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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 thg past week is being dispelled. It is thought tie 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 amore encouraging character than 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 improyed 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 IMPROVZD. 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—PCLSE 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 again this morning at eight o'clock preparing THE PRESIDENT’S BREAKFAST. She know hows to fix things for him 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 be All the surgeons were at the 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 from the room where the President is fighting for life. about the house this morning. THE PRESIDENT’S 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 bulle- tin was the best that has been issued for some time. It was as follows: Oficial Balletin—8:30 a.m. CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT REPORTED. EXEctTIve 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 continned to retain the liquid nourishment administered, and last evening he asked for and ate a small quan- tity of milk toast. Stimulating and nutrient enemata continue to be retained. There has been no mental disturtauce during the night or this D. Hayes AGNEW, J. J. Woopwanp, Tosert REYBURN. Dr. Blis: Thinks the Danger is Over and the President Will Get Well! The later you hear from the President this morning the better the news is. The doctors give even more enco: .agement than was con- tained in the splendid bulletin this morning. Dr. Bliss feels and expresses himself this morning in anentirely 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 Tus Star reporter. “Everything is for the better.” “« Are the symptoms all of that hopeful char- acter?” “Yes. There is an improvement in every symptom.” “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.” “The gland is better?” “Tt is. It has improved. It has discharged freer, and the pus is of a more healthy charac- ter. 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 improve- ment has commenced and got under good headway.” “You then think the President will continue to improve? ” “Ido, most certainly.” “There is a hope for final recovery now?” “There is,and it isa bright hope—a very bright hope. I repeat that there has been a very decided change for the better.” = Another man here stepped up and asked Dr. Bliss if he thought the President would die “[ do not,” he answered. “He is not todie. He is going to keep up and recover.” “Do you expect any material change to-da- 2” J. K. Binves, £ juice she uses a pound of freshbeef. | There is almost an air of confidence | 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 welt, and is suppurating most 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 the morning dressing it wasnoticed that there was another place where the pus ap- peared to have accumulated, and it was thought to be advisable to let itout. 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 followed a small uischarge 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 run into each other. 11 a, m.—Hope Again Conquers Fear. At llo’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 ef 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 i. 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 haye 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 WIIITE 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. EXecctive Mansion, August 28, 12:30 P. a. 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 materia: change has occurred. Pulse, 104; tem- perature, 99.5; respiration, 18. Frank H. Hamtctoy, D. W. Briss, J. K. Baryes, Robert REYBURN, D. Hayes AGNEW, J. J. Woopwarp. THE PRESIDENTS 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 THE Srar’s third extra, issued at 8p. m., arrived on the limited express train yesterday afternoon. On his trip here he conversed freely with a friend, and emphatically 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 weight? 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 daysit has become somewhat hollow. It was apparent from the cheerful manmer 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 bulletin has not “No; but I toink the improvement will con- | tinue.” Dr. Reyburn was asked by Tas Stan. President recovers after hehas been considered at the point of death there will be many who will pronounce it a miracle ¢nd always point to the case as iMustration of the power of prayer. ‘WHAT THE PRESIDENTS GON JAMES SAID. Yesterday afternoon, about 8:50 o'clock, the President's son James and Don Rockwell went to the 6th street depot to meet Capt. Henry and the President’s brother-in-law, Mr. Rudolph, as stated in the 8d edition of Tu Srar. They were known to quite a number of the railroad People, and in answer to a question James Gar- field confidently said: ‘Father is better; I know he is, and the doctors say so too.” Those who heard him were glad to hear him talk so cheer- fally. THE ANXIETY TO LEARN THE LATEST NEWS is not by any means conned to the cities, and yesterday along the milMads, when the official bulletins were posted crowds could be seen gathered anxiously discussing them, while at points where there were no telegraph stations people anxiously awaited the arrival of the way-trains to hear the last tidings. A Reinforcement of Troops. PRECAUTIONS TAKEN TQ GUARD AGAINST ANY EMERGENCY. Early this morning four batteries of artillery from Fortress Monroe arrived at the arsenal. They were battery A, 2d artillery; battery I, 4th artillery; battery A, ist 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 