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Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
The Telephone in Germany.

The telephone service is admirable, as
is testified by the public appreciation,
there being over 10000 instruments in
use in Berlin. There are no private tele-
phone companies in Germany, the tele-
phone, like the telegraph, being branch
of the postal service. The price for tele-
phone service is low, the annual charge
for an instrument being 1870 marks, or
something less than $50. The long dis
tance service between the principal cities
of the empire is being rapidly introduced.
A telegram received for a person who has
a telephone is at once delivered orally
from the central office, and the written
message then forwarded by the local post.
Likewise telegram is transmitted by
the sender to the telegraph Office by tele-
phone. The telephones in use are manu-
factured by Siemens & Halske, the great
electricians, and are said to be great i'm.
provement upon the Bell patent, upon
which they are based.-Cor. Mexican
Financier.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
OZARK COUNTY JAIL.

There are six grated windows TO the
upper story, and when the jailer is inside
and the ladder drawn up the place is al
most as impregnable as fortress. The
top floor is used for OBTAINING ordinary
criminals, but desperate characters are
placed in the dungeon beneath, the en-
trance being through a trap door and
down a ladder. The place has no light
save that furnished by small kerosene
lamp. Food is supplied the inmates in a
bucket lowered by rope into the hole.
Eight men are now confined in the dun
geon, and, despite its dismalness, the
jailer thinks they are lucky to be there,
as ''they uns are hoss thieves"
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
A Permit for Smoking.

Nowadays Germany might well be
called "the smokers home" Every Ger
man has his pipe and can smoke when
ever he will, and within certain limits
wherever he will. There are no restric-
tions against the use of tobacco, and
ones desires in that direction are only
circumscribed in particular places-such
as churches, lecture rooms, opera houses,
etc. But at one time in certain parts of
Germany man dare not walk on the
street or highway with a pipe in his
mouth without special permission so to
do, for which permission he paid year
ly stipend Commercial
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

man, with a head not unlike that of
Pasteur himself, but he is much younger,
being probably not over 80 years of age.
Regarding his methods the doctor re-
Gently said:
"When a patient comes here, after
being bitten by a rabid animal, wait
two days after the day of the bite, and
then, if the case is an ordinary one and
has no specially severe features, inocu-
late him fifteen times during fifteen
successive days. In the event of the
wounds being sore, 1 inoculate eighteen
days with stronger virus always begin
with the weaker virus"
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

Another chapter is added to the ro-
nance and tragedy of the sea by the tale
brought to port by the captain of the
Anchor line steamer Caledonia. He
found the derelict bark Progress drifting
about the Atlantic. The only living
things aboard were a pig and mad
dog. Both were killed, the vessel was
set on fire, and by the light of her blaz-
ing timbers the Caledonia steamed on
through the fog toward New York city
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
AMAZONS OF DAHOMEY.
FEMALE WARRIORS WITH WHOM THE
FRENCH SOLDIERS MUST FIGHT.

They Are Trained to Arms, and Form the
Principal Part of Their NIonareh's Army.
The Strict Rules with Which Their Lives
Are Surrounded.
Here, indeed, is novel state of affairs.
France is at war with Dahomey, and the
chivalrous sabreurs and tirailleurs of a
nation noted for its politeness and defer
ence to woman are to march inland from
the west coast of Africa with the inter-
tion of carrying Agbome by storm. Ag-
bone is the capital Of Dahomey, the resi-
dence of the king, and is defended by an
army of 1900 amazons. 1t will become
necessary in the ensuing conflict for the
French soldier to fight and fight hard,
for the foe he is to meet, although be-
longing to what is known as the weaker
sex, has as far as possible been kept from
any knowledge of the foibles and frailties
of femininity.
The amazons of Dahomey have a his
tory and a record, Something like a
century and half ago the king of the
country fed to his capital after sustain
ing defeat by powerful enemy. His
warriors were slain, his allies dispersed
and the situation seemed utterly desper-
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
THE Highland BRIDGE.

tween the piers at the waters edge is
1920 feet, which will be crossed by a
single span in length 25 feet greater than
that of the Brooklyn bridge. The struc-
ture will stand 1863 feet above high water
mark.
This bridge is intended to be used
chiefly for railway traffic, and the chief
item of transportation will be coal for
New England consumers. 1t will be
completed in about two years.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
The Coming Census.

