The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-09-10

hotel, No. 1913 Broadway Here the pris-
oner occupied room 8. Nowak, the pro-
lrietor, said he knew very little about
his guest.
Buffalo, N Y, Sept 9.-The X-Ray ma
chine arrived shortly after 10 o'clock Sun
day and a few minutes afterward DR..
Charles McBurney, the famous New York
surgeon, drove hastily up TO the resi-
dence. Secretary Cortelyou and Mr.. Mil
burn had met him at the station.
The president, who was free from pain
for the first few hours after the shoot
ing, has suffered considerably since, and
when unconscious or semi-conScious means
as IL in agony. When completely con-
scious, however, he bravely gives nc sign
Of suffering.
Mai. and Mrs. Rand, who are intimate
friends of the president and Mrs. McKin-
ley, reached Buffalo Sunday morning
from Washington and went Immediately
is one of Mrs. McKinley's closest per-
sonal friends and her presence with the
presidents wife during this trying period
will be, 1t is believed, a great comfort to
the latter.
DR.. McBurney was at Stockbridge, Ct,
when the summons to come TO Buffalo
reached him, and he came direct from
there. 1t is explained that DR.. McBur-
ney'S appearance in the case has no i'm
mediate significance and does not in any
way reflect upon the attending physi-
clans. 1t was simply desired that the
best talent in the country in medicine
that in the event of a fatal termination
of the presidents wound there could be
no criticism and his family and friends
would have nothing with which to re-
DR.. McBurney is considered one of the
leading surgeons of the country, and his
reputation is worldwide. His counsel
is desired although the presidents adj
visers have the fullest confidence in DIR.
Park who also enjoys the highest repu-
tation as a surgeon. Indeed, he is con-
sidered by far the ablest surgeon in this
part of the state.
DR.. McBurney, after a thorough exam
ination of the president, reported that he
had not found single unfavorable symp-
tom, there not being the slightest indica-
ton of peritonitiS. This opinion of the
famous physician carries much weight
Either directly or through the prime
ministers every government in Europe
has expressed its sympathy. Not only
did King Edward and Emperor William
cable direct in their own names, but the
king of Portugal, King Oscar, of Swe-
den, the sultan of Turkey, President Lou
bet. Of France, and the king of Italy
have sent personal messages. These mon
archs have not hesitated to denOunce in
the strongest language the deed of the
assassin. The bulletins concerning the
all these inquirers abroad. Should occa-
sion arise, a contingency only cOnSid-
cred a very remote possibility, for the
vice president to discharge the duties of
president curing the ldlteI ulSdDlhlys
the cabinet would have to determine and
proclaim the necessity for such a course.
Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. s.-Through a
quiet peaceful Sabbath every word that
came from the big vine-clad house in
Delaware avenue in which the stricken
chief magistrate of the nation lies bat
thing for life was reassuring, and Sum
day night the chances of his recovery
were so greatly improved that all of
those who have kept the patient vigil at
his bedside feel strongly that his life will
be spared.
The developments of Saturday night
and Sunday were dreaded, but hour after
hour passed and the distinguished pa