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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

AMONG the "dark horses" now
mentioned in connection with the Re-
publican nomination for President is
Justice Samuel i. Miller, of the
Supreme Court. A Washington cor
respondent of New York paper says
that the Republican politicians who
begin TO doubt Grants nomination,
and who, at the same time, do not like
Blaine, are looking for a new Western
man upon whom a successful combina.
tion can be made against the Maine
Boanerges, and have cast their eyes
upon Judge Miller with that purpose
in view. The aforesaid correspondent
AYERS that the Republicanism of Judge
Miller els of peculiarly robust
kind" This is correct. Miller was
one of the 8 to Z commission, and his
Republicanism proved to be so "pecu-
liarly robust" +" that it made him for.
getful of his duties as a Judge, and
he became one of the infamous eight
who voted to make q man President
who was never elected. In that re-
markable galaxy of Republicanism of
peculiarly robust kind" he stands
next to Aliunde Joe Bradley. II not
Grant, let us by all means have
Miller.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22
NO. L..
4 Shower OF Molten steel.

TWO MEN KILLED ASD SEVEN OTHERS INJrE.
Ed IN THE sTEILToS STEEL WORKS.
From Special Dispatch 10 the Times.
HARRISBURG, April l5.-Just as the
men on the night turn at the Pennsyl.
vania Steel Works, up at Steelton. were
quitting work this morning, an accident
occurred which seriously Injured nine
men, two fatally. As one of the big
converters. containing elk tons of mol.
ten steel, was being lowered, il dropped
suddenly, scattering the hot metel all
over the workmen. j. r. Marten, the
foreman OF the turn, and Daniel Day.
Ion, employed in the pit, saw the Gun.
verter SWING and ran out Of the way, ut
the same time calling to the Others, but
they were too late. Ii was all the work
OF an instant, and the first intimation
the other hands in different parts Of the
mill had oil the accident was on hearing
the cries and shrieks Of the men who
were covered with the red hot metal.
The scene that ensued beggars descrip.
tion. The hose was turned on some Of
the men who lay on the edge of the pit,
powerless to rise, with their clothing i'm
flames and the blisteripg metal burning
into their fesh, and willing hand lifted
the unfortunates and carried them to
the engine house. There were nine of
them hurt, as follows George Hornine,
married, Steelton; Monroe Miller, mar.
ried, Steelton, who was working on the
runners at the time of the accident;
George Yost. aged Is, Steelton; Simon
Martin, married, Steelton, who also
worked on the runners; Albert 4. West
brook, single, Steelton, who worked un.
der the converter; A. Covert. married,
Highspire; Samuel Covert, Highspire:
David Shoop, Steelton A. Z. Pawber,
SheesleytoHp. All these men were
around the pit at the time. Some were
preparing TO pour the metal from the
converter to the moulds and Yost and
Westbrook were washing, preparatory
to going home. David Sboop was patch
ing moulds at the time. Yost and West
brook were burned the most seriously,
the formers clothing being one mass of
flame. Westbrook lay on the edge of
the pit, burning, when the water from
the bose was played on him. Yost died
at noon and Westbrook little later.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22
General Hancock.

Mr.. q. C. Bennett. editor of the Bur.
lington, Vermont, Herald Republican,,
was present on the battlefield when
General Hancock was wounded and
helped care for him. In recent issue
of his paper we find the following
strongest possible endorsement Of the
General:
II Hancock is nominated the Repuh.
lican party will find fight on its hands
that it never knew before. The old
Union guns. and drums and fiaes Of the
Republican camp would be effectually
nullified and our vast battery effectuallv
spiked with : vast mass Of voters that
ordinarily seek our camp. General Ham
cocks blood spilt by rebel bullet, once
stained our fingers; bat that Is the
way in which We should wish 10 have
his blood on our hands. We should
hate tremendously TO vote or fiehs
against him. His loyalty, gallantry and
honesty were never questioned; and =
candidate more dangerous TO Republi.
can success could not be set up by the
Democrats.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

