Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-14
Report to the Consulting Surgeons.
CONTINUED FAVORABLE PROGRESS OF THE PRESI
DENT CASE.

- EXECUTIVE MANSION, n.m.-To Dr. Frank
Fl. Hamilton and DR.. d. Fl. Aynew: The Presi-
dent has continued to progress favorably during
the last twenty-fOur hours. The febre rise yes
terday afternoon was again less than on the pre-
, vious day. He has taken since our last telegram
% ounces of milk and an ounce of rum. in di-
vided doses as heretofore besides a small
slice of milk toast, this morning. and at noon
to-day small sandwich Of scraped, raw
beet, with two teaspOOnfuls Of Valentines beef
juice, and an ounce of Tokay wine of 1865
The medication has consisted of a single hyper
dermc injection of One-qUarter of a grain of
sulphate Of mOrphia given last night. and ten
grains Of bi-sulphate of quna at a. H. to-day
We administered yesterday at 6 pm. an enema
OF soap and water, which was promptly followed
by a cOpOus movement, of normal consistence
and color At pm his pulse was 100. temper
ature 1O1.6. respiration "a. To-day at $50 am,
pulse 80, temperature 998, respiration %; at
pm, pulse 81 temperature 9S.5, respiration
%. (Signed)
D. W. BLISS. ]. J. WOODWARD.
j. X. BARNES, ROBERT RErBURN.
The President Not Despondent.
HE Is GAINING INSTEAD OF LOSING STRENGTH
reporter of The STAR had a talk last night
| with Gen. Swain, who is one of the most con-
slant attendants of the President. He unhesi-
tatingly expressed the belef that the President
is now out of danger. He said that the chart
of the case kept by the surgeons showed steady
daily increase of the fever UP to and including
Tuesday night; that then it reached the highest
point and from that the downward scale had
commenced; that since Tuesday night the de-
crease of the fever has been more rapid
than the increase was formerly. and
the opinion now is that the decrease
will continue until the normal condition is at
| tanned, which will be before very long. General
Swain said the Presidents weakness had been
greatly exaggerated; that instead of growing
hn ic inin f1n cfr
from his regular nourishment, which is increased
daily and which digests well; that Yesterday the
President ate some wOOdcock and had some
relish for it; that the Presidents eyes and gen.
eral appearance showed that he is recovering
some little strength. General Swain said also
that the reports of the President growing de-
spOndent are untrne that, naturally, his suffer-
ing and helplesSness are irksOme, but the Paesi-
dent realizes his condition, appreciates the fact
that everything possible is done for him. and he
has nerved himself for the endurance necessary
under the circumstances.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY BY CATHOLIC
KNIGHTS.
The following telegram from Cincinnati. Ohio,
was received at the White House this morning:
son motion of W. E. Russell, of Lebanon, KY,
the following resolutions wereadopted Resolved:
BY the Catholic Knights of America that we de-
test and abhor the recent attempt to assassinate
James A. Garfield President of the United
States,-fOr in his person we recognize a worthy
citizen, and President the agent of all the
states and people. and we sincerely hope that the
cruel act may be truthfully ascribed to insanity
rather than to vicious or political motives. Sec
ondly: That we rejoice exceedingly in the prom
Use of his recovery, and sympathize with him in
his suffering, and his family in their intense
anxiety. Thirdly: That a copy of these resOlu-
tiOns be made part of our records, and also tel
egraphed the President and furnished the CITY
press for publication.
THE WHITE HOUSE CLERICAL. FORCE
is now having time to recuperate and take unto
themselves some needful rest. Until the past
two days they have been on duty, not only all
day, but far into the night Mr.. Brown, secre-
tary to the President, has not had much more
sleep than the newspaper men. The recent Ca
lanity was test of his qualifications for his
position. He had managed everything with
admirable TACT. He did not get excited, and
has conducted the executive office in thor
oughly business like manner. In this he has
been assisted most efficiently by Mr.. Pruden the
assistant secretary, who, as usual on such Occa-
siOns, pulled himself within himself and had
nothing to say or do but get through his work.
He has looked more like minister than ever.
This morning he lett the city to take his family
to Ocean Grove for the summer. Mr.. Hendley,
the official stenOgrapher, did great deal of
work. not only in short hand way, but also in
the egeneralmanagementO of the Office. Mr.. Young,
MIR Balway and Mr.. Duke, the executive clerks,
have gotten through their greatly multiplied Ia
bors with briskness and without much sleep. The
telegraph office was greatly rushed. Mr.. Judd,
the telegraph operator, and Mr.. Montgomery,
who is also telegrapher, did an immense
day almost necessarily. They are both good
men, and no matter how sleepy, seldom '.brOke'
the sender of a dispatch or had to repeat, in
sending one. Mr.. Crook and Mr.. Martin did not
have light labOrs. The shooting Of the Presi-
dent aud the sudden rush of business attendant
upon it, demonstrates clearly that Mr.. Brown
has force OF men under him who are not only
thoroughly capable, but are thoroughly organ
lied.
PRAYERS FOR THE PRESIDENT ON BOARD THE
PASsAIC.
Prayer service is held every Sunday at the
United States navy yard On board OF the receiv-
ing ship Passaic, Captain j. D. Graham. At
these services Chaplain Kramer offciates. Heis
always kindly received by the commander and
the officers and crew. Arrangement is made on
deck for the service. The church flag is hOisted
and the bell is tOlled as signal for service to
commen ce at 1915 a. m. The exercises consist
OF the reading portion of the church service,
singing and preaching. Last Sunday morning
the chaplain offered a special prayer for the re-
covery of the President The discourse was on
the prayer of David for remission of sin and for
help in time of affliction. The text was taken
from the 25th psalm. The chaplain spoke of
DaVid's confidence in prayer and the numerous
answers to prayer which Gods word contains.
He showed in this time ofour national calamity
there is one source alone TO- which we should
look for help.
MORNING CALLERS AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Postmaster General James isthe first caller at
the White House every morning. He lives at
the Arlington, and drops over very early. The
Secretary OF the Treasury follows shortly after
wards. and then the Chinese minister sends to
inquire about the President Cabinet members
l0Iiow MN and drop in during forenoon or early
LETTERS OF ADVICE
as 20 the PRESIDENTS treatment, received at the
"hte House, are often very fanny. There are
SO many OF them that it would be wonder were
there not not something to laugh, at in them One
letter VIII recommend-almost demand-that a
certain treatment, fully described, shall be
adopted: Ihe next one opened viii earnestly
request tnat an entirely different treatment be
pursued II there is any desire that the patient
shall live Most Of the remedies recommended
are WnaS are known as ssold wOmens" remedies.
On0 man gives this SAGE af1vinn sIf s fn,,, ,y;,.,