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The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

When Eugene flaic married Miss
Chandler, Papa Zach Chandler gave him
$4,000 FOR wedding present; and at the
advsat Of every grandehild a check foT
SO, 600 is forthcoming, TO be placed TO the
credit oflhe child. Now, why don't the
axcrnRe mother.in.law act That way
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

The democrats Of the House Of Rep
resertstiyes at Washington, turned OF
doorkeepcr Polk, because he was guilty
of dishonest practices. That's the way
70 do-the only way the party can make
itself stHng is to throw its black sheep
overheard, and refuse to have them in
Office, it will gain the confidence of the
people thereby.
Thus the democrats did with Tweed
in New York. The party did itself great
credit by having him and his ring
brought 10 Justice. Democracy means
honesty, and il means 10 carry i, out
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
Forks House !
PERRY STOVER, PROP'E-

The Forks House, at CohnFn ssztien. is
aeR and eommOdious, and is keps in best
manner. Bed and board second 20 none
in the county. StablinR for 30 horses.
As n summer resort il will be found all
that could be desired, right in the heart OF
surrounded by the most romantic FceHery.
1nUVy
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

The funeral Of William NJ. Tweed
took the other day, from the residence
of nj, daughter. Mrs. Douglass. Only
nersnnsl friends of the family. or Of
Tweed. were admitted 70 the house,
where the burial service Of the Ep'sco-
nal Church was read by Rev pr. Price
the clergyman who othciated at The
wedding OF Tweed, thirty years ago. ~
ter the services the remains were taken
10 Greenwood Cemetery, followed hy
about dozen coaches containing the
mOurnerS
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

II is gratifying to US, as il must be to
Senator Peale himself and his constitu>
ents, to know that he is receiving praise
from the leading journals in different
sections ofthe state, ofallparties, for be-
ing a senator true to the interests Of the
people.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

A dispatch from Volo says she Circas>e
SLAMS and other irregulars under Asset
Pasha have msssacred between 500 and
800 persons, of all ages and sexes, at
DalatiZa,
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

\ despatch from Pottsville announces
threatened trouble in the unquiet eoun-
tv of Schuylkill. The despatch SAYS,
April Il, that the scarcity ofwork since
last February in western portions Of The
Schuylkill mining region Is causing
much distress amongst the working peo-
pie there. Dispatches from Donaldson
and fremont state that large meeting
ofminers and laborers WAS held IN the
woods this afternoon at which they de-
manded bread or work.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
....,.S Special Notices e.
PIMPLES,

all azil tfFeel The recipe sof a simple Vegetable
ilAlHi that ali remove Tar, FAECkLEb PtMPLKs
and hoirhrs leaving he sk4u soft clear and b1astl.
iul also inaFnrtnna Tor prdncizE luEartMnt growth
af hair a bald bead smooth face. Address, in
cluslne ci, sIEnp, Rcp. NAndaN A %, ~ ARH st .
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
SENATORIAL CONFERENCE.

The democratic senatorial conference
or this district met AZ belleIonte ON
Tuesday. Present were,
Clinton-W. IL. Brown, q. ", Batch
sler, e. QuigEly.
Centre-J. y. CSSanoVS, j. A.Nood-
ward, Maj. J. B. Fisher.
Clearfeld-G. {. Kirk, !. J., Morgan,
Geo. {. Kirk
Jno. \. Woodward WAS elected chair
man and ]. y. Casanova secretary The
name Of Mr.. Rankin, OF Clinton, Was
proposed for senatorial delegate, boi
withdrawn by Mr. Brown, when Hon.
w. 4. Wallace was elected by acclama-
ton. Adjourned.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

Senator Bussey has been oensnred by
the Democracy OF York county for Civ
ing the casting vote in favor OF the
Bank Commissioner job. For all Of
which the York Democracy deserve
thanks.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
ERRORS OF YOUTH

A GENTLEMAN who Suffered for ycars FROM Ner-
fN'ous Drbilitz frvaAture Decay, and all the eaects
% yauthful indtscrriiu wi for the saks Of EaertnR
turanitg pend FREE 90 all uha need g. ths recipe and
pfUeltun fof makinE the tmplp remedy whiuh be
cured euHerrFs wishing pfuft hy the a6vcr1tners
experiences GAG do 20 hJ addressing ~ psff1tt eon
drncr.
JOHN oCDyS. - Cedar ST., Xe~ YORK
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
W. 9. s q AFFGaa .
SHOEMAKER,

