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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-26

q" AOANAbAN OhOJ WV WAAob Ao4
General A. @. Jones, United States
Consul at Nagasaki, Japan, has for.
warded to the State Department a
private letter written by DR.. Frank
Cowan, giving an account of visit to
Corea, whose mysterious confines he
recently succeeded in penetrating. As
naturalist, and nominally surgeon Of
a Japanese steamer, he entered the
ports Of Fusan and Gingan, on the
eastern coast, which by treaty are
open to Japanese commerce. During
his stay he collected much rare infor.
nation and many valuable specimens
illustrating the physical and social
condition OF this strange country and
its inhabitants. with respect to
gold" writes DR.. Cowan, 81 am of the
opinion that the next of the countries
on the golden rim Of the Pacific, after
Peru, California and Australia, to dis
turb the monetary equilibrium of the
world will be Corea. And with re-
Spect to my relations with the Coreans
| may add that, bearing no banner
more alarming than butterfly net,
and no weapons more formidable aud
provocative of war than a pencil and
pill box, | excited only a good hui
mored curiosity aud a smile of min
gled amazement and amusement at
my incomprehensible occupation, and
was unmolested accordingly, / saw
nothing in the shane OF "a weapon
among them, a1d nothing in their
featured and manners of the ferocioue
wreckers and piratioal cut.throats, OF
which l have read and heard as form
ing an alarming proportion of the
people of the strange peninsula"
An eccentric old gentleman in Lin
colpshire, England, aged 81, is, it is
stated, so firmly convinced of the APP
preaching end Of the world, that he
has ordered an immense balloon to be
Aade for his own convenience, BY
means of which he hopes to witness
the destruction Of the planet without
sharing the fate of It's inhabitants. He
will take With him in his ascent timed
provisions, brandy, soda water, claret
and other mature comforts in gdfii.
cient quantities to meet his require
ments for three years, by which time
he calculates his life will have come
10 natural close. He is of the opin.
ion that among the debris Of the world
will be several large fragments, on one
of which he will be able to effect a
descent at an opportune moment and
find a refuge for his few remaining
years. He proposes TO take with him
10 companion but a gamekeeper, who
has been long in his service and FOL
whom he has a great regard. HO has
however, warned this faithful retain.
er, who is only 81 years old, that wher
tho provisions in the balloon are OK.
haustcd c will have to shift for him
self, and may, therefore, in three
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-26

Buy Sewer Connections Of Browne.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-26

Buy Well Pipe Of Browne, 40 Madison
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-26
THE CITY
LEDGER LINES.

tuesday evening, July as, lssl.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-26

bFRoofrg, Guttering, and Job Work. Tin
or Copper, done TO order on short nO'ice
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-26

NJ EWb INK, In 10 n cans, finest ari iolp,
~ Also hne GARD and dob Inks, ~ all . 10
md qualities at Ledger once. Ct
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
A-LAnY'S SuLILOQUY.
TIME-Jsnusry and February.
PLAOE-Home.
CnRIEHT-As fnllnrrs

Now let me think: the Holidays are
over, and for these two months l really
believe l shall have more time than dur
ing any part Of the year. In March apd
April spring dress goods VIII come out so
nv time VIII be taken up then, and I'm
sure I don't want to have much on hand
when warm weather comes; so pl lust
sec what I need for Housekeeping, get the
things ready, and make them up.
There are sheets, pillow-cascs, and per
hans some other articles for bedding; then
l must have 2 supply Of table-cloths, nap
kins, towels, ard-and-oh good many
things, so III send a postal card for a
Ho7LseEssDsr's Price list, and see what
DO want If 60 to the city l can then
have nv memorandum made Up, and If
I don't 20 I'll order by letter, as l have
done before, and get promptly Just what
l want at tie same prices that 1 would
pay If IN person.
"Of course something might not be Just
exactly as l expect 1t, so l must send my
order to store that will let me exchange
or will pay my money back if / want 1t.
To do this, and have the greatest variety
of goods II any one establishment IN the
United States to select from, | must
address my postal card JOIN WASA-
MAKER, GRAED DEPoT, PHILADELPHIA
There, 7 came near forgetting! This Is
a good time to make up underwear, too;
so III add to my postal card Send me
an Under1veGr Price List and see If 1t
won't be cheaper to get 1t already made,
and save ali that tlresone cutting, sew
ing and trimming"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18

