The Portland daily press., 1881-08-18
UNOFFICIAL BULLETINS

1870 A. M
In conversation this morning on the Presi.
dents condition, DR.. Boynton said that the
prospects were considerably brighter and the
patient is resting comfortably. In reply to an
Inq1lry, the DOCTOR explained that the enema
ia which are being administered consisted
principally of diluted extract of beef and the
yolk Of an egg, the whole being dissolved and
slightly heated.
DIR. Bliss, in conversation on the same sub
Ject, stated that small portion of muria,ic
acid was also part of the enemata.
Ihe latter gentleman expressed the opinion
that the Presidents stomach was gradually be.
coming stronger, and referred to the fact that
the nourishment was being retained as proof
thereof The doctor stated that he remained
hopeful, and says that there is no reason for
giving the Presidents case up yet.
LII. Boynton, IN response to questions re-
gardlng the Presidents taking nourishment in
the regular manner, said it was possible that
very small quantity of diluted beef extract,
probably teaspoonfui, would be given him
at noon. 1t might depend, however, upon the
PATENT condition at that bour. He had not
been troubled with nausea since yesterday sf-
ternoon, at which time he threw off about a
gill OF liquid matter containing a quantity OF
bile.
Dr. Boynton says that Mrs. Garfield contin-
nAa varD hanaf,,l ~sd- feel rather more sucour.
aged to-day than she did yesterday. -
L11.30 A. M.
DIR. Bliss, tn a second interview this morning
was asked whether there was anything in the
Presidents condition to indicate that pyaemia
or blood poisoning was the cause of the Presi-
dents unfayorable symptoms, and replied very
empha tlcally in the negative and said that
there was no connection whatever between the
wound and the present troubles; that the I'M
favorable symptoms were due entirely to the
condition of the patients stomach, and that
the attending surgeons were allsquite confident
onnfo II tod Ii
this.
In referring to the appearance of the Presi-
dent, DIR. Bliss said that when he was shot his
weight was about 210 pounds, and that his con-
hnement had reduced him probably seventy
pounds, and that there was of course some
pallor; but as he wore full beard this was not
so perceptible as it would otherwise be.
All reports received from tho sick room this
morning have been of an encouraging charac.
ter, but while there is feeling of reinsurance
considerable anxiety is still manifested.
DR.. Agnew Non-Committal
P. M.
The Presidents mail has increased yery ma.
terially since the relapse and the number of
suggestions as to how the untavorable turn in
vious to the midday dressing DIR. Agnew was
asked as to the condition of the President. to
which he replied: HE is better TO-DAY i,
When questioned further the Doctor said ::
There is nothing further to say than is con-
tanned IN the bulletin, which is stated over my
own together with the signatures of other sur
geons." the Doctor was pressed for a reply
70 tho question as to whether he considered
the patient had an equal chance for recovery.
he said, 1T is bad plan to speculate on
chances. The bulletin tells the story that the
President is better today Good mornipg
[4.20P. NJ
Up to this hour everything has apparently
Oir1rr IN, .yaA1w Al
Corbin, who came from the private part of the
house few minutes ago, was asked what the
indications were He said, "Wel. pretty good. )"
Inc question was then asked if there had
been any return of nausea. The Col said,
Ihe PRESIDENT has vomited once this after
noon; His pulse is slightly higher than 1t was
shortly after noarishnent was administered.
Still there is hope yet
The Reported Vomiting Denied.
[445 P. Nj
One of the attending surgeons says that the
PRESIDENT has had very good day and has
been benefited by nourishment administered
In reply to question whether there had been
any vomiting to-day the doctor said, mo"
The patient has retained nourishment admins
tered during the day. When taken a short time
ago the Presidents pulse was ia
Secretary Blaine Returns.
Secretary Blaine returned to the city this
afternoon and called at the White House
shortly after O'Clock.
[5PM.J
Owing to contradictory information obtained
during the last hour with regard to the Presi-
dents vomiting note was just sent to DR..
Bliss who is now in the surgeons room, in
forming him that gentleman who had recent
ly been in the private part of the House had
said upon leaving the Mansion that the Pres-
dent had vomied once this afternoon, and
tnat his pnlse was slightly higher. DIR. Bliss
IN reply wrote: There has been any vomiting
to-day" Secretary Blaine says he has found
Things more encouraging than he expected.
[545P. MI
The following cablegram was received at
the Executive Mansion this afternoon:
To Mrs. Garfield, Washington, d. c.:
am most anxious to known how the Presi-
dent is to-day. and to express my deep SYM
pathy with you both,
(signed) THE QUEEN,
Osborne.
The following reply has been sent:
10 Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Osborne,
your Majesty kind inquiry finds the Presi-
dent's condition changed for the better In
me Judgment OF his medical advisers there is
strong nope OF his recovery. His mind is en-
sions OF sympathy are most grateful to him as
they are gratefully acknowledged by me.
(Sgned)
LUcRETA R. GARFIELD.
The following has been received nv Post.
master Pearson at New York from Postm aster
General James at Washington:
The President has rested we'll, and the slight
improvement of yesterday has been maintain
cd. We are more hopeful.
More Hopeful Outlook.
III P. M.
To-day has been much more favorable one
than yesterday, and a general feeling of reas-
surance has been gradually growing, The in
terest OF the day has conferred upon the condi-
tion OF the Presidents stomach from time to
time, and great encouragement has been de-