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Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25

liter Dnvis sson Gone, Detained
by at,a IN "A sad Chapter in
an Awful History.
Latrobe Advance.
A crazy man in the lookup, was what
the writer heard carelessly spoken on the
streets on Friday morning. An investi-
cation showed that there was poor un
fortunate there, whose reason has been
overthrown, suffering from the thousand
fears and vagaries of disordered mind.
1t was Walter Davis of Johnstown who
came to town the previous evening and
approached the officer asking to be taken
to Jail "becsuse," as he said "they are
after me, and | must 60 to jail or be
killed." All night long he paced
his narrow cell, pursued by inn
aginary foes or burned by imaginary
fire. 81 have two babies here"
he told the reporter, pointing to a quilt
the policeman had provided him with
1--WE been trying to kick the life out of
them but | can't ;" and he kicked the
quilt again and then gathered it up, say
ing DO you see them?" Thus he
continued until the bystanders turned
away with sighs and expressions of SYM
pathy Last spring Walter Davis was
happy and prosperous. He had a
wife and three children and his
future seemed bright. But that fatal
May day came, the water of the South
Fork dam burst their confines and rushed
upon the city and all night long pursued
their deadly work when the next day
dawned the waters had receded and
Walter Davis, like many others began to
search for his dear ones. He found them
ALL wife and babes, but they were cold in
death. He went to work to save
their bodies from the wreck of his home
and with his own hands prepared them
for the grave. Then the empowering
sorrow burst upon him. He tried to
drown it in drinks but there was no sur
cease from it there. Friends tried to
cheer him in vain, and his reason tottered
on its throne and fell, and another
heartrending chapter is added to the his
tory of that flood There was many ex
pressions of regret here, as Davis was
well known here, particularly in base ball
circles, as he had taken great interest
In the game and was considered one Of
the best amateur umpires In the county.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
THE FEARLESS SOLDIER.

Once upon a time there was brave
soldier named John. After passing
eight years in the army, according to
the requirements of the law. he re-en-
listed for eight years more, and then for
eight years more. At the end OF these
twenty-four years he was discharged,
aad he left his regiment, carrying with
him pound OF bread and six pennies, all
the property that he possessed in the
world.
"Yes," he said to himself as he walked
along the highway; "a pound OF bread
and six pennies, that is what L have
gained by serving the king for twenty
four years. But am in Gods hands.
What is the use in finding fault2 shall
only work myself into passion"
A little further on poor old beggar
man stopped him and asked for charity.
"What can 1 give you" replied John,
"I who have served the king for twenty
four years and have gained only a pound
of bread and six pennies"
But the beggar insisted. and the char
table John took his knife and cut the
bread in two pieces and divided 1t and
his pennies with the old man.
The beggar ate his half the loaf greed
i1y, and when he had finished he said:
"Since you possess generous heart
and have shared with me all that you
have in the world will grant you one
wish. What do you desire?"
"My bag here is empty" replied John.
al desire to be able to make anything
enter IL that choose"
80 DO it, said the old man, and he
disappeared:
A short time afterward, as John was
passing through a town, he saw in a
shop q loaf OF bread as white as snow
and an appetizing sausage.
"Into my bagp he cried.
Immediately the bread rolled toward
him like q cartwheel, and the sausage
plided along like q snake.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
Bear Grass.

Excellent fiber suitable for cordage
and bagging has been made from the
common "bear grass" which grows in
great abundance along the gulf coast.
An Alabama gentleman, who has made
some experiments with the grass, claims
that the fiber can be produced at the
cost of 2 cents per pound. Tho fiber ap-
pears to be equal in texture and strength
to the finest MANILA. The strength
of this grass has long been known to
many OF the rural communities Of Ala
bama, Florida and Georgia, where 1t has
been more or less used for making ropes,
lines and otherwise used in crude way,
especially by plantation negroes.
The claim is made that bear grass will
produce five times as much fiber to the
acre as cotton. But allowing for con-
siderable shrinkage to this estimate,
there can be no doubt that with two cut
tings a season great deal more grass
than cotton can be raised, and that the
co of cultivating would be much less
than with co ton.-Manufacturers Rec
ord.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
PoOR HOUSE DIRECTOR AND AUDI
TOR.

