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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-08-26

Below will be found extracts showing
the editorial opinions of the Delaware
press of the nominations made by the
Democratic State convention held in
Dover on Tuesday, August 18th, when
Hon. BENJAMIN Il. Biggs was nominated
for governor and John b. Pennington,
Esq, for representative in Congress-:
VICTORY ron REFORM.
Sussex Journal, Dem.
We plsce the names Of Biggs and Pen
ington--the nominees Of the Democratic
State convention-at the head of our col
umns, to-day. We do this because they
are Democrats and because they are in
favor of constitutional reform. The
nomination of these men may be called a
victory for reform. No man took more
active part in the constitutional conven,
ton of 1853, than Benjamin Il. Biggs and
no man spoke more earnestly, more elo-
| uuently and more effectively in favor OF
the people exercising their sovereign
rights than he. Some of the speeches
that he delivered in that conven-
ton have been published in the
Journal and they have had @
wonderful effect upon the masses. Alwayf
popular with the yeomanry of old SUSSEX
these speeches have rendered him more
so, and they have played no small part il
confirming him as the popular choice
Mr.. Biggs' nomination is mot 80 much {
victory for the Saulsburys as it is 9
victory for the people. He was nominated
not because he was the candidate of thu
Saulsburys, but because he was the can
didate Of the people. The people wer'
4 not following faction in voting TO
Biggs delegates, but faction was follow
ing the people in placing Biggs delegate
in the field. His nomination is the spon
taneous expression of the popular will
Mr.. Biggs will not be the governor of
faction. He will be the governor of tn
; whole State, and he will favor constitu
tional reform in spite of the influence Q
the non-progressive faction that chos
him rs its head.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-08-26


The sea serpent is unusually lively this
year. he was seen again Sunday, on
Gloucester, Mass, the president OF the
city council being one of the party
favored with view of his snakeship. This
time he was nearly 100 feet long and
had a pair of "glittoring eyes
in the huge head which he
lifted six feet from the water
as the boat drew nearer. Unfortu-
nstely the marine curiosity did not wait
TO be interviewed at close range, but,
diving, came up farther away. Although
there do not appear to be any sound
reasons for doubling the existence of sea
serpents, as long and thick as a ships
mast il you please, yet there is a genera
disinclinstion TO believe the stories of those
who claim to have seen such creatures
which perhaps nothing short OF the cap
ture and public exhibition of a full
grown specimen will dispel. Barnum',
100000 offer may bring forth this de
sirable confirmation Of the veracity Of
great many good people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-08-26
rnn rnzss oK rHn rroKnr.

Portrait OF Hon. Beasamtu n. H8ixgr,
the DcmocFmsic Candidate for Gov-
ernor of Delaware Views of the
state Press Upon tne Ticket.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-08-26
A STRONG NOMINATION.

Biggs for governor, the convention has
given us standard bearer, too we'll known
TO the people of the State TO require any
eulogy at our hands. His well known
probity and integrity of character, his
unquestioned and unquestionable Democ.
raey, his powers of oratory, and personal
magnetism, combined with his merited
popularity among the people, together
with an enviable reputation acquired as
an active member of Congress- and at
tractiye orator upon the hastings, con.
stitute tower of strength which M op.
position can successfully combat
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-08-26


II looks now as though the recent
CHASTITY Labrador hoax was perpetrated
by some conscienceless swindler whose
object was to get his clutches on some Of
the contributions charitable people might
be expected to forward for the relief of
the supposed starving natives of that in.
hospitAble coast, who were represented TO
De sighting with furnishing bears over the
n.'as OF trends WHY had already SIC.
guided to l-lgeG The Sensational 70
ports which attracted so much atten
ton were credited to one Hon
Mr.. White of Newfoundland.
The United States consul at st. John
now writes that no such person is know
in that province. The "Hon." Mr.
White turns out a very dishonorabl
liar, who prefers to remain unknown
since the falsity of his Labrador storie
has been exposed. II is pleasant to lear
that there has been no such suffering n
he reported, but it would add to tina
pleasure to hear tat the Hon. Mr.
White" had himself been placed on yer
short rations for protracted period.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-08-26
A TEMPERANCE VIEW
Delaware prohihitionlst. Tenn.

