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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-12-10

arms, who, in trembling tone, asked me
if the rope was intended for him.
Il replied that 1t was, and that be richly
deserved the fate for which I sternlY bade
him prepare.
~In an agony Of terror he threw him.
self at the feet of my Sallie, who, how
ever, turned Indignantly away from him,
and sailor, by my orders, approached
the Don to put the fatal moose about his
neck.
"a cry Of horror burst from his plaid
lips as he felt the heavy hand laid on his
shoulder, and with movement quick as
lightning he sprang forward and cleared
the rail at a bound, falling with a splash in
the turbid waters Of the Pongo.
"The rail was nned by the men. who
greeted the swimmer with ferocious yell
as he struck out for the shore with long,
powerful strokes. No doubt the rascal
imagined he was SWIMMING for his life
and, to tell the truth, soung man, he was
but did not know it at tho time.
~The mate, with shudder, remarked
to me that the place Was full Of alligators,
sci to slip through their voracious jaws if
once they sighted him. Sallie had over
heard the remark, and, lssning on my arm,
watched the fellow with fearful interest
as he neared the muddy shore.
"Suddenly three on four dark, ominous-
looking objects, which had lnen floating
with the tide, became endowed with life,
and with scarcely a ripple, disappeared be-
meath the surface.
"The Portuguese swan on unconscious
of the danger he was in, and urged on by
the appeals of Salfie, shouted to ee fel-
low, warning him of hie peril. But all tho
reply / received was TIE cienched hand IF
the Don, which he shook for a moment
above his head, then with renewed ener-
gy directed his course for the bank, then
but few yards distant.
"The overhanging branches of a man
grove tree jutted ont from the Shiny shore,
and grasping one Of them, the Portuguese
was on the point Of drawing himself up.
when a rush of half dozen widespread
jaws caused the wretched man 70 lose his
hold.
"a yell of terrible intensity caused us
all to shudder, and as led the half-faint-
ing Sallie to the cabin, l saw a tinge Of
blood mingling with the foam and dirty
brown water of the river.
$50 you see, young man, Don Manuel
met with a fearful retribution, for l have
no doubt his soul was black with crimes
he had committed, but never intended,
never imagined for one moment, that his
end would have been 80 horrible.
"But you must not imagine that I shed
any tears over his untimely fate. On
the contrary, 1 orde red all hands aft to
splice the main brace, and my Sallie then
gave each one of the old salts bright
twenty-dollar gold piece, and they deserved
it, too.
I'VE manned the jib hsl!iards, and as
the schooner gathered Roadway bade my
wife to take her last look at the low, reedy
shores of Africa, which she did, and al
though she has been my faithful compan-
ion on many a voyage, never would take
her back to that land where we had es-
capped 20 narrowly.
"There, young man, you have the yarn,
and now what do you say to stif second
mates nip of cognac Somehow the re-
membranes which spinning that twister
brings up always makes me dry, and
I think Sallie will join us in a glass of
wine."
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-12-10

AN Illinois boy recently converted to the
Methodist doctrine, while taking up the
collection, held out the plate to some of
his ungodly associates. But when not a
nickle dropped, he lost his temper, exclaim-
ing, s'Come down boys; you We got to pay
something. Down with the stamps. Yes,
like hell to run a church, They antied
and he passed.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-12-10

