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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-02-23

of Stanstead deposed that he saw Hayden on the
evening before the tragedy at Studdart's Hotel at
Stanstead. " lie did not appear TO be intoxicated
but greatly depressed in spirits and very nervous
more so than had ever seen him. was with him
the whole of the evening, and, knowing that he
was an extra COED billiard player was forcibly
struck by his attempting, during said evening 10
play game OF billiards and finding that he could
not make a shot, and throwing his cue down,
walking about from one to the other 10 the room
and talking with them rs II uneasy and disturbed
took particular notice OF his having taken dur
Ing the night only two glasses OF beer and no hard
liquors. Although had seen Hayden when in
liquor often before this, had never seen him
when he acted so strangely as he did on this oc-
oason. had known while he was at the Rus
sell House and at Studdart's Hotel and OF his GO
ing for long periods OF time without drinking de-
termined, as he appeared to be, to carry out his
resolutions, but occasionally at intervals giving
way to his appetite, when he would be wild |
never considered him a sane man. ! have
publicly called Hayden an insane man, long be-
lore the tragedy In question took place. | was in
the habit OF going 70 the hotel every night and
was eleven O'Clock before left him on the said
night before the tragedy | said to persons that
night, that never saw Hayden act so strangely
and have no doubt that he was crazy that night
as person ever WAS
The following dispositions OF present and past
officials In the state prison were read John +
Bailey, ex-superntendent; Edwin Cakes, warden;
VIM. II. Perkins, ex-wafdeni Wendell p Rice
superintendent, and Walden Batchelder, former
overseer In the counting-room. Mr.. Perkins
deposition WAS as follows
81, WILLIAM II. II. PERKINS,
OF Windsor in the county OF Windsor and state
Of Vermont, do depose and say, was a shop
keeper in the Vermont state prison at Windsor,
Vermont, ut the time Edwin Q. Hayden was
brought to said prison for safe keeping in October
1876 and became head keeper Of said prison In
March, 1877, aud continued To hold the latter DO
sition up To February, 1878. Said Hayden was
k, pt In close confinement In his cell for part of
tbs time up TO the time OF his trial by the Jury In
summer OF 1877 saw him the first Sunday af-
ter he came To the prison in October, 1876 He
was then In high state OF mental excitement.
had very severe headache, 10 that his face was
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-02-23

FRANK X. PECK
OF Boston was fellow clerk with Hayden In the
dry-goods store OF S. S. Drew, on Washington
street, In 1867, and says that owing TO HAYDEN.
peculiar and eccentric ways at that time he was
called "crazy Hayden" He narrates several In
stances OF insane conduct on the part Of Hayden
and especially an instance In the spring of 1876
Just before Hayden went to st. Leon, when Hay
den was talking about his wife and her friends
"iie talked and acted like man who was insane
or at least on the verge OF insanity, so that Il
would take but little TO make him insane. Ht
was very pale, the veins In his forehead stood out
and his eyes had avid and vacant look When
he looked at me, 1t did not seem as though he
was looking at me at all, but rather looking past
me
JOHN 5. HUNT,
police officer In Boston for twelve years. and a
private detective since 1866, narrated several in.
since November, 1871, ending In the spring OF
1876, just before Hayden went to st. Leon. lie
describes his appearance the last time he met
him as being down-hearted and detected; he had
but little TO say; he seemed 10 DO In deep study
and did not want to talk, and that he evinced no
signs OF ntoxication.
LoRING a. rResBy,
merchant OF Boston, testified that he had known
Hayden for ten years, and had always considered
him an insane man at times, had seen him sew
eral times when laboring under temporary insan-
ity, and narrated several marked instances of In
sanity, and said he was not under the influence
OF liquor at any OF the times ~ always thought
he was insane at times and called him So" A
number OF dispositions OF witnesses living In Bos-
ton and vicinity who saw Hayden during the
spring Of 1876 after his wife had left him Among
them are
MIR. AND MRS, SAMUEL 4, RuITKR
OF East Somervie, who say that Hayden boarded
with them in April and May, and was at work
for Bishop & Brothers of Someryille. driving a
ladder team; that he always expressed the
greatest love for his wife-never said a word in
dicating want OF confidence Of her love and fidel-
ity, and always expressed 10 me confidence In her
return at the expirai ion OF six months, provided
he did well, and no one interfered b. prevent IL
by prejudicng her against him. Hayden's do.
nestle troubles bore heavily ON bis mind, aud he
was constantly talking about them when he was
with me; he seemed very anxious To be reunited
70 his wife, but very often expressed fears to me
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12
TIE TRAMPS OF "Si."

