Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 22, 1881, Page 1

.i 7 ‘;o;\lfl"lu“ ‘/ " BLEVENTH YEAR. INTERESTING INTERVIEW With Drs. Bliss and Reyburn About the Condition of the Prosident’s Wound. A Statement About the Latest Obstruction and How It ‘Was Removed. The Fact of the Obstruction Being ''here Regarded by Outside Physicians asan Aot of Negligence. Bnt the Attending Physicians Claim That They Have Treated the Case Correctly. National Associated Press. A COMFORTABLE SATURDAY, WasHINGTON, August 20, — This has been the first Saturday in the history of the case when the indications have not been less favorable than on other days of the samo weeks. The best bulletin which has been issued for ten days was issued this morning, and the subsequent figures were in accordance with the general improvement notice- able in other respects. The amount of nourishment given was larger than yestorday, and it caused no gastric irritation. The swelling was no worse and has caused less pain. AN CBSTRUCTION NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE WOUND. WasniNaToN, August 20°—The ac- [s, cidental discovery of an obstruction in the track of the ball near the mounth of the wound is regarded by unofficial physicians as an evidence of at neglect. The official surgeons mo frequently announced that the wound was healing nicely to within three or four inches of the mouth of the wound. It now appears that eight inches beyond it has been supperating all the time and the light flow of pus was due to the obstruction just discovered, and to the fact that considerable was ab- sorbed. This accounts for the inflam- mation on the neck, and satisfies at least the unofficial experts that tho president is and has been suffering from blood poisoning for a week; that the eight inches of supperating sur- face has not been cleansed at all, and the result will probably be serious complications yet to arise. The of- ficlal surgeons, however, profess to think the president is doing well, and take a more conservative view of the case than many of thewr professional “brethren. THI: ONLY NEW FEATURE was that the cleansing tube had been mserted in the wound channel to a Ao Aof 1, auchag of recent statements that the wound was supposed to be healed to within' three or four inches of the surface caused considerable worry about town. The doctors, however, claimed that their ability to traverse a greater dis- tance of the wound was a favorable feature and the existence of the long channel would not retard the progress of the case, Probably the best idea of what really has been accomplished in the exploration of the wound and of the other features of the case can be gained from the following inte 5, between the agent of the National Associated Press and Drs, Bliss and Royburn late this afternoon. Dr. Bliss gave a_history of the re- cent development in the wound, which was this: Since the eighth day, when the last incision was made, no drainage took place. The tube has been used in the woupd, but at each morning and evening dressing a_small catheter has been made use of for cleaning. The depth to which the tube pene- trated had never been more than three and-a-half inches up to yesterday. The supposition for some time was that the wound had healed from the ball to within that distance from the surface. Recently, however, it has been noticed that more pus was taken from the wound than it took cleansing water to fill the space again. There was some secretion of some drainage, to which the tube did .not reach. A pus cavity had formed at a short distance in the channel of the wound, and the channel was still open where it seemed to come to an end, The temperature denies the ex- istence of a pus cavity, and therefore the theory that the wound had per- fectly healed to that point was not substantiated. By pressing on the body extra pus was obtamed, but not a great deal of it. There was enough, however, to show that the wound channel carried some secretion deep in; here a close watch has been kept for several days on the wound. The pus was to have free vent from the in- ner channel, but yet the catheter could not be pressed in, There seemed to be a sort of valve at the point indi- cated on Thursday night. ~ Dr. Bliss says he worked around the wound for a long time—in fact until his asso- ciatos tired of wondering what he was at. He didn’t succeed in reaching the inner channel, but “fooled around” just long enough to bring about the good vresult of yesterday morning, for at the next