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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-11-04
THE BRITISH FLAG AT YoRKTowN.

made theme of warm cOngratulatinn. The
terms in which our English cousins speak of
the affair show that it has made an inefface-
able impression on them Judging from the
continued fluctuations of British perSnnages
III authority, a few rounds of blank cartridges
We're never more judiciously expended that
Is, provided the game was worth the powder
THE GRANDCHILDREN OF OUR ALLIES
1t needs no words to make known to the
descendants of Lafayette and Rochambeau
that the hearts of Phiadelphians. in common
with the hearts of the people of the whole
country, 90 out in peculiar affection to them.
and that our delight in hOnOring them has no
expression in mere words. If the grandchil-
dren of our allies be of reflective turn they
VIII carry back to France suggestions of val
ue 20 that noble land. which, while giving
the doctrine of liberty to the world has not
yet fully succeeded in retaining the boon for
its own people. Last week in Philadelphia
was renewed a scene that our gTaudfathers
witnessed one hundred years ago For both
the host and the guest there arose a mighty
vision of the past as the early scenes were
recalled. One hundred years ago, when the
ancestors of the visitors of last week were
the young Republics defenders, the city of
Philadelphia was then but a cluster of
quaint, unimposing houses close around In
dependence Hall, while TODAY. as a PhiIa-
delphia journal, the Times puts It, "PhiIa-
delphia covers more ground by threefold
Ihah the worlds capital that owned the
Bourbon King for master" The French
guests were taken to nearly all the principal
points of interest in the city. The First
Troop of Philadelphia City Cavalry rendered
the visitors firstclass reception at the ar
mory. The affair was brilliant one and
WAS attended by thrOug Of the beauty and
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
EASTERN DISPATCHES,
Railroad Nattera.

CHICAGO. October 24.-The Wander.
bilt roads have followed the advance In
passenger and freight rates. but though
recognizing the advance did not fully
meet II, keeping In view the dsfsrsniial
tariff which has al along been . bone Of
contention. The Vanderbilt lines have
made the passenger rates u follows:
From Chicago to New York SIS. with .
rebate Of 81 as; to Boston. via Albany.
SIC. with Q rebate Of 81 25; to SPRING
field Sl5. With Q rebate Of 81 rs. The
Baltimore and Ohio and Grand Trunk
were not instructed yesterday. but will
probably adopt their new rates today.
The freight rates IS fxed by the Van.
derbilt roads we're fifteen cents or grain
and twenty-five cents on provisions to
New York. The Indications are that .
further advance in all rates will be made
In the near future, although the old
pooling system 10 net likely to b reha-
bilitated at present.
NEW Yonx, October SO. P. Hunt
ipgton pronouncss % premature the re.
port that the Unisn and Central Pacific
Companies have decided that the former
10 to stop its Oregon line at Baker City
and the latter not to build to the Mis-
souri, river. Negotiations to this end are
pending. but nj settlement has been
reached.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
Miscellaneous.

New Yoax. October 25.-A Tribune
Washington special says: Morgan was
unanimously confirmed yesterday a.
Secretary Of the Treasury and his sp-
peintmsnt ID generally approved a. b.
Ing o safe one.
The World warmly praises Blaine for
his letter In regard to the Isthmus traffic
and claim It put the country back on the
old solid ground.
Denny Lyon. one OF the principals In
Sundays fight 10 said to be dying Of his
injuries.
The people OF Brooklyn Lave been re-
minded by the authorities that the city
has but three weeks supply Of water In
the reservoirs.
BosroN. October IS. - The Journal
says: It IL reported that Jerome In.
gals. . large shoe manufacturer oil
Lynn, has suspended. Liabilities, $780,.
600; assets large.
BURLINGTON. Iowa. October 25.-Ths
river is much higher than at last reports
and has spread from Ave to six miles
wide on the Illinois side.
DETROIT, October Is. - Governor
Baldwin announces that . much larger
sum OF money IL needed for the Mich.
igan sufferers than 10 supposed. There
are Is, 900 destitute families.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
The Monroe Doctrine and the
Panama Canal.

