The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-08-27
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ground since ins mlcdie Of Ine afternoon, Il
was feared, no said, st one time to-day the
whole pAroiid gland would slough OF 10
supparsled mass, and if this should occur
tho presidents symptoms would al
most certainly prove iatSl. Later
In the evening however the appearance Of
tha gland was more reassuring, and gave
ground for hope that the suppurAtion would
be confined in the region of tie simple
sbscess. The doctor said he did not believe
tue president would die Tonight, although
he appreciated the full gravity of the siluA.
tion. The vitality Of the patient
was very low, and ii was questionable wheth.
or he could hold out much longer thsn 9 or
o'clock to-day. If they get the glandular
complications under control, he still stood a
tsis chance of recovery. While DR.. Rey-
burn was talking with the reporter, he TO
ceived from gentlsm m in the city COM
municssion addressed TO the surgeons
room, requesting that an effort be mode 10
increase the presidents vitality by resort TO
an operation knoS as TRANSMISSION ofblood,
sud Offering ~ supply from his (the writer's
own veins the necesss-v quantity Of vital
Auid. Upon being ast | whether the
suggestion hsd any value Dr.. Rsyburn said
that the results Of TRANSMISSION of
blood in cases of exhaustion had not rs
rule, been very satisfactory. The operation
had occasionally succeeded, but ii was AT
tended with good deal of danger, and was
apt TO cause profound disturbance Of the
circulation. He.doubted whether il would
be of any use in the presidenls case,
even rs "a last resort. Referring - tho
presidents general symptcm DR.. r burn
said he had been little queter This e, ming,
and had shown no further signs Of ntSl
disturbance. He had continued 70 take food
Satisfactorily, and had slep! good deal in
short maps, In other RESPECTS his genera!
condition seemed unchanged.
=. Executive Mansion, $3.50 p. m.-There has
been very little change in tho presidents
condition since the evening bulletin. One Of
the surgeons who has just come from his
room, expresses the opinion that he is triAe
better.
Executive Mansion, $50 p. m-Dr. Boyn-
ton said this evening, in reply 10 questions
asked him by q reporter OF the associated
press, thst he thought there had been slight
improvement in the presidents condition
iince A o'clock. Up to that hour, he said, l
think he had gradually failed. His pulse
ran up iu the afternoon as high
as 1873 aud remained at 1856 for a
considerable time. Thought once he could
hardly live through the night. About 4
O'Clock he rallied slightly, and since that
time has fully held his own. In fact think
his general condition 10 trihe better.
Have the indications of swelling or
suppuration appeared anywhere except in
tho wound or parotid c !?
No.
Do you think tho i, nything in this
changed character OF a. charges from the
wound TO cause increased alarm?
No; 1t only shows the weak and depleted
condition Of the patients body. 1t is an
evidence OF inanition.
What arc the symptoms tonight which
|you'regard as more favorable,
Well, the character OF his pulse Is better
for one thing, and there seems also x
DO an improvement in his mental condition
He has been brighter since o'clock than b,
was before, but this course of bis challe fel
the better, if it can be so called, is slight.
Executive Mansion, 10 p. m.-The sur
geons report that the very slight inn
provement noticed late this evening
is still maintained, 1. does no
yet afforded any solid ground for encourage
the evening, and bis pulse when last takeI
was Ill There has been no noliceabl,
change In the appearance Of the parott
gland.
The following was sent at 10 o'clool:
To Lowell, Minister at London:
| Whiletle president has made no gnin 10 dc,
his loss of ground has been less, 10 th,
Judgment of physcians, than WAS fearet
last night. This 70 the aspect. There is
slight feeling of encouragement, or at leal
q ray OF hope. Adverse symptoms arc still
manifest. A favorable Indication
his swallowing and digesting liquit
food continues. Two or tire,
times during the day he has asked fo
nourishment. He has spoken intelligently
and voluntarily throughout the day, and biz
mind has been less effected than on yester
day. The expected relief from the parotid
swelling, from the discharge through thu
ear, has not been realized. The siiustion 4
one of general gravity and danger,
BLAINE, Secretary.
Executive mansion, IL p m.-Thete have
been no reports from the surgecLs, If any
change in the presidents condition s.nce II
O'clock.
At the second meeting for prayer for The
recovery of the president to day at Thu
Vermont avenue Christian church II wal
agreed by the pastors present, that ,
recommen dation be made 10 th
churches to observe Sunday, the 28th inst.
as day of humiliation, fasting and prayer
and that an invitation DO extended 10 al
churches in this city, and as far as possible
Throughout. the country, to unite in this OBJ
servance. The recommendation meets th
approval of the presidents family.
Cleveland, Ohio, August 26.-Jame
Rudolph, brother 10 law Of the president, lef
this evening for Washington,in company will
Captain Henry. Mr.. Rudolph has been II
charge Of the Mentor homestead while TN
president has beer away, and had the car
OF the presidents two younges
sons, aged and II years. Il
obedience TO telegram last night fror
greatly distressed, but did not murmur o
/ an halnu tnll thav on,,ld not .,o 10 him