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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-18
The Negro and the Force Bill,

The Peoples Journal is published in
Jacksonville, Florida by colored men,
and circulates widely among their race.
In recent editorial this paper bitterly
denounces the federal election law as an
act aimed directly against the negro. IL
argues that ii would tend to arouse an
Interest in Southern politics on the part
u the negroes which they are not able
TO support. "The feeling between the
two races South does not permit of it
with any hope of safety TO either. II
would cost the lives of over 5000 negroes
4 10 carry five Southern Republican states,
even where they are in the majority.
And we don't think the negroes of the
South should be willing to pay such an
enormous price TO put few negroes in a
soft job, such as spittoon washers and
janitors, and the white Republicans in
office.n
Some who read this may be greatly
Impressed with the evidence it gives OF
the gravity of the race question in the
South, but no one can fail to realize how
much more desperate the situation
would he after legislation deliberately
calculated TO provoke the blacks to a con
hict for the establishment Of supre.
macy which they themselves now
tacitly admit to be the natural right Of
the intelligent educated whites. Every
fair-minded Northern white man will
3 agree that If he were living in COM
innnity where the blacks outnumbered
whites lac would consider that the wei
fare aud safety Of all demanded that the
latter should retain control. Intelligent
southern negroes fully appreciate this
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NOVEL RACE ATCAPE MAY.
Two Men Drawn Along tho Surface &
the Wntcr BY Huge Kites.

Two Men Drawn Along tho Surface of
the watcr BY Huge Kites.
Quite a novel and exciting race was
given at Cape May on Thursday between
Charles X. Dayton, stockton guest, and
Eliwood Carter, n Columbia Avenue cot
tager. The race was brought about by
both looking ut several boys flying kites
on the beach. The idea occurred to Dayton
that he could have a very large kite con-
structed, raise 1t high i'm the air and, when
IL had gotten up a sufficient distance, enter
the surf, lay on his back and have the kite
pull him along on the surface of the water.
The novelty OF such an experience delighted
Carter also, and q wager was at once made
as To which could cover a distance of half
mile straightway along the outer line of
the surf in the shortest time.
The bet was made and taken nearly a
week ago, and the kites, which were to be
their only means of propulsion, were at
once made. Since Saturday the pair have
been waiting for wind favorable to the
enterprise, and II was not until Thursday
morning that their wishes were gratified,
Ah999t. ttrnp 8 59seGll1ek bOth mon We're on the
beach with their kite monsters, which
were fully eight feet long and nearly six
wide. With the assistance of half a dozen
men each, they managed to raise them,
using 600 feet of clothes line to each kite.
Dayton and Carter, as well as their assis-
tants, were in bathing costume, and they
oit thc NatVI JuSt abONc tiO
ton hotel, the two principals with the ropes
attached to their respective kites tied well
up under their arms Both had double
cords to the main rope, 80 that they could
not be drawn under water by the impetus
the kites would surely give. Each was
provided with sharp knife, in case they
should become entanged in the ropes.
When deep water was reached the slack
was paid out carefully and the two
started oil on one of the most remarkable
races on record. BY the time all arrange
ments had been made fully Thousand
people had gathered on the beach to witness
the unusual spectacle. The two started off
nearly side by side and the strong breeze
carried them along the surface of the water
as though drawn by a rapidly moving boat.
lust oil the end of the pier, when the ex-
element of the onlookers was mt its height,
one of the guide ropes on Cartei's kite
broke, turning him completely around,
carrying him sideways and severely strain
ing his right arm. Carter at once reached
for his knife, cut the remaining rope and
swan to the steps mt the end of the pier.
Dayton continued on, however, without
any mishap and reached the finish just
below the Windsor in seven minutes.
Dayton was congratulated on his victory,
but Carter was dissatisfied and the race
will be repeated on Saturday if the wind is
favorable.
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and look with disfavor, If not with grave
alarm, upon the measures Of the reckIpss
politicians who are trying TO coin
Northern political capital cut Of South
ern troubles.
The Peoplc's Journal In continuing
its discussion of this matter, observes
that President Harrison quickly dis
charged all the negro help when he
went into the White House. II reviews
the appointment and confirmation Of
Judge Swayne, and charges that white
Republicans headed the mobs who mas
sacred negro witnesses. II blames white
Republicans for putting every negro out
Of Office In Jacksonville, and concludes
with the assertion that these Republi-
cans are trying to persuade negroes all
over the South ITO let them get each of
them a Winchester" Then IL asks
where these white Republicans will be
when race riot is up, aud answers, "If
there Is mean, low, dangerous and bad
man among us, II Is deceitful, deceiv-
ing white Republican"
All this sounds very fiery away up
here in peaceful Pennsylvania, but II 10
not a bit too grave In tone for the region
where 1t was written by colored editor
eager to do his patriotic duty In warning
his people of the threatening peril from
federal interference by the force bill,
which he calls ia head line the
biggest danger Of the South"
There is an interesting lesson for
Northern negroes in all this. They
should question how 1t Is that the Re
publican leaders make so much noise
over negro rights in the South while In
the North they have no Offices Of conse-
quence to spare for him. Without the
negro vote Of the North President Harri-
son could not have been elected, yet he
has not rewarded 1t with any Office OF
importance. Republican charity to
the colored voter should begin at home.
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THE uERMIT,s BODY FOUND.
Evidence That lie Was Murdered ana ,
Verdict Rendered AccnrdI Inrly

