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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03

! The nomination of Chauncey +. Black
| Cor Governor by the Democratic State
| Convention is sore disappointment to
the Republican leaders. It is not what
they wanted nor is it what they conf
IDENTIFY expected. AS we said last week
l: William a. Wallace had been nomin-
| ated, able and pure a man as he confess
eoly is, the vials of Republican misrep-
resentation and abuse would have been
freely poured out upon his devoted
head. Blacks nomination has entirely
changed the Republican programme and
left Thomas V. Cooper, Chairman of the
state Committee, out in the cold. Like
OthellO, bis occupation "is gone" and
he is now compelled to relinquish his
contemplated mode of attack upon Wal
lace and invent distinctly different one
against Black, if he can. He will find
it to be very difficult and perplexing
task-a work 10 which he is entirely
unequal Notwithstanding the admitted
fertility of his resources. Partisan and
uncalled for abuse of candidates is the
bane of the politics Of the day with the
press of both parties, but so far as we
are concerned we propose TO give it a
wide berth during the present campaign.
We want to see Black elected in a
square, maaly contest, and not in a
Campaign of calumny ard abuse, of
elimination and recrimination. The
Public LedC er, of Philadelphia, is conce-
fn "a al "a
prepared on all occasions to point out
the weak points IN the claims of a can
didate. but always ready to do even
handed and substantial justice. In what
1t says about Chauncey F. Black the
Ledger has set an example worthy of all
communication. After regretting the
fact that under the Constitution Gov
ernor Pattison is ineligible as a candi-
date, the Ledger says That being out
or the question, the Convention has done
the next best thing by naming for the
succession Lieutenant Governor Black
an unquestionably able, fit and expert
enced man. But few men have been so
thoroughly trained in politics of the
SauBO PdIteIH as Cnau0cey +. |
Black. theoretically and by close OBJ
servation he has been in the atmosphere
OF public affairs since his infancy, haY-
ing as bis preceptOr in that branch of
human knowledge his very learned and /
father. Later on he has
bad direct and close contact with the
public affairs of his own State, and is
far better qualified and equipped in those
respects than most nominees for the
Tubernstorial chair. Intellectually be
has bright gifts, which have been utilized
mainly Though anonymously in editori-
al writings. Many a man has read his
without knowing the au-
hor's name.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03

THE readers of the FREEMAN are we'll
aware that we are opposed to ProhibitO-
~ legislation and that we do not believe
of intemperance by an act of the legisla-
ture. While thus believing, however.
we admit the right of others to view the
matter differently, and cOncede their
honesty OF purpose, while at the same
time we regard Prohibition as a cure for
drunkenness to be utterly visionary and
impracticable. In promoting the pur-
poses of a political party we believe that
its honors should always be conferred
upon those who eight for its ascendency,
and hence we cannot but regard the
nomination of Hon. a. A. Barker, of
this place, as the candidate for Lieuten-
ant Governor on the Prohibition ticket,
as an honor eminently deserved and as a
mark of confidence we'll bestowed. He
Is a progressive and radical friend of
temperance and has a perfect right to
select his own weapons to carry on his
warfare against whiskey, much as in cur
Judgment he is mistaken in his choice
of methods. We do not doubt Mr. Bar
ker's honesty of purpose. Why should
weH His reputation has always been
that of strictly honest man in his bus
iness relations and why not therefore
honest in his Prohibition crusade ? Since
he came to this county thirty years ago
Mr. Barker has been a hard working,
enterprising and useful man, and as such
be has always enjoyed the respect of his
fellow citizens. He works just as hard
for the Prohibition cause as he did for
the Republican party, and as he would
for any other cause or party whose prin-
ciples and aims he believed to be right
Although be will not be elected Lieu
tenant Governor in November he well
deserved the recognition at the hands
Of the State Convention which has been
accorded him.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03

