Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-05-13
mrs. M,KiNLEY IS SICK.
OF the Prcsidcnt's Wife is
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San Francisco, May 13.-AIrs. McKin-
ley is seriously Ill in this city at the
home of II. L. Scott. She was brought
from Del Monte in great haste yester-
day on train made up from a portion
of the presidential train. in the hope
that her condition may be improved by
rest at private residence, and treat
ment, IL necessary by Specialist. The
presidents itinerary mas been changed.
and may be abandoned altogether Ii
Mrs. Mckinley does not grow better at
once, as 1t will be Impossible for her to
continue the journey in her present con-
dition.
A special of two cars and locomo-
tive was made up from the presidents
special train, and at 1890 o'clock, the
president, Mrs. Mckinley, Miss Barber,
the president's niece, Secretary Cortel-
you and wife, DIR. Rivcy, and II. T.
Scott and wife left Del Monte for San
Francisco. leaving the remainder of the
presidential party at Del Monte. No
stops were made and the train came
came 100 miles in three hours. Only a
few hundred people greeted the presi-
dent upon his arrival in this city sun
day afternoon. His coming was not
generally known, and only those who
chanced to see the bulletins posted by
newspapers announcing that the presi-
dent would reach the city by A. y. m.
awaited his 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 party al Valencia street. sta
ton in the southern part of the city.
When the train stopped at Valencia
street, Mrs. Mckinley was carried In a
steamer chair by two colored porters
from the private car to closed car
riage in waiting. She was heavily
veiled and the president and DR.. Rixey
followed close behind. Mrs. Mckinley
was gently placed in the carriage, and
the president and DR.. RiXey took seats
in the same vehicle. The president was
quite pale and looked serious. The rest
of the party followed In carriages Mr.
and Mrs Scott had arrived at their res
idence ahead of the president and were
waiting to receive their distinguished
guests. Mrs Mckinley was again lifted
out of the carriage and placed In an in
valid chair, carried INTO the house. ant
quickly transferred to q room that ha
been furnished and waiting for her sew,
eral days Mr.. Scott moved TO Burning
game last week. and arranged to lie
President Mckinley and his wife oc
cupy their horne during their stay here
SO that they could secure the utmos
privacy The house is detached and Il
situated in the eastern addition. over
looking pretty park. Here Mrs. Nc
Kinley felt the good results of quiet
and DR.. Rixey was much gratitied owe
her Immediate improvement.
Secretary Cortelyou, when questione
concerning Mrs. Mckinley's condition
stated that there was nothing alarmin
an her present indisposition, and tha
perfect quiet and rest for few day
would restore her TO her usual hSaltt
1t was the impression. however. Q
:, those who saw Mrs. Mckinley that sh
is very i'll, and that her present stat
NAV result in an entire change Of tn
presidents program.
At 6 o. clock last night DR.. Rixey mad
w the following statement:
Mrs. Mckinley stock the trip fror
Monte much better than expected. He
condition is not serious. She will sta
here at least week and have perfet
rest. think by that time she will b
able to continue the journey. She ha
been gaining strength all the after
noon."
Mrs. Mckinley has not been we
since the long journey began, and til
trip has fatigued her very much. Las
eight she did not respond to medic'
treatment, and both the president an
DR. Rixey considered 1t wise to take hi
10 San Francisco. where she could hav
complete rest for few days at the SEQ
residence. and where DR.. Hirschfelte
scott's physician, could be consulted
necessary.
The cabinet and other members Of II
party will carry out the program as al