Evidence That lie Was Murdered ana "A
Verdict Rendered Accordingly.
The remains of Matthias Berger, the To-
year-old Blue mountain hermit, were dis
covered in a terribly decomposed condi-
ton at a point north of Hamburg, Berks
county, on lonely mountain path, one
mile east of his hut, which had sheltered
the eccentric character for over two-score
years.
His shoes had been removed and the
coat, vest and shirt had been torn into
fragments and laid near the dead man, who
presented most horrible picture, as he
was discovered by Harry Mohl one of the
various searchers who had been securing
the mountain for the past fortnight His
relatives in Germany will be notified of
his awful end, as he had no relatives In
this country. He attended mass al Read.
ing four times annually, and Father
Borneman, of the st. Paurs Catholic
church, had yainly ondeay ored to dissuade
him from the solitary lite of hermit.
His Bible was an inseparable companion
and the life of a religious recluse appeared
to give him special enjoyment and con.
tentment.
He had about 81 600, but this amount
was safely invested by Hiram Ranbenhold.
of Port Clinton, who acted as trustee for
the hermit II is generally supposed ne had
been murdered, and the inquest by Deputy
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A Boy Tries to Murder His Parents,

Monday night, when every one was
asleep, man supposed to be burglar,
broke into the house of farmer named
Morris Sullivan, at Goreville. Ill. On
being spoken to he fired pistol at the bed
in which Sullivan and his wife were Sleep
ing. The ball struck sullivan in the breast,
inilcting fatal injuries. Mrs. Sullivan
jumped out of bed and threw herself upon
the murderer, but the pistol was dis
charged again, and she fell, wounded in
the left breast. Her injuries are pro-
nounced fatal.
BY this time the alarm had been given.
aud the neghbors came in. On securing
the murderer he was found to be Suilivan's
l6-year-old son. He is now in Jail. A few
months ago the boy poisoned some water
which he gave to his parents, but this at
tempt at murder failed. He gives AS his
reason for committing the crime that he
was tired of waiting for the old folks prop
crty
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ILLUSTRATIVE extracts from the text. The
book In said TO be n complete key 10 SCOTS

illustrative extracts from the text. The
book In said 10 be a complete key 10 SCOTS
workA
FIRST LIEUTENANT JonN II. RuoADEs,
of the revenue marine service, died at Al
giers, Louisiana. Mr.. Rhodes had been
In tho service Tor seventeen years, aud he
received the thanks Of Congress, and was
advanced by tho president Fl numbers for
particularly gallant conduct at the wreck
of the steamer City of Columbus, of Gay
Head, Mass, In 1884.
THE CoMTE DE PARIS, IL Is said, will sail
for this country in September with his son,
the now famous Duke Of Orleans. and two
friends. They are TO make an extended
tour of this country, and the aspirant for
tho French throne will no doubt be warmly
received by tho officers with whom he
served when on the staff Of General Nc
Clellan during the war. He has revisited
America several times in preparing his
elaborate, but rather tiresoine history Of
the war.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-18
A MAD MOTHERS CRUELTY
She Locks Her Child Up for six Lon
Years.

