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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
COLUMBIA NEWS.
Events Along the Sus sluehanns-ltems Of
Interest in and A round tho borough
Picked Up by tho Intolli-

Events Along the Sus sauehanns-ltems Of
Interest in and A round tho borough
Picked Up BY tho Intelh-
gencer's Reporter
Mr.. Frederick Booths little ) year old
son fell and cat his Lead badly on Thurs
day evening.
Tho former Pennsylvania assistant dis
patcher at this place, James Moss, is vis-
iting old friends here now.
The health of Mr.. Adolph Jessel, has
greatly improved since his sojourn at
Bedford Springs.
Wild and domestic fowls and black bass
were plenty at market this morning. They
sold at reasonable prices.
Messrs. George Crane and James Myers
bagged Is wild ducks in couple hours
shooting. Three Of them were red-necks,
a very rare bird about here.
Senator Stewart and E. h. Martin will
address the Independent Republican
meeting in the opera house next Wednes-
day.
The Sullivan combination will appear
here on the evening of November 4. Here
lists with the gloves on. .
Mr.. Uriah Holsinger and James Rey-
nOlds, colOrcd, were sentenced to the
county Jail in default Of bail, to appear at
court to answer the charge of adultery.
Good for Squire Young. He means busi-
ness.
The Rev. William Sanborn, who is q
guest Of the Rev. J. Ii. Esterline, pastor
of the Bethel church, corner of Seventh
and Walnut streets, will preach there TO-
morrow morning a d evening. Services
at the usual hours.
Atte,nutal s4prhwav ROl,l,erv.
A man from Lititz was in town yester.
and o'clock he was attacked Oh Com
made by the scutile was heard by a L. Il.
tigate it. When he was seen approaching
the rascals fled. not having accomplished
their object OF robbery. Columbia will
Soon need a night police force.
A Black Rascal
James Moore, another cOlOred worthy,
who was arrested for wife beating, is
dent as ever. lie boasts about being nm
molested by the law, moreover. JIe is
tho same rascal who stole two rings from
place. Squire Grier should have him ar
rested for that offense, and sec that he is
punished for l..
"A Strange Reception.
4 gentleman who resides on Locust
street caused great deal Of trouble and
excitement last night by going home late.
His wife would not believer it was he hus-
band who was rapping at the front door,
81 he climbed over the back fence. Just
as his head appeared above the top the
crack of revolver Was heard. The poor
fellow dropped like flash. He was not
hurt. only alarmed and grieved at his
strange reception. The matter was
finally explained, and he was admitted
with Joyous caresses to his own bedside.
He will come home early now.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
Two Mtuers Burned to Death.

Two miners, named Govern Burt and
Peter Lamb, entered an abandoned por-
tion OF ths Delaware & Hudson coal com.
pany's mine at Pine Ridge shaft Wilkes
barre to procure a lot Of iron. Upon their
hats they had naked lamps, the heat of
which coming III contact with the gas re.
suited with a terrific explosion. Great
excitement at once prevailed. In the new
working over one hundred men were la
boring. They all made their escape by 6
o'clock. 4 force of men searched for
Burt and Lamb, who were found at :
o. clock in the Ainc Ridge shaft. They were
blown several yards away into dump
hole, aud were burned to death.
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A nSusesnOQt0.

