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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
ReturniDS q Home.

Messrs. Lindemuth, Musselman and
Mehaffey, of Marietta, the latter student
at Yeates Institute, passed through on
their way home on the 7:25 train last
evening. They started about two weeks
ago for Philadelphia in a row boat via the
Pennsylvania and Unien canals and
Schuylkill river, but were compelled to
return before reaching their destination,
their boat becoming disabled at Reading.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20

This morning about half past five o'clock,
just as the fast line east was approaching
the passenger depot, one of John X. Bit
ner's freight wagons, in charge Of Peter
Woods, was in the act Of crossing the
track. The horses became frightened and
the driver could not get them from the
track. Fortunately the engineer, Christ.
Hoffmalter, took in the situation at =
glance, and applying the air brakes, stop
ped his train just in time to save his horses
and wagon from being crushed beneath it.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
Accident.

This forenoon as II. r. Krick, butcher,
from Mechanicsburg, was in the act of car
rying quarter of beef into the Farmers
Northern market, he slipped OH the pave
mcnt and fell heavily, striking his fore
head against the bricks, bruising and cut
ting it badly.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
Heavy Rains.

Shortly after o'clock this morning y
very heavy fall of rain occurred in this city.
During the forenoon We have had half
dozen more warm showers, which have
thoroughly soaked the ground, and rem
dered comparatively safe the corn. potato,
and tobacco crops.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
BRAKEMAN FOUND DEAD.
Struck by an Overhead Bridge.

Near Downingtown, this morning, Jacob
Morrett, brakeman on extra freight engine
No. III, west, was found lying dead on
the top of one of the cars of his train. 1t
is supposed he was struck by the overhead
bridge at Bryn Mawr, instantly killed and
lay on the top of the car until he was dis
covered near Downingtown. His body
was left at Downingtown for the purpose
of having an inquest held ON it, after
which it will be forwarded for burial at
Harrisburg, the late home of the deceased.
Mr.. Morrett was young man, unmarried.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20

George Washington Schrcibcr. aged IS
years, disappeared from the home of his
father, John r. Schrcihcr. Warwick town
ship on the 9TH inst. and has not been
heard Of sincc. Any information Of his
whereabouts will hc thankfully received
by his parents.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
ROBBERY AT SAFE HARBOR.


On Saturday last the residences Of John
Henry and John J. Taylor were broken
into by thieves, while the families were
from home attending a picnic. The thief
stole watch and chain, the property of
Mrs. Henry, and several small articles of
no great value were stolen from Mr.. Tay-
lOr's.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20

The roof of the casting house of tie
Vesta furnace, Messrs. Watts. Truells Il
Co., Watts station, Pennsylvania railroad,
took fire yesterday and was partially de-
stroyed. The loss is fully covered by
insurance in the Queen, of Liverpool and
London, and the Lancaster County
Mutual insurance companies.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
Sale of Horses.

Samuel Hess s. Son, auctioneers, sold
yesterday at the Merrimac house, at public
sale, for Daniel Logan. II head of horses,
at an average of s161 per head one out of
the lot was sold for 1861.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
Tho Humane Picnic.

The picnic of the Humane fire company,
held yesterday afternoon and evening ut
the Green Cottage, was grand SUCCESS in
every respect. Over one Thousand persons
were present last evening. The affair was
very creditable to the Humane boys.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20

Fine Tobacco ut Marietta aud lNDnecal.
Mr.. Jacob G. Kreider, a prominent farmer
near Landisville, says that in his recent
drives through the tobaccogrowing dis
tricts of our county he failed to find any
that was equal for size and regularity t."
what was shown him while OH a visit to
Marietta, notably small field belonging:
to Col. Duffy, near the Pennsylvania rail
road depot, and thirteen acres Of John NJ.
Stauffcr's, adjoining town. The latter!,,s
been cutting and housing some OF his
earliest planting for several days past. There
are many other fields in the neighborhool
that are very fine, and all in a fine grow
ing condition, free from worms and other
enemies so far, promising at this writing
large yield.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
Rifle Shooting.

Yesterday a number Of gentlemen from
this city, who will be members of the rifle
club which will shortly be organized,
spent the day rifle shooting on the farm of
Senator Mylin. They used regulation
target and a long range rifle, the distance
being 800 yards. Mr.. A. C. Kepler made
a number of bulls eyes, and all of the
other gentlemen were able to hit the tar
get,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
Tho Ha pco ck Straw stack.

