The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-08
THE PRESIDENT.
Another Operation performed
this morning.
The cause said to be a pus
Cavity.
Some anxiety felt by the
attending physicians.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-The attending
surgeons decided at an early hour this
morning that another surgical operation
yasEnecessary, in order to facilitate the
supperation of the wound. This conclu-
sion was arrived at on account of the feb
riie manifestations which have occurred
within the past few days. 1t is thought the
operation was successful and the patient is
now reported to be as well as could be ex-
pected.
The following bulletins have been issued
during the day which are thought to indi-
cate slight improvement of the patient,
and removal Of the cause Of the periodi-
cal rise of pulse and temperature:
THE FIRST BULLETIN
was as follows:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, 113o a. MT
having become necessary to make farther
opening to facilitate the passage of pus, we
took advantage of the improved condition
of the President this morning. Shortly af
ter the morning bulletin was issued, he was
etheriZed, and an incision extending down
ward and forward, and a counter opening
were made into the track of the ball be-
low the margin of the 18th rib, which is
believed will effect the desired object. He
bore the operation well and has now re-
and is in an excellent condition.
BLISS s. Co.
TO ENGLAND.
The following has been sent Lowell,
Minister at England. During the past
three days the President has periodically
experienced rise of temperature indicat-
ing another obstructure to the flow of pus.
A surgical operation was performed at
o'clock this morning by DR.. Agnew assist
ed by all the surgeons in attendance, by
which free communication between the
pus cavities and the surface of the body
has been effectually established. The OPP
erationed was performed under the influ-
ence of ether. The president endured it
and at this hour 1890 a.. N. is doing as
well as could be hoped
(Signedl BLAINE, Secy
REASONS
The increased fever each evening
has convinced the doctors that this was
caused by obstruction of the pus. and they
decided then to make to-day incision, they
believing him strong enough. DR.. Agnew
made the first incision so that the drainage
tube had to be inserted over the twelfth
rib necessitating the overflow OF pus over
the mouth of the incision, and retarded 1T
so that the pus sac was formed, causing
irritation. The surgeons this morning
drained the sac, and DR.. Agnew made
another incision just below the twelfth rib
thus affording straight passage for the
pus Ether and the rigor line was used to
deaden the knife as inserted. The pres
ident soon recovered from the effects of
the ether and the surgeons speak hopefully
of the results of the operation. At noon
DR. BLISS
said. 1--WE are well satisfied with the presi-
dents condition and prospects When l
left the president few moments ago he
was sleeping. He had entirely recovered
from the effects of ether and was resting
very quietly. We cut this morning not
very deep, so as to bring about contin
ued flow Of pus. The operation is one of the
necessary incidents of such case There
is no reason in the world for any uneasi
ness. The president is doing well, and
think will be much better tonight thar
any evening yet. We are entirely satisfied
with his condition We won't give him
any nourishment till this afternoon"
DIR. REYBURN
said, Instead of anybody feeling uneasy
over the operation, there was cause Tor
more hope, as it will help his case.
Bliss and Reyburn agreed it would help
the afternoon fever.
Hamilton and Agnew remain till to-
night.
Gen Swain, who left the president at
1890, said he was enjoying refreshing
sleep, and the operation was not mere than
pulling tooth and would doubtless have
immediate good effects.
AFTERNOON BULLETIN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, p. m.-The ne
cessity for the operation which was per
formed upon the President this morning
became apparent to the surgeons yester-
day, when they found drainage tube OF
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passed along the track of the ball between
the ribs. The process of granulation at
that point had gone on so far as to partial
ly close the orifice and the ribs prevented
the pushing aside of the flesh which was
healing between them enough SO the tube
could be introduced. The result was tina
pus formed in the deeper parts of the
wound rather faster than it could escape
The one half obstructed opening the ribs
and it's gradual accumulation, began tt
cause disturbance. 1t was therefore de
eided to make new opening into the track
of the ball below the last rib so the rib:
should no longer prevent the opening OF
the wound by the solid backing which they
afforded to the granulating flesh between
them The operation was performed al
the request of the other surgeons by DIR,
Agnew.
YESTERDAYS REPORT.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Tex. MANSION,
Up. m.-The President was comfortable
during the day, although his temperature
rose earlier than yesterday and was almost
as high. At 1890 p. m. his pulse was 104
temperature 100. respiration 20. At
p. m. his pulse was 104, temperature 101 2,
and respiration 90. Nevertheless he has
been able to take nourishment as usual,
and has had several refreshing maps during
the day. The discharge of pus has been
liberal, and of healthy character
[Signedl ID. w. BLISS
RoBT. REYBURN.
J. ]. WOODWARD,
j. K.BARNEs,
d. III. AGNEw
IS IT RELAPSE.
The day at the executive mansion has
probably been the quietest since the Presi-
dent was wounded. There was some
comment about the city regarding the in
formation contained in the morning bull
letlnes, the language of which was:
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