Evening Star Newspaper, August 28, 1881, Page 1

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THE PRESIDENT BETTER FAVORABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUED. DR. BLISS THINKS THE CRISIS PASSED AND THAT THE PATIENT WILL RECOVER —— The reports from the President this morning were of a most encouraging character. The slight hopes raised last nicht, as announced in Tue Star's third edition, issued at 8 p. m., seemed to have been entirely justified by con- tinued improvement. The light seems to be breaking, and the terrible anxiety which has clouded the past week is being dispelled. It is thought the President has passed the turning point, and is again on the way to recovery. Unless new complications appear, the people can hope for the best, with some reason to think that their hopes will be fulfilled. A GOOD NIGHT AND RENEWED HOPE. Matters at the White House last night were of a more encouraging characterthan for several nights past. The improvement noted in the President's condition late yesterday afternoon continued during the night. The Presi- dent slept at intervals. He coughed some during the night, but very little, and he was given nourishment, both by the mouth and ene- mata. His pulse improved slightly. It did not go wild as frequently as it had during the day. At seven o'clock this morning the pulse was 104. Dr. Bliss expressed himself this morning as feeling much encouraged, and there is a revival of hope. 6 A. M.—THE PRESIDENT SLIGHTLY IMPROVED. Dr. Reyburn sent down word this morning about 6 o'clock, in answer to a note, that “the President's condition is slightly improved, and his pulse is now 104.” 8 A. M.—PULSE DowN To 100. At eight o'clock Dr. Boynton took the pulse again, and it was 100. The respiration has been a little high, but on the whole there is no doubt that there is an improvement. Mrs. Garfield was at work azain this morning at eight o'clock preparing i THE PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST. She know hows to fix things forhim so that he is better pleased by her preparation of his food than when any one else gets it ready for him. | She hasa small spirit stove upstairs. In prepar- ing the beef juice she uses a pound of fresh beef. All the surgeons were at thé house by a quar- ter past eight o'clock this morning to make the examination upon which the bulletin is based. At that hour everybody about the White House had become cheerful. Men on duty there who were relieved this morning gave encouraging words, which have been confirmed by all reports trom the room where the President is fightinz | for life. Tifere is almost an air of tonfidence about the house this morning. THE PRESIDENTS MIND CONTINUED CLEAR during the night; in fact, all of his symptoms were for the better. The swollen gland caused him trouble, but even that disturber is thought to be a very little improved. The official pulle- tin was the best that has been issued for some time. It was as follows: Official Bulletin—8:30 a.m. CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT REPORTED. EXEcvTIvE MANsion, August 28—8:30 a.m. The amelioration of the President’s symptoms, announced in last evening's bulletin, continued during the night, and since midnight some further improvement has been observed, the pulse progressively diminishing in frequency. The stomach has continued to retain the liquid nourishment administered, and last evening he asked for and ate a small quan- y of milk toast. Stimulating and nutrient enemata continue to be retained. There has been no mental disturbance during the night or this morning. At present his pulse is 100; tempera- ture, 98.4: respiration, 17. Fran H. Hamirox, D. Hayes AGNEw, J. J. Woopwarp, Ropert Reyscrn. the Danger fs Over and the nt Will Get Well! The later you h from the President this morning the better the news is. The doctors give even more encouragement than was con- Dr. Bliss Think: Presic Bliss feels and expresses himself this morning in an entirely different way from yesterday. Yes- terday he said he did not see how it was possible for the President to live. To-day he predicts that the greatest danger is over and that the President will get well. “ There has been a very decided change,” he said to THe Star reporter. “Everything is for the better.” “ Are the symptoms all of that hopeful char- There is an improvement in every “It is reported, doctor, that the physicians are somewhat troubled about the respiration.” “But we are not. The respiration has kept pace with the other improvements in his condi- tion.” and is better? ” < “It