Respectfully informs the citizens Of Cen
tire Hall and vicinity that he has opened a.
new shop in the old Bank Building. New
work turned out according 10 style, aua all
kinds OF repairing neatly done, aad on
short notice. Prices reduced and 10 suit
the times. feb. Gm~
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

The Bellefonte Republican favors the
reelection Of Col. Andrew GrrGg by It's
party as county eommissioner. As we
can not get over having a mixed board
we think the Republican pays the Col
onel a deserved comphment,-he has
made an efficient commissioner,
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

nRUQSl nRUGsll DRUGS
IL i. I. ShuRert, having purchased the
Drug store on Allegheny street, Belle
fonte next door TO the hardware Store Of
Hicks 4 Bro, has stocked aud illed il out
with all the most popular
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
=. NOLAN,
MERCHANT TAILOR.
Gart-a Hall pa

Business stand upstairs in the building
formerly occupied by the Centre Repor-
ter.
VIII furnish gentlemen with clothing,
made 10 order. of the best material that
can be bought in Philadelphia or New
YORK. Long experience in the business
At Beliefonte enables him 20 turn out first
class work 10 AL respects. 6dec3 II
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
cHAs. " DERsTTETlE5 g., ~ >.


III G. MESTIRE, DENTIST,
lOs would respectfully annource 70 the
eitiZ@ns o. Penns Valley that be has per-
ihaieniiy iochted N Ccntre Hall where be
Is prepared 70 do all kinds OF Dental werk
All work warranted or no money asked.
Prices low u suit the times. III far. v.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
MRS IILTON'S CONFESSION.
UEG.ugR giIty pESIE, rHE CHANGE AZ
DECLARES ans INNuCENgE.

UEG.HER giniY rESIE, rnE CHANCE ANn
DECLARES ANS ISNoCENyE.
New NuIk. April l5.-The following
letter nom Mrs. T.tou appears in the
morning papers:
M Ira b. UI.rl.r. ". p5ar So a few
weeks since. after long months of men
tai anguish, / told, as you know, q Few
friends whom | had bitterly deceived,
that the charge brought, 10y my husband
OF adultery between myse.! and the
Rev. Henry Ward Beechtr was true
and that the lie had lived 50 well the
last four years had become intolerablc
% me. That statement | solcmnly re-
affirm, and leave the truth with Tod, 20
whom / also commit myself my chill
irtu ana all who must suffer, | knO"
full we'll the explanations that viii be
sought by many Tor this acEnoNledg-
mcnl--a desire 20 return % my husband,
insanity, malice, everything save the
true and only one, my quickened con-
science and sense OF what is due 10 the
eause Of truth and justice During all
the complications OF these yeaTs, you
have been my confidential friend, and
therefore address tins letter 20 you,
authorizing and requesting yoa % se-
.cure It's publication.
IS.gned EH-AHE4 i Times.
Eaat'w -Ip-l l3, ls-s
Mr.. Bevcher Was out OF the city to-
night when Mrs. Ii.ons letter was
made public, and his whereabouts was
not known sAye 10 few friends.
HEL,lEB's EErLY
The Tribune ,elcsraphrl him q copy
.of the letter at a late hour, tonight, aad
received the following dispatch .n reply
from Mr. Bcrcher
WAyorly, n. H. Aps.. ...--4u .Au Ea-
ilur Of The New York Tribune ! con-
front Mrs. litou's confession With an
.expl!cl, and absolute denial The tesl-
money % her own iuusccnce and 90
mine, which Tor four years she made %
hundreds, in private and in public. be,
fore the court in writing and orally ]
declare % be true, and the allegations
/. nos made ln contradiction ~ her un!-
form. solemn and uuyatylnF statements
hitherto made IuUftly DENY declare
her 10 Ie .nlgcyu; uf the srea. trans
.ression.
rslguclI nENGy WARD BrU.uw.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

Fashionable Dressmaker

Mrs. Smith, dFesa maker, Centre
Hall, desires 70 call attention 70 her sam.
plies Of trimmings ofall kinds, also, sam.
pies Of new styles dry goods. Cutting and
attlng done 20 order. and old dresses
cleaned and done over by-her. Gentls-
mems shirts, cuffs and collars made TO or
der and warranted 20 g. Has also Just
received new stock of Spring styles.
fashion plates, patterns, &c. Call and
see. 3seps lfE
NOTICE H. HEREBY given that the
~ following named persons have
nled their petitions for license IN the oflce
Of the Clerk of the Court OF General Quar-.
tes Sessions of the Peace, in and for Cen.
tre county. and that application will be
made at the next Sessions Of Faid Court 10
grant the sama.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
To Consumptives.

