Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-09-09
SUNDAY MORNINGS STORY.
A Much More Hopeiri Atmosphere Surrounds
the Miiburn Residence.

N.
Sept. S.---The ,isis in the sumeiing of
President Mckinney is stili ueleiie a.
None of the threatening symptoms that
are hourly anticipated have made their
appearance and tne fate of the wound
ca man is still in the balance. He pass
ed fairly comfortable night and en-
joyeu several houis of IepuScful slum-
bcr
Conditions as to pulse, temperature
and respiration continue to be salts
factory. only two official bulletins
were issued during the night and neith-
er of them showed any material change
from the conditions that prevailed, yeS-
terday.
The members of Mr. Milburns house
hold were inclined TO take Il very taN
orable view owing to the continued alb
sCence of unfavorabe symptoms. but il
was admitted that a sudden change
which is liable to occur az any time
now would completely change the out
look. The rest which the sufferer OBJ
tanned was regarded as very beneficial.
While he slept the physicians left him
and rested themselves. The nurses
alone kept watch over the sufferer
1t is doubted that the N-Ray appara-
tus ordered in New York will be used
unless in case of necessity. If the un-
located bullet proves troublesome il is
planned to locate ii with the \-Ray,
but if it does not the surgeons will not
concern themselves as to it. The X
Ray machine was ordered so that ii
might be ready in case of emergency.
Doctors RiXey and Mnter We're on
duty during the night but the Pres-
dent was visited later by all of the
physicians in attendance. The first
visitor of the day at the Milburn
house was Gen. Henry Darlington of
Massachusetts. He did not see the
President but simply called formally.
The police continue their precautions
for the protection of Leon CZolgosZ. as
sailant of the President. from mob vio-
lence. Although there does not seem
to be the slightest danger of another
demonstration against him. guards
We're kept posted during the night
around the police station where he is
prisoner and a reserve force was
held subject to immediate call. Loiter
erS who were found about the station
were promptly ordered to move on.
The scene about the Milburn resi-
dcnce. this morning. was calm and
peaceful. The Sabbath had dawned
with a blazing sun and a cool north
west wind.
Except for solitary policeman at
the main entrance there was no sign
of life at the house until o'clock, when
Gen Darlington of Massachusetts. ar
rived to inquire of the Presidents con-
dition. Soon aftcrWard came Drs
Park, Wasdin and Mann for the morn
ing consultation. Then - men of the
18th Infantry with two Scrgeants and
| two corporals under the command of
| I'd Lieut.. Hamilton marched up to re-
| lieve the night detail.
| While the physicians were in consul
| tation. Elmer Dover. Senator Hanna's
private secretary, appeared with
| me sage from the senator asking for
| news DR.. KiXcy sent him 4 very en-
| coura Eing message to the effect thai
| the President had had very good
| night and that none of the unfavor-
| able symptoms which We're dreaded 80
:, much had appeared. At O'Clock the
! doctors issued this bulletin:
The President passed good night
| ana hi; condition. this morning. i
quite encouraging. His mind is clear
ana he is resting well. Wound dressed
at $50 and found in a very satisfactory
condition. There is no Indication of
peritonitis. Pulse IT,: temperature,
les: respiration, II.
tSiSned