msteww$&& Ei,-.TT Jiftfrss:!" vTiH-vi'fi - T:wm-:r"'jMZ.zm ri..r ft t V. 7 f,P - t i r : rt i"i v mbs. an -jmbb m- u bm p u vVf,j,'i.'-t3-v- it-vfi-yj '. J m--bB --r- i ? f- H t! ;w - jH"i 'j ""$. " sbl jhLi ;'-":-. " yw- 1 f LT as.' "tiL- JL' . BBBaai VP a rr BMM1 -V Mam ri -W A w1ilKlu ;'BM. ZgT-i sKVrr whT1 7J,3 -'a . .M$:i ti? Vitr " VOLUME XXHI-NO. 188. LANCASTER, PA., MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1887. PRICE TWO a - -trV ..w -l. i .Bk. K as xgp A GLADSOME EASTER It Was a Beautiful Day And Thoroughly Enjoyed, MUSIC AND FLOWERS IN TUB CflUKCHK?. A M.tl nl lb lurld.nl el ths Lecal !( hratlen el lb. firm! Il..ametlan trmllval. Ciiaraaltj rin. Mails and Kstsa.lv Pimal llreoratlea la Nearly all ul lb City Uburch... Kaster Hunday w an Meal one In Lan caster this year. Spring's warm breath, uiade mera welcome by It long delayed oemleiKi wan everywhere felt, and everything In nature seemed te reel the quickening Im pulse of the Resurrection Reason, The abnp. keepers were In geed humor ever tbe large voluuieel business Ihey bad done en tbeday before. The young ladle were glad te have a chance te wear their aprlug dreaaea and Kaster bonnet. The young men dispensed with their overcoat and denned the light beta, harbinger of summer. Tbe atreeta were tilled with premenadera all day, and all Beamed te wear a cheery smlle, aa though they, tee, had tlaen te a new Ilia. Tbe creek was visited by hundred and beata were In great demand. Tbe one mail aptukjen the general perfection of tbe day waa the cloud of dust that would ocee ecee alnually rise and sweep rouiersMessly against the prettiest e( clothing. Tbe full detall e( the church celebration will be leund below. turn LvruifUAH uhmiutauvk. O.st n. llundr.il rartah uf Communion la Trlnltjr-Tba Similar Scheel rullval. Tbere waa a very large attendance at both iiijrnlng and eveulng aervlcea at Trinity Lutheran church. The sacrament of tbe Lord' supper wa administered In the morning te eer live hundred communicants. Rsv l'lltt, el Philadelphia, assisted pastor C. I. Fry, and his brlel sermon was from tbe text " Christ Is rlseu from tbe dead." In the evening the Sunday school held lta K aster festival, whan thechurch wascrewded, many having te lti content with standing room. The exercise were opened by au anthem "Praise Ye tbe Lord I" Part II was tbe liturgy, followed by the roeluil el the creed and singing of "Glory In Kxcelsls." Rev. Fry's sermon was based tieu the wents Why seek ye ttie living among the dead ?" Kev. Plltt tittered prsjerand theu while the collections were being lifted the tcboel sang an anthem "Why seek ye the Ih leg among the dead V ami the closing hymn, "Christ Hath Arisen," etc, eiiueil the feallvlllia Nevtr wa there hotter music heiril In old Trinity 'I he instrumental portion was strong, consisting of U pltcs J and the prlu clrtl vocal pirt ukeu by Prof. Wm. It. Halt, tener, Jehn J. Hiunllng, bass, Mls K. Muwer, aipraue, and Mlsi Ulart Klchhellz, alto, were very HlctUe,y rendered. Tne dwera'l'in wxre tn-autllul. lttiitlt'g en ttie pulpit vn a lire enm of siellm and llii, t the be of which ere plm., Ierns,etc-, and en the front of the pulpit waaacres. wholly iiia'Ie r whlti) tl iwera. Oe the left pleul t'il svvurl II let, and while the eliurc'i hss utteu bleu mere pro pre futety iloer'.wl, tuu arrangement el the tropical plant and tlewera as very pretty. lrar l.ulti.rau. Tbe church a very prettily decorated There was a prelusion et Itewerg, and a new and attractive feature was a numter of sus pended archea of siuilax within which (at the evening aervice) were suspended bird cages containing singing hirdx. There waaaspeclal Kaster service lu the evening, Including tbe communion, a sermon by Kev. V. V Houpt, the pastor, and a vocal sole by Miss Mary Mary Nelsen. The number of communicant waa very large. In the aftorneou there were the usual Nunday nclioel fxerclsts, nn J In the evening tbere was a speclsl festival service fir the children consisting of the liturgical service, anthems, by inns, aud a sermon by the pster. TliBejwnlng tt'itimm of the festival waa "O Praise the I-erd " (Ugden), which was finely reudered by the choral society of the church and a full orchestra This was followed by hymns by the Huuday school and the an them " Father Almighty " by tbe choral so ciety tbe baritone sole being aung by Mr. Geerge Keeslvr and the tener sole by Mr. Charles (JUL Alter another hymn by the Hunday school, Orfdcu'a anthem, "O Hew lxjvely Is Zteu " was sung by the choral se. clety, Prof. Wm. It. Hall sluglug the sole. "Utajr us, () Father," a soprano wile, by Millard, was very sweetly sung by Miss Mary Nelsen. The pastor, Kev. C. K. Houpt, next preached a ecruieu from the text "Ity grace ye are saved," Hpb, 'Jd cLap Mb versa Tbe concluding feature of tbe festival was novel, the doxology bad been aet te the tone of tbe big 111 lu tbe lower, and as It waa aung lu lull chorus tbe bell struck an ac companiment. TheelTeet waa very Una and much enjeytd by all pref ent. ChrUt Lutheran. At (Jurist iVitheran cburen the aurmen en Kaster Hunday miming wi preached by Kev. Heed, from Mark xvl , l,H ; alter which there was a nomuiunlen ear vice. The special music waa llarnet's Td Osum, and the so prano aote waa well rendered by Miss Ada Hubsr. In tbe afternoon there was Hunday aoheol, and In the evealng a spaeial chil dren's ICiiter aarvlei, prepired by Rev. J. F. Ohl, consisting of ctuuts, crels, reapon reapen alve lessens and addresssa by Rev. Reed and Prof, liuebrle, aupsrintendent of the Hun day aoheol. In addition te the regular church music there wtitnuile by twi vlQllnisia and two ergaulstt. Tite decsratleus aeaslstel el tbe words, " He Is Rlseu" ever tbe pulpit In letters et evergraan, en a white ground. At theapsxef tin pulpit arch was bisketef cut tlewera, and en erteU aide et tbe flowers were cages et canary birds. HI. Jehn's Lutheran. At HL Jebn'a Lutheran church the decora tion consisted of the word "He I Risen," te letter made of white immertelles en a ground work of box-weed, which was dis played across the pulpit arch. On tbe com. munten table were tropical plant and ferns. The morning aermen was preached by Kev. Stall en "The ResurroetlOQ." Tbe special muaie by the choir wa tbe anthem "New Is Christ Risen Frem tbe Dsad," In which Mary and Jehn T. Xttninsrrma sang tbe aolee, la the evening -Kev. Hull again preached and the special anthem sung waa "Hall te the Risen Lord. y Ien's Lutheran, Tbe feature at tbe Ien' Lutheran church en Hunday waa the special music. There were no decoration. The morning sermon waa preached by Rev.Mayser from Mark xvl , 1-8, and the theme discussed, "What we have In risen Hivleur." Tbe communion aer aer vlee in tbh canton will be en next Hunday, Sl, Mapben'a Letkeran. The largest communion In tbe history of lit Htepben' Lutheran eburch wa en Easter Hunday morning. The claw that wa con firmed en Palm Hunday were among these who took part In the servlee. The morning service were opened with a liturgical aervlee and after emepeclal Barter musie by the choir, with Henry Wolf, jr., presiding at tbe organ, Rev. Melater preached a sermon from Mark xvl, 8, and bis theme wa EMter Jey. The aula decoration ea the altar was a large cress of flowers, latheerealagtbeeblldrea et the Hunday aoheol held aa getter celebra tien. Tbe pregramme was made up of Kaster carols, recitations and an address appropriate te the day by the pastor. The altar wa beautifully decorated for tbe evening servlee andlhe word "Risen" In Urge letters ooau eoau oeau pled a prominent place. The etitirah wa crowded at both service. first Kalerraae Obareb. A previously announced, service were held la the Firat Reformed church of thla city every evening of last week, excepting Haturday, and were largely attended. On Uoed Friday evening a elasa of sixteen person was received Inte full communion with thechureh by confirmation. Four per son were also received by cerllflcita, making altogether an addition of twenty persons. The communion was administered en Kaster. Tbe chancel of the church waa beautifully decorated with flower for the occasion. Tbe number of communicants wsa unusually large, and tbe Kaster offering for miailens wa a very liberal one. 81 lehn'aJtsfartn.it. 'I'hern were no Meliorations at this church en Kaster. Tbe morning sermon was preached by Rev. lir.Kuelllng from Phllllpplaiia III, l!l aud the theme wa the Transfiguration." After the sermon there was communion, In which (he elas continued en Palm Hunday took part In the evening, alter an Kaster anthem by the choir, Dr. Kuelllng preached a aermeu. Ml. Pant's Reformat!. Tbe floral decorations at Mt. Paul's Re. formed church were net very extensive but were very neat Tbe special inusia at the morning service was Wilsen's, "Christ the Lord Is risen te day " and " Oh I Praise ttie Mighty Ued." The aolea were taken by Mlsae Hener and Hhirk and Messrs. (Jut aud IUIujII. Tbe sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. K. K. Hlgbee aud at times It ap peared as If tbe doctor would have te atop before the conclusion of the aormen. The cause wjs the daugoreu Illness of bla son who had several hemerrhagi s before he ttft bla home for tbe cburcb. In the evening there waa a children oele eele oele brallen. The pregramme waa made up of responsive readings and Kaster carols. Katsr al HI. Luke. K.lorraed Uhareti Yesterday was a gala day for the congrega tion el which Rev. W. F. l.lcbllter la pastor. Ureal care waa taken te properly decorate the church for the occasion. Tbe chancel waa well tilled with tbe most beautiful flower and every thlogabeut looked bright and fresh. An early morning service was held at which a geed-sized audience was present. The holy communion waa celebrated at 10.10 Tbe evening waa devoted te the' children's Kaster aervlcea. The church was entirely filled. Addretwes were made by Messrs. A. AL Klferand R. U. Hchledt, members ul the tbsolugieal seminary. Kl.tnr at the Cellrgn Appropriate services were held yesterday In the college chapel. The altar and chancel were Iwautlfully decorated. The crista ueu the altar was decorated with much skill, and thecliancal waa surrounded with the choicest spring Mowers. Upeu tbe biptiamal lout were several large lilies. Muchcredlt for tbe decorations Is due te Mrs. J. It. Klotler. The sermon en tbe occasion waa preached by Rev. Dr. Dubtn, who with tbe assistance el IJr. Tbee. Appel administered the holy oern. m mi Ien. The KpliTepaUaar. At St. Jauies' Kplwepal church the deco rations were unusually fine. On the font wasa large llerat cren, the memorial gift el Mrs. Richard Jenkins, of Camden, New Jersey. The ether memorial gifts were floral designs te the memory of Mr. Helster, pre sented by 11. Frank Ksbleman, and te tbe memory of til mother, by Hertle Mc Mimly. Tnelecturu was decerated with cut flowers and Inside the chancel was also a tine display of cut tlewera. Special aer Ices were held at 10-U) o'clock by Rev. IJr. Ruigbt, who waa agisted by Mensra. Djrwart and Ham ilton, students of the congregation, who are home en their Ktster vocatleu. Tbe choir was larger than usual aud tbe musie was well rendered. Among tbe features were the sole of Mrs. an Nerstrau anddeerge Resslerlu th3 ollerlery chorus, They have taken away ray Lord." The following waa the musical pregramme in full: I'roc.mlennl Hymn "tirlst tliu Lord I ItUen." Mnriiliirflun hauler ViiUii, himutr Th Drum l.aud.uiiii. Ktiilnur Ihineillctua Tmra l.'lmd. Mn(tlanhe KyrH hiiiluer, (iirortelr ' They Have Taktin Away My Lord." Thecblldren'a I'tster sgrvice was held at b o'clock. It was made jp el carols sung by the children, selections by tbe choir and au address by Kev. Dr. Knight, and tbe distri bution el tlewera te tbe children. St. Jebn'a KpUcepsl. At SL Jebn'a Kplscepal church the morn ing service ceusisted of an Kaster sermon and communion. The text wa Remans vL, 'J : " Christ being raised from tbe dead, dleth no mere; death hath nodemlnlon ever him." Tbe Sunday school fjstlval was held at 3 o'clock and tbe etlerlug of tbe ch I Id ren were ler general mission. The amount of the day's etldringa werefll), of