Punxsutawney Spirit, 1888-01-25

              NO. 38. OF THE SEASON 0*m!■ saner room, TWimnHoA. rp K.MOMUSOH.D.D.S. distal booms, rmumfm, n. oaoe la JebBMB BaUdlag. OT»r John** * nak'iUM*. Ute |ji.ii.r.rer Pa. Pa. "TJBLI8HED EVERY WEDNESDAY. Tax H#w Cm. Mjr Wm» Hatilntrd Daring Tk« ProffM ofEnbalnlii:, COFFEY'S LAST CRIME. A DISGRACEFUL CA8E. A GOVEBMENT TELEGBAPH. With • Prakilh. He Cats Hl» Throat from Ear M Ear •ad Hubbard Farara It. Prtaldnt Orc.it Oppom the Nfhrn* J TAYLOB BELL, Bargain Sale LEX. J. TRUITT, A TTORNX T-A T-LAW, FanavrAwnvr, Pa. Ugpodte SriiiT Building. PtmsUo* la the Uourt* of Vacant coantte*.  Indiana, Pa, Office No. (48, Todd building, Main Street. legal business will receive prompt an3 careful attention. lB-82-ly A TTORNE Y-A T-LA W, JOHN W. BELL ATTOIINJCY AT-LA W , 11ROOKVILLE, PA. Office with Hon. A. O. White, 35-29 Q C. BENSCOTER, DISTRICT ATTORNEY, A TTORNE YS- A T-LA IF, Bsooktilli, Fa. C. CAMPBELL, Office In liaison's office, Matson building, op■osite the Court House. JOHN 8T. CLAIB, A TTORNEY A T-LA W, vnd Justice of the Peace, Punxsutawney, Pa. JBloe In Mnndorff building, nearly opposite 3PIBIT building. Collections made, depositions taken, and all Kinds of legal business attended to. JENK8 & CLARK, ATTORNEYS- AT LAW, BmOOKTILLB, Pa. Office 1* Matson Klock, opposite the publlo olldings. Bbooitilli, Pa Office with Judge Jonks. Legal busineweareutly attended to. gJDWARD A. CARMALT, A TTORNE Y-A T-LA ff, M. BREWER, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, PvMzsovAviraT, PA. nflea on Oilptn street, two doors north of - k Aids' furniture store. Notwithstanding the immense trade we have had we find it absolutely necessary to reduce our stock in order to make room for our Spring Goods. In Overcoats we still have a fine assortment, and will offer the greatest inducements ever offered in PunxsutaMney. Knowing, as you all do, that we positively sell more Clothing than any house in town, and as we have the only One Price Store, where all goods are marked in p'ain figures, you may see for yourselves that the goods are marked down, and it will pay you to invest in a Winter Suit or Overcoat, even if you should keep it for next winter. In this country there was, practically speaking, no competition in the telegraph business, and there could he none, for it was a business which could he managed rauoh more easily and cheaply by one company than by a number of companies. But the question arose whether the Government could net manage it much more cheaply than the Western Union Company and whether the Western Union Company itself oould not manage it much more oheaply than it does. Washinoto.v, D.C., Jan. 20.—Dr. Norvin Green, President ol the Western Union Telegraph Company, made a long argument before the Senate Postofllce Committee to-day an opposition to a Government telegraph. He compared the Western Union service to Government telegraph service abroad, contending that the former was better in every way and cheaper for long distances. If a Government telegraph were established, with rates similar to the English, there would be an annual diflcitof from live to ten million dollars. Mr. Gardines G. Hubbard addressed the oouimitteee in fa -;>r of the portal telegfaph system proposed in the bill introduoed by Senator Dawes. This was, he said, the plan which he had advocated for many years before this committee. He gave it as his oppinion that of the $86,000,000 of capital stock of the Western Union Company, about$S,000,000 or $10,000,000 had beon paid in oash by the stockholders and probably as mnch more by stockholders of other telegraph companies which had become bankrupt and had then been bought up by th» Western Union, and that the rest of it had been taken from the public in the shape of telegraph tolls. Read* Like n Romance. The testimony lias revealed the fact that a disgraceful scene occurred ou the moun tain by Sullivan's attempt to introduce his patent embalming fluid. He stated that when the bandages which had been soaked in Sallivan's fluid were removed, the skin of the body was in snch a condition that it brole under the pressure of the Anger. Steps were at once taken to hide this from the family. The clothes were removed, the fluid washed away, and fine powder used to dry the skin. Hallston, N. Y., Jan, 20.