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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11

There is story, of no very ancient
date, of servant girl who came to see
her spiritual adviser, and informed HIM
that she considered herself converted.
The minister asked her by what signs
she was made aware of the inward
change she spoke of. She replied that
she now swept ont all the corners of the
rooms intrusted to her care. On being
further questioned as to the perform.
ance of her daily duties, it soon became
apparent that there was still great room
for improvement in matters of cleanli-
ness; so she was told to go home, to be
still more conscientious, and to return
at some no distant period, when she
could report further progress in the
reformation just begun, and then she
might be admitted to full participa-
ton of church privileges
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
Thd German Cookery School.

was sixteen years of age, and, ac-
cording to common custom of German
families, had to go for twelve months
to what is called cookery school, in
order to learn there everything that is
expected from a German housewife.
This custom is not universal in Ger
many, but it prevails in many districts,
especially in the northwestern provin.
ces. A girl may be Countess or a
Baroness, q clergyman or a Generals
daughter, or else the child of butcher
or a shoemaker. 1t does not signify
how or where she has been born, or
what her rank is. The manners of her
country require thst, whoever she is,
she should know how to cook, wash,
iron, to clean the room, mend the linen,
and plant the garden. OF course, [ do
not mean to say that all girls, even III
those parts of Germany where the Gus
tom is most general, are forced to un-
dergo this training. Very many, as may
be imagined, shirk it, and some parents
do not feel the necessity of imposing
this useful education on their daugh-
tiers. For it must be remembered that,
whether woman's future life obliges
her to do these things herself or not, and
even if her position in the world allows
her to keep as many servants as she
chooses, these very servants, being Ger
man servants, expect her to know how
to do all the work she requires of them.
There is only one difference between a
Baroness and the child of tradesman.
The latter learns the several duties /
have mentioned in her fathers house
and from her mother, while the former
leaves her home to learn the same de-
tails of domestic service in a strange
house.-The CornhiU Magazine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
Teaching Boys WOOdcraft.

The boys in the Chauncey Hall
School, Boston, lately listened to a
talk about woodcraft from Capt. Bar
ker, a famous trapper of the Maine
woods. The novel topic and the origi-
nal method of teaching it attracted 8
crowd.
The speaker appeared in his hunting
costume, and opened his address hy Civ
ing the boys instructions regarding
their outfit and behavior while camp
ing out. He advised beginners to en-
ploy a guide acquainted with the locali-
ty, and who was also competent to take
charge of camp.
He told the boys that they should
have two tents, one wall-tent to sleep
in, and smaller one to keep their
cooking utensils in.
Among the necessary paraphernalia
for camping purposes, he suggested a
good axe, i camp kettle, a teakettle, a
six-quart pail for water, and plenty of
plates, knives and forks.
For food, plenty of potatoes, onions,
beans and salt pork were recommended.
If the party has no guide, it should have
some definite plan of action, and should
select one of the party captain and an
other cook, or spot rasiler, y as the log
ging camps term chef de cuisine.
In selecting place for a camp, par
ticular attention should be paid to the
location, which should be on high
ground close to water.
The speaker illustrated the proper
manner of building a fire. Select a
smooth, hard piece of ground at the
foot of high, flat boulder of stone, and
then take three large sticks of wood,
the larger the better-for the most of
campers cut up lot of small wood that
burns out before morning, leaving the
campers nearly froZen-and place one
on the other against the rock.
After this arrangement has been COM
pleted, chop up lot of small dry wood
and place in the fireplace, and start the
fire.
At the time of retiring pull down on
the fire the two upper logs that rest
against the stone, and throw a green
stick on them. This will keep a good
fire until after midnight, when you
should throw on another stick, which
i'll last until morning.
IL proper stone for the back cannot
be found, stakes driven in the ground
will answer the purpose of holding up
the front logs.
With some boughs that he brought
for the purpose, the speaker illustrated
the process of making boughtent,
such as is used by trappers who only
intend making a short stay in one
place.
In his advice to the boys about camp
ing out, he said that the main feature
of good time was good nature, and he
also said that there was no place III the
world where man or boy would more
thoroughly exhibit the good or bad
qualities he was possessed of than when
camping out.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
MOTHERS THE BEST TEACHERS.
BY MRS. NJ. A. RIDDRR.

A mother saws: 81 am missionary In
rsery; there, six pairs OF little eyes
itching me. and six little hearts are acquiri
,as of truth from my works SIS well as word
( Exchange
Shrink not. mother, from thy duty.
lis blessed care,
Leading happy little children
Into pathways fair,
Guiding feet that might be wayward
Past the shadows dim
Teaching little hearts the meaning
OF the evening hymn.
Mother. mark the little listener
As he draweth near;
Every word you chance TO utter,
See, he bends to hear.
How the merry eyes now ghsten
At the pretty tale.
With scholar so attentive.
Mother. can you fail?
Never yet had earthly teacher
Sweeter task than this:
Love-taught lessons to the children.
Ending with kiss
Then the bright rewards accruing
In the after days,
When, in womanhood and manhood.
Endeth childhood's ways.
When the seed of early planting
Flowers without blight,
When the later fruit has ripened
In the mellow light
Make il then, oh busy mother.
One of your great joys.
Leading unto truth your precious
Merry girls and boys
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
CrRcuMsrANT1AL Ev1pENoE.-A man

CIRCUMsTANTIAL EvIDENCE.-A man
named John Soard is serving life SEN
tence in the Kentucky Penitentiary un-
der conviction of the murder of l.. b.
Whitney, who, it has just been discov-
cred, is living and serving as constable
in Cleveland, Ohio Soard was convicted
five months ago on circumstantial evil
dence. dead body having been found
in Casey county, KY, and falsely sworn
to be Whitney's. Whitney was en-
ployed for some time in the Government
Secret Service, with headquarters at
Cincinnati, and Soard had been his as
sistant, but he knew nothing of his trial
and conviction until the other day, when
he received letter from him.
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ADVERTISING RATES.

One dollar for one inch space will be charged
tor the nrst insertion, and fifty cents for each
subsequent insertion
A liberal discount will be made on quarterly
hx months, or yearly advertisements.
Local notices win be inserted at 20 cents per
line.
Marriage and death notices inserted tree.
Obituary notices inserted at half advertising
rates.
All advertising bills are due after the first
insertion, unless otherwise agreed upon.
LITTLETON DENNIS. Snow Hill, Nd
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11

"HERE's a fly in my soup, waiter. I"
"Yes, sir, very sorry, sir, but you can
throw away the fly and eat the soup,
can't you ?" "Of course l can; you
didn't expect me to throw away The
soup and eat the fly, did youT sss
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11

"WHAT is the moon good forf" asked
Professor Miller; "what are its princl-
pal uses?" And the smart boy looked
up from the foot of the class and said:
"To rest the gas companies"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
A DIAL P. BARNES,
a ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

Oflee opposite Court House, Snow Hill. Nd.
VIII visit Pocomoke City every Saturday.
Strict attention given to the collection Of
claims.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
The Democratic Messenger,
PuBLIszxp EVERY SATURDAY BY
LITTLEToN DENNIS, Proprietor
At sNoW HILL, WORCESTER co., MD.
Subscription. 81 a Year in Advance.

Liberal arrