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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-06

BEAAsDERfEB.-In this city, on the 9th inst Il,
william Besmsderfer, aged IS years.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-06
PhiIadelphia Produce Market.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6.-Noon-Flour dun :,
Penn'a supers. 50e2 rs; extra. 275@S % !;
family. 1908 W; roller, 0o@4 Is; patent.
q Joaa90.
Wheat steady; No. 2 Red. new. slasilsc !;
No. Penn'a Red, 90c No. do, szassc.
Corn steady; No, 2, new, ssei old, $50
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-06

Shrewd buyers are eagerly swapping up the
choice lots the casual visitors can see for
themselves that we have made unsparing re-
ductions In all directions of our large stock,
and the rapidity with which the goods are going
Is evident the quantity OF pronounced bargains
cannot stand the demands made upon them for
"A long period. Therefore ladies who want Dress
Goods, Serviceable Undergarments, Pretty
Tides, Ribbons and Hosiery, will be wise TO
come as early as possible and secure them.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-06

The extensive Reduction in Price carries with
II a large quantity Of Ladies', Misses, Boys and
Gents Boots and Shoes In this department
alone visitors will find many lots at prices that
will pay handsomely as a future Investment.
Many of them being standard styles IL not
needed now will pay to buy for future use.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-06

markable Low Figures, and 1t will pay any
parent TO come and look this assortment of
Bargains over, for there are many very nice
Dresses and Coats marked at a price less than II
would cost to make them.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-06

ss-Dlscounts To Dealers and Cergymen will
not be allowed on reduced goods.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-06

NOTiCE-THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
IN the Farmers Southern Market House
Company will be held on Monday, January 49,
1880, at the Fountain Inn, South Queen street,
at o'clock p. m, for the purpose OF electing
the annual report Of the treasurer. The cleo
tion polls will close at o'clock p. m.
t6-2tdM,F IL, l.. LRAILEY Secretarp
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-06

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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-06

vINHE PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK,
LANCASTER, PA. January o. 1890
The Board of Directors have this day de.
clared O seml-annual dividend OF Two and One
half Per Cent (215) out Of the profits of the last
six months payable on demand. =.
y. Il. SLAYMAKER,
lM En- Cashier.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-06

TANkS-Round or Square, for Gas, d
Water or Acids.
stacks, Stand-Pipss, Water Wheel Castini
Hot Air Furnaces, &c.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-06
LARGEST STOCK OF
ENGINE And BOILER SUPPLE

such as Valves, Cocks, iGauges, Oilers, Cd
and Malleable Fittings, Injectors, Packint
Pipes, &c., ever carried In l. incaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-01-06

RS-Repalrlng Promptly Attended to.-6s
Cheap Lot of
SECoND-HANDPUI.LE AND SHAFPIN
FOR SALE.
Pulleys, 4sxl2; 4Pulleys, 4ixl0; Pulley
Hx75s; Polieys, Axs54 Pnlleys, iOxsk I;
Pulleys, sx7-9.
Wood splitPulley, 2aIIxi6,l Wood spI
Pulleys, iixsR.
So 1916 Collars.
90 feet, 2 l5l8 Shalting.
II feet, "a Drop Hangs Double Braced.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17
Captive Alligators Fighting.

There was fun this morning for a
large crowd in the yard of Stuart's ba-
zaar. Two alligators, one large and
one small, made their escape from a
box and had started off on hunt ap-
parently for phosphate lands when dis
covered by the owner. He held hem
at bay, however, until colored lad,
who was evidently an expert in hand
ling "varmints," came to his assist
ance. The lad gathered board, laid
it across the sauriap's neck, then
stepped on it, holding the gator firmly
to the ground until he could get one
hand clasped OH the tail and the other
on the neck, and thus holding conveyed
them to their box from which they es-
capped.
All went we'll until the little gator
was dropped in on to the big one.
This seemed to anger the larger one
(about four feet long) and fight be-
gan. Tails were tanning around, jaws
smacking, and teeth clinching each
other. The larger in the battle caught
the smaller (about 2 1-2 feet) b. the
throat, and began to squeeze down on
him, when all was silence in the box.
The little fellow closed his eyes as if
about to bid farewell to every fear,
when stick was thrust into the larger
ones mouth by the colored lad, and the
jaws pried open and the vanquished
released. After catching breath an
other bout was had, when the larger,
with tail and teeth, went in for death
struggle, and to prevent murder they
had to b, separated. 1t was fine sport
to those present and highly enjoyed by
many.-Jacksonville Metropolis.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17
To Quiet o Baby.

