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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05
SENATOR UOkR ON THE CRJsIS

WORCESTER, Mass, July A union PRAYER meet
ing was held here in Mechanics Hall at noon to-day
Fifteen hundred persons were present Prayers were
offered by the lcaling cergymcn. Senator lIoar adj
dressed the meeting at considerable length He said
All mo citizens here feel though their rstborn was
yIng az the point of death There are lines when we
caiIc most deeply what to country This is
sucn an occasion and no courage, comfort cxc-pt
tat "lch comes 10 Christian hearts from Gods Word
on @ meet our VENTS All pain must find relief from
hrcuiatc cry; but the only that alleviate u
pam Is that to God which His ministers can bcs
utter Inc love of the people for the President j. not
MISPLACED lie has great brave, afi,tiouatc hcaft
ne loves his country. He las high conception of
pure Administration and if 10 lose him II Will
~" greatest single calamity except the death Lincoln
that has ever fallen upon Tins country.
senator ioar spoke of his own close personal rela-
lions with the President, ana of his glorious New
England ancestry, who participated in the .irst
struggle of the Revolution. lie said:
Iheir noble qualities have descended to him God
Eralt ta' inns precious lic this brave soul tins tcen-
lhg brain may lie spared God grant that in this honr of
pcIIi li may share the faith aud courage which nh hs
soul ~ ~
There were several other addresses made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05
DEEP CONCERN IN ENGLAND.
THE WHOLE PEOPLE PROFOUNDLY MOVED

THE WHOLE PEOPLE PROFOUNDLY MOVED-lN-
QUIRIES AT THE LEGATION.
LONDON, July 4.-1he Lord Mayor, on taking his
seat at the Mansion House to-day. gave expression
to the strong sense OF sympathy OF the citizens of
London for the distress ocoasioncd by the attempt
Oh MIR. Gariields life.
Among the persons who inquired at the American
Legation to-day regarding the condition OF the Prcsi
dent have been the Lord Mayor of London. ID an
Stanley. MIR. Forster. Chief Secretary ior Irciand
the Earl OF Derby, sir A. L. Gait, the Canadian Min
lister II sdent ia England, behalf of the Canadian
Government, Judge Peabody, of New-YoIk, sir
John A. Macdonald, tie Canadian IIemicr Bret
Hartc. Messrs. Mccullough and Jarrett, the Amcri-
can actors, and the Lord Provost of Edinburgh.
Earl Granville, Foreign Secwtary. and Sir William
C0mtiiiucd On fiilh nge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05
HOPE NOT ABANDONED.
THE PRESIDENTS SUFFERINGS.

THE PRESIDENTS SUFFERINGS.
FAVORABLE REPORTS THE MORNING SUCCEEDED
by DIsHEARTENING BULLETINS AT EvENING-RE-
TURN OF DANGEROUS sYMPrOMs-THE WORST
FEAR FOR SEVERAL HOURS SLIGHT
CHANGE FOR THE BETTER AT MIDNIGHr-PUBLIC
SYMPATHY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RU-
MoRs NDEMNED BY THE SECRETARY OF STA f.
At Washington, as generally throughout the
country, public sorrow for the sutterings OF
the President and apprehension for his life
prevented any formal demonstration in honor
of the Fourth of July. Intense anxiety
was caused by most unfavorable reports
of the Presidents condition. The hope per-
mitted and encouraged by the first official
bulletin of the day was converted into great
fear by the later intelligence that the
symptoms of Saturday had returned and that
tympanites was again noticeable. For
of the evening hope was practically abandoned
Oh all sides. The bulletin issued ut 10 o'clock
last night pronounced the patient slightly I'M
proved; at midnight the Cabinet officers had left
the White House, and the President was sleep
ing quietly. Secretary Blaine has prepared for
President and Mrs. Garfield an earnest ac-
knowlcdgment of the messages of sympathy
received from all parts of the United States
and from abroad. Secretary Blaine places his
most emphatic condemnation upon the reports
tending to create the impression that Guiteau
was the tool of conspiracy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05
GENERAL GRANT ANXIOUS.