dressing, af- ter the wound had been cleansed and the tube removed, a small piece of cellular tissue followed it. Dr, Bliss took it in his forceps and handed it to Dr. Woodward. It was about as large as the end of his little finger. Thisis what had formed the valve of hin- drance to the penetration of the cathe- ler and geve an outlet to the pus. The pus had nearly all been drained from the inner channel when the valve was removed. The catheter was then inserted and was passed downward and forward to the depth of 12} inches. The catheter is a flexi- ble"rubqer tube about one-quarter of an inch w diameter, It was passed in ecasily, and by its means the chan- nel was perfectly cleaned and kept so. Dr. Bliss was asked why no mention was made of this yesterday. He re- plied that it was a matter of discussion Thie ‘tn the Tuce’ f J D) )y ( v 7.8 é/ ey THE OMARBA DAIlry BEE. yesterday whether it was nocessary or not to make mention of it. , Then fol- lowed other questions. ‘‘Have you an {”idu that much pus may have beenabsorbed from this in- ner channel?” ““I can’t undertake to say how much matter has been absorbed, but I never heard of pyremia resulting from the absorption of healthy pus. The pus that has come from inner channel has been the whitest and purest. One reason is because it has not felt the air. Kvennow when I insert the catheter 1 first fill the tube with wa- ter 8o that noair ean get in it.” ““Then the. pywmia cannot find food in the inner channel, you think.” ““I think it far more likely that the condition of the president is due to a slight absorption from the old wound channel than from the inner channel, but the septie ‘eondition is by no means that of pymmia. But just here let me say that all this nonsense about bed sorss has been pure rot. There is not and’Bas not been any- where on the president’s body any ab- rasion or eruption other than the present parotid inflammation on the exterior of the wound which was caused by shot.” ‘*Has the penetration of the catheter assisted in locating the ball?” ‘‘No. The general direction taken confirms our diagnosis, but there may have been curves which the flexi- ble tube would pass without even in- dicating them."” A NEW COMPLICATION. The Swelling of the Parotid Bland Causing Considerable Anxiety. The President Vomits Twice During the Afternoon Yes- terday. ‘'he Stomach all Right Up to Noon Yesterday. In the Afternoon it Fails to Retain Nourishment., A Gloomy Feeling at the White House Last Evening. An Important Change One ‘Way or the Other Expect- ed to take Place To- Day. A Bulletin at 20’'clock This Morn- ‘‘Was there anything to indicate whether you reached the ball or not?” “‘No; we do not think we did. Dr. Hamilton's evidence is that the ball is isolated from the wound two or three inches. 1 think hrrdly as much. We can tell more about that by and by, perhaps.” Dr. Bliss was further asked regard- ing the electric probe. He said it was now possible, but it had not yet been decided to use it. 1f any explanation should be made, he said the result would be officially made public. In regard to whether there was any mala- ria in the president’s case, he said they had not recognized it. He denies that an increased amount of quinine had been administered to the gpresident. He had been given five grain doses after each cnemata, but there was no rule about their number. One day, the doctor said, he had been given two such doses, and other days one, and some days none at all. There was no oceasion for drugging the patient, and the quinine was given merely for its tonic effect. He alse said there was nothing of he nature of igtermittent feyer about the case. Dr. Reyburn substantially dupli- cated Dr. Bliss’ statement of ~the ex- ploration of the wound. He said the president told him that the parotid swelling did not pain him as much to- day. Br. Boynton said that the swelling of the parotid gland had half sub- sided, and it was not coneidered ap- prehensive, SAPLRLAY S MO LTI TR LW ELL. To Lowell, London: The president has passed a fairly comfortable day. His condition has not materially changed since last night. Pulse and temperature both a little higher, possibly attributed to the heat, of which he has complained. He has increased appetite and has swallowed thirty-three ounces of liq- uid food, principally milk and kou- miss, At 1l o'clock he was sound asloep. [Signed], BraiNg, Sccretary. - PR ks FOREIGN EVENTS., Natlonal Associated Press. VOLUNTEER REVIEW. Loxvoy, August 21.