Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-09-12
A Lung Complication Which is
now Said to be Under
Control.
'ts Alarming Features Passing Away
and Everybody is now En-.
couraged.
-.
soynton Says There is an Abcess
In the Right Lung, Caus-
cd by CllrOnicBlOotl
Poisoning.
A GOOD NIGHTS REST.

GOOD NIGHTS REST.
Elbenor. September 12-Gen. Swain
said short time before noon that the
president slept from 10 to 2 o'clock last
night. He then awoke and took nour-
ishment and Immediately fell asleep
again and did not awake till o'clock. at
which time he was apparently refreshed
and rested. Col. Rockwell says the pres
ident's sleep last night was the best he
has had since lie was shot. Tho colonel
considers the president stronger. His
cough is better to-day and he expector-
ates freely and without much effort. The
colonel compares the expectoration with
bad cold. To-day it is very similar to
bad cold that has become loose and is
passing off. "lt should be borne in
mind, said Col. Rockwell that when an
improvement in the presidents case oc-
ours, it is not great improvement, but
rather slight gain. These better days
are only slight improvements over his
more unfavorable ones, and often take
his general condition as my guide and
can plainly see the aggregate improve.
ment. while it would be impossible to
point out any particular symptom which
has materially changed. There has been
q great improvement since last night.
IN GOOD SPIRITS.
Long, Branch, September l2.-Post-
master General James saw the president
this morning, He says he found him in
good spirits and generally much bette,
than he dared expect. A brief conversa.
tion occurred, during the course of
which the president firmly grasped
James hand and spoke in very clear
voice. His eyes to-day are especially
bright and natural looking. The post
master general is impressed with the
improvement. He thinks he will yet be
able to 70 to the White Mountains. James
has gone to New York this morning on
business. As the day passes the. presi-
dent improves and the surgeons feel
more encouraged and express the opiu-
ion that the lung complication is under
control.
| HAVING A BRIGHT DAY,
Long Branch, Sept. 12-At l O'Clock
Dr. Bliss says the presidents pulse is
106; temperature, 1910; respiration, 20,
and that he is having bright day.
ANXIETY ALLAYED.
| Long Branch, Sept. l2-The morning g
bulletin has had the effect of allaying
somewhat the apprehension of last
night, but whether the lung trouble will
pass away or develop into an abscess
cannot yet be predicted.
TdE CABINET WILL INDULGE IN A PIC MIC
Elbenon, Sept. l2.-Macveagh is much
encouraged, and says the surgeons are
confident that the alarming features Of
the lung trouble are passing away
Everything looks moro encouraging, and
much relief is felt. DIR. Bliss said the
president had good nights rest, which
is having a good effect. He has eaten
freely; he had some milk punch with
brandy. The lung affection is nearly OF
quite under control and would pass away
without serious results. Everything
} looks favorable again. James and Win
dom went to New York this morning
J The cabinet now consider it safe to 90 tc
the White Mountains tomorrow. They
j. will return Friday. Secretary Hunt
called to-day and was very favorably i'm
pressed with the presidents condition
THE LUNG TROUBLE.
DR.. Boyton says this is one of the pres
ident's bright days. Doubtless there is
an abscess on his right lung, but if it i.
not aggravated lie thinks the patient cal
throw it off. 1t is not worse now tina,
before he lett Washington. 1t is caused
be chronic blood poisoning.
BLAINE TO LOWELL.
i. Long Branch, Sept. 12-TLc presiden
| slept we'll last night and his conditio,
is more favorable. During my absenc,
for short time DR.. Agnew and DIR. Ham
i iiton will send you report daily.
i, ENCOURAGING NEWS.
Il Washington, Sept. l2-Secrotary Kirk
I wood this afternoon received the follow
ing telegram from Long Branch, signe,
a by Secretary Hunt and Postmaster Gen
a eral James.
/ Everything is encouraging. The presi
q dent looks much better. He passed
e good night and his symptoms are favo,
able.
TALK WITH JAMES.
Long Branch, Sept. l2.-When Genel
al James called this morning, he took th
president by the hand with, Good mon
ing. Mr.. President" The president n
turned the salute, and asked James t
be seated, and insisted upon it, when
!, lively conversation ensued. The pres
{ dent asked how the postotiice departmcr
It was doing, aud James said "splcndid
e They had resumed tho civil service bns
+ but there had been no appointments ,
removals of any sort since the presidel
had been sick Tho president smile
i. and asked how the star ronte investig
: t,on was progressing. James said sati