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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-11

WASHINGTON, August 10.


Executive Mansion-Signs of improvement
in the Presidents condition began to be an
parent to-day. Soon after neon his pulse
which had been high during the earlier part
of the day and which indicated more than or
binary weakness, fell from 10 to l04 in the
course of the afternoon. and his temperature
at the evening examination was lower than il
bad been at any time the same hour on any
day since the 9Th. These facts were taken
as evidence: First, that the wound is once
more in healthy condition and free from re-
tanned pus; and second, that the disturbance
caused by the operation of Monday has near
ly subsidized. After the evening examination
and dressing, which were entirely satisfac-
tory, the fever, which came on late in the af
ternoon, began to abate and the pulse to fall.
and the patient went quietly to sleep. Al
this hour. Ills p. NJ, the fever has entirely
disappeared, the temperature and respiration
are again normal and the pulse has fallen to
100 The patient has slept soundly without
anodynes since halfpast nine, and will. the
surgeons think, have a good night and show
. decided gain Tomorrow His present con.
dition. they say, is in every way encouraging
and satisfactory.
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ON THE WAR PATH.
The Indians Preparing for War.

SANTA FE, August 10. Much uncertainty
prevails regarding the Indians in Socorro Co.
Gen. Hatch is at Fort Craig, and may take
field in person.
Three companies of calvery are now after
them, and an additional company has started.
Mana is leading the Indians and has been re-
inforced from the Messalero Apache agency.
Two companies of calvery are ordered from
Fort Lewis, Col, to Fort Craig, to reinforce
the troops in the field. Forty scouts are out
from Socorro, and guarding the Magdalene
mountains.
train of eight wagons, containing six
thousand dollars worth of merchandise, was
attacked about forty miles from Los Lunas,
and captured. One man was killed, but the
others escaped. The wagons and goods were
burned. Tranquiline Lundy, New Mexico,
delegate to Congress, Immediately gathered
forty mounted volunteers, and left in pursuit
of the Indians.
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The Soldiers Home.

The Soldiers Home near this city is an
admirably managed institution. Every
thing that can be done for the health and
comfort OF the inmates is done. Their
fare is excellent. their bedding kept in the
neatest order. the rooms admirably
warmed and aired. and the discipline of
the institution in all departments of the
most commendable character. A good
library OF 5000 volumes, and n large sup
ply Of the best newspapers and periodicals
furnish the inmates with wholesome and
abundant reading; while an amusement
hall occupied once or twice week by
dramatic and other performances affords
them much priced enjoyment. The Home
also has one of the best-it not the very
best-bands in the State. the fine playing
Of which on summer evenings and on
special occasions is highly enjoyed. All
who desire to labor can do so at
remunerative wages, on the farm
and in the various shops. The
shoe and harness manufactures are
carried on quite largely and pay hand
some profit, under their present good
management. to the government. The
location has been made beautiful and
attractive by the excellent taste, Judgment,
skill and industry which have combined
to bring the grounds and buildings to their
present condition. General Tilton has
been an indefatigable and successful Off
Ger. and his subordinates. military and
civil, are gentlemen, and efficient in the
discharge of their duties. Improvements
are always in progress. Two new large
steel steam boilers are soon to take the
place Of the present boilers and will make
. large saving of fuel, which is quite n
costly item in the expenses, the amount of
coal used in winter being ten tons per day.
and in summer three. The inmates num-
bered last winter more than 1000, but now
are about 900.
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8ailp &snntbtf 5OurnaI.
Augusta, Thursday Morning, Aug. IL.
The Mail Bag Controversy.

