Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 29, 1881, Page 2

[ B ELEVENTH YE ARAY OF HOPE. It Barsts From the Black Clond of Death, ‘Which Lowered so Darkly Over the President's Bed. The Hlustrous Sufforer Rallies for Another Struggle. He Refuses to Give up the Fight for Life, Marked Improvement in the Hourly Bulletins From the White Honso- Ftional Associated P'ross, WasHiveTON, August 28—One un- expected thing the president used to say always happened him happened this morning. The slight hope that arose early last evening was scarcely expressed so fearful were all that it might be a temporary Auctuation and a forerunner of the iast. The fear that a change for the worst would oc- <ur during 5119 night was shared by vory smany and it was therefore a de- <ided and unexpecbed announcement made by the physicians this morning ‘that tho president had held his own «during tho night. Tho inmates of the white house had a quiet night. The four nurses, Mrs, Dr. Edson, Dr. Boynton, Gen. Swaim and Col, Rockwell, were out and in the sick- room the greater part of the night. “The patient slept fully as comfortably a8 on the prececing night, and the <losest scrutiny could detect no un- favorable change. Gen. Swaim said at midnight: “Just wait for the morn- dng.” Col. Rockwellsaid: ““The cloud has a silver lining.” RELYING €N HIS PLUCK. Dr. Bliss passed a very restless night. At midnight he took the p tient’s pulse, which was 104. Subso- quently he sponged off the president and found him Jevel-headed and ex- ceedingly cheerful. Dr. Blies said he went into the surgeon’s reem and tried to take anap but could not sleep on account of his anxiety. At the usual time the enemata wae admis- tered and the president swallowed a Tittle kowmiss between his naps. That was just about the history of the night. Mrs. Garfield was up very early and was by the bedside immedi- ately. (Gen. Swaim was almost elated when he loft the sick room. Said he: “I have relied on Garfield’s pluck for twenty-five years and I stand on the same groand now.” The morning bulletin _figures were the best for ten .&ays and when it was Posted 1t was reveived almest with a shout. The morning dressing of the wound developed no new unfavorable symptome and showed little improve- ment in the gland. The swelling had gone dowa a little and by the clightest, pricking of a prominent point on the outside another opening was mede, so that now, with three drainages to the gland, the main hope is thet this trouble man yet be overcome be- foro the president Z1as lost wore than he can recover. General Swaim, who has been with the president all the morning, :thinks the noon bulletin will be fully asfavor- -able, comperatively, as this morning. ‘The general conditions are as favora- 'ble as then. Chicken jelly is talked -of tor the president’s next nourish- aent, OFFICIAL ENCOURAGEMENE, At 1 p, m, Dr. Hamilton -gaid: ““We're afloat and off the breakers, A more satigfactory state existe this morning and now, and the result thus far has giyen me much encourage- ment. I think the dndications are much more faverable now for sustina- tion of the president wntil the blood poisoning that has almeady subsided somewhat, has a chance to so far elim- inate that after serious complications, may be avoided. Good action of the stomech is the beet indication of this prospect. Food is assimilating better every kour, On that feature of im- provement is based our strongest hope. The glandular trouble will subside in proportion as the other symptoms im- prove.” Dr, Bliss says that the improve- ment of the last few hours has been enough to eause him to modify his be- lief of yesterday., He now thinks the resident’s ultimate recovery passible, r. Reyburn says the presidents case furnishes solid ground for increased hope. Dr. Hamilton says that the improvements are remarkable. Dr, Agnew says that the president’s chances are decidedly in his favor again, Miss Edson says the presi- dent made great strides apwards n twenty-four hours. This official encouragement is given but no positive assurance is ventured that he is doing better. The wound seems no worse, The pulse is im- proved and general symptoms are more favorable, The only question is how long will it last. The answer is that all depends on the stomach and the assimilation of food taken. The cabinet have not all been at the white house. Some of the mem- bers of course feel encouraged again, but no confidence is expressed nor will be until it is seen if these good hours continue. The morning bul- tin was