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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-09-21

A@Ao A8kO - - sSS
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 19-The Penn
sylvania railroad and the Iron Noun
tain people were in conference yester-
day, and it is understood that arrange
ments have been made for pushing the
construction Of the Texas Pacific Rail
road to completion. and thus close the
connection between the two reads.
whereby there will be . general inter-
change of traffic.
NEW YORK. Sept. ia dispatch
has been received here from Havana,
to the effect that the slaves of Cienfue-
gos in Ciencorvillas. Cuba, have risen
in rebellion against the Spaniards and
have joined the patriots. taking with
them large portion Of their masters
cattle. There is great Indignation in
Cuba over the massacre of about 40
officers who served in the last Cuban
revolution on the patriot side. but
have of late been residing in different
places and following different avoca-
tions. From their past records they
were suspected of being in sympathy
with the present revolution. Some
were killed in their homes before their
wives and children's eyes by Spanish
troops, and others were taken into the
woods and slaughtered.
WARRINGTON. Sept. 19-The follow
ing dispatch is from Col. Hatch at
Santa Fe, New Mexico: I have just
received the following from McEvers,
near Hillsboro: 1--WE had five hours
fight with all of 100 Indians. We had
ten killed and several wounded. Ali
our stock is gone. l have sent every
available soldier out with Dawson and
Day. hear that Dyer, Hugo, and
Lieut.. Wright are all in the vicinity
and they should be able shortly to over
take the Indians"
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-09-21
CALIFORNIA.

OHNIA.
SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 18th Sailed.
ship EIdorado, for Seattle.
Sails 23d, schr Reporter, for Puget
Sound.
Sept 19th-Arrived. schr Compeer,
from Port Blakely.
Sailed-Bark David HoadIey, for
Port Gamble.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-07
Strange Death OF q Dor.

Jack, an intelligent and valuable New
iouud.and dog. owned hy Thomas Pil-
lington. ui Newark. y. j . met his death
in q singular manner. Hc was bitter
enemy oi cats, and be has been known
10 spring over an right-foot fence after =
feline that had tantaizcd him. When
ever cat concert was begun Hcar his
masters house Jack scattered the scrc-
nadcrs without ceremony. and he was
not only much prized by Mr.. Pillington.
but was also fayoTite with the neigh
bors who. thanks TO his cnmity 10 the
cat creation, enjoyed peaceful slumber
Mr.. Ellington took Jack 20 the house
OF friend. where he tied the dog TO =
piece of wood weighing shout thirty
pounds. in order 20 prevent his escape
from the yard. In the evening the cats
came from all the houses in the neigh
borhood and pcrchod on the fence close
to the spot where their implacable
enemy was secured. They seemed 10
know that Jack was tied fast. for they
began an cxultant scrcnads. and con
tiuued IL until he howlcd with rage. He
made several savage springs ri the cats
on the fence nearest 10 him. hut he could
not get loose from his fasteninRs. His
tormpntors continued 10 tantalize him
in cat language until lac became frantic
lie tuered desperately at the chain that
held him 10 the block of wood. and the
scrcnading party seeing his helpless con-
dition then began such n noisy cater
waulng that dozen night-cappcd
heads popped out of as many bedroom
windows. Booijacks. sticks and crock
cry were hurried at the cats. Meantime
Jack. who had dragged the block Of
wood close 90 the fence. made n dcspcr-
ate spring NJ hig tomcat. He cleared
the fence at the same instant chat the
cat disappeared in the adjoining yard,
but he unfortunately hadhot calculated
on the weightof the block of wood. The
result was That poor Jack was suspended
by his neck TO the chain. which was
firmly held 10 tho block Of wood on the
other side Of the fence. Before assist
ancc arrived Jack had slowly stranglcd
to death. The next day he was given
descent burial by his owner and friends.
Ii is said that hc had saved three human
lives
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-07
Par Excellence.

