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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-20
THE STATE.
lENRY H0LACHER'S TRIAL Al
BAY CITY.
Death OF Michigan's Distinguished
Citizen. Hon. Henry Fralick.
The Village of Eowlcrvillc Visited
by n 100000 Fire.

Henry Holacher. the alleged slayer OF
be Dane, Andrew Poison, was brought
nto Justice BrighaT's court Thursday
fternoon at O'Clock Marshal Dunnigan
vas the first witness. He told the story
II finding the body and of the officers going
q the log house Aaron Crosble, employee
( the livery stable, testified as to letting
lolacher have a rig on the night of the
murder. Holacher left the barn at S:45
}. m. and returned at 40 "a. III. The horse
was covered with frost, and the buggy ami
ie-strap were covered with blood. George
\. Mead, tax collector of Bangor town
hip. testified that he saw Holachef on
he night of the murder. meeting him
n the country, but did not know him
hen. When he saw him the next day
&c recognized him as the man he met
Crank Whitaker testified that NE lives in
Bangor township, opposite Polson's place.
IN the night of the murder, about 1880,
while returning home, and when half way
between the stone road and Polsou's place,
&c met man in Concord buggy who
lrgcd his horse rapidly past. He turned
round and saw an object dragging under
he buggy which he recognized as a human
BODY. The man in the buggy was about
he same size as Holacher. Tho further
,earing was adjourned until Tuesday.
While Marshall Dunnigan was testifying,
he defendant said: you are telling "A
whole pack of lies, you know you are.
The blood you saw around the house was
rom cut finger. I'd like TO know where
Ieu saw the blood on the road? / drove
over that road aud didn't see it," "When
lid you drive over it?' asked Justice
Brigham. Witness murmurcd something,
put no one understood what he said.
Were you alone that night?' asked the
Justice. at doesn't make any difference
whether was alone or not. | didn't see
ny blood on the road The prisoner was
Inclined to be sulky during the examina-
ion. His attention was given TO the
newspaper reporters, TO whom he would
'ook 10 see if they would write replies
o certain questions. On the way 10
he county Jail the officer having
lolacher in charge stopped at
hoe store and had measure of Holacher's
GOT taken. When HolacheI was brought
'ut OF the justice Office and put in the
treet car there were cries Of Lynch him."
hang him" ''string him up, "llill him"
these remarks seemed TO have no effect
pom the prisoner. When the cars reached
Bay City another crowd gathered, but the
officer quickly made his way TO the Jail
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-20
EOWieryille Burned.

The village of Fowlerville in Livingston
ounty sustained loss Of about $500, 600
" fire on Sunday last. Nearly the entire
BUSINESS portion Of the town. including the
,os;oitlco. opera house, bank, express
flee, newspaper Office and large number
e stores, was destroyed. The origin of tho
ire was a defective flue either in Kconer's
barber shop or Craig's billiard rooms. The
ire department from Howell went to the
escue on the d., l.. q n. fast train and
id excellent service, and were the means
,f saving several buildings. Several peo-
,e were injured, but none dangerously.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-20
MEN AND THINGS.

Severe floods are reported at Plasconia,
SPAN.
The Kansas legislature adjourned sine
die, Friday
The President and party returned to
Washington Friday afternoon.
Two cases OF supposed small .pox have
appeared In the city hospital at st. Louis.
Celestine Haltenbach, the postmaster at
Rotosi, Wis, for 53 years, died Tuesday,
aged 50.
Lyman y. COT has declined the republi-
can nomination for lieutenant governor of
Rhode Island.
President Harrison shot six red-hcld
ducks. He will remain at Bengics, Md,
until Saturday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-20
The War IN Chilli.

