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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18
BOy Inventors.

Some of the most important inven-
tions have been the work of re boys
The invention of the valve motion to
the steam engine was made by u mere
boy. Watts left the engine in very
incomplete condition, from the fact that
he had no way to open or close the
valves, except by means of levers oper-
ated by the hand. He set up large
engine at one of the mines, and boy
was hired 10 work these valve levers !;
although this was not hard work, yet it
required his constant attention. AS he
was working those levers. he saw that
parts of the engine moved in the right
direction, and at the exact time that he
had to open or close the valves. He
procured a strong cord and made one
end fast TO the proper part of the engine.
and the other end to the valve lever :
the boy had the satisfaction of seeing
the engine move off with perfect regu-
larity of motion. A short time after
the foreman came around and saw the
boy playing marbles ut the door. Look
ing at the engine he soon saw the in
genuity of the boy, and also the advan-
tages of so gsgat an invention. Mr..
Watts then carried out the boys inven-
tive genius in a practical form, and
made the steam engine a perfect auto
matte working machine.
The power-loom is the invention of a
farmer boy who had never seen or heard
of such thing. He whitfield one out
with his iack-knife, and after he had
got it all done, he, with great enthu-
siasm, showed it to his father, who at
once kicked it in pieces, saying he would
have no boy about him. that would
spend his time on such foolish things.
The boy was delighted Mt the idea oi
earning a trade, and he soon found that
his new master was kind and took a
lively interest in him. He had made a
loom of what was left of one his father
had broken up, which he showed to his
master. The blacksmith saw he had
no common boy as an apprentice, and
that the invention was very valuable
one. He Immediately had a loom con-
structed under the supervision OF the
boy; it worked to their perfect satisfac-
tion, and the blacksmith furnished the
means to manufacture the looms, the
boy to receive one-half the profits. In
about year the blacksmith wrote to
the boys father that he should bring
with him a wealthy gentleman who was
the inventor of the celebrated power
loom. You may be able 10 Judge of the
astonishment at the old home when his
son was presented to him as the in
ventor, who told him that his loon
was the same as the model that he had
kicked to pieces but a year before
Western Trade.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18
Cinderella,

The story of Cinderella" has con-
nected with IL much curious folklore,
some of which it may he worth while to
collate from the London newspapers,
which hunted the stories up apropos of
the general interest aroused by the pre-
sentation there of the little cinder-lass's
simple and touching story as n Christ
mas pantomime two years ago. Ac-
cording TO the French version of the
story, woman had two daughters, only
one of whom she loved. The other,
named Cendreusette, she once directed
10 spin some cotton. Now, Cendreu
sette could not spin, and would cer-
tainly have been beaten If n COW TO
which she had been kind had not done
her task for her. Next day the other
sister tried to get the COW TO spin, but
the COW, which knew its friends, played
her a trick. The mother then ordered
the COW to be killed, but before its death
1t bade Cendreusette to gather its bones
into its hide and to wish over them for
anything she desired. The wishes
brought TO Cendreusette three beautiful
dresses on which shone the sun, the
moon, the sky and the sea. In these
she csptivated prince, who traced her
by means of the familiar slipper, which,
by the way, scholars say was not of
gold, nor yet of glass, but of fur. In
The Scotch story dying queen gives her
daughter "a little red calfy," which Is
killed by the cruel stepmother. From
The calls bones Rashin- coatie, as she is
called from n coat woven of rushes, gets
Draw claes" very much as Cendreu-
sette did. In an Italian version, also, n
cow plays the good fairy's part. In the
modern Greek story two daughters boil
heir mother and make meal of her,
but the youngest sister prefers to go
hungry, and when she goes to mourn
over her mothers bones she Is rewarded
b. finding three .beautiiul.dresses. One
dress Is as beautiful as 1.-the sea and It
waves" another as "the spring and 1t
flowers," and the third as 1.-THE heaven
with its stars" In Sicily and the
Hebrides sheep takes the place of the
rood and woodworking COW. The
afory can also be traced TO the remote
East, to Germany and TO Egypt, and II
Is indefinitely old.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18
CITY and Country Cousins.

