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Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-20

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Cew.

Cow.
Some sears ago." Uncle Jerry hush
saws, II vas living In a small town where
the folks ~sre all nelghbors and the VII
lage astot even was not above making
deal now and then In farm products.
lie said 10 me one day that he had fine
berkshire SOW he would like TO sell. He
described IL 10 me as a very fine SOW,
dwelling especially ON It's breed.
wanted such an animal at that time, and
Il did not take us long TO strike bar
gain, Dealing with my pastor, ! took
his word for the SOW, and did not even 20
10 zee it On account of the breed pai1
a good round sum for the SOW.
''iio sent il around when was away.
and il was Ia the pen when returned.
| took my wifo and two or three friends
out TO the pen to show of my purchase.
/ was quite proud of Jhe possession and
had great deal TO say Of It's lino points as
va won't. A hungry grunt greeted US as
We approached. With great expectations
we looked over the bars. There was as
long nosed, lank-sided an old razor-backed
sOwas ever you set eye on. Twas provoked
-tl~it is TO say, | was mad. l made no
attempt to express my feelings there. |
Just told the hired bog To drive that
critteI around 70 Parson Blanks and
before he had time TO get the bars down
! was at the parsons myself. she S n
coming. / want my money back, l said,
ar mildly as I could under tho cireum-
stances. Wen, you wont get your
money, the p0Tson replied. Then | ain
afraid / used numboy of biblical eX-
pressions i'm way the pGrson was not
used 90 hearing them; for he got very
rnle, and got iay money
"ihe palsOn was anxious that nothing
should be generally known about The
transaction.
"At church tine next Sunday he
pToarhed - eloquent sermon. He had
ln8 conereg CATION worked up. What did
Jeremiah soy2 What did jeremiah say?
What -- did 80 jeremiah 80 say" IN the
warmth of his oloQuence ne cried.
" 'Hesays rs how he'd be d-d-d-u
fac wouldn't mash you all up If youeu
tidu't give back hisns' money and take
souI old SOW Lt was "a cOuntIymau ia
the congregation who was speaking, aud
ne thought no had answered the parsou' b
question.
$50 he story Of the pig got out and the
preacher left that diocese. "-Philade!-
iia Telegraph
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-20
The Naphthn Habit.

A prominent medical journal calls
attention to the growth of the "naphtha
habit" among tho female employees OF
rubber factories. The inhalation Hof
naphtha fumes produces a peculiarly
agreeable inebrlation. Naphtha is used
10 clean rubber, and Is kept In large
boilers, to the valve of which employees
obtain access and breathe the fumes
The habit was introduced from Germany,
and is chiefly found in the New England
states.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-20
Tho price of Toothpieks.

Owing to the overproduction and ina
bility to dispose of accumulated stock,
most of the toothpick mills in the state
of Maine arc closed. The largest manu-
Iacturer states that he now WHOLESALERS
his goods for less than one-twelfth Of
their cost when he commenced business
n 1861. 1t would bo interesting to know
how far this result has been brought
about by the improvement and cheapen-
ing In dentistry and also by Improvement
In manners Exchange.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-20

Gfd0pps - Lie IOya4 marriage portion
f@es4lap ~ E.as-and Z IL worth abile u
ADye 1lst 3 pgF1 Of Queen Victoria r
saILuFzs h Invested q real estete in NeW
Lgrk ~ .. anc 80 EGzr tue Queen u
Elg.aaq dare 3 EanSsGa.e iGgone from
aeLa1le y.al1 - 1oE1aGt NeW JorkeIs
Gt.e Eeuts are ogi.oG-aE suiatiy, and per
hsge ale gaunnls Z .salseiTgs 81 rot know
TIE. <-aL lagzael.- - = &c Briish
<rgaL.-t. 9 n. o.aN.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-20
Parfnmns From FIowers.

