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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27

A Once Prominent Philadslphian Who Died
IN . Wlld0fA0aA
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A Once Prominent Philsdslphian Who Died
IN WildGrnoaA
Oxford Dispatch to Press.
The traveller from here to Rising Sun
must pass through tho famous sBarTens'' of
Chester county. They comprise hundreds
Of acres of land improbable to farmers,
and the vast tract is covered with pine,
scrub oak and heavy underbrush. Beneath
the surface lie rich deposits of chrome,
serpentine and valuable building stone.
The geologist finds there many rare speci.
mems of the mineral kingdom to enrich
his collection.
Of the numerous objects to be seen in
the barrens is an old log hut that stands
alone of the highway, south of the state
line. 1t is pointed out to strangers by
inhabitants of the locality as the" Hen
Coop" and an interesting and romantic
story is told of its former occupant, Jesse
E. Williams, who was found dead in it
one morning not long since. He lived the
life of recluse, and the only objects near
and dear to him were some chickens OF
improved breeds. Many people thought
him crank, and but very few ever sup.
posed he once occupied position of prom
inence.
During the Wing days Williams was a
successful merchant of Philadelphia. He
was located on Market street near Fiji
teenth. There he sold boots and shoes.
Occasionally he speculated in real estate
and was generally favored by fortune.
He was surrounded by an affectionate
family aud many comforts. Through the
years when Mayors Henry, Vaux and
others governed the city, Jesse Williams
was prominent politician and citizen.
With his ability and means he established
political organizations and frequently
spoke at the meetings. He often enter
tanned Henry Clay, Daniel Webster and
other eminent statesmen of their time, at
his residence, and many were the interest
ing anecdotes he related of them.
The first horticultural and poultry exhi-
bition in the city of Brotherly Love was
held on a lot then owned by him, at Chest
nut and Thirty ninth streets. He was an
enthusiastic patron of all similar shows,
and one of the first to introduce improved
breedy of poultry into this state. He
owned fine farm in Montgomery county,
opposite Conshohocken, with valuable
poultry and cattle.
Politics had fascination for him. He
ventured too far into political water and,
neglecting business, he finally failed. Re-
verse of fortune caused old friends to de-
| sert him. The affection OF his wife and
family became estranged and divorce
and separation ensued. He wandered
over the state for years and finally settled
on the edge of the vast pine forest, few
miles south of here, where he resided for
ten years with his poultry. His body was
deposited in cemetery near Phlladel-
Dhia
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27
UOUrsT OF COnnoN PLEAS.
A Case in Which . WIN Ia the Point of
COnt0nsloD

Oase IN winch VIII u tho Point of
COntsnsloo
BEFORE JUDGE PATTERSON.
Joel L. Lightner VI. Jacob D. Houser.
guardian dd litem of Jacob Hartman,
Emma X. Hartman, John NJ Hartman,
Miunie V. Hartman and Harry Hartman.
This is an issue to try by jury whether a
paper dated 22d of September. 1881, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament
of Jacob Hartman, late of the city Of Lam
caster. deceased, is the will and testament
of said deceased. Mr.. Lightper is the ex-
ecutOr of the estate.
The plaintiff proved by Charles r.
Frailey, who wrote the will, and Joseph
Cramer and Simon Barr, the subscribing
witnesses, that the paper executed on the
above date was Hartman's last will and
testament The will was offered in evil
dence. admitted and read. It bequeathed
s25 to each of his four grandchildren, 500
to his son Harry, the use of house free
OF rent to Mary Alderman. who was his
housekeeper, and 5000 per year so long as
she remained single, and the balance of
his estate to his son Severn. In case the
said son should die before becoming of
age. without issue, the estate shall revert
to John Hartman, brother of the deceased.
The defense then opened their case and
called witness. Their allegation is that
the will was made through the undue in
tiuence of the decedent's hOusekeeper :;
deceased was often under the influence of
liquor and his habits were very intemper-
ate about the time the will was made his
mind is alleged to have been affected by
reason of his drinking and he was incom-
petent to make q will. On trial.
Issue Granted.
An issue was granted in which George
Johns is plaintiff and the city of Lancas.
ter is defendant it is to ascertain by jury
trial what amount of damage is sustained
by Johns in the opening of Poplar street.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27