1S 1853 four gentlemen entered their
sons at boarding school at Cckesburv,
5. G. They had been for years intimate
friends and clergymen in the MetIio.
dist Church. These BOYS remained at
this school, room. mates and classmates,
for two years, and entered Wofford Col.
lege, standing relatively fret, second,
third and fourth in a large class. They
remained at this institution four years,
were room. mates all the time, gradu.
ating relatively, first, second, third and
fourth. They then entered a law Office
ct Spartanburg and studied law under
the same Chancellor. The war broke
out, and at the call for troops they all
entered Jenkins's rifle regiment from
South Carolina, and were messmates in
the same company. Being near the
same height, they stood together as
comrades In battle in this regiment.
At the second battle of Manassas. Au-
gust, 1864, a shell from the enemy's
battery fell in the ranks of this com.
pany, killed these four boys and none
other in the company. They are buried
on the battlefield and sleep together in
the same grave. Their names were
Capers, McSwain, Smith and Duncan,
and they we're the sons of Bishop Co.
pers, Rev. Drs. McSwain and Smith, Of
South Carolina. and Rev. Mr.. Duncan,
of Virginia, the last being brother Of
Rev. Mr.. Duncan, of Randolph Macon
College. The grave Is marked By 4
granite cross and inclosed with an iron
railing.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22
A frightful Storm
THE WHOLE or hARsHFIELD, NO., LEvELEp
-THE RUNS CATCH FIRE--roRTY DEAD
BODIES RECOVERED.

Sr. LoUIs. April 49, Passengers who
passed through Marshfield on the St.
Louis and San Francisco railroad at S. 80
last night gave few facts concerning
a terrible disaster. A man who came 10
the depot at the edge OF the town while
the train was there reported that Mt 6. 30
O'Clock a furious hurricane struck the
place and leveled all that part OF town
lying west Of the Centre Square flat to
the ground. ihe debris Immediately
took fire IN several places. and the flames
could be seen at some half dozen points
by the passengers on the train. Forty
dead bodies have been taken out, and
many more were supposed TO be buried
in the ruins or burned up.
There were also many living, still i'm.
prisoned in the debris of the fallen
buildings. All the physicians of the
town were killed, excepting two, and
there was great need Of doctors 10 at
tend to the wounded, Of whom it was
said there we're some 200. A relief train
with twenty physicians and nurses and
full Of supplies left Springfield. Mo-, this
morning. and probably other trains will
arrive during the day.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

RUMoRs are again rife that Mr..
Tilden withdraws from the Presiden-
tial contest on account of i'll health,
and has his letter prepared to make
that withdrawal public in few days.
On the other hand, il is said, on the
authority of Mr.. Randall, there is no
truth in the statement. Rumor also
confers the honor of succession to Mr..
Tilden's old shoes upon Mr.. Randall.
We need not be surprised if rumor is
at fault in both instances.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

The regular State convention of the
Democrats of New York was held at
Syracuse, on Tuesday. and was controll-
ed by the friends of Mr.. Tilden. The
Tammanyites held their convention on
the same day in the same city. and
passed resolutions bitterly antagonistic
TO the nomination Of Tilden for the
Presidency.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

The Democratic conferees Of this,
the 34th Senatorial district, will meet
here tomorrow to elect senatorial
delegate to the State convention which
meets at Harrisburg next week. We
have no doubt the work of the con.
ference will be well done, and that
a spirit of harmony and desire to
promote the best interests of the party
will prevail.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22


THE Washington correspondent of
the Bellefonle Republican, in speaking
of the debate in the United States
Senate npon the bill for distribution
Of the Geneva award fund says that
Thurman and other Democratic dem
agogues, unable TO refute Senator
Blaine's arguments, took revenge in
twitting Blaine of not being law
yer" Is not this correspondent
slightly off in this assertion2 The
only "demagogue,' Democratic or
Republican, that twitted Mr.. Blaine
"of not being a lawyer" was dema.
gogue called Matt Carpenter with
whom Blaine had several lively tilts
in the discussion of the Geneva bill.
II was Carpenter, if he is correctly re-
ported in the Congressional Record,
who said in his argument upon this bill,
II must apologize to the Senate for pur-
suing, perhaps, somewhat the methods
of lawyer. l know it is an offence
to be lawyer in the opinion of some
Senators and my friend from Maine
(Mr. Blaine) always has his opponent
at disadvantage when he can charge
him with being lawyer. He knows
nobody can retaliate that charge upon
him."
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

IT appears that the City Council Of
Cincinnati has refused to allow tele-
graph poles to be put up TO make a
connection with the hall in which the
Democratic National Convention is to
be held. Unless the Council recon.
sidcs this action, it Is probable the
National Committee will re-assemble
and decide upon some other place "a
hold the Convention.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

GEN. GRANTS hippodrome perform
ed in Illinois last week. 1t met a fair
reception at Cairo, and the General
made his usual speech. The Multi
gans were no doubt surprised, and
will be obliged to succumb to the
logic of the Duke, and the necessities
of the Empire.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

