The Washington times., 1924-02-05
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sion was given by the Public
Utilities Commission today.
John j. Boobar, general
manager Of the Yellow Cab
Company, has instructed all
drivers to stop. their cabs,
leave them and stand at
salute for the same period
at that hour.
Services to Be Broadcast.
Services. in the Bethlehem
Chapel will be broadcast by
WCPA, radio stationNof the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone
Company.
Great simplifying horns are to
be placed outside the chapel, SO
that the throng of Wilson admirers
who are not able to get cards Of
admission, will hear the service.
This will be the first time the
burial service Of a former Presi-
dent has been broadcast.
Workmen were at the chapel last
night and today fitting lights and
making other arrangements for
the services tomorrow.
Wilson Home Silent.
The Wilson home was silent to-
day. Except for an occasional au-
tomobile from a florist shop or a
messenger boy with the latest con-
tributions to the huge stack Of tele-
grams of coincidence, there were no
visitors. Newspapermen and pho
tOgraphers remained at the quiet
spot, and cloaked policeman stood
about in the drizzling rain. Other
wise the street was deserted.
Officers Send Wreath.
Army officers stationd in Wash
ington today contributed to buy a
floral wreath. to send to the Wilson
home, with the card From the
Army of the United States" Be-
cause Of legal provision. War DE.
partment funds could not be used
Tor this purpose.
Public schools will have a halt
holiday tomorrow as the result of
the action taken at the Cabinet
meeting today. the District Govern.
ment following the lead Of the Fed
0ral Department.. superintendent
Frank w. Ballou stated today
that the schools would unqualifiedly
pursue the course authorized by the
Commissioners.
The District will take cognizance
OF Wilson's passing at $3.50 o'clock
tomorrow, when a signal will be
given to stop work for two minutes,
in respect. Resolutions of sympa-
thy are to be sent the bereaved fam.
ily today by Ohe Merchants and
Manufacturers Association, the
Board Of Trade. and the Chamber Of
Commerce.
Church Bells to Toll.
The bells Of st. Patrick's and
Epiphany churches. will toll at $3.50,
when services at the Bethlehem
Chapel will begin.
The District Supreme Court and
the Court OF Appeals will adjourn
, tomorrow.
In Maryland and Virginia, flags
were at half.staff, and expressions
Of mourning were sent to the vii.
son family by high State officials.
The metropolitan and park police
forces were ordered to wear badges
Of mourning until after the funeral.
Old Pastor at Home.
The Rev. James H. Taylor. pas
tor Of the Central PRESBYTERIAN
Church, which Wilson attended
services tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock at 2340 8 street northwest
Wilson's home, where he died Sun.
day morning.
The funeral procession will then
move to the Bethlehem chapel. The
War Department has issued cards
Of admission to high Government
officials, diplomats and many OF
Wilson's former associates.
No Military Escort.
There will be no military e8'
cort. Troops from Forty Myer and
other posts will guard the line of
march.
Services at Bethlehem Chapel
will begin at $3.50, and these also
will be conducted by DIR. Taylor.
Bishop Freeman and the Rev. Syl-
Vester w. Beach, Wilson's pastor
at Princeton. N. j., will assist, az
at the rites in the home.
The President and Mrs. Coolidge
will attend the services at the home
and at the cathedral. Chief Justice
Taft and Mrs. Taft will do likewise
groups Of reporters and photog.
It Is improbable. that the body
will actually be placed in the
crypt tomorrow. as derrick ia
required to lift the stone tagging.
The late President, II was said
left an estate Of approximately
$15O,0O0.
EulOgies I'm Congress.
Leaders Of the House and Senate
cast aside partisan differences yes
terdny to honor Wilson. Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge Of Massachu
sets, Republican leader, Wilson
hitterest political enemy on Capito
Hill, spoke feelingly of his great
ness. Senator Joe Robinson. leade
Of the minority, similarly eulogizet
the late war President.
Congressman Garrett and Long
worth, respectively Democratic ant
Republican leaders of the House
delivered appropriate orations.
Honorary pallbearers will b
Cleveland H. Dodge, Cyrus H. Nc
Cormick, DR.. Edward p. Davis, ant
DR.. Hiram Woods, representing
wilson's class at Princeton; Fran
l.. Polk, David F. Houston, Newto.
ID. Baker, Josephus Daniels, Alber
n RnsrlOaon Iohn Rart0n Pavne