The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-18


time. BE CONTINUES 10 retain nutritiye enc
mstt, and has not vomited aimee the last
bulletin. His general condition appears
more hopeiul than at this time yesterday.
His pulse Is no; temperature, 0S 3; respi-
ration, IL. ID. W. BLISS,
J. X. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURx,
FRANK III. HAMILTON,
ID. HATKs AGsEw.
ExscUrivE MANSION, August 17-10:3O
A. h.-(Unoflcian.-m conversation this
morning on the Presidents condition DR..
Boyptou said the prospects were eonsidera-
bly, brighter, aud that the patient is resting
comfortably. In reply to an inquiry, the
Doctor explained that the enemata which
were being administered consisted princi-
pslIy OF diluted extract OF beef, a yolk Of
an egg, and wbiskey-the whole being dis
solved and slightly heated. DR.. Bliss, In
conversation on the same subject, stated
that small portion OF muristic acid was
also a part OF the enema. The latter
gentleman expresses the opinion that the
Presidents stomach was gradually be-
coming stronger. and referred to the
fact that Bourishment was bring retained
ss proof thereof. The Doctor still remains
hopeful, and says there is no reason for
giving the Presidents case up yet. DR..
Boynton, 10 response to q question regard
ing the Presidents taking uourishment in
the regular manner, said that it wss posi-
bic that q very small quantity OF diluted
beef extract, probably tesspooniul. would
be given him about noon. 1t would de-
pend, however, upon the patients condi.
zion at that hour. he has not been trou.
bIed with nsuses since yesterday afternoon,
ut which time be threw of about 8 gin Of
liquid matter, containing a quantity OF bile.
DR.. Boyntou says Mrs. GARFIELD continues
very hopeful, and feels rather more en-.
coursged to-dsy than she did yesterday.
NOT BLooD-PoIsoYIYG.
Executive MANSION, August l7-11:30
a. N-Unoficisl Bulletiu).-Dr. Bliss, in
second interview this morning, was asked
whether there was anything 10 the Presi-
dents condition to indicate that py@mis, or
blood-poisoning, was the cause OF the Presi-
dents unfavorable symptoms. He replied
very empbstiealy in The negative, and said
that there was no connection whatever be-
tween the wound aud the present troubles;
that the unfavorable symptoms we're due
entirely to the condition OF the PATIENTS
stomach, and that the attending surgeons
were all quite confident that the treatment
adopted would soon remedy this.
THE PRESIDENTS APPEARANCE.
Referring to the appearance OF the Presi.
dent, DR.. Bliss said that when be was shot
his weight was about 210 pounds, that his
confinement bad reduced him probably
seventy pounds, aud that there was, OF
course, some pallor, but as he wore full
beard this was not so psrceptiole as it would
otherwise be.
All reports received from the sick room
this morning have been Of an encouraging
character. and while there is feeling OF re-
assurance, considerable anxiety is still man.
ifested, and the noon bulletin is aDxiously
awaited.
ErgcUrTvH MANSION, August 17-l2:9O
y. H-(O1ielal Bulletinl-The Presidents
condition has not materially changed since
the lsst bulletin. He has been tranquil and
has slept some. He has not v0mited, and
nutritisl enemata are still retained Pulse
112, temperature 9S7, respiration is.
d. w. BLISS,
J. X. BABHEs,
- J. j. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURH,
FRANK HAMILTON,
ID. HAYES AoHBw.