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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
THE PRESIDENT.
His Physicians Very Hopeful.-No unfav'
orable Change.

Hi. Physicians Very Hopeful.-No unfav'
orable Change.
NEW YORK, JULY. Washington dis
patch saws all is cheerfulness at the White
House to-day The condition Of the Presl-
dent is satisfactory and encouraging, and there
are those among his physicians and atfen-
dants who now firmly believe that there Is
lust possibility that he may recover from
his cruel wounds. All through the long night
the sufferer rested we'll, and no unfavorable
svmptoms have manifested themselves since
Monday night The absence of the pain and
nausea. coupled with the fact that whatever
nourishment he partakes of remaines on his
stomach and assimilates beyond the doctors
most sanguine expectations, leads much to
hone from his magnificent physique and rug
ged constitution.
A Washington dispatch says that when Dr.
Bliss left the Presidents house this morning,
he said: 1.-The President is doing splendidly.
He slept well only waking once in while to
ask for a drink. He seems to be more nour-
ishable and asked if he could have some oat
meal. have ordered oat meal Cruel to be
made for him. We have only two great dam
gers to fear now, secoDandy hemorrhage and
pyaemia. There are no indications of these
troubles as yet, and we do not consider them
to come now. There is a possibility of such
complications arising, however, and we shall
do all we can to guard against them. The
President is doing excellently. DIR. Boynton,
who left Mrs. Garfield at Long Branch, at the
death of the Presidents uncle. has returned
to Washington, and is much rejOiced at the
improvement of the President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
AUDITOR FRENCH
Says the Government Ought to Keep
Him in Office.

-
Him in Office.
NEW YORK, July I. A Washington spec
ial says that the Secretary of the Interior
has relieved Ophilus French from duty as
auditor of the Central Pacific Railroad ac-
counts. COnversing upon the subject of his
removal, French remarked that he or Attor-
ney General McVeagh had to retire from
office; that had he been allowed to remain
in office. he would have in the United States
Treasury bv the end of the year, the entire
amount due the United States from rail-
roads, viz: about 500, 000, 900; that as mat
tiers now stand. the suit of the United States
against railroad companies will be costly to
the government. and will not be concluded
during the administration of Attorney Cen
eral McVeagh.
French claims that his efforts to have been
to bring about settlement with the rail-
roads satisfactory to both parties and bene-
fetal, and that he did not intend TO practice
sharpness or deal unfairly with the railroads.
By putting him out of office he says that the
government will lose the benefit of his five
or six years experience, and with all that
valuable experience, and his thorough knowl-
edge of all matters pertaining to the accounts
of the Central Pacific Railroad indebtedness
to the government, he may be driven over to
the other side.
French claims to know no successor to
him in the office OF auditor, who will likely
be appointed for the time being. The ac-
counts will remain in charge of the chief
book-keeper of the bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08

WASHINGTON, July. The following dis
patch was sent by the the surgeons in charge
to the two consulting surgeons this after
noon:
Executive Mansion-l P. NJ. During the
past u hours the President has continued to
improve slowly. As was anticipated slight
rise of temperature and a slight increase in
the frequency of the pulse occurred during
the afternoon and evening At $50 the
pulse was l02; temperature, 1905; respira-
ton 90. But in accordance with the diurnal
movement both the pulse and temperature
were again diminished. This morning showed
some improvement and it was better than
Yesterday at the same hour. At A. NJ.
his pulse was "a; temperature SOL; respira-
ton 90. We anticipate, of course, similar
movement for some days to come and so, to-
day, find at | p. NJ. the pulse was 100; temp
erature, 1908; respiration 90. Last evening
at $50 p. NJ. quarter Of a grain of morphia
sulphate was administered hypodominically
and the President slept very we'll during the
night In addition to chicken broth and
albumen, he had yesterday, small quantity
of scraped beef tenderloin, which he did not
relish very much. This morning he had oat
meal cruel and milk at intervals of two hours
which he relished. The yellowishness of the
skin. so common after wounds of this charac-
ter, developed to a slight degree during the
day, yesterday, but is not marked this morn
ing. We do not attack great deal of i'm
portance to this symptoms except so far as
to confine the opinion already formed Of
the nature of the wound altogether. We feel
that the patient has done as we'll as could
reasonably have been done up to the present
time. Our hopes for his ultimate recovery
are strengthened by events of the last two
days.
(Signed) ID. w. Bliss,
J. X. BARNES,
J. j. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBNRN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
A DREADFUL ACCIDENT
At Rangeley, in Which Fifteen Men are
Severely Injured.

