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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
ACCIDENT AND CRIME
Some Recent Horrible Fatalitle,


Richard w. Roberts was instantly
killed in David Williams quarry. near
Slatington, on Wednesday, by q derrick
falling upon him.
Seymour Day and Henry Curry, wood
choppers, were killed by Indians in the
Dragon mountains, in Arizona, few
days ago. Their bodies have been brought
to Tombstone.
Henry Bush, who killed Mrs. Isabella
Halle at Providence, Il. l., on Wednesday
night, was arrested yesterday. He con-
fesscd his guilt, and was committed to
await the action of the grand jury.
Near Toluca, Mexico, small band of
bandits were surrounded by federal troops
and cut to pieces, only two of them escap-
ing alive. The fight was brief but terrific,
the yells and curses of tho dying robbers
filled the air. The famous chief Aparicio
Faustino was among the killed. Several
Of the soldiers were injured.
Mrs. Josephine Reeves, of Bridgeton,
N. D., dreamed last Sunday morning that
man was trying to steal her baby, an
infant only six weeks old. She aWoke
screaming for her mother, and clasping
her baby to her breast. Her mother flew
to her. but tho child had been smothered
by the desperate grasp of the frightened
woman.
Tho andre Monument at Tappan Prostrate
At last the monument at Tappan, N. Y,
has tOppled over. The side on which there
is no inscription, but which was begrimmed
by the recent attempt to shatter it with nj
troglycerine, lies on the ground with its
apex to tho cast. Of the base nothing is lett
but some large and irregular masses, the
smallest one weighing not less than
200 ponnds. All the smaller pieces have
been carried away by relic hunters. Some
enthusiastic collector has gone SO far as to
break off and remove one of the upright
bars of the iron fence from the north side of
the inclosure, and through this opening
visitors can sqeeze, despite tho fact that the
gate is still carefully locked.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
The Economics.

There are few more interesting com
munities in this commonwealth than the
HarmOnists, Rappists or Economics, as
they are variously called, who are set.
tied in a township of their own in Bea-
yer county, on the banks of the Ohio,
about tweny miles down the river from
Pittsburgh. Special correspondence of
the INTELLIGENCER has made it's read
ers familiar with the romantic history
and interes ting social features of this
people, now reduced numerically to a
small population by the inevitable op-
ration of their institution of celibacy
and other exclusive laws. Meanwhile
their wealth has vastly increased and is
estimated at from 5000, 900 to SIS, ,OOO.-
600, held and controlled by two shrewd
trustees, we'll advanced in years and
whose people are nearly all in the
sunset of life. Their social life and
steady accumulation of property have
never been subject to rude interruption
save when, fifty years ago, some 200 re.
voltcd against the prohibition of mar
riage, moved down to site on the river
nearly opposite Beaver, which Washing
ton declared to be the finest spot in the
land, and from that base of operations
successfully prosecuted legal demand
upon the society for their share of its
property. Socially their movement
failed and soon afterwards the Econo-
mites mended their charter and regula-
tions, so as to effectually prevent any
such further levies upon them by dissatis
fed members or adventures from with.
out. As their wealth has increased and
their numbcr diminished many covetous
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
BE CAREFUL
Boys Who VIII straddle tho

DO3b WHO VIII Stfaud1e TIC 1TCycIe.
Harry Eaby, six-year-old son of
Daniel Eaby, while riding vclocipede on
the area in front Of the court house, ven
turcd too near to the edge of the flight of
stone steps and he and his velOcipede
went tumbling together to the bottom.
The velocipede escaped unhurt, but Mas
ter Harry had the sign of the cross cut
pretty deeply on tho top ofhis forehead.
He was carried homo in y demoralized
condition and his head was patched up by
a surgeon. This morning he was ablo to
mount his favOrite three-whceled hobby,
but ho will exercise no more in front of
tho court house.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
The Delegate Elections.

The primary elections of the Democratic
party in this city, to choose county com
mittecmen and delegates to next Wednes
days county convention, will be held to-
morrow evening between 6 and 8 o'clock
at the various ward houses. The list Of
candidates as returned to the chairman of
the county committee is as yet incomplete
and any names left at this office before 10
a. m. to morrow, will be printed ON tho
tickets and published in the INTELLIGEN-
GER tomorrow. The members of the
county committee for the several wards
can obtain the tickets by calling or send
ing for them ut this Office at or after 3
y. M.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
The Pennsylvania Bi-Centennlal.

