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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08
TnE sfonm.-If The thunder and li,b,-

THE STogN.-If the thunder and light
ming storm which spent It, wrath upon
this place last Sunday afternoon, about
five O'Clock, il fair indication of what
we may expect from the elements during
the coming summer, those people who
dread thunder, lightning and wind may
we'll quake with fear, while the few who
love 10 see d confusion Of the elements have
reason % congratulate themselves upon the
frequent occurrence Of such wonderful and
sublime panorama The wind, which
famed all nature with April softne,s
throughout the day, quickcned 10 a strong
and ever increasing gale the loud rolling
thunder and wild flashing lightning fol.
lowed one upon another with unusual fre-
quency while the clouds coming together
overhead darkened the air, and caused the
night 10 come before II. time. In the
midst of this, dsshes Of rain flooded the
streets and chased all travellers 10 place
Of safety. Much Of the storm prevailed
along the railroad in the lower portion Of
town. One Of the mort beautiful shade
trees in the handsome grounds surrounding
the stone mansion on the Thomas ests,s
was proHrated. 4 short distance furthe,
on the wind lifted the heavy cupola from
the top of the old glass works, bore 4, over
one hundred feet through the air, snd sgr.
fered IL 10 descend through the roof Of the
Snow Shoe car shops. II j. said to have
weighed about one thousand pound,
Near Reynolds mill the boardwalk VA.
lifted and carried half way across the
street.
In Benner Township the storm RACED win
tremendous fury. 1t happened that Rry.
Wright, the pastor Of the Preshytcfis,
church, was returning from hl. minis,c,,s,
appointment at Buffalo Run. He vs.
riding with Mr.. Joseph MaFshall in al
epen buggy. In front of them In ,ga
buggy rode Mrs. Marshall and a yoa-r
man named Scibert 1t il fHid lha,ary.t
Of wind lifted the lady, young man, buggy
and horse over neighboring fence. Bg,a
the buggies were overturned and wrecked.
bat We believe little other dAEace ensued.
the parties escaping with only Sigh,
bruises.
Il barn near Eagleville is aleo reported
to have been demolished by the storm.
Snow Shoe Was visited by very heavy
hail storm, which broke coasiderab.e gls...
In Brush Valley a spire va. blown
from the Evangelical church near y Yesrick...
In Clearfeld county the lightning see,n.
ed TO play havoc with justice, striking the
dome Of TIE Cour; House.
After an hours duration, the ruashils
sgain burst forth through the c,gud,, ard
the fret Sunday in April closed g. beautiful
e it had begun, though the iiashe. of light
ming from the reireating storm were visii,e
until late hour that night
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

Mr.. Harry Lands, the accomplished
machinist, has resigned his position - mas
ter mechanic for the Snow Shoe Railroad
Company. He will be succeeded BY Mr..
Martin Painter, said TO be an excellent
mechanic. Mr. Lands, who re,ires
from the position, docs 80 for the purpose
of engaging more extensively In The duties
Of the new partnership in the machinery
business, which he has recently formed with
Mr.. Newton Gordon. We hope tho suc-
cess which he 30 we'll deserves will attend
him In his new relation. The arm Of
which he Is nov member ere agents
for largo number Of new and second.
class machines. and those interested win
do we'll 70 send 70 Gordon q Lands for a
catalogue, or call on them 1t their present
business place in MccafFcrtys block.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

PREsBrTERr OF HUxTixGDox.-We
understand that Tuesday next is appoint
ed for the meeting si the Presbytery Of
Huntingdon in this place The occasion
is expected TO bring together about one
hundred ministers and elders of neighbor.
ing denominations 10 deliberate upon af.
fairs pertaining to the spiritual and tenn.
poral welfare Of the church. Each of the
Presbyterian households in this place will
have one or more of these delegates to en-.
tertain. The first session will be held
Tuesday morning at IL O'Clock, and the
sessions are expected to last over the FOL.
lowing Wednesday. All the sessions Of
the Presbytery are open 10 the public, and
doubtless some Of the exercises will be Of
much interest. We trust IL may result in
enhancing the usefulness Of this already
glorious portion Of the earthly Zion.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

