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Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
Artificial Teeth.

The finest artificial teeth are made of
the best ivory, but the great majority of
false masticators now in use are simply
pieces of specially prepared hard por
celain. The following is one of the pro-
cesses adopted for their manufacture:
Fine calcined or roasted quartz powder,
well ground huorspar, china clay, and a
very little oxide of Tin are very intimate
ly mixed and ground together, and af-
terwards made into soft paste with
water. This paste is poured into molds
of various kinds and sizes of teeth, and
allowed to set. The plastic grinders are
then transferred to furnace, where
they are cured that is, half baked or
hardened. When this has been done
they are covered with an enamel made
of paste of spar and quartz, and finally
subjected to an intense heat, until they
are sufficiently baked, when they are
ready for the dentist. Surgical Reporter.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
Wore Noney for Tobneco rhnn Flour.

A prominent contractor who does bus
mess all over the state has employed a
crew of 12 men for six months, and on
reckoning up matters preparatory to a
final settlement for the year the follow
ing figures were brought to light: Ten Of
the II use tobacco, and the bill for plug
tobacco for these 10 men was more than
the flour bill for the entire crew. The
men consumed S53 worth of tobacco out
side of cigars and got along with but
S51 worth of flour. The fact seems in
credible, and yet it is verify the truth
Tobacco.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
A Singular Community.

The valley Of Gressoney is one of the
most beautiful localities in the Italian
Alps. 1t also has a curious history. In
the Eleventh century it was colonized by
German soldiers, to whom it had been
given by King Otto in recognition of
their valiant services to him. The de-
scendants of these soldiers, though in q
strange land, have stuck fast to their
German traditions. They still speak
German and keep up the closest connec-
tion with Germany, which they consider
their fatherland. Their daughters are
educated in the best German schools and
seminaries. When the young women
come home from the big cities of the
north, however, they are compelled by
their parents to lay aside their fine Ber-
lin and Frankfort garments to don the
curious customs of their forefathers, and
to learn to bake, and scrub, and wash as
their mothers and grandmothers did be-
fore them. The cleanliness of the
"Gressonari' has made them famous
throughout Italy. 1t is a proverb that
their barns are cleaner than other peo-
ple's houses. German is spoh0.' in the
family, French in the churchzL and
Italian in the schools. Consequently all
the Gressonari know at least three Ian
ages.-New York Sun.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
Terrible Asian Heat.

The horror of the heat is unknown to
us, or indeed to any part of Europe,
though Naples and Athens are desper-
ately trying sometimes. But to the ma
tive of Scinde, Central Asia, the shores of
the Persian gulf, the sun of Greece is but
trifle. The utter helplessness of man
under this inhiction adds horror to his
sufferings
There is no hope and no resource when
the red hot air penetrates to those under
ground chambers in which the summer
is passed in Central Asia. "The inhabi-
tants," we learn, "are shutting them
selves up to escape"-probably closing
all the apertures of their subterranean
abodes, except those absolutely necessary
for ventilation. The air down below,
under such circumstances, cannot be
imagined by one who has not touch of
experience. Houses of good class are
solidlv constructed under ground, with
chambers and doors and corridors, but
the mass of the people inhabit big holes,
rooted over, with no kind of permanent
convenience. Every winter the frost and
snow and rain play mischief with these
rough pits, and the damage is not always,
nor often, repaired by the following sum-
mer Fancy thousands of NGongols in
these dens, pursuing their filthy habits in
semi-darkness, suffering the awful tor
ment of heat, children wailing, adults
raving, always in want of water and gen.
orally of food, in an atmosphere beyond
onceiving.-London Standard.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13

An awkward young countryman, from
Vermont, some years ago entered Bos-
ton warehouse and asked for employ
ment. He could do any kind of "chores," a"
he said, and boasted Of his strength.
"Stout as you are" said one of the
clerks, "Tlf give you ten dollars if you
will carry that bag of salt twice across
the store and never lay it down"
The Vermonter stood for a moment,
thoughtfully eying the bag, and then
shouldered it easily enough, carried it
twice backward and forward, walked up
to rope with hook at its end, which
hung through a scuttle, and hung the
bag on the hook.
Mister" said he, II guess I'll trouble
you for that air ten. l didn't lay it
DOWN. hung it upr
The clerk rather unwillingly joined in
the laugh which followed, and handed
over the ten dollars.
"That's better than chopping logs"
the young man remarked, as he deposited
the money in his wallet. Youths Com
Danion
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
Partisan Barber shops.

