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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19

The POPE-EvEN AN INFIDEL WOULD
KNEEL TO HIM.-There is something mar
vellously magnetic in the atmosphere of
this wonderful Pope. | defy any man
to stand in that audience chamber and not
feel an instructive desire to 60 down on
his knees and, of course, the very next
minute down he goes. 1t is not necessary
to be a Catholic it is not necessary even
to feel particular reverence for the Pope
as you would for any man the purity of
whose life has never been attacked by his
enemies. 1t is the indescribable some
thing that possesses you the moment he
enters the room and hold you fascinated so
long as you are in his presence. And
then it doesn't leave you at once; you Te-
member him with a sense of uncommon
pleasure. 1t is much like the spiritual
elevation, the delicious calm fellow feels
when he has made n good confession, if
yoa know what that is, and probably most
of you don't The Holy Father was not
more than ten minutes in our room, for
there were rooms full of other folks anx-
iously waiting his approach. To one he
gave his benediction and passed on to
another, general of distinction, he spoke
rapidly and with great spirit, and yet he
spoke to this man of war as if he was
speaking to a child, a son who had merited
his fathers love, and it was charming to
witness the intercourse. Some of the gen.
tlemen were introduced by the proper Off
Ger, who learned from their official docu-
ment their nationality and the few items
relating to them which might interest his
Holiness. Then came my turn. Before
my presentation | was Immediately recog-
nized and. with twinkle in his eye and
a gracious familiarity, he leaned on my
shoulder and said to my companion, whom
he greeted cordially: 'Ah, this is an
American - I was never so battered in
all my life.-Fron1 G. W Stoddards Let
ter to the San Francisco Chronicle.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19

The magnificent run of four hundred
and forty-four miles between Pittsburg
aud New York is made with but three
stoppagcS first, of only five minutes,
at Altoona, after stretch of ono hundred
and seventeen miles the second, Of twenty
minutes fer dinner, at Harrisburg, after
an unbroken dash of one hundred and
thirty-tWo miles and the third and last, of
only five minutes, at Philadelphia, after a
run of one hundred and five miles, leaving
a single stretch of ninety miles across New
Jersey to destination. No time being lost
in stopping, the wonderful locomotive en-
eines work away with the regularity of
fixed machinery-taking their supply of
water from the track tanks as they go. and
carving their fuel with them ana the
time is made by uniformity of progress
more than by an increased rate of speed
The train is made up of Pullman parIor
cars and the best of the cOmpany's day
coaches, all splendidly upholstered, mount
ed on combination springs, and furnished
with plate glass windows, through
which the landscape can be distinctly seen
And here comes in the great charm Of
this daylight ride through Pennsylvania
for the train leaves Piutsburg at quarter
before eight in the morning and reaches
Philadelphia at a quarter before seven in
the evening. 1t is no new thing to say
that the scenery on the line of the Penn
sylvania road is beautiful and in MANY
places grand. Every American who trav-
els or reads has seen or heard of it. and
the pencils of many artists have labored
lovingly TO portray, for popular gratifica-
ton, the attractions of the Allegheny
mountains the Juniata, Susquehanna
COuemaugh rivers, and the wonderful aori-
cultural wales of Lancaster and Chester
counties. through which this road runs.
Long sweeps Of wooded hills lofty noun
tains aud dark ravine picturesque valleys
opening into each other; sparkling and
placid waters wide, rolling, pastoral land
scapes follow in rapid succession. A clang
Of the bell, sinking away in the rush of the
train, signals town after town and village
after village. The dusty turnpike, the
dreamy canal, and the shaded by-roads are
crossed and passed in a flash On, on, on
goes the tireess train, over clear track
carrying the traveller by panorama, the
/ like OF which can be found nowhere else
on this continent, and probably not in the
world. After having breakfasted in he
Mississippi Valley and dined at the Capital
of Pennsylvania, the passenger finds him
self seated at supper in the metropolis of
New York, where the Atlantic throbs and
swslls in its ceaseless activity.
few years ago the man who should
have predicted such q ride would have been
pronounced utterly and helplessy insane
Not even the most sanguine enthusiast on
railroads when their construction was com
menced, dreamed Of overcoming distance
at such a rate, and it is only because of the
perfection of machinery and the inventions
of science that it can be done now But
it is a fact accom- plisked--a reality of the
day, and what is left for the people is to
wonder and enjoy.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19

