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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10
Mark Twain'~ Last.

The Hon. Dcm1hamc Hornet had
a very unpleasant experience lately.
Mr.. Twain was advertised TO lecture
N the town OF Colcchcstcr. but for
some reason failed 20 get around. In
The emergency the lecture committee
decided - employ Mr. Hornet TO de.
liver bis celebrated lecture on temper.
ancc, hut 50 late IN the day was his
arrangement that bills announcing il
could not be circulated, and the an.
dience assembled expecting the cclc-
bratcd innocent. Nobody IN the
town knew Mark, or had ever heard
bin lecture, and they had got the
notion that he was funny and went 20
the lecture prepared 10 laugh. Even
those on the platform, except the
chairman, did not know Mr.. Hornet
from Mark Twain and so when he
was introduced, thought nothing of
the name, as they knew Mark Twain
was a nom ne plume and supposed his
real name was Hornet. The dcnouc.
ment is this: MIR. Hornet first r..
marked, "lntempcranccis the curse Of
the country The audience burst into
merry laugh. He knew it could not
be his remark and thought his clothes
must be awry, and he asked the chair.
man in n whisper If he was all right
and got "yes" for an answer. Then
he said, "Rum slays more than dis
ease - a louder laugh. He couldn't
understand il. but went on. alt
breaks u, happy homes !" still louder
mirth. at is carrying young men
down to death and hell 7" a perfect
roar of applause. Mr.. Hornet began
TO get excited. He thought they
we're guying him, but he proceeded
tive must crush the serpent "a
tremendous howl of laughter. The
men on the platform, except the
chairman, squirmed as they laughed.
Hornet couldn't stand it. "What |
am saying is gospel truth u he cried.
The audience fairly beloved with
mirth. Hornet turned TO a man on
the stage and said "Do you see
anything very ridiculous in my re-
marks or behaviorgn "Yes, ha, ha.
its intensely funny--ha ha ha /!
Go on !" replied the roaring man.
This is an insult" cried Hornet,
wildly about. More laughter and
cries of "Go on, Twainl" And then
tie chairman got the idea of the
thing, and rose up and explained the
situation, and the men on the stage
suddenly quit laughing, looked at
each other in a mighty sheepish way,
and they quit laughing, too. And
then Mr.. Hornet, being thoroughly
mad, told them he bad never before
got into town so entirely populated
by asses and idiots, and having said
that, he lelt the ball. And the as
semblage then voted to censure Twain
and the chairman, and dispersed
amidst deep gloom.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10
Three Hints for Corn Growers.

The existing state Of affairs as re-
corded by "Old Probabilties," makes
corn planting seem great ways in
the future as yet, but it is not one
day too carly 10 bestow some careful
thought upon the subject. Here are
three little paragraphs which it will
be well to ponder in this connection:
1t u only good peed that makes
good results possible.
1t Is said that If sod land ia plough.
ed Just before the corn is planted the
worms will feed upon the sod and not
inJuTc the corn.
The average yield Of corn /. leas
Than one half Of the possible Weld.
W hen We think how little the second
halt Of one hundred bushels N corn
costs per acre, the profit of growing
SUCH a crop becomes apparent.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10
Moss for House Plants.

4 correspondent of the Couutru
G0f'1naH writes. - good many
kinds oi succulcut growing plants
during their season Of rapid growth
require when growing in pots a great
quantity Of moisture at the roots.
This is the case with such kinds Is
carnations, bouvardias, heliotropes.
gcrauiGm- and roses, especially if
grown in a house heated by artificial
means. and a minimum Of so main
ained \ good many failures with
roses during the winter are caused by
nos supplying sufficient water TO the
roots when growing. For years made
this mistake myself, but a. are
daily learning the nature and require
meu,s of plants better, ] find that too
much water cannot be given roses
growing in high temperature. hav-
ing plenty Of healthy foliage, so long
as there is sufficient porositv in the
soil to prevent saturation. Dryuess
NJ the roots is often the cause of mil
dew on plants, aud is also the cause Of
the plants producing imperfect buds.
Where plants are placed in warm
rooms. it is a good plan to cover tho
surface Of the pots, or If growing in
shallow branches, the surface Of the
he'd, with moss, which may either be
the green moss found growing on
stumus and stones in the moist nar;s
Of the woods, or sphaguium moss
found in swamps; this latter is the
kind | generally use, but the other is
the prettiest for house plants"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10
Boards and Shingles Cheaper than Feed.