More information has been received
irving additional details Of the rebellion in
Chill. battle was fought at Pisagua.
The rebels were defeated, having 40 killed
and 81 wounded Their commander, Col.
Nsrarga was seriously wounded. but was
carried away by his soldiers. The govern
ment continues TO exile all persons who are
in any way inclined toward the rebels.
Coufiscation is being resorted to by the
government When the surrender of the
town was denied the Esmeralda, a shower
Of grape and canister was followed by solid
shot People fed 10 the nights while
some took refuge IN the railroad station.
A shot struck the railroad station and the
roof fell in burying over 500 people. The
firing continued. and this. added to the
cries of the dying, caused the commander
10 surrender 10 the cruiser AS soon as
word was sent 10 the cruiser, help from
the ship was sent 10 help clear
up the wreck and assist the wounded.
SiXty-sevcn dead bodies were taken out
and about 100 persons were injured. Gen.
Urrutia, commander Of the rebel army.
has headquarters on the island of Santa
Maria, and is holding over ,. 900 disciplined
men until an attack on Santiago may be
feasible. Col. Annibal Narnju, who was
taken prisoner by the reyolutionists at the
battle of Ovallc, was shot by them. The
government forces thereupon Inarshaled
out 80 revolutionary prisoners and put
them 10 death. In view of the fact that all
of the Gillian ships have gone over TO the
revolutionists, the government will pur-
chase all merchant vessels in the waters OF
Chill, If they are up TO the required stand
ard. In spite of wholesale arrest of men
and women by President Balmaceda, a
strong feeling of friendship exists in Santi-
ago towards the revolutionists. All per-
sons are prohibited from leaving the coun-
try without "a passport.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-20

Miners engaged i'm the Pennsylvania
coke strike have decided to hold out for an
eight hour day. IL their demands are not
granted they say 1000 miners will strike
May 1.
Emmett Frohman. an unmarried man,
IS years Of age. was hurled down an en-
bankmeat at Howard City and instantly
killed Wednesday night. He had been
hauling potatoes TO market at the railroad
station during the day, and while return
ny home under the influence of liquor
drove his team over the edge of an en-
oankment. precipitating the entire outfit
down into a deep gully. He was the
principal support Of widowed mother.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-20
Destructive Fires.

The Barton house at Ypsilanti was de
stroyed by fire Sunday evening, the less
being nearly total. Thomas Spooner, the
lessee. loses about 81, 200 in fixtures, and
Thomas Phillips, the owner, places his
loss at s., 900, half covered by insurance
Fire broke out in the residence of John
Houston at Durand at 2:45 o'clock Sunday
afternoon and burned it 10 the ground.
though most of the household effects wae
saved. The loss is about LOCO and the
cause Of the Are is unknown.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-20
Ii Affects Michigan.

Representatives OF the lines interested in
oal traffic met Thursday and agreed TO
make rate Of 81 ton on coal from the
locking valley district to Kalamazoo and
}rand Rapids Mich, and Sl.5O a ton from
he Indiana block and bituminous district
O the same points. This is an advance in
eth cases, and is chiefly important as set
ling the much disputed-question of whether
he Indiana roads should be allowed to pre-
erve their 30 cents diferential on this
business. The rates 30 into effect May /.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-20
Fur Seals.

The treasury department is considering
proposition to reduce the annual catch Of
fur seals in Behrng Sea, as liked by the
existing lease, in order to guard against
the possible extinction Of the species. As
such step would necessarily operate as
hardship on the lessecs not contemplated
when the lease was made, the department
will Ill on the attorney general for an
opinion as to the power Of the secretary TO.
reduce the annual rental of the seal islands
below the minimum Of $50, coo. as fixed by
section 1868 OF the Revised Statutes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-20

The house has passed a bill which in
crcases the total amount of real and per-
sonal property which associations for the
purpose Of establishing and sustaining
churches, religious societies and Sabbath
schools may hold and possess to $780,
600. The former limit was $50, 900. The
bill was presented at the request of the
Jesuit college Of Detroit. whose property
was improved in value with the growth of
the city, but is applicable, Of course, TO all
institutions Of the class included inSthe
title
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-20

Returning delegates from the G.. a. II.
encampment at Muskegon speak enthusi-
astically Of the unanimous wish of the G..
a. IL. to have the state extend aid and
welcome to the coming national encamp-
ment at Detroit. They will relax no
effort to explain the subject properly to
their fellow citizens and trust to the legis-
lature to do its part toward making the en-
campment a success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-20

The senate proceedings on Friday passed
on as of yore, no turbulent scenes, but the
same old, dry, routine Of daily legislative
grind. quite numerous audience
assembled in expectation of a srhall-sized
riot of some sort, but were disappointed
The seat of Senator Mines was vacant;
the statesman from Coldwater had gone to
Detroit. After an hours work in com
mittee Of the whole, and the passage Of
several bills, the senate adjourned until
Monday al 9:l5 p. N.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-20

The house committee on liquor traffic has
reported back the bill TO establish reform
atory for drunkards. recommending that
the measure so 10 the committee on state
affairs. The recommendation was APP
proved by the house.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18
Shooting ARRAY at MoNhan,