which (107 were contributed by-the children. The pregramme et exercises was made up of carols, scriptural responsive reading and an aJdrest by tbe pastor. In the evening tbe members of Admiral Reynold Pnst,0. A. R , attended the service in a body. Tee sermon was preached from Acta xxvl., 8 : " Why should it be a thing ae incredible with you that Ged should raise the dead T" The music was unusually tlue. Tbs traabrtrlan.. There were no ornament or decorations In tbe Presbyterian church, except, aa one el the faithful aald, " the llvleg ateuea of tbe sanctuary." The congregation at tbe morn ing service wa very large, the Interest of tbe day centring In the ordination of elders. Dr. J. Y. Mitchell, the pastor, preached from 1st Peter, Mb chapter, and 1st, '11 and 3J verses. Tbe sermon wa an elaboration of Presbyterian church polity. After the sermon the candidates presented themselves in front et tbe pulpit where they received tbe solemn charge appertaining te tbe elllce of elder. Tbe pastor and the existing session gathered about them, and, with the laying en et hands ordained them. Tbe name of the newty-erdslued members are: Harry H. Williamson, Rlehsid C, Rese, Jehn Johnsten and Dtt Hei Rohrer. The servlee closed with the singteg el the hymn beginning with tbe words " Blest be the tie that binds." In tbe evening Dr. Mitchell preached a aermen en the resurrection from tbe words feuud In Luke, Slth chapter, 0th and 7th versea. The congregation at tbe evening meeting was also large, services Impressive and tbe mmle exceptionally fine. MKKTIMU Of I'UKSIIVTBBV. The Westminster pretbytery meets in Yerk te-day. Dr. Mitchell left Lancaster tbls morning te attend 1L An election of commissioners te tbe general assembly which meeta at Omaha, Neb., en tbe third. Tuesday In May, will be held ; tbe atatlatlcal reports en tbe condition of tbe churches will be read, and the sessienal records will be received. Rev. S. A. Martin, of Lincoln University, will preach tbe opening aermen of the session. Prasbjurlsn Memerial. There were no deoeratlouaor special Kaster service lu this church yesterday except tbe presentation of artificial eggs te tbe pupils et tbe inrant department et tne eunasy scuoei. At tbe close of tbe school In tbe afternoon, tbe ordinance or baptism for children wa observed. At the evening servlee the sacra ment of the Lord's supper waa celebrated, a very large number of communicants taking park Nine persons were admitted te mem bership la the ohureh. During the evening the pastor, Kev. Thompson, took occasion te speak of tbe spiritual growth of the church, which he believes Is new In a mere premising condition than ever before. Dak atresl M. K. ehareH. There were no apental Raster decoration at the Oak sweet Mlthedlst obureh. The sermons morning and evening were preached by Rev. J, R. T. Gray. The speelal musie at the morning servlee wa tbe anthem "New I Christ Klsen Tedsy." in the evening tbe speelal anthem wa " Christ the Lord I Risen Today." The soles were sung by Lei Is llMr, Katie Kyae, Emma Hats and Dr. Wltberew. t. Peal's MstbedlM. The special musie of the morning service at HL Paul's Methodist church was aa Kaster anthem by tbe choir. Kev. Rheade preached a sermon en the resurrection. In tbe after noon the Hundsy school celebration wa held, Keeh child was presented with a chocolate egg and rabbIL A novel feature wa tbe dis tribution of what were termed golden eggs. These were of large else, made of weed, are hollow, and an opening Is msde In them In which coins can tie dropped. Tbe eggs were distributed te these of the Hundsy school who desired them, and the intention la te have an " egg-bresking " festival In a faw months. The amounts contributed by these bsvlng the egg wilt lis counted In the pres ence of tbe Hundsy school, en a day In be ap pilnted, and the proceed applied te the purchase of an organ ler the Hundsy school. turn MeitriAn. Ileaatllul r lowers enrt EiccllMt leslc at Ibe Orange Street Obereb. Following their sncient custom, tbe Mora vian assembled In their church at six o'clock en Hunday morning. The reading of tbe Kaster morning litany aud tbe story of the resurrection, and the singing or an anthem by the cbelr, made a eervlce et praise in keeping with the occasion and tbe perfect weather. There were mere preeent at this Hunday morning service than there have usually been In tbe past. At half-past ten tbe cburcb was crowded and ttie beautiful Kaster litany of the Mora vian church mutt have beeu appreciated by alL Tbe cbelr opened tbe services with an Easier anthem and followed the litany with a voluntary tbat waa beautifully rendered. Mr. Ilark'a sermon was from the text "He Is net here, be Is risen," but the speaker prfacbed from tbe book of nature and the lessens of the spring, having close around him naturb'a masterpieces tnoreeleiiuentthan words. These floral decorations were elaborate and bold lu dmlgu aud the general effect waa strikingly beautiful. In tbe centre of tbe platform and under tbe arch rose a heavy cress of flaming scarlet relieved by an oc casional Hake of white. It was eight feet in height aud very maaslve, and being placed obliquely bad a very strong and firm ap pearance. Hanging In tbe arcb directly ever It was a white sstln scroll with the words In scsrlet, "He Is Risen" and tbe green mound sloping from tbe base of the cress bete the Inscription In white flowers, "He Is net here" At tbe base of the cress was a cluster et growing ferns, and alt ever the meuua were little knots Jef pan ales. Te the rlKbt and left of tbe arcb were vases et Miles and rim buda, and back of the erens ou either Hide bread leaved trop ical Plants. !U.kets of violets and forma of cut flivvers were tastefnlly disposed en the chancel, and in front et the reading desk steed a large vase el lliwers. In tbe evening at 7:15 o'clock there wasa children's ser ser ser vioe which waa very well attended. Tbe Sunday school entered Hinging an Easter chorus; there wasa short prayer and then the by urn " liy ilsy the Western winds are low." Alter this came a recitation