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Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
THE JURY VISITS JoHNsrowN.
The Jurors in the Case of TarbeII VS.. the
Pennsylvania Company Come to Inspect
the Scene of the Disaster.

The Jurors in the Case of TarbeII VS.. the
Pennsylvania Company Come to Inspect
the Scene OF the Disaster.
The case Of Farney S. Tarbell against
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company was
put on trial before Judge White in the
Pittsburgh Court of Common Pleas No.
2 yesterday morning.
The plaintiff lost his wife and three
children in the Johnstown flood. They
were passengers in the ill-starred Day Elk
press, and MI Tarbell, who claims that
the Company was warned several times
of the approach of the food, but Reverthc-
less negligently allowed the train to stand
in a perilous position, as 1000 dam
ages.
By agreement of Marshall & Imbrie,
counsel for the plaintiff, and Hampton,
Scott & Gordon, counsel for the railroad
company, the jurors were brought to
Johnstown yesterday afternoon on spe-
cial train. The case will last over week,
each side will probably have at least one
hundred witnesses, and it is thought that
after personal inspection of the scene of
the disaster the jurors would be enabled
to get a much clearer comprehension of
the testimony. They were cautioned by
Judge White against speaking of
the case to any person whatever during
the trip. They left Pittsburgh yesterday
afternoon on a special train over the Penn
sylvania Road, and returned in the even
ing. They were in charge of Court Crier
Soffel, md were accompanied by members
of the counsel for both sides, in addition
to the Clerk of :the Court, Harry Arm
strong. The members of the party were
Andrew Fisher, foreman; James n.
Clancy, James Foley, Jonas Key, A. o..
Lauffman, Charles Mehan, James Pick
ersgil, James F, Smith Fred Shultis'
w. j. Snyder, John Trimble, and James
Wood.
The case is a test one, and upon its
conclusion are hanging numerous actions
If like nature.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
FELL DOWN STAIRS.
Death of Man In the Ninth Ward sun
day from sthat Cause-Some Form Of
Paralysis Probably Led to 1t.

Death of Man in the Ninth Ward sun
day from sthat Cause-some Form Of
Paralysis Probably Led to it.
A sad accident took place on Devlin
street, in the Ninth ward yesterday about
noon, resulting in the death of Mr.. John
Nsther. The particulars are about as
follows:
About II O'Clock in the forenoon Mr..
Nather went upstairs for the purpose of
taking a rest upon his led. At noon Mrs.
Nather, having dinner prepared, called
HIN to come down. Afew minutes later
she opened the stair DIOR to see whether
he was coming. She saw him at the
head of the stars acting in a very pecu-
liar manner, evidently making great effort
to keep on his feet. Before she could
move re fell and landed by her at the
foot of the stairs. She ried to assist him
up, but found that life was extinct. All
efforts at resuscitat on we're in vain.
Mr.. Nather was rative of Austria,
having been born in that country, near the
Prussian border, June II, 1897. He was
therefore almost sixty-three years of age.
He came to this county, bringing with
him his family in October 1880. He has
lived in Johnstown ever since. He was
first employed at the blast furnace, later
at the wire MIL. The last three years he
worked at the Gautier Works. Many
years ago, before coming to this country,
he had something like paralYtic stroke,
from which he was some time IN recover
ing. 1t is thought he was seized by a
econd attack yesterday.
The deceased is survived by his wife
and four children-one son and three
daughters. The children are all mar
ried.
The funeral will take place to morrow
morning. A AIequiem mass will be cele-
brated in st, Joseph's Catholic Church,
after which the remains will be inferred
in S9ndyvale.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Memorial Services Held There ON Sunday
Evening.

