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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-18

IT is rather surprising to read that
French admiral has been complaining To
the Chamber of Deputies that the men-of-
war now possessed by France are of
antiquated type, and the surprise Is in
creased by the reply OF the minister of
marine, who tacitly admitted the truth of
the statement, and wants to spend ten
million dollars by contracting with private
firms for new ships, although the great
government shipyards are being worked
To their utmost capacity repairing old
and building new.
The navy of France has recently been
pronounced by high English authority
stronger than that of any other power. A
little more than year ago the British Adj
mirals Symonds Hornby aud Alcester,
caused great alarm in England by pub
licly conceding the naval superiority of
France, aud now French admirals urge
further increase, that their fleets may
equal the united fleets of Italy and Ger
many. As the latter has only recently
given much attention To her navy and war
ships take years to build, France is looking
ON the Italian understanding with Ger
many as firmly established.
AS we Americans are Just hcginng To
replace our ancient wooden navy, II may
lie interesting To note what kind of vcs-
sells the French admrals consider anti
quated. In 1855 they had eighteen heavy
iron-ciad battle ships, eleven of the same
of light draft for coast defense, ten iron
clad cruisers four iron clad gun boats,
thirty-nine protected steel cruisers, one
protected torpedo cruiser, nine sca-going
torpedo boats, eighteen protected gun boat $
twelve protected steam sloops and forty
training ships. In addition, seven power
ful armored cruisers were almost ready for
launching. No wonder the officers of a
French cruiser which touched at Atlantic
portsa year ago, were delighted with the
rare and curious collection of naval an
tiques, known as the American navy. And
yet France cries for more ships. because,
forsooth, several other nations may out
number her by combining.
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Rows Eaten nv Wolves,

Two children of Edward Bachus, farmer
Of Roster, Mo-, n small village tfly miles
south of Kansas City, went tot creek about
n mile from home to fish. Upon their fail
ing to return Mt night searching parties
were orgauizcd. Their bones were found
near a ledge of rocks that had long been
known as VOLTS Den. \ band of timber
wolves have infested that section for years
and the children were killed and eaten by
the animals. The boys were aged 10 and
~ wears
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-18

and when II builds a seventy mills lsbranch
westward, II will connect with the Bal
tifaore& Ohio railroad at Hyndman
and the new trans Allegheny route to
Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York
and Boston will lJe made.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-18
Red Locusts In southern Rerks.

Clouds of red locusts, So thick that they
cast u shadow upon the earth, are terrify.
ing the people in the vicinity Of Morgan
town, in the southern par, of l'erks county.
When they alight the grass and grain crops
disappear before their yoraciouS attack.
Stock must all be kept under cover, and
farmers do not risk driving horses upon
highways. Not since 1872 have the locu ,ts
been 50 numerous aud destructive
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-18

William II. Bradley, aged 30, son of
Judge Joseph =. Bradley, of the United
States supreme court, died at his residence
in Newark, n. j., on Monday. lie had
and had travelled extensively to try and
check the disease. Nine years ago he mar
ricd Virginia Cameron, eldest daughter of
j. ". Cameron. of Pennsylvania. The
widow and two children survive him. Mr..
Bradley graduated at Rutgers college in
lSTJ
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Ecl,pse Of Hero.