by three little girls. Helen Hoetwner hreughta basket of violets te the rreN slid recited a stanza of a poem. Mary Kldille brought lilies and a poem te ult and then a wreath et arbutus was preaented and Mr. Hark announced that Klith Mowrer who wns te bavu given it bad been taken sick and Kdltb Dlllaudertler wasub8tltuted. Tbe three little girls recited a verse together, Ada Perter and Minnie Greluer sang a duet with geed etlecL Mr. Hark tbeu delivered a short address and In conclusion asked for ten proofs or tbe resurrection which were given by ten of tbe scholars very promptly. Then came the hymn " The Lord Is King," a short pray er, tbe by mil " Abide With Me" and ibe benediction. After tbe benediction tbe children of the Infant data each received two egg, one or chocolate. ML Mart's Caibelle Chureh. The attendance at HL Mary' Catholic ehurch at all the services en Easter Hunday waa large. Tbe Hrat maas was eelebrated at 8 o'clock, at which tbe music wss furnished by a cbelr of children. At tbe 10 o'clock mass the choir sang tbe Kyrie and Gleria from Mnzart'a Twellth Mass and tbe balance was Millard's Mass In R fltL Tbe offertory waa Dresaler'a arrangement of tbe Alleluia, with chorus from Lambllette. Tbe soloists were Mi.sea Mid one Lewell and Rellly, soprane: Frank McClain and Alten Kelb, tenor ; Mlaaea Rhoads and Lecher, alto, and W. O. Fralley and Dr. W. II. Lewell, bass. Rev. Dr. McCullagh preached a sermon en the gospel el the day. In tbe atternoeu Mil lard's vespers in Harmony was sung. The music waa unusually flue. Tbe only decora decera decora tlene were ou tbe main altar. With Its many bouquets and floral dealgna aud hundreds of lighted candles the altar looked very beau. turn. HI Antheny'. Catholic Churrb. The music was never Oner than at SI. An An teony's cburcb ou Hunday. At tbe early mass the number of communicants ws very large. At 10 o'clock the choir sang Mozart's Twelfth Mass, with organ and orchestra ao ae ao ceuipauimenL The soloists were Cella Hep- tig, soprano; Mrs. Jehn Hlemenz, alto; Harry Drarhtiar, tenor, and Jehn Hlemenz, has. Tbe orchestra el eight pieces was led by Prel. Christ I turner, and Mary Decker presided at the organ. The Te Oium waa sung at tbe clee of the mass by the congre gation with orchestra accompaniment. The sermon at tbe 10 o'clock mass en the resur rection was preached by Father Kshl. Tbe only floral devolutiens at this church were en the altars and they preseuled a handsome ap pearance, The church was thronged at all tbe aervlcea. HI. Jeseph's Usl helle. The deoeraiioua at HL Jeseph's Catholic church were tbe same as at the ether Catho lic churches or tbe city en the main altar. Masses were celebrated at 8 and 10 o'clock and tbe attendanoe at lnth wa very large. Tbe number of oemmunicanta at the early mass was larger thau en any K iiter Huuday in many years. The muile wss unusually Hee. Colen He thai. Rev. O. Prlee preached a aermen en Hunday morning en "The Resurrection." In the alternoen a children's service wss held. The scholars assembled In their aoheol room aud proceeded te the main church room where tbe exercises were held. A special pre. gramme, consisting of carols and responsive readings were gene through with. Hiram Croome aang a sole aud the pregramme closed with the presentation or two eggsTb each of the scholars. In tbeevenlng tbe exer cises consisted of the celebration or the church ordinance oemmunlon and feet washing. Tbe only decorations were large plants placed within tbe altar railing. Covenant V. B. Church. The aer vices at this church were or tbe Kts ter character. Rev. J. B. Funk, the pastor. had for his subject, Because I live ye shall also live." The Hundsy aoheol children .-e-eelved presents, and in the evening the third anniversary ei tbe aoheol waa held la the audience room, The oaureh waa nlied with aa attentive throng. The pregramme was mads ap of dialogues, music, reports and recitations by the young folks, All did very well. The report of the superintendent showed the school in a prosperous growing condition. It is certainly one of the most progressive school In tbe city, a It I the only one that has adopted the " graded sys tem," by which the soheol Is divided Inte divisions, somewhat en the common school order. The musie wss especially line at all the services. Seea4 Kvaagailcal. There were no special decorations at the Sec ond Evangelical church Kaster Hunday. Tbe morning aermen was preached from Luke xxl v., 3 1 : ' He la risen," aud the even ing aermen waa from Ames xlll., 5 : " When the Hahhath ha laawl." UMATH Of BBHBW BHUMT. A Well Kaesra Grocer Who Was an Active Member at Maar Organisatien. Henry Hhert, who kept a grocery store at Frederick and Christian streets, died st his home en Hunday night or consumption. He bad been In bad health for some lime but only took hi bed last Tuesdsy. Deceased waa born In Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, and wa 4.1 years of sge en April I. He cams te America In 1854 and settled In Lancas ter. On August 10, 1801 he enlisted In tbe Mb United Hlates cavalry and waa wounded at Petersburg. He re enlisted In 1801 and was mustered out el servlee In 1807. Fer a number or years past he has been In the grocery business In this city. He was a member or Lsncaster ledge, Ne. 68, Knights or Pythias, and for three years past hss been sir knight commander of Lancaster division, Ne. n, Uniform Rank K. or P. He wasa charter member of Admiral Reynolds pest, 405, Grand Army of tbe Republic He also belonged te Red Jacket tribe of Red Men. Fer years he had been a member or the Mionnercber and Llederkranz He took an active Interest In tbe different societies te which be belonged, snd was always ready snd willing te de the work sssigned him. He was popular with friends and associate and hla leea will be keenly felL Besides a wife be leaves three children. Oas4hefJain.aM.il. James Nell, a prominent citizen of Mount Nebo, Martie township, died at Wm. Hwel' gsrt's hotel, at Slack water en Haturday after neon about 3 o'clock, aged 73 years. luae Hfreps's