IN the course of his remarks calling
the Prohibition State Convention to or
der, Mr.. Barker, Chairman of the State
Committee, is reported as saying "The
history OF the Prohibition party is similar
to that of the abOlitionists whose cause
triumphed in the election of Abraham
Lincoln" This means, of course, that
Lincoln vas elected as the representa-
tive Of the Abolition party whose mis-
sion was the destruction Of slavery. To
say, however, that Mr.. Lincoln was
elected for the purpose of destroying
slavery or in any way interfering with
1t, is plain pervers:on Of history. Mr..
Lincoln knew very we'll the meaning of
his election, and in order TO quiet and
completely remove the appIehensioLs of
the Southern people as to the purpose of
his administration regarding slavery, he
used the following strong and emphatic
language in his Inaugural address: II
have no purpose, directly or indirectly,
to interfere with the institution of sls-
very in the States where it exists. l
believe have no lawful right 70 do 50,
and have no inclination to do so.-
Those who nominated and elected me
did so with the full knowledge that l
had made this and many similar decla-
TatiOns aud had never recanted them" "
Mr.. Lincoln believed that he was elected
to preserve the integrity of tie Union
and not to help or hinder slavery. That
this was so be said on another occasion:
''If can preserve the Union ,Citbold
slavery will do so, but if I can only
preserve the Union tCitb slavery, 1 will
do that" With him the preservation /.
of the Union was his one supreme pur-
pose and the abolition of slavery or its /
existence We're matters of secondary /
consideration. The civil war which .
the South foOlishly and madly inaugu-
rated was bound to destroy slavery and
did destroy it. but Mr. Lincoln was not
elected o interfere with it either direct
y VI Indirectly, as he himself said.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03

ABOUT one-half of the Democratic
exchanges received at this Office spell
the name of William J. Bremen, the
Democratic candidate for Auditor Ger
eral, with the letter in the second syl-
liable, making it Brennan, whereas the
the correct spelling is Bremen. If he
should happen to receive one more vote
than n orris, his Republican opponent,
the mere fact that his name was printed
in some of the counties with an q instead
of an E, would not, of course, vitiate his
election: His name, however, should be
printed correctly at the head of every
Democratic newspaper, and those that
have printed it in the way that we have
indicated above should correct the error
tIifliDg though it be.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03
Excitement In Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in the
Vicinity of Paris. Tex. by the remarkable
recovery of Mr. j. E. Corley, who was so
helpless be could not turn in bed, or raise
his head everybody said he was dying OF
Consumption. A trial bottle of Dr. Kings
New Discovery was sent him. Finding re-
lief, he bought large bottle and a box of
DIR. Kings New Life Pills by the time be
had taken two boxes Of Pills and two bot
ties of the Discovery, he was well and had
gained in flesh thirty-six pounds. Trial
bottles Of this Great discovery for Con-
sumption free at K. James.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03
A Great Political Text Book

The Democratic campaign book, prepared
under the auspices of the Democratic Exec
utiye Committee, is now in the hands of the
printer and will soon be ready for distribu.
ton. The committee has not resorted &c
the Republican methods of levying assess
ments upon OfficehOlders for their campaign
expenses. nor has any officehOlder in the
United States been asked to contribute a
cent. Such contributions have in no case
been received. The book will contain a
spicy review of the past administrations of
the Government under Republican rule aud
will discuss q number OF subjects of con-
temporaneOus Importance. 1t will contain
an exhaustive history of former abuses OF
the Pension Office and OF the prostitution to
party ends of this bureau which was Or
gaDiZed for the dispensatiOn of the people, g
money 10 the peoples soldiery.
It will contain a discussion of the squan-
derlnR of the public domain by the Repub-
llcan party, and of the recent movements
tnauGurated by Democrats to restore it to
It's original owners, the people. 1t will dis
cuss the Civil Service as abused heretofore
and as administered by President Cleveland.
IL will contain valuable matter touching the
administration OF the Land Office and the
conduct OF the Indian affairs. 1t will be
valuable IN the disc IssiOn OF labor problems,
containing chapter on that subject and on
the recent legislation affecting It. It will
discuss past delinQi eucies OF responsible
officers and agents of the Government, and
indicate the correction of abuses 10 that line.
1t will contain a summary OF the action Of
the last Congress touching matters of i'm
portance to the people, and make a fair ex-
hioit of the results accomplished. It will
give history of the war on the President
by the Senate and the surrender by that
body OF the false issues which it had raised
for political ends. In short, the book will
be fair and truthful presentation OF polit-
ical matters. The committee Is not In pos
session of funds to enable it to distribute
the book QratuitOuslY In order that the
volume may be thoroughly distributed the
committee has determined to send It pre-.
paid by mail to any person who will make
application therefor and transmit the sum
OF 81. TO encourage the distribution eight
copies will be sent for IS.
All communica tions should be addressed
10 Hon. John E Kenna. Chairman, 1408 81
street, Y. W., Washington, ID. G.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03

