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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

Miss Bella Rankin, Of Boalsburg, and
Miss ksse Green, Of this place, were among
the fair ladies who honored the Mountain
Seminary al birmingham by their presence
during the commencement exercises.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

1t was quite cold Tuesday night, new
erthelcss the following day our ladies
thronged 10 the exclusive dry-goods store
Of J. II. Baulsnd and continued buying
fresh summer goods, They know that
July and August are TO be hot months and
they will need seasonable thin dresses.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

BusH HOUSE, BRAuTr-This does not
refer to the peculiar beauty Of the habitIes
Of this hotel, but 10 the building itsclf
Workmcn have been engaged during the
pact week in renewing the paint on the ex-
terror Of the Bush House, and have been
performing their work AT n dizzy heigth
PAfsers-by cannot fail 90 have realized, As
they noticed the apparently fraii scnfTold-
ing on which the men stood 70 paint along
the caves Of the building, what dread dam
gcrs sttcnd the occupation. Repeatedly
boards have fallen, one descending with
such frightful velocity a. Almosi 70 crash
through the solid plAuks which span the
creek At the corner of - hotel. The mod
cst Quakcr-drAb hue which the exterior
will assume, will be much more agreeable
TO the eye than the Aaring white which the
glarng sun now renders too intensely
bright That the management, Of the hotel
are realizing a subsiAntAl leone and cI-
pcct an increase In the future if evidenced
by the elaborate Improvements constantly
being made inside ~ veil As out Fresh
ay.papcr has been put in the office and
dining room, and the latter apartment is
about receiving a wash Of kalsomine. Dur
ing the torrid months Of July and Angus,
all who reside In the hotel can recliue al
case in their pleasant apartments and 10
surrounded with ~ much 70 render them
pure, fresh, cool and inviting n human in.
geuuity can dpyise.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

A CBAsGE AND InPEoyEH Esr.- When
the public again have the opportunity Of
paying a tipTt TO the rooms Of The Young
Mems Christian AsSooiAtion they will End
that 1t has undergone vast change. That
there was room for much improvement
there IL no doubt but that its present coh-
dition will be equal 10 the highest antfcl
patons Of al Is earnestly believed and ex-
pected. The walls and ceiling have been
made pure and beautiful with wash Of
lovely-tinted kalsominc Tho rich and
elegant rag carpet, just fresh from the
rkillful hands % the weaver, Is glowing
and soft and luxurious, rejecting in it,
wealth Of color the kind hearts and gener-
Gus spirits Of those who 80 kindly donated
the rags for lis manufacture. Ii will be
spread on the floor in II few daya and will
give back no harsh sound 10 the tread Of
those who pass over iis smooth surface.
The rsgs were given by Sll the denomins-
tions and by persons Of no denomination,
but now all distinctions are lost in it,
thick, yielding bosom a. ii il hoped will
be the case with all who enter the room
that they will come with desire to do
good unto all men, and be willing to lay
aside other peculiarities Of fifth. The book
case and other furniture used merely for
the convenience Of those who frequent the
reading room have been removed into an
apartment in the rear Of the Council
chamber, which il henccforth designed 10
be used as # library and reading room.
The accommodation for the immense
crowds will now be more equal 10 the de-
mand 1t il believed that ihis will be an
agreeable change 10 all
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

The members Of the Centennial Tem-
perAncs Club are requested 10 attend tho
meeting next Monday evening. The oc-
casion ia one Of great importance 70 the
Club, as the officers for the ensuing year
will be selected.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

The Logan Fire Company have come
to the unaitcrablc determination 10 remain
at home on the Fourth Of July. No in.
duccments will persuade thcm to seek the
shades Of our gay State capital, or to visit
that little village nearer home called Pleas
ant Gap. Furthermore, they wish It to be
distinctly understood that they solicit no
invitations. All this seems to be extreme
ly sensible, and we shall be a. glad to keep
them at home on that day a. II they had
been abscn, for n year.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

An interesting gAaae Of base ball viii
be played on The fair ground on Saturday
afternoon next between . nine from the
Logan and nine from the Undine Fire
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

"A new pavement Is in progress before
the property of DR.. curin's heirs, corner Of
Allegheny and High streets.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19
n....ocratic County Convention.
On Saturday, juno 81, 1870.

