Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, July 25, 1881, Page 1

| ; | | THE ANOTHER CRISIS PASSED. An Important Surgical Opera- tion Performed Upon the Prosident. ‘The Pus Cavity Found, and a Successful Operation Per- formed. ‘The Operation Results in an Increased Flow of Pus From the Wound. Great Anxiety Throughout the Country Over the Un- favorable Change. Dr. Hamilton Expresses the Belief That the Former Bulloting Have Been Rose-Colored. The Latest Bulletins Received Report the President as Improving. Everybody Again in Good Spirits Over the Favorable Symptoms. THE MORNING EXAMINATION, WasniNaron, July 24, —To-day's early morning reports from the presi- dent’s sick room were unsatisfactory because meagre. Before 9 o'clock it was impossible to learn more thanthat the patient had had another chill dur- ing the night but appeared to be doing well after it. Drs. Bliss and Wood- ward, who passed the night at the house were jomned at 7 o'clock in the morning by the other surgeons. Sur- geon-General Barnes was asked con- cerning the case but said he had not heard anything since last night. Dr. Reyhurn came before 8 o’clock but it was fifteen minuteslater when Drs. Agnew and Hamilton arrived with the attorney-general. The examina- tion began at once HOW HE PASSED THE NIGHT. During the morning examination some of those who had beenin the sick room during the night gave out an idea of how time had been passed. The sleep the president fell into after the administration of morphia was only slightly broken until midnight. Then Col. Rockwell noticed a rigidity ;of the muscles and general nervous- ness. Woodward's attention was at- tracted at once and also Dr. Bliss’. It was apparent that another chill was in progress. It continued but a mo- ment and was not severe. The effect on the president's pulse and tempera- ture was noticeable and he did not seem much disturbed, He was restless during the early morning and did not sleep at all. At 8:156 his pulse was 98, temperature and respiration normal, outward in- dications very favorable and under those conditions the physicians began the examination. First came a gen- eral consultation of the preceding night. Dr. Agnew expl:\ineg the the- ory he had of yesterday's stoppage of the flow of pus and the wound was undressed. While he did so0 it was found that the discharge had been of a good character, to.all appearances healthy; not so copious, however, as on yesterday. THE PUS CAVITY FOUND, Dr. Agnew suggested that a pus cavity might have been formed in the wound channel, at or near the angle caused by the deflection of the ball. Dr. Hamilton thought this quite prob- able, and Dr. Bliss had stated last night that the correctness of this idea had been indicated to him during the afternoon examination. He found that by pressing a few inches below the wound the flow of pus increased. AN IMPORTANT SURGICAL OPERATIONS, Dr. Agnew then submitted a pro- position that if a horizontal incision, was made about three inches below the wound it would intersect the channel and at the same time, if the cavity had formed, relieve it and per- haps help the general flow by a more straightening of the channel. All parties to the consultation recognized the feasibility of the pr.position and ~it was decided that Dr. Agnew should carry it out, Accordingly at 9 p. m, Dr. Hamilton inserted a probe in the channel of the wound thought he discovered a cavity where it had been anticipated. Dr. Agnew then took the probe and satisfied himseif that the cavity was there, He then made an incision. A few moments before this Dr. Blisa sent for a -bottle of ether. This gave rise to the' story that they were going to probe for the bullet and this gained free circulation before the official bulletin expleined what was done. The ident was not put under the influence of ether, but ether was made use of at the poiut where the incision was made, Col. Rockwell stated that he watched the president’s face when the incision was made and not a muscle moved, Dr. Agnew felt the patient’s pulse and remarked that it had not perceptibr changed, but later a reaction raiug it to 122 The incision was followed by a discharge of pus which was fiom the cavity such as had been anticipated. The flow of blood