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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09
WELL KsowN TUREmAa MURDERED.
A COlOred Boy KIIs Robert u. Johnson In
LOuIANills.

Robert II. Johnson, the we'll known
turfman, was found Monday evening,
lying on his back under tho grand stand
at the Louisville fair grounds. Under his
scat was a soft felt hat soaked in blood
On the left side Of his head behind the ear
was a hole almost as large as a silver half
dollar. He never recovered speech, and
died in the night.
johnson went TO saloon in the neigh
borhood of the fair grounds IN the morn.
ing, when he was assaulted by negro
boy with a brick, receiving q blow behind
the ear which fractured his skull. Tho
young murderer's grievance was that
johnson had refused TO pay him for hold.
ing his horse. Johnson, after receiving
the blow, drove over to the grand stand,
and, becoming faint, sat down on ono of
the seats, where he was found afterwards.
He was trotting driver aud ownor, and
some years ago was we'll known on all the
circuit. lie was brother of Miss Rachel
johnson, tho popular actress, vino is now
Mrs. Barney MoCauley. In 1881 ho was
ruled of the track at Cincinnati in connec.
tiOn with some suspicious performance of
the horse Barkis, which he drove.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09
Easter "A, TriaIty Uhuroh .

At tho Easter festival next Sunday
evening in Trinity Lutheran church at
quarter past six o'clock, tho school will
occupy the entire central portion Of the
ground floor, whilst the congregation will
occupy the three galleries up stairs and the
side pews down stairs. This festival will
be one of the most delightful that Trinity
Sunday school has ever held, and surely
this is saying not little The pulpit will
be adorned profusely with exquisite flowers
and tho hymns are surprisingly iubilant
and melOdious. The church will doubtless
be well filed with interested listeners.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09

l SOFA DI.npnd Robbery IA st. LoGi. on
Monday.

SOFA Diamond Robbery ia It LoGi- ou
Monday.
An extraordinary bold and successful
diamond robbery was accomplished By
three young men Monday night 10 an es.
tabishmenJ kept by Miss Flora Marks,
on North Eleventh street, s.. Louis. Miss
Marks story of the affair IS 70 the effect
that the robbery was accomplished by three
men, Of whose personal chargcteristics
she could not give a very accurate descrip.
tion. She sard that one OF ths robbers
came into the house about midnight
aud saw companion OF hers. He
remained only little time, went away
and returned about two O'Clock with two
friends. AS soon as the party had gotten
into the parlOr Que Of the men drew a
revolver and, pointing IL at Miss Marks,
told her 20 take OF tho diamonds she
wore. She thought he WAS joking at first,
but the Others also pulled revolvers and a
second demand IN q sterner manner was
made. The two others threatened the
other girls. When the girls found that
the robbers were in earnest they gave up
their jewels and what cash they had The
robbers then bound them aud taking them
TO the basement made their escape. The
girls,as soon rs they could free them selves
ran out aud gave the alarm, No ofii cor
came, however, for half an hour and the
robbers escaped. sAll three were described
as young and boylsh looking. Oae wore
false moustachc. They secured three
diamond cluster rings, two pairs OF dia.
mOnd ear rings, diamond bracelets, breast
pins, gold necklace aud ring, Of total
value OF over s2 500.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09

The attention of the police authorities
in Wilmington, Del has been directed to
case of tiendish cruelty. Kezlah Wes-
ley, q colored woman, who for somo time
past has been 10 extremely INDECENT cir
cumstances, has been in the habit Of
leaving her little daughter TO the care Of
neighbOrs and friends and in September
last the child was taken 20 live with a
negress named Mary Ellen smith.
During her entire stay with the
latter the girl has led very
unhappy life and has frequently been
subjected TO horrible tOrtures. On several
occasions she had been dsrobed by her
heartless guardian and held over a hot
stove and once knife was thrust into her
mouth, cutting her tongue severely. Her
body now presents horrible appearance
On her back are large sores and the
skin Of tho contiguous parts is in a state
of decomposition. Her ears appear as il
they would soon drop off. The perpetra
tor Of these cruelties was sentenced By
Judge Cummins to pay fine of 800, aud
III default of payment was taken TO Jail
In defense OF her conduct the negress
stated that she inflicted the injuries be-
cause the child was disobedient.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09
,.The publIo ne Damned. ~

Mrs. Clark, wife of DR.. Clark, of Erie,
obtained virdict against the Lake Shore
railroad for injuries sustained by being
carried beyond her station and being put
OIL at dangerous place. Tuesday morn
ing quite sensational feature was added
to the case by the company moving for a
new trial on the ground that Vanderbilt
had been maligned and that the jury were
influenced by oounseps address, in which
1t was stated that the defendant company
had, through it's largest stockholder, sized
up the company's regard for the people in
his famous utteraeoe, "The public bo dam.
ned" Rule granted.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09
slight sire tnis Morning

This forenoon about II o'clock slight
fire occurred at the house of Frederick
Kuhns on Dorwart street, near Manor.
The family had clothes hanging over the
stove to dry and the line broke. There
was no damage done to the building, but
the clothes were consumed The alarm
was struck from box 23, West King aud
Columbia avenue. The fire department
was out but their services were not needed
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09
uE HAu No FAirH IN BANK,
Bat Kept 100000 Ia ri. House to Tem,,
Visits ir I'm BurglaFs,

Isaac Steele, an aged farmer living near
Petrolia, Pa, made $4,000 from oil that
was found ON his farm few years ag0.
Having no faith in banks it has been his
persistent custom to keep from $50. 600 TO
100000 in bank notes slowed awav in
different places about his house. Five or
six years ago he had 800, 900 locked up in
a number OF boxes. One day he was exam
ining his treasure ana found it damn.
mildewed and mouldy. He took the notes
from the boxes and spread them out in a
field to dry in the sun. This became noised
about the neighborhood and people ilocked
from all directions to SEQ the novel speo.
tacle OF a fortune scattered about For two
days the money was thus exposed
guarded by the old farmer, his wife
daughter, and hired man. 1t was then
returned to It's hiding places in the house,
Three nights afterward Steele woke uu
aud found three men in his room. They
were all masked. They seized the old
man aud his wife and bound and gagged
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09
NIhYorIh NnnIf.

Mayor Rosenmiller had eight cases to
dispose of this m0rning-six buns aud
two drunks, one of the latter being
committed for days being the first
offender that the new rrAyor has sent to
Jail.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09

FRED. DOUGLASS says John A..
Logan is the first choice OF the colored
people," This is passing strange. In
1853 John introduced and urged to its
final passage in the Illinois Legislature
a bill that prohibited the importation
into that state of free negroes under
heavy penalty. Fred must have been
speaking ironically.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09

Mother, cannot mind my WI. Ci,
NV fingers ache, my tips are dry
q, ~ you felt the pain feel
ButO, whoever telt IA
No longer could 1 doubt hiW true
All other men may use deceit
He always sail my eyes we're blue,
And often swOrt my lips wee sweet
F#8
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09

WHERE is uuoIe John Cessna aui bis
high water pants
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09

GLADSTONE is still the champion legis.
latiyo slugger.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09

THERE are good many political sports
men just now lying in wait with loaded
guns biding the time when it will become
necessary to blaze away at Blaiuo's record.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09

ARTHUR gives the dinners aud Blaine
gets the delegates.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09

A SECTION Of Iceland is visiting the
town to day, aud is playing havoo with
telegraph wires, base ball prospects and
pretty much everything else except
the set ups beiug fixed up by the local
politicians.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09

GARFIELD bounced Merritt out of The
New York coloctorship at Blaino's beheSt
to make room for Robertson the latter
will now go TO Chicago as n Blaine dele
gate. Great is civil service reform
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-09

lF the tariff OF so per cent. upon works
of art imported into the United States IS
not abolished by Congress retaliatory
measure, will undoubtedly become law.
Oscar Wilde should take warning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

are not abridged, or affected as to con-
/ tracts in pending cases. Elaborate
provisions are made for the protection
| of claimants against extortionate OF
irregular fees by claim agents.
Messrs. Oates & Van Eaton opposed
the bill.
Mr.. Curtin favored it.
Mr.. Payson maintained the grant
was not forfeitable, either in law OF
equity, and that for the government
to attempt to forfeit it would be akin
to absolute revolution. This land
grant case was one upon which the
judiciary committee of the house has
submitted an opinion denying the
legal power of congress to declare for
fixture.
Mr.. Henly referred to this opinion,
and criticized the committe for having
COMPOUNDED principles pertaining to
private, with those pertaining to pub
lie grants, and for falling to make any
distinction between them.
Mr.. Lewis favored forfeiture.
The vote on the passage OF the bill
resulted: yeas, n; nays, III.
Before the announcement OF the
vote, Mr.. Lewis, who had voted yea,
changed his vote to nay, and moved
Mr.. Ellis moved to table that mo-
ton, and pending this Mr.. Lewis
moved adjournment. Lost.
Messrs. Lewis and White, On. "
to filibustering tactics, anu
finally secured adjournment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

plank: Duties on imports should be
decreased, and the early repeal of the
duty on cotton ties, on machinery
in use in the manufacture of cotton
and wool. and on tools and agricul-
tural implements will stimulate man.
ufacturesl and will be a relief well
come to the farmers"
District delegates are:
1st district-W. s. Jervey, James F.
ISeler.
2i-J. W. Moore, b. S. Henderson.
3d-W. Z McGhee, j. C. Cary.
4th-W. b. Stanley, }. B. Cleveland.
5th-G. J. Patterson. f. NJ. Boykin.
6th-P. L. Breedin, A F. Harwell.
Tho. F. j. Senkler, j. II. Earle.
A resolution for Chicago delegates
to vote as unit was tabled.
The present state officers were re-
nominated by acciamation and the
convention adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
SPORTING NOTES.


NEW LONDON, 2 P. NJ, June 26.-
The water is in fine condition for the
81 mile race. at 2:30 p. m, the refer
ees' boat was whistling for the crews.
Racing at Brighton Beach.
BRIGHTON BEACH, June 25.-First
race, for purse $3.50, for horses that
had run and not won at Brighton
Beach, in 1884. 81 mile; Fellow Play
won; King Lion, second; Ten Strike,
third. Time, 1:151s.
Second race, purse $3.50, all ages,
selling allowance, rs mile; Monk
won; Monitobia, second; Wave
O'Light, third. Time, 1:57.
Brooklyn handicap, ~ mile, Lyt-
ton won; Wandering, second; Tele-
machus, third. Time, 2:101s.
Chicago Driving Park.
CHICAGO, June 26.-Continuance of
the Chicago driving park run
ming meeting: weather warm:
track heavy; attendance and betting
good.
First race-criterion stakes for
two-year old colts, q of a mile;
starters, j. w. Rogers, (tormerly
Bill O'DelD, Tennessee, Willie CLARK
Tronbadore, Irish Pat,and Rock Trou
badore, in the pools sold even agains
the field. Rock got the best of a ba(
start; Clark and Tennessee away il
the rear. Clark took the lead at tn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
FROM BELTON.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

opocldl 1elegrdln 10 Inc OGdGeSIndn.
Bolton, June 25.-We had a real
jolifcation here yesterday. The cor
ner stone of our $50, 900 court house
was laid, with Masonic honors. and
beneath it a DAILY STATESMAN,
hence it has a solid foundation, After
the ceremonies, the Masons, in their
regalia, the Bolton and Temple fire
companies, and the Moffatt and Bel
ton baseball clubs, in their uniform,
fell into line headed by the colored
brass band of Waco, and followed by
large crowd of citizens, to the grove
across the creek, where they had
marched to hear the address of DIR.
Crane, Of Independence, upon the
birth, history, and progress of the
Masonic order. Then came the most
interesting part-the dinner-and it
was one of which any town might be
proud. The tables were filled with
nice barbecued meats, pies, cakes,
fruits, and in fact all the delicacies of
the season.
In the afternoon there was parade
by the fire companies, and testing of
the water works, which were very
satisfactory.
AT $3.50 was the match game of
baseball between the above named
clubs, and at the time we left, the
Moffatt boys were ahead.
This section had fine rains. Wheat,
o. and corn are splendid. Cotton is
late, but looking well.
Bolton is still growing. We have
built cotton compress. cotton seed
oil mill, one of the finest jails in the
state, and an elegant court house is in
course of construction, besides the
many residences and business houses
which have gone up within the last
twelve months.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
Arkansas Democrats.

LITTLE Rock, June 26.-The.demo-
cratic state convention, with a full
delegation from every county, met at
noon to-day. Thos. McRae, of Ne
vada county, was elected temporary
chairman, and the convention adj
iourned till the afternoon.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, June 25.-
The convention re-assembled this af-
ternoon and continued L. McRae as
permanent president, and began bal
Ioting for governor. John g. Fletcher,
S. Z. Hughes. and Jacob Frolich were
placed in nomination. Fourteen bal
lots showed little change, the closing
ballot being. Fletcher, SO; Hughes
So; Frolich, Unnecessary to nomi-
nate 108.
Mention in the speeches, of Tilden
and Hendricks, and Cleveland anG
Mcdonald, was received with great
applause. Adjourned till 8 O'Clock
Tomorrow
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
FROM TEMPLE.

A Gay Time-Re-Uniotr Attended b,
Knights of Pythias, and Fifeiie,s.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
TEMPLE, June Give had oul
third grand reunion to-day. Every
train was crowded with visitors; had
special train from Bolton and Lam.
pasas. The knights of Pythias and
the fire companies of Waco, Lampasas
and Bolton, also the Lampasas Rifles
were present, and dressed in their rich
costumes. The parade was headed by
the silver cornet band of Mable Mort
on's troupe, which furnished excellent
music, and was followed by richly:
decorated wagons representing Yari-
Gus industries and productions.
at about IL a. m, the vast crowd of
about five thousand in all, congregated
at the arbor prepared for them at the
school house, where they were sd
dressed, at length, by Henry Furman,
of Fort Worth, and Ed Wilks, of
Lampasas.
Candidates are plentiful.
The farmers are needing rain very
bad in this part of the section, and if
it does not come soon the corn crop
will be short.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
CLOSING BUSINESS AND FINAL
ADJOURNMENT OF THE AR
KANSAS CONVENTION.
A Strong Tariff for Revenie
Only INSTRUMENTATION
Platform.
South Carolina Convention
Wade Hampton Looms
up as a Delegate.
Florida Democrats for CIeve-
Iand-A Big Butler Boost
at Boston.
The Arkansas Convention.

LITTLE Rock, June 27.-The dem
ocratic state convention reassembleC
last night and appointed james
House and ii. f. Thomson electors
for the state at large.
U. M. Rose. b. L. Duval, S. w
Fordyce, and C. NJ. Taylor, were
elected delegates to the democratic
national convention from the state at
large. The district delegates are j
Z. Tappan, L. q. Hare, j. Z. Eagle, B.
c. Black, H. G. Burns, A. B. Will
liams w. l.. Terry. H. B. Armisted,
II. G. Typton, ]. z. Fancher. Dele
gates go uninstructed, but the senti-
ment is favorable to any ticket deem
ed strongest by the pivotal states.
The convention adjourned sine die,
this forenoon.
The platform, adopted unanimous
ly, strongly supports public educa-
ton, invites immigration, commends
liberal legislation, encourages the
construction of railroads, but de-
mands all grades Of corporate pow
ers and franchises be guarded against
abuse, and held subject to the
regulating power of the people. The
tariff plank is as follows: We favor
reform and retrenchment in the pub
lie service, and declare our adhesion
to the principles CT the democratic
party upon the subj ct of the tariff !;
holding that the grant to congress,
by the constitution, to lay and collect
imposts, was intended to raise reye-
nue., and forbids the opposing policy
of the republican party of fostering
one branch of industry to the detri-
ment of others, and the promotion of
the interest of some parts to the in
jury of other portions of our common
country; and we demand a material
reduction OF the present excessive
tariff duties, and such revision of
the laws as will equalize the benefits
to be derived from their levy
and collections; and that no more
revenue be collected than is neces-
Sary for wise and economical admin
istration of the government.
Sections and hold there can be
no issues between the federal and
state governments in the exercise of
their legitimate functions, and we are
opposed to any assumption
of power upon the part of either with
out constitutional warrant; for which
reason we condemn the tendency OF
the republican party to centralize
all power in the federal government.
We utterly repudiate and denounce
as most dangerous to the liberties of
the people, that heresy which is the
enimating principle of the republican
party, that 1.-The party is the govern
ment," and believe the administration
of the government is trust to be ex-
ecuted impartially, for the benefit of
all classes, ranks and conditions of
society.
A resolution regretting Samuel J.
Tilden's refusal to accept the nomi-
nation of president, and designating
him as the greatest statesman and pa
5riot since the days of Jefferson, was
adopted amid great applause.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
FROM LAMPASAS.
Local Matters-A Building Boom-Per-
sOnal-POpularity of the States
man, Etc.

Local Matters-A Building Boom-Per.
sonaI-Popularity of the States
man, Etc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
LAMPAsAs, June 27.-Business is
not as rustling as it was this time last
year and but few visitors.
Mabel Norton combination troupe
are spending the summer here, and
played Damon and Pythias to a
crowded house last night for the ben
eft of lodge No. 50 of the Knights of
Pythias of this place.
A large crowd left to-day for Tenn
pie to participate in the third anniver-
sary of that little city.
Mr.. Chadwick, of Austin, is here for
his health and has improved very
much since his arrival.
A light rain fell yesterday and crops
are splendid.
The row of two-story stone build
ings on the east side of the square are
nearing completion, and will add much
to the appearance of the city.
The STATESMAN is growing daily
in popularity with us, and we are very
anxious to see the Austin & North
western extended from Burnett here
that we may get it several hours
earlier.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
COMMITTEE MATTERS

WASHINGTON, June 26.-The ma
iority report of the senate committee
on public lands, declaring forfeited GER
tainlands granted the Northern Pacific
road, is a lengthy document. Its sub
stance is, that congress possesses the
power to declare forfeiture of lands.
and sound public policy requires it
should be exercised. Provisions of the
bill, upon which the report is made,
apply to that portion of the main line
from Wallula, Washington Territory,
to Portland. Oregon. PA miles, and
that portion OF the branch line
from Ainsworth to Puget Sound lSC
miles.
The conferees on the pension bill
reached an agreement on points of diff,
ference between the two houses. The
appropriation for pay and the allow
ances for pension agents is made
100000. Agents for payment of pen
sions are to receive only $3.50 fol
each hundred vouchers prepared ane
paid by any agent in excess of $500
per annum. The account of 1873, re
lating to claim agents and attorneys
In pension cases, Is repealed, provided
however, that the rights of of partie
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
Indiana Democratic COnven
ton.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 25.-The dem
ocratic state convention was called to
order at half past 10 o'clock by Hon.
James E. Mcdonald, chairman of the
state central committee. Mr.. Melon
aid was received with much applause.
Hon. Daniel w. VOORHEES, was
elected permanent president. He
made but few brief remarks.
The platform was read by Hon. W.
III. English.
1t renews the pledge of fidelity to
the constitution and its illustrlous
founders, insists upon the honest ad-
ministration of public affairs; con-
dennis the corrupt and extravaganza
expenditure of public money, which
has prevailed under republican rules;
insists that federal taxas shall be re-
duced to the lowest point; demands a
revision of the present tariff
and the establishment of a
tariff for revenue, which will
relieve the necessaries of life, and tax
the luxuries, and prevent monopolies;
insists that surplus revenue be ap-
piled to the payment of
the public debt; favors the broad
est protection Of the interests of the
industrial masses; favors the enforce
ment of a national eight-hour law,
the establishment of bureau of la
Dor, statistics, state and national; OPP
poses the employment of prison labor
in competition with the labor of
honest citizens, rnd the employment
of children under IA years old in fac
tories, mines and work
shops; demands the enforcement
of the law against Chimes immigration
and the importation of persons under
the contract system; and recognizes
| and favors about all the demands OF
1t also demands that private corpora
tions Should be prohibited from wa
| tering their stock. 1t opposes land
! grands to corporations or for specu-
| lative purposes; calls on the govern
ment to repossess itself of all forfeit
! ed lands by railroads; opposes the ac-
QUESTION of large tracts of lands by
| corporation or persons not citizens OF
| the United States; favors pensioning
of all disabled soldiers, also soldiers
| of the Mexican war, demands govern
ment protection for all naturalizeC
| citizens, wherever they may be
favors civil service reform and fret
schools; opposes any constitutions
amendment relating to the manufac
ture and sale of liquors, and favors ;
well regulated license system ;demandi
the repeal of laws designed to place
elections under Federal control
1t arraigns the republican
party for its course O
usurpation and the corrupt use o
money in elections and extravagan
appropriations.