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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-02

A cABLEeRAM received last night
stated that Prussia is negotiating with
England for the purchase Of the island
of Heligoland. This island is situated
In the North sea, twenty-six miles from
the mouths Of the Elba and Weser
rivers, Germany. 1t is a bare, precipi-
tous rock, and is valuable only hs a
naval station, as it commands the
northwest coast Of Germany. The
island formerly belonged to Denmark,
but was wrested from her by the Eng
lish in 1907. It will be a valuable ac-
cession to Germany, which Of late
years aspires to tecome a naval power.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-02

The principal political interest in
Washington just now is over the New
York customs appointments. To-
morrow the senate is to take final ac-
tion, and meantime both sides to the
controversy are working among the
senators to secure majority. Senator
Conkling, in being openly reinforced
by his democratic colleague, Mr.. Ker-
nan, has made powerful gain, as this
will insure further democratic votes.
Even IL he be successful, Conkling can
not hope to have his friends reinstated.
The president has already determined
to appoint different men in case the
present appointees are defeated.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-02-02

1T; Cheyenne, Kyo,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
A Singular Dream.

Tairfa8, lNs) Chronicle.
Two young men, residents of Nor
ridgewock, met one morning and one
said:
Charles, dreamed last night that
you were Judge of the Supreme
Court Of Maine, that / was a minister,
and that you called on me to open
your court with prayer"
Just thirty years after this Rev. DR..
Charles Allen, late President of the
State College, happened to step into
the Supreme Court room in Augusta.
Judge Charles Danforth beckoned to
him and asked him TO open his court
with prayer, and, behold, the dream
of thirty years was verified Rev. DIR.
Allen is now pastor Of the Methodist
church at Fairfield.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
Mark Twaln's Horse.

Gentlemen, this horse of mine was
tough-bitted, and he went 30 fast that
| had to guide him by electricity
had to have wire lines and keep a
battery in the wagon all the time in
order to stop him"
Why didn't you stop him by hol-
lering who.ay' | inquired.
Stop him by hollering whoa ?
Why, | couldn't holler loud enough
to make that horse hear me. He
Travelled 80 fast that no sound ever
reached him from behind. lie went
faster than the sound, sir. HolIer
whoa-a and he'll be in the next town
before the sound of your voice reaches
the dash board. Travel fast?' |
should say he could. Why, | once
started from Virginia City to Meadow
Creek right in front Of one of the
most dreadful rain storms we ever had
on the Pacific coast. Wind and
rainr Why, the wind blew eighty
miles an hour, and the rain fell in
sheets. drove right before that
storm for three hours--just on the
edge of that hurricane and rain for
forty miles"
/" Did you get drenched?"
Drcnched ? No, sir! What did
| keep fast horse for2 Why, tell
you, ! drove right in front of that
rain storm. | could lean forward and
let the sun shine on me, or lean back.
ward and feel rain and catch hail
stones. When the hurricane Stacked
up the horse Stacked up, too, and
when it blew faster | just said Git
up" to the horse aud touched the bat
terry. and away he went. Now, | don't
want to lie about my horse, and | don't
ask you TO believe what | say, but
when | got to Meadow Creek my linen
duster was as dry as powder. Not n
drop of rain on the wagon seat. either,
while the wagon box was level full of
hailstoncs and water"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
Germans and European Thrones.

During the last fifty years all the
newly created thrones in Europe, or
those in which the male hereditary
succession had from any cause lapsed,
have been filled by princes of German
dynasties. A Prince of the House of
SAKE Coburg was elected ruler of the
newly formed kingdom of Belgium
shortly after he had refused the title
of King of the Hellenes, which had
been offered him. Princes of the same
house married the Queen of Portugal,
Maria III de Gloria, in the year 1886,
and Victoria, Queen of England, in
the year 1S40; and their sons have
become the heirs to the thrones of
those States. All attempts to fill the
thrones Of Spain and Roumania with
rulers not proceeding from German
dynasties have proved failure. Both
King Amadeus of Savoy aud Prince
Couza, n born Roumanian, were, after
brief period of rule, compelled to
leave the countries of which they had
become sovereigns. The throne of
Greece was first occupied by Prince
of the Bavarian dynasty, Otho ! {; and
after his dethronement by George I.
n Prince of the Sleswic- -Holstein-Son.
derburg Glucksburg line. The present
ruler of Roumania is a Prince Of the
house Of HohenzolIern Sigmaringen,
and the new Prince Of Bulgaria is also
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
Dear TO Every Heart.