The HarrisOns IN I" Tira" T0-nigAf.-ThOse
clever artists, Louis and Alice Harrison, who
have hitherto b en- seen only In musical bur-
lesque and extravaganza, and I'm which tncy
have achieved high rank character actors,
will tonight produce the new comedy y-Girama
written tor them by Leonard Grover and en-
titled "VivN: or, A Sisters Sacrifice" Tho
New York Smn says OF the performance
- Alice and Louis Harrison produced their
now play Viva or, A Sisters Sacrifice " at
the GriswOld lust evening, before u large and
enthusiastic audience. The play was u dc-
cided success. Ii recOunts the adventures of
two strOlling Italian musicians, Viva AMI
Carlo, and mixed up with their affairs IL u
noble hearted old fellow, Giamctta, who had
fled from his native land on account Of pOliti.
Cal trOblcs. The drama furnishes Alice with
an opportunity To- exhibit her talen: ~ an
emotional actress. She IL truly . wonderful
little lady. She sang sweetIy. danced Prcttily
and acted With all the win, of u " oman trained
for the legitimate stage. Louis, OF course, ac
quilted himself cre,litablv. l.. Aug. Anderson
as Giamet:a won the hearts Of the audience.
Tho drama teens with novel effects and The
'lenOuemcnt Is startling. to say the least.
"Viva" is booked for a long run"
Friend and F3e."-Ths young irish conc
dian, William J. Scanlan, Ii booked to appear
at Fulton opera house on Wednesday evening
next In Bartley CampbeiI's new drama, en-
titled I" Friend and FOe." The New York Her.
aid declares the play u great success.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

Prof. Waldo, astronomer in the Observa-
tory of Yale college, visited Lancaster on
Monday last for the purpose of securing
the services of Prof. J. f. Kershner, of
Franklin and Marshall college, to assist in
the observation of the transit Of Venus,
on the 9Th of December next. Prof.
Kershner has accepted the invitation, and
will go to Yale college next week to make
preparations, and to 60 into practice to
make the observations with proper ac-
curacy. lie will use in his observations
the new heliometer, manufactured by
Repso'd s. Sons, of Hamburg, Germany,
and recently imported for tho use of tho
Yale observatory. He will be absent about
six weeks, during which time his place in
the college will be supplied by competent
teachers.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

who did most work got the least proven
der. Dropping his bayonet, belted wa.-
rior started across the street after an apple
which was bowling merrily along in the
direction of an unathO-ized small boy.
The apple flattened out under the boot of
the hunter, who lost his balance and fell
while the small boy, being in at the death
carried off the game. In tho middle OF
all the sports the drum beat and the men
were compelled to tail into line, eyei1g
with a moqrnfull look the bread and slices
of pumpkin pie which they had not time
to secure.
The second brigade. containing 1900
men, was commanded by General James
A. Beaver, who rode a dark bay horse
with cropped tail and proud step, aud,
despite the absence of the right leg, he
rode with grace aud apparent ease. An
orderly mounted upon black horse rode
with the officer OF the staff carrying the
generals crutches.
All along the line he received applause,
to which he occasionally responded by a
wave OF the glOved hand Or slight incli-
nation of the head. At the custom house
several bouquets we're thrown at the can
didate and the applause was louder than
at any point along the line of parade, On
Broad street, near CallOwhill, considerable
amusement was created by man jumping
over the rope which restrained the
crowds from encroaching upon the space
assigned to the parade and shouting in
stentorian tones iIoorah fer Jineral
Beaver :" The commander of the brigade
did not even turn his head in that direc-
tiOn, although he was within dozen
yards Of the enthusiastic man, and, amid
the jsers Of the hundreds within hearing
distance, the enthusiast showed his way
back through the crowd, remarking ::
" Well, I'll DE switched et / don't vote for
Stewart now"
Besides the militia was the immens,
turnout of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, many posts from outside tho city being
present.
At night the Grand Army gave Il camp
fire at Industrial Art hall, and a reception
at the Academy of Fine Arts.
Tho Academy of Music was filled in
every part in the evening to hear a concert
by chorus of 1900 girls from tho public
grammar schools, under the auspices of
the board Of public education. Addresses
were made by District Attorney George s.
Graham, E. c. Knight and Governor
Hoyt.
The Iii Centennial association, in the
Union League building, gave 4 reception
to the distinguished guests in the city.
Many prominent people We're present..
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
reformation Day.

Services appropriate to Reformation
Day will be held tomorrow in Trinity
Lutheran church. On October 81, the
exact date of Reformation day, a lecture
will be delivered at O'Clock p. m. in the
chapel by Rev. Jacob Fry. D. D.. of Read
ing, Pa. subject "a visit to the cities of
the Reformation" Admission free.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
A Dishonest Guv,rness.

