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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-05-04

pure, AZ people cali II. II would be pity to
play with both a day. and then throw them
away, as tho boy threw tho pear blossom.
She Is a little clod Of earth that has field
flowers growing in II. win lot her alone,
the flowers under tho plow I'm due course viii
die, and she will be content among the other
clods-if let her alone"
At that moment there went across the dark
fields, against the dusky red sky, young man
with pile Of brushwood on bis back, and .
hatchet In bis hand.
"You are late, Bebee," he called to her In
Flemish. and scowled at tho stranger by her
side.
"A good looking lAd-who b itfs said her
companion.
THAT is Jeannot, the son Of old Sophie, =
she answered him. HE u 90 good-oh, %
good, you cannot think; he keeps bis mother
and three little sisters, and works 20 very,
very hard In the forest, and yeths often finds
timo 10 dig my garden for me, and be chops
all my wood In tho winter"
They had come 10 where the road goes up
by the kings summer palace. They were
under great hanging beeches and hmes
There was high gray wall, and over 1t the
blossoming fruit boughs hung. In q ditch
full OF long grass little kids blcated by their
mothers. Away on the left went the green
fields Of cola, and beetroot, and trefoil, with
big forest trees here and there In the midst,
and. against the bluo low line Of the Ear hori-
zon, red mill sails. and gray church spires.
dreamy plaintive bells far away somewhere
were ringing the sad Flemish carlton.
Ho paused and looked at her.
81 must bid you good night. Bebee-you
are near your home now"
She paused too and looked at him.
'But shall see you tomorrow
There was the wistful, eager, anxious un-
consciousness Of appeal as when the night
before she had asked him II he were angry.
Ho hesitatei moment II he said no, and
went away out of the city wherever bis list
less and el,angeful wbim called him, he knew
how II would be villa hers he knew what her
80 yrszsii he as surely Is be knsw TIA nasah
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
THE LEGISLATURE WILL WIN.

Discovery of an Old Decision Bearing on
 the Police Muddle in Indianapolis.
 INDIANAPOLIS, March 14.-The attorneys for the new police and fire boards filed suit in the superior court for possession of all the property belonging to the two departments, and the mayor, Superintendent Travis and the fire chief were made defendants. The two forces are still on duty, but neither will re- ceive any pay till the matter is decided. This will require about three weeks
 A discovery made which practically settles the right of the legislature to create offices and fiil them by ection. In 1853 the office of attorney general was created by the legislature and filled by election. The gov ernor denied the authority of that body to take such action, and the case was taken to the supreme court. Some one in looking over the eighth Indiana report found the decision in that case. The court held the legislature had power to create offices and select in cumbents. The case is identical with those of the officers just elected by the legislature, and practically settles the controversy be tween the governor and that body, In favor of the latter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
A TOURIST PARTY OF NOTABLES

Most Notable of Which Is MT. and Mrs.
 Cleveland-Honors for the Ex-President.
 NEW YORK, March 14-Counselor Cleve- next Monday, his 52d birthday, in company with e1-Secretaries Bayard and Dickinson Mrs Cleveland, Miss Bayard and Mrs. Dick inson will be the ladies of the party. Before MT. and Mrs. Cleveland go, however. they will have fully arranged their household be- longings at the Victoria. All day yesterday the hall of the Broadway entrance was choked up with bales and boxes direct from the White House. Mrs. Cieveilnd's piano was among the furniture.
 When Mir. Cleveland gets back from Cuba he will have to accept or evade several nota- ble invitations to dinner. The Young Mems Democratic club, the Reform club and the Harlem Democratic club have severally and collectively urged the ex-president to allow them to send hlm into the swirl of metropoli- tan life with a display of gastronomic fire works. The ex-presdent has thus far de clined to be touched of in the manner pro posed, but none of the clubs have taken his declination as final. Mir. Cleveland declines to discuss the matter himself, but it is con- ceded that he will be given dinner of some sort on his return.
 him an honorary member, although such a distinction involves an amendment to the clubs constitution.
 Saturday evening Mir. Cleveland will speak at the l05th anniversary of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, at De.monico's. He will re spond to the toast "The United States"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
John Ericsson'R Remains.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The secretary of the navy has received a number of requests from prominent persons concerning the dis position of the body of John Ericsson, the famous inventor of the original Monitor The secretary has been asked to send tho re- mains to his H. tive country in a government vessel as q recognition of his distinguished services to this country in producing the Monitor. Other appeals have been made that the body be inferred in this country, on the ground that Sweden had failed to recog- nize Ericsson's genius and that his adopted country should care for the remains. Secre- tary Tracy has taken the matter under con- sideration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
CONDENSED NEWS.

