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Guite0,s In Ne,c York.

NEW YORK, July About twelve years
ago, when the Essex market police court had
become notorious as place where all sorts of
crimes could be compromised by a venal
police, number OF shysters, broken down
lawyers, and practitioners ruined by liquor,
were to be met with daily at that court. These
misnamed lawyers would often hunt up case
for the police justice, and share in the spoils.
On one occasion fight occurred in court be-
tween the magistrate and shyster upon the
division of half dollar. Among these shy
sters was Charles Guiteau, who had part of
an office in the rear of liquor store
on the corner of Broome and Essex streets.
Guiteau's merits, consisted mainly in the ne
farious manner in which he would secure
cases, and many an innocent person would be
mulcted in the shape of a fine Tor offenses he
had never committed, while vile women and
such offenders against the law would be al
lowed to escape if they had money enough to
compromise the case. One of Guiteau's prac-
tices was to cause the arrest of Bowery demi-
monde who had not previously paid him fee,
have the women locked up at night and ap-
pear for them next morning as the lawyer at
Essex market, and then share the fine which
was sure TO be imposed.
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Garaeld,s Brave Little Wife.

NFw YoRK,July A great many people in
Brooklyn were startled upon passing city hall
to see the flags not only at half mast, but
draped in mourning. The first impression
was that word had come from Washington,
of President Garfeld's death, but
thousands of anxious ones were relieved
when they learned upon inquiry that the flags
were draped on account of the death of a local
celebrity.
In front of the main telegraph Office in Brook
lyn the sidewalks were blocked all day. In
both cities, and everywhere, favorte subject
was the heroism OF the Presidents wife--"Gar-
fields brave little wife, she was familyarly
and lovingly called, and her name is likely to
make as deep an Impression in American his
tory as that of Martha Washington The
sick woman who conquered her own ills to
take her place by the bedside of her wounded
husband has found spot in many manly
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A NOBLE WOMAN.

WASHINGTON, July 4.-Mrs. Garfield bears
up most heroically. Notwithstanding the ter
rible ordeal through which she passed, and is
passing, outwardly she holds herself with
much cOmposure in all her conversation with
her stricken husband. She has firm convic-
ton the President will live, wish in which
the country joins.
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
NEW YORK, July special Times: It
seems during the journey of Mrs. Garfield
to Washington there was very narrow
escape from what might have been fatal
accident The train which brought Mrs Gar
field from Long Branch, was composed OF an
engine and one Pullman car. When within
two miles of Bonie station, sixteen miles from
Washington. the parallel rod of the engine
broke while the wheels were making $50 revo-
meets the wheels and is about
twelve feet long, six inches wide and four
inches thick. The engine continued to thun-
der along, although the engineer reversed
steam and put on the brakes. The rod bounced
with each revolution of the wheel and tore up
the ground and considerably damaged that
side of the engine. This continued two miles
before stop could be effected, SO great was
the speed An eye witness states that as the train
few by the station splinters of shattered
ties filed the air. Had the engine left the
track the Pullman car would have been splint-
cred into kindling wood and all on board have
been killed. The accident delayed the other
party about half an hour. Railroad men say
it was almost miracle the engine did not
jump the track.
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Guiteam Alone Responsible.

