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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26

The treasury investigating committee
made whitewashing report to the leg
islature on Tuesday, says the Pittsburg
Post, and it was adopted in both houses.
The conclusions reached in this report
will be laughed at by every intelligent
man in the state, and are known to be
misleading or false by all well-posted
bankers. 1t is as well known as any
fact can be that for thirty years some
one has Teaped profit by the use of state
funds. Banks have paid in some way
or other for their use individuals.
officials and others have speculated with
the balances. They have been scandals
without number. The state has not de-
rived penny from its balances. Some
one else has profited. The treasury ring
using these funds for its profit has been
well recognized element as power,
patronage and Doodle as the Cameron
ring, the Quay ring OF the combine ring.
The state, instead of earning, by the iu-
dicious use of these balances, millions
in relief OF the taxpayers, has seen these
millions pass to the Golfers of politicians
and bosses, bankers and officials. Yet
the investigating committee reported
everything lOvely-not flaw in the re-
cord, and that the public interests had
been diligently cared for.
The state repositories that made polit-
Ical contributions, distinctly charged by
Republican senator, are acquitted on
the ground their contributions were vol
untary. In sense they were, but how
long would they have remained deposi-
tories had they not put up the stuff
The two Democratic members Of the
committee submitted a minority report
which Is good enough as far as it goes.
1t proposes uniform Iate of interest
from all banks receiving deposits of state
funds; that no special privileges shall be
granted Plt:sburg, Philadelphia or Har-
risburg banks, and that the limit of any
one bank shall not exceed $3.50 600
The minority condemns the methods of
investigation adopted by which ex parte
testimony was received from the repre-
sentatives of banks, and no opportunity
gwen for cross examination. 1t was
IN this way the majority mixed its
whItewash. 1t is a splendid illustration
OF Quay reform, as he committee was
constituted in that particular interest,
and did Its assigned work disgustingly
well.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
M'Nicans Indignant.

City of Mexico, March q Mexican
officials are much displeased at stories
which are being printed in certain Amer.
lean newspapers, and which are appar-
emily furnished by some individuals here,
tor the purpose of putting Mexicans in
bad light with America.
1t was recently published in the Uni
ted States that the Mexicans were incen-
sed against Americans. As a matter of
tact, the latter never stood better than
now Ia the eitimation of all classes in
this country.
A dispatch stating that there was an
epidemic in Mexico, aud another to the
effect that three Boston men were com
ing here to purchase the American flags
captured during the Mexican war, were
without the slightest foundation in
truth.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
Met u Horrible Death.

Steubenville, o, March % George
Miller, employed as helper to the paper
machine tender at Hartie's paper mill.
met with death in a frightful manner to,
night. While working around the dry
ers his head fell forward and was drawn
through and crushed in a five-inch space
between the dryers. His right arm was
broken IN two places. His head was not
released from between the hot DRYERS
until the upper dryer was lacked up.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
The Cashier Is Missing.

Bethlehem, Pa March % Some
weeks ago c. f. BREEDER, cashier of The
FIRST National bank of this city, abscond-
ed, and an investigation of his accounts
disclosed defalcation of $4,000. Al
the time 1t was supposed this covered
the sum of Breder's peculatious. but a
further investigation of the books of the
oank has disclosed an added defalcation
OF $40, 900 The entire loss falls upon
the bank. BREEDER was last heard from
10 Denver. Besides his stealings from
the bank BREEDER took 81 900 from a
Betniehem building and loan associa-
ton, of which he was treasurer. and
smaller sums from several other instr
tutlons with which he was connected.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26

IF the new tariff bill is what its franz
ers call conservative" measure, II
would be decidedly interesting to know
what they would call radical. Although
the country denounced and drove from
power the Republican party because of
the high duties imposed by the McKin-
ley tariff law, the average rates of duty
to beimPosed by the new tariff bill have
been made higher than Mckinley's bill
And about the heaviest taxation carried
by the new bill is that imposed upon
such necessities as sugar and clothing
There may not be such plain sailing
ahead of this measure as Mr.. Mckinley
and his personal wOrshippers expect.
1t will, of course, be railroaded through
the house all right, but that it will be
materially amended before it gets
through the senate is very probable.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
HUNTER 'SSLINCHANCE
The Boilers Hold Out Against
the Nominee.
BLACKBURN MAY WITHDRAW.
Many of the Free silver Democrats W III
Then Join with the Boiling RepubIi-
cans and support BradIry-Hunt, RS
Friends Working Hard to Elect Him.