The matron of a babies shelter in
New York who has an average of fifty
babies in her care every year, advises
rubbing as means of quieting a rest
less child and getting a nervous one to
sleep. Her plan is to strip the morsel
Of humanity, sponge it off with tepid
soapy water, dry it thoroughly with a
soft towel, and, beginning at the little
pink soles, rub it all over. At first
there may be rebellion, but gradually
it will subside, the youngster will be-
gin to purr and "goo" with enjoyment,
and under the soothing influence of
magnetism it will drop off to sleep,
rest we'll, and wake mp in the morning
refreshed and cheerful. The value of
this operation can be varied by rubbing
the little limbs and body up and down
until the flesh becomes warm and pink
one time and the next day having the
motion rotary-thst is, take the deli
cate ankle in one hand, wrapping the
fingers as closely about it as possible
and not hurt the child. In this way
work up and down the legs and arms
until the child becomes quiet. The
body may be rubbed or stroked in the
same way. This massage treatment of
the tonsils, throat and chest, with the
hand moistened with camphorated oil
or vaselinc, will ward off throat II ouble
or relieve a cold.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17
Wildcats In Connecticut.

With the coming of spring the Con-
necticut wildcat has taken the trail
and his war paint is on. A queer one
was caught at Spectacle pond one day
last week, and is exhibited in Cole
brook. He has more blood in his eye
and pa mt on his jowls than nature usu-
ally expends on one beast. His right eye
is red, denoting war, and his left blue,
emblematic of peace. Still, he was
out for business, and he snarled and
rushed upon the hunter, but the trap
in which he was taken held him. In
other ways this wildcat is oddly made
up. A white stripe three inches wide
runs from the top of his head to the
tip of his tail; smaller and darker
stripes radiate from tine broad streak,
while tawny specks be-sprinkle the
whole hide. A great many people
come to call on him daily, but he is
not pleased to see visitors.
The bowling wilderness in upper
Litchfield county is said to be patrolled
day and night by ferocious wildcats.
Two were seen at long range within a
mile of Winsted village this week, and
children take along the hounds when
gong to school. On another day big
cat was seen prowling along the Tor
rington road, and his mien and car
riage indicated to the men who saw him
that he was travelling in the conviction
that the right of way was his. Some
people in Torrington say he is much
too big to be wildcat, and think he is
a panther. On another day Winsted
woman heard wildcat yell about her
plantation, and boldly sailed out, pistol
in hand, to find him. She did not
beat the beast out of the brush, and her
neighbors say she had a hairbrs. 9TH
escape. New York Sun.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17
Fashionable Stationery.

The stationery of the day is nothing
if it isn't startling and bizarre. The
extreme of the mode is heavy paper
of bright scarlet, upon which the writ
er's name is embossed in a black fac
simile of her own handwriting. Cor
respondenee cards for the families of
country houses have etched corners
showing the most picturesque portion
of their ancestral ZONES. Fair maid
ems in the joy of their first betrothal
use paper and cards with pansies in
pairs at the top. There is cobweb
paper in which busy spider has ap-
parenly spun a dainty web all over a
rose-pink or leaf-green surface, and
wedgewood paper, on which the writ
ing is done with q peculiar kind of
white ink, and all manner of kid-fin-
ished, cloth-surfaced papers on which
you can write only with dull-pointed
pen or quill, owing to its roughness.
AS for the writing, it has accomplished
the old task of squaring the circle; no
curves must slip in; no lines of beauty
wayer, but as angular and erect as a
New England spinster, and the more
illegible and puzzling it is the more
distingue and swagger it is considered.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17
A KenfnckY Debate.
A dabata w.s held in The schoolhouse

A debate was held in the schoolhouse
at Harbourville, KY, the other eve
ming, the proposition being: Gre
solved, that fire is more useful than
water" After heated discussion of
two hours the matter went to the
referee, who, being married man
with large family declined to de-
eide the question. Then revolvers
were drawn and there was every pros
pect of lively time until cool-headed
person moved that conference COM
mittee of two from each side, with
the referee as the fifth member, should
adjourn to the hotel and endeavor to
arrive at a settlement. This carried,
the committee withdrew and in half
an hour returned, presenting the fol-
lowing paper:
GAS a compromise, your committee
has unanimously determined in favor
Of fire-water."
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17
Jacks Bear StorY.

