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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-03
A Few Law Points for the People.

From the Beaver Star.
A parole gift Of personal property
must be accompanied by possession.
The attempt to commit a felony or
misdemeanor, is an indictable ofiense.
1t is larceny to appropriate goods mis-
laid or left by mistake.
A verbal release of debt, not founded
on valuable consideration, will not
bar an action.
Guardians, if practicable, must lend
out money of their wards, on good
security, and must collect the interest
annually.
Any one who takes possession of a
minors estate without authority OF law
may be liable as a guardian.
The voluntary concurrence of compe'
tent minds is required to make a valid
contract If deception be practiced, by
either of the parties, in matter, or
either be so intoxicated as to be unable
to comprehend the nature iand effect
of the transaction, this inyalidates the
contract.
The father is the natural guardian
and custodian of his children, but, in
the case of separation, their custody
may be given to the mother, il the
father is, from any cause, unfit for their
control, or unable to support them.
An action for the recovery of specific
property can be brought without giving
the bond specified in the code, when
the simple question of title is tried,
and the possession of the property left
undisturbed.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse OF
crime. But ignorance OF facts may
render civil contract voidable.
There is no warranty TO title in an
administrators sale, but personal rep.
resentative is bound to make to the
purchaser valid conveyance OF such
title as his decedent had. lie is liable
personally, for all damages arising from
his failure to follow the law.
1t is violation of the law for the
occupiers of lands under a common
fence, 10 turn their stock within the
general enclosure, during the cropping
season. The party so offending com.
mits an indictable offense, and is civilly
liable for all damages that ensue.
If any administrator or executor gives
a note, or makes any other contract in
his representative capacity, which the
law does not authorize, he fails to bind
the estate, but is individually liable
upon the same.
The law presumes that every person
intends to do what he does.
Drunkenness is no excuse for crime.
y person may have his domicil in
one county or State, and citizenship
in another. Citizenship is not lost or
changed by residence abroad, so long
as "the intention to return" exists.
An unwrltten will of personal prop.
erty is valid when the property does
not exceed $780, and the bequest is
made during the last sickness Of the
deceased.
The mortgage and not the mort
gagor, must pay the fees for recording
the mortgage.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-03
The Four Bishops.

One of the duties of the General Con.
ference of the NJ. +. Church now in ses.
sion at Cincinnati, was the election Of
four Bishops. The slate was "blocked
OUT for colored and German Bishop,
but the votes did not tally in that way.
They are all Yankees, as follows:
Henry w. Warren is q native Of Mass.
achusetts and graduate of the Wesley.
an University at Middleton, Connect.
cut. lie took his degree in 1853 ;
taught the classics in Wilbraham Semi.
nary for two years, and then joined the
New England Conference. At the time
of his election he was Pastor of the
Arch Street Church, Philadelphia, and
member Of the Philadelphia Confer.
ence. lie has long been prolific writ.
er for church and other periodicals, and
is author Of volume giving q record OF
extended travel in Europe. lie is also
writer on Astronomy, and frequently
lectured on that subject, some of his
latest lectures being delivered in this
city. lie is in the prime of life. Ills
brother, president of the Boston Uni.
versity, is. like himself, distinguished
for scholarly attainments.
Cyrus ID. Foss, d. d., Is by birth q
New Yorker, and like Warren, q gradu.
ate of Wesleyan University, finishing
his studies here one year later than
Warren. lie also spent two years as
teacher after graduating, serving in the
Seminary In Armenia, New York. In
1857 he entered the ministry and filed
various stations until 1875, when he
was chosen president Of his Alma Ma.
ter. The Institution has been very
prosperous under his administration, az
the influence of DIR. Foss was felt every.
where in the denomination, and attract
ed not only students, but financial aid
to il. lie is one of the finest orators oI
the day, with q strong constitution and
high ambition 10 leave the world better
than he found it.
John f. Hurst, d. d., Is a native o
Maryland, and OF the same age as DIR
Foss, both born in 1884. After leavins
college, he also taught the ancient Ian
guages for couple of years, in HeddinJ
Institute, New York. lie then went L
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pany, regular dividends being paid on
the bonds, and $4,000 year license
passing to the Landgrave Of Hesse-
Homburg, Wiesbaden and Monaco
were simply gold mines.
In England gambling prevailed ex-
tensively during the reign Of Henry
Will, the king himself being game
ster Of the most unscrupulous sort.
But the real age Of gaming in Albion
commenced about 1777, with the so
styled club-houses. At the Carlton
House, in Pail Mall, play was con
slant. A few years later, Morley's
gambling house became famous for the
number of young clerks who plunder-
ed their masters in order to play
there. Faro was the favorite game at
first. When it dropped out of fashion
macao took its place. Hazard was
never entirely neglected, however, and
whist began to be played for stakes.
Walther's club, so.called after an
old chef Of George ", who ran it,
was favorite resort. Beau Brum-
nell was one Of its staunchest support
ers. The Union, Cocoa Tree and Ora.
hams also saw very heavy play. At
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-03

