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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

The superior court of Pennsylvania
decides that tree owners have some
rights. The employees of telegraph
company, which had line crossing the
land of DIR. John Marshall, in Bucks
county, entered upon that land to add
new cross bars and wires to the poles
To facilitate such additions they cut
down large number of fine shade trees
growing on DR.. Marshal's place. The
men were arrested, and for this wanton
destruction were fined $50 each, and in
default of payment, to imprisonment for
fifty days. They appealed, alleging that
the destruction of these trees was neces-
sary to the operation of the telegraph
line. The superior court of Pennsyl-
vania has affirmed the Bucks county
sentences and the men will have to pay
the fine or go to Jail. This punish
ment, however, is wholly inadequate to
this offense, which was gross. Some
sixty odd ornamental trees were destroy
ed and others mutilated.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

SENATOR SHERMAN says the necessities
three ways-more revenue must be
raised, or bonds must be issued. or the
president must refuse to pay appropria-
tions that are not mandatory.
The veteran senator has wholly over
looked another method of relieving the
treasury's necessities. 1t does not occur
to him that ends may be made to meet
by retrenchment.
When a wise man finds that his in
come drops below his expenditure, he
does not plunge into debt to maintain
his style of living, or encroach on his
capital, but he cuts down expenses. He
does without some things that he enjoy
ed when his income was ample.
The. obligation of economy is even
stronger on a government than on an
individual, because the government au-
thorities are handling other peoples
money, and every issue of bonds or in
crease of revenue means levy on the
substance of the nation.
But Senator Sherman is not alone in
this conspicuous neglect of the wisest
way of helping out the treasury. Not 8
single Republican leader has suggested
the wisdom of retreuchment. The only
plan suggested is to make heavier tax
levies and in such a way as to add pri
vate robbery to public jobbery,
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
Starved 10 Death.

Massillon, Ohio, January 4. Mary
Winters, who lived with her parents
near Orangeville, in the country, was
permitted to starve herself to death
She had a dream, she said, in which she
saw the Lord descend to earth on a
white cloud. The vision commanded
her to die and then disappeared into
space.
The dreamer had been attending pro-
tracted meetings and was imbued with
the doctrine of "holineSs" and believed
In a literal Interpretation of the Scrip
lures Miss Winters expressed deter
mlnation to obey the will of the Lord,
and from the date of her dream refused
all food. Many of her friends argued
with her, but Others approved her
course
She wasted away to a mere shadow,
lapsed into Inconsistencies Thursday,
and, after remaining in that condition
some time, died.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
Terrible Boiler Explosion,

Bradford, January i "A terrible boil
er explosion occurred at Hazelhurst, a
small lumber town in this county, at 10
O'Clock this morning. Charles Cole,
aged 20 years, was killed and Martin
Delmadge and three other men were in
iured. Delmadge's Injuries are fatal.
The explosion occurred al NJ. j. Heal
ey's shingle mill. The fireman had left
the boiler and gore ~ a boarding house
Coe and his companions were attendir z
to their duties in the mill, when sud-
denly the boiler exploded. The mill was
demolished and Cole was found lying
one hundred feet from where the boiler
had stood. Life was not yet extinct and
he was carried to a house and given all
the aid possible. His body was terribly
mutilated and he lived but short time
Martin Delmadge was found partially
buried in pile of rubbish, His skull
was fractured and his body badly lacer-
ated by flying missiles. He is in a dy-
ing condition.
Three men whose names have not
been learned were also badly injured
but are expected to recover.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
To BE Buried in Whisky.

Cynthiana, Ky, Jan. 4-Charles
Bramlett, aged 20, died on Saturday.
He ogned several farms in Harrison
county, and was worth 500, 900. He
was not regarded as eccentric, but the
directions in regard to his burial are
unique. Fifteen years ago he hired a
skiiful stonemason to make him sar-
cophagus of blue Kentucky limestone,
which is much more durable than the
hardest marble At the same time he
bought a barrel of the best Old Bourbon
whiskey He ordered that after his
death the whiskey should be poured
upon his body after it was placed in the
stone coffin.
The sarcophagus was then to be her
metically sealed and placed in grave
near his residence. The first part of mis-
directions has been followed to the letter
and he is to be buried to-day. 1t will
take good many horses to haul his
body in the heavy receptacle to the
grave. Bramlett was fond of brandy
and never left the house without flask
full in his pocket, although he never be
came intoxicated.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
Three Persons SnfrOcated.

Hanover, Pa, January Last
evening the three little children of Mr.
and Mrs George Duttera, who reside in
the country about four miles from this
place were suffocated, Mrs Duttera
left home to see a neighbor, and locked
her three small children and pet dog
In the house. When she returned she
discovered smoke issuing from the
house, and, entering through the front
door. she fell through the floor which
was badly burned. She landed in the
cellar. Quickly crossing the step, she
assembled to the first floor, where she
found her three little ones with their
dog, all huddled together in corner of
the room dead.
1t Is supposed that spark from the
stove fell on the carpet, causing a
smothered fire and soon filled the room
with smoke and burned the floor.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
Hpyier 10 be Recalled.