The Whole Gang Attempted to Get Away.
This morning about o'clock the tramps
i'll cell No. 81. also known as " hummer s
Hall" to the number of about forty, at
tempted to make their escape. The irons
across the windows are screwed on these
they unscrewed and broke the win
dow sash. They all made a rush for
the window, but BY the time six
of them were out of the building, they
were discovered by the watcllman, Fred.
Miller, George W. Benedict and Chas.
Wiese (the latter being on duty instead of
Mentzer who is sick.) The tramps all
started for the wall, which they were ell
dcavor;ng to scale with the aid Of plank,
which they had brought with them from
the cell. The watchman called to them to
stop, but they refused and one of the Off
GERS discharged gun loaded with shot
into the crowd. The shot struck three of
the men, wounding two of them very
slightly in the hands third was hit in
the neck. but his wound was also very
slight. Five Of the men were then taken
back to the cell, but sixth by the name
of John Stain, succeeded in getting over
the wall and Inc made his escape.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12
DRIVING ACCIDENTS.
An Agent Left out in the CuId.


Emanuel Weidler, agent for Louis
Kr:emer & Co, of Stony Greek, Derks
county, had a rather rough experience yes
terday. He was driving from New Provi-
dence to puarryville, and the slcigIIing
had been rendered very bad by three
days thaw. His horse stepped into hole
in the road, and becoming rcstivc jumped
into 4 snow bank and springing forward
upset the sleigh and threw ont Mr.. Weld
Ter, his blankets, robes and samples, and
came near tearing the harness to pieces.
MIR. Weillcr managed with difficulty to
holt! Oil to the horse and prevent him from
running away, but he could 10 longer
p;lrsuc his journey with the team. Lcay-
ing horse and sleigh at Camarso, he ':foot-
ed it - through interminablc slusl, to New
Providence, where he took the ears for
Lancaster.
Officers Stornfeltz and Swenk, of this
city, had occasion to drive to MarticyilIc
yesterday. They found the roads in such
terrible bad condition, and the fordin.s 80
bad that they were obliged to return after
going as far as Strohn,'s mill.
On Thursday evening horse attached
to d sleigh belonging to Mr.. David Bru-
baker, miller, Rapho township, and which
was fastened in front of the residence of
Henry Shirk. became frightened, tore loose
and ran off. While crossing Chiques creek,
he broke the ice and was drowned. The
sleigh was recovered.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12
lNCENDlAISsSNl.
Ge:z's Pottery Again Set on Fire.


Last night about 1 o'clock Gcrz's pot
terry, corner South Duke and Locust alley,
which Oh Thursday night WIS set on fire
and partly burned, was again set on fire,
the thieves having placed in it two-gal-
Ion tin can Of coal oil, and iSnitcd it. The
object Of the incendiaries was no
doubt to have the ciLcan explode
and scatter the burning oil to
all parts of the building, thus insurin, its
destruction. Fortunately the vent in the oil
can was SO large that the can did not cx-
plode. The flames were discovered by Il
neighbOr woman who gave the alarm, and
Obed Robinson and Officer Elias. who
were in the neighborhoOd, ran to the
building AID kicked ont the burning oil
can before mucl, damage was done. Not
less than half dozen attempts
have been mado to burn this pottery.
and the fire of last night and night
before last have damaged it 50 much that
it will probably have to be torn down. It
is Il great pity that the scoundrcls who
have fired it cannot be detected. The oil
can was taken in charge by Joel Haines,
exchief Of the fire department, and may
possibly give some clue to the discovery Of
the incendiaries.
Attempt to Eire IL Stable.
Last night I'D attempt was made to fire 4,
frame stable belonging to Ernest Ilcnricci,
and situated on Locust alley, between Duke
and ROckland streets. \ lot OF waste was
thrown under the stable door and piece
of sheet iron was then placed against it in
order that the light could not be seen.
Owing to dampness cf the weather 10
damage was done beyond the slight scorch-
ing of the door frame.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12
When R0gucS Fall llHt.

