The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-09

pear is rapidly passing way, and there
is no sign of Inflammation. The
promptness with which the operation
was. performed and toe skill with
which it was accomplished are telling
their story
THE tissues were sutured so quickly
that they probably began to heal imme-
diately. The presidents good health
and the long life of careful living be-
hind him are in his favor, but above all
his indomitable will and his fine cour-
age are the factors counted upon to
pull him through. He has made up his
in his temperature during the night was
somewhat disturbing, but his febrile con-
dition is better this morning and our
hopes continue in the ascendant The
fact that his slumber during the night
was restless is not to be wondered at.
All the conditions under which he is
living are abnormal The water and Ii
quid nourishment which he is receiving
are being administered hypodermicany
and this fact alone would account for
his restlessness.''
DR.. Hermann Mynter came from the
Milburn house at 9:30 o'clock. He said
to the Associated Press:
Everything is satisfactory Everv
hour that passes with no decidedly un-
favorable results is encouraging and in
dicates recovery
Dr. Eugene Wasdin, another of the
consultation staff, emerged from the
There are no distressing symptoms
The restlessness of the patient during
the night is not serious and is to be ex-
pected when it is understood that he
slept during the day yesterday"
Abner Mckinley, brother of the presi-
dent arrived at the house of Mr.. Mil
burn at 1905 and was Immediately ad-
mitted.
Senator Fairbanks and Comptroller
of the Currency Dawes came from the
fl7air-
indicated the satisfaction prevailing
among those nearest the president.
Splendid. splendid. said Senator
Fairbanks referring to the doctors last
report Just then Abner Mckinley and
several friends arrived and there was
an interesting group on the lawn with
the tall figure of Senator Fairbanks in
the center and Messrs- Mckinley and
Dawes on either side. The good news
from the sick room was impaired to the
presidents brother and all Joined in
heartfelt expressions of relief. Intense
anxiety had been felt on the outcome
of the coming conference and these
lifted a great load of apprehension from
those nearest and dearest to the presi-
dent, giving them greater courage than
they had felt at any time. When Abb
ner Mckinley came from the house at
10:45 he repeated the expressions of
confidence given by those who had pre-
ceded him. but added no new details on
the situation
Senator Hanna drove up as Mr.. Nc
in a happy frame of mind, as the salts
factory bulletin had already reached
him When a number of photogra pliers
leyeIed their cameras at him. he smil-
ingly remarked: How many times a,
day do you fellows expect to do that
to me2''
The friend who accompanied Senator
Hanna this morning proved to be
Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland. one of
the closest personal friends of the pres
ident He and the senator remained
some time in the house
A friend of the senator who accom-
panied him answered the jocular COM
ment: Instead of the camera, you had |
better put the X-rays on the senator"
PREPARING TO LEAVE. |
Washington, Sept. 9.-The most fav-
orabIe news yet received in Washington |
from Buffalo reached Assistant Secre- /
tary of the Treasury Allies this morning !
from Secretary Gage over the long dis /
tance telephone. The secretary said I
that the latest report of the physicians I
was eminently satisfactory and the +
president undoubtedly would get well. +
Secretary Gage expects to return 20 +
IN day or two and will be
at intervals by other members
IF the cabinet. 1t is not expected that /
any Of them with the possible exception I
IF Secretary Hay will remain in Buff
ialo for any length of time.
McBURNEY IS SATISFIED.
Buffalo. n. z. Sept. 9.-Dr. McBur-