was only natural. Presently a regular pus was discharzed and was given out through a new aperture b{ the insertion of acurved tube whic! had au exit at each aperture and had several openings for the admission of us from the inner channels, and al- lowed to discharge by the old or new. The best possible dressing was applied at once, the pa- tient was made comfortable, as possible and there was nothing left to do but to await the progress of the case. During the day Dr. Aguew was 80 well satisfied with the result of the operation that he made proparations had to return home. Later he determined to return to-morrow. If necessary, Dr. Hamilton said he could stay till morning and it was decided to make another examination this afternoon, on the result of which would depend Dr. Agnew's departure. Dr.Agnew remained only during the early part of the examination, but long enough, however, to be assured that the new dminnfo tube was work- influtislnc!orily. 1o expressed him- self as well pleased with the process of the incision. He took the 4:50 train for Philadelphia, with the un- derstanding that he should return to- morrow night, when Dr. Hamilton would go home, for twenty-four hours, The consulting physicians will con- tinue thus alternating as long as it is deemed necessary. All the physicians agreed that the incision was a success, An examination showed that pus was flowing freely through the new aper- ture and all indications are as favora- ble as before. The pus isstill accom- panied by a slight bloody tissue, but it was not of a character to cause any serious doubt as to the favorable pro- gress of the interior of the wound. The physicians were so much pleased with the agreeable turn of affairs that Dr. Reyburn even ventured to show himself in Secretary Brown’s room this evening forthe first time in thirty- six hours. He was greeted by half a dozen newspaper men, who said they wondered what had become of him. He said he had purposely avoided the press. He had little good news to communicate and did not want to commit himself to bad news. Now, however, things were different. They felt the trouble had been met and surmounted; that the danger for the present was past, In answer to questions Dr. Reyburn spoke substan- tially as follows: ‘‘We noticed yes- terday that the pus was moving al- most sluggishly and that it was not quite so pure as 1t had been. We felt sure there was a partial stoppage and deemed it advisable to have a_consul- tation with the physicians, We de- sired to exchange opinions with them as well as to have their moral support for a few days, when we again had our course of treatment fully approv- ed by Drs. Agnew and Hamilton, Of course we felt better because we knew the president was easier. We knew something must be done to dis- cover the cause of the stoppage, and decided upon an incision. This morn- ing satisfactory action of the new drainage tubes and the material improvement in the president’s gon- dition gave us full assurance of this, and I know Dr. Agnew went away well satisfied that it was bridged over. We expect no further trouble from this source. The wound is being drained nicely and we keep it 2o, The new tube is arranged so we can wash it out aud thus keeps the wound clean. We do not expect any further rigor to-night, but if there should be one we should consider it. no cause for alarm, for even a slight stoppage of pus might cause a chill. ANXIOUS CROWDS. The publication of the official bulle- tin, which was delayed until 12 o’clock, found an anxious crowd awaiting it and 1t was not 8o reassuring as expect- ed. The fact that an incision had been made caused cousiderable alarm. The fact that its object was not fully explained was taken as an evidence of the gravity of the case and that the doctors were not willing to speak fully. AT THE WHITE HOU, At the White House, however, the result of the operation was reassuring, Members of the cabmnet called during the morning with anxious faces, but went more hopefully away. Drs. Ag- new and Hamilton refused to express any opinion of the case till they should have made another examination. Dr, Barnes said that the president was doing pretty well, and Dr. Reyburn said : “The consulting sugeons are with us now and we are awaiting