The above refers TO what Couriney's
friends will say when they see the com
pletion of his elegant establishment Mt
% West Fayette street and 40 Clinton
street. 10 be known rs Courtney
Place" The superb manner In which
this popular caterer proposes TO trans
form the place into n perfect palace of
pleasure settles the point that II will
take the front rank among anything Of
its kind in Central New York. The
rooms arc ample for all and will contain
billiard tables of the latest and most an
proved makes, modern furniture ard
fixtures, the very best imported wines
liquors and cigars, and lunches that will
give the most fastidious epicure a clear
case OF up and up gout. But as we all
remember the old-t time lunches at Court
uey's, IL is needless 10 pursue the subject
further. but wait for the opening which
will be duly announced and well at
tended. we will guarantee.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-07
Peculiar PeopIe.

Most people. whatever their condition
or race. are 80 homogeneous nowadays.
through long exposure to the same in
fucnccs. that 1t Is enlivening to hear Of
a people. even though they be savages.
altogether different from the common.
The natives Of Botei-Tobago. an island
in the China Sea, are curious and pccu-
liar in most respects. They excited the
wonder Of n number Of American naval
officers, who recently visited them
while surveying n rock east of the South
Cape of Formosa. These aboriginals,
who are of Malay stock, knew nothing
Of money. and could not be made 10 un-
dersiand the object OF its use. They had
never tasted tobacco or rum, nor had
they any substitutes for these. Never
theless. the females liked anything and
everything Of m ornamental or decora-
tive character. They admired brass
buttons, tin vessels. or anything bright;
freely gave goats and pigs for them and
could not get enough for their delecta-
tion. Any shining object they were
eager to obtain. and they would dive for
a button or a coin If thrown into the
water. and often seize IL while IL was
sinking. They played In their canoes
about the ship FOR hours. watching for
an opportunity 10 dive for the Ito them)
precious trifes. The natives arc as
primitive as they can be. They wear
only hreech-clouts: they live on taro and
vans: they have no other implements
than axes. spears and knives, made of
common iron; but tho females employ
shells and the boards Of goats for orna-
mont.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-07
A TEN-D0LLAR BILL.

Miss Julia Tyrrel sat before the fire
with her feet on the fender and n ton.
dollar bill in her hand. To ordinary
mortals n ten-dollar bill is ten-dollar
bill-that. and nothing more; but To
Julia it meant an evening ofenchant-
ment.
shall buy white gloves, white satin
ribbon and = fan, she whispered softly.
and Charley will be sure to briap n
bouquet. Ny dress isn't very shabby.
and If 1t was. he would never notice. /
ought to have m opera cloak and lots of
other things. and | ought-yes, | ought
10 pay madame my weeks rent. But
nobody does everything he ought to do,
and 1t u not my fault If have n fifty
dollar way for every ten-dollar bill"
Then she looked thoughtfully Mt the
bill, and turned il over in her pretty
white hands. As she did so she noticed
. name write n in small clear letters in
one corner. The characters were so
small that she had to take the note to
the window in order to decipher them.
But very little puzzled those bright
young eyes. "T see" she said, noddipg
her head wisely. "' William Henry
Brookes.' | wonder who he Is. and
what made him write his name on bill
that is everybody's III mine just ut
present, and going TO a. L. Stewart In
half an hour. Not pretty name either.
dare say he IS some little snob that
thinks there is only one man in the
world. and he is William Henry
Bro0kes.p
II was showing heavily by this time,
but Julia cared little for that. IL was a
block to the stage, and the stage would
put her down at Stewards door. IL was
always n little holiday for Julia to go
shopping; and even If IL was only ten
aollar shopping nobody knew II but her
and Il gave her perfect freedom to
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-07
An Aged Helress Having.

