Evening star., 1916-10-05
INVEST
CHEERS PRESIDENT
Greets Big Crowds All Along
the Route, But Eschews
Politics.
"SILENT BEFORE JURY"
HE TELLS THE CROWDS

OMAHA, Neb., October 5.-Nebraska's
commemoration of her fifty years Of
statehood was brought to a climax to-
day with the visit Of President Wilson
to take part in the celebration OF the
semi centennial.
A cheering crowd of thousands OF
people gathered from all parts Of Ne
braska and neighboring states and
greeted the President on his arrival
and continued the applause as he
passed through the streets In an auto
mobile. A non-partisan committee Of
fcially welcomed the President and
Mrs. Wilson. The President imme-
diately entered into the spirit of the
occasion. Bands of Indians and OF
cowboys were here to participate In
the parade. 1t was estimated fully
100, 900 persons lined the streets.
Starting with the Presidents arrival
at 11:40 am. Mr.. Wilson'S program in
cluded short address at noon
luncheon of the Omaha Commercial
Club, riding with Mrs. Wilson at the
head of the historical pageant, and an
address in the evening at the municipal
auditorium.
The President and Mrs. Wilson VIII
be guests of honor at a dinner given by
the state historical society this evening.
The presidential party will leave Tor
Long Branch N. j., at 1910 o'clock to-
night, and will arrive Saturday in time
to address Independent voters in the
afternoon.
Greatly pleased with his receptions
in the middle west, President Wilson
reached Jefferson, Iowa, early today
on the last lap of his journey to Omaha
"silent Before the Jury"
He received noisy welcomes from
many thousand persons in Ohio. Indiana
and Illinois yesterday. He interpreted
the enthusiasm in one crowd AZ mean
ing You believe in me-" At stop after
stop the railroad stations were packed;
at several places bands played. and fire.
quently the President remarked on the
cordiality.
Refusing to turn his trip into .
speech-making tour. the President,
nevertheless, kept up a running fire OF
remarks at every stop. Interest among
those who spoke to him ceHtered mort
about the eight-honr law Tor raiiroad
The President appeared On the rear
platform Of his private car waved to
the crowds. explained that he was max
ing no speeches and then shook hands
with as many as possible. Ff
II am before the jury and can't say
anything" was the way he explained
hts failure to speak in several towns.
81 am not making a, speech-making
campaign" said the President at Lima,
- ~ np1@ RAm
me very much to get the greetings
have all along the line, and Ohio has
certainly shown her hospitality"
I'VE didn't want speech; we wanted
to see our President" man called out.
"I don't think much of my speech
making, but think 1t is better than I
am to look at" Mr.. Wilson said.
They Ask for Mrs. Wilson.
I'VE want to see Mrs. Wilson," man
shouted.
"Ill admit she is better worth look
ing at than 1 am," replied the Presi-
dent as he brought his wife forward.
I heard a republican say today he
was going to vote for you," a man
called out at Wooster, Ohio.
He must be a good man." retorted
Mr.. Wilson.
day and we are with you." said man
at Orrville, Ohio, a railroad town.
Good" the President replied.
When the President stopped at VAL
students. drew him into a reference to
Mr.. Hughes whiskers.
81 haven't any speech to make" said
Mr.. Wilson. Il have never met you
before. but your manners are very ia
miliar. I am glad to see you"
A man in the crowd called out,
Aren't we glad he hasn't got whisk-
ersw
You are a clean-shaven crowd your
SELF" replied the President. IN
At Fort Wayne. the first stop in In-7
diana, Mr.. Wilson said: Il haven't any,
thing to say. my fellow citizens. ex-
cept that 1t Is exceedingly refreshing
to get away from official duties and
of greeting you are giving me fills my
heart with a great deal Of gratitude. 1
am heartily obliged to you"
A railroad brakeman, just of duty,
there. Mr.. President. She's dirty. but
she's going to hit the rooster hard"
Predicts Success in Indiana.
At Warsaw. Ind, the President said:
'It cheers me very much to have you
come out and give me such a greeting,
because SOlctIiHcS Wneh 1 All nAfQ at
work I long very much to get away and
come out and see the folks. It gives me
the deepest gratitude. as If you wanted
to see me and believe in me. God
bless you and good luck to you"
Edward G. Hoffman Of Fort Wayne
democratic national committeeman
from Indiana, rode for a while with the
President, and later gave out an in
formal statement. in which he claimed
that Indiana would cast its electoral
vote for Wilson.
THE President has a large personal
following among Indiana republicans"
Mr.. Hoffman said. THE independent
vote is for him solidly. and he is as
sured of IS per cent Of the progressive
votes. Our citizens do not believe in
swapping horses in the middle OF the
stream"
Mr.. Wilson made a brief stop at CHI
cago last night and conferred with
Senator Walsh. in charge Of democratic
western headquarters; Senator Sauls-
bury Of Delaware. manager Of the SEN
atorial committee and other depart |
ment heads.
Several hundred persons. including |
a few fomen. f1ocked to the train |
yards and cheered the President when |
he appeared and shook hands with |
those nearest him.
Senator Walsh told him the campaign |
in the west was more than satisfac-
tory"
Dynamite Blast Kills Three.
GRAFTON. Ill. October 5.-superin.
tendent Peterson and two workmen |