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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
Nuit for Damn

Josephine Syfert, by her attorney, Is. +.
Davis, has entered suit in the court of COM
mons pleas against tho Pennsylvania railroad
company for damages. Her husband was an
empioye Of the Pennsylvania company, and
while Al work under hls engine he was killed,
II IL alleged, through the negligence of the
company's employees.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
For Memorial Day.

The committee OF the Grand Army posts
appointed to make arrangements for q proper
observance OF Memorial Day, met at Alder
man Barr's Office last evening. The com.
mittees on hearse, carriages, fags, and music.
reported that they had attended 10 their duty
anu everything referred 10 them had been
arranged tor.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
Temperance Convention Next Week.

The annual county convention OF the
Womsn's Christian Temperance union will
be held IN st. Johns Lutheran church, he-
ginning on Thursday, May Goth, at 10 o'clock
d; d. m, and continue two days. Mrs. j.
-. turner VIII preside. Addresses will be
nsaue MAO py Mrs. Mary CHM, of Harrisburg
Mrs Nellie Bayley, and others.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
MANN rs.


PHILADELPHIA. May Il --flour-- Market
quiet. sales of 1900 barrels Mimi bakers at
81 ~tfII - Peuna. family at 81 75fp4 10 Western
at q l2l,Gi IS Patents. e. 15zIA -
Rye -four was steady AT s. S5ti3 40.
y. m. call-W hest-May, SStC ; June,
sec July. sS7-C Aug. sos4c.
Corn-Msy, 45c.: June, exc July itslc
Aug, l6Ac.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
Ohirngp Market.

CHICAGO. May L., $50 "A. m.-Market opened:
Wheat-May, 7tIsc: June, 779sC July, 7yIzC 4;
Aug, soc.
Corn-May, 5G}8c June, So .G35c; July, 361sc;
Aug STlac
Oats-May. 2s2sc; June. 2sssc,' July, 273sc +;
Aug, 24he.
Pork-june, ss ID July. s. s71f Aug. q 97l1.
Lard uiy, Is ~.
Ribs-Aug., s. G5.
CLOsisG.
wheat-May, 753sc; June, 7tfsc; July, 5sc
August, 154C
Corn-May, Sl4c; June, $40; July, $3.50 I;
August, SIZE.
Oats-May. 2sIsci June gsl.c; July. 27lE9
2ihzC Aug. 2lI5C
Pork-May. Is 20 June, - 20 July, s. ~ /;
August, {, 80.
Lard May. s5 s5S; June, . 81; July,
s. %; Aug, o. O21S.
Rf6s-May. s tx June, s525}4; July, IS j.
August, s. iOfIj AZ.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
Letters Held.

Letters addressed TO the following parties
have beon received at the Lancaster posto toflice
ana cannot bo delivered because there are no
such postofices in the comfy: Mrs. John
Bye, Hickory Eill John 5. White, Dissing-
el's, Mary Shaeffer, Lancaster county.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
Dislocated Her Arm

Tuesday afternoon about 4 O'Clock az Mrs.
>. M. sener was walking in the yard al,
tached to the family residence, North Prince
street, she slipped upon the messy bricks,
aud falling, disiocated her left arm at the
elbow. Dr. s t. Davis reduced the disloca-
ton.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
Arrests.i as = NuIsance.

Martin Resh, a weak-minded Old man who
hss been annoying our citizens by begging
money from them, the proceeds OF which are
lnveseed Ia rum, was arrested this morning
by 0fl1oer Beechler. He was committed for
: hearing before the mayor.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12

The scaffolding on the dome of the court
house has been put up aud this afternoon
the painters began work. They started
with the lady on the top who has the sword
and scales and she received the first coat oi
naint that she has seen for wears.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
No Cause OF Action

Inc arbitrators in the Amwake -Grau suit
70 recover Damages for alternating the afiec-
lions OF Amwake's wife, met on Tuesday
afternoon and after short deliberation rem.
oered decision that there was no cause of
action. The case VIII probably be appealed
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
Atthe Station Hou,e.

This morning the mayor had but one
drunk. His name was Joe Howard, and he
was found In the eastern end of town bv
Officer Reilly. He had but been released
from prison where he had served ten days,
and the mayor put him back for thirty more
One yagrant was discharged.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
The Fishing at Hayre de Grac.

Herring continue plentiful in the Sus que
hanna, and the catch of shad Is still fair.
Jarrett Spencer * Sons, on Monday, at their
float below Bapidum, took over ton OF rock
fish in addition TO their usual supply OF her
ring and some shad.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
Had No Insurance

II. II. little, Of Strasburg writes that he
had no insurance ON the stock that was re
Gently destroyed 10y tire.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12
COIUnBIAS COUNCIL MEETS.
mUOo IMPORTANT BUsfSEss TRANS.
nUssD ar sHs MA1 MEsTIx8.
,,,,., c<rr..roroence ~ I,rrIIrexxorn.

Regular Correspondence Of IsrKrIrexsoEh.
CoLUMBrA, May Il Tho regular monthly
meeting Of council was held last evening in
tbs council chamber. with these members
ureusut Msssra Bucher Csswell, Eckman,
Edwsrds Fcrrsy, Mlfiiin, Musser and West
eru,su. President Musser IN the chair. The
minue1s q ~ lase regular meeting and the
adjourned meetings Of April 10th and 9th
svev, road and approved.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-12

ESTATE OF MICHAEL DOUGHERTN,
II late OF the cityot Lancaster, deceased The
undersigned auditor, appointed to distribute
the balance remaining in the hands of samuel
II. Cassel to and among those legally enti tied TO
the -amC, will sit tor that pUrpose on Tuesday,
May -, l-S6, At 10 o'clock a. M, in the Library
Room OF the Court House in the city of LanCas-
ter, where all persons interested in said distri.
button may attend.
ap2>4tdW JSO. \. COILE Auditor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 30.-A storm OF
slight energy is now central in Iowa, moving
northeasterly. Local SHOWS have fallen in
the Lake regions, Tennessee, and the Ohio
aud upper Mississippi Valleys, and local
rains in New England and the Middle At
Iautic ard South Atlantic States; elsewhere
fair weather has prevailed. The winds are
generally northwesterly in the districts bor-
dciiug on the Atlantic, in the cast Gulf
S; ates, the Ohio Valley, and Tennessee and
the Lake regions, southerly in the upper
Mississippi Valley, and variable in the Mis-
souri, Valley. The temperature has remain
ed nearly stationary in the districts border
ing on the Atlantic; it has fallen slightly in
be Gulf States and the Lake regions, and
from TO- 10 20' in the Ohio Valley and Ten
nessee; it has risen from 200 to 3O' in the
Missouri Valley, and from 10' to 2O' in the
Mississippi Valley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30
Four Men Drowned.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 30.-Four un-
known men attempted to cross the river 10
the kentucky side in skif yesterday after
noon. The river was full of gorged ice,
making the crossing very difficult. About
midway across they encountered heavy
foe. The skin was seen in the midst of the
ice and the men pulling desperately. Then
came to the lockers on, on the shore, faint
sound ola grind and crush and the unfortu-
nate men and the boat had disappeared
Mr.. Samuel Butler, farmer, and one Of his
hands took skiff and went out as far as
they dared to venture, but found no trace
OF The men and it is supposed that all were
lost. 1t is thought they came here from
Green river for provisions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30

WsRKING A MIRACLc.-Eispatchcs from Bal
eigA, N. c., report considerable sensation in Wake
county in regard to John B. Sturlivant, 1G
years of age, who claims 10 have had Divine call
to preach tho Gospel. Il IS said he breaches with
vigor and uses graceful language. Three years
ago The boy had strange affection, caused by
spinal disease. Ills father states that ono Night
while the boy was in 4 violent tit four strong men
were attempting to hold him, bat he forced them
aside and went to the organ and played three
hymns in excellent style, though before he vas
unable to DO so As he played tho last hy!nn he
made profession OF rcii gon and then calmly lay
down. Since that time nc has never had a!'', ~:
attack aud he has been in excellent health. il
is further stated that recently StUrdivant tod hl-
father that he had received direct command from
God to preach the Gospc! to al Ii tons, and that
this command had been attended with the G'carJ-
ton Oh the part of the Almighty that III orde- Ia
inspire the confidence Of the people III The special
call tho bay would be made blind for TWO dsys an:
a night: that in accordance with this prophecy nc
was stricken blind WrdnCs lay, and continued m
that condition until Thursday afternoon. f"rn ~
the presence of $50 persons he was restored 10
sight. Several prominent citizens of Ealc!gh
who visited the boy confirm his statements Is lar
az nossib,c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30

