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ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
WASHINGTON, July 2-5 p. NJ.
The President had alighted from hi
carriage and was passing through the
ladies' room to the cars. When abou
five feet inside of the room, the assas
sin. who was within three feet, FREQ
one shot. The President was surprised
and made no attempt at self-defense
Blaine had turned towards one door
| The assassin fired the second shot in ten
seconds, and then the President fell.
Mrs. White, who attends the ladies'
waiting room, rushed to the President
and raised his head. Blaine also rushed
to his assistance. The assassin ran out
towards B street, but Captain Parke,
ticket agent, jumped through window
and caught him. He made no resist
ance. Officer Carney, the depot police
man, came up and took hold of the
man, and Immediately afterward officer
Scott also took hold of him, Parke let
the officers have him and turned his
attention to
THE WOUNDED PRESIDENT,
Who was taken up stairs. He said not
a word until he was laid down. He
then asked that his shoes be taken off,
saying he felt pain in his feet. AS soon
as his shoes were removed he said to
Secretary Windows:
AGO right now and send telegram
to Mrs. Garfield, saying that feel con-
siderably better, and if she feels well
enough, tell her to come to Washing
ton Immediately"
This dispatch was sent and special
train was at once sent to Long Branch
for Mrs. Garfield.
SECRETARY BLAfNE's ACCOUNT.
Secretary Blaine was not going with
the party, but merely went down to
bid the President goodbye. He said:
"The President and l were walking
arm in arm toward the train. 1 heard
two shots and saw man run. started
after him, but seeing that he was
grabbed just as he got outside of the
room, 1 went back to the President and
found him lying on the floor, which Was
already covered with the Presidents
blood. A number of people had
gathered around shortly afterwards
and had some or that blood on their
persons. 1 think 1 know the man who
fired the shots. l think his name is
Gitteau."
The weapon was a revolver about
seven inches long. 1t had an ivory
handle and its caliber was very large.
1t is what is known as California
pistol. 1t made loud report. Captain
Parke says both shots were fired while
the assassin was behind the President. |
THE AssAssIN's MOVEMENTS AFTER |
When officers Scott and Carney got |
hold of the assassin and were taking |
him to police headquarters he said vol
UNFAIRLY to them: 81 did it and will go |
to Jail for it. am a Stalwart, and |
Arthur will be president" He had a
etter in his hand and wanted the Off
GERS to take it to General Sherman,
saying it would be all right" The
prisoner made no resistance, saying
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-07-03

CHICAGO, July 2.
The man who attempted to assassinate
the President, has been more or less
known in Chicago for the past ten
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-07-03
HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
The Excitement I'm Carson Over the
Shooting OF Garfield.

At an early hour yesterday morning
the news flashed over Carson that
President Garfield had been assassi-
mated at the Baltimore and Ohio depot,
1t took but few minutes for it to
spread over the city and the excitement
was so great that citizens rushed to
each others houses to tell the news.
The first news on the subject was SO
vague that there was a generally ex-
pressed hope that there was some mis-
take or that the dispatch was a hoax.
The next dispatch stated that the
wounds were not serious and that the
President would survive. "A better
feeling prevailed at the receipt of this
intelligence and for hours anxious citi-
zens crowded the telegraph office to
learn more of the attempted assassin
alton.
The APPEAL and Tribune issued ex-
tras which were seized upon with
avidity as the slightest scrap of infor-
nation was eagerly sought for. On all
sides the act was denounced in the most
unequ,vOcal terms and men of all poll
teal compilations joined In condemna-
ton of the deed.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-07-03
THE SIGNS MORE HOPEFUL.

At 10 o'clock the following was re-
ceived:
The President has rallied a little and
within the past half hour hissymptoms
are rather more favorable. He con-
tinues brave and cheerful When he
began to rally he said to DR.. Bliss,
"What are the indications?" The Dr.
replied, "There is yet a chance"
"Then," said Garfield, "we'll take that
chance" He seemed quite cheerful
after this. His wife is at his side,
which seems to buoy him up good
deal. .......-....
SLEEPING QUIETLY.
At 1920 the dispatch read:
He Is now sleeping quietly, pulse
no, temperature 49,, slightly above
normal, respiration %, and much more
regular. -a
STILL IMPROVING.
The Presidents symptoms continue
favorable and to afford more ground of
hope to his physicians His pulse has
fallen four beats and his temperture re-
mains normal. The absence Of blood in
the discharge from the bladder shows
that the organ has not been injured as
was first feared.
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Died.