In November, 1871, stage on one the
lines in Utah was robbed and among the
valuables taken was a draft payable to
the order of j. a. Lennon. Some time
after q man claiming to be Lennon went to
Milwaukee, Wis, persuaded a well-known
citizen to identify him and got his draft
cashed. Word came from California that
payment on the draft had been stopped
and that the man who presented it proba.
bly, was the stage robber. The case was
given to Detective Barry, Of. Milwaukee,
and, after over years search, the detec-
tive yesterday found his man and brought
him.there. The prisoner has been recog-
nized a. man charged with murder and
other crimes in New Mexico,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27

THE rather untimely campaign for the
appointment of county superintendent
seems to have subsided since it became
known that the state superintendent
would give the subject that deliberation
and careful consideration which it SO
eminently merits. Tine and opportunity
will be afforded for the qualifications of
the various candidates to disclose them:
selves, and it is not an infallible rule
that he who is most anxious for an
Office is best fitted for il.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27

The alarm Of FIRE last evening between
6 aud o'clock was struck by Chief
Howell to give the men q drill exercise.
Box "a at Chestnut and Mary streets was
struck and companies No. 1 and No. 4 and
truck A reached the scene in about four
minutes. A special alarm was struck for
companies and 8, and they were soon on
the ground. Truck a was exercised in
the use of the ladders and company l laid
hose and put its steamer into service. The
drill was very satisfactory one.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27

HERE and there self made candidate
for one of the Democratic nominations
this fall shows his head above the ground
with the venturesome spring flowers.
1t will be as we'll for ambitious placemen
SO remember that it was the fate of the
early worm to be caught.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27
THREE JUDGES ORDERED To JAIL.
Held In Contempt for Refusing 10 l.svy u Tax
Assessment

10 the United States circuit court OF
Jefferson City Mo-, James W. Harrison,
presiding justice, end J. A. Lockhart and
J. A. Pratther, Associate judges of the
Lafayette county court, were ordered to
Jail for contempt of court in refusing to
obey mandate of tho United States court
directing them to levy tax of $4,000 to
pay an instalment on the judgment OBJ
tained on suit upon the county bonds
The county offered to compromise the
bonds at eighty cents on the dollar at
which rate 81, zoo, 900 of its bonded debt
had already been compromised, but the
holder of the judgment refused to take less
than the full amount. The court orders
the judges to be confined in tho jail until
they obey its mandate.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27
Tobacco Sales.

The following Drumora growers have
sold their tobacco to Fl. Shubert s. Co:
Maris Henry, at 8. 2, 1: Geo. w. Miller,
1O4. 3, 2; John Walhour; y. Sc; &C.
Caudman, 8, 2. 2; S. C. Good, 7.2,2;
Thos. Touson. IA, a, 2; Calvin Alexander
S,2,2.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27
RICHMUND's WILD SENSATION.
Police Captain farator's Daughter tn
Author of All the Mysteries.


Author of All the Mysteries.
The sensation produced in Richmond,
Va, by the announcement that the resi-.
dence of Police Captain J. Fl. Parater was
Wednesday entered in the broad daylight
and Annie, his sixteen year-old daughter,
bound, gagged and her clothing cut in
shreds, was profound. The mystery sur.
rounding the affair and its apparent bold
ness appalled, all. Thursday the mystery
was solved and the sensation exploded. The
victim of these hypothetical attacks by
burglars is bright, pretty and imaginative.
For some time past she has been reading
detective stories in sensational weeklics.
The publication in the newspapers of the
attack by masked men upon Lady Flor
ence Dixie was doubtless read by the
young girl. All of tho circumstances
connected with her escape Thursday in
dicate that it was founded upon the pub
lished stories of Lady Florence's alleged
wrongs. The cutting of the girls dress
and corset, the gagging and binding, were
all limitations of that imaginary assault.
made deep impression upon the young
committed there recently increased her
"cuIbi CAClGclu0uLs ~ W do W CtuSCa
that her strange freaks, in which she as
sayed to play the role Of Lady Florence at
one time aud the victim Of sneak burglars
at another, can be attributed. All Of tho
imaginary attacks upon her fathers house
were the work of Miss Parater. The
stoning of the dwelling at night, the sud
den appearance of a burglar in the house
and his attack upon her ard theft OF
jewelry from her person were all simula
ted by the girl. Physicians pronounce the
girls mind disordered and say she is ir-
responsible for her strange freaks. Before
these revelations Thursday there was no
little jealousy existing between tho police
aud detectives. The former were inclined
to think that tho latter were playing pranks
upon them for their modification. Thurs
days work clears up the whole affair. The
people, especially the ladies, are greatly
relieved to know that tho mysterious hand
which has beon playing such appalling
freaks has been revealed.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27
ADAslsTOWN IrEMs.

