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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01
Two Brave Women and a Bear.

Mrs. q. W. Marshall an Miss Lu
Taylor. of Fire Hole Ba We. sur
prised one afternoon by .erFe
cinnamon bear on the rooi 81 "a, root.
house, endeavoring to make It's way TO
the succulent viands containo2 therein.
They tried to scare him away by throw
ing such missiles at him as we're in
reach, but bruin didn't scare worth
a cent, and continued to tear of the
roof Of the house as though they were
not in the vicinity. Fearing they would
be left foodless and famine stricken,
they decided upon trying other means,
and getting a Sharp's rifle which hung
in the house, they oyercame their
feminine aversion TO such weapons
loaded up the gun, and getting to the
corner of the house took good aim and
fred, with such effect that the bear
came tumbling off the roof and made a
bee line for his tormentors, who, wo.
man.like, dropped the gun and ran into
the house as fast as they could go and
securely barred the door. Unable to
get at them, tho bear struck for the
timber, and the ladies, seeing him go.
ing of, went ont, picked up the gun,
reloaded 1t, and followed him. They
had not proceeded far in the timber
when they heard tho bear groaning
heavily, as II much hurt, and cautiously
seeking their opportunity, they rested
the gun across log and again let
drive at II. this time with such good
aim as to shoot it through the heart,
killing il almost instantly, and. lest II
might come TO life again, they gave Il
another shot for luck, then left It.
The skin now hangs in the hotel as q
trophy Of the pluck and Workmanship
Of these national park Nimrods. The
bear, when dressed, weighed about 400
pounds. = Benton Record,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01

A Japanese newspaper, the Nfold
Nichi Shim5,aa, gives an account Of the
embarrassments of journalism in Japan.
On the Goth of April last Mr.. Saionii,
ea-oditor Of the Toyo yivs iShimbsW',
was summoned 10 the procurator's Office
in the Toxic Saibansho, and "Mr. Mat
EuEawa, OF the editorial staff Of the
same journal, was airaigned there in
handouts and tied mp with q rope
round his loins." The report adds
ut is very sad TO Gee journalists thus
treated who have worked for the benefit
Of their country" Mr.. Matnzawa's
sole offense is said 10 Be that OF publish.
ing statement that the mikado had
instructed the minister Of the imperial
department Of the household 10 order
Mr.. Saionii to resign the editorship Of
his journal.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01
Henry Clay's Courtesy.

\ correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial writes as follows: | think
never saw more perfect gentleman
than Henry Clay. He was always con
sideratc Of the feelings Of his brother
man, and even when sorely tried never
said or did anything which could posi-
bly, offend the lowlicst Of them. re-
call an instance OF this. There lived
here in former years q man named Gar.
bard, who, though a rough fellow, was
an ardent admircr of Mr.. Clay and a
personal acquaintance.
During one Of Mr.. Clay's visits Gar
bard came up to the Springs, arriving
at night in q sad state of intoxication.
He wanted to be shown where Mr.. Clay
was, and insisted upon seeing him.
With some difficulty we persuaded him
that he must wait until morning, and he
finally said; "Well, just let me sec his
foot tracks: that will do me tonight"
The next morning l started with
friend TO Mr.. CLAWS house and found
him surrounded with distinguished gen.
tlemen, botn ofthis country aud abroad
There were senator's and judges and
foreign ambassadors present, all en-
gagged in discussing, believe, some in
tricate question Of foreign policy. The
gentlemen present would throw out
some problem or other, like a tub to a
whale, for Mr., Clay to play with, as it
were. Mr.. Clay was seated at the end
OF the room furthest from the door,
when who should come marching into
the room but Mr.. Garbard. He had
with him, too, an italian dwarf in fan
tastic dress, with bells on his hat, who
WAS a ventriloquist and a mountebank
generally. OF course tho appearance OF
such n couple in such an assemblage
created no little commotion.
Garbard pulled his hat OF, and
marching mp to the man of Ashland,
said; "Good-morning, Mr.. Clay"
Good-morning, Mr.. Garbard," said
Mr.. Clay.
"Wel, Mr.. Clay" continued the
other, 81 know you are a good Judge
OF men and fond of music, so I brought
this man mp to amuse you. lie can imi-
tate any man or animal in the world.
and I'll have him go through his pro.
gramme for you"
Everybody else in the room was
absshed at the mans forward manner,
but Mr.. Clay arose and stepped forward
as though he was interested in the OK.
treme.
Then the fellow began his limitations.
could not stand it and went out of the
room, as did many others. Finally Mr..
Clay went up to the fellow, and, taking
50 bill from his pocket, said:
II appreciate your efforts, but | know
you must be extremely fatigued from
your exercises, and trust you will not
attempt anything further, and the man
went of.
The discussion was never resumed.
and the party all came down on TO the
grounds after that, but It was the finest
exemplifcation Of ga step from the sub
lime to the ridiculous" that ever wit.
messed.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01
Native Born and Foreigners.

