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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
STATE ITEMS.

Governor Hoyt has appointed George
Lieb Harrison, of Philadelphia, commits
sioner on behalf of the state to proceed to
London, England, to assist in the trans
portation to this country of the remains OF
William Penn.
The drowned body Of an unknown man,
commonly dressed, wearing a necktie,
slouch hat, side whiskers and moustache,
good looking, was discovered in foot of
water in Bald Eagle creek, East Tyrone,
by William Blair and son, while fishing.
The man was aged about forty years ;
had on his person a comb and an empty
purse.
Phillips s. Sheafer, of Pottsville, were de-
stroyed by fire last evening. The fire
originated from . spark from an engine
which was taking away train of coal
cars. The breakers were situated on the
Lebanon s. fremont branch of the Phila-
delphia & Reading road and had been
burned before. Loss, $50, 900, and work
for zoo persons.
The resignation of J. D. Laying, general
manager of the Pennsylvania railroad
company's lines west of Pittsburg, is an.
nounced. 1t was alleged that there had
been some unpleasantness between the
general officers, but Mr.. Laying has said
the reports of disagreement were untrue
and he had resigned to accept apOsition in
leading line with headquarters at Chi
cagO, and which is understood to be the
Chicago & Northwestern.
Seven students have been expelled from
Phillips Exeter academy, and three sus.
pended. Last Wednesday evening about
twenty students visited several of the pro.
fsssors' houses and gave noisy serenade,
accompanying it with groans and Kisses
Windows of three of the professors house.
were also broken. hence the above action
of the faculty. The sentiment of the great
body of the students is against the perpe-
traitors.
A wOman's leg has been found in Fits
burgh sewer; and the body of drowned
woman in the Allegheny. She was about
| five feet five inches high, weighed about
| 100 pounds, was of dark complexion ant
had long black hair. She wore blacl
| cashmere dress, barred flannel peticOat
straw bonnet, with black ribbon, and hat
on red striped stockings and leather shoe
with brass tips on the heels, and had 9
rosary in her pocket.
| In Allegheny county seven of the min
Republican conventions passed off quietly,
nominating the following candidates
Clerk of Courts, Arch. H. ROwand; Regis
ter, Philip Hoerr Commissioners, ROber
f. Mercer and Henry Warner Controller
Josiah Speer Recorder, w. H. Graham
Associate Judge of Orphans Court, J. w
Over Assistant District Attorney, Joh
O. Petty; Poor Director, w. j. Steen
| The sheriff7s and treasurer's convention
adjourned in row without nominations.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
+. & M. Commencement.

The faculty Of the college announce that
the exercises of commencement week will
begin with the baccalaureate sermon on
Sunday, June 18th, at 10 a. m.
On Tuesday, June 14tl, there will be a
meeting of the board of trustees at p. IN.
and at 8 p. m. the address before tho lit
erary societies will be delivered in the
court house by Rev. DR.. C. z. Weiser.
On Wednesday, June Is, there will oe
society reunions at 81 a. m., and a meet
ing of the alumni at 10 a. m. alumni
dinner at. 124 p. M, and at p. m, the
address before the alumni will he deliv-
cred in the college chapel by Rev. j.
Spangler Kieffer, A. NJ, of Hagerstown,
Maryland.
The commencement exercises will be
held in the college chapel on Thursday,
June 16, in two sessions, at 81 a. m. and
24 p. m.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
Henry BIunsOn's Condition.

Henry MunsOn, the man who attempted
suicide on Sunday last, still lies in a pre-
cariOus con litiOn at hisresidence ON North
Water street. Tho renewed probing for
the bullet proved unsuccessful. He is
kept constantly under the influence Of
narcotics, but when reused from the
stupor speaks in short, disconnected sen-
tcnces that have no meaning whatever.
The attending physicians state that as yet
they see no signs Of a decisive change for
the better.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25

Six citizens of Eagle Pass, Texas, crossed
the Rio Grande on Sunday evening to sec
a circus performance at Piedras Negras.
They had no sooner entered the town than
they were arrested by fifteen soldiers, un-
der Captain Villareai, Of the Mexican gar
rison and taken to the Jail, where they
passed the night. On Monday morning a
find ou. what had become of them, and
the prisoners were then taken before the
alcade, who discharged them, no charge
being made.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25

Near and Across the Couaty Lines.

