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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
PANIC ON A STEAMBOAT.
Several Women and Children Trampled
Upon During the Confusion.

New YORK, August II. The steamer Ply
mouth on her morning trip to Long Branch,
with 1000 or 200 passengers, at 2.30 O'Clock.
when about twenty miles from Iron Pier,
burst steam fiue, knocking open the doors
of the engine room, from which an immense
volume of steam hissingly escaped. scene
of terrible confusion and terror ensued, the
passengers being panic stricken. In the
struggle for life preservers, men were seen
to seize them even from the women. For
about nalf an hour there was a scene of
dire confusion.
In the upper deck cnbin. the struggling
mass was wedged, doors were blocked up.
and to facilitate escape windows were broken
out by the officers of the boat, and the pas
sengers passed through head first.
As soon as the panic had somewhat sub
sided the band struck up. This helped to
reassure the passengers and restore order
The tug Germania about half an hour after
the accident went to the assistance of the
Plymouth and took her in tow. Before start
ing. however. the steamer Schuyler and CITY
of Richmond also came up. The latter boat
and the Germana towed the disabled steam
boat some distance up the bay to smooth
water, where her passengers were transferred
to the City of Richmond and brought to this
city. The Plymouth was towed to her dock
at 23d street by the Germania.
In the panic a number of women and chill
dren were knocked down and trampled upon
but to what extent they were injured has not
been ascertained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
THE WRETCH euITEAU
Makes an attempt to XII
The Guard,
But Is Finally Secured.

WASHINGTON, August II. 1t is reported
on the streets that Guiteau attempted to kill
one of the guards at the Jail this forenoon.
Guard McGill states that at 4.30 he went to
Guiteau's cell and noticed that he was APP
parently pairing his nails. McGill thinking
he might have been making preparations to
hang himself went in and asked what he had
been doing. Gniteau replied, "nothing."
Noticing the knife he asked what he was do
ing with it, and replied $50 hely me God
have none." He then said, ''drop it." in a
commanding tone, when Guiteau jumped up
and made a cut, but fortunately McGiIl
threw his head back and the knife cut the
lapel of his coat. Guiteau was as nimble as
cat. McGill pulled his revolver out but
did not cock it and Guiteau then tussled for its
possession, excaiming ''dont shoot me"
McGill cooked the pistol and he (Guiteau)
svid, "Give me my pistol and finally got
hold of it. but not till it went off, The
guards Dalton and Jones, by this time ap-
peared and Guiteau was secured. They
then searched for the knife and seeing it
under his foot picked it up. 1t was what is
technically known in Jail parlance as a
''cheeser," made of steel shank of
shoe, five or inches long, ground down to
good edge with paper and Irvine wrapped
around one end as a handle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
BY TELE6 RAPH.
ASSOCIATED Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal
FROM WINTHROP.

The Hibermians Enjoying Themselves.
LAKE MARASocooK, August IL. Wednes-
day, the State Order of Ancient Hibernians
were enjoying themselves at Lake Marano-
cook. The air is cool, which encourages the
excursionists to fill the special trains which
are now arriving. Batteaux, canoe, tub,
potato and sack races and running matches
comprise the entertainment.
The last train from Portland augmented
the crowd to five thousand. The five mile
go-as-you-please race begun at l.30; prizes
SIS and 81. The entries were Mckenzie,
Carroll, TAYLOR (coloredl, Kilborn of Port
land; Hartwell, Townsend, Edgar of Lewis
ton; Stevens, Button, Savage of Bangor;
Soloman INDIAN of Oldtown. All started
off well. Stevens soon took the lead and
maintained it to the close; time thirty-two
minutes. Mckenzie lap behind. Hart
well left the track after making eleven laps.
Carroll, Dutton and Savage left the track
about midway of the race. Stevens came in
on the squirt.
The tug of war between the crews, FIVE
each, best two in three, from Portland and
Bangor was won by Cotter; prize an elegant
gold medal.
In the batteauX race but one crew ap-
peared, Ward One crew of Bangor, rowing
over the course in five minutes and five sec
onds and winning S2J.
In the canoe race three Oldtown crews ap-
peared The race was won by Nicholas
Sackbasins crew; time five minutes and
forty-nine seconds. Peter Nicholas crew
second.
In the half mile dash the entries were Car
roll, Sweeney, Mckenzie of Portland; Eagan,
Shehan, Harrington of Lewiston; Mcnamara
of Bangor. Mcnamara took the lead and
held it: time, two minutes and thirty weight
seconds. Harrington second The prizes
were $40 and 81.
The most novel feature was the tub race
of one hundred yards. The entries were
Fogg, Ney, Joyce of Portland. 1t was won
by Fogg; time seven minutes. Ney second.
The best of order prevailed and the enter
tainment was first class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18