THE Washington Post has interviewed
Mr.. George D Gorham, late Secretary of
the Senate, about the third term cam
paign. lie expressed contempt for the
"sorRtchersr and s'bolters' and perfect
confidence in the success Of the move.
ment. He foreshadows the ex.Presi.
dents proposed policy IS being one Of
conciiiatlon and peace. The Post adds,
however, that the ex.president once
fooled the South with the phrase "Let
us have peace" but he will get no South.
ern votes now unless he buys them. .I1e
cannot steal them, nor can he caiole
them"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22
BELLEFONTE PA. THURSDAY, April. 22 1885,

THE plea for Grant. The advo-
Gates of third term do net point to
any single act of Grants statesman
ship in two terms of the Presidential
office to commend him to the favora-
able consideration of the people, but
claim that by his travels in foreign
lands he has learned much, and is
more competent now to administer
the affairs of our great Republic by
the study of monarchial systems, and
therefore should be given an opportu-
nifty to redeem his reputation for his
tory. BY this, his friends confessedly
admit that his administration of the
Government was a failure unprece-
dented for incompetency and national
disgrace. With this humiliating plea
staring them in the face, and the noto-
rious facts that his administration was
characterized by shameless fraud, tyr
amy and disregard of law, it is asking
much of the people to award him
third term. They can have no assur.
ance that the third.term would be an
improvement on the first and second
terms. The plea that he has obtained
sufficient brains and experience by
foreign travel to improve upon former
acts, we trust will be received with
caution.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

The reliance of Blaine for success
al the Chicago Convention, now seems
to hang upon the hope that delegates
from Pennsylvania and New York
will bolt from their instructions, and
vote in accordance with the public
sentiment manufactured in various
districts for that purpose, since their
appointment. This is a forlorn hope.
Conkling and Cameron do not do bus
iness in that way. They no doubt
knew their men, and were too wide
awake to put traitors upon guard who
would go behind the countersign. No!
The Plumed Knight" of Maine is
whipped and his adherents may as
we'll accept the situation, and prepare
to render due reverence to Grant and
the third-term, or do what would be
more to their credit as honest Repub-
licans giving true significance to the
name they bear, vote for the honest,
capable candidate whom the Demo
crats intend to nominate for President.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

The trustees Of st. Luke's hospital, at
South Bethlehem, have accepted the
$500. 900 provided by tho will Of the late
Asa Packer Tor the hospital, and i'm.
provements will be made 1t once in
the way Of new buildings. The gifs
was made with the understand ding that
Lehlgh Valley railroad employees who
were injured should Be cared for ct this
hospital,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

The Commissioner of Pensions
gives the amount already disbursed
out of the appropriation of s25,0O0,-
900, for arrearages of pensions, at
s24,5O0,00O and the number of claims
now on file is 250,0O0. Three thou
sand cases are yet unadjusted.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

SENATOR CAMERoN's bill for n
ioint commission to consider what leg
islation is necessary for the better reg
uation of commerce among the States
was reported from the committee on
commerce in the Senate, with amend
ments.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

The Wyoming Methodist Confer
ence, a body composed of over FIVE
hundred delegates, adopted at their
late session protest to the Board of
Pardons, the Judge of the Court and
the Governor, against condoning the
crime or failing to punish the per-
sons lately convicted of bribery and
corruption in the court of Dauphin
county.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

SECRETARY SHERMAN's boom for
the Presidency has made no advance
during the last week. 1t seems to be
Mt a dead stand. Blaihe is little bet
ter, but the great Ulysses still "holds
the fort" and is not likely to be routed
by the Mulligan Guards. He has re-
ceived reinforcements from Kentucky
and Missouri, and still has large
reserve in other parts of the South.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

The Hon. Galusha Grow predicts
that if Grant obtains the Republican
nomination for President, the vote of
Pennsylvania will be thrown against
him. Very likely, and if the Democ-
racy don't act the fool, as some of them
seem disposed to do, neither Blaine
nor Sherman will be available TO save
the State to the Republicans.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

JUDGE BLACK, a traveller. He does
not propose to follow Grant around
the world in order to make boom
for the Presidency on his return,
but merely takes a pleasure trip to
Europe in company with his wife and
granddaughter, Miss Skunk, and will
sail this week. The hundred thousand
friends of the eminent Statesman and
patriot will invoke for him pleasant
trip and safe return to his native land.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

