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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05

Old maids are useful. They can cook.
sew and take care of children. nurse sick
people and generally play the piano.
Old bachelors are useless. They DO not
even know how to drive nnils or split
wood.
Old maids are amiablc. If ono wants
anything done that requires patience and
kindness of heart. n single lady is sure
to be the one to do 1t.
Old bachelors arr ill-naturcd. They
snub children, despise babies and hate
young mothers. and are always 80 husily
employed In seeing that other people
take good care of them that they have
not n moment to give to any one else.
Old maids are nice looking and "young
for their years" Old bachelors gener-
ally have red noses. rheumatism in their
knees. bald heads. and mouths that turn
down Mt the corners.
Old maids can make n home of ono
little room, and cook delicious meals for
one over the gas jet in cunning little tin
kettles, besides making NIL their own
wardrobes. Old bachelors need nm army
Of tailors. walters, cooks, distant rea-
tives and hotel landlords To keep them
comfortable. When old maids are III
they tic up their heads In pockcthand-
kerchiefs, take homeopathic pellets
out OF two bottles. alternately, and
get we'll again. When old bachelors are
Ill they go TO bed and send for four doe
tors. have consultation, n mantlepiece
full of black bottles. all the amiable mar.
ricd men who belong tn the club to sit
up with them Mt night. besides hired
nurse; they telegraph to their relations,
and do their best to impress the world
with the idea that they are dying
When an old maid travels she takes =
sandwich. n piece of poundcake. bot
tic Of lemonade In hand-b basket. and
lunches comfortably in the carriage
When m old bachelor travels he orders
a dinner In courses Mt the station, and
raves because he has not time to eat IL he
fore the +" fifteen minutes for refresh
ments" are over.
Old maids drink weak tea. and Ii cures
their headaches. Old bachelors drink
strong liquor. which gives them head
aches.
Old maids are modest: they think
their youth Is over and their beauty
gone. If. after awhile. some autumnal
love II given them. they take IL rs a sort
of miracle. and hope people will not
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05

could have been bought for g.. .eOG ten
days ago. To-day the owners would
not listen TO mn offer of sl00,OO
Aagin, there were ten fmeIicrs at work
last January. There are now twenty.
eight Mt work and under way. These
establishments cost from SEQ 900 10 7 i25. -
600. They are owned by men expert
enced In mining matters. Ii IL scarcely
reasonable 10 suppose that such men
would spend such large sums Of money
II they had any doubt Of the perma-
ncnt value Of .the mines
Again, three lines Of railroad ara atm
ing Mt Leadyilc-thc Colorado Central
from Georgetown, the Denver and South
Park and Webster. and the Atchison and
Santa Fe from Canon. Each of these
three companies expects TO blast it, way
through miles OF solid rock. To climb
grades Of one hundred and fifty feet and
more TO the mile, TO surmount frightful
preclpices, and each Of them has thou
sands OF men Mt work nj - and 80 n day.
Each announces that It will be in Lead
vile this summer. Are the manager. in
all these companies deludcd rs To the
value of the Lcadville mines?
In view Of the summer prospect. n
writer incurs "A grave responsibility who
encourages emigration To INadvillc.
FROM all the information that can be OBJ
tanned il seems probable that not Jess
than forty thousand people viii come
here this season from the three States of
Kansas, Missouri and Tennessee alone.
II the other States contribute in even an
lninitcsimal ratio. the slopes Of the
Grand Divide and the Mosquito ard
Buffalo Ranges will be whitened next
fall with the bones Of men who will
have died Of hunger and cold-for it j.
Impossible for the country Ia feed 50
many. In this, the richest camp ever
known in mining history. only fifteen
per ccntnm Of the prospcctors discover
anything; cighty-tive per ccntum fail.
and in this region and ciima'n will be
likely Ia perish.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
The laIsrpIIIaEk-A EahIe.