The advertiser. hkvtnr been peTfnEnentlF cared q
thA4 dread disease tounanptiar ~ atHnplr seFnedy.
anaioas 60 s4aAs known his fsllcs ereFa tbe
lnoaus of curc. To al elo desire u. hs wii seBd
caiF of lie fuRrsafslaa used. ffreo Of chArreA with
ss oFsesaas for reaHinf And using the shich
tt1sl wi had saru Cure Tor Consumption. Asthma.
EruaShltis. Ae-
Parties slshiHE tbr Frctcspon sil please address,
X A. WILSON. iss PeEn 81, Williamsburg. y.
aad Amusement camhthed tgnportAni 70 pAreuts and
tohohers p duruni artistic desFuA The entirr pAck
srni free fcf - eta caFrency or Fiampa NAn DELI
20 D. Anm ~. NY
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
CENTRE HALL
Hardware Store.
10. DEININGER.

A new, complete Hardware Store ha,
been opened by the undersigned in Cen.
tire Hall, where be is prepared 20 sell All
kinds OF Building and House Furnishing
Hardware, Nails. &c.
Circular and Hand Saws, lennon Saws.
Webb Saws, Clothes Racks, a full nssort.
ment Of Glass and Mirror Plate Picture
Frames, Spokes. Felloes. and Hubs. table
Cutlery, Shovels, Spades aud Forks,
Locks, Hinges, Screws, Sash Springs
Horse-Shoes, Nails, Norway Reds, oils,
Tea Bells, Carpenter Toals, PANT, Warn,
lshes.
Pictgces lTsned In the finest styie.
Anything. not on hand, ordered upon
shortest notice.
~ Remember, all goods offered cheap
er than elsewhere
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
{ rsNrRR HAIL, Pa, April 25. 1878.
The Pittsburs Telegraph an indepcnd.

The Pittsburg Telegraph an indepcnd'
ent republican paper pays our Senator
the following compliment
Senator PAale, Of the Thir,y-fourth ia
district is candidate for reelection
As the Democratic majority in the DIS
trict is about four thousand, he will, oi
course, he returned. Senator Peale has
SHOWN such genuine earnestness IN
ferrehng out the secrets ofthe "tax-srah
that honest citizens, regardless of party
will rejoice at his continuance IN seat
which he has never dishouored.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
CraYon-DainIIng--l

NFA yon~pahnthng.- Gef Ngar Pho
togrepAs Enlarged. The underfvned 4
prepared % eniargc all Phosog raThs. In
which the features are plain, esp scisllg the
eyes. In sending pictures alw avs nenfion
The Color OF Eyes and Hair. Price. 81 FOR
one person, and IS cts. each Tor an taken
nom the same photograph thereafter.
Handsome Frames furnished at the FOL-
lowing prices: sKl0 Oval 10 90 and ! 20.
sqnare, 20 100 aud %. In ordering
mention the kind toTAl or squared. also the
rrice OF frame you want. Ifnot incpnron>
leht, persons are expected % come tor their
pictures, being notified when finished. For
further particulars address.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

News from Europe still sounds warlke.
DnIon co rads went for Wickersham for
governor
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

Ans.-I must confess that l hav,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-07-25

