The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-27
A FIGHHlRG CHANCE FOR LIFE
That is the Way Dr. Mcclure Sums Up
Col. Mosby's Condition.
An OPERATION NOT NECESSARY.
The DistIp. uish "a Patient Put Under the
Influence OF Their and n Thorough Ex.
amipst,on Mads-H,s Mind Was
Slightly Clearer Lat Evening.

Colonel Mostly has fighting chance
for Hfe." said DIR. Mcclure TO a Times re-
preventative who called On him last nieht
JUS after the Doctors return from the
University Of Virginia. where he had
been called in consultation with local
physicians and surgeon In attendance
upon Colonel John 5. Mosby
The late sad accident to this famous
soldier. while he WAS driving near the
University OF Virginia. has been fully
told Of in the Times. and many now fear
that the end of the gallant. and fearless
Mosby is near at hand.
Or. Mcclure went on to say that he
went up TO the University Of Virginia
this morning. as requested TO see Colonel
Mosby. ana that the Colonel recognized
and slonc 10 HIM when he went 10 mis-
bedside, though afterwards he lapsed IL
to Inconsistencies.
THOROUGH EXAMINATION.
Ether was administered 10 Colonel
Moshy, said DR.. Mcclure. and thorough
examination OF the patient was made.
fracture OF the bone of the forehead
over the left eye. and of the bone be-
tween that eye and the nose was found
Just as was previously reported by Or.
Hugh L. Nelson. who had charge Of the
case.
There was feared TO be an cxtrava-
sation of blood on the brain. causing the
Inconsistencies. DR. Mcclure said that
everything possible for the comfort of
Colonel Mosby was being done hy lar.
Nelson. and Drs. Buckmastcr. Barrin-
ger. Christian. Davis. and Randolph. OF
the University.
Or. Lincoln. of Washington. the <amiy
physician of Colonel Mosby. had return
ed home. as he was also perfectly well
satisfied with the excellence OF the treat
ment that the patient was receiving.
Or. Mcguire. like all the other ply
sicians who have seen Colonel Mosby.
based hopes OF his recovery upon the
generals good health. and strength of
the constitution OF their distinguished pa
tent
He did not think when he saw him
to-day that he was in any immediate
danger and believed he had fighting
chance for his life. as he expressed it.
NO OPERATION NECESSARY
A special dispatch to The Times from
the University last night says
DIR. Hunter Mcclure arrived at the
University on the 2:lO =. NJ Chesapeake
and Ohio train from Richmond to-day
and he and DR.. Hugh T. Nelson. who has
charge of the case. at once put Colonel
Mosby under the influence Of ether. and
made thorough examination of the
wound about his eye. The previous dag
noses OF DR.. Nelson was confirmed.
a slight fracture Of the bone of the fore
head next 10 the nose was found. No
operation was deemed necessary and 1t
was concluded that his treatment up 10
date should be continued.
HIS MIND CLEARER.
This treatment consists largely In al
lowing nature to cure the bruised condi-
ton Of the brain at that point. and in the
meantime TO prevent inflammation. Great
hopes are entertained by those acquaint-
ed with the wonderful recuperative pow
ers and general clear system OF the Colo
mel. The doctors. however, admit no
more than a good even chance of recov-
cry. The mind Of Colonel Mosby is re-
garded by DIR. Nelson slightly clearer
this evening than II was this morning and
unfavorable development is mention
ed
RESTING EASY.
AT I A M The Times received dis
patch from Charlottesville saying:
At 1915 a. NJ. Colonel Mostly is resting
comparatively easy with the aid Of
opiates. He hasnot regained entire consci-
BUSINESS and the doctors consider his con-
dition very critical.
Another message from the bedside OF
the stricken soldier received at 2:15 this
morning. says:
The condition OF Colonel Mosby re-
mains unchanged He continues TO rest
fairly well. and Mr.. Russell his son-in-
law says that there is no fear of any
change for the worse tonight.
At 3 O'Clock this morning another mes
sage was received. as follows:
Colonel Mosby still resting easy. DR..
Nelson does not expect to see the patient
again tonight.