The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-13
ROSCOE C0NKLING.
His Doctors Report Him in Good Condition,
with Very Fair Chance Of Recovery.

New YORK, April 1.-THE news from Mr..
Conkling's sick-chamber, this morning, is of
most cheering character, and there is every
reason to believe that the dread criais has
passed. Mr.. Conkling spent of the best
nights since his illness The periodical attacks
of delirium did not manifest themselves Mt all
during the night. The patient slept OF and on,
and there were few if any, symptoms OF pain
exhibited during his sleep. at about o'clock
this morning he awoke, and was given . drink,
when he soon dozed off again, and up to $50
o'clock still sleeping soundly At o'clock
Judge Coke. who left the house, announced the
welcome intelligence that Mr.. Conkling had slept
well all through the night. He awoke at about
five minutes past o'clock. this morning for
short time, but quickly dozed off again, and
left him sleeping"
DIR. Hartley left the house at 730 o'clock. He.
too, had cheerful news. 1'Mr Conkling." said
he. ''passed good night. and everything
looks promising About halfpast o'clock
Mrs. Conkling was seen. There was marked
difference in her appearance since yesterday.
There was hope in the faithful wifes voice and
eye. She. too, had slept, and much of the bag
gard appearance had left her countenance. She
said that DR.. Hartley had just informed her, be-
fore he left the house, that her husband had
passed one of the most comfortable nights since
he has eeen i'll. She herself she added, had
only Deen called once or TWICE curing the nlshts
and had enjoyed. like her husband, some re-
freshing sleep. She overjoyed at the IA
vorable indications in the sick-chamber.
DR.. Barker called on Mr. Conkling at 10 min
utes past 10 o'clock this morning. He found 40
change to speak of, but what little change there
was was for the better. Mr.. Conkiugs tenn
perature then 80 and his pulse SO. He dis
likes to have the abscess treated. Mr.. Conkling
rested rather better last night, but still
somewhat restless DIR. Barker said to
porter to-day: "On Tuesday said the chances
of Mr. Conkline'e recovery in
thenty- five, and to-day say they are enc In
ten"
During the afternoon and evening the reports
were of similar character.
Drs. Barker and Sands called at the house
$40 P. NJ, and remained in consultation till
nearly 10 o'clock Then the doctors left, and
DIR. Barker told reporters that Mr.. Conklng was
in splendid condition. When he went into the
room Mr.. Conkling recognized him and said II
am glad to see you, Doctor Then he went to
sleep, and is now sleeping quietly. Since
o'clock he has taken fifteen ounces of milk. The
doctor says he did not take his pulse temper
AZURE. but felt his pulse and found it good
According to DIR. Barker, Mr.. Conkling now has
a fair chance for recovering-about one in ten.
Mrs. Conkling has retired for the night, and the
Only persons 10 the room Dr. Anderton and
the nurse.
to-day that when it wa necessary for the physi-
clans to open and redress the wound in his head,
which happened twice. they were obliged to call
in two porters of the Hoffman House to hold the
patient down. despite the fact that ether was
also used. DIR. Barker said tonight that IL no
would pull through. A friend who has been
with Mr.. Conkling good deal during his illness
says he Is greatly changed in appearance, and
has lost fully sixty pounds in weight