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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-05

Q6 OOO-IN THE MIDST OF THE EAST END,
tDOe two squares from Fifth ave. and conve-
nient to the steam cars, modern new brick house
of rooms. BATH pantry. laundry with all latest
conveniences; hardwood mantels, tile hearths,
porch front and back; nice sized corner lot on
very reasonable terms. W. A. HEBRON & SONS,
No. so Fourth ave. au5-57-Tus
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-05

TIIEsT WALNUT STREET SEMINARY
w for Young Ladies. Twenty-fourth year.
Is provided for giving a superior education in
collegiate, eclectic and preparatory DEPART
ments; also in music and art. MRS. HENRI
ETA KUTZ, 2O45 Walnut st., Philadelphia.
iy2y-67.D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-05
EDUCATIONAL.

KENYON MILITARY YACADEMY.-THIs
IN old and remarkably successful school pro-
vides thorough preparation for college or busi-
ness, and careful supervision of health habits
and manners. For catalogue address LAW
RENEE RUST, LII D.. Rector. Gambler, o.
jyl2-S7-D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-05

PARK INSTITUTE,
2O4 North ave-, Allegheny. College Fitting,
Business Training, Shorthand and Typewriting.
German and French. Term begins Sept. ]. Send
for prospectus. l. LUDDEN, A. NJ, Prin.
au21-TTS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-05
Suburban Residences.

heN1denCea.
ENMSWORTH RESIOENCE-THE PROPERTY
IL of the late j. &. Thorn pson: a choice resi-
dence at Emsworth; two acres forest trees and
only Sl4. 600. A. LEGGATE & SON, 81 Federal
street, Allegheny. au3-s7'
ONLY Sl,600-HOUSE, SIX ROOMS, EMS
~ WORTH station, seven miles down Fort
wayne road: lot fronts on Beaver road, near
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-05
TO LET.
CRY Residences.

DR1CK HOUSE OF NINE RoOMs-IN ALLIE;
ID GHENY City. on Franklin st.: bath ana
laundry: everything In frst-class order; VIII rens
cheap. Inquire GEO. z. boutwell,, No. lO4
Franklin ST., Allegheny. au5-ATTs1
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14

Charles R, Thorne, the elder, was al
ways a great traveller, and in their early
days his three boys Travelled with him.
The family went all over the world
Once they were coming to America from
China on Pacific Mail steamer, and the
ice on board ship practically gave out
What could be saved was carefully put
aside for the sick people aboard and the
well passengers were compelled to drink
the brackish, warm water on hand. Any
one of them would have given $40 for a
swig of cold water One night when the
cabin was full Charlie Thorne left his
stateroom with covered tin pail Pret-
ty soon he walked back through the
cabin. He had filled his pail with the
warm water, put a tumbler inside and
covered it up. The rattling of the tum.
bier suggested ice, and the parched
tongues of the passengers hung out fur
ther than ever at the sound. Where
did you get the ice?' asked particularly
miserable party. Its for sick friend
of mine," he said, and he disappeared in
his stateroom, During the evening he
made four of these trips through the
crowded cabin, and when he finally quit
the deception he had made at least twen-
ty men willing to commit murder for a
glass of ice water.-Chicago Herald.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14
whnt 1t Takes to Make a nor.

Dave Evans has 4-year-old boy who
is an inveterate gum chewer. The boys
name is John, and he thinks it is a great
hardship to put aside his gum when he
goes to bed at night. He is inclined
very much to rebel against such disci-
pline \ few Sundays ago he went to
the cemetery with his parents. Passing
a pasture along the track, little John saw
a COW lying down and chewing her cud
He at once exhibited wild alarm and ex-
citedly exclaimed: "Oh, ma, look there
That COW has gone to bed chewing her
gum, and you won't let little John do
that" One evening Johns elder brother
and sister were discussing anatomy and
looking over a physiological work. John
was particularly interested in the pict-
ures of sections of the human being
After they had got through he took the
book, and, pointing to the lungs, heart,
liver, an arm, leg and other discovered
members of the human frame, he in
quired: docs it take all these to make
a boy?"-Chicago Herald.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14