From the Cincinnati Commercial.
Dr. Lilienthal recently stepped into
a school room during a recitation in
geography, and was invited by the
teacher TO ask the class few ques.
tons. lie courteously complied.
"Wha, is the capital of Michigan =
Lansing" was the prompt answer.
What is the largest city in Michi-
GAM"
Detroit"
Where is the great University Of
Michigan located 7"
AT Ann ArbOr."
What is the capital of Pennsylva-
mia"
Harrisburg"
What is the largest city in Penn.
sylvania 7"
Philadelphia"
What building is there in Phila-
delphia that is dear TO the heart of
every patriotic American citizen T.
That was a poser the class was
troubled, but made no answer. The
doctor repeated the question.
u know" said little fellow on a
back seat, as he stretched up his arm
to its length.
"Tell us what it is then, my boy"
said the doctor.
The Mint" was the confident
answer
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
MISS MULOCK'S CAREER.
From the Christian Union.

From the Christian Union.
She was obliged TO write for her
daily bread, and that she might forget
how miserable she was, she wrote n
great deal. OF course, with all this
practice and with her vast experience
i'll sorrow--ior her pen was actually
dipped in tears--she wrote better and
better, till finally this retiring, grief.
stricken woman awoke to find herself
famous. Her first novel, The Ogilvies,'
was very successful, and was published
in 1Sl9, when Miss Mul0ck was only
twenty-three, but her great master
piece, John Halifax, Gentleman"
did not appear till 1857. In 1874 a
pension of sixty pounds year was
awarded Miss Mulock.
All this fame and unqualified sue
cess doubtless assuaged her grief and
helped to make life cndurable; but to
one with such II loving heart and such
quick sympathics, bcreft of home and
without n relation, her life was still
very sad and lonely. But in 1860
Captain George Lille Craik, an officer
in the English army, who had been in
the Crimca, met Miss Mulock, aud al
though some years her junior, address
ed her and succeeded in winning her
hand. They have proved most con-
genial companions, and their married
life has been all that they could wish,
with but one exception. The woman
whose love for children amounted al
most to passion, and who wrote
Philip, my King" has been denied
the happiness of feeling baby fingers
upon her cheeks or of ever hearing
herself called Mother. This is So.
we're sorrow, but even this pain has
been partially assuaged. Strangely
enough, one dark, rainy night, while
she aud her husband were speaking OF
children and of the JOY and brightness
they bring to SO many dwellings. there
came loud ring at the bell and then
a furious knocking. On opening the
door, lying upon the sill, they found
basket enclosed in many wrappings.
" h'N AHtN NfIt EfIltNttl, lItN 1lh-
covered u lovely little babe only few
hours old. The child was wrapped in
one roll after another of India muslin,
and on its breast was pinncl note
begging Mr-. CTaik to be kind To the
little waif thus brought to her door.
and assuring her that no mean blood
flowed in its veins. Tcnderly she lift
ed the little thing in her loving arms,
and her heart opened as warmly to
take in the poor little deserted 'crea-
turc. They called the child Dorothea.
Godgiycn, aud she is now their legally
adopted daughter whom no one can
take from them, not even the parents
who 80 cruelty deserted her. The lit
tie girl Is most tenderIy attached to
the only mother and father she has
ever known. Mrs. Craik's happy
home is in the vicinity of Richmond.
Let Us hope that she has left all her
sorrows behind her, and that while she
lives no pain or grief shall ever again
cross her peaceful path.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
A Frightful Jump.
answer.

Peer, who jumped from the suspen-
sion bridge at Niagara Falls, few
days ago, wore a rubber life preserver,
TO lessen the depth of his penetration
into the water; a sponge over his
mouth and nostrils, 10 prevent the
water from being forced into them, and
thick cloth over his feet and legs, to
protect them from concussion. A
brass wire, attached to his shoulders,
was reeled out rs he fell, with Just
enough tension to keep him in an
upright position. To strike the water
flatwise would be certain death. Peer
dropped 1872 feet In four seconds. He
was exceedingly nervous just before
the feat, and II was thought that
his courage had given out.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
Wild Life In the South.