The count of people in the United
States will be made for a certain day in
midsummer, probably late in June, and
experts are already giving some ingeni-
Gus estimates Of the result. They vary
from 4,000 600 to G8,000,0 900. One part
of the latter estimate is of great interest.
1t is as follows: Since 1880 the number
of immigrants in any one year has only
twice fallen below 400, 900, and that but
a trifle, while it has risen as high as
1885, ,992 in 1882. The registered immi-
grafton for the ten years is certainly
above 100000. Add the unregistered
from Canada and elsewhere, and the
total cannot fall below $500 900, of whom
at least 5000, ,000 were between the ages
of 10 and no.
OF so many at the marrying ages (for
a child of 10 in 1881 is now aged 19) there
must have been at least 100000 mar,
riages, averaging five years duration
each; and previous censuses show that
of such newly formed families of for
eigners the average is two children each
living at the end of five years. Add,
therefore, 100000 for the native child
rem of newly arrived foreigners Total,
$500, 900 added by foreigners alone. De-
Quoting their deaths-and the great mass
of them come in the prime of life and
health-the total would still remain above
.G,000, ,0G0. Its assumed that the increase
of the J0,000,0OO and odd of 1880 has
been at least % per cent, while some put
it as high as 95 per cent Thus they
make the total 67,OOO,OOO OF G8,OO0, 900
1t will be interesting to see how the facts
dncidR
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16


The asylum, as it now stands, is a
structure 416 feet long, and of an aver
age width of As feet. 1t is of brick, with
granite trimmings, and rests on granite
foundation. The bricks were made and
the granite quarried on the ground The
main buildingi is 74X4S on the ground, and
four stories high. There is one ward on
either side, each being 171x4s, and three
stories in height. The granite founda-
ton walls are "a inches thick, and the
brick walls II inches thick. The roof is
of metallic shingles. There are 260
rooms, and accommodations for 300 pa
tients. There are three reservoirs for
use in case of fire, above the roof, hold
ing 10000 gallons of water. Completely
furnished, the asylum will represent an
outlay to the state of 100000.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

same principles
and with the
same virus as in
Pa asteur's own
laboratory. N.
Gibier has dark
eyes, coal black
hair and beard,
and teeth of un-
usual purity and
whiteness. He is
a S h ort, dark
comple ed
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

Despite the fact that his first air ship
went to wreck, no one knows where, and
that with it disappeared Professor Hogan,
the Michigan aeronaut, Inventor p. G.
Campbell has constructed a new vessel
for navigating the air in which he has
so much confidence that he will make
the trial trip himself. 1t is to be inflated
with natural gas and will leave the earth
at Niagara Falls Where it will come
down is problematical.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
MR.. AND MRS. BIRcHELL

well was hanged. The man whose neck
is in danger this time is Reginald Birch
ell, and if the story told at the coroner's
inquest is correct, he lured his victim
from England to Canada on the pretense
of forming partnership as gentlemen
farmers, and then murdered him in cold
blood to secure his cash and valuables.
The accused person is young in years,
of good address and well connected. His
wife is the daughter of a well known
citizen of London.
The spot where Benwell was done to
death is an uncanny thicket set in the
midst of swamps, and is desolate and
fearful in its isolation. The body when
found was lying astride a rotten stump.
The legs were partly crossed, and the
head bent backward against the spine.
The right arm and hand had been frozen
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
Monument to Henry w. Grady.

The Grady Monument committee, at a
meeting recently held in Atlanta, ac-
cepted the design offered for their con-
sideration by Mr.. Alexander Doyle, of
New York city. The modelling of the
side figures, and also of the body of Mr..
Gradys statue, will be done in New
York. When the time comes to make
the head Mr.. Doyle will remove his studio
to Atlanta, where he can obtain the best
suggestions to secure perfect likeness
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

The figures will be cast in bronze, and
either Georgia marble or Georgia granite
will be used in constructing the shaft.
According to the scale of prices charged
by artists of note the work which Mr..
Doyle proposes to do would be worth
over $4,000. He has consented, how
ever, to undertake the task for a less
amount, partly because of his friendship
for tn. noted editor whose memory the
statue is designed to perpetuate. 1t will
take two years to complete the monu-
ment.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
MRS. HARRIsoN's PLAN.

dents family comfortable. She has had
several conferences with senators and
representatives. regarding the inadequate
accommodations of the executive man.
sion for the dual purposes of offices and
residence, and has received assurance of
cooperation in her plans. The theory
Of Mrs. Harrison's design is the preserva-
tion of the original building intact, the
addition on the east and west respective
ly of counterparts of the original struct-
ure in general architectural style, their
connection with the main edifice by a
colonnade range, and the extension on
the south of wide conservatory or win
ter garden, with a central rotunda or
palm house, the entire series of struct-
ures forming the four sides of an inner
park. To carry out Mrs. Harrison's
ideas will cost 100000.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
3. & 3.
An Advantageous Trade.