THE discussion of the Indian appro-
priation bill in the House of Repre-
sentatives, on Friday last, indicates
very strongly that the Indian commits
sion was considered a useless and
unnecessarily expensive appendage to
the Indian Bureau and could be abol-
ished without detriment TO the public
service. An amendment striking out
the $4,000 for the pay Of the commits
sion, and repeating the act authorizing
thier appointment was adopted. There
are, no doubt, many other fancy ap-
pendages to the various departments
Of the Government that could be
dropped with equal safety, to lessen
expenses.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-22

The Massachusetts, Republican Con-
vention recommends Senator Edmunds
Of Vermont for the Presidential nomi-
nation at Chicago. Edmunds is COM
ing up and may yet be the dark
horse. He has now Vermont, Con-
necticut and Massachusetts,, and is
therefore ahead of Mulligan Blaine in
New England. Dawes was President
Of the Convention and in his speech
charged that it was the intention of
the Democrats to secure the Presi-
dency at all hazards. He is right.
They intend to elect the next Presi-
dent, as they did the last, honestly,
and inaugurate him "at all hazards. {"
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-23

We gather together few Of the kindly
notices Moreno receives from journalists who
have known the fellow for years.
The San Franoieco Post says. Celso Cesar
Moreno is very angry at General Comfy, The
United States Minister to Hawaii, becapce he
Joined with the other foreign representatives
in regulating Moreno az Foreign Secretary
and head Of the Hawaiian government. Gem
cral Comfy can afford to despise his assaiant.
His character is too we'll known for anything
which an unprincipled advcnturer, like this
denationalzed Italian, may say OF him. If our
Minister at Honolulu had not taken the stand
he did, he would have failed in his duty, be-
cause Moreno was acting AZ agent for tho
Chinese. who are anxious to convert the Sand
witch Islands into dependency from which
they might more easily compass their invasion
OF the Pacific Slope. His policy was antagon-
istic to our reciprocity treaty with the Ha-
waiian Kingdom, and General Comfy was
bound to thwart him il possible. Moreno
fell, but by cringng obsequience TO King Kala-
kaua he managed TO get himself appointed on
special mission to Germany, the purpose Of
which is secret. He says he has still influence
enough, with the king to cause him TO request
the recall Of General Comfy. We doubt il very
much. Should such request be preferred, 1t
would have the effect of raising diplomatic
question between the Island government and
the United States, and might possibly tcrmin-
ate in the deposition of the King and the cs-
adjustment Of republic under American pro-
lection. 1t is related of Celso Cesar Moreno
that he hattercd his Kanaka majesty by kncel-
ing in his presence, accosting him as Z" sire !"
and assuring him that should he visit China
the Emperor would receive him on terms Of
personal equality and extend the protection of
his empire to the Hawaiians as men Of the
same race and color. In this way he in
never missing an opportunity Of decrying
Americans, and declaring that they regarded
the King and his little country with contempt
This is the man who ventures to arraign the
United States Minister TO Hawaii. He 10 an
irresponsible tramp and should be passed
along.--.S. +. Merchant.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-23
The Need Of Laborers.

EDIroR SATURDAY Press I'm full appre-
citation of the notice drawn by the Hdwaiian
Guzets Of tine goth inst, to letter, on the
above headed subject, in your last issue, may
beg to observe that relations on the part OF
this kingdom with Foreign Powers would APP
pear TO he directed to reticence Of expression so
far az relates to the political aspect Of the East
Indian coolie suggestion.
Yet such an aspect appears doubtful fact
and il admitted az a fact, a simple solution
would apparently suffice to lay it for Hawaii
mel, in the disqualification 10 the franchise Of
imported laborers. hef
The true mission Of Great Britain 10 TO carry
enlightenment, Justice and liberty into oil re-
cions of the earth, and her duty to take every
measure that prudence and precaution demand
TO ensure that, whoever they may be, her
200, 900 900 Of East Indian subjects may thrive,
prosper and experience the blessings Of good
government.
Political economy amongst nations 10 usually
directed in co-operation, and a. to q inodi6ca-
ton Of the British statutes toward rate OF
wages, the advent Of the East Indian, or any
other like class Of laborers in sufficient num-
bers would adjust the Chinese monopoly,
and recuperate the population.
Even were o concession necessary II would
appear to contribute towards ameliorating the
perils Of famine in Hinduism, and be mutual
benefit. and possibly the means ultimately Of
supplying tho United States Of America will,
much needed cheap mechanical and sgricultu-
raj labor, for it goes without saying that the
present occupants Of the ministerial benches at
st. Stephens are very liberal?
Law makers being provided for law break
ers, no anxiety should be- entertained respect
ing u jnst recognition Of the decision Of Hs--
waiian Tribunals; for the justice Of ths En-
press Of India admits no distinction Of high
nor low, when the laws Of God and man have
been outraged am Sir, yours obediently,
| HENRY VITALITY NfcHOLSON.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-23
Supreme Court-October Term.
Mr.. Justice Judd presiding E. Preston FL
acting Attorney General.

