Evening Star Newspaper, August 25, 1881, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, ‘i AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave, and 11th 8t., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. one sear, $6; six (Entered at Post Office at Washington, D. C., a8 et og ee ot ‘be paid in advance; ‘G2 AN mail subscriptions must paper it ‘than is for. *EsiSof niverthing made Enown on applicstion. V% 58—N®: 8,856. f ng Star, WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1881. SPECIAL NOTICES. a TION, CARPENTERS AND JOIN- Hall TO. aera ape hovcicek sharp. ‘of importance will be i before the ‘ae business fore Union. it cretary. OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE J. N. wr. N GE, No. 1343, G.U.0. of F. WILKERSON LODGE, No. 1843, G. 0 .F., jaested to meet at their Hall on Rortiwert a LZ glock aber om FRIDAY. August 26, to attend the funeral of our late brother, P/M. F. WiL- EUxE. Dare. bo Sister Lodges are fra- ftom . $6. M CAEN PARKS, P.8. AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DI- iN AND GEORGE- EE neiore ‘of the WASHINGTON aE BAILROAD COMPA to death, of Mr. Gzo, W- late © member of the Board, it wax unanfinously— Resolved, That in the death of our late associate, Mr. cy § igi 4 fi Fs DR. J. W. JOYCE, REMOVED FROM 912 I A street to 601 E street northwest. Office Hours—8 9a.m., Ito2p.m., 7 to8 p.m. a23-6t" ALL PERSO’ TO REDEEM R ood pledsed with the late arm of JM & VI w ‘of J. M. northwest. ‘Coben will please call at 1007 7th street ae IN AND ALE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY has fa ap the Lest scheme of peration at present at- fainable in the District of Columbia, It hae just com- a very advantaceons contract %o supply ite mem- ‘with Coal and Wood from the present April 30, In addition to this, it bas other very valuable tracts with the most reliable business firms in the Books and — ry. Boots and Shoes, 21 Shoes, Chi fen’s and Boys’ Clot Dentistry Deuce ant mem from ay or of the Secretary, for $1, and a yearly subserip- tion Society is not running any stores, has no liabilities, no debts, and is square with the world. The following-named gentlemen will receive orders for Coal snd Wood until October 1, 1881: An- drew Glass, Agricultural Department, 1354 C street = = itt, Secretary's ones Department, "1335 northwest; E. 0. Leecn, Mint Bureau, ohn 'C ‘Treasury Departm t General's Office, 1734. 14th west: J. E. Reynolds, Treasurer's office, Treasury, Hina sverine southeast: Smith Thomion, Adjutant General's 1005 E street northwest; J.W- Harsha, Orer's Of 2 street Washington News and Gossip. GoverxMeNt Receirrs To-Day.— Internal revenue, $502,736.53; customs, $713,196.47. Navat Nores.—The U. 8. steamer Adgms sailed at daylight this morning from San Fran- cisco. The Yantic arrived at the Charlestown Mass.) navy yard this morning. Vorace ARounp THB WorLD.—The V. 8. ship Ticonderoga, which has made a voyage around the world, is now in New York. Com- mander Cromwell reports to the of the Navy pqs yee) Pitcarin Island on the 30th of April a es oe custom of the natives, ing some it and vegeta- bles and in turn they were Lin cass from the ship with such emall articles as they stood most in need of. From the information obtained there isnot now an American on the island. The number of inhabitants is 96, of which more than one-half are females. Tue Arctic Cruise OF THE ALLIANCE.— Commander Wadleigh, of the U.S. 8. Alliance, under date of July 26th, Hammerfest, Norway. reports to the Secretary of the Navy that the governor has directed the mayors of the differ- ent districts of Iceland to report to him every- thing in the shape of drift wood, &c., which may be discovered on the northern coasts of the island, and also forwarded to them copies of the description of the “Jeanette,” and has in every way manifested the greatest interest and good- will in the object of this cruise, which has been suitably acknowledged. He had obtained sup- plies and a pilot and would sail July 28 for Spitzbergen. The ice was reported very heavy to the northward, and several vessels had re- turned, reporting that they were unable to get through to Spitzberggn. Army Orpers.—Ist Lient. H. H. Adams, 18th infantry, having reported to the adjutant gen- eral, in compliance with orders, will return to his station. 2d Lieut. Victor H. Bridgman, 24 artillery, is detailed as professor of military sci- ence and tactics at the Massachusetts Agricul- tural college, Amherst, Mass., and will report for duty accordingly. 1st Lieut. John W. Pall- man, 8th cavalry, now at Meadville, Pa., will re- port in person to the superintendent mounted reerniting service, Jefferson barracks, Mo., for duty. Ist Lieut. F. E. Phelps, 8th cavalry, is relieved from duty at Jefferson barracks, Mo., and asa member of the general court-martial appointed to meet at that post. This order to take effect upon the completion of any case which may be before the court at the date of its receipt. Lieut. Phelps will then join his troops in the department of Texas. More Screntists.—The following named Washingtonians were elected members of the Borthwest: H. W. Smith, Qu 's G31 F street southwest; Abner T. 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Taylor, David P. Todd, J. J. Woodward. Tae Comixe StorM—A TipaL Wave at Care Harrenas.