:. ,,c.srv - Do:ecr explained that the enc
~. vbich i being administered, consisted
,,.;nc,reIIy Of the diluted extract Of beef ana
ne rolk Of an egg in whiskey, the whole re-
;ne dissolved and slightly heated.
m Rliss in conversation ON the same SUD-
;ect. stated that small portion Of muriatlc
acid slso formed part of the enemata. Later
the eentlenan expressed the opinion that the
President's stomach was gradually becoming
stronger. and referred to the fact that the
nourishment was being retained as PROOF
thereof. The Doctor still remains nopei1i,
and says there is no reason Tor giving ''e
Presidents case up yet.
Dr. Boynton in response to the question re-
earding the President taking nourlshment 10
q regular manner, said it was possioie ina.
very small quantity OF diluted beef extrac!s'
probably teaspoonful, would be gwen nlu'
about noon. 1t would depend, however up
ON the PATIENTS condition at that time. Dr.
Boynton saws Mrs. Garfield continues very
boneful. and feels rather more encouraged to-
dav than she did yesterday.
DIR. Bliss, in second interview this morn
ing. was asked whether there was anything
in the Presidents condition to indicate that
pvamia or blood poisoning, was the cause OF
the Presidents unfavorable symptoms. he
replied very emphatically in the negative,
and said there was no connection whatever;
that the unfavorable symptoms were due en-
tirely to the condition of the patients stom,
ach. and that the attending doctors were all
quite confident that the treatment adopted
would soon re medy this. In referring to the
appearance of the President, Bliss said that
when he was shot his weight was about 2lo
pounds, and his confinement had reduced
him proably 20 pounds; but as he wore fui,
beard this was not so perceptible as it would
otherwise be- All reports from the sick room
this forenoon, have been of an encouraging
character; and while there is a feeling OF re-
assurance, considerable anxiety is still mani
tested and the noon bulletin is anxiously
awaited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
.srHlaD nAIHEr AT BATH.


Ram. August IL. The seventh annual
reunion of the Third Maine Regiment was
celebrated here to-day By an exclusion
to Oak Point in the new and beautiful steam
er Sebenoa. accompanied BY the Bath Cadet
band
Al the business meeting the following Off
GERS were elected:
President-A II. BUSHNELL, Boston.
Vice Presidents-John S. Wiggin, A. j.
Packard. ]. NJ. Libby.
Recording Secretary-Lewis Selling, Au-
gusta.
Corresponding Secretary-R. Y. Crockett,
Bath.
Surgeon-Geo. E. Brickett, Augusta
Chaplain-Rev. E. W. Preble, Bath.
In the evening bountiful collation. was
provided BY the citizens Of Bath. OF which
about three hundred partook- Captain W..
H. Watson presiding. The following order
was observed: prayer by the Chaplain
address of welcome by ex-Mayor John t.
Richardson, in the absence of the Mayor
poem By Rev. E. W. Preble.
Toasts were introduced by Joseph 5.
Smith, chairman OF the committee on reso-
lutions, with Chas. G. Greenlief as toast
master. Speeches were made by General
Smith, Hon. Joshua Nye, F. B. Torrey, Col.
Moses, B. Lakeman and others.
Resolutions expressing eternal loyalty to
the country. sympathy with the widow OF
Col. A. L. Sampson, deceased, and thanks to
the people of Bath for the generous recep-
ton were passed; also as follows:
kResolved, That we unite with the entire coun-
try in the deepest sympathy for our wounded
President, and that God in his infinite mercy
will spare him for many years.
The exercises of the day and evening
were especially interesting, and the renewals
of friendship and good cheer were enjoyed
by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18

