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What George william Curtis Saws.
dispatch TO the Globe Democrat.

Special dispatch TO the Globe Democrat.
New YORK, July 5.-Geolge Will
liam Curtis was asked to-day: $50
what do you attribute the attempt on
the presidents life?'
81 Think" MIR. Curtis replied, "that
it grows out ofparty spirit infamed to
white heat. tits not the work of any
particular faction, but it was the spirit
of faction which really loaded the pistol
that was fired at the president; that
spirit is prompted by nothing so much
as by what is called the 'spoils system
Everybody who takes part in the can.
vass feels that he is entitled to an office,
and that conviction will easily upset
ight-headed and unprincipled men.
.Assass nation is the natural conse-
quence."
"In the event of President Garfeld's
death, what do you think would be the
policy of Vice President Arthur"
Il persume that If Mr.. Arthur should
become President, in his ignorance
and inexperience he would be compel.
ed to rely on some one more capable
than himself; obviously this person
would be Mr.. Conkling, and he would
be the controlling influence of the ad-
ministration Yet l should hope that
Mr.. Arthur and Mr.. Conkling would
see that the general policy indicated
by the Garfield administration is the
only policy which could be pursued
with due regard to the public welfare
and the interests of the republican
party. In any case a change in the
administration must be regarded as a /
very great calamity, and grave rebuke
of the manner in which national con.
ventions make their nominations.
"In your judgement would Vice
president Arthur make any changes"
II think he would make some i'm
portant changes. They would, sup
pose, be made gradually, and it is i'm
possible to say how far it might 60,
but for the President of the United
States he has been trained IN a very
bad school,"
:"Doyo think if Vice President
Arthur became president through tie
his policy wonld be such
Is to unite the republican party?n
''If am correct in my supposition
hat Mr.. Conkling would be the con.
rolling influence of his administration,
do not think it would tend to har.
nonize the republican party. The
President (Garfeld) is man of pecu-
ar mild and conciliatory disposition. Mr..
conkling is not"
"Do you apprehend that any serious
fleet would be produced on the coun-
ry at large by President Garfeld's :
eath?"
81 do not. The death of President !
Garfield would cause profound dissap- i
intment as we'll as universal sorrow,
ut l think we depend altogether TOO '
luch on ourselves and upon our in $
:itutions to allow the death of any man l
seriously embarrass us. Of course /
le popular conciousness that every.
ling which he had begun would be
would be very encouraging
the public mind, but l think prob
ply there is general feeling that the q
ew administration would see the {,
ecessity of conforming to the general q
lrposes of Garfeld's administration so is
r as has been made known" D
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Republican City, Neb., March slst..
1850. l tried your Ken6all's SPAWN
Cure and 1t had the desired effect. 1t
cured the SPAWN which ether treat
ments failed to do. did not use quite
one bottle of your linimeut. After the
spawn was removed l drove the horse
and his mate over 500 miles rom Linn
Co., Iowa to Harlin Co., Neb,aska with
a load of 1000 pounds, and made the
trip in four weeks. Please seni me your
Treatise on the Horse: Price 25 cents.
Yours truly James Yellenic.
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GriScOm'S Condition.

CHICAGO, July 6.--Griscom celebrat-
ed the fortieth day of his fast this morn
ing by ten mile ride on the lake on an
excursion boat. His weight at noon
was I531s pounds, loss Of I pound
the past "a hours. Pulse Sc, respira-
ton 13, temperature 81 1-2.
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BraShear Briefs.

Brashear has new dray with V.
Cordcr as chief engineer.
Miss Matte Cleveland returned We'd
nesday from a visit to Chilicothc.
A. NJ. Harris and wife are visiting
friends in Macon City.
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THE STORY OF THE orcrnrry,,r

is full of exciting interest. The pres;-
dent was in The best of spirits this
morning. He was with the Secretary
of State until about l o'clock last night
the two sitting together in the Presi-
dents library in the White House dis
cusSing matters relating to the Govern
ment, and particularly some importan.
appointment that had almost definite
ly been decided upon. Secretary
Blaine, who was accompanied by his
son Walker, bade the President good
night a little after o'clock. saying he
would see him in the morning. The
Secretary then drove home and the
President went TO bed. He arose this
morning about half past o'clock and
took his breakfast at s with his oldes.
son. at about Mr.. Blaine called a
few minutes afterwards the Presidents
carriage was announced. The pres;.
dent and Secretary Blaine took seats
III the carriage and were driven down
the avenue. 1t was almost the first
time that the Presidents new horses
and carriage had been out. Ii wasdriy
EN- by Smith. the colored man who to,
twelve years has been the White House
coachman' There was no footman on the
box. but the eQuipage was very at
tractive one and
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A French engineer, after series of
experiments with a loaf of bread baked
by a Vassar College girl, now announ-
ses that the project of tunneling Mont
blanc Is entirely practicable.
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EXCITED GENERAL ADMIRATION.