—A special bulletin from the signal office this morning is as follows: “Since the hour of regular observations this morning very high southeast swell has been reported all along the North Carolina coast. At Hatteras the sig- nal service observer states that the sea has risen to an enormous height since sunrise this morn- ing, and is now breaking over the bar and run- ning across the beach. Its direction is from the southeast. The wind changed from northeast to east at 7 a.m., and then to southeast, and is now northeast again. At 10 a.m. wind velocity over 28 miles northeast; heavy cumulo stratus clouds can be seen above the horizon from east to south. Cautionary signals have been ordered to be displayed along the North Carolina coast from Cape Henry to Smithville, in anticipation of a hurricane east of North Carolina and prob- ably moving to the northwestward. CHANGES IN STATIONS OF MEDICAL OFFICERS. The following changes in the stations and du- ties of officers of the Medical department are made: Major Ely McClellan, surgeon, relieyed from duty in the department of the Columbia by the commanding general of that department, and will proceed to Louisville. Kentucky, and report by letter, upon his arrival there, to the Surgeon General. The following nam icers will be relieved from duty in the departinents set opposite their respective names, and will then proceed to New York city, New York, and report by letter, upon arrival there to the Sur- geon General: Major A. A. Woodhull, surgeon, department of California. Captain S.G. Cow- drey, assistant sergeos department of the Platte, Captain J. M. Dickson, assistant sur- geon, department of the Columbia. ist lieu- tenant Samuel Q. Robinson, assistant surgeon relieved from duty in the department of Dakota by the commanding general of that department, to proceed to Boston, Massachusetts, and re- port by letter, upon his arrival there, to the Surgeon General. The Yorktown Centennial. CONFERENCE IN THE CITY TO-DAY AS TO THE CELEBRATIONS AT YORKTOWN, BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON. A meeting of the joint committee representing the Yorktown centennial commission, and the citizens of Washington and Baltimore was called for this morning. to be held in the office of Hon. Geo. B. Loring, the commissioner of agriculture. ‘There were present Dr. Loring, the representa- tive of the Congressional committee; Commis- sioner Dent, representing the citizens’ associa- tion; Judge H. H. Blackburn and Col. J. C. Me- Kibben, of the National Fair Association, and Messrs. D. E. Conklinand J. R. Biand represent- ing the city of Baltimore. The question of the dates to be fixed for THE ENTERTAINMENTS IN BALTIMORE AND WASH- INGTON was discussed, but no conclusiomwas reached. Dr. Loring stated that the steamer George Leary had been chartered to take the members of the Congressional commission, the orator, poet and others to Yorktown, and would prob- ALL JOBBING ORDERS. B LLETIN EXTRAORDINARY! THE AVENUE CLOTHING HOUSE, 999 Pexxsrivasia AVENUE e SEASONABLE GOODS NOW IN STOCK. MEN'S DEPARTMENT: Light Chevict Suit ‘Light Cascissere Suite, Seersucker Suita, ‘Sense Sutte, Suits, Dray de Etat Suite, YOUTHS’ DEPARTMENT: ‘New Novelties daily arriving. BOYS’ DEPARTMENT: ‘A fine line of Biue Flannel, Cheviot and Cassimere fie CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT: ‘The Most Elaborate Display in the city. KILT SUITS A SPECIALTY. CALL AND EXAMINE. EW" Prices the lowest. A. STRAUS, yl No. 989 Pennsylvania avenue. He*=e COMFORTS. STAR FURNACE, SOCIAL LATROBE, ST. GEORGE RANGE, ds, and a1 ‘Ave all iret-clas sort, snd are pet, unrenteed to give SAML. S. 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After some discussion, tiough, it seemed to be the general conciusion that the guests should be entertained in Baltimore the 10th, 11th and 12th, and in Washington on the 13th, 14th and 15th of Cctober. The only matter in the way of a complete and harmonious arrangement was the ‘doubt as to the date of the arrival of the French guests. It was decided to hold a conference with S y Blaine on this point, and the committee adjourned. A After leaving Commissioner Loring’s office, Messrs. Blackbarn, McKibben, Bland and Conk- lin called at Secretary Bjaine’s office. Secre- tary Blaine being absent, they talked with Sec- retary Hitt, who said there would probably be twenty guests from the French government, and that the French expected to send one or two of their large —— veasels with troops. The Hp department expects these guests to arrive in {ths country about the 5th of Octo- | commencement of the festivities for their en- tertainment. The members of tle committee after leaving Assistant Secretary Hitt reassem- | Ded at the Fair Association ‘reoms. | finally decided that the cuests will be enter- tained in Baltimore on the 10th. 11th and 13th and here on the 15th, Mth and {5th of October. The guests will thea leave for Yorktown on the 17th. | The committee decided to issue joint let- ters of invitation to the French guests inviting them to attend the several entertainments. Ar rangeiments have been made with a'l the es Hees CoB hegadll sos peemreg lines east of the Mississippi le he tickets points—Yorktown, Wi | to cover the three wD, ;tonand Eaitimore. It has been also decided [Last ine exkretterementehennos Ofna eexeeta | tou should have reference to all the ‘en- terta nweuts as well ee ee “A resolution was requesting Dr. Loring, who | norta sto see Wim. Bi. Veuderbitt and Hove, them to an exhibition i, ee ‘at the fair peed by ANXIETY AND SUSPENSE. CONDITION OF THE PRESIDENT. LITTLE CHANGE SINCE YESTERDAY. THE QUESTION ‘OF HIS REMOVAL. ———.