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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-02-21

overcome it, and
how by vitaliz-
ing and enrich
ing the blood it
neutraliZes and
matter from it,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-02-21

The use of Malt Bitters increases the flesh and pre-
vents pulmonary or wasting diseases.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-02-21
Hoods S
SarsaparMa

eradicates the poisoned matter from it,
bringing to the cOnyalescent the color, life
and vigor of robust health.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-02-21

O q O year TO Agents. and expenses Sc outfit
y y y free. Address Swain & Co, Augusta. Me.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
BULLETIN NOT ENCOURAGING.
MONDAY Bulletin.

The official bulletin, just issued, says:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Aug. 90, 1890 p
mat the morning dressing of the Pres
ident it was observed that pus from the
parotid swelling had found its way sponta.
neously into his right external auditory
meatus, through which it was discharging
Some pus was also discharging through the
incision made into the swelling. His
wound looks as we'll as it has
done for some time past.
His pulse and temperature are at present
higher than at the corresponding hour for
some days. He continues to take by the
mouth the liquid food prescribed, neverthe.
less we regard his condition as critical.
Pulse, 11s; temperature, 1902 respiration,
49,
ID. w. BLISS,
J. X. BARNES,
J. ]. WOODWARD,
RoBT. REYBURN,
F. III. HAMILTON.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26


1t is o grave, critical time, and the physicians
are now almost ready to admit that their
medical skill is of no avail 1t now looks
as though restoration, il 1T comes ut all,
would be the work Of nature alone.
The MOMentOus Question
now is would there be another struggle.
When taxed beyond the power ofresistance,
nature must succumb. Very little informa-
ton was TO be had this afternoon, md that
not of u very rcassuring character.
There were few visitors this afternoon,
including Secretary Window, Col. S. s.
Shoemaker, of Baltimore, Hon. Amos
Townsend Mrs. Hunt and DR.. VIM. Tin
dali.
Down in the Grounds.
where played the sparkling fountains and
roses bloomed and bent to gentle breeze,
all was peaceful and quiet. Tho sentries
paced to and fro and small knot of people
occupied seats on the stone coping of the
ratings, sweltcring in the sun, waiting for
further news. lu.
A sprinkling cart, with rumbling wheels.
relieved the monotony somewhat as it
moved back and forth in the various drives
moistening the ground to prevent the dust
from penetrating the sick-room Very lit
tie there was on the outside to indicate that
a great man was
Fighting the Hattie of Life
in the stately white mansion that formed
the central figure of the scene.
DIR. Bliss Says "NO Change
AT $3.50 o'clock, DR.. Bliss, accompanied by
his son, left the Mansion. On being asked
as to the condition of affairs in the sick
room he said:
"Thcre has been no change since the last
bulletin
This, coming from the most hopeful OF
all the physicians, was construed to mean
that the patient was in very bad way.
Skctching the Surroundings.
Another indication that affairs were
deemed critical was the appearance at the
Mansion this afternoon of special artists
representing New York illustrated journals
who arrived with pencil and portfolio and
began to sketch the various scenes of inter-
est IN and out Of the Mansion.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
4th Extra.
VERY CRITICAL.
The Last Bulletin Causes DGspOl-
i dGHcy.
Very Little Hope Left.
The Most Alarming Period.
Bliss Says It Is Now.
The Most Alarming Period.
Bliss Says It Is Now.
waiting for the Noon bulletin.

The appearance Of the midday bulletin
was awaited with intense anxiety. There
was q larger crowd surrounding the gates of
the grounds than had assembled at any pre-
viOus hour during the day, and within the
Mansion quite number of people were
gathered, all waiting for tidings from the
sick-room. Several anxious individuals en-
deavored to secure the news in advance by
peeping through the kcy-holc of the door
opening from the consultation room into the
hall, but they were promptly driven away.
Merely Lingering.
There was some delay in the bulle-
tin, and rs usual there was greater anxiety
to knew the contents. The gravest fore
ssccdings had seized upon tue community,
and it is stated that even those who pro
fesscd hope only did so because their
wishes were that way and not because they
had anything to base their hope upon. The
less sanguine asserted freely that the Presi-
dent was merely lingering, and that his
death is merely question of q few days.
His ability to rally from the present tax
upon his already over-exhausted systom
was doubted by the majority.
Decidedly DiscOurRging.
The bulletin was decidedly discouaging,
after what had been said about the Presi-
dents being brighter and better during the
forenoon. 1t was read with the gravest
anxiety, and the feeling has now become
general that the President cannot live.
Blaine 10 Lowell.
Mr.. Blaine sent the following this after
noon:
Lo,ceU, Minister, London:
cat this hour, half-past /, the Presi-
dents pulse and temperature are high
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
PERSONAL.

