The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
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GROWING WORSE.
Most Gloomy FoTGb0dings at the
White House.
DR.. Reyburn Loses Hope,
But Says the President Will
Not Die To-Day.
DR.. Reyburn Loses Hope,
Mrs. Edison Has No Hope.
EXCITING STREET RUMORS.
Reported Removal of Guiteau
to the Passaic.
A Gloomy Day and Night.

A Gloomy Day and Night.
Yesterday and last night were probably
as gloomy periods in the Presidents case as
any since he was stricken down. There
seemed to be a feeling that the end was ap-
preaching. Last evenings bulletin was not
reassuring. 1t Yas as follows:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, $50 p. m.-There
has been little change in the Presidents
condition since the noon bulletin was is
sued. The frequency of his pulse is now
the same as then. His temperature has
risen somewhat, but is not so high as yes
discharge,cf pus during the day from the
incision in the parotid swelling, but it is
not diminishing in SIZE No unfavorable
change has been observed in the condition
of the wound. He has taken by the mouth
sufficient supply of liquid food. At pres
ent his pulse is 112 temperature $3.50;
respiration, 10. [Signed by five surgeons.
Blaine to Lowell.
At 8 o'clock last night Secretary Blaine
sent the following dispatch to Minister
Lowell:
The President has lost ground to-day.
Some of his symptoms this afternoon and
evening are of the gravest character. The
condition of the swollen gland and of the
pulse and temperature suggest serious and
alarming complications. His mind at in
tervals has been somewhat beclouded and
wandering. His strength fails, but he still
swallows liquid food of nOurishing char
acter, and apparently digests it. On this
one fact rests the hope that is still left of q
reaction.
DIR. BOyntOn's Gloom.
At 10 o'clock DIR. Boynton, in converse
ton with reporter, said that he was about
discouraged. The President was taking
nourishment enough, but it did not and
could not do him much good while the pa
rotid Inflammation continued and while his
blood remained in the present condition.
Upon being asked if the effects of the blood
poisoning would not soon disappear. he re-
piled, eyes, but fear not soon enough. l
am afraid the President will not have
strength enough to pull through. LIDO not
like to admit even to myself that he cannot
recover but there has been change for
the worse, and while do not entirely give
up hope, my hope Is much weakened"
"You do not anticipate an immediate
end ~
"No, l do not think he will die suddenly"
Secretary Blaine's kilograms
announcing the actual condition of the
President without mincing matters, but
giving the entire truth without hesitation,
created the rost extensive excitement in
the city, the public finding that their worst
fears were to be realized and that our we'll
beloved President was nearing the Valley of
the Shadow of Death. For nearly sixty
days the entire nation has pendulated,
equally divided between hope and fear to-
day all hope has vanished save in those who
believe that Divine Providence may inter
pose, and by miracle save President Gar
field to his country. These are very few,
however.
Mrs. Garfield Notified.
When the physicians approached the
noble wife of our Chief Executive yesterday
evening and performed their painful duty,
informing her that she must be ready for
| ulle ulTcsU result tnut
Her Husbands Death
was near at hand, unless averted by n mira
Gle, the brave woman, still strong in the
implicit faith that such grand life could
not be torn from her and from the country,
replied forcibly: '"Then that miracle will
occur. My husband will recover. He
must ~
a Sad Feeling.
A feeling of an impending calamity per-
vaded every person during the evening,
The Cabinet were all at the White House,
and some of the ladies were with Mrs. Gar
field There was deep feeling of gloom
with them. Hope had almost forsaken
them when the contents of the evening
bulletin were learned. In conversation with
the doctors they learned that the situation
was growing more and more grave, and
they were given to understand that
one OF the members stated after
ward, they were told that If q
change for the better did not come within
twenty-four hours the worst might be ex'
pected. The Cabinet and their ladies all
left at 1890. Secretary Window had tears
in his eyes as he escorted his wife to Their
carriage. In answer TO an inquiry, he re-
piled; I" ITS bad enough, l tell you
Secretary Hunt said: az don't know
any more than you do about it. ,
Secretary KirlIwood said; "We think tn,
President will not recover" Postmaster