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VOL, LEBANON, PA. PKIDAY EVENING, JULY 7, 1882, NO, 254 BE'ASSASSIN'S BRUIN and Weighs 40 Ounces Otf l'l ANOK-THK MtOKOSCOrrOAI. tNVKS- TIUATION YKT TO UK MADK, KTtJ. July Tho report of Dr. Lamb of the pout mortem examination upon the body of Uuiteau will bo made public to-morrow in the Jlfedieal ot th IB city, Tito examination was made aa hour and a half after ilontli.

After describing tlio general of the body, including thft fcthtements that tho neck was not fractured or dislo- catod and that thoro was found a small white scar, confined to the scalp, midway between the top of the loft Bar and the tnodttim lino of the the report do scribes tho condition of tho skull and bruin minutely, The right parntal hone was slightly flattened, but in thickness tho skull presented nothing remarkable. Tlio description of tho brain is aocom- pan led by nn engraving, a copy of a photograph taken four hours after death. The brain was firm and weighed forty- nine and a half ounces. It was slightly flattened in tho region correspond lug to tho flattening of tho pnrntnl bone, On a section of tho cerebrum thnro was an pearancc as of slight thinning of the gray cortex, The description of the fissures is very minute. Tho heart weighed ton and throo-fouith ounces and tho spleen, which was tabulated and enlarged, eighteen ounces.

Commenting on tho report tho Medical Ne.v>* says editorially that those who expected to demonstrate tho assassin's criminal irresponsibility by tho changes in his brain will have a rather difficult task If they expected to find deviations from tho normal type of brain structure. They aro certainly disappointed The deviations mentioned in tho report have absolutely no siguiflca tion, Irom the point of view of moral do- rangemont. It may be affirmed of Guiteau's brain that it presented as little evidence of pathological change as tho brain of any ono of bis age dying o( some other than cerebral disease. What may be disclosed on microscopical investigation, which is yet to be made, remains to bo neen, WASHINGTON NEWS. WASHINGTON, July The house bill to reduce internal revenue taxation was finally agreed to by the senate finance committee to-day and as amended was subsequently reported to tbe senate by Mr, Merrill.

The members of the mittee reserved tho right to oiler amend. ments to the bill when it comes up for action in the senate. Thocomrnittee bavo made no changes in the rate of taxation proposed by tbe house bill or in tho list of exempted articles, but strike out tho proviso which allowed a drawbrok on all unbroken packages of checks, matches, cigars; cheroots and cigarettes, and amend tho bill so to provide that the reduction shall not take effect, until tho first day of May, 1883. The statement telegraphed from Panama that Chili contemplated withdrawing from a portion of the territory of Feju to enable that country to organize a responsible government is In a lino with information received hero in diplomatic circles, According to this information Chili has decided to withdraw from occupying' the gsoater part of Peruvian territory while remaining on a portion of, the land of both Pom and Bolivia, The withdrawal of the Chilian forces does not signify a termination of the war, but merely an opportunity given Peru to form government with which Chili dan treat, Chili will demand from any Peruvian government which it sees fit to recognize a large cash indemnity as well as the ceding of territory. Meanwhile Chili holds enough of the territory of both Peru and Bolivia to secure any claims it may care to press upon those nations when tho time comes for negotiations for peace.

The long mooted project to build a of railroads connecting North and South America has been given fresh Start by the effort to interest tho South American in 'it through and correspondence with diplomatic feprmntatives, Tbe scheme has long keen favorite pue of llinton Helper, 'MrrepresBible, conflict" fame, and is taken up by other parties, to whose officious interference Helper objects in a. ttote frit, Wo south, American diplomats have replied the proportions for a conference and i friendly but non-committal and the general impression is that oomniuulnsktiQl of sort con it OB yet a thing of the distant Wture, Gen.tJenwu qvjillfled to speak ow Bun Over and Killed. July 0. Charles Miller, jlerman, aged about fifty years, was run iver and instantly killed by passenger rain near tho big dam, below this city, His body was fearfully mutilated, right arm and log being cut off. The WIVR brought hero and an inquest hold.