PHILLIPS, July Z. A frightful accident
occurred at Rangeley, Wednesday. In rails
ing meeting house frame the roof was being
put on when the big timbers, rafters and if
teen men fell through to the ground floor,
and one man through that to the cellar. Ten
men were more or less injured. Master
workman VIM. Berry of Canton, had his
shoulder blade broken, Wesley Raymond
had one leg terribly broken and mangled, and
the ankle of his other leg dislocated. Chas.
Sumner had an ankle dislocated and the other
bruised. Two sons of John Niles, Frank and
Dennis, are said to be badly injured, G. NJ.
Estey Of the GreenvaIe House, received slight
injuries. Captain WILDER ran a special train
after the Pennington doctors, and they were
on the ground with the Phillips physicians
soon after midnight, Raymond's right leg
has been amputated and his left foot badly
crushed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08

wAsHuoros, July z. Ex-senator Con.'
ling sent the following telegram TO VICE 1e'
ident Arthur this afternoon;
New York, July Z.
To Hon, C. A. Arthur, Washington.
Please say to Mrs. Garfield Tor me 'na; Me-
d.v's reports are most welcome ana reJoice
nth me for happiness they give TO her.
(signedD ROSCOE ooN
James to Cooking.
w..xerox Julv Z. To this dispatch
p..,1,..,er General James has sent the fol-
lowing reply:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July q.
To Hon. Roscoe Conkling, 9Th Avenue ho.e,,
The Vice President placed your teieera"
in NV hands for delivery to Mrs. osrnelu'
have complied with his request anu g.
Garfield desires me to return her THANKS ior
your kindly sympathy.
(SignedJ HOS. l.. 1Ar Caro-.,
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ARTHUR AND BLAINE.
A Conference Held Last Evening.

New YORK. July Z. A Washington spec.
;ai saws that Vice President Arthur was last
evening closeted with Secretary Blaine: Inc
conference lasted nearly an hour. Both gen
tIemen looked fresh, and bright, alto Sether
different from Yesterday and the day before
When this fact was mentioned to Arthur, ne
replied with = smile, "As the President se's
better get better too
Blaine cheerfully answered the question As
to what news, BY saying: 1.-The President IS
doing splendidly." Since Arthur arrived
members of the cabinet have called on him
at Senator Jones' residence every morning.
and two or three others every evening. Sec
retary Blaine has not missed an evening"
and his visits have lasted from forty minutes
to an hour each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
Cheerfulness Reigns at the
White House.
Physicians Erpress Greater
Hopes of Hts Recovery.
OFFICIAL BULLETINS.

WASHINGTON, July :. 6 A. M.-The Pres
iGent passed more comfortable night and
continues steadily to improve. He is cheer
full and asks for additional food. Pulse "a,
temperature 80 /, respiration 20. No further
bulletin will be issued until one o'clock.
Signed ID. W. BLISS,
J. X. BARNES,
J. J. WOODWARD.
ROBERT REYBURS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
Bogus Certificates.

tits no vile drugged stuff, pretending to be
made of wonderful foreign roots, barks, &C..
and pulled up by long bogus certificates of
pretended miraculous cures, but a simple,
pure, effective medicine made of well-known
valuable remedies, that furnishes its own
certificates by it, cures. We refer to Hop
Bitters, the purest and best of medicines.
See another column.-Repn6iiean.
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Up. M.-The condition of President Gar
field, continues quite rs favorable as this
morning. Pulse 100. temperature lOO.s, res
piration % Unless some unfavorable change
should occur, no further bulletin will be is
sued until =. NJ
Signed ID. w. Bliss, NJ. D.,
j. X. BARNES,
j. J. WOODWARD.
ROBERT REYBURN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08

sP. M-The favorable condition OF the
President continues. Pulse LOG, temperature
100 ., respiration 25. Unless some unfav-
orable change occurs, no further bulletin will
be issued until tomorrow morning.
(Signed) D. w. BLISS,
]. X. BARNES,
J. J WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.
s25, 900 Raised for Mrs. Garfield.

