Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-07-21
Sunday at the White House.

W ASHlNGTON, July li-4Hc w ute
House was bathed in flood of sunlight
and the birds were singing carols on the
tree tops when the President awoke this
morning. He had enjoyed a night of re-
freshing sleep, and was feeling much
stronger and was as hungry as bear.
The faithful Crump, who had watched
at the Presidents bedside, and the ply
sician, who slept in an adjoining room.
were already at hand to prepare the pa
tient his morning meal.
"What shall 1 have for breakfast,
Crump?' asked the President.
What would you like, sir?" Crump
replied.
well, let me see; first l would like
some lamb-chops,the would like some
nice toast, then "a baked potato, with
boiled milk dressing, and some break
fast bacon and"
oh, Mr.. President! Remember you
are sick man, sir"
II am also very hungry man and, if
1 am sick, should be humored little"
The breakfast was prepared at once.
"And did he eat it ?" was asked of DR..
Bliss.
with great relish, sir was the reply.
It was a much cooler day than usual in
Washington, and the President was not
annoyed by the heat at all, as he has
not been, in fact, since the refrigerating
machines were put in order. During
the day the President complained of his
back itching him a great deal, and re-
quested an attendant to ease him by
rubbing him. This was done, and the
President seemed delighted with tile op-
Grafton; "Who does not like to be stroked
the right way?" he asked; and finally,
when his physician seemed to consider
that he had been rubbed enough, he ex-
claimed, "Isuppose there must be an
of all things"
This afternoon a large portrait of the
Presidents mother. done in crayon by
Cleveland artist, and handsomely franz
ed, was taken into his room and placed
at the foot of the Presidents bed. The
picture was finely executed and showed
a profile of Mrs. Garfield, her face rest
ing on her hand. The President looked
at it moment in silence, the tears slow
ly coming TO his eyes.
Dear SOUL" he said, and as the at
tendant removed the frame the Presi-
dent kissed his hand and waved an
adieu.
''The President" said Col. Rockwell
- ,.rh Gsso oh ft,l
than formerly. He begins to see his
chances brighten, and to think that that
poor pinch of life is worth the saving
after all. He hears with delight the
stories of the peoples love and is anx-
ious to manifest his appreciation.
Speaking of the shooting, he said to
me that he remembered very well the
moment he was shot and felt the pain.
He was not conscious of his vomiting.
however, until he noticed his clothing
afterward. Only for moment, hOwev-
eI, did he lose his self-consciousness,
for when Mr.. Secretary James wiped OF
his face he smiled again and thanked
her."
Dr. Bliss said tonight that for time
during the dressing of the wound to-day
the SuppuratiOn seemed to stop. He
then passed his hand around to the
front portion of the body over the abdO-
men where the little dark spot had
shown itself, and, by pressing gently, al
full wine-cupo of pus was emitted from
the wound. This" said the Doctor,
Showed that the wound was open clear
through. and the presence of coagula
gave evidence of the healing that had
taken place along the wall of the wound.
1t also strengthened my belief that the
ball passed through to the front wall of
the abdomen"
Secretary James said tonight that he
felt greatly encouraged concerning the
President. and believed that his ulti-
mate recovery was certain. Somebody
asked one of the physicians if he thought
that the President would have py9mla,
and Gen. Swain laughingly replied that
he thought the President would have
chicken pie first.
The President RETAINED from sleeping
much to-day in order to rest soundly to-
night. AS soon as his wound was dress
ed he turned over >On his pillow and
went to sleep.-Cin. Com, Monday.