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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08
The Bribers.

salter, Petroff Rumbarger and
Crawford, four of the five fugitive riot
bribers, appeared Unexpectedly at
Harrisburg, on Monday, and delivered
themselves up to the Sheriff of Dauphin
county. Soon after it became known
that they were in custody, Judge Pear
son went to the prison and permitted
them to renew their bail bonds to APP
pear before him for sentence on the
26th instant to which time court had
previously adjourned. With this
short lease ofliberty they were permit.
ted to depart in peace to their respect
i've homes, privilege Of which they
soon availed themselves. 1t was ex,.
pected that Kemble would also put in
anaPpearance during the day, to have
his case disposed Of, for the time being,
in the same way, but at our latest adj
vices he had not done so. The Har-
risburg Patriot in commenting upon
this disposition of the cases, says
Thus the farce goes on. Instead of
submitting themselves for sentence so
that the law might be satisfied and the
scandal ended the defendants keep
ter eases before the public and az
gfavsgte the sentiment already excited
against them by their efforts to escape
the penalties of The law. 1t is un-
doubtedly an unpleasant thing to go
to jail, but few days delay will not
make ii more agreeable. This is a
government of law and public senti-
ment requires that the law shall be
vindicatej not that there shall be a
revengeful execution of the law, but
that q respect for the law shall be in.
culcaled to the end that evil minded
people may be deferred from commit
ing any wrong against society. There
fore many charitably disposed people
who might not be willing to pick out
these men for harsh punishment from
Others believed to be equally guilty,
are offended and alarmed at the APP
parent inefiicacy of the law in these
cases. II is one thing to appeal to the
mercy of the court but quite another
to attempt to evade its judgment"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

THE fences of Secretary Sherman
in Ohio being in very bad repair, to-
tally inadequate for the protection of
his premises from the predatory in
cursions of the Mulligan and third
term gunners in search of the game to
which the eminent fnancier claims an
exclusive right, he has absented himself
from his arduous duties of the Treas
ury Department to make improve
ments and repair damages. lie has
made a speech to his tenants and
friends appealing to them to keep
things in order during his absence.
What effect his appeal may have is
matter of great doubt as the demorali-
zation is widespread. Were his
speeches made in better temper the
case would be more hopeful. But find
ing ii again necessary, for the hundreth
time, to announce that he Is o candi-
date for the honors of the Chicago
Convention, he no doubt became riled,
and launched forth In violent philip
pic against the poor unoiIending
Rebel Brigadiers." In this temper
it Is not surprising that John forgot
himself In waving the bloody shirt"
as an attractive badge, when cool re-
Election would have admonishcd him
that it has lost It's effcct--that this
banner of Radicalism Is played out,
and that the. attempt to fiirt the
dirty miserable thing in the face Of
the intelligent people of Ohio, as else
where, could only have . damaging
influence. The people will make com.
parisons, and the secretary's speech
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

Mr.. James B. Anthony, of Belle town.
ship. Clearfield county, lost six child.
rem in one week with diptheria.
Readings new bank will be known AZ
the Commercial National Bank. Itcom.
mences under favorable auspices.
The Catholic temperance societies of
this State will hold State Convention
at Shenandoah on the third Monday
of June.
Dauphin county isexcited over case
of witchcrait, Mrs. Boyer, q reputable
woman, being charged with bewitching
a young woman named Kildey.
Colonel Benjamin Brownfield, living
near Uniontown, Fayette county, Il 100
years old. lie has l2 children, llO
grandchildren and 81 greatgrandchild.
rem.
An expedition about to sail from
Philadelphia with arms and muni-
tion for the Cuban service is under sur.
veillance of the Government aulhori.
ties.
George Punchard, widely known as
the author Of the History OF Congresa.
tionalisn," in his earlier years : minis.
ter, and formerly one of the editors of
the Boston Traveller. died on Friday,
aged II.
Fred Frb, Jr.. Of st. Joseph, NO., has
accepted challenge OF Captain A. II.
Boeardus to shoot 100 birds at thirty
yards. English rules, at st. Louis, this
month for $500 side.
While engaged in constructing the
iron bridge across the Hudson river 1t
Lansingburg, N. Y, on Thursday morn.
ing. ten men were precipitated forty.
seven feet into the river BY the break.
ing OF scatfold. Three Of the men
were badly but not seriously injured.
and one iost IN ere. Work On the
bridge has been temporarily suspended.
As an earnest Of the feeling Of conf
dence engendered by the result Of The
recent election AZ San Francisco II may
BE mentioned that the arms OF the mill
itary companies, which during the late
excitement we're removed 70 the central
Police Station for greater safety. have
been returned 10 the armories of the
respective companies. Il : very doubt.
fnl whether he election will b con-
tested by The Workingmen.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08
IL reference to the Senatorial dele
vate % the Democratieas State Conven-

