Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-08-29
1Gdntoht Revie,o of the Case.

14dnt0ht RcOtet0 OF the O0Sos
WAsHIiaToN, Aug. 27.-There is undoubt-
eddy sont improvement in the President to-
night as compared with his condition earlier
in the day and though it is not much it has
had the eject of somewhat reviving the hope
of possible recovery. There has been since
night set in an abatement of fever and the
President asked for some milk toast, which
was prepared for him. He ate it with
apparent relish and this encouraged those
around to hope that it might possibly
indicate a beginning of an appetite
which would increase. Secretary Blaine said
tonight that the President was certainly bet
ter but whether it was mere trsnsitory i'm
provemelt or something that promised i'm
provement could not be told. DIR. BoyntOn
said about nine o'clock that there was per-
ceptible Improvement, enough to found a very
slight hope upon; i He thought the
might show an Improvement in the
tone Of the stomach, and was favor
able sign, inasmuch as the one thing abso-
lutely necessary now Is to bnild him up and
impart strength to his system. This was
Impossible until the President could take and
digest the nourishmentt to strengthen him.
It was apparent at the White house to-
night that there had been some improvement
in the case. Everybody there felt better. But
this feeling was only comparative. 1t was
based upon the idea that there was now some
reason to hope for a further improvement.
The members of the cabinet left the Execu-
tive mansion between 10 and IL, feeling lit
tie more hopeful. They had been assembled
in the cabinet room a large part of the day, and
it was rumored this afternoon that they had
taken some definite official action with
regard to summoning Vice President Arthur.
Attorney General MacVeagh, however, said
this evening, that although the question of
sending for the Vice President had been for
mally discussed, no decision had been reached,
and the Vice President had not been sum-
mOned.
Postmaster General James left for New York
this afternoon. Although the members of
the cabinet decline to give any information
With regard to the object of his journey, it is
understood he will, before bis return here, in
;erview and consult with the Vice President.
Joseph Randolph, Mrs. Garfeld's brother,
who has been for some time in charge of the
homestead at Mentor, arrived late this after
loon with Marshal Henry
1t is understood, whatever may be the re-
-ult of the Presidents case, there Is no in
entIon of lending for the Presidents mother
,r Younger children.
Dr. Boynton said tonight, that while there
I'D been unmistakeable improvement
his afternoon in the Presi-
ient's symptoms, there Is no
certainly it will not be lost in the next twelve
hours He does not regard it as affOrding
ground for much encouragement. He said:
II regard the entire absence of mental dis
5urbance since yesterday as one of the best
features of the case. The President'e mind
has not been as clear for week as it has been
ot-day.".
''How much nourishment has been taken
since morning?'I
~ don't know the exact quantity he has
taken quite as much as it is desirable he
should take. He has food every two hours
and sometimes three or four ounces of beef
extract, sometimes an equivalent quantity of
milk. In fact he had almost every day this
week enough nourishment to keep we'll man
in good condition.
"Why has he not gained more strength?"
because the food he takes is not half as
similated. His stomach, it is true, disposes
of it but it does not turn it into good blood"
"Is this defective nutrition the result of
blood poisoning? Will not the system throw
off the poison in timer"
SIT will if the patient holds out"
"What is the condition of the parotid gland
tonight?
is still very dangerous complication.
eff the Presidents strength proves adequate
to carry him through two or three days is
there not hope that the gland can be gotten
under control?"
81 think there is a prospect for a change for
the better in the gland in the course of two or
three days. twill be troublesome for some
time, but if the President holds out there is
fair chance it will cease in two or three days
to be the alarming complication it is now"
"How did the wound look at to-night's
dressing?"
"a little better, think. The quantity of
pus discharged was small, but it was sour,
and had better appearance.
"Upon what do you think the Presidents
slight chance OF recovery depends?"
principally upon the ability of his stomach
to assimilate-not merely take, but assimilate
--nourishment. 1t should maintain his
strength, and improve the quality of blood.
If the stomach can do this, and the glandular
complication does not interfere, he
may prevent else he will die. The indications
tonight are that the assimilation is going on
more perfectly, but lit is impossible to say how
long this will last. The hope of permanent
recovery is still great.