The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-09-08
PRESIDENT GARFIELD.
WASHINGTON, Aug. so.

WARRINGTON, Aug. 30.
The favorable symptoms In tho President'f
condition which manifested themselves on Sun.
day continued I'll day yesterday and up 70 thi'
morning. His pulse and temperature showed
decided improvement, tho glandnlar swelling
reduced considerably, and the wound pre-
sented healthy appearance. The
patient took mora than the usni
amount or nourishment, which he n
peared to assimilate without difficulty. I'll
stomach Ia in good condition, and all the indi
who had nearly lost hope. are once
moro almost confident. A slight incision N
tho gland was attended with favorable re.
suits. The bullet-wound continues to hcal,
and tho swollen gland has diminished.
The administration Of stimulants 70 the patient
has been discontinued. Heretofore there has
been administered in each cnemata four drama
Of whisky mixed With tho yelks OF eggs. The
physicians felt at the time liquor wGs first given
in large doses that it was absolutely necessary
that his system should be quickly stimulated.
The Presidents mental faculties are clear, and,
acting with bis impr oved condition, aid the
work of recovery. While recognizing that the
President In stll in . dangerous condi-
ton, DR.. Bliss said he felt no hesita-
ton in saying he thought tho chances
now are In favor Of his recovery.
DR.. Bliss says that the ball ID moving deeper
into tho cavity Of the pelvis, probably in the
direction Of the rectum. This downward move
ment he regards a. ! rather favorable circum-
stance. The ball, be says, will haveto be taken
out sometime, and can be taken from that part
Of the body toward which it il going - easily at
least - It could be taken from its original To-
cation.
DR.. Agnew does not believe that Tho President
has lost % much weight rs Secretary Blaine's
telegram TO Minister Lowell represented last
week. DR.. bliss agrees with DR.. Agnew. aud
adds that the patient has not reached the dan
gerous limit Oi emaciation. A man, he adds,
can lose two-6fths Of his weight without en-
dsagering his life.
As hope returns, :smore'is learned In detail OF
the terrible anxiety Of last Friday. It appears
that the surgeons, after the alarming symptoms
Of the morning, decided that it was useless to
longer continue the struggle, and two OF their
number were selected to wait on Mrs. Gar
field and inform her that medical science
could do no more, and that she must
occurred between these surgeons aud Mrs.
Garfield will il reports are true, be regarded as
one OF the most dramatic incidents in this ex-
traordinary case. Capt. Henry Marshal, OF
this District, . friend Of the President
and his family, SAYS that Mrs. Garfield
heard the news with grcat COM
posure and that, smothering her emotion, she
arose and said: ssGentlemen, you shall not
give him mp. He il not going to die. He il
going to live. feel know it. Go back to
your post, every one Of you, and leave 1t not nn-
til every remedy IL exhauSted--untild death itself
has set its seal upon niln for will not believe
he is dying. Go back and do what You can.
You cannot do more, but do not give up |
am his wife, and say that we will not give ~
until the end itself il upon us." Mrs. Garfield
has never surrendered more than q moment or
two at time to her grief, and then she has
retired TO her room, and alter brief absence
has returned to her post OF duty ut the Presi-
dents bedside.
WARRINGTON, Aug. si.
The President Ia no better and he IL no
worse. He remains upon the dead level, where
3ne Of his physicians said Last usht that they
hoped he would not remain many days. They.
Of course, hope and are confident that, when
4 change does come, it will be for the better.
Int this confidence IL not % strong ~ might
De desired. The situation il still one of un-
certainty, and there are . few pessimlsts
who fear that the prospects are not as good for
his recovery as they seem to be. Another in
cision was made in the parotld gland, which
resulted satisfactorily and perceptlbly decreased
the swelling. Tue wound remains unchanged.
There was slight rise in the pulse. due to tins
incision. The patient took his nourishment,
consisting Of kouniss, milk po-riige, and beel
ate . small piece Of mlik-toast. His stomach
continues healthy, and the physicians seem te
be rather confident that there will be no NOR,
trouble from that source. The condition oi
the wound is healthy. The fact that the bal
has changed its position and ID moving lower
down 10 considered favorable feature OF tile
case by the surgeons, aud by some is supposed
to account for the rally made few days ago
That the President Is feeling better and hi
mental faculties are clear are considered sign.
of Improvement
Tho police yesterday arrested another
.scrank at the White House gate. It war
poor colored man, manifestly insane. Ii
, Was bent upon the sanguinary mission
OF killing every man who was not
Garfield man, and had long tin can int,
which he proposed to place their heads Ill
was arrested without resistance. Dealers II
nostrums which they claim will be Of bcnei
| to tho President are very numerous here HI,
| Secretary Blaine ID visited by 30 many q
tnem that it has become necessary 10 static,
| q policeman In clIlzcn clothes near his hOns,
| to relieve him from the annoyance to which Ii,
| u subject at all times Of tho day and night
Some Of these persons arc 30 persistent that !
/ IL necessary to remove them by the police.
The assassin, Guiteau. has written anothe
letter 10 District Attorney Corkhill, in which b
claims protection from the mob. A
, the conclusion OF his letter he plain
1 IN SHOWS tual nt Is well 0Ctiu3liltGs
with the Presidents condition. fl
he says: "While the President is in this pre-
carious condition, ! have confidence III no one
Hook to you. Sec that l am securely pre-
tected." The wretch has also Indicated q d.
| sire to marry some wealthy Christian lady o
| good family.
/ WASHINGTON, Sept. /.
The Presidents condition during the pas'
twenty-four hours has been highly favorable
He rested quietly, slept well, and for longe
periods Of time than for several davs. Hi
temperature and pulse showed decided sign
OF improvement, the pulse falllng ~ low IS y,
lower than at any time since the s.h q
August. He took rather moro than til
usual quantity Of liquid nourishment, an,
swallowed the juice OF piece q
beefsteak which ho chewed. His woun,
looks healthy, and the condition Of tho paro i
e.gland il - good ~ could 10 expected. III
physicians feel greatly encouraged at the dc
cided improvement in ho patieat's general con
dition. Last night the fever was less than q
any night since he was wounded. and his tenn
perature was about normal. The most hope.u
symptom seems to be the improvement Of III
Presidents appetite and the excellent condiio
was found 10 have another openin
into the mouth. and its appearance snoMcs
that 1t was rapidly diminishing. IN SIZE. IN
wound was discharglng more freely and tn
grannlatinS process is proceeding favorahis
The President is anxious to leave tho Whit
House. and the physlcians Will, as soon a. u
is able to move, send him either 10 Lon
Branch by rail, or for trip down the river o
tho Tallapoosa. The patient begins to express
disappointment ct being unable 10 keep hi
engagements for September.
One Of the attending physicians says the put
lie has been deceived a. 10 the Presidents col
di;ion Ut tie time he was wounded. At I'll
time he was shot his physical condition WAS ba,
He was like grass-fcd horse. lie had hee
suffering from dyspepsia, hemorrhodr, MI
had borno IN operation for fistula Q
the lower bowels. This, with the gre;
mental strain aud the anxiety on account
his wlfc's illness, had run him down 80 tAat b
physical condition was very nnsa,orahlu
meet tho shock and subsequent ticatme,
for gun-shot wound. His loss Of flesh Ii.
been oyerstatcd, and cannot be- more than forl
pounds.
Gulteau wrote q letter to District Attorn,
Corkhill yesterday. expressing great rvfr
that he did not Kill the President III the ve
mont Avenue church when he went there /,
that purpose. The villain Says he Is sorry Il
President suffers 30 much, but great de