The ticket named deserves opposition
from the Bayardites on account of ita
forced character, and from voters Mt
large because of its eminent unworthiness.
No man so intimately connected with cor
porations as is Benjamin Il. Biggs de-
serves to be governor any more than does
one who was so closely connected with
the infamous Congressional salary grab as
he. AS for the candidate for Congress
was John b. Pennington, his weakness OF
character exhibited when United States
district attorney stamps him as unquali-
fed for the position. The Democratic
candidates are delusion. And the plat.
form-well, it is just such frightened.
looking little thing that might have beer
expected from lot of political pre-
tenders. Two hundred words are wasted
In saying nothing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-08-26

The nominees of the Democratic party
are not unknown to the voters of Della
ware both Of them have been before the
public on former occasions. Their records
are written and no doubt before the
canvass ends both will know more about
themselves. If Mr.. Biggs stands where
he did in 1852, when pictured dark out
look for the party that opposed new
constitution coupled with district repre-
sentation, his election will not be rebuke
to the convention people. Mr., Pennington
is also favorable to convention. The
platform they stand upon was constructed
by those who are non-convention people
and who say nothing on the subject
But, az Tom Corwin said, platforms are
made to get in on" Neither of then
need feel hampered when in Office about
| favoring what the people desire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-08-26

New Castle Star.
Democracy had made its choice, the
edict goes forth that Benjamin It. Biggs
is the nominee for governor and every
good Democrat is expected to support him.
ONLY FIGHT FOR OFFICE.
Milford News, Rep.
The radical change brought about in
the reorganization of the Democratic
party of this State during the past week
did not hinge so much upon the personal
popularity of either Mr.. Biggs or Mr..
Cochran, as opposition to a ring that had
acted as close corporation in its
appointments. Mr.. Biggs was popular
but the great mass of the Democratic
party wanted office more than it wanted
Biggs. With the precedent OF reappoint.
ments, the only hope of Office lay in
Biggs, and the spoilsmen went for him. II
was the opposition to the ring, and not
any one mau's popularity, that won.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08
New Omeers Sworn In.

On Monday last Court met for the pur-
pose of swearing in the newly elected Off
GERS. Sheriff Elect, Joseph A Gray. aDd
Jury Commissioners, Z. J. BIough and Will
liam Davis we're sworn, and entered upon
the discharge of their respective duties.
Sheriff Gray has appointed Mr.. Celestine
Blair, WHO performed the duties of Deputy
Sheriff under Sheriff Luther, as his deputy,
and Mr.. Thomas Peach, of Susquehanna
township, as turnkey at the jail. Mr.
Peach and family moved into the jail on
Monday last. and Ex-Sberiff Luther and
family took their departure for Carroll
township, where he will again :urn his at
tentiOn to farming. Both the outgoing and
incoming officers have our best wishes for
their future success In the removal of
Sheriff Luther, EOensburR iooses one of her
best citizens, good Democrat, and an hon
est conscientious and obIiging official, who
performed his duties at all times faithfully
and to the best of his ability.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08
Damage by Recent Flood.

The recent heavy rains caused ap almost
unprecedented flood in the Susauehanna
and Juniata rivers, involving the obstruction
of vast amount of property at Williams
port and other places along the West Branch
as we'll as at Tyrone and other points on the
Juniati No loss of life is reported except
at DuncannOn, some miles west of Harris
burg, where the Pennsylvania railroad
crosses Sherman's creek. which empties into
the Susquehanna at tnat place. One of the
piers of the bridge having been weakened
by the force of the food, gave way on Mon
day night, Just as the train known as the
Huntington local was crossing, precipitatfng
eight ore dumps and the engine into the
creek, causing loss of three lives, viz r.
n. Turbett, brakeman T G. Baldwin, the
conductor, and A. McCachron, his assistant
All the unfortunate men were from Hunt
ingdOn. Passengers over the Pennsylvania
railroad had to be transferred east and west
over the walking bridge near the scene Of
the accident, and great delay was occasioned
in tie running of trains.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08

