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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
A BORDER INCIDENT.
An Opening for More Tomb
stones and EpiIaphs.

SAN Francisco, August 19.-A
Tombstone dispatch from Epitaph
contains the following particulars of
the border troubles: A party con-
sisting dt William Long, Dick Gray,
James Crane, Charles Snow, Thomas
d. Clinton, William Berers and
Harry Ernsham, camped last Friday
night in Guadalupe canon, about 10
miles east from Tombstone and very
near to the Mexican line. Early Sat-
urday morning the party were at
tackled by Mexicans, and Long, Gray.
Crane, Snow and Clinton killed.
BererS escaped with wound in the
abdomen, while Ernshaw ran amidst
a shower of bullets. 1t is estimated
that the Mexican party numbered
from twenty-five to thirty men. The
conditioa of the camp indicated that
an attack was made just as the mur.
dered men were getting up. They
had evidently been killed while yet
lying down. Crane was a fugitive from
justice, and was an outlaw, and the
six bullets that struck were we'll OK
pended Long was man about %
years Of age, and had been in that
section of the country with cattle
about three months. He came to
Arizona from Kansas about five
months ago. He and his father are
men of large capital, and have had
extended experience in the stock
business. The son was buying
in some cattle for the Tombstone
market when killed. The immediate
cause of the killing is as follows: A
party Of rustlers, as they are called,
went into Mexico last month and stole
some cattle. They were followed by
Mexicans, who got so close to them
that they were obliged to abandon the
stock. This was done in the vicinity
OF the late murder. The Mexicans
took the stock and started back home,
at that time picking up such horses
and cattle as they chanced to meet.
The stock was missed and party of
sixteen Americans started in pursuit,
overlook the Mexicans, had a fight
with them and retook the stock. This
occurred during the latter part of
July. 1t is probable that the recent
raiders were some of the same party
who were defeated last month. Great
excitement prevailed at Tombstone
and large party has been raised
to avenge the murders. The Clinton
boys, whose father was murdered,
have also raised body of men, alto
getner numbering over two hundred,
and as desperate a gang as could be
imagined. They will carry the war
into Mexico. Great apprehension is
felt for the Americans on
Sonora, as it will more than likely be
a war of retaliation. We are
hourly expecting a collision. The
Mexican troops are in force on the
line, and will repel the invaders.
Governor fremont being absent there
is no head to the American forces and
lawlessness seems to be the order
of the day. Serious interna
tional complications will arise un.
less immediate steps are taken.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

Mr.. John Walter, of the London
Times, expected in this country in a
few days. is accompanied by his wife
and children. He will visit the lead
ing watering places and California.
Sixty public meetings have been
held in South Carolina to express
sympathy for the wounded President.
The negroes refused to participate in
these meetings for some reasons not
explained.
II, as is reported, the White House
is to be turned over TO the plumbers as
soon as the President is able to leave
1t, no reduction in the National debt
need be looked for for some time to
GOMEZ Detroit Free Press.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
The Atlanta Exposition.

An announcement of Importance to
intending exhibitors to the Cotton Ex-
position comes from Atlanta. A new
department has been arranged to take
charge Of the goods Of exhibitors who
cannot be present, and has been placed
in the hands of experienced men.
This will no doubt make it possible
Tor number to send exhibits who
would not otherwise be able to do so.
Indications multiply that this exhibi-
tion is to be successful, and one of the
most important displays Of the kind
eJer seen in this country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
Fire.

New YORK, August 18.-The ex-
tensive planning and saw mill Of j. s.
Loomis, corner of Baltic and Nevens
streets, Brooklyn, burned early this
morning, together with large guam
tity of manufactured stock awaiting
shipment. Less, $4,000; partially
insured,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
TO.Dny's Weather.

