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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23
4 Remedy for Diptberia.

At meeting Of the brooklyn board
Of aldermen, on Monday the 18th inst,
a communication was received from a
lady IN Wllliamspori, which the Herald
printed on Tuesday. She said that she
was the mother of six children, all Of
whom had been afflicted with the dread.
ed disease and were cured by the follow.
ing remedy: Take slice OF fat bacon
side meat-the older the better; sew
it on a soft piece Of flannel then satu.
rate it with coal petroleum oil Place
II on the neck, having the meat reach
from ear to ear. After pounding sever.
al raw onions into poultice, place
enough of the same into the patients
stockings to cover the soles of the feet.
and have the patient put the -. kiEz-
on. fLe poultit4 must be warm il or
der not TO chill the patient The throat
should then be gargled with some to.
mato catsup, strong with red pepper,
salt and vinegar. or pepper, salt and
vinegar shaken well together will do
If the patient is too young 10 gargle,
wet the throat with fev ops. If
vomiting occurs lime waite rc5ased
at drug store with direct should
be given. BE sure to cause .itation
on the neck
The communication wa erred to
the board Of health.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

GEN. SHERMAN, referring to the
message of Mr.. Hayes recommend.
ing Congress to provide a soft place
for Gen. Grant, expresses the opinion
in letter to a friend, that there is
already too much rank" in the ser.
vice for a small army. That he can,
not discover what n Captain-General
would have to do" An old soldier
like Gen. Sherman ought not to be in
doubt IA to the service that would
devolve upon the Captain General
He would have to draw his salary
from the National Treasury, and that
is all that is contemplated for Mr.
Grant. Since the close of the war
whether in public or private life, be
has deservedly earned the title of "thc
National beggar," and this is only tc
give respectabiity to begging and re.
quire Uncle Samuel to be one of the
contributors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

The census authorities are having
considerable trouble in completing their
count OF the population of the States.
There are yet twelve counties to be
heard from in Pennsylvania. including
such large districts as Chester, Delaware
and Lancaster. In one of the oil dis.
trict counties a new count will have to
be made, because the enumerator sent
in list in which he neglected to desie.
nate whether the persons we're male or
female, white or black. In New Jersey.
Burlington city was not separated from
the county Of the same name, and the
town of Bordentown was not separated
from the township. In Philadelphia
Moyamensing Prison and the Eastern
Penitentiary were not canvassed. so far
as known, and couple of other insti.
tutions were left out. Twelve districts
are missing in New York and twenty.
four ip Ohio. These oversights or care.
lessness will keep the report back for a
couple of weeks yet.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

The following is the substance of a
bill for the repeal Of the tax on bank
checks, bank capital in excess of the
amount held in Government bonds and
bank deposits. which has been intro.
duced in the House by Representative
Levi 2. Morton: First, That the frat
subdivision of section 340S Of the Re
vised Statutes be repealed. Second,
That section 34lS Of the Revised Stat.
utes be repealed. Third, That section
52l4 of the Revised Statutes be amend
ed so as TO read as follows. Section
52l4. In lieu of all existing taxes
every association shall pay to the Treas.
urer oi the United States in the months
OF January and July dut, of one half
OF one per centum each half year upon
the average amount of its notes in cir.
eulation, and q duty of one.quarter of
one per centum each half year on the
average amount of its capital stock be.
yond the amount invested in United
States bonds.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23
Cure for Scarlet Fever.

Recently there appeared in the Al.
toona Tr.b'1uC. from the pen OF its Hol.
lidaysburg correspondent. cure for
scarlet fever. which is as follows: Take
one fourth pound each Of sulphur, gun
powder and saltpetre, pulverize fine
and mix we'll. A teaspoon even full
makes two doses for grown person !;
four doses for child years six doses
for 6 years old, etc. Repeat every half
hour until the patient is better II few.
er rises the next day, give powders as
before, day after day until the fever is
broken. If the throat is sore take one
pod OF red pepper, put in a pint of good
vinegar boil it little, put the decoc-
tion in coffee pot and let the patient
suck the spout and swallow the steam,
Wet flannel in the hot vinegar and
pepper and put it around the neck.
When dry, wet again. Keep the bowels
right with castor oil"
The same, 10y request, was published
in the same paper at another time and
in addition the correspondent says
Thirty FIVE years ago DR.. Samuel Cast
treated sixty three cases in Frankstown
township in this way without losing a
single patient. and not one case has
proved fatal the present season that has
been treated in the same way"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