The difference between "city" and
their country cousins Is more mark ed
than most people believe. The first inn
preston which man has on finding
himself for the first time in great city
is of vague excitement, accompanied by
q sense of danger. The multiplicity OF
objects appear fantastic to an eye accus-
toned TO rural scenery; the unintermit
tent noises, the entangled yet purposefu,
movements, and, above all, the shifting
panorama of unfamiliar human faces,
combine to throw the visitor into a
state of mind totally strange to him.
And amid so much tumultuous life he
sees death everywhere on the lookout
for victim. But if the visitor to these
strange regions looks at the faces OF
those he meets in search of some refec-
tion OF his own perturbation. he looks
in vain. The countenance of the city
man, rs he treads his way along the
street, is curiously impassiye. At a
first glance it appears also TO be unob-
servant; but this it is not. For although
he seems to look Mt nothing, it soon be-
comes evident that he sees everything.
He mechanically informs himself, out OF
the corner of his eye, of everything that
might tend to obstruct or threaten him
and though he passes through thou
sand people without encountering the
gaze or treading on the toes of any one
OF them he will recognize an acquaint
ance or calculate to an inch the rate OF
speed at which he must make the cross
ing in order TO escape the omnibus from
one direction and the truck from the
other. Doubtless custom and memory
will account for large part of it; yet
the imrassive face would probably APP
pear far less impassive than it does had
not the contraction of the facial muscles
brought about by the constant assaults
of innumerable impressions and the inn
possibility of responding to them all, be-
come in manner fixed. The houses
and the pavements, the vehicles and the
| hubbub, produce an effect on these mus
cles Just the reverse of that exercised by
the hills and dales of the country; tues
press them in instead of drawing them
out-in other words, the mind resists
them instead of ,sympathizing will
| fhau
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18
FOR The FAIR SEX.
Defrauded Women.

Few women have any very clear idea q
OF finance. This has been illustrated d
somewhat at the expense of number of
confding women of various ages in tn e
good city Of Boston. In the beginnin z
OF thiB year it was discovered that a
banking institution had been established d
in that city on Garland street, known
the Ladies' Deposit. 1t WAS exclusively
for ladies. No sums were received under
$500, and Dot more than 81 900. Tn e
most annoying part Of the thing was
that eight per cent. interest per month
was promised and paid for time. In
other words, sl92 was TO be paid annu-
ally for every 900 deposited. Consider
ing that there are few financial institu-
tions which can afford TO pay even six
per cent. interest per annum, the enor-
nous interest promised 10 be paid by
the managers of this institution nat
urally attracted q good deal of atten-
ton. The newspapers took up the
matter, and the authorities looked into I
as far as they could. 1t was ascertained
that Mrs. Sarah +. Howe was presi-
dent, and other women were associated
with her. When Mrs. Howe was asked
how she could afford to pay such un-
usual rates Of interest, she spoke vaguely
Of certain benevolent persons who were
desirous of helping along deserving
women, that the Quaker's Aid society
was behind the institution, and good
deal more OF the same sought. In spite
Of the warning Of the press, many con :
| fiding women placed their means in the
" Ladies' Deposit" and it proved. to be
safe deposit in more senses ttan one.
What was certain 10 be the end of the
institution came at last. The concern
has gone into bankruptcy. 1t is found
that there were over 1000 depositors,
and their total deposits were over
| 81. 600, 600. Ofthis amount they are not
likely to realize mUch Of anything. The
thing was simply bold swindle on its
face, and should nave been evident TO
the most casual Observer Neto York
| Sunday Times.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18
The YAK.

To the Kirghiz the yak, or kash-gow,
s as Invaluable as tue reindeer to the
Laplander, or, in another way, as the
camel to the Arab. It's milk Is richer
than that of the COW, and its hair is
woven into clothes and other fabrics.
Where n man can walk a yak can be
ridden. 1t is remarkably sure-footed (;
like tle elephant, it has a wonderful sa-
gacity in knowing what will bear its
weight and in avoiding hidden depths
and chasms; and when a pass or gorge
becomes blocked bv snow (prcyided IL
be not frozen) q score OF yaks driven in
front will make highway. This
strance creature frequents the mountain
slopes and their level SUBMITS; IL needs
no tending. and finds its food at all sea-
sons. If the snow on the heights lies
coo deep for him to find the herbage. he
rolls himself down the slopes and eats
his way up again, displacing the snow
as he ascends. When arrived at the top
he performs a second somersault down
the slope, and displaces second groove
of snow ms he eats bis way TO the top
again. The yak cannot bear tempera-
ture above freezing, and in summer 1t
leaves the haunts of men and ascends far
up the mountains to the "old ice"
above the limit of perpetual snow, Its
calf being retained below as n pledge for
the mothers return, In which she never
fails.- Wdc ktDood's Md0dztgc.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18
Fashion " otea.