New York. January News mas
been received by the Cuban junta from
Washington that the Spanish govern
ment has positively determined to recall
Captain General Weyler in Cuba
Minister Taylor, it Is said, informed
Secretary Olney several days ago that
the authorities at Madrid were on the
point of relieving General WeyIer of his
command in Cuba and of appointing as
his successor Captain General Rivera.
1t is learned hat the Madrid govern
ment is displeased at the fact tina: Gen
eral Weyler with about 200. 600 troops
has not put down the Cuban revolt He
has expended large sums of money, but
so far has made no decided headwav
The total result, considering Spain's out
lay in life and treasure, is far from sat
isfactory.
Too much may have been expected OF
Weyler; just as the exaction was toe
great in the case of CampOs.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

A CONTEMPORARY says ''the general
assembly, at the approaching session
will likely enact an effective antitrust
law" 1t is hoped the statement is cor
rect but the prospects are not fiattering.
The tendency of the Pennsylvania leg
islation is in favor of trusts rather than
against them. That was demonstrated
at the last session by the speedy repeal
of the law prohibiting the consolidation
of competing oil pipe lines and the
promptness with which Governor Hast.
ings approved the bill. That the action
greatly strengthened the Standard oil
trust and put it in position to complete
ly monopolize the storage and transpor-
tation of petroleum.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

1T is reported that the Gar has warn
ed the Sultan that he will expose him
self to the gravest consequences, even
foreign Intervention and the disintegra-
ton of his Empire, unless he shall
seriously consider the remonstrances of
the Powers and accept their advice re-
garding reforms in the Turkish Govern
ment. A year ago the rumor of such a
threat from the Car would have created
profound sensation; to-day 1t causes
scarcely ripple of excitement. Unit
the Powers shall begin to translate then
brave words with the Sultan into action
uobody will believe that intervention by
them in Turkish affairs is seriously in
tended.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

A New YORK paper says that impor-
tsnt developments will take place in the
bituminous coal trade in few days. 1t
is learned from reliable sources that the
association of soft coal interests control
ling the tide water trade has been dissat
isfied for some time, and it is now plan
ned to reach an understanding which
will be stronger and more binding than
ever before. There has been continued
cutting in prices, and the official quota
tions lately have been nominal only.
Meetings of representatives of coal COM
panies have been held recently in this
city, Philadelphia and elsewhere to for
mulate plans in aid of tidewater btu
minous coal trade, perfecting the forna-
ton of new pool. The date has not
yet been definitely fixed, but a final
meeting will take place at an early day
in Philadelphia.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

a CONTEMPORARY remarks that ''it has
been discovered at last that the system
of mine inspection in this state is no sys-
tom at ALL" This truth was discovered
long ago; but the legislature. the execu-
tive, the mine Inspectors. the mine own
ers and all concerned have have had too
strong an interest in discovering the
truth. The fact is that the entire legis-
lation creating a squad of mining in
spectors, while it has not diminished
the number of accidents, has lessened
the responsibility of mine owners for loss
of life and limb through carelessness and
neglect. For the responsibility of the
owners and lessees of the mines has been
substituted the responsibility of the state
and its officials, which has proved to be
Just no responsibility at all.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

CONGRESSMAN BRosIUs, of Pennsylvan-
ia, the chairman of the house commit
tee on civil service reform, introduced a
bill in Congress on Tuesday to provide
for the retirement of government en-
ployes in the classified service.
The bill creates retirement fund by
Withholding per cent. monthly salar-
les received by clerks in the civil ser
vice. Provision is made for retirement
under three qualifications, each retiring
clerk to receive for life an income
amounting to rs per cent of the high
est salary paid him while employed in
the civil service, this income to be
drawn from the retiring fund. Every
person who is employed in the service
twenty years and who shall have be-
come mentally or physically disqualified
will be retired on his application or
compulsorily retired. Every person who
has attained the age of 60 and shall
have been employed thirty years may be
retired on his application. Every per-
son who has attained the age of 20 and
been employed in the civil service thirty
five years shall be compuisorily retired.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

