Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-18
HOPES AND FEARS.
THE PRESIDENTS CASE.
HIS STOMACH IN BETTER CONDITION.
HE PAROTID GLAND NFLAMED
WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY,

WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY.
The condition of the President is SO much
more favorable to-day than it was Yesterday that
strong hopes of his recovery are again revived.
He spent last night comfortably, sleeping tran
gully, and awOke very much refreshed. At the
morning dressing of the wound it was found to
be in good condition. The discharge of pus had
considerably decreased, but what there was, was
OF healthy character. About half hour after
the dressing the President asked Mrs. Garfield,
who sat by his side, if he could have some
koumiss. AS this gave indications that his
stomach was in better tone than it had been, the
doctors were greatly pleased. He was given
two drachms of the preparation, which he seemed
to relish exceedingly, and retained without any
symptoms of nausea. Half hour later he was
given second administration, which was also
retained. This gave assurance that the ca
pricious stomach of the President was on the
mend. The doctors have decided between 12
and O'Clock to again administer beef juice,
which, if retained, will be given at intervals
during the day. This voluntary desire of the
President for food is most hopeful sign Du-
ring the morning
SENATORS BEN HILL AND BLAIR
called at the White House and were given graft
lying assurances that the President was de-
cldedly better. Senator Hill looks well and his
speech is as clear as ever, showing that the
operation undergone month ago has not i'm
paired his speech, as was feared.
Official Bulletin-S:3O Am.
THE PRESIDENT BETTER THAN HE WAS YEsrER-
DAY MORNING.
The President has passed a very comfortable
night. sleeping well the greater part of the time
There has been no further vomiting and the nu-
tritive enemata are still retained. This morning
his pulse is slower, and his general condition
better than yesterday at the same hour. Pulse
1O4, temperature $685. respiration II.
D. HAYES AGNEw, D. W. BLISS,
FRANK K. HAMILTON, J. X. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD, ROBERT REYBURN.
IL Ah-EvERYTHING PROGRESSING NICELY IN
THE SICK ROOM.
The indications are that everything is pro-
crossing nicely in the sick room. Dr. Agnew,
who left for Philadelphia on the limited express.
Will probably return tomorrow, in order that
DR.. Hamilton may 60 to New York on Saturday.
Private Secretary Brown accompanied the doctor
to the train, and says he talked very encourage
ingly OF the Presidents chances. Previous to
leaving the mansion DR.. Agnew had talk with
Mrs. Garfield, and informed her that he felt per-
fectly secure in being temporarily absent that if
an emergency should occur he could easily be
summoned, &c. At this hour the President is
resting quietly. About three quarters Of an hour
ago he took small quantity Of kOumss, which
was given him by his wife. as stated above. Up
to this time no bad effects have been experienced
from it, and the patient is sleeping
NOON-A COMPARATIVELY CHEERFUL DAY AT THE
WHITE HOUSE.
At twelve o'clock to-day Gen. Swain made the
statement that the President had been given
nourishment through the mouth four times,
and had retained it. All the outward signs at
the White House this morning are of the most
cheering character. lifelong faces of the callers
yesterday and the day before have given way to
more cherry ones. The members of the Cabinet.
the private secretary, and the attaches about the
White House are decidedly in better spirits.
When ex-POstmaster General Jewell called to-
day he was given most gratifying assurances of
the Presidents recuperation. Justice Harlan
called at noon, and remained until the 1890
bulletin was issued. 1t did not come from the
surgeons room until 1:15 pm, and was as fol-
lows:
Official Bulletin-l2:3O p.m.
The President is suffering some discomfort
this morning from commencing Inflammation of
the right parOtid gland. In other respects his
condition is somewhat improved, and especially
his stomach is becoming less intolerant He has
asked for and retained several portions of LIQUID
nOurishment, much more than he could swallow
yesterday. The nutritive enemata continue to
hn Wit
10S, temperature 9S.4, respiration 18.
(SigneO
ID. w. BLISS. j. K. BARNES.
j. j. WOODWARD. RoBT REYBURN
FRANK H. HAMILTON.
THE NEW COMPLICATION IN THE PRESIDENTS
announced in the bulletin as the sswellino of the
parotid gland causes an anxiety that after
all there may be a slight poisoning of
the blood. The parotid gland is the largest of
the salivary glands, and is situated on the right
side of the face, between the eye and immedi-
ately in front of the ear. 1t is the gland which
is inflamed when one has the mumps The swell
ing, according to the bulletin, has only com.
menced. The night bulletin will probably show
to what extent the doctors have been able to ar.
rest it.
IS~>U P.M-THE PRESIDENT STILL RELlSHES HIS
NOURISHMENT.
The President has again taken a small guam
tity of kOumiss and retained it. He reshes
the nourishment and asks for more He has
paltaken of it several times during the
morning. At present there are no indications
OF his being disturbed by nausea.
| UP TO 1:45 O'CLOCK
none OF the attending physicians showed them.
selves in the room of Secretary Brown. It #
| said by medical men, however, that the infam.
nation OF the parotid gland indicates symptoms
of septasemia, mild form of pyemia or blood
poisoning. In favor of the President. however
! it is said that the appearance of the swelling
of the parotid gland or septasemia is an indica
tiOn that the blood poisoning is passing away
1t is apprehended that boil or abscess will be
formed by the inflammation 1t is said the indi
| cations of the Inflammation were not manifes1
before DR.. Agnew left here this morning. His
intention when leaving, however, was to return
| tomorrow night.
y P.M.-DR. HAMILTON SAYS THE INFLAMED
GLAND is NOT SERIOUS NATTER.
/ As DR.. Hamilton was leaving the White Houst