At the mayors Office, yesterday after
noon, there was held largely attended
meeting of prominent citizens of Philadel.
phia, to consider the two-hundreth cele.
bration of the founding of tho city and
commonwealth. Mayor King presided, and
addresses were made by John L. Lawson,
Alexander P. Colesberry, William V. Nc
Kean. Ex-Governor Pollock, r. Dale Ben
son, E. c. Knight, John Field, William 3.
Mann, Clayton McMichael, Rev. Henry C.
McCook, Francis B. Reeves, the mayor,
and others. A resolution was adopted
for the appointment of committee of not
less than sixty citizens, representing the
various industries and professions, to pro-
vide Tor proper celebration of the event.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
BANK RE-ORGANIZATlON.
A Faithful President PeremptOrily Declines
Reelection.

A Faithful President PeremptOrily Declines
Reelection.
The charter of tho First National bank
of Marietta expires ON tho 3rd inst. The
stockholders organized new bank, TAX
ing the name of tho old bank, purchasing
the real and personal property belonging
to the expiring bank, and on Wednesday
last the board of directors of the new in
stitution elected officers. MIR. Abram
Collins. who served as president for
term of fourteen years retired it has been
his wish to do SO at IN earlier period, but
his former resignation was not accepted
he took advantage of tho recent re.
organization to positively refuse to serve
as an officer or member of the new board.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
Mitchell and Mprrick.

Senator Mitchell has made the definite
and positive announcement, through a
newspaper interview, that no PROPOSE.
tiOn has yet been made to the Indepen
dents looking to the healing of differ
ences in the Republican party in Penn
sylvania, and he did not think any would
lie. The Stalwarts, he said, might as
we'll understand now as any time that
under no circumstances would the Inde-
pendent ticket he withdrawn. If Sena-
tor Cameron and his supporters want to
ensure the election of a Republican
ticket, the only thing that they can do is
to withdraw the Harrisburg ticket and
support the independent nominees. The
latter have gone into the fight to stay,
and claim to be the regular Republicans
and will canvass the state as such and
he warns the administration that it can
not afford to make the contest in Penn
sylvania national issue he has no
more favors to ask of the president and
he will, if needs be, make and meet the
issue that the cause of an administra.
tion which recognizes and favors
only one senator and only one
faction of the party in Pennsylva-
MIA is not identical with the cause
of the whole party. Mr.. Mitchell's
postmaster at Wellsboro, the now some
what famous Merrick, has sent his resig-
nation to the department, accompanied
by lengthy and very abusive letter. ex-
pressed with more ardor than good taste :;
and he also publishes an equally
vigorous letter which he has written i'm
answer to an assessment of $50 laid upon
him by the Republican congressional
committee.
1t hardly needed these assurances that
the conflict between the Republican fac
tiOns in this state is irrepressible and
that it will he fought out this year in
the open field. Senator Cameron has
shown no disposition to yield the faint
hearts who have been welned away from
the Independent cause to Beavers are not
potential i'm the company in which they
now find themselves, and the aggressive
leaders of tho Independent movement
are mostly of Mitchell's mind, that the
day for Cancellation is past.
lie is Il short sighted Democrat, how
ever, who infers from this situation of
affairs that it is of any less consequence
than at former times what shall be the
result of the state convention of his
party. There never was more urgent
demand for harmonious. intelligent and
prudent action by the Democratic con-
vention, and we are rejoiced to see this
view of it taken by the party in the diff
ferent sections where its voice is finding
expression through the local press or
conventions. Our advices from every
quarter lead us to believe that the state
convention will assemble an unusually
wise body of delegates, the great major.
ity of them committed to no special can
didate nor interest.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
AGAINST MARKLEY.

