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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-18
on to Yorktown

Co. & Of Columbia passed through this
city on the Harrisburg accommodation
east at G:25 last evening. Co c, Of Hol-
lidaysburg, with GO men, went through in
the afternoon. They were all going to
Philadelphia from which city they left for
Yorktown this morning.
Col. b. F. Eshleman, Of Governor
HOyt's staff. left this city at 9:25 last even
ing for Philadelphia, and goes to York
town on the boat this morning.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-18

THIS has been a good October for we'd
dinss, and the roll hasn't been closed per-
manently yet. Cupid and Hymen arc hav-
ing high old time Of it together.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-18

The straw hat is beginning to reassume
its languishing supremacy in the mascu-
line toilet.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-18

LETTER WRITING in Germany and
France is about Oh the same plane of ac-
tivity, SO far rs the postal statistics supply
evidence, and is very far below that of
Great Britain Or of the United States. The
number Of letters carried in the imperial
mails in 1873 was 521, ,OOO, 900 and the NUN
Der carried in the French mails 446, ,OOO,-
00o. Allowing for the larger population
Of Germany, the two countries would be
about equal in the matter of letter writing.
As to tclegraphing, tho amount of busi-
ness is still Gin proportion to population)
in favor of Great Britain as against our
selves while France anu Germany occupy
about the same position as they do in re-
gard to mailed letters. Spofford's almanac
gives the total number Of telegraph mes
sages iu 1880 as follows The United
States 30, 600, 600, Great Britain &c, 900, 600,
France IA, ,00o, 600 and Germany Is, OOO, 900.
But, in order to be on an equality with
Great Britain, in proportion to population,
our telegraphic messages should amount
to $4,000, 900. But the most remarkable
statement of all is that the number of
railroad passengers carried in Grea.
Britain exceeds by four to one the number
carried in the United States, and that the
freight traffic is also in tho same enormous
proportions.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-18
TYNEH knows how it is himself now.

SCORE one for the new president. He
has fired Tyner out of the poStoflicc de-
.partment.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-18

n WINE merchant at dessert put few
grapes into a glass and then poured in
some water. always at shop observed
q guest.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-18

REMARKABLY good shoulders, always
inspire the suspicion of padding, and it
is said upon such good authority as
the London World that critical bellies some
times Probe them with pin during the
maddening wllirl of the valse.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-18

The Washington Republic is not appar-
emily overjoyed by tho election of David
Davis to the Senate presidency, as may be
gathered from tho following remarks to
which it gives vent touching that occur
renee. Says Mr.. Ramsdell in his own vigor
GUS way "What assurance have the Re-
publicans who elected him taat he will
not bite the land that caresses him ? He
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
South Carolina Notes.

