The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19
a GREAT SCANDAL.
A Prominent Johnstown Music
Teacher the Principal Actor.

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From Saturdays yohnstown Democrat
A great social scandal of the most sensa-
tional character was revealed in this city
yesterday. The parties to the affair are
Prof sigfried Brutkiewicz, Director Of the
Johnstown Conservatory of Music connected
with the Morrell Institute, and Miss Carrie,
youngest daughter of Rev. A. J. Furnan.
pastor OF the First Baptist church.
The Professor is charged with being the
cause of Miss FnrInan's approaching mater
nifty, and warrant was issued on Wednes-
day evening for his arrest on three serious
charges of immortality. The information
was made before Justice Rntledge-
The arrest was made by Constables Warner
and Waters on Wednesday night at Proses-
sor Brutkiewicz's residence in the Seventh
wand. He was surrounded BY his family
when The officers entered. The scene when
they announced their mission can be
imagined better than described. When they
bad recovered from the shock, Brutkiewicz
began protesting his innocence, but was
nevertheless taken before the Magistrate who
accepted bail in the sum Of 81 900 for the
appearance Of the accused at hearing to
be held last evening. There was no hearing
however, the accused waving hearing.
The matter did not rest here, as a second
information was made before Justice Bland
last evening, and Constable Warner brought
the accused to the city prison where he re
mains awaiting hearing.
The crime is alleged to have been COM
mitted about the 9Th Of last March in her
fathers study, in the church building, on
Franklin street, Mr.. Furman being absent
from town at the time. She was in the study
By herself and Brutkiewicz entered. He
began caressing her and finally made indie
cent proposals, which she claims TO have
stoutly resisted, but made no outcry. This
probably led him 10 think she would yield,
and, overcoming her resistance by force, he
carried out his purpose, The girl, perhaps
not knowing what to do, kept the story Of
her wrong a secret until her condition re-
vesled itself to the eyes of her mother, who
demanded an explanation. The child then
revealed the story Of her ruin, and the once
happy family was thrown into the deepest
grief. The father lost no time in resorting
TO legal measures. as has been stated.
Miss Furman is the youngest of Mr.. Fur
mans two daughters. and Is sixteen years Of
age She even looks younger than that, and
wears short dresses, having more the APP
pearance of school girl than one who is
soon 10 become a mother. She is rather
delicate and has been wearing glasses, her
eyes being weak.
Prof. Brutkiewicz came here some months
ago as the successor to the late Professor
Stollewerk. He has been quite successful
as teacher, having large class Of pupils.
His position brought him into the closest
relations with many of the best families OF
the city. He has been married about seven
years and has three children. When asked
about his trouble by representative Of the
Democrat after he had been locked in his
cell last night. he replied; 81 don't know
what l am here for; had the hsppiest
family in the world, and don't know the
girl. She was no pupil of mine" He
seemed very much distressed at his situation.
Many of the people who know him pro-
fess to believe him innocent. The response
bihty for the girls condition has even been
charged to young gentleman friend Of hers.
She has, however, always borne good
reputation, and is positive in her accusations
OF Brntkiewicz-