Tho supreme Court Decides the Maytowr
Breach OF Promise Case.
Philadelphia Inquirer
An opinion was yesterday filed in the
supreme court in the case of Charles Mark
ley, bachelor of fifty three years, against
whom Eliza Kessering, maiden of thirty
eight, obtained verdict of $998. Is, in the
Lancaster county court, for breach of
promise of marriage. The parties to this
love affair live in Maytown. An engage.
ment of marriage took place on Sunday,
the 10th day of August, 1879. The
courtship had been very short, and was
minus the warmth of heart usually dis
played in such preliminarics. Indeed, tho
engagement was spoken of as q most
extraordinary affair. Markley purchased
his lady love a number of presents, and
seemingly prepared for tho wedding day.
What fire was in his heart, however, sud-
denly cooled, and ono evening he told Miss
Kessering, who was seamstress, that he
guessed he was too old and lame to get
married. He gave as a reason that his
father was lying at the point of death, and
it would not be proper to marry under
such circumstances. His sweetheart never
spoke to him again, but straightway in
stituted proceedings to recover a balm for
the atfiictiOn of her heart.
The jury before whom the case was tried
was business;like one, and, by their
verdict, they calculated to the very cent
the injury Miss Kessering had sustained.
Markley's appeal to the supreme court
was based upon several reasons, the most
important of which was that the alleged
contract of marriage had taken place on
Sunday, and was, therefore, invalid, tho
same as any other contract. business like
or social, made on that day. The opinion
of the supreme court in sustaining tho
verdict of the jury says that there was
nothing in any of the assignments of
error to warrant reversal. The case was
properly submitted to the jury, and the
fact that the contract of marriage was
entered into on Sunday could not avail, in
view Of the evidence which was over.
to the effect that the engage
ment had been subsequently recognized
BY Markley.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
DIED IN NEW JERSEY.
"A Native of CoIeraIn Township,

n NATIVE OF COloratn Township.
The Monmouth Democrat, of Freehold,
N. j., has the following account of the
life and death of somewhat famous old
lady who has many relatives living in
this county:
Lavina Clark, widow of the late Daniel
ID. Swift, was born July 4, 1909, at Black
Rock forge, in Lancaster county, Pa. Her
father. Thomas Clark, when she was ten
years old, emigrated to Indiana, then on
the western frontier. The Journey from
Lancaster was made in large covered wag
ons, and on horseback. Shortly after
reaching their destination her father and
two of her sisters died of fever and ague,
the bane Of the emigrant to that section.
On their return to the East. she remained
at Pittsburgh, where in 1925 she attended
grand ball given in honor of Lafayette.
And it occasionally has Dcen her boast
that not only has she seen and shaken
HANDS with him but :l:at shc had ridden
his horse, which was at the time stabbed
at her uncle's barn. During the celebra-
ton of Yorktown, last October, she was
greatly interested in the hOnOrs paid the
descendants of that noble parsonage.
Her birthday occurring on the 4th Gay
her, she humOrOusly said.
When she returned to tho East she was
married. Twice had she crossed tho ALE
gheny mountains before railroads were
dreamed of, and her graphic accounts of
the travel in those days compared with
that of tho present day, were amusing as
we'll as wonderful. Owing to her early
Quaker training she was not acquainted
with the fairy lore of Hans Anderson,
but her stories Of adventure, all true and
most of them personal, far surpassed
them in interest and excitement, and
were always sought after by the children
in preference to their picture books.
She was converted under tho preaching
of Revs. T. Jefferson Lewis and Francis
Iodgson, and joined the Methodist church
i'll whose communion she has remained
ever since, adhering to it's usages and at
tending all appointed services, until year
past when her health prevented. She was
emphatic in her denunciation of the world
liness of Christians, and especially of dane
ing-always claiming that Christians
should refrain from anything they could
not ask Gods blessing upon. She could
not adopt the new version of the Testa-
ment, but clung to the old book with an
attachment worthy the object-a book so
worn and used that it looks like a bene- |
diction to her descendants. She would
say, sc l know my scriptures too we'll to
learn it all over" She had no fears of |
death and more than once assured her |
children of the fact. She was noted for |
and kindness and not only at |
her home in Fulton, Pa, but since her |
residence in New Jersey, has permitted |
none to 60 away from tho door hungry.
Her funeral was held at the residence |
Of her son-in-law, James S. Yard, on Mon
lay, May 9th, when religious services
we're conducted by Rev. G. G. Maddox,
Rev. z. Hewitt, presiding elder of New
Brunswick district, and Rev. Frank |
Chandler. Of the Presbyterian church who |
we're present by invitation, took part in
he exercises.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
a Dishonest Hired Nan.

