New-York tribune., 1921-09-27

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sociated Press, w Woodrow Wilson fell
d. sick man two years ago to-day. Since
then he has passed under the shadow
of death and out of. the White House.
To-day, besides following the ways of
a retired gentleman, with lively in
tcrest in the worlds affairs, Mr. Wilson
lives by the eight-hour day which he
once told Congress was "adjudgeh by
the thought and experience Of recent
years thing upon which society Is
justified in insisting, as in the interest
Of health, efficiency and contcntment."
/ He aims. to have eight hours for sleep,
eight hours for work and eight hours
for relaxation, and keeps to the sched-
ulc pretty we'll.
Seven o'clock in the morning is his
rising time. He shaves and bathes,
and then takes calisthenic exercise
prescribed by his physicians IS bcne-
fetal in restoring the use OF ncrvs.
and muscles which were impaired. he
has breakfast with Mrs. Wilson. Two
years Of illness and slow convalescence
have not affected his appetite.
a., The morning papers never arc nek'
lected, whatever else may demand at
tention. Half q dozen of them are de-
Hvercd early and Mr.. Wilson reads
them thoroughly.
Mail Gets Attention
Then comes the mornings work
About that time the mail carrier, six
DAYS week, delivers quite q packet of
letters. They come from a v&rietv Of
correspondents. Old friends of Admin
istration days write informal, friendly
notes or discourse on the politics Of
the day. Schools and colleges ask for
donations; individuals who feel the
pinch of the times ask for some per
sonal financial assistance: Others dis
course on the shortcomings, as they
SEQ them, Of the Republican party. Au-
tograph hunters are represented in
large number Various gentlemen who
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 a sec
retary for reply. Most of them the
former President answers personally,
debating to stenographer who comes
from his law office every morning. All
of them he signs himself.
The 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 20 go1fng, and not far away hangs
a bag of golf sticks, reminder OF q
better day.
Takes An H0ur Map
The former President and his insep-
arabic companion always have their
luncheon 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 attached to
o certain automobile. II went back, as
is the custom each year, to the manu-
Yacturer,s from whom Mr.. Wilson
bought it as FUSED car" He had II
painted black, with orange trimmings
psineston colors, and in this car, which
he regards as an old friend, he goes
driving. He dislikes exploring new
routes, but rather enjoys driving ove1
the same ground at about the same
time.
Many folk in the country look fo1
him; one quaint old woman recently
held up the car and presented q sweater
which she had knitted. A little girl
gave him q knitted lap robe. Ere
0uently the car stops at g farm and
takes on load of fresh vegetables
eggs and fowl. The party always is
home before dark.
Dinner is an informal affair. Some.
times there are guests, always ole
[ friends or associates. Mr.. Wilson nc
| longer dresses for the occasion as he
always did while President. But nc
meal in the Wilson household ever pro
ceeds until grace is said. Mr.. Wilson
has always said it himself, and months
ago. when he WAS go weak he coult
hardly stand without aid, and his voice
was almost inaudible, he steadied him
self on his chair and whispered The
plea for divine blessing.
Attends the Theater
Friends remember him ever at meals
Frequently Potomac River fisherman
sends him a rare specimen from hi!
catch. Once, another friend sent hin
ducks out Of season aid paid the game
warden handsome penalty.
After dinner he goes III for reading
or amusement. Once % week Mr.. Wi
son has a motion picture show OF hl
own and frequently sees rilm at th'
same time it is being shown at thu
theaters downtown. Occasionally h
goes to vaudeville show, his part.
taking seats in the last row, and enter
a commensurate disbursement with tn