Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, September 11, 1881, Page 3

‘-THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 -pitherto. The dimension of the sinus is dimin- ashing.” i “*WHAT ARE THE EVIDENCES of granulation along the inner end of the wound?" ~The cathoter docs not zoinsofar. Yester- day it did hot penetrate more than about ten inenes. Wenre very careful not to press it any further than it slipsin easily. When the least force is used, there is a flow of blond. There is shown 2 perceptibie discoloration of the pus.’ How large is the catheter or tube you use now? “ Less than a penholder in circumference.” “Hus the ball changed pusition since the Pres- ident came here?” No, I think not. “Js it encysted?” “ Probably not.’ “Do you apprebend any further danger aris- {ng from its unprotected condition?” ‘0, we think it will do no further harm. Dr. Bliss thus SEEMS TO DIFFER FROM DR. HAMILTON asto the fact whether or not the ball bus en- a; for last night Dr. Hamilton stated that be thought ithad. A gentieman, a surgeon who bas closely watched the case, and whose inter- est for it isso great that ne bas followed tho president to Lony Branch, referring to one of the President's noted sayhigs, says: * It is the unexpected that happens in his case as well as in bis life. The history of bis case presents sume new feature every week, and each succeeding ‘one has beeu more serious than its predecessor. There is in bis condition today nothing upon which to base the presumption that he has es- eaped those chencesof a relapse which have come before without warning, and whose effects bave always been so preguant with evil. Twenty hours before the first operation there was no appearance suggestive norcsuse to think it would be necessary. The President's case has demonstrated that THE UNEXPECTED IS THE THING THAT NEVEE FAILS tohappen. Let us get uway from the bad feat- ures of the ten wecks' recofd of bis case before we get too hopeful today for that which we can- not justify next week. Dyn't let it be forzoiten thet the President is avery sick man—perbaps sicker than he was three weeks ago—stuce when be has twice been so near death that the Na- tion's breath stopped while it waited for the ball to drop.” IT IS TEN WE AGO TODAY since the President wus shot. It rained heavily Jast night and all the morning, and seemed to be anunfavorable day for the President. Satur- day is usually expected ty ‘be an unfavorable day any way. The first news this morning of the President's condition partly fultilled the ap- prebensions. It was plain tu sce that bis spirits acd bis condition were atfected by the storm. Isis fever lust night beran somewhat later than usual and continued somewhat longer, aud, in consequence, his rest was broken, and be woke up during the nightat intervals never more than an hour apart, and although he bexan the day with more fever than he has bud in the morning for several days past, it wasnoted with gratitication that it wasa better beginning for aSuturday than he bas recently made. is temperature at the morning dressing at 2 was %, and his pulse J0L The doctors thought, however, that be SEEMED TO AVE GAINED IN STRENGTH, andthe trouble with his disordered digestive apparatns seemed not to buve recurred. His breakfast was hearty—for him. He began on the minced breasts of two reed birds, and ate with ‘retish. A third reed bird he took in his fingers, and ate the meat off tothe brenst bone. The soft part of a piece of toast. and three or four ounces of gruel finished the repast. The wound louked better this morn- ing, and appeared healthy. The tumefuction of the parotid is said to have disappeared, and the smppuration bas diminished. AT NCON ae was feeling better in spirits. Col. Rockwell raised the President in his arms, that he might took outon the ocean. A. cold gray sea-fos blew in, and the surf roared with wintry sound on the bezch below -the pluif on.which the President's cottage stands. A log crackled on the open hearth of his room. “This is splendid, Hockwell," he said. His temperature at this time was 93.7, and pulse 100. At5:00 bis temperature bud fallen two-tenths of # degree, and bis pulse remuined the sume. The doctors then pronounced his condition on the whole us good aa on the day before. He had taken more liquid food than for several days before. Dr. BLISS says today the President was going to repair more rapidy thun the public thougat tor. ‘Not immediatety,.” he continued, “but, say, iu two weeks it will show itself. Just now be bas not as much biood as he had by 2 considerable." For atime the President could uot bear well with the right ear, which was alfected by the trouble with the parotid sland. Now, Dr. Bliss says, bls hearing is coming buck, and it is certain not to be permanently impaired, ANOTHER CAUSE OF MUCH INCONVENIENCE has been a biz and stubbyrn boil on the Presi- deut’s back, under the ‘shoulder blades. It caused him unspeakable discomfort, and some time age was opened. It has now discharzed \tself, and is causing no further trouble. This morning the President got hold of a newspaper which wus lying on the bed within reach, and read in it a while before it was taken trom him, When Dr. Bliss discovered whut paper it was, he said it was perfectly harmicss, and would not have hurt u child. , Sceretaries James, Hunt, and Blaine, with their wives, called upon Mrs. Garlivid, una tomorrow, if the President continues well, Secretaries James and Hunt will be admitted to the sick-room. The gentlemen of tho Cabinet today seem to believe ‘that the President is uctttally recovering, and Secretary James said that he thought that in 2 ‘week or ten days he would be sitting up-in bed. From that on he thought his recovery might be slow, but would be sure. ERAL MACVEAGH, speaking of the situation, says: “Chat the patient is improving admits now of no doubt whatever, but-whether this improvement will continue is quite another question. What more can we expect & mun to do thante eat and to be able to converse with eusc. The President eats almost as much $1 do, and thatis not an in- siguificant quantity, either. 