At about 9:15 o'clock the carriage ar.
rived at the Baltimore and Potomac
station. 1t had been arranged that the
President and several members of his
Official household should leave ON the
limited express at $50. The Presiden-
tai party was to go first to Long
Branch and thence through New Eng
land. as previously announced. When
the President and Mr.. Blaine arrived
at the station they were told that they
had ten minutes before the train would
go, and SO the two friends sat in the
carriage and conversed together for
abouttive minutes. Warned bv an at
tending policeman that little time was
left, they got out of the carria ge and
entered the ladies waiting room of the
station. and arm-in-arm walked into
the main room. through which they
had to pass to get to the train. Mr..
Garfield expressed his regret that Mr..
Blaine was not going along Mr..
Blaine replied that they would soon
meet in August. There was not q
large crowd at the station. Perhaps
halfa hundred had gone TO the station
from instincts of curiosity. for it was
known that the President and certain
members of the Cabinet would
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GLAD T1D1Nas.
Waited on the Wires to Every
Town in the Country.
Great Rejoicing at the Continued I'M
b, prOvement In the Presidents
Condition.
Narrative Of the Assassination.

We give up much of our space this
week to the all-absorbing story of the
great crime committed at Washington
on Saturday morning. On our first
page will be found the brief kilograms
which are printed as they came. The
following from a GLoBE-DEMocRAr
special gives more minute and cir
cumstantial account of the events and
in connection with the later dispatches
form connected history:
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A dispatch from Washington speak
ing Of Gitteau, the man who shot presi-
dent Garfield, saws ofhim: r
He seems everywhere to have been re-
ga,ued AS an erratic and cracked per-
son, exhibiting more aptitude for ieligi-
Gus and philosopher! Speculations than
Tor business. ~ '-.
We hope the, editor of the Des,oc,at.
will take warning from the above and
reform his ways. If we. had met the
above description without a name at
t&ched we would have at once jumped
to The conclusion that "our philosopher
was the party described.
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Last Night.

WAsHlyGroS, July 6.-The night
was a night of hope and the morning
almost brings assurance. The PreSi-
dent slept as naturally as ifin ordinary
health. His mind is clear and giori-
Gus, and if he feels any pain he lets TO
one know it. With his pulse at 100
and the temperature normal. it Is but
natural that this day will be the most
comfortable he has yet passed. Sur
geon-General Barnes, who has Just re-
turned from the sick room, says that
last night was the best he had expert.
enced since the shooting.
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LEAVE on THE LIMITED EXPRESS.


Two newspaper reporters were or
hand. and a score or more of personal
friends who, like MIR. Blaine. had come
to bid the president and his party good
by. Secretary Window, Postmaster
General James and Secretary Hunt had
arrived before the president. They
were accompanied by their wives and
ether members of their families. Col.
Rockwell, who acts as escort or person.
al aid to the President, was also in ad-
vance OF his chief, accompanied by his
own son, Don Rockwell. and by the
President son Harry. The President
and Mr.. Blaine had traversed half the
man hall Of the station when Guiteau
walked out deliberately with cooked
revolver. He gave no warning and
SAID not word, but presenting lis pis-
tol he fired at the Presidents heart.
Whether on account of defective ann
or because the President was in motion
was not known, hut the shot instead of
gong into the heart went into the up-
per part OF the arm-a harmless wound.
lhe assassin. with the same deyllish de-
liberation, next tried to shoot the Presi-
dent IN the stomach, but the first! shot
the president to turn slightly
and the second fire only an instant
after the first.
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STRUCK HIM IN THE SIDE.