—Standing room only on the oataide stairs was announced this morning by the court offioers when the Holmes Jones libel case was called. As the trial proceeds the interest increases, undertakers and newspaper men being present from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Albany, and Troy and even Jersey City. In some instances bets have been made and taken on the Jnry's verdict. It is likely that a verdict will be reached 8atnrday night. Several witnesses testified aatoEmbalmer Holmes'conduct while he was at work on Gen. Grant's body. Dr. McKwen, of Saratoga, testified that Colonel Grant and Or. Shrady wore in the room while the erabalmers were at work on the body and made no objections. In substance witness stated that Sullivan wanted to withdraw the fluid injeoted by Holmes and iusert his own, which was protested against by Dr. Douglass and Dr. Shrady, but Sullivan persisted and was allowed to proceed. Holmes had injected four quarts, and Ball!van succeeded in drawing out only one gill. Sullivan also testified to this. The veins about the head and neck were opened by Sullivan, until Dr. Douglass and Dr. Sbradey protested against the further mntilation of th® body. A Htrai|[ht Roiul to Denth. Another New Creed. Canton, O., Jan. 21.—Thirty-fivo years ago John McLain, aged 25, a yonng farmer of Tuscarawas county, left hero to seek his fortune in the West. Af.or a few years' absence his relatives lost trace of him, and he wan given up for dead. In the meanwhilo he fell heir to & 250 acre farm, which the next heirs, under belief that he was dead, sold. Siuce then the property changed hands, and at present is under excellent cultivation and covered with half a dozen line houses and other farm buildings, and is valued at $(>0,000. To-day McLain turned np, a healthy, handsome mau of 60, who grew rich in mining speculations and now owns a large hotel and other valuable property in the North British possessions. After his protracted absence McLain took a sudden desire to return to his old home and see whether or not any of his relatives and friends were yet alive. He had no trouble in identifying himself, and when he heard of his heritage of long age, he said he was rich enough without it, and deeded his interest in the laud to his brother, who lives near the farm, and who will sue for possession of it. The present holders of the land will fight the case for all it is worth. Tuscola, 111., January 1H.—Father 8. Wagoner, an eminent Catholic priest of Chicago, anil master of languages, has renounced Catholicism and all orthodox faiths, and entered the lecture field, cooperative with Prof. O. H. Harris, of Newman, this county, and will promulgate a new dootrine and attempt to establish a modern Luther. new church to be known as "Progressive Christians." Father Wagoner is about 70 years of age, and for 50 years prior to oouing to this country served in many important department* of the Praasian Government. He regards Mr. Harris as a Chicago, Jan. 18.—"I have a friend who is an opium eater," said Percy W. Palmer, to Coroner Hertz a few days ago. <(I will bring him around and introduce him to you. When he is here you will do me a favor by referring to the different modes of death coming under your observation, and placing the opium habit as the leading thoroughfare of death." Mr. Hertz agreed to oarry out the programme, but Mr. Palmer and bis friend did not appear. To-day Mr. Palmer called npon the Coroner and left the description of Edward B. Stoddard, who has been among the missing since last Sunday. Stoddard was the man Palmer intended to introduce to Mr. Hertz, and the description was left so the Coroner could identify the body of the gentleman if be was found a corpse. Stoddard's home wu in Worcester,Maw., hia tether being the Hon. D. M. Stoddard, of the Governor's ataff. Edward B.Stoddard was in the prime of life when he disappeared, being only 35 years of age, but had that pallid, unearthly look which follows tho opium habit. He was about live feet nine inches in height, and wore a dark, full beard, closely trimmed. His forehead was protruding, and his face long and narrow. He was gentlemanly in appearanoe, and wore an olater with a fur collar. His linger nails were polished, and he took pride in their tapering shape and pink beauty. Mr. Palmer, who livesin the Pullman building, is • real estate man. He haa taken a great interest in Stoddard, and lias been untiring in his efforts to reclaim him. Stoddard is said to have wealthy and influential friends in the East. It is feared that he waa feeding the eraving for opium last Sunday, and either took an overdose or ended his existence by suicide. Mr. Palmer said this evening: "I have often talked to him about nsing opium, and advised him to stop using it. He always denied that he need it. When we were talking about opium I frequently told him be had better drown himself, but, pshaw, I never thought he had nerve enongh to do that." "Br. Hurjtoon Is Conine." TOHH T. BELL, U JVBTIC* or TKMrMACM, rmmvnuft, gaga mu dMV MM 01 ItMltf ' The nnrXSDTAWNET, PA. 1 -•> •- « - T B. MOSBZB, jvaxicM or tmm fmac*, T«vm 1W—ii. 