Henry Earhart, residing about 4 quarter
of a mile from Mannheim. went to attend a
love feast. While he and the family were
absent Henry Haas, who was hired with
him, entered the house and stole 500 in
money and silver hunting case watch A
reward of 525 is offered for the arrest of
the thief. He is described us being u ma:
81 years Of age and about feet 6 inches
in height when last seen he wore CHECK
cred suit. ANY information concerning
the thief or property should be sent to II.
G. Gipple, esq, Mannheim.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
Eraternal Visit.

A few members of the Masonic frater-
ternity, of this city, drove down to New
Holland yesterday, where they were join
ed by several New Hollanders, and the
party drove thence to Morgantown to pay
a friendly visit to the Masonis lodge at
that place.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
MavOr's Court.

Tho mayors levee this morning was
honored by the presence of George Wash
ington and Lizzie Williams, both colored.
George was found in the neighborhOod of
the Pennsylvania railroad depot, by Officer
Mercer. He was gloriously drunk and
had forgotten all about the days Of the
glorious American revolution. Lizzie was
stretched across a pavement on Middle
street winking at the man in the moon,
when Officer Merringer came upon the
scene. She was taken to the station house
at bicycle speed. Both wero sent out to
prison for DAYS.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
The Wcst,DIpster Presbytcrv

At the meeting of the presbytcry at
Little Britain, yesterday, tho new pastor
of that church was ordained and installed.
The consideration of the troubles in the
Mount Joy charge was postponed for
another meeting in couple Of weeks, to
be appointed by a committee and most
likely to be held in this city.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
Tho First Peaches.

The first peaches of tho season have
made their appearance. Charlie Eckert
received lot last night from Philadelphia.
The prices arc somewhat stiff yet, but the
small boy will indulge in stomach ache
regardless Of expense.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
How q Train Was Wrecked.

An investigation by the Pennsylvania.
railroad officials of tho causes leading to
the accident at Shocks station, Tuesday
night, dcspels the theory that the wreck
was caused by malicious persons. The
accident was due to the falling of brake
rigging, which dragged along the road and
tore up small piece Of bar-iron which
had been lying lengthwise between tho
two main tracks and just opposite 4 tool
house. This iron was used by the track
men to run the hand car into the house.
The tearing up Of the bar, however, was
not the cause Of any damage, as the wreck
occurred over half mile west Of this point.
There was no obstruction in front Of tho
wreck train.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
Lees bridge.

On Thursday next our county commits
sioners will visit Lees bridge Oate Car
ter's), on the OctOrara creek, aud consult
with the county commissioners Of Chester
county as to the best means of repairing
the bridge.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02

of grave responsibility by the revulsion
against the Grant and Cameron boss sys-
tenn, and they were faithful to their trusts
as Pennsylvania statesmen, and command
ed the respect of the nation as the honest
supporters Of the mighty commonwealth
in whose name they acted.'
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
In Town.

Jacob Schaeffer, bill poster of Reading.
is in town to-day, ahead of the horse show
which opens here on Monday, June 18th.
A great deal of paper is being put ont.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
Poultry and Agriculture.

The Lancaster county poultry associa-
tion will meet in the city hall on Monday
next at 1880 a. M, and the agricultural
society on the same day at 2 p. m.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02
AN IMPRESSIVE SCENE.
Tho Installation of Grand Com ma ansier
lSFenenl0n.

