The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-01
THE VICE PRESIDENT.
Mr.. Hobart's Physicians Say Ho is
Improving, but in Weak Condi-
tion-small Hopes Held Out, How

uIs 11oDlTL SSuySlSiauS ouy L1e Ab
Improving, but in a Weak Condi-
tion-small Hopes Held Out, How
ever.
NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-Vlce 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. DR..
William Newton, the family physician.
spent the greater part of the night in a
room adjoining the patient. While DR..
Newton would not give out detailed
statement as to his patients condition,
he said that Mr.. Hobart's nervous sys-
TEN was wrecked as result of over
work, ana that his heart had suffered
in the general breakdown. At 1 o'clock
this morning one of the servants hur-
riedly summoned DR.. Newton. All the
windows in the house We're Illuminated
and figures could be seen running from
room to room. Subsequently DR.. New
ton responding to q 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 admins
tered the vice president awoke and was
assisted to 4 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 q re-
c!inlng 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
'Tent to be made that Mr.. Hobart was
easier 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
live the day out. or he may live week.
DR.. Newton at Paterson at II o'clock,
issued the following bulletin
"The vice president awoke at .
o'clock feeling much refreshed and he
has remained very comfortable ever
since. His pulse is very good and he
has taken considerable nourishment.
( He is sitting Up at Il 0, clock Snnd his
10,
= tsIgned) Wv. Il. NEWToN.Sss9
At p. NJ, Mr.. Hobart was still rest
ing quietly. No change for the worse is
anticipated this afternoon or evening.
AIr. Hobart awoke at o'clock refresh
cd and feeling much stronger than yes
.erday. His pulse was flrmer and ho
cook considerable nourishment. He sat
upon the edge of the bed. chatted with
Irs. Hobart and read the papers.
showing as much interest In what was
going on about him as when well. The
doctor said that he was improving, al
/: though in weak and critical condi-
tion.
PATERSON, y. J., Oct Sl.-At 6
o'clock this evening it was announced
THAT Vice President Hobart had passed
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.
PATERSON, n. j., Nov. lat mid
night Vice President Hobart was sleep
ing restfully with every prospect OF q
good night He Is weak, but holding
his own. No relapse is anticipated to-
night.