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women Ms KallrOaders.
WIlliamsport Sun and Banner,

UHtI iIslHHCr.
There is propably no railroad in course
of construction in this state that has
shown such heterogeneous mixture of
wOrkmen rs the Pine Creek road. Hun
garians and Swcdes, Italians aud Greeks,
Scythians and Barbarians, and Hittites
and Amorites, Mongolians, and Malays.
Caucasians and Ethiopians, have all been
pressed into the service. We now learn
that negro women dressed in male attire
are also swinging tho mattock. At least
ono such case has como under the Malone
Brothers, contractors, and goes out with
the pick and shovel with tho boys and
does her days work with the rest. Malone
the boss, declares that she is one of the
best men on tho works.
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MICS. MELVILLE IN AN ASYLUM.

Tho Engineer Obliged to Take Her to the
NOrristOwn Institution.
Mrs. Melville, tho wife Of the engineer
Of the Jeanette, was taken to the state
asylum for the insane, ut NOrristOwD, by
her husband and Magistrate Washington
James, of Darby, ono of tho Oldest and
most intimate friends. The certificate
upon which she was placed i'm the institu-
tion is signed by DIR. Longstreth, Of Shar
on Hill, who has attended her occasionally
for several years, and by DIR. BartlesOn,
another country physician near by, who
WAS called in so that the provisions Of tho
law requiring tho names of two physicians
might bc complied with. The certificate
does not exactly classify her as an insane
person, but speaks Of her as suffering
from !, mental and nervous trouble requir-
ing medical treatment in Ill insane asy-
lum.
Mrs. Melville was often Il victim to ner-
vous collapse following periods of mental
excitement. Up toa little while ago she
taught Sunday school in Darby and WAS
greatly beloved by the children, but owing
to the interposition Of some objection to
minor details of management which She
insisted upon Sho gave it up. On one Oc-
casiOn \ luln quite i distance away OIL the
the turnpike who WAS accustomed to beat
his wife, beat her worse than usual Mrs.
Melville went into tho house regardless Of
the mans threats and took the mother and
children away to her own house until they
could communicate with her relatives. On
this and i few other occasions she showed
great mental excitement publicly, but it
WAS not until Saturday night, towards tho
close of the reception given her husband,
that she showed symptoms that were cOn-
sidered alarming.
According to her husbands statement
her delirium took the form of q fear that
he desired to t;.ko her three little daush
ters away from her. lie dcemcd it cxpc-
dient to leave the house and about one
o'clock Sunday morning drove to Darby,
where he consulted with his friend Magis-
trate James. 1t was the first intention to
remove her to NUrristOwn carly on Sunday
night but this was abandoned and nothing
was done until yesterday. Mrs. Melville
asked that the children be allowed to ac
company her in the Same carriage and tho
request was granted, MIR. Melville following
the party in another carriage. She talked
and chatted along the way and offered no
objection. At the insane asylum, how
ever, when it became necessary to separate
her from tho children, she showed con-
siderable excitement for few moments,
but seemed very weak and allowed herself
to be led quietly away. Tho children ac-
companied their father back to tho Cont
mental hotel, where they had supper and
afterward wcrc sent with friends to their
home at Sharon Hill, Mr.. Melville going
out in later train. Two ladies of tho
ncighborhOOd will remain in tho house
until tho arrival of Mr.. Melville's sister
from New York.
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A Victim Of Kerosene.

In Pittsburgh J. Fuller and his wife left
their home in charge of their eleven year
old daughter to take care of the house and
prepare dinner. The fire in the kitchen
stove did not burn well, and the girl took
the kerosene oil can and poured out some
of the contents to hasten tho flames. In
an instant her dress was on fire. Mr..
who lives in the same house.
heard her screams and succeeded in put
ting out the flames with table cloth, not
not before the girl was fatally burned.
She died in couple of hours. Mr..
Soblosky was badly burned in the arm.
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THE New York Sun lauds General
WOlseley for his abstinence from intox-
icating fluids. Such examples are the
best weapons of the temperance cause.
Men of good intentions, who aim to
make their lives worthy of their crea-
tion. will be inspired by the example of
successful men to avoid the seductions
which weaken the flesh in its work.
There is no more efficient aid to the
Temperance cause than the demon
strated fact that temperance is Il
prime element in a successful life.
Men who bave 80 little regard for them.
solves and SO little stamina as to sue.
cumb to q temptation that they know to
be injurious to them in its indulgence
are hardly worth saving by prohibitory
laws that beside have shown their in
efficiency, Let every man be taught
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"A row in u lsar Room.

