Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-09-24

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The second carriage, containing the
secret service officers, followed closely
in its wake, and third one, containing
Asst. -Secys. Loeb and Barnes, ana
Drs. George j. Cook and j. j.
Richardson, closed up the rear. No
sooner had the carriages started than
battery A, with 20 mounted artil-
lerymen and as many mounted police,
surrounded them and In a few seconds
the cayalcade swung at a rapid gait
down Meridian street The crowd In
the circle had hardly got glimpse OF
the carriages before they were gone.
Much to their SURPRISE the soldiers were
left behind, and also a number OF the
carriages. Yet they sent up cheer
and apparently took II for granted that
there was nothing unusual In this
method of eave-takng.
OFF FOR HOSPITAL.
The cavalcade started south on Meri-
dian street, between rows of banked
up humanity held back from the street
by ropes. A slight rain had begun 10
fall, and this appeared to furnish the
reason why the carriage containing the
president should be entirely closed.
Amid the sound of many horses trot-
ting upon the asphalt and the rafting
of the carriages could be heard the
cheers of'the people, who, though they
could not see the chief executive Of
the nation, thought they We're bidding
him goodbye. For three squares
along South Meridian street the car
riages and escort went at a good gait,
distancing those who had attempted
to keep up with them by running.
Finally the station was reached and
a slight delay arose In crossing the
tracks because of train that was
about to leave. The engine was stopped
as IL started on its way across the
street and the carriage went galloping
over the tracks and on to South street
The crowd that had gathered at the
east end of the station looked upon this
maneuver with wonder but the car
riages turned sharply to the east on
South street and In few minutes the
distance OF several squares to the ST,
Vincent hospital was covered.
HOSPITAL IS REACHED.
As soon as Capt. Hyland Of the po-
lice arrived there he alighted, and,
running to the door Of the presidents
carriage, which had stopped, he as
sisted him to alight and walked with
Senator Fairbanks and Gov. Durbln up
the steps of the hospital. The occu-
pants of the following carriage quickly
followed, and at the same time Capt
Gallon had stationed his artillerymen
about the entrance and a squad OF po-
lice, who had been sent to the hospital
before the president left the club, APP
reared and formed Gordon about the
building. Everything was done with
dispatch and the gathering crowds were
kent at a distance, No one was al
lowed TO enter the hospital except those
belonging to the presidents party or
those who had special business there.
From the time the president left the
Columbia club until he found himself
In the hospital not more than ten min
utes had elapsed. The whole move
ment had been carefully planned In the
Columbia club before 1t was carried
out and the utmost effort was made to
keep any lnkllng Of what was to occur
from reaching the street The neces-
sary orders to the police and the SOL
diers were not given until the last mo-
ment, and In this way the knowledge
that something was amiss was con-
fined 10 those who had an official inter-
est in the presidents movements.
The first public knowledge Of the true
state OF affairs came In the form Of
bulletin, which was issued by Secy. Cor
telyou. and in short time the news
paper offices were the center OF excited
crowds,
WANTED TO CONTINUE TOUR.
After the president entered the OPP
Grating room with the physicians he
sat down on stool and waited for IN
structions from the physicians and sur
geons, watching their preparations with
keen interest.
81 am awfully sorry that / cannot
continue my western trip said he.
Cant you let me go ahead with II
after this thing is over"
Several OF the surgeons turned to him
and one said; 1T Is my opinion that
YOU would be very indiscreet TO con-
tinue on your feet. as would be neces-
sary I'm your speech making trip AFTER
the operation. This IL by no means
serious thing, and there Is absolutely no
danger of serious consequences from IL
II YOU are careful and stay OH your feet
until the trouble Is over. But you
should by all means Mr. President dis
continue your trip"
VERY well. then II will have TO be
that way" said the president resigned
w. 81 will do as you gentlemen say.
Now what do you want me TO doY'
The president was told TO remove MS
shoes and stockings and neither gar
ments. He also removed his coat and
vest. A moment later, however, he was
told TO simply remove his shoes ana ne
would be required to bare the leg only.
This was done.
ON THE OPERATING TABLE.
The president walked to the operat-
Ing table alone, and as he lay down ne
he marked with a smile: Gentlemen,
you are formal see you have your
gloves on" This was a reference TO
the antiseptic gloves Of the surgeons.
Mr.. President" said a surgeon. with
a smile, 1T is always In order TO wear
gloves at presidents reception. " TINS
caused the president to exclaim: GOOD;
well said"
The operation began without delay.
The pain caused the president to NUT
ter several times In a low voice, but he
said nothing that was distinct except
TO ask for a glass OF water before the
needle had been removed.
After the removal was over he made
several laughing remarks concerning
trivial matters and asked II he would
be allowed TO use his leg long enough
to walk up stairs himself you will be
hauled up stairs In wheeled ambu-
lance" said a surgeon.
When they brought the vehicle the
president said: why that's Wheel
barrow"
PRESIDENT IL NERVOUS.
After being taken 10 the upper room
from the operating room the president
was served with light luncheon. and
chatted pleasantly 10 those in the room
He made several kind remarks 20 the
attending nurses about the trouble he
was causing. and shifted his position
several times nervously.
At7:40 p. m. a white blanket was
placed around him and he was placed
on the hospital stretcher and escorted
by company OF infantry. was carried
TO the car block away by four negro
porters from the train. He babe good