At Marreston, near Guelph, Ontario,
on the 9th of June, Catherine, the be-
loved wife of Edward Tyrrell. The
deceased lady was the eldest sister of
Mrs. J. F. Farrell, of this city.
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The PRESIDENT SHOT
A Crazy Chicago Lawyer Attempts
to Assassinate Him.
GARFIELD HIT TWICE WHILE WALK.
ING With BLAINE
The Wounds at First Supposed to be
Fatal,

AAo W0u0uo d. AoI OuRPUsoO " W
Fatal,
NOW STRONG HOPES OF HIS RE
r.. COvERY.
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 2, "a. M
As President Garfield was stepping
on board the train this morning at the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad depot
a man stepped up and fired two shots
at the President. Some say four. He
disappeared in the crowd but was soon
captured. A ball entered the Presidents
side and he was taken to the White
House in a hack. In few moments
it was reported that he was dead and a
rush was made to lynch the assassin
who was rapidly taken to the Jail by
the police.
LATER.
ded the President say that the wound is
not fatal and are positive that there will
be no serious result. The man who fired
the shot refuses to talk, but he is believ-
ed to he q Nihilist. Vasts crowds are be-
fore the Jail and surrounding the place
Scores of sensational stories are afloat re-
earding the matter and the excitement
is SO great it is almost impossible to
get the facts.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The man who shot the President is
Chicago lawyer. Two stories are con-
nected with the affair. One that he
was a disappointed office seeker and
another that he wanted to make Ar
thur President. The assassin's name
is Charles Gitteau.
The President is shot through the
kidneys and arm. The chances are
against his recovery, but the physicians
have hope that if only one kidney is
penetrated he may recover. The excite
ment at the Capitol is simply tremend-
Gus and grows hourly.
Washington, 4 p. m.
Hon 8. Shellenbarger who has just |
left the bedside of the President says
that there seems to be absolutely no
hope Of his recovery. He symptoms
are growing more and more alarming
and his death is thought to be very near.
Surgeon Gen. Barns says there is abso-
lutely no hope and he is probably the
best judge in the country of case like
this.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, 6 P. M.
The patient Is somewhat restless at
this hour, but is suffering less pain.
Some nausea and vomiting has occur
red and considerable hemorrhage has
taken place from the wound.
(Signed) D. w. BLISS, M. D.
WASHINGTON, p. M.
The President is very low and sink
ing rapidly but conscious. His pulse
Is $50. The physicians say that he
cannot live two hours at the furtherest.
Mrs. Garfield arrived at 6:45.
NEW YORK, June 2.
Senator Jones asked Vice President
Arthur if he expected to go to Wash
ington, and he replied that he would
not 20 unless sent for, as his visit under
the present circumstances might be
and he could not we'll
himself from his official posi-
lion. Privately, he might have liked
10 have gone and rendered his aid and
but under the present state
If affairs it could not well be done.
WHO GITTEAU IS.
CHICAGO, July 2.
The man who attempted to assassinate {
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The members of Custer Post No. 8,
g. a. A., are requested to meet ut
Headquarters to-day at p. NJ.
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Judge King has finally decided the
Lake divorce suit. Lake pays the ex-
Mrs. Lake $500 a month and is allowed
to visit the children.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-07-03
MRS. GARFIELD.