IHE CADAvER BUSINESS. man ern-
ployed to watch the medical COLLEGES i'm
this city gives the following account of
one nights experience Il kept un a
brisk walk along the west side of the
building, knowing that was the only possi-
Ole way to crowd them in. although I nc
casionaily varied my beat by going round
on the other side Of the block. passins- l..,i,
stairways. In the carly part of the even
ing met and passed "A good many ,e,.e,
rians-men OF rough aplscarance-,,l,..
/ went through the alley in a leisuseIx way.
as If bent more ON filing in time than any
thing else As the gilostly hour drew
near saw fewer ef these rough p,ow,ers-
aud finally found myself the sole ,,ap,ia,..
in the alley. 4 ht.le bcfo., n,..in,-jt
llght>covered buggy turned in lis.u. f:..
street. [ was quite near It. and b, .!.-
light of the street lamp saw II c..n.,,,,....5
two men. The one on the rip:; -.,s si,i,.
ing, and chatting voluhly to hl, commence,
who in turn responded in a different and
some what coarser voice. Ven ...,.,,
friends hey seemed to b.. ana yer,. c7,,,
thought. OF course, they coulG y y,....o
subject concealed ia that little AM.
that was scarcely large enough tr. j,..,.,
themselves. They Stopped ,ud,ie,,h t
driver speaking the word swhoa ' s..
unusually lond tone of voice. w. d.
behind them, and saw a rope dron a..
from the upper regions very utexpscto,i
to me, but not to the soft vo-red o..,,I.
man on the right side of the Luogv u
caught the end of it, and in an instant Of
time hooked il fast to his friend q, a..
left, and mp he went while tn. chat,
driver drove off alone. Sure enpueb a.,
second man was an unccmmunicaiiva
''stiff, and had been a consamma,a fool
not to think of it soouer lie wen, -, ;;
less than five seconds, and was snatch,
in at an upper wiu1ow in t,vinkl;n.
That driver was clever scoundre, u;,,,
considerable talent for ventriloquism -
Indianapolis Herald
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-12-10

ately asks if a basket can be kept in that
house for Ave minutes at time and mood
lily follows his wife to where the basket is.
and looks still moody when he is brought
face to face with it, and sarcastically asked
II he could see barn if it was in front of
his nose. Thus primed with the invigora-
ting utterances OF the home circle, he
takes up his basket and goes down the
street, leaving his faithful wife to stand as
a wall Of granite between the children and
the canned cherries, and to finish up the
work.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-12-10
TALE OF A SCAR.

man. when my hair was black,
r,8dy with health. and the fire
and manhood invigorated my
=. v,- a well laid scheme by as
-....I as ever disgraced the garb
t.. and if yar e. remain spend the
and sip -,~-s Of elaret with me-
4 .r.n you the yarn
4 a~ A-hIury Crowen was an old
-fr -hirmaster, who had long
/ -.a-.d from his arduous pro-
4 .a a large Share of this worlds
I H. wife. though past the meri-
4 -a,r possessed claims to beau
I. -vssr young must have more than
d .ra fond boasts of her husband,
. -.. u.m.su wa- the prettiest girl on
4 -...-e. was in the habit of call
. ...-r -auIauau occasionally, and
4 -- r-y treated with Is much kind
. merchant in his broadcloth, al
4 ...,. time, | only boasted clerks
..a--s. we're filled. the ice jingled
a. ruby wine -parkled. and the
! ..,..r opening q choice brand Of
-lat one. mo.ioued for me to do
me-. aai leaning back in his chair
veteran began:
uq.a Young man when l made my
lin a Africa. Young, let me see, 1
s. -r-atv-ara years Of age, and in
nj Of tue r.lpar schooner Gambia.
r--cai going TO sea-young man,
I Ivas twelve years Of age-so upon
was turned eirift early, but like
r-a 20 The surface 10y my own exer-
iras rewarded hy my owners by
placed in charge Of the fore-and-
That WAS not all Another event,
d Important one. marked that period
.-. For some time I had been
mcuaYuy with-as l have often
--.a4 r-a-.i.st rirl on the cane.
j Though hal offered her a tow line
Hfa. she would NOT say the word
r,.. and rarav F1t INV promo-
q. .-.l e.. - II -
...,." L'' n'T' anu o"'Ned
-.,.. s..-y;. III, .o,,..,,.d
..,.. ...,. r..,., ~ II.
w.. ..... - ~, -. 49, 10y "
.."' NE l''in 'Ne par
- a.' '' 7'le.y' cruising
'..' .' .-'''- W my Soous
VI"
" .,''.' ...' s''i. ''Io" h'iches-
Do. W. ''.' s'''' e ''''''e theh'
w '"s uF Fpe7I dye
" va .'- '.a''
-- ''' anu vas
'' 'oI "oine' out as
-''' H'a4e up my
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-12-10

A MAN is apt to think he can serve his
country best where he can get the best
pay.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-12-10

THERE is no place like home r.
cious If your home be IN "''"-
houses' 1t is probable TIT tho -
soui neishoors vi: ,e very ,;ke 80 %
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-03-25

