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Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-02

candidate SO enthusiastic did the breth-
ren become that Major Dana gave a din
ner, which was ordered from Washington
at II big cost, To which all the prominent
Republicans OF the Kanawha Valley were
invited. They camt. Champagne flowed
freely, and when the praises of Judge
Crawford had been sung into the ears of
all present, cue of the guests antse aud re-
minded them q! the clouds which over
hung the political horizon, but told them
delivcrancc was vt uald." AT the time
or their strongest oppression "the Moses
who was to lead thcn up Out of political
hordagr haG come aid VITA Judge
Crawford for mir staudard-"arrr they
would redeem tn ghlrd District
The Judge" rw desty declined, say
ing he did not wish Ia usurp an honor he-
longing to those who ttad borne the brunt
ON SO many fields. .te was not listened
to, and they parted witii the understand
ing that Judge Crawford would be the
gentlemen who have been mentioned were
interested in land and coal speculation,
and the Judge WAS given pointers in re-
gard to number of soft snaps. He
showed his legal acumen by discovering
flaws in land titlcf which the shrewdest
lawyers of the city had not discovered.
,,F Ia
piece of coal land on Gauley river which
could be had chrap. aud they only waited
10 be sure of finding purchaser af er
they had obtaiued il. This the Judge un-
dertook to f2. His expenses 10 New
York were paiG, aud in few days he re-
turned, bringing papers from well known
capitalists Of shat city in which they
agreed to take the land at largely in
creased amount over that to be paid by
the Charleston gentlemen. Nothing re-
mained but to secure the title to the land
ana to do this il was necessary to see one
of the owners, who lived in Nebraska.
He wanted $4,000 for his share. This
was raised, and az no one could so sue
cessfully deal with the question as Judge
Crawford he was given the money and
sent to Nebraska. lie was expected back
on certain day The day came, but the
Judge did net. 1t is needless tc say that
he has not yet arrived. He was traced to
Cincinnati, but there disappeared as
though the earth had opened and swal-
lowed him. He was not again heard of
until he had finished another chapter in
is history, that at Griffin, Ga.
Inquiries revealed the fact that the
two women with him, who were known
as his sisters. were not, but that one had
a husband in Massachusetts and the other
was without u husband whom til law
recognized. Whiic here Crawford had
said that he was graduate of Columbia
Law School, aud letter to the President
brought the information that he was, but
that he had several times been convicted
of forgery. For u long time " Judge
Crawford was the theme of conversation
in Charleston The ladies mourncd the
loss of a social lion, TIE land syndicate
mourned the loss Of $1,000, and the Re
publicans yet sigh for a political Moses
II the Third Congressional District.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-02

bya Desperate Gang, Bids Defiance to
the Sheriff.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, July 31.-The posse
from this city, having come back last ev-
ening, discouraged from its pursuit of
Rube Burrows, the train robber and muir
derer, the Birmingham Rifles have been
sent to assist the lamar county authori.
ties in capturing the desperate. Bur
rows is reported to be defended by armed
friends in the backwoods and has threat
ened that he will not be taken alive. The
Mississippi authorities are guarding the
State line. Six thousand dollars is Of
fered for the capture of the criminal.
Seven detectives accompany the military.
Three years ago Burrows robbed train
in Arkansas with the assistance of his
brother, and the two got $4,000. They
escaped to their home in Lamar county,
in this State. where they were arrested
and thence carried to Montgomery. Rube
escaped by shooting two of the jailors.
His brother was taken back to Arkansas
and hanged. Rube was not heard of
again until last January, when he robbed
the express car of an Illinois Central train
in Mississippi. A few weeks ago he shot
to death Postmaster Graves, of Quinn,
Alabama. Graves had known him from
boyhood and recognized him. Hence the
murder.
1t was generally supposed yesterday
that Rube Burrows had again been cap
tured and was in Jail at Vernon, the
county, seat of Lamar county, but the
latest advices describe the situation thus :
Last Friday Allen Burrows, father of
Rube; John Burrows, a brother and
james Cash, a brother-in-law, were ar
rested charged with harboring the MUIR
derer. They were all lodged in jail at
Vernon. Rube is hiding with band of
well armed despeiadoes in a natural fort
ress abou! seven miles from Vernon.
His citadel is Of great strength and diff
cult of approach, and ten men can defend
against thousand. Thar part of the
State is as wild aud unciviized as the
Rocky Mountain region the settlers are
of the old school and very ignorant.
Vernon is ten miles from railroad and
surrounded by wilderness. The Bur-
rows family we're among the h:s; settlers,
and although the Gurrowsc, are All des-
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-02
DEATH or JOHN {. BARR.
One of the Best-Nnown Democratic Poll
ticians in the state.