Long ago a royal decree compelled
BARRIERS and hairdressers to hang at their
door white basin, SO as to distinguish
them from surgeons, who sheltered
themselves behind copper basin, and
these basins are still used for sign pur-
poses.
They are of oval shape, and small
piece is Clipped out at one end. This is
intended to show that the basin will fit
the neck under the chin.
But nowadays there are no such basins
inside French BARRIERS shops. You must
wash the lather off your own face when
Figaro has finished shaving and cutting
you. Then, if you want your hair
dressed, you get back into the chair
and such uncomfortable chairs as they
are too-again, and the fellow recon-
mences.
There are some hairdressers who are
not BARRIERS, but all BARRIERS are hair
dressers, and most of them are also wig
makers. They put some very queer
signs over their shop doors sometimes.
There is one old man up by the College
of France who has an oil painting out
side his premises which represents Absa-
lom hanging by his hair to large tree
while his horse is galloping away in the
distance, and below the following words
are written: IF he had worn one of our
wigs this misfortune would not have
happened him."
A barber of my neighborhood has a
sign which reads: "Shaving done here
today for money and tomorrow for moth
ing" This tomorrow" that never
comes, and which the evening before is
so often promised, is it not the most Bit
ter sarcasm of all the illusions of life
that we are acquainted with?-Cor. New
Orleans Picayune.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
Proofs of Laziness.

When Cyrus w. Field owned The
Mail and Express he occasionally poked
around the various editorial rooms to
get some idea of how his paper was being
conducted "Who is that man who sits
in that room to the right up stairsi" he
'nce asked Of his managing editor
That's Mr.. -, our exchange editor, 4"
replied the managing editor. well" &"
said Mr.. Field, frowning, "its my opinion
that he isn't worth his salt. AS often as
/ have been in this Office I've never seen
him do anything except read newspapers
and he's always got big r.le of 'em in
front of him. So Louis Republic.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
Revolution in Printing.

To the Man About Town anold printet
remarked the other day: I'VE are on the
eve of great revolution in the typo
graphical appearance of printed matter,
especially newspapers, that is, the use of
black paper printed in white letters, in
stead of white paper printed in black
letters, as now. The change is one to be
desired by the public, for the reason that
white letter on black ground pos
sesses greater contrast and distinctness,
and is, consequently, easier on the eyes.
The change will give at first an odd
enough appearance to printed matter,
but the merit of it will eventually result
in its general adoption, and in time the
black letter will be as rare as the white
letter now is. Sign painters and show
card printers recognize the superiority
of the white letter, and are rapidly
adopting it, as is evidenced by the nu-
merous white lettered signs now to be
seen on the streets and in the shops.
The change would be comparatively in
expensive to publishers, and as black is
cheaper than white paper, a saving could
be effected. With our newspapers thus
printed reading on cars and in dimly
lighted places would be not only prac-
ticable, but easy."-St. Louis Republic.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
Hon the Heart Works.

a curious calculation has been made
by DR.. Richardson, giving the work of
the heart in mileage. Presuming that
the blood was thrown out of the heart at
each pulsation in the proportion Of sixty
nine strokes per minute, and at the as
sumed force Of nine feet, the mileage Of
the blood through the body might be
taken at 201 yards per minute, z miles
per hour, 1G9 miles per day, 1920 miles
per year, or 5,150,sS0 miles in life
time of 81 years. The number of beats
of the heart in the same long life would
reach the grand total of 1850, ,770, 900.
Medical World.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
IN FAR cATHAY.

It daily meets my dreamy eyes,
That old world scene by farther seas,
And all unchanged; the water sighs
Still in that bay, and still the breeze
Sings low, sweet songs amid the trees
Here stands house -quainr, Swallowed o'er
BY clustering branches; wavelets I'LL
The river whispering near the doorl
That white path meets the threshold still.
And birds chirp love with bill TO bill.
That rude old bridge 17En spans the stream.
The passers few are passing vet;
The boat is there--it doth meseem
The sailors sleep-mayhap forget
For ne'er was sail since furted or sae-
The bay spreads out--cear, placid, bItg gnt...
A summer sea, fringed round with green;
Afar some isle, mayhap, in sight
Rising from out its breast is seen.
And houses mirror in its sheen
And all is still-nor voice, nor song.
Comes the enjoyment to abate
OF that fair scene-fair, though a wrong
It tells-(of lover-father's hate)-
Upcn willow pattern plate
Detroit Free Press
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
Teaching Dancing.

