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| William McKinley. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, Sept. 9, 1901.
MCKINLEY'S CONDITION IMPROVED.
Encouraging Reports From Bedside of President.
NO RETROGRADE SYMPTOMS.
Physicians Unanimous In Saying Every Change Is For the Better.
Distinguished Patient Is Now Passing Through Crisis of His Condition—Only Peritonitis Is Now Feared and Not the Slightest Symptom of This Disease Is Discernible—President Able to Receive Nourishment Hypodermically Injected and Took Four Hours Natural Sleep. X Rays Are Ready and If Slightest Inflammation Appears In Region of Bullet Will Be Used to Locate Ball and It Will Immediately Be Extracted—Mrs. McKinley Able to Take Drive—Members of Cabinet and Others Jubilant Over Improvements In President's Condition.
BUFFALO, Sept. 9.—Abner McKinley, brother of the president, reached here at 12:20 a. m. He was admitted to the house at once.
BUFFALO, Sept. 9—Throughout yesterday and up to the present time every word that came from the big vine-clad house in Delaware avenue, in which the stricken chief magistrate of the nation lies battling for life was reassuring and the chances of his recovery are so greatly improved that all of those who have kept the patient vigil at his bedside feel strongly that his life will be spared.
Developments of Saturday night and yesterday were dreaded, but hour after hour passed and the distinguished patient, struggling there beneath the watchful eyes of physicians and trained nurses, showed not an unfavorable symptom. Five times during Sunday the eminent doctors and surgeons assembled for consultation and each time the verdict was unanimous that what change had occurred was for the better.
Not the slightest premonitory symptom of peritonitis appeared and the fresh hope born with the morning, grew stronger and stronger as the day advanced until toward evening the confidence expressed in the president's recovery seemed almost too sanguine.
Dr. Charles McBurney, the famous New York surgeon, who had been summoned in consultation, after a thorough examination, in which he said he has found not a single unfavorable symptom, joined in the last afternoon bulletin, which declared that the president's condition was satisfactory to all the physicians present. It is not strange, therefore, that the vice president, members of the cabinet and other distinguished visitors who called, came away with lighter hearts and buoyant tread and gave expression to the most optimistic sentiments, and the joyful tidings went out beyond the blue-coated picket lines to gladden the hearts of the silent throngs gathered there.
The news spread over the Exposition City with lightning rapidity and unnumbered thousands came in carriages, in street cars and afoot, to learn for themselves of the faith and confidence that existed about the Milburn house. The brightness of the day, with its flood of yellow sunshine and its cool, bracing atmosphere, only added to the general cheerfulness and when a score of newsboys darted into the crowd shouting "Extra! The President Will Live," it was with difficulty that they could suppress the shouts of thanksgiving that arose in their throats. And the newspaper men, many of whom have been at their posts for 48 hours continuously, remained steadfastly throughout the day in the little white walled tents across the street from the house where the company's patient lay, and flashed the news over land and sea to inspire the hearts of waiting millions. And yet, despite all this optimism, the president of the republic is by no means out of danger. Not one of his physicians, not one of his advisers who is admitted to the inner councils—has the temerity to go so far as that. But if the president continues to improve for one more day the danger of peritonitis which is most dreaded will have practically disappeared.
What Doctors Most Dread.
Saturday one of the doctors thought 48 hours would be the limit of the danger from that source but his more conservative colleagues believe at least 24 hours, possibly 36, from this time must elapse before the possibility of peritonitis shall have vanished. Blood poisoning might set in or an abscess form where the bullet is imbedded in the muscles of the back.
Thus far the ball of the assassin which is still in the body gives the physicians no anxiety, but if the slightest inflammation appears in the region of the lead it will be immediately extracted. No difficulty is anticipated in this regard. One of Edison's best X-ray machines and his most skillful and trusted operator, Dr. H. A. Knolls, arrived yesterday. The batteries were charged and the machine is ready for instant use. With it the physicians say there is not the slightest doubt that the ball can be located perfectly for an operation. They do not deem it advisable to sap any of the president's strength at this time. All the president's reserve force is needed now to resist the danger of peritonitis and septic poisoning. Besides, if the inflammation does not set in around the bullet, it will soon become encysted.
All the effects of the ether which was administered when the operation was performed on the Exposition grounds have disappeared and the president's mind is perfectly clear during the time he is awake. Yesterday for the first time he enjoyed natural sleep. While he was still more or less under the influence of anaesthetic, his slumber was restless and disturbed and did him little good. Yesterday came the needed and welcome solace of natural slumber for about four hours and the physicians state unofficially that his sleep had been quiet and reposeful and had helped the sufferer a great deal.