Alexander Gilchrist, a blind soldier of
une town of Indiana, whose eyesiebt was
uestroyed by the march over Limestone
Fark' In Tennessee, during the war. receivao
check on Saturday last from the Pension
agent at PittSDurg for s12, ,I61. "a. all on ac-
count OF beck pay. This is the largest
amount that has ever been paid to anv sin
Rie pensioDer. From this time on he will
ieceiVe 81 per month, the amount prescribed
Uy lew for persons who have become totally
nlind from disease contracted in the service
GitchrfSt's application has been pending
ever since 1864
MIS- Mccormick, refict of Patrick Nc
CormfcK, formerly of SummerhiII township
TINS county, died in Minneanapolis. Mimi
oh Monday of last week, aged abopt 70
years. Mrs Mccormick went to Minnesota
nearIY two years ago and kept house for
ner youngest son. Frank, who left this
county Tor the West several years ago. Her
eIuest son, John Mccormick, a well known
oi'izen OF this section of the county, lives on
'ne cld homestead near Wimore The de-
ceased was highly respectable lady, and
ueI ueath' which from her advanced age was
W nave oeen expected, will be regretted by
al her old Cambria county friends who
hHr In compliance with her own re-
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08
FRGs GLASGOW.
Items Prepare' by One whom We
Hope TO Asar from Often.

GLASGOW, Jan. 4, 1886.
Our merchant are now doing a land
Office business.
Mr. VIM Troxel as been confined to his
residence for some tine by Illness.
MI. Ego, of Bellwof, has moved mis- fam
lily here and taken up heir residence in our
midst.
At present writing the roads are in a ter
Tible condition, and travJ is exceedingly
difficult
The coal trade at Mountain Dale still cor
tinues brisk, and the supply is scarcely
equal to the demand
Mrs. Fry, an old and mucI respected lady
OF this place, has been corfined to bed for
some time by serious Illness
The work of laying track still progresses
on the Cresson & COalpon railroad. 1t is
being laid now from both DIRECTIONS a force
OF workmen is on the CTesSjn end also.
An educational meeting at UtahviEe was
held in the Blethern shurch, of that place,
on last Friday and Saturday, during both
DAY and evening 1t was largely attended
by teachers and otsers.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08
COMMUNICATED.
PORTAGE, Jan. 3, 18i

PORTAGE, Jan. D, 1880.
EDITOR FREEMAN that a few
lines from this quarter will be of interest to
many readers, the writer pens the following
On the evening of New Years day Patrick
Moran. aged about seven teen years, who for
a number of years had been staying with
the family of the late Patrick Reilly, near
Portage. attended reverie at the Cambria
House, Wilmore, and, it is said, became
slightly intoxicated. Where he obtained
the means by which his mental powers were
thus iethroned is Lot known to the writer,
but the probability is that some readers of
the FREEMAN could conjecture with very
considerable degree of certainty. At what
time Young Moran left for home is mystery.
1t is known, however, that he was at the
partv as late as eleven o'clock New 6ear's
night The next morning, between the
hours of ten and eleven, he was found lying
at the foot of high embankment in front of
Mr. John McGoYeTn's house, Wilmore, in
an insensible and very much INITIATED con-
dition, and besides nearly frozen from hav-
ing lain so long in the cold. He was taken
to the house of Mr.. McGOvern, where kind
and willing hands did all they could to allie
viate his sufferinqs and restore sensibility,
but all to no purpose. He lay lingering be-
tween life and death until one O'Clock Mon
day morning, when death put an end to dis
agOnies Whether young Moran ascended
the embankment-in doing which he would
not be going the road which would lead him
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08

