The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-02-24
CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.
Chances for Tillman's Recovery Con-
sidered Good.

| sidered Good.
| Washington, Feb. 21.-The con-
tinued Improvement in the condition
of Senator Benjamin R. Tillman, OF
South Carolina, has inspired renewed
hope of ultimate recovery from his
present serious illness.
In the opinion of his physicians.
the chances are now much in his IA
vor.
There has been some abatement OF
the paralysis and to-day he rega1ned
the use of his right arm and leg to
limited extent. The aphasia has
markedly improved, and he is now
able to speak. The change for the
better was said to be most remark
able, and was attributed to the Sena-
tors temperate life, strong physique
and his generally good condition
The favorable developments In his III
ness were considered very exception
al; in fact, his case was looked upon
as one in ten thousand. He is re-
spending admirably to the medical
treatment, and it is said the power
of speech may practically be, re-
established.
! DR.. ]. w. Babcock was so encour-
aged by the present condition Of Mr.
Tillman that he left Washington to-
night for Columbia, S. G. Before
boarding his train, he gave the fol-
lowing statement to the Associated
Press:
"Mr. Tillman has not lost any
ground in the last twenty-four hours-
On the contrary, he has gained some
what in the use Of the right arm and
leg, which have been completely par
alyzed heretofore His power Of speech
also is improving. He is taking nour-
ishment well and his bodily func-
| tions are normal The Senator Ii
sleeping well and the outlook is very
] much more encouraging in every
way"
If the Senator's condition continues
to improve he may be able to leave
for his home in South Carolina In 3
month or six weeks, but hardly be-
fore. In all likelihood he will not
be permitted by his physicians to
occupy his seat in Congress during
the present session.
DR.. Pickford visited Senator Till;
man at 9 o'clock tonight, after which
he issued the following bulletin:
"The progress of Senator Tillman
toward recovery continues. He Is;
resting comfortably"
The News and Courier's Washing
ton correspondent says of Senator
Tillman's condition:
"Dr. ]. w. Babcock, who has been
at Senator Tillman's bedside since
Saturday, left for Columbia tonight,
the Senator having made such rapid
progress to-day that the former did
not think it necessary to remain
longer at this time. Before leaving
DR.. Babcock said that there had been
marked improvement in his patients
condition since his arrival in Wash
ington, and that he was much graft
fed at his quick rally.
Unless there Is a backset Senator
Tillman will be able to go to South
Carolina in probably month or six
weeks, but it is out of the question
for him to consider returning to the
Senate at this session of Congress,
even if he gets along well.
Continued inquiries have been
made at the Balfour all day, and
countless telephone and telegraph
messages have been received from all
over the country. The members OF
the immediate family are greatly re-
joiced at the rapid recovery the Sena-
tor has made since he began to mend,
and they believe that if they can get
him home he will make still more
progress. B. r. Tillman, Jr., and
Henry Tillman, who arrived last
week, will return to South Carolina
during the next few days.
''Dr. Babcock will not return to
Washington unless there is a change
for the worse"