The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-09-12
TIE PRESIDENT IMPROVING.
Latest Bulletins Report Ills Cordi-
tion AS Favorable.

at 2:3o Monday morning says: There
Is no change from the improved con-
ditions reported by the earlier buI!e-
tins"
Buffalo. Special.-Through the quiet,
peaceful Sabbath every wori that
came from the Milburn house, IN
wli.cl the stricken Chief M. strate
OF tie nation lies, was re-aSsuring,
arc al night the chances Of his re-
very are so greatly improved that
all of those who have kept the patient
vigil at his bedside feel strongly that
;. l'fe will 10 srlsCd.
The developments of Saturday night
and Sunday were dreaded, but hour
after hour passed and the distinguish
ed patient struggling there beneath
the watchful eyes of physicians and
trained nurses, showed not an unfa-
vorable symptom. Five times during
the day the eminent doctors and sur
geons assembled for consultation and
each time the verdict was unanimous
that what change had occurred was
for the better. Not the slightest pre-
monitory symptoms Of periotonitis ap-
peared and the fresh hope born with
the morning grew. stronger and strong
er as the day advanced until toward
evening the confidence expressed in
the Presidents recovery seemed al
most too sanguine. DR.. Chas. Nc
Purney, the famous New York sur
geor, who had been summoned in con-
sultation, after thorough examina-
ton in which he said he had found not
a single symptom, Joined in the last
afte:n noon bulletin which stated that
the Presidents condition was salts
factory to all the physicians present
1t is not strange. therefore, that the
Vice President, the members Of the
cabinet and other distinguished visi-
tors who called came away with light
er hearts and gave expression to the
most optimistic sentiments.
And yet despite all this optimism,
the President is by no means out OF
danger. Not one Of his physicians
not one of his advisers who is ad-
mitted to the inner councils. has the
temerity to go as far as to declare
that he is. But il his condition con-
tinues to improve for one more day
the danger from periotonitis will nave
practically disappeared.
Sunday for the nrst time he enjoyed
natural sleep. While he was still
more or less under the influence OF an
anaesthetic, his slumber was restless
and disturbed and did him little re2s
good between 9 and o'clock he had
the solace of natural slumber for
about four hours and the physicians
stated unofficially that his sleep had
been quiet and reposeful." and that
1t had helped the sufferer great
deal. Sunday also, for the first time
nourishment was administered. IL was
in liauid form and was injected hypo-
dermically to avoid the possibility OF
irritating the walls Of the stomach
The exterior wound was dressed this
morning and is progressing satislac-
torily.
Buffalo. Special.-A member OF the
firm Of Walbridge and Co.. it IS SAID,
has identified the box in which the re-
yolyer with which Czolgosz shot
President Mckinley as having the
price marks of that firm. 1t IS sup
posed the weapon was sold on tues
day last. It is not known whether It
was personally purchased by Czoi-
qosz. Only the empty box was found
in Czolgosz's bag. Czolgosz still con.
tinues to eat we'll and sleep well ana
seems absolutely Indifferent TO MS
fate He makes no inquiries is to the
condition Of the President ana ap-
parently cares nothing at all as 10
the outcome Of his injuries.
The Public to be Told the Truth.
Buffalo. Special.-Secretary Cortel-
Won gave out this statement: The
nublic will be kept fully advised Of the
actual condition Of the President
Each bulletin is carefully AMI con-
servatively prepared and is an au-
thoritatiye statement of the most I'M
portant features Of the case at the
hour il IS issued. The people are ell
titled to the facts and shall nave
them" This statement is inte1iea 10
nut at rest any idea that the ohiclat
bulletins underestimate the conHiliohS
and at the same time to give assurance
that those with the President inteno
To furnish all the facts.
KING EDWARD REJOICES.
London, Special.-The following tel
eeram from X ng Edward. at F'redcr'
icksburg, to United States Ambassador
Choate was received at l O'Clock Men
day morning:
Il rejoice to hear Of the favorable Ac-
cou-t Of the Presidents health. God
grant that his life be preserved.
edward Rex
Mobile Ala. Special-The follow