The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-16


tured by the bullet fired at him by
Sehrenk, the wouid-be assassin.
This became known today. Il also
was learned that the x-rsy pho
toersphs taken in Milwaukee failed
to reveal the exact location o. the
huIlet. more minute examina-
ton OF the plate will be made this
afternoon. The fractured rib
caused the patients pain in
breathing previously noted.
Chicago, oct 16-Col. Roosevelt
awoke at 500 this morning after
more than three hours unbroken sIeep
His condition showed marked inn
provement and the Colonel said he
was feeling fine"
Col. Roosevelt's breakfast consisted
OF bacon. soft boiled eggs. buttered
toast and a pot of tea piping hot"
The Colonel, with his family by him
and with the physicians satisfied as
TO his condition, he rests at greater
ease today than at any time since the
hand of John Schrenk was lifted
against his life in Milwaukee Monday
night. Mrs. Roosevelt Miss Ethel.
Theodore, Jr., and Mrs. Longworth
have arrived.
The following statement was
made by physicians
Roosevelt passed a very good
night. Is having less irritation OF
his pleura than yesterday. He did
not reed anodyne for pain. His
general condition is excellent"
Mrs. Roosevelt and party arrived at
the hospital at g. 20 a. nj, Mrs. Roose-
welt went directly 20 the coioners
room. She spoke cheerily to the pa :
tient
Lyman Abbott Sends Message.
Chicago. Oct. 1.-THE Progressive
headquarters here TODAY gave out the
following telegram to Colonel Roose-
welt. from DR.. Lyman Abbott which
arrived from New York this morning.
In such an hour as this your friends
and companions may be pardoned for
speaking Of their love and devotion in
terms of absolute frankness. We have
always been proud to be associated
with YOU in this cause of human
brotherhood. but never more proud
than when we read of your dnselfsh
thought of others. your courageous
continuance in your strife. and your
calmness while all about YOU were
dazed. BY your bearing i'm this as
sault upon your person Vou have com
plctely repealed the more malicious as
saults upon your reputation"
Mr.. Brysn's Sentiments.
Col. Bryan wired Roosevelt as fol-
lows:
ALLOW me to join with your coun-
trymen, irrespective Of party i'm de-
ploring the murderous attack made
upon YOU and in expressing profound
qualification that the wound is not
serious. (Signed) W. ]. Bryan" This
was "A telegram that brought a strong
expression of appreciation from the
Colonel, whose eye lighted up with
pleasure as he read it,
James J. Corbett. former heavy
weight champion pugilist. telegraph
ed from his cot in a hospital i'm Phil
adelphia, where he had just undergone
an operation for appendicitis. He told
Mr.. Roosevelt that his strong frame
and fine physical condition would
bring him through i'm good shape.
=, LaFollete Expresses Regret.
Senator La Toilette telegraphed:
Permit me to express my profound
regret that your life has been imperil-
led and to congratulate you on your
narrow escape from serious injury /
trust YOU will have speedy recov-
cry"
Clifford Pinchot telegraphed: '1 am
so proud of you that ! can hardly keep
from shouting. Thank God for your
escape. This is the natural effect of
the slanders heaped upon you"
Billy Sunday. the evangelist. sent
q long telegram.
Governor Osborn's Message.
Chase s. Osborn. governor of Mich
igan, wired II speak for the people
oI MitHlsdn III tNprtSslHs tnt hppc
that your speedy restoration to health
and strength and to your great work
for the nation will be not long de-
layed The dastardly attempt upon
your life has aroused dismay and hor-
ror everywhere. glory in your
strength and courage and send you
from n full heart a message of cheer
and confidence and hope"
Mrs. Lonsworth Arrives.
Mrs. Alice Longworth arrived at the
hospital from Cincinnati at 6:45
o'clock last evening. Mrs. Longwortb
met Mr.. Martin. who saved her father
IRON further attack by the Milwaukee
sssailant. and warmly thanked him
for his effort. She listened attentively
as he described in detail the positions