Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-24
President Mckinley Denied Himself
to Visitors Today.
SUFFERING FROM NFURALGIC PAINS
Nothing Serious the Matter and
No Alarm Need Be Felt.
A CANE PRESEN TION

President Mckinley sent word to all OF
his visitors this morning that he would be
unable to see any of them today. He re-
maned- in the private part of the White
House all during the day, engaged in spe-
cial work. He saw two or three members
of his cabinet for a short while, but other
wise was without visitors Several rumors
arose out of the failure of the President to
be IN his room. One of these was that the
President was sick. The facts are that the
President has been suffering for some time
with slight pains IN his face. He believed
these to be due to his teeth, and several
days ago sent for a dentist, who did some
work. The pains, probably of a neuralgia
nature, nave not been greatly relieved, and
the President preferred to remain in the
private apartments, away from draughts.
than to run the risks OF sitting in his
room and being exposed to the constant
opening of doors. The Presidents physi-
clan and dentist advised him to remain
away from his office.
In all other respects the Presidents beal+b
IS good and there is not the slightest cause
Tor alarm or for sensational stories
Inc President did not attend church YES
terday. 1t is thought, however, that he will
attend the regular cabinet meeting tomor-
row, and that he will be able to go to Phil
adelphia on Thursday.
Some White House Callers.
Representatives Powers and Dovenner,
eX-Representative Fischer of New York and
senator Mcmillan were among the visitors
at the W hite House today, when informed
that the President would not be able TO
see anybody.
The formal announcement Of Mr.. Fischer $
appointment as member of the board of
appraisers at New York has not yet been
announced, although the President told
Senators Platt and Depev more than a
week ago that he would make the appoint
ment. This is considered final. and the an
pointment will probably be announced
shortly.
Representative Dovenner is here to rec
ommend John b. McNally - postmaster at
Wellsburg, w. Va.
A Gold and Silver Cane.
President Mckinley vas presented Satur-
day afternoon with magnificent solid sill
yer and gold walking cane and a massive
paper weight made of the precious white
metal. Mr.. j. H. Houglas>s of New AL
bany, Ind, devoted admiast of thepRres-
tdent, was the donor. He y-.s accompanied
to the White House by Mr.. Edwin B. Hay
the Well-kEown attorney Of this city, who
presented the visitor to the chief executive.
Mr.. Hcugland Is the owner and repre-
sentative of the Golden Cross and Eagle
mines in Grant county, New Mexico and
but recently came east from the diggings
He is a typical old miner, roIgh of address,
bat with kindness of heart and generosity
meyer exceeded.
Inc cane was modelled out of the finest
silver the mines could produce. 1t is sur
mounted with handsomely engraved solid
gold head, and is Withal a decidedly hand
some and valuable article. The paper
weight is also made of the purest silver
metal, mounted with gold. 1t is octagon in
shape. representing, as Mr.. Hougland pro-
phetcalIy said in presenting It, Mr. Nc
kinieys eight years term of office The
PRESIDENT was much pleased with the mu-
hlilcent gifts, the tokens of an appreciated
admlratlon The sentiment also seemed to
impress Mr.. Mckinley. and he took from
the larel of his coat the carnation he wore,
presenting it to the generous and patriotic
miner The latter in accepting it, said the
little flower would be preserved and handed
down. by will, to his children.