Schuyler Moses, the oldest Free Mason ill
 the state of New York and the oldest pioneer
 of Rochester, died, aged 90. He had been a
 Mason sixty eight years.
 The jury in the Dellinger murder case, at
 Lancaster. Pa-, returned verdict of murder
 in the second degree. Jay D. Larmouth, a well known and highly
 connected resident of Sandy Creek, N. Y, who deserted his wife and disappeared few years ago, has been arrested at Upper San
 dusky, O., on a charge of bigamy. It is
 stated that after leaving his home he settled
 at Carey, O., and married Miss Sherman daughter of a rich farmer there. His first wife has gone to Ono to give evidence against him.
 The National Supreme Assembly of the Royal Society of Good Fellows is in session at Providence, R. I. Twenty-one states are represented
 Maynard & Co.,, one of the largest dry goods firms in Newburg, N. Y., was closed up by the sheriff. Mir. Maynard said that the troubles were brought by a former partner who had retired from the firm holding notes for balances due. The towboat Kangaroo was capsized and is a total loss. The accident occurred near Spottsville Ind, on Green rive-. George h. gram, owner, and Ed Simmons, cook, were drowned.
 The schooner William Emerson, Capt. Whalen, of Boston, from Georges Shoal fishing grounds reports that on last Monday Michael Connors, aged 50, of Boston, fell overheard and was drowned. J. c. Hasbrouck, stock broker, has sus- pended at Trenton, N. J. He is said to be about $l5, 900 loser as a bull on wheat. It is reported that the president had se- ! lected MT. Mason, of West Virginia, to be commissioner of internal revenue, and Mir. Huston, of Indianapolis, to be treasurer of l the United States The comptroller of the currency has au- chorized the National Bank of Coatesvlle, Pa, to begin business with capital of l $10O, O,0O0
 Three boilers of the St. Nicholas colliery exploded at, ,Mahony City, Pa., killing Q baby of Mrs. Louise Hoffman, injuring Mrs. Hoff- | man, fracturing the skull of James Delaney,
 e driver, and injuring several persons in the | vicinity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
A Peach Grower in Trouble.

LocKPoRT, N. Y., March 1.-The first case in this state of q trial for criminal mis- demeanor for neglecting to cut down and destroy peach trees affected by the ''yellows" is in progress here. Michigan, Delaware and New York law provides for the appoint ment of commissioners by the supervisor of the town, whose business it is to visit peach orchards and order all diseased trees to be destroyed by the owner within ten days, or, if the owner fails to do so, they are then en- powered to destroy the trees themselves. James Mayne, a Niagara county farmer, de- fled the commissioners with shotgun and refused to have any of his trees destroyed on the ground that the law is invalid and the commissioners incompetent to judge. The latter, therefore, had him indicted and are prosecuting the trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
A eculiar Trance Disease.

MOUNT HOLLY, N J., March i4.-Every- body ill Burlington county is talking about the frances into which several colored persons residing in Colemantown and Laurel have fallen. During the past two weeks five ne- groes have been attacked by peculiar mal- ady which suddenly throws the victim into spasms and inconsistencies. Two of the cases have excited widespread fear among the colored population. They were those of two girls Is years of age. One girl was un- conscious for thirty-six and another for twenty four hours. Three other victims were only affected for few hours The pc culiarity of the visitation is that the sufferers recover suddenly as they are attacked. Another curious fact is that the disease has only appeared in two different families
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
Retail Grocers Combine.