WASHINGTON, October 25.-Ths Presi-
dent yesterday sent to the Senate the re-
port Of the Secretary Of State in answer
to the resolution Of October IL. inquir.
ing what steps the government had
taken 10 protect the rights Of the United
States 10 the Panama canal. The Secre.
tsry reports having learned since the I'D
journmsnt Of Congress OF the rejection
by Colombia Of the protocol by the rep
resentatives Of the United States and
that Republic. which II was hoped would
secure o treaty satisfactory to both. Be-
ing informed by the Minister Of the
United States 10 Colombia that the gov
eminent Of Colombia by its public acts
was avowiug its desire to Terminate the
treaty Of 1876 and appeal to the powers
OF Europe for Q joint guarantee Of the
neutrality Of the isthmus and the SOW.
ereignty Of Celombis, the State Depart.
msnt had addressed Q letter Of instruc-
ton to the United States Minister there.
An identical note was sent to each OF
the American Ministers In Europe. The
Secretary. In his letter OF instructions,
says 1t has fallen under the observation
OF the President. through the current
statements OF the European press and
other channels Of news. that the great
powers OF Europe may be considering
the subject Of guaranteeing the neu.
trality Of the canal now projected across
the Isthmus Of Panama.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
New fheater at Omaha.

OMAHA. October 25.-Boyd's new OPP.
Gro House was opened last evening by
the Fay TenPleton Star Opera Csmpa.
ny. The opening proved q brilliant suo.
cess in every respect. The house wal
crowded by o fashionable audience.
There were two thousand people pres.
ent. the full capacity Of the house. This
Opera House 10 owned By Hon. James
E. Boyd, Mayer OF Omaha. II cost
$l25. 900. and Is pronounced BY persons
competent OF judging to be the finest
Opera Housed In the West. Il 10 perfect
in all its appointments. and Ia embel.
lished in the highest style Of art, lighted
by electricity, and heated by steam.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
Grant Getting His Work In.

WASHINGTON. October 49, General
Grant is said to have accomplished the
return OF his old oomrads and stafl
officer. Col. A. wsbstsr. to the lucrative
Office Of Register Of Wills. from which
hs Was removed by Gen. Garfield on the
morning no Was shot. The name OF
Mr.. Ramsdell. who was appointed In
his place. will not DO sent TO the Senate.
and Webster will 60 back under the
tenure OF Office law. Grant took occa-
sion to state frequently during bis recent
visit hat oil the talk about Grant or
anti Grant Republicans was or ought to
DO obsolete; that he has thoroughly de-
termined never 10 be q candidate fer the
Presidency again.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
General News items.

There are now ssventy.four ships In
the harbor OF San Francisco.
James G. Fair. Jr., passed through
Onsha ON the 23d instant en- route to
San Francisco.
The expenses Of the sickness and iu.
neral Of the late President Garfield
amount 10 $347 $50.
The Faculty Of the California State
University has determined to stop the
practice Of ''hazins."
The income Of Claus S~precksls. sugar
rshner Of San Francisco. is said to be
$4,000 per day. OF over %. 0Oo, 600 yssr.
The Sacramento Bee calls . recent per.
Torrance Of tho Fay-Braddon Spiritual.
istio Combination ian outrageous swim.
de-"
Edgar Mills has donsted $1,000 to the
Ladies' Relief Society. In San Francisco,
for their proposed Home Tor Aged wo.
men.
There are fve.cent coffee houses in
San Francisco where . cup OF coffee. two
doughnuts and three cubes Of sugar are
given for Ave cents.
The scarcity Of water in New York is
becoming Q serious question. Mayor
Grace has issued approximation calling
upsn the people to exercise care and
economy In the use Of the remaining
water.
The recent demand for Confederate
bonds 10 thus explained /: II appears that
there 10 on deposit In the Bank Of Eng
land to the credit Of the collapsed Con-
fedsracy. about IS. 0O0. 0Oe In cash. and
parties are now securing these bonds
with the view OF attaching the cash In
the Bank Of England to liquidate them
a. far a. 1t goes.
A negro went home from . Georgia
camp meeting In . state Of ecstasy. de-
clared that hs wal going to heaven BY
the way Of Q tall tree that grew In the
dooryard. climbed to . height Of seventy
feet, and then undertook 10 fly the rest
Of the journey. The fall killed him.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
The Secretary OF the Treasury and
the Attorney General.

