The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1879-09-12


doing Europe for several months past, rec ent-
ly plucked an Alpine rose in Switzerland at
an altitude of II, 600 feet above sea level and
sent it to the efficient manager of his extern
siye clothing house, Mr.. y. Einstein by
whom, we doubt not, it is priced almost as
highly as it grew high
-NickOdeDlus If we can see what call the
Altoona Cal had for asserting that the ex-
cursiOn to Ebensburg took the dancing mu-
sic away from the printers picnic, when the
truth IS that string band, employed espe-
clally FOR the purpose, was constantly on the
ground and literally spelling for chance to
''roSin their bows" and saw away for dear
life at any good od-fashioned '-cowtilion" or
new-fangled polka that might be wished for.
The summer SOJOurners at Belmont
Cottage, in this place, have nearly all de-
parted, taking with them, we are assured
the most pleasing recOllectionS of the kind
treatment received and the many dainty
dishes served up while enjoying the whole
sOulcd hospitality of Mr.. 7. II. IIeiSt and his
accomplished lady, who have never yet failed
to win golden opinions from all who have
tarTied with them either at Belmont or the
Mountain House.
Judge Dean rendered decision at the
recent Blair county court which is Of con
siderable Importance. The point decided is
that the signatures of the maker of a note
executed in pencil and afterwari linked over
by third party to preserve the signature is
material alteration and Is therefore void.
This question has never been decided by
how important it will be to doctor signatures
by mixing them Overi
Mr.. Dan. AIaher, of Altoona. has, we
see it stated, resigned the position of private
secretary to Hon. John Reilly, Superinteud-
ent of Transportation, Pa. r. r., and be-
taken himself to st. Charles College. near
Baltimore, where he proposes to study for
the Catholic priesthood. \ young man bet
ter fitted by nature and education for so
holy a calling it would be difficult to find
anywhere, and we certainly wish for our
friend Dan a future as brilliant as we are
sure it will meTitoriouS in the sight Of God
and man.
Hon. A H. Coffroth, member Of Con-
greSs from this district favored Ebensburr
with his presence on Monday and Tuesday
last, and while here was literally beSicgcd
by seekers after pensions, regardless alike of
political and social distinctions. The General
IS one of the most popular and accommodate
ing gentlemen that ever filed a public posi-
tiOn, and it is true to say that he is making
a record for himself which can scarcely fail
to keep him where he IS as long as he wants
to remain there, or boost him still higher
should his aspirations lead in that direction.
We are pleased to note that our worthy
friend Judge y. r. Carroll, of Saiina, Kansas,
has been nominated for County Commission
er on the Democratic ticket and hope the
biggest kind of hope, not unmiXed with at
least slight sprinkling of fear in view of
the political complexion of Saline county,
that he will succeed in making his calling
and election sure. We also commend to his
kindly consideration and good offices, as well
as To- ali other of our acquaintance there, an
esteemed friend from Pittsburgh, who re-
Gently took up his abode in Sallna, and hopes
to make his home in that progressive and
prosperous town.
Captain Weaver of Cherrytrce, Indiana
county, was pressed into service rs one of
the guard placed over the notorious John
Brown and his deluded followers after their
capture at Harpcr's Ferry, and was present
at the hanging OF Brown, toppack, and 9th
ers, much against his will The Captain was
employed at the time an engineer on q
Southern railroad, but subsequently enlisted
in the Union army and served his country
faithfully and gallantly for a-term of three
years. So at least says the Johnstown ITi-
Jltue which obtained its information from
Hon. \. \. Barker, Of this place, but it Is
proper to say don't state the facts as mildly
rs we have done.
Brother Lloyd. Of the Herald, and his
amiable Young bride have placed Us under
obligations for large and luscious cake
none of the scraps and OttaIS that too often
are palmcd upon the unSUSpectInG printer in
such an emergenCy-but a real, full-grUwn
Jelly cake which took the FREEMAN house
hold the big end of day to demolish. We
last week gave expression to our cOngratull-
tiunS on the nuptialS of the happy pair now
bound together by the Silken bands of mat
TimOnV and if they are not cOnteuttd and
prosperous throughout life, it will certainly
5C no more our fault than it will be the fault
of hosts Of earnest friends ana well wiShers
here and elsewhere. So mote it be.
S. VI. Douglass, Esq, of Chest Springs,
soIicits the aid of his friends in securing for
him the position of steward at the county
poor house, for the performance of all the du-
ties Of which he does not deem himself fully
competent owing to the loss OF one OF his
feet and other physical disabilities, but new
ertheleSS pledges himself to either do or have
done all the work, clerical and otherwise per-
tanning to the position i'll question. The
'Squire'S miSfOTtuneS and necessities viii
/. . 9 4V,s.1- liz. lid
Grafton of the Board of Poor Directors should
a change in that institution be determined
on. which, 50 far as we are aware, cannot and
probably will not be urged on part Of the
present management.
The cncampment of General Beavers
4th brigade of the Pennsylvania National
Guard, comprising the 9Th, 10th, 18th and
18th regiments, for the purpose OF InSpcc-
tiOu, Is being held at BraddOckS during the
present week, Go. \, 5th regiment of
EbenSbdrg commanded by Capt. sam. W.
Davis went down Tuesday evening, and as
they passed through the streets in the drec-
tion Of the railroad, elected warm eneOmiums
for their military bearing. 1t Is safe TO say
that they will give good account OF them
selves. The company numbered so muSkets
and an additional squad OF 10, who were de
tanned at home till this Thursday cyeEing,
Will raise the figures To nearly the Iuli
strength of the organization. Capt. MoTTell 5
splendid Wilmore company was also on the
ground.
Il Young woman whose parents EtHitlC IL
or near Lumbcryillc, ClcaTfeld county, and
whose personal appearance told only too
plainly the story of her misfortune, came to
the residence of her sister in Chest township,
this county, some time in the latter part OF
June or beginning of July last, and there in
due time gave birth To an illegitimate child.
Not many days after the innocent babe had
been ushered into life its inhuman mother,
on the pretence of going to see her brother
about taking her and her infant home, cruel
" and heartlessly deserted her offspring, and
since then we believe her whereabouts have
remained mystery. Meantime the little
waif thus UNANIMOUSLY left without mother s
week, and is now where sin never enters and
heartless parents are unknown.
The residence of Mr.. Philip j. Dietrich,
near It. Lawrence, Chest township, was en-
tered by some unknown parties in broad
daylight on recent occasion, and not only
ranSacked very thoroughly, but robbed of
+ UOckct-bDok containing about ten dollars in
money. which the thieves found in bureau
drawer they had the audacity to break open.
On Sunday last, during the absence OF the
family at church, q similar visit was paid TO
the residence of Mr.. Joseph Baker in the
same neighbUrhOOd, but fortunately in this
instance the thieves failed to secure any
booty, although they turned things topsy-
tuTycy and even rummageda drawerin which
ABOUT five dollars which had recently been
/ collected from members of the st Lawrence
Rosary society were concealed. These bold
4 depTedationS, taken in connection with the
recent stealing of fifty dollars from Mr..
Grief, of CarrOlltown, indicate pretty plainly
that BugtOwn viii have to look to its laurels.
\ LETTER FROM Mr.. KIRBY.-Having
thrown our banner TO the breeze and an
nounced our determination to fight NIT
. 3 ,,t him the hitter