—Extensive preparations have been made for the volunteer review at Edinburg Thurs- day next. Tt is expected that 30,000 spectators will be present. HAD TO PaY IN ADVANCE, Don Carlos has rented a villa in Scotland for the rest of the scason, It is stated that he was compelled to pay in advance, as the owner refused to trust him. THREATENING LETTERS TO BISMARCK, BerrIN, August 21.—The publica- tion by the Nord Deutsche Zeitung of the threatening letters received by Prince Bismarck have set to work a host of communications. Menacing misgives are now flymg about in all directions, The Tageblatt publishey one announcing that it Prince Bis- marck should be the object of any at- tempt, three of the most respected and progressive Jews will meet with death at the hands of the writer by unnatural means. The letter is signed “E. J. D. 8.,” which The Tageblatt interprets as the executive committee ef the Verschworenen or conspirators, ILL, Loxpoy, August 21.—The Prince of Wales was suddenly prostrated by a cold of such gravity as to cause gen- eral and public alarm. His condition at present is such that the attending physicians feel compelled to keep the public informed of his coudition. FALL OF THE MINISTRY. Loxpox, August 21,—A dispatch from Alexandria says that the fa!l’of the ministry of Riaz Pasha is consid- ered certain before the end of the month, Indicat'ons. National Associated Press, WasmiNaron, D, 0., August 22, For the upper Mississippi valley: Fair weather, northwest veering to south- east winds, and lower pressure: For the lower Missouri valley: Warmer fair weather, winds mostly south, and falling barometer. Ll Gone on & Surveying Expedition. National Associated Press. Cuicaco, August 21, —Prof phael Rompelli, of Newport : formerly in charge k!f the min. li- Vi of the United States geological survey, left Chicago yesterday for the Pacific coast to organize for the sur- vey of the lands of the Northern Pa- cific & Oregon ruilway and navigation company, the object being to ascer- Ra- ing Reports Him as Wellas Usual National Associated Pross. SUNDAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE, WaAsHINGTON, August 21.—Tt has been remarkably quiet at the White House to-day. Callers of all kinds numbered scarcely more than a score. The eatly bulleting showed the con- dition of the president to be not ma- terially cl\am‘zed from yesterday, and all that could be learned from the sick room went to show that there had been no loss of ground, The gain had been very slight. The annoying swelling of the gland continues about the same, less painful, but the conse- quent gathering of phlegm necessi- tates the frequent cleaning of the pa- tient's throat and makes him restless. The wound is reported doing well, The flow of pus from the inner chan- nel hasn’t been materially increased by the removal of the slough, by which the cleansing catheter is al- lowed to penetrate to its entire length. The wound is now kept per- teetly clean, and there is said to be nothing about its condition to retard the progress of the case. g THE STOMACH up to noon retained increased nourish- ment and bids fair to be able to re- spond to the full demands of the case. f course every one has been deeply :dnxiuufl a]a to the certainty of the con- uct of this organ, forin it seems to hang the Tife or QxtH of the p:::idoht. No change has been made in the nour- ishment. About two ounces of beef exlract are administered daily by ene- mata, and he has taken more than that amount of milk porridge and koumss through the mouth. The doctors have been approachable during the day, which is always a favorable indication. They have been anxiously sought by the press for an explanation of why the pulse was higher to-day than yesterday. THE TEMPERATURE remaining less than 100 degrees most of the time does not cause any alarm, Dr. Bliss gives the most satisfactory answer to pulse questions. He says it has not been accelerated by any new unfavorable feature. He thinks it is caused by the restlessness which the president experienced during the night. The patient slept enough, but was frequently awakened by collee- tions of phlegm in his throat. His efforts to clear his throat always have more or less effect on the pulse, and frequent disturbances increase restless- ness, Bliss says it takes a very slight matter to increase the pulse of the patient in so wunr& a condition as the president is now. He has known turning him over in bed to cause an acceleration of from 8 to 12 beats, It does not re- main so high, but it often happens