In coming East, Occident will be transported
in Budd Doble's special car. The car is fifty feet
in length, with the Pennsylvania Railroad pas
senger trucks, with the Westinghouse air brakes
&C., being especially adapted for the ease and
comfort o. race horses Underneath the car is
carried portable bridge for shipping and tram
shipping horses at moments notice, being at
tended with no danger or trouble whatever.
On the inside the conveniences are Of the
most superior character. There are four
portable stalls for horses, two near each end OF
the car. When it il necessary to lie over day
or two for rest, these single stalls can be con-
vertsd into roomy box stalls their sides are also
cushioned to prevent accident. Every aperture,
windows etc., has WIRE screens to prevent cinders
from entering the car the arrangements for
preventing flies from troubling the horse are
also very ingenious and useful. Overhead are
convenences for packing away sulkies. In one
corner OF the car stove il carried for the pur-
pose OF heating water for horses feet, as well III
for cooking when necessary also, refrigerator
and numerous conveniences that show much in
gonuity in their construction. In tue centre OF
the car Doble has perfect gem of boudoir,
fitted up in the most superb manner, with fres.
coed walls and ceilings, brussels carpet, tables,
chairs, lounges mirror lace curtains, silver
| lamps also a fine sde-board filed with ele-
| giant cut. glass and we'll stocked with wines A
bell is also at hand to call his help when requir'
ed. In fact, take it all in all, it is one Of the
most Hastily arranged cars for man and beast thai
there is in the United States. The cost was
| about SO, 500 all told.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-03-25
Tho History OF Compulsory EIuca-
llOus

The interest in the theory OF compulsory edu-
cation is 30 great that it is almost impossible to
take up any prominent periodical or paper with
out finding some reference to the subject. The
March Atlantic takes the field with All interest
ing historical summary Of the progress Of the
idea.
After Germany had been crushed by the Ma
poleonic wars, her foremost thinkers took hold
Of the work OF restoration, and laid the broad
and necessary foundation by making education
compulsory. The famous rule Of 1919
obliged every child between seven and fourteen
to go to school raenlarlx-- Nora Recently, the
vcsrs. There was some difficulty at d. -.a ~
forcing the rule, but Fichte said "The first
generation will be the only one upon whom it
will be necessary to use constrant for those
who will have received the proposed education
Time has shown this to be 30 true that,
in 1868, only seven persons in all Prus-
sia were punished for failing to comply
with the law. Saxony did not enforce edu-
cation until 1885, and had some trouble at
first to do 80, but has none now. Almost every
German has some education. Jules Simon, late
Minister Of Public Instruction in France wrote
Prussia, with obligatory instruction, has con-
quered ignorance, victory from which we are
separated, after thirty years Of efforts, by 9OO-
600 children, ignorsnt and neglected" France
has spent much on education, but she has not
compelled her children to be educated. and her
efforts have therefore been in vain. A striking
comparison can be drawn between Saxony and
Belgium. Both pay much attention to education.
Belgium spends moro upon it, proporsionally,
than Saxony does. Saxony enforces attendance
upon schools, and Belgium does not. All
Sa1ons are educated. Half the Belgians, accord
ing to the last official census, cannot read and
write. The Belgian plan is the one pursued in
most of our States. Schools and teachers are
provided, but children and their parents are left
to decide for themselves whether they shall
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-03-25
The sad story OF . Musical Debut,
and tta Failure.