1am hopeful about his wound und bis supplementary complaints, and regurd his present condition as a full promise of speedy recovers. Of course, one cau never count upon the future, as some unforeseen catastrophe muy intervene to prevent recovery but, should he continue to improve as he has done, bis ultimate health is, in my opinion, as- sured. Lam IN SOME LITTLE DREAD OF THIS WEATHER. It is very damp, as you are aware, und this may incline bim toward a relapse. However, the room in which he hes is very ery, and every pre- cauuon has been taken by the builder to keep the humid atmosphere out. Iam anxious about the continued suppuration of the wound. Asa Matter of cou the ‘poisonous pus is dis- tributed througkout bis system, and I am afraid ft will 2 TOUCH HIS VITAL ORGANS, We have been watching his lings very care- fully during the past few days, and regard thom as indications of his condition. Should an abscess form there, which is possible, his danger will be greatly increased. Dr. Bliss informed me this morning that the wound is in a very g00d condition, and show; signs of ¢ranulation. ‘This is promising. 1 think that some action will be taken Ly Dr. Axuew either tomorrow or Monday te extract the ball. Its location is al- most determined, and once rid of that he can muke positive arrangemonts for the winter. I am fur moro hopeful than I have ever been.’ THE BEST THAT CAN BE SAID OF THE PRESIDENT'S CONDITION to-night is that it is about the sume as it was yesterday. ‘The physicians say that to look for &-Steady gain without interruption or setback would be to expect too much. They profess to ve quite satistied if there be a slight gain one day and if this is not lost on the next. That the ‘traumatic fever is still present, and that it can run rather high’ was made mani- fest this morning. Yesterday at evening litle change in the condition of the pulse, temperature,! and respiration had been noted beyond the regord of noon, and this was so unusual that mention was made of the fact in the bulletin; but, | SOMEWHAT TO THE SURPRISE OF THE POY- SICIANS,. the fever was noticed much tater in the even- jog than usual, and this morning the pulse was four beats over 100, and the temperature nearly & degree higher than normal, One result of ‘this was that the night was nct very restful: in fact, since the. President has been here his most uncomfortable hours have been at night, Tho physicians are not entirely Satisfied with the reason of this, but they are of opinion that some sort of change is going on woich is indicated, not only py the’ pete at nicht, but-also by the rise of fever at that time. While this may mean nothing unfavor- able, still something of this sort might happen. The apprehension regarding the lungs were well founded. The President continues to cough 8 good deal, and be coughs more at night than at other times. The dul! sound that follows percussion with tho tinger over the lungs i still beard, and the physicluns no longer deny that the lungs are to some extent atfected, thoug! they do not publicly assert this. ss HOWEVER, the parotid gland has gone, and the wounds anade by the knife and the ploughing have ubout disappeared. The stomach continues to receive a little solid food.. The appetite that has come ‘isstronger then the stomach. The flishtiness that was observed the first day or two after arrival has gone, end the President's mind is clear, thourn his condition is too feeble to per- mit bis miad long ta be occupied with one sub- ject. The two members of the Cabinet who have seen him have spent in all about three minutes in the room. Jt can be Said that there has been a ¢reat gain since the arrival. ‘ Ne SWAIM Rave toa personal fricud today tho complete history of the President's case, with the reasons why he thought the President would recover. Gen. Swaim is a gradunte of medicine, and his statement has a threefold value, in that it is tne story of a friend, 2 physician, and a nufse who bas been at the President's bedside duily for the ten weeks which ended this morning. Ten weeks ago tbis morning he broke to Mrs. Gar- field, at the Elberon, tho terrible news that ber husband had been shot. Today both Mrs. Gar- field and Gen. Swaim-are confident of the Pre- sident’s recovery. Gen. Swaim's conclusion is that the President has REACHED THE BorToM, and that ho has now commenced to go up hill, although his recovery will be long. “ile will have," said Gen. Swaim, his “good days and his bad days, and today wus not a good day. But we are convinced that bis recovery is certain. ‘Tedious and slow it will be.”” “Is tho President fully aware of his own con- dition?” wus asked. “No one more so.” Gen. Swaim replied. “He has studied it carefully from the beginning, and no one knows better than ne docs what tho meaning of pulsc, temperature, and respiration is. The doctors cull him TUE MOST PATIENT PATIENT. they ever saw. They do not know how intelli- gent his patience is, and they do not know how seeretly he hus made a special study of the very symptoms which indicate to the people each day hisown condinon. You remember that, when he was shot, Mrs. Garfleld was only just conva- Jescing from an iliness which nearly proved fatal. During that illness the President went to 2 friengd who was a surgeon on intimate relations with his family and wished to be specially instructed as to the tem- perature, pulse, and respiration, so that when they were taken three times daily he could understand what it meant without truubling her attending physician, Dr. Boynton, and with- out alurming her. ME MADE A CAREFUL STUDY of every indication in ber case, and, when pulee, temperature, and respiration began to be taken in his own case, be knew as well as the doctors did what they meant, and he hud in- sisted upon baviag an exact report of his con- dition every day. It was some time before the surgeons understood how accurate a knowledge of his condition these reports conveyed. to their patient. ‘he truth is,” said Gen. Swaim, * the President bus looked upon his own case as an impargil outsider. He, as Mr. Gartield, of Ohio, hus beeii able, day by day, to tell the condition of the President of the United States almost as well ag the surgeons of that olliial.” THE BALL 2 is believed to be in the psoas muscle, in the low- er part of thegroin. A new induration hus been observed there. The physicians are ubout con- vinced that the ball is there, but, probably on Monday, they will try to ascertain with more uc- Dr. Bliss is of opinion that the ball has encysted. Dr. Hatilton fs inclined te think it has, but .bere is no certainty of opinion in the isind of the physicians about the ball and the. conditions around it, except that they believe that they know about where it is