the report of what has been done.” Dr. Bliss says the present condition of the case had reassured all the doctors. He had {_\[m been taking beef tea nourishment, e said that the present outward in- dications were more favorable than at any time during the preceding thirty- six hours. At the time he was talk- ing his pulse was 102, temperature, 99.5, and respiration but slightly ac- celerated. Dr, Bliss remained with the patient all the afternoon. At 3 p. m. his pulse was 98, temperatnre and respiration normal. The presi- dent had a refreshing nap between 3 and 4 p. m. Drs. Agnew and Ham- ilton took dinner with the attorney- eneral and returned to the white ouse after 4 o’clock Becretary and Mrs. Blaine called soon after that hour. They were ac- companied by ex-Collector Merritt of New York, Mrs, Garfield knew noth- ing of the proposed incision until af- ter it had Eeen performed, and she mm the physicians words that it n done successfully. .+ MESSAGES OF INQUIRY, The news brought hundreds of messages of inquiry to the White House during the day, and Private Secretary Brown was kept bnsy send- ingand answering. After the incision had been made all answers were hope- tul. Col. Rockwell sent the follow- ing word to some friends: ‘“We all feel relievedand hope forthebest. At 2 o'clock the president’s condition is more favorable ang his general appear- ance is better.” Col. Corbin sent word to ex-Presi- dent Hayes that the effect of the op- eration was mising. Bame was sent by Ha Garfield to his grandmother, and Dr. Agnew, in sending his wife word, said he would bo home to-night, aud added; *The president is more comfortable.” TO MINISTER LOWELL, The following was sent at 6 p. m.: LoweLt Misistek, London: At 6 p, m. the president’s symptoms continue favorabie. The result of the surgical operation proved beneficial. (Bigned) Braing, Sec'y. The following messenger was sent at 11 p. m. as follows: Lowein Ministes: At 11 p. m. the president’s condition is improving. He much less fever and there is a i OMAHA unfavorable (8igned) Braing, Sec'y. FPROM MINISTER LOWELL. The following dispatch was received to-night: Secretary Blaine: Your telegram was recerved with profound sympathy and forwarded to the queen and all of our legations in Europe. T await further news with intense anxiety. (Signed) LowgkLr, Minister, OPINTONS O, MEMBERS OF THE CABINET, Goneral Swain states that he is fully reassured that the president will re- cover. “You can see it by his looks. He is much better to-night and fully as well as three days ago.” Secretary Blaine—“The presideat is doing as well as could expected, and we are feeling better.” Secretary Windom—*We are much more hopeful.” Secretary Kirkwood said: yes, indeed.” Secretary Lincoln smiled pleasantly and said he was satisfied. Dr Hamilton had gone to his room when the agent of the National Asso- ciated Press called. He sent word that the president's case was exceed- ingly ellc()umgin% to-night. Dr. Bliss relieved Dr. Barnes and began the watch with Dr. Reyburn at 11 p. m. liberal subsidence ot symptoms, “Better; SUNDAY'S BULETINS. OFFICIAL, Execurive MansioN, July 23—11 a. m.—The president was more rest- less than usual during the night and had another “‘rigor” just before mid- night. This morningat 8:15 his pulse was 98, temperature 98-4, respiration 18. A consultation was then held with Dr. Hamilton of New York, and Dr. Agnew, of Philadelphia, after which a counter opening was made through the integument of the back, about three inches below the wound, which, it is hoped, will facilitate the drainage of pus, and increase the chances of recovery. The president bore the operation well. His pulse is now 112. [Signed.] D. W. Buss, J.K. BARrNES, J. J. WooDpwARD, Rop't REYBURN., WasHINGTON, July, 24, 1:156 p. m. —Dr. Bliss says that last night's con- sultation and condition of the patient to-day have reassured all the physi- cians. He has just taken his second allowance of beef tea. July 24, 3:30 p. m.—The president has been asleep part of the afternoon. Outward indications remain unchanged and no further examinatiou has been made. July 24, 5:45 p. m.