1t is to your advantage to trade with
us. You may not have thought SO here.
tofore. But here are a few points for
your consideration
The assortments IN the fifty.two depart
ments OF these large stores is the largest,
The qualities are the best. as we handle
no low grade, trashy goods, and
The prices are reliable, just and lowest
always the lowest.
We want you to hold us to a strict ae-
counting for all these claims.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

of the presidents proclamation opening
the reservation to settlement reached
Chamberlain at p. m. one day recently.
The boomers crossed the river at once
and went to work. They selected a town
site directly north of the Lower Brule
agency.
All night laborers kept at work, and
in the morning what had been a level
tract of prairie the previous afternoon
was covered with buildings. The fol-
lowing day wagons were engaged haul
ing in goods, and in a short time the
magic city had become a busy mart of
trade. A municipal government was
organized and the hamlet received the
name of Sherman. The illustration
shows the appearance of the place on the
morning of the first day following the
peaceful invasion.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

A Vendean gentleman attired in the
picturesque garb Of his province, and
armed with a ticket Of admission, was
recently barred from the French cham
Der of deputies because of his quaint
dress. The matter has been made the
subject of legislative inquiry, and the
friends of the Vendean are highly indig-
nant.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
wAsAlNeToNs INSANE ASYLUM.
A Handsome Structure That Will Accom-
modate 800 Patients.

A Handsome Structure That Will Accom-
modate 800 Patients.
The state of Washington has now near
ly ready for occupancy new insane
asylum at Medical Lake The failure of
the first contractors delayed the work on
the building for time, but the project
was carried to successful completion
early in the present year by another
firm. The asylum stands about quar-
ter of mile from the west bank of the
lake. On the opposite side of that sheet
of water is the town. The hospital
grounds are slightly, and comprise 100
acres of land, forty of which are suitable
for growing vegetables, and fruit can be
produced on a much larger area. There
is also a quarry of gray granite, and
brick clay exists in abundance, so the
state will have several sources of revenue
from the property.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
PLANS for a New Executive Mansion.

Mrs. Harrison has prepared design
for a new executive mansion in the shape
of additions to the present structure.
She desires to inauGurate movement
which will relieve her successors from
the inconvenience which she has en-
countered in trying to make the presi-
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
A QUEER MISSOURI JAIL,

How Prisoners Fare When Incarcerated at
Gainesville.
AT Gainesville, the capital of Ozark
county, Mo-, there is Jail of unique con-
struction, 1t is two story log building
eight by ten feet, and twenty feet high.
There is neither door nor window to the
lower story, and the upper story is
reached by a ladder from the ground to
asmall platform at the heavy door, which
is always double locked and barred.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
A New Bridge Across the Hudson.

The historic Hudson is to be spanned
by a new bridge. 1t is to be located a
short distance north of Peekskill, N. Y,
and in crossing the river will extend
from Anthony's Nose, on the east bank,
to the site of old Fort Clinton, on the
west bank. Both places are high prom
ontories of solid rock The distance be-
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

into an attitude
of defiance, while
the left hung
limp, and the
flesh was blue
from exposure to
the cold.
Many runors
are current re-
garding Birchell,
and Benwell, it
is feared, is not
his only victim.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

The man has "lived high at various
places in Canada, and has never had any
visible means Of support All in all, the
case is sensational and of international
interest
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
At 75 cents

100 pieces Colored l'egence Silks, the
new and most popular weave in all the
new Spring colors. We claim the in
trinsic value of this special bargain is
81 25 per yard. Get sample of it also.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
SILKS.

At 80 cents, "a inch, extra quality Black
Gros Grain Dress Silks. You may think
it strange that we claim these Silks are
equal in quality to most S1,15 and S1.2S
ones. But compare them.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
a Magic City of the West

Sherman is city built in night. 1t
lies opposite the town of Chamberlain,
which is situated on the east bank of the
Missouri river, directly across from the
Sioux reservation. News of the issuance
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

Like many other birds, magpies live
to be very old in a state Of freedom, but
do not reach over 90 or 25 years in cap
tivity.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

Colored Silk Wrap Cashmers, 40 inches
wide, in large range of colors, at Is cents
dollar quality.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

be born in Chica-
go. Her father,
Benjamin Harris,
with his family,
moved to Chica-
go, or Fort Dear
born, as it was
then called, at an
early day. Not
more than half a
dozen whites, AID
of whom were
In dian traders,
had prece ded
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

Chicago's First White Female Child.
Hampton, Ia, is the residence of Mrs.
S. A. Holmes, whose claim to distinction
is that she was the first white female to
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
MIN WANTED ON SALARY

To reliable men we viii give steady employment
and a LIBERAL SALARY paying their travelling
expenses. We grow our own stock exclusively
and GUARANTEE It TO be strictly first-class in
every particular, true TO name as ordered. Full
instructions furnished. Experience unnecessary.
Apply at once. stating age. Address Il. c. PEIR-
SON q CO., Maple Grove Nurseries, Waterloo,
N y. Established over 20 years)
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

100 pieces 40 inch Colored NIohairs, the
most desirable fabric at present, 80 cents
a yard. All colors, and grey ana brown
mixtures. None better sold anywhere at
50 cents.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
TO TREAT HYDRoPHoBlA.
Pupil of Pasteur Pounds an Institute
in New York City.