Tie sentorial struggle is likely to prove
useful to the public in an unexpected
way, as the prominent men of the Re.
publican party in the state are taken up
one after another by the factions, and
are fired upon by enemies in the party
until they fall. The people will have a
very interesting series of pen pictures to
consult hereafter, should any of the
wounded ducks recover sufficiently to
appear again in the political field. Re-
publican testimony about Republicans
ought to he satisfactory to Republicans :;
and after the ventilation given to the
character of the long list of Republi-
can statesmen who are about to appear
in the senatorial race, it ought to he as
sumvd that a great deal OF poor ReDubii-
can timber will be retired permanently
from the popular gaze. The evidence of
their friends, proving them unfit fer the
senatorial or any other pnblic trust, is
very valuable to the public. Mr.. Oliver
and Mr.. Grow have disappeared and Mr..
Beaver and Mr.. Bayne are following
after.
The Harrisburg Telegraph has devoted
itself with great gustO to Mr.. Bayne's
extinction. 1t has secured copy of a
work written 10y him in 1855 when, it
says, he was quite a young man, entitled
Popery Subyersive of American In
stitutions and the Designed Destruction
of this Republic 10y the Papal Church"
This book it declares that Mr.. Bayne
subsequently sought to suppress, buying
up every available copy and burning it
and it alleges that ''this complete change
was effected 10y 4 marriage that brought
Thomas NJ: Bayne pecuniary indcpen-
dence and firmly fixed him under
the spell: of the church, That is
quite an onslaught on d fellow Republi-
can to be produced 10y no other cause
than his undertaking to seek the United
States Senate. 1t is quite enough, if
true, 10 make his election unadvisablc.
The gravamen of the charge against Mr..
Bayne is that lie was bribed with his
father-ir-'aw's money. A senator ought
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12
STATE ITEMS,

George Redpath, aged A, resident o
MilltOwn, Montgomery county, was killed
by 4 locomotive at WissonOming station
on the New York division of the Pennsyl
vania railroad.
\ breast Of the inside workings Of the
Rich irdson colliery, at Pottsyille, caught,
fire several days ago from y blast, but i;
was thought the fire was under control
Within 4 day or two, however. it has
been discovered that the fire is burnin.
fiercely, and explosions have been fre,
quent. The mine will be flooded
The Republican committees Of Phi!a,;cl.
pha and Pittsburgh have ordered their
tickets for the municipal elections to be
printed at the Office of the Harrisburg
Telegraph. The Republicans of the two
great cities of the state evidently believe in
organ at the state capital.
NJ. II. Silvertllcrn, of Eric, concocted a
scheme by which he believed the whole
senatorial difficulty might he amicably
settled. He proposed that the choice of a
candidate he left to a committee of confer
ence, composed of an equal representation
from both sides, and that the man
selected by this conference be elected
without murmur. Thus far the scheme
docs not seem to have taken great hold Of
anybody and Mr.. SilverthOrn is beginning
to entertain some doubt if he can secure
its adoption.
John Meybert, farmer Of Canaan,
while throwing bundle Of straw from the
upper loft of his barn to the ground floor,
thirty-nine feet below. slipped and fell
from the lofts, striking head first upon tho
knife of a moving machine. Three teeth
passed full length into his head. Meybert
rolled to the outside door in his agony,
where he was found by his son few min
utes later in adying condition. The boy,
at the urgent request of his father.
dragged him through the snow and slush
a quarter Of a mile to his home. He had
no other means of removing him. Mr..
Meybart's cries could be heard for half a
mile. He died a few hours after reacllin.
his home.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
JR. d. L. \. NJ.
Empire Council Anniversary

The ninth anniversary of Empire coun-
Gil, Nc.l:O, Jr. q. t.A. NJ, was celebrated
last evening in their hall. Delegations
were present from Conestoga Nos. and
30, Mannheim, No. 32. Strasb,.rg. No 6J.
and Middlctown, No. 1865. The pro-
gramme of the evening was follows Adj
dress of welcome by National Representa-
tive ]. p. Winower. after which an ode en-
titled /" Welcome Brother" was sung bv
all present. S. s. Cross presiding at the
organ. \. NJ. Albright recited n Money
less Man, which was we'll rendered.
s $. Cross performed the national airs on
the organ in his usual good style. F. s.
Miley sang some good songs He was fol-
lowed by W. Hubley on the harmonica.
after which refreshments, consisting of
all kinds of fancy cakes and lemonade,
were served. The Junior band, being pres
ent, played 4 number of pieces for which
they were applauded. Refreshments were
again served, consisting Of ice cream and
| cake. S. s. Cross PLAYED several selec-
tiOns on the organ. Music by Junior
band. Addresses were then made by
Brothers Z. X. Clecver and \. NJ. Al
bright. Refreshments were again served.
Singing by Empire Slec club, consisting of
Bros. Winower, White, Milcy and Scheid.
j. L. Winower then sang several comic
songs in good style, for which he was
loudly applauded. Harmonic solo by W.
Hubley. Refreshments. Addresses were
made by Chas. Bonasch, J. NJ. ChilE,s,
Ewd. Jones, Edw. Snyder. E. 5. Kurtz,
n. Bonshoif, W. Allen and J. Houser, of
No. %; Chas. Beam, OF No. 6J: J. II.
Keevcr and J. Raymond. of No. 1856. J.
NJ. ChilIas recited, "'rhe Battlefield OF
Gettysburg
The chairman, J. p. Winower. then al
dressed the audience, in his address
giving a past history of the workings
of the council since its organization.
He was followed by Bros. A. Leonard, W.
A. McGlinn, J. II. Trisslcr, Jacob Givler,
Chas Rees, I. c. Mishler, L n. Winowcr,
of 12O, and speaking in general by members
present. The band played the dox"lo.y
| after which the closing ode was sung by
all present. The ninth anniversary exer-
cises were voted a success by all present.
The committee Of arrangements were
J. p. Winower. chairman, A. Leonard, j.
r. Trissler. f. N. Winowcr. \. NJ Al
bright, J. r. Givler, Chas Rces. W. A.
Mctilinn and |. c. Mishler.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12
WASHINGTON BOROUGH POLiTiCs



