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Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-17

"Dear friend" cried tha willow, as she
bent over Il- ,ream, and eaznl ou her
beautiful ,urm reelected on thc CLASSY
surface, how rnnder anl how true you
arc' uuj the flowers around me have
not "a single charm that is not mirrorcd
on your faithful bosom" And, as the
breeze played gently among her branches.
they bent to the stream and kissed the
placid waters
Summer passed, and winter; summer
and winter; summer and winter: and the
willow grew old. Its leaves We're few,
its branches wi.hered, the flowers around
faded
"How changed you are" she cried
peevishly to the stream. "Once never
looked ON you but to rejoice, for all you
showed me was pleasant and full Of
praise. Now, when l try to bend to
catch glimpse, I turn away sad and
sorrowfuI for what do you bring before
me? Not verdure, not symmetry, not
grace; but baroness, deformity and de
cay. You are greatly changed"
"Fooish willow!n answered the
stream. Il am too true-that is my
fault. There is a change, but it is not
in me; but you are not the only one that
looks coldly on the truth when it ofends
the liking
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-17
Iincnln,s Mhisl,ers.

President Lincoln's kind heart always
responded to a child's advances. He in
dulged his own children, saying, lit is
my pleasure that my children are free
and happy. and unrestrained by parental
tyranny Love is the chain whereby to
bind a child to its parents"
Before his election in 1860 little girl
of II years, seing his lithograph portrait,
thought his appearance wonld be inn
proved should he wear whiskers. She
uttered her childish thought in letter
to Mr.. Lincoln, and in a few days re-
ceived friendly answer. in which he
asked:
GAS to the whiskers, as l have never
worn any, do you not think that people
would call it piece of silly affectation
were to begin wearing them now?"
During his journey to Washington, af-
ter his election TO the presidency, the
train stopped at Westfeld, Chautauqua
county, at which place the little girl re-
sided
II have correspondent in this place, g"
said Mr. Lincoln, "a little girl whose
name is Grace Bedell, and | would like
to see her"
She was brought to the station. He
stepped from the cars, extended his
hand and said: You see I have let those
whiskers grow for you, Grace" Then
kissing her, he bade her good-by.
When he stood up at the Capitol to de-
liver his inaugural address, friends were
surprised to see that the president was
raising a crop of whiskers. Vexed at his
spelling face which expressed power
and pathos by wearing coarse, stiff,
ungraceful beard of the backing brush
variety, they made inquiries, and learned
that he had ceased to shave to crafty a
very young lady.-Youths Companion.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-17

While sitting in our Office this morning
a train passes The town. 1t is running
wild and is composed of an engine and
one passenger car. This car is old in
fashion and appearance. 1t has not seen
paint for years, though il still bears the
iaded lines of former elegance and re-
tinement. Now it is only a construction
car, used TO convey men to wrecks and
accidents, and holds one of the humblest
positions in the car service Of the Union
Pacific system.
But that old weatherbeaten car has a
history and ii has been honored by a
grief stricken people as no other car in
the Union has, for under its faded old
top lay the remains of the martyred
president, Abe Lincoln, when they were
borne in state from Washington to
Springfield. Through that car poured
grief stricken people at every stop on the
journey-sorrowing, weeping women,
men whose pulse beat meant sorrow and
resentment, children who are now the
handspring of this republic Fort Lup'
ton (Colo.) Cyclone.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-17

Everything connected with ones busi-
ness IS OF importance. Very few dry
goods men know the origin of the names
of many Of the goods they handle. They
may seem trivial points, but they are of
interest to the man who seeks to be thor
oughly familiar with the merchandise in
which he deals. For the information of
such we give the derivation of the enames
Of the following goods: Damasll is from
the city oF Damascus; satins from Zay-
town. in China; calico from Calicut,
town in India, formerly celebrated for
its cotton clolh and where calico was
also printed Muslin is named from
Mosui, in Asia. Alpaca from an animal
in Peru, Of the llama species. from whose
wool the fabric rs woven.
Buckram takes its name from Fostat,
Il city of the Middle Ages, from which
the modern Cairo is descended. Taffeta
and tabby from street in Bagdad.
Cambria from Cambria Gauze has its
name from GAIA; bai2e for Baiac; dim
ity from Damietta. and jeans from Jean.
Drugget is derived from city in Ire
land, Drogheda Duck comes from
Torque, in Normandy. Blanket is called
after Thomas Blanket, famous clothier
connected osh the introduction Of wool
ems into Eugiaud about 1340. Serge de-
rivcS l.e a.ma from Xerga, a Spanish
mann 40. a peculiar wooden blanket.
Diaper T. nuJ from D'Npres, as it is
sometime, stated, but from the Greek
diaspron, figured Velvet is from the
Italian vcIlutc woolly (Latin vellus-a
hide or pelD. Shawl is the Sauscrit sala,
floor, for shawls were first used us car
pets and tapestry Bandanna is from the
Indian word to bind or tie, because it is
tied in knots before dyeing. Chiu,z from
the Indian chott. Deaiue IS ,he French
''of wool. Trade Journal.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-17