George Flcck. OF JohnStown. on Saturday
last employed Richard NJ. Cobaugh, of the
same place, To haul some goods from Min
ersville TO his fathers house in Moxham
agreeing 10 pay for the work the sum of
one dollar. When they reached the elder
Fleck'S residence. which was in the upper
end of MoXham. Cobaugh insisted ON
charging a half dollar more on account of
the distance being greater than was at first
represented Fleck replied that he had set
up the beer a couple of times, which, with
the 81, would be sufficient compensation
for the work Fleck had unloaded one box
and carried il into his fathers house, and
was about taking another from the wagon
when Cobaugh refused 10 let him have it,
getting of the wagon aud telling Fleck he
would take the goods away unless the
money was paid. Fleck replied that he
would give il to him very quick and
jumping up on the wagon, unlocked "a
trunk, and taking out a Self-cocking re-
volver snapped it once. and then pointing
ii at CObaugh, fired. The ball struck CO.
baugh in the left side. just below the ribs.
taking a downward course. lodging in the
Interior of the abdomen. Fleck was placed
under arrest and on Tuesday brought to
Jail. At last accounts young Cobaugh was
improving and the probability is that he
Will recover.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18
Joyou. .Chri.rma. Time.

Christmas and New Year will soon be
upon us, and peace on eaI tn and good will
10 men" will be the prevailing sentiment.
ThoSe who want To thoroughly enjoy
themselves on this occasion should not fail
TO lay in supply of choice old whiSkies,
Apple Jack, Peach Brandy. or any import
ed or domestic wine should not fail TO send
their orders TO Max Klein, Allegheny, Pa.
He wishes the public 20 know that for the
next thirty days be will sell an absolutely
pure Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, seven
for $500. All kinds of native wines at re-
duced prices, ranging from soc. to s1.OO per
quart, or from $500 10 5000 per dozen.
Goods neatly packed and shipped by eX-
press or freight upon receipt of registered
letter, Il. O. note. express order. or certified
check. No goods sent c. O. ID. If you
want your goods for the holidays send your
orders in at once.
Here are a few brands to select frow:
Silver Age, sl.JO per full quart; Quicken
heimer. Finch, Gibson, Overholt, or Bear
Greek, sl.OO per full quart, or six quarts for
500; Guckenheimer four year-old, IS cents
per quart: Anchor Rye. 30 cents per quart:
Sherry Wine, Cataba, Angelica, Madeira.
Port, or any other California Wines, 30
ce nts per quar-. 800 per dozen
Send for catalogue and price list of all
kinds of liquors to MAX KLEIN,
- Federal street. Allegheny, Pa.
For sale by J. K \. f. BENDER, Ebens-
burg Pa
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18
A Dangerous Building.

The undersigned beg space in the always
popular FREEMAN to call the attention OF
Catholic congregation at St. Augustine,
this county. TO the unsafe condition of their
church, and we trust those to whom we
address ourselves will not take the warn
ing amiss. We found the part OF the church
we took down i'm very dilapidated con-
dition and wonder how the building stood
so long. The building had spread suf-
ficiently to permit the joists TO fall from
the collar beam; The iron rods were drawn
so that the truss rafters were almost off
the plate; the end ties We're entirely rotten;
one truss rafter was so badly decayed that
two men, accidentally pulling on il, broke
ii all up; the sills of the side next 10 the
dropped through. and the tenants of near
ly all the building taken down were
rotted off. We could give many other rea-
sons for our wonder. The plates of the
building now standing are no more likely
TO be sound than those we took down.
The sanctuary part is very unsafe, though
the part of the church removed was no
support 10 this part. The floor may drop
with verp little provocation for want of
proper foundation. In cur humble opinion
the former ST. Augustine church cost as
much as would have built three handsome
DICK chnfches- ID. a. LUTHER. JR..
MICHAEL LUTHER.
JOSEPH KAYLoR.
ALoYsIUs Fox.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18

ouoee Krebs. OF Clearfeld, is hero dur-
ing the trial OF several cases in which
judge Barker was concerned In as counsel
before his elevation to the bench.
w. C. Baldwin. who served three
months In Jail for malicious mischief. was
discharged on Monday and returned to his
home In Johnstown. On Tuesday he was
brought back. charged by his wife with
surety or the peace He will be on the re-
tired list until March court, boarding at
the expense of the county. II we had the
whipping postit il but fair TO presume that
MT Baldwin would not be such n frequent
customer.
-Secetary of state Harrity. Secretary Of
internal Affairs Stewart. and Auditor
General McCamant. the commission an
pointed 10 select polling booth. have de-
cided that IL must be wholly or largely of
metal. thus throwing our all those of wood
or those of wood and canvas. There are
$500 polling places in the state. and each
one viii need four or five booths. so the
cost To the state will reach nearly 500. .OOO
the metal booths costing anywhere from
s5 10 10 each.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18
Atcids ntaIBy shot.