—The presi- dent’s pulse is 102, respiration and temperature normal. Dr. Agnew left for Philadelphia at 5:40. No official bulletin will ge issued till 7 p. m. | OFFICIAL BULLETIN, WasHINGTON, July 24—7 pr o The president has been much relieved by the morning operation, and pus has heen discharging satisfactorily through a new opening, At noon his pulse was 118, temperature 97, res- piration 24. At present his pulse is 104, temperature 99, respiration 23. (Signed) D. W. Buss, J. J. WoopwARD, J. K. BArNEs, Ronr. REYBURN. July 24-9 p. m.—The presi- dent “is resting comfortably. Drf Reyburn says: We are all agreed that the danger is abridged by the suc- cess of the operation. and that no further annoyance is imminent. July 24 -10:30 p. m,—The presi- dent is sleeping well on the usual ad- ministration of anodine, and there has been no change in outward indications since the evening bulletin. He will not be disturbed till morning. July 24 —11:30. Thepresident has just roused up, and was given some lime juice and milk, but went to sleep soon. The physicians think he is do- ing 8o well that it is unnecessary to mke his pulse or temperature. July 25,—12:30 a. m.—There is no unfavorable change in the president’s condition. No chill to-night. He is resting comfortably. DR. HAMILTON. HE SAYS THE NEWS GIVEN THE PUBLIC WERE ROSE-COLORED, New York, July 23.—A pri- vate dispatch at 10:30 to-night from Washington states that Dr. Frank Hamilton, on his arrival at Washington, at once repaired to the White ]%uunu, and from a careful ex- amination of the president’s condition and attending circutastances pro- nounced the president’s condition to be so favorable as to warrant leaving him entirely undisturbed until morn- ing. This dispatch was circulated in the Fifth avenue hotel and produced a marked and favorable effect. When Dr. Hamilton was svmmoned tu Washington he repaired to the Fifth avenue hotel w inquire about reaching the capitol. This was at 2:30 p. m. His manner was ex- cited and he was pale. His appear- ance attracted attention and the crowd asked him the cause of his anxiety. He said he had been sum- moned to attend the president, who had had a dangerous relapse, and hid case looked very bad, worse a great deal than the public had any concep- tion of. He admitted that the whole truth had never been given to the public since the president had beea shot and that the case had all alon, been given a rose color not vmmntes by facts. At this point the great surgeon re- fused to say further, that he would go to Washington on the 3:40 train and he knew of no reason why a re- lapse should have ocoured, e last remark of Dr. Hamilton made a deep impression. It was soon circulated all over the upper portion of the city. The inlerpretation put upon 1t by a great many who have been all along only too ready with suspicions was that Hamilton unconsciously gave utterance to the suspicion that in some way the ene of the admin- istration had bafiled the president’s physicians. Two prominent admin- istration men who figured conspicu- ously in the contest at Albany, when they heard the alleged utterances of Dr.” Hamilton, proclaimed their be- lief in the stories engendered by the doctor’s remarks, and at once pro- coeded to Washington for the avowed purpose of an iny estigation. DR. BOYNTON, Wasnixeron, July 24, —Dr. Bn{n- ton Mrs. Garfield's physician, has closely watched the case and was present when the operation was per- formed. Ho stated that the ph‘i'{‘iA cans felt greatly encou 0] president is, of course, weaker, but otherwise the casn stands to-night where it did three days ago. Thereis no doubt that the ecavity discovered waa the cause of the relapse, but that has been met and everything 18 pro- ceeding nicely. If pus continues to flow freely, as it doubtless will, the outer section of the wound will be allowed to heal. THE VICE-PRESIDENT, HE REMAINS IN NEW YORK. National Asociated Pross, Nrw York, July 24.—Vice-Presi- dent Arthur remained at his residence all day. His time was mainly oceu- pied in telegrahic correspondence with Secretary Blaine and other members of the cabinet in relation to the presi- dent’s condition. Arthur wes kept minutely informed by Blaine of every feature of the case and the tele- grams he received from Washington were as reassuring as those sent to the general public. RTINSO Sl SINE DIE. Final Adjournment of the New York Legislature at Noon Saturday. Democrats Issue an Address— Senator Lapham Enthusiastio= ally Received. ALpany, July 23.