New YORK. July Z. At special meeting
of the Chamber of Commerce to-day, resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted, setting forth
unspeakable grief and indgnations at the
attempted assassination of the President.
On motion of Cyrus w. Field it was voted
to raise S25, 900 for Mrs. Garfield and her
children as an appreciation of the noble con-
duct of her husband. The amount was at
once subscribed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
Guiiteau's Case.

WASHINGTON, July :. District Attorney
Corkhell says no action will be taken regard
ing Guitteau's case until the result of the
Presidents wounds is finally determined.
Referring to the papers taken from Guitteau.
Col. Corkhell is reported to have said that
those papers are not so very important. The
only very important one / have is full de-
tailed history of the crime from its inception
to its elimination, which l believe is accu-
rateiy correct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
PROVIDING; FOR EMERGENCIES.
Congress TO be Governed if the Presiden
is Worse.

New YORK, July I. The Posts Washing
ton dispatch SAYS: at is said on good auth
GRITTY, that proclamation converting Con-
gress in special session, has been prepared and
signed by the President. to be issued in the
event of his illness taking an unfavorable
and necessarily fatal turn. The object of
this action, which, it is said, has been taken
with the approval of the Cabinet and Vice
President Arthur, is to provide against any
possible contingency. The session could be
called to elect President of the Senate pro
tenn and speaker of the House, and no mis-
cellaneous would be likely to be considered.
Later. The above report is contradicted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
A Contest Discontinued.

FARNISeToS, July Z. The Village Cor
poration here voted to-day, to crrry the con-
test over the legality of the bonds in aid of
the NJ. c. r. R., no further
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
The punishment Of Guiteau, if the Presi.

The punishment Of Guiteau, if the Presi-
dent RECEIVERS, and the criminal is con-
victed, will be imprisonment at hard labor
for term of not less than two nor more
than eight years. This is the penalty
fixed by the code of the District Of Col
umbia, where he will be tried. There is
a popular feeling that the penalty is not
what the crime deserves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08

Most touching Of all things connected
with the condition OF President Garfield,
were the love, tenderness and heroism
manifested by the wife and mother of the
sufferer while his life was despaired Of by
nearly all others. Such women will
be remembered with everlasting
gratitude, respect and love by the Amcri-
can people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
WASHINGTON. July

WASHINGTON. July Z.
To Hon Roscoe Conkling, Fifth Avenue
Hotel, New York:
Thanks fer your letter of the 5th, which
has just reached me. It's suggestions will
be carefully considered. and ito kind mes
sages of sympathy will be carried to the
President and Mrs. Garfield 1t the earliest
opportunity.
(Signed) WAYxE NcVrAcH.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL


NEW YORK, july.
Money active at 3a5 on call and closed al AS
Prime mercantile paper 3a4l. Excn ange ste adv
81 for long, and sol for short. Governments
quiet. State bonds inactive. Railroad bonds active
stock market opened strong.
transactions. 224,44 shares.
Closing bids:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08

$50 A. M.-The Presidents symptoms
are probably less dangerous this morning
than at any previous time. The first callers
this morning were Postmaster Gen. James
and Second Assistant Postmaster General
Elmer. Both left with bright faces. and DR..
Bliss, who is now looking over the morning
mails. looks very well satisfied with the
course matters are taking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
UNOFFICIAL BULLETINS.

WASHINGTON, July =, $50 A. M.-The
President passed very comfortable night,
and is thought to be somewhat improved this
morning. There are physicians with him
now. The official bulletin will be issued
shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
Secretary Blaine's Dispatch to Minister
Lowell.
DR.. Hamilton Says that he Believes that
the Critical Period is Now Past.


