Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-09-10
GOOD NEWS FROM The
PRESIDENTS BEDSIDE
Physicians Give Encouraging
Reports.
NO BAD SYMPTOMS YET

Stricken Chief Has Almost Passed the
Critical Period, But His Condition
Remains Favorable and Prospects
Are Bright for Recovery.
MILBURN HOUSE, BUFFALO, Sept O.
President Mckinley has gone through
the early part of the crisis III his case
without material sacrifice of strength or
the appearance of dangerous symptoms
Aside from the pathological condi-
tions of the case, circumstances today
were peculiarly favorable for the patient
It was an ideal September day, with
bracing air, moderate temperature and
light breeze blowing over the entrance
to the Milburn house The sun shone
brightly most of the time, with now
and then the shadows of light, f1eecy
clouds. The physicians were quick to
note these external conditions, for they
contributed greatly to the comfort of
the patient and gave assurance against
the depression of extreme heat or in.
clement weather.
The morning consultation of the ply
siclans brought out that the condition
of the president was entirely satisfac.
tory and they expressed renewed conf
denCe in his recovery.
The doctors assembled about o'clock
and it was 9:15 before any of them
came away from the Milburn house.
Pending their conference there was an
anxious wait Several visitors arrived,
including ex-Postmaster General Bis
sell and Charles p. Sanger. Mr.. Bis.
sell was one of the first to emerge from
the house after the doctors had COM
pleted their consultation, and in a brief
general way he summarized the situa-
tion by saying that the conditions were
favorable. A few moments later DR..
Roswell Park and Secretary Wilson
came out together, DR.. Park answered
the many inquiries with a cheerful ana
very positive assurance of confidence.
1.-The situation is entirely satisfac-
iory," said he, "and there are no symp-
toms to cause alarm, :"
He was asked if earlier bulletins re.
ferring to the presidents S somewhat rest
less night warranted any apprehensions.
"NoG in the least. IU is entirely nat
ural that the patient should have some
periods Of restlessness. But he is re-
ceiving no anesthetics. He is fully
conscious at all times when he is awake,
and his mind is clear.
When asked if the president conversed
with those about him, the doctor said
the patient was quite able to talk and
did SO as far as the physicians permitted,
although they were reluctant to permit
him to sap any of his energy in this way.
Secretary Wilson was overjoyed at
the word which the physicians brought
hn ioly To
'The president will get we'll. feel
it and am sure the doctors now feel it.
Of course, the danger has not been
passed, but the continued absence of
unfavorable symptoms strengthens our
hope. The period for peritOnitis to ap-
pear is rapidly passing away and there
is not a sign of Inflammation. The
promptness with which the operation
was performed and the skill with which
1t was accomplished are telling their
story. The tissues were sutured so
quickly that they probably began to
heal Immediately. The presidents good
health and the long life Of careful lv-
ing behind him are in. his favor, but
above all, his indomitable will and his
courage are the factors counted upon to
pull him through.
HE has made up his mind to live,
and live he will. The first rise in his
temperature during the night was some
what disturbing, but his febrile condi.
tion is better this morning, and our
hopes continue in the ascendant. The
fact that his slumber during the night
was restless was not to be wondered at.
All the conditions under which he is
living are abnormal The water and
liquid nourishment which he is receiv-
ing are being administered hypodermi-
cally, and this fact alone would account
for his restlessness.
DR.. Herman Mynter said to the AS.
sociated Press:
Everything is satisfactory. Every
hour that passes with no decidedly un-
favorable results is encouraging and in-
dicative of final recovery"
DIR. Eugene Wasdin, who was on the
consultation staff, said:
'The restlessness of the patient dur
ing the night is not serious, and it is to
be expected when it is understood that
he slept during the day"
Abner Mckinley, brother of the pres
ident, arrived at the house of Mr.. Mil
burn at 1905 this morning.
The good news from the sick room
was impaired to the presidents brother
and the latter's friends, and all joined
in heartfelt expressions of relief. In
tense anxiety had been felt over the out
come of the morning conference and the
result lifted great load of apprehen-
sion from those nearest and dearest the
president, giving them greater courage
than had been felt at any time before.
DamOOraeu Wfll Not March