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Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
FoRGEk woop IN JAIL.
A Cousin of Senator sherman Procures the
Arrest of the Man Who Manufactured
the Infamous Ballot Box Contract.


A startl.ug arrest was made in Cincln.
natl, Ohio, on Friday night-no less than
that of II. G. Wood, who recently OBJ,
tained national notorlety by his alleged
connection with the famous ballot box
contract forgery, in which the names OF
ten prominent statesmen, including those
of James e. Campbell. Democratic Gov.
ernor-elect of Ohio, Senator Sherman and
Congressman Ben Butterworth. 1t is
believed that Governor elect Camp
bell, Senator Sherman aud Congressman
Butterworth are pushing thus prosecution
of Wood. Attorney Harry r. Probasco,
relative by marriage of Senator Sher-
man, sw0re out the warrant before Judge
Ermiston, of police court.
r. G Wood disappeared from the city
about the time Of the exposure of the for
gerry and returned only tw1 or three
days ago. The affidavit of Harry B..
Probasco charges substantially X. G..
Wood with perpelrating a libel on or
about September 8, 1889, against William
Mckinley, James E. Campbell. Ben But
terworth, John Sherman $. 8. Cox, w.
z. Breckenridge, Charles McAdoo, ]. R.
Mcpherson, j. p. Whiting and F. B.
Stockbridge-all members or ex-members
of the House or Senate of the United
States-in that he counterfeited their
names to forged contract 1000--a wholly
fictitious document--and which forgery
Wood committed with malicious intent to
disgrace these men and damage them in
tie eyes of the nation by leading the
people to believe they we're in a corrupt
scheme to make money by violating the
laws of the Ulited States by being pccu
niarily interested in the passage of ballot
box bill pending before Congress. The
affidavit furthermore alleges that P. G.
Wood caused this forgery to be published
by delivering It directly or indirectly to
Governor j. B. Foraker and to others uu-
known to affiant.
Mr.. Woods bailed bond was fixed at
$1,000. He tried for two hours, while un
der arrest, to obtain bail, but failed. He
protests innocence. There is great inter
est in the MATES, not only in and of its.
self, lut in view of possible developments
dufinp the trial
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
win She or wnl She Not?

JoHNsTowN, PA, November 26, 1899.
To he Editor Of TIE Jchasto,ris Democrat:
Now that young Mr. Republican sees
himself IN a hole 50 far rs the hope of
getting control of the new city is con-
cerned, he gallantly proposes to the more
elderly Miss Democracy, asking her to
Join fortunes on union ticket for the
city offices. He is even chivalric enough
to allow the old lady to name her men
for the offices having the most honor at
tached to them. And it is said that she
has, in measure, even courted tho
advance. What strange things come to
pass. There is a ring of generosity and
unassuming innocence about the propo.
sal that is quite winsome, and some of
the friends quite near to old lady's sus-
ceptible heart have, they say, heard 1t
beat something that sounded like favor
able response. But it is hoped, that with
her extensive experience she will be wise
enough to resent a proposal so characters
istically Republican. Her memory goes
back great many decades, but does E
have any recollection of the young mans
ever having made proposal of the kind,
when he felt that he could carry out his
schemes without her assistance? It's
taffy he's giving. her. Has she the spunk,
to say "No2n JEFFERsoNIAN.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
WHERE Kisses COVE HIaa.
Forty Dollars ia the Price aid by HiiarI
ouE ,Jerneyman.