She Locks Her child Up for six Long
Years.
Eliza Steckier, 90 years old, was arrested
In Newburp, N. ", on Thursday on the
complaint Of the local Society for the Pre-
yention of Cruelty TO Children, which
ter, Anna, for the past six years In her
home at No. 4 Chambers street. Anna u o
years old, and an only daughter, and the
mother declared that she had locked her
up as a means Of preserving her from
witches.
Mrs. steckler seven years ago lost son,
Joseph, who was struck on the head with
stone by some Of his companions while
on his way TO school. Soon afterward her
husband died, whilo another son had .
portion of his hand removed by an acct
dent.
Her troubles turned the woman's head,
and she finally imagined her daughter and
herself to be under evil influences. To
save the little ono from the fatal power she
conceived the idea of keeping her shut up
within doors. Occasionally she allowed
the girl to romp in the back yard, but she
was rigidly kept from speaking to another
child.
Annals health was injured by this re-
clusiou, and when brought before the court
by Darwin w. Esmond, the society's coun-
sci, she was almost as much an imbecile
herself as the mother. She could not tell
mate In her young life, and did not even
know what store was. When a dressed
doll was given Anna she was wild with de-
light over 1t, and willingly accompanied
the officers when they told her they
would take her to play with other chill
dren.
After remaining at the Children's Home
for time she asked to see "the old
woman" +" She did not know what was
meant by the word mother" In addi-
ton to being a lunatic Mrs. Steckler
presents a pltiful sight. Her limbs are
covered with ulcers, occasioned by vari-
cose veins; her insanity has lately been
extremely boisteroas; her screams could
be heard day and night, until she so an
noyed her neighbors that they demanded
| her arrest. After investigating the case
the mother was sent to the almshouse
| asylum, while tho child was placed in a
| suitable home.
All this occurred In house not 100 feet
| from n thoroughfaro daily travelled hy
thousands withstanding this, the child
was never permitted to see anything of the
busy life surrounding her, as her prison
| was situated in a rear Kitchen. Her window
blinds were kept closely fastened.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-18

JuDoE JEREMIAHS y. BLACK, In his speech
before tho electoral commission, on the
South Carolina case, enumerated in his own
inimitable manner the promises made by
the Republican leaders IL Hayes were al
lowed TO take his seat in tho presiden-
lial chair. 1--WE are promised" he said
"and hope the promise will be kept-that
we shall have good government, fraudu-
lent though it be, that the rights of the
states shall DO respected and individual
liberty he protected. We are promised the
same reformation which the Turkish gov
ernment is now proposing to its people.
The sultan promises that II he is sustained
in his present contest he will establish and
act upon certain principles. First, the
work of decentralization shall commence
Immediately, and the autonomy of the
provinces shall be carefully looked after.
SECONDLY, the people shall be governed by
their natural judges they will not send
Mohanmedans nor Christian renegades
from Constantinople down on them, but
they shall be governed by people of their
own faith. Thirdly, no subordinate officer,
when no commits an illegal act, shall be
permitted to plead in justification the orders
of his superior. How much we need ex-
actly that kind of reform in this country,
and how GLAD we ought to Ibs that our gov
ernment is going to be az good hereafter as
the Turks!
And yet, after fourteen years of reformed
government in The South, the fruits of
which have been political peace and in
dustrial prosperity-in short, new,
happy and prosperous section-there are
demagogues In Congress who are striving
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-18