Captain Murrell, of the Missouri, who
rescued the Danmark people, continues
to receive honors and glory in n meas.
ure that would turn the head of one less
level.hea AIDED. On his return TO England,
after his triumphs at Philadelphia and
Baltimore, he was received with accla-
nations that could hardly have been
+. more enthusiastic If he had been a sec
ond Nelson or Wellington. As his ship
sailed up the Thames all the shipping
was in gala dress Of bunting, steam
whistles shrieked and wharves and
decks were black with cheering people,
while the boys of the school ship manned
the yards, bells pealcd, bands played and
: cannon thundered. AT the dock was
4 great crowd and among them his father
aud mother and relatives. A distin-
guished committee had gathered to
: receixe him at the Mansion house, headed
hossfe.. mayor Of London and the
showed Ia" and he was presented
eani-eu III l7alver and s., 500 by the
..,s,, also presented each
a, ,ha Isa., ,,le gold watch and u
~ pay from the
W.,.es ~Niouse fund. He was presented
SMh number Of medals, gold watches
and other testimonials, including a letter
from Bismarck and the American consul
gave him the 81, 500 subscribed for him
in Philadelphia.
Now he comes back to America To ne
ceive more gold medals and produces a
strange impression. His name is asso-
ciated with ready and heroic answer to
the appeal of imperiled humanity that
averted terrible catastrophe, hut since
we last thought OF him the Johnstown
horror has completely overwhelmed all
other interests of the kind. If the Dan
mark had gone down with all on board
the impression of horror would have
been faint beside that left by the Hood
that swept away thousands in few
minutes, leaving here and there soli-
tary half crazed mourner and scene of
awful desolation. Murrell seemed fine
hero when last before us, and he no
doubt remains the same, but the great
calamity called attention to greater
heroes who will never I've honored with
medals and gold, or cheering and can
non. The two women who stayed in
the telegraph tower sending messages of
warning. The known and unknown on
foot and horse, who gave their lives in
efforts, often futile, TO warn the people.
The heroes, swept away without a
moments warning, whose first thoughts
were of Others.
The great emergency developed great
qualities in every day men and women
aud though we still agree that Murrell
II good fellow, there are plenty more
like him. We honor them all.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-18
John Wananaker.
M(iacrllunrrua.

INOILARS AND CUFFS THE LATEST
~ the most desirable and most comfortable
shapes and siyles--t,ny size, at ERISMAN'S
Gents Furnishing store, u West King street
~ NNbERWEAR 80 LIGHT AND MEDIUM
~ weight underwear In all grades and any
Size, at ERlSMANS Gents Furnishing store
~ West King street
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-18

NOTICE TO TRFSPASSEIiS AND GUN
~ NERS.AN persons are hereby forbidden
Ia trespaSs uu any OF the lands of the Cornwall
nj Specdweil estates in Lebanon or Lancaster
counties, whether incloSed or uninclused either
for the purpose of shooting or fishing, ~ the
law VIII be rtgdly enforced against all tres
passing ON said lands OF the undersigned after
this notice.
WM. COLEMAN FREEMAN,
X. PERCY ALDEN,
EbW. 4. FREEMAN,
Attorneys for H. W. ColenlaI's Heirs.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-18
SOUVENIRS
-IN-
ART CHINA AND BRIC-A-
BRAC !

While our stock must of ne
cessity anticipate the needs of
coming seasons, it is, as all
stocks should be, most prolific
in its offering of present neces-
sites. It's an index, SO to speak,
TO the seasons needs, and from
its full pages. e., shelves-we
select a few items of special in
terest. In this collection will be
found choice pieces Of Bric-a-
Brac and Art China, suitable
for Souvenirs on
COMMENCEMENT DAY.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-18
COMMENCEMENT DAY.
ART CHINA! !!
BRIC-A BRAC.

In Royal Worcester, Belgium
Ware, Japanese Ware, Doulton
Vases, Belleek Vases, Cameo
Ware.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-06-18

7 II. MARTIN q co.
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STEANl.
Central Machine Works,

i3i h 1856 NORTH CHRISTIAN STREET,
LANCASTER, PA.
Good Work, ReaSonapie Charges, Prompt
ness. Telephone connection d.-tfdR
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
ROBERT LIDDELTS OPINION.
The Syndicate Has Secured a Number Of
nnsfn

The Syndicate Has secured Number Of
Options on Brewerics.
Robert Liddell, of Spencer, Liddell &
Co., brewers, said yesterday:
'I believe that syndicate has got options
on quite number of the breweries in this
city, but whether they have the money to
take the options up would not like to say.
Mr.. O'Reilly met me at the Hotel Du-
quesne on Friday; he wanted me to give
him an option on our brewery. O'Reilly
took some papers from his pocket, which he
want ted me to fill in and place an
option on the brewery. This I refused to
do without first consulting lawyer. He
asked me to 60 around and bring my law
yer. did so, and when the attorney read
over the papers he advised me not to sign.
The men who represent the syndicate, If
there is such a thing in existence, get all
the brewers to sign an option for six months.
This prevents the brewer, il he has a better
offer, from selling, and forces him to sell
within the time named. After the men have
secured all the options they want they will
go over to London, lay it before some fnan-
cial body, and if they are successful they
get nice percentage out OF the sales.
II think it is very unwise and injudi-
cious piece of business for a brewer to tie his
prosperity up for six months without being
certain that he will, at the expiration of the
time, see his soption blossom into cash."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18