jess bent her head over this table and
studied it inteuty.
Are You estimating what it win cost
us TO keep house, she asked
"Yes, was the dreary reply
Il think [ can improve on that list, &c
shesaid, Nov, cut off from my estimate
of clothing $3.50 and add $3.50 to your
estimate Of your clothing. Deduct $tOO
from the cost Of recreation and so forth,
and another S100 of the rent. Reduce
the servants wages $50. ! am sure
our furniture won't cost more than 500,
but you can let tho yearly install
ment9 stand ! think you had better
add 52j to tho cost Of food. Now, how
much difference does that make:'
eight hundred and oighty-fye dol
lars"
"And the $40 deficiJ youmake by youI
fguring reduces this to S975, can live
on this if you can.
And he said he'd try it if she would. --
New York Sun.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-17
Insurlne Against Rnrclnrr.

For two years past there has been an
insurance company against burglaries,
hourishing in London. According to the
regular rates you can insure the contents
Of your residence, or the damage to it
through burglary, or any special article
you desire. London Letter.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-17

Sweet Little Daughter Papa, isn't
mamma dreadfully strong?
Papa-No, dear She's small, you
know. It's your papa that is the strong
one Of the family.
S. l. D.-But, then, l heard mamma
telling Mrs. Tellytall last evening that
she could just wind you around her fin
ger Pittsburg Bulletin.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-17
What a Bucket Shop Is.

Tom-Say. Jack, what's bucket
shop?
Jack-I guess it's where the brokers
get their buckets to water the stock
with.-Lippincott's.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-17
Not All He Seemed.

Ethel-Who was that jolly old fellow
that kept the table in roar?
Edward-That was Nophlowers, they
obituary editor of The Weekly Casket-I
Pittsburg Bulletin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24
Court Culliugs.

The county county court jury in the
case of Emma Smith, the eleven year
old girl found in disreputable house run
by her mother in Moline. returned a yer.
dict that the girl was dependant, and Or
dered her sent to the South Evanston in
dustrial school,
In the circuit court yesterday afternoon
Oliver Olsen. representing the Peoples
National bank. filed notes aggregatinp
$1,000 against the Rock Island & Milan
road contracted by the president of the
road. Mr.. Bailey Davenport
A long pending, often argued ca Sc was
set for trial yesterday by Judge Glenn.
1t is the suit of Ellis VS.. the old Rock ISL
and 81 Mercer County rosd-now the
Rock Island & Peoria-for alleged over
charges in hauling coal from the banks al
Cable to this city. The amount OF the
claim Is $4,000. and the day set fol-
hearing is the fourth Monday in June
Oliver Olsen. Esq, appears for the plain.
tiff and Col. Henry Curtis for the de.
Tense.
The jury IN the Fassett suit against the
Moline Malleable Iron company is still
out
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24
Suicide susenmi.h,,. Funeral

The funeral Of the late County Re-
corder Fritz Susemiehl, was held from
the family residence, 1884 West Ninth
street, Davenport, at 2 o'clock Yesterday
1t was attended by the friends of the FAM
lily and the treasurer, clerk and auditor of
the county. 1t is stated. says the Demo,
crat that one reason for the dependency
which Mr.. Susemiehl was noticed to be
suffering in the latter days of his life is
found in the disappointment he met with
In regard to his patrimony. AS he stated
in the document which he intended should
stand as his will, he expected something
between $4,000 and $1,000 from the
estate of his parents in the old country.
Some time during the winter he received
a letter from there informing him of the
death of his mother, and apprising him OF
the fact that he had not inherited one
cent from his parents. This was noticed
at the time to considerably dishearteu
him, and is thought to have had some eff.
feet in increasing his melancholy and dis.
content. The sensational episode at the
house of the widow of the late Sheriff
Nat Leonard Saturday night, no doubt
fastened the commission of the deed
though.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24
River Ripiets.