ticians in the state.
John G.. Barr, brother of the late Col
onel James p Barr editor and proprietor
of the Pittsburgh Post, died very sud-
denly in that city Monday. He was at
tending to business Saturday, and the
first announcement of his serious iluess
was made by Father Carol, from St.
Augusts Church. Even while the ReVe-
rend Father was requesting the prayers
of the congregation for Mr.. Barr, his life
was ebbing out, and at o'clock he died.
The immediate cause of his deatwas b
conclusion of the brain. About five years
ago he was sun struck and ever since his
head has bothered him. On Saturday he
went to Greensburg and drove out into
the country five mules in blazing sun.
When he returned in the evening he com
planned, and when his physician was call
ed, he at once pronounced the case
hopeless.
Mr.. Barr was a man of remarkable abi.
ity, being considered one of the best
newspaper writers in the State. AS a
Democratic politician, he was noted for
his sagaclty and his fund of political in
formation was iueXhaustible. He was one
of the managers Of the campaign which
made Robert E. Pattison Governor.
Two brothers and four sisters survive
him. d. 0. Barr, Collector of the Port
of Pittsburgh, is his twin brother, and
another is Rev. Father Hugh Barr,
member of the Passionist Order.
A remarkable feature of the brothers
was the fact the twin did not resemble
Mr. Barr in the least while Father Hugh
was often taken for him and vice versa.
One of his sisters is the wife of VIM.
Donnelly, ESQ, of Mlllwood, Pa. His
funeral takes place this morning, and it
is likely his brother will preach the
fuueral sermon.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-02
Johnstown Fund Contributions.

The following additions to the Johns
town Relief Fund were received by
Treasurer VIM. r. Thompson yesterday:
Citizens of Chicago, $25, ,00O making in
all for citizens of Chicago 100000, ex-
elusive of Board of Trade, which con
tributed S16.012,01, and of the banks,
which sent in $3.50; old soldiers of
Bradford, Pa, 500; Y. NJ. c. A. of
Chicago, (additionaD So; citizens of
Youngstown, O., (additionaD $1,216.s3.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-02
Johnstown Lumber Comnnnx.

The Johnstown Lumber Company is do
ing business of considerable magnitude,
employing quite number of men, will in
a short time remove their plant, at present
located in Meadowvale, up the Stonycreek
to the mouth of Shade where they have an
excellent location for their business, and
where the Z" log boom will no more men
ace the people of this city. Just at this
juncture it is to be regretted that an indus
try of such proportions should withdraw it
self from Johnstown.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-02
The Mansion IIonse.

This well known hotel has been opened
for same days, and under the manage
ment of JameSJ. Milligan, is as popular
a hostelrie as in the days before the flood,
Large numbers of people dine there ev-
cry day, and the table is supplied
abundantly with the best the market af-
fords. Mr.. Milligan knows how to keep
hotel. Go and see him.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-02
He is a Heavy-weight.

The weight of every member of the
Presidents family has been given to the
public excepting that of Mr. Harrison
himself. There are those who say he is
not a heavyweight.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-02
SURRENDERED.
MURDERERs, TROOPS AND LYNCHERs
MOVING BRIsKLY IN ALABAMA.