LEXINGTON, Ky, March "a - The
boiling Republican senators have is
sued sensational card saying they Will
not support Hunter for SCI ator because
he was illegally nominated They con-
cluded with the significa 1t statemant
that they We're not bought and were
not for sale"
1t is probable that Blackburn will be
withdrawn, and many of the free silver
Democrats VIII casttheir votes for Gov
ernor Bradley, together with the bolt
ing Republicans The governor friends
are urging him to come out boldly
against Hunter.
The silver Democrats held a caucus
last night, but did nothing to indicate
what course they Will pursue. Dr. Hunt
er' friends have been bringing every
possible pressure to bear on the Reuub-
hcans who voted for Boyle. and claim
that ten of them will vote for Hunter.
The friends of Governor Bradley
claim that three more Republicans will
desert Hunter. Neither side gives
names. The Hunter people Will try to
force a continuous session today and
keep on ballOting until an election is
had. The opposition will attempt to
defeat this by adjourning if 1t Is found
no man can be united on to defeat
Hunter OH first ballot. Hunters friends
here have telegraphed to Washington
that he will win sure.
The two houses ballOted yesterday
with the following result
In the senate the vote stood:
Black burn CFree Silver DemocratD,
II; Hunter (Republican). Is; Boyle
(Republican), 3; Davis (Sound Money
Democrat), 8. Total. 80.
In the house the vote was as follows
Blackburn, 81; Hunter, 53; Boyle,
8; Davis, , McCreary, /; Buckner, / :;
Sloane, /.
Necessary TO a choice 30.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26

President MCKINLEY has nominated
Col. John Hay, of the district of Column
bia, for ambassador to great Britain, and
Gen. Horace Porter, of New York, foI
ambassador to France. Col Hay is a
native of Indiana, and an actual resi-
dent of Ohio. He was one of President
Lincoln s private secretaries, and is we'll
known as an author and magazine
writer. General Porter is native OF
Huntington, Pa, and sou of Gov.
David r. Porter, of this state. He was
a soldier in the late war and is a prom
inent Gotham lawyer.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26

ALL enlightened people, saws the
Philadelphia Times, lament the rapid de-
struction of our forests and much has
been said and done of late TO urge such
legislation as will at least restrain the
reckless waste of timber. This is a ne
cesslty that will certainly force itself
upon this country before long, as it has
on other countries of greater experience.
One of the main causes of the slaugh-
ter OF the trees Is the demand for rail
road ties and for telegraph poles. Iron
will probably replace wood for the latter
use as trees grow scarcer, but no salts
factory substitute has yet been found
for timber in railroad ties, and these
alone consume so many well-grown trees
every year that it would be of obvious
advantage to the conntry if a supply
could be brought from the great forests
of British America; where the destruc-
ton of timber has not yet become a Sc
rious concern.
The authors of the new tariff forbid
this. They have levied a duty that is
meant to be prohibitory upon the i'm.
portation of railroad ties. which the tar
III OF 1884 put on the free list. This is
for protection" Notthe protection of
our forests, plainly. Quite the contra
ry. 1t is to encourage their destruction.
Who can be benefited by such tax il
Is dlthcult to conceive, except the con-
tractors who supply the railroads and
who will not pay their workmep one
cent more; but it is not at all difiicuIt IN
see that 1t protects the Canadian forests
at the expense of our own.
Thus is an application of the protec-
tive theory with which it is hard to keen
patience. AS revenue measure if is
worthless, because ties will not be i'm
ported under this tax as long as anv
suitable trees remain to be cut on this
side of the border. 1t is simply putting
a premium upon the destruction of the
forests at the very time when the hest
efforts of thoughtful men should be di-
rected 10 their preservation.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
Bullets Flew in Court,

Shenandoah, Pa, March 2O.-While
Robert Lenowsky was being given a
hearing here before Justice Cardin on a
charge of assauiting a 0year-old
daughter of William Toomey, the latter
pulled revolver and began firing at the
prisoner. The first shot went through
Justice Cardin's hat and grazed Consta-
bic Bolin's shoulder. the second cut
through the prisoners overcoat, and a
third went through the transom of the
room. Toomey then ran from the room.
pursued by the constable. The consta-
bic chased him two squares, when Toom-
ey turned and fired at his pursuer The
bullet went wide and Bolin fired twice
in the air. Toomey then surrendered
and was committed to prision without
BAIL
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
Ghasily Relics OF The Sea.