WARRINGTON, October 25. - It 10
learned from q Trustworthy source that
up to late hour last evening President
Arthur had not received An acceptance
Of the Sscrstaryship Of the Treasury
from Morgan. II IL also said that Gov.
ernor Morgan's physician has advised
him not to accept. ct his time OF life. Q
position which will impose upon him
such arduous and trying duties as will
the S~ecretsryship OF the Treasury.
The failure OF the President 10 send
to the Senate yesterday the name Of the
successor OF Attorney General Macvsash
IL attributed to the earnest desire Of the
President to o the assistance Of
Maovsagh in the prosecution o! the
Star route cases. Some OF MacVsaeh's
friends, however. say that he 10 deter.
mined to retire at once.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
A Remarkable Unlon.

The Boaie Free Press says that Walter
Began. an snpleys 81 the railroad Gem.
psny in the timber beyond Mono Lake.
the other day. made o curious discovery.
He was engaged in cutting wood about .
mile from the saw.mill on the day In
question. He had cut down . large pine
~tree-which was hollow-and az it fell
there appeared at the foot . wild cat and
. DOT A they we're stunned by the
fall Of the tree. both Of them were cap
tured. Upon examination 10 wss found
that these animals had occupied the
same quarters in the hollsw OF the tree;
that they were OF opposite sex. After
being captured they seemed perfectly
happy in each others company.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
A Oueer

READING. Pa, October 25.-Lymar
Hsskell's multicharss cannon was sue
csssiully cast yesterday In the presence
OF o large number Of interested spec
tators. The metal was poured into the
mold In six minutes. II will require two
weeks to cool. It consists OF . long BORT
with four pockets. In each OF which .
charge OF powder can DO placed 10 accel'
crate the speed Of the ball after II leaves
the chamber Of the gun. 1t is claimed
that q ball thrown from this gun will
pass through two feet Of solid wrought
iron. The charge Of powder will be 19C
pounds. and the weight Of the projsetils
$50 pounds.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
Blaine's Brilliant Reception to the
Foreign Guests.

WASHINGTON, October 26.-The reoep'
ton given last evening by Secretary
Blaine to the French and German
guests was q most brilliant affair. OF
400 invitations extended fully 800 were
accepted. The members Of the Cabinet,
except Window and MoVeagh, were
present; also . fall representation from
the diplomatic corps, Judges Of the Su.
prems Court, United States Senate. and
q number Of prominent citizens. Blaine
received the guests ct $50 and intro.
duced them to the visitors. and at II
all were treated 10 q Geld collation.. This
reception closes the formal attention.
here to the distinguished foreign visitors.
Today the German visitors leave fol
Baltimore. aud thence 60 west. The
French officers will remain In Washing
ton until Thursday, when they will de-
part for Boston.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
The Rodgers Expedition.

WASHINGTON. October IS. - Lieut..
Berry. commanding the Arctic relief
ship Rodgers, under date OF St. Law.
renee Bay. August 10. writes: We shall
take on beard here two Chookohsss q
hunters and dog drivers. We leave here
with coal enough to steam 100 days, full
power. and have enough for heating
purposes this winter. with . good outht
Of Arctic clothing and ave small bullooks,
which will permit an issue OF frssh meat
forty times during the winter without
oama.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25

A horrible epidemic Is reported a.
causing many deaths in Platte county
and adjacent counties. Missouri. The
proportion Of those who recover to those
stricken with the malady 10 about one
to thirty. II 10 said that Q person dying
with this disease cannot be lifted into .
coffin. the fssh falling from the bones.
and the bones themselves crumblipg and
breaking when handled. The spidsnie
10 rapidly extending its ravsges. and 10
believed 70 bs . type Of the terrible
black scoures Of the fourteenth century,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25

E. B. Towl. OF Frsnktowp, washoe
Valley. 10 this State. has just received q
patent for . new style Of car..couplius.
II 10 automatic. doing away with the
necessity Of Q man stepping between the
cars to guide and connect the eouplipg.
consequently obvisting all danger In that
respect. Il 10 very simple and effective.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
Tho original manuscript Of The "BoOl

Tho original manuscript Of the Book
OF Mormon" 10 in the possession OF
David whitnsr Of Richmond. Mo. Mr..
whitnsr. new sevsnty-sisht years old.
was . follower Of Joseph Smith. but left
the Mormons whom they took to poly.
gsmy. He still processes faith in Smiths
claim to divine inspiration. and will on
no aceoun, part with the book. which he
declares was copied by Smith from the
tablets Of stone. His son shares his
views. and says II 10 not likely. there
fore, that the volume will soon fall into
the hands Of 'sithsr degenerate Nor
mons OF irrsversnt csriosity-huntsrs."
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
Another Eureka Strike.