Yesterday, also for the first time, nourishment was administered. It was injected hypodermically to avoid the possibility of irritating the walls of the stomach where the sutures are healing. The exterior wound was dressed yesterday and is progressing satisfactorily.
All day the members of the cabinet and others associated with the president in public life came solicitously and went away almost jubilantly, all reflecting the hopeful [opinion] at the Milburn house. Vice President Roosevelt received the earlier bulletins and after going to church hurried to the residence. There he was joined by Senator Hanna. They came away together and gave expressions of the most confident and encouraging sentiments. The Vice President not only shared the cheerful feeling but was extremely optimistic. Both gentlemen took occasion to denounce in unmeasured terms the statements gaining circulation in some quarters that the doctors were not frank in their communications to the public. They maintained that the president's favorable condition was even understated by the physicians through motives of conservatism during the 72-hour period.
Not Concealing His Condition.
Later, Secretary Cortelyou took occasion to emphasize this very point by issuing an official statement assuring the public of the complete trustworthiness of the bulletins sent out by the physicians.
Senator Hanna came again during the afternoon and was seldom far removed from the Milburn house. Secretary Root has taken up quarters immediately next door and was in frequent consultation with those inside. He and Secretary Gage, Secretary Hitchcock and Attorney-General Knox called together about noon.
Senator Hanna came again during the day when some member of the cabinet was not in the house where the stricken chief lay. Even those most prominent in public life did not see him, as the doctors would not relax the ironclad rule they have laid down to prevent the least drain upon his energies and vitality. Those who came and went moved silently and reverently, receiving the latest statement from the doctors and departing with visible evidence of elation over the prospect.
All the members of the cabinet are now here except Secretaries Hay and Long. The former telegraphed that he would start from Newberry, N. H., in time to be here tonight. Secretary Long also signified by wire that he was coming but did not specify the time. The cabinet officers feel it to be their duty to be here in this crisis to meet any emergency. They are holding no formal meetings, although there are some matters of public business which they daily discuss, informally and the possible contingencies should the president grow worse are also thoroughly canvassed. They do not believe that there is the most remote possibility that Vice President Roosevelt will be called upon to exercise the functions of chief magistrate under the disability clause of the constitution while the president lives.
Vice President Roosevelt would not hear of such a course. Still, in the event of grave international complications, an emergency might occur and the question has arisen in their minds as to who should proclaim the disability provided for by the constitution. That instrument is silent on the subject. There is no precedent to follow. During the protracted illness of President Garfield before his death Vice President Arthur was not called upon to act. The consensus of opinion among the members of the cabinet is that should occasion arise they themselves would have to decide and proclaim the existence of the disability. The supreme court, they say, could not do so, as there would be no way in which the question could be raised before that tribunal.
The members of the cabinet are making their headquarters at the Buffalo club and there their interchange takes place. They are to remain here for the present and the plans of departure are indefinite and not even thought of while the president is not entirety out of danger. If he should pass the danger point, however, they will return at once to Washington.
Mrs. McKinley Out For a Drive.
Mrs. McKinley continues to bear up bravely and her fortitude under the circumstances is regarded as remarkable. One of her dearest and closest friends, Mrs. Rand of Washington, has arrived here and will probably remain with her during this trying period.
Mrs. McKinley went out for a drive yesterday afternoon. This was a surprise to the newspapermen who were on watch opposite the Milburn residence. It was thought that her condition was such that, while she was not actually confined, it precluded the possibility of her leaving the house. She was escorted to a waiting coach by Dr. Rixey and Mr. Milburn. Mrs. Lafayette McWilliams of Chicago accompanied her. The route was through the park district, a most delightful drive, in the midst of charming scenery. It was stated that Dr. Rixey thought that Mrs. McKinley's strength and general health would be greatly improved by a drive in the fresh air.
The drive did not last an hour. Mrs. McKinley returned looking brighter and fresher and scarcely needed assistance in alighting from the carriage. Dr. Rixey noted the improvement in her appearance and smilingly escorted her into the house.
The interest in the president's condition was such across the Canadian border that the Associated Press was asked to furnish a bulletin yesterday to be read in the churches in Quebec and Montreal and many requests of a similar character came direct to Secretary Cortelyou from different parts of the United States. The messages of sympathy from all over the United States and from all over the world in fact have fairly overwhelmed Secretary Cortelyou.
Two more white house stenographers have been sent for and upon their arrival some of the more important messages will be made public. Almost every government in the world has been heard from, most of the crowned heads of Europe sending personal messages. Among the latter are King Edward VII, Emperor William, the Kings of Portugal, Italy and Sweden and the Sultan of Turkey. President Loubet of the Republic of France has also cabled his sympathy direct. One of the most touching messages thus far received was from Madame Labori, the wife of Maitre Labori, who defended Dreyfus in his famous trial at Rennes.