mcdonald at Loretto sells bows hooto .,
from 81. to g. per pair; mems boots fron,
~. 10 - ohildren's shoes from 80 cts n 81 .
misses shoes from 75 cts. to sl.5o. Ia5;os,
shoes from 81. to So; misses, ladies', ana
men's rubbers of all kinds at lowest nr,cs-s
iOr cash or marketable produce.
Three hundred and thirty convicts woro
throWninto idleness last week at the W.xterr
fehiee ut iary by the expiration of eoptracto
"i'n the Penn'a Construction Co. iron
"OTks' ard Long 81 Sheppard. cigars and
orooms. These convfcts will rerrain IdIe
until some other Industry is provided for
them They will probably be ont to rpo.
making.
Inc attention of our readers Is called 70
the advertisement Of VIM. P. sable & 60
OF Altoona, which appears at che ton of this
page. Messrs- Gable & Co. are live bns;.
ness men and take the lead as merchants in
ALTOONA and any Of our readers wbo vis,t
tnaI city Will do we'll to visit their largo ee
adjustment, whice they will find filled with
SeaSohaoie goods at very low prices.
The GallItzin Cornet Band held a hsu
10 AI@ory Hall, this pace. on New Years
aiVeThoon and evening. Every thing was
conoacted in satisfactory manner and
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued by the Clerk of the Orphans Court
since last Tuesday week:
samuel H. Culbert, Coopersdale, and Frances
Constable. MillvfIle.
Lincoln Roberts, Summerhin township, and
Mary f. Jones. Cambria township.
Edward W. Ernest. East Liberty and Lillian
Herrington Johnstown.
Porter Davis and Laura Anderson, Barr town
ship.
William Fisher and Polly Slane Johnstown.
Harry A. Luther and Emma V Eyer, Carroll
township.
Joseph Boyer and Anna l.. Constable, MorreII-
vile.
Charles Dickert, Loretto. and Clara Ryan, Gal
litzin borough.
Adam Fender and Eveline Croyle, Upper Yoder
township.
David J. Houek and Katie ). GessleI, Barr
township.
Jacob II. Rose, Adams township. and Anna V
LttzinRer. Richland township.
Herman Edleman. Conemaugh borough, and
Petronflla BoXlef. WOOdvaie borough
william Wike and Bridget Ryan, Millville
borough
William Otto and Mary Moran. Prospect boro7.
town.
John Haws Pittsburg. and Maggie Henegh.
JOhnstown
Gearge Il. Hubert. South Fork, and Julia Ar
thurs, Conemaugh township.
Conrad Deinhart and Lizzie Mullen Cone
maugh borough.
John h. PfaIIer. Conemaugh borough and
Mary Mcbride. Prospect borough.
Robert Walton and Katie Hepp, Conemaugh
borough.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08

On New Years day Mr.. Jos. q. Hollands
family and near relatives, to the number of
about thirty, assembled at his place and
spent the day in a most enjoyable manner
Since that eventful occasion Mr. Holland
has fewer fowls to feed.
CoalpOrt steadily and constantly continues
to increase. large, spacious and hand
some hotel building, to supply the place of
the one burned last summer, is nearly COM
pleted. 1t stands on Main street and adds
greatly to the appearance of the town.
Where the pelucid waters of the Clear
field wind in graceful curves, near Fallen
Timber, there abides in his mansion,
'skiled to rule pedagogue, of DISPOSE
tiOn so pacific that not wave of trouble
rolls across his peaceful breast, and Just as
meek as Moses little lamb.
Mr.. Daniel Matthews has erected a very
fine dwelling house in this place. It is
nearly ready for occupancy. The painters
brush is now changing It's complexion and
giving it a more identifying appearance
Mr.. Chas. TroxeI also cOntempIates the
erection of new dwelling. Ground is now
being broke for that purpose
A pool room, where many of our young
idea learn how to shoot, is now in operation
in this place. The magnetism is so strong
that our youth, instead of spending their
evenings in profitable employment, go to
the pool room, where others of their kind
assemble, and spend their golden moments
in such a way as 60 reflec no credit upon
themselves.
The Lutheran Sabbath School, of this
place, celebrated Christmas in a most appro
decorated and beautifully Illuminated. A
Christmas tree, full of presents for the
young and old, was prominent feature of
the affair. Speeches were made, essays
read and orations delivered, and the occa-
sion was enlivened by music.
The Standard, published at Coalport, is
one of the spicy papers of our land. Its
columns sparkle with news OF an exciting
character. The circulation is deservedIy
large through this section. Mr. Pannebaker.
its editor, is well adapted to making news
paper success, and deserves much credit
for his painstaking and untiring energy in
raising it to fhe standard it occupies.
The large tanneTy at IIvona is being
rapidly pushed to completion. This build
ing is formidable stone structure, over
200 feet 10 length and about 80 in width
The town of Irvona is " looming up" A
good vein Of coal has been struck there,
which also gives fresh impulse to the little
village. Parties from a distance have been
negotiating for the purchase Of lots in that
place with a view to erecting thereon. The
tannery will require large force OF work
men TO operate it, and it will occasion the
building of many dwelling houses. There
fore the future outlook for Irvona is very
bright. RED CLOUD.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08
To Crafty His Wife
A GOOD Reason for Happiness