General Sheridan had one marked
popularity in his social nature that,
especially in his mountain trips, elected
comment. No trip was planned to
his liking unless the party included
half dozen young men of pleasant ad-
dress and bright social instincts.
With such party "Gallant PhiI'
made his second trip to the Yellow
stone National Park about 1876. Out
fitting at Cheyenne the 400-mile Jour-
ney was made by army ambulance up
through Snake River Valley, reaching
the park at the middle geyser basin.
For twenty-five years Jack Barron
nette, an old trapper. hunter and
Indian-fghter, had made the upper
Yellowstone his stamping ground and
during Sheridan's first trip through
the park Jack was his guide. His
great good-nature, knowledge of the
country and hunting instinct endeared
him to the fighting general SO much
that on the second trip Jack was mott
fed that he would be expected at the
upper basin upon the advent of the
generals party there. Acting on his
information Jack met the party just as
it was going into camp the evening of
its arrival. After supper the camp
stools were placed about the fire under
the mountain pines, pipes were lighted
and the conversation gradually merged
into thrilling bear stories that were
told in numbers by the young society
men of the party.
Now a bear, during the first few
moments of his interview with hun
ter, shows some very odd and impress
i've characteristics. These the man
who has read his story or "thlnked 1t
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17
Wedding Presents.

The wedding present eXtortionist
seems to have made life burden to
some of our East Indian cousins, and
the Legislature of the country has
wisely come to the rescue of a down.
trodden people by limiting the amount
of such gifts as nuptIal ceremonies de-
mand.
The bridegroom is provided with
his share of wedding gifts as well as
the bride, which is in our opinion
another just and wise provision. The
father or guardian of the bride has to
bestow little nuptial offering upon the
father of the bridegroom, the amount
of which is limited by law. The BRIDE
groom gives his mother-in- Law little
as he touches the fringe of her dress,
and the bride prostrates herself before
her mother-in-law with an equal gift.
The number of dinner parties given
by the brides family must not be more
than five, and the number of guests be
less than twenty-five. For some I'M
accountable reason, instead of tho
grandparents giving all their substance
to the first child which appears, the
bride and her family must make pres
ents to the husbands family. The only
occasion on which the father of the
girl seems to be remembered is, when
ever the son-in law makes him a visit
he must carry to him gift. Presum-
ably the son-in-law's visits are made
only on rare occasions and after pro-
tracted intervals. When the Worlds
Fair is finally settled it might be COM
mendable if our great and glorious law
makers left their own speculations for
brief period and attended to some of
these measures Of reform in the we'd
ding present customs.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17
PATHS Philosophy.

Nine. Patti is a philosopher as well
as an artistic. "Good looks, which
are nothing more than perfect bodily
health" she says, care womau's stock
in trade, while her talent, whatever it
may be, is her capital. / have treas
ured both, but in doing so l had to
forego many of the pleasures that the
multitude of women enjoy. When
do not sing go TO bed as early as an
infant, and always sleep in a room
without fire. Ihave the window wide
open because l do not think it wise or
safe to breathe again the same air. In
getting fresh supplies for my lungs l
frequently experience bodily discom-
fort. Then l rest, not momentaIily
but whole days at time. Our clothes
and furniture are protected from
wear by not using them. As don't
care to wear out / adopt the plan OF
good Eousekeeper and save myself.
| don't rock, l don't fret. l never
read or allow people to tell ME about
the horrible or gruesome, for those
things distress and worry me, which
agitation can do nobody any good,
and does me a great deal of injury.
[ not only believe but know for a
certainty that women fret away their
youth and beauty. Care is disease
of the mind and as insidious as any
that preys upon the body. l have no
home cares to bother me, and don't
permit my friends to provide any.
Mind, l like women and l love society,
but one can pay very dearly for social
intercourse and friendship"
About the all-important subject of
washes and lotions for the face the
diva admitted that she had tried every
thing devised by art and suggested by
nature for the preservation of her
skin. "I'll tell you this much as an
evidence of my caution. | hare all
my life regarded my complexion as
thing as delicate as piece of satin.
Instead of experimenting on my face
I have tried the creams and balms
recommended to me on my arm and
carefully watched the effect. If there
was none l threw the stuff away as
useless; if ill effect, threw it away as
Injurious; if desirable, i used it spar
ingly. My standby has always been
cold cream made of white wax, with
benzoin and very little altar of roses
to remove the fatty odor. With this |
clean nv face, neck and hands and
keep the skin smooth and moist.
Travelling, one Las all sorts of water,
which carefully avoid. If can't get
rain-water or distilled water 10 wash
in use a dry cloth and the cream.
Water or no water, though, l do not
believe in washing myself TO death.
In the cars 1 keep my head and face
yelled. On the sea ] never wash my |
face; the air 10 enough and the best |
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17