New YORK. July Z. DR.. Frank Hamilton,
referring to the information in the dispatch
from DR.. Bliss and others last evening, said:
THE information contained in their telegram
is very encouraging in its character. 1t in
dicates that the dangerous symptoms Of the
Presidents case have given place to SYMPTOMS
much more favorable"
You feel more hopeful. then, of the Pres.
ident's ultimate recovery than you did on
Tuesday evening.
ooh, yes, much more hopeful. 1t now
seems as if there was every reason to look for
the Presidents recovery. The Presidents
symptoms are of simple traumatic peritonites.
as accrues with ordinary wounds on the body.
l believe that the critical period in his case
is now past,
Correspondence Between Mcveagh and
C0nkling.
WASHINGTON, July I. The follow ing cor
respondence has passed between ex-senator
Conkling and Attorney Gen. McVeagh:
FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, N. Y. Jnly 5.
To Gen. McVeagh
NV Dear Sir: The adherence with which
all decent men alike shudder at the attempt
to murder the President.
have given great thought to the matter to
which your attention may or may not have
turned. In the criminal code trials, pre-
meditated homicide in all cases, irrespective
of the victim numbering, being visited by the
greatest penalty. Perhaps no distinction
between one case and another could be found
ed on the public relations held BY the person
slain, but in the case of the attempt to muir
der, a broad distinction can be made for
assailing the life of an individual, or an at
tempt to take life of special value to the
whole people. The shocking occurrence Of
Saturday, think. demands that the defini-
ton and punishment of assaults aimed at
high executive officers, whether successful or
not should be made thoroughly rigorous.
The man who attempted the life of the Pres
ident, if morally responsible, commits an
offense which the nation ought to guard
against and punish by the execution
of all the power that a civilized nation
may employ. l suggest this as a
deserving consideration. Ny sympathies
are with the President and with all of you
every hour. The conflict of reports keeps
hope and fear striving with each other, with
nothing stable except faith and trust that the
worst is over. wish you would express to
the President my deepest sympathy in this
hour which should hush all discords and en-
list all prayers for his safe deliverance
Please also give Mrs. Garfield NV most re-
spectful coincidence. Trusting all will be
we'll. cordially yours,
(Signedl
Roscoe CoxKLIxG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08

Executive Observation-Disclosures. There
has been no material change in the condition
Of the President since the date Of the last of.
fetal bulletin. he is resting quietly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08

$50 p. M.-The symptoms of the Presi.
dent continue to be favorable. The reports
that jaundice had set in, or that there has
untrue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
aailu 4nnntbef 5unrnaI.
Augusta, Friday Morning, July 8.

The Presidents Improvement seems to
be all that the anxious and loving heart
Of the nation could hope for.
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CARD.

The citizens Of Kennebec County are informed "
that their business at Augusta, corner of Water
and Bridge Streets, viii hereafter be un er the eUn
troll of one Of their most successful managers, nv
j. +. BEAN, late of sarhias and Bangor, ana lhs,
trust that the growing demand for the ''popu,sss.
singer" coupled with hi uniring zeal in meeting H.
wants of customers, will enable him to que ooa'''
their already extensive business In our midst.
juneD0 feodlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08

u EPORT of the Condition Of the Free.
II mans National Bank, ut Augusta. In {
the State Of Maine. at the close OF business
June 3Oth. 1881.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, sl2o5l y
Oye,,lrafts AS q
L. $. Bonds TO secure circulation, 100000
Other stocks bonds aud mort cages, 2.sO@
Due from approved reserve agents, 49, q
Due from other National Banks. 4a9
Due from STATE Banks and bankers, ., 40@
Real estate furniture and fixtures, 5000 O
Current expenses and taxes paid, 1,26g
Checks and other cash items, 473 Il
Bills of other Banks, l,66i w
Fractional paper currency, nickels and
pennies, 3s@
Specie, a,2>5 "
Legal tender notes, 200 d
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer Is
per cent. of circnlation,) 4,5WW
Total s29i,sis o.
Capital stock paid in, 100000 %
surplus fund, $4,000
Undivided profits SEA 81
National Bank notes outstanding, $500 "
Dividends unpaid. Tvs W
Individual deposits subject to check, 70ll6 u
cashiers CHI, cks outstanding, l,U "
Due to other National Banks, 7N3
Total, s29I sI3 o.
STATE OF MAINE, County Of Kennebec, ss:
!, S. b. GLAZIER, Cashier of the abovenamed
bank, do soemnly swear that the above statement
true to the best of my knowledge and belief
:. Ii. GLAZlER Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 9th DAY
of July, 1881. -
EUGENE W. wHITEHOUsE,
Justice of the Peace.
CoRaEcT-Attest:
v. +, M hAEnEif: Directors.
SAMUEL TITCOMB.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08

