The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-27

ishment well and his general condition is |
improved He expresses himself as feeling
better and more rested. Pulse "a, temper |
ature 9S 4, respiration 49,
D. w. BLISS
OFFICIAL.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 81. IL 80 p. m.
Presidents wound was dressed Just after
morning bulletin was issued. 1t looks well |
and the pus which is healthy in character
is discharging freely. Since then he has
rested quietly and takes his nourishment
readily and without gastric disturbance.
At present his pulse is 80; temperature,
9S.4; respiratiod, 18.
(Signed), I. w. BLISS,
J. K. BARNES,
J. J. WOODWARD,
RoBT REYBURN.
ALL REPORTS
from the sick-room agree that the Presi-
dent is much better and improving. Yes
terday's operation was entirely successful
Dr. Boynton gave out the fact of its hav-
ing been performed. The physicians had
intended to withhold it.
DR. BoYNToN
lust came from the Presidents chamber,
and reports the patient in excellent spirits.
He SAYS his undisturbed sleep last night
increased nourishment this morning. The
favorable change in the Presidents condi-
ton is plainly visible on the countenances
of the immediate attendants of the sick
room, who during the period of fever which
occurred subsequently, to the incision, bore
expressions of anxiety and looked gener-
ally careworn This morning the same
persons may be seen about the house, bear
ing cheerful countenances, and exhibiting
apparent acts of qualification.
DIR. Boynton, when asked what truth
there was in the statement that Mrs. Gar
field has suffered extremely from the effect
of the strain upon her mind during the past
few days, said there was no foundation
whatever for the report that had gone
about to the effect that she was quite ill.
In fact the doctor continued; Mrs.
Garfield is feeling brighter and in better
spirits this morning than at any time since
she was sick. You may say that she went
to ride last evening and returned, feeling
refreshed and that her husbands present
condition is very encouraging to her.
AT NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, July 27-Post Master Pear
son received the following:
WASHINGTON, July 81
To p. g. Pearson:
m.-We are all rejoicing over the
marked improvement in the condition ot
the president. 1t is now believed that any
further danger of recurrence of q chill i:
averted There seems to be no obstacle II
the way to recovery. He slept nearly nln'
hours last night and is refreshed an'
strengthened DIR. Boynton just assure
me that the patient is better than at an
time since his injury.
[Signed] 1Hos. l.. JAMES
LAST BULLETIN.
VA n m The VnrI
favorable symptoms noted in the last offic
ial bulletin still continues. The Presiden
is free from fever and resting quietly DIR
.Agnew returned to Philadelphia o-day, bu
DIR. Hamilton will take his place here to
night or tomorrow morning.
LAST NIGHT.
WASHINGTON, July 26.-It was evident
~ the purpose of the surgeons to-day no
to make known the fact that they had dom
anything with the Presidents wound be
yond the ordinary dressing They wer
vexed at a member of the household TO
telling it.
AT 10 o'clock to night DR.. WOODWARD
assured Secretary Kirkwood and Lincoll
that the Presidents condition was NOR
favorable than at any time since last Thurs
day.
A member of the cabinet left the Whit
House with the assuring feeling that every
thing was well.
PUBLIC PULSE.
There was considerable anxiety man
tested throughout the Executive Depar
ment to day regarding the Presidents cor
sdition, and the morning bulletin was nc
at all gratifying. A prominent treasur
official expressed the opinion that it woul
be far more gratifying to the general pul
lie if the attending surgeons would b
more explicit and explain the patients COZ
Siiticr more in detail in their offici;
bulletins
The arrangement made providing fC
the constant attendance of one consuitln
surgeon is received with great satisfaction
although there is unmistakable evidence C
the prevalence of more uneasy feelin
throughout the city than has been man
tested since the first few days after til
shooting. 1t is exhibited in more quit
manner and is only observed through cor
versation
A gentleman who visited the Mansio
this afternoon, and who is an intimat
friend OF the family, said that Mrs. Ga
field told him that her husbands conditio
was quite encouraging; that he was ce
tainly better than yesterday and he wf
resting comfortably.
About the time that the exciting rumt
was circulating here, adyices from Ne,
York was received by a number of Govern
ment officers and others, that the excit
ment was intense and requesting the late
news.
Treasurer Gilfilan received telegral
from Assistant United States Treasur,
Hlllhouse, stating that there was
GREAT EXCITEMENT ON THE STREETS
and all sorts of rumors were afioat, son
Q, OF which indicated that the president wou
nVe but short time The Treasurer ha
just returned from the White House whe
ne received the telegram, and at once r
pied, stating the Presidents condition t
day was more favorable and general
speaking, he was better. Informatlc
received from the surgeons, who, by Il
way, have become noticeably reticent, do