IL reference TO the Senatorial dele
gate 10 the Democratieastate Conven-
ton from this Senatorial district, we
are authorized to state that Mr..
Spangler, the Chairman Of our county
committee, last week wrote to the
Chairmen of the committees in Clear
field and Clinton counties to ascertain
their wishes in relation to the meeting
of the conferees. In answer to his in
quiries he has a letter from Chairman
Burchfeld, of Clearfeld, suggesting
Friday, the 23d instant, and Bellefonte
as the time and place for the meeting.
Mr.. Spangler on the part of Centre
county, has acquiesced in this sugges-
tion, and it is TO be hoped that Clinton
county will do likewise, so that it may
be understood that the conferees will
meet in accordance with this arrange
ment and elect our Senatorial dele
gate.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

We desire TO call attention 10 the fact
that Mr.. G. +. Harlacher, of Centre Hall,
is at present engaged In the business of rem.
ovating feathers. He Is at present estab-
lished ii Levy's store room, at Milesburg,
and will remain there few weeks In
order TO give all persons in this neigh
borhood who have feather beds and
mattresses that they wish to have cieansed
an opportunity to call upon him. lie
claims to have the champion renovatof.
His process l. an entirely new one, and
performs ita work effectaal!y, without the
slightest injury to The feathers, b. the
joint action OF steam and cold air, drying
them By draught and not BY The old man.
ner Of baking them dry. lie win call for
beds, mattresses, &c, and return them
without extra charge, guaranteeing salts
faction In every case. Mr. Harlacher has
long been aTeaIdens Of Centre county, md
i reliable md Trustworthy man, q
whom work may be confidently entrusted.
We say thia from long acquaintance with
him and can therefore assure those having
anything - do In hIs line thai they will
consult lhelr interest b giving him thalF
patronage.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

The denomination of Dr.. Sherwood
BY Mr.. Hayes to be Census Supervisor
for Philadelphia received very un-
ccremonions treatment BY the Senate.
Il was promptly rejected without .
call Of the yea aud nays. The Senate
doe not propose 70 be trifed with.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

BILL KEMBLE, of division and
silence" memory was third-termei
and lieutenant to Don Cameron
What is he now? A fugitive from
Justice to avoid his first term under
sentence of the Dauphin county
Court.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

THE result of the election in San
Francisco is sweeping condemnation
Of the methods of Kearney and Kal.
loch the leaders Of disorder and ruff.
fianism in California. The determi.
nation of the business men and
friends of order to take the manage.
ment of affairs in their own hands, to
arrest disorder which has prevailed un-
der the lead of these men, has had its
legitimate result, the success of the
Citizen ticket and the overthrow of
the agitators, which appears to be COM
complete aud overwhelming. Kear-
ney is said to be very much subdued
and broken down and is not likely to
give the people much trouble in the
future.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

DAMAGING rumors are now floating
of corruption in the Post-otiice Depart.
ment at Washington in connection
with a Lottery Company which has
obtained exclusive privilege of circu-
lating its documents through the
United States Mail. 1t is said that
$4,000 affected the arrangement.
Whether the rumor is we'll founded
will soon be known, rs the Postmaster
General cannot afford to allow it to
remain unexplained.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

SENATOR WALLACE's committee re.
porting upon the question of political
assessments, quotes from the evidence
to show that both the letter aud spirit
of the statute on the subject have been
violated as we'll as that the plain
meaning of the order of the Presi-
dent relating to assessments for party
purposes has not been obeyed. In view
of the fact that the law is dead letter,
the committee has prepared and pre-
sented stringent bill. 1t prohibits
any official or employe of the United
States from contributing to any commit
tee or person for any political purpose
or paying any assessment or income or
lending or advancing any money with
the understanding that the same shall
be applied for political purposes.
Heads of departments are prohibited
from collecting or allowing to be coll
lected, money for political purposes.
The punishment on conviction of vio-
lating this law is imprisonment not ex-
ceeding six months, and, in the discre-
ton of the court, fine not exceeding
$4,000, and the person convicted shall
be forever thereafter disqualified from
holding any Office of honor, profit or
trust under the United States. ANY
officer of the United States who shall
violate any provision of this act shall,
in addition to such imprisonment and
fine, be deemed aud taken to have VA.
Gated the office by him held.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08


THE Marshal clause in the deficien-
cy bill which passed the Senate on
Thursday last, did not excite the vio-
lent political discussion anticipated by
many. Senator Edmunds had the op.
position to the clause relating to dep
uty election marshals all to himself.
lie was the only Senator who spoke
in opposition TO its passage-the only
one to insist that the different parties
ought not to be represented in these
guardians of a fair election. Conk-
ling and other stalwarts evidently
made an april Fool" of the Vermont
Senator by putting him forward as
the advocate of an exclusive partisan
election supervision and then retired
to enjoy their joke on his yerdancr.
The bill as passed provides for the ap-
pointment of these marshals by the
Circuit Courts in equal numbers from
each party, known to be of good
moral character. No chance here for
FOUNDERS and thieves.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

INDIAN RELIcs.--In various parts of
our country, notably along the lower
Bald Eagle valley, traces of the copper
hued race who were owners and inhabi-
iants Of the country when it was vet in
It's native wIldness exist in great num-
bers, even at this late day, and are fre-
qnently discovered by farmers and others
whose occupations take :hem to the wood.
and fields. The latest of these discoveries
OF Importance which has come to our
notice, WAS made by Mr.. John w. Gard
ner, of Howard, on wood lot, now own.
cd by Mr.. Gardner, but until recently be.
longing 10 the estate of the late e1 Gov.
Packer, on the north side Of Bald Eagle
creek, and little west OF the village of
Howard. This wood lot lies on steep
bank Immediately on the creek, and was
crossed by the prominent Indian trail
lending from Great Tsland-now Lock
Haven-up the Bald Eagle, to Howard,
and from thence out to Snow Shoe.
and Clearfeld. This trail crossed Bald
Eagle creek at the point above men.
toned, whore the water is quite shallow.
and from the time of the fret settlers has
been known as Indian Rifle. Probably
because of its stecpness this bank had
never been cleared, and had upon it some
hne large oaks, Of sPparen, great age. In
working one Of these old oaks-some
three feet in disneter-up for posts, few
weeks ago, Mr.. Gardner noticed. within
abouttwo inches OF its centre, IA remarkably
well-dcfncd, and well preserved axe mark.
evidently made by very small and very
'duli axe or hatchet, and upon fully expos.
ing it 10 view, and counting the growths
which had accumulated outside of il. It
was found 10 have been made one hum
dred and seventy-two years ago. This
takes it back to l70s, or twenty-four
years before the birth of Washington.
At the time the cut waa made the tree was
but a sapling, of about four inches in diam.
eter, and the chip marks OF the evidently
dull tool can be seen as distinctly as
though they had been made within the
year. At the same time at which we saw
this, We were shown nm old hatchet. found
by ex.Commissioner J Newlin Hall, bur-
led deep In the ground, under large tree
which he had occasion TO remove lately.
and which stood close beside the same
trail, and not more than sixty or seventy
rods distant from the marked tree found
by Mr.. Gardner. The hatchet had evil
IDENTIFY been lost many years ago, and the
tree had grown over it. 1t il not impos.
sible that it is one of those given the In
dians by Penn at his treaty with them un-
der the great elm; and it docs not require
very great stretch of imagination to be-
lievo that il is the same one with which
the marks were made on the oak sapling
in l70s. Both these interesting relics Of
the old inhabitants Of, or traveller. through.
the Bald Eagle valley, have been left at
our Office fer few days, for the inspection
of those interested in such matters.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

GENERAL HANCOCK is q weighty
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for President. He tips the scale
at t,co hundred and eighty-Seuen pounds.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

Ex-SEcRErARY Cox, of Ohio, late
of the Interior department, speaks
thus of the candidacy of Mr.. Blaine
for the Presidency. His nomination
would open our campaign in scandal,
and put our party on the defensive
from the beginning. Il il not clear
that under such n cloud he would
command the German vote any more
certainly than would Grant, and he
would surely lose much of the indie
pendant and liberal vote, 20 much
needed to assure \ victory"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08
FIRE CoMpASr FEsrlvAL.-Neatness

FIRE COMPANY FEsTiyAL.-Neatness is
next to virtue. The Logan Fire Company
find that their uniforms are in q sadly
worn, dilapidated condition, and as Deco
ration day and other grand national
events approach, they become cognizsnt
of the fact that they will cut but sorry
figure IL they appear upon the streets in
their present threadbare uniforms. In
deed, some members of the company find
that those indispensable garments called
pants are certainly non est, and they do
not wish TO shock proper sensitiveness BY
appearing without them. Therefore, they
would beg permission 10 announce that on
the evenings of Friday and Saturday, the
10th and 18th instants, they will hold
festival. The proceeds will be applied 10
the purchase of suitable new uniforms.
AL the deiicacies of the season will be
provided and, of curse, the presence and
patronage of citizens Is requested.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

STATE TREASURER BUTLER has ap-
pointed William Levisse, of the Pitts
burg tax office, cashier of the Treas
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08


IT is said that arrangements are be-
ing made to bulldoze the Chicago Con-
vention to prevent the nomination of
Notwithstanding a second nomina-
ton in case he should be the successful
candidate. The Duke" as Grant is
now familiarly called, is one not easily
frightened at trifes, and his principal
lieutenants, Conkling and Cameron
only need this kind of stirring up to
bring out the full measure of their
courage and rt ,ources. Witness their
management of the Pennsylvania and
New York State conventions, where
they acted as skirmishers for the
Grant boom.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

THE Republicans of York county,
following the lead of Lancaster, have
held meetings and demanded a new
deal They are for Blaine. 4 county
convention on Friday last declared in
favor of the election of new delegates
to the National convention, and ask
the other counties in the congressional
district to unite in the movement.
This is another treason in Don's ranch
requiring prompt attention
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08
The Crntre 9rmofrat.
Terms $3.50 per Annum, in Advance
Thursday Morning, April 8, 1880.

$ T. sHuGERr and r. H. FORSTER, Editors.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-07

