Morris tribune., 1881-07-14
The Presi(lents's Condition.


Monday evening his condition was very crit
ical, but improved at midnight On Tuesday
there was an unexpected change for the better,
in the early part of the day. 1t was thought
that thu wound had begun to adhere. His
symptoms, so far as can be judged without
scientific examination, were favorable.
Hopes are again raised, and his ultimate recOv-
cry is confidently expected.
THE REPORTS OF TUESDAY, 5th.
There WAS marked improvement in the
morning. There had been no vomiting and
he could retain nourlshment He took
nourishment in the shape of chicken broth,
milk and lime water, and beef tea repeatedly,
and retained it. These favorable reports con-
tinued to Re issued up to TO- p. m. Distinguished
physicians do not consider the danger over.
The danger from the peritoneum will not be
over till ten days have elapsed. Then comes
the risk of serious suppuration, impoverishing
the system, and causing an abscess, which
might end fatally
WEDNESDAY JULY 6.
The bulletins of the Surgeons up to a late
hour in he evening were very encouraging
DR.. Bliss SAID he passed a very comfortable
day, taking more uourishment than yester-
day Pulse 1O4, temperature 100 6-1O
degrees, respiration %. The doctors
say that every minute that he continues to get
along as he has since yesterday morn ng great-
ly increases the chances of final recovery.
Some fear was expressed of gangrene in the
wound, but the surgeons do not apprehend
this. They say that there is not a single symp-
tom of gangrene yet, and that if gangrene had
set in it would show itself by unmistakable
signs. The president has good appetite and
his stomach retains nourishment
THURSDAY JULY Z.
The physicians issued four bulletins, all no.
tinS imr rovement of the President turing the
day and far into the night He sleeps well
and has good appetite. The dispatch sent
by Surgeons in charge to consulting surgeons
been d ling as well as could possibly be expect
ed up to the present time, and our hopes for
his ultimate recovery are strengthened by the
events of the last two days.
FRIDAY, JULY Sth.
says "The presidents condition continues ia
vorable. He has passed very comfortable
afternoon and has taken more nutriment than
on previous days. Pulse los, temperature
1913, respiration "a" An unofficial account
says: ''The pas twenty four hours have mark
ed slow but steady Improvement in the pres
ident's condition, without any return of the
dangerous symptoms which through two whole
days darkened the sick room as though the
shadow of death was there"
SATURDAY, JULY 9th
The surgeons bulletin for Saturday says the
president passed pleasant day, aud continues
to improve slowly, and the general progress OF
his case is very satisfactory. The doctors
speak only of the present. and make no pre-.
dictions in regard to the future.
SUNDAY, JULY 10th.
Dr. Bliss says the PRECEDENT is deci 1ediy bet
ter He has vi ibry improved during the las
twenty-four hours, and within that time his
pulse is down six degrees lower than at any
time during the eceding twenty four hours
and his temperature has lowered. o. course
the president is not yet out of danger, but the
danger has greatly lessened