1H0 HI "cocA S"w S~'
John Sener, farmer at Willow Street,
threshcd out some I 800 bushels Of wheat
from the harvesting Of about 20 acres.
The straw from this enormous product las
been stacked in the barn yard in " Han
cock stack, :" the equal of which cannot be
found in the county for size or sl,apfli-
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
Paid

The Quarryville and Reading and Col
umbia railroad employees received their
"dust" for the month of June to-day.
The car passed down the road at eleven
O'Clock.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20


Some time ago, at fire, the Shif1ler
company ran out of their district and were
fined $40 by the chief engineer. The
chairman Of the fire committee was i'll
formed of this action by Mr.. Ford
ney, but at the last meeting of
councils nothing was said by him in
regard to the matter. The chief also in
formed the chairman in regard to the
bursting of the new hose, but nothing
was heard of it afterwards. This explana-
ton is due Mr.. FOrdney, as he has been
receiving the censure Of some par! les,
while he is not to blame.
Valuable Colt Stolen Near Mougantown.
A valuable two -year-Old colt was stolen
during Sunday night from the pasture
field of Jacob Clingman, tenant farmer on
the Brunner homestead farm in C;Hrnarvon
township, Berks county. The thief was
evidently Oh horseback as the track Of d
new shOd horse, as also the hOOf prints Of
the colt, were followed as far as the top of
the Welsh mountain, over mile distant
from the field. The Conestoga Vigilant
company are searching for the thief.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20

VIM. Mumma, aged 18, son of Rev. I. C..
Mumma, U. B. preacher Of Annville,
Lebonon county, has been cut to pieces on
the Lebanon Valley railroad near Palmyra.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
Gap ltoms.

robbers entered the cellar of Mr.. H. Fox
and carried off a kcg of mackerel, leaving
only two small fishes lying on the lum-
Der close by the house. They escaped
without anyone hearing them. Thence
they proceeded to Mr.. Fl. NJ. Sweigart's s
restaurant and forced their way in and
helped themselves to candies, tobacco and
cigars, taking with them for some distance
the ice cream and freezer, and they de-
vOured the cream and left the freezer.
They also entered Mr.. David Frantz's
mill, carrying the safe out, opening it and
getting nothing for their labOrs. No clue
has as yet been ascertained of their where
abOuts.
The festival held in Penn Monument
hall, on Saturday evening last, proved to
be great success, there being a very
large attendance and the evening being
very favorable. The proceeds are for the
benefit of the Gap NJ. E. church. Every
body seems to be willing to lend helping
hand toward this good cause, and the COM
mittee extended vote of thanks to the
Presbyterian brethren for the kindness
they have shown in helping to iquidate
the debt of the Gap NJ. E. church. There
was an abundance of all the delicacies of
the season. The festival closed at late
hour, and almost everything was disposed
of, realizing $103.25.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
Police Cases,

George Bryer, half-grown bootblack,
who has the reputation of being bad boy
and who has been in prison several times
on short terms, had a hearing before Al
derman McConOmy for being drunk and
disorderly. He was discharged with a rep
rimand. and was told by the squire that if
ever complaint is again made against him
he will be sent to prison. This boy is in
the habit of teasing smaller boys, throwing
stones and sticks at people, and it was for
this kind of charge that he WIS held.
There was no one in the station house
this morning.
Sue Martin, Charlotte Grey and Sarah
Jane Wilson, all colOred, were arrested
thismorning for being drunk and disOrderly
by Chief Deichler. They will be heard by
Alderman A. F. Donnelly.
William Anne, little son of AlOnzo
Anne, who is beyond the control of his
parents, was arrested last evening by Off
Ger Dorwart. He was committed to prison
by Alderman A. F. Donnelly, and his
father will probably move to have him sent
to the house of refuge.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-20
Reported Drowning Untrue.


