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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

Amour A LITTLE BLBY.-A ono-month-
old little crying babe, who was lcn 8, the
residence Of a Catholic priest, Of Altoona,
has, for the last week, created an unusual
excitement in that city. Clues TO the iden.
tity Of it maternal parcn, have been, a. Is
thought, successful, but the efforts to die.
cover its father have not been satisfactory.
In brief, the story seems 20 be this Some
time sgo = handsome woman entered the
services Of one Of The frst families in Ty-
rome. She remained there for a short time,
and at last with = weeks notice, quit, and
was next seen, boarding the train for HAr-
risburg. Like nceing spirit, ,he neIt
lits acrots the threshold OF 3 Harrisburg
hospital, bearing in her arms tiny infant
A few weeks pass, when "Wednesday night;
Of last week, from tho depths Of bAskc, on
the stoop Of the aforesaid Catholic priests
residence in Altoons, what Is supposed TO
be the voice Of this identical infant IL heard
crying for Admittance. 4 name is now
found for her.-Elsic Viola--and she Is
kindly received, admitted, baptized, and
takes up her residence with Mayor Hurd,
of Altoona. She has since been adopted by
= Mrs. Slower, Of Logantown, where We
hope she will live happily to the end Of The
chapter. Tho mothers name is thought 20
be Mary Dolan, and the Altoona Tribune
is Of the opinion that she wa, originally
from Centre county.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

Tho Centre Minstrcls once more put
forth their claims to the people Of Belle
fontc and invite them t1 attend their en-.
tertainmcnt ncN, Tuesday evening at Rcy.
nolds Hall. This Is a company, a. all well
know, which iraycls-or rather, Cns it re-
mains in BelIelontc,) girss entertainments
on its merits and claims notice on that ac-
count. This time the members intend
TO be so generous "a 10 devote what they
make TO the Bcllcf5nte band an institution
which, We are told, has never before re.
Cciyed iavors Of this kind from the people
of Bcllcfontc. We all saw them parade
last Saturday afternoon arraycd in their
elegant new uniforms, and the spectacle
was certainly sufficient to make the bosom
Of tho people of Bellefonte swell with ad.
mra;ion. But VIC know it takes considcra-
bic money 10 put on style Of this kind mot
that We ever tried Il oursclycsj and IL a
large audience attends the entertainment
next Tuesday evening, it will 20 far to-
wards rcplcnishing the treasury Of the
band.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

For all kinds OF groceries 90 TO 8. A.
Brew s. Son, on Allegheny street. They
have the best and cheapest and give the
most general satisfaction. Their teas, su-
gars and eoifces are said to be superior.
They always keep on hand large supply
OF nuts, raisins and fruits, and evening or
dinner parties can be supplied at short
nniicn
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

one WEEK MoRE oP ScHo0L.-Tcach-
ers and scholars Of our public schools who
will soon be released from tho duties which
have told rather severely on some Of them,
will rejoice one week from o-morrow when
they disband for the welcome holidays.
Examinations commenced last Monday
morning and will continue through this
week, and they show conclusivcly that
genuine progress has been made during tho
winter, OF which oil have good reason 20
be proud. No part Of children insirue-
ton has been omitted in the curriculum,
and the variety Of the instruction adds
zcst and thoroughness 10 all thA. IL done.
The opening exercises Of the morning are
pleasing. All the school is gathered into
two large rooms--ihe older scholars on the
frs, 1ocr and perfect sea Of little children
on the second floor. In the lower room &
chapter from the Bible il read alternately
by the teacher and the school, one Of the
teachers leads In prayer, and Il choir Of
wcll-trAined voices leads the school m tho
singing Of some lively song. This is all
done with an aim 30 CORRECTNESS, and forms
= beneficial and inspiriting exercise. The
smaller children have been instructed,
with folded hands and bowed heads, to
revcrently chant the Lord Prayer. They
sing = number Of songs in concert, and
with such vim, that the volume Of sound
Ellis the room and can be heard from a
great distance. One character song, ca
pocially, is very amusing and demands
close attention. We forget the title, but
1t Is In illustration Of the workings Of an
old clock, all Of which is represented by
the children in appropriate gestures Of the
fingers and hands. Altogether, We think
the winter Of 1879 Of the Bcllefon,e public
schools has been satisfactory to parents,
teachers and pupils
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

CoHREspoSpENcE, containing important news solicit
ell from any part of the county. No Communications
inserted unless accompanied by the real name of the
writer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

"A largo number Of vehicles we're on
display In this place the fret few days Of
this week. Mos. Of them were The manu-
faeturo Of Cincinnati firms.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