The advocates of exorbitant taxation
carpets of the people, says the Pittsburg
Post, had their innings before Chairman
Dingley's committee yesterday. The
most outrageous demands are put forth
on behalf of the wool interest. The tax
es proposed are even greater than those
fixed by the odious Mckinley law and
will increase the price OF every stitcL of
wooden fabrics used in the households of
the land. This is truly fit season of
the year to put forth a scheme of this
character in the interest of well to-do or
wealthy flock owners, and at the expense
of every wage-earning man, woman and
boy in the country. One of the shep-
herds before the committee. from
Washington county, In reply to the
question whether clothing had not been
| cheaper under free wool, replied that
most of the clothing now sold was shod-
dy. He lodged telling one truth by
telling a falsehood. The wooden goods
now on sale are far better in quality
than the people could get under the Nc,
Kinley tariff, and leading merchants OF
| Pittsburg are our authority that they
are from % to 80 per cent cheaper. Il
is not free wool that induces the use o.
snoddy, but dear wool. Common sense
will teach anybody that. Under the
present tariff the people of the United
States have had better and cheaper wool
en- goods than ever before in the histor.
of the country.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
A Welcome Usher ~

The beginning OF tie new year will have a vel
come nsher in the shape OF a fresh Almanac de-
scriptive of the origin. nature and uses of the
national tonic and alternative Hestetter's
Stomach Bitters. Combined with the descrip-
tive matter vii. be found calendar aud astrono-
mical calculations absolutely reliable for correct
ness. statistics. illustrations verses carefully
selected. and other mental food highly profitable
and entertaining. On this pamphlet, ublithed
ana printed annually by The Hostetter Com
pany. OF Pittsburg, 60 hands are empIoyed In the
mechanical department alone Eleven months
are devoted to us preparation. 1t is procurabIs
where. and is printed in English. German
French, spanish. Welsh, Norwegian, Holland. |.
swedish and Bohemian
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
Bank Cashier Suicides,

Plttsburg, January 5th-Christian
Schauer, jr., cashier and treasurer of the
Nations Bank for Savings, Allegheny.
committed suicide this morning by
hanging himself in a closet at the All
egheny gymnasium. His lifeless body
was discovered by the janitor, who sum-
moned physicians, who made efforts at
resuscitation, but they were unavailing.
1t is supposed that Schauer was labor
ing under fit of insanity, caused by
illness. An examination of his affairs
at the bank showed them to be all right.
lie leaves widow. Schauer has been
in the banking business for many years
and was well known.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

IT is to be hoped that Advance Agent
Mckinley, who is now sweating blood
over his inaugural, will not overlook
the 10 per cent. reduction in wages
which is to go inio effect at the Illinois
steel company's works February, l..
1t was understood Mr. McKinley's cleo
ton meant steady work at higher wages
not only in the steel industry but all
along the line. The advance agent
should explain this.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
M'KiNIEY AND CUBA.
conference Between the Major and
Cuban Cleveland

Conference Between the Major and a
Cuban a Cleveland
CLEVELAND. Jan. 6.-It has developed
That Senior +. q. Pierra of the Cuban
lunta had a conference with President
elect Mckinley At the home of NJ. a.
Hanna Sunday at which the entire
Cnban situation was thoroughly can
vassed.
Major Mckinley did not indicate
what use he would make of the IN
formation. nor what stand he proposed
TO take when his time should come. II
is understood. however, that he will
treat of the Cuban difficulties at some
length in his message TO the extra ses.
SION of congress.
Major Mckinley when seen concern,
ing the matter said
Yes, Senior Pierra called upon mC
here and we had a very pleasant chat
He explained at some length the claim;
of the friends of the insurgents with
regard to the war there.
mo. there is nothing further j car
say regarding the call. "
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

EVERY officer in the United States
navy in New York and vicinity. not now
on duty, has been ordered to report for
duty at the Norfolk navy yard at once.
All leaves of absence are Cancelled by
order of the secretary of the navy, and
all details abolished, as far as practi-
cable This was taken very seriously by
the officers, who feared it would mean
trouble, and perhaps war.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
BOGGS&BUHL,
Allegheny, Pa.

For Your Proteetfon--CatarTah Cures
or TOnies Tor CAtarrth in liquid form to be taken
Internally. usually contain either Mercury
iOdide ni POtB sS. both. which are Injurious IL
too long taken. Caiarrah Is a local. not a blood
disease. caUseI ny a sudden char TO cold or
damp weather. l; starts In the N tsAl I.assaxes,
ffecting eyes. and throat. Cold in the head
causes excessive flow Of mucus and II repeatedly
feg Iected he results OF catarrah will follow;
severe pain in the heal a roaring sound in the
ears. bad breadth, and OitentImes offensive
discharge The remedy should be quick TO ally
in fammat and heal the membrane EIy's
cream b. m is the acknowledged cure for these
troubles and contains mercury nor any in
urioUs Or Price, 50 cents
nov 10 a ly-
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
IL Killed Him,

Philadelphia, Jan. 6.-Edward S.
Boyer, of Reading, Pa, died to-day of
nervous prostration caused by receiving
bad shock He was employed in a
large store, and an alleged shop litter
was sued by his employers charged with
taking sealskin coat. The defendant
when up for trial said that Boyer had
made love to her and had given her the
coat out of his employers stock. The
woman was acquitted aud Boyer went
crazy over it, bemoaning his lost repu-
tation. Tonight his death occurred.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

HAD the administration shown the
firm stand against bond issues that 1t
has against aiding the Cuban patriots,
and the same energetic disposition to
hunt for law or precedent for curblng
the trusts that it has for preventing con-
gress from recognizing Cuban independ-
ence, it would be held in much higher
esteem than it is now by good many
persons.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
14= AeaicULTU A. SCHEDULE.
Wide Range of Indu-tries Represented
Isefore the COMMITTEES.

