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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

DEowSED.-Ou Welacsdsy evening.
fhys The Ia, number of the Philipsbur,
Journal, several small boys, among whom
wss Harry Hall lad d about nine years
q age, went H. fW.mming, in the dam
connected with Hoover, Harris & Cos
sAw mill, below Blue Ball, and was acci-
IDENTIFY drowned From tie report we
learn that Harry. aho has been member
~ hi. uncle, Thomas Cryaus family, for
some IL ycaN pact, started from the house
about hSc % clock on that evening. with his
companions. boys abou, his age and sze,
and jumped into the wster which al one
place IL said 70 be ton feet deep. Tho other
boys being able 90 swim some little, could
paddle out of the deep water, but Harry
could not swim and began 20 sink. The
boys were unable to help him, and no one
ohc around tha; could render any aid, the
liulc fellow sank the last time. The alarm
was Immediately given but the body WAS
not recovered until nine or ten O'Clock IN
the evening. Being a grandson Of Mr.
John May, the funeral took place from
his residence Friday morning.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

Each Time We pass the grocery store Of
$. A. Brew & Son, the windows Of tho
store look different. Sometimes they will
be filed with confectionery, then there will
be fruit, and sgsin the space viii be occu-
pied by some kind Of groceries, both heavy
and light, They can only exhibit Por-
tion Of their goods st ono time, but they
vary il from day to day, putting them
selves TO much trouble, but attracting
large trade.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

sHUEY-CoNpo- the Housa II fhs brides Pc
feuts W Rucl willie un Sunday the 2eth instant hy
Rev. y AurHnd. Nj Alvin shuey % MiN Ahce
UoBaa, both 81 FisssaHt esn, Centre ceunty.
CLARK-KuNEs the trsiaenos q The hssde's
parents 81 EAEissiile, THURSDAY, 5uiy "a. is1a.
hS faasr @ 3 isanr. NJ. u. " Ciafk b. Miaa Laafa
A Kuacs, boih II EsElssille, CsHirt teoanty.
pAgE-afiL On he gaa 81 Inne At the pAfpnnaFe.
nsaisiairr. hv Ree. W u siveh. Me- Ssrsori Page.
of Hock ltili and Miss Fhnele = 9ili, q Pheasant
GAP.
KttNrrEiTEp- nFlCHnat.,--sla ths Hth instant Nv
Rec w n t1ssh. - nazisaaTn NJ. WHiissn khue.
gsitsf nna Miss Mary nesslai. tsoth q Potter
ship.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

BAND FEsTIvkL.-At a meeting held
las, Monday evening by The Mountain.
City Band il WAS determined TO hold a fes-
tirsl on Friday and Saturday evenings Of
next week, the first and second of August.
The festival vii! be held IN the usual place ,.
the vacant room in McClain's building,
opposite our Office Now, the Almanac
says lby the way, We have not consulted
the Almanac, bu; We are convinced that IL
should say so) that the fret aud second
days Of August will be unusually warm,
and the only relief afforded from the heat
will be by psriaking of some Of the ice
cream which will bc for sale at the festival
SO il will be well for everybody to prepare
Themselves, financially and physically, for
the reception Of s large amount Of ice
cream and cake on that occasion. II tho
articles for sale st the festival are ~ good
as the music which the band produces, 1t
will be a rare treat
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24
n Famous Fisher.

1nH days f9r RoD1 fishing are growing fhO1t--
~ at isas, though, certain sfDfi.
Who ~ Tuesday night from the Bush House vent
Ana tie dark ha'ifs Ia h.hsaR spent.
u" tOpk o0upaBiDB and aIsg = bet
Ana hR Up bpsis 20 keep cut the vet:
F0f tuo long hours De waisd round
And many hahd.,me feb De fgund
Fufh spfaes1 wAs meier Dsen bsfsfa
Ne nsled npd hshsi 'tlii be oguid hsh no rnsfr.
The net result fof thszs tSo lad labbers
Vac shout pafk # mulllgfuLbers
Ana hos ibe brsi hshsr around iils say
j. Penn BiEpDy-at isast, - iLey say
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

The market for gentlemen's dress
goods Of all kinds Is very active, and man
ufacturers are preparing for large trade.
This is owing largely to the immense sales
made by J. Newman, Jr., on Allegheny
street; and as he only sells the best goods,
II has caused the manufacturers all over
the country to give more care TO the manu-
facturc Of this kind Of goods.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24
Some Of the young folks in BellefoI

