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Connecticut western news., 1874-11-06
Tit for Tat.

A correspondent says was clerk in cloth importing house in Maiden Lane. Platt came on twice year to buy goods, and we boys always used to anticipate his coming with great joy, as did our employers, and with the added reason to them that he was always @ generous buyer and excellent pay. After his purchases came the fun, to which his jewsharp always largely con- tributed. He was the only one I ever heard that really made music on the jewsharp. One season when he came he told us he had been newly fitting up his store, and among other things put ting in polished mahogany counters, or, as he expressed it, "spl-splen-di did-did coun- counters. N-noth-nothing like them in Cin-cin-na- na-ti." One day a fellow came in from the country to see about having some city clothes made and lounging and gawking about, lean- ing against the counters, etc., at last took out his jackknife and began whit tling the edges. Platt soon saw what he was doing, and caught up his shears, and quietly slipped round behind the man and cut off the whole tail of his coat (they wore swallow tailed coats in those days), and then sad to him, with an expletive not necessary to repeat, "You m-m-mend my c-c-counter and I'll m-m-mend your c-c-coat." ". .
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-06
A Necessity.

In case which came before New York city court it was asked that an order should be issued compelling a judgment debtor to give up his watch to the receiver. It was argued by the defendants counsel that the defendant was keeping boarders for living and for the support of his family, and was therefore entitled to keep his watch. Judge Gross remarked thereupon that watch might almost be considered a necessity, even for student or me- chanic, and that unless the law con- dicted with such action, he should al- low the defendant to keep his time piece. The importance of watch to a man who is accustomed to wear one can hardly be gainsaid, while to boarding house keeper, the success of whose es- tablishment depends upon the punctu- ality of his meals, it becomes an actual necessity and tool of his trade. De prived of his watch, the unhappy land lord would be at the mercy of a horde of scowling and hungry invaders of his dining room, and 8 prey to an existence of misgiving. Because man has the misfortune to be judgment debtor is no good reason why his creditors should not give him "time."
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-06
N. &C.J.CAMp &C0
 ARE SATISFIED. 1st, With having a good, brisk trade.

End, Our Customers are the Class that pay for their Goods and are pleased with our prices.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-06
Bathing Children.

Some mothers, writes 8 physician, think, when their children get beyond two or three years of age, the frequent entire bath can be dispensed with. If some of the main facts of physiology were we'll known and understood, every one would perceive that cleanliness of the skin is one of the conditions of good health. It happens when bathing is disregarded that the lungs, kidneys, or bowels have more than their appor- tionment of work. If these are strong and healthy, they may bear the tax with little apparent injury, but, in most cases, lowering of the vitality and tone of the system ensues. Large bath tubs are pleasant and convenient, but not indispensable to the proper cleans ing of the skin. A speedy sponging of the body in pure water, followed by frictien in pure air, is all that is neces- sary.
 When disinclined to use water, I find thorough application of the flesh brush to the whole person an admirable substitute; especially, on retiring, it relieves nervousness, equal1zes the cir culation, and induces quiet sleep. Mothers, above all, should see that their children are we'll bathed. If their skins are kept active and healthy there will not be half the danger from fever, colds, and eruptive diseases. If your little one is cross or troublesome, and finds no occupation that pleases him, try the effect of bath l; sometimes it is magical, and, if tired, he will go to sleep, and awaken bright. cheerful, and happy. Do not, though, as have seen some parents do, plunge child into cold water, when he screams and shrinks from it, thinking you are doing g good deed. Nature must be the guide; if your child has 8 nervous constitution, a shock of this kind is only exhausting and injurious.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-06

posed to gratify me in aht way don't like him at all. Oh dear, dear me how I wish I had accepted MT Webb's offer, and broken it all of Too late Besides, all the people who have called on me are vulgar and com- mon, not like anybody I ever saw. The Lake families don't visit much in the village. MT. Wagner knows mono of them, and never see them except at church, where they are much more plainly dressed thai am, and take no notice of me. I thought it would be all SO different I am so disappointed August 30, 1857.-It has been a weary year, and I have been i'll most of the time. Old Betty, who had lived with MT. Wagner a good many years, used to come often up to my room to encourage me and beg me to walk out. Law, honey," she said, one day, "ef you'd hev more courage, be more peart, and walk out once in while, it ud do yer good, and de baby too, when it comes. Massa Wagner I'll tink heap of dat baby. Had two wives, and no baby yit." But I could never rouse myself to do anything; and cannot care if MT. Wagner is pleased or not.
 
