New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-09
ASTIR AT WHITE HOUSE
Doctors at Archie ROOSereit's Bed
side This Morning.


morning the lights are burning brightly in
Archie Roosevelt's room. There seems to be
unusual activity in the portion of the house in
quarantine. An unofficial report from the sick
room is to the effect thar the patient is not
resting as easily in the early part Of the
night. Drs. LambGrt and Kennedy are both a,
the boys bedside.
Washington. March S-Archie Roosevelt is
resting easily tonight. and the attending physi-
clans very hopeful of his recovery. pr.
Alexander Lambert. who was summoned from
New York TO take charge of the case. has in
formed the President that, while the patients
condition is encouraging, he is not yet out of
danger Mr.. Roosevelt was with his son for
more than an hour tonight In his visits TO
the sckroom the President takes every precau-
ton against infection
consultation was held at the White House
tonight. 1t was attended by Dr. Lambert Sur
geon General Rixey and Assistant Surgeons Il.
NJ Kennedy w c. Braisted and J. c. Pryor OF
the navy. At 10;30 o'clock DR.. Lambert gave
out this bulletin:
The patient is resting comfortabIy.A No COM
plication has developed since yesterday (Thurs-
day. and his condition is good could he
expected at this stage of the disease
Following the alarming symptoms Of yester-
day. there was an apparent change for the bet
ter In the condition of the Presidents son early
to-day The depression resulting from weak
heart action yesterday disappeared and the ply
sicians reported the boys condition as most
gratifying. The President told his callers to-
day that Archie was bright and cheerful and
that he was very hopeful of successful fight
against the disease. Archie is the least robust
physicians say this does not necessarily initiate
against his recovery.
The following bulletin was issued at O'Clock
a. m.
The physicians report this morning is that
Archie Roosevelt had good night and his con-
dition is most gratifying. The President has
been with the patient frequently, exercising the
same precaution as the physicians as 70 in
fection.
The regular Cabinet meeting was held and
the President transacted business at the execu-
tive offices usual.
Secretary Loeb announced to-day that Dr.
Lambert probably would return to New York
this evening. but 1t was stated at the White
House at late hour tonight that he would not
leave Washington until he is satisfied that Archie
is wholly out of danger. DIR. Lambert has point
ed out 10 the President that dtsatheria is
treacherous disease. and that the patient may
at any time suffer a relapse.
Although the President was awake most Of
last night he looked none the worse for his long
vigil. and tonight he expressed a willingness 10
remain with DR. Kennedy, who will spend the
night at Archies bedside DrS. Lambert and
RiXey, however. urged the President TO retire
at his usual hour. Mrs. Roosevelt, who has
mained almost constantly at her sons bedside
since the first day Of his illness also retired at
early hour tonight. after being assured by
DR. Lambert that he did not anticipate another
change for the worse.
a telegram was received to-day from the
Presidents son. Theodore. jr.. asking about
Archie's condition.
Mrs Nicholas LongwOrth telephoned 70 the
White House before breakfast to inquire as
TO her brothers condition Notwithstanding
the serious condition OF his son, the President
in his Office transacting business at the
usual morning hour.