read in many churches and prayers of thanksgiving offered for pho new gleam of hope. The mid- bulletin was so generally in keep- with the improving feeling that added greatly to the growing hopes. “*SHALL WE CONTINUE THE STRUGGLE," Dr. Boynton says that about three lock yesterday morning the presi- t said to him: ‘“‘Doctor, do you nk T am getting weaker?” “‘Yes, I think you have lost some- ng since day before yesterday,” wered the X “Well," queationed the president, AR. OMAHA DailLy OMAHA, MONDAY MOR NING, / AUGUST 29, 1881, BEE NO. 58 ““do you think we had better continuc { come probabilites and they should | General James. who returned from [triments given by engnata are re the strugglo any longer?” “‘Oh, yes,” answored the physician with a tono of the most positive en- couragement he could command and then the conversation ceased and the prosident fell asleep. REVERSION OF FERDING, The reversion of feeling at the White House to-day was almost pain ful, on account of the possibility that remainsof this favorable pbriod would be but a temporary fluctuation. As the favorable straws grew more plenty the disparaging clutched them eager ly and gathered much comfort there- from. Mrs. Garfield, ( Swaim and Col. Rockwell fairly med wit) hope &ll the morning hese three have neverallowed their faces to show their feeling. The childrep also are bearing up, and all membhis of ihe family have taken new heatt. I'he physicians are agreeably disap pointed, Dr. Boynton has through- out been confident, lacking a singl lour yesterday. Dr. Boynton stated last night that the president had been slowly on the mend sinece four o'c ock Friday aftornoon. He thought the feebleness of yesterday morning was the temporary result of Friday's ex- ence and not necessarily an indi- cation of failing life. Dr. Reyburn, on being agked if he had any more encouraging yews from the sick room said that improve- ment in the patient still continued. “‘Do you think the present rally will be permanent, or do you fear an- other relapse.” “Well its best not to makc any prophesies for the future, the present 18 cgeering enough and let us take that.,” The last twenty-four hours had showed a marked improvement in the president’s pulse both in fre- quency and in tone. The stomach was apparently discharging 1its full tunctions, Several portions of solid food had been swallowed and retained without naugea. The one!or two evacuations during the dy had given evidence of inproved assimilation of food. The pus from the oniginal wound was 51.4\.:13, im- proved i character and in quaatity. The swelling of the parotid ;£:uu1 has slightly decreased and the discharge of pus therefrom has been much more adeguate. Deving tho day the prosi- dent’s mind kas not been clowded in any degree, even for a moment. On these features were being lkuilt the renewed hopes of all, To sy that shey did not give eround for encour- agement would be useless. Just how mrach encouragement could be ained n them depends on the Gontinu- ation of improvement. Brery hour that imprevement continues, in the opinion of all who closely watch the case, increases the chances for re- cevery. CABLING THE GOOD NEWS. Secretary Blaine sent the following this evening: Lowell, Miuister, London: The coudition-of the president st 12 o'clock continves as favorable es could be expected within the past thirty hours. His imprevement has given great encousagement to the ‘st- tending surgeone. He swallowed a bountiful supply o liguid food. The perotid ewelling discharges freely and gives promise of markediraprovemont. His mind is perfectly clear. He has a little more fever than was antici- pated, the respiration e somewhat above normal. The general feeling is ono of more hopefulness. Two wr three days more of improvement will be needed to inspire contidence. {Signed] Braise, Sec'y At 5:15 v, m. Mrs. Garfield, accora- panied by her brother, Col. Rudolph, her brother-in-law, Col. Rockwell, .of St. Louis and Miss Mollie, went out for a drive. Mrs, CGarfield looked almost happy, and the strain she has endured the last few days scemed to have left no trace upon her. She bowad and smiled pleasaptly to the officers at the gate. Some one of the crowd there assembled said hurriedly, “That Mre. Garfield” As quick as thought a dozen hats were off, and the little woman acknowledged the cour- tesy by a geaceful bow and another smile. Before the issuance of the evening bulletin it was learned that its pur- pose would not be at variance with the early progress of the day. The bulle- tin proved