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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17
TIE NEW COUNCILS COMMITTEES.
Are They to be Determined by the Vote on the
Light Question, To- Night

To the Editor of the INrKLLfaENcKR.
1t Is reported in some sections that the ap-
pointment Of the committees in the organiza-
tion of the New Councils will. so far as the
Common Council Is concerned, be governed by
the Common Branch on the ligha question
that IL, that members voting for the Edison
light are to be slaughtered. put on unimportsnt
committees. l can hardly think this OF the
caucus candidate for Chairman of Common
Council, because have always known him as a
fair man. even in warfare but there are those
who believe II. Should such thing occur, the
men who vote good light and saving OF many
thousands of dollars TO the city by voting for the
Edison proposal can better afford to be so
snubbed than can any authority afford TO
snub them. Men voting at the dictate of
conscience, knowing that they are serving
the best interests of the public by voting
for that which Is not only the cheapest, but
THE BEST LIGHT, as Is unquestionably the
case with the Edison light, can afford to take
back seats on council committees, for they will
be e'evated in the esteem of the taxpayers to a
higher plane than can come from any appoint
ment in the gift of a chairman of councils.
Citizens Will await developments in the organi-
zation ofthe Common branch of the new City
Cou ncils with not a little interest, as the vote
on the light question will be published in full,
and, from that record, the standing of the Edi.
son men on the committee may be ascertained.
/ cannot believe that such programme as that
which have indicated will be carried ont but,
come what may, the duty of the councilmen Is
plain, to my eyes, well as to the view OF nearly
every taxpayer have consulted with--and that
Is to vote Tor the toresf and best bid, according
to the terms of the invitation for proposals.
That bid-THR LOWEST AND BEsT-is the Edison,
the only light that will do away with the miser.
able gasight and the abominable gasoline lig hts
with which the alleys and outer wards are
afflicted. SEVENTH WARD.
DR. HAssLKR's Worm Syrup The only worm
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17
A RUNAWAY TEAM.
II smashes = Phaeton while aurrying In Its
Wild Career.


This afternoon fearful runaway occurred
In the northern part OF the city. A
team Of two horses and two mules
belonging to man named Hostetter,
rssidiDg in Mannheim township, got away
from their driver, at tobacco
warehouse on West Lemon street. They
rAr out Lemon street, across North
Queen and turned up Duke The driver
was In the wagon at the time and was able to
do anything towards controlling the fright
ened animals He finally jumped from the
wagon and was considerably bruised. When
the runaway team passed the residence of c.
A. Fondersmith the horse aud phieton of that
gentlemen were standing near the pavement,
The heavy wagon struck the lighter team,
upsetttng the pheton and breaking two
wheels and knocking down the horse Mr..
Hostetter's team was not stopped until 1t
reached the old brickyard, on the Lititz
pike, near the city limits. The damage was
but slight besides that to Mr.. Fondersmith's 3
team.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17
rev York sfocka

NEW YoRK, March l,-Wsli street. 80 p. m
Money at 3 per cent Foreign exchange
quiet firm, u ssaa 90; Governments firm ;
Currency 6's, sl21 hid; as coups. slssis
bid 4ks ul9k bid.
The stock market opened weak and so con-
tinued throughout the morning. Prices went
steadily down ON heavy selling OF the coal
shares, Western Union and the Vanderbilt, all
of which were freely unloaded on declining
prices. The lowest figures were generally
touched at midday, and at that hour the decline
ranged from u TO per cent. since noon a
steadier tone has prevailed and prices had re-
covered fractionally.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17
Chicsgo Produce Market

CHICAGO. March u, $50 p. m--Market opened
wheat-Msrch, 7ac; April, SIC; May, si1dc
June, s5Jzc.
Corn@,2Msrch. s0c. April. $50 May. ss'sc
June, S0Isc.
Oats-March, 2ac April, 27Ic; +; May 3lszc.
Pork-Maroh, % 72H May, - s2H June,
- s7k.
Lard-March, % co. April, s5 02k May, 81 Oak
June, o. 07H.
Ribs-Mar.. s5l7; May. IS e2h June, 1925
CLOSING.
Wheat.March, '92lc; April. 1870 May. s3Ixc
June, s51S@sGc
oCorn-Mareh, sec; Aprn. 3G9ssxe; May.
59llc June, 8lxc.
oats-March; 2sc; Apri'. eslIci May 3lA@
Slskc June, 3lslc.
Pork.March, D &C; April. 500; May. % 20
June, % 97H.
Ribs-March and April. q 77k; May s. 90
June, s525
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17
A Card Of Thanks.

