Evening Star Newspaper, September 8, 1881, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, ‘Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and 11th 8t., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't. ‘Tre EvENtxe Stan is served to subscribers in the ity by iF own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44 cen! month. Copies at the counter, 2 cents each. By mail— prepaid 50 cents a month, at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., a8 second-class tnail matter.} ‘Tre Weraty Stan—published on Friday—$2a iss Che 1 si Oooo ening Star. owters regal. Six moutha, $1; 10 copies for $15; ak®,, Al mail subscriptions must be paid in advance; paper sent longer than is paid for. Rates of advertising made known on application. Ve: 58—N®: 8,869. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1881. —=- TWO CENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. 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CoMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE RacM, who has been on a trip west, will return to the city next Monday. Tue Contract for the cartage of dutable goods at the port of New York was to-day awarded by the Treasury department to Messrs. G. B. Deane, W. H. Anderson, and C. H. Morgan ofNew York. These were the lowest bidders. Virerxta PostMasters.—Commissions were sent to-day from the Post Office department to the following newly-appointed postmasters in Virginia: C.L. Bunting, Big Stone Gap, Wise county, and William S iatthews, Temperance- ville, Accomac count A Surt Acatsst Carr. Howearte.—Yesterday Mr. A. S. Worthington filed a suit for James B. Wimer against H. W. Howgate, to recover $1,000, and a writ of attachment was issued. Wimer is a clerk in the Signal office, and claims to have placed in Howgate’s hands $900 to in- yest in mining stocks, but Capt. Howgate neither bought the stock nor returned the money. PASSED THE EXAMINATION FOR ASSISTANT Pay- MAsTER.—The board which has been examining candidates for appointment as assistant paymas- ters in the navy, and which has been in session at the Navy department for some time past, ad- The following candidates successfully went through their hands and have | been recommended for appointment: B. 8. Ran- dolph, Livingston Hunt, (son of the Secretary), Geo. W. Simpson, W. 8. Gibson, and Midship- man John A. Mud Mvrti.arep SiLver Coiv.—Treasurer Gilfillan is receiving a large number of letters inquiring what the government will pay for mutilated silver. These letters are from people who want to go into the business of buying such silver which now cannot be passed in trade. The goy- ernment buys the mutilated coin at so much for the amount of bullion contained therein. There is a suspicion that the same class of people who made a business of cutting out small pieces of silver from the minor coins and then passing them, are now turning around and buying in those coins at such a low figure that they can sell to the government at its bullion rates and | make money. Thus they haye a scheme protita- ble at both ends. Tue Navy AND THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRA- Tioxs.—The Navy department to-day received the following communication dated New Lon- on, September 6th, from Rear Admiral Wyman, n board his flag-ship, the Tennessee: “i have | the honor to report that upon the completion of the ceremonies attendant upon the Groton cen- tennial celebration I shall sail for the port of New York with the flagship Tennessee and the | U. S. ships Vandalia anfl the Yantic, arriving there upon Friday, the 9th inst. The U.S. S. Kearsage will, at the same time, proceed to the port of Philadelphia. General instructions will | be issued for ail yessels ordered to participate in | the Yorktown centennial to rendezvous in| Hampton Roads by the 25th of September, 1881.” Tue Tria or Liev. H. 0. Fuiprer, (colored of the 10th United States cavalry, will begin on the 15th inst. at Fort Davis. He is charged with embezzling about $1,700 of government funds. The following court has been appointed: Colonel Galusha Pennypacker, 16th infantry: Lieut. Col. J. PF. Wade, 10th cavalry: Surgeon W.E. Wa 4 medical department: pt. Fergus Walk infantry; Capt. R. G. Heiner, 1st infantry; Capt. L. 0. Barker, 1st infantry; First Lienf. W. V i imental quartermaster, 17th infan— . W. Clous, 24th infantry, has been dge advocate of the court. Nava. Orpers.—Ensign W. G. Catler, ta the Hydrographic office; Commander B. J. Crom- from the Ticonderoga and placed on wait- ing orders; Lieut. G. T. W. Holman, to the Bos- ton navy yard: Lieuts. E. W. nt Surgeon R. A. Urgerhart, Chief Engineer F. G. McKean, Passed Assistant Engineers J. P. Mickley and Samuel Gragg, and Cadet Engineers G. W. Me- Elroy and J. R. Wiliner, from the Ticonderoga and placed on wating orders; Cadet Mid shipman 8. H. Williamson, to the Richmond, per steamer of the 10th inst.; Passed Assistant Pay- master H. T. Stancliff, from the Ticonderoga and ordered to settle accounts; Passed Assistant Engineer John Lowe, from the Washington navy yard and ordered to temporary duty on the Dispatch; Boatswain H. P. Grace, from’ the Lancaster and placed on sick leave; Sailmaker G. C. Boerom, has reported his return home —= the Onward and hasbeen placed on sick leave. Tue Torrepo Disaster.