Evening star., 1921-03-05
"C|T|zEN" WILSON
GREETEDBY THRONG
Demonstration at New Home
of Ex-PreSident Lasts
Over an Hour.

Citizen Woodrow Wilson arose at
his customary hour this morning and,
according to an inquiry at his home,
he showed no Ill effects from the
severe strain upon his physical con-
dition yesterday because of his par
ticipation in the inauguration of his
successor. Naturally, he was greatly
fatigued last night, when the excite
ment of the day was over. He re-
tired to his bedroom shortly after 8
o'clock.
Affected by Tribute.
Mr.. Wilson made known to his in
Inmates that he was deeply affected
by the enthusiastic and inspiring
greeting accorded him yesterday aft
ernoon when several thousand demo-
cratic admirers and league of ma
tionS advocates gathered in front of
the S street house and cheered him
for more than an hour This demon
stration was followed by the calling
of large number of prominent
democrats, members of his former cabi-
net, senators and other men in high
office. Throughout the afternoon and
evening there was a constant stream
of automobiles and pedestrians pass
ing the house. Several sightseeing
cars were in the procession.
The public demonstration in front OF
the house was arranged by the local
democratic state central committee
and was intended as a welcome from
"home folks to home folks" accord
ing to John F.. Costello. who led the
pilgrimage from Dupont Circle, the
assembling point, to the home OF the
former President. In the party were
local democrats, members of the To-
cal League of Nations Association
and other District of Columbia or
ganizations. The eX-President and
Mrs. Wilson personally received a
delegation representing the organiza-
tions Those received were Mrs. Mary
Wright Johnson, Mrs. Kate T. Abrams
Mrs. Rose G.. Hoes, Mrs. Ever
ard Todd, John F. Costello, Charles
d. Howell and J. Allen. The two lat
ter placed at the feet of Mr.. wilson
two large baskets of flowers as
tribute from his local admirers
Several times during the Demon
stration in the front of the house
Mr.. Wilson appeared at an open WIN
dow and waved to the cheering ana
waving throng. At one time silence
was obtained, with the expectation
that he would address them. put ne
smiled in appreciation and pointed TO
his throat Mrs. Wilson and Miss
Margaret Wilson also appeared at
the window and were cheered.
IIpOn reachlnS MS iloiIle seS1e'u"S
from the Capitol Mr.. Wilson gave
every evidence of being glad 1t was
over and that the responsibilities OF
chief executive had been placed upon
other shoulders.
The ride from the Capitol to the S
street home was solemn affair. In
the automobile with Mr.. Wilson were
Mrs. Wilson, Admiral Grayson. his
physician, and Joseph p. Tumuity,
his private secretary throughout the
eight wears in the White House. MIR.
Wilson seemed if anything to have
gained in cheerfulness through the
ordeal. He was whirled back over
the Pennsylvania avenue route, rais-
ing his hat in answer to greetings
as he was recognized by the waiting
crowds or the salutes of soldiers ana
police who lined the way.
swiftly Carried to His Home.
Passing the White House, the ma
chine raced. now without escort OF
troops or police. and Mr.. Wilson gave
the stately structure, SO long his
home. not a glance.
He was carried swiftly TO his new
home on S street, and there few
hundred neighbors had gathered to
cheer him. unmindful Of the cere-