Magician is Helped by Second Operation—Condition Still Grave

Special to The New York Times.

DETROIT, Oct. 30–Harry Houdini was slightly better today as a result of yesterday’s operation. The magician’s physicians issued the following bulletin:

“Mr. Houdini has reacted to the second operation much better than we expected he would. His condition is very grave, but hope for his recovery has not been entirely abandoned. His temperature is 103, pulse 130 and respiration 140.”

The first operation, performed five days ago, was for appendicitis. Peritonitis developed and then paralysis of the bowels. The second operation, performed yesterday, was due to the latter complication.

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