Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-28

President RECEIVERS after hehas been considered
at the point of death there will be many who
will pronounce it miracle end always point to
the case as an Illustration of the power of
prayer.
WHAT THE PRESIDENTS Son JAMES SAID.
Yesterday afternoon, about $50 o'clock, the
Presidents son James and Don Rockwell went
to the 9th street depot to meet Capt. Henry and
the Presidents brother-in-law, Mr. Rudolph. as
stated in the Sd edition Of THE STAR. They
were known to quite number of the railroad
people, and in answer to question James Gar
field confidently said "Father is better; know
he is and the doctors say SO too" Those who
heard him were glad TO hear him talk so cheer
fully
THE ANXIETY TO LEARN THE LATEST NEWS
is not by any means con41ned to the cities, and
yesterday along the raiIleads, when the official
bulletins were posted crowds could be seen
gathered anxiously discussing them. while at
points where there were no telegraph stations
people anxiously awaited the arrival of the
way-trains to hear the last tidings.
A Reinforcement Of Troops.
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN 70 GUARD AGAINST ANY
EMERGENCY.
Early this morning four batteries of artillery
from Fortress Monroe arrived at the arsenal
They were battery A. Sd artillery; battery 1, 4th
artillery; battery A, LIST artillery and battery K,
I'd artillery. Gen. R. B. Ayres, commanding at
Washington barracks (arsenaD stated last night
that in the event Of a threatened attack on the
Jail he could have within half an hour
one thousand trained soldiers there pre-
pared to protect it at all hazards.
There are five companies of his regiment ed
artillery here, viz: A. B. C. %. and H., and
and at Fort McHenry, Baltimore-two being
light batteries. Gen. Ayres has also four Cat
Ting guns ready to move at moments notice.
The ordering of troops here from Fortress Mon
roe, was in pursuance Of the measures taken by
the authorities to be prepared for any emer-
gency, however remote.
COMMISSIONER MoRGANs DREAM
Commissioner Morgan relates dream he had
Friday night, that if he saw the new moon in a
certain position last night the President would
get well. Singularly enough the new moon ap-
peared last night in the place required to fulfill
the conditions of the dream. 1t is also singular
that others who from Pennsylvania avenue saw
the faint crisp Of the moon rise over the White
House superst itiously associated the fact in
their minds with their hopes for the Presidents
ecovery. 1t was in the sky like bright signal
of hope.
THE. PIECE OF MILK TOAST.
The Presidents asking for and eating a piece
of milk toast with evident RELISH after the even
ing dressing last night was regarded by every
one as most encouraging sign. DR.. Bliss,
when told that the President wanted the toast,
gave directions to let him have it, as he wanted
to see how the President could work his jaws.
He devOured the mOrsel evidently with little
trouble. The physicians regarded this as a sign
of encouragement, which should make them
redouble their efforts.
THE CABINET OFFICERS,
all except Postmaster General James, who is
out Of the city, assembled at the White House
after the evening bulletin was issued and re-
NAMED until about ten O'Clock last night. When
they left they all seemed more cheerful and re-
ported that there was some ground for encour-
agement The members Of the Cabinet declined
to say much about Mr.. James visit to New
York, though Attorney General Macveigh said
it was not for the purpose ofbringing the Vice
President to Washington.
MORE HOPEFUL. FEELING.
The kilograms sent by Secretary Blaine to
public, as they have generally given more speci-
fc information of the Presidents condition than
other official announcements The following
was sent last night at 10 o'clock:
Lo,reA, Minister, London:
There is somewhat more hopeful feeling to-
night in regard to the President. The regular
evening bulletin was more favorable and the good
indications have continued His pulse is lower.
being now Ill and OF better quality. His mind is
entirely clear. He has shown positive appetite,
asking for mix toast, small quantity of which
he was permitted to eat. This isthe first time for
many days that he has swallowed anything but
liquid food. slight increase in his respiration
is the only adverse symptom reported at this
hour-half-past 10 pm.
BLAINE, Secretary.
PROPOSED MEMORIAL. SERVICE
Gov Hawkins, of Tennessee, has addressed
the following circular letter to the governor of
each state and territory:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, Tenn, August 81.
Dear Sir: would most respectfully suggest
for your consideration the propriety of the gov
errors of the several states and territories, in
the event Of the now anticipated death Of
our beloved President, by public proclamation,
requesting the people of their respective
states and territories to suspend all secular
business and reverently to assemble at their re-
spective places of worship at such hour as may
be set apart for the funeral ceremonies, for the
purpose Of holding memorial services and de-
voutly invoking the blessing of Almighty God
upon our stricken country. have the honor to
be, very respectfully, ALVIN HAWKINS
THE PRESIDENTS MOTHER.
dispatch from Cleveland says: President
Cart Garfield's aged mother is stopping with her
niece az hiram. She receives FREQUENT messages
rom washington and spends much Of her time
at the front door Of the house anxiously watch
ing ior the messenger who brings her the
dispatches. She is bowed down with grief and
sleeps but little, and that in short maps. She
is much agitated by fears for the worse vet
clings tenaciously to hope. ~
QUEEN VICTORIA's DEEP SYMPATHY.
The following correspondence passed over the
cable yesterday:
LONDON, August 81.
Blame, Secretary Wdshinqtos:
l nave Just received from Her Majesty the
queen at Balmoral, telegram in these words
- ami most deeply grieved at the sad news of
the last few days. and would wish nv deep sym-
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