The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-09-19
Third Extra.
400 p M
WATERING
Between Life and Death
Not Much Hope for the Pres
ident,
Although He Rests Quietly
this A ftarnnnn
Between Life and Death
although He Rests Quietly
this Afternoon.
General Condition Not Waterfall!
Changed since Morning.


Changed since Morning.
The following official bulletin was issued
at 1890 p. m:
"ELBERoN, Sept. 10.-The chill from
which the President was suffering at the
time the morning bulletin was issued lasted
about fifteen minutes and was followed by
|febrilc rise of temperature and sweating,
. He has slept much of the time, but his gen.
Ieral condition has not materially changed
since. Temperature 9S.20 pulse, 1O4
respiration, co.
vice-Presidcnt Arthur.
New YORK, Sept. 19.-Vico-P President
ARTHUR remained quietly in his house dur
ling the day, receiving very few callers, and
holding no communication with reporters
beyond denying the receipt of any special
Communication.
Anxiety In New York.
The greatest anxiety is prevailing here,
and the bulletins posted every few minutes
about the newspaper and telegraph offices
and hotels are eagerly watched by crowds
which block the sidewalks.
A Reserve strength Hoped For.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. 1880 p. M
Drs Bliss and Agnow have just assured Col
Rockwell that the noon examination showed
the Presidents recovery from the chill was
30 remarkably astonishing as to suggest that
he might still have reserve strength.
Both Drs. Agnew and Bliss said that if he
really had any he might pull through, but
they did not believe he had.
He Suffers No Pain.
The President called for hand glass, ant
looked carefully in it for Il long time, exam
lining his face, neck and head. He then put
lit away, and turning to the surgeons, said
"a 7 Il aIa b.,g l.
las you assure me am, when l look SO well
land feel so we'll / suffer no pain
Dr. Bliss turned away and said to DIR
Agnew: Perhaps he don't feel pain be
cause he is SO weak"
"Yes," replied DR.. Agnew, " that ma,
be-"
Giving Up All Hope.
Chief Clerk Crosby, of the War Depart
ment, has received this afternoon Telegram
from Elberon to the effect that all hope TO
the Presidents recovery is given up by thos,
Immediately about him.
Asleep and Comfortable at 2:I5 u. IN
ELBERoN. Sept. 10, 2:15 p. m.--Th'
President is asleep and quiet and comfort
able.
No PerceptibIe Change Since Noon
Special Dispatch to THE EVENING CRITIC.
LONG BRANCH, N. j., Sept. 1913 p. NJ
No perceptible change has occurred in the
Presidents condition since the issue of the
noon bulletin. package of fresh koumiss
arrived from new York soon after noon
which was Immediately opened for his
beneiit.
Every means available is being used tc
3sustain his strength and prevent the re
currence.of the dreaded chills. 1t is believed
that
He Does Not Realize the Extreme
Danger
: of his position, which DIR. Agnew admits t.
|be hopeless. The result, he says, is merely
IA question of time. The weather this after
noon is warm and clear.
DR.. Boynton came over to the Elberon To-
"a few mieutes in the forenoon. He wal
soon recalled to the cottage, and has no
Hsince reappeared.
Mrs. Garfield is fully aware of the ap
preaching change. L..