The store Of Mr.. William Thompson,
Of Potter's Mills, was entirely destroyed
by fire on Monday morning last. Mr..
Thompson barely escaped with hia life.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

BE Where DO Fairies Dwell p most Of
the audience felt like responding that at
That moment they dwelt on the stage. No
"Alicc" was ever % sweet hs was the piano
solo Of that name given by Miss Mary
Green. Little Emma Aikens aud Walter
Lambkey quarreled and made up IN song
in the characters of "ReuLcn and Rachel >
Miss jamie Dare and Mira. Love made the
piano interpret duo with the Spanish
sounding title Of "Ojos Cfioles.' A cong
and tablcau caused the audience to syinpa-
thizc with little waif "friendlc.s and
alone" in The midst Of n fnow storm. On
the streets Of great city, aud ns the scene
ciosed upon her death, It required one of
Strauss "Always Cheerful Waite 70
restore their spirit. The e1crciscs con
cludcd wiih solos and chorgscs, IN which
Nj" JAMIE Dare sang, hs usual, Like ne
Fairy Creature" Mc,srs KIdy and Laird
singing the remaining solos in artis,ic
style.
The gIoss receirts Of the concert were
not quite one hundred and ten dollnrs.
Mn. Loves capcnscs were very heavy,
reaching over eighty dollars, leaving about
twenty dollars for the benefit of the M. r..
church. She made presents u her J,yi,aa
do''"c and n young gentleman who con-
uibutcd their valuable services. Mr..
Love feels quite pleased with the rcsuli Il
the entertainment, and her many friend.
will be delighted 10 know that rhe endured
the nrduous work which the d4,ics en,Ailed
without any serious rcsulu.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

1t Is already quito certain that large
audience will attend the lecture Of ]. W.
b. Bausman, Esq., next Saturday ming,
at Reynolds Hall. There ia small sum
needed To complete the music fund, which
was devoted to the purchase Of tho new
pipe organ, and il Is hoped ,hs, the lecture
Saturday night will result in doing this,
so that when the organ is frat used IL NAV
also be said that it Ia all paid for. The
price Of admission Is very low--;wcniy.av I've
cents for regular admission and ihirty-ave
cents for reserved seats. The lecture IL on
a popular subject, and will be given by one
Of tho best lawyers Of Lancaster, who has
personally visited the scenes which he will
describe II will be advisable 10 enter the
hall quite early TO secure good scat.
Dear ladies, dear ladies, the next sun.
ny day,
Please walk out on Allegheny street way.
Many stores you will and before you walk
far,
But one amongst them is brigh, parlicu-
lar star.
"The Bee Hive" ,is called and very good
name,
1ts proprietor, j. II. Bauland, is fast rising
10 fame,
He has ribbons and drcss goods Of most raw
ishing kind
And the most exquisite clerks as YOU
quickly will fnd
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

1T Is not title chosen with reference
10 It's elegance which the Republican be-
slows upon us this week, yet 1t contains an
unexpected and we hope not nm unmcrited
compliment. The words used are, "pcr-
sonal puff machine" Now the word
"puG," We believe is the appelation given
by some people 10 the act of speaking well
OF AN object, and us the word In this in
stance is limited by the adjective "persoI-
al" we suppose the Republican desIrcs to
limit it to persons. Did our good friend Of
the Republican never hear the old saying,
that "whcn gcntlefolk meet compliments
will pnss ?" and we are plcnsed TO be able 10
say that when We use "pcrtonal" IL is al
ways 10 speak we'll of the individual In
deed, il the Republican does or says any
thing good, we shall be happy to speak
well Of it. Why should this not be ? We
have nothing against any one in this wide
world, and If We spchk ns all why not do
so in II complimentary manner We
thank the R,pnbEcon for alluding to this,
and hope that before long It will be able 10
discover more of our merits, and nothing
to condemn.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

TINS Usual THURSDAY NIGur ENTKR-
TAINNEST.-Evcry Thursday evening FOR
long time past an exhibition of some Kind
has been given. This evening IS no cx-
ception to the rule, and the Bellefonte col
orcd school will occupy the boards, aud
give an exhibition in Reynolds Hall The
entertainment will consist Of music,
speeches, cssayf, and delightful little diA-
logues ,yin which the children will all do
Themselves great credit. And, possibly,
the Removed Jubilee Singers may help
by giving some Of their negro melodies.
BE the entertainment what il may, we are
assured By our coiorcd friends that ii is
"grand, and such AZ was never before Civ
on in Bellefon,c, and are ourselves quite
sure that under the skiliiul direction Of the
young colorcd gentleman nov teaching in
the school, it will be very superior exhi-
bition Of iis kind.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