THE meeting of the Republican Con-
gressionaI COnferrees of this district
which was announced to take place at
Somerset on Tuesday last, has been
postponed for a week, owing to the ina
bility of Blair county's candidate, John
a. Lemon, to be present at the coufer-
ence. Each of the four counties COM
posing the district presents candidate,
Cambria having named Jacob NJ. Camp
bell, the present member, Bedford
presenting J. II. Longenecker, Blair
asking for John y. Lemon, and Somerset
for Edward SculI
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03

PERHAPS as short a will as ever was
written VAS that of Mr.. Burckhardt, an
American, one of the victims of the
recent disaster on the Matterhorn, in
Switzerland, who wrote his will with a
pencil on a card. which was found in
the snow by the side of his body. 1t
reads: Il am dying on the MatterhOrn.
1 leave all 1 possess to you, my dear Sis
ter. God bless you -
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03

THE Prohibition State Convention at
Harrisburg last week was composed as
follows Mechanics and Laborers, 271 !;
Old Soldiers, 14S; Preachers, 138 Law
yers. 55 !; School teachers, 27; Doctors,
10: Total. 65S.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR

FOR GOVERNOR,
CHAUNCEY F. BLACK, of York.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
r. BRUCE RICKETTS,, of LuzeTne.
FOR SECRETARY INTERNAL AFFAIRS,
J. SIMPSON AFRICA, of Huntingdon.
FOR AUDITOR GENERAL,
WILLIAM J. BREMEN, Allegheny.
FOR CONGREssMAN-AT-L
MAXWELL STEW ENSON, Philad'a.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
FOR CONGRESS:
THOMAS COLLINS,
FOR ASSEMBLY:
DANIEL MCLAUGHLIN, Johnstown.
JOHN S. RHEY, Ebensburg.
FOR PROTHONoIARY:
H. A. SHOEMAKER, ESensburg.
FOR REGISTER AND RECORDER:
CELESTINE J, BLAIR, Ebensburg.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY:
H. G. ROSE, Johnstown.
FOR HOUSE HOUSE DIRECTOR:
JACOB SHAFER, Allegheny Twp.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03
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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03

The State Fair at Philadelphia will
open on next Monday and close on Sat.
urday, the 18th. 1t is expected to be
the Dest exhibition which the State has
ever held.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-09-03

PPOFEssoR Patton, the newly elected
Chairman OF the Prohibition State Com
mlttee, has resigned.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-04-21
LamOille County.

UNCLE HIRAM TowNE," although over
eighty years old, is slowly recovering from
severe attack OF typhoid fever. Il, 8,
Rogers was severely shaken up last Satur-
day evening by being thrown from a horse.
- An Easter concert will be given next
Sabbath afternoon at five o'clock bv the
Union Sunday-school. - Cassus GRAY
recently lost a valuable stallion by his
getting down in the stall in such way as
to sever the spinal column near the head.
- Mr.. Brown, the livery man, has pur-
chased the Cleveland house, opposite the
hotel. - Simeon A. Spicer died at the
residence Of his son, Albert, the 18th, aged
lightweight years and sixteen days
MorrisvilIe.
The much-discussed question as to the
proper site for the new bridge and the kind
Of bridge to build was practically settled
by the special town meeting, which was
very largely attended, at the town hall on
Thursday afternoon last. Captain Frank
Kenfeld was in the chair and read the
warning. The question as to the choice be-
tween the old location at the foot of Main
street and the proposed new location at the
foot of Cottage street was thoroughly ven
tilated and discussed with much interest,
and while the meeting opened with strong
feeling in favor of the old place, the senti-
ment was noticed to change very rapidly as
the arguments progressed Upon being put
to a vote there was the rousing majority of
two hundred fifty or more in favor of the
new place, which is highly pleasing to all
concerned. A vote was also taken to in
struct the selectmen to build an iron bridge,
If satisfactory proposals be made. -
About twenty from here attended the flI-
neral of Mr. A. j. Titus, held at Wolcott on
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Titus was
highly esteemed young man, graduate
from our Academy and member of the class
of 'SS in the University of Vermont. -
Rev. j. p. Hall occupied the desk at the
Congregational church on Sunday morning
in the absence of Rev. w. A. Bushee. -
Rev. NJ. p. Bell breaches his last sermon in
connection with his pastorate with the
Methodist church here next Sunday. Mr..
Bell has passed three years pastorate with
the charge here and at Gilmore. -
Charles Hadley is very low with cancer
Gus trouble in his throat. Several relatives
are here from Massachusetts. Wesley
Carter has purchased the Fay house on Ma
pie street. Fay goes to Cambridge to live.
Wolcott.
ALLIE, son OF Orlando and Rowena Titus,
was buried last Thursday, students from
Morrsville and Burlington attending The
church was tastefully decorated. Rev. Mr..
Whitney, assisted by Elder Vail, conducted
the services. - Matte, daughter of Earl
Guyer, died of typhoid pneumonia the 18th.
- Charles Lawrence has sold one of
his horses to Justus Hubbell for $50.
Edward Crane accompanied by his daugh-
teri of Minneapolis, Mimi, after an alb
senee of twenty-eight years, is visiting his
sister, Mrs. M. Conant. Porter Crane of
Concord, n. H., is also here. - George
Clark has rented his hotel to Bert Pike for
one year. - George Daley has moved to
Potterville. - Will Eastman has sold
his horse to William Grout for 500, and
George Clark one to Calvin Fisher for SS5.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-04-21