SECKETARY WLNDUM. ‘The President having expressed a desire that Mr. Windom, Secretary of the Treasury, should. be the next member of the Cabinet to call upon hiw, the Secretary visited the cottage this morn- ing. Mrs.Gurfield went to the President and asked him if he was ready to see Secretary Win- dom. “Certainly,” be replied. “Teli him to come up at once. Wait u moment, Crete. If he’s not in a burry please entertain him until L tke a nup often minutes. I feel drowsy now.” At the expiration of the. tine the patient: was wide awake, und &ee- retary Windom was ushered into the chamber. The visit lasted about tive minutes. It was the first timo be had seen the Presidcat since the day be was shot, and he was prepared from the differentstories he bad neard to see un emaciated man. The Secretary wus a member of the Hiouse of Representatives with Gen. Gar- ficid years ago, aud more familiar with his countenance than any member of the Cabinet except Secretary Blaine. WIE WAN FACE OF THE PATIENT, with all of the anticipation of bis real eppear- ance, made 2 deep impression upon Lim, As he approached the bedside, the President extonded his haud and gure him a most cordial greeting. Mr. Windom, to prevent the President frum talking, spuke deliberately of the great desire everybody expressed to see him restored to health, and assured him, as Attorney-General MacVengh bad done yesterday, that there was nota single matter pending in the Treasury Department which he would cure to bother him with, even if he was in robust bealth.. The only case there was in the department related to the auxicty for bis recovery. ‘but was the great solicitude, ‘and he, in common with atl the officials under him, thought only of that. The President, taking advantage of the lull follow- ing these remarks, ASKED, WITH SOME SUEPHISE, if the Secretary really meant that the funding operittiuns were atan end. Mr. Windom rephed that they were entirely closed, and exactly in gecordance with the plan known to the Presi- dent ten weeks ago, when he wus shot. This in- formation convinced President Garticld that the: assurances of the Secretary were iu 10 ed to allay his solicitude for the suc- of a measure which itis Kuowo originated with the President as a means to avoid an extra sessiun of Congress. Bidding the President gvod- by, the Cabinct visitor retired, both benelited by the brief interview. THERE 1S STOLL TALK of the disability or inability question outside of the Cabinet, but the Cabinet officers themselves aro not considering It, One of them recently said: “We neve never furmally considered the question, and we shull not until it becomes ab- solutciy necessary. There ure as yer few things thut really require the President's attention, and as the mombers personally call upon the Presi- dent they will tell him that and relieve his ymind. It was decided in Washington not to give the subject detinit consideration until after the President bad been a week at Long Branch.” “His TESTIMONY OF THE PILYSICIANS is that, so fur as they cun judge from the super- ficial indications; 50 far as pul: temperature, and respiration can guide their judement; so far as the appearance of the patient, his tone, his voice, and general demeanor can show, there arc no dunger-si;snals out, and, in the opinion of the surgeons, the President is on a fairway torecovery. If'convalescence is tofollow tho change trom Washington to Long Branch, then there will be wo necessity for reopening the discussion, even in the event of continued illness. It is evident that tho intention is to bridge the matter over until Congress meets in December, when the Cabinet, ut least, would be relieved of responsi- bility in advising the Vice-President to perform the duties of the President. IV 15 REPORTED TERE that under no circumstances would Vice-Pres dent Arthur enter upon the duties of President temporarily at the request of President Garfield, for the reason that the strength of mind and of ody that would be necessary to communicate the rensons for such a request would more prop- erly belong to a special message convening Con- gress in extra session to provide tor such un emergency. The first official business performed here by the Cabinet has been to retain the Hon. Benjamin -H. Brewster, of Pennsylvania, and George Bliss, of New York, to conduct TUE sTAR LOUTE PROSECUTIONS. Mr. Bliss wag at Lonz Branch yesterday in consultation witn the Attorney-General about the case. The only xppointment of great im- portance that awaits executive selection is that of a successor to Associate Justice Cliford. The iliness of Justice Ward Hunt and the accumu- jated business of the Supreme Court make it imperative that,at the very opening of Con- ress, the nomination of Mr. Clifford's successor should be made. The choice of tho President, itis understood, is already made. but the honor will probably be declined by the gentleman selected. In such anevent the selection will doubtless be made from the New England cir- cuit over which Justice Clifford presided for many years. : AN INCIDENT. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. New York, Sept. 10.—An incident happened today which shows how much Mrs. Gartield ap- preciates the anxiety evinced by tno people. A Atle girl, 10 years old, managed to pass the guards, and said that she .wished to see Mrs. Garfield. With a smile upon ber lips Mrs. Gar- field, it is suid, took the littic one in ber arms and ‘asked her what she wanted. The littl¢ vis- itor said that she wanted to “pray for Mr. Gar- field, becnuze God always answered ber prayers.” The President's wife took tho little one within and joined with her in entreuty to the Futhor of Mercy. THE LETTER FROM DR. AGNEW. Burlington (N.S) Dispatch to Philadelphia Limes. ‘Through the kinduess of Dr. Joseph Parrish, of this city, your. correspondent was allowed to make the following extracts fron a letter re- ceived by hiu on Tuesday, Sept. 6, from Dr. D. Hayes Agnew, oue of the consulting physicians tothe President: “There bas been nothing in President Garfield's case demanding any extraor- dinary skill for Its manuement, and, as fur a3 L ani capable of judging, everyting which has been done from the duy tho wound was received until the present moment was dictated by suund surgery.” In connection with the fact that the doctors in attendance upon the President have been se- verly criticised, Dr. Aguew says: “1 have, my dear Doctor, fora