Tie morning Of the day h vas written, and
ehile Coz Ptaiaed rns IN he State House.
1t was the only notice the Council had from
me concerning the bonds and il was as much
. notice to the Governor a. to them The
notice was ample as to time, for the legis-
lature had provided the means to pay the
bonds, and there vas nothing to be done but
for me to make application to the Governor
and Council and they to pass upon the de-
mand, and sign the necessary warrant.
These are all the essential facts in connec-
ton with the matter.
Thanking State Treasurer Holbrook for
Is courtesy, the reporter Of the Journal next
proceeded to the Secretary Of States office to
ascertain, if be could, whether there was any
truth in the assertion in the Commercial that
the Council adjourned to the 18th but after
wards changed the time to the 18th. This
changing the date, as stated in the CONNER
cial, was, il will be noticed, link in the
alleged great conspiracy against Gov. Plais-
ted to keep him ignorant Of the day the bonds
fell due-a fact upon which the State Treas
urer's annual report fully informed him.
Upon examining the record Of the Council
the following entry appeared. written in ink,
in a good bold hand. without blot or erasure ::
'-On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, the Council
adjourned to meet Monday. August 18th
next, at O'Clock in the afternoon"
Some of the newspapers got the date wrong
from an error in the type of the kennebec
Journal, making it the 18th, but the Council
record gives the 18th as the date to which
the Council adjourned. So this link of the
great conspiracy is dissolved
The reporter Of the Journal also took pains
to learn how many members Of the Council
were present at the last meeting. The Com
mercial says only three were present, which
is a little nearer the truth than the most of its
lame defence of Gov. Plaisted, but there were
actually four members present, a sufficient
number for the transaction of the business
Of the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
THE INDIANS.
Report Of engagements With the Saw.
ages.

DENVER. Col, August II. Laguma. n.
NJ, letter from Miguel Chaves of Alamosa,
and dated 10th, reports the rancho attacked
by Apaches who drove off the whites and
captured three hundred cattle. The Indians
in that vicinity on the 9TH and 9th inst, killed
and captured thirteen men. Two hundred
well armed men leave Cranes, tomorrow.
for the vicinity of Alamosa, where the In
dians are still lurking. Capt. Parker with
nineteen men engaged the Apaches under
Mana, west Of Sabinot, the 18th for an hour
and half, resulting in one man being killed:
one missing Dand three wounded The In
dian loss is about the same. They moved
east into the fight. Two Mexican scouts re-
port that the Indians robbed a rancho near
old Fort Wingate, one Indian was killed and
the others driven off,
A Santa Fe dispatch says that Mana with
forty Indians is going south. They are well
armed and mounted. The number of per
sons killed by Indians the last ten days ex-
ceeded thirty. So far the troops have had
four encounters with the Indians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
FROM PORTLAND.


PORTLAND, August Il. The Burlington
guests, numbering l25, went down to Long
Island at ten o'clock Wednesday morning
to explore clam bake under invitation, and
accompanied by a committee and citizens of
Portland. The whole party was three hun
bred. The weather was cool and overcast,
but fair. They will return at o'lcock this
evening. There will be promenade con-
cert and dance at City Hall this evening. and
Thursday they will go to Old Orchard.
Gen. Hancock Starts For Bar Harbor.
Gen. Hancock sailed at noon for Bar Har-
Dor on the steamer Woodbury., instead of re-
turning to New York.
Races by the Portland Yacht Club.
4 special race of the second class sloops
Of the Portland Yacht Club took place to-day.
The distance was eighteen miles and very
close. coming in nearly together. Five
entered. The Casco won the cup, beating
the Twilight 6 minutes r. seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18

The President Better.

The burden Of anxiety in relation to the
President began to lessen Yesterday morn
ing. Faces frightened and hope revived
- the bulletins announcing bis condition
were eagerly scanned. The Improvement
noticeable in the morning was continued
through the day and night. The latest
news received is encouraging. But it
win require more assuring messages than
have yet been received as to his condition
to renew the confidence felt before this
last relapse in the ultimate recovery of the
President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
STATE OF MAINE. CITY OF AUGUSTA.
TREASURER'S NOTICE.

FINAXES on resident real estate in the city OF
4 Augusta in the County OF Kennebec and State
of Maine. for the year 4. ID. 1850.
The following list of taxes on real estate of non.
resident owners in the city of Augusta for the year
1850, in bills committed TO Guy Turner, Collector Of
said city the 25th day of June 1850,
has been returned by him TO remaining
unpaid on the 18th day of yuue ISSi,
by his certificate of that date; and now
remains unpaid, and notice is hereby given, that il
the taxes and interest and charges pail into
the Treasury of said city, within eighteen months
from the commitment of said bills, much of the
real estate taxed will be sufficient 10 pay the
amount due therefor including interest and charges
will without further notice, be sold at public auc ion
at my office in Granite Block in said city of Augusta,
on Wednesday, the 18th day of January, A. ID. lSS2,
at O'Clock in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
GREAT ANXIETY
!. New York Concerning the President.

