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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1882-06-23

~-1STgnificant in comparison. It often grows
in the most inaccessible situations. and the
best timber is procured only by great diff
Guilty. The largest log ever cut in Honduras
was, when squared, seventeen feet long, four
feet and nine inches wide. five feet and four
inches thick, measured five thousand one
hundred and sixty eight feet, board measure,
and weighed fifteen TONS It's uses are well
known. The wood is firm and solid, and
susceptible of a high degree of polish. Some
times, when the grain is unusually beautiful
it commands very high price. On ore oc-
casion, we are told that three logs, thirty
eight inches square, and fifteen feet long,
brought fifteen thousand dollars. The wood,
which was of exquisite beauty and cIoseness,
was cut up into thin veneers for the most
costly piano-fortes.
The celebrated taxodium, of Uhapultepec,
in Mexico, was one hundred and seventeen
feet in circumference, and was thought to be
over five thousand years old.
The largest tree of which history furnishes
any record is the great chestnut tree of
Mount -Ftna. 1t was said to he sixty-fouI
feet in diameter; and so great was its re.
nown that it was marked in all the ancient
maps. As late as 177O, when it was visited
by Brydone. the interior Of the huge trunk
was all decayed and it was divided into sew
eraI monster trees, with bark and branches
only on the outer side though traces of its
having once been united in one prodgiOus
forest monarch were plainly apparent, both
above and below the surface Later pub
lie road was made through it, wide enough
for two coaches 20 drive abreast, A hut was
also built in the interior, for the accOmmoda-
ton of the wandering nut gatherers of the
vicinity. This noted tree was probably sew
eraI thousand years old and quite likely it
had passed its meridian long before the ty-
rant Nero reigned i'm Rome, OF before Julius
Cesar went on his eventful journey to Gaul
and BritOn. But time in its steady and un-
deviating march finally levels all things and
the great chestnut has long since passed into
a venerable ruin. Centuries ago, before de-
cay bad commenced, it was looked upon as
the glory of the forest; and it was visited by
thousands, from all quarters of the then
known world. But its fame and greatness
are known no more. Like the mighty en-
pires of Greece and Rome its grandeur and
magnifcence has passed away, and we know
of its former existence only as we read the
records of the past Ballous Monthly Maya
zine tor July.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1882-06-23

An exchange thinks there is something in
advertising after all: ASK some men for
an advertisement and they viii answer that
they don't believe in advertising-a paper is
never read. Let a man be caught kissing
his neighbor's wife or trying to hold mp the
side OF a barn some dark night and his tone
changes Immediately, and if a printing Office
is in a garrett Of seventeen-story building
lie viii climb to the top to beg the editor to
keep quiet-don't publish it in the paper. %
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1882-06-23

An aggrieved party wanted a certain ed
itor 90 apologize for saying that be was half
drank on a certain occasion. The editor
peared owe stated last week that AIr. B.
was not fit to be public officer as he was
half drunk all the time. We wish 10 correct
the above, as every one knows that Mr.. 3.
never does anything by halves"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1882-06-23
AMERICA.
BY JOHN BOYLE o'RE1LLY.

Read at the Reunion Of the army Of the Potomac at
Detroit, on June II, ISeR.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1882-06-23

go. T-'-f Nf-us. il set Reeds only
--tl5, e, AZ 1925 up. Rare HoIiday
81 j" "Eits W can On EFATTy
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
The Star Route Cas.r.

Washington, March 23--'rho cases of
the United States against Thos. J. Brady.
ex-senator S. w. Dorsey, II. NJ. Wales
and others, defendants, in the star route
cases was called in the criminal court this
morning. None Of the defendants in
court. Counsel for the deiense said they
we're not prepared to plead.
Colonel Bliss said the government had
waited long enough. He understood that
one of the defendants had shown his ap.
probation. of the importance of the
charges against Inn by leaving this city
for New Mexico. He stated that ID. w.
Dorsey had not been placed under bonds
and asked the court to compel his atten.
dance. 1t is said there was no need of
such preceding; there was nothing in
the charges to cause his flight; he is NO
more afraid Of them than is hunger Of a
mince pie.
The prosecution, however, insisted up
on Dorsey's arrest and the court issued q
warrant. The hearing was than post.
poned until Saturday next.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
Proposals for Fresh Beef Ca,.le.