Rube Burrows in His Fortress-The Train
Robber and Assassin, Being Defended
bya Desperate Gang, Bids Defiance to
the Sheriff.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-02

A. Bently worthington Was His Name when
He Edited the Christian sete4,ee Maga-
zine," but He was Judge CrlUford when
He Dupsd Ed. Boggs, Of Charleston
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17
Judge 8. s. Lucas.
Especial to tho Wheeling Register. I

CHARLEsTowN, w. Va, Dec. Ii.
"A correspondent of the Register
called on Judge Daniel b. Lucas this
evening and requested an interview
with him relative to his appointment
to the Supreme Court. The Judge
was very reluctant in making any
statement for publication, but the re-
porter being a warm friend of his,
finally induced him to make a brief
statement:
"Had you any information that the
appointment would be rendered you ?''.
was asked.
"After the death of Judge Green,
1 received not the slightest intima-
ton from Governor Wilson that he
meant to tender me the appointment,
nor have yet heard anything from
him personally. My first informa-
ton was from the press dispatches of
the 11th inst. / received the COM
mission on the 18th, and have just
written letter of acceptance, was
Mr.. Lucas reply.
WAS the appointment surprise
to your
~ cannot say l was surprised at
the tender, for l felt the force of the
suggestion emanating from both
bench and Bar of this county, based
upon the we'll known partfaIity which
the Governor has always shown To-
wards me, the recognized concur
renee of my views On matters of put-
lie policy and his Jacksonian faculty
of distinguishing between his friends
and bis enemies. Everybody who
knows me knows the exalted esteem
which I placed on Judge Green's
ability, and in my opinion no man in
theaState could fill his place. Never
theless. have been much gratified
to find the press of the State, without
regard tcsparty, so willing to concede
my importantly and integrity of pur-
pose"
The appointment is here considered
an eminently fit one and meets with
the appropriations of the bar of the
State generally.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17
Judge Daniel B. Lucas.

By the appointment of Mr.. Lucas
as one of the judges of the Supreme
Court of Appeals of West Virginia, to
fill the vacancy caused by the death
of the lamented Judge Green, the
Governor has secured a worthy sue
cessor to that late distinguished
Judge. There is perhaps no man in
the State who is better equipped to
fill with honor and ability that exalted
place. Mr.. Lucas is learned, Gull
tivated and experienced lawyer, and
will, we predict, make an impartial,
able, industrious and upright judge.
Gifted by nature with fine mental en-
dowments, his marked energy has
added greatly to his natural powers
and earned for him an envied reputa-
ton as lawyer, as well as in other
pursuits of life. We understand Mr..
Lucas has accepted the appointment.
and while his withdrawing from the
practice is great loss to the Bar of
Jefferson, the State has gained the
services of a judge who will worthy
wear the ermine and ably administer
the law.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17
Resolutions in Honor OF the
Late Judge r. g. Green,
of the w. Va. Court of

The members Of the Bar Of this
county aud the officers Of the Court,
pursuant to adjournment from d
former meeting, assembled in the
court room last Friday, December
18th, for the purpose of adopting the
resolutions prepared by the commit
tee and of presenting the same to the
Court to be recorded with badge
of mourning, as tribute of respect
to the exalted memory and dutifal
devotion of their deceased distin-
guished friend and jarist, Thomas
Claiborne Green. And at a session
of the Court Immediately thereafter
with his Honor, Judge j. S. Duck
wall presiding, the following reso-
lutions, as adopted by the meeting,
were presented to the Court by Hon.
D. B. Lucas, chairman of the com
mittee, who delivered short but eli
oquent eulogium upon Judge Green's
professional and judicial career, his
integrity, and untiring devotion to
the truths of our system of jurispru-
dence, allowing no short cuts, and al
ways striving'for perfect concIu-
sion upon all the facts presented.
Wonderful in establishing constitu-
tional and legal principles, his strong
est trait seemed to be a never varying
ethical character perfecting his ge-
Mus. Much like Chief Justice Mar
shall in his relation to the Federal
laws, was Judge Green in his rela-
ton to those of W. Va. carrying
our laws through the dangerous for
nation period to a system of safe,
certain and comprehensive justice.
The eulogy was continued by Hon.
VIM. H. Travers, Capt. Geo. Baylor,
and Cleon Moore, JOS. TrapneI,
Frank Bcckwith and A. E. Kennedy,
Esqs., who made appropriate ad-
dresses, simplifying in beautiful Ian,
guage the following sentiments among
the many tributes paid to his mem.
DRY. They pictured Judge Green,
in his $eil-foilhded life of good
citizen, brave soldier, a learned
lawyer and most profound and up,
right Judge. There is such remark
able harmony between his work and
This tastes, that what to most men
seems labor, TO him was but task Of
love. He has given permanence and
an abiding settlement to most intri.
cate points of law. The us. Sd.
preme Court has adopted his opinion:
fixing some long disputed legal doc
trines, and the great decision of til,
| Supreme Court New York agains
the Sugar Trust is nodded on Tho
model opinion of Judge Green touch
. ing corporations, in ". Va reports
He was "a true cUmrade and feariesi
soldier, and seeming to think hi.
whole duty in war times was to Eight
He hunted opportunities to share til,
burdens and sufferings of the wa
times. His was the nature of friend
illness and goodness. Strong inmora
feelings, his true chivalry and gal
lantry continued throughout all hi
years of helpful and ardent dGeds o
duty
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17

