New Britain herald., 1924-02-02
CARY T. CRIMSON, STERLING RUFFIN, "H A. EOWIERo

II. A. FoWLEf.
 Tt looks as though Mir. Wilson would pull through the day" Dr. Grayson added to the formal text of the medical bulletin. But that's sub- jeet to the .hazard Of sudden change"
 The medical specialists, who are as- sisting pr. Grayson, Drs Fowler and Ruffin, left the house after a morn ing consultation, but will return at 6 D. m. and after a further conference then will issue further announce ment.
 Dr. Grayson, as usual. remained i'm physicians left.
 Although he has taken no nourish- ment in almost 24 hours, and is dis inclined even to take sips of water. Mr. Wilson's pulse. respiration and temperature early today were prac- tically normal.
 But he was steadily growing weak CT and weaker. Dr. Grayson. his physician, said his life was simply ebbing away.
 At no time has the former president been unconscious; at no time have such heroic measures as applications of oxygen been rcsorted to, and at no times have opiates been given, as he has been in no pain. Some stimu- lsnts have been given in small doses.
 At no time has Mir. Wilson been delirious, and he seems at all times to be conscious of what is going on in his chamber, although he is too weak to carry on a conversation. He does whisper 'yes' and a mo" in reply to questions as to what may be done to make him more comfortable.
 All Mir. Wilson's physicians feared the fickering flame of life would go out in the early morning hours when vitality is lowest. But while they anxiously watched over him, his heart action continued strong and his breathing regular, while he slept rest fully
 Having come through the night, the physicians now feel there is no predicting how far his tenacity may sustain him. It is not beyond the range of probability that Woodrow Wilson might finger along three or four days. It is of course possible that something may snap at any mo- ment and he will slip quickly away.
 Takes No Food.
 Mir. Wilson's failure to take nour- ishment this morning was a discon- certing sign to his physicians. When offered light foods he shook his head firmly and whispered mo" When offered sips of water he made the same reply. The physicians agreed that sustenance might have to be given in some other way.
 Tn the shaded chamber where the former president lies. Mrs. Wilson is his almost constant attendant, and it has been with difficulty that Dr. Grayson has persuaded her to take any rest. She took some sleep dur ing the night while Dr. Grayson re- lieved her at the bedside. Then she took up the vigil this morning while pr. Grayson went to his home for a brief rest. Either the physician or wife is constantly watching and wait ing
 Enormous quantities Of mail and telegrams pouring into the Wilson home will be acknowledged beginning today. Close friends have volunteered to take up secretarial duties; others have offered the loan of servants. motor cars or anything else needed for the emergency.
 Admiral Grayson returned 10 the Wilson residence shortly after 10 o'clock. and announced q few minutes later that Mir. Wilson still is con- scious."
 Joseph Tumulty. secretary to Mir. wilson while he was president. was the first caller today to be admitted 1 within the house. When he reap 1 peared he said that Mrs Wilson "still i is hopeful"
 she believes there is still he added. but of course she i, would not admit there was not l chance"
 out of the crowd that had gathered l; in the street g small boy carried to | Inc home a single rose as his offeT- ing to the sick man. II vas handed | ,o tbe maid who opened the door.
 Dr. Grsyson said the most distress ing circumstance attending the phy- ]. sicisps' task vas their inability 10 do more than relieve Inc patient of pain.
 He Is in no pain whatever" the ,ioefsr said. and it's hard to stand by l 2 ua ,,e,t 1,o able to do more for him"
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