The contract for building a Presbyterian
Church at Pickens has been let out.
Jane Gillison and her child were drowned
near Cuthbert Point, at Port Royal, on last
wednesday
The MethOdists OF Pickens are making pre-
parations to finish up their church and build
a steeple tn it.
The Rev. 7. NJ Galphin is conducting quite a
revival at Antioch Church. near Felderville. in
Orangeburg county. Many have Joined under
his preaching.
A negro named Ben. Fowler was lodged in
jail at Laurens last week for forging the name
o. citizen OF the town TO an order for whisky
on a Newberry bar.
A petition is being circulated In Greenville
asking signatures recommending the appoint
ment of Mrs. T. l.. Brayton, the widow OF the
recently murdered Deputy Collector, as Post
mistress of Greenville.
Mr.. John Kaufman, of Walhalla, expects to
make as much as one hundred gallons OF wine
of Of his vineyard this season. He has
about two acres planted in this fruit. ami many
OF his vines have just begun to bear.
The camp meeting at the Union camp
ground, in st. Matthew'S township Orangeburg
county. will be held on the second Sunday of
September. DR. HaygOod, the author of "Our
Brother in Black" will be present and will
preach
Z. r. bulClO6 db
a few days ago by shooting himself in the head
with a pistol Stafford had been suffering
from fever for several days before the dreadful
deed. He left note making a disposition of
his property.
The number Of liens recorded in the Clerks
Office for Clarendon county to August 5th was
2,7l6, amounting to S2S3317 IS; average
amount of lien, Si04 81. The cotton crop of
Clarendon last year was about 1900 bales;
this year not more than half a crop, or Z, 500
bales. will be made. At $50 per bale this will
bring S375. COO. Hence, suDpOsing that all the
liens will be paid there will be left to the cOun
ty about S9S 900 to meet all other liabilities.
The caterpillar has made its appearance in
Georgetown county, and they are demoliShing
grass rice cotton and corn. On one farm in the
Black Mingo section they have cut and finally
ruined three and tbree-quarter acres OF young
corn, eating even the bud out OF the stalk;
they also have taken to the young boil in the
shape Of the cotton. The older corn does not
escape them; in some parts Of the fields its
blades are eaten up to the ear.
The State authorities of South Carolina have
chartered for five days during the Yorktown
celebration the steamer B. S. Ford, of the
Chester River line, for the sum Of $4,000. The
Ford will be employed in running from Ports
mouth to Yorktown, and will convey the South
Carolina militia, numbering 500. The State
officials and large party Of invited guests
will have their quarters on the Ford during the
celebration. The steamer engagement COM
mences on the 18th Of October.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
FOR BETTER FOR WORSE.
THE LAND BILL PASSED ATLAST.
The LandsdOwne Amendment
Wa1ved-The Bill Made TO Satisfy
the LOrds-The ParneIlites Charge
the Government with a Surrender.

LONDON, August 16.-In the House of
Lords this. evening the general effect of
Lord Salisbury's speech was that, although
the opposition retained its objections to the
land bill, particularly regarding its provi-
sions affecting lease holders, and although
they would have felt bound to sup
port Lord Landsdowne If he persisted
in maintaining his amendment on that
point, they would not take any action
which would send the bill back to the
House Of Commons, which had removed
the dangerous excrescences of the bill. He
expressed the hope that the bill would be
OF great benefit to the tenants and
not of much harm to the landlords.
Lord Landsdowne declined to press his
amendment, The House OF Lords then
agreed to the amendments OF the House OF
Commons. rT-svfe
Lord Salisbury gave confirmation to the
statement of Mr.. Gladstone that there had
been no arrangement between the two sides,
and said the House of Commons was
ceedings of the Lords consisted principally
of mutual congratulations ON the satisfac-
tory ending OF the difficulty.
The amendment of the House OF Lords,
authorizing the land court, If it saw fit, to
award to landlord, who had bought by
the tenants right of holding,
compensation out of the price paid
when the holding changed hands, which
amendment was in regard to the Ulster
tenant right custom, was rejected on
Mr.. Gladstone's motion. The reporters OF
the House blundered In reference to Mr..
Gladstone's statement in the first instance
in connection with the adoption in the
House of Commons last night, of the last
amendment of the House of Lords to the
land bill, striking out the provision for stay
ing proceedings for debt.
Mr.. Gladstone, adverting to the remarks
made carly in the evening, that force
was being employed" asserted that the Op-
sitting of the House commenced, of the
course the government intended to take 10
regard to single amendment.
Mr.. Parnell said he thought the conduct
of the government all through contempt
bic, characterizing Mr.. Gladstone's state
ment as scarcely credible, for which he was
called to order.
Mr.. I. P. O'Connor (Home Ruler) tren-
chantly denounced the government for its
surrender.
Mr.. O'Donnell (Home Ruier), having said
he noticed that the Liberals we're green with
terror at the prospect of a dissolution, ridi-
culed the idea of a crisis.
Mr.. Healy, Home Ruler, said he agreed
that there had been no compromise, for the
Tories had no need to ask It from the govern
ment, ,rwhichsrrhavLRgf surrendered TO Al
ghanistan, the Transyaal and Bradlaugh,
might be expected to make no difficulty
about the land bill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
CROP REPORTS.
Statements of the Department. OF
Agriculture for August.