DIR. Paul Gibier, long time pupil and
associate of Pasteur, has founded an in
stitute in New York city where the vic
Tins of rabies can be treated on the
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

II interested at all in Silks, write for a
sample of our special value "A inch Black
Surahs at 70 cents. We had to buy a very
large lot TO get them to sell at this price,
but will sell you as many or few yards as
you like.
Catalogue free. Mail order business
given very best attention.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16

them. Mrs. Holmes was born in the fort
Jan. II, 1882. She was married in 1862,
and is the mother of fourteen children,
ten of whom are living.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-05-16
MURDERED IN A SWAMP.

The Terrible Crime for Which Reginald
Birchell Is Held to Answer.
The murder of Frederick Benwell near
Princeton, Ont, is on par, so far as sur
rouhdings and sensationalism go, with
the trunk tragedy of st. Louis, in which
Preller lost his life and for which Max
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-17
Shooting at Columbia.

There was a shooting ARRAY at the
Grey Eagle mine, three miles from
Columbia, last Thursday afternoon
between James Herman and Joseph
McClay, in which the latter receive
two balls, one through the cheeks and
the other in tho breast. There had
been bad blood between the men for
some time on account Of difference
about piece of mining ground, which
was probably the real cause of the
shooting, although the difficulty is
said to have eliminated over a dog
fight. Chas. Doherty, the Columbia
mail carrier who brought in the news,
knew nothing OF the particulars of
the affair further than as above
given, except that Herman did the
shooting with a Winchester rife.
McClay is said to be seriously and
perhaps fatally wounded. DR.. Drake
left at 4 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
to attend the wounded man. He is
expected back this p. NJ, when the
full particulars will be known. Both
men are we'll known in Tuscarora.
There is no constable or deputy
sheriff in that section, but Kiernan's
friends arc confident that he will
either go to Mountain City aud sur
render himself to Justice Of the
Peace Max Schoen, or come to Tusca-
rora and deliver himself to our local
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., March
18th.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-17

the testimonial with the signatures
OF the citizens of Carlin are on the
same sheet Of paper, with no erasures
or interlineations, is evidence that
the matter published is exactly what
was signed. It is not customary for
persons OF ordinary intelligence to
sign a paper without knowing it's
contents, and if any did 30 the fault
is their own; and we repel the insinu-
alton that the document was changed
in the INDEPENDENT Office before
being published. We have the origi-
nal copy and anyone who has any
doubt that it is not word for word
the same as the matter published
can compare them by calling at this
Office.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-17

We the undersigned citizens of
Carlin do hereby certify that we
signed the testimonial recently got
UP in Carlin under misrepresentation
of the same, not having understood
it in the way published. Our inten-
ton was to certify as to Miss Marion
Stones capability as teacher and
no further; and we had no intention
of condemning the trustees in their
actions, for we have the highest
opinion of the honor and integrity
Of the trustees of Carlin school.
Emma Clay, Mrs j Jefferson,
Mrs j N Rousey, Mrs E H High6eld,
Mrs E H Pearce, Mrs j Hughesdon,
Mrs A Marshall, Idella Wiley.
Carlin, March IL, 1890.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-17
Live And Let Live.

Those who desire fresh Groceries
and Provisions, as we'll as Glassware,
Queensware, etc., should not fail to
examine my stock and prices before
purchasing.
Apenny saved is as good as a penny
earned and you can save money by pur-
chasing goods at home. l carry q
large stock of seasonable goods and
will sell at Live and Let Live prices.
2-18 H. CHASE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-17
The Carlin AFFAIR.

We publish to-day a communica-
ton from Carlin which intimates that
the letter and testimonial published
last Monday was different from that
which was presented to them for
their signatures. In this the snb-
scribers to the letter published to-
day are in error, for aside from the
head lines the letter and testimonial
published last Monday is strictly
according to the copy furnished; and
the fact that Miss Stones letter and
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-17
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Go to the Bed Rock for refresh
ments.
The Bed Rock Saloon, next door to
the Postoffice.
Children's Winter Caps for %
cents, at Rosenstock's.
Children's Wooden Hoods for 25
cents, at Rosenstockis.
Suits made to order, in first class
style, from $40 upto $35, at
tt RosENsToCK's.
Missouri Cider, fresh and sweet, at
wholesale in quantities to suit at
Reckhart & Froelich's.