The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-06
Former President Has Made
Great Fight Against Para
Iytic Stroke.
STRoLLS IN HIS GARDEN
Man of Today in Marked Con-
trast to Stricken Execu-
tive of 1921.
Coprfghf. 1929, by United Press

f0HafTfQhf. 1879, on UHlte0 PFeSS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Wood-
row Wilson, who has made a game
uphill fight for the last three years to
regain his health, may recover com
pletsly from the stroke of paralysis
which came upon him as the result
Of arduOus labors in his great battle
for the League Of Nations.
Mr.. Wilson never win recover the
robust health he enjoyed during his
presidential administration as his
long illness has greatly taxed his
strength at an age when vitality can
not be regained easily. But 1t is be-
Heved that the effect of the paralysis
soon may disappear and he may
again enjoy free use Of his arms, legs
and muscles.
Walks Without Aid
For the first time since he was
stricken in the White House three
years ago. after being forced to
abandon his League of Nations tour.
Mr.. Wilson is able to walk more than
a few steps without assistance, Rear
Admiral Carry T. Grayson. his per
sonal physician said today.
steady and most encouraging improve
1nent." Grayson said. He is I'M
doubtedly in much better health now
than at any time since his long illness
began and there is every reason to
believe that this improvement will con-
tinue."
C;rayson indicated he was extremely
hopeful that Mr.. Wilson would make
virtually a complete recovery from
the effect Of his paralytic stroke Of
three years ago.
At present. Mr. Wilson strous in the
garden Of his S St. home without as
sistance. He carries his famous ma
laCca cane, but is using ii as a means
ofsupport less and less each day. He
has taken no walks on the streets.
Recovery Remarkable
The recovery of the war President
thus far has been remarkable, physi-
clans here agree If he is able to
shake off completely the effects Of
the paralysis it will be almost a mir
acle. as men Of his age are rarely
able to recover from such a severe
stroke as he suffered. physicians hold
The Wilson of today is in marked
contrast to the invalid who had to get
Ol:t Of bed to go to the White House
March l. 1921 and into the capital
10 participate in the Inauguration Of
President Harding Then he could
hardly shuttle one foot in front Of the
other. his face was ashen gray. his
left shoulder revealed a marked sroop
and his left arm was virtually rigid
from the effects Of his stroke.
Today his movement is more free,
there is more life in his left arm and
shoulder and a healthy color Pushes
his cheeks in place of the pale worn
expression of the inaugural day
Twist Disappearing
There is still a sort of twist around
his mouth, which results in a peculiar
smile. but it too is gradually dis
appearing.
Much Of the credit for Mr.. Wilson'S
remarkable progress in regaining his
health must 90 to Mrs. Wilson. She
has been a most patient nurse. alb
soIutely insisting on the long period
of seclusion. The recent Armistice
day speech of the former President,
in (Which he assailed the old time foes
of the League of Nations with sparks
Of his wartime fire, revealed his
marked improvement, but It was not
learned until today that his intimates
believe he can shake off virtually all
traces OF paralysis.
Previously attendants had to lift
him into his car for his afternoon
rides. Now he can reach the steps
Of his car with little assistance.