Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-16

the pyaemia theory. The symptoms
are unmistaksble. The violently fluc-
tusting pulse, for instance, is q sure in
dication of serious poison. The action
of the heart is weak and spas
modic. II works in spurts, whereas
the pulse of q well man beats
with regularity. The statement by
Boynton that the pulse has generally
gone to 100 and over at night, while 1t
has been reported few hours before
and after at 100, is . symptom taken in
connection with all circumstances which
Justly points to pyaemia. Such being
the case the aspects from dsy to day OF
those local troubles which the bulletin
designates as
The Various Septic Incidents
of the case is q matter of merely sub
sidiary consequence. There may be an
abscess detected on the lung to-day or
not. An operation may be performed
to relieve an abscess to-day or not.
These are incidents, and as such worthy
OF note. But they are only incidents
and don't affect the real nature and pro-
gress OF the case. The President suffers
from constant disturbances which follow
q well defined course and generally re-
suits in lingering death. The acute
form of pyaemia is usually fatal In forty
eight hours or thereabouts. In its milder
and chronic form some times months
elapse before death puts an end to the
patient suffering, and there are cases
reported Of ultimate recovery. No one
is disposed to find fault with the care
fully worded expressions OF hope In
this mornings bulletin. We are glad
to learn that in spite of the Presidents
septic condition, he seems better than
he was ten days ago. The TACT OF this
progress in the face Of the complications
now admitted to exist, supplies ground
for the hope that the same progress may
continue, and that is all that can be said
about it.
The President Eats Steak.
LONG BRANCH, September l5.-The
Presidents condition continues favora-
BILE. He has eaten three tesspoonsful OF
minced porter house steak, and swal-
lowed the fibre.
What Does s"Septic" Mesnp
LoSa BRANCH, September i5.-The
President passed about as good day as
yesterday, without any material differ
enee in his condition. The language OF
the morning bulletin excited general
comment, especially among the repre-
sentatives of the press, who have been
maintaining that there were indications
Of blood poisoning in the Presidents
case. Diligent inquiry to-day Jailed to
elicit any explanation OF the phrase
septic" which was used in the morn
ing bulletin, beyond the TACT that 1t in
dicated impurity of the blood-or, In
other words, blood. poisoning. Previous
to the issue of the morning bulletin
conference of the attending surgeons
Bliss, Apnew and Hamilton was held,
and it is understood was prolonged by
argument as to what should be an
nounced.
DIR. Boynton says he understands the
word "septic" in the bulletin
To Mean Pysmis.
and that there may be two or more
small Assesses on the right lung. The
complication is not growing worse, and
in ali probability is repairing. There is
a danger, however, of the left lung be-
ing attacked.
DR.. Agnew says he considered the
cessation of perspiration, which has
been a very unfavorable symptom in
the present case, one OF the best signs
vet developed. He also remarked that
there is a febrile rise tonight, but so
slight that no importance IS attached to
il. DR. Hamilton considers the President
in as favorable a condition tonight rs
last night.
General Swain, describing the situa-
tion. saws the President maintained all
he had Yesterday and is in as good con-
dition this evening as last, With prob
ablya
Little Gain in strength.
This view was concurred in
by Col. Rockwell. DR.. Boynton,
referring to the remarkably high
average OF pulse, informed
a friend that day in aud day out the
pulse averaged from lis to III The
Doctor thinks that the Presidents nor
NAL pulse ranges between "a and 76.
While frankly admittingth the uncertainty
OF the case, he still sees the way out,
and is Of the opinion that the Presi.
dents vitality will prove equal
to the emergency. This morning
there was received very pretty night
clock for the President. A card which
was attached bore the word; "With
the sympathy Of five interested chill
dren, Boston" The clock viii be placed
in the Presidents chamber. A very
handsome three-wheeled chair was re-
ceiged from John Hoey. The following
telegram from Topeka, Kansas, was re
ceiVed by Mrs. Garfield:
Twenty Thousand Veteran Soldiers,
.sin reunion assembled, send you our
), mpathy and love, and ask you to say
10 our stricken comrade that our hearts
are beating with anxious hope for his
recovery. Say to him We believe that
under heaven, aided by that sublime
courage and faith which in the past
have been to all his crown OF glory, he
will be preserved TO the country he has
served so long, so faithful and so well.
ISignedl LoUIs HANBACK,,
Commanding
All the attending surgeons retired be-
fore 10 tonight, and the two
cottages occupied by the Pres.
ident and attendants we're closed
bsfore IL o'c'ock. At the last accounts the
President was resting comfortably with
a good prospect of having quiet night.
A stiff breeze from the northeast has
been blowing all day. Tonight about
IL O'Clock it began to storm. and at this
hour (midnighI) the weather is dis
agreeable. DR.. Bliss returned from
New York in the afternoon, and was
present at the evening dressing. The
Doctor saws he happened to step into
the stock Exchange with friend while
In New York, and when his presence
became known he was completely sur
rounded by brokers anxious TO hear the
latest from the President, aud was ut
terly besieged with inquiries. .E