!. Near and Across the C0uaty Lines.
The congregation of Little Britain Pres
byterian church presented Rev. A. Michael
who recently resigned the pastOrate, .
handsome gold watch as token of their
high regard for him. Mr.. Michael sailed
for Europe on the Goth.
Sparks from the locomotive of the
Peach Bottom railway set fire to the
woods of Simpson Preston, at Point Look
out and burned over As acres. It burned
for two days and much of the young tim
Der was ruined.
Owing to the disappointments in making
sale of the product and the labor and diff
culties attending the growing and curing
of the crop, many of the farmers in Ches-
ter and Cecil counties who tried the pro-
ductiOn of tobacco last year will not grow
any this year. Some others will cultivate
on smaller scale.
The Reading firemen are trying to raise
s5, 900 among the citizens to make q sue
cess of the firemen's tournament there in
September.
The select city council of Reading had
three minute session the other evening.
Mr.. John D. Missimer, of the Reading
Eagle nest, has been sued for libel and de-
famatiOn of character by George Smith,
jr., of Union township, for allegations con-
cerping him in connection with a certain
insurance case.
The sensational story recently published
pretending to describe tho case of Miss A..
Holloway, stating that she was wilfully
ously false and harmful" The young
lady has been suffering for moro than .
year with a very severe attack of dys-
| pepsia.
More tobacco will be planted this year
in and around Adamstown than any pre-
vious year. Henry r. Redcay will put out
six acres Hon. Esaias Blllingsfelt, four :;
Regar Brothers, four I: Nicholas Redcay,
H. G. MOhn, Benjamin Steffy, Benjamin
Lands and number of others, from one
to three acres. Much of last years crop
remains unsold, and is now being packed
in boxes, and cured for next years mar
ket.
The solemnity of Decoration Day, at
Gettysburg, is to be disturbed by visit
from the Pennsylvania Legislature to the
memorable ground.
There will be q four days grove meeting
held at Wrightsdale, Fulton township, to
begin ON Thursday evening, June 9th, and
continue over the Sabbath. Rev. Albert
w. Parry, formerly of ElktOn, Nd, but
now of Philadelphia, will have charge of
the services.
| York's new opera house was formally
opened on Monday night by the appear
ance of Mr.. John S. Clarke before q large
and fashionable audience.
In Lower Oxford township, Chester
county, many sheep have lately died from
an unknown cause. They are driven into
their pens at night apparently in perfect
health, and on the following morning
numbers are found dead. The Messrs
Cooper alone lost thirteen ewes and abOu
twenty lambs in this unaccountable man
ner, and number of others have met will
similar losses.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
Sal0 OF Horses.

Samuel Hess s. Son sOld at public sale
at the Merimac house, for Daniel Logan,
20 head of horses from Franklin county.
10 out of the lot sold at an average of
s21O.S7 per head and two sold for sos.
Sam'l Hess & Son sold on the oath inst
at Petersburg, East Hempfeh township,
of $17S.95; tho highest one brought 424O.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
For ShorlH.

kready IS high, but Highs higher,
Lochsr Is low, but can still guy Geyer,
And even Geyer can comfort find,
For Miles Is miles and miles behind.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
For Register.
In the race for register,
BechtOld got u tumble;
Compton come to nothing
And W issler Whistied u mblo.


Tomorrow Thursday being Ascension
day, it will be observed by the Episcopal
and Catholic churches as high festival.
In st. James church there will be choral
celebration of the Holy Communion at 8
o'clock in the morning.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
For Prison Keeper.
George Alfred Smith,
Chuck full OF pith,
With all his kith,

MHrCIl0tl IUTWHrU WITH
\ heart than which none could be bO!,ier ::
But he opened his eyes
In the blankcst surprise,
And 50 did Jack Weise,
When they saw the size
or the army led on by BurkhOlder.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
Tho Horse and his Capers.

