Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-10

in Grave Danger-Public Sympa-
thy Manifested by Many Callers.
Improvement in Mrs. McKinley's health,
which manifested itself the latter part
of the week, continues and hope begins
to be felt that she may after all recover
from the present attack. The improve
ment, however, is so light as not to
change materially the extreme gravity
of the case.
The usual consultation of the physi-
clans was held this morning, and at its
close the following bulletin was issued:
lib a. MFRS. Mckinley physi-
clans report that she passed very
comfortable night and continues to i'm
prove"
The fact that Mrs. Mckinley has more
than held her own, and that no un-
favorable turn has occurred, is consid-
cred in every way encouraging, but as
thi result is due partly to the constant
use of powerful medicines, the physi-
clans fear the effect Of reducing the
stimulants, and likewise have to cope
with the effect on her system Of the
constant administration of the only
means of prolonging her life and max
ing ultimate recovery at least a posi-
bilfty. These stimulants and the COM
plant from which she suffered in Cal
ifornia, which is now under better con-
troll, have SO weakened her powers of
resistance that apprehension is ever
present that a sinking spell may occur
suddenly from which she cannot be rail-
lied. DIR. Rixey regularly makes three
visits each day, one in the morning,
when there is consultation of physi-
clans, another in the afternoon and a
third in the evening. He called this
afternoon about o'clock and finding
Mr.. Mckinley comfortable and pro-
crossing as we'll as could be expected
he and the President went out for a
long drive, lasting more than an hour
and half both going to the sick room
at once upon returning. Subsequent
ly the doctor said that no material
change had occurred since the morning
bulletin.
presidential family, continue to show
their sympathy by personal inquiries
at the door and by leaving their cards.
Even the members of the cabinet, as a
rule, merely leave their cards, in order
to avoid disturbing the President Mrs.
Charles Emory Smith, Secretary Long,
Lieut.. General and Mrs. Miles, Com
mander Cowles, of the navy, Assistant
Secretary of War Sanger, and Miss
Hitchcock were among those who thus
expressed their sympathy during the
day.
DR.. Rixey, after his visit to the White
House tonight, said on leaving at 10: 80
o'clock:
Mrs. Mckinley is slowly improving.
She is resting very comfortably now,
and is doing very nicely"
The reports from the sick room up
to a late hour tonight were decidedly
encouraging. DR.. Rixey appeared much
better satisfied with the patients con-
dition tonight than for some time. Mrs
Mckinley sat up for few minutes to-
day. 1t was the second time she has
been able to do so in some time. Sur
geon Sternberg remained longer than
usual this evening. Heretofore he has
maintained a sphinx-like silence about
Mrs. McKinleys condition, but when he
left tonight he said
Mrs Mckinley is doing very well
now. There are no new developments"
Mrs. Mckinley will be taken to Cam
ton whenever she is in condition to bear
the journey Extensive Improvements
have been made at the Mckinley home
in Canton, including the building of
porte cochere and the remodelling of
portions of the house, and it was plan
ned last autumn that she and the Pres
ident should go to Canton about July
1st of this summer. In case Mrs. Nc
Kinley RECEIVERS, this plan will be car
ried out. though it is not expected she
would be strong enough to leave here
the first of July, even if improvement
should continue steadily. DR.. Rixey
said tonight he was unprepared to pre-
dict whether she would be abe to carry
out these plans. 1t is believed that con-
siderable benefit would accrue from re-
moval to her old home, especially as it
ds cooler and more breezy there than
here
There is no truth in the story that
the despatch boat Dolphin is being sent
here with view to taking her out in
that vessel later on
Secretary Hay, Secretary Gage, Con-
troller and Mrs. Dawes, John F. Blake,
of Canton, an old friend of the Presi-
dent, and others called during the even
ing, but contented themselves with per-
sonal inquiries, and the President re-
ceived no visitors during the day or
night.
Threaten to Strike.
CHICAGO, June 9.-Members OF the
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