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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-11-14
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MoNDAY EVENING, NOV. II, 1881.
The Fontatne Engine q Failure.


The wonderful FOntaine locomotive, for
which great results were promised, and
which was to have been given a trial of
speed shortly on the New York division of
tho Pennsylvania railroad, has been sud-
denly sent back to the shops at Paterson,
N. j., where it was constructed. The
engine was brought to Altoona for prelim-
mary work, where its peculiar construc-
tion of upper and lower driving wheels
was carefully examined by the officers of
the railroad company, and afterwards
given trial. This trial was not
satisfactory to locomotive experts.
They said that the damage to
the tracks was greater than the COM
pensation in expected! economy ia time.
An officer of the company says that it the
engine was given a straight track and one
car it could undoubtedly make good time,
but if tried under the same circumstances
as engines Oh this road are the results
would be very unsatisfactory. "Now,
for instance he said. i've take an en-.
gne OF the kind known as long legged
No. 10,' hitch on ten cars and
start her off. Away she goes, swing
ing around curves and climbing
mountain sides, and giving the speed that
the builder calculated in his model. l
doubt if the FOntaine engine could make
any kind of time up mountain side with
one car, and / should feel considerably
alarmed in a swing around curve behind
the new machine. You can rest assured
that such style of engine will never be
adopted on this road, and do not think it
will be wanted in the West, for it could not
run against the heavy winds they have on
roads out there"
Mr.. Joseph Neal, of Pittsburgh, claims
that tho engine is an infringement upon
patent of his, and has instructed his agent
in Philadelphia, Mr.. Marcus F. Richard
son, to proceed against the owners. Mr..
Neal says that the engine is his patent
precisely with the exception of applying
the power at different angle. He built
model in 1864 and took it to Philadel-
phia, where he interested in it a Mr.. Rich
ardson, who was to have half of the profits
realized. 1t was built to propel street cars
and the principle was SO arranged as to
increase the power and traction of the ac-
tuatinS force rather than the speed. But
the patent obtained covered the right to
use wheels of varied sise. SO that high
speed could be obtained if desired. "Unfor
tunately," says Mr.. Neal, "railrOaders and
others who were shown the machine failed
to see its good points, and the building of
others was abandoned"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-11-14
Honorable Mention,

OF all the remedies on earth that well may
claim attention, Dr. Thomas Eclcctric Oil
commands especial mention For wOnurOus
power IL cure disease. its fame none can
throttle. Its merits are not in the puff. but
are ineih" the bottle. Rheumatism, neuralgia,
sore throat, asthma, bronchitis diphtheria,
etc, are all cured by Thomas EcIcctric Oil
For sale at II. Il. COchran's drug store. 1877
North Queen street, Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-11-14
JOe'S Leg.

Not far from Fayette City, are two
mining villages, named severally Pull
it - and "Stretch it. " Between these
two places lives Joe Davis, who was so un-
fortunate Il few months ago as to have his
leg amputated on account of injury re-
ceivcd in the mine. After the operation,
his leg amputated, was buried on the hill
side just in front of the door of the dwell
ing, but the spot was unknown to Joe. In
course of time the rains descended and the
floods came and SO beat on the burial spot
OF joe; lr. that the box became visible to
the naked eye, and attracted more espec-
tally the attention Of Joe. He inquired
over and over again rs he became able to
hobh!e 'about. what was the meaning of
that peculiarly shaped box tumbling down
the hillside. The secret was finally let
out to him. He had it inferred again ON
the roadside and 4 fence erected around
the spot. Travellers inquisitive questions
weaiicd him, and he now has the inscrip-
ton .Inc's Leg painted on the fence.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-11-14
HOTELS.

rTEaMED OYSTERS
- Specially made of Steamed Oysters at the
SPRECHEE HOUSE,
No. q North Duke Street.
Having furnished our Restaurant with a
boiler for steaming oysters. we take this meth.
cd OF informing the public that We are pre-
pared at all times to furnish them to families
at their houses or at the restaurant.
ladies' entrance, No. p North Duke street
CROFT Il COPELAND
Oot29tfd ProprietOis.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-11-14
Beds OF Down Feel Hard.