It was reported in this city yesterday
that Alexander Killheffer, son of Jacob
Killheffer, who left some time ago with
George Reimensnyder and Harry Cooper
to take a trip through the South, had been
drowned. 1t appears that the party ST.
cured a boat in Pittsburgh some time ago
in which they rowed down the Ohio river.
After going some distance they fell in
with Harry Yonker and young
man named Foster, also from this
city, by whom they were joined.
They proceeded down the river, and, COM
ing to large curve in the stream, Reim-
ensnyder and Foster said they would take
the short way by walking across the coun-
try, and would meet the others at a point
farther down the river. When Reimen-
snyder and Foster arrived at this place
they were unable to find their friends, al
though they made diligent search for
them. They then wrote to this city that
they feared that they were lost. This
gave the family Of young Killheffer some
uneasiness for a time, but it was after
wards learned that letter had been re-
ceived from YOnker and party. They
stated that their party was safe, but were
unable to find Reimensnyder and friend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-04

as we'll as other points south. Farther
rains are predicted for to-day along
the Ohio river and Tennessee valleys.
but the indications do not give prom
Use of rainfall here. The lower Mis-
souri, and upper Mississippi valleys
are to enjoy northerly winds, shifting
toward the south and warmer temper
ature. Rainy weather is predicted for
the middle and the Atlantic coast
regions, with stormy weather on the
ocean. Occasional rains are an
nounced for the New England states,
and possibly in the lower lake re-
gion. A rise is also expected in the
Ohio and Tennessee rivers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-04
RIGHT SIDE UP.
The COIOred People Who VIII
Vote Democratic.

The cOlored democratic club of the
Seventh ward held a meeting last
night, and were addressed by citizen
George Woods, after which the club
marched in a body over to the Tenth
ward, where they joined forces with
their white brethren in that precinct.
In the course of his remarks, all of
which we're conservative and calcu-
lated to allay extreme differences,
Mr.. George Woods said: "There are
three parties in the field for the col
ored men to choose from and support.
think the best and safest for the
colored voter to act with, after care
fully scanning the field, is the demo.
cratic party. The candidates on their
ticket are all honest men. selected
from the truest, the ablest, and
most gifted and the best tried
men in the county. They are emf
nently worthy of your most earnest
support. l know them to be the best
friends We have in the south to-day,
and it is to the party they represent
that We are to look for. aid. Our home
people are almost to a man members
of that party. To further the interests
of peace and contribute to our future
prosperity, l admonish you to ally
yourselves with the democracy, es-
pecially in the approaching election"
Mr.. Woods eloquence was irresisti-
bic, and his followers soon after took
up their line of march for the Tenth
ward. They will be heard from to-
morrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-04

A Wife Whipper Deprived OF
Liberty.

Dan Weaver, a black faced sup
porter of Ed Shaw, languishes in jail,
and will not cast his ballot tomorrow.
Dan has been a citizen of the Thir-
teenth civil district, and some two
years ago or more he stole a comedy
cOlOred sister for his wife. A few
days since the green-eyed lobster got
his jealous tangs fast on Dan, and he
turned his wrath loose by beating
Mrs. Dan in a way that was awful to
behold. Not satisfied with his brutal
work, Dan, while the poor victim was
In a helpless state, unable to resist his
herculean strength and frenzy,
dragged the poer female into the
woods, stripped her stark naked, and
with a rawhide dashed the miserable
wife until her flesh was cut into strips
from top to bottom. Not less than
two gallons of blood flowed from the
hOrrid cuts inflicted by the enraged
monster, and a pan full of it was used
in testimony against him in the exam
ination before Esquire Smith. The
man was committed to Jail in default
of bail, his efforts to secure vouchers
in this city proving futile, and caus-
ing him to shed tears copiously over
his ill-luck. Dan is penitent now,
and when Mrs. Dan gets we'll she may
forgive him, but it is not probable
that she will.
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PerAOnRI.

DR., John Abercrombie, 24O Main. S2t
DR.. Buddeke, Eye and Ear diseases
No. 56 East Court street. 144t
Grand Master R. Dudley Frayser,
of this, city, installed j. p. Harwell
as V. G. of Trabue lodge, No. 10. at
Nashville last Saturday.
Among other voters who came home
this morning are noticed the names of
DR.. w. E. Rogers, Mr.. j. w. Good
bar, and Mr.. Henry Ferguson.
Among others who came home last
evening by the popular steamer James
W. Gaff, were the wife of DIR. f. l..
Sim, Mrs. Arthur Parker, Mrs. Geor-
gia Rosa, Mrs. NJ. Maxwell, Miss
Ora Berry and Colonel Chas. Baugh,
of the Avalanche, and Captain John
Harpham.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-04

