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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

The fastest run on record of steamer
was that of the Durham, from Table Bay,
Cape Of Good Hope. to England; 5000
miles In eighteen days, sixteen hours, oi
actual steaming, an average of 1911
knots an hour. II Is far easier to run
1900 miles in nine days than 5000 in
eighteen days, because OF the extra
weight of cosls that must be carried.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

about %. 60 feather.
The disproportion between the cost Of
| collecting the United States internal
revenue and the customs revenue is very
great. Some interesting facts appear
| from n study of the amount of revenue
! derived from customs and from inter-
nal revenue and the cost Of collecting
the same respectively from the year 1863
to 1878. Thus during the closing years
of the war, when the internal revenue
service had just been organized, the cost
of collection ranged only from O. Is TO
| 0.og per cent. for amounts increasing
| from s37 $40. 7s7 to S20g. .i64 .2l5. while
the cost of the customs revenue was
| from 400 to 6.29 per cent. in collecting
from $50, ,059, ,6i2 to slO2, ,3i6. .I52. Then
| the cost Of collecting the internal rev.
enuc rose ~ high rs $50 per cent. in
1871. but fell afterward 10 c9g and 2.96
] per cent. for 1877 and 1878 the amount
COLLECTED being Slls. .630 4O7 and slIo.-
55i .624 respectively. Meanwhile the
cost of collecting the customs revenue
has for the last five years ranged be.
tween 4.47 and 4.96 per cent, while the
amount collected each of the last two
years has been about $3.50. .o0O. 900.
Russia IS NJ present under state of
siege from st. Petersburg TO Moscow and
Warsaw, from Kiefr to Kharkof' and
Odessa. An army Of porters about
$1,000 strong. watch the streets of the
capital. day and night. and policemen
are set TO watch the watchers. General
Gourko, the crosser of the Balkans. who
Is now Vice-Emperor, Is invested with
unlimited powers, in the place of the dis
heartened Gar The very Grand n,,l.cs
are under his orders. Arrests among
officers ofthe army have been the imme-
diate consequence of General Gourko's
satrap rule. In several cases compro-
missing letters and prints were discov-
cred, and executions both of officers.
like Lieutenant Dubrovin. and Of pri-
Yates, have followed. The gallows are
In permanent activity. But perhaps the
most significant feature--and = promis-
Ing one tools the order issued. under
court-martial law. that In all the bar
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

racks n list Of the soldiers arms is IN he
drawn up and TO be handed over 10 the
police! This is the strongest sign of a
suspicion against the army itself; and ON
the army the whole power Of Czardorp
repoBes.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-23

The great importance which ostrich
farming has acquired in South Africa
may be seen from an ostrich auction ro-
Gently held at Middleburg, Cape Lar (.
The lowest price paid for one pair #
thesc birds was $500. and several pal :
fetched Si.i25. a few years ago o.
trichcs were obtained by hunting only,
and at that time a good bird could lp
caught for menageric or zoologi al
of ostrich-farming as as industry. their
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24
TO THE RESCUE.

Russcllville is safe from the yellow fever as iong as the health authorities of Little Rock hold rigid quarantine and refuse to permit refugees to pass through that city up this road. But quarantine regulations cannot be car ried out without mourning heavy expenses. Health officers cannot be expected to leave home and take sta- tions at exposed points without con- pensation. It is right and just that the towns up this road which are protected by Little kock should aid in bearing a part of this expense. We therefore suggest that our citizens make up a purse, or appropriate a sum--whatever may seem proper-to be forwarded to the health board at Little Rock to be used in defraying expenses.
 What do you say, citizens of Russell vile and vicinity2
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24

maj over any street crossing ill this town Ut faster gait than walk while any other person is passing such street crossing, shall be fined not less than One nor moro than Ten Dollars.
 Section 19. Any person who shall hitch any horse, mule, or any other animal to any shade or ornamental tree or fencing along the sidewalks or streets of this town, shall De fined not less than One nor more than Ten Dollars.
 ! Section 20. It shall bc the duty ol the Marshal to Immediately arrest all persons whom he may see violating any of these ordinances, and to bring such offender before the Mayor for trial, and for failure to do sc iie shall be dcein- cd euil..iT- nG :; fnisdcmeanor and shall be fined not less than Five nor more than Twenty-Five Dollars.
 Section 2l. It shall be the duty of every citizen of this town when called on by the Marshal to assist him i'll making arrests; and any citizen refus- ing or neglccting 5e assist the Marshal when called on by him to make arrests shall be fined not less than Two nor more than Ten Dollars.
 Section P. When any person is con- yicted and is unable to pay the amount of fine and costs, he shall be made to work on the streets or other improve ment of the town, at the rate of One Dollar per day under the direction of the Town Marshal, until he shall have paid both fine and costs, alter which the Corporation shall be bound for the costs iii said case. t~ ...a
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24
X Remarkable Business Woman
 Dead,