is. It has improved. It has discharged nd the pus is of a more healthy charac- . That great cause of irritation has been removed.” “You think, then, that the local cause of irritation has been removed? ” “It has been. With its removal the improye- ment has commenced and got under good headway.” “You then think the President will continne to improve? ” | “Ido, most certainly.” “There is a hope for final recovery now?” “There is, and it isa bright hope—a v | bright hope. I repeat that there has po | very decided change for the better.” Another man here stepped up and asked Dr. Bliss if he thonght the would die to-day. do not.” he answered. “He is not going ” ie. He is going to keep up and recover,” “Do you expect any material change t. “No; but I think the improvement will con- tinue.” Dr. Reyburn was asked by Tae Star reporter a hopeful 10 o'cicek if everything continued to progreas found to speak votably 2 check. The hope is brighter, and I do not think that there is now any cause for great alarm.” “How is the new opening in the gland?” “Tt is doing very well, and is suppurating mest satisfactory. That is a very good sign.” Dr. Boynton says that beyond the bulletin there is substantial ground to base the opinion that there is continued improvement. The President, he says, has a better general appear- ance. The Gland Again Opened. Another opening was made in the gland this morning. At th@ morning dressing it was noticed that there was another place where the pus ap- peared to have accumulated, and it was thought to be advisable to let it out. An opening was made. It was a very slight operation, hardly to be dignified by that name. The opening is just below the right ear. There foflowed a small discharge of pus, which was of a very healthy and satisfactory character. The cell from which the pus came would have broken of itself if it had not been opened, and would have broken outwardly. There is no diminution in the swelling of the gland, but the irritation caused by it is being removed. The condition of the gland is such as to show that the cells of pus formed, though individual, will Tun into each other. 11 a, m.—Hope Again Conquers Fear. At 11 o'clock the favorable condition of the President continued. There was nothing but hope held out by both physicians and all at the White House. Judge Black called at that hour, and was assured by the surgeons that the Presi- dent had improved in a very marked degree. AT TWELVE O'CLOCK there was no change at the White House. The doctors had assembled for the noon examina- tion. All reports were of the favorable char- acter of those of the earlier part of the day. Several members of the Cabinet were at the house, all of them greatly encouraged. The members of the Cabinet are to-day in excellent spirits. One thing that is noted as most favor- able is that THE PRESIDENTS BLOOD IS BETTER. Dr. Boynton has just said that while the Presi- dent was not “‘away up yonder on the road to recovery, still it is indisputable and self-evident that he is improving, with every prospect of that happy state of affairs continuing.” There were not over a dozen persons around the gate and but one or two of an inquiring mind up stairs at noon. There is no anxiety about the character of the bulletin. Shortly before noon DR. BLISS AGAIN TALKED for quite a while about the President’s condi- tion. He spoke in about the same terms as in the morning, and repeated that he felt very much encouraged. He said that he thought the President had turned the corner, and was on his way to final recovery. The decided improvement meant everything that was favorable and hope- ful, he said. THE PRESIDENT’S PULSE to-day has been very well behaved. It has not fluctuated, and its changes have been slight,and have not caused any apprehension. Surgeon General Barnes says that he thinks the great crisis is being passed successfully. A BRIGHT SUNDAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE. The good news has been sent to the Presi- dent’s mother by Mrs. Garfield. The latter is in very bright spirits, and during the forenoon took some needed rest. DRS. AGNEW AND HAMILTON SAY THE PRESIDENT IS DECIDEDLY BETTER. Dr. Hamilton said this morning that the Presi- dent was decidedly better. Dr. Agnew united in a similar expression of opinion. The President’s mind is very clear to-day, and he continues bright. The clear mind is an indication that the blood is better. The noon bulletin was as fol- lows: The Oficial Bulletin—12:30 p. m. NO MATERIAL CHANGE—THE CUTTING OF THE GLAND THIS MORNING. EXEecvTIve Mansion, August 28, 