Rev. A. G. Clark, shamokin divine,
was the guest Of John Q. Miller las, week.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

The bid Of Henry Hoffman was uusni-
mou'ly accepted. In accepting each bid
it was provided that the person bidding
shall perform the duty individually.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24

THE COuSCIL MEETS AND AcTs.-Llst
Monday night the new council held ia
second session and. among other thing,
gave it, high sanction 70 the follow
ing irhnssc;ions:
The Water Committee reported that
council direct Superintendent Strickland TO
offer reward Of SO for the arre.t and
conviction IN Court of Quarter Sessions of
any pcrson or persons breaking the fence
or throwing anything into the reservoir.
Complain; wAs entered of the existeuce
Of certain nui.ances along Spring Creek,
and the Nuisancc Committee was directed
70 proceed according to ordinance, which
mean, to aboli,h them.
TIE petition Of Wm. RcsIey, W. A.
Morrison and Others for board walk on
west eide Of new street near their real
dcncc in West ward was referred to street
committee.
The bids FOR the supply Of horse, CAY,
and man for general hauling purposes wero
Charlie Brown, 81 20 per day.
John McDcTmoit, t,............... l.Iu yer day.
Alexander McCaGeriy, y,-...... l.1o PER day.
John Bradley s...........-........ 10 Tcr cay.
Nicholhs Rccdingr.~............ 50 per day.
The bid Of Nicholas Redding was uuAni-
mously accepted by council.
The following bids were opened and
read for lamp-lghier:
Benjamin Williams-s5 per month from
April to October; s. per month from
October 80 April
Thomas ID. McAl.i g COO per month.
u. a. Kennedy, ,............ 5000 per Annum.
james Cornelius, -......... 100 per month.
Signor J. L. Phillippi.... 1000 pef aunum.
Henry Hoffman, s. - per month from
April TO October s. 80 from October 10
April.
William :. Tripple,....s $50 per month
Richard McCAfier,y,...-. los 90 per year.
j. I. Deer T,................-. lO.bD Per month.
o. Atwood, ,-............... 1000 per month.
Charlie Brown............ 1900 per month.
The bid Of Henry Hoffman WAS uusni-
mously accepted. In accepting each bid
it was provided that the person bidding
- a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-04-25
The Rates of Postage,

Postal cards, one cent each, 60 without further
charge to all parts of the Uuted States and Canadas
with an additional onecent stamp they 90 to all parts
Of Europe.
All letters, to all parts of the United States and
Canada, three cents per half-ounce
Local. or "drop" letters, that is, for the city or
town where deposited, cents if delivered by car
riers, and cent where there is no carrier system
Newspapers, daily, semi weekly, tri weekly and
weeklies, regularly issued and sent to regular sub
scrbers cents per pound, payable at the office OF
publication, newspapers and magazines published
less frequently than once week. cents per pound.
Transient newspapers magazines pamphlets books
and handbis, cent for each two ounces or fraction
thereof ALI other miscellaneous matter, including
uhsealed circulars, book manuscripts, proof-sheets,
photogr9 ohs &C., and also Seeds cuttings bulbs and
roots an merchandise not exceeding four pounds in
weight, ant for each ounce or fraction thereof.
The following are the postal rates with Europe;
The rates for letters for the hafounce or frac-
ton thereof, and those for newspapers for four
ounces or fraction thereof:-
To Great Britain and Ireland, letters cent !;
newspapers cents; France, letters cents. news
papers cents; Spain, letters cents, newspapers Q
cents; all parts of Germany, including Austria,
letters 5 cents. newspapers cents; Switzerland,
letters cents, newspapers cents Italy, letters
cents, newspapers cents; Russia, letters cents,
papers cents; Sweden, letters cents, newspapers
2cents; Turkey. European and Asiatic, letters 5
Genus, newspapers centsj Egypt, letters CENTS
newspapers cents.
For Asiatic countries, the half-ounce limit for
letters, and the four ounces for newspapers, still
holding good the rates are:-
To Australia, letters, via San Francisco Except to
New South Wales) cents, via Southam pton 15 cents
via Brindis 10 CENTS newspapers via San Franclscc
2cents,vl Southampton cents, via Brindis cents
emma letters via San Francisco 10 cents, via South
ampton 10 cents, via Brindsi 10 cents, newspapers
2, and cents, by the respective routes; British
India, Italian mail. letters, 10 cents, newspapers
cents; Japan. letters, via San Francisco cents, via
England 10 CENTS via Brindisi 81 CENTS newspapers
Wis Brindisi cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-04-25
sACO AND BIDDEFORD,