Last night gang of ruffians entered
and became very disorderiy: Ihoy defied
either to leave tho room or to behave
themselves. This morning MIR. Braam
made complaint against eight of the row.
dies and warrants for their arrest were is
sued by Alderman McCOnOmy.
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Too Easily Done.

AVV GAOsly OVuCs
The mutual friends have put Engineer
Melville's wife in an insane asylum with
remarkable speed. Doubtless it was the
best disposition for the friends to make
of the lady for her sake and her family's,
at once Withdrawing her from public OBJ
servation and putting the gentlest inter-
probation upon her conduct. Clearly
she is not of sound mind, but whether
or nos the unsoundness is of that high
degree which insane asylums are ap-
pointed to care for may or may not he the
case. If these asylums held all the Mrs.
Melvilles in the world We incline to
think they would have to he largely in
creased in number. Perhaps they might
be, to the great advantage of the peace
of families; but the human disposition
is to hide within the household
walls the infrmities of its men,
b;rs, and Mrs. Melville's case would
not have been an exception, we suppose,
but for the unwarranted publicity given
to her unhappy state by the wretched
news mongers. The public have no
proper interest in this family disturb
ance but in the swift removal of the
principal to an asylum they have cause
for reflection and criticism. Her liberty
has been taken away, rs we understand
without her consent, and in the space Of
less than day. Such celebrity of move
ment is obviously capable of abuse. We
doubt whether insane persons should he
SO summarily disposed of. 1t would
seem that the liberty of the citizen de
mands more deliberate proceedings to
guard it against undue encrOach
ment. 1t seems that the certiii-
cate of physicians sufliccs of itself
as a warrant of commitment. The
Guiteau and other trials have made
it a matter of great notOriety that in
sanity is one of the things that physi-
clans are especially unable to find out.
The profession is notorious for its disa-
greements SO that you can readily get
a doctors opinion on any side of any
question of physical ailment and in
issues as to mental unSOundneSS with
especial facility. We would prefer the
decision of twelve men who knew moth
ing about insanity to that of doctors
who think they know everything. The
ease of entrance and the difficulty of exit
from insane asylums might apparently he
modified to advantage.
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Whore They WAL Exhibit.

Mr.. Ball, of the Barnum show, yester-
day made arrangements to have the circus
exhibit On lot belonging to the farm of
the Malone estate, which is situated be-
tween the Pennsylvania railroad and the
New Holland turnpike. It was found
that the park grounds were too small for
the exhibition.
The advertising car of the show will
como hero on Thursday, when the town
and county will receive another drumming
up.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-19
Lutheran Synod.

The Lutheran synod of East Ponnsylva-
mia will meet in st. Johns church, Potts.
vile, on Wednesday evening next, and
remain in session for eight days. Rev.
Sylvanus Stall, of st. Johns, and Rev. E.
Meister, of St. Stephens, Rev. q. Reimen-
snyder and Rev. J. V. Eckert, OF this city.
will attend, together with several lay dele
gates.
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GAP l1EMS.
Local Happenings IN the East En,

