Is Better Than They Expected

Condition of Ira Allen Operated upon Monday.

For Removal of Spleen.

Remarkable Operation Was Eminently Successful and His Chances Are Good.

The operation upon Ira Allen, of Jackson, Mich., at the University hospital Monday afternoon for the removal of his spleen, was witnessed by at least a dozen practicing physicians and a large representation from the medical department. It was performed by Dr. Nancrede, assisted by Drs. Darling and Spitzley, and occupied 2 1/2 hours in time.

The incision was made at the center of the breast, and the knife was run around with a circular cut. The surgeons quickly clamped 37 arteries and veins that were severed, so as to present as little loss of blood as possible.

Then came the most ticklish part of the wonderful operation. Dr. Darling reached in to separate the spleen. There was no pre-knowledge as to what condition it was in. If it disintegrated, the complications would be most serious. However, it was found to be intact, although diseased, and was quickly removed. The patient was sewed up again, and it was with great satisfaction that the surgeons noticed that Mr. Allen was breathing as regularly at the conclusion as at the commencement of the operation.

This morning his condition is very favorable—much better than Dr. Nancrede had anticipated. Unless a hemorrhage sets in the chances for his recovery are good. It will take at least a week, if the patient survives that long, to determine whether he will live.

If he does survive, it will be a great feather in Dr. Nancrede's cap and will make the second case on record.