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Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21

Mr.. r. r. Davis, of Ebensburg, is Sc
verely i'll.
Ex-Sheriir Gray, of Carrolltown, is in
the clutches of the grip.
The snow was well used by the people
of the north of the county while it lasted
Ex-Sheriff Blair, or Ebensburg, has re-
covered sufficiently from the grip to be on
the streets again.
Mr.. Joseph Bengele, of Gallitzin, who
was so badly burned by an explosion of
gasoline recently, is recovering.
Twenty-three sheriff's sales are adver-
tised to take place at the Court House in
Ebensburg on Monday, March 8, 1890.
Il. G.. Kerr, Esq, and wife. of Ebens-
burg, have gone South for the benefit of
the latter's health, which of late has been
somewhat impaired.
Mr.. B. O'Hagan now fills the position
Of chief book-keeper for the Cresson &
Clearfield Coal and Coke Company at
Frugality. He formerly kept books for
Taylor & Mccoy, at Gallitzln.
Michael Mccarthy died suddenly at his
home in Washington township, on
Wednesday last, of heart disease. His
remains were inferred at Summit. Nine
hildren survive him.
Miss Eva Lloyd, manager of the West
ern Union telegraph office, in Ebensburg,
was present at the opening of the Carne-
gle Library, at Pittsburgh on Tuesday. 1t
was grand affair. Miss Little. mana
ger of the Loretto office, filed Miss
Lloyd's place during her absence.
The remains of Mr.. Cal. McElhaney,
who dropped dead at Cincinnati, Ohio, on
Thusday of last week. were taken to Lo-
retto, his former home, and inferred in the
Catholic Cemetery on Sunday. The de-
ceasad was a brother-in-lay of Mr.. w. w.
McAteer, of Loretto.
Mrs. J. W. Sharbaugh, of Carrolltown,
who has been in Baltimore under the care
and treatment of DR.. M. J. Buck for sew
eral months past, returned home Monday.
She has been entirely relieved from the
primary cause of cramp from which she
has suffered so much in the past.
A large gathering assembled at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William d. Pryce
in Cambria township, en- Wednesday to
celebrate the golden wedding of that
couple. Over seventy persons were pres
ert, including children, grand children,
and great grand children. Numerous
useful and costly gifts were presented, as
well as donations in money. The affair
was a very happy one.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
rat o,CnnelI in Trouble.

Saturday afternoon Patrick O'Connell,
who was very much loaded with "po-
linki," was creating disturbance in front
of Wood, Morrell & Co.'s store when Off
Ger Steve Gregory attempted to arrest
him. O'Connell promptly pulled revol-
yer on Gregory but the officer was too
quick for him. and wrenched it from hun
cutting his hand in the scuffle. O'Connell
and the revolver were handed over to
Chief-of- Police Harris who escorted him
to the Johnstown lock up. O'Connell had
hearing yesterday morning and was fin
ed $40 and costs, in default of which
he was sent to the Lookup for five
days. He will have a hearing to-day on
the charge Of carrying deadly concealed
weapons.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
KILLED AT NO 6 BRIDGE.

william t. Yohn, the Second Victim, Killed
There on Saturday Afternoon.
The second fatality attending the erec-
tion of the new stone arch badge, known
os No. 6, occurred on Saturday afternoon,
Arthur Doouss, VINO was drowned there,
being the other. The unfortunate young
man was William T. Yohn, of Lancaster,
who had charge of a gang of workmen.
Mr.. Yohn was one of the most trusted of
Brown Brothers employees, and young
man aged about twentyeigh years. He
leaves young wife, having been married
only about three months.
The men, at the line of the accident,
were engaged in placing the large stones
in the arches in process of construction.
A heavy stone was suspended by the
crane, and was being moved around
slowly to where 1t was wanted Ynhn and
some of his men were below. Another
heavy stone unexpectedly slipped and,
knocking against either the crane or some
of its supports caused jar. The hold of
the dogs on the stone being lifted by
the crane slipped and the stone fell strik-
ing Mr.. Yohn on the side of his head and
face, killing him instantly.
His remains were shipped to the NOR
que here where they were prepared and
yesterday they were shipped on Day Ex-
press to his home at Lancaster.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
Tint Tariff Debate.