Faeetal The funeral el Isaac Swope took place yee terdsy morning from fats late residence, 25 ConestegaatreeLlt was very largely attended, and erieen coaches and a number of ether carriages followed the .remains te Mecbanlca burg, where tbe Interment was made in tbe Lutheran cemetery. AM VKtULVBD MtBTBHt. Tbs Child round In the ConMtega Allowed te Hwlra Away Without An laqae.t. Tbe mystery connected wltb tbe finding of the dead body of a child in tbe Conestoga by some high school boys, en Frldsy, has net yet been explained. It appears tbat tbe boys were walking along tbe banks of the stream, and one et them was attracted by a box which be saw lying In the creek about ten feet Irem tbe shore. Tbe water waa but little ever a toot In depth and tbe boy pulled tbe box te the shore wltb a piece et tree limb. Te the box a geed -sized stone waa tied with a strong rope ever a yard in length. Tbe box waa wrapped In paper which was taken off. It had a sliding lid, and when the boys pulled It back they discovered tbst it contained tbe dead body of a female child. Hew long tbe body was In the water no one knows, but It wa In no way decomposed. After the boy had taken a leek at It they again plaeed It Inte tbe box and threw it in tbe creek. They left tbe stone off and watched tbe box as It floated down the stream and out el slghL The coroner wss notified en Friday evening or tbe finding of tbe body, but thatefllclal made no attempt te recover it or unravel the mystery. It certainly was a case for Investi gation, as it may have been a murder. II. lit Fer Forgery. Complaint was made before Alderman Deen by J. Fred Kener, of tbls city, charging Emanuel Baat, of Schuylkill county, with forging a promissory note, or which the fol lowing Is a copy : "Sciiuvi.Kir.r. Ham:n, Aug. 1, 1SS5. Four mentbs alter date I premlte te pay te the order of Emanuel Jlant, five thousand three hundred aud nineteen dollars, at tbe Miners' National bank at Petlaville, Pa., without defalcation. Value received. (Signed) Maiiv Hast." Tbe complaint charges tbat tbe accused fraudulently algned the name of Mary Hast te tbe above note, " with intent te defraud tbe Ephrata National bank." Bast wss arrested en Friday, at Ashland, Schuylkill county, by Officer Weaver, of thla city, who went there for tbat purpose. Bast entered ball in tbe sum or f 10,000 before 'Squire Denagbue, of Ashland, te anawer tbe cemplalut at Lancaster quarter session, whereupon Alderman Decn returned the case te court. Ba.lnas Trouble, in City and Coeoty. Execution was issued te-day againat Casper Keebler, brewer, by Valentine Hcbeld aud Martin Helbel for (4,000. An execution waa also Issued a few days age by tbe Union National bank, of ML Jey, for $1,382 48 Hla stock waa levied upon by tbe sheriff and will be sold en Haturday. Tbls afternoon Mr. Keebler made an assignment for tbe benefit of creditors te Michael Ilaberbusb and Valen tine Hcbeld. Geerge Elcbelberger, of Kapbe township, baa assigned bis property for tbe beuellt of creditors, te Jehn U. .slier, or ML Jey. Ames Hblaaler and wife, Paradise town ship, have made a similar disposition el their property te Jacob lllldebrand, el Straxburg borough. Mere ler Hie Tramp., Tbe fund for the German tramps keeps growing slowly but surely. Following are tbe latest contributions : Cash Lsun... ........... . ... .......... ......i Cash .tire . tee . 12 .3 .. 60 25 $52 60 Previously acknowledged.. Franklla-Mar.hall College Anniversaries. Kreiterlck, Mil, Dispatch te Haiti mere fun. Rev. Tbes. G. Apple, president of Frank lin and Marshall college, at Lancaster, de livered a highly Interesting address In tbe Reformed cburcb Hunday night te a large congregation en tbe subject el tbe centennial et Franklin college and semicentennial an niversary or Marshal college, which were consolidated into the present Institution. Masting of th. State Heard of ilealth. The sixth regular meeting et the Htate Beard of Health will beheld In Uarrlsburg en Thursday, April 11. While much rou tine buatness of Importance te tbe state will be transacted, the chief interest ei tbe asso ciation te the publle will eentre in theaunual address before tbe beard, which will be de livered in the ball or tbe Heuse or Represen tatives, en the evening of Ihe same dsy, by the Hen. K. A. Weed, M. D., of Pittsburg, Anether Attempt en lb Ctar'a Life. The Vienna correspondent of tbe Londen Ist aaya a report is current te the etitct tbat another attempt te murder tbe czar waa made en tbe Marskey read, in HL Petersburg, last Wednesday, and tbat a atudent and a woman were arrested who were carrying betnba under their plaid. Broke Ula Lag. Gee. Ferd,of Ne, 240 Fulton atreet,breke hi leg thla afternoon while jumping eat of Gee. Whiteside's butcher wagon, opposite Jehn Beet's boiler works. UNUEK A BIG BLACK CLOUD. m ermm wvvm bvndmbb mAitmuAB mm- r LOt KB VHBBUBD WltB MOHHMBt. rihj-renr Arrests Mads and tbs Ustactlv. Altar tbs Olhr-ll Kind or Artie! Meer4 Uew a Wasters Lin of tbe r. K. K. Was toeMly Plaedsrad PiTTSiuine, April II. At 2:4& o'clock this morning Colonel Nerman M. Smith, officially connected with tbe Pennsylvania railroad transfer In tbl city, said : " Fer three year tbe railroads In the Pennsylvania company's system, principally en the Pittsburg, Cincin nati and HL Leuis division, have been sys tematically robbed. Cars en sidings and en moving trains have been broken open and merchandise of every description stolen. It Is estimated that the company has had te psy for at least (400,000 worth of geed telen while In transit. Detectives have been working en the case for months. Every thing being ready, we decided te make a move all along tbe line between Columbus A Pittsburg, and twelve o'clock, midnight, was fixed te strike tbe blew. Eighty war rant have been Issued for men In Pittsburg. 