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Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17
The Silver Wedding Of Nose. Skinner.

The following narrative will be sug
gesdye 10 married folks generally:
Ii being twenty-five years since my
( first wife died, / Thought 1 could not
better celebrate the event than by hay,
ing grand silver wedding. Alas
twenty-five brief summers, and IL seems
but the day before yesterday since re-
/ turned from her funeral, an altered man,
aud told the undertaken to call round for
/ his pay in the fall.
The great trouble in silver weddings is
/ that YOU arc apt 20 get two or three
presents alike but hatter myself that
/ fixed EN- here. In the first place,
Mrs. skinner aud l looked over our
stock Of silver ware 20 see what we were
out uf. and found that Ne could take
about twenty five square presents and
/ then We invited few children, IN ref
renee 20 nut-craekers, butter knives
and other small fry. l issued my in
yitatians two weeks beforehand, 10 give
everybody chance to buy a present,
and in addition hinted IN a delicate man
ner what / should like each one TO bring.
So the invitations read very much like
this:
Mrs. Charity Phleabottom and Husband
You are both asked
To Mr. and Mr.. Nose SINNERS Silver We'd
ding, January l5th.
- Please bring silver castor, with extra mus
Mrs. John Beexum and Husband
To Mr. aud Mrs. Mosc SINNERS silver We'd
ding, January l3th.
- We cherish fond hope Ia your direction IA
reference 10 q silver teappt
4
neat gilt scroll, enclosing the words,
.' Please avoid dollars stores
To say the affair WIS success, would
be defrauding the dictionary. have
looked that venerable pamphlet through,
but fail to find "a word that meets the
case. Nothing short of seven syllables
and French roof viii do, sol gave
il up.
On the arrival Of the guests, | took
charge Of the presents with AS much
emotion AS the value of the presents
called for A silver pen knife L receiv-
cd with a husky tremor IN my voice,
while an elegant silver teapot caused me
20 entirely break down with emotion.
But / recovered and went through the
irving ordeal with unilinching bravery.
Those who diln bring presents We're
told that We were not at home, which,
Of course, made the gathering more Sc
lcct We received some very fine pres
cuts, including "A share IN a silver mine,
. lock of gray hair streaked with sil-
very beam from the moon, and some
castor oil, made from a silver castor,
Then my wife and stood up aud re-
ceiyed the esilyer-tongued congratulations
Of our gucs, on our happy married life.
But / didn need 'cm ; no, j should say
not. When | see a man utterly crush
cd in spirit and bald-headed at the pre-
mature age Of fifty, with black eye
constantly ON hand. and a wife who Is
ready Ia furnish him with more black
ewes at the lowest market price. pause
ere congmiulate him on matrimonial
bliss. Not that would insinnhte that
Mrs skinner il not a. gentle as dove
in the olive branch business. Not al all.
/ simple say that in a case like tins l
should probably pause - the extent OF
q semicolon and a comma ere congratu-
lated him
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

A child should eat regularly and sim
ply, but should have some variety Of
food. A child soon tires Of one article
il fconfned 10 IT, Bread and milk, bread
aud butter, different forms Of toasted
bread. boiled hominy. Indian mush,
cracker panada, simple preparations OF
corn starch. rice boiled In milk, and
roasted potatoes, making n sufficient va
rieiy. Give your child plenty Of exercise
in the open air. III you live in the city,
do the best Won can but IL you live in
the country, with space about you and
gates well secured. put your child out-of-
doors and Lot him wander about nc his
viii. In summer. leave him on; all day,
II he enjoys il in winter, wrap him mp
and send him out in moderate and pleas
ant weather. Let him get as dirty as he
IileaseS His face viii keep pretty clean
II he spends enough time in the open air
TO prevent him taking bad colds, and II
Won do not allow him to eat between
meals. IL is somewhat tryingto 10 see your
little boy or girl reyeling in the midst OF
a rile of dirt, especially when you re-
member that Mrs. c., whose children
always look as if they had Just issued
from handbox retirement, may possibly
call and gaze with virtuously reproving
ewes. but never mind that You are
living for your child You know what is
best for its health and happiness, and do
not allow yourself TO be moved from the
course which You know 60 be right, by
any false fear or false pride.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

