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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-17
A Morning star OF Memory.

The Chicago Times relates sad but
beautiful incident of woman's devotion.
In the fashionable west division of the
city there lived young couple who
were engaged to be married, but ere the
ceremony had been performed the gen.
tleman was taken down with that most
loathsome of diseases, smallpox, and
was conveyed TO the pesthouse. Thither
the young lady followed, and there she
nursed him back TO life but not to one
Of its greatest blessings. The case de-
veloped into the dreadful type known
as continent" and when the young
lover arose from his couch he realized
the doom of desolation entailed upon
him-he was stricken blind. And now,
says the Times, while the warm sun Is
waking into vernal beauty park and
boulevard, and while the shade trees
are throwing out their umbrageous love
illness, a stalwart man, erect and stately
still, although destitute of vision and
with face Scared by that fell malady,
may be seen walking slowly amid the
beauties of the summer time, and By his
si6e young girl, upon whom he leans for
guidance. and who is to him "the morn
ing star Of memory that cannot fade or
faint. or die until the last dread sum-
mons make even such sublime devotion
vain to preserve n life that must be.
withoutsue solace, worthless and DESC
Late beyond expression.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-17
I'm One Lifetime.

Some one has recently written: am
not nm old man; yet in material things
have seen the creation of new world.
l am contemporary with the railroad.
the telegraph, the steamship, the photo
graph, the sewing machine, the steam
plow, the friction match. gaslight,
chloroform, nitro-glycerine, the moni-
tor, the caloric engine, the California
gold discoveries, the oil well discoveries,
gutta percna, canned fruits, the electric
light, the telephone, etc. These are
some of the footprints of material pro-
gress of the present generation. DO you
think the moral world will remain the
same as heforeF That society will re-
main unaffected by these changesP IL
you do, let me call your attention 10 the
tact that the same generation has seen
the abolition of slavery On grand scale,
the ascendancy Of republican America.
the opening OF China and Japan, the In
stitution of worlds fairs, and the agita-
ton for the freedom of women. And
the ma ch Is steadily on. with accelerat-
Ing motion. What Il its meaningP
Where will Il endP
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-17
Tho " Great Hurricane. -

The most terrible wind storms d moo
occur In this latitude. What is known
as the great hurricane started from
Barbadoes October 10, 1870, engulfed an
English feet anchort d before st. Lucia,
ravaged that island, where six thou
sand lives were lost, travelled 10 Mar
Unique, where IL sunk French fleet OF
forty ships, carrying four thousand sol.
diers, devastated st. Domingo. ST. Vim
cent, st. Eustache and Porto Rico, and
sunk many vessels sailing In the track
of the cyclone. Nine thousand per-
sons perished at Martinique and a
thousand at st. Pierre. At Port Royal
I.4O0 houses were blown down, and
1900 sick and wounded were buried
beneath the walls of the hospital.
Great as has been the suffering and loss
OF life from tornadoes in this country,
they cannot be compared 70 this truly
great hurricane of century ago.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-17
APREE PRESS.
some Of r.s Advantage Tsr.s,x seated

The beautiful sdea of getting some
thing for nothing Is nowhere more
| readily traceable than in a newspaper
office.
So much has been spoken, written
and sung about free press, that peo
rle have come TO accept the term In n
sense altogether too literal.
If Il man las scheme of any kind
terminating he just steps into the edi-
torial room and details IL with the re-
mark IN not quite ready to advertise
yet, but few words will help me along. :"
He gets the few words and never gets
ready TO advertise.
Two tickets admitting lady and gent
to the &c. r. x. M. T.'s grand ball ," {"
are expected TO produce a six-line To-
cal and Il quarter of column descrip-
tion OF the ladies' toilets after the ball
Is over.
Church fairs and the like are worse
than balls. They never leave tickets,
but demand more space, because "it's
matter of news and a help TO the
cause"
Should a boy saw off his finger, "Dr.
c. D. Plaster dressed the wound with
great skill" would be a graceful way of
stating it. and besides it Is "unprofes-
sional" to advertise.
The patent rat-trap man brings in one
Of his combinations of wire and moldy
cheese bait, sticks IL under the editors
nose, und explains how they catch 'em
every time the spring works. Its
something Of interest 10 the community,
and il you put in piece save me dozen
papers," which he quietly walks off
with as though he had bestowed favor
in allowing editorial eyes to gaze on
such marvel of intricacy.
An invitation Ito come down and
write up our establishment Is n great
deal more common than two-souqre
lad from the same firm. News, ,,apers
must be filled up with something or
other, you know.
The lawyer, with strong prejudices
against advertising, is fond of seeing
his cases reported in full in the news
papers, with an occasional reference TO
his exceedingly able manner of con-
ducting the same. 1t is cheaper than
advertising.
In fact everybody, from n to lizard,
" no has an axe TO grind. asks the news
papers to turn the crank, and forgets 10
even say thank you, but will kindly
take free copy OF the paper rs part pay
for furnishing news.
The press being free" all hands seem
bound to get aboard and ride it to death.
That is why newspapers are 30 rich that
they can afford to pay double price for
white paper, and never ask Congress TO
aid them by removing the duty on wood
pulp.-NeD Hduen Register.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-17
Endurance.