Prof Campbell, of Brooklyn, demon
strated on Wednesday afternoon that he
can successfully navigate tho clouds with
his air ship. The test was made from the
Parade house grounds, Buffalo, only a
few spectators being present.
At i:l5 he stepped into the ship, the ropes
were let go, and the balloon went straight
up until it reached an altitude of about
5000 feet, when 1t moved in a southerly
direction, After sailing for a short time II
moved to the southeast, and, turning
around, went northeast. At o o'clock
Professor Campbell landed several miles
from the starting point. lie pronounced
il a successful trip. The propellers worked
nicely. He had perfect control of the ship,
and was entirely satisfied. Another ascen-
sion will be made on SATURDAY..
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AFTER three years of agitation, discus
sion and temporary failure New York has
at last, according to the Century Magasiae,
" the most thoroughly reformed electoral
system of any state in tho Union" The
acts both of New York and Massachusetts,,
as well as those contemplated by other
states, are based upon tho Australian sys-
tenn, the main feature of which is the abso-
lutte secrecy of the ballot. This abolishes
bribery at the polls for no one knows bet
tor than the practical politician" that
nothing could please voter capable of ac-
cepting bribe better than to deceive the
rascal who bribed him. Money will not
be paid for votes unless the bribed voters
can he taken to the polls in "blocks of
five" under the watchful eye OF ward
boss.n
the second supplementing the first. These
are the SaNton ballot act aud Saxton's cor
rupt practice act, the latter being the first
American law framed after tho English
measure OF the same name. They differ
from similar acts only in methods of opera
tion. Under them tho state prints the
names of all the candidates upon one large
ballot, which does not contain the name of
Guy party VI
politics of the several candidates. To each
ballot a coupon is attached, upon which
the ballot clerk must sign his initials be-
fore handing il to the voter. The latter
then enters one of the booths, where in
strict privacy he prepares his ticket, or
tickets. He can, if he wishes, write an en-
tirely new ticket, or paste any name, or
names, over those printed upon the ballot.
He must then fold his ballot so as To con-
ceal the names of the candidates and ex-
pose only the initials of the clerk. lie
then leaves the booth aud presents his bal
lot to the clerk in charge of the ballot box,
who Identifies him by the number upon
the coupon and tho tally-sheet upon which
1t is recorded; he then tears of the coupon
and deposits the ticket in the ballot box.
In addition TO securing a secret ballot,
these acts contain carefully framed and
minute provisions, with severe penalties
for their violation, against the briber and
the person bribed, and also for compelling
sworn publication by every candidate of
his campaign expenditures.
The law seems to be the best that could
possibly be framed by legislative inge-
nuity,and will certainly enforce honest elec-
tions If II is in the power of legislative
enactmen.s SO to do.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-18

PHILADELPHIA. friday. July is. isso.
Closed at P. M. Saturday.

Good Lawns &C.
Neat Challis &c.
Ioc Chambrays at &c.
That's the way Cotton Dress
Goods prices are all leaning.
These Striped Ginghams at &c
started the season at 10; those
strong, wear-till-you-are-weary
Seersuckers, brown and white,
are just down from raH to Ioc.
Here are choice Scotch Cling
hams at ISc from 25c.
Outing stuffs, too; a won
derful range Of handsome, fan
nelly patterns at 8 and Ioc.
Northeast Of centre.
Do you want a Plated Suit
for the 4 to I2-year-old Boy !?
Here are a hundred with So or
$3.50 to save on each. Prices
S. and $5.75 now.
Odds and ends Of Mems Thin
Coats and Vests go to half
prices to-day, $3.50, s., $3.50,
So from SO, 81, IS, $6. Plenty
of Coats at 81, but the perfect
Coat for the hot weather is the
genuine Pongee at $3.50.
Near Thirteenth and Market streets corner.
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PERSONAL.

GENERAL JOHN G. FREMONT delivered
eulogy at the grave on the day OF the
burial of General John A. Sutter ut Lititz
and the Record of that town recalls the
fact in noting the death of the famous
pathfinder.
Miss MAY ROGERS, of Dubuque, Iowa, is
the author of n Waverly dictionary, in
which the 800 or more characters in Sir
Walter SCOTS novels are described, with
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-18

Coronsr Dr.. John n. Wagner, Of Ham
burg, rendered verdict that the deceased
came ~ his death by violence at the hands
Of unk known parties. The disordered con-
dition of the hut, and the removal Of the
clothing from the body are strongly COR
roborative of this verdict. The county au-
thorities will now mako an active effort to
secure evidence that may lead 10 the arrest
and conviction OF the cold. blooied mUr-
derer or murderers OF . poor, defenseless
old man,
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SENATOR FRYE replies to Blainos open
letter on the Mckinley bill in a tone which
shows fear that he may be thought to
agree with the PIumed Knight in disagree
ing with the party bosses. He 40 frames
his reply, however, that Mr.. Blaine may
be tempted TO rejoinder, and there is n
prospect that he will batter away at the
bill until something breaks.
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There Is no comfort, night or day,
When teeth are suffering from decay.
And oh! the pain that We shall feel,
When bitter hours NJ last reveal,
That al! our woe came grim and gaunt
From our neglect of SOZODoNT.
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Comes letter signed 4. Walker, saying /:
About six months ago commenced taking
BiUdOck Blood Biters for protractcd cases OF
lunhago and general debility, and now am
pleased TO state have recovered my appetite and
wonted strength. Feel better altogether Sold
Queen street.
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Not a (nsc.