1 differ with the professor who thinks
that he can teach pupils the art of dane
ing by mail, using printed instructions.
No person will ever become dancer by
that mode of instruction. You might as
well try to learn the shoemaking trade
in similar way. Many pupils who wish
to acquire the art of dancing are quite
shy at first, and the bashfulness can only
be overcome by going into company.
Good instruction and plenty of practice
is required to learn dancing, and no one
will ever become an adept in the art who
follows instructions sent by mail.
ing Master in st. Louis Globe Democrat
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
The New Waiter.

This coffee is SO poor can't drink
it" said the guest.
"Just shut your eyes, put it out of
sight, and don't say anything about it,"
was the reply of the new waiter, who
was a humorist
The guest did not make any reply, but
when he came to pay he handed over to
the proprietor of the establishment a
solitary cent.
where's the rest of the money!"
"Just shut your eyes, put it out Of
sight, and don't say anything more about
it. That is what your new waiter told
me when said the coffee was weak"
The new waiter rendered his resigna-
tion.-New York News.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13

Blinks- What; Can't keep your en-.
gagement with me?
Jinks (sadly)-No, | can't was
drawn on jury this week, and couldn't
get out of H.
''Did you uyy" %
Indeed did. did my best to make
myself ont 10 be a hopeless ignoramus,
but they wouldn't let me 60"
"Great Scott, man! The way to escape
jury duty is to act as if you knew some
thing New York NVeeklv
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
The Great Blood Purifier

and Health Restorer. Cures all
kinds of Headache within thirty
minutes-Try it.
The only Temperance Bitters
known. 1t stimulates the Brain
and quiets the Nerves, regulates the
Bowels and renders a perfect blood
circulation through the human veins,
which is sure to restore perfect
health. RD"A beautiful book free.
Address, r. HI. MCDONALD DRUG
CO., 532 Washington street, New
York.
janis
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
f.l.i3pS.
Leaves.
B. OR X.

The Express leaves lockwood daily at $50 A.
NJ, arrives at Johnstown at 7:25 A, NJ, and leaves
at $40, arriving at lockwood at 1883.
The Mail train leaves lockwood at 1i:35 A. NJ
arrives at Johnstown at 1870 P. NJ. and laveS
at P. NJ, arriving at lockwood at 4:55.
There are no trains on sunday.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
pACIEIC EXPRESS
WAY PASSENGER.
MAIL.
(lLIIlNA

Philadelphia. i:OO a. m. Biairiv Int. 60 p m
Harrisburg ..1l:20 a. m. Latrooe... 6:i3.p m.
Altoona $40 p. IN. Green 'hurg.. 7:1l p. m.
Johustowni.. 5:tB p. NJ. Pittsburgh ;. $40 n. IN.
Connects with branches at Lewistown, Hun
tingdon, Tyrone Beliwood, Altoona, Cresson
Blairsville Intersection Qor Indiana BTanc
only Lgtrobe. \ local tram
JOHNSTOWN EXPRESS.
Leares DAILY except Sunday.) Arrives.
Altoona. 1850 P. m: Jonnstown..- 800 p. m.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
PACIFIC EXPRESS.
Taa.,.aa tIFa.Y

ESTRAY.-Came to the premises
M of the undersigned. In Summerhill town
ship. about the 1st OF May, llght-red COW, piece
Off left horn and hangs down, short tail, and APP
parentfy an old animal. The ownerls requested
10 come and prove property, pay charges, and
cake her away, or she Will be disposed OF accord
n to law PHILIP SKELLEY.
octe548tus
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13

This train Will stop at BlalrsyilIe Intersection,
Lutrobe, and Greensburg only to let of through
passengers from the East or take on passengers
for west OF Pittsburgh,
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
JOHNsTQWN ACCOMMODATION.

Ledces DAILY except Sunday.) Ar1'iUes.
Conemaugh.. B:45 a. m. Blairsv Int. 1:lS a. n
Johnstown . 6.5l a. III. LaJrobe. ..... 1:41 u. m.
Greensburg.. SAG a. m.
PITTSBURGH lO:2Oa m.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
Connects Vim 1ran

GOHNSrOWN EXPRESS.
LedreS. DAILY except Sunday.) Ai7trcS.
Altoona. ..... 7:45 d. IN. Johnstown... 9.25 a. m
Connects with branches at Altoona, Cresson-
A local train
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
sEA-suoRE EXPRESS
DAY EXPRESS.

