Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-18
Disturbing Sysptom.

The cl1isf concern this afternoon was
caused by an obstruction of the intes-
tines and it was considered at one time
as possibility that the wound would
have to be reopened and an Injection
made to relieve this. It was practically
determined to resort to this heroic treat
ment If improvem ent did not appear in a
short time. but before the limit OF wait
ing for favora bic development had ex-
PRED. there was noted a relaxation of
the tension of the abdomen. and the ply
sicians announced that the remedies they
had applied Wer. having effect. and that
If they completed the purpose Of their
administration, there would be a chance
of saving the life OF the patient This
favora bic news mas been received with tbs
llveliest interest. and hopes have risen
high in the community It is realized
fully. however. that the case Is still des-
perate and may have a fatal termina ton.
One Of the most satisfactory features OF
the case is that as yet after nearly sixty
hours, thereSs not the#least indica ton OF
peritonitis. Danger of this development
will have passed, practically, after seven
ty-tWo hours.
Nothing New AS to Shooting.
There is nothing to be added tonight
to- the story of tie shooting that has not
already been told in the Associated Press
dispatches. There has been absolutely no
development to-day, and none is expected
until the trial. The friends OF Gonzales
are positive that there was no cause for
the act Of Tillman' s. beyond such provo
cation as was made months ago. and they
consider the whole story told in the facts
that have already been related. amely.
that Tillnan, armed with two heavy pis-
tolls, proceeding from the Capitol, " here
he had presided over the Senate. met Com
"a les, unarmed who sought to avoid an
actual contact witt Ii Imam by crossing
to- the inside of Lre pavement; that, in
passing TiIlrnan, the LITTER suddenly. and
without warning pressed magazine pis-
tol aga Inst Gonzales and sent a bullet
through his body.
Is understood. nd generally believed
thai 4Tillman will claim tina he thought
Gonzales was armed. and Intended shoot
ing him. and that he was justified IN this
belief Dyesth fact tina Gonzales had his
hands ii hts pockets was approaching
1 him and felt an enmity toward him which
might lead to mortal conflict. All this OF
course presump tiye, as Tillman has given
mo- stateme OF his attitude OF defence.
nor undertaken any expla nation OF his
shooting of Gonzal es. He has merely
said thar he. had good and justifiable
grounds for his action. and that he will
prove this at the proper tim He Is re-
ported as having said to-day that he re-
GREETED the necessity for his action. and
that he hoped as stronglysas anybody
that the wound would not prove fa tai.
Offers Of AID from Lawyers.
sTillman says that he has received 4
number of offers from lawyers IN the
State Is undertake HIS defence. vii holn
fee. His rooms contain several hand
GONE punches Of flowers which he says
were sant TO nInls by friends. ascont!nues
comfortably disposed in hts prison q lars
sters.s and #oneso his counsel issEenarally
with him. There Il s. not the least stgn#ot
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