WASHINGTON, August 16.-The following
reports were issued at noon to-day by the
Department Of Agriculture
WHEAT.-The spring returns of August l
give the condition of the spring wheat Of
81 against So last year and 81 in
1879. At the same time, compared with
the crop of last year, there is reported
a heavy decrease in the States of lows and
Illinois, slight decrease in Minnesota Ne
braska and California, while in Wisconsin
and all the New England States there is an
increase. Reports from Dakota indicate a
fair crop, with large increase in acreage.
ToBACco.-The condition of tobacco
at the date of the returns to this department
was somewhat lower than at this time last
year. In the North and Middle Atlantic
States the crop was reported as better than
last year. In Kentucky, Tennessee and
Missouri 1t was suffering from drought. In
Wisconsin it is reported better than last
year.
CoRN.-The general average condition on
August 1st is ~, very considerable decline
since last month, when it stood at 80. In Au-
gust, 1880, the condition was 49, which ,howev-
er,was exceptionally high. The Atlantic coast
States make a showing somewhat better
than the general average, except in South
Carolina, where the excessive drought has
cut down the figures to Al. Louisiana and
Texas are the next lowest of the coast
States, from the same cause, reporting 67 and
40 respectively. Tennessee Is the lowest of
the interior States, its average falling to "a.
In the great corn growing region the highest
reports are 95 in Wisconsin and 90 in Ne
braska, and the lowest "a in Kansas.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17

enduring fabrics not susceptible of soiling
The Atlantans would doubtless make the
fortune Of the man who should invent shirts
that only needed sponging of to make them
presentable."
Atlanta Post st-Appedl: when the hour for
work on the cotton factory Of Elsas Nav &
Co. arrived this morning the brickIayers under
Mr. DeGroat, the contractor, struck for an adj
vance OF twenty-five cents per day. and refused
to work until the demand was Complied with
AFTER some debate Mr.. DeGroat granted the
ADVANCE and the men returned to work al
noon Two dollars and fifty cents per day has
been the pay Of brickmasons up to the recent
Doom IN building, when the price was raised 10
Two dollars and seventy five cents on account
OF the scarcity OF hands, which difficulty has
increased with the wonderful activity in i'm.
provements until now. when bricklayers ask
and receive their own terms. While common
labor Is plentiful there is a scarcity Of skilled
carpenters, painters and bricklayers especially
oelng IN demand. One contractor, who has
the or1ckwork OF twenty-six houses to com
plete, was accosting everyone whom he met
this morning In search Of bricklayers He ia
unable to proceed with the work unless relief
comes in the shape Of men from other cities
fact which disclOses that at no time in At
lanta history, magnificent as her progress
has been, has her material developments been
so gratifying and promising"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
THE YORKTOWN CENTENNIAL.
Thirty Thousand Troops Expected
10 AtteHd-LikewIse Most of the
Governors.

WASHINGTON, August 16.-Colonel Cor
bin, master of ceremonies at the Yorktown
Centennial, has issued circular regarding
the arrangements for the celebration, which
is to take place October IS, 10, 20 and 21.
Present advices promise a military repre-
sentation from every State in the Union.
More than ten thousand troops have already
signiied their intention of being present,
and it is believed that the militia
to take part in the celebra-
tion will exceed thirty thousand
Many States will send full regiments. The
Governors of most,of the States will also
attend, accompanied by their staffs. For
the reception and proper comfort of the
latter building is to be erected. The Ad-
jutants General of the States and the COM
manding officers of the troops intending to
participate are requested to call for any
information concerning the celebration that
may In any manner aid in rendering the
occasion worthy of the great event 1t is to
commemorate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17

Two burglars on Tuesday effected an
entrance into the house of William K.
Evans, New York dry goods merchant
living at Jersey avenue and York street,
Jersey City. They forced open rear
basement window, and in doing so set
off an American District burglar alarm,
which communicates with the police
headquarters and the First precinct sta
tion. Three policemen hastened to the
house, and on the second floor found one
of the burglars concealed under a bed.
In the attic the other burglar was found
concealed in chest. The prisoners,
who are young men, gave their names as
John Gallagher and Charles Rooney,
both of Philadelphia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
GAMBETTA INSULTED.
HOwIed Down on Ghe Platform
His Bold Words to the Mob.

