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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-09-02
WAR ON ARAB SlaVERS.
Breaking Up the business Of Raiders
from khnrtoum.

Breaking Up the business Of Raiders
from Khnrtoum.
The Congo Free State has received
report from Capt. Ponthicr. who has
been stationed about a year between the
Mobangi-Mallua and the Congo rivers,
with regard to his fights with the Arab
slave dealers from Khartoum and his
successful efforts to defeat their at
tempts to ravage the country south OF
the Congo.
He found in September last, says the
New York Sun, that large bands of
these Arabs had established themselves
in strongly-fortified towns on islands in
the Mallua river, that they had laid
waste large districts north of the river.
and that prompt measures must be
taken or they would extend their muir
dcrous raids To the tribes further south.
The chiefs all through the southern
part of his district were terribly fright
ened by the news that reached them Of
Arab atrocities in the northern districts.
They eagerly welcomed the news that
Capt. Ponthier was about To lead an ex-
pedition against the Arabs, and decided
10 help him with a considerable force of
native warriors
The captain was therefore able to set
out Tor the AraD towns late IN OctOD Der.
with about two hundred wcll-armed
soldiers of the state and upward of one
thousand natives armed with spears.
His march was 50 rapid that he took
the Arabs by surprise, and after hard
ba tie, in which about one hundred of
the enemy were killed, they fed from
their strongest village, and crossing to
the north shore Of the river scattered in
all directions. Night came too soon TO
permit Ponthier To follow up his vic
tory, but the next day and for three
days after he attacked the towns on
other islands with similar success, driv-
ing all the Arabs across the river and
getting possession of two hundred and
fifty slaves whom they had recently
captured.
\ great number of these unfortunates
had been fastened together by iron
chains attached to rings that had been
placed around their neclls. They told
sad stories of their terrible sufferings.
As usual, the Arabs had killed or driven
into the jungle to perish about five per-
sons for every one they captured. Their
fortifications were found to be of un-
usual strength. Several rows of pals
ades surrounded each village. Capt
Ponthicr thinks that he has stopped the
progress of the Arabs in this direction
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-09-02
ARTIFICIAL NOSES AND EARS.
Aluminium Now Taking the Place OF Wax
CeIluloid, Porcelain and Wood.

Aluminium Now Taking the Place OF Wax,
CeIluloid, Porcelain and Wood.
IL is quite the fashion to attribute to
aluminium adaptability for every con-
ceivable purpose. In the majority of
cases there is some warrant for doing
50, aS-the metal lends itself kindly to
all kinds of conditions and uses, and
among these is the manufacture of arti-
fetal noses and ears. Wonderfully
good limitations of these members We're
made in wax, celluloid, wood, porcelain
or vulcanite. Nulcanite was the sub
stance most in favor, from its lightness,
strength and small liability to injury.
After being vulcanized, the piece was
painted by an artist in OH cOlOrS. as
near the color of the skin II the in
tended wcarer as possible. For attach
ing il the face springs were at first
tried, but the New York Com. lrcial
Advertiser says there was a strong
prejudice against them on account of
their supposed tendency to interfere
with the circulation and cause irrita-
tion and possibly inflammation or alb
sorption of the tissue. Finally it be
came customary to keep the nose in the
required position by fixing it to eye
=
could almost defy detection. For this
purpose aluminium is now in vogue. 1t
is strong and light and is easily COW
cred with muslin, which is afterward
painted. 1t has thus become 4 matter
Of even greater ease to adjust u portion
of the nose or ear with perfect nicctv
and have il painted to so nearly resemble
the skin that covers other portions of
the face that the fact would remain un-
known if you met the wearer a dozen
times in week. Scores of people are
daily met on the streets who are wear
ing some such appliance, and many of
them have been doing so SO long that
they have almost forgotten the fact
themselves. Five times out of seven
the loss of the nose is caused by alb
scess centrals which break just inside
the nostrils. The disease then attacks
the bone, which decays very rapidly
Sometimes portion of it is saved, but
this is the exception and not the rule.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-09-02
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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-09-02
Dog Eare.

In the matter of food many dog
owners make grievous errors and are
therefore remiss in their duty" writes
DIR. Gordon Stables in the new volume
OF the Dog Owners Annual, toward
our friend the dog. | think the rule of
a light breakfast at eight p. m, and "A
good, nutritious dinner at five p. IN. is a
good one. but we should never neglect
To give some mashed greens twice or
thrice week, nor forget that change
does good. An occasional dinner of
weli-boiled tripe is great treat to al
most any dog; so is a bit of liver lightly
boiled As to bones, young dogs may
have safe ones, but old dogs are better
without: ahandful of bone meal must do
duty instead
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-09-02
PORTRAYED IN LARD.
Busts OF Famous Personages from Il
Chisei of tne Center Market sculptor.

Busts OF Famous PersOnages from the
Chisei of tne Center Market sculptor.
The sculptors in Greece are cele-
bratcd, but sculptor in grease Is
something Of a novelty in the art
world. Nevertheless, Washington pos
sesscs such a phenomenal artist, who
finds scope for the exhibition of his
genius. not in classic marble or plastic
clay. says the Washington Post, but
models bas-reliefs in lard and busts in
butterine. His name is Il. {. Ford. and
his studio is at the west of Center
market.
The way Mr. Ford entered upon his
artistic career was entirely by accident.
II is his custom TO pile fifty or sixty
pounds of lard upon his counter, and
one day he careleSsly picked up q knife
and carved a bas-relief portrait in the
side. It was merely AN ideal head,
drawn at random, but possessed such
merit as u attract considerable atten-
ton and custom from the marEeters-
Senator ManderSon, who happened
along, was particularly struck with
the portrait, which hc declared to be q
remarkable likeness of Sir Walter
Raleigh.
Since then Mr.. Ford has continued
his experiments. and developed con-
siderable skin in manipulating his
novel material for modelling. His tools
are ordinary carving knives, with which
he chiSelS ont in rough some ideal face.
The features are aftcrward nodded
and smoothed by the fingers, the
warmth of which renders the lard
plastic. When this has been done to
the artists satisfaction he dips his
fingers in ice-water, which chillS and
fixes the features, 1T the same time im-
parting n marble-lille gloss to the bust,
and showing almost translucent in the
electric light.
Among the subjects he has treated, in
addition to n number of ideal heads, are
portrait busts of Walt Whitman, Mrs.
Morrell and Sitting Bull, the latter OF
which, being artiStically decorated with
turlley-fcather plumeS, attracted great
attention. Indeed, a crowd always sur
rounds the sculptor as he works, and
his productions have become a standard
attraction To the market.
The last bust he made was that of a
beautiful girl. The modelling OF this
piece was of really high artistic merit,
and ii was considered by connoisseurs
as worthy of a place in the Corcoran
gallery. But a sad fate overlook the
fair lady Of lard. As the weather grew
warmer She visibly drooped and sick
ened. Great, greasy tears gathered in
her downcaSt eyes, and her head bowed
gracefully as ii in deep grief The
sword of impending calamity hung
over her; one day it dropped and OFF
went her fair head, so Mr.. Ford named
her after the unfortunate Mary Queen
OF SCOTS.
Mr.. Ford is considering an offer TO
exhibit some of his work at the worlds
fair, the pieces being protected in glass
refrigerators from the effects of heat
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-09-02
Educated Marines.

The English royal marines are unsur-
passed by any troops in the world. They
enlist with n character, and they learn
4 trade. They serve for twelve years.
or for twenty-one with a pension, in
stead of being turned adrift al twenty
four. And when they are discharged
there is competition for them among
employers.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-09-02
Iassoing an Eagle.

Antoine Nelson, a Colorado cowboy,
lassoed an eagle a few days ago. Mel
son was riding over the prairie on his
little COW pony with a lasso tied to his
saddle, when he saw the eagle flying
ahead of him, quite close to the ground.
lie started his pony on Il run toward
the bird, and when short distance
away threw his rope, which settled
over the eagles neck and under one
wing, and he succeeded in getting the
bird to the ranch house alive. The
eagle measured eight feet from tip to
tip of its wings.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-09-02
Il apnman,s faita saped hey.