The method in which the most delicp
perfumes are obtained from flowers
not Of the most aesthetic nature. 7
flower petals are spread over glass
which have previously been cover
with quarter inch layer of fat. I
glasses are then shut tightly into wood
frames, and before long the fat absol
all the perfume. The next process il
est up tho fragrant fat into small piec
and put these into alcohol. The perfu
ut once deserts its oily protector e
unites with the alcohol, It is then fit i
the market.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-20

ihe white-hsirsd squsw. and thsT ssrs'
their arms around each others neel
rocking and sobbing.
The mourning was continued ustil q
following morning, when Tho n1oufhe.
all attended church, and their last rlt,
were concluded BY thu burial Of d
hody.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-20

IN ItIJ y toOk one busheI Of corn 70
buy one pound Of nails, nov one bushel
II corn viii buy ten pounds Of nails
Then Il required slItyfour bushels Of
barley 10 buy one yard Of broadclotb,
now the came amount OF barley viii pay
for twenty yards Of broadcloth. u then
required the price Of one bushel Of wheat
to pay for one yard Of calico, now one
bashel Of wheat viii buy twenty yarde Of
english Mechanic.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-20
Protection for the Hosse.

The international congress of societies
for the prevention Of cruelty to animals
in Paris assembled, have passed resolu-
tions oondemning blinksrs and the long
whips and the bits now In use.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
The Shaw Sensation.

GUTHRIE CENTER. Ia, Sept. 3d. Special
Telegram to THE BEE. ID. S. Shaw, the
Nevada cattle king, arrived at Guthrie Cen
ter Friday, September21. His wife came Sat
urday They formerly resided here but have
been in the far west for twelve years. Mr..
Shaw has one farm of 2i5 acres here, situated
some nine miles west of Guthrie Center
His agent, Andrew Grubb, who is well ac-
quainted with the family, was seen to-day by
your correspondent. Mr. Grubb says that
Shaw came for the purpose of mortgagng
his farm, wanting to invest the money in his
western business. His wife followed for the
purpose of preventing his design Shaw and
wife were at Grubb's Saturday night and
Sunday. He left this morning for Green River,
Wyo., and intends to 20 from there to his
ranch in Nevada. Mrs, Shaw is visiting
friends here and will follow her husband soop.
Mr.. Grubb says he is not trying to escape
from his wife, although he admits that there
is trouble between them. He says that Mr.
Shaw has no intention of aOand onng his
family, but has educated and provided for
them generously. Mr.. Grub thinks the
statements in Saturdays BEE to be greatly
overdraWn, but your correspondent thinks
there is far more truth than poetry in them.
The statements as to where they have lived
and other matters of family history are
known to persons here to be correct
Mr.. Shaw IS wealthy cattle king and his
wife well educated lady of forty-five years
OF age,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
If Was A RIDE TO DEATH.
Dick Hill and Mrs. Fields Go Out
Driving and Come to Grief.
SHE is A vERlTAsLe HooDoo.
Hiil Receives Injuries That Will
Probably BE Fatal, While the
Woman Loses an Eye
How lt Occurred.
A Mad Dash Down the street.

"Lay me down easy boys, Pm dying"
was what Dick Hill. an ox-saloonkeepor,
said when n crowd of men carried him into
Donovan's saloon at Eleventh and Dodge at
10 O'CLOCK last night. Then they deposited
his bruised, limp form on couple of tables
and sent for a physician, while he reapscd
into n state of insensibility, from which he
has not since recovered.
One of the physicians in attendance upon
Jack Kinney, who lay on billiard table
block away was the nearest medical man,
and he was quickly on the spot
"rhe man has no broken bones, nor is he
badly bruised but he is injured internally"
said he. "Ifc must be sent homen and to
his mothers residence on Sixteenth and
Sherman avenue Dick was taken.
Dick is the man who formerly conducted
the Lake View saloon north of the city, and
while engaged IN tho Theological business
formed the acquaintance of several fast
women Among tho number was Mrs.
flelds, who at present Is supposed to conline
her attentions to young man who performs
janitorial duties at the Omaha Medical and
Surgical Institute. But last night she went
out for a ride with Dick.
Right at this point 1t may not be out of or.
der TO state that Richard made mistake in
gong out with her, for when it comes to
buggy riding or travelling in hacks she has
proven herself u veritable hoodoo. This
is the second time that she has
caused the death or serious injury to her
travelling companion Her first victim was
prostitute, who, in her company, was at
tending the funeral of the late Sandy Forbes.
On the road to the cemetery the horses ran
away and overturned the carriage, killing
Mrs. Fields companion. Mrs. Fields, how
ever, escaped without serious injury. Last
night she was not so fortunate, for if re-
ports be true she will in future look at the
affairs of this life with one eye less.
In company with her and little girl Dick
started out for drive with horse and
buggy. While going down Dodge street the
animal took fright at a passing cable car
ard at once began mad galop down the
street AT the corner of Eleventh and
Dodge the buggy was overturned and the
occupants dashed with terrific force against
the curb. The little girl was not injured,
but the woman and Hill were hurt as above
stated. Mrs Fields was taken 10 Boyd's
drug store, but wishing to avoid publicity,
her friends spirited her away before she
could be found by the reporters.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
White Winged Peace.

