The Washington times., 1913-02-02
MRS. EUST|S MAY
HAVE SEAT Of HONOR
WITH MRS. WILSON
Lost GIories of Temporary
"First Lady" May Be Re.
stored Under New Plan.

Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis, wife of
the inaugural committee chairman, may
not lose all the glory of temporary
FIRST Lady of the Land" which was
taken from her when President-elect
wilson barred the inaugural ball. She
Wilson in riding from the White House
to the Capitol and back.
Definite plans for the part Mrs. Will
son, Mrs. Eustis, Mrs. Taft, and Mrs
Marshall will haze IN the induction
ceremonies are not completed, but the
plan to honor Mrs. Eustis is under dis
cussion in inaugural circles this after
noon.
Heretofore the inaugural committee
chairman's wife has been First Lady
or the Land" for a few brief moments
by reason of leading the grand march
At the inaugural ball with the Presi-
dent. This honor has made the post OF
committee chairman much sought each
inauguration, and more so than ever
this year.
May Retain Glory.
The President-elect's eleventh hour
ban on the ball swept away the glory of
being chairman and left only the real
hard work. If the plan now under con-
sideration is consummated, Mr.. Eustfs
and his wife win have as much glory
as they would have had under original
social plans for inaugural week.
Chairman Harper, of the civic organi-
xations committee, will devote much of
MS attention this week to organizing
the District section of the parade. He
hopes to have about 500 civilians on
horseback, In addition to the Young
Mems Democratic Club and other local
political delegations. The War De-
partment has loaned Mr. Harper $50
saddles for use by the riders, and he
plans to apportion these on the basis of
first come, first served"
BY the end of the week, he hopes 20
have the District delegation thoroughly
organized as the best group ever ar
ranged by the citizens of Washington
for inaugural parade. Mr.. Harper ex-
poets to select his aides within day
or two.
Must Protect Statues.
The inaugural committee az its Thurs
day meeting will probably make an ar
rangement for protecting monuments
located at points where stands are to
be erected or where crowds will be
densest The Government requires that
tndemnifcation bonds be given.
IL Is, probable that the committee will
decide upon an ornamental fence to sur
round the statutes, thus keeping crowds
away. but not necessitating the cover
ing up of the designs.
Union Labor Wins.
The Times story to the effect that
non-un:on labor might get the illumin-
alton contract played a part in the
awarding of the concession late yes
terday afternoon Union labor won.
Washington lost the contract
Chairman GUIDE, of the illumination
committee, after granting the contract
TO the National Electric Company, of
Baltimore for about s, 100 net, declared
that he did not feel at liberty to give
Washington concern the preference,
since the District bids ranged from
500 to x.00e higher than the Maryland
bid. Union labor had made a con-
certed move to prevent non-union
concern from getting the work.
intercollegiate headquarters has in
vited all the colleges OF the land to.
take part in the Wilson College Mems
League section CT the inaugural parade.
The prescribed dniform for this section
will be a cap and gown with a broad
euOuiueI bduu VI lifc COiltSt COlOIs
Parade Not a Lark.
Undue hilarity will be frowned down.
No tin horns or other noise producers
will be permitted, and the Intercol-
legiate headquarters has sent forth a
warning that the parade is of national
dignity and Is no sense a lark.
Governors of States, unless accom-
panied by militia, will ride in the col
u~<wU .
Major Sylvester, chairman of the pub
lie order committee, has announced his
list of appointments. His appointees
viii be expected to perform actual work
of maintaining order and directing v1sl-
tors on March 4.
Warns Against Thieves.
1t is possible that Major Sylvester
will offer a reward to any committee
man making an important capture of
dip" or other criminal. The major ex-
poets to warn inaugural guests against
any lavish display of money, gold
watches and the like.
The military division of the inaugural
parade will be smaller than in previous
wears. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, chief
marshal. has aimed TO have the num-
bers and expense as low as is consis-
tent with efficiency.
In order to make the social affairs
surrounding the Inauguration as brilliant
as possible. national officers of the
Women's Wilson and Marshall League
are coming to Washington to assist
the leaders OF the District branch.
Miss Evelyn Pegues. of Jackson. Tenn,
secretary for the Southern States, If
here to help Mrs. George A. Armes and
other officials, and later Mrs. Frank
woodruff will come here. IL is hoped
by the women that both Mr.. Wilson
and Mr.. Marshall with their wives viii
grace the ball planned for inaugural
week.
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