Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-18

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17.-Presi-
dent Mckinley described the marked
Improvement in Mrs. McKinley's condi-
ton to-day as a transformation. But.
perhaps, even the President of the
United States may over-state the case
in his elation at the prospect of his
wife's recovery. Certain it is, how
ever that Mrs McKinley's condition
last night improved to an extent that
fairly nonpulsed the doctors, brighten
ed the anxious and devoted husband
and filled the city with JOY and thanks
giving.
The sinking spell that was feared in
the early hours before dawn did not
come. There was slight tendency in
that direction but that was all.
Tie physicians were so favorably i'm
pressed at the early consultation that
they issued a bulletin announcing that
Mrs. Mckinley had passed a good night
and informed the public that there
consultation
til evening
The joy in the Presidents heart was
reflected in his face and a look at his
countenance to-day was enough to dis
pei immediate apprehension. He look
ed haggard and careworn yesterday, to-
day his face fairly beamed. The feel
ing of cheerfulness continued through
The day. Although the other physi-
clans left early in the morning, Dr.
Rixey did not leave the residence, and
Drs. Hirschfelder and Gibbons were al
ways where they could be reached at a
moments notice.
There were callers innumerable at the
residence, but most of them left cards
and expressions of hope for Mrs. Nc
Kinley's continued improvement.
Flowers arrived IN profusion until all
the rooms were filled with them.
If Mrs. Mckinley shall continue to
gain ground tonight the President may
attend the launching of the Ohio to-
morrow. His visit to the Pacific coast
was for the purpose of witnessing the
launching Of the battleship, named in
honor of his native State, from the
works of the company that built the
Oregon, and he would be glad not to
been built upon his presence Put if
he shall go it will be hurried trip
and he will not be absent from his
wife's bedside for more than an hour
The President went for a short drive
at noon, and Secretary Cortelyou, who
has been under great strain during
the last few days. was able to take a
little rest.
1t is not to be assumed that Mrs.
Mckinley has passed the crisis and is
out of danger. She is still dangerously
III and it will be at least forty-eight
hours before it will be safe to say that
the crisis has been passed Her vital
ity is so low and she is so weak that a
change for the worse would not be I'M
expected at any moment, and it is
feared she would not have reserve
strength enough to weather another
sinking spell such as she experienced
Yesterday morning. Her mind was
clear during her waking moments to-
day. She asked this morning for cof-
fee and also to be permitted to wash
her friends. There was no necessity for
the administration of strong heart slim
ulants during the day, although brandy
continues to be given from time to
time
1t is hardly probable that the Cover
nor of Ohio, who has travelled across
the continent to attend the launching.
will be able to be present. While he is
much better than yesterday, his eyes are
so swollen from the poisoned oak which
he encountered during his visit to the
big tree at Santa Cruz. that his ply
sieians do not believe it will be wise for
aim to go into the light and open air
His only danger is in catching cold and
there might be a strong sea breeze at
he ship yard.
Secretary Long will not remain here
longer than Monday. owing to the con-
dstion of hic daughter, who is i'll at
colorado Springs. 1t is his intention to
go there Monday and joir the presi-
DENTAL party at some point in Colorado.
probably in Denver, as the train goes
east. Secretary Long to-day visited all
the warships in the harbor as well as
the naval barracks here where Uncle
Sans jackies are recruited.
u is positively decided that unless