WARRINGTON, August 1S.-For the
Tennessee and Ohio valley. partly
cloudy weather, local rains, variable
winds mostly westerly, with stationary
or high temperature, in the east por.
tion lower pressure. For lower Mis-
sissippi valley, fair weather, possibly
preceded by local rains and nOrtherly
winds, with stationary or lower tenn
perature and higher pressure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Horace Nj. Allen, of Fayetie COun-
~, Instantly Killed.
Somerville Reporter, Ill

Somerville Reporter, Ill
On Monday evening, the 10th inst,
a most awful and tragic accident oc-
CURED about two miles southeast Of
Somerville, which resulted in the i'm
mediate death of Mr.. Horace NJ.
Allen, long and well known to the cit.
izens Of Somerville and vicinity. The
deceased was engaged in hauling corn
at the farm OF Mrs. Rhea. The mules
became frightened and ran away with
the wagon. In his efforts to check
them MIR. Aliens balance was lost and
he was thrown and became entangled
in the running gear, and before he
could disengage himself was hur
riedly dashed against tree; his
head and chest striking Immediately
between the wagon bed and the tree
was absolutely crushed almost into
atoms. Other portions of his person
we're badly bruised and mangled. He
must have died almost instantly. A
jury of inquest assembled by ESQUIRE
Hendon returned a verdict in accord
with the ABOVE facts. Mr.. Allen wa.
single man, about 80 years of age
and well and favorably known to Q
large number of our people. He was
a hard working, honest and faithful
man, and quiet, coed citizen. Ht
leaves two brothers to mourn his un
timely end, and to them and to hi
many friends we tender our unfeignet
sympathy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18

Cairo, August 18.-Departed; City
of Vicksburg, St. Louis, 8 pm; Belle
Memphis, Vicksburg, IL; Port Eads,
New Orleans, 8 am. Weather fair
and warm.
Cincinnati, August 1S.-River 5
feet 2 inches and falling. Weather
fair and warmer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
New York Money Market.

New YORK, August 49, Money 3
GA. Prime mercantile 3l@5. Bar
silver 11l8. Exchange steady at 8ll;
long, 859. Sight governments steady,
except 4ls, which are gc lower. States
dull. Railroads light, request being
generally weak. Since II o'clock
stock speculations have been irregular.
Denver Il Rio Grande recovered IL,
Texas Pacific declined II, Kansas
and Texas rallied IL; Missouri Pacific
fell off l. Coal rose l; other changes
slight Skies extended, 10l5, 5s, 1Ol2;
44s, 1885, Is, 1l6i Pacific skies 95; 13d
bid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18

THE slightest hint that the Presi-
dent is improving is eagerly seized
upon by the public. A grain of news
or the shadow of grain affects pcpu-
lar feeling visibly. 1t is so all over
the country, in large cities and small
villages. Nothing better illustrates
the substratum of common feelings
and sympathy which, when uncovered,
is found to be about the same in the
cold North as the semi-trepical
South. Differences are on the surface,
are artificial, selfish and transitory,
but get down to the great heart of the
people, and it beats in unison upon
the most vital issues of life. In the
midst ola common calamity, or be-
reavement, or danger, we discover a
unity and similarity of feeling, thought
and sympathy that politicians and
other public teachers have sought to
prove for generations did not and
could not exist. When Memphis was
plague smitten and hecatombs were
scarcely buried humanity asserted
itself, and for a time there was no
sectionalism. When the President
was struck down by an assassin all felt
the blow as if kinsman had been
wounded. Upon such great occasions
the real and better side Of human
nature comes out, and we feel more
than ever before that this is
one country, bound together by
common ties, interests and feelings.
And may we not learn and remember
beyond the excitement of the present
hour a great lesson of toleration, Of
mutual respect and forbearance, char
lSty and fraternity from these universal
Manifestations of sympathy for our
wounded President. What ribald
jester or profane politician would dare
say there is disloyal sentiment in
any American heart, or that there is
any want of respect for properly cer
stituted authority in any part Of tho
land.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
Liverpool Markets.

LIVERPOOL, August 18.-Bacon-
c c frmer, ABS Cd; G steady, AS;
steady, 48s Cd; c steady, 45s Cd.
Hams-l dull, 57s. Beef-extra
India mess dull, 94s. Cheese-Amer-
lean choice dull, 5Ss. Turpentine
spirits-London dull, 34s Cd. Corn
mixed steady, 5s lid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
CE5TN.A n
DINNER SETS,
IS5 pIeGBs, for $40.
BPEcIALTIRs:
Gar fixtures. Mirrors, etc.
ouadrupIe-platsd Knives. castors sts-
Hotel and Steamboat Wares
ON. ERICH,
sal NAVN STREET, Memphis. Tenn.

