Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-04
MEMBERS OF FAMILY
ARRIVE IN CAPITAL
President, Confined to Bed, Is
Kept in Absolute
Quiet.
FEAR NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
Temperature Normal During Day
and He Was Able to Take
Nourishment.
FEAR NERVOUS BREAKDOWN

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3.-Presdcnt
Wilson'S condition was described as
about the same. with a slight i'm
provemcnt." in bulletin issued to-
night from the White House by his
physician, DR.. Cary T. Grayson.
Two consultations were held by
Rear-Admiral Cary T. Grayson. the
Presidents personal physician. and
the three other specialists called in on
the case. Meantime. the President,
confined to his bed, was kept in alb
solute quiet. The chief activity at the
White House today was the coming
and going of doctors.
Members of the Presidents immedi-
ate ate family began to arrive at the capi-
who was Miss Eleanor Wilson. came
from New York. and Mrs. Francis
sayre. who was Miss Jessie Wilson.
Miss Margaret Wilson has been with
her father since his return TO Wash
inston last sunday morning. All will
remain at the White House witt Mrs
wilson until the President can be said
TO De on the road to recovery.
Fear Complete Breakdown.
The chief alarm over the Presidents
condition rests in the fear OF a COM
piete nervous breakdown. which might
be followed by other complications be-
have agreed that ne is suffering from
nervous exhaustion, and all have pre-
scribed rest and quiet
HIS temperature was normal today;
his blood pressure was good, and he
was able to take nourishment, but his
appetite was diminished. DR.. Gray
sons hrst bulletin. issued shortly after
noon Upon the completion of two
hours conference with Drs. L. r. Stitt
and Sterling Ruffin. and a telephone
exchange OF views with DR.. F. " Der
90 a, H.
Tho Presidents condition is un-
changed"
The bulletin previous to this one
man."
Mind Keen and Alert.
Or. Grayson said the Presidents
mind was keen and alert and that he
was cheerful. The President fully
realizes Teai that he is a sick man. and
before !ae will become a we'll man. He
Is reconciled to the prospect of a pos
sioly long uphill fight for health. No
to his attention today nor will he be
oothered with any until his physicians
grant their permission. The last sub
Ject of which he was Informed was
the Senate and the ratification Of the
treaty by the French Chamber of Dep
uties. The news of these two events
was taken to him by Joseph p. Tu-
multy. his secretary, and the latter
said that the President expressed his
qualification.
From now on DR.. Grayson will renal,
constantly at the White House. He
does not believe there is real cause
Tor alarm over the Presidents con-
dition. but the seriousness Of his all
ment is rejected generally in admin
istratlon circles and among the sat-
taches OF the White House Their
attitude Is one of genuine concern
:, The daily routine at the White
House hereafter and until the Prcsi-
dent recovers will probably be a
repetition of today.
Trained Nurse In Charge.
With Mrs. Wilson. Dr. Grayson and
framed nurse In attendance. the Presi-
The consulting physicians visited him
this forenoon and again this afternoon,
Mrs; Wilson has been in constant At
tendance upon the President since he
nrst ms .ook sick which was shortly after
its way back to Washington and Dr.
GraySon is somewhat concerned lest
she over-eXert herself on behalf of
her husband.
last night but he will come 10 Wash
inSton from time to time.
Dr. Grayson set at rest for the time
oeing reports that the President might
nave nave 70 undergo slight operation. He
considered either by himself or his
colleagues in the case. He maintains
confidence in prescription Of absolute |
rest and quiet.
Nothing has been decided on the
Washington for some secluded retreat. |
In fact IT is believed il would be dan
Gerous for him to undergo the fatigue |
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