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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-06-15

"A striking fact in connection with the
dying is that they are not afraid of
death. You notice this even in execu
tons. Tie majority of men who are
hahaed are reported to die "game.
Death following disease or injury is
with the rarest exceptions, accompanied
with fear. Disease dulls the intelli
genea SO; shat the situation may not be
fnlly comorehended or there may be
pain, and death may be looked upon as
a relief Nature, by kindly provision
seems to prepare for the fight of the
spirit; "a the hold upon life grows
weaker, SO does the desire for life grow
lesss a"d in scarcely single instance
within my own experience, or within
that of my professional brethren, with
whom have conversed upon this point,
has not the dying man relinquished life
at last without seeming reluctance or
fear.
The several physical phenomena
which, accompanying the act of dying.
vary considerably in the earlier stages
with the causes which produce death,
there is much similarity in the latter
steps. Death offers then physiognomy,
which, once witnessed, is not hard to
recognize again.
Among the more constant signs are
the falling pulse, which gradually be-
comes imperceptible, first at the wrist,
and lastly at the breast itself; the ex-
tremities grow cold; the countenance
changes as the venous blood courses
the arteries, the skin grows clammy as
the vessels relax; the eye glazes; the
jaw droops; the fluids accumulate in the
windpipe, causing the "death rattle" so
called, as the air passes through. the
breath comes short and finally ceases
AS the red blood leaves the brain the
judgment becomes obscured, and the
senses de6eient. Speech is incoherent
Many times ..Iast words are imagined
by affection to mean more than intend
ed, if there was any intention at ALL
sit grows dark" or "more light" are
common sayings as the optic nerve
loses its stimulus. Or strange sights
may be seen and sounds heard, as occur
sometimes in the still twilight. The
hallucinations of the dying may be Of
ten explained upon natural causes
Prot. r. o Cowling.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-06-15

A NIw TRlcK.-"Big Jack" the
neWsboy, looked into Michigan ave-
nue. saloon where o dozen men were
playing cards, and standing in the door
he called out
= There's woman here who wants to
see Teller named-.' -
.That's my wife, multered seven in
.dividuals in chorus and they tumbled
out Of the back door into the alley as
il carried In the arms of tornado
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-06-15
Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that application
IN will be made to the Commissioners ar
Monroe county, Ohio, at their session 70 be-
held on the seventh day Of June next, form
order to review and alter the d. P. Noll
survey in Ohio township in said county. 10,
begin In the county road at the southeast
corner Of Esq. Muhleman's house lot in sec-
tion twenty-four. in Ohio township, In said
county; thsnce in straight oourse west 70
strike the point at the beginning Of said D.
r Nolps survey, on the lands Of Humrh hrey
Lloyd; thence running through the lands Of
Nicholas Suter, George Braunlich, N. 3. Hem
thorn, William Bare's / eirs John Bare and
Isaac Thompson, the nearest and best route
to intersect the said d. P. Noli survey on the
lands of Jacob Sutsr, in said township.
maya, ,i5td. MANY PETITIONERS.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-06-15
Senate Joint Resolution. 4

Proposing an amendment to the Comstitx-
tion of the State of Ohio.
Resolred, By the General 4ssem5M 81 tie
State Of Ohio, That an amendment to the Con-
stitution Of the State Of Ohio be proposed in
the following words, to wit: Notwithstaudins
the provisions Of the second section OF this
Article, the General Assembly shall have
power to provide by law, for the assessment
of Especial tax on dogs without regard 10
value, and to provide for the con6scation and
killing of such animals upon failure OF refu-
sal of the owner, keeper or harborer thereof
to pay sach special tax. II this amendmen
20 the Constitution Of the STATE Of Ohio shall
be adopted by . majority Of the electors Of
the State Of Ohio, voting at the next election
holden for the election OF Senators and Rep
ressntatives. shall become section seven OF
the twelfth Article of the Constitution os
the State Of Ohio. At such election the vo-
ters desiring to vote in favor Of said amend .
ment, shall have written or printed on their
ballots the words, "For amendment taxing
Dogs;;' those desiring to vote against the
amendment the words, Against amsndment
taxing Dogs.nI ssis'
,aes GEO. l.. CONVERSE, .
Spea ter of the House of Representatives.
ALPHONSO BART,
President Of the Senate.
Adopted March %, 1s75--aprs, '75ms.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-06-15
Aite mpt 10 Burn a Chinese Wild
Oyy.