—Both branches ot the legislature adjourned sine die at noon to-day. Senator Robertson resigned the presidency K{ro tem ot the senate, and Senator McCarthy, a half breed, was chosen to succeed him. All parties left the city as fast as outgoing trains could carry them. Judge Robertson to-day resigned the vice presidency of the senate ana departed for home. He says he will immediately assume the oflice of col- lector of tf;e port of New York, to which he was appointed three months since. This is S\iu first appointive of- fice. He says he will make some changes but not for political consider- ation. The democrats have issued an ad- dress to the voters of the state, re- viewing the senatorial contest and de- +|nouncing ex-Senatqrs Conkling and Platt for resigning, and attributing to e republionn Fells e ruow gl enormous cost of the protracted” sus- sion; denouncing, also, Senator-elect ‘Warner Miller as a monopolist, et CaNaNpAlGUA, N. Y., July 22— Senator Lapham was given an enthu- siastic reception at the opera house this evening in honor of his election. R FACIFIC COAST NOTES. National Associated Press. SaN Fraxcisco, July 23, —Ex-Sec~ retary Ramsey, Governor Young, of Ohio, and Congressman Houghton are investizating affairs ot the mint on charges preferred by Congressman Page. The steamer Dora arrived from Ounalaka brings news of a row on ship David Crockett, which resulted in the death of the mate and the se- vere stabbing of the second mate. A stage was robbed by highwaymen near Boise City and a small amount of treasure containned in one of Wells Fargo express boxes taken. doi e T Looking for the Willams Brothers National Associated Press. MexoMiNeE, Wis,, July 12,—Two camps have been established by the ursuers under Sheriff Doolittle, in au Galle woods, the location of the Williams brothers, which are shifted as the hunt progresses. Friday about dusk the WiniA.nu brothers wore seen near Eau Galle by a farmer named Ward, who was looking for stray cat- tle. No salutations were exchanged, Ward merely observing that one of the men had his head and one hand bandaged and that they answered the description of the outlaws, Sheriff Severson expresses more confidence of running them down. The Williams brothers are now believed to be alone, contrary to former reports. o L The Coming Comet. National Associated Pross, Rocuester, N, Y., July 24— Schoeborles’ comet is now visible to the naked eye. ‘Lhe trail is fainc but easily seen, It is about one degree long. Director Swift, of the Warner obseryatory, says it is probably an en- tirely new one.” It rises earlier each forenoon, and will soon be visible in the evening sky. It is coming toward the earth and makes its perihelion punfi: about August 18th, and will then be twenty-five times higher than it was when discovered. Schoeberles is the only claimant for the $200 War- ner comet prize, i LS R New York Central in the War, Natlonal Associated Press. New Yourk, July 23, —The Pensyl- vania and New York Central railways have followed the example of the Erie in reducing emigrant nger rates, The Penusylvania made another reduction in passenger rates to the west to meet the figures of scalpers, and the other companies are to do likewise. Southern freight agents have decided to make no change in existing rates. R Called to a Noew Pastorate National Associated Press. Onicaco, July 24.—Rev. John Hamphill, of Calvary Presbyterian church, San Francisco, has been called to Jefferson Park Presbyterian church, Ohicago, formerly Prof. Patton’s, and will probably accept in a few days. DaILy MAHA, MONDAY MORNING, JULY 25, 1881, CHICACO RACES. The Races Resumed Saturday Aftor Three Days' Inter- raption; Maud 8. Speeded Against Her Best Time of 2:101.2, She Trots the Mile in 2:11, Other Sporting Notes. THE TURF. CHICAGO DRIVING PARK. National Associated Pross. Cuicaqo, July 23.