of 5000 to the Johnstown fund peing
a very small portion Of the amount he
actually expended. A portion of Mr..
Thaw's daily routine was the receiving
of applicants for aid. At his home on
Fifth street, the hour after breakfast was
always devoted to his poor" who focked by
dozens and rarely left his presence empty
handed. One hour in the afternoon at his
Office was always devoted to the same purposes.
and he passed in review hundreds of applicants
daily.
1t is eminently characteristic of the man that
although he came nearer than most to the Bib
lical Injunction to give one-tenth to the Master,
il is extremely difficult to find the instances of
his broadspread charities. His benevolence
was secretive and he blew no rrumpets. His
left hand never knew what his right hand
scattered in the highways and byways of pow
erty and destituticl. His stewardship Of
worldly wealth will pass muster before the
great White Throne. He who pronounces his
funeral panegyrlc can do no better than to use
the text: And now abideth Faith, Hope and
Charity-these three; but the greatest Of ali is
charity"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
MARsHELL, THE CASH GROCER,
VIII Save You Money.

Owing to the large increase of trade, !
have again been compelled to enlarge my
stores. This increase of trade, coming as It
did during the dull season, is a matter of
much announcement, for it assures me that
I have been successful in my endeavor to
give people good goods at low prices.
never make leaders of certain goods and
stick the price upon others, but sell all goods
at a uniformly low price, and it is in this
way that am able to guarantee to save my
customers 20 per cent "all around" on their
grocery bills.
For some time past have had the largest
retail grocery trade in Western Pennsyl-
vania. have offered 500 70 anyone who
could prove he sold more goods than did,
\ but apparently no one wants the money.
When my new addition is completed will
have the largest salesroom for the retail
grocery trade in Western Pennsylvania,
viz, 5Ox1O0 feet.
We will have three entrances, two on
Ohio st. and one on Sandusky, and the way
we will hustle out goods will make your
head swim. There will be no more crowd
ing and pushing, with market baskets
iammed in the small of your back and your
fayorite corns smashed if we can help il.
OF course we expect our trade to increase so
that even this room will be too small, but
we hope to be able to make it do for the next
six months. anyway.
If YOU don't want to get left come Join the
procession and 20 with us. Send Tor my
weekly price list and compare prices. If I
don't save you 20 per cent, don't buy. Or
ders amounting to $40, without counting
sugar, packed and shipped to any point
within 200 miles. MARsHELL,
70 & 81 Ohio St, cor Sandusky, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
Ex-MAYoR LlDDELL SUED.

Henora Clark Alleges That the Ex-mayor
Almost Choked Her-Mr. LiddeIl Em-
phaficalIy Denies the Charge.
A suit was filed by Honora Clark against
ex-Mayor Robert Liddell for $1,000 dam
ages. She alleges that the ex-Mayor on
June "a maliciously and unlawiully struck
and choked her, and that she has been con-
fined to her room for q considerable time.
Mr.. Liddell was seen last night
by a DISPATCH reporter, to ascer-
tain his views on the case.
He said, "This lady Honora Clark, il that
is her name, came into my Office on June "a
in the afternoon. / was writing to Chicago
about carload Of bottled porter, giving
quotations, and had my head down, when
my attention was arrested by woman
speaking in loud tone of voice, saying:
Here, don't wadt you to be selling beer to
parties who are getting it for my son
who is only 10 years of age. Ny reply was,
Madam, L am not used to such language
around my office, but, if you know of any
one who procured beer for your son give me
fullest extent of the law
"She would not, however, tell me the
name, although she said she knew who was
doing it. then asked for her name, which
she refused to give me. She next
commenced to talk to me in most violent
way. She was evidently drunk, and L re-
quested her to get out Of the Office. She re-
fused, and took her by the shoulders and
elected her. She fought me across the floor
for about so feet. biting and scratching;
used as little physical force as
I could. When we got to
the Smallman- street entrance
she tried to strike me, and in doing so she
threw herself in such manner that one foot
slipped and she fell, receiving an ugly cut
ordered my man to take her home
in my buggy, but she would not
get in. She managed. however, to walk
home. She made an information
before Alderman McKenna for assault
and battery. The matter was thoroughly
investigated, but no case could be made
out, and he discharged it. This is the first
time have heard of the new charge. am
glad it will come up before court to be tried
before a jury"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18

