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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-31

Muslin jackets are still worn.
Necklaces cncircle the throat closely
Porcalcs are trimmed with coarse lace.
Some sunshadcs have hand-paintcd
stripes.
Short dresses become moro and more
fashionable
Thread stockings with silk stripes are
fashionable.
Undcrskirts are trimmed with colorcd
embroidery.
All muslin gowns are made with cl-
bow sleeves.
Sprays OF wheat in dull gold make the
prcttiest of lace pins.
Dogs and owls heads are still in favor
for parasol handles.
Wells of white dotted tulIc are thought
to be very becoming.
Pink and silver il ono Of the newest
combinations in gauzc.
Necklaces are now made up Of re-
petitions of small designs.
Wreatbs ofariidcial flowers arc placed
around tho tops Of parasols.
NalenCiennes lace Is used To border
sunshades lined with light silk.
Pearl embroidery is used on both
white and black evening dresses
Sashes for lawn aud muslin dresses are
very wide and Of the richest colors.
French lace is used less and less, black
Breton having replaced 1t for many pur-
poses.
I,ockets are the favorite gifts for a
bridegroom to bestow on the brides.
maids.
1nnumerablc ribbons are worn on all
the draped overskirts and princess
dresses.
Small scarfs have the ends quitr
straight on the edge and changing below
the waist.
Gray and buff foulard linens are trim.
med with colored embroiderics, piping
and laces.
Ruchings and trimmings of Breton
lace appear on all dresses of washable
materials.
Some of the new dress skirts have no
less than dozen little Aounces on til,
front of the skirt.
Handkerchiefs to match lawn and
mus. suits have bands of dress goods
stitched around white center.
Pretty ovCrdresses for children arC
composed entirely of white Italian lace
They are very beautiful when worn with
pink or blue slips.
All silk grenadines are as pretty ~
ever, If they be cheap. and are sure tc
come into fashion again when the rag,
for stripes Is over.
The last freak Is for every young lady
to choose color and wear IL. either bS
| itself or in combination with black
white or neutral tints, for the rest of her
| life.
Lawn gowns are much worn this year
They are simply made, but not so simply
that they wash easily. Fortunately they
are very cheap. and one tan afford to LAY
them aside when soiled.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-31
Learning 10 Swim.

When the air II out Of body its
owner sinks: when the air Is in the body
its owner floats. Let any one slowly
draw in his breath as he draws back his
legs and pushes forward his arms, retain
1t whilst he is preparing for the stroke
which is 90 propel him. and slowly allow
1t TO 20 through his lips as his arms are
passed back from before his head To his
sides and his legs are stretched out.
The action oi the stroke should not be
quite horizontal, but should be made on
slight incline downwards. The real
reason why people take weeks TO learn
how TO swim is because swimming pro-
fcssors either do not know, or do not
choose 10 teach. the philosophy of
breathing. so as 10 render the body buoy
ant. In order 10 acquire confidence. the
learner should first try 10 float. Let
him lie on his back. hold his head well
back. stretch out his arms and draw in
his breath. So long as he retains ii he
will float on the water like n cork. As
he expels it from his body he will find
himself gradually sinking unless he
keeping his arms well in the water
makes slow downward stroke. This
will bring home to him the principle on
which swimmer. generally without
knowing il. acts.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-31