—Lieut. Commander Ben. Long Edes, U.S.N., whose death at New- port hasjust sent a thrill of horror through the hearts of this community, was one of the most promising and exemplary officers of the U.S. Navy. He was born at Baltimore, Md., April Ist, 1847, and was the youngest son of Robert Cary Long, a well known and highly esteemed architect, who in the year 1846 removed to the city of New York, and died in 1849. At the dying request of an uncle, Sam. C. Edes, of New York. the name of the victim, whose memory we would honor, was changed by the legislature of Maryland to Benjamin Long Edes, to keep alive the name of the revolutionary patriot, Benjamin Edes, of the Boston Gazetle, whose share in the tea party is famous, and whose race in the male line was likely to be extinct. Lieut. Commander Edes was the fifth in descent from this ancestor. The patriotism of his ancestors was inherent in the character of Com. Edes. His two grandfathers, Benjamin Edes, of Baltimore, and Robert Cary Long, of the same, served in the famous defence of the town against the Brit- ish, September 12, 18i4—the first a captain at North Point, the other a volunteer at Fort Mc- Henry. In person Com. Edes was comely, in heart tender and loving, in mind intelligent and wise, rather than brilliant. In character he was alover of discipline and order, and by nature cautious, and obedient to known law. He mar- ried in 1875 a daughter of Arthur Fletcher, esq., and niece of Admiral Poor, U.S. navy. A loving and faultless husband and father, he had too large a stake in life not greatly to desire its continuance. He had just completed his studies in the torpedo class, in which he had taken so warm an interest and showed such proficiency that Admiral Porter had requested | his continuance with the class thro the | month of September, assuring him of orders for the ordnance department at the Washington navy yard for the next winter. The mother of Com. Edes, Mrs. R. Cary Long, is not unknown in the literary circles of Washington. The in- vestigation of the disaster, however it may re- 2 — (vipa oo gay bcaligs responsi- ity from the living e can do to shake the faith of Com. Bides'fviends. that his part was weil and faithfully done. Personat.—Mr. G. G. Cornwall left the city to- day for New Lebanon, N.Y.—Mr. Stilson Hutch- ins, editor of the Post, arrived here yesterday from New ea W. Adams for where left to-day spendi: season.—] and reid and J. E. Vail, of this city, were 27; G. E. Lennor, R THE NATIONAL REGATTA. Famous Amateur Oarsmen on the Potomac. PRELIMINARY CONTESTS TO-DAY — ANIMATED SCENES ON THE RIVER. To-day is one of the most important in the calendar in the mind of every amateur oarsman. It has even a greater importance in the eyes of our local rowing men, for it witnesses the reali- zation of their long cherished hopes in a na- tional regatta on the Potomac. Unfortunately, the long protracted excitement concerning the President has had a most unfavorable influence upon the regatta.. Untila few days ago it was a matter of doubt whether any regatta would be held at all, Arrangements, which would otherwise have been made, such as_providing a grand stand and telegraphic signals along the course, were omitted, Still, the regatta prom- ises to be, in point of quality, the best ever held by the association. A broad, fine course and splendid oarsmen are here, and they are the most important elements. The excessive heat, of course, has a depressing effect both on the oarsmen and spectators. THE ARRANGEMENTS for the regatta were completed last evening by the regatta committee. It was determined that the races for to-day would be preliminary only, and that all the deciding contests should take place to-morrow. In each of the races for which there were more than four entries, the contest- ants were divided into groups of four or less. These races, it was decided, should be rowed in heats, each separate group rowing a heat. The winners of the several heats will come together to-morrow and rowa decisive heat. The di- vision of the crews having been made and the positions and colors agreed upon, the program of the two days’ races, as given below, was made up. The committee selected Rush Mar- shall, of the Analostan club, as judge at the finish, and Wm. H. Allen, of Detroit, Mich., as referee. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A meeting of the executive committee of the N. A. A. O. was held at the Arlington last even- ing. present Messrs. 