The lines OF the American Union
Telegraph Company will be extended TO this
place about the arst Of May--at least, so
says Mr.. Bates, the President Of the com.
pany, who, with his handsome lady, was
visiting at the residence of his bro,her.in-
law, Mr.. Bond Valentine, in this place.
last week. Mr. Bates is an exceedingly
ane-looking gentleman. The news Of the
advent of the American line will be re-.
eeiye with pleasure, as it will probably
reduce the price Of kilograms to about one
half the present rates charged by the
Western Union line.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

FouSp.--A pocket-book, containing II
small sum of money, was picked up on
Bishop street, last Thursday. The owner
can ASCERTAIN further particulars by calling
on Mr.. Forster, at the DEMOCRAT office.
April |, 1880. l4-2t'
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

The Star Literary Society, of Spring
Mills, which gave its last public meeting
on the evening of the 25th of last month,
shows itself to be n lively institution. All
Of It's public entertainments thus far have
been we'll attended and enjoyable.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

Mr.. George w. Thomas, well and
fsyorably known in this community, Is
about opening fret class grocery estAb-
lishmcni, in the building OF Edward
Brown, at the corner of Allegheny and
Bishop streets. MIR. Thomas has had large
experience, and will keep full lines of every
thing pertaining to the trade In which he
proposes to engage, all of which he in.
tends to sell at remarkably low cash prices.
lie invites the attention Of his friends to
his business undertaking and hopes to re-
ceive 4 liberal patronage.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

The session of the Addisonian Club
last Saturday evening was about an hour
and a half in length, which time was con-
sumed with the usual number of literary
exercises and the discussion of the PROPOSE
tion, "Resoired, That the President and
Vice President of these United States
should be elected by the direct vote Of the
people" The question, however, was de-
cided in the negative. The question. .now
before the Club for discussion Is, "Resolued
Thas the tendency Of modern governments
is towards Capitalization of power
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

Penn Hall was the scene Of pleas
able concert on the evening of Friday,
March 26. A large and efficient class has
been practicing under the leadership Of
Prof +. +. Smith, and on this occasion
rendered several bright jewels of music,
consisting Of anthems, choruscs, glees.
quarteites and solos. The anthems, "From
his home on the mountains" and "Tri.
nmph at the Red Sea" were especially ad-
mirable, as was also blessed are the reo.
pie" Among the beautiful songs and
choruses were Wandering back to the old
home," by Birdie Musser, of Pine Grove
Mills "oh dem golden slippers, by c..
L. Runkle; "1m going home to Chloe, y
by X. +. Smith "The old church where
you and I were wed, by Ella 5. Fisher !;
drifting down to sea-" by Miss Emma
Hosterman, and "Finger prints upon the
pane" by Mary Fisher. Prof. j. A.
Weaver rendered bass solo entitled,
"l'm King DER land and sea-" There
we're also several songs from the little
felix's. Mary +. Whitney, aged 10 ycars,
sang pretty song entitled, "Tbere is sun
shine on the sea-" Annie G. Hickman, a
little girl Of IL yesrs, gave the two songs,
"l'm going to write 10 papa" and "Little
dimpled hands" Master Frank Fisher, a
lad Of II years, sang the comic song en-
titled, Popping corn" These, with the
humorous song, "Limberger cheese" and
the artistic violin solo, "Scenes that are
brightest" by Prof Z. +. Smith, com.
posed most acceptable programme, which
was listened to by an interested and de-
lighted audience.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

If you desire your friends 10 think
that you have just returned from the city,
where you were fitted out in clothing
at Wanamaker's establishment or some
other equally famous clothing bazaar, just
step into the Philadelphia Branch store,
where levin, who is constantly receiving
invoices of the most fashionable goods,
can sell you complete outfit which is at
once seasonable, serviceable and a Ia mode.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

