Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-06

notice them. The latter had, however, n
 ticed the large number of telegrams constan l ly following each other from Washington l and his attention was quickly attracted b | his brothers actions, 30 that it was foun impossible to keep the information from hill
 longer. All the news was given to them o Monday, and it was painful to witness th l anxiety with which they watched for tn constant news bulletins from the Whit House. They realized that it would be bes
 for them to remain at Mentor and have nc asked to be taken to Washington. Tn
 Presidents mother, who was with her daugh
 ter Mrs. Larrabee, at Salena, when she re
 ceived the news, is now with another daugh
 ter, Mrs Trowbridge, who resides at th
 same place. Postmaster Sherman of Cleve
 land, receives constant messages from O. L
 Judd, the telegraph operator at the Whit
 House, and forwards them to members of tn
 family. The older Mrs Garfield bears tn
 blow with the proverbial calmness of the Ru
 dolph family as she listens to the reading O
 messages. The house is overrun with visit
 OTIS from the surrounding country, who come
 long distances to get late and authentic de
 tails of information, which they report tt
 their friends and 11eighbors as they return
 homeward. The Presidents relatives say
 that with the exception of an attack of fever
 and ague years ago when boy, and occa
 sional touches of dyspepsia in later years, he
 has never in his life been ill. His habit has
 always been to live on plain substantial food
 and he has never indulged in late suppers ol
 rich food which the average statesman is ad
 dicted to when in Washington
 VICE PRESIDENT ARTHUR AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
 WASHINGTON, July 5.-Vice President Ar thur and Senator Jones called at the White House at half-past o'clock The Vice Pres ident looked careworn, but walked correctly and seemed calm and collected. He was shown at once to the upper floor, as it was thought that the President would be well enough to see him.
 4:15 p. m.--Vice President Arthur stayed at the White House about half an hour, but it was thought best that the President should not see him or anyone but his nurses until he is stronger. The Presidents condition grows more and more favorable.
 THE PHYSICIANS IN ATTENDANCE-THEIR OPEN
 IONS OF THE PATIENTS CHANGES.
 WASHINGTON, July 5.-Considerable com ment has been caused to-day by the reports made of the wrangling among the Presidents corps of physicians. The truth of the mat ter is that some of the other physicians did criticise Dr. Bliss mode of treatment and that Mrs. Garfield was worried thereby As near as can be learned, the reports of profes- sional conversation on the subject have been greatly exaggerated. Finally to reassure Mrs. Garfield Dr. Bliss is said to have placed the names of 8 dozen of the most distin- guished surgeons in the land in hat and had drawn three, Dr. Agnew of Philadelphia, pr. Gross of the same city and Dr. Hamilton of New York Dr. Bliss had these summoned to consult and give their opinions as to whether the treatment the President was undergoing was the proper one Doctors Hamilton and Agnew arrived, held the con- sultatlon and certified to the treatment. Dr. Gross reached the city, but by some mishap his card, which was sent to the private sec retary of the President, Mir. Brown, did not reach him and Dr. Gross departed for home without having attended the consultation Dr. Bliss says the bulletins of the Presidents condition are not rose-colored, but his actual condition based on an examination made immediately in ad vance of their issue. The doctor also desires to deny the statement imputed to him that he already considers the President out of danger. He says that while he is now more hopeful of the Presidents ultimate re- covery than at any time heretofore, there are many accidents incident to wound of this kind that no man would be warranted in that the danger was passed. The mind of the President is clear and bright He has slept since last evening fully seven hours, most of the time without opiates His sleep has been calm and natural and has benefited him greatly. In reply to question as to the source from which danger WdS 1ObI0ui bAC dOSbOI IOE1lOO buAG It WOULD be difficult and improper to state. There might be found in the cavity of the wound, there might be secondary hemorrhage, which, however, he did not seriously appre- bend, or variety of other causes to make the symptoms unfavorable. At this time, however, he felt under the circumstances strongly hopeful of recovery.
 Dr. Woodward stated this afternoon that he was surprised to see so great an improve ,a,,+o oo praci5ap+ hoe i,, kbo last sixteen hours. From his knowledge of the case it was fair to suppose that there would be change for the better very soon, if, indeed, it was only temporary; but that the change was decided and so comparatively rapid was glad surprise, indeed. Certainly the situation was exceedingly hopeful, and he hoped no complications would arise to re- tard the favorable progress.
 Dr. Barnes, Surgeon General, states to-day that the change for the better has been re- markable one. Nothing but the wonderful constitution and will power of the President could have wrought it. All was done that could be, but matters looked dark on Mon day night. Now the sky was brighter, and the physicians were renewing their efforts in the face of great encouragement.
 Dr. Reyburn has always been rather hope full of final successful issue, and has been very hopeful to-day.
 In conversation with an army friend Sur geon General Barnes said there was yet no chan go in the condition of the President. but that 1t cannot be known how soon 8 serious change may come. One strange thing Gen. eral Barnes is quoted as having said is that there has been really no recovery as yet from the first condition of a gun shot wound, the shock Meantime his condition has pro- gressed to the first intention" of healing and stage of inflammation. This is singular, as usually the reaction from the shock comes before inflammation General Gar fields vigor and nerve are beyond power of description and has done more than anything else to keep him alive He didn't really hope at first to see him live so long. He is won 1erful self-possessed man, with strong nerve and determIned, as he put it, to get we'll Every moment since the shooting when he wakes from his little maps which seem to re- fresh him so much the President is invaria- bly, cheerful, talkative and rather inclined to be jocular. He fully realizes his condition, but insists that he will pull through as he says, and it is that kind of nerve and resolu- ton that aids the medical attendants more than anything else Still we can only look hopefully forward to the next four or five days. There is always hope while life exists, but in this case the hope is a strong one on my part, and I have faith that he will get we'll
 Ir.Reyburn, the old personal friend whom Garfield especially requested should be called in, takes a favorable view of the chances of General Garfield's recovery, and yet bases his belief on the great nerve and resolution to get well shown by the President He things as does General Barnes that the real crisis has not yet been reached and finds great ground for hope ill the wonderful power shown by the President to lift himself, IS it might be said out of danger. Dr. Key ourn like Dr. Barnes says ''There is hope while he is alive.''
 IUITEU's COMMITMENT AFTER THE SHOOTING
 A FELLOW BoARDER TALKS ABOUT THE AssAs-
 SIN.
 WASHINGTON, July 5.-A question has been raised as to the legal commitment of Guiteau It is cleared up by official information that about fifteen minutes after the shooting of he President Captain Vernon, of the police force, came to the police court and stated hat he had consulted with Secretary Blaine IS to the proper mode of proceeding and was advised by Mir. Blaine to go to the police court and get warrant from Judge Shell for assault and battery with intent to kill The warrant was sworn by Captain Vernon, and he commitment was placed in his hands. He immediately committed Guiteau in jail on ;hese papers to await the result of the Presi- lent's injuries. The dead letter office will come into possession of a letter received in his city last night addressed to Charles J. 9uiteau, assassin, Capital Prison, Washington, D. c. The postmark shows that the letter was mailed at Boston. A dark line is drawn around the edges of the envelope, giving it he appearance of mourning money order