1 can't tell hew many ler ether places, but It waa for nearly every point along the line. It Is tbe most extensive rsld or tbe kind In railroad circles tbat has ever occurred." The above was given In explanation of tbe concerted raid upon the bearding places and homes of Pan Handle railway empleyes, conductors and brakemen, by a squad com posed of 100 city policemen, detectives and ward constables shortly alter laat midnight. At 1:15 o'clock two prisoners were escorted te tbe Jail from their homes en Try streeL These were speedily followed by ethers from tbe same locality and Brown's "Railroaders' hotel," en Washington streeL At ( o'clock thla morning forty four conductors and brakemen were locked up In the oeunty jail, one entire wing of whlcb has been specially set apart for their accommodation. The ar rests will net cease until neon te day when It Is thought tbe entire eighty will be cecured, A 11 trains due will be only by that hour. Be far but one haa resisted arrest and he wss resdlly subdued. Early trains from tbe West were held In the yard by a display of a red signal irem tbe block at Fourth avenue. Tbe officers bearded tbe trains, knowing tbe men tbst were wanted, promptly secured them and marched them teJaU, and no train arrived tbat did net lese one or mere men from lta crew. Search warrants were msde out tbls morning for several houses, sus pected ss "fences" lu receiving and disposing of the stolen property. It id currently be lieved tbat much of tbe stolen goods will be recovered. NAMLS OF TrtOSP AHKBSTKD. The following la a partial Hat of the men new confined In tbe county Jail as a result of tbe raid : Jehn Kirkwood, H. R. Kubn, C. Longnecker, W. T. Lavelle, Geerge Merris, M. B. Deyle, J. H. Fisher, Ssm Geedman, A. Griffiths, William Isett, W. C. Martin, W. H. Reth, Jehn Sweeney, T. C. Shea, C. Shanks, J. A. Tayler, H. C. Thomsen, William Briggs, T. O. Guesball, T. G. llanjny, Jehn Hastings, M. J. Joyce, V. E. Myersy Edward Wolf, J. F. Uagerty, Jehn F. Glbbs, Mack Reberta, J. P. Brennan, Rebert Mackey, B. C. Connelly, Geerge Scbrur, L. Black, Themas Vincent, A. L. Cellie, W. C. Beals, Jehn A. Bowser, Charles Donevan, Jebn Martin, J. W. Aber, J. W. Klchey, J. Wright, H, W. McCurry, J.T. Rlney, J. L. Lawsen and Baker. The man Baker, a brakeman, Is con fronted by thirty-eight charges, the meit Important of which la that of murder. Early one morn ing some time age, at Hberidan station, a freight train stepped for water. An attack waa made en tbe crew, and In tbe fight tbe fireman was sheL He afterwards died from bis injuries. Baker la accused of firing tbe shot tbat killed tbe fireman. It waa found tbat two cars bsd been epeued and their con tents stolen. Tbe plana for tbe spprebenslen of tbe railroaders were worked up and con ducted by Jebn T. Nerrls, tbe Springfield, Ohie, detective of national repute. A Hteubenvllle, Ohie, special says : " Ne arrests bave beeu made in tbls city. Three detectives left early tbla morning for Denl ann, and will make several arrests there dur ing tbe dsy. All along tbe read between Pittsburg and Columbus men are being taken from trains, from their homes snd bearding houses. Railroad men ere greatly exalted." Up te tbe hour of neon forty eight arrests in connection with the railroad robberies have been made. Twenty of the railroaders, emphatically denylng all knowledge of crooked work, were arrested at Brewn'a hotel in this city. An examination of their rooms, however, disclosed a large quantity et valuable merchandise that had been taken from the railroad. There are still about two hundred unserved warrants out, and alto gether ever four hundred informatiens have been ledged. nennF.niKs en etheu no a us. Chief el Police Brokaw intermed your rep resentative at neon that empleyes of tbe Pennsylvania railroad, tbe Pittsburg, Fert Wayne & Cblcage read, tbe Pittsburg, Cin cinnati ft SL Leuis railroad, tbe Cleveland & Pittsburg railroad bave been systematically robbing cars ter months, and tbat sev eral days must elapse before arrests will ceaae. Chief Brokaw says tbat the credit et securing tbe evidence of stealing, fixing tbe identity of the thieves, and locat ing tbe properly Is principally due te tbe D. H. Gllkinsen American detective agency et Pittsburg. Tbe warrants for searching the homes, rooms and different bearding house of the men under arrest were served te day. As a result wagon lead upon wagon lead of merchandise baa been unleaded at Detective Gllklnson'aeUlcas en Diamond streeL Among the articles oenficcated were cigars by tbe thousand, silks snd satins by the web, silver ware, beets, shoe, books, dress goods, jew elry, revolvers, and In fact all conceivable kinds el mercbandlscOn nearly every man ar rested waa round mere or less stolen property together with numerous pawn tickets, snd a peculiarly constructed, pin with which seals en car doers bad been loosened and again closed In sueh manner as defied detection. Jehn II. Hampton, attorney for tbe Penn sylvania railroad company and all Its lines west of this city, said te-day : "On tbe Pun Handle read are eighty f eight crews. Ic Ic veatlgatlen developed tbe fact tbat 75 cf these crews were banded together in a syste matic manner for tbe purpose of robbing tbe cars In their charge. A most deplorable fea ture of the case w as that tbey were stealing whisky and concealing It lu their cabooses and many were lueie or less drunk all the time." At 2 o'clock fifty-four arrests had been made. Probably tbe most important arrest of the day wa made at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. James Yeung, et Allegheny City, called at the Jail office and Inquired for one of the prisoners. He was promptly arrested and locked up. Mr. Yeung told a detec tive tbat be was net a railroader and had called en business. lie is tbe possessor of valuable informaien, however, snd ha already given up sufficient pointers te posi tively identify thirteen entire crew In con nection with the thefts. Other arrests bave been made, but bow many, or names, cannot be learned at this hour (3 p. m.) Ons Hundred and Hliiy Around Stseb.nvill., STauBENViLLB, Ohie, April 11 Tem Hanley, brakeman, arrested at Pittsburg, charged with complicity In the freight rob- bery, la the only one who lives In thla vi cinity. Hsversl arrests were made thla morn morn leg