Night before last, says the San Fran
cisco Chronicle of May 10Th, Chinese
matron. just made widow, attempted
to burn the clothing and other fragrant
relics of her deceased husband at
the corner of Pacific and Stockton
streets. The cremation was in accor-
dance with an ancient custom of the
woman's country, and she doubtless ex-
pected to win not only the favor Of her
special deity, hut the respect Of her
neighbors. The result showed her to
be unfamiliar with the subtle cruelty OF
her fairer skinned but not white hearted
Christian sisters. Several Irish women
or the locality, to whom the smell of the
burning integuments was offensive and
the heathen rite sacrilegious, gathered
round, hcwling like lot of ancient
bacchanals and, seizing hold Of the
poor bereavcd, seated her on the bla,
zing pyre. with the evident intention OF
having a regular Hindoc suttee. The
widow had no such extreme theories OF
wifeiy sacrifice. Her clothes began to
burn, and she rent the air with pier
cling wall of suffering Her tormentors
persevered in their efforts to make o
bonfire of her, and would have perhaps
accomplished this purpose, if some hu
mare male Balbary coasters had not
rushed in, tore her from their grasp,and
permitted her to escape.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-06-15
DIVORCE NOTICE.

T EvI BARKER will take notice that Lucin-
IL da Barker, on the 8th day Of May, 1875,
fled in the court Of common pleas of Mon
roe eouuty. Ohio, her petition against him,
in which she asks for divorce by reason Of
Nis wilfua absence ior more than three years
ias4 past: said petition will be for hearing at
the next term of said court.
mayll,'75v6. LUCINDA BARKER.
J. J. HoLLIsrER Atty,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-06-15

OH TIMEs While some men on a
street car were reyiving old recollec
tons one Of them inquired:
s.Does any one remember the date OF
The cholera season 2"
81 can find out in half an hour,a re
piled man who had hitherto preserved
silence "l'se got note Of $50 signed
by your father in that very year, and
ihat'll give exact day and date"
There wasn't any further talk about
olden days.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-06-15

l will pay the highest market price for
Bacon. And to those in town wanting good
hams, shoulders or Sides, will supply, at the
lowest market rates. Call and examine nv
stock.
dec7Y. WILLIAM SCHRUFELE.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-06-15
i New York SUM-

After March 4. 1877, we may look
for civil service reform in earnest. 1t
win come in The honest old shape Of ro-
tation in Office.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-06-15

A CALIFORNIA EDIroRIAL Now, we
will inform the sweet-scenttd evader of
truth and honesty who runs the little
Niger nose-rag across the street, that
Ne cannot ram any of his infernal lies
down our throat, for We know him too
well to believe anything he says, even
under oath.-4medes Comfy (Cal J
Independent.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-06-15
DAVID MANN'S ESTATE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscri-
IN bers have been qualified as Executors on
the estate of David Mann. late Of Monroe
county, deceased. BARNETT MANN.
mall, 1,'75w3 WILLIAM g. MANN.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-06-15
Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that petition
IN will be presented to the Commissioners
Of Monroe county, Ohio, at their June session,
praying for the alteration of the county road
along the Ohio River. Said alteration to COM
nenes At the Texas bridge in Ohio township;
through the lands Of Franklin Potts. David
Lively, Jr, Samuel Conlsy, (now Samuel Su-
ter,) Samuel SateY, (now Levi Bauman,) to
intersect the present road at or near the
school house in Lee township said old road
being washed away BY high water.
may4,75td. MANY PETITIONERS.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-08-13

Three lads residing in Millville borough
two in Cambria borough, and one in
Conemaugh borough-siX in all-have been
arrested for burglary, larceny, vagrancy,
etc, and are now partaking of the hospitali-
ties of Castle Baumer, in this place, where
they will tarry until the Johnstown District
Court has had its say in their regard. Two
of them were nabbed- on Sunday evening
last just as they efiecting an entrance
into the feed department of Wood, MOrrell
&, Co.'S store. n couple of men stationed
there for that purpose having laid violent
hands on them before they had time to take
the back track. The other boys were arrest
ed next day on warrants previously issued
against them for similar offences. The lads
arrested are all quite young, three of then,
seemingly rot more than ten or twelve years
of age and there are said 10 be several others
of the same gang still at large.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-08-13
QUINCY.