ELIZABETH, N. J., March 14-A largely attended meeting of the retail grocers of this city and of Newark was held at the Cory building, this city, to form 8 protective or ganization against the wholesale dealers, who, it is asserted, have combined in a trust, whose object is to keep up the prices of sugar and canned goods and farmers products. The chairman was President Pell, of the Newark Protective union. Speeches denouncing the formerly wholesale merchant of Newark, and others. It was decided to fight the trust, and committee was appointed to do the buying for the association, either in the New York or Philadelphia market and to ignore the merchants who belong to the pool
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
PROFANE PAILADELPHIANS.
They Have Been Worshiping . Woman for Years as One of the Holy Trinity.

for Years as One of the Holy Trinity.
 PHILADELpHIA March 14.-Right in the midst of this great city there has existed un- noticed for over thirty years Q congregation of religious fanatics. Their belief is the more remarkable because of their intelligence and thrift. All of them are more or less engaged in active business To the outside world they have failed to exhibit any of the signs which would cause them to be chased among the peculiar eccentric These people have actually worshiped, as the Holy Ghost, a Swiss woman, somo to years old and unmar- ried, whose name was Anna Meister.
 In 1856 they began this species of idolatry. From that time to her death ill 1884 they surrounded her with every comfort and fol- lowed her teachings and precepts with un- swerving faith and devotion She was to them the third person ill the Trinity, the spirit of God, and they gave her the name of "J Elimar Mira Mitta-the daughter of the Great Jehovah" A house was purchased for her in this high sounding name at 112s South Eleventh street in 1864. The front part of the second story was fitted up with an altar, pulpit and all the para phernalia suitable for an imposing relig- ious service Ceremonies were held every Sunday. The Daughter of God" sur mounted with a crown studded with brilliants and encircled with girdle sparkling with gems, preached her religion tc to her abject followers. Her teachings and sermons were delivered by her while unde, the influence of 8 trance" It was the yer itable belief that the Holy Ghost had sought lodging in her earthly body and through he1 spoke the inspired words. By the mere pass ing of her hands over Q table sacred wri ings would appear upon it. Angels bearing scrolls inscribed with golden letters, commanding her worship as the Holy Ghost, could appear readily at her command.
 Anna Meister was born at Shaffhausen Switzerland, and came to this city shortly be fore 1855, when she started her religious sect Members of her sect purchased tbe property for her. When she dled she left no will, anc the congregation brought suit to prevent th' property from going to her relatives, whicl led to the revelations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
THIS MUST BE TASCOTT.
l1r. Stone, of Chicago, Expects to Capture
 the Murderer Soon.

lir. Stone, of Chicago, Expects to Capture
 the Murderer Soon.
 CHICAGO, March 14.-Ir is thought that soon be captured Upon the clew that the fugitive was employed by tie contractor at Rat Portage, Canada, together with what was pronounced a genuine specimen of Tas- eott's handwriting, Mir. Stone, Shells brother in-law started for Canada taking with him old Badenach, City Detectives Williams and Mcdonald and a young man named Williams a former chum of Tascott
 Arriving at Rat Portage the contractor said Tascott had suddenly disappeared Three days before Stone aud his party arrived Tas- colt received 8 dispatch, winch was brought to him by a special messenger from Rat Port age. Next morning he was missing. More fully convinced that he was on the trail of the right man, but seeing for the first time that Tascott had friends, Stone went back to Rat Portage, and inquired of the telegraph operator if telegram had been received from Chicago three days before. It was directed to James Wiley, or Milley, the address being Rat Portage, care of the railroad contractor. It was l6t of rubbish and wasn't inteliigi- ble He thought it was cipher dispatch
 Stone came to the conclusion that some one in Chicago had wired Tascott that Stone had started By diligent search and inquiry it was learned in what direction the young man had gone. and the pursueIs started north. Stone teiegraphe1 Mrs. Sneii that he expected to have Ta>cott within the week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
He Has a Submarine Ram Whiol, Will
 Do Terrific Ork.

