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Telegram-herald., 1889-05-17

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card. Uaich sad.
Telegram-herald., 1889-05-17
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Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
First Work First.

The voters of Pennsylvania with those
of three other eastern States, have,
during the past year, stood up, been
counted and found lacking on the tenn
perance question by many thousand votes.
Men are not yet convinced that alcohol
is an outlaw that should be outlawed. A
great work of popular education on that
point remains yet to be done. 1t may be
hard to believe, but it is nevertheless
true, that there is no short road to the
prohibition of the sale of alcoholic liquors
under a government of the people. They,
the people, must first be taught that these
liquors as beverages are bad before they
will prohibit their traffic.
A thorough enforcement of the temper
ance education laws of Pennsylvania and
these other States in their public schools
will slowly perhaps, but surely and per-
manently change public sentiment on the
question.
The sooner we temperance workers
realize that this first work must be done
first, and therefore address ourselves to
securing the most thorough and intelli-
gent temperance education of every child
n all our public schools that the laws de-
mands, the sooner viii our States and
nation be rid of the incubus of the saloon.
MARY II. Hunt.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
THERE Is NO DEATH.

There is no death The stars go down
TO rise upon some fairer shore;
And bright in Heavens Jeweled crown
They shine forever more.
There is no death! The dust we tread
Shall change beneath the summer showers
To golden grain or mellow fruit
Or rainbow-tinted flowers.
The granite rocks disorganize
To feed the hungry u oss they bear;
The forest leaves drink daily life
From out the viewless air.
There is no death The leaves may fall,
The flowers fade and pass away;
They only wait through wintTy hours
The coming OF the May.
There is no death! An angel form
Walks o'er the earth with silent tread;
He bears our best beloved away
And then We call them deadi'
He leaves our heart all desolate;
He plucks our fairest. sweetest flowers
Transplanted into bliss they now
Adorn immortal bowers.
The bird-ltke voice, whose joyous tones
Made glad this scene OF sin and strife,
Sings now her everlasting song
Amid the Tree of Life.
And when he sees a smile too bright
or heart too pure for taint or vice,
He bears it TO that world of light
To dwell In Paradise
Born unto that undying life,
They leave us but to come again;
With JOY we welcome them--the same
Except in sin and pain.
And ever near US, though unseen,
The dear, immortal spirits tread;
For all the boundless universe
Is life--there are no dead
Brick POmerOy'S Adudnce Thought.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
KILLED ON THE RAILROAD.

Lizzie Ge~hardt, of Hornerstown, Struck by
the Limited While on Her Way to Nor
rellyille.
The New York and Chicago Limited
was late yesterday evening and went
through here at what rairoaders call
lightning speed. 1t passed here about
7:30. Just below Haws' Fire brick Works,
Cambria, it struck young woman, and
knocked her off the track, The trainmen
saw her and stopped as soon as they could.
A man was sent to notify the Cambria bor-
ough authorities, who in turn notified
Coroner Evans, by telephone. DR.. Evans
telephoned to have the body put in safe
place till morning. The body was then
taken to the Council Chamber.
1t was found that the young woman
was Lizzie Gerhardt, of Hornerstown. She
was on her way to Morrellville, having
left her home about $50 P. NJ.
Word was sent to her parents at
Hornerstown, who sent down for the
body. Her father is William Gerhardt.
Lizzie, it appears, has been somewher
wayward, and had left home without her
parents knowing where she had gone.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
THE NEW NATIONAL BANK.

A Room in Alma Hall to be Occupied
Operations to Begin January 1st.
The Authorities of the Citizens Ma
tiononal Pank have rented the room in
Alma Hall now occupied by John H.
Waters 6S Bro, plumbers. A large safe
will be procured and the room put in
condition for the bank by January 1st.
Arrangements for remodeliug the interior
of the room are now making
There is great demand for the stock Of
the new bank, so much in fact that some
of the heaviest subscribers have given
some Of their stock to others who were
anxious to take it.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13

