Evening star., 1914-08-08
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
FILLS WHITE HOUSE
Mrs. Wilson's Death Brings
Magnificent Floral Tributes
and Touching Letters.
PRESIDENT BEARS UP WELL
UNDER HIS GREAT LOSS
Watched Over by Dr. Grayson, He
May Go Away for Short Trip
After the Funeral.

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There was no abatement today in
the flood of kilograms and letters OF
sympathy pouring into the Whlte
House from all parts of the world.
President Wilson and his family have
been intensely touched by the evil
dences of the kinship of the world III
their great sorrow. The hearts OF
the mighty and the weak. the sick
and well. rich and poor have been
softened by the touch of grief and they
have poured out their condolences in
unmeasured and unselfish stint to the
afflicted ones in the great white man.
sion In one mighty tide the nation
has tried to lessen the burden upon the
shoulders of its chief magistrate and
his sorrow-laden family.
Magnificent Floral Tributes.
With the letters and kilograms are
coming magnificent floral tributes,
which will pile high for the sad day
when mother earth shall cover the face
SO dear to the loved ones who are
mourning and which conveyed to the
people of the nation so much OF sweet
ness and depth of character.
No additional arrangements for the
funeral and interment had been made
this morning. Across the country. as
fast as trains can bring him to asn-
iugton, is coming the only brother OF
Mrs. Wilson. Prof. stockton ANson. He
is expected Monday morning IN time
for the services at o'clock MONDAY
afternoon. but White House officials
did not know today just what time he
would get here.
President Wilson and his daughters are
bearing up as bravely as possible at the
White House. but when they go into the
room where the dear one lies the scenes
that follow are heartrending. The Presl-
dent himself, with that tense control OF
himself and others that distinguishes MIN
throu hout the world, is trying hard TO
bear up. but there is grave fear that he
may break down when the last sad rites
are over.
DR.. Grayson Holds Up Well.
The hero of the long fight to save
Mrs. Wilson's life. Dr. Cary Grayson.
is holding up wonderfully under the
great strain that came to him ana
does not leave the White House eX-
cept for few minutes. No physician
ever had the love and confidence OF
patient as he had in the losing fight
with grim disease. Practically a
member of the Wilson family, and
treated as such by all. having their
affection and esteem. the loss to MIN
has been as great as that to any one
else. In few words. almost in whis-
pers, the President bids him remain
near. md for brief minutes occasional
ly they stroll out into the grounds for
q breath of air. the physician ever
mindful of his duty to the living.
DR.. Grayson will make efforts to get the
President away from Washington short
time next week and will be aided by Sec
rctary TuTulty.
The President passed a quiet night and
today was said to be bearing up as well
as could be expected. No engagements
are scheduled for today, and he plans 10
sec no one unless pressing official business
demands his attention.
Funeral Arrangements Completed.
Fun arrangements for the funeral serv
Ices and internent of Mrs Wilson were
made today. the hour of o'clock Mon
day afternoon being definitely selected as
the time for the services in the east
room OF the Executive Mansion. Sec
retarv Tumulty stated officially today
that the family expected. in addition to
the committees Of the Senate and House
and the members of the cabinet. only
kiusmcn and relatives. and few of the
closest personal friends of Mrs. wilson
and OF the President 20 attend the cere-
monies in Washington. il being their de-
sire 10 observe the utmost simplicity.
Ouly the family and Il few intimate
.-icrds will attend the body to Georgia,
The services III the east room Will be
conducted by i;cV. sylvester Beach or
Princeton. VINO married tie daughters OF
President and Mrs. Wilson. and Rev. j..
H. TAYLOR of the Central Presbyterian
church OF this city. where the Wilson
family have worshiped since coming to
Washington.
NJ the cemetery i'll Rome brief services
will be conducted by Presbyterian min
iS;er Of that city.
Wears a Mourning Band.