HeadquaIters Department Of Dakota,
Office Chief Conmissary of Subsistence.
Fort Smelling, Mimi, March 10th, 1882,
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, subject
~ to the usual conditions, will be received at
this office until II o'clock, q. M. on Thursday,
the 10th day of April, 1882. at which time and
place they will be opened in the presence of
bidders, for furnishing for the Subsistence
Department dpsr gen g 3. Army one huadred and
hoof, to be delivered between the Lat day of
July, 1882, and the 10th day of July, 1852, as
follows:
At Fort Hale, D.T....... 65 head.
At Fort Sisseton. u. 500. 20 head.
At Fort Stevenson, d. T............ so head,
Proposals will be received up to and opened
at the same hour at the several posts by the
Post Commissary receiving proposals for his
own post only.
tits expressly understood that the contracts
made under this advertisement shall not be
construed to involve the United States in any
obligation for payment in excess of the appro-
priation granted by Congress for the purpose.
BLANKS for proposals., with Bidders Bonds
| giving full information as to the quality and
number Of Beef Cattle required; manner of
bidding; conditions to be observed by bidders;
and terms of contract and payment. will be
| furnished on application to this Office, OF to
the Commissary at any of the posts:
! Ihe government reserves the right to reject
| any or all proposals.
marked Proposals for Beef Cattle, and ad.
dressed to the undersigned, or to the Com.
''+'sSAfs at Tue post n. No 4. ios MORGAN,
| Major and C. g., q. s. Army,
Chief Commissary of Subsistence.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
Proposals for Fresh Beef and Fresh
Mutton.

Headquarters Department Of Dakota,
Office Chief Commissary of Subsistence,
Fort Smelling, Mimi. March % 1882.
1bo pnSPsAas n Ps.ts srsses,
this Office until II o'clock a. m. on Thursday,
the 18th day Of April 1872 at which time and
place they will be opened in presence Of bid
Subsistence ID Department, % G A1n Af@y at z Can m
tonment Bad Lands, Forts Bennett, .Buford,
Hale. A. Lincoln, Meade, Pemblna. Randall,
f. and 4. Fort sneiina Ainn.. during ring the f Zeal
year commencing July LIST, 1ss2
Proposals. will be received up to aud opened
at the same hour ct the several posts by the
Post Commiasary receiving proposals for his
own post only.
Separate proposals are invited, and will be
above mentioned, for furnishing At Fort Smell
ing. Mimi, during same period, such quantities
Of Fresh Mutton for issue, and choice cuts of
Fresh Beef and Mutton for sales, as may be
1t is expressly understood that the contracts
made under this advertisement shall not be
construed to involve the United States in any
obligation for payment in excess Of the appro-
Blanks for proposals, with Bidders Bonds
and Circular of Instructions to Bidders, "
giving full information as to the quality and
PTg9b6;abe quantity Of Bet required manner OF
and terms of contract and payment, will be
furnished on application to this Office, or to the
C9mmisssry at any of the posts.
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
Envelo2es containing proposals should be
and addressed to the undersigned, or to the
Commlssary at the post bld for; g Mopc.v
Major and G. g., o. 8. Army,
Chief Commissary of subsistence.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
GRANTS OPINION.
His Estimate of General Rosecrans not
avery Flattering One.

His Estimate of General Rosecrans not
avery Flattering One.
Chicago, March, 2l.-Thos. L. Nichol.
in an interview this afternoon. said lie
believed the Garfield Chase Rosecrans
letter genuine aud truthful. and it &C.
corded with what he had often heard
from Gen. Gartield's own lips regarding
the army of the Cumberland. The letter
spoke warmly of Rosecrans, as Garfield
himself always did il conversation. Gar
field believed Rosecrans was wrong. but
believed in his principles. Col. Nichol
continued: Soon after the election of
lS8O, Garfield gave me letter to be de-
room in the Fifth Avenue hotel, New
York. to hand him the letter. We had
perhaps half on hours conversation
about the campaign generally, and the
Morey letter matter in particular Dur
Ing the conversation Grant said there
were two men that Garfield could never
recognize or speak to- without great
sacrifice of his own self respect, Hewitt
and Rosecrans. He said Hewitt's con.
duct was outrageously indecent, but
that Roseclan was great deal worse.
for Garfield had been the best friend he
ever had. He had stood ur for him.
apologized for his blunders, explained
and excused them, and defended him
for seventeen years, when if it hadn't
been for Garfield he would have long
ago sunk out of sight into the obsourity
which was all his worthlessness entitled
him to. He said he hoped Garfield had
found him out at last, and would let him
take care of himself hereafter. He never
was fit to command an army, and he
wouldn't or couldn't, or rather couldn't,
obey orders. He was what he (Grantj
called constitutional subordinate
man who would get selfish prejudice
into his head and stick to it, and act on
it against the judgment and reason of
everybody else-and absolutely was in.
capable OF seeing any force in any
facts or arguments in conflict with
what was his theory. He said Rosen-
Grams would have utterly destroyed the
army of the Cumberland and had most
destroyed it-if it hadn't been for the
intelligence of the army itself, and es-
pecially OF such subordinate officers as
Garfield.
Col. Nichol concluded: This converse
tion occurred about week after the
election. have given you exactly his
ideas and very likely his exact language
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
A Tug Explosion,

