Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

In eENf'f ''A Sun mated as physician to the
President The black-haired young doctor with
the long, straight nose and deep-set eyes soon
became a real factor at the White House Some
say it's his gracious manners, others believe
it's his Southern voice; but whatever the rea-
son, Grayson makes friends with all who come
in contact with him. One of his numerous
accomplishments is his manner of telling
negro anecdotes. Mr.. Wilson abhors fuss
and feathers is not strong military aids,
and the young naval officer who wears his
uniform only on state occasions just suited
him. Grayson soon came to fill the place
with Wilson that Colonel Archie Butt occu.
pied with President Taft.
When he is in Washington Doctor Gray
son finds time TO devote to patients in the
Naval Hospital, where he is one of the staff
But when the President takes 70 his private
car for trip to Cornish, or anywhere else
Grayson is with him, and they call him "the
czar of the Presidents car" That is those
who try to get at the President call him
that. Private Secretary Tumulty usually re.
mains ION the job" in Washington, so 1t is
up to the Doctor TO protect Mr.. Wilson from
curiosity seekers, handshakers and nuisances
of all kinds, as well to look after his health
and see that he gets his exercise and unln.
terrupted sleep And that's where Grayson
ton or Cornish. Doctor Grayson is virtually
a member of the Presidents family, closer
T. the Executive than his Cabinet members.
On the Road
From early life Doctor Grayson had liking
for the navy, He entered the service as a
paymaster, and after serving year resigned
and entered the medical school of the Univer-
sity Of Virginia. After receiving his medical
degree he re-entered the navy as a surgeon
He was assigned as the physician to the White
House in the last few months of the Taft Ad-
ministration, and has been there ever since
He has had seven years of sea duty and trav-
eed in nearly every cline. This experience
and the club life of the navy have made him
good fellow, an agreeable companion and
one who has the very affeetionate regard of
President Wilson's
In more ways than one this blaek-haired,
pleasant-faced affable-mannered efficient man
has attained distinction and a record during
the time Woodrow Wilson has occupied the
White House In physical size Grayson is a
small man. He has a long, straight nose, jet
black hair and deep-set eyes that twinkle
with a humorous appreciation half the
time Sometimes they don't twinkle, but
that's when Grayson is ION the road" with
his distinguished patient, and the response
biity of his position at such time is apt to
take the twinkle from any ones eyes. At the
time OF a national crisis the post OF the Presi-
dents physician is which requires the
most infinite tact. combined with high-class
professional skill. Then il is that Doctor
Grayson's value as diplomat as well as a
practitioner comes TO the fore. The President
Is an indefatigable worker, and like all men
of his temperament he has the habit OF neg
leeting his personal health when involved in
a deep and delicate problem. Grayson. how
ever, Is always lowering In the background
guarding him against overwork. driving him
forth 10 the golf links or for automobile
ride urging plenty OF sleep, careful diet and
all the other details necessary to a Presidents
health.
When the President takes 70 his private car
for q swift whirl TO Cornish or elsewhere,
Grayson suddenly stands forth as the car
Of the Executives private car. Grayson Is
strong on the point OF exercise. He insists
that the President take exercise at any and All
times and the President, fortunately. when
the matter Is brought to hIs attention. Is AZ
waya willing 10 exereise. Sometimes this
means of ktninE bim " condition causes