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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
TUE MAYORALITY.
A Subject Of Impending Interest,

New Era.
The citizens of Lancaster will 6c called
upon on the third Tuesday OF February
(the 11th) to choose 4 mayor and other
city officers for the ensuing municipal wear.
There is no election which more directly
concerns the citizens Of Lancaster than
this, and there are none in which the aver
age citizens usually takes a less active ill.,
terest in the essential preliminaries on
which the result generally hinges. Although
we are within q week Of the time when
candidates willprobably be named for mayor
and other Offices, the business men and
taxpayers, who have the deepest stakes in
4 wise and economical administration of
our municipal affairs, and who at the same
time desire to see these affairs administer
cd in progressive spirit, in harmony with
the growing Importance of our city, have
no idea of whom they will support for the
nomination of mayor at the primary meet
ings. Thus far, as is too often the case,
this important duty has been left alto
gether to a few men who make politics Il
trade and generally manage to set up NOM
nations i'll the interests of themselves.
without caring much as to how the solid
material interests of the city are taken
care of.
One Who Takes Care of :. the Solid Material
Interests of the CITY,"
Harrisburg Staats- Zeitung German
We call the attention of our readers in
Lancaster to the fact that court will sit
there next Saturday, when all those who
have not yet completed their citizenship
and who desire to be natur:.Iized in time to
vote at the spring election can take the
uppnSSarv Stems Thoir uifDo.co, .l,n,,I.l
also be OIL hand at the same time.
1t is to be hoped that none will forget
that in Lancaster this February an election
will be held, and we trust the present
worthy mayor, Mr.. MacGonigle, will be
chosen Il candidate for the office. MIR.
MacGonigle has filled the place with such
satisfaction that not the least fault can be
found with his administration of it. Many
Republicans themselves give him the credit
of being all upright, faithful and intelli-
gent official, who has the best interest of
the city nearer ut heart than any other
| consideration. Ii the people of Lancaster
| re-elect MIR. MacGOnigle. which We sim
cerely hope, it will be not only an honor to
him but credit to themselves.
Our personal acquaintance with Mr..
MacGoniglc has taught us that lie is Il
highly worthy and esteemed citizen: a
man who interferes in nothing that is not
legitimately the subject of his concern
For such reasons he is commonly respected
and esteemed. To have such a man at the
head of 4 municipality is an honor which
cannot be overvalued.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16

party, have no right to expect confirma-
tion from the Democracy, when
their own Senate rejected such
men as Reverdy Johuson and VIM.
NJ. Evarts simply because An
drew johnson appointed them. And if
it is proposed to put Senator Edmunds
on the supreme bench simply to make a
majority of that body to declare the coz
stitutionality of the federal laws, no con-
siderations of.senatorial courtesy should
prevail to prevent the packing of the s,l-
preme court.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
PERSONAL,
LAMAR is cOnvalesccnt.

| LAMAR is cOnvaleScent.
NJ. STANIsLAs HAREL, one of the richest
men in Rouen, has just died, leaving his
whole fortune of several millions of francs
| to his valet.
FRANK LESLIE bequeaths all his prop
erty, real and personal, to his wife,
Miriam Florence Leslie. He gives her the
trade mark of all the publications, and pro-
| vides that she shall have absolute control
over the property. Mrs Leslie is execu-
| trix.
Mrs. FREDERIC w. STEVENS gave her
first ball of the season, Wednesday night,
at her splendid residence, West Fifty
seventh street, New York, for which, with
all its contents, it is understood that the
sum of $500, 600 has just been offered by
Mrs. Mackay, of Paris, wife of the we'll
known bonanza king.
Senator-elect GARFIELD paid warm trib-
ute to Senator Thurman at reception in
the capitol building at Columbus on Wed
nesday night. Referring to the kind words
spoken of him by Senator Thurman in the
state canvass, he said: "The flowers that
bloom over the garden wall of party poll
tics are the sweetest and most fragrant
that bloom in the gardens of this world,
and where we can pluck them and enjoy
their fragrance it is manly and delightful
to do So"
1t is believed that BISMARCK is lowering
between life and death, with the proba-
bilities strongly in favor of the pale con-
querer His family are still at his bedside,
and several physicians have been summon
ed in consultation. He has become a vic
tim of insomnia in its most aggravated form
and this, in addition to his terrible suffer-
ings, has undoubtedly weakened his great
mind, and he is now subject to the most
gloomy forebodings and fits of protracted
despondency. News is anxiously awaited,
and there is the constant fear that the sue
ceeding bulletin will bring confirmation
tion of the worst apprehensions.
A messenger boy came to the door of the
lobby in the rear of the House chamber
one day last week bearing package and
letter addressed to Speaker RANDALL.
The package and letter were delivered, and |
the messenger left the building. He was
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
THE OPERA.
DitIan at Fulton Hall