rbor;tr for rbor, ba b.d tho ,,raot.st 70
card sneaE of him in terms of the b;cbest
55raise mas in his of;ce at one time yben
two of the Sisters Of that @ order nd called to see
him Tbev unburdened all their troubles
to him as though he had been an intimate
friend. and MI. Thaw sent them away with
money sufficient to relieve their wants.
"He was the best teacher I ever had in
religions and charitable matters. His
actions were better than apy sermon. 1
recollect that ON one occasion I became yery
much interested in the case of a pocr fellow
who had been sentenced to 80 days in iail
on the charge of illegal LIQUOR selling. L
succeeded in obtaining his release. and then
/ reported the case to Mr.. Thaw. I was
Obliged to tell him that the man was an
Irishman and Catholic. We'll, now,' he
said, this is q nice spectacle, Presbyterian
minister obtaining the release of a convicted
Catholic And, after playfully bantering
me in this style for some time, he said: You
have learned good lesson. If you wish to
do good YOU must not regard classes of any
kind, and above all you must not be above
aiding the lowly.'
HE usually devoted the hours from 9 to
12 to hearing the petitions for aid of all
those who called to see him at his private
residence. He answered all the rings at the
bell personally, and have seen him hob
bling to the door to answer q summons No
one was ever permitted to intrude on those
asking charity. He obliged all to state
their cases briefly; be gave
LITTLE TIME TO EACH.
but the moor man received inst as mucb at-
tention as the man of wealth. Bv few
we'll directed Questions. he indped of the
need and the fitness of the applicant,
HE Disseminated in giving. charity as
far as he was able. Or course deceptions
were sometimes practiced on him, but this
was almost unavoidable. On one occasion
obtained q pass from him for man whose
fitness / did not. doubt, and for which /
vouched. When, therefore, heard a few
days later that the man had proved nm.
worthy. and had sold the pass. I hastened to
Mr.. Thaw and apologized. After playfnllv
scoIding me tor a time. he at last laughed
and said: You can now sympathize with
me. for YOU know what it is to be deceived
1 am often taken in that way, and it is al.
most impossible to prevent it.
"About that time he advised me to take To
charitable work. and promised to listen to
ali nv calls for aid. And he advised me
not to devote myself to the worthy. as plenty
would take care of them. but to aid the mn.
worthy. SURELY he said. 'they are worthy
at least of the services of one such man
"His charities were simply immense. To
the Western University alone he must have
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
GATHERING FOR GETTYSBURG.
Several Veteran Organisations Fixins for
the Old Field Where They Fought-Finai

Several Veteran Organisations Fixing for
the Old Field Where They Foushf-Finai
Arrangements Ahead.
Veteran soldiers from all parts Of the
western end of the State were in the city
last night, and men who had not seen each
other since the war, met. shook hands and
exchanged experiences and "reminiscences.
The cause of this gathering Of old war
horses was the making of arrangements to
attend the dedication of the monuments at
Gettysburg battlefield on Pennsylvania
Day, September IL and IL, but for various
reasons none of the regimental associations
completed their arrangements, and another
meeting Of each will be necessary before
they are ready to start.
The survivors of the gallant Fifty-third
met in the Mayors Office, Colonel A. s. M.
Morgan presiding. The attendance was
large, and so much time was consumed in
handshaking and talking over old times
that they did not get down to business until
nearly O'Clock. Then the roll of members
who intend making the Gettysburg journey
was read, and $50 were noted. With the
company from Beaver county and another
from Clearfeld the Sixty-third expects to
muster 200 men when they get back on the
old battlefield. The matter of badges and
other details of the trip were discussed, and
the meeting adjourned until Saturday even
ing, the 31st inst, when they will complete
their arrangements.
The Sixty-frst Regiments survivors,
about 40 of them, met in the Assessors Of
fee. Captain W. III. Patterson presided.
They expect to take 100 men to Gettysburg,
and will wear G.. A. r. uniforms and caps.
John A, M. Seitz was appointed aid to the
Chief Marshal, and Lieutenant Charles
Seibert Adjutant of the regiment for the
trip. A letter from Mrs. Sweitzer, widow
of the late Colonel Of the regiment, regret
ting that she cannot accept the invitation
TO accompany the old command, was read,
Arrangements for sleeping cars are being
made, and will be completed by next Sat
urday night, when the association meets
again.
The Sixty-frst Regiment Association met
in the Union Veteran League Hall on
Sixth street, and went over the roll OF mem
bers who will take in the trip, but their ar
rangements are not nearly completed, and
a meeting next Saturday night will be nee
essary.
The surviving members of Knapp's Bat
terry met in Veteran Legion Hall. Their
plans are all about prepared, but they will
meet next Saturday night again. It was
decided last night that all members of the
militia battery that went by the name of the
old organization until it was disbanded a
few years ago be invited to participate in
the ceremonies at Gettysburg, and accom-
pany the original battery there, a special
invitation being extended to Captain Mum
den. The battery will go over the Balti-
more and Ohio, and will take 80 survivors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
HIS NOBLE CHARITIES.