Here are her own words
Il was PROSTATE with dlsPlace-
ment of the womb and the conse-
ouent liberation and spinal weak
ness.
II was obliged to lie in bed, as
TO walk or stand was impossible,
because of dizziness and severe
bearing-down pains.
"A friend told me how she had
been cured of similar trouble by
using lydia Z. PHkham'S peiSffabIe
CompOnRA, and | believed II It
would cure her it would me.
And it did -one bottle brought
me out Of bed, and three got me
up so that | could do the house
work.
81 believe it is the best medicine
in the world for female complaints,
and | want every woman TO know
about it." JOSEPHINE SCHoEN-
BORN, 7I3 Baker ST., Baltimore,
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-09-02


Yes, we have
proof abundant
which shows that
no one remedy in
all the world has
relieved so much
female suffering.
AL druggists sell it, OF sent
by mail. ia iSru of Pills OF
I.0reuges, oI, rrceip; OF 81
Correspondence freely an
s~-red. Address Ia couii-
dsnce. iSpIA p PtNH-
HAN MEDICAL Co Inns,
MASS. Liver Pills, Sc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20
Rhode Island Goes Republiean.

The republicans keep their own IN
Rhode Island, having elected their
candidate for Governor by a plurality
of 2,047 and majority of 1856. They
also, as was expected, have a majority
in both branches of the Legislature. SO
that the reelection of Senator Aldrich
is secured. Considering the small ma,
jority and the great exertions required
to obtain it, the result is not much OF
victory for the republicans. Its moral
effect cannot be very considerable. On
the contrary, persons who study the
figures Of recent elections in Rhode
Island will suspect that Wednesday
victory was little better than defeat.
In 1884 the republican plurality in a
total vote of 25,52S was 6,344. In 1888
in total vote of 1929, the republican
plurality was 3,173. Now the aggre-
gate of republican and democratic
votes is 52,8S5, and the plurality has
shrunken to 2,047. The democratic
vote this year greatly exceeds the re
publican vote in any preceding year
| Baltimore San.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20

In reviewing wheat trade conditions
Beerbohm remarks =
''The relative cheapness of Indian
wheats can hardly pass unnoticed and
the cause thereof is to be found in the
unprecedented low price of silver, and
the consequently low rate of exchange,
the rupee to-day being quoted at Is
sgd, against Is SID at this time last
year, a difference of I'D, which has the
effect of cheapening Indian wheat re-
latively speaking, by about Is Sd pei
quarter. There have been such extern
sive purchases for April-June shipment
that the Indian shipments in these
three months can not fail to be liberal
fact which, added to the uncertainty
with regard to Russia's action in refer
ence to the raising of the prohibition
on wheat at harvest time, renders the
more distant future more than usually
difficult to fOreSee."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20
THE LITTLE BROWNIE NAN.
nd upon the parlor floor,

There's sand upon the parlor floor,
There's mud upon the stairs,
And finger-marks upon the door
And on my gilded chairs.
A charcoal sketch adorns the walk;
In bedroom, kitchen, hall,
Are scenes in pencil, pen and chalk,
On window-sill and wall.
And when [ ask: ''Who can it be
That did all this?" why, then
A boyish treble answers me:
Il dess twas Brownie Man.''
He weeds the garden with spoon.
And cuts old Carlos hair,
And from pumpkin carves moon
And hangs it in mid-air.
/ find him standing on his head,
Before the mirror tall,
And playing on my fresh-dressed bed
With kitten, dog and ball.
And, when | chide, he hugs me so
RESIST him, ah! who camp,
And says: "Why, mamma, don't you know
- | is Brownie MANI
And, when at night the house is still
And he is safe in bed,
pray: 'Dear Lord, keep from all i'll
And bless his busy head;
''And make me patient still to be
With every boyish plan?"
For what would life be worth to me
Without my Brownie Man?
Annie L. Breckenridge, in Home-Maker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20

While woman's suffrage prevails in
several portions of the Northwest, it
seems that at the late local elections in
that section, very few women awaited
themselves of the privilege. In some
places where a large vote was polled
not more than twenty women cast their
ballots. The novelty of the thing
seems to have worn off, and the wo-
men have come to their sober senses to
know that the right of suffrage to them
is not such a precious boon as it was at
first supposed to be. 1t is an invasion
of all the sacred precincts of domestic
life, and totally inconsistent with all
the social ties that make man and wo-
man one.-Ly71chburg NeaOs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20