Broom street pawnbroker, this excep.
ton was supposed to be Judas lscariot
AS the last Apostle slid from view the
cock wildly Tapped his wings, stretched
forward his neck, and gave the shrill
characteristic crow of his species, then
all settled down into quiet. Like a
horse race, it was hardly commenced
before it was finished. Some Of the
crowd hestated and fingered about n
moment evidently expecting the round
dozen of pedestrians to come out on
their second lap, but as the knowing
ones hurried away, the crowd dissolved,
seemingly of but one opinion, that the
Strassbarg clock is very curious, but a
little, yes just little fiat and as
one French victim lat least he consid.
cred himself SUCH told me in his native
tongue, and with the usual accompani-
ment of theatrical display, "Well, in
deed, mon well-yes think
the clock was hardly worth my trip
from Paris to see it, for, you know,
Strassburg is great many kilometers
from Paris, but for all that, you know,
can say | saw it," Then he winked
one eye. shrugged his shoulders, poked
me in the ribs with his finger, lifted his
hat and disappeared out of the door,
determined to be fully satisfied.
Own F. JOHNSON.
HARRISBURG, May %, 1880.
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THERE is probably nothing 70 OK.
hilerating in the experience Of the
amateur gardener a. when he -tcps
upon the hoe and the responsive han.
die Immediately arises TO implant
fervent kiss between his ewes.
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THE STRASSBURG CLOCK.
A Visit to the Famous City and its
Cathedral.

THE GtppY HEIGHT OF THE WONDERFUL
sTEEpLE-AroLLo AND THE TWELVE
AposTLEs-A PEOPLE OF DOUBT
Full NATIoNALITY--PATE
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the first named the most conspicuou.
player was Colonel Aubrey, a clever
man and good player, who had been
twice TO India and made two fortune
and who played day and night. Lord
Rivers, one of Whites patrons, wa.
known in Paris as the Wellington Of
play. 1t is said Of him that he once
lost e., 400 at whist by not remember.
ing that the seven Of hearts was in
Rivers played the highest stake. ever
known to hazard and at one time !.
known to have potted 100000 at one
sitting.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-03

A MAN was asked the other dav
how many children he had, and he
replied, Give boys, and each boy ha.
two sisters" This may be called the
new puzzle of fifteen for those who
think he has an unusually laryc
family.
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DENNSYLvANIA RAILROAD.

Il -tPhiladelphia and Erie Division. ton and
after December II, Is51
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pALD EAGLE VALLEY RAIL.

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29
Obituaries.