CHICAGO, Sept. 30.-ISpecial Telegram to
THE BEE. The white wings of peace are
futtering over the Western States Passenger
association, and Chairman John N Abbott
is again its chief officer.
Last Friday Presidents Hughitt and
Cable, of the Northwestern and Rock Island
respectively Fd Vice President Clark, of
the Missouri &aciiic, called meeting for
to day of all the lines in the association, to
try and evolve some plan of reorganization
or at least some settlement of the difficnlty
which has all but disrupted the association.
AT the meeting to-day thefe was full repre-
sentatIon of all the lines. The preliminary
speeches were all of pacific tenor, and
when the matter came TO vote the follow
ing resolution was passed unanimously;
'Resolved, That Mr. John n. Abbott act
as chairman until December 81, 1889, at
which time his term of Office shall expire;
that for the purpose of electing u chairman a
meeting of the executive committee shall be
called on the second Tuesday in December,
1SS9n
After the meeting PresdeD. Cable of the
Rock Island said: 'rhe whole affair has
been unfortunate but is now settled to the
satisfaction of all. The difficulty arose last
spring when the association adopted a new
agreement, but did not elect "A chairman
been employed for three years, or
until December 81, 1859 That he was chair
man under the old agreement and not under
the new was a technical advantage seized
upon by some enemies of Mr. Abbott.n
Chairman Abbott, who, during the whole
trouble, has preserved the strictest silence,
to-day expressed himself as well pleased at
the outcome, He had been so situated tnat
he could not resign, as some of the roads
claimed ne mad nothing from whicn to re.
sign. The present arrar cement cleared
away all obstacles and he could honorably
retire when his term of Office ended.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
billings Sentenced.

WATERLOO, Ia, Sept. 3o-TSpecial Tele-
grain to The BEE. AT the opening of court
this afternoon in the Billings case, defend
ants attorneys made motion for a new
trial. They brought out number of points,
one of when was an affidavit made by Bill
lngs setting forth that TWO of the jurors, W.
II. Rutter and ID. B. Fox, came to him after
the verdict was rendered and told him that
they were not convinced of his guilt. Au-
o ther claim was that he was tried for mur.
der in the first degree after having been pre-
viously acquitted of that charge. Judge Ney
denied the motion for new trial and SEN
fenced the defendant to the penitentiary at
Anamosa for life. In his address to the
prisoner the judge made the somewhat re-
markable statement that if he had been a
juror in the case he would have been ia
favor of acquittal. Billings took his SEN
tence coolly and addressed the court briefly,
asserting his innocence of the crime aud
also taking exception TO a number of the
rulings in the case. He gave notice of an
appeal to the supreme court, pending which
bail was fixed at $1,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
serious Fire az NiapIeton.

MAPLEToN, Ia, Sept. 3d. Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE The large and beautiful
residence of Porter Hamilton, situated in the
northeast part Of the town, burned to the
ground to-day at noon, together with large
barn containing twenty tons of hay, 200
bushels OF oats, twenty pairs of new bob
sleds, several harrows, harness, and other
goods of less value. The fire was discovered
issuing from the barn, and stiff wind from
the northwest carried the flames to the
house in few minutes. No attempt was
made to save the buildings, but all but
small part of the household goods were res
cued. 1t is not known for certainty how
MIR. Hamilton's little son, about i've years of
age, did the work, as he was IN the barn at
the time. The loss Is estimated at about
$1,000 Insurance TO the amount Of S3, ,4J0
was carried.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
THAT MONSTER MILL SALE.
The English Capitalists Agent Says
Ii viii Go Throuph