Mr.. HAYES has at last issued the
order relieving Gen. John NJ. Scho-
field from the command of West Point
and assigning Gen. o. o. Howard to
that important position. In the eyes
Of the stalwarts, who will insist upon
mixing the races in the military
school, Gen. Schofeld has been guilty
of crime that cannot be condoned.
That accomplished soldier could not
be persuaded that the colored cadet,
Whitaker, did not slit his own ears
hence he must make way for another.
Well, if Gen. Howard takes no better
care of the interests of the "wards of
the nation" at West Point than he did
when he was at the head of the freed
mans bureau and the swindling freed.
mans bureau bank, we greatly fear
they will not fare any better in the
future than they did under the super.
intendency of Gen. Schofeld.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23
Tho Conkling-Bayard Dispute.

The four foolish men Senator
Conkling, eX-Secretary Boutwell,, Vice
President elect Arthur and Judge
Noah Davis-who have recently got
in Il wrangle with Senator Bayard
over an allusion made in campaign
speech by the latter to the infamous
eXtortion practised few years ago
upon the firm Of Phelps, Dodge & Co.,
Of New York, by the custom house
officials Oft that city--are receiving more
than they bargained for. The promi-
nent statesmen first named, with the
exception of Secretary Boutwell,, were
all parties TO the compromise made
with the firm. The transaction was at
the time denounced as disgraceiul to
the government, and the honorable gen.
tlenen will find before they are done
with Mr.. Bayard that they had better
remained silent. The best statement
of the facts in the case that we have
yet seen appeared in the Philadelphia
Times, Tuesday of last week. 1t reads
as follows
The question between Mr.. Conkling
and Mr.. Bhyard appears to be one Of
parliamentary language, but the public
At large Is much less interested IN the
dispute whether Mr. Buyard used the
precise language ascribed TO him 10y the
reporter, than in the larger question
whether the statement which Mr.. Bay.
ard acknowledges having made was
true. This we do not understand Mr..
Conkling TO deny, aud indeed it would
be impossible to deny il in the face Of
the testimony before the Congressional
committee. Briefly stated the matter
OF Phelps, Dodge & Co., was this. 4
detective employ ed 10y the Treasury De.
pHrtment discovered mistake OF about
$1,000 IN one of Phelps, Dodge & Co. s
invoices. 1t Is not pretended that this
mistake was intentional, kut under the
then existing laws it made the entire
invoice, amounting to $l,7j0,000, liable
to conh.cation. The District Attorney
then goes 10 the importers and tells
them he has engaged seven eminent
lawyers" 10 prosecute them, but that
they may settle for $27l 900. After n
great deal Of terrorizng this sum is ex
acted from them; but IL : not paid rdo
the Treasury. The District Attorney,
the Collector, Surveyor and Naval OFF
Ger and the informer divide it--ior such
was. in effect, the law which Mr. Bayard
was largely instrumental IN having re.
pealed-and Mr.. Noah Davis testified
with great reluctance that Senator
Conkling was one of those who were
present ard assisting when the settle.
ment was made. This Is not cam.
paign allegation; it is a summary OF the
facts presented in the official testimony.
and 1t will seem TO most persons waste
Of time to dispute about the precise
language which Senator Bayard employ.
ed to characterize such transaction.
1t had the sanction Of law enacted
for the very purpose of plumber, so that
1t was not technically theft; but moral
ly it was more iniquitous than many a
crime that has consigned common folk
TO the penitentIary.'
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

