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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-05-30
UNJUST CRITICISM.
A Few Words About the appointment of
Carter Il. Harrison.

| The CRITICISMS of President Harrison
for appoir ting his brother United
States Marshal in Tennessee are con-
temptible in tone and spirit. and ut
terly unreasonable and unjust. The
New York Times says ''the appoint
ment is one that no man of sensitive
self-respect in Mr.. Harrison's place
would have made" The World,
more untruthful, though not more
unreasonable, says it is 1.-The most
pronounced act of nepotism in the
history of the Government This is
political cant without the first ele-
ment of truth or sincerity. The ap-
pointment in question does not come
within the definition of nepotism at
all The essential element of nepotism
is appointment of relatives to office
who are unfit and undeserving.
Webster defines it, '.Bestowal of pat
ronage in consideration of relation
ship to the bestower, rather than of
merit" In this case merit and fit
ness were the principal considera-
tions, and relationship was secondary.
Carter B. Harrison is a gentleman of
first-class ability and of the highest
character. He held an important
Office under former Republican admin
list ations, the duties of which he dis
charged to the perfect satisfaction of
the Government and public. No Re-
publican in Tennessee stands higher
Or enjoys the confidence and respect
of the public in a more marked de-
gree. His claims to Office. to use an
offensive phrase. did not rest on the
fact OF his relationship to the Presi-
dent They rested on his personal
character and merit, and on recon-
mendations which would have secured
his appointment from any Republican
President The Republicans of Ten
nessee do not see in the appointment
any of the elements of nepotism or
favoritism that mugw imp and Demo-
cratic papers pretend to discover. On
the contrary, they regard it as an emil
nently fit and proper one.-Indianap-
oils Journal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-05-30

9-Colonel Dudley is not an outlaw;
he has been guilty Of no crime, but he
is the victim of mugwump vindictive-
ness For this reason, if not on ac-
count of old friendship, he deserves
courteous treatment and Republicans
in all parts of the country will be glad
to hear that President Harrison does
want to see Colonel Dudley at the
White House. There is no mgr attitude
shout Benjamin Harrison. Press
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-05-30

Transparent paper for supporting
the sensitive films used for photo
graphic negatives has not been entirely
satisfactory. For several years thin
celluloid plates have been tried. and it
is stated that during the past year
these have been made a perfect light
weight substitute for plates of glass.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-05-30
Scallonad Caulifiowar.

-Scalloped Caulifiower: Prepare the
cauliflower. and steam or boil until
tender. If boiled, use equal quantities
of milk and water. Separate into
punches of equal size, place in pud-
ding-dish, cover with a cream sauce.
sprinkle with grated bread crumbs,
and brown in the oven.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-05-30

In a divorce case at Pittsburgh,
Pa. a woman testified that soon after
marriage her husband laid down a rule
that she was not to eat meat, butter
eggs o. Lard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-05-30

B9-Colonel w. H H Clayton, of
Arkansas, has been appointed District
Attorney of ibat State for the Western
district He is a brother a General
Powell Clayton, ex-senator from that
State, and Colonel ClaJtsn who was as
sassinated at Plummerville. Ark. while
taking testimony for contest of M.
Breclrinri1ge's seat in the next House
Of Observation-Disclosures Tribune
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-05-30

farmhouse, painted into glaring fresh
ness, general environment indicating re-
Gently expended money. gentleman sits
on the porch, his feet on the railing, his hat
far down over his eyes. Hi Chang ap-
proaches, accompanied by the ubiquitous
Waggy, attached as usual to a string.
hi Chang, addressing soles of feet on
ralling-''Me chatchee him-dog-one time
more''
No response
Chinaman, in higher key-''This time he
kill tee looster. one little chickee.''
No answer.
Hi Chang continues, DISQUALIFICATION
him sheep, dive IN corner fence, bark. bara
till sheep no can stand, make sick.''
Rumbling voice under hat-sFeed the
beast on chickens. mutton, Durham bulls.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22
Political Effect OF New states.