KILBuRN.-Mrs. Adeline S. Owen, wife OF Ed.
ward Kilburn. Esq, and daughter of the late Joel
and Amelia Owen of St. Johnsbury Center, died
in Littleton, New Hampshire, December 13, al
the age Of fifty years She WAS highly esteemed
member of the Congregational church in Little
ton, a faithful and devoted wife and mother and
greatly esteemed by all who knew her. The
funeral services were performed by her former
pastor at st. Johnsbury Center, Rev. j. p. Stone,
now of Dalton, New Hampshire.
GEORGE ELIoT.-Mrs. Marion Evans Cross, OF
as she is popularity known, George Eliot, died in
London Wednesday night at the age Of sixty
years. With the dying year goes out one of the
brightest intellectual lights this century has pro
duced. Story tellers more skillful in laying deep
plots or in the portrature Of character have writ
ten, but her efforts in this direction have been mar
velous. Penetrating and developing the history Of
souls was her favorite and inspiring occupation
and it is this quality, in the main. that has given
her powerful hold upon the sympathies Of the
world of readers. She was born in Warwickshirs
in 1920 and began her literary career in 1857 by
contributing Scenes of Clerical Life" to Black
moods Magazine. This work was well received
but did not bring her into general notice. Blu,
her next novel, Adam Bede, which appeared
in 1859, was hailed literary event of the first
magnitude and she became famous. The Mil
on the Floss, which followed in 1860, and Silas
Warner, In 1861 added appreciably to her repu
taton. Her next work, Romola, was less favora
bly, received, because, as appreciative critics main
tain. it was too far above the popular comprehen.
sion; but as time passes away the work will be
conceded to be her masterpiece In 1866, she
more than retrieved whatever popularity she may
have lost through Romola. by Felix Holt the Rad
ical In 1871 appeared Middemarch, pronounced
by many of her admirers her greatest effort, and
the remarkable series was concluded in 1876 with
Daniel Deronda, which IL still fresh in the public
mind. She performed considerable other literary
work, but nothing of the first Importance. Her
principal poetical works are the Spanish Student
and the Legend of Jubal both OF which were well
received but have not the enduring quality of heI
novels,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

TEMPLE OF HONOR IN ELY.--There are but few
persons aware Of the great amount OF good done
by this temperance organization in the village at
the mines. No ladies admitted, and it il
composed mostly of Englishmen who are en-
poyed there. II a member is sick he draws
certain sum for each week. and il a death occurs
in the family Of member he is assisted in the
expenses Except in its beneficiary character, it
does not materially differ from the order of Good
Tempars. But more, and better than this, it has
within its brotherhood many who have been
drinking as daily habit, and occasionally to ex-
cess. Many men Of fine talents, but away
from all home restraints and Influences and in
foreign land they form companionship where
the wine cup is offered instead of the hand Of
friendship and welcome In the Temple OF Honor
and Temperance they meet once week, usually
Saturday evenings, and spend the time in an in
tellectual and improving manner, and go to their
homes with clean consciences and untainted
breath. Young men are almost weekly admitted
who would honor any fraternity, and it is to be
hoped that 1t may long flourish and increase A
great change has taken place here within few
years in regard to drunkenness This is largely
due to Mr.. Ely, who dsmisses, without any core
mony, any one he finds guilty OF drunkenness or
quarreling. II one happens to be overcome by n
drop too much, 1t is comcal to witness his efforts
made TO keep out of sight OF " the old man." for
well he knows his fate II he does not Such
course will in time purify community and raise
it to a good healthy standard and we honor any
many or fraternity who will do such work in a
place like this.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