PARIS, August 16.-An electoral meeting
for the purpose Of hearing M. Gambetta
was held to-day, at which ten thousand per-
sons were present. Great disturbance pre-
vailed, shouts being raised on all sides, SO
that the preliminaries could not be carried
out. Two members of the executive COM
mittee vainly attempted to secure silence.
NJ. Gambetta finally endeavored to speak,
but amid the friendly and hos
tile shouts the noise was
so great that he could not obtain hearing.
He reproached his interrupters and said !:
"CitiZens, you number ten thousand, but
are reduced to powerlessness by a handful
of fanatics" Then, addressing his inter
rupters, he said: al know you
are towards paid to act in
this manner. You want to stife
discussions because you are unable to reply
to our arguments. / shall meet you on
Sunday. Justice will have its day." After
attempting for twenty minutes to overcome
the tumult, M. Gambetta withdrew, and
the meeting came to a close.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
Louisiana Crops In the census.

WASHINGTON, August 16.-The report Is
sued by the Census Bureau on the cotton
production of the State of Louisiana and
the general agricultural features of that
State shows that the total number of
acres planted in cotton in 1879 was
S64,7 ,7S7, aud the total number of
bales produced sos, 500. The acreage and
production of the other crops was as fol-
lows: Sugar cane, 1S1, ,593 acres; sugar III,
zoe hogsheads; molasses, IL 696 24S gallons.
Corn, 742, ,72S acres; 1906, ,1S9 bushels.
Sweet potatoes, 1923 acres; 1918, 10
bushels. Rice, 420O4 acres; %, ,1S9,038
pounds. Oats, 26, ,S61 acres; 229, $40 bushels.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
THE WORK OF FIENDS.
Attempt to Wreck a Crowded Ex-
cursiOn Train.

GALVESTON, TEXAS, August 16.-A spe-
cial from San Antonio says; "An unsue-
eessful attempt was made yesterday to
wreck an excursion train having on
board five hundred and fifty men, women
and children, by placing crossties
across the track. The train was going at
the rate of thirty miles per hour, and the
engine striking the ties, threw them from
the track In every direction. Five men,
who were riding on the cowcatcher, were
badly bruised
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17

THE ADMINISTRATION TO AID THE MA
HONE FACTION.-A Washington dispatch
says: The drift of the talk among the
few Republican leaders in the city about
the Lynchburg conventions indicates q
belief that with the aid of little admin
istration pressure the opposing elements
in the Republican party in Virginia will
be brought into working harmony. 1t
is thought that the 'straiphouts' will sue
cumb when they realize that unless they
do the patronage of the administration
for Virginia will be dispensed by Sena-
tor Malone. 1t was current talk in Re
publican quarters to day that the Repub-
lican National Committee would in a
quiet way raise funds in the North to
help along the Readjuster ticket and de
fray the expenses of the campaign"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
The Turf at Monmouth.

MONMOUTH PARK, N. j., August 16.-The
first race, three quarters of a mile, the
Stonehedge colt won, Wyoming second,
ODondaga third. Time 1:16.
The second race, one and three-quarter
miles, Hlndoo won, Bonafide second. Time
3;lS.
In the third race, a free handicap, a mile
and quarter, Monitor won, Priam second,
Sly Dance third. Time 2:1l.
In the fourth race, mile and an eighth,
Wave of Light won, Bernardine second.
Time 2:021S.
The fifth race, the seaside stakes, a handi-
cap sweepstakes three-quarters of mile,
Speculation won, Strychnine second, Sou
relle third. Time 1:18%.
The sixth race, a handicap hurdle, one
and a half miles, Speculation won. Strych-
nine second, Eunice third. Time 2:50H.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
The New York stock Market.

