Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-30
THE DIET OF THE PATIENT.

THE DIET OF THE PATIENT.
 The Presidents nourishment to-day con- sisted chiefly of the juice of freshly roasted beef milk and prepared meat extract. As an experiment the surgeons have also given him to-day small quantity of the Tartar bever- repute among the Calmucks of southwestern Russia as nutritious and slightly stimulat- ing drink. Koumiss, as prepared by the Tartars. is whitish fluid, with milky taste and 8 slightly pungent flavor, and is made by distilling mares milk while it is undergoing the process of fermentation. It has great reputation in southeastern Europe and vest ern Asia, not only as an invigorating stimu- lant but nourishing food.
 GUITEAU's OCCUPATION IN HIS CELL. Guiteau, the assassin, has been denied op- portunities for conversation. He has taken up writing and is at work on his autobiogra- phy, which he expects the newspapers will print. He says he is anxious now that the President shall live.
 NO SEARCH FOR THE BALD AT PRESENT. The Presidents physicians declare that they do not intend at present to search for the ball. Dr.-Agnew is taking special inter- est in Prof Bells induction balance appar- atus.
 THE NEWS TO MINISTER LOWELL.
 The following was among the dispatches sent today:
 Lowell, Minister, London:
 At o'clock this afternoon the Presidents condi- ton is reported entirely satisfactory. slight turn of the fever is expected later in the and will probably be for some time daily accompa nimeat of this phase of his progress.
 (signed] BLAINE. The following was sent from the White House this evening:
 To MT. Lowell, Minister at London:
 The Presidents afternnon fever was less to-day than yesterday, and at this 13o p. n has ai- most disappeared His temperature is very nearly normal His wound is in a healthy condition and he is doing well in all respects. His physicians greatly encouraged. (Signed)
 BLAINE. Secretary.
 VERY SLIGHT FEBRILE RISE.
 It was nearly six o'clock when the Presi- dents physicians noticed the first febrile rise to-day. It was very slight, however, and continued less than two hours, during which time neither pulse or temperature rose to over 100 and the respiration was only 20. The fever began to subside before the usual anodyne was administered. At 9.3O the President took some beef tea and soon fell asleep.
 THE PATIENTS APPEARANCE MUCH IMPROVED. The President sleeps the greater part of the night from p. m to a. m., but only maps during the day. He keeps in good spirits and talks when allowed few words at a time. To-day he asked Dr. Bliss if he looked as if he was very sick The doctor did not think he did. '.And I don't feel SO either" said the President. All the attendants agree that his appearance has much improved. All the members of the Cabinet except the Attor- ney General called at the White House this evening. Dr. Hamilton assured them that the case was progressing as nicely as he could wish. There was no danger in sight and no indications of any.
 BULLETINS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE. EXECUTIVE MANsIoN-S p. m.-The Presi- dent has been comfortable and cheerful dur ing the day, and has had quite nap since the noon bulletin was issued. The afternoon febrile rise came on later, and was not so marked as yesterday. The wound has been discharging freely and looks well. At pres ent his pulse is 98, temperature 100, respira- ton 20 CSigned]
 FRANK H. HAMILTON,
 D. w. BLISS,
 D. K. BARNES,
 J. J. WOODWARD, R. RHYBURN
 9:3O p. m.-The febrile rise has already subsided and the President is sleeping under the usual anodyne. All the conditions are favorable to g comfortable night.
 Midnight-The President is passing g good night. No unfavorable symptoms or return of fever since the official bulletin.