Some time ago, as has been stated, the
Henry George Club of this city chal-
lenged the Young Mems Republican Club
to debate on the tariff. The challenge
was accepted, and the Henry George Club
invited the other club to send a commit
tee to meet with their committee, arrange
fot details, to which the reply was made
that the latter was not quite ready for the
debate, not being yet provided arUom
or efficiently organized, but that soon
they would be ready. The debate, which
promises to be interesting, will come off
before long.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
IL NNiII Nnt nnmn.

Wharton Barker's Amerjcaa, discussing
the recent Republican Convention in
Cambria county, says "The manner
therefore, IN which the delegates to the
State Convention were chosen in that
county was one of political Immortality.
1t was on the plan in which Mr.. Quay is
an adept, and which, it appears, MIR. Del
amater is also ready to employ
The mechanical methods are almost uni
formly immoral, and often dusardly. Mr..
Delamater has made gross mistake,
however, in availing himsclfof this means
of over-reaching his competitor The del
egates Of Cambria county, thus dishonor-
ably procured, will be fresh burden
upon his already heavily.loaded political
fortunes"
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
The Following Have Ge,a Granted since
Oar L,.-t Il, rnrf.

There is big railroad project on foot
in several counties in central Pennsyl-
vania. The Pennsylvania Company is
the prime factor in the contemplated en-
terprise. The scheme is to develop the
deposits of coal, iron, limestone, fire clay,
potter's clay, ETC., that arc TO be found in
the counties of Huntingdon, Clearfield,
Indiana, Blair, Jefferson, Bedford, and
Centre. During the past year several en-
gineer corps have been making surveys,
and the Pennsylvania people, learning
their object have concluded to act. 1t
has been ascertained that the Pennsyl-
vanIa will bring all its branches in that
section into direct connection with its
main line, making such changes in routes
as will obviate heavy grades and shorten
distances. The Indiana branch will be
double tracked from Blairsville Intersec-
tiou, and a survey has already been made
which will extend the branch twenty
eight miles to tap the coke fields in the
vicinity of PunXsutawney. The projected
line will pass through a rich agricultural
district ana where superior quality of
coaliing coal can be found in abundance,
A line will be run frem Glen Cameron to
Gazzam, where it will connect with the
Osceola branch of the Tyrone and Clear
field branch. Then the Glen Cameron
spur viii be extended to Punxsutawney,
where the Indiana branch viii be met
and a through line will be effected. The
proposed freight route to the East will
tap the main line at Bolivar Junction,
following ii east to Conemaugh, where it
will diverge and, taking the old canal
bed, win connect with the Williamsburg
and Martinsburg branch along the Juniato
river to point east of Petersburg. Here
it strikes the main line again. This route
will not only avoid heavy grades, but
will be at least thirty-fvo miles shorter,
besides relieving the main line of the
freight traffic.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
\ SMALL RIOT.
\ Conflict ON the Pennsylvania Railroad
Near the Stone Bridge Yesterday Alter


Near the Stone Bridge Yesterday Alter
noon.
Saturday afternoon about $3.50 O'Clock,
a gang of three strangers, who afterward
gave their names as William Vance, Will
liam Custer, and Frank Bradley, met two
men, named John Stuart and James Flem-
ming, who work in this place, and de-
manded drink The latter replied that
they had none except what was ia them.
The scene of Ms was between the Penn
sylvania Railroad station and the stone
bridge. somewhat nearer the latter place.
Upon receiving the reply given above
the gang of three demanded money.
which for a good and sufficient reason
was not handed over. words followed.
and then came threats. 70 bring things
to a crisis one of the three knocked one
of the twain down with "A piece of bal
last. Then came the wal Stones, bal
last, coupling pins and other missiles We're
interchanged with little regard for per-
sonal security. 1t was not unlike Il
shower Of grape and canister in times of
mortal combat. Ever and anon stone
or piece of ballast would take effect,
making an ugly mark on the man hit. 4
crowd from the station and other places
was attracted as were also Policemen
Kelly, of Millville borough. and Clark, of
the Pennsylvania. Railroad Company. At
the appearance of the latter the rioters
dispersed, Stuart ana Fleming heading
toward the Iron street school house,
where they were captured by officers
Boucher and Rees, but not without diff
Guilty, one of the Offenders having sought
hiding in the school house. The other
three-Nance, Custer, aud Bradley were
taken by officers Kelly and Clark.
All five were taken to the Millville lock-
up and put, behind the bars, where they
remained TIL o'clock, when hearing
was given them. They were given five
days each ip default of paying $3.50 each
fines and costs.
1t is the intention TO make information
to morrow moi ming against the offenders
for riot.
None of the participants in The riot
were severely hurt. but Stuart and Flcm-
ing carry several ugly cuts and bruises.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
DEVELOPED by Tue MIND.
4 Theory That is Well Worth Thinking
About.