Levi Lands, of Neffsville, bad his horse,
which was hitched to covered wagon
standing in front of John w. Mentzer's
residence on East King street, yesterday
afternoon, when the animal frightened ut
large white carriage stone, Oh the pave
ment. He turned around quickly upset
ting the wagon and throwing Mr.. Lands
out. He held fast to the reins and was
dragged some distance but no succeeded
in stopping the horse. The shafts, one
spring and the top Of tho wagon were
broken, and Mr.. Lands was bruised and
had his clothing torn.
Yesterday while q horse belonging to
Jacob Cruel and hitched to light covered
wagon used for delivering ice cream, was
standing in front Of house at the OK
treme end of West Orange street, he
frightened and started off on run. He
turned into West King street and ran into
Prince and up tho latter street to West
Walnut, on which he was caught. The
wagon was not broken, but several small
ice cream cans We're lost.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
Prof. Eastty's Readings.

There was a good assemblage at the
court house last evening, large proper
tion being pupils of the high schools, at
tracted thither by the announcement that
Prof. w. E. Easily would give selection
of readings for the benefit of the Y. NJ.
G. A., of this city. Tho professor was in
excellent voice, and his varied programme
afforded him ample scope for the FREQ ex-
ercise of his elecutiOnary powers. His Sc.
lections ranged ''from grave to gay, from
lively to SEVERE" and among his
most notable performances were the
reading of Mark Twain's anus
ing Literary Nightmare with its
unearthly refrain OF "Punch, brothers,
punch with care ;" an extract from "Nich-
olas NickleDy," giving an account of the
breaking up of Dotheboys hall, in which
the rapid changes of vocal and facial ex-
preston were very effective " The Bells, -
by Edgar Allan Poe, the peculiar rhythm
Of which was capitally reproduced in the
musical and well-modulated voice of the
reader and Mosely's "London charity
dinner" satire on modern missionary
labor, as pursued in certain directions.
The latter terminated programme that
was rich in pleasing entertainment for a
thoroughly delighted audience.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
For County Commissioners.

For County commissioners.
The Bosses, Mulho0lys and Political Liars
United their forces on Sunny and Myers
While johnson, Boyd, keeler AMI Collins s.
bold
And Uncle Ike BushOng are out In tho cold.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
Mayors Court.

This morning the mayor had two DRINKS
before him. One was woman who was
sent tojail for 10 day, tho other was an
old offender whoEot 20 days.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25

Lime Rock is the name of new post
Office just established on the Reading rail-
road between Mannheim and Lititz. The
name of the postmaster is not announced.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
For Treasure

Reist an'l Grissingcr, Bruckart and Gri'lcr
Ran race for the county cider;
But gOOd-loOking Good drank Sensenigs beer
And gOOil-humOrctlly said, '.'Tis Good to be
here"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
CHARGED WITH LAkCENY



This morning Chief of Police Deichler
received a telegram from T. e. Clark,
chief Of police Of Oscoola, Clearfield coun-
ty, telling him to look out for and arrest y
man named J. 3. Buckley, charged with
the larceny Of red leather valise con-
tanning . lot Of clothing Of = citizen Oi
Osceola, and of q watch and chain from
q hotel in Harrisburg. The dispatch
described the accused as Il man of about
90 years old, S feet 10 inches in height,
weight 1GO pounds; complexion light, light
brown hair, sandy mOustache, rather seedy
dark clothing and plug hat and further
that he had been following the business Of
getting up advertising cards containing the
law relating to hotels and advertisements
by business men !; that the Harrisburg
hotel larceny was committed on the 18th
of May and the thief jumped train and
came east.
About 1 O'Clock this afternoon Chief
Deichler arrested Buckley at the Stevens
house. He fully answers the description
given in the despatch, aud had in his pos
session q red leather valise containing
some clothing. lie arrived at the hotel
ON the morning Of the 18th inst, and an
nounced his business as being the getting.
up of hotel cards. The stolen watch was
not found on him when arrested. He
hadn't q cent of money nor had he PAID
his board. The chief Of police locked Elm
up and notified Officer Clark that no is
subject to his orders: Tho officer an
swers that he will be here Tomorrow.
Since his arrest it has been ascertaine,l
that he is having some hotel printing done
ut the job Office Of Miller w. Fraim, cor
ner Of Centre Square and North Queen
street.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25

An open air temperance meeting will be
held at the corner of South Duke and
North streets tomorrow Thursday even
ing, commencing at quarter past 2
O'Clock.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25

New Era, his Reform Partner.
It pays to be honest and sincere, not by
fits and starts, but all the time.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
For Clork of Orphan., a;ourr.