long, penetrating through the muscles to the
bone. - M. M. Knight Is making great
improvements in the looks of his brick block
by repainting and stripping the large iron
pillars which adorn the front of the struc-
ture. - Richardson q Fullerton have
dissolved partnership, the former having
bought out the latter. - G. Il. Richard
sons dog had little dizziness of the
head on Sunday afternoon. 1t was thought
at first that 1t had run mad, and so orders
were given to Policeman Cameron to end
the pug's life. 1t seems, however, that the
dog is destined to live, as two shots were
fired at 1t, only three feet away, without
effect. The dog is now in good spirits.
60 The sugar season is ended. The
average amount is reported by some to have
been three pounds to tree and by others
not so much. - Another Waterbury boy
is soon to leave us. Charles Rolf has ac-
cepted position in one of Frank Wells
clothing stores in Connecticut and will enter
upon his new work next week. Charlie will
take with him the best wishes of his many
friends. - Forest Pickett has recently
exhibited Longshang egg taken from his
poultry yard that measured eight and one
fourth inches in length and six inches in
circumference. His principal stock of hens
consists of Plymouth Rocks and Lonshangs.
- Mrs. Mary Wells leaves this week
for New York, where she will purchase her
spring and summer stock of millinery goods
Woodbury..
ALTON BENJAMIN cut his foot recently
The ak entered the foot between the toes
and passed clean through, making cash
nearly two inches long on the bottom.
- Austin Osgood, who has been feeble
all winter, is failing. = Very many are i'll
with colds and sore throat. - The little
daughter of Ora Jackson was taken down
with canker-rash in the north part of the
town, whittier the family had gone on a
,vtast n.,1
Mrs. May Lance is to teach school at the
Center - Ralph Lyford of Lowell,
Mass, is in town. - Charles Walton ex-
poets to move to Walden soon.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-04-21

