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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
4 Daring Robbery.

Chicago. April "A daring robbery
was committed IN the business district
to-day. A messenger employed by the
wholesale woolen firm of Kuh, Nathan
4 Fisher, was robbed OF $50, after being
beaten into insensibility by two men,
one of whom had been sent with the boy
to protect him and the firms money.
Detectives are searching for he robbers
The messenger is in the hospital at the
point of death He Is Chris Schult,
seventeen-year-old lad who was the
trusted messenger of the firm.
One of the robbers was Edward Viii
son, employed by the firm as team
ster The other assistant Is not known
Both Schultz and Wilson have been IN
the employ of Kuh, Nathan & Fisher for
several wears. and were always sent to
the hanks together, sometimes with
thousands of dollars at Il time.
Schultz and Wilson were sent to the
Metropolitan National bank to collect
s., 500 Taking a light delivery wagon,
the two drove TO the bank, where
Schultz procured he money, which ne
put in a small satchel. The two men
then started back. In front of the Rock
Island depot, at Pacific avenue and Van
Buren street, a stranger called to Wilson,
and after a few words of greeting, got
into the wagon, taking posi- ion direct
ly behind Schultz, who was on the seat
with Wilson Suddenly he was struck
a blow on tse head. Before he could
cry out he was struck a second and third
time and ne fell back unconscious into
the wagon. The two men then tied his
wrists and feet, put gag in his mouth,
and tied gunny sack over his head.
Then they drove rapidly to Twelfth
street, where they stopped, and, taking
the satchel containing the money, dis
appeared.
1t was over an hour afterward that
some inquisitive person discovered the
unconscious boy in the wagon.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

THE sugar trust, from March I until
April =, according to elaborate tables in
the New York "U'orId," gathered from
consumers s625, 600 of extra profit on
the mere prospect of the Dingley bill
becoming a law. Standard refined
sugar has risen In that time 16 of a
cent per pound. The sugar trust, ac-
cording to the testimony OF its officers,
fixes the price upon refined sugar and
puts out each year :, 400, 900, 900 pounds
of the 5000, ,OOO,O 900 pounds annually
consumed IN this county, or 200, 600, =
900 pounds each month. With ar in
creased margin of profit, therefore, Of
5-16 of a cent a pound for the first
month of McKinIey's administration,
its increased profit from the consumer
for the month has been S625, 600
With the same increased margin of
profit for refining, the sugar trust would
make an increased profit from the con-
sumner in year twelve times as much,
or s., 500,0 900, or for The term of Nc
Kinley's administration $50, 200, 900.
That would build seven or eight first
class armored battle-ships for the navy.
For this, among other things, were pro-
tective tariffs invented.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
Ayalanches In the Cascades.

Tacoma, Wash, April An un-
precedented heavy snowfall is causing
tremendous avalanches, which are
sweeping down the sides of the Cascade
mountains during the spring thaws now
IN progress. On Friday Edward Gra-
ham and Daniel Shirley. miners en-
ployed at John d. Rockefeller's Monte
Crlsto mines. were caught by an ava
lanche in Glacier Basin and killed.
Both struggled hard to escape. They
were hurled hundreds of feet down the
mountain side before being engulfed in
an immense sliding mass, which packed
them under eight feet of snow. A parfv
OF men from the Mystery mine i'm
mediately rescued the bodies.
Other miners in the Cascades have
been injured. The avalanches have
covered up or carried away roads and
greatly delayed mining operations. A
large tramway in Snohomish county
was struck by one last week and colIaps-
ed. AT Monte Cristo there are twenty
feet OF snow on the ground. Several
large mines In Monte Cristo, Silverton.
and Trail Creek districts are temporary
shut down because of the deep snow.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