The J. G. Chapman and West Rambo
came down.
The F. c. A. Denkman brought eight
strings of logs
The Pilot, Glenmont. Lion and J. G.
Chapman went up.
The Verne Swain was in and out or
her daily Clinton and Lyons trip.
The Lumberman and Musser each
came through the draw with 16 strings of
logs.
The stage of the water at noon was
8 SO; at a. m. it was $50 and at 6 last
night was S;45. The temperature was SO
above at noon; it was 40 at 6 o'clock this
morning and 63 at last night.
Col. Whittemore has issued the follow
lowing notice to pilots regarding tb.
Rock Island bridge:
Notice is hereby given to pilots anC
steamboat captains that the south open.
ing of the draw of the Rock ISLAND
bridge is to be closed during the presen,
season by Golfer dam which is neces
sary for the reconstruction of the draw
The Golfer dam will occupy about sixteer
feet of the north channel Also 1t is de-
sired that all RATS be sent through the
opening north of pier No. 5, and pilot.
and captains are requested to use as
much care as possible in passing theil
boats through the draw in order to avoid
injuring the Golfer dam.
J. M. WHITTEMoRE,
Col. of Ordnance Commanding r. l. A
Yesterdays down boats were the LioI
with strings, and the Glenmont with II
strings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24
Our RaHka

Commissioner Jackson, of Spencer
square, is highly elated over the success
Contractor Stephen O'Connor is having
in grading the square, and every indica-
ton is that it will be ready for seeding BY
Saturday night. The people all over the
city are manifesting much pride and
pleasure in the progress of the work
Mr.. Jackson now thinks that sufficient
funds will be raised by subscription to
put in the fountain and vases and posi-.
bly, the benches. This would lessen the
expense to the taxpayers. though not q
cent put into that square is begrudged.
The idea of condemning and buying 9
part of the slough property and convert.
ing 1t into public park first spoken OF
last fall, has been revived. many believ
ing that in this lies the only solution Of
the problem as to how to get rid of it. A
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS

Annual Institute and Convention of
the Rock Island County sabbath
School ACCOMMODATIONS ses-
sion.
The institute and annual convention of
the Rock Island County Sabbath School
association convened in the Broadway
Presby terrain church this morning, Pres.
ident s. d. Cleland, presiding. Today
was devoted to the institute. which was
largely attended, and the convention
proper will not be called together until
tomorrow. The institute is being con-
Quoted by Prof. II. NJ. Hamill, superin.
tendent of the normal department of the
Illinois State Sabbath School association,
who is giving bible and training lessons
on biblical history of the holy land. the
place and purpose of the Sabbath school,
its organization and officers, etc Prof.
Hamill illustrates his course of instruc>
ton with maps. charts and blackboard,
and his talks are exceedingly interesting
and profitable to all who hear him.
This evening there is to be song ser.
vice at 7:30 o'clock followed by a paper
on Young Peoples Societies; Their
Mission and Methods and an address by
Prof. Hamill on Sabbath School Train
ing"
Tomorrow the convention meets when
the order OF exercises will be:
MORNING.
| Seeking blessing; reports of county
and township officers; reports of COM
mittees and election of officers; mscel-
laneous business; what Do We Expect"
Rev. j. A. Riason.
| AFTERNOON.
| "What Place Should Temperance Have
in the Sabbath SCHOOL," Mrs. M. f. Metz
gar; 1.-THE Sabbath School as Missionary
Agent" Miss Elise Weyerhaeuser; Per
sonal Work. or How Shall l Bring My
Scholars to Christi" Rev. Adds Albro
d. D.; Short talks on important topics
Simplicity" illustrations" Earnest
ness" Unconscious Influence"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24
number of substantial citizens have vol.
unteered TO subscribe literally to fund
for that purpose.
County Buildings.

TRANSFERS.
81 Rinnab Wells to Hezekiah Char.
er. WI net, 10, 16, 2w. $4,000.
s wv Wheelock to q w Walker, part
lot 4. LeClaire's reserve, and part nwi
"a, 18, 1w. $4,000.
G 8 Downing to G A Wsltman, lot /.
block 5, Bailey Davenport's third ad, R
l, $525.
w A Nourse to F L Dorman, part out
lot 4. assessors plat 1851, 5. II, 1w,
$4OO.
pm Bledsoe to Lawrence Kramer,
lot 30, Weatherhead's ad, r /. $1,000.
T A Smith to G Wright, lot 4. block
A, Griffith s. Co.'S ad. Moline, $3.50.
II j Dawson to Lewis Tyler, lot l..
block 2, d NJ Pruden's ad, Rapids City,
5000.
I'll McEntire to r E McEntire. nj.
SET. 25, 16. 3w, So, 800.
r E McEntire. ct al, to T L McEntire,
ne2, set. and 81. mel, 25, 16, 3w. $1,000.
Ellen s Andrews to VIM Hawthorne,
lot 3, Ellen s Andrews ad, r l, $3.50.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24
Sfack for SalA

