The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-01
THE VICE president.

1Er, Hobart's Physicians Say He Is
Improving, but in a Weak cOndi-
tiou-smaI1 Hopes Held Out, How
ever.
NEW YORK, oct, S1.-vice President
Hobart, in the opinion of his physician,
is not likely to die to-day and may
survive for several days. Mr.. Hobart
at O'Clock this morning was still
asleep and resting quietly in a natural
slumber not induced by drugs. Or.
William Newton, the family physician,
spent the greater part of the night in a
room adjoining the patient. White DR..
Newton would not give out detailed
statement as to his patients condition,
he said that Mr.. Hobart's nervous sys-
tenn was wrecked as a result Of over
work, and that his heart had suffered
in the general breakdown. At o'clock
this morning one OF the servants hur-
riedly summoned DR.. Newton. All the
windows in the house were Illuminated
and figures could be seen running from
room to room. Subsequently DR.. New
ton responding to ring at the door
bell, stated that while Mr.. Hobart was
asleep his pulse had become so weak
that the nurses had become frightened
and sent for the doctor. Later, the
pulse Of the patient became stronger,
and fears were relieved for the mo-
ment. During the treatment adminis-
tered the vice president awoke and was
assisted to a sitting posture. While he
seemed to understand what was said
and done near him and appeared to de-
sire to speak. no sound passed his lips.
Later Mr.. Hobart was helped to a re-
clinlng position and dropped into an
easy slumber,
Frederick Evans, the vice presidents
private secretary, said at 10 o'clock that
DR.. Newton had authorized the state
nent to be made that Mr.. Hobart was
,aasler than he had been during the
night, that there was an improvement
IN his pulse and that he was as strong
as he was at the same hour yesterday.
DR.. Newton could not offer any hope,
however, and said Mr.. Hobart may not
i've the day out, or he may live q week.
Dr. Newton at Paterson at II o'clock,
ssued the following bulletin.
THE vice president awoke Mt 8
I'clock feeling much refreshed and he
las remained very comfortable ever
since. HIS pulse IL very good and he
'sas taken considerable nOurishment.
lie Is sitting mp Mt II o'clock and his
condition Is good.
(sIgned.) wv. 1. NEWTON
At p. M, Mr.. Hobart was still rest
ing quietly. No change for the worse ls
anticipated this afternoon or evening.
fr. Hobart nwoke Mt O'Clock refresh
cd and feeling much stronger than yes
.erday. His pulse was frner and he
look considerable nourishment. He snt
upon the edge of the bed. chatted with
ifrs. Hobart and read the papers,
showing as much Interest in what was
going on about him us when well. The
doctor said that he was improving, al
: though in weak and critical condi-
tlon.
PATTERSON, N. j., Oct. Sl.--At G
O'Clock this evening II was announced
that Vice President Hobart had passed
"a very comfortable day. He has taken
an interest in affairs. has been very
cheerful and enjoyed natural sleep.
He himself says that It has been one Of
the best days he has passed In a week.
PATTERSON. N. j.. Nov. lat mid
night Vice President Hobart was sleep.
ing restfully, with every prospect OF n
good night. He Is weak, but holding
his own. No relapse is anticipated to-
night.