The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-07
HAD BEEN ~ POOR II;tLTU
SINCE. I.ASI II:IlII AR \

Mrs Wilson had been in poor health
since last February, when she fell and
strainfG her spite. She later recov-
cred from that injury. bur in the mean
time kidney trouble set in. and grad :
ually she grew weaker and weaker.
About two months ago her condition
began to grow serious. and two week 3
ago Or. Graysou became alarmed.
Noted specialists were called in, and
trained nurses were kept In constant
worse. however, until serious sinking
spells came Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. Wilson was nifty years of age,
and when she came 10 the White House
was in robust health.
Always q home lover. she ncvcrthe-
less Immediately assumed the arduous
duties of the wife Of President. She
took an active interest in public af-
fairs and frequently received dclega-
tons calling ON the President when
ne was too busy with other matters.
Even during her last illness she FIRE
Quentiy asked TO be Informed of the
events OF the United States and the
world.
News Of her serious illness was kept
from the public until yesterday. when
il was admitted her chances OF recov-
tiuuing To grow worse. Or. Grayson
this morning gave out a statement in
which he described her illness as
During last night and early this
morning she was kept alive by oxygen
and stimulants. At . o'clock this
morning DR.. GraESon gave out another
statement, in which he said Mrs. Will
son had had TWO sinking spells during
the morning. and that she Was con-
Scious. but growing weaker This was
the last word to come before her death.
WAS ELLEN LOUISE ARSON,
DAUGHTER or CLERGYMAN
Mrs Wilson was Miss Ellen fnsi Louise {,
clergyman. and was born At Savannah.
ia. She was a student at the New
York Art League when she met Mir.
graduate course at Johns Hopkins The
President and Mrs. Wilson were mar
ried June -. 1850.
Mrs. Wilson was sister OF Fro
lessor Stockton ANson. head Of the de-
partment OF English literature at
Princeton. and of the wife of Dean
Edward Elliott. Of Princeton.
a landscape gardener and painter
Of well-recoguiZcd ability. Mrs Wilson
devoted much of her time 10 artistic
subjects She took personal charge
Wilson was president of Princeton. and
also Of the White House gardens. She
had the appearance of what is called
AN outdoors woman" Her skin was
recently sparkled with health. She
was known as beautiful woman.
Mrs. Wilson's indoor life had been
devoted TO books and artistic pursuits.
Her paintings have taken prizes in
ompetition. Her social obligations
forced her TO omit some of her ac-
customed artistic and literary recrea-
ton after she became mistress OF the
White House, but, as the first lady of
the land" she was ever ready with adj
vice and material help wherever
good cause might be served.
Her domes tic life is described as hav-
ing been attractive She had knowl-
edge Of the domestic arts. and was "A
good cook. II is related Of her that
she liked TO prepare dishes, or have
them prepared under her personal su-
pcrVision. for the President and that
she always made it point personally
TO prepare for him the orange juice he
has with his breakfasts.
Three telegraph operators were busy
at the White House to-uight receiving
kilograms OF sympathy from all parts
Of the country. Tie messages came
from men prominent in political bust
ness and official life ana from many
who had no personal acquaintance with
either the President OF Airs. Wilson.
j. T. Morgan. Mayor Mitchell. of New
York: former President Taft. former
President Roosevelt. all members OF The
Supreme Court and Cabinet sent tele-