Three instances recently mentioned
by the Southern papers show that all
The superstition has not yet been rub
bed out Of the negro. As he still
Keeps memoranda Of household ex-
penses by means Of notches cut into a
pine stick, 80 he still fears the old boy
with. horns. A few days ago the
colored Methodists Of Macon undertook
10 bring about miracle that would
cure Minerva Brown, one Of their
number Of fits. They met at the wo-
mans bedside and prayed by turns for
nine hours cOnsecutiyely. During that
time the sister was quiet, though she
had previously been contorted as often
as once an hour. AS soon as the pray
ing band went away she fell into
worse state than ever. The expert
ment will be tried again. Another
story comes from Baltimore. Last
week Susan Smith, a large colored
woman, aged about sixty years, died in
that city. Her family and friends
followed the coffin To the cemetery last
Thursday. At the grave the lid was
torn from the coffin and the face Of the
dead exposed TO view. All present
then gathered close around and watch
ed one Of the deceased sons raise the
body from the coffin and carefully
turn it over, face downward. While
this was going on the bystanders kept
their heads uncovered, numbling an
unintelligible prayer and going
through strange motions Of the body.
They held charms in their hands.
Hill, the old grave-digger, was greatly
shocked. The darkeys refuse TO tell
why they buried Mrs. Smith face
downward. Still another is from
Boonsboro', Maryland, relating to ST.
mon Summers, deceased. After the
burial Of Summers his widow became
impressed with the belief that unless
changes should be made in certain
matters connected with the interment
a great calamity would come upon the
survivors. She accordingly had the
grave and coffin opened and the
changes made.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
Making Lumber from Straw.


81 Louis Journal n Commerce.
Mr.. 5. ii. Hamilton, of Bushnell.
ILL.,, has discovered process for max
ing hard wood lumber out of common
wheat straw, with all the effect of
polish and finish which is obtainable
on the hardest of black walnut and
mahogany, at a. little cost "a clear pine
lumber can be manufactured for. The
process of manufacture as explained bv
Mr.. Hamilton is as follows: Ordinary
strawboard such "a is manufactured Mt
any paper mill is used for the purpose.
As many sheets are taken as is rcquir-
ed to make the thickness of the lumber
desired. These sheets are passed
through a chemical solution. which
thoroughly softens up the fiber and
completely saturates it; the whole is
then pressed through succession of
rollers, dried and hardened during the
passage, as we'll as polished, and comes
out of the end of the machine hard. dry
lumber, ready for use. 1t is claimed
that the chemical properties hardening
in the fiber entirely prevent water soak.
ing, and render the lumber combusti-
BILE only in very hot FIRE. The harden
ed finish on the outside also makes il
impervious to water. The sample ex-
hibited could not be detected. Ii is
susceptible of n very high polish,
and samples of imitation of marble,
mahogany, etc, were shown, which
might deceive the most experienced
eye. Not only does Mr.. Hamilton
claim substitute for lumber in sash,
doors and blinds and finished stuff,
but also substitute for black walnut
and other woods in the manufacture
of all kinds Of fine furniture, cofEins,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05

The other evening at a convivial
gathering where all the guests did not
happen to be of the same political
opinions, as they sat down TO dinner
one said to the company:
Gentlemen, should, before we
begin dinner, make little explana-
tion of one Of my peculiaritics. 1t
sometimes happens that when / have
little wine on board | take it into
my head to jibe people who are not Of
my way Of thinking in politics. as
sure YOU that mean nothing serious
by such an action, and that if should
appear TO be rude you will make a
little allowance and not lay it to my
account"
As he seated himself another guest
a man seven feet high and with hand
like a jdmbon de Cincinnati, arose and
said as courteously:
Gentlemen, / too should make a
little explanation of one Of nv pecu-
liarites. 1t sometimes happens that
when | have q little wine on board
and some one begins TO iibe me for
my way of thinking in politics take
it into my head to wiring his darned
neck or pitch him out Of second
story window. / assure YOU that
mean nothing serious by such an ac-
ton, and that if / should appear TO
be rude you will make a little allow
ance and not lay it to my account"
Not a word of politics was spoken
at the table that evening and all went
merry as a marriage bell.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
Where the Lost Certificate was Found.