The school at Pleasant Gap, which
during the past year has been under the
care of Mr.. W. II. Noll, terminated on
Friday last The closing afternoon Of
school was rendered more important by
special exercises in defamation, essay,
oration, &c, which had received great
care from the scholars in their preparation
and were given on this occasion. The
parents aud friends Of the children were
present in large numbers, and everything
passed of to the entire satisfaction of
teacher, children and visitors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08
Lesson sweet of spring returning,

Lesson sweet OF spring returning,
Welcome TO the thoughtful heart
May ! call yc sense or learning,
Instinct pure, or heaven-taught art
Be your title what IL may,
Sweet and heightened April day,
While with you the soul is free,
Ranging wild DER hill and lea. .-Rebie
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

A STRANGE CiEcU1sTAEcE--AL LITTLE
GIRL CARRIES A LARGE SHOE BUTTON ~
HER NosE FOR Two YgAEs.--Our friend,
Mr.. John +. Potter, has among his chill
dren pretty little twin girls, now about
three and half years OF age. When
Maggie was about year old, she became
afflicted with what her parents thought 20
be n bad cold. This growing worse and
the parents fearing it might develop into
eatarrh, they summoned the services Of
the family physician. lie said II was not
catarrh, but as an liberation had already
formed In the right nostril, he prescribed
an ointment 10 be occasionally applied, and
also some constitutional remedies. He
also advised douche 10 force water
through the nostril. The douche was
used only three or four tiines, as the appli-
cation teemed to give Maggie pain. She
trembled and gave other evidences of fear
when Mr.. Potter attempted 10 use the
douehe. The other remedies, together
with applications of bacon to draw the
soreness out, were continued without ef-
feet, and the disease seemed TO grow worse,
becoming quite Offensive. or course, Mr.
Potter was willing TO do anything 20
afford Maggie relief. About six weeks
ago, rs Mr.. Potter was in Squire Rankin's
office, he fell into conversation with Dr.
X. l.. Dartt, who was present. The Doc
tor WAS asked by Mr.. Potter If he ever had
success in curing catarrh. The Doctor
replied in the affirmative. Mr.. Potter
informed the Doctor Of Maggie's afiiiction,
when the Doctor told him to bring Maggie
to his Office on the next clear day.
Wednesday of last week was as beautiful
as any day could be, and accordingly, AT
five O'Clock in the afternoon, Mr.. Potter
repaired with Maggie to the Doctors Of
flee. A strong western sun shone through
the Office window, and the Doctor, placing
Maggie in iayorable position, commence
ed plying his instruments about her nos
tril. "If cure Maggie of catarrh how
much will you give me ?" inquired the
worldly wise Doctor. Anything, re.
piled the afieciionate father. "All right;
here II goes, said DIR. Dart As he forced
Maggies nose into fiat position aud drew
forth large shoe button. Her no.e
bled freely, but since il was relieved of the
button the offensive smell has disappeared
and it Is now healing. The parents
could hardly credit the fact that ii was the
button that bad caused all OF MAggies
trouble, but are much rejoiced now iha,
she Is recovering.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

CoRRHspoSDrScE, containing important news, solicit
ed rom any part of the county. No communications
inserted unless accompanied by tho real OF the
writer.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

AT the semi-annual election Of Centre
Lodge, No. l6s, I. o. o. F., on Thursday
evening, March 25th, the following officers
we're elected for the ensuing term, and in
stalled at the fret meeting Of new term,
Thursday evening, April LIST: James Whit
taker, n. c.; j. I. Rankin, V. @. III. b.
Pontius, Secretary J. G. Brachbill, Assis.
tant Secretary II. II. Bcnner, Treasurer /;
b. Galbraith, JanitOr. Appointments
II. Beck, II. s. s.; John Miller, L. S. s. (;
A. Sternberg, X. S. n. q. David Parsons,
L. 8. n. O.; Cyrus Weaver, r. s. V. @. f;
Noah G. Stover, l.. s. V. O.. w. q,
Rankin, W.; Robert Laird, Con. Wm.
Long, l. g.. ID. Galbraith, o. @. H.Y.
Sitter, Henry Beck and ID. +. Fortney
we're elected Trustees for one year, aud II.
i. Sutzer was elected treasurer of the
Widows and Orphans Fund. Republican.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