"FattDit8A" at Fulton Hall.
Fulton opera house held fair-sized au-
dience last evening to witness the produc-
tion of Won Suppe's comic opera of s. Fati-
nitza" by Mains original New York
cast. Our readers are familiar with the
plot of the piece, All outline OF which was
given in our columns Oh the occasion of its
production here by Ford's Juveniles earlier
in the season; and the h,mor which per-
vades it Throughout, combined with the
pretty music, embracing charming love
songs and duets, admirably concerted
quartets and cioruses, and marches that
make the feet of the audience patter in
sympathy with those on the stage, fully
accounts for the great success achieved by
the work Of the German composer. The
fun runs fast and furious from the moment
OF the rising of the curtain i'll the spirited
scene in which the young Russian cadets
are seen engaged in their boyish SNOWFALL
ing pranks until the last act, when, the
cruel war over, the chOleric old gen
eral bestows his blessing OH the union
of his niece and the wicked young man
who has had so much fun at his expense in
feminine masquerade. The cast is a
strong one, perhaps the most pronounced
success being made by Miss Alice Hosmcr
in the character of the Princess Lydia the
lady's voice is a high soprano of good
compass and fine texture, and she acted
her part with vivacity and animation
that admirably betitted the part: her ap-
pearance in the first act in very pretty
costume trimmed with ermine was the sig
nal for burst of admiration and applause,
that was redoubled at the conclusion of
the "sleighing song which she rem
dered with charming effect, while the ell
core of the trio in the third act by Lydia,
Vladimir and the Special was a deserved
tribute to one OF the best things of the even
ing. Miss JEANNE Winston, in the dual role
of Vladimir and Fatiaitza, gave most at
| tractive impersonation, and notwithstand-
ing she was clearly suffering from a cold,
her singing was creditable. and improved
nOticeably toward the close of the per-
formance. Mr.. William Hamilton, as
Count IIncfey, the gruff old Russian gen
eral, carried off large share of the honors,
his splendid bass voice being heard to adj
vantage. and his acting was a thoroughly
good piece of work. Mr.. Morgan, as
Julian Hardy, special correspondent of the
New York Herald, scored hit, his sang
troid and impertu-bable good nature in
the most trying situations making him a
prim favorite with the audience. lie acts
better than he sings, although he rcl,-
dered his several numbers in cretlitable
style, and the audience complimented him
by calling fOr n repetition OF his song in
the first act, which, however, he acknowl-
edged only by bow. The remaining char
acters were well sustained, and altogether
the opera fully deserved the favor accorded
it, although the audience was compelled to
submit to the inlliction of unreasonabIy
long waits between the acts and the scenic
effects were much inferior to those of the
former production of the opera by Fortl's
Juvenile company.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16

hardly ont of sight before the speaker S
page ran out of the House to the door,
keeper who had received the package
from the boy, and placed in his hands the
box which had just been opened. 1t con-
tained very choice stationery, letter flies,
&c. "Iere," said the page, "give this
box to the fellow who brought it. Tho
speaker is not accepting gifts from bust
ness houses in Washington. RandaIl's
name is not Grant,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
The Situation in Maine.

