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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-30
NEW YORK CITY


Ably assisted by a fun corps OF competent
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success all GhrURec Nervous, SKIN and Blood
Diseases Of every nature upon the latest scen
tifc principles Tie particularly invites all whose
cases have been neglected, badly treated or pro-
nounced ncurable. Patients who are doing
well under the care OF their own physicians need
not call on us as onr province IL TO trert those
who cannot find relief otherwise. No money
quired Of responsible parties to commence treat
ment
DR.. HAM has attained the most wonder
fuI success IN tee treatment Of the cases to which
he deyotes his special attention. After his past
experience he has discovered the most infalible
method OF curing Organic Weakness. nervous
Debility. Premature decline Of the Manly Powers.
Involuntary Vital Losses. impaired Memory.
Mental Anxiety. Absence Of VIII Power M elan-
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those terrible disorders arising fren the solitary
vice OF yOnth~and secret practices, blightiug
their most radient hopes or anticipations, render
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may slace Your case beyond the reach Of hope.
Ny methon oftreatment viii speedily and per
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solntely restore perfect manhood.
Young Men who have become victims Of
solitary vice. that dreadful aad distinctive
habit which annually sweeps 10 an sultimely
grave thousands Of young men o. exalted talent
and brilliant intellect. may call with confidence.
Epilepsy or FITS positively cured BY new and
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for any case Of failure.
FREE EXAMINATION OF URINE.
Each person applying for treatment should
send or bring an aunce OF their urine for chem
zeal and microscopical examination
REMARKABLE CURES perfected in old
cases which have been neglected OF unskliIhliy
treated No experiments or failures. Parties
treated by mail OF express. but where possible
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Cases and correspondence strictly confidential
and medicine sent to any part Of the United
states List Of questions free.
western Address, DIR HAM,
Madison;xu..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-30
John A. Neavill,
Lancaster and Potosi
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| OhU k1UN warranted, and every pair
! has his N ume and Drfct slammed hOlfeIu.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-10-30
John A. Neavill,

Pension attorney.
Lancaster and Potosi " is.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
A GREAT BUSINESS HOUSE.

How the Mammoth Commercial Establish
veIoped from IA Very Humble Begin
ming.
1t will be twenty-five years next April
since Mr.. John Thomas began business
in a story and half wooden building on
IA part of the site now occupied by his
mammoth business establishment, front
ing from 240 to 249 Main street. and ex-
tending back one hundred and fifty feet
to the alley. The whole of this large
building has lately been thoroughly rem
ovated and remodeled, each of the three
floors being in one immense room. They
form the largest rooms in the city, giving
altogether over one. half an acre of floor
surface.
The building as remodeled is complete
in every detail. On the first floor are the
Dry Goods, Boot and Shoe, Grocery, and
Feed Departments, in all of which is to be
found complete stock in their respective
lines A member of the firm is now in
the east purchasing what they consider
will be the most complete stock of fancy
and dry good2 outside of the very largesl
cities. On the second fl Ior are the Car
pet, Clothing, Hat and Furnishing De-
partments. The stock of carpets is
simply inn rnse, and more are still on
the way here. A great assortment of
clothing occupies the whole rear of the
second story. The whole of the third
story is used for storing surplus stock,
including, trunks, valises, carpets, and
almost anything mentionable.
The whole establishment is equipped
with every desirable improvement, in.
cluding the Barr cash delivery with ten
stations, elevators, and every other mod
ern appliance.
The large plate glass display windows
are much admired and afford good op-
portunity for the artistic window decor
ator to exhibit his taste, and at the same
time to give a suggestion to the passers-
by of what is TO be found inside.
Considering the humble beginning, the
development and the present state of the
business built up by Mr.. Thomas and his
sons, it is certainly great illustration of
what close application and good business
methods are able to do. Tie building in
which Mr.. Thomas first started in busi-
ness scarcely occupied as much floor
space as the sky light in the present
establishment, which is the largest gen.
eral store under one management be-
tween Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
A HORRIBLE DEATH.