The National Guard Of this State are
already thinking Of the time and place for
their usual summer vacation, or encamp-
menii or "tpree," or whatever they may
term 1t. Major General Hartrsnft, after
carefully glancing over the field, thus
addresses q circular letter to his officers
"ln arranging for their vacation or travel,
the officers and men Of the First, Second
and Third brigsdes will consider that
week in the early part Of August will be-
assigned fer their encsmpment and those
Of the Fourth and Fifth brigades, a week
in the latter part of the same month. The
precise time and location will be hereafter
announced. The encsmpmcnt will bring
about 5000 troops and as many more visi.
tors together, who will all be hungry and
consume an immense amount of food. and
in view of that fact, and also for the honor
Of entertaining the "bold sogcr boys
Williamsport has already put in her plea
for them to assemble in that place. II
they consult their own interest, however.
they will come 20 Bellefonte. Centre
county Is region Glowing with milk and
honey and soldiers, and never fails 20
give visitors hearty welcome. Half Moon
hill would be a picturesque and desirable
spot on which 10 pitch their tents.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

Rev. George w. Miller is held In the
highcst esteem y y the congregation over
whom he has minisiered for the last two
years, and on bis departure for Whining
ton the Quarterly Conference adopted res
ointions expressive Of the deepest regret
Tho resolutions characterize him as ga
faithful, devoted and earnest pastor, and
eloquent expounder Of the Gospel, and one
Who administered the affairs Of she church
with master hand.n
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-04-08

"A call ii the store Of Messrs. $. & A.
Loeb, the other day, made Us acquainted
with the fact that they have completed
and are nov occupying The new extension
70 their business houae They now have
room for much larger display Of mer-
ehandise On the frss noor, and better facil-
titles for conducting their extensive busi-
ness in convenient and expeditions man
ner than formerly. Their enterprise in
making this Improvement will therefore
inure NOT only 10 their own advantage, bat
also greatly 10 thai Of their customers.
MONDAY, January 8, lss0.--our stock
Of woolens for the spring and summer
season of 1880 just received. Leave your
erder nov. Respectfully,
MONTGOMERY & Co, Tailors.
The daily gazette., 1880-05-28
The Battle tor the Republican
llli,tQfiOu.

CHICAGo,lLL., May u The battle fer
the republican presidential nomination
has already begun in earnest. The ad-
vance guards and the lieutenants are
marking out their positions. The in
dlcations ali are that the contest 10 be
fought during the next We, k will he one
OF the most severe that has ever taken
place in the history af political manou-
vering and machinatUns.
The Grant men maintain very firm
and confident atti Hde, ard procla Ill
that they have no doubt of his nomina-
tion on the first bal O. Don Cameron
sad tonight that they cauld spare SIX
10 eight boilers from p nrs, Ivan a, and
rs many more from New York, anu still
have enough to Nominate Grant. 1t is
known the first greaL struggle will be to
obtain the temporary and permanel t or
gan zation of tne convention.
The arrival OF Sen ,toi Conklirg is
anxiOusly awaited for, as possibly there
after .he entire Grant programme will
be mapped out and put into execution
Between one and two hundred delegates
are already here. The majority of item
are FROM The South, and some are sad
to be open for trade.
The daily gazette., 1880-05-28
DrO,cned in the ChrIstiI

