Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-09
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call at 1:10. The President heard the notes l and turning to Mrs. Dr. Edson, who was if ing for me?" s'Yes," replied Mrs Edson "the people of the entire country are praying for YOU to. day" sGod bless them,' said the President and he turned his face upon his pil, low and lay silent long while! At Red Bank the day was most solemnly observed, all bus mess being suspended and theschurehes were all crowded At Ocean Grove 1,e00 people attended the prayer service.
 A BENEFICIAL CHANGE IN THE WEATHER.
 Another of the White House employees ar- rived to-day to assist in the conduct of the establishment at Francklyn cottage. The breeze shifted to the north before noon, but it did not get much cooler and very few ex- pected to hear better news from the Presi- dent at noon. At o'clock Drs. Hamilton and Bliss came over to Elberon from the cot tage and chatted with friends on the piazza Dr. Bliss looked as happy as could be and he made all those near him fully as happy by informing them that the Presidents pulse had fallen to 94, the temperature was normal and the case showed general improvement Dr. Hamilton said to one who cast a doubtful glance in his direction, "That IS good news, is it not ? and it is as true as it is good"
 DIR. DoYNToN SATISFIED WITH THE PROGRESS
 Dr. Boynton was rather less jubilant than Dr. Bliss to-night, though he admitted that there had been good improvement over yes- terday. He said the improvement had been 8 noticeable one, but perhaps not as great as some are inclined to think. Nothing unfa- vorable has arisen, and he is undoubtedly the better for the sea air. Have your expecta- tions of the advantage of change been real ized thus far ?'' Entirely so." 'tDoes the President appreciate the change?'', Most assuredly, he always did enjoy looking at the ocean. He had a great fondness for the sea since he was boy'' ''And you think the breeze this afternoon is helping him along?" q do, and I hope it will do more. He is by better than yesterday in every respect. ''The gland is doing well p You coul recognize no swelling if you could see it. The wound is better tonight than at ny previous time There is a better discharge, and the pus is of better character. The wound is certainly active. The bowels are satisfactory, and there are signs of assimilation of food to a certain ex- tent" ''The phlegm in the throat, is that troublesome now P" Considerably so" "Is 1t the mucus from the gland ortfrom the lungs?" q can't say as to that" Are there any new signs of septic@mia ?" ''No- new ones." Are the little abscesses on the back any worse?" "No, they are passing away" 'Then there seem to be no unfavorable in- dicatiens at present ?" ''No there are none. But we must not be too sure that this inn provement is permanent one. It looks as if it would be- but would be better satisfied after he has had two or three good days" 'f. STORM BREWING AT LONG BRANCH.
 During the afternoon and evening the thermometer at Long Branch has fallen from 90 to 76. and surf men say there will be rain before noon tomorrow. The physicians pronounce the Presidents cottage good one and capable of being so arranged that all ill effects of a storm can be guarded against. The general impression seems to be that a weeks storm would not do the President as much harm as two such days as yesterday. The members of the Cabinet remain cheer full. Among the arrivals to-day are Sir John A. Lane and Assistant Secretary of State Hit, both of whom called at Elberon to in- quire after the President. Drs. Bliss, Key burn and Boynton, as well as all the nurses, have stated that there has been no unpleas- antness between the doctors, and the bulletin explanatory of the affair is accepted general ly.
 .i A FAVORABLE EVENING BULLETIN.
 The evening bulletin proved as satisfactory as was expected. As the expected change from hot to cold weather had come. The people would have been disappointed if the morning improvement had not been maintained. Every one at the Presidents cottage agreed that there had been improvement during the day, although not all were sure that there had been sufficient to support very strong hope. When the Presidents attendants came over to a late dinner they were not beset by crowd of correspondents as usual. The good news had had the effect of allaying anxiety. The reporter of the National Associated Press was authorized by Dr. Hamilton to say that the Presidents present condition Is very en- couraging Colonel Rockwell was asked what he thought of the Presidents progress to- day. f'Oh, he had a splendid day" ''You think there has been noticeable improve ment ?'' ''Of course there has," 'sThen you all feel much better I presume ?'' ''Yes and we have reason to feel so." General Swain said that there was nothing but good news to tell and that it was just good enough to keep awfully quiet about un- til we are sure we are going to keep it up. Dr. Bliss said the improvement was continu- ing and bade fair to continue. 'Then he has done well all day ?'' s.First-rate." ''The slightly increased pulse and temperature cause no anxiety ?' None whatever. It is we'll, and has had two birds besides liquid food '' s'What kind?'' ssWoodcock !" Ibid he eat them or only suck the meat ?' 'tne took the bones in his fingers and gnawed them" 'sThe stomach has given no trouble ?'' ''Not the least. I see no reason why he should not continue to do we'll"
 SIGNS OF GOOD NIGHTS REST.
 The President had more solid food before settling down for the night, among other
  night that the President had eaten too much and seemed 10 be uncomfortable on account of 1t and likely to pass restless night or part at least. He had, however, gone to sleep and seemed in fair way to get good rest At 1O:30 Dr. Hamilton said the Presi dent was getting on nicely Before Il o'clock all the physicians had retired except Dr. Boynton, who was to remain with him the greater part of the night
 NO BAD EFFECTS FROM SOLID FOOD.
 The disadvantage attending the renewal of solid food in the case is feared by some as likely to cause slight irritation of the stom- ach No such trouble was reported this even ing, but the remark has been made by one of the attendants that if such a thing did occur it would not materially hurt the case, as the President had now gained enough to with stand such an irritation to good advantage. Very late tonight there was rumor af1oat that vomiting had occurred, but Dr. Hamil- ton hatly contradicted it. The very latest news from the sick room was that everything seems to be going well.
 BLAINE's DISPATCH TO MINISTER LOWELL.
 Secretary Blaine sent the following at Il o'clock:
 Lowell Minister, London:
 LONG BRANCH Sept 8. The Presidents rest was much broken during the first of last night, but to-day his condtio has been more favorable He had less fever this after noon than for several days past. He has better pu and improved appetite His surgeons are much encouraged His comfort has been promoted by a decided change in the weather. The thermom- eter at this [I0 30 D. ml is 76 degrees Fahren- heit yesterday it was 95 at the same hour.
 BLAINE, Secretary.
 BULLETINS FROM FRANCKLYN COTTAGE.
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 ELBERoN, LONG BRANCH, N. J.,l
 Sept. S-8:3O 8. m. At the morning examination made at o'clock the Presidents pulse 1O4 temperature 987 and respir stion 18 He was restless and wakeful during the early part the night but after midnight slept we'll until morning. His general condition appears more encouraging.
 D. w. BLISS, ,
 F. Fl. HAMILTON.
 (Ofhcial.)
 ELBERoN, LONG BRANCH, N. J.,l
 Sept. S-6:3e p. m. At ia m. to-day the Presidents temperature 9S pulse 94 respiration T. At the evening dress ng (5:3e D m his temperature was 99. l. pulse l00 piratio ms. He has taken liberal amount of food, both solid and fluid with apparent reish. By special request of President it has been made duty to say in this public manner to Surgeon General J. K. Barnes, Surgeon J. J. Woodward and Dr. Robert Reyburn that in dispensing with their services his medical attendants he was actuated on1s by wise resolve to relieve them of the and responsibility which in his improved condition he could no longer properly impose upon them. Both the President and Mrs. Garfield desire to express to these gentlemen personally their high of the great skill and discretion which they constantly exercised associate counsel in the management of his case up to the present time. SSigne0