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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
What Colonel Swain Saws.

LONG BRANCH, September 16-Swaim, in
reviewing the situation, did not think THE
President started in as favorable this morn
ing as he did yesterday, but said there was
no occasion for alarm. He was of the opin-
ion that the depression was only temporary.
Colonel Swain thinks that when the Presi-
dent has bright days each Que adds little to
the preceding, and that gain strength is
manifest from time to time. He attributes
the weekly depressions Of the President to
sympathy caused by the Shock of the wound.
He does not think the President reflects
upon the occasion of his wound any more
during the latter part of the week than
during the former part. When spoken
to about the hallucinations of the President.
Col. Swain said his wanderings of mind con-
tinued to certain extent, but were generally
of brief duration He and Rockwell believe
the President will rally.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
Brush Fire.

SAN FRANCISCO, September 14-A San
Refael dispatch says: A brush fire started
to-day in Baltimore gulch at the foot of Mt.
Tamalpais and swept over tract of country
three miles wide by seven miles long. Farm
houses and country residences of San Fran
ciscans in the vicinity are surrounded by the
flames, but have thus far escaped destruction,
though the fire is still raging. The railroad
depot at Coerte Madra has been burned. The
railroad company has sent up fire train
and a gang Of men to aid in checking the
spread of the fire. VIM. Pixley, brother of
Frank Pixley, of this city, who started the
fire while clearing his land, is missing and
it is feared he has perished.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 15.-A San
Rafael dispatch says: The body of William
Pixley, who yesterday started the brush fire,
was found this morning by his son in Balti-
more gulch. He died while fighting the
flames. His hand still grasped shovel when
found. The fire is still raging Cushing's
country boarding house is burning and the
borders are fleeing leaving all their effects
behind
The fire in Marion county hab already
,urned over $4,000 acres, and it is still pro-
ressing. One-third is grass land. The fire
) in thinly settled part, and so far but one
ouse has been burned. F. p
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
A Gloomy View of the Presidents Con-
ditiOn from Dr. BOyntOn.

LONG BRANCH, September 16-The day
opened disagreeably. A heavy northeaster
set in yesterday, followed by driving rain
during the night, which has continued at
intervals. Elberon looks deserted. The only
persons seen out of doors are the attendants
at Franklyn cottage. The condition of the
President throughout the day has been a
source of extreme anxiety. Boynton occu-
pied room adjoining the Presidents last
night and noticed that he coug ghed consider
able during the early part of the night. The
doctor says the, President is suffering from
the effects of blood poisoning and is decidedly
and apprehensively weak. I hope he will
overcome the extreme loss of. strength and
rally, but it is Question whether he will.
see very gradual but sure descent in his
case. He has his ups and downs, his bright
days and dull days, but looking back and
following his case to the present time 1 have.
been discouraged with the outlook to-day,
but have not. lost hope .and will not, as j
think he is going to pull through, but it will
be tedious and wearisome work for him. The
wound commenced looking less favorable
yesterday morning and has grown worse eyer.
since. The discharge is thin and watery, ins RI
Heating extreme weakness. There are no |,
Indications of other complications excepting
he temperance of bed sores do not think
lie would be able in his present debi1itated
condition to undergo another complication
uch as he has already encountered
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
Speculation on the Maine Election.


WASHINGTON, September 13.-Yesterday's
Maine election reports give the Republicans
another member of the House, which, not
counting the four vacancies in New York
stands, Republicans, IA; Democrats, 1873;
Greenbackers, 8; Independent Republicans,
1-Hyat Smith, of Brooklyn. If the Re-
publicans elect three out of the four New
York members, they will have just enough to
organize the House. If the Democrats
should elect two members, as they claim
they can, the Republicans will need the help
Of Smith to organize the House. 1t is claim
ed that he will act with them. Five of the
Greenbackers were formerly Republicans,
and will probably act with that patty as
against the Democrats. They are BRUNEI
of Pennsylvania and Rice, Hazeltine, Ford,
and Burroughs of Missouri. Jones of Texas,
another Greenbacker, though formerly
Democrat is now an opponent of that party,
and would likely vote against it. Ladd and
Murch, of Maine, and Mosgrove, of Penn
sylvania will no doubt vote with the Demo-
Gratis on the organization. But the vote will
likely be so close that sudden death or a
case of illness might upset all calculations
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
The PyRmia Theory.