Memorial Services Held There ON Sunday
Evening.
As further supplement to our article
of Yesterday in reference to the memorial
services held by the different churches
we have been furnished with the follow
ing from the First Presbyterian Church,
of which Rev. DIR. Beale is pastor:
The memorial services took the place of
the regular Sunday evening service and
were of very impressive character.
There were, all told, sixty-nine members
of the church drowned They were all
recovered and identified except Mrs. Jane
Bridges. The Doctor in his remarks re-
ferrcd most feelingly to the fact that on
the Sabbath previous, May 26th, all, or
nearly all, had been in their accustomed
seat and heard him preach. On the fol-
loving Sabbath, June I'd, many of their
bodies having been recovered, he, with
much difficulty, had their cold bodies
brought into the church, that they
might he prepared for consignment
to the tomb, their spirits having
returned to the God that made
them. Prominent among the list we
you'd mention: Mr.. John S. Buchanan
and wife, Professor G. f. Gallaher and
wife, Mrs. Jane Bridges, whose body has
not been recovered, Mr.. John G. Aiex-
ander and wife. Mir. Alexander was an
Elder of the church., Superintendent tof
the Sabbath School, and President of the
Young Mems Christian Association. Mr..
Alexander was one of the most active
members OF the church and he and his
wife beth occupied places in church and
society that will be hard to fill. Mr.
AeXander's mother was also a victim.
There were also Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Craig,
Scotch people, who by their strict integ-
rity and Christian virtues commanded the
love and respect of all good peoplt. Mr..
John Dibert, and Mr.. Howard j, Roberts,
from the prominent places they had held
in tie business world, are Of those who
will be the most missed in the re-habilita-
ton of the new city. Miss Augusta
Linton, niece of Colonel John i. Linton,
who by her many amiable and lovely
characteristics, had hosts of friends,
leaves vacancy among the younger peo-
pie that cannot be filed.
II time and space would permit, we
would like to refer to the many others, OF
whom the Doctor spoke most feelinglYi n
his words of consolation to the living
whose hearts were heavy with the burd
of their sorrow, were of the most encoul
aging character, leading their minds up.
tt that source from whence perfect peace
and happiness will come when the trials
and troubles of TINS life shall have
ended.
We remarked the absence of Mrs. w.
H. Rose, one of the most active members
of the church, who was detained at the
bedside of her husband, our Mayor, who
is still suffering from the effects of the
flood. h
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
Veterans of the Civil War.

As a part of the census of the people to
be taken during the month of June special
provisions has been made by Congress for
ascertaining The names of surviving SOL
diers, sailors and marines who were
mustered into the service of the United
States during the war of the rebellion, and
of the widows of soldiers, sailors and
marines who have died. In connection
with this special census of veterans the
organization or vessel in which they
served, the term of service in each case,
and present residence will be taken by the
census enumeartors. In the case of wild
ows, information regarding the service of
their deceased husband is also required.
The importance of accurate statements
concerning the military record OF each
participant in the late war should not be
underestimate. 1t should ! e the duty,
moreover, of every veteran soldier or
sailor To see that the enumerator is
placed in possession of the necessary IN.
formation cunc,uiug his own service
If he rnn OF be at home when the enll-
mcruInr cali, hr should leave Il proper
IN emorandum in Tire h nds of his wife
or u,b,r member ui the hOu.ehO.i, so
that the wotk ,l tue census may not he
driAlrd. ahu Il So luut thcle may lU no
doubt H. iu Dhr accuracy of tie state
mcurS Cunccrrng EiS service which may
be given le The c,n-us cmmeialo.. That
lhrlc may bc lU question us 10 tie points
To be covered hy this memoranda, il
may hr well Ia state that the sp, ,rial
injuries To be mude cone, rning veterans
of The civil war include the name, the
company, and the regiment or vcsssl in
which they served, their late rank, the
dates of enlistment and discharge, tie
length of service in years months and
days, and their present postotfice ad-
dress. Where Il soldier or sailor re-
enlisted OF served IN more than one or.
ganiZation or vessel he should be very
careful tn give the term Of service III
each instance, and to cover each enlist
ment. In giving the organization care
should be taken to distinguish the arm of
the service, as infantry, cavalry, artillery.
ETC., and if person served under an as
sumed name, his statement should be
made to cover both the name under
which he served and the true name by
l. 4, ,,n-r brAup
Veterans of the war generally will rec
ogrze and appreciate the value of this
special census to them, and they should
and the census enumerators in getting
true statements in every way possible.
Without their co. operation correct results
cannot be reached. This personal appeal
is made to them, therefore, in the hope
that their attention may be specially di-
rected to the imp of this work
and the necessary information may be
promptly supplied to the census enumera-
tor when he calls some time during the
month of June.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
Kisses by Mail