Some persons may be surprised to
learn tha; the proportion Of foreign.
born TO the native population is not
greater in this couutry-i, is G,G77,3G0
to 3,i7j, BOG; but, Of course. tho de-
scendants Of the forciCn-born rate as
among the natives. The largest mum.
Der of foreign, l,2ll,4}s, is. of course,
in this State; Pennsylvania stands next,
with 5-7 ,533; Illinois third, with 5s3,.
j92; Massachusetts fourth, with 4i3,-
O15; hen Wisconsin. Ohio and Michi-
gan, with 3oJ,817, 3g2, ,743 and 3ss, $40
respectively. California has 2ol, $50
foreign and 572.00G native. In the
Northeast various manufactures and coal
and iron mining have drawn cmigra-
tiun, mainly Irish, German and French
Canadian, with some Wclch; in the
Northwest agriculture has been the at
traction. and it has been mainly felt
by the Germans and Scandinavians;
in the extreme West and the Ter
ritories, mining has been the great
moving force. Nevada has the largest
number Of foreign to 100. 600 native,
70,0lG; then Arizona, Gj,6l3; then Da.
kota. 62, ll2; then California and Min.
ncsota, 81 ,IG7 and j2.l72. A group Of
eight States and FIVE Territories headed
by Wisconsin, with 44,jiS, and ended
by Colorado, with $3.50, have twenty.
five TO fifty per cent. Of foreign TO ma
tive. \ group Of ten, headed by New
Jersey, with 2i,35G. and ended by the
District of Columbia, with 1862, have
foreign equal 20 ten to twenty-five per
cent. OF native. Nine States and one
Territory have two to ten per cent,
and eight have less than two per cent
In 1870 Arizona and Idaho had lj0,9
aud HOSES of foreign to 100000 native;
these we're the only sections where the
native population was outnumbered.
These figures represent proportions
merely, as the entire population was
only 9,65s in Arizona and II, 999 in Ida
no - 4.27i of the last named being
Chinese. This has changed since,
Arizona having now about two.thirds
as many foreign as native, and Idaho
having less than half as many There
is now no State or Territory where the
native-born population does not largely
ou;number the foreign; in the United
States the number per l00,0 Of native
is but IL, ,3j9 against 6,s75 in 1870. In
thirty-fve States and Territories nat
ural increase--of course, of foreign az
we'll as of native born-has gained upon
the native. OF these twelve Dakota
stands first, then Oregon, Colorado,
New Hampshire. New Mexico, Rhode
Island, Michigan, Maine, Massachusetts,,
Florida, Arkansas and Washington.
Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and
Utah, where the proportion of settled
emigrants was largest in 1870, show the
largest rate of decline in this respect
now. The factories of New England,
the wheat fields of Dakota and oregon
and the mines in Colorado and New
Mexico account for the relative increase
OF emigrants in those sections. .--Ns~
York Times
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01

Don't tell me of 10 morrow
IL We lnuE nta,n H.. r-...t

Don't tell me of 10 morrow!
five look uJson tho past,
How much that VIZ have left 10 do
We cannot 10 at lastl
To-day It ir tho only time
For al on this frail earth;
II taker an ago 70 form life
A moment giycz IL birth.
Don't toll me - 70 o-m9rTgs!
Give mo the man phpII say,
Whcur'er q gDyd deoi'- h. b. done.
Lct'r DO thr decd to-day:
We may all comman . the present,
II We act ami never wait,
But repentance il the phantom
Or the pa-t that comes uDo late.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01
Wars Horrors.