'a. Ii4«tkw MMH M MTXaLMTILLX, PA. Oflee in Um Gordon Brtok B!o«k, a»jmoW*- Till*! Ft. Aillfdil mtk wWtortyMM. DENTIST. I have taken Ave tapeworms since I have mentioned it in tho papers, and found three of them by test doses, and I know of others in this vicinity. The following are the symptoms: UaeasN ness in the head, with alight giddiness and occasional pain ; ringing in the ears: twitching of the muscles and eyelids; swollen abdomen and a frequent feeling of something moving in the bowels. Come and get a test dose and know your ailment. I will be at the City Hotel the alter* noon of tbe 6th and ail the 7th, of February; at Big Run the 8th. Come and be treated, for my territory is getting larger and my visits fewer. Here is what the best druggists of Jefferson county say: "We" sell more of Dr. Burgoon's medicines than any other." Why? Because they are doing the work. Burgoon's System Renovator will cure biliousness, sick headache, foal stomach, bad breath, loss of energy and vitality, dininess, rush of blood to the head, dyspepsia, chilli and fever, rheumatism, dropsy, scrofulous humors, kiduey affections, colic, cramps, flatulency, &c. Call for it at tfoe drug stores. J. A. Bvkooon. NORTH & MORRIS, Popular Clothiers, —English Spavin Liniment removes all Hard, M, or Ckllomd Lamp* and Btafel iehesfMai horse»,blood tpatln, curbs,spUali ■wiMiy, riaf-boes, stifles, if ruin#, all a««l-lea thrdats, eaqghs, ate. Sara $S»by aaa if we bottle. Warranted. Bold by William ' JJtsaa.dranlat. Panxsatawney. Pa. if*fv —Itch, mugs, s»4 wmtsbss sfsvsfy kM «• human orsaiatla oarsrf ia SO mbMtaa ky Wsolfirt's &m*>T VMm. Tk(a Mfir tMs. bf Willis* —Haason's Syrap of Tar la an iufalilble re<nedy fw the care ef Coagba, Cold*, Hoamaaees, Bora Throat, BronohitU and (heap la ohildrep. The makaa* not oaly give the beat medicine in the market, hot aid a liberal quantity for the price. Far aaleby ■. B. Hendaraoo. —Six Miles from Henderaon, Mo., is the aite of an old mill which homed down many years ago. At the same time the miller'a honae waa destroyed and himself and family barn ad to death. Now it ia 1 claimed that ghoata are aeen aronnd the apot, and yells and oriee as of people in dlatreaa can be heard any night by thoae eonrageona enongb to venture to the lonely plaoa. —Owing to the great advance of railroad ratee to oironaee, Mr. Barnnm 1a to reaaove hia ahow to Europe, where trsneportatkmwlU eoat him aoma 1200 a day againat |8,000 to (3,000 in thia country. —Only 18 Indiana an left of the tribe of 1,000 who inhabited the Yooeaiito valley a few yeare ago. —With the meronry at 37° below at Eagle Rook, Idaho, a locomotive taking water froas a tank, the flow of whioh eoald not be atepped, wae froaenjnstently to a bod at lea extending three oar lengths and to the top of tha rtfila. Erik, January 20.—J a wee Martin, a hero of a score of battlea, and an inmate of the Soldiefa1 and Bailor's Home, met with a melancholy fate laat night. He waa ont on leave of abaeuoe, and while passing a steep bank near the month of Mill creek fell over and waa nnable to get ont of the creek bed, aa ho waa hemmed in by water and hills. Hia erica were heard bnt not understood, and the battle-acond veteran frose to death. He came from Lmerne and waa a member of the Fifty-first Pennsylvania and Third Heavy Artillery. Tbe Wild Han In Trouble. Now don't miss these unparallelled Bargains. Boys' and Children's Clothing reduced in the same proportion. Boys' Overcoats almost at your own price. Underwear for men and boys cheaper than ever before! sold in Punxsutawney. Fur, Seal and Scoth Caps for men and boys at cost. Mothers don't let these bargains pass without clothing your children. Hats—the best assortment for the least money. White Shirts, Flannel Overshirts. Neckwear—the finest in town—cheaper than ever. Satchels, Valises, Umbrellas, etc. All ministers will be allowed 10 per cent discount. J)B. CHARLES G. ERNST, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PtmsatrrAwinrr, Pa. Iu permanently located in tlaia place, and oftan filiiprofessional ■errfcw to the eltUena of this TlcfiiltT. He may be loud at all times at Kto oJke la the Campbell building. German language spoken. MemberotJSoardot Pension The fellow got olothea enough to oover him, and will probably get into the hospital."Yes, boes, Pve been working here; got (10 a week to play wild man in a oirous. I [ was all stripped 'cept around the middle, and wore a elaw necklace; had to make out aa if I couldn't talk. 