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

THE IDoL-IAKER, as a blasphemer,
but recollections OF his mental tntirmity
saved Clemmer. The small town boz .,
however, gathered in crowds and were
so troublesome that the pagan would
rick no more noses and ears of his dci-
ties, but transported the others, day at-
ter day, at odd times in a hod carried
over his shoulder. The only detals
learned by the townspeople, beyond tn
general premises of idol-making and idol
worshipping, were that some of the in.
ages were representatives. in clay of the
mNkpr's ra"sc~r' f~'"r'r o~' -'o-,'>
Thus the most benc' nc'J,ent-!ookius idol
In tho whole outfit iites IN clay ,is
kindnesses of "Joe Stichter, q hardware
merchant. now dead, who was lenient
with his creditor when the crash came.
Equally consistent is the hideous fire
brick caricature of contractor named
Rummel, to whom Clemmer is said to
attribute his misfortune in business.
Furthermore, it became the current be-
lief that large, placid idol named
'Rube Hattenstein" was an all-round
oracle whose decisions tho idolator dis
regarded at his peril, and that still an
other was devoted to the business OF
keeping COWS off the railroad track
A visit to the cellar where the idols
arc kept demonstrated that there had
beennothing in anticipation that equaled
realization. One brought there asleep.
awaking would think himself in some
secret chamber of the Great Pyramid
or buried among tho bones and imple-
ments OF the mound builders. The
gloom which shrouded the most inter
esting objects was disheartening. For
tunately the biggest idol in the collec-
tion, standing at the end of a rude table
covered with irregular and incompIe-
henslble objects in clay, was in the path
of the few rays that struggled through
the one narrow window.
The children of the idol-maker, on
tho reporters visit to the cellar,
probably for the first time in their lives
had a leisurely view of their fathers
fantastic handiwork. 1t had been ru-
mored among the townspeople that the
pagan bricklayer not only prayed to his
idols. night and morning, but offered
them food.
Months and months it must have
taken to model and decorate the hun
dreds of fantastic images with which
the cellar is filed. On the floor, on
shelves, swinging from the joists and
hanging to the walls are burnt clay OBJ
Iects OF all sizes and shapes. From the
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25

Tempering Of copper 10 one Of the lost
arts, which has been actively sought for
by scientists aAe mecheRiss fer years.
The process has been accidentally dis
covered, and tests ef the copper thus
treated have shewn lost remarkable
strength and wearing qualities. 1t will
be especially valuable for use In the
bearings and commutators Of dynamo
machines, and alss for the journals OF
locomotives and cars. An establishment
in Pennsylvania IL now placing the metal
on the market.--Exchange
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
Ssor Promenade and visiting Gowns.

SEery handsome ladies cloth, with new
and attractive berderings, and English
serges and cheviots are greatly used in
the formation of stylish promenade and
visiting gowns. Many beautiful dyes
have been added to the standard shades,
color, linden green, and oak heart being
among the novel colors in all-wool
fabrics.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
CONVENIENT Ard oaEAP.
a nouss sa@ sie..se. l4s aur

a Rouss Jrs- -sI-aote. ls4 Rural
Dwellers.
Because people In rural districts do
not often patronize architects, few Of
their building plans are really adapted
70 thetS nssds. The building shown
combines cheapness with beauty and the
cenveniences Of modern life. AS it is
nearly square and has only one chimney
and no expensive front hall and stairs,
size; the back hall gives ample room for
a farmers necessary changes Of coats,
hats, etc., while the porch and its sink
afford convenient place for men to wash
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
HE MAKES IT'S OWN IDOLS
nuAiH skzzsazaa, THE PESHSYL-
EaAzuk PkGAM

- eaRS ~ eszA~ Fun OF the Eksures
~ mAs esss, wEhAe@ Flo Was TAfes
HU~@ In HlAAkAg-As TsiIs WIsot He
Ws@Se ss ssr szAam HAD Ho Money.
- cauza-se On - NssaAshness.
As fAr e. h now known. the only liv.
Zee Anssgscsa maker and worshipper of
Melh Lives IN RsAsizg, Rs-
Tho people of Reading % not neddle
With their pagan. they like the mye-
Q suspacton Anong the less worldly
MINDED that the floor Of the idolators
sanotHAry rests upon the entrance to the
bosb0@lsss pit and that strong odor OF
ssfnVooAe sbeunds thereabouts. Though
the NJ maker was born and has lived
all his life among them, they now shun
ana leave him to his own devices. They
refer to him as '+Clemmer Bill, the
bricklayer." His name is William Chris
toph Clemmer, and in his veins flows the
mixed blood of the Rhinelanders and
hessians, who began to make history
for this part of the country long before
the revolution. He was an uneducated
'bricklayer until about ten years ago,
when he became a contractor long
enough to lose more than he po ossessed.
His losses affected his mind, and for u
year or two, until he had apparently re-
covered, the county took care of him.
When he resumed his trade of brick
layer no developed tendency to disa-
gree with the teachings OF the Catholic
church, Of which he was member, and
had to be dropped as q hereto. Then i:
was that he became his own maker and
worshipper of idols.
His secret was known to none but
members of his family until it began to
divert his mind from business to an ex-
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
YOUNG Folks