There seems to be little doubt that the
way Will be opened for the admission of
four new States into the Union before
this session of Congress ends. There
has come TO be d practical agreement
between Democrats and Republicans in
favor of letting in North and South
Dakota, Montana, and Washington,
and leaving out New Mexico. Some
years sgo the Republicans favored the
admission OF New Mexico. when Eikins
and Dorsey promised they could make a
Republican State of il. There is a bill
pending in the nature of an enabling
act empowering Now Maxico, Wyom-
ing Arizona and Idaho TO form State
constitutions and apply for admission
In 1880. This provides for all The Ter
TiIOrles except ULah and Alaska. The
Gazette seems TO think that by the ad-
mission of the two D-kotas, Montana
and Washington the Presidential cleo
tion Of 1892 may be settled without
hanging on the vote Of New York"
Hardly, the 80 votes of New YoIk.
even with the new States admitted.
Will have big influence In determining
the result. The four new Staes will
probably increase the electoral vote
from 4Ol 10 4li, making POS instead OF
POI necessary TO a choice In 1884 Mr.
Cleveland. with the South. New York,
New Jersey, Connecticut and Indiana
bad 2l9 votes. With the proposed new
States admitted. the South, New York
New Jersey and Indiana would elect
with five votes TO spare. The appor-
:ionment under the census OF next year
NAV be operative by 1892 and will
make some changes in the representa-
ton of States in ths electoral college,
but the recognized doubtful States OF
the north Will still hold The presidency
within their decision We hope to see
the solidIty of both sections broken by
that time, however, and it is probable
the taIin iSsue Will do II.
The great advantage 10 the Republi-
cans by the admissions of the four new
States IS that ig will add TO the party's
power in the Senate, and make /. more
than ever the stronghold of that party
o: milliOnaires, trusts and monopolies.
That is really the motive of Republican
solicit ude about the admission of new
; ates, provided they promise 10 be Re-
publican States PiuSbRrg Post.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22
Cabinet Forecasts.

Forecasts OF the Harrison Cabinet
having "semi- i-official'' sanction as to
fouI OF the members, and guesses which
substantially agree as to the remainder,
were published IN all the newspapers
OF Monday. They included the names.
of Blaine, of Maine ); Window. of Wall
street Rusk. of Wisconsin Thomas.
of Illinois Noble, of Missouri wana-
maker. of Pennsylvsnis > Miller, of
New York, with Estee, OF California.
and Clayton, of Arkansas, as alterna-
Iiyes.
II is not unlikely that this slate will
be changed in two or three particulars
before the list shall be finally completed.
Bne the theory upon, which it is made
and the general character OF the new
Cabinet are uDdoubtiy fairly indicated
by this list. 1t at least affords an esti-
mate of General Herrison's bent and
capacity by his party friends which is
interesting and Illuminating
or the Cabinet as a whole il will be
time enough to speak when 10 is Off
oially announced. As the forecast now
stands, i've o: the eight men named
have had no experience in ". .ionaI af
FAIRS Blaine Is to have an opportun-
ity TO revive in the State Department
the coruscations of his '.uriiliart poll
cy" of Jingoism and iopery. Mr.. Win
dom is a Western man with eastern
principles and Wall street connections.
Warner Miller Can have-if he villa
little tin crown trimmed with beet and
turnip leaves In recognition of his mar
tyrdom ''outsIde the breastworksn in
the late campaign.
Is ii not an impressive start.-N. Y.
World
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22

What - really the hrst step toward a
movement for annexation was taken in
the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday.
lt was to be expected that Sir Richard
CartwrigEt's resolution that the Domin-
ion OF Canada should be invested with
the right to negotiate treaties would to
defeated by a Parliament in which Sir
John Mscdozald has a IDs joTity, but the
movement once started will not be
easily stopped. Ii is a movement that
can have only enc result ID the end if
the United States are uilling-aDnex-
alton.
The demand for the treaty-making
power is demand for Writ ual independ
ence. 1t is . demand that is not likely
10 be allowed, and then a demand for
actual independence must follow. But
even were it to be granted il would
scarcely secure the object for which il
is msde-commercial reciprocity with
the United States States oGt ot the
Union can never be accorded the pr.vi>
leges that belong TO States IN the In
ion. Therefore neither virtual nor
actual independence can benefit Cana
da. In the meantime the battle that
has been begun in the Dominion P4rlia.
ment must 60 on until il is won, and
the victory can only be the prelude TO
20 what is TO follow.
As TO annexation, it is a question in
which the American people take no in
terest- Ii is and always must be pri-
ma-ilv a Canadian question. When
Canada comes asking admission into the
hiOn, and ii is in a position to ask II
free from embarrassment il will be time
enough for ms to take the subject into
consideration. That time can ONLY
come after Canada has wrought ont her
own salvation without either fear or
rembling--PhilG. Times.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22
The Bounty Business.