PHILADE4PHIA,J July =.
The Pennsylvania railway has ordered
n locomotive and car at Jersey City to
carry Mrs. Garfield to Washington.
She had arranged to meet her husband
at Jersey City to-day, and left Long
Branch this morning on the Central
road for Jersey City. A message in
forming her Of the attempted assassin
alton is awaiting her arrival at the
latter place There is much excite
ment here
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year. He was a disreputable lawyer,
and has generally been considered hall
insane. He went to New York seven
or eight years ago, and upon his return
here in 1876 protested to have been
converted and delivered several lee
lures under the auspices of the Young
Mems Christian Association. He next
appeared at the head of scheme to
buy the Chicago Inter- Ocean and run it
ON the plan of the New York Herald,
but as he neither had capital nor backing
the matter was soon dropped by him.
He left for Washington several months
ago.
-' WASHINGTON, July 2.
The Librarian of the Navy Depart
ment has been before the Attorney
General. He states that Gitteau Was
one of the supporters of those who
made an effort to break the unit rule
in the Chicago Convention, and says
that Gitteau was in the habit of calling
at the Librarians room and telling
how he had been treated by Secretary
Blaine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

place and power. and would wreck every
interest to attain to them. We have the
sad and trying experience Of the past to
guide US in the future. The administers
lions Of the two factions ale before those
whose interests are at stake, and it is for
them to determine whether they intend 10
maintain their own manhood, courage and
independence, or tamely submit to the
domineering spirit of those they have so re-
Gently rebuked for infidelity to public
trusts.
1t is not whether the Re-adjuster move
ment is tendency towards Republicanism
not whether the negroes are to rule Vir-
glnia, but whether the people of Virginia are
going to rule the pestiferous politicians and
! teach them that the ''real people, know
their rights and dare maintain them. What
interest have the little curb-stone politl-
clans and ''cow lawyers" as Scion Shingles
would say, in the material welfare of the
State? ''They toll not neither do they
spin," vet to hear them denounce the bone
and sinew of the Commonwealth and vii
lily those who really constitute its wealth
creating power, it would be supposed thar
they paid all the taxes, and were in deed
and in truth the essence and outcome oil
| government.
1t is an appropriate time for the people
to vindicate their manhood and assert theil
right to independent thought upon matters
directly affecting the general welfare of tn.
State, and this can be the more effectively
done by voting at the polls against he
Democratic faction which embraces nearly
all there is Of the insolent demagoguery G.
the Commonwealth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20
The Diminished Grain Crop,

If it be true, as some political economists
hold, that the value of all commodities and the
limit of safe production is determined by the
amount of the surplus of food products, the
showing made by Bradstreets ola falling off in
this years crop in the United States of III $685.,
coo bushels of wheat and 500 800 900 ofcorn ar
CUES decided readjustment of prices, of
which part has already been affected and an
other part remains perhaps to be accomplish
ed when the diminished supply comes to be
more deeply felt. Along with the decreased
production there has been considerable in
crease of the number of consumers, both by
immigration and the natural growth of popu-
lation, so that even were our production of
food for this year equal to that of 1880, our
surplus to be exchanged against the wares Of
manufacturers, foreign and domestic, would
be less. rise in prices was then fairly to be
anticipated, but not so large as would have
occurred had not the crops of Russia been so
good and furnished supply ter European
markets. And it must also be taken into &C
count, in considering the following figures,
that dealers have already to a large extent
discounted their effect Operators in bread
stufs usually make the mistake of exaggera-
ting the facts and their effect on prices, and it
is within the possibilities that the recent sharp
advance in all sorts OF provisions has been
pushed too tar to last. A recaptulation of
Bradstreet's returns exhibits this total yield of
WI in 1881
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

Mr.. Sexton, Mr.. oseph P Quinn, Secreta.
ry of the Land League; Mr. John Dillon
member of Parliament for Tipperary Mr.
James J. O'Kelly, n. p, and Mr.. VIM. o.
Brien, editor of the Land League organ
United ireland, have been arrested Mr. Sex
ton was arrested Friday afternoon on two
warrants. charging him with being suspected
of reasonable practices and with melting peo-
pie to intimidate tenants MOTTO pay rents. Mr.
Joseph P. Quinn was charged with the latter
offense. The charge against Mr.. Dillon was
reasonable practices" He was also lodged
in Kilmainham Jail. Mr.. o 'Brien was arrest.
ed as he was entering his office on Lower Alb
hey street, because of an article written by
him denouncing Gil adstone as seized with the
devil, and bent on driving the people into re-
bellion. James O'Kelly had come over from
London, and spent the whole night in confer
eennce with Dillon, Justin Mccarthy, Rylett and
others, and vas quietly resting at the Imperial
when he was arrested.
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Richmond & ALLEGHENY R, r.