REV. w. p. HARRISON, of Washington
is in London, England
Mr.. G. w. AND L. BAYLIss, of this city
are at lnterlaken, Switzerland.
MEssRs OLIVER T. JOHNSON and j. Il
Cole, of this city, are registered in Balti
more.
Col. Il. MCALLIsTER and wife, and Miss
Bagley of this city are registered in Paris
France.
Mrs. RUTH HAvENs, of the Third Audi
tors Office, is spending the summer al
Madison, Conn.
DIR. CARROLL MORGAN is quite unwell al
his fathers residence, on street neal
Ninth, threatened with typhoid fever.
DRs. JAMES +. MORGAN, Ralph Walsh
and Mr.. Henry Wise Garnett left this morn
ing to attend the steeple-chase at the Eau
quier White Sulphur Springs. They will
return tomorrow.
Col. JOHN PoPHAsI left this morning 70
Richmond. Our esteemed friend had Onl,
succeeded in talking three people to dealt
by the time the train reached Quantico
Col. Popham, however, was suffering iron
cold which interfered with the natura
vehement volatility of his speech, hence /
was an off day.
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THE PRESIDENT
CONTINUED from First Page. ]



DIR. Reyburn left the Mansion about II
o'clock. THE Critic met him on Fiji
teenth strcets In response to an inquiry he
said:
"The President seems to be a little bet
ter"
| what the Cabinet Omccrs sny.
Postmaster General James, Secretaries
Lincoln and Kirkwood and Attorney Gen
eral NfacVcagh left shortly before noon.
Mr.. MacVeagh said:
81 He may pull through yet
Gen. James said "The case looks
brighter" Secretaries Kirkwood and Lin
Secretary Hunt was the next to CO. Secre-
tary Window, who left soon after, said that
the Cabinet officers had done nothing Mt
their accidental meeting this morning. The
Secretary Is II
Evidently Discouraged
Mt the situation. He told a CRITIC man
that he still had little hope.
Secretary Blaine Dubious.
Secretary Blaine was the last of the Cabi-
net officers to leave. He was accompanied
by Mr.. Sevellion Brown. "What do you
think of the situation now, Mr.. Secretary
asked The CRITIC.
"The physicians tell us that the Prcsi-
dent is slightly better" replied the Secre-
tary, but 1 do not understand on what
they base their hopes
Without saying anything further the Sec
rotary entered his carriage and drove away
BOynton still Dependent.
DIR. Boynton does not take as hopeful a
view of the case as the other physicians. He
informed CRITIC reporter ut 1870 o'clock
that the Presidents condition was UNI
changed, although his general appearance
was little better than yesterday. When
he awolSe this morning his mind was clearer
than yesterday. DR.. Boynton was asked
how he felt himself over the present aspect
of the case: "Well, must admit that
am discouraged, but have not entirely
given up hope. 1t all depends
upon the Presidents vitality, If he has
strength enough to rally from his present
condition, and the blood poisoning disap-
pears from his SYSTEM all may yet be well
But the case is still serious and doubt.
full" -NH
BY blood poisoning do you mean pyie'
mia? the Doctor was asked.
don't say that, merely say the Prcsi
dent is suffering from blood poison ~
AS he withdrew, the Doctor said he could
not say how long the President might live
in his present condition, as it was a mere
matter of speculation. and that was some
thing he did not indulge in. Dr. Boyntoi
also said in answer to a question, that he
did not take much encouragement from tho
suppuration of the parotid gland throu gl
the ear.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
IL NJ.
DIR. HISS. MopcfuI Statement

Exactly on the last stroke of IL o'clock
to-day, DIR. Bliss, who had been out dining
returned to the Mansion. He was immedi-
ately surrounded by group Of anxious
inquircrs.
"Well, gentlemen" said he, lat the con.
sultation this morning the physicians all
unanimously agreed that the President was
! better than he was yesterday morning.
How about the gland, DOctor?v
From present indications we expect
good results. IT discharges well and affords
the patient relief. and with proper atten-
ton will 60 far toward assisting his re-
cOvcry."
Do you find much change in the wound
or stomach 2"
"The wound is doing nicely, and the
stomach is in excellent condition. Indeed,
the general indications are more favorable,
and this is the unanimous opinion of all the
physicians"
DIR. Reyburn said Mt noon that "The
President is in critical condition, but
there are still grounds for hope"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
Drowned In the Potomac,