All beds seem hard to the rheumatic. Then
harkcn Nr pceviSh sufferers! Apply DIR
Thomas Eclcctric Oil TO your aching joints
and muscles. Rely upon it that you will eX-
pcrirEcc SPEEDY rrilct Such. at least, Is the
testimony of those who have used it. The re-
mc,ly j. likewise successfully resOrteu to fol
throat and lang diseases, SprainS, bruises, etc
For sale at IL. Il. Cochran'S drug store l37
North Queen street Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-11-14
DIR. CHAS. A. GREENE.
LAG EAST KING STREET.
MWF&S

DEAD THIS
~ LANCASTER, PA. April 2S lsSl.
The kIDNEYCURA MIRO COMPANY.
Gents-1t gives me much pleasure to say
that after using one pack of KlDNEYCURA
l have been entirely cured of 4 severe pain IN
my back and side, of long standing and that,
too, after trying various known remedies /
have every confidence in your medicine,
cheerfully recommend it, and know that many
OF my friends who have used it have been
benefited. PETER BAKEH
m2Clyd Foreman Examiner ana Express.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-11-14
ERIYELEXS' GUIDE,

] aSCASTEH AND .!lLLEHSVILLE X.
/ Cars run 81 follows:
Leave Lancaster tP. K. Drpot), at J, g. 49,
il:;I H. M, AMI :, I. 4 AMI $40 p. m, excent on
saturday, VIXEN the last leaves at $50 D. M.
Leave Miliersville dover end) ut 5, 3, and 10
H. NJ. and I, ;, and y. III.
Cars run daily nn ~ we time except on Sun.
day.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-11-14

Go to H. Il. Cucnr..n's Drug Store, l37 North
Queen street tor Mrs. Freelidn's NeW Ma
hOnat Dyes. For brightness and durability OF
colOr,;irc unc'ual,,l. Color from 9 to 5 pounds.
Directions in English and German. Price. Il
cents.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-05-04
Judge Hunts Second official Order.

The custom of sailing before the wind
should be avoided, whenever it is possible, as
experience has demonstrated that it is much
better to wait for the breeze and carry it along
if not too heavy.
Commanders Of sailing ships-of-War,
have observed, are addicted to the practice
Of "~staggering under all they can carry"
This matter will receive early attention, as
the necessity for reform in this direction
would seem imperative.
When dirty weather is threatened, or when
there is reason to suspect breakers ahead, the
Captain should heave to, or three, but never
more than four.
In taking on board ammunition, and pow
der, and shot, and shells, and caps, etc., the
fore, main and mizzen trucks should be utll-
lied, in connection with the animals belong
ing the horse marines.
It is deemed best to abolish dog watches.
The practice is believed to encourage idleness
among the sailors, and necessitates the keep
inc on board a. number Of useless beasts
WHOSE pIScuCC lIusl NC aAy tAiuS u az
sirable.
While beating to windward, care should be
taken to have Q sufficient quantity Of star
board tacks on board, in case Of running into
the winds eye, which can not at all time be
avoided.
All anchors should be accurately weighed
before being taken on board, and the weight
plainly marked on each, thereby saving time
and avoiding trouble when a ship is about to
take her departure.
All "splicing' should be done by the
chaplain, as he is the person upon whom
the performance of that ceremony most
properly devolyes.
When sailing in tropical seas, the breeches
Of the guns should be removed and carefully
slowed away, to be replaced when again en-
tering colder ATTITUDES and longitudes.
Should a seaman inadvertently leave his
watch below, and fail to find it on his return
the Captain will provide him with another
from one Of the ships stores.
The practice Of carrying logs merely for
the purpose Of "heaving' them, is Of ques-
tionable propriety, and will form a subject
for future inquiry.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-05-04
IA Electric Light.

Since the Edison Company located on Fifth
avenue, just off Fourteenth street, it has
shown q good deal of activity in preparing
for business. The house it occupies is one
Of the old-time brown stone mansions, but
wealthy families don't care to live down that
way any more, and the whole neighborhood
is passing over to trade. The Edison Com
pany has received permission from the Alder
men to lay pipes and run wires in any or all
parts Of the city. The able aldermen were
quite enthusiastic for giving the permission,
and q suspicion was thereby created in some
narrow minds that each and every statesman
in the board had received "a stake what
ever that may be. II it means honeywell,
it is really q shame how some folks talk about
aldermen. And yet have known an alder
man to borrow So and pay it back within q
month. Fact. But the electric light: It's use
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-05-04
ReacOmsGe1dss Tally.

