The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-31

"C. E. SAWYER, NJ. D.,
 RAY LYMAN WILBUR, N. D.,
 70. M COOPER, M. D.,
 "J. T. BOONE, M. D.,
 HUBERT WORK, M. D.
 The development of pneumonia was the one thing which Brigadier Gen eral Sawyer, the Presidents personal physician had said less than two hours earlier that he feared almost above all else, as complication.
 Secretary Work. one of the consult ing physicians, left the Presidents rooms plainly disturbed by the change In the Presidents condition. He was joined by Secretary Hoover. and with tion.
 Doctors COuntenance Grave.
 Dr. Wilbur's countenance was grave.
 Soon after the issuance of the bull letins Lieutenant Commander Boone went out for a walk, which he said might well be interpreted as mean ing that no crisis was immediately expected.
 Announcement was made that there would be no further consultations or bulletins issued during the night un- less there was a decided change in the condition of the ckSef executi1e
 Members of the Presidents marty. a. they scanned the last basietia is- sued were prompt tc note the meas ured words of the physicians when they read the President was tenn peramentally" as contr&sted with ;'physically' well adapted to make a strong fight against the broncho- pneumonia infection.
 As q measure of precaution, oxygen tanks were brought into the hotel late tonight, but physicians said the need for that administration had not at that time The oxygen plained' only in case the patient showed difficulty in breathing be- cause of congestion in his lungs. Gives warning The following bulletin had been issued early in the night:
 The Presidents condition is as follows:
 Temperature 1oo,6 degrees.
 Pulse 125.
 Respiration A and somewhat ire regular,
 There is some cough and evidence Of congestion In one lung. He has taken some nourishment
 Except for weakness and restless ness he has been fairly comfortable during the day though his condition is serious one.
 "(Signed)
 "C. E. SAWYER, NJ. D.
 RAY LYMAN WILBUR. NJ. D.
 "C. M. COOPER. M. D.
 'J. T. BOONE, NJ. D,
 HUBERT WORK, Nj. D." Mrs. Harding Nurse.
 When the Harding party left Washington more than a month ago for the l5,00o-mile trip to Alaska and return by the Panama canal and Porto Rico, 1t was considered possf- ble that the travelling might affect Mrs. Harding unfavorably. She had just recovered q short time before from a serious illness, but she insist ed on making the tour with her hus- band.
 Today the woman who was expect- ed to be oursed has become tho nurs.. Her strength regained early in tho long trip, Mrs. Harding has cheCrfully assumed the burdens of aiding in the care of Mir Harding. who has been stricken with illness.
 Still smiling in the face of adverse fortune. displaying a courage that has wtn for her the admiration of avery melrher of the presidential party. sh. also s lending an effective aand lr the tusiness office, where secretaries and clerks labor with the work ot cancelling arrangements made st advance points. of acknOwl- .dging hundreds of messages of so- lcitude, and responding to con- .iuupus telephone calls from anxious friends every where in the country.
 o O O Trip Is Abandoned.
 It was disclosed today that it was Mrs Harding who finally persuaded
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