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Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17
Death Rather than Honsework.

Suicides are now becoming exceedingly
general. Few days pass without some
attempt nc self-murder, and tlose oc-
curances are mostly among those who
are young, and who have comparatively
little worldly experience Elanor Kirk,
writing 10 the Elizabeth Herald of re-
cent suicidal attempt IN Brooklyn says:
The principal gossip in social circles,
is the attempted suicide Of young
married woman in East Brooklyn. The
husband is O moderately wealthy man Of
good standing and reputation. but ex-
tremely eccentric in certain directions.
No servants are allowed in his establish.
ment, and his wife, who has no taste for
domestic occupations, finally became so
disgusted with the ceaseless round OF
scruhhing and working. preparing
meals and cleaning them away, that she
concluded she would expose the un-
known, and have change nc any rate.
In her letter Of farewell, she stated that
she had no fault 20 find with her hus-
band, bat she was determined 10 seek
spot where there were no dishes to wash.
The pistol with which she attempted 10
shoot herself through the heart was
evidently new weapon IN her hands,
for the result was slight wound in the
left side, causing considerable physical
pain, but by no means dangerous. /
heard last evening that the man Of the
house is likely 10 conquer his aversion 20
servants, having engaged competent
housekeeper and sufficient help to move
the domestic machinery. without trans
forming his wife into mere household
drudge. Pity he hadn't inAuguratcd
such system before she made them
ridiculous.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

A German writer estimates the French
losses in the war mt SOC, 900 men, 150, 900
hors du combat by death or wounds. He
estimates the German loss at 20O, 900
men. The Germans occupy 1,500 Ger
man square miles OF French territory,
containing about 100000 Of inhabit-
ants. This il sixth of the land and of
the people, and Paris is excluded. The
Germans have been obliged to equip the
French railroads very largely with their
own stock But the railroads cannot do
the business, and long caravans are NOV
ing in the highways. In Nancy il In no
uncommon thing to see caravans of from
$50 TO 200 two-horse peasant wagons ar
irving, taking oats, &c, direct from
Dresden and Leipsic to the troops before
Paris. Such journey occupies, from
Dresden to Nancy, about four weeks and
a half, and from Nancy TO Versailles,
about fourteen days, so that about
an average period of two months are
taken upin the transportation. In many
parts of Germany not peasant wagon
is left, and ordinary merchandise busi-
ness on the railroads has ceased.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

Every consumer OF food In the land
ought 10 unite in movement 20 compel
by law the sale Of Vegetables. fruits, eggs,
and nearly every edible article now sold
by measure, 10y weight There ought
not 60 he any abandonment of the effort
until this result would be accomplished.
II il the only honest way Of buying and
selling, The swindhng practiced now
upon those who buy fruits, especially 10y
measure, is something horrible to con-
template, in view Of the possibility OF
future punishment The boxes in which
fruits are sent are of all SiEes and shapes.
They are filed in ell sorts of ways,
Cases OF the same number OF boxes, from
different producers, will differ from three
10 six pounds in weight of fruit though
the quality thereof may he the same.
The family who buys from one consign-
ment gets more for the money paid than
those who buy from another the pro
dueer who is most honest gets least. A
premium i9 thus paid for deception, Ga
eall il by no worse name and the worst
of il is, the consumer, in nine out of ten
instances, does not know that he has
been cheated,
Apple and pear barrels are as varied
in size as clover leaves A man who
buys barrel Of apples does not know
whether he is getting two or three bush
els Few people stop TO think about IT.
There is no law fixing the standard of
barrel of apples or other fruit that We
know Of III faprOducer is honest enough
to send his apples in barrels containing
two and a half 90 three bushels, there
are plenty of dealers dishonest enough
10 transfer them 10 barrels that contain
but two bushels and barrel Of apples
is barrel Of apples NO natter what IT'S
size. Either there should be barrel
standard fixed, or the fruit should be
sold by weight
Take eggs as for example. Sold by
the dozen, 1t Is often the case that the
same person pays AS much for a dozen
small as for a dozen large eggs getting
in the one instance from one-third to
one-half less Dactual weight for his
money than the other. This Is not only
unjust % the consumer, but 10 the poul-
terer who keeps large and improved
breeds OF chickens True, dealer may
charge more per dozen for the large than
for the small ones Some retailers do ;
but the retailer pays the commission
merchant no more per dozen for bar
rel Of large eggs with the dozen il con
tains marked ON il than for small ones
Eggs packed in barrel should be
weighed before packing, and the net
weight marked ON the barrel, SO that the
commission merchant may know what he
is selling, and the retailer what he Is
buying.
We might urge the same reasons for
weighing vegetables of all sorts. There
is a great difference in the real value Of
lunches Of asparagus, rhubarb, celery,
radishes, sc, as put ON the market We
understand what difficult reform this
is to accomplishment il is an innoya-
tion which is revolutionary but il is a
revolution which ought to be undertaken,
and may be successful - RirR Neg
IsorsksFF.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