reason of his birth he was life senator,
and while yet young man achieved
distinction as an orator.
lie served with Gen. Cordova in Italy
with the army intended to defend the
temporal power of the pope. When the
Carlist war came ON he was made a
brigadier general. During that struggle
he distinguished himself and was rapidly
advanced in rank. At one period, while
governor Of Malaga, he wrested the key
of their position from the Carlist forces
on the line of the Elbro, thus forcing
their retreat. He was then created
field marshal Later he relieved Tortosa
by running train at full speed over
railroad which had been abandoned for
years. The expedition was so hazardous
that he was obliged to place guards over
the engineers to enforce his orders.
After the war Gen. Salamanca took
his seat in the senate; but he was
natural soldier and gave his attention to
the better equipment of the army. About
year ago he was appointed governor
general of Cuba. He soon made himself
very popular there, though i'll health,
principally ON account of wounds re.
ceived in the Carlist war, kept him from
paying much attention to society He
endeavored to place the island in a per-
feet state of defense, using modern
methods, including new lines of railway,
opening rivers before not navigable, and
Strengthening the Notifications. Gen.
Salamanca was a bachelor.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14

outright to it. During the recent national
saengerfest in Milwaukee he gave 81 900
for the best festival composition, the prize
going to q composer in Germany. He
bwns no less than dozen of the largest
and finest business blocks in the city.
His great hobby is the splendid hotel
which bears his name. 1t covers a full
block, and is one of the best equipped
hostelries in the country. He is also the
head of one Of the solid banks of the city
that bears his name.
A couple of years ago Mr.. Plankinton
was much chagrined over some local
gossip to the effect that Milwaukeeans
had to so from home to secure first class
workmen and artisans in many lines of
business. He fun ed and fretted over
the matter until ;ie determined to prove
to his fellow citizens that there were no
finer workmen anywhere than right at
home. With this idea in view, he began
D couple of years ago the erection of one
of the finest houses in the city. 1t was
year in course of erection, and cost about
S150,000. 1t is built of undressed stone,
and all of the work was done by the
day by Milwaukee workmen. 1t is q
beautiful bit of architecture, and the in
terror is a revelation in wood carving
and decoration. An illustration of this
mansion is herewith presented.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14
Removal of NIOles,

In a recent number of The Practitioner,
DR.. Jamison writes on the use of sodium
ethylate in removing hairy moles on the
face. He operated in this way: The
hairs were cut off as closely as possible
with a very fine pair of scissors, and the
mole was then painted over with sodium
ethylate, fine glass rod being used.
When the mole had a vanished look the
ethylate was gently rubbed in with the
glass rod, to make it penetrate more
deeply into the hair follicles. The mole
had quite black look when the opera
tion was over. A hard crust formed
over it, which was nearly three weeks in
becoming detached. When it came off
the hairs were seen to be destroyed, and
the surface of the mole had a smooth
somewhat cicatrical appearance, of n
much lighter color than before; and this
favorable condition continued until the
mark was scarcely noticeable Herald
of Health
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14
Subjugated,

The word subjugated is of Latin origin
sub jugum. under the yoke. Although
oftenest used in a figurative sense, it
might have been applied in all literal
ness to certain Maine boy, whose singu-
lar experiment with a calf, as described
by The Lewiston Journal, may recall to
our readers the recently published story
of ''Bub and Broad"
This farmer lad had always taken a
special interest in oxen, and delighted to
brandish the goad stick over his fathers
good natured pair. His great ambition
was to own for himself pair of steers
Last summer he became the proud pos
SCISSOR of half pair; in other words, his
father gave him young calf OF course
the steer could not be yoked up by itself
What did the youthful Cincinnatus do.
therefore, but place one end of the yoke
round his own neck and fasten it there.
The result may be imagined The
other half of the team started, and pretty
soon passing neighbor heard a shrill
outcry:
stop us, Mr.. Smith, stop us! We're
running awayW
The neighbor came to the rescue, and
was attempting to unyoke the boy. when
he called out:
"Tother one, Mr.. Smith, t'other onei
I'll stand!-Youth's Companion.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14

1t was finally finished, and there is
probably no more complete establish
ment in America. The stables are the
finest, the lawns are laid out in flowers,
and every detail about the place is COM
plete. But nobody seems to want it. 1t
is entirely closed, and there it stands,
magnificent monument to this mans
public spirit. "Let it stand" he said to
some one who joked him about the in
vestment, sit is a means of education. 1t
will teach people that our workmen are
as good as can be found anywhere.
GEoRGE-H. YENowINE.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14
Fatal Bravery.