Maria" he said tenderly, as they
sat together looking into the cherry
logs that threw out Pickering flames
on the hearth, maria, [ think | could
go to the worlds end for your
ut may be so,n said Maria, as she
looked at the clock and yawned, ''it
may be so, George if you wanted to
now would be as good time as any
George took his hat, and instead OF
going to the worlds end he went home
New York Press
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20

A clergyman had arranged with an
other to take his place for a Sunday
The day arrived, and with it the
Reverend S. c., who took for his text,
"Who are these arrayed in white, and
from whence come they?'' Just then
two young girls came in late, dressed
in white. He was repeating his text,
when a man thought indeed some one
might tell the minister, and not have
him ask twice, so he said, ooh, sir,
they are the two Miss Whites from the
top of the road
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20
Deserving FPaise.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Dir. Kings New Life Pills, Buck
lens Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters,
and have never handled remedies that
sell as well, or that have given such
universal satisfaction. We do not
hesitate to guarantee them every time,
and we stand ready to refund the pur-
chase price, if satisfactory results do
not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity purely
on their merits. For sale by Hughes
& Bell, Druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20
Female Weakness, Positive Cure.

To THE EDIToR:-Please inform YOU
readers that have a positive remedy
for the thousand and one ills which
arise from deranged female organs.
shall be glad to send two bottles of my
remedy FREE to any lady if they vii
send their Express and p. 0. address
Yours respectfully, DR.. "A. c. MARCHISI
Utica, n. Y. apr Cats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20
A Million Friends.

A friend in need is friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such a friend in DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs, and Colds. If you have
never used this Great Cough Medicine,
one trial will convince you that it has
wonderful curative powers in all
diseases of Throat, Chest and Lungs
Each bottle is guaranteed to do all
that is claimed or money will be re-
funded. Trial bottles free at Hcghes
& Bells Drug Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20

Belle-Oh, say, have you heard that
May Savalle, who went as missionary
to the Sioux, is going to marry a chief !?
Blanche-No! How did you hear?
Belle-She told me so herself and
showed me her engagement ring. 1t
has the cutest kind of a quotation in
side it.
Enthusiastically What is the quota
ton?
Belle-"Lo, the bridegroom cometh =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20
Il : + :: W W HoTf0IkaHastern RI
IN EFFECT DECEMBER 6, 1891.

(SOuthbOund)
No. l. No. 5. No. 20.
5.47 a. M. 2.O6 p. m. AS p. m.
(NOrthbOund.j
No. MOI. No 80.
s.52 a. m. All D. m. 1O.;2 q. m.
No. 1.-For Roanoke, RadfOrd, Pulaski, Bris-
tol, Knoxville, Chattanooga and tho
South. Also for Bluefield, PocahontaS,
ElkhOrn and all points on Clinch Val
ley DivsiOn-also for Louisville and
Cincinnati, and all points on L. ~ N. II.
II. via. Norton. Pullman sleeper to
New Orleans and Memphis via. Bristol,
also Pullman Sleeper from Roanoke to
Louisville via. Norton.
No. 3.-For Roanoke, RadfOrd, Pulaski, Brs-
tOl and Chattanooga, connects at Rad
ford, Buefed. Pullman Sleeper to
Memphis via. Bristol.
No. 29.-For Roanoke and all points between
Roanoke and Bristol
No. 2.-For Washington via Shenandoah
Junction. Hagerstown, Philadelphia
and New York.
Pullman Sleeper to Washington, also
to Philadelphia and New York.
No. 4.-For Hagerstown. Harrisburg, Phila-
delphia and New York, Pullman Sleep
er to New York.
No. 30.-For Shenandoah only. No connection
beyond.
NORTH CAROLINA DIvIsION.-Leave Pulaski
daily 200 a. m, for Ivanhoe, and 1:30 p. m. for
Ivanhoe and GOSSan, and $40 a. NJ, except
Sunday, for Betty Baker.
For tickets time-caTds and all information,
call on agent, Norfolk 4 Western Railroad.
w. b. BEVILL, C. P. a.
Roanoke, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20
BuckIen'S Arnica SaIve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, OF
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
FOR SALE BY HUGHES & BELL.
ian27 80 w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20
The best Of all ways

