The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1882-03-31

Mccarthy, who was executed at Angeli-
ca, New Nork, last Friday, drank bottle OF
champagne in the forenoon and is said to
have been light spirited" " and talked fully
twelve minutes on the scatfOId, admitting the
killing and saying he would do the same
thing again under the same circumstances.
It may be some question, in view Of all the
facts, as to what spirit gave utteranee to such
sentiments.
Every administration has peace medal
Struck on FOR the Indians to be given them
between wars. That which was ordered
during Garfeld's administration has lust
beenreceived from the Philadelphia mint. u
is OF silver and bears the name ''James A
Garfield on the face, with a raised medallion
of the late President IN the middle, with
the date below. On the diverse side is de-
sign Of an indian and white man and agTi-
cultural implements.
Rose Eytinge Butler. better known 10
the theatrical world as Rose Evtfnge. some
time since brought suit for divorce against
her husband George H. Butler, on the ground
of adultery. The case was sent TO William
II. Ranerty 10 take testimony, and be report
ed IN favor Of the plaintiff. Judge Larre-
more, OF New York, on Saturday signed q
decree IN accordance with the report grant
ing divorce in favor of Mrs Butler The
defendant IS a nephew Of Benjamin F. But
Ter.
A man giving the name Of f. V. Clad
was arrested last week at No. COS Arch
street, Philadelphia, where he was found at
work with lathe on a number Of pieces Of
gold coin His plan was 10 Itake five dollar
gold pieces, saw of the top so that the mill
ing was not disturbed and take out about
Sl,4O worth Of gold from it and then III the
cavity with platinum and ht the pieces TO
gether again. Several pieces Of mutilated
com were found on his person, ahd in the
room.
President Jones, Of the Monogahela Nj
ners Association, in announcing his admis-
sion 70 the PjttSbmg bar. makes use ef the
Following language can along have been
anxious TO attain my admission to tie bar, so
ihat ih case the miners should desert me as
they have their past officers. l can drop on a
more profitable business. hope YOU all see
the point. This advantage to me having
Deen gained, and thus much anxiety removed,
l can the more devote mpself TO your inter
ests.'2
"A rare sight was witnessed at Wriqhts
vile, Pa, on Sunday moring last, on the
river in front Of that town. flock Of swans
twentv-siN in number, was seen at that time
about midway Of the river twentv-fOur OF
them being all white with black bills, the
other two also white excepting that their
backs were Of q dusky color. Thev were ap-
parently resting their weary wings for a
time or the placid waters OF the Susquehan-
ma with all the grace and elegance peculiar
to that aquatic fowl, and were driven of by
a couple OF rude boys.
The Philadelphia Record Of Monday last
SAYS Mrs. Hannah G. HembOld of No. SOB
North Broad street, died last SATURDAY. in the
99th year Of her age. She was the sole sur
ylvOr Of family Of fifteen children. eight
Gaughters and seven sons, each Of whom
lived over the age OF - years. She led very
active life, and hardly knew what sickness
was. Her mental faculties were perfectly
clear TO within day OF two of her death
Her recollection was particularly distinct Of
the yellow fever epidemic in 1893 She was
born near JeukntOwn. but her family re-
moved not long after To this city where she
has lived ever since