that some such thing has disturbed the patient just before the figures were taken for a bulletin, In regard to the swelling of the gland, Bliss says that it ‘was less painful but very annoying. They were tryingdto keep it from suppurating, and from present indications he hopes to be able to take good care of it. Dr. Bliss also ex- plained that by the opening of the in- ner chanuel of the wound they had been making comparisons, showing the process of its repair early in the case, THE WOUND CHANNEL would then hold three ounces of cleansing water, while now the entire chaunel was only vindicating how the space had been filled by a healthy ranulation. In the comparison al- owance is made for the shortening of the channel by the last mcision, DR, BOYNTON is an old physician of the president's family, and has often been consuited recently in regard to the treatment of the stomach. This mcrning, however, he thought the stomach was doing so well at present as to afford encourage- ment, and that it would yet bu:gl« to meet all the demands, but that 1t would mneed more care- ful watching. He considered the most importaut feature in the case at present to be the inflammation of the parotid gland. Dr. Boynton consid- ers the swelling of the gland the important feature. He said the in- flamation was most important. He said the stomach had not evidently rest enough, and there was hope that a longer rest wight bring happy re- sults. What %w fears most 1s the suppuration of the gland, They pre- ferred to scatter the inflammation be- cause the result of the suppuration tain the mineral and agricultural ro- sources and the clinatic condition of these lands and the country tributary thereto. The work will occupy (hree or four years. might ‘lm indefinite, and the possibility was & dauger to the inside ear and another to the bones "OMAHA, MONDAY MORNING, AUGUST of these troubles were sure (o follow suppuratic their possibility st be recognized, and hence the prefer once of seattering the inflanation, Dr. Boynton said this afternoon that it looked now as if the inflamation was well on hand, Some time after the noon bulletin was issued, Dr. Woodward said: ‘‘He takes mourishment a8 usual,” Thus far all seemed to have gone comparatively, well and no one expected a bad evening hulle- tin. The exact figures weore fully as good s anticipated and as Dr. Bliss says aftorward, “If the vomiting had not been mentioned it would have been considered a favorablo bullotin, The fact that the vomiting occarred, however, caused agreat deal of alarm, The news leaked out before the bul- letin was sent out and a ¢fowd was waiting ac the gate when they wore waiting at the gate when they were forthcoming. The first thought was that the stomach had showi its entire disability and the worst must be ex- pected.” | ON THE STREETS it was mournfully believed, and there was a gloomy evening indved at the White House. Anxiety was deep- ened but ihe alarm was not apparent. The family have been very quiet since the face tronble began, and are anx- ious of course, This recurrence of vomiting is said to have been due to phlegm in the throat. Bliss is an- thority for this explanation. DURING THE EVENING Dr. Boynton was asked further in regard to the vomiting. He said the first recurrence of the trouble came at 1:40 p. m. to-day The had been having some trouble with phlegm and in clearing his throat he geed until he vomited. About 3 fi:um later the same trouble vccurred, caused in _some way, This was 5:15 p. After that there had been no vomiting up to 9 p. m. Dr. Boyton gave it as liis opinion that the phiegm trouble was due to septamatia, the first effect, of course being swelling. He thinks this sceptic condition has been apparent for ten days. To-mor- row, le says, there will probably be a turning point. An effort will be made in the morning to test his stom- ach again. If nourishmentis rotained the hopes of the physians will bo re- established. If fhe stomach still re- fuses to act the gravity of tho case will deepen. Dr. Boyntonthinks the change will be for the bettor. He was therefore asked what he fhouhgt of the case. The Doctor aswered cheertully and no more was swd. He says that the p.esident’s voice is stronger now than for several days and he does not look to bo worse. MRS, GARFIELD still keeps up and thinks therc is a good way out of all. * Drn Reyburn makes the case less serious. 