Detroit Free Press.
The young postmaster of an eastern
village was hard at work in his office
when a gentle tap was heard upon the
door and in stepped blushing maiden of
sixteen with a money order which she de-
sired cashed. She handed it, with a
bashful smile, to the official, who, after
closely examining 1t, gave her the money
it called for. At the same time he asked
her il she had read what was written on
the margin of the order.
mo, have not" she replied, "f for
cannot make it out. Win you please read
it for me?"
The young postmaster read as follows ::
" ! send you S3 and dozen kisses"
Glancing at the bashful girl he said :
Now, have paid you the money and l
suppose you want the kisses ?"
"Yes," she said, "lf he has sent me
any kisses ! want them, too"
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
Marrow Escapes.

WEST NEWTON, Pa, June 2.-An excit-
ing runaway occurred here Saturday even
ing. James Secrist, his son Willie, and
young son of Rev. Ashee Pere were In ago
cart out Church street, when their horse
became frightened and dashed down
the street at terrible speed. Mr.. Secrist
was thrown out Of the cart backwards, re-
celving several slight injuries; but the
boys held to the cart until the horse was
stopped IN front of Dicks bank. How
they kept in the cart is remarkable.
Every spoke of one wheel was broken
close to the hub, and the cart was other.
wise broken by being dashed against
buildings, lamp-posts, etc.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
DECIDED UP IN MAINE.
Supreme Court Unanimous on Original
Packages.

1hckdSess
AUGUSTA, Me-, June 1.-The justices
of the Supreme Court rendered decision
yesterday in the Burns original package
case. In the Court below the ruling
at the trial was against Burns and his ex.
ceptions to the rulings are sustained. The
decision is in accordance with the recent
decision of the Supreme Court of the
United States Court, the cases here and the
cases in Iowa being precisely alike. The
Court says it is bound by the decisions Of
the United States ourt on such constitu-
tional questions. The opinion, drawn
by Chief Justice Peters and concurred in
by all the other judges sitting, says:
The undisputed evidence in this case
shows that the liquors which the State
claims 10 confiscate as being in the pos
session of the respondent Burns for un-
lawful sale were imported by him, were
Lis property, were in the original and un-
broken packages and in the same condl-
ton as when imported, and at the date of
the seizure he had them in his possession
with the intent to sell the same only in
such original and unbroken packages and
in the same condition as when imported,
and had established himself in business
in Augusta for that purpose. But the
case OF Gus Leisy ct al. VS.. Hardin, just
decided by the Supreme Court of the
United States, on full consideration seems
to settle the question and to require US,
as we are bound on such questions by law
as determined by that court, to reverse
the rulings below and sustain the law
according to the respondents contention.
"The opinion of minority of the
Judges sitting in the case appears to be
very elaborate and exhaustive of the
question involved aud may commend
itself to many as con aiming the better
conclusion. Our obedience is due, how
ever, to the judgment which prevails, not
that our statute is unconstitutional, for ii
prohibits only the unlawful sale of intoX.
icating liquors, but that its interpretations
must be constitutional"
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06

THERE was time, thirty or forty years
ago, when mesmerism, so called, was de-
nounced by scientific men as mere char
latanism and ndunworthy ofserous attention.
OF late, however, under the new name of
hypnotlsm, it is again attracting much
attention, and is receiving the careful in
vestigation of the men of science, Fout
hundred medical men recently attended
an exhibition of this kind in London.
The remarkable influence of one mind
over another, it is believed, will be great
aid to medicine, and especially surgery,
supplanting the use of anesthetics.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
$4,000 for a Death.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., June 2.-Suit has
been commenced against the Pittsburgh
and Western Railroad by the representa-
tives of Thomas Sterling TO recover $1O,-
900 for his death. Sterling held lucrative
position at the Andrews rolling mills in
Haselton, and while crossing the track,
was killed. Negligence is charged by
reason of the Company keeping no fiaging
man at the crossing. Sterling was earn
81 day at the time of his death, and left
a large family.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06