0. M. Remington, William H. Allen, B. L. Keys, J. H. C. Watts, L. E. Saunier, H. K. Hinchman, J. K. Steyens and C. G. Petersen. A communication was presented from Mr. J. D. Doyle, secretary of the Potomac Boat Club, Georgetown, withdrawing his club from the N. A. A. 0. The withdrawal was ac- cepted. The Fairmount Rowing Association, of Philadelphia, Pa., presented a communication, asking for the reinstatement as amateurs of Messrs. Edward McGrann and E. Freeman Brownell. A special committee, consisting of Messrs. Hinchman, Keys and Watts, was ap- pointed to make an examination of the case and report to the next meeting. Mr. B. L. Keys, from the committee to prepare bonds to be used in connection with the awarding of challenge prizes, reported the printing and delivery to the committee of 100 bonds properly drawn. Lively Scenes About Town. A GREAT MANY STRANGERS arrived in town this morning, and there were lively scenes about the Arlington and Imperial hotels. Many of the newcomers were profes- sional sportsmen, who can always be picked out of a crowd by their over-nobby appearat Many of them were enthusiastic amateur sports- men. Cigarette hats, tweed suits, low-necked collars, flannel shirts and sun-browned face pre- vailed everywhere. THE POOL SELLING began actively this morning. The principal con- test was over the pair-oared race. No sales | could be made early to-day in the “eights,” bs ” “fours” and senior singles, though Buekley_was undoubtedly the favorite in the latter. In the ‘Pair-ears” the Albany sold as favorite over the field, the odds being 10 to 6. The great contest, as stated, was over the double scull race. A crowd of checkered- trousel and bright-eyed young “ Kan- ucks” were here to back the Nai tilus crew, of Hamilton, and they d back them with avengeanee. They were reck- lessly buying pools on their favorites at the rate of 160 to 56 against the field of five. They | backed them with the contidence of men who knew what they were about. ‘I should ma came here to win?” said Tuk Star to President wart, of the Nautilus Clab, who sat shelling out greenbacks in the pool-room at the Imperial. “We did,” said Mr. Stewart quietly. have $10,000 to back our boys with.” ‘THE SCENES ABOUT THE HOTELS, this morning, were very animated and lively. The town seemed to have waked up with great suddenness to the fact. that there was to bea big event here to-day. This activity and anima- tion was transferred to the river front about noon. “we ALONG THE SHORE. The boating men began leaving the Arlington for the river front by eleven o'clock, the crews rowing in the earliest races getting away first. At noon the shores of the river along the course presented a very pretty and animated sight. Notwithstanding the hot sun, crowds collected on the wharves and other points of observation. The balconies of the boat houses were filled with ladies, who swept the whole scene with their opera glasses. Vessels moored in shore were filled with spectators. The sights on the water were inspiring. Shells and light boats glided merrily along, impelled by the sturdy brown arms of the oarsmen. The colored flags floating in the breeze gave a pleasant re- lief to the eye. Busy and important looking tugs puffed and snorted along, leaving tracks of little waves that sent all smaller craft dancing— everywhere was life and animation. Such a fine course was never before seen. From nearly every poms on the shore the whole length could be seen. Programs for the Two Days’ Races, The program for to-day comprises 12 Taces, edhsidering each heat as a race. The first race was announced to come off at 1 p.m., and the final heat at 6:30 p.m. The following is THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM FOR TO-DAY: First race—1 p. m.—Double sculls—First heat —Atalanta B. C., New York City: No. 1, E. J. Blake, bow; J. R. Ross, stroke; weights not ven. No.2, Mutual B. C., Albany, N.Y.: Chas. . Bulger, bow, 158 lbs.; Silas Brewster, stroke, 1% Ibs. No. 3, Pawtucket B.C., Pawtucket, Rhode Island: F. G. Appley, bow, weight, 150 Ibs.; Frank E. Holmes, stroke, 150 lbs. Second race—1:30 |S ond heat—Double sculls. No.1, Nautilus B. C., Hamilton, Can.— €. Furlong, bow, weight, 140 lbs.; J. Donohue, stroke, weight, 150 Ibs.’ No. 2, Burli B. C., Burlington, Iowa: E. L. Parsons, bow, weight, 142 Ips; _C. M. Schenck, stroke, weight, 187 Ibs. No.3. Athletic B. C., New York city: Joseph L. Davis, bow, weight, ndt red fark G. Davis, stroke, weight, not iven. Third race—2p.m.—First heat—Junior singles No. 1. Shawmut B.C., Boston, Mass.: James Fox, weight, 130 Ibs, No. 2, Dolphin B.C. Bos- ton, Mass.: A. T. O’Brien, weight, 185 lbs. Ni 8, Shawmut" B.C., Boston, “Mass.: J. J. King, woes, 123 Ibs. No. 4, Carteret B. C., Pert! Amboy, N. J.: Edmund Field, weight, not given. Fourth race—2:30 p.m.—Fonrth heat—Junior singles—No. 1, Gramercy B. C., N. Y. City: George F. Krapp, weight, 125 pounds. No. 2, Centennial B. C., Detroit, Mich.: C. Schwelkart, weight not given. No. 3, Nassau B. C., New York city: KR. O. Morse, weight 140 Ibs. Fifth ‘race—8 ‘p.m.—First heat—Four oared shells—No. 1, Albany B.C., Albany, N. Y.: M. Monahan, bow, welt, 144 iba.; T. Ht, Monahan, | mac, Georg 2, weight, 147 Ibs.; R. T. Gorman, 8, welght, 175 ibs.; T. 7” 1, stroke, weight. 