—~The summer trotting meeting of the Chicago Driv- ing Park, after being pos‘poned for three days on nccount of rain, was continued to-day. The track had been rolled and worked with until it wasin a fine condition: The first race was the pacing race, open to all pacers, for a purse of §2,600, of which 81,250 went to first, 86256 to second, 8375 to third, and 8250 to the fourth, with 85600 extra to the winner of the fastest heat, if paced better than 2:12). The starters were Lucy, Sorrel Dan, Rowdy Boy, Mattie Hun- ter, Ben Hamilton, Sleepy Tom and Bay Billy, The race was called for 12 o'clock, sharp, but it was not vntil Lo'clock that they were given the word, Lucy won the race in 2:16}. The second race, 2:27 class, for a purse of $2,000, of which $1,000 went to first, $500 to second, $300 to third and $200 to the fourth, with $500 extra to the winner of the fastest if trotted better than 2:21, had cight starters in the order as named: Lady Thorne, Envoy, Jessic Dixon, Aeronaut, Ralla, Unolala, Elsie Groff and Dan Donaldson. The race was r‘un by Dan Donaldson. Time, 2:313. THE TRIAL OF MAUD §, The principal event on the pro- gramme and the particular drawing card for the day was the announce- ment that Maud S would atiempt to lower her unrivalled record of 2:104. The day was all that could be desired, and had the track been first-class there is not the slightest doubt but what the fleet daughter of Harold and Miss Russell would have made a record that would stand a long time. The recent heavy rains had thorough- ly soaked the track and it was impos- sible to get in strictly first-class trot- ting order, there being a softness toit that naturally impeded the speed of a horse. It was such a track as horse- men would pronounce fair, but not fast. The crowd in attendance was an enormous one, there being fully BEE. furlong, was won by Gouyeneur; Topsy second. Time, 1:67]. The fifth race, three-quarters of a mile, was won by l\uckfim; Golding Malasine second.” Time, l:ll‘r{. The sixth race, one mile and a half, handicap, over six hurdles, was won by Strychnine; Miss Malloy second. Time, 2:60}. THE DIAMOND. GAMES PLAYED SATURDAY, Burraro, July 23.—Clevelands 7, Buffalos 3. Derrorr, July 23 troits 4, Boston July 23.—Worcestors 0, Bostons 1. New York, July 23.—Moatropoli- tans 3, Troys 8. Shicagos 2, Do- THE TRIGGER. AT WIMBLEDON, WisnLenon, July 23.—1In the rifle shooting to-day the British team won the match against the Canadian team, scoring a majority of 117. s NO. 29 FOREIGN EVENTS. The Spanish Government Estab- lishing Military Colonies in Cuba. " Dynamite Discovered at Liver- pool On One of the Cunard Steamers, Sir Edward Watkins Makes a Public Retraction of His Speech Against James MacHenry. Death of Rov. Daniel MoCarthy, Bishop of Kerry. EARTHQUAKE, The New York Press on the Termi- nation of the Albany Fight. National Associated I'ress, THE “‘HERALD.” New York, July 23.—The Herald, commenting upon the end of the sena- torial contest, says: ‘‘The whole country, and particularly the state of Now York, wnlll rejoice that the cam- paign is over. The administration conquered, and the result will be hailed as a great victory.” THE ‘‘TIMES." The Timessays: ‘‘New York has got two senators of no remarkable abilit; and that is about the whole of it. It would be absurd to indulge in any ex- pressions of state pride, but it has also got rid of two senators by whom it was conspicuously misrepresentea and in whom the sense of private pro- prietorship of their oftices had wholl effaced any sense of public responsi- bility. THE ‘‘SUN." The Sun says: ‘“Roscoe Conkling has fallen, He stands facing a dark if not rayless future. No rainbow of promise spans his sky, not in the or- der of nature, nor with the ordinary course of human affairs can we reas- onably expect to behold any new morn on his midday risen. For the sake of the country, we rejoice over his downfall. First, Because in him falls the foremost enemy of the free- dom of the preds in America. Sec- ond, Because in him falls one of the inventors and promoters of an uncon- stitutional electoral commission. Third, Finally and above all else be- cause in Roscoe Conkling falls the leader of the third term party.” THE ‘“‘WORLD, The World says: ‘““The long line of senators from this state never con- tained the name of so weak and insig- 40,000 persons, and such an one as is nhly seen on tare occasions. Wm, H., Vanderbilt, Uic .2 of Macd 8§, and a_party of friends, came from New York for the special purpose of seeing Maud S make the