For many years had suffered from Com
plant which the physicians call Gravel. had
employed some Of the most noted doctors without
Obtaining any permanent relief, and for a long
time my case was regarded hopeless All who
knew the circumstances said l must die. Finally
my wife induced me to try a bottle of Dr. Kenne-
dy's 'FavOrite Remedy which she had some
where heard Of or seen advertised without the
slightest faith In 1t but solely to CRAFTY her.
bought bottle of druggist I'm our village I
used that and two OF three bottles more and-fo
make long story short-I am now as healthy a
man as there is in the country.
Since then l have recommended Favorite
Remedy to others whom knew to have suffered
from Kidney and Liver complaints: and assure
the public that the 'FavOrite Remedy has done
its work with a similar completeness in every sin
gle instance, and trust some other sick and dis
couraged mortal may hear Of it and try the Fa-
vorite Remedy as l did - WASHINGTON Monroe
CGfskiH. n Y
Don't Let q Foolish Prejudice against
popular medicines stand between you and the
health or your wife, child baby. I: is al9avs
right to advertise blessing. DIR. Kennedyrs
"FavOrite Remedy Is a Blessing 1t has saved
thousands, and ii will help you. Il you are sick
from troubles OF the Kidneys, Bowels Liver and
Blood, spend One Dollar (, T this King Of Medi-
cines.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08
Local Institute at Loretto.

Programme of Local Institute to be held
at Loretto on Saturday January 18th, at 10
O'Clock, AN:
1. Best methods of teaching reading
a. j. SankeT.
?. Wrong methods of study and how to
correct them.-Tbomas j. tell
3. Variety in school wOrk-M. D. Bearer.
f. The use of text books in the recitation
F. j. Parrish.
3. How far should teachers explanations
extend Harold G.. Kaylur.
6. How to secure attention-A. J. Noel
Z. How far are directors responsible for
the success Of their schools w A b.
Little
8. The proper discipline of the school
County Superintendent
Teachers, directors and friends of educa-
tiOn are cordially invited 70 attend
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08
Attempt to wreck Limited Express.

On Friday evening or last week an attempt
was made to wreck Chicago Limited Ex.
press between CTesson and Liily's. A lot
of ties were placed on the track and were
struck by the locomotive, bnt fortunately
were thrown off without derailng the train.
After the train had passed the ties were
again placed on the track. but were discov-
cred before being run into. II is to be
hoped that the parties who placed the Oh
struction on the track and iWperriled the
lives of trainmen and passengers may be
caught and a long term of Imprisonment
meted out to them.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08
T0C4L .4ND PERSONAL.
11sre and the other Place.

.
g,- an OYSTER stew 60 to the Sugar
e.. me best -four In the market 20 to
BE- sugar Bowl
r,- fresh groceries OF every description
~ the sugar Bowl.
uorfdaysburg foundry firm has an
=, f7r one thousand coffee mills.
r 1 Drugs has put a corn shelter in
m and is now ready to shell corn for
Customers
Tho new choir in st. Nichaers Catholic
..,s Toretto, is said to be great aud
-.s needed Improvement
y,od many new leaves that were
a orar on New Years, have already
I, trr-pd back again.
u,..rs. Bert aud Edward Williams. of
,--,s.sad. sons Of T. J. Williams of this
- are spending a few days on a visit to
| b. parental roof.
y- George Walters, q prominent citi-
-s- % " bHt tl"I7A!pi ufSN OA 4 AiNoJ '@St
tho age eT about 80 years.
uo-,~a Patchin, a vealthy and we'll
80, -4fzsn Of CIearfeld county, died on
= ge,l ult. aged 67 PCars-
NJ George Myers. the new Poor Rouse
-.,,- took the osth Of Office and entered
,,- ars dutieso on Monday last.
truth is mfChtr. and will preveiE Hunts
r,atv cures Ike magic all diseases of kid
ss liver and urinary organs.
r7rr E. SoEnIan, Esq. who das been
s-f7usIy fIl for several weeks, has been i'm
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08

eyer may have any thoughts to offer on the
subject at hand. The meetings have been
well attended by interested and appreciative
audiences The question, 'ResOved that
Country Life Is preferable to City Life, 3"
was debated at the meeting on the 3Oth ult.
and in view of the arguments produced. the
judges decided in favor of the affirmative
In any community that can hope TO be pro
gTessive, there must be refining and eIevat-
ing influences to cOunteract the many retro
gIessive tendencies Incident to lives that
must be engaged in constant toll ID order to
provide for worldly wants. The church
the school, and the press supply some of
these needed Influences, but then there is a
side of mans nature not re aehed by any of
these which can only be reached by the "
ceum, or some kindred Institution. 1t was
to supply a much felt want that such an
organization was formed in our midst. T.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08
wonderruI discovery.

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