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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18
A TERRIBLE DEATH.
How Horny Mcssersmith Was Killed IN
S0Wmlll.

How Horny Hesserslnith Was Killed IN q
SaWmill.
Henry Messersmith, of Williamstcwn,
was employed in the sawmiIl of the Sum.
NIT Branch mines, and was engaged in
saving timber. A log had been run
through the saw, and at the end, instead
of the sawed board falling the sideway
from tho saw, it was caught by tho saw
teeth and a portion of it hurled with ter
rifle force through tho mill, striking Mes
sersmith, who was twenty feet away. The
huge splinter struck Messersmith in the
right side and passed through his body,
one end protruding from his left side. So
tightly was the board wedged in that it
took two men to draw it out. Messer-
smith lived but short time. He was aged
26 years and leaves a wife.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18


~. West Virginia - Eustace Gibson,
Democrat.
VIII. Virginia-R. II. Farr, Readjuster.
Nv. Missouri-James N. Burns, Demo-
crat.
l. Virginia-Robert NJ. Mayo, Read
juster.
Nv. Michigan. e. Burrows, Read
juster.
X. Illinois-B. F. Marsh, Republican.
Nv. Virginia-B. S. Hooper, Republi-
can.
Nv. Now Jersey - Henry s. Harris,
Democrat.
XII. Ohio-JOhn p. Leedom, Democrat.
H. Arkansas-James X. Jones, Demo.
crat.
I. Indiana-JOhn J. Kieiner, Democrat.
X. Missouri-M. L. Clardy. Democrat.
XII. Missouri - Charles A. Morgan,
Democrat.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18
They Don't Liko 1t.
Harrisburg Patriot.

Harrisburg PatrlOt.
The stalwart journals arc not at all
pleased with the official record of Control
Ter Pattison. The fact that under his up
right and vigilant administration of the
important municipal Office which he has
filled for nearly five years the debt of
Philadelphia has been greatly reduced, the
expenditures of the city government largely
lessened and the tax rate materially low
cred, gives them no pleasure whatever.
" He is an honest man, they admit, but
what of that2" they ask. "There are plenty
of honest men who cannot be elected gov
ernor, " they reply. But it often happens
that men of sterling integrity in private
life are debauched when they become Office
holders, they do not hold the public interest
as of the same sanctity as private right !;
or in an evil hour they succumb to the
arts and opportunities of personal and pO-
litical friends. Robert E. PattisOn's pub
lie career, however, proves him to be not
only an honest man but one who cannot be
swerved from his integrity by any influ-
ences however powerful. On this very
account he is the man whom the people
prefer for the highest Office in their gift
and most likely for the same reason he
does not suit the tastes of the stalwart edi-
tors. The latter would have been suited
by a democratic candidate whose public
acts did not prove him man of high moral
courage They don't like Pattison's record
but just what to do about tits their diff.
Guilty. 1t is as unassailable as the charac-
ter of the man is unimpeachable.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18

The Democratic county convention was
held at Media on Thursday. J. E. Clyde,
of Chester, was nominated for Congress
without opposition and cOnferees were ap
pointed to meet the representatives Of
Chester county. Bethel NJ. Custer, q sub
stantial farmer Of Ridley township, and
Samuel Rhodes, retired manufacturer of
Aston township, received the nomination
for assemblymen. A county meeting was
held in the afternoon, at which Chairman
Hensel spoke. The convention was we'll
attended and considerable enthusiasm was
manifested,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18
Largo Fro in Philad,Iphia.

Last night, about hsif-psst 8 O'Clock, a
fire broke out in No. s Strawberry street,
above Second and Chestnut streets, and
spread rapidly to No. 10. The two
buildings were occupied by a number of
Arms for manufacturing and storage pur
poses, nearly all the stock being destroyed
and the structures much damaged. Stock
in adjoining buildings was damaged by
water. NOs. 8 and 10 were owned by an
estate OF which tho Fidelity company is
trustee. The loss will probably amount
to $100, 900. The origin Of tho fire is un-
known.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18