LONG BRANCH, September 15-The Ian
guage of the morning bulletin excited gen
eral comment In the light of history O
the case it has great significance The sur
geons in charge have from the first been ex
ceedingly reluctant to admit the presence O.
blood poisoning in dangerous degree This
may be due to the following reasons:
1st. To admit the presence of chronic
py9mia is to acknowledge the desperate con-
dition of their patient.
I'd. To do SO says substantially that the
theory of three outside critics is correct.
The sentiment of the medical profession
has within few days, however, grown to be
nearly unanimous in support of the pyamia
theory. Thesymptomsar are unmistakalbe. The
violent fluctuations of, the pulse is sure in
dication OF violent poison. The action of the
heart is weak and spasmodic. 1t works in
spurts, whereas the pulse of well man beats
with regularity. The statement of Dr. Boyn-
ton that the pulse has gone to 130 and over
at night, while it has been reported few
hours before and after at 100, is a symptom,
taken in connection with all the circum-
stances, which clearly point to pyemia.
New YORK, September 15.-The Posts
Long Branch special says: One reason for
delay in the bulletin this morning was the
care expended by the surgeons on its phrase
ology. For the first time the surgeons COM
nit themselves to the statement that the
President suffers from chronic blood poison
ing. Their language is intended to be reas-
suring out it is easy to see that they feel !
anxious as to the issue of the complications
to which they refer. The various septic ac-
cidents of the case is matter of merely sub
'idiary consequence The President suffers
rom constitutional disturbance which fol-
ows well defined course and generally re-
ults in lingering death. Acute pyemia is
atal usually in 4S hours In milder or
hronic form it is sometimes months before
he patient dies, and there arc instances of
nal recovery. Nobody finds fault with the
opeful tone of this mornings bulletin. The
act of complications supplies ground for
ope. The Presidents condition continues
lvorable. He has eaten three teaspoonfuls
minced porter house steak and swallowed t
le fibre. .
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
What DIR. AgneW Saws.

PHILADELPHIA, September 13-Dr. Ag-
new in an interview tonight said he did not
regard the Presidents case as by any means
hopele and he thought the President
would recC ye much benefit from the pleas
ant weather which was expected at Long
Branch this month and next DIR. Agnew
stated emphatically that the President has
never had an abscess ON the lung. 1t was
merely circumscribed infamatory trouble
in the nature of bronchial pneumonia
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
The Potato Crop.

WASHINGTON, September 16.-Reports to
the Department of Agriculture show that
the general average condition of the potato
crop September 1st was 20, decline of %
per cent. since August 1st. The condition
of the crop September 1st, 1880, was 80. The
severe and protracted drought is the chief
cause of the unfavorable outlook, though
there are serious complaints in localities Of
insect injuries.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
Opinions of the Surgeons.

LONG BRANCH, September 15.-The Presi-
dent passed comfortable night, and Bliss
says that if he did not make good progress
last night he is not competent Judge There
was no foundation for the rumor than an
operation was contemplated to relieve the
lung. Agnew also denied the story. The
first he heard of it was in the morning papers.
Bliss goes to New York for few hours to-
day. Hamilton ventured an opinion on the
Presidents chances of recovery to friend
this morning, which briefly stated in sub
stance, is that the septic condition of the
Presidents blood will necessarily cause fluc-
tuation of the pulse, temperature and respira-
tlon from time to time until it is entirely
eliminated He considers it safe to saw that
the President will overcome the disturbances
which may occur from the impurity of the
blood, but that it is altogether probable vari-
GUS annOyances will be occasioned before the
patient is entirely rid of blood poison He
believes the President will eventually over
come the effects of poisonous blood, and after
that is accomplished his recuperation will be
very rapid. 1t will probably take to accom-
plish this about five weeks. The present in
dlcatlons give every reasonable ground for
believing that the President would ultimately |
recover and be as well as he was before he was
shot. The President expressed desire for
porter house steak, which is being prepared
for him.
Dr. Boynton considers that as long as the
President holds his own the chances are in
lis favor, and that while his condition to-day
s as well as yesterday there cannot be said
o he any marked change.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
IN THE DOORWAY.
BY DAVID GRAHAM ADEE.