WASHINGTON, July 4.-Guiteau is still kept
closely confined. Nobody is allowed to see
him except officials. All stories about &C
completes and about men having been seen
with him have been proved to be false. All
have been traced to irresponsible parties seek
ing notoriety. 1t is plair and can be accepted
as final fact that the assassin acted
even hint his purpose to any one. Detect
ives who have visited him in prison say he is
crazy, but people generally will not accept
this theory, and there is a general demand he
shall be held responsible for his act
Should plea of insanity be set up it would
cause great Indignation. Here, especially, if
there should he any sign of Guiteau's escap-
ing punishment. There is talk of lynching
if the insanity dodge is tried.
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discusses the idea of political conspiracy in
the United States, and says American poliM
clans have not come to the point OF employing
assassins. 1t seems quite sufficiently made
out that Guiteau was nothing more or les
than disappointed oflceseeker. If Presiden
Garfield dies it will leave gap hard to fill.
As soon as his career was known in Europe
it was felt that the Chicago convention
had made true and wise choice.
He was not one of those sordid, managing
place hunters, who are the opprobrium Of
American politics. He was the right man to
fight battle with them. 1t is hardly likely
when the time comes that another mammoth
Republican caucus so doubtful of issue, will
throw up another man of similar integrity
and proved capacity. 1t is curious that one
phase of politics which of all 9TH
sfs sno,,d needs reforming iG51in in America
for the present crime By reforming the sys-
tenn of patronage the Americans will best
show their sorrow for Garfeld's death or their
thankfulness for his recovery. It is not to be
supposed that perfectly sane man would at
tempt such a crime, but the Presidents posi-
tion in regard to patronage is so invidous that
it is only wonderful such an attempt has never
been made heretofore.
ITALIAN SENTIMENT.
ROME. July 4.-The Liberia characteristics
the attempt on President Garfield as an act
of barbarous vengeance which is rendered
more Infamous in view of the noble character
and perfect uprightness of the victim. The
Reforma says it is sad and short-sighted deed.
RUSSIAN COMMENT.
Sr. PETERSBURG, July 4.-Leading Russian
newspapers express CONSERVATION at the at.
tempted assassination. The Golos says, the
act was due to personal vengeance, but should
the facts show political reason, it would be
necessary to bring again into prominence the
question of the adoption of measures against
the attempts of political assasslns. The
Nouue VremJa says the President is probably
the victim of his honest policy
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MIDNIGHT.
Encouraging Reports by DR.. Aon ew.

WASHINGTON, July 4.--Dr. Agnew says
there are some very encouraging features
in the Presidents case, and he mentioned
as such fact that the kidneys or intestines
are entirely uninjured and perform their
functions readily and freely. He says
the liver is lacerated and the nerves lead
ing from the spinal column to the lower
extremeties are hurt, but there is less in
jury than might reasonably have been
expected from the size and course of the
bullet. He says the stomach retains
nourishment and from this the President
is gaining strength slowly to resist the
encroachments of secondary inflammation.
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permit. The Garfield girls were assisted by
others. Mrs. Garfield still showed
TRiCrs or urp ,xxx,-s.

~~N~>
TRACES OF HER ILLNESS.
as her boy kissed her, tears seemed starting to
her eyes, but the strong will, a wifs's devo-
ton, a consciousness of the necessity of being
brave to meet her husband, all reemed to give
her superhuman strength. Up these long
winding steps she walked. outwardly calm,
quickly asking questions In an almost gasping
breath, but with painful, terrible, anxious
look upon that wan saIdened face
will ever. forget. She Vas was inn ~
diately taken within the President,s cham.
Der. Meanwhile the President had heard the
grating OF the wheels upon the ground, and
sald 10 fostmaster-Genera James, who was
holding his hand: "She has come Iwould
IKE 10 see her alone" Mrs. Garfield entered
wife, in what was thought to be the death
chamber, were left alone. Mrs. Garfield could
remain there but few minutes, Her ex-
hausted nature asserted itself.
FOR SEVEN LONG HOURS
that had seemed to her an eternity she had
been fastening to Washington, unable to re-
ceive nourishment, suffering such agony as
only those who love can know. She grew
faint. The President noticed it and insisted
that she should 20 down stairs for supper
Mrs. Garfield consented, and escorted by
Col. Rockwell, she went to the family dining
room at about 7:5O P. NJ. The party hardly
commenced their meal when a messenger
ran hastily down the private stairs and intolhe
dining-room without ceremony, announcing
that the surgeons had said that the President
was dying rapidly, and that they must come
quickly. The party rose at once and went
into Gen. Garfeld's room, where they found
that, while he was sinking rapidly, he had
yet his full consciousness, as he had all day,
but he seemed to be rapidly nearing death. A.
O'Clock he was still lower In condition,
and, few moments later still. his
pulse beat at the rate of 1853 a
minute. The anxious group of physicians
looked every minute, every second, to see the
sufferer breathe his last This low condition
continued for some time without change, cir
cumstances which astonished the surgeons,
and, as the condition continued until toward
9o'clock, they became hopeful. At 10 O'Clock
the pulse had gradual receded to 1873 beats
per minute, and at last for the first time since
the shooting, the President fell into an easy
sleep.
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Monday Bulletin No. g.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 4th, 12:20-At-
torney General Macveagh gives, in the follow
ing words, what he understands is the opinion
of Dr. Agnew with regard to the Presidents
condition: "The Presidents condition regard
as extremely critical, but not without hope. :"
Secretary Blaine has just sent the following
telegram to the representatives of the United
States IN London and Paris:
DR.. Agnew,, of Philadelphia, and DR.. Hamil-
ton of New York, able and skillful surgeons,
were present at the consultation of attending
physicians this NOR ming The result is not
reassuring, though the conclusion was that
recovery is possible We do not give up
hope. (SignedO BLAINE, Secretary.
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Mrs. Ga,aieId.s Arriral.