The COUNTY COMMITTEE AND THE NEW
RULES We, trust that at its meeting on
Monday next the County Committee will
give the new rules TO govern future county
nominations a patient hearings and that 1t
will start the Crawford county system on its
mission in such SAape as will make it salts
factory, and thereby contribute to making it
a success We throw out the follow ing Suo-
gestions for the consideration OF the Com
mittee
F5rst-That Slle two blanks in Rule ., fix
ingthe time for holding the primary elections,
be filed by Inserting the words, saturday
after the Secead week of June Court in each
year"
.Second-Tf1at the first blank in Rule be
filled by inserting the figure . and the second
blank in the same Rule be filled by inserting
the figure Z so that the polls will open at
p. VI. and close at p.
ThirH-That the blank in Rule 6 be filed
by inserting the word first Monday" as the
time for the meeting of the return judges to
count the votes.
FourTH-That the blank in Rule 10 be fill
ed by inserting the words -four weeks des-
igIating the length of time candidate must
give notice of his being in the field for nomi-
nation.
Fyfbs-Add a t the end Of Rule IA the words
'tand also a vigilance committee for each
election district to consist of five members" !"
Add the following as new rule: If any
perS0n who is a candidate for any nomiua-
tion at the primary elections shall be proven
TO the return Judges at their meeting to have
offered or paid any money, or other valuable
thing, or made any promise of a cOnsidera-
ton or reward to anysperson for his vote or
influence in any district at said elections, or
if the same shall be doEe by any other per
son with the knowledge and consent of such
candidate, the name of such aspirant shall
he Immediately stricken from the list Of can
didates.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18

OUR LOCAL ELECTIoN.-A considerable
degree of interest was attached to the cleo
ton for borough officers held Tuesday, the
closeness of the vote last November making
it matter of doubt which party would be
able to inscribe victory on its banners. Inc
Republicans, however, rallied in full strength
and elected their candidates in the borough
st large, with, as was to have been expected,
the Republican ticket in the East ward
(where, with the exception of Inspector,
there was no opposition) and the Democratic
in the West ward successful. Weappend the
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
To AL nER FRIENDS.

Having had numberless inquiries for advertis sing
cards from ladies in all parts OF the country who
interested in the prevailing fashion Of making
card Collections. - we having printed for them
= of seven beautiful cards each in six coOrs and
a gold background. in the very highest degree
Of the art, illustrating Shakspearc's Seven Ages
of Man" We have spared Lo expense ia these
cards-they are simply little art-gens- Our only
aim has been publish the finest cards yet shown
ApDlicat ations Cor them have come in rapidly that
nearly the whole edition is engaged before the re-
ceipt by Of che cards from the artist. We have
therefore been obliged to adopt the following plan
for the distribution Of the remainder: No more Of
the gilt Shakspeare cards seven in the series, will
be sent excepting upon the receipt Of a statement
from grocer that the person applying for the cards
has bought Of him that day at least seven bars
of Dobbins Electric Soap, with price paid Tor same
All applying in this manner will receive the full
set of seven cards rratis by mail. This will insure
that our friends and patrons get their share Of
these beautiful designs. although il in no rSanner
rsuays for the of the cards. Your grocer
has the soap will get it, and the purchase by you
Of bars of il at one time will secure for you
gratis seven really beautiful cards. The soap i'm
proves with age and is an article OF necessity in
your house every week Therefore you are not
askeS to buy a useless article, but one that you
must have anyway. Please send us your applica-
ton at once, and tell your lady friends making
Gard Collections" to do the same.
Ysurs, respectfully,
/. l. CRAGIN tt Co.
ais south 4th St. Philadelphia. Pa.
e5- Dot6aIns' Electric Soap Is sold by V s. Bar
Eer
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
DIED
JASUAEY 25th. Issl.


OHARA-PA RRISH-Married at the Church
,f the Holy Name. in this place. ou Tuesday. Feb
3. lsSl. by Rev. Father Ecardon, Mr. GEORGE a
'anbria township.
May every Joy and som fort
That welded hearts await
Bless this young and happy couple.
In early life AMI lare-
And whcL their stay on earth is ended,
And this heetinE show is past,
May their souls. SO closely blended.
Meet with endless 10Y at last.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
OBITUARY.