ELBERoN. y. j., July 4.-Genrral Grant is con-
sfantly receiving dispatches from The Presidents
slck-rooin. lie visits the Elbcron Hotel honrlv 10
prruSe the official bulletins received by the Western
Union. Surprise has been expressed ut General
Grants having sent hut one dispatch of inquiry in
regard to the Presidents condition and that on. to
Secretary Lincoln. The General hearing this said
called upon Mrs. Garfield when she was here and
tcltgraphcd ms heartfelt sympathicS for the Prcs-
dent through Secretary Lincoln. More than this is
not necessary, unless the President dies, when |
shall proceed to Washington"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05
PUBLIC SYMPATHY APPRECIATED.

WASHINGTON. July 4.-The Secretary of State
furnishes the following with request that it be
given tile widest possible circulation:
EXECUTIVE Ma SION
To the Press. ""'' r. "''
= On behalf of the President and Mrs. Garfield de-
sire 10 MAKE pnbc acknowledgment of the very
numerous messgeso coincidence and affection which
nave been received since Saturday morning From
almost every State IN the Union from the
ana from countries beyond the sea, have come mes
sagcs OF anxious inquiry and tender words of SYM
possible to answer them in detail L. therefore ask
me news,apers to express for the President and
MIS- Garhcld the deep gratitude which they feet for
the devotion of their ellow-countrvmen ami FRIEND
abroad i'll this hour of heavy aiiction.
JAMES G. BLAINE. Secretary of State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05


TER NorED-THE CABINET OFFICERS FEEL JusrI-
FLED IN LEAVING THE WHITE HOUSE FOR THE
NIGHT.
Try TELEGRAPH TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON. July 4.-Bcforc the 10 o'clock bull
le;n prepared another rcvulsion of feeling
took place. it being whispered about that the vomit-
ing had ceased. and that slight though quite
III the Presidents condition.
At 10 o'clock the crowds both within and without
the Executive Mansion grounds at their great
est and the reception of the bulletin confirming.
though in ever so slight degree. the favorable
impressions which preceded it, was the signal for
the exchange of congratulations, the crowds
generally dispensing with of at least tenn
porary relief very grateful after the intense anx-
iety of the earlier hours of the evening.
At about i o'clock the Cabinet officers who had
been in attendance almost continuously during the
day, began to leave the White House They were in
appearance cheerful and hopeful, and in an
swer to inquiries generally expressed the
hope that the morning would show a
still further improvement. By IL o'clock the
Navy. was on duty at the bedside of the President
and will watch with him during the night Drs
Bliss and Reyburn will remain in an adjoining
room, where sleeping accommodations have been
prepared for them. Mrs Hunt remains at the White
House to render such services she may in case of
need. Trained nurses also in attendance. All
the ladies of the Cabinet have called at the
To-day md bo,,a
remained pretty constantly in attendance The
Presidents condition at midnight as compared with
twenty-fonr hours earlier was slightly though un-
mistakably better.
DR.. Rey burn. in reply to an inquiry said to n
TRIBUNE correspondent at midnight: "This
morning the patients fever was rather high
and his pulse rapid, and his vomiting
continued, which, of course, was an unfavorablc
symptom. Then he had what we call tympanitis
which is swelling of the bowels with pain and
pressure, of course, giving the impression that in
fammatiOn setting in. That continued until
since that time the symptoms have considerable
changed for the better His pulse is not so frequent
and the pain of tho feet and ankles
which has been very distressing to the patient has
much decreased. His mind also is clearer Taking
the whole series of symptoms there seems to he a
more favorable outlook, more so than could have
been expected from his condition earlier in the
evening. He has not vomted for nearly four
hours and retains small quantities of liquids given
him by the teaspoonful He is now sleeping very
quietly and naturallyD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05
THE HISTORY OF AN ANXIOUS DAY.