lrum The American Fa,1ue1
1t will require a great amount of
hay aud grain TO make up for the loss
of heat Of COW that il Obliged 10
remain in an exposed place oil night
when the thermometer is at or below
zero. To keep up the heat in man
and animals requires fuel, Just the
same as it does 10 keep our rooms
comfortable; so if the fuel is Of poor
quality and burned in poor stove the
result will Of course be little more
than weak ashes that will be of little
value as a fertilizer just the same
thing will be observed if the COW is
fed on damaged hay and rotten straw,
the result will be a very small quaint.
ty Of poor milk and manure that will
never do much good for our land.
Feed good hay and grain in warm
stable, and see the vast difference; A
fat, slick COW, plenty Of milk and but
ter and fertilizers that will make the
poor bill sides shine.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10

Az architect who built a new city
hall for western town made botch
Of IL and fled to Canada, rs he left
word with his friends, ito remain until
the affair should blow over" Next
day high wind struck the town and
his friends telegrapbed him: "Come
back. The whole shebang was blown
over last night"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10

A HoRsE's hoof Is OF the same
nature as horn. IL you desire TO
see the effects Of applying hot shoe
to horses hoof, place your comb on
a hot stove Cor minute or two, then
let II cool. aud see how easily il will
break. A bot shoe makes the hoof
brittle instead o. tough.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10

The mission Of these long winter
months seems TO be TO refresh and
strengthen our languishing energies
and over-taxed minds, to develop and
mature plans for the future and 10
garner strength and vigor for their
successful carrying out. Without
forethonght, carefully maturcd plans,
and sufficient preparation, permanent
success Is never obtained in anything.
The american Dardea.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10

1T should never be forgotten that
rich cattle food makes rich manure.
and rich manure hcavo crops. while,
on the other hand poor feed means
lean cattles poor manure and inferior
crops.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10
GILMORE 4 CO..

- LAW AND COLLECTION H0UsE
G29 + STREET, WAsuINeroN. u g.
Make Collections, Negotiate I,sus and attend 70 All
business oanfdea to them. LAND SCRIP. Soldiers
Additional Homestead hghis and LAND WARRANTS
bought aud ssld lssf
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10

THE fatied calf was killed that q
father might reveal bis feel
ings toward q prodigal son.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10

The lower house Of the Connect
cut General Assembly boasts that
little more than one third Of it's
membership are farmers. The Con
necticut General Assembly is TO be
congratulated, but we submit that il
looks like a serious reflection upon
Connecticut farmers.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10

WE did not write either Of the
following paragraphs, but they are
just as good and true as though we
had, and we place them in this col.
umn, that they may have whatever
advantage is to be derived from our
editorial endorsement:
A neglected, poorly-fed, stiuted
lamb never RECEIVERS, however well
fed afterward, so as to make as good
and rs large a sheep as 1t would had
II had proper care early. Feed the
ewes so that they can supply the
lambs with plenty Of milk.
Filling horses rack with hay. as
some persons do, and permitting n
constant supply to remain before the
animal, is one Of the most probable
means Of producing disease, and the
most positive in rendering animals
unfit for fast work, Large supplies
of hay have the effect of making the
stomach large and weak.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10

Cons does not succeed well after
buekwheal.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10