EDITORIAL EXCURSION.-The first Sum-
mer Excursion of the Pennsylvania, Ohio
and West Virginia Press Association viii
take place on Thursday next, August 10Th,
on the Pennsylvania Central Railroad, to
Cresson Springs. The eXcursionists Will
leave Pittsburgh on the Atlantic Express at
1881 r. NJ. After supper at this delightful
resort a meeting of the Association vii! he
held in one of :he parors, on which occasion
Major f. l.. Christman, of the Washington
Reporter, will deliver the Grafton, to be fol-
lowed by discussions on matters connected
with the Association. 1t is hoped that all
the members belonging to the Association,
together with such of their families as can,
will attend. Nothing will be left undone to
insure the pleasure of all.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-08-13

BURGLARY IN JOHNSTOwN. "A bout o.
clock on Tuesday morning last, an employe
at the Rolling Mill, named Burns, while on
his way from his work to his home in Kern
vile, noticed light burning in the jewelry
establishment of Mr.. jeremiah Heiple,
which is located at the south or Kernville
end of the bridge connecting The 9TH and 9th
wards with the maiu portion of Johnstown
borough. When Mr.. Burns approached the
store the light was eXtinguished, or at least
hidden, but after he had passed by it again
fiared up brilliant as ever. Not being
able to account for light in the store at 50
unreasonable an hour, especially when it
was evident that he was, if possible, TO be
kept III the dark in regard to what was
going on inside, Mr.. Burns deemed it advis-
able to notify Chief-OfPolice Butland, who
lives in the vicinity, and ere long that gen.
tleman and another named Myers appeared
upon the scene in company with Mr.. Burns.
Cautiously entering the building, access to
which the burglars had gained by forcing
open the front door, Officer Butland and his
aids succeeded in gobbling mp three of the
participants i'll the attempted robbery, one
of whom had an cid hat full of je Selry in
his possession. BY this time quite num-
ber of persons returning from work had col
! leCted on the spot, and it was therefore no
hard matter to secure men enough to stand
guard over the prisoners while Captain But
land went home to procure light for the
purpose of making a still further search OF
the premises. Scarcely had he departed,
/ however, leaving MS revolver IN lne pos
/ session of young Myers, when another of the
gang, who had evidently been standing
guard at the north end of the bridge, made
/ his appearance and with revolver in hand
! demanded the release of the prisoners As
! this demand emphasized by several
! shots from the revolver, one of which passsd
/ through the coat collar of n young man who
/ was helping to guard the prisoners, it was
I concluded to make virtue of necessity and
/ let the burglars go. As they were moving
! off, however, young Myers presented his re-
spects in the shape OF well directed bullet,
/ which took effect i'll the head of the man
| with the hat full of iewelry, who was subse-
! quently recaptured and marched off to the
| lookup, from whence, in default of 81, SOC
bail, he was brought to the jail in this place
by Mr. VIM. Grubb, of Johnstown, on Tues
day afternoon. Tue prisoner gave his name
as John Wilson and claims ST. Louis rs his
home. 1t is believed that he made his ap-
pearauce in Johnstown for the first time on
the evening preceding the raid on Mr.
Helpless store. For burglary and for as
sault and battery on several of those who
aided in his arrest he will have to answer AT
the next term of the District Court. As a
the whereabouts of his accompliceS nothiD 9
we believe has since been learned.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-08-13
NOTICE !

NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ named Accounts have been passed and I'll ed
in the Registers Ohce, at Ibonsburg. in and
for the County of Cambria. and will be present.
ed to the Orphans Court of said county. for
confirmation and allowance, on WEDNESDAY,,
the siii day OF SEPTEMBER. y. d. 1873, to wit:
l. The first account of George 1Ioyer guardian
of George, Lizzie. Annie and John Heimgart mi
nor children Of John Heimgart, late of Cambria
borough. deceased.
2. TIE first and partial account Of Cornelius
Hunt and Cyrus Elder, executors of Timothy Hunt,
late Of Jackson township. deceased.
3. The hrst and partial account of Margaretta a
Helle, Administrative Of Otho HeIe, late OF Wash
ington township. deceased.
= The first and final account or Peter Urban.
administrator of Joseph A. Urban, late of Chest
Springs borough, deceased.
3. The second account of Jacob Il. Stull, admin
istrator of Elias Ream, late of Adams township;
deceased.
g. The account of James I5tzinger, guardian of
James McDermit. minor child of Henry Nc Der
init, late of CleaTleld township. deceased.
:. The first account of Ann Adams and John
Veal kland. admin nistra tOrs of Thomas Adams la e
of Clearfeld township, deceased
S. The first and partial account of Mary VI. kope-
lin. administrators of braham Kopelin, late OF
Johnstown borough. deceased.
.. The account of w. Horace Rose. executor OF
Josephine Brinker, late of Johnstown borough.
deceased.
10. The second and final account of James p
McAncc, guardian OF Celestine Plat. minor child
of James Platt, late of Cambria township, decd.
IL. The first and final account of William Ger
hart, administrator of J. Z. w. Gerhart, lac OF
Richland township, deceased.
II. The first account OF W ilIiam J. Dawson and
James !. kaylor, executors of Jerome Dawson,
late of Allegheny township. deceased.
10. The first and flnat account of James Null,
guardian of Robert Goodwin. a minor child o
May J. Goodwin, late of Cambria county, decd
JAMES NJ. SING ER, Reg ster.
Registers Office, Ebensburg, Aug, 9, 1873.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-08-13
Local Correspondence.
WASHINGTON TWP, Aug. 10, 1875.

WASHIHGTON TWP, Aug. 10, 1875.
DEAR FREEMAN Owing to the long contin-
ucd wet weather the harvesting this year is
considerably retarded. The last few days, how
ever, have been more favorable, ana farmers
as a cOust quence have been very busy getting
in their grain, making hay. etc.
y harvCst home picnic on grand scale is to
at WilmOre, on saturday OF next week. weather
permitting, ~ aid of the Catholic church at
that place. Should the wcafh prove unfa-
vorahle. the festivities will take place in IA large
building suitable for the purpose near town.
Arrangements are on foot to make the coming
picnic one of the glundest affairs of the kind
that has been held for many day, and those
encompass that end. 1t is safe therefore to
guarantee to all who attend Il DAY OF delightful
st. Peters Benevolent Society. Of Heml oclz,
intend visiting the Catholic church at summit
willie, on Sunday next, III full regalia and with
banners tiying-in fact, TO have a grand parade
on that occasion.
Thc coal works hereawav still remain idle,
with no indications of an early resumption.
Sad prospect this for the miners and laborers
who depend upon their daily labor for their
1 understand that an English manufacturing
company has recently purchased from Mr. r..
B. Wcsthrook what is known as the Sonman
tract, comprising 1900 or 5000 acres, with va
rious improvements consisting of coal banks,
snug sum of S150,0O0 has been paid in whole or
in mart to Mr.. Westbrook. Good enough.
The black berry season approached and an
abundant yield is anticipatcd A regular trade
in this commodity has been established at Por-
fail to meander in that direction and invest in
q few quarts of the delicious fruit, by which
means they will aid i'm Frightening up business
and no doubt add to their own popularity. As
matters now stand anything black, you know,
is worth cOnciliating.
1t is rumored that snake ten feet short was
recently killed in this vicinity, but then stories
of this kind get so wofully mixed now days
that it is hard to understand them, much less
credit them.
Well, as news is scarce and time precious, I
must cut my nonsense off short this week
Hoping for good weather and an abundance
of blackberrcs, | remain
Yours, &C., QUINCY.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-08-13