Do Terrific N Ork.
 PITTsBURG, March 14-WilIiam K Cavett foreman at the works of the Porter Machine company, made public the plans he has pat ented for new submarine ram, and next week they will be laid before the secretary of the navy. Mir. Cavett has produced a boat that can do deadly work in a minute, and that is almost impregnaule to an enemy's on- slaughts. The boat will be flush with the water line, and will have a turtle shaped back, covered with heavy steel plates. In the forward part of the vessel will be heavy cylinder, similar to thosa used on engines It will be about fifteen feet long and will con- tain a piston rod twelve or fifteen inches in diameter. This piston will extend through the bow of the boat, and will be the ram proper. It will be propelled by force of steam amounting to from 50 to 150 tons, and will work with the rapidity of lightning The force will be enough to pierce the side of the heaviest ironclad at one blow.
 The business end of the ram will be made cup shaped, so that the sharp edges will take hold anywhere they happen to strike, and there will be no possibility of the rod glancing. MT. Cavett promises a speed of twenty to twenty two knots an hour He says that he has computed the striking force of the piston, and estimates that with sixty ton force it will knock plate from the heaviest man of war afloat. Only six men will be needed on board the boat, and the only vulnerable place on the craft will be a small glass covered aperature about a foot square for the whee S. man. So small and compact will be the wicked little vessel that it can be carrled or board a man of war and be used in encounters at sea as we'll as for harbor defense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
Emmons Blaine's New Position.

egrnphcd from tho west with regard to Elm mons Blaine coming east to locate is in the man correct. He will connect himself with the West Virginia Central and Pi,tsburg Railroad company, in which his father IS in- terested. But he is not to be vice president of the company. He will be a kind of general outside agent of the company, paying par ticular attention to the care and development of the company's coal lands. His head quarters will be in Baltimore, but a matter of fact he will spend very little time here. His business will keep him on the line of the railroad great deal, and what leisure he may have will be spent in Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
Trouble Brewing.

WASHINGTON, March 14-The refusal of District Attorney Watts, of West Virginia, to resign bids fair to make trouble. Republi- cans claim that he was an active partisan, and should be removed at once. The Demo- crats aver that his resignation has been asked because he has been jealous in prosecuting Republicans for illegal voting last fall All admit, however, that he made an efficient officer and was taking an active interest in prosecuting election frauds and bribery cases coming before the court. Senator Kenna is making an effort to have the matter deferred, and sent the following telegram to Mir. Watts: "Much interest is taken here in your case. Everything possible will be done for you. Await developments"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
A Wheeling Hotel Burned.

WHEELING, w. Va, March 14-Last even ing about 6 o'clock the granite hotel at Wells burg was entirely destroyed by fire. When the alarm was sounded there was panic among the gues.sa and there were many mar TOW escapes. There is no fire department at Wellsburg, and the citizens rushed to the scene of the fire to render all the assistance possible. A number of guests in the third story of the building, from which all escape was cut off, were rescued by means of lad ders only a few moments before the walls fell. Several panic stricken men jumped from the third story windows to the pavement below, and were badly injured. Six or seven ladies who were in the upper stories had their hair so badly scorched that it will be necessary for them to have their heads shaved. There were no lives lost. Loss, $o0,000; insurance unknown
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14