Alencon lace designs are copied IN the
new imitation point lace.
The chenille bonnet is the latest thing
in millinery.
Red is the leading color for bonnets;
plush being the new material.
Silver jewelry is more stylish tn
gold. and is now chosen for gifts to
bridemaids from the bridegroom,
The Abbe hat is a pretty round hat
worn by young ladies who get their mill
linery direct from Paris. These hats
have net yet been imported by New
York milliners, but will probably come
later in the season.
Muffs are now a part of millinery, and
many of the new bonnets are shown To-
gether with muffs, which in nearly ali
cases match in material and trimming.
for muffs must be trimmed as well as
bonnets.
Amaranth red is the favorite shade o
this many-shaced color.
A splendid cream-white satin brocade
has for design a branch of chestnut
caves and burrs, golden green in color.
sashes are worn with nearly all the
new costumes.
The bayerdere plush is most in favor
in millinery.
Gold Devonshire lace is much used for
millinery purposes.
The new ulster is the Pilgrim, with
co wl-like hood and rough, knotted cord,
with which it is confined at the waist.
Some of the hoods on the new cloaks
are longland cornucopia shaped.
There are so many red costumes worn
by ladies in the streets now that they
rival the splendor OF autumn foliage.
The new peasant dresses are very short
and are made of ladies' cloth.
Green lace can hardly be called beau
tifil, but is used on the new costumes.
Small and large bonnets are alike
popular.
An embroidered bell-pullis considered
essential with a Queen Anne style of
decoration.
One of the new features on walking
dresses is the Langtry hood, lined with
some bright color.
velours sublime-a material between
velvet and plush-is much used for all
sorts of trimmings.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18

Another movement for the enfran-
chisement of woman has come 10 an un-
timely end. In 1864 the girls of Geauga
county, Ohio, while nearly all the young
men were of at the war, organized
themselves into what finally came 10 be
called "the old maids society,"" adopted
a constitution declaring man 10 be the
common enemy" and resolved 10 ex-
clude him absolutely from all social
privileges. To make matters doubly
sure. bylaw was devised, providing
that any member who married should
be fined 100 copper cents, and be branded
with tar on the soles Of her feet. Atthe
recent annual picnic OF the association
at which eighty-six of the reformers
were present. 1t was discovered that
every one of the original members, as
well as nearly all later ones who had
reached years of discretion, bore. In :
figurative sense at least, the matrimonial
tar-mark on her heel. OF all that noble
army OF martyrs who started out 70
abolish that insidious viper called man.
not one was left-not one. A good
many children padded in the lake. and
caught polliwags. while theEr mothers
sat on the bank above. and told how
they were charmed by the wiper. and LED
up to the marking pot like lambs 70 the
slaughter, while the "cause" was for
gotten.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18
A Curious Will Case.

A very curious illustration OF the
chances of litigation Is found in the
Hesdra case. A colored woman of this
name. by a long life of industry and
thrift, accumulated q property estimated
ht $4,000. She left n husband, who
Manned at least part of the property,
but offered to waive that claim on re-
ceipt of $4,000. This was refused by
Tie other heirs, but while overhauling
eome papers the old man found will
by which the deceased bequeathed to
linn the entire amount. This will has
INST been approved, and the other heirs
get nothing. How much they now re-
eret they did not accept the old mans
proposition. -New York Letter.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18

Says an English exchange: Upon the
tin water-bottle of one of the dead men
brought out of the Seaham pit, Michael
Smith, there was scratched, evidently
with nail, the following letter to his
wife: "Dear Margaret, there was forty
of us altogether Mt 7 A. -, some were
singing hymns, but my thought was on
my little Michael. | thought that him
and would meet in heaven at the same
time. oh, dear wife, God save you and
the children. and pray for myself.
Dear wife. farewell. My last thoughts
are about you and the children. BE
sure and learn the children TO pray for
me. oh, what terrible position we
are in.- Michael Smith, 81 Henry street.
The little Michael he refers to was bis
child whom he had left at home Ill.
The lad died on the day of the ex-
losi on.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18