GENERAL John Mcdonald, Of
whisky ring fame, lately sold eighty
copies of his book at Knoxville, and
one hundred and fifty copies at Chat
tanooga. Heis determined that. that
book shall be circulated if he has to
do it himself.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18

THE Census Bureau has prepared
Aits table of the nativity of the popu-
alton Of the District of Columbia,
which consists Of 1854, or 1O1 ,O26
whites and 59,476 colored; only IT.
l22 Of the population are of foreign
birth. OF the total 55,927 are natives
Of the District. Maryland makes the
largest contribution to the population,
in 12,3l7 whites and 12,245 colored.
Virginia contributes 1906 white and
1913 colored. This is explainable
by the fact these States surround the
little district, aud overflow into it.
New York contributes to the popula-
tion 5,73O; Pennsylvania, 5,288; Ohio,
1,745 and other States in proportion.
Pennsylvania furnishes more of the
colored population of the District
than any Southern State except Mary
land, Virginia and North Carolina.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18

Mrs. Mary Cowden-C Clarke, now 72
years old, keeps her youth beautifully,
and not only revises her Shakespeare
Concordance for new edition, but
the other evening played Mrs. Mala-
prop in an amateur performance Of
Sheridan's comedy in London with
great grace and vigor."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18

New York, August Is. II am
The stock market opened generally
firm, and in most cases at an advance
on the closing quotations OF yesterday,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18

New York Herald.l
If nitro .glycerine, laudanum or
some other deadly preparation had
been twice as fatal to life in the past
two months as shotgun and revolver
what a howl there would have been
for special legislation to suppress the
murderous agency And yet the toy
pistol has been at work night and day
and between cases that proved instant.
ly fatal and those that eliminated in
death by lockjaw this vicious little
engine Of death has done more harm
than all the heavy weapons combined
1t is small, its charge of powder i
supposed to be light, and its bullet, il
it has any, is a mere pellet SO the
dealers say; but between bullet and
wad it has been marvelously apt to
scatter, tear and slay. All Of the toy
pistols that have proved fatal shodld BE-
traced to the dealers who sold them to
minors, and from them to the manu-
facturers who made these murderous
weapons to be sold as toys; the laws
that exist should then be sufficient to
send score or two of people to jail
and discourage a trade that is utterly
inexcuSable and frightfully dangerous
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18

The elder Mrs. Garfield was greatly
cheered and comforted by the letter
which her wounded son sent to her
last week. The letter, which has ap-
peared in the Cleveland Leader, runs
thus; DEAR MOTHER: Don't be
disturbed by conflicting reports about
my condition. 1t is true am still
weak and on my back; but | am gain.
ing every day, and need only time and
patience to bring me through. Give
my love to all the relatives and friends
and especially to sisters Hitty and
Mary. Your loving. son, JAMES A.
GARFIELD"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18

A "SOn of the Old Dominion, .
travelling in New England, writes to
the Richmond Dispatch that it is
difficult to realize that he is so far
from home. Far, here in this Yam
kee country the sun shines, the birds
sing, the flowers bloom and the av
erage man is about the same as in Old
Virginia. Still, there are some con
trasts that would strike the most cas-
ual observer. Instead of the oak has
come up the fr-tree. Corn tassels
and silks waist high. Inland springs
and torrents, instead of combining to
form few great, majestic rivers,
unite to form numerous picturesque
lakes in sight of the mountains. Riv-
ers, instead of moving between broad
flats, run smoothly along between
hills that gently slope to the waters
edge. The temperature here this 9th
day of August is about the same as we
would have in VIRGINIA some pleasant
day in November"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
Leo Hartman to Become an
American CilIzen.

New YoRK, August 8.-Leo Hart
mann, the Russian Nihili.t, appeared
in the Superior Court clerks Office
this morning, and renouncing his al
legianee to the Emperor of Russia,
filed a declaration of bis intention to
become citizen Of the United States.
Governor Plaisted, of Maine will be
married next October.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
DIED.

