Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-03
Condition of Mr.. Wilson
Shows No Improvement
Today.
DAUGHTERS ON WAY
TO HIS BEDSIDE
Ansther Consultation Of Physicians
Hsld-0psration For Slight Nose
Trouble May. .Bs Undsrtaken-con-
dition Of Arteries Due to Four Years
Of Strain Cause Of Greatest Concern
Statement Of Dr.orayson.

Statement Of Dr.orayson.
Washington, Oct. s.-The con-
sulting physicians have agreed with
DIR. Grayson that the president Is
suffering from, nervous exhaustion
brought on by his tour over the
country ard the work at the peace,
conference. DIR. Grayson said 1t
was with difficulty that his mind
gould be diverted from public at
fairs. DR.. Grayson is remaining In
constant attendance on the presi-
dent. but when he needs rest, Drs.
Ruffina and Suit will relieve him.
Scores of inquiries as to the
presidents health are being re-
ceived at the White House.
Washington, Oct. 8.-There was no
Improvement in President wilson's
condition this morning and Rear Ad-
miral Grayson held another consulta-
tion with Rear Admiral Stitts. Of the
Naval Medical School. and DR.. Sterling
Rugging, Mrs. Wilson'S family physi-
clan. who participated in yesterdays
consultation
The president slept some last night.
With him is O trained nurse who Is as
sisting Mrs. Wilson in caring for the
patient. The president has no temper
ature and his heart action IL good.
Mrs. William Gibbs McAdoo and
Mrs. Francis 6ayre, daughters Of the
- q a11.
ington.~ Mrs. Sayre il coming from
WilliAmstown. Mass. II was said that
while members Of the famiiy had not
been summoned to Washington. Mrs.
McAdoo and Mr., 6ayre haA sxpFesssd
q desire 70 come. Miss Aargarst VII.
Gson - 1eWsn WashingtoA.
oayssn Aerrysd ,..e.-s
Dr. 0gAySon looked very worried
when soen just after issuance Of the
bulletin yesterday. His dtstressed ap-
pearance may have been due some
what to tho fact that ne II said to
be, not very well himself, in conse-
quence OF the great strain that has
been upon him since the presidents
illness. But he frankly admitted no
was worried.
His chief concern, % said, was
mainly due 20 tho fact that the presi-
dent Is moro tran 81 years old and
has been under tremendous strain
for at least four years. -
= The presidents blood pressure II
said to be normal. There IL some con-
Germ over the condition OF his arteries
on account Of his age and the great
strain to which he has been sub
jected.
DR.. Grayson said that the prssi-
dents vitality WAS BY no means ex-
hausted, but that It had been drawn
upon to such IN extent - to need
repletion. This could only be ac-
complishsd thru complete rest and
gradual building up.
Tho only Information cbtatnable
about the prssident's condition was
from the bullstins and the statements
made ~ Or. drayson at the time Of
their issuance
Secretary Tumulty ana other mem
bers OF the president's stan when ques-
toned said al information must come
thru DR.. Grayson.
Mr.. Tumulty asked that the news Of
the presidents condition should not be
exaggerated, stating that he was conf
dent there was no occasion for alarm.
but he ana al the members Of the
presidents executive staf1 gave the
impression Of anxiety.
> Report opsratIon Necessary.
There was = report around the
White House Of Z possibility Of the
necessity Of an operation. Inquiry to
develop what truth there was In this
report brought tho information that
the president had some affection Of
the frontal sinus
The presidents nervous condition n
understood. to have brought on nerv-
GUS indigestion. From what could b
learned he n not suffering any sps-
cial pain, but does suffer from ex-
haustion. II was because Of his sx-
haustation that he was put to bed s
< When the news reached the Capitol
that specialists had been called IN 10
consult It crested q furry Of inter-
est on the part Of many senators and
deep concern. Nj
The senate at tho time was voting
upon the Fall amendment Az quick
" as votes were taken on each.
amendment, senators adjourned to the
5cci;ossss.s.ee.n= and there discussed the
possibilities Of the presidents condi-
ton, ~
IN The effect Of the presidents illness
on the treaty probably will depend
upon the developments Of his malady.
Naturally, OF, course, there 10 very
great sympathy for the president on
account Of the courageous fight he
has put up for his convictions. but
there dosa not appear to be any rea--a
son at present for believing that this
will sway any votes.
Rscall Ntviliins 70 Die" spssch.
III 4 It was RECALLED that the president
on his trip In one Of his speeches had
said that he would be willing to die
II he could get the treaty thru with
out material amendment.
Il 49, - racalled that on sev-5