New York, Aug. 28.
The doctors are of opinion that Rudolph "Valentine, who operated upon a week ago for gastric ulcer and appendicitis, has 'a fighting chance. A fifth physician has been summoned and all are Morphine is being administered at intervals to deaden the pain, out weaktiess prevents an attempt at blood transfusion, the suggestion of which caused a flood of offers. An aeroplane is bringing from Detroit 'a supply of special antiseptic.
The hospital is smothered with flowers from admirers, while additional telephone operators have deen engaged to answer the inquiries regarding the star. There is a constant stream of callers, especially Later.
Valentine died in hospital from septic endocarditis at 12.10 to-day.
Last night, when he took a tum for the worse, he' confessed and received absolution Blood was tran: to rally, The crowds outside the hospital were so dense that the police were obliged to disperse them.
His death has caused deep di tress in the film world, where Valentine was very popular, Polo Negri is prostrated and confined to her. apartment at Los Angeles, semi-conscious
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