How much the heart may bear and yet no
break,
How much the flesh may suffer and not del
question much if any pain or ache
OF soul or body brings our end more nigh.
Death chooses his own time, till that has come
All evils may be borne.
We shrink and shudder at the surgeons knife
Each nerve recoiling from the cruel steel
Whose edge seems searching for the quivering
life;
Yet to our sense the bitter pangs reveal
That still, although the trembling flesh be
torn,
This, also, can be borne.
We see a sorrow rising in our way,
And try to fiee from the approaching i'll;
We seek some small escape, we weep and
pray,
But when the blow tails, then our hearts
are still 4n.
Not that the pain is oil its sharpness shorn,
But yet it can be borne.
We wind our lite about another life; "
We hold it closer, dearer than our own
Anon it faints and falls in deadly strife,
Leaving us stunned, and stricken and alone;
But, oh, we do not die with those We mourn;
This, also can be borne.
Behold, we live through all things, famine,
thirst
Bereavement, pain, all grief and misery,
All woe and sorrow; life infiots its worst
On sould and body, but we cannot die,
Though we be sick and tired and faint and
worn;
Lo, all things can be borne.
-Eiisa6sth yAkers Allen.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-17

"5ilence Is golden" Aunt. "Has
any one been Mt these preservesP
dead silence. Have you touched
them, JimmyP" Jimmy: "Pa never
lows me 10 talk mt dinner"
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGS.

Sir Bartle Frere's recall has caused pro- found agitation in South Africa.
 The British ironclad which went ashore has been got afoat by the assistance of the French and Russian admirals at the China station. She is said to have received but lit tie damage.
 In the elections for members of the coun- cils general in Franco the Republicans have elected 900 members and the Conservatives 3s2. Second ballots are necessary in 125 can tons, The total Republican gain is 243.
 James H. Riley, of Saratoga, has received a challenge from Warren Smith, of Halifax, for three mile race for stake of $1,000 a side Riley accepts. Strong efforts, which will probably succeed, will be made to have the contest take place on Saratoga Lake some time in September.
 Sallie Moore (coloreO while in charge of 8 policeman going from jail to obtain bonds, Monday night, at Savannah, Ga., was met by Tom Golden, well known barber, and after few words Golden shot her in the temple, killing her instantly. The woman had a previous difficulty with Golden. The constable arrested Golden, who is now in ioi1
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04
CENTRAL AMERICA.