"I can't 90 to the party tonight, " said
Jones; "the truth is, my shirt Is in the
wash" "Shlrt In the wash n shrieked
Smith, "why, man alive. have you but
one shirtP" "One shirtl" exclaimed
Jones, in his turn; "you wouldn't want
fellow to have million shirts, would
vouPn
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18

Would you know the sad lesson Of
my lifeP" he whispered, confidentially.
"Well, then, 1t is thisi Never 10 make
love to any girl in village where there
an ice-cr cam saloon"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18

The man who knows more about your
business than you do yourself, always
has leisure to entert in You.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-18

About 100000 watches are sold every
month in the United States.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-09-30
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Tribute of ReSnpct.

At regular communication of Trowel Lodge No
1872 F. & A. NJ, jackson, Ohio, held at Masonic Hail.
Sept. 18th, A. D. $780, A. L. $3.50, were unanimously
adopted the following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Supreme Architect OF
the Universe to remove from midst our Brother,
James H. c. Miller, who one of the original char
ter members of the Lodge who in former years, while
in the vigor of his manhood served the Lodge in
rious offices, and presided 1t as its Master elect
who bright and efficient Mason; who was emf
nent In his profession physician, and who was
honored and respected in private life as devoted
husband and father, ardent friend and good cit-
zen.
Resolped, That deeply sympathize with the rela-
tives friends of deceased Brother in the loss
we have mutually sustained.
Resolred, That while will the faults of our
deceased Brother with the broad mantle of Masonic
charity, will endeavor initiate his virtues,
t like him, shall be called from labor to refresh
ment in the Supreme Grand Lodge above.
Resoired, That copy of these resolutions be spread
upon the records of the Lodge, and that they be fur
nished the County paper for publication.
II. A. BEDEL, W. NJ.
THOMAS T. JONES. Sec'y.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-09-30
LITERARY NOTES.

ECLECTIC MAGAZINE.-The October number of the
Eclectic present the usual substantial fare and vare
of attraction. The illustration, instead of heiEga
portrait usual is Il marine view entitled Robbins
Reef Light. New York Harbor,' carefully engraved
steel. The table OF contents, happily combining
the instructive with the entertaining is follows:
Hours in a I-ibrary-SterTe.' by Leslie stephen;
Peasant Life in Bengal by j. Talboys Wheeler;
Letters to and from Hans Christian Andersen;'' ~
scandalous Romrnce;' "A Reindeer Ride through
Lapand - Fiction, Fair and FOUL, by John Ruskin
containing Ruskns already famous attack upcn
Wordsworth); The Carver and the Caliph, by Aus
tin Dobson; Jelly Fishes by Andrew Wilson, r. r.
S. S Central Asia the Meeting Place of Empires -
Thoughts In a City Church" Ga Poem); white
Wings: Yach.ing Romance by William Black,
Chapters XII. to XLIII.; ''Mnuets:" Romance of
Literary Discovery = In Memoriam Tom Taylor"
by Thomas Hughes; THE Bldckbird' Ga Poem,) by
w. W. Story; Instances of Longevity;'' Bitter
Sweet "a Poem); Literary Notices; Foreign Literary
Notes; Science and Art and Varieties.
Published by E. r. Pelton, 25 Bond Street, New
York. Terms, $5 per year, single copy, l5 cents Trial
subscription for three months, 81.
LITTELL's LIVING AGE.-The numbers of The
Living Age for the weeks ending September 18th and
25th respectively, contain the following articles:
Mind in the Lower Animals, Edinburgh; The Deccan,
Fortnightly; A Talk ahout Sonnets Elackwood; A
Forgotten Empire in Asia Minor, and BIther's Ide
al Frazer; Special Assize under Louis xiv, and In
Memoriam; Tom Tay lor, Macmillan; Why Poor
are Ugly, Spectaces ana Alolnes ana EzeVrs Satur-
day Review; Coiors in Art. l. F. de PourtaIes and
Cellulod Nature Esthetie teas, World with contin-
uations of adam and Eve, Bush Life in Queens
land" and insalmets of II The Portrait of Painter
by Hmself'' and The Pavilion the Links and
the usual amount OF poetry.
For 50 numbers OF Gi 'arge pages each (or than
$500 pages ycar), the subscription price (s) is low
while for $3.50 the publishers ofer send any
! the Amer can 81 montbles eklies with he Liv.
ing Age for year. including the extra numbers of thu
latter, both postpaid. litte.l Co., Boston, th,
| publis Lers.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-09-30
Advice to Young Men and Oiher out of
Emulnvmpnf