long tine not allowed myself to be disturbed py adverse criticism, not from a spirit of dogmatism nor trom x feeltus of lbility—L Know too little to be dogmatic and ‘tnt little too imperfectly to claim infallibility— but because Lhave made ita rule to learn ail I can in tho line of my study, and then to apply the acquired knowledge conscientiously. There never bus becn x time, from the day on which that lhuve been very though E most sin- restored in health to, I place fn the Nation.” sanguine of his recove: cerely pray that he mity his family and to bis ofli OFFICIAL GULLETINS. A.M. S23 Exnenoy, Sept. 10-! -At the ex- amination of the President at 8:30 this morning his temperature was 99.4, pulse 104, respiration 18. He slept well during the night, awakening only at intervals of one-half to one hour. There isn perecptible increase of strength, with im- proved condition of digestive apparatus. ‘The tumefaction of the parotid has entirely disap- peared, and suppurution greatly diminished. ‘The wound continues to improve, and presents @ more healthy appearance. D..W. Briss, D. ares AGNEW. or. M. Exnenos, Sept. 10-8 p. m.—At the examine- tion of the President at 12 m. today his temp ature wns 98.5; pulse, 100; respiration. 18. ‘At 5:30 this evening his temperature was 95.7; pulse, 100; respiration, 1S. The President hus taken a greater amount of liquid, with some solid food, and with more relish than for several days. His general cou~ dition is quite as favorable as yesterday. D. W. Buss, D. HAYES AGNEW. BLAINE’S BULLETIN Ar 10 LA Nicur. Lone Brancn, Sept. 10.—Seeretary Blaine sent the following at. 10 o'clock tonight: ‘Lowell, Mintster, London: After the dispatch Inst night the President had a considerable in- crense of fever—indeed the rise of pulse and temperature every night has become a signitl- cant feature in nis case. Through tne day, and especially this afternoon, he kas- grown more comfortable. A cold, easterly storm has pre- vailed siuco carly moramg without evil effect, thus far, on his condition. Secretary Windom had a brief interview with the President at noon, He founa him much reduced in strength, but clear in Lis mind... Heasked the Secretary about the success of the refunding of the public debt, BLArNE, Seerewry. SUICIDAL. THE RAZON ROUTE. ~ Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 10.—Yesterday’s special chronicied tho denth of Kichard S. Jetfries, of Atlanta, ¥bich ovcurred at tho home of his brother, near the Alabama White Sulphur Springs, tuirty miles from Chattanooga, on tho Alnbaiza & Great Southern, The de- tails of his death show beyond doubt that he committed suicide after fully pre- meditating and planning the deed. Tne body reachod, Atlanta today, and an examinu- tion showed that the deceased had cut bis throat three times witli a razor, severing the jugular vein. .A piece of broken razor was found in the neek bone. Jeffries committed suicide behind a sinoke house on. the premises of bis brother, and with hig’ coat’ buttoned closely avout wounds, . which were _leed- inz profusely, ‘be walked into the house, und plucing b.¥ bands on the mantel of bis room remained In that position with his bead hanging down until from toss of blood he sank. tothe floor. He left “ business letter directed to his brotuer, giving i detailed statement of his financial condition, iso muking a request that he be buried on the premises. The letter contained nothing with Yeference either to his wife or infant child. ‘fue body of the de- consed was brouzht to Atlante at che request of his wife, and was buried thi§ 2fternoon in the presence of a large numver of* friends. He was ong of tho ‘most prominent and suec- cessful criminal lawyers ,' of this city, and bus woo laurels’ in many of e occurred the igading erlininal trials tavt ba nis section the past itis: friends Hn this section the past four yeury cluim that his marriage to Miss Gouid. daughter of one of the wealtiiest families | of Georgiu, was au unfortymaie event, us the marriage life of the couple was an unkappy one, and that ty this cause must be attributed tho wunnet of bis death. Mr. ‘Jotfries was regarded as one of the purest me in this section, with 2 gititiniess character, and geterally honored und toeloved by ull who knew him. As an orator be rad few equals, and as nn indefatigable and carnest worker in the cause of his cleat be hud no; superior. THREW HIMSEI-F UNDER A TRAIN. “Speciat Dispatch to The Chicaoo Tribune. Linconx, Neb., sept. 10—E. E. Chandler, a jewelcr, who has b@en in the employ of J. B. ‘Trickey & Co. for tho past seven months, com- mitted suicide this morning near Palmyra, this county, by throwir G himself in front of a moving freight-train. Dee'f wed had been on 2 prolonged spree. When ho } lair ier he was ina et, Very highest com is thought that h‘he new Exchange will oc- he committed su and comfortable quarte years of age, ba Block, corner La Sal nerly worked at;, as before, and the direct remains will be tment will be in the safe and ——ids of Miss Chapman, a lady FUR Usment, and excellent prac- ty Spectad eecASSES ARE FILLING UP, i orettat Dts Chicazo Business -Colleze is Tescota, Il prepured for the larze fall and wawon shop Of ve that it always commands. near, the iret e entering dally. ‘This is found a nace ‘ng that is necded by nll classes with u biucksMijgje-ased people. It prepares shower which 'thoruugh work tor themselves Toss less than ‘Tue day chisses are tilling up condive y evening sessions will commence Early Inst Sept. 12. ene Mental es ene Ewenty tousyce—The Sickness of John hd that of President Gare Iugusta $Ga.) Chronicle. Atabont Tie, whon Methodism is having a discovered it across the water, it may not be freight-car ito cite- the case of Jobn Wesley, Works, ‘The Wonderful resemblance to that of Marks. | TBO shel. ‘The followmg uecount of {hirts-seveu rosteated at the ae of 72 when ganized te. ifeland in 17,3, is taken from bis to work, an dip ex®ys he Iny more dead than alive. ceeded In eXas pinck and swollen, Me was The toss on 12sed. For same time his pulse was Fee ess on te, Hope was wtlmost zone, when bt ty ‘nis traveling companion, came ‘Mid: ‘Sir, you must take this.” AT Mi, thought 1, will if 1 can Speciat Diss him, for it ous do me neither $ iy immediately it set me a MoxnouTH, Mie bewan to vext. and my moraing the sheds\; and from that hour the ex- of the Mining & Minptoms abated.” Six days fire and burned. _Cstonishinent ot bis friends, - ting in God, he set out for The timely exertios niseok be was preaching Whleb also took fire. Wa salen Be lay So auger ance except on matin BP "Yevored Methodist of ‘His daughter, afterward AT COLULow a converted girl 16 FOREST FIRES. To Hundred ‘Corpses Found in Sanilac County and 128 in Huron, A Copious Rain Reported to Have Fallen in the Devastated “Regions. A Stop Undoubtedly Put to Many of the Great Conflagra~ tions, g Fresh Danger Around Vassar Yesterday Before the Rain Came. Aid Going Forward from Various Cities in the United States. MICHIGAN. BAIN FALLS. Spectat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Easr SAGinaw, Mich., Sept. 10.