Some Of the young folks in Bellofonto
arc agita,ing the subjcc, Of organizing an
Archery Club. Whats the use of that7-
our young ladies already understand tho
art 20 perfection. They are "a arch and a
saucy as We would care 10 have them.
And when they once attempt to shoOt-
especially II the missiles be Cupid's arroe :
they 90 straight to the male hear, every
time. Don't organize an Archery Club, or
We will have to get new suit Of armor for
protection.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

--Federmyor, the man who recently
walked through Milesburg on his way 10
New York trundling a whcelbarrow, is ex-
pected TO reach his destination to-day.
Potter, his competitor, is q long distance
behind him, but IL is said that in conse-
quence Of Federmyer riding in q wagon
twenty three miles and not going TO Salt
Lake, Potter Is likely 10 receive the purse.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

IMPORTANT TO ScHooL BOARDS. The
School Journal for July says; "About one
thousand districts have not yet been paid
the State appropriation for las, year. The
boards Of these districts have reorganizcd,
and Ia many cases new trcasundrs have
been elected, to whom in future the war
rants must be sent. II is important tha,
the names and addresses Of these officers
be forwarded TO the department as soon as
possible, 80 that as soon Rs the money IL in
hand, payment may be promptly made
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

The temperance meetings in connec-
ton with the Women's Christian Temper
ance Alliance are held every Tuesday even.
ing In the rovms Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. The gathering which
took place last Tuesday evening was very
pleasant affair, and was led by Miss Clara
Valentine.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24
Local Department.

cholr last sunday.
1t is said the fine for Sunday fishing is
S25-bite or no bite.
"A delightful hop was held at the
Brockerhofr House last evening.
The potato bug is leaving, but new
species is coming to take its place.
Mrs. W. +. Recdcr returned from her
trip to Colorado last Thursday morning.
-Marvels of beauty and cheapnc's-the
lob work executed at the DEMOCRAT Of
flee.
The Sabbath school at Pine Grove,
Potter township, will hold n picnic next
Saturday.
MIR. Thomas Reynolds and family and
Major Reynolds have been sojourning at the
sea shore.
Misses Salie and Mamie Mckinley,
with other Bellefonters, are visiting at
Snow Shoe.
Mrs Jno. II. Knowles again sang most
cxquisitcly in the Episcopal church last
Sunday evening.
w. d. Holloway, Esq, Of Akron,
Ohio, has been paving "a visit to Aaronsburg,
his former home.
The fence before the property of Mr..
W. F. Crider, on Linn street, was, on
Tuesday, rainted pretty green.
Mrs John Ardcll returned to her
home on Thursday evening last, bringing
with her several lady friends.
Mr.. William II. Rishel found time to
call on us on visit to town last Saturday
MIR. is quite busy harvesting at present
The citizens Of Altoona are petition
ing the Council to purchase "Lloyd's
Grove" and fit it up for the purpose Of a
mark.
John Wagner sowed radishes in hi.
truck-garden on the fret day Of July and
in eighteen days had some for sale. Quick
work.
Rev. Long, Of Warren county, \. j.,
assisted Rev. William Laurie Vp his Com.
munon services in the Presbyterian church
last Sunday.
"A French roof Is being added 10 the
already pretty building on Allegheny
street belonging to our mercantile friend
Mr.. 5. S. Lyon.
The sermon of Rev. John Hewitt on
Sunday evening last was on the approPri-
ato subject Of "Thc Harvest" and was cx-
cellent as a matter of course.
The Bush House has the champion
rat-catcher dog. lie can seize the rats and
shake them out of this troublesome world
about as fast as they can be liberated from
the trap.
On Saturday last there was an eclipse
of the sun, visible all over Africa, and in
some portions Of Europe We were down
to Africa to sec It, and can pronounce 1t
very fine.
The crops throughout the country are
not particularly promising, but the small
boy AYERS that the crop of chestnuts will
be An execution TO the rule, and so We
res, satisfied.
The PRESBYTERIAN congregation will
ho,d a festival in the vaoan, room for.
merIv occupied a. a law Office by Beaver &
Cerbsr, or Tbur.dav and Friday evenings
Of hi. week.
Ado,obus w pe.riken. Of Princeton.
arrived in town last Saturday night He
looks welI and as natural "a life. and will
make himself agreeable to his many friend.
here for about one week.
The Centre County Pomona Grange
os ,bo Patron. If uu.hsndrv will meet a,
Centre Hall on Tuesday. the 9th OF Au-
gus,. NJ 10 O'Clock 4. n. and be in session
during the day and evening.
In n few davs Adam HOY and Clement
Dale. Eso'rs. will be vending their way to
Iouistoxn ubere a reunion of tho Alumni
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24
DEATHS.