"tN't sHh Fh"HFthtTT oT TnE fAthEE.
Eyery TURNER ia his annual erperienee
,tiseorers something of rdLue. Write II and
| send II 10 tie agricultural Editor Of the
DEMOCRAT Beiiefo,its Psnn'a, +" that othsr
farmers may hare tie JeHem of H. Let
communication be timely, and b. sure tLaf
| hey are brtef and NELL goiHted
THE lower house Of the Connect
cut General Assembly boasts that
a little more than one third OF it's
membership are farmers. The Con
necticut General Assembly is TO be
congratulated, but we submit that il
looks like a serious reflection upon
Connecticut farmers.
A CORRESPONDENT asks: "What is
the best method Of feeding cattle in
Winter ~ We don't exactly know.
One man might prefer 10 take the
Ok on his lap and feed him with
spoon. Others would bring him into
The dining room and let him sit at
the table with the old folks. Tastes
differ in matters Of this kind.
THE current number Of Scr,bucr's
Noahh contains at least two articles
OF special interest to farmers, viz:
"Notcs Of Walker" by Rev. John
Burroughs, and agricultural TX.
pertinent Stations by Mr. Charles
Baurard. This is his first full ac.
count OF an educational work among
farmers which is destined at an carly
day, 70 assume important proportions,
and should be read by every farmer
who would keep himself abreast with
the progress of his profession.
TUE farmer who has the water sup
ply for his stock so arranged that the
doubled-and.twisted zero weather We
are having now does not affect IL. and
his stock can all drink their Gll Of
comfortably warm water under com.
fortably warm shelter, has great rca.
son 20 congratulate himself We do
not happen 10 know very many who
are 50 happily situated; but We could
name several who have promised
themselves, within the last few weeks,
that they will make such arrange.
ments before another winter. May
they not fail to pot in execution
'he'' goo' intentions
AZ, ,ooj .,ri,,.l.,-,l ,-..-;. =.
tercsting TO the good farmer. and the
good farmer always is supplied with
one or more OF them. As q rule.
however, those published nearest 4
mans farm are OF the greatest prac
tical benefit TO him. Ones farming
.at. I 4. 4
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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-02-10

NEWS, FACTS AND SUGGESTIONS.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-19
The Agricultural College.
The Proposition to Establish the Instft
 

The Proposition to Establish the Instttu- tiOn at Manchsster.
 In the Senate on Thursday, Senator Alsop presented the report of the commission ap- pointed by Governor Bigelow to confer with | Messrs. Storrs Brothers, of New York, with | reference to the proposed plans for the es- | tablishment of an agricultural school, which was tabled for calendar and printing The report states that the Messrs Charles and l Augustus Storrs desire to establish an agri- l cultural school in their native town, Mans ! field, for the benefit and instruction of boys who desire and propose to fit themselves for agricultural pursuits, and train them to the practice and business of farming and instruct them in, and illustrate the clements of,
 botany, chemistry and geology and other
 sciences as applied to agriculture. The gen.
 tlemen offer to give 15O acres of ground and
 commodious buildings thereon and sum of
 money sufficient to equip the farm and school to the point for beginning operations
 which they estimate at $5,000. They expect the State to provide for carrying on the working of the farm and instruction in the school
 The commission think if the offer of the
 gentlemen is accepted the General Assembly should make an appropriation of $5, ,OOO per year for five years at least to carry on the school, and that board of trustees and managers of six persons, with the Governor er-obfcio president should be appointed. The commission further say that in their opinion the State can scarcely expend a DOT tion of it's reserves in a more useful manner than in teaching sound scientific agricul- ture Our extensive manufacturing indus tries make our agriculture worth improving to the highest pitch, and school which shall send out yearly 50 or 100 well trained young farmers, who shall clearly understand the op. portunities which lie at their hand and have the business training that shall fit them to match their opportunities, will repay the State thousand fold by the agricultural rec vival that is sure to follow.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-19