A sand-scow, which was drifting down the
Georgetown channel, near the Long Bridge
heavily loaded with sand, ut 8 o'clock last
evening, began to sink from the weight OF
her cargo, when Henry Smellwood, who
had charge of the boat, called to its only
other occupant, a colored man named Levi
Anderson, to save himself and jumped into
the water. Smallwood succeeded in getting
to shore, but Anderson sank with the scow
and was drowned. 1t is supposed that
Anderson, finding the vessel sinking, re,
turned to the cabin to procure a small sum
of money, and that he could not reach the
deck before the scow sank. So far, tn,
body has not been recovered or the vesse
raised. The drowned man was tai
mulatto, about 30 years old, and had been
resident Of the District for many wears
The boat belonged to Messrs Tyler & Lake
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
District government Notes.

ALL the District offices closed ut p. M,
in respect to Geo. w. Riggs, deceased.
LEoNIDAs ScoTT was to-day fired So for
obstructing an alley in Northeast Washing
ton.
Exemption from taxation has been asked
for the church corner of Second and streets
northeast.
Defective sewerage is complained of
complained of Mt Twelfth and G streets
northwest.
"A frame building at Mount Pleasant,
owned by l.. S. Brown, has been complained
of as unsafe.
"A large number of plumbers have fur
nished the required bonds, and two more
complied to-day.
"A gravel temporary roadway leading to
the Providence Hospital will be laid per or
der of the Commissioners.
-Householders in square $50 complain OF
distractions in the alleys in that square
maintained by Mrs. Henson.
Persons residing in the neighborhood
of Twelfth and X streets northeast have
petitioned for q sewer at that corner.
MILES GIBBONS, for failing to exhibit n
light ON building material deposited on the
street in the night time, was fined $40.
j. H. Prudy & Co., received a permit
tO-day to build two show windows to their
store, No. 1912 Seventh street northwest, to
cost 800.
Mr.. VIM. Oscar ROome, chief of the
special assessment bureau, returned to the
city last night after trip through the Mid
die States.
The extra work on school plans, which
has devolved upon the Building Inspectors
office, will necessitatc the appointment of
another draughtsman.
The president of the Reform School to-
day requested to be supplied with fifty
loads of cobble-stones for paving in the
grounds of the institution.
The harbor master reports the follow
ing arrivals at the wharycs yesterday:
Schooners VIM. Tottcn, Model, Four Marics,
Sm0ot, Pocahontas, Brave, and ten melon
boats. The schOOners were all loaded with
wood.
The Commissioners, in reply to COM
munication asking whether personal bonds
or deposits of cash would be required for
plumbers under the new plumbing regula-
tions, to-day decided that deposit Of $500
with the Collector would be sufficient in the
absence Of bonds.
Major Morgan to-day addressed letter
to the Superintendent of Police and of the
Fire Alarm Telegraph lines acknowledging
the receipt of their report on the electric
an estimate of the probable expense of pur-
chasing all the telegraph and telephone
lines needed by the District. The project
under consideration, and which is an origi-
nal idea of Major Brooks is to bring under
the exclusive control of the District all
means of connection between District
property, and in that way insure a prompt
delivery of messages, II speedy report Of all
accidents and incidents to the autb0t1E{1hr
and, what is moro important, to scclir3 ~
prompt and strictly secret means of convey
ing detective information. According to
Major Brock, the yearly rental of the wires
now equals half their value and it would
be economical to purchase them.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
The Improyed Ayenues.

9,o,. Smith, of the Parking Commission,
WIN two assistants, had this morning an
interview with the Commissioners and
Lieut.. Green, when it was agreed that they
should at once commence to fcrtilize the
parking in the vicinity of the City Hall
with lime. &c, and that grass seed should
be sowed as soon as the season permitted
The Parking Commission were also directed
to plant double rows of trees along Indiana
and Louisiana avenues in the autumn
These movements will complete the sub,
stantial improvements of the two avenues
named
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
THE vIcE-PREsrDENT.
He IN Not Yet Summoned to WASH
ingtOn-Gen. Grants Grief ut the
Presidents Condition.