Isolated local elections, says the
Pittsburg Post, are of little value as in
dicative of the political drift, but be
come of importance when occurring in a
great numbers in widely separated states.
They all tell the same story of reaction
against the Republican party. A week
or two ago the town elections in New
York and some parts of New England
showed great Democratic gains. The
elections this week in Ohio, Indiana,
Michigan and Illinois are even more de-
clded. Large Republican majorities in
important cities have been reversed or
greatly reduced. 1t is admitted they
Indicate an aggressive opposition, get
ting into good form as to organization,
and equally weakness and falling of
on the Republican side.
This is not difficult to account for. A
party new in administration always
loses when 1t comes to apportioning the
spoils of victory. But there is a more
significant lesson in the recent election.
Republican pledges of The great things
theiadvance agent of prosperity would
do have turned out bitter mockerv.
Times are not improving with the great
producing class. Wages are on the
down grade. Products are falling in
price. 1t is clear the purchasing power
of the people is at its lowest ebb. And
all the remedy the Mckinley admin
lstraton and the Republican party has
to propose, with that disturbing element
an extra session in progress, is a mons
trous bill to increase the taxation of the
people, which has still further embar-
raised business, Currency reform of
any kind is shelved, at the dictation of
trusts interested in tariff jobs. The
pretense of international bimetallism,
sustaining the basic principle of the free
coinage party, is simply making con-
verts to the right side, who look through
the pretense and grasp the essentials of
renewed prosperity. On the other hand.
the gold Democrats and independents
0AS AhSbANSO anu Dy the
vival OF Mckinley taxes in more
odious and oppressive form than was
ever dreamed of. 1t was not for this
they changed their party relations.
They feel that they have been deceived
and duped.
We believe the reaction against the
Republican administration and party
will gather accumulating force. The
congl essional elections next year, ike |
the election of 1890, following the Nc
kinley tariff, will show the return of /
a large Democratic majority to the lower
house. The Democratic party is pull
ling itself together, full of hope and de-
termination. The divisions of last year
are disappearing and great multitudes.
realizing the shallowness of Republican
pledges and the euormity of Mckinley
remedies, are gathering about the old
camp fires. Hence the sweep of Demo
cratic victories at the spring elections.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

URBANA, o., April IT. T. Lewis.
who became a fugitive from Justice
two years ago after committing a series
OF the most daring f0rgeries ever at
tempted in this state, has been brought
back to Urbana from Ypsilanti. Mich,
where he was arrested. Lewis Is a
physical wreck. Constant worry has
undermined his constItu ion and he is
suffering severely from nervous pros
tration and rheumatism. Lewis, who
had been counted a shrewd fnancier.
confined his forgeries to county and
school district bonds. The forgeries
amounted to about $500, 900 and the Sc
curities he forged We're represented to
have been issued in five different Ohio
counties. He imposed upon some of
the most cautious bankers and brokers
in this section of the country as well
as many III the bond markets of the
east.
Four hundred indictments are now
pending in various Ohio courts against
Lewis, although his arrest was made on
a warrant charging but one forgery.
The National Bank of Redemption of
Boston will back the prosecution of the
prisoner at the trial which is TO be be-
gun as soon as possible. When arrested
at Ypsilanti Lewis was living with his
family under the name of James
Leache. He consented to return TO
Ohio without requisition. When
asked if he had anything 10 say Lewis
replied: Not now, but probably l will
talk to you later"
Lewis was caught through his mail.
ing letters TO his family. When ar
rested Lewis cody remarked he was
sorry he ever left home.
Lewis was arrested by private detec-
tive Kirby of Dayton, o., who has been
on his track ever since Lewis dlsap-
peared from Urbana. Lewis has been
tracked all over the country. and once
Detective Ralph Crawford of Cincin-
natl followed him to Mexico.
Lewis was a banker and broker at
Urbana and was regarded as one of the
shrewdest financial men in the state.
The financial world was shocked when
it developed that Lewis had forged
thousands of dollars worth of Dayton
city bonds and fioated them. \ war
rant was sworn out for Lewis arrest,
but he fled before the officers could ar
rest him
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
Too Young TO Marry.