THURSDAY, April "a.
Schooner W. L. Bradley. Capt. Chase, with
cotton for Pepperill and Laconia, will remain
in the lower harbor about a week, or until there
is water enough on the bar to float her. She is
drawing u feet of water.
Father Dupont of. the French Catholic
! church reports II deaths among his people dur
ing the past two weeks.
Two new lodges of Good Tempa are start
ing in Holis-one at Locks school house, the
other at Knights Hall, Hollis Centre.
Alonzo Mitchell, boy about 10 years of age
son of Lorenzo Mitchell of South Bddeford.
who shot himself in the thigh ON Stage Island
short time ago, is still suffering severely
from the wound. 1t is feared he may lose the
leg.
In gale of wind last week, fishing schooner
Alice Norwood, Capt. Geo. Norwood, of South
Bidseford, lost her mainmast. During the
same gale the mate, Ezra Hill, was Knocked
overheard but was saved.
A lively scrimmage occurred in South Bidde-
ford, about five miles from the city. few days
ago. OF course we won't mention apy names.
but one who knows says that after forbearance
ceased to be virtue the younger brother
"struck out from the shoulder" blow of such
force thstswben it hit the older brother the
latter fell, taking with him two females of the
family who were standing near. There is q
terrible black eye in that vicinity at the pres
ent time.
On trial at Bddeford Municipal Court today
Frank Hanscom vs., John Haley ct al.-actlon
on note. The defence is that the consdera-
ton of The note was the sale of horse in vio-
lation Of the statute relative to infectious dis
eases.
Willis Emerson. Burbank & Derby.
This is Mr.. Emerson's first trial before the
court
The birthday festival given by the Unitarian
Society OF Ssco to their pastor, Rev. j. T. G.
Nichols, last evening. was very pleasant oc-
casion. A large number of friends were pres
ent. An original ode by Miss Ella Knight
was read by Mrs. b. f. Hamilton, to which
Rev MIR Nichols responded in cobgra,ulatory
terms. After bouDtful supper, songs,
speeches and little play "a Precious Pickle)
by the children, and "Auld Lang Syne" closed
the evening
Mr.. Chandler will find himself in pretty
good company with the Institute Band of Bid
deford behind him Tomorrow. They are sec.
ond to but few in New England.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-04-25
ROCKLAND.

THURSDAY, April 25.
Mr.. a. Pope Vose and A. S. Rice, ESQ, have
recovered from their illness. and each resumed
his respective business. Mr.. Ashford walked
out the other day, and is steadily gaining
The millinery display of Mrs. A. o. W.
Wiggin, YESTERDAYS, was very fine. 1t was her
opening exhibition, and one of the largest as
sentiments Of goods ever displayed in this city.
During the evening the store was completely
filled.
The regular services will be held at the Uni
versa list Church uext Sunday Rev. Mr..
Stowe and wife have returned from Massa-
chusetts.
Mr.. Leander Thomas launched his boats yes.
terday. Those wishing to hire such will do
well to give him call. He also Keeps one of
the best markets in the suburbs
Thursday evening, May LIST, the Universalist
Circle will give calico May party at Farwell
Hall.
Capt G. Fl. Sanborn has purchased the
packet Whip of % tons burden, which will
hereafter make three trips per week between
this city and Vinalhaven.
Schooner Grace Lse will go out on South
Marine Railway to-day. After necessary
repairs are completed she will engage 10 the
fishing trade. Her owners are Lane & Libby
of Vinahaven.
This morning the thermometer indicated 400
in the shade: at noon 700 in the sun.
A dance will be given at Merrilps Hall,
Saturday night, by Prof. Chas. Lovejoy.
No tramps in town at present
Judge Hicks has not had any trials in the
police court for the past few days.
The mud is drying up fast, and dust begins
to fly. Which is the worst, to get saturated
with dust or stuck in the mud?
The Cobb Lime Company now have IA klns
in operation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-04-25
LIE WESTON AND AUBURN.