kpuN.--In Ilartts tosuship. en- he aih instant nrs
Sarah kphn utle % Alexandef kaha, aged ~ years.
mgntils and 70 days.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

CoRREsrosDENcT, containing important news solicit
ell rom amy part Of the county. No communications
inserted unless accompanied by the real name Of the
writer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

THE STORM At SrKtSg NILLs.--R Regard
ing tho storm which visited We on Friday,
li;h instant, the following correspondence
q the Mllhcim journal shows that in
that locality 1t WAS even more severe than
~e had thought II cay, "Ai John Col.
drcn's 1t tore OF barn doors and uprooied
spplo and cherry trees. At ]. W. Evans
It took away part Of the old chimney and
tore down large number Of trees. Al
T. a. AumAns part of the barn roof was
carried away. AIM ID. Lcitzells II threw
two large oak trees into the garden, de-
siroyiug nearly everything in IT, The huc
willow trees in front Of Mr.. Peter Wifon's
wcre much injured The road became 20
obstructcd "a 20 be impAssibc after the
storm. The road through Georges Val
10y was entirely blockaicd. Over 5000
trees were blown down from here up along
Sinking creek. At W. +. Roriok's the
storm tore off the barn doors, carried out
buggy that was standing in the barn and
broke Il into kindling wood. Near Farm
er's Mills Ben. Smith q stable was unroofed
Mr. Geo. Spicer's house, with all the fur
niture In 1t, was blown TO atoms and scat
tered 20 the winds all that was left un-
broken Is one cup, one sauoer and one
plate. The roof and second floor were car.
ricd over a woods into Rishcls field. Mr.
Spccr and family were absent at the time
the storm happened, else the loss Of some
lives would probably be mourncd. Fish
er's saw mill was unroofcd, Rachaus Chin
ney torn down, and much other damage
was done all around here to buildings,
fences and trees"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

Two young, wise-looking, spoctaeled
gentlemen, st Humes' Hall, Saturday night,
tried 10 convince people that this world Is
not globe. They had been TO the end Of
the world and stepped Of, and 50 kaow all
about IL.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

We understand that last Monday even
ing, ID. g. Bush, Efq., made the following
proposition TO the town Council; First,
He would sell them, for 81 900, power at
the Planning mill of all the water that
would pass through ono hundred and forty
four square inches, under n pressure of
twelve feet head which could be taken in
fifteen inch pipe to the Big Spring,
whore wheel could be- put In at Il co-t Of
- 200 more, making about thirty-iive
horse power at - ,2OO-thc interest on
which would be Si32 per annum. Second,
lie would furnish and keep in repair the
power at the Spring Tor 81 900 per annum.
These propositions Of Mr.. Bush would
sccm to demand tho careful consideration
Of the borough council
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

INITIALS. Our reference TO the Mar
quis- Pearson wedding last week was, per
force Of circumstances, so incomplete that
II will not be GU; Of place 10 add that the
entire affair was in mos, pcrfec; good taste
With six gentlemanly ushers, an exceed.
ingly handsome bride and groom, an orches-
ira Of merit, and four digniaed clergy
men to perform the ceremony, it could not
but be an occasion most complete and per.
feet in all its appointments The aoral
decorations were truly superb. The con-
gregation in ST. Louis, which will be pre-.
sided over by the handsome couple, Is TO
be cnyicd, and we wish Mr.. and Mrs.
Marquis happy future.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

The water question is one Of great i'm
portance to the citizens of Bcllefonte.
That the present mode of supply Is alto
gether too expensive and burdensonc is II
conceded fact, and there appears 10 be IA
general demand upon the borough coun-
ell TO do something TO lesson the cost of
running tho works at tho Spring, which,
Mt best, in times of need, rarcly furnish
an adequate supply. In 1877 the expense
of running the engine at the water works
,nag g.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

