davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

EVER since the iron-clad prohibitory
liquor law OF Kansas went into opera
tion, Governor st. John, of that State,
in various public addresses, AS well as
in interviews with newspaper reporters,
has declared that the law was satisfac-
tory to the people of the State-that it
was fully realizing the most sanguine
expectations of its friends, and special
ly of himself. And yet this same Gov
ernOr has issued proclamation which
not only declares that there exists in
the cities of Atch inson, Topeka, Leaven-
worth, Wyando.te and Dodge City a
combination engaged in violating the
law, but also Offering high rewards for
the arrest and conviction of the Offend
ers. In addition to this, it is announced
that st. John is about to visit the East
ern States for the purpose Of raising a
fund of fifty thousand dollars, 70 be ex-
pended in enforcing the provision of the
Jaw, which amounts to an open confes-
sion that instead of being the grand sue
cess he has been in the habit of claim
ing for it, it is complete and dismal
failure. If there was any DOUBT on this
subject from the action of Gov. st. John
himself it has been removed BY Charles
Robinson, who went to Kansas from
Massachusetts, became it's first Cover
nor after its admission as a State, and
who has always been a strong advocate
OF the cause of temperance. His views
as to the practical effect Of the law are
entirely at variance with the public ut
terances of Gov. st. John previous to
the issuing of his proclamation. In a
letter to some Of his old friends In Mas
sachusetts Ex-Governor Robinson asserts
that there is more liquor drank in Kan
sas now than at any time previous to
the passing OF the prohibitory amend
ment, and he even goes so far as to warn
the friends of temperance against con-
tTloutIng to the anti-liquOr fund pro.
posed to be raised by st. John, believ-
ing as he says that the money would be
squandered for'politIcaI purposes and in
keeping up feeling OF excitement thro'-
out the State that ought not to be suf-
fered to exist, Here is a direct arraipu-
ment of the efficiency Of the Kansas ex-
pertinent in pTOhibitory legislation.
made by a competent judge and war
rants the conclusion that like similar ex-
periments III other States it has resulted
~ conspicuous failure.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

The scramble for Office at Washing
ton during the last two weeks is repre-
sented to have been without parallel.
The frightful array of thirsty patriots is
made up of Arthur Republicans, Blaine
Republicans, Readjuster, or Repudia-
tion Republicans, from "Ole Virginny, -
Greenback Republicans, and even some
Republicans of the David Davis indie
pendent school. The impression has
gone abroad that Arthur represents a
new party, that this is brand new ad-
ministration, and every hungry Office
seeking Republican has turned his face
toward Washington and swarm through
its thorGughfares like pilgrims on the
roads to the holy well at Mecca. They
are there from the pineries of Maine and
the grape-gro wing valleys of California.
a moving mass of begging office-seekers,
most of them too lazy 10 work and all of
them intent upon living at the public
expense.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

WHOEVER it was who first suggested
Andrew G.. Curtin as a fit person to be
nominated by the next Democratic State
Convention for Judge of the Supreme
Court, is dangerous man, and ought
not to be permitted to run at large.
Curtin is a man of ability and made a
good Governor, but his ability is not of
the kind that qualities a man for high
judicia functions. He knows himself
better than any otner man can possibly
know him, and we are glad to learn that
he has distinctly forbidden his name to
be used i'll connection with the proposed
nomination. If Judge Sharswood de-
sires a denomination no Democrat in the
State ought to interpose an objection to
it. His eminent fitness is not question
ed, while his location is strong argu-
ment in his favor.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

THOMAS !. BARGER, Esq, a leading
and well-known Philadelphia Democrat,
and prominent member of the Bar or
that city, died on yesterday week, in the
forty ninth year of his age. He occas-
ionally visited this place on business,
being the owner of some lands in Reade
township, and as he was a prOmpt-pay-
ing subscriber, and always called at our
Office when he visited this section, we
became quite well acquainted with him
and formed high appreciation of his
character as a genialhigh toned gentle
man May he rest in peace. The Phil
adelphia Record Of Friday last pays the
following just and eloquent tribute to his
memory:
The sad duty is required Of The Record
this morning to announce the death of ThOs.
J. Barger. Our relations with him were OF
the closest. In many ways we knew him,
and in all he proved himself good and a true
man n-one with the kindest of hearts and
overflOwing with the instincts and attributes
Of a gentleman. He was not without faults,
as he was not without enemies; his humani-
ty made both. Those who knew him kne "
how much he deserved and how little he re-
ceived. In the small circle of which he was
the centre there is no one 70 fill his place.
In this hour of bereavement the recOlle ection
of his many good qualities will be to his fam
lily and his friends a consolation greater than
earthly possessions can give-an earnest OF
the better life.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23
TERRIAKE EXPLOSION.
FOUR CHILDREN INSTANTLY KILLED BY
DYNAMITE.