A Mans Body Cut in Twain on the Railroad
Near Lilly-It is Buried at the Summit.
About o'clock on Monday evening the
mutilated body of a man was found about
half mile west of Lilly's Station. 1t
was cut in two about the middle. Mr.. T.
B. Speedy of this city, who found the
body, was walking from Smiths Sid
ing to Lilly. When he arrived at the lat.
ter place he notified the railroad author
tiles there, who had the remains brought
to that place, Yesterday the remains
were inferred at the Summit.
No one at Lilly knew the man, but on
one of his arms the initials "'R. F." were
printed. No letters or other means of
identification we're to he found on his
person.
Yesterday it was learned that about
two and one-haf months ago a stranger
named Robert Farrell came along and
obtained employment at Bridge No. 6.
On Monday he drew his pay and started
eastward, saying to some that he was
going home to Philadelphia. None OF
the men who worked with him, or his
employers know anything about where
Farrell is from. They say that the man
found dead at Lilly is undoubtedly Far
rell, 1t is hoped that some of his rela,
tives or friends may learn of his fate.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
County Commissioner.

Mr.. John Kirby, of Conemaugh bor-
ough, announces himself to-day as can
didate for the Democratic nomination of
County Commissioner Mr.. Kirby is one
of the best known citizens in this COM
munity, and has made an acceptable and
accommodating Commissioner. His
knowledge of the value of property, and
his experience in that office make him a
strong candidate. His high character as
citizen, and steadfest adherance to DEM
ocratic principles are well known. If
nominated he would be elected by a large
majority.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
A Salem Township Horror.

Through the Greensburg Argus we
learn of most distressing occurrence
that took place on the Mclaughlin farm,
near Trees mill, Salem township, West
moIeIand county, Sunday evening. Ed
ward Black, son of James Black, started
on horseback, on the evening named, to a
distant part of the farm to drive home
the cows. Soon afterwards the horse,
riderless, came gallopng back, and Mr..
Black started out at once to find his son,
knowing that some calamity had befallen
him. The young man, who is twenty
three years of age and an only son, was
discovered in a horrible condition and en-
tirely unconscious. One eye had been
forced from its socket and lay out on his
crushed in, presenting a chastity picture
to the Mortified father, who was almost
overcome by the awful sight. Alone, and
as tenderly as possible, he conveyed his
unfortunate son to his home, where three
physicians were in almost constant
attendance upon him. Henever regained
CONSCIOUSNESS and died on Monday even7
ing The belief is that the young man
was thrown from his seat in the saddle,
and his foot catching in the stirrup, he
was dragged, kicked and trampled upon
by the frightened animal. Mr.. Black for
merly resided near Irwin, and two years
ago removed to the farm where he now
resides
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28

like thai at Johnstown, was due to the
carlessness and meanness of the corpora
ton that built IT. He was called in to re-
port on the dam about year and half
ago. 1t was 10 have been faced with
stone fourteen feet thick at the base and
four feet at top, filled with loose rock,
and made water tight with wood sheath
ing.
1t was about half done when Wagner
inspected it, and he found the stone had
been filed in carelessly and was high in
the centre, making the structure un-
stable. The junction of the sheathing
and bed rock was intended to be secured
by thick layer of Portland cement, but
this work was not we'll done, because of the
cost of getting the cement to the works.
the company paying $4,000 freight on
81 900 worth of cement.
Thus Il dangerous creVice was formed
at the base of the dam, and the leakage
was heavy, being forty-one inches, with
seventy feet of water in the dam. The
lumber used was also full of knot holes.
Wagner advised the discharge of the con-
tractors and engineer, as he regarded
them as worthless, but this was not done.
The company, however, acting on his
advice cut large waste away and
strengthened the weak places. Wagner
warned them that the dam would be un-
safe unless some of the work was gone
over and rectifed, but they didn't listen
to him.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
TNE URsULINE PROPERTY.
1t is offered for Sale Finally-Bishop Pme
lan's Statement.