McCOEUICE.-Died- in SummerhjIl township,
near " ilmore. on Monday. Feb. 9. 1881. KENNEDY,
infant son Of John and Lue Kennedy n -CorInick
aged tve weeks.
.'As the bird 20 its shcItc-ing nest.
When the storm On the hills is abroad.
s. his spirit hath flown from tui s-~Urld of unrest
To rcpOse on the bosom Of Cod
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
PUT the armchair In the corner,
Near the brightly glowing CRATE;
George and Mabel will be in IL
When the kitchen clock strikes eight

And there will be some sweet converse, and
amongst it this remark by Mabel: George, you've
got tho incest suit OF clothing on I ever saw you
wearin And then George will tell her that he
bought IL at Simon 4 Bendheim's, next door to
the First National Bank Altoona. and bought it
oh so awfuly cheap. and both will be ecstatically
happy the rest OF tho evening. Plenty more OF the
came sort of clothing may be procured at the same
establishment and, TO the end of clearing the
shelves FOR the forthcoming Spring trade. viii be
sold down 70 cost and caTTlaye.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
LOCAL CoRnEsPoSDENCE.


DEAR FEEEH AS-As the family Of Mr.. Hugh o.
DonnelI residing near CressOn, retiring 20 rest
on Friday night they received a telegram from Mr..
Dan. O'DOnuell their eldest son. who ia eInplOyed
the Pan Handle Rail Road, conveying the sad
intelligence that their second son. Andrew Jack
son. well known among his friends r indy o. Don
nell, also employee said road. had been kill
ed that afternoon at Dins more Tunnel. 1t appears
that he a fireman on locomotive which COLI
ded with another train AZ the time and place lndl-
Gated, and terribly sc6ldcd by the escaping
steam from the engine. His death must have been
instantaneous. Is life was extinct when his com
rades reached him, and he still held the Teshoyel
tightly claSpcd in his hand. His remains were
elegantly cOttiued and brought home BY his broth
and three companions, who arrived at Cresson
between II and T. o'clock on Saturday night where
= large number Of persons were Waiting TO receive
them
Hundreds Of frionds from the country for miles
around visited his fathers house sunday TO take
n last sad look at the dear face, which they remem-
bcred well, and TO offer up prayer for the re
pose Of his soul.
The funeral took place at haIfpsst 2 o'clock on
Monday morning, when the remains were convey
ed TO ST. Aloysius church, Summitvillc. where q
very Impressive funeral sermon was delivered by
Rev. + ather DAWN, after which all that remained
OF poor Andy was laid rest beside those Of his
brothers and sisters who had been called before
him. Upwards of forty sled-lOads Of persons. ag-
gregating about five hundred in all. gath cred to
participate the last sad rites and 10 show their
heartfelt sympathy and respect for the bereayed
family, who nrs highly respected In the neighbor-
hood.
Though the dread summons came very suddenly
and unexpectedly TO our young friend, we sincere
iy hope that he not unpTCpared 70 meet IL. Ho
consistent member Of the Catholic Church q.
always careful in attending 70 the duties which II
enluins-a loving and thong htful son and brother,
he vas almost idolized by his mother aud sisters
and bis loss viii be deeply felt. not only by those
and dear to him, bat by large circle Of sor-
rowing friends
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18

WHAT EVERYBODY WANTS is a pleasant,
reliable medicine that never does any harm,
and prevents and cures disease by keeping
the stomach in perfect order, the bowels re-
gular, and the kidneys and liver active. Such
a medicine is SarkerS Ginger Tonic. 1t re-
lieves every case, and we have seen stacks of
letters from thousands who have been saved
and cured by it. See Other column, - Tribune
L1-21.-1m.l
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18

