Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-16
OUT OF THE JAWS OF DEATH.
The President Still Improving.
His Progress Toward Recovery.
Official Bulletin-S:3O AM.

LILO AAVSlOoO 1UWduu 16COOVCIys
Official Bulletin-S:3O AM.
CONTINUED FAVORABLE PROGRESS OF THE PREsI-
DENTS CASE.
EXECUTIVE MANSION July 16 $50 a. m.
The President has passed another good night.
and is steadily progressing towards convalesence.
Pulse, 90; temperature, $751; respiration, 1s.
[Signed]
d. W. BLISS, ]. K. BARNES
j. j. WOODWARD. ROBERT REYBURN.
In view of the favorable progress of the Presi-
dents case, the surgeons have decided to issue
bulletins only in the morning and evening.
Report Of the Consulting Surgeons.
THE PRESIDENTS STEADY PROGRESS.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 16.-The following
telegram was sent by the attending surgeons to
the consulting surgeons this afternoon:
"ExECUTNE MANSION, PINTO DR., f. II.
Hamilton and DIR. ID. II. Agne,c: The President
progresses steadily towards convalesence. Dur
ing the last "a hours he has had but One-eighth
OF grain OF sulphate of mOrphia Gin single
hypodermic injection at bed time). He slept
well and this morning expresses himself as feel
ing quite easy. The qunia is continued in three
grain doses three times daily. He is taking a
still larger proportion of solid food, with
more relish than hitherto, and some old
Fort wine has been substituted for the
IOkay. its flavor being preferred by the pa
tlent: The febrile rise yesterday afternoon was
less than on any day since you saw him. At Z
O'Clock p. m. his pulse was 9S; temperature SO s.;
respiration, 20. This morning, at $50, pulse, 9O
temperature, $685. respiration, 49, at M,
Hereafter, our daily dispatch to you will be sent
after the evening consultation.
(Sgned)
D. w. BLISS, j. K BARNES.
J. j. WOODWARD, ROBERT REYBuRN.
1 PM.-THE PRESIDENT STRONGER THAN AT ANY
TINE SINCE THE SHOOTING.
No bulletin was issued at 1 o'clock this after
noon as heretofore. The temperature and pulse
had gone up but very little, and there were no
symptoms in the least unfavorable. There was
no fever nor any signs of it. The President
slept good deal this morning. He is stronger
than observation-disclosures than at any time since
the reaction from the shock Of the wound He
was more cheerful this afternoon and did not
complain OF the pain. He still suffers pain, but
II Is not SO acute as it has been. Mrs. Garfield
has been in the room with him since breakfast
this morning tanning him and sometimes talking
a little with him.
LATEST-THE PRESIDENT EASY.
This afternoon has been a very comfortable
one for the President. He did not talk any. but
easily and quietly on his bed. He took
a little sleep AT one time he had his eyes closed
and appeared to be sleeping. Suddenly he
opened them, and said to Col. Rockwell. who
was by the bed: You thought was asleep but
was not" His breathing is perfectly free and
easy.
On the Happy Road to Recovery.
THE PRESIDENT HAS A GOOD NIGHT AND BREAK
FAsTS ON BEEFSTEAK.
Mr.. Crump said this morning that the Presi-
dent passed most comfortable night. He had
good healthy sleep. He was not as restless when
awake as heretofore. In fact, it was the night
OF sick man on the happy read to recovery
This morning Mr.. Crump squeezed the piece of
a steak over piece of toast until the toast was
thoroughly saturated, and gave it to the Presi-
dent He ate it heartily and with great relish.
Shortly afterwards Mr.. Crump brought up
piece OF nicely broiled tenderloin steak. and
gave it to the President. He chewed it like a
man with good appetite. Just then Mrs. Car
field came in "Can 1 swallow the meat?" the
President asked. Yes" replied Mrs. Garfield.
''The doctors say it will not hurt you now.' The
President ate and swallowed the whole piece of
steak. He enjoyed it greatly. This morning the
President is better than ever. He looks better
and is more like himself than at any time since
the wound was received This mornings bull
etln was very encouraging. For the third con-
secutlve morning the temperature is normal,
and dallOthersymptOmsare ecorrespondngly favor
able. In consequence Of which but two bulletins
will be issued daily.
THE CIRCULAR TO THE CABINET MINISTER'S
The Presidents private secretary this morning
sent the following circular note to the members
Of the Cabinet:
The afternoon febrile rise, which has been
growing less during the past three days. and
which reached almost a minimum point yester-
DAY. has entirely disappeared this morning.
respiration normal. The daily examination of
the wound causes the President much less incon-
than fOrmerly-thus showing that his
system is in a healthier condition, and much
better prepared to resist the shock of dressing
The President passed a very comfortable night.
sleeping well and taking his nourishment with a
relish when awakening. One of the best indica-
tons OF his improved condition is the return of
his appetite. He is manfesting no little interest
in beef steak and similar vands.
Very respectfully, ]. S. Brown.
Kind Words.
THE LADIES OF FREDERICKSBURG, VA.
The following was received at the White
House to-day:
''The ladies Of Fredericksburg. Va. feeling
irawn to you and Mrs. Garfield in way which
)nly wOman's heart can feel, ask leave to
express to you both their sincerest sympathes
n your suffering, and their heartfelt congratula-
ions that the happy end appears so bright. God
grant it may be speedy and complete"
FROM THE GOVERNOR OF UTAH.
The following telegram to Mrs. Garfield was
received to-day from Gov. Murray, of Utah:
God preserve the President and bless YOU
and our country"
SYMPATHY FROM TEXAS BRETHREN.
The following telegram was also received to-
day from Bonham, Texas:
"Resolced That we, the state convention Of
Disciples in Texas, now in session. hereby tender
to Brother James A. Garfield a faithful member
Of the Church OF Christ and President of the
United States, our heartfelt sympathy in his in
1ction, and express the prayer and hope that in
the good providence of God he may be restored
to his usual health and enabled to fill that large
sphere OF usefulness to which he has been called
by his fellow-cOuntrymen."
YAZOO BOYS SYMPATHY
Mr.. Morton, of the White House force. TO-DAY
received the following printed letter from
Deasonville, Yazoo county, Miss
Mr.. Norton: Tam little boy II wears old.
can't write very well, but will print you letter
on my little press that papa bought for me to
learn on. | am very much interested in the
news from Mr.. Garfield. / am so glad to hear
he is getting well. think its awful to be shot
with big pistol. GitO Is bad, wicked man.
II Mr.. Gar'feid lsaZ any little boys like me, tell
them | am SO sorry their papa got shot Thope
he VIII get well again. RUTLEDGE PAINTER
number of small subscriptions to the fund
for Mrs Garfield have been sent directly to the
White House. They have been forwarded to
New York to the DeOpp who Sfartad fba ,,,h