Mr.. Justice Judd presiding; E. Preston Esq.,
acting Attorney General.
The King vs. AIaa 1d sa1se e4ys Kamohn pnro,rv
Verdict of guilty. Sentences George two years,
and Kamoku one year imprisonment with hard
labor. Mr.. Kaulukou for defendants.
The King vs.. Kamaunu, Forging and uttering.
Verdict not guilty. Mr.. Davidson for defendant.
The King vs.. Kalaela. alias Pohaku, House.
breaking. Verdict of guilty. Sentenced to two
lukou for defendant.
The King vs. Haleakala, HOUSEKEEPING. NoHe
pros. boy about years of age).
The King vs. Kamaunu, Larceny. Continued to
January term. MIR. Davidson for defendant.
CRIMINAL CAUsEs-HAwAuAN JURY.
"; b. Keang vs. J.. b. Ksnana, sjectment Yer.
and Dole for plaintiff Mr.. Preston for defend
ant.
Kapo & Lokuna vs.. Halulukahi 4 Kupaka, eject
Monsarrat for plaintiffs; Mr.. Mahelona for de-
PENDANTS.
NJ. Harvey & others VS.. 9. K Peni, ejectment.
Jury waived. Argued and submitted. Mr.. Dole
for plaintiffs Mr.. Hartwell for denfendant.
MIXED JURY.
j. M. Kapena Il others, Commissioners of Crown
Lands ys. j. Crediford; ejectment. Judgment for
plaintiffs Mr.. Preston for plaintiffs; Messrs.
Jones and Bickerton for defendant.
Alias gonns ouo y vs. e. "
$3.50 and costs. Messrs. Preston Il Brown for
plaintiff Mr.. Kaulukou for defendant
Henry Smith vs.; Ho sau eiectment: Verdict for
Castle d Hatch for defendant.
Louisa G. G. Brickwood and A. p. Brickwood
her husband, vs. Uu; eiectment. Verdict for
plaintiff, and 81 damages. Il. Bickerton for plaint-
ifs Messrs Castle Il Hatch for defendant.
Palani, (guardianl Vs. W.. c. Lane, admins
tratorl assumpsit Jury waived Argued and sub
mitted. Mr.. Hartwell for plaintiff (; Mr.. Kaulukou
for defendant.
FOREIGN JURY.-CIvIL CAUSES.
M. 8. Grinbaum Il Co. vs. F. W. Bartels assump-
sit. Verdict for plaintiffs, $3.50 %. Mr.. Hartwell
for plaintiffs.
Allan Herbert vs, Akanaliilii action on the case.
Verdict for defendant Messrs. Castle d Hatch for
the plaintiff Messrs. Hartwell q Austin for de-
PENDANT.
E. Oakley vs. James Love assumpsit Judgment
for $3.50 Mr.. Davidson for plaintiff Mr. Preston
for defendant. :.
Rnchel Lewis administrative }, va. The New
York Life Insurance Co.; assumpsit for $500
Verdict for plaintiff, two dissenting; Messrs
Castle Hatch for plaintiff; Messrs Hartwell
Austin for defendants.
A number of cases were heard in banco, ex-
ceptions overruled and decisions reserved and
eight divorces were granted. The Court will ad-
journ for the term on Saturday next
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-23

LETTERS from Kapapala, Kau, state that copous
rains had fallen there during last week, wherea,
the hearts of planters made glad. Accounts
from Maui are to the same effect.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-23

Dun thanks due to Mr.. L. G. Winston fol
late papers from San Francisco, and to Capt. Ii
Balister, of the Cassie Hay,co,d, for similar fay
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-23

HER HIoHSEss Ruth Keelkolani and the Hon
Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop, and other ladies' and gentle
men, were the guests of Sir Thos. Hesketh board
the Lancashire Wifch on Wednesday last.