Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-13
Lindbergh Briefs

By the Associated Press.
William B. Francisco of Jersey City
got all rugged up to lead the Lind
bergh parade today, but he didn't mean
to lead it by as much as the police In
sisted on, which was by several hours.
Francisco drew up at the Battery
about 9 o'clock in an automobile.
which would have made Joseph's coat
look colorless, and which had an air.
plane propeller whirling merrily out
in front.
man of the reception committee), he
asked police as he alighted. I'm
going to be in the parade"
"You are" the police agreed, land
you start right now"
1t was an argument, but the police
won temporarily. Francisco agreed to
go away from there, but his chariot
baked. Finally, however, the engine,
which was not a Wright whirlwind,
was persuaded to run, and Francisco
headed for a nonstop, solo hop to
the Bronx, with the crowd cheering
his individual parade.
One hundred veteran patrolmen
carrying nightsticks were in the gym
nasium at police headquarters. held
in reserve as unit to cope with any
emergency that might arise.
Extra reserves were also held in
readiness at all police stations along
the line of the parade.
Four boyhood chums of the noted
aviator from Little Falls. Mimi,
wereat the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel to-
day, wondering how they would wit
ness the procession. They were A. l..
Ec;,
Kenneth L. Martin.
They motored from Washington,
arriving fatigued. They wore lumber
jack shirts. Grimes and Martin were
schoolmates of the flyer.
Although not aware of any arrange
ments, they thought that space had
been reserved somewhere for them,
but had no idea as to the location.
The Lady of Bedloe Island, official
ly known as the Statue Of Liberty,
held a great American flag in the
outfiung hand with which she en-
lightens the world, today in honor of
the Lone Eagle. From the Battery
wall crowds, looking across a misty
eXpanse of water, could see the flag
waving lazily in a light breeze and
were able to see that lines Of pennants
were also strung UP the statues sides
to deck 1t in holiday attire.
The first arrival at "the Eternal
Light" at Madison Square - monu-
ment to the soldier dead-Was a
| bobbed- haired woman, who carried a
| camp stool and lunch for three. She
appeared at o'clock.
She refused her name, but Volun-
| teered the information that she had a
"dignified Job" in Connecticut and had
| come to town last night to be on hand
early. She was allowed to put he1
| camp stool on the curb, near the light
Today was ladies' day along the
Lindbergh line Of march. In the early
crowds women outnumbered meI
MANY times, and they had come WITT
patience as their armor. Camp Stools
and lunch boxes were carried by nun
dreds as they took up their positions
and prepared for the long walt.
| Seats in windows overlooking the
Lindbergh line of march were being OF
| fered for sale at from $40 to $25 eacf
| this morning. Few takers were II
evidence at the time Lindbergh hoped
off from Washington, but the owners
believed the seats would fill up as th'
sidewalk crowds increased.
Tugs operating from the Battery dit
a land Office business, charging iron
So to SIS for q trip down the Narrow
to watch Lindbergh's arrival.
Some curious person among the Bat
terry crowds discovered a stairway t.
the roof Of the Aquarium and gave thu
secret to his fellow men. AS wore
spread the Aquarium roof quickly wa
packed tight and became an aeria
grandstand.
The man delivering the medal To-
Mayor Walker to bestow on Lindbergl
had no trouble getting into City Hal
when he told his mission, but afte
delivery he had considerable trouble
trying to get out when police ques
toned him concerning his presence
and he no longer had the medal t.
serve as credentials.
For presentation of the citys media
to Lindbergh white pagoda was Sc
up in the historic governors room a
City Hall. 1t was twined with ever
green branches; white.blue globes
topped the gilded pillars and the Who'll,
was surmounted with eagle wings
four feet across set between American
shields. American, French and cit,
flags were used as drapery.