An answer by the supreme court of
Maine to the Republican questions is ex-
pected by tonight or tomorrow. Gen.
Chamberlain has issued an address to the
people, saying there is no occasion for
public alarm at present. Mr.. Lamson's
order for the removal of the police force
from the state house has not been Obeyed.
The Fusion House unseated Republican
and gave his seat to Democrat. The
Democratic organ in Augusta says the
Fusionists care nothing for the expected
answer from the supreme court. They
held secret caucus last night.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
Sudden Death.

James Clark, who resided in the
borough of Mount Joy, died rather sud-
denly on Tuesday night. He worked all
day and after supper he complained Of
feeling i'll. In short time he became
unconscious, and although two physicians
attended him, he died about ten O'Clock.
Heart disease is supposed tohave been the
cause of his death as lie has been ccm.
planning Of it for years, and when he first
felt ill lie said he thought he was getting
one of his old spells. He was about 65
years of age and leaves wife and family.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
Why We Laugh.

fHIIlUCIpHIa Ilf1eS.
Ex-Naval Officer Hiestand casually
stated i'll his Lancaster paper yesterday
that no indications are given in the Phila-
delphia morning papers as to the presiden-
tial preferences of the delegates to the Re-
publican state convention chosen in this
city on Wednesday. Major Hiestand, who
is himself a third-term man, probably ex-
periences no uneasiness on account Of the
Philadelphia delegation he knows it will
turn up pretty solid for anybody it. may lie
needed for when the time comes.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
Lean Year PARTY.

Last evening a very pleasant leap year
party was given at the residence of Mrs.
w. II. Eagle, in the town of Marietta, by
several young ladies of that place. There
were GO or 70 couples present, including
persons from Lancaster, Columbia and
other places. The music was furnished by
Taylor's orchestra, of this city, and the
affair reflected great credit upon the young
ladies, who attended to all the manage
ment.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
OYSTER sumner.

Last evening Abraham Setley, propri-
etor of the Eagle hotel in New Holland,
gave his annual supper which was largely
attended. Quite number of prominent
politicians from this city were present.
They were mostly of the Hog Ring faction
and included three candidates for district
attorney, namely: Thomas j. Davis,
Adam J. Eberly and J. w. johnson. They
returned to this city at an early hour this
morning and all report a good time.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
Bones Broken.

Last evening Mrs. Lawrence Wolbcrt,
residing on West King street near Reiker's
brewery, fell on the icy pavement and
broke her wrist.
As Israel Kautz, oyster dealer, was pass
ing up West King street last evening, he
met two dogs which were tied together.
One of the animals went on either side OF
him, and in so doing threw him heavily to
the pavement, breaking small bone in
his left arm. DR.. NJ. l.. Herr attended his
injuries.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
The Long Walk.

The five contestants in the 130-hour
walk at Franke's garden are still on the
track and display great deal of muscle
and nerve. Before supper yesterday Shield
made a seven-mile run without stopping
During the evening he kept up "A steady
though not rapid walk, which lie fol-
lowed with another run of mile or tive,
and then retired The best walking done
last evening was by McCafrey and Murray.
For mile after mile they moved together
at square heeland-toe gait. Nc
Catfrey, who was in the lead, was fol-
followed by Murray like a hound on the
scent and he never let him get more than
a few yards to the front, 10 matter how
much steam he put on. Pierce was as
agile Us ever and almost as good humored
but once he showed little temper when
he thought the scorer had credited Murray
with "another mile - before it had been
completed. Harvey slOuches along III
a rather slovenly way, and one woul,l
think him pretty we'll played out il it was
not that every.nOw and then he astonishcs
the spectators by splendid run.
At 10 O'Clock last night the score stood
as follows Pierce, a9S; Murray, 293 :;
Shield, 2S7 McCaifrey, 271 Harvey, 2311.
Before midnight Murray, with 296 miles
to his credit. retired finally from the track.
In the early morning, She'd, who was
second, made long run while his most
formidable competitor was mapping, and
took the lead from him. and uu to- the
present time holds it.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon the score
was as follows Shield, 31S; Pierce, 325 :;
McCaffrey, $50 Harvey, 257.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
TiilinSs from Abroad.