The OTHER DAY says tho Wheeling
hifcRii7cHcc7' }, a new device in the hands
OF Young Amerca made its appearance
simultaneously all over the city; and no
doubt III every other city in the country.
II is called the Allegheny Whistle. I"
Plutonian screech would be better. IL
is very simple in its construction, but
teEribl@in effect. An old tin can or cup
is the basis. A hole is driven through
the bottom, n cord inserted and fastened
by turning knot on the end. Then the
cord is rosincd and the internal
machine is complete. Hold the can in
one hand and draw the thum and fin.
ger of the other hand rapidly along the
waxed cord. The result il the most
harsh, hideous, rasping, demonincal,
unearthly sound that ever grated on
human cars. All day and until late
hour these awful screeches could be
heard all over the city. Yet there in
nothing the genuine Young American
enjoys 80 much, and every boy who can
muster an old oyster can and hemp
cord is just as happy as clam at
high tide. The fact that everybody
else is rendered unutterably wretched
only adds TO the zeal and pungency OF
his enjoyment.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

Mn JoHS BoUssUM, who recently
died ut Schuykill Haven, weighing nearly
five hundred pounds at the time of his
decease, was comparatively thin man
twenty years ago and il il generally
believed by his neighbors that his ex-
tgaordinary obesity was the result of his
having been blown into the air while
blasting rocks, as soon after meeting
with such an accident he began 10 gain
rapidly in flesh. The connection be-
tween the supposed cause and effect is
hardly more obvious than in the cause
of the ancient mariner but that is n
matter for the medical fraternity to de-
eide. Mr.. Roussum was considered the
heaviest man in Pennsylvania he had
often pulled down 494 pounds in the
scales, though he was not quite s. heavy
when he died. II is estimated that his
coffin would have held four ordinary
men, and eight men found il very hard
work 10 handle it, As there was no
hearse large enough for the purpose. the
remains we're taken TO the cemetery on
truck drawn by four white mules, in
compliance with request made by Mr..
Boussum before his death.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

AFRICAN AMAzoNs. The Amazon sol
diers, who form the corps d'elite of the
army of Dahomey, are principally the
wives OF the old soldiers or the favored
subjects of the king. They are differed
by their own sex, and allowed no license
whatever. So strict is the law with re-
gard to chastity that death is inevitably
the penalty OF dereliction. They are
served, as in the seraglios of the East, by
eunuchs, who are rewarded for the dis
covery OF any case OF frailty, If the
charge be proved and the delinquent be
not one of the flock for which the in
former is responsible. LIN time Of war
these women receive from the king one
dollar for every prisoner they take, and
are allowed TO retain the plunder captured
from the enemy.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

NEGLECTED CouaHs OR CONS. Few
are aware Of the importance of checking
n Cough or Common Cold, in its first
stage that which in the beginning would
yield 10 mild remedy, il neglected soon
prcys upon the Lungs. "BroscH's Broa-
ohidl TI'oches, or Cough Lozengers, afford
instant relief.
Owing 10 the good reputation and pop
ularity Of the Troches, many lporiiteSs ana
cheap limitations are offered, rhic1 are
good for nothing. BE sure 10 obtain the
true I" Bro,rn's bronchial T-oches." Sold
eyerywhere.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17


