Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1881-07-07

just dictated telegram to his wife. It
is impossible to say as yet what the result
will be, but the surgeons are Of the opin-
ion that the wounds are not necessarily
fatal.
The following telegram has been sent:
"Mrs. Geueral Garfield, Elberon, Long
Branch: The President wishes me to say
to you, from him, that he has been
seriously hurt-how seriously, he can
not yet say. He is himself, and hopes
you will come to him soon. He sends
his love to you"
CONDITION OF THE PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON, July 2-11:30 A. M.-The
condition of the President is very much
improved. Immediately after the shoot
ing his pulse went down to fifty-three,
and his face, as he was removed to the
White House, was of an ashen hue. His
pulse has now recovered to sixty-three,
and the color is returning somewhat to
his face.
FAVORABLE SYMPTOMS.
His general symptoms, moreover, de-
note very considerable improvement,
1t is not thought wise to make any
further attempts at present to withdraw
the bullets, and it is difficult to determine,
until thorough examination is made,
how serious the internal injuries may be.
Surface indications, however. give good
ground for hoping that the President will
rally.
ABSOLUTELY NO HOPE.
WASHINGTON, July 2-3 P. M.-Hon.
Samuel Shellabarger, who has lust left
the bedside of the President, says that
there seems to be absolutely no hope of
his rallying. His symptoms are growing
more and more alarming, and his death
is thought to be very near.
VERY Low AND SURELY SINKING.
WASHINGTON, July 2-S P. M.-The
President is very low and sinking; pulse
$50, but conscious. His physicians say
he can not live more than two hours.
Mrs. Garfield arrived an hour ago.
His lower extremities are already cold
MRS. GARFIELD's ARRIvAL-ALoNE WITH
HER HUsBAND-AFFECTING SCENES.
WASHINGTON, July $3.50 P. Mall
this afternoon and evening the grounds
in front of the Executive Mansion have
been crowded with people anxiously
awaiting any announcement from the in
side as to the Presidents condition. AT
eight o'clock it was announced to the
throng that he was very low. Mrs. Gar.
field at that hour was alone with him ex-
p'ting him topaSs away momentarily. The
avenue infront of the Treasury Depart
ment, from theRiggsHouse into the White
Housegrounds and infront of the mansion
is crowded with people. Mrs. Garfield ar.
rived about seven o'clock, and, as she
was driven up through the crowds OF
| spmpathizing people, many OF them un.
covered their heads as the carriage in
which she rode passed by. Entering the
Executive Mansion she, with her SON
who met her at the depot, went directly
to the bedside of the dying President
Others who had constantly been at his
bed side during the day left them alone
1t is impossible at this writing to gair
anything authentic; rumors of his death
are current every fifteen minutes.
BLAINE TO ARTHUR.
| WASHINGTON, July 2.-The following
dispatch has just been telegraphed:
WASHINGTON, July2.
Hon. G. A. ARTHUR. Vice President
New York: AT this hour Zone p. m) thu
Presidents symptoms are not regarded al
unfavorable, but no definite assurance car
be given until after the probing of the
wounds at three oclock. There are strone
grounds for hope, and, at the same time
the gravest anxiety as to the final result
JAMES G. BLAINE, Secretary of State.
NEW YORK, July 2.-,Vice Presiden
Arthur and Conkling arrived this morn
ing. The boat was late, not arriving un
til about ten o'clock. AS soon as sht
touched the wharf telegram was hand
ed Arthur. Upon reading it he dropped
back in his chair, greatly shocked. 1t il
presumed the telegram announced the
shooting of President Garfield.
Mr.. CoNKL1NG OVERWHELMED AT THl
SAD INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, July A reporter callec
upon Ex-senator Conkling this morning
and after sending his card to the Ex-Sen
ator's room received word that the even
was one which would not warrant any
conversation, and declined to be seen. A
few minutes after Mr.. Conkling stepped
across the hallway for a moment from hi
room, and the reporter met him. Upor
being requested to give his opinion of the
assassination he stepped back for mo
ment, and in voice interrupted by Sob
said:
II can not understand it, The new.
came upon me when was least prepared
for it, because I have been almost over
whelmed by my own troubles. 1t is hor
rible, and the result may be most disas
trous to the peace and welfare of ou
country. can only hope that it is no
| k,,,o o,,l %lot ls,s, -.
such STAIN"
WASHINGTON. July 3-2 A. Nth,
President is now sleeping, and symptoms
are more favorable than at any time fo
his recovery. Nothing more will be don,
to find the ball until tomorrow morning
THE PLUCKY PRESIDENT.
On reaching his chamber, the Presiden
spoke expressing his determination not t.
die. He shook hands with members O
his cabinet, and his personal attaches ad
mitted. DR.. Bliss could not find an,
pulse at first A culsory examination
showed that the ball in his back entere,
three inches from the spine, on the right
traversed in downward direction, ant
lodged just above the right lobe of tn
liver. A guard was kept at the Whit
House grounds all night.
SAD SUNDAY SCENES AT THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, July 3.-The life of Pres
ident Garfield still hangs in the balance
Last night he passed a comfortable night
His sleep was refreshing, but rather il
cat-naps than in any protracted slumber
With the exceptions of Secretary Blaine
the entire Cabinet remained at the Whit
House throughout the night. The favor
able symptoms which set in after tel
o'clock last night gave hope to those il