"
As0A. - pink. and white.
A~ OaasA1 garden beds.
AiesteaS OasaA yeu look SO brighAs
HoS yea asAS end nod your headA
zAssls hitAs, bell Of fuzz.
SAdNAA.aA sVes I ever sawD
y - ~ " @ese hizn buzz
SAss s1A bee viii sting your paw.
Azss Icy Rsssy cat.
VsAsAiAg DevyAss bow ana sway1
8ssaass nAks sAsn bend like that
Shsy Scat - n FOR yeur play.
e9E @s hoe fa1a sewl
efssdnAA sAid to piece this squaras
Es ss NHs 70 play, you know,
Sm Hs@'ve esas your work all fAiA
- sAsuIa % and catch the mice
In ny ensaapa's corn and meal
= yeu t~As ny good advice.
eHiy EAiAA how proud you1l feel
Aere's my grandma calling mel
eh, what ever shall dof
Ser my seams not done, you sec.
Esrs I've sat and soolded you.
Youths Companion.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25

for keeping but
tons, counters,
etc. II the old
gloves are short
t W o, including
the hand, are re-
quired for one
b ag, W h e cas-
only the tops Of
long ones are
necessary, they
should be cut off
a little before the
hem and well
stitched together
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
Railroad Cats.

There are eight cats on the staff OF the
Midland, England, railway. The ex-
penees connected with them are regu-
farly shown in the accounts OF the com
pany. These lucky felnes have under
their charge, according to the season Of
the year, from one to three or four hun.
drea thousand empty corn sacks. ThA
holes in the sacks which are eaten bJ
the rats are darned by twelve women,
who arc kept constantly employsds-%EHs
ihange.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25

ceiling swings a
gigantic arm and
h an d, stained
flesh color. Rude
images of hands
and feet are scat
tered all about,
and what is most
re m arKa BILE is
that every rude
human i'm age,
W h g t h er com
plete or repre-
senting detached
members, bears
the S tron gest
likeness to the
earliest speci-
mems ofEgyptian
plaster art. Look
at the large idol
In the cut. Might
he not have been
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25

Widest schemes
{ or m Il k / n G
money. One was
something that
would enable en-
gineers to run
their trains safe
ly, and another,
with @ piece OF
d u t III him a
baked into one
side Of it, was
used for tele-
graphing. Then
tho man drifted
intp "a atripr pf
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
Ways of baking Graham Flour.

By this time everybody knows how to
make Graham "gems" by the usual
method, which is simply to stir the batter
just little stiffer than griddle cake
BATTER and bake quickly in a very hot
oven. This thing Is certain, the thinner
the batter the hotter must be the oven.
1t Is also the case that gems mixed with
water require hotter oven than those
mixed with milk. So, If you cannot have
a very hot oven, either make the mix
ture Of simple Graham flour and water
quite thick, or mix the -four with milk.
Skinned milk is good enough though
new or creamy milk makes the bread
more "short," Of course. Have the gem
pans very hot--I set them in the oven
before filling them-and then scrap Of
clotn with the least bit OF butter upon
1t, rubbed over the irens, will prevent
the gems from sticking.
Housekeepers who have no gem pans
can make very nice warm Graham bread
for breakfast in several ways. Make a
dough Of flour and sweet milk-skimmed
nia..E---sthl enough TO roii QUO cash. &.
Kuaad this a little, roll IL an inch thick
and cut it into diamonds; or cut off
strips and make it into rolls with the
hand; or roll it into balls two inches in
diameter, ilattening them a little or not
at all, as you choose; or roll the dough
very thin and cut it into square crackers,
pricking them we'll to prevent their pu:-
iing. Crackers are best with some cream
in the mixing, and crackers require more
kneading than diamonds and rolls, which
are expected to be soft inside.
Any OF these kinds of bread--dlamonds
rolls, balls and crackers-are baked upon
the crate in the oven, which should be
wiped off very clean. They will not stick
to it, and will bake very fast. l recon-
mend the crackers in particular. ALI
these breads are sweeter and better 1
think, and we all think so at our house,
without salt, but most people prefer salt
in tho crackers.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25