ldE HISTORY OF AN ANXIOUS DAY
NO CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY-TuE
TREATMENT OF THE PRESIDENT APPROVED BY
MEDICAL AUTHORITIES FROM NEw-YoRK AND
PHILADELPHIA - RETURN OF UNFAvoRABLE
SYMPTOMS AND NO ATTEMPT TO CONCEAL TIE
CRITICAL CONDITION OF THE PATIENT.
IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBuNEI
WASHINGTON, July 4.-The strain of anxiety and
suspense on account of the Presidents condition il
'egihning to tell visibly upon all those who arc
'"oSe deeply interested, and in fact, upon most of
citizens here. The members of the Cabinet wear q
'''ued appearance. The officers of the Presidents
"'uSehoid, who have had no rest since Saturday are
D's"lnihg to show signs of breaking down. The
'S'ueht himself holds out admirably, and his
'Nueriui firmness and powers of endurance are the
.'''s'ant theme of those who attend him Mrs
,u' 'oo' comes in for large share of praise
"'' arrival she has been tower of strength
'ie mourning household While she an
''@'S iuny to realize the gravity of tho
a"''oh' and frankly says that the Presidents con-
10 ah exceedingly critical one, she prcserves
"'ineanor and has done much to prevent the
-, paincky feelings and reports among the
'"ohDers of the household
THE STRAIN UPON THE PHYSICIANS.
a. uos' part OF the physical strain, so far rs
H.. "S are concerned, has fallen upon Drs.
anu heyburn, who have been in almost co,-
-""' attendance upon the pres;de,t nina. c...u,..
n D''n oi them are men of great physical
0ufance' and in the midst of discourag-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05
i,I h ne resident unnecessarily further bulletins
ID. W. BLISS
j. X. BARNES
j. j. WOODWARD.
ROM. REYBURN,
THE PRESIDENTS LATEST OFFICIAL ACT

GENERAL PRESS DIsPATcHl
WASHINGTON, July 4.-The Erening Star savs
The last official act of the President before he was
shot down. the signing of an order to the be-
partment of the Interior to issue a commission 10
Henry j. Ransdel, of this city. to be Register of
WITS for the District. Vice-Colonel Amos Webster
resigned. Owing to the confusion at the Execu.ive
asion TINS statement cannot be verified, but it is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05
ALLISON GOING TO WASHINGTON

CHICAGO, July 1.-Senator Allison, of Iowa.
passed through here last night HIS way to Washing
ton He that In the present affairs he feels
at III wlll he better 10 be at the National capital than al
| home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05

IN CT arge or the Presidents at a m todav and
IN every respect OF the and Of the
oouiSe of treatment which has been pursued.
FRANK HAMILTON. OF New-York.
ID. HAYES AGNEw, of PHILADELPHIA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05
ID. w. RLIss.
j. X. BARNES.
j. j. WOODWARD,
ROBERT X YBURN.

This bulletin was favorably interpreted by the
members of the Cabinet and others no made more
particular inquiries of the surgeons. They said that
pertontis had not set in, and that the Pre- ,ident
had appeared to rally and showed more strength
than for some huols. Secretary Hunt said that
from information he had received he Thought the
President was doing well as could be cxpected
The. same opinion was expressed by Secretary Lin
coin and Postmaster-Gencral James, as thew left
the White House few minutes later with more
hopeful countcnances than they had worn for many
hours.
RETURN OF UNAVOIDABLE SYMPTOMS
Some OF the symptoms of the President which
gave the physicians trouble on Saturday had re-
turned, but in less active FORM He
vomIted several times, but of his physi-
clans said that this symptom did not
especially alarm him, because he thought it could
easily be controlled. About this time gentleman
who has been among the attendants at the White
House since Saturday gave to TRIBUNE correspond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05

Top. m.slight amelioration OF symptoms during past
two hours. No vomiting during that period. Pulse
124 teperature l0I respiration "a ln order not To
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05
The PRESIDENT AT MIDNIGHT.

sIEEPING QUIETLY-A SLIGHT CHANGE FOR THE BET
TER NOTED-TIIE CABINET OFFICERS FEEL JUsTI-
FLED IN LEAVING THE WHITE HOUSE FOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05

Ats O'Clock the following bulletin was published :
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
The condition of the President is not materially
different from that reported in last nights bulletin
l2:30 a. m He has dozcd at intervals duriny tbo
night ana at times has continued to complain of the
pam ia liiS iect The tymramitcs reported has not
schsioiy increased Pulse I0S, temperature 091
rcspiratiOn 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05