Atlanta, Ga, April "A special from
Rome, Ga, to the Constitution says that
J. P. Atkinson, the l7-year-oId son Of
the governor of Georgia, was married to-
day to Ada Byrd. II year-Old Atlanta
girl. The bride Is the granddaughter Of
Mrs Mary +. Bryan, the authoress
Governor Atkinson and c p. Byrd, the
brides father had offered 500 to any
officer who would arrest the eloping
couple and prevent them from marry
ing. The boy slipped away from the
executive mansion here yesterday morn
ing and went to Kingston. He found
his sweetheart with relatives near there
An appointment was made for to-day
and the couple were married in the
country. Then they went to Rome and
registered az J. P Atkinson and wife
The police found them and notified the
governor, who left Atlanta tonight for
Rome.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

The new ballot law now pending in
the Legislature provides a simple form
of ballot for the unwieldy one We are
compelled to use in Pennsylvania. 1t
was prepared by the ballot reform as
sociation of the state. 1t does away
with party columns and groups the can
didates for each office to be voted for,
requiring the voter to mark every can
didate for whom he wishes to vote. No
name appears more than once upon the
ballot, although all the party designa-
tions for each candidate are printed.
The directions about voting are simple
and easily understood, and independent
voting is made just as easy as straight
party voting. Any man who can read
his ballot can find the names of the
candidates of his choice. and those who
cannot read can be assisted by someone
who can.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
The MISSISSIPPI. FLOOD.
The People Are Anxious to Know tn
Duration of 1t.

The People Are Anxious to Know the
Duration of 1t.
MEMPHIS, April 1.-The feature of
the flood condition in the Mississippi
delta is the gradual spread of water
over an area that hitherto was never
overf1Owed. The upper crevasse. in Tu-
MICA county, is 1000 feet wide, and so
great Is the outpOur that water from be-
low the break is being drawn up to and
hurled out over the fertile valley
through the creyasse- Ill of the coun-
try east to main line of YazOo and MIS-
slssippi Valley road is flooded, and in
many places the water has gone over
the tracks, filling the YaZoo river The
fall in the main channel at Helena,
Greenville, Nicksburg and Arkansas
City is due TO the filling up of the delta
ana the lower White river country.
The supreme question is the duration
Of the flood. If the lower levees along
Louisiana and Southeastern Arkansas
should hold. which it Is believed they
will not do, the emptying of the delta
and St Francis basin will be slow. If
they break and the river continues TO
fall at Cairo the upper st. Francis basin
and the delta will be clear of water by
May .. If this should prove true there
will be no difficulty in growing cotton.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

The Australian ballot system, says
the Philadelphia Record, has been will
fully twisted out of shape for parti
san purposes in nearly every State of
the Union where it has been adopted.
1t intended to furnish the voter an op-
portunity of free choice and security
against observation. 1t has been so
amended and bedevilled as to make it
perplexity and a defeat of free choice
except under conditions of difficulty
House bill 231, now under consideration
in the Legislature, embodies an effort to
give the people the advantages of the
Austrian system in its simplicity with
out the intricate, bothersome and
cumbersome notifications imposed
upon it in our present law. No white
man in the Legislature can afford to
vote against bill 231. Such a vote be-
speaks an opponent of fair elections,
fair play and honest politics.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

WE were told before the election of
Mckinley that his election would re-
suit in the restoration of confidence,
and in consequence in the return of
prosperity. Four months have passed
Mckinley is now discharging the duties
of President, and the dark pail of
business depression still hangs over us,
Notwithstanding there was greater pomp
and display Of wealth at the Inaugural
ton of Mckinley than ever known be-
fore; magnificence equalling the dis
play at the coronation of an emperor.
The fact still remains that gaunt misery
stalks abroad in the land, and more
people are being fed by the hand of
charity than ever before. 1t is true that
some of the over-pampered trusts and
combina tions have started up their
works at reduced wages, still the great
army of laborers remains unemployed
The farmers are finding it more difficult
to pay taxes and interest than hereto
fore, and the product in labor is still
falling in prices.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
BOGGS&BUHL,
Allegheny, Pa.