DPHTHERIA prevails to such extent in
Buffalo that all the public schools have been
closed
JUSTICE CLIFFORD grows worse. He is suffer-
ing from softening of the brain, and his condition
| is hopeless.
| The public debt Of Canada has increased nine
and half millions during the year ending the
| 30th Of June.
Mus. EMMA w. SHELTON observed the one hun
dred and third anniversary of her birthday in
Boston on Saturday. She is the Oldest person at
the Hub.
Two Of General Garfeds sons are to enter
Williams college next year. One is seventeen
the other fifteen, and both are said to be bright
and intelligent.
| A CINCINNATI man turned his blind daughter
into the street, though amply able to support her.
because she refused to commit suicide with the
poison which he provided.
THERE are crowded into the miserable houses
of one block in the tenement district of New York
more people than live on the whole OF Fifth
avenue which is three miles long
MILE. SARA BERNHARDT concluded her Bos-
ton engagement Saturday night. The receipts
for the two weeks were $40, 1877 20, and the aver
age for each performance, S3,7Sl.3.
Mr.. WILLIAM H. ENGLISH this year pays taxes
on property in indianapolis alone valued at $685.,
345. which does not include his property in other
| parts Of the state nor his bonds and stocks
| IT is stated that during the holidays the Land
| League, to give the English people convincing
proof of the power and secrecy Of their organiza-
ton, will strike a startling blow in the heart of
| London itself
| The annual report OF Plymouth church, Brook
Ign, shows the present membership to be 2 ,49l.
The amount received for pew-rent was $40 900,
and with the collections, etc the total reached
was S54, 076S6.
AN old soldier named Henry Hank, who had
been unsuccessful in his efforts to secure PEN
sion, went to General B. F. Buffers house in
Washington last Saturday night and broke all the
windows within his reach.
| Mrs HAYES will present to the president-elect
| and Mrs. Garfield fine sdeboard and extension
table for the dining-room OF the White House.
They are Of solid mahogany, carved in Cincin-
natl in FERNS flowers and leaves.
EX-GOVERNOR wARMoTH and other Louisiana
sugar planters on the lower Mississippi river are
to have telephone wire forty-fve miles long
strung to their plantations from New Orleans, so
that they eau order city supplies and luxures by
word of mouth
THE first trial of the electric light in the Hoosac
tunnel has been made with success. Two ordinary
brush lamps were used. also locomotive head
light. The lights were arranged on platform
car so as to throw the light in advance. 1t was
equal in brilliancy to 1000 candles.
|
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

BARRE,-The granite OF the mausoeum spoken
OF In late issue OF your paper at Cuttingsvlle
was cut at Barre by Wetmore Morse. This
hrm employed sixty stone cutters the past season,
but have now reduced their cutters To twenty
eight for the winter and will probably enlarge
again in the spring The academy suspended
school exercises on Saturday and Monday. The
academy has but fifty students this winter as
many from the upper classes are out teaching, 49,,
Our college boys are home for the holidays, and
we are glad, also to see the faces OF many others
who have been absent from town for the mast few
montbs parlav Cbanalor hos ia. 80 tDA y,
,''',,s," .,. 80 ', "a' '.' INC Joo y,
puiiuing nus new houseto Albert Dodge and Virgil
Ayers >. Miss Clara Peck, who formerly taught
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field, was elected superintendent of education
Thursday evening by a very fattering majority.
MIR. Dart was member of the house in 1874 and
and 1878, serving on the committee on education.
In the latter year he was elected trustee Of the
University of Vermont. lie was made chairman of
the committee on education at the past ses-
sion He is a farmer and practical teacher OF
large experience clear and easy speaker, and will
undoubtedly make an efficient superintendent.
A pleasant presentation occurred at the morn
ing prayer-meetng of Thursday at the state
house. Chaplain Currier Of the house. in few
words, presented thirty dollars which had been
contributed by the friends of the meeting, to Ar
thur L. Jameson clerk in sergeant-at-arms' office,
for his faithfulness as organst at the meetings
during the session. lie was taken by surprise,
but expressed his thanks very happily The organ
for the use of this meeting has been generously
furnished by Senator Fuller of Brattleboro. 1t has
added greatly to the interest Of what has proved
to be a useful devotional meeting to many mem
bers Of this general assembly. The last meeting
was held Thursday morning and was one that will
be remembered.
THE election of Mr.. Wayne Bailey, the courte-
Gus and efficient assistant doorkeeper of the
house, to the office Of railroad commissioner was
graceful act on the part of the joint assembly
Thursday evening. Mr. Bailey has won the respect
and genuine good will of every member as well
as every visitor to the house during the past
session, by his quiet and unassumng discharge of
his duties We heartily congratulate him on his
promotion As further token of the esteem in
which Mr.. Bailey is held by the members and
attaches of the house, he was made the sur
prised recipient of a purse of $40. Colonel
George w. Hooker made a felictous presentation
speech, to which Mr.. Bailey responded in feel
ing speech of thanks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

