South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-12
WILSON IS GIVEN
GREAT OVATION
AT HERDS RITES
Former President Cheered in
Procession - LiOnized
Later at Home.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-Former
Pres't Wilson made his first public
appearance Friday since he left the
White house, riding in the funeral
procession for the unknown dead
soldier and later greeting a crowd
gathered at his home.
Everywhere Mr.. Wilson was given
a demonstration. When his carriage
entered the funeral line at the foot
Of Capitol Hill, he was greeted wrtn
a fluttering of ndkerchiefs and
then with hand clapping and with
cheering which continued until he
left the line after passing the White
house. where he exchanged salutes
with Pres't Harding
Great Demonstration.
The demonstration at his home
was of greater proportions 1t was
arranged as a non-partisan affair by
a committee of seven women for
whom Hamilton Holt Of New York,
was the spokesman.
1--WE congratulate YOU, a wounded
soldier Of the world war, on your
regaining your health" Mr.. Holt
said to the former president, who
had come to the front portico OF
his home to receive the committee.
we pledge you our honor and re-
spect. Your work shall not die"
First Speech for Some Time.
When the cheering which greeted
this statement had subsidized, Mr..
Wilson made his first public utter
( ance since he was taken i'll more
than two years ago.
Il wish I had VOICE enough to
reply TO you" he said. Il can only
thank you from the bottom of my
heart. God bless you"
The former presidents words
brought renewed applause.
Mrs. Wilson Weeps.
Good bye and thank you" Mr.
Wilson responded Voices started
up my Country IT'S Of Thee" and
at the end Of the first stanza Mr..
Wilson kissed his hand to the crowd,
while Mrs. Wilson. at his side, wept
silently. A minute more and Mr..
| Wilson had re-entered his home,
but it was half an hour before the
I crowd dispersed, the former presi-
dent appearing at a window on the
second floor in response to repeated
calls
Half an hour before the committee
OF woman arrived, four wounded
soldiers from Walter Reed hospital
drew up in front OF the home in an
automobile A few minutes later
/ theo former president appeared
I There was a cheer and the crowd
rushed from all sides. scattering
/ police and boy scouts until the
/ street was choked
Wilson Dolls Hat.
Mr.. Wilson dotted his high hat IN
/ response to the cheers and then
T was assisted as ne slowly descended
the steps. He shook hands with
/ each Of the wounded men IN turn as
I the crowd continued its cheering
and waving OF handkerchiefs. flags
and flowers.
Returning to the steps a few feet
away. the former president received
a group Of little children. shaking
I hands with each. Several punches
4 of chrysanthemums We're presented
by the children and by women who
/ rushed 10 the door from the crowd.
Mr.. Wilson soon reentered his
/ home. but soon appeared at an up
per window in response TO continued
applause. Soon the committee and
organizations responsible for arrang-
ms the demonstration, arrived from
Arlington. During the short wait
\ that preceded the second appearance
OF the former president on the pOr-
7 tico women IN the crowd on a ter
/ raced lot across the street began 70
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