Philadelphia, Pa, March 2s.-The tug
boat. Henry c. Spratt, exploded boiler
this morning, killing four men. Geo.
Scully, captain, was blown over house
top in Water street. The dead bodies %
Bernad McCaren aud Patrick Flanagan,
firemen, and man by the name of Nc
Garry. have been recovered. Jno. Lyons,
engineer and two others are missing.
Immediately following the explosion, the
flames broke out in all directions. Pier
No. 8. occupied as passenger and freight
station of the Philadelphia and Atlantic
city railroad took fire and was destroyed.
Tue tug Ella, lying at the wharf below,
also took fire and sank after being well
burned. Windows were shattered in all
directions for squares. Three dead bodies
were found in the street. The enginee,
has been found. having made very mar
row escape.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
Latest by Mail.

Natchez. March 2l.-There is a fresh
break in the levee, and nearly the whole
OF Concordia Parish is almost certain to
be submerged.
Arkansas City, March 2l.-Terrene, at
the junction Of the White with the
Mississippi river, caved last night. Three
stores and two saloons were lost.
Tucson, A. T., March 2l.-The body of
Frank Stowell, brother of the famous
scout, "Texas jack" was found beside
the railroad track this morning riddled
with bullets.
Little Rock, March 2l.-The police ar.
rested three noted desperadoes-Yaller
Hammer, Bill Meyers and Red McGin.
nis-to-night, They have been arrang-
ing plot to wreck the Iron Mountain
train.
Detroit, March 2l.-Gov. Jerome has
issued q statement to the public to the
eject that the sufferers from forest fires
have been provided for and that individ.
ual assistance is no longer required.
Chicago, March 2l.-Advi ,es from sew.
eral points in Wisconsin and northern
| Michigan indicate that heavy snow has
been falling all day. In some places it
is foot deep. Lumber men are actively
at work taking advantage of this wind
fall.
Memphis, March 2l-The relief steam
er General Bernard arrived to-day and
goes on to Helena. The captain reports
finding five families in Mississippi coun.
ty, Missouri, in piteous condition. He
says help will be- needed. Medicines are
much needed in the overhowed districts
Cincinnati, March 21-The Gazette's
Lexington special says: Geo. Ellis, who
made confession concerning the muir.
der of the Gibbons family at Ashland
and testified against Croft any Neal, who
were connected with the murder, made
an affidavit to-day that the confession
and testimony were not true.
Springfield, ILL.,. March 2l-The case
of smallpox first reported in Penn town
ship, Shelby county, proved fatal. Two
more members of the same family have
been attacked. An additional case Of
varioloid and one of smallpox have beer
reported from Quincy, making three in
fected families, oil in close proximity.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
GENERAL NEWS.
Four Men Killed by a Tug Ex.
pIosion in Philadelphia.
An Extensive Temperance Mas,
Meeting at Columbus, Ohio.
Temperance Convention.

. L.
Temperance Convention.
Columbus, Ohio, March 23-The Sun. {.
day law mass temperance con-
vention, called by Hon. Richard Smith
of Cincinnati, and supplanted by several
ministerial associations, convened this
morning with representatives from all
the states. and large delegations from
more prominent cities. The gathering
is representative one and composed of
clergymen OF all denominations, and
prominent temperance men.
The convention was called to order BY
the Rev. DIR. Moore, of Columbus, and
Mayor Hurst, of Chillicothe, was made
temporary chairman. He spoke briefly
on the object of the convention, which
was to protest against encroachments of
the rum power, by urging the passage by
the legislature of the Smith amendment
to the Stubbs law.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23

