Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-04
SPECIALISTS AGAIN
IN CONSULTATION
Ne Operation Decided Upon and One
Not Now contenplated-May Go to
Some Secluded Retreat For Indefinite
stay-Stats Business Kept Away
Has Signed Only One Paper Since
Return to Washington.


early today, the president having a
good nights rest, said a bulletin issued
by DR.. Grayson. The bulletin:
white House. oct. 4. 10:50 a. H.
The president had a good nights rest
and his condition II more favorable.
(SiEned) Grayson.'
The presidents temperature and
pulse are normal and the president is
said to be cheerful, altho somewhat
restless.
Two specialists who have examined
the president before were summoned to
Washington today. They were DR..
Dercum and DIR. schwelnitz. eye
specialists, both OF Philadelphia. They
were to have a consultation with DR..
Grayson and Drs. stitt and Ruffin. Of
this city, who have been assisting the
presidents physician.
No Operation Planned.
DR.. Grayson set at rest for the time
being reports that the president might
have to undergo slight operation.
He said nothing Of this nature had
been considered. He maintains conf
dence in prescription OF absolute
rest and quiet.
Nothing has been decided on the
proposition that the president go to
some secluded retreat. It IL believed
it would be dangerous for him to 7un-
derso thesj0urney. s
The presidents fllness "a appaes1gly
had been Judged as a passing ailmsnt
by most people. and DR.. Grayson's bull
letin. which revealed the seriousness Of
the case, came as an intense shock.
An instance Of how extreme is the
isolation Of the president under the
mo work no worry" orders Of DR..
Grayson. was afforded At the state
department yesterday afternoon when
It was learned that the president had
signed only one state paper since his
return. In ordinary times he signs
scores of papers from the State De-
partment,every day.
After holding q consultation Of more
than an hour. Drs. Dercum, Ruffin and
Stitt left the White House at o'clock.
1t was understood that the president
continued to rest during the forenoon.
DIR. Grayson remained at the White
House. while DR.. Schweintz was to eY-
anime the presidents eyes during the
day.
Daughters Visit Sick Room.
All three Of the presidents daugh-
ters are at the White House and are
permitted to visit their father.
William McAdoo. the presidents
on-in-law, called at the White House
this morning but did not see the presi-
dent.
Examination Of the presidents eyes
disclosed that his eyesight was as good
as it was at the last examination siv
months ago.
Admiral ! Grayson left the White
House at 1880 tp., m. He said he was
satisfied with the result Of the con-
sultation and the examination. The
president was resting comfortably, he
said. and there. was no change in his
condition. "
The presidents illness will affect
but will not suspend the work Of the
peace conference at Paris, 1t was sals
at the state department today.
VA secretary OF sState lansing "diu "
day that ne hadaneither seen nor COM
inundated with President Wilson dur
! ing, his present sickness. and indicated
that the president is not now taking
any part In the. direction Of the nego'
tiations at Paris.
sl Many Diplomats Call.
Messages from all parts Of the coun-
try and many foreign officials contin-
ued to pour into the white house TO-
day. and many diplomats called to in
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