——__ PHYSICIANS DECIDE AGAINST IT. The President did pass what might be called a good night. ere was much pain around the swollen gland. The swelling has not diminished any since the incision made yester- day. This shows that other matter is collecting, and that the drainage through the incision will have to goon as the accumulations reach a quan- tity sufficient to be evacuated. While the Presi- dent slept most of last night it was not a refresh- ing sleep, nor were his slumbers at any time continuous for any extended period. The stom- ach continued to be in an unrebellious state during the night, and the reports from the sick room this morning are that it shows no capriciousness now. The President is not as strong to-day as he was yesterday. There has been a wasting which, though slow, is un- mistakable. This wasting has been very per- ceptible during the past ten days; it has not on any day during that time been fully checked. The 8:30 bulletin of this morning was rather un- favorable as compared with the bulletin issued at the same hour yesterday. The pulse this morning is six beats higher than yesterday; the tem perature is the same, and respiration yester- day at 8:30 was 17, while to-day it was 18. The following is the bulletin: Official Bulletin—8:30 a.m. CONDITION ABOUT THE SAME AS YESTERDAY AT THE SAME HOUR. The President slept most of the night. He has taken liquid food by the mouth at stated intervals, and in sufficient quantity, so that the enemata have not been renewed. No modifica-. tion of the parotid swelling has yet been ob- served. His general condition is much the same as at this time yesterday. Pulse, 106; tempera- ture, 98.5; respiration, 18. D. W. Buss, J. J. Woonpwarp, J. K. Barnes, RoperT REYBURN, Frank H. HAMILton, D. Haves AGNEW. The Question of the President's Removal. THE DOCTORS DECIDE THAT HE CANNOT BE SAFELY TAKEN FROM THE CITY, AND THAT HE “HAS NO SYMPTOMS OF MALARIA. As Dr. Bliss stated in his dispatch, asking Dr. Agnew to return to Washington, the object of his desired presence was to consult and decide whether the President should be removed or not. The President himself brought on the agitation of that question. He is most anxious to go somewhere, but not to the Soldiers’ Home. He will not think ofthat. Duringthe past three days his demands for removal have been fre- quent and almost imperative. He has been very restless over the subject, and his determination to be taken to another place has been the cause of much concern in the sick room. Upon that subject alone he has re- fused to listen to his attendants and.the doctors. He would not pay any atten- tion whatever to statements that it was impos- sible to take him away from the White House, After he had been told that he could not be re- moved, he would not be in the least convinced, but would still as persistently and earnestly say, that he must get away. Mentor is where he wants to go. Next he wants to be taken on board the Tallapoosa to salt water. He is very anxious to get to the ocean. His persistency in that direction is to be explained by the fact that salt water has always agreed re- markably well with the President. Whenever he went upon a sea voyage he was always greatly benefitted thereby. The salt water never failed to benefit the dyspepsia from which he had been asufferer. Jn consulting upon the question of his removal there was a disagreement among the surgeons last night and no conclusion was reached. CONSULTATION THIS MORNING. This morning after the issuance of the 8:30 o'clock bulletin there was a further consulta- tion on the same subject. It was decided not toremove the President. Again this morning there was a division of opinion. Dr. Hamilton was in favor of removal and advocated a sea voy- age. Dr. Bliss was of the opinion that the Presi- dent should be taken to the Soldiers’ Home. The others were of the opinion that there should beno removal, and Dr. Bliss was against a trip down the river. From these opinions the conclusion that no removal should be made at present was arrived at. Upon one thing, however, there was perfect unanimity; all the physicians con- curred that there was no maiaria in the Presi- dent’s system, and that there had been none. The result of the consultations as to removal was given official announcement in the issuance of THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL BULLETIN: Executive MANSION, August 25, 9:15 a.m. The subject of the removal of the President from Washington at the present time was ear- nestly considered by us last night and again this morning. After mature deliberation the con- clusion was arrived at by the majority that it would not now be prudent, although all agree that it will be very desirable at the earliest time at which his condition may warrant it. , We are, ; Moreover, unanimously of the opinion that at no time since the injury has the President exhi- bited any symptoms of malaria. Frank H. Haminton, D. Haves Acnew, D. W. Buiss, J. J. Woopwarp, J. K. Barses, Ropert REYBuRN. DE. AGNEW RETURNED TO PHILADELPHIA this morning after the above bulletin was issued. He was called to assist in the decision of the question whether the demands of the President for removal should be acceded to, and the con- clusion thereupon haying been reached after much debate, he returned