117c said at 10:30 p. m. that the . president had taken water without: wrbay tes he! | president took hi anky consisting of milk porridge, without suffering trouble from 1t. It was some time after this was taken that the vomiting occurred; hence the idea that it was caused by phlegm at the throat. The second vomiting came the same way. CABLE TO LOWELL, The following telegram was sent to- night; Lowell, Minister to London: The president’s slecp to-n broken and unrestful. His ymptoms thoughout the day have been less fa- vorable, and his general condition is not encouraging. He is unable to re- tain food on his stomach, having vom- ited twice during the the last time at 5 p. m. This evening he has been able to drink water and retain it, The swelling of the par not encreased the pul perature is about the same as yester- ay. His sleep up to this hour--T1 o'clock-~issomewhat disturbed. Weare all deeply anxious. Blaine, sceretary SUNDAY'’S BULLETINS. OFFICIAL, Execurive MassioN, August 21, 8:30 a. m.—The president awoke more frequently than usual, yet he slept sufficiently during the night and ap- pears comfortable this morning, The parotid swelling is about the same,but 18 not painful. ishment by the mouth several times during the night as well as this morn- ing, Pulse 100, temperature 98.8, respiration 18, (Signed) D. W. Buss, J. K. Bar: J. J. Woonwarp, tonr, REVBURN, Haves Aoxew, OFFICIAL, Execurive MAssioN, August 21— 2 p. m.—The follo ; is the official bulletin issued at 1 p. m.: The president’s conditfon continues about as the morning bulletin described, ex- cept that there is a slight rise in the temperature, He continues to take liquid nourishment by the mouth as well as by enemata. Pulse 108, tem- perature 99 and respiration 18, August 21—6:30 p. m.—The presi- ident has vomited twice during the afternoon The administration of food by the mouth has, therefore, been temporarily suspended and the nutritive enemata will be given more Irs(-l'y. His temperature is lower and his pulse is rather less frequent than yesterday afternoon, The parotid swelling is painless but sta- tionary, Pulse 108, temperature 79.2, respiration 18 August 21—8:30 p. m.—The other changed, and no recurrence of vomit- | W st | ing hias been reported since the even. | Signed t preach tho school house at ing bulletin, August 21— 9:30 p. m.— No vomit- ing since 5:16 p. m., but there is great anxiety and a change for the better or worse is expected to-mor- row, August 21--11:30 p. m. - The White there are no extra watchers in the sick | Bar's hardware store. roow, no further vomiting has been re-|and finally shot dead by a colored po- The president has slept and of the jaw, and still another trouble wight ported. rted, August 22--12:30a. - Dr. Edson with the haiv. While nono |is sitting quietly at the president’s |ex-Pohcewan Harmon. He took liquid *nour- ; %%, 1881, bedside, The other doctors are asleep. He is having asomewhat rest loss night, but has not vomited. August 22 -2 a. m.- There has been no indieation since midnight of any further change in the condition of the president. He wakes frequent- Iy, but causes his attendents 1o in creased anxiety. CAPITAL CLATTER NO CREDENCE GIVEN TO THE REPORTED CONFERENCE, WaAsHINGTON, August 20, —Thestory of the alleged conference at Vice President Arthur's house in New York, yesterday, in regard to the dis- ability of the president, has obtained not the slightest credit here. The cabinet officers cousider the published reports unworthy of consideration, The postmaster-general says: *‘1 have nover been consulted about the mat- tor, nor have 1 considered it.” ““The affairs in your department are progressing all right, are they not?” ““Certainly. We are getting on nice ly, and business has not been impeded by the president’s illness. This, too, is the case with all the other depart- ments " CANCEL TAMPS, The postmaster general has issued an order demanding a strict enforce- ment of the postal regulation for the effectual cancelling of postage stam) and warning mailing masters of the conseyuence of a neglect to comply with it. THE CRAZY WOMAN TAKEN CARE OF, Anthony Reninger, the husband ef the unfortunate demented woman wh created such an excitement yesterday i POSTAGE arrived and took her home to-day. He says she has been greatly exercised by the president’s case and {md ahown symptoms of mental derangement three weeks ago. On the day stated she left to go down town and took her bathing dress, as she had beea in the habit of going to the shoie for a bath. She did not return and he telegraphed all over. He was astounded when he received a telegram from this