Millur lived at No. 403 New Marcot street, Ph iladolph la. though, groat, they MO not from FOREIGN NEWS. ALEXAHDUIA, Pasha, president of the council, received a telegram from tho Snltan announcing that the British fleet would bombard tho forts unless the construction of tbe earthworks was Tho Bultan holds the Khedive and tho Ministry responsible for tho Haghib Pasha replied that the Ministry had already telegraphed to Constantinople that demoridlration had been made, in consequence of which tho Sultan's permission to resume tho work was asked. Pending the Sultan's reply no definite resolution would be adopted.

Despite all denials to tho contrary the work on the foi tiricittlons continues. Admiral Buymour delays formally demanding tho cessation of the work until all the British residents ato on board vessels in tho harbor. They are now hastily om- harklng, It Is rcpoitod that Arab! P.ash.a in supplying nrms to tho natives, LONDON, July dispatch to tho from Alexandria this afternoon states that Admiral Seymour has sent an ultimatum to the authorities, demanding tho Instant stoppage of tho construction of earthworks, under threat of opening lire. Tho work has censed for tho moment, LONDON, July Daily News in its financial nrticlo st.itcH th.it tho largo (lent, of steamers using tho cannlaro being insuring at ton shillings per cent, continuously until February. Tho insurances do not involve compensation fordo- iay, but only damages sustained through lostililies.

Ball Reduced. Urrf-A, July 6. Cox to-day granted nn order reducing tho bail in tljo caso of II. Porter Lee, tho Buflalo bunk defaulter, from $100,000 to $25,000. Tne Sons of Veterans.

READING, July state encampment of Sons of Veterans in session hero iloctod tho following officers for tho on- ining year: Colonel, James II. Closson, Philadelphia; lieutenant colonel, Gus. A. Sloohter, Reading; major, J. 31.

Olockner, Harrisburg; chaplain, E. J. Thornton, Philadelphia; surgeon, Wm. 5. Clark, Scrauton.

It was decided to lold tho semi-annual encampment at Har- in January. Fight at a Picnic. LOUIBVILI-B, July a picnic it Schwartz' woods, a few miles oast of his city, last night, a drunken rough latncd 'Ben Parish, in a fight, cut four Oneshoff, Julius Berteler, Ben jnmrnuB and Bernard Scbaoppers. Of ho four Lammus and Bortzler were fa- ally and tho other two seriously wound- jd. Tho fight was started by Parish and other roughs who were drunk, Parsh escaped.

The Flttsburg Strikers. PITTBBUIW, July is reported hero Watson of Pomoroy, have signed the $0,25 per ton scale, which in Wfluty-five cents over tho Pittsburg Bcalo. Secretary Weeks, of tho Iron association, out of town, and nothing can bo learned 'rom that source, Secretary Martin, o( the Amalgamated association, has no loubt it is true, Ho draws therefrom a jopd augury for the success of tJio strike Pittsburg, The scale was signed at for the eccoud lime yesterday, was signed before, but some- hitch occurred, The Knights of Labor hold a secret meeting to-ddy, It WHS afterwards stated that they decided to assist tho striking miners pecuniarily, Crime. July particulars of a horrible murder, committed iu county a few days since, ha.vo teen recuivod hero, Isaa.0 Booth, ool- orefl, and his wife were involved in a quarrel, in which KocHh became enraged that ho killed son, Htamping uim to death, aud bvutally wife. The murderer has been arrested and.

lodged in Brunswick county jail to await ati tjhe term of the county cou'rt. Booth is reported to have killed woman time ago in a ftt of, ousv, fie also assisted in burning jail, which was doBtroyed by tire Home mowtM ago, and ia which he and a ptfrer pris.ou.ere OOJlfljlftd, murder has created muoli excitement in fee RfjihbrUqQd wUere it THE OHIO STEAMBOAT DISASTER, Cottcord the ttaftipage. KU.t.KP ON THK nA11.HOA»-CK1MK IN TltH SOUTH-A FlO)ir-TllK I'lTTSBUJW 81K1KKU8, ETC. the Steamboat Disaster, PiTTsnuua, July latest intelligence from tho scene of tho collision between the Sciota and the Lomas, near SlcubenviHo, is that tbo number of deaths will aggregate sixty. Four additional bodies wero recovered to-day as follows: Thomas Boardman, Thomas Loath, Chas.

