Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-15

DIR. Bliss believes that il was the first shot
fired by Guiteau that inflicted the wound.
His theory is that Guiteau acted with cool
ness and elaboration in firing the first shot,
and that he was, therefore, more sure in his
aim than when he fred the second time. The
first shot having taken effect, DIR. Bliss's the
DRY is that the President turned, and, seeing
his assailant in the act of again shooting, nat
urally threw up his right arm to shield his
body, and that while his arm was thus thrown
forward it was grnzed by the second shot.
The manner in which the right coat sleeve
was torn by the ball gives color to this tho
DRY.
One of Guiteau's letters now in possession
of the district attorney at Washington reflects
bitterly upon Secretary Blaine, and leads to
an inference That Guiteau entertained designs
upon the life Of the Secretary of State as well
as upon the President.
The profound feeling created in the public
mind by the attempt on the Presidents life is
illustrated by the significant fact that since
the shooting no letters relating to public
business have been received at the White
House. Ordinarily the number Of letters re-
ceived daily by the President in reference to
appointments and other executive business
is at least 20, but not single letter has been
received elating to public affairs since the
date Of the shooting except a few that were
mailed Mt points distant from Washington on
the day prior to the attempted assassina ton.
Since the shooting, however there has been
received at the White House an average Of 40
letters daily, but all of them have been letters
filed with expressions of sympathy and con-
dolence, and majority of these were nd
dressed to Mrs. Garfield.
Mr.. Horton, of the clerical force Of the
White House, is preparing n separate scrap
book for the newspaper accounts of the
shooting Of the President and his dangerous
Illness The editorial remarks and comments
are scissored and put in alongside the tele-
graphic accounts. Accounts OF the public
meetings held are also preserved. The liter
ature of this character will make n big vol
ume.
The President having expressed desire to
see the newspapers, Col. Rockwell said they
were all being saved for him. IAN of them
Rockwell 2" he asked. eyes" "Well, then
perhaps it would not be best for me to get
well"
Vice President Arthur called at the execu-
tive mansion Tuesday evening and had short
but pleasant interview with Mrs. Garfield
The only medicine that the president takes
is quinine, which is administered in large
doses, for the purpose, it is said, of allaying
the fever and aiding in the suppuration of the
wound.
Mrs. Garfield is better, instead Of worse.
and remains constantly by the PRESIDENT bed
side. The patient talks a good deal in his
sleep while under the influence OF morphine,
and many of the bright things attributed TO
him have been said while he was in that con
dtion.
Vice President Arthur left Washington for
New York on Wednesday morning, to join his
family. He went with the full concurrence
of the cabinet, and will hold himself in read
mess to respond at once to any call that they
may make upon him, should anything occur
to render his immediate return TO Washington
necessary or desirable.
The presidents diet consists principally of
milk, with a small quantity Of rum added.
On Wednesday he took a small piece Of milk
toast, and tasted the breast of woodcock.
He shows no relish for his food, but takes
without objection whatever is offered him.
The famous l0O-year rum that is used was
sent by Sam Ward, "Vestbule Rex, TO whom
it was presented by Earl Lounsbury. 1t was
shipped to England from Jamaica in 1894,
and it had some age then. 1t is at least 100
years old.
The noise made by the carpenters on Mon.
day, while getting cooling apparatus into
operation, undoubtedly had something to do
with the aggravRtlon of his symptoms on that
day. This apparatus is now working we'll
Ten thousandcubic feet of air, passing through
pipes bedded in II tons of ice, are forced into
the presidents room each hour and uniform
temperature of So is maintained, while all
odors and impurities are carried of through
the open windows
Two or three times on Monday the pres-
dent asked If it was worth while to make all
this struggle for a single life. DIR. Boynton,
while confirming the report of the presidents
want of cheerfulness, says that he is not in
different, but that he wants TO get well as
much as anybody would