The Reading OPa.) EaSle says: Eliza
beth loibesberger, aged ninety-two. re-
sides in Richmond township. this cuun-
ty. and II. in All probability. one Of the
richest maiden ladies in the county. She
owns several beautiful farms in Rich
mond township. where she has lived
nearly all her life. Her brother Is also
large land owner Miss Lcibcsberrer
is remarkably well preserved. She was
never married. and has lived nineiy-two
years in single blcssedness. without being
dragged down by the cares Of married
life, domestic troubles and other vexa-
tions and tribulations She has silvery
gray hair, is neat and trim In appearance.
and, considering her great age. Is quite
active and alert. few DAYS ago her
farm hands commenced hay-making. To
their great surprise the aged lady and
land owner made her appearance in the
field, rake in hand. She was suitably
attired for the occasion. her skirts and
dress being well gathered in and tucked
back so as not 10 drag or give her any
trouble in moving over the field. She
said she was going to show them how TO
work. This was greeted with clappinR of
hands and cheers. Miss I.eibsberger went
To work In good earnest. tossed the hay
over and over. raked IL in rows from one
end Of the field 20 the other. and then
helped 10 rake IL In piles. and finally as
sisted In loading and rakinr AFTER the
wagons. 1t was an exhibition of old
time hay-making, the way "they used
o do IL when she was \ young girl. !" she
said. before the patent machinery was
ever heard of.n The lady worked In the
field the entire day, and kept up her
pluck remarkably well.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-07

Walking matches between young
ladies and gentlemen are getting 20 be
quite common. You can see them any
pleasant evcning by going out along the
bluff. Any young couple who are en-
gagged are n walking match when they
are out for stroll. aren't they p Kooksaa
Gate CITY.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-07
The Dead Student.

The Dead student.
doesn't secm-now does it, Jack las il
poor Brown were dead;
Twas only yesterday at noon no had 10 take
his bed.
The day before, he played first base, and ran
Mcfarland down;
And then, to slip away so sly-'twas not at all
like Brown.
The story seems too big to take. Most any
one will find
It's sometimes hard to get a man well laid out
in his mind.
And Brown was Just aflre with life. Twouldn
scare me, avow,
To hear whoop, and SEQ the man go rushing
past here now.
Poor Brown he's lying in his room, as white
as drifted snow.
called upon him, as it were, an hour or two
ago.
A-rushing ino Brownies room seemed awk-
ward like and queer:
We haven't spoken back and forth for some.
thing like a year.
We didn't pull together square a single night
or day:
uowe'or l wen he soon contrived to find
another way
He ran against mo in my loves: we picked
dozen bones
About that girl you used to like-thc ono that
married Jones
He worked against me in the class, before my
very eyes.
He opened up and scooped me square out OF
the Junior prize.
In the last campus rush we came to strictly
business blows,
And from the eye he left undimmed viewed
his damaged nose.
In fact came at last to iceland own il with
dismay-
That lite would DO worth living for ii Brown
were out OF the way
But when heard that he was dead, my feel
ings tackled; and then
| would have given halt my life to get his
back again.
called upon him, as it were, an hour or two
ago.
Tne room was neat beyond excuso-tho women
made it so.
BE sure he had no hand in that and nnught
about it knew
To see the order lying round had made him
very blue.
sweet bouquet of girlish flowers smiled in
the lace OF death.
Stnight through the open window came the
mornings fragrant breath.
Ciosc.coged, small canary bird, with glossy,
yellow throat
skipped drcarily from perch to perch, and
never sung note
With hair unusually combed, sat poor McFar-
land near,
Alternately Perlsing Greek, and wrestling
with tear.
A homely little girl OF six, Tor some old kind.
ness sake.
Was sobbing in the corner there as il her heart
would break.
The books looked worn and wretchcd like.
almost as II they knew,
And seemed to be a-whispering their titles 10
my view.
His rod and gun were in their place; and high,
where all might sec,
Gieamed iauntily ,he boating cup he won last
year from me.
lifted up the solemn sheet, That honest,
earnest face
Showed signs O: culture and Of toll that death
could not erase.
As western skies at twilight mark where late
the sun has been,
Browns face revealed the mind and soul that
once had burned within.
Tie looked so graudly helpless thcrc, upon that
lonely bed,
Oh, Jack these manly foes are toes no more
when they are dead,
"Old boy I sobbed. "'twas half my ianlt.
This heart makes late amends" d"
took the white cold hands in mine-aud
Brown anI / were friends
-HW Carleton, in Harper's Ueckiy.
a TFE-gl0I Rliy
Daily Republican., 1879-04-16
FOURTH EDITION.
Terrible O. cIOn es.