Special dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.
WASHINGTON, July 2.-The green lawn ex-
tended from the Presidential mansion to the
monument over which half-dozen tame rab-
bits were playing. The foliage of the trees,
fresh from the heavy rains, was glistening in
the sun. The sky even was cloudless. There
was spread out from that south balcony a
picture of national beauty and peace. Yet be-
meath these trees and over that grass sentries
were walking. The horses drawing the Presi-
Dental carriage rushed painting and foaming
to the steps. Attorney General Macveagh
lifted Mrs. Garfield from her carriage. Young
James Garfield, with his fathers own forti-
tude, took his mothers arm as soon as she had
touched the ground, embraced her, supported
her up by the winding steps, speaking to her
such words of cheer as the terrible facts could
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A Coinc;dent of the Tragedy.

WASHINGTON, July 4.-By a singular coin
cidence the last letter written by President
Garfield before shot, was addressed to his
opponent in the last Presidential campaign,
Major General Winfield s. Hancock. 1t was
dated Friday, and related to the appointment
recently conferred upon Col. Mitchell, one of
General Hancock's aides de camp. 1t was
friendly and pleasant in tone, and could not
but have pleased the recipient. The letter in
formed him that Col. Mitchell had been ap-
pointed assistant adjutant general of tie army,
and after apologizing for depriving the gen
erals staff of an excellent officer, concluded:
"While your staff, general, loses an ornament,
the army gains an assistant adjutant general
of whom it may well feel proud"
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Monday Bulletin No. 4.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, July
4, 7:30 A. M.-Dr. Agnew arrived from Phila;
dslphia on an early train. He reached the
executive mansion about A. NJ. He spent
the time from that hour until the arrival of
DR.. Hamilton, of New York, who reached
hare att A. M, familiarizing himself with the
process of the case, as shown by official bull
stins. Upon the arrival of DR.. Hamilton an
stonce begun. The result will soon be made
known.
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Opinio,, of Medical Men.

[The following medical opinions evidently
refer to the bulletins prior to the one bearing
date of P. NED. GLoBE.1
WASHINGTON, July 4.-The last official
bulletin regarding the Presidents condition is
considered by the medical profession to be
quite encouraging and significant of favora
BILE results. The President has been kept very
quiet during the day, and not even his sons arc
admitted to his room.
It is considered by many that the present is
the most critical period and every precaution
is being taken to prevent noise or excitement
of any character in or about the mansion.
DIR. Bliss remarked to cabinet officer,
shortly after the o'clock bulletin was issued,
that there was less evidence of peritonitis now
than when the o'clock bulletin was written.
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Messages of Coincidence.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, July
4.-The following kilograms are few of
hundreds of messages of sympathy and con-
dolence received at the executive mansion and
by the secretary of State:
Edenton, N. c., July 3.-His Excellency,
James A. Garfield: A blind and wounded ex-
confederate soldier tenders his congratula-
tions on your improved condition, and may
God raise ae you to the peace and
Ft. Wayne, Ind, July 3..To the President
of the United States: The Catholic bishops
of Peoria and Fort Wayne, desire to express
their most sincere sympathy and most earnest
wish for your speedy recovery. (Signed)
j. L. SPAULDING,
Jos. DRAINGER.
Vinton, July g. Mrs. Garfield: Love,
sympathy and hope. (Signed)
WHIETLAw REID AND WIFE.
RICHMOND, July 3.-Mrs. Garfield: We
deeply sympathize with you in your sad aff1ic-
tion. We shall to-day send many earnest
prayers for the speedy recovery of your af-
fectionate husband and beloved President.
. (Signed), The ladies of Richmond.
The following telegram has been received
from the King of ROumania:
BUCHAREST, July 4.-President Garfield,
Washington: l have learned with the great
est indignation and deplore most deeply the
horrible attempt against your precious life,
and beg you to accept my warmest wishes for
your quick recovery.
(Signed), CHARLES.
'rhe secretary of state has just received the
following for Mrs. Garfield:
PARIS, July 4.-To Madame Garfield, Execu
tive Mansion: Accept the expression of our
deepest sympathy.
(slgned), OUTREr.
BOSTON ISRAELITES.
Boston, July 4.-The following dispatch
was sent from the Israelites of Boston, to-
day:
Hon. James G. Blaine, Secretary of State:
The Israelites of Boston in convention assem-
bled, extend their heartfelt sympathy to Presi-
dent Garfield, and intense indignation at the
outrage committed on our honored executive.
Convey our profound sorrow and tNpderest
sympathy TO Mrs. Garfield and family. Our
prayers are fervently offered that the President
may recover and live to fulfill the promise of
his grand rule at the helm of our beloved
country.
Edward s. Goulston, chairman; Charles
Morse, Israel RosnOky, committee.
Montreal, July 4. Hon. j. 6. Blaine, Sec
retary of State The manifestations of SYM
pathy in this city have been unusual. have
Just heard That the city council has adopted
a resolution expressive of deep feeling by all
citizens. Lat dispatches have great en-
couragement. J. G: SMITH, Consul General
Paris, July 4.--To Nj. DeGeoffry, French
minister, Washington Be good enough to
convey to Madame Garfield the sentiment of
sorrow and sympathy which the president and
government feel You will express to the
Vice President of the United States the deep
and profound grief this attempt has caused
throughout all France.
(Signed) BARTHoLEMY st. HILLA.RE.
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4 Friendly Telegram

EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 4.-The follow
ing telegram has been received by Mrs. A. T..
Rockwell, executive mansion for Mrs. Gar
field: cat such time will not presume to
recall myself to Mrs Garfield by directly ad-
addressing her. Yet cannot remain silent
May 1 hope, madam, that through your cour-
tesy and good judgment the afflicted lady may
receive assurance of my heartfelt sympathy
and earnest prayers for the welfare of her hus-
band and herself? Of course hundreds are at
hand to render all needed services for the pa
tient, but if l can aid in even the most trivial
way, command me, entreat you, and, dear
madam, believe me, Most resp'y,
(Signed) CORA MORRIS.
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NEW YORK.

day.
NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, July 4.-The Joyous nature of
the 4th of July has been greatly subdued in
consequence of the sad events at Washington
city. The bulletins at the varieus newspaper
and telegraph Offices were eagerly scanned for
the latest news from Washington, and at
times large crowds gathered around
them. This was the case at thelup town ho-
tells, where dispatches were posted by tele-
graph operators as soon as received. The
eager anxiety of the crowds was marked by
subdued excitement and expressed pleasure as
every piece of favorable news was announced.
MILWAUKEE.
MILWAUKEE, July 4.-The Fourth was
passed quietly; no attempt at general cele-
bration, people being oppressed with the
sad news from Washington. Several acci-
dents occurred but only one fatal; case of
drowning of man named John Harmon.
PROVIDENCE
PROVIDENCE, July 4.-The important
celebration of this. State was to be held In
BRISTOL The procession was formed
ready to move when it was dismissed and
the announcement made of a a religious
meeting to be held at 4 p NJ
PORTLAND.
PORTLAND, Me-, July 4.-There is no
celebration in Portland o-day The city
is very quiet and groups apparently
waiting for news from Washington.
CHEYENNE.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., July "A mass
meeting of citizens was held to-day and
passed resolutions expressing sorrow and
sincere sympathy with the President;
also commencing Mrs Garfield. The
resolutions were telegraphed to Secretary
Blaine by Delegate Post. Speeches were
made by Governor Hoy and Chief Justice
Sener, Associate Justice Peck, Gen. 0.
G.. Brock, and all ministers of the gospel
The city had been decorated gaily for the
Fourth, but the decorations have been
taken down, and the people are all bowed
down in sorrow.
AUGUSTA.
Augusta, Ga, July 4.--The city coun-
Gil adopted resolutions of sorrow and in
dignation at the attempted assassination
of President Garfield, extending sympa-
thy to the family, and expressing the
hope that the President may be spared to
discharge the duties of his important and
exalted Office.
iBORDENTOWN
BoRDENTowN, n. j., July 4-This city
has not celebrated the day as heretofore
on account of the condition of President
Garfield. Sympathy has been expressed
throughout the city. Yesterday prayers
were offered in all the churches for his re-
covery.
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Safe Blown Open.