105 shares Davenport National bank
10 shares Peoples National bank; l share
Chippianock Cemetery association.
Bids are invited for the above stock or
any part thereof. If not sold earlier the
same will be offered at public sale for
cash at the Peoples National bank in the
city of Rock Island, Illinois, at II O'Clock
a. m, Tuesday. the goth day of April.
1890. The privilege of rejecting any
and all bids at such sale is hereby re-
served. JOHN PEETz,
Administrator with the will annexed of
the estate Of Bailey Davenport, de-
ceased.
April 22d, 1890.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24
Underwear.

Some special values in Jersey
Ribbed Vests, ladies. at lOc, lee and
l5c.
Don't confound this underwear with
the cheap trash on the market
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24
Curious, But True.

Few people would imagine that refrig-
orator is the proper place to keepcrackers.
cookies, etc, but it is a fact that if kept
in Leonard refrigerator they will re-
main as fresh and crisp as when first
baked. 1t is a regular drying machine,
and cold. dry air is necessary Tor the
proper preservation of meats and pro
visions. Call and see these wonderful
refrigerators at our store. David Don.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24

The rattle of Emil Jacobsens cornet
takes place at Dressen's saloon Saturday
evening, April %.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24
Soft Coal for Sale.

AT our yard corner of Eleventh street
and Tenth avenue. at ten cents per
bushel. ANDERSON & ARMILL
April 90, 1890.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24

McIntire Bros. have a new and reliable
kid glove cleaner; cleans perfectly and
leaves no odor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24

Hoods Sarsaparilla is on the flood tide
Of popularity, which position it has
reached by it's own intrinsic, undoupted
merit.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-24

A matchmaker ought not to feel run
down when his affairs are wound up.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-18
Diamond chips.


Jersey City and Worcester again this
afternoon.
Brady is playing superb ball at second.
Yesterday he had six chances without an
error and on Monday he had nine chances
and accepted all. He is running bases
like d deer and he is batting well.
Roussey is doing fine work at short.
He had thirteen chancesin the two games
against Worcester and missed none. He
made several fine catches of fly balls sent
to short left and entire field.
Fitzgerald and DoWd are distinguish
ing themselves in striking ont. Fitz
famed the air three times yesterday and
both times he was ait the bat on Monday.
Dowd struck out three times OF Monday
and twice yesterday.
oh, for those hftters who used to hit;
oh, for those sluggers who used to slug,
etc.
Jersey City stepped behind Washing,
ton yesterday in the Atlantic procession.
Worcester will be at the top of the
column il ey carry their bats as we'll as
they have done in the two games against
Jersey City.
Remarkable features about the game
yesterday were that each OF the Jersey
City batsmen went to the plahe four
times, and the last man out was the last
balSnan on the list.
Umpire Mahoney has declined TO off
cfate at Sunday games. There will be a
vacancy in the list of umpires.
Hartford has released Second baseman
Smith n signed a new catcher.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-18


The Tabernacle A. c. did not meet last
night.
The baseball talent of the Tabernacle
A. G. will go Westfleld ON Saturday tC
meet the baseball team of the Congrega-
tional Church of that town.
The Lorillards have on their pro.
gramme two contests which will afford
the f~leet-footed boys In this city IL chance
to show their speed at the athletic games
on Saturday, June 2S. There will be a
scratch race for novices and a half mile
run, u handicap open to boys under six
teen years old. Three prizes viii De
given in each event. Those who desire to
enter must send their names and Zee on
or before Saturday next to John o,
Loughlin. at Eorillard's factory. The fee
for the novice race is fifty cents and for
the boys race TWENTY-FIVE cents.
The Hoboken a. G. was having a SPAR
ring contest at its rooms on Friday. The
police were informed that q prize fight
was in progress and stopped the mill.
The club has explained that 1T is merely
a contest for points with soft gloves,
and have obtained Mayor G~ross1nann's
consent to allow tito be renewed.
The athletes of the Jersey City Athletic
Club will have an opportunity to display
their talent at the lawn partyin Kings
Wood next Saturday.
The Scottish American A. C. Will have
a jolly set of games on July 4. The stars
win all be in it, as the club has ordered
magnificent medals. The events on the
card are 100-yard dash, 440-yard run, $50
yard run 1-rnile run, Smile run ana d
1-mile walk. These are handicap events.
Fred Sclinaibel of tho Wayne A. G. was
in the competitions of the State festival
OF the Turner's societies. He was among
the honor winners.
Tony Lewkowicz is practicing running
high jumps and expects to gather in the
gold medal at the games of the L. ID. and
A. A. Frank Rush of the Scots nla go
for the first medal.
The local clubs should be we'll repre-
scented in the contests of the Lorillards.
Tom O'Brien it is said il getting aroun
to his old time form. He could hold his
with the quickest of the half-mile
travellers three years ago.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-18