The KNOXVILLE Tenn Chronicle of
the l4th instant tells of an adventure ns
thrilling and improbable as any that has
ever adorned the pages of the most SEN
sational story writer. A short time
since drover, stopping for the night OF
nm inn in the mountains near the divid-
ing line of Tennessee and north Caro-
lima, had his suspicious aroused by the
rough appearance of several Unlocking
men who were about the premises.
Therefore he carefully examined has
room before retiring. and was horriiied
by finding concealed under his bed the
body of man. with his throat cut from
ear 10 ear. The drover took up the
body of the murdered man, placed II
carefully in the bed, covered II up, and
took Lis position behind the door 10
wnit the result. About midnight the
door was softly opened. and five men,
armed with huge knives. entered the
room and stealthily approached the bed
side. The drover did not remain to
watch further proceedings, but quietly
slipped out Of the door. and made the
best of his way from the murderous den.
The next morning he raised force
and returned to the inn. where the party
succeeded in capturing four of the
gang. As incredible as this story ap-
pears, the Chronicle vouches for its truth
on the authority Of responsible gentle
man, and gives the name Of the droveI
who WINS the hero Of the adventure, and
who is well known in Jefferson county.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

Pros LosISd THEIR TAus-A cores
pondent writes " Grease the tails when
the pigs are horn, and viii guarantee
That they viii not come on This may
be true, and at any rate SO simple pre-
ventive il worth trying, but we much
doubt its efficacy in all cases. The trou-
hle is caused 10y ring, supposed 10 be OF
a fungoid character, growing round the
base OF The tail. IL taken in time, be
fore Il hes completely girdled the tail, is
growth may be checked and the tail
saved. But when the ring is once around
the tail. il is almostimpoSsihle 20 save u.
Carbolic soap and glycerine, with little
carbolic acid mixed with it-say one part
of carbolic acid TO ten parts OF glyceripe
lis likely 10 prove as eflicacious as any
other remedy. We have generally de
pended on petroleum, and we have sayed
some tails, and some we have not We
have never lost tail from thorough
bred pig, but have lost n good many from
cross-bred pigs and grades. The so-called
Cheshires, or Jefferson County breed
seem 10 be particularly liable TO lose
their tails, and such is the case 10 some
extent with the Yorkshires The black
pigs, when thoroughbred, are not affect
ed with the disease.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

Bond your heads. - tAll trees. above
Listen. O liatan ewaqi n0warn. below
HrH mime fnF MwnF-~Mw love- mnw Lowell
Wv ancrus nf secrets Fuw vnu Mmmw.
oaiiy rustic The leaves az pasu
Aii the blossoms sfnlie n the grass;
Carol the birds upon every haneh
Happy, they VII say happy MFt thUHa~
Dear littlo tiria. thzuuxh0uf III the hand,
fe viii teil tlie eecrel q mine ofa long,
But none wan he mhla 10 understand
They will only nay How sweet im thm Mnmn.
And the M0wrrM wih whisper Hny ialn tu.nAmAt
To the fairies that como ii The cleMg moonlight.
And the leaves wil murmuf i con hnd low
To Che summer Winds that among tham Ro.
% hifda. win yen lnavo na when daym mEa cola v
VIII The flowers wiihor. tbs leaves grow nrra7
Little brook, viii the fr0sf but Nagbl6sa hnidq
WIN the earth be Aads "a Il wnm iamt rear
Tn che world shall winter Gnuma by-Mmh-hg
But when leaves ahall fMli, mnd whom flowers Ain,
And the woodland singers are DVHr tha SeM
This summer time aiil in my heart shall ~.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

In the year ending November 30. 1867,
the total income Of the steam railroads
was s24, $50, ,722 working expenses,
$l7, ,342, 992 net earnings, 81. 1876, 730 ;
surplus November 80, S5,s91, ,O7S men
employed, II, 1856 ; employees killed, 30;
number Of passengers. %, 126, 391 pas
sengers killed, 10; tons of freight, L.
37s, 0s3 number Of engines, 652 pas
senger cars, 1888 merchandise cars, TO-
Cos
In the year 1870 the following divi-
dends were declared Boston and Alba
ny, 10 per cent Boston and Lowell, s ;
Boston and Maine, 10; Boston and Prov
idence, 10 f; Connecticut River, 10 East
ern, s; Fitchburg, s; Old Colony and
Newport, 6 f; Providence and Worcester,
10; Taunton Branch, s; Worcester and
Nashua, 10.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17
AZ the Window.