Grows chances for the Senate seem
to be GroWing, and the probability
now is that Boss Cameron will have
TO accept the situation and withdraw
his light guns at least. He cannot
expect to succeed with the artillery of
such small calibre as they manufac.
ture in Pittsburg. Hoyt, it appears,
is handicapped by previous pledges
which his immediate constituents in
Luzerne are not willing he shall
ignore.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

Mrs. KATE CHASE SPRAGUE has
fled a petition for divorce from her
husband, Ex.Gov. Sprague, of Rhode
Island. Her petition presents fearful
indictment against him, which, If true,
will certainly justify the course she has
taken in escaping from his brutality.
Sprague, however, denies and asserts
that the charges are false in all partic-
ulars.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

CoSGREss adjourned yesterday for
the usual holiday recess, and will not
convene again until Wednesday, the
9th of January. Several of the ap-
preparation bills have already been
disposed of by the house and all the
legislation necessary for the proper
administration of the government can
easily be passed between the 9th Of
January and the 4th of March, unless
the Republicans continue to impede
The transaction of business for the pur-
pose of forcing an extra.session.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

THE Allegheny representatives in
the State legislature have at last
adopted resolution to support Harry
Oliver for United States Senator and
Mr.. Oliver has consented to the use
of his name for the position. Grow
or Oliver Which, 1t makes little
difference to the Democracy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

WE call attention to the open letter
of Col. John W. Forney to A. r.
Goshorn to be found on the second
page of this paper. 1t is a scathing
review of the methods used by the Re.
publicans to dcbauch the elections of
The people. This exposure of John
Welsh and his corruption fund should
ON .ond the attention of all hon est
II Mt citizens, Of whatever party
afllia Is, who desire a pure ballot,
On C,.I fourth page will also be found
the paper of Senator Wallace, pub.
lished in the January number of the
North american Revie,e ON the "Past
and Future of the Democracy" which
.also deserves careful reading. It-is
a clear and terse presentation of the
aims and purposes of the Democratic
party, and, like everything that comes
from this able and accomplished pub.
lie man, will elicit favorable comment
from Democrats.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

IN Texas, Hancock's majority over
all the candidates is $1,000, which will
give him plurality over Garfield OH
the popular vote of the United States
of about $4,000. 1t is useless for our
friends of the Bellefonte Republican
to exhibit any more concern about the
fact of Garfield being a minority Pres
ident.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23
A Word for Ourselves.


volume of the DEMoCRAT-having
laid before our readers fifty-two num-
bers during the past year. We deem
i proper to say at this time that when
We entered upon our enterprise two
wears ago we were disturbed in mind
by few adverse surroundings that
lid not fail to arouse fears of our
snccess in establishing a new paper,
aud cause us to look to the future with
some distrust. Notwithstanding the
disadvantages with which we were
obliged to contend, we persevered in
our work. and to-day it is a gratifica-
ton to realize that our strongest fears
were unfounded. Kind friends, and,
we believe, appreciative readers, quick
IL and generousl y came to our sup
port, and from the day on which our
first issue appeared until the present
time we have had steadily growing list
of subscribers. In the various depart
ments that 90 to make up a useful,
entertaining and instructive newspaper
we have endeavored to meet the ex-
pectations of our subscribers, and if we
have failed in any particular it has
not been because of honest effort and
labor on our part.
To the many kind friends through
out Centre county and elsewhere who
have so generously aided us in the
past two years-giving US support and
encouragement-words fail to express
our gratitude. We can only say, "ac-
eept our sincere and heartfelt thanks" F"
The steady patronage accorded us,
md the gradual increase to our list,
Encourage the belief that the effort to
furnish first-class country paper, at
The lowest possible price for prompt
advance payment, is received with a
fair appreciation. We did not estab.
lish this paper with a view to rival
our contemporaries or interfere with
legitimate business, but to establish a
living occupation for ourselves in a
business to which We had devoted
our early days. In adopting low rates
we did it adyisedly, to encourage
prompt payment and prevent the ac-
cumulations of bills, rs much for the
benefit of the subscriber as for the
publisher. We have thus far refrain.
ed from making any public demand
upon our subscribers who are in ar
rears, but will be obliged to them
few though they are in number-if
hey will now favor us with prompt
payment of such amounts as are now
Cue US.
With these words we will rely upon
: generous public for a fair share OF
patronage in the future, and enter
upon our third year with renewed
hope and courage, and shall work
Hith determined purpose to make
TIE CENTRE DEMOCRAT a welcome
gisitor to its patrons. The first mum.
Der of the third volume of the DEMO.
CRAT will appear on Thursday morn.
ing, January 6, 1881.
And now, at this happy and joyous
lime, as we are about to celebrate with
praise, song and festivity the advent
Of Christianity to the World, and to
bid adieu to the closing year and vel.
come the approach of the new, we will
close this desultory talk about ourselves
BY extending to every one the greeting
Of "A merry Christmas and a happy
New Year"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