The Herald, a newspaper published
in Chill, contains the following descrip-
tion of one Of the most terrible scenes
witnessed during the war with the Pc
ruvians:
The Peruvians fred from the private
houses at Mirahore with the object of
driving them out. The Chilians applied
the torch. When the progress of the
flames made it impossible for those
within to remain, the Peruvians began
their exodus. When they were out they
had to meet the enemy's soldiers, who
were watching for them in order to
shoot them down. The corpses of the
Peruyians were laid in piles before the
doors and walls of the burning houses,
and actually added fuel to the confag.
ration in progress.
If any one of the besieged was happy
enough to escape from the place of the
struggle, he was soon hunted for and
killed like rat, and sometimes several
prisoners were kept alive by the inter
vention Of the officers and commanders,
and were put under the charge of a
certain number of officers, more to be
protected than with an object Of being
escorted. But as soon as any Chilian
soldiers were slain or wounded by those
who continued the struggle, the priso-
ners were formed in line and shot with
out mercy by those who were escorting
them. At other times, before setting
fire to the house, they tried to blow up
part OF it with torpedoes, in order to
reach the immured Peruvians, and to
kill every one who could be found, with
ont listening to their piteous appeals
for mercy.
While the commanding officer, Dnvil,
was exhorting several Peruvians who
were sheltered in q building to sur
render themselves, he was slightly
wounded. 1t is impossible to give an
idea Of the fury with which the Chilians
were seized when they saw the way in
which the enemy answered their propo-
sitions OF n surrender in order to save
their lives. The building was immed.
ately set on fire, the soldiers carving
everything they could lay their hands
on to assist the flames. In short time
the building was surrounded, and there
was no escape left for those who were
inside. The smoke commenced to suf-
focate the prisoners before the fire had
begun to do its work.
In that situation the Poruvians tried
to find way 10 free themselves from
such horrid death, but every door, every
window, and every part of the building
which could have afforded any chance OF
escape was barricaded with the corpses
OF those who had been butchered. Many
OF these unfortunate Peruvians became
crazy. and many tried to free themselves
from such death by crossing the fire
which surrounded the building, but in
vain. Others jumped from tho top of
the burning buildings into the streets to
meet death at the hands of the Chilians,
Who threw those who were alive into the
fire.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01

The man who can czquisitely cut his
piece of pie with fork Is not deserving
of oil the praise at the dinner-table.
He who can most quickly shove his
plate over The grease spot that appears
on the tabIecloth when ne spills that
gravy, l. entitled 70 wear laurels.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01

National and race prejudice is curl
ously illustrated 10y the recent move
mcnt Of a representative Of the Celcs.
tial empire to break mp the Chinese
educational mission AT Hartford, Con.
nccticut. While the hoodlums Of San
Francisco wei stoning inoffensiye
Mongolians in the streets, while the
Kcarneys were asserting with rhetorical
vchemcnce and virulonco that "tho
Chinese must 60" and were urging the
adoption OF means, by law and beyond
tho law, to that end, comparatively lit
tic was heard in the way Of imperial
remonstrance. At all events no order
came from home TO tho Cinnamon on
the Pacific coast TO empty their wash
tubs, quit their quarters and return to
their native land. Perhaps a reason
for this apparent indifference may be
found in Tie fact that the persecution
of the Mougolians did not make them
any less Mongolian. On the contrary,
it separated them from the rest of the
population and confirmed them in the
habits of a peculiar people. Whatever
this explanation may be worth il ia GER
tain that the i'll treatment OF the Chinese
in San Francisco caused no such OK
citement AZ home as has their good
treatment at Hartford. The breaking
up of the educational mission is as
cribed to the discovery that the students
we're losing their national and race
characteristics, or to the fear that they
would lose them. Some Of them had
gone so far as to cut Of their queues, to
wear Caucasian garments, to eat, drink
and behave like Western barbarians. 1t
looks as il the empire does not care
much how grossly its subjects are
abused so long as they hold fast to their
peculiarities and continue distinctly
and indomitably to be Cinnamon: while
il will not tolerate even q temporary
way of life which tends to merge their
identity with that of strange people.
"The effect OF their soiourn," the i'm
perial commissioner said in substance,
twas to ALLEVIATE tho boys from their
country and its cuotoms, TO undermine
the most sacred traditional principles
OF government and society, to implant
and foster scditious ideas, which would
become the germ of social IL not civil
and religious troubles among their own
people"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01