ST. Lofts, April ia large num-
ber of houses were destroyed by the
cyclone which passed over Collinsville,
about II miles from here, yesterday,
and several persons more or less in
jured. Fences, plank sidewalks, trees,
out houses ami stables were blown
to pieces Or carried away, and gardens
and grounds were ruined.
The cyclone, as usual, was rotary in
its motion, and struck and bounded
from the earth three times during It's
passage through the town. Its width
was only from GO to 50 feet. One Of
the evidences of its force was the pick
ing up of horse and buggy which
were carried to a height of twenty or
thirty feet, a distance of about twenty
fi2e rods and dashed TO the earth. the
horse being crushed to a jelly and the
wagon to splinters.
The cemetery just outside the town,
was laid waste, nearly every tomb
stone being leve!led to the ground.
The storm disappeared in the east and
tLere are reports that II did damage
elsewhere, but they are not confirmed.
The total damage in Collinsville is es-
timated at $50, 900.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-16
BOyd's Directory.

Mr.. Boyd has called on us and ex
planned to our entire satisfaction tina,
he has no idea of publishing a City Di.
ractory, more than to include busi-
ness Directory Of the city in this State
and Peninsula. The book is wanted by
our business men, and so as not to con
tlict with the Ferris Bros.' book he
has placed it at one dollar a copy, two
dollars with extra headings, and the ad.
vertising rates have been put down so
as to permit the business men to adver-
tise in both books if they See fit. That
the book will have large circulation
is most sure, for lie has the best of
canvassers out, and they are taking
many orders for the book as well as
advertisements, and every Post Office
in the State and Peninsula will secure
copy complimentary for the benefit
of the advertiser. That the book is a
good one and is wanted is assured by
the talk that the news papers are max
ing about It at present. Our business
men are net compelled to take either,
80 make your choice and help beth.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-16
Tenth Anniversary wedding.

About thirty of the friends OF Caleb
and Julia Woodrow, called upon the
happy couple at their residence on
Adams street between Second and Third
last evening. to congratulate them on
the tenth anniversary of their wedding.
As the company filed in, each deposited
package upon table in the parlor
which soon eroaned beneath its weight.
The company being made up of young
AID old folks, the latter retired into
the dining room to talk about the days
of "Auld Lang Syne," while the young
folks "hunted the slipper" and played
POST Office" in the parlor. Both par
ties united about 10 o'clock around a
table well piled up with refreshments,
where all seemed to bs perfectly at
home. TIE evening was spert in a
very pleasant aud happy manner, and
as the visitors left for home, each
wished Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow many
succeeding and happy anniversaries.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-16
FIFTH EDITION
Hanover Preaby ieriam Church.

The annual meeting Of the congrs-
CATION worshipping in Hanover Pres
byterian church. was held last evening.
On motion Of James T. Bird, Rsq., j.
p. Tustin, Esq, was requested to open
the meeting with prayer, after which
James C. Aiken, Esq, was called to the
chair and Prof. d. W. Harlan appoint
cd Secretary. The reports Of the vari-
GUS committees we're presented and the
financial condition of the church was
the subject OF congratulati6n. Messrs.
A. J. Rumiord, 4. B. Frazer and Nor.
ris W-ldie were elected Trustees for
the ensuing year. II was source of
pleasure to notice that very kind
feeling prevailed towards the pastor
Rev. DR.. Marks, in view Of the ability
and fidelity with which he discharges
the duties of the Office. Twelve per-
sons we're added 10 this church at the
communion last Sabbath, and the Sab
bath school under the administr alton
Of William NJ. Pyle, Esq, is in a very
tlourishing condition.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-16
Boat Launch.

This morning about nine o'clock the
Brooklyn ferry boat Annex" was
launched from the yards of the II. x H.
Company. General Butterfeld, presi-
dent Of the company, and Mr.. Frederick
Jansen, superintendent. and Mr.. q.
liilllnan, naval architect, and other
prominent citizens, were present. Miss
Estella Jackson, daughter of Mr.. job H..
Jackson, did the christening. The di-
nlensions of the vessel are : Length
l42 feet, As feet breadth of beam and
overguards, and 10 feet depth OF hold.
The accommodations are similar to those
found in ordinary ferry boats. 1t will
ply on the East and North rivers, con-
Meeting with the Jersey City railroad.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-16
WANTED.