'Twas mighty tiresome to say 'goo-goo' and grin all daj. Then times got hard. I had to eat raw meat and xlrink blood. The circus man stood off as if he was afraid of me and ohueked meat on the floor to me. I had to lean over, piok it up in my teeth and worry it like I was m dog. It was horse meat pretty tough, massa, bat It brought people to see it a- biling for a wbile. Then it got dreffal oold for • niggar with no elothes on, and they put a snake aronnd my neek. I conld'nt stand [that, boss, so I'se come to the hospital." Nzw York, Jan. 22.—A cable special to tho Herald from Berlin says:—An American citizen had attention drawn to him this week in an amusing way. He was a darkey from Baltimore, of the blackest Jim-Crow type. Having applyed for admission to a hospital, he was required to explain how and why he came here. His replies will serve as a warning to others. [Pittsburg Times.) "I'll never leave this bnilding alive and I'll never hang," was the defiant words of Edward Coffey as he waa being led from the court room to his cell after receiving hia sentence for the murder of Policeman Evans on Sixth street nearly two years ago. The foroe of his threat was recalled laat Wednesday afternoon as the report rapidly spread that Coffey had cut his throat. After months of weary delay, during which be never lost couimge, his caae came before the Pardon Board on Tuesday, and on Wednesday it was announced that they bad refused to recommend him to Executive clemency. Coffey waa informed of this by George W. Wurzell, one'of his attorneys, at 1:110 o'clock. Within three minuteB from the time he received the news and before the footsteps of the ret iring attorney had oeased echoing in the oorridors the convicted murderer had cut his throat nearly from ear to | ear. He was found by the gnard lying on his back gasping for breath. A small tortoise shell penknife lay at his side. The windpipe was completely severed and the mai n artery, on the right side of the th roat, slightly cut. Drs. MoKelvay, Wallace and Herron were snmmoned and did what they could, but agreed that it was a hopeless case. A tube was inserted in the windpipe, a few stitches taken in the sides of the out and after the first shock Coffey seemed to ral - ley. He was removed to the hospital de partment. and was resting as easily as possible last night. Dr. McKelvay stated at midnight that he might live lor two or three days but could not recover. The shooting of Police Officer John Evans, for which Coffey was convicted and sentenced to be hanged, was committed Tuesday, August 4, 1885. It was one of the most cold blooded murders ever committed in Pittsburg, and the only extenuating plea Bet up by the defense was that of drunkenness. Coffey was engaged in a fight about 5 o'clock in the morning in front of Chalet's Museum on Sixth street. Officer Evans started for the scene. Coffey drew his revolver and was covered by the policeman. Coffey promised to go if the officer would put up his weapon. This was done and Coffey turned to run but was met by other officers. He then turned and %bot officer Evans twice in the, abdo men. The officer died two days later. Coffey escaped but was soon overhauled and captured after a desperate struggle by Lieutenant Crooks and Officers Holmes, Malone and Jones. Coffey was one of the most notorious desperadoes in the criminal hiBtory of Pittsburg. @YEB€Q&T§. Some Startling Reductions. BAMKY, A TTORNE T-A T-LA W 1807 Fst. N.-W., Washington, D. C. Practicing attorney In the several courts In Wa*hlnjrton and elsewhere. Prosecutes claim* before all the Government Departments. Also the pure hue and sale of real estate. 11-11 PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Pdntbctawnbt, Pa. Offioe two doors east of the Post Offlce. $10 00 6 00 15 00 13 00 14 00 18 00 5 00 13 00 11 00 12 00 16 00 Reduced to $ 8 50 Men9$ &ms» $8 00 12 00 13 00 10 00 11 00 9 50 Rcduced to $10 00 14 00 15 00 12 00 13 00 11 00 T)R. WM. ALTMAN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PmxiDTAwinT, Pa. Offers hit professional services to the oltiaena at Punxsutawney and vicinity. r)R. 8. 8. HAMILTON, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, PCXZSUTAWICVT, PA Offlce In dwelling. Offers hi* servioes to the people of Punxsutawney and the surrounding noun try.  r)R. 8. C. ALLISON, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, POWMOTAWMT, PA. Oflm his services to the people of Puniauicwney and vicinity.  T)R. BYRON WIN8LOW, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, clatvillb, Pa. and residence one square back of J. uTGitleepiesstore. 18-T-ly. T)R. 8. J. HUGHES, SURGEON DENTIST, flBUWAWWY, PA. OBee south end of fladley street. \ J. CHANDLER, BUMOMOJT DSSTIST, PUyXSUTAVXEY, PA., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1888. THE GREATEST VOL. XV. Ml)t fhvnxeutattmco 0pirit P