Wide Range of Indu-trieS Represented
Hefore the COMMITTEES.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 6--The agricul-
tural schedule of the tariff law when
considered by the ways and means COM
miItee inspired statements from the
representatives of wide range of in
Iustrics. There was a conflict between
Mexican cattlemen and Congressman
Curtis of Kansas over the effect on cat
tie and beef production in this coun-
try of the Wilson rates
Representatives of the Pennsylvania
and Virginia oranges asked for bonn
ties on agricultural products The Mas
sachusetts fishermen and fish dealers
and the salt importers and New York
producers had interesting tits. The
southern rice growers argued the neces-
sity of higher protection and similar
arguments were presented by Cahfor-
mia fruitgrowers, Philadelphia seed men
and maccaroni makers, while import
ers of Bermuda potatoer and onions
wanted concessions.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
Delaware Legislature Splits.

DOVER. Del. Jan. 6.-The Delaware
legislature was organized amid con-
fusion and turmoil. The seven Kent
county Republicans. against whose con-
fest for seats the cOurt of errors and
appeals decided, We're denied recogni-
ton and after fruitlcss protest, the Re-
publicans left the hall and organized a
trump" house at the Hotel Richardson
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
A VOTE THIS AFTERNOON.

The Loud Bill Debated at Length In
the House.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6--The house en-
tered upon its work Immediately after
reassembling by taking up the Loud
bill to amend the laws relating TO sec
ond-class mail matter. The whole day
was devoted to general debate on the
message under n special order which will
bring the bill to a vote this afternoon at
O'Clock
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

THE filbustering steamer, Commo-
dore, bound from a Florida port for
Cuba, was sunk with the loss of one life
and leaving others af1oat at sea. 1t Is
reported that the vessel was scuttled by
a traitor on board.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
Success. OF Conference .ss,r.a

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 6-The snccess
of the national monetary conference
which begins in this city on Jan. u. is
assured and-it is now believed that be-
tween $50 and 500 delegates alone will
assemble at Tomlinson hall on that
date.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

Franklin, Jan. Fire which broke out
Saturday midnight burned for two hours.
and twelve of the finest buildings In the
city were destroyed. Many city offices
were completely wiped out. The loss is
from S3OO, 600 to 100000.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

A reward of so. 900 is offered for the
arrest and conviction of the person or
persons who caused the railroad accl-
dent at BIocton, Ala by which % per
sons lost their lives.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

JOSEPH b McCuILAGH, editor of the
St Louis Globe Democrat. was found
dead on the sidewalk under his bedroom.
He had recently been in i'll health.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

L. s Consul BELL, at Sydney, re-
prrts to the state department that Ja-
pans ocean trade on the Pacific is great
er than that of the Unit ii States.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

BECAUSE he was beating her 7-year-
old child Mrs. Jesse Smith, colored, ,..of
New York, fatally stabbed her husband
with pair of shears.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08
2. g B.

Monday, January 4, we begin
the sale Of 1897 wash goods-a
collection that merits every wo-
mans atienti0n-one that far
surpasses in beauty and goodness
any former years offering-each
of he different lines has been
made foIcible example of the
the stores determination to win
with large assortments, choice
goods and loss prices.
ANDEKSONS
Madras Ginghams and
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-01-08

the superb goods made by ID.
j Anderson mills, Glasgow,
Scotland believe this store can
show you more and choicier An
derson's ginghams than you'll
see anywhere-prices 80 & 40c.
Irish Dimities-an exquisite
collec'ion-Our own importatiOns
-20c aud %;
Best American Dimities, Zoe
and II l-2c.
Beautiful New Organdies---
fine, sheer and dainty---such ex-
amples of fine art painting as will
surpass even the mos. lavish ex-
pectatlCn---2ac and 35c.
Raye Stripe Organdies, 35c.
All the choice newewhite goods are here
almost endless asSortment-5c to Sl-25.
Finest French ChalliS. &c, zoe. 35c-silk
stripe challiS SOC. Coz.
Write for samples and take the real facts
goods and priceS-aS evidence whether
il Will pay pOu TO buy new wash goods
| here.