When Lord B~eaconsfeld went to Berlin to
complete the surrender which be passed off
or his ignorant dupes as a brilliant triumph,
he was most assiduous il paying court to the
Russian Chancellor. He called on the Chan
cellor's son before his father arrived, and as
soon as the Prince reached Berlin he hasten
ed to cover him with compliments. Vanity
is still, as ever, the foible Of the Russia Chan
cellor, and Lord Beaconstield fooled him to
the top Of his bent. One Of dis compliments
will serve as a sample Of the rest. edo you
know" exclaimed Lord Beaconsfeld, in his
most engaging way, as soon as be met Prince
G~ortschakoff, Il have been all my life under
your CHARM "Under my charm ~ said
the bewildered Chancellor. eyes," replied
the undaunted plenipotentiary. "When I
was a young man about town you were my
beau ideal. And how often, when [ had said
my best things, Countess D would say,
with a smile, it is very good, but nothing
like Prince Gortschakofff!! y"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-05-04
a DasOlaGe KEOOn.

There is nothing il astronomy more i'm
pressive than the utter desolation and death
that reign on the chalk-like surface Of this
dead planet. There are no clouds to diver
sify the sky, no twilight to prolong the day,
no sound to break the eternal silence. I'M
mense %craters, deep assures, rounded hillocks
and the scars Of mighty connections are all
that remain Of regions that were probably
habitable like the earth in times gone by. The
view Of the terminator was the most interest
ing. Instead of the unbroken line Of ligh@
that maks its appearance to the naked eye,
tie moons rough edge was formed of branch
ing horns Of radiant light, like the antler, Of
q stag or huge formations Of coral. These
were the SUBMITS of lunar mountains, lighted
up by the sun, which was just rising to this
part of the moon. The bright mountain
peaks were weld and wonderful as we'll as
beautiful, though their only admirers were
observers $40, 900 miles away
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-05-04
THE RIVER E

in New York is increasing quite fast. A
the theaters have it outside, and several hotels
use It in the lower story, A number of stores
on Broadq way and Fourteenth street use it,
but mostly at the doors, where it lights up the
windows we'll for passers by, and W as
a sort Of advertisement. The postof1ce is
now entirely lighted BY it, and some Of the
downtown offices use it altogether. I be-
leye it has not yet been introduced into any
private houses, though arrangements for its
introduction have been made in a few cases.
The new Vanderbilt houses and some others
Of the more expensive sort will be lighted by
it exclusively-that is, by the small lamps,
about equal in power to a gas jet, not, Of
course by the great staring affair used in the
streets, and almost dazzling to look at. The
Maxim light is the softest yet seen in New
York, but the Edison people say theirs is now
even better, and they are very confident about
it's success. There is no sign as yet, though,
Of the gas companies going out of business.
They seem to be doing just as we'll as before
the electric light was heard Of, and if q con-
sumner grumbles about his bill, the chances
are that he won't get @ bit more satisfaction
than il the old times.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-05-04
THE END OF THE WORLD.
a a Who Is Anxious TO See the Grand
WEnO-UE %.
Virginia, New, Enterprise. ]