city ac- qnainting him with the facts. HOWGATE'S EMBEZZLEMENT, Capt. Howgate's alleged ember ment reaches nearly $£100,000, investigation is said to indicato that the Gulnare, Howgate's Arctic ves- sel, was partial tted up at the gov- ernurent’s exj 3 THE TREATY 816 All the Indian delega the treaty to transfer a portion of the Sioux lands. The Yanktonnais Sioux, White Ghost, Wizard and Bull Ghost, however, refused to sign be- cause they said they had been n signed fooled before by signing papers, and had decided to sce all their peonle about the matter. Shouting Walker don’t like suspicious Yanktonnais, and said he wished all 1um Indians ;{)ulg be sent north among his people, because he saw our "n m:‘z‘lioifllnd -mm-.:hrfihq. Little Chfef asked the secretary to send him to Red Cloud’s agency. Sec- retary Kirkwood seid he would send Little Chief to him if the Poncas signed the treaty of peace with the Sioux and also an agreement to work on a farm and behave themselves. More Plots Against the British. National Associated Press, New York, Auqust 21.—The so- culled council of Irishmen, of which O'Donovan Rossa is the alleged head, met in secret to-day in this city for the purpose of completing their or- | ganization and of perfecting plans for [the destraction fof English siipping | all over the world, After crmsuzvr' - ble digcussion, in which the most vio- lent measures toward England were advocated, adopted a proclana- tion of which the follow; is a substance. The Trish are sca over the world and the English flag is in every parts of the world, The Irigh pw,].}u could destroy it wherever it floats, and thus pay back the ven- geance with which England thanked God that she had rooted the Irish peo- ple out of Ircland. Take for exampie this port of New York., The Irish of New York could, in one night, burn cvery ship of Kngland that was in the harbor, The same in Halifax, Bos- ton, San Francisco, Sidney, and every other port frequented by English ship- ping. By the time a few hundred merchant vessels had been do- yed the world may witness bene- ficial sight of all the shipping mer- chants and insurance companies of rgland presenting a petition | to iladstone to reconsider the Irish question, After continuing in t‘hifl strain for somatime the coun- cil kindly volunteers the following: The council expresscs the opinion that after Sept. 1 it wil for all peaceful people to avoid patronizing ships that sail under the protection of the Eng- lish flag. The council, having com- pleted their plans for the destruction of every ship iy under the Eng- lish flag, adjourned. Persons op- posed to dynamiterssay the movement amounts to nothing, and has been gotten up by Rossa in the hopes of getting subscriptions to carry the plans of the alleged council. Catholic Church Dedication. CuicaGo, August 21.—The new Catholic church of All Saints, at Kos- suth and Mason streets, was dedicat- ed to-day by Archbishop Feehan, as- O'Connor and sixty in the United States. two years in the priesthood. The that locality, then an open prairie. His church properly is now worth $70,000. Bargler Killed. Natioual Assoclated Fross. Lawgesce, Kan., August 21, —A wan named Murphy was discovered a horse, was pursued through town, liceman. He fired soveral shots at his pursners and seviously wounded SUMMER SPORTS. THE TURF. National Associated Press. SARATOGA RACES. SAratoaa, August 20.—The fiest mile, was won by Tuscaloosa, with Chickadee second and Virginia Cush third, Time, 1:21}, stakes, for all age, one mile and five furlongs, was won by Gireflo, with Boulevard second and Ella Warfield third, Time, 2:50. The thied race, for all ages, one mile, was won by Fireman, with Jake White second and Brooklyn third. Timo, 1:44. over seven hurdles, was won by Post Gard, Disturbance second, Rose third, Time, 3:28), MONMOUTH PARK RAUCES, Moxsovrn Park, Augnat 20, The i fist race, all ages, three-quarters of a | the Missouri at mile, was won by Sir Hugh, Eden- derry second. Time 1:16}. The second race, for two yoar olds, five turlongs, was won by Valusia, Ttaska second, llused third. Time, 1:08. The third race, for all ages, one and one-quarter miles, was woif by Glen- more, Parole second. Time, 2:10. “Tie fourth race, a handicap, mile and two furlongs, was won by Kole, Una second, Strathsprey third. Time, 2:24. The fifth race, all ages, mile and a furlong, was won by Ventriloquist, Rapture second, Sweet Home third. resident | at the white house in her bathing suit, [ Time, 1:67{. A match of three-fourths of a mile, between Hiamase and Memento, was won by the former. Time, l:lths, The seyenth race, a handicap, all ages, mile and a quarter, over five hurdles, was won by Ingomar, Fra k Short second. Making it Red-Hot for Saloon- Keopors. Special Dispateh to Tnr Bee, Graxp Juserion, Augusgt 21— The W. C. T. U. are making it red-hot for One tirm has agreed to leave town and the the saloon-keepers of this town. others are badly scared as a number of guits are pending against them. ) ELECTRIC BRIEFS. Rocnesrer, N. Y.. August 21.