For Your PrOfectfon.-Catarrah Cures
or lontcs Tor Catarrah in liquid form TO be taken
Internally, usually contain either Mercury OF
iodide OF PUta ssa or both, which injurious il
too long taken Catarrah Is a local. not a blood
disease, caused Dy sudden change to cold OF
damp weather. II starts in the nasal Iassa.es.
affecting eyes. ears and throat. Cold in the head
causes excessive flow OF mucds and If repeatedly
eglected. the results OF catarrah will follow;
severe pain in the head. roaring sound in he
ears, bad breadth, and OitentImes an offensive
discharge The remedy should be quick to ally
in Illumination and heal the membrane EIy's
- ream Balm Il the acknowledged cure for these
troubles and contains no mercury nor any in
urous drug Price, so cents
nov 10 ~ ly.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
Waiting ON Action by Congress

WASHINGTON, April THE president
has decided to take no action in the
matter of revoklng or modifying the
order of Mr.. Cleveland setting aside 21
forest reserves III the west until he as
certains whether congress will legislate
on the subject. 1t is the general un-
derstanding now that the senate will
attack an amendment to the general
deficiency appropriation bill empower
ing the president to modify or revoke
this order
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
A Welcome Usherof,s7.

come usher in the shape OF a fresh Almanac de-
scriPtive of the origin. nature and uses of the
national tonic and alternative Hestetter,s
Stomach Bttters. Combined with the descrip
tive matter vii. ne found calendar and astrono-
mical calculations absolutely reliable for correct
ness. statistics. Illustrations. verses careCuIlr
selected. and other mental food highly profitable
and entertainiHE. on this pamphlet, ubiished
ana printed annually by The Hostetter Com
panS. OF fItts"urg, 60 hands are employed in the
mechanical department alone Eleven montbs
are devoted 10 lts preparation. 1t is procurabIs
Ie.o' mee. o' urnRklsts and country dealers every
FheTe. and Is printed in English G;erna1
wrench; spanish, Welsh, Norwegian, Holland.
Swedish and bohemian.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

New York, April "A powerful syn
dicate is being formed to turn the
hitherto comparatively useless coast of
New Jersey into an immense center of
maritime railroad commerce The
plan Is to build a sea wall from Liberty
Island to Robbins Reef Light, dis
tance of three miles. The mud flats
within this territory are so be excavated
and the land built up with piles and
piers extending inward several thousand
feet. Cement bottoms will probably be
laid when the mud is dredged out. Then
wharves and warehouses will be built on
the reclaimed land and, it is said, will
be leased by great railroads and steam
ship lines.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

The flood situation in the Mississippi
delta is unparalleled. In the delta
proper five counties are for the most
part under water, and at Rosedale, Miss.
the river is 30 miles wide. 1t is esti-
mated that 800 towns and cities are
under water. 10000 people are rem
dered homeless, and desolation is the
only term expressive of the condition
of that portion of the Mississippi valley.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

FRANKFORT, KY, April There was
some excitement before the 25th ballot
was taken and many thought that an
election was at hand. Senator Ellison.
gold Democrat, started the ball rolling
for State Senator Henry l. The Black
burn Democrats declined to vote, hop
ing to break a quorum. but the gold
Democrats voted solidly for Martin,
while the Republicans voted for Hun
lot resulted as follows: Hunter, 80 ;
Blackburn, AZ; Martin, l2; BOYLE, 6 t;
Stone, l. Present, 1872 necessary to a
choice 62
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

The Senate committee on interstate
commerce met at Washington on We'd
nesday for the purpose, if possible, of
mapping out a policy in regard to rail-
road legislation during the present Con-
gress. No result was accomplished be-
yond agreeing to the appointment by
the chairman of subcommittee to de-
termine upon the advissbility of grant
ing hearings on the bill before the COM
mittee,
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
He Defied Them.

LONDON. April THE parliamentary
committee inquiring into the Trans
vaal raid was again IN session. Sir
William Harcourt crossexamined Sir
John Willoughby with the view of
eliciting his reason for believing he had
imperial authority for the raid The
witness, however, declined to say any
thing beyond admitting that he had had
private talks with DIR. jameson OIL the
subject, the substance of which he re-
fused to divulge.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
Refused to Appoint a Receiver

INDIANAPOLIS, April Judge Allen
in the circuit court has refused TO grant
the petition to set aside the selection of
Jesse ID. Blair as assignee of the order
OF equity and to appoint a receiver in
his place. The court held that it would
be a waste of time TO ask for a receiver
unless 1t were shown that there had
been irregularities previous to the an
polntment of Blair
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

II. CLAY EVANS, of Tennessee, recent
ly appointed commissioner of pensions,
after an interview with President Nc
Kinley, told some senators that the civil
service order will be revoked, which
makes disappointment of pension exam
liners contingent upon their passing
civil service.examinatIon
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
Nominations of the President.