to his work in Phila- delphia. MES. EDSON ON THE PRESIDENTS DESIRE FOR REMOVAL. Mrs. Dr. Edson in conversation with Dr. Tin- dall, sécretary to the District Commissioners, last evening stated that inher judgment there is very little hope for the recovery of the Presi- dent unless he Is removed from the President’s house; that she has been of this opinion for some time past and has not been backward in express- ing herself upon this subject; and that the Presi- dent himself is convinced that a change of place and air is necessary. His constant and extreme \ longing for such a change has a very y wearing depressing effect upon hishealth and spirits, under which he is daily losing flesh. TRAINED MEN TO CARRY THE PRESIDENT IF HE GROWS STRONG ENOUGH TO BE MOYED. General Sherman has hada number of stout has been offered asa place to which the Preai- ‘dent.can be removed. A widow lady, who has whole mansion will be placed-af the disposal of the President and fitted up for his comfort and ion if it should be deckief to remove him thither. Qf course, it hay been decided not to remove him, the in cannot be ae- cepted. There ‘are, howevet, many who think that the admirably located house is a very desirable location for the’ Pivsident, and one which would be better suited'to his condition than elther a trip dows the fiver or removal to Mentor or the Soldiers’ Home. 10:20 A.M.—NO GAIN SINCE YESTERDAY MORN- ; ING. Doctor Bliss reports that the condition of the President this forenoon is abeat the same as yesterday forenoon, except that his pulse is a little higher. He was somewhat restless at times during the night, and-did not sleep quite well as on Tuesday night. There has been no perceptible change in the appearance of the in- flamed parotid gland, and two or three days may elapse before the swelling subsides. Taking everything into consideration the patient has not gained any ground since yesterday morning. DRS. BLISS AND BOYNTON AGREE THAT IF THERE 18 ANY CHANGE TO-DAY IT I8 NOT FOR THE BETTER. Dr. Boynton said this morning that the stomach was all right and doing admirably. The President had taken about the same amount of beef Juice and peptonized milk as yesterday. Still, however, in Dr. Boynton’s opinion the President is not in quite as good a condition as he was yesterday. There has been no very marked change, but the change. if any, was in his opinion for the worse. He did not feel as much encouraged to-day as he did yesterday. If the patient can maintain his strength the slight poisoning of thesystem will be eliminated. ‘The guestion is, can the strength be maintained. Dr. Bliss this morning seems to think that if there has been any change since yesterday it has not been a change for the better. DOCTOR BOYNTON NOT HOPEFUL TO-DAY. Dr. Boynton, in an interview with’ a reporter of the Associated Press at 11:40 this morning, replied to questions as follows: “ How is the President to-day, Doctor, in your Judgment?” “*T do not think he is any better.” “ But does he hold his own?” “ Well, I cannot point to any particular symp- tom and say that it is noticeably worse, but the impression which his general condition makes upon me to-day is a little less favorable. I don’t, ra quite as much encouraged as I did yester-4 “What are the features of the case which seem to you most disquieting? ” “The condition of his blood and his extreme weakness.” “He has not then made any gain in strength since yesterday morning?” “ T cannot see that he has,” A eH joes he not take his food as well as yester- ay?” “ Yes, quite as well. His stomach seems to maintain its improved condition.” “Then, if the stomach performs its functions properly, and nourishment continues to be well assimilated, will not the condition of the blood change for the better?” “It will in time. The poison will be eliminated from the blood if the patient’s strength and vitality hold out; it is a question of time and endurance.” “The wonnd continues to do well, does it not?” “Yes, but Ido not think the-¢ondition of the wound is so important a consideration now. The President is very weak and is as yet gaining strength very slowly, if at-all. The great question is can he sustained through this period of prostration. If he eam, I think he will eventually rally from the depression caused b: the septic taint in the bloodandiinally recover.” A DEPRESSING DAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE. That the forenoon was not as‘comfortable for the President to-day as yesterday, and that the President's condition was not as good was fully shown by the midday bulletin: The President was more feverish during the morning, and his general condition has continued to be not that of aman improving or even that of a man holding his own. ‘Compared with the miaday bulletin yes- terday the pulse to-day is 8 beats higher; the temperature is the same--99.2, and the respira- tion is two points more frequent. There isa general air of discouragement areund the White House to-day. This was not shown so much in what was said as in what was left unsaid. Com- pared with this morning's bulletin there was a rise from 106 to 112 in pulse, an increase from 98.5 to 99.2 in temperature, and from 18 to19 in respiration. All things considered there was at 12 o'clock a great deal of anxiety as to the con- dition of the patient. The noon bulletin was as follows: Official Bulletin—12:30 p.m. RISE IN PULSE AND TEMPERATURE. Since the issue