Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-05
Just PLAIN WOODROW WILSON,
EX.PRESIDENT TELLSPHYSICIAN,
MDEPARTNGFROM white HOUSE
Under His Own Roof Again, As Private Citizen, He
Rests With the Burdens Lifted From His
Bowed Shoulders

the sixty-sixth congress stood ready
for adjournment.
Mr.. Wilson turned toward the man
who led the fight against the treaty
Ills face lost its smile as he listened
to the senator's formal report and
there was in his tone touch of cool
formality as he said:
II have no further communication to
make. appreciate your courtesy.
Good morning"
Mr.. Wilson'S share in the ceremonies
remained in Aoubt to the last. 1t was
not until he had finished the business
that called him to the capitol that he
made known his yielding to the en-
treaties of his physician and Mrs Will
son to spare himself the ordeal his
physical condition would make of ad-
/ herence to precedent,
From the moment he emerged from
the White House to enter the auto
mobile that carried them to the capi-
tol. Mr.. Wilson was shown utmost
courtesy by Mr.. Harding. As he
started the painful descent of the
White House steps, Mr.. Wilson was
aided by secret service men. After
he sank back into his seat Mr.. Hard
ing stepped in and they rode side by
side. neither in courtesy TO the other
responding to, the cheers and salutes
that greeted them.
At the capitol tho car drew up first
at the senate wing entrance. Mr.. Hard
ing and others in the car. except Mr..
Wilson, aliGhted and here the crowd
waited. Evidently 1t had been pre-
arranged that there should be no
public comparison to be drawn between
the big strong figure of the new presl-
dent and the crippled form OF the
old. for Mr. Wilson rode on alone 10
little used door. whore he had but
two steps to mount. Mr., Wilson was
lifted out of the car and up the two
steps by Arthur Brooks. negro custo-
dian OF the White House.
AT the top he paused and then.
grasping his cane. but alone and un-
aided. he moved thru the door to plod
slowly over the 800 yards OF stone
Tagging to the elevator. lie passed
without need of a big rolling chair.
The crowd at the other door set out
to find Mr.. Wilson. They caught up
with him as he turned toward an ole-
vator. There were murmurs of sym
patty as the spectators caught sight
OF the gray haired figure going so
slowly and with such evidence of bod
lily powers driven to their work only
by mastering exercise OF Will. but
MIR Wilson nodded and smiled as he
forced himself on.
Lifted one noor in the elevator. Mr..
Wilson stiil alone made his way to
the presidents room and tho business
before him. lilo greeted the senators
waiting there, exchanged humorous
quips with some and signed or waved
away bills laid before him.
As he said goodbye to Mr.. Wilson,
tho incoming president again displayed
the sympathy he felt for his stricken
predecessor. They claspcd hands and
Mr. Harding said:
Goodbye. Mr.. President, know YOU
are glad to be relieved of your burden
and worries. | want to tell you how
much | appreciate tho courtcsies you
have extended to me
Mr.. Wilson seemed to agrcc that he
was glad to be free, for he even gained
in chcerfulness as he moved out of
the room, with Senator Knox cscorting
him.
II can't get accustomed to this feel
ing" MIR, Wilson said TO the senator.
My fect feel so light"
In tho elevator. the president swung
his cane by its curved handle into tho
breast pocket OF his coat and stood
with his right hand on the shoulder OF
the operator.
Good bye. SON. hc said,
Again in the automobile, with Mrs.
Wilson. Admiral Grayson. his physi-
clan. and Joseph Il. Tumulty, his pri-
vatc secretary. Mr.. Wilson seemed to
have gained in cheerfulness thru the
ordeal lie was whirlcd back over the
same routes, raising his hat in answer
to greetings as he was recognized by
tho waiting crowds.
Passing the White House, the ma
chine raced. now without an escort,
and Mr.. Wilson gave the stately strIc-
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