The Canadians have endeavoredt to make
It appear that the statements concerning
their use Of United States mail bags for
carry ing their mails are not correct. bat
the facts are so strongly against them. that
denial is useless. The proof in the Post
Office department against them is over
whelming.
The investigation Of this matter began
about year ago. and the proofs were on
hand as early as last January. A copy of
letter stating the belief that injustice
was resulting to the United States from the
failure Of Canada 10 return the mail bags
sent there, was sent TO the Canadian pos
tai authorities with suggestions looking to
. remedy The Canadians a=sented read
fly enough, and on April end Postmaster
General James issued circular order to
all postmasters TO return empty TO the
nearest exchange office on the Canadian
border all Canadian bags received By
them, to be transferred to the Canadian
Department. Doubtless the Canadian an-
tborities issued similar orders about the
same time. Arrangements were made
upon this side Of the line to secure from
postmasters daily reports Of the number
Of Canadian bags received full and re-
turned empty. and ofthe number Of Ameri
can bags dispatched full and returned emp
ty. During April and May and portion of
June the arrangement was entirely one
sided. Daring july the bags began to
come back from Canada in considerable
numbers. but the disproportion was still
considerable notwithstanding that the mail
into Canadais much larger thar that com
ing out, which ought TO have made the
number OF bags returning from Canada
much the largest. Singularly enough the
New York Office. which is the heart and
radiating point Of the mail system Of
the country, had n surplus OF sacks of the
kind used for the Canada mail for the frs,
time since the few months following the
close Of the war. Since August LIST the
empty bags from Canada have exceeded
by considerable numbers those returned
there empty. New Canadian mail bags
are making their appearance upon this
side of the line with Canadian mail matter.
The explanation of these phenomena is,
that while Canada was ready enough to
enter into the arrangement proposed. she
had depended TO such an extent on this
country for mail bags that she could not
carry out her part of the compact AZ once
without stopping her mails. Having sup
piled herselfpartially with bags of her own
she is now returning those belonging to
the United States.
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STEADILY IMPROVING.
DIR. Agncw's Views of the Presidents
Case.

NEW YORK, August 10. DIR. Agnew stat
ed last night that time and the perfect recov-
cry of the President will ere long completely
vindicate the medical and surgical treatment.
The President will not be moved to the Sol
dier's Home for the present. There is really
no need of it, and would he very unwilling
to see MIN carried about much anywhere.
The condition of the President is not alarm
ing. whatever reports may appear to Indicate
The implicit truthfulness of the reports give
rise to wrong impressions among persons un-
familiar with cases of this kind am not
discouraged or over anxious. The President
is doing very well, and everything is decided
ly favorable to his recovery
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400 r. N.
WASHINGTON, August 10

WAsHlN6ION, august ~.
Executive Mansion-Dr Bliss reports, at
P. NJ, that notu outstanding the high pulse
shown by the noon bulletin, the President has
had very favorable day. The rapidity of
the pulse was an indication of weakness re-
sulting from the operation. and from the d.
minished quantity Of food given him yester-
day and Monday; but this is a transient con-
dition and will not, it is thought, last longer
than tomorrow. Already the pulse has fall
en- six beats since the noon bulletin was is
sued. and the temperature is only little
above normal. The patient has taken more
nourishment to-day than at any time hereto
fore since Sunday. and his condition is. in the
opinion of all surgeons, much better than it
was twenty-four hours ago. The President
performed this afternoon his first official act
since the I'd of July, by signing a formal re-
QUESTION for the extradition of the criminal
who some time since took refuge in Canada,
and now is in the custody of the Canadian
authorities pending the action of this govern
ment.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal
MILITARY VISITORS.
The Governors Foot Guard OF Hartford,
At Portland.

PoKILASD, August 10. The Governors
Foot Guard. of Hartford, Connecticut, 70
strong, with Colts Armory Band and honor
airy guests arrived in Portland at three o'clock.
Their approach was announced BY artillery
from Woodford's, Deering and the park
They we're met by committee from Browns
Light Artillery, who are their hosts. and es-
corted to the Falmouth Hotel, which they
reached at 800. Afterwards they paraded
through the city.
At five O'Clock the Foot Guards reappeared
and we're received BY Browns Light Artil-
lery, accompanied by the Mechanic Blues,
Light Infantry. Montgomery Guards, High
School Cadets and Portland Cadets, and es-
eorted them through the city with two mil
march. starting at so. Col John Brown
commanded the line. and Adjt. Gen. Besle
with some Of the governors staff and other
distinguished guests were in the line in car
riages.
This evening there was grand banquet at
City Hall. Plates were laid for three hun
dred and thirty and the places were all filed.
Hon. J. II. Drummond presided, and
Wilbur +. Lunt was toast master. The fol-
lowing are the toasts and responses: 1.-The
President Of the United Stsies," Thomas B.
Reed: State Of Connecticut" Hon. Mar
shall JEWELL City of Hartford" ex-Mayor
J. e. Parsons; .'City of Portland" Mayor
Senter; "Governor's Foot Guard" Major
Ember and Stiles c. Stanton; Portland and
Hartford" II. Y. Sperry, who recited hum
orOus poem; Militia of Maine" Colonel
Brown; THE Press" +. II. Elwell; 1.-The
IIonoraries, ;" Clarence Hale. Tomorrow they
60 on a clam bake and return home to-mor-
row night.
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VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.
Two Conventions Meet In
Lynchburg.
The "StraightOssts" adjourn
TIL Tomorrow.
REApJusrER FACTION JUBIAHT.