We do not in the least object to our
good friends of the Altoona Sun trans.
ferring editorial paragraphs from the
DEMOCRAT to their own editorial col.
umns, but when they do so, spirit of
courtesy might move them to give the
customary credit.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

THE situation in Ireland becomes
more critical every day. 1t will be
very difficult TO avoid a serious con.
flict between the peasantry and the
military, unless a happy and unex.
pected change occurs in n few days.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

Mrs. Charles II. Byer, wife Of a farm.
er living ten miles from Bloomington,
ILL.,, was few days ago aeoidently
knocked into a we'll by pet COW which
she was watering suddenly turning its
head and striking her. The lady kept
her head above the water for three
hours until her situation was discovered
and she was rescued but she died from
exhaustion and exposure,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

GEN. GRANT, after smiling at the
fiunkies in Washington and receiving
their adulations for a few DAYS, has
gone back to New York to attend TO
Roscoe's senatorial business
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

lT will be remembered that when
Mr.. Bicknell, Of Indiana, called up
the Joint rule for counting the electo.
raj vote which had passed the Senate
and asked for its consideration in the
House, he was met at every step by n
most determined opposition from the
Republican members under the lead
Of Geo. NJ. Robson, of New Jersey
FIlllbustering of the worst kind vas
resortcd TO, the Republican members
refusing TO vote when their names were
called, thus destroying quorum. On
Tuesday this same Robson, with sub,
lime etlrontery, introduced a joint res
oiutlon TO almost the same effect as
Mr.. Bicknell and submitted it as a
question of privilege in order to delay
action upon the funding bill of Mr..
Fernando Wood, then pending. This
is the most disgraceful piece of politi.
cal chicanery yet resorted to, and could
only have emanated from the man
who is publicly charged before the
world with dishonesty administering
the affairs of the Navy Department
while its Secretary. Sccor Robson is
surely fit for treason, stratagcm and
spoils."
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23
A Permanent Democratic Club.

There has been serious talk of form
ing a permanent Central Democratic
Club in BellefOnte which shall EN-.
brace Il membership taken from all
parts of the county. We regard this
proposition as one of great moment to
the efficient and thorough organiza-
ton of our party in Centre county.
Now of all other times is it necessary
for the young and active Democrats
every where to reform our broken lines
and nerve the rank and file of the
party for the shock of future battle.
The defiant and aggressive attitude Of
the Republican leaders, who, flushed
with victory and gorged with power,
boldly proclaim the coming of the
Empire and the overthrow of free,
elective government, should make the
organization of Jeflcrsonian Demo
cratic Associations in every portion of
the county necessity as we'll as a
duty. The modern representative of
the imperial ideas of Hamilton, will
on the 4th of next March occupy his
bribe-bought position of President of
the United States. Every aid that
can be given to the enemies of our
institutions will be accorded by him
in fulfllment Of the treaty Of Mentor.
The whole machinery of government
will be used to further the schemes of
these men who seek to erect upon the
ruins of the Republic a strong govern.
ment after the cast off model of Hamil-
ton. Now is the time, therefore, for
Democrats to form permanent clubs
and thus educate themselves to the
supreme necessities which the future
will impose upon them.
We notice that many of the Han
cock clubs throughout the State and
Nation are continuing their organiza-
tions, and are appropriately calling
themselves "Jeffersonian," in honor of
the immortal author of the Declara-
ton of independence, the founder of
the Democratic party and the apostle
of free government, Thomas Jefferson.
Judge J. S. Black, in letter accept
ing membership in the Jeiicrsonian
club, Of York, Pa, enjoins in patriotic
language the formation of these socie-
ties to the end that the party of con-
stitutional liberty should be at all
times armed and ready to meet the
assaults of the enemy. Here, in Cen
tire county, there is an opportunity of
organizing 4 club that will become a
power in the politics of the county.
The material is all upon the ground.
All that is necessary is to engage the
interest of the young and aggressive
men of the party in the project and it
will at once spring into full ncdged
existence. Think Of this Democrats,
and don't allow the occasion to pass.
Preserve your organization and be
ready for the foe. "IIe is thrice arm
ed who is armed for the right"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