 is two months old. She is puny, wailing creature, who never has been well since she was born. And have been very, very i'll, delirious for weeks weeks that are quite lost out of my life. don't much mind. I have suf- fered so much that I have no feeling left but the wish to keep warm andfree from pain. The country is deep in snow, and from my windows can see, on the west bank of the lake, the ceme- tery where MT. Wagner's first and sec ond wives gre buried. If should die, I don't want to be buried there.
 January 12, 1S5S.-My baby is dead. She is lying now in her little cradle in the next room. I only looked at her once cannot seem to make it real to me that she was once mine, and that she is gone now. Indeed, I am in 8 frozen state of apathy, and have been ever since shew born. There is such weight on my chest that I can hardly breathe. Perhaps If it were gone I could weep. I cannot think 50 much of my baby as of my own papa, who has been dead eighteen years. I re- member his leading me up a long flag ged pathway to the gray old Church of St. John, at home in my native town. MT. Wagner must promise that baby and shall go back there, if I die-we two alone I wish Aunt Lamb could have come to see me-and Belle
 From Mrs. Lomab to Mss Isabelle
 Dawa,ad, February 25, 1858.
 "MY DEAR Mss DURAND-You are so often and so affectionately mentioned in poor .Maggie's journal, which was forwarded to me by the nurse Gan expe- rienced and trustworthy woman) after her death, that send it to you. Her husband has never seen it. She died from rupture of an abscess in the lungs on the night of the 18th of January, and her remains and those of her baby are inferred in the same coffin and the same grave in St. Johns churchyard, Tn this place. Hoping that your lot in life may be happier than that of poor Maggie, am, dear Miss Durand,
 "Affectionately yours,
 "MARY o. LAMB"
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-06
ADVERTISING RATES {:
Items of Interest.

Twenty-one girls of Kenosha, Wis.,, have Resolved, that if the young men won't come and see us, we will go and see them"
 According to San Francisco journal, there are in that city ffty-three persons whose reported wealth exceeds $1 ,OOO,- 900 apiece. ~.
 The recent heavy storms along the coast have thrown up more than three thousand cords of seaweed at Point Judith Cove.
 The late Gardner Brewers property is estimated at $5,O00,O00, which is said to be the largest amount ever left by any citizen of Boston.
 A Black Crook ballet-girl fell on the footlights in San Francisco theatre one night recently, but escaped injury from the fact that there was nothing of any consequence on her to take fire.
 The Paris Fygaro says that 45,O00 greenfinches are blinded every year in France to make them sing, and that this cruelty is practiced generally by the little boys at the primary schools.
 An excited railway man who shouts into the cars the name of the station, and who hears great deal of complaint because the names are called 1ndis- tinctly, wants to know if the public ex- poets tenors at $40 8 month
 "Why are men seeking office called candidates ?" Because they are all sweetness They are sometimes more than candy they are candy dates. Af- ter their election they are called ofH- cials, because they act so ofticious.
 l~o 1,~I, v,rsoo1 in NNIn- rado, Or houses and lots very low. For we read this advertisement Tn the Georgetown MESse~. " For sale-or ex- change for a house and lot--a first-class piano, nearly new. Enquire at this office"
 Photography is death on verDosity. In Texas they simmer itdown tc voWeis. Specimen A mar in certain neigh borhood, who had lost valuable mare received, per wire, the following dis patch" Mare here. Come ges heE. Thief hung." .-a .s
 Four Indians are at Montpelier to se- cure payment from the Legislature of Vermont for lands of their ancestors be- longing to the Caughnwaga and St. Regis tribes, lying between Lake Cham plain and the Green Mountains, which, they claim, were never sold to the whites.
 A new use for the great piers of the Brooklyn bridge has just been dis covered. The other day Lewis Muller and John Cannon fought brief battle on the summit of one of the piers, in the course of which victory perched upon Miller, and an iron bar descended upon Cannon's head. " a7# Z7@
 Rochefort, who is stopping at Geneva, lately took cab in the street for drive to Pregny, in the suburbs. The driver not knowing his passenger and without communicating with him went by short cut which took him across a piece of French soil. He said to him a moment after they passed the frontier: "now sir you are in your own country; Rochefort got out safely but badly frightened. ..
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-06

Sd, That having @ large trade from COllinsville, Granby, Can ton and Now Hartford, who bet ter themselves by coming here while they can as easily reach Hartford it demonstrates that those west of us cannot afford to pass by, and we intend to keen the same state of facts before the Public.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-06
Rock Me to Sleep.