Now that Congress has assembled
our people like totsee, the news from
the national capital. This can be OBJ
tanned to great extent through the
Washington Eoening Star much ear
her than from any other source
The Star prints all the news upt 8 or
4 P. NJ, and is received here at 8
O'Clock the same evening, giving all
that transpires during most of the
day at least twelve hours earlier than
the morning papers. Try it month
and see if you don't like it..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17

Prominent Democrats suggest a
meeting of the leading working mem
bers of the party, to be held at
Charleston during the special session
of the Legislature, to perfect an or
ganization in the State, and secure
active aud harmonious work in all
the counties thereof. The Republi-
cans evidently, it is thought, have an
idea of capturing the next LegisIa-
ture, and obtaining control of the
State, by redistricting, for some years
to come. If this be the case, it be-
hooves Democrats to be on the alert,
and to meet our wary political foe
with solid phalanx at every point.
The matter is one at least deserving
of consideration, and we broach it
that our readers may give it thought
and come to a proper conclusion in
regard thereto-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17
REPAIRING
YESTERDAY & CO.,

Cotnct Washington aud Charles sts.,
rs the PLACE to get everything good, and
i at low down prices, in the
Tin, StoUe, Sheet Metal, Plumbing,
Gas and Steam Fitting Lines.
We do ROOFING AND SCOUTING way down
below zero. Furnace Work Plumbing. Gas
aud Steam Fitting. Hydrnnts. Street Washers,
Bath Tubs, Sinks, Fountains, Closets, Urinaiss
Basins. &c Hot aud cold water run To any
point in house. Range Boilers. Hose, NozGeiE,
Connections, Pumps. Pipes aud Fittings lily.
dranlic Rams put IN and warranted TO work.
Any ono having spring or stream can have Z
system of water works ut II low cost.
STEAM Observation-Disclosures heated ber-
fectly by steam. md everything pertaining. tn
The above lines will he done i'm irst-elass siyl,,
bv w. y. YESTERDAY WHO Is a Practical
Plumber, Gas aud Steam Filter. having served
in that capacity for the U. $ H6verirmGnt =
References given.
We keep full line OF Heating and Cooking
Stoves. Tinwnrc and ythlngMsunlIy found
in firsi-cluss house. We solicit YOUR patron
age. Call and eNamine'clits ot Fountains. s
Rcspcctfnliy. YESTERDAY " co:
.TuIY 23 1SSS!t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17
IN MEMORIAM.

lluIIluSt OSCCulDST ISL. lOoJ. MEL Ouu2n-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ridgeway, aged s
years and months.
IN MEMoRIAM.
just as dawn ushered in another day for this
busy world on November 18th there was a
knock at the door of heaven. AS that door
swung open, borne on thewings of the angel of
death entered into that haven of rest the soul
of Granville e. Dickey. We cannot but be-
ieve that such a precious and bright addi-
ton to the throng Ofthe ransomed called forth
burst OF angelic harmony swelling into a
great rejoicing. Heavens gain is earth's loss.
Had our beloved boy been spared this world
would have been better for his living III it
Though so young. Just budding into sixteen
years, yet he always gave unnstakablc evil
dence of brain and talent that would have
made for him name and made this world
+ better in thought and in deed. Added tnhie
natural abilities. the foundation of Il christian
life had been laid in his Young breast. snch n
strong foundation that even death could NOT
shake it. for in his last moments he said: 81
am not afrnih To in for know God is ~ God
of love. AID :! God of mercy. and lie viii take
care OF me-" Too precious far Garth. he
who knows hest gathered HIM in his arms and
carried HIN away iUIiie towers of vt"riu! rest.
where his bright talents arc now employed in
doing homage unto tlS King of Kings and
Lord OF Lords. Let us frtJice that Col has
freed our loved ono from the :rials and tcmpta-
tons of tie tlIurny pathway of life. As our
hearts long for reunion. remember that your
boy is in Gods kingdom. waiting to kiss YOU
MiitluS 10 embrace you, waiting TO twist M
mortal safl:nds i'll your hair We have been
accustomed to open the door this side of the
grave. Let us open the door on the other side.
We have been accustomed to see only the
green mound wet with our tears Let us sec
on the other side our boy. radiant will glory
beckoning us to come on. and with renewed
energy tells the battle of life here aud trust
ing in God alone. press forward until we reach
the haven united with the loved ones gone on
before, never TO be parted again.
By HIS PASTOR
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17