American buntings, chuddah cloths and
wool grenadines are especially intended
for the seashorc.
ITEMs.-Small eapes are fishionably
worn, made Of black brussels net.
mounted with rows of lace and edged
with deeper row, which forms scant
rufile. Ribbc ms, which are so extensively
used for trimming nowadays, require Il
little forethought in selection, and arc
never more out Of place than when
they are too petty In width or do not
harmonize with the color Of the dress
on winch they appear. Married ladies
beyond the thiTticg choose ribbons Nos.
IL, III and even ~ wide M No % for deco
rating costumes. Quite "A fancy exists
for trimming the full front of the over
skirt with two rows of lace or embroid-
cred bordering, thus Stimulating double
or triple scarfs across the front. Ladies
use passementcries on grenadinc COS
tunes this season, and buttons are often
displaced by small passemcnterie orna-
ments studded with jets and having
brilliant little pendants attached 10 the
centcrs. Small lace shaws, black or
white, are brought up on the shoulder
IN folds, and the corners belted in on
the front, the point hanging loose only
just below the line Of the waist. Broad
sashes are again in vogue-plain. striped.
watcrcd, and with large raised flowers
in natural colOrs, and may be stylishly
arranged in black drapcry: and the
superb new waistcOats, in delicate blue
cream and rose colored satin. cmbroid-
cred in a design of flowers in bright
hosses. with cuffs 10 match. wonderfully
enhance II black costume. lace and
howers are the greatest nuxiliarics to
beauty and the most fitting and natural
ndornmcnts for summer. II is the little
things, the iinishin. touches, which
frcshcn and brighten lady's toilet and
add SO much to its grace and elegance,
and this season there is no limit 10 these
charming little accessories to make the
iAir sex still ftircr. .-Mcn E0rk NlrdM
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-31
Loose Telegraph Wires.

In Warcham. Mass. the telegraph
wire fell from one pole and hung
dangling across the road. A traveller in
a horse and wagon came along. saw the
wire, but after getting out and ex-
amining concluded that Il hung so low he
could safely drive over 1t. and tried TO
do so, very carefully. However. the
wire caught the hind wheel. threw the
wagon over and the driver out. the
horse ran away, and n good deal Of
damage was caused. In n Colorado
case, the compahy's superintendent was
hanging a wire along n new route. lie
allow ed IL to hang low for a short time
across the road while the work was
going on. Meantime n man on horse
back passed. the wire tripped up the
horse, horse and man were thrown
down. and the man badly hurt. In an
Indiana case, the Western Union posts
grew gradually rotten, and, at length,
one evening posts. wires and all fell
down In the highway: the telegraph
company knowing nothing about the
casualty. An hour or so later traveller
In carriage ran into the wreck. in the
dark, and sustained an upset. In all
these instances the courts considered
that the companies were liable TO pay an
damages which their wires had caused.
Their right 20 build their lines did not
give them any exemption from making
good injuries Which the lines occasioncd.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-31

The only way by which people can be
thoroughly known Is by living with
them in the same house or travelling
with them in the same carriage. The
smooth surface which we can maintain
with so much success for = short time
gets broken up then by the thousand
petty details Of daily life. and tempeu
are tried and characters revealed % IN
extent which years Of an ordinary draw
ing-room intercourse would not hsvr,
allowed. Then the real man or woms n
comes out. and the human nature viii ch
has been suppressed asserts itself, sor ne
times with startling sincerity, and alT most
always In unexpected placcs: for no one
Is what his casual acquaintances and
superficial friends believe him to he.
and the depths reveals secrets '.lever 50
much outlined In the shallow,s. .-ksrs-
den Recorder,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-31
A Trick OF the Clalrroyanis.

In drawing out the facts Of personal
OF family history, clairvoyants do not
always ask direct questions, but rather
make statements with An implied inter
rogation, 10 which the victim. often
times entirely unconsciously. responds
by word or look or gesture. or perhaps
10y All three: and. nj later stage Of the
interview, these secret facts are artfully
given back to the victim. who has no
recollection Of having previously inn
parted them. and will not believe he has
done 50. but prefers to believe that he IL
in the presence Of divinity.
1t Is not only possible but easy for n
practical adept Ia draw out in this way
minute and elaborate details of secret
family history. 4 few years ago. while
connected with one Of the public insii-
tutions of this city. | made number Of
experiments in this line. told the
patients afflicted with various forms Of
nervous and allied disorders not 10 tell
me about their symptoms. nor give me
any facts in their cases, but to let me
tell them; and then would proceed TO
indicate. after the manner Of claiTvoy-
ant, the locality of their maladies and
the history of their troubles. In the
majority of cases | was successful. and
made out the diagnosis To the satisfac-
tion of those who sought my advice.
and with good reason. for nothing that
could do prevented them from telling
me. although asked them no questions I:
Internationally and unconsciously. they
would guide me at every stage of the in
terview. BY a little practice any one
could easily acquire this art; and long
study. such as professional clairvoyants
bestow upon this subject, develops great
skill in thus managing and deluding the
unwarv and non-expert. -!ScFibneF.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-31
New. aud Notes for women.