LEWISTON, April "a.
The river has risen four feet this week.
Chaplain McCabe will lecture in the Ham
m ond St. course April 29sb.
Officer Stubs confscated barrel Of bottled
lager and two gallons of whisky on the night
train.
The Auburn Light infantry will escort the
Decoration Day procession.
Newman & Lain's team dashed over the
bridge into Auburn this forenoon at rapid
rate After colliding with three other teams
finally the horse stumbled and fell with much
force upon the pavement. The carriage was
almost complete wreck and damages to the
other teams were of considerable extent
A farmers horse ran away on Lisbon street
this afternoon, smashing large pane Of glass
10 Harrson's store window and upsettipg the
contents of the wagon.
The one ard half story house owned by
Mrs. VIM. Davis on Upper Canal street, Au-
burn, was totally destroyed by fire last night
between eight and nine o'clock Cause, defec-
tive chimney. Loss $500. Insured for $500 in
the North British and Mercantile Company, T.
Hersey's agency.
Hctel arrivals yesterday Dewitt I6, Marston
IA, Elm IS
Among the prominent visitors in the city to.
day are Judge Knapp of Livermore, Detective
Head of the NJ. G. Railroad, and M. f. Rick
er, Esq of Canton.
Freight receipts today:-Upper M. G.. sta
ton. 9 cars: 1 iron, furutnre, boxes, 6
suLdres; lower station, 16 cars:2 cloth, cot.
too, 3 waste, 1 machinery, 1 coal, c4rboys.
Grand Trunk. Lewiston, cars, 2 corn, 3 sun
dries; Auburn, 4 cars, bran, sundrIes; Au-
burn M Go cars, "a coal, 3 CORD, sundries
The Grand Trunk engineers are making
their animal survey of property along the line
for official information.
The Lewiston Reform Club is in q remarBa-
BILE degree of prosperity. There have been 400
signatures to the pledge since January and 80
have joined the cub. Temperance Hall had
become so crowded that last Sunday the meet
ing was held in City Hall, fully 1000 people at.
tending.
The jury at court have been out all day on
the Hopkins VS.. Gllicuddy case. They will
probably disagree finally.
The case of assignees of estate, Dwely &
Moore. VS.. John N. Gilbert is being tried today.
The action is brought to recover mount due
d. & NJ, who are grain dealers, from defend
ant, $54 30. Defendant claims the goods pur.
chased were for his son Marcellus, who it will
because of a claimed robbery of $1,000 on a
Boston boat. The plaintiffs say defendant or
dered the goods and promised to pay for them,
because they would not trust MSrcellus.
Cotton & Carter. Wright.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-04-25
TEMPLARs OF HONOR,

At Templdrs' Rail, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CouNo1I-Maine first and third Monday In each
month.
TEmpLE--Forest City, No. 1. every Wednesday
evening.
PORTLAND FRATERNITY-No. Al Free St. Block
Every evening.
FoR1sr CITY CoMMANDERY No. 16 convenes at
P. o. s. of A. Hall, Plum St., on first Thursday of
each month.
evening in Mechanics Hall, corner of Congress and
Casco streets
PORTLAND SOCIETY OF NATURAL HIST 2
At their library room, City Hall, on the first and
third Monday evenings OF each month.
SoyEREIGNs OF INDUsTRY-Dirigo Council. No 4
meets every Friday evening, at Arcana Hall, at II
o'clock.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GooD TEmPLARs-
MONDAY SGDgsWsS am Congress
street; Mystic, Thursday, at Sons OF Temperance
Hall.
PAYsoN LITERARY SooIETY-Meetings every
Monday evening, at Mercantile Library BOOK, Far
rington Block Congress street.
PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY AND READING
RooM-0ren and free to all from 10 a. m. to Sp.
m. City Building.
P,arLAND TEMPERANCE REFORM CLUB-Head-
quarters corner of Congress and Temple streets
Open day and evening. Business meeting Tues
lay evenings at u O'Clock.
YOU'VE MEMS CHRISTIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
lite Prebe House. Congress street, open day ard
evening Union Gospe Meetings Wednesday and
SATURDAY. evenings al 7s O'Clock.
KNIGHTS OF PYPHAs-Bramhan Lodge, No. 3
Thursday evenings; Nunjoy Lodge, No g. Monday
evenings; Pine Tree, No II, Friday evenings at
heir Hall CLAMPS Block, Market Square. Section
month
PORTLAND TEMPERANCE UNIoN-Congress Hall.
Business meetings Thursday evenings; public meet
ings Sunday evenings, at O'Clock.
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AUGUSTA.
THURSDAY, Apri

THURSDAY, April a.
The Della Collins had big freight yester.
day.
Chas Mclaughlin, Captain of the boat Della
Collins, drove Deputy Marshal Jones ashore
Wednesday, and told him that he could not
allow him on board until his freight was un-
loaded.
M. G. r. r. receipts Three carloads of mis-
cellaneous freight, and one buggy for Carney g.
Farrar.
The Seth Williams Post G. A. r. are rapidly
making preparations to bring out the military
Drama North and South" and it promises to
be one of the best entertainments ever pre-
sented to Augusta people by local talent.
Messrs. Hiram Reed & Son have sold very
promising horse to Providence parties. The
horse was shipped to Providence today.