or back, near the backbone. AT this
the President fell heavily. Mr.. Blaine
almost paralyzed by the sudden event,
hesltated a moment between succorinr
his friend and seizlng the assassin. He
called loud for hel p and the assassin was
secured. The horrible occurrence caus.
ed the crowd to fall back at first in hor-
rOr, but the waiting women of the sta
ton at once went to the stricken mans
assistance. Few realized what had oc-
currred. Two shots had been heard,
but no unusual noise had preceded or
followed the event. But the sad news
spread rapidly. The President laid
prone on the floor, the blood flowing
from his two wounds most copiously
Some minutes elapsed before those pre-
sent could get their senses. Nobody
seemed to know what to do. Mr.. VIM
dom, Mr.. James and Mr.. Hunt came
in and viewed the PROSTATE figure.
Mr.. Window shed tears and could not
control his emotion. Mr.. James was
more practical Ha aud Mp, sssa5ss
soon secured a mattress. and not long
afterwards the wounded President was
taken up stars and placed or bed.
The scene at the bedside was most af.
fectlng. The President lay on his back. |
his wounds
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CONFIRMED BY ALDEET.

have carefully examined the state
ment of confession OF my brother, Chas.
Edward Talbot, as TO what occurred in
the house on the night of the 18th of
September during my absence. | of
course do not know only as Edward has
told; do not know. however, wha
father said. He wanted suspicion kept
from the family, and he told me after
had assisted him to the bed to take the
gun and run out and shoot at any one
could see about the premises. and to
shoot any way. | obeyed his order. He
then talked over the family troubles
and told US to deny any knowledge Of
how he was shot by an assassin through
the window. | have denied everything
for my brother Edwards sake, and even
swore before the Coroner's inquest and
the committing magistrate TO that
which | knew to be false. l was will
Ing ;s as anything ss de- hsyE kssss sst,
and willing to even die with him, as
long as he preferred to keep the secret.
but he has concluded to confess, and all
that part of his statement of which /
have personal knowledge is true. The
window glass where 1t has been claimed
The shot came through, vas knocked out
BY me with the breech f the shotgun
ii the presence of father and by his di-
-ection. (SiRned) ALBER1P. TALBOT
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BLEEDING PRoFUSELY.

His coat, vest and trousers had been
cut away, and the half dozen surgeons,
who had by this time arrived. pro-
nounced the Injury of the most serious
character. The sudden shock had ef.
fected the presidents stomach and he
vomited quite freely. He did not, how
ever, loose consciousness. About his
bed were gathered his cabinet and
some of his best friends. He said
nothing but he recognized every one
with his eye. At one time he put his
arm around Blaine and said: "You
know how l love you Blaine" The
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Ihs sCENE OF THE TRAGEDY,
the Baltimore and Potomac Depot.
By this time the widest rumors were
aeoat. The President was killed. it
was said. He was but slightly wound
ed; he was riddled with bullets by a
band of conspirators; these conspira-
tors were Chicago and st. Louis Nihi-
lists; there was only one; there were
SIX Of them: it was only crazy and
disappointed office-seeker: it was the
hired tool of a conspiracy which was to
sssaa6 axshax Rsxasaesss- Yazft 2zkkes
idea gained ground rapidly upon The
declaration of the assassin
that he killed Garfield in that political
The popular Indignation up
on this subject was unmistakeable and
intense. There was an apparent de-
sire to hold somebody else responsible
for the act of Il fanatical lunatIc.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-17
Brief LhttinQS.


Fine day yesterday. Wind west, northwest
and southwest. Mercury 300 at SUM- rise, Az at
noon, 400 at sunset.
Casoo steamer, No 5, was engaged yesterday
forenoon in pumping out the reservoir in Mar
ket Square.
Officers Garland and Sterling yesterday ar
rested Augustus Smith, of Bangor, for steal
ing quantity of old metal from the Falmouth
Hotel
The Portland Cadets invited the Tillson
Light Infantry of Rockland to attend their
coming ball, but the Rockland company have
declined, with regrets.
The fire loss in Portland for the month end
ing Nov. 18th was $4,000.
The Samaritan Association will meet this af-
ternoou with Mrs C. II. Green, No. 3lS Spring
street.
The Stoddard lectures will begin Dec. 10TH
It's understood that the contract between
the Allsn line and Grand Trunk has been
signed.
The next steamer of the Dominion line TO
arrive viii be the Montreal. She will sail LOT
this port shortly.
Mrs. Hunt Morgan will give Bible reading
at the Gospel Mission this evening at u o'clock
All are invited.
The Grand Army fair Melted about $4,000
f. T. T.ittlefeld has on exhibition in his
store window, corner of Free and Gross streets
a pair of gold epaulets which were worn by
Adiutant General A. B. Thompson, of Bruins
wick, in the Madawaska war of 1888 and 1885
and are in good condition.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-17
irish Land League.