The delegates chosen on the i4th II September last
to the Democratic County Convention arc requested
10 meet at the Court House, Ia Bcllofonte,
On Saturday, juno 81, 1879,
Mt one o'clock p NJ for the purpose Of selecting two
Delegates To the Democratic state tun
y,ntion to be held at Harrisburg, aud three srna-
torial Confcrrrs choose Senatorial Delegate 10 the
same and TO act upon such other matter a. may he
brought before the Convention. full attendance is
urgently requested.
WILLIAM HAMILTON,
Chairman Co Convention,
J.ssi Js,s bsSs MSct'N' Secretaries.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

Prof Dean, Of State College, preached
in the NJ. h. church, at Centre Hall, last
Sunday, At $50 :. :.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

copRrsposprScE, containing important ncws solicit
al ron, any part Of the county No m
inserted unless accompanies ny Cd" I'" h"'' "' ue
writer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. William Jones will cel-
ebrate their Fourth Of July in Columbia,
this State, the former home Of Mrs. Jones.
They were married just before the close Of
the war, and this will be the first time
they have visited the many friends Of Mrs
Jones in that place Their oldest daughter
will probably accompany them.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

Robbers operated in Centre Hall q
couple Of weeks ago and relieved Mr. John
Grove Of several articles. For immediate
consumption they took some bread and
butter, and Il brass kettle for preserving
fruit, which can be put 70 good use in a
few weeks They also took pair Of old
boots for everyday wear, and pair Of
now boots for dress occasions. That they
wish to keep clean is plain from the fact
that they abstracied some towels from the
summer house. Tho Reporter says thai,
hey also stole some provisions from the
premises OF Alex. Kerr and John Hine-
bach.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

NATIONAL GUARD lNTELLIGEScK-
Prom our exchanges We CLEAN that Gen.
james 4. Beaver, commanding the Fourth
Brigade, National Guard 81 Pennsylvania,
has Issued his orders in regard TO the semi
annual inspection Of the Fith regiment
Colonel Burehaeld) and Sheridan troop Of
Tyrone Captain Jones J, with the requeE,
that the time Of inspection BE- hr.d subse-
queni to the iO,h instant In compliance
with command, Colonel Burch6old fixed on
the following dates, somc Of which have
already been held Company G, st Holli-
daysbarg, last Monday Company II, al
Wilmore, and Company A, 3, Ebcnsburg,
last Tuesday Company q, at Lowistown,
yesterday; Company y, q; Philipsburg,
to-day, at 10 A. NJ Company d, this
place, Tomorrow, at 2 O'Clock P. "; and
Company d, =, Huntingdon, and Compa-
ny ], al Bedford, on Saturday next Com.
pAny commanders are expected 10 prepare
report. Of the strength Of their respective
companies, and field and staff officers will
be present at these inspcctions.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

Colonel Arthur Grabowskii, VI. A. s.,
Ph. d., who has so scceptably fillcd tho
position Of Professor of Modern Langua.
ges at the Pennsylvania State College, has
been honored by an election to the position
Of Professor Of Agriculture In the Mary
land Agricultural College. II Is posi-.
tion which the Colonel Is eminently
well qualified 10 fill with credit TO him.
self and the institution In which he will
labor. Next TO his expected tour with the
Woodruff Scientific Expedition, which Of
course has been abandoned, this will prove
pleasan. position for the Colonel.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

The receip" Of the Baptist festival
last week amounted 10. between eighty
and ninety dollars. When the expenses
are deducted from this it will leave them
comfortable little sum, but not quite as
large as was made last year. The opposi-
tion entertainment at the Forge may have
served some in dctracting from the usual
attendance.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

An Alumni association of the former
students Of Pennsylvania College, a; Get
tysburg, has been formed, embracing in Ia
limits the counties of Clinton, Lycoming
Centre, Union, Northumberland, Montour
Columbia, Snyder, MifTln, Juna,a, Perry,
Dauphin, Huntingdon, Blair and Bedford.
The fret Alumni convention will be held
a. Lewisiown during the latter part Of
next July, and Adam Hoy, Esq, Of this
place, who graduated in the class of 1850,
has consented TO be one Of the speakers on
that occasion.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