Now lot this committee see to II that entire
competency in all the requisites, that sterling
integrity, etc., be the governing considera-
ton with them and they will receive the
moral and constant support of not only
every true member Of the party, but of num-
berless good citizens whom they will under
other circumstances lose. Certain II is they
and Chairman Bower shall have ours, be this
little or much, if they shall conform to the
propositions we have suggested, or lose it If
serious error shall be committed. This
has been the position of the HERALD, con-
sistent and unwayering for the past year and
over, and this il the position we shall main
tain so long ms we understand what justice
and right and fair dealing and sound princi-
piles and honest policies are. And in this let
it be assumed that we represent fearful
quantity of moral power in the breasts of all
good citizens, and which will always, sooner
or later, assert itself in the true interests Of
the State and the real progress of IN ad-
vancing enlightenment.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-07

was received an the following board of ap-
praisers appointed Judge Lathrop, Kahn
and Terry.
The Mayor retired fora few minutes and
Alderman Ervay presided.
The Committee on Public Buildings and
Markets reported favorably on the work
done on the East Dallas engine-house and
the Secretary was ordered to draw warrant
to pay for the work done.
A letter from the Silsby Manufacturing
company was read and referred to the Com
mittoe on Fire Department,
The petition of Sanger Bros. asking that
the iron steps be permitted to remain in front
of their place of business was read and re-
f'rred to the Committee on Streets and
Bridges
A petition from citizens and property
holders in the First wa'd, praying for the re-
moval of the houses of prostitution to more
remote quarter, was reud and referred to the
Police Board.
The petition of r. S. Rosser praying to be
relieved of Il fine imposed in the Mayor
court, was referred to the Police Board.
A communication from the City Marshal
asking to be given two extra policemen for
night duty, was referred to the Police Board
Alderman 1illman offered the following
Resolved, That committee of three be
appointed to examine the feasibility of levy
ing special tax of one. quarter of one per
cent. for the purpose of keeping up the fire
department; and further, q special tax OF
same amount for street and bridge purposes
The Mayor appointed Aldermen Tillman,
Ervay and Ballard MS the committee
Council adjourned.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-07
1.-THE sCYENE GANG. "
They visit the City Once More and
Another Disgraceful, One-Sided
Fight IL the Result.

"The Scyene gang" BY which more ex-
pressive than elegant name certain element
residing in the eastern portion Of this county
are known, came to Dallas again yesterday
and the same disgraceful conduct that has
characterized their presence heretofore in
this city was the result, As usual they
brought up at "Point Breeze,
their notorious resort in East Dallas.
A dispute and fight WAS the
outcome of horse-trade transaction. Tom
Ramsey, well-known horse-frader of the
city, was interested on the one side and one
of the "Scyene gang" on the other. After
the trade the question of the probable weight
of the animal came up. OF course the
"gang" disagreed with Ramscy's idea of the
animals wordupois, aul to back up their
opinion resorted to their customary muscle
mathematics ono man. The fight
had gotten under good Roadway when
Deputy Sheriff George Miller and Constable
Spillers, returning from official business
in the country, discovered it
Mt a distance, and galloped
up to preserve the peace. They found six of
seven OF the gang" beating Ramsey, who lay
PROSTATE, bruised and bloody on the ground,
The two officers separated the combatants
md rescued Ramsey from what would I'M
douhtedly proved II fatal atlray for him. Ills
head aud ince were beaten up badly Nnd cut
in several places and he was las bloody us n
stuck hog One eve was swollen up and
bulged out rs if the loss of its sight was Ger.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-07

E5aOAice of Texas Trunk Railroad, Dallas,
Texas, March %. lSsO. Notice is hereby given
that no person is authorized to contracts debt
for or against the Texas frank RailroNd Com
pany, except Hayes Lousee, the purchasing
agent OF said road, or NJ. HENDERSON,
General Mana pr.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-07

j. NJ. Dawson, of Fort Worth, is in the
city,
Judge j. w. Ferris, of WsXahachie, was
in the city yesterday.
Hon. w. B. Clemens, of Henrietta county,
Judge of Clay county is in the city.
Mr.. u. l.. Wepf proprietor of the Terrell
Times, is in the city, aud paid us call yes
terday.
Mrs. Hough and daughter Of Denison
who have been visiting Miss Maggie Shea
returned home yesterday.
Deputy Revenue Collector G. NJ Camp-
bell, vice Judge Bently, has taken formal
charge of the office here. He is genial
whole-souled gentlemen.