In the sanguinary wars of the Turks
in Hungary, Count Ludovic Lodrom, on
the eve of a battle, harangued his SOL
diers in the true martial strain THAT
is all very well" said German veteran,
stepping out in front of the ranks "That
is all very well for you who are mounted
on a swift horse, and are already think
ing of saving yourself. But for u.s.
Whereupon Ludovic Immediately dis
mounted, drew his sword and ham,
stringed the animal. Then he exclaimed:
"Today, then, comrades, you shall see
me as captain and soldier fighting on
foot by your side and on the same terms" I"
He was SO severely wounded in the fight
that the Turks, who took him prisoner,
put him to death and sent his head to
Constantinople, believing his recovery
impossible and that they could never
carry him. there alive.-All the YeaT
Round.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14
4 MILLIONAIRE OF NOTE.
JOHN PLANkINToN, OF MILWAUKEE,
AND HIS FORTUNE.

he Began Life as an Ordinary butcher.
The Educational Monument That VIII
Commemorate Him - His Magnificent
Residence.
There are few men in the west whose
nstmes are better known to the masses
than that of John Plankinton. Within
the recollection of many of his neighbors
he began life as an ordinary retail
butcher, slling his own beef, cutting it
up for IS customers and very frequently
delivc' ing .he meat himself. With his
famn hr .ved in few small rooms. A
year acy he retired from business the
Possessor of many millions of dollars.
For many years he was the head of the
great packing iirH of Plankinton, Ar
mour & Co., of New York, Chicago, Mil
waukee and Kansas City, the largest con-
cern of its kind in the world, which does
a business of S60,000,0O0 a year. Mr..
Piankinton's name is a familiar one in
commercial circles all over the globe.
The news that this commercial giant
was dangerously i'll of incurable diseases
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14

gre a t. grea t.
grandson of a for
mer govern or
general of that
island, who rep
re esented d the
Spanish govern
ment Il century
ago. Gen. Sala.
manca was born
about 1880 in An
dalusia, in Spain.
He was educated
in the military
school at Toledo,
and W h en- he
came of age en-
tered the Span
iSh army. B V
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14

JOHN PLANkINTON. Wnen lie reClreu
from business he was desirous of spend
ing the sunset of his life in quiet and
ease.
For years lie had been slave to his
many lines of business, retiring early,
rising early, and putting in long, full
day at his office desk. Consequently
when he retired and the excitement and
strain of his enormous business lessened,
he broke down in health, as many a man
had done under similar circumstances be-
fore him.
The story of John Plankinton's life is
not without elements of public interest.
He was born amid humble surroundings
in rural district in Delaware on March
II, 1920. In 1882 he removed with his fa-
theirs family to Pittsburg, Pa, and from
that city in 1914 he removed to Milwau-
kee, where he has continuously lived ever
since. He at once began business as a
butcher and retailer of meat, a trade he
had learned in Pittsburg. Before set
tling in Milwaukee Mr. Plankinton had
made arrangements to enter into part
nership with a young butcher already
located; but finding upon his arri-
val that his prospective partner had
broken faith with him, he resolved, with
characteristic independence and energy,
to go into business on his own account.
On capital, all told, of S420 he set
up housekeeping, and purchased his first
stock in trade, which consisted of one
COW, for which he paid, after selling it,
the sum of nine dollars, securing as a
home little frame building at a rental
Of eight dollars per month, and, renting
a vacant lot, he erected his first build
ing, frame structure, that cost $108.
In fourteen days after his arrival in the
town he was fully equipped for business,
opening his little shop in September of
the year he arrived. Being hard work
ing, economical, honest man, he soon
became the leading butcher of the place,
his sales for the first year amounting to
nearly SIP 1000. His business constantly
increasing, he was compelled to remove
to roomier quarters,
In 1850 he entered into partnership
with Mr.. Frederick Layton, and the firm,
in addition to an extensive retail trade,
commenced packing pork for market on
scale limited only by the receipts of
hogs at Milwaukee. The business of the
firm continued to increase until 1851,
when it was dissolved, Mr.. Plankinton
for the three succeeding years continu-
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14