See. my son. said a farmer one
morning. the catcrpiljars have begun
to build nest upon a branch Of our IA
'uritc apple tree"
III put a stop 10 their work to-mor-
cow, said the boy.
4 week went by.
Ny son" said the farmer again. u
notice that our friends. the cat"rpillars.
have built an extension to their house -'
III burn them down this very afters
noon, was the boys reply.
Another week went by. and the farmer
called his son and showed him how the
eaterpillar~ bad not only incloscd the en-
tire limb but even begun work on
another bough.
Ihercli be no fruit on that branch
this year. my son. said the farmer calm
ly: your industrious little friends have
eaten every leaf. -
And observing that his sons face was
red with shame. the father thus con-
tinucd
| shall not regret the loss of the beau
iiful apples, my son. If you will only
hcnccforth bear in mind the lesson YOU
have learned. Each day has Its duties,
and it is always a dangerous thing TO put
off attending 10 even the smallest of them
until the ncxt.-imcrtodn Rural Home.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05

Not long ago. IN Sweden. two girls
used TO watch for an old boatman who,
in the season. would bring up the ford
or creek a whole boatload of Holsters nj
a time. Then the girls would beg their
nurse Johanna 10 let them play with the
queer things. Generally leave would he
given. and tho sisters would fetch in
doors with great glee rs many of the
Holsters as they wanted, and stand them
up all around their play-room. strokinr
each on the head a. they did so. and thus
putting ii To sleep.
They had to keep a sharp eye on the
creatures. though, and. as soon as one
threatened 10 wake or waved its terrible
claws, they had to run and tickle 1t on
the head-when ii would 60 off 10 sleep
Rt oncei
Lizzie Says IL was funny 10 see these
play-snldiers-" marines" she calls them
standing up stiff and straight, AS
though they were on their best bchav-
ior at parade drill
Before you try this game he sure that
YOU have the right kind of HOLSTERS to
deal with. for il would be awkward If
they should turn on you and give Won
tit for tat by "stroking and "iickling"
you in their fashion with their claws
Y. Nicholas.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
Concerning Tight I.neinR.

An outspoken English Clergyman, the
Hsov. III. Il. lIaweis, recently called the
women of his parish to task for criminal
ignorance and thoughtlessncss in tight
lacing. Perhaps there are American
ladies who will be nervous when they
read his dcnunciations of unwholcsomc
practices i'm dress. "Whcn the door"
he exclaimed, "closcs on the light and
splendor of the rcvel. the veil is drawn
quickly across-the public are shut out !;
but the true physician. of souls NJ well
IA of bodies. will invite you 10 enter
that gloOmier apartment, and hear the
stern verdict upon another which to-
morrow may be pronounced on you-
Death from natural causcsn Lay no
such ilattcring JUNCTION to your soul.
Death from rut in the liver and corn on
the heart, produced by tight lacing. >
These are the very words of leading
physician of the day to me. plead Tor
nothing impossible-for nothing which
cannot be. and which is not accomplish
ed every day by sensible women in the
best circles. Many plead for the mitiga-
tion of a public cye-sorc against which
our present fashion of following the
natural lines of the body, instead Of
creating false ones, protests as loudly as
do the doctors themselves. | want YOU
To be reasonable, and. knowing the ter
rors of the violated law Of nature. pray
to be persuasive: and thi, j. the spirit
in which plead with you this morning
against the evils of excessive compress
sion in tight lacing. that systematic out
rage upon the human ,kclcton-that
fatal attack upon the sacred organs Of
circulation, respiration and nutrition. "
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
Decision Of an Oriental Judge.

The Rev. IT. NJ. Scudder. ID. d.. who
was for many years missionary in
India. tells the following odd story
" Four men, partners in business.
bought some cotton bales. That the
rats might not destroy the cotton they
purchased cat. They agreed that
each of the four should own particular
leg of the cat and each adorned with
beads nnd other ornaments the leg thus
apportioncd TO him. The cat, by an ac-
cidcnt. injured one Of its legs. The
owner Of that member wound around it
a Tag soaked in oil. The cat. going too
near the hearth, set this rag on fire, and
being in great pain rushed in among the
cotton bales where she was accustomed
10 hunt rats. The cotton took fire and
was burned UP. It was n total loss
The three other partners brought n
suit To recover the value of the cotton
against the partner who owned this par-
ticular leg of the cat. The Judge ex-
amined the case and decided thus /:
The leg that bad the oiled rag on II wa.
hurt; the cat could not use that leg: in
fact. held up that leg. and ran with the
three legs. The three unhurt legs.
therefore carried the fire so the cotton.
and alone are culpable. The injured log
Is not to be blamed. The three partners
who owned the three legs with which
the cat ran 10 the cotton will paw the
whole value of the bales 10 the partner
who was the proprietor Of the Injured
leg"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
styles in Hosiery.

The style in expensive hosiery i en-
broidcrcd Lislc thread and embroidered
Balbriggan. What are known to the
trade as boot-stockings arc fayorito
design and are brought out in solid and
contrasting colors, ~ for instance cherry
tops and blue feet. Old gold in COM
bination with other colors is in great
demand. and comes either with or with
out embroidery, as suits the buyer.
Plain silk. also plain Iislc stockings in
violet and in citron color. are desirable.
rs are those in sapphire shades to match
the new dress silks. Gendarmc, the new
army blue. Is yet another fayorite color
in hosiery. Ribbed hosiery remains
fashionable and lace stockings are having
n decided run. Real Balbriggan in ccru
color. with hand-cmbroidered instcp Of
dainty hues, are designed for ladies who
are ayerse To the more snowy styles
In cheaper goods plain colors. with en-
broidercd clocks, fancy checks. hair line
stripes and polka dots on plain ground
prevail, both in ladies' and children.
hose
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
Just = Day Too Late.

4 few days since there was q wedding
IN Dcs Moines. Iowa. The bride was n
general favorite i'm societyau an especial
favorite with two young gentlemen. each
of whom aspircd 10 the honor of her
hand. One of them secured 1t, but as
the wedding was entirely private, the
other did not hear Of IL. The evening
after the wedding. the last named went
To call on the lady. whom he supposed
TO be still single. There he found his
rival. the groom. with his bride. lay
ing aside his overcoat, he engaged her
in lively conversation. constantly adj
dressing her by her maiden rame. lie
progressed so we'll that he concluded to
:" sit out" his rival. About twelve
O'Clock remark was made that informed
him of the changed relations of the par
ties, and he concluded that the freezing
out process wouldn't do. and he incon-
tinently departed, n wiser and saddcr
man.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
FOR THE FAIR SEX.


II glistcns in the ocean wave.
1t lives in yonder summer sky,
The harebell and torget-inc-not
Are tinted with its brightest dye.
II sparkles in the sapphircs depth.
Its touch il ON the turquoise laid
And in the robins spcckled cgg
Its iaintcst tinges are displayed.
So lar, perhaps, you have not gucssnd,
But ah' fear you may surmisc
When confess this heavenly hue
Shines inircst in tho beby's eyes.
--.Hdrcia ID. Bradbury, in 81. .Nfcholas
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE.
The Hing syf May.

II
'e wasD very pretty,
lfe whsn't very wise,
Ahd he stood, when asked a question.
In pafalyzsd surprise
n if"ekIcd lai. a speckled laI
Who UOufd turn in his t0es.
hnd-thongh not absolutely bad
Had such s. funny nose,
lie hadn't any manners.
lie didn't know his books.
And must own, his principles
Did not belle his locks.
lie was clumsy at work, and awkward st play !:
And every hair grew u different way
Then why did they make him King oi May,
lss, blithely. ia circle,
They whiriei around their king;
Aud there he stood half crying
Hall pleased to hear them sing,
Til in his heart, a mighty part
Was given him to do;
Emotion thrilled his little breast
And gave him feryor new:
IN do IT, that will"' he thought.
" II isn't much. know ought"
"oh, do Oh, DO Oh, DO" sang they.
"And We will crown you King Of May
III do it. Yeh, III do t."
His heart sang back, again.
Until a ray oi loyeliness
Game to his face 40 plain
lbs ey"iids Guiyered; he almost sh,vereI,
IIis young form stood erect
When manly thoughts stir bpyish soul.
AIAaf .1E
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05