York, @ Boston, IL, Brooklyn, ; thrst
game. Boston, y; Brooklyn. 4 Second
gnnie). Chicago, 4 Cleveland, !. Pitts
burg, "a: Buffalo. 9,
A.nericnn Association = Athletic, 8;
Brooklyn, 2 Rochester, 8; Syracuse, l.
Louisville, 4; Columbus, 2. Toledo, TO-;
st. Louis, 3.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-18

ana Water Commissioners, held on Tuesday, MAY
f-ressnt~President somers ana Commissioner
D1gan and Van Keuren.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND coMMUNrcA
From Edward Kenny ana Others. for the Improves
ment OF Twelfth Street, between Jersey Avenue and
Coles Street, Weber g Co., requesting permission %
fay a side track across Ravine Avenue. necefyeq
and referred to the committee on streets ana
pipe on Johnston Avenue; Jacob A. Gottbardt and
others, requesting extension of water pipe on 9irard
charge tor water rents Tor years is3o-9t. Received
and referred to the committees on assessments and
orrIcIAI Neutrality-suspicious..
IN f fsgor e 81 HSS oa I J brg ragas5ssST' f FsoS sf.ass So csfs On as.
count of contract No. 4i3. Received and referred 70
i From lie boa "a Of inaace. n It Solution
passed by y lid board at its meeting heiu May IA, uho
Resolved. That the following resolution adopted
by the beard OF street and water commissioners.
Awardiug CONTRACT e 2; J. Condor = GO, ags the
extension q the second ssrest sewer TO 5as h aS ssn
ond Street sewer as may be necessary from a point
10 feet east of Warren Street.
Be and Is hereby concurred In by rne board OF
finance
by the board Of street and water commissioners,
May 8. 1890. to wiz
Improvement OF Gardner Avenue from Monticello
Avenue TO summit Avcnue.
finance.
Resolved. That the following resolution, adopred
by the board of street and water commissioners
April 2S, 1890. to wit:
ordering paid SIPS to G.. W. C. Philips for services
es chemist for tnesix months ending April so, 1890
BE ana is hereby coneurred IN by the board OF
finance.
Resolved. That the following resolution adopted by
the 3 ard Of street and water commissioners, May
8. 1890, 10 wit
ordering pail $500 to G, Y. Labaw for services as
charged TO appropriation or said building.
BE ana is hereby concurred in by tins board OF
llnance.
Resolved, That the following resolution adopted
- ssrnet ana waSer c2nmiss oners
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-18

The League is slowly materalizing.
Interest is increasing in the pleasant
pastures.
nament on hand.
II the weather is propituous on Satur-
day the Lafayette Club will have a big
time.
Harry Brinkerhof is still hustling to
establish the League.
The Crescent Club is at the old stand,
and is having merry meetings.
The Sylvanne Club continues to grow.
1t is doing excellent work for the develop
ment of tile sport, as it is enrolling young
folk who arc having their first season.
Some. Of the new players are doing so
we'll that it is predicted they will become
conspicuous as tennis players.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-18

Earned runs-Jersey City. 0; Worcester, 2.
Two base and Campfon-
Sacrifice -McDermott, Spill, Staltz, Jones
and stafford.
stolen bases-Roussey, Meister and Guinasso.
First base on balls Kennedy and Guinasso.
First base on errors-Jersey City. A; Worcester, 1.
Struck out-Fitzgerald, 3; Dowd, 2; Van Alsrine
and Guinasso.
Wild p~itches-Stnffofd @
Double p~lays-spiii, Champion and Jones, Spill,
Meister aud Campion.
Time Of gam e2 hours and 81 minutes.
Umpire-L. Curc0ran.