Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
CRITICAL CONDITION
Representative Dingley Is Gradually
Growing Weaker.
APPREHENSIONS OF HIS FAMILY
Physicians Still Hope for Change
for the Better.
OTHER SICK ROWING

Representative Nelson Dingley, jr., Of
Maine is in a precarious condition, and
change for better or worse must come
within very few hours. The attending
physicians held a consultation this after
noon, after which they stated their patient
was resting somewhat easier than last
night. and that there was yet chance for
his recovery. This statement is based, 1t is
believed however, on hope rather than
upon the facts in the case, for it seems that
Mr.. Dingley must inevitably succumb to
the attack of pneumonia from which he has
suffered during the week past. His ply
sicians assure the family they have not
given up all hope, and will yet bring about
radical Improvement.
sgnifican, fact in connection with Mr..
Dingley's condition during the past thirty
Six hours is that two of his sons have been
telegraphed for and will reach the city
some time this evening to be with their
father. The two sons who are coming are
Messrs. Edward n. and A H. Dingley,
both of whom live in Michigan. Another
son. living in the City of Mexico, will not
come to Washington, for any change that
may take place in his fathers condition
will have had its effect before he could
reach here The two sons will assist their
mother and sister in nursing their father.
Much Weaker Today.
Mr.. Dingley rested only fairly well last
night and today, while it is said he IS
better in some respects, he is weaker
With each day the loss of vitality becomes
more and more apparent. The strain of the
serious condition in which he has been for
several days past is telling unmistakably
and there is more apprehension of an un-
favorable termination of the illness this af-
ternoOn than at any other time since Mr.
Dirgley was stricken. He continues in a
delirious state, and responds only feebly
when aroused by his physicians. The anx-
iety felt among family and friends is un-
disguised. Mr.. Dingley is in a crisis, and
the tide may turn at any moment. The
longer the expected change is delayed the
graver are the fears Every possible effort
is being made TO bring about an improve
Il ent. At times this change for the better
has seemed TO be near. but each time there
Is relapse. and the distinguished patient
grows weaker after each rallying spell
While his lung has improved and the
cough is not severe heretofore. the
ravages of the disease have SO weakened
MI Dlngley that but little hope is held out
late this afternoon. While the general con-
dition vas supposed to be somewhat bet
ter this morning, as the patient seemed a
bit brighter than last evening. it soon de-
yeloped he was no better, but on the con-
trary a trifie weaker.
The condition of Representative Dingley
excites deep solicitude at the Capitol
ciates in TIE House of Representatives are
kept constantly advised of every material
change.
other Sick Improving.
Ex-Secretary of State John W. Foster
continues 10 improve and this morning was
much better than for several days past
His fever, which had heretofore refused to
yield to treatment. had disappeared during
the night, when Mr.. Foster slept well and
enjoyed his rest He relished his nourisk-
ment this morning. and the fears as TO the
outcome of his illness have been dissipated
Messrs. John r. Mclean and Wayne Mac
NeaSh. both Of whom have been seriously
III with the grip, are much improved today
and have passed the serious stages of their
malady.
Representative Hull of Iowa is reported
to be steadily improving. and no further
concern is felt over his condition, although
II Will take some days for recuperation
NhiIe ther are no special changes in the
case OF Mr. Librarian Young inquiry at his
nome elected the information that he is
resting more quietly.