The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-23
SENT DOCTORS AWAY.
Roosevelt Wanted to Enjoy His Home
in Quietude Last Evening.

routine of life at Sycamore Hill was
picked up again by Colonel Roosevelt
and his family yesterday as though il
had not been interrupted by the firing
of bullet meant to kill the master OF
the house.
For the first time since he was shot in
Milwaukee eight days ago Colonel
Roosevelt was unattended last night by
a physician There was no one in the
house except members of the family 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 last evening in
stead of at work in his library, there
was nothing to suggest that anything
out of the ordinary had occurred.
Four physicians came with the colo
mel on his arrival at Oyster Bay from
Chicago yesterday, and after they
had dressed his wound they told him
that the one essential was complete rest.
If their directions are observed it Is
believed that the eX-presidents com
plete recovery is probable. although it
cannot yet be said that he is entirely
out of danger.
DR.. Alexander Lambert and DIR. Scurry
Terrell, who accompanied Colonel Roose-
velt from Chicago were Joined in New
York by Dr. Joseph A. Blake and DIR.
George i. Brewer. After examining the
patient, they said that the wound was
still wide open. spoke of the possibility
Of infection and added they were unable
to say whether it would be possible for
him to take up the work of the cam
paign.
Colonel Roosevelt said when his
wound had been dressed, that there was
no longer the need of constant supervis-
ion OF physicians, because he was "all
right" The physicians were doubtful
at first whether he should be left alone,
and it was suggested that one of their
number remain at Sycamore Hill. But
the colonel insisted that it was unneces-
sary, and the physicians concluded it
would be wisest to accede to his wishes.
Danger of sudden change in his con-
dition being remote. it was thought
that the colonel would make more rapid
progress toward recovery if he were left
alone with his family without sugges-
tion of anything other than the usual
conditions which surround his life at
Sycamore Hill. The physicians all went
return until this afternoon. Their de- |
cision was regarded by Colonel Roose-
velt's friends as an indication Of his /
improved condition.
Refreshed by Long Sleep.
A long nights sleep largely offset the
trip from Chicago, and the patient was
greatly refreshed when he awoke this
morning. Col. Roosevelt at once de-
clared he was hungry and breakfast was
served an hour ahead of the usual time
Roosevelt expected to sit up several
hours to-day, but word went out that no
visitors were to be permitted to see him.
His physicians have told him that he
must see no one till Thursday, and upon
his obedience to this order depends his
chance of resuming campaign work
later.
James Amos or "Jim' as the colonel
calls his negro butler, is acting as nurse,
under the direction of Mrs. Roosevelt.
He has been with the colonel so long
that he is able to anticipate his wants
and care for him more satisfactorily ,
than almost any one else except Mrs.
Roosevelt herself.
Some of Colonel Roosevelts friends
were solieitous for his safety at Saga &
more Hill and insisted that he should !
be protected against the possibility of !
another attack. but the colonel would !
not hear OF a personal guard. and had
only his family and the servants about
him last night.
Although his physicians would make
no promises. Colonel Roosevelt was con-
fdent that he would soon be back in ,
The campaign. at least TO the extent Of
exercising general direction. He eN- :
pressed his intention Of going To Madi-
.on Square Camden. New York. to speak "
W October 30 even if he had strength TO !.
.ay only a few sentences. and after an
,ther day of rest expects to begin
PREPARATION Of an address Of half an =
iour's length. He hopes also to hold y
short conference with Senator Dixon. /,
;eorge ". Perkins and a few other pro-
,ressivc leaders on Thursday.
An instance of the fidelity with which :,
he physicians orders against visitors :
re being enforced was furnished when =
Nm. II. Hotchkiss. chairman Of the =
tate Progressive party. came 20 Oyster =
iay 20 see the colonel. Mr.. Hotchkiss
0t by the guards. but was halted az
he residence itself. Colonel Roosevelt
ent out his regrets that he WAS not
bic 10 receive the state chairman and Al
-afe an arsnoi M mont for q conference =,