Evening star., 1921-11-12
THOUSANDS Join
IN WILSON TRIBUTE
Ex-President Expresses His
Gratitude to Friends for
Great Demonstration.

Thousands grouped themselves in
front of the S street residence of
Woodrow Wilson yesterday after
noon in public tribute to the for
mer war President.
On the roadway. On the sidewalks,
on adjoining lawns and on a high va
cant lot opposite the residence the
thrOng assembled, re-enacting scenes
about the White House three years
ago yesterday. when the President
reached the summit of his popularity
on the day of the world wars sue
cessful conclusion.
The demonstration lasted from 2
O'Clock until after 4:30. Cheers for
Woodrow Wilson" and for The
League of Nations" wen: up con-
kerchief waving broke out spOradi-
cally.
MIR. Wilson Speaks.
Mr.. Wilson spoke to the crowd
once. 1t WAS after Hamilton Holt. on
behalf Of committee OF seven wom-
en-, who had arranged Il non-partisan
celebration. had addressed the former
President in Il short eulogy. He stated
that the former President had been
the commander-in-chi of the un-
known laid TO rest yesterday al Ar
llngton. He congratulated the for
mer President "a wounded soldier Of
the world war" upon his returning
health. He declared tha, the ideals
for which the United States entered
the war and for which the unknown
died were not forgotten. And ne con-
pcluded
We piads" YOU our respect and our
! confidence. Your work shall not die"
Mr.. Wilson then made his first pub
lie address Since he WAS taken i'll two
years ago.
Il wish l had voice enough TO re-
ply" he said land to thank you for
the tribute you have paid
Cheers broke out flandk erchiefs.
gloves and hats formed sea Of mo-
ton in front of the former Presi-
dent Those standing near him then
heard him murmur goodbye and cali
down Gods blessing on the throng.
Flowers stream In.
Far from dispensing after the
demonstration. the crowd fingered.
Chrysanthemums. roses and carna-
. tions in bouquets were sent into tae
residence in streams. Policeman G.
j. ODea of the ninth pecinct. who
was detailed as orderly at the door.
took charge of the floral offerings and
forwarded them to the former Piesi-
dent.
And the crowd stayed. Lieut.. Sloll
of the tenth precinct. assisted by Il
detail of police and by Boy Scouts. at
tempted to disperse the gathering.
They moved and circled. but stayed.
At 4:20 the announcement was
made that Mr.. Wilson again would
appear. The east window was OPEN
ed by Mrs. Wilson. Supported by a
cane. Mr.. Wilson appeared at a win
dow and the cheers broke out again.
He stood there for five minutes con-
tinuouS cheering before leaving and
he waved goodbye and turned his
back on the crowd while the demon
stration was continuing.
Greets Four Wounded.
! Four wounded soldiers from Wal
; ter Reed Hospital were the only
members of the crowd who shook
hands with the former President.
They were Charles NJ. Webb of the
! G0th Infantry. Beverly Hill. e. o.
I Peterson and lanes W. Oliver An
automobile with these men in il drove
iup to the door of the Wilson home.
! He came out. AS he sh0Ak their
hands he thanked them ana wished
them speedy return to health
1t remained for Young Douglas
/ Jackson. about four years old. of
3025 18th street to greet Mrs. Wilson.
! He was borne up TO the residence in
the arms Of man. probably his
father. and AIRS. Wilson came TO the
door to accept the large chrysanthe-
mum he carried for the former Presi-
dent She took the child in her arms
iand thanked him.
! Leaves Balfour's Gard.
/ Maurice Peterson. an attache OF
| British embassy, chose yesterday aft
! ernoon to make a call on the former
President on behalf of Arthur Bal
! four. British representative to the
conference for limitation of arma-
ment. He was forced to elbow his
way through the crowd to reach the
| house He said that the call was
j purely a social one and left Mr.. Bal
; four's card.
! The Womens Democratic Club of
Baltimore and the District Of Column
bia Nom Partisan League of Nations
! Society were officially represented In
, the crowd The latter carried the or
/ ganiZation banner and the national
! colors.
! The crowd sang several pa triotic airs.
! headed by a Georgetown University
Glee Club. The women who arranged
the demonstration included Mrs. Clara
Sears Taylor. rent commissioner; Mrs.
i Kate T. Abrams. Mrs. Edward F.
Costigan. Mrs. Helen H. Gardener,
Mrs. Huston Thompson, Mrs. Samuel
! Gompers and Mrs. Gertrude Van Hoe
! sen.