The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-25
THE PAROTID GLAND CUT.


N-(Unofi cial. AS stated in the unofficial
bulletin sent at 1920 this morning, the
swelling Of the Presidents parotid gland,
although II had not perceptibly changed in
appearance since yesterday, seemed little
softer TO the touch, and q more careful eX-
animation made later in the day convinced
the surgeons that pus had already begun TO
form, and as the patients condition was
satisfactory, it was decided TO make 80 in
cisioH Immediately aiter the noon eXamina'
ZION, The operation was comparatively 3
trlhing one, and was performed by DR..
Hamilton without The use OF an aesthetic,
local or general, but With antiseptic
precautions in The shape OF carboic
scId spray. The cut WAS made just
under and forward OF the right ear, and re-
suited 10 the liberation OF small quantity
OF healthy pus, estimated by DR.. Bliss to be
about equal In bulk 10 two medium-slzed
peas. The pstienrs pulse went to 1l5 i'm
medIateIy after the operation. but soon dl-
minIshed. and in bali an hour had fallen to
the point at which 1t stood when the eXaml-
nation Vas made for the noon bulletin
VIZ, l04. The patient is now resting quiz
etly, and bis general condition Is In no
respect worse than before the incision
was made. 1t is thought that there
will now be no further trouble with
the parotid gland, since il more pus
forms it can readily escape through this
opening. The patient has swallowed to-
dsy about fourteen ounces Of liquid food,
consisting principally OF beef-extrsct, pep
tonized milk, and milk.porridge. AT ibis
hour be continues to do well.
BLAINE TO LOWELL.
WASHINGTON, ID. O., August 24.-The fol-
lowing was sent this afternoon:
Lo,oelI, Minister, London: According to
the opinion OF his physicians there Is no
marked change In the Presidents condition
since the LAST dispatch. AT this hour t6aH-
past 2. NJ there is some indication OF an
increase OF fever, which they say is in part
caused by the increased beat OF tbe Gay.
He continues to take liquid food, and does
not seem TO be troubled By nausea or indi-
eestion. BLAINE, Secretary.
THE $3.50 P. N. OFFICIAL BULLETIN.
ExEcUTIvg MAYsIoN-6:3O p. M-Sbort-
ly after the noon bulletin was Issued an IN
clsion was made into the swelling on the
right side OF the Presidents face for the
purpose OF relieving the tension OF the
swollen paroiid gland and Of giving vent
10 the pus, small quantity OF which was
evacuated. He has taken larger quantity
OF liquid food by the mouth to-day than
Yesterday. aud has been entirely free rom
nausea. His temperature this afternoon 49,
however, higher than yesterday at the same
hour, and his pulse somewhat more ire
auent. Pulse, los; temperature, IOo'';
resDiration, 10. ID. W. BLISS,
j. X. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
RoBsRT RgYBURN,
ERANK H. HAMILTON.
TIVE PRAcTIcABu.ITY OF REMOVING THE PRE-
sIDEsT FROM TIE WHITE HOUSE.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, August 24-9 T. NJ
mr.. Bnss sent a telegram to-day TO DR..
AuneV requesting him TO come 10 Wash
inefon tonight for the purpose OF consult
talon with The other surgeons with regard
IA the praeiicabliiy and expedieDcy OF re-
the President from the Executive
Mansion. The following Is the telegram
Washinqton, d. e., August 2t.-Dr. u.
BoUes Agneu, philadelphia The subject
~ me removal Of the President from the
White House is beiog seriously considered.
We desire your immediate presence. An
iwer. ~ w, oL'sS IN
DR.. Agnew will be here AZ half past III
.o.night.
The Days Review Of the Case.
rue CONDITIONS YESTERDAY CONSIDERED
QUITE SATISFACTORY.
WAsHISGToN, August 24.-The president
,.ssed better and more refreshing nlgnt
All night than he has had before IN nearly |
week. His intervsls Of wakefnlness were
,horter and less frequent than usual, ane
or several hours at time De neeueu
10 attention Whatever from bis aueh,
lants. Early this moraing ne expresseu
|, desire for food, and took Win ap
,araut relish about four ounces ~
,eef extract. The condition OF MS stomach, |
q far as rs ability TO assimilate ana uispo,e
Il food were concerned, seemed even pet
er than yesterday, and as soon rs tne SUIT