Local Happenings IN the East End.
Mrs. Christian Sheriff was very pleas
antly surprised on Thursday forenoon, by
her children and grandchildren, fifteen in
number, and some friends from Philadel-
phia and other parts, calling on her in =
body at her rcsi,icuce here. Tho old lady
being taken cutirsy uuawarcs, could not
apprehend what the meaning Of the
sudden influx meant, until reminded by
one Of the company that it was in honor
of tho anniversary of her sixty. eighth
birthday that they hal assembled
The surprise was just complete
They brought with them baskets and
boxes filled with clOice refreshments aud
moro substantial dict besides many hand
sOme aud useful presents, Of which Mrs.
Sheriff was tho recipient. The dinner, ut
which an elegant menu WAS served, was
heatily partakcn Of by the company.
After spending u pleasant day the guests
departed for their respective homes, wish
ing the old laly to spend many moro an
niversaries OF her birthday in a like man.
ner.
The fair IN tints:isent (?) person who
writes little notes for tho West Chester
EIidge Record from over at tho Gap"
must not think to convince tho readers Of
Iu6t JUL tsAset OuO "AltCA - - AOAs-AOOs
dent Of this village, by the peculiar head
Innings of the articles. Tho writer is ac-
tually q resident, and should try to be
more veraciOus aud accurate and show
less prejudice. Iu referring to the private
detectives appointed at the recent festival
held here, the writer said one Of the de-
tectives was 50 dignified rs to carry u cane
which he broke over ono Of tho members
heads who was pushed against him. Now
this detective referred to did carry q cane,
but it was not broken over any persons
head, or was any individual even struck
with it, but he did take hold Of an unruly
person who was properly attended to later,
besides number Of others who miscOn-
Quoted themselves ON tho same occasion.
On Saturday afternoon . young child Of
William Lytle's drank tho contents Of an
ounce vial that it found ON a bureau, and
which proved to DO spirits Of hartshOrne.
Immediately after swallowing the dose the
child took sick; medical aid was sum-
mOned and rostOratives applied. For sOmo
time it remained in q precariOus cOndi-
cover.
Mr.. w. d. Sanford, who has been
spending the few last weeks in Washing
ton, has returned home.
Christian Fox is having erected stable
40 by 20 feet Oh his premises.
Thomas Livingstone lost fine farm
horse last week by death.
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Late last evening there was disturb
ance at the Humane engine house. Officer
FurlOw, who was in the neighbOrhOOd, at
tempted to arrest Henry Kautz, whore
upon 10 was set upon by Frank Kautz
and Henry Drepperd, who beat him and
rescued the prisoner. The officer has
made complaint against his assailants.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-09-19

A base ball club known as tho Trappers
of Trenton, arrived at Bordentown, N. j.,
to play game of ball with club Of the
latter city. just before the game closed
the outsiders who arrived with the club
from Trenton got into riot and fearful
scene ensued several Of the party were
seriously beaten. Fence rails and base
ball bats were freely used. Some of the
party from Trenton were locked up and
have been held to answer. Some fifty of
the gang from Trenton did not wait for the
train, buk started on foot for homo, dis.
talce of seven miles.
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Sale of Real Estate.

Samuel Hess & oon, auctiOneers, sold st
public sale at the public house of John
W. Frantz, in Millcrsville. for Jacob W.
Frantz house and lot situated in Millers-
vile, as tho property Of Catherine Frey, to
John Frey for 81 ,532.
Tho same auctIOnecrs sold OH the same
day at Barnetts' Hioster house, for Cath
crime Stone 4 lot Of ground and stable in
the rear of James street, near Graham's
comb factory, to Samuel G. Genscmer for
$SO5.
B. +. Rowe, aucsioneer, sold on Friday
ut public salo Is acres Of land with inn
prOvemcnts in West Earl township be-
longing to tho estate Of John X Reed,
deceased, to John Gcist for $154.1O per
acre.
No. =, i house and lot with two acres
aud 4S pcrchcs Of land to Jacob Bair for
81, 100.
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expenses to the amount Of $17, ,762 20.
The election Of grand officers was fixed
for this morning and Providence, Rhode
Island, was selected as tho place for hold
ing the session of 1888.
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This is the name Of spectacular play
that was presented to- large audience in
tho opera house last night. Considered
from any standpoint save that of scenic
and mechanical effect the performance was
no great shakes. The acting never rose
above mediocrity, and very frequently did
not get that high up. The scenery, how
ever, was very fine, and some of the
effects produced were exceedingly novel in
their way. Tho sinking of the ship, tho
raft scene, the moonlight panorama, and
indeed all of the views that were present.
cd in very artistic way have never been
SURPASSED in the opera house, and were
freely applauded. But whom that il said
all is said "The World" will be re-.
peatcd to night.
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In Town Again.

The Italian orchestra, composed of four
young men, which has 80 often entertained
tho citizens of Lancaster by their excellent
music are in this city again after having
spent tho summer at the different summer
resorts.
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A Chance for the Democracy.