Mrs. Mary G. Whitaker, widow of the late Robert Whitaker, of Phla- delphia, the deceased manufacture CT, whose will has created such coh- tention, died recently at her splendcd country seat on the Delcwarc, below Bristol. She was eighty years ofagc, and during her life was 3 remarkable woman for business, She amasscd her fortune as the active member of . mercantile firm, and upon her re- tircment married James Thorn. Being lefta widow not many years ago, she married Robert Whitaker. Her wealth is estimated at $500,000, and she has no living relatives near CT than cousins. She leaves will. During her life she was continually dovoting her money to deeds of char- ity.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24
PISGAH PARAGRAPHS,

According to promise come to the front again, and as promised to say something about things to eat, I will now proceed to do so.
 Turnips would be a good subject, and as they are good thing, too, will speak of them. Now is the time to pre-. pare the land for sowing. It should be thoroughly plowed-the Oftener the better--then harrow we'll for summer use. It would be we'll to SOW some seeds now, but for winter use, and for stock SOW the last of August or first of September. It would be advisable to to use variety of seeds, We have known fine turnlps raised on stubble land after the wheat has been taken of, and as men frequently excuse them- selves bysaying"I have no suitable place to sow," to all such lazy fellows we would say try "A piece Of fresh stubble land In turnips, Be sure to blow and harrow well before seeding.
 Corn will be scarce with many of our farmers, and as turnips are goon feed for hogs, cattle, sheep, and even chill dren, we say to all, SOW plenty of turnips.
 Some rain Friday evening, say about half a season, but 1t was not general {; the eastern and southern parts of the township had very little, but prospects for more are good.
 Health not good. Several cases of scarlet fever, all among small children. MT. and Mrs. Wilson Harkey have lost their little daughter with It, and an- other one lying near the gate of death. Oh, that God would restore it and give 1t back to them. They are sorely afflicted and have our sympathy and prayers. "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord"
 There will be q communion meeting at Nit. Zion church embracing the first Sabbath in August. Preaching to com menee on Thursday night before. Come everybody and bring your neigh- bor. The congregation will take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
 SUBSCRIBER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24
TURNPIKE ROAD

From Russellville to Harrison Editor DEMOCRAT: Having just re turned from Harrison, Boone Go. see more than ever the necessity of a good road from that place to Russellville. Harrison is wide awake, prosperous town, and only wants an outlet for the vast amount of grain and other produce she has to make her one of the greatest in land towns in the State. In .educa. tional interests she is not surpassed by any town Of her age in the State The Arkansas Conference Seminary Nj. E. Church, is now a permanen, institution, and bids fair to be one ol the best institutions of learning in the State. It Is really astonishing to see the vast amount of wheat and corn that is being raised in Boone and Searcy counties, besides a good crop of cotton, and nearly all of il going to Springfield, Mo-, on account of not having road to Russellville. All the merchants that l talked to said they would much rather haul goods from Russellville than Spring field, if they had good road. Judge Glitsch. another prominent citizen that talked to on the subject, said they believed Boone County would raise $50O0 dollars towards building a good turnpike road from that place to Russellville.
 Now let Russellville speak out i: she wants the vast amount of trade that is now going to Springfield from Boone and other gram growing counties north of Boston Mountain.
 1 believe $l0,000 would construct road from Russellville to Harrison that would bring such vast amount of trade from the north side of the mountain that Russellville would re- gain the outlay in two years.
 By all means let's have the road
 w. w. BREASHEAR, CAGLE's MILLS, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24
CHAPTER NH.
sTNEEr COMMIssIONER.

