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The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
Collision in the HarbOr.

There were great rush for Peaks Island
yesterday to attend the Fourth of July cele-
bration there, and all the island steamers were
crowded. In the afternoon there was very
narrow escape from a terrible disaster. The
steamer Gazelle was backing out of the dock
at Custom House wharf, when the Tourist
came round the corner at full speed. The
latter was heavily loaded and could not stop
at once. 1t looked for few moments as if
the Tourist must be crushed under the stern
of the larger boat People who were ON board
screamed and there was general confusion.
The alarm was conveyed to the officers Of
the Gazelle who succeeded in giving few
forward strokes of the paddles, thus getting
their boat partially out Of the way. The
Tourist struck the Gazelle but not heavily
Dozens of those on board the Tourist Chamber
ed over the sides. into the Gazelle. Neither
@o "@o i"1---SA,--l.-it uas a very narrow
escape from a serions disaster. Great creuIG +
due to the officers of both steamers for their
prompt and energetic action in the emergency.
Since W riting the above We learn that the
Gazelle was getting out of her dock in the
usual way. All care and attention was being
observed. The accident was not due to any
carelessness we are told on the part of the
captains of either boats who are very careful
men.
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
Bowdoin College.

BRUNSWICK, July 2, 1881.
The competition for the prizes in the military
department Of the College, which were pre-
sented by Hon. Peleg Chandler, of Boston.
came off this afternoon. The prize of fifteen
dollars for excellence in the drill was awarded
to F. L. johnson, of .'S1. Besides the prize for
excellency in drill their was also thirty-fve
dollars to be distributed as prizes for shooting
All members of the different companies have
been practicing at the range near the boat
house for the past two weeks. Five men from
each of the companies, who made the best
record during the practice of shooting, were
selected to constitute team. The following
were the members of the team:
Company Al. L. johnson, captain of '81
A. G. Cobb, 'S4; N. B. K. Pettengill, 'S3; g.
B. Swan, 'S3; A. 81. Perham, 'S3.
Company R-H. P. Kendall, captain 'S3; A.
Brown, of 'S4; G. G Adams, OF 'S4; f. H.
Gile, of 'S3; B. Sewall, 'S3.
Company CHI. E. Snow, captain 'S3: H. A.
Bascom, 'S3; W. j. Collins, '83; Lougran, '84;
Crosby, 'S2.
At the shoot, which occurred at 4.30, the
first prize of twenty dollars was awarded to
the members of Company B. The second
prize of ten dollars to the members of Com
pany G. Five dollars, for the best individual
score, was awarded to H. p Kendall
Prof. Ladd is to deliver the Baccala ursate
sermon before the graduating class Sunday,
| July 10th.
We regret to say that Prof. Ladd has accept
ed the offer of the Professorship of Interlec.
tual and Moral Science at Yales College.
Siasi..--~t:saIz s,rino of $500 has
been awarded to W. A. Perkins, 'S3.
Messrs Smith and Paine, of the class of '7S
are in town, arranging for their triennial re.
union, Commencement week
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04


Mr.. Dennison's axles turned up all right.
They had been put into Mr.. Corey's store.
Mr.. Rich took a typhoid fever patient to the
hospital in his ambulance yesterday
One of the steamers was out at the foot of
Myrtle street trying hydrant yesterday after
noon.
Warm day yesterday; wind northeast. Mer-
curry 7So. at noon.
The First Universalist Sunday School will
make their annual excursion to Lake Mariana
cook tomorrow. Good music will be provided.
Refreshments will be for sale at the restaurant
on the grounds.
:: Among the new ordinances Of the city of
Chicago is one which will be appreciated by
all victims of the insidious banana peel. It
says: "No person shall throw, cast, lay or
place ON any sidewalk in Chicago the rind or
peel of any orange, banana, apple or other
fruit, under the penalty of not less than 50 for
such offences
Some time Saturday night some miscreant
daubed the house of Mr.. Chas. Fl. johnson, at
No. 156 Bracket street, with Japan varnish or
asphaltum. The front of the house is almost
entirely covered, and is completely ruined.
st. Luke's Society will make an excursion
to Little Chebeague, to-day. Steamer Sea
Flower will leave State street wharf at 9. Is a..
m. There will be the usual amusements.
There was large party went from Lewiston
to Old Orchard yesterday. On the way back
at Pine Point there was row and several of
the party were beaten.
The Reform School boys rode round town
yesterday in their wagon ornamented with
flowers.
The public and some private buildings dis
played their flags yesterday.
Large numbers of people went to Old Or
chard yesterday, and also to Peaks Island.
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
CITY GOVERNMENT.
Regular Monthly Meeting of the City
Council.

