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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01
LincOIn's Speech at Gettysburg.

The cemetery on the battle field of
Gett Ysburg was consecrated on the 10
of November, 1864. The oTation was
delivered by Edward Everett, of Massa-
chusetts, and was an eloquent and i'm.
pressive address. The address of dedi
cation was delivered by the President, liz
that simple, inspired style in which be
at times was such a conspicuous master,
His words will last contem poTanenus
with the fame of the great struggle. Mr..
Lincoln said
"FOuTscore and seven years ago our
fathers brought forth upon this continent
new nation, conceived in liberty, and
dedicated TO the proposition that all men
are created equal. Now we are engaged
IN a great civil war, testing whether
that nation, or any nation, so conceived
and go dedicated, can long endure. We
are met on great battle field of that
war. We are met to dedicate portion
Of it as the final resting place of those
who here gave their lives that that ma
tlon might live. II is altogether fitting
and proper that we should do this. But,
in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate. We
cannot consecrate, we cannot halloE
this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have
NChSCNAoN0u IL ldl dOONO Oul pO"tI 10
add or detract. The world will little
note nor long remember what we say
here, but it can never forget what they
did here. 1t is for US, the living, rather
to be dedicated here to the unfinished
work that they have thus far so nob,y
carried on. 1t is rather for us to be here
dedicated 10 the great task remaining
before us-that from these honored dead
we take increased devotion TO the cause
for which they here gave the full meas
ure OF devotion-that we here highly
resolve that the dead shall not have died
IN vRln-that the nation shall, under
God, have a new birth of freedom. and
that Government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish
from the earth"
OF this exquisite effort, which drew
tears to the eyes of every one that heard
it, the Westminster ReUielo said. in an
uncomfortable burst OF admiration -
This Grafton hBs but one equal: that
pronounced upon those who fell during
the first year of the Peloponnessian
war ; and in one respect it is superior to
that great speech. II Is not only natural
fuller OF feeling, more touching and pa
thet:c, but we know with absolute Ger
tainty that it was really delivered. Ma
ture here takes precedence of art, even
though it be the art of Thucydides.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01

The Republican Congressional con-
bed at Somerset on Tuesday of last
week and continued 5alloting until Sat
urddy without any result, adjourned to
meet at the same place on Wednesday
last. Il is not at all likely that we will
be able this week to publish anything
definite regarding the action of the
conference. The supreme folly of each
county in a Congressional district en-
powering its own candidate to select his
conferrees is so apparent that it admits
or 10 defense whatever. Each candidate
selects as his conferrees men whom be
knows will adhere to hIm-men who
will die in the last ditch. Wherein is
the difference between this personal de
vOtiOn of the conferTees to the man who
is the choice of their county, and author
Izing the candidates themselves TO meet
and make nomination The absurd
conclusion to which this custom may
lead has just been illustrated in the
Crawford, Mercer and Butler district,
where the conferrees after ballOting for
weeks have confessed their inability to
agree, and have turned the matter over
to The Republican State Committee for
adjustment, with the chances largely in
favor of Roberts, the Crawford county
candidate. Why Simply because he
is enormously rich, and will contribute
literally to the campaign fund of the
State Committee. In this way and for
the reason stated a man may be foisted
on the Republicans Of the district whom
iC is we'll known they do not want. The
outcome in this district will be different
aud one of the four candidates now be-
fore The conference will be nominated.
At least this is our present impression.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01