of this morning’s bulletin a rise in the President's temperature, similar to that which occurred yesterday morning, has been observed. His pulse is somewhat more frequent From the incision in the parotid swelling a few drops of pus were discharged this mormag; the size of the swelling has not dimin- ished. In other respects his condition has not perceptibly changed. Pulse, 112; temperature, 99.2; respiration, 19. J. J. Woonwarp, Ropert REYBURN, Frank H. Hamintoy. DR. HAMILTON A LITTLE MORE ENCOURAGED THAN HE WAS YESTERDAY. Dr. Hamilton left the White House this after- noon shortly after one o'clock. He said to THE Stak reporter that he did not feel any less en- couragement to-day than yesterday. _ “On the contrary,” he continued, “we feel a little more encouraged.” “The pulse continues high does it not?” asked the reporter. “Yes. Of course It would be better were the pulge less wiry, but we do not feel any great anxiety.” “Do you think there is any cause of imme- diate alarm?” “No, Ido not. Onthe whole I do not think there has been any perceptible change in the President’s condition since yesterday. SECRETARY BLAINE TO MINISTER LOWELL. The following was sent this afternoon: Lowelly Minister, Lonion: ‘The President's condition shows no marked change. The symptoms of yesterday are re- peated to-day. At this hour (half-past one) his fever seems to increase, while the parotid swell- ing has not diminished. He continues to swal- low liquid food in sufficient quantity without disturbance of thestomach. : Biain®, Secretary. DR. BLISS THINKS THE PaTHIN® 18 BRIGHTER : 5 THIS P.M. Dr. Bliss sald this afternoon thit the President was brighter. To those argund him he ap- peared more cheerful and in better spirits. There had been no discharge ##@m the swollen gland since the official annowsutement of the small discharge which was madd the bulletin. The condition of the giand remalsed unchanged. A CHERRLESS APTERNOON ar HITE HOUSE. 2 P. M.—DR. BEISS SAYS THERE IS BUT LITTLE CHANGE. In an interview with a reporter of the Asso- ciated Press a little before twoo'clock this after- noon, Dr. Bliss said that the condition of the President wassubstantially unchanged. His pulse at the noon examination was higher than at the same hour yesterday, but in a patient so weak and debilitated a transient fluctuation of pulse to the extent of 6 or 8 beats has no great significance. “Any slight disturbance or excitement is suf- ficient,” he said, ‘to eause it. I have seen his pulse quickened four or five beats merely by turning him over in bed. His pulse was taken this noon when it was highest. Just before 1 came out of his room ten minutes ago it was back again to #04. That will show you how un- certain a single observation of the pulse is as an indication of condition. As far as his tempera- ture is concerned, it is about the same as yeater- day noon.” “Do you think he has gained any strength since yesterday? ” the reporter asked. “No, I can't see that he has; but I think he is holding his own. He is taking nourishment very nicely to-day—quite as well as yesterday. It was the opinion of his attendants and of Mrs. Garfield that he seemed a little brighter this morning.” “What isthe condition of theinflamed gland?” “Tt has not changed much in appearance, and is one of the most troublesome features in the case. We got a little more pus from it to-day, but the swelling remains about the same.” “How long before it will probably begin to subside 2?” “It may be four or five days.” In conclusion, Dr. Bliss reiterated his assur- ance that the condition of the patient is no worse to-day than yesterday, although it cannot be said that there has been any improvement. COL. CORBIN THINKS THE PRESIDENT BETTER. The President did not know about the consul- tations last night and this morning in regard to the advisability of removing him. Neither was the decision that he should not be moved made | little about | known to him. He has said very getting away to-day. Col. Corbin said this afternoon that he did not think there had been any change in the President's condition since yesterday, but if there had been any it was in his opinion a change for the better. THE NEWS THEY GET IN NEW YORK. Telegrams received here at quarter before 3 o'clock over wires leased by two of the leading bankers state that it is announced on the bulle- tin board at the Stock Exchange in New York that the President is dead. AT THREE O'CLOCK this afternoon there had been no change report- ed from the sick room except the statement made at that time by Dr. Bliss that the Presi- dent was slightly better than this morning. SECRETARY BLAINE’S MIDNIGHT DISPATCH to Minister Lowell told pretty clearly the anx- ious feeling, amounting almost to dread. It was as follows: “The President has not gained to-day. He has had a higher fever, which began earlier than is usual with his febrile rise. In the afternoon an incision was made in the swollen parotid gland by Dr. Hamilton. The flow of pus therefrom was small. Tlie one favorable symptom of his swal- lowing liquid food with apparent relish and di- gestion has continued, but the general feeling up to midnight is one of inereased anxiety.” LAST NIGHT'S BULLETIN. The following was the 6:30 p. m. bulletin: “Shortly after the noon bulletin wasissued an incision was made on the right side of the Presi- dent's face for the purpose of relieving the ten- sion of the swollen parotid gland and of