The age-herald., 1901-05-18
Ciy of San Francisco is FiII- ed With Thanksgiving
 at the Change
DOCTORS WERE NONPLUSSED
The Sinking Spell That Was Feared By Physicians Before Dawn Did Not Come and Mrs. Mckinley
 Passed a Restful Night.
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN.
 San Francisco, May 18.-12:15 a. m. As the night wore on Mrs. Mckinley became restless and the early morning hours are looked forward to with more apprehension. She did not take nour- ishment freely as she had done earlier In the day. Powerful stimulants, in. cludlng oxygen, have been admins. tered during the afternoon and even ing.
 The bone feIon on her hand has spread out and has discharged pus from another part. The new wound has been lanced.
 San Francisco, May 17.-President Me- Kinley described the marked improvement in Mrs. McKinleys condition today as a transformation. Perhaps he may have overstated the case in his joy at the prospect of his wife's recovery, but it Is certain that Mrs. McKinley's condition has improved to an extent that non- plussed the doctors and filled the city with thanksgiving.
 The sinking spell that was feared be- lore dawn when physical vitality Is al- ways at its lowest ebb. did not rome. There was a slight ten nency in that direction but that was all. The physicians were so favoraby im- pressed with their patients condition at the early morning consultation that they Issued a bulletin announcing that Mrs. Mckinley had passed a good night and they informed the public that there would not be another consultation until evening. This reassuring news was communicated lo all the members of the cabinet, and Immediately after breakfast they hurried to the Scott residence to express the pleasure they felt. The Presidents joy was plain,.. Yesterday he looked haggard End careworn; today his face fairly beamed. The feeling of cheerfulness continued throughout the day. Although the other physicians left early in the morning, Dr. Rixey did not leave the res- ldence and Drs. Hirschfelder and Gib- boAs were always where they could be reached at moments notice.
 Day .roke Clear.
 With the first indication of daylight the heavy fog began to dissipate and the day broke clear and bright. The President rose at 5 o'clock and raised the window blinds facing the east, allowing the sun to stream in.
 At 5:30 the trained nurse was seen to slightly raise the blinds of the sick room in order that the patient might get the sunlight. There was not a stir in other
 NQ ty,rr for news from the distinguished patient felt relief in the situation, as everything indicated continued improvement or at least no change for the worse.
 The President sent word to have his breakfast served early, presumably in order that he might devote his attention to executive business.
 At o'clock the relief nurse arrived and took up her position at the bedside and at 7:30 o'clock Henry T. Scott, who had passed the night at a neighboring res idence called to learn Mrs Mckinley s condition. He remained only few min- utes and came out looking cheerful and relieved. In response to querry as to the patients condition, he said:
 "I feel greatly gratified and relieved at Mrs. McKinley's condition this morning. She has passed a restful night and this morning called for cup of coffee. When 1t was served she remarked to the Presi- dent and nurse that the cup in which 1t was served was not as large as she had been used to- In view of these facts consider her greatly improved and feel that she will continue to improve from now on."
 When asked as to whether the entire party would remain in San Francisco un- til the President was ready to return to Washington, he replied that that was his understanding. but that this contingence largely depended upon Mrs. McKinley's Improvement. As soon as she was able to travel the President would take her direct to Washington over the route al- ready announced in these dispatches.
 Shortly after MT. Scott left the. house Dr. Hrschfelder drove up and was shown into the sick room. few min utes later Secretary Cortelyou sent for the waiting reporters and read to them the official bulletin herein quoted.
 Much Relief Felt.
 There was a decided sense of relief to all. The serious aspect of the case dur ing the early hours of last night pre- pared the public for news of the worst character but the quiet night passed by the patient the short consultation of the physicians this morning and the prompt and favorable bulletin resulting there from, all tended to substantiate the statement made by MT. Scott and later by Secretary Cortelyou.
 The President did not leave the house during the morning, but it was said he hoped to take drive about noon. He was considerably annoyed yesterday by the presence of persons with kodaks at every turr he made, and it is thought this an moving feature has deferred him from walking in the immediate vicinity of the house today.
 Secretaries Smith and Hitchcock are o1y with the President and will spend inc day with him. The President is great lv encourag ged over Mrs. McKinley's inn provement. Irrom every quarter of the civilized ,vorId cablegrams have poured in, each message breathing an earnest prayer that fbe wife of the chief executive may be spared. The President has personally re- ouested each member of his cabinet to keep all engagements and not to permit the illness of his wife to mar the pleas ures of their trip.
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