Both branches of the Irish Land League VIII
meet this evening for the purpose OF making
arrangements for the reception of Father Shee-
nv and t. NJ. Healy, NJ. P, who lecture at City
Hall on the Irish Land question on the 24th
inst.
The Ladies' Land League hold special
meeting to appoint a committee to act in con-
junction with similar committee OF the Gen.
flemau's branch. 1t is earnestly desired that
every member be present. Tickets will be at
the meeting this evening for distribution
Father Sheehy is an eloquent as well as
patriotic priest. His imprisonment by the
British government has increased his hatred OF
England, and great interest is manifested 10
hear this advanced representative OF the
priesthood of Ireland.
T. NJ Healy, M. P, is only twenty-six years
OF age. Heis journalist by profession. his
work on the Irish Land question is an able as
we'll as forcible presentation of the Issues rep
resented by the Land League. Mr.. Healy Is
also an eloquent speaker
Seldom have the people of Portland an OPP
portunity of listening to such able representa-
tives OF the clergy and laity of Ireland Al
Father Sheehy and Mr.. Healy. Appearances IN
dictate that they will meet a crowded house ane
enthusiastic reception.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-17
Personal,

ESlS OA1l
The following additional Custom House In
speetors have been appointed:
Noah B. Hubbard, Hiram, David w. Mer-
rll, New Gloucester Samuel Skofeld. Brnns-
wick, Samuel T. Bradbury, Limerick, Nelker
D. Haskell, Poland, Amariah Frost, Portland.
Hon. Geo. f. Emery for many years clerk OF
the u S. Circuit Court for Maine, and moro
lately editor of the Boston Post. has resumed
the practice lawof in this city. He has associa-
tsd with him Edward Woodman, Esq, very
promising young lawyer, the son of Hon. Cy-
rus Woodman of Cambridge. They have an
off ce in Centennial Block.
Mr., Burdit, of Burdit & North, agent for
Mr. Stoddard, is in town.
Mr.. JOEL, agent for Strakosch is at the Fall
mouth.
Among the Maine graduates of the Dart
mouth Medical School are L. 0. Buzzell of
Dayton, H S. Deering, WATERFORD; j. N.
Hathaway, Prssque Isle; E. M. Plummer, N.
Windham; c. W Ray, Dover; w. s. Thoml-
son, Kennebunk; j. NJ. Turner, Leeds Centre.
The announcement that Secretary Blaine
contemplated Southern tour this winter is re-
ceiyed with manifest pleasure IN that section
of the country, and in some toealfttee P.his@
action has already been taken assuring nun
cordial welcome. The city council OF bren-
Tex4s- has officially extended 70 the See zee
retary an invatiou 10 i,o-cro suoSo Vi Vhde Guy
dnrino his stay in Texas, and preparations are
being made to entertain him in royal style, Il
he accepts. Special trains will be provided
and held al fis command to transport him
wherever he may desire to go in the Lone Star
State and the loo al dignitaries will be In WALL
mo unon him. Atlanta aud others Southern cit
les have signified desire to receive visit
from the Secretary, and propose to entertain
him with proper honors. Mr.. Blaine has given
evidence of his faith in the future OF the south
in most substantial manner. He has invest
ed a LARGE sum of money, estimated from
800 600 to 100000 in that section. He is a
man Of notable magnetic powers. He popuu-
larizes himself wherever he goes, and 1t is safe
to saw that he will return from tour through
the South, at this time, with large addition
to his parish of admirers. Washington Star.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-17
SIl. Ks.

We claim to have the largest
and best variety of Black and
Corded Silks, SatinS MerveiEieus +,
RsasaaEna>, Satin Br0cades, both
sep street and evening wear. that
can he found East of New York,
and we offer tfesss at lower prizes
than sEae same goods can be
found i'm amy market.
we have the best Black silk for
$a.5O per yard in Portland. We
invite all customers looking for
sWcRa goods 10 call and examine
oar sleek before purchasing
elsewhere, as IA careful iss-
spesfion SVifs convince every one
OF tie facts we mention.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-17
Ancient and Modern Architecture.