within half an hour one thousand trained soldiers 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. Ayreshas also four Gat- tling guns ready to move at a moment’s notice. The ordering of troops here from Fortress Mon- roe, was in purstiance 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 ecovery. It was in the sky like a bright signal of hope. THE,PIECE OF MILK TOAST. The President's asking for snd 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 have it, as he wanted to see how the President could work his jaws. He deyoured 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 atter the evening bulletin was issued and re- mained until about ten o’cloek last night. When they left they all seemed more cheerful and re- ported that there was some ground 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 Secretary 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 official announcements. The following was sent last night at 10 o'clock: Lowell, Minister, London: There is a somewhat more hopeful feeling to— night in regard to the President. The recular evening bulletin was more fayorableand 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. Thisisthe first time for many days that he has swallowed anything but liquid food. A slight increase in his respiration is the oe adverse symptom reported at this hour—] -past 10 p.m. Bate, Secretary. PROPOSED MEMORIAT. SERVIVE. Gov. Hawkins, of Tennessee, has addressed the following circular letter to the governor of each state and territory: EXECUTIVE OFFICE, NASHVILLE, TENN., August 7. To the Governor 0; = Dear Sir: I would most pesreceeuly, samaree for your consideration the propriety of the gov- ernors of the several states and territories, in the event of the now anticipated death of our ects Leen by see lamation, juestin; e people o! ir respective pets a 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 for the funeral ceremonies, for the pl of holding memorial services and de- tas invoking the Being of Almighty God upon our stricken country. I have the honor to be, very respectfally, ALVIN HawEnss. THE PRESIDENT’S MOTHER. acetra th : pues with he mother ji er niece at Hiram. She Tecelves ees messages from W: and spends much of her time at the front door of the house anxiousi: watch- ing for the messenger who brit her’ the dispatches. She is bowed ‘down with grief and sme ee at fears clings iously to hope. taheiste td QUEEN VICTORIA'S DEEP SYMPATHY. The following correspondenee passed over the cable yesterday: _ London, August 27. |, Wa just received from He Queen, at Balmoral, a telegram sotuar sone the lat few days ana ee era ena ne of 5 ‘on 7m} a pathy to be conveyed to Mrs, ariel” site LoweLL, Minister. DEPaRTaext St ies ty Lowell, Minister, London: omer I have submitted to Mrs, Garfield your tele- gram conveying the kindly message from her Queen. is Dr her hasinna's Boas: gules sp ora TWO CENTS. condition. He ove Sele last night: Sopa m seems to be appropri: the nateees you give me. Why am I not get- better?" I answered that the constant in on his in the waste from the gland and the wound was what was weakening him. ‘Well,’ he reasoned, ‘how long do you think I can stand this?” I told him if he did not ft 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. If 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 acor- respondent of a New York r, speaking of the President's condition: ‘There is a shade of Nhs and we feel a slight encourage- ment.” “Do you entertain any actual hope forthe President?” “T have expressed all that we feel. There is very little to ey 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: “The 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 and confident reply. “Then,” said the old man fervently, as his face lighted up and he grasped his interlocutor the shoulders with his great brawny hands, “go at once and get on your knees and pray that he may.” DB. BOYNTONS SUMMARY OF THE FAVORABLE 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 rather, has not disappeared.” ‘* Has there been any change in his food?” “Yes, he asked for milk toast this evening ries it was given to him; he seemed to relish “Was this regarded as a hazardous 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? ” “TI think there has been a slight increase in the amount of pus discharged.” “Ts the President's mind clear?” “Tt 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 of 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. It had become thin and watery. There was little of it, and it was plain that the work of repair in the wound hed SUporeenY onee But to-day the pus is thicker and of better color, and there is a better flow of it.” “Is his food now well assimilated ?” > “T think it is better assimilated than it has een.” “Should the increase in the respiration fig- ures, as given in the evening bulletin, be re- garded as unfavorable 7” “Tt is not a bad indication. His respiration is stronger, calmer, and more even than it has been.” 5 HEBREW PRAYERS FOR THE PRESIDENT. Prayers for the tife of the President were of- fered at both the morning and evening services atthe Spanish and Portuguese synagogue in West 19th street, New York city, yesterday. 