The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-15

from Seattle. but. lingering he
hind him. In the hearts Of many
people who saw him during his
~ hours visit here and heard
his voice. IL u newborn nope.
In his Arena speech. he said.
Nothing has struck me 80 much In
recent months ~ the unnccustomed
anxiety on the faces OF the people. |
am aware that men do not know
what II going Co happen"
lie made " clear TO his vast audi.
cnce that II was 90 the end OF sober.
ing and stcndying the world that he
was working. fills last words. spoken
from the rear veatibule OF his special
ear the Mayflower. as IL departed
from the King Ut. station. at 10
o'clock Sunday night. for Portland.
were: My heart is very warm to-
ward YOU"
For q hours he had been. except
for the few hours he spent IN slum'
Der In his presidential suite at the
New Washington hotel the target OF
thousands Of straining, questioning.
admlring eyes.
Eager 10 See Him
From the time his train arrived al
the depot. turnout Saturdays parade
his review of the Pacific fleet. dinner
at the Hippodromc. his Arena speech
on the treaty and the league OF ma
tons. and even while he attended
service Sunday at the First Presby
terrain church. until he left the hotel
again for the depot. and his train de-
parted into the night. there was
scarcely moment that people were
not huddled In the streets waiting for
glimpse OF him.
Ito was gracious too. lie did not
hide himself unnecessarily. lie
granted audiences where u was pos
aihle. and was disappointed when n
party ~ six girls who had come from
BculnghAm did not keep their APP
I poi nsment 10 meet him at noon sun
day AZ the hotel. He had Expressed
personal wish to nee them, Score
tary Tumuity naid. and waited fof
them nyc minutes tho other ap-
/ polntmentn were pressing.
Wife nj His Side
Ever at hts aidc was Mrs Wilson
his beautiful wife. whose eyes have
begun TO show her wearincan OF ponI
and celebration and banqueiA ane
constant travel
/ Several thousand people filled ths
street in front Of the Hotel Wash
ing;on sunday morning. knowing th'
president would attend church. 9th
cra we're nAAard inside the lobby
/ shortly the president came down this
elevator with Mrs Wilson. Polic'
chief joel y. Warren appeared AM
| personally and single handed clcaree
away passage 90 the street
Il Outside the hotel squad Of blue
Il Jackets from the fleet opened th'
/ way 10 the presidents automobile
/ The crowd was cheering. and con
iinued cheering until tho presidential
ear had passed out Of sight
Arriving at the church. tho presi
dent and Mrs. Wilson took a fiftl
row pew. directly IN front Of Or. NJ
A. Matthews. pastor. Dr. Matthew
preached a sermon on Precious Mo
menta With Jesus" but. with du'
respect 10 tho minister's eloauenc'
land tho fin. thoughts he expressed
Judging from tho attitude Of thos'
present. their thoughts were for tn
most part concentrated on precious
moments with tho Wilson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson sang. uHlni
La hymn book between them. and CAV
their attention undivided TO the ser
mon. Behind them, Just as Interest
ed. was Mrs. Joaephua Daniels. a
the presidents right sat Rear Ad
miral Grayson. the presidents phy
slcian. And behind them all. alcr
ana watchfui. lowered the figure o
Police Chief Warren.
When tho sermon was concluded
the congregation arose and stood Il
ita pewH. silent and almost breath
less. as the president and his wifi
passed out But before the notable
reached the door. pent up applaus'
burst out when the iilustriou
couple reached the street the ap
plause had given place TO hearty
cheering.
| They drove 10 the Hotel Washing
ton. where. at O'Clock. the presi
dent went into session for more thai
an hour with l.. W. Buck. secretary
Of the state Federation OF Labor. ]
/ A. Duncan. secretary Of the Cenpa
Labor council. and c. X. Cottrell
secretary OF the Triple Alliance.