Tho Installation of Grand Com I,,anter
lsreneMaD.
According to the report of tho Pitts
burgh Post, there was a very impressive
scene in Pittsburgh the other day when
OEr handsome tOwnsman, Major b. +.
Breneman was Installed grand commander
of the Knights Tcmplar. The installation
ceremonies were conducted publicly at tho
Coliseum roller skating rink. The inte-
riOr of the big building was elabOrately
decorated. Strcamcrs Of laurel were hung
tho entire length of the walls in semi
circles ono above the other. A hundred
flags fluttcIed from among the laurel, ono
at each end of every half circle, and paint
ed upon these in gay cOlOrs, were the
signs, emblems and notices Of the order
Tho inscription, SIN hoe signo rinces,"
predOminated, and next to it was "Rer
Regum," etc. At regular intervals OF dis
tance above the green steamers were
placed the stars and stripes. The front OF
the temporary stage was also hun. with
laurel, while in the rear = number of
largo exotic plants reared their tall palms
among the miniature stage scenery. With
all these Ornamentations the barn like
appearance of the roOmy structure was
mcllOwed down to something like 4 more
elegant hall.
lhcie were 1uIIy lJUO people present
select choir furnished the music and the
impressive ritual service Of the order was
pronounced by II. f. G. G.. Kendrick, jr.
Sir Breneman answered all questions in
firm voice. Sir Kendrick then advanced to
the center of the stage. All Sir Knights
in the hall arose with hats off, and in the
midst of an impressive silence Sir Brene-
man unsheathed his sword, knelt upon
cushion after the style of the Knights of
chivalric ages when about to he knighted,
and awaited installation. From tho
ritual of tho order. Sir Kendrick
read the oath Of Office, which was
repeated slowly, sentence, by sentence
by the kneeling commander elect.
1t was over in two minutes, and the choir
sang Gloria in a manner which accord
ed with the solemnity of the occasion.
Next came the charge to the grand COM
mander by Sir Kendrick. who. in the
regular form of ritual, invested Sir Bene-
man with the jewell of his Office and for
mally presented him to the Sir Knights
throughout the hall, who arose with nn-
covered heads and presented swords. lie
then instructed the grand marshal to
proclaim tho installation, which was
dOnc.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02

Jenny Jed went into shed,
And made of q ted OF straw his bed:
An owl came out and flew about,
And Jenny Jed up stakes and fled.
Want Jenny Jed q staring fool,
Born in the woods to bo scared by an
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-02

ALTHOUGH the majority of the U. P.
ministers and ruling elders voted to allow
instrumental music in the churches, it re-
quired majority vote of the general as
sembly to repeal the law against it, and
this failed yesterday by So to ia, SO the
singing of the psalms will proceed without
fiddle, harp or organ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-15

The FIRE atiIamptou Court. London. no.
ticed in yesterdays GAZETTE caused loss
estimated at about $4,000 About twelve
rooms situated in the cast quadrangle were
scorched by the fire. Two were actually
burned. These rooms welo immediately
above the picture gallery, tho curiosities and
tapestry in which were considerably dam
aged by water. The tapestry which suffer
ed the most is part of that which represents
Alexander the Great entering Babylon, and
tho battle of the Granicus. In Queen Anne's
bedroom tho celebrated painted ceiling was
damaged Pictures by Rembrandt, Rubens,
and kneIlcr. and Lcy's celebrated Beau
ties" had narrow escape. The rooms
known rs the queens gallery, the kings
and queens private chambers, and the private
drawing room were partially flooded by wa.
ter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-15
The MsrkaIS.

BALris!oEr, Dec. Iva. Us dcrd :; do con
solidatcd G2Tl: do second series -: past due
coupons -; do new 1O4O's 43t. bid to,
day. Cotton quiet; mildlings 10i,. Flour quiet
and easy: llcward street and Western super
"a s"a So do "~+--. ~. sa4 5, 40 family 81
40 70; City Mills super SD 5oa4 GO; do extra
"a 25a5 50: do Rio Brands S. 10; Patapsco
family So %; do supcrlativc patent 81 90
Whcat1Sonthorn easy; Western steady; Southern
red 1o3a1OS; do ambcr 1o9a115; No Mary
land 1O9a1n3il; No > Western winter red spot
107alo7,4; January o5a1osE; February l. 0a
los March 111a. bid. Corn-southern steady
Western steady; Southern white 5Oa65; do yellow
55a6o; Western mixed spot new 66kaa66p, year
GddHaaG4n4 January 62asaG2la; February GLE
all 81 March G1HsaG2 Oats bighcrand strong;
Southern 45a5o; Wcstern white 4Sa40 do mixed
45a47; Penna 45a5o. Rye quiet at 64a65. Hay
steady; prime TO choice Pennsylvania aud Mary
land S14a15 Coffee higher and strong: Rio car
goes ordinary to fair 7it.asi4. Sugar steady; A
soft 5'8 Whiskcy steady at 81 II gal IS.
New York. Dec. 15.-stocks moderately active.
Money ~; Cotton dull uplands 1oass Orleans
10 Flour lrm and fairly active Wheat
quiet ard E7aac better Corn dull and 1ssibc
lower