L,xcHRuRG. August 10. The Colitionists
and Straiehtout Republicans refused to meet
together. and are now holding separate meet
ings with nearly equal numbers. The Straignt-
outs are orderly and determined whlie the
Coalitionists are boisterous and wranglipg.
ticket for State officers will be nominated
by the Straiyhtouts. The other wing VIII
endorse Mabone's ticket. Both conventions
took a recess until O'Clock.
The two conventions met this afternoon
and appointed Committees of Conference 10
arrange a basis of compromise. Inc denah,
tone of the Straightouts is decreasing. ana
there is some prospect of a compromise. AS
a proposition comes from faction IN favor
of meeting with Malone, the Straighouts ad-
journed till evening.
Mr.. Cochran, chairman of the State Gen.
trail Committee, called the convention 10
order at 10 o'clock ]. F. Wilson (colored)
of Norfolk was elected permanent chairman.
The chairman counselled unanimity in the
party and said Virginia republicans were IN
no condition to endorse reputation.
Hon. j. T. Dezendorf said that the COM
mittee from the other side, the coalitionists,
wished to enter the convention, but as they
had not been provided with tickets they could
not and therefore moved that the convention
adjourn until 8 o'clock that they might be
conferred with, and, if possible, unite the two
wings.
Mr.. Arnold bitterly opposed any adjourn
ment. but after considerable animated dis
cussion, a motion was passed appointing a
committee to invite all delegates to come
into the hall, and a recess until three O'Clock
was taken.
Upon reassembling the committee on ere
dentials not being ready to report, speeches
were made BY some in favor of healing the
split in the ranks and others opposing any
compromise with the coaliti0nists.
Mr.. Leslie of Richmond, addressed the con-
vention violently opposing REIMBURSEMENT and
denouncing Mahonism.
The committe on credentials reported and
the report was adopted. The temporary officers
were recommended for permanent positions
and elected. Hon. J. T. Dezendorf and w.
r. Smith were elected Vice Presidents. Ad-
journed until p. M. The Coalitionis. Con-
vention met at noon in the Opera House, 10
sah Crump of Richmond, (colored) Chair
man. committee of nine on credentials
was appointed, and a similar committee to
confer with the Straightouts. The former
committee reported l65 legal delegates pres.
ent. Convention adjourned till ?. NJ.
LATER-Evening. Both conventions are in
session listening to speeches while awaiting
the report of the two committees on confer
ence. 1t is believed at this hour the Straight
outs will make no nomination.
Midnight-The Straightouts adjourned till
tomorrow. The readjuster faction is still
in session, jubilant over their anticipated
victory. The Straightouts are fast losing
ground.
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1890 A. NJ.

WASHINGTON, August 10.
The President is getting through the day
in a very satisfactory manner. de has ask
ed for and taken small quantity of food in
addition to the liquid neurishment allowed.
At the forenoon dressing the discharge OF pus
through the new opening was more free than
at any previous time. Its character was good
and the wound looks well. The temperature
and respiration continue within the normal
range, although debility following the opera
ton is still shown by the frequency of the
pulse. At present his pulse is ITO. tempera-
ture 9S.5, respiration 10.
(Signed) D. w. BLISS,
j. J. WOODWARD,
]. X. BARNES,
ROBERT REYBURN.
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UNOFFICIAL BULLETINS.
WASHINGTON, August 10.