During Sunday night the safe in the carpen-
ter shop of Chas. Leonard, on jackson street
near Eighth, was blown open by cracksmen
A hole was drilled in the top of the safe and
powder and abuse inserted, and the top of the
safe actually blown of. Fortunately there
was nothing of value to the thieves in the
safe, but they took some papers of value to
Mr.. Leonard only.
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Monday Bulletin No. 5.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 4-The secretary
of State has just sent the following telegram:
Hon. Alonzo Townsend, Cleveland-The
Presidents condition has not materially chang
ed since morning. At this hour $3.50 p. N.Y.
he is suffering less pain. He is
entirely calm. His mind Is
clear, and he accepts whatever fate God may
ordain for him with perfect resignation and
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Gitteau's Insanity.

WASHINGTON, July 4.--The prevailing SEN
tlmment in this community affecting Giteau
is very accurately reflected in the following
extract from an ed torial in the Eucning Star
to-day: "Probably the most important and
reliable testimony in regard to the character
and tendencies of Gitteau is that furnished in
the letter written by his father to another son.
as early as March 1t The expression of pa
rental traits and forebodings, is entitled to
the fullest confidence and most serious con-
sideration. One other conclusive piece of evil
dence pointing in the sam9 direction is offered
by the professional experience of DR.. Hood
medical referer of the pension bureau, this
city. Several months ago, as we are informed,
the application of Gieteau for pension came
before that Office for inspection. After exam
ining the documents filed by the prisoner, fol-
lowed by several interviews with him, Dr.
Hood came to the conclusion he was insane,
and so indorsed his opinion. At the time
this decision was reached by this medical eX-
pert, there was nothing in the case as
represented to disturb or influence his judg-
mem, would seem, when added to earlier and
pnsitive convictions of the father, to forever
settle the question of the prisoners mental
unsOundness"
BLAINES OPINION.
Secretary Blaine thinks Guiteau is crazy.
He says Guiteau called frequently at the State
department and insisted upon having foreign
mission or consulate: that Guiteau evidently
regarded himself as a man of very superior
abilities competent to fill any high position.
Secretary Blaine says he told Guiteau finally
that it was utterly useless
to present his application,
as his appointment to position was an inn
possibility. Mr.. Blaine says further that
Guiteau considered the Republican party
as under great obligations to him. He talked
of having elected Garfield and he thought the
party owed him debt, and ought to pay him
with a big appointment.
NO PLOT.
Secretary Blaine denies most emphatically
that he ever said the shooting was the result
of plot. Such an idea, he says, never entered
his head He is satisfied, and has been from
the first, that the crazy, disappointed Guiteau
kept his foul purpose profound secret to
himself Heaven knows the situation is bad
enough as it is, without adding to its horrors.
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Trotting at Hartford, Ct.

HARTFORD, July AT Charter Oak each
race was decided in three straight heats.
In the 2:24 class Melzz was the winner in
2:25X 2:25H, 2:25K. The 2:27 class was won
by Clingstone; time, 2:2S1l, 2:2SH, 2:22x. In
clasa 1886 Screwdriver won; time, $685.,
2:3S4 2:36s. Steve Maxwell made two un-
successful attempts to beat his two mile rec
ord of 2:4S1S. Best time to-day, 2:51X Billy
D with running mate, in trying his mile in
2:14x made no better time than 2:24x.
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Anniversary of the Landing of Vim. Penn.

Anniversary of the Landing of Wn. Penn.
Philadelphia, July 4.-Under the auspices
of the bi-centennial association of Pennsyl.
yania, Philadelphia yesterday celebrated, in
the main centennial building, the 200th ami
versary of the landing of VIM. Penn and
founding of the commonwealth. 1t is estl-
mated that from 100000 to 10000 people
visited the building during the day. Col.
Morton McMichael, in calling the assemblage
to order, fittingly alluded to the gloom in the
tempted assassination of the President.
Speeches were made by Gov. Hoyt, Gen.
Hooker, of Mississippi, J.. R. Tucker and
others. Announcement that the President
was improved was received with tremendous
applause.