THE Brooklyn, n. V, people are
again disturbed by the revival of the
war among the Presbyterian clergy
men. This time it is as to whether the
Rev. DR.. Talmage is a liar. 1t might
be worthy Of inquiry in pious circles
whether lying has not become respect.
able even when accompanied by an
oath. Some of our goody-goody men
seem to think and vote in that drec.
tion.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

Gov. CHARLES FOSTER has retired
from the Senatorial contest in Ohio.
This renders the election of John
Sherman certain beyond any reason
able doubt. Foster will no doubt be
given a position in Garfelds Cabinet
as a reward for his retirement from
the Ohio muddle.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

MosT Of the Republican Senators
indicate a desire for special session
of Congress. This is the only fair
explanation of their dilatory motions
and votes.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

MARSHAL KERNs, of Philadelphia,
has filed accounts in the Department
of Justice, at Washington, for the pay
Of his shoulder-hitters, ycleped deputy
marshals and supervisors of the last
election, for the sum of s62, 1900, of
which s55,l2000- is ior supervisors.
These valuable aids to Republican sue
cess are an expensive luxury to be
added to the ordinary expenses of
Philadelphia elections, which could
be dispensed with without injury to
the public service.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

The peanut crop Of Virginia, Tennes.
see and North Carolina this year is over
two million bushels, worth about g..
100000. peanut shells are largely used
70 adulterato ground coffee.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

MORMON enterprise is not favora.
bly, received in Idaho. The governor
of that territory, in his message to the
legislature, complains that polygamy
is being rapidly introduced into the
territory from Utah, and calls for
stringent measures to crush out the
practice.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

SENATOR THOMPSON retired from
the Navy Department on Monday
last to occupy the presidency of NJ.
de Lessep's Panama Company. Sec.
retary Ramsey took formal charge of
the Navy, to give Mr.. Hayes an op-
portunity to search for II suitable Ohio
man to occupy the vacant office. If n
suitable man cannot be found in Ohio.
our Harry White is not far from the
Ohio line, and might be induced to
accept.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

Mr.. HAYES has found room for
another Ohio man. Judge Wood ap-
pointed to succeed Judge Strong upon
the bench of the supreme court of the
United States is appointed ostensibly
from Alabama, but he is native of
the Buckeye State and carpet
bagger.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

IT having been discovered that
Boss Cameron could not provide seats
in the Senate for all the distinguished
Republicans Of Pittsburg, a meeting
of the Represcntatives-clect was held
and decided to give him his trusty
lieutenant, Harry Oliver. Kennedy
Moorehead, George Shiras and Judge
Agnew will probably step over the line
into Ohio and qualify themselves for
members of the Cabinet or Foreign
Missions. As Ohio men they will
be invincible.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-23

The Hon. Schuyler Colfax smiles
himself out of the ring Of candidates
for the Indiana Senatorship which he
was apprehensive the Garfield Repub.
licans might thrust upon him. But
why should he? Garfield's connection
with the Credit Mobilier swindle has
been condoned and why should not
the same measure Of mercy be meted
out to Colfax? Let smiling Schuyler
come to the front. 1t is true they
both told barcfaced lies but the one
is no worse than the other.