In the Senate. mn amendment directing
the Secretary Of the Treasury 60 ray
over 90 the Pacific Railroad one-hnf the
compensation for services rendered 30
the Government, was adopted by vote
Of 36 10 IL.
The reaolution for continuance lin the
Forty Congieaa Of the inyeMtiga-
ton of Southern outragca was adopted.
The Army Appropriation bin was taken
up, and the amendment extending the
Jurisdiction "a the Court Of Claims
10 loyal southerners was adopted--3a 10
~
The report OF the Conference Com
mittee ON Indian Appropriations was re-
ceived aud agreed 10.
The bin repeating the duty ON coal
was read once, but Mr.. NickeH, Of Mary
land, making objection, no further nc
ton was taken.
In the Senate, resolutions IN favor 0f
the repeal 0f the income tax were receiy-
ed.
The bin making Jersey City collect
ION district aud port Of entry was
indefinitely postponed. Among the
amendments 10 the Deficiency bill adopt
ed wns one limiting the cost Of the
Boston Posts Office 30 VII 800, 600.
In the Senate, the House hiil rcRallat-
ing telegraph cables was passed. with an
amendment limiting charges. The Con
ference report ON the Texas Pacific BAIL
road bin was adopted.
HoUsE
Ina the House. the hill authorizing the
construction of the Cincinnati and South
ern railroad was passed by vote Of l3i
10 ti9.
The rules were suspended aud the bin
the duty on coal passed by
vote Of iAl 10 45.
The bin providing that no tax shall be
imposed ON the understandable sums OF
the contingent funds aud unearned pre-
miums of insurance companies was
passed
The calendar was then taken up and
all amendments concHrred in, and bills
passed 30 which NO objection was made.
In the House bin was passed dtyid-
ing Illinois into three judicial districts.
A blll prohibiting the sale OF public
lands except under Homestead, Pre-
Agricultural College, and
Bounty laws, was lost for want of two
thirds in It's favor. rs was also the bah 10
repeal the income tax.
1n the House, the Conference report
on the Texas Pacific Railroad bin was
adopted. The Senate amendments %
the Telegraph Cable bin were coneurred
in
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

THE Bones or INSANE PEOPLE. The
number of bones broken in the English
lunatic asylum has given occasion for O
curious scientific inquiry, and il is now
ascertained that the ribs of crazy folks
are more brittle than the ribs OF the sane.
DR. Heardon instituted an examination of
the bones of twenty patients who died in
the Carmarthen County Asylum. In
nine of these cases the very frame work
of the chest was found TO be in an abnor-
NAL and diseased state" In two instances
the breast bone broke in removing it,
and generally the bones were no stronger
than stout cardboard. In one case the
surface bone was 80 spongy and soft that
it was easily crumbled up between the
fingers. Some Of the ribs were easily cut
with a common knife, there being,
through the action of the diseased brain,
wasting away Of the phosphates.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

A GENTLEMAN OF leisure and scientific
tastes, living near Glasgow, Scotland,
gives to the world the following While
out walking, he observed two bees is
suing from one OF the hives, and bearing
the defunct body of comrade, with
which they few for u distance of twelve
wards. He followed them closely, and
noted the care with which they secured
a convenient hole at the side of the gravel
walk, the tenderness with which they
committed the body, head downward, to
the earth. and the solicitude wi h which
they afterward pushed two little stones,
doubtless 81 in memoriam." /" Their task
being ended, they paused a moment,
perhaps TO drop over the grave OF their
friend o sympathizing tear, and then
few away to their hive.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

Spring ia welcome, but not ts diseases, We shoald
be sadto have its bloom without ts fogs its vaPors
lie sudden changes Of temperature and The Aeuc fits Of
indigestion bilious attacks and other haramslnR dscr-
ders which thsy enrvndcr As this cannot be. Il be-
hocvcs ell sensible people TO do the best they
such serious drawbacks the poetry Of the
Ask any physician what the weak and delicate ought
do when miasma infects the air. The answer will be-
tone and regulate the system" But how That the
important question. dozen medical would prob
ably recommend as many different medicines On The
other hand the thousands who have tested the virtues
Of HoSetterS Stomach Btters tnvgornut and al
teratve win recommend but one the wholesome prcvcn
tive and restorative In which their experience has
taught them 70 trust Of this vegetable
stimuiAnt, commenced now would many pang to
the feeble and dchitated. II would be wise economy
too for would probably preclude the necessity for med
icai advice Without disparagenent TO profession
which all intelligent and women respect and honor
ID just WE'LL possible TO keep out Of the doctors
hands and they would have comparatively few OF
fever and agne, dyspepsia bcusness nervousness and
general debility attend IL this agreeable and health
full specific were in universal use.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