168 Ibs. "No. 2, Analostan B.C. Washington, D. .: P. bow, w s rene weight 145 ibs.; Phy Eddy, 3 welght, 161 im J. R. White, stroke, weight, 160 Ibs. No. 8, Hillsdale B.C., Hillsdale, Mich.; family are | wel; Miss Auden- | L. jas. McLaughlin, 2, weight 150 Iba.: . Brownell, 3, weight 144 Ibs.; J. H Boyer, stroke, bles Ibs. No.3, Columbia B. C., Georgetown, D.C.: W. A. Smith, bow, weight 125 Ibs.; Jas. Young, % teeight 142 Ibs.; E. B. Olds, 3, weight 140 Ibs.; J. R. Lake,stroke, weight 143 Ibs. No. 4, Minnesota B. C., St. Paul, Minn.: H. M. Butler, bow, weight 182 Ibs.; A. McLaren, 2, weight 154 Ibs.; J. J. Parker, 3, be he 144 Ibs.; Geo. J. Becker, stroke, weight 32 Ibs. Seventh race—4 p.m.—Third heat—Junior singles.—No. 1, Mutual B. C., Albany, N.Y.: Wm. Riley, weight, 155 Ibs. No. 2, Ariel B.C. Newark, N.J., C. Oakley, weight, —— Ibs. No. 8, Nowlan B. C., Brooklyn; N.Y., D. P. Nowlan, weight, 155 Ibs. Eighth race—4:30 p.m.—Second heat—Junior singles.—No. 1, Monmouth B.C., Red Bank Chas. M. Sutton, weight, 140 ibs. No. 2, tucket B. C., Pawtucket, R.L: F.G. Appley, weight, 150 Ibs. No. 3, Analostan B.C., Wash- ingtan, D.C., John R. White, weight, 160 Ibs. No. 4, Potomac B.C., Washington, D.C., R. W. Morgan, weight, 155 Ibs. Ninth Race—5 p.m.—First heat—Senior_sin- gles.—No. 1, Mutual B.C., Albany, N.Y.: Chas. F. Bulger, weight, 158 Ibs. No. 2; Portland B. C., Portland, Me.: John Buckley, weight 150 Ibs. No.8, Quaker City B. C., Philadelphia, Penna.: Frank Henderson, weight 160 ibs. No. 4, Fair- mount B. C., Philadelphia, Penna.: P. A. Demp- sey, weight 138 Ibs. Tenth Race—5.30 p.m.—Second heat—Senior singles.—No. 1, Seawanhaka B. C., Brooklyn, N. Y.: Adolph Rave, weight 150 pounds. (No. 2, Pawtucket B. C., Pawtucket, R. L.: F. E. Himes, weight 150 Ibs. ‘No. 8, Shultze B. C., Wheeling, West Va.: Wm. Papert, weight 160 ibs. No. 4, Narragansett B. C., Providence, R. I: Henry A. Kirby, weight 165 ibs. Eleventh race—6 p.m.—Third heat—Senior Singles—No. 1, Atalanta B.C., New York City: H, W. Rogers, weight, 165 ibs. No. 2, Grand Trunk B. C., Montreal, ‘Canada: Joseph’ Laing, weight, 145 ibs. No.3, Dolphin B. C., Boston, Mass.: A. L. Estabrook, weight, 145 Ibs. Twelfth race—6:30 p. m.—Third heat—Four- oared Shell—No. 1, Elizabeth B. C., Ports- mouth, Va.: John Murray, bow, weight, 150 Ibs; Peter McGrath, 2, weight, 165 lbs; T. F. Riley, 3, Weight, 160 Ibs; D. Callahan, stroke, weight, Ibs. No. 2, Columbia B. C., Georgetown, D. C.: E. ©. Brace, bow, weight, 140 Ibs.; F. A Nute, 8, weight, 142’ Ibs; C.’ J. Kintner, 8, weight,’ 190 1bs.; Marshall Wallach, stroke, weight, 145 Ibs. No. 3, Crescent B. C., Phila- delphia, Pa.: C. £. Steel, bow, weight, 125 Ibs.; M. W. Phillips, 2, weight, 158 lbs.: C. P. Tasker, 3, weight, 158 Ibs; C. E. Hailowell, stroke, weight, 147 lbs. In order that Mr. White, of the Analostan Club, should not have to row two races within an hour, the second and fourth heats of the juniorsingle-sculls race waschanged—the former being rowed at 4:30 instead of 2:80, and vice versa. THE RACES TO-MORROW. The program for to-morrow is as follows: :30_p. m.—Pair Oars.— Scullers, De- troit, Mich.:—John H. Clegg, bow; F. D. Standish, stroke. Ariel, Newark, N. J.:—Frederick Free- man, bow; Frederick Watts, stroke. Albany, Albany, N. Y.:—T. J. Gorman, bow; R. T. Gor- man, stroke. Mutuai, Albany, N. Y.:—Charles E. Bulger, bow; Silas Brewster, stroke. 3 p. m.—Six Oars.—Eureka, Newark, William Clark, jr., bow; M. H. Jui Moffatt, Peter Sexton, Thomas Kington, George R. McCall, stroke. Institute, Newark, N. J.:—J. J. Coburn, bow; M. J. McGedney, a 0. F. Conlon, T. J. Lapsley, J. P- ‘son, Stroke. Shawmut, Boston Mass. J. F. Healey. bow: C. H. McLaughlin, D. J. . R. Doyle, EB. Hayden, W. R. Kent, JUNIOR SINGLE SCULES. he heats of Thursday. 4PM. SINGLE SCULLS. The three winners in the heats of Thursday. 4:30 P.M.—FOUR OARS. The three winners in the heats of Thursday. 5 P.M.—DOUBLE SCULLS. The two winners in the heats of Thursday. 5:30 P.M.—EIGHT OARS. Metropolitan,New York—A.J. Schrenkheisen, bow; R. H. Sehiele,M. P. Ryan, W. J. Cooper, ¥. Nagle, J. Russell, W ington, stroke; F. Schrenkhe' Poto- wn—S. H. Wheeler, bow; 8. E. Wheatley, W. C. McKinney, Edward Derrick, F. M. Pearson, F. H. Barbarin, A. B. Cropley, T. 8. Cropley, stroke; W. F. Roberts, coxswain. Narragansett, Providence, RsI—H. W. Rice, bow; C. A. Burbank, J. L. Cattanach, BE. 1 Tinzley, H. A. Kirby, J. W. Moore, Clinton Hale, F. D. Livermore, stroke; Daniel J. Boyd, coxswain. The Opening Contests, THE FIRST VICTORY SCORED FOR THE PAW- TUCKETS. The first event was the first heat of the “double sculls,” in which the Atalantas, of New York, Mutuals, of Albany, and Pawtuckets were oa against each other. The start at the lack buoy was made promptly on time. The Pawtuckets and the Mutuals got away well to- gether and rowed a pretty race. The Atalantas dropped out early in the race. The Pawtuckets won very nicely, making the mile and a-half in 9:45)4. The Mutuals passed the line in good style in 9:53. Atalantas time not taken. When the first heat was over, the tugs put about for the start at the ‘black buoy.” THE SECOND HEAT was