How few there that will hear advice at all. Not
because is advice but from the fact that those who
attempt give it not qualified for the work they
assume that they endeavor to thrust 1t upon their
notice inappropriate time upon persons over
whom control is acceded if claimed but book or
paper gives offense from any of these
therefore they always welcomed with hope that
real benefit may be derived from their suggestions
Whether will be attained in this leave
to the Judgment of those for whom it is intended.
Hoping they may find themselves sufficiently interest,"
ed to give 1t careful perusa and candid considera-
tion; and, although remarks at this time will be
Short yet every sentence shall be text for your own
thought to contemplate and enlarge upon, and per-
haps at future time may take and time to
give the subject that attention which is really its due
First, then, let me ask why many young men
and other persons out of employment? The answer is
very positive, well very plainit is this: 1ndo-
1ence coupled with determination that they will do
great thing, only and because that great thing
does not turn up without effort, they doing MOTH
Ing The point of difficulty is simply this: They look
for the end before the beginning.
But comes to offer them their expecta-
tons, Incidence says wait, and they still wait
ing. Now mind you as long your expectations are
placed upon chance offer of something very remu-
neratve, upon the assistance of others, even in
small way, so long win you continue to wait in vain
At this point, then the question would arise, what
can be done? And the answer is equally plain with
the other take hold of the first job find for 1t
will not find you, matter how insignificant it may
be, it will be better than longer ideness. And when
you doing something for yourselves by those
whose opinions worth any consideration, they
will soon offer you more and better jobs. But remem-
ber that the idle never have good situations offered
them. 1t Is the industrious and persevering only
who neRded TO assist in life's struggle Always
remember that industry in study labor, viii keep
ahead of his work, giving time for pleasure and en-
joyment; but Incidence is behind being driven
with her work, and prospect of its being
complished. Then let industry take the place of in
dolence. beginning to be by graphing with the
small things of lfebe faithful to yourself and you
may reasonably expect the shall indeed be great
Yours, NOTTINGHAM CLAIR.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-09-30

IN 1867, the Jackson Herald, which was
edited by Democrat in good standing
with his party, in speaking of Society
composed of the soldiers who had served
in the war, said:
"This unincorporated body, principally
consisting of a gang of drunken rowdies,
petty thieves and office-seekers =
We advise all our friends to keep close
lookout after their silverware, spoons,
watches, ETC."
That was the way the Democracy re-
garded the soldiers then. And the old
Vallandighammers hate the soldiers to
this day-unless they want them to pro-
tect their property.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-09-30
New Paying Occupation for Ladies and


A New Paying Occupation for Ladies and
Gentlemen.
The Handsome Nickel Plated New
Home Lamp being introduced to the
public this Season, is the most merito-
rious article ever offered Agents to make
money with, is safer. and more conven-
lent than the Student Lamp, which has
heretofore had the reputation of being
the Safest Lamp made, it has clamp to
firmly attach it to the Sewing Machine,
Piano, Organ, Desk, etc. The fear of the
ordinary lamp being accidentally upset
or thrown from the table, is entirely re-
lieved by this simple clamp contrivance.
Il can be adjusted to throw the light just
where it is wanted to suit the eyes, and
can be converted into a handsome wall
lamp. 1t has the best argand burner, a
filing Indicator, and convenient match
box, and its price is within the reach OF
every one. It has been fully tested and
editorially endorsed by the western
Christian Advocate" 'Aln. Christian Re-
view," Herald and Presbyter," journal
and Messenger" and christian Stan
dard," the leading Religious papers of
Cincinnati, and is endorsed by the Mayor
and Postmaster of Cincinnati, the Agent
of tie American Express Company and
Presidents of Insurance Companies, as
being tie Safest, Most Convenient and
best Lamp made.