WASHINGTON, August 10.
case the last three or four days subsidized en-
tirely during the night, and the patients
symptoms this forenoon were normal for the
first time since Sunday. The breaking of the
fever was followed by profuse Precipitation,
and the rather high pulse shown by this
mornings bulletin is probably due to the
weakness resulting therefrom.
The discharge of pus at the morning dress
ing was unusually copious, showing the
wound is perfectly and thoroughly drained.
The drainage tube was put in again and the
wound washed out with a weak solution of
carbolic acid and water, and at this hour he
is quiet and comfortable. The surgeons re-
port he is doing well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-11

The Hon. Galusha A. Grow suggests an
amendment of the Constitution. by which
the President would be relieved OF the
load of duties dcvolvcd upon him. Mr..
Grow would limit the appointing power
Of the President to his Cabinet. the foreign
Minister, and the Judges of the United
States Courts. placing the selection tor
subordinate offices in the hands of the
heads of departments. Still further to re-
lieve the President. the ex-Speaker would
make the Vice President a member of the
Cabinet.
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Weather Bulletin.

Occasional light rain has fallen in SOUTH
western Texas, Dakota and Minnesota Else
where fair weather has prevailed. North
eriy winds are reported in the Lake region,
Middle States and the Ohio valley; elsewhere
they are light southerly. The temperature
has fallen in the upper Mississippi and Ohio
valleys, the Lake region, Middle and New
England States, and remained nearly station
airy in the Southern States. A warm wave
is moving eastward and Is central in Dakota.
Nebraska and Kansas. Fair weather is indi-
Gated for Friday in the Atlantic States.
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Z r. NJ.
WASHINGTON, August 10.

WASHINGTON, August To.
Executive Mansion-The President has
passed an excellent day. The drainage of
the wound is now efficient, and the pus Sc
creted by its deeper portions have been COM
ing away spontaneously The afternoon rise
of temperature is almost degree less than
yesterday and the day before. His pulse at
present is los, temperature l0l, respiration
10.
(Signed) d. w. Bliss,
j. X. BARNES,
j. J. WOODWARD.
ROBERT REYBURN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-11

The following was sent to Minister Low
ell, London -
At p. NJ, the Presidents condition was
not materially changed since the morning re-
port. At noon he signed an important pub
lie document, to which his signature was in
dispensable, with firm clear hand.
(Signed) BLAINE, Sec'y.
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Narrow Escape From Drowning.

CAMDEN, August 10. Mr.. Arthur Badger
and Edward Cutler, both of Boston, while
out sailing to-day. were capsixed by squall.
The boat sank Immediately. Cutler swan
to buoy in the harbor and Badger swan for
was rescued by..a boat which put out from the
shore.
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How IL Was:

Az the battle of Gettysburg l was shot
through the left leg and was sent To the
hospital. The army surgeons relieved me
but pronounced my ease iucnrable 1t DIS
charged pieces of bone, and tor years l nave
suffered with running sore tried every
thing which my limited means wouia aiio~'
and experienced no relief until l trieu oui,
nhnr Ritters. am now almost well. and
hall contipne their use.-Oid Soldier.
aug9ftuth&s&w2t
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We are strongly disposed to regard thar
person as the best physician VINO does most
70 alleviate human suffering. Judging irom ON
This standard, Mrs. Lydia +. Pinkham, 200
Western Ave. Lynn. Mass. Is enti'iea 70 'ne
front rank, for her Vegetable COMPOUND -
as;ly worrying wonderful cures in female
diseases Send for circular to the above
address aue9teodlw&w2t
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PIrTsrIELD, Mass, August 10. The med
icai advisors of the late Judge Colt gives de.
tails of his recent illness and saws the Judge
vas undoubtedly temporarily insane At he
time ne suicided- He had experienced VI.
rious spells Of melancholy and brooding Of
late owing 70 the impression that he miehf
become insane from long continued IN heaifh
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STATE OF MAINE. CITY OF AUGUSTA,
rREAsURER's NOTICE.