"Seen any robins around YETI" he
inquired, as they met in the Post
Office.
The other looked at him with in
jul ed dignity for half minute and
then beckoned him out f the crowd
and said:
"What about robins?"
"Why, robins-birIs."
ayes, l know that there Is bird
called a robin. What of itr'
81 asked if you had seen any this
spring"
Suppose l had?"
"Why, nothing, only robins come
in the spring
eyes, 1 believe they do. Did you
want them to wait and come in the
fall?"
"Well, ~
"See here, my friend" said the
other as he laid hand on his shoulder
''let all birds alone, robins included.
They are all right. Let spring alone.
1t is all right. just keep right on at
tending to your business, and let other
things attend to theirs. Good day,
sir -
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17
Boots of Human Skin.

In 1876 the firm of Hahreaholtz
Brothers, boot and shoemakers, of New
York City, made pair of boots from
human skin, which they sent to the
Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia.
They were never put on exhibition,
which goes to show that there was
some humanity in the Centennial
officials if not in the makers of the
CHASTITY footwear. Afterwards they
were sent to Prof. S. V. Baird, of the
Smithsonian Institution, who would
not allow them shelf-room. The skin
from which the boots were made was
taken from the breast, stomach, and
back of man who had died suddenly
and been taken to a medical college.
In general looks the boots were of a
light brown color and somewhat heavi-
er than if made from calf skin. The
dark color was caused by the tanning
process. The leather was much more
porous than either calf or cow skin.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17
Fashion Notes.

Combinations of wool and silk arc
again seen, and they are made up il
some very odd and striking ways.
Pale Parma violet with much blue in
1t is likely to be much favored shade
in cashmeres and solid-colored challies
The plain skirt of cloth gown re-
Gently noticed was bordered with Q
design in piece velvet resembling tiger
claws.
Among the choicest India silks now
shown are those with violet grounds,
or with long-stemmed violets scattered
upon black grou ads.
Black is fast experiencing a renewal
of popularity for costumes of silk,
satin brocade and fine wool, and also
the still popular net dresses.
The profusion of floral millinery
garniture noted upon our streets just
now would almost lead one to believe
that the Easter bonnet il already with
US.
Jacket fronts made to fall open over
folded vest, which in turn has an
inner vest of another fabric, are q dis
tinguishing feature of the lew French
gowns.
Rumor has it that French gowns are
to be made with three wide f1onnces
covering the entire skirt, and will be
accompanied by shoulder capes trimmed
with two or three fiounces set on full
to give great breadth.
Black lace 10 used to trim entire
dresses of black royals silk. The jac-
ket fronts Of the waist open over full
pointed vest of marquise lace, and q
profusion of the same lace is arranged
down the sides Of the skirt in jabot
fashion.
The early importation of Paris
gowns are of gray, green, violet and
very light shades of suede. The mate
rails are cashmere or cameps hair, COM
bined with plain bengaline, gray plaid
silks or striped silk that is polka dotted
or sprinkled with fine flowers.
Appliques of floral garlands in oxi-
died metal, interpreted here and
there with large balls of tho same
metal, considerably accen ,uating the
pattern, are among the novel decora-
tons used by English dressmakers
upon gowns of fine cloth.
Nylande (new soiD, the organ of
the Norwegian Woman's Cause Society,
edited by Miss Gina Kroy, has COM
pleted its third year. 1t is published
twice month, and aims to keep its
readers informed on matters of special
concern to women at home and abroad.
For house wear jaunty cutaway coats
of some bright color are worn with
various skirts, and are usually accom-
panied by fancy shirt-waists of silk or
other suitable fabric. The coats are
fastened across the breast by single
button, and have turned down collars
and lapels.
The tea jacket is comfortable fash
ON which is considerably favored just
now. The waist of q tailor-made
gown may be removed at tea-time and
replaced with one of these dainty
jackets. Mixtures Of silk and wool
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17
Buchnnan,s Delightful WAY.

