Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-13

The next instant the President would
have been face to face with Guiteau.
For his confidence III his ability to
spring over the barrier (for the back of
the seat is about four feet high) flashed
upon him and his whole muscular
strength was strained for the act. When
he fell forward, struck by the second
shot, G11iteau was behind him. The in
slant he prlled the trigger the first time
he stepped forward four feet. It was
but the very fraction of second between
the explosion and the Presidents
alarm. That fraction was ON
the side of the would-be assassin.
His purpose was also to fire
a second shot and he stepped quickly
forward to get as near the President as
possible. They we're not six feet apart,
80 that the instant the President realized
the situation his intense activity of mind
and muscle made him aggressive and it
was that instant he received the stagger
ing bullet and fell forward against the
wainscoting of the reception room at the
head of the aisle leading to the
main hall. Till now the impress
sion seems to have gained hold
that Guiteau's act was done so quickly
that the President did not comprehend
what was going on. It is true, as I told
you while ago, that the reports of the
firing were close together, that it could
not have been longer than it would to
take to cock a pistol, yet during this
time G1iteau was advancing and the
President preparing to advance upon his
assailant. Anyone who will take his
watch and carefully observe the beats of
the second hand will be sur
prised at the distance one can get
over IN single second if impelled by
strong motive. 1t is more satisfactory
to think the President tried to grapple
the wretch, undaunted by the appear
ance of the ugly weapon aimed at him.
The position in which Guiteau stood
made it necessary for him to shoot at
nearly an angle of 40 degrees, while the
position OF the body of the President
was also at about the same angle with
the seats when the ball struck his
right side. With this understanding
of the position of the two it is evident the
ball met with great resistance and was
DETECTED. It's natural course would have
been through the body passing out over
the pelvis. So it is reasonable theory
that upon entering the interior of the
body it's force had been exhausted and
the internal injury is less that it was at
first supposed, all of which gladdens Us
with increased hope in the conviction
that his recovery is now only question
of time
WASHINGTON, July 9.-Vice President
Arthur called at the White House to-
day, but could not see the President,
and Mrs. Garfield was out riding. The
surgeons assured him that the President
was doing well and continues to improve.
The doctors are more hopeful than ever,
as each hour develops satisfactory
symptoms and shows that the President
is improving. Dorsey is still trying
experiments to lower the temperature of
the room. The compressed air has been
abandoned and the scheme now is to
have cylinder with ice and charcoal
such as is used on board ships.
New YORK, July "a dispatch was
received by a resident of the city to-day
from the Right Hon. VIM. E. Gladstone
prime minister of England and Mrs.
Gladstone saying they are much touched
by the kilograms about President Gar
fields condition, and feel a profound
sympathy, and watch anxiously for &C
counts of the Presidents progress.
The subscriptions to the fund for
Mrs. Garfield still continue to pour in.
W. W. Corcoran, Washington, George
I. Serey and George ". Childs con-
tributed S., COO each.
THE LATEST.
WASHINGTON, July 10.-The condition
of the President is more favorable than
before since he was shot. This morn
ing's consultation revealed the absence
of ali those unfavorable symptoms which
were possible, If not probable, for the
eighth day. This caused greal relief.
The day passed without the appearance
of any of them. He took more food
than usual. All the organs of his body
performed their functions in a more
natural manner, andhis rest is more natur-
al and refreshing The dangers from
blood poisoning and hemorrhage are now
believed to have passed away. The sur
geons begin to speak with considerable
confidence of his recovery. The day has
been hot, but not as sglltry as a portion
of last week, and it has been possible by
the partial success of the cooling devices
in use to keep the Presidents room COM
Portable. The night begins with most
cheerful condition OF things about the
White House and with high promise of
good for the immediate future.
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
WASHINGTON, July Ill: 80 A. NJ.
The Presidents favorable condition
continues.