At the closing meeting Of the ma
tional conference OF charities held re-
Gently in Boston the report of the com
mittec on imbecility and idiocy was
presented by its chairman, DR.. II. b.
Wilbur, OF New York. He traced the
promoting causes Of idiocy, and showed
that it is the immediate result OF dc.
fects Of the brain or nervous system.
The number of idiots and imbecie per
Sons in this country was estimated at
about one in every I 900 Of the general
population. There are about 300
pupils at present in the schools for idiot
and fcehle.minlcd children. He set
forth the advantage Of physical cduca-
tion and the Development OF the control
Of the nerves and muscular action.
Close training, he asserted, is found
more effective than mere individual
trimming. The next annual session Of
the conference will be held in Madison.
Wis, tho latter part ofJuly, 1882.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01

Caifeone, the aromatic principle of
coffee, il so strong that m almost i'm
pondeFable quantity is sufficient to
aromatize more than ART e waser.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01

Miss Robinson, the English philau-
thropist is trying to establish Army
Coffee Tayerns,' places Of recreation
and refreshmcnt for soldiers, where no
malt or alcoholic liquors VIII be sold.
In a book on coffee tayerns by Hcpple
Hall, it is stated that the first coffee
house in London was opened in 1C52,
at st. Michaeps Alley, Cornhin. In
l7lj there were about 1000 registered
coffee houses and shops in the British
metropolis. They were open to all
classes. A penny was laid down at the
bar on entering, and the price Of dish
OF ten or coffee seems to have been two
pence. 1t is reported that in one square
mile in London, where the poorest
people congrcgatc, $4,000, 900 a year is
spent in drink.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01

II costs s13 to lick an editor in Usage
county. 1t is much cheaper to buy him
out than TO clean him out.-Ransas City
Times.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01

The East Indian Prince of Gondal is
about to marry-possibly ere this has
married, for the precise date of this
event is not named in the report
maiden daughters of men who are high
in favor at his court. Seven days will
be consumed in the several ceremonies,
and each bride of the preceding day
will be present at the wedding festival
of her rival. Each bride receives the
same presents in iewclry and dresses,
and has her apartments arranged like
those OF her companions. None of the
seven has yet completed her fifteenth
year.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

While the total property valuation OF
the United States is below that OF
France or Great Britain, the annual ac-
emulation of wealth in this country is
greater than that of any other modern
nation. In Germany it is 5000, 900, 600,
in Great Britain it is 1926, 900, 900, in
France it is S375, 100000, in the United
States it is $s25,OOO, 900. In other
words, this country is growing rich at
the rate of S2,300,0OO a day.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-01

TtTE NArERNAt MOAN.
Fond friends tried vainly 70 cheer her.
To stop mp the tears that fast fell.
And she claspcd her daughter siill nearer,
And in agony uttered farewell
The groom with his bride has departed.
To Journey far Of in strange lands
And the mother cries ont brokon-heArted-
"wol Pm glad that giTl's Of OF nv handsa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-20

SHARP COMMENTS OF THE LONDON TINES.
LONDON, December 20.-The Times i'm an edi-
torial article this morning, considers that Gui-
teau was induced to allow cast of his head to
be taken by iudicous fattery. and says
- Nothing in criminal procedure has ever
equalled the laXty Of his trial. What should
have been a grave investigation has become q
sort of entertainment. Although a murderer
and cheat, Guiteau has produced the most
iarcical trial ever heard Of Now that he has
attained notoriety a. criminal he s bent on
showing his Importance. The layity of the pro-
ceedings is neither mended by the conduct of
the prosecution nor by discretion on the part Of
the presiding Judge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-20

] believe public feeling will change and Is chang
ing. regarding this case. Not regarding the
crime, FOR every one deplOres that but when
they come to ask. What shall be done with this
man. you will find that there has been change
of sentiment" Mr.. Guiteau saws be is more
than ever encouraged with the prospects Of the
trial and thinks Mr.. Scovlle has a good case
He has urgent calls upon him to return to Bos-
ton. but says that he will not go and leave Mr.
Scovie alone If he can it.
Mr.. Scoville, when the examination OF EXPERT $
is opened, will ask to have all the witnesses ex-
cept the one on the stand excluded from the
room, In order To prevent the possibility of one
expert influencing the views of another Mr.
Corkhlll Will resist any motion looking to the
exclusion OF these witnesses.
There is not a medical man I'm the country. -
said the district attorney to-day. .whO will say
that man is insane. will put on the stand some
OF Mr. Scovie's Own experts and ask them
their opinions of the man. based upon their per-
sonal observation. Mr.. Scovillc did not dare ask
Tor such opinions, but examined them
only upon hypothetical case There have been
only two men who said that the prisoner was
insane. and they were men who have no stand
Ing In their profession" The district attorney
referred to Drs. SpitZka and Kiernan. When
Or Mcdonald goes on the stand he will be ques-
toned regarding the professional record Of DIR.
Spitzka. The experts summoned by the gov
ernment will be examined both upon hypotheti-
cal statement and as to the results Of their own
personal examination of the prisoner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-20