acceptable to all. A short time after the bulletin had beenissued Dz, Boynton was scen and asked tur. ther in regard to his idea of the prosi- deat’s prospecta. He stated that ho was entirely satisfied withthe progress to-day. 1t was fully up to his expec- tations in every respect. The slightly increased temperature was barely as much asthe usual febrile rise is when the case was supposed to be doing well. The latter part of the day had given evidence of proper as- similation of the food. The dis- charges of the bowels were what he had reference to, and he said the evi- dence thercin was noticeable. He re- ferred also to an improvement in the now should ba more disappointed In | New York this morning, telegraphed | tained. a peouliar sense ofi he word, if the president should die than if he should reach absolute recovery. The doctor explained that the sponging of the patient s often spok on of was a sponge bath of alcohol and water in equal parts, and was of great benefit. The operation is usually enjoyed by bim. Tho prosident con- tinues to jake n sufficient quantity of nourishmert, but as yet no change has been made in its ¢ ter, Two | enemata have been administered to- day, and other nouvishmeut, consist- ing of koumiss, poptoillzed milk, and milk porridge. All the physicians are well satisfied with the evening exami | nation and the dressing of the wound; | Hanilton so much so that he decided to return to New York. At 9:45 to-night Gen. Swaim was asked if the president had made, this evening, any remark as to his own ilea of improvement. “‘Yes,” said the General, ““ho said four or five times in my hearing this afternoon and evening, that he felt better, and 1 think ho knowsas much about it as any of us.” Col. Rockwell said: ‘At five o'clock he could not point to a single feature of {he case that did not show improvement, but the people must not lose sight of the fact that the presi- dent's condition was very oritical.” “But,” he added, “let us takoe what the Lord sends and hope for better things to come.” SEEING HIS CHILDREN, During the afternoon the president asked: ‘‘Can I see Mollie?” Dr. Bliss said there was no reason why the request sheuld not be granted, and the president’s daughter was ad- wmitted. He took her hand, asked it ing tone that he was feeling better, and sent by her a message to Mrs. Garfield saymg he would liko to see his boys when the doctors were’ will ing. Later in the afternoon Jimmie was allowed to o into the reom but re- msined only a short time. His pres- euce had the effect of causing the peesident’s pulse to beatseveral points higher and exciting him. For tkis reason it was theught best that Hur- ty,who tiad hoped togo in, should not be allowed tc eeo his father. None «of thechildren had been permitted to soe him since the second incision was made. Despite the resulting excite- ment the physicians are inclined to | think the terview with his children did the president good rather than harm, The first Swnday in the history o the president’s case has been favora- ble, end the.change és more marked, as laet night's reports led to a feeling that death was hourly imminent. This morning the president’s mind was clear. Drs, Bliss, Reyburn and Boynten, Mra, Dr. Edson, Col. Rock- well and General Swaim werson duty the entire night, relieving each other at brief intervals. Mrs. Garficld also was.at hand at momentary intervals, Shortly after midnight the usual enc- mate was administered, andlater there was a] satisfactory discharge of the bowels, Just befere daylight ithe president was sponged off by the physi- ciane and a fow minutcs later the pulse fell fram 104 to 100, which was {.hu most satisfactory smce Wednesday st. Dr. Bliss came into Soorotary Brown’s reom before the morning ex- aminaiion wes made and stated that the president was much better. He feared .one trouble, however. The peoplo had become 85 depressed by the events of the last two days that better news would cause too great a reaction of fechng. “““We must take care,” said he, *‘that too much is not stated.on theimproving signs, I am greatly encouraged by the progvess wade during the night but would not feel like saying thet was sufficient to rebuild an entiso satisfactory hope.” 1t was when the exemination wes made that 1t was found that the gland g‘rcmntu& an improved condition. 