DYNAMITE.
About half-past five O'Clock this morning
says the Huntingdon Semi Weekly NeJrS Of
Monday, an explosion Of giant powder (dyna-
mitel occurred at the house of a miner
named Joseph Ingram. who resided in the
suburbs OF Mount Union, this county. by
which he and his wife were seriously injured
and four of his five children were instantly
killed. a few days since Ingram purchased
box containing twenty sticks Of dynamite,
and placed the box in the second story OF his
residence. The powder frOZe, and before
going to work this morning he foolIshly took
ten of the explosives and placed them in the
oven of the cooking stove to thaw them
His wife was busily preparing the breakfast,
and it IS thought his children were standing
near the stove warming themselves when
the dynamite exploded with terrible result.
The twO-StOry house was completely demOl-
ished, two of the youngest children were
blown to the rear of the building a consider
able distance and instantly killed his wife
and oldest daughter were blown to the front
of the building, and Ingram was found IN
the lar, together with two OF ms children,
both of whom were killed.
The bodies of the four children, two boys
and two girls, one a babe OF clever months,
were feaTfully mutiated, and was a sicken-
ing sight to behold the little forms lying be
side the ruins of their former home, thelr
heads battered beyond recognition. ingram
was eXtricated from the ruins and conveyed
to a neichbOr's house His right arm was
shattered, and his face and body badly cut
He was conscious and related how the accl-
dent happened. The real extent Of his in
iures is not known but it IS thought he
may recover. His wife was struck in the
breast by fragment of the stove and bled
profusely, it Is believed she will survive
The oldest daughter aged about twelve
years, was the only one of the inmates that
escaped serious injury. Her right leg was
bruised, but as soon as she recovered from
the shock of the explosion she ran to her
grandmother house, a short distance away,
and told the sad story of what had occurred.
Ingram 5 age is abOnt 40 years, and he has
been employed in digging ore Tor Mr.. John
Whitehead. 1t seems to have been his habit,
rs it is said to be of other miners, to thaw
the powder by placing it in the oven Of q
stove notwithstanding Instructions and
warnings to the contrary, and the fearful
catastrophe by which four of the children
were sacrificed, was the result OF careless
ness.
An inquest upon the bodies of the fou'
children was held by Squire Mcintosh, out
a verdict has not been rendered at this wri
ting The bodies were placed in the charge
of Mr.. Harmon, Steward of the Aims House
and will be buried tomorrow.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

GUITEAU's trial is still in progress and
will not come to an end in much less than
ten days or two weeks His msolence to
the court, counsel and witnesses continues
to be same as from the first day of the trial.
1t is an old saying that NAH who acts as
his own lawyer, has fool for his client, and
as Guiteau has been playing that role we re-
gard his conviction as a foregOne conclusion.
Some of the London papers think that his
outrageous conduct is attributable to the
fact that our judges and lawyers do not wear
wigs and gowns in court. This, however, is
m = ely one Of John Bulls fancies.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23
Cambria fireman.
ERENsBURG. pa,
FRIDAY, DEC. -, 1851

HORACE GREY, now Chief Justice of
Massachusetts,, was nominated by the
President on Monday last to succeed the
late Nathan Clifford as an Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States. Judge Clifford was q
Maine man and Democrat of the first
water. The New England States were
fairly entitled to his successor, and if
Judge Gray is the man the Boston pa
pers say he is, his appointment is good
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