q. w. Bachman, of Frugality, while out
hunting on Saturday, stopped to rest on a
log and placed the butt of his gun on the
gronnd, with his right arm resting on the
muZzle. While in this position his dog ran
against the gun and knocked il down. In
trying To catch the gun as il was falling
the hammers were pushed against the log,
when both barrels exploded, and Mr.. Bah
man received the loads in the muscular
part of the forearm, tearing away large
piece of flesh and riddling the upper por-
tion of the arm with shot. After recover
ing from the shock he made his way home
with difficulty, being very weak from the
loss of blood. and was almost exhausted.
His injuries were dressed by local phys
iciau, who advised his removal to the AL
tOona hospital, where he was taken on
Monday with the hopes that with care it
may not be Necessary TO amputate the arm.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18

The following marriage licenses were is
sued by the Clerk of the Orphans Court
for the week ending Wednesday, Decem ber
10th. 1891:
G.. w. Eleck and Annie Riechey. Johns
town.
Herbert Darling, New York. and Mary
+. Young. Johnstown.
Tono Tolery and Margaret Carl, Dysart.
w, II. Bartlebaugh and Maggie Fox
Johnstown.
George w. Bush. Johnstown, and De-
lelah NJ. Eckels, West Taylor township.
j. B. Baughman and Mary T.. Wonder,
Blairsville. Pa.
John III. Dunmire South Fork, and Min
ne +. Plumme r, Portage.
Jules RaveL and Emma Bia, Hastings.
Joseph Dumruskey aud Mary Ann Kus-
rmsko Blair county, Pa.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18

Railroad PWs

Recent interesting developments here 90
TO show that the war of railroads now be-
ing carried on in Clearield county. between
the Beech Creek and the PENNSYLVANIA
roads, VIII be carried into Cambria county.
This is the conclusion arrived at by we'll
informed men at JohnStown regarding the
new move of the Vanderbilts. 1t was an
nounced yesterday that a deal had been
! closed by representative of the Vanderbilts
last Saturday, by which they became the
/ owners OF over ten thousand acres of the
nnest coal lands in Cambria county This
/ Is the last and heaviest purchase of coal
/ lands made by these same people i'm the
coal districts few miles south of this city.
where for the past few weeks lhey have
been taking all the coal lands offered on a
line from Cleariield county toward this
city.
III Is also said the new road will cross the
! fehhSyiVania road at a point near South
Fork, thence il will run into this city. pro-
badly connecting here with the Somerset &
lockwood Branch of the Baltimore &
Ohio. Work will begin actively on this
line early in the spring Reports from
lower Cleartield state that the work of run
ming the Beech Greek road toward Johns
town is going on steadily, Notwithstanding
who are trying TO occupy every available
right of way tending either toward Cam
bria or Indiana county.-PittsblTg Post
1t is rumored that the parties who have
recently been buying up coal lands near
Hooversville. are connected with the Beech
Creek Railroad. and that that company
propose extending their line through Cam
bria and Somerset counties
The Bedford Gazette is authority for the
statement that the Pennsylvania and
West Virginia Railroad company have in
contem plation the building of u branch
railroad from the neighborhood of SchellS-
burg or New Paris to Johnstown, through
Daily, Mock and ReitZ. by FouSt'S Mill,
on the mouth of Shade Creek i'm this coun-
ty. The Company'S engineers have eXper-
imented on the east side of the Allegheny
mountains for an available route. and their
mining expert has examined the coal fields
in the vicinity of Daily and Reitz.-!SOn-
Hgl.gJI
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18
Died.

KIRSCH.-Di.sd at his residence in Barr
township on Thursday morning, December
10th, 1891. Mr. Joseoh Kirsch, in the Goth
year of his age.
The deceased was born in France in the
autumn of 1892 and was the youngest son
of the pioneer Joseph Kirsch, who came TO
this country In 1892 when the deceased was
about fhIee months old, and settled on the
old homestead In January. 1888.
At the age OF about seven years he lost
his speech by sickness and never spoke
again. Mr. Kirsh was married to Miss
Catharine Schank, who, with three sons
and three daughters, are left 10 mourn the
loss of kind and affectionate husband and
loving father. May his soul rest in peace.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18
Presentncnt OF the Grand Jury.

Last week the grand jury before their
discharge made the following presentment:
To the Honorable Il. Y. Barker, President
Judge of Courts Of Cambria county:
The grand jury beg leave to submit to
your Honor that We have made d thorough
examination of the Cambria county aims
house, and find that establishment in first
class order in every respect.
The steward and matron are to be con-
graduated upon the excellent manage
ment in which their department was
found.
We also Inspected the jail and found it
conducted in the very best possible man
ner. Everything is neat and tidy through
out. 1t is a model Institution.
The warden is also TO be congratulated
for the very excellent and methodical man
ner in which he condu is the institution.
(Signed) ID. w. HARsHBAEGER,
Foreman.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18
Reade Township Item,

December is as pleasant as May
The pork season is opening with a
'squeai."
Mis-. John L. Hollen, of Glasgow, is
greatly indisposed on account of a severe
cold.
Mrs. Aggie Todd, nee Campbell, and
husband, of Williamsburg, who were re-
Gently married, visited the formers broth
er, Mr.. II. w Campbell, of Glasgow, last
week
y protracted meeting under the auspices
OF the Baptist denomination is in progress
az Mountain Dale.
Aunt Betsy Root, of BcIiwood. IA hale
old lady of over 90years of age, is visiting
her brother, Perry TroNell. and others. at
Roscland. Old Aunt Betsy possesses
wonderful physical and mental ability.
MessrS. Lem. TroXell and w. f. Glas-
gov. of Reade township. served as grand
jurors at the county capital last week.
+. III. Austin, of chronological fame, was
the guest last Wednesday of Prof. ID. f.
Hollcn at Frugality.
We are sorry 10 hear that Miss Lottie
Learn, teacher OF the primary grade at
Mountain Dale, is suffering with sore
throat.
Mrs. y. II. Willhide, of Glasgow, a lady
of refined taste and eminent artistic abili-
", is receiving instruction in the art of
painting from Miss Esther Barr.
Some of the star nimrods of this locality
indulged in a shooting match at George
Kuhn's last Saturday
Rev. NJ. G. Smith, of Mountain Dale
preached in the Roseland Baptist church
last Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Catharine Russell, of New Germany,
this township, is suffering from severe
cold.
n force of workmen is engaged in erect
ing the new station at Glasgow. Mr.. II.
n. Hugus, of Punxsutawney, is the con-
tractor. The building will be a neat and
substantial structure, containing an Office
l0X20 feet and a ware room lSx20 feet A
porch will surround the entire building.
Miss Mamie Byres daughter of Benja-
min Byres, of Reade township, is lying SER
iously i'll and her recovery is doubtful.
c. p. Pannebaker editor of the CoalpOrt
Standard, passed this locality iast week
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18

People who want to get the most and
best reading for the least money should
buy the Pittsburg Times. 1t is the only
Pittsburg morning newspaper sold for one
cent. yet it gives all the news and in more
attractive shape than its contemporaries
II pays special attention to political move
ments, finance and trade, the industrial
progress of Western Pennsylvania and the
interests of workingmen. 1t gets the news
of the world concisely by telegraph and
covers the local field accurately and care
fully. Its editorial columns are conducted
upon fair. broad basis. If you want To
keep posted upon the developments of
1892. subscribe for the Times
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18
and New Year Excavations
nm the eP~nnsyIvanfa Railroad.

In Pursuance Of the custom long since eS-
tablished. the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will sell excursion tickets between all
stations on lts lines for the Christmas aud
aud New Year holidays at a rate of two
cents per mile. These tickets will be sold
December 23rd, 1891, to January lst. 1892.
inclusive. valid for return until January
Nh isoe, Inclusive.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18
ALOYsIUs Fox.

The house Of Mr.. Evan Bennett, re-
siding in Cambria township, about one
mile northeast of Ebensburg, .aught fire
on Thursday afternoon of last week from
defective fiue, but luckily was discovered
IN time 70 prevent any seriou los.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-12-18
CTRAY COW

NtTRA COW.
- Game TO the premises Of the subscriber in Al
legheny township o about the LIST OF Novem-
ber. 1891 one small red COW. about six years old
The owner is requested 10 come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take her away other
wise she VIII be disposed of according 10 law.
7. L. PARRISH.
Dee 4th lsef