4 Theory That is Well Worth Thinking
About.
cleveland Press
The features are developed by the mind.
child that is reared amid pleasant sur
roundiDgs and whose mind is filed with
pleasant thoughts will have a pleasing
face. The shape of the nose and chin
will depend entirely upon the strength
and character of the mental faculties. AT
ten boys nose may be small and turned
UP OF the end; at fifteen it may have
grown larger and be straight on top, and
at twenty-five it may be a pronounced
Roman. II all depends upon his mind.
The Romans had big noses with high
bridges because they were steady and
determined race of people. Sturdiness.
and determination VIII give man
Roman nose, no matter how little or how,
stubby a mans proboscis may have been
when he was born. The Greeks had
straight, delicate, finely -chiseled noses
because their tastes were artistic and
poetic. You never saw poet or an
artist with a Roman or a snub nose, did
you On the other hand, it would be
hard to find great general who had not
Roman nose. Get pictures of Alex
ander the Great, Cesar, Frederick the
Great, Napoleon, Wellington, Washing
ton, Grant, Sheridan, or Lee, and see if
they haven't all got big, strong noses of
the Romanesque type. Yet it is quite
safe to say that if we could have portraits
of all these personages, taken in infancy
we would find their olfactory organs
little puggy affairs, not unlike those of
the common run of babies. Those men
were not generals because they had
Roman noses they had Roman noses be-
cause they were great generals.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
SUIT ABOUT A HORSE.


A Litigation the Result of a Sale of Horse
to Charles Leventry by John Pender.
Justice Hart's capacious office was en-
tirely inadequate to accommodate the par
ties interested in a suit before him on Sat
urday last. The issue Joined was between
Charles Leventry as plaintiff and John
Pender, defendant. Mr.. Leventry thought
he had been cruelty and basely deceived
in the purchase of horse from the de-
fendant. Ricdard Shoup, Esq, appeared
for the plaintiff and James B. O'Conner,
Esq, GRATED for the defendant All the
horsemen in town-and their number
seemed legion-were present as witnesses
for one or the other of the litigants. 1t
being Mr.. Shoup's maiden effort as a
limb of the law, considerable interest was
manifested as to how he would size up as
TO the wiles and ways known only to older
members of the profession. The general
verdict was that for the kind of a case in
hand and the way in which his witnesses
testified, he handled the affair with sin
gular ability. AS for his colleague it is
only necessary to remark that he prose-
cuted his side of the case with all the vim
and plomb of which he is msster
From the evidence it would appear that
Mr.. Pender sold Mr.. Leventry a horse
about week ago. When the latter under
took to ride the animal from Pender's
livery stable, where the sale was made, it,
not being broken to the saddle, did not
behave in a way that suited the purchaser.
He then wanted to rue his bargain, but
Mr.. Pendcr said that as the horse, being
only four-year-old, was not broken to
be ridden, it was used too roughly by the
plaintiff. He, however, took away the
animal, which later was found out to be a
"cribber." This caused the plaintiff to
bring the horse back, which he did and
demanded his money.S100. 1t was re-
fused him and he then let the horse loose
at the stable. 1t wandered about the town
a couple of days without anything to eat
till it was picked up by Constable Martin
and turned over to High Constable Harris,
who advertised the animal for sale, it not
having been claimed by anyone when ad-
vertised as stray by the former consta-
BILE.
There was quite an interest taken in the
matter when Mr.. Pender was put upon
the witness stand. Mr.. Shoup first asked
him how long he had been IN the horse
business, to which he made reply that he
had been handling and dealing in horses
since he was ten years old. DO you
know the general reputation of horse
dealers ?" asked Mr.. Shoup. Yes" said
Mr. Pender, They are about like the
lawyers I'd about as soon trust a
horse-thief as lawyer any day. This
brought down the house, and it was some
minutes before the case could be proceed
ed with. About fifteen witnesses were
examined before the case was closed
most of them testifying that the horse was
worth the money paid.
The closing speeches were brief and
very much to the point, at the conclusion
of whicn the learned justice reserved his
decision until the following Monday.
Our surmise, from careful hearing of
the case leads us to the conclusion that
Mr., O'Conuor had the longest pole and
consequently secured the pcrsimmon.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21