Backward, turn backward, oh time in you flight,
 Make me child again, just for tonight; Mother, come back from the eoholess shore, Take me again to your heart ss of yore- Kiss from my forehead the furrows of care, Smooth the few silver threads out of m! hair
 Over thy slunibsfs your loving watch keep Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep Backward flow backward, oh tide of thu years !!
 I am go weary of tolls and of tears Toil without recompense-tears all in vain Take me and give me my childhood again. have grown weary of dust and decay Weary of flinging my souls wealth away Weary of sowing for others to reap; Rock rne to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep! Tired of the hollow, the base, the untrue, Mother, oh, mother, my heart calls for you! Many summer the grass has grown green, Blossomed and faded-our faces between Yet with strong yearnings and passionate
 pain,
 Long tonight for your presence again; Come from the silence so long and so deep Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep. Over my heart in the days that are flown, No love like mothers love ever has shown No other worship abides and endures, Faithful, unselfsh, and patient like yours. None like 8 mother can charm away pain From the sick soul and world-weary brain; Sl1mber's soft calm OCT my heavy lids creep Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep. Come let your brown hair, just lighted witt
 gold,
 Fall on your shoulders again as of old Let it fall over my forehead tonight, Shading my faint eyes away from the light For with it's sunny-edged shadows once more Hap'ly will throng the sweet visions of yore, Lovingly, softly, it's bright pillows sweep Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep. Mother, dear mother! the years have beer
 long
 Since last hushe1 to your lullaby song Since then, and unto my soul it shall seem Womanhoods years have been but dream; Clasp to your arms in 8 loving embrace, With your light lashes just sweeping my face, Never hereafter to wake or to weep Rock me to sleep, mother-rock me to sleep.
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-06

How HE PA1D.-A man. not thou sand miles from Syracuse, having made an assignment some years since was called upon by New York creditor, to whom he exhibited his books, and with whom he proposed to settle at fifty cents on the dollar. The New York man replied, "How can you pay fifty cents on the dollar2 Your assets will not pay over forty cents." "Well, never mind that" said the unfortunate assignor eff my assets will not pay the fifty cents, will make up the de- ficiency out of my own pocket" What became of the New Yorker after that, deponent saith not,
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-06
False Tongue.

Under the above caption tho Visalia (Cal. Delta says "We doubt every body thinks he knows what we mean by this heading. But what we do mean is disease by that name, several cases of which have occurred on Tule river. The patient is taken with itching on the under side, at the root of the tongue, from which, we are informed, commences the growth of fungus re- sembling tongue, which soon fills the mouth and protrudes from it, causing suffocation and death in few days, unless relief is obtained. Dr. Henrahon has had several bad cases, the fungus being burned away with caustic. In one instance the tongue is said to have grown two inches in an hour"
Connecticut western news., 1874-11-06
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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-09-25

SCIENTIFIc.-Evervp particular part of the
human body has had its average natural pro-
psrties, constituents, quantities, SC, reduc-
ed upon scientific principles to a standard of
nearly definite proportions in health.
This serves for the more correct efucida-
ton of disease by comparison and u1oasure-
ment of the deviatious from the healthy
standard. Thus the average proportionate
of the blood in health being reduced to a
standard. any considerable deviation from
thi. standard quality of the blood, is disease
The same in the urinary excretion the
average natural proportionate constituents
of the urine in health FROM the standard any
considerable deviation from which basis
either in proportion OF constituents, exhib-
it's disease.
This latter is a practical fact which we are
daily demonstrating at our office No. 1872
Grant street) and which any one can have
tested to his entire satisfaction by sending a
standard specimen (morning's urine) for
scientific analysis and examination.
IF we fail to detect the morbid condi-
tions,' if any, or to determine tho nature Of
the disease OF the organs affected, as the
lungs, liver, stomach, brain, kidneys, womb
&c, there shall be no charge made
Send us vial of morning urine by express
(not by nldiD with name, age and p o. adj
dress OF the patient, and we can send the
necessary medicines. DRs. OLDsEUE.
1872 Grant street, Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-09-25