A FORMER PENNsYLyAEIAE' GENER-
osITY.-Mr James Lick, formerly of Fred
eTcksburg, Lebanon county, Pennsylvania,
now known as one of the wealthiest men
in California. has caused much comment
in San Francisco by deciding the bulk eff
his property to public uses. He gives $780,
600 to the construction of the largest and
best telescope in the world for the Obser-
vatory 4, Lake Tahoe; 1920, COO for public
monuments $3.50. 600 for public baths in
the city; 500, 900 for the Old Ladies'
Home $40 coo to the Society for the Pro
lection of Animals S25, 900 to the Ladies'
Protection Relief Society so, 600 to the
Mechanics Library $25, 600 to the Pro
testant Orphan ASYLUM $25, 900 to the
City of San Jose for ar Orphan Asylum q,
$3.50, 600 for the erection of bronze monu-
ment to the author Of the ''Star-SpanEIed
Banner in Golden Gate Park $50, 900
for the endowment of school of mechani-
cal arts in California, and the residue in
excess of 81, 70S, 600 to the Pioneers So
ciety. He makes ample provision for his
relatives and reserves a homestead ard
S25, 900 per annum for himself. James
parents made a big lick when they gave
him being.
Mr.. Lick is the son of plain Lebanon
farmer, was born in One-stOry house
common in the country in those days.
seven miles from the town of Lebanon
and bred farmers boy. During the gold
excitement of 1849, Mr.. Lick, like many
others, wsnded his way to the Pacific
slope in search of a fortune. Unlike
many of his fellows, he succeeded beyond
his expectations. A few years ago Mr..
Lick had the old house in which he was
born shipped by rail to his Pacific homo,
and there set up on his farm, and furnish
ed as of old, a wonder to curiosity-seekers
Mr.. Lick's fortune was made in lucky
gold and real estate ventures. Miners s
Journal
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19

THE Pittsburgh Cy2a u 'rst.E has these
pertinent suggestions referring 20 a re
port that the President VIII probably ap-
point Governor Shepherd as one Of the
new Commissioners of the Di,trict'of Col
umbia who are to have charge of matters
during the Congressional recess. the Wash
ington correspondent OF Troy Times con
fesseS that he cannot. see with what pro
priety .he President can nominate cen
sred men to be Commissioners under the
new law. Is it any more improper than
the appointment Of censured Cabinet.of-
fetal to Judgeship of the United States
Court of Claims?
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19

The Voice and Echo Of last week con
tanned a bitter, but well written article,
against United States Senator John Scott,
in which he is charged with having procured
the removal of Mr.. Geddes. the postmas-
ter at JOhnstown, and OF having Geo. 7.
Swank, editor Of the Iohustovn Tribune,
appointed his successor. II is purely y
local quarrel inside the Republican party
OF Johnstown, in which we of course do
not propose to interfere, and in reference
10 which we do not, as outsiders, feel any
special interest The editor Of tho Voice
and Echo knows, however, that Nr Scott
is politician and is ambitious of a re-elec-
tiou to the Senate by tho Legislature next
January II Mr.. Geddes was the post
master, what could Ee do to promote Scotts
poitica! fortunes Nothing in the world.
But George Z. Swauk, as the editor of
Republican peper, can and win NO doubt
attempt to do his 'lcvel best" to advance
the future political prospects of Senator
John Scott. This is an important consider
alton and was we'll understood by Mr..
Scott when he procured tile removal Of
Geddes, if he did so, and lho appointment
of Swark and fully accounts for the muk
in that cocoanut.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19

PRESIDENT RANT has nominated to the
Senate, and that body has confirmed, J.
Bancroft Davis as Envoy Extraordinary
man or Prussian Empire, from July 1st,
1914, when the resignation Of George Ban
croft, the present Niniste', will t Ike eftct.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19

