Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-19
A QUIET SABBATH CLOSES
DARKLY.
Opinions Yss,ard.xu,..,


Presidents condition at the morning
dressing was comparatively favorable,
but the more cautious did not entertain
the sanguine opinion that the patient
was safely beyond the effects of yester-
days rigor. The morning passed very
comfortably, and Judge Advocate Gen.
ersl Swain went so far as to express the
opinion that the President was having
the most favorable Sunday which he
had passed for weeks. Information
obtained from one OF the attending sur
geons was to the effect that the patient
was having reasonably comfortable
day and the indications warranted the
opinion that no complications need be
Immediately apprehended. At noon DIR.
Boynton said that he felt rather more
encouraged by the rise in temperature,
which had reached 100, as it was conclu-
sive evidence that he bad considerable
vitality left and would appear to indi-
cate a reaction from the depression
caused by yesterdays disturbances.
The cough has improved, and / think
as the patient gains strength it
Win Become Less Annoying.
There were great fears early this
morning that rigor would occur, and in
order to obviste its developments the
attending surgeons ordered applications
of hot clothes, which proved successful
treatments. There were indications of
coolirg Of the extremities, but hot sp-
plicatioDs brought on an increase of
.I l,a
wore away without producing a chill.
Had rigor occurred this morning it
would, it is thought, have been a very
serious one, as the patient is extremely
enfeebled. DR.. Hamilton went home to-
night, and will return on Tuesday. Col.
Corbin also left for Washington. With
the exception of the renewed efforts
which have been employed 10 keep the
temperature from falling below normal
range the day has passed without even
A Sign of Extraordinary Character.
Notwithstanding the comparatively
favorable condition of the patient noted
in the evening bulletin, in less than an
hour after its issuance another rigor
occurred, lasting about ten minutes.
In comparison with the one
yesterday it was light though,
as DR.. Bliss remarked to night,
it was severe enough. DR.. Boynton said
compared with yesterday there is a
slight improvement. The low pulse,
temperature, sound sleep and freedom
of cough and expectoration are indica-
tions OF a very less state OF vitality and
cannot be considered favorable symp-
toms. II he grows stronger there will
be q rise in pulse and temper,
sxnsctoration a will return T AT II O'Clock
there was rise in temperature, and the
pulse reached l20. The cough returned
and he expectorated considerable guam
titles of pus. He also hada pretty free
respiration. To night at o'clock he
had chill lasting ten minutes, his pulse
reaching l40. 1t is now l22.
"What do you think causes the
chills?"
at is possible that they are merely a
reflex of the Presidents low state OF
vitality, but in AL probability they are
the result Of the suppuration process
going on in some part Of the body, prob
ably there is
An Extension OF the Lung Trouble"
"What is the nature OF the sbscess on
the lung?' II
at is what we call secondary abscess.
II occurs in the course of blood poison
ing, or rather as q complication. Il is
one of the most frequent complications
ofchronic pyaemis. 1t begins as lobu-
lar congestion; each lobule is about the \
size of pin-head. A number OF the
lobules become congested, and after a
time suppurate and form as many
small assesses. By and by this con-
sestion extends to the surrounding
lobules, which in turn suppurate, FORM
ing other small abscesses. IL the pa
rient lives long enough these minute sb-
scesses open into each other and form
pus sac about the size OF marble or
hens egg. That portion OF the lung
containing the abscesses became consoi-
idated or hepatized. A portion OF the
Presidents ringht lung, reaching up to
the sixth rib, is now consolidated. For
several weeks the President has at times
Made Satisfactory Improvement,
but in each instance the Improvement
has been followed by a relapse which
left him in q lower plane OF vitality
than before.
The stomach has not shown signs OF
disturbance during the day. Tae usual
ousntity of stimulants has been given.
In the opinion Of Dr.. Bliss there was
cavity of pus in the lungs. The Presl-
! dent is no better tonight than last
NIGHT. There was no alteration OF his
mind during the febrlle rise, at which
time it generally occurs. Inc President
takes the same notice OF his condition
"a he has all along.
He Thoroushly Understands It.
During the prevalence OF the chill his
pulse reached l30. Itthese rigors keep
M from day to day they will wear him
| out. To prevent chill this evening
every possible attempt was made, and
| chill was modified to q certain extent
nv the effects. It is rea-
sonable to expect some rigor.
disturbance during every twenty-tour
| hours. The President said to-day that
he felt very tired. The reporter said
| TO DR.. Bliss:
Doctor, the President has had an
exceedingly hard time
AFT has been a fearful fight, and you
IN the outside have no idea OF 1t.
Daring the course OF some further
conversation Dr. Bliss admitted that
the situation was very critical, but said
| he "There is still chance for his re-
covery, and he is entitled to that
chance" During the afternoon General
| Grant made his visit to Fraacklyn cot
taQe for the purpose OF inqniring for
the exact condition OF the President.
The following cable dispatch has been
receiXed:
10 Ms GGr6e'd, long Branch .r,
The delegates assembled in NA'ional
Convention of Ireland charge me 10
conyey to you their deepest sympathy
and their hope that the life of the Presi-
dent may be spared to you and to mis-
country. n.L,:
1Signed] FARNELl' puolin.
pr Hamilton slightly Encouraged.
LLpERoS, September IS, 9:l5 AZ
The President has p.~-td a comfortable
n;,bt and had no b e rise There is
renewed hope -