New York. March % The steamer
Creole; which arrived to-day from New
Orleans, reports thatyesterday she passed
a boat full OF water. Capt eager found
In 1t six corpses, which were washed out
when the boat was hauled up to the
steamship. The boat showed evidence
that came from the French steamer St.
Nazaire, which foUndered off Hatteras
This is the third boat from the St. Nazaire
to be accounted for. One was picked
up by the schooner Hilda with four sur
vivOrs Of the IS people who had en-
barked on 1t; the second was reported
as having been found by British tramp
steamship and contained Is persons.
and the third was that picked up by the
Creole. Concerning the deaths of the
people found in the last boat there will
always be mystery, but Capt. eager is
Of the opinion that they were drowned
by the waves washing over them and
that the oars slipped from their weaken
ed hands. There was food and water
enough in the boat to sustain the lives
of the half dozen occupants for a week.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26

IT is singular fact, on which we have
seen no comment made saws the Allan
ia constitution, that the election of Mr.
Mckinley has not even restored conf
dence among the multimillionalres ana
money owners of New York city. We
say the fact is singular because this class
placed all their influence at the disposal
of the Republicans and did everything
in their power to promote Mr.. McKin-
ley's election. They have had the full
fillment of what seemed their hearts de
sire, and still they view the situation
with the gravest doubt and suspicion.
Anticipating a demand for the evl-
dence OF this doubt and suspicion, We
call attention to two remarkable facts:
First.-In spite of the fact that Mr..
Mckinley has been elected, the money
owners are still boarding their money.
The New York banks alone hold above
$50, 900, 600 in excess of their legal re-
serve of % per cent. This immense
hoard fully typifes the lack of conf
dence, not only on the part of those who
borrow, but on the part of those who
loan In addition to this, 1t should be
borne in mind that the item credited
to loans in the weekly bank statement Is
calculated to deceive the thOughtless-
The New York banks have no real loans
outstanding. The item simply repre-
sents the amount temporarily in the
hands of brokers for speculative pur-
poses and not for investment. If eth
er lenders or borrowers had any conf
dence in the situation, or had any idea
that the Republicans would restore pros
perity, the congestion of idle money in
the financial centers would not be the
most marked result of the Republican
victory.
Second.-In spite of the claim that
the election of Mr.. Mckinley is an in
dorsement of the gold standard the mil
lionaire bankers and money lenders of
the country arc not satisfied. They
showed their lack of confidence in the
result by beginning another campaign
for the gold standard and renewing the
agitation of the financial question even
before Mr.. Mckinley was inaugurated.
They formed themselves and some of the
more active of their sympathizers into a
political organization called the Nation
al Sound Money league, with branches
in all parts of the country.
Now. these leagues know-for they
are sensible beyond the average-that if
the Republicans restore prosperity the
gold standard will not even be an issue
in the next campaign. But they show
by engaging i'll a political enterprise that
they have not the least confidence in the
future, not the slightest belief in even
the possibility of good times under the
gold standard. They have no conf
dence in the future, and consequently
they begin fresh agitation on the money
question.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26

a STATEMENT prepared at the immi-
grafton bureau at Washington, shows
that during the six months ended De
cember 81, 1896, the number of immi-
grants who arrived in this country was
149,SOS, a decrease as compared with
the same period in 1895 of ~, 900.
For the month of January last the de-
crease as compared with january, 1896,
was S,3I5, making the total decrease for
the seven months 10, ,525. This decrese
is said to be largely due to the difficult
ties and uncertainties attending land
ing in this country.
The many deportations and the strict
examinations enforced in this country
is stated to have caused a large increase
OF immigration from Europe to Brazil,
Argentine Republic and other South
American countries where inducements
are offered.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26