looked for with greater interest, because the favorites, the Nautilus, of Hamilton, ap- peared in it. Therejwas much betting on the result of the heat, the oddg being heavily in faver of the Canadians, though the Davis brothers, of the Athletics, had many friendly backers. The three doubles—the Nautilus, the Burlingtons and the Athletics—a) red at the start in good season. The Nautilus boys ap- peared in splendid form. The word “Go” was given at half-past 1, on the dot. The heat was very evenly rowed, and tried the metal of the oarsmen. The Davis boys and Can- Telegrams to The Star. THE PRESIDENT RALLIES. DR. BLISS SAYS HEIS MUCH BETTER. BETTER THAN FOR MANY DAYS. ee CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT EXPECTED. ———— THE HOT WEATHER AGAINST HIM. THE MICHIGAN FOREST FIRES. APACHE OUTRAGESIN ARIZONA PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. The Latest News from Long Branch, THE PRESIDENT’S CONDITION MUCH IMPROVED— DR. BLISS GREATLY ENCOURAGED—MRS. DR. EDSON RETIRES FROM HER DUTIES AS NURSE. Special Dispatches to Tux EvENING Stan. Loxe Brancu, N.J., Sept.8.—11 a. m.—Mrs. Dr. Edson, accompanied by Private Secretary Brown, has just left the President's carriage for Ocean Grove, and permanently retires from the case. She greatly needs rest, for no one has been more faithful in attendance upon the Pres- ident than she has. One of those having charge of the President's case, speaking of the retire- met of Mrs. Edson says: “She greatly needed rest. She is broken down from fatigue and faithful service. Sheis too advanced in years to try todo more now. She is getting nervous. Besides some of us think she talks a little too much, and her talk when printed often assumes @ very picturesque form. It probably is not her fault, but she doubtless will not return to this case. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION VERY FAVORABLE THIS MORNING. Dr. Bliss, sitting on the piazza of the Elberon this morning, was very cheerful. He had for the first time in some days had a good night's sleep. He said that he was not called between one and six this morning. The President spoke of the relief he felt from the absence of some of the doctors at the morning dressing. He spoke of the fact that there seemed to be fe excitement at the dressing and that it was over more quickly. He took a bird which Mrs. Garfield brought in to him this morning, took it in his own hand and ate it with evident relish. His | general condition is better. He has recovered from the fatigue of the journey entirely. His pulse is expected to increase with the heat of | the day. His wound looks better. One of the | openings of the parotid gland has healed. The | wound is in the natural process of repair. Al- together, the situation is very much more hope- ful this morning, and Dr. Bliss is greatly en- couraged. [Second Dispatch.] DR. BLISS SAYS THE PRESIDENT IS CONVALESCENT. Love Brancu, N. J., Sept. 8, noon.—The tem- perature now in the President's room is 86. His pulse is 96 and temperature normal. He atea bird for breakfast. Doctor Bliss has just said: | “He is much better.” Yes, you may say, he | added, ‘he is convalescing.”” Divine services were held in the chapel here this morning, and prayers offered for the President's recovery. All of the Cabinet attended. ANTS IN THE WHITE HOUSE. Doctor Bliss says the ants were so thick inthe White House that they had to continually fight them to keep them even off the President's bed. THE DOCTOR3—PRAYERS, ETC. Drs. Barnes, Woodward and Reyburn leave to- day. Dr. Reyburn goes north for rest. The bishop of this diocese has directed that to-day be a day of prayer. Services are being conducted at St. James chapel, near the Elbe- Ton. Dr. Bliss says everything looks very cheerful this morning. [Third Dispatch.] THE RETIREMENT OF THE DOCTORS AND FEMALE NURSE. Loxe Brancu, N. J., Sept. 8—12:10 p. m.— Two physicians to-day sign the bulletins. All the others except Drs. Bliss, Agnew and Hamil- ton have retired from the case. Drs. Barnes and Woodward left for Washington this morn- ing. Dr. Reyburn will stop aday or two at Asbury Park. Before leaving Washington the President said he had too many doctors; they were too expensive, and he preferred only the three who have been retained. Nevertheless the others came on yesterday. The President insisted upon a compliance with his request. At 9 o'clock last night Mrs. Garfield asked Dr. Bliss to notify the other doctors. This he did not do at once, whereupon Mrs. Garfield herself noti- fied the three retiring doctors of the President's order that they should retire. She assuredthem that it need not reflect on their fessional skill, as that did not enter into the question. Mrs. Edson is also retired, as there are many reasons why only male nurses should be in the Cooler weather is anxiously looked for, and it is thought that with it will come a favorable change for the President. Considerable anxiety | was caused by the President's restlessness dur- ing the early part of the night, but before mid- hight he grew