-—- Six cars on the State Line railroad, at Maplewood, were thrown from the track, a hot journal set fire to the cars and all were burned. Two were londed with cheese and three with lumber and one contained a horse and colt, City or Mexwco, August 21.—The Mexicans have given aday to a gen- eral celebration of the anniversary of the heroic Mexican resistanco against fhe Americans vt 0{)91'§ % Cinor NATL, August 21 — o, M T. & D. railroad was sold at Akron, 0., on Saturday, by the mas- ser commissioner to W, H. Smithers, of New York, representing foreign bondholders, for $1,140,000. SAN ANr1ON10, Tex., August 20— The express, on information from F Davis, says that Lieutenant H. Flip- per, colored, second lieutenant com- pany O, of ‘the tenth cavalry, hus been arrested on a charge of defraud- ing the government out of §1,000. Cutcaco, August 21— Theodore Thomas last night closed his most sue- cessful six weeks' season of summer night orchestral concerts in the expo sition building. Quite an’ovation was tendered him by the large crowd | ent. A speech was mado by Professor Swing, to Mr. Thomas re- sponded. Dunvque, Ta., August gine blew up up last e old Dubuque & Southwestern road, killing Engineer John James and in- juring ten others, Uxpana, 1L, August 21,—Rev, G, V. Riley, a well kaown Baptist ymen, died yesterday of sporadic cholera, after an illness of only a fow hours, Howraxp, Mich., August 21.--An oight-year-old daughter of Johu H. Kooyers, a farmer residing six miles north from here, was missing yester- day. After a long search she was found towards evening standing on her head in a deep privy vault, dead, Corvmars, 0., August 21,—Wm, Hedary, for years local agent of the Pan Handle and leased lines in the west, has acoepted the position of general freight agent of the Ohio Central, More "Budge" Money. National Assoclated Press Lovisvieee, Kv,, August 20,—Ca- rew Lackestein, a Hindoo, forty years old, confined here for drunkenness, reccived word to-day that he had fal- len heir to 15,000 fi the death of an uncle at Calcutta, He came from his confinement long enough to arrange to have a Calcutta lawyer take charge of lus fortune’ when he went back to the work house to serve out his sen- tence, Labor Demonstrations. National Associated Press. CHicAGo, August 21.—Ten thou- grove to-day. He is ninety | Twenty trades unions participated, odd years of age and has been sixty- | and speeches were made by P, oseph Lony, Richarp Powers, C. Wake indications in the case remain un.|Pastor of the new rhu'ruh is Rev, Ed- [man, J. V. Mulvany and A. R, Par- ward J, Dunn, who in 1875 was as- | sons. Co C Notes. Au election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Second Licut. E. D, McLaughlin will be held at the avmory of Co. C on Thursday ovening, by order of Capt. Cragor. armory at 7:30 a. wm., to proceed to the depot and take the train for the st regiment encampment newr Lin- coln, ? | man, NO. 52 TICKLIEH POSITION. Midnight Tussle Bixty Feet Above the Ground, raco, missos stakes, three-fourths of a| A Gory Individual Holding a Colt's Revolver The second race. a handicap sweep | Demands a Life or Blood, and Geota Blood, Sensational Episode Which Reads Like a Romance, One of the most sensational stovies that has lately been developed in this The fourth race, a handicap for all [ state comes from Plattsmouth, 1t ages, ono milo and three-quaracters, [ geems that Chas. Kuhlman, who formerly lived here, and Alex. Rude- beck aro both employed by the B. & M. railroad company. Both are watch- men on the big bridge across the Plattsmouth, upon either end. Each man is pro- vided with a little shanty which has betn erected on a small }»I:\tfnrm ex- tending beyond the side of the bridge. According to the way Kuhlman tells the story, after the midnight train had passed through tothe west on Wednes- day night he sat down in the nar- row space betwoen lis shanty and the rails. Whilo there it occurred to him that he had not seen his fellow-watchman, Rudebeck, follow