12:30 P.M. At the morning dressing of the President sey- eral yellowish points were observed just below the ear over the swollen parotid, and an incision being made about. a teaspoonful of healthy looking pus es- caped. There was also some discharge of pus through the two openings (into the ear and the incision), mentioned in previous bulletins. The wound looks rather less indolent than it has been doing for several days _ past, Since the morning bulletin there has been some rise of temperature; but little increase in the frequency of pulse, and in other respects no material change has occurred. Pulse, 104; tem- perature, 99.5; respiration, 18. FRANK H. Hamizros, —D. W. Brass, J. K. BARNEs, Rosert Reysvry, D. HAYES AGNEW, J. J. Woopwarp. THE PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER. The President to-day asked that his daughter Miss Mollie be sent into his room." She went in and remained with her father for some minutes, The President had quite a conversation with her. This afternoon some chicken broth was given to the President. DR. AGNEW NOT HOPELESS. Dr. D. Hayes Agnew, as stated in Tue Srar’s third extra, issued at § p. m., arrived on the yimited express train yesterday atternoon. On his trip here he conversed freely with a friend, and einphatically said: “The case is not neces- sarily hopeless.” The friend asked: “What are the chances for the President's recovery, now that he has lost two-fifths of his weight?” Dr. Agnew asked how it was known, and his attention being called to one of Mr. Blaine’s dis- patches, stating that the President's weight had been reduced from 210 pounds to 125 or 130, Dr. Agnew remarked: “Did they guess at his ‘cht? They must be mistaken. Of course the President has lost flesh, and we can see it, but he has not lost half the weight stated.” To the question as to the President’s voice, Dr. Agnew replied that it had all along been quite full and distinct, but within afew days it has become somewhat hollow. It was apparent from the cheerful manner of Dr. Agnew that he had not become hopeless, and that he regarded the case as one which should not be given up, at least for the present. HOW THE CHEERING NEWS WAS ANNOUNCED. It was known some time before the evening bulletin was given out last night that it would be better than those issued earlier in the day. In order to keep the crowd away from the upper parts of the house, during the past few nights the bnlletin has not been read up stairs,‘ but taken at at once to the main entrance. Last night there were fully fifty n men ered on the pe Naaider “forthe panetin. Secretary laine brought the first copy down, and it could be told from the cherry expression of his face that there was something encouraging in It. He was assailed at once, and in order to President recovers after he has been considered at the point of death there willbe many who will pronounce it a miracle and jlways point to the case as an illustrationof the power of prayer. WHAT THE PRESIDENT'S SON JAMES SAID. Yesterday afternoon, about 3:50 o’clock, the President’s son James and Dor Rockwell went to the 6th street depot to meet Capt. Henry and the President's brother-in-law, Mr. Rudolph, as stated in the 3d edition of Te Star. They. were known to quite a numb¢ of the railroad people, and in answer to a quesion James Gar- field confidently said: ‘Fatherts better; I know he is, and the doctors say 80 to.” Those who heard him were glad to hear him talk so’ cheer- fully. THE ANXIETY TO LEARN THE LATEST NEWS is not by any means confined jo the cities, and yesterday along the railroadsywhen the official bulletins were posted crowds could be seen gathered anxiously discussing tlem, while at points where there were no telesraph stations people anxiously awaited the arrival of the way-trains to hear the last tidings. ‘A Reinforcement of Troops. PRECAUTIONS TAKEN TO GUARD AGAINST ANY EMERGENCY. Early this morning four batte#es of artillery from Fortress Monroe arrived at the arsenal. They were battery A, 3d ®ttille'y; battery I, 4th artillery; battery A, 1st artillery, and battery K, 2d artillery. Gen. R. B. Ayres, commanding at Washington barracks (arsenal) stated last night that in the event of a threatened attack*on the jail he could have withia half an hour one thousand trained sokliers there pre- pared to protect it at all hazards. There are five companies of his regiment (2d artillery) here, viz: A. B. C. D. and H., and I and K at Fort McHenry, Baltimore—two being light batteries. Gen. Ayres has also four Gat- tling guns ready to move at a moment’s notice. The