At 10 a. m. Speaker Case called the House to order. Chaplain Sage offered prayer
 Reports from committees were tabled for calendar Senate business was concurred in.
 On motion of MT. Morris, New Haven, the House receded and recommended the resolu- tion authorizing an appropriation in favor of the General Hospital society of Connecticut.
 On motion of MT. Futile, of East Haven, the bill requiring elected officers in this State to make oath that they have not con- tributed money for their elections was made the order for Tuesday next at Il a. m. Mr. Gum, of Milford, offered an amendment re- quiring the members of the present General Assembly to make such oath before taking the compensation. MT. Driscoll, of New Haven, offered second amendment inserting the word ''mules," so that money, mules or other consideration shall not be contributed towards elections.
 A bill relating to foreign attachments was taken up. It provides that the wages of a debtor for ten days before the service of a trustee" writ shall be exempt from attach ment in addition to the present exemptions. The bill was passed.
 A bill was passed which imposes a fine of $1 on all parties who shall use bottles that do not belong to them in which soda, ale, DOT ter, lager beer, cider or small beer has been confined by the manufacturers; the original owners must file with the clerk of the Su- perior Court a description of the names and marks used by them in order to secure the benefits of this bill.
 bill was passed relating to the annual meetings in North Branford bill was passed giving the common coun- cils of cities, and the people of towns power to make bylaws to suppress and punish gambling; pool selling policy playing. lot tery dealing, bucket shop business, and bet ting on the rise and falls in stocks and mer- chandise.
 A bill was passed requiring that fire es- cape shall be provided for every story ot every workshop or manufactory above the sec ond on which, floor are employed more thar I twelve persons. These fire escapes must be built within six months from the passage oi | this bill
 ss At 1915 the House adjourned to 3 p. m Monday
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-19
Yale Theological Seminary.

Lecture by Rev. pr. Hall i'm the Lyman
 Beecher Course.
 A very large company of ladies and gen. tlemen filled Marquand chapel yesterday af- ternoon to hear the third lecture of Dr. Hall on secondary sources of success in the min istry. This was the largest audience that has yet been present, and the seating capacity of the chapel was tested to its utmost. Dr. Hall first gave out hymn, and after it had been sung he began his address, speaking first of intellectual growth. At first it might seem somewhat illogical to make the intellectual a third and separate part of our subject but we are thinking of ministers as they develop in the course of years. It is expected that they grow intellectually and become more powerful preachers every year.
 It cannot be denied that our Puritan fath- CTS were driven too far in their views, and 1t would be no losg if we should retrace and pay more attention to church decencies. Have the church building respectable and pleas- ing structure; keep the church for purely church purposes; keep the ministry tolerably distinct from other professions. Let the church be 2 holy place of worship and do not desecrate it by other uses.
 Chjldsep when young can be made fools of,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-19

Office Superintendent General of the Grand National Exhibition of the American Insti- tute of Science, Art and Industry, of the city of New York. Finding of the Committee of Experts and Judges.)
 i've recommend the Medals of Excellence for the Witch Hazel Preparations of the Lie big company as being of great value and purity"
 In accordance with the finding the Medals of Excellence were awarded. Is. CHARLES WAGNER HULL,
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 Sold in fifty cents and dollar sizes. ma15 3teod 1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-19
cEN1AuR Iiniinlent.

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 RHEUMATISM, Sciatica, Lumbago, Scalds, Burns, Stiff Joints, Cuts, Swellings, Frost bites, Quinsey, Salt Rheum, Itch, Sprains, Calls, and Lameness from any cause. Sufferers from
 PAIN IN THE BACK, Fever Sores, Eruptions, Broken Breasts, contracted Cords, Neu- raIgia, Palsy or dislocated limbs; and owners of horses, planters, me chanics, merchants and professional men everywhere, unite in saying, that
 CENTAUR LINIMENT brings relief when all other Llnl- ments, Oils, Extracts and Embroca- tions have failed.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-19
AsH-ToNlC

