The Worthington advance., 1881-08-11

~ own conclusion - to he cause Of the con-
tin1sd high pulse and temperature. 1t il in
ttmated that there are indications of
tho formation Of another pus cav
tsy, but that it is the cause
has not been ascertained. Prof. Bell
being absent from the city, his assistant, Mr.
Tatntor, was called to the mansion late this
afternoon to consult with the surgeons regard
ing tho use Of tho electric probe He was
requested to bring IN instrument to tho man
sion tomorrow morning, aud should it
be determined to use the instrument this time
it would probably be for the purpose of ascer-
tanning
THE EXACT COURSE OF THE WOUND
from the surface Of tho body to the spot where
the ball is lodged, aud if possible discover
whethe. there is pus cavity, and if 80, it's
exact location. The electric probe il = flexible
tube about twelve or fourteen inches long,
through which five flexible wires run which
arc crossed to IN indicator at the end which is
Inserted into = wound when trying to locate
tho ball The instrument is gradually pushed
forward. following the channel into
which it may be inserted until
it reaches an obstruction As soon as the ball
II reached BY probe the indicator is effected
and tho result is at once apparent to the per-
con performing the operation The perfect
dexibly of tho instrument enables the operator
to follow the ico1rso Of the channel very mi
nutely, and while there is nothing about the
instrument to give an indication of = pus
cavity, it il thought that If ono existed it might
be discovered by the insertion of the instru-
ment, inasmuch IS the tube is liable to
enter tho cavity, in which event it would
OF course resist the pressure of the operator
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1t il understood the surgeons. desire to pro-
cure perfect diagram of the wound, and it is
therefore probable that the electric probe nay
be used for the purpose. The insertion of the
tube is said to be a rather trying operation. DR..
Hamilton, who was to have left this afternoon,
still remains. The attending surgeons and two
consulting surgeons were present at the even
ing dressing Of the wound Dr. Bliss
was seen in his Office, and in explanation
Of his presence said that he was
after some surgical instruments which,
he desired sharpened. While these indications
are not necessarily conclusive Of contempla-
tion Of an operation on the president, they at
least prove that the surgeons are
PREPARING FOR ANY EMERGENCY
which may arise. In conversation tonight DR..
Bliss spoke very encourasingly about the
and said he had expressed himself in gen.
eral way as feeling As we'll - usual In
reply to . question regarding Tairtor's pres
ence At the mansion, DR.. Bliss eaid he had sew
eral electric probes, one of which he did not
understand, and had requested Taintor to fur
nish him with battery for the purpose of ad-
justing the instruments. This he explained As
= precautionary measure, saying it might be
desirable to use instruments sooner or
later. When asked the cause of the con-
tinued high pulse and temperature, DR..
Bliss replied: 1T may be caused by
= tardy flow Of pue, but we have
not yet discovered it. The discharge continues
perfectly healthy, and is apparently free. The
doctor said, further, there were no indications
of the formation Of pus cavity, and nothing
to warrant the supposition that another opera
ton will be necessary. He also reported tho
assertion that the ball would not be cut out
unless it should be found doing harm. DR..
Bliss, on further questioning regarding the
high pulse and temperature. said it was possi-
bly, due to the extremely hot weather. Con-
cludipg, the doctor said, I'VE will probably
know more about the matter in the morning."
DR.. Biiss says the rise and temperature
could only be explained by the effects of the
heat Of Friday and Saturday. The
temperature of his room to-day was
comfortable, but he was so re-
duced in strength, that lie could not speedi-
ly rally from the bad effect produced by the
heat of the preceding day. He further said
there was no cause OF apprehension last night,
and as his temperature showed slight decline
there could be no cause for fear tonight
NOT AS FAVORABLE
The presidents condition is not as favorable
tonight a. is desired. Apprehensions are
again felt as to his recovery. The surgeons
are in consultation. and by official bulletins
allay the apprehensions all they can; but they
don't deny that there is more danger tonight
for him than for the past two nights The
rise IN temperature and pulse which has been
noticed for the past thirty-six hours,
became very marked this morning The
afternoon fever came on earlier to-day than
yesterday, and confined longer. The wound
does not discharge as freely since the relapse
of two weeks ago, and there is fear that anotl-
or operation will have to be performed. DR..
Hamilton did not leave to-day as lie had ex-
pected, though DR.. Agnew arrived last night.
He will stay over until the bad
turn takes change for tho better. To-mor-
row forenoon there will be very careful
and unless he gets much better
during the evening there will lie an operation
night that he was better than last night, aud
that there was no apprehension of another
still there are good grounds for
fear that he will have to undergo another
crisis. The result Of tomorrow morning il