The IEoswoEHEEs DEDfcATE.-On
Sunday afternoon last very large part Of
the public responded to the invitation 10
aid the ironworkcrs in dcdicating tho pretty
little building which they have just COM
plcted near Valentine Forgcs. Many Of
our citizens rode out IN their private
conveyances, but we joined the moro
select few who walked through the thick
dust 10 the place of destination Every
available and some unavailable places were
occupied, and several masculine craniums
could be seen looking in through the win
DOVE We were glad TO sec that at least
two-thrds Of the audience were of the
more attractive sex but must admit that
on such occasions It il better If the gentle
men are in the minority, especially when
the grand dHaie service comcs-that of col
lecling money 10 pay off the debt We
were, however, sorry to Fee that the fair
sex seemed on this OCCASION 10 Do extreme
~ afraid Of the gentlemen, and all crowd
ed together In one side of the room. A
graceful dnmscl, weighing about three
hundred pounds hvoirdupois, would come
floating in, and would squeeze herself into
space just sufficient 10 hold hiy pounds
with case, and would contemplate with
horror the possibility Of being compelled
70 take seat with the gentlemen. But,
in consequence Of being in the majority,
they were at last compelled to approach
in intimate contact with the Steamer eek.
just before the services began, Rcy..
Hewitt, Biggar,, Laurie and Furs,, Of
this place, with Row. King, Of Milc,burg,
made their way TO the platform, and pre-
scntci a very dignGei tableau indeed ns
they sct,lcd quietly in their positions. aud
caused Il silence TO fall over the audience,
who waited in expectation. Then a choir
of BclcfOutcs fayoritc singer Mc.sTs.
Blanchard aud Keller and Misses Lyon
gathered around pretty little orgAu-ihc
property, We believe, OF the iron worker
and treated the assembly Siih lovely
'"'""'"'I '''"'''' J" d manner worth!
"' the occasion Al the d''i"""h 81 E"'.
h'hS' inc N"a''hce were i'a IN hnG'nG
'A'' hA'I' lh'h' after prayer hy Rr'.
Biggar, and reading of the Scripture. by
i'''. Laurie a hAriy a4i5es' was made
by Row. Hewitt, containing much oaruc.i
thought and good advice This va. fal.
lowed with PRAYER by Roy. Fur.t and
music, after which Mr.. Evan Blanchard
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

The Opera Hoise saloon ia being or
namon,cd in a style that mus; certainly be
very satisfactory to its numerous frequent
crs. The entire interior has been changed
Handsome frescoes, beautiful paper and
tasty painting has 80 transformed this just
ly popular restaurant that iu old patrons
will scarcely recognize H. Messrs. Ncager
& Downing, is rroprictors, deserve great
credit for this improvement, and they will
doubtless reap their reward In an incroased
demand for Bcrgner & Bngle's bcst
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

The sixth tri.Siato picnic aud exhibit
tion Of the Patrons Of lIusbandry and the
farmers Of Southern Pennsylvania, Wet
crn Maryland and Wcst Virginia will bo
held at Williams grove, thirteen miles
southwest of Harrisburg, on Woinc.lay,
Thursday and Friday, August -, Is and
% Professor ) Il. lIcigc-, the eminent
agricultural and horticultural writer Of
York, Pa; William 4. Armstrong, Sec
rotary of the EInjrR Farmer. Club, and
editor Of the Husbauimou; DR. Calder,
President Of the Pennsylvania State Col
lcgc Hon William L. L"Duc, Commis-
.ioncr Of Agriculture, uf Washington, y.
c.; Governor Hoy;, Hon. +. +. Belt
hoover, Cougrcssmnn of the Fifteenth
Pennsylvania district, aud Row. ". Il. II.
Dcatrich, Of Mcchanicsburg, have All ac-
copied invitations to deliver nddrcsscs at
the picnic. Former picnics have bccn at
tended by between 10000 and 1900 per-
sons, and it il expected tha, the Attendance
this year wiil be even greater.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-07-24

Among the numcruu. arrivals at the
Brockcrhoh House last week was H. X.
Jamison, Esq, the successful banker and
broker Of Philadelphia. Mr.. Jnmjsan is
native Of Centre county. Ho loft her"
when quite boy aud ho u now ono Of
the mos; influential and ju.ily esteemed
business men in the Metropolitan City Of
Pennsylvania. He career il one that
challenges the admiration " all vho like
to sec pluck, energy and indomi,Ablc per-
severance reap IT, reward w. expressed
himself a. delighted with the courteous
and hospi,able treatment he received q, the
Brockcrhoa House, and much plcascd with
his visit, which included trip to Snow
shoe in company with his friend Gov.
Curtin. Il is scarcely necessary TO re-
mark that Mr.. Janisou ia sterling
Democrat We hope he will favor his
native county with another visit soon.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-22
iNDoMIrABLE