a Call to the American People.
Washington, March 23-The following
call has been issued to the American
people:
The president, having signed the treaty
Of the Geneva conference and the senate
having ratified the presidents action,
the American association Of the Red
Gross, organised under the provisions Of
said treaty, proposes at once to send
agents among tho sufferers by the recent
floods, with view to ameliorating their
condition 30 far as can be done
by human aid and means at hand,
@ Contributions are urgently 80
licited. Remittance of money may be
made to Hon. Chas. j. Folger, secretary
of the treasury and chairman Of the board
Of trustees, or his associate, Hon. II. s.
Lincoln, secretary of war, and Hon. Geo.
B. Loring, committee on agriculture.
Contributions of wearing apparel, bed
ding and provisions should be addressed
to the Red Gross agent ut Memphis
Vicksburg and Helena.
(Signedl CLARA BARTON.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23

A COss0A, Coso o. Oose Ihs,o0t
should be stopped Neglect frequently
results in an INCuRABLx LUNG D1sHAsH
CoNsuxPToR ION. BROWNS BRON-
CHIAL TROCHES do not disorder the
stomach like cough syrups and balsams
but ACT DIRsoTLY ON THE 1NF1AMEp
PARTS, sllsying irritation, give relief in
ASTHMA. BRoNcu1T1s, CouaHs, CATARRH,
and the THROAT TROUBLES which S1Na-
RRs AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS are subject
TO. For thirty years Browns Bronchial
Troches have been recommended by
physicians. and always give perfect salts.
faction. Having been tested by wide
and constant use for nearly an entire
generation, they have attained we'll mer.
tied rank among the few staple remedies
Of the age. Sold at 90. box every
where. Itu-th-s.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
Proposals for Military Supplies
Headquarters pepartment of Dakota,

Head9uarters Department of Dakota,
Office Chief Quartermaster,
cEa1Fn tSRf pRnpnig nsp1neiillng MINI; March ls lss2
~ to the usual conditions will be received at
this office or at the Offices of the Quartermasters
At At the 4 following named posts, and at Bismarck,
on the 18th day Of April, 1882, at which time
and place they will be opened in the presence
St 6idders Tor furnishing and delivery Of mill
July LIST, 1882, and ending June sOth, 1883, as
follows:
Wood, Coal, Hay, Straw, Corn, Oats and Bran.
OF such of said supplies as may be required at
&: Paul and Fort Smelling, MINI. Post and
Sisseton, Totten. Bnford. Stevenson. Abraham
Lincoln. Meade. Yates. Bennett, Hale, Randall,
sully, Cantonment Bad Lands, and Bismarck,
Custer. Ellis. Shaw, Missoula, Benton, Assinni-
boine, Maginnis and Camp Poplar River, NJ.
It any, as the government may need before June
S0th, 1852 ITO be paid for from current appropria-
tlons) will DO required, and the acceptance of
or execution of contract for the remainder
depends upon appropriation applicable for the
purpose by Congress-.
Proposals fer either class of stores mentioned,
| will be received. Separate proposals (in tripli-
cate are required fo- each post.
The Government reserves the right to rel ect
A preference will be given to articles of
domestic production.
In bidding for grain, bidder. are requested to
state the rate per 100 pounds. and not per
delivered in sacks. such grain riH not be receir-
ca " the sacks contain greater quantity than 100
| pounds.
Blank Proposals and printed circulars stat
ing the kind and estimated quantities required
at each post, and giving full instructions AZ to
| the mrnner of bidding, amount of bond to
accompany proposals, conditions to be observed
by bidders, and terms of contract and payment.
will be furnished on application to this office
| or to the Quartermasters at the various posts
named.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked Proposals
and addressed to the undersigned, or to the
respective Post or Depot Quartermasters.
| WM. MYERS.
Deputy Quartermaster General, g. S. a.,
| Chief Quartermaster.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
Tho Weather.

Washington, March s3.-The indica.
tions for the upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri valleys are: Generally fair
weather, winds mostly from northwest to
southwest. Slight rise followed by fall.
ing temperature and higher barometer
in the frat and in southern portion of the
last named district.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
CONGRESSIONAL.
HOUSE.