Blown Up By Dynamite A Torpedo's
 Terrible Work-A Ch1lfan Transport
 Shivered to Atoms-One Hundred and
 Fifty Men Killed By the Explosion.
 PANAMA, July 24.-The Chilian transport Loa, purchased at the beginning of the pres
 ent war, is the steamer which was blown up
 by torpedo in Callao Bay on the 3d instant.
 The affair caused great excitement in Lima,
 and much rejoicing among the Peruvians.
 The plan adopted was the following as re- lated by correspondent of the Star and
 Herald: "A Peruvian officer took an ordi- nary fruit boat, put a torpedo in the bottom, and over this he placed false bottom, rest ing on springs kept down by the weight of the cargo. He then loaded it with a very choice assortment of camotes, yucas, chiri- moyas, granadillas, fowls, turkeys, green veg etables, etc., and towing it out toward the blockading squadron before daylight set it adrift All day long the launch foated about, but the Chilians could not see it until about 3 o'clock in the evening. Fearing it would fall into neutral hands, boat was sent out to bring it back. The Loa was doing duty, and seeing the boat from shore making toward the neutral vessels, caught sight of the launch and at once turned towsgd it. Seeing this the boat from shore beat a nasty retreat The Loa lowered two boats to fetch in the prize, and it was brought alongside and the discharge at once began As the weight in the launch was diminished, the machinery in connec- tion with the torpedoes was set free, and in a moment three hundred pounds of dyna- mite were exploded and the Loa was almost lifted out of the water. The effect, as de- scribed by those who were watching the oper ation with breathless interest from the shore was dreadful. Every house in Callao was shaken to it's foundations, and every ship in the bay shivered though fearful earth quake had spent it's fury beneath them The fated ship appeared as if enveloped in one mass of flame, which resolved itself into dense clouds of black smoke. When this cleared away she seemed not to have suffered, but suddenly she was observed to sink at the stern, while her bows went high in the air, and the Loa disappeared forever. While all this was going on the Blanca Eucalada and the Huascar were in their accustomed positions some eight miles distant too far off to render any assistance to their unhappy comrades, or such of them were left strug- gllng in the water. The boats of the Thetis, Penguin, Alaska, Decres and Garibaldi were quickly lowered, and proceeded to the scene of the terrible event The two first named ships succeeded in picking up thirty, the Alaska one, the Decres three or four, and the Garibaldi six, making about forty in all, of whom it is probable many will die. At least one hundred and fif- ty men perished. The only officers saved are the second commander (wounded), the doctor and one engineer. The explosion occurred very close to the anchorage of the neutral squadron, and the disaster might very easily have happened to one of them. The boat re- sembles the ordinary fruiters, which might accidentally have broken adrift and go out to
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04
Electricity as a Motive Power.

NEW YORK, August 3.-Mr. Stephen Dudley Field, nephew of Cyrus w Field, has patent ed an invention for applying electricity to motive power on both surface and elevated railroads. His patents, it is claimed, ante date the claims of other parties who have lately taken up the subject. The new inven- ton will be tested on the elevated roads, and if successful will be adopted It is claimed for the invention that 1t does away with the foul smoke, oil, heat and noise of locomotives and permits the highest speed consistent with safety. Another point urged in it's favor is that an attachment has been provided which will render a collision between two trains impossible, each,train automatically pre- serving a safe distance from the next succeed ing one. The breaks will be operated by electrical currents used in propelling the electric motor
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04
rhe rrottinr Raoes at Rufrn1o.

BUFFALO, Aug. 3.-To-day was the first of the four days of the circuit races at Buffalo Park. The attendance was small and a freez- ing northeaster swept over the park. The track was in good condition. The first race for the 2:27 class, had eight starters. Daisy Dale, the favorite, won easily in three straight heats; time 2:22, 2:21, 2:21. John Grant was second in the second and third heats, and Dan Smith in the first. In the 2:24 class there were five starters. The first heat was won by Captain Emmons, and the second, third and fourth heats by Monroe Chief time 2:2O, 2:21, 2:223, 2:224. Moose was second in the first and fourth heats, Captain Emmons in the second and Voltaire in the third. In the 2:25 race, two-mile heats, for $1, 900, there were six starters. Unolala won in two straight heats, with Pe- konsha second in the first and Gray Chief in the second heat. Time first heat; first mile, 2:21f; second mile 2:274-4:49. Second heat; first mile, 2:29 second mile, 2:26- 4:55.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04
THE OLD WORLD.
Great Britain.