A little more than year ago Gen.
Beaver delivered a speech at q public
meeting in Bellefonte, where he resides,
in which he took open ground in favor
of enforcing by appropriate legislation
I the provisions of the new constitution
| in regard to railroads. At that sine
there was very decided feeling through
out the state against the constitutional
right of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany 10 purchase the finished Beech
| Creek and the unfinished South Penn
sylvania roads. The question of consti-
tutiOnal right to do so was decided
against the Pennsylvania Railroad by
( the Dauphin county court, and the mat
ter is now awaiting final decision by the
Supreme court of the state. The same
Gen. Beaver, now the Republican nom
lnee for Governor. went to Pittsburg
last week and delivered speech at Mu-
sic Hall, in which he discussed a great
variety of subjects, but on the subject of
anti discrimination he seems to have
forgotten that we have q new ConstiIU-
tiOn at all. The constitution declares
that the provisions of Article XVII. TIE
AZ AT. AIL.s.i.-uiscTImInatiOn Article, shall be en-
forced by appropriate legislation, and
the men who framed the constitution
meant just what it plainly says. Gen.
Beaver, however, thinks and says that
the business can be better attended to
by Congress than by Legislature, and
that Congress at its late session actually
covered the whole ground by the passage
through the Senate of what is known as
the Gallon Bill" a bill that was de-
feated in the House and will never pass
that body as long as the Democrats con-
troll it. After eulogizing the "Cu!lom
Bill" which is dead and buried, Gen.
Beaver kindly told his Pittsburg audi
ence that in order to acquaint our
people (the people Of Pennsylvania) with
the provisions of the bill, and with the
position of the Republican party on this
question, an abstract ard also the full
text of the bill have been published by
our state committee, aud is being circu-
lated in pamphlet form. Ali who desire
to acquaint themselves with the details
OF this subject should procure and care
fully study this pamphlet" This is the
remedy, sort of Mrs. WinslOw's SOoth-
lug Syrup, invented by DR.. Thomas V.
Cooper, Chairman of the Republican
State Committee, and endorsed by James
A. Beaver, the Republican candidate
for Governor, as a certain cure for the
evils of railroad discrimination in Penn
sylvania. Gen. Beaver will deliver this
same speech all over the state, and will
expect the people TO vote for him. Their
reply, unless we un 1errate their inteIli-
gence, will be The men. both Demo-
Gratis and Republicans, who framed the
constitution, and the people of the State
who adopted it by majority OF 80, 600
votes, intended that it should be carried
out both in its letter and in its spirit
Enforce, therefore, its anti-discrimina-
ton provisions contained In the XVII
Article by necessary and appropriate
legislation, or repeal that specific article
whose non-enforcement by the Legislature
for twelve years has been standing
public Teproach.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01
South Carolina Again Disturbed.

CHARLESTON, ). c., Sept. 27.-Sight
earthquake shocks were felt here at two
minutes past five O'Clock this afternoon
accompanied by loud, rumbling sound.
The shock lasted about two seconds
Houses were shaken perceptibly, and a
number of persons rushed out into The
streets. No damage was done beyond
the falling of loose plastering. The
same shock was also felt at Savannah.
Summerville, OrsngebuIg, Camden,
Graniteville, Hopkins, Kingvlle and
Ten Mile Hill. The work of the Relief
Committee Is progressing favorably. 4
prominent contractor who has been ad
Vertlslng for bricklayers and plastereIs,
stated tn day that, iD his opinion, from
500 to 1000 work men of that class wouId
lind employment here during the winter
and spring at S4 day and upwards. -
The supply at present is not half equal
to the demand.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR,
CHAUNCEN F. BLACK. Of York.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
r. BRUCE RICKETTS,. Of Luzerne.
FOR SECRETARY INTERNAL AFFAIRS,
j. SIMPSON AFRICA, OF Huntingdon.
FOR AUDITOR GENERAL,
WILLIAM J. BREMEN, Allegheny.
FOR Observation-Disclosures,
MAXWELL STEVENSON. PhiIad'a.
DEMoCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
FOR CONGEEs
THOMAS COLLINS,
FOR ASSEMBLY:
DANIEL MCLAUGHLIN. JobnstowD
JOHN $. riley, Ebensburg.
FOR PROTHONOTARY:
H. A. SHOEMAKER. E5ensburg.
FOR REGISTER AND RECORDER:
CELESTINE J. BLAIR. Ebensburg.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY:
II. q. ROSE, Johnstown.
FOR HOUSE HOUSE DIRECTORS:
JACOB SHAFER, Allegheny Twp.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01