HIS SON.
ing the business alone. In 1864 he formed
n partnership with Philip d. Armour,
under the name of Plankinton & Armour,
with an immense business in Milwaukee,
large house at Kansas City and still
another in New York city. The firm en-
braced also one of the largest packing
establishments in the world, the house
of ii. o. Armour & CO., of Chicago. A
few years ago Mr.. Plankinton announced
that he had all the money he wanted
and sold out his interest in the big pack
retaining only his local branch. This he
kept until last year, when he sold it to
the Cudahys, who had long been in his
employ and who are now rapidly coming
to the front as big packers. In less than
two score years Mr.. Plankington's $4.20
has swelled to a fortune of $4,000, 900 OF
$40, 900, 900, and the little one horse
butcher became power in the financial
world.
Whatever Mr.. Plankinton lacked in edu-
cation he more than made up in shrewd-
ness. In his day he was regarded as one
of the boldest and most sagacious opera
tors in the speculative provision markets
in the country. He is tall, powerfully
built man, with smooth shaven face and
straight dark hair, which he invariably
wears long. His home on Grand avenue
is one of the finest in Milwaukee, and is
a perfect museum of fine pictures and
art bric-a-brac. He lives very quietly
with his wife and daughter, his son oc-
cupying magnificent mansion near by.
He has always been one of the most pub
lie spirited men in the city. When an
exposition was planned he gave $50, 900
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14

college, and afterwards in New London,
Conn, and Warren county, Ky. After
taking his degree at Middlebury he be-
came a tutor there.
In 1854 he was graduated at Andover,
and for two years after preached in a
Presbyterian church at Potsdam, n. Y.
Then he was settled at st. Adams, then
at Lowell, Mass, and then at Boston.
From 1869 to 1884 he preached in Wash
ington. The rest Of his service has been
ut Orange.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14
Howard unlrersity,s New President

The new president of Howard univer-
sity, the Rev. DR.. J. E. Rankin, left the
pastorate of the Valley church, in
Orange, n. j., to assume educational
duties as the head of a college. lie was
born in Thornton, Y. IL. and is of
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14
A TOUCH OF NATURE.

little maid upon my knee
Sighs wearily, signs YEARLY;
I'm tired out of dressin' dolls
And having stories read, says she
"There is a book, II could see.
should be happy, pufficklyl
My mamma keeps 1t on q shelf
But that you cannot have, says she!"
"But here's your Old Man of the Sea.
And Jack khe Giant'r' lovingly
l tried the little maid to soothe)
The interestin' one" says she.
Is that high up one! seems to me
The fings you want just has to be
Somefing you hasn't got; and that's
The intercstin' one" says she
Annie F Burnham in st Nicholas
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14

has called atten-
ton to his career,
which has been in
many respects a
remarkable one.
His painful dis
orders, paralysis
and q complica-
stion of 9th e r
! diseases to a man
<of his age GO
years. render the
case hopeless. s.
Wbon l,a ratsrosl
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14

Scotch descent.
His e education
was commenced
at South Ber-
wick, Me-, and
con tinued at
Chester, VT. At
10 he entered the
sophomore class
at Mid die bury
college, h having
previously taught
school. He also
I.-1.A ILL =.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-03-14
GEN. SALAMANCA.