denly contracted to thirty-twoinches wide
where first step is made oil to stairs to
top gallery. These Irregularities in the
passageways are all made in very short
distance as will be seen by the accom-
panying diagram. 1t is my opinion that
they are constructed about as badly as
they well could be. All the exits appear
to me as if they had been constructed for
the purpose of forming a trap. 1t is also
my opinion that the main stairway is en-
tirely inadequate for the purposes for
what 1t is in tended.
GEORGE w. WAGNER, NJ. d.
We, the undersigned, the iGquest su m
moned by d. w. Evans, coroner, to IN
quire into the cause and manner of the
death of Lizzie Claycomb, John Miller,
Mrs. Wesley Burns, Miss Clara Burns,
Isaac Foler, George Little Horner, Mrs.
Nestor Eddie Bigler, Mr.. Fresholtz, and
George Slonicker, do find that death was
causen in each case by suffocation in the
jam resulting from the panic precipitated
by false alarm of fire in Parke's Opera
House during theatrical performance on
the evening of December 10, 1889. We
do also find that, owing to the insult
icient number of exits, the narrowness
and faulty construction of tie only one
in the house, we condemn the building as
entirely unsafe for any public gathering,
and we hereby ask the authorities to take
proper means to prevent any public as
semblages in the building as now con-
structed.
Witness our hands and seals this 11th
day of December, 1889.
J. NJ. SHUMAKER. IL. S.
GEO. TURNER. II. S.
JOSEPH PRICE. e.. 81
4. ZANG. L. S.
THOMAS S. SEIBERT. II. $.
JACOB c. HoRNER. L. S.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
Thnt 60 Do Dr. nenle.

Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Whatever the outcome i'm fact may he
of the somewhat mysterious letter of col
onel Shepard to DIR. David J. Baalg, of
Jonnstown. those who know how The llt-
ter gave up everything and worked un-
ceasingly for his fellow iownsmeu after
the great flood hope that the 5000 viIl
prove reality and reacl Dr. Bsolc's
pockets.
One of the newspaper correspondents
who was an eyewitness of the scenes
after The disaster at Johnstown said TO me
yesterday: Dr. Beale wasalcro IN those
dark days. He never gave thought 10
himself at a time when most Johnst1wn
men were looking strictly after them-
selves, and carly and late worked for
those who were in distress. The whole
hearted Christianity Of the man made
him a conspicuous figure. He was one
of the few, too, who thought it was worth
while to get on barrel of Sunday and
with cheerful words attempt to instll
courage and hope into all within hearing.
His open air addresses did great deal of
good"
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
WEE wILLrE,s VIOLIN.
YOUTHS cNNPANroN.

poet, rambling 'mong The hills,
Glanced ON a cottage gray,
And there he made his tuneful home
For many a summers day.
Wee Willie was the farmers son,
A pretty lad TO see
Bui all the village called him daft
SO dull and dumb was he.
Even to the poets gentle speech,
He gave but sullen heed,
And, turning from his friendly smile,
Ran from the cot with speed.
But suddenly he stood transfxed;
What was that angel-tone
That thrilled each nerve with rapture wild
Till Heaven around him shown?
An old red violin, in hands
THAT knew to use it WE'LL
What tender tones ring on the air
What wondrous things they tell
The wee daft laddie nearer drew,
His shining eyes like stars,
Mind. spirit famed, as bursts the sun
Beyond dawn's cloudy bars.
His fingers work-oh, for chance
To wake such wondrous sound
Let me " he cried the poet smiled,
And his wild wishes crowned.
When 10 the boy with eager hand
Put soul in every string.
And drew forth soft, melodious sounds.
Tender and lingering.
Nor would he yeield his angel up
For angel twas to him
Till the long day grew dusk and gray,
And even the sky was dim.
To near and far the glad news went,
The wOndrous tidings sped,
Wee Willie was no longer daft;
The evil spirit fed.
He talked and walked like other boys,
And laughed and lovedand sung,
And, later, with his wondrous gift
And fame the world has rung.
Now listening thousands eager crowd,
This need OF Heaven to win;
For angels gbide the bow, they say,
80, wee WHIPS violin"
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13

J. NJ. SHUMAKER. II. S.
GEO. TURNER. u. 5.
JOSEPH PRICE. t.. 5.
L. ZANG. f.. S.
THOMAS S. SEIBERT. II. 5. ]
JACOB c. HoRNER. IL. s.)
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13