The cable dispatches state that signs of
increasing distress are reported from Ire
land. The British government renews it's
promise to make loans for drainage works
in that country.
Over twenty-five persons have been killed
or wounded by riots in Pesth, Hungary.
Gambetta is said to have lost many
friends since he became president of the
Chamber of Deputies.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16

IT is pretty good advice that the Pitts
burgh Post gives the Democratic sena-
tors to quit their dickering with Hayes
for few petty Offices, to stiffen their
back bones and to reject all the unfit ap-
pointments that he makes. Marshalls,
postmasters and revenue officers who
have abused their positions to help their
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16

In Huntsville, Tex, J. J. Elkins, ex-
sheriff, was shot dead by Peter Greer. An
old quarrel between the two men was re-
newed in bar room, when Greer ran out
to wagon, got pistol and shot Elkins
four times. Greer was jailed.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
Revival.

The revival, in which great deal of in
terest is manifested, continues in st.
Paurs NJ. E. church at present. There
were quite number at the altar for
prayer last evening, two of whom profess
eel religion.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
STATE ITEMS.

in the Brookville Graphic Democrat to Mr..
Horn formerly of the Jetersonidn. The
firm is now McMurray & Horn.
Hon. Augustus Lands, of Holidays
burg, will he presented before the Demo-
cratic state convention for supreme judge.
Mr. Lands served in the constitutional
convention of 1878.
Samuel Deeds, coal teamster. cOllided
on the suspension bridge, in Allegheny,
with David Butcher, colored teamster
Whips lashed, Jumps of coal crashed, and
knives flashed, and when it was over
Deeds was fatally cut.
The western Pennsylvania coke men
grant the miners demand and whoop coke
up to 50 per ton. The railroad coal ex-
change offer a scale of their own. The
miners stand firm for the Jones' scale and
call national convention.
Washington adviccs indicate that the
| Curtin Yocum contest will be disposed of
by the House committee by declaring the
seat vacant and remanding the dispute
back to the people of the district for their
decision.
The Plssmore boom is getting so big it
| will have to be looked after pretty soon.
1t has already overrun Schuylkill and Ly-
| comm. counties, neither OF which could be
carried for PassmOre ifhe were nominated.
Don says "gO in Lemon"
The Shenandoah Herald says that there
is great deal Ned Curley, the MOllie Ma
guire who surrendered himself at Centra-
lii. can tell if he only will. He can tell
who cut the ears of a school-master named
Green; who murdered Tom Dougherty
in 1874, and Lenchan the same year, and a
number of other matters that need light.
In Pittsburgh, Rev. Thomas Campbell
appeared before Alderman Jonas Smith on
Tuesday, and entered suit against Rev. c
S. Smith, pastor of the st. James's A. NJ.
E. church, East End, for libel. The plain
tiff is local preacher and a member of the
East End congregation. He alleges that
Smith did most maliciously slander him in
the pulpit and among his friends, for which
he now seeks redress. The magistrate issued
a warran for tho arrest of the accused.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
MINOR TOPICS.

