Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-16
SECOND EXTRA.
2 O'CLOCK P. M.
But THE PRESIDENTS CONDITION
CRITICAL.
THE NOON BULLETIN NOT REASSURING

$50 bulletin was issued Gas printed in the extra
starr. the gloom Of last night was dispelled, in
a measure. and hope was again dominant.
Private Secretary Brown was constantly re-
assuring those who called. From the sick room
itself but little could be learned. The doctors
were all on hand this morning except Doctor
Hamilton, who will arrive on this afternoons
limited express. 1t is stated, unOfficiay
that the doctors do not contemplate trying
to administer any nOurishment to-day, as, it is
said, the patients stomach now needs absolute
rest During the morning the members of the
Cabinet called. Attorney General Macveagh is
not at all hopeful, although all of the others
feel sanguine. 1t is still the hope that the
President can be sustained by food injections
until his stomach is strengthened.
1880 a. m-The Patient i'm a Critical COndi-
ton, But There is Yet Hope.
Private Secretary Brown came from the sur
geOns' room few moments ago and reported
that the President was then sleeping No
morphia has yet been injected and there has
been no report of nausea since 8 IN. Two
enemata have been successfully administered
since midnight. Secretary Brown says the
morning dressing showed that the wound was
in a perfectly healthy condition The members
of the Cabinet arrived at various times during
the early morning. Attorney General Mac
Veagh accompanied DIR. Agnew, arriving at the
mansion about halfpast seven. When he re-
turned from the private part Of the house he eX
pressed the opinion that while there was yet
hope, the patient was certainly in very critical
condition. There is noticeable Respondent eX-
preston visible in those having access to the
Presidents chamber. and the greatest reticence
& -nH oil nv fbn o{f linn
geOns who do not enter the business portion
of the house. unless it is absolutely necessary.
The respondent expression of Attorney General
MacFea@h was especially noticeable. Shortly
after O'Clock the Cabinet officers, with the ex-
ception of Secretary Lincoln. who arrived at
later hour, having just returned from New
York, left the White House for their respective
departments. The day bids fair to be one of
anxious waiting.
THE IMPRESSION AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
The midday bulletin is looked forward to with
intense interest. The opinion prevails at the
Mansion among those who are thoroughly con-
versant with the Presidents condition that
should the temperature after the noon dressing
be below the normal point and the pulse become
more frequent. the gravity of the situation will
be increased. If. on the other hand the tenn
perature should remain normal or decrease
little and the. pulse still keep up the situation
will not be considered as materially changed.
stationary temperature and an improved pulse
would be the most favorable indication which
could be had at the present time. Nothing di-
rectly from the sick room has been received since
the facts above stated. There are now but few
visitors at the house, but the windows through
out the city in which the official bulletins are
displayed indicate that there is general feeling
of alarm throughout the entire city.
THE USUAL WILD STREET RUMORs.
As usual pending an anticipated crisis there
are many rumors on the streets, such as 'the
pulse is rapidly increasing" lit is known that
the President cannot recover" &C., &C. While
such stories may prove to be correct, there is no
foundation for them beyond what has been
stated.
FROM II O'CLOCK UNTIL THE 1890 BULLETIN
WAS ISSUED
no news could be got from the sick room except
that the President was no worse. Secretary
Window and wife and Attorney General MacV eagh
and wife remained at the White House until 1870
O'Clock. Secretary Window said the case looked
more favorable. but all that Attorney General
MacVeagh had to say was ale is no worse
Mrs. Doctor Edison, the faithful nurse. went on
duty at II o'clock. She would say nothing one
way or the other. 1t was announced that the
President was resting quietly, and that it was
not the intention of the doctors to give him food
until after the noon bulletin came out.
THE CHINESE MINISTER CALLS
At half-past eleven o'clock Chin Ian Pin. the
Chinese minister, and one ofthe attaches of the
Chinese legation, called dressed in full court
costume. Their cards were sent to Mrs. Gar
field and they were received in the Blue room
The object of the call was to convey to Mrs. Gar
field message from the Chinese emperor.
EX-SHERIFF ALBERT DAGGETT,
Of Brooklyn, who is quite close to administration
circles, has given up all hope. He says Secre-
tary Brown is chirpy and hopeful but that he
don't like the looks of the doctors, as they now
betray decided anxiety.
An Interview With DR.. Bliss.
THE PRESIDENT MUCH BETTER THAN HE WAS
LAST NIGHT.
At ten minutes before eleven o'clock, STAR
reporter met Doctor Bliss as he was going into
the White House.
'.How is the President?'' was asked.
Gle is much better than last night, answered
the doctor.
at looked dark last night, doctor, did it not?''
asked the reporter.
.'Of course it looked dark" said the doctor.
ats serious case. All the trouble, however,
is now caused by the stomach. We have not
given him any nourfshment to-day, and may not.
All will depend upon his constitution. Why
last evening he could not retain even milk and
lime water
Doctor said THE STAR man, ''some medi-
cal practitioners have theory that the disturb
ance of the stomach is caused by pus having
been absorbed into the stomach. How is
that!"
ut is not so," answered Dr. Bliss. sThe
Presidents stomach is naturally rebellious
One.''
'HOw long, Doctor, can life be sustained by
nourshment injected into the bowels?"
'Oh, some time. 1 hope. at all events, until
we can repair the tone of the stomach"
On this latter point doctors disagree. Secre-
tary of War Lincoln is quoted as having said
there must be something done to nourish the
President inside of fortyeight hours, or the case
would be decidedly dangerous and aggravated
one. When ex-senator Blair was down. prior to
death, his stomach failed, him, and the doctors
were unable to sustain life by enemata. So also
in the case of ex-senator Norton.