Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-09-09
The Record of the Dag.

LONG BRANCH, Sept. 8.-Although th'
President was wakeful and restless during par
of the night, his condition this morning i.
quite satisfactory. After the morning dress
ing DR.. Bliss said the patient wac doing well
| He was restless during the early part of the
night, but slept well after 12 o'clock.
"How does his condition compare with
yesterday" was asked.
"He shows much improvement to-day, and
| is better than for ten days."
"Do you anticipate continued improve
ment?'
eyes. We will be able, think, to give you
still better news in day or two"
Chow is the pulse and temperatures"
"Good, the pulse is 1O4, temperature 9S7,
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swell, that is good ground for encourage
ment, is it not?'
"First rate"
DR.. Reyburn considered the Presidents con-
dition this morning. better than yesterday.
The unusual restlessness in the early part of
the night is attributed to the intense heat of
yesterday. To-day it is not quite so close, the
wind having shifted to northeast. Cooler
weather is anxiously looked for, and it is
thought with it will come favorable change
for the President.
There is much comment on the retirement
of the three attending surgeons, and some
persons are inclined to believe the matter is
extraordinary, and surrounded by mystery.
Information obtained from an authoritative
source, however. does not appear to warrant
any such opinion. Mrs. Greggs, one of the
nurses, also retires, and she and DR.. Wood
ward expect tie leave to day. This movement
is explained by those in a position to know,
by the statement that the President recently
informed his wife that he would prefer hav-
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forth. The Presidents appetite is much bet
ter this morning. When given some chicken
he remarked to his wife that he felt as If he
could eat it all. This is one of the most de-
.sirable indications. If the patients appetite
returns the surgeons will be more sanguine.
DR.. Hamilton, while declining to talk for
publication this morning, indicated by his re-
marks that he felt very much encouraged with
the case as it stood at present.
ELBERoN, Sept. S-The favorable condition
at the noon examination continues, and has
had the effect of cheering all hearts. The
feeling in all quarters is changed from uncer-
tainty to the most sanguine opinions that the
President has at last started on the road to re-
covery. DIR. Bliss is authority for the state
ment that the President is conyalescent. He
made this assertion in the presence OF DIR.
Hamilton. The latter gentleman, who strict
ly adhered to his policy not to talk for publ
showed by his expression that
he did not object to the statement.
There appears good ground for believing that
this rally will be maintained, inasmuch as the
wind has shifted to the east, and a stiff and
invigorating sea breeze is now blowing. The
atmosphere consequently is perfectly pure.
Services of prayer for the recovery of the Pres
ident were held to-day in nearly all churches,
and here at this hour general good feeling
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patient continues throughout the day there
will be good room to believe he really has
started on the road to recovery. DIR. Bliss says
the wound and gland are both in excellent con-
ditiOn, and there are at present no unfavOrable
symptoms. Mrs. Garfield, the doctor says, is
extremely happy over the sudden change for
the better.
SPECIAL SERVICES
were held in the churches here, as elsewhere
for the recovery of the President. The cabine
attended the Episcopal church at Elbron.
After the evening bulletin was issued DR.. Bliss
said the President was still in a prostrate con-
dition, and denied the published statement
that the langs of the President were affected.
DIR. Boynton says the President is doing finely,
but would not like to say he is convalescent.
He is better, though, than for some time.
BLAINE TO LOWELL.
Secretary Blaine sentt the following at 1890
to-niget: "Lowell, Minister, London-The
Presidents rest was broken during the first
half of last night, but his condition to-day Is
more favorable He had less fever this fore
noon than for many days past, better pulse
and improved appetite. His surgeons are
much encouraged. His comfort has been
promoted by decided change In the weather.
The thermometer at this hour, hall. past 10, is
Is Fahrenheit. Yesterday it was 95.4.
Signed, BLAINE, Sec'y.
SLIGHT SCARE.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. S.-A rumor prevailed
late tonight the President had vomited. It's
believed the rumor originated from the fact
the President ate little hearty and was lit
tie restless. The attending surgeons say no
vomiting occurred.
INCREASED PULSE.
At 10 o'clock tonight DR.. Bliss stated the
Presidents pulse had risen to 10S since the
evening bulletin was issued. The increase was
attributed to the usual febrle rise, and occa
sions little or no apprehensiOns 1t is thought
the morning examination will show good
pulse and temperature
GOING NICELY.
COL Rockwell stated the President had had
a splendid day, and all felt encouraged. DR..
Hamilton said all looked well, and the case
very promising. Shortly after 10 o'clock Drs.
Bliss and Hamilton had retired, and the Pres
ident was sleeping quietly. At late hour
Gen. Swain said everything was going nicely.