giving vent to pus, a small quantity of which was evac- uated. He has taken a larger quantity of liquid food by the mouth to-day than yesterday, and has been entirely free from nausea. His tem- perature this afternoon is, however, higher than yesterday at the same hour, and his pulse some- what more frequent. Pulse, 108; temperature, 100.7; respiration, 19.” MRS. RENINJER SENT TO AN ASYLUM. Mrs. Mary Pauline Reninjer, of New York, who appeared at the White House on Friday last clad in a bathing suit and a skirt, anddemanded admittance to the President’s room, was, after her return from Washington: on Sunday, in the custody of her husband, taken in charge’ by the police, and upon the certificate of two physi- cians was sent to the Flatbush Asylum for the Insane. She became so unruly in the care of her husband that he was obliged upon reaching Brooklyn to call two policemen to assist in tak- ing her to the police station. NOT A CRANK. Michael Hoar, who was ch rged with being a “crank” on Sunday while insisting on admit- tance to the White House grounds, turns out to be an honorably discharged soldier on his way from the Dayton Soldiers’ Home to the National Home. He says he only wanted to see the grounds. His papers show him to be all right. VICE PRESIDENT ARTHUR. “The story that I have been summoned to Washington,” Vice President Arthur said yester- day toa N. Y. Herald reporter, “is all non- nse. I have received no telegrams, letters or verbal messazes asking me to go there, and of course I do not intend toleave this city until I am officially informed that my presence is needed. Ihave placed myself entirely in the hands of the Cabinet, and no information that I have yet received would seem to indicate that the members desire my presence in the capital.” Boston Corsett, formerly of the 18th Michi- gan volunteers—the man who shot J. Wilkes Booth—has applied fora pension for general disability, due to exposure in the army. Tue Funeral, of the late Geo. W. Riggs will take place to-morrow afternoon at4 o'clock from St. Aloysius’ church. The burial will be in Rock Creek cemetery. The pall-bearers were being selected to-day. Tue WEEKLY Star for this week is now ready. Initsnew form itis one of the hand- somest and largest newspapers in the United States, containing fifty-five solid columns of reading matter and covering they ea) of news and miscellany. It can be at the counter in wrappers for mailing. PrRsoNaL.—M. de Zamacona, Mexican Minis ter here, Senor don Bosch of the Spanish lega- {cover or the TWO CENTS. Telegrams to The Star. Ss INDIAN TERRITORY RAIDERS. THE NEW MEXICAN HOSTILES ESCAPE THE SARATOGA RACES TO-DAY. News from the Old World. cpt ‘THE DORY ag oe gra NDON, August 25.—' i says: The dory Bath City, which has arrived at | Falmouth, lost her only ‘compass overboard a week ago. The crew have not had dry clothes onthem since they left America. Their boat is very crank, but they intend to go to. Hamburg ond veeross the Atlantic in her. ENGLISH CRICKETERS COMING TO AMERICA. An English team of cricketers, comprising eleven professionals and one amateyr, will em- bark at Liv 1 for America on Seftember 20. They will fecbeuty lay only two matches in the United States, both taking place at Philadel- phia, and will then proceed to Australia. THE LAXD BILL, IN IRELAND. Lonxpox, August 25.—The Times in a leading article this morning says: Much has naturally | been made of the warm approval with which the veteran Irish patriot, Sir Gavan Duffy, has greeted the land bill, and it may be fairly ex- | pected that his opinion will haye considerable weight among the more rational Irishmen. ILLEGAL VOTES FOR GAMBETTA. Paris, August 25.—La France in its announce’ ment yesterday that M. Gambetta has not been | elected for Charoum, says: The decision of the | prefectoral committee was founded on the fact that in various sections of the department vot- | ing papers were credited to M. Gambetta bear- | ing his name, but containing offensive epithets | concerning his competitors, which by the terms of the law render the votes void. DRAINING THE BANK OF ENGLAND. Lonpoy. August 25, 3 p.m.—The decrease of specie in the Bank of England during the past Week amounted to800,000 pounds. The proportion | of reserve to liabilities which last week was 435¢ is now 41 11-16. GAMBETTA DEPRECATES A TRIPLE ALLIANCE. Lenpor, August 25.—A dispatch from Rome to the Daily News says that M. Gambetta has written a letter to some leading statesmen of the | left party in thechamber of deputiesdeprecating an Italian alliance with Germany and Austria. ae Flight of a Montreal Defaulter. Montreat, August 25.—It is reported that J. Head, the head of the weights and measures | department of this city, has become a defaulter | in a large amount and has absconded to the United States. It is alleged that he defrauded his subordinates by issuing ante dated checks and ‘getting them to raise the amounts from brokers give them to him as temporary loans. He is said to be pan | in debt in the city. He is well connected and stood very high in the esteem of his friends. Gambling is said to have been the cause of his ruin. Bigeee sheet Saratoga Races To-day. Saratoca, August 25.—To-day’s attendance at the races promises to be above the average. The weather is fine and the track in excellent con- dition. Checkmate has been scratched for the handicap. The steeple-chase will be the race of the day, and a large amount of enthusiasm is manifested in regard to it. The first race, a three-quarters of a mile dash, was won by Perplex; Balancer second and Col. Sellers third. Time, 1:16!