Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-28
SEEMS DETERMINED TO DIE
SAMUEL MCDONALD AGAIN TRYING
TO THWART PHYSICIANS.
Renewal of the Efforts Attributed to
Disappointment mt His Broth
er's N0n-Arrival.

Within the past twenty-four hours there
has been a grave change for the worse in
the condition of Samuel Mcdonald, as well
as decided change in the belief expressed
by his attending physicians at the Emer-
gency Hospital that he had concluded to
cease his efforts to thwart the measures
necessary to his recovery. He was consid-
erably better yesterday. and had continued
to take nourishment naturally and conduct
himself as a model patient 1t became
evident, however, during the evening and
night that he was renewing his endeavors
to prevent recovery. He ceased taking
food and began to assist rather than to
try to retard the vomiting which accom-
panies such suffering as he is undergoing.
Physicians Apprehensive.
DR.. Moulden. the resident physician at
Emergency, said today that nourishment
would be supplied to Mcdonald again in
the manner it is usually given to those who
refuse to take it naturally. such as was
done when Mcdonald first came to the
hospital, but that the patients tremendous
physical and will power, If conferred upon
his own destruction along the lines he has
evidently determined to readopt. would
make efforts to save him doubtful 1t is
necessary, said DIR. Moulden, to have a
IL
assistance, In bringing about an improve
ment or recovery in one in such a serious
state, but In McDonald's case neither is
now apparent, but the contrary is true.
Disappointed at Brothers, Not Coming.
Those who know Mcdonald best attribute
Ills evident renewal of his determination to
bring about a fatal result of his self
inflicted wounds to the failure Of his
brother. w. H. Mcdonald, to come to him
as he expected. The wounded man is as
noted for his sentimental nature as he is
for his strength in other attributes, and
there is no doubt felt by his intimates that
he was looking forward TO his brother s
arrival with keen expectation, and that he
was as keenly disappointed when informed
that the latters business prevented MIN
coming.
Constantly Watched.
Everything, of course, viii be done by
the attending physicians, nurses and others
at the hospital to bring about his recovery
despite any determination he may cherish
otherwise. police officer is constantly al
his bedside, the one on duty today being
Policeman Livingston, and each is fully
instructed as to what measures to take IN
case Mcdonald attempts physical move
ment of an injurious character. The NEIL
tai effect, however, Is what the physicians
most fear.
District Attorney Undecided.
United States Attorney Anderson returned
today after short absence from town. He
has investigated to some extent the facts
In connection with the recent assassination
Of Mr.. Frank H. Norris, auditor for the
War Department. by Mcdonald, and will
decide tomorrow whether or not to call the
case to the attention OF the present grand
Jurors, whose term Of service expires Mon
day next. No necessity for extraordinary
haste In the matter exists In the opinion of
the United States attorney. II Mcdonald
survives his wounds he will. IT Is stated
be indicted and placed on trial as speedily
as the proper conduct Of public business
will permit, so it is stated.