Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-05

region. Pulse ia; temperature 1905, and res.
plration "a.
D. w. BLISS.
ID. WOODWARD.
j. X. BARNES.
RoBT. REYBURN.
Should the Presidents condition continue as
it is given above, 10 further bulletins will be
issued before one O'Clock. The bulletin, taking
In view the unfavorable turn affairs took yes.
terday afternoon and evening Is one OF the most
favorable that has been issued since the morn
ing after the shooting The pulse has gone
down to ia, fall Of twelve beats since the
bulletin issued last night. The absence OF ten
derness In the stomach. except at the wound,
is regarded as very good sign and as an indI.
cation that there is no great danger now of
peritoDitis.
DR.. Bliss was more hopeful this morning,
stating that the swelling OF the bowels was
subsiding, and the temperature reduced, and
that the President slept well for ninety min.
utes.
How tho Night Was Passed.
Popular feeling seems to ebb and flow with
the life OF the President Rumors that the
President was sinking rapidly last evening
were partly confirmed by the discouraging ma.
ture OF the 7:45 bulletin indicating the return
OF dangerous symptoms. Two hours later
another bulletin more cheering In tone was
issued, sfter which the house was closed for
the night. General Sherman In passing
out OF the house at 10 O'Clock re-
marked to young Mr.. James Garfield
"Be Of good cheer; your father Is better,'
words which gave new hope to those to whom
they were repeated. During the night further
Improvement In the condition OF the President
was reported. The scenes about the White
House during the night were the same as have
been witnessed there for three nights past
The vestbules were filed early in the evening
with newspaper men and anxious visitors
Up stairs little groups Of men-many with
weary and haggard faces-were disposed
about the offices. Whenever a physician
or Cabinet officer, or other person who had
admission to the private apar tments appeared,
eager inquiries were made of him for the latest
intelligence. At ten O'Clock, when the house
was closed, all were excluded except those
Intimately connected with the President,
but during the entire night callers ap.
piled at the main entrance for some
news. outside, the only occupants OF the
grounds were the military guard and
q few tired policemen. small crowd of peo.
pie remained about the gates until late. 1t
was thought during the night that the crisis
had been passed, and the first bulletin this
morning would record an important change for
the better. The members OF the Cabinet who
left the house about midnight were assured
that there was no immediate danger, and that
they would be instantly notified Of any unfavor-
mon them during the night.
The Presidents Condition Last
Night.
The following is the only bulletin issued last
night after THE STAR extra, which published
the I:45 bulletin:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 4, 10 D. m.
Slight anelioratlon OF symptoms during past
two hours; no vomiting during that period.
Pulse, 124; temperature. 101: respiration. "a. In
order to avoid disturbing the President unneces-
sartIy no further bulletin Will be Issued until
TO- morrow morning. d. w. BLISS,
j. j. WOODWARD,
j. K. BARNES
RoBT REYBURN.
Unofficial announcements made after that
hour Indicated further improvement, and at
midnight the President was reported TO be
sleeping quietly.
Mr. and Mrs. Gafficld,s Expression
Of Gratitude.
The Secretary Of State furnishes the folio "
ing, with request that it be given the widest
possible circulation
ExsCUrIvs MANSION,
WASHINGTON, July A, II pm.
To TIE Press:
On behalf OF the President and Mrs. GARFIELD,
i desire to make public acknowledgment of the
very numerous messages OF coincidence and
affection which have been received since Sat-
uroay morning. From almost every state in
the Union, from the south as bountifully as
from the north, and from countries beyond the
sea. nave come messages OF anxious inquiry
ahd tenCer WORDS or sympathy In such num-
oers that 1t has been found impossible to an.
swer them In detail. therefore ask the news.
papers TO express for the President and Mrs
Garf1eld the deep gratitude which they feel for
the devotion OF their fellow-countryfnen and
Ift nus ABROAD In tnls nour OF heavy ai1iiction.
JAMES g. BLAINE,
Secretary Of State.
PRAYERS FOR THE PRESIDENT.
An impressive service OF prayer was held at
| the Christian Church, Vermont avenue last
| evening, Rev. Mr. Power, the pastor OF the
| church, leading. Mr.. Power saw the President
yesterday and informed him OF the purpose OF
ms Is,,1n1o 1slowWolsnpPeFs to appeal to tns
which was very grateful 70 the President.
Arch bishop Gibbons has issued circular in.
strucong the clergy and congregations In his
diocese TO pray for the Presidents recovery.
fHLEGRAN FROM TIE PRKsIDKNTs MorHgR,
The Presidents mother at Scion. Ohio, yes
terday dictated the following dispatch to hel
| grandson, "Henry A. Garfield. Executive Man-
| sion, Washington:'
| and shocked me very much. Since recsivinS
| your telegram feel much more hopeful. Tell
| James that l hear he Is cheerful and that
| ann glad OF II. Ten him TO keep 10 good spirits