The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-04
WOODROW WILSON
(continued from First Pass.)

gateway Of the Nations Capitol and
bursting forth in a joyful acclaim
Through n lane Of P~rinccnton Uni
Nersity students and surrounded by
cheering thousands. the President
elect and members Of his family. were
fastened from the station escorted by
an official reception committee 20 their
hotel.
The dome ~ the Capitol Flistened
under q brilliant sun as they passed
and the city below presented n piano.
rama OF patriotic color rs they viewed
II from the hill. Smiling in the glow
Of a kindly day and bowling to the
plaudits OF the people. the former
president Of Princeton University.
who rose through the governorship OF
New Jersey 10 tho highest Office in
the land. looked happy.
Wilson and Taft Clasp Hands.
Within less than two hours after
his arrival. Mr.. Wilson. for tho first
time in HIS life crossed the threshold
Of the White House and grasped the
hand OF VIM. Howard Taft. President
Of the United States for "A few hours
longer. With Mrs. Wilson. the Prest-
dent-elcct was escorted 10 the home
which Will he theirs tomorrow by
Colonel Spencer Cosby. shortly before
6 O'Clock I'm the rvcninE The Presi-
dent ard Mrs. TAFT awaited their com
ing and extended them their cordial
greeting and the keys TO the home Of
Presidents.
Before visiting the White House. tho
Wilson's received the Vice President
elect and Airs. Marshall. Governor
Sulzcr. Of Now York: Governor Pot
heir. Of Rhode Island. and staN and "a
few personal friends.
First. however. Immediately after
their arrival ut the hotel. the Presi-
dent-elect. Mrs. Wilson and their
daughters joined in an informal re-
union with other members OF the fam
lily who have gathered from different
parts of the country. An entire floor
OF the hotel is occupied by the mem
bers of the family. who dined later IN
the evening as the guests OF John VIII
son. OF Franklin. Pa. cousin OF the ~
ture President.
Tonight. as an alumnus OF Prince
ton University. the man who Is TO
guide the destinies OF the nation was
the honor guest of the alumni Of his
alma mater at a smoker.
Washington In Gala Attire.
Nothing has been left undone to
make the inaugural ceremonies the
most extensive and impressive in the
history OF he nation. The city to-
night was alive with enthusiasm. and
thousands gayly paraded the electric
ally emblazoned troets. Constantly
arriving throngs OF visitors. military
organizations and marching clubs
served to keep excitement alive far
into the night. the coming of the Tam
many Braves from New York. their
first invasion Of Washington for TWEEN
~ years. marking III" climax OF the
pre-inaIgural demonstrations.
The prcsident-eiect has reserved a
Few minutes tomorrow in which 10
gree "W.paper men Of the %Counfry
AT nine O'Clock h. will reCeiy" them
at his hotel " $50 he will receiv.
the inaugural committee Of congress.
Senators Crane. Oyrrman and Bacon
and Representative Mckinley RucE.
or and Garrett. who will escort HIM.
with the yicepresldeuf-clcct 20 tho
White House President Taft viii
await them and soon thereafter the
inaugural party Will leave tho White
Hous" for the capitol Major Gen.
eral Wood. chief ~ staff Of the army.
and stan viii prDccdc them IN fh.
ride through Pennsylvania Avenue %
Capitol Uill. The p~rcsidrnt-elcCt being
attended By the Essex troop a. Sew
Jersey. and Mr. Marshall by tho Black