hDOlys?
At a late "c;tizens' meeting in Wash.
ingtOn borough the following ticket was
agreed upon, VIM. Charles presiding and
IL. Fislel acting as secretary:
Burgess-Geo. W. Roberts.
Assistant Burgess-A. X. Stautler
Counci!-D. n. Kaufman, John Meisk-
cy, ii. ii. Fislcl, Jos. Steiner, Christian
Valley, Henry Fishcl.
School Director-Wm. .0rtman, Henry
Mcllin"er.
Bero' Constablc--Cpper ward, Frank
Wilson Lower ward, Robert Wcrtz.
High Constable-JacOb Kise.
Assessors-Upper ward, ID. N. Kanff-
man Lower ward, W. e. Hoover.
Auditor-.Iohn Nieiskey.
Judge-Uppper ward, John Sl,artzer.
Inspector-Upper ward, ii. ii. Fishel.
Judge-Lowcr ward, Martin Bitner.
Inspcct0r-Lowcr ward, Christian va
ley.
An intelligent Democratic correspond
ent complains that the ticket does not
meet the demand Of the meeting for re-
form, since many now in Office are on it.
Ii is also complained that the Democratic
county committee issued 10 call for Dem
ocratic nominations and hcails the mixed
ticket, aiiOrfling no chance for a Demo
cratic movement, and the situation is al
together SO mixed that it cannot be told
which are the Mulhoolys and who are the
bosses. But as it is the only ticket in the
field all may yet be well and end we'll in
Washington, L. e..
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12
Contempt of Court.

During the trial Of contested will case
in the superior court at Chicago yesterday,
number of women being the contestants,
much i'll feeling was developed. When
Judge Jameson rose to retire for lunch,
one Of the contestants, no longer able to
govern her anger, struck another with her
fist. The blow was returned, and then
hair-pulling was INDUCED in, until, in a
few minutes, eight women, one of them
70 years Of age, were involved in the
fight. The attorneys for the contestants
separated the principal clients by seizing
them by the waists and the reappearance
of the judge finally restored quiet, though
scratched faces and torn clothes gave evil
dence of the fray.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12
HEARILESS CANAKlJ.


"E.hlccT bTDuuCSS L1nvb anu " OIL.
The report published in yesterday 8
papers that Patrick McAleer had beef,
killed and his brother Harry seriously
injured by the explosion OF y boiler at Pro-
violence X. L., a few days ago, appears to
have been entirely unfOunded; and
the letter received by their sister Margaret
residing in this city, purpOrting to have
been written by the superintendent of the
works where the accident was said to have
happened, is a forgery. The report Of the
accident caused great distress among the
relatives and friends Of the McAIeers in
this city, and although she is in i'll health
Miss. Margaret commenced making
to 80 on to Prov
idence and see her dead or wounded
relatives. She teIegraphed to that effect
to the superintendent of the works,
whose name had been forged to the letter
she received, and that gentleman promptly
telcsrapied back to her that he brothers
were alive and well. Whn perpetrated
the forgery or what the motive could have
been. is not known. Ii the perpetratOr
can he discovered he shOuld be severely
punished for causing such unnecessary
to relatives and friends.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12
Prof. Hall at Indiana.