ous Jerseyman.
New YoRK, N,vemser 26.-Fitty dol
lars for kiss is '',o price paid by Henry
Becker, OF Hoh2een.
The price ~ liked by the Jersey City
Court of Sessions and must not be ac-
cept"d as the market value except for
ladies of hs'f a century. The woman
kissed was hi,s Elizabeth Witter, who
about a geuera;lnn ago lost interest in the
copenhagen rope game and the several
ferfeit games where one or more kisses is
the delightful penalty paid.
On the night Of August IL, Mrs, Witter
walked down Madison street, Hobok en-,
when Becker, wHo was in happy mood,
embraced and kissed her. She did not
blush and say You rude, awful man."
but she did turu white with rage and
called. Police! Policel" Becker, of
course, GpoloSIzed, but that did not ap-
pease her WRATH. He was fined $l0 for
disOrderlv conduct by the police magis-
trate, but that did not satisfy Mrs. Witter.
The ms.lS'rs'c's appraisement of the
Ealue of a kis- was too low and she went
before the t4'and Jury, and Becker was
indicted.
The prosecutor showed that while kiss
ing Of "a charming lady was a matter of
TASTE in some instances it was violation
if the INCLINATION aud consent were alb.
sent He described the difference be-
tween the "nu" That meaut "eyes" and the
''nO" that meant no." and declared that
there WAS time in life when kissing lost
Is charm for some women. In this case
the complainant was positive that she did
not want to be kissed and the prosecutor
declared that there are times when kiss
ing should be suppressed.
The jury convicted Becker after the
prosecutors instructive and interesting
lecture on kissing. The Court dealt lcni-
emily with him, and suspended sentence
on payment of costs, which amour ted to
$40.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
A Johnstown Girl Assaulted.

A telegram from Huntington, on Satur-
day, says Mary Fleming, young girl
who recently came to this city from
Johnstown, to serve as domestic, met
with terrible ordeal last evening at Col
fax, small suburban village, where she
was visiting relatives. After attending II
church festival Miss Fleming started for
her friends residence unaccompanied by
an escort, and when nearing her destination
was accosted by two young ruifians, who
finally succeeded in assaulting her. Her
cries attracted the attention of a passing
neighbor, and she was taken to hel
friends. Miss Fleming is in critical
condition, and doubts are entertained for
her ever recovering her reason. Her as
sailants are unknown.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
Policeman swank's wife Dead.

The wife of policeman Jacob j. Swank
took sick with malaria about ten weeks
ago. 1t soon developed into typhoid
fever, but in the due course of time she
got better. 1t seemed as if she would get
well. She took relapse, however, and
on Saturday afternoon, about 4 o'clock
she died
Mrs. Swank, whose maiden name was
Spangler, came from Somerset county,
and was about thirty-six years of age.
She leaves no family.
Funeral services will be held at the
Evangelical Church, Kernville, tomorrow
forenoon at 10 o'clock, after which the
body will be taken to Grand View for in
terment.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
Information NYnnted.

DENVER, COL, November 81, 1889.
M Postmaster, JOhnStOloa, Pa.
Iwrite You for information. l want to know
II you ever knew or heard Of a man living there
by the name Of Edward Landers. II so please
inform me. lie is brother Of mine and am
very anxious 10 learn OF his whereabouts II
you do not know OF him please answer and let
me know If there is Lodge OF Red Men in your
place. Respectfully,
JULIA A. SCHoFIELD,
Twenty-third avenue and High street, Denver,
Col.
p ST there is a Lodge Of Red Men there you
could learn, perhaps, from them, as know he
used TO beIUng To chat order ana also TO the
knights oil PytnlaS. 1 nave not heard OF him
since the big do d and / am afraid he lost his
lie ut that tine. lie used 10 belong 10 Lodge
OF hed Men at Ittusville, Pa.
The above letter was received by Post
master Baumer yesterday, and is a speci-
men of the kind he often receives, in
quiring for missing people. If some one
can give tie lady the Information she de-
sires, it would certainly be great kind
ness
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
George II. PendIeton.