E. r. KuukcI's Worm syrup never fails toldcs
troy Pin. Seat and stomach u urms (Dr. Nuukel
Worm, in two hours, alive with head and no Zee
until removed). Common sense teaches IL Tape
Worm he removed. all other worms can readily 90
destroyed. Advice at Office and store free. The
doctor can tell whether or not the patient has
and do not know It. symptoms: voracious aPre-
tite, leanueSs. hloated stomach limbs gripiugS-
shooting paIns IN an parts OF tne b9dy q sense oi
something rising in the throat. bleeding of the
nose, gnawina sensation at the stomach. Hushes Of
heat over the surface of the body. slight chills
shiyering, drowslncsS. torPoT. vertigo disturbed
dreams sudden starting in sleep Eith fright and
screaming. Fallid hue. thirst. bad taste iR the
mouth diHcuit breath ins que, squeafni s.
nausea, frequent desire to pass something from
the bowels and sometimes discharges Of slime and
nucus, nus sIisiIs cram nts eil"hiilS ana stioca-
tion. saliow cCmp mplcNiou, circles around the eyes
swelling and pain in tho stomach. restless at night
grinding of the teeth picking at the nose. cough
fever. itching AT the seat, headache. foul breath
the patient grows pale aud thin, tickling and rri-
come from worms +. Z. KUNkEL'S WORM
SYRUP never fails to remove them. Price. sl.OO
per bottle, OF BEETLES FOR $500. For Tape Worm
write and consult the doctor For all others, bug
of your druggist, The Worm syrup, and il he has
it not. send to DR. +. +. KUNKEIs, 25g n. Ninth
Street, Philadelphia Pa. Advice by mail free :;
send three-cent stamp.
EF KTNKEL'S BITTER VIM; OF IRON
Has never been known to fail in the cure Of weak
ncss attended with symptoms. indispOsiti0n to ex-
ertion, loss OF memory, difficulty in breathing,
weakness. horror Of disease, weak. nervous trcm-
bling dreadful horror OF death, night swcats, cold
feet, dimness Of vision laugucT, universal lassi-
tude Of the muscular system, enormous appetite.
with dyspeptic symptoms, hot hands, flushing Of
the body dryness Of the skin palIid couutenance
and eruptons on the face. purifying the blood.
pain in the back heavincss in the eyeItds frequent
black spots flying before the ewes. with suausfon
and loss of sight, want Of attention &c Sold only
in al 90 BOTTLES or bottles for So 90 As for T. r
KunkeTs Bitter Wine Of Iron and take no other.
Ask your druggist, and ii he has il not. send TO
Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Advice free send three
cent stamp. 4 Aschenback = Miller. sole Awents
n. w; cor. Third and CallowhfI Streets, Philadcl-
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
TEN DOLLARSi
E:ta.G:hs. about laa-Faafth d Century
OPEN EVERY DAY UNTIL lOO'CLOCk, Pm.
Reversible 0V6rCOats /!

The Reversible Overc0at rrst manifested Itself
one year ago but did not get fair hold on public
favor until the present season It is made without
lining, of course, and the seams are arranged ir
such way that there is no wrong side 70 it. one
side Of the cloth is finished in variety Of styles,
such as diagUuals, mixed. etc. ETC. and the other
is usually quilted plaid OF check. The pockets,
too are so ingeniously contriyed that no ms--cr
which side Of the coat IS out they are always IN tho
right place. ready for business. We viii show tLls
week all the Reversible Goats We hsve: also, every
thing in our line that you ask for. II VIII puzzle
you to ask for anything we haven't Eot.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
Nos. 3l7 and $40 Arch Street,
PHILAD Ell PHIA.

Ratios Reduced to S2.OO per Day.
The travelling public viii stiu ind at this Hotel
tho same liberal provision flr their comfort 1t is
located in the immediate centres or business and
amusement, and the different Rail Road dcDots.
well as All parts OF titv city easily accessible
by street cars constantly passing the doors II Of
fers special Inducements for those visiting the city
Tor business or plea asure.
Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
JOS. NJ. EEGER, Proprietor.
Philadelphia Nov. ]. lSS0.-tf.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18

and especially uyERCOATS. We are prepared
to show almost an unlimited assortment OF every
thing in Clothing and Underslotblug, but the
general display Of the week Sc In uFls1-1tz lr e.
cry sort.
Itfsas pleasant TO talk about the newest sr
finest things as It is % wear them, but not a.. -
You want to pay for them We have egus. r--5
to sell cheap garment that simply keeps ont -.a
damp and cold. even though they may be a Is.
rough Thousands who viii read this to-day We.
be glad to learn that
4 GOOD SATIN OVER RCO4Ts
heavy enough TO give q sense o. warmth; substau
tial enough for the r5uahest wear, and good look
ing enough for better use. can be h- 2 here
FOR $500 OR 5000.
Other merchants will look r-th che same liking
for Esquirnauz Beaver at $40 TO $3.50, and the
Chiuehiua cvercoats al SIS to So.
We have no time TO write nor have you patience
10 read auythiua like an accpaut oI what we sl0v-
tLis week. Here is the place to use your eyes and
your judgment Here We VIII not tire you with
descriptions beforehand
REMEMBER THIS
Whatever you buy that does not sull sou. isn't
sold at all. Come back with st the first minute
You can. lou are as free as iryou had your money
in your pocket. You shall have your money back
n your pocket If you want it, but take good care
Of The garments for u.s. go long as cur interest in
them continues.
GODFREY WOLF,
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
THERE was once a pitilul plumber,
Who was meekness itself in the summer,
But the frost made his pile"
And he now has the style
OF a brass mounted f,hicauo drummer

