The Portland daily press., 1881-09-09
HIS CONDITION.
An Encouraging Report from Drs. Bliss
and Reyburn.
[1105 A. M.
d. W. BLISS,
f. III. HAMILTON

An Encouraging Report from Drs. Bliss
and Reyburn.
[11.05 A. M
LONG BRANCH, Sept 8-Although the
President was wakeful and restless during the
early part of the night, his condition this
morning is quite satisfactory. After the
morning dressing member of the Associated
Press met DR.. Bliss and inquired after the
condition of the patient. In response, the
doctor said: sour patient is doing first-rate
this morning He was restless during the
early part of the night, but slept very well af-
ter IL O'clock
"How does his condition compare with yes.
terday?"
iHe shows much improvement to-day, and
he is better than he has been for eight or ten
days"
'Do you anticipate continued improve
ment?''
eyes; we will be able, | think, to give you
still better news in day or two"
How is the pulse and Jemperature?n
"Good The pulse is 104, the temperature
$751; respiration Is"
"Well, that is good ground for encourage
ment, is it not?'
First rate"
Dr. Reyburn considered the Presidents CON
dition this morning better than yesterday.
The unusual restlessness during the early part
of the night is attributed to the intense heat of
yesterday. To-day it is not quite so close as
yesterday, the wind having shifted to the
northeast Cooler weather is anxiously looked
for, and it is thought that with it will come q
favorable change for the President. Consid-
cradle anxiety was caused by the President s
restlessness during the early part of the
night, but before midnight he grew tired, and
shortly before that hour commenced to rest
more comfortably.
After the Noon Examination.
Dr. Bliss who has just made an examina-
tion of the President, Says his pulse is 81,
temperature normul, and respiration IL.
"This,' says the doctor, sis the best show
ing we have had at noon for some days"
The announcement of the figures was re-
ceived with great satisfaction by all gathered
about Elberon Hotel.
Attorney. General MacVeagh expressed the
opinion that there is now apparently good
ground for encouragement.
DIR. Bliss Says the President Is Conva-
slescing.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. S.-The favorable con-
dition of the President at the noon examina-
tion continues and has had the effect of cheer
ing all hearts. The feeling in all quarters has
changed from anxiety to the most sanguine
opinions that the President has fairly started
on the road to recovery. DIR. Bliss is authority
for the statement that the President is conya-
lescent. There appears to be good ground for
believing that the rally will be maintained
inasmuch as the wind has shifted to the east
and a stiff and invigorating sea breeze is blow
Ing anu Tie atmosphere consequently 10 pure
DR.. Bliss says the wound and gland are both
in excellent condition and there are at present
no u favorable symptoms. Mrs. Garfield, the
doctor says,is extremely happy over the sudden
change for the better which has taken place.
Another Hot Day at the Beach.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. S.-The day opened
warm and sultry, and although trihe cooler
than yesterday the heat was very oppressive
and the atmosphere smoky and unpleasant,
and much anxiety was felt with regard TO the
effect of the continued heat on the President.
This morning and at noon DR.. Bliss said the
President was in more favorable condition
than for week or ten days.
Blaine's Despatch.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. 8.--Secretary Blaine
sent the following despatch at 1890 O'Clock
tonight:
To LoaoeH, Minister, London:
The Presidents rest was much broken dur
ing the first half of last night but to-day his
condition has been more favorable. He has
had less fever this afternoon than for several
days past and has a better pulse and an i'm
proved appetite. The surgeons are much en-
couraged His comfort has been promoted by
q decided change in the weather. The ther-
mometer at this hour is 75o Fahrenheit; yester-
day it was 95o
(Signed) BLAINE, Secretary.
An Idle Runor Conuradicted.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. 81 A, MA rumor
which prevailed late tonight that the Presi-
dent had vomited during the evening is be-
lived to have originated from the fact that he
ate little too hearty and was somewhat rest
less. The attending surgeons deny that any
vomiting occurred.