Vine, vine and eglsntine,
Clasp her window, trail and tNine,
Rose, rose and clcmatis,
Trail and twine aud clasp and Kiss,
Kiss. Kiss and make her bower
AL u flowers, and drop me hoWer,
Drop ME flower.
Vine, vine and eglAntine,
Can not flower, 4 flower, b. mine
Roee, rose snd clemAtts,
nrop me q flower. flower, "a kiss,
Kiss, kiss-And cut II her bower
Al II flowers, hower, acwcr,
Dropped. tlOwsE-
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

THE VERY LAsT.-Chicago's last sen.
sation is the case of young man who
killed himself to allow younger brother
to marry girl whom both loved, but
who loved but one. The name of tho
two brothers is Zook-John, the disap.
pointed elder, and Ezra, the successful
younger. The girls name is Maria Sto
ker, whose person seems TO be more at
tractive than her name. Both familie,
are farmers, living near Pennington,
Ill, where John, who wns "a years old
had good character. Finding il i'm.
possible to bear the pangs of love-the
pangs Of disappointed love-the unfortu
nate suicide forsook his home for the
Lake city famous for it's sentimental
journeys where he wandered around foi
day or two, then hired a room at no.
tel, took poison, and was found dying
by the attendants few moments ai
forwards
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

NATIONAL BANKS OF New YoRK.-An
abstract has been prepared at the office
of the Comptroller of the Currency show
ing the condition of the national banks
in the city of New York at the close oi
business December %. The aggregate
of resources and liabilities are $3.50, ,070
3Ol, and the following items appear as
Rerources-Loans and discounts, Sl67,.
666, ,263; United States bonds, S4S, OF, !,
200; due from banks, SIG, ESQ, ,259
checks and other cash items, 81, 695, go
bills of banks, $2,675, ,202; cash, S84,
305, 731, including $40, ,0So, 72l in specie
clearinghouse certificates, IS, 600
Liabilities-Capital, S73, 435, 900; profits
$50, ,821 ,215; bank notes outstanding
$50, 766, ,554 deposits, $169, 050, OH du
to banks, SIS, 3,554, 500.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17
Now And Ever.

AJAX what You will, my own and only love-
For. TO loves service true,
Your least wish swsys me ae nom worlds
above,
And yield all 60 you,
Who are the only She,
And in one girl all womanhood TO me,
Yet some things cen 10 thee l cannot yield
Az that one gift by which
On the still morning in the woedstde held,
Thou made'st existence rich,
Who vast the only She,
And in one girl all womanhood 20 me,
We had talk'd long and then a silence came
And IN the topmost frs
To his nest the white dove noated like dame
And my bps closed on hers
Who was the only She,
And in enc girl al womanhood 20 me,
Since whom my heart lies hy her heart nor uou
Gould 'twixt hers and mino,
Nor the most loye-silld angel ehoose, ,-SS
thou
In vain woulist ask for thine
Who art the only She,
And, in one girl, all womanhcod 20 me.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

GERMAN REVENGE. But in strong
contrast to these instances of German
clemency il the following, which is true
recital Of which happened in recent
encounter: The Fourth Company of
the One Hundred and Seventh Prussian
Regiment had taken a French camp,
most Of whose occupants fled, while
those who remained feigned surrender.
The German officer in command advanc-
cd with polite bow 10 the French chief,
who while delivering up his sword with
one hand suddenly fred revolver at
the German with the other. He was but
slightly wounded, but the rest of the
French soldiers taking the shot, as o
signal, all fred upon him simultaneously,
and he fell pierced with many mortal
wounds. The Germans, who We're II
much larger numbers, were 50 maddened
with rage at the sight Of their dead lead
er that they fell upon the French prison
ers and put them all to death.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

Az Incident or THE SEdE-A cores
pondent writing Of the seige Of Paris,
says Men with their eyes fixed on the
ground, and muttering 10 themselves,
sheer monomAniacs. are walking TO and
fro like Gagged tigers from the bridge to
the Luxembourg Garden, only paueing
every now and then to shake their fist At
the stars. 1t is very droll, know, all
this, but / again entreat you Of your
charity, you ladies' and gentleman who
are some thousands OF miles away, 70
have pity on us poor fellows who are
within range" Ever and anon n
splinter strikes n madman, and his corpse
lies there for the living to stumble over
till it comes TO their turn. Madness has
brought these wretches out of their eel
lars, and IT viii keep most of them there
in the air until they die. Death shirks
some Of them, or dallies with them cat
fashion by sending them, as a prepara-
tory TO It's summons, some frightful OF
tormenting wound. One fellow was
within four feet Of shell when the bus
tie of it was over he was still seen stand
ing erect In point of fact no single
scrap of iron had touched him, but the
flame had simply burned his eyes out and
he stood sightless and hayed. There
arose, when this was seen, great cry oi
widest despair from the crowd, whom
horror had at first frozen into statues,
but greater horror had congealed into
men.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

