The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-23
ROOSEVELT RESTS AT SYCAMORE HILL Negro Man Only Nurse in
 Attendance THE DOCTORS DEPART Need of Absolute Rest Is Pressed by Physicians-No Callers Admitted. Sehranh is Sorr. .4e 5hst
 the Colonel
THE DOCTORS DEPART

oyster Bay, N r., October 22.--The quiet routine of life at Sagamore Hill was picked up again by Colonel Roose- welt and his family today tas though 1t had not been interrupted by the firing of a shot meant to kill the master of the house. For the first time since he was wounded in Milwaukee eight days ago. Colonel Roosevelt was unattended to- night by physician. There was no one in the house except members of the fam fly and servants and the colonel spoke hopefully of being able after one day more of rest. gradually to resume his work Except for the fact that Colonel Roosevelt was in bed this evening instead of at work in his library. there was noth- Ing to suggest that anything out of the ordinary had happened.
 Condition Still Doubtful
 Four physicians were with the colonel on his arrival at Oyster Bay from .Chi- cago this morning and after they had dressed his wound they told him that the one essential was complete rest. If their directions are observed 1t is believed the ex-Presidents recovery Is probable. all though it cannot yet be said that he IS entirely out of danger. Dr. Alexander Lambert, and Dr. Scurry Terrell. who ac- companied Colonel Roosevelt from Chi cago, were joined in New York by Dr. Joseph A. Blake and Dr. George E. Brew CT. After examining the patient they sald the wound was still wide open, spoke of the possibility of infection and added they were unable 10 say whether it would be possible for him to take up the work of the campaign again.
 Colonel Roosevelt said when his wound had been dressed that there was no longer the need of constant supervision of phys icians because he was "all right" The physicians were doubtful at first whether he should De left alone, and it was sug- gested that one of their number remain at sagamore Hill. But the colonel ln- sisted that it was unnecessary and the doctors concluded it would be wisest to accede to his wishes.
 Doctors Co to New York
 They all went to New York this even ing and said they would not return until tomorrow afternoon. Their action was regarded by Colonel Roosevelt's friends as en indication of his improved condi- ton i
 James Anus. or "Jim' as the colonel Icalis him, negro butler. is acting as nurse under the direction of Mrs. Roosevelt He has beanus- the colonel so long that he Ire for him more satisfac- tori almost any one else except MT ysevelt herself.
 Tis evening the colonel, who had not recovered from the weariness due to his long trip, slept at intervals. then awoke and asked Jim to read to him Mrs. Roosevelt from time to time visited her husba nds room, a large room overlook 'ing tine wooded lands which lie about the house. to talk with the patient.
 Mrs. Roosevelt in Charge
 The parting injunction of the physicians was that Colonel Roosevelt must have or tomorrow. Mrs. Roosevelt agreed with them and took hold Of the situation as she did in Chicago. Her first move was to place men at the gate. with strict orders that no one. whoever he might he. was to be admitted to the grounds. Then she saw to it that perfect quiet was maintained in the house and even the other members of the family were permitted to talk with the colonel for only short time Friends, political workers. newspaper reporters and pho tographers fiocked to the foot of Saga more Hill during the day, but did no, succeed in passing the guards. Tonight,
 
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