sit will not do to have homo umpiree.
That experiment has been tried too
often, and invariably resulted In moTQ
evil than good. What is required Is 10
have an octet OF umpires, who shall DO
subject to orders, as at present, and thus
all talk of favoritsm will be reduced to
a minimum. 1t is but a comparatively
short time before the playing season win
end, and, despite talk to the contrary,
,ur staff OF umpres will remain as con
stituted to-day. At the last meeting U
the league in the spring a suggestion
from mo for a fifth umpire was agreed
to, and at once Knight was chosen for
the position. BY the way, we have
little taste of civil service reform, so far
as promotion is concerned In the national
league. Umpire Curry was the fifth UNI
pire at one time, but when vacancy oc-,
Cured he was put in as a regular at
81 500 per season and expenses.
1.-THE other features which think the
game requires is that foul tips shall be
counted as strikes. In many instances
some of the prettiest plays in the game,
are spoiled by the rule now in vogue,
and there Is no valid reason why a
catcher should be deprived OF credit for
"a clever piece of work by moi allowing
foul tips to count anything whom he is
close up behind the bat. ri
Joe McAulIffe and Pat Killen have,
fought before the California athletic club
at San Francisco. and the former has
proved himself the best mdn. It TOOK
only seven rounds, but Killen's friends
claimed he knock below was foul,
but the referee would not allow the claim
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25


ana scarce suggests the brawny appear
anco which his arms present in the
photos OF the oarsman in rowing cos
tume. Where Searle gets his wonderful
SOUL l-propelling power from is mystery
Hanlan ascribes it to O remarkable
strength Of the thighs. Searle won't
discuss 1t, and when asked about it last
fall he remarked laughingly: "Oh. I've
got new movement that the others
are not onto yet"
William ]. 0'Connor was born at To
ronto, Canada, in 1864. His greatest
achievement was defeating John Teemer
at Washington, d. c., on Nov. "a, 1883,
tor che n'n'hU ~ ~"r 90 k~,O~i-o ~ IN
amateur. ConnJr, With Enrlght as a
partner, won many single and double
scull races in 1854. In 1855 he became
professional, and since then has won
fifteen races. Hanlan was the man who
developed oConnor's rowing abilities.
GAS far as / have been able to Judge
by personal inspection" says President
Young, "two changes would be advise
BILE in the national game, and it Is very
likely that they will be brought before
the league at It's annual meeting in No
vember. First and foremost there is no
doubt in my mind that the patrons of
the game would be better pleased with
two umpires than one, and the expert
ence OF this season has demonstrated
this fact to my entire satisfaction, not
that there is any objection to the staff OF
league umpires as it exists today as far
as the officials of the league are con
cerned for we think our selections for
these trying places have all endeavored
to do their duty eonscientiously and
without favor to homo or visiting clubs.
as often alleged. But there is demand
for two umpires, which cannot be ig-
nored, and for my part shall favor eight
good mon being chosen for these places
next year.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25

the top of the glove forming the bottom
of the bag. The strips of leather left
are finely shipped for fringe which can
be gilded with bronze tincture. But
tonhold or crocheted silk loops made on
the outside, hold the drawing-in top
cord, the ends of which are ornamented
with gilt or fancy buttons. A little
flower or spray painted on the kid is an
additional ornament to these bags.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25

I o n t that COM
PEELED him g
short time a go,
to move his sane
tuary md its con-
tents 10 cheaper
quarters These
we're found in the
basement or ce.-
lar OF u two-stoiy
b r / C k h o Il g C.
standing in II row
{ h a t skirts { h g
DdSe Ol VI q u II L
Penn. 7 he ap-
pearance in the
street OF the first
drayload of Idols
nearly created Il
panic. A good
many citizens S
were for having
the man arrested
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25
AChenn md Prettv eng.

The tops of old, Swedish leather, or
kid gloves can be made into very pretty
little bags, just suitable for keeping
money in on a journey they will also
hold small pieces of needlework and do
, 1889-03-22
A Library Building.