Section l. The Town Council shall appoint at it's first meeting of each year a Street Commissioner, who shall be sworn to the faithful performance Of his duties, and he shall continue in office for twelve months, unless other wise ordered by the Council.
 Section 2 The Council shall have power to remove said Street Commis- sionor from office pcrunptorily, and without trial, whenever in their opih- ion it is for the public good to dc 90, and immediately appoint another in his stead
 section g. It shall be the duty of sai Street Camu ssi.uer ,t work -'il.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24

streets of the town of Russellyille, uu- der the instructions of the Street Con- mittee and Common Council.
 Section 1. Every resident of the town of Russellyille, subject to road duty under the laws of the State, shall be subject to the orders of the Street Commissioner, and shall work the Streets for the same time and under the same penalties as therein prescribed for working roads.
 Section ,. All ordinances aud parts of ordinances heretofore passed arc hereby repealed, aud the foregoing or dinances shall take effect and be in force from and after their publication. This the Huh day of July, 1879.
 (Signed) 5. x. EVANS, Mayor.
 WALTER W. ScoIr, Recorder.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24

we dre lhloftneu py Ilef. c. O' Boone that Drs. Welsh and Buchanan, of Little Rock, and Rev, J, W. Heagan, of Dardanelle, and other Sabbath School workers, are expected to be present and assist in the Sunday School Convention at this place on the 3lst inst.
 Cramps and pains in the stomach or bowels, or in any part of the body. no matter how severe or what the cause, can be relieved by Johnson's Anodyne Liniment used Internally and exter- nally.
 We have received note from the Rev. Mir. Greenhouse, of Clarksville, stating that he was not mistaken in saying that ex-President Polk was a member of the Southern Methodist Church--that the Methodist Church In Columbia, Tenn, has memorial win dow to his memory. To the contrary of this, we are informed by Mir. Robert Williamson, of this county, remarkable for his accurate knowledge of great men, that Mir. Polk was baptized on his death bed by an Episcopal Bishop. We will have the necessary information, we think, by our next issue to enable us to state with certainty who is mistaken in this matter.
 More than twenty years ago we had chills and fever, and the recollec- tion of 1t makes us shake even now. But this disease no longer terrifies us. Parson's' Purgative Pills are a sure preventive.
 -"Sam, whar you git dis triflIn' no count two-gallon buckets"
 "I got it ob dc tin wagon."
 "What you pay for it9"
 "I pad so cents for it."
 ooh, you great triflin' fool nigger."
 ooh, Polly, what you blowin' bout. !"
 "Blowin' bout you payin' 30 cents for dis yer bucket when you can git one for 40 cents wuff two of dis yer at Royses Tin Shop"
 "How you knos"
 "How 1 kno2 Didn't I heard 1t read in de DIAEcRAK? Oats what you git by not takIn' de DIMEcRAK and readin' on de third page de price ob Royses tinware. No wonder you war poor clothes"
 In last weeks DEMOCRAT a lost pocket book was advertised for. The book belonged to Mir. Johnson, rep- resenting Memphis liquor house. Mir. Johnson lost the bool. (so he supposcd) coming from Dardanelle to this place. The book contained $S5 in currency, some orders and other valuable papers. Last Friday son and sOn-in-law of Esq. Bergman of this place were squir- rel hunting in the woods between here and Norristown and some sixty yards from the big road they found the pock- ct book, thrown in among some vines and undergrowth. The money had been taken out, and the book tossed away, without any of the other papers having been taken. The dishonest scamp who found the book is $S5 ahead but before he dies, if he has any con- science he will find the gain like mill stone around his neck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24
CROPS
AS Reported Througout thc
 State, by Our Exchanges.

"Fruit Plenty."- Conway Log Cabin.
 "Peachos are very fne."-f fAliha Herald.
 "Crops look fine" -[scarcy Bca- con.
 "Wheat crop excellent" liar rison Times.
 "Corn needs rain," Fort Smith New Era.
 tCrop prospects continue good" - Pine Bluff Presss
 Crops suffering fcarfuily for rain." - Augusta Yidottc.
 Crops looking splendidly."- Benton (Sahnc county} Digest.
 Market well supplied with choice blackberries." ."- Morrilton State. gi"Farmers are bragging.. on their cotton" Melbourne (lzard coun- ty) Clipper.
 Brother Webber of the Benton Di- gest, has been handed stalk with S2 cotton bolls on it.
 "Crops on Gum Ridge and the Boyou Bartholomcw) arc splendcd." - Hamburg (Ashlcy county) Times.
 "Farncrs arc about through with working their crops, and the music of the thrcshcf is heard in the land" - Huntsville (Madison county) Record.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24
FROM VALLEY TOWNSHIP.