A HUNDRED DISEASES may proceed from
one source, diseased or debilitated
stomach No human being can be healthy
when digestion is disordered. Tone the
stomach and liver and regulate the bowls
with DR.. Walkers Vegetable Vinegar
BitterS, and the work OF assimilation and
excretion win go bravely on. This vital
elixir conquers the causes of all physical
irregularities. BY insuring perfect di-
gestion and q proper flow of bile, ii
insures pure blood, vigorous circulation,
and the prompt discharge of all waste
matter from the system.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

Indigestion, depression of spirits, and
general debility In their various forms
also, as a preventive against fever and
ague, and other intermittent fevcrs, the
"Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir Of Cali.
saya, made by Caswell, Hazard a Co,
New York, and sold by NIL druggists. is
the best tonic, and an tonic for patients
recovering from fever or other sickness,
il has no equal.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

A DISPATCH from Versailles says the
French indemnity is payable in three
installments, viz: One milliard ol
thalers in 1871, two milliards in 1872,
and two milliards In 1873. Interest IA
only payable ON the last installmeni
from which the proportion Of the debt
appertaining 30 Alsace aud Lorraine,
estimated at one-half milliards of thalerE,
and the cost OF the railways in Eastern
France is 60 be deducted
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

CAcKLNG. as hen proves her
self 10 be when she cackles, because she
has laid an egg, she is not half such n
fool ms when she sits upon eggs and
matches ducks, and docs not know that
they are not chickens until they take to
the water, and to eating garbage, aud is
not sure of il then. Her folly begins
when she dosn't know the difference
between her own shapely white eggs and
the pale green aquat ones Of the duck /;
il increases 10 temporary insanity when
she elucks about with pride and scratches
for the sustenance of lot of flat-footed
spoon-billed creatures, with as much re-
sembIance 10 chickens as the slender
silvery salmon bears TO the shiny broad
headed Goldfish, and it descends into
absolute idiocy, when she flies 10 an
island stone to guard her spurious chicks
from the dangers Of the mill-pond.
Mankind furnish examples of such FOLLY
and madness when they brood over aud
hatch schemes which, blinded by the
pride OF supposed maternity, they do not
recognise as not their own until the evil
which in in them begins unmistakably TO
show itself, and makes manifest their
real nature. If it were not for the
warning cackle Of mems the land would
be overrun with fowls. II it were not
for the warning cackle of men brood
Of monsters might be hatched which
would overrun and disturb the world.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

A Washington school boy has this
grievance when q boy goes TO school
In the morning an forRets b Sharpin hir
Pencil Why then of Corse he Hast to do
IL in School An il he does his Teachel
Takes His knife away from him. Then
he goes home An tells his fathor and he
Makes n fus But be never gets hi'
Knife
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

A MOST amusing and ludicrous sight it
was TO see the attempts made to get the
elephant ON board the Yeager, says the
New Orleans Repu5ioaa. When he was
brought 10 the stage plank he objected
TO going on board, and when compnl-
sorry movement was made 10 get his
majesty 10 walk up 10 the captains Office
and settle, he let loud yell, and so
terrified the crowd who had assembled TO
take q free look, that an indiscriminate
and wild panic took place. No serious
accident resulted, and elephant, drome-
darics and the whole show were soon on
board in safety. Captain Dan Brady
was so confused during the melee that he
ordered the porter of the boat to 60
down aud bring up that passengers
trunk--ofcourse meaning the elephants.
The elephant was disguised, however,
and carried his own trunk on board, not
even allowing the porter to check it.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

THE Journal DIES Debats says that du-
ring the three years allowed for the pay
ment OF the war indemnity, 30, 900 Prus-
sian troops viii occupy Champagne, ex-
ercising the right OF recognition and liy-
ing ait the expense of the French Gov
ernment If the payment is completed
before the time expires, Champagne viii
be immediately evacuated.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