tired, and shortly before that hour vegan to rest more comfortably. There is much comment upon < | THE RETIREMENT OF THE THREE ATTENDING SURGEON and some persons are inclined to believe that the matter is extraordinary and surrounded by mystery. Information obtained from an author- itative source, however, does not appear to warrant any sach opinion. DR. SUSAN EDSON ALSO RETIRES. Dr. Edson, one of the nurses apon the Presi- dent, also retires from her duties in that capacity to-day, and she and Drs. Woodward | and Hamilton expect to leave the Branch to- | day. This movement is explained by those in position to know ty the statement that the President recently informed his wife that he would prefer having ail male attendants hence- | forward, | THE PRESIDENTS APPETITE is much better this morning. When given some chicken he remarked to his wife that he felt as if he could eat it all. This is one of the most desirable indications. If the patient’s appetite returns, the attending surgeons will be more sanguine. Dr. Hamilton, while declining to talk for publication, this morning indi cated by his remarks that he felt very much encouraged with the case as it | stands at present. | THE HOT WEATHER AGAINST THE PRESIDENT. | Loxe Branxcu, N.J., Sept. 8, 12:15 p.m.—Re- ports from the President continue favorable. Some apprehension is felt, however, on account of the continued hot weather, and it is feared, unless we get a sea breeze soon, that the after- noon febrile rise will cause the temperature to increase again and render the patient's condi- tion more unsatisfactory towards to-night. The Cabinet officers are much encouraged with this morning's bulletin, but are among the number who are anxiously awaiting cooler weather. Remarks such as **Fate seems to be against the President,” and ** How is it possible for him to | improve with such unfavorable weather?” are heard on all sides. Large numbers of excursion- ists arrived this morning, and the avenues pre- | sent an appearance such as is customary at the height of the season. : PULSE $4, TEMPERATURE NORMAL. | ELBERON, N. J.. September 8, 12:40 p. m.— | Dr. Bliss, who just made an examination of | the President, says his pulse at this hour is 94, | temperature normal and respiration 17. This, said the doctor, is the best showing we haye had in the case at noon for some days. The an- nouncement of the figures was received with great satisfaction by all those gathering around the Elberon Hotel. Attorney General Mac- | Veagh expressed the opinion that there is now | apparently good ground for encouragement. THE WELCOME SEA BRREZE. There appears good ground for believing that | the rally will be maintained, inasmuch as the wind has shifted to t ast and a stiff and in- | vigorating sea breeze is now blowing and the atmosphere is consequently perfectly pure. | RVICES OF PRAYER | for the President ‘ecovery were held to-day in nearly ail the churehes here, and it is maintained by many that the requests made have been granted. At this hour a general good fee! prevails, and there is every reason to believe that he has really started on the road to re- i covery. DR. BLISS SAYS | the wound and gland are both in excellent con- | dition, and there are at present no unfavorable symptoms. Mrs. Garfield, the doctor says, is | extremely happy over the sudden change for the better which has taken place. | The President Fairly on the Road to Recovery. | Lone Brancu, Sept. 8, 2:15.—The favorable | condition of the President at the noon examina- | tion continues and has had the effect of cheering | all hearts. The feeling in ali quarters is changed | from anxiety to most sanguine opinions that the, President has at last fairly got on the road to re- covery. Dr. Bliss is authority for the state— ment’ that the President Sis convalescent. He made this assertion fh the presence of Dr. Hamilton. The latter — gentle- man, who strictly adheres to his policy, not to | talk for publication about any of his patients, | showed by his expression that he did not object to the statement. Secretary Windom was in- | formed by a representative of the Associated | Press of the result of Dr. Bliss’ examination at noon, and at the conclusion thereof made the | remark that it was splendis —— Prayers for the President. THE SERVICES IN NEW YORK. New York, Sept. 8—To-day having been | designated by Gov. Cornell as a day of prayer | for the recovery of President Garfield it was very generally observed as such, many houses of business closing their doors for the day. Wall street was deserted, the stock produce, cotton and otherexchanges being closed, while the cus- tom house was only open for ‘an hour in the morning. The sub-treasury and all banks, state and national, observed the day by closing their doors. The different departments of the city government were closed, as were all the offices fh the Federal building, except the post office and the office of the steamboat inspectors. The | state courts and general sessions courts were also closed, but the county sheriffs’ offices were