'YIELD Nor TO Observation-Disclosures Ely's
Cream Balm thorough trial if you would
be cured of Catarrh, Hay Fever, Catarrhal
Deafness, or quickly relieved of colds in the
head.
Cream Balm effectually cleanses the nasal
passages of catarrhal virus, causing healthy
secTetiOnS, allays Inflammation and irritation
protects the membranal Innings of the head
from additional colds, completely heals the
sores and restores the sense of taste and
smell. Beneficial results are realized by a
few applications. A thorough treatment as
directed will cure CataTrh, Hay Fever, etc.
The Balm is easy to use and agreeable. Sold
by druggists at 80 cents. On receipt of 90
cents will mail package Send for circu-
lar with full information.
ELY's CREAM BALM Co., Owego, y. Y.
For sale in Ebensburg, by ali druggists.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

a NEW POSTAL REGULATION REIATrSc
To NEWSPAPER SUPPLEMENTS. A citing T.
NJ. General HattOn has authorized the fol
lowing ruling
No supplement containing any advertisement
whatever can he allowed in the mails at the second
class rate unless the publisher makes affidavit
that the ssm7 rates are paid 10 him for the adrer
tismeuts contained in the supplement as for thns,
IN the body OF the paper itself Publishers desIrfnl
TO send out supplements should file with the post
master the following afhdavit.
The undersigned. publisher OF the
hereby makes oath that neither he nor anv orhe
proprietor. clerk, agent OF employe within hi
knowledge, will send or cause or permit 10 be sen
through the mails at the second class (pouud1 rat
any supplement containing any advertf ser1put
Whatever except such advertisements as are uaI
paper itself
tName and place)
Sworn and subscribed before me this - da
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

BURIED ALIvE.-While James Cotter was
digging ditch from Kistler's tannery to the
river through Fifth street, in Lock Haven
last Friday afternoon, and while at work
alone in the trench, q fall of earth came in
upon him. He was in a standing POSITION,
and the earth covered him half way uD to his
shoulders. The poor man begged for help
for some one to come down aud rescue him
from living grave. 4 strap was put under
his arms, and efforts were made to pull him
out. 1t was of no USe-the earth had settled
tightly around him and his body could
not be removed. 4 young man named Ell
mer O'Ne!ll was the only person who was
willing to venture to his relief. After digg-
ing a short time, a second fall of ealth came
in completely covering poor COtter, and par
TALLY burying O'Neili. The attention of the
werkmen was now directed to the relief of
O'Neill, who had so heroicalIy descended in
the dangerous place to save a Ow-being
at great risk to his own life Luckily he
was seOn gotten out and driven home, where
it was discovered that he was only slightly
injured. The work of hunting for COtter
nov commenced in earnest, although no
hopes of finding him alive were entertained.
His remains were found about 9 O'Clock at
night, badly bruised with a gaeh in the body
under the shoulder. Cotter was about 90
/ years of age.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

oN THIRTY DAYS TRAL.-We viii send Dr.
Dyes Celebrnted Electro -Noltsic Belts and other
Eiee6ic Appliances on trial for thirty davs 10
young men and older persons who are aflisted
win Nervous Debility. Lost Vitality etc guar
anteeluE speedy relief and com plete restoration Of
Nlfor and manhood. Also for Rhsunatisnn Nsu-
ISIs u :, Isralysls Liver and Kidney di1icultiss
huElsEes. and many other diseases. illustrated
lsmphlst sent free. Address Vonais Belt Cs
Marshall, NtSh. EEASs-Sv5
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23
Tho Rnrinoss ran,s Rest Frtenh-

Mr.. {. l.. Oudesluys, a leading importer
of Baltimore has stated that nothing has
done his dyspepsia, indigestion, ETC., so
much good as that most wonderful of all
tonic and reviving medicines-BroWn's s Iron
BitteTs. lust think of il at a super the 9TH
er night, although dyspeptic, he says he
ate at u o'clock, fried oysters, chicken salad
and ice cream, after which, taking a dose of
Iron Bitters, he never spent more pleasant
night, with no dyspeptic symptoms in the
morning
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

MOTHER SHIFTON's grand terrestrial srash-up
Predicted ior 1851 viii have 70 take place prett v
soon. or she will have to bear the 6dium OF ain
Ialse prophets. The planetary phenomena for
thls month are not pOtentious Of disaster and the
year viii likely out other years amid iovous-
ness and the customary festivities. and with many
new resolves for the new year 70 be broken as cir
cumstances create the necessity
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23
lSignature and tito