The Democratic and Republican state
conventions of New York both meet
this week to determine their tickets.
There are indications that the party
lines will lie set in a much more un-
broken way than lately appeared to be
possible. The tendency is to clean
ight between the two great parties,
leaving the issue to be decided
between them 10y the large army
of voters who are Just now in
more than usual degree possessed of
independent procIivities. AS the con
ventions show wisdom success is likely
to be their reward. They never have
met with the fact more strongly inn
pressed upon them that by their works
they will be judged. The Democratic
party has the advantage Of the SYM
pathy of the many men who have
been disguised by the many errors
and wrongs of the party that
has SO long ruled the country. 1t Is
especially in condition to make itself the
peoples parsy-the party of those who
have votes to give. Public sentiment
recognizes the fact that there is neces
sity in legislation and administration to
curb the power Of the few and free tina;
Of the many. The question is that o;
- boss rule" as it is inelegantly but
strongly styled; rule that is now On
the down-grade and that cannot recover
itself under the fierce temper of a hostile
public spirit. The party that promises
this spirit Of the people its best express
sion is certain to win their support and
the party that stands best prepared to
receive their strength is the Democratic.
1t demands but small degree of wisdom
in its leaders to secure its ascendancy
i fact which is SO clear that it can hardly
fail of its fruit.
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sale Of HOrpa0.

Samuel Hess & Son, auctioneers, sold at
public sale for Daniel Logan, at his sale
and exchange stables yesterday, Is head
of Canada horses at an average price Of
$20S per head.
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The schooner Mary Hawos, of Camden,
Maine, from ROckport to New York, with
$50 casks of lime, stranded at Nantucket
Bar on Sunday morning and will probably
be total loss.
The ship Bullion, from Philadelphia,
for Port Townsend, Washington territory,
lost part Of her rigging in a terrific gale
on the 18th inst, and narrowly escaped
laundering. One seaman fell from the
ringing and was killed. Tho vessel was
towed from Capo Flattery to Port Towns
end, where she arrived on Sunday.
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THE OARS.
Courtney Wine Another Race.

Tho race between Courtney, Ten Eyck
and Demsey, for $1,000, was rOwed on
Poplar bay, st. Lawrence river, directly
opposite Alexandria Bay. The word was
given at $50, aud o good start was made.
Courtney at once took tho lead, but at
tho turn Ten Eyck was so near COurtney's
buoy that Courtney stopped rowing and
Ten Eyck turned ahead. Time, 1O:45.
Courtney turned four seconds later.
Dempsey was a lOny way behind, and
turned the buoy in 11:45. On the first
half mile of tho return Courtney spurted
and soon took the lead, and passed the
homo buoy an easy winner by two lengths
lead. Time, 2O:59l. Dempsey was fully
half mile behind.
Courtney at the finish seemed somewhat
out of breath, aud he said it was the hard.
est raco he ever rOwed. Ten Eyck was
quiet exhausted. 1t was the opinion of
those ON the referees boat that Courtney
could havc made better time had it been
necessary. Considering the condition Of
the water, which was rough, however, the
race was declared satisfactory. About
three thousand persons were in attend
ancc.
Tho single scull race between William
Flick and Charles Gallauagh, of Philailel-
phla, Tor SjOO took place ON tho Delaware
river ut Burlington and was won by Gal
lanagh. The distance covered was one and
a-haIf miles and return. Tho race was
won by Is boat lengths time, % minutes.
A large assemblago was present to witness
tho contest.
An Insane PhiladeIphia WOman's Escape.
An alarm was sent out by the police for
the detention of Mrs. Mary Holmes. Of
Germantown, Pa, who went to Now York
from Philadelphia. She escaped from her
husband, who was taking her home from
an insane asylum near Baltimore. of which
she had long been an inmate. When she
reached Philadelphia she was taken from
the train, but got ON board again while
her husband was attending to the baggage.
She was last seen going over the DesbrOs-
ses street ferry. Her husband is a gardener
employed by Il wealthy Philadelphian.
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The keystone band had a very pleasant
picnic at Green Cottage yesterday. The
attendance was largo and there was NO
disturbance Of any kind to mar the general
enjoyment.
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The M~yOr' q Court