'he size of the éwelling had not been saaterially reduced, though the in- creased drainageof the pus had eased it. Dr. Beynton this morning said: “The president’s improvewent during the night was very marked and gave cause for much eacouragement that he would ultimately recover. Friday afternoon was, he thought, the TURNING POINT, Since that point there has been a slow but sure progress toward reco ery. The increased feeblencss yester- day was due, he thought, to the events to Vice-President Arthur that the symptems of last evening still contin ued as the afternoon bulletin to him Among the callers at the White House to-day have been Judge J. S Black, Congressman Neal of Ohio and Desendorf. Judge Black had an interview with the doctors, as shown by the subsequent conversation, as follows: “The president is going to get woll?” “You can say that with con- siderable safety.” Congressman Neal, when asked if ho felt encouraged, replied: *“1 have never folt so confident of tho presi- dent's recovery as now.” Mr. Desendorf said that Dr. t remark to him was that “if the president continues to do s well through the ovening and to-mght as last night we shall have exceedingly strong grounds to hope for his covery.” Bliss' SUNDAY'S BULLETINS. WasiiNaron, August 28, - The fol- lowing are the bulletins 1ssued from the white house to-day: ONE A, M. BULLETIN, Tho president is sleeping quiotly, with no material change in the last hour. THREE A, M. BULLETIN, Information obtainable from the sick room up to this hour tends to the impression that little or no ground has been lost during tlie night, but the improvement does 110t warrant much encouragement. FOUR A. "N BULLETIN. The president’s mind continues per- fectly clear. Fie has taken nourish- ment twice during the night, and his she was well, told hor with an _assur- [stomach is doing well. As yet no|--The presiden unfavorable tyympioms have arisen. SIX A, M, DULLETIN, The pulse is still 104 and Dr. Boyn- ton said that the quality was improv- ed. Dr. 3liss stared at seven o’clock the pulso had fallen to 100, having shown a progressive impravement sinoe midnight, He said he felt con- siderably encouraged by the improve- mont, but was afraid the pesple would take too sanguine a view of it, grand as even a slight improvement may bo. It must be remembered that it was not yet sufticiont change for a very stroug revival of hope. BIGHT A. M. BULLETIN, Drs. Bliss and Boyntor have just tiaken the president’s pulss, and found itat 100, The physicians feel en- couraged, but give warnizg that the | gain is 490 slight to be very rewssur- ing. OFEIGIAL BULLECIN, Exzoveive MANSION, August 28— 9 a. m.—The bulletin just isued gives the president’s cordition es fol- lows: The amelioration of the presi- dent's symptoms annosnced ia last evening's bulletin continued during the night and since nsidnight some further amprovement has ob- served. The pulse is <diminished in frequency, the.stomach kas continued to retain the kquid nowrishment ad- ministered, and last evering he asked for and ate a small quantity.of milk toast. Stimulating nutritient enemata continues to be retained. There has been no mentall disturkance during the might or thie morning. At present his pulse io 100, temperature ‘98, res- piration 17. (Signed] F. H. Hamurgow, D. H. AGNEW, D. W. Buss, J. K. Barnes, J. J. Woonpwaup, R. RevBurx, TEY &, A BULLETIN, The dressing.of the wound developed a reduction in the size of the glandu- lar swelling and by more pricking of the surface a third discharge was established. This is considered & atill more favorable indication, ELEVEN A. M. BULLETIN, Information just received from the sick-room is to the effcct that the fa- vorable condition noted in the morn- ing bulletin still continues and that the prasident’s pulse 1s better in char- acter and much less frequent than yesterduy, ranging since the morning dressing at about 104. OFFICIAL BULLETIN--12i30 p, M. At the morning dressing of the presidont several yellowish points were observed just {.:Iuw the ear of the swollen parotid, and an incision beivg made, about a tesspoonful of healthy looking pus escaped. There were also some discharges of pus through the two openings into the of the preceding day rather than a decline in the case. ~The onaition of the stomach was excellent and he based hopes of his recovery on that and complete restoration of the men- tal powers, quantity of nourishment and there was evidence that assimilation was |change has occurred. ear and the incision mentioned in the previous bulletins, 'The wound looks rather less indolent than it has been doing for several days past. Since the morning bulleting there has been some rise of temperature, but little The president has taken an ample | increaso