The regular meeting of the City Council
took place last evening. There not being a
quorum present in either branch the meeting
was adjourned.
Prior to the adjournment of the Common
Council, Mr.. Clark offered the following reso-
luton which was accepted and requested
spread on the records:
Rssoloed, The people of this nation are to-
day called upon by circumstances we'll known
to us all to forego the many pleasures that
make this our national birthday so dear to us
and to surrender those joys and pleasant
memories for thoughts and feeling that no
words of mine can adequately express. The
intensely exciting messages received since
the morning of the I'd except perhaps the as
sassination of our lamented Lincoln have no
parallel in the history Of our country and in
consideration of the sad intelligence that an
attempt has been made upon the life of our
beloved and honored President whereby we
may momentarily expect the sad intelligence
OF his death l move you as a slight token of
our deep solicitude for his recovery that this
body adjourn.
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
The Feeling Abroad.

BERLIN, July 4.-Private dispatches relating
to the attempted assassination of President
Garfield, arrived in Berlin Saturday afternoon
The Emperor, who was at Ems, and Bismarck
who was at Kissengen, were Immediately ap-
prised OF the fact. Both were deeply concern
ed and ordered that the fullest particulars be
sent them
Privy Councillor Bush, of the foreign office,
Immediately called at the American legation,
officially tending the sincerest condolences on
the part of the Emperor, and expressing a
hope OF the failure of the henious attempt
The Emperor will send an autograph letter
fPaqsa dsht vaayrss and hopes Of
AT the Geographical society, where celebri-
ties OF science and art had assembled to greet
DR.. Schliemann and listen to report of his
latest excavations, the assembly indignantly
discussed the ominous news. In financial cir
Giles there was remarkable calm and nnbounded
confidence in the order and stability of the
American constitution. The morning papers
OF Berlin all comment on the news regardless
OF party feeling and express the warmest sym.
pathy for the President and the United States
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
METEOROLOGICAL

INDICATIONS roH THR NEXT TwENTy-soUs
HOURS.
War DEr'T, OFTIcR CEIzg SIeNALl
OFFICKR, Washington. ID. c.,
July 8, A. NJ.
For New England,
sSweather, variable winds, shifting to
soutberly, lower barometer, stationary or
higher temperature.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The temperature has fallen slightly in
the northern portion of the Middle Atlantic
States and the southern portion of New Eng
land, elsewhere it has risen slightly.
Light rains are reported from New England
and:.the southern portion of the Middle At
liant ic States, elsewhere fair weather has pre-
vailed. Fair weather Is indicated for the
Middle and South Atlantic States and the
Ohio Valley and Tennessee for to-day and to-
rnoyroU
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
LATEST BULLETINS.
Slight Relapse Succeeded by Par
tial Recovery.
THE PRESIDENTS SYMPTOMS
STILL ENCOURAGING.
[5.15 p. nal

[5.15 p. m.]
WASHINGTON, July 4.
The President partook Of quantity of
chicken broth short time ago and has retain
ed it. He is resting about the same as when
his condition was last reported.
[6.25 P. M.
There is strong feeling outside of the
White House that the Presidents condition is
moro critical at this time than it has yet been.
This impression rests undoubtedly on the re-
marks privately made by those who are con-
versant with the case and whose avenues of
information are of the best possible character.
No official bulletin will probably be issued ut
present and it is held that the physicians in
attendance are deferring bulletin in hopes
that change for the better will occur.
[7.30 PM
The anxiety which has been very intense all
the afternoon has certainly increased great
deal in the last hour, and in the city at least
the gravest apprehensions are entertained of a
fatal ISSUE
l0FFICIAL BULLETIN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 3.-7.45 P. M
The President this evening is not so comfort
able. He does not suffer so much from pain
in the feet. The tympanites is again more
noticeable Pulse 1876; temperature 101 9;
respiration "a.
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04