AZ Bolton, England, nm Episcopal
church has woman for church warden,
Thirty-eight ladies have received de-
grecs in France rs doctors and bachelors
of art.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-31

Observe the man who advertises. He
means business, and he don't care who
knows it. The man who don't advertise
may mean business. but he ~ afraid TO
say anything about it.--Modcrn ArgO.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-31

Also. the torture Is undergone as n thank
offering to the Great Spirit for favors re-
eai yp1
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-04-18

The elevation Of Weston in Oregon
above the railroad crossing of the Tou-
Chef, by late survey, is 1920 feet.
rather heavy grade for railroad.
Col. Perry and Maj. Jackson are order
ed to Kittetas Valley to preserve the
peace between Indians aud whites.
Steve Whitman has resigned his po.
sition as operator OF the 0. S. N. Com
pnpy's line of telegraph at Walla
Wal!a.
Capt. Ainsworth assured the Union
that the Northern Pacific road would
be commenced and pushed vigorously
from the Pacific side eastward this
year.
Orders have been received to issue
only half rations of oats to Cavalry
horses this year.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-04-18
PROPOSAL for FLOUR
HEAD QTs. Dept. OF THE Col.
Office Chief COMFY Of Subsistence.
Vancouver w. T, April 2lst 1879.


G EALED PROPOSALS IN TRIpLICATE,
lCwith copy Of this advertisement attached
10 each, will be received at this Office and at the
Office OF the acting cnminissary of each fort IN
til u NJ. TUESDAY MAY goth. 1879 for
the delivery Of the following subsistence sup
plies, viz:
At Fort Lapwai I. T. 900 lbs of -four and
5000 lbs family -four at Fort c. lvilic W. 7.
$4,000 lbs four and 2 1000 family -four; at Camp
Howard !. T. 200 lbs -four, and 1900 lbs
family -four; ut Camp Coeur d Alene l. 7. So.
900 lbs -four and $500 lbs family -four.
Samples Of the fk,r pr posed to be furnished
must be submitted with the proposals.
Proposals must DO accompanied bv guar
antee signed by two responsible persons and
sworn to before SEINE magistrate having author
ityoto administer oaths. stating that if n Gem
trnct is awarded they will enter into bond for
the faithful fulfliment of the contract.
Contracts made under this advertisement will
not be construed to involve tho U. 5. in any
| obligation for payment in excess of the appro-
Proposals for any part Of the above will he
considered. the United States rcservins the
right to reject any or all bids.
Prices to be written, as we'll as expressed, in
figures.
| For further information apply to each Act
| ing Canmissary Of Subsistence of the post
| concerned, or at his office
| Envelopes should be endorsed Proposal. for
| ---.- at --."
7. G. SULLIVAN,
Major 4 G. s.,
| 4w Chf. G. S. b. G.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-04-18
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Items from the Statcsn an.

New directors Of the Walla Walla
and Columbia river railroad have been
chosen viz: President D. s. Baker, Vice
President, Secretary and Treasurer +.
T. Baker, directors D. s. Baker, w. s.
Ladd, J. G. Ainsworth, T. J. Peabody
and Il. F. Baker.
Crop prospects in the Walla Walls
Valley are larger this year than ever.
The city Of Portland with Ia, 900 10
habitants contributed 1000 to the re-
lief Of the yellow fever sufferers, equa
to so cents per head Of her population
This was noble for the young city o
the Northwest.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-04-18

The Chronicle says that a Mr.. Offield
and Mr.. Trenble we're before the JUS
tice in Dayton; the former charging an
assault made by the latter upon him.
The evidence did not sustain the charge.
ing Of Montyomery's land by Ofield
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-04-18
NOTICE.

