Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-09-19
the day passed without any event OF an extra
ordinary character.

the day passed without any event of an extra
ordinary character.
ANOTHER RIGoR.
Notwithstanding the comparatively favora-
BILE condition of the patint noted IN the even
ing bulletin, in less than an hour after it, Is
suance another rigor occurred, lasting about
ten minutes In comparison with the one
Yesterday it was considered light, though
as DR.. Bliss remarked tonight, it was severe
enough. DR.. Boynton said tonight, COM
pared with Yesterday, there Is slight I'M
provement. The low pulse and temperature,
sound sleep and freedom from cough and ex-
pectoration, were indications of
VERY Low STATE OF VITALITY,
and cannot be considered favorable symptoms.
If he grows stronger, there will
be rise in pulse and temperature, and his
cough and expectoration will return. About
IL o'clock there was rise in temperature and
his pulse reached 100. Tonight, at about
O'Clock, he had a chill lasting about ten min
utes, his pulse reaching 14O. 1t is now iS9.
What do you think causes the chllls!
It is possible they are merely reflex OF his
low state of vitality, but in all probability
they are the tie result of suppuration pro-
cess going On in some part Of the body.
What is the nature of the abseess on the
lung? y.
1t is what we call secondary abscess. 1t
occurs in the course of blood poisoning, or
rather as complication OF that IL oeglns as
lobular congestion. Each lObule OF the lung
is about the Size of pins head. number
of these lobules become congested and after a
time suppurate and form as many small 40
scesses. By and by this congestion extends to
the surrounding lobules, which In turn sup
purate, forming other small abscesses. Ii ne
lives long enough these minute a0scesees
open into each other forming pus sacs
about the size of marble or hens egg. That
portion of the lung containing the assesses
become consolidated, or hepatized. The por-
ton of his right lung reaching up to the sixth
rib is now consolidated. For several weeks
he has made satisfactory Improvement, OUT IN
each instance 1t has been followed by re-
lapse, which left him on
LOWER PLANE OF VITALITY
than before. This feature of his case is pc
culiar to most cases of chronic py@mia. de
has wonderful constitution, but it is doubt
full if it is sufficient to carry him on to re-
covery.
Atten to. night Secretaries Window, Hunt,
Kirkwood, Attorney General MacVeagh and
Assistant Secretary of State Hill, Ca lied at Fri
vate Secretary Browns cottage to ascertain
the facts regarding the presidents condition.
DR.. Bliss said the chill this evening was OF
about ten minutes duration and was what
might be called quite chill. Heis suffering
considerably from its effects. No vomiting
occurred and he experienceda a reaction imme-
diately after rigor subslded by the appearance
of fever. When asked the cause for recur-
renee OF the rigor the doctor said it may be
due TO local causes, but If SO, they are not
manifested think the recurrence is due to
the
ENFEEBLED CONDITION OF THE FLUIDS.
This together with the local sores are suf-
ficient to produce chill 1t is evident he has
not repaired any during the past twenty-four
own. Continuing DR.. Bliss said
tn, president has taken nourishment
as usual during the day. He was cheerful and
bright during the afternoon. With the ex-
ception of milk punch about twenty minutes
before the chill, no food had been given. Two
and one half ounces of defkrated beef blood
had been administered by enemata during the
ministered during the night 1t is
not probable that another chill will
occur during the night. The dullness of the
lung has not extended. His coughing has
been very slight during the day and was men,
toned by Mrs. Garfield as having been less
than yesterday. Coughing was renewed with
the chill. No repair of the wound
had occurred for three or four
days aud no healthy granulation
are visible. Three weeks ago the cavity of the
wound would hold two and one-half ounces OF
water, while at present it holds an ounce,
showing it has become considerably smaller.
The stomach has not shown signs OF disturb
ance. During the day the usual quantity OF
stimulants have been administered.
In the opinion of DR.. Bliss there was cav
ity pus in the lungs. The president is no bet
ter tonight than last night. do not consia.
er him any worse. There was no alterations
of his mind during the febrile rise, at which
time it generally occurs. He takes the same
notice of his condition as he has all along and
he thoroughly understands it. During the
prevalence of the chill his pulse reached 1874.
IF these signs keep up from day to day they
will
WEAR HIM OUT.
To prevent chill this evening every pos
sible attempt was made and the chill was
modified to certain extent by the efforts. 1t
is reasonable to expect some rigor disturbance
during every twenty-four hours. The presi-
dent said to-day he felt very tired:
The reporter said to DR.. BLISS, the president
has had an exceedingly hard time.
1t has been fearful fight, and you on The
outside have no idea of it.
During the course of further conversation
DIR. Bliss admitted the situation was very
critical. He said there was still chance Tor
his recovery, and he is entitled to the chance.
During the afternoon Gen. Grant paid his
daily visit to Franklyn cottage for the
purpose of ascertaining the condition OF the
president.
PARNELL TO MRS. GARFIELD.
The following cable has been read: To
Mrs Garfield, Long Branch: The delegates
assembled in the national convention of Ire
land, charge me to convey to you their deep.
est sympathy and their hope that the life OF
the president may be spared to you and to his
country.
(Slgned) PARNELL, Dublin.
A Catholic Sentiment.
NEW YORK, Sept 18.-The veterans of the
papal army, who served during the reign OF
Plus TX, attended anniversary mass this morn
ing in the cathedral. At dinner which fol
lowed one sentiment given was, "The Presi-
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