Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-16
MRS. M'KINLEY SICK.
The Presidents Wife Worn Out
from Want Of Sleep.
1 CHANGE In The ITINERARY MADE.


San FrADclacO, 10 That Mfs. Mckinley
Could Rest ut the Home Of
Henry 7. Scott
San Francisco, May 1s.-The sud-
den illness of Mrs. Mckinley has
caused an unexpected change in the
itinerary Of President Mckinley. He
arrived in this city quietly yesterday
afternoon several hours ahead Of the
time schedule. The state Of Mrs. Me-
Kinley's health was such yesterday
morning that the president decided
to leave Delmonte and bring his wife
to this city Immediately to the home
of Henry 7. Scott, where she could
have complete rest for few days
and where a specialist could be con-
suited il necessary. A special Of two
cars and locomotive was made up
from the presidents special and at
1890 o'clock the president, Mrs. Nc
Kinley, Miss Barber, the presidents
niece, Secretary Cortelyou and wife,
DR.. Rixey and H. 7. Scott and wife
left Delmonte for San Francisco, leav-
ing the remainder Of the presidential
party at Delmonte.
Only few hundred people greeted
the president upon his arrival in this
city. His coming was not generally
known and only those who CHANGED
to see the bulletins posted by the
newspapers, announcing that the
president would reach the city at
four p. M, awaited the train. The
president, in order to avoid the
crowd that was expected to assemble
at the Southern Pacific depot at
Third and Townsend streets, left the
train with his little party at Valencia
street, station in the southern part
of the city.
When the train, consisting Of a
baggage car and the presidents spe-
cial coach, stopped at Valencia street,
Mrs. Mckinley was carried in a steam
er chair by two colored porters from
the private car to closed carriage
in waiting. She was heavily yelled
and the president and DR.. Rixey fol-
lowed close behind. Mrs. Mckinley
was gently placed in the carriage
and the president and DR.. Rixey took
seats in the same vehicle. The presi-
dent was quite pale and looked sc.
rious. The rest of the party fol-
lowed in carriages. Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott had arrived at their residence
ahead of the president and were wait.
ing to receive their distinguished
guests. Mrs. Mckinley was again
lifted out of the carriage and placed
In an invalid chair and carried into
the house.
Secretary Cortclyou, when ques'
toned concerning Mrs. McKinley's
condition, stated that there was moth
ing alarming in her present indispo-
sition and that perfect quiet and rest
for a few days would restore her to
her usual health. II was the impress
sion, however, OF those who saw
Mrs. Mckinley that she Is very Ill and
that her present state may result IN
an entire change Of the president"
programme.
Should his wife's health improve
the president will carry out his inten.
ton to attend the celebration at San
Jose to-day. II, however, her condi'
tion to-day is no better than yester
day the president will not leave his
wife's side, but will allow the cabinet
officers and others Of his party IN
represent him at San Jose.
The day after leaving New Orleans
a bone felon appeared upon Mrs. Nc
Kinley's finger. Her hand became
swollen, gave her considerable pain
and produced fever which prevented
her from sleeping. DIR. Rixey lanced
the felon twice and gave her some re-
lief in that way. Mrs. Mckinley bore
It all very bravely and urged con.
tinually that the programme at the
cities and towns EN- route should not
be modified in any particular on her
account. The party got away from
the hotel at Delmonte so quietly that
many Of the guests did not know un'
til evening that the president and
Mrs. Mckinley had gone.
At six o'clock last night DR.. Rixey
made the following statement: Mrs.
Mckinley stood the trip from Del.
monte much better than | expected.
Her condition is not serious. She
will stay here at least week and
have perfect rest. l think by that
time she will be able to continue the
Journey. She has been gaining
strength all afternoon"
At $3.50 o'clock last night Secretary
Cortelyou gave the following bulletin
to the Associated press: "Mrs. Nc.
Kinley stood the trip well and is rest.
ing comfortably at Mr.. SCOTS. Her
attack of Indigestion, 1t Is believed,
will yield promptly to rest and rene.
dies. while the bone felon on her hand
is healing nicely. DR.. Hirschfelder Of
! San Francisco. Ia In consultation with