NEW YORK. August II. Uptown hotels
are filled with people to-day. anxious to- near
the latest news of the Presidents condilon'
and when slight improvement was announc
ed. expressions of thankfalness were heard
on all sides. Vice President Arthur remain
ed at his house and received but few callers.
and said he had read no dispatches or caiis
from Washington. and that he had not AFTER
ed his plans in relation to leaving LOT Ihe
capital. by which it is supposed he will not
leave unless sent for.
Washington special says that an enor-
mons number OF dispatches have been receiv-
ed and answered by the Presi Tents secreta-
ries this morning. They come from every
section of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
pr. Bills. Cri,icises DIR. Hammond.

Executive Mansion-ln consultation. TINS
afternoon regarding the statements made Dy
DIR. Hammond in relation to the treatment OF
President Garfield, in which he severely crit
ICES the ability of the attending surgeons Dr:
Bliss says it was too bad that Dr. Hammond
should say such things, and referred to the
Inconvenience he had gone to when the Doc
tor (Hammond) was in trouble, to assist him.
The longer the speaker dwelt upon the sub
ject the warmer he grew; and in conclusion
he said the statements credited by the press
to DR.. Hammond were simply Infamous and
untrue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
Herbert Gladstone Promoted.

Herbert Gladstone. son Of the PRIMER
member, has been appointed Junior Lord of
the Treasury without salary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
Letter From DIR. Aliss to a Friend.

CHICAGO. August II. The Evening Jour-
nal prints the following extract from letter
written to friend in Chicago by DR.. ID. w:
Bliss: Don't believe any of the pretended
interviews with me, sent out by newspaper
correspondents here. l hold no interviews
with newspaper correspondents, but they in
sist upon inventing false and foolish CONVEX
sations with me. l can't help this. Agnew
and other surgeons have some trouble. Don't
think the Presidents surgeons and physic-
ians are shallow fools because the press gang
here try to make them out such.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
Queen Victoria to Mrs. Garfield.

Queen Victoria to Mrs. Garfield.
WASHINGTON, August II.
Executive Mansion-5.45 p. NJ. The fol-
lowing cablegrame was received at the Elk.
ecutive Mansion this afternoon:
To Mrs. Garfield, Washington, ID. c.
l am most anxious to know how the Presi-
dent is to-day and to express my deep SYM
pathies with you both
(Signed) The QUEEN, Osborne
Mrs. Garfield to Queen Victoria.
The following reply was sent:
To Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, Osborne,
Eng.
Your Majesty's kind inquiry finds the Pres.
ldent's condition changed for the better
In the judgement of his medical advisers
there is strong hope of his recovery. His
mind is entirely clear and Your Majesty's
kind expressions of sympathy are most CRATE.
full to him as they are gratefully acknowl-
edged by him.
LUCRETIA X. GARFIELD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
A FIENDlSH DEED.
A wretch Ties a hoy ON a Railroad Track,

PEkIS. ILL.,, August IL. Willie Co.reu
thirteen years old, son of the section boss ON
the l. b. & W. Railway, was seized by an
unknown man in the field, and taken to the
railroad and tied upon the track jus. as the
passenger train was approaching The train
struck him breaking his ribs and one foot
The passengers on the train saw a man run
70 the boy, cut the rope which still bound
MN, and run away to the woods. The tain
stopped and the wounded boy vas cared for
Inc police are parsuing the perpetrator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
ANTHONY, POOR & OLIPHANT,

Nc. II WALL ST., NEW YOHA.
Pamphlet, with map and full particulars iussr
on application. JuYI<
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
Closing bids /:
Unitod states skies. 1881. Greg,
Chicago Produce Market.
CHICAGO, August Il.

CHICAGO. August Il.
FLOUR-frm.
wHEAr-acfive; No. Chicago Spring, 40, ga,
80; Aug. 2Os; Sept. 19i; No red VIM.
2O1.
CORN = strong at 59a59a and 5ea cash bid: en-
Aug; Sept. 6ls. va
OATS steady; 36i for cash; 36l for for An..
371 for Sept. 50
kYE-sieady; o..
BARLEY-easer at o..
PORK at l6 rs for cash and " 60 for An.
II IS for Sept.
LARD-at II IS for cash II Az Aug. II IS: Sen.
IL 57i-. ="
BULK MEAT-Shoulders, 90; Short rib. ON
Short clear. o Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
4 Maine Vessel Sunk.