Mr.. Raphael A. Hite, the Democratic
candidate for Poor House Director, is a
native of Carroll township, and is pro-
gressive and industrious farmer. lie is
endowed with sound practical knowledge
that would make him capable guardian
of the interests of the county and those
who are compelled to accept its charity.
The Office of Director of the Poor is one
of the most important to our people. 1t
requires answering firmness and integ-
rity of purpose to guard and promote the
interests Of the taxpayers. The lest people
in the north of the county say Mr.. Hite
possesses these necessary REQUESTS, and
the best elements are heartily for his elec.
ton.
Mr.. Joseph Hipps, Democratic candi-
date for County Auditor was born near
where he resides in Elder township, and is
known for his honesty, integrity, and up
rightness of character. He has good COM
mon sense and is well-qualifed for the
responsible position nc WIN be elected to
fill. Mr.. Hipps has always been an active
Democrat and is worthy the confidence
of the Democracy.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25

They'll Keep sober Hereafter.

Mr.. George Schwing keeps boarding
house at 142 Adam street. The boarders
numbering eighteen, are mostly Ger
mans, and 1t appears that they sometimes
imbibe too freely of the ardent. Two of
the boarders, on Saturday night, got an
unn Usually large amount of the inspiriting
article within themselves-so much, in
fact, that one of them, John Zetterbrat,
first temporarily lost his consciousness,
and while in that condition, lost his
pocket-book, con tanning about $93. On
Sunday morning he had his bed fellow,
Michael White, arrested for larceny. Of
ficers Connery and Munsel, of Conomaugh
borough, took White into custody, but
were unable to find on him either money
or pocket-book. White spent Sunday
and Sunday night in the lookup, and on
yesterday morning was given preliminary
hearing before Squire Mckee. Yester-
day evening the case was continued, and,
after considerable Indefinite testimony,
proving nothing but that Zetterbrat had
lost the money and that White was
in the house when it was taken, set
Element was effected by a division of the
costs between the plaintiff and defend
ant,
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
the CANDIDATE FOR CORONER.

Peter McGough, the Democratic cadi-
date for Coroner, was born In Munster
township, but for very many years has
resided at Portage, where he has been
elected Justice of the Peace, and appoint
ed Postmaster. Squire McGough, as he
is famlliary known, enjoys wide and
substantial acquaintance throughout the
county lr is careful and methodical
man in his business transactions, and will
perform I.e duties of the office of Cor
oner, with 9ilitY and to the credit of the
county. Ii is familiar with the duties
pertaining ~ that office, and being all his
life worGr for the success of Demo-
cratic men d principles, deserves, and
will receive the hearty support of the
party.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
THE FINAL DISTRIBUTION.
Said to be Near at Misunderstanding
Kremer Here.

Said to be Near at Hand-seoretaxy
Kremer Here.
The Commission appointed to distribute
the funGs for the relief of the sufferers by
the flood last May held a meeting at the
Manufacturers Club, Philadelphia, at
which the final arrangements FOR the dis
trbution of the fund were made At the
morning session Governor Beaver, Mayor
N'i"-' 4 sd Nassrr
FItler, Scott, Marvin. Reeves Ogden and
Huber were present.
A committee from Williamsport, con-
sisting of Mayor Foresman and Mir.
Mason, made application to the Commits
sion for a further appropriation for the
relief of the Williamsport district, but no
action was taken upon it by the Commits
sion.
At the afternoon session Govarnor
Beaver was not present, being csllvd to
Harrisburg. Secretary Kremer reported
that claimants at Johnstown in Glasses / ,
2 and 3, excepting the orphans, had been
paid on the basis recommended by the
Board of Inquiry, except in some cases
where changes had been made after refer
ence to the Committee on Classification
and Distribution.
After long discussion it was resolved
to pay out the money appropriated on
the following plan; In losses in Glass 4,
Of $500 VI less, sum shall be paid not
exceeding S400 on losses of 81, 200 and
over $500, a sum not exceeding 5000 /;
on losses of $4,000 and over 81 1000,
sum.not exceeding $500 losses Of over
$4,000 shall be paid pro rata OF the
amount appropriated to the class remain
ing after payment had been made on the
recommended basis, but no payment
shall exceed $4,000. In Glass losses as
established by the Board of Inquiry, of
$500 or less, shall be paid sum not to
exceed $500; losses Of 1000 and over
$500, sum not to exceed $3.50 losses of
over $1,000 shall be paid prorata of the
sum appropriated to the class of the
amount remaining after the payment of
the above claims, but no payment shall
exceed the sum of $4,000.
The Commission also resolved that in
making payments In these classes any
amount heretofore received by the claim
ants shall be charged against the pay.
ments in this distribution. A committee
was appointed consisting Of Messrs.
Reeves and Ogden to take charge OF the
matter of annuities for the benefit Of Or
phans, and the final report was made
from the Lewistown and Remove dis
tricts, and they were audited and found
correct.
The Commission has in its hands at the
present time, besides the $50, 900 lying in
the bank at Johnstown, 81 900, 600, and
will at once commence its distribution
under the plan adopted at this meeting.
Secretary Kremer arrived here yester.
day morning, and Immediately began is
suing checks for the $1,600,000. The
work is being pursued in alphabetical
order. The AS were nearly finished yes
terday. Mailing the checks to the suffer.
ers is the method followed, it being the
most speedy. And besides It keeps the
Secretary out OF range of dissatisfied
claimants.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
JOHN AND THE GHOST.

