The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-01
PAYNE'S CONDITION
GENERAL IS IN DEs-
 PIRATE STRAITS.
Powerful Restoratives for Heart Ac- tfon Applied Throughcut Day and Noted Specialist is .CalI-
 cd fin Consultation.

Washington, Sept. so.-The condi- tion of Postmaster General Payne. whose serious illness was announ.ed last night, continued extremely grave throughout today.
 There were times during the day. mo- tably in the early morning and late in the afternoon, when the attending physicians believed the end was near at hand, but the patient responded to the heroic remedies applied and seemed to regain some of the lost ground. To- night at about 8 o'clock Mir. Payne fell into a restful sleep. which continued for some time. The doctors regarded this as encouraging for a peaceful night. -
 Several bulletins were issued by the physicians during the day and all of them indicated the critical condition of the patient. The greatest cause for alarm was the feebleness of the heart action and 1t was found necessary to administer saline solution and nitro glycerine to stimulate that organ. On- ly moderate-sized doses were given. however. and in each case the response was gratifying.
 The most hopeful sign of the case Is the fact that although his stomach al- ways has been a weak spot with him. he has been able to retain the nourish- ment given him today. Except during the sinking spells. several of which oc- cured during the day and evening, MT. Payne retained consciousness all the time and his mind appeared to be ac- tive and alert.
 One or more physicians are constant ly at the Postmaster Generals bedside. but aside from them and the nurse, no one except Mrs. Payne h-4s been al- lowed in the sick room. Mrs. Payne. although very much overwrought by the condition of her husband. has borne up bravely.
 pr. William osler. the heart special- ist and diagnosttcian of Baltimore, was brought into the case this evening. He remained for about an hour and Joined the other physicians in signing the II o'clock bulletin. Dr. Osler said that while MT. Payne,s condition was criti cal he had hopes that with a restfll night he would show improvement ia the morning. At the same time, he said, the case was like a tip in the balance-it might go one way or the other"
 Everywhere in oficial circles today the deepest concern and sollcitude was manifested in the outcome. The Presi- dent is being kept constantly advised during the day and both he and Mrs. Roosevelt have called in person during the day and evening.
 Mrs. Roosevelt Calls. Mrs. Roosevelt called twice at the hotel during the day to inquire about MT. Paynes condition. She arrived first at noon and spent some time with Mrs. Payne. and called again late in the afternoon. Secretary Hitchcock called several times and Acting Secre- tary of State Loomis made personal in- quiries. A host of messages from friends making anxious inquiries ar rived by telephone and telegraph. Mir. Payne fell asleep at 8 o'clock this evening. and an hour and a half later was reported as still resting quietly The physicians drew some encourage ment from this fact. and 1t was then announced that unless some unexpected developments should occur, no further bulletin would be issued by them to~ night.