The dress parade style of Attorney
General Brewster seems to bewilder the
New York journalists, some of whom
incline to think that he is of all feathers.
But he is not altogether. Probably there
is less of substance to him than the
Philadelphia people are wont TO ascribe
to him. Mr.. brewster has for many
years born 50 impressive figure in Phil
adelphia society with his remarkable
features and remarkable clothes that
he has perhaps been credited with
being Q bigger man than he really is.
One thing seems clear enough which is
that he has pronounced weaknesses one
of the chiefest being inordinate vanity
and love of show. Perhaps he is as in
dustrious as he claims to be perhaps
not. It may be that the extreme labcrs
of his new Office took him necessarily
out of the courtroom in the trial of tho
Star Route people. Perhaps it is fact
that he has every night consumed the
midnight oil in going over the days
testimony with the other government
counsel. But if this was SO, it would
have been just as well for Mr.. Brewster
not to have embodied it in a telegraphic
pronunciament0 to the people. He might
take it for granted that they credit him
with doing his duty. If he does his duty,
be might be content with the approval
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18
Two Girls Indulge In a Prize Flight.

Two handsome girls, named Laura
Morwin and Della Stiles, at Columbus,
Ga, quarrelled about young man and
agreed to settle the dispute according to
the Marquis of Qucensbury rules. Seconds
were Immediately chosen and Thursday
morning at daybreak, with a party Of
friends, they crossed tho Alabama line
and a ring was pitched. Two rounds were
fought. In the first round, which lasted
three minutes, both girls were severely
punished. In the second round Della
Stile, who was the larger girl, beat her
adversary most numerically and was do
clared the victor.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18

The excursion of the Lciderkranz sing.
ing society. which left yesterday for
Weiso's Island, on tho Susquehanna,
proved to be real source of pleasure to
all participants-if you take it all in all.
A little disappointment was cause by the
lack of proper accommodations from the
train to the island. The rain which set in
after dinner was also not on the pro-
gramme, but otherwise everything went
along mcrrily and the visitors had . very
good time. Tho Leide, kranz entertained
their guests by the rendition of number
Ofgo0d old songs and sustained their old
reputation. Wiley's orchestra won golden
opinions from all dancers. The only Oh
jectiOuable was the return trip. The
Pennsylvania railroad, which received
about s400 from the Leiderkranz, did not
furnish any light in the cars, with the ex-
ception of one, in which tho young con-
ductOr was domiciied. Railroad mOnop,
oily will trespass against common sense
and propr:ety. rf
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18
A JOKE LEADS To A MURDER.

The Result of Teasing Boston COlOreL Man.
A probable murder was the outcome of
silly "practical joke" in Boston. Ono
Richard Fitzgerald, a negro, has been car
rying on the upholstering business at Sc
MiGdlesex street, and a crowd of young
men in the neighbOrhood have amused
themselves by pestering him in various
ways. Some weeks ago Fitzgerald told
the police officers that if the gang did not
let up some one would get shot. Some
time ago, it seems, a lot of them ''put up
job" on the negro, telling him that one
Dennis j. Murphy, an employee of an up
holstering firm, had got a lease of his
(Fitzgerald's) place over his head and was
going to run him out. This enraged Fitz
gerald, and he is said to have made
threats against Murphy. The latter, it is
said, told "the boys" that they better let
up or the "coons' might shoot him. They
persevered, however, in their "joke,"
and Murphy's attempts TO disabuse the
negro were futile. On Thursday Mur-
ply said to a friend, II guess I'll go in
and see Dick and set him right" and Ell.
tered the shop, where Fitzgerald sat eat
ing watermelon. Murphy said pleasant
ly: Dick, give me a piece of melon"
Fitzgerald sprang up, and seizing
q revolver from under tho counter,
fired at Murphy. The shot took
effect in the left lung, just above
tho heart, aud Murphy fell in the
door. He was picked up and taken to a
drug store, but he fell on the way, saying
he could feel the ball dropping down. He
was taken to the city hospital, where his
condition is said to be critical. Fitzgerald,
after shooting, shut the doors and barrica-
ded them with wire, and the police had
difficulty in inducing him to open them.
He was arrested and locked up to await
the result of Murphy's injuries,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18
A Child Found In = Crock.