The Disaster nt Candahar-An Official
 Statement of the Battle-Bravery of
 General Burrovvs-The British Losses.
 LONDON, August 3.-The absence of tele- graphic information from Afghanistan is causing much anxious comment in Downing street and on the part of the press and public. The interpretation put upon the lack of news is that the sources of information are cut off by the Afghans, or that the Indian govern ment is suppressing for day or two very depressing story.
 It is announced to-day that on account of the illness of MT. Gladstone the annual din ner given by the Lord Mayor of London to the ministry, which was to have taken place next Saturday, is indefinitely postponed
 The English agent at Quettah telegraphs under date of August 2d that Ayoob Khan was marching on Merkarez, at the same time detailing a part of his force to attack Cha man.
 The Marquis of Ripon, viceroy of India telegraphs from Simla that Colonel St. John reports that there is but little hope that those who are missing from General Burrows army have escaped. Endorsements are proceed ing from Bombay and Bengal by the Bolan line for Candahar, and a mountain battery has also started from Poona.
 In the House of Commons this afternoon the Marquis of Harrington, secretary of state for India, denied that there was an interrup- tion of communications with Cabul. He said that dispatch had been received from the Viceroy of India which contained no alarming news, and that MT. Griffin was still continu- ing his negotiations with the Ameer
 The War office has received the following official dispatch from Candahar dated July 29th
 The engagement between General Burrows and at O Tuesday morning. The enemy twelve thou sand strong were excellently posted, much better than the British on ground slightly un- dulated. Until one o'clock the artillery alone were engaged. The Afghans' superior ma nipulation and numerical superiority neutral ized the superior quality of the British. The vigorous advance of the Afghan cavalry and the Ghilzais caused the British natives to fall back in confusion, and on the Sixty-sixth reg iment abandoning two guns the formation was entirely lost. The infantry slowly re- tired despite General Burrows gallant efforts and they were severed from the cavalry and At 3 o'clock the followers and the baggage bo1ted towards Can dahar. After 8 severe fight on enclosed fantry and brought them into the line of re- treat on the main road, the main road being devoid of water. A majority of the casualties occurred through the men falling from exhaustion and thirst The estimated loss of the British is 1920, including about $50 Europeans Candahar is preparing for a siege. The Durani inhabitants have been expelled. Supplies are ample.
 A dispatch from Cabul says 5000 British troops under General Roberts, will leave Cabul for Candahar on Sunday next
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04

An energetic Salesman willing to work; salary $15.OO per week {; references required.
 GAY BROTHERS,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04
Colonel Boline,s Struggled Goods,

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-Up to o'clock this afternoon Colonel Bodine, captain of the vic torious rifemen, had not called at the custom house to redeem the silks, etc, which were seized yesterday by the customs officers for an alleged violation of the revenue laws To a reporter this afternoon Colonel Bodine said: EI think th1s affair is contemptible :" The colonel had no intention of violating the revenue laws, in fact only small portion of the dry goods seized belonged to him. Other gentlemen who came over with him on the ship owned most of the articles, and he al- lowed them in his gun-case, as there was no room in his trunks. The colonel said he wished to make no formal defence in the matter. The value of the goods will not ex- ceed $500.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04
A Big Blaze in Nova Scotia

ANNAPOLIS, N. S., Aug 3.-Incendiaries set fire to small building in this city this morn ing before daylight. A strong wind was blowing at the time The flames soon got be- yond control and swept over the upper part of the town from Runawan's store to the English church, where with the ass istance of fire departments from neighboring towns the fire was stopped barely in time to save the church. About twenty buildings were burn ed, which, as the town is not closely built, covers large area The loss is roughly esti- mated at between $35, 900 and S4O, 900, with only SIS, ,OOO insurance. The principal losers are Rufus Hardwick, R. F. Lockett, MT. Nor row, grocer; Augustus Harris, shoe factory; Grove Bros, tinsmiths c. Darges, furni- ture and carriage warerooms; R. P. Hard wick, J. M. Owen, pr. Cunningham, Mir. Cornell and MT. Raymond, all dwellings.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04
Capital Notes.
WASHINGTON, Aug