Richard Barr, an elryen.year-old
Of John Il. Barr, who resid' at d
w. corner of Fourth and Walnut St
was drowned in the Chrstiana
evening.
The little fellow had gone dow
FoufLh street wharf for the purpod
>"eing Scott NJ. f, Sunday huo y
sion come in. In order 10 obtain 4
ter view he ATTEMPTED to climb an
a fence which separates he wharf !
he p, w. q b. Railr ad Co.'S luz
yards, and which prof cts about A
beyond the wharf line.
He had hold of the projecting n
and as he swung around, it gave Y
and he fell in o the creek. lie at I
sank, and did not rise again, 4 col
of his companions, gave the alarm
Il gentleman named VIM. WebOerl
was standing on the wharf, without
vesting himself Of any of his cloln
jumped into the creek near The $
designated by the boys companI'
but he failed to find him. He pro'
Q / a boat hook, and after search
for some time succeeded IN Orlnt
the body to the top of the wate
Every effort was made to resuScl
the boy but it was Of no ayall as
was extinct. He was carried 10
parents residence, and this moIl
the Corner held an inquest, the
rendering a verdict in accordance
the facts. He was jus. eleven y
old Yesterday.
The daily gazette., 1880-05-28
The Excursion to Rehobotn.

The excursion to Rehoboth yester-
day was very enjoyable affair, and
the excursionists were highly de-
lighted with their trip. The special
train left this city at 6 o'clock, and
arrived at Rehoboth at $3.50 O'Clock,
making eight stops Arriving at the
grounds the party visited the various
points of interest, and found the cot
tages and grounds i'll excellent order
and ready for the opening Of the sea-
son.
Rev. Mr.. Prettyman, of Lewes, is
erecting cottage which when COM
pleted will present a very fine APP
pearance. Work on the new chapel
is progressing rapidly, all the frames
having been placed in position. 1t
will have sealing accommodation for
about $50 persons. The train left
Rehoboth at 5 o'clock and arrived in
this city at 9. The season will open
IN about two weeks.
The daily gazette., 1880-05-28
THE LICENSES.
LIST OF THOSE GRANTED AND RE-
FUSED AT THIS TERM OF COURT.

LIST OF THOSE GRANTED AND RE-
FUSED AT THIS TERN OF COURT.
Following is a list Of the parties
whose applications forlicense to sell
Intoxicating liquor were favorably
considered by the Court during the
present session:
APPROVED.
Wilmington - August Ashenbach,
VIM. w. Anthony, Peter ]. Babcock,
John A. Beers, James Brown, VIM.
Baxter & Bro, George M. Bacon, Q.
b. Chandler, Chas. Cannon, Michael
Cottingham, John Doherty, John p.
Donahoe, James L. Dickinson, Bar
bara Fisher, Thomas Farmar, Eber-
hard P. Freye, Henry Feldmeier,
Thomas Pagan, Andrew Gratz,
Alex. B. Gillespie, Geo. Rodney Hig-
gins, Frederick w. Heiss, Patrick
Harmey, Anton Hauber VIM. II.
Jack, Patrick Jordon, Martin Keogh,
James W. King, Francis Kelly & Co.,
Conrad Keller, Caroline Klinger, Fer
gus Kelley, Augustus Legg,
Thomas Lally, John McClafferty,
Michael Maloy, James McVey, Joseph
Mccain, Mary A. Moerk,
Samuel Moore, Conrad MANI, James ID.
Maitland, Dan'l Mulherln, Wilson Il
Mccormick, John f.. McCullin, Catha-
rine McGrenra, Caleb Miller, John
McHugb, Tobias b. Merritt, John Mea-
ley, Henry Mellon, John Mulrooney.
Cen:reville-Michael Lynch
Port Penn-Albert Bennler.
Delaware Clty-Daniel Colwell, JOS
eph A. Kidd.
New Castle-J ames Cbristv, Hiett
Graham, Benz. d. Longlsnd, John Mo
CallAn.
CharIastown, Christiana Hd.-TLomas
Lawiess.
Schuetzen Perk--Thomas McHugb,
Columbus Inn-Henry McIlhenny.
Middletown--Alex. Maxwell
81. Gaorge's-McVey & Vandegrift.
Glasgow-WIn. N. Guthrie.
Kirkwood VIM. b Ford.
Newport-Jacob b. hyatt.
Newark ohm K. Lewis
Townsend Sam'l Il. Bouchell.
Black kbird-Vincent o. Hill.
REJECTED.
WilmingtOn-Hugh Lynch, Wm.
Campbell, Michael Newall, VIM. h.
Brannan, Frederick W. He'll, Johu
May, Frederick Siaib, Thos. j. Fitz
simmons, John T. Mercer, VIM. Duffy,
Jacob Messig, Chas. Vokelback-r. John
Boner, Christopher Bauer, Martin Wend
Ter, Catharine Carroll.
Delaware Citv-John Maluney.
Rising Sun-Dennis Dougherty.
Odessa-Calvin St.dhAin.
The daily gazette., 1880-05-28
LOAN ASSOCIATIONS.