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-day 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 sammons of 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. AN. Y. Tribune correspondent says: “A gen- tleman in high office said to-day that one of the Most interesting features of this general sym- tes ladend the way in which the Cabinet had n brought together. ‘Probably no Cabinet,’ he said, ‘has ever been drawn 80 closely into Sobel relations as this one. Every night a little knot of carriages stands in tront of the White House portico. They are the carriages of the members of the Cabinet, who have come with their wives to Sere the evening, and to try by their talk to he 7 ate Garfield in ke et ten oclook, chatting on Various suigecta = ‘on various that of the President's try bravely to cheer her up. When they come out from the White House, every member of the Cabinet is at once sur- rounded by half a dozen or more correspondents who ask eagerly their latest impressions of the case. Then they get into their carriages and drive away. The correspondents , and the White House is closed for the while the crowd at the gate still stands waits gates are shut in their faces. These have brought the which makes them almost like one tamily; and the death of the President, if it occurs, will come home to them like a loss in own SES CEES Postmaster General James’ Mission. 2d Extra. 7:50 O'CLOCK P. M. WORDS OF GOOD CHEER NONE OTHERS FROM THE SICK ROOM. THE PRESIDENT STILL IMPROVING. SECRETARY BLAINES HOPEFUL MESSAGE. ——_. THE DANGER GROW THIRD FAVORABLE BULLETIN TO-DAY. SS The improvement in the President's condition has been maintained during the day, and at this hour hope is stronger than when the noon bulletin was issued. The possibility of death is, it is believed, gradually lessening. A very con- fident feeling has taken the place of the de- spondency which was apparent at the White House last night. Hope has again taken a strong hold. The effect of to-day’s good tidings was everywhere noticeable in the better feeling that prevailed. The gloom had been lifted from the city. 5 P. M.—THE PRESIDENT RESTING. Since this afternoon at 2 o'clock, when the last edition of Tue Star was issued, the condi- tion of the patient in the White House has con- tinued to be what can really be called good. He has rested quietly and there has been nothing to disturb him. He has perceptibly improved dur- ing the day and there has been an improvement this afternoon. Though it was not a marked improvement, still it could be said at 5 o'clock that the President was better than he was at noon. The patient has been yery quiet and res ful. Hehastalked but very little, butthat hasbeen because they would not let him talk. The puise has not showed any fluctuating tendency. It has remained pretty steady and retained its im- proved tone and character. There has not been any marked fever. - His pulse alone would show that. Thebeats have been during the afternoon from 106 to 108 per minute. They haye not con up beyond the latter figure. He has cor | nourishment, taking beef juice and pept« His general appearance has inp: His skin is soft and moist. At five o'cloc! ERAT. SWAIM G LESS. sent off a dispate than he has been for a week pasf® well endorsed: le the state- zi “He is holdin right up to the mark,” said Col. Rockwell to Tux Stak man, as he smoked the cigar, which is in- evitably in his hand or mouth when out of the sick room. Col. Rockwell, continuing, sai “ There is an improvement all around. T mean to include every symptom. There is not a symp- tom of which I can say that th has been no improvement. He eto get well. Re- member, at the same time, that the President is still in a most dangerous condition, and not out ofdanger. We take the goods that the gods send us, and will thank them for more of the same kind. It is perceptible—very perceptible— that he is improving.” THE PAROTID GLAND. The glandular swelling has been doing very well during this afternoon, and has not caused any irritating trouble to the patient. With the the temperature has remained normal. The res- piration has been about the same as it was at 12:30 o'clock. The gland has suppurated satis- factorily through the ear, the first incision, and the new opening made this morning. The Drowsiness of Yesterday Gone. There has been nothing new in the adminis- tration of food or in the management of the President's case since noon. Everything in the sick room has gone on as usual, and matters there have been very quiet indeed. At half-past five Marshal Henry, who came from the private part of the house, reported that the President was resting quietly. The heavy sieepiness, which was an alarming feature yesterday before noon, has disappeared. With it has also gone the danger that a comatose condition might develop itself. The stomach is under good control and does not rebel in the least. MORE ENCOURAGING WORDS FROM THE SICK ROOM. Secretary Windom said at half-past six o'clock as he came from the surgeon’sroom, “The Pres- identis still better.” Gen. Swaim, Col. Rock- well, and Col. Corbin went out to take a ride shortly before seven o'clock. All thrée of them that the President was better | pulse between 106 and 108 during the afternoon | ‘THE POSSIBILITY OF RROOVERY INCREASING.’ Secretary Blaine at 2 o'clock this afternoom sent the following cablegram: Lowell, Minister, London: “The favorable indications in the President's case have continued since the dispatch of last night. The respiration has grown better, and at this hour—2p.m.