For Cl0rk Oh Orpn0nS' Court.
John Smith and Amos Croft
Tried to hold on, but both fell Off;
While Spurrier, cold as an ice cream freezer,
Was thawcd right out by lame Joe Hecser.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
For l'fOghOnOtary.

On Friday bitter Is Fri.iy's cup;
On Saturday he fights Skiles
On Sunday Fridy sets things up
On Monday Fridy smiles.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25

ed by his lanimus against Conkling.
It is very evident that this is personal
quarrel between Republicans for the
party leadership and that neither is an
imated by any higher motive and it
is scandalous exhibition that is very
sure to destroy the men and the party.
It is a fight of Kilkenny cats.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
Water Meters.

The practicability of using water meters,
to measure the quantity of water passing
through any given spigOt is about to be
tested in this city, Superintendent Kitch
having procured one of the WOrthington
meters with which to make the trial.
These meters are in use i'm many of the
larger cities and are said to give the great
est satisfactiOn-persons who use only as
much water as may be necessary get it fOr.
much less than they heretofore paid,
while those who allow it to run to waste
are compelled to pay for their carelessness.
It is difficult to describe in . single para
graph the Worthington meter. Tho gen.
eral principle on which it acts is the recip-
rocation of the pistOns or plungers each
stroke of which is marked on the counter.
It is therefore of the positive kind, furnish
ing no water unless properly at work, and
therefore perfectly fair to the consumer.
The meter may be seen at the mayors
Office. We understand it will be placed in
Brimmer's livery stable where the test Of
its merits will be made.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25

The dispute of the Republicans as to
who is their regular nominee for pro-
thonotary seems to he question be-
tween the limits of Levi Sensenig s bribe-
ry and the extent of Harve Raymond IS
political knavery. 1t will require a
great deal more intelligence than their
investigating committee has to deter.
mine that matter. 1t will be just as
well for them to put both their candi.
dates into the field on the Sensenig and
Raymond platforms respectively and lei
the people elect an honest Democrat
backed by honest men and pledged by
his character as well his promises to an
honest administration of the Office.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-05-25
MINOR TOPICS.

MINOR TOPICS.
The New York Times strikes the happy
idea that the New York Republican mem.
bers of the Legislature might as we'll elect
Tilden senator as Conkling.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-12-22

The KILLING IT CooLIDGE.-A man by
the name Of Barney Elliott, who was in the
employ of Ed F. Hsrdesty, at Coolidge, on
the State line, lbs miles west, was killed by
the latter early on Tuesday morning last.
Hardesty vas absent from home Monday
night, and returned at daylight. About foar
o'clock in the morning Elliott, who in ply
sical appearance resembles Hardesty, enter
ed Mrs. Hardesty's room and crept into her
bed, leaving the room before daylight. Up
on the arrival of the husband the outraged
wife realized the terrible mistake rka, had
been made and was thrown into Mysteries.
The husband smarting under this outrage,
procured two revolvers and sought the man
who inflicted this shame and disgrace upon
him. When charged with the outrage, FL
lott neither denied nor affirmed it, making
no reply. Hardes,y avenged the honor Of
his wife by firing eleven shots al Elliott,
killing him slmos, instantly. Mrs. Hardes-
~ il within few weeks of confinement, and
is now in poor conGition. Sheriff Hinkle
and Attorney dryden were summoned to
Coolidge. An inquest was held. From them
We gathered the above narrative Of circum-
stances. Harde-iy was brought to this city.
Owing to the feeble Condition of Mrs. Har-
derty the trial has been postponed. E. F.
Hsrdesty and wife formerly resided in this
city. This cad affair is much regretted.
Elliott was s temperate man and was
highly regarded by his acquaintances. He
had been in Hardesty's employ about FIVE or
six days. There was some indignation in
Coolidge over the killing, and mob violence
WAS reported threatened, bu, Sheriff Hinkel
experienced no trouble in bringing the pris-
oner here. II. f. dryden is employed as
attorney for Hsrde-,y.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-12-22

The nuptials of Mis- Minnie Jetmore and
Samuel NJ .jor Gardenbire will take place al
Topeka Saturday evening. The sffianced
is the daughter Of Colonel A. B. Jeimore, a
prominent attorney Of Topeka. We acknow-
ledge the receipt Of an invitation to the
wedding snd regret our inability TO attend
Our old friends have our best wishes. ard
may Miss Minnie's married life be pleas.
ant and happy one.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-12-22
The OLD Folks socrErY.-Au orp.ni.