SIMON CAMERON, who is now eighty.
eight years of age. sent a check for $1,000
last week TO the Mayor Of Charleston,
for the relief of the sufferers from the
recent earthquake at that city. Accom-
panying the generous gift was the fol-
lowing letter, which does infinite credit
to General Cameron
Il always associate your city and
State with my recOiiectiUus of your great
statesman, Mr.. Calhoun. who occupied
so commanding position in the Senate
and before the country at my first en-
trance upon public life, more than forty
years ago. He received me IN the Senate
with the greatest kindness. and during
the remainder OF his life l was permitted
not only to show with others admiration
of his singular simplicity, elevation and
dignity of character, but alsJ 20 expert
ence almost daily some proof of his per
soma consideration and regard. II nat
uTally gives me pleasure, therefore, to
associate my recOllectiOns of him with
this contribution toward the relief of the
citizens OF the State he loved so well. -
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01

Mr.. PAREELL's bill to prevent evic-
tions in Ireland, was rejected by the
House of Commons last week by q vote
Of 212 ayes to 297 nays. 1t is safe to
predict from this decisive action of the
Tory majority that a winter of gloom
and suffering looms up before unhappy
Ireland, Her sons, however, as we'll as
her sympathizers on this side of the wa
ter will do their utmost to relieve the
evicied tenants. For this purpose Rev.
O'ReilIy, Treasurer of the Irish Ameri-
Can League, has sent to the proper off
cials in Dublin $4,000, with the state
meut that this sum is taken from the
surplus Of the League fund reported to
the late Irish American convention held
at ChicagO-that it is in nOwlse connect
ed with the Parliamentary fund, but
used in cases Of emergency like the
present and tor the protection OF eyicied
tenants. He adds that no funds will be
held on deposit by the League in this
country so long as pressing necessity re-
quires their use in Ireland.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01

No more important business will come
before the next Legislature than the
proposed law to provide fixed salaries
for county officers. The events of the
past few years have satisfied every think
ing man III the Commonwealth of the
absolute necessity of such legislation
The attempt made in this direction at
the last session of the Legislature was a
failure, but the highest legal talent con-
cedes it to be possible to frame a new
law which will stand the constitutional
test and protect the people.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01

GENERAL THOMAS BRADY. Of Star
route fame, who now lives on a farm on
the Potomac River, below Washington.
will soon publish book in which be
proposes giving the true history of the
Florida election returns in 1876, and of
the Star route investigation and trials.
Speaking of his coming book he says II
propose 70 place several alleged states
men and others in the public pillory, in
order that their fellow citizens NAV see
them in their true light. Some people
are posing before the public as moral
saints, with a holier. than thou cast
cOuutenanCe. I have shielded a lot of
hypOcrites and moral towards long
enough, and there is nothing left for me
10 do but 10 publish the true inside his
tory Of those events" Brady himself
was one OF the visiting statesmen. =, as
they we're called, who went to Florida
20 manipulate the vote Of that state in
favor of Hayes, and he knows all about
the viliainous work that was there per-
pe-rated 10 cheat Tilden out of It's vote.
Bill Chandler, of New Hampshire, and
eX- Governor Noyes, Of Ohio. were in
Florida with him, each playing his part
IN the infamous conspiracy, and no man
can lay bare their crimes against the
r florida ballot boxes so thoroughly as
Brady can. II be tells the whole truth
Brady book Will be mighty interesting
esdrP
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01
ACCOUNTS of the massacre of Catholic