the train to the Towa side, as it was his orders to do. Kuhlman said he sat thus for nearly an hour after the train had passed. At the end of that time he happened to look in the direction in which Rudebeck should have come, and what was his astonishment to see that individual standing within half a doz- en feet of him. A close look at the man disclosed that he held a cocked revolver in his hand, while his eyes seemed to snap quick gleams of ha- tres Although he had noticed some strango things in his behavior provi- ously Kuhlman says he could not bring himself to believe the man was in carntst. Ho quickly asked him what was the matter. “I’'ve come to shoot you,” said Ru- debeck in a low voice, and with that ho jumped over the short space that soparated them and stood upon the little platform, confronting Kuhl- man. This platform comprised a space of only a few feet square. Sixty feot helow rushed the Missouri; all around = was dark- ness and not a soul within hearing distance. To complicate matters, Kuhlman was unarmed, except for a very short little club that he carried. As Kuhlman tersely put it, the fellow “had the drop” on him. The man hesitated but a moment, but in that moment Kuhlmanknockedtherevolver out of its range. As he did so Rude- beck jumped back, apparently heedless. that, a misater. wea Ao e certain death sixty feat below. Kuhl- man followed him up at once, as he saw it was his only means of escape. Rudeback had again brought the re- volver to the proper range, and before- Kuhlman coulld reach his side had pulled the trigger. At the same instant Kuhlman threw up his left arm, receiving the slug in the wrist. Some of the powder flashed in his eye partially blinding him, Notwith- standing the pain from the shattered arin which foll lifeless to his side he followed up Rudebeck closely and a wild and dangerous pursuit was begun over the ties, Rudebeck proved the one more floet of foot and eluded his uer in the darkness, Kuhl- pawsed to rest and had sat but a few moments on the side of the bridge, with his feet dangling down, when Rudebeck suddenl peared again, and leveling his er, said he was determined to kill his Kuhlman sprang to the oppo site side of the bridge, and throwing himself down, vled along beside. the rail until he had again reached his shanty. W moments afterward a freight came along and Kuhlman signaled it to stop. Getting aboard, he rode to Platts- mouth. He found s arm badly shattered, but the physicians did not think amputation necessary. He sued out a warrant for an as- sault to kill, before Judge Sullivan, the circuit court, who put Rudebeck under 500 bail to answer the charge. Kuhlman claims he never did any- thing to warrant Rudebeck’s enmity and cannot explain the cause of the attack, Kuhliman is a powerfully built man, very intelligent, and tells a straight story. A Bit of a Row. Pat, O'Brien and John Graham were walking down Farnham street yesterday together, arm in arm, sing- ing and laughing and apparently the best of friends. Soon, however, they got into a dispute in regard to their respective vocal merits, and fell to fighting, O'Brien appears to have been the aggressive party, as he hiv Graham two or three times in the face, to which treatment he made but little resistance, O'Brien is a powerful young man, while Graham is rather old and weak. Both were arrested by sisted by Bishops McMullin and [sand workingmen attended a grand | City Jailer McClure and officer Me- priests, among | demonstration of the trade and labor | Olure, them Father Carroll, the oldest priest | assembly at Ogden Wilmington (Del.) Daily Republican, A great name has been made by St. Jacobs Oil in Wilmington. Among the latest cures that it effected is that of John Lungren, residing at 201 East Third street. Mr, Lungren is well and favorably known in Wil- mington. He is 72 years of age and said that about forty-five he cut his foot, sealping off tmp‘s;wn to the bare joints, The cut developed into acute rheumatism from which he at times suffered the most exeruciat- ing pan from his toes up to his head. House is closed for the night, and |last night attenpting to rifle a safe in | On Monday, Sept. 5th, the company | Ho lost many a night's sleep and He jumped on | will assemble in full uniform at the [many » day's work 5 on account of it. Hearing that 8t. Jacobs Oil was mak- ing many cures, he purchased a bottle. The fivst application relieved him, and he has been getting better ever since. The rheumatism has entirely left him.