Death of the Captain General of the Island
of Cuba.
The late captain general of Cuba, Man
uel de Salamanca Y Negrete, was the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12

fair dealing. Should this contract
be approved by the government,
the purpose Of its jealous guardian
ship Of the Indians, as wards, is to
prevent others from robbing them
so that it may be done more sys-
tematically by itself.
A member of congress, when at
tackled on the subject a few days
ago, remarked that he was actually
ashamed of such conduct. "If the
lands are not worth more than
that" he went on to say, "what
use has the government for them.
There is no purpose to which they
can be put. If they are fit for
HOMESTEAD settlement, the govern
ment will get s1.25 an acre for the
lands, and it is not right that
the government should speculate
at the expense Of the Indian"
Our affairs remain as they have
been for some time. The tariff.
the silver question and the federal
election scheme are crowding out
other matters Of less importance.
As between the contending fac
tions the contest deepens" every
day and will until hot weather
smothers all desire to continue the
fight any longer. Respectfully,
JcHS l.. ADAIR.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12
A MILD REPLY.

In last weeks Sentinel appeared
an editorial so thoroughly wanting
truth, SO ffaught with prejudice,
envy and hatred toward Wolfe,
Ross, Bell and TEE CHIKFrAIE
and withal so like a cur in Its
fawning upon the chief, it was ut
:erly cOntemptible-unworthy oi
even the Sentinel. No man could
object to an open, honorable polit-
ical fight-such things are expect
ed, but the writer seems to be a
stranger to such a mode Of warfare.
Out Of more than half column OF
its peculiar attack there is scarce
ly a single truthful statement OF
one manly assertion. The first
part of the article states that
''Dick Wolfe, HoOlsy and Bill
Ross" Che means Hooley Bell and
W. P. Ross but does not know
how to express it, have entered IN
to : combination TO split the
Downing vote and elect a National
chief and TO this end Mr.. Bell had
bought out TIE CHIEFTAIs and
Telephone to further their infa-
nous scheme. Whether Wolfe,
Ross and Bell have entered into
such a conspiracy or not, this pa
per does not know. but since the
Sentinelis the mother Of the state
ment, has good reasons to think il
is false. Still there is other proOf
that the statement is not even
founded on truth. Sone years
ago when the chief. the Sentinel
man and most of the Downing men
did form a combination with the
Rosses, HOOly Bell was the man
who refused outright TO enter such
4 union-he was the man that
kept the Downing party pure and
unadulterated in Delaware district,
and be did it at a time when il
would have been worth more to
him than it now is; when he would
not even be allowed to play sec
ond fiddle. No, If Hooly Bell
weathered the storm when those
stout oaks bent before the breeze,
il is not likely that the little
"tempest in a tea pot" the Senti-
mel is raising could drive him to
abandon the party he kept alive.
Not content with thus slandering
Bell, il must exhibit its venom
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-06-12


TIE Sentinel, in its desire to
six" things, makes all sorts of
foolish and false statements. 1t
saws The CHIKFTAIS quoted
''boastingly" from the Phoenix
"the government viii not remove
the intruders." This statement is
false. 1t was not with JOY that this
paper said such a thing, but with
sorrow. THE CHIEFTAIS is trying
70 tell the truth regardless of con-
sequsnces. Never in the history
of this country was there more
need of plain, fearless truth. The
country is in a bad shape, which
none but political tricksters and
their political henchmsn viii deny.
Before 4 disease can be cured it
must be located; 50 it is with. the
evils that befall a government.
They must be located and then
treatment applied. But so long
as the leaders and their organs
blindly shut their eyes to the
truth and shout like trucking
demagogues "all is well, f" there is
no hope for the better. Then the
Sentinel, with bad grammar and
worse judgment, "differs with this
paper again in the statement that
when the supreme court decided
that eminent domain in the Chero-
kee nation and outlet was vested
in the United States and that
that government could grant the
right of way through this country
to whatever road it saw fit, Il was
a heavy blow to the CherOkees.
True, that decision did not weaken
the title to the land, but it lessons
the authority of the Cherokees
over their own country. See what
Capt. Adair said in his letter to
THE CHIEFTAIS of June 5th. He
is in a position to know the truth
and utters it because, as he says:
81 have no political axes, tOma-
hawks or scalping knives TO grind.
nor any purpose to mislead the
people By a cOncealment Of what
l consider to be facts" The cap
tain is right; no man should be so
cOwardly as to conceal what he be-
lieTes are facts. IF the Sentinel be-
heved this there would be less
condemnation and more solid
worth in its columns.