The formal opening of the Richmond and
Allegheny road, was celebrated on Saturday
last, at Howardsvile. A large company was
assembled, including among its numbers many
eminent capitalists. Gov. Cornell, of New
York; Hon. W. II. Barnnm, of Connecticut
and many others of note, men representative
OF the money and the enterprise of the day
were there. At Howardsville splendid COLA
ton was served, after which the formal an
neunced of the opening of the road was made
by President French by declaring that the
work having been completed from Richmond
to Williamsons, the contract with the State
was fulfilled Congratuatory speeches were
then made by Auditor Massey, Gov. Cornell
and Vice President Parsons, the latter of
whom stated that the State had released the
bonds held as collateral for the faithful per-
frormance of the company's contract
This occasion marks the opening of what
will prove one of the most important improve
ments in the State of Virginia 1t is a road des-
tined to extend beyond its present western ter
minus, and to constitute most valuable addi-
ton the net work ofroads now interpenetrating
the State
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The Banker and Broker of New York saws


The Banker and Broker of New York says !:
Nov is a good.time to. look into the rapidly
and solidly growing railroad systems of the
Southeast a hundred million dollars have
gone INTO the roads Of this section within the
last year, and have been put there by some Of
the best organizing and executive talent of the
world. The field is an empire second to none
of the same extent in natural resources 1t is
already thickly populated and is getting fairly
to work again after twenty years of forced
rest
Mr.. Smith Lofiand, much esteemed citizen
of this town, died last Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock, aged "a years. He was born near
Harrisonburg in Rockingham county, Va He
reared large family of children, most of
whom, together with his wife, survive him.
Two of his daughters married respectively
Messrs. ] !. H. and R. g. Baldwin. He was an
honest man, and leaves good record and a
good name behind him. - Bristol Macs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

THE CORN CROP IN THE WEsT.-The Chi
cago Times of the 10Th prints full Geographic
reports of the condition of corn in the great
corn belt of the West From these dispatches
it appears that in Indiana, Illinois and Iowa
the late prolonged rains have seriously dam
aged corn in the shock. A large portion of
standing corn has been blown down, and
where the ears touch the ground the grains
are spouting. Buyers say they never saw corn
damaged SO much in this respect before The
sprouting is not confined to fields where the
stalks haye been blown down. Where the
corn is standing in the fields grains are spout
ing inside the husk, and the same is noticeable
where corn has been cut up and shocked
Cases where corn is sour and widowed are
numerous, and between these three evils it
looks as through the States mentioned there
would not be over one-half or three-fourths
an average crop In Nebraska, Missouri and
Kansas the rains have not materially damaged
corn as yet. and the yield promises to be up to
tile average, The reports all agree that the
number Of hogs now in farmers hands is far
below the average. = ''' 2 g no +.
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a. Gard from Gen. Malone.

