The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-09-01


the GO all the while, and rode their
horses never at q less speed than gal
lop. Mr.. Browns room was not crowd
ed, some restriction to admission thereto
having been made.
The bad result of inconsiderate criti-
cism of the Presidents attending physi-
clans is shown in the suggestion which
has been heard dozens of times during
the past day OF two, that the assassin
would raise the plea of death by NAL
practice. Over the whole city there
is q gloom like that which followed
the assassination of President Lincoln
Passing the Crlsis-The President On the Up
Grade Again.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., August %, G:2O
p. m-Dr. Bliss reports at this hour
that the result of the evening examlna-
ton is highly satisfactory. The febrile
rise did not begin until q quarter past
four this afternoon, and although the
temperature and pulse are little higher
than last night-the former being above
one hundred and the latter one hundred
and ten-the fact is accounted for by the
considerable accumulation of pus in the
glandular swelling which was removed
at the evening dressing. The gland
looks much better tonight than at any
time since it became the dangerous fea-
tire of the case. The wound is also do
ing extremely well, the process of gran
ulation having recommended The pa
tents general condition is still further
improved. DR.. Baxter is reported to
have said to friend this afternoon, that
if the Presidents stomach holds out and
if he is properly cared for he will prob
ably recover.
In an interview at :25 o'clock this af-
ternOon DIR. Bliss said that the Presi-
dent is going to get along much more
evenly to-day than yesterday. The ex-
treme range of his pulse this morning
has not exceeded six, and is now from
102 to 104. His pulse is also fuller and
stronger in character. Yesterday at
this hour the patient had little fever,
but today he has none.
In reply to a question with regard to
the reported accumulation of pus in the
lungs, DIR. Bliss said, 1--WE have exam
ined his lungs every day, and they have
always been and are now in perfect con-
dition. The respiratory murmur this
morning was clear and natural, and
there was not single indication OF any
abnormal symptoms"
The doctor was questioned with re-
gard to the reported existence OF pus in
the knee joints. "Who invents these alb
surd stories ?" he inquired. "There is
no pus in the knee joint or anywhere
else except in the wound and gland.
The pus could not form and be retained
without affecting the pulse and temper.
ature."
"What is the condition of the gandu.
lar swelling? has it decreased any?"
sit has; the outside of the gland is
now perceptible, and it is discharging
freely. We took out at least a teaspoon
full of pus this morning"
"Does the patient continue to take
food well 81
Perfectly; he had some chicken broth
and to-day another piece of milk toastiand
seemed to enjoy and relish them BOTH
do you think he is better to-day than
at the same hour yesterday"
81 certainly do; his progress to-day has
been much more even than yesterday
The expression of his face and character
of his pulse have further improved, and
he has thus far had no fever whatever
His present condition is more favorable
than at this hour yesterday"
EXECUTIVE MANSION, August 20,
D. m.-The Presidents condition con
tinues as favorable as when last reported
upon. Mrs. Garfield was met few
minutes since in one of the corridors
and when asked how the President was
now, replied pleasantly, Everything il
going along nicely"
Retribution-The Craven Guitcau Tortured
| by Fear.
| WASHINGTON, D. c., Ang. 27.-Witf
the excitement that has been OccasioneC
in the Presidents case, little interest hai
been manifested in the assassin by the
general public. There are some, howey
er, who note the actions of the wretch
| Guiteau is reported to be crouched II
his cell in the Jail in mortal fear. He il
afraid to pass the cells of the other pris
oners for fear that in some way they
may manage to kill kim. He even fear!
personal violence at the hands of thu
| guards. In some manner the news o
the situation has reached him, and hi
fully expects in some way to meet vic
lent death at the hands of some one who
will avenge the shooting of the Presi
dent He has no thought now but fol
his present safety, and
| BREADS THE APPROACH
even of the harmless attendant whC
brings him his meals. Although he ha:
not seen a newspaper, he has in Som'
way become imbued with the idea tina
his life is IN danger, and he seems Il
have learned of the existence of an or
ganization in various parts of the coun
try whose object is TO put him out of thu
way.
His bombastic spirit, which charac
terized the early days of his imprison
ment, has entirely disappeared, and h
no longer thinks about regret simply fol
the suffering he has caused the President
but now, under the influence of persona
fear, seems even TO feel some regret fol
the deed itself. He seems to have for
gotten about his autobiography, which
he dictated some weeks ago, and his con
tribution 10 civilization which he be
lieved would get him handsome for
tune He says he is not insane, while a
the same time he seems occasionally tC
deport himself in such way that thOst
who approach him may become con
WINGED of his real insanity. He
SAYS NO MORE
about his application for bail, and hi!
personal liberty seems to be the las
thing that he desires.
In fact, in his present frame of mind
the doors of the jail might be thrown
wide open and he could be compelled
with difficulty to walk out.
| There is an impression quite general
/ ly entertained that among the crowds
who flock to Washington there will bt
many persons who will come with the
intention of lynching the prisoner. In
view Oh lHls cOnNlCIiOn IL - pEOOopio Ink
authorities will take means to strengthen
the guards and further increase the
force that now protects the Jail, to pre-
vent a further recurrence of this dis
grace to the country. which would re
suit from an attempt at vengance against
/ the life of the terrified wretch who is
| quaking in fear in his lonely cell in the
| suburbs of the city. That there may be
many persons who will come here ready
to lend their aid to any such movement
is doubted by few, but that an organized
movement may be inaugurated for the
summary execution of Guiteau is scarce
ly credible.
PlGcky Mrs. Garfield.
NEW YORK, August 29.-The Posts
Washington special says: As hope re-
turns more is learned in detail OF the