Morris tribune., 1881-08-11
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the snbject, thereby leaving the public to form
its own conclusion as to the cause of the con-
tinued high pulse and temperature. 1t is in
timated that there are indications of
the formation of another pus cav
ity, but that it is the
has not been ascertained. Prof Bell
being absent from the city, his assistant, Mr..
Taintor, was called to the mansion late this
afternoon to consult with the surgeons regard
ing the use of the electric probe. He was
requested to bring an instrument to the man
sion tomorrow morning. and should it
be determined to use the instrument this time
it would probably be for the purpose of asccr-
tanning
THE EXACT COURSE OF THE WOUND
from the surface of the body to the spot where
the ball is lodged, and if possible discover
whether there is a pus cavity, and if 80, its
exact location. The electric probe is flexible
tube about twelve or fourteen inches long,
through which five flexible wires run which
are crossed to an indicator at the end which is
inserted into a wound when trying to locate
the ball The instrument is gradually pushed
forward. following the channel into
which it NAV be inserted until
it reaches an obstruction. AS soon as the ball
Is reached by probe the indicator is effected
and the result is at once apparent to the per-
son performing the operation. The perfect
flexibly of the instrument enables the operator
to follow the course of the channel very mi
nutely, and while there is nothing about the
instrument to give an indication of a pus
cavity it is thought that if one existed it might
be discovered by the insertion of the instru-
ment, inasmuch as the tube is liable to
enter the cavity, in which event ii would
of course resist the pressure of the operator
without announcing its contact with the ball.
1t is understood the surgeons desire to pro-
cure perfect diagram of the wound, and it is
therefore probable that the electric probe may
be used for the purpose The insertion of the
tube is said to be a rather trying operation. DR..
Hamilton, who was to have left this afternoon,
still remains. The attending surgeons and two
consulting surgeons were present at the even
ing dressing of the wound. DR.. Bliss
was seen in his Office, and in explanation
of his presence said that he was
after some surgical instruments which
he desired sharpened. While these indications
are not necessarily conclusive of contempla-
ton of an operation on the president, they at
least prove that the surgeons are
PREPARING FOR ANY EMERGENCY
which may arise In conversation tonight DIR.
Bliss spoke very encouragingly about the
rasident, saying he was resting comfortably,
and said he had expressed himself in gen.
eral way as feeling as well as usual In
reply to question regarding Taintor's pres
ence at the mansion, DR.. Bliss said he had sew
eral electric probes, one of which he did not
understand, and had requested Taintor to fur
nish bim with battery for the purpose of ad-
iusting the instruments. This he explained as
precautionary measure, saying it might be
desirable to use instruments sooner or
later When asked the cause of the con-
| tinued high pulse and temperature, DIR.
Bliss replied: ''It may be caused by
tardy flow of pus, but we have
not yet discovered it The discharge continues
perfectly healthy, and is apparently free. The
doctor said, further, there were no indications
of the formation of a bus cavity, and nothing
to warrant the suppositiou that another opera
tion will be nece ssary. He also reported the
assertion that the ball would not be cut out
unless it should be found doing harm DR..
Bliss, on further questioning regarding the
high pulse and temperature, said it was posi-
bly, due to the extremely hot weather. Con-
cluding, the doctor said, ''we will probably
know more about the matter in the morning"
Dr. Bliss says the rise and temperature
could only be explained by the effects of the
heat of Friday and Saturday. The
temperature of his room to-day was
comfortable, but he was re-
duced in strength, that he could not speedi-
| ly rally from the bad effect produced by the
heat of the preceding day. He further said
there was no cause of apprehension last night,
and as his temperature showed slight decline
| there could be no cause for fear tonight.
| NOT AS FAVORABLE
The presidents condition is not as favorable
tonight as is desired. Apprehensions are
again felt as to his recovery. The surgeons
| are in consultation, and by official bulletins
ailay the apprehensions all they can; but they
| don't deny that there is more danger tonight
for him than for the past two nights. The
rise IN temperature and pulse which has been
noticed for the past thirty-six hours,
became very marked this morning The
afternoon fever came on earlier to-day than
Yesterday, and confined longer. The wound
does not discharge as freely since the relapse
of two weeks ago, and there is fear that anoth-
er operation will have to be performed. Dr.
Hamilton did not leave to-day as he had ex-
pected, though Dr.. Agnew arrived last night.
He will stay over until tEe oad
turn takes change for the better. To-mor-
row forenoon there will be very careful
examination and unless he gets much better
during the evening there will be an operation
performed DIR. Bliss stated positively to-
night that he was better than last night, and
that there was no apprehension of another
formation; still there are good grounds for
fear that he will have to undergo another
crisis The result of tomorrow morning Is
looked forward to with much anxiety.