Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 February 1910 — SENATOR TILLMAN IMPROVING [ARTICLE]

SENATOR TILLMAN IMPROVING

Famous Orator of Senate May Lose Power of Speech. Senator Tillman of South Carolina, who was stricken in Washington on Thursday last and ykho for twentyfour hours was thought to be dying, is resting easily, according to a statement of his physicians.

He has regained consciousness and members of his family are considerably encouraged. Senator Tillman Is still completely paralyzed on his right slda Drs. Pickford and Babcock say the senator’s rally is remarkable. The senator has so far regained the power of speech as to repeat a few words, but the physicians believe that in the event es recovery the senator’s speech will be permanently impaired.