Hat racIories ESesuming WOrk--A New
Church.
Three large hat factories in Adamstown,
which have been idle fO- some months
past, have resumed work. One. of them is
owned by Fichthor, Redcay & Co., another
by Mr.. Coldren, and the third by Mr..
Ballman. They give employment to q
large number of hands, and the prospect
is that they will continue to manufacture
uninteruptedly for the balance of the sea
son.
Tho Evangelical denomination of Christ
ians arc making preparations for the erec-
tion OF a new brick church in the borough. {.
1t will be 40 by 80 feet in dimensions. The
basement will be used for Sunday school
purposes and the floor above for religious
worship 1t will be a substantial struc
ture finished in the best manner. An
architect is now engaged in preparing
working plans, and work will be very soon
commenced on the building.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27

The state Senate has appointed next
Thursday to consider the prohibition
amendment. Cui bono9
THE Prohibition amendment before tho
Michigan House of Representatives failed
to pass yesterday for want Of a two thirds
VOTE The yeas were 81, tho nays 3G,
with absentees.
A NEW JERSEY chancellor has dismissed
the rule to show causelDhy the trustees of
the Methodist Episcopal church at MoOrcs
town should not be attached for contempt
in locking out the new pastor, Rev. DR..
Whitecar.
ENGLAND's latest move is to depopulate
Ireland by shipping the inhabitants to the
northern parts of Canada, under the pre-
text of amelioration in their condition.
True; the bodies Of starved people may
keep longer in that colder climate.
AT Fortress Monroe yesterday, twelve
dummy" torpedoes wore sent distance
of :! miles under water and returned to
the base of operations by endless cable.
They were hidden from view under water,
and their position was known only to tho
operator, "who placed them in any posi-
tiOn desired to obstruct or allow the pas
sage of vessels" From these experiments
Lieutenant Graydon predicts "a revolution
IN harbor defense methods"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27

the mayor this morning sent to Jail the
following persons for being drunk and
disorderly: Martin Mainy, 10 days Jac.
Smith, 10 days; Christ, Yentzer, 81 days
Joe Hinder, 60 days. One inebriate and
two drunks were discharged.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27
Memorial Day O. 8, A,

Confederate Memorial Day was app!o-
priately observed yesterday in MontgOm-
cry. Savannah, Atlanta and other South.
ern cities. There was a general suspension
Of business, the military paraded, memo
rial addresses were delivered, and the
graves were decorated.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27
Resignation ola policeman.

Last evening Officer B. F. Leaman, OF
the city police force, tondered his resigna
ton to Mayor MacGonigle. Officer Lea.
man is one of tho Oldest members on the
force, has been diligens aud faithful in the
performance Of his duty, and the public
will be sorry to loss his sservice-especially
the citizens of the Third ward, by all OF
whom he is well and favorsbly known.
The mayor has not yet selected his sue
cesSOr.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27

THE state Senate has appointed next
Thursday to consider the prohibition
amendment. Cui bono?
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-27

