The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-12
His Temperature This Morning
Went as High as 104
Degrees.
Later, He ever, He Rallied and
the Noon Bulletin Was
Reassuring.
The President Calls to Inquire,
and Mrs. Roosevelt Stays
with Mrs. Hanna.

Washington, Feb. -l2.-Senator
Hanna's condition this morning is
notably serious. 1t is believed by his
physicians that the climax Of his dis
ease has been reached. This may con-
tinue for forty-eight, or fifty-slx
hours, and it may continue for a much
longer time. It Is their belief that II
the fever should break within the next
two or three days, at most, Senator
Hanna may have a good chance OF
recovery; but, If it should continue
for a longer period, as sometimes is
the case, the worst is to 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 him
this morning, DR.. Osler deeming 1t
necessary to be present at the exam
ination of the patient and at the con-
sultation which followed. A thoro
examination of the senator was made
at o'clock, as a result Of which the
following bulletin was issued few
minutes before 10 o'clock:
SenatorTIanan had a comfortable night,
but his fever is higher at 104 and the pulse
is more rapid 112; respiration %. The
irritablllty OF the stomach has disap-
peared.
--Rixey.
Osler.
Carter.
While the patients temperature is
high it WAS even higher at one time
last night. 1t is said by the physi-
clans, however, that the temperature
is no higher than Is to be expected In
n case OF typhoid, particularly while
the patient is passing thru the climax
OF the disease.
Sign of Growing Weakness.
The increase Of the pulse is an indi-
cation of the senator's growing weak
ness, but assurance Is given that that
alone does not show the presence OF
immediate danger.
Despite the senator's high fever, he
slept fairly we'll last night. 1t has
been necessary at intervals to admins
ter stimulants, as means or main
tanning his failing strength That he
responds readily to the action Of
stimulants is regarded by his physi-
CLANS as a favorable sign. The phy-
sicians are encouraged also by the fact
that Senator Hanna's vital organs con-
tinue to perform well their functions.
The nourishment given him ne retains
and good results have followed.
At the conclusion of the %eXa1n1na-
ton this morning. process which is
necessarily weakening-the senator
was given a sponge bath. This had
the effect Of reducing his temperature
and he fell into a natural sleep.
Hundreds of Inquiries. ..-.
The fact that Senator Hanna S i'll
ness has reached the serious, II not
the critical stage, has brought hun
dreds of inquiries from friends IN
every party of the country. Scores OF
his colleagues In the senate and IN the
house of representatives called at the
hotel last night and to-day ana In
uured solicitously for the latest news
from the bedside of the distinguished
patient.
President Roosevelt was among the
first of the anxious 1nqulrers. Dr
Rixey conveys promptly and regularly
TO the president the results OF the phy'
sicians' examinations or the patent.
1t has been decided to send for the
senator's son, Daniel Hanna, who Is II
Cleveland.
The following bulletin was given ou
shortly after IL o'clock to-day:
At II o'clock, noon, Mr.. Hanna wa
resting quietly. His temperature wa
1919, pulse 1913. respiration 20. He con
tinues to retain all nourishment given
There ara no complications.
Carter.
Senator Hanna's physicians for tn
past two days have been employing
saline solution. 1t Is stated that tn
purpose of this is to neutralize poiso
in the blood. Mrs. Roosevelt is wit
Mrs. Hanna.
When the senator awoke he aske
that a barber be sent for to shave hin
His request was granted. Report
from the sick room are that the sen
atOr Is resting comfortably.
President Roosevelt walked over
the hotel from the White House {
1:20 o'clock this afternoon and sper
about twenty minutes with Mrs. Har
ma After Senator Hanna had bee
shaved he talked a few minutes wit
his brother, He continues, hoWeve
apathetic most Of the time.
Altho the last bulletin showed
lowering Of temperature, much MOI
Importance will be attached to tt
showing tonight and to-morro
morning.
Senator Hanna's temperature we
taken at $50 o'clock. 1t was the
at 1912.