Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-18
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Anxious inqairers At the White House.
Mrs. Hsrrison's condition il substantially the
same - IL has been for several days. II there
il any change II is . return Of the nervousness
and perhaps . partial reaction, inasmuch -
she 10 not considered weaker than she has been
for the past three days. Last night she was
very restless and did NOT get much sleep, and
DR.. Gardner was pleased to ind that she was no
worse this morning in consequence.
Ihere were messages Of inquiry from all the
cabinet officers early this morning. Attorney
General Miller came over about 10 o'clock
and had talk with the President, when
the latter told him that Mrs
Harrison was pretty comfortable and
there was no reason why the cabinet marty
should not feel thoroughly treasured in going
TO Chicago. The Secretary Of State and Mira
roster came 70 the White House at quarter to
IL and Mr.. Halford came down and carried the
same encouraging message to them.
Ihe wife Of the Attorney General did not 60
to Chicago, - she desires to have Mrs. New
conner stay with her a. much Of her time as she
can be spared from the White House. The
ladies' are Intimate friends and equally
devoted to Mrs. Harrison. The presence
Of Mrs. Newcomer has had . beneficial effect
on the invalid last evening and today and IL
source Of great pleasure to the President. who
invited her, and the rest Of the family.
Mrs. and Miss Parker aud Mrs. Breckinridge
were among the callers this morning, who spent
some time above stairs. The latter has in Mrs.
McKee's name answered lately the many let
tiers and notes Of sympathy sent to the latter, q
thoughtfuiness on Mrs McKee's part that no
one expected at such a time.
Mr.. Russell Harrison 10 confined TO the house
today BY sprsined foot, the result of an acct
dent yesterday.
THE MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY.
As has been iutimated from time to time in
these columns, each and every member of the
Presidents family shows keenly the effects Of
the past weeks Of anxiety and loss Of sleep.
Tho President himself looks worst Of ALL Yes
terday afternoon he resumed his drives, as be
has not been far out Of the neighborhood for
the past four or FIVE days. He took with him
Mrs. Newcomer Of indianapolis, whose arrival
was noted In yesterdays STAR, and they re-
manned out for about an hour and half, the
President feeling much refreshed by the outing.
Mrs. Mckee is looking bad, as the almost
absolute confinement TO the sick rom for the
last two weeks is telling on her. She has con-
scented to let Mrs. Newcomer take her place for
few days SO that she may get little con-
tinuous rest and be more in the fresh air. Mrs.
Newcomer is q lifelong friend Of the President
and Mrs. Harrison. She is the widow Of DR..
Newcomer, who was the family physician Of the
Harrisons for many years in Indianapolis.
Mrs. Dimmick is SO completely worn out that
for the present she will remain at Lieut. and
Mrs Parker's home and get good rest. She
has been most devoted to her aunt since the
first days Of her illness and has not spared her
self single moment Is is therefore necessary
for her If she is to escape serious illness TO take
the rest now, when she needs it SO greatly. Mrs.
Parker, while not remaining at night, spends
many hours every day with the family and is
equally devoted to her aunt.
Mrs. Russell Harrison has been the most San
guine OF all the household as to Mrs Harrison e
health Feeling this way a fortnight ago she
made all her plans to spend this week in Chi
caso and had invited q party Of New York
friends to accompany here there Last week.
however, the precarious condition OF the in
valid caused her 10 change her plans, and 20
both sho and her husband will remain this week
at the White House. She divides the day with
Mrs. Mckee at the bedside of their mother and
generally takes the morning hours for outdoor
recreation, either driving or walking
The President, suffering as he is himself ia
most solicitous for his daughters and Is contin-
ually urging them to 60 out in the fresh air.
only trlfling in comparison with the burden of
grief which the head Of the nation daily carries
with him in keeping up his public duties.
Mrs. Harrisons only brother, Judge Scott Of
Port Townsend, Wash, ID the only relative who
has not been with her since her serious illness
began. 1t In expected that he will be here in q
few days. Members Of the family write to him
almost daily of the changes In Mrs Harrison 9
condition.
RrMoRs WITHOUT FOUNDATION.
As is generally the case, the day that Mrs.
Harrison is comparatively comfortable IL the
one when exaggerated accounts OF her con-
dition somehow gain credence. Yesterday AZ.
ternoon a rumor brought some members OF the
cabinet to the White House in hot haste, who
received the welcome assurance that there was
no bad news at all from the sick room. Az
most Of the ladies Of the cabinet were packing
upon which they started this morning. they
were more or less unsettled all day In their
plans.