Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-06
m'nt in forming su opinion from the bulle-
tins as medical mou.'


about II O'clock III is impossible to tell
just when the crisis begins or where it ends.
The President may continue in about the
present condition for some days. Our knowl-
edge of the conrse of the bell IS so incomplete
that it is not known precisely where the iu-
juries are, and therefore matters e&nnot be
calculated with any certainty Dr. Bliss is
much gratifed at the signs OF improvement,
and says the conditions are more hopeful now
than before.
Expressions of Confidence.
WAsHINGToN, July 5.h.-Colonel Raok-
WELL who spent last night with the President,
went home this morning to get some rest
As he passed out Of the White House his face
showed that hopes were high in his breast
He said, "Thank God believe the worst
Is over. j now believe that the President
will live. was with him al night, and the
change for the better is most decided, and
inspires his friends with hope almost amount
ing to enthusiasm"
Colonel Corbin, who hss been close by his
bedside, said at noon believe the PIesi-
dent will live. Everything looks bright now,
aud We pray there may not be any change
for the worse"
The Presidents Brave wife
WASHINGTON, July 5.h.-Mrs Garfield
left the President last night and retired to
her room for sleep, with the assurance that
he was doing well, and that she should be
called il there.wa eay change z. the worse.
She slept well ali night, ard visited the Presi-
dent early this morning. When she entered
the Presidents room Mrs. MacYeagh IT,
formed her that he had continued to improve,
and that everything was favorable. Mrs.
Garfield replied. a. told you from the FIRST
that he was not going to die.
Elaine aud the Tragedy.
WASHINGTON, July 5th.-Secretsry Blaine
has suffered the ieenest mental anguish since
the President was shot, and his suffering has
told on him fearlully lie was witness of
the assassin's deed, and the shock almost un-
nerved him, besides the gIief and anxiety
which is natural to every patriot; and in ad-
dition to his responsibility as a prominent
official of the Administration, the Secretarys
personal feelings are deeply involved. He
has been close and intimate friend Of the
President for years. They have stood by
each other in the trying aud exciting times Of
the past, when both were in Congress, and
the bond of affection between them has
strengthened with each succeeding year.
Another WOuId-bc Assassin Arrested.
WASHINGTON, July 5th.-A man was ar
rested thismorniug on Pennsylvania avenue,
who said ne had come to Washington to kill
Blaine. He was armed with a revolver. His
actions were those of crazy man. When
taken to the police station he was unable to,
give his name.
PROBABLY THE SANE NAN
WASHINGTON, July 9Th. = Daniel Nc.
Namara, of PHILADELPHIA, walked into the
police headquarters, and said he had claim
against the Government, but was never
given hearing and proposed shooting Secre-
tary Blaine. He has been in the Insane
Asylum.
The Han who Threatened Eiaine's Life.
WASHINGTON, July 5th.-The man who
threatened to shoot Blaine is Daniel McNa-
mara, AZ years old, perfectly insane. He
said that some time ago set of mediums
formed a plot TO shoot Grant, ard he was
selected to do the shooting, but they
abandoned il, as Grant promised to stand by
them in scheme they had formed Surgeon
Elliott pronounced him insane and harmless.
He was sent to the asylum lie had no
pistol
E,iIed for Fiop'ng The President Dies.
MARsBAILTowS Qs.l July 5th.-A laborer
on the railroad was killed to-day by COM
panion, fol hoping that Garfield dies.
An lniprOb Die Report.
CHICAGO, Jniy 5.h. - The Inter. Occonfs
Washington special says: It is reported that
an organization of coo negroes has been
formed here, to break into the jail and lyreh
Guitteau if the President dies.
The Vice. President at the White House.
WASHINGTON, July 5Lh.-Vi President
Arthur called at the Executive Mansion at
$40 p NJ, and is still there.
Movements Of Politicians Fifth Ave-
nue Hotel gndcr Foiico Surveillance.
NEW York, July 5th.-The Tribune says
that many politicians, especially stalwatts,
were at the Fifth Avenue Hotel last night,
awaiting news. General Deveus, Ewing,
Surveyor Graham, Castigan and others were
noticed. Hamilton Fish called on Conkliug,
remaining lorg time. Conkling only left
the room few minutes. Should the Presi-
dent die he viii go to Washington. Police
Commissioner French, John t. Smith Al d
NTH bfr, or
is said to be deeply moved by the many con-
denlnatory opinions OF his oouJse having led
to malignity and hatred OF the President
His friends are very uneasy ever the situa-
ton Each entrance TO the hotel was sup
piled with policemen, whereas ordinarily
only one or two are on the sidewalk Cap
tain William. in citizens dress, walked the
main entrance for hours at time. Inspector
Thorne stood as the main entrance most of
the day, while President French remained
with Conkling Police Commissioners
Nichols and Mason were also at
the hotel part Of the time. In
the corridors. minglins with the crowds,
were police detectives in citizens dress,
and other persons who. by their appearance
were detectives, were present, and always
lowering about where three or four men hap
pened to be engaged in conversation. The
police officers denied that there was any spec
ial significance to this remarkable display of
the force on the day when everybody was so
anxious for the life of the President. Presi-
dent French said the precautions were taken
by Inspector Thorne on his own responsible
ity. Thorne said he had taken especial
care to protect the hotel because it was ho.-
iday, and time of great excitement. owing
to the shooting of the President. As the he
tel was central point, it was desirable to
have number of policemen there. Captain
Williams was reticent O.ber officials refui-
ed likewise to give any explanation of the
mysteriou, meeting at the police headqusr-
ters night before last. The hotel men gener-
ally could rot give any explanation of the
display of the police force and the presence
of detectives. One said. however, threats
had been made against Senator Conkiing,
and he desired protection, in case the peo-
pie might become greatly ex. tied.
Ex-senator Conk;inE speaks.