Washington, March 23-The debate on
the Chinese bill was resumed in the house
yesterday.
Richardson of South Carolina, and
Wise. of Pennsylvania, favored it. and
Morse, Dunnell, Orth and Joioe opposed
it.
Thursdays session then opened.
Mr.. Dunnell, from tho committee on
ways and means. reported back the bill
to amend tho laws relating to internal
revenue.
The Chinese bill was resumed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
Stat. Debt Reduction

st. Louis, March 23.-An Austin,
Texas, dispatch says the state purchased
from the estate of the late Chas. Nor
gan. of New York, $4,000 worth of its
own bonds, paying 140 bonds that were
due in 1904, with interest at per cent.
This ma kes reduction in the state debt
for the past twelve months of over one
million dollars, leaving it something less
than four million dollars.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
The Fatal Scoarce.

Chicago, March 23-A special to the
Evening Journal from Des Moines, Iowa,
says the small pox broke out in the coun.
ty Jail yesterday creating CONSERVATION
among the twenty inmates and among
the court and county officers, the Jail
being under the court room. Court ad-
lourned in haste, the premises are quar-
antined, and two convicts we're removed
to the pest house.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
Rewrv's CN,,bellc Sslre.

The BEST sALvE in the world for
Cuts, Sores. Bruises. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
letter, Ohapped Hands. Ohilblains,
Corns and oil kinds of Skin Eruptions,
Frecklcs and rmples. Be sure you get
HENRYB CARBOLIO SALVE, ~ all
Others arc but limitations and counter.
fefts. Price q cents.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
Shepherds Testimony Supple
mented by the Missing
Letter.
The Red Cross Association Asks for
Supplies for Flood Sufferers.
Colonel Bliss Asks for and Sc.
cures the Arrest of Star
Route Dorsey.
sh,pherl'. Examination Resumed.

hntpuefOh hxAtNlnAt1Hn KekuIned.
Washington, March 23.-The examin-
stion Of Shipherd was resumed this morn.
ing. The witness began by announcing
that the senator to whom he had often
referred was Senator Blair. The witness
tken produced copy of the letter to the
president Of May 2lst, which gave in de.
tail the claims and plans of the Peruvian
company. The letter referred to enclos.
ures. naming the prospectus Of the COM
pany, the draft of the agreement with
Peru, the claim Of title OF the Peruvian
company, and stated that it was deemed
best to 10y the whole matter before the
president and to avail Of such sugges-
tions as he might deem proper to BE-
made in tho premises; that no difficulty
was anticipated in settlement of all diff
ferenoes without asking further govern
ment aid than that already indicated. 1t
spoke of the magnitude of the interest
involved and an estimated value of the
guano at one thousand millions, and in.
dicated that ex-President Grant would
be president of the company. and that
its board OF directors would include gen.
tlemen we'll known and capable. Ship.
herd said he had been engaged in lively
Irritation with neuralgia. which had dc.
prived him Of rest and united him TO,
further examination to-day, and he
would therefore crave the indulgence Of
the committee and asked to be excused
for the day. Adjourned.
| THE MISSING LETTER.
Tho following is the full text Of th,
missing letter about which Shipherd yes
terday announced there must be fatal
|ity:
May 2l, 1sSl.-Sir: enclose herewith
the first copies given out. lst, the
prospectus of the Peruvian com
pany; I'd, draft memorandum
for agreement with Peru; 3rd, ditto, &C.
count sinking fund script; 4th, ditto,
claim Of title pursuant to intimation i1
my letter of the 29th ult. The Peruvian
government having no diplomatic agen
in this country, l have had free consul
tation with it's senior representative
]. F. Tracy, consul in this city. Tracy
is tho name of an American merchan
formerly resident at Lima and married
to Peruvian lady and one bred in Per,
for something like 25 years. He hal
held his present post and seems t.
be very intelligent a. tt
both Peruvian and Chilial
affairs and 10 keenly alive to Peruvian
interests. AZ TO the Cochst claim. b.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23
Capital Notes.

THE DEATH OF ADMIRAL sHoTTs.
Washington, March 23.-Secretary
Hunt received cable dated Montevideo,
stating that Admiral Shotts died at Stan
ley, Folkland island, on March 10Th, of
apoplexy and was buried there. He was
appointed to the navy from Kentucky.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-03-23

Dr.. Green Oryeenatea xsifters.
is the Oldest and best remedy for Dys-
pepsia, Billiousness, Malaria, Indigee.
tion, all disorders of the stomach and all
diseases indicating an impure condition
of the Blood, Kidneys, Liver, Skin, etc.