When such an af3davit has been fIed IL viii moi
be necessary 70 repeat Il except when the puh1jrs
ION changes hands But the making OF this = .f-
daVit viii not spence with the other requirsr-rs
IN regard 70 supplements; it will not secure th a.
hnlttnce oi handhis or posters OF advcrtfser-enrs
IN lorn intended Tor circulation independent OF
tne paper itself, or without the date of issue. nor
VIII ~ authorize the use OF cuts OF ilustra tfons
I paper.
Inc supplement- must contain matter which Is
printed IN the supplement Tor no other reason than
Ior want Of room In the body OF the paper aud
Which Would have ueen published but for this
reason and, therefore the advertisements couta
ed therein must be OF the class Of matter stvle Of
Illustration and display common TO the 1auer.
Postmasters viii be held responsible Tor the rafl
lng OF any matter in violation Of this ruling ana
are required 70 report all such violations coming
! under their notice.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23
PSORIASIS.

IL T. CarFeu-eT- ESQ Heulr-s .- 3
% lsHrl1sIs, or Lepr0sy- of twenty -af'
ing hE the CUTIcUEa Rrso1vEv- I-.a-
tTIIgURA and CUTIrUrA soar a--.--l
most wonderful case on record. Cure o.
before justice OF the peace and .-
zeuS- AT afflicted With ffehIu- rr. rlT
sL.u-- .-u- d U. --- LII - -----
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23
GREATEST or EaRrE

t. w. Adaruv. Newa-l-. Chic zare. .
EN- EuIE- arc the greatest med
d al fEe worst case salt rheuu rr o. ga
mother bad IL twenty years. and fu o..
10. ] believe C-TEgrH. would have sHl
elV arms, breast ar. head were erE.-..
years, which nothing relieved or elr. F.
tie CUTIcrEA RE-OLVEc.T lurerrE
CTEA and ITIT-ClA soar cElHla.a
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

KENZEL FELIX, a German carpenter, of
New York city, and for months confirmed
invalid hardly able to stir from his bed,
beat his wife's brains out with mallet on
Monday morning, and then took his own life
by cutting his throat and afterward hanging
Both were dead when found BY the police.
The couple had not been married year, and
in few weeks Mrs. Felix would have be-
come a mother. Monday morning Mrs.
Felix visited the police station, stating that
her husband was sick, and asked that he be
taken to the hospital. a sick wagon was
sent for him, but before it arrived Kennel
had killed his wife and taken his own life.
10 oil
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

TERRIBLE EXPLOSION III AN ENGLISH
COAL MINE.-An explosion occurred about
noon on Monday last in a colliery at Bolton,
Eng, and the first suppositon was that 1SO
persons had perished, as 200 descended into
the pit that morning, but the latest news is
that only "a were killed and SO injured. The
explosion occurred in the OrrelI pit, which
was considered one of the safest in Lanca-
shire, as neither gunpOwder was used for
blasting nor furnaces for ventilation. The
Arley pit which is $50 feet below the Orrell,
was affected by the explosion in the latter,
and for a time it was feared that many OF the
miners in the ATley pit had been suffOcated.
This apprehension was subsequently TelieV-
eG, however, by the rescue OF the entire par
ty, 100 in number, some of whom, employed
in the upper seam, were seriously burned.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23
POVERTY AND DISTRESS.

That poverty which produces the greatest
distress is not of the purse, but of the blood.
Deprived Of its richness it becomes scant and
watery, condition termed dnenia in medi-
cal writings. Given this condition, ana scro-
fulous swellings and sores, general and ner-
vous debility, loss of flesh and appetite,
weak lungs, throat disease, splitting of blood
and consumption are among the common re-
suits. 1t you are sufferer from thin, poor
blood employ DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, " which enriches the blood and
cures these grave affections. Is more nu-
tritive than cod liver oil, and is harmless to
any condition of the system, yet powerful to
cure. By druggists.
MAJ. HICKS, convicted Of murder, will be
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

NEW BLOOMFIELD, Miss, Jan. 2, 1851
wish to say to you that l have been suffer
ing for the last hve years with a severe itch
ing all over. L have heard of Hop Bitters
and have tried it. l have used up four bot
ties, and it has done me more good than all
the doctors and medicines that they could use
on or with me. l am Old and poor but wish
to bless you for such relief by YOu .medi-
cine and from the tormentsol the doctors.
have had fifteen doctors at me. One CAV c
me seven ounces or solution of arsenic an
other took four quarts of blood from me.
All they could tell was that it was skin sick
ness. Now, after these four bottles of your
medicine, my skin is well. clean and smooth
"a ever. HENRY KNOCHE.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

