The Washington herald., 1907-09-22

Princeton, \. J.. Sept. I.-As "a result
Of dispute between the physicians, former
President Grover Cleveland. who is be
Ieved 10 be in a serious condition at his
home, Westlands, near here, has been put
in the hands of a new specialist Dr.
Banks, of New York and LarchmOnL
DR.. Banks. who had been hurriedly
summoned, reached here this morning.
on the same train with him came Mrs.
Cleveland's mother. Mrs. Perrine Folsom,
accompanied by her maid. All three We're
rapidly driven from the station in a
closed carriage 10 the Cleveland place.
Dr. Carnochan and Dr. Bryant, who
have been attending Mr.. Cleveland, are
said to have disagreed as to who has
authority in the case. Tt is said their
clash reached so acute a stage that both
decided 20 retire. uniting in = request TO
the family of the distinguished patient
that another physician be retained. Both
Of them refused to-day to make any
statements.
Head Nurse Also Departs.
The head nurse also left yesterday. Her
departure created some surprise. as she
Mad stated no longer ago than the day
before that she would be here at least a
month. adding that Mr.. Cleveland could
not possibly recover under that time, and
that he would have TO have extraordinarily
careful attention to be sure of getting up
and about in a month
She packed up and went yesterday af-
ternoon. II is reported that she quar-
relied with Dr. Carnochan, Mr.. Cleve-
lands Princeton physician. regarding the
iuvaHd's diet.
Callers at Westlands to-day We're met
al the door by a nurse She merely said
that Mr. Cleveland was doing very
we'll" and refused all other information
regarding the former Presidents condi-
ton.
Later. it was announced on behalf Of
the family that Mr.. Cleveland had been
out riding this morning for an hour A
man who was on duty Just outside the
gates during the entire day said he had
not seen Mr. Cleveland either going or
returning. He was out riding for a little
while last Sunday and again on Tuesday,
but most of the reports regarding such
outings are believed TO be fictitious.
Mrs. Cleveland Devoted Nurse
Dr. Banks IS now in charge of the case.
but declines TO discuss il other than 10
say that Mr.. Cleveland is doing as well as
can be expected.
Drs Carn0chan and Bryant, who have
attended the ex-Presldent in the past are
stiu assisting in his care. All Of the doe
tors agree that Mr. Clevelands condition
Is such that while he may show tempo
rary improvement, he can never again
resume active labor. He spends great
deal Of his time in bed and when he is
able to go for a drive he has to be almost
lifted into the carriage.
Mrs. Cleveland is a devoted nurse, and
her attention to her husbands wants is
touching in the extreme.
Just tell any one who inquiries that I
will be all right sO0n," is the order Mr.
Cleveland is reported 10 have issued, and
shis is strictly Obeyed.
DR.. CarnOchan Denies DissensiOns.
Princeton, y. j., Sept. I-COmmentirg
on the stories regarding supposed
wrangle between Grover Cleveland's ply
sicIans, DR.. Carnochan, of Princeton. said
that there was absolutely no truth in the
statement.
"Why, only to-day" said the doctor,
cdr. Bryant came down from New York
70 pay his weekly visit TO Ny. Cleveland.
] am in attendance every day, and we
have had no conflict of any sort"
AS TO the appearance Of Dr. Banks. Dr..
Carnochan said he did not know anything
about It, There has been no consultation.
Dr. Carnochan said also that the former
President is much better and able to be
about and attend 10 his own personal af-
fairs
They were not inclined 70 talk much at
the Cleveland home tonight. The nurse
admitted, however, that DR.. Bryant was
down to-day and found his patient i'm
prOyed IN health