recovery, ana the results which WOald follow his
death were on every tongue among the groups
gathered at the hotels and elsewhere through tho
Gay. On the streets every little "a lering at the
corners, every couple that encountered the pas
sengers i'll every car, could talk only of the terrible
tragedy. Men forgot the ordinary conyeniionalties
under the burden OF the common a.lliciion and ac-
costed strangers for news, speaking of The sub
ject aS freely as to their friends. The universal
feeling of personal outrage had created :. cerrasn
kimsn'p in sorrow and suspense.
Down town 4 strange contrast 10 past holidays
was presented. Usually the lower part of the city
is deserted "A holiday, but yesterday crowds stood
patiently all day long before the bulletin boards of
The newspaie erS. Favorable dispatches were well
coined with cxcla of joy wave Of strong
feeling swept through the throng when "A bulletin,
about , O'Clock. announced that President Garfield
declared himself feeling better than he Was
worn,lc, That's good news" "1hanA God Tor
that were frequently heard, and there wers, glad
cheers. As the evening came on the crowds in
creased.
he flags public buildings and in public
places, on hotels and resdenc 5, were watched yes
tcT!ay with a Solicitudc unknown on any similar
occasion. The feeling wholly of anxiety,
no. of pride or patriotism. There seemed 60 be a
constant dread that they would suddenly be lowered
20 half-naSt. and it with feeling OF relief that
the city saw the go down on them fully at the
masthead. But just about dark the tenor of the
bulletins grew sadder Ominous messages flashed
over the wires th.,t the President was sinking
and that the end seemed drawing near The
o.lco' in the city visible at once After dark
the IwentV tVthirds-st telegraph office was besieged
10y an excited throng. IL impossible to force
ones way 10 the window where dispatches were
from time to time displayed. Inside ths
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05

TIE RUMORS OF CONSPIRACY
sECNElARY BLAINE EMPHATIC IN pKoNOUNCING
THEM GRoUNDLEss AND THE CREATION OF IR-
RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
Icy TELEGRAPH To THE TRInuScI
WAsIiINGION, July 4.-Secretary Blaine is yery
emphatic in denying all uInors regarding the dis
coVery OF any conspiracy involving "a number of
prominent people III accessories in the crime of Gu-
TEAM or in fact of any conspiracy at all in conncc
toh with The matter. He believes such stories are
'hc creation OF irresponsible or malicious gossippcrs
ana The report that any member of the Cabinet be-
heVes them, or is authority for them is utterly false
BULLETINS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE.
INFoRMATIoN OF THE PRESIDENTS CONDITION FROM
TIME To TIME THROUGHOUT ~IIE DAY
WASHINGTON, July 4.-Followng are the official
bulletins sent from the Executive Mansion to-day
by the attending physicians and Others:
o;i2 H. ni-Ihe condition OF the President is not
.,S Inherent from that reported the last bulletin
<oo H. l ite has dozcd mt intervals during the night
uu at times has complained OF the pain in The
SnIauitis mas not scnsbly increased. Pulse IUS tenn
pcfature 09.i respiration TO-
ID. w. BLISS,
j. X. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYHURN
FRANK H. HAMILTON of New-York,
d. HAYES AGNEw, of Philadelphia.
H..
S:lo a. m.-We held u consultation with the physicians
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-03-09
Eating Lemons.

A good deal has been said through
the papers about the healthfulness
of lemons. The latest advice as to
how to use them so they will do the
most good runs as follows:
Most people know the benefit of
lemonade before breakfast, but few
know how it is more than doubled
by taking another at night, also.
The way to get the better of bilious
systems without blue pills orquinine
is to take the juice of one, two or
three lemons, as the appetite Graves,
in as much ice water as makes it
pleasant TO drink, without sugar, be-
fore going to bed. In the morning
on rising, or at least half an hour be-
fore breakfast, take the juice of one
lemon in a goblet of water. This
will clear the system of humors or
bile, with mild efficacy, without any
of the weakening effects of calomel
or congress water. People should
not iraitate the stomach by eating
lemons clear the powerful acid Of
the juice, which is almost corrosive,
infallibly produces inflammation after
a while, but properly..diluted, so that
it does Lot burn or draw the throat,
it does its full medical work without
harm, and when the stomach is clear
of food has abundant opportunity to
work on the system throughout.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-03-09
Women in the Treasury.