Rev. G. A. Dickinson delivered the thlro
lecture in the young peoples course at the YES
try of the Second Parish church last evening.
The lecturer, in very orderly and clear man
ner, unfolded the complex subject OF ancient
and modern architecture from its simple origin
The cave, tent and house frame suggested tn
early forms of architecture, as the Egyptian
temples in rocks, the pyramids, &c. Posts
With cross piece on their tops led to tie iin1ei
or Grecian system. The arch originated with
the Romans This was developed into the
dome. The pointed arch characterizes the
Gothic system. Pictures illustrating the sail
ent features of these systems were exhibited
with the stereopticon, giving the audience a
very satisfactory demonstration OF this phase
OF art.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-17
Arrival of the Ontario.

The steamer Ontario, Capt Williams of the
Dominion line, sailed from Liverpool, direct
for Portland on the 4th inst. The steamer ar
rived at her dock at about 6 o'clock yesterday
morning. She reports an excellent passage
and fine leather during nearlv the entire
voyage she brought forty passengers all
bound Tor Canada. Five of them were cabin
passengers, H. ]. McGuinis, 7. Harmon, z.
Earl. T. H. Redditt and Fl. Hamilton. The
steamer brought heavy cargo OF 1850 tons
most of VIII CHI is destined for the Canadas.
Among the Portland consgnments were fifty
barrels of grapes for Perry & Flint and eight
nackages of magaesia for j. W. Perkins & Co.,
and large quantities of salt and iron for Chlca-
90. Buffalo and Detroit
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-17
Drowned.

Yesterday afternoon the dead body OF man
was found floating in the water near Portland
Pier. 1t was got out as soon as possible and
word was sent to Coroner Hall and Undertaken
Rich. An examination disclosed papers IN tne
pockets of the dead mans coat, bearing inc
name of W. G. Patch of Bethel, which is VIII
Out doubt the name of the unfortunate per-
son. He was seen wandering about CONNER
cial street yesterday afternoon hut the manner
of his death is not known.
Mr.. Patch, the coroner ascertained, was the
husband of Mrs. Patch, who formerly kept the
restaurant at the St. Julian Hotel. He was a
contractor, and last September worked on the
Cumberland Mills dam. A short time ago he
went on a fishing cruise, and the vessel lately
returned to Gloucester. Patch then came &c
portland He was man of Incorporate hab
its and it is supposed he fell overheard. The
coroner declared an inquest unnecessary Patel
was az wears of age.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-17
Dress
Goods.

We have the largest variety and
the b st bargains that can be
so CTS, TO 500 per yard.
4 Lot of mixed Heather Cloth
in plain md stripe. for $3.50.
These goods are nos sold less tslan
$3.50. They are heater than
LADIES' Cloth, and are adapt. d
for winter wear, and are the pop
sliar material i'm other markets
for that Use.
The best Black Cashmere that
can be found i'm amy market, at
so cts. per yard.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-17
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, nov. IL.
THE PRESS


sssy be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF N. e.
fessenden, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews, Arm
strarg. Cox Wentworth. Hodsdon, A. T. cleveland,
Robert Costello. Boston q Maine Depot. ano
Chisholm Bros, on all trains that run out Oh the
city.
Auburn, willard Small Il Co.
Augusta, +. Pierce.
Bangor, j. H. Babb q Co.
Bath OF j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford f. NJ Burnham.
Jellerson's Bookstore.
Brighton. Daniel Dickens.
Brunswick, B. @. Dennison. =.
Cumberland Mills, Il. A. Verrill'
Damariscotta, &. W. Dunbar
Freeport W. A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, r. G. Harmon ana Sniriey " Levis,
Gardiner, Palmer %.
aorham j. Irish.
EaIloweil. O. L. Spaulding
I,sWfston Chandler & Estes.
Lisbon d. Z. Judkins.
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge, Il. A. Millett.
Norway, A. o. Noyes.
Richmond G. A. Beale.
RocklaBd o. O. Andrews.
Sabaftus, E. H. johnson.
Saccarappa, at the Post Office.
Saco of L. Hodsdon and II. B. Kendricks
Thomaston, 8. Delano.
Vinalhaven B. Lane
Waldoboro, g. Bliss.
Waterville, j. nj. Wall.
Wiscasset. Gibbs & Rundles.
Woodford's Corner H. Moody.
Yarmouth, O. E. Co0mbs.