"But what have you been doing since
you came back?"
"Most any thing. I was a fireman
in the city for years. 1t was excitin'
like, and they was a good set of boys,
was the Knickerbockers. And we had
a little lady in our company which al
ways set me thinkin' of my Maggie,
though in looks she wasn't. But lust
the same ways and actions, and l be-
lieve every man in the company would
have died for her. got to be foreman
once, and our life seemed about as good
as any. Rattlin' to fires, pilin' up lad
ders, fightin' fire and smoke, goin' to
funerals-take it all, we enjoyed life.
And l thought as how / should die in
that business, and that the boys would
string along with the band arter my
bones some day, but it wasn't to be.
There amt no parades now, nor no
nothin', and the city is too dull
for me since they disbanded us
and put out fire by machinery. Horny
pathic nonsense, says, putin out fire
with fire, and l never did believe in
them new-fangled notions. Dye see
this Five on my hand? That led me to
join that company. 1t has puzzled
many teller, but it's only what we did
at school. There was five of us used to
60 for apples and melons and such, and
we was all numbered. You've had my
story, young teller, and I'm glad to see
you. The sun is comm out through the
clouds, and if you want to reach Bear
Creek tonight, you must start in. If
you ever come up here agin, see me.
Goodbye"
We shook hands, and I left him fol-
lowing his sheep. Our horses were soon
ready, and bidding adieu to our kind
hosts, we cantered southwark, and my
old friend Five waved his hand as a last
farewell.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-07-25

STEPS are being taken BY the a ~ h
dack Club, composed princ1pI !,
wealthy residents of New fofI, y Az
store the great North WOODS =
primeval condition, so far q ~ n
concerned. With this end 10 vics - !,
have recently shipped from the " Y. /.
Maine a magnificent pair OF m "a Il
male standing over six feet n.y. h
weighing over 1000 pounds, 4 81
more of these animals are expec,1css .s \
to arrive, and 10 game cons III
to be appointed, at a salary "a
each, to see that they are pro'es''~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-07-25

= WHAT is the nature of the land on
the plantation?" asked lawyer of
colored witness. Witness, solemnly.
"Good-natured land.'1
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1878-07-25
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The Morning herald., 1878-10-14
WELCOME HOME.

4, The steamer Edwin Forrest came down
as far as the mouth Of the Christians yes.
terday morning, with four hundred in
vitsd guests on board, the friends ard en-
ploy yees of John F. Betz, the brewer, Of
Philadelphia, who was to have arrived that
morning on the steamship" Indiana, from
Europe, where he had been travelling for
about five months with his wife. The
steamship not putting in her appearance,
the Edwin Forrest returned to Chester, and
and despatch sent to Lewes, when It was
found the vessel had put into the Break
water on, account of the, rough. weather.
The Edwin Forrest was handsomely deco
rated with Tags. On each side of the front
was q flag with "Welcoms Home John F..
Betz.n Plenty of refresh hments and band
of music made things pleasant on board.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-14
A DETERMINED AssAILANT.

Thomas Gill appeared at thewpolice sta
tion, last evening, with badly blacked
eye, and charged Enamel Hasson with
assault and battery. The, affair occurred
on King street, Saturday, land grew out Of a
dispute over some oats. After calling each
ether rough names they both went at 1t in
. more manly manner, and after kicking
each other around and nopping up the
streets wich each others forms they were
separated. Shortly aft erwsrd Hasson came
up and renewed the battle, and they were
again forced apart. - It was during this last
set>to that, Gill received the wound In. the
eye, and while his friends were dreessing II,
'Hssson came back . third time and insisted
upon continuing the fight, and was with
difficulty kept away. A penalty Of IS and
costs was imposed. 5arrr tt.. ..sw n4v
The Morning herald., 1878-10-14
BUFFALO BILL COMING,

2ss Buffalo Bill the scout Of the plains viii
shortly visit our city and present the pisy
of"May Cody" Buffalo Bill has; acted q
scout for the United States forces on mum.
bsrless occasions when the hostile Indians
were to be attacked, and his services have
always been looked upon as invaluable.
He isa man Of splendid physique and
handsome features, and isa striking figure
in his garb Of ascout. He has With him
four Indians, one Of whom left Yankton
only nine weeks ago, and until that time
never had seen railroad. Three Of the
Indirns are Pawnees, and one is . yNez
Perae. Only one can speak any English;
the others converse through interpretars.
Mr.. Cody wears the dress Aof yellow
Hand, an Indian chief whom he killed in
battle in 1876 ,-a"aIag5 .sr4g Pa ri y4 r.sE9
The Morning herald., 1878-10-14
THE CLAYMONT LIBEL SUIT.

