Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-05
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HOPE PREVAILS.
LATEST FROM THE SICK ROOM.
THE WOUNDED RULER.
HOLDING HIS OWN.
SYMPTOMS STILL FAVORABLE.
THE VICE PRESIDENT.
FACTS ABOUT THE ASSASSIN.
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THE WOUNDED RULER.
HOLDING HIS OWN.
SYMPTOMS STILL FAVORABLE.
THE VICE PRESIDENT.
FACTS ABOUT THE ASSASSIN.

fHOIS ABDUL me ASSASolN,
Medical Report Of the Favorable
Change.
TIE SURGEONS IN CHARGE TO THE CONSULTING
PHYSICIANS.
The following dispatch was sent by the sur
geons in charge to the two consulting physl-
clans:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 5, $50 am.
After you left, the urgent symptoms contin-
ued; there was much restlessness constant
slight vomiting, and by s o'clock pm. the Presi-
dents condition seemed even more serious than
when you saw him. Since then his symptoms
have gradually become more favorable. There
has been no vomiting or reorganization OF fluid
from the stomach since o'clock last evening.
The President has slept good deal during the
light, and this morning expresses himself as
comparatively comfortable. The spasmodic
pains in the lower extremities have entirely
disappeared, leaving behind, however, much
muscular soreness and tenderness to the touch.
There is less tympanites and no abdominal ten
derness whatever, except in the hepatic region.
Since pm. he has taken an ounce and half
OF chicken broth every two hours this morning.
Altogether but one-half grain of morphia
has been administered hypodermically during
the last twenty-four hours, and it has been
found quite sufficient. His pulse, however,
still keeps up. At $50 am. 1t was ia; tempe
nature. 1O0.5o; respiration. "a. Seventy-tWo
hours have now elapsed since the wound was
received. We cannot but feel encouraged this
morning, although OF course we do not over
look any of the per1ls that still beset the path
towards recovery. The course OF treatment
agreed upon will be steadily pursued.
D. W. BLISS
j. X. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
ROBT. RKYBURN.
1O:4O-The Improvement Still Main
taineds
The anticlpations Of the Presidents attend
Ing physicians last night with regard to the
probably transient character OF the unfavor-
able symptoms, which then manifested them
selves, have been fully justified by the result.
COL Rockwell, who spent large part OF the
night In the Presidents room. says that the
latter slept more quietly and TRANQUILITY than at
any time since he was wounded. He took nour-
ishment In the shape OF chicken broth, milk
and lime water and beef tea repeatedly, and
retained 1t. His restlessuess abatep; the ner-
vous coHtractions of his fingers ceased, and he
slept quietly for as much as an hour and a-half
at time. The Improvement shown by the
mornings official bulletin is still maintained
and the physicians regard the case with feel
ings OF encouragement. The hours from to
pm. seem for the patient to be the most IN
favorable part Of the day, and it is possible
that there may be reaction again tonight as
there was last night, but II so, 1t Is believed
that it Will be transient, since the symptoms
this morning indicate decided change for the
better.
1I:5O AM Symptoms Continue Favor
able.
The Presidents symptoms continue to be
favorable All reports to the contrary are un-
founded.
NOOn-The President Holds His Own
In the absence of official bulletins only the
opinions OF the physicians and the news that
comes from the sick room can be given. The
President has held his own since the $50 bulle-
tin. That Is favorable sign, althoug at this
hour-12 o'clock-there has been no improve
ment In his condition. He still dozes at inter-
walls, suffers good deal Of pain, and remains
cheerful. His true condition is best shown by the
fact that nothing at all decisive is expected for
several days. Each day there are new dangers.
One Of the strong points In his favor is that
there Is now harmony between his respira-
ton, pulsation and temperature. The course
OF such wounds as the Presidents develops
new complications as time passes. To say that
he Is out of danger would be Wild; at the same
time to say that he is In danger of death now
would be wilder. 1t is now question OF what
days. not hours, may bring forth. At the same
time the physicians in attendance individually
convey strong hopes of final recovery, but
do not venture to predict as to the exact char
acter OF his chances even half dozen hours
ahead.