in the frequency of the pulse, and in other respects no material Pulse 104, At tho evening dressing an increased quantity of healthy looking pus was discharged from the suppur- ating parotid gland. The apy 100 of the wound has not perceptibly changed since the morning dressing But little rise in the temperature or pulse has taken placo since noon and the pulso is perceptibly stronger than (b this time yestorday. Pulse 110, temperaturo 99.7, respiration 20, (Signed) F. H. Hawioy, B H. Aankw, D. W, Buss, J. J. Woopwann, J. K. Banxss, Ron'e REYBURN, EIONT P, M., BULLETIN. Tho favorable condition of {he president, as indicated in official bul lotiug, still continues, NINE P, M. BULLETIN. milton is so well satished the case that he 930 p. m. Dr. H with the progress of leaves for New York at DULLETIN, The president has just had his sponge bath and is preparing for sleop. Ho has already had one nap since the evening bulletin, The febrilo rise is subsiding, the pulse row being 100, LEVEN P, M. BOLLETIN. At this hour Dr. Woodward states that there are no discouraging signs noticeable. The president is resting fairly. TEN P, M. MIDNIGHT BULLETIN, Reports from the sick room indi- cato no reason to beliove anything will oceur during the night to cause the present encouragement to bo in any way lossened. THIS MORNING'S BULLETINS WasHINGTON, August 20.—1 a, m rosting quietly, his pulse less than given in tho evening bulletin, and the fayorable symptoms continue, T™WO The president is now quictly and thero is nothing to cato that ho has lost ground. LOUK A, M. sleeping indi- HEARING THE NEWS. L Inspecting the Bullotins in New York and Brooklyn. New Youk, August 28, To-day the speajal bulleting of the preident’s condition were read in most of the churehies in this city and vicinity, and in the Catholic churchesspoeial prayors were said for his recovery at all the masses. Vice-President Arthur has received no summons to go to Washinglon and expected none. Ho is greatly en- couraged by the news from Washin on, TALMAGE PREACHES, BrookLyN, August 28, —Rov. Ly, DeWitt Talmage preached a sermon, the subject being the condition of the ent this morning. The dis- oourse was one of the ablest ever de- livered by Talmage. His remarks wave frequently interrupted by ap- plause, while his pathetic allusfons to the wife, children and mother of the president caused toars to como to many eyes, oven strong men bowing their ficads and weeping, “Wae stand under a great sorrow, oh Lord,” saidthe pastor in the open- ing prayer. “‘Our chief magistrate is lying low. Divine physician, put thy hands apon his wounds. Thou hast never yot lost a case. We feel as if we cannot give him up.- Give us the faith of miracles. vo.more than human skill to medical attendants. Soothe his paing, restore his health, Let it not be told that the hand of an American assassin was successful, We ask it on behalf of the aged mother, stricken wifc and weeping children, Father, if it l)u]]umsihln, let this cup pass from us. Butif it be for the best fof him to go, give him an_easy exit to the land where there is no death.” In the final prayer he said: “Hear his aged mother’s prayer, his wife’s prayer, and that of his children and the nation. Thou canst do 1t yet. We pray Thy will bo done. Lord, heal [:im! We ask it in the name of the assassinated Christ,” The text of tho pastor’s sermon was, ‘“Comfort ye, comfort yo, my people, saith your God.” DEATH IN THE FLAMES. A Small Holocaust fn Cincinnati —Fatal Jump, National Associated Pross CiNcrNNarI, August 28,—The feed store of Stone & Co., 42 Courl, street, and the boarding house and restau- rant adjoining, kept by 8. D, Bright, took fire, and in the haste of the in- mates to escape Robert Warren was killed by jumping from a window, D, Quimby badly burnt, Mrs. Bright and daugh- all, as far as control of his emotions and desires was coucerned. Now, however, his will power seems to act in full concert with the physical. The character of the wound this evening was improved in amount and quality of pus; also the granulations from these were more satisfactory and no- ticeable from the exterior, sidered that the danger of its slough- ing off has troublesome for many days yet, but after a day or two of such progress of the case in other respects as to-day the counter-drain of the system on this_account would be greatly less ened char, open progressing bet This would have | temperature 99.5-10, respiration 18, "u.r.‘“’.“r]y suflocated and several oth- COLOR OF THE PRESIDENT'S FACE, a tendency to aid the elimination of [ (Signed) F. H, Hamirox, :4“““”;'.