Virginia, New, Entefpfee.l
ssSay, what is there in this talk about Old
Mother What-you-call-her, the conjugation
of the planets, and the world comm to an
end this year?" asked a g~rizzled old 49er,
the corner of e.. and Union streets with a big
telescope under his left arm. 'tDo you think
the old world is going to pass in her checks p
"Well," said the professor, stWe certainly
have during this year some remarkable
movements in the principal planets"
"Anything liable to bust loose very soon p
''Before long. Let me seat nine o'clock
on the night Of April q, Saturn will be il
conjunction with the sun"
Good for 8 starter? What next ?"
'At seven o'clock the next morning, Sa-
turn and Jupiter will be in conjunction"
"Bully! That's business !"
CAT nine o'clock that morning Jupiter will
come into conjunction with the SUM-"
"Hurrah! All getting in their work On
the sun. I can see old Sol beginning to get
shaky on his pins. What next ?"
"On the second Of May, Venus comes into
conjunction with the sum-
"Glory! The old gal gets in her lick on
the sun, too. It's a getting hot now. Hit
him again, old GAL"
"On the 18th of May Neptune will be in
conjunction with the SUM-"
''Tiptop; old Nep, and all Of 'em going
square at the sun, like so many butting billy
goats. I'll live to see it yet. Who goes at
him next?"
con the 18th of May Mercury comes into
conjunction with the sun, and Uranus will
be at right angles"
"My what will be at right angles?'
uranus"
''The HI! Then I'll be in at the grand
bust up, sure. Is that all?"
E'Those will be the principal occurrences"
And quite sufficient, too. They'll fetch
the old craft-theyll knock the whole world
off her pins. I'm much obliged, professor.
I'm ready to peg out any minute if | can see
the big shoW-see the old world blow up in q
blaze Of glory, like q big freWork. Do you
know I've alters wanted to see this very bust
ness. Why it will pay NE for all the misery
I've had in living up to date. I'll be up
bright and early on the morning Of the 18th
OF May, to see old Merkry git in the last at
the sun and bust up all her creation. I'm
really much obliged, and Ill drink with yer,
professor, ef you've got a slick quarter about
yer clothes-if you haven't, damus, we'll
soak yer old telescope"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-05-04
An Astronomers Opinion.

The celebrated English astronomer, Rich
ard A. Proctor, has been giving an opinion
which, if based on correct conclusions, is q
startling onein reference to the comet of 1860
In his view, trouble of q serious character to
our earth impends. It is alleged that the
comets return has been reduced from IT'S to
81 years, and that it will appear again in
about II years, with . probability Of being
absorbed BY the sun. It is intimated that Sir
Isaac Newton entertained the same opinion,
and predicted future trouble from this source.
AS the comet nears the sun its velocity is
increased. Its present velocity is estimated
at 800 miles q second, and it is thought the
danger lies, ''not from absorption Of SO much
matter as may exist in that comets head and
nucleus, but from the conversion Of the mo-
mentum Of the swiftly revolving mass of the
comet into heat, the thermal equivalent Of
its mechanical energy"
Mir. Proctor says: II have for my own
part been long Of opinion that the periodical
increase of such stars as Mira (the wonderful
STAR in the Whale, and Eta Of some large
comet followed by q meteoric train about
these two stars. II ever the day is to come
when the heavens shall dissolve with fervent
heat, the cause of the catastrophe will be the
downfall Of some great comet on the SUM-"
He asserts it is his opinion that the comet re-
ferred to will certainly be absorbed by the
sun aud claims that las it's period is dimin-
ishing rapidly it may fall into the sun sat an
early date" with the alarming immediate re-
suit that s'sll the higher forms Of life at least
both animal and vegetable, will be destroyed
off the surface Of the earth. And though in q
few days the sun might resume his ordinary
l@ustre, and no longer glow with abnormal
heat, he would pour his rays on q family OF
worlds in which not one Of the higher forms
Of either vegetable or animal life would re-
main ii existence" It remains for some
other astronomer Of equal ability to confirm
or dispute the theories Of Mr.. Proctor. He
NAV be more scientific, though no more re-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-05-04
NOCTURNE.

The Thames noct1rne Of blue and gold WI
Changed to a harmony IL gray;
Abarge with ochre-colored hay
Dropt from the wharf; and chill and cold.
The yellowfog came creeping down
The bridges, till the Houses walls
Seemed changed to soadows, and 81. Pau
Loomed like a bubble DER the town.
Then suddenly arose the clang
Of waking life; the streets were stirred
With country wagons; and q bird
Flew to the glistening roofs, and sang.
And a pale woman allalone,
The daylight kissing her wan hair,
Loitered beneath the gas-lamp's flare
With lips of flame and heart of stone.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-05-04

liable than the bogus "Mother Shipton.'
whose world-renoWned representation
1.-THE world to an end will come
In eighteen hundred eighty-one,'
has driven some Weak-minded persons Of
slender, enfeebled faith, crazy.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-05

A fragrant instance of Star route irregu-
larities is furnished by the route from st.
Paul, to st. Louis on the Mississippi
river. Prominent postal officers protest
ed against the establishment OF the route,
declaring it was already covered and the
mails would only be delayed by the new
route. 1t is alleged $7l, 900 year was
paid for transporting empty pouches on
this route.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-05