WHEN will the tariff cure" for
'hard times get through congress?
OF course it will be put through the
house with rush, for 1t has ceased to
be "deIiberative" body since the Re
publican members have given up their
character as representatives of the peo-
pie to Thomas B. Reed, the autocrat of
that body. But when will it get through
the senate? That body is very close on
the tariff question, just as it was when
the present tariff law was enacted, and
there will likely be close scrutiny of its
provisions before it is allowed to reach
President Mckinley. And DOW we are
informed that the 'good times will
not come until we get the tariff cure.
Oh dear
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26

SENATOR CULLoM, of Illinois, Repub.
llcan and Protectionist, says: Il re-
celVed letter from a wooden manufac-
turer this morning, who said that if the
proposed rates were to go into effect il
would be impossible for him to operate
his mill. That looks like prohibition
rather than projection, and no revenue
withal." No wonder the senate finance
committee, alarmed at the wild, radica-
lism of the Dingley tariff bill, proposes
to prepare substitute in which reason
and moderation shall rule, and which
will not close the mills thrown open by
the existing lawl
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
A ~ eicOIne Usher ,97

The beginning OF tie new year will have a vel
come usher in the shape OF a fresh Almanac de-
scriptive of the origin, nature and uses of the
national tonic and alternative Hesterte1',
Stomach Bitters. Combined with the descrip
tive matter vii. he found calendar and astropo-
micsl calculations absolutely reliable for correct
ness. statistics. Illustrations. verses carefully
selected, and other mental food highly profitabIe
and entertaining. on this pamphlet ublished
and printed annually by The Hostetter Com
panY. OF Pittsburg, 60 hands are employed in the
mechanical department alone Eleven rnont hs
are devoted 10 It's preparation. 1t IL procurabls
Iree- Oi drugE lists and country dealers every
fhere, and Is printed in English. German
Swedish and bohemian
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
BOGGS&BUHL,
Allegheny, Pa.

For Your PrOtectfOu.-Catarrah Cures
or lOnics for Catarrah in liquid form to be taken
Internally, usually contain either Mercur, or
i"dide OF Pota ssa. OF both, which Injurious il
too long taken Catarrah IS local. not a blood
disease, caused oy a sudden change to cold or
damp weather II starts in the nasal passages
"fecting eyes. ears AID throat. Cold in the head
causes excessive flow of mucus and If repeatedly
neg lected. the results of catarrah Will foIIo-y;
severe pain IN the heal. roaring sound in he
ears, bad breadth, and oitenumes an ffensfve
discharge The remedy should be quick to aIIy
In Illumination and heal the membrane Ely,s
= ream Balm is the acknowledged cure for these
troubles and contains no mercury nor any in
uriOus drug Price, 50 cents
10 81 ly.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
The new United States gunboats Wi

The new United States gunbOats, Viii
mington and Helena, which are this
week to have their official trial in Long
Island Sound belong to the order of the
eight larger and non-composite vessels
of that class in the Federal navy. They
are each of 1892 tons displacement, be
ing next in size to the Yorktown trio
The Nashville, of nearly the same size
is still on the ways at the Newport New;
yard. This new yard scored its first sue
cess on its bid for these light-draugh
gunboats.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26

a DUTY on imports may be laid for
revenue or for protection, or both. The
Dlngley bill puts duty of cent a
pound on copper. The United States
produce about 20 per cent. of the copper
OF the world. OF our product about 60
per cent Is exported, which is nearly
one-haif of all the copper used. Where
Is the revenue to come from, and who
Is to be protected?
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
LEGISLATORS who secretly favor trust

LEGISLATORS who secretly favor trusts
will not legislate against them; exc
cutive officers who secretly favor trusts
will not enforce laws against them
judges who secretly favor trusts do not
interpret laws to their disadvantage.
When the people are sufficiently aroused
to the iniquity of the trusts, and sutfi
ciently earnest in their determination to
exterminate the trusts, then, and not
until then, Will the trusts disappear.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
Gave a Dinner,

Washington, March 24-The presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley gave dinnet
tonight in honor of his cabinet. The
state dining room and the reception
rooms on the first floor were profusely
decorated woth growing plants and cut
flowers. Covers were laid for twenty
two.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
The bermuda Granted Clearance.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-The secre-
tary of the treasury has authorized the
collector of customs at Fernandina.
Fla, to issue clearance to the suspected
hlbusterer Bermuda now at that port,
the captain having pledged himself not
to violate the laws
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
3. e 8.