ACCOUNTS of the massacre of Catholic
missionaries and converts in southern
China show that the race of martyrs is
by no means extinct. Father Terrace
who had lived for nine years in Yuma,
when a mob surrounded his house at
night, gathered his followers into the
chapel, gave the last absolution, went to
the door, and, presenting himself TO the
rabble, said Here am l to answer for
ALL" He was at once cut down by sa-
6res. Father Bechst, young priest in
Iongking, saw uumbe of his converts
beheaded, and then. refusing TO be bound
or blindfolded, offered his neck to the
executioner without tremor. Father
Chstelet, ordered to descend to the
place OF execution, as hundreds of his
converts had done. said Il shall not 90
so far. II you want my head come and
ge' it" The swords made short work
of him where he stood.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01

BISHOP J. +. Shanahan, of the Har-
risburg diocese, died suddenly in that
city, on Friday last. He was native of
Susquehanna county, in this state, pos
sessed great scholarly attainments, was
eRrrest and jealous IL the discharge of
the duties OF his high office, and was
respected and houored by the people OF
all denominations Al the State Capital
His funeral took place on Wednesday
morning, and was attended by large
number of bishops and priests from tGis
and adjoining states. The funeral ser
mon was preached by Bishop O-Hara, of
Scranton, an intimate and life long
friend o. the dead prelata.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01
mfracuIous Escana

w. w. Reed, druggist, of Winchester
Ind, writes: Zone of my customers, Mrs.
Louisa Pike, Bartonia, Randolph Co Ind
was long sufferer with Consumption, and
was given up to d ie by ner physcisns She
heard Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, and began buying it of me. In
six mouths time she walked to this city, a
distance of six miles, and is now so much
improved she has quit using it. She fer s
SIZE owes Der life to it." Free trial bottI, S
at z. James drug store.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01

For that pure and able statesman,
Allan @. Thurman. of Ohio, The Democ-
racy of the whole country entertain a
feeling of profound respect and conf
dence. 1t is always pleasant to hear
from him and to learn that his devotion
to the party of which he is so distin-
guished representative is as warm and
steadfast as ever, and that bis only
desire and hope are still for Democratic
success. He was in Cincinnati last
week, and one night the Thurman Club
rendered him rousing serenade at the
Gibson House, in that city, where be
was stopping. In response to repeated
cheers the old war horse appeared and
said
MY FRIENDs-I thank you for the
honor. first OF naming your organization
for the old man. When l learned that
you intended visiting me, my heart was
moved. fully recognize that in honor
ing me, both by naming your OrganIza-
tion for me, and by your greeting this
evening, that you have dore so from no
other motive than purely and simply to
honor me. You are wOrshiping no ri.
sing sun. Rather you are doing homage
to a setting sun. Cries of No, no. ~
An, but il is fact. am out of politics
and it is for that reason that apprecI-
ate your actions all the more. l am fast
travelling down the shady side, and will
soon be numbered with the past but
when l am dead and gone. my friends,
when am LAID away in my last resting
place, If any of you should stumble over
nv grave I hone that Won TDay atm o,5
think that there lies "A man who was al
ways Democrat. and whose oniy desire
and hope were for Democratic success.
My public record, think, will bear me
out IN that, and know this, that when
my last sun sets, I shall see il through
Democratic eyes"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND returned to
Washington from his trip 20 the Adiron-
daek mountains in northern New York
on Wednesday Of las. week, and resumed
his habliual close and labOriOus at, ention
to business. Mr.. Manning may return
for short time to the Treasury Depart
ment, but it is not believed, owing to
the delicate condition of his health, that
he will long remain at its head.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01
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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01

The call tor an anti Wolfe State Pro-
hibition convention has been Withdrawn:
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01

A hve-year-old colOTed girl in Cincin-
nati can read any kind of English print
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-10-01
An Efficient RemedY

In all caSes OF Bronchial and Pulmo-
nary Affections is AYERS CHERRY
PRCTORAL. As such IL il recognized and
prescribed by the medical profession, and
In many thousands Of families, for the
past forty years, il has been regarded as an
Invaluable household remedy. II is .
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In very small quantities, and a few doses
of It administered in the early stages of q
cold or cough will effect n speedy cure,
and may, very possibly, save life. There
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-29
THE NEW YORK MAYORALTY