1t is rumored in Washington that Pres
ldent Grant and Senator Schurz have bur
led the hatchet. 1t is said that Senator
Jones acted as mediator, and that agree
ment OF teeling on the currency question
was the bond of sympathy between the
persons concerned
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19

FARMERS and "Horse Men, are contin-
ually inquiring in regard to the utlli-
ty of Steridan's CacaIry Condition Poao-
ders, and in reply, we would say, through
the columns of the Freeman, that we
have heard of hundreds who have used
them with gratifying results.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19

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should be without it. Certainly no per-
son, be he a lawyer, doctor, minister, or
of any other profession, should start on
journey without it. In fact, it is needed
wherever there is an ache, sprain, cut.
bruise, cough or cold.
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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19
TIL CAa88Il F8EEAAH.

GovERvoR IIARrHANEc has deposited
with the Secretary Of state yetoes IF forty
two bills passed by the last Legislature.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19

Miss Ida Greeley viii spend the sum-
n1er in a convent, and the old Greeley resi-
dence Al Chappaqua will not be opened
this season.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19

THE f:rct that ostmaster General Cress-
well opposes the prepayment newsPape"
law, confirms the suspicion that that law is
merely bit Of Congressional spite wo.k.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-19

TIE fiend ortwein is on trialin Pittsburg.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-15
HinAtlale, ". Ii.

Elder Burnham of Hinsdale, Mass, is
Baptist church and society.
The Rev. Mr.. Rockwell has left town
and taken charge of the Methodist society
in Windsor, VI.
The old American house has received
externally handsome dressing of paint,
and now pesents, with American hall, a
fine appearance, and takes the name OF
Stebbins block.
-"Cheshre GUARDS" having lhawed out,
were on duty Tuesday afternoon of this
week in good numbers, under Capt. Nor.
man lowe. They appeared well, but
their music was just little ancient. 1t
reminded us OF the old flood wood" times.
"Hinsdale Cornet Band" must be vet
asleep, for it has not "made peep" this
spring. We are happy 10 say, however,
that there are indications of an awakening.
w. o. Barrett has bought half inter
est in Fred Johnson's jobbing and leaning
business, and will give II a character for
stability and permanence.
John Hancock has sold, for price not
made public, building lot just west of his
house on Hancock street TO George Howe,
who proposes to build house thereon this
season.
H. T.. Hunter of the firm Of Hunter &
Co., publishers ofthe Star Spangled Ban
ner, was before the United States circuit
court at Portsmouth on Saturday, and re.
tracIed his former plea of not guilty of
sending obscene publications through the
mails. lie was fined S5GO, which he paid,
and gave $4,000 bonds for good behavior in
the future. Similar cases against Day and
Vialle of the same firm were nolle-prossed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-15
JacksOnViIIe.

+. l.. Roberts has been appointed
deputy sheriff.
The railroad excitement still continues.
and We are trying 10 raise our share OF
money TO make Il preliminary survey.
Meeting have been held for the past two
weeks and the proper committee chosen to
raise funds.
Saturday, May 9th, 1874, at just 30 min
utes past O'Clock, p. NJ, we received the
first warm breath this spring, and 1t con-
tinued TO breathe till next day, 50 that San
day afternoon was indeed hot.
Rev. l.. II. Bartlett, who has preached
in the NJ. f.. church the past year, goes to
Perkinsville. II is reported that Rev. ii.
Eastman takes his place here, and is to
preach one half the time.
The Jacksonville Library Association
met at Village Hall, Monday evening, May
IL, and after amending the bylaws to some
extent, and having much very important
business not finished, the association adj
journed TO meet at the same place May 25,
when II is hoped that all the members will
be present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-15
w eatIiainAter.