CHICAGO, Sent. .30-Air. Levy Mayer, Of
this city, on whose authority the statement
was made public Sunday that an English
syndicate had purchased large milling and
elevator property In the northwest, was this
morning shown IA dispatch from Mime
apolis IN which G. A. Pillsbury Is quoted as
making certain statements regarding the
sale of his mills Mayer was asked for
statement of the eYact facts, and answered
as follows:
"My iuformation Is that the original con-
tracts Tor the sate of the Pilsbury and
Washburn mills expired August l last and
were renewed for, a period of sixty to ninety
days. Governor Pillsbury was in London
during August While / was there, for the
purpose, it is said of aiding in the consuma-
ton of the sale. i believe that Ex-Governor
Washburn was also there. The contract for
the sale of these, ,mHls expires IN a few days
The indications, 1 am led to believe, point 10
the sale going through, but of course until
sales OF that magnitude are accomplished no
positive statement can be made.n
Mr.. Mayer was then further asked regard
ing that part of the dispatch referring to the
Van Dusen and star elevator systems. in
manager, denied the truth of the reported
sale. In regard to this Mayer said: II
strongly suspectt6qt the Minneapolis reporter
did not interview The genuine Harrington.
If he had and Harrington had spoken at ali,
he would have said that the contract for the
sale of tho Van Dusen and Star systems had
been made; that in fact Harrington, as sec
retary of one of the companies, had attached
| his signature to that contract; that the con-
tract had been delivered to me. and that q
portion of the purchase price had already
been paid into one of the Chicago banks"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
THE NAUGHTY ALTON.
Tales of Its Misconduct Listened to
by the Interstate Commission.


by the Interstate Commission.
CHICAGO, Sept. 30.-The Interstate COM
merce commission met here this morning ard
began the hearing of a number of cases. The
most important case was that of the Iuter-
state Commerce Railway association against
the Chicago " Alton road. The complaint
set forth that this road had made contract
with syndicate of cattle dealers al Kansas
City for shipments east of large number of
cattle, which practically amounts to a rebate.
The matter was argued pro and con ut great
length.
Chairman Walker. of the Inter State Com
merce Railway association, explained how
through rates are made from shipping points
i'll the west through Kansas City, with the
privilege OF stopover for sale at that point.
il cattle are not sold there they are sent on
to Chicago on the original billing. Az pres
ent, he said, much of this stock is shipped in
pravate cars, ON which mileage is collected
and line cars are not much used, He said
the American Live Stock Commission com
pany had made contracts with the Alton to
use 400 OF their cars for which they are to
pay So Il month rental This is in the nature
of rebate, and if all lines should do the
same it would destroy trade.
Attorney Brown. for the Alton, denied the
right of the Interstate Railroad association
to make complaint, on the ground that it
was neither real nor an artificial person.
He acknowledged the contracts, but reserved
the right to withhold them. He did not care
to have the Alton's contract made public for
the satisfaction of the curious
Chairman Walker replied with an argu-
ment to prove the Legitimacy of the complaint
and his associatian.
After recess Judge Cooley announced that
the question would be taken under advise
ment, as to whether the case in ITS present
form should be considered by the commls-
sion. The decision on this point will be gwen
tomorrow morning.
The case of the Chicago, Kansas City &
Nebraska and the Rock Island against the
Chicago & Alton occupied the remainder of
the day and will be continued tomorrow.
The point at issue is in regard to the live
stock stopover privileges at Kansas City.
Chairman Midgley, OF the Southwestern
Railway association, was subjected TO an
hours rigid questioning in the matter. He
was ordered to bring the asaoclarion's books
before the commission Tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
A Big Blanket Mortgage.

BOSTON, Sept, 3O,-The TravelIer VIII say
tomorrow Of the work of the Atchison re-
organization committee AS matters now
stand, it looks as if the proposition for II
"blanket" mortgage bearing 4 per cent
interest and to run fifty years would be
submitted to the security holders. Just
what aggregate the amount will be is some
thing for future determination, but in all
probability the limit will be made 5000, 900, 600
An income bond as u bonus for scaled inter
est is likely to accompany the new plan on
bonds that will issue at fixed rate charges
Under tho new plan the bonds that will ac.
tually be issued will hardly exceed S15, 900, .
600 Concerning the interest payments to
strength of an official statement that they
will be paid in full
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
UNBALANCED MENTALLY.
Ex-Governor Cornell to Be Placed in
an Insane Asylum.