ordering of troops here from Fortress Mon- Toe, was in pursuance of the measures taken by the authorities to be prepared for any emer- gency, however remote. COMMISSIONER MORGAN'S DREAM. Commissioner Morgan relates a dream he had Friday night, that if he saw the new moon in a certain position last night the President would get well. Singularly enough the new moon ap- peared last night in the place required to fulfill the conditions of the dream. It is also singular that others who from Pennsylvania avenue saw the faint crisp of the moon rise over the White House superstitiously associated the fact in their minds with their hopes for the President’s recovery. It was in the sky like a bright signal of hope. THE PIECE OF MILK TOAST. The President’s asking for and eating a piece of milk toast with evident relish, after the even- ing dressing last night, was regarded by every one as a most encouraging sign. Dr. Bliss, when told that the President wanted the toast, gave directions to let him haye it, as he wanted to see how the President could work his jaws. He devoured the morsel evidently with little trouble. The physicians regarded this asa sign of encouragement, which should make them redouble their efforts. THE CABINET OFFICERS, all except Postmaster General James, who is out of the city, assembled at the White House after the evening bulletin was issued and re- mained until about ten o’cloek last night. When they left they all seemed morecheerful and re- ported that there was some greund for encour- agement. The members of the Cabinet declined to say much about Mr. James’ visit to New York, though Attorney General MacVeigh said it was not for the purpose ofbringing the Vice President to Washington. A MORE HOPEFUL FEELING. The telegrams sent by Secyetary Blaine to Minister Lowell have been read eagerly by the public, as they have generally given more speci- fic information of the President's condition than other officia! announcements. The following was sent last night at 10 o’clock: Lovell, Minister, London: There is a somewhat more hopeful feeling to- night in regard to the President. The regular evening bulletin was more favorableand the good indications have continued. His pulse is lower, being now 111 and of better quality. His mind is entirely clear. He has shown positive appetite, asking for mik toast, a small quantity of which he was permitted to eat. This{sthe first time for many days that he has swallowed anything but liquid food. A slight increase in his respiration is the only adverse symptom reported at this hour—half-past 10 p.m. Buatneg, Secretary. PROPOSED MEMORIAL SERVICE. Goy. Bawkins, of Tennessee, has addressed the following circular letter to the governor of each state and territory: Execr’ t NASHVILLE, T: ernor of ¥ I would most respectfully suggest mnsideration the propriety of the soy- ernors of the several states and territories, in the event of the now anticipated death’ of our beloved President, by public proclamation, requesting the people of their respective States and territories to suspend all secular business and reverently to assemble at their re- spective places of worship at such hour as may be set apart forthe funeral ceremonies, for the purpose of holding memorial services and de- voutly invoking the blessing of Almighty God upon our stricken country. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, ALVIN Hawkiys. THE PRESIDENT’S MOTHER, A. dispatch from Cle nd says: President Garfield's aged mother is stopping with her niece at Hiram. She receives frequent_messazes | from Washington and spends much of her time | at the front door of the house anxiously watch- | ing for the messenger who brings her the | dispatches. She is howed down with grief and sleeps but little, and that in short naps. She is much agitated by fears for the worse, yet clings tenacious ly to hope. QUEEN VICTORIA'S DEEP SYMPATHY. The following correspondence passed over the cable yesterday: OFFICE, -, August 27. Loxvon, August 27. Blaine, Secretary, Washington: Thave just received fiom Her Majesty the Queen, at Balnc telegrani in these words: “Tam most ci grieved at the sad news of the last few 4: and would wish my deep sym- pathy to be conveyed to Mrs, Garfield.” Lowe... Minister. DeraRpiat cay es ASHINGTON, je Lonrell, Minister, Londons ee T have submitted to Mrs. Garfield your tele- gram mee: ie Kinds nae from her in y the Queen. Mrs, Gai is_ constantl; ther husbands bedside, Caras s oometaney all hope of his recovery. ‘Her. request is that you will return to the Qneen her: most sincere thanks, and express