New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-16
HANNA'S LAST ILLNESS.
Began suith Attack of Grip, and Ty-
phoid FeUer Developed.

DhOlO Il GUT DCOCbOpCu.
Washington. Feb 15-senator Fanns's fatal
fitness began nearly two months ago About
tbe middle Of December he informed his friends
that he ala not feel quite well but declined 20
take a rest which all fully realized he much
needed Although ne had been complaining for
two or three days he left Washington on Thurs-
day afternoon. December L, TO attend a meet
'rg OF the executive committee OF the Civic
Federation, which was held IN New-Nork on
Friday and Saturday. His deep interest IN the
work Of the federation induced him thus 70 ex-
nose himself He vas able 70 attend the ses-
eions OF the COMMITTEES ana take part in its de-
alterations, but on Saturday night he was striok-
en- with what was said by DR.. George r.
brewer. his attending physician. 90 be grip. re
was confined 20 his rooms IN the WaldoTf-As-
toria nearly four Gays. but On the afternoon OF
"wednesday. December %. he was able 70 start
Tor his home IN Cleveland. he became better
on his arrival there and On Saturday, the 18th.
appeared st his ofhce IN his usual spirits, sp-
parentlv recovered from the attack OF grip. On
Sunday. January 10 Mr.. Hanna went 20 Column
bus to be preset ST the proceedings Incident 20
his reelection 20 the United States Senate He
remained IN Columbus until the following We'd
uesday afternoon. when he returned 20 Ceve-
land While IN Columbus he was bright and
ing hundred OF his friends without inoica-
zion OF weakness.
lie arrived in Washington from Cleveland on
Saturday. January I6. &c was fatigued
count OF his trip and the excitement and strain
OF the incidents Of the week. but in excel
lent spirits. and received with characteristic
cheerfulness and manifest pleasure the con-
gratUlations Of his friends on his reelection 20
the Senate
on the following Tuesday. January 19. Sen
stor Hanna was obliged 10 remain IN his rooms
81 the Arlington Hotel. Surgeon General Rixey
was called and pronounced the illness a recur-
renee Of the recent attack OF grip. Some fever
was noted but no more than usually is on Incl
dent OF that disease IN a day or two the Sen
ator was better. and for several days thereafter
ne attended 70 business practically usual. On
the following Tuesday, the symptoms became
more serious, and he was ordered by Or. Rixey
20 discontinue ell work likely 70 produce ner-
vous strain and 10 remain quietly in bed for
few days. Complying with these directions he
became better, and was well enough on the night
Of Saturday. January 30. 10 attend the annual
dinner Of the Gridiron Club, an occasion which.
he remarked 3ovtally. no attack Of grip could in
duce him 20 forsEo.
The next morning he showed no II effects
from his attendance on the dinner. end that
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his friends. lie was IN fine spirits. earnest and
aggressive and showed 20 those with whom he
conversed the best OF his virile character Among
others with whom he talked that day was James
J. Hill They talked for nearly two hours about
The financial ana political situations the North
srn Securities case and other topics. That was
the last really important conference on general
subjects OF public interest IN which MIR. Hanna
took part
RELAPSE OK FEBRUARY g.
Late IN the afternoon OF wednesday, Feb
ruary 3. Senator Hanna suffered an alarming
relapse Drs. R,xey and Magruder were sum
moned hastily. and found their patient suffering
from a congest,ve attack His temperature had
risen 10 over 100. and he was very weak An
examination developed the fact that his vital
organs were IN good condition and performing
their functions properly. Several years ago the
Senator was troubled 20 some extent by en- az
fection ~ the heart. and az first Il was feared
that II a serious illness should develop a fatal
termination might ensue through the failure OF
the heart 10 respond 20 the demands OF nature
or 10 artificial stimulants. The examinations OF
the heart, however, were reassuring to the ply
sicians.
Having been impressed BY DR.. Brewers treat
nent 81 New-Ycrk Senator Hanna requested
that he be sent for 10 consult Drs. Rixey and
AIagruder. on his arrival here DR.. Brewer
agreed with the diagnosis OF the attending ply
sicians. Or William Osler, OF the Johns Hop
kins Hospital IN Baltimore, also was summoned.
Discovering some symptoms OF typhoid fever
he suggested that IN examination OF the Sen
stor's blood be made 70 determine definitely
whether The marked diminution OF strength was
due 10 the -syages OF that disease. On the fol-
lowing day the physicians announced that Mr..
Hanna was suffering from case OF Irregular
typhoid fever. This announcement aroused the
koenest apprehension among his friends. II was
realized that the Senator's advanced age. sixty
ak years, ana HIS known predspositlon TO rhsu-