The Eureka S,niiasi haspasssd through
two fires and two floods. yet not only
still lives" but is ready for any num-
Der Of future calamities Of the same
sort. In fact the proprietors have got
80 used to this sort Of thing that each
little episode OF the kind comes in as .
sort OF agreeable variety. They have
built . solid stone. fire and hood proof
vault ct the rear Of the printing Office.
and at the first cry Of danger they run
presses. forms. cases and material into
the irs-prooi. aud while the wooden
front Office Ia being burned or washed
away, they 80 on with the paper just
Is though nothing more than =
good item was happening. So IL
was on the occasion OF the recent fire.
Cassidy sent out the reporter to watch II
and take items. while he started in to
write IL up. When they found that the
wooden part OF the office had to 60.
Skillman went out and bought some
lumber. secured carpenters. and at day.
light next morning the hot Goals and
ashes we're scraped out OF the way. the
lumber Was hauled. aud before night the
building was up and the Office in full
blast rs usual. the regular issue OF the
paper not being interrupted in the least.
The Seaiiaai had . very lengthy. detailed
account next morning OF the terrible fire
which had happened since midnight. and
editorially commenting on the subject
said. philosophically. 1--WE do not de-
plore our own loss. but only those who
have lost home and all by tho terrible
iirs Of last night" II pluck and in.
domi,able energy meets with the de-
served reward which the numerous
friends OF the Soaiiasi and its proprietors
most heartily wish and invoke. that
paper will flourish better than ever here
after.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-22

JONI Dunn. the right hand man Of
King Cstywayo. Is, Al his nam indi.
Gates. an Englishmsn. According to the
Cape Argus be has lived 30 long among
the Zulus that he is more Kafir than
English. He Is the heaviest trader in
the Zulu country. and has 4 large num-
Der Of personal adherents, subject to
no authority but his own. His lawful
wife IL not q Kafir. but he has taken
fifteen or sixteen native wives, and his
family has grown to patriarchal dimen-
sions. He Is described as q man Of me-
dunn height. in the prime OF life. thick.
set. and bronzed. with q pair Of flashing
gray eyes and a heavy beard. He dresses
well and would pass muster a. q pros.
porous farmer.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-22
IN

With the memorable year lsi9 the
world took . new departure. . grand
golden era was inauguraied and the
pondsrous old globe from that time
forward has taken Q fresh and faster
roll every ten years. In 40. II was
California; in so. washoe and the great
Comstock silver mines; in go. II was
the great White Pine excitement. And
now. in 70. Colorado appears to be
coming to the front As the grand point
Of attraction for both East and West,
Leadvills showing wonderfully rich
mines, and people making thithsr BY
thousands. More rich mines are being
found in that section. and Il looks a.
though the era Of 40 was about being
repeated in 10.
A correspondent Of the New York Tri-
b0ss states that the great rush to that
section Is likely TO DO largely increased
With the disappearance Of snow and the
opening Of Spring. The Black Hills are
almost depopulatsd. and all roads lead
TO Lsadvills. An excellent reason for
believing that this Is merely the begin
ming Of q new mining crusade is found
in the hrm conviction Of many mining
experts that the wealth OF Lesdvills
itself has hardly been indicated yet.
much less developed. and in the fact
that an UNEMPLOYED tract known to Be
rich in mineral wealth lies near at hand
and will DO attacked a. soon as the
SHOWS have disappeared. Under the
circumstances. it is obviously useless to
preach about the folly Of sold and silver
craxss. and the comparative profit. in
the long run. Of digging potatoes As
compared with the digging OF the pre-
cious metals. Destiny is on the side Of
q craze. and the sober world can only
step out OF tho way Of the hurrying
crowd.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-22
EASTERN DISPATCHES.
I.r,cIAI y i, sorD AM D4nr r.v'l
Chineaa NJ Hartford.

Nxw Yonx. April GA Hartford
special says: A number Of changes In
the management Of the Chinese educa-
tional mission will take place this week,
in compliance with an order OF the
Emperor Of China. Nagaei. who has
been director. with the rank Of a Man
DARN Of the fourth class, has been re-
called, and will return at oncs to China
to assume . position under that branch
Of the home Government, whose duties
resemble those Of the Interior Depart
ment Of the United States. Socially.
Naaasi and associates have been vel.
come guests In the most select circles In
Hartford. Kwong Tai Chin. tho inter.
prefer. must also return. but not until
he has finished his Chinese-E English lex.
icon. To dine with Kweng Tai Chin
has bean the desire OF many eminent
gentlemen In Hartford. but In order to
do 90 Il has been necessary to get q
social endorsement from ]. Twitchell or
Mark Twain. and at Kwong Tai Chin's
table ladies' have sat down TO eat with
Chinese gentlemen. Nagasi and his as
sociates feel greatly encouraged over the
success Of the mission. Several Of the
boys have already passed through pre-.
paratory schools aud are in college and
all have won honor. Friday last two
more graduated at the high school here.
-----.-l Al. ~..to~s.l nxsxa and both