fect the party is hard to tell, as there has
been no legislation upon the subject. About
two things there seems to be little or no
doubt: that the Bell patent is not valid, and
that the leading men in the Pan Electric Co.
got enormously large blocks of stock for the
use of their names.
Congressman Curtain, OF Pennsylvania,
says that whether the Speaker thinks so or
not, he, Curtain not only declined the chair.
mapship of the Banking and Currency Com
rittee Of the House, but also asked to be
relieved from service on that committee.
Secretary Bayard says he did not object to
the reappointment Of MIR. Curtain TO the
Craftsmanship of his old committee, that on
foreign affairs, but Congressman Willis SAID
he did.
The ice having disappeared almost entire
| " from the river between here and Alexan-
| dria the Alexandria ferry boats were run
ming to-day with little or 10 obstruction,
though they only made trips on alternate
hours. instead OF hourly, as usual This
morning. the ice clogging along the front OF
the wharves Of this city, Captain EntUlslc,
of the ferry boat City OF Alexandria, which
was then in her berth here, at the request
of the harbor master made two trips up and
down along the front Of the wharves,
| from her berth as far up as the Long Bridge,
thoroughly clearing The Washington chan
rel. Two tug boats were employed in open
ing the channel between this city and Fort
Washington yesterday, at $500 dag, but il
| is said that if they had not received the
voluntary assistance of the alexandria ferry
boats there would be as much ice Oh the
river to-day as there was yesterday.----
| The ice above the Long Bridge still
! remains solid 1t Is understood that
the late freeze has walked up some OF the
ueo,,!e OF this city to the necessity Of having
an ice boat with which 10 keep The channel
OF the river open all the winter, and that
such represen tatons will be made 10 Con-
gress Us will secure ne required appropria.
tion-about eighty CT one hundred thousand
dollars If such boat should he obtained,
the river men say it should De put in charge
of the Treasury, rather than OF the Navy,
| Department.
A caucus Of the democratic Senators was
held to- day to determine their course OF ac-
ton on the Platt resolution to consider
nominations in open session, and indeed
upon all matters that may arise during the
difference between tho President aud the
republican Senator'S on the subject o. the
refusal of the former TO give his reasons fol
the removal Ct republican Office holders
On the latter point it is understood they
will support the President unanimously.
Mrs. Barbour continues TO improve, and
her physicians say she may be considered
as ouL Of danger. She WAS hurt very badly
and, for time, her recovery was doubtful
Neither house Of Congress YVES in session
to.day, both having adjourned yesterday
until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30
FROM WASHINGTON.

Especial Correspondence of the Alexa. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 80, 1856.
The friends of Mr. Frazier Hoffman, edi
tor of the Star and Sentinel, of Liberty, Bed
ford county, Va, and clerk of one of the
the committees of the Virginia Legislature
have written here TO know if anything has
been heard of him, as he has been missing
since the 10th inst.
1t is rumored that should Dr. Townshend,
the present health officer of the District Of
Columbia, be removed, DR.. Hamnet, an
old line democrat of this city, will be ap.
pointed to the place. DR.. Hammet married
a niece of Major S. 2. Bayly, of Virginia.
DIR. ToHnshend is on record as avoWinc
himself an Interchangeable republican, and,
by stub of the republican campaign book,
it is proved that he subribed $50 to the
Blaine election fund.
The Virginia democratic association OF
this CITY was addressed last night by Con-
gresham O'Ferrall, of the 7th Virginia dis.
trict. in an able, eloquent and spirited man
ner. He took strong silver ground, assert
ing thai, of paper, gold and silver dollar,
his constituents would choose the latter
every time, and that he was their repre-
sentative.
The telephone revelations continue to be
one OF the chief topics of conversation here,
and the talk OF them is kept up by the repub-
licans, who attempt to make party capital
of il. because most all the Pan-Electric Co.
are Southern men, though how that can af-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

