Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-20
A NATION IN MOURNING.
DEATH OF PRESIDENT GAR
FIELD.
He Breathes His Last at II O'Clock
Last Night.
FEARS AND HOPES OF THE
LAST HOURS.
The Lateness Of the Hour Pre-
cIudes Details.
PREPARING FOR THE FINAL
END.
THE GOVERNMENT SEXES THE ONLY TELE.
GRAPH WIRE.
MISCELLANEOUS EASTERN
NEWS.
Especial to the SENTINEL ]


b~ulletin-The condition of the President
this morning continues unfavorable.
Shortly after the issue of the evening bull
letin he had a chill lasting Is minutes, the
febrile rise following, which continued I'M
til midnight, during which time his pulse
ranged from 112 to 1870. The sweating
which followed was quite profuse. His
cough, which was troublesome during the
chill, gave him but little annoyance the
remainder of the night. This morning
at 8 o'clock his temperature was 9S.s,
pulse LOG and feeble. respiration %. At
$50 another chill came on, on account Of
which the dressing was temporarily post
poned.
$40 A. M.-The rigor Of this morning
lasted nearly 20 minutes, and was quite a
severe one. The President is reported as
having slept some since it subsidized, but is
now awake. He has taken a small guam
tity of nourishment. The frequency Of
the chills occasions grave anxiety. DIR.
Bliss is Of the opinion that if the rigorB
continue for "a hours the President cannot
live, and it is quite possible that he may
be carried off in one of the chills.
1915 A. M.-Dr. Boynton says that dur
ing the prevalence Of the rigor the Presi-
dents pulse went up to 143 beats, and was
very feeble. At this hour it has decreased
to about 140 beats. The patient is ex-
tremely weak, and there is cause for great
alarm.
1910 A. M.-Dr. Agnew says the situa-
ton at this time is decidedly gloomy, and
could not well be worse. He has not
rallied as usual from the effects of the last
rigor. Much excitement prevails. The
worst fears are entertained, and Justly so.
11:30 P. M.-Dr. Bliss briefly summed
up the situation as being decidedly crit
ical. He said there Was no doubt that the
rigors were the result of extended compli-
cations in the right lung, aided, of course,
by the exhausted condition Of the Presi-
dent, which has been caused by blood poi
soning. Boynton expects the patient to
rally from the effects Of this mornings
rigor, but admits that there is cause for the
gravest apprehension. He says the chills
may continue for some time without seri-
Gus results, but it is not possible to make
any predictions as to what course the dis
ease will take next. 1t is now agreed by
all Of the attendants and surgeons that the
rigors are the result Of lung trouble and
the poisoned condition Of the blood. Ag-
new pronounces the case decidedly alarm
ing. The guards about the cottage have
been ordered in the event Of the Presi-
dents demise, to Immediately extend their
picket lines. The Government will prob
ably monopolize the only telegraph wire
which runs to Elberon, and the press dis
patches in that event will have to be sent
20 miles by couriers. DR.. Bliss says there
has been no material change in the Presi-
dents condition. There is no evidence Of
repair in the wound; the discharge looks
bad.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. 19.--12:30 A. NJ
DR.. Bliss says the President is more COM
Portable. A reaction has taken place and
his pulse is now lis, temperature about
normal, and respiration 20. There is,
however, danger Of another chill towards
evening.
WAsHINeroN, Sept. 19.-At noon the fol-
lowing dispatch was received at the War
Department from Attorney General Mac
Vaigh at Long Branch Another chill at
10: 80 o'clock, and outsiders look for his
death at any moment. The doctors try to
dispel this feeling, but without avail. A
few minutes later the Attorneys General
sent the following: Chill still continues.
Pulse now 140, and growing weaker.
ELBERoN, Sept. 19.-12:3 80 P. M.-Ofi-
cial bulletin The chill from which the
President was suffering at the time the
morning bulletin was issued lasted about
Is minutes, and was followed by q febrile
rise OF temperature and sweating. He has
slept much Of the time, but his general
condition has not materially changed
since. Pulse 104, temperature 9S.2, res
p~iration 20.
Neither DR.. Bliss mol DR.. Agnew feel
justified, they say, in giving any encour-
agement.
New YORK, Sept. 19.-vice-Presiden
Arthur received the following dispatch
from Attorney-General Macvaigh:
ELBERoN, Sept. 1910 A. Mt is i'm
possible to conceal from ourselves the fact
that the President IL growing worse. The
two ckills occurring within IA hours warn
us TO prepare for any affection with which
God in his mercy may afhict as. Signed
MAcVAIaH.
Boston, Sept. 19--Secretary OF War
Lincoln has left for Long Branch. He
has no hope of the Presidents recovery.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. 19.-Macvaigh, in
behalf of the Cabinet has officially notified
the manager of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company to hold q special wire from
Elberon for the exclusive use Of the Govern
ment at q moments notice. A corps OF
couriers has been organized between the
telegraph Office at Elberon and the West
End for press and private dispatches.
WASHINGTON, Sept. ia Private dis
patch was received at the Treasury Depart
ment to-day from Long Branch, tating
that Mrs. Garfield has given up all hope Of
the Presidents recovery.
-..~ D-.x n n>--I.-----
the President is perceptibly weaker than
yesterday. There was considerable men,
tai disturbance last night, and there has
been more or less delirium. There is moth
ing encouraging to report. SO far this after
noon. He takes his n~ourishment and
as usual.
ELBERoN. Sept. 19.-11 P. Mt is just
announced that the President Is dead.
A Question OF Patriotism and Duty
COLUMBUS, September 17.-George X.
Nash, Chairman Of the Republican State
Executive Committee. Dear Sir, During
the week a long list Of appointments for the
able and distinguished speakers Of the Re-
publican party have been announced for
Ohio, beginning on the Goth inst The
Democratic Committee has been ready for
the open speaking Of the campaign, but In
the condition and critical illness Of the
President, we have thought that patriotism,
and sorrow. in the presence Of that awful
calamity to our country. demanded that
partisans should be silent. The tidings
each day from the great sufferer grow
gloomier, and indicate that death alone will
end the tragedy. In view of the sad con-
dition Of affairs we wish to suggest TO you
that we are willing to avoid all discussion
that will lead to bitterness, and out of