LADY residing in a German city,
which is very heavily taxed for men and
money by the war, writes TO her friends
that the cost of living is SO much in
creased in consequence that she has 10
pay Go cents for n pair of kid gloves
with two buttons" that n new silk
bonnet costs nearly dollar in gold, a
cab for two persons to the opera and
back 81 cents, and washing is charged
for at the extravagant rate Of II cents O
dozen pieces.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

CONSIDERABLY CARE is necessary 10
keep vegetables that are wanted for pro-
ducing seed, through winter. Beets,
turnips cabbage and carrots wanted for
this purpose must not be allowed 10 be
frozen neither is il safe 30 keep them in
n warm place, where the stems and leaves
will push into growth. A cool and dry
cellar is the best position for such plants,
although, il sufficient care is given, and
the soil is dry, they may be buried in the
pnrden.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

Louise, have ven forgotten vet
The oSrper of the hOwery land
The ancient garden where we met,
NV hand THAI trcnnhlcd In your hand :
Our lips found words scaroe sweet enough
As low beneath The willnw tgoes
We sat, Have Yea forlso.teD, loNcf
Do yoa remember, Love L0asSet
Marie, have you forgotten vet
Tho loving barter that we made
The rings we changed, the suns that set,
The weoa nali-hiled NJ song and shade ?
The fountains that we're musical,
RY many an ancacns trNsung-tFce
Marie. have ycu f0rgOttcn all
Do yen gOnemhcr, Love Marie
Christine. have Won forgotten yes
laar room, with sccnt and ros0s gay,
Nv eSrrot, near the sky twas set,
The ApYil hours, the rights Of May,
The clear, calm nights the stars above,
That whispered they wvIo fAiEpst socn
With no cloud veil--rcEacmber, dove,
10 you remember, Lcyo Christincg
Louise is married and, wsll-a-dsy -
Marie q sadder read has ta'en;
And pale Christine has passed away,
I'm Southern suns 90 flower again.
All. me, for one and al II Us
Marie, Christine, Louise forget;
Oar hawor # love is ruln0as,
And / alone remember Yet.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

IT SEEMS that seals have n Greenwood
A naturalist, recently in Japan, narrates
how he discovered hospital and ceme-
terry for the tribe in n lonely spot in An
iva Bay. 1T is long, low point, com
posed of great rounded rocks and drifted
shingle. Here, sheltered by the granite
boulders and concealed by coarse grass
and reeds, come the seals, whether old
or sick, from all the neighboring waters,
TO seek refuge from their fellows and
TO breathe their last in peace. The
marks Of their huge bodies may be traced
in the dead, soiled, fiattened herbage.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17
The Steam Railroad, Of Massachusetts

The following statement Of the condi-
ton Of the steam railroads of Massachu-
setts on the 30th OF September. 1870, and
their opemtions for the preceding ten
months, is compiled from the returns
made 30 the Legislature 10y the different
corporations, through the Railroad Com
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

AT A DANCE in n private house in n
small town in Illinois, on Thursday eve
ming, Russ Parsons, one of the guests,
requested young lady, who was sitting
beside Riley Mace, TO move, as he wished
to speak to the latter. The lady COM
Piled, and Parsons drew his revolver and
fired two shots at Mace, fatally wound
ing him. The murderer fed, aud has
not yet been arrested. There had long
been quarrel between the men.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

A PITTSBURGH pa paper of recent
date contains this advertisement "Three
young ladies of Allegheny wish to en-
gage three young gentlemen to take them
to the lecture this winter. Car fare and
tickets furnished, and refreshments at the
homes Of the ladies afterward."
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

One Of the most heart.rcnding Of re-
cent calnmities in New York occurred in
n second-story back room of the premi-
ses No. l,497 Third-avenue, between
Eighty-fifth and Eighty-sixth streets,
where four persons were found dead.
The person first making the discovery
was Charles Muller, baker, whose shop
was ora the first floor of the premises,
and who, finding the family had not
been astir duringt the day, about O'Clock
went TO look for them, opened the door,
found John Lorghlin, aged twenty-scven
his wife Anne, nged thirty, their son
Bernard, aged four, and young woman
named Susan Sands, all lying upon q
bed and already cold. Upon investiga-
ton il WINS found that all four had lost
their lives by suffocntion from gas which
had escaped from the pipes.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