The OLD FOLKS SocIETY.-An orRani.
ziiion Of this society was made Monday
evening. The object of the society is to
furnish entertainment and recreation for the
winter. The officers are as follows: N.
Klaine, President; H. V. Cook, Treasurer:
Fred Wenie, Secretary. The following
members were enrolled: C. NJ. Beeson, W.
Sraeter. J. Collar, G. NJ. Hoover, l.. E.
Digger, A. Jackson, H. F. Msy, Arthur
Marsh, A. Diens,, Frank MoGinnis. John
Jones. DIR. T. L. McCarty, Jas. Langton,
II. T. Myton. Messrs. Deger, Collar and
Nav were appointed a reception committee,
whose du y it will be to make introduc,ious
and at end to the floor management. An
imitation fee OF three dollars il charged.
Any person may become a member upon
proper recommendation. The socieiy will
give their first entertainment in S;raeter's
Hall, Monday evening, Jan. I'd. 1t will be
. dress ball. and gentlemen are expected 10
appear in swallow tail coats and white kid
gloves-of course in full apparel. A num-
Der OF ladies belong to the society and good
Enjoyment is expected. The secretary will
enroll the names of those who desire to be-
come members.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-12-22

W. c. Seward, who resides in the east
end Of Ford county, recently shipped to Chi
csgo u head of steers averaging 1862 ibs to
the head. He received five cents per pound,
being / &c more than the Kansss City price.
The freight was Sill so per carload to Chi
cago, or one-quarter cent, leaving one cent
clear, or over Sl3 per head above the mar
kei price at Kansas City. These cattle had
been fed Oh millet for two winters past, and
were in fine condition. Mr.. Seward is one
Of the FIRST settlers in the east end of this
county. Stock raising pave.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-12-22
The DODGE City MINING COMPANY

1HE DODGE SITY MINING NOAPAN y
Col. Straughn, the Superintendent of the
Dodge City Mining Company, near Lead
vile, is sending in encouraging reports from
his mining camp. Capt. Welch has rec.iv-
ed two letters from him, during the past
week, of highly gratifying character. The
Colonel writes that the excitement is grow
ing in the camp over the rich Developments.
Situated between two richly developed mines
belonging to Chicago company. il one OF
the Dodge Ci'y Miaing CoDpany's pros
poets. Ii is on the same ". in and Lies with
in few hundred feet of these two Chicago
mines-the Gertrude and Rob Roy. De O.
she Chicago company's mines has fifteen
men employed 10 it; an assay OF the orc
showed $4,000 gold to the ton; and the mil
run makes s., 900 gold to the ton. An of
OF S25, 900 was recently refused for one o
there mines. The Colonel has the Dodge
City Mining Company assessments worked,
50 that he can bold the five claims legally,
and he is camped on the property to make
ii sure. The Romeo is located between The
Gertrude and the Bob Roy, and his means
and energies will nov be USED in developing
that mine, which promises the came results
az the two latter named. What strange
streak OF fortuoe IT would be, if number Of
men in Dodge City suddenly became rich!
The Alma Bulletin Gays that five foot
vein carrying the finest gold bearing qurlz
that has yet been opeded, has been found in
The Gertrude. Native free gold is plent ful-
ly sp inkled through the browni-h looking
quartz, and ss-sys run S1s ,000 to the ton.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-12-22

Dodge City hss been without theatri al
entertainment for rome time Our citizens
will have opportunity of Witnessing first
class entertainment next Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, in Straeter's Hall. TIE
company is well recommended. The price Of
admission is 75cts. reserved seats el.00.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-12-22

Surveyor w. W. Smith OF NJ arshall county.
who has been engaged in making survey
OF tie neutral strip, adjoining Kansas on The
.outh ia in the city this week. The contr c.
tors survey the land into township lines.
After the survey the question will come up
AZ to jurisdiction and ownership. These
lands viii he subject to homestead entry the
same az other Government lands. 1t is
possible tina; Texas and New Mexico will
lay claims to this strip of land. A number
of csttlemsn have ranches on the neural
styip.