The Mckinley tariff bill was passed by
the House of Representatives recently
by vote of 1862 to 142. 1t was very
nearly strict party vote, but the Demo-
sratic side made no special effort to get
out their full vote. The general nature
of this bill is we'll known, but so many
changes were made in 1t by amendment
that its final form will be matter of un-
certainty until the full text is printed.
What course the bill will take in the
Senate is still subject of conjecture
only, but 1t is believed that the details OF
the bill will be so greatly changed that its
own trainers will hardly recognize it.
So scant time was allowed in the House
for discussion and amendment of the bill
in detail-scores of amendments proposed
being not even voted on-that there will
be great pressure on the part of those
whose business interests are affected for
a hearing in the Stnate in committe or
through senatorial representatives. The
rules of the Senate will allow full and
candid consideration of the bill, clause by
clause, and this it will no doubt receive.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
He was Hnmesick.

GRERNsBURG, Pa, June 2.-samuel
shober, whose parents live at Reamstown,
Lancaster county, while attempting to
board freight train at Penn, yesterday
fell under the cars and had his right arml
smashed the entire length. lie had been
West, and became homesick. When hel
reached Pittsburgh his money gave out
and he undertook to deadhead his wF.J'
home. His parents are wealthy.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
A POLICEMAN HELD

On a Charge of Aggravated Assault and
Battery.
PITTsBURGH, June 2,-Police Officer
John Adley was arrested this mcrning on
a warrant issued from Alderman McMas-
ters office. The charge against him is
aggravated assault and battery, preferred
by an old gentleman named George W.
Mashey.
In his information Mashey alleges that
on May 2Sth the accused beat, choked,
and struck him and placed him under
arrest without cause. Officer Adley
was held for a hearing Wednesday at
BPM
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06


John Geiger, aged thirty five years,
hanged himself on Saturday night in the
orchard of his employer, Alphonse Roll
Tiger, about two miles from the Allegheny
City line. Geiger was a farm hand and
gardener. He has been harmlessly insane
on the subject of religion for several
years, and those who knew him well were
accustomed to hear him saying he could
hear the angels calling him. Nj. Rollinger
arose about o'clock Sunday morning
and found that Geiger had not occupied
his bed. Geiger's coat, hat, and vest
were lying In wagon, and upon going
out to the orchard he saw Geigcr appar-
emily leaning against an apple
tree. When he got closer Mr..
Rollnger was Mortified to see that
Geiger was dead He had taken a
leather belt which he wore about his
waist and passed. it around the trunk of
the tree, about five feet from the ground,
and around his neck at the same time.
Then he had drawn the strap tight and
buckled it, after which he simply bent his
knees, throwing his whole, weight on the
strap at his throat, and strangled himself.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06

Philadelphia Telegraphis Washington Letter.
/ called on Gen. John G. Fremont the
other evening and had pleasant talk of
half an hour or more. When l entered
the drawing.room l saw white haired
man seated in an easy chair in the recess
of the window. In the twilight he looked
like man advanced in years and feeble
At the announcement of visitor he arose,
and as he advanced to the middle of the
room he might have passed for man of
forty-fve. OF rather slender build, above
medium height, his white hair parted
high and combed back from his forehead
and temples, whiskers just parted at the
chin and not of heavy growth, with a
complexion not blotched with the finger
prints of time, he is a remarkably hand
some man, and his gentle manners aQd
musical voice suggests the courtier, wh1e
there is an expression on his face which
shows stronger character In spite of
his snow-white hair and whiskers the
General still has youthful freshness of
complexion, clear bright eye, and the
easy grace of manner and movement that
is usual only in youth and full vigor of
manhood. He looks ten or fifteen years
younger than he is.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
Still on Deck,

The report originated through one of
the Ebensburg papers that Col. John S.
Miller, proprietor of the Blair House, had
sold out. Now Col. Miller comes out in
the Ne1os and says it isn't true and that
the patrons of that house will find him in
charge as usual and ready to make them
comfortable.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06

Quay once wrote to General Beaver,
then candidate for Governor: "Dear
Beaver, don't talk" Matthew S. seems
to be taking that advise to himself just
aoW.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
snicids of a Millionaire.