Ma EDITOR I wish, through the columns OF
your paper, 10 express my thanks TO the com
munity at large, but more especially to the hre-
men fboth paid and volunteer) and to the kind
neishbors who rendered assistance In saving my
goods from being destroyed by the fire. l also
desire to thank the agents of the different in
suance companies for the kindness and gentle
manly manner in which they treated me and
for promptness In payment of the heavy loss
they a. well as have sustained.
AC. KEPLER.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17

select and common councils will meet
separately this evening to consider the ques-
tlon OF lighting the city, the acceptance OF the
Cinpp q Jones engine and the change OF the
routes on which Il was proposed n extand
the twenty-inch water main. :" 'N'0'Au
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17

The Union engine purchased sometime AGO
by John Best q Son, from the city for $500.
has been thoroughly overhauled. It was
brought to Centre Square this afternoon and
Photographed. The engine looked a. fine as
any IN the department.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17
A Practice sI,oo,

Yesterday afternoon the Lancaster Gnn.
ming club indulged In practice at the narL
some OF the shooting was good aud some
bad q biackbirds and clay pigeons.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17
Anussnents.

s = 9esv 0nks al fhs Opera Rouss.--On Thurs.
~ yrfony and turdsy evenings OF this week
An2e<1can ph.y Of Burr Oaks will be
~ - NJ opQn houss ~ low prices and with
MD192mpaoys Ths Bxooklyn Tswes says OF IL,
W Qens' vas produced last uighf q the
1P(pre - sn6fenee thst ailsd every
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17
MARhET6.
PhilAhelphia Produce Market.

Ph1hAhelphtN PrOduce MnFkot
PHILADELPHIA. March lT.-Flour market steady ;
Sales Of SO barrels, MINI. bakers at ~ 25Sl5 ~
Penna. family At e64 IS Western at u 81 :
Patents. % OO(p5 6D.
Rye -four fair at % 43GS5 so.
I y. m, call-W heat-March, CSC. April,
93kc; May, 9tc June. a5sS,.
Corn-warch, 46c 46 April 4Gs<c. May, June
Oats-4G.c March. April and MAJ; i0c June,
Anc.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17

Mary Null, resident OF the Welsh noun.
1nin, who was committed to prison yesterday
~ receiving goods which "Scabby" Smith
oeo1ob was released to-day, bail having been
eneeged for her appearance at the April
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17
Wanfaauaxarca.

Z Lazy A. Grau presented petition for d.
4eeee nom her husband, John w. Grsu, on
~ Opund Of adultery.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17
INDEsTRUCTIBLE GRAINING.

NoCRACKISG. NO FEELING. NO BLISTER
ING.
We have system OF granting NEw woop that
must, in the near future, take the place OF the
old system on all new work, Its merits being as
Iolows Total abolition OF painted ground
work, speed and cleanliness In working IL
beauty and transparency OF hnish. smoothness
ana durability, and the capabiity OF receiving
ss nigh nnish Ms hard wood by the same meth.
oas. rms process IL the nearest approach to
and see samples. GUTHRIE SON
Sole Agents for Lancaster County.
house rs,snting s and Graining Emporium. corner
We have also about Twenty siase Manflsa
which must be sold within the next tan dsvs
cnSsp @ p ter s cash. on account Of moving.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17

DR. HAssLER's Worm Syrup. The only worm
medicine guaranteed to expel worms If any ex-
ist. Price IS cents. By all druggists.
febs3mMW,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17
Stock Markets.

Quotations by Reed. McGrann Co, bankers
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-03-17
NEW ADvERTfsExEYrs.

NOR RENT
Il Two HISTORY Houses, Nos. tlo and M2
Manor street Apply AT
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-02-05
TOM THUMB.