—Rain has been extended through this section this afternoon and evening, and will put out tho fires. Cities and towns in this section are actively engaged in raising money and supplies for tho homeless ana destitute. In this city $2,500 bave been raised. Saginaw City responds with $1,500. A meeting is being beld at Bay City tonight to raise funds. A boat-load of clothing and sup- plies was forwarded from Buy City to Huron County to-day, and committees ure collecting supplies here for the same purpose. IN TUSCOLA COUNTY 3,000 persons are homeless and destitute, and in Vassar Towaoship in that county alone from thirty to fifty families are left destitute. Fires broke out freshly in Tuscola this afternoon and around Vassar. There was a hot time for a few hours, buta nice rain reached: there this evening and will puta stop to the ravages of the tirey element. ‘luscola County calls for aid, and contribunons may be safely forwarded to Churles Montague, at Caro, or LE. C. Cuine, Pres- ident of Vassar Village. IN TWO COUNTIES, To the Western associated Presz. Derrotr, Mich., Sept. 10.—The latest reports from Sanilac County give the known loss of life as 200, Huron Coun! , bute large part of Huron County has notyet been penetrated by the relief forces, and itis feared many more lives hive been lost. Supplies are how sent by rail to Minden, and by Loat to ull regular ports on Lake Huron. HORSEBACK, The Detroit and Port Huron committees have agents on horseback exploring the burnt dis- tricts, and reporting localities where ard is most needed. : In spite of the great quantities of provisions and other help sent from ull parts of the State, and tens of thousands of dollars subscribed, the sufferers in some purts of the burnt district ure reported starving and in dire extremity. The revenue steamer Perry, ordered here from Luke Erie, will be loaded with stores for the sufferers. IN ONTARIO. GREAT LO: Spericl Déspatch to The Chicago Tribune. SrratrorD, Ont., Sept. 10.—The bush fires north and south of this town have been raging for the past two weeks, doing great damage. ‘To the north the swamp known as the Ellice Swamp, covering thousands of neres, has been on fire for about ten days, Ashes from this extensive fire fall on the streets, and the whole town is thickly enveloped in smoke. The destruction of property is some- thing enormous, Farmers near the swamp have bad all their buildings and contents en- tirely destroyed. ‘he farmers and all the help that could bo obtained have ‘ie- voted all their time to fighting the flames, but, owing to everything being so dry, and the scarcity of water, the work of devasta- tion goes on. in spite of all that is done. Unless rain comes, it will be utterly fiscless to fight the flames, and they must necessarily destroy every> thing in their path. ‘TIE LOSS OF TIMBER will be enormous. ‘Those who ure in a position to know say it cannot be estimated. A number of families ure now homeless. Rain. bas not fallen here in seven weeks, and all vegetation has been completely burned. Fences along toe line of railway fall an easy prey to the finmes, scarecly a rod being left. Telegraph poles and wires all suifer. ‘Trains north on the Stratford & Huron Railway were canceled for some time, owing to the track bemg on fire, but, as everything that can be destroyed hus been destroyed, the trains have been resumed. The northern gravel road has been abandoned, as culverts and bridges are burned. Tne Village of Gad's Hill, north of here, has been and Is still inimminent danger. All the villagers are at work digying trenches and using every availa- ble means to check the onward course of the fire. BARRIE. Spectat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Baur, Ont., Sept. 10.—When the fleree bush fires which still continue raging in the north and west portion of the County of Siincoe first began, few imagined that the destruction of property would beso great. In tho ‘Township of Floss over a hundred farmers have lost everything. Burns, houses, horses, cattle, sheep, and fences have been swept away. Wille iam Kerr, of tho Seventh Concession of Floss, was burned to death while endeavoring to escape the fre ina field on bis own farm. John A. Coutes, an extensive lumber merchant at Elm- yale, was terribly burned. The settlements of Vigo and Pbelpston have been entirely con- sumed. Elmvate Station and a portion of the villaze ure burned. wile felt the scuurze, but only partially, while a number of builaings in Hillsdale fella prey to the fluines, ag well 2s tho lire new lumber mills gdjoining New Low- ell on the south, AID. ANN ARBOR, Special Dispatch to The Catcaco Tribune. ANN Arnon, Mich., Sept. 10.—At a meeting to- day the citizens raised. $1,000 for the relief of “+. entferars frum the forest tires, and will prob- PILES! PUG. at ure cure for Bind, pees cerated Piles hag been discovertu uw, Pree e Ingie box of DIR. WILLLAMS PILE OINTMENT bas cu red the worst chronic cases of twenty-tive years: standing, €t wives relief in five minwmtes utter usins. WILL- TANS’ OINTMENT absorbs the tumors, soothes pain, allays the intense itching, especially after getting warm in bed, asa pouttice. It is prepared for Piles, itching of the parts, and Dothins else, Sold by druggists, or muiled eee he a SON &CO.,Chicazo. nc = 25 to $25,000 used judiciously In ponte deatiag ields large protits. For pamphlet and eleetri sports write to W.'T. Soule & Co., Brokers, 1 Suile-st., Chicago. FLORIDA WALTER. *Murray & Lanman’s LORIDA WATER, F FLORIDA WhleER Best for TOILET, BATH, ‘and SICK ROOM. DENLISTRY. = Teeth from $7 f, As good as the best and low us the cheapest. Conumnus, 0., Sept. Frith ber Oe was “anxivl was felt for and contents, located atta few sclvet friends Sanit? gestrosed bY At\he case of MHozokiuh, fo inguranes: fitteen years, Mrs. DR. LEWIQ, Dentist. 