“!' flho buildings wero par- For several days he had been al- tho bllulml lmis;lming, which cuusod the D. v, Buass, fally destroyed, -Loss, $10,000, most ghastly at time. To-day, how-|glandular swelling,. The only ques. . W. Barngs, - e snlee a7 L ever, his color was much hel)wr and | tion now was whether tho atomaoh J. J. Woopwakp, FATAL COLLISION. his expression too was a more natural, | would continue to do well, The R. Revsugx, Two Freight Traius Demolished - favorable feature, All last week he |gland gave evidence in the right di- TWO P, M. BULLETIN, Several Men Killed. had seemed to have no will power at |rection. If the other conditions were ———e At this hour everything is quiet at | National Associated Pross, o White Iloqw. The president is LaNcAsTER, Ont., August 28, —Kar- reported as resting comfortably, No | ly this morning a terrible collision oc- unfuv«.n'ublu change since the noon curred between two freight trains, bulletin, Both engineers and a fireman were FIVE P, M, BULLETIN, fatally injured. Fireman Hensley The reports from the president’s | #»d Brakemen Nelson and Anderson room up to this hour show no un- | ere also injured. The engines and favorable changes in the president’s | *Venteen cars wero damaged, The condition, His pulse is about the | c0llision was the result of carlessness or. Hohadamodified belief yesterday, | 3310 as at noon, and other symptows | of an operator, and also of tho con- but now thoughit that the “president | do not materially differ. ~ Gen, Swaim | ductor of the down freight in not would recover. At least his chancos | 1as just sent the following dispateh to having stopped to receive his clear- wore considerably better now that the ndsin New York: ance orders. gland is beginning to disappear, We| “The president’s condition contin- expect that other symptoms will dis- | ues to improve, and he is better now ippear accordingly, and on this base | than at any time for a week. Al are renewed counfidence. hopeful and scem confident.” The first cabinet officer who called OFFICIAL BULLETIN it the WhitePHouse was Attorney- . The i 3 ; General MacVeagh, For the first| 880 p. m.~The improvement in ime in many weeks he had a bright | the, president’s condition ook. The noon bulletin had evident- | % favorable the gland swelling would be | , losscned within two or three days, and once that trouble out of the way the patient would have plain smling and move rapidly to recovery. Dr, Bliss said that he thought the most satisfactory symptom at present was the patient’s clearness of mind, The discharge of the gland is more free, and therelief accordingly is great- In regard to the glandit is now con- It weuld be Indications. Natlonal Assoclated Press, WASHINGTON, August 28 — The Not only was the pus dis- ng satisfactor from all the ngs, but the walls separating the ckets of pus referred to d to going away. The pus is more con- the succeeding twelve hours: the upper Mississippi and lower Mis- declared | souri valleys fair weather, followed Stimulants and nu- | higher pressure, dent, size of Mrs, Garfield’s hand, and said it was good, trouble in nsin, another murnbl%l lay back appavently satisfied, following are the probabilities for |iw For | r Dr. Bliss said the president had ex- : ) degl 1 rienced no trouble from the toast vy afternoon is still maintained. | by increasing cloudiness, possibly by mnioh of course was R . dont for five days until this afternoon, THE DARK DAY. Fighting the Desperate Battle With the Grim Des- troyer. Sinking Almost Into the Dark Valley of Death, Grasping Again the Slender Thread to Life, Tho Prosident Malkes Marked Im« vrovoment Saturday Night The most unfavorable feature dur ing the day was the extremo fluctun | tions, Tho pulse at one timo reached 138, at another it feel to 109, and for houra traversed that limit, Daring the afternoon, however, the limit was descended more closoly, and the pulse averaged 120, His sleep was more factory, and nourishment, ac- cording to s own words, *‘tasted better,” This chango led to reports that the president was rallying. The rumors that tho cabinet had decided to take steps towards calling together the senate, and that Blaine had obtained {rom the president some time ngo his signature to a necessary document to effect this purpose, were telegraphed over the wires, and many inquirios woro sent to the White House. The cabinet denied the plan broached, NO DESPAIR, In the private part of the mansion it was noticeablo that no