open. The different police courts only held morning sessions, while the public schools were closed until Monday next. general term of the supreme court adjourned until Monday next. a pom She will leave for Washington to- SECRETARY KIRKWOOD will go home to-day. There was much uneasi- adians pulled a neck and neck race tugether over the first mile, the Burl crew ually falling out. en nearing the finish the Cana- dians steered badly, and Davis boys gained an sivantate which they never lost. -They crossed the line alength ahead. The Burling- tons finished a bad third. The time was posted on the referees’ boat as 9.44 for the Athletics, 9.4634 for the Nautilus. A PROTEST. The rather unexpected finish of this race leaves the double-scull championship to be set- tled to-morrow by the Pawtuckets and Athletics. The Hamilton crew. however, complain, it is understood, that they: were crowded out of their course by the steamer, and will enter a pro- DISAPPOINTED PRESS MEN. Considerable of a “ growl” was made to-day om account of the press errangemients—or ab- sence of press arrangements, | The representa- tives of the press were informed by the local committee that a tug Bre a eed As the ene at it would be out of erably on the regatta, the fe to pay each his tug was to be al When the arrived there, there was no tag: from the captain that he dectfied for $100 down. Most of took to row boats, the Party THE JUNIOR The first heat of the junior was next on the card. The contestants were A. T. 0°! by all in Fo: course early. The race O’Brien won by about two second. Time for the winner, 9.4036. ness last night becausé of the President's high temperature, but it has materially subsided this morning. ANOTHER HOT DAY. The day is again extremely hot, the thermom- eter marking 86 at 6 o'clock this morning. By Press. Official Balletin—8:30 a.m. THE PRESIDENT’S CONDITION MORE, ENCOUR- AGING. ELBEEON, N.J., Sept.8—830 am.—aAt the morning examination made at 8 o'clock, the President's ise was 104; tem) 98.7, and respiration, 18. He was less and wakeful during the early part of the night, but after 13 (midnight) slept well until morning. Hisgeneral condition appears more encouraging. [Signed by Drs. Bliss and Hamilton.] WHAT THE DOCTORS SAID THIS MORNING. E1penon, N.J. Sept. 8—9:20 a.m.—Dr.Reyburn said this mo} the President was restless a the earl; of the night, but that he sept el ‘after Poiinighe until this morning. Bliss sa; better condition ten days. it = oR — are AND STILL IMPROVING. NG BRANCH, N. President was wakeful and restless ices of prayer were held in many of the churches of all denominations and the syna- gogues. a Train Robbed by Masked Men, es arp a ce . Louis, Sept. 8.—A special from Independ- ence, Mo., says passenger train No. 48 on the Chi and Alton railroad was sto and robbed by twelve masked men four miles east of Independence and fourteen miles from Kansas City at 9 o'clock Jast night. The express car was broken open, end Messenger Fox refusing to give up the key to the safe he was 80 ibly beaten’ that he cannot live. The amount taken is not known, after Going trough the exptess car alle pr ing ie ex) car e pas- sel Aes Tol of mol and watches The n- amounting to several thor dollars. robbers were a ipa Ferien oy cor firing of pistol in ie pas- Several shots were fired at Conductor tinual | absolute and immediate wa OPEXTXG PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION. Hargisecra, Pa., Sept. 8.—The repul state convention for the nomination of a candi- date for state treasurer convened in this city at / noon to-day. There wasa full representation, and but one contest of seats. Gi Lear, Bucks, and M. S. Quay, of Phi were placed in nomination for temporary rman of the convention, and M.S. Quay was elected by 1@ to 83. Mr. Quay was conducted to the chair by Messrs. Lear and Gilfillan. sind - Terrible Forest Fires in Michigan, * VILLAGE BURNED AND MANY LIVES LOST. Derrorr, Micu., Sept. 8§—Telegraphic com munication is entirely cut off with the worst parts of the burnt region of this state, eo that reports are yet somewhat fragmentary, and it Is hoped exaggerated: but there are many fears that the worst is far from having been told. The complete destruction of Richmondville, Santlac county, is confirmed. The villages of Carson, Charles and Tyre are reported to be com: pletely destroyed, and Ashley partly so. The Delaware, Nunken, Austin, in San- Sherman and Paria, in Huron county, are burned over and deserted, The crops in these townships were all harvested and nearly all are now lost. The remains of a family of seven, named Redmond, were found in a well near Charleston, they having entered the well for shelter and being there suffocated. The charred remains of Henry Cole were also found at Charleston, and a family nemed Susula in Paris township, and a Mrs. Diebert and her three children were overtaken by the flames and burned to death. In Watertown township an- other family, named Dennison, have, It is be- lieved, been burned. Two families named Thornton and Lee, it 1s feared, ere