Death seemed to come with unc1pcct.
ed suddenhess, at least to his friends, when
but few days ago It visited Mr. Levi
Shook, Of Miles township, whoso dcccasc
we record among our death notices. He
had, as usual, attended Sabbath school
and church on Sunday week, when, on re-
turning to his home, the inevitable mcssen-
ger came and ushered him intU that hap
py world where Sabbath Is perpetual.
Miles township sustains heavy loss by
his doceAse, as he occupied place in the
community not easily flled.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

The president Of the Pennsylvania Re-
serve Association, Hon. Andrew q. Cur
tin, has notified Major Chill. w. Haz-
zard, the corresponding secretary, officially,
that the board Of control has determined
TO hold the usual annual reunion this au-
tumn at the time and place hereafter TO be
announced. lie desires tho secretary to
give the matter publicity, thus early, in
order that tho veterans of the Old Guard
may anticipate re-assembling Of the asso-
ciation--An occasion whicb in other years
proved a source Of so much pleasure. Al.
toond Call.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

AT the adjourned meeting Of the
Huntington Prcsbytery at OrbisoniA lat
week call was made by the church at ST.
Clairsville for one-fourih Of the pastoral
services Of Rev. Thomas McSinch, promis-
ing him SO dollars per annum. II Is 10
be hoped that his other charges pay him
proportionately more, as otherwise his SAL
ary would only amount to $751; per year.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

Mrs. Christiana Reynolds, widow Of
the late well-known John Reynolds, Of
Rcbcrsburg, has given to St. Peters Luih-
eran congregation, Of that place, very
handsome sofa TO Adorn the pulpi; Of their
fine church. Ii is as beautiful piece Of
workmanship as the fair donor, and the
Millhcim journal calls upon other wealthy
persons to follow her commendable ex.
ample.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

Tho Millheim Journal complains with
some cause Of the fact that the annual fair
of this county occurs on the same days
that tho fair, of Union county Il held
Residents Of Chat end Of the county can go
10 Lewisburg easier than they can come
10 Bollcfonte, aud, although desire 10 aid
their county society by their presence
urges them TO come 10 Bollefuntc, cohven-
icnce would load them 10 attend the
Union county fair If the fair Of Centre
county could be held IL week earlier 1t
would obviats this uncertainty of mind
into which these loyal residents Of our
county are plunged MS 10 which place they
shall honor by their presence, 1t would cs-
cape the cold of approaching fall, and per-
haps secure largcly-ncreased attendance.
DR.. Geiringer, Charley Fenstermaeher
and Ellis l.. Orvis are each quite proficient
base ballists. They are prac,icing with the
intention of becoming yet more so, and the
misty future bctokcns hot contest between
u freshly-formed combination and the Col
lcgc club which now crows so Justify with
no opposition. There will arise David to
slay this Goliath.
Oh. but the balls and bats will ny
IA the excitement wakes high.
Tho guds will smile from Olympus height
On these heroes playing with might
The great runs" that will hr made
viii throw all other. IN the shade,
And the ciuh by yiet'ry crowned
shalt forever b. renowned
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-06-19

i thc part q thosN who will quAh q The
living foun,ain--a youth forever young.
An immense concourss Of vcnerA,ing
friends will follow the dead corpse to the
grave bu, tho soul, like nature, is bloom
ing in an imperi,hsble garment OF lowell
meas.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19
WHO Is CHIEF JUsTICEa

A CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION IN SOUTH CARO-
LINA-aovERNoR SIMPSON ELECT TO THE
POSITION By THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
COLUMBIA. 8. c.. Dec. Is. 1879.
The two branches of the South Carolins
General Assembly met In joint assembly to-
night and unanimously elected Governor Will
lam D. simpson Chief Justice from August
/, 1880. Judge McIver. who was few
days ago elected Chief Justice. senta communication
to the General Assembly declining the position
account of embarrassing questions connected with
the election A. J. Willard elected in 1877 to I'LL
u vacancy accustomed by the death of f. J. Moses.
There is diversity OF opinion among legislators and
lawyers as to whether Wizards term Of Office ex-
pires before 1883. This Is constitutional ques-
ton and will have to be decided by
the Supreme Court. It Is claimed that
the election Of Willard was for full term of six
years, the ground that tho Legislature had
power to fill the unexpired term of Noses The Su-
prefne Court so decided in the case in which tho
notorious Whipper colored man, claiming his cleo
ton as Circuit Judge sought to obtain his seat by
quo warranto. The provision of the State constitu-
ton that was there held precluding the Legisla
ture from filing an unexpired term in the office OF
Supreme Court well as Circuit judges. The newly
elected Chief Justice will have to raise the question
by writ OF quo warrxnto rs 1t Is understood that
Willard will not relinquish his seat.
1t Is o very remarkable circumstance that in
State where applicants for judicial positions in
Vulnerable candidate shou appear in opposition
the uncertainty whether the Chief Justice elect will
get his seat. simpson will have to vacate the
office Of Governor before he be in position
contest the question OF tho validity OF his election.
south Carolina will then have lost both it's Governor
and its Lieutenant Governor by promotion. and the
Senate will probably have to supply the deficiency.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19

BOSTON. Mass. Dec. IS. 1879.
Adespatch from Skowkegan. Me-. says that the
counting out OF that town ut Augusta 10 the only
topic conversation In the streets and In denounced
by democrats we'll republicans. An indigna-
meeting has been called for Saturday evening ut
Coburn Hall. A telegram from Pennington men,
tons the prevalence OF great indignation there The
Mayor and Aldermen or Rockland adopted o rcsolu-
ton tonight concerning severely tho action o the
the Board that by such arbitrary and unwarranted
action In thus attempting to nulify the will OF the
people the Governor and Council reflect discredt
our state and dishonor to themselves, and justly
merit the condemnation OF all good citizens. They
further desire their Representatives elect to coop
crate with others In asserting their right to the posi-
tions which they wore elected These resolutions
were adopted by q vote Of to 2. Alderman Mohan,
democrat. voting with the four republican members
OF the Board.
AUGUSTA. Dec. Is, 1879.
It il now stated that Skowhegan was counted out
with great reluctance by the Governor aud Council.
and only Ne last resource, in order to mako sure
OF o quorum of the fusonists in the
House. This view is corroDorated by
letter addressed only last week by f. A. Parker to
Mr. Steward, the republican elect from Skow hogan.
At that time 1t appears that it had not been deter
mined to count Skowhegan out
The Republican State Committee will mcet hero In
tho early at next week. rhe call for the indig
nation meeting tomorrow night has been signed by
our best citizens.
Halloween win hold All Indignation meeting on
Saturday.
The Governor and Council have been engaged on
county returns.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19
SUBURBAN NOTES.

The amount remaining In the banks deposit to
the credit of the city of Brooklyn. December 10,
$3142, 492 81. The warrants paid since the last
port amounted to $3.50, 70l 90. Tho total receipts
thus far for taxes S2,672,7S9.
The barn Of Mr.. NJ G. Browning near Haddonncld.
N. j., entirely destroyed by fire early yesterday
morning. Twenty-thrce and mule were
roasted to DEATH The loss IL about $1t0O0 and there
Is no insurance whatever. II is supposed that the
barn set on fire by trsmps.
While nino laDorers were employed in digging
gravel from bed, Croton Dam, for ballasting
the tracks of the New York City and Northern Rail-
road, on Tuesday, the bank cavcd In aud buried them
ALL One named Connolly was crushed to death. aud
several others were badly injured.
An application has teen made TO Justice Karsner.
of Stapleton. staten Island. for warrants for the
arrest of anumber OF persons residing in Castleton,
who are CHARGED with extensive bribery for the pur
pose OF defeating at the last election Samuel IL.
Brick, the democratic candidate for the Assembly.
The Justice decided to have preliminary hearing
before granting the warrants, and he said last
ing that he had already hoard. he believed sufficient
evidence to justify the issue OF tho necessary docu
mcnts
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
OvrIcE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsHINGToN, Dec. l9--l A. N.