A mau bought some of the s10 gov
ernment certificates at the Cincinnati
Office, and missed one after retiring
from the window. He could find il
nowhere. "Give me dollar and I'll
get il for you" said boy. The Of
fer was accepted. The boy yanked
another urchin ont of the line, and
chokcd him until he opened his mouth,
from which the hidden certificate
dropped out.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05

A BASKRUPT's ExAMPLE.--Hon.
Scott Lord, formerly Democratic Rep
resentative Of the Utica New York;
district in Congress, received . fee Of
si00,000 from Cornelius J. Wander.
bilt for his services in contesting the
will of his father. This put Mr.. Lord
on his financial pins. and he returned
90 his former home in Genessee, and
paid. principal and interest. all his
past Indebtedness. from which the
bankrupt Law had given him release.
This Is N example many others in the
country might follow with profit 10
their wronged and suffering creditors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05

DEATH AT A CIRCus.-An old man
named Samuel Widemen, whose resi-
dence was in Clearfeld county, and
who had been swindled out of consid-
erable money by some Of the showmen,
followed the rascals to Milton, and
while making search for his man
through the side shows in company
with Constable Rissel of Milton, fell
dead. Up TO the time he dropped a
corpse he seemed TO be in good health,
somewhat excited, il is said, because
he had seen the man who had wronged
him in the tent. Mr.. Jacob Hartranft,
landlord Of the Broadway House,
with whom the unfortunate man was
during his stay in town, took the dead
man to his former home.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05

of German origin. Fifty years ago
the privilege of filling vacant or newly
created thrones belonged almost cxclu-
sively to France aud Austria several
thrones in Italy were held by Bourbons
and Hapsburgs only twenty years ago.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05

etc, and also an excellent substitute
for marble in marble top tables, man
tie pieces, bureaus, etc. He claims
that it will not warp in the least.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-03
Loyal Canucks.

An intellectual gentleman, that is To
say, person with long hair and but
toned-up coat, and a lady were stand
ing in front of st. James street book
store this afternoon. The gentleman
was explaining something to the lady
concerning pictures in the window they
were both admirng, and as near as pos
sible the following conversation took
place:
"See," said the man of intellect, show
boldly imperial the face of the lady is,
and how like that of her Majesty, God
bless her."
Lady-"Oh, my and so it is.'
Then, again, observe
the contour of the Marquis, even from
a poor photograph you can see the long
line of ancestry that-that renders the
name llustrIous-that-
Lady was just thinking the same.
Let us buy and take them home"
In, accordingly, they stepped, and
the gentleman .aid: Il want to pur-
chase the photographs of her Royal
Highness and his Excellency?"
II regret to say" politely rejoined
the clerk, shat they are all gone but
we are having some more struck Off"
~But, my dear sir, you have them in
the window" (poibting).
mo. sir; one of those is Hanlan, our
famous oarsman, and the lady is his
wife,"
exit gentleman, hastily, after buy
ing newspaper. montreal Post.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-03
A Knowing "COurt.o

An anecdote is told of q court held il
a village during the past year, which We
regard as one of the richest in its line
of any that has been recorded. The
case on trial was for the sale of liquor
The principal witness was singularly oh,
fuse, and, though confessing to having
made purchase, could not for the life
of him tell what the article was. The
most ingenious questioning would not
bring it out. At last the attorney asked
him, How did it taste?"
81 dunnop
Here the court interposed, alleging
that to be an improper question, and in
quired of the attorney why he put such
an interrogatory.
"Well, your Honor replied the at
torney, L was unable to make the wit
ness tell what kind of liquor he bought;
but l thought, if he would tell how it
tasted, the court would be able to de-
termine for itself'
The hit was too palpable, and not
even the solemnity of the place or the
cause was sufficient SO suppress the
mirth of the audience.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-03
THE following are the highest prices
of gold for each of the years of sus-