A Hungarian, said to be named GlusIy,
was killed on the Pennsylvania Railroad
last night by Fast Line east. The body
was shipped to Portage " sterday, in care
of p. McGough, for interment.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
THE NEW LINCOLN nRrpGE.
1t Was Ready for Use Early Yesterday
Morning-Rapid Work

hoHhlhSs-hapiu hOFh
Tuesday morning about haf-pest 0
o'clock the new Lincoln Bridge was
thrown open to the public. OF course
there was great rush when wagon COM
munication was re established with the
Pennsylvania Railroad passenger and
freight stations. The latter place was
very busy one yesterday in consequence
of the opening of the bridge. Every
body wanted to be the first waited upon.
The completion of the bridge in such a
short time reflects great credit on the con-
tractors, Hoover, Hughes & Co. 1t was
about twenty. two hours from the time
the first trestle was set up till the wagons
were crossing the bridge.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
MARRIAGE LlCENsEs.
The Following uuye Been Granted since
our I.a-i Report.
cnr,cr WIN Harr-

The news has been received here Chat
Charles Garter, convicted last week o1 the
murder Of John Matthews, was yes,erday
morning sentenced 90 be hanged. lie
claims that if hc had another uIM the re-
suit would he different.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-12-13
CONDEMNED.
The opera House Pronounced
Unsafe for u Public
Gathering
MUCH ADDITIONAL TESTIMONY.

Sworn Statements From the Manages
Dr. George w. WAGNER Testifes-Full
Particulars of the Coroner's Inquest
The Verdict.
Morris tribune., 1889-03-27
w'Arsa LINE
/. SHOWING NIPPERS,

SECTION OF CRAB A, SHOWING NTPPERS.
\, bomb proof roof; B, water line; c, interior
of crab; D, joint of nippers; E. arms OF nippers;
FF, rods of nippers connecting with electric en-
CINE: G, teak lining to crab.
This proceeding astonished the COM
mandcr and officers of tho ScarabAus
almost as much as the extraordinary at
tack which had been made upon their
ship They had expected a demand to
surrender and haul down their flag, but
the director-in-chief on board Repeller
No. was of the opinion that with her
propeller extracted it mattered little
what flag she flew. His work with the
Scarabeus was over; for it had been Or
dcred by the syndicate that its vessels
should not cucumber themselves with
prizes.
flowed by the. powerful crab, which
apparently had no fear that it's disabled
adversary might fire upon it, the Scara-
bseus moved toward the harbor, and when
it had come within quarter of a mile of
the foremost British vessel, Crab A cast
off and steamed back to Repeller No. l.
The other English vessels soon came
up, and each lay to and sent a boat to
the Scarabaus. After half an hours
consultation, in which the amazement of
those on board the damaged vessel was
communicated to the officers and crews
of her two consorts, it was determined
that the smaller of these should tow the
disabled ship into port, while the other
one, in company with man-of-war just
Morris tribune., 1889-03-27
yons desire 70 know what had happened,