A scheme for ulaiZlug the water power
of Niagara Falls is in progress under a
charter granted in 1886 by compnny
that embraces a large amount OF capital
1t is thought to be practicable by the men
who are in The undertaking 10 convey this
power as far as Buffalo Qwruty m'lcs) for
lighting that city with electricity, aud
new ways Of using and conveying the in
exhauslable force OF Niagara river, il is
thought, viii be discovered IN the future.
The young Duke OF Orleans, who has
Just turned up in Paris in such a thcat.
rical way, is described as a very fat,
blonde youngster, with face rather like
the Juvenile portraits Of Louis XVI, and
altogether unlike the sallow young Bona
parties. lie is credited with genuine
bravery, which Plon Plon ard his family
are not overburdened with; but still more
important is the fact that he has great
wealth at his back His grandfather, the
Duke of Montpensier, who has just died,
left colossal fortune in available securi.
ties. beside his hnge estates. 1t is esli-
mated that the young Orleans will gel
nearly half of this, and his share is placed
at $50, 1000, 1t is quite possible that this
is what has stirred the young man up to
his latest lark.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
Contractors Have Their Hands Fun.

The contractors and builders of the city
have about all they can do making ready
for the springs work. Those having
buildings to erect have to look for con-
tractors, instead of the contractors having
TO look for work. as is sometimes the case.
Next spring and summer will witness the
greatest activity in building that has ever
taken place anywhere in the State.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
ParfrInrchnl Old Age.

DR.. w. w. Walters on Saturday visited
an old gentleman at Bolivar, named
William Rees, who is in his 1921 year,
having been 101 years of age last June.
He found the old gentleman suffering
with that common enemy, the grip. 1t is
his first sickness for many years. Con.
sidering his age his physical and mental
powers are phenominal Except that he
has q weak heart there is II prospect of
his living many years yet, On Friday
evening he ate hearty supper, previous
to which he had taken ak In the gar
den. His memory of old things is clear,
and many persons OF not more than sew
enty years are more aged in appearance
than he is. He was very indignant at a
Salisbury reporter, who visited him
lately, and said that the old man was n
moderate drinker, whereas he is total
abstainer from alcoholic drinks, but likes
his pipe of tobacco several times a day.
He is quite cheerful and is kept scrupu-
lousy clean by his faithful daughter,
Rachel.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
The KernoilIe Temporary Bridge.

On Saturday the water, which had been
raised somewhat bv Fridays rains,
brought considerable drift in the Stony
uudcr the Kervile bridge causing way
on traffic to be carried ON over the Poplar
str ct bridge Jilllhe former Cou'd be re.
paired, which was done by braces. Quite
a mass OF drit still remains lodged against
the supports at the northern end OF the
bridge, while two large saw logs are
lodged against the central part. 1t is
quite likely that II will all be removed
To-day by the borough authorities.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
The Democrat.
ANDREW uARNEGIE.

He nameless sleeps who built the Pyramids
Their mighty peaks in silent grandeur rise,
And vainly pierce the blue OF Egypt's skies,--
For envious Time mans fondest hopes outbids,
And scatters dust upon his coffin lids;
Across the shining sands in blank surprise
The Sphinx hath liked her staring, stony eyes,
Yet tongueless she to tell what fate forbds =
But thou dost build noble monument
For, here within these massive granite walls,
In quiet alcoyes and in peaceful hooks,
Through shaded corridors and heightened halls
Thy name shall stin be breathed among the
books,
Though Time gainst thee his fateful shaft have
bent
II j. Chapman, IN Pittsburgh Btlieth.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
TIE c. A. r. DELEGATES RETURN.
Good Meeting at the Encampment at
shamol<in al Which JOhnstown Carries
8HHigh Honors