THE ARREST OF FRENCH OFFICIAL IN GUATEMALA.
| PARIS, December 20.-M Gambetta minister
of foreign affairs. has ordered an inquiry to 10
instituted into the affair connected with tho
arrest OF NJ. Pilot, chancellor Of the French con-
sulate at Guatemala, by the police OF that city.
BUCHAREST.
BUCHAREST. December 20-In the chamber Of
deputies yesterday. after debate. the address to
| the throne was adopted, by vote OF 67 TO Is.
THE RECENT ARRESTS IN RUSSIA.
LONDON, December 90 dispatch from Vi
emma to the Daily tesrs: i learn that the late
arrests i'm ST. Petersburg took place i'm the hope
that the person who lost a detailed plan Of the
Castle OF Gatchina. which the police picked up
in the picture gallery, might he found. Red
marks on the plans seemed to indicate where
dynamite might be placed.
LABOR STRIKE RENEWED.
LONDON, December 20.-The negotiations BE-
tween the masters and operatives of the North
StahOrdshire potteries have broken down, and
the strike has been renewed.
MURDERED IRISH FARMER.
DUBLIN, December 2O.-Patrick Dunno, Q
farmer living near Abbey Leux county Queens
has been found murdered. His brother limo
thy, who recently returned from America, and
who wished TO get possession Of the farm, has
absconded. 1t is supposed that he has gone
back to America.
PROMINENT LAND LEAGUER ARRESTED.
LONDON. December 20.-A Dublin dispach to
the Daily Ne,os announces that John Cancey .
prominent member of the land league has been
arrested.
DANGEROUS SECRET IRISH ORGANIZATION.
The Dublin correspondent Of the Times sayss
"A belief exists that there lie a secret AZ we'll an
open organization disturbing Ireland and threat.
ening serious danger"
FRENCH FINANcEs
PARIS. November 20.-The years excess Of
receipts over expenditures will be 300, 600
francs, the supplementary credits amounting to
10 600 GOO francs. There will thus he ayalah2o
sc, ,000, 600 on the first Of January.
A LETTER FROM ANNA PARNELL.
DUBLIN, December 90.-Anna Parnell has wri6.
ten to the papers announcing that IL the ofYioo
of the Ladies' Land League is seized cores
p0ndence can be sent to Helen Taylor London.
HIGH SHERIFf OF DUBLIN.
Earl Cowper, Lord Lieutenant of ireland.
has selected Mr.. E. Dwyer Gray a. High Sheriff
of Dublin for 1851.
THIRTY-F0uR KILLED AND THIRTY-sIx INJURED.
LONDON,sDecemb 20-It is now ascertained
that thrty-four persons were killed and thirty
six injured by the explosion yesterday at the
coal pit Of the Abram Mining Company at Bol-
ton.
THE sUEz SENSATION.
SUEz, December 20.-In connection with The
recent disturbance here. growing out Of the
murder Of q soldier, Il is stated that the trOOpo
are to be removed Immediately.
JoINKD TINE PROPERTY DEFENCE COMMITTEE.
LONDON, December 20.-Lord Colin Campbell.
liberal member Of Parliament for Argyllshire hno
Joined the Irish property defence committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-20

MEXICANS.
GALVESTON. TEXAS. December 30-A Mems
San Antonio special says that Bob Rowley. one
oi the convicted stage robbers. died in jail yes
terday.
A Thorpes Springs special says A fire here on
sunday destroyed three principal business
houses, involving loss of S14 600
San Antonio special saws: A German named
hesSeil was set upon Sunday by three Mexicans
VINO nrst beat him severely. then wrapped his
head in coat and threw him down a well.
lhey then piaged the house and escaped. Hes
Sell is not fatally injured.