No. S677-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tennessee-Joh W Voegeli VS..
Chas. Hippel ct al
1T appearing from affidavit in this cause
j that the defendants, August Maurer,
Bertha Maurer, Otto Maurer and Amelia
Maurer are non residents Of the State Of Ten
nesseo; it is therefore ordered that they make
their appearance herein, at the courthouse Of
Shelby county, in Memphis, Tenn, on or be-
fore the FIRST Monday in October, 1880, and
plead, answer or demur to complainant
bill, or the same will be taken for con
fessed as to them and set for hearing
ex-parte, aud that a copy Of this order be
published once q week, for four successive
weeks. in the Public Ledger.
This tho 2ith day Of July, 1880.
A cOpy-attest:
Il. j BLACK, clerk and master.
By 4. B. MoHENRY, D.. @. and NJ.
Weatherford x Il ties, Solicitors for com
splainant. l26 10 1888 i44
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-04
wednesday evening, August 4. 1850
LEDGER LINES.
Autumn DAYS in August.

Autumn days in August.
The close of the contest is close.
Whitaker hams, Lytle & Shields.
Look sharp for visiting voters to-
morrow.
Brown Il Jones, coal, Office 282
Main street.
Real bone racking weather this for
rheumatic sufferers.
Green and black teas of the finest
quality, at Lyle & Shields.
Parlor fires we're necessary to COM
fort last night and this morning.
The railway warfare grows hotter as
the temperature of the atmosphere
cools down.
Though a little stiff and and some
what lazy in movement, the mosquito
bites sharp and viciously.
Judge H.. t. Elicit telegraphs his
son from Louisville that he will be at
home in time for the election. Good
for him.
AS the local canvass draws to a
close, candidates and speakers on the
weak side appear to be growing reck-
less and desperate.
A few hundred extra darkies have
been imported from the swamps, but
their votes will be challenged if the
boys do their duty.
Several defeated candidates will
be ashamed Of themselves by to-
morrow night. They will then begin
to see themselves as others see them.
The police chief received a tele-
gram this forenoon asking him to look
out for a darby named Michael Mil
Ter, VINO is guilty of killing a man neal
Tenn.
One of the heaviest losers by the
sinking of the steamer Vicksburg was
Mr.. f. Lavigne. who had a stock'of
goods on board worth over SO, 900, upon
which there was no insurance.
Numerous citizens come home every
day, some to vote, others to stay and
attend to business. Several fami-
lies arrived yesterday from summer
resorts swelling the list alluded to as
having arrived on Monday.
The stone railway piers near the
foot of Beal street appear very much
like the abutments for river bridges.
If the railway could be run on such
elevations along the whole river front,
it would not impede river traffic to any
appreciable extent.
The custom prevalent here of
Pumping a big basketful of dirty gar
ments into a street car, often emitting
sour and nasty Odors, is complained of.
Sometimes, especially on Monday
mornings, half a dozen bundles or
baskets Of unwashed truck are put in
a single car. The habit is prohibited
in other cities and ought to be
here.
The father of Mr.. Thomas Quinn,
the unfortunate drayman shot and
killed at Helena a few nights since,
states that his son never left home be.
fore, except once, when he spent a
winter with his aunt in st. Louis
that he was born ia Memphis. has
lived here all his life, is twenty years
old, and never insulted any one in his
life. He is too poor a nan to employ
lawyers, but hopes hal the good peo-
pie will see to it that the murderer
is punished.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-04
THE wEATHER'S FREAKS.
The Signal Service Records aud
observations.

The temperature here at sunrise
was down to 60 degrees, a lower point
than any where south Of the Ohio.
except at Louisville. The range here
yesterday was from 81 to 20, with
nOrtherly breezes throughout the day,
and from the same direction this
morning, coming at the rate of eight
miles an hour. Texas continues to
enjoy a 6rst-class norther, the wind
sweeping over Galveston this morning
at the rate Of twenty-three miles an
hour. Over an inch and a quarter Of
rain fell at New Orleans last night,
and a slight rain fell at Chattanooga,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-04

Letter heads, envelopes, bill heads
bills of lading, and all kinds of CON-
mercial printing done as well and
cheap at the LEDGER Office as any
where in the United States. Mer-
chants would save money by calling
at LEDGER Office before giving their
orders to drummers.
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KAHN a.
KAHN & FREIBERG.
CORNER MAIN AND PopLAR.

CORNER MAIN AND POPLAR,
Continued sale of neWhiteIrishLinen
lOc and l5c per yd. Also Lawns, Lawns
&c, Lawns &c, &c and &c, and Grenadines
DC per yd.
These goods must be closed out. Also
the elegant Ribbons and Silk Ties, reduced
to Zoe and l5c.
Corner Main and Poplar.
Also 100 doz Ladies' regular-made pink
seamless Hose and Balbriggans, Zoe, en-
broidered, 20c.
KAHN d FREBERG,
Corner Nam and POPLAR.
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Attachment Notice.