Tom Thumb Charles s. Stratton),
the dwarf, was born in Bridgeport, Ct.
On entering the service of P T. Barnum
in 1912 he received the sobriQuet of Tom
Thumb, by which he was ever afterward
known. At that time he was not two
feet high and weighed less than sixteen
pounds. He was engaged at q salary of
three dollars per week and travelling
expenses; but, as he proved great
success at Barnums Museum, his salary
was increased to twenty-five dollars per
week. In 1874 Barnum took him to
England, where he was very successful
and was presented to the Queen and
royal family. Thence he went to Paris
and saw more of royalty, reaping for his
employer quite harvest. The Cen
erals next experience was getting q
wife. Lavinia Warren. to whom he was
married in February, 1868. During the
years subsequent to this he and his
little wife continued in the show bust
ness, travelled over the world and held
exhibitions wherever they went His
death was sudden in Marlborough,
Mass. July Is, 1883. the result Of q
stroke of apoplexy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-02-05
THE RAIN TREE.

A tree known as the rain-tree-Piths-
eoslobi"m Saman-is found in the dryer
parts of South America. The tree grows
to the height of sixty feet, and its leaves
have the peculiar property of condens-
ing the moisture from the atmosphere.
So copious is this condensation that a
continual shower falls from the leaves
and branches, until the surrounding
soil is converted into q veritable marsh
Places that would otherwise be barren
desert are by this means covered with
the most luxuriant forests.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-02-05
THE FIRST READER.

A wan school-teacher entered the
bookstore near Greenville, Miss, few
days since, dragging after her small,
fat boy, who held in one little paw 8
mutilated "first reader" and with the
other wiped his weeping eyes and pug
nose
Have you any first readers except
these p asked the scnool-teacher.
Any except these ?" repeated the
book-man. "Why, ma'am, these are
the nice little books I sold you the other
day; surely you haven't any objection
to them?'
They have pictures in them, and the
boys can't learn anything from them, p"
said the fearful teacher.
"Not learn because of the pictures
impossible! Why, ma'am, the pictures
are put there for the purpose of helping
the scholars to learn. Allow me to give
you lesson in the art Then turning
to the boy: "Come, sit in this chair,
my man, and let me see if you are not a
wise fellow. Take your book and begin
here on this page; now look good at the
picture, then spell the word.
The boy, having cleared away snffi-
cient tears and dir to enable him to see,
sat upon a chair with the stumped- toed
boots two feet from the floor, and, taking
the book, be1an:
"D-o-g, dog
"Ah," said the bookseller; "you see,
ma'am. Now, my man," he added, sit
ting down and closing his eyes compla-
Gently, NOW, my man, proceed"
"R at, mouse. Pig, hog" proceed
ed the boy.
"No, no, not so FAST" cried the book
seller, startled. "Why, yon see this
fellow eating cheese is too large to be q
mouse, so we cali him q rat; and this
animal eating potato-parings is too small
to be hoe, so we call him u pig I'M
derstand Well, go on, then, and look
attentively at the pictures"
"P-a-i-l. bucket Ink, inkstand,"
spelled the boy, gazing at the pictures.
"No, no." ciied the bookseller, and
began to explain. The explanation
lasted some twenty minutes after which
the bookseller said again
Understand, now? Well, then, 90
on again and be sure to look close at the
pictures, SO you will know what they
are"
The boy began again with his nose
almost touching the page.
Vat, tub. Q-u-i-l-l. feather. Ok,
cow"
"Stop p roared the booksr Ter.
The boy stopped, put down The book,
and took up howl.
Madame" said the bookseller to the
school-teacher, Il will order lot of
unillustrated first readers tomorrow.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-02-05
COULDN'T RESPOND.

At prayer meeting in an Indiana
town the other evening, after several
of the good brethren had "led off. the
deacon in charge observed:
Brother Bedloe will now lead Ills in
singing Rock OF Ages"
There being no response, the deacon
queried:
"Isn't Brother Bodice PRESENT.
"No. SIR" responded voice near the
door; Brother Bedloe just heard that
wheat had gone up in Chicago two cents
q bushel. and he's gone over to town to
try and fix up shortage"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-02-05

Old-time etiquette still fingers here
It used to be, and in measure is still,
considered the height of rudness for one
person in driving to pass another person
on the road. AS result the slowest
coach on the road could keep all the
others behind it; time and distance
were relatively of no Importance.
Even now the people apologize when
they pass each other on the road It
has also been alleged that really high
bred Virginian never so far forgets Ell.
quette as to inquire of a stranger where
he was from, because the stranger
might be forced to acknowledge that he
was from some other State than Vir-
ginia, and it was only charity to spare
him this notifying admission. 1t is a
holly disputed point. and has been for
the last two hundred years, whether a
guest spending the night with his host
should make the move to go to bed or
whether the host should.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-02-05