Little Katie Roach, about four years
old, daughter OF james b. Roach, was ter
ribly burned on Tuesday, May 9th. She
was found by Mr.. $. X. Cobb in The street,
with her clothing all in flames. The cause
OF the sad event is unknown, but it Is
thought that she had in some way pro-
cured matches and with them set herself
on fire. She was very badly burned about
the body, breast, aud face. Mr.. COBB, not
having his coat with him with when he
could have somlhered the flames, caught
the little girl and put her ia pond Of wa.
ter which was near, distinguishing the fire,
but severely burning his own hands. DR..
Geo. \. Blake Of Walpole was Immediately
called, and rendered all medical assistance
possible. The life of the little sufferer
seemed hopeless at first, but she is now
convaescent.
The anniversary of the Congregational
Sabbath school occurred last Sabbath.
The retiring superintendent, Mr.. W. W.
Davis, in his report glanced over the eight
years of his labors with tho school as sr-
perintondent. While here and there dark
spots appeared which caused sadness, YET;
generally the brigh, side WAS visible and
the usefulness OF the school was apparent
He had always been firm believer in Sab
bath school concerts as great help in
making the school attractive and proficient,
aud trusted that under the guidance OF the
new upetintendent, Mr.. II. ). Stafford, the
school would renew its youth and vigor.
and, with the blessings of our Heavenly
Father be indeed the gateway OF many Il
soul thirsty for gospel truth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-15
Wnrtlslporo.

The Northlield, (Minn.) Standard con-
tains The following notice Of Mrs. Knowl-
ton, a notice of whose death appears else
where
"Mrs. Electa T.. KnowltOn (formerly
Elecla T.. Ramsdel) babe adicu to a large
circle Of friends and relatives, aud left her
native home, WardsbJru, W., 10 join her
husband in a new and western houie. The
family having settled in Mortified, she by
her quiet aud amiable ways, and an ac-
quainlance OF fifteen years, again found a
large number of friends VINO ever looked
to her as an exemplary Christian, a true
friend, and a faithful sister in Christ. But
God called for his child and after long
but patient suffering for nearly two years,
lie took her home 10 himself. She leaves
a husband and one son, who deeply mourn
her loss"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-15

INSANE RING THIEVES. Ever since the
downfall Of Twscd, Tamnuny politicians
of local notoricty have from time to time
mystcriuu.ly disappeared from public gaze,
even though no Indictments were hanging
over their heads nor feared by them. They
were mucl smaller fry than Connolly.
Cowan, Norton and Woodward. The fall
Of the corrupt regime which made corner
luacrs and pot house p,opriotors powers
in local politics, leil them without congen-
ial occupation, and no amount OF whiskey
could cbnSu!e ihcm fpI days which had fed.
A visit 20 The lunalic asylum on Black
wells leland led to the discovery that four
of those who have SO mysterio usly disap-
pearei are now in that institution. They
are : Ex-AlderMan O'Biien, eight years a
member of the Common Coun ii. He fell
with Tweed aud is now a hel plpsS lunatic,
who imagines himself II peacock. Eugene
Durnin, cx-a>sis;ant alderman and chief
jester 10 Tweed, has been missing from the
city about two months. lie is in Black
wells Island Lunaiic asylum. Iii, lively
wi, made him great attraction at the
| Americas Club aud an especial fayorite
| with Tweed al Green wien. Then comes
| eX- ldermIn john Murray. late owner ofa
wcll-known political haunt here. His mys-
FERROUS disappearance 10 iuin up in luna
tic asylum is very recent. Frank Brady,
a well kuIwn Ward politician, Is the latest
political accession Ia Black wells Island
Lunalic Asylum.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-15

AS Israel Haynes of Wilmington was
passing through this place on Friday, the
sth inst, on his way home, driving pair
OF young horses attached to an express
wagon, one OF the bolts that held the polo
to the aNletree came out when about forty
rods north OF T.. G.. Walkers saw mill let
ting the evener aud whifIietree on to one
of the horseS' heels. The consequence was
Zig-zag ride at railroad speed until the
Was IN struck a log in the mill-yard, turn
ing 1t upside down instantly, leaving Mr..
Haynes, seven young pigs, and various
things strung about in wild confusion. or
all the roOterS present, the one belonging 10
Mr.. Hay mes Individually was the only one
that seemed 10 have sustained any serious
injury. He was thoroughly shook up, his
face badly damned, and a shoulder hurt so
as TO render the arm useless for the time
being. The horses ran a half mile or
more, and brought up astride OF Grin
Styles hitching post, one standing and the
other houndering at his side. They were
not seriously injured, though somewhat
cut and scared.
Fayetteville saw-logs will hereafter be-
come boards more readily, Mr.. L. c. Walk
er having contracted for new wheel and
large circular saw, 10 be put in running
order next month.
There Is a prospect that grange will
be organized at i. about The LIST of June,
considerable number OF prominent citizens
of Newfane and Brookline seeming to IA
vor ii.
There was SquLl Of round snow
Saturday morning. and Sunday the Their
momcter stood al So in the shade!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-15