The difference between, and
advantage to you, of good Dry
Goods merchandising over the in
different kind is that YOU'RE as
sured a money saving.
1t rests upon you to decide
where the store is that does 1t
best, and you'll be better con-
viuced by your own judgment
than any other way.
Soon as you're ready to con-
slider the question, let us know
we're candidates for your prefer
ence on this good merchandising
basis-strong candidates-and
will back up our claims with the
kind of evidence that will appeal
to you In no uncertain terms
Goods and Prices
prima facie evidence that you can
decide by, surely and quickly.
If you can't c., me to see the
goods and learn the prices in the
store, We'll send samples to you,
with the widths and prices mark
ed thereon-do it willingly and
charge you nothing for them
all we ask is that you indicate
what kind of goods yod prefer.
Any of these?
New Suitngs, 75c. TO 81 30
New TailOringS, 81 % to - 30.
BrOadclOths. JOc. TO =. 50
American Dress Goods. I5 20 % n. 40 45c
Black Goods. soc. to 800
Silks. from New Wash Silks 25c to the
finest and richest imported novelties
New Wash Goods, sc. to Sl25
BY all means get samples of
the 56-INCH SUITINGS. SOC.
the best style mixtures and
greatest width for the money
we've ever offered.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
THURSDAY. APRIL IST. 1891.
AT TEN O'CLOCK, A. \

the following described real estate viz:
All that certain niece OF parcel OF land sttuate
IN the Township OF Munster. in the County of
Cambria and Stste o. Pennsylvania aiIoiuiu.,
land OF lanes :. burbin. deceased. Thomas Ser
Geart j I'M latterner. heirs OF Jacob Glass de
ceased. Matthew farabaugh estate OF Francis
Eherlv- deceased. Francis IteU Samuet Noel
Philip Fsrren. and estate OF Coruelfus Dever de-
ia. 49,. -.L..ar.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26

TRAVERSE CITY. Mich, March "a
Two unknown men have been seen tc
break through the ice in the bay of
Bowers Harbor. Both were drowned
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
Greater New York HiI, P,sa

Albany. March 24.-The greater New
York charter bill passed the assembly
by a vote of III to rs. 1t now comes
up IN the senate.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
n 5000 ID Fire.

BoSCoBEL, Wis, March 24.-Nine-
teen business buildings in the village
OF Bloomington have been burned 10
the ground. The loss Is about 500. 900,
with slight insurance.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26
200 ACRES

more "r less and having thereon ere-te,I a large
FRAME HOUSE 20 ieet IN length by - feet IN
width, containing IL rooms BANK BARN -
ieet IN length hy So feet in width an ice house
"A slaughter house. store house and kranary
and all necessary outuuil 1ings
Excepting and re- erviug thereirOm. h, weVer
al. The coal, 'ugetheT with mtJinV rights and
privileges which have already been sod 10 W "
AmSbTy.
TERMS OFSALE
Ten per cent ofthe purchase money to be paid
IN hand at The time OF sale: the balance of one
third at the confirmation of sale. three ninths ia
one year from the confirmation OF sale with in
tereSt- and two ninths in two years from the
continuation OF sac. with interest,": the remaining
one nlnth OF the purchase money To remain a
lien during the lifetime Of TciiZtbrth ! purhin
widow OF lanes y Surhin. deceased the Interest
'Tum the time "i Confirmation the sale To tie
fald I" heT annually. aud at her death said one
ninth OF the purchase money to be paid TO the
heirs ana legal representatives 81 said James
DuThin. deceased Deferred payments to tie
secured 10y Judgment bond and mortake OF the
purchaser JOANNA pITRRIN
Surviving eXecutrix of the Last Will and les
lament OF Augustine Durbin. deceased
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-03-26

All but l3 Americans in Cuban iaiIs
have been released.