First Scotch boatman: "Weel. Geor.
die. hoo got We on the day ?" Second
ditto somewhat thirsty he had been
ont with Free Kirk minister, strict
abstainer) mae avn. The auld earle
had nae whuskey, sac took him whaur
there wus nae fush |"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-02-05

Dainty Dude "Melinda how did
you like my serenade last night?
Melinda: II didn't like your position. )"
"My position? NJ attitude, you
mean?" "No, your position. You
weren't far enough for me not to hca"
YOU and you weren't close enough fol
me to scald you"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-02-05
PHILADELPHIA, WHINING
- TON & BALTIMORE r. r.,

9ENTRALOIvIsIoN
On and after sunday. Oct. 21st. 1883, trains
willr as follows
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
nThe Thing.n

From the American Analyst.
Pure, good whiskey should be In every
household; outside Of its convlvial charms
1t possesses great medicinal virtue. When
ever the system requires moderate or great
stimulation; whenever weakness and waste
ing are to be combated; whenever crisis
In the physical organization is to be met
and tided over, alcohol In some form is Of
incalculable value, and in no form can 1t be
employed better than in the pure spirit of
the malt. 1t is not cure-all, nor is any
medicine in the world. But as yet nothing
in the materia medica can approach 1t In
benefcent results In case Of consumption,
diphtheria, dyspepsia, malaria, colds, and
chronic invalidlsm. The experience Of two
thousand years bears unimpeached testi-
mony to the value Of alcoholic medication.
One Of the best, II not the best, whiskey
in the market for medicinal use is that
made by the Duffy Malt Whiskey Company,
OF Baltimore, Md. 1t is almost colorless,
unlike most rival brands, and contains prac-
tically no fusel oil. Its percentage Of alco-
hol is greater than that OF the spirits sold
In every saloon, so that II can be agreeably
consumed without water. It's flavor and
bouquet are rich, vinous, and aromatic. 1t
possesses heavy body, and so impresses
the tongue and palate with its SAVIOR for a
longer time than do most forms of alcohol.
And, what Is also high recommendation In
these hard times, 1t costs only a dollar q
bottle. An analysis of three samples showed
no appreciable trace of fusel oil, glucose,
dextrine, free alcohol, or other foreign or
impure Ingredients.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
PRESIDENT oLEvELAND's DESK

The Demand for His Autograph and
WithLetters.
The Presidents desk In the early morn
ing presents queer sight. When the
Chief Executive lays aside his Havana to
go to work, there is upon the table all sorts
of things. Papers of every description,
pertaining to almost every known subject
under the sun are there, and the writing on
the envelopes are study. People resort
to every means to reach the Presidents ear
and eye, and present their claims after their
own style. "Personal' is always written
on letters addressed to the President, but
nearly all Of his mail is gone through by
Col. Lamont and the under secretaries, and
the really personal or important letters
sifted out and laid on the Presidents desk,
and these are legion. His desk is always
neatly arranged In the morning, but 1t pre-
sents sorry appearance when the days
work is done. The President receives a
good many papers from callers during the
day, and these he lays on his table. He is a
quick worker, and in an hour generally has
everything In order, and q majority OF tho
cases either disposed OF entirely or properly
referred.
One OF the most pleasant yet difficult
duties he has to perform is appeasing the
autograph craze. Doorkeeper Lpfiler gen.
orally has a dozen or so autograph albums
lying on his table. When the President
comes to his Office In the morning Lefiier
takes In his little load, and If the President
appears TO be In good humor he lays them
on the table, and the President, with a
laugh and some remark about the craze,
writes his signature nearly always this way:
Grover Cleveland,
Feb. "a. 1886
When the books have all been signed
L9fier takes them to his desk and keeps
them until they are cabled for The Presi-
dent sometimes varies the way OF writing
his autograph, occasionally following the
date by "executive mansion" or "whlte
house." but never putting "Presldentn be-
fore or after his name. A great many Of
the autograph books are left by senators,
members, and other high officials, but almost
every caller has book, in which they
want the Presidents signature. Ifall these
were sent in the labor would keep the
President busy for twenty-five hours In
ing the people of. The President never
refuses TO sign his name In the books, Os
not more than a half dozen at time are
taken in TO him, and these only about three
days In a week.
Some ladies interested in one of the
charitable institutions of this city called on
the President q month or SO ago and re-
quested that he donate his signature TO be
voted for at fair TO be given for the benefit
of the institution. The President seized a
piece of paper; then stopped, and, opening
a drawer, pulled out his check book, filled 1t
In for substantial amount, and signed 1t;
giving II to one Of the ladies with the re-
mark, 81 guess that autograph will do more
good, "
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
ETCIIINGS.

