Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-08-17

the official bulletins were referred t.
as answers to interrogations as t.
his condition, there being littl
beyond what they contained to say
While the number of caller
during the day has been small. thare WIN
have been here have shown intense anx
iety, and if not by conversation, have b.
their actions manifested that, in thei
opinion the case had reached
AN EXTREMELY CRITICAL PERIOD.
This opinion has not been confined tt
q few persons, but may be said to have
been almost universal throughout the
city. The attending surgeons have
avoided conversation as much as possible
and especially with members of the press,
and the greatest difficulty has been ex-
perienced in supplying the demands OF
the public for the exact condition of af-
fairs at intervals throughout the day. An
intimation was dropped during
the afternoon that the cab
met had been called together
and it was thought some official act was
about to be promulgated, but this proved
erroneous. The object of the meeting,
which took place between and 5
p. M, was simply to hear in a body
a statement of the attending
surgeons on the situation, with view of
ascertaining the exact state of affairs.
Dr. Bliss was called on to convey the de-
sired information. He talked for some
time While he stated the
| GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION,
he was hopeful, and maintained that the
President had at least an even chance for
recovery. His explanation was suf1ci-
emily clear to secure to considerable ex-
tent the confidence of the cabinet officers,
and they expressed themselves as feeling
more hopeful after the conference. At
ter the cabinet officers left and it became
known what had taken place, a
DECIDEDLY BETTER FEELING PREVAILED
throughout the mansion, and although
the assurances of recovery were far from
satisfactory they were accepted with
much qualification, and soon changed the
decided sadness into general feeling Of
hopefulness The most sanguine were
forced to yield to the unfavorable indi.
cations during the carly afternoon, but
previous to the issuance of the 7 O'Clock
bulletin the expressions Of DR.. Bliss had
become we'll known, and their effect was
noticeable Shortly before the bull
letin was issued, Private Secretary
Browns room commenced to fill with
callers, among whom were Associate
Justice Horton, Third Postmaster Gen
eral Hazen. Representative Dezensdorf,
of Virginia, and First Auditor Reynolds.
Eager conversations as to the probability
of the Presidents recovery were freely
INDUCED before the bulletin was brought
from the surgeons room. The excite
ment, although of quiet nature, was
quite intense, fears being entertained the
temperature would be shown to have
fallen still further below normal, which
is about SO 4-l0. DR.. Bliss brought the
bulletin from the surgeons room, and
the moment he appeared in the secre-
tary's room it was apparent there
WE'RE NO EXTREMELY UNFAvoRABLE
SYMPTOMS
Assistant Secretary Pruden took the
bulletin from the doctor and read it aloud
to the anxious gathering. 1t was stated
by DR.. Bliss Immediately after the read
ing was concluded; that the bulletin, in
his opinion, considering the circum-
tances was favorable one. The good
features of the bulletin was the rise in
temperature, which is 6-1O of degree
higher than at noon, and $40 above
normal, which is an indication there is
still some material, however slight, for
the fever to work on.
THE VOMITING
referred to in the official bulletin is ex-
planned to be very slight and was the re-
suit of his drinking ice water. 1t ap-
pears that after drinking he
expressed desire to be turned on his
side The disturbance of his body is
supposed to have irritated the stomach
again, which is now extremely weak
The only nourishment he has had to-day
has been enemata, which as shown by
the bulletin has been retained. While
the evening bulletin has had the effect of
warding off all apprehension of
CRISIS DURING TIE NIGHT.
There is still grave fears the morning
will not bring much encouragement,
owing to his extremely debilitated condi-
tion. 1t has been impossible to ascertain
anything from the sick room since the
evening bulletin was issued This is con-
sidered an unfavorable indication, as the
surgeons usually have been quite COM
municative, at least to cabinet officers.
MRS. GARFIELD,
accompanied by her son James, took a
drive in the evening of about an hour.
The lady endeavored to look cheerful.
She continues to bear her trouble with
great fortitude Assistant Secretary
Hit says he has not heard when Secre-
| tary Blaine will arrive. 1t is understood
to be a fact, however, he is on the way
here now.
BLISS AGAIN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, 1915 p. m.-Dr.
Bliss, just came from the sick room going
to the depot to meet DR.. Hamilton, when
the following conversation occurred be-
tween several reporters and himself:
How is the Presidene now, was asked
him.
No worse. He is asleep now.
Do you feel as confident as two hours
age9
| Yes, and | feel a little better
Was any morphia administered this
EVENING"
| None at all.
Has there been vomiting this EVENING"
| None at all.
| Are enemita retained?
Yes
And how much nourishment is thus
retainedY
Enough to keep him going until his
| o1, o;x,c
Then you feel it will do so?
hope so.
You feel encouraged since the bulletin
was issuedY
I think we all do
i d. e.