correspondence of the Alexandria GAzETTEl
RICHMOND, Va, January 29.-It is very
apparent that the investigation at the Will
liamsburg Asylum will take wide range.
The first witness examined was Mr.. Booker.
of Elizabeth City, formerly director of the
asylum. The committee will meet ct VIII
liamsburg again, Tuesday, at which time
they will continue the work of hearing test
imony. The members of the committee
have expressed determination to thor
ouehy investigate the affairs Of the asylum,
and their work will be long and tedious.
Senator Williams who will conduct the ex-
animation, is now at his home in Bland
county, in consequence of sickness in his
family. He is expected here by next We'd
ncsday, when the taking of testimony in
Richmond will be commenced.
The local option bill was discussed at
great length liz tho House TO day. Amend
mcnts after amendments were offered, and
speech after speech was made. At times
the House seemed to be bordering on chaos,
so great was the confusion and so tangled
M were tho motions which piled rapidly
upcn one another. A local bill will be pass
ed, but whether it will BIO one that will suit
the temperance people remains to be seen.
L is often remarked at the capitol that if
local option is granted the next fight will be
for prohibition. Only three or four legisla-
la.ora are in favor of prohibition.
Mr.. Muniord, of Pittsylvana, when the
railroad commissioners bill comes up rs the
special order next Tuesday, will offer an
amendment which will include section
very similar to the 18th, which was stricken
out by the committee. Mr.. Munford is re-
ceiving letters from persons in all parts of
The State protesting against discrimination
in railroad rates. B. 2. o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30
Threatened Outbreak on the Isthmus.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 30.-The Secre-
tary of The Navy has received information
from the Pacific Mail Steamship Co., to the
effect that another revolution is threatened
on the Isthmus Of Panama. Rear Admiral
jouctt, commanding the North Atlantic sta
ton, was yesterday directed by telegraph 10
remain at Aspnwall with the Tennessee for
the present. 1t is possible that the Tennes.
see sailed from Aspinwal for Key West
prior to the receipt Of these instructions, in
which event she will be ordered back in
case the situation demands it, and other yes
sells will also be ordered to his assistance.
Not much Importance, however, is attached
10 the present reports of danger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30

SERVANTS one thing We are fully a..
sured, after trial of six months, that there
cannot he found in any locality North South
East Or West, n more stubborn, ieceiifuh
unreliable or ignorant SC: of doUasl help
than is now hired in Danvi!!n as cocks,
chambermaids and nurses.
Whether this condition q affairs results
from the want Of carly training, from the
lack o. eny training at al, or from pure
cussedness on ,he part Of the negro wonen
employed in the various ho"s9 ho!d depart
ments, we are unable to say, but the. fact
stands cut unrelated AID irrcfat;hio that
the ladies Of our town, who employ negro
help are in state Of purgatory from The
time new cook or other servant is employed
until she makes her advent oi,t Of the back
door,
There is no rule in DanvIle for hiring
servants. No recommendation is required
when they apply for homes and the result is
that when servant is heard OF who il Il lit
tie better than the one in hand, inducements
are offered her to quit her old home aud
move into new one.
we nave not tlme 10 enter az lu!ly INTO
the evils of this domestic help system, or
the lack of system in the hiring and man
agement of servants, as we will DO in some
future article.
But it is apparent 10 every practical
housekeeper that some radical reform must
be applied, and that without delay, for an
evil of such aggravated proportions as to
make our wives and daughters The slaves Of
insolent, ignorant, and worthless negro
women.-DanriNc Register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30

DIVISION OF A CoNFERENCE.-TheF Florida
Conference of the M. E. Church North has
divided on the color line, and now instead
CT one there are two conferences of the same
church, one white and one colored, and both
occupying the same territory. Most of the
white ministers took The ground that their
cause was weakened by a mixed ministry
and mem bership, and that it was apparent
TO all that there must be separation of the
two races or continued hindrance to the
progress and advancement of their church
III the South, and that division had become
a real necessity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30

Mn MACKhYE SUES FoE DIVORCE. No
tice of suit for absolute divorce begun
against her by Arthur Loring Mackayo was
served in New York GA Wednesday upon
Joaquin M.!ier's daughter, Mrs. Maud Nc.
Cormick. 1t is probable Mrs. Mccormick
will let the suit 90 Ivy default, ard that she
and her husband will be united again BY q
civil marriage after the divorce from Mr..
Mackaye is obtained. Before Joaquin Nil
Ter went South, Tuesday, he wrote :. letter
to Mrs. Mccormick asking her 10 start for
Mexico with him at once before she got in
Jail. THE priests say you are liable 10 be
arrested" ne said, land sent TO State prison
for bieamy. Every moment ofyour present
life is crime. as for your companion, the
penitertia,y is too good for him. He has
taken you 10 shame and ruin, and it seems
that The first thing he did after the shame
less marriage was to send you to beg money
in my name pretending that had sent you
out homeless fyou do not want to travel
YOU can remain in Washington at the Cabin
and resume your music, painting and other
studies. Then, if Mr.. Mackaye gets d.
vorce and you still believe Mr.. Mccormick
to be a fit companion, | shall not say O
word. Ifyou have no respect for yourself
or me, or your mothers memory, come be-
cause it is best for you TO come" Mrs. Nc
Cormck decided to stay in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30
A piowman says there are several easy