4 harmless American ship OF war may be
called ''she" properly enough, but q fine mail
steamship ought to be called "he."-NeD Or
leans Pcdytne.
It excites the pity of intelligent people at the
west to hear the people OF Massachusetts, str,Ig-
elections,-Detr0a Free Press.
A number of kind-hearted Philadelphia la
dies have formed guild to do mending for
bachelors ut low. rates. II the bachelors are
wise they Will send around their ways.-CiicdgO
Tribune.
craze among young ladies' Perhaps. after all
the time Will come when II will be considered
the proper thing to play on asewing machine.
-NeW HdueR Neps.
The following advertisement in a Boston pa
per should attract the attention OF Mr.. Henry
BeTgh: Live Holsters [broiledl and a mug of
musty ale are now in order at Blanks restau-
rant.-IrOridtRcc Journal.
So conceited are some people as to imagine
we know few things we do net imagine our
selves nllwise We shall speak further upon
this subject later on.-NeW York + Rterprise.
DR., James Adrian, who died at Logansport,
Ind, last week, left u will bequeathing his
entire estate to the children of his only sister,
who died In Maryland years ago, aid from
whom he was estranged for years before her
death. Chicago Times.
Amer travelling the country over and visiting
all the educational centers OF America, Mr..
Hurst returns to his quiet country home In
Collard Valley, and sends his wonderful mag
netio daughter, Miss Lulu Hurst TO Shor er
College, to take u thorough collegiate course.
Rome (Gd.) BuPtn.
Estaquio Padilla, a justice of the peace In
Santa Fe county, N. NJ, Is complained of for
exceeding his authority. He met his sister
in.lnw walking along the streets In company
with young man, and had them both thrown
into jail because he did not like the young
man.-DcRrr Ntlrs.
We learn that the cooks pastry and table
girls IN one of our leading hostelrles are pre-.
pairing TO give a concert at an early day. the
proceeds TO be applied 10 the purchase Of fire
escapes for the hotel. The boardeTs of the
house Will not attend, as they have heard the
Tehearsals all winter from the dining ROOM
Bangor (he.) Commercial.
How uncertain are the vlcissltudes OF this
life a man may be EcOoting along on snow
shoes over tho beautiful snow lying on the
numerous hills about this city, exulting 10 all
the yiROr OF youth, and overlooking with an
abundance Of animal spirits, and the next min.
ute he may BIO In an adjoining county, under
twenty feet of snow, without hat or coat walt
| ing for the spring th0ws to set ln,-HuNey
(Uy0) Ners-htler.
lady who belongs to nm old and very large
| Boston family says she always takes an exciting
| novel with heron the Back Bay horse cars that
| she may not hear her family talked over. One
| lady had the felicity of hearing Der own re-
ccption ana the probable amount OF her wealth
| discussed all the way from Newbury street TO
| the Brunswick by two ladies who were obliyi-
| ous, seemingly 10 the fact that they were In a
| public conveyance. -BOS'on Beacon
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

to bear in mind that ono Bensons CapcIne
Plaster Is worth dozen OF any other porous
plaster. Benson's plaslers are a genuine me.
dicinal article, Endorsed and used by the med
cure In few hours ailments which no others
will even relieve. Cheap and worthless imi.
tatlons are sold by dealers who care more for
large profits on trash than they do for the
sweets Of an approving conscience Beware of
them, and OF the "CapuoinI' Gap.
slcin,h "Capsiclne," and "Capsicum" pG3.
tiers which they sell TO the IN.
wary. These names are nothing but mis-.
Note the difference, go to reputable druggists,
and you will not be deceived, The genuine
Benson'g has the "Three Seals trademark and
the word "Capoine" cut In the center.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

"What furniture can give such finish TO q
room as a tender womans facet" asks George
vided the glow of health tempers the tender
expression. The pale, anxious, bloodless face
OF the consumptiye, or the evident sufierings
grief on our part and compel us to tell them
of DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Diycovery"
the sovereign remedy for consumption and
other diseases of the respiratory system as we'll
as dyspepsia and other digestive troubles.
Sold everywhere