DURING the current year the city of
Providence has provided labor at so
cents day for all citizens in need of
empl, ynent and able to work, and has
also furnished food and lodging for
tramps and other non-residents applying
for the same and willing to recompense
the city by chopping wood. 1t was ex-
pected that the experiment would cause
a marked increase of expenses, but the
figures already show a small saving, and
the number of tramps has largely de-
creased; in fact, the tramp who will not
work does not appear in the neighbor-
hood of TrJvidence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-03

shirt, and felt bullets in all parts Of his
body. On his left SIDE there are three
that seem to be very close to the surface,
One day he was going home from Jack
son (about two miles distant), when he
was waylaid and shot. He was taken
home, when twenty-seven buckshot " ere
taken out of his clothes, and nine Of
them entered his body, and are there
yet. He must bear charmed life, for
it seems very strange that man could
go through what he has and not lose it..
They have hit nearly every spot on him
except the vital parts.-Louisuille
Courier,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-03


1t is surprising that lenders
are 80 indisposed to accept out-of-town
securities. Such, however, is the case,
and hence, while millions are waiting
investment, lenders will not notice APP
plications from the country. One
journal advertises nearly $4,000, 900, but
city security is wanted. Nearly one
half the above sum is offered by one
broker, who represents several large
estates. Heavy loans on the very best
property can be had at per cent, but
on second-rate property, such as tene-
ment houses, livery stables, etc, per
cent is demanded. The Astors do not
lend on mortgage, but prefer Govern
ments. The reason is found in their
objection to appearing in the public
prints as parties to foreclosure suits.
Other prominent capitalists, such as
James Lenox, Peter Goelet and Robert
l.. Stuart, adopt similar policy They
purchase frst-class railway bonds in
in large sums; also, city bonds, the is
sue of which amounts to $120,000,OOO,
This personal property is very carefully
kept. The Astors have large safe.
which is always guarded. 1t probably
contains 25,000,000 of such securities.
The Safe Security Company probably
has $100,000,000 in its care, and here no
robbery or defalcation has ever been
known. 1t is probable $SOO,OOO,OOO of
property is held in this city, al
most all of which escapes taxation.
This estimate does not include mer-
chandise, but simply capital.
York Cor. Rochester Democrat.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-03
The Conyict.Lease System in Georgia

A report Of the Penitentiary Commit
tee of the Georgia Legislature has
startled the State, and resolution has
been introduced to abolish the lease of
convicts which was made for twenty
years. The report shows: /. That there
have been 20 to 40 per cent. of escapes,
against z per cent. under the old system
and that there are 525 escaped convicts
now roaming through the State of
Georgia. 2. That in some camps the
men and women prisoners are chained
together indiscriminately in sleeping
hunks, and that the State is actually
raising a camp of felons, as there are
twenty-five children in the peni-
Tertiary, born of mothers who are in
shackles. g. That the death-rate is 10
per cent. per arnum (omitting the Dade
coal company, and that in two camps it
has averaged It, per cent. per annum for
two years, and in another it was, for four
months, 10 per cent. per month, or 40
per cent. for four months.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-03
Hosts of People Are Martyrs

To sick headache, that infallible symptom Of q
disordered stomach, liver and bowels Many
suffer from it as many as three or four times a
week. They do 80 needlessly, for Hostetter's
Stomach Btters, by toning the digestive organs
and regulating the bowels and liver, removes
the cause, and dispels the painful symptom.
The intimate sympathy between the brain and
the abdominal region causes the slightest dis
order affecting the latter to be reflected, as il
were, in the organ of thought The reform in
stituted by the Bitters when the digestive, Sc
cretive and evacuatve functions are in state
OF chaos, has other and more beneficial results,
viz, the complete nutrition of the whole physi-
cal economy, the restoration Of appetite and re-
pose, and an increase in the power of the sys-
tenn To resist diseases of malarial type
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-03
A Walking ShOt-POuch.

Jerry Little, the leader of one of the
rival factions in the Breathitt county
Ky) vendetta, has evidently been shot
more than any other man in the United
states. His body is scarcely anythin g
but scars. He has bullet wounds in his
feet. his legs, ms arms, his face. his side,
his breast, his back, shoulders. head,
and neck. put my hand beneath h 8