thllodSlPhAo lllASos
The death of George II. Pendleton has
been so long foreshadowed that it pro.
duced no great shock throughout the
country. His work was done year or
more ago when paralysis enfeebled him
both mentally and physically and his
Heath, in the utter despair of future use
tulneSs was not unexpected and will not
be lsmcnted. Could he have lived with
li> faculties unahated al! would have
visited him muny years Of mingled honor
ird aClievmrut. Lut death was relief to
'dc sln'c~man whose days of usefulness
vrrt u,ic.l.
M. HasI.aiHn was not one Of the great
mn a. '.r i,a.', bIt ne Nas an exempar
4 ,n. c ,.,r.,y and inIiviGual accom-
/ s'l}r..'. ... ,,rvr't with more than
ri'nry c't,l" NJ Representative later
IS ,~"ro,'.-, aud ~ !nrc' as Minister, and
.. WIS '''. .... 4 date ol lis party for
~! u", '.,.r ,n tine ticket til General
H. .,lp.'' lie VAS at times able
,.l lr,',,- d, ..ous as It disputant, and
rr r.t.'. 'art r,e2 public trust given
1n. ,,'t ...",o~.
i.''. Distinguishing features of Mr..
l'e ,ttrt"r'~ .,,htira career were his
capitalization II the grccnback sentiment
f., 1853, when hi, fi"nds attempted to
storm the Naupral Convention of his
party and carry Tim into the Presidency,
AMI his devotion :, and final success in
enacIiug the first general civilservice law
of the country. Neither OF these meas
ures gave him lasting popularity with his
party but however men differed from
George II. Pendlrton, all ever respected
ard houoled him. Tie leaves an unblem-
ished record to his friends and to his
country, and that was well worth living
and struggling for
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
OUR NEW BANK.


The Stockholders Meet and organize-Di-
rectors Elected-They Also Meet and
Organize.
Pursuant to announcement, the sub
scribers to the capital stock for the new
National Bank met Tuesday evening
The place of meeting was the office of
John NJ. Rose, Esq, at 1880 o'clock.
Colonel John P. Linson was chosen chair
man, and James NJ. Walters, Esq, secre-
tary.
The meeting was then called to order
by Col. Linton, who called upon John NJ.
Rose, Esq, to state the objects of the
same, upon the conclusion of which the
following named gentlemen were nom-
mated as a Board of Directors A. j.
Haws, Thos. e. Howe, B. L. YeagleY,
Joseph Kuntz, John p. Linton, l. e.
Chandler and Chas. Griffith and were
chosen unanimously.
After a discussion on the amount of the
capital stock, 1t was finally fixed at
100000. After adjournment the Board
of Directors met and selected Mr.. A. j.
Haws as President, Col. J. P. Linton as
Vice-President, Thos. E. Howe as Secre-
and John NJ, Rose, Solicitor
The above officials are to continue in
office until such time as an election can
be held under the act of Congress.
The amount already secured is about
$95,000.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
SUDDEN DEATH OF MIR. WIZ. GIVEN.
hs Dies of Apoplexy Tuesday Rvenina
at His Home ON Grant Street

dc Dies of Apoplexy Tuesday Rvenins
at His Home ON Grant Street
Mr., William Given, who for the past
thirty-one years had been . resident OF
Millville, died suddenly at his home on
Grant street Tnssd'y y evening between
o and o'clock. Apoplexy was the cause
of his death. He had stroke last spring.
and he was kept from his work as mill
hand some months in consequence. But
for the past three months he had
been at work regularly. He was
at work on Monday aight, but
yesterday evening, after taking supper
about four o'clock, he complained of not
feeling quite as well as usual. Shortly
after six O'Clock he remarked to his " ife
that he felt queer, and soon became un-
conscious. The family became alarmed
and hastily summoned medical aid. It
was all to no purpose, however, add ID
half an hour he was dead.
Mr.. Given took prominent part In the
affairs OF Millville borough, where he
lived prior to the food, having served
nine years as councilman. Although all
the family escaped, they lost everything
In the disaster of May 31st, and have
since lived on Grant street. Kernville.
MIR. Given was about fifty three years
of age and was the father Of nine children.
six of whom are living. They are Mrs.
james Kennedy, of Kernville George
NJ, Of Morrellville; Emma, a school
teacher in Millville; Ella, dressmaker;
Annie, clerk in Nathan's store, and
Bertha. There is also an adopted son,
Walter.
The arrangements for the funeral will
be made to-day.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
THE BIGGEST DAY YET.
Seventy-three Bodies Removed at Nine
veh Tuesday-Two Identifieations.