Tons OF GRAPES AND THEIR USE.-lt is
astonishing to see the large quantity of
grapes of the finest quality, and large clus-
ters, that are each year mashed up for Wine,
at the Vineyards of a. Speer, Passaic, \. j..
Mr. Speer raises the Oporto grape; also
purchases large quantities from which he
makes his celebrated wine without the ad-
mixture of alcohol or spirits. This wine is
found by careful analysis 10 be the best wine
in market for invalids and debilitated per-
sons 1t is called Speer's Port Grape Wine,
and is sold by Druggists.-COurier.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-08-13

ciiu is guaranteed to cure Inflammation of the
Kidneys and Bladder. painful or suppressed
urtnatton so frequent in old age. painful or sup
pressed menstruatiOn, Ieucorrhuea or whites,
gravel gleCt. structure. bloody discharges,
Brights disease, bricl<dust deposits. dropsy-
pain in the back or side. sick heada che. pim-
pies. bIOtches@ @and eruptions on the face, and
all diseases of a specific or constitutional Ia-
ture. regard lesS of Duration age sex. Com
pound Syrup of Buchu is positive and radical
cure. For sale by LENNON MURRAY, Ebens-
burg, Pa. - 23-Gm.1
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-08-13

GREENS AUGUST FLOWER.-It is Eatu-
raj for people suffering with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint or any arrangements of
the digestive organs, such as Sour Stomach,
Sick Headache, Hahitual Costiveness, Palpi-
tation Of the Heart, Heart burn, Water
brash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit
of the Stomach, yellow Skin, Coated Tongue,
and disagreeable taste in the mouth, coming
up of food after eating, low spirits, &c, to
put off from day to day buying an article
that they know has cured their neighbor,
friend, or relative, yet they have no faith in
il until il is too late. But if you will go TO
your Druggist, Lennon & Murray, Ebens-
burg or TO Woleslagle x Son, WilmOre, aud
get bottle of GREENS AUGUST FLOWER
your immediate cure is as certain as you
live Sample Bottles of this medicine can
be obtained for 10 cents to try its superior
virtue.
Regular size 10 cents. Try it, two doses
will relieve any case.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-08-13

PLEASURE it is said, is seldom found where
sought, but pleasure and profit both- we are
sure can be found in the purchase of made-up
clothing ar the famous Oak Hall Clothing Ba-
zaar of :. j. Hess s. Bro. 2iI and 2f3 Main St.
Johnstown, where all styles, sizes and textures
in the way of gents and youths outfits are dis
PLAYED in great profusion and sold at prices
which for cheapnesS none can excel.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-08-13

THE pink of perfection is n flower. and Solo
mon in all his glory had not a toilet to compare
with lilly. In those days, however the great t
clothing establishment of Godfrey Wolf, next
door to the post office, Altoona was not, and
therefore solomon labored under disadvan-
tage not known to the people of this section.
MIR. Wolf has clothing enough to supply regi-
ment, and poor indeed must be the man who
cannot afford to dress well at his prices.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-08-13

NEW BOoKs.-'A Full Catechism of the
Catholic Religion from the German of
Joseph Meharbe, ny Rev. John Fander, is
the title of Il handsome little work recently
received, ALiCh III our iudgmentcarri ont
very fully and very satisfactorily what is
implied on its title page.
Memorial of the Blessed Sacrament" "
translated from the French of Rev. T. Boone,
;. j., 10y Mrs. Annie BloUnt StoTrs. In the
publication of this really valuable little vol
uue, as indeed in the issuing Of other faith
full traHSiatiOnS OF 50 many excellent foreign
works, the Catholic Publication Society has
conferred a lasting benefit on English Cath
Ollie literature. Great care in this instance
has been taken to obtain true translation
from the French, but at the same time the
beauties of The English language have been
fully preserved. The work!commends itself
to Catholics generally, and especially to
those who have lively faiIh and Il devout
regard for the Holy Eucharist
The "Young Ladies' Illustrated Reader -
Of the Young Catholic School Series, is a
work emineutly fitted for young ladies who
are about completing their studies, contain
ing rs it does 4 splendid array of the finest
selections from the very best writer's of Eng
liSh literature. This series of school books
will no doubt soon find its way into all the
educational institutions under Catholic jul
risdiction, and we are sure that none better
could be adopted.
For copies of the three valuable works
named above we are indebted 10 the Cath
ulic Publication Society, New York, to which
We tender in return our sincere thanks.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-08-13

THE last of the summer months Is with us,
indeed has nearly half slipped away from us,
and the time for laying in fall and winter goods
will ere long put in an appearance; hence 1t Is
that r. }. Mills is anxious to close out his sum-
mer goods at prices that are indeed astonishing
even in these panicky times, and hence it like
wise is that buyers will find Mills the right man
to buy from. Give him call without delay.