VALLEY TOWNSHIP, July l, 1879.
 EDITOR DEMOCRAT: In reply tc an article written for the DEMOCRAT by one c. ". o. Davis, and publish ed June l9, 1 must say is one of the weakest things l nearly ever saw in print. His statements are all incor- rect, and he knows that can estab- fish the same, not only by Republi- cans, but by Democrats. The ma jority of the people of this country know something of the nature and formation of Valley Township. Con- sequently there is no use of me giv- ing the correct statement which is entirely different from his.
 As to my seeding, he can't find the man that ever heard me say so; neither do I believe he can find the man that told him so. George, you may ride sixty men over us in the County Court, but you can't in the township election, which we proved to your satisfaction on last Saturday, by electing Republicans for both Justice and Constable in Valley township by handsome majority of l3. Now where is your large major ity2 Oh, who will be apportioning Justice now! Make another new township. Yet it will be all you can do to have room to make another such in Pope county, without one of your Constitutional amendments. am always responsible for what I say. try to speak thoughtfullY. We Republicans of Gum Log Valley are law-abiding, and do appeal to the authorities to deal out law jus tice to us, and not allow two or three would.be rulers to trample us down rough -shod. Also such men are weakening their own party. We Democrats in our Valley whom we love,--that we can vote along beside of, killing each others vote in per feet harmony.
 Now, Mir. Editor, we don't blame you for the manner in which we have been treated in reference to the formation of Valley township; but come out and see your Republican friends; we have little to eat, very friendly fellows, and oh, what love ly little valley we have, dotted over with good people, with the beautiful little stream of Gum Log winding it's serpentine course through, dashing up against first one sharp corner and then another of Valley township; land where earth has to be tlckled only little by the husbandman to laugh forth harvest too great for all our barns and storehouses. What mere could we wish than what Ma ture has done for us. Nothing, oh, nothing! only that our farmers should awake to q realization of their privileges and opportunities, fling out the standard of progress, and go to work earnestly and intel ligently to raise themselves and our Gum Log Valley to the exalted posi- tion of King Valley.
 W. l.. D. EWING.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24

We desire to bring to the favorable rotice of every reader of this paper, that most excellent remedy for Chills and Fever, "IIUGuEs' ToNIC," prcpar- ed by Mess. R. 4. Robinson & Co.,, Louisville, Ky. It possesses real merit and as consequence is steadily grow ing in popularity. It is prepared with best quality of materials and so prp- portioHed as to make the cure of the disorder q result almost as certain as that of the plainest mathematical prob lem. It will be mistake if you do not give it q trial. For sale by J. NJ. lIar- key & Bro.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24

Why WILL you suffer WITH { shaking chill or burning fever? Two doses of Cuban Tonic, the Great West Indies Fever and Ague Remedy WILL stop a chill, WHILE ONE BOTTLE WILL break them up for years. Try it at Harkey x Bros. " '-A
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24

Go to Harkey Bros. for Cuban Chill Tome, the great West IndIes Fever and Ague Remedy, a great remedy, from Cul5a, guaranteed to cure cAills and feyers, biliousness and liver complaint every time. It is the finest medicine in the WORLD. Everybody should try it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24

--Parker's Santonine Worm Lo- zenges, purcst and safest WORM med icine in the WORLD. at IIarkcy Bros. Buy none but Parker's bozenges.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-07-24

-Chattel mortgages for sale at this office.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-12-10
Teachers Institute.

William II. McCollin, the blind man and
graduate of Ike Pennsylvania Institution
for the Blind, will be at the Teachers In
stitute next week. His spirited and lie
like readings, recitarIons, vocal and instru-
mental music will add immeasurah,y TO the
interest and entertainment of the Institute.
He will be present at all the day and night
sessions from Tuesday till Friday evening,
on whith night he will give a rare concert,
consisting of songs, ballads and recitations,
humorous, pathetic and sublime.
Mss Maria l.. Sanford, who is one of the
most interesting and entertaining lecturers
of the day. will give her famous lecture on
"Rome and Italy" on wednesday evening.
Ii will be illustrated BY over 100 lantern
scenes, and 10 pronounced by an eminent
critic to be ..beautiful, attractive, and high
ly Instructive" Her lecture on :. Success
in Life" is a new one, and will be delivered
on Thursday night. ihe deserved popn-
laity and unquestionable merit Of the fair
lecturer are a sufficient guarantee that this
and the preceding lecture will give the
fullest satisfaction TO the most fastldious
audience. As lecturer, Miss Sanford is
clear and brilliant, logical and eloquent.
WELLINGTON SMITH,
COUNTY SupeFiatea4ent.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-12-10
u. P. Convention at Mexico.

