Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-10-27
Nor so BAD.
Hall McAIIister's Ailment Not Paralysis
of the Brain.

of the Brain.
NEW YORK, October 26th-Regarding the
condition of Hall McAllister, Frank New
lands dictates the following statement:
"The reports which are in circulation re-
garding Hall McAllister's condition are ex-
aggerated. Mr.. McAllister went abroad six
months ago for his health, in hope that rest
would entirely restore it. Thus far he has
received no benefit. The doctors of dislinc-
ton whom he has consulted have discov-
cred no organic disease. They say that his
trouble is anemia or poverty of blood,
caused by overwork. We are desirous that
he shall remain here during the winter 10
order TO avail himself of the medical treat
ment here, but the doctors think that the
mild climate of the Pacific coast will be
beneficial to him. He will return to Cal
ifornia in few DAYS, but lie will not re-
sumo work till he is in better condition,
and his son, Hall McAllister, Jr., will ac-
company him in his journey west.
EVIDENTLY IN A SERIOUS CONDITION.
New YORK, October 26:h.--HaH Meal
lister, of San Francisco, who has Just been
brought back from Europe in a critical
condition of health, and who. it is believed,
is suffering from a serious mental affection,
is being cared for in the family of his SON
in-law, J. E. Newlands, at the latter's resi-
dence, No. Is Gramercy park. in this
city. Tie family aud friends of McAllister
are very reticent, and their unwillingness
to speak about him is the main reason for
believing that his mental condition is seri-
Gus. 1t is known positively that McAllis-
ter's physical health is extremely bad.
His trip to Europe, which was undertaken
expressly for the purpose OF recuperating
him by change of scene and withdrawal
from all business cares in San Francisco,
has had exactly the opposite effect. In
stead of being benefited by the trip, he is
in much feebler condition than he was
some months ago. 1t is doubtful whether
| the journey from New York to San Fran
cisco with him can be continued at once,
as was intended.
McAllister is now in his 62d year, and
long illness has made him seem much
older When your correspondent called
at Newlands' resider ce this evening he was
not permitted to see McAllister Newlands
| made no statement of his fa;her-in- law s
condition. He only said that McAllister
was not so critically i'll as reported. 1t is
understood, however, that since McAllister' s
arrival the Newlands have not received
company.
| The invalid is a brother to Ward Nc
4. Allister, the well. i.known society man of
| this city, who gained considerable notoriety
| by the statement IN an interview tnat the
eltei of New York consisted of only four
hundred.
| Ward McAllister was seen at his resi-
| denee, but was not inclined to give much
definite information. Ny brother is very
weak" he said, but the sensational re-
ports of his immediate collapse, or tie
danger of it, are exaggerated. understand
| that he will be taken to San Francisco in 4
day or two-at least in few days. He is
/ resting here. The members of his family,
who accompanied him to Europe, are with
him, and will return to San Francisco
| when he does.'
at is reported that Hall McAllister's
mind has been seriously affected by his
physical illness" said the correspondent.
!. Is this true? p
| Ward McAllister said The reports
are sensational
Is it not true then. that his mental con-
dition is serious?"
Ny brother is simply stopping in Ne.
! York TO recover his strength for the journey
10 San Francisco replied McAllister. "He
| is very weak"
No more direct statement could be eli
cited.