Messrs. Potter, Kirk and Sheldon,
trustees of the Laramie county public
library fund, have purchased for 81 100
the lot facing Capitol avenue and corner of
the alley between Eighteenth and Nine
tenth streets. On this ground it is pro-
posed to soon m the construction
of a library building. This is a move
that receives the heartiest endorsement of
THE LEADER, and will meet with the I'M
qualified approval of the people. The
present quarters on Ferguson street are
entirely inadequate for the purpose.
1t is only to be regretted that the Y.
Nj. G. A. cannot cooperate with the
county and erect a suitable building for
that society.
, 1889-03-22
Water Works for Douglas.

The Douglas Water Works company
has been Incorporated with a capital
stock of slO0,0OO As indicated by the
title of the organization it will construct
and maintain a system of water works
for the purpose of supplying the town of
Douglas-seat of government for Con-
verse county-with water. The trustees
10Y in Office are P. H. Lineen, John B.
Adams and Frank S. Lusk. OF course
the Office OF the company will be at
Douglas.
, 1889-03-22
A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
Archbishop Riordan of a Francisco
Guest of Bishop Burke.

Archbishop Riordan is in the city the
guest of Ri. Rev. Bishop Burke. He
accompanied the latter home from Joliet,
where they participated in the celebra-
ton of the golden anniversary of the
dedication of st. Patrick's cathedral, of
that city. Both were formerly stationed
at Joliet. have hundreds of friends there,
and are ardent admirers of its institution.
Archbishop Riordan, the coast digni-
tary, is middle-aged, of commanding
presence and pleasing address. He is
hihhly educated, a splendid conversation
alist and a finished orator. His See is
San Francisco and diocese central Cali
fornia. BE has l25 priests, innumerable
schools, a magnificent cathedral and many
converts and academies. while the sisters
of the Sacred Heart have also estab-
lished hospitals. The archbishop is n
of the cleverest managers. When he
assumed his See five years ago the debt
was half a million, but it has disappeared
and there is money in the church Golfers.
Archbishop Riordan was born in Chicago
and saw the first locomotive steam into
that great city. He is one of thirteen
archbishops in America.
The visitor thinks, with Bishop Burke,
that trees should be planted about Chey-
enne. Otherwise it is a most attractive
place. He says that every place should
have large parks where the people may
promenade or drive and hear music.
Golden Gate park, San Francisco. runs
from the city to the bay. he says, and is
one OF the finest in the world.
Archbishop Riordan has been In Eu-
rope a year for his health, and of course
visited the Holy Father. spending two
months in Rome. He dearly loves San
Francisco, saying it has the only bay on
the coast, vet declares Paris the hand
soonest city in the world.
Bishop Burke and his distinguished
guest were driven from the depot to the
episcopal in Ex-Governor Warren's landau
with a four-in-hand. This morning Arch
bishop Riordan wilLbe shown about the
city and this afternoon he leaves for San
Francisco, stopping a couple of days at
Salt Lake.
, 1889-03-22
TOWN TALK.


The Burlington paymaster is en- route.
The depot contractor is expected here
daily.
The city marshal now has a private Of
fee at the police station.
Revival services are held at the Metho-
dist church every evening.
Several railway contractors returned
from the north yesterday.
j. l.. Murray has been awarded the
contract for dyking Lake Minnehaha-
Hans Jensen yesterday bought lots 7
and 8, block 2, in Roberts place; $500,
The Dillman saloon, corner Sixteenth
and Eddy, is to be removed two doors
north.
In a police court yesterday evidence
was introduced to impeach Margaret
Henne.
The capitol iron contractor, G. r. Linn,
is here and will at once put a force of men
at work.
There was a scrap between a couple
of Barkalow Bros men at the depot
Yesterday.
W. A. Sisson and a party of gentlemen,
including a stone expert, will visit the
Meyer quarries to-day.
Captain Bennett, of the Seventeenth,
is in the hills looking for trees to be trans
planted to Fort Russell.
The work of moving tracks in the way
of the Union Pacific blacksmith shop
commenced yesterday.
Carpenters. plumbers and painters are
preparing the Masonic block store for
Frank Boehm's cigar factory.
Stetson's big Uncle Toms Cabin som.
pany, with many new features, will ap,
pear here next Tuesday evening.
Fresh smells, German carp, herring,
dressed perch, picscarel, white fish, trout
and pike at Standard Cash Market.
- Miss Mollie Turner, formerly with Viii
liam Myers dry goods house here, has
been married to W. +. Greasy, a Milton,
Ore, realty dealer.
The missionary tea at the residence of
Capt. f. r. Lasher last evening was a
very pleasant affair. 1t was given by the
Presbyterian ladies.
Lots in Roberts Place have sold beyond
all expectation, and Messrs. Roberts &
Kelley are seriously considering the ad-
visibility of raising the price to sl25 per
lot.
In the course of a conversation with
Bishop Burke last evening it developed
that he was in favor of high license as
against prohibition, saying that the latter
does not prohibit.
You hear Roberts Place talked about
on all sides. Lots are selling rapidly be-
CAUSE they are SO cheap and can be bought
On such easy terms, 800 each on $40
monthly payments. 1t will be but a short
time selling at the present rate to close
out, and those who buy early of course
get the best locations.
, 1889-03-22
The Impure Ballot.