Swoarlngon and Lincoln Boardrnan. Tho friends of tho mliming aro at tho scone of tho disaster in force and are breaking up tho boat with tho hope of finding tho bodies of tho missing, Tlio boat will not bo raised before to-morrow. MINOO JUNCTION, July bodiesof Charles Swoaringcr, of Kiuslng- ton, Ohio, Daniel Thomas, tlio captain's won, K. P. Smith, And a man named Ditn- hamer, of Wollsvlllo, Ohio, were found to-day.

About forty men who camo down with skirts and a cannon from Liverpool aro doing a good work. Several bodies aro lodged iu tho engine room and under tho bow, but Iho want of necessary apparatus preveiitH their being reached. Boats and grappling tools, diving bolls, nro on tho way from Pittsburg, Whon tho wreck is raised it is expected that from thirty to fifty bodies will bo found. The missing are accumulating and with what have been found tho dead will number sixty-five or The dead so far have been recognized and moved to their late homos. The body of Stewart Pipes, reported found yesterday, has not yet been found, Tbe Candidates Meet.

PjujjADEWHiA, Beaver visited tho public buildings this afternoon and called upon Controller Pattison and was Introduced to him. Both tlemeu expressed themselves pleased with tho visit, and promised to vote for eachjother in November. General Beaver left tho city to-night. i fci The Concord Prisoners. CONCORD, July of last night was made hideous by tbe demonstrations of state prison convicts, but this morning there Is a partial cessation of tho isturbanccs, many of tho prisoners being exlmukted.

It is reported that Governor Long sustains tbe warden. While the rebellious conduct was going on Alexander an old officer, was assaulted by a desperate convict, who had a large file secreted in his sleeve, and who attempted to strike the officer on tho head. The workshops continue silent to day, and it is not certain when they will start up, Tho warden is cool and determined. Local News. For the middle and Atlantic states inarm- er fair weather, variable mostly southerly, stationary or lower pressure, Arm Mroki'u.

A young sou of Mr, Isaac Reod, of Aun- vijle, while out for cherries tho other day fejl from a tree aud broke his arm, Dr, Kunkelmnn sot the broken limb, Cornwall The Cornwall school board on Saturday afternoon elected as teachers Luibig, Kngouio Weaver, J. E. Loibig, Sybilla Harpell, Bbollonborgor, Mary Houok, Ella Mower, "Abncr Bowman, John I). Bogor, Win. Suavely, 12, Boonhora and John Koyor.

-A M'l'll W5 I Mr. John L. Saylor, of Annvillo, hsis built hiimolf a Hue losidenco, and on thn premises ho had Messrs, Brown, Long to drill him a woll, which they accomplished by going down a depth of 05 feot, and thus procuring most excellent quality of water. Mr, Saylor will also have a gas machine roc led on his promises, The First Reformed Sunday schools yesterday, pio nicjcod iu woods, close to the basin of the Union Tho schools did not Ipavo for tho grove until 10 o'clock and when they reached the woods they found tho ground dry, and accordingly had delightful time, During (ho afternoon largo nuinborB of people fronj visited tho grove. The programme which hud bjpeju arranged, for too Fourth of July was observed, and so delightfully did tho time pass that the scholars aid not tbiuk of re.

tumtpg home uutil tho of uight coninienciid- to spread their mantlb over the eartb. The school of Christ Chnpo), Presbyterian church, had Its usual picnic yesterday in thogrovofturrounding Lebanon, iho rosidcnco of Mrs. 0. 1), Colcman, Independent District. At o'clock yesterday, tho hour of meeting, thn school n.iRcmblud and proceeded to thn Krovo in the rear of tho Chapel.