US. LAND OFFICE,
Lewiston, idaho. March 81, 1879.
GSomplaint having been entered at this of.
~ zoe by Luther B. Boice, against Alfred
Thomas, for abandoning his Timber culture
entry No. $50. dated March 80, 1873. upon the
lots l. 5. and I, section 8, township 81 north.
range west. in Sez Perce county, l. T., with
view to the cancellation of said entry. the
said parties arc hereby summoned to appear at
this office on the 2sth day of April, 1879, At l
o'clock r. N. 10 respond and furnish testimony
conserving said alleged abandonment.
J. N. HOWE. Register.
hIcH'D J. MONROE, Receiver ~
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-04-18

For nation founded by man who
couldn't tell lie. the Urited States has
produced some of the most colossal liars to
be found in history.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-04-18

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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16
Singular End of n Match.

The successive disablement of
the various contestants for the
London walking match recalls the
somewhat similar match set on
foot some years ago by a native
prince of northern India. A bear,
a lion, a tiger, bull and a horse
belonging to one of the Raiah's
mounted guards, were turned into
an inclosure together and left to
fight it out. Bets were naturally
divided as to the result, but both
the Rajah himself and his English
guests were unanimous in betting
against the horse. The moment
the animals were left to themselves,
the tiger, creeping along the ground
like q cat, sprang at the bulls
throat and brought it down. The
next moment the conqueror fell in
his turn before the rush of the
lion, though not without making a
fearful cash in the latter's flank
with his fore paw. The bear and
lion then met, and the former, lock-
ing his hugh paw around the neck
of the enfeebled beast, stifled him
with one hug. Thus left master of
the field, the bear next turned his
attention to the horse, which all
this while had been quietly grazing
at a little distance. The latter,
with one kick of his formidable
hind hoofs, fractured two of the
bears ribs and broke his skull with
the second, the victory thus falling
to the very combattant whom every
one thought least likely to gain it.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16
A CryStalized Woman.

Another very remarkable in
stance, we are informed, says an
English paper, has just come tc
light as to the preserving or Pc
tlifing effects of nitrate of soda.
A well known and influential city
firm, who have very extensive con-
nections with South American
planters, miners, ETC., have recent
ly received from Peru a curiosity
in the shape of what may be term
ed a crystalized female body, which
as their correspondents advise them
was, some short time since, dis
covered by set of miners at Pisa
que, in that country, completely
embedded in one of the great nj
trate Of soda deposits peculiar to
the district. The body is describ-
ed as having the appearance of
petrified mummy, and is stated to
be in singular state of preserva-
ton. This curiosity has already
been seen by some of our best
known naturalists and analysts, and
it is believed that the woman, who
apparently was of middle age, must
have perished through accident or
design at a remote period of the
past, as some even 60 so far as to
say 1000 or. 5000 years ago. That
the death was violent there is little
room to doubt, inasmuch as when
discovered, the body was in a re-
cumbent position, partly on the
side, with chest slightly crushed as
If through severe fall, the legs
drawn up, and the fingers and toes
contracted The hair is in a most
perfect state, and maintains its con-
tact with the skull in a peculiarly
astonishing manner, and the mouth
is open, displaying the teeth and
tongue, which are plainly visible.
The extremities are remarkably
small and perfect, even the nails
being in their respective places.
The hair on the head, we should
add, appears to be plated in a very
peculiar manner, and is of great
length and thickness, though in
some parts detached, owing to part
of the skull having been destroyed.
The curiosity at present is at the
Office of the firm who have import
ed it from South America, but we
understand that arrangements are
being made that it shall be publicly |
shown at the Westminster aquar-
ium at an early day.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

self-reproachful terms to a favorite
pastime of his own boyish days of
wickedly filing up a toad with
fire crackers and then lighting the
slow match. He was Mortified to
see this remark received with the
liveliest emotions of interest and
delight, and utterly prostrated as
he passed out at hearing one ur-
chin say to another: "By jings,
that's new note. Won't we have
fun blowing mp the bull paddles
down in the medder."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

We don't believe as a general
thing in tradesman Dragging
about his goods; if they are good
they'll show it quickly enough; I; but
the dressmaker, now-why, every
lady will say that putting adds to
the beauty of q dress.-Boston
Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