The ARKANSAS TROUBLE.-Th attempts
of the government to secure a satisfactory
and peaceable settlement Of the question
who is Governor of Arkansas have thus
far failed of success. The Legislature of
the State convened on Wednesday. A dis
patch from Little Rock, dated on that day,
says: In an interview with Baxter To-day,
he stated that in the event of the Legisla-
ture recognizing him as Governor, OF which
he had no doubt, he would advise Presi-
dent Grant of its action and ask that tho
United States authorities compel Brooks TO
vacate the State House. If the President
comply and Brooks refuse, he would take
the building by force, or il the President
should delay and still permit the troops
here TO interfere, as they have been doing,
he would protect himself.
Bakers forces have all the advantage in
point of men and artillery. They received
last night two Parrot guns from Texas with
plenty OF prepared ammunition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-15
BEECHER ON TEMPERAN noe.
Answer 90 an inquiry from Methodist
Minister, Out West.
BRooKLYN, MAY Q, Isl

BRoORLNN, May u, 1874.
Dear Sir: do not think any man in
health is the better for using intoxicating
drinks.
Total abstinence is the rational and safe
remedy for intemperance.
l am in favor of all measures for the pre-
vention or suppression Of traffic in alcoholic
drinks, which experience has shown to be
feasible; but, Oh the other hand, am ut
terly opposed to bigotry or violence or rar-
tisan feeling in behalf of temperance, as /
am to the same qualities in religion, in pol
ilics, and in ali other causes.
l have been from boyhood, and am now,
an ardent lover of my kind, and desire to
see my fellow-men free from the despotism
of strong drink but would win them from
danger and disgrace by reasoning, by moral
influences, and by kindness, rather than by
any form of violence.
hold that PreveRtiVc lcWs are right in
principle, and should be employed wher-
ever public sentiment Is strong enough 10
secure their execution but at present, tho
tone OF feeling Is so low that think strin-
gent legislation would fail of its end, and
so be worse than useless. Very truly
yours, HENRY WARD BREcHRR.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-15
MarlbOrO.

The dwelling house of Elliot Halliday
OF Marlboro was burned to the ground ear
ly on Saturday morning last, together with
the shed and hog pen, and nearly all the
household goods, clothing, etc. In endeav-
ornS to save valuables, Mr.. Halliday mar
rowly escaped with his life, losing his hair
and whiskers. His wife, also, was some
what injured by the flames. The fire is
supposed TO have caught from the arch in
the shed, which had been In use the day
before for making soap. Tho house was
old, but had lately been put in thorough
repair. Mr.. Halladay's loss probably ex-
ceeds S25OO, while bis insurance, which had
not been adjusted since making repairs, is
a little less than 5000. Insured in the Far
merS' Mutual.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-15

Powers Institute at Bernardston closed
lis spring term, on Friday, with an exhl-
billion in the evening. The fall term will
begin August 20. The students showed
good proficiency in the examinations on
Thursday and Friday, and at the exhibit
ton Prof. Sanborn aud the preceptress,
Mrs. Jenness, were presented articles of
silver ware by the students as tokens of
kind remembrance. The lady speakers at
the exhibition were Misses f. l.. Weather
head, A. w. Outflow, C A. Barber, L. G..
Slate, r. q. Slate, f. r. Newcomb, and F..
A. BIrdwell OF Bornardsion, Miss A. p.
Chamberlain of Chesterfield, N. H.. and
Miss s. F. Canning of Gill. Gentlemen,
A. q. Jones Of Guilford, VT, d. F. Chaplin
Of CRANKY, G. l.. Adams Of Keene, N. H.,