ENGLISH BANKERS ON THE ALABAMA
CLAIMS. s.-Prominent bankers in London
have recently written 10 bankers and
others prominent in financial orders in
Washington and elsewhere in this coun-
try, on the subject OF the Alabama Claims.
They say the appointment of General
Schenck as minister to England had been
received with much favor, and that the
British Government is more disposed
than heretofore to adjust the pending
question, and they further assert in effect
that the settlement will open the market
for a large amount of the new United
States bonds in the country The pros
pect of an early settlement is generally
regarded as favorable
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

Military men have discovered q new
remedy for intoxication. 1t is nothing
more than raw potatoes, cut up into
slices, and eaten without salt. An ordi-
nary murphy" it is said, will cure the
most obstinate case inhalf an hour.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

To-morrow.-A French BARRIERS sign
read thus Tomorrow the public viii
be shaved gratuitously" OF course it is
always tomorrow"
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

A Portland man has sued his barber
for cutting of his mustache. The bar
bsr says he didn't see it. Similar casn-
alities are liable to occur in this locality.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

Cincinnati used last year Is, 900 gallons
Of water to each person.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

The cotton-spinners of Bolton have
conceded an advance of five per cent. on
the wages of their workmen.
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-17

The first month of marriage is all JOY
the next all jaw-y,
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1871-03-09

The recent act Of the State
Legislature, granting q subsidy BY
the State Of S12.5O0 per mile, to
aid in demonstration at the South
eastern Railway, Tire old Mexican
Gulf Railroad rsaliUiUas. yesterday
became a law By limitation, and
was duly fled and recorded by the
Secretary Of State. N. o. Pic.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1871-03-09
Tha - tHiaa havs b eIildrsn.
GrHo zHn sPEAKER 4 talk.
CineinnaEi - -.


Judge Winans, who is ordinarily
grave SIS q grave stone, kept the House
laughing yesterday while attempting to
get the Speakers eye, and SO obtain the
floor. MY. Speaker, cried the Judge
Ia Mr.. Dawes, who was In tie chair.
Speaker The gentleman is not in or
der.
Winnns-I'd like ia be told, Mr.
Speaker, how you know that before I
say what want. Laughter.
Speaker The gentleman viii take his
seat,
Winans-Is there anything ia the
rules chat requires me co be seated Dg-
fore have said q word
Speaker The gentleman is not in or
der, and the Speaker cannot proceed
with the business until order j restored
Winans Would it be straining q
point Of order for me to remain stand
ing until It is in order for nae 20 address
the Chair Loud laughter. Voices
from over the House, ''Atr. Speaker G.
''AIr. Speaker.
Speaker-Cientlernen viii resume
their seats.
Cox-DOes that include the gentle
man from Ohio2
Speaker-The Speaker has not yet
recognized the gentleman from Ohio.
Wiuans-I thought IS much I hsye
here, Mr.. Speaker, pair OF speciacles
Of hne magnifying power. Shall I
show them to the chair, 80 that I may
be seen? lRoars Of laughter All over
the House.
spoaker-The gentleman Is out Of
order.
Winans-I rise to point Of order,
Speaker--The gentleman from Ohio
VIII state his point,
Winans That q motion 90 adjourn
is always in order. Cireat laughter
Speaker Does tie gentleman from
Ohio move To adjourn
Winans-That was my wish when
the Speaker invited me to be seated,
( Ilanghter.
Speaker Does tho gentleman from
Ohio move 10 adi0arn
/ Winans- I've got over my hurry.
. And So the Judge sat down with i'm,
mense gravity and the Houss fairly con-
4 vulsed.
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1871-03-09

allow yourselves u be fooled with $50
cial equality laws, while the shaTpers
are carrying of plundez by the ship
load, the car load and the steamboat
load. Go in for the social equality hotel.
Every new hotel is as beneficial to the
pub ic as a new ship, a new steamboat
or new road. Put the case for the
public good thus Whereas, the hotel
accommodations in the city Of New Or
leans are insufficient; whereas it has
happened that strangers visiting the city
have been unable to procure eOmforta.
be board and lodging; whereas the de-
hciency of such Accommodations is detri-
mental to public interests, and whereas
the hotels now in existence, in violation
of law and in contempt of the progress
sive spirit Of the age, do not admit coli
ore6 persons, be it enacted that the
State shall give us So ,525, 600 to build q
hotel in said city, the profits whereof
we shall pocket That's business.
II. o, Commercial Bulletin.