1nKuOm-Gens HfHntS az tnc
President's Condition.
NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Gen. Grant re-
manned at the Fifth-avcnue Hotel last
night and was closeted a long time with ex-
Senator Conkling.
He said this afternoon that the interview
had no political significance. Speaking of
the Presidents case he said he had formed
10 plan to go to Washington in any contin-
gency, and added, 81 would willingly 20
now or at any time if could be of service,
but l could do nothing"
He was very grave when alluding to the
President, and his voice was trcmulous
with emotion. Vice-President Arthur re-
mains at his residence in Lexington avenue
and rigidly refuses to see anyone except in
innate personal friends. He is in direct
and constant telegraphic communication
with the White House. Up to $50 this
afternoon he had received no summons to
Washington, and even then expressed his
faith that the President would recover.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
Indignant Texans.

Houston, TEXAS, Aug. 26.--The people
of this part of the State are very indignant
over the release of Charles Dellano, the
ringleader in the recent raidsa Orange. He
has left the country to escape a trial The
governor is severely censured for his apathy
in the matter.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
Poisoned by HUSBAND and Father.

WANKEsHA, WIS, Aug. ga man
named Howard, living ten miles north of
this place, yesterday poisoned his whole
family. His wife and two of his children
have already died An ungovernable tenn
cause of the act,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
BRITISH GOLD.
England Taking Precautions Against
it's Export.

LONDON, Aug. 26.-The Pal Nal Gu
.eite in a forciblc financial article to-day
asks whether the advance in the bank rate
to per cent. will be sufficient to check the
outward flow of gold from England to the
United States.
1t goes on to say that if this export of
gold continues nothing can save England
from disastrous shrinkage in values and
credit. "The prudent man" adds the Pail
Mall Gazette, must now hold himself
ready for the worst"
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26

depressing. The Doctor evidently consid-
ers the chance "a slim one.v
In subsequent conversation with one Of
the surgeons in the case, the opinion was
expressed that If the worse comes to the
worst, the President would not be apt TO
die under three or four days. At least he
would not die suddenly, except by some
new and acute complication.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
Again saved from Destruction.

A Chicago Times man has interviewed
Frank Hagan, w. s. Wilson, Andy Barnett,
l.. s. Hewlett, Judge Lindsay and Governor
Blackburn for the purpose of bringing to
the light the obscure fact that neither
Garfield's death nor his recovery will have
any marked effect upon Kentucky politics.
Thank God, the country is again saved |!
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
Marines in Readiness 10 Protect Gut
team.

As early as A o'clock this morning the
guards at the Jail were notified that If any
demonstration was made on the part of out
side parties to attack the Jail TO inform the
commandment Of the Marine Corps, and
detail of marines would be sent out there to
assist in guarding the Jail. The marines in
the meantime were ordered to hold them
selves in readiness to march at moments
notice
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26

An empty platform car weighs $1,000
pounds an empty box-car, 10000 pounds /;
a passenger cur, $4,000 pounds, and some-
times more; and an average locomotive
10000 pounds. A single pair of ear wheels
weighs five hundred rounds.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
2 p. M.
The Most Alarming Period.