her it appreciation of the constant interest and tender mpathy shown a her majesty toward the President and his family In their deep griefand most painful Buamx, Secretary. suspense. MRS. DR. EDSON’s VIRWS. te Dr. Saran Edson said lastvevening that, in spite of the critical condition of the cacape annoyance handed the to a St, to read aloud. ‘After’ the 1 owl shes received with some enthusiasm, hysicians and others commenced tocome out ‘the build- ing, and all, by their manner, if not theh wordn gave: eh to those alti THE PUBLIC FEELING. ‘The public received something: lost, night on whieh to thread a f feeling Brera, though nove ein be confidently of the case, as hon: have been so often dashed to the ground. Tee hie mind was clearer than at, amy time for the past ten days, * Do you rezard that In». Sepeful light?” “Yes. Tean't help but d¢ae. The wander ing of his mnind was one of the aeitest features avont Nis case, Last nigist wapea terrible one to the watchers by the bedsida « The President FEW vee, ‘iedieneapep ; ; Unnking of WI bring fors condition. He said to me last night: ‘Doctor, =e seems tobe appropriating all the nourishment you give me. Why am I not get- ting better?” I answered that the constant drain on his strength in the waste from the \d and the wound was what was weakening im. ‘Well,’ he reasoned, ‘how long do you think I can stand this?’ 1 told him if he did not ay any worse for three orfour days there would hope for him yet.” DR. HAMILTON ON THE IMPROVEMENT. When Dr. Hamilton saw the President last evening he immediately noticed the change for the better, and after the examination said to the physicians: “Gentlemen, this change should in- spire us to renewed efforts. It has given me fresh heart, and we should feel encouraged to do still more to save him.” Dr. Hamilton left the White House about 9:30. He said to a cor- respondent of a New York paper, speaking of the President's condition: ‘There is a shade of oo et and we feel a slight encourage- ment.” ‘Do you entertain any actual hope forthe President?” “1 hare bphessed all that we feel. There is very little to-base any hope on,” said the doctor mournfully. : “ What is it on which you base your encour- agement?” “Chiefly on the improved condition of the President's mind. That is what we feel to be most in his favor and, besides, the general symp- toms mentioned in the evening bulletin.” “GET ON YOUR KNEES AND PRAY.” Secretary Kirkwood, when questioned last night as to the prospect, replied with caution, and evidently fearing to raise a hope that might be disappointed: athe outlook is undeniably gloomy, and yet there isa new hope. Dr. Rey- burn assures us that there has been a change for the better.” “There is ground for a new hope?” “*T believe he will live.” was the earnest an confident reply. “Then,” said the old man! fervently, as hi ce lighted up and he grasped his interlocutor by the shoulders with his great brawny hands, ‘go at once and get on your knees and pray that he may.” DR. BOYNTONS SUMMARY OF THE FAVORABEA SYMPTOMS. Dr. Boynton said last night to the New York Times’ correspondent that the course of the case during the day had givenhim ground for encour agement. “The improvement,” he said, “which began yesterday at four o'clock has continued, or Father, has not disappeared.” ** Has there been any change in his food?” “Yes, he asked for milk toast this evening and it was given to him; he seemed to relish it.” “Was this regarded as a hazagdous experi- ment upon his stomach?” “No. His stomach is acting very well, and it’s all we have to rely on.” “What is the condition of the glandular swelling? ” “T think there has been a slight increase in the amount of pus discharged.” “Is the President's mind clear?” “It is perfectly clear. There has been no wavering to-day. This I regard as an excellent sign of improvement.” “« Has there been any change in the character f the pus discharged from the wound?” “Yes, a slight change for the better. As I said last night, the pus had been for two or three days not of the best kind. Ithad become thin and watery. There was little ot it, and it was plain that the work of repair in the wound had temporarily ceased. But to-day the pus is thicker and of better color, and there is a better flow of it,” “Ts his food now well assimilated ?” Pon think it is better assimilated than it has a.” “Should the increase in the respiration fig- ures. as given in the evening bulletin, be re- garded as unfavorable ?” “Tt is not a bad indication. His respiration is stronger, calmer, and more even than it has been.” HEBREW