mother. - Miss Alice Packer of this
town, who has a millinery shop at Cabot,
goes to Boston this week to make her an
nual spring purchases. - Sam. Cole has
just purchased three Fearnaught colts in
Peacham, and they are beauties. They are
two three and four years old, respectively,
and stand fifteen hands and two and one
half inches high. They are worth looking
at, II any one wishes to see good horses,
and Mr.. Cole is always "at home " if any
one wants to see them or him. - There
will be communion service at the Congrega-
tional church one week from next Sunday,
at which time some will unite with the
church. The preparatory lecture will be
the Thursday previous at two O'Clock in the
afternoon. - While Mrs. Il. b. Dwinell
was hopping her back piazza, last Monday
forenoon, she slipped on the wet floor and
stuck her hand through a light of glass,
cutting the main artery in the wrist. DIR. ii.
S. Carver was called to dress the wound and
pronounced it severe one.
Middlesex.
The singing convention, under the charge
of Professor Ober, held last week Tuesday
and Wednesday, closing with a grand con-
cert Wednesday evening, was a decided
success. - p. l.. Gay has exchanged his
hotel property here with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fisher for their hotel in Moretown. 80
William Hudson has opened the old hotel
for public patronage. - The Waterbury
Band Dramatic Club Will give dramatic
entertainment in Hudsons hall on Friday
evening of this week. - Mrs. H. T.
Risdon of National City, Cal, daughter of
Joseph Newhall, arrived home last week.
- The Young Peoples Literary Society
will have spelling-match in Hudson's hall
next Monday evening, April Goth. A small
admission fee will be charged and prize
given to the best speller - Quarterly
meeting services will be held next Sunday
Presiding-elder Spencer will be present
Quarterly conference on Saturday evening
at half-past seven o'clock
Moretown.
AT the public teachers examination, last
Saturday, there were eight candidates for
certificates. - Owing to the bad state of
the roads but few from this place attended
the musical convention at Middlesex last
week. - Mrs. Will Congdon and two
children of Brainerd, Mimi, are visiting
her uncle, William Louzell. 80 Mrs.
Fielders is very i'll. - Mrs. A. C. Jones
is at work for G. w. Buckley. - n. r..
Spaulding of Burlington and Mrs. G.. N.
Dale of Montpelier were in town last week.
Northfield.
THE prudential committees for the dis
tricts of this town, elected at the annual
meetings on the last Tuesday of March, are
as follows, and the figures show the rate of
school-tax:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-04-21
Caledonia County.


MISSES BRIGHAM AND ADGATE have re-
turned home from Palatka, Florida, where
they have been employed during the winter
by Mr.. Barron of the Putnam House. Both at
tempted to bring home a live alligator, but
only Miss Adgate succeeded. - stephen
johnson has purchased the " Hurlburt
farm in West Woodbury. and taken pos
session. - l.. ID. Hathaway is improv-
ing the appearance of his buildings with
new paint. -: Porter Il Buck OF Worces-
ter have rented the meat-market under
Reeds shoe-shop and propose to supply the
people of this place and vicinity with that
important part Of the "s staff of life the
coming season. We hear they have rented
Kittridge's house, up the river, for place of
residence. In answer to petition,
numerously signed by our citizens, the
selectmen have ordered our grocerymen to
close their billiard-rooms. - Ira f.
Batchelder and family have arrived from
Lexington, Mass, and assumed charge of
the Centennial House, of which Mr.. Batch
elder is owner. - George b. Kent gave
a free dance, or reception, at the Centen-
NAL House ON Tuesday evening of last week.
Kittrdge's orchestra furnished music.
About twenty couples attended. == Sam
uel Scribner, long afflicted with illness, is
failing. He has been confined to his bed for
several weeks. - The sugar season came
to a sudden termination with the advent of
the clear warm days now prevailing. The
quantity is far short of an average, but the
quality is excellent If any more is made
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-04-21

JOSEPH BREcK & Sons catalogue of gar
den, field and flower seeds agricultural i'm
practical, works of the kind ever issued. 1t
contains over one hundred seventy pages
several colored plates; comprehensive
treatise on grasses, moving lands and per-
manent pastures, and much other valuable
information for both amateurs and pro-
fessionas Messrs Breck & Sons are
among the Oldest firms in their line of bust
ness, having been established in 1892 in a
part of the same store now occupied by
them. SiXty-four years in the same build
ing is an almost unparalleled record, and
their long experience gives them knowl
edge of the wants of their customers ex-
ceedingly valuable.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-04-21
Orleans County.
Barton Landing.

THE long-standing debt of the Methodist
church has lately been Cancelled. Much
credit is due the ladies for their persistent
efforts in raising money. - Mr. and
Mrs. DIS. Waterman are housekeeping in
ID. G.. French's house. - The teachers in
the village school are ID. s. Waterman, Lou
Use Furgerson and Lou Staples.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-04-21

1t must be Of inferior quality. Some farm
ers have already gathered their buckets.
- Joseph Lewis, section-man en-
ployed here for some time past, has moved
to Passumpsic, with the expectation of en-
ployment upon the Passiimpsic railroad.
- Frogs made their debut on Thursday
last in this vicinity, week earlier than av.
erage years.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-04-21

ATTEMPTS have been made several times
to found temperance society in Paris, but
without success.