The card found below from Gen. Malone,
was published in the Wing Of the 18th. 1t
is in response to gratuitous and entirely
unprovoked insult offered to him by Gen.
.Jnbal Early, in a recent speech delivered at
Richmond, in which Gen Malone was de-
nounced as coward and liar.'' The
response Gen. Malone has given is precise
ly what it should be. It is very evident
that certain class of the Funders have
grown desperate and despairing of success
in the coming election, they are trying to
provoke personal difficulties. The example
set by Gen. Malone should be followed by
every one of his friends. 1t is no proof Of
courage to send or accept challenge. 1t is
rather an intimation of the contrary in q
moral sense. The great mass of the people
OF the State so regard it. and there is nc
better way to consult popular favor than by
misunderstanding the so. called code of hon
or, and giving those who appeal to it very
wide berth. That Gen. Malone is not q
coward his public life fully attests. That he
is not liar, the fact of his being brave
man is sufficient assurance. The people be-
lleve neither: and it is not necessary for him
to deliberately defy the laws of his State
and country and the laws OF God. to make
assurance doubly sure. His card is amiable
in temper and appropriate in sentiment, and
we are sure the great bulk of our readers
will concur in this view of it:
WASHINGTON, D. C. l
October IA, 1881.
To the Public:
lie speech of Gen. Jubal A. Early in
Richmond, on October 1lth, 1881, has been
read by me so far as it refers to me. The
rank OF Gen. Early in the onfederate Army
entitled the speech to that much.
1t brings me to decide whether shall de-
mand satisfaction from Gen. Early for what
was intended by him as an insult. After
years of unproyOked malice by indirection
he presents the issue squarely and grossly
1t admits of no discussion and would Meth.
er be met nor evaded by recrimination.
SO accept it.
| My decision, arrived at advisedly and ma.
turely, is. that the rank of Gen. Early
which is his sole claim to recogn ition, does
not outweigh the other considerations
which forbid such recognition.
| Inc puDllc OF virginia need no specifica
lions OF the facts concerning Gen. Early,
on which | rely for this action. | only de-
sire to make it known that am not igno-
rant or neglectful Of his speech
| He could give no satisfaction. and can
have none. even in describing him as he is
known of all men.
He may therefore proceed with his false
hoods and would-be insults, assured OF i'm
munity so far as am concerned
| VIM. MAHONE.
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Mr.. R. P. Brooks.

This talented young colored lawyer of Rich
mond, addressed a good audience in the Opera
House last Tuesday night, in support of the
Cameron ticket. The announcement OF the
place of meeting was not made until after
night fall, but notwithstanding this, some two
or three hundred citizens, mostly of the color
ed race, assembled to hear him. The speech
was admirable in temper, well conceived, and
effective in argument and facts. He discussed
all the issues of the canvass in an able manner,
exhibiting perfect familiarity with his subject
of his hearers.
Mr.. Brooks left for Lexington on Wednes-
day morning, where he will address the citi-
zens OF that county in the interest of the Cam
eron ticket
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

J. a few more weeks of such a blood and
thunder campaign as the Democrats have
given us within the lastweek, and Cameron
will sweep the State by 10000 majority.
This thing OF calling prominent gentlemen.
whose courage and veracity have never be-
fore been questioned, towards and liars. -
is not an indication of a strong cause, 1t
intimates that they have been driven 20 the
use of such harsh terms through pure des-
peration. When party or person has ar
gument and right on his side it is rarely he
is thrown off his balance aud resorts to de-
nunciation and villiication. The people have
no partiality for birthstone politics--they are
growing less inclined to it every day-and
the party that INDUCES in coarse and un-
genteel epithets will be very apt to receive
the cold shoulder from the level-headed
masses.
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Address of Hon. j. F. Lewis.

We publish on the first page of the VIR-
GINIAN to-day the address of Hon. John F.
Lewis to the Voters of Virginia on the is
sues now before them and to be determined
by the result of the election in November
next. Five thousand copies of this address
had been printed in pamphlet form. The
demands for them came in SO rapidly that
the pamphlet edition was soon disposed of.
To meet the further requisition for them we
publish it in the VIRGINIAN, giving it an
additional circulation this week of nearly
five thousand. The people are manifesting
great interest in the subjects discussed in
this paper, and are looking into the question
directly pertinent to this canvass with a
great deal of care. This is good sign, and
indicates an intelligent result in November
uavt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

A SPLENDID REsIDENcE.-The Longdale
Iron Company has nearly completed splendid
residence near its furnace, in Allegheny coun-
ty. 1t is, including basement, four stories
high, with twenty-four rooms, all finished in
excellent taste and in substantial manner
Every part of the house is arranged for heat
ing with steam, generated in the basement,
but in addition to this each room is supplied
with CRATE. The windows are large q bay
window ornaments the front-and the hall is
fourteen feet in width.
The efficient superintendent, Capt johnson,
will occupy it as his CASTLE where he will not
only be enabled to "live at home" but to take
care in comfortable styeo Of bis visiting friends.
We congratulate the Captain upon this desira-
bic accession C1oington Tribune.