Evening star., 1933-07-23

his unexpected problem, and finding
that his mail was becoming steadily
heavier from day to day, MIR. Hoover
established an office staff in one wing
Of his home, installed filing cabinets
and other necessary equipment, and
philosoph suspects gladly
assumed the burden Of inspecting per-
sonally his correspondence and die
tating replies or Acknowledgements as
these are indicated.
This entails . disbursement of more
than a thousand dollars a month for
clerical hire, stamps and stationery; for
Uncle Sam, who is so prodigal in ex-
tending franking privileges to Congress-
men, Government heads and innumer-
able bureaus, commissions and boards,
does not concern himself with the ordi-
nary or extraordinary expense of a for
mer President. Mr.. Hoover sees no
reason for complaint. He is glad to get
the letters; appreciates the spirit that
prompts them.
Some day I shall go back to the
Right now that is unnecessary"
Right now, in fact, Mr. Hoover pre-
fers to go fishing. He will go fishing
at the drop of hat, anywhere within
reason and at any time. Sometimes it
Is unnecessary to drop the hat. He
knows where the best trout streams
are, the most likely pools, the kind Oh
bait best suited to the occasion.
On the whole his greatest relaxation
Is IN motoring-starttng any hour, with
no particular goal and winding up at
night In the home Of some friend who
has been notified by long distance tele-
phone only an hour or two before that,
II too much bother is not involved, he
Law oYfro v1ato for
Travels 5000 Miles.
Mr.. Hoover has Travelled more than
5000 miles by automobile since his re-
turn to California. Most of his Jour-
neys have been through territory ia
miliar to him since his early youth. He
has revisited the mining regions of
California, Arizona and Nevada, meet
ing accidentally and incidentally many
old companions and associates with
whom he has prospected in various
parts of the world.
He has inspected the great dam In
Boulder Canyon which, Secretary Ickes
to the contrary notwithstanding, still
Is known in the West and Southwest
as Hoover Dam.
From the explosive State politics of
California, Mr.. Hoover remains wholly
aloof, despite the opportunities of
friends and the machihations of polit-
lcal Toes. On this subject as on ma
tlonal affairs, it is doubtful that he has
entered into discussion with the more
than a half dozen of his close inti-
mates -
When at home and following out his
own theories Of relaxation, Mr.. Hoover
keeps In touch with national and world
aHaaIs through the medium of more
tnan 80 newspapers, whose front pages
ana editorial sections are air-maiIed
to him daily.
The flrst order of the day is a stroll
before breakfast. There is some ar
gument between Mr.. and Mrs. Hoover
as to the length of these walks. The
former President believes he covers
about 3 miles; Mrs. Hoover feels that
three blocks would come nearer the
actually. However, without taking
an unusual amount OF exercise, not
even the medicine ball routine by
which he managed to keep in trim In
Washing on. Mr.. Hoover seems re-
markably well and vigorous.
Maintain Open House.
The Hoovers hold open house at all
times. Old friends and neighbors drop
In and stay for lunch or dinner There
is no fOrnality in the Hoover house
/ hold. Mrs. Hoover has worked out a
system for her kitchen that seems ade-
quate for any emergency, and if a
dozen chance to be present when six
were expected, the change in plans is
not discernible to the guests. ..
Mr.. Hoover reads prodigiously, BIZ
ogTaphy Tor the most part. This Is