President Garfelds aged mother is stoppins
with her niece at Hiram. She receives freuuen
messages from Washington and spends much o
her time at the front door of the house anxiosl.
waiting 1or the messenger who brings her the dis
patches. She IS much agitated by fears of the
worst, yet she clings tenacously to hope.-Cleye.
land dispatch August -.
Mother, mother in the doorway
Waiting, waiting fora word
Watching, watching for Il word
fearful, trusting in the Lord
would our wealth of love could nerve YOU
Nould people prayer could serve you
Ana Good cheer afford.
Mother, mother in the doorway.
once you nursei baby boy,
Taught his little feet to toddle
lauSht his helpless hands to tow
With his playthings prattling smiling.
our young motherhood beguiling
WITH his infant joy.
Mother, mother in the doorway
You who showed him virtues path
Guided him past childhood's perls
Through the ways removed from wrath
Wen that son repays your guarding,
Love with richest love rewarding
IN manhoods aftermath.
Mother, mother, in the doorway,
Watching i'll the moontide glow,
On your white locks seem TO linger
Kisses set there long ago,
And with later kisses blending
As the nations ruler, bending,
Greets the mothers brow
Mother. mother in the doorway.
Stricken with mothers grief,
You are looking where the lonely
We are told-shal find relief:
Looking far beyond the valley,
Toward the field where soldiers rally
From the battle brief
Mother. mother, in the doorway,
Courage in this hour of Woe
For the nations soul is with him.
Through the waters ebb or flow;
With our histr'y his is written
And our hearts with yours are smitten
And our heads are low.
Mother, mother, in the doorway
Great his work and bravelv done
On the country's roll of honor
Proud the place he nobly won;
We his name who dearly cherish
Would not let the soldier perish
Could man save your SON.
WASHINGTON, August %, 1881.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
The President Causes Considerable
Excitement at Elberon.

LONG BRANCH, September 13.--Ih
weather to-day is charming and the air per
fectly pure and bracing--just such weathe
as the Presidents attendants have been look
ing for. The patient to-day has made goot
progress toward recovery. Reports from tn.
sick room throughout the entire day have
been of most reassuring character, and the
surgeons and attendants are in the best o
spirits.
Shortly before noon there was quite SEN
sation at Elberon. Messengers from the cot
tage in which the President is quartered
were dispatched for the surgeons and attend
ants. Of course instructions were given to
make haste as it was the Pesident's desire
that they come Immediately. The order was
faithfully complied with, and every one who
witnessed the messengers running became
excited and feared the President had become
suddenly worse The suspense for few
moments was great. The surgeons and Coils
Swain and Rockwell Immediately answered
the summons. After few minutes Hamil-
ton returned from the cottage and remarked :
Gentlemen, you need not be alarmed. The
President wished to be placed in his reclin-
ing chair, and we have just moved him."
The chair however, is about as reclining as
his bed, and it cannot properly be called
sitting up The chair was placed in a COM
manding view of the ocean and the patient
enjoyed the change very much. The Presi-
dent expressed his admiration at the beauty
of the ocean, while Mrs. Garfield sat near
him and Dr. Bliss remained in the next room.
After remaining in the chair about half an
hour he asked to be put back to bed. Bliss
went int 0 his room end asked him if he was
weary.
mo, not at all )" replied the Presiden, "but
do not think it well to overdo the matter"
The attendants were called and the Presi-
dent was replaced in his bed No bad effects
were visible from the moving.
DIR. Bliss says the glandular affection is
practically well, and that no further trouble
will arise from it, The wound is in splen- I
lid condition. The locality where the ball
uttered the body down to the part where the
ncision was made is nicely healed, and gran
llatiOn along the track of the wound is pro-
ressing finely. The cleansing catheter
ntered to-day about the same depth as yes
inches-and struck against a
did substance. The ball is no doubt thor
ughly encysted, and no apprehension what
yer is felt about it. The doctor added: {
"Were it known exactly where the ball
es and if it were not half an inch from the S
lrface and could be readily removed, we 1
ould not think of cutting for it at this L
me. His lung affection is the only promi- i
.nt, and in fact, the only unfavorable
'mptom in the Presidents case to-day, and
at has passed the crisis and is now mend
6 slowly, but apparently surely"
DIR. Bliss admits the occurrence of further L
Implications possible. Il
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
Mp. r.. Election cf Officers,

New YORK, September 15.-The directors
of the Northers Pacific Railroad have elected
the following officers: President, Henry
Willard; First Vice President, Thomas F.
Oakes; Second Vice President, Anthony J.
Thomas; Secretary, Samuel Wilkeson; Treas
urer, /. Belknap. =
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
Another Crisis at Hand.