vous desire TO know what had happened,
and what might be expected next, spread
that evening to every part OF the Domin-
ion reached by telegraph. .m.,- y.
The military authorities in charge Of
the defenses Of the city were as much
disturbed and amazed by what had hap
pened as any civilian could possibly be,
but they had no fears for the safety Of
the place, for the enemy's vessels could
not possibly enter, nor even approach,
the harbor. The Notifications on the
heights mounted guns much heavier than
those on the men-of-war, and shots from
these fired from an elevation might sink
even those "under water devils" But,
moro than on the forts, they relied upon
their admirable system of torpedoes and
submarine batteries. With these in po-
sition and ready for action, as they now
were, it was impossible for an enemy's
vessel, floating on the water, or under it.,
to enter the harbor without certain de-
struction. .......- &c.. .....-.
Bulletins to this effect were posted in
the city, and somewhat allayed the popu-
lar anxiety, although many people who
wcro fearful Of what might happen next,
left by the evening trains for the interior.
That night the news Of this extraordinary
affair was cabled to Europe, and thence
back to the United States, and all over
the world. In many quarters the ac-
count was disbelieved, and in no quarter
was it thoroughly understood, for it
must be borne in mind that the methods
of operation employed by the crabs were
not evident even to those on board the
disabled vessels. But everywhere there
was the greatest desire to know what
would DO done next.
It was the general opinion that the two
armored vessels were merely tenders
to the submerged machines, which had
done the mischief. Having fired no guns,
nor taken any active part in the combat,
there was every reason to believe that
they were intended merely as bomb proof
store ships for their formidable consorts.
AS these submerged vessels could not at
tack town, nor reduce Notifications,
but could exercise their power only
against vessels afioat, it was plain enough
to see that the object of the American
syndicate was to blockade the port.
That they would be able to maintain the
blockade when tho full power of the
British navy should be brought to bear
upon them was generally doubted, though
it was conceded in the most wrathful
circles that until the situation should be
altered, it would be unwise to risk valu-
able war vessels in encounters with the
diabolical sea monsters now lying off the
port. ...
In the New York Office of the syndi-
cate there was great satisfaction. The
news received was incorrect and imper-
feet, but 1t was evident that, so far,
everything had gone well.
About o o'clock the next morning Re-
peller No. j, with her consort half a mile
astern, and preceded by the two crabs,
one on either bow, approached: to within
two miles of the harbor mouth. The
crabs, quarter Of mile ahead of the
repeller, moved slowly, for between them
they bore an immense net, three or four
hundred feet long and thirty feet deep,
composed of jointed steel rods. Along
the upper edge of this net was series of
Morris tribune., 1889-03-27

tracted about forty feet Of its propeller
shaft; then, opening Its massive jaws,
it allowed the useless mass Of iron to
drop to the bottom Of the sea.
Every man on board the Scarabmus
was wild with amazement and excite
ment, Few could comprehend what
had happened, but this very quickly be-
came evident. So far as motive power
was concerned, the Scarabeus was to-
tally disabled. She could not direct her
course, for her rudder was gone; her
propeller was gone; her engines were
useless, and she could do no more than
float as wind or tide might move her.
Moreover, there was jagged hole in her
stern where the shaft had been, and
through this the water was pouring into
the vessel. AS q man-of-war the Scara-
beus was worthless.
Orders now came fast from Rcpeller
No. |, which had moved nearer to the
scene of conflict. 1t was to be supposed
that tho disabled ship was properly fur
nished with bulkheads, SO that the water
would penetrate no farther than the
stern compartment, and that, therefore.
she was in no danger of sinking. Crab
4 VAS ordered to make fast to the bow
of tee Scarabarus. and tow her toward
two men-of-war who were rapidly ap-
preaching from tho harbor.
Morris tribune., 1889-03-27


air floats, which were so graduated that
they were sunk by the weight of the net
few feet below the surface of the water.
from which position they held the net
suspended vertically.
This net, which was intended to pro-
tect the repeller against the approach of
submarine torpedoes which might be
directed from tho shore, was anchored
at each end, two very small buoys indi-
eating its position. The crabs then fall
ing astern, Repeller No. lay to, with
the sunken net between her and the
shore, and prepared to project the first
instantaneous motor bomb ever used in
warfare.
The great gun in the bow of the vessel
was loaded with one of the largest and
most powerful motor bombs; and the
spot to be aimed at was selected. This
was point in the water just inside of
the mouth of the harbor, and nearly
mile from. the land on either side. The
distance of this point from the vessel be-
ing calculated, the cannon was adjusted
at the angle called for by the scale of
distances and levels, and the instrument
indicating rise, fall and direction was
then put in connection with it.
Now the director-in-chief stepped for
ward to the button, by pressing which
the power of the motor was developed.
The chief of the scientific corps then
showed him the exact point upon the
scale, which would be indicated when
the gun was in it's proper position, and
the piece was then moved upon it's bear
Morris tribune., 1889-03-27

U.s. For information, in reference to
Lands and Towns owned by the Chicago
81 ST. PAUL RAILWAY CaN-
PANY, write to III. G.. HAuGAN, Land
Commissioner, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Morris tribune., 1889-03-27