Upon arrival thoro it was discovered that a table, oiipnblo of Keating nt least 800 persons, hail been erected, swings were visible at different points, and tho Lodge at tho entrance gave ovidonco'of prepavnUonB for iho The patnpluirnalla, Incident, to such times, fool ball, quoits, and other amusements had boon forwarded from the par. Kvery thing oonduclvo to ti satisfactory DiijnyiiiiMit, of tho day visible, and tho various gamns woro Indulged in constantly throughout the day. Promptly at noon Uio hnll rang and In a few moments ovory plain supported with a forco oajiablo of moultng any enemy, in tho shapo of good l.hingM r.nming in contact with thopalaln. Willing hands woro pinsont to provide tho ntnmiition, tvml Uy Uio limo tho batlln was over tho Roldic.rH of tho Sunday school had dnno themselves justice, und vau- qu inhod what was sot boforn them battle with. During tho afternoon tho grove was dot- tod hero and thoro with groups of merry cbiklrcn, and wo saw gray huadeil and married gentlemen, nupoolnlly in carrying out tho games which gavo ovi- donee that they had not forgotten the teachings of earlier days.

Quito a number visited tho beautiful grounds surrounding tho thrco mansions situated within tbo grove, admired the many beauties of art and tho floral and other surroundings, and truly they found tho latch string" hanging out on this never to bo forgotten day. Through tho generosity of the ladles of Mount Lebanon harmless toy pistols, diminutive iu slKo, aud (Ire crackers of various descriptions, woro furnished tho children, aud I do not exaggerate when I say tho day was celebrated at was suggested, appropriately by one of tho framers of our Government. Rev. A. Martin, tho worthy and in- dofatigablo pastor, was everywhere, ably assisted by his wlfo and tho members ol tho church.

Last, but not least, groat credit is duo to Mrs. D. Coleman, Miss Fanny Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Brook, Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Brook, Miss Fannio Coleman, Miss Ilattio Coloinau, Mr. Dawson Coloman aud their able as. sistants for tho successful enjoyment of tho day. Ono of tho happiest features was tbg presence of tho Sunday school class of Mrs.

G. D. Coloman, which sho teaches when residing in Philadelphia. They woro brought hero through her kiudnoss aro entertained by hoi-, and no six happier boys tread Una beautiful valley than they, who aro unaccustomed to tho country and heretofore never enjoyed nature's many bounties outside of the city, They aro given ovory opportunity fov oil- joymont und their happy faces is tho bosk evidence that they appreciate all, As twilight gathered over tho grove, a number of tho members, toachors, children 'and guests slowly wended their way to tlio mansion of Mrs, Q. I).

Coloman, to participate in tho display of tlio flro- works furnished for tho final ending of tho day's festivities. Tlio mansion was ivglow with Roman candles and other explosives which lighted up, not only tho grounds, but tho faces ol' those who woro so forUmato as to ho present. It is not amiss Jioro tostato Hint under tho pastorship of Paw, S. Martin, Iho church is growing in mumboi'Hhip ami Iho Sunday school has increased to such a nninbor that early nnxt spring now building will hu erected, west of tho chapel, to accommodate tho scholars, tho chapel having bocomo too small, Tho small army of Christian soldiors gathered in Christ chajiul, imdor t)i8 slindow Labanon, through tho oaro of tho fostering consort and descendants of tho I'ato lion, (1. DitWHOn Colonial), aro woll worthy tho cuiiso ho no faithfully supported and maintained in tho time when civil and religious liberty was assailed, ond which, us legacy, tho people of this valley over hold in deep reverence, Though wars tic.

Blictl O'or Hio UonunuJ (load, them not learn ui sorrow Though calm In Though (jilciituml Yer, tlio grayo will have Its to-morrow," The fivst auuual reunion of Washing, ton cawp, No, 254, 0. 8. of A and will be held sooftp iiroo iu tho mouth of Augwst at a place QII tho Jiitp of the and rallroaii. A has been appointed -who arp extensive proparations for thp ocaisiau and flue is anticipated. OUR BOROUGH COUNCIL Tho Polioo Force to bo Increased.

MONTHLY UKrOKTOKARUEHTS-KKI'ORT OKSTltKRT ON THKOPKW l-'Oll OK I'KHHKVHK- AMUR KNOINK An adjourned rnooUng of tlio Borough Council was hold last evening, President dates in tho chair. All members present, Burgess Moroilith wan also pvnsont. The minutes of the last regular mooting wore road and approved. Chief reported 51 arrosts for tho month of Juno, OnmkcmiKins, 28; drunk and dinonlorly, Msnmlcrly conduct, Hiirotyjof thopoaoo, drunk, disorderly and resisting offlcor, oom- iniUing a nuisance, asftanlt and battery, larceny, 2. Treasurer Miwh roportod a balanoo of $8,505,04 in tho Borough treasury, A petition was presented by of Sixth Htrool, iVHldng for gits lamp lit tho cornorofSixl.il strootand Strawlmrry alloy.

Tlio Commitloo on (law and Street Lamps was ordered to havo ono eroded at that point. It wan ordnrnd thai nil articlnR, minh ns nippers, purchased tho UKO of tlio pollen bn recorded in tho minutes, Ordoi'H worn drawn as followHi Street Commissioner Light. Water Dl- reotorH pay roll, including Siiporintoii" donU salary, ijiOJl.Sfi; pollco, extra police, $20, ijs7i); W. S. Johns, putting up lamps, i22.0;i; Goo.

W. llun- lor, work on Lehman Htrcot, Oeo. Ilouck, Moiling market Ntalls, Goo. Krauso nippers, bolts, whistles, oil, $43.08. A bill of tho Lebanon Quarry company for $10.40, wan referred to the Street Committee.

A bill of $20.75 for holding tho special election in Iho First Ward, referred to the Solicitor. It was agreed that tho Streot Commissioner bo instruotod to attend tho meetings of Council, as information relating to his department is often desired. Mr. Shotfc of tho Street Committee reported that tho taking up and repaying Walnut alloy, from Ninth to Tenth streets, would not Improve it more than the repairing o( some of Iho low places would, ami that tbo nuisance complained of cannot bo remedied unless tho slops, are kept out of it. Tho annexed report of tho Streot Committee received, and the committee instructed to procure tho opinion of tho as to whether tie street can bo ogally widened and opened under tho acts of assembly: To tho PfeMent and Council of the Lor- ough of Lebanon: Your committee to whom was assigned duty o( examining into tho widening of AVillow stroot, beg Icavo respectfully report: 1st.

C. Shork havo, west of Seventh street, front on Willow stroot of 170 fcot. They ofl'or tho ground ro- julrcd to widen tho scroot, in consideration of tho Borough moving tho stabla to mother part of tho Jot, mnklug fonoo, sotting curb and making pavement, and giving them tho balance loftof tho Ranch lot; tlio latter us an outlet to their prop-' orty, iid, Hauch property, of Seventh street, consists of 00 feet of ground ou Willow street, on which iu a brick house. C. Shork oiwt of Bovcnth Btieofc, havo front along Willow of 149 foot, ou which is double frumo houso.

Thoy odor tho property for $1,200, or they will tako tuo houso and givo tho ground for $1,000. 4lh, Goorgo Uassort next along W1U low, has 158 feet, used us yard in commotion with his planing mill, ilo vcoH to take fftOO. 5th. Abrahiim Stricldorhas 293 foot on Willow street, usod for farming purposes, Mr, Strlcklor auks for tho grouml on front Oth, Solomon 11, Light has 00 foot on Willow, corner of Fifth, not soon him, und Imvo no offer from him. From Fifth to Fourth streets tho land iaowiiwl by Uerr aud others, his has boon liiid out by former oils a wklth of feet, or 38 fcot between curbs.

Your committee uro informed that no damages have boon paid, and observe that tho stouo quarry has been extended inty tho street as thus laid out. Kast of Fourth street, if extended beyond that, a lot of Edward Arnold would bo taken, who attorn it for John II. Bressler, adjoiuiug, oH'ors the land to Second street without payment of any damages, only requiring tho Borough to nuke tlio fences. In view of tho proposed improvements in the part of two Borough this stroot projni8.ee tij be au important thorr oughfarp, und its being widened is but a question; of time, It will bring into use quantity of building lots which -will be needed, Wo, therefore, recommend (hat Willow street he Pheasant alloy to Fourth street, ajivd Uo a like width from, FouvtU to Sttcowl strefit. JOJUM II.SHOTT, 0, Tho Firo Committno woro instructor! to procure proof A lips of tiro hew fn IRA and of the Fire rtiatooB and furnish each Councilman with otie for examination.

Tho bids for repairing tho Perseverance onglno IIOIIHO woro opened folloWfi: Hcirmohl Molly, John Now- lon, $223.83. Tho contract wan awarded to Mr. Now- ion, and tho committee and Solicitor Instructed to enter Into bonds with him for tho faithful performance of his Work. Tho Polico Committed reported that tho iumortions in relation to the Chief of Pollen woro unfounded, and after Ing to a statement of tho Chief, council scoino satisfied that, ho had performed Ills duUnit faithfully and dismissed tho sub- juct, Tlio Polico Committee, BnfgOBB nnvl Solicitor woro instructed to draft Miles und regulations to govern tho police fordo. The Police Committee roportod favorable to Inoroasltitf tho pollen force with two additional mon, which was adopted, Burgess Meredith was Instntotfld to appoint two additional policemen until nn election bo held by Council.

Mr. Falloi- of tho Water Committee Btivted Hint Interested would like to havo wntor plpo laid whom It has been' granted. It wan agreed tlinttho nppoal notices bo to the for dlstvibnUon. AloHMfH, Ilodfleekor, Blogrlst and Gas- suit woro nppolnUid tho committee on Adjourned. (llvrU.

Mr. I'homas Ehur, son of Deputy Pro- ihonotary J. W. Mbur, lo(t thli morning for Asbury Park, where ho has secured a as night clerk at tho Metropolitan Hotel, Mr. Theodore Oves, proprietor, Tho oldest Inhabitant cannot recall nn Instance In his experience that tho Fourth of July was marked by as cool weather as this year.

Some people in this place spokoof stoves again, This could havo boon almost necessary if tho cool spell had continued very long, Wo sympathize most heartily with thorn of our friends who had looked forward with such bright anticipations to. the rlorlous Fourth, only to bo disappointed, I'lio disappointment of sonic must have been painfully keen, if it was all in keep- 'ng with their According to custom the church woro again rung In honor of tho day that witnessed tho birth of Amor loan independence, at midnight on Monday night, and a groat many people woro aroused from their slumber to appreciate tho blessings of liberty, Further than this tho day was not observed, other than by tho boys who have jcon keeping It; up with lire-crackers ever, since. Tuesday ft week ago Dr. Koltn and Miss II, Uox wore united in holy wedlock by tho Rev. FernsJer, at tbe Lutheran parsonage at Bnckonvillo, -The Irionds of tho parties wish them joy, Teaoher'0 examination was held Iu school house No, 1 on Saturday by Superintendent Bodonhorn.

The class consisted of six candidates, The meats havojiot yet boon made, Messrs, John Young, of Philadelphia, and Thomas Oherjy, of Sinking Springs, spent Sunday in town, at thu houso of Potor Khnniorrnau, Cherries aro exceedingly scarce and oontmuo to sell 10 pouts a quart. Some of our farmers, hav.o alretvdy out thoir ryo, No wheat has out yet, but tho probability is that a beginning will bo nmdo tho latter part of tho week. Tho nolds look woll, aud promise rich yiqld, but tho -worm Js doing coil" dumago on sorno farms jn tbtt vicinity, Mr. and Mrs, JJwr, of New York, are on a visit in this place, as tho guests of Mr, und Mrs, Jsaao h'liijo, A cow, belonging to Mr, Jiwalt itch, merchant, of loan, was shot the other day by somo party The bullet, appears to havo lodged under tbe shoulder plato and has thus detied all eflbrt ut extracting Jfc, Tiie guilty party should bo byougUt to puoishment, Raspberries will be ripe and then a gonoral rush will be mado to therooun- taius by those who are fond of A hand organ roan applying the, other, oveuiug for a uigUt'i lodgiug to 8, Urjch, propviotor of the FrsftkUw the latter agreed tff keep Jjlffl, otttl that ho (organ mm) would iwuslo from ou till bed without iuterruution, TUe seutfid the jwoplo of the had, mttsie to their ftil, 4 Pttitog si JJill ling suluhwv evary.