The royal plate nj Windsor i reported
to be worth EI SOD. 600. 1. includes \
gold service ordered by George ".
which will dine 10 persons. and the
same monarch added 10 the collection
one Of the finest wine coolers In the
world. shield formed Of small boxes.
worth Ee.O01. and thirty dozen plates,
worth Eio.0o0. There are also variety
Of pieces brought from abroad and frasa
India. The latter include \ peacock uf
precious stones Of every kind. worth
TO. 900, and Tippoo's Footsiool. > tigers
head, with crystal teeth and solid ingot
Of gold for his tongue.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05
augh at them for marrying so late In

laugh at them for marrying so late In
life"
Old bachelors believe that all women
are in love with them. and that they
must carefully guard themselves from
traps laid to inveigle them into matri-
mony. They also fondly cherish the he
lief that, should they eventually become
married men. the world expects them 10
choice and that the "other fellows 4"
will laugh if their portion be not tender
youth and beauty; also that wien they
marry, many women will expire of
jealousy Rurat NeW I0rkcF.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05

You were made TO be kind and gener-
Gus and magnanimous. II there is n
boy in the school who has a eluh.foot,
don't let him know you saw il. 1fthere
Is poor boy with ragged clothes, don't
talk about rags in his hearing. II there
Is a lame boy, assign him some part of
the game which does not require run
ming. II there is dull one help him 10
get his lessons. If there Il bright one.
be not envious of him; for If one hoy l.
proud of his talents, and another Is en-
vious Of them. these are two great
wrongs. and no more talents than before.
liza larger or stlongcr hoy has injured
you, and Is soTTy for 1t. forgive him and
request the teacher not tn punish him.
All the school will show by their coun-
tenances how much better II i 10 havea
reat soul than \ great fist.-Tforaoe
Mum.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05

During the prevalence of n gale In
Virginia City, New. recently. tall pi liars
of sand were t0 he s"sn waltzing about
on the deserts far 10 the eastward, show
ing that things were also rather wild that
way. At times such clouds of dust rose
above the desert that the Humboldt
range and niher high mountains in that
direction were hidden from view. No
doubt any one who might have happened
to be out ON these deserts would have
found the entertainment but little infe-
Tor to that afforded by the sand storms
of the great desert of Sahara.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-05

Central Park. New York. has cost
something like sI5.0OO.Og0.
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,JENKINS4NNTHTLATOR.
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the robust in constitution
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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-19

We copy the following from the Virginia
Enterprise OF Sunday morning, for the pur-
pose Of showing our miners the necessity
Of using at all times the utmost care in
working about the shafts of our mines I:
About II o'clock yesterday morning a
crowbar was dropped down the main verti-
cal shaft Of the Savage. from the surface,
and went directly through the cage at the
bottom, piercing the bonnet and floor. No
n was o the cage at the time and no one
was hurt, yet it is unpleant to one making
a trip into a mine to reflect that such things
sometimes occur. As the bar fell some
thing over 500 yards it was travelling with
the rapidly and vim Of a cannon ball
when it struck the cage. A bit Of gravel
n larger than a filbert sings like q bullet
towards the latter part Of such a journey.
A dog once fell into q shaft at Gold Hill,
and though the shaft was but 300 feet deep,
two men upon whom the animal landed
were killed. as also was the clumsy cur that
had failed to hop across the top Of the
shaft. A rat once fell down the Consolid-
ated Virginia shaft in attempting to spring
across a compartment, from w%all-plate to
wall-plate, and 100 feet below landed on
the bald head Of q miner and exploded like
q bomb, causing the miner to think a rock
had cut open the top OF his skull and let
out his brains. A grain of bird-shot
dropped into the top Of a shaft 800 feet in
depth would probably bury itself in a plank
or any piece Of wood it might happen to
strike at the bottom. This being the case,
we repeat that it is not pleasant to think
OF such things as crowbars going down
shafts.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-19

In an interview recently held by Gath"
with Hon. Charles A. Washburne, and
published in the Philadelphia Press" the
latter refers to Tom Fitch and says 81
think that Tom Fitch. a Congressman
from Nevada several years ago, was the
most brilliant and easy orator l ever heard,
except one, and that was Senator Baker. OF
California. Baker was q Philadelphia boy,
born in England. His oratory was state
ly, strong and really splendid. Tom Fitch
was q young fellow. who drifted ont to
Wisconsin. and then started out for Cali
fornia, and began to make speeches on the
ship, which attracted the cabin passengers.
After he got to San Francisco there was a
political meeting in favor OF Lincoln, and
some Of his fellow-passengers seeing Tom
in the audience, raised a cry of Glitch I"
He took the stand, and the speech he made
that night opened all Of the Pacific Coast to
him