Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-13


mentarJ tax upon his nervous system, rather
than to any permanent unfavorable change
in his condition. J. g. BROWN,
Private Secretary.
THE OFFICIAL BULLETINS.
ExEcUTIvE MANSION, July 1I,SA M.-The
President is comfortable this morning. The
rise of temperature noted In last evenings
bulletin began to diminish about an hour
later. Pulse 80, temperature 99.6, respe-
ration %. d. w. BLISS.
J. X. BARNES
J. J. WOODWARD.
ROBERT REYBURN.
M-The President is passing a com-
Portable day. Pulse 100, temperature 100 s,
respiration "A.
d. W. BLISS.
j. X. BARNES.
]. J. WOODWARD.
ROBERT REYBURN.
7PM. lOficial Bulletin The President
has passed a much more comfortable day
than yesterday. Pulse 104, temperature
100 4, respiration "a.
1890 P. NJ. Unofficial bulletin Since
the o'clock bulletin the Presidents pulse
has dropped to l02 and temperature to
102.2. At this hour, 1920 p. m, he is sleep
ing quietly, and all his symptoms show an
improved condition.
VIEWS OF THE ATTENDING SURGEONS.
DR.. J. J. Woodward, one Of the four sur
geODs who are In constant attendance upon
the President, upon being asked tonight
what he thought of the latter's condition,
replied: "This has been on the whole the
best day the President has had since bis
injury. There was less disturbance
during the febrile rise this after
noon than on the previous afternoon,
and his actual maximum temperature was
less to-day than yesterday. 1t still repre-
eente, however, considerable afternoon
feJer and It would not be safe as yet to de-
clare the President out Of danger, but his
general symptoms are very encouraging,
and with every day we feel increased
hope"
Surgeon General Barnes, upon being
asked this evening his opinion OF the Presi-
dents case, said: "His maximum tempera-
ture has been less to-day than yesterday,
and his general condition is much improved.
He takes nOurishmentin 10 constantly increas-
ing quantities, and his stomach performs its
functions well. 1t is not only better to-
night than last night, but his condition on
the whole is better than at any time since
the shooting"
DIR. Bliss says tonight that the Presidents
afternoon fever began later to-day than on
the previous days and has been character
lied by less intensity. Up TO o'clock his
pulse did not go above a hundred, and It
has began to fall again since the date of the
last official bulletin. "The Presidents con-
dition," DR.. Bliss said In conclusion, "is In
every way satisfactory"
Vice President Arthur called at the Kx-
ecutiye Mansion this evening, and had a
short but pleasant interview with Mrs.
Garfield. It is understood that he will re-
turn TO New York tomorrow.
REPORT CT THE CONSULTING SURGEONS.
Tre fell wing telegram was sent by the
attending SURG Ons to Drs. Agnew and Ham
ilton, the consul ing surgeons, tAis after
noon: "DuriDg the afternoon of yesterday
the Presidents temperature rose 20 the
highest point 1t has Jet attained. 1t began
to fail, however, Immediately after he re-
ceived his evening morphia-one quarter
OF grain of sulphAte bypodermicslly,
and this morning corresponds with the pre-
vious days. About 6 D. m. he had a con-
sistent and cOpiOus movement OF the bow
els. His wound was dressed antisep ically
yesterday evening and this morning. He
continues to retain all nourishment pre-
scribed for him. aud has had twenty
during the last twenty four hours, be-
sides a small quantity OF milk toast,
this morning. Al $50 this morning be also
received ten grains Of bi-sulphAte OF
quinis. His general condition this morn
ing appears to US better than yesterday
morning. Last night at 7io'clock his pulse
vas 1O6, temperature 1O2 10, respiration
a. This morning at 8 o'clock pulse SO,
temperature 90 8 10, respiration %. At l
p. m pulse 100, temperature 100 10, respi-
ration ~.
STEADILY NENDIEG.
DR.. Bliss this afternoon reports that the
Presidents condition has been steadily i'm
proving ever since morning. The transient
increase in pulse and temperature last night
was only the natural huctuatiOn OF the
fever, and not al indication Of any unfa-
vOrable change. The President Is better In
every way this afternoon than at cores
ponding hour yesterday, and be has not a
symptom which need cause uneasiness. His
pulse at 2 p. m. was only SO, and although
ne has taken no anodYne since yesterday.
be IL now sleeping a quiet, natural sleep.
The atmosphere Of bis room is still main
tained by the refrigerating apparatus in the
basement at a steady temperature of 75 de-
9rees. which the President finds most com
Portable.
MRS. GARFIBLD's FUND.
Mrs Garfeld's fund now reaches $I34.-
S21. The tstsl amount received for to-day
up to noon was 81 500.
MORE OF eUITBAU's BcCENTRICrTIEs.
BATTLE CREEK, MIcH July % DIR. W.
Guitesu, veterinary surgeon Of this city, is
cousin Of Chas. Guiteau. He has no
doubt that the man is now insane and that
be has been so for years. Two years ago be
was 10 this city delivering public lectures on
the subject Of "Christ," " in which he argued
that he was as great man as Christ, and
that only tradition and superstition have
given the Saviour such world-wid reputa-
ton. He behaved very strangely, and his
relations were afraid he would commit
suicide during his fits Of hsllucinstion.
THE RESPONSE OF THE GOVERNORS.
COLUMBUS, OHIO, July 12.-Gov. Foster
has received teleQrsms from the Governors
of Indiana, Massachusetts,, Kansas, Wis
consin, Tennessee, Arkansas, Illinois, Vir-
ginis, Alabama, Missouri. Georgia, Ken
lucky, Mississippi, New York, Nebraska,
ginis and Wyoming Territory approving the
suggestion in reference to fixing day to be
observed as praise day for the recovery Of
President Garfield The Governor OF Geor-
gia was added to the committee on date.
WHAT DIR. GGNEw THINKS.
HAvRRFoRD COLLEGE, Pa, July 12.-Dr.
Agnew said this evening, in speaking Of
the changes In temperature and pulse OF the
President, that ''thsse periodical elevations
Of pulse aud temperature, under the cir
cumstsnces, are to be anticipated, and
argue nothing necessarily unfavorable."
The condition Of the President, he says, ap
pears to be progressing favorsbly, and no
reasons at present exist to lessen the hopes
of his ultimate recovery.
-A4-e-+4--
NO CHOICE YET.