Elders Convention Of Big Spring U. p.
Presbytery will meet in Mexico, Monday,
December 22d. at 81 O'Clock p. NJ.
Devotional exercises. Sermon by Rev. J.
VI. AdIir.
Tuesday. Q 9o'elock--Dcvotiopal exercises.
Ist Topic Authority Tor the Office of Rul-
ing Elder. Opened by ID. +. TusSey and j.
A. Patterson. ID Topic: l. the Dntv of
Teaching Implie,: in the Office OF Ruling
ElIcr, and Should he have a Special Educa-
tion to Quality him TOR the Work Open ed
by :. Cummings and -. a. Smith.
= O'Clock 2. M.-Deyotiond exercises.
lst Topic What Should he the Personal
Character of the Rullng Elder aud his Spe-
cial Qualifications Opened by james Me-
Gill aud James Kidd. n Topic: Rotary
Elder,hip. Opened by Mes>rs. Mccormick
and Grove. Sd Topic What Authority Is
there for the Office of Deaconl Opened by
Messrs. Mcdowell and Mcdonald.
81 O'clock Devotional exercises. ls'
Tonic: Are not Church Members, as well as
Church Officers, Under Obligation 10 Use
every Effort for the Advancement of the
Interests of Religion at Home and Abroad /!
Opened by MesSrs. PumcrOy and Morrison.
Oprning question box.
Wednesday, Dec. II, o'clock 4. NJ
Devotional exercises. lst Topic: What is
the Ruling Elders Duty Toward the Sick
Opened by NJ. Rodgers and A. 5. Wood
burn. I'd Topic: The Elders Duties In Re-
larIon to the SabbalE-scboOl and Prayer
meeting. Opened by MessrS. Ferguson and
Wallace.
2 2o'clock-Devotional exercises. lst Top
ic: How may the Ruling Elder most Eli
cientiy Encourage and Help his Pastor
Opened BY J. ". McGiil and ". ii. Nc
Cuiloch. 2d Topic: The Elders Dcty IN
Relation to the Distinctive Principles oi
the Church. Opened by W. J. McGill and
James Irwin.
ct o'ciOck.-Devotional exercises. lst
Topic: What is the Work of the United
PRESBYTERIAN Church In the Prestytcry OF
Big SPRING. Opened by X. A. Patterson
and d. Bean. Opening question box.
What have We learned at this convention
Ministers of Presbytery are all invited to
attend. By order of the committee.
A. S. WOODBURY.,
S. CUMNISGs,
W. II. McCULLocH,
| NJ. RODGERS.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-12-10


Joseph Martin, George Heck, Fre1 Hum
mel, Ezra Doty and Jacob Thomas went to
the head of the valley last weel, TO hunt.
They hunted the region about the Sulphur
Springs that people like to visit in summer
time. The hunters returned ON Saturday
with four turkeys.
The Democrat cna Register calls Gran;
the American King. II bur repeats the ex-
pressions of the rebel leaders who fought
for particular kind OF government, such
as is best suited for kingly rule. The
idea or principle of government Of the
Northern States is the very opposite to that
which suits kingly system oil government.
The whole system OF govern ment would
have to be changed 10 suit the rule of a
King. The Republicans will not change the
system. Democratic Rebels tried TO change
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-12-10

TBE Evangelical Alliance has given notice
of the topics for prayer during Ihc Week of
Prayer. as follows;
Sunday, january A. Sermon on the
=" Fulness OF Christ's salvation"
Monday, jan0nry 5.-Than,sgiving for
the blessings of the past year, and p.ay er
Tor their continuance.
Tuesday, Janury G.-Confcsssion OF sin,
and humiliation before God.
Wednesday, JANUARY - Prayer for tie
Church OF ChFiS, its ministers, its growth
IN grace and its enlargement, and for revi-
walls of religion throughout our country.
THURSDAY, January s. Pray er for Chris
tian education Tor the family, and ipsiltu-
tons of learning; for Sunday schools ard
Christian associations.
Friday, January s-Prayer for nations,
rulers and people for lcace and religious
liberty.
Saturday, January 10.-Prlyer for Home
and Foreign Missions; for the outpourin-
OF the Spiri: upon all Iiesh aud the couyer-
sion of the world.