NEW YORK, September 16.-All the spe-
cials from Long Branch are of gloomy
character and express the belief that another
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
Continues to Improve.

WASHINGTON, September 13.--At IL
o'clock tonight the Presidents cottage was
closed and the surgeons had retired. The
President has been sleeping quietly for some
time and there has been no indication of
febrile rise. ~ ..,.7-1 fsaa6so,a s sa4
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
Helena, Montana, Thursday, September u, 1881

examination of the President, at 12 m. to
day, the temperature was 99.s pulse 116, ani
} respiration 21.
, AT the evening DRESSING at $50 p M, the
J temperature was 99.6, pulse 104, and respira.
ton o. A slight febrile rise occurred at II
a. m. and had entirely subsided at D. m
The condition of the wound remains un-
changed. The cough has not been so fire.
quent or persistent, but the expectoration
still remains purulent. Nourishment and
stimulants have been given in increased
quantities without discomfort. Altogether
his general condition cannot be said to have
improved.
(Signed) d. w. BLISS
F. HI. HAMILTON
d. H. AGNEW. F..
ELBERON, September 16.-While there are
no new complications in the Presidents case
his general condition indicates that he has
not made any gain during the past 4S hours.
IN fact there has been a slight falling off.
The wound has assumed a more unhealthy
appearance and the discharge has been grow
Ing more unsatisfactory since yesterday morn
ing. Small bed sores have again made their
appearance. DR.. Boynton says he still has
hopes that the President will be able to pull
through. His mind has been somewhat dis
turbed during the day as well as during the
night, and there is still continuance of sup
puration of the parotid gland On the whole
the situation is one Of anxiety. The sur !
geons and attendants, however express them |
selves in hopeful terms 1t is stated that
the perspiration, which has been one of the
features of the Presidents case
has reappeared. Rockwell and Swain en-
tertaln different opinion and declare that it
has not reappeared. 1t is reliably ascertained
that the Presidents pulse reached 13O during
the night, Notwithstanding that the febrile
was not so pronounced as usual.
ELBERON, September 1.-THE President
lad rigor between II and II o'clock this
morning, lasting about half an hour. His
'ulse ran up to 1877, and at this hour 1245 ,
}. m.) his pulse is about 100 :
ELBERoN, September 1880 p. m.-Up ,
o this hour no further rigors have occurred. 6
The last information from the sick room is $
hat the President is more comfortable. The
atients's pulse is 12O with temperature and S
aspiration high. The rigor is conceded to be t
n evidence of acute pyamia. There are '
ears that other chills will follow. The sit a
alton at this hour is stated to be a race be- n
Feen exhaustion and vitality. As the Pres t
lent overcame the July rigors, he may pos f
bly, have sufficient strength left to over "
'me the present crisis. The opinion pre- e
ails that the rigor is caused by pus in the 81
ack OF the wound. Dr. Boynton thinks it n
the result of the abscess in his right lung. s
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1881-09-22
AN EXCITING SCENE.
Burning Of the Exposition Hall at Kan.
sas City---2O,O0O People Fleeing
for their Lives.