A well-known politician, says the
New York World, recently gave an
amusing account of tho diplomatic
manner in which James Buchanan dis
posed of Office seekers and yet sent
them away happy. The man who tells
the story was private secretary, during
the four years Of Buchanan's admins
tration, to one of the New York Sena-
tors. Ills most intima'e friend was
private secretary to Buchanan, and he
spent many hours with the Presidents
secretary in the private office, IN COM
pany with Buchanan. Buchanan's
manner with the office seeker was in
variably the same.
A Mr.. Smith would call with letter
from Mr.. Jones introducing Mr.. Smith
to Mr.. Buchanan. Buchanan would
read the letter and say 'show Mr..
Smith in" Mr.. Smith would enter,
and Buchanan, rising, would greet Mr..
Smith with the greatest cordially.
Placing his left hand on Smiths shout
der, and taking Smiths hand in his
right Buchanan would proceed as
follows:
"Mr. Smith 1 believer Glad to
meet you, sir. Friend of Mr.. Jones's,
l understand? Warm friend of mine
for 20 years is Mr. Jones. Are you
married, Mr.. Smith?'
eyes, sir"
GLOW is Mrs. Smith,"
every well, thank you, Mr.. Buchan-
an"
"Any children, Mr.. Smith"
GGYee oil. tbpao -
elbow are the little ones2"
every healthy, SIR"
"Glad to hear it. Have you seen
Jones lately9 Yes? How is Mr..
JonesW
"In perfect health, SIR"
"Ah! Do you know Mrs. Jones?"
eyes, sir"
elbow is Mrs. Jones? Charming
woman, charming. How are the little
Jones children?"
Every well, SIR"
"Ahl Do you know Mr.. Hop ms,
an old friend of Mr.. Jones's? Yes?
Splendid man, splendid. I've held
Mr.. Hopkins as warm personal and
political friend of mine for more than
twenty years. How is Mr.. Hopkins?"
''Nicely, the last time 1 saw him."
''Do you know Mrs. Hopkins2"
eyes, sir"
"How is Mrs. Hopkins?
All this time Mr.. Buchanan was
holding Mr.. Smiths hand and patting
him on the shoulder, and Mr.. Smith
was thoroughly happy at the interest
displayed in him by so great man.
Then Buchanan would say:
az am del gh ed delighted to have
met you, Mr.. Smith. Any friend of
my old friend Jones is welcome, and 1
will pay especial attention to your
request, Mr.. Smith. If yol will leave
your apers, Mr.. Smith, / will look
them over. Mr.. Secretary" turning
to his secretary, "take Mr.. Smiths
papers-this is Mr.. Smith, introduced
by my dear friend Jones-and put
his papers where shall see them; in
fact, mark them so shall he sure to
see shem. Delighted to have met you,
Mr.. Smith. Remember me to my old
friend. Good morning, Mr.. Smith,"
And Smith went out to make room for
some other man to come in immediate
ly after, when Buchanan would GO
through the same scene with him.
Each man felt sure he had carried his
point with the President, and neither
ever heard from his papers
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-04-17

Sat On a Pair of Scissors.

John Smith of Canning, N. S., came
to his death in peculiar manner re-
Gently. One night he left his bed to
get drink of water, and as there was
a good fire burning in the sitting room
stove he sat down in a rocking chair
to toast his feet. Somebody had left
in the chair pair of sharp scissors,
point up, and when Smith sat down
the blade pierced his back. He jumped
up quickly, but fell heavily to the floor
with the scissors still sticking to him,
driving them into his back fully eight
inches, cutting the lower part of the
liver and one kidney and puncturing
the bowels. Physicians could do moth
ing to save the man.