Seventy-three Bodies Removed at Nine
veh Tuesday-Two Identifications.
Tuesday was big day at Nineveh.
Seventy three bodies were cxhumed and
loaded on Cur to be shipped to Johas.
town That finishes the work on the Mn
evch side of the river. To-day the work
of raising the bottles buried on the Indi.
ana side will be begun.
There were two identifieations; Mrs.
Howells, of Union street, and Willie, son
of John Hirsch, the butcher, who lived at
207 Chestnut street. Cambria City. There
were two Other bodies whose identified
ton was not positive. They were
thought to be Willie, son of Evan A.
james of Market street, and Anthony
Wolf, of Cambria City. The latter, how
ever, was thought to have been identii.
ed last week.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
BRAZIL A REPUBLIC.

II all that is being published about the
Brazilian change of Government be true,
then we have lived to see the prophetic
day of the Scriptures, when nation is
born in day. OF all sudden changes OF
one form of government 10 that of an
other, that in Brazil has been accom-
plished the quickest. 1t is not only dis
tinguished in this respect, but more par
ticularly by the fact that it was done
without any of the horrors of civil war,
as not single battle was fought, in fact
not solitary human life was sacrificed.
Think of it, a Monarchy becomes Re-
public peacefully in a few bl iet hours.
1t is not only without parallel in the
history of nations, but is doubtful if even
small municipality ever changed its
policy so quietly and suddenly. Why,
longer time was consumed, and more eff.
forts seemingly put forth by the several
boroughs of this valley, to consolidate,
and thus change from boroughs into a
city, than it required to effect the change
in Brazil from Monarchical form of gov.
ernment to that of Republican one.
Whether to join with the crowd in
singing hozanas in this sudden and unex-
pected change in one of the most prosper.
Gus South American nations, is a question
We await further particulars as to the
cause of the revolution and the kind Of u
republic 1t is to be. If of the mongrel
aud unstable kind Of France, we are not
sure but that a limited monarchy for
that people would be preferable. Our
knowledge of Dom Pedro, the deposed
sovereign, justities the remark that he
was prudent, cautious, tolerant and
popular ruler, and in no sense despot.
Aud as to the superseded government,
instead of having tie Objectionable fea-
lures of most of the limited monarchies
of Europe, it was modelled very much ON
the plan of the United States Republic.
The meagre cablegrams received by our
government as to the cause of the revolu-
ton, and as to the prime movers in 1t,
throw but little light on the subject
Until further details are received, we will
not jubilate too eStfavagantly.
Possibly it may turn out after all to be
not much of a revolution, nor much of
Republic. But I. Brazil has placed her
name on the woeda roster of Republics
to stay, and its Government prove to be
Republican in factas we'll as in form,
then will there be cause for rejoicing.
But if the motiFe4of the revolutionists
sprung from opposition to Dom Pedro's
progressive, humane, and liberal policy,
and whosedrowsiins glory was the work of
social reform, especially the abolition of
slavery, then it would appear that the
revolution was melted by the arstocrals,
who were compelled to give freedom to
their slaves without recompensc. If such
was the f%ct in the case, we do not look
for much of a Republic. On the other
hand. if there was an apprehension that
he would soon be succeeded by his
daughter Isabella, who is personally un.
popular, and thought to be in sympathy
with those who favor more rigorous
policy than that pursued by her father,
then we have hope for the future of the
Brazilian Republic.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29

CHARLES KurIz, the butcher, had been
negotiating with Somerset county
farmer for the purchase of heifer.
Whether Charles thought he had made a
bargain or not is not definitely settled,
but he went to the farmers place last
week and took the heifer, the farmer be-
ing absent at the time. Upon the latter's
returning home and finding the heifer
gone, he went to Tennertown and swore
out a warrant for the arrest of Kurtz
Constable ]. A. Roach came to Johns.
town armed with the warrant, and with
the assistance of Officer Mlntzer, of Con-
emaugh borough, took Kurlz into Gus
tody. He had preliminary hearing, ard
was bound for his appearance at the
Somerset county court to answer the
charge of larceny.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
Searching for the Dead,

A force of twenty-five or thirty men
still continues operations in Woodyale, but
as yet no bodies have been found there,
Wednesday morning force of sixteen
men was put to work on the drift of sand
and debris on the north side of the Cone
maugh, near the Pennsylvania freight
station. Considerable progress was made,
but no bodies were found. The sand is
thrown into the river, where it is carried
off by the water, and the trees, stumps
and roots are piled up and burned.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
THE SEVENTH wAeD HOSPITAL.