Saturday afternoon Mr.. Usinger, who
was confined in New Castle jail for an
alleged Iibellous publication in the HERALD
some time ago in q news letter from Clay
mont, In which he said that Mr.. Church
man had attempted to commit suicide by
drowning, was brought over to Whining
ton. and the plea for reduction in amount
of bail was entered before Judge Wales.
1t was reduced from $4,000 to $7O0, and
bail was promptly entered, and the prisoner
permitted to 20 at liberty. 1t appears that
Usinger was imprisoned on civil suit
We learn that as soon as the prisoner was
set at liberty Mr.. Churchman had another
warrant issued for him upon criminal
charge. He has not as yet been arrested.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-14
LtN}AL AFFAIRS.
CAUGHT IN 4 GALE.

The Water Witch Yacht is fast becom-
ing famous not in the same line as its name
sake, thai the Red Rover sailed the seas
in, but in the track of good works. Yes
terday was very rough day on the bay
and river, but the bold mariners who man
the Water Witch, were not to be detsrred
from their Sunday trip by white caps in
the river, or the raging pillows in the bay
About9 o'clock, a. M, the Water Witch
steamed out Of the creek, and made New
Castle by l04 oel oek, tied up te-tht
wharf, then the crew borrowed hymn and
prayer books, and hid away each man to
his particular sanctuary. After receiv.
ing the drippings Of Grace, they laid their
course for Salem, found out that they
could not wait for evening services, pur-
chased some ice water, and then home
ward ho While of Pennsville, the yacht
was hailed by the schooner William
Stevenson, from Dividing Creek, N. j.,
10 Chester bound, oyster laden, with main
mast sprung and held only by the shrouds.
Doubtful if the Yacht being able to low a
schooner against wind and tide with a
heavy sea running, It's crew hesita ted.
"Faint heart never won fair lady," shouted
the captain of the Water Witch, "remem-
Der the glorious fame Of the Red kover,''
thus inspired, the disabled schooner was
taken in tow, and carried into the Christ.
lana, and is now snug at Third street
wharf with handsome salvage looming
up in the future.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-14
DEATH ON SHIP BOARD.

About "a noon Saturday Dths schooner
Charles Lawrence, Captain Shaw came In
teSWilmington with . dead man on board.
The news of this soon spread through thai
part Of the oiy bordering upon: the river
frontSand 10 short time Wild rumors were
going around to the effect that the man
had died Of yellow fever. Word was at
once communicated To the Coroner and be
once proceeded to make investigations and
Drs. Ogle and Springer at, his direction
commenced q post mortem examination.
The Charles Lawrenceis from Summers
Point New Jersey and left Philadelphia,
abort the 30th of August for, i Charleston
South, Carolina. Upon her arrival there
abe took on q cargo of phosphate rock con
signed to Walton Whapn y Coz Of this
city. She started on her return voyage
Thursday week with all hands in good
health: According to the statement made
TO the HERALD reporter, George Brown,
the man inquestion who is colored and
about twenty two years Of age took, sick
last Monday, and the captain gave him a
|dose of pills thinking he had bilious at,
tack. He continued to grow steadily worne
and the next day quit work. Afterithis be
Fgrew weaker and weaker and on Friday
morning about 6 O'clock he died while the
vessel was just outside the capes. An 10,
quest was commenced at undertaken Fox's
Office at about 2o'clsck yesterday and the
evidence Of all the hands employed subs
stantiated the facts above given and went
to show that the deceased showed no SYM
ptoms Of yellow fever. The captain who
Was compelled to go to Philadelphia on
Saturday night and before going he made
an affidavit and this submitted to the jury
which simply correlated the evidence Of
other parties. "A 4 .ra 4 Il q % n
Upon the evidence Of thephysicians who
had made thorough post mortem exami>
nation, a verdict was rendered that the
deceased came to his death from copges-
tive sppoplexy. The dead man will be
Inferred in this city. .o r.. n + -3s 51.o
The Morning herald., 1878-10-14
AJAIL BIRD ON THE WING.

=" Our readers will remember the srrest Of
James Ford some time age by Constable
Dillon, on suspicion Of beinga horse thief.
It afterwards proved that the constables
suspicious were correct, and he was taken
10 Chestsrtown, Nd, by the Kent county
Sheriff and lodgod in Jail. But itappsars,
that they could not keep him there, for
last Monday night he shipped off his irons
and when Deputy Sheriff Price entered
his cell 10 take him his breakfast in the
morning he sprang BY him jumped down a
flight Of stairs, and after vaulting two or
three fences and galloping across lotaoor
two and several marshes eluded pursuit.
The last heard Of him he had crossed
Morgan's creek on a scow.