to bring in
the National Educational Association
party over the Pennsylvania road
from Atlantic City this morning.
Scores of visitors were coming in
every few minutes this morning on
trains from Baltimore and PhllaoeI-
phia. Three and four extra cars were
placed on the regular trains. while
in some instances extra sections OF
these trains were run to Washington.
Special Police Precautions.
Unusual precautions were taken by
the police of Washington and by fed
eraI prohibition agents to prevent
liouor from being brought into the
city by visitors, and during the carry
part of the week a number OF boot
leg" enterprises were nipped in the
bud by Detectives Lynn, Stringfellow
and Springman, on duty at the station
What amount of whisky has reached
the city undetected during the last few
days police officials will not attempt
to state. AS it is not possible 10 search
every piece of luggage. the total prob-
cipal aim is to prevent the professional
smuggler from operating rather than
to catch the man who Is carrying
liquor for his own use.
Maj. Harry l.. Gessford, superintend-
ent of police, and the several inspec-
tcrs were at their Offices early to meet
any emergency that might arise. but
there was a noticeable absence of the
activity that marked the scene at po-
lice headquarters during former in
augurals, when detectives from all the
large cities were here to help keep
order.
Inspector Clifford L. Grant, head of
the detective bureau, and Lieut.. Guy
Burlingame were on duty at police
headquarters during the day. and will
remain there until late tonight.
Work of roping Pennsylvania ave,
was completed during the early
morning, and the numerous police
details were on hand at the appointed
hour. Traffic was permitted on
Pennsylvania avenue until shortly
after 10 o'clock. but no parking was
mitted on intersecting streets.
Ambulances on Hand.
Inspector F.. f. Cross. in charge of
the police detail at the Capitol. was
assisted by Capts. James Hartley and
W. l.. Sanford. They had a force of
2s9 men. One hundred infantrymen
from Camp Meade also formed part
Red Cross ambulances and two am
balances and automobiles in charge
Of the Home Defense League were
there for emergency work.
Between the Capitol and White House
the sections We're in charge of cap
tains detailed from the various pre-
cincts. their commands being composed
of policemen. infantrymen and mem
bers Of various other organizations,
including Boy Scouts and members
bers of the police motor corps were in
evidence throughout the city and
were commended for their work in
assisting in policing the entire Dis
trict.
Assistant Supt Of Police Daniel Sui
livan was in charge of the section
between 18th and 18th streets. direct
ly in front OF the White House. He
WAS assisted by Inspector W. H. Har-
rison and Capts. W. +. Falvey and
T. W. Brown,
Capt. Albert J. Headley. in charge
of the traffic squad. and Lieut. w. S.
his assistant. supervised ar
for the parallel parking
on intersecting streets to the north
and south of Pennsylvania avenue
and looked after traffic matters gener-
ally.
Other Special Plans.
Care was taken to keep the fire
crossings clear in order that there
would be no delay in the movement of
the fire apparatus in case of fire, and
mail carriers were permitted to cross
at 9th. 18th and l4th streets, in order
to facilitate mail deliveries.
Red Cross ambulances and police
patrol wagons were stationed at con-
venient points along the line and two
Army ambulances were in service, one
at Sd street and Pennsylvania and |
the other at Pennsylvania avenue and
l4th street.
In an effort to prevent possible fric-
lion between civilians and policemen, F,
MAJ. Gessford issued the following:
Each and every man on duty along
the parade route should exert himself |
in having the day pass off pleasantly |
TO himself and others. This can he |
lone by being constantly on the lob. |
Listen to or carefully read the orders
issued regarding the parade, that you
nay be informed. In carrying out the |
orders, do it with a smile, not in a |
harsh or insolent manner, and the
crowd will be with you; work hard |
10 see that every plan carries, and |
mat not single thing happens to |
mar the parade in your Immediate vi
cinity. Be thoughtful and helpful |
but firm il need be. Avoid argument |
and promptly give your name and |
shield number when reousStad