Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-08-16
be assimilated At first we gave him liquid

nourishment."
THE PRESIDENTS sToMACH-MoRR FROM DIR.
BLISS.
WASHINGTON, August 15th.--Dr. Bliss was
accosted while returning to the White House
after dinner. He said the President was in a
very critical condition. His case, however,
was not regarded as hopeless. The vomiting
was very debilitating in its effects.
and the question was whether the Pres;-
dent could be sustained by enemas, or
injecting nourishment through the bowels,
until the stomach could recover its power of
retention. There was not, he said, the
slightest sympathy between the wound and
the gastric trouble, so far as the causes were
concerned which produced the latter. The
wound was in an excellent condition, as was
ascertained by the examination made to-day.
They could look through the incision re-
Gently made by DR.. Agnew, and healthy
granulation was plainly visible. The
temperature was little above normal,
and no discomfort had been expe-
rienced through the day by the Presi.
dent from fever. This was an encouraging
feature in the case, but DIR. Bliss admitted
that unless there was decided improvement
tomorrow the President would be past all
hope of recovery at the close of another
twenty -four hours. The great trouble now
is that the stomach refuses to assist us by
performing its legitimate functions. All the
efforts made during the day TO have the
President retain nourishment failed. His
stomach was SO sensitive that even water
would not remain. After an injection was
resorted to he rallied slightly, and his
condition was further improved by about two
hours sleep. In the evening he was again
given nourishment and again his stomach
refused to retain IT, About o'clock half a
wine glass OF hot water was administered,
and this was retained. Soon after taking the
hot water the President fell asleep. Through
the day the President retained his mental
faculties, and occasionally conversed
about his case with the surgeons.
DIR. Bliss continued "The President
must have nourishment. For time after he
was shot it was not SO essential. He had fat
enough then TO sustain him. Now that he is
exhausted he must be kept up with nourish-
ment. The waste goes en- all the time. The
question is, Can we keep up the supplys'
Scan you do it, doctor." asked the re.
porter.
"We can for awhile. There is no doubt of
that; but whether we can nourish and sus-
tain the President with enemas until his stom-
ach recuperates is the all.important ques-
tion."
"Doctor, do you consider the case hope.
less ?"
"No; not by any means. The President
still has chance to get well-a very good
chance. His stomach may gain strength
soon, and then there would be no doubt of it. "
doctor" asked the reporter, "does pa
tient sometimes grow so weak that the fever
exhausts itself?'
:" Not until dissolution sets in, and that is
not the case of the President. If his stomach
resumes its functions he will mend right
along. There is no other trouble"
THE DOCTORS AND THEIR PATIENT.
WASHINGTON, August 16th-A. M.-Bliss
wrote the following at 10 o'clock to re-
porter, in answer TO note: 1.-THE Presi-
dent is sleeping without anodynes. His
pulse is less by 10 beats since the evening
bulletin. His temperature is not above 90,
respiration 20. Altogether he is in more
promising condition than at $3.50. He has not
vomited since 4:30. His stomach retained
three teaspoonfuls Of milk early in the even.
ing" After taking that he went TO sleep
and was sleeping when DR.. Bliss note wa:
written. He slept until HIS, when he woke
up and was sponged off, and went to sleep
and this encouraged the doctors. DR.. Bis;
thought it probably indicated a relief Of the
stomach that might prove of incalculablt
benefit. The White House was closed al
midnight, and though the doctors remained
near the President. they felt much more
hopeful.
DECIDEDLY WORSE.
WASHINGTON, August 15sh.-The surgeon:
still keep close to the President, and avoic
giving any opinions outside; but there is nt
concealins the fact that the President is de
cidedly worse, and that he is in much danger
The general feeling here is one of great de
spondency. Crowds are pressing the White
House for the latest news. and doctors not
connected with the case have but little hope
Doctor Garnet and other. eminent surgeons
look for the worst results. Hopes are still
felt that the President may get better to
night
CONDITION POSITIVELY CRITICAL.
CHICAGO, August l5sh.-The Inter Ocean
Washington special says Since o'clock The
President has grown rapidly worse, and
learn from some official source that his con
dition is now critical Nourishment is being
administered by injection, with the hopt
that the waning strength of the patient MAJ
be sustained and the stomach become les
irritated. Ii this expedient is not successful
there will be great danger. Great excite
ment followed the appearance of the P. NJ
bulletin announcing the rise of pulse to 13t
and the depression of temperature to 99.6.
THE FEELING AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, August 15th.-A lot of senseless
newsmongers and reckless newspapers ar.
giving currency to reports that the President
will not live. Even at this hour newsboyl
are shouting on the streets " Full Account
of Garfield Dying" and Saturday and yes
terday reports were going about that tht
President was dead. These reports are SEN
out to anticipate what is g possible, but ac
cording to every reliable piece of informa
tion, not at all probable event. The reports
are based on the highest temperature and
pulsation of the President and not on any
credible report or information.
VIEWS OF A CHICAGO PHYSICIAN.
CHICAGO, August 15th.-Dr. De Wolf
Health Commissioner of this city, upon be
ing asked the hight persons pulse can g
before it is considered dangerous, replied
"That depends upon the circumstances o
the case. Upon recovery from ague th'
pulse might be run up to 140 degrees and no
be dangerous. A rapid pulse is indicative
OF two things--a condition of exhaustion ans
condition Of irritation from the presence o
foreign bodies. or possibly from blood poison
ing from The absorption Of pus. though ther'