a‘mosphere of despair existed. The immediate family of the president consists prac- tically of Mrs. rfield, Miss Mollio, James and Harry, Gen, Swaim, Col. Rockwell and Dr. Boynton, with the attending surgoons and Dr. Hamlton, Mus. Garfield apparvently had not given up hope. She understands the situation perfcetly and fecls that it is too critical to be explained away. To keep him from being despondent seems to be her great object. She is most, of the time by his side, always has a pleasant look for him and utters words of cheer whenever the oppor- tunity aflords, The children dopend almost, entire- ly on their mother in the regulation of their hope and fear. Not a tear has been noticed i the eyo of any of them. They move about quictly and anxiously, glean o t of informa- ion obtainable in regardto their fath- er's condition, but no s thing as breakingdown. Their spirits are kept up in great measure by the cheerful- ness of Gen. Swaim and Col. Rock- well, both of whom insist that the president is better and that the case 18 not hopoeiess, The patient early yesterday morn- ing apparently felt the ground - ving away from under him. His perti- neut inguiry of .Dr. Roynion as to whether he thoughtit worth while to continue the strugglo any longer was good evidence of this, Cheered hy his wife and the doctors ha evidently recovered from s depression and late in the day expressed himself as fecling stronger and as seeming to taste his food more satifactorily. VICTORIA'S SYMPATHY, The following correspondence by cable is furnished from the state do- partmont: LoNDoN, Augnst 27.—Blaine, Sec retary: 1 havo just received from Her Majesty the Queen, at Balmoral, a telegram in these words: ““I most deeply grieve at the sad news of the last few days, and would wish my deep sympathy to be conveyed to Mrs, Garfield.” (Signed) Lowkry, Minister, The following reply was cabled: DepARTMENT OF StATE, WASHING- TON, August 28.—To Lowell, London; I have submitted to Mrs, Garfield your telegram conveying the kind messago from the queen, Mrs, Gar- ficld is constantly by her husband’s bedside and does not give up all hope of his recovery. Her request is that you will return the queen her most sincere thanks and express her heartfelt appreciation of the constant interest, and tenderness and sympathy shown by her majesty towsrd the president and his family in their deep grief and most painful Buspense, [Signed] Braixg, Scerotary, ANOTHER CABLEGRAM, The following was cabled to-night: Lowkry, LosxboN: A somewhat more hopeful feeling exists to-mght in regard to the president. The regular ovening builetin is more favorable, and the good indications are continued, Hisfpulse is lower, belng now 111 and of better quality, His mind is en- tirely clear. He has shown a positive appetite, asking for wilk toast, a small Tmntily of which was given to He arrived on the limited oxpress and lid not wait to remove his traveling roat before going to the sick room. he presdent was awake vnd as Dr. Agnew stopped to tho bedstesd his hand was extended and the doctor’s was clasped as the latter inquired: ““How are you to-day, Mr. President?” e president replied; ““Well, T don’t feel any worso.” Dr. Agnew re- marked, “Yes, 1am glad to know that.” He expressed himself as sur- prised to find 8o much vitality as the president exhibited, ARTHUR'S CARINET. New York, August 28, - Vice President Arthur has received the bulleting from Washington and many privato dispatches. He says he is ot going to - Washington until sum- noted by the eabinet and did not ex- peet to be summoned until the presi- lont was dead; “‘unless,” ho said, “the president should linger a long time,’ Speetlation is rife over the compo- sition of Arthur's cabinet if he sue- ceeds to the presidency. A friend of Arthur's gives the following: Hamil- ton Fish for secrotary of state; Emery Storrs or Alonzo Taft for attorney weneral; M. 8. Oway for secretary of the interior; Lincoln and Hunt to re« main, the postmastership to changod if Fish, of New York, gots a portfolio. JAMES' VISIT TO NEW YORK. Secretary Blaine said that he was aware that the postmaster general had gone to New York. He did not know why he had gone. The gcllmral ime pression prevails here to-night that the visit of the postmaster general is for aplain talk with the vice president as to the exact situation at the white house and consultation with him as to hig immediate plans in the event of a serious turn in the case. I is stated authoritatively, howaver, that the New York = visit of Postmaster-General James is not to be construed in any way as unfavor- able as to the president’s condition, In fact, the postmaster general did rot go to New York until to-day’s im- provement became noticeable. SATURDAY'S BULLETINS. Wasiinaron, August 27.