Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

through the early part Of the crisis in
his case without material sacrifice of
strength or the appearance of dangerous
symptoms There was an unsatisfactory
Z note In the first bulletin OF the morning
In the reference to the restless night
passed by the President. Some con-
ISOLATION wRs drawn from tho statement
shat the sufferer had slept fairly we'll,
but the general effect of the bulletin
was to break down some of the prevail
ing optimism and create anxiety as to
immediate developments in the case.
The circumstances Of the previous day
had been favorable, and the popular
anticipation was that the tidings from
she sick room would continue to be
encouraging. The bulletin oreated a
Keeling OF uneasiness that seemed to be
shared by all who read it,
IL was known that the patient was
we'll within the crisis, and the fear
was created that the restlessness was
the foiefunner of some Of the dire
things feared as 20 sible results of the
wounds. 1t was also pointed out that
II was one OF the few unfavorable
things said by the official bulletins, and
several disturbing rumors were put In
circulation. The general state of the
sufferer remains unchanged, however.
slight decline In temperature and an
inclination of the pulse aud respira-
tion to return toward normality were
favorable conditions, and the Official
statement gave an assurance that no
unfavorable symptoms had shown them
selves. The doctors still incline to a
very hopeful view of the case, and
insist that at present it does not present
a single unsatisfactory feature. They
say that several complications fraught
with serious consequences may develop,
but they do not now anticipate that
any Of them will appear. The Presi-
dent holds his own so far in the crucial
hours.
The morning hours at the Milburn
house were very quiet Few of the oc-
oupants Of the home were astir early,
and, save for sentries, police, news
paper correspondents and telegraphers,
the street was deserted. A few work.
men, as they went to their daily toll.
passed near the house to ask as to the
condition OF the President. Shortly
after daylight, small crowd gathered
on West Ferry street. The police and
military restrictions have been some.
what relaxed, but the Milburn house
is still carefully guarded, and no one
is permitted to approach without a
challenge and explanation.
Shortly after 8 O'Clock, the doctors,
who had taken not part in the all-night
vigil began to arrive. DR.. Wasdin, the
Marine Hospital specialist, was the
first to reach the house. and Joined DIR.
RiSey, who had remained at the Presi-
DENTS hedsioe practically throughout
the night. DIR. Park arrived at 8. Is
O'Clock. and it was apparent that the
morning consultation OF all the ply
sicians soon would be held. At this
time, all was quiet about the Milburn
household. Secretary Cortelyou, who
had been OH duty on and off all the
night, was catching little needed
rest In an upper chamber, and the regu.
lar force OF house attendants had not
yet come ON duty.
Aside from the pathological con-
ditions OF the case, circumstances To-
day were peculiarly favorable for the
patient. 1t was an ideal September
day, with braoing air, moderate tenn
perature and light breeze blowing
over the entrance to the Milburn house.
The sun shone brightly most of the
time, with now and then the shadows
iof light, tieecy clouds The physicians
were quick to note these external con-
.ditions, for they contributed greatly
to the comfort of the patient, and gave
assurance against the depression of ex-
treme heat or Indictment weather.
The morning consultation of the ply
sicians brought out that the condition
of the President was entirely satistau.
tory, and. as they came away from the
house, they expressed renewed conf
dence in his recovery. 1t was stated
that the official bulletin, which was be-
ing prepared, would show gratifying
condition.
The doctors began assembling about
8 o'clock, and it was Q. Is before any Of,
them came away from the Milburn'
'houle. Pending their conferences,
there was an anxious wait.
Several visitors arrived, including
former Postmaster. General Bissell ands
Charles T. Sanger. Mr.. Bissell was
one of the first to emerge from the
house after the doctors had completed
their consultation, and in brief gem
eral way he summarized the situation
by saying that the conditions we're
favorable, although he had no details
A few minutes later, DR.. Roswell
Park and Secretary Wilson came out
together. DIR. Park. answered the many
inquiries with cheerful and very posi-
tive assurance Of confidence. 1.-THE
situation is entirely satisfactory y
SAID he, land there are no symptoms
TO cause ALARM He was asked il
the earlier bulletin, referring to the
Presidents somewhat restless night,
warranted any apprehension. mot in
the least, F" he replied. 1T is entirely
natural that patient in the Presi-
DENTS condition should have some
periods of restlessness. But he is re-
ceiving no anesthetics. He is fully
conscious at all times when he is
awake, and his mind is clear" When
asked Ii the President oonrersed with
those about him, the doctor said the
patient was able to talk, and did SO as
far as the physicians permitted, al
though they were reluctant to permit
him to sap any OF his energy in this
way.
Secretary Wilson. who moved on down
Delaware avenue while DR.. Park was
talking to the newspaper men, was
oyerjoyed with tho news which the
physicians had brought from the sick
room. ''The President will get we'll, -
he said several times 81 feel 1T, and
am sure that the doctors now feel it,
or course, tho danger point has not
been passed, but the continued absence
OF uufavorable symptoms strengthens
our hope, The period for peritonitis to
appear is rapidly passing away, and
there il not sign of Inflammation.
The promptness with which the
operation was performed and the skill
with which it was accomplished are
telling their story. The tissues were