The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-14
THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
A Valiant Fight to PrOIOng the Ex-
Presidents Life.

AS the dawn of day broke yesterday there
was no outward appearance at the Harri-
son home. on North Delaware street. TO de-
note that death was hourly expected. As
the day frightened the curtains OF the
house were raised and visitors and neigh
bors approached the house TO make in
quiries as 10 General Harrison's condition.
Persons passing the residence lessened
their steps and In low tones asked the few
that remained near the house for the latest
bulletins. A few based hopes on the fact
that Geueral Harrison had passed the early
morning hours without succumbing, but
the first bulletins that were issued by the
attending physicians stated that his condi-
ton was perceptibly worse and there was
no hope of the patient r~allying.
AS the minutes and hours progressed dur
ing the day messenger boys hurried to and
fro, carrying messages which were received
at the residence by the butler and placed
upon the table, most of which were un-
opened. Many floral offerings were also re-
ceived. owing to a rumOr gaining circula-
ton early in the day, many of these mes
sages from different parts of the country
expressed coincidence and sympathy for the
family. The bulletins that were posted in
the windows were watched by a silent few.
Each bulletin gave the news that General
Harrison was slowly growing weaker and
his circulation was rapid and feeble.
AT THE BEDSIDE.
AT the bedside of General Harrison dur
ing the day were Mrs. Harrison, Drs. jane
son and Dorsey, the nurses, Secretary lib
bott and Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. II. Miller. At
noon General Harrison's sister, Mrs. Eaton,
arrived from Cincinnati. Daniel NJ. Rams
dell, sergeant-at-arms of the United States
Senate, also arrived at noon and proceeded
to the Harrison home. Mr.. Ransdell was
marshal OF the District of Columbia when
General Harrison was President, and an in
innate friend. Mr. Ransdell left Washing
ton on an hours notice, having received a
telegram that there was no hope for Gen.
Harrison's life.
The first bulletin, issued at Z o'clock yes
terday morning, stated that no material
change had been detected in General Har-
rison's condition since 5 o'clock, and at the
former hour the bulletin had stated that
he had weakened p~erceptibly since l o'clock
in the morning. AT Z o'clock he was mani
Testing great vitality, but his heart was
gradually showing the strain on Ii. An hour
later another bulletin was displayed, which
stated that the patient had grown some
weaker, with distinct evidences OF failure
of circulation. No change was noted in his
condition until II o'clock, when DIR. Jane
son announced that General Harrison was
gradually growing weaker. Half an hour
later DR.. Dorsey authorized a bulletin an
%nouncing that the patient was gradually
SiHhlHS from exhaustion. his respiration
was somewhat easier, but more rapid and
shallow. His pulse was rapid and feeble.
OXYGEN TREATMENT.
All during the morning and the early
hours of the afternoon the attending ply
sicians continued using oxygen treat
ment, and it seemed TO give temporary re-
lief. The patient was, with difficulty.
aroused at times. but he gave no signs that
ne recognized friends and at such times he
remained in a semi-conscious condition for
a brief time and then relapsed into uncon-
seriousness again. TIL physicians had given
up all hope and only fought to prolong life
as long as possible and make the patient
rest easily
The early bulletins in the afternoon an
nounced no decided change. but showed
that General Harrison was slowly growing
weaker. Bulletins were issued frequently
from noon until the last. and each one de-
noted but a slight change, showing that the
patient was fighting the battle of all bat
ties, but his victory was lost and his retreat
was rapid. The death bulletin was an
nounced at 4:45 o'clock.