AJOTICE is hereby given that the "Joint Stand
IN ing Committee on Laying out New Streets
to whom referred the petition of j. ID. Fessen-
den and others praying that Poplar" street may be
laid out from Cumberland to Congress street. will
meet at the junction of Poplar and Cumberland
stress on WEDNESDAY, the sixth day Of July
next A. d. 1884, at three O'Clock p m. to hear all
parties interested and then and there determine
and adjudge whether public convenience and neces-
sites require that said Poplar street should be laid
out and If they should SO adjudge will then and
there lay but said street and fix the damages as
required by law.
Also said Committee will meet at the Mayors Of
flee in the City building, on said WEDNESDAY,
the sixth day of July next, A. d. 1881, at o'clock
p. M to hear all parties interested in the petition
of James w. Brackett and others praying that Is
land Avenue on Peaks Island be continued around
property, and in front of the house occupied by
Mrs. Mary A. Adams, to land of James w. Brack-
EFT, thence easterly over land given by james w.
Bracket to the city for road by and along the
northerly side line of his land; also petition OF
Henry Trefethen for continuation of street Peaks
Island around the shore on said Peaks Island and
then and there determine and adjudge whether pub
lie convenience and necessities require that said
Island Avenue should be so laid out and continued
and if they should adjudge will then and there
lay out said continuation of Island Avenue and fix
the damages as required by law.
WILLIAM SENTER,
ALBION LITTLE,
EDWARD II. SARGENT, Committee
JA1RUS TALBOT, on Laying out
WM. MCALENEY, New Streets
RICHARD X. galley.
jun28 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
EXECUTIVE MANSION, lip. M.

10 the Press.
On behalf Of the President and Mrs. Gar
field desire to make public acknowledgement
OF the very numerous messages of coincidence
and affection received since Saturday morning
from almost every State in the Union-from
the South as bountifully as from the North, =
und from countries beyond the sea have come
messages of anxious inquiry and tender words
OF sympathy in such numbers that it has been
found impossible to answer them in detail I,
therefore. ask the newspapers to express for
the President and Mrs. Garfield the deep graft
tude which they feel for the devotion their
fellow countrymen and friends abroad in this
hour of heavy offiiction.
JAMES G.. BLAINE,
Secretary eff State.
PARIS, July 4.
To N. p. Geofroy French, Minister at Wash
iogton, d. c..
BE good enough to convey to Madame Gar
neld sentiment of sorrow and sympathy which
the President and government feel. You will
express at the same time to the Vice President
OF the United States the deep and profound
grief which this attempt has caused through
out att France
BATHELMY ST. HELAIRE.
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
Springvale.

There would have been great celebration
here to-day but for the sad news from the Presi-
dent. A crowd OF two thousand people as
sembled, most of whom had not heard the
news of the Presidents condition. They
were to have been addressed by Clarence Hale,
Esq, of Portland. Mr. Hale came forward
and announced the dispatches with relation to
the Presidents hopeless condition and de-
clined to speak further, as it was not fitting
that there should be public exercises. Howard
Frost, Esq, suggested that the exercises be at
once adjourned, and after prayer and bene-
diction by Rev. MIR. Blaisdell the crowd dis
persed. f.
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
THE FOURTH.
Its Observance in Portland,