—The fol- lowing Dbulleting were issued to-day from four o'clock in the afternoon up to midunight: FOUR P. M. BULLETIN, Just after four o'clock this after- noon Dr, Bliss, in answer to a ques- tion, replied that the president had passed & moro comfortable day than had been anticipated, that his mental condition was perfect, that he contin- ued to take his food, while his pulse had fallen to 114. All these facts he considered as favorable indications. Dr. Bliss' idea of the president’s con- dition is evidently found n his ro mark just made: ‘I think he is just a shada batter.” OFFICIAL BULLETIN, I'Q\Zilé“. ‘.i‘.'.}'-}nl",o 0:00 . m.— presidint's s show a slig ann)i..-.-.‘fionw 1 aftermoon. . E]lln is momewhat less frequent is temperature is lower. yesterday morning’s bulletin has dis- appeared. The parotid swelling has discharged a little pus by the opening spontaneously formed into the ear as well as by the incision made, but is not perceptibly swollen. The liquid food given by the mouth and the ene- mata continues to be retained. Pulse 114, temperature 98.9, respiration 22. (Signed) F. H. Hammrow, . D, H. AaNew, D. V. Buss, J. K. Barkes, J. J. Woopwarb, Rosr. REYBURN. EIGHT ¥, M, BULLETIN, Col. Rockwell just said: I believe there are grounds for encouragement. For the past thirty-six hours the {:;;-;ivlylum'. mind has been clear as o NINE P, M, BULLETIN, The doctors are so much encouraged by the behavior of the stomach the president has been given a little toast and milk to-night. Thus far no bad results have appeared. TEN P, M. BULLETIN, The presidont had several good naps this evening, and botween them swallowed four ounces of milk broth, The physiciana say that up to this hour he had held his own since the evening bulletin, ELEVEN ¥, M, BULLETIN, The president’s pulse is 111, and is roported to be of a firmer quality, His respiration is somewhat higher, but the temperature seems unchanged. LIhe prosident slept considerably this evening and no increased unfavorable symptoms are reported, TWELVE M, BULLETIN, Col. Rockwell has telegraphed to a friend f'n»t now that the pulse was ( him, days that he has swa lowed anything but liquid food. A slight increase in his respivation is the only adverse symptom reported at this time (10:30 I m. (Signed) Braing, Secretary, EATS A PIECE OF TOAST, After the evening dressing the president remarked: ““I could eat a picce of milk toast.” Dr. Bliss soon came in, and when informed of the }lrl'»ll]clll'l request said: “‘Let him have it if he asked forit. I would like to see if he can work his jaws to eat 1t.” Accordingly a piece of milk toast was prepared by Mrs, Gar- ficld and by her taken to the pres He ate a piece about huk the He seemed to have no his jaws, and after nd been disposed of Dr. Hamilton said; of | “This evidence ouble our efforts.” An hour latex L'his is the first time for many 1 says that the fee vention is becoming very strong, EcLeoriueOrm, that the president was sleep- ng like aninfuut, Gen, Swaim sends the same in substance in another di- rection, and insists that the improve- ment of the early evening is main- tained, e A Foreign Flashes. Loxvox, August 28,—The vicero: of India telegraphs as follows: It is reported that Ayoob Khan and his army have marched from Candahar to zivu battle to the Ameer near Khelat- ilshat, A dianwh from Durbans ling against the cone Rowme, August 20, General Becks, vicar-goneral of the Jesuits, is dying, SUNCE Serious Fire, National Associated Press BostoN, August 28.—The Union Stone company’s building in East Eve erett wore destroyed by fire last ove- ning., Loss $60,000, Beventy-five provemont should encourage ug to | MO0 @Ko thrown out of employment, e Way, Anyone who has the will to try THomaAs centrated and ought to be more easily He continues to take willingly liguid | local rai ; i 80 engauraging | ELSTRE0E iwul_ surely tind the way o drai Th ider th ly not caused renewed fear, (At 2 p. i D ingly lia sl ruins, wari southerly generally | sigm, vbust bealtd, in cases of brouchial affes- d;fiuh ,..d:f 'y‘:mday h:vo‘l;:" w, Secretary Hunt and Postmaster- ‘;“:‘:::“"::yi:.anth and ig apparent- | shifting to colder north winds and| Dr, Agnew had not seen the presi- fl‘fl;fifimmfi-mm“‘:"l.““ - eodlw, oreover, the mental disturbanco deseribed in oW o AN — e T