20 years’ practice in city~ adoiph-st., cor. State, bie axer Drug Store. 1881-TWENTY PAGES 5 = clothing would be most acceptable, and he would take pleasure in forwarding any supplies of this, or any other, kind that would be of service to the people who have had their entire possessions swept away. Packages sent to the officeof the Lumberman's Exchange, South Water street, near Franklin, will be promptly forwarded. Tho followmg telegram is corroborative of the mass of information al- ready published: Bay Ciry, Mich., Sept. 10.—G. 17. B Your kind telegram appreciated Taunedinee aid ig asked. Five thousand families are n and hungry. The sutfering is terrible. eunnot form any idea us. Jon IL Wartkrss, THE BOARD OF TRADE. Messrs. G. W. Higgios, C. J. Singer, W. H. Crocker, B. F. Stautfer, and It. Carmichael were appointed a committee by the Board of Trade yesterday to solicit aid for the Michigan suf- ferers. Late in the afternoon they had col- lected nearly $2,500, and some members of the committee bad not had the time to do much of any canvassing. The packers’ subscriptions runup to about $2,100. The Board of Trade promises to make avery handsome contribu- tion. You tthout secing it. Help Mayor. GO AND DO LIKEWISE. Mr. John B. vrake, with his accustomed fore- sight, hus again been ahead in his practical liberality and generosity. Lust ‘Thursday, with- out solicitation, he sent 2 dratt of $100 value to the sulferers by the Michigan fires. Mr. Drake's example should be followed by every une who bas an opportunity to requite a portion of the debt Chicago incurred ten years ago, when her homeless ones hero were fed by the contribu- tions of the civilized world. THE WEATHER. SIGNAL SERVICE. OEFICE OF THE CULEFSIGNAL OFFICER, WASH- INGTON, D. C., Sept. L1.—1 a. m.—Indications are that the storm now central in Ontario will move east, causing strong southeasterly winds, with rian on the New England coust todzy and south- westerly winds on the Jersey coast. The temperature wilt probably fall decidedly today in the Ohio Valley and ‘Tennessee, and the Lower Lake region, and in.tho Middle At~ Inutle coust tomorrow, with cloudy weather and ruin, followed by fair weather tomorrow. For Ohio and ‘Tennessee cold or partly cloudy or cloudy wenther with rain, north to west wind and higher burometer. For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys, warmer fair weather, westerly winds, rising followed by falling barometer. For the Lower Lake rezion, partly cloudy weather, with rains, westerly winds, higher bar- rometer,and lower temperature. For the Upper Lak region, fair weather,west- erly winds, higner barometer, rising, preceded in the eustern portion, by falling temperature. Cautionary signals” continue at Mackinaw, Grand Haven, See. 3, Chicazo, Milwaukee, Sec. 2, Escanaba, Marquette, Alpena, Port Huron, See. 4, Toledo, Sandusky, Cleveland, Sec. 5, Eric. tionary sigaals are ordered for Buffaio, Rochester, and Oswezv. ‘The Chief Sizual Officer furnishes the follow- ing special bulletin to the press: ine burometer {ts highest In tho Canadian maritime provinces. ‘ke hurricane bas up- parently passed eust off the coast,and cannot now be charted. A severe storm is now central in Ontario. ‘The temperature bas risen trom 3 to li degrees in: the enstern part of the Lower Lake region. Acold wave is advancing over the Dake ‘region, the Ohio Valley, and ‘Tennessee, andj the West Gulf States from tho West, The following temperatures are reported for the stations on northeen frontier: Bastport, Montreal, Marquette, 32; and Duluth, 49. A. heavy rain fall ig reported from the Lake region, the Mid- die Atlantic, and West Gulf States. Ensterly winds continue in New England and the Middle Atlantic States. The winds in the Ohio Valley, Yenneszec, und the Lake region have veered to westerly. LOCAL OBSERVATIO: CHICAGO, Sept. 10--10:15 p.m. Time, jHare| Ther.| Ha | Wind, | Vel| Hn. Weather g | _w/Fatr. 2 Le rain. ex 4.0) 3 RY “Barometer corrected for temperature, elevation, und instromental error, Mean barometer, *V.8, Mean thermometer. 61.0, Menn humidity, 33.0. Lishest temperature. 7. Lowest temperature. 39.5. |, OUSERVATIO: GENERA’ CHICAGO, Sept. Wind, Cincinnat Cleveland. Indianapolis Keokuk. La Crosse. Leavenwoi Touisvill Marquette. ‘Memphis Milwaukee. Nasnvill North Vlatie, Lurain Cray. Gtenr Clear, Clear. Stra ‘Toledo. Nicksby Huron, Dak... “Too small to measure. A WIND STORM. Special Dispatch to The Cnicago Tribune. Henway,Minn.,Sept. 10—Last evening a sudden wind sprung up at about 6 o'clock, accompanied by rain. The new store of Bullis & Baldwin, at Narcrosse, five miles north of this place, was blown down, and fs. a complete wreck. The wind seemed to have entered the building at the end, pressing the walls out wad resulting in a total collapse. Six mien were en- gaged in the building, four ot whom were in- jured, two, it is thought, fatally. Leonard Rei- cord and a man named Murray are now lying in n eritical condition, Murry with concus- sion of the brain, and Keicord with serious internal injuries and a shoulder dislocated Your correspondent has just met Dr. C. U. Par- quin, tho attending physician, who corroborated the statement that Murray and Keivord ure i a very precarious condition. Murray is a married yan from. near Farmington, Dikota County. Reicord is also trom Farmington, b ried. ‘The building was twenty-one by cis! feet, two stories high, and was fust nearing completion. a CAIRO, ILL. 50. ‘al Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. OWE, bees -0, ter an excessive All of the above” Wee Spo than shown by other houses. remy NOVELTY RESS GOODS In PLAIDS, OMBRE STRIPES, &c., Tinsel Effects. Suitings of every description, all at “Lower Prices” than asked by other houses. Samples Sent by mail on application. intended to apply to Northorn New York State and Canada (East). This I admit without hesitation is a little be- hind time on its arrival, owing to the®inexpect- ed duration of the present heated term, but the temperatures are today falling in the sections just referred to. -A cool wave is likely to ensue. ‘The storm period predicted for the neighbor- hood of New York and the seaboard cities for the 23th and 2ith occurred on the later date along the South Crrolina coast, but did not ex- tend much farther northward, although storm- signals were up for the same daysat more