In an interview with a reporter of the
New York Mail and Express Chauncey
NJ. Depew said the mayoralty contest in
New York was now between Mr.. Roose-
Welt and Mr. George. Nine out of every
ten of Georges supporters would come
from the democratic party. If the demo
cratic leaders cannot between now ana
election win back their voters, then every
democrat who sees the obvious dangers
in the election of George can only prevent
them by voting for Roosevelt Roosevelt :
canvass is based entirely upon questions
Of municipal reform and economical gov
ernment. On these issues the republicans
support him with enthusiasm and unan-
UNITY. AT the same time, on the ques'
tons of peace and order, the right of PEG
Pile to save money and to own and invest
their savings, his position and pledges are
the same as Mr.. Hewitt's. The natural
conclusion is, that, rs the contest nears
the end, thousands of democrats W no are
not socialists, in order to make absolutely
certain the issue as it is presented to them,
will plump for Roosevelt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-29
RAILROAD NEWS.

According 20 the printed copy OF the
proposed lease of the Central Massachu-
sets road to the Boston and Lowell The
former agrees to sell the latter 81 600, 900
first mortgage bonds bearing > per cent
interest from the proceeds Of which all
certificates of Indebtedness and all lablll-
ties in addition but not IN excess OF sl3o,-
600 upon the present road, shall be eNtln-
guished The lessor is to contract with
responsible parties for the completion OF
the road between North Cambridge ana
Northampton upon request of the lessee.
The lease also provides for the construc-
ton of a branch from Palmer to Holyoke
upon which per cent bonds, in addition
to the =, 0O0, 900 shall be issued. The lease
of the Central Massachusetts Is to run for
the term of ~ years from October |, 1850
The rental is fixed at 20 per cent of the
gross earnings, until they shall amount To
81 ,000, 600 annually; after that time an adj
ditiOnal sum Is to he paid equal TO p per
cent of all excess of receipts over 81 ,OOO, 900.
The lessor has the option of refunding the
bonds if 1t can be done at less rate of in
terest.
Earnings. Grand Trunk, first Oct Der,
1856, $3.50 O79; do 1855, 1879; increase,
$40. Since Jan |, 1856, $l2 ,0l9; do
1855, Sll 800, 49, INCREASE, 10, l6O,2se.
A Portland despatch says that an in
formal proposition has been made for the
lease of the Portland and OIdensburS by
the Maine Central.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-29

senator Wells Introduces u Bill to Extend
the Burlington and Lamoille-Judge
Poland's Pauper BILL Municipal
Suffrage More "Reminiscences.

MONTPELIER Oct. 27.-The Legislature
did a large amount of business to-day, es-
pecially in the House which held the
longest sessions that it has since Oct. i.
The following bills were introduced in the
Senate
BY Senator Valentine of Bennington, to
pay r. Agnes Collins 1886 for police ser
vices
BY Senator Baker Of Rutland, relating
to school houses
BY Senator Han of Essex, relating to
chancering of bonds in liquor cases.
by Senator Wells of Chittenden (by re
quest) authorizing the Burlington and
Lamoille Railroad company to build Il
branch from Cambridge to the province
line.
BY Senator Gray of Rutland, providing
that the first day of January, the 4th day
of July, the 30th day of May the 25th day
of December, Thanksgiving day and all
days which may be appointed for holidays
or elections shall, for purposes Of present
ing bills OF exchange drafts, checks and
promissory notes be considered like Sun
day.
The Senate ordered to third reading
the bills 10 punish false pretences in oh
tanning certificates of registration of cat
tie and other animals, an act in amend
ment of section 4ll0, revised laws, an act
relating to the bridge from North Hero to
Alburgh
The bill relating to civil damages result
ing from the illegal sale of intoxicating
liquor, all for Friday morning.
The joint resolution of yesterday relat
ing to normal schools was adopted on the
part of the Senate.
The Senate passed Judge Poland's bill
repeating the law depriving persons