Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
HEALTH TO BE SAFEGUARDED
District Democrats Assemble at
Union Station to Welcome
Next President.

failing and the streets were full of slusl.
Dr. James CarnOchan called early to see
IL the governor was physically fit to
make the trip and pronounced him about
himself again" He said he did not
think it particularly risky for Mr. Will
son to so. but advised him to take good
care of himself
The governors train left here at 1890
O'Clock, due to connect with afast train
which was stopped specially for him, at
Princeton Junction at 1U:4S. National
Chairman McCombs and a party of Vir-
glnians living in New York were aboard
the train. Gov. Wilson expects to sleep
tonight in his own bed in the rectory at
Staunton where he was born. He will
participate in a celebration given by the
townspeople tomorrow and will attend a
banquet In his honor tomorrow nlgn,. He
VIII leave Staunton at 1lc,5 O'Clock Sun
day morning and will reach Princeton
sunday night.
Feeling "a Little Bit Husky"
PHILADELPHIA, December a7.-Goy.
wilson and party passed through here
at 11:50 o'clock en- route to Staunton.
va.
Il feel a little bit husky" said the
governor; but otherwise 1 am all
.lght."
The governor said the weakness in
ms voice probably was due to the re-
taxation OF the last few days rather
tnan to the possibility that his cold
LAD settled in his throat
National Chairman William F. Nc
COMBS sat In the governor drawing
loom for few minutes but observing
Alr. wilson's voice was not strong, he
rest for a few hours He will confer
with him later today on the train.
The governors face appeared drawn
but he said he probably would be back
TO normal health in a day or so.
Mr.. Wilson had a great many things
to tell Mr.. McCombs. as he has not seen
MIN since the conference with William
y. Bryan and Speaker Clark. To Mr..
McCombs alone IT Is believed. Gov. Will
son is confding his thoughts about
chairman admitted today that he knew
many things" but was not at liberty
GO tell. He believed, however. he said.
that no important announcements would
De made until March /.
Staunton's Plans Completed.
STAUNTON, Va, December ga
great arch with the words Welcome
Home" outlined in incandescent bulbs
forms the gateway through which the
people of Staunton will welcome home
tonight their distinguished native son.
President-to-be Woodrow Wilson. Prep
arations under way for nearly two weeks
to make the homecoming q great Vir-
ginia occasion had been completed early
today. and Staunton, despite lowering
clouds and slight drizzle. presented the
appearance of a city prepared for the
greatest occasion of its history.
The parade to be reviewed by the
President-to-be tomorrow will be one OF
the great features of the festival. The
StauntOn streets have been strung for
blocks with incandescent bulbs and gas
arc lamps, flags and bunting were in evil
dence on business blocks and private
houses, and streets have been flushed
and scrubbed and swept for the passing
of the Wilson parade tomorrow.
Much interest centers in the frame
house that was wilson's birthplace and
his residence during boyhood. Plans that
had been made for an "old Virginia din
ner" have been abandoned. Efforts will
be made to protect Gov. Wilson as fully
as possible from exposure or inclement
weather that might endanger his health.
To Be Carefully Safeguarded.
Every precaution has been taken to
safeguard the President-to-be. A large
detective force is here and policemen
from other cities will assist in maintain
ing order.
Precautions also have been taken to
prevent the President-to-be from catching
cold during the big parade. which he will
review Saturday. The reviewing stand
will be inclosed with glass and heated
Mrs. Wilson will be rendered a reception
Saturday afternoon by the local chapters
of the Daughters of the American Revo.
luton and the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy.
Plans have been completed at Alexan-
dria. Va, which will be the first STOP
Y IL 49,, = I2 all III.
to Staunton. for rendering him a big re-
ception. Gov. Wilson will reach Alex
andria this afternoon and will be me,
at the station by a delegation of city of
ficials headed by Mayor Fisher Al
though his train will stop only few
minutes it is expected that Mr. Wilson
will make a brief address. The gov.
ernor's approach will be heralded by q
big bonfire at Shooters Hill. which is
Just west of the railway station. Al
along the route from Alexandria tc
Staunton Mr.. Wilson will be greeted b,
the glare of bontires.
Democrats Meet to Welcome Wilson
| Mr.. Wilson made short stay in Wash
ington this afternoon on his way Il
Staunton. Va. He arrived in a specia
car over the Pennsylvania railroad il
company with Mrs. Wilson, Nationa
Chairman McCombs and several Others
At the Union station here the special ca
was attached to u special train made III
by the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, owe
which road he is to travel to Staunton
The special train consisted of three othe
cars beside the private car. and will rul
as an extra section of the Chesapeake an,
Ohio flyer
Quite crowd of enthusiastic demo
Gratis assembled near the train gates a
the Union station, but. on account Of con
gested conditions of traffic there, only
few were passed through the gates to tn
lower level.
Chairman Eustis and Secretary Wick O
} the inaugural committee, with Nationa
! Committeeman Costello, went out to th
car to pay their respects to Gov Wilson
REPRESENTATIVES Flood and Carlin of Vir
ginia. Col. Edwin a. Halsey of Gov
Mann's staff and NJ. G. Hazen. survevo
, of the District of Columbia, boarded tn
special train for the trip to Staunton
Representative Carlin's district will b
entered as the train passes over the Lon,
bridge, and a huge bonfire will Motif
. the distinguished traveller that he is ol
! the soil Of his native state.