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| Leon Czolgosz. |
SILENT AS TO CZOLGOSZ.
Police Refuse To Talk Concerning the Prisoner.
INCURS HATRED OF HIS GUARDS.
Asked For Cigar and Got Forceful Answer From Captain—His Sunday Bill of Fare—Cabinet Discusses Advisability of Rounding Up All Anarchists.
BUFFALO, Sept. 9.—It is reported here that Emma Goldman, anarchist leader, was here last Monday and that she occupied a house a few doors from where Czolgosz lived. Superintendent Bull is said to have asked New York police to arrest her. New York police are said to be investigating the case at the request of Governor Odell.
BUFFALO, Sept. 9.—The members of the cabinet are doing everything in their power to prevent the sensational exploitation of Czolgosz, because he craves notoriety and because his fellow anarchists throughout the country love it.
They do not desire to place any stone in the path of the authorities who are laboring to unravel the plot, if any plot existed, and all the machinery of the government secret service will be used to aid the state authorities in the prosecution of their investigations.
But by the direct request of Secretary Root on behalf of his colleagues the district attorney and the police will not permit the prisoner to be interviewed nor will they discuss the methods or the results of their efforts to discover the originators of the plot. All that has leaked out from the jail shows that he is vain and boastful of his crime and would, if given an opportunity, fill the newspapers with columns of his vaporings.
The police officials and District Attorney Penney are doing everything possible to respect the wishes of Secretary Root that nothing sensational be allowed to creep into the papers. Yesterday it was practically impossible to get a word from either Superintendent of Police Bull or District Attorney Penney. Each moved about in an atmosphere of secrecy. Pressed time and again by eager newspaper men they returned the same answer. There was nothing that they could say. They refused to give the details of Czolgosz' confession beyond what had already been published.
It was impossible to learn anything at police headquarters, where Czolgosz is confined. Captain Regan, captain of the precinct, the wardmen, sergeants, deskmen and jailers were alike dumb. They were evidently under instructions and refused to speak of Czolgosz in any way.
Captain's Reply to Request for Cigar.
It is very plain that Czolgosz, while treated with the same consideration as any other prisoner accused of a heinous crime, does not get the same treatment at the police station that he would at a first class hotel. The guards have not formed any friendly connections with the assassin and will not go out of their way to serve him. Yesterday after dinner he asked for a cigar, for he is an inveterate smoker. The jailer referred the request To Captain Regan.
"Tell him to go to —, the —," was the captain's inelegant answer.
Czolgosz was before District Attorney Penney and Superintendent Bull for over half an hour yesterday. The result of this interview could not be learned as both gentlemen said they had decided to keep it a secret. Czolgosz was again locked up.
His Sunday bill of fare was of a kind that would equal that served in many American homes, and as one of the guards very plainly and forcibly put it, "was too—good for him." During the day he ate as follows:
Breakfast—Ham and eggs, fried potatoes, bread and butter and coffee.
Dinner—Roast lamb, boiled potatoes, sliced tomatoes, bread and butter and coffee.
Supper—Cold lamb, fried potatoes, bread and butter and coffee.
The police have announced that they no longer suspect Alfonzo Stutz, the man arrested on Saturday suspected of complicity with Czolgosz. Stutz boarded at the same place as Czolgosz and occupied the room next to him. The police allege to have learned that Stutz is but a recent arrival in this country. However, in spite of the announcement that Stutz is no longer under suspicion, he is still kept a prisoner.
ROOSEVELT GUARDED.
HE IS A BRAVE MAN, BUT IS NOT FOOLHARDY.
Detectives With Him Constantly—Accompanied Him to Church Sunday and Sat Behind Him During the Service—Sharp Watch for All Suspicious Characters.
BUFFALO, Sept. 9.—There is a persistent rumor here that an anarchistic plot exists to assassinate Vice-President Roosevelt.
Czolgosz's statement that he was alone in the conception of his crime is discredited and the police are keeping a sharp lookout for suspicious persons, especially in the eastern part of the city, where Czolgosz lived.
Vice-President Roosevelt realizes that he is in danger and has surrounded himself with guards. This action was partly of his own volition, but he was amply supplied with detectives of the secret service officers. The vice-president is a brave man, but not a fool-hardy one. Since he has been in Buffalo he has been guarded night and day by detectives. About the Ansley Wilcox residence, where he is staying, the regular city police have a double guard and two detectives are constantly in the house. Yesterday the detectives accompanied him to church, going and coming with him, but a few paces behind, and sitting in the seat behind him during the service.
THE DRYDEN FAIR.
Special Prices for all Contestants in the Baby Show.
