Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-12

about it. 1t will not hurt him to re-
main a few weeks In Buffalo,
DIR. McBurney said that the interior
wounds had healed: that, he said, was
proved by the manner In which he had
digested the beef juice given to him,
Tuesday night. He said the President
had relished the nourishment given
him through the mouth and that.
Thursday. he would be given white Of
egg and perhaps something else.
DR.. Mann, who performed the origi-
mai operation, last Friday. and who
dressed the wound. last night concur
red in the expression of confidence
which the other doctors had given.
What was done. last night" said
Mr.. Mann. twas merely the usual
dressing of the incision of the abdO-
men requisite to keep it In proper con-
dition.. The incisiOn is about five in
ches in length. just above the navel,
horizontal and in line with the body.
There is no cross incision. This cut was
laid open carefully and some antiseptic
gauze inserted. The results were en-
tirely satisfactory and the Presidents
condition, this morning. shows the
benefits of what was done. He is
cheerful and confident. In fact he is
doing so well that l would not be sur
prised if we let him have cigar be-
fore long. AS to just when he can be
moved that is not being considered. for
the reason that he is much better off
here where the weather is cool and
bracing. which will count much in the
stages Of convalescence, than he would
be in Washington.
"All things considered. l think it will
tend much to the Presidents recovery
to remain where he is. at least until
October"
DR.. Mann was asked as to the rela-
ton of the outer incision to the inner
wounds of the stomach.
They are quite separate said he.
The wounds of the stomach are those
made by the bullet. while the outer in
cision was that required by the surgical
operation Immediately after the shoot
ing. AS to the wounds of the stomach.
they were closed during the operation
and now sufficient time has elapsed to
permit the sutures to heal by natural
processes. That this is progressing
nicely. is evident from the restoration
of the normal digestive processes. In
til last night we had not permitted food
to enter the stomach by way of the
mouth. But the administra ton OF beef
juice has proved SO satisfactory that
We have doubled the amount and will
add the white of eggs. He is receiving
as much as three and four teaspoons
full of beef juice an hour and this will
be gradually increased
Dr. Mann was asked if the treatment
of the wounds would in any way affect
the course to be pursued as to extract
ing the bullet. Not at all" he re-
piled. There is no need of extracting
the bullet. l have known a man who
carried bullet in the muscles of his
heart. In this case the bullet is en-
cysted by this time and il is not fea-
ture of the case to give further con-
Germ
After the doctors assembled for the af-
ternoon consultation rumors that the
President was worse were dispelled by
DR. Park. who said the President Wa
still gaining,
rs he out of danger he was asked.
"A man is not safe from the train UNI
til he is out of the car she'd" the distin-
guished surgeon replied. smiling. Contin-
uing. he said that there was absolutely
nothing to create alarm.
THE incident of last night" said he.
was insignificant. In an ordinary hos
pital II would not be mentioned in the
history of the case
The bulletin at 40 was even more
roseate than DR. Park had Indicated The
temperature had fallen since the MORN
ing bulletin was issued and the distinct
statement was made that the President
continues To gain and the wound is be
coming more healthy
Mrs Mckinley took her usual afternoon
drive, returning shortly after the doctors
had concluded their consultation.
DIR. McBurncy remained at the house
for some time after the consulta ton.
When he came out he said:
The abdominal wound is decidedly
improved. The irritation has largely dis
appeared and 1t will all he gone in q
hours. There is not the slightcs; sign Of
blood poisoning or any other complica-
tons
1t is expected that the President will
be shifted to his new bed, some time this
evening. without the aid of doctors. 1t
was explained by one of them that this
could readily be accomplished. the pa
tient being lifted by means Of heavy blan
kets The President has felt some sore
ness of the back after lying in bed five
days. The entire bed equipment also will
be changed. as the mattress has become
hard and indcnted
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