1t was Formally Transferred to the Cone
maugh Valley Hospital Association ON
Monday.
The Seventh Ward Hospital authorities
that have been managing the institution
since it was started, on Monday through
Dr. r. s, Wharton, transferred it to the
Conemaugh Valley Hospital Association.
Dr. A. N. Wakefield DR.. John Low
man, and Mr.. A. ]. Haws being the rep-
resentatives.
The $4,000 given to the hospital from
the Philadelphia Relief has been received
by Chairman McMillen.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
To be Brought From steubenville.

Mr.. William Stremel departed Mon.
day morning for Steubenville, Ohio, tc
bring here the remains of Julius Reibert,
who was drowned in the flood and the
body taken from the river at that place.
He was a step-son of Mr.. August Stremel.
Mr.. Stremel is expected to return this
afternoon. The funeral will take place
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from
Henderson's Morgue.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
LOST BOOKS REPLACED.

M. David Peelor the Recipient of IA New Set
of the Geological Survey.
Last week the Board of Commissioners
ofthe Geological Survey, of Philadelphia,
presented MIR. David Peelor a complete
set of ninety volumes of the second geo.
logical survey Pennsylvania There
are in addition six volumes OF Aliases,
showing the geological formations of
each county, the anthracite coal regions,
and ether interesting and useful matter.
Mr.. Peclor formerly possessed set Of
the books, but they were lost in the food.
He is much pleased with the replacement.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
As Might Have Been Expected.

Two wagons collided at the Mlllvile
end of the Lincoln bridge on Saturday
morning, and one of them, 6howe's
bakery wagon, was wrecked. 1t is GER
tainly remarkable that more accidents
have not happened in consequence of the
poor Accommodations to traffic afforded
by that rickcty aud narrow structure. 1t
will be left as it is-a dangerous trap
till some shocking accident convinces the
people of what How is manifestly
apparent-that the bridge is utterly un-
safe. One more days delay in taking
steps to provide better means of commu-
nication between the two boroughs will
make heavier the responsibility that lies
on some shoulder.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
A MANIAC ON HIS WEDDING DAY.
$40, 900, Result of Toll, Stolen From an Ex
pectant Bridegroom

A very sad story has come to light in
Sioux City. On Thursday, which was to
have been his wedding day, E. Perry was
declared insane. Two years ago Perry
bade his affanced goodbye and left for
Wisconsin to join party of railroad sur
veyors, hopingto earn enough money to
secure his expectant bride home. He
had bought property and final payment
hung over a clear title. He expected to
return with the money necessary to secure
his little property from debt, and enough
to celebrate in fitting way the greatestt
event of mans life. He toiled with his
hope before him.
A few weeks ago the work was draw
ing 10 a close, and he with others of the
party, intrusted the collection of the
greatest part of his earnings to one of the
party who wasdelegated to go to Mime
apolis and bring back the wages. But
the fellow, after securing the money-in
the neighborhood of $1O,0O0-decamped
for parts unknown, and Perry had to re-
turn to Sioux City penniless and without
hope of saving his home from the hands
of the mortgagee. Last Sunday evening
he was visiting at the home of his be-
trothed. His misfortune preyed upon
his mind, and in the presence Of the girl
he had hoped to wed his reason left him.
He became violent maniac, and on the
day set for his wedding he was carried
away raving to the asylum at Clarinda.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
merican millionaire fortune built on

An merican millionaire fortune built on
soap)-.So, prince, you want my daughters
hand in marriage?
Foreign prluce-Yaw, dot is so.
Millionaire Have you got scrofulous
taint, have you been leading an utterly
dsreputable life, and do you really owe
two millions?
Prince-I have all dose to prove my
noble birth.
Millionaire-Take her, then, and re-
ceive my blessing. Heaven bless you,
my children.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29

Special meetings are held every even
ing in the First Baptist Church.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-11-29
MORE ID pgsPIoABLE" POLITICS.

Another Statement Concerning Those Ante
Election Com sinos-Certain Prominent
Ebensburg Politicians Suddenly Spring
Drop 1t.
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