The Dryden fair occurs this year on Sept. 17 to 20. Unusual attractions are being arranged for. On Thursday, Sept. 19, there will be a great [firemen’s] hose race for which $75 in cash prizes are offered; $40 for winner, $20 for second and $15 for third. Several running teams are expected to enter. Hose companies from Groton, Moravia, Ithaca, Newark Valley, Dryden and Cortland are invited to compete.
The baby show will be a special feature. A prize of $10 in cash is offered for the handsomest haby, and $5 in cash for the second handsomest. Also a solid silver gold-lined loving cup is offered by the Pictorial Monthly to be published after Oct. 1, at Groton, for the handsomest girl baby under 2 years of age. Pictures will be taken at the fair of all babies entered for the cup and these will be reproduced in the Pictorial Monthly. [Paid ad—CC ed.]
THE FOSTER FAMILY
Holds its Annual Reunion at Darius Allen's in Virgil, N. Y.
The third annual reunion of the Foster family was held at the home of Mr. Darius Allen, president of the meeting in Virgil, Monday, Sept. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Allen's fame as host and hostess is a well established fact amongst their many acquaintances and 120 relatives and friends accepted the invitation to this reunion. After the early morning shower had cleared away, the day was perfect. The lawn with its profusion of flowers in the background presented a scene to delight the eye of an artist. A large tent was spread, over which the Stars and Stripes were floating and beneath this, tables decorated with flowers were arranged so that eighty guests were seated for dinner.
Mr. Hagin of Freeville was present with a phonograph which was a source of delight to the children as well as to some of the older ones.
Four generations of the family were represented. The eldest members present were brother and sister, William J. Foster, aged 82, and Mrs. Deborah Woodard, aged 89 years. Their hoary heads and faltering steps gave ample evidence of the many summers and winters that had passed over them. Yet their dear old faces beamed with pleasure as they watched the younger and more active ones. The youngest of the company was a tiny maid of 3 months, Edna Grace Harrington.
As the family are noted for their skill in the culinary art, the dinner was in\ every detail a decided success. After this had been served the meeting was called to order by the chairman, Ed Harrington of Groton. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Addie Miller, and on motion approved. Three marriages, one birth, and one death were also reported as recorded by the secretary since the last meeting.
The program was arranged by the following committee: Mrs. Clara Pease, Mrs. Addie Miller and Mrs. Annie Pease and was as follows:
The program was well carried out, reflecting credit on the children, and also the ones who had charge of training them.
At the business meeting the election of officers for the ensuing year was as follows:
President—R. G. Foster, Lisle.
Secretary—Mrs. Addie Miller, Lapeer,
Treasurer—E. B. Miller, Lapeer.
Literary Committee—Mrs. Addie Miller, Mrs. Clara Pease, Mrs. Jennie Lyman
Table Committee—Mrs. Clara Foster, Mrs. Clara Pease, Mrs. Annie Bloomer, Mrs. Anna Pease, Mrs. Lovisa Hammond.
The receipts of the meeting were $6.33.
A vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Allen for the royal entertainment they had extended to the company. The rest of the day was passed with music and social visiting. The company was seated on the lawn and photographed by Mr. Youngs of Marathon.
The next reunion will be held at R. D. Foster's in Lisle the first Monday in September, 1902.—A. [Addie Miller? CC ed.]
Music in the Homer Schools.
Mr. Geo. Oscar Bowen has been engaged by the board of education of the Homer school as supervisor of music and the work will be commenced tomorrow morning. Mr. Bowen will teach the Weaver method as applied to public schools and as he has had two successive summers of study with Mr. Weaver, the founder of the method, there is no doubt but that the best results will be obtained and that the work will be of great benefit to the entire school. Mr. Bowen will visit the school each morning of the week and will arrange with a limited number of private pupils in Homer for morning lessons.
BREVITIES.
—A regular meeting of the Church Protective Union will be held at the W. C. T. U. rooms tonight at 8 o'clock.
—Vesta lodge. No. 255, I. O. O. F., will confer the first degree on several candidates in dramatic form this evening.
—A meeting of the Republican voters of the Second ward will be held at Wright's livery office at 7:30 o'clock this evening.
—The Ladies' Literary club will hold its first meeting after the summer vacation at the home of Mrs. Apgar, 21 Tompkins-st., on Wednesday at 3 o'clock.
—All the Republican caucuses of Cortland county occur tomorrow afternoon or evening. All the caucuses of the city of Cortland are tomorrow evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. See the call at the head of the editorial page for places and hours.
—New display advertisements today are— Glann & Clark, Shoes, page 6; Mitch's Market, Meats, etc., page 5; City Steam Laundry, Laundry work, page 5; J. W. Cudworth, Optical goods, page 7; C. F. Brown, Paints, page 7; Warren, Tanner & Co., Drygoods, page 4.
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