¢. Perplex got off in the lead, and was never headed. Tuscalusas’ hock opened again during the race. Second race, oné and five-eighths miles—Fire- man first, Boulevard second and Cinderella third. Time. 2:55. Third race, one mile, was won by Fair Count; Little Buttercup second and Jessie K. third. Time, 1:4214. The steeplechase was the greatest of the kind ever seen in America. The field kept together ‘The Indian Territory Raiders, GETTING READY FOR AN INVASION IN OCTORER, Carcacb, August 25.—A special of yesterday's date to the Trilune, from Wichita, Kansas, says: “A Meeting of the Oklahoma Town company was held in this city last evening, at which me of the prominent men connected with the entet: prise were it. The mineral discoveries recently muade by Capt. Payne were discussed, and 108 pounds of specimens taken by Capt. Payne from the Wichita mountains were exhib- ited by him, and were pronounced by competent judges very fine, and as showing silver a ; Capt. Payne and his companions in the recent explorings report that the army officers at Fort Sill are daily taking out mineral. The company is determined to move into Oklahoma in Octo- ber. The colony numbers nearly 10,000, com- osed of persons from almost every state. Hon, - W. Steele, at one time a prominent aspirant for the governorship of Kansas, is president of the town company. Considerable excitement prevails over Capt. Payne's discoveries.” - The New Mexican Indian Raiders, ESCAPE INTO MEXICO pom = August 3. Brigadier General John ‘ope telegraphed from Fort Garland, Colorado to General Sheridan's headquarters here yee terday that the last dispatches from Col. Hatch indicate the escape of the remnant of the Indian raiders into Mexic -vith the troops following Shours behind. Geie-ral Pope says: “It is im= possible yet to tell what injury was done, as the newspaper reports are almost altogether sensational and most of them baseless. The Mescaleros, who joined the raiders, have found the way back to their reservation, singly and in small parties, through the mountains, but they will be hunted out on their reservation as far as possible.” en _ Death of Charles Bradley. A dispatch was received this morning from Watkins Glen, N.Y., stating that Mr. Charles Bradley, cashie iof the National Bank of the Republic and secretary of the Franklin Fire In- surance company, of this city, had died suddenl; there of heart disease. Thouzh he had suffere somewhat recently from indigestion and trouble with the heart, he was not considered seriously ul, and his death at this time was wholly unex- pected. Mr. Bradley was in the 65th year of his age, and has been the cashier of the Rank of the Republic and otherwise identified with the interests of this city in many ways for many years. Mr. fradiey only left the city yesterday moming with hi wife and two daughters, Mrs. Healy, of Brooklyn, and Mrs. J.C. Heald, for Watkins’ Glen. “He ap- peared quite cheerful and was looking better, and being able to walk to the depot his friends were looking for early tidings of improvement. Mr, Bradley was the only remaining brother of Mr. Joseph H. Bradley, now 78 years old, and he was born in Georgetown in 1815. For many years he was engaged in the dry goods business on Market Space, but left that business to take the vsition of president of the old Patriotic Bank. and later became the cashier of the Na- tional Bank of the Republic, which position he held, as stated, at the t of bisdeath. Mr. Bradley leaves afi f a widew and three sons and four dangt (two of the latter w ried.) and probably as many friends as an’ ever had in Washington, for he was of su disposition to know him was to beou friend. His remains will arrive here thisevening. sondocden ct a = The Case of Capt. Howgate. THE GOVERN "8 ACCOUNT AGAINST HIM—a& CIVIL SUIT ENTERED, AND MIS PROPERTY aT~ TACHED. The investigation at the Signal office as to the case of Captain Henry W. Howgate, has result ed in the making out of the following account against him: Hewry W. Howeare to tae Uniten Staves, Dr. To money unlawfully drawn and obtained by him from the Treasury of the United on the following checks drawn by him on the Treasurer of the United States and for the ring amounts, viz: to the twenty-seventh jump, when old Trouble went into the lead won by a length from Franklin. ————— The toWa Senatorship. Des Morxes, Iowa, August 25.—The Adams county republicans to-day instructed their nomi- nee for the legislature to vote for McDill for U. S. Senator. —— The New Haven Mystery. New Havex, Conn., August 25.