WAR DEPARTMENT..
OyrIcE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
wAsHrNGToS Dec. l9-l A. N.
Indications.
For the Middle States and New England. easterly
winds. warmer. cloudy or partly cloudy weather,
followed by rain. falling. followed. in north
ern portion. by rising barometer.
For the South Atlantic States. northeast to south
winds. rising. followed by falling barometer.
stationary temperature. partly cloudy weather and
occasional rain.
For the Gulf States. southerly winds. stationary or
falling barometer. slightly warmer. cloudy weather.
possibly occasional light rain.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Wiley. slowly falling
barometer. essterly and variable Winds cloudy
weather. with light rain snow. slowly rising tenn
perature.
For the lake region. rising followed BY falling
barometer, northeast and variable winds. higher
temperature, cloudy weather. with rain or snow.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri
Valleys south aud east winds. cloudy weather. WITH
occasional snow. followed by rising barometer and
lower temperature.
For tho Pacific coast. cloudy and rainy weather.
The rivers will generally I'LL. except slight rise in
the Lower Mississippi and Ohio.
The temperatures in the canal regions will remain
below freezing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19
FATAL LEAP FOR LIBERTY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. I

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
TRENTON. N. j.. Dec. Is. 1879.
At ton o'clock this forenoon two convicts named
William Frodercks and John Sawyer. while their
way TO the State Prison. under charge Of Sheriff
James L. Decker and two deputies Of Sussex county.
made q desperate and partially successful dash for
liberty by jumping from . train going forty miles
al hour about mile aud half east of New Bruins
wick. Two other .convicts were also the
train Mt the time. but they did not Join In the
attempt to escape. Fredericks and Sawyer
sentenced to fifteen years. imprisonment eacli
for burglary, having on November last
broken INTO house near Deckertown occupied
by man named Howe. They bound him. with
his wire and servant. and then while ono Kept
watch the other ransacked the house, and both
fed with $275 in money. This morning In the New
town Jail thoy securely manacled with irons
their hands and feet. fastening them together,
aud then placed on board the train. At the place
stated they asked permission to 20 into the retiring
through the window TO the platform OF the
cur aud then Jumped OF. passenger
having seen them gave alarm. but the
train did not stop till IL reached New Brunswick.
Inc fugtives were found about ono milo from the
place where they escaped having been recaptured by
. farmer. but not until he had knocked Frcderieks
down. The latter then had axe. try ing to break
his manacles. They lodged IN New Brunswick
jail and thence taken 70 the state Prison. Sawyers
tongue nearly bitten In two by the fall from the
train. and his head In badly Injured that he will
not survive. Fredcricks A. hurt internally. Both
old aud desperate criminals.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19
WILLING ONES SELF A FORTUNE.

STRANGE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST PHILADELPHIA
coNvErAxcER-Hls INTEREST IN coDIcIL
WHICH HE WROTE ron DYING MAN.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IL. 1879.
The argument on behalf of the contestants. In
what promises TO DO q very interesting will CASE.
was begun yesterday In the Orphans Court in this
city by Henry Mccarthy. who asked for the grant
ing issue in order 10 test the validity OF tho
codicii before . jury. Answer 10 this made
to-day by John g. ysrdley through his attorney.
Tho history Of the IL related - follows.--
John L. Neil. for many years member OF the nrm
of simpson Neill. Of this city. and n man who ia
represented have possessed great intellectually.
made his will ON tho 18th OF April, 1874. Ia his own
handwriting. giving legacies amounting TO s2ls.00J
10 various Institutions here and 10 family named
Cuthbcrtson. Of Leith. scotland. On the IA OF De-
John Is. Ysrdey convey OF this city. in which
Mr.. N,il gave his whole resduary estate. amounting
s3OOV0U. TO AIR. rsrdiey and reducing the former
legaces to t35Vvo The contest ~ over this codici.
cHAnoss 90 rnE coHrKsTArTs.
is alleged by the conte stsnt~--hrst. that 81 the
execution OF the codicil Mr.. Neiii- right side
paral zed, aud that he not OF sound disposing
mind, memory aud understanding; second, IL is
alleged that the codici prepared by tue resid-
uary lcgstee aud aevsee himself. who ~ q convey
ANGER. and that Mr.. Nell Was the subject OF undue
influence I'm executing the Will MIR. Ncill made his
mark with his lett hand
The contestants say that the bulk OF the property
vas originally lott 10 then and Mr.. Hcili called IN