THAMES on nonresident real estate in the city OF
Augusta in the County OF Kennebec and State
of Maine for the year A. ID. 1850.
The following list of taxes on real estate OF nom
resident owners in the city of Augusta for the year
lsSu, in bills committed TO Guy Turner, Collector OF
said city on the 25th day of June lssO,
has been returned by him to me as remaining
by his certificate of that date; AMI now
remains unpaid and notice is her by given, that il
the taxes and interest and charges not pal into
the Treasury of said cit, within eighteen months
from the commitment of said bills, 70 much of the
real estate taxed as will be sufficient to pay the
amount due therefor including inter.st and charges
will without further notice, be sold at public suction
at nv Office In Grauite Block in said city OF Augusta
on Wednesday, the 18th day of January, A. ID. 1885,
at , O'Clock in the afternoon.
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the WOUNDED President
Or. AenEW SAYS nEIs poIHe WELL
OFFICIAL BULLETINS.
$50 A. n.

WASHINGTON, August 10.
The President slept soundly during the
night, and this forenoon his temperature Is
again normal, although his pulse is still
frequent; At present. pulse lo4, temperature
9s.5, respiration 10.
(Signed) ID. W. BLISS
j. X. BARNES,
j. WOODWARD,
F. H. HAMILToN,
ROBERT RAYBURN.
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SEMLANNUAL STATEMENT OF THE
Electric Gas { Purifying Machine g.
PORTLAND, MAINE.

Amount of existing Stock, unasses sable, S500,0oo
1" Capital paid in, 10000
Debts due from Corporation, 2s25
Capital invested in Real Estate, -
e Machinery AMI
Fixtures 20 70
Other Personal properly, 600 70
Debts due CORPORATION loo %
Last valuation of Real Estate,
Aggregate value of taxable property Company In
as fixed by assessors, working order
too late for as
SCISSORS TO ap
praise.
f.. R. MERRIAM, Treasurer.
State of Massachusetts, County of Suffolk SIS:
Boston, August I'd, 1881.
Personally appeared the above named +. X. Mer.
ram and made oath to the truth of the foregoing
statement by him signed CHAS. }. PAGE.
3W32 Justice of the Peace.
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FINANCIAL AND coMMERc1AI..
New York Stock Marker,
Chicago Produce Marker.

FIorp-.,..av CHICAGO. August TO-
.HEAI-iowsr; No. Chicago Spring, "a. cash
a., =, aug l III; Sept 1871; No red xinfer
Uosx s- steady at ssissaa and 81 cash bid: 81,
a2l for Sept. * iof ior Aug;
kYE-dm; S7l-.
BARLEY-frm at Q6
II Is fer Sept 1 I" Tor Aug;
/, xsD-as II 70 for cash II A2l; Aug II a.; Sent
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Secretary Blaine on His Way Home.
WASHINGTON, August 10. Secretary
Blaine, accompanied by his family, left here
this afternoon for Augusta, Me. He expects
to be absent from Washington several weeks.
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OFFICIAL TELEGRAMS.

WAsHINGTON, noon, August 10.
To II. G. Pearson, Postmaster, New York /:
The President slept tolerably well during the
night and this morning his temperature was
normal. At present his pulse is 104, temper
AZURE 9S.5. respiration 10.
(Signed) THOMAS L. JAMES.
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Aaiae schooner Sold.

NEWPORT. r. l.. August 10. The schooner
fersis L. Smith Of Portland, which went
ashore in the fog 1t Beaver Tail on Friday
afternoon, was sold this morning to Capt.
Watsn Wrecker for S445.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-11

Free of charge. Sample bottle of Adam
sons Cough Balsam at all drug stores Wv
ing to its perfect harmony in combination II
is the very best mixture for the speedy cure
and relief of Group, Colds, Throat and Lung
Diseases. Large bottles, 30 cents. Irlal
size 10 cents. aug9tMW&S&wlw
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WEATHER REPORT,
Indications for the Next "a Hour.

War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer, I
Washington d. c., August Ill a. M /
For the New England and Middle States
fair weather; northwesterly winds, becom.
ing variable; stationary or lower tempera.
ture and higher pressure.