—The perjury case against Blanche Douglass, an important witness in the Cramer case, was postponed to- day fortwo weeks at her request. G.C. Dow has been assigned as her counsel. The jury of the inquest will meet to-morrow. pbieats Aunamt Wall Street To-day. New York, August 25,—The Posfs financial article (1:40 p.m. edition) says:—The Stock Ex- change markets are generally lower than yester- day, the foreign news being ofa disturbing char- acter and there being nothing of an assuring kind to counterbalance this, either as respects trunk line railroad affairs or the condition of the President. Respecting the President, it is com- ing to be a settled opinion, that as soon as it is a certainty, either that the President will re- reverse, his condition will cease to haye any commercial influence. | If, unfortunately, he should ‘die, the general judgment is that there might be a tem porary flutter in the markets, and that ‘bull and “bears” in stocks would alike become buy- | ers, particularly if it be true that a settlement of | trunk line and railroad affairs is deferred until the uncertainties respecting the President areat an end. This we give merely for what it is worth, as the tenor of the bulk among the better informed Wail street speculators. U.S. bonds are ly lower for the 4's, and 4 lower for the 44¢°s andextended 5's. State bonds are dull and Steady. Railroad bonds are irregular, but generally lower, a notable decline being a drop to 87 from 93, last previous sale, in Iron Mountain 5s. The general decline ranges from 3/al per cent. The net re- | result of the fluctuations in the stock market is adecline of 14a23¢ per cent, the latter Union Pacific. Denver Rio Grande is down 154; 134; Wabash preferred, 1¢; Mis- 13g; Minois Central, 1g; Northern Pacific pref'd, 134, and Jersey Central 1 per cent. Among the outside fancies Memphis & Charleston dropped to 71 from 77 at the close yesterday, and is 72 as wewrite. The Trunk ‘Line stocks continue to be notably steady, and what may | when, if ever, he Nov. 11, 1878, check in fay ican Union Telegraph Co. or order $4,000.00 Nov. 16, 1878, check in favor of We ern Union Telegraph Co. or order, on account L. H. Rodgers & Co. 8,400 00 Feb. 15, 1879, check in favor of West- ern Union Telegraph Co. or bearer. 12,100.00 Sept. 6, 1879, check in favor of West- ern Union Telegraph Co. or bearer. 11,800 00 Sept. 19, 1879, check in favor of L. H. Rogers & Ci caso: > 100 00 Nov. 20, 1879, check in favor of Peters ate 1,500.00 18, , a wzers & Co. or bearer. ..... 375.00 April 8, 1880, check in favor of loses or bearer. as. * - 920000 May 24. 1880, check in favor of A. A. McCullough or bearer wees. 5,00000 June 21, 1880, check in favor of L. G. Tillotson & Co. or bearer. - 548188 July 26, 1880, check in-favor of A. A. McCullough or bearer... - 1216020 July 26, 1880, check in favor of L. H. Rogers & Co. or bearer... - 9,000.00 August 9, 1880, check in favor of N. Peters or bearer. men: --, 93000 August 13, 1880, check in fayor of Norris Peters or bearer. 1,230 00 August 21, 1880, check, in favor of Western Union Telegraph Co. or bearer. Sept. 1, 1880, fay McCullough or bearer. after the offices at the City Hall, Col. W. A. Cook, as special attorney, engered suit to recover ‘the amount of the above account, and filed with it the affidavits of A. B. Neweomb and Louis V. Caziare, setting forth that an investigation has for a short time been going on by the govern- ment into the accounts of Capt. Howgate as disbursing officer of the signal service of the United States army; that such investivation has developed that the defendant has unlawfully drawn from the United States Treasury on checks and appropriated to his own use the sum above mentioned; that it is believed that further investigation will disclose other large sums so taken by Howgate, and that he has, with a full knowledge of these facts, and while the investigation was still zoin, and without d reason for leavin vithout indicating how jong he will remain, or Ul return: and they have beea informed and believe that ¢ fore he leit, had intended to dispose of some of his real estate in this District, so as to defeat just demands against him. A writ of attachment was issned and placed in the marshal’s hands, and he and his deputies at once proceeded to levy on all the real and pere sonal property and credits belonging to the de- fendant. The statements made that the checks drawn by Howgate were made payable to order and were properly endorsed by the parties named, i Incorrect, as the checks themselves, with one or two exceptions, are drawn payable to bearer and endorsed by Howyate. A DEED OF CONVEYANCE FILED TO-DAY, be called the leading stocks, lower, have not shown decided weakness. In the money market 5a6 per cent is the ruling quota- tions for call loans, time loans and prime mer- cantile . The movement of y to and from ch i a ‘The Markets, BALTIMORE, August 25.—Virginia 6's, consols, , Howgate’s sub. Patterson’s sub. sq. lots 30 to 38, Williards sub. lots sq. 238, and pt. lot 10, aq. 289. The deed is August $ iturday) last, and was executed before John |. Linney as THE MARSHAL CLAIMS PRIORITY. The attachment writ under the suit tion, and Gen. Horace Capron were in New York last evening— Major T. H. Bradley has gone to Oid Point Comfort.— Mrs. Edward Temple is spending a few weeks at porn wi pirer eS F. sie is at Newport. Mra. fenriques will spend the month of September at the Fauquier Springs.— Dr. Harvey has .one_to Royalton, Vt., fora few weeks vacation.—J. W. hag = to Norfolk. on business connected with new railway Ym that city to the sea-side—Chief Clerk nities the praia hirer “% September vacation In Chenango yunty, N. yi. Geo. C. Maynard has gone to Great Bend, Pa.—Mrs. and Miss Snead are at Rye Beach.— Miss Annie B. Irish is at Oakland.- Dr. A. T. Augusta has returned from his vaca- tion. ARCHITECT CLARK DECLINES. The inspector of buildings has addressed a note to the District. Commissioners enclosing #:"do. new ten-forticn, S53, tnd token BALTIMORE, August 25.—Cotton Flour firm and NEW YORK, August 25.—Stocks. — a 405, 4793404804; 4) Gove weak. NEW YO active and a fair x