Mr. HAYES will appoint one Republi-
can census supervisor in each Southern
state.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16

THE library of the late Mr.. David Laing
of Edinburgh, has been sold in London.
The sale lasted eleven days, and the total
amount realized was $6G, 900.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16

We repeat the question: Why has the
Hog Ring stopped its clamor for primary
election to choose delegates to the republi-
can state convention? 90 Is it a sell out
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16

The exodus of negroes to the North
from eastern Mississippi has been over
1000 during the past three weeks.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16

GERMAN journals unanimously ascribe
the changes in the French Ministry of War
to the direct influence of Gambetta, who
has for some time been studying the
science Of war
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16
LANCASTER DAILY FR1DAY JANUARY l6

Levin L. Miller, of indianapolis, on the
9Th inst, has aroused fears that he was
murdered. He had room at the Bates
house ON the night of the 5th,- and was
called by mistake three hours before the
departure of the 6 o'clock morning train
for Fayette, which he wished to take. In
stead of returning to bed lie went out for
u stroll, and was not afterwards seen.
High water in the Wabash river has
washed out the New Albany & St. Louis
railroad i'll several places between Prince
ton and Mount Carmel, and floating
drift has carried away all the false
trestle work from under the approaches
and bridge over the Wabash at Mount
Carmel, Ill. No repairs can be made unit
the water subsidies, and then the bridge
must be made almost entirely new before
traffic can be resumed.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16

THE capitol of Albany, New York, has
cost thus far $40. 900, 900, and it is all un-
finished condition. The controller, in his
report, says it will cost millions more.
The original estimate of cost was $780,
600.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16

HAYES yesterday sent to the Senate
nominations for the vacant missions at
London and St. Petersburg, but the mes
did not reach the capitol until after the
Senate adjourned, and the nominations
were taken back. The names Of the persons
nominated cannot be ascertained, as the
Senate has adjourned until Monday.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-01-16

UroN representations made by the Bee.
keepers association, the postoffice depart
ment has decided to allow queen bees to
be carried in the mails with their neces.
sary attendants, as long as no person is
injured in handling them
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-09-23
Some Remarkable Testimony.

1t is a singular fact that the English
language has been so distorted in the
last few years as to make it difficult to
understand some conversations. An
amusing example occurred in the exam
nation of George Elder last week for
the killing of Lang Abbott.
81 saw Elder draw his gun in the sa-
loon"
WAS it a shot gun or a rife? y
blandly inquired the counsel for the
State.
1T was little gun, a small gun" said
the witness in hesitating way.
You mean revolver, l suppose,
said Mr.. Yeager.
"Yes, a revolver"
well, what happened neXt?"
"The next knew l saw Abbott pull
his gun"
WAS that shot gun or cannOn?'
again inquired Mr.. Yeaker.
at was revolver" said the witness
sheepishly.
Proceed" said the counsel.
We'll, then Elder and Abbot both
drew their guns at once
Mr.. Yeaker here arose to point OF
order and stopping the witness explain,
ed TO him that a revolver was not a gun
by any means, neither was it a cannon
and on the other hand a gun or a cannon
differed materially from revolver in
construction and general appearance
but notwithstanding this the next wit
ness swOre that he saw:
abbott draw his gun first"
Whereupon Mr.. Yeager heaved a
weary sigh and let the succeeding wit
neSseS use the word.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-09-23

The Cheap Exclusion to Chicago, in
August, occurred at time when farm
ers were busily engaged, and could not
take advantage of the low rates. To
afford those who were deprived of the
benefits of the previous excursion, an
opportunity to visit Chicago, the me-
tropolis of the Northwest and city of
innumerable attractions. the Pittsburgh,
Cincinnati s. st. Louis Railway COmpa-
ny, "Pan-Handle Route" announce an
other and the last cheap excursion to
Chicago, on Wednesday, September Goth.
Express train will leave P. w. & K. De-
pot, Wheeling, W. Va, at Dos A. NJ. Ar
rive Chicago at Z 80 A. NJ. next morning.
Rate for round trip only SS. Return
tickets good until October Sth, 1880, in
elusive. For excursion tickets and fur
ther information, call ON or address j.
NJ. Belleville, Agent, P. W. & X. Depot,
Wheeling, w. Va. The Panhandle
Route is the old established, popular,
and direct route to Chicego and the
Northwest. 1t is the only route with
sleeping cars between Columbus and
Chicago in both directions.