at Cadi Junction, twanty-flve miles west, where a " fence" has been In existence for several months past. A number of ar. rests were also made at Dsnlaen and ether points east ei Columbus. A large foree of detectives u at the Virginia and Pennsylva nia state line, eight miles east of here arrest ing all suspected parties aa fast as they arrive en the tralna. One hundred and sixty war rants In all have been issued for tbls locality. In diana reLis, April 1L Pan Handle cam leaded here have bees systematically robbed during the past year, and tbe agents bsve furnished much el tbe evidence wnicn led te the detection or the tbelvee. Ne ar rests have yet been made here. TH BWDB PAhK BBBTIHU. A Vast Throng Oalh.r and tbe Antt-Oeerelea Damonstnvtlen Order Ij and Kathsalaatle. Londen, April 1L Today, tbe day ap pointed for tbe great radleal demonstration at Hyde Park te pretest sgslnst the passage of the Irish coercion bill, dawned bright and clear with a balmly atmosphere and brilliant aunsblne. At an early hour large massei of werklngmen assembled at the various deslg. nated rendezvous and forming In long pro pre pro eessions began wending their way toward Hyde Park. Vast crowds were seen march ing from every district of Londen headed by bandaef music. Tbe leaders came first In carriages. A number of banners with the portraits of Mr. Gladstone, Davltt and Father Kelly Inscribed with the words "Justice te I relsnd" were carried by the processienist. The greatest enthusiasm prevails. In tbe park fourteen stands for speakers bsve been erected along the whole frontage facing the fashionable park lane. The processienists wesr green rosettes cut se as te Imitate the shsmreck, pinned te tbe Isppels of their coats. The authorities have taken every pre caution te prevent an outbreak or disturb ance of any kind. A large foree of polies is held In reserve at tbe police stations nearest tbe park te be used in case of an emergency. The meeting bids fslr te be tbe largest ever held in this city. Tbe meeting was tbe Isrgest ever held In thla city, and was a most orderly and enthu siastie gathering. Alter a number et speeches bad been delivered, denouncing tbe enactment of tbe coercive measure new be fore Parliament, an antl coercion motion was put simultaneously from the fourteen plat forms and unanimously carried wltb the wildest enthusiasm. Mrs. Glsdstene watched the precession from a window In Piccadilly and received an ovation. The Socialists stele a march en tbe police and held a meeting In Trafalgar square. Several platferma were erected, from which the speakers indulged In some Inflammatory speeches. Tbe meeting wa very noisy throughout Killed Bar Children With a flee. . Amehicus, Ga., April It Mrs, Hykle Williams, a colored woman, was ledged in Jail Haturday nigbt for murder. Lizzie Peel, a young colored girl, was left Saturday morning te take care of Mrs, Williams' children. On the mother's return In tbe evening tbe children complained that L'zzie had been harsh wltb them, when Mrs. Williams seized a hoe Tend' (literally chopped them te death. Tbe negrees were preparing te lynch tbe mur deress when tbe elncers arrested her. Metber and Sen Drowned. Bat City, Mich., April 11 William Marvls, aged 20, and his metber were drowned at a late hour Haturday night, eight miles from Bay City, in a dredge cut along the aide of tbe read leading te Quannacaseee, near which place they lived en a farm. They were re turning home, and it is thought the horses took fright and they were thrown from the wagon. Tbe bodies were recovered yester day. Twe Beys Mnrd.red. Memi'ius, Tenn., April 11. Saturday morning the body cf Willie Bryant, a colored boy of 15, was leund in an abandoned cistern of tbe Cbickasaw Refining company. Yes terday tbe body of Willie King was also found In tbe cistern. It was supposed their drowning was accidental until it was found tbe necks of both were broken, when foul play was suspected and F. M. Mills, a watch man at tbe refinery, haa been arreested for their murder. Mr. itlaln Vary Blck. Chicago, April 1L Special dispatches and private information received after mid night say that Mr. Blalue la very sick and cannot yet be moved, that symptoms of pneu monia have developed and tbe pbyslelans allow only nurses In the slek room. An Agd Man Destrej BlnualL Bloeminoton, HL, April 11 Mr. J. H, Mahan, of Lexington, one of tbe old and prominent men of tbat place, committed sui cide yesterday by cutting his threat and stabbing himself about the heart with a pocket knife. m Hnlclde Djr Urewnlnc. Richmond, Ind., April 11. Mrs, James A. Benuett, a bride of three years, arose this morning and jumped from a high bridge Inte Whitewater river, where ahe was after ward found dead by her husband. She waa unquestionably Insane. ' m Wind Carries Away Reor. Hastings, Neb., April 11 A terrible wind and dust storm passed ever tbls city Saturdsy, unroeting tbe opera house and City National bank. Considerable ether damage was done In the dlltereut parts of the city. Flees Frem Ul. Creditors. Bloeminuton, 111., April 11 David K. Mitchell, a stock buyer, has disappeared, leaving creditors lu tbe lurch te tbe extentef ffi 000 te (5,000. He baa done business here for several years. Tbe money was obtained largely through false pretenses, &n m. 1, Uead. Londen, April 11. Mr. Charles Newdl gate, formerly member of Parliament for North Warwickshire, aiea yeaiereay,aged 71 years. a i TKLKUHarUlO TAPS. 690 stove meulders are en a strike in Cbl cag. The funeral of the murdered girl at Rail way, N. J., took place te-day and waa largely attended. The town of Coryden, Kentucky, waa almost destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Fifteen beuse in the business portion were reuuoeaie mBAXHBB SBtllOAXlVMA, Washington, D. C, April lL-Fcr astern Pennsylvania : Slightly cooler, M fair weather, westerly winds, becoming variable. Writ el Estrepsmsul. On tbe petition or Uriah Eckart, pre sented by Brown A Hensel, Judge Living ston has granted a writ of estrepemenl against Charles Hall. Tbe allegation I that the