Christmas comes but once a
year, but there is a valuable Christ
mas gift which may be had every
day all the year round by subscribing
for our excellent contemporary, the
Baltimore Sun. The poet remarks
that the woman who hesitates is lost.
So in this age the man who does not
read good newspaper is mighty apt,
in the slang of the day, to be cleft. -
There is really no better paper in the
country for general news, than the
Sun, and none SO good for Maryland
news. 1t ought to be called the
Maryland Sun.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17

"A ruling by Speaker Reed yester-
day, it is thought, may enable the
Republican majority in the House to
deal summarily with contested cleo
ton cases.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17

For SALE. at the Baptist Parsou-
age: ParLor. Suit, Lounge, Double
Desk, 3 Walnut Curtain-rods, Heat
ing Stove, Hall Lamp, Refrigerator,
Sewing Machine, As yards of Mating
for $500. Above articles, except
mating, to be sold for 20 per cent.
less than they cost last April.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17

Four of the DR.. Cronin murderefs
were found guilty in Chicago yester-
day. The penalty of one was fixed
at Imprisonment in the penitentiary
for three years, and the other three
for life.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17

The ADVOCATE is the title of a bright,
newsy paper, the publication which
has been begun at Buena Vista,
Rockbridge county, Va, Messrs.
BaiIie & Bumgardner editors and pro-
prietors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17
BuckIen's Arnica saIve.

THE BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt RAeunl Fever
Sores. letter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains
Corns and all Skin Errptiohs. and positively
cures Piles. or no pay required. It is guaran.
tecd to give perfect satisfaction. or money re-
funded Price 25 cents per box For sale by
DIR. Jn0. P. Bishop
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17

We are informed that all the members of the
family of Mr.. George w. Weller, living near
TOWN, are very ill. The impure condition OF
the well is supposed to be the cause
[AdrthsJ'rg Statesman.
Well, in other words. WelIer's
we'll makes welIer's previously we'll
family unweIl.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17

A dispatch from Charleston, dated
December 10, says: tHon. w. X.
Lee, Chairman of the GubernatoriaI
Committee, arrived in this city last
night, and to-day informed me that
the report will be completed to-mor-
row, and handed to the Secretary of
State at once. If the Committee
makes the report the Legislature will
be called without delay. to meet
early next month"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17

An epidemic of influenza or grippe
is prevalent in Europe, and many
persons are i'll with it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17

The funeral of Hon. Jefferson Da-
Wis, at New Orleans last Wednesday,
was the most imposing affair of the
kind ever seen in the South. The
procession marched three miles to
the cemetery and more than filled the
line of march. 1t was an hour pass
ing a given point,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charlestown. jefferson
county, w. Va, December IA, 1889 :
VIM. H. Bowers, j. S. Pickett. and
Jas. w. Walton.
The above letters, if not called for
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
advertised
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17
Go. H. FLAGe, d. "a.

.HoLDAY GooDs.-We have opene,l
the incest line of Holiday Goods evef
shown by us before, our prices are d
usual the very lowest. Everybody
invited to call.
S. d. HIRscHsfAN & Col
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-12-17

We are pleased to hear that our
former townsman, Capt. Jas. H.
o'Bannon, Gan ante-bellum typo on
the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON is retained
by the Virginia Legislature as Pub
lie Printer.