MARINErrE, Wis. ,June2 %. @. Brown,
a millionaire banker of this city, committed
suicide to-day by shooting himself. He
had been i'll, and was temporarily in
sane.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
SCHOOL CONTROLLERS.

The Board Organized Last Night-Mr.
p. Connolly, Of the Fourteenth Ward
Elected President, and MIR. David j.
Jones, of the First Ward, ElecIed Seers-
tary.
The Board of School Controllers of the
City of Johnstown was organized last
evening IN the room on Franklin street,
occupied for a number of years as the
office of the Superintendent of the Schools
of Johnstown. Following are the names
of the Controllers:
Wds Democrats. Wds Republicans
III. /. ID. woodruff. ]. ID. j. Jones.
VII. John Won Alt. ii. i. Z. Morgan.
TX. John Carroll ~. John Pendry.
y. Michael Murray, V. Fred kreDS.
Xl. Karl Stahl. VI. Geo. Mellinger.
XII. David Barry. VIII. II. f. Horner.
XIV. p. Connolly. XIII. James Thomas.
XIV. X. II. Bridges
XvI. Phil. McKernan.
Democrats, 0. Republicans, Z.
In the Third ward contest was raised.
L. D. Woodruff presented certificate of
election, signed by the election officers of
that ward, and DIR. j. J. Fronheiser pre-
sented paper signed by Prothonotary
Jas. c. Darby After some discussion
L. d. Woodruff's certificate was accept
ed, and he was declared member of the
Board.
On motion of Mr.. Won Ait, the Con-
trollers proceeded to elect permanent Off
GERS, as follows: Mr.. p Connolly, of the
Fourteenth Ward, President, and Mr..
David ]. Jones, of the First Ward, Secre-
tary.
L. ID. Woodruff moved that commit
tee OF three be appointed to recommend
the amount of the salary of the secretary.
Mr.. F. Krebs amended, which was ac-
cepted, that the salaries of the Treasurer
and Controller be included. The motion
was agreed to and Messrs. Krebs, Bridges,
and Morgan were appointed said COM
mittee.
The bond of the Treasurer was fixed at
100000, and the City Controllers at
$4,000.
A committee, selected at former con-
sultation of the Controllers, to rent q
room for the meetings of The Board, was
continued.
The President was requested TO an
nounce the standing committees at next
meeting
There being no further business the
Board adjourned to meet at u e same
place, on Monday evening, June 18th.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
The Democrat.
FRIDAY, JUNE 8. 1870.

THE nomination of Mr.. Delamater upon
the Republican ticket for Governor
may be regarded as equivalent to fixed
fact
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06

Steady employment, on salary, is offered
in another column, by E. c. Peirson &
Co., Waterloo, N. Y. At
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06

LONDON, June 2.-The frequent in
stances of starvation in London have at
length compelled the slow attention of
the Government and an official inquiry is
being made for the benefit of Parliament
into some cases of recent occurrence.
One of these was that of Agnes Nichols
young married woman with child,
who was arraigned for the theft of table
cloth, a blanket and two towels from
furnished room in which she lived with
her husband. 1t appeared that she had
been without food for four days at the
time of the theft and she pawned the
goods for three shillings to get food for
herself and babe, The magistrate found
her guilty, and discharged her on her
promise to appear again if called upon.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-06-06
The aCarroIltown Newso Changes Hands

The "CarrOlltown News" Changes Hands
Editor Creery, of the Carrolltown Ne,Os,
has sold that paper, and in last weeks
issue prints his valedictory. The paper
has been purchased by Mr., T. w. Let's,
formerly proprietor of the SATURDAY Sen
tilyel, Penfield, Pa, who will assume
charge at once.