Tho body Of child about six months
old WAS found ON tho rocks in the Brandy
wine creek at West Chester. 1t was neat
ly attired and appeared to have been there
about two weeks, and Was left exposed by
the receding of the water. A lad testified
before the corners jury that two weeks
ago q man drove on the bridge about
dusk, threw something into the creek
which made great splash and then drove
away. Tho matter is still under iuvesti-
cation.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18
In TOWn.

Dow Hindershott, agent Of Barlow,
Wilson s. Co.'s minstrels. was in town
last night making arrangements for the
appearance of the troupe in this city on
Aug. Is. Tho Autographs. hangers and
bill paper of this company are tho hand
soonest seen here in years. ..
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18

THE Delaware county Democrats yes
terday named two of their representa-
tive men for Assembly, and they pro-
pose to elect them. Such things have
been done under less auspicious circum-
stances than now confront the red.
headed and hopeful Republican chair.
man at home.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18

of his conscience, without especially
soliciting the laudation of the people
therefor. Small men would do this ;
big men would not. Though Mr.. Brew
ster be as big Is Philadelphia says, he
has weaknesses which excuse the less ex-
allied New York idea of his stature and
ruffleS,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18
Lamp Explooton. .

A little son Of Ernest Miller, of High
street, was carrying coal oil lamp last
evening and 4 expledea. A table cloth
was burned and some other slight damage
was done before tho fro was extin-
guilhed, =. - sT
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18

STATE CHAIRMAN COOPER, of the
Republican party, has been mailing cir
culars to tall the ministers in the
state. If" all the ministers should in
turn mail circulars to Cooper it would
be the exercise of missionary effort in a
field that urgently needs it.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18

THE Republican state committee is
appealing to the ministers. 1t opened
the religious exercises of the campaign,
like most fresh converts, by taking up a
collection.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18

ne Bess Ds.ser.ss are Ihess We vm
eoeEiAoo 1hs0solves Ior the faxty Coed
5. InSome sections of the State the some OBJ
feac2oto thorough and efficient organization
Of the party is the local contention for
nominations to Office. This arises from
considerations that no unselfsh Democrat
will allow to stand In the way of party
success. The best Democrat is he who will
make the largest sacrifice of his own per-
sonal wishes and private interests for the
good of the whole party. The man who
nowadays does all he can to close up the
ranks in his own district does the party of
the State q service for which it is not likely
to forget him.
A couple of notable instances of this
praiseworthy spirit have lately been fur
nished.
Up in Clinton County when Francis Nc
Elliott, was defeated for register he pub.
lished q. card in which he said 1t
affords me great pleasure to bear witness
that in my short campaign found each
candidate striving to excel the others in
making manly and honorable race, which
resulted in harmonious convention and
an excellent ticket. Every candidate Sc
lected is the choice of our people. In
closing invoke all to an honorable and
enthusiastic rally for the election of our
whole ticket-State and County,"
Over in Centre, John A. Woodward acted
the part of q man and patriot when he said
that in case Mr.. Hunter should be nOmi-
mated first for Assembly, he would under
no circumstances accept a second nomina-
ton, where it rendered him, because it
would not be a good thing for the party to
have both nominees on this side. When
q number of his friends assured him that
they believed his nomination could be
made after Mr.. Hunter. he said: No,
gentlemen, it must not be done. should
positively decline such nomination, be-
cause it would be bad thing for the party
10 have both candidates on this side of the
mountain. Those were words of a true
Democrat, and they do Mr.. Woodward
great credit. Immediately after Mr.. Hun
ter's nomination, he Woodward grace
fully withdrew his name, and Mr.. Meyer,
over the mountain, and at the lower end of
the county, was then nominated. z
That is the spirit which should animate
Democrats everywhere. No man should
allow himself or his cOnferees to Obstruct
party harmonyan immediate organization.
Delays and disputes are dangerous. Long
continued differences and inability to agree
provoke bitterness that works harm to the
party. Democrats are not ungrateful, and
the men who yield now and do the party
service thereby will yet reap its hOnOrs.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18
MURDERED hIs YOUNG WIFE.
Tho Cold-lsloOded Crilno Of q Jealou
VirEinian.

