Omaha daily bee., 1881-07-07

his COnulVlOn Mlul Wiiht
il was at the last time of
Of their last visit. A good portion of
the time one of the ladies is allowed
to remain in the room to fan the pres
ident. Mrs. Blaine frequently re-
lieves Mrs. McNeagh at the bedside,
and she is relieved in turn by one
of the other ladies. The president il
inclined to talk to visitors more than
| the doctors think for the best, and he
always talks in a CHEEKY way. In re-
Spouse to an inquiry as to how he fell
he said, my good friends be of good
cheer, l mean to pull through and
will"
Commissioner Dudley, who is an in.
innate friend, was admitted last night
to the presidents room. He was rec
ognized and beckoned to The
bed. "Dudley 1 am glad tc
see YOU" was the remark of the sicl
man. ~ know you have come here
to see Garfield and not the president. >
Still addressing Mr.. Dudley, he said
II am very anxious to live indeed
and if necessary 1 could let them cut
off my limbs inch by inch. Still, If
have to die / am ready to go. KeeI
your courage up" The president
frequently chats and jokes with those
about his bedside. Col. Rockwell
and Judge Swain are his most con
slant attendants, although Private
Secretary Brown goes in every few
minutes, when the rush of business
by which he is surrounded will per
init.
WASHINGTON, July 6-7:30 n. m.-
DIR. Bliss left at $50. He stated
that the president was better than a
any time since the shooting, his pulls
was less than 100, respiration ant
temperature normal, and his condi
ton in. every way favorable.
WASHINGTON, July Ga. m.-Th'
president still sleeps. Mrs. Garfield
arose at 4:30 and has been at the bed
side. Senior Seamocana, the Mexican
minister, was the first inquirer ant
has just left, much gratified at the ia
vorable news.
THE MOST COMFORTABLE NIGHT YET
No official bulletin until 8 a. m,
The night was a night of hope and the
morning almost brings assurance
The president rested easily, and a.
naturally as if in ordinary health,
His mind is clear and vigorous, and il
he feels any pain he let's no one know
it. With his pulse at a hundred ant
temperature normal, it is but natura
to expect that this day will be thu
most comfortable he has yet passed
Surgeon.G General Barnes, who hal
Just come from the sick room, say
that last night was the best he has OK.
pericnced since the shooting.
An official bulletin just issued is Al
follows: "The president has pass
ed o most comfortable night anc
has slept well. His condition
remained throughout as favorable a
when the last bulletin was issued
The pulse is becoming less frequen'
and is o 98; temperature, 90, ant
respiration 23.
(Signed.) D.. w. BLISS,
j. X. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
RoB'T REYBURN.
The president is slowly but surel.
gaining.
Secretaries Window and Kirkwoo,
and Postmaster General and Mrs
James came to the white house at
n. m. Mrs. James will spend tn
day with Mrs. Garfield. The cabine
officers mentioned remained lon;
enough to be assured by the mornini
bulletins, and then went away to tn
duties of their general departments
HIS RECOVERY CERTAIN.
1890 a. m.-The president ha
moved himself slightly in the be-
without causing severe pain. III
speaks of his recovery rs n sure thin
and Mrs. Garfield has the sam
feeling.
WASHINGTON, July G.-Mrs. Edison
the nurse who sat up with the presi
dent last night, has gone home to rest
AS she left the white house she sal
he had a very comfortable night in
deed. He had taken nourishment fire.
quently, not much at a time to b
sure, but in encouraging quantities
He talked very little until he ha
slept considerable. He was cheerfr
as usual this morning and wanted t
know where Rockwell was. II
does not seem perfectly satisfied III
less Col. Swain or Rockwell are som,
where about. Mrs. Garfield was wit
her husband q few minutes this NOR,
!, ing, and they conversed quietly t,
gether. She came away with appal
) emily increased confidence. Subs
l quently she expressed q wish for Il
preservation of certain newspap'
{ articles on the shooting, remarkiI
that she wanted the general to 81
t them when he got well. Secretal
and Mrs. Lincoln arrived just befo
10 o'clock, and Mrs. Garfield receive
: them with a beaming c~ountenance.
, WASHINGTON, July 6-10:30a m.
Tho presidents symptoms are still e
tirely favorable. There is nothing
| indicate a relapse to-day.
l Murder OF q Surveying Party.
/. National Associated Press.
SANTA FE, N. M. July G.-Meag
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