NINTH ANNUAL MEETING OF TIKI
WORKING. lens LOAN.
The ninth annual meeting of the
Workingmen's Loan Association was
held last evening, and the following
officers were elected
President-D. Ii. Kent.
Vice President-J. X. Babcock.
Secretary and Treasurer-Geo. c..
Maris.
Observation-Disclosures w. Goodin,
W F. Robinson, George Mccall, Ed
win W. Jackson, William II. Piel son,
Alfred p. Stevenson, w. p. Voshell,
Theodore Stratton, Stansbury j. Will
ley.
The report of the Secretary shows
the receipts for the year to have been
$39, 4OS.43; and the expenditures,
$37, ,099.S9, leaving an unexpended bal
ance in the Treasury of$2, 1854. The
value of each share in the various
series is as follows
The daily gazette., 1880-05-28

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-Stocks
were active and the market was strong,
closing at a considerable advance on
Wednesdays figures. Money ON call
ruled at A per cent. upon stocks and 8
per cent. upon governments. Secretary
Sherman will hereafter receive pro-
posals to sell fours and AS to the
sinking fund. This caused frac-
tional advance in those secures.
The daily gazette., 1880-05-28
ANOTHER RISE IN BEER.

The Philadelphia brewers announce
their purpose to raise the price of
heir product one dollar barrel in a
few days, making the price $40 per
barrel. This will make the second ad-
vance within the present year, the
price having been raised from So to 50
a barrel little more than month ago.
The brewers base their action upon
the present high prices of ice, malts
feed, labor and other commoditie,
which are necessary to their business,
and contend that unless the advance is
conceded by the trade their business
will cease to be profitable one.
The daily gazette., 1880-05-28
Fatal COLLISION Near Reading.

READING, May PA collision o,-
CARED this evening at Naoma Station,
on the Wilmington and Northern Rail-
road, between the passenger tram which
left here at $40 aud north bound
freight train. Several passengers were
severely injured, and one man, name
not ascertaiued, had both legs broken
and received Internal injuries and his ie-
cOvery is doubtful. The engineers of
both trains jumped from their engines
and escaped unhurt. The locomotives
and cars of both trains were badly
wrecked.
The daily gazette., 1880-05-28
Congress.

In the U. s. Senate yesterday the
House bill giving thirty condemned
bronze cannon for the Meade statue in
Paramount Park was passed. Mr..
Eaton's bill for the appointment by
the President of a Commission on the
tariff was considered. The Agricul-
tural Appropriation bill was passed
with amendments. After an Execu-
tive session, the Senate adjourned.
In the House the Sundry Civil bill
was considered in Committee of the
Whole. The General Deficiency bill
was reported ordered printed and re-
committed. After granting Mr.. Con-
ger leave of absence to go to the Chi
cago Convention the House adjourned.