The Washington herald., 1912-10-17
COL. ROOSEVELT TO
Be REMOVED 10 HIS
OYSTER BAY HOME

VXUXON Ud1 uVm0
Contin.eA from Paes One.
that the danger TO the former President
II by no means past. although his Iron
constitution win do much to help na-
ture effect cure.
DR.. Hutchinson pointed out that the
bullet. having been fired at . range Of
not more than SIX feet. was very hot.
and this unquestionabiy sterilised Il and
has greatly minimized the danger Of
blood poisoning.
No attempt viii be made to remove
the bullet, a. 1t 10 considered far less
dangerous than the two inch incision II
would be necessary to make to reach Il.
1T would be q shame" said one of
the attending physicians. ito make .
wound in those magnificent chest mus
cles. The colonel il but little past nifty,
he 10 built like lion, has no bad habits.
and II any man on earth ought to re-
cover quickly from such q wound ~ this.
he 10 the man."
Eats Hearty Breakfast.
The patient awoke inquirins for
news Of his wife. and was overjoyed
when he learned that the train was on
time and that she would be with him for
luncheon. For breakfast he demanded .
besfsteak. announcing that he was
heartily sick Of eggs and wanted some
thing that would bring back the old Bull
Moose feeling. He made q WY face
when instead Of the thick steak that he
had pictured in his mind the regular
egss. tea and toast were set before him.
For luncheon, which he shared with his
wife. he had more eggs, with the addi-
ton Of q few California grapes. Of
which he was instructed to partake
sparingly.
The afternoon brought his children.
including Mrs. Longworth. who was ae-
companied by her husband, Represent
ative Nicholas Longworth. now q polit-
ical antagonist Of the colonel. Nicholas
LOngworth and the children remained
but fifteen minutes. The son-in-law and
the father-in-law did not talk puolitics.
In the evening the colonel began to
hunger for news of the Beveridse speech
at Louisville, which was to be his dnal
message TO the people until the one he
den October Is. The Beveridge speech
came in advance copy in the afternoon
and the colonel was apprised of its con-
tents, but he wanted all the particulars az
tC its delivery and reception. He said
that he had every confidence In Bev-
eridge's ability. but he was eager for
particulars
Mrs. Rooseveit's ban upon visitors was
not modified in the evening. At the col
onel's direction she was installed in the
room adjoining his. which he had caused
IN he flIrnfghQd fnr har vxyfth aPft.
cles to add to her comfort. Their daush-
ter Ethel found quarters with friends.
and only Mrs. Roosevelt and DR.. Terrell
remained in the Roosevelt apartments
throughout the day.
Takes Long Rest.
DR.. Evans. at the coloners request.
brought a number Of nature books, which
the patient expected to read studiously.
He discovered. however, that he had
little inclination to read. and devoted
most Of his time to as nearly, an absolute
rest as he was capable Of taking.
Among the kilograms that particularly
pleased the colonel. and to which he dc
tated replies. were those from his friends
in high places on the other side OF the
Atlantic and from friends and political
enemies on this side.
The only cablegrams from rulers given
out were these:
deep sympathy and greatest sorrow at
the abominable attack made upon you
Please accept our greatest sympathy.
ALFONSO KILL"
French President Sends Message.
your happy escape from the horrible at
tempt made against our person. and I
pray that you accept the best wishes
for your speedy recovery and my pro-
foundest sympathy.
''FALLlERES. President Of France"
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess
of Germany cabled: "very anxious about
your health; hope you will soon recover"
Frank James. brother of Jesse James,
the outlaw. wired his services. with those
Of 100 other men. to act as a bodyguard
II the colonel again takes the stump.
Bat Masterson wired: .Lne bullet has
not yet been nodded that can kill a man
Of your strength and your character"
On receipt of this. the colonel dictated:
Bully for you. Bat"
Chief Justice White, Of the United
States Supreme Court. and Justices Day
and Hughes sent separate messages. JUS
tice Whites wife Joined him in sympathy
ana pest wishes.
Many Other TeleErams.s
Cardinal Gibbons sent the following:
Profoundly shocked at attempted as
and rejoice in the prospect
Of your speedy recovery. May God pro-
long your valuable life.'
Other messages, all Of them Of the
same tenor. were received from Bishop
Doan. Of Albany: Lord Grey. John Red
naond. the Irish leader: Mrs. Humphry
Ward, Hopkinson Smith: William Finn.
OF Pennsylvania; Lord Cursor, Of Ked-
lesion: Thomas L. HisgeH; Senators
Cummins Of Iowa, Burton OF Ohio. and
william Alden Smith of Michigan: Her.
bert g. Hadley. Of Missouri, who refused
to Join the Progressive party; Winston
Secretary of the Interior Wal
ter L. Fisher; Job Hedges, candidate for
Of New York on the Republican
ticket. and Miss Helen ]. Scott, Progress
sive candidate for Presidential elector inl
the State Of Washington. /
The colonel insisted that all be kept
70 that they could be answered In due |
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