The Senate has passed bill giving a
bounty 10 tbs producers of sugar.
Good But why stop with sugar :?
The nation needs good educstIon a
great deal more than good sugar. And
our teachers are the poorest paid work
ers in America. Why not a bounty to
teachers. The critics say that the
theatre is demoralized because tDansg-
ers have to cater to a sensation-loving
ouOlic. They would give us moral
dramas IL they could afford TO. Why
not bounty 70 properly regulated
theatres !?
Laughter produces adipose tissue as
we'll as sugar. Laugh and grow fat''
is an old motto. Why not a bounty TO
Puck. Judge and Life?
American Literature needs encour.
| agement. There is good precedent for
pension TO writers Why not a bUun-
I ~ TO American authors
The price OF wheat is very low. The
/ farmers in the Northwest, il is said
[ find 1t very difficult TO keep out of debt
We can live without sugar, but not
1 without wheat. Why not a bounty Il
the wheat growers OF Minnesota and
Iowa and Dako; as we'll as to the su,
gar growers of Louisiana?
Religion Is more important thar
sugar. Churches have hard work tc
make both ends meet. aud minister,
have harder work. Why not an estab
lished church. or at least a bounty q
The churches?
In short, why not ali Of US stop earn
ing an honest livelihood by hard work
and be supported by he bounty OF tn
Government ?-CbriStidn Union.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22

TIE election of Democratic burgess
in Ebensburg is victory that does not
often happen. a number of years have
passed since a Democratic burgess, by
election, has sat as the chief executive
of the borough, aud it may be that
some time will elapse before the Ike
happens again. The borough is Re
publican, by from thirty to forty of a
majority, and nothing but the incompe-
tency OF the present administration of
borough affairs could have produced the
result of the past election. 1t is not a
Democratic victory. for the Democrats
are in a hopeless minority in the bor-
ough. 1t is simply a rebuke by the
Republicans, along with the Demo-
Gratis, TO the burgess and council, VITO,
for the purpose OF getting control of the
few petty offices that come up annually
for distribution, have succeeded at the
expense Of tie borough. in maintaining
successfully that the borough of Ebens
burg was not chartered under what is
known as the general borough law and
that the borough per sc was never ex-
tended beyond its original limits.
After establishing the fact that the
record of the charter and extension of
the borough could not be found, which
suited their purpose fer the time being,
they are low confronted with the di-
lena that the taxes levied outside of
the original limits Of the borough may
be more easily imposed than collected,
and for the purpose of getting back TO
where they started from, are now. ut
The e.rpeRse Of the borough, with E. G..
Kerr, Esq, their defeated candidate
for burgess, sitting as commissioner, TAX
ing testimony TO establish the fact that
the borough tcdS extended. What the
result of the testimony will be, cannot
now be determined, but one thing is
certain, the borough will be, saddled
with the expense of first proving one
thing and then proving the reverse. all
at the instance OF the same set OF Off
cials aud within the short space of one
year. The verdict az the polls on Tues
day plainly indicaJes that the people
have no use for officials OF that kind.
and the psople are about correct.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22
Reckless Accusers.