Yesterday was the quietest Fourth probably
known to our citizens for years. The city was
quleter than is customary on Sundays, if we
omit the occasional popping of cracker or re-
port OF gun This was due partly to the abb
sorbing interest taken in the condition of
President Garfield, and more especially to the
lack OF any appropriation for a celebration.
A national salute was fired by the LIST U. S.
Artillery from Fort Georges.
The several excursions were well patronized.
The John Brooks took large and delightful
number to Seguin and the Kennebec. The
Chestnut street society went to Pownal. and
the Pine street to Old Orchard.
An excellent dinner and supper was fur
nished the police by Mrs. Lizzie White at the
station and received the hearty praise of ALL
Officer Bell had charge of the dinner arrange
ments.
The High School Cadets, Capt. Richardson,
went to Lake Sebago accompanied by Col
Inns Portland Band and Drum Major Bean. A
large number of the friends of the company
also went. The shoot did not take place I'M
til afternoon owing to the non-arriyal of the
cartridges. The best score was made by Lieut.
Talbot. The boat race was won by Cadet
Carpenter. The concert by the band was
much enjoyed. The boys returned home
about $50 p. m.
There was not large attendance to witness
the trotting contests at Presumpscot Park.
The public mind seemed to be concentrated
elsewhere. The day was fine and the track in
good condition.
There were two races, one for three minute
class with purses of $50, $50, $40, and another
for 40 class OF $50, $40 and 800.
The races were well contested and were trot-
ted off promptly, enabling everybody to return
to townby tea-time, customlmore honored
in the breach than in the observance
In the 40 class Of the seven horses entered
but FIVE rHppoaroo Ieanor.
x~saas~ Dog, BLACK Arthur, Lydia NJ, BLACK
Ranger. In drawing for positions the latter
had the outside. 1t is a singular circumstance
that at the conclusion of the first heat the po-
sitions of the horses in the draw were precise
ly reversed.
Black Ranger won the race with ease in
three straight heats. There was some very
pretty trotting i'm the second heat between
Lydia M. and Leanor for second position.
In the third heat Yellow Dog made vexa-
tious delay in starting and was deservedly dis
tanced for running. The runs, however, fore
ed Black Ranger up to 2.35, and it looked as
though he could have done better had it been
a necessity.
In the three minute class, of the seven en-
tries two appeared to start-Lotta and Noble.
1t was an easy victory for Noble, the gelding
winning in three straight heats. The follow
ing are the
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04

PERSONAL.
Gen. Thorn, of the United States Engineer
Corps, has detailed Mr.. Haagensen, of that
corps, to make the survey of Lynn harbor.
Mr.. Martin G. Jones, whose death is an
nounced, was a member of Ligonia Lodge and
Eastern Star Encampment of Odd Fellows
and also the Mutual Relief Association.
At the close of the communion service in
the Chestnut street church last Sunday morn
ng Mr.. Wilmot W. Hilton, jeweller, Of this
city, and Miss Eliza S. Weeman were married
by Rev. DR.. McKeown in presence of large
congregation. The ceremony was performed
according to the ritual of the church and was
very beautiful, the organ playing appropriate
music. The parties started on their wedding
tour with the good wishes Of many friends.
Mr.. Charles L. Fox, whose studio on Gray
street attracted attention last winter from our
people interested in art, sailed for Europe Sat
urday by the Allan line from Quebec, to pur-
sue his art studies in Paris during an extended
Mr.. Dennison received caBlegram from
Naples Sunday confirming the death of Thax-
ter, the sculptor.
The President.
The public yesterday were as anxious to OBJ
tain the news of the condition of the Presi-
dent as on Saturday and Sunday, but there
was not that gathering in crowds in the public
Streets The newspaper offices were continual
ly filled by the shifting groups of men of all
parties, who called to inquire what the latest
intelligence was. The PRESS extra, at 11.50;
met with great demand, and the sale of that
and of the regular morning issue was very
large. All through the evening the telephone
was constantly ringing, and really necesstated
the employment of an extra hand to tend it,
which was not supplied.
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
RAILROAD COLLISION.
Seven Persons Killed and Five
Injured.
FATAL FORGETFULNESs OF AN EN-
GINEER.

CAIRO, July 4.-Seven persons were killed
and twelve wounded by the accident on the
Kentucky Central Railroad, twelve south of
Coventon. this afternoon. All were residents
Of Covington. The names of the killed are
John Pye, Michael Dixon, VIM. Allspy, VIM.
Wichan, John Catlar and two boys, names I'M
known. The others were passengers The
disaster resulted through collision of the
south bound Lexington express with a picnic
exclusion which was backing north for another
load. The train dispatcher ordered Conductor
Frank Matlock to side track at Culbertson
station to let the picnic train pass and the con-
ductor gave orders to the engineer, who forgot
them and passed the station. The collision
was in a deep curved cut. Both locomotives
are total wreck.
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
Band Tournament.