New YORK, August Il. The schooner
Abzene of Harrington, Me-, with coal from
Richmond, Va, for Portsmouth, n. H., while
lying at anchor off Red Hook this morning:
was run into by the bark Thomas Keller.
The bark was getting under way for sea and
struck the schooner amidships, cutting her
down below the waters edge. She was
taken in tow by two tugs and run on the
flats, where she now lies sunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
FOREIGN NEWS.
The BOmbardment of Sfax Being Dis.
cuSsed.

The BOmbardment Of Sfax Being Dis.
cussed.
LONDON, August17. An active exchange
of dispatches has been proceeding during the
last few DAYS between London, Rome and
Madrid on the subject of indenmities claimed
by the English, Italian and Spanish subjects
from the Bey of Tunis, in connection with
the bombardment of Sfax, and there is rea-
son to believe that perfect understanding
has been arrived at, the Bey declaring his
utter Importance to deal with the matter
Dean Stanley's Will.
The will of Dean Stanley has been sworn
under 100000.
A Royal Commission Proposed.
Arrangements are making to hold a royal
commission tomorrow when the land bill re-
ceives the roval assent. If these arrange
ment are carried out Ireland will be forth
with uAtler the new law.
Herbert Gladstone Promoted.
Herbert Gladstone. son of the PRIMER
member, has been appointed Junior Lord of
the Treasury without salary.
A Testimonial Proposed.
The Times says it is proposed to present
Michael Healey, member of parliament, with
a public testimonial, in recognition of his
services in amending the land bill.
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) A. M.
WASHINGTON, August IL.

Executive Msnsion-Owing to the con-
Trajectory information obtained during the
last hour with regard to the Presidents vom-
iting, note was just sent to DR.. Bliss, who
is now in the surgeons room, informing him
that a gentleman, who had recently been in
the private part of the house, had said, upon
leaving the Mansion, that the President had
vomited once this afternoon and that his
pulse was slightly higher. DR.. Bliss in re-
ply wrote note that there has not been any
vomiting to-day.
Secretary Blaine says he has found things
more encouraging than he expected to.
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OFFICIAL TELEGRAMS.

NEW YORK, August Il. The following
was received by Postmaster Pearson:
WASHINGTON, August II.
II. G. Pearson. n. Y: The President has
rested well, and the slight improvement of
yesterday has been maintained. We are
more hopeful.
(Signed) T. L. JAMES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-18
Blaine to Minister Lowell.

WASHINGTON, August II.
At P. NJ, Secretary Blaine sent the fol-
lowing to Lowell, Minister to London:
At 4.30 p. NJ, the physicians report the
President as in better condition than at any
time in the past 4s hours. He has retained
very small quantity of liquid food in his
stomach. Hope is somewhat renewed.
(Signed) BLAINE, Sec'y.
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4.45 r. m.
WASHINGTON, August II.

Executive Mansion-One of the attending
surgeons SAYS the President has had very
good day, and been benefited by the nourish-
ment administered. In reply to question
whether there had been any vomiting to-day.
the Doctor said, ''No; the patient has retain
ed the nourishment administered during the
day." When last taken short time ago,
the patients pulse was ia.
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UNOFFICIAL BULLETINS.
Z A. N.
WASHINGTON. August Il

Executive Mansion-No information re-
ceived this morning from Drs. Bliss and
woodward, who remained with the President
last night Secretary Rockwell, who watch
ed with the President since about 3 A. NJ.
says he slept considerably during the night
ana that no vomiting occurred. He thinks
lower pulse will be noted at the morning ex-
animation.
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Improvement Slight But
Continued.
PHYSICIANS AND ATTEkDATS
MORE CHEERFUL.
A Chance Yet For Recovery,
OFFICIAL BULLETINS.


$50 A. M.
WASHINGTON, August IL.
The President has passed comfortable
night, sleeping most Of the time: he con-
tinues to retain the nutritive enemata, and
has not vomited since the last bulletin. His
general condition is more hopeful than at this
time Yesterday. His pulse is ITO, tempera-
ture 9S.3, respiration Is.
(Signed) ID. w. Bliss,
J. X. BARNES,
j. J. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURN,
F. II. HAMILTON.
ID. II. AGSEw.