The New York Posts Washington spe-
cial of Wednesday says: ga personal
friend of Senator Platt, of New York, is
authority for the statement that there is
no foundation for the rumors that Sena-
tor Platt intends to swing away from
Senator Conkling and build up party in
New York State in the nature of an Ad-
ministration machine"
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-05

The excess of exports of merchandise
for March was $24 1854 900; last year &c.
AGA, 900; for the nine months ended March
1924, 855, 900; for last year $3.50, ,082 900;
for twelve months $243, 446, 900; last year
$194, 472, 900. Excess of imports in gold
and silver in March was Sc, 900; last
year $lO6, 900: nine months ended March
1878, 623, 900; last year $75, ,671 900; twelve
months $78, ,943 900; last year $40, 773, 900.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-05

Col. Robert G. Ingersoll has just clos
ed series of Sunday evening lectures in
the New York Academy of Music. In
those lectures he has boldly assaulted
every form of religious belief, denied the
existance Of the God of the Christian, and
crucified afresh the Saviour of mankind.
And still the Bible will continue to be
read, the religion of the Nazarene will
continue to be taught, and the name of
Jesus will be spoI Ken with love and rev.
erence and his power experienced in the
hearts and lives of men long after the
memory of IngerSoll shall have rotted.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-05

Ex-senator Dorsey has written to Post
master General James, requesting him to
make an investigation in his presence of
every contract with which his name has
been connected, so that James will be en-
abled to give him in writing the true
status of each case. Dorsey asks that
the request be granted at once that he
may not rest under injurious and Unjust
imputations, or be unnecessarily detained
from business to defend reputation
against base and unfounded assaults.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-05

The "Mississippi PLAN is bearing it's
legitimate fruit. The price of labor has
advanced and the value and rent of lands
have proportionately decreased in that
State. The colored people no longer
place any reliance on the smooth talk of
the planters and the exodus is beginning
to be felt in the scarcity of labor. Pos
sibly the necessity which knows no law
may yet compel more decent treatment
of the colored men by the white people of
that State.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-05-05

The cloud over the seat of the Russian
Government is bigger than a mans hand.
The Czer remains in his comparatively
forced seclusion at Gotschina, while the
implaCable Nihilist continue to plot and
warn. Reports from st. Petersburg say
the social and political air there grows
thicker and thicker and is fraught with
omens of an impending storm. Private
letters describe the city as like a great
gloomy prison house, and all live a con-
stant state of suspense. Meanwhile the
outside world looks on and doubts if
people who but the other day destroyed
Jewish synagogue while the congrega-
ton were commemorating the Passover,
would know how to use and enjoy more
liberty il they had it.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-19

EOR RENT-Brick house, corner Third
II street and Pleasant avenue at 500 per
month. Enquire Geo. A. Nash, Bridge Square.
352-353
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-19
sFroZen Bears,

The Alexandria Post says ga party of st..
Paul bear hunters were put to fight by sight
of a frozen bear, that fun-lovers had carried
into the thicket.'
And thereby hangs tale. If any one deems
it safe he can solicit further information from
Prof Julius Zahonyi.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-19
Travelling Men, Take Notice

Members of the Northwestern Travelling
Mems association are requested to meet in the
Merchants hotel reception room at s o'clock,
Thursday evening, Dec %, to make final ar.
engagements for sending delegates to the gem
eral meeting of the ASSOCIATION to be held in
Chicago, Dec. 30. Members desiring informa-
tion should communicate with W. D. Haw
kins, secretary, st. Paul, and all who cannot
attend the Chicago meeting are requested to
send their proxies to this officer, SO that the
Minnesota branch of the association may be
fully represented at that meeting.
All the new goods are on the shelves of the
99-cent Store. Don't wait for the rush, but
go at once.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-19
Gold PENS. Pencils and Charms.

Photograph and autograph albums, ciga-
rette and cigar cases of ivory and pearl and
olive wood, paper and book marks at Sherwood
Hough's bookstore, corner Third and Waba-
shaw streets.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-19
For Sale.

One thousand cords of dry slabs, retail price
81 per cord, delivered. JOHN DowLAN,
Corner Fifth and Wabashaw streets.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-19

You will find just what you want at the 80
eept Store-the finest and cheapest Christmas
goods,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-19

Now is the time to select your Christmas
goods at the 99-cent Store. Go before the
great rush commences.