The first female clerks in the na-
tional treasury were appointed in
1868 by Secretary Chase, who placed
them in the office of the comptroller
of the currency at six hundred dol
lars year. They cut and trimmed
the United States notes issued in
sheets, and did their work well. As
soon as they had been appointed
there were many other applicants,
and their number steadily increased,
many of them securing places thro'
the peculiar energy and persever-
ance which will refuse to take no for
an answer. There are now more
than 1900 women in the depart
ments at Washington, the majority
employed in the bureau of engrav
ing and printing and in the govern
ment printing office. They excel as
counters, their slender, sensitive fin
gers turning notes with great rapid
ity and exactness. They detect
counterteits, it is said- quicker than
men, though they do not succeed so
well with accounts, as the average
feminine mind has little natural
love for figures.
Counters and copyists receive nine
hundred dollars a year, other women,
twelve to fourteen hundred dollars,
several of them sixteen hundred dol
lars and one in the internal rev.
enue eighteen hundred dollars. Most
of the clerks are well educated and
refined and many of them have
seen more prosperous days.
A number are widows and daugh-
ters of army and navy officers who
lost their lives in the civil war. Very
few of the young women or widows
marry or resign, and consequently
the hundreds who are constantly
seeking places in Washington have
very slender prospects of success.
The most untiring, obstinate place
seekers at the Federal capital are
women.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-03-09
sfr. Grow and His Traducers

Since Hon. Galusha A. Grow with
drew from the Senatorial contest, his
recent supporters have been unspar-
ing in their denunciation of him, and
have loudly proclaimed that he sold
out to Cameron that the price of his
withdrawal was the promise of the
Governorship, etc. Mr.. Grow writes
from his home at Glenwood, Susque-
hanna county, under date of Febru-
ary IS, 1881, to the Harrisburg Tel
egraph, to deny these charges. He
says:
VIII you allow me space in your
columns to correct a mishapprehen-
sion, which l see by the newspaper
press Of the State, is somewhat wide
ly extended. That is, that my with
drawal as Il candidate for United
States Senator was influenced by the
expectation of being a candidate for
Governor two years hence. Under
no circumstances would | be cam
didate for Governor then or at any
other time. At the conference
referred TO with Mr.. Oliver, Senator
Cameron and Col. Quay, to which l
was invited, few hours before it
took place, nothing was then said,
or at any other time, about Govern
or, and no assurance, pledge or
promise Of any kind, was made by
either. except that if candidate for
United States Senator was elected
by agreement OF both divisions of the
Republicans in the Legislature, that
in that case such division and the
individuals composing it, were to be
regarded and treated alike in all re-
spects as members of the Republican
party. Bygones to be bygones.
Each of US, ae., Senator Cameron,
Col. Quay, Mr.. Oliver and myself
were to use all or influence witlr
whoever should be elected to secure
from him such recognition and treat
ment of all who had participated in
the Senatorial conflict on either
side.
This was the clearly expressed un-
derstanding of us all before any ref
erence was made as to any probable
that might be agreed on
by the respective divisions. 1t was
not understood that we were to set
tie on candidate in case Mr.. Oliver
and | both withdrew, but names
talked over were to be presented
merely as suggestions to the caucus
Of each division for their action and
if either did not like one of the
names presented they would agree
On some other.
Ny judgement had been clear for
weeks that if Mr.. Oliver should pro-
pose to withdraw as a candidate, in
he interest of harmony for the par
ty, that there would be no proper
course for me but to do the same
hing and that was the expressed
opinion of 4 large number of my sim
,ere friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-03-09
An Impetuous Husband.

Henry the VIII, whose matri-
monial experience was certainly
varied, did not enjoy single life.
When Jane Seymour died upon the
birth of her first child, a few months
after her marriage, says writer in
the International Rerielc, it would
seem natural that a husband of any
affection and sensibility would have
been too much saddened by the
circumstances of her death to enter
tain the thought of another marriage
at least for SONS months but nego-
tations were afoot immediately for
James successor. Henry proposed
to Francis of France to meet him at
Calais, bringing with him the first
ladies of his kingdom, from whom
Henry might make his selection.
Francis, though anxious to cencili-
ate Henry, was not willing to drive
the ladies of France to auction like
a herd of cattle. Anne of Cleves,
however, was soon fixed upon;
partly, it seems, because she was
reported to be large ofstature, which
was a great commentator to Henry,
and partly because he fancied flat
terine portrait. She did not prove
to be so attractive in person as he
had anticipated, and proceedings
for divorce were Immediately inst-
tuted.