New-York tribune., 1902-02-11
HAS DOUBLE PNEUMONIA.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT, JR.. IN A sERI-
Gus CONDITION.
The PRESIDENT AND MRS. ROOSEVELT
SPEND AN ANXIOUS DAY WITH THEIR
soN-Too EARLY TO SAY WHAT HIS

CHANCES FOR RECOVERY ARE.


Groton, Mass. Feb II. 2:30 a. m.-The condi-
tion Of Theodore Roosevelt, ir. at this hour ap-
psrently is very serious, for lights can be seen
in the infrmary and nurses and doctors are
moving around For the last half hour the
voice Of the boy calling for water could be heard
m the street Nothing could be obtained from
fhe house. bur il is believed the patient is de-
lirious.
Groton Mass. Feb 10.-Theodore Roosevelt,
II, the Oldest son Of President Roosevelt has
double pneumonia. Otherwise his condition is
\ unchanged tonight The lad is seriously ILL.,
| hut It is too early TO saw what the chances are
for his recovery.
This statement was issued by George B
certelyou, secretary 10 the President. at 8
o'clock tonight. and was made after a. careful
Examination of the boy by DR. Alexander Lam
bert. the family physician of President Roose-
Tslt who arrived here from New-York at 6
oeleek
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt spent
long and anxious day in the infrmary, awaiting
the crisis Of the disease which this morning ap-
peared have taken such a strong hold on
their son. The change for the in the
lads condition occurred in the night. and
showed itself when the regular morning
animation was made by DR.. Shattuck and DR..
Warren. Secretary Corteyou, who is the only
means Of communication with the sickroom,
made the announcement this morning of the pa
tents serious condition, although he said then
Il was not alarming
His temperature is higher said Mr. Cortel-
YOU. "and his respiration is weaker than yes
terday. but his pulse is better"
He also said that there was no immediate
change but only the natural progress of the
disease. In conclusion he announced that the
disease had spread and involved both lungs.
Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT SUMMONED.
This sudden and unfavorabIe turn warned
the President that the most skilful medical
treatment was necessary, and so tonight he
called TO the aid Of Drs Shattuck and Warren
his family physician DIR. Alexander Lambert.
n New-YOrk, eminent practitioner and
man well acquainted with the boys physique.
The decision to can in DR.. Lambert was made
after a consultation between the physicians and
the President, and the doctor left New-York
at noon, arriving here shortly after o'clock.
During the day frequent word received
from the sick room through Mr.. Cortelyou that
everything showed the lads condition to be un-
changed. although at night Mr.. Cortelyou said
ne had had hard day.
DR. Lambert was met at the station by the
Rev. Mr. Peabody. the principal of the school.
and driven TO the infrmary. After brief con-
sultation with Drs Shattuck and Warren. he
proceeded to the sick room and examined the
hoy. The party then went to Mr.. Gardners
mouse TO dinner. and there the result of the doc
tors examination was made known. This con-
hrmed the diagnosis Of the case which had been
made by Drs Shattuck and Warren, and DR..
Lambert agreed with them that the boys condi-
ton was serious
AT THEIR SONS BEDSIDE.
The President clung closely to the infrmary
al day. walking over to the Gardner house for
luncheon shortly after / o'clock and a little
iaier taking a brisk walk about the school
Grounds, returning to the infirmary in less than
hfteen minutes. He did not leave the room
again until he went to dinner. Mrs. Roosevelt
feinained indoors all day, taking her meals IN
me infrmary
he telephone and telegraph lines to the
White House were kept busy all day. 1t was
nus possible for the President TO transact con-
siderable business of the mist pressing nature.
although it was carried on almost entirely by
Ar Cortelyou as the Z. ,sident had little in
elihstion even for the most important affairs.
Late in the afternoon, ex-Stste Representative
lanes Lawrence, personal friend of the Pres
eHI Who lives near with his wife. went into
:, lnhrmary. remaining there fifteen minutes.
~ Lawrence. emerging. said that the Presi-
Ht ana Mrs. Roosevelt were greatly worried.
Hffn In the belief that their son would re-
sbosir Mr.. Lawrence said that he also had a
III talk with DIR. Shattuck, who told him
ersi young Roosevelt suffering from bilat-
- OF double. pneumonia.
'tbae understood him." said Mr.. Lawrence
nae ooys temperature is quite high. and he
He ran sn drowsy all day, although not deirtous
saw oT soliy answers questions, but has little TO
.ss. ~ ms own account. The germ Of the dis
hut shattuck says. is difficult TO cultivate,
10 s,s = Known that the GERMS life is confined
Nj pr seven days"
come Nsstuck made any prediction to the out