The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-09
The PRESIDENTS RECOVERY PREDICTED

lot where four tents have been
erected FOR the use OF the newspa.
per men and the telegraph compa-
mics, group of reporters with an
attendant throng of messenger
boys talked in suppressed tones.
At the residence, except Fer II
solitary policeman at the main en-
trance, there was no sign of life un-
til eight o'clock, when General
Darlington, of Massachusetts, ar
rived to inquire of the Presidents
condition. Soon afterwards Drs.
Park, Wasdin and Mann arrived
for the morning consultation. Then
twenty-seven mem OF the Four
teenth infantry with two sergeants
and two corporals, under command
of Second Lieutenant Hamilton,
marched up to relieve the night de-
tail. While the physicians were in
consultation, Elmer Dover, Senator
Hanna's private secretary, appear
ed with message from the Senator
asking for news. DR.. Rixey sent
him very encouraging message
to the effect that the President had
nasR a very SoOA hASAt anu tAa L
none of the unfavorable symptoms
had appeared. At nine o'clock the
physicians issued this bulletin:
THE President has passed good
night and his condition this morn
ing is quite encouraging. His mind
is clear and he is resting well;
wound dressed at $50 and, found
in very satisfactory condition.
There is no indication of periton-
tits. PuISe 1872; temperature 1923;
respiration "a.
1T is GOOD NEWSw
1t was by far the most encour-
aging statement which has yet
emerged from the sick room, and
brought it across to the newspaper
tent fairly beamed as re handed it
to the reporters.
1T is good news" said he.
Before $40 silent crowds had
congregated at the ropes far down
the intersecting streets. Inquiries
for news from the sick room were
made in whispers as if the least
audibIe sound might disturb the
country's patient a third of a mile
away. The reassuring report that
there had been nc change for the
worse, and that the doctors were
encouraged was received with man
ifestations OF joy. Faces brighten
cd and there was much thanksgiv-
ing. The majority of the inquirers
after receiving the cheering news,
turned back into the heart of the
city to carry the glad tidings to
their homes, but many remained at
the ropes, taking up their positions
as if they intended to remain there
for the remainder OF the day. "A
few who could furnish a reasona bic
pretext were allowed to pass the
first line of sentries to the second
rope, a block from the Milburh
residence, and by 10 o'clock sever
al hundred people were at the in
ner lines OH either side.
The X-ray machine arrived short.
Iy after 10 o'clock, but it is under
stood that the physicians will not
make use of it for the present un-
less signs of inflammation appear
in the locality where the bullet is
supposed to have lodged. IF in
hammation does not appear, it will
show that the bullet has become
incysted and it's extraction can
wait until all danger of peritonitis
or septic poisoning is passed.
Mrs. Mckinley passed a conf fort
able night and shows no signs OF
breaking down. The whole atmos-
phere about the Milburn residence
grew perceptibly brighter as the
day passed without unfavorable
symptoms OF any sort.
DIR. Charles McBurney, the IA
nous New York surgeon, drove
hastily up to the residence soon
after 10 o'clock.
DR.. McBurney is considered one
OF the leading surgeons of the
country and his reputation is
worldwide. His counsel is desired,
although the Presidents advisers
have the fullest confidence in DR..
Park, who also enjoys the highest
reputation as surgeon. Indeed,
he is considered by far the ab1esc
surgeon in this part of the State.
HE NOW SUFFERS PAIN.
The President, who was free from
pain for the first few hours after
the shooting, has suffered consider
seni-conscious means as if in
agony. When completely conscious,
however, he bravely gives no sign
of suffering.
Major and Mrs. Rand, who are in
innate friends of the President and
Mrs. Mckinley. reached Buffalo
this morning from Washington and
went immediately to the Miiburn
residence. Mrs. Rand is one of Mrs
McKinley's closest personal friends
and her presence with the Presi-
dents wife during this trying pc
riod, lit is believed, will be a great
comfort to the latter
Secretary Wilson, Senator Proc
tor, of Vermont, and Maj. Gen,
Brooke were admitted to the Mil
burn residence about IL O'Clock
and appeared greatly encouraged
by the news they received. Secre-
tary Cortelyou sauntered over to
the newspaper reservation about
ll:3O and when questioned stated
e1nphatically that he felt much re-
Heved that no unfavorabIe sy1np-
toms had, appeared. He said the
bulletin issued this morning was
without doubt the most favora BILE
yet issued.
Secretary Gage and Secretary
Root arrived OF tho kilhurn 1toSf