Diamonds and dress goods to tho value
of s., 600 have been recently stolen from
the residence of General Sturgis, at the
Soldiers Homo, near Washington, d. c.,
and yesterday. upon searching the trunks
of Leakathe Pommard, a French COVER
ness in the employ Of II. i. Dansman, Of
Wisconsin, "a son in-law Of Gen. Sturgis,
now on a visit with his family, about
half the stolen property was recovered.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

The Young Mems Democratic club will
hold meeting at central headquarters in
the Doesch building on North Queen
street, this evening at 1880 O'Clock. Final
arrangements are to be made for the
Pattison reception on next Tuesday, and
the uniforms will bo distributed to those
desiring them. Let there be y full at
tendance,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
Court of Common Pleas.

In court in the case of Brua. vs.. Boiler,
witnesses for the defense werc heard ali
afternoon yesterday and during the great
er part of this morning. Just before noon
w. r. Wilson, esq.,, of tho defendants
counsel began making the first speech in
the case. The jury will not retire until
late this afternoon and a verdict may bo
locked for on Monday
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

Prof. VIM. b. Hall, Lancaster's well
known and talented musician, has just ro
turned from Cameron county, where he
conducted the music of the teachers insti-
tute during the present week. Prof. Hall
expresses himself as delighted with the
visit to hat section of the state, and
says that the institute, though one
of the smallest, is one of the very brightest
he has ever attended, the teachers being
of unusual mental calibre and manifesting
tho deepest interest in the cause of educa-
ton. Next week Prof. Hall will go to
West Chester.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

A good audience gathered at the opera
house last evening to witness the perform
we'll pleased with the manner in which it
was presented by the Herne combination.
The play is one which appeals strongly to
the best impulses of the human heart, and
the self sacrifice which is tho predomina.
ting feature of the drama found a warm
response in tile hearts OF an impressible
audience like that of last evening. Had
it not been for the threatening weather
there would have boon ! much larger au-
diencc, rs the play has ever been deserved
Iy popular in Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

But little more than q week remains
for tho Democrats to prepare themselves
for the final and overwhelming assault
that is to carry Democratic admins
tration into power. The result of
tho election cannot be considered a
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
Coy,e Grauted a Continuance.

The trial of John Coyle, jr., for the
murder of Emily Myers at COyle's Ferry,
about ono year ago, was announced for
trial at York this week. Tue case was
called when a physicians affidavit was
presented to the court, setting forth that
Mrs. and Mr.. Coyle, parents Of the ac-
cused, were so i'll that they could not be
brought into court at this time. They
being two Of the most important witnesses
for the defendant, the court ordered con-
tinuancc of the case until January ses-
siOns, 1888.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
A Freight Rider .

a man giving his name as Tom Pepper
was taken oil q passenger train from be-
tween baggage cars. by Railroad Officer
Pyle last evening. This morning Alder.
mar McConomy sent him to Jail for 10
days. This man. who is so years Of age,
says he is an Old circus performer, and he
had beaten his way from Chicago lie
came to Columbia on Thursday aud then
went back to Harrisburg by freight.
Taking passenger train there he started
for Philadelphia and was caught here.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
Hotels Burned,

BENNINGTON, VT, Oct. 2S.-The losses
on the Gates house. destroyed by fire last
night, is total. The building was insured
for $4,000 and valued at $4,000. The
furniture was partly saved and is insured
for 81, 126, which nearly covers tho loss.
The damage to the surrounding property
was $500.
NEW YORK, Oct. 2S.-Spurges hotel at
Pelham Bridge, Westchester county, was
totally destroyed by fire early this morn
ing. Loss not ascertained.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
Run Into by the Night Express.

While five men were returning from 4
political meeting at Wyandotte, Mich, on
q hand Car on Thursday night. they were
overtaken by the east bound night express
on the Canada Southern road. Three men
jumped safely, but the other two were
thrown with the car into the ditch. Jerry
Ryan was instantly killed, and his brother
Thomas had one leg and shoulder broken
besides receiving internal injuries.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
CitV Affairs.