New Hampshiros Constitutional Election.
 CONCORD, N. H., March 14.-Returns from eighty-four cities and towns give the follow ing vote on the first amendment, changing the time of meeting of the legislature from June to January: Yeas, 20, ,76s; nays, 7,427. On the sixth amendment-Yeas, 16, 124; nays, Il ,O99. Returns from 121 cities and towns on the fifth or prohibition amendment-Yeas, IT, 296; nays, 22 S33
 Returns from 206 cities and towns give the vote on the prohibition amendment as fol lows: Yeas, 2S, 7s2; nays, %, 1s2. Tho re. maining twenty-eight towns arc all small and the full returns will not materially re duce the present majority of 5,4o0 against the amendment The eectarian amendment received Q majority, but not the necessary two-third's yote
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14

CHARLESTON, March AR J. Carr, presi- dent of the senate, filed a petition with the supreme court for a peremptory writ com polling Governor Wilson to vacate the guber- material chair in his favor. Carr sets forth that regarding the office of governor the constitution plainly stipulates that Fin case of death, failure to qualify. etc, the presl- dent of the senate shall act as governor. " MT. Wilson, in his reply, denies the right of Carr to the governorship, and claims that the constitution expressly provides that he shall hold over until his successor is duly de- clared elected by the legislature and qualities. A decision is expected tomorrow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
THE MURDER OF CAPT. DAWSON.
McDow Tried to Bury the Body-General
 Desire for Lynohing.


 CHARLESTON, s. C., March 14.-The popu- of Capt. Dawson, of The News and Courier, is so great that, were it possible for the peo- pie to get him out of jail, Dr. McDow would certainly be lynchel.
 McDow admits that his victim called upon him to remonstrate against his conduct with the governess of the Dawson children Ancx ~ words ensuei and Capt. Dawson struck him with a cane whereupon he shot the man.
 Dr. McDow then went on to say that Capt Dawson was not killed instantly; that he re mained alive for half to three-quarters of an hour, during which time he (McDow) re- mained i'll the room with the man whose life was fast ebbing away, making up his mind what to do.
 But there is the strongest proof that Dr. Mellow remained ill the room at least an hour after the death of Capt Dawson, plan ming how he might dispose of the body.
 At distance of q few feet from the back door of the office, at the end of the passage way, Is Q half door opening into recess under the stairway which leads to the second story. The coroner and his jury made a thorough examination of the premises, and Lieut.. Fordham discovered Capt. Dawson's Kat hidden ill a sink.
 On the half door above referred to there "SAo AoGScu soiuc SPotS oi llSSu uioou, duu the examination was extended to all parts of the closet Drops of blood were found on the floor up to a space where the flooring terminated and the earth of the foundation was exposed.
 Here another startling revelation was made. The mold was noticed to be freshly turned up, and to depth which was only limited by quantity of bricks and other material which the instrument used in the attempt to dig grave could not penetrate Such certainly is the conviction of all those who saw the upturned earth and the blood spots on the floor and the door. The closet door was found nailed up at night, although it had evidently formerly been opened. It is, therefore, almost certain that the as sassin endeavored during hls occupancy o1 the room with the dead man to dig his grave and thus forever bury all proof of his crim. with his victim.
 McDow, after finding his efforts futile de l termined to set up the plea of self defence and delivered himself to Private Gordon. The funeral of Capt. Dawson took place a f o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Catholic cathedral, the services being conducted by Bishop Northrope. Despite the rain and colo | it was one of the largest funerals ever seen il Charleston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-14
An Exclusive Club.

"Tm sorry, gentlemen, but them's my horders. Cawn't admit nobody without card" The speaker was smooth shaven, short haired young man who wore red braided roundabout of blue flannel and trousers of the same material. It was the iiunkey at the Kansas City club. A fire was raging within the building, and half dozen firemen and as many policemen were endeavoring to gain an entrance through it's marble doors. But we are officers and must get in," clamored the angry bluecoats. "I cawn't. 'elp that, you know," said the imperturbable Cerebus. ''This is pri- vate club and the gentlemen is very hexclusive. If you 'aven't card you will ave to go round to the back door" !" And they did.-Kansas City Times.