—is nearly normal. The condition of the swollen parotid has visibly im- Proved. A-slight increase of fever is observ- able, but was not unexpected. His mind con- tinues clear. The possibilities of recovery, in the judgment of his surgeons, have Increased and are in creasing. Biarve, Secretary. CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT POR TWENTY-SEVEN HOURS. It is regarded this evening that the President's rally has been ot such a character that a farther relapse, while, among the possibilities, ts not considered probable. Commencing at four o'clock yesterday afternoon there had been ap to seven o'clock to-night 27 hours in which the President was pronounced as improving. The improvement has not diminished in strength nor is it less marked to-night than at the moss favorable point in the rally. THE SIXTIETH DAY of the President's illness is regarded by many ax the point that is most desirable to be passed. To-day is the fifty-eighth since the wound was inflicted. A physician of this city said te Tae Stan reporter when the wound was twelve days old that the President might last twenty or thir. ty days and then die. “If, however,” he said, ‘the President is alive at the close of the six- tieth day from the shooting the danger will be over and he will live.” The sixtieth day will be The Change in the Doctors’ Views. p is considerable comme: predictions m d the physicians in attendance. There could not be more divergent views expressed than those of the two ¢ When the matter Plooked at in the proper light it will be seen that the state- ments are entirely i gress of the case. Bliss said in the , for instance, Dr. and at noon that he did not see how the President could live unless an unexpected and strony rally shoutd be made. Again, this morning and late this afternoon he | Said that he thought the President would live, and that the raily which las been made is of suf ticient strength, continuii | it does, to warrant the by | there will be a recovery © be augmented as whtest hopes that DR. BLISS MODIFIES MIS OPrsiON. Dr. Bliss in an interview to-day wit | ciated Press reporter said the cha | terday in the President's conditi to justify him in modifying the vi tained by himself as to the extreme | the crisis, and that he now entertains great | hopes of the President's ultimate recovery. He | said the pus discharged this morning both from the wound and from the openings in the parotid | gland is improved in character, and that the | quantity disc’ 1 from the latter had ine | erased since yeste While the parotid gland was in aprogre: state the President’s symptoms come 0 and more alarming, but now that the is subsid- ing his symptoms are « wing, and y further se. n the glandular - BOYNTON'S MOPEFCT. OUTLOOK. iew witha reporter of the Asso- to-day Dr. Boynton said he felt nooura: t situation. The h | On Friday last duri | he felt that the c: whe began te up and the patient | become rational his hopes retnrned. ‘The con- sence of mental disturbance since Fri ninz he considers a very hopefa! feature, | But more than this he also thinks that THE BLOOD POISON |is being more rapidly eliminated, and jas a result the food is better assimilated and is being transformed into richer and purer blood, which, as it circulates through the 5) shew life and vitality to the | President. danger to be apprehended from the glandular complication, he thinks, is less to-day. On the whole, the doctor said if these favorable condit wind and stomach con- tinue for a few days, even without resulting in any in he would feel very hopeful of the ultimate recovery of the | Pe dent. Associated Press Balletins. INDICATIONS CONTINUR a cations noted in the no bulletin are still maint 3 P. M.—WORDS OF CI Dr. Reyburn, who just © geon's room, says the situat is cheerful and encouragin, able conditions of the day are still maintained. 4:45 P.M.—ALL ARE HOPEFUL; SOME CONFIDENT, Gen. Swaim, who has just come from the sick room, telegraphed toa friend in New York, as follows: “4:30 p.m. prove. His . REYRURN, m the sur mm in the sick room and that the favor= —The President continues to im- ond is better to~lay than it has been any day fora week past. Allare hope- ful; sore confident.” 6:15 P. M.—ALL GOING WELL. Col. Corbin, who just come from the Presle dent's room, says the favorable condition of th, day is still maintained. fp icbcaneibies, The second, third aad fourth pages of this ex spoke most favorably, and stated that the im- provement in the President's condition contin- ued. Gen. Swaim epitomized by saying: “There is nothing in the least unfavorable. Everything is the other way.” ‘MRS. GARFIELD WENT OUT DRIVING this afternoon st half-past five. She was ac- companied by her brother, Mr. Rudolph, and Miss Mullie Garfield. It is regarded at the White House asa very good sign when Mrs. Garfield takes a drive. She never goes out un- less there is an improvement in the President's condition. She took along drive, not having returned to the house at 7 o'clock. ing: Among the persons who hurried from a ferry boat” into the Jerse: depot of the iS odor train f Jat a ne night = ° for was Postmaster General Thomas L. James. He Oficial Bulletin—6:30 p.m. ‘THE IMPROVEMENT STILL MAINTAINED. EXECUTIVE Mansion, August 28, 6:30 Pp. uw. The improvement in the President's condition, is still maintained. tra are from yesterday's edition. oe The Imprisoned Assassin, HOW HE IS PASSING THE TIME. The assassin Guiteau is yet at the jail, and not- withstanding the reports as to his removal toa monitor, he will remain, as at present, with the milit ing him as usual. He is un- informed nie President's condition hac} ap- Pears now to be totally oblivious a» to what is going on outside the jail walls, spending his time (when not engaged in writing) in reading his Bible, which he says is his best friend. NO INTENTION TO REMOVE HIM FROM THE JATL. There is no intention whatever of removing him from the jail, and if the President dies it is suggested that the court for his trial might con- vene in the prison, as a court-room may be easy prose in the chapel or in the ro- THE TRIAL, as the shooting is admitted, need not last longer than two di and as a scaffold is already erect- ed in the jail, having remained there since the execution of Bedford and Queenan last only afew hours would be required to adjust THE KOPE,