The water committee, accompanied by
tie superintendent of the water works,
went out to pay an official visit to the
water works and reservoir this after
noon.
City Treasurer Myers has been busy all
day paying the men who work on the
streets and others to whom the city is in.
dehted.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
Foreman Dickson Arrested.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-Foreman Dick
son of the Star Route jury, was arrested
at his house at half past nine o'clock this
morning, aud will have hearing to day.
Dickson WAS subsequently arraigned at
the police court and placed under $1,000
bail. Dickson and his counsel refused to
say anything with reference to the bribery
Charges, but simply assorted that Bowers
statement in any important particular.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
Killed by = Bursting Gun.

J. Minor Raynor. Of Greenport, L. l.,
was accidentally killed on Thursday by
the bursting of his gun. A piece of the
barrel tore his throat SO severely that he
died almost instantly. Il is thought that
the bursting of tho gun was duo to the act
of some malicious boys who crooked the
barrel and placed wet sand on top of tho
load to make the gun kick.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
Arrest of q Supposed Thief.

street, had his house robbed a couple
weeks ago while at market. A silver
watch with gold chain and SO Or $40 was
stolen. Lewis Morris, who was in Mr..
same ssi time e%pGy tnas tGs propsrts did, % Ms @
arrested on the charge at iiishspiro: The
watch was found on him and Alderman
McCOnOmy committed him for y hearing
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
Tho Commercial College.

A fine opportunity is offered to secure a
complete knowledge of penmanship, book
keeping, banking and business forms, by
Profs. Weidler and Mosser, of the Lancas-
ter commercial college, Rhodes building,
West King street. The rooms are admi.
rably fitted up, elegantly located and the
teachers are equal to any in tho state.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

Is the most effective Pain Destroyer I'm
the wOr:i. VIII most surely quicken the
blood. whether taken internally or applied
externally and thereby more certainly relieve
pain. whether chronic or acute, than any other
pain alev i.tOr, and 1t il warranted double tho
strength .: anv similar preparation. Il cures
pain in the Side. Back or Bowels. Sore Throat.
rheumatism und ALL ACHES, amt Il THE
GREAT BELIEVER Of PAIN. browns
HOUSEHOLD PANACHA" should Dc in every
family. :.sasptUnful Of tho Panacea In a
tu,nbler Of TO, wafer Is sweetene,li II preferred
taken at be.i time will BRRAK UP GOLD. 25 cts
Il bottle. febli-lydA.W .W8SAw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
Independent Meeting.

The Independents intend having q meet
ing in Witwer hall, New Holland, next
Friday afternoon. when addresses will be
delivered by United Sta.es Senator John
I. Mitchell, Gen. Mccartney, of Wilkes
barre, Col. G. S. Kaufman, T. 3. Hola-
han, esq, and others.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

NHOL00fHTI MOtn0B0U
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your rest hy u sick child suffering and crying
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A Pair of Young RAscals.

The Boston police yesterday arrested
George E. Pepper, aged 23 years, and Ar
thur +. Petto, aged II years, on a charge
Of being operators in the bogus express
package swindle which has been success
fully prosecuted IN that city for the last
two months. The evidence is thought to
be very strong against them.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

SILvERToN. CAL, Oct. 2S-Yesterday
the bodies of Homer Stewar: and James
Sullivan, was found terribly mangled in q
tunnel in the Lancaster mine. Two days
previous they had gone to the mine to do
assessment work. 1t is thought that they
were killed by premature blast.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
A Barn Struck ny Lightning.

Last night the barn of Hershey Croft, in
Leacock township, near Bareville. was
struck by lightning and totally destroyed.
One horse, two cows and two hogs we're
burned, together with the entire contents,
consisting If hay, straw and \ large lot of
tobacco. There was AL insurance of 81. 500
IN tho property in the Lancaster County
Mutual. Of that amount, $3.50 is on the
building, and like sum on tho contents.
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A Conductor Kun over and Killed.