SeAN-ASAOO~NNS
vrginian.
A young tinsmith named James Cliff
shot his wife in tho Wolfe street tunnel
of the Midland railroad, in Alexandria,
Va, inflicting wounds of which she died.
Cliff married some time ago Miss Mollie
McKenney, daughter of Captain McKen-
ney, Potomac waterman. He has been
quite jealous Of his wife, a handsome and
sprightly woman, and their domestic
peace had been often interrupted. Their
house is near the tunnel, and he invited
his wife to take a trip to Washington, and,
as short cut to tho ferryboat, he pro-
posed to walk through the tunnel. In
the tunnel he drew revolver aud shot
her three times-in the head, arm and
across the right ear. He came out of the
tunnel and announced to some bystanders
that he had tried to kill Molly" and
believed he had done it. All he now
wanted, he said, was means enough to 90
to Washington. Both Cliff and his wife
were quite young-neitber being Is years
Of age. So far tho murderer has evadcd
arrest,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18
Beating His Brains Out.

A young German named William Shand
made a desperate attempt to beat his
brains out with stone on hill adjoining
Ashland. He lives at Girardville, but has
been working at his trade, shoemaking, at
Ashland, for some time. For two weeks
past he has been on . pEc;racted spree,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18

SHUFELDT's diplomacy at Corea up to
the present seems to have accomplished a
massacre in which the king and queen
figure as the chief victims.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18

TIE phrase Gone home to mend his
political fences" is no lenger applied to
Republican congressman. In its place it
is declared that tho ambitious politician
has gone home to look up some brook or
mud pond to insert in tho ncxt river and
harbOr bill.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18

CESSNA with his pants rolled up bids
fair to form a picturesque if not an inspir-
ing figure in the campaign.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-08-18

RODEsON says no has no reason to be-
lieve the Republicans Of his district are
dissatisfied with him. That is libel on
the citizens of Camden.
, 1882-11-25
What IL Demanded.

Political wounds heal very slowly, II
they heal at all Supplemental to what
the STATEsxAs said yesterday, we knoS
beyond the peradventure of doubt, that
not only one, but quite number OF the
Democrats in this city and county, have,
and do still, feel very keenly, the blow
that was struck them in our last county
convention, by the transfer Of Democratic
leadership. And 1t does not make 1t any
the less keenly felt, when 1t is known
that the blow was struck out Of malice a
personal and petty pique.
1. does no good TO cay that these things
will right themselves they will pass away
long before another election. They won't
do anything Of the kind; they will not
down, and they will always be source OF
dissffection and inharmony until there
has been proper re-adjustment. II there
ever was time when the Democratic par
ty needed the utmost harmony, and
leadership with brains, courage and con-
science, it is now, when it r;ust show It
self capable of adopting course that shall
posses. the confidence Of the people. IL
is just as necessary TO do this in Walia
Walla City and county as in the nation at
large. II it cannot show this, 1t deserves
defeat, and will certainly get it. In this
respect, the record of the Republican
party is as vulnerable as the most radical
Democrat could wish. But that party
will struggle 10 regain lost prestige, and,
twill be only by having courage, har-
mony, conscience, a comprehensive or
eanization, and good leadephip, that the
Democratic party can hope to succeed IN
the great election Of two years from now.
This cannot bo obtained by ignoring the
rieh,ful demands Of long tried parry men,
by thrusting unknown and untried men
into their places.
, 1882-11-25
Danger OF Over.Study.

