Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-22
THE PRESIDENT MENDING.
Another Favorable Day.
Everything Indicating Recovery

BILE night. The first part of the night he dOZeG
at intervals. The latter part of the night he
slept very, very well and continuously. He had
no fever during the night. The fact that he is
steadily recovering-though the progress is by
no means rapids patent more and more each
day. The doctors all agree upon a sea voyage
as soon as sufficient strength is regained. But
they cannot say how soon that will be. The
PRESIDENT was less restless last night than upon
any night since he was wounded. He continues
to improve in color and in general appearance
but that Improvement is commensurate with the
regaining of strength-that is it is very slow
DR.. Bliss this morning said:-''AnOther most
favorable day has set in" This mornings bulle-
tin was as follows:
Official Bulletin, $50 Am.
THE PRESIDENT QUITE EASY THIS MORNING.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 90. $50 a. IN.
The President rested well during the night
and is quite easy this morning. Pulse, SS; TEN
perature, 9S.4; respiration, II.
(SigneO
D. w. BLISS. j. K BARNES
j. j. WOODWARD, ROBERT REYBURN.
CIRCULAR TO THE CABINET OFFICERS.
The following was sent this morning to eacl
OF the Cabinet officers by the Presidents private
secretary
EXECUTIVE MANSION. July %, 8 a. m.-The
Improvement in the Presidents condition con-
tlnues. He slept well during the night, the
cool weather being greatly in his favor. This
morning his pulse is So, with normal tempera-
ture and respiration. The nOurishment now
being administered more than supplies the waste
and while it is probable that he is daily adding a
little to his strength. still it is found that his
system is not yet capable of resisting any un-
usual excitement, and the surgeons in charge
lhslst upon as perfect repose as can be secured.
1890 P. M.-EvERYTHING FAVORABLE.
AT half-past twelve o'clock the President was
doing. He dozed at intervals during the day.
No fever has appeared. The symptoms were all
favorable and the pulse normal.
P.M.-ALMosT CoNvALEsCENT.
The President passed very comfortable after
noon. He asked for water several times after
he was given rum and milk at IL o'clock. He is
allowed but very little water. At 8 o'clock this
afternoon there had been no fever nor any indi-
cations of He has dozed again this afternoon,
but not SO much as this morning. The pain in
his legs is not so sharp to-day. At o'clock his
temperature. pulse and respiration were normal.
The doctors agree that he is not far from the
convalescent stage.
THE HEALTHFUL CLEANSING OF THE WOUND.
The matter which is discharged from the Pres
1dent's wound is always subjected to microscopic
examination. There has been found in the pus
small particles or fragments of CLOTH Upon
close examination these were revealed to be
pieces of the Presidents pantalOons and shirt.
which had been forced in the wound by the
bullet. Their discharge was very satisfactory
sign, as it indicates that the wound is being
thoroughly cleansed.
When the Presidents wound was dressed this
morning there was fuller and freer discharge
OF pus than at any previous time. With the dis
charge came small portions of the clothing worn
by the President on the morning he was shot.
There was also thrown out small piece of bone.
1t was portion of the rib which was fractured
by the ball. There also came out some slough,
or dead tissue. These are all the most satisfac-
tory signs. They indicate that the wound is
being cleaned out. The wound is in better con-
dition to-day than at any time heretofore.
THE COOLING APPARATUS
continues to do its work satisfactorily. The
temperature of the Presidents room is kept un-
der perfect control and is regulated to the nicely
of balance wheel. Mr.. Jennings, who has kept
personal charge of it. continues on duty. and
will not leave he says, until the President is re-
moved
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ETC.
There were received at the White House to-
day engrossed resolutions adopted by the Cleve-
land Grays. Resolutions of sympathy were also
received as fOllows:-The Central Irisf-American
Club of Chicago; Canton Post, GAR, Canton,
canpment GAR, department of Delaware.
THE WHITE HOUSE MAILS.
There is noticed in the mails which reach the
White House considerable change in the feel
ing of the people. Instead of there being pray
ers that he may recover, there are now thanks
that he is on the sure road to recovery, and no
expression of fear that it will be otherwise. The
White House mail is lighter now than it has been
for many years. The deluge of sympathetic
messages is nearly over. and the Office hunter
has not mustered up sufficient cheek to even
put in an appearance through the mails.
GUESTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Gen. Sheldon, recently confirmed as governor
of New Mexico. and Mrs. Sheldon arrived at the
White House to-day They are warm personal
friends of the President and his family. and will
remain for some time. Mrs. Garfield desired the
presence of the two visitors. Gen. Sheldon was
allowed to see the President to-day, but not to
talk to him.
THE PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST
this morning was little more substantial than
yesterday. He had his usual toast with beef
juice over it, and rum and milk. The chicken
which was on the bill Of fare yesterday morning
gave place to-day to piece of tenderlOin steak
1t was brOiled and was not large. The Presi-
dent ate all that was given him. His only reg
ular meal is breakfast which is partaken of at
eight o'clock or shortly afterwards. After that
he is fed at intervals with toast beef juice milk
and little rum. Wine often takes the place of
the rum. Old Port is the wine given him. The
only solid food taken is at breakfast, and the
doctors are very careful then that the stomach
is not Overtaxed.
TRACTS FOR THE SUFFERER.
They are sending the President religious tracts
to console him in his aff1iction. They bear all
sorts of titles, all of them, however, having a
bearing npOn the misfortune that has been Wis
tied upon the President. A lot of them came in
tO-days mail.
THE PRESIDENT HAS BEEN SOMEWHAT TROUBL ED
by fear that his spinal column had sustained
an injury which might permanently disable him.
The surgeons now assure him that in their opn-
ion there is no cause for any such apprehension.
and this assurance relieves his mind consider
ably.
SOME QUEER ILLUSTRATIONS.
The illustrated papers in their sketches of the
attempted assassination and scenes around the
White House have all been away of. They
afford great deal of fun to the people who
figure in the 'sscenes," and who know of the
surroundings of the White House. Some of the
most impossible things have been put in these
illustrations. One of the papers had lively full
naOa njcture Of Cnitoan hpinp foLor o,, hoo.1 :.