How completely the London Times
case against Parnell and the other Irish
leaders has collapsed may be inferred
from the utterances upon the witness
stand last week of the young man,
Houston, who engineered the BCw ia
nous publications. Houston admits
that his sole reliance was upon Pigo,t,
a writer who had at one lime been On
the side of the NstioDalists. aud who
turned against them through personal
spleen and disapPoinl msDt. He admit
ted that his faith in Pigott was shaken
when he found the LITTER diekerlrg
with Labouchere but cody says il was
restored when Pigoit made sworn
statement. He knew nothing, for GER
tain. as TO bow the letters came into
Pigott's possession nor did he think II
was necessary to be any better informed.
Comment on this sort of evidences Is
waste OF words. II the British public
are not stirred 10 Indignation and some
whs; 10 disgust by the draft on their
attention and upon their pocketbo0k to
keep up this inquiry since the agitation
began last June, We are very much mis-
taken. They are shown how little re
search and judicious consideration were
given TO those letters by the Times and
by the Tory Government, even after
they were denounced as forgeries.
While Psrben and his associates were
avowing in the House Of Commons an0
out Of it that the letters were spurious,
tie Thunderer and the Cabinet were
content to go on organizing q costly
.or trial, and repeating the
charges, without themselves making
the rudimental ipqgiIy as ID the gen.
4ineness and source Of the letters,
which would commend itself to any
cautious person.
IL is almost !nconcei Sable that a gov
eminent, even of prejudiced Tories,
would leud itself TO a course so malig-
pant and Iiskily stupid. Yet the signs
now are that, while the ParnelIites will
succsed in establishing q clear case OF
forgery, the Times and the Government
Will not be able To offer even a plausi-
bic excuse for ever having insisted on
treating he letters as genuine. An ai-
ministration in which might makes |
right and which can allow its prejudi-
ces TO control its actions. so clearly as
has been the case in this matter, will
surely not much longer command the |
confidence of the English people
PutSJET3 DiSp atct.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22

SOME interesting facts says the New
York Ne,rS concerning the development
of the claim business have cone to light
in the discussion in Congress during
the past week. Ia recent years a class
of lawyers, unknown to the capital be-
fore the war, have come to be very nu-
meIous in Washington. These are
what are known as "Clsim Agents. :"
They hunt up all the old claims in the
Departments. get the names of persons
to whom money may possibly be due,
send them circulars and offer TO collect
the amount tor a small percentage. 1t
IS stated that there are now pending
befoIe the departments claims to the
amount OF over hundred million dol
lars, exclusive OF pensions. \ large
or have no substantial fouudation-But
these agents work up testimony in sup
port of them, ana then go to Congress
and get special acts passed.
The greater part of this business re-
lases to pension CLAIMS. During the
last session OF Congress about twelve
hundred special pension bills were in
tIoduced, the greater part of which
were drafted by claim agents. II seems
that they have recently dug up claims
In the Navy Department aggregating
over a million dollars, for extra pay TO
officers who we're serving on receiving
or training ships in haTbors. These Of
ficials had no knowledge that they were
in any way entitled to such pay, and
really they have no just claim to it;
but the agents seem 10 have induced the
Auditors of the Treasury Department
to allow them, and having obtained
copies OF the names OF sIl these o ficials
for the last half century, they are now
busy collecting evidence TO obtain this
money, and a large sum has already
been paiC out.
Tt is very evident that Congress ought
TO do something TO stop this business.
There should be a statute OF Limitations
on all claims. 4 claim that Is not pre-
sented within three or four years after
its maturity ought never be presented.
This business of draining the Treasury
to pay bogus claims In order to make a
certain class ot shysteI Iawers Iich
ought to be stopped and will be stopped
If Congress does its duty.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22
W hfskey Kills.

HOW often are we yet to be told that
whissey Kills Arsenic kill opium kills,
and So do hundreds of other good remedies
Kill II s5Lsed instead Of used. But ask the
question. "Will whiskey cure ?" Yes - is
the positive reply of the most eminent ply
sicians OF all the land Disease steals into
your system like sneak thief into your
house ana often by neglecting a bad cold,
We end our days in lingering, and wishing
for health-when, indeed. one bottle OF Pure
bhtskev or Brandy would have cured The
cold. Such goods may be scarce. but they
can be found at Max KleIns. 50 Federal
street, Allegheny. His ''Silyer Age" is the
only whisky endorsed by the doctors. You
can get the pure Guekenhefmer. Finch or
Gibson Rye at si.oo per quart OF six quarts
for $500 Send for p-ice list.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22