NUIIItUVs NIIII UTdNUNtS dU ITttH5UUIB, BIIEEf1
Vile Intersection, Altoona. Bellwood. Hunting
don. A local train.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
EASTERN EMPRESS


OYSTER EAFKESS-
LrGcrS. DAILY except AlOnday) Al11teS,
.3:i2 a. III. Plttsburg ..... 6:l0 a. IN.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
Pennsylvania RAILROAD
Distance and Fare.
EASTWARD
ATLANTIC EXPRESS.

ATLANTIC EXPRESS.
LedpeS (DafIyI Al7frey
Plttsburg 80. .3:0a a. m. Altoona -. .6.35 q. m.
Johnstown... .5:27 a. n. Harrisburg .1O:2O a. m.
Phira.........1: les p. m.
4.nn n m
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-24

The lights shone brightly, last even
ing. at SO Broadway, the residence OF
y. A. Hopkins, wneEe were gathered
together famly relatives and lev
intimate friends, consisting o. Mr. snc
Mrs. Lew Salisbury, of Addison, father
and mother Of the hostess, Mr.. and
Mrs. Murset, Of Sparta. nee Mattel Hop
klns, Mr. and Mrs q. :. Buiien and Ny
and Mrs. Ben Knight, OF this city, and o
few others. Al excellent supper Was
served, consisting OF al the dehcaces
Ot the season, within reach, ln tne Inc
Ot oysters, meats, FISH and fruits, and "a
most ENJOYABLE time was had. The
event VIII be one long 10 be remem-
bered, a lt WAS gwen ia honor oi the
hostess parents, and II the enjoyment
OF the occasion. Mr.. and Mrs. sails
bury leave for home on Friday.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-24
IuDe pSY.

That is what you ought to have; in
fact, you must have it, TO fully enjoy
life. Thousands are searching for il
daily, and mourning because they find
it not. Thousands upon thousands of
pie in the hope that they may attain
this boon. And yet it may be had by
all. We guarantee that Electric Bitters,
is used according to directions and the
use persisted IN, viii bring you Good
Digestion and Gust the demon Dyspepsia
and install instead Eupepsy. We rec.
ommend Electric Btters for Dyspepsia
and all diseases of Liver, Stomach and
Kidneys. Sold at SOC and 81 per bottle
by Peck Bros, Druggists.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-24

IT = a sad story that comes from
North Dakota. Farmers who were a
lured there by hopes o1Speedy fortunes
now find themselves, aftor<having mort
gagged their farms 90 secure seed last
spring, N such great desttuti0n as 70
be upon tbe verge Of starvation. The
prospect Is not a pleasant one, especial
ly &C this time Of the year. for those
who dwell in the home of the blizzards.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-24
Sealed Proposals.

once Board OF Public Works,
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. october Il. l-s4.
Sealed proposals viii be received at the affce
OF the Board until Saturday. October 36. lSs4,
at 30 p. M ioI the laying OF wafer mans IN
Pearl and North iouia streets. according 10
the plans and specifications on hle AZ the
Office OF the Board. The Board reserves the
right 10 reject any or all bids.
Each bidder shall deposit with his proposal
the sum Of $1,000. 20 be forfeited 10 the City Of
Grand Rapids In case he shall fail 10 enter
into contract in accordance with his proposal.
should his said proDOsal be accepted by the
Board Of Public Works.
Am proposals must be made upon blanks
that will be furnished upon application al the
ONCE OF the Board.
oc2 JAS. y. DAVIS. President pto TEN.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-24

II was just an ordinary scrap of
wrapping paper, but it saved her life.
She was in the last stages of cOnsump-
ton, told by physicians that she was
incurable and could live only short
time; she weighed less than seventy
pounds. On piece of wrapping paper
She read of DR.. Kings New Discovery
and got sample bottle; 1t helped her.
She bought a large bottle, il helped her
more, bought another and grew better
fast, continued its use and is now
strong. healthy, rosy, plump, weighing
40 pounds. For fuller particulars send
stamp to W. III. Cole, Druggist, Fort
Smith. Trial Bottles of this wonderful
Discovery 10 cents, at Peck Bros Drug
Store
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-24
Reception