NEW YORK, August 16 The stock mar
ket was weak throughout the entire day,
and the general tendency of prices was in a
downward direction from the opening to
the closing of business. The final sales
were Iii tho Eaein at tn lowest figures touch
ed. The cause of the universal depression
was the alarm felt in financial circles in re
gard to the crisis through which the Presi-
dent is passing, and fears are entertained
that the struggle for life will not be sue
cessful. The decline in values, as COM
pared with the closing quotations of
yesterday ranged from q to 3%
per cent, the latter ia Texas Pacific,
Denver and Rio Grande selling eff 255, West
ern Union 2%, Michigan Central, New
jersey Central and Wabash Pacific preferred
219, Union Pacific 21s, and Missouri Pacific,
Northwestern, Kansas and Texas and
Northern Pacific per cent. The market
closed weak. Sales aggregated 354, ,3s2
shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA, August 16-In the first race,
three quarters of a mile heats, the first heat
was won by Bonnie Lizzie, Bootjack second,
knight Templar third: time 1:l5L. The
second heat was won by Bonnie Lizzie,
Bootiack second, Knight Templar third !;
time 1:14A.
In the second race, free handicap sweep
stakes, mile and five furlongs, Crickmoor
won, Get Away second, Alfombra third.
Time 2:52.
In the third race, a mile and 500 yards,
Brooklyn won, Rochester second, Lucy
Walker third. Time 2:l5.
In the fourth race, free handicap steeple-
chase, about two and one quarter miles,
Captain Franklin won, Disturbance second,
Post Guard third. Time 2:30.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
MAIL ROBBERS CAUGHT.
Several Noted Texas DesperadOes
OVerhauIeds

GALVESTON, August 16.-A special to the
Neaos says: "Judge Foster, of the postal
department, and Sheriff Wolfe, of Lam
pasas county, arrived with Charles Day and
Albert Black, two of three highwaymen
who robbed two stages between Ell Paso and
Fredericksham on the night Of the 9th.
The third man, Jack Harris, made des-
perate resistance and was shot through
the body and left lung, and is at
Lampasas in a precarious condition.
Harris is from New York, and was one of
"Billy the Kids" most trusted followers.
About half of the stolen money was recov-
cred. A preliminary trial was held at Lam
pasas and each was put under SIS, 900 bonds,
in defaulG of which, Day and Black were
brought here for confinement"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
INGToN, D. G., August 16.-Indications for
Wednesday:
In the South Atlantic and East Gulf States,
fair weather, winds mostly easterly, station
ary temperature and barometer.
In the Middle Atlantic States, fair weather,
variable winds mostly southeasterlY, sta
tionary or higher temperature, and station
ary pressure.
In the West Gulf States, fair weather,
winds mostly southerlY, stationary tempera-
ture and barometer.
In Tennessee and the Ohio valley, warmer,
fair weather, northeasterly winds generally
shifting to southerly, and stationary or lower
pressure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
HOWGATE IN THE TOLLS.
Charged with EmbezzlIng Govern
ment Funds.

WASHINGTON, August 16.-A special tele-
gram from Detroit, printed here to-day,
announces the arrest of Capt. II. W. How
gate at Mount Clemens, Mich, yesterday
on a warrant charging him with
embezzlement from the government of
more than forty thousand dollars while he
was disbursing officer in the Signal Service
Department.
Attorney General MacVesgh, when ques-
toned as to the truth of the statement that
Howgate had been arrested, as announced,
replied that such was the case, and that an
officer was now on his way to Washington
with Howgate in custody. No further de-
tails have been made public.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17
WiImingtOn,s first Bale.

WILMINGTON. N. c., August 16 The
first bale OF new cotton was received In this
city to day by express from Leak, Everett
& Co., of Rockingham, Richmond county,
N. G. It was consigned to Worth & Worth.
1t is classed as middling, and was sold to
Alexander sprunt 81 Son at thirteen cents
per pound, who shipped 1t to New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-17

A HUSBAND SHOT AND AVENGED BY
HIS WIFE "A bloody double tragedy
occurred at the town of Burton, Mo-, on
the Wabash Railroad, Thursday. A
man named Jackson insulted a lady
named Langford. The lady told her
husband, who at once hunted up Jack
son and attempted to chastise him. Jack
son drew knife and stabbed Langford
several times, inflicting mortal wounds.
Mrs LsngfOrd then appeared upon the
scene and shot JacksOnin the breast,
whereupon he turned on the woman and
cut her slightly two or three times, when
he fell exhausted from loss of blood.
Both men will die.