Was a gale, flames. Near Richmondville t carrying the flre with a rapidity that often pre vented escape. Yesterday afternoon the direc- tion of the wind changed, and this, it is feared, will add new destructi by sending the flames over sections that had escaped. It was much cooler last night, which is in that respect favor- able, but the wind is high and the atry help. less. There are no signs of rain, without which there seems to be no deliverance. The board of trade of this city yesterday appointed commit- tees to solicit relief for the destitute communis ties, as it is very evident that alarge work in that direction’ is at our doors. Hundreds of families have lost all their property and this year's crops, and are reduced to a condition of it. = More Apache Murders in Arizona, THE GOVERNOR TELEGRAPHS FOR ARMS AND AME MUNITIO Puentx, Anizona, Sept. 7.—There is much excitement here and at Globe. Two men were a n ‘The militia here and calling for arms, has telegraphed to the Sec- War for arms and ammunition at once. ‘ es are in fullest accord. The chiefs of the Pima and Maricopa tribes neer Phoenix offer the pri jon them- selves and lead their bucks against the Apaches. They have always been friendly to the whites and haye hated the Apaches. The Papagoes are all anxious to fight the Apaches. Th moving everywhere. A great meeting was held here tonight to organize the militia. One com- pany of cavalry is now hurrying to Globe. A courier from McDowell reports all q at Apache and Thomas. The Indians are probably scattering in small bands. The settlers cannot wait for authority, but will kill the Indians on sight. BRITISH RIAL PRE Lonpox, Sept. 8.—1 Southport, Lancashire the condition of England in f speaking at red to ion with the opinion that our agriculture is to be destroyed by Aterican competiti our trade by pro- tective duties. He said he did not agree with these views. Our m ceived a check, but by temporary fluctuat are subjectto. In regard to a > he said nature had been was no reason to sup had_perma- nenily ch: ikely to. be protit said he le as favor- al vas and i tal. and with connections in every part of globe, are not easily dislodged from the industrial po- sition they have secured. THE QUEBEC PREMTER. Lonpox, Sept. 8.—Hon. J. Chaplean, the Que- will sail for Canada rdinian, Capt. Dut n board the |, Which leaves bee. premie Allan line 5 Liverpool t BE Lonpox, Sept. 8. don on the race for th against Irogu Louis was once «i in the quotations during yesterd ven money was betted. that Iroqugis would not In spite of these fluctuations a letter from Mr. Pincers, received | this morning, stated that no horse could be bet- ter or giving greater satisfaction. THE GREAT METHODIST COUNCTL. Lowpox, Sept. 8.—The Ecumenical Conference to-day discussed the recognition of the hand of God in the origin and progress of Methodism, The American delegates pointed out that the spread of Methodism in America is aided by ite remarkable adaptability to the status of the Ameri can people PRAYERS IN THE HODIST COUNCIL POR THE PRESIDENT. Loxpox, Sept. 8.—At an early meeting of the Wesleyan Ecumenical conference this mofning, on motion of Rey. Alex. Macaulay, it was re- solyed that there should be devotional exercises to show the sympathy of the conference with the people of America, who are to-day offering up prayer for the restoration to health of dent Garfield. Mr. Wm. 5. Allen, m Parliament, accordingly offered a p appropriate lyinn was afterwards « ral American del % iy is observed as a general holiday here, the occasion being the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales, to open the Langdon-Alexandra docks. There will be no market reports. A NEW BRITISH RAM. Loxpox, Sept. 8—The second class steel armor plated turret ship and ram Conqueror is ‘to be launched to-day at Chatham. She is of 6,200 tons and her engines are of 4,500 horse power. Her armament will be two 25-ton guns. THE ELECTION IN COUNTY TYRONE. Loxpox, Sept. 8.—The election in county Tyrone to fill the vacancy in the House of Com- mons, caused by the appointment of Mr. Litton, liberal, as a commissioner under the land act, has resulted in the return of Mr. Thomas A. Dickson. The poll stood as follows: Thomas A. Dickson, lil 161; Col. Stewart Knox, con- servative, 3,070; ‘Rev. Harold Rylett, home ruler, Mr. Parnell's candidate, 904. The American Surgical Association. PHILADELPHIA, P.,Sept.8.—The annual meet- ing of the American Si Association will be held at the Oriental Hotel, Coney Island, commencing at 1 o'clock p. m., on the 13th in- stant, under the presidency of Prof. S. D. Gross, of this city, and continuing on the 14th and 15th. Bay Races. Race Taste Cosmas Bay, Sept.8.—First race, three-quarter mile; Lillie R. first, Bedouin second, Fellow Play third: time 1:1) Second race, 134 mae, Grudn ie > ag seo- |. Time—1:5834. ond, Mattie Rapture e third. 3g. or t. &8—The regatta com- ToroxTo, OnT., Sept. 8.—The mittee have decided not to row in_the morning, The four-oar race will be called at 3 oes, oni taryare *