A Man Whose Life Was Better Than Any
Sermon - Instances Oh His Good
Deeds From One Who Knew
Him Most ultimately.
As sit is well known that the Rev. E. r.
Doneho, had been very intimate with the
late William Thaw, call was made on that
gentleman at his residence on Main street,
Temperanceville. He had not yet heard of
the death of Mr.. Thaw when the reporter
called, and was visibly affected by the news.
He kindly furnished the following reminis-
cences, however, of the departed millionaire:
'sI knew Mr.. Thaw." he said, call my
lifetime; but 1 have been especially Inti-
mate with him during the past IA years. At
times enjoyed his fullest confidence, and
was perfectly conversant with many OF those
immense charities which be was constantly
dispensing. A more boundless charity it
would be hard to imagine. Mr.. Thaw was
not philanthropist; he had no particular
hobby; but he treated all alike who came
to him for aid or advice. In religion he
was United Presbyterian of the staunch-
est kind; but his charity was not confined
to members of that sect; it was as broad as
the church of Christ on earth.
"I myself have heard the Sisters of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
Hnrxest Excursions.

The Chicago and Northwestern Railway
offers exceptional opportunities for an in
spection of the cheap lands and growing
business centers of Iowa, Minnesota, Ne
braska. Wyoming, North and South Dakota,
Colorado and the far West and Northwest,
by a series of harvest excursions, for which
tickets will be sold at half rates, or one fare
for the round trip. Excursions leave Chi
cago August 6 and 20, September 20 and "a.
and October s. For full particulars apply
to any ticket agent, or address E. I. Wilson,
General Passenger Agent Chictgo aud
Northwestern Railway, Chicago, III
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
WILL YOU STRIKE?
That IL the Question Asked OF the Window
Glass Manufacturers.

That IL the Question Asked Of the Window
Glass Manufacturers.
Secretary William Loefier, of the West
ern Window Glass Manufacturers Bene-
fetal Association, yesterday sent out a
circular to the members of the association
earnestly requesting q representative of
each firm to be present at the meeting Of
manufacturers to be held in Cleveland on
Tuesday. The object of the meeting, as has
been stated, is to get a free and independent
sentiment Of opinion on the impending wage
conflict.
Accompanying the circular was another
circular, containing the result ofthe confer
ences with the workers committee. At the
bottom of the circular was the following:
"Are you in favor of strike il workers do
not withdraw their demand for an advance,
regardless Of any action Chambers & Mckee
Co. may take?"
The latter firm will start one tank furnace
September / and another as soon after as it
can be got ready. Each tank will be worked
by 60 blowers. It Is stated that the majority
of the members Of the association would vote
for strike at the meeting rather than pay
the advance asked. They claim that with
the 100 blowers Chambers & Mckee cannot
stock the market while the others are idle.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-18
MORE ABOUT OLIVER TATE.

Several Charges Are Likely to. be Made
Against Him.
1t is probable that Oliver Tate will not be
sent to Jail, but will be held at the Twenty
eighth ward station for few days, as sew
eral other suits are expected to be entered
against him. His bail is now 81, 600; 81, GOO
for the Killinger robbery, and the second for
the robbery of Barkley's store.
Inspector McKelvey says the reports pub
lished that Jack Wiles is bad man are not
true, as he is now endeavoring to live down
the past, and is upright.