Is to use Pierce's Purgative Pellets, Sir.
For nine -tenths of the diseases of the
body begin with constipation or the
clOgging up of the sluice-ways, through
which the impurities of the blood es-
cape, so that they are re-absorbed into
the system. The Purgative Pellets act
gently but thoroughly upon the
stomach and liver, and are the best
laxative known. Without racking and
straining the organs, they open the
bowels and restore a natural, healthy
digestion. Unequaled in dyspepsia,
constipation, biliousness, piles, or any
of the resulting diseases.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20
How to Cure All Skin Diseases >,

Simply apply ''SwAYNE OINTMENT No III
ternal medicine required. Cures letter. ecze
ma itch, all eruptions on the face, hands, nose
&c, leaving the skin clear white and healthy
Its great healing and curative powers are pos
sessed by no other remedy. Ask your drug
giSt for SWAYNEiS OINTMENT
feb IO-Iyr 'g2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20
Here's to the maiden of baShful fifteen
And here's to the widow of forty ~

They have each reached a period in
life when most females need assistance
in tiding them over the shoals which
so often completely wreck their after
lives. In producing regularity and
healthy action of the female organs,
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
stands without a peer. AT time when
nature gives them increased burdens,
so many young girls have their health
for life shattered. If you wish your
daughter to miss those periodical,
agonizing backaches, and dizzy head
aches, languid and tired feeling, ac-
companied with rough, pimply skin
and dull, heavy eyes, get her bottle
of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
If you have reached the later period of
danger and weakness, you will need a
bottle, too. See wrapper on bottle for
printed guarantee. Satisfaction given
in every case or money returned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20
SOUTHWARK. AIRS 413* Al 443
mail. express mix mix
*All Daily, except Sunday.
CONNECTIONS

Train No. AIS connects at Harper,s Ferry
With Fast Limited Express TRAINS leaving at
1O1 p m, arriving at Columbus at 80 a. M,
and Pittsburgh at $50 p. M, and Chicago at
1l:55 a. m. next morning; with train leaving
at f:59 .. m, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:45 a.
M, 81 LOUIS at 6:25 p. m. and connects at
Weverton with train arriving at Hagerstown
at zoo p. M, and at Washington Junction with
train arriving at Frederick at l55 D. m.
Train 4l6 connects with fast Vestibule trains
at Harper's Ferry at 1881 p m. for Pittsburgh
lOl2 p. m for Chicago, and LIS u. IN. for Cincfn-
natl and st: Louis Arrive at Pittsburgh at
6:20 a. m, Chicago at $3.50 p. m, Cincinnati at
BIB p. m, and st. Louis at 1:l5 a. m
Trains A. and AS have Pullman Buffet Par
lor cars between stanton and Baltimore.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars run through
to Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago and Pitts
burgh on all express trains.
FOR rates, tickets, baggage checks, apply to
b. o. r. h. or to C. E., DUDROW, Travelling
Passenger Agent Winchester, Va. or C. Il.
Hammond, city ticket agent, Staunton, Va.
CHAS. o. SCULL, j. I. ODELL
Gen. Pass. Agt. Gen. Man
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20

The world is always interested in the
cure of consumption; yet its proven
ton is of far more Importance. DR..
Woo DIS Norway Pine Syrup is guaran-
teed to cure coughs and colds. Sold by
all dealers on a guarantee of satisfac-
tinn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20
The Formulation of Stanton

Is about 10000, and we would say at
least one-half are troubled with some
affection of the Throat and Lungs. as
those complaints are, according to
statistics, more numerous than others.
We would advise all our readers not to
neglect the opportunity to call on their
druggist and get a bottle of kemp's
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs.
Trial size free. Large Bottle soc. and
81. Sold by all druggist. apr 6-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20

Those who pray loudest are not al
ways the most pious. The noisy pc
titioner sometimes prays that way il
order that the brethren land sisters
may notice the strength and sweetness
of his fine low baritone voice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-20

I'm so sorry said Mrs. Parvenu,
bidding goodnight to her guests after
the reception, that the storm kept all
our best people away. "-Boston Herald