New Britain herald., 1930-04-09

he slept and later in the morning was resting more comfortably.
 The disease which grows worse in late afternoon and appears to abate somewhat early in the morning, left l the patient slightly more comfort able this morning than yesterday morning. At o'clock yesterday morning he had temperature of 1924. At the same time this morn ] ing the temperature had dropped to 1 101.1. His breathing seemed some what easier this morning than yes- ! terday morning.
 Not Critical But Very Sick Dr. Reeks declared that if AIr Quigley's condition was critical the hospital would not hesitate to say so. He IS not critical but he is very sick man." he said. With con- stant attention he has a good chance to pull through 10 q complete re- ! Covery."
 l shortly after o'clock last evening he was notified by Dr. Rccks and Dr. | Joseph II. Potts. ono of his physl- clans, of his election. The patient al | that time was fcvcrishly drowsy and was lying on his side. Dr. Potts stepped over and placed his hand on the patients shoulder, "ConEratula- tions, George, you've won great vic tory" he said. EallyinG for the mo- ment Mr. Quisloy turned over and his eyes lit up as he replied, '',sn't that great? Give my thanks to every body' His momcntary rally passed and he slumpcd into Q scmi-con- scious drowsincss.
 Later in the night his nurse show cd him a large batch of telograms of congratulation. He smiled fecbly but made no further comment. Later Dr. George H. Bodley, who is attend ing him also, offered his congratu- lations.
 Due to the fact that Mr. Quiglcy in his younger days was troubled with asthma, the physicians were un- able 10 give the serum treatment often used in pneumonia and bron- chial cases. Oxygen treatments arc being given, Dr. Recks explains as part of the regular treatment now being given in all pneumonia cases.
 Hundreds of Congratulations
 All day yesterday, through the night and continuing without inter ruption this morning the hospital has been delugcd with telegrams and messages for the successful candi- date. Phone calls were being received as rapidly as it was possible to handle them. The same condition is said to obtain at the Qulglcy resi- dcnce on Maple street.
 | Arrangements were made today for someone to handle tho telcgrams and correspondence for Mir. Quigley, taking care of anything which de- manded an immediate reply.
 It is likely that until the patient shows a marked improvement offi- cial bulletins will be issued after q conference of physicians at noon each day covering the 2t hours peri cd.
 Noon Bulletin
 The following bulletin on Mayor Elect Quisey's condition was issued this noon at the hospital:
 'The attending physicians of Mr. Quiglcy state that his condition is somewhat improved over that of yesterday. He slept in short maps | lot rt of Nirr11 and is resting and breathing more comfortably this morning. His tenn pcrature this noon is 101 degrees, pulse 100. Yesterday noon the tenn peraturc was 103 degrees, pulse 120. No marked improvement in the pull monary consolidation can be expect cd for several days, A slight irrcGu- larity of the heart action developed 1 during the night and is being closely watched and cared for. While the patient is very weak from the physi- cal strain he has been under during | the past several days, there is marked improvement in his mental | alcrtness.
 l "The mayor-clcct has not been all | lowed to see the vast numbers Of telegrams and messages received at the hospital for him except one from Mr. P. r. McDonough, which was read to him this morning. He has asked that we express his very sin ccre appreciation of the kindly con- | sideration of all his friends and that just as soon as he is allowed he will make personal acknowledgment.
 'As Mir. Quisley's present physical 1 condition does not warrant flowers | in his room it is suggested that those who may intend to send flowers do not do so until it is announced that he may receive them.
 TT. E. REEkS Superintendent" ID0CT0D AkIDkI1JDQT