Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-03
COEBEL SHOWS
IMPROVEMENT.
Passed Another Night Without Sc
riOu: Setback
MAY BE SOME HOPE NOW
Beekham II Aeflng-Governor- tIil Tia
Leaves for London e. Reward
for Assassin.

Frankfort, KY, Feb, 3.--At 1885 a. m,
the attending physicians reported Gov
ernor Goebel as resting quietly with
his general condition showing a dis
tinct Improvement over that Of "a hours
ago, This is the hour when his vital
ity has generally been az the lowest,
but It is believed that the night viii
be passed without any serious setback.
At 1890 o'clock this Saturday
morning Gov Goebel was as comforts
able as he had been at any time dur
Ing the day. He was able TO take a
little nourshment at midnight, some
ice cream being given him. The ind-
cations are for good night
In fact, Mr.. Goebels condition Is con-
sidered better than at any time since
he was shot. The iron will and deter
mination Of the wounded man that he
will not die by an assassln's bullet IL.
however, stll considered the main fac
tor in sustaining him. Last night the
attending physicians for the first time
held out some hope for his ultimate re.
coYery.
Gov. Goebel secured some sleep dur
ing yesterday which increased his
strength perceptlbly, and although un-
favorable symptoms showed themselves
at times, the sick man always rallied
well, Compared with twenty-fcur hours
ago, his condition shows decided i'm
proyement his temperature being
more nearly normal, though some fever
still shows itself
His pulse and respiration are still
high, but his kidneys, the condition OF
which had been regarded as the most
unfavorable symptom are performing
their functions In more normal man
ner, thus obyiating In a degree the dan
ger, Of uraemlc poisoning.
Gov. GOebel during yesterday COM
planned somewhat of bedsOreness aud
he was turned partly on his side 20 re
lieye the strained muscles This for q
time had an unfavorable effect, but he
soon rallied and shortly afterward fell
into a light sleep. His temperature at
10 o'clock last night was l00lf, his res
piration IS and pulse 100 Should the
wounded man undergo no change for
the worse before daylight his physl-
clans express the hope that his recov-
cry, though necessarily slow, will be
sure
"At present Gov. Goebel breathes al
together from his left lung" said Dr.
Williams at midnight "Clotted blood
has almost entirely coated his wound
ed right lung, which, Of course, forms
natural bandage and prevents. fur
Their bleeding but later will prove
somewhat a source of danger. The
clotted blood VIII decompose in about
eight days, and then II may be neces-
sary 20 remove q section OF a rib 10
remove the decomposed blood The
wound will then be drained and the
danger will then be from secondary
hemorrhage."
Frankfort, Ky. Feb. 2.--Lleut. Gov.
Beckham will tomorrow be acting
governor in place OF Gov. Goebel, who
is incapacitated from performing the
duties OF his office. A physicians GER
tlfcate was made out tonight declaring
that Goebel was unable, and will for
some time be unable 10 act, and by vir-
tue Of this the reigns Of power Will be
placed In the hands OF Lieut. Gov,
Beckham. who Will Immediately exer-
else all the functions OF the position.
He will have the powers, according to
the Democrats, OF appointing all Off
GERS that are selected by the governor.
and be will probably make these APP
pointments without delay. The first
announcement to be made will prob
ably be that Of Gen. John r. Castle
man OF Louisville as adiutant general.
II Is stated positively by the Demo-
cratic leaders that Gen. Castleman will
accept the position.
Two companies Of infantry left here
today for London, where they will pre-
serve the peace during the session OF
the legislature that will, under the
proclamation OF Gov. Taylor, begin in
that place on Tuesday next. A num-
Der Of Republican representatives also
left today for London 10 arrange the
preliminary matters incident 10 the
meeting. II Is the present intention OF
Gov. Taylor TO go 10 London IN person.
Arrangements have been made for
special train. The Republicans deny
that Coy. Taylor will leave the capitol
building, every precaution having been
made to keen the matter secret.
Gov Taylor tonight personally Of
fered a reward OF $500 for the arrest
and conviction Of the man who shot
Gov. Goebel.