PRAYERS FOR THE PRESIDENT. Prayers for the life of the President were of- fered at both the morning and evening services atthe Spanish and Portuguese synagogue in West 19th street, New York . GUITEAU HUNG IN EFFIGY. The New York World says that the clerks ina Jersey City store hung Guiteau in effigy last night. The performance was cheered by a large crowd. THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL CAR. The New York Herald to-diy says: For two nights past a special car has been in readiness inthe Pennsylvania railroad depot, in Jersey City, to convey Vice President Arthur to Wash- ington city at the summons 6f the Cabinet. Car No. 198, on one of the side tracks, was pointed out as the “special” that was waiting last night. In it was an official ready for the click of the telegraph. CLOSE PERSONAL RELATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT AND HIS CABINET OFFICERS. A N.Y. Tribune correspondent says: “A gen- tleman in high office said to-day that one of the most interesting features of this general sym- ay, was the way in which the Cabinet had wen brought together. ‘Probably no Cabinet,’ he said, -has ever been drawn so closely into personal relations as this one. Every night a little knot of carriages stands in tront of the White Honse portico. They are the carriages of the members of the Cabinet, who have come with their wives to spend the evening, and to try by their talk to help Mrs. Garfield in keeping up a cheerful spirit. They stay until ten or half past ten o'clock, chatting on various subjects— not always on that of the President's suffering—and try brayely to cheer her up. When they come out from the White House, every member of the Cabinet is at once sur- rounded by halfa dozen or more correspondents who ask eagerly their latest impressions of the ease. Then they get into their carriages and drive away. The correspondents disappear, and the White House is closed for the night, while the crowd at the gate still stands and waits until the gates are shut in their faces. These daily and nightly meetings have brought the Cabinet into a degree of familiar association which makes them almost like one tamily; and the death of the President, if it finally occurs, will come home to them like a loss in their own circle.” ee Postmaster General James’ Mission. GOING TO NEW YORK AS THE SPECIAL ENVOY OF THE CABINET. The N. Y. Times of to-day prints the follow- ing: Among the persons who hurried from a ferry boat into the ene City depot of the Pennsylvania railroad just in time to catch the 12 o'clock train for Washington last night was Postmaster General Thomas L. James. He carried & sinall ene: and Toot a ane When she was about to step on a’ car the conductor asked. whether he had a ticket. replied Col. James in a_ fall voice, as he quickly entered the car. He was intensely ner- ‘vous and suffering from fatigue, and when ad- dressed by a reporter of the Times said that he reached the city at 10 o’clock, and was received by Postmaster Pearson, who was at the depot with a coach. “Was the nature of your busi- ness public or private?” asked the reporter as the train to move. the answer. “I have not,” about it.and there seemed to be only one opi with respect to it, namely, that it would ra run up until the subscriptions exceeded by far the quarter of a million which it was the inion. | original purpose of the friends of the enterprise | to Field ralse. > Cyrus W. yesterday | Teceived a gift for the fund of $500 from R. P. Flown, another of $200 from A. S. Barnes and a dollar from Henry Arthur D'Arcy. That an in- terest had been’ revived in the fund in other | cities was also shown by the receipt of the fol- | lowing telegraphic dispatch from Philadelphia: PHILADELPHIA, August 27, SSL. Oyrus W. Field, New York: City : In the event of the President's death we pro- | pose to offer to receive in Philadelphia subscrip- | tions to your fund, heading the list with the $5,000 which we promised in that contingency. Bo you approve? Mr. Field dic effect to Dre: To a Trimne re- porter he said in the afternoon:—“I can- not doubt that if President Garfield dies the fund for his wife and children will | be yery greatly increased at once, as there are many who have promised to subscribe liberally in case 0 death. You have “seen the dispatch from Drexel & Co., of Philadelphia. A wealthy banker in | Boston. whose name has not been mentioned, has promised to subscribe $5,000 and also to get up a very large subscription in that city. No doubt. too, larze sums will come | in’ from _ Philadelphia, Cinein- | Baltimore, | nati, Cleveland, Louis, Chicago, Newport | and other cities.” Among ‘the men a it is known that they have promised to subscribe are W. H. Vanderbilt and John W. Mackey, the | latter having sent Mr. Field a letter on the eve | of his departure for Paris, saying that in case of an “unfavorable outlook” he would be in the “front rank” of the subscribers to the fund. new President Garfield's Church. A TALK WITH ITS PASTOR. Among the daily visitors to the White House | is the Rey. Mr. Power, who for six years has been the pastor of the little Christian congrega tion that worship on Vermont avenue. He said | to a New York Suncorrespondent yesterday that | the attempted assassination of the President had stimulated the movement to build a new church | edifice for the congregation, and that the sub- | scriptions had come in generously. gifts were conditional or as . “I am afraid,” said Mr. Power | we shall have to make it amemorial church. | We had expect: bein on the firstof October, and possibly before that. Of course the excite- | ment and anxi since the assassination has | occupied our minds to the exclusion of other business, and we cannot now begin so soon. We | have money enough to justify beginning on the plans we had proposed as the best.” “The President has always been an active and prominent member of your church, I be- liever” Yes,” said the pastor, “for many years. He is, of course, well known throughout the coun- try to our people, and is loved as well as ad- mired, especially by those communfties with which he has been chiefly brought into personal contact. The members of our church fellow- ship have, of course, followed his prosperous career with great interest, because he has al- ways identified himself with us. In the early feeble days of the church in this District he was a very active member. They used to meet in a room in the City Hall before they had the means to get a separate building of their own, and in these days the President took an active part in the services, leading the meeting. About ten years ago the congregation felt able to calla pastor, and since that time Gen. Garfield has been one of the congregation, and always a prominent and zealous member. His wife and mother are both members of our denomipation, and tie | children went to our Sunday school until the family broke up housekeeping here last fall” “The absent members of the family are not coming on to Washington, I believe.” “No; the President’s mother is rather too feeble to undertake the journey, and the children are too small to appreciate their loss. Mrs. Garfield prefers that they should recollect the White House as a happy home. I recollect that the President's mother said at the time of the inauguration, when I was congratulating her onthe great honors which had come to her son, | ‘Yes, it is too good; I am afraid something will happen.’ _T have often recalled that remark as trouble after trouble -came upon the family. First, the President’s mother herself, you remember, fell sick. Then came Mrs. Garfield's | going o 6:15 P. M.—CoL. ROCKWELL. SAYS “THE REST DENT IS BETTER.” Col. Rockwell, Jeaving the house at half past six o'clock said: “The President is better.” Mrs. Garfield within a short time expressed the same opinion. There is a slightly better feeling at the White House this evening than there was yesterday. How long it will continue it is im- possible to tell. The fear is that it cannot con- tinue long. The bulletin snatchers did not as semble in as full force as usual this evening, THE POSTMASTER GENERAL GONE TO NEW YORE. Postmaster General James went to New York this afternoon. It is understood that he goes to consult with the Vice President. The exact purpose of his visit to New York not being fully known has caused some little comment THE SLIGHTLY FAVORABLE CHANGR in the President's condition which was noticed about four o'clock this afternoon, continued up to the evening examination. ‘Oficial Bulletin 6:30 p.m. A SLIGHT AMELIORATION Executive MANSION, yugt 27, 6:30 Pr. m. The President's symptoms show slight amello- ration this afternoon. His pulse is somewhat less frequent and his temperature lower. Moreover the mental disturbance described in yesterday morning's bulletin has disappeared, he parotid swelling has discharged a little pus by the opening spontaneously formed into the r as well as by the incision made, but it is not perceptibly smatier. The liquid food given by the mouth and the enemata continues to be | retained. Pulse, 114; temperature, 98.9; respiration, 22. D. W. Briss, J. Woopwanp, J. K. Barves, Ronerr