| Tor their Lives.
KANSAS CITY, September ia terrible
disaster occurred at the Fair grounds this
afternoon, which resulted in the destruction
OF the main halls and all the surrounding
buildings . A fire broke out in the west end
of the main hall at 3:45 D. m. At that bour
the main hall was densely crowded and at
once panic seized the multitude All efforts
to quiet the excited and terror-stricken peo-
pie were of no avail, and in their wild con-
fusion they rushed hither and thither tramp
ling eachg other adown, while- shrieks and
groans filed the air An immense. heavy
black cloud of smoke came from the burning
building lin vast volumes and settled over
the grounds, which we're literally black with
moving mass of humanity estimated at
10000 people. Ahstrong wind was blowing
and the fire spread with wonderful rapidity.
quickly Communicating to the surrounding
I'm an almost incrediably short
space time the main building with all it's
collts4ts' was in ashes. The flames leaped
aacrlosstthe g ls avenues to Newspaper Row, quick
lyyssWalo lowing the temporary buildings of the
Times, Journal and Nail, the secretary's office
and number of refreshment stands in that
vicinity. They next attacked the grand
stand, in which not less than 10000 people
were seated watching the races The people
1ew in terror before the advancing fire. and
many fell and were trampled upon and
arge number were manned and mutiated.
| he confusion is'indescrbable. A panic had
eized dpon the vast multitude and it seemed
to quiet their fears No facilities
or extinguishing the fire were at hand, and
did not stop until there was no more ma
erlal for 1t: The fire department did not
each the, grounds in time to be of anv SER
ice. 1t had to lay 10000 feet of hose to get
7ater. 1t is believed there was no loss of
fe, aseno one is reported missing The loss
I'LL foot hp fully 1S50,OOO, including the
ulldlngs btheircontents s.iDhe losses. are.
among various exhibitors and !,
1ere was very little insurance. The Expo
tion Company's loss is about $4,000 The
oard of Directors held a meeting after the
re and announced to the public that they
i'll clear up the debris tonight and proceed
lth the programme tomorrow, beginning
here it was broken off to-day
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-04-16

WE have heard talk to the effect
that that portion Of the old 81.
Croix and Lake Superior land
grant from the junction stake to
Superior City, will be utilized by
the construction of railroad this
year bet~ cen the two points. Su-
perior is rapidly ~ashiag itself cf
the clay soil 1t has wailowed in for
a score aud quarter of years aud
is climbing to the very Greet OF the
wave OF prosperity. With The Air
Line and The Northern Pacific with
in her limits, Superior City can
snap her fingers at the village OF
Duluth, the once famous "Zeni,h
Cltee of the Unsalted Sea-" which
ten or eleven years ago threatened
to depopulate Northwestern Wis
consin. The tables are turning and
Superior City is now coming to the
front, which fact will be appreeiat,
ed and enjoyed by the old settlers
in this neck of The woods, who
have watched the fight from atal
from the first gun that was fired
"Truth crushed to earth will rise
asam," or words to that effect. -
St. Croix Republican.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-04-16

A GROWTH LIKE JACKS BEAN
sTALK.-Ihe iancies OF the Arabian
Nights are facts of to-day. Last
Monday mum Der Of laborers laid
the last rails of railroad shiSh
terminated In a broad and wild
praliie. The next Sunday night
the praire as dotted with houses,
halt dozen dry goods stores, as
many groceries, livery stable and
stock ard, three blacksmith shope,
ioarteen or fifteen eating houses,
and fifteen OF twenty saloons, those
Gr, at iOre-runncIs Of American
civilization. Three hundred people
had become citizens, and the prairie
had become the town Of Abeline.
Next morning the church belle
raog out and the worahipeIs knel,
where aeyen days before was 3
wilderness. Last Tuesday, or twu
weeks later, the population "ggre-
gated 1900 persons, and 3,5oC
visitors came TO attend eale oI
town lots; l39 lots were sold 10,
s24 sos. This is the moder
realization of The tancilul story o
Aladdln's p"lace.-[ Courier Joml.a
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-04-16

II Is said that the now cereal
lately introduced into the West,
and known as pampas lico, is OF
great value 10 the brewers. It
contains more starch and less oily
matter than corn, and can be malt
ed as easily as barley. Il grows
easily, and yields a large crop. Il
is thought that there viii soon be a
heavy demand for this cereal from
brewers.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-04-16

SNOW storms, tornadoeF, floods,
eruptions and earthquakes mark the
winter just closing as one % the
most ema' kable in history. A dis
patch from Constantinople reports
a more disastrous earthquake on
the island of Chic than the recent
one on tie island Of Ischia. The
town Of Chic and many neighoor-
ing villages were destroyed. The
terrible story is told in brief but
pregnant sentence The mum Der
of persons killed or injured is est
mated at three thousand !