In a tavern in Calcutta there is
a notice hung in the halls /:
"Guests are requested not to beat
the walters and servants This
recalls the supplication in a Lon
don inn: "Do not kiss the SER
wants on the stairs; II makes them
drop the Dishes" and the solemn
admonition printed and. stuck on
the doors of the only hotel in Blue
Dog Gulch, Arizona: Gentlemen
are earnestly requested to remove
their boots before retiring"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

In Stansead, Canada, man sold
ten cent packages, warranted sure
death to potato bugs; no risk of
poisoning animals as with Paris
green" The packages were not
to be opened until time to use
them. One victim who possessed
three, opened one and found two
square blocks of wood, on one of
which was written: "Place the
bug on this block and press firmly
with the other"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16
Travellers Galidc.

During the present season the boats will run to
and from Alpena as follows:
PROPELLER ST. PAUL,
Leaves Detroit every Saturday evening, arriving
mt Alpena Monday morning, and returning, leaves
Alpena every "Wednesday afternoon, arriving at
Detroit Thursday.
STEAMER MARINE CITY,
Leaves Detroit every Wednesday evening, nrriv-
ing at Alpena Friday morning, and returning,
leaves Alpena on Sunday.
PROPELLER ST. JOSEPH,
Leaves Detroit every Friday evening, arriving
Mt Alpenn sunday morning, and returning,
leaves Alpena on Tuesday.
STEAMER CLINTON,
Leaves Detroit every Tuesday evening, arriving
Mt Alpena Thursday morning, and returning
leaves Alpena on Saturday.
MAIL BOATS.
STEAMERS Dove q DUNLAP,
Leaves Bay City at 1850 p. m, and Alpena at A. m.
daily, except Sundays, arriving at Alpena every
morning except Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

"How do you like my new hat ?"
said Augustus to his financee.
"Oh, that 'snobby!" exclaimed she.
And now Augustus wants to know
where that apostropbe belongs,
and what she really meant.-Amer-
ican PUNCH.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

Sea bathing is hardly ever in
dulged in by the Russian ladies on
account of the jealousy felt by the
nobility against permitting any
familiarity with the serf.-Cincin-
natl Commercial.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

At Cedar Rapids, Ia, strangers
are arrested for flirting with the
girls. Probably the men Of the
town realize that they stand no
show against outside competition.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

Nothing exceeds that peaceful
calm which steals over a young
man as he sits in the shade and
watches his mother maui carpet
on the clothes line. He pities her
but he didn't invent carpets.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

Atmospheric air is SO heavy that
its weight upon the body is fifteen
pounds to the square inch. Peo-
pie can understand now why it is
so hard TO raise the wind.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

Paper is worth six cents a pound
in Peru until it is made into money.
Then it depreciates about fifty per
cent.-Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

A well known clergyman was
talking to an audience of young
sters on kindness to animals, and
to instil proper horror OF cruelty
into their minds no adverted 10
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

Knowledge is the right bower,
and one Of the showiest cards in
the pack, yet in the game of life
cheek is the little joker that is of
tentimes the winner.-Whitehan
Times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

The intelligent compositor who
set up defective" for detective"
was not such fool as he looked
New York Mail.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

There are many things in this
world that are as deceiving as
fish-hook with a worm on it you
don't feel the point until you bite.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

The boys are coming out of the
creeks in undress uniform these
days. They get "dressed" when
they get home.- e.-.Philadelphia Item.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

or course women can keep a Sc
cret, but it takes good many of
them to do it.-Hartford Sunday
Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

How naturally the defeated oars
man forks over the stakes after
rowing on the Tyne.-New York
News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

There's no breadth of tone to the
whirr of an arrow as it sings
through the air. It's just little
Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

The man who seized hot fire
iron, Immediately began a game of
draw-poker.-Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

Mumps are plural, yet they look
singular. Waterloo Observer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

'Anlan 'as beaten Helliot hand
'Awdon. 'E should row Iggins be-
fore 'E comes 'ome.-Puck.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

The saddest words of tongue or
pen: 81 intend to pay; 1 can't
say when"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-16

Always some hitch about it-a
Characterization Punch.