Convention; Messrs. Patrick Doran of Will
more, John NJ. Fredericks, OF Johnstown,
and j. X. Hite, of Ebensburg, were appoint
ca congressional Conferees; and Nessrs. w .
B B"naker, of Johnstown, VIM. Linton of
Summit, and j. G.. Hasson, of Ebepsburg.
Senatorial conferees
RESOLUTION.
a committee consisting of Msssrs VIM.
Linton, John Brady, and j. O'Calahan, APP
pointed by the Chair reported the following
resolution, which was unanimously adopted
Resolped. That we heartily endorse the plat
form OF principles adopted by the Democratic
STATE convention and the candidates nomina-
TED therehy. and hereby ys,edge ourselves to an
earnest effort to secure the election of the tic
ket this day nominated.
ADJOURNMENT
Nofurther business remaining TO be tram s.
acted, the Convention at o'clock adjourn
ed sine die,
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-09-25

Mr.. Sweeny was declared the nominee
Prior to tfie nomination, motion was made
to declare 4. j. Rhey, Esq, of Ebensburg,
the choice of the convention for the office,
but that gentleman declined to be \ candi-
date
COUNTY SURVEYOR.
Henry Seaman, Esq, of Carrciltown, the
present incumbent of the office, was nomi-
mated for Surveyor by acclamatior.
CORONER.
John Brady, Esq, of Johnstown, vas
nominated for Coroner by acclamation.
CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE.
John G. Lake, Esq, of Ebepsburg, was
elected Chairman of the County Committee
by 35 votes against "a votes cast for Mr..
Isaac wike, of Wilmore.
DELEGATES AND CONFEREES.
Nessrs X. II. Brown, of Johnstown, and
VIM. n. Sechfer, of Ebensburg we're elect
cd delegates to the next Democratic State
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-09-25

EALL Oh OCTrItEo LODGE. No. go. I o q F. I
PenDingtOnvillc, Sept. l2 1874.

CALL OF OCT,,ItEo LODGE. No. go. TO.OFl
PenBingtonvillc, Sept. l2, 1874. I
Al q regular meeting OF the Lodge. held this
evening, thu undersigned Brothers were an
pointed q committee o draft suitable preanl-
BE and resolutions on the death of our late
prcst ted al the next stated meeting and unan-
imousiy adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our Heavenly Faith
er, i'm the dispensation Of His All-wise Proyi-
dence, to remove by death our beloved Brother.
Rev. ]. W. BDIE. who was a worthy member of
our Lodge to The close of his eventful life,
which terminated at Ebensburg on the 10Th
inst, after a lingering liness-cVery attention
having been shown hin by the members of
Highland Lodge, No. as, l; o. o. F., aad his
family and numerous friends. An efforts fail
ed 10 stay the destroyer Death, and he fell in
the midst of his usefulness at ne noon of life
in manhoOd's prime" His remains were re-
moved from his late residence to Pennington.
vile, Chester county, to the home of his friend
p. g. NIn. McCauna, and on the following 9a '
his remains were conveyed by the mem hers of
the Lodge. foilorTed by his family aud friends
terry of the PRESBYTERIAN church. Ghe church
of which he was first Installed pastor,) where
be was deposited in the grave to rest until the
Rcso'red, That we bow with humble submis-
sion to the will of Him who doeth all things
we'll" and we. the surviving members, learn
from this sad event the uncertainty of human
life; that here We have no contihuancy, no sure
abiding plsce-the decree having gone forth
: Dust. thou art, and unto dust thou shalt re-
turn
Rcsalred That VIC deeply symuatbise with his
loss Of kind husband and affectionate father
and we commend his loved ones to that God
VINO IS too wise to err and too good to be un-
kind
Resolved. That the Lodge room be draped in
mourning for the space of ninety DAYS, and
that this preamble and resolutions be publish
ed in the Village Record, JefeTsOniGn. Chester
!t, IaAsy un:9'i and CAhBRiA FREEaAs, and re-
sent to the family OF the deceased.
5l5. j I' M6ET5s, M5FR5; Committee.
CuaS. REESE.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-09-25