The Eureka Sentinel OF the 23d ipsian.
says: News was brought in yesterday
that an important strike has just been
made In the Prospect Mountain Tunnel.
Some Of the ore taken out was on sxhi.
bition at the Jackson House. The tun.
mel IL On the west side OF Prospect
Moutain, and 10 some 1900 feet In
length. The ore was struck In the face
OF the tunnel. and 10 said 70 BE- 500 feet
deeper than the ere recently discovered
In the Eureka Tunnel. We we're unable
to learn the character Of the ore. This
II exceedingly good news for Eureka.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25

The Empress Eusepis recently had her
will made In Paris. She has instituted
Prince v%ictor-ths young gentleman
Who has just entered the army-as her
sole heir and executor. and presented
him - the chief Of the Benspartist dyn-
asty, advising him at the Same time to
employ his large fortune in favor Of the
Bonapartist cause.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25

No hair preparation in the world has
attained such = worldwide reputation as
Ayers Hair vigor. This 10 due to Its
healthy action on the hair and scalp.
aud Its remarkable power Of restoring
gray hair to It's original cslor and i'm
parting gloss aud freshness which
makes Il 80 desirable to all classes and
conditions OF people.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25

Robert L. Stuart. Robert Lsnsx Ken
nsdy and his sister. Miss Kennedy. have
sseh given Mrs. GarAsld $l5. 0Oo. or
a.. 900 altogether. The money was
deposited Q few days ago In the Bank Of
conmsres. New York. to Mrs. Garnsld's
credit, and notice sent TO her that she
could draw u 81 her pleasure.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
QIerland PassenEers coming.

OMAuA, October 25.-Throush pas
ssns.rs on ysstsrdsy's train, leaving at
/ p. NJ, to arrive In San Francisco octo-
Der 2sth: Jas. G. Hale. wife and daueh-
ter, Vermont; v. N. Fairsutt. wife and
daughter, Oakland, CAL; Ramona In
Vim, Mszatlan; John D. Yost and wife,
San Francisco; DR.. ]. E. Chancellor.
Virginia; d. B. Cunningham, Philadel'
phia; Vincent Minton. New Orleans;
Ralph Holman, Baltimore.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
secretary.hIp Of the freasary.

WASHINGTON, October 25.-Latest I'd.
vices received st the Treasury Depart.
msns are that Morgan has not Jet 90
ceptsd the Tfsassry portfolio. sscrs.
tary Window maintains that his duties
at the Department have ceased. Judes
French has been appointed acting Score
tary and II signing letters today. 6ec.
Rotary windsu u new With President
Arthur.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25

In Monmouth county. New jersey,
jury some time ago gave . poor man
vsrdierfor $4,000. for the betrayal Of hi'
daughter by . rich man. The Supreme
Court for the State set aside the verdict,
ON the ground that 1t was excessive
naming $500 a. sufficient compensation.
On the second trial the jury made the
sum $4,000.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
Don't Lite II.

LouuvrlLs. October 25.-Ths Courier
Journal considsrs the nomination Of Mr..
Morgan. . New Yorker. a. Secretary Of
the Treasury. an open defiance 10 the
interests, opinions and wishes Of the
West. and an snunoiation OF GsfAeld's
policy; otherwise the appointment IL
unobjectiouable.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
Tho Car LSssuiuated.

NEW Yoax. October 22.-Ths Graphic
prints the following:
buffalo, October 25..-Phvats dis
patches received from Canadian sources
state that the Gar Of Russia has been
asssssinated. No particulars.
CHIoAoo. October 25.-Ths daily Nstcs
reports sgrss that the Cxar has been
assassinated. but nothing definite has
been received from their correspondents.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25

Go ont In the damp air. or sit unpro.
toctsd In . draft, and your throat will
feel sore and your head uncomfortable.
You have taken Q cold. which you can
remove o promptly ~ you received II
by usipg Ayers Cherry P~sotoral.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
ruE eARYiELD MONUMENT.