The following paragraph relating to our
welLknown and accomplished tOwnsman,
Prof. VIM. B. Hall, professor of vocal
music in the state normal school at Indi-
ana, Pa, is clipped from the Progress of
that place
"Prof Hall is rendering full satisfac-
tion at our public schools. His inseruc-
tions in vocal music are clear and concise,
and his pupils are delighted. We under
stand that the directors are taking a lively
interest in the matter and are quite con-
stant in their attendance"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12

The crop Is SAID to be generally Of Il
dark color, and that part OF it which was
planted early escaped the tlea. The crop
that is acknowledged by many to be the
the best is that of George Waller, ) acres.
1t is large. good color and entirely free
from flea bite
n broken axle caused the detention
OF an east bound freight, on Thursday
about noon one of the wheels came of Of
a car loaded with grain while it was near
| Erismans bridge, but the car held up in
some manner until it reached lIiestand's
lumber yard where it was stopped and the
| wreck train scnt it on it's way in short
time. No damage to the cargo.
The school board was unable to draw Il
| quorum last night and in consequence did
not have. 4 meeting.
John Stun gave his cigarmakers-thir-
teen in NUMBER sleigl, ride to Mt. Joy
| Oh Wednesday night.
Mr.. J. X. Malone sold the sOrrel horse
lie had been driving all winter to a party
| in York county for $50. Israel Goodman
| also sold one he owned for $l3O.
Mrs. Mary Bowman has almost re-
| covered from Il light attack of diphthc-
ria.
Judge Libl,art is somewhat better in
general health, but his sight has not I'M
proved.
! We We're mistaken in giving to DR..
Greene, of Lancaster, the entire credit OF
b. T. Sultzbacli's cOnva!escence. lie says
DR.. Reich and DR.. Armor, together will,
goo'! nursing, should have their share.
On Thursday evening Il party of about
fo ladies' and gentlemen drove to May
town and were entertained by DR.. and
Mrs. Withers. TIC heavy fog and late
rain made some doubtful as to tine best
manner Of conveyance, and in consequence
there was II mixture Of carriages and
sleigls. The disasreeable weather was
great contrast, though, to the spirits Of the
doctors guests, and no small part Of the
enjoyment was 4 summons to beautiful
and tastefu!ly arranged table Of creams,
cakes, fruits, &c. At II o'clock they
started home delighted with their recep-
tiOn.
Tie River at Marietta.
The ice Oh the river started last evening
at six O'Clock, and has been going OF
quietly since, the water not having risen
any considerable amount since the break up
and not reaching bank full by four Or five
feet. This morning ut two o clock strong
south east wind commenced bringing heavy
rains
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12

The York county papers report the fol
lowing sales of leaf tobacco around Corsti.
tuition to Lancaster buyer. 'sGeo. NJ.
Wiley. acres at Is, 6 and 2; II. T. Day,
2. at II, 5 and 3; Jacob Grancel. 9. at Is
5 and 2: Matthew c. Mitchell. II, at :
round joseph G. Mitchell, 2, at 1G, 5
and 3; W Fishel, 2, at Is, ) and 3: A.D.
Harrison, 2, at u, ) and 3: Calvin Rich
ardson, 2, price unknown.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12

Lock Haven and the river rising rapidly
beyond, lumbermen and others are not
without apprehensions. Some fifteen miles
above Lock Haven the ice has been hove
upon the tracks of the Philadelphia s.
Erie railroad, and it is feared that the
trains will be blocked. Rain is reported
at Lock Haven Great quantities of tim
Der and logs have been caught in the ice
gorges, which will be carried Off when
they move.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12
Chunder and Lightning.

About two O'Clock this morning Il heavy
rain set in and continued with considerable
severity until about 10 o'clock. About
o'clock there were several distinct flashes
Of lightning and one very heavy peal Of
thunder. It is not often we are visited by
thunder and lightning in mid-winter.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12
The Champion Mean Man,

Old Bob KcywOrth is noted in Galveston
for being an exceedingly stingy landlord.
Jim GrOce was paying him $50 month
for an old, weather-beaten house. He
asked to have it painted, but his request
was refused, and he did the work HIM
SELF AS soon rs the painting was over,
KcywOrth raised the rent to $25. "Why
do you raise the rent ~ asked jim. "On
account of the improvement" replied the
old man, "You know the house has
just been painted, and newly painted
house is always worth s. more thau Il
shabby one.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-02-12

An urgent call comes from the NJ. E.
church at Rising Sun, Nd, for monetary
aid to save it from the sheriff's hammer.
Having built an elegant church when the
times were ''lush," with debt to cover
in hard times, is bringing anxiety and
sorrow, if nothing worse.