1t is offered for Sale Finally-Bishop P;Ie-
lan's Statement.
The Pittsburgh Times is authority for
the statement that Sister AlphoGse, cx
Superioress of the Ursullne Convent
Pittsburgh, in behalf of the French Sis
ters, through a real estate agent offered
the convent property for sale on Tuesday.
The property consists of fourteen acres
of ground with the convent built thereon.
There were formerly six of the
French Sisters. They claimed 100000
under Il decree ordering that the amount
be paid them, $4,000 to each one. Sis
ter GonZague, who died at DiXmont last
week, was one of their number. The five
remaining Sisters now claim that her
$4,000 share should be divided among
them. The attorney for the French Sis
tiers stated on Tuesday that an arrange
ment had been contemplated by which
the property was to be mortgaged for the
S60, 600 to allow she Sisters to return to
France, but that the Bishop had not
sanctioned the arrangement,
Bishop Phelan stated to Times repre-
sentative: Il do not wish to NEEDLE in
the matter at ALL | will not prevent the
sisters from selling the property if they
want to do this. 1t is incorrect that |
objected to the placing of mortgage on
the property. All said was, who will pay
this mOrtuap pe hack , IF the Sisters can
sell the grouod let them proceed to do it,"
The Sisters, headed by Sister Gertrude,
present Superioress, yesterday, through
one of its attorneys, expressed herself
willing to sell nine acres of the land, but
not the Convent.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
HENRY GEORGE CLUB.
The Republican club Not Ready For Taat
Discussion Yet-Other Matters Dis
cussed.

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The Republican club Not Ready For Iaat
Discussion Yet-Other Matters Dis
cussed
The Henry George Club held their reg
ular business meeting at their rooms in
Bantly's building Wednesday night. Chair
man Geo. c. Gibbs called the ting 10
order, and Richard Eyre, Secretary, after
reading the minutes of last meeting, pre-
sented number of matters for the con-
sideration of the Club.
The Treasurer's report showed a de-
ficiency, occasioned by The expenses Incl
dent to the lecture of Henry George, but
as all bills had been met by Mr.. Moxham,
the treasurer was instructed to pay over
the balance on hand TO him, and as Mr.
Moxham had volunteered 10 pay any de-
ficiency, the account was considered
closed.
The secretary announced that the rent
of the room, which was now S18 per
month, would be raised to $50 on April
1st.
A request from the Democratic Society
for the use of the rooms provoked quite Il
discussion. Several members objected TO
allowing the rooms to be used by any
promiscuous gathering, but it was ex-
planned that this was "A select society
W hich would meet only for interchange
os views aud instruction on the differ
ence of the primal principles of the two
great parties of to-day and the objec-
tions were withdrawn. Mr.. Alf. Heslop,
however, insisted in charging them $40 a
month rent, which by most of the men,
bers was considered extortionate. He ac-
knowledgcd that he was republican and
said his political predictions possibly had
something to do with his feeling in the
matter After naively acknowledging
that he held many principles in common
with the Democrats he did not further
press the point. The members of the
club however said that they would look
upon the matter in the same light
whether it was Republican or Demo-
cratic club, just so the rooms were to be
used for the instruction of the people.
Enlightenment was what they wanted.
1t was finally agreed to give the Demo-
cratic Society the use of the rooms for
their regular Thursday evening meetings,
and not more than two special meetings
a month at rental of S. month.
The Secretary stated that he had yet
received no response from the Republl-
can Club in answer to his request for a
date for the poposed discussion. He was
in hopes however to yet hear from them.
At the request of Secretary Stephenson
of the Henry George Club of Philadel-
phia, the Secretary was ordered to COM
municate with the Legislative Commit
tee which is charged with the duty OF
recommending needed changes in the tax
laws of the State The opinion was ex-
pressed however that nothing of value to
the single tax idea would likely be accom-
plished hy this committee.
AT 9:45 the meeting adjourned.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
For AssembIy-Ed. II. McNeeIis, Esq.