Tho mayor had eight customers this
morning, two of whom were disOrderly
women. They were sent to Jail to sober
up. John Wall, who was engaged in a
disturbance at Braam's saloon, and who
broke one of the large plate glasses in
the front door, was committed for 80
days. Two other disorderlics were sent
to Jail for shorter terms, two paid costs
and ono lOdger was discharged.
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George w. lIcnsel, Of Quarryville, has
just gathered from One-q'llrter of an acre
Of ground 130 bushels OF potatoes. About
onr-third of them arc of tho Peerless Va.
riety and two thirds Early Rose Mr..
lIcusel's plan is: to manure the ground
heavily, then pow it down, furrow it not
too deep, use tho largest and best pOta
toes for seed, cut SO that each piece shall
have ono or two eyes, only, aud do not use
eyes. Drop the seed eight or ten inches
apart, cover lightly, cultivate thoroughly
and keep down the weeds, rs i crop of
potatoes and Il crop Of weeds cannot be
grown ut the same time Oh the same
ground.
William ii. Wilson, Of Little Britain
township, has raised IN extra crop Of
sweet potatoes this season, many Of tho
tubers weighing four pounds each.
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During performance by Orton's circus
at Mt. Airy, NC, the seats fell with 1 500
people. Over fifty persons were seriously
injured. Four ladies are in 4 critical con.
ditiOn. Many men, women and children
had their legs and arms broken.
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MOUNT JOY NlATTEKS.
The Service. in the Presbyterian Church
ami Other ltOins.

Tho Services ~ the Presbyterian Church
and Other Itoins.
The course Of sermons which Rev. DR..
Wells, "f Cleveland, Ohio, commenced to
preach in the Presbyterian church, at this
place, will BIZ continued this week. Ser
vices arc held daily, i'm the morning ut 10
and in tho evening ut :, O'Clock. They
will be ended on Friday evening. Tho
preacher is an interesting talkcr, and with
each succeeding meeting the attendance
increases. On Sunday morning he preached
on INSPIRATION" and in i clear, argu-
mcntative sermon concluded that tho
Bible is nOt the work of human hands. In
strong terms he attacked skcpticism. In
the afternoon no preached = sermon to
the children Of tho Sunday school.
The public schools Of the districts sur
rounding the borough were opened yester-
day.
E. J. Moore and wife, Of Nebraska, arc
visiting her parents, MIR. and Mrs. J. f.
Cassel, Ot this place.
Iarve +. Shelly, clerk in tho pension
department ut Washington, is home for \
few days.
Nearly all Of tho tobacco is cut.
The medicine man, who has held open
air concerts tho past week, left for Mari
cIta ycstfIudy.
DisOrsierIy Tramps ss Marietta.
Five tr:.mps were arrested at Marietta
Oh Monday for drunken and disOrdcrly
conduct. They, with some ten others,
bought beer by tho keg, drank it on the
river bank, then invaded the town, insult
ing women and committing other depreda-
tiOns. Constable Ruby, while arresting
ono of them, who gave his name as
Michael Burns, was knocked down by him,
had ono finger broken in the scufIie and
his shirt torn off his body. At hearing
before Squire Baker, of Marietta, Burns
was returned to court for trial ON tho
charge Of assaulting an officer. A tall
man, six feet six inches, who refused to
give his name, was sent down for thirty
days for drunken and disorderly conduct,
and the rest were sent down for fifteen
days Oh tho same charge.
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IT is intimated that Phipps' coolness in
the face of his arrest springs from his oh.
servation of the late encounter his friends
Dorsey and Brady mad with petit jury.
He has evidently calculated the chances
and will risk it.
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THE Democratic campaign will be given
boost by the reception to be given by
tho Commonwealth club of Philadelphia
to the Democratic candidates. The ar
rangements indicate a very brilliant dem
OnstratiOn.
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the need of helping himself and the
teaching Of examples, such as General
Wolseley sets, is the most efficient that
can be suggested.
To-Day is the anniversary of the deatt
of Garfield.

PHIPPs in a dungeon cell. Pattisor
guarding the treasure house Of the
people.