The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
CLIMAX REACHED,
Senator Hanna's Case Is Still
Devoid of Complications.
Saline Solutions Administered
to NeutraliZe Blood Poison.

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Washington, Feb. 1.-THE following
bulletin was given out shortly after II
O'Clock today:
''At II o'clock noon Mr.. Hanna was
resting quietly. His temperature WAS
101-9, pulse 108, respiratis-l 20. He con-
tinues to retain all nourishment given.
There are no complications.-Rixe
Carter"
Senator Hanna's physicians for the
past two days have been employing
saline solution.
1t is stated that the purpose of this
is to neutralize poison in the blood. Mrs.
Roosevelt is with Mrs. Hanna.
When the senator awoke this morning
he asked that a barber be sent for as
he desired to be shaved. His request
was granted.
Senator Hanna's temperature was
taken at 2:30 o'clock. 1t was then 102.
Doses of strychnine, first given the
patient a few days ago. have been in
creased with the increase of fever, but
it is stated that not over 1-30 grain
doses have been given. President
Roosevelt walked over to the hotel
from the White House this afternoon
and spent about twenty minutes with
Mrs. Hanna
After Mr.. Hanna had been shaved he
talked a few minutes with his brother,
H. M. Hanna. He continues, however
| apathetic most of the time. Although
| the last bulletin showed a lowering OF
temperature. much moral Importance
night and tomorrow morning. Mr.. H
M Hanna after talking with his
| brother, said to a representative of the
Associated Press: "I am not discour-
aged
MORNING REPORT.
Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Han
mas pulse and temperature are higher
this morning and it is believed the
fever has reached its climax.
The following bulletin was Issued by
Senator Hanna's physicians at 8 c'elocl
this morning.
Senator Hanna had a comfortable
night but his fever is higher, 104, and
| the pulse is more rapid, 112. Respira-
ton. %. The irritability of the stomach
has disappeared. "RIXEY,a
"OSSLER,
CARTER
| Senator Hanna's condition this morn.
| ing is notably serious< 1t is believed
! by his physicians that the climax o.
the disease has been reached. Thi:
may continue for 48 or So hours, and i
may continue for much longer time
1t is their belief that if the fever
should break within the next two ol
three days, Senator Hanna may have z
good chance of recovery, but if il
should continue for a longer period as
sometimes is the case. the worst is tt
| be feared, as the patients strength is
not sufficient to withstand the ravages
| of the fever for a long continued time
All of his physicians were with hin
this morning, DR.. Ossler deeming il
| necessary to be present at the exami-
nation of the patient and at the con-
| sultation which followed.
| Shortly before o'clock Senator
| Hanna awoke from a deep sleep. The
| physicians at once began an examina-
ton. They read his temperature, pulse
and respiration. The results of the
reading at that time are set out in the
! bulletin. While the patients tempera-
ture is high it was even higher at one
| time last night. 1t is said by the ply
| sicians, however, that the temperature
| is no higher than is to be expected IL
a case of typhoid fever, particularly il
the patient is passing through the eli
the pulse is an indication Of the sen
ator's growing weakness, but assur-
ance is given that that alone does not
show the presence of immediate danger
Despite the senator's high fever he
slept fairly well last night. It has beer
necessary at intervals to administer
stimulants to the patient as means OF
maintaining his failing strength. Thai
he responds readily to the action of the
| stimulantS is regarded by his physi-
clans as a favorable sign. The physi-
clans are encouraged also by the fact
that Senator Hanna'S vital organs con-
tinue to perform well their functions
The nourishment given him he retains
v
| irritability of the stomach has been no
ticed since the night before last. At the
conclusion of the examination this
morning-a process which is necessarily
weakening-th senator was given q
| sponge bath. This had the effect of re-
ducing his temperature for a time and
he fell into a natural sleep.
The fact that Senator Hanna's i'll
ness has reached the serious, if not the
| critical stage has brought hundreds OF
| inquiries frorn friends in every part OF
| the country. Scores of his colleagues
in the senate and in the house of repre-
sentatives called at the hotel last night
and today inquired solicitiously for the
| latest news from the bedside of the
distinguished patient. President Roose-
welt was among the first of the anxious
inquiries as to the senator's condition
DIR. Rixey conveys promptly and regu-
| larly to the president the results of the
| physicians examination of the patient
It has been decided to send for the
senator's son, Daniel Hanna. who is
| in Cleveland.
YOUNG HANNA WILL GO.
Cleveland, Feb. 12-As a result of g
| conference between Dan r. Hanna, soE
of Senator Hanna, and Private Secre-
/ tary Dover, at Washington, by long
/ distance telephone today, Mr.. Hanna
stated that he would leave here for
Washington this afternoon. Mr.. Hanna
said his advices concerning the condi-
ton of his father were precisely in ac-
cordance with the Associated Press dis
patches from washington. While he did
| not believe his fathers condition to be
1 alarming he desired to be at his bed
side during the crisis of the fever
Weather Indications.
Chicago, Feb. 12-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Sat
| 1,rf7av. warmer tonight and in east nor