The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
PATIENT IS ABLE TO
RETAIN NOURISHMENT
Realizes His Grave Condition and Is
Eager to Assist the Doctors In
the Fight Against An
other Relapse.

Washington. February 1s-Despite the
critical condition of Senator Hanna, the
feeling OF dependency which last night
pervaded the sick chamber gave way to-
night to one of restored hope.
All along during the day the attending
physicians noting the manner in which
the patient responded to treatment gave
1t as their belief that he lad fighting
chance"
The tension under which the members
OF the family have been since o'clock
yesterday afternoon. when the sinking
spell came, was noticeably relieved to-
night, and the senator's brother, his son
Dan, and others OF the household, spent
some time in the lobby OF the hotel In
deed. his condition was such this evening
that Mrs. Hanna was able to take short
drive.
When morning broke, the senator had
held his own during the night. although
1t had been necessary to keep down the
temperature which at one time reached
1os. by frequent sponge baths.
The senator has been conscious moet Of
the time. but has been too weak to rouse
himself except at infrequent intervals.
and then he could hardly make hlmselc
understood
The most gratifying feature of the case
Is the senator's continued ability to take
and to retain nourishment. This food
consists OF small quantities of milk and
whiskey. Throughout the day the utmost
watchfulness was observed to prevent if,
possible a recurrence of the chill which
Yesterday came so near resulting fatally.
Saline injections and oxygen were re-
sorted to when there was the slightest
indication of a setback. Tonight the an
nouncement was made that the senator's
illness Is unaccompanied by any compli-
cations.
The patient fully realizes the gravity Of
his condition At onetime, when he was
able feebly to converse with his physi-
clans, the senator said he would lend all
possible aid to their efforts in his behalf.
All day CONSTANT stream OF callers
made their way to the Arlington to in
quire regarding the senator's condition
President Roosevelt was one of those.
and upon his arrival at the hotel was
shown into the family apartment where
he conversed for ten minutes with Mrs
Hanna, and received from her the latest
information as to Mr.. Hanna's condition
Before going up stairs. the President
was informed that Mr.. Hanna's tempera-
ture at that time was lower, and his con-
dition a little BETTER and he was out
spoken in the relief he felt at the receipt
of the news.
Is Holding His Own.
On coming from the sick room after the
issuance Of the IL O'Clock bulletin, Mr..
Dover said that the physicians would not
reply TO direct questions regarding the
prospects OF the senator's recovery
They feel, however, said Mr.. Dover,
that he not only has held his own. but
If anything has gained This improved
condition the doctors say is due to the
nourishment given the patient. the use OF
oxygen. reduction Of the strength OF
the stimulant and the natural sleep he
secured
At Il 80 o'clock the senator was sleep
ing naturally.
Senator Hanna at o'clock this morning
was given spopge bath. Subsequently,