"Not every one who wishes can enter
hc'e. Let me see what are your
merits"
Il served the king twenty-four yeare
for pound of bread and six pennies.
Is not that sufficiently good actionl
What do you Think"
"Ah that is not sufficient.
"Ahl that Is not sufllcient2 We will
see ?"
AS he spoke the old soldier advanced
resolutely.
The angel stopped him.
''Into my bagp cried John.
ooh! John" said the guardian OF
paradise, "think of the respect you owe
me-"
"Into my bag !" repeated John.
"Think, continued the angel. "The
gates Of paradise are open, and there is
no one to guard them, and every one can
enter"
THAT is precisely what I desire" re-
piled the soldier, entering with head
erect. "Do you think that an old soldier
who, for pound of bread and six pennies
has served the king twenty-four years
does not deserve a place here7"
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
The Woodvale Schools.

For some time the work of preparing
for winter school in Woodvale has been
progressing radidly. Two rooms have
been provided on the north side of the
railroad, and as soon as they are entirely
completed, which will be about Novem-
ber 1st, school will be opened in charge of
Misses Englebach and OppY, two of the
former teachers of that borough. The
Board bas acted very wisely in the matter
of furnishing the temporary rooms, they
having decided to procure new stating for
blackboards and good seats, so that they
can all be used in the permanent build
ing, which they hope to be able to erect
in the near furture. A census of the
pupils Of the borough for the purpose of
determining how many it would be necs-
sary to provide books for, shows that
there will be about one hundred pupils to
attend.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
A Deserved Recognition.

Mr.. A. w. Luckhart, the Main street
jeweler, has presented to Mr.. j. G. Nc
Spadden an elegant gold watch and chain,
in recognition of his services in protect
ing his property while the debris was be.
ing cleared away on Nam street, as well
as testimonial of his careful considera-
tion Of the property of flooded sufferers
throughout the town.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
working for the Johnstown Schools.

When the School Directors of Johns.
town announced, few weeks ago, that
they were badly in need of funds and that
under the laws of the State Department
they could not borrow any more money,
appealing for help, State Vice Councillor
Stephen Collins, of the Jr. o. U. A. NJ, of
this State, took the matter in hand.
Although the order in this State had al
ready contributed 81, ,450 in cash and fif-
teen carloads of clothing and provisions
to the stricken city, another appeal was
made in behalf of the public schools,
whose welfare the order is sworn to pro-
tect. The appeal was sent out two
weeks ago. Already over $1,000 has
been sent in by different lodges of the
State, and as some CT the larger branches
have not been heard from, the fund is ex-
pected to swell considerably before No
vember 1st.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25

In every ele''tion district of this county
there are arod Democrats who are
anxious to s"- the ticket elected by a
large maiari'. Let these gentlemen
devote some - ne energy and during the
remaining tA=j@eeks Of the campaign in
stirring mp t,'ir neighbor. and when
election day comes let them see that
, cry Democfn. votes.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
Money to Continue the Search for the Dead

Money to Continue the Search for the Dead.
At the meeting at Moxham on Thurs
day evening, which we noticed yesterday
morning, Mr.. A. j. Moxham said he
would start subscription with 81 900,
provided $4,000 additional would be
raised, to continue the search for the un-
recovered dead.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
They stIII Get Full.

