Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-16

| no cnange In the condition OF the gen.
eral had occurred from earlier in the
| afternoon. Drs. Jameson, Hadley and
| Dorsey watched by the bedside, not
leaving II for moment except to re-
| tire for short consultation in a corner
or in an adjoining room.
At 5 o'clock last evening IL became
| apparent that Gen. Harrison was dy-
ing, and the physicians now make no
| effort to conceal the real gravity OF
the situation. They say II is a matter
or hours only. and all hope OF his re-
covery is abandoned.
Gen. Harrison continued to sink from
early yesterday morning. He was for
| the greater part OF the time in a semi
comatose condition, and at times there
were indications OF approaching de-
| lirium.
During yesterday afternoon thephysi-
clans resorted to oxygen" treatment in
an endeavor to mitigate the constant
pain and labor OF breathing with which
Gen. Harrison contended. BY this
means the ability OF the paris OF the
lungs not congested and inflamed to
purify the blood was greatly increased.
1t was this treatment which saved the
life OF Rudyard Kipling during his Ill
ness in New York.
Il AeoN hAShI luCTG WAS increased
respiration, which indicated creepIne
congestion. and the strength of Cen
Harrison began to diminish rapidlv
Shortly after 10 o'clock last night
| with his face plainly betraying his
| agitation, DR.. Jameson left the Harrt-
son residence for his ONCE, 60 procure
| additional medicines which the gravity
| or the care demanded. When he return
ed he said that the condition of Gen
Harrison was extremely critical. and II
Is impossible to say how long in his
weakened condition the patient might
DO able TO resist the deepening of the
congestion.
The widespread interest in the con-
dition OF the former president is shown
by the hundreds OF messages from
| every part OF the country which pour
into the newspaper offices and to the
Harrison home. Messages came from
every state and territory expressing
the hope that there might be a change
for the better.
Among the many kilograms of in
quiry received yesterday by Private
from the White House:
will you be good enough to advise
me OF Gen. Harrison's condition. The
president IL very much panied to learn
Dy the latest reports OF the serious
character OF the generals illness.
George Cortelyou, secretary"
numerous similar messages have
been received. Among the former
members OF Gen. Harrison's cabinet
who telegraphed were Gen. BENJAMIN
+. Tracy of New York, Gen. John w.
Noble Of st. Louis, Senator Stephen b.
Elkins OF West Virginia and John
Wanamaker Of Philadelphia.
The people OF Indianapolis who have
known the general so long were not
less eager for news from the bedside
than the citizens OF other cities and
states, and the telephones in the news
paper offices were in constant use dur
Ing the day In answer to inquiries. The
news that there seemed to be little, IL
any, hope for recovery came as a shock
TO the neighbors and friends OF the
| ex-president
The sudden illness OF th~ general re-
called to many persons that he had
been seen In public more this winter
than for many years, and 1t was re-
menbered, too, that he never before
appeared 80 willing to discuss sub
tects OF general interest. On New
Years day he made a notable address
at tie dedication Of the Columbia club
building, and since that time has been
ccnspicuously IN the public mind BY
reason or q series OF articles In the
North American Review.
Gen. HArrison was In perfect health
last Wednesday, and contrary to COM
mon report wa not suffering from Q