There are always crowds to be seon inspecting
the different departments. OF course the great
est interest IL manifested in the Treasury.
There the largest number of ladies are to be seen
in neat attire, counting money or writing.
Strangers express great disappointment about
the small numbers Of good looking women to be
seen. Generally they are middle-sged women
in rusty black, with careworn faces. Now and
then may be seen . young face and some At
tempt at dress aud fashion. There are some no.
table persons who are always inquired for.
There ia q lady who has been twelve years in
the Treasury and who looks older than she really
is. She is not handsome, and dresses now i'll
dull mourning. Her career has been different
from what friends anticipated. She WAS child
when Jennie Lind visited this country. She had
bird like voice, and sang JENNIE I4inds songs
90 wonderfully that when her father died, and she
and her mother we're left dependent upon rels-
tives, they thought that the best assistance that
could be rendered would be TO educate the child
for the stage.
She was sent to Italy and placed under the
best masters. All the accounts received spoke
favorably Of her voice and application. In due
time she was considered competent to make her
debut, which took place At the Opera House in
London. She failed At first 1t was said that
the fault was more in her acting than her voice,
aud 30 the hope was entertained that she would
improve. Then she attempted concerts. An
engagement was effected in New York, but dis.
appointment awaited her there as we'll a. in
Europe.
She returned to Washington, her native city,
after years Of absence. Her first appearance
was in concert. There was > perfect ovation
paid her that night. Upon the platform viii
her appeared President Buchanan, the cabinet
ministers, and influential friends There wa
no enthusiasm after her first gong. In answer t.
the last encore she sang Home, sweet home.
1t was the teat piece. Critics said there was NJ
sympathy or expression in her voice. She die
her best after that, and friends clung to the de
lusion that she might yet achieve success. Th'
result il told whom I mention what has been he
occupation for twelve years.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-03-25

In the case of Pillow against the Pittsburg 4
Connellsville Company, the plaintiff lost = leg
through the quarrel OF two drunken men who
were passengers in the car in which he was ri
ding. He sued the company in the Court Of
Common Pleas and recovered damages. The
case was appealed, and now the Pennsylvania
Supreme Court aftirms the Judgment Of the low
er court. The court holds that 1t il the right
and duty Of the company to maintain order in
it's cars, and its failure to do 80 gives the per-
son injured just ground for action. The drunk.
en- men should not have been allowed on the
cars, or il 30 permitted should have been &C
guarded and separated from the sober and or
suited from their brswls. Conductors may, IL
case Of need, stop their trains and may call tt
their aid all the employees and also passengers
who are willing to assist. Until the utmost Of
the responsibility Of the company Represented
by the conductor for any damage sustained b,
orderly passengers, remains
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-03-25

A correspondent OF the Cincinnati COnamer-
sidl tells what he claims to be the true story Of
Pinckney Bolton Steward Pinchbaok, of Louisi.
ana He says:
am personally cognizant Of many points of
interest In the life of Mr.. Pnchback, he having
spent his youth and early manhood, in our city
(Cincinnati); but to make sure Of my facts, l
called upon his sister, who resides with her hus.
band IN the western part of the city, and COM
pared her information with my own knowledge.
To start ut the beginning, she Informs me that
Gov. Pinchback never was slave. His mother
was always . free woman, and by the laws
of the mother. Mrs. Steward, his mother, is
still living. Hor home is in Sidney, Ohio,
though she is spending the Winter at the home
OF her son in New Orleans. His father WAS
named John Pinchback He lived at first in
Georgia, afterward in Mississippi near Natchez.
By Mrs. Steward he was the father of fifteen
children, to whom he tender and loving
parent. He sent Pinckney and his brother
Napoleon b. Steward to this city about ls45
where they were educated in the Cincinnati High
| School, an academy established by the late
Hiram s. Gilmore, and largely sustained by his
munitcence. When Mr.. Pinchback died, hil
will, which he had made in favor Of his colore6
children, was destroyed and they were left t.
fight the world as best they might. They wer,
already in the North, and here their mothe
still remains. The name Of the subject OF th
sketch is Pinckney Bolton Steward Pinchback
| The family was generally known by the mother
name, Steward, until after the war, when Gov
Pinchback assumed his fathers name. Gov
Pinchback was in the North in the first years
the war, and instead Of assisting blockade-run
ners, cotton speculators, &c, was to my certai
knowledge, engaged in raising troops for til
Union Army. The arrest, which is 80 muc
dwelt upon by the enemies Of Mr. PinchbacL
was caused by ali offense certainly regarded q
venial in his section OF the country. He qusrrele
with man, and in the fight which ensued, CT
him. Had he been white man, the deed weul
have made him hero and secured him seat i
Congress. Al soon AZ circumstances permitted
under the call Of Gen. Butler, he raised con
pany OF troops, and entered the service of IL
Government, his rank being that OF Captai
His wife, an accomplished and refined lady, W,
} Miss Nina Barton. Her father WAS also viii
, man. These chivalric Southerners have way
denouncing amalgamation at the North, where
rarely takes place unless under legal forms, al
. Of cherishing it At the South. where it taxi
l place under illegal forms. Mrs. Pinchbac
although clsssed = colored woman, is rath
' whittier and purer blooded than tho ayeral
!. Louisianian.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-03-25
TINE STATE FINANCES.


