The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1881-07-15
TELEeRAMs.

Washington, July I'll A. M.-The
president seems worried over but one thing
the impossibility of getting enough to eat
Every function, except appetite, is normal,
but that is enormous.
II M.-Dr. Bliss told Macveagh this
every hour, and that the Improvement was
substantial. There is a good substantial
probability that he will recover. 1t will be
weeks before he is out of danger.
The Emperor of Germany instructed his
Charge d'Afaires, Count Beust. to inquire
at the Executive Mansion and cable him the
condition of the President Upon receiving
favorable news he cabled his congratula-
tions. Beust has been three times per day
to ask of the presidents condition. Mes
sages come by hundreds from foreign mag
mates; rulers. and domestic friends, admi-
rers and we'll wishers of either party.
It is said that proclamation convening
Congress in special session was prepared
yesterday or earlier and signed by the Pres
ident, with the approval of the Cabinet and
Vice President, to be issued in case his i'll
ness takes fatal turn. The object is to
provide against all contingencies. The ses-
sion would be called to elect President of
the Senate pro tenn. and Speaker of the
House.
The storehouses of the whole country are
open to the president. Fine wines and liq-
uors of extravagant age. patent medicines
asking a trial are daily received for his
use. One temperance man sent some wine
which had remained in his cellar 80 years
untouched. Overwhelming quantities of
telegrams and advisory letters are daily sent
to thephysicians. All kilograms of sympa-
thy will be preserved. A scrap book is
being prepared containing accounts, editori-
ais and public expressions. Dispat ,hes
from abroad will be kept in the records of
the State department Congratulations
have been received from nearly every po-
tentate in the civilized world
New York, July Jay Gould, s. B.
Chittenden, G. P. Huntington, d. Willin
James, Drexel, Morgan & Co.. and Cyrus
w. Field each subscribed $1,000 and large
number of others $1,000 each to fund of
$3.50, 600 which these and other members
of the chamber of commerce propose to
raise and invest III United States bonds and
deposit them with the U. S. Trust Compa-
ny, its income to be paid to Mrs. Garfield
during her life and afterwards to go equally
to her children in appreciation of the noble
character Of the president.
The report that proclamation to call an
extra session of congress was prepared and
signed by the president, is not true.
In answer to kilograms delivered to Mrs.
Garfield by P. NJ. General James, at the re-
quest of George Wilson, secretary of the
ing her that the members of the chamber of
commerce have subscribed $3.50. 900 to be
presented to her, both as token of esteem
and sympathy and as means of relieving
the mind of the president from anxiety with
regard to the future of his family. Mrs.
Garfield replied that there was so much
that was touching and beautiful in the SYM
pathy of the people of the whole country,
that she did not dare to trust herself to
think of it.
Cohkling te,egraphed to Arthur this after
noon, "Please say to Mrs. Garfield for ue
that to-day's reports are most welcome and
rejoice me for the happiness they give to
her" To which Gen. James replied, Mrs.
Garfield desires me to return her thanks for
your kind sympathy.
Charles Guitteau wrote from New Xork
city last fall, soon after the election of the
the president, making application for the
Austrian mission. He stated in his letter
that he was about to marry wealthy and
accomplished heiress of that city. and said
'swe think that together we might represent
this nation with dignity and grace.
st. Louis, July IA cousin says thai
Gultteau always had fine chances and infin
ences. The family name is unclouded with
insanity. Guitteau was always peculiarly
unpleasant and expensive luxury to the rest
Of the family. His father favors hanging
him in case the president dies. He has NJ
sympathy with the attrocious animal.
The pistol used by tha assassin was {
common self-cocker, bought from O'Mera
June 9th, for $40.
Providence, July Sturgeon Won Colts
chalk of the Rhode Island Militia, made {
speech ON the 4th of July glorifying in tht
assassination. He has resigned to avoid
trouble.
It is said that papers and paper clippings
sent from all parts to Attorney General Nc
Vey will show that 1t is the general opinion
that the religious craze of Guitteau was fed
by utteranees of ssstalwarts" aud star route
journals.
The word "stalwart" and the thing .'stal
wars," according to the opinion prevalent,
is literally wiped out of our politics. Peo.
pie returning from the north say that the
feeling against ssstalwarts is is so intense
and unanimous that nothing can prevail
against it.
New York, July The British minister
Sir Edward Thornton, believes Guitteau
was alone in the crime but unquestionabiy
the fight against the president influenced
and made the crime possible. 1t is a sad
fact that madmen have been inspired with
the belief lately that killing rulers would
change governments. The English custom
of locking up those who attempted to shoot
the queen, and fiogging them at intervals
might be wise remedy here as it has been
there.
the Grand Army Of the Republic, veteran
soldiers and sailors, met and heard address
es and adopted resolutions on the assassina-
ton. a letter from General Isaac Catlin,
disappearing the meeting, caused storm
of misses.
Washington, July 7.-Guitteau says this
thing has been on his mind SO he could not
sleen My wish is that the president, may
not recover. Ny mind would be perfectly
at rest if he died. and do not fear any
consequences. Inc prisoner lS apparently y
cool and unconcerned Officials Of the jail
think he betrays no indications Of insanity.
He says he would have fired a third shot.
but believed the president dead, as he turn
ed 5ery pale and fell heavily
New York, July IA Times Washing
ton correspondent found Arthur and Blaine
closeted together. Arthur said As the
president gets well, get better too.