The Washington times., 1913-02-06

Misleading information to the general
public relative to reviewing stands
seats for inauguration was revealed
SD, ked in today's inaugural committee
meeting. A. Forrest Devereux, profess
sional ticket vender, engaged by Con-
tractor William S. Riley to sell the
Pennsylvania stands seats, II was
learned, has been sending forth litera-
ture which had a tendency to deceive
the public.
take his paper 20 indicate that Riley
had seats in the Lafayette Square
stands, which are under the commit
tees control.
Chairman Peter, of the reviewing
stands committee, was authorized 10
put a summary stop TO this form of
Literature.
Contract is Approved.
Chairman Guide. of the illuminations
committee, was upheld in his award OF
the electrical contracts to an out-of-
town concern. The Merchants Asso-
citation protest against 1t was not Ia
vorably acted on. ..
Mr.. GUIDE declared that for economy's s
sake he had accepted the best bid and
Chairman, Thomas Nelson Page, OF
the reception committee, and Chairman
R. N. Harper, of the civic organizations
committee, were authorized TO make
plans for greeting President-elect Will
son. Vice President-elect Marshall, gov
ernors of States. and other notaoles
upon their arrival here March 3.
Expert Enormous Crowds.
Chairman James. of the transporta-
ton committee. reported prospects for
an eronmous attendance at the inau-
guration. The elimination of the inau-
gural ball, he ceclared, has made not
one particle OF Inference in the enthu-
siasm of the people along the lines OF
all the big railroads. The Baiumore
ported that they will run trains at in
tervais of fifteen minutes out Of Bal
timore on inauguration day, ard an
increased service out of New York.
No action was taken on the request
lery members for a, special section
of the Lafayette Square stands.
The Finance Committee reported
subscriptions Of SS9,266 to the inaug-
ural fund. and s21,500 was voted for
the Court of Honor. This is $4,000
less than previously, but will not
affect the size or construction of the
stand.
Fakers Will Be Watched.
Fakers with goods left over from the
last inauguration will get short shrift
here. II has been customary in previous
years for many yenders of souvenirs to
bring them in as goods appropriate to
the memory OF the new President. This
year, II any Taft badges or other SOU
venirs are sold as Wilson souvenirs, the
dealers will be hailed before the courts
as obtaining money under false pre-
lenses.
The Police Department intends to pro-
tect unsuspecting strangers from towns
where tricky spectators do not eist.
Chairman Van Wickle, of the historic
sites coinmittee. has received a list Of
points of historic interest which have
never been marked before. These will
be listed in the attractive catalogue
that Mr.. Van Wickle Is to issue within
few days Mr.. Van Wickle plans to
give visitors here a number Of treats In
the way OF historic features.
The only place here with which Presi-
dent-elect Wilson has had any connec-
ton is the statue near the Church OF
the Covenant. He was present at the
unveiling of the monument, and this
site Will be marked. Vice President
elect Marshall seems to have had no
New York Avenue Church, where he
taught Justice Harlans Sunday school
class several years ago.
Presbyterian In Flavor.
The inauguration will have a distinct
ly Presbyterian flavor. as both Mr.. VIII
son and Mr.. Marshall are of that faith
and have played a prominent part in
their church's work
Plans for the reception of New Jer-
sey visitors are receiving close atten-
tion today. From present estimates
there will be at least 1900 residents Of
Governor Wilson's State here for the
inauguration. Among the associations
scheduled 20 attend are:
The Essex troop, AZ Mr.. Wilson's
person-.l escort; the original Wilson
Club, Trenton; the Kruger Associa-
Iior: tie Camden Democratic Club, and
a large delegation from Hackensack
Passaic, and Rutherford, as well A.,
from other prominent towns and cities
The intercollegiate committee has
adopted an official button, INTERVENING
the w for Wilson and the VI for Mar
SHALL with pictures Of both men.
Capt. Charles c. Marsh. u. s. ",
has been designated as chief marshal
of the naval forces In the inaugural pa
rade. General Wotherspoon. marshal