The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-03-16
RESISTING THE REAPER.
Gen. Harrison Makes a Gallant Fight
Against the Onward March
of Death.
APPARENTLY A HOPELESS STRUGGLE.
The oxygen Treatment Resorted to
in Order to Assist Nature in Re-
lieving the Affected Lung, But
with Indifferent Success-The Gem
eraI Gradually Sinking.

indianapolis, Ind, March 13.-Last
night was a long, anxious vigil to the
watchers at the bedside of Gen. Har-
rison and to the thousands of friends
of the ex-president all over the coun-
try. The gloom emanating from the
Harrison home spread not only over
this city, but over the state and na-
ton. and the whole country waited
with the deepest concern for the
story of the fight against death told
in the bulletins that came hourly
from the side of the dying man.
The Oxygen Treatment.
The oxygen treatment by which it
was hoped to ease the patients
breathing to such an extent that the
affected portion of his lungs might be
relieved of the STRAIN that deepened
the inflammation. while he would be
nble to recuperate a little of the
strength that was being continually
worn away. was administered regular
iy throughout the night. While it did
not bring results that were at any
time encouraging, il enabled the gCn-
eral to prolong the fight. Gen. Harri-
son gave no signs during the night
that indicated hat he recognized
those about him or that he was suf-
fering greatly.
4 DeplorabIe Feature.
A feature which deepened the gloom
that Law over the household was the
probability that neilLer Russell B.
Harrison nor Mrs. Mary Harrison Nc
Kes. the generals son and daughter,
would be able 20 reach his bedside
before the end came. y telegram re-
ceived from the former stated hat he
would leave Washington at one
o'clock this morning, which bring him
into this city at about midnight;
while a message from Mrs. Mckee,
from Saratoga, y. Y, received about
the same time. contained the informa-
ton that she could NOT leave the bed
side of her two children, who were
seriously i'll of the measles.
Temporary Feeling of Relief.
This morning when the people of
the city learned that the general had
lived through the night there were
general expressions of relief ard
qualification, based on the impression
that if the patient had successfully
fought off death through the night,
dav would bring TO him recuperated
energies and possible promise of life.
However. this hope did not relieve the
anxiety felt by all, and the bulletin
boards were surrounded with the
large crowds and the telephone calls
came in the same numbers as yester-
day and last night.
Many beautiful flowers have been
received at the Harrison home during
the illness of the general, and each
hour brings in many additional offer
inCs of this character. 1t was deemed
best to take but few flowers into the
sick room.
The Harrison home was closed to
newspapermen. yesterday and last
night the house was fairly besieged
with representatives OF the local pa
pers and correspondents for foreIgl
papers until it vas apparent that
change OF arrangements for furnish
xng bulletins would be necessary. Ac
cordingly it was arranged to give GU
the bulletins only ly telephone.
Relatives En- Route.
Mrs. Eaton, the sister of Gen. Iar
rison, who lives in Cincinnati, arrived
at the Harrison home at noon. Mrs
Norris. the sister who resides in Min
neapolis, is on her way to this CTS
and is expected to arrive some tim
.lsa .F..u,,1,y 49, ~ r1v IN tha aV.n
ing. Mrs. Bevin, Of Ottumwa, Ia, TIL
third sister, is supposed to be on he
way here, although no word from he
TO that effect has been received as yet
John Scott Harrison, one of Gen
Harrison's two brothers, who lives il
Kansas City, is known to be en- route
but il is o known at what hour h
will arrive here. Carter b. Harrison
of M~urphysboro. Tenn, the othe
brother, has not been heard froI
since he was notified of the %critica
condition of the general. 1t
thought that he is on his way her.
In n emi-Comatos State.
Indianapolis, Ind, March IA fe'
minutes before one o'clock this aftel
noon the report came unofficial
from the Harrison home hat the gen
'eral had sunk into a semi-comatus
condition from which it was imposs
bic to arouse him, and that the onl
means by which it could be detern
ired if he were alive was by holdin
n mirror over his mouth and nostril
Even by his means it was appareI
only by The closest examination tn;
respiration still continued.
Gradually sinking.
indianapolis, Ind, March II, H.: