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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20
INVITATIONS OF CRIME.
The Tendency OF Suicides to Copy Forms
heath

The Tendency of Suicides to Copy Forms OF
Death.
From the New York Tribune.
one OF the evils inseparable from the mod
ern general diffusion of all sorts of news is
the encouragement of criminal imitation. 1t
was long ago noticed that peculiar crimes are
apt to be copied, and that this is especially
the case in regard to suicide. Most readers
probably remember the story of the grove
of trees which Napoleon caused to be burne
because it was found impossible to prevent
the soldiers from hanging themselves in it
A similar story is told OF military sentry
box. 1t was found necessary to build a cage
over the gallery at the top of the London
monument because il had become a IA
vorite place for suicidal plunges. similar
reputation attached for many years to
Waterloo bridge in London. In France,
some years ago, a foolish young couple.
saturated with Rousseanism, fastened them
selves together with gay 'colored ribbons, and
threw themselves into the Seine. The idea
took, and for time this mode of suicide was
quite the fashion. Statistics show that the
average number OF suicides remains tolera-
bly, constant in proportion to population,
though 1t no doubt rises when some wide
spread convulsion disorganizes society. But
the ways of committing suicide change, and
people not only exercise choice in the mat
ter, but are influenced in selecting the mode
by the recent occurrence OF any striking
events of the kind.
1t is true that no imitator has yet been
found of the insane German whose ambition
1t was to cruelty himself, and who with an
astonishing perversion of ingenuity, con-
trived an apparatus by which, after fastening
his feet and mailing one hand to the cross
piece, he was enabled to hoist the heavy
cross out of the window and exhibit himself
o the whole town suspended from it That
owever, involved much labor, and sui
des usually desire to shuttle of this mortal
ccil as easily as possible. Speaking roughly
it may be said that women prefer drowning,
and men hanging or course many Of both
sexes take poison. In France for long
time asphyxiation by charcoal gas: was pop
ular with the poor. The last reported French
suicide, however, seems to have been sug-
gested by one of Cherbuliez's novels. A car
penter in Belleville killed his mistress and
then himself. This double suicide had been
agreed upon and its method settled deliber-
ately. The details were somewhat different,
but the general plan resembles that of the
hero and heroine of La Revanche de oseph
Noirel." The resemblance in fact is so close
that we should think the event calculated to
make NJ. CherbulieZ feel rather uncomfort-
able, If he is particularly sensitive, though of
course no real responsibility can be predi-
Gated in such manner.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

THE Pennsylvania academy OF fine arts in-
vited the artists Of the country to compete for
the Temple prize consisting OF 5000, for the
best historical painting on the subject OF
American history a jury Of awards was ap'
pointed to decide the comparative merits oI
the different pictures. 1t was not stated that
the prize should be awarded in any event or
necessarily for the best picture. Trego wa'
among the competitors sending picture on
the subject of Valley Forge. They were all
wretched daubs, and none deserved any
great distinction, but Trego's was the best
The committee and the academy, however,
thought to give such prize to any OF then
would discourage true art, and so decided
Trego sued for the money the court below
said he was not entitled to IL, and so says thu
supreme court now.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20
A Sound Judgment.

The Philadelphia, Wilmington a. Balti-
more railroad stretched one of its long
trains across street crossing in Philadel-
phia. A boy, seven years of age, came
along, was no doubt in hurry to get over
and had the instructive idea that the COM
pany had no right to occupy the peoples
highway for a protracted period.
One of the cars loaded with long lum-
Der projecting over the bumper was con-
nected with the box-car behind it by a
beam of wood or coupling-pole six inches
in diameter, twelve feet long. The lad
tried to climb over this pole, when the
train suddenly and without any warning
started and ran over the boy, infiicting in
juries, that resulted in the loss of the left
hand and three fingers of the right. The
court entered judgment for o., 500.
OF course the company appealed the
case maintained that the cars were on the
track Of the railroad, that the child was
trespasser and that he was guilty of con.
tributory negligence in taking such risks.
The supreme court has just approved thu
judgment, and holds in the opinion rem
dered that the child was too young to be
guilty OF contributory negligence that h,
mad right to cross the obstructing traiI
AZ the public crossing, and that the com
pany was negligent in not giving some pre-
ylous warning before starting the train.
This Judgment of the highest court
which seems to be eminently fair, is of les.
local interest than it would have been IN
the days when the T. R.R. main track ran
through our city and the COMPANY wa,
wont to obstruct the street crossings al
most hourly, to the obstruction of busines
and the danger of pedestrians who under
took to cross the trains, liable to star
without note of warning. But it is sti
Of great immediate concern to the peopl
OF every city whose thoroughfares al
crossed by railway lines and it is {
greater significance In marking the a,
vanced and more liberal ideas of the 81
pcsGne court upon the question of contrib
toeynegiieence. There was danger that III
courts were ehnrrying to that point whel
theEo could be no recovery for person'
6anages suffered, as an accident SCENE
- eroste tbs presumption that its victiI
ma4 kava sbeDp in some degree careless
1hb danger soems to bs passed (; the 81
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

THE temperance movement in the state is
now just where it should be and where the
law intends it should be--in the hands
of the judges They are beginning to exercise
with some courage and, it is to be presumed,
with honesty and impartiality the discretion
which the license law imposes upon them.
They are inquiring into the actual necessity,
as places of entertainment, for the licensed
houses and there is a general disposition to
curtail their number as the necessity for them
is seen to not exist. Hence in Huntingdon
of fifteen asked for only five were granted
and in Butler all fourteen applications were
refused.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

The american Book-Mdker, a journal
invaluable to printers and publishers, be-
comes better every issue. Howard Lock-
wood' i26 and l2s Duane street, New York,
is the publisher.
Another good publication is the American
Lhho9rdpher and Printer, issued from No.
IL Centre street, New York.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20
(irins,

Pleasant. healthy grins are seen only on the
faces OF healthy persons. The dyspeptic and
Purity the blood, tone the stomach, and
strengthen the tissues with Burdock Blood Bit
ters' II You wish to laugh well ana often. For
sale by III. Il. Cochran, druggist 1877 and I39
North Queen street Lancaster
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

The supreme court OF Pennsylvania has
wisely and justly decided that Judge Arnold,
OF Philadelphia, was right in his opinion that
the Bell telephone company is a common
carrier; and must recede from its refusal 70
put instruments except where the Western
Union telegraph company indicates. Monop
oily mist 70. The world do move.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

The Philadelphia Bulletin argues that be.
cause Z" there is a considerable and an in
fiuential body OF citizens that do not observe
Good Friday in any way" 1t would be well
to repeal the law making Good Friday q
legal holiday. Why not also abolish Sun.
days to which the same line of argumen,
equally applies!
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20
WIN 1t Really Cure Rbeumat,.ms

We answer honor bright. II will cure rheuma-
usm. and the seyerest cases too. DR. Ihomds'
Ectectrfc OIL was specially prepared for the
rheumatic and lame. Notice letters from the
people relative 10 its merits in nearly every
paper in the country For sale by NJ II Cocb
ran, druggist, 1877 ana lS9 North Queen street,
Lancaster, 'N'''
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20
Detectives ana Private Omcers

Usually wear their badges of authority conceal
ed under their ciothisg, but DR.. Thomas FcIse
tric oil wears It's badges in the form of printed
labels attached to each and every bottle, so thai
all may know its mission. IL IS given full and
complete authority To arrest all aches and pains,
an does Its duty every time. For sale by H. b.
Cochran, druggist, l37 and l39 North Queen
street. Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20
CAusaa Aatanlsbmant

"Competely prostrated for days with indt-
gestton and bilious fever. Tho effects of two
bottles of Burdcek blood Biaers astonisbed me
visible improvement right on Mr. Noah Bates
Elmira. N. \. For sale by ii B Cochran drug
gist, l37 and l39 North Queen street, Lancastes
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20
Tha Kind we Like.

The medicine We most like Is that which does
It's work quick and we'll. Burdock Blood Biners
are the quickest kind OF cure for dyspepsia
ana liver and kidney affections. For sale by IL.
street, Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

OF Monterey, Mich. delivers himself in this
wise: "For colds, burns. sore throat and rheu-
matism Thomas Eciectric OIL cannot be beaten
say keep II up to the standard. and IL will sat
isfy the people. l shall send Tor Il new supply
soon" For sale by ii. b. Cochran, druggist, l37
and l3y North Queen street, Lancaster.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

Another Argument Against Woman's Suffrage.
"Forty thousand tern killed last year on
Cape Cod, and their skins sent to Europe to
be fastened to women's bonnets! Seventy
thousand of the white curlew delivered in
New York within four months for millions
use And this is called Christian country,
and the civilized right OF suffrage IL demand
ed for the women, for the hideous adorn-
ment of whose hats the song and plumage
birds OF our country are being extermina-
ted"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

IT has been developed that the strike order
to the New York street car employees causes
1900 men to lose an average OF 81 day.
Such a atremendous power vested in an exec.
utive committee should be wisely welded.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

Mr.. CLEVELAND is righteously indignant
at the newspapers which have been dragging
his most sacred private affairs into the mire
OF publicity.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

NHEN YOU CAN GO TO WORK.
- - You are almost disabled by that lame back.
sssnson's Capcine Plssters win cure II quickly
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

WITH the Hebrews the year 3l99 makes its
bow to-day.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

But Br'er Brosius nowhere says he will
send it back if 1t comes.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20
SPECIAL NOTICES,

Nothing can rival st. Jacobs Oil in curing
rheumatism and all other pain. 50 cents.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

preme court seems to have stopped short
and taken the back track. 1t was time.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-04-20

EASTER HATS AND BoNNETs,
EASTER
Hats and BOnnetS
HSTRICH'S.
Palace Of Fashion,
l3 EAST KING STREET,
LANCASTER, PA.
preceding Easier sunday 1--WE haVe SVH made D0 "e'N
Great Preparations
In every one OF our Departments.
The Unprecedented Rush in our
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
during the last week has induced us to buy an
extra large stock OF
NEW SPRING HATS,
and we are now displaying the Largest and
Handsomest Variety OF
HATS, BONNETS, FLOWERS,
FEATHERS,
And all Novelties in
MILLINERY ORNAMENTS.
oSEHUNDRED
Trimmed Hats and Bonnets
on Exhibition,
And more are trimmed every day.
KID GLOVE DEPARTMENT
Gloves, and our assortment at present comprises
the following styles:
iButton Undressed, in Ians, at 55c.; Sutton
Tan colors, scalloped Tops, 75c.; tButton
dressed Tan colors, 75c.; 4Button Real Kid. sl25
Real Kid. Laced, sL25 Fine Brilliant Lisle at IL
and 25c. pair Black and Colored silk GLOVES,
S5c. pair.
We call special attention to our new stock of
CHILDREN's MERINO CLOAKs
in White, Blue. Drab. Beige and Ecru, from sl.5O
Df'f1e Fine White Merino cloaks, Handsomely En-,
broidered. s3.f5.
Infants Embroidered Merlno shswls, soc, 75c .
~ INFANTS SHORT DRESSES,
CHILDREN's DRESSES,
| INFANTS ROBES.
Boys Pleated Cambria Waists, &c.
fine French Percale Waists, i5C.
SPECIAL BARGAINsIS
Gents White Unlaundried Shirts,
Reinforced Bosom and Lined Back, at 5Oc
| CASHMERE SHOULDER sCARFs,
with Knotted Fringe, White. Blue. Pink, Cardi
nal, Drab and Ecru. at si.e5
| EXTRAORDINARY BARGAIN.
ladies' White Embroidered Suits,
| put up in Boxes. all complete, at IS and o.
| Elegant White and Beige Oriental SkITtings
- inches wide, at o. sl2O, sgb $780, sl.65 snC
Y 10 Is inch Flouncing. so to sOc. yard
Black spanish and kscurial Flouncings anC
| Black Escurial Lace.
Cream silk Escurial Lace.
NOVELTIES RECEIVED DAILY.
New-York tribune., 1886-11-09

the cheers he evoked died away. The President
received them with perfect decorum ana oearins
that behtted bis high Office. He rose ana oo"eu'
but not o muscle Of his face moved.
Dr. Holmes had welcome as be rose that eau
only be called afectionate. The brilliant ana De-
loved little doctor has regained. rejoice TO say
the health and buoyancy of which London last
summer did its best to deprive him. The youth1ui
energy of his voice was maintained from beginning
TO end. II was inconceivable that this delightful
creature who poured out af1uent verses Ill the
manner of the eighteenth century, should nave
been born so near the beginning of the nineteenth.
No one will presume to critlcise such poem on
the mere hearing Of it. but those who heard 1t pro-
nounced it and its author alike admirable. Pol
ished verses, epgram that never missed its point.
tenderness, wealth of ausion and wealth of poetic
imagery, all these abounde1 AS listened to these
crystal-cut stanzas 1 wondered who said that the
influence Of Pope was on the wane, or when 1t was
that classical ornament had gone out of fashion
DR.. Holmes gives modern touch to old graces and
perfume, of which none can mistake the 1resh-
meas You will read him with genuine pleasure.
but you should have and heard him IN order 10
enoy the full flavor of this performance. His
audience followed with unrelaxed attention ana
repeated laughter and applause So did they the
long list of degrees which President Eliot read out
If President Cleveand's name was not among
them. II was because he had asked that it should
be omitted. And many other things must be
on itted add only that in all respects the cere-
mony OF to-day has been such as every Harvard
man may take pride in. nay such as every American
may be proud of for his county. G. W. 5.
New-York tribune., 1886-11-09
gslRLD AND KILRAIN FIGHTING.

BALTIMORE, Nov. S.-Fully $500 people
r.v.d the cold to-day and journeyed five miles to see
lack" Kilrsn and Frank Hearid spar atZerring Run
race track Tho twenty yfourfoot ring was pitched OIL
the track directly in front Of the judges stand and a
abon half past four O'clock the principals ana their at
tendants appeared. Whom time was called kilrain AZ
once be gan work the offensive and sfer few mo-
mcnts sparrng got In three wicked blows on his op-
ponenta face In rapid suocosson each bringing blood
Heard made of his furious rushes. but knraln
lodged him cleveriy aud they cnched but In breskne
away Kilrain by quick movement landed hssItH
squarely his back In the whore no lay Doee
police stopped the light Kran was not touoneu ~u u
Hearld received cut on his upper lip ana AnoA' A
his nose. s,.ss III, h.ra
There is talk OF tho ngnt bcne finished Win os,o n,,o
knucses tonight, and It may DC tna. % ssri, To 70
morrow morning
New-York tribune., 1886-11-09
Pl1AL DUEL WITH WINCHESTER RIFLES.

CHICAGO, Nov. 8.-A Times dispatch from
San Artonio roxas SAYS: "Iuform alton has reached
here from Fro Town duel which took place Friday
afternoon in Zavaa County, between two OF the wealth
lest ranchmen in Z,valla County. Hiram Bennett ana
John Rulnfei. Tue for several years were close
friends and many cattle and sheep jointly About
year ago they dissolved business relations ana ai
o,v arose rsgarling the number OF cattle IN certain
bunch hch figured In their settlement at valuation OF
$4,000 The breach grew wider with timeeach sending
word that he meant kill the other FRIDAY afternoon
the two ranchmon, with few owboys, happened 70
meet near little village of Batesvllie- ihey were
both ON horseback and each carried winchester ~
was agreed that they should dismount and nre al the
word Of command from OF the cowboys Ihey stood
about ne hundred yards apart Both were crack sno's
and each fired at word. Bennett fell dead win
bnlet mole throug gh his brain. One report says Rum
field was wounded In tho thigh; another account says
he was uninurod No attempt has been made taus .s,
10 arrest Rumfeld, who is on MS rancn ana "ouu
doubtless fight before being carried to JAIL me aeAd
man was worth about $25OOOO. lie leaves q iamiy'
New-York tribune., 1886-11-09

Greenback vote in l8s3-2.960.
Application was made Chief Justice Bsasley yester-
day. at Trenton by James Buchanan. representing the
State Republican Executive Committee and as attorney
for Josiah JONES' for in the lid Assembly Dis
trct Mercer County wherein Frederick Walter tDem)
was as having majority OF two. The applica-
ton was granted and Lewis Parker. Rutherford Cole
man and Randolph II. Moore were appointed commits
sion to max. the recount Notices will be served on the
election officers OF different precincts to-day and the
recount win be begun In public on Monday next Major
r. Green will bo associate counsel for the Republicans
and G. d. W. vroom will look after the interests OF the
Democrats and Mr.. Walter.
AT present the political complexion OF the Legislature
stands as follows Senate-Republicans, IL; Demo
orats o. House-Democrats, 81; Republican,, u;
Labor Democrat vacancy, owing TO tho tio district IN
Passaic l. Racounts, however will doubtless be made
in Atlantic County for Senator and Assembly man IN the
lid Mercer strict, Salem County. lid and Win Essex
Distrcts and the lid Cumberland District
New-York tribune., 1886-11-09
BULGARIA IN A STATE Or SIEGE.


CAPTAIN NABOKOFF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. hunAE'
THE VACANT THRONE.
SOPHIA, Nov. 8.-A state Of siege has been
proclaimed throughout Bulgaria The Russian ironclad
Mecure arrived Burghas the scene OF the recent
revolt and 10 at anchor In the harbor Captain Napo-
ko tho Russian who led the revolt there, has been
arrested
The reply tho sobrane the speech Of the Regents
declares that the deputies fully recognize the super
human efforts the Government required 10 mako 10
MAINTAIN the law peace and are confident that the
same abnegstion will be continued until the throne Is
rened 1t also says the deputies arc mindful that their
duty is to elect Immediately Prince to succeed Aie1-
snder The address docs refer to NJ. Karaveon IL
concludes with: "Long live free aud Independent Bull
garidT .
tr,ribars has refused to communicate 70
pn-.i, tna note the Bulgarian Governfnens askhs
80 80 IN name n candidate TO the throne. because
Rnearia knows Russia has declared the ueclsions
of tic SobranIe TO be Illegal. General kauDarS mas
caused report widely circulated tnat Prlnce FER
dnand OF ohenzoern. Will shortly De prociamou suc
cessor TO the King OF Rumania. -, r,
CONsrANrINoPLE, Noy. S.-M Neldoh. tho RUSSIAN
Ambassador here, has opened negotiations with the
Porte regarding election OF Prince OF bulgaria.
BERIIN, Nov. S-Csptan Won Raucn mas .Deeh arrest
ed for revolters at Burghas Inc foreisn
Office has ordered the German Consul there 10 Inquire
itfn fla aPas
New-York tribune., 1886-11-09
cANvAssING OF VOTES TO BEGIN TO-DAY.

Tho Aldermen will meat to-day in the County CLERKS
office and be Board OF County Canvassers oy
County CerFlack Returning TO the ounc chanoe
they will elect chairman. Committees on Contests and Cor
reoted Rerurns will be appointed and then the board will pro-
ceed with the canvassng the vote The County CLERK
will appoint half dozen competent men to do the ceca
the figures. The Aldermen W as usual
appoin 25 clerks who will do little more than draw
from f3J to $50 pay their services MS mas 0een le
custom for several years. Aldermen looking on these
pointments a of rewartng faithful henchmen IS
Tie wish Clerk that no recess be taken Dy he
board organizing to-day The ony contest known so s
that for the KILN District freietck
Gbhs Rcpubcau that he has received plurality
of the votes cast his vote In the Ninth Election DIS
trict was piye Democratic opponent, william r.
Murv the OF Mulry being credited 10 MN Deputv
GTOy thinks that WIN proper eno9I uo 'oo
Inc fhiS
New-York tribune., 1886-11-09
o4pruRrSeA A BURGLAR IN VEST ORANGE

West Orange, n. j., a neighborhood filed
with tho nns houses Of New-Yerk business men. he's
bosn frequently visited by burglars and is that
IN arrest 10 made By the sma police forc~ Yesterday
the people were treated to the sisht Of live burss
safely Gag eli In the police ssuon, ana he Was rcgArdsd
prisoner and 10 o'clock ne marched before Police
justcs Fields examination. The prisoner Wa Joea
Froehlicn he had brought TO the station ~
William Blake, living AZ CorDy Lane between we
nrst aud second mountaina Mr. Blake staied ,hst .
ne vas aroused 6y the rattling OF lower windcs.
seizng weapon he went down stairs 10 tne ems.S
roo,n and saW man IN tho Of explortE tne cskS
board. The burglar surrendered 81 M ~ 80 .os ssSs
s,r n" IN, nocs strrion He was athletic man %
Sarb,ddiux sppssranca aud could have made seus ~