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3. The War office has received the full text of Colonel Grierson's telegram relating to the fight with Victoria. No later news has been received.
 Secretary Sherman is very much pleased with the reduction made in the public debt during July, also with the financial outlook generally. He expects to make large reduc- tions in the debt during the next three or four months, aggregating perhaps 50,OOO,-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04
sToCF
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK; Aug ,. FLoUR-steady s5.569$7.OO for trade and family brands; $4 25@$4 60 for shipping extras. Southern four in fair demand at unchanged prices
 WHEAT-Opened 14a1c higher and fairly active, closing however, scarcely firm. Spot sales at 41 0S5a1 09 for No red and $10 for No. do. S1 .0951 for No white No. red for Aug. sold at $109; do Sept quoted at S1697[ do Oct at $1.10 and No. l white Aug. quoted at $1. .0S34a1 087s CORN-Opened slightly higher but closed weak Spot sales at 47]4@484 ungraded mixed, 4734a4S4 for do No 2do.; No 2, Aug, sold at 477s do Sept. 493sa49k.
 oATs-hto 1Kc higher, but quiet. Spot sales of No white, A; No do., 42 No. mixed, 39 No. 3 do, 38H a39, and No. Chicago 3S5[c.
 PORK-Opened firm, but quiet Aug. $14C9S15 Sept, S14. .1Oas1450 oct S14.OOa14 60.
 RYE and BARLEY-Nomnal.
 LARDoHigher; Aug, S7.609765; Sept, $765@ $76716 Oct, $7 70a7 S0
 CUT MEATS-Steady and in fair demand; pckled hams, na11A do shoulders, 6.
 BEEF-In fair demand and unchanged
 COTTON-Dull. Midland Il 9-16; futures quiet but steady.
 WHISKY-Dull but nominal.
 PETROLEUM-Nominal. Crude in bbls 71s re- fined $90O. BUTTERFLIES been moderately active with demand generally steady Creamery, finest, 27c; do good to prime 24a26 do fair to good 23a24c State rkins choice, 23 do fair to prime, 20a22c State pails and tubs choice, at 23a24 do good to prime at 2a22 do fair to good, 20a21; State Welsh, tubs prime, 22a 23c; do. fair to good, 18a20 Western dairy, fresh, extra 21a22c do good to prime. 1sa20c do fair to good 17a18c. western factory fine, 1Sa19c. do. good to prime, 16a17c. do fair to good, 1411a16
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04
THE SOUTH
Virginia.
Arrest of Train-Wreckers.

cCEAoA5'
 DANvILLE, Aug. 3.-Last Wednesday night the track of the Piedmont railroad was ob- structed by cross-ties fastened upon it for the purpose of wrecking the train at an exceed ingly dangerous point, known as the State Line Trestle, seven miles south of Danville The northward bound mail train crowded with passengers had marvellous escape from destruction The railroad authorities employed detectives to ferret out the guilty wretches, and yesterday Detective Wren of Richmond arrested two negroes employed as farm laborers near the scene, but who were formerly section hands on the railroad. The evidence against them is said to be conclusive Their motive Is believed to be revenge against the section-master for discharging them from endowment.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04

Thursday during the season for
 Glen Island.
 Returning leave Glen Isand at 3:3O D. m. Starin's Glen Island is most delightfully."- situated opposite New Rochelle, on Long Island Sound about twenty miles east of New York; formerly called Locust Iaand has been purchased and fitted up by MT. Starin great expense, and will be opened during the of hrst-class summer resort. One of the principal features of the Island will be old-fashioned Rhode Island Clam Bakes, which will served daily under the supervision of Hiram D. Maxwell, a well-known experienced caterer from Rhode Island Everything that be obtained at seaside resort be here and at reasonable rates No pains expense will be spared to make Glen Island favorite and of the pleasantest and best conducted ing places in the country daily line boats will be run from New York, leaving piers North and East rivers see New York papersl every two hours. Excursion tickets will be sold from New Haven to New York via Glen Island, which will enable people wishing to go to New York to enjoy delightful days sail on the Sound and opportunity to stop at the Island two three hours and arrive in New York time attend to business and return the regular boat for New Haven, leaving Pier 1S foot of Court landt street, at every evening except Saturday.
 FARE:
 H [" G u and return. ....-..... .75 [" New York, via Glen Island. 100 and return, via Glen Isl
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-04
Rhode Island.
The westor, FizzIe.

Ihe " esCuH FIAXIe'
 PROVIDENCE, Aug 3.-The affair no doubt will be big fzzle. It has been raining here all day like Helen blazes and the track in the tent was turned into young river so that a swimming match could have been car ried on Weston tramped little in the pa- vilion but has done nothing to speak of He only made eighty miles yesterday. The track has been repaired and the water drawn of, and Weston has got back to work He had made 12s miles and laps up to 1 o'clock to- day, but says he will now put in some big business with his feet and legs