| UG IuOSh <AhOTUbhuk ECEkOus
The President continues quietly sleeping,
but not gaining. DIR. Bliss says the present
is the most alarming period in the history
of the case, and that 1t is now mere ques-
ton of sustcnancc. He says the President
has yet chance of recovery, but it is n
slim one.
SOrrowfuI scenes at the White
House.
| The agent of the National Associated
Press this afternoon telegraphed the follow
ing:
As noon drew near the crowds about the
bulletin board increased, and the White
House Office was literally packed. 1t
soon leaked out that the news was not to
he favorable, and the bulletin
Realized the Worst Fears.
| MONDAY pulse of 118 and tempcra-
turc of 1909 were alarming in themselves,
| and the official admission that the situation
was critical added the last drop to the cup.
A minute after the bulletin was issued
not a man could be found who had hope of
the Presidents recovery. It transpired that
during the morning lCd
Mrs. Garfield Sat Almost COntantly
by the bedside. Only once was she COM
PEELED to notice the hallucinations of her
delirious husband, but it was sad evidence
of 9i
The beginning OF the End.
unless, indeed, q miracle occurred. He had,
too slight trouble with his breathing, and
| had 10 to b., tI,.s a. 10, b. at
the morning the inmates of the White
House tried to think there was
ground for hope, but the attempt
weakened after the bulletin. The grow
ing hope that the new discharge from
the gland would cause a favorable turn in
the case has been disappointed. The con.
trary Indications are overbalancing- The
truth is SO fully impressed on all minds
that nothing now can raise doubt.
The People Beain to show Excite
mcnt Again.
The usual guard has not been strength
ened at the JAIL but the utmost precautions
are taken to keep Guiteau safe. Gen. Sher-
man was asked what precautions were
being taken to keep him safe, and replied {:
"Tll take care of that
Gloom at the White House.
AT the White House there is settled
gloom again, and the worst is feared. Death
from exhaustion is the great cause for
alarm.
From our Own Reporter.
The Scene Within the Mansion.
The scene within the Mansion after the
MONDAY bulletin had been issued under
went marvellous change. The room of the
private secretary, which an hour before
had been packed with anxious
yisaged men, was almost en-
tirely deserted Mr. Brown, the private
secretary, being temporarily relieved from
the strain and opportunities of his visitors,
escaped to the dining-room below and
sought hasty lunch, his companions being
Harry and James Garfield and Dr. Boyn.
ton. The lunch was eaten in almost per.
feet silence.
From Another Reporter.
A Day Of Suspense and Agony.
To-day, the Afty-fifth day since the at.
tempted assassination, has been a day OF
suspense and agony. 1t seemed this after
noon as though the shadow of death had
settled at the White House, and that death
itself might come before many days, The
Presidents pulse is still high and his gen,
eral condition as bad, if not slightly worse
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26

Yesterday the events at Brighton Beach
were as follows: First race-Ingomar won .
time, LOO, Second race--Clara won; time,
l;04. Third race-Mamie Fields won time,
2:l4. Fourth race---one mile, Ohio Boy won;
time, LA. Fifth race-one and a-quarter
mile, hurdle race, Redding won time,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
Re,urninv from the Coun,,v

complete outfits for the boys will be needed
and we can assure parents that they may
save at least 20 per cent. IL they select from
the assortment displayed at the Boys Cloth.
ng-house of Is. Robinson & Co., 800 Penn.
sylyania avenue.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
FINANCIAL.
TO-day's stock Quotations

AO-u"y csOchA ~tuvt"sAvhASs
The following observations of the trans.
actions in the financial market to-day, to-
gether with opening and closing quotations,
are furnished by the banking house of H.
d. Cooke, Jr.. & Co.. 1920 f street, Washing.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26
From Another Reporter.
A Day OF Suspense and Agony.

To-day, the fifty-ffth day since the at
tempted assassination, has been day of
suspense and agony. 1t seemed this after
noon as though the shadow of death had
settled at the White House, and that death
itself might come before many days. The
Presidents pulse is still high and his gem
eral condition as bad, if not slightly worse,
than ut the time Of flie MONDAY bulletin.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1881-08-26

The President continues quietly sleeping,
but not gaining. DR.. Bliss says the present
is the most alarming period in the history
of the case, and that it is now mere ques-
ton of sustenancc. He says the President
has yet chance of recovery, but it is
slim one
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-20
I)rIIgS.

Acid-Bcnzcic per ounce zoe; acid carbolic so.
iton Soc crystal G0cNs2 per lb acid citric 75cper
I'D; aGld Suphurtc, 5tolOc perlh acid tartaric Acc
per III; alum, ia5c per ID. MISUNDERSTANDING
26c per lib; assafGtida, SOC per ID: basam CO.
pabia, zoe per lb; borax, lie per 10; blue vtrol,
l0c per lib; caomel, 75c per ID; calomel, English
cinchonidia Toe per or; chloroform, 90
cents per III; Chloral, hydrat, 81 75a2 90
per lbcream of tarter, powder, jSa4Oc per Id: gum
opium, % 20 per Id; gum ShelaC, DOC per ID: NOR
phnc, 81 90 per or oil bergamot, 81 p per III;
oil lemon 81 5Oper ID; bromide potass 4Oc per ID,
" ~ w iodido potaSS, 81 80 per ID; P& wy;
quinine, snlphatc 81 10 per OF. seed
cnraway, l5c per lb; SIENNA, 2jc per lb
strychnne, crystals, 81 60 per OF; sugar lead 25c
per b. flour sulphur, .j@6 per 10: salts epsomi
Il &c per ID. spirits turpentine 66c per gal