The Baptist SOCIAL Union of this city
Will tender reception tins evening 10
Rev.J. W. NanKirk, of the Second Bap-
tist Church, at the Wealthy-avenue Bap-
tlst Church. An interesting literary
and musical program will be presented.
An address OF welcome viii be gwen TO
the new pastor. and response nay be
expected. The exercises VIII COM
mence at 80.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-24

bzldiy 21mlt Ib4i they are tAsories-
q ~ correct. shat Wogl4 ~ ghe effect
upon TIE country oar labcrers No1id
Al ~ employed and sell pad for ther
labor. Tbs means happiness and con-
tentInent % tie people. Oar looms
would be running on full time. Oar
factories OF ali kinds would he fully
employed our sn p-yards wouid be IA
creased 20 sueh an extent that De would
sgaln assume TIE proud position that
Ne he'd years SgO, and the American
fsk would proudly wave IA every port
Of the globe- fEfEkAS.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-24
GEO. Il. DU NTON,
STATE Up NICHlfANl,.o.....
- touAly ot krtt N1
IsAD0hA A. CLARK. Comp mpl2insut


suit penains ln lhe Cifcal Court for tie
tollty Il heat. in lhancefy. sg rAe elly II
Grand RAPIDS GA The l6ln day u 0ctoDvf, A.
~. l->s
Ia tlis cause il appearing from aaidsyit or
lie. thai the defendant. Fra b. fNgk. Is q
resident ~ thls stat THAI process fof lls ap
pcaraloe has btvu auy issued ANA thar The
ccaime 70 within tDis state. 0u motion uf " al
lace X. Freeman. c0mplalnaut's solicitor. II -
ordered thai the sald defendant. Frank 8.
tierk. cUlsc his appearance 20 be entered
he -tl4, within three months om the date oi
fhis order aud ln ease % hls appearance tlaI
c cause his answer ID the c0mpla uauIs Iul
ol complaint - Dee Med. and a copy thereof to
Dee ssff ed on laid Gmplalnauts Saucilor
within twenty days after service on hin of =
th.t in default thereof. said blll be taken IS
confessed by the said concealed resident de
t-ndauI
And its further ordered. that Kithin twenty
DAYS the said complainant cause . notice Of
this order TO be published Ia the leie sfam-
Herald. d newspaper printed pabiished ami
circulating IA said county, aud that such pub
icai ii0a BE- continued therein AZ least once IN
each week for SIX weeks in succession. ar Ihat
she cause copy ~ this order % be person ally
served on said concealed resident defendant,
az least twenty days before the time above
prescribed ior his appearance;
DWIGHT G0SS,
Circuit Court Commissioned. Kent County.
Michigan.
WALLAcE r. FEEENAN.
Complain nants Solicitor.
Examined. countersigned and entered by
me. J0sFFH J. ENERY.
b puty Register.
"A true copy.l-Attest
JOsEPH J. Emory Deputy Register.
Telegram-herald., 1889-10-24
OFFICIAL PAPER Or The CITY.


The agitation OF the relations OF the
nations Of the Western Hemisphere s
a result Of tho visit u tins country OF
the representatives of the Central and
south American states, calls out fre-
Qnent illusions % the s)-called "Mon-
roe doctrine" A correspondent asks
us 10 explain that doctrine and since
there Is 50 much misapprehensiOn in
regard TO lt, We viii explain briefly the
history and character Of the principle
alluded TO.
In the congress Of Vernon. in 1922,
the subject Of forcing the Spanish
American countries % again come into
subjectiOn 70 Spain was seriously agi-
tated The Government Of Great Brit
am called the attention of the Govern
ment OF the United States to this fact
and % the importance of a protest on
the part 0f the United States. Accord
ingly, President Monroe, in MS annual
message, alluded to the subject as fol-
follows.
THAT we would consider any attempt on the
part of the allied powers % extend their syS
tenn 90 any portion OF this hemisphere as dan
crrous % cur peace ana safety" and again.
tnas - could not view any interposition Tor
the purpose % depressing Governments on
this side 20 the Atlantic whose independence
Wr hal acknowledged. or controlling. In any
rianner. their destiny by any European
power. IN any other ligtt than as mani lesta-
ton % al uafrieudly disposition % the United
states"
Thus principle has never, as many
seem TO suppose, received the formal
sanction Of Congress. A resolution
embOdy.ng 10 was moved IN Congress
soon after President Monroe's message
was read but it was never called up
The Presidents declaration was sufi-
cient 70 check the ambition Of Spain.
Elsewhere IN the same message
alluding 10 the question of boundary
between the United states and Russia
Monroe said.
~The occasion has been judged proper foi
asserting - principle, I'm which the rights
and Interests o. the United states are iu
volved that the American continents, by ths
free AMI independent condition which tsry
have assumed anil maintained. and hencef rtt
nos to oe consider AS subjects for n urs
colonization ~ any European power
THIS latter expression of the Pres
dents views was afterward repudiated
by the House of Representatives. II
Will be seen, therefore, that although
the Monroe doctrine "a often alluded
70 as If it had on it the official stamp
Of the United States, it has never had
any such sanction.