But Q small portion Of the $3.50 900
intended a. the cost Of The proposed
national monument 10 GARFIELD. over his
remains at Cleveland. has been con.
tributed thus far. and the money IL
found to b not 90 easily raised a. was
anticipated. When Lincoln died. . aim
liar nsaumsnt was proposed to his
memory. and wal commenced In hand
some style with . good prospect OF hav.
ing plenty Of money pouring In from all
parts Of the nation to carry the work
through successfully. but Il IL still I'M
completed from lack Of funds. II already
begins to look - though the Garfield
monument would meet with . similar
difficulty. California and some other
States propose also erecting monuments
10 memory Of Garfield. and already
$40, 900 has been raised toward the Cali.
fornia monument. which 10 to be erected
at San Francisco Of . cost oil 500. 600.
But now the nsnsy IL coming In slowly
and q call IL made for Nevada and other
nsighboring States to assist.
Now Q much better proposition would
be for California TO donate her $4,000
already collected. and a. much more -
she can collect. toward the national
monument at Cleveland. and let the
other mouument.buildipg States do the
same. Let all the States Of the Union
Join 10 contributing to the building OF
the one national monument at Cleveland
frat. and aftsrward 10 each State In the
Union desires 10 build . private mOnu.
msnt they can do %. but II Is better to
make sure OF completing the one than
to commence and abandon . dozen. The
yorktown monument, projected one hun
drsd years ago. was only commenced
last Wednesday, when the corner stone
was laid ct the great centennial eelsbra-
ton, the Washington monument is far
from completed. and so. too. Is the Lin
coin monument. The Garfield nonu'
msnt must not DO allowed to share the
same fate. In this connection . GORE.
spendent. writing from Warrington 70
Gently. says:
The sound Of crsaking dsrrieks and
the heavy thud OF mallsis has died
away ON the Washington monument.
because Of the failure OF the contractor
to furnish the iron needed to carry the
elevator skywsrd. Another monument
has been suggested for tho spot where
Washington was born. at Wakefield.
wsstmorsland, Va. A recent visit to
the old estate. containing 5000 acres.
developed some facts not unintsresting
TO the general reader. The fee simple
VA first secured by Lawrence Washing'
ton, In 1857. The deed carries aarki
Of great age, and IL stuck together 10
man places with sealing wax. The
house in which Washington was borr
was burned by accident in December,
ITO. This vast estate has bean sub
divided. and only Q portion Of 1t IL nov
used by those b~esripeiths name OF THU
honorsd family. This original tract II
Q smooth % . floor. with not . stone
Of any size. The foundations OF formsl
buildings, now burned. are scattered
here and there over the whsls tract
The house In which our Washington
was born caught ars in the garrett. usst
for storing cotton. and Vas burned ovs'
rantuvv aoo
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
Boston's worlds Fair.

Bosros, October 25.-Ths Worlds Fais
Committee last evening decided II 70 b
advisable to hold the Worlds Fair In
1883, provided IS. zoo. 900 dollars can
be raised. and referred the subject to q
subcommittee with instructions to can.
vass the community relative to raising
that amount,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25

King Kalakaua left San Francisco for
his homo and kingdom, the Sandwich
Islands, last Saturday afternoon. He
has been absent nearly q year. and been
al around the world. eating. drinking
and enjoying the amenities and jolly
perquisitss Of royalty. Hs will DO glad
TO get home again. and have . good
square meal Of roast missionary and
yams once more. amid the inspiring
sounds Of the festive tom-ton. and the
lsscivious jinger.bum. while the Kanaka
vhsngdoodls goes Waiting around. His
subjects will doubtless give a Kalakaua
ball in honor OF his return.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25

A communication published today on
the third page Of the News. which ably
and clearly exposes the fallacy Of the
position taken by Commissioners Cana.
van In his Communication to the Board
Of County Commissioners yesterday.
upon the County Jail No. q question.
should DO read by oil persons who are
interested In our county governmental
affairs. The communication was written
BY q gentleman who thoroughly under
stands tho question under discussion.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-10-25
MASONIC NOTICE.

CALLED ooxvooATIoN OF GOLD
y. s Sis g cs ss:ss, e &.i 4. & s.i a. ! ~: az aa ;;
Hill. on THURSDAY. October 9Th, 1881, o. Z
o,sloei, fer The purIos: Of eonfsrrins The
tendance T. requested Waiting comparisons
are frstsmsily invited.
By srdsf Of the u. Z. II. p.
JOHN o. BkNNETTS. Secretary.
Gold Hi. October -, 1891. b