trial. There were also large delegations from Cincinnati and St. Louis, with many horsémen and lovers of the turf from all sections of the country. Many persons ro- turned home yesterday, not thinking that the track would bo in shupe for any trial to be made. If they had stayed they would have been well re- paia for doing so. Shortly after 4 o’clock the beautiful sorrel mare came on the track and was slowly jogged around previous to making her tirst attempt. She was groeted with choers and the clapping of hands as she slow- ly s b e LA assembled thousands, Mr. Bair then drove around the track and coming down the homo-stretch well on the outside she increased her stride and just before reaching the wire Bair nodded for the word, which was given him. As soon as it was known that the word had been given cvery one was as quict as when in a church, nxchtiug some few ex- cepted individuals whom nothing could keep quiet She rounded the turn all right, but broke badly just after passing the quarter. After that she was not urged and came to the wire in 2:21§. After another heat had been trotted in the 2:27 class she was brought out again. This time Bair kept her well on the inside and nodding for the word as he near- ed the wire she was sent on her sec- ond trial, This time she trotted the mile without a skip, the first quarter being 1eached in 343, the half in 1:06, the three-quarters in 1:38 and the mile in 2:11}. She then went to the stable until another heat in the 2:27 class had been trotted, when she again came out for her third trial. Bair drove her slowly around the track and came up for the word which was given him. gha trotted her mile without a skip and as she came like a flash down the stretch without a touch of the whip, everybody felt that she would beat her Pittsburg time, but for some reason, uhknown, Bair slightly checked her before reach- ing the wire and the judges announc- ed the time as 2:11, 1y persons outside of the timer's stand held watches which made the time as 2:10}. At the conclusion of the third heat Mr, Bair was presented with an ele- gant basket of floaers and the Queen of the Turf had a collar of beautiful flowers passed around her neck. The time of the second and third heats are iven by quarters, the first heat not ing taken, First mile, “f} 1:06, 1:38, 2:11}. Second mile, & 100 1:874, 2:11. BRIGHTON BEACH. BricuroN Beacs, July 23.—The Brighton Beach racing association had six events on their programme to-day, the first of which, one mile and a quarter, was won by Kittio Stark; Alta B.'second. Time, 2:14}. The second race, one mile and a quarter, for horses thit have run with- out being first or second, was won by Nimble Foot; Wrongly second. Time, 2:134. The third race, one mile and a half, with selling allowances, was won by Dodett; Una second. Time, 2:404. The fourth race, one wmile snd one nificant a politician as Conkling's suc- Loxnoxn, July 24,—An earthquake oceurred at 1:30 o’clock Friday mcrn- ing in Switzerland and the eastern part of France. At Geneva bells were rung and houses shaken. At Morges the furniture in the dwellings was upsct, and there was great con- sternation, but no casualties, It was also severe at Berne, in Switzerland, and at Lyons, France. A PUBLIC RETRACTION, Lonoon. July 24.—Sir Edward Watkins, speaking at the Metropolitan railroad company’s meeting yesterday afternoon, referred as follows to his attack on James McHenry made on the reception of the news «f the Erie railroad company's reorganization pro- ceedings. ‘‘During the struggle I came in contacl with McHenry for whose energy and ability I have the highest respect At one of these meetings I read a letter charging Me- Henry with depredating on the capi~ tal pf the Erie railroad company. Im going through ihe array of ficures, reports and facts which came out during the litigation pending between McHenry and the Erie company, I have come to the con- clusion that it was unfair to charge McHenry with any do;x{'udnflon o that company’s funds. ost of my friends agreed with me and I take this public opportunity of absolving McHenry from that charge, and re- ret very much that I made it. Envu written to McHenry, stating what I now state in public without any reserve. Ihope any pain inflicted w:fl be removed. I consider thatI lose neither personal dignity or self respect in making acknowledgement. where it is due. DISCOVERY OF DYNAMITE. Loxpox, July 24.