Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-31
When His Symptoms Suddenly Change and the
katioh's Hope Reylves.

the members of the cabinet that he
weuld be able to inform them several
hours in advance of the Presidents
death, giving them ample time to send
for the vice president. The doctor is
also quoted as having told an intimate
personal acquaintance that the Presi-
dents mind was now clear, but that his
faculties would desert him some time be-
fore death. 80
WASHINGTON, August 27.-Ihe follow
ing was sent at 2 P. NJ:
LoeoeU, Minister, London:
There has been no change for the better in
the Presidents condition since morning His
NJ is 120. His physicians do not regard the
case as hopeless, but very dangerous and crit
ical. (SiguedD BLAINE, Secretary.
WASHINGTON, August 27.-There was
a significant inquiry made this morning
about an eminent lawyer who makes
regular early visits to the White House.
The request was made by prominent
member of the executive force and was
to the effect that the gentleman when he
came should be at once shown into Sec-
retary Browns room.
WASHINGTON, August 27-3:20P. NJ
There has been no marked change in the
Presidents condition this afternoon.
Gen. Swain, who has just come from his
room, thinks he is little better.
WASHINGTON, August 27.-Everything
is quiet about the White House at this
writing and everyone waiting with anx-
iety for the going down of the sun which,
it is believed, will mark the beginning
of the end. No bulletins have been is
sued since noon and only Doctors Wood
ward and Edison are at the White
House. None of the mem
bers of the cabinet have put in an
appearance since the adjournment Of
the consultation at noon. The report is
again in circulation that proclamation
calling congress in session is in the
hands of Secretary Blaine to be issued
this evening. Reports from the SICK
room say there has been no. change il
the Presidents condition. The doctors
continue the administering of stimulant'
to prolong life.
WASHINGTON, August 27.-In respons,
to an inquiry as to the Presidents con
dition, DR.. Bliss said: "My belief i!
that the President can not recover. I
it were not for local trouble, mean th'
condition of the parotid gland, he nigh
gain strength and make progress; but
don't see how the progress or repair Cal
begin or 60 on in the presence of tha
complication.
elf there should be no improvement
how long would the patient probably
hold out?"
II think he might live two or three
days. I don't think death will occu1
suddenly"
"You say his mind to-dayis absolutely
clear Is it not probable that his men
tai faculties will fail before the enc
comes?"
eyes; presume death will be pre-
ceded by period of unconciousness.
"Have you advised Mrs. Garfield tt
send for any other members of tht
family q
"No; don't think it is our place tc
make that suggestion. Mrs. Garfield
knows perfectly we'll how the Presi'
dent is."
"Has any one been admitted to the
room to see him yesterday or to-day e1'
cept the surgeons and attendants ?"
"No one to my knowledge"
eff death occurs, will it approach sc
as to be recognizable for any consider
able time in advance %
tsI think it will. It is impossible te
predict with certainty what course the
case will take; but think it likely thai
if the worst comes, the President viii
sink gradually, and that we shall have
some hours of warning Of the coming
of the end"
WASHINGTON, August 27.-The Presi
dents condition remains unchanged
Some of the Presidents intimate per
sonal friends and attendants still cling
to the hope of his recovery. Col. Rock
we'll, in conversation this afternoon
said, with much emphasis and feeling
Notwithstanding discouraging bul
letius and all that has been said ani
Notwithstanding the dispatches which
been sent far aud wide over the country
I tell you the President is not dying an(
shows no signs of dying. do not spec
ulate as to the chance of the future. Th'
present is enough for me. He is no
dying now. Not ten minutes since,
heard him tell Gen. Swain, who stoo<
by bis bedside, that he thought h
felt better than he did yesterday. Z
long while ago, in talking to me abou
himself, General Garfield said: fWitl
me it is always the unexpected whic]
happens I believe the unexpected
may happen once more in the President
life and that he may yet surprise tn
country by getting well.'
New YORK, August 27.-From th
Posts Washington special: The Presi
dents pastor saw him few minutes yes
terday and says he then spoke clearly
calmly and cheerfully. He understoo,
his condition and expressed himself pre-
pared for death.
Last night DR.. Reyburn recognize
great danger, and told Mrs. CARTEL
| that it would be better that all the chi
dren should sleep in the house. Fo
this reason, Miss Mollie, who had bee
passing the night at Col. Rockville
came from there and passed the night 6
the executive mansion.
DR.. Agnew is expected to arrive 6
noon.
The Presidents pulse, at one time, We
148.
Rev. DR.. Power, the Presidents pa
tor, is now with him.
NEW YORK, August PA Washin!
ton special say vs.: Upon assembling tn
morning for the usual examination, tt
Presidents physicians foundthat debilit
had so far increased as to dwarf all 9TH
conditions The dressing Of the wour
and the gland showed that there hs
been but small discharges fro
either, and these were watery in appea
ance. The edges of the wound we
flabby and the granu]ation of a light
color. The lungs are evidently affectt
and should the patient live long enoug
he will probably have to pass throue