hfAIoa of sENATok RIDDLE, wkDNfsDAf-A PLAIN
M ~ " n'ra, ~ I'm. "
cn..-xry..n " 'N "ADA AA~
resolutAon authorizing tne state treasurer
to borrow on the credit Of the State such ian
;.,....... -. .,.. G.. .,-
ni'eroo' on INC otste oohos' fsihg oue PRIOR 70
the meeting OF the next biennial session OF the
General Assembly, aud also for the redemption
Of uucb honda of the nublic dabt - NAV m.tnr.
D' v vs. pIDo 49,
PRIOR 70 such ensuing biennial session OF the
General Assembly Of the State" being under
consid aration in the Sensta. Mr. Riddle snoka .a
iolo~s'
It has seemed to me, although tho reports Of
our Auditor and Treasurer are regularly printed,
and the information they contain thus scattered
broadcast, that there s still among the people
et large want OF knowledge OF the actual con-
knowledge is somewhat difficult to obtain. Take
the report OF the State Auditor for this year, for
urtaocs, aud you uil And u dthicult 70 ASCERTAIN
!! ~ ssve 49, .Sk2 y n999!1 9voo e4Aoey InAs
~ IN Htaf~ dnv.rnn,s1,f. tha ..aorrt ~ i.ss:s
aat maid the amnnnt naJ3 fnr hs,s,yS, ,,nr,l.es.6
and the smountn received fr6 n nrtr.nryline-y
and ordinary sources. during Inc me- veer. ~
I ao not hIswe tha Ird;tnro no,E ~ - ~
Stata Treasnrer have solIowad in tj,air -s,,.,4s
Tia ,0"e- ''' 'A'A NoP~S
pra,u.p ANN cusrox.nv ro.x.
~ -
ADO IL was the outy OF neither 70 originate new
system u keePins tne accouhts OF stAte Wnich
iAilea 70 FURNISH tne proper pooks and faciiiles
Ior tne purpose. FROM my examination OF the
otate Ireasurers solitaty book (as member
OF tne committee appointeu Tor tnat purpose)
can say mat Deheve the accounts TO nave been
honestly ana accurateiy Kept, and a. no time
more 20 thnn N ahnne tne Term OF M. DAVIS, the
late btAte treasurer, and Also believe that
proper ana necessary safeguards are provided
tpfeVent !ne!nlssppio piiation, oismisal pi cation
Il. n;cisls No oomn,ata nr avan hia ~ a.
Of books. An antqusted and forlorn Cash book
that appears has come down from former gen.
erstiol, contains the solitary cash account which
constitutes the Alpha aud Omega OF our system
Of book keeping.
This account is used for the State Finances
only, there being Of course other accounts for
ths school And 6yster fnnds And FOR ths i;abili.
ties Of tha }tste' Whiia I'll. cssb .ccnurt NAV
with Tho yonchers which scomn.nv II and vitR
the ehenk afYorded hv = comnar;snn ~,tb ths
donosits in The Fsrmay. RAM an.h,ss
-.
CLEAR INSIGHT TO BE GIVEN
into the honesty Of the administration Of the State
Finances there are still sadly needed an ordinary
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-03-25
A Rouxe-et.Noir story.

In the days when rouge. et-noir Hourished at
Baden Baden, the Prussian officers were strictly
forbidden to play. One Of them, however,
dressed IS . civilian, ventured to place ten Ma
poleous on color. Tho color came up twice,
and the officer was just about to take up tue
money when his eye fell upon the King OF
Prussis. who was Watching the game with inter
est In his fright, the officer did not dare to re.
move his NApoleons. The play continued, and
the same color came up third, . fourth, fifth
time, and s, 200 francs were added to his pile
but the winner stood motionless, erect ~ il oil
parade, expecting the next instant 70 see all his
winnings wiped ont. The King put An end TO his
suspense by approaching and saying in kindly
mood II advise you to draw In your win
nings, and to be quick about it, before notice
YOU your luck cannot continue 30 favorable