In SOUTH REApsBoRo.--T dwelling-house Of
E. Y. Goldthwait was destroyed Wednesday, by
an incendary FIRE Loss 81 900; no insurance
In RIcnMoNp.-w have received the fol-
lowing special despatch from our Richmond cor
respondent: December 49, 1Ss0-About half
past four o'clock this morning fire was discovered
In the wooden ell Of the hotel building occupied
by c. N Jacobs AZ grocery store. passing
locomotive gave the alarm, but the flames had
gained too much Roadway to save any portion Of
the building Most of the hotel furniture was
saved. The losers are C. w. Jacobs grocery, total
loss partially insured; Andrew Henly aud $. II.
Clark, shoe shop, partial loss; N. Love, hotel
building Total loss), insured and r. j. Coffey,
furniture, about five hundred dollars, which was
insured. Cause of fire unknown"
In ST. Shortly after four o'clock
cred in barrow block, St. Adams. The first story
of the block was occupied by A. J. Hyde, grocer,
and by NJ. W. Beardsley, boots and shoes. The
second story was occupied by c. j. Bradley, furnl-
ture and upholstery goods Mr. Hyde estimates
his loss at about $500; fully insured. Mr..
Beardsey's loss was light Mr. Bradley's loss is
estimated at $1,000 no insurance. Mrs c. j.
Bradley, dealer in hair work, also occupied the
building. Her loss is protected by an insurance
of $3.50. Mr.. Bradley had recently received new
holiday goods and many articles of furniture be-
longing to citizens in the village in the store for
repairs were lost The building, which was Of
brick. was owned by A. o. Burton, Insurance
$40, 600 loss not known.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29
Boston Produce Market.

PoTAToES.-Choc lots OF Vermont Rose sell at 6O65c
Prolfcs also command 6O65c, and other kinds 5055c q
bushel.
BEANS.-sales of choice mediums at Sl756ol IS az
bushel Pea beans sell well at sls0@ 80, yellow eyes
ssegz'lo ana red Kidneys at sl159l.p " bushel.
HAY AND SrRAW.-IIay has been in fair demand with
sales OF choice northern and eastern at s23 and ordinary
at s2O2 d ton. Rye straw has ruled steady at s26ls *
ton.
CHEESEsaes to the trade have been made at l2S1l9c
for choice and ll2c q n for fair TO good. Holders
lots refuse to sell under l24G2c q H. and getting
these figures for small lots but for most Of the cheese
arriving l3c ia full selling rate Really fine quality Is
and dealers who have any such on hand
confident that they can get their prices for it.
BUTrER.The market has developed an easier tone fol
all kinds except fancy lots, owing the very light
and in order to make sales in round lots concessions of l2
u ID would have TO be made Some fine western cream
cries, made from the milk Of grain fed cows, are
arriving, which command 3i35c f n. but after passnl
these IL hard to make sales $780, and northern
creameres that called choice hard to sell 2s@0c
For the hesitate made dairy coming in 2sc is top price
and for most of the winter ds northern there
buyers at over ?6c IL 70 Straight diaries selling mod
erately at 226e25c IL 10, and only the will com
Inand the outside price.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

ELY.-Christmas was celebrated at the mines
by an entertainment in the hall, and Christmas
trees, from which many acceptable presents were
distributed. Rev. Mr.. Frost received a nice over
coat and other articles. The presents were mostly
for children Of the sunday-school The enter
tainment consisted OF dialogues, Rotations and
music. W. james presided at the organ in his
own smooth and easy style, and, by the way, we
are rather proud Of our young organist The
speaking and dialogues were given in lively
and natural manner, and without trace of stage
manner or tone, which is more than can be said
of many trained actors. The patent medicine
man " had a glib tongue, and the colored person
evidently had the gift of song as well as of speech
The aged lover was well acted and many con-
lectures were given to whose face was beneath
the mask, and the handsome young lover in
swallow tail coat and white vest was evidently
used TO it. Where all did so well it is difficult to
specify but we must not omit to say that the
little girls did beautifully az well as the larger
ones, The hall was completely filed and nobody
minded being crowded, for the sake of good
time