Maj OF CANADIAN Cll1 AMI dAfs6Oh.
A, Fl. NJ s. scarab@us; B, Crab A; c. Repeller
No. ]; p, new fort; E. old fort; F. city; g, island
ings SO as to approximate as nearly as
possible this direction. ...-...
The bow Of the vessel now rose upon
the swell of the sea, and the instant that
the index upon the scale reached the de-
sired point, the director-in-chief touched
the button. =
There was no report, no smoke, no
visible sign that the motor had left
the cannon; but at that instant
there appeared, to those who were
on the lookout, from . fort about
a mile away, a vast aperture in
the waters Of the bay, which was
variously described as from 100 yards to
500 yards in diameter. At that same in
slant, in the neighboring lieadlands and
islands far up the shores of the bay, and
in every street and building of the city,
there was felt a sharp shock as if the
underlying rocks had been struck by a
gigantic trip hammer.
At the same Instant the sky above the
spot where the motor had descended was
darkened by a wide spreading cloud.
This was formed Of that portion of the
water of the bay which had been in
Simultaneous raised to the height Of about
thousand feet. The sudden appear
ance of this cloud was even moro terri
BILE than the yawning chasm Ia the
waters of the bay, or the startling shock,
but it did not remain long inyiew. 1t
had no sooner reached its highest eleva-
ton than it began to descend. There
was strong sea breeze blowing, and in
its descent this vast mass of water was
impelled toward the land.
II came down, not as rain, but as the
waters Of Q vast cataract, as. though a
Morris tribune., 1889-03-27

TO BE CONTINUED.
Morris tribune., 1889-03-27

in consultation with him. In the eve
ming Justice Matthews was SO much
worse that DR.. johnson remained with
him during the entire night. He passed
away peacefully, All of his family with
the exception of his son, were present at
the death scene.
Justice Matthews was born in Cincin-
natl, July q, 1924. He was graduated
at Kenyon college in 1910, studied law
and was admitted to the bar, settling in
Maury county, Tenn. He shortly after
ward returned to Cincinnati. In 1916 he
became editor of the Cincinnati Herald,
the first daily anti-slavery paper in that
city. lie became judge of the court OF
common pleas in Hamilton county in
1861, was state senator in 1856, and in
1861 was United States attorney for
the southern district of Chic. He served
with distinction in the Union army dur
Morris tribune., 1889-03-27
ET0MTln from the diary of tourists
MlEIH\ commercial travellers,
NU uU business men and others

UUluD business men and others
has revealed:
That the Wisconsin Central has the
unqualified endorsement of all;
That the Wisconsin Central has to day
the most popular line between Mime
apolis, st. Paul and Milwaukee and
Chicago;
That the Wisconsin Central is dialy
adding to it's admirers as the recognized
Pullman line between Minneapolis,
St.Paul and Milwaukee and Chicago;
That the Wisconsin Central touches the
most prominent points in Wisconsin,
and that it has more important business
centers on its through line than any
other railway in the Northwest;
That the Wisconsin Central has made
an erviable reputation with Its peer
less Dining Car Service;
That the Wisconsia Central runs fast
trains On which all classes of passen-
gers are carried with commodious and
distinct accommodation for all;
That the Wisconsin Central has repre-
sentatives distributed throughout the
country, who will cheerfally give any
information that may be desired and
that it's terminal agents are especially
Instructed to look after the comfort Of
passengers who may be routed via its
line.
For detailed information, apply to
your nearest ticket agent or to represen-
tatives of the road.
WIN. S. MELLEN, JAMES BARKER,
Genl Manager, GenI Pass & Ticket A st
MILWAUKEE.
F. n. ANSoN, Northwestern Passenger
Agent, No. 10 Nicollet House Block, Mime
apolis, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1889-03-27
ng the war but resigned his commission

ing the war but resigned his commission
as colonel in 1868 to become Judge of the
superior court of Cincinnati. He was a
presidential elector on the Lincoln-J ohm
son ticket in 1864, and on the Grant
Colfax ticket in 1868. He was defeated
rs Republican candidate for congress in
1875 and in the next year was one of the
counsel before the celebrated electoral
commission opening the argument in be-
half of the Republican electors of Florida
and making the principal argument in
the Oregon case. In March, 1877, he
was elected United States senator in
place of John Sherman who had re-
signed. In 1881 he was appointed asso-
ciate justice of the United States su-
preme court.