To-day the much talked of band tournament
will take place at Lake Maranacook. Full
particulars in regard to the contest and parti-
cipants have been given in our columns from
time to time, so that little now remains to be
said. While not looking for any disturbance,
yet the Maine Central authorities have
thought it best to have strong force of police
on the grounds during the day. Deputy
Marshal Black and squad of twenty men
will go from this city. and the marshals of
Biddeford, Augusta, Bangor and other cities,
/. will be on hand, each with picked squad.
Two specials will leave this city for the Lake,
the first at s and the second at a. m.
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
Horse Shot.

Yesterday some boys got in the rear sof Mr.
W. D. Harmon's stable, on Paris street, with
large sized cannon. Mr.. Harmon asked
them to remove further but they refused
They discharged the cannon which was loaded
with large stone, at the stable. The stone
hit valuable FIVE year old colt in the breast
and killed him. One of the boys, son of a
SWede named Bruins, was arrested.
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
MAGNIFICENT strawberries.

Yesterday we received some of the hand
soonest strawberries ever seen in this city.
Two baskets were from Hodgdon & Soule and
were raised by Mr.. Porross of si--cAra- AZ
Parrot.- iu-raise JIG, 900 boxes this season
which will be handled by Messrs. Hodgdon &
Soule.
One box of Sharpe's seedlings was raised
by G. H. Thorpe, Ocean street, Deering. These
berries were enormous, two layers filling a
box. Another box came from DIR. Torrington
eight berries more than half filling box,
some of them an inch in diameter.
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
TEE ASSASSIN.

What is Known of Him in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn, July 4.-Guiteau, the
here during the Moody and Sankey revival
four years ago, sitting on the platform witch
the speakers and clergymen. He wanted to in
stitute series of meetings here, he to speak
on the Second Coming of Christ. He depart
ed from his boarding house and a writ was
issued, but he outrun the sheriff and escaped
A year later he lectured here in church his ad-
dress being reply to Ingersoll's attack on the
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04

Yesterday man arrived on the St.John boat.
After arriving he scraped the acquaintance of
a stranger and after several drinks the stran-
ger asked the man to lend him $125, while he
stepped into the Falmouth Hotel to pay bill.
The stranger took the $125, went into the Fall
mouth, and at last accounts the man was look
ing for him and his money.
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
VICE PRECEDENT ARTHUR.
His Bearing Winning General Common
PHYSICIANS OPINIONS.
DR.. Bliss Says there il Reason eor

DR.. Bliss Says there is Reason for Hope,
DR.. Bliss, in conversation at noon upon the
Presidents condition, says that while it is still
critical, there is every reason for hope of his
recovery, and considering the nature of the
wound the situation is as favorable as it
possibly could be. Regarding the crisis the
doctor said: "1f the President passess tbrongh
to-day without losing strength, it will be ex-
ceedingy encouraging. The crisis, however.
cannot be definitely fixed as there NAV be
change at any time.'
The doctors said that the examinations
which have been made confirm the opinion
that the ball is located in the neghborhood of
the liver. The Presidents diet consists almost
exclusively of milk and lime water, which he
has retained very well. He vomited slightly
early this morning. The doctor in conclusion
SAID, we all know that the President is in an
exceedingly precarious condition, but there is
very good ground for hopes of his recovery
Mrs. Garfield is bearing the trial most nobiy
and her fortitude has assisted us in our work
very much indeed. With her continued aid
and the Presidents vitality, we hope for favor
able results Of course we cannot ventura
opinions, hence we aim to bulletin the facts "a
they appear from time to time, for the nurnose
OF permitting the public to draw their own
conclusions through the aid of the medical
fraternity. '--0''o''
The Portland daily press., 1881-07-04
Portland & OgdenSburg.

We hear that it is probable a meeting of
railroad men and capitalists will very soon be
held in this city to look over the Portland &
Ogdensburg, examine the terminal facilities
here, and see what the advantages are that
may be derived from Western connections.