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after the conclusion of the parade down
Pennsylvania avenue, and their sudden
conveyance at Union Station and other
points of exit resulted in great con-
gestion. The citys transportation sys-
tenn became taxed beyond it's limit, and
TRAFFIC snarls were frequent. An indie
pendent traffic jam developed at the
Washington auditorium as thousands of
fashionably attired patrons of the in
augural ball sought to approach to the
hall. Hopeless confusion prevailed for
a while. with traffic authorities doing
all in their power to unravel the
Chinese motor puzzle that confronted
them.
President and Mrs Hoover did not at
tend the ball, but Vice President Cur
tbs and his sister, Mrs. Edward E. Gam,
were present. with the Curtis children,
Mrs. Leona Curtis Knight of Providence.
r. T.. and Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis George
OF Fort SILL Okla. The scene was a
brilliant one. with governors of 80
States and their ily-uniformed aides,
contributing to the picture.
Among the very first to leave the
Capital after the induction ceremonies
at the Capitol were the retiring Presi-
throng had gathered in the station con-
course to give them an affectionate fare
we'll.
Speaks Brief Farewell.
Mr.. Coolidge bowed and waved his
appreciation of the demonstration of
| his admirers, and, just before the train
moved out. en- route to Northampton,
Mass, he spoke a final brief good-by to
millions of radio listeners-in. He ex-
! pressed the hope that his friends might
enjoy future as happy as had been his
| own life in the past.
While the former President thus was
bidding adieu to the American people,
the new Chief Executive and First Lady
were snatching bite of lunch In the
White House preparatory to reviewing
the picturesque procession modified to
honor the one-time Iowa orphan boy,
now at the pinnacle of fame. Joining
in the buffet repast were the visiting
governors, members of the yet-to-be-
sworn-in cabinet and other dignitaries.
From the inclosed stand erected in
the center of the befiagged and be-
foliaged court of honor President and
Mrs. Hoover and Vice President Curtis
and Mrs. Gam stood and watched the
long file of military and civilian march,
ers pass in review. The new CON-
manoer-i n-chief of the Army and Navy
acknowledged the salutes of the glitter
ing. but dripping, military units, as they
flourished sabers and dipped colors on
coming abreast of the presidential
stand.
Once, when group of Indians passed
by, the President stepped to the side
and drew Vice President Curtis to the
fore. so that the redskins might get a
good view of one of their tribesman
who had reached an office second only
to that of the Great White Father"
Bedraggled and soaking from the
downpour, the various units of the in
augural parade were glad to reach the
end of the long. long trail that began
near the Capitol and ended at Nine
teenth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
The vanguard of the parade reached
the terminus about 3 o'clock, and the
last contingents passed the Department
OF Commerce about o'clock
Some delegations scattered south on
Nineteenth street, some went north on
that thoroughfare and some continued
on out Pennsylvania avenue to some
convenient turning point. Police had
difficulty in keeping the crowds back to
the curbs SO that the marchers could
do right or left turn. as occasion de-
manded, but no injuries were reported
In that vicinity.
The marchers. who had started out In
high spirits and with trappings in fine
trim. presented sorry sight. for the
most part, as a result of the continuous
bombardment by Jupiter Pluvlus. Dye
in various adornments ran streaks down
hats and other accoutrements. Feathers
yxyar Arnnnir0 YNnnYnfIiIfV
parade participants, footsore. tired and
we'll saturated from the rain. put on
an extra squirt when the end was In
sight to show the crowds that they could
still strut their stuff The Texan
cowboy band, in particular, executed q
few fancy steps before the fall OUT
orderswas heard.
Guides Are Requested.
Some of the visiting contingents asked
for guides as they passed the terminus.
urging that they "be shown back to
town." The Department of Commerce
Herbert Hoover'S stepping stone to the
presidency-had generous complement
OF sight-seers, who raised windows 10
cheer a passing contingent that struck
their fancy
Shortly after the vanguard of the
parade had reached Nineteenth street
and Pennsylvania avenue the giant
Navy dirigible Los Angeles, with Its
attending blimps, passed over the De-
partment of Commerce and drew ex-
pressions of admiration from the
crowds as the craft passed westward
and mingled with the mists above
Georgetown.
Maj. Gen. Fred w. Sladen. U. S:
Army. commanding general of the Sd
Corps Area, with headquarters IN Bal
timcre, who was marshal of the f1rst
grand division of the parade. consisting
OF military and naval forces, drew up
With his staff on the south side OF
pennsylvania avenue on Nineteenth
street and took the salute as the mill
tary contingents of the parade passed
by. Then, when his command" had
passed, he withdrew south on Nine
teenth street. Gen. Summerall had
LETT the line of march at the White
House, joining President Hoover and his
party. leaving Gen. Sladen the senior
officer present at the breakup OF the
parade.
After the units at the head of the
parade mad broken ranks some came
back along the line of march and
watched their colleagues move past.
Members Of the Connecticut Foot
Guards rubbed elbows with Boy Scouts
and Central High School Cadets. Cow
boys ana coWgirls from Texas strolled
on the sidewalks with dignitaries in tall
SILK hats. and women in red "slickers"
envlously viewed Indians in war paint
and feathers, riding in linoousines