PAINE-Fntered into rest, August 18Th.
SUSAN c.. wife Of Sam Q. Paine,
Funeral services tSi. Mary's church (FRI-
DAY. atSp.m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18

Mrs. Edison, who has just left the
sick room, says the President has
rested we'll thus far during the night;
that no nausea or vomiting has oc.
CURED, and that the prospects are
good for continued rest.
EIGHT AM.
Information received this morning
from physicians and attendants upon
the President is very encouraging.
The physicians report his pulse ia.
The attendants at his bedside report
that he rested quietly and slept con-
siderably during the night. An enema
was administered about midnight
which has been retained.
OHiOiaI BuIIeIin-s;3O am.
The President has passed very
comfortable night, resting well the
greater part of the time. There has
been no further vomiting, and nutri-
tive enemas are still retained. This
morning his pulse is lower and his
general condition better than yester-
day at the same hour. Pulse. 104;
temperature, 98.9; respiration, II.
DR.. Agnew will leave for Philadel-
phia this morning.
CRISIS PAST.
New York, August lS.-A Wash
ington special says: A stronger pulse,
better feeling Of skin, retention of
nourishment, derived from enema,
and the excellent tone of the Presi-
dents mind are mentioned this morn
ing as unmistakable indications that
the crisis is past, and the road to re-
covery again regained, The fact that
the President is able to procure re-
freshing sleep without the use Of
anodynes is pointed to as one Of the
most favorable features in his case.
The irritation Of the stomach has en-
tirely ceased, and it is thought that
the patients thirst will be entirely
satisfied by supplying it with fluids in
the ordinary way, and by enema. The
wound is considered in very healthy
condition.
Unofficial BuIletin-Il am.
The indications are that everything
is progressing nicely in the sick room
DR.. Agnew left for Philadelphia on a
limited express train. He will prob
ably return to morrow in order that
DR.. Hamilton may go to New York
Saturday. Private Secretary Brown
accompanied the Doctor to the train
md says he talked very encouragingly
If the Presidents chances. Previous
to leaving the Mansion DR.. Agnew
had a talk with Mrs. Garfield and
informed her to be perfectly secure
during his temporary absence and that
ifan emergency should occur he could
easily be summoned, etc. AT this
hour the President is resting quietly.
About an hour ago he took a small
quantity Of koumiss, which was given
him by his wife. Up to this time no
bad effects have been experienced
from it and the patient is now sleep
in0
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
TWELVE TWENTY pm.


The President has again taken a
small quantity Of koumiss, and retain
ed it. He relishes the nourishment
and asks for more. He has partaken
Of it several times during the morning,
and at present there are no indications
of his being disturbed by nausea.
4 1:15 PM.
The following 1890 official bulletin
has just been sent from the surgeons
room:
The President is suffering some dis.
comfort this morning from the com
mencing Of Inflammation of the right
paerotid gland. In other respects
his condition is somewhat i'm
proved, and especially his stom.
ach is becoming less intolerant.
He has asked for and retained
several portions Of liquid nourish.
meDt, much more than he could yes
terday. The nutritive enemata contin-
ues to be used with success. At pres
ent his pulse is lO8, temperature, 1884,
respiration Is.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-08-18
STILL BETTER.
The President ReIishss NOur-
ishment and "CalIs for
MOre.'
General SymtOms improving and
Encouraging.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, ID. @.
Au0net 1Q A q m

" AbHINGION, y, =. Z
August is, A a.m.)
Mrs, Edison, who has just left the
sick room, says the President has
rested we'll thus far during the night;
that no nausea or vomiting has oc-
Cured, and that the prospects are
good for continued rest.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-29

"A great deal Of interest is being mani.
Tested in the trots which will come off At
the fair next week. Parties owning fast
horses are practicing them daily on the
race course. Several fine horses will be
here from q distance 10 trot for special
purses, and the best trotting ever witnessed
In this county is anticipated.
Doll & Mingle have q magnificent
stock Of boots and shoes, especially adapt
ed 10 the fall trade, which they are offering
TO their customers at remarkably low
prices. Call at their store in the Brocker.
hsf House block and examine for your.
selves.
Levin, at the Philadelphia Branch,
has been receiving large and elegant as
sortment Of new clothing for the fall sales.
Persons tn town next week attending the
fair should take time to call 1T the Phila.
delrhia BFsnch. They will be astonished at
the bargains offered Mr.. levin.
WIN. @. Heinle, Esq, District Attor-
ncy Of Centre county, one of the rising
lawyers Of the Bellefonse Bar, was mar.
ried on the 10th OF this month 10 Miss
Rosie A. Woods, of Spring township, at
the residence of her sister, In jersey City,
Az ~ th1 As1Fs Ut. " lhgs OF traGa
church, performing the ceremony. The
happy couple returned to Bellosonta last
week and s7e quietly domiciled at the
Brockerhof House, where they are receiv-
ing the congratulations of their numerous
scquaintances. We wish our two young
friends happy and prosperous journey
through life.
On Tuesday morning At o'clock our
young friend r. j. Mcdonnell, of Union
Vile, bid adleu 10 the freedom Of bachelor
hood and Joined the grand army of Bene-
dibia. Mr.. Mcdonnell was married 20
Misc Mary A. Loughcry, daughter OF
our esteemed felIow-citizsn, p. Loughery,
of Milesburg, at Sc. Johns Catholic
church, Beliefonte, Rev. Father McArdle
officiating, and Immediately left for New
York on en- extended wedding tour, which
will comprise ell the important places Of
interest in the East Mr. Mcdonnell Is
enc Of the most trusted Of the employees OF
the u. X. v. r. Il. Company, and has
worked his way 70 . responsible position
By indoiatigabie energy and conscientious
performance of his duties. lie i an up
right, honorsbIs gentleman and we extend
our congratulations 70 him and hiA beantl-
ful young bride and wish them every Joy
hat can poaslbIy b crowded into their
Ilseas
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-29

