The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-09-30
FORMER PRTSIDEN-
| LIVES SIMPLE LIFE
Anniversary of Date on Which Wood
row Wilson Was Stricken Finds
Him Improved

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today. Since then he has passed un-
der the shadow of death and out of
the White House.
Thousands of Americans of what
ever political faith recalled the an
niversary of the beginning of the for
mer presidents illness and wondered
what ne was doing. Although ne no
longer figures in the daily headlines
as he used to, Mr.. Wilson still is
"news."
Therefore it seems appropriate on
this occasion to tell the latest news
about him.
Mr.. Wilson, besides following the
ways of a retired gentleman with a
lively interest in the worlds affairs,
lives by the eight hour day which he
once told congress was "adjudged by
the thought and experience of recent
years a thing upon which society is
justified in insisting, as in the interest
of health, efficiency and content
ment." He aims to have eight hours
for sleep, eight hours for work and
eight hours for relaxation and keeps
to the schedule pretty fairly.
Seven o'clock in the morning is
about his rising time. He once again
shaves~ and bathes alone and then
takes some calisthenic exercises pre-
scribed by his physicians as beneficial
in restoring the use of nerves and
muscles which were impaired during
his breakdown. He has breakfast in
Mrs. Wilson's bourdoir and finds that
two years of illness and slow conval-
essence have not affected his appetite.
The morning papers never are neg
lected whatever else may demand at
tention. Half dozen of them are
delivered early and Mr.. Wilson reads
them thoroughly.
Work of Morning
Then comes the mornings work.
About that time the mail carrier, SIX
days week, delivers quite packet
of letters. They come from variety
of correspondents. Old friends of the
days write informal
friendly notes or discourse on the
politics of the day. Schools and col
leges ask for donations; individuals
who feel the pinch of the times ask
for some personal financial assistance.
Others discourse on the shortcomings
as they see them of the Republican
party. Autograph hunters are rep
resented in large number. Various
gentlemen who think their ailment is
the same as Mr.. Wilson's want to
know the names of his physicians.
Mrs. Wilson invariably goes over the
mornings mail with her husband,
some letters are turned over to the
secretary for reply, most of them the
former president answers personally,
debating to a stenographer who
comes from his law Office every morn
ing for the purpose. All of them he
signs himself.
The mornings work is done in the
library. The old desk and chair and
table Mr.. Wilson used in his study
at Princeton are there. Thousands
of volumes which were packed away
while he was in the White House are
there. Through the windows may be
seen the indigo blue strip of Virginia
hills where he used to go golfing, and
not far away hangs bag of golf
sticks, a reminder of a better day.
Princeton Colors Used
The former president and his in
separable companion always have
their lunches. served in the dining
room. Then comes nap of an hour
and then, unless the weather is most
inclement, motor drive. Mr.. Wilson
while in the White House became at
tached to a certain automobile. 1t
went back, as is the custom each year
to the manufacturer, from whom Mr..
Wilson bought it as "usen car" He
had it painted black, with orange
trimmings-Princeton colors-and in
his car which he regards as an old
friend, he goes driving into the coun-
tryside. He dislikes exploring new
routes but rather enjoys driving over
the same ground at about the same
time. Many folks in the country look
for him; one quaint old lady recently
held up the car and presented a
sweater which she had knitted; little
girl gave him a knitted lap robe. Ere
ouently the car stops at farm and
takes on load of fresh vegetables,
eggs and fowls. The party is always
home before dark.
Oinnor is an informal affair; some