New York, Sept. 30.-TSpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. THE mental condition of
Ex-Governor AlonzO Is. Cornell was much dis
cussed in political circles to-day and it was
openly said the mind of Mr.. Cornell is shat
tered and his family and friends are seriously
considering the advlsability of placing him
In some quiet and secluded institution
where, it is hoped, complete rest will restore
has faculties. 1t mas been known for some
months that his mental condition was not
exactly right. Several years ago he suffered
from alteration OF the mind, and he spent
four months at the Brighton Beach hotel,
nominally free man, out really under the
constant care and watch of several attend
ants. 1t was said to-day the eX-govcrnors
peculiar actions while attending the repub-
lican state convention az Saratoga last week
had attracted the attention of all the dele
gates and had aroused their sympathy and
regret.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
Farmers Loan and Trust Company,

BosToN, Mass, Sept 3d. Special Tele-
gram to The BEE The adjourned meeting
of the eastern stockholders of the Farmers
loan and trust company of Kansas was held
this afternoon in Young's hotol II vas
secret, and each one present was compelled
to sign a statement declaring that he would
diyulge nothing regarding the proceedings
to the press or TO outsiders. The larger por-
ton of the time was occupied by General
Manager Goss in bewailing the difficulties
thrown IN the way Of a satisfactory reorgan-
ization by the publicity given the affairs OF
the company; that this made it all the more
necessary for the eastern members TO
exert themselves 10 the utmost TO see
that the failure was not laid at their door,
He was followed by the committee OF five
appointed at the late meetnR TO devise some
plan Of relief They presented series OF
resolutions suggesting that all the eastern
stockholders make themselves collectively
responsible through subscriptions to meet
any balance Of western collections now
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
NnnIe anu ,lnr,ke ,tclensrd.

BosTON, Sept 30.--[Special Telegram to
TIE BEE IA special from Cleveland o.,
where the Boston club IS playing, states that
Director Conant of the Bostons, has finally
acknowledged purchasing the release of
Nichols aud Nagle, the crack battery of the
championship Omaha club, giving So 600 for
the former and s., coo for the latter. These
two men are fast enough for the league, and
were wanted by Chicago, Brooklyn and sew
eral other clubs. Manager Frank Selee, of
the Omaha club, is doing what he can for
the Boston management, as he will take
Manager Harts place next season at AN in
crease of s., 600 over his present compensa-
tion Besides these two cracks, Mr.. Conant
has purchased the release, for $1,000, of
Pitcher Conway, late OF Kansas City, now
with the Western league.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
Socialists in Convention.

CHICAGO, Sept. 30.-At the convention of
the socialistc labor party to-day reports
were received from number of sections
throughout the country showing that tho
membership is slowly increasing, Tho sec.
retnry read report reviewing the troubles
between the New York factions, which have
eliminated in the suspension of four mend
bers of the national executive committeeI
These four claim they were illegally sus3
pended and that they are the only real na1
tional executives of the party. The con-
ventlNn now in session is unuer their aus
pices, and in ali probability unother Will bel
held here next month by another faction
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
sgALERs SWEAR VENGEANCE.
They Propose TO Take Revenge on
the Rush's Grew

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept 30-iSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. british Columbia ad.
wees say that the United States cutter Rush
will soon call at Victoria on her way south
and il is feared trouble will rise between the
crews of the seized sealing schOOuers and
their friends, and the crew of the Rush, IL
the latter attempts to anchor IN the harbor
The crews of the sealers, most Of whom are
now at Victoria, are in the widest state of
excitement over the loss of their summers
WORK and the conhscation of their skins.
They say that il they cannot get redress
through the British government, they will
take it out of the United States cutter that
'stoler their seliskns The militia is to be
held ready To prevent any attack on the cut
ter. There are many mea of the rougher
element of Victoria who would Join tine in
dIgnant sealers if the latter attack the
Rush.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
IN THE FIELD OF spoRr.
Standing Of the Clubs.

Following will be found the standing OF
the Western association up to and including
ypatprdavsa ,aYnoa.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-01
T1V5f IT.
BURGLARY at Atiuueu,

MrSDEN, Ia, September 80. Especial to
The BEE IA bold burglary was committed
here last night within thieves broke into the
store of S. r. Soder, situated directly under
the hall in which the Schuetzen verein was
holding a dance. Dancing was kept up all
night, yet no one heard a sound from tho
thieves while they were breaking show cases
and packing cigars tobacco, clothing, etc.
This morning plug of tobacco found in the
highway near the residence of T. Marti led
to the arrest of Henry Buckshaver, farm
hand in Marti's employ who made a confess
sion, telling where the stolen goods were
concealed