In our column of political announce
ments will be found the name of Ed. T.
McNeelis, Esq, who announces himself
as an aspirant for legislative honors. Mr.
McNeelis was born and brought up in
this city. He received his education in
the public scools, continuing his studies
after he had begun to do for himself by
working in the mills. He studied Mechan-
les, but through the labor agitation here
several years ago he lost his position. He
then applied himself to the study of law
and was duly admitted to the Bar. He
has large acquaintance all over the
county, and his name would give strength
to the ticket.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
OPPRESSED KANSAS FARMEns,
Bishop Funk Lays Down Some Points for
Them to Think About.


A dispatch from Kansas City, Mo-,
says: In Lenten pastoral letter to be
read in all the churches of the diocese of
Leavenworth, Kan, Bishop Funk, of the
Roman Catholic Church, referring to the
Farmers Alliance movement, caused by
the agriculture depression, SAYS:
We may say that. surrounded by
bountiful crop as we are many of our
people are suffering and are in misery,
uncertain what they should do in the
future. The complaints come not only
from the labOring classes in cities who
are without work, but especially from the
country districts, from the farming popu
lation, which feels that matters can not
be us they are for an indefinite number of
years or they would leave their house and
home Owing to the peculiar state of our
country, every one suffers when the farm
ilgpopuation is in distress. Thoughtful
persons are we'll aware that the present
1t seems that almost every industry in our
country is protected in order to amass
riches in the hands of the few by which
the many will have TO suffer. The only
classes not proteCtet are those that would
seem to need it most-the laboring men
and the farming population.
The Bishop reviews the constitution of
the Farmers Alliance, and holds that no
Catholic can join the order because it is
secret and because it virtually has re-
ligion and chaplain of Its own. This
latter point he discussed at length and de-
clares that if the Alliance will drop its
religious aspect Catholics can join it and
work for the good of the farming classes,
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
"ThirtY Years of Labor. 2

The above is the title of T. V. Pow
derly's great work, in which history of
the attempt to form organizations OF
workingmen for the discussion of polit-
ical, social and economic questions is
traced. 1t is in fact history of labor
from 1859 to 1889. 1t is illustrated with a
portrait OF the author and choicest gems
of art. Mr.. NJ. P. Kearney, of Lilly bor-
ough, is agent for Cambria county, and is
now canvassing for the book in this city.
Every man, especially every worklngman,
should buy copy.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
WHAT A MOUSE CAN DO.
A Fire in Cambria City Caused by One That
Played with a Match.


Played with a Match.
Wednesday near the hour of noon fire
broke out in the upper story of the house
of Charles McClafferty, at the corner of
Broad street and Third avenue, Cambria.
A saloon is kept by Mr.. McClafferty in
one room of the house, which contains
four rooms and was erected since the
flood. He had been up street and when
he returned to the house, he asked his
daughter, who was sewing at a dress,
whether she had put any patches in the
fire, there being smell of burning rags
in the house. Mrs. McClafferty had also
noticed peculiar oder when she was up
stairs few minutes before, and also
thought the same oder was discernible
down stairs. The remark of the old
gentleman aroused the suspicion that there
was fire in the house. To investigate the
matter the stair door was opened, and at
once a great volume Of smoke rolled
down. An alarm was given and in a few
minutes a bucket brigade had eXtinguish-
ed the fire, which, it was found, had de-
stroyed dresser and badly charred one
corner and about half Of the ceiling of the
room. 1t had also got to the attic, and
only few minutes more of start would
have given the flames complete possession
of the whole upper story.
The fire originated in one corner of the
room back of the dressing bureau. No
one was in the room at the time, nor had
there been any one around with light
since the night before. Some matches
were lying loose on the dresser, and it is
thought that some of them had dropped
down behind it and were carried by mice
into the wall, whera hole was found, and
that in so doing a match had become
ignited.
Mrs. McClafferty was badly scorched
about the head and face in attempting to
remove drawer containg some money
and other valuables from the dresser.
Most of the furniture was injured by be-
ing removed hurridly and by the water.
There was no insurance on the injured
property.
Mr.. McClafferty's house was swept
away by the flood, and the new one came
nearly being destroyed by fire.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
The Cambria City Bridge.