WASHINGTON. April 7.-Among the
nominations sent to the senate by the
president are the following: Theodore
Roosevelt of New York, TO be assistant
secretary of the navy; Captain \. 5.
Crowninshield, United States navy, TO
be chief of the bureau of navigation in
the department of the navy Rev. Will
liam q. Cassard of Maryland, to be
chaplain of the navy
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

NEW HAVEN, April 7.-Schrader, the
"Dlvlne Healer" made his sudden an
pearance here, as he claims after fast
OF 40 days In the mountains of Mexico
During that time he declares that he
tasted no food and that water was all
that passed his lips.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

CONGRESS and Mckinley together
should be able to give that promised
wave of prosperity boost which will
result in its getting decisive move on
itself. We are still waiting.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

Meadville, Pa, April 2.-Cambridge
Springs. health resort about 10 miles
from here, was almost entirely destroy
ed by fire yesterday, involving a loss of
one life and a property loss of $500, 600.
At about 1880 O'Clock fire was dis
covered in the notion store of Mrs
WellmaD, on Main street, and as there
Is no fire department at the Springs the
flames spread rapidly. Assistance was
requested from this city, Cory and
Union City. Engines and reels were
dispatched at once, but before the fire
could be checked so business houses
and a dozen residences were DESTROYED.
Charles Hayes, a merchant, entered his
place of business while it was in flames
to save some valuabies and was crushed
by falling walls.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09

Bills have been introduced in con-
gress for the erection or statutes in
Washington of Samuel 5. Randall and
VIM d. Kelley, at a cost of 5000
each.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
Twenty Persons Killed.

LISBON, april Twenty persons
were killed and many others were in
jured by an explosion here in a fire.
works factory.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
3. 81 3.
The new
Catalogue
and Fashion Journal

No 21-ready about April 10
will be one of the largest and
most complete mail order guides
we've ever pdblished-over $50
pages in the book-prices of ev-
erything we sell-pictures of the
goods on almost every page-ev-
cry suggestion and bit of inform
alton that will help make buying
here satisfactory and profitable
to you, no matter where you live.
Send you address and we'll mail
a copy free. postpaid.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
SILKS

the choicest wash silks we ever
offered at such prices:
New Crystal Cord Silks, 35c.
Genuine Habutai Wash Silks,
35c.-best wash silks made.
Kaiki Silks, 25c in hand
some stripes and checks.
New Foulard and Indi Silks,
25, 35, so, 75c., $1.OO, 500
different pieces, designs and col
oriugs that show an artists
touch, splendid for full gowns
and waists.
In the interest % your pOcketbook have
us send you samples of these; then you
can measure accurately the length and
breadth Of the advantages we offer. and
decide whether you'll save most money by
buying here. We want TO show you by the
most thorough test possible how determin-
ed we are TO get your orders on MERIT
and we think they have merit enough
more than usual to win Us the preference.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
AsSignee'S Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE!

Assigned estate Of James A. NaIIn
BY virtue OF an order OF sale issuing ont of the
Court OF Common Pless of Cambria cCvnty- and
To the directedd- there viii tie exposed t. pubIi,.
sale, on the premises. in the Seventeenth ward
't the city OF JOhnstoWn, Cambria county Pa.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-09
SATURDAY. MAY 22ND. !S9I

AT TWO O'CLOCK, Pm
All the following described real estate which
has heen assigned To the undersigned 10y James
4. Main and fe.
DESCRlF TIDN OF PROPERTY
All that certain Tot OF ground situate living
and being In Moxa (nOw in the Seventh " ara
Of the city OF JOhustown.) in the township OF
SfonYcreek- County Of Cambria and State OF
PenusA lvania. saiU lot being known and design
ated On the plan oi Mnxh hy the number of
one halt Of 965 the south hall OF lot No 763 and
having a frontage OF twenty feet on the west side
OF Park avenue end extending back the same
width between parallel lines hunfreI aud
twenty 'eet q Fourth alley: one half OF lot No.
163 On one side and lot No 563 on the other side
and having thereon erected a