north- erly points. These predictions of mine, you must bear in mind, were issued in printed form as early as the 12th of July last, and were not, as some iinazine, of recent production. My forte and success hitherto have been in loug-range prediction, and the whole object of my attempts at wenther forecasting from tne first hus been to anticipate the general chnracter of approach- ing seasons rather than that ot weeks or days. Tnuve just completed my forecasts for the approaching autumn, winter, and spring months, and of the winter of 18S] and 1882; und must confess that in these, or the success oY these, I feel great measure of confidence. ‘This, however, you will have abundant oppor- tunity to prove for yourselves, as the weather unrolls itself before you. Meantime, and fn re~ turn for the many kindnesses received at your hands, Iunay just open tno weather bag Sulli- ciently to let out one cheering little item relat- ing to the entry of 1882 at Washington, and in- form you that there is again every prospect of good gleighing at the Capital about the entry of the new year. ‘Prepare then for your sleighing carnival. which it is my y ne partici- pated in by your beloved President. Yours sincerely. Henny G. VeNxon, POLITICAL. VIRGINIA. Special Dispatch to The vhicazo Tribune, Rrcumonp, Va., Sept. 10.—The political con- test in Virginia grows hotter and hotter, and this evening aletter was made public which {t is deemed not improbable will cause serivus trouble between some cf tho rival contestants. Yester- day Congressman-elect George D. Wise, who is stumping the State in the interest of the Con- servative Democratic ticket, read a letter pur- porting to have been written by Mr. Frank S. Blair, tho Keadjuster candidate for Attorne; General. Capt. Wise said he read tno letter by permission of the gentleman to whom it was ud- dressed. [ts publication here this evening created great excitement, The letter is as fol- lows: WYTHEVILLE, Va., Oct. 11, 1880.. Wilson, Esy.—Deatt Sin S think of the chances of success in the coming election. If wecan carry the negro votes with us we will be allright, but they are up for the highest bidder. You can’t trust them in politics any further than you can with your pockutbook after you are out of ‘sight. {t would be better —To W. Leigh for Virginia if we could get rid of such wu class, but as long us we can use them in voting ‘all is well. I was never m favor of the clause in the Cot stitution which let them in as citizens. But since fbinga have turned out as they are we must do all we can to control the negro in the election. ‘ry to hold onto them by teiling thom that the Adniinistration at Washington wishes them to vote with the Rendjusters. Now, ny friend, don’t be uncasy about the Republican ticket. ‘They will huve votes enough without Virginia. Let the Democracy go to hell, and All we want Then carry Hancock with them. ig to carry our ticket. ‘will be masters of the groundwork. day wutch the negry, for he is ver, me hear from you soou. Your frit FRANK S. BLAIR. Blair was in the city when the letter caine out, and, with H.-H. Riddieberger, was on bis way to the lower counties, but both at once changed thelr destinuuon and left for the southwest, where tht xpect to meet Wise und Danie! in political discussion. Blair's friends deny that he wrote the letter, and clnim that ir isa Morey job, but usgert that for the present bo Will make no public denial. Yet it is under- stood, however, that when he meets Wise in discussion in the southwest Monday or Tuesday he will then take occasion to say somethimg about the matter, and it is deemed thnt scrious consequences may ensue. The letter hus created great excitement among the negroes, who have been stanch supporters of tho lteadjuster movement here. Blair is the gentleman who bas made some speeches which hayg becn much harped on by his opponents, and is the author of the remark that “Honor don’t buy a brexk- fust,"” as well as tho assertion that he tuvorcd a vigorous application of readjustment to the National debt. OHIO. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. TotEDo, O., Sept. 10.—J. W. Kelscy, who bas formerly acted with the Republicans, and fuiled to get the nomination for County Treasurer at the hands of the party, came out as 1 People’s candidate, at the request, as 1s alteged, of sev- eral citizens, and was today indorsed for the po- sition by the Democnitic and National Commit- tees, to fill the Vacancy on their ticket. Thear- rangement i3 a merety’ nominal one in effect, as it is senerally conceded that any acquisition of Republican votes will be offset by tho loss of Democratic ones. ‘Speciat Dtspateh to ‘The Chicaco Tribune. Crxctnnatt, O., Sept. 10.—The Democratic County Convention met today ut the Highland House and nominated olficers. ‘fhe work was all cutand dried in udvance, and the delegates were usked to ratify what’ had been done by some of the professed leaders in acorner. ‘This they for the most part did, but not without vio- lent opposition and many turbulent scenes. The judicial ticket is above the average, and in some respects is stronger than the one put up by the Republicans. The Democrats have chosen older. men than were | nomi- nated. by the Republicans. So far. as the judicial candidates are concerned. it is probable that every one will fight for himself, and there will very likely be two or thre elected on each ticket. ‘The Republicans’ leg- islative ticket is uch stronger than that named by the Democrats today. Taken all in all, the Republicans have done rather the best work, and, with the exception of two or three of their candidates for Judgeships, they will probably have aneasy victory. The convention of today was in session from 9 a, m. until 9 p.m. KANSAS. ‘Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. ‘Wientra, Kas., Sept. 10.—At the meeting of the Democratic County Committee, held at this place tadny, it was decided to hold the primar- jes on the 17th and the convention on the 2th of September. A strong effort will be made to unite the Independents and the Greenbackers with the Demoernts, giving each faction places on the ticket, and by this means curry the ¢lec- tion. IOWA. Spectal Dispatch to The Chicaco Tribune. Denver, Ia., Sept. 10.—The Republicans of Blackbawk County, in convention today, nom- inated Bishop and Melsted for Representative, and renominsted femmenway for Senator. All ure instructed for Wilson. WISCONSIN. Special Dispatch to The Chicaoo Tribune, Wutrewater, Wis., Sept. 10.