The old rickety bridge that serves as
the only means of wagon communication
with Cambria City looks worse than ever,
since the last high water. The roadway
pursues a very tortuous course and the
supports look to be anything but safe. 1t
is to be hoped that a new structure will
replace the old shaky temporary one be-
fore long, or we may learn of some acci-
dent, and then Will come the " | told you
son
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
New Sewer in Cambria.

The bid of Henry Roberts to put in 14O
feet of sewer on Second avenue, Cambria
borough, from the alley between Chestnut
and Broad streets to the latter street at
seventY-five cents per foot has been ac-
cepted by the authorities of that borough.
Work will be commenced at once. Many
of the sewers in that borough, the off,
GERS say, are in very bad con-
dition and will have to be repaired before
'ong.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
Planted Potatoes on February 9Th.

j. Hays, Sr., of Birmingham township,
Chester county, Pa, planted patch of
potatoes on February 9th, and if the seed
does not die from influenza or be blown
to New Jersey by the March winds, he
expects crop of new potatoes by April
LIST.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
For the Legislature.

In this paper to-day Jacob Zimmerman,
ESQ, announces himself as a candidate
for the office of member of the Legisla-
ture, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary election. Mr.. Zimmerman
has grown to manhood in this place, and
is known to all our citizens. For years he
has successfully practiced law, and, like
many of our citizens, lost most of his ac-
cumulations in the great flood of May 81,
1899. After that great disaster, however,
with his accustomed emery and ability, he
resumed his professional business, and in
terested himself in public affairs. He
was born and raised Democrat, and has
always been found in the ranks of that
great historic party. His experience as
Il lawyer and his knowledge of the wants
of the citizens of this county would make
him a valuable representative of the
people at Harrisburg. He deserves fav-
orable consideration at the hands of the
Democracy of Cambria county. If NOM
iaated he would be elected by large ma
iority.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-02-28
ANOTHER BIG DAM BURSTS.
forty LIVES LOST AND MILLIONS OF
PROPERTY DESTROYED.

\ Wall of Water Fifty Feet High Over
whelms Everything as it Pours Down
Narrow VaIIey-The Dam Was Built For
Water Stnrape. nnd Cost 5000 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-25
THE LEXINGTON RAILROAD.
Report OF the District Commissions
on the Pending House Bill.

The Commissioners today submitted 70 Con-
gress their report upon House bill 70 amend
the charter OF the lexington and SOLDIER
Home Railroad Company. The Commissioners
say that they believe il 10 desirable 10 permit
the extension OF the road along the streets
mentioned excepting noted, and recommend
favorable action thereon.
In section l. lines 81 90 26. they recommend
that after the word ''avenue" everything Be
stricken out 10 the word provided" line %
inns amendment, II approved. will strike out
that portion OF the road which 10 intended 70
begin NJ the intersection Of 9Th and @ streets
northwest and run south along 9Th street 90 O
street northwest, west along c street 20 Market
space, north 70 Louisiana avenue and thence
northeasterly along Louisiana avenue 60 con-
northwest
In section s, line 6. the Commissioners
recommend that the words after the said
avenue Is opened and graded" be stricken out
anu IN lines and 10 that the same words be
stricken out They add. however in lieu
tnereof: Provided further, that said railroad
snail De constructed on such grade and in euch
manner as shall be approved by the Commits
sloners OF the District Of Columbia"
Inc nrst one OF these amendments relates 20
the Rhode Island avenue branch beyond
boundary and the second 60 that portion Of i'm
North capitol street branch between MAssachu-
sets avenue and Il street northwest
The Commissioners end their report by saw
ing: There IL minority opposition, go far an
We can learn. on q street between attn and 9Th
streets northwest 60 the road on that street"