At Trenton, Ont, During the progress
Of fire in Heaton's saw mill yesterday,
Stewart Heaton, son of the proprietor,
entered the mill. He became blinded by
smoke and fell across a circular saw. His
head was completely severed from his
body.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-06-20

ever, that he could not withdraw from
the bargain, and SO the sale stood.
Cross then served legal notice on the
Chinese to vacate the premises. They
refused to do so unless they received
5000 In the meantime another
building was obtained for the Chinese,
on Third street, near the City Hall,
and they were rendered the rent they
had paid, and bonus was also offer
ed them if they would leave peacea-
bly,. The Chinese refused to leave,
and paid no attention to the notice
of ejectment, and thus lost, so it is
said, their legal rights to hold the
place. When the required number
of days had expired, the officers pro-
ceeded TO the laundry, and carried out
all the goods in the building that
were in possession of the Celestials.
and placed them OH the sidewalk and
street in front of the building. The
eiectment scene furnished amusement
for about one hundred persons who
gathered to witness the officials clean
out the premises, and when one of
the officers would come out with a
load of red flannel drawers or some
other attractive articles, it generally
was the cause of a pertinent remark
from some one of the spectators. We
understand that the question is yet to
be decided by the courts.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-06-20

The city Board of Health held n
session last week at the Recorders
Office. Full Board present.
Jas. Tins reported a building in
Second ward, in unhealthy condi-
ton, and committee of three were
appointed to investigate the matter
and prosecute the owner thereof if he
refuses to comply with the law.
The committee appointed to exam
inc the premises of citizens, reported
having made a four days investiga-
ton, and had found several places
dangerous to the public health.
City physician reported one case Of
scarlet fever in the family of James
Walker, and that due precautions had
been taken. Also one case of measles
in Second ward, and that the ventila-
ton in the Central school building
was bad.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-06-20
Celestials On the Move.

The Chinese laundry was moved
last week, by the aid of the sheriff,
marshal and several policemen. The
situation was as follows: The Chinese
had lease of the building near Kes-
tons bakery, on Water street, from
Geo. ID. Masters, and the lease had
not yet expired. Since the lease was
given, Mr.. Masters sold the building,
subject to lease, to Philip Gross, re-
ceiving 800 down. Shortly after he
had sold the place, Mr.. Masters found
that the building was to be used as a
saloon, and he tried to back out Of
the bargain and made some agreement
with the Chinese. He found, how
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-06-20
MOntmOrency Items.
From the Montmorency Ind,

From the Montmorency Index.
Supervisor Valentine has killed so
far this spring twelve bears and one
wolf, which is pretty good springs
work.
The road on the South side of the
river is considered the better Of the
two between here and Alpena, at
present.
Supervisor Brigden, had the scalps
of five wolves at the meeting of the
Board last Saturday, all of which he
killed himself, which netted him the
small sum of $40 bounty, besides the
hides, which will bring from 50 to SO
apiece.
Yesterday being the day appointed
by the circuit judge, for holding court
in this county, Judge limerick was
present, but as there was not case
ready, he designated the fourth Tues
day in October as the commencement
of the next term, and it is probable
there will be several cases on the
docket by that time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-06-20
High School Commencement.

The graduating exercises of the
class of 1888, of the Alpena High
school will occur at the Congregations
al church, OH Friday evening, June
22nd, at 8 o'clock. The following is
the program:
Music organ volugtary, Prof. Chcesbro,
Prayer.
Music, selection, flute and piano, Messrs. Clay.
berg and Cheesbro.
Essay, Motive Power, Miss Maggie Rayburn.
Essay, Early Impressions, Miss Lille Rayburn,
Music, Lullaby, Mrs. Zundel.
Grafton, Sectionalsm, Harry Morse.
Essay, always Room at the Top" Miss Annie
Dafoe.
Music, La Harpe Eolienne Miss Efic Scott
Presentation OF Diplomas.
Music, selection, flute and piano, Messrs. Clay
berg and Cheesbro.
The exercises are open to all, and
those who are, or ought to be interest
ed, are cordially invited to be present
on Friday evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-06-20
Meteorological Report.

During the week ending Monday,
June 18th, 1883, the meteorological
report of the weather at Alpena city,
was as follows:
Highest temperature, so degrees, on 10TH
Lowest temperature Al degrees, on the 18th.
Average temperature, GOO degrees.
Highest barometric pressure, 30.1l3 inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 29461 inches.
Total rain fall, 0.s2 inches.
Prevailing wind, from the southeast.
Highest velocity Of the wind, 80 miles, from the
west on the 18th.
Total movement of the wind during the week
] ,5lS miles.
Greatest daily rainfall O.79 inches, on 18th.
JAMES j. FITZGERALD,
Serg't Signal Corps, U. s. A..
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-06-20