On Saturday evening and night about :
dozen drunks, most of them old acquain.
tances at police headquarters, were
pulled All but four paid their fines and
were released with some admonitions
from the Burgess. Those OF them who
allied to " divy up " are cooling off in the
bastile.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
The New Stone Bridges,

Work on the stone bridges that are to
take the place of the iron ones of the ante
flood days, is progressing rapidly, At
South Fork there will be four low stone
arches, the road-bed there not being
over twenty feet above the water,
The work of arching the spans has
begun. At the "Viaduct" where the
old one-arch stone bridge built when the
Old Portage Railroad was constructed,
had stood for more than fifty years, two
arch structure is in course of construction,
the abutments and the middle pier being
about ready for the arches. The two
abutments and one of the piers at what
is known as the high bridge are ready
IL - fcls., -. o,si,s ,y .hs sIua.
difficulty in keeping out the water the
other pier is not yet up to the level Of the
river. Four arches will be built at this
point, and the bridge when completed
will be almost as high as the via
duct bridge which will be eighty five
feet above the river. The work now in
progress together with what has been
done since the flood will, when completed,
put the track on this side of the noun
tain in better condition than it has ever
yet been.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
FRIDAY, OCTOBER %, 1899.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

Tor state TreaSure5, EDWARD A. BIGLEa, Of
vrearfield county.
Prothonotary, JAA1Te g. DARBY, Of Cone
saaugh borough.
Register and Recorder, GEIByTTNB J. BhAIR,
q Ebsnsburg.
District Attorney FRANCIS ]. o'GoNNoR, OF
iohnstown. -
Poor House Director, RAPHAEL A. HITE, Of
Earron township.
Auditor, JOSEPH IIIPPS, OF Elder township.
CorsonsT, PETER MoGoUGH, of Portage town
Ehip.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
A HUSBANDS PERFLDY.

Gay Benedict Makes Love to Latrobe
Lass-An Officer Looking for Him.
Greensburp Arpus
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
A FLOOD MANIAC.

liter Dnvis son Gone, Dets ined
bytata IN "A sad Chapter in
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-01

The Republican press has attacked Mr..
Edward f. Mcdonald in the basest and
most cowardly way. 1t is waging a cam
paign OF Islander against him.
Every ma who abonihates falsehood
and calumny should rebuke this dis
graceful mode OF warfare by voting for
it's victim.
Mr.. Mcdonald was a brave aud faithful
soldier. His entire service was performed
in the Seventh Regiment of this State.
1t extended over fifteen months, and in
Guided several bloody battles. 1t termi-
mated through his severe illness,-an ill
ness contracted in the line of duty, an
illness on account of which he was honor
ably discharged, and which left him an
invalid for many months after his return
home.
The official record of Mr.. McDonald's
career in the army is open for inspection
by any citizen, and the foul and ma
licious attack on him is all the more vile
because the slightest %precaution on the
part of those who circulate it would save
them from such reckless and criminal
Misrepresentation.
Mr.. Mcdonald enlisted in Company |,
Seventh Regiment, September 20, 1861,
for three years. service He was made
Corporal almost at once, and First Ser
geant in May, 1852. He contracted
typhoid fever in the fall, and was dis
charged for disability at the General
Hospital, Philadelphia, December 30,
1869. These are the facts, and all the
facts.
The slanderous story connects Mr.. Nc
Donald with the Thirty-fourth Regiment.
He never belonged to that regiment,
nevef served with it, never ever saw 1t.
Mr.. Mcdonald has a most honorable
record in civil life, and his claims for sup
port apply equally to his old soldier COM
rades and to the general body of the
public, who desire honorable and intelli-
gent representation.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-01
AGAIN.
No One House in New York Has the
Monopoly of Trade, Nor Could 1T
Command 1t,

