Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-10-17

CnicaBo, Oct. 1I-Slx physicians,
making the most extended medical sur
vey of Roosevelt attempted since his
arrival at the Mercy hospital, found his
condition this morning as near normal
as wounded man could be and re-
newed their assurance that there no
longer was any cause for worry. The,
positively announced the patient could
not leave the hospital till after Sunday.
Roosevelt was feeling so much better
that on awakening today he began
planning continuation of his campaign
trip. Most of the night was passed in
a restful sleep. His temperature, purse
and respiration are practically normal.
Has Long Sleep.
Instead Of having his bath little
before o'clock. Colonel Roosevelt de-
cided he had not had enough sleep and
his nurse helped him to turn and he
again closed his eyes, The many hours
he has been able to rest Is declared
by his physicians to be the best medi-
cine for him. Once during the nigh,
the colonel was visited by Mrs. Roose-
welt, who occupies a room adjoining.
She was awakened by the entrance of a
nurse In the colonePs room to take his
clinical record. She remained only
short time. as he assured her he was
feeling just fine
Mrs. Roosevelt had a light breakfast
with her husband and they shared
grapefruit and cereal After he was
comfortably settled in bed he sent for
the daily papers. which he read with in
terest He inquired as to the time and
a small clock was placed on the table
within his view. This is great
weather." he said to Blanche Weller. his
nurse. who was arranging the dressings
to be adjusted when the physicians
made their morning examination. "It's
shame to be tied up here in such
weather as this" He glanced at Mrs
Roosevelt. She smiled quizzically at
him and shook her hand trifle.
"She's boss" he smiled to the nurse.
picking up his papers again.
A steam fitting made an annoying
noise In the tiny ante room of his
apartment and the house plumber came
up to fit it. He made an elaborate
preparation not to, make any noise-to
such an extent. in fact that he was not
making much progress. His embar-
rassment caught the eye Of the colonel
who said:
"Oh don't mind me. Go right ahead
and fix 1t. Don't be afraid to make q
little noise. I'm used to It,"
Speedy Recovery Expected.
After a day Of ceaseless vigil, Colo
mel Roosevelt's physicians last night
could say no more than that his condi- !
tion was virtually unchanged. Indica-
tions. they said. favored the speedy re-
covery Of the ex-president from the !
effects OF the bullet which struck him
down in Milwaukee Monday night
A rise in temperature and pulse late |
In the day. however. made his condi-
tion' for the time being somewhat less
favorable.
The fact that q rib was fractured,
which was not disclosed until yester.
day. added to the feeling of uncer.
tainty.
Not before Friday. II all goes well.
will the physicians be prepared to say
whether their patien. is out Of danger.
The Intervening period will be regarded
to determine whether blood poisoning
or other complications are to be feared.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. after a talk
with his father and q consultation with
the attending surgeons. expressed the
feelings OF those about the ex-presi-
dent.
1T VIII be four or 1--WE days" he
ssids 'RefoEe We can breathe easily"