Reveuny, Fraxk H. HawiLrox. — D. Haves AGNEW. WHITE HOUSE TES. Marshal Henry arrived in this city this afters noon on the same train with Mr. Jos. Rudolph, the President's brotuer-intaw. Captain Henry was at the White House this evenin Ce ri rave a favorable report about the President when he left the White House at 6:30. Dr. Bliss, who left the White House after the 6:30 examination, said that the President was better, and that the bulletin would show an ime provement. The Imprisoned Assassin, HOW HE IS PASSING THE TIME, The assassin Guiteau is yet atthe jail, and not- withstanding the reports as to his removal toa monitor, he will remain, as at present, with the military guarding him as usual. He is yet un- informed to the President's condition and ap- pears now to be totally oblivious as to what is i iI walls, spendi ed in writing) in his Bible, which he says is his best friend. xo TION TO REMOVE HIM FROM THE JATT. There is no intention whatever of removing him from the jail, and if the President dies it is suggested that the court fgr his trial might con- vene in the prison, as a court-room may be easily improvised in the chapel or in the ro- tunda. time ¢ THE TRIAL, | as the shooting is admitted, need not last longer | than two days, and as a scaffold isalready erect- | ed in the jail, having remained th execution of Bedford and Queenan last spring, only afew hours would be required to adjust THE horn, if the occasion should require it. It is urged that in acase of this kind the extent of should be dealt out as speedily as possi that, as in the case of the assassination of Pres- ident Lincoln, the trial and execution sh place in one building and with as little possible. — oo = A Record of the Case, FLUCTUATIONS OF THE PRES PERATURE AND RESPIRATION pay. The following table givesa record of the sident’s pulse, temperature and respiration | up tothe present date: NT'S PULSE, TEM UP TO NOON TO- sickness, and now, last of all, this vioie terrible Injury of ‘the President. hi congregation,” Mr. Power continued. urally taken the deepest interest I read them the bulletins ¢ ) plain them as well as T can, because th that Tecan perhaps tell them somethin: forting every week. Latterly we have had special prayer meetings, and at such times I 1 them the evening bulletins, but it has been hard work lately to find comfort in them.” cases “4 Gleam of Hope.” THE CHANGE FOR THE BETTER LAST EVENING. The third extra of Tur Star, issued at eight ‘clock last evenii gave to the public, under nouncemen dent's condition for the better, as shown by the following extracts: A SIGN THAT STRENGTH HAS NOT FAILED. During the afternoon, while Gen. Swaim was in the sick room, the President asked for a drink of water. Gen. 8. gave it to him, andthe | President took the goblet and helped himself, | thus showing that he is not at times | so weak as his pulse would indicate. | At the same time he said: “Swaim, 1 believe I Although admitting that he is 4 very ill man, | Gen. S. feels that the President lacks yet the signs of a fatal illness. GEN. SWAIM HOPEFUL. Gen. Swaim continues to be hopefal. His faith cannot be shaken by even extraordinary | complications. Contemporaneous with Dr. Rey burn, he said: “The President is getting along. dent is better than at this time yesterday ARRIVAL OF MR. RUDOLPH AND DR. AGNEW. Shortiy after four o'clock Mr. Joseph Rudolph, brother-in-law of the President, arrived at the house. James Garfield and Don Rockwell went tomeet him. Following close upon the heels of Mr. Rudolph there came Dr. Agnew, he having arrived on the afternoon limited express from New York and Philadelphia. Dr. Agnew will be present at the evening examination and his name will be appended to the bulletin to-night. WHEN HE WILL CEASE To HOPE. Rev. Frederick Power, this afternoon, at five o'clock, was asked what he thought of the President's condition. “I will not give up hope until the President is unmistakably in a coma- PEPE >> >> >>> tose condition.” 5 P. M.—AN IMPROVEMENT REPORTED. WHAT THE DOCTORS SAID TO THE CABINET OFrT- cERs. Lincoln was somewhat moro ex- of Hope,” the first an- | the decided change in the Presi- | feei betier than I did yesterday at this time.” | July Ju! Ju Ju | duly | duly | duly say aly | Suiy July July July teat 4 Al % a oi cust 2 w ucts 5 w A 01 w =I me OB 8. August F 20. August 13, BF ERER est ho me an Koo t 5 33235 PPE pee my BERRSER BEEBE eeene itt BuSSSNRRNEDERESEREREES EU HES se >> > 3 PRD RNa ate ee é sabssietaenee BESPESES FREFFEE PF. syesseeLe EE SreSe i BPE ROR ROR EER a: eacete EEE f, u