No One House in New York Has the
Monopoly of Trade, Nor Could 1t
Command 1t.
The West Side of New York, studded as
it is and is likely to be with imposing
business structures, attracts a multitude
daily to the thoroughfares in which they
are located, and innumerable bargains
are doubtless to be found; but compari-
sons cannot be made odious ii one singles
out some of the enterprislng houses on
the East Side which divide the trade with
those who have achieved a metropolitan
West Side reputation.
Chief amellg these may be placed the
well-known firm of T.. Ridley 81 Sons,
whose vast establishment covers the EN-
tire block on Grand street. from Allen TO
Orchard street.
1t has long been conspicuous, and never
more so than now. when bargain after
bargain is offered with the regularity OF
ctock-work.
Those who have never visited this great
east side house can form no conception
Of its magnitude.
Think Of eighty-five departments, each
one of which is filled to repletion with
the seasons novelties OF everything APP
pertaining either to personal wear or
house a~dorninent, and then mark the diff
ference in prices. and the story OF Aladdin
aud his lamp will not seem more won
derful.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-01

for bringing the might of the law to crush
out the iniquity.
The Board of Police has shown most
commendable prompthess in taking the
matter up the moment the facts were
made known to it. Now let Chief Murphy
see that the place is abolished, or else
that the daily penalty is paid.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-01
CE1AS. s. FURST,
So NEW AVE-,
wholesa1ex and Retailer.
SATURDAY, AS USUAL, BARGAIN DAY.
Yes, it can well be said this is a Bargain Day On
entering the store you are confronted with Bargains OF
every description.

EUR3.
AT &2.SD.
FINE BLACK RUSSIAN HARE
CAPES. THESE ARE SOLD EVERY
WHERE All $3.50. AND POSITIVELY
WILL NOT be had after tomorrow less
Jackets.
We have never kept a more complete
line than this season, For q little run to-
morrow we will offer Ladies' ATWOOD
Stockinet Jackets
FOR @s.59.
everywhere being sold at $3.50.
Gents Turzais hinES-
AT 25c.
Heavy Mefino Shirts, white, worth 4Sc.
At 4Sc.
Heavy Vicuma Mixed Shirts and Draw
ers, worth 19c.
AT 1oc. A PAIR.
Heavy Cotton Seamless Half Hose, solid
colors, worth 20c.
Ea1anncIS.
Al 511e. A YARD.
Shaker Flannel. This is q inches wide
and of a very good quality, which you
will pay i0c. for anywhere else
Dress Goods.
AT ROC. a YARD.
36-inch all wool Ladies' Cloth, all
shades. This is certainly an excellent
bargain, and its very doubtful whether
it will last all day, SO those wishing to
see this cloth had better come early.
TOW I5.
AT sc. EACH.
Fancy stripe Turkish Towels, These
will go like hot cakes, and when they are
gone there will be no more to be had.
CHI * (. s. $
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-01
The Scnns Must Go.

We repeatedly called upon Chief
Murphy to interfere in the matter of the
Soups. The offence was patent, and the
demand was urgent for police interior
ence. Mr.. Murphy has only himself to
blame for the disagreeable experience he
underwent yesterday of being called to
account by his su~periors, the Police Com
missioners.
The action of these latter gentlemen
will meet with the heartiest approval of
the whole public. The Soups are a device
the Evil One for leading the innocent
ruin. The police should have taken
initiative against them long ago. Since
failed in their duty, we take pride to
Ives that we were the instrument
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-01
AMUSEMENTs.
Academy Of Music.

n ~fACHutHIy II MlUsIC.
Hoyt's great comedy success, "a Hole
in the Ground" which is now playing to
standing room only" at the Academy OF
Music, has but two evenings and one
matinee to run. Every performance of
Hoyt's company is tirst-elass, and his
satires are better and funnier than ever
this year. The Academy nightly rings
with laughter and applause from the rise
to the fall of the curtain, and no one ever
goes ava from a visit to "a Hole in the
Gronnd'' dissatisfied. There will be only
three more opportunities to see this
wonderfully clever comedy-this and
Saturday evening and the matinee Satur-
day,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-01
Two Precious Candidates.

Two Precious Candidates.
Here are two of the very worst politi-
clans in the city,
WILLIAM F. KERN,
G. D. J. NOELKE,
The former is candidate for Assembly
man from the Fourth District, the latter
from the Third.
Both have been indicted for serious
crimes. The former escaped the convic-
ton and punishment which he deserved.
But the moral stigma attaches to him
non the less. The latter was convicted
and paid a heavy fine to save himself
from jail.
VIII the voters of the two districts
named disgrace themselves by making
these two fellows their representatives?