The word plumber" is synonymous the world
over with extoTtion and greed. Whether il is lust
right to thus classify tradesman who has been
much of a necessity during the present Winter is
clear III mind, but il is fact worthy of re-
mark that reflections OF similar character are
never eaet on the name of Jas. J. Murphy. who does
heavy clothing business at log Clinton street.
JohntoTR. On the contrary, he is known every
where as a gentleman who deals only in square
goods asking for the same price which is fair as
between seller and buyer, and such n dealer we
recommend him to our readers. In addition to a
very large stock Of general clothing he has fine
line Of Ovsreoats on hand which, owing to the APP
prOarh Of warmer wea her, will be distributed
amongst customers for whatever is ohered-pro-
vfded the equals first cost.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
To ANDY O'DoSNELL.


Agcd = years, months and Il dsys.
NO. we viii not mourn our loved one. sleeping
Past awakening here,
As tho no hope were lett us in our weeping,
Our sad hearts to cheer
For beyond the dark clouds floating 0 er US
Hidden from cur sight;
He's only gone little while before Us
To the realms OF Light.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18

WE Rave JUST BOUGHT
AT ASSIGNEE'S SALE
A LAEGR AND SELECT STOCK or
OMOroIIc and Shir1c

made Of heavy duck, and as we have no room 90
keep them very long we viii give cur patrons the
benent Of the bargain we got I'm the purchase ly
selling them at FIFTY CENTS PER sETT o- at
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS f1r each article seTz-
ateIy. They are worth at least DOUBLE THE
MONEY.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
I'VE travelled East. and I've travelled West,

Eggs, So cts. per dozen.-Erchdnqe. Fry pack
age OF NJ h. RoBEGrs' POULTRY PowDEns. prepsT-
ed nv SINEs' M'F'0 Co. Of Philadelphia, Pa, for
sale by all leading druggists and then ifthey don't
Law. they are only lis O. "go 60 pot
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
T0CAI. AND PERSONAL.
COUNTY COMMITTEE.

r., members Of the Democratic County Commit, i,
Tee tees.s5rrE 49, on Monday, Feb. 2Ist, tnst.- at
80 = N for the purpose Of devising means LOT
l:SU .fr., future primary elections All members
~, t,ansrlfttee are earnestly urged to attend
- q f,Ee whatever action they may deem adVi'a-
81 W H. MCMULLES.
DC Chairman County Committee.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18
A LAwYrR's brief is very long,

LAwYER7s brief is very long,
And Mr.. White is black:
man is dry when nc is green.
And when he's tight he's slack;
A fire Is hot when it is cO9led,
A lamp is heavy thOngh its light;
shoe is bought when il is sold,
A man see when out of sight
These sentences appear to go by the rule Of con-
traries, but, on examination, such viii be found
not to be the fact. Take "a shoe is bought when
it is sold, for example. 1t is bought by yourself
and sold by s. Blumeuthal. 1il9 Eleventh avenue
Altoona-you see. Of course, we assume you buy
from BIume thai for the boots aud shoes he deals
In the very best put on the market, and are
given to customers at prices which have never
failed to please. Ladies and gentlemen, as well
"a those OF younger growth. can procure from him
precisely the style they want they finest material
or of the coarsest texture, bot all made to wear.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-02-18

GENTLEMEN had the pleasure Of trying several
OF your Uprigh. Pianos, and must pay you sin
cere compliment for the power of tone and excel
lent quality Of touch in your trumcnts. No less
delighted was with one OF your Grand Planes,
which l consider fully entitled TO take its rank
among the very best in the country. and hope viii
be played in concert halls frequently. l wish YOU
all the success you 80 fully deserve, end remain.
YCuFs very Truly, GCTTHCLD CAnLBEEC.