Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-10-04
President Able To Take Some NOurishment, Got Some
 Rest, is Belief. DAUGHTERS LEAVE HOMES FOR FATHERS BEDSIDE Chief Executive Fights Combined Ef- fects of Nervous Collapse, Chronic Ailment and Attack of
 Influenza

Washington, Oct. 3.-President Wilson's condition was described as about the same, with a slight im- provement" in a bulletin issued to- night from the white house by his physician, Dr. Cary T. Grayson.
 The bulletin follows:
 "Ten p. m., white house. The pre- sident's condition today is about the same with slight improvement.
 "Grayson."
 The bulletin was given out through Secretary Humility. Dr. Grayson who met the newspaper men, de- clined to elaborate on. the brief bull letin. It was understood, however, that the president was able to take some nourishment and got some sleep during the day.
 Mir. Wilson's physicians have in- dicated that his ailment had not yet clearly revealed the extent of it's in- roads upon his system and that some days might be required to disclose it's full effects.
 Nervous exhaustion, complicated with his long standing weakness, of the digestive organs, and lingering touch of last springs attack of influ- enza, the doctors say, have cosider- ably weakened the presidents powers of resistance.
 Combined Attack.
 For a man of his years, however. Mr. Wilson's general physical system is said to be in good condition to withstand the combined attack GUljnct yxhio1 hn There have been no ntimations of depleted heart action, and the presi- dents mind is declared by his phvsi- clans to be so alert that they have had considerable difficulty in keeping his attention diverted from he affairs of his office
 The prohibition against official acts o fany kind. modified several days ago long enough to permit him to sign few bills and nominations, has heen rigidlv imposed aaginst by Dr. Grayson. who is prepared to be in- s,stent that no executive business shall come before the president until he has shown marked improvement. In enforcing their rest prescription, the physicians attending the presi- dent are particular concerned about ms sleeplessness. This is understood to to De connected with after affects of me influenza attack. Since the presi- dent came home i'll there have been many reports a simple operation m,ght be performed to ward off com nncatlons but his physicians have e'ther discredited or declined to dis russ such possibility The presi- nent is permitted to see only mem oers Of his family and virtually the only source of public information 'e"ardlnp his illness has been the nrlef official bulletins issued by Dr.. Grayson.
 Notables Call.
 Today flood of messages of sympathy reached the White House, ana many prominent officials, diplo- mares and other callers to exnress 1'e,r solicitude. Former President Iatt was one of those who made such a d call. remaining for half hour with secretary Humility, and expressing HIS earnest hope for quick recovery. u,hlef Justice White also paid a ea,, m of courtesy. Among the other callers, none of whom was permitted m % see the president. were Wm. G. McAdoo. MT. Wilson's son-in-law. for merry secretary and treasury, Sam uei Gompers. and several members VI tne diplomatic corps. oaonet members kept in close touch with the presidents condition, ana M throughout official Washington, m,e 1he feeling of concern continued. The wnlte House teleuhone was kept busy thnswerlng inquiries as to whether mere had been a change in the presi- "enf's condition. Mrs. McAdoo, one of the presi. rents dauehters. reached the White Vvouse in the afternoon from New ELK FuaA and another daughter, Mrs. n, me night from Cambridge Mass son me presidents brother, Joseph Will "nIte m House.
 vedt me president was informed late of fstssrdav ts M of the defeat in. the senate { troo4' sne rail amendments to the peace treaty teaty and of the ratification of the nnt;ey oy the French chamber of de. cbaos ana this news apparently tv tesaea sa:s nm considerably, Mr. Tumul. tha a' was announced officially that VOL! urn In the presidents condition tr;., t;;uu not interfere with the indus even. conference next week. In the on e"s M that the president is not able t;o, monday to address communica- Tnn, 10 the conference. Secretary nroa;. n;uity will notify them of thetI salaat:ent's slIs,uent's desires regarding the off;canon of permanent presiding
 N Grayson talked with Dr. F. X. 1
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