bH hlEh HOnOrS.
David R. Bryan, B. c., and Messrs.
Justice Hart, w. B. Kellar, c. o. Louther,
Squire Graham and John Inglert, dele
gates from Emory Fisher Post G A. r.,
to the State Eucampmeut at Shamokin,
have returned from their trip and report
one Of the best meetings in the history of
the post Mrs. c. 0. Louther, Mrs Keedy
aud Mrs. John II, Hicgson, who were del
esates to the Womens Relief Corps, an
annex of the G, A. r., also report very
good meeting. The report from the Erie
soldiers Orphan Home, a creation of the
w. r. G. was of the most favorable char
acter and the treasurer reports balance
on hand
Among other things noted and COM
mented npon was the Johnstown Flood,
givinr the amount of money received and
distributed among the sufferers.
Our post was also honored in having
one Of the delegates, in Comrade Hart to
the National Encamomcnt to be held at
Boston in August next. Mrs. C. o.
Louther wBs also selected one of the rep
resenAtives to the w. r. c. at the same
place.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
d" The Story OF t.Johns,own." !"

The Story of Johustown," finely
printed and elegantly illustrated book on
the Johnstown food, of which Mr.. j. j.
McLauren, of Harrisburg, is author, and
Mr.. James NJ. Place, of The same city,
publisher, meets the unqualified approval
Of those who have seen II. 1t truly is the
story of Johnstown, beginning rs it does,
with a history of the place frcm its first
settlement Much early history of the
county is given also. The style is most
pleasing Apt quotations and classical
illusions, such as seldom adorn the pages
of any work. are to be found ON almost
every page As a literary work il has few
equals, while the account Of the great dis
aster shows that the mosl careful atlen-
ton has been given to the truthful narra-
ton of facts. The work is having a large
sale
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
rurnnces to stnrt.

Furnace G of the Edgar Thomson fur
naces at Bfaddock, which has been out Of
blast since November being refined, will
be blown in next week Furnace f, the
new one it is supposed, will be blown in
Saturday, although Mr.. Carnegie has not
definitely settled it yet. The names of
the persons who are to light them have
not been made public yet.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
ono Of snm Jones, LueI.y finds.

"Thank God there is one man who
never spoke cross word to his wife"
said Sam Jones at an Omaha meeting the
other night, as round-faced good-nat-
ured man rose in response to Sans ques-
ton if such a person was present. The
good-natured mau smiled a bland smile
and said 4" 1 haven't any wife, Pm a
bachclOrw
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21

The Committee on Nuluables has re-
moved its headquarters from the Flood
Commission building, corner of Nam and
Market streets tu the room OF the Finance
Committee, No. As Park Row, Mr.. JAS.
N Rea is in charge. Some disposition
will probably soon be made of the un-
claimed valIIab es
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
Grateful HonOrs.
carrolltown News,

In accordance with an invitation ext
tended by the citizens of Johnstown some
time ago, Adjutant General D. II. Hast
ings and his wife arrived at Johnstown on
Sa turday, where, in the evening, they
were accorded a bountiful reception.
Such evidence of gratitude, springing
rom the hearts of those who appreciate
the untirng and. benevolent work of the
" hero of Johnstown" subsequent to the
flood, in behalf of suffering and afflicted
humanity there, stamps the seal of con-
demnation upon the undetermined work
of Quay and his political tools, at the late
Republican convention, in this county,
in ndelible colors, which will stand forth
as an honor to the General, when the
doubtful honors of Quay and Delemater
and their dishonesty achieved political
success, have long been forgotten by
future generations in this country, and
especially by those of Cambria county.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-21
TIE Festival of the VIgiIaut Company
Closed

The festival conducted by the young
ladies of Kernvile, in the hall of the Vigi-
liant Fire Company for the purpose of
paying for certain repairs to the hall and
otherwise assisting the company, was
brought to close Saturday night. TIL af-
fair was, taking it from both a social and a
financial voint ofvicw, a complete success.
The young hdies, who SO kindly assisted
the boys will not soon be forgotten.
On Friday evening the Mineral CITY Band
marched to the festival and furnished
gratis some of The fine music they so
we'll know how to make. 1t is gratifying
to observe that so much interest is taken
in promoting the welfare of such a
worthy object