A Perfected Purifier of the System.
 ToN1c-"Increasing the strength, obCt0ting ne effects of debility, and restoTing healthy functions WEBSTER.
 For Indigestion, and Dyspepsia, the many forms of Liver Complaint, Impure and Impoverished Blood' and Functional Derangements attendant upon Debility, and for Building up the weak, Ash-TOnic is doubtless the most prompt and certain remedy yet devised. In 1-2 ID. bottles, 75 cents; Six Bottles, $4. Accredited Physi- clans and Clergymen, who may desire to test the Tonic, will be supplied with not exceeding six bottles, at one-half the retail price, money to accompany the order. Sold by Druggists, and by D. B. Dewey & Co., 46 Dey St., N. Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-19

Drawfng to a Cloae-Business Trans acted Yesterday. .-.e HARTFORD, March IS, 1881. { Especial to the JOURNAL AND CoURIER.l Friday is always light day for business at the Capitol, and this was no exception to the rule If the roll had been called in the House at the opening, it would have been found that there was not quorum present. Business proceeded, however, in regular or der, all important matters being tabled until there was full attendance. It would appear to be impossible to finish the business and finally adjourn next week, although there is no doubt but that this desirable result may be accomplished the following week.
 Following is a summary of the business transacted to-day:
 The Senate assembled at 10:3O o'clock. Prayer was offered by Chaplain Sage.
 Committee reports were received and tabled for calendar.
 Senator Coe moved to reconsider the action of the Senate on Thursday in passing the bill giving to women the right to vote in school district matters, and the Senate recon sidered it's former action and tabled the bill.
 Under a suspension of the rules the Senate concurred with the House in passing the bill giving to the Phoenix Fire Insurance com pany, of Hartford, the right to increase it's capital stock not exceeding 30, 900 shares at e par value of $100 per share.
 Business on the calendar was disposed of as follows: Bill forbidding sale of intoxicat- ing liquors in any State county or town building, and forbidding the granting o1 liquor licenses to any sheriff, deputy sherif or constable; passed.
 Bill authorizing any town to offer a bounty of not over $5 for killing each wild cat, ol fox, and bounty of not over $1 for eacl skunk, weasel, raccoon or woodchuck, to be paid out of the surplus dog tax received the previous year.
 Bill amending charter of the New Haver and West Haven Horse Railroad. company passed.
 Bill requiring railroad companies to main tain fences on the lines of their roads; passed
 Bill requiring every person or corporation to cut down wild carrots and Canada thistlel growing on their lands, or on the highway adjoining, so often as to prevent their goins to seed, under penalty of $5; tabled
 Resolution incorporating the first mort gage bondholders of the Connecticut West ern Railroad company as the Hartford and Connecticut Western Railroad company passed as amended by the House and mino, amendment was added.
 Bill providing that owners of stallions wht keep them for service shall have a lien ol any mare which the stallion serves and alst upon the colt to the amount charged for ser vice; on rising vote there were seven vote in the affirmative and seven in the negative The chair voted in the negative and the bil failed to pass.
 Bill requiring regimental paymasters anc officers detailed as paymasters to give bonds passed in concurrence.
 Bill authorizing the commander-in-chieft t, order evening inspections and musters of tn National Guard, and providing that for ab sence from inspection each member shall b liable to the same fine as for absence iron any legally authorized parade or encamp ! ment; passed.
 At o'clock the Senate adjourned till Tues day.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-19
The Name of Jenner

means drawn lancet putting to flight a loathsome disease and the name Harvey signifies the circulation of the blood. And the time is coming when the name of Dr. David Kennedy will be indissolubly connect ed in the public mind with the purifcation of the blood; deed only less important than the discovery of it's motion through the human body. This Dr.. Kennedy accomplish es by means of his new medicine called stFa- vorite Remedy.' mh11 12d2w4thp
Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-19
A Card.

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Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-19

For the lip there is no brightness, For the teeth there is no wilderness,
 Where SOZODONT has got no place; But those who use it know full well, How bright and beautiful the spell
 It throws OCT man or woman's face. m17 eod1w