St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-09-10

provement. About two O'Clock one Of tho
attendants called him and said the Presi-
dent was awake. Upon going into the sick
room he found the slightly improved condi-
ton Of the afternoon fully maintained. The
patient seemed cheerful and better; his
mind was perfectly clear, and his pulse was
steady at about 104. The regular watches
taken by General Swain, Colonel Rock
| well, DR.. Edison and DR.. Boynton We're
not maintained during the night, for the
reason that these attendants were all too
anxious to sleep,an none of them were will
ing to be absent for any great length of time
from the sick-ro-m. They were all present
together, therefore, during most OF the
night About five O'Clock the President
was again sponged all over with alcohol and
water, and seemed to be greatly refreshed.
| His pulse had fallen to 1902. He rested
quietly during the remainder of the early
morning, and at $50 on examination his
| pulse was found to be 100, with temperature
| and respiration normal.
| Mrs. Garfield, encouraged by the Presi-
dents evident improvement late Saturday
evening, and, wearied by previous watch
| ing, went to bed before midnight and slept
most of the night. She was in the sick
room again at five in the morning and sat
for awhile by her husbands bedside fam
ming him.
After the appearance Of the morning bull
letin, DIR. Bliss came out of the surgeons
room again and said the Presidents symp-
toms were very favorable and nuicated he
was in the way of recovery. Too much en-
couragement, however. should not, he
thought, be drawn from the present favor
OH rot, -at
tain it would be permanent.
DR.. Hamilton, who came out shortly
afterward, said the PATIENTS symptoms
showed marked Improvement.
DR.. Boynton, being asked whether he felt
encouraged, replied: Il feel not only en-
courased, but very much encouraged"
General Swain, in answer to the same
question, said: II have been depending
on Garteld's pluck now for twenty-five
years, and tell you he is going to get WE'LL"
Colonel Corbin telegraphed friend: CDR.
Hamilton says we are af1oat and off the
breakers"
Although the Presidents pulse and tenn
perature rose slightly during the afternoon,
he continued to do well, and at five General
Swain telegraphed friend: "The improve
ment in the Presidents condition Is still
maintained. All are hopeful, some conf
dent.'
About the middle OF the afternoon the
President expressed desire to see his
daughter Moiie, and when she entered the
room and came to his bedside he took her
hand and asked her about her health. She
replied she was well, and inquired how he
himself felt. He said II am better. Ask
your mother il the boys canDot come in"
Soon afterward James came to the bedside
and was greeted by. his father affectionatey.
The Presidents pulse, however, began to
rise with the excitement and emotion
of this interview with his children, and it
was thought best not to allow Harry to see
him.
During the evening the President rested
quietly, and his fever " eleven O'Clock had
subsidized.
DR.. Boynton at half past nine this even
ing gave the following statement of the
pre-ent aspect OF the Presidents case: lin
my opinion all the patients symptoms to-
night show marked improvement. In the
first place, his mind, which was for week
more or less affected by the vitiated and I'M
poverished condition Of his blood, is now
perfectly clear and active. Up to Friday
night or Saturday morning | don't think
his will-power had had for six or
seven days any sustaining influence
upon his body. He had no strong
Since yesterday morning.
however, there has been in this respect a
noticeable change. Not only is he more
cheerful and hopeful, but his will has re-
COfeEcu It's pOWel VI sustained 6uOFt, anu IL |
is now cooperating with all his vital ener-
gies in the struggle of his whole being for |
Life. The condition Of his stomach, SO far |
as ability to take food is concerned, contin-
ues good, and l think there is further |
slight improvement in the processes of as
similation and nutrition. He has swallowed |
to-day more than thirty ounces of liquid |
consisting chiefly of beef |
juice, peptonized milk. and milk porridge,
and has had in addition two nutritiye enc
mata. This supply of food is entirely ade-
quate, If properly assimilated."
Dr. Ray burn said at late hour tonight:
s. The hopes of yesterday have, think,
been fully realized, and l feel greatly en-
The appearance Of the patients
wound is better. Granuiaton more perfect,
and the pus discharged less watery. The
gland has not changed great deal. 1 think
by tomorrow morning II will be ready for
pricking in another place, at least such are
the indications now. II is discharging freely
from all openings, and, although it has not
decreased much in size, its tension is some
what relieved. Not single feature of the
case has grown worse to-day, and the gen.
eral condition shows marked improve
ment.''