The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-29
Wilson Reveals Himself
as Product of New
Age.
SKIES SMILE ON
HIS HOMECOMING
Stanton Rejoices in Successful
Celebration in Honor of Presi-
dent Elect-Byrd, Page, VIII
lard. Montague and Others
Seem to Stand in
High Favor.
BY ALEXANDER FORWARD.

BY ALEXANDER FORW AHD.
stanton. Va, December 2S.-Since
the tumult and the shouting have died
and the captains and the patriots Will
ing to accept public office have depart
ed. there stilI stand out two thoughts
that Virginians are prouder than ever
OF the states most distinguished son.
and that Staunton mas every reason to
be proud OF It's jubilee.
The thousands who heard Woodrow
Wilson'S speech at Mary Baldwin Semi
nary this afternoon are pleased be-
cause in every sentence he revealed
himself as the nation has Judged him
a product Of the new age. voice for
the modern PURPOSE Ito serve mankind
in humanity and justice" to use his
own words They are fully convinced
now that Virginia will have every rea-
son TO be satisfied with the latest ad
dtion to the long list of men she has
given TO the service of the nation.
stanton is proud because its cele
braUon was IN every way successful
There was not hitch. Nobody olund
cred. The home coming OF tho next
President was marked by simply dig
nifty by absolute good humOr. by Vir
ginia hospitality by decorations and
Nominations in the best of taste, and
without exaggeration. The skies smiled
on the day, which was warm and de-
lightfuL Everything happened just as
it was planned. without trouble, and
with much less excitement than had
been expected by those in charge. The
stars in their courses seemed to fight
for the city OF Wilson'S birth.
Arrangements Perfect.
The informal reception in the nanse
WI Wilson was horn wars
ago to-day, the military and civic pa
rade, the speeches at the seminary. the
reception to Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Mann
and the banquet tonight were all
carried out to the delight of the visi
tors who took possession OF the city.
and to the pleasure of the central fig
ure, whose homecoming caused It all
The little city was wonderfully sue
cessful. in the first place. IN getting
Governor Wilson at all. He turned down
invitations from Richmond and from
hundreds OF other places to be pres
ent at celebrations in honor OF his
election. or course. II was the acct
dent OF birth that made the difference.
and Staunton took advantage Of the &C
cident.
Then it was remarkably successful
in securing the presence of large de-
;achments of cavalry and artillery
forces of the United States Army.
These commands. especially the mount
ed band added 4 great deal to the pa
-ade
The Virginia Military Institute
cadets. as usual. stole the show"
\ wit on the sidewalk tried the
cavaIrymen as they went past with the
salutation. Erin Go Bragh.- and they
fell for II by the score. stoIid military
faces yielding 10 grin. and heads
turning involuntarily TO one side.
Another concession TO the popuIace
on the walk was secured by former
Senator George b Keeze!l of locking
ham. who WAS the most conspicuous ig-
ure among the proletariat-- He shout
ed a shout to Colonel John Franklin
Templeton. OF Governor Mann's staff.
and. gaining the attention OF that man
OF most distinguished appearance. rails
ed his hat. Colonel Templeton could
but uubend and respond in kind.
There were plenty of militiamen.
plenty Of local committees in top hats
and broad smiles. plenty OF state Of
fcials and leading lights in politics.
plenty of bands Waiting for the Rob-
ert r. Lee
Object OF Nencration.
In the midst or the great parade
doomed up large the biz banner. -Stsun-
ton. Va. Woodrow Wilson's birthplace.
which played such a prominent part
in the Baltimore convention IL was
an object % vcneration m stanton
Last 90 all IN the procession came
~Diue Kyle the horse whose claim to
fame Is Thar De marched IN the Cleve-
land celebration in 1899. The crowd
looked a. him with respect. recalling
that very few men. LET alone horses.
have In recent times lived 10 SC two
Democratic Pres dents I'm the flesh
AFTER Dr Frazcrs most excellent in
PRODUCTION this afternoon. Governor
Wilson occupied about fftccn seconds
in capturiuG thc immense crowd that
walked all over th- seminary shrub
berry. clasrcG the stohe dogs IN thoir
arms. laughed and shouted ard sp-
piaudcd o. its hearts content
Tho business ~ mauklud i the
service q humanity" he said. The
audience understood. ia fact. he said
% au in terms 81 common under
.ranIiur-~lu terms ~ humanity"
The United states has not hesitatcd
fo elect native % Virginia 10 the
Incidence De- told them. and they
arnreciat.d &C. I'VE have a new atu-
tode toward The future
~The only thing that makes a stats
er.at Is the number % people Ia con-
tributes TO fr~ puzzle service
There was 40 particular story II
What be- said But no ore heard n
without bciug convinced "a bis earn
cstnrss and bis PATRIOTISM. ana -
ucOrie seemed 70 want tssss 49,
Lutss more than anything sIsa
Then everybody wanted - shake
hands with The visitor. and most -
Them lid a.. Governor Mann helped
him. The pressure In the crowd 49,