Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-09-13
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Ihe OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES EuIIetin.


The President-MorningB Bulletin.
ELBERoN IN. j., September 12th.-The
President passed au unusually good night his
sleep being uninterrupted except occasionally
suppuration from the parotid gland has al
most ceased, and the opening from which the
pus il discharged is rapidly healing. His
cough is less and the expeUtoration has materi-
ally diminished. His temperature is 9S 4,
pulse 100, and respiration Is. Signed by
Aenew and Bliss.
The Evening Report.
ELBERoN, September 12th-6 P. M.-The
President has experienced since the issue of
the morning bulletin further amelioration
of his symptoms. He has been able to take
an ample amount of food without discomfort
and has had several refreshing maps At the
noon examination his temperature was 992
pulse LOG, respiration 20. At $50 P. NJ his
temperature was $50, pulse 100, respiration
Is. Signed by Bliss and Agnew.
Blaine to Lowell.
LONG BRANCH, September 12th.-The fol-
lowing was sent by Blaine to Lowell to-day
The President slept well last night, and his
condition to-day is more comfortable and
more favorable. During my absence for a
short time DR.. Agnew and DIR. Hamilton
will send you daily report"
second Dispatch 10 Minister Lowell.
ELBERoN, September 12th-10 P. M.-Mac-
Veagh has sent the following to Lowell : I'm
the absence of Blaine the attending physi-
clans have requested me to inform you OF the
Presidents condition. lie has during the day
eaten sufficient food with a relish, and en-
loved at intervals refreshing sleep. His
~ Sha 10 hxyt no
geons look better. The parotid gland has
ceased suppurasion, and may be considered
substantially well. He has exhibited more
than his usual cheerfulness of spirits. His
temperature and respiration are now normal,
and the pulse is less frequent and frmer than
at same hour last evening. Notwithstanding
these favorable symptoms, the condition of
the lower part of the right lung will continue
to be a source of anxiety for some days to
come"
The Day ut Eeng Branch.
LONG BRANCH, September 12th.-To day
has been favorable throughout according to
the attending surgeons and the President is
pronounced again on the road to recovery.
Much surprise and comment is occasioned by
the sudden fluctuations of the patient, but
the surgeons insist that this is to be expected.
1t the weather affects him in any degree,
this has certainly been good day, as the air
has been pure and comparatively dry. Ac-
cording to the statements of the attending
surgeons, his pulse dropped from Ito at noon
TO 100 at the evening dressing, and the tenn
perature from 90 2 at noon to 9S6 in the
evening, showing that there was compare
lively 70 fever at this evening. The Cabi-
net early received assurances that there was
no immediate danger, and that the threat
ened relapse has apparently passed away,
s A ~
MaoVeagh and Secretary Kirkwood-the
former remaining here and the latter being
in Washington-left at different hours for
New York, whence they go direct to the
White Mountains for few days recreation.
Bliss said this was one of his good days; that
the President was decidedly better, and that
he had expressed himself as feeling improved
on several occasions. The doctor is very
positive in his statement tonight that all
fears OF the formation of pus cavity on the
right lung have passed away, and that
he has reason to believe the cause of the
dizziness indicated in the lower portion of
that organ is under control. At least, he
said, it is no worse, and l think it better to-
night. If there WAS the formation of an abb
scess, the doctor maintained, it would neces-
sarily cause the temperature to rise, whereas
it has fallen. The doctor said DR.. Agnew is
perfectly in accord with him in entertaining
that opinion When asked to what he at
tributed the symptoms manifested by the
lung ia the daily soundings, the doctor took
the same ground as he did last night, holding
that it was caused by the wound or track of
the bullet; that it was limited to lObular in
hammatiou, and that 1t would be overcome
by the Presidents vitality. He was very
emphatic in his remarks tonight that there
were no Indications Of an abscess, and it is
Al h. ,.N
assumed any greater proportions since he
came here. It had been noticed more than
three weeks ago Referring to the glandular
complications, the doctor said THAT is
practically well. There is still very small
opening in the last incision, but it is getting
along very satisfactorily, and the swelling has
entirely subsidized. The cough is improved. "
The Soldier who Shot al Guitcau.
WASHINGTON, September 12th.-Sergeant
Mason. who shot at Guiteau, Is still i'm
prisoned. Some doubt exists as to iu-isdic-
ton. 1t Is not believed that he was drunk
or wild from drugs. Although no plot for
killing Gnieeau has been discovered among
the guards, 1t il known that they are deeply
hostile towards him. The officers believe
Guiteau lied and was not at the cell window,
but was reclining when fired at. Guiteau
exhibited an agony Of fear for some time
afte. the shooting. He has been removed to
another cell.
SECOND DISPATCH.l
WASHINGTON, September 12th.-No official
notice Of Sergeant Mason'5 offense has yet
reached the War Department. 1t is stated
there that Mason will be promptly su-ren-
dered ii there is q demand made for him by
the civil authoritieg. Thus all complications
viii be avoided. If such demand is not
made, Mason will be tried by court-martial.
Army officers generally express a feeling OF
mortifcation at this attempt on Guiteap's
life, as rejecting on the discipline and good
name Of the service.
THIRD DISPATCH.l
WasHIsGToN, September 12th.-Jonathan
G.. Bigelow, Sergeant Mason's lawyer, called
upon the District Attorney this afternoon
and asked him to claim the prisoner from the
military authorities 1t was M2son's wish tC
be tried in civil Court. Colonel Cork.
hill declined to do this at present
and tie lawyer expressed an inten
ton Co swear out the warrant himself
for AIason's arrest. Bigelow says that in his
opinion Mason is insane on the subject. He
further states that when the news o.
Guitesu's crime first reached Mason he wa:
in the service il Texas, and expressed an III
tention Of killing Guiteau. Mason is said &c
De OF Ll6 kltiOuS tdiuiiy VI oAAsOh-ohuSlA
He served creditably in the late war. II the
matter is taken up by the civil authorities
the first proceedings will be before the Police
Court under a charge. of assault and bltterJ
with intent to kill. The extreme penalty fol
the offsnse is eight years imprisonment Il
hard labor. In the event OF conviction by
civil tribunal Mason will be promptly dis
missed from the army.
A New Truthful .seems "-t.uiteau's DIE
fcrent stories.
WASHINGTON, September 12th.-Guitear
has told ten different stories about his posi-
ton when Sergeant Mason fred into his eel
iast night. AT first, and when under excite
ment, be says he was lying on bed when the
shot was 6red. Subsequently he said he was
standing at the window, but it IS believed
that his first statement is true, ard that he
concocted the second with the idea that il
could give him more notoriety If he made il
appear that be had a very narrow escape
This is not the first time that Guiteau ha:
given reason since he was first imprisoned tc
believe that he does not always tell the truth
His account of the shooting as now given to
Warden Croker is as follows: 1t was close
call and walking to the window he pointed
TO hole in .he outer glass, saying, g You
tes that? Well, saw the wagon when
they came out. IL was raining then,
aud / was looking at the soldiers
getting out Of the vehicle. had my arms il
this position [putting oae arm over the other
near the eIhos- and resting them on the frs,