A pioWman says there are several easy
ways to prevent rusting of plows and Guilt
vao:s and to keep the teeth bright. One is
to give them coat of thick limewash as
socn as they are brought in from the field.
Another is to dissolve an ounce of resin in
four ounces of linseed oil, and while hot mix
with quart ofkerosene and stir well. This
is laid on the smooth iron with paint brush.
Another way is to dissolve an ounce ofcam-
phor in syme turpcntine and add to this four ounce
of lard and one ounce Of pulverized black lead or
stove polish and mix well. This may be rubbed
Oh with rag. To Iemove rust from tools or
piows nothing is better than a mixture OF half a
pint of oil of vitriol poured slowly into quart of
water, and apply this to rusted metal. Wash Off
with water-CiRcinnnti Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30
@S}Gg'9 s. G
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
General Sherman and General Fry's Letter.

New YORK, Jan. 90.-A St. Louis special
dated yesterday, to the World says: "Gene'
raj Sherman was shown tonight a copy OF
Gen. Fry's letter sent out to-day by the AS
sociatcd Press. In reply the General show
ed the reporter a copy ola letter which ne
wrote to day to Col. Scott, in which hes says
'AIy letter 10 you on Sept. 6, 1855, was pure
" private, and one from which Gen. Fry
had no right to quote without my consent.
Bat even after he had so quoted if he had
answered the editors most courteous in
au;rv. at my instance Of December 5th, !
could in paragraph have changed the
word would to might or have interllned
'probaby,' to express more fully my mean
ine. You are at liberty to make either OF
these changes in that letter, and put it on
your official file. What take exception TO
is having Fry, who was never the conhdante
OF Gen. Grant or Gen. Sherman, posing as
the pauegyrist Of the former at the expense
of the latter. When in 1923 Gen. Grant
needed friend, was that friend, and it
seems odd that now, when Gen. Grant needs
no friend, Fry should step in to claim the
privilege. Fry may do what he pleases. L
will do the samen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30

JUDGING FROM the fact that the subject
of servants has become the constant topic OF
conversation among housekecpcrs in this
city, having even usurped that of weather
in lack of all others, it would seem that the
Same condition of affairs in respect of SER
wants exists here rs at Danvile. There is
hardly any eilectual way at present TO rem
edy the existing evil, but the best way to
lessen it is to require & character" from
eyery servant before one is employed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30

In THE city CT Richmond alone there are
three hundred and thirty coupon causes to
be tried at the next term Of the court. Each
of these causes will cost money, more or
les; as the case may be, and that, too,
thou oh in the end they must all be decided
in favor of the holder. The money that is
thus needlessly thrown away would pay the
contract interest on large amount of the
States just debt, which her Legislature is
wasting so much time in vain efforts to
repudiate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-30
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SOME OF the friends of the bill creating a

SOME OF the friends of the bill creating q
railroad commission, with power to fix the
rate of freight and passenger charges, say
they favor such bill because most OF the
railroads in the State are now ID the hanus
of Northern capitalists, who bought the
roads cheap and are exactiug the highest
charges the people who use them can bear
The reply to which is that if Northern cap
ital had not taken hold Of the ROADS they
would now be unfit for use, because there
was no Southern capital with which TO re-
pair and operate them, and that the State
would in consequence have been practically
ruined. Also that railroad men are as wise as
any other sort of people, and that therefore
they are aware of the fact that low charges,
by increasing business, are more profitable
than high ones, ard that consequently their
rates are as low as they can well afford.
The friends of the bill referred to. and all
others, may rest assured that should 1t De
passed, not another mile of railroad will be
built in Virginia until it shall have been re-
pea!ed.