—An extraordin- ary discovery was made at Liverpool yesterday, A number of clock-work ocessor, Lapham. ALMOST A PANIC. Scenes of Wild Excitement at the St, Ximo. Quite a panic was created in the St. Elmo variety theatre Saturday night by the exploston of alampand the firing of the tapestry of one of the boxes and the stage curtain. The theater was crowded to its utmost capacity and the saloon adjoining was also filled. Near the close of the last piece on the programme the stage manager wished to ‘darken the stage for scenic effect, and in extinguishing a lamp, sitting in a bracket at the corner of the stage near one of the boxes, he knocked it down. It fell upon the railing in front of the box and ex- ploded. The oil caught fire and in an instant the tavestry of the box was in a sheet of flame. A scene of fright and confusion followed. The crowd on the floor shouted and surged to- ward the entrance door which opens into the saloon. In the endeavor to got out many climbed upon the heads and shoulders of those in front of them and trampled upon those whe had fallen, The building has a front similar to a store and through the upper half of this some one threw a chair, which was immedi- ately followed by a stream of human- ity, which did not cease until the building was entirely empty. Quite a number of those making their exit in this manner were seriously cut by the fragments of glass and hurt in falling upon the walk below, as they were crowded and {;:lnhed_lz those behind them, The ballet gi: screamed in terror and rushed from the stage through the wine room into the excited crowd out side, arrayed in machines with a quantity of dynamite Conkling and his|; casks was found among the cargo of uamw,by two dummies. ¥ Cunard -staamship &‘“& The. casks were supposed to have contained cement, ture were also found and sent to the home office, and the dynamite taken out to sea and destroyed in thirty fathoms of water. florts will be made to discover the maker of the clock-works in the United Stetes. MILITARY COLONIES, Maprip, July, 23.—The Spanish government has nearly completed ita plans for the establishing in Cuba of military colonies, composed of officers and soldiers whose tarm of military service has expired. Married men will be selected and will receive & grant of land and money for outfit and for purchase of agricultual stock. They will be partly exempt from tax, on condition of being ready at any moment to serve when Cuba isin- volved by foreign or civil war. Mar- shal Campos hopes in a few years to get about 2,600 military colonists in Cuba. DISTINGUISHED DEAD, Paus, July 23.—The death is an- nounced of Horace Monod, for fort; years pastor of the Reformed churel and honorary chairman of the Mar- seilles Protestant consistory. Beruy, July 23.—Right Reverend Daniel McCarthy, bishop of Kerry, is dead. LONDON ‘‘TIMES” ON THE ALBANY SET- TLEMENT, LonpoN, July 26,—The Times, commenting on the senatorial contest says Conkling suffered a complete rout, and it argues that it is little knowledge of him or his countrymen to assume that it is irreversible. T0 BE CROWNED, 8r. Pererssure, July 24.—Emper~ or Alexander the III will shortly be crowned at Moscow. Death of a Notoriouns Fire Bug- National Associated F'roms. 3 Onicaco, July 23, —Abe Robinson, the notorious fire-bug, who has preb- ably given more trouble to insurance companies thaa any other one man in the United States, is dead. He was quietly buried in this city yesterday. e M L Giving Way of a Mill Dam. National Associatod 1'1ces. LaCrosse, Wis,, July 23.—A mill their scanty stage costume. - Some of them eried for their lovers, others for their pet dogs, and others still seemed to scream because they enjoyed so doing. The flames were quickly extinguish- ed by tearing down the curtains and tapestry, and the free use of water, which was quickly supplied. As it happened the wild excitement was premature, At the first moment of the explosion some one ran to the alarm box at the corner of Thirteenth and Douglass streets and rang in the alarm. 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