Joseph Levalle, of Alpena town
ship became crazy last Thursday, ow-
ing to domestic troubles. He was
very violent and considerable trouble
was experienced by the officials in
getting him into custody. On Sun
day last he was placed on board the
steamer City of Cleveland, and taken
to the Pontiac asylum. In taking
him to the steamer, it was necessary
to put a straight jacket on him, and
he had to be carried aboard. Sheriff
Denton and DIR. Newton went with
him.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-06-20

Messrs. Burthwick, Brown and
Walker have very comfortable Of
fees in the Mcdonald block, and which
they have fitted up in neat and at
tractive manner. There are two rooms.
In the first are the desks of Mr..
Burthwick and Mr.. Brown, while Mr..
Walkers is in the adjoining room.
On the walls are pictures of ocean
steamers and Photographic numbering
views. A telephone connects them
with most of the business places in
town, and Messrs. Brown q Walker
have recently added q new safe to
their equipments.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-06-20
Long Rapids.
Special correspondence, Jun

Special Correspondence, June Is, 1888.
The crops are coming on nicely.
The Methodist church was dedicated
free of debt, on Sunday.
Alpena was well represented at the
dedication Of the Methodist church.
Wilson BARLEY and niece, Ella
Woods, have gone on n trip to Man
istique.
Jas. Farriar, of Maple Ridge, in
tends to travel this summer. He will
either sell or rent his place.
Mr.. Mcclure and two daughters
have arrived from Canada, and will
reside on their sons place in the green
woods.
Johnnie Simmons, of Alpena, is
visiting with Jas. Campbell's family.
He has been attending school at the
Jones school house.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-06-20
Notice.

The Free Methodists will hold a
grove meeting in the King settlement,
near the farm of William Smith, on
July 9th, 9TH, and 8th--in charge of
Rev. A. V. Leonardson, of st. Johns,
Michigan. Rev. S. Bartlett, of Sand
Beach is expected.
w. III. BURKHoLDER,
Pastor.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-06-20
Till Warner Taken From Jail by q
Party OF Men ut ChebOygan and
Hung for the Outrage and At
tempted Murder Of a Little
Girl
from the Cheboygan Democrat.

FROM the CheDoyBan Democfat'
One of the most fearful crimes in
the devils catalogue of iniquities was
perpetrated in town Tuesday night
the 18th, by an unknown william, the
details of which are shocking in the
extreme. Between five and six o'clock
Tuesday evening, Nettie, a little g.
year-old daughter of Norman w.
Lyons, living on Third street, was
sent to her father at Nelson ~ Bull
lens on an errand. When her father
came to supper and said he had seen
nothing of the girl some uneasiness
was felt, which increased to alarm as
hours passed and no trace of the miss
ing girl could be found. Parties re-
membered to have seen her walking
Main street with a man they did not
know, but it being broad day light
and on the principal street, thought
nothing of it, until she turned up
missing, when the horrible suspicion
was aroused that she might have been
carried off. A search party was or
ganized and search for the lost car
ried on all night, when about five
o'clock Wednesday morning the un-
fortunate child was found in swamp
near the depot, conscious, in terri
bic condition, evidently having been
left for dead by the brute who had
enticcd her away. She was stabbed
in the breast, beaten with club over
the head, one of her fingers broken,
and her whole body cut and bruised
in a shocking manner. She was taken
to Will. Smiths house where, at this
writing, she still fingers, with a chance
of recovery. Her mind is clear, but
is so weak that she can only tell her
story in disconnected way, but it
seems that she met the man on Main
street, and he asked her where she
was going. She told him to her
father at Nelson d Bullen's. The
man told her her father was not there,
but at work over by the depot, and
he would show her where he was, at
the same time offering her some candy.
She went along, and when far enough
away the man seized her and carried
her into the woods, and was with her
all night, only leaving in the morn.
ing, when becoming frightened, it is
supposed, he resolved to kill her and
beat her into ipsensibility.
AS soon as the fearful crime became
known armed bodies Of men started
in every direction in search of the
fend. The fire bell was rung, and a
boy who had seen the party gave to
the crowd that assembled as good a
description of the flend as he could
CAPTURED.
About 5 o'clock last night james
+ ,vnom oud I've Tittlefield returned