defendant Is cutting limber from plaln tltrs land in Hadsbury township. m Beyten at HI Jearasf " Ms. Captain Paul Beyten, who started In hla rubber suit from Hudsen, N. Y., at neon ea Tuesdsy te paddle te the Battery, a distance mmUesTerrlTsd at hla destination about 8 oVIeok Sunday alteraepn. Mr. Boytea seemed little the worse for bis Journey, al though it was stated tbat he had lest Iwsaty pounds is weight since he started. GEORGE W. FOWl - 4 vrf' 4 COaeJTM BUHABAB II j out we jftrMrMAtsk . .. V'T.!' - .; A reai Metisan Maw k? reef Optalmi Tnat (Malta MllBWlf eaaary avsasarrksg, fate t Weaad Islllsisa kf WW Geerge W. Peels, tea) was subbed and badly weeka age te-day by Ales tbla morning shortly tbe realdenee et hla fata nazu west King street. itn The wound from wktea law WM suffered healed ea the entasis Mt4jM atterwsrds taken wita paesMMsBsai I Haturday morning It was aetieM I growing worse and last o'clock Dr. Foreman, thai called In Dr. Carpenter aaa N consultation. They then saw was a critical one. Shortly the sick man began te cempiasa fl his back. Ula father took fceM -! hi wife went down stairs pistes te spply te his back. Wfe turned ahe notleed a change M I who became unconscious and diett'l moments, Ula death was very his people. 'i This morning Corener Uoaeau with District Attorney Weaver ajVawv decided te held an Inquest. He la s jury consisting of Martin B. Fry, JswsVJ uoea, u. ii. rssnaeni, Cbrtattaai .- Jeremiah Rife and Aldus C. Herr, Da,' L. Herr, assisted by Dra, Feremae, I mlck aed Kbertnan, made a pest : tbe presence el tbej ury, district sMeraaf'l several ethers. Altermaklngauora)gfeae animation ur. uerr made a short i He said tbat they had found wound one-halt Ineb In length ptvsasstl tbe clavlcal vein and immediately It was three-fourths of an Inch frees sts) ternsl articulation, and passesTdawa. and backwards, Injuring tbe vela stely beneath and entering taa cavity, producing a large tffnsleae compressing the lung and setting of) tensive Inflammation of It and IM membrane. Tbe aack of the heart wat I te be lnllamed and partially filled with I fluid. Tbe liver, stomach and I in a healthy condition. In the ODtaleaaf I doctor the Immediate cause of death ' endary hem merrbaga brought abeat ajM Injury te tbe vein. !.. Alter hearing Dr. Herr'a atatement IM; uueat waa adjourned until to-merrowi Ing at ten o'clock when tbe Jury wIU in tbe orphans' court room. Tbe stati tbe ether nbvslclans and ' will then be beard and a verdlet be reached. Tbe deceaeed was 27 age In January last. He' was a son of Penlz, tbe well knemn. painter, learned that trade wltb wis father for be worked for years. When Mayer I went Inte office Geerge was appointed.! key at tbe atatien house. He resigns ' position about a month age aaa I -work at hla trade ler hla I whliatBT en bnUdtng lla whlnh MatiifZlaJn MB) the circumstances l I.NTEI.I.KIK.NCBR. Geerge WBSB fellow, of jovial disposition and y wltb bla associates. He had for several yeara and leaves wita small child ren. Tbe time ler the fuaxi net yet been set A GOOD BfKCTACDLAB FLAT. 0. B, asrdlasr's Company Fleas the FB in ' Ze Ze." iv On Haturday evening "ZoZe," ism spectacular play, was given at Fulton beuse by C. R. Gardiner's oempsny. piece was new te Lancaster people and, I may bave been tbe cause of the all ence. The attraction was surely de of a large crowd, beemse It Is a geed mere is suwcleut plot in " Ze Ze " te tain Interest In the play throughout, bat its success it depends largely upon, and spectacular eilecla. The scenery, ' is very beautiful, la nearly all etrriaa) I company and the costumes were of I oes'lyklud. The calcium light added te the effect In some scene. The i very large and strong. The Bawtaff- was taken by Mis Blanehe CartfswaV j ttruiand charming woman, wa M1 yeara of age. Tbe young graduate el Vaasar college been very successful en the stag entrance Inte tbe profeaslen. Thai Rhodedtmlrom Is taken by Tesm another pretty woman, who bettah geed actress is a singer. Until was a member of "Tne Little Tyeeea'fJ pany. There are a number of I show aud all are attractive looking. are seen te great advantage in- taa drills, Ac Tbe principal Is tbst of Captain Belt, U- Adams, formerly tbe elawa' sumes It Mr, Adams lu a speaking part here before I evening and be certainly scored a hhV aa brimful or run and pleased IM mnch as he did in days seue by m Ueklnir Ifumntu Dumvtu. Hfk reaa Ing in tbe second act wa very clever, i. J r arret waa very lueuy as usonevaB.i the Irishman : and the ether msmataw party pleased. A little darkey, what! duced In several acts, msde leta at 1 bis Bengs and dances snd funny spa Altbeugh tbe company did net! ly here the publle wa aatlaaed, l tbev come again tbe people wiu i Tbe troupe gees from here te Ya they appear te night and en xavi tbey will be in Columbia. Thai these places will find it aa MUaesM of their patronage. ' Mia MaatsBj's Fea Until a fewdayaage, Mlaa Tenal of tbe Ze Ze" cempear, was the i el a very tine pug deg, which aba teetJ has a great renaneas ter aegs, ana her grief ha bean vary great tTpea I rival In Lweaner she at once ing for a new deg. This meralag i chased a fine eight-weeks-old pug stahll Ulran, anasbetett town nappy, Did Met Appear. On Saturday evening a talent waa te have been glvea atreet theatre te Ex-Manager several ether. When eight 0i waa found tbat an audience had cured. The number of people tbat the money wa refunded formanee was given. The aramesef baas bill. OB I a loilewa: At PkUsdelralet. Philadelphia 3 s at Uenwmh 13, Loulariueei ai ws en IB, BUnsle lrn u,... f H.r sense i mere P. Bosten 3 1 at St, -kiaATi at Broek ivat swatw natNaararks MetsUi Htaajra Ihe Baltimore ome is ruwssj astecuebmeai or aissjaway, dally the Brooklyn, Taa solve KUrey'a oervei ea I m .tiV-.i'ji ABMTSBJBB fseeretanr Falrehild mdalloatee.year-el4a( Keraeeaaa far bravery tav hla Bursal, who fell tesBBBSw near Neveralak Hahasltil jfc. yeaaa tSEfe - wjjji q iv.iW' l , .'-"', fcsa?seH" jji. . i- 4tWV1 'TJ &as&M& !. ;.:4fc., .I1E t
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