Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-08-26
DOMESTIC.
Condition OF the President.


Condition OF the President.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, Au-
gust 25th-12:30 P. M.-Since the issue of
this mornings bulletin rise in the Presi-
dents temperature, similar to that which
occurred yesterday morning, has been OBJ
served. His pulse is somewhat more fire.
auent. From the incision in the parotid
swelling few drops were discharged this
morning, but the size of the swelling is not
diminished. In other respects his condition
has not perceptibly changed. Pulse liz,
temperature 99.2, respiration 19. Signed by
Bliss, Barnes, Woodward, Reyburn and
Hamilton.
The Evening Bulletin.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, August 25th-6:30
P. M.-There has been little change in the
Presidents condition since the noon bulletin
now the same as then. His temperature has
risen somewhat. but is not so high as yester-
day evening. There has been slight dis
charge of pus during the day from the
incision in the parotid swelling, but it is not
diminishing in size. No unfavorable change
has been observed in the condition of the
wound. He has taken by mouth sufficient
supply of liquid food. AT present his pulse
is 112, temperature 99S. respiration 49,.
Signed by Bliss, Barnes. Woodward, Rey-
burn and Hamilton.
The Worst Apprehended.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, August 25th-10
P. Although no information can yet be
obtained directly from the attending sur
geons, it is understood that the Presidents
case has taken an unfavorable turn this even
ing, and that the swollen parotid gland,
throughout which pus is now forming in
small cells or pockets, threatens Immediately
dangerous consequences. Unless favorable
change takes place within the next twenty
four hours the worst is apprehended.
A Serious Turn.
New YORK, August 25th-10:15 P. MA
private dispatch from the White House says !:
Appearances at the Presidents chamber in
dictate that the case has taken serious turn.
Review OF the Day.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, August 25th-11:15
P. M.-The prevalent feeling at the Executive
Mansion to-day was one ofincreased anxiety.
The symptoms of the President up to 6
o'clock were not decidedly worse, nor had
any marked unfavorable change taken place
in his general condition; but his failure to
gain strength from the constantly increasing
quantities of nourishment taken disappointed
expectations and the threatening aspect of
the glandular swelling was taken as another
reason for disbursement. It seemed the
general feeling by friends of the President
who come here every day for information,
but but yhose yisws " q 9f the case represent the
has not gained as much as he ought since
Monday morning, and that this is due to the
imperfect assimilation and nutrition.
Enough food is taken daily, they say, to
more than sustain the patients strength
if it were all turned into blood
and vitll force; but it is evidently not, since
there has been no perceptible gain in strength
during the last three days. This, they argue,
indicates that septice mia, or some other ur.
favorable influence, is at work interfering
with the proce of nutrition, and neutraliz-
ing to great extent the efforts of the stomach
to supply the system with food. The Presi-
dent, they say, should be gaining strength
now to get through another bad Sunday,
or to meet another reverse in tie
shape of new complications but instead
of that he is hardly holding his own, and has
no reserve strength to draw upon in case of
necessity. They find, also, another reason
for encouragement in the behavior of the
parotid swelling. When the incision was
made yesterday afternoon it was generally
supposed, although perhaps without sufficient
warrant, that it would afford speedy if not
immediate relief. and from that source no
further danger was to be apprehended. There
was consequently feeling of disappointment
to-day when it was found that not only the
swelling had not decreased in size, but that
pus was forming in number of places here
and there in the gland, and that complication
seems to be even more serious than before the
operation. These and other like considera-
tions, together with the absence of any pos
itively encouraging assurance from the sur
geons room, have checked to-day the hopeful
anticipations which were expressed yesterday
afternoon. The surgeons, however, while con-
ceding the gravity of the situation, continued
to maintain throughout the afternoon that
the outlook was no worse than yesterday,
and that the form of blood poisoning which
is in the system may be eliminated and
thrown off. The doctors admit that the pa
tent is weaker now than yesterday, though
they think there is no cause for any alarm.
The history of the day and of tonight shows
that the President is losing instead of gain
ing strength. The loss is very slight but the
fact that it is loss is not an encouraging
sign.
DR.. Boynton this evening told Mrs. Gar
field that the President was in his opinion
not as bright. Mrs. Garfield said she ex-
pected such information, and added that she
was yet hopeful.
The decision of the physicians not to re-
move him was not communicated to the
President until this evening. The President
has in the past few days been somewhat
unruly on this point, insisting that he
should be removed, either to Mentor or
taken on trip down the river. During
the day he did not recur to this oft-repeatsd
request, but tonight became exercised about
away DIR. Bliss then told him there had
been consultation of an the physicians,
and their decision was that there should be
no removal at this time. The President
said in whisper (he cannot talk above
that tone) 81 suppose you know best but
would like to get away"
The Cabinet met early this evening, and
remained until a late hour at the White
House. Most OF them were accompanied by
their wives. Ali that could be got from
stray doctor now and then, that was Of any
interest, was that no improvement could be
announced, and that there was not thought
there have not appeared tonight any recu.
peratiye signs.
The air of gloom over everything is pretty
well marked, and while there is absolutely
nothing immediate to cause grave apprehen-
sions, there is great fear that all will not
end we'll There has been no change in the
treatment of the patient, nor any new feat
ures OF the case-no new food administered
and no signs of another crisis upon the White
House patient.
General Sherman, who has been antici-
pating the removal of the President for
several days, caused number of stout
soldiers to be drilled in carrying men on
stretchers. They have attained remarkable
dexterity, and can carry extended on q
stretcher, without disturbing a glass of water
in his hand, 150 pound man for half an
hour.
The old mansion at Arlington has been
offered as place to which the President can
be removed. A widow who has control of
the house has written, saying that the whole
mansion will be placed at the disposal of the
President, and fitted up for his comfort and
reception, if it should be decided to remove
him thither. OF course, it having been de-
cided not to remove him, the invitation cam
not be accepted. There are, however, many
who think the admirably located old house