The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-09-02


open to depth Of over ~ inches. At last re-
ports he was able 10 retain small quantity of
koumiss and weak porridge. Ensmas are con-
tinuod.
90. Gen n Leslie co0mbs of Kentucky is dead
The fourth OF a series Of attempts to wreck
passenger trains on the Wabash railroad was
made yesterday near New Salem, Ill. A tie
wss placed on the track, but the train was
stopped before reaching II.
Indian agent Eastman, at Navajo, N. M, to
whose door the troubles with the savages there
have been laid, is, after investigation, TO be re-
tanned.
The u. s. per cents maturing October l
will DO redeemed at any time hereafter without
abatement.
An order for $1,000 vase to be presented to
the best drilled battalion of soldiers on the
field at Yorktown during the celebration, has
been given New York jewelry firm. The
person offering the premium leaves the ap-
pointment OF the committee Of award to the
secretary OF war.
81. Louis insurance men say that they have
| 30 far this year paid more In losses than they
| have received In premiums, and a general ad-
vance Is contemplated.
The government yesterday commenced q
civil suit against Capt HOwgats to recover
$lOl ,267 unlawfully drawn BY him from the
treasury for his own use. HOwgate's real
estate in the District Of Columbia was at
tached.
The coal miners are considering a strike for
an advance of 70 to 80 cents ton.
The reports from the President are not re-
assuring. There has been no recurrence Of
nausea and there is no new trouble from the
wound, but the pulse and temperature are
less favorable, and the dispatches Of Secretary
Blaine to England shows that the greatest
alarm Is felt by those In the White House.
The swollen gland appeared to have suppur-
ated, and 1t was lanced and small quantity
of pus allowed to escape. There is said to be
danger of other similar swelings. 1t Is re-
ported that the President has again expressed
a wish to get away from the White House, and
| consultation has been held, apparently to
determine II 1t were possible. The patient,
will most likely be taken to Fortress Monroe
by water II moved at all.
The cattle commission appointed by the sec
rotary OF the treasury has issued circuilr ad-
dressed TO the governors of the states west OF
the Alleghenies. calling attention to the dan
ger OF the spread of pleuro- pneumonia. 1t Is
stated that the infectt / district extends on the
seabOard from New York to Washington and
for some distance inland; that heretofore in
lection has spread but little, because the move
ment Of cattle has been almost wholly from
sending calves to the west from the eastern
dairy districts has assumed great proportions
and Is great source OF danger. 1t Is recon-
mended that the western states entirely stop
this traffic.
France is expected to send one or more war
vessels to the Yorktown centennial, and a
number Of representatives Of the French gov
eminent are expected.
Kentucky has had very little rain for two
months, and there is great suffering. Feed is
G ,tremely short in some sections there Is not
being taken to market from all quarters.
Early corn IL nearly ruined, and the later crops
are badly injured. ,
President Garfeld's condition is alarming.
His strength has rapidly failed during the past
two days. His bowels have to a high degree
refused to perform their functions. An enema
administered was instantly rejected, and an
other with the addition OF opium to enforce
| Its retention was as promptly expelled. The
glandular inflammation is developing into a
carbuncle OF alarming proportions, and evid-
ences of blood poisoning are too manifest to
be longer doubted. His retention and ap-
parent assimilation of food and the good con.
ditiOn of the wound are the only remaining
hopeful Conditions.
All railroads are to carry passengers to York
| town, Washington and Baltimore during the
Yorktown centennial for half fare.
Exports of merchandise for the year ending
July 81, were 21s million dollars in EXCESS Of
proceeding gear.
One OF the great packing honses at the Chi
| cagO stock yards was burned last night. The
loss is estimated at from $7500C0tO 81, 000, 900,
largely covered by insurance.
Gov. Hawkins of Tennessee has sent a letter
to the governors OF each of the states and terri
tories suggesting that in the event of the Pres
| idents death the people be invited by pro.
ciamatiOn to meet in the churches at the
| time OF the funeral and hold memorial serv-
| ices.
The Presidents mother is stopping with her
niece at Hiram, o. She can sleep but little,
spends much Of her time in watching for
the messenger who brings kilograms from
Washington, and is bowed with grief, but still
clings to hope.
The talk Of lynching Guiteau increases, and
1t Is said that companies OF men are already
organized In different cities for that purpose.
In view OF this the army and navy departments
have taken steps to protect the assassin, four
batteries Of artillery have been ordered from
Baltimore to Washington, two additional CON-
panies OF troops have been stationed at the
Jail, and all officers in the city have been mott
fled to hold themselves in readiness for duty.
1t is reported, however, that the guards at the
jail are themselves anxious to have Guiteau
receive summary justice.
The Quincy, ILL.,, Herald has recently had
series or Mtter attacks upon President Garfield
and there Is great excitement about the
matter. There came near being row because
the editor, named Wheeler insisted upon at
tending a performance at the opera house,
and later he was hung in efiigy by crowd.
A slight improvement in one or two direc-
tons has given occasion for the revival of a
precariOus hope in the Presidents case. His
pulse is less frequent, though variable and
weak, and the discharge from the abscessed
gland is more cOpiOus. From this latest indi.
cations it is hoped that the blood poisoning
may be eliminated The granulatiOn of the
wound Is less satisfactory, as is also the flow
OF pus. These indicate the serious reduction
OF the system. He has been able to take and
retain small quantity Of solid food for the
first time in many days. Respiration is slight
ly increased, but his mind Is clear. On all
though some OF the attendants still cling to a
hope OF ultimate recovery. The situation is
critical In the extreme, and present predic-
ton of q favorable conclusion would be entire
ly speculative. Vice President Arthur has not
yet been summoned, and remains in New
York.
The following has been sent to the Chicago
papers, and is published as a curiosity more
than warning: Americans and friends OF Ire
land are hereby warned against embarking up
on any vessel flying the British flag after
Thursday next, September. Many may reach
their destination, but none are safe.
BY ORDER OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Chicago, August n.
Rumsey Bros. q Co., Chicago commission