The sun., 1918-10-14
PRESIDENT KEEPS
GASLESS DAY HERE
Wilson Rides in Open Carriage
With Mounted Police as
Outriders.
QUEER FLEET IN WAKE
Reporters Trail Party in Cabs
Dug Up From Civil War
Period.

n New York city had any reason to
doubt that DR.. Garfield's gssless Sunday
ediet was still in force yesterday It was
cat straight on that score when the
President Of the United States rode forth
IN open barouche drawn by two high
spirited bays True, the equipage was
neither SO modern nor so speedy as the
high powered automobile which had
w2isked the President about the city on
the first two days of his visit here. but
It seemed to suit his tastes Just as well.
Not even the customary motorcycle
policemen were permitted to act as out
riders for the Presidential cortege. their
place being taken by other members Of
the force mounted on horses and bicy-
Giles. Save for the presence of.the cleo
trio coupes carrying the secret service
men and a few police officials the caval-
cade that passed up and down Fifth ave-
nue. and through Central Park might
have carried the mind Of the reminiscent
observer back as far as the days OF
President Lincoln.
The Presidents strict observance Of
his Fuel Administrators edict caused
the newspaper men some embarrass-
ment, however. for the reporters found II
difficult to secure conveyances that
would not detract from the dignity OF
the procession. They finally were forced
TO charter vehicular antiques OF the pre-
Grant period. which furnished not a lit
tie Amusement for the crowds that lined
the sidewalks. and even brought smile
70 the countenance Of Admiral Cary T.
xvh In ha "a
carriage.
Note Has Not Reached President.
In the morning President Wilson re-
ceived a visit from Sir Eric Geddes.
First Lord Of the British Admiralty; Sir
William Wiseman and Col House. Their
appearance gave rise to the rumor that
they had come to confer with the Presi-
dent regarding Germany's acceptance Of
the Wilson peace terms. The story was
later laid at rest. however. when Joseph
Iumulty. the Presidents private sscre-
eary. stated that Mr.. Wilson had re-
ceived no official notice OF Germany's
reply to his note.
After the departure OF the visitors
PRESIDENT Wilson left for Riverdafe.
where he. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. House
we're to take luncheon with Cleveland
H. Dodge. On the way up Fifth avenue
the carriage in which the President. Ad-
niral Grayson and the two women were
riding almost ran down Col. House as
ne latter was crossing the avenue at
Fortieth street. Col House Jumped out
OF the path Of the horses and waved his
hand jocularly at. the President as the
carriage sped by.
At the Grand Central Station q spe-
cial electric train. consisting OF two day
coaches. was waiting to carry tho party
70 Riverdale. Elaborate precautions
were taken to guard against collisions.
Miles Bronson. general superintendent OF
the New York Central. rode with the
motorman. and C. X. Brodhead, tho
roads trainmaster. remained on the
back platform during the entire trip.
At Riverdale Mr.. Dodge was waiting
with several carriages to convey the
party to his home. He greeted the
President effuslvely. throwing his arm
about the latter's shoulders and crying.
God bless you. old man.
Greeted at RiverdaIe.
The Rev. DR.. Robert Mackenzie. pas
tor Of the RiverdaIe Baptist Church.
had been warned OF the Presidents COM
ing and he had postponed his sermon so
that his congregation might get a
glimpse OF the distinguished visitor
The members of the congregation gath
cred in front Of the church and sang
MY Country. IT'S of Thee" as the Presi-
Dental party passed.
On his return to the Grand Central
Station. where he was greeted by an
other cheering crowd, the President went
for a drive up Fifth avenue. On the
way he passed his daughter Miss Mar
garet Wilson. who was also riding In
an open carriage.
The thing that seemed TO please the
President most on the trip was the
scarcity Of motor vehicles. Two or three
automobiles passed the party but New
York as a whole observed what It be-
heved to be the last Of the gasless Sun
days as strictly as 1t had the preceding
motorless Sabbaths.
After a turn through Central Park
the Presidents party doubled back on
It's tracks down the avenue to Thirty
first street. where It steered west to
the Pennsylvania Terminal On his way
through the station to the special train
that was to bear him back to his Of
fetal duties at the capital the President
stopped to shake hands with William
Fritz. years old. who stood with his
father near the head OF the stairs lead
ing down to the train level
Not quitting on Luss."
At $3.50 P. NJ. the Presidents special
left for Washington. With the Presi-
dent went Mrs. Wilson. Secretary Tum-
ulty, Admiral Grayson and Col. House
After the Presidents departure It was
learned that he had originally plannen
TO lead the Liberty Loan parade On Sat
urdny on horseback. PatroIman Harry
C. Murphy OF Traffic Squad was to
have loaned his horse to the President
for that purpose. but at the last moment
the President Whispered into Murphyc
ear:
'I'm afraid the people might think 7
was putting on Tugs II appeared at the
head of the procession on horse''
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