No DOUBT the free trade bugaboo.
says the Harrisburg Patriot. which the
Republican party dragged into the re-
cent campaign was Instrumental in in
ducing many voters, who had not given
the matter careful consideration, TO cast
their ballots against an honest and
equitable reform OF the tariff laws.
These misguided people we're told
that IL they voted otherwise the work
shops would close and the wages of the
laborer would be reduced TO those OF
:he pauper countries OF Europe. This
Larrowing picture was displayed iE the
unonopolistic newspapers and painted or
banners for over-taxed wage workers 10
carry through the streets. High tariff
triumphed and what is the result. Has
che workingman founo relief? Have
wages failed 10 be reduced Is there
an increased demand for labor Are
not industrial establishments closing
down every day for an indefinite period.
Let the man who voted in approval
OF a high tariff look about him and II he
be not blind with partisanship be surely
ought TO see that he struck his own in
terests a blow when he cast his ballot
against unnecessary and unjust taxa
lion.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22

DANIEL DoUGHERTY was in Pitts
burg last month, and when interviewed
by reporter, he gave the following in
teres.ing opinion of Pennsylvania poll
tics. "The remarks that should be
made on that subject are not for q draw
inG room 1 am a native of Pennsyl-
vania aud proud OF the State. with the
exception OF her politics. She is an
empire OF wealth and industry. bu. po-
Iiticai!y she is an eye sore. In the Sen
ate o; the United States she is silent.
was IN Somerset where a man lis ed
no could have spoken ably aud in
thrilling wondsr for Pennsylvania, and
that man was Jere Black. but he could
not be elected. Ia fact. although i
love Pennsylvania, despise her for be
ing so ring ridden. ~
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22

At the meeting of the Farmers Asso-
citation, at Washington, Pa, new gen
eral road law was drafted. IL provides
for ths election tri-enuislly of two
county Road Commissioners. R-pub-
lican and a Democrat, who shall receive
50 day, and who, with a competent
engineer, at - day, to be appointed
annually by tbs Court of Quarter Ses-
sions, shall constitute a Board of coun-
~ Road Com missioners, who shall view
all roads, bridges. etc. The Court of
Quarter Sessions shall fill all vacancies
and shall have jurisdiction OF all road
and bridge matters. No reviews will
be granted.
Resolutions indorsing the meat In
spection bill and condemRing the Tax
Equalization bill which was indors4d
by the convention of County Commis-
sioners at Erie, we:s adopted. The lat.
ter bill was condemned because it taxes
| sheep.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22
A Woman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has been made
and that too ny a lady in this county. Disease
fastened its clutches upon her and Tor seye years
she wtthstood its severest tests but her vital or
gans were undermined aad death seemed inui-
nent- For three months she coug he'd incessa ntly
and could not sleep She bought OF us a bottle Of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for COnsu nption and
was so much relieved on taking first dose that
che slept all night and with bottle has been
miraculOusly cvred. Her name is Mrs. Luther
LutZ 4" Thus wride W. q. Hamrick & Co.. OF
Shelby. n. C.-Get 4 free trial bottle at the drug
store Of Z. James, Eoensburs, an ". II. Nc
Atee-, Loretto.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22

THE American Tariff Reform League
commenced its sessions at Chicago
ou w edneSday. There was large at
tendance OF prominent IeforIners from
all parts Of the couRtry, crowding the
the theater where the meeting was held.
a very large number of the industries
OF the various States was represented.
The purpose of the meeting, In brief, is
To devise ways and means TO push the
campaign OF education, by literary bu-
resus. lecture bureaus, and correspond
ence bureaus in all the States. The
incident of Wednesdays session was the
reading of a letter from President
Cleveland cordially indorsing tbs move
mept, and making suggestions as to It's
efficiency. The question of sarif re
form, the President says must be
freed from all sophistries and cloudipp
fallscies," and preeented As a question
relieving 1.-The plain people of the land.
In their homes, from useless and unjust
expenses. The question Is a simp.e and
plain one, and needs but to De fairly
presented TO be understood The
President concludes by stating his ssex.
treme interest" In the work of the
League would induce him to attend its
sessions were it possible. PittSbsrC
4 Post.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-02-22

SENATOR ROBBINS is preparing bill
for the establishment of two schools for
mechanical, theoretical. and practial
instruction in the matters of coal-mine
inspection and the obviating OF fire
damp explosions. One school is TO be
on each side OF the State. The schools
are 70 be under State control absolutely.
He also advocates establishments Of
chairs In the normal school Of Pennsyl-
vania for instructing miners in these
matters.