$50 p. M.-The condition of the Presi-
dent remains substantially unchanged since
the last official bulletin. The slight increase
of temperature and pulse since this forenoon
is said by physicians to be only the natu raj
fiuctuation of the fever from morning until
noon. The President has eaten chicken
broth to-day, and expressed strong desire
about noon, for toast and oat meal with milk.
the latter was given him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08

lo.45 A. M.-Attorney General McVeagh
says that the Presidents condition is very
favorable indeed. He does not consider the
President out of danger, but he says that he
appears to be passing out of it as steadily As
can be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-07-08
Chicago Produce Market.
t,ulCAgO. July z.

wursr-hieher: No. Chicago spring oel cas- n
II o3; Aug. 09s; Sept. 'ose2a' NO 'e'
i i1g higher at 4saa4si and cash 4sl bid; 16a
A. %ars Pphigher; $50 for c.sh; %. for for Aug;
3ss for sept
xYE-steady: 81.
RARLEY-que' ut CO. .
PORK-a Il 10 for cash and II 10 for Aug
II on fer Sept 49,
,NRD-at IL 20 for cash II SIS; Aug. II 30; Sept.
BULK MEAr-Shouldefs. 10; Short rib, g
Short clear. Q G5.
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Guiteau was not so insane but that he
knew the difference in effect between
shooting the President and Mr.. Blaine.
He wanted change in the course OF the
administration, and that. he reasoned.
could not be brought about by shooting
Secretary Blaine, but could be accom-
plished bv the murder ofthe President and
the consequent accession to the Presiden-
CIV Of Vice President Arthur. For an in
sane person, il Gniteau be such, he had
a remarkably clear, practical understand
ing of what he wanted to do, and where
he ought to put his bullets in order to ac-
complish his purpose. The crazy Nc
Namarra. who has been threatening Mr..
Blaine's lite has not so much method in
his madness "a Guiteau manifested.
The Philadelphia Press pays deserved
tribute TO Secretary Blaine for the splen-
did manner in which he has discharged
the weighty and delicate responsibilities
which have deyolved upon him since the
shooting of the President. The Press
says: 'Of all the men in the United
States who have felt the weight of the
present affection, upon none has it fallen
heavier than upon Secretary Blaine. The
loved friend of the President and his most
trusted adviser, he was present at the as
sassination and helped both tn catch the
assassin and to assist the President. Since
then he has been assiluous in his atten-
tons and attendance at the bedside of his
wounded chief In addition to this the
weight of attending to the enormous and
extraordinary mass of messages OF inquiry
sympathy and coincidence from noted per-
sons at home and abroad has fallen upon
him. Many of these required his personal
answer. Above all. he has been the NOV
ing spirit in all questions of executive and
official business. and has directed nearly
every Government movement. The shock
of the blow alone would he enough to un-
man and distract any ordinary man. and
that Mr. Blaine has stood up under the
work and the nervous suspense is a tes-
timony to his extraordinary powers and
ability which deserves to be thankfully
and gratefully acknowledged and re-
corded"
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The Symptoms Still More Favorable.

WASHINGTON, Jnly Z. In conversation,
this afternoon. with DR.. Boynton, the Presi-
dents family physician, DR.. Bliss, expressed
the opinion that his chance of recovery is
now considerably more than even. The
danger of peritomitis, he said, was rapidly
passing away, and although it might still oc-
cur, its occurrence had become improbable.
Only accidents are now TO be apprehended,
he said, and the only one likely to terminate
fatally were secondary hemOrrhage and
dy@mia or blood rising. Secondary hem
orrhage might occur at any time, up to the
seventh day but on account of the course
which the ball took and the place where it is
supposed to be, the danger eff secondary hem
orrhage was not, in Bliss opinion serious
one.
Secretar ny Blaine's Dispatch to Minister
Lowell.
WASHINGTON, July 7. Secretary Blaine
sent to-day noon the following dispatch to
Minister Lowell at London, in answer to
pressing inquiries from the English cabinet
WASHINGTON, July Z.
To Lowell, Minister of the United States,
London.
President Garfield continues to improve.
Every symptom to-day is favorable.
JAMES G. BLAINE,
Secretary of State.