The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26


dismissed. A teaspoonfuI OF beef juice and a
few drops OF muriatic acid were given twice in
the afternoon, and spice Bills
ter put on the stomach. Tho pa
tents weight has lessened seventy
pounds since the assassination, and his face il
represented a. haggard and blanched. The
physicians have decided not 10 administer food
IN the natural way for some time TO come.
Twenty ounces of nutrItive substances are
daily injected into the Presidents system.
Ii appears clear TO the medical attendants OF
tho President that his critical condition was
caused simply by form OF dyspepsia. While
the effort was being made to increase the vital
ity of the body and fortify it for the exhaustion
attending the suffering and constant discharge
from the wound, the diet was too rapidly in
creased and produced the relapse. The dis
covery OF this fact will be productive OF
beneficial results in the immediate future
More patience will be- exercised, and the build
ing up OF the system will be slower and surer
DR.. Bliss believes that by the time the Presi-
dent RECEIVERS from the gastric attack the
wound will be healed. IL Is already far adj
vanced in the healing stage, and the resHmp-
ton of the functions OF the stomach will be- the
only thing needed to bring the patient to the
long-looked-for convalesoence. Mrs. Garfield
bears up bravely, and her confidence In her
husbands recovery remains mistaken. A citi-
zen of New York, describing himself as in ro-
bust health, has offered his blood to save the
President by nansfusion.
DIR. Baxter, who has been the Presidents
physician for ten years previous to the shoot
ing, says that, although OF stalwart physique,
Gen. Garfield suffered much during the time
he attended him from chronic dyspepsia and
delicate stomach, brought about by his seden-
tary habits and mental strain. He said that
the President was in the habit of eating
too rapidly, without proper masticatiop, and
also made practice OF sitting up late at night
over his books or M considering public bust
ness. These habits had the effect Of increas-
ing his dyspeptic condition. DIR. Baxter thinks
that the attending surgeons have hot given
these facts as much attention as the circum-
stances called for.
Among the vast number Of dispatches re-
ceIved AZ the White House was one of per-
sonal character from Queen Victoria, which
was answered by Mr.. Garfield.
Secretary Blaine, who was In Augusta when
he first heard the news of the last unfavorable
change In the Presidents condition, returned
to Washington yesterday.
Yesterday afternoon, while McGill, employed
"a guard in the Jail, WAS passing Guiteau's cell
he noticed the occupant employed apparently
in pairing his nails. McGill approached the
cell and asked Guiteau what he was doing.
Guiteau said lie was doing nothing, and on
McGill asking what he was doing with the knife
the scoundrel made oath that he had none.
The guard called on him to drop II, whereupon
the murderous ruffian jumped up and attempt
ed TO stab him. McGill pulled hisrevolver, Gui-
teau grappled him, and in the struggle the re-
volver went on. This brought other guards, and
Guiteau was secured. The knife, which be
swore he had not, was found under his foot.
II is made Of steel, IL five or six inches in
length and rather sharp. Guiteau, after being
disarmed, raved and affected insanity. How
he came in possession Of the knife has not been
ascertaincd.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.
A stronger pulse, better feeling of the skin,
retention Of nourishment derived from enc
mata, and the excellent tone of the Presidents
mind, are mentioned as unmistakable indica-
tons that the Crisis Is past and the road to re-
covery again regained The fact that the
President is able to procure refreshing sleep
without the use Of anodynes 10 pointed to al
one of the most favorable features OF
his case. The irritation of the stomach has
entirely ceased, and it is thought the PATIENTS
thirst will be entirely satisfied by supp ying him
with fluids in the ordinary way aud by enema
Ia. The wound is considered in a very healthy
condition. Some alarm was created yesterday
among the unmedical by the appearance of
swelling Of the parotid gland near the right
angle Of the jaw. This, however, occasions no
uneasiness among the professional men,
being merely regarded ss an indication of de-
bilitated system, the result Of a low tone OF the
blood, and not figuring in the case one way or
another. Agnew informed Mrs. Garfield that
the only thing needed for the rapid recovery
OF the President was the improvement OF the
digestive power OF the stomach.
Warden Croker, of the Washington Jail,
yesterday handed Guiteau a pGstal-card from
his sister, Mrs. r. Nj. Scoville, of Chicago. ask
ing about his health. The assassin requested
that she be informed that he was praying daily
for the recovery of the President and regretted
his deed.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.
the President continues to improve slowly,
and is much better this morning than at any
time since tho recent relapse. His sleep last
night was of q refreshing character. Yester-
day he artook of twenty-five ounces of liquid
food through the mouth, and there we've no
symptoms OF gastric disturbance or nausea.
The inflammation OF the parotld gland has
subsidized, and the fear of suppuration
therefrom has disappeared. The wound
continues to secrete healthy pus, though in
daily diminishing quantities. The temperature
and pulse are in much better condition. The
phyeicians believe that the patient il gradually
recovering his powers of digestion, when
has general Improvement will be more marked
Thus, with the close of the seventh week,
there is brighter prospect for the
sick man. The physicians have given
hopeful assurances TO the Cabinet Minister'S
that unless other serious complications should
arise the PRESIDENT Will continue 10 improve.
Col. Warning. sanitary expert, Is giving
the White House thorough examination.
Among the late letters Of sympathy
received yesterday was one from tie
Patriarch of Armenians in Turkey.
handsome young woman giving her name as
Mrs. Mary L. Reaninger, of Brooklyn, appeared at
the White House yesterday, and demanded an
opportunity TO cure the President, for which
purpose she had come from Paris She was
sent to the insane asylum. where it was found
that she wore the costume Of ballet-daneer
under her dress.
wAsurSerox, Aug. q
President Garield's condition has changed
considerably for the worse. The swelling OF
the parotid gland continues, and the infiamma-
ton resulting occasions the patient great I'M
rest. A dangerous feature of the new trouble
~ nausea and vomiting. caused by the effort to
DISPOSE Of saliva resulting from the swelling.
During yesterday the nourishment taken was
vomited, and the patient refused further food.
The physicians are prepared for the worst,
and DR.. Boynton has expressed the belief
that, although the President may live several
days longer, he may die within q few hours.
While cleansing the wound on Saturday, the
surgeons found less resistance to the passage
of the rubber tube, and therefore allowed IL to
penetrate a. far as II would Of its own weight,