George L. Stock, about 50 years old, a
we'll known Philadelphia s. Reading rail-
road conductor, while shifting cars near
Fleetwood, Friday afternoon, fell between
the bumpers, was run over and instantly
killed. Mr.. Stock was . resident Of Read
ing and leaves family.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

Pht1adeiph1a RecOIu.
In the lobby of the academy OH WedEcs-
day night, at the ball of the Mystic asso-
citation, Senator Kennedy introduced Tom
Cooper to Sam Josephs in knot of poll.
ticians. "Cau this be the gcntleman they
call red headed and hopeful ?' asked
Josephs. Mr.. Cooper responded: "Ard
can this be the gentleman they call bald.
headed aud uncertain ~
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
Attempted Murder and Suicide.

Charles Schwartz, aged . years, fore
man Of the feed handlers OF tho Third
avenue railroad company, New York, yes
terday fired two shots q. his uncle. the
president Of the company, Lewis Lyon,
but missed him, and then blew out his
own brains. The cause of the tragedy is
unknown.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
In TSWn.

Ulysses Mercur, of the supreme court OF
this state, who will succeed SharswoOd as
chief justice, is visiting his son-in law, u.
F. Eshleman, esq.,, North Duke street.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

General James a Beaver, the Stalwart
Republican candidate for governor, passed
through on the fast line this afternoon. He
got off the cars aud took . short walk
around among the crowd. Very few
recognized him.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28
Horses Shipped.

Fiss s. Dorr shipped to-day to New York
from their stables, No. IS Grant street, Is
head of Lancaster county draught and
driving horses.
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Matte lOus n ascl cl.leS.

Some evil disposed persons visited the
house OF Henry MOhn, in Mohns-ille,
Berks county, during his absence IN this
county, and did considerable damage by
tearing the pales off the fence. They also
threw two hogs from the pen, the death
Of ono resulting from this treatment.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

The total number of visitors as given by
the rai!ro ID companies centering at Phila
delphia, was 9Ol, 900. The general ras-
senger agent of the Philadelphia and
Reading railroad company, Mr.. Clinton G.
Hancock, furnishes the following state
rent of tho passenger business done by
his company during the four days of the
Bi Centennial celebration. showing the
number of persons carried to and from
phi;a,lalnhia
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aslcsCUED rnDs1 iIleATn.

The following statement Of W illiam ]. Cough
In, OF SOmeryille, Mass, IS So remarkable that
We beg to ask for II the attention Of our rcai
ers. lie says : ''ln the fall OF 1876 was taken
with violent bleeding of.thc lungs, followed
by severe cough. j soon began to lose my
appetite and flesh. 1 was SD weak ut Ons. time
that could not leave my bed. In the SUM
mer OF 1877 was admitted to he City Hospital.
While there the doctors said I had hole In
my left lung as big as q halfsiOllar. expend-
ed over hundred dollars In doctors and med
icines. Twas ~ tar gone at one time report
went around that I was dead. gave up hope
but a friend told me Of DIR. WA. HALLS
BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS. 1 laughed at
my friends. thinking my case iEcurable, but
got b. tile to satisfy them, when to my sur
prisea Il qualification. l commencc,i to feel
better My hope, once dead, began to revive,
u ld t. lay feel in better spirits thar have
the past three years.
IL writethis hoping you VIII publish II. ~
that every one smicted with Disessse,l LUng.,
will be induced to take DIR. WM. HALLS
EALSAM FORTHE LUNGS, mn.i bc convinced
that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED. !
have taken two bottles and All positively say
that 1t has done me more gossd than all the
other medicines have taken since my sick
ness. My cough mas almost entirely 'ii-,p-
pcared amt shall soon be a5l: to so /" M"rk.
Sold by Ii. Is. Cochran, 1s7 North Queen street
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Gave Bond.

John ObeIholtzer, who was arrested
on bench warrant by the sheriff, he
having forfeited his recognizance. fur
nisbed bail to- lay IN the sum Of s5OO, and
was discharged.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-28

The members Of Post 81. G.. 4. r., and
tho Sons Of Veterans will atteud services
at the Duke street NJ. T.. church to NOR
row evening at G4 O'Clock.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

One OF the draw backs OF married life sick
ness OF the little ones. For Cold Or Cough
you cannot find a better remedy than Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup. Nearly all physicians
prescribe 1t and no family should be without
IT,