Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-13
GRADUALLY GAINING.
THE PRESIDENT SLOWLY MEND
ING.
Fears of an A Abscess on the Lung-The
Surgeons Not AIarmed-The Cabi.
net off for the White Mountains.
A TALK WITH DR.. BLISS.

this opinion. When asked to what he at
tributed the dullness manifested by the
lung in the sOundings. which have occurred
daily, the doctor took the same ground as
he did last night, holding that 1t was caused
by the wound or the track of the bullet;
that it was a limited lobular inhsmma-
tion, and that it would be overcome
by the Presidents vitality. He was very
emphatic in his statements tonight that
there we're no indications Of an abscess, and
frankly stated that he believed now that the
lung affection had not assumed any greater
proportions since the patient has been here,
aud he further stated that 1t had been no
ticed more than three weeks ago.
Referring to the glandular complication,
Dr. Bliss said that sit is practically well.
There is still a very small opening In the
last incision, but it Is getting along very
satisfactorily indeed, and the swelling has
entirely subsidized. His cough is improving,
and the patient now expectorates without
being annoyed by the hacking he has re-
Gently experienced. He has coughed but
very little during the day, and each time
raised a considerable quantity of mucus.
The sputa was of good character and
had nothing about it to indicate an alb
scess"
Speaking about the ball, the doctor said
he had inserted new and much smaller
catheter, and was satisfied that the ball had
become thoroughly encYsted, and that granu-
lation had been the means of closing the
wound from the ball within two inches of
the surface, the distance to which the
catheter penetrated without any extreme
effort on his part.
A COMFORTABLE NIGHT.
ELBERoN, N. j., September IL, 9 A. NJ.
Official Bulletin The President passed
an unusually good night, his sleep being
II nj nf nta all tn
able him to take nourishment. The sup
puration from the parOtid gland haa almost
entirely ceased. The opening from which
pus is discharged is rapidly healing. His
cough Is less and exoectoration has mate
rally diminished. His temperature is 9S.4,
pulse 100, respiration 18
D. HAYES AGxRw,
D. w. BLISS.
AN ABsCKss ON THE RIGHT LUNG FEARHD.
1915 A. The morning bulletin has had
the effect of allaying somewhat the appre-
hension which was caused last night, and 1t
is generally conceded by the attending tur.
geons that the patient is In more favorable
condition. Whether the lung trouble re-
ported at late hour last night will pass
away or develop into an abscess cannot yet
be predicted. If the President passes q
quiet day and maintains the gain made dur
ing the night, his condition will
be more favorable, but until this
time elspses 1t cannot be said
that he has entire'y overcome the lung
trouble. His continued favorable condi-
tion, however, may give him sufficient
strength to override any serious results
from the spprehended abeCess on the right
lung. The situation is considered Butfi-
GENTLY grave by the members of the CAbi-
net to warrant the postponement OF pro-
posed trip to the White Mountains, and
u ~ T.
ing that be would go to New York but should
return this evening. The day is bright and
blds fair to be quite warm.
MORE HOPEFUL OUTLOOK.
1920 P. M.-Dr. Bliss feels better this
morning. He says that the Presidents
pulse 10 about 100, temperature normal and
respiration but slightly above that point.
Postmaster General James saw the Presi-
dent this morning. He says he found him
10 good spirits and generally better than he
had dared to expect. A brief conversation
occurred, dudLg the course of which the
President firmly grasped Mr.. James hand
and spoke In q very clear voice. Mr., James
ssys his eyes to-day are especially bright
aud natural looking. Tie Postmaster Gen
eral was so impressed with the improve
ment that he thinks he will yet be able to
go to the White Mountains. Mr.. James has
gone to New York this morning on busi-
ness. AS the day pa ses the President in
proves. and the surgeons feel more encour-
aged, and express the opinion that the lung
complication is under control.
CONSIDERABLY IMPROVED.
6 P. NJ. TOficial Bulletin THE Presi-
dent has experienced since the Issuance of
the morning bulletin further amelioration
of ,ympioms. He has been able to take an
ample amount of food without discomfort,
and has had several refreshing maps. At
tho noon examination his temperature was
80 g. pulse LOG, respiration 20. At p. m
bis temperature was 9S 6, pulse 100, respira-
ton Is.
BLAINE TO LOWELL.
The following was sent a: half-past two
O'clock this afternoon to Minister Lowsll by
Secretary Blaine: "The President slep. well
last night, and his condition to-daY is more
comfortable and more favorable. During
my absence for short time, DR.. AgneW and
DIR. Hamilton will send you daily report"
A RESUME OF THE DAY.
The following cable message was sent to
night to Minister Lowell, at 10 p. m:
"In the absence OF Secretary Blaine the
attending physicians have requested me to
inform you Of the Presidents condition. He
has, during the day, eaten sufficient food
with relish, and has enjoyed at intervals re-
freshing sleep. His wound and the in
cisions made by the surgeons all look bet
ter. The parotld gland has ceased suprpua-
tion and may be considered substantially
well. He has exhibited more than his usual
cheerfulness of spirits. His temperature
and respiration are normal, and his pulse is
less frequent and firmer than at the same
hour list evening. Notwithstanding these
favorable symptoms, the condition of the
lower point of the right lung will continue
to be a source OF anxiety for some days to
come. MACNEAGH."
THE CABINET TAKE TRIP.
To day, according to the attending sur
geons, has been a favorable one throughout
for the President, and he is again pro-
nounced on the road to recovery. Hia Dqls~
the surgeons assert, fell from ITO at Aos,- ,
100 at the evening dressing, aud y n 10
perature fell from 9a2 a. Ror- IS tenn
the evening. The iaprc' 80 SS In
during the day was tsR~ ,yement hoteo
the members of the = advantage OF by
raceivino essnr.ce 1Abinet now here, who,
roo5istos ces that there was no i'm
raIonss ser, and that the threatened
wjth lad, apparently, passed away,
" the exception OF Attorney General
.acVeagh, left during the day for the
White Mountains for few days recreation.
MORE BRITISH SYMPATHY.
| LONDON, September u The Committee
OF ARRANGEMENTS of the Trades Union Con-
| gress, to be held here, has agreed that on
the hrst day of the meeting of the Congress
a resolution of condolence with Mrs. Gar
| Held and the American nation shall be in
troduced.
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