Not case of rheumatism, not u case OF neu-
ralgla, not case Of pain or sprain-not one
has hulod togow when attacked by 1hOAadS Hcicc-
uic on. sold la Lancaster by W, r. Hoch, l37
and l@ North Queen street
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THE troops arriving at Mount Gretna
to-day may find that the storm has damp
ened their canvas homes, but little things
like that are not worth sneezing at.
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From Cleveland. nhin

500 Reward offered by the proprletors of DR..
sases 'atarrh Remedy for an iDcurable case.
90 cents, ESSw
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SAMUEL J. RANDALL, the watch dog of
the treasury, is sadly missed from the
floor of this extravagant Congress.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-18

A CERTAIN Mr.. Yatman has been makin
great deal of noise at Ocean Grove over
the sinfulness of dancing, smoking. novel
reading and theatre going. Mr.. Yatman
should be embalmed. He can not other
wise hope to avoid sinfulness.
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The Convention Day.

The Pennsylvania Prohibition guberna-
torial convention will be held at Harris
burg on August ~.
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VAN HourES's CocoA-Largest sale In the
World.
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baltimore MUTUAL AID SOCIETY.
ID Requires several competent and trust
worthy men Of gentlemauly appearance to act
as collectors. Also two men as asst. supts.
w. j. BARNETT,
Je6ud li5 East King ST., Lancaster, Pa,
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Srpal Nntirrs.

ENSTATE OF CATHARlNE KING, LATE
II of Lancaster city, Lancaster county, de-
ceased. The undersigned auditor appointed 10
distribute the balance remaining in the hands
OF solomon King and Geo. +. King, executors
of the will of said deceased, To and among those
legally entitled TO the same, will sit for that
o'clock a. M, in the Library Room Of the Court
House, In the city OF Lancaster, where all per-
sons interested In said distribution may Itend.
Jyll-StdF CHAS. X. KLINE, Auditor.
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TARRY IN STOCK - BEST CHARCOAL
~ Hammered Bar Iron, Double Refined Iron,
Boiler Iron, Steel, Sheet Iron 3-l6 to No. 10, at
JOHN BEST'S. Ss5 East Fulton street. m7-tfd
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-07-18

LNOR AMERICAN SIGHT FEED CYLIN DER
IL Lubricators, Glass Oil Cups for Bearings,
You can get them at JOHN BESTS, Sa3 Eas
Fulton street. m7-tfd
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NyHITE COTTON WASTE, COPIED BY
w the pound, l0c ; in lots of 10 pounds or
over, Sc. All goods delivered To any part of the
city Free Cali on JOHN BEST, No. 1888 East
Fulton street. m7-td
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INOR PRATT & CADY ASBESTOS DISC
k Valves, Jenkins Valves, Brass Globe Valves,
Brass Gate Valves, Iron Body Globe Valves
Lever Safety Valves, Pop Safety Valves Air
Valves, Radiator Valves, Pratts Swinging
Check Valves, Brass Check Valves, Foot Valves
Fulton Street. m7.tfd
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A GENCY FOR CALLAHAN Il cos CE
IA ment to take the place of Red Lead. In
bulk 1t makes Ave times the quantity of red
lead and is far superior In making steam Joints,
packing man and hand hole plates on boilers,
DC, &c, Price 20 cents per pound, at JOHN
BESTS, 333 East Fulton street. m7-tfd
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NOR BOILER TUBE BRUSHES, STILLSON
II Pipe Wrenches, Pipe and Monkey Wrenches
combined. Files, OIL Cans, ETC., go to JOHN
BEST, 1888 East Fulton street. m7-tfd
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IF IN WANT OF BRASS OR IRON STOP
l. Cocks, Asbestos Packed Cocks, Pet and Bib
Cocks Lever Cocks, swips. Sttairt.s sa sar get
BEST 1893 East Fulton street. m7-tfd