HALLS VEGETABLE SICILIAN Fl LAIR Re
NEWER now stands among the first, and at
the head of all articles for a similar purpose.
The testimony of our physicisns is conclri-
sive as to its value and we are personally
acquainted with scores of cases where it has
been used with the best of results. 1t will
restore gray hair to its original color, and
leaves it glossy, and in a healthy condition,
while, for heads troubled with dandruf, or
any disease of the scalp, it acts like a charm
in cleansing them. Try it, and you will not
be disappointed. .-Lo,ceU Courier, Nay -, 1868.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-09-25

FREE OF CHARGE.-Dr. Morris Syrup OF
Tar, Wild Cherry and Horehound combines
all the medicinal virtues Of those articles
which long experience has proved to possess
the most efficient qualities for all diseases of
the Throat and Lungs. Coughs and Colds
are speedily relieved by II and in Group it
acts like magic. Call at r. J. Lioyd's Drug
Store and obtain sample bottle free Of fchorge,
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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-09-25
LOGk NELL TO YOUR UNDERSTANDINGS
JOHN .. TRoMAs,
Boot and Shoe Maker

ft'HE undersigned respectfully informs his nu-
y fncrous custom ers and the public generally
that he is prepared 10 manufacture BOOTS and
SHOES OF any desired size or qua lfty. from. he
finest French calt-skin boots TO the coarsast
brOESns- IN the VERY BEST MANNER. on the
shorJCSf notice. ard at moderate prices as
like work can be obtained anywhere.
Those VINO have worn Boots and Shoes made
at my establishment need no assurance as TO
the superior quality of my work. Others can
easily be ccnvinced of the fact il they will only
give me n trial. Try and be convinced.
" Repairing of Boots ana Shoes attended
10 promptly and in a workmanlike manner.
thankful Tor past favors feel confident that
my work aud prices will commend me to a con
tinuance and Increase OF the same.
JOHN d. THOMAS.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-09-25

THE LAME KNITTING MACHINE Co, of
Cincinnati. o., ad dvertise, in another column,
a reduction in the price of their celebrated
Knitting Machine, and its points of superb
ority over other machines. These points
seem to embrace every capablity which
makes such a machine useful aud profitable
TO families or factories.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-09-25
R y q ES SEAI..

wILKTNS-DALLY--M at Parker o.
ty, Pa. Sept. 18th, by Rev. Zeely, Mr.. RICHARD
X. WILKINS, of Ebensburg, and Miss SoPiiY e
DAILY, of the former place.
We not only welcome our worthy friend Will
kins, who is about as clever as they make 'em.
TO the great army OF happy bane6cts, but con-
gretulate him upon having so auspiciously es-
capped from the perpleNit:es aud dependencies
which invariably fall to the unhappy lot of
these unfortunates who daily too long upon the
rugged edges of dark despair peculiar TO
single cusseduess.. Yes, Dick and his han isorc e
and no doubt aDliable and accomplished young
bride deserve the congratulations and good
wishes OF their many friends. now that they
have ceased TO daily outside the pale of c-1nnu-
bial bliss and bave entered upon W hat we hope
will prove long, prosperous and pleasant pull
through life in natr N lOnia! harness.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-09-25
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

Thomas McCabe, of East Conemaugh I;
Martin Campbell, of Munster; w. ID. Nc
CIelland of Johnstown; j. ID. Parrish, of
Ebensburg; ii. S. DUNN, of Barr; Joseph
Daley, of Conemaugh borough; j. d. Plum
mer, of Summerhill John Sharbaugh, of
Summit; John Ltzinger, CT Chest Springs;
Jonn Fitzharris, of Ebensburg and l.. w.
Shank, of Adams, were nominated for
County Commissioners. The result of the
balloting WIS as follows:
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-09-25

Mr. McColgan was declared the nominee,
anG the nomination vas made uuarimous.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
Only two candid dates were nominated for
District Attorney-.John G.. Lake, Esq, CT
Ebensburg, and VIM. ii. Rose, Esq, OF
Johnstown. The result of the first and only
ballot was
Lake ............... 2SiRose.. SO
The nomination of Mr.. Rose was made