In the STATESMAN uf last Saturday, the
following items from our Huntsville cor
respondent, appeared
Miss Emma Snider received the high
est average grade for the past month Of
any student IN school.
Miss Emma Snider, Of Milton, has been
quite sick, the result of orer-study, and
has gone home to rest few days.
These items should attract the atten-
ton OF teachers, parents, and scholars
themselves. The breaking down of this
young lady does not prove, or even losi-
cally sugge., ,ha. the learning she nad ac-
quired, was greater than her brain could
bear. Still less does it suggest that such
burden of requirement is too great for
roman's mind, generally, to carry, but it
does very clearly show, we think, that
her breaking down was simply the conse-
quence Of undertaking to do more, with
in given time, than she was capable OF
doing within that time. Both the facts
Of human nature, and the principles of
education were set naught. There was
certainly an undue amount Of mental eI-
ertion, and nature has revoltej The ef-
feet of thi. on the health OF girls is espec-
tally noticeable In some Of the schools
there is an insuficiency of time allowed
for certain undertakings in mental work.
A morbid condition Of mind and body is
An inevitable consequence. One of the
first aims of education should be to pro-
mote physical health, for without that
there can be no healthy development Of
the mind. Ii Is useless truism to say
tha. too much study should not be al.
lowed, but it is pertinent 10 say, that
there should be an adaptation TO the
strength Of the pupil. The question is
not whether gr.s are capable Of learning
the things set for them t. learn, but
whether or nos the time allowed is suffi-
cient to do the work withou. impai-ing
their physical health. The great object
should be to prepare the young for the
useful duties Of life, and this is not done
when physical invslids are made by over
study.
, 1882-11-25
In ,he Whale Hi.,orv q, Jedieinc.

No preparation has ever performed such mar
ve!lous cures. or maintained SO wide reputa-
ton. Is Ayers Cherry Pectoral. which is re-
cugnized ~ the worlds remedy for all diseases
ii the throat and lungs. It's long continued
series Of wonderful cures in all climates has
rsahe it universally known as n safe and relia-
Die agent TO employ. Against ordinary colds,
which are the forerunners Of more serious dis
orders. it acts speed Il and surely, always re
lieving suffering, and often saving lite. The
protection it affords. by its timely Use in throat
and chest disorders. makes it an invaluable
remedy to be be kept always on hand in every
home. No person can afford to he without it.
and those who have used it never will. Frou
their knowledge % It's composition and effects.
physicians Use the Cherry Pectoral extensively
in their practice, and clergymen recommend it.
1t is absolutely certain in its remedial effects,
and will ALWAYS cure where cures are possiblei
Fog SALE By ALL DEALERS.
, 1882-11-25
Editorial Sp.nninss.

Superstitious people can rest easy, the
comet is moving away from the sun, and
the danger of collision ha. passed.
Burnt" Brewster used to sign his
name Benjamin Harris Brewster. Now
it is Brewster, Attorney General In
this Territory il is Newell, Governor.
The Jackdav and the Peacock's tail
assin.
Ii Is source OF almost endless delight
10 a small portion OF the Walla Walla
reading public, that two individuals at
the head OF alleged newspaper, have dis
tinguished brothers IN California
ASome people determine 10 be progress
i've at all hazards. In Boston and New
York the fat, '.nc bridesmaids has
gone forth, and people obey. Another
step u made by Frenchman who UNI
ted his tso daughters ''freely" to two
young men; that Is he disposed with the
religious or Legal ceremony. de simply
invited ms friends and relatives to bau-
quet at the Grand Hctel, over which ne
presided, and there and then, lItrerally
''across the walnut. and the wine" be
declared the union of bis two girls with
their rsspsstivsswssthsarts-
, 1882-11-25
Editorial SpinninEs.

Once more the "long felt want" is to be
supplied in Portland. We hope the time
will come when the long felt wants" will
all be supplied and We shall! have release
from this pyrotechnical phraseology of the
circular announcing the issuance of a
...odoI p-ror. Tho Last papAr i.snAA in a
city or a county, il to "fill" void OF some
kind, which nobody but the fresh editor
feels. 1t is hypothetical
1t is reported from Washington that the
Arlington suit has again come to the sur
face. The Government should not give
up this place. 1t belongs to the dead by
possession now. 1t belongs TO the living
by conservation. Neither side can afford
to put such graveyard in litigation be,
fore crossroads jury. If the Lee fam
lily have a claim, pay it IN gold, and dc
not make merchandise of the Union
dead.
The editor of the Post-Intelli9encer, In
writing of the Northwest Boom" actu,
ally has the temerity to place Portland
ahead Of Seattle, in point Of substantial
growth. Az the telegraph hss not an
nounced his death OF the hands of the
Vigilantes Of hin city, We take it that hi
has made some sort of explanation to ap
pease the wrath of Seattle citizens.