WTANTLD.--nre salesman tor each State
w Salary $75 to 500 per month and ex
panses. references required.
La BELLE MIG. Co., Chicago.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-16
yirginia's Trouble Postpone d.

BY consent of counsel on both sides,
the hearing of argument in the Rivers
mixed jury cases from Virginia has
been postponed in the Supreme Court
of the United States until the first
Tuesday after the next term. 1t is de-
sired that the argument shall be heard
by a full bench of Justices. A case
from Tennessee, involving similar ques-
tious, will be argued at the same time.
The Grand Jury Of the U. S. Circuit
Court, at Richmond, Va, adjourned
sine die yesterday, without having TAX
en any action in the matter of the
County Judges who neglected to mix
their juries.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-16
BTienets.

Robert II Barr has removed to the
property 9os Jefferson streets, which
he recently purchased.
The branch market at 2l9 w Eighth
street ia constantly supplied with fires h
groceries, fruits and meats. Don't fail
to call, and Mr.. Curran will treat you
right.
Estrange Gould will begin to build a
frame cottage for Doctor Jeiirris, of this
city on Monday next at Rehoboth. 1t is
to be finished in five weeks.
Pig pens and stables are plentiful
over Eleventh street bridge.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-16
The Y SlKncrs.
For the Republican.

For the Republican.
School DISTRICT, No. 6i,
AProQUEIMINK HD.
MEssERs EDIToRs.-I see by your DAILY
EEPTBLICAY, that some one tries to criti-
els" some Of our citizens that are max
ing appIi"atios for license to sell liquor,
in which it is said that seven out Of six
teen persons sign their names with an
\, and that school teachers are wanted
here. If h" had been at our school
election he would have changed his
mind, for the applicant for license, the
seven who signed with an \, and six
others of the signcrs all voted "No tax
which shows that teachers are not wan
ted. There were "a votes cast, Is for
and 16 against tax, 50 you will Sc"
that teachers are not wanted no matter
how much they are needed.
ArpOQrINMIAk.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-16
Inspecting bridges,

About eight o'clock, yesterday
morning, President Hluckleys car at
'ached to engine No. 25, went on a trip
down the Delaware Railroad. There
was on board S. r. Fuller, Chief En-
gineer; C. A. Merriam, Division Su-
pervisor ; James l.. Smith, Supervisor
of Bridges and stations; A. S. Soran,
John Mahoney, a son of President
llinckley, and others. The object of
the trip is TO inspect the bridges and
cnlvrrls on the road, and will! extend
to Delmar, the southern extremity of
the road. The party will return to-
day, and the work OF inspecting the p.
W. & b. b. R. Company will then fol :
low, the route being from Gray's Fer
ry to Baltimore.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-16
The EhLrty-Nintb,

Mrs. Emma Richardson residing at
No. $50 Poplar street, was surprised
last night by about thirty people, who
had previously collected at the house
of Miss Titus on Second street, COM
ing into the house unceremOniously,
but glance showing that she was in
the hands of friends, her temporary
alarm left her. As the party entered
and placed numerous gifts upon the
table, She was congratulated on having
arrived at the 39th year milestone on
lit-'s journey. About II o'clock the
party sat down 10 a bountiful repast
which had been provided by the
friends, and at u later hour, all went
home delighted with the evenings en-
Daily Republican., 1879-04-16
F0rptgs, Notes.

Many Of the striking miners Of Dur,
ham are striking out tor the United
States and British colonies.
Garibaldi urges the Italian repub-
licans to rally all their forces in the
field OF legal action in favor OF univer-
sal suffrage.
St. Petersburg was again Illuminated
last night in honor of the escape of the
Car from assassination.
The Buenos Ayers minister of fl.
nance denies ali rumors OF probable
complication OF Argentine States in the
war On the Pacific coast.