Hon. HENRY w. WILLIAMS, Of
Tioga, has received the unanimous
nomination of the Republican party
of the Tenth Judicial District, for re-
election. Judge Williams has fire.
quently presided in the special courts
Of this county very acceptably, and is
esteemed among the very best Common
Pleas Judges in the State. 1t is be.
lieved that no party nomination will
be made against him.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-29
Laid to Rest.

The body of General Garfield was
removed from Elberon, n. j. to the
nations Capital on Wednesday the 2lst
inst, where it lay in state in the rotun-
da of the Capitol until last Friday,
when it was taken to Cleveland for in
terment. A distinguished company
accompanied the honored remains of
the dead Chief Magistrate. Generals
Sherman, Hancock, Sheridan, and
other Army and Navy officers consti-
tuted the guard of honor, while the
foremost members Of both the Senate
and House, with Chief Justice Waite
and members of the Supreme Court re-
presented the legislative and judicial
branches of the government. All
along the route vast crowds of people
assembled and with uncovered heads
and reverent usSa saw all that was
mortal of their PRESIDENT sweep on to
the banks of Lake Erie where the final
act in the dark tragedy of July the I'd
was to close. Beautiful flowers were
strewn on the railway track, while the
noble wife and sorrowing family, with
bowed heads and heavy hearts looked
out upon the sympathy that was writ.
ten on every face. Arrived at Cleve.
land, the body was conveyed to mag.
niicent catafalqu~ IN monumental park
and remained there until IL o'clock on
Monday, when followed by an immense
multitude, it was deposited in the re-
ceiging vault of Lakeview Cemetery.
The pageant was grand and imposing.
The military the large representation
of the Masonic fraternity; the partic-
ipation of numerous civic societies,
made the procession which followed
the dead President one long to be
remembered. With appropriate cere-
monies the victim of the assassin was
laid to rest. Beneath his feet roll the
restless waters of Lake Erie. Around
and about him are all the variegated
beauties of nature. Within sight are
bis birthplace and the scenes of his
early struggles and triumphs. Below
hirs lays the beautiful city of Cleve-
land, and above and beyond all he is
panoplied IN the love and veneration
Of the sivilized world. We turn from
the grave of James A. Garfield with
emotions that cannot be analy zed. As
individuals we must confront new du-
ties, encounter new trials and be en-
numbered with new responsibilities.
But through all the memory Of James
A. Garfield will be cherished a. one
who died in the conscientious discharge
cfa great trust. Reqaiescat in pace.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-29

THE claim boastingly advanced that
Gen. Baily, the Republican ring can
didate for State Treasurer, possesses a
great home popularity, reminds the
Pittsburg Post of the fact that he was
beaten 1900 in his own county of Fay
cite for Congress, in 1873, running be.
hind his ticket.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-29

SENATOR BAYARD believes that
Congress will not permit the prosecu-
ton of the Star-route thieves to be
abandoned. Perhaps they may not,
but Dorsey d Co., the head thieves.
have powerful protection in the Presi.
dent, and any effort to deal with these
robber stalwart partisans by Congress
must have good deal more force than
has heretofore been applied. if sue
cessful. The case of SeNs ID, the Ce.
lestial thief, who successfully resisted
the power of Congress. is in point.