—The first po- litical! meeting of the campaign was held bere tonight by the Greenbackers and Anti-Monopo- lists. ‘The attendance -was fulr. Rovert S. Sehilling, the Greenbuck orator, spoke, ‘ CASUALTIES. RUN OVER BY A TIORSE, Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 10,—This evening while Representative Orr, of Cobb County, and Miss Julia Harper, of Charlotte, N. C.. were out walking they were knocked down and run over by a palli Orr had legs and , and is now lying: a most critical ¢ ving also recely Linjennal injuries which may result fatally. re! forumned wars struck in the fice and on thisked Ieee" f Ch horse, and Is const ade simply with tediec as to Bold ia tins only Gi-tb, ani |s feared that Tomenpathie Cher Also, EPPS’ CHOCOLATE E: noons. WPODEBAKER BROS. Have a grand display of Fine Carriages 53 Wabash-ay. i | 151 and 1 PARDRIDGRS, 14 & 116 State-st., 994 & 386 West Madison-st., NEAR MORGAN. i) aa Be SAVINGS MINNESOTA’S BONDS. The Supreme Court Prohibits © Calling of the Proposed Tribunal. It Declares the Repudiatory Cone stitutional Amendment Null aed Void. The Legislature Can Make Arrangements to Pay the Bonds at Any Time. No Popular Vote Directly on the Matter of Pay ment Will Be Allowed. s Spectat Dispatch to The Caicach Tritune St. Pact, Minn., Sept, 10.—The Supreme Court today rendered a unanimous decision in which they settle two pre¢minent and principal questions in rezurd to the Minnesota State rali- road bonds. First, they bold that the question presented to them is, primurily, whether a writ of prohibition to restrain tho tribunal created by the law of Inst winter fromaction. They say they are first met by the objection that the act of jast winter is void because the constitutional amendment of 1800, declaring that no provision shall ever be made for the payment of the State railway bonds without a submission to the peo- ple, prohibited the Legislature from passing the actin question, which was 1 measure makinr provision for the payment. The validity of the amendment of 186) is thus DIRECTLY INVOLVED. It valid, it withdrew from ‘the Legislature tho power to make provision for the payment of the bonds, while if void of course it could interpose no obstruction, If invalid, it is upon theground, that it impairs the obligation of contracts, and so is in violation of Scc. 10 of Art. 1 qf the Con- stitution of the United States. A contract of this character iy not a contract within the micaning of the cluuse of the United States Con- stitution, because there is no judicial remedy for itsenforcement. The Court refers to tne preposterous consequences of holding that the hundreds of millions of State bonds in existence had no obligation which could be impuired by legislation, because no judicial reme- dy existed for their enforcement, where the Judges who were contemporancous with tho udoption of the Constitu tion neld thas the clause against impairing the obligation of contracts protected the executory contract of States, ana says that no decision since that une has ever held or intimated the contrary. ANALOGOUS CASES of m nnicipal bonds are freety referred to. The Court secs no distinction in principle between what a Legislature muy do iu repealing 2 law providing for municipal taxation und one pro- viding for taxation directly by the Legisiature ot the State to pay the obligations of the State. A differnt ‘governmental department is in- trusted with the duty, but it is as much aduty of the Legislature in the ouccuse xs of the courts in the other. The Court tnen pro- ceeds to inquire whether the restraint upon the Legislature requiring a submission to tne people merely atfeets the remedy.and concludes that withdrawing the ubsolute puwer from the Legislature and probibiting their action with- out a yote of the people practically interferes with and inipuirs the obligntion of the contruct. CASES ARE CITED in support of this from decisions on municipal ponds. holding that the addition of the require- mept that the consent of an additional party to tho performance of the contract, if it is entered fnto, is null and vuid as impairing the contract obligation. Having thus arrived at the cuo- ciusion that the constitutional amendment- is void, the Court devotes the remalalng purc of the opinion to sbowing that, as the act attempts to shift the responsibility of deciding this question trom” the Legisiature. which ought to have decided it, to ho tribunal created for the purpose. it Is void as being a delegution of fegislative power. The following is THE SYLLABUS of the decision: : ]. ‘That the constitutional amendment of Nov. 6,186). providing that no law levying a tax for making other provisions for the payment of in- terest or principal of the bonds denominated “Minnesota State railroad bonds" shall take effector be in force untilsuch Jaw shall have been submitted to a vote of the people and adopted bya majotity.of the electors of: the State voting on the same, is invalid for the rea- nea that it impairs the obligations of those onds. 2. That the act of Marck 2, 1851, is unconsti- tutional and void, because it delegates legisla~ tive powers to the tripunal created by it. ¥ 3. That u writ of prohibition should issue. ‘Let the writ of prohibition absolute issue and be served by any elector of the State on or before the 18th day of September, I8ol. Gicrines, C. T. THE ACT OF MARCI 2 is that by which the Legislature accepted the proposition of the bondholders to take 50 cents On the dollar, and appointed a tribunal to de- cide the ‘legality of this . scheme . of payment. <Apolicauon was made to the Supreme Court for an -_injunetfon to prevent this tribunal from — sitting. The decision is regarded as a victory for the debt-paymg purty, although it breaks up the present plag of settlement, because it distinctiy empowers the Legisinture to pay the bonds without submission to the people. The result, probably, will be that the whole debt will be paid, priccipal und joterest. There is tik of a special session for the purpo: “Art Tailoring, I would respectfully inform my numerous friends and patrons that I have received (efter a very careful selection) a very large stock of the latest and most stylish patterns in both Foreign and Domestic Woolens. My prices are extremely low, quality and workmanship considered. 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