Wednesdays boomerang publishes the
the text of the report of the Albany
county grand iury's report. Here is the
portion referring to the violations of the
election laws:
In reference to the frauds and illegal
practices at our general county and city
elections, we have examined a number of
witnesses, and are of the opinion that the
expenses incurred at said elections are ex-
horbitaut and a burden to the candidates
who ask for the SURFACES of the people.
The evil is not confined to the last cleo
ton, but to numerous elections in the
past. If this Jury was to present to this
court all the persons in this county, of all
parties, for violation of the election laws,
even in the matter OF buying and selling
their services en- election day, we would
not know at what point in the county's
history to stop.
One of the greatest evils apparent
from our Investigations is the hiring Of
vehicles for political purposes on election
days, each OF which requires the ex-
pense of attendants. The placing of
political funds in the hands of persons of
influence or in other words where it will
do the most good is another evil. The
present election laws are, We believe, suf-
icient if enforced to protect every citi-
zen who may seek the suffrage of the
people from exorbitant expenses aud at
the same time give every person their free
elective franchise, and we here recon.
mend that at future elections to be held
in this county and city the law in referer-
ence to the illegal use of money at said
elections be strictly enfoeed.
, 1889-03-22
An improvement in HeadIights.
Omaha Herald

An improved headlight for locomotives
is soon to be adopted by some of the
Omaha roads. 1t has an adjustment
which allows the engineer to conven-
iently direct the light as be may desire to
various points off the line. The lantern
is supported on a frame OF platform
which has a movement to right or left
about a vertical axis and also up and
down by the same means, the operating
mechanism leading back to the cab in
such a way SO as to be within reach of the
engineer. He is enabled by this arrange
ment to examine dangerous or doubtful
parts of the road, and in stormy weather
to turn the light upon threatening trees
or masses of earth or rock which are
about to fall upon either side.
, 1889-03-22
A Right of Way Agent.

Col. John K. jeffrey has Just been
appointed Union Pacific right of way
agent to secure route titles for the Car
bon Cutoff and Cheyenne & Northern
railways. This is fortunate for the COM
pany as Mr.. Jeffrey is peculiarly fitted
for the place. His acquaintance in the
territory, knowledge of title laws and rare
judgement in the appraisement OF values
will aid him in performing the duties of
the office to the entire satisfaction of the
company. The LEADER learns that the
appointment was rendered Mr.. jeffrey
without any solicitation on his part.
, 1889-03-22

The cornerstone of the west wing of
the capitol was laid without ceremony
yesterday afternoon. These articles were
contained in a copper box placed beneath
the stone:
Names of members of the capitol
building commission: L. r, Bresnahen.
superintendent; j. G. Baird. secretary;
T. A. Kent, A. Glchrist, A. Poole. and
j. R. Grimes, assistant superintendent.
Names of members of first commission:
Z. Magic, G. N. Potter, N. j. O'Brien,
NJ. L. Post, N. X. Davis.
Lists of territorial, county and city Off
GERS.
List of the contractors.
Governor Moonlight's message to the
tenth Legislative assembly, reports of the
auditor and veterinarian, illustrated board
Of trade pamphlet.
Copy of each city paper.
2 Book of ordinaces of Cheyenne and
statistics on water and sewerage system.
Muster roll of Co. b, w. N. G., and
finding list of Laramie county public
library.
, 1889-03-22
MeteoroIogicaIIy Speaking.

OBSERVERS OFFICE, CHEYENNE, Mar.
22.-RaIn was reported last night at Santa
Fe, North Platte, Valentine, Rapid City,
Huron and Fort Sill. There was a grad
ual rise in temperature during the day in
Dakota and Montana. In other sections
it was stationary. Range of tempera-
ture in Cheyenne from 26o to 3so. For
to-day, warmer and fair weather.