Before Thos. Fleming, J. P. for Shelby coun-
ty, Tenn.-George Hutchinson VS.. John
Gellispe.
TN this cause an attachment having been
i sued out under Section 1855 0 fthe code of
Tennessee, and returned levied upon
the property Of the defendant, and
affidavit having been made that de-
PENDANT is indebted to the plaintiff in the
sum Of 81 40. due by account, and that
the clnim is Just, and that the defendant is a
nonresident Of the State Of Tennessee;
Il is therefore ordered that the said defend
ant make his personal appearance before
me on the 9th day Of August, 1880,
az my office, No. 80 Madison street, Memphis,
ment suit within the time prescribed
by law, or the same will be pro-
ceeded with ex-parte; and that q copy Of this
order be published once a week for four sue
eessive weeks 10 the Public Ledger.
This the Eth day Of July, 1850.
Il8 % N 1875 THOS. FLEMING. j. p.
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ICE CREAM, TEN CENTS,
STAFFER'S, 22O Main. 81
A New Industry.
Columbus Miss Inds1.l

Columbus Miss IndeK.l
Mr.. Antes came to this county
from Michigan last year, for the pur
pose Of experimenting in the distilla-
ton of peppermint oil, He planted
20 acres of a variety Of peppermint,
brought here with him. The expert
ment has turned out to be eminently
successful in every way. About FIVE
hundred dollars worth of oil has been
distilled and will be shipped north
where there is an unlimited demand
for it. Mr.. Antes will increase the
acreage largely the coming SO lson.
He has bsen engaged in the businesso Of
distilling peppermint oil, and says the
plant aourishes and the oil produced
is equal if not superior to that distil-
led by him in Michigan. Mr.. Nc
Cracker, who furnished us a sample
Of the oil which seemed to be Of a SUI
quality,
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GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY
On the Bluff TO-night---Order Of
neutrality-suspicious. Limited
TO Ten Minutes.

Col. Josiah Patterson, Chairman.
Hon. H. Casey Young.
Hon. John l.. T. Sneed.
Hon. R. j. Morgan.
Gen. Luke d. Wright.
Hon. j. NJ. Greer.
Hon. j. w. Clapp.
Hon. T. B. Turley.
L.. Fl. Estes, Esq.
Col. Geo. CAN'T.
Hon. 7. w. Brown.
Hon. A. H.. Douglass.
Hon. Geo. B. Peters.
P. NJ. Winters, Esq.
Col. D. Pante.
Col. NJ. D. L. Stewart.
Leopold Lehman, Esq.
u. W. Miller, Esq.
Hon. J. Harvey Mathes.
b. L. Belcher, Esq.
G. G. Dent, Esq.
j. Q. Maccabe, Esq. .
Thos. r. Boyle, Esq.
Hon. j. NJ. Harris.
Dennis Smith, Esq.
M. B. Trezevant, Esq.
j. NJ. Heating. ESQ.
Hon. John League.
ThoS. Avent, Esq.
W. L. DUFF, Chairman.
Q. W. HEIsKELL,
S. j. CAMP.
LUKE W. FINLAY, Sec'y.
To the Chairman Of the Democratic Ex-
ecutive Board;
Your committee on arrangements
for the Grand Democratic Rally To-
NIGHT, beg leave to report that the
speaking will take place on the bluff,
at 8 o'clock, where every arrangement
necessary for the occasion has been
made.
W. L. Anderson, Chairman.
John Leslie.
James Degnan.
N. B. Camp.
G. G. Dent.
Malcolm Semmes.
G. j. Mallory.
S. l. Jobe.
Richard 0dlum.
John Pendergrast.
By order of the Board
julius A. TAYLOR,
Chairman Exec. Board.
NJ. f. KENNEDY, Sec'y Democratic
Executive Board.
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shooting I'm Arkansas.

There was an unfortunate shooting
ARRAY at Warmers Station, west of
Pine Bluff, a few days ago. Two men
rode into the place and commenced
firing their pistols toward the houses.
The fire was returned by Messrs. Hill
and Macon. One Stogner was killed
and a man by the name of Sample was
wounded. The latter Immediately
rode off. His horse was found dead
at Cypress creek, and himself in one
Of the Houses on Boone lake.