The extensive uns nf Aheaa watches fur the
last ilftoen yeaFA NV Railway Conductors, kngi-
nnprH and FKprnaaTnen, The gn0Ht exmeaanE uf
the strength, msehdAn@MA. durability AVID arcu-
raay ~ the Walthmm Watch. TD satisfy that
class IN ali thneE RESPECTS, In sn decda thr qmam
ton ha 10 she r6ai value nf these Glune-knepUrH.
Moro than 10000 uf thnes watches Arn n0w
speaking fur themselves In tha pockets of tha
people proof and guarantee of their Hupar-
The superior organisation AnA great extent
Uf the C0mpAuyM M0rkM at Nmlthmm. enables
them 10 produce watches NC price which rem
drrs competition fntiles And thn@e who buy MnF
other watch merely pay from ~ 70 to pcF cent
murr f0r their watches than IA necessary.
These tima-piecna combine every improve.
mont that long experience has proved Of roA
practical use. Having had the refusal uf neaFiv
every invention in withdrawing originating in
this country Or in Europe. emily those were ANAL
~ adopted which severe testing by tho mnmt
mhyifnil artisans iii GuF w0FkHs and long E@e an
tha part 0f the pubic, demonstrated t0 H. @m-
sentihl 10 eoFrera aud enduring tame-kecplng.
Among the many improvements wc would
pMftaruiarsxa
The Invention and usa nf ccnirp-plnion az
PeealiAF CONSTRUCTION, 20 prevent damage ~
the train by the braakaRe IN mhin-mprEnRnu ~
original with the Aanerinan Watch Company,
Who, having had the refusal 0g NIL other com
iriyaneesl adopted FogR'h patent paninH as be-
ing the best and fnulsAemH.
Hardened mmd tempered haiE-mFFAnRn, new
universally admitted Nv NAArhmeknFa tQ H. thf
beat, are nsed In all grades o. RhlthAm Watch
h#.
All waitham Watches have dnnt-proof caps,
protecting the moyeHeEs from dust, and AnH-
hasang the necessity III the frequent rAhmnlnM
necessary ia ether Watches
OnF na@ patent Nsnm-wfndnE. 0F k@yin@@
watch IN already decided snnnene. and great
Improvement 0n amy maen-windinR watch in
tho AmeHsrAn market, and by far the cheapest
watch nf ita quality nns offered 40 the pnhsic.
To sh0nr living III portions 0f tAe LHsted States
where HafehmmkrEm do nDt abound. watches
nith The above mentioned improvements whirh
tend t8 ensure accuracy, cleanliness, durability
and cnnFassience, must prove Invaluable.
The trademarks 0f ta@ various styles made
by the Company are a# follows
AMKMIcAN MATcm Co., Wmlthmm, Maa@.
Ans. NAgaH Co., Wnitham Mmms.
AnEalcAs WAEuH Co., Crescent st., Waithana.
Mnss
Arr1rros, TAArY, A Co, walthaH, Mass.
AmEREcAs WAScH Co, Adams H.. MAsthMHnp
Mass.
MALrHAM WAToH Co., Waiaham, AAnH.
r. n. BAREalErT, Waithnm Mass.
Wa. KlAERE, Nailham, Mass.
HnmE WATcH Co.. Bostnn, MaAs.
Examine the spelling on these names careful
~ before buying. Any variation even ng elm
gie letter, indicates a counterfeit
For sale by ail leading jewelers. Nc watches
retAiled by the Company.
taining mnch naefhl information 10 watch
wchrnra sent to amy address ON application
m0BHHMs ar APPLETON.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

The Boston Post tries 10 tell us about
the two-headed girl on exhibition in
Philadelphia, thus "1hey il eighteen
years Of age, waltzes together beauti-
fully, and in twin sisters.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

KANSAS colonies arc being organized
in all parts Of the East, varying from
fifteen 10 fifty familiea.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-03-17

THE FOLLOWING CORRESPONDENCE has
passed between the Emperor of Germany
and the Gar Alexander. The Emperor,
in his letter TO the Car, after stating
the terms upon which peace has been
concluded, says:
1--WE have arrived at the end o. n glo-
rious and bloody war, which was precipi-
tated by the frivolity of the French.
Prussia remembers that you prevented
the spread of the war. God bless you. ="
The Gar replied that che shared the
Joy which was felt by his illustrious
brother, and hoped for a durable peace.
He had proved devoted friend. The
happiness and glory Of Russia and Prus-
sia were now insured.