Israel GraZier, farmer Of Logan town
ship, Blair county. last week shot and killed
five deer, near Petersburg, Huntingdon coun-
ty, three of which were killed on the after
noon of one day and the other two on the
forenoon of the next
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

THERE is NOTHING LIKE IT.-Tbe failing
powers of digestion, assimilation, secretion
and eXcretiOn, are restored to permanent
health, strength and activity, by takin g
Browns Iron BitteTs-a true tonic a per
feet strengtheneU a sure reviver
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

A BOAT containing fourteen persons left
Galway, Ireland, Thursday evening, for the
ATran Islands. Midway of the passage a
storm was encountered, in which the boat
was sunk, and all hands perished.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

ANSWER THIS QUEsTION.-Why do so
many people we see around us seem to pre-
fer to suffer and be made miserable by indi-
gestion, constipation, dizziness, loss Of appe-
tite, coming up of food, yellow skin, etc,
when for 40 cts. F. James, Druggist, Ebens-
burg. Pa, will sell them ShilOh's VitaliZer,
which is guaranteed to cure in every in
estance? TA-1.-e.O.w.ly.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23
FnrR sfndents at Wacnnsta- ~ stnle

FOUR students at Nacousta, Wis stole a
farmers gate. The college faculty con.
demned them to expulsion, or the alternative
of whatever punishment the farmer might
infiict. He sentenced them to chop four
cords of his wood and deliver it to pool
widow. They did it to the music Of a band
and the plaudits of a crowd that watched
the operation.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23
(iUtiCUE:
Blood POisOfiiHqs. SsrOTfi!oa
GERS and Itching HUmC1
i SSCeSses ana Gland
UIUT Seedlings.
Lad PnIscNIHC.

Ir- Albert Etu-srurr. ksel5. ". b. d
with tad lumlr on hands .IL Ts-a -
blood poisoning. .EH l- @ painter a
Wulld break ON. craHa- gpel- and rEa sE-
from the flesh I- large pieces -.H.r-- 81
tuual itching and singing. Islrsl.s--
e1tes- used t'-TE.LEa EE=u-.-ENE .-..-.
CJTICrEh and tIrIu--Ea -Uau. extern.
less rlau three months effected
and has not been troubled since. I--
BullarI g. Poster. Druggists. Ee.-H p
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

1 WAS given up to die from disease of my
limbs | took PERUEA and il cured me-
J. IRwIN, Hope, Pa. At new drug stors.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23

MAJ. HICKS convicted of murder, will be
hung at CovingtoD, KY, Jan. %.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23
THE ERA OF INVESTIGATION.

The revelations in the Tax Office inYesti-
cation confirm what was first stated The
investigation of the Aims House has begun,
and the only apprehension felt is on account
of the Guardians of the Poor having employ
ed able and astute lawyers, who act as if
they intend to take charge of the case. In
the inquiry into the management of the Gas
Trust, the Judges have set it aside by mere
technicali:y the power of the City Solicitor
has been taken away, and the criminals are
screened by the statute of limitation. Judges
are merely men subject to passions, and
their decisions are such at times as TO sug-
gest that their election might with prOpriety
be withdrawn from partisan influence. Per
haps it is good for the order of society that
the decisions Of the Court are received as
law.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1881-12-23
TIE ELECTRIC LIGHT.


Chestnut street at night is not as light as
day, but is lighter than it ever was before
The electric light on Chestnut street is fairly
satisfactory now, but after awhile the illu-
mination will be even more brilliant. As it
is, everybody prefers the new light to the
gas light, and there is no doubt about the
new system being extended throughout the
city.
DEATHS OF CENTENARIANs.
Last week three citizens of Philadelphia
died in the one hunGredth year of their age,
and this week the death of Mrs. Rachel Ma
horn is announced at the age of 100 years, 8
months and 20 days. Prior to her death
there were four generations residing in the
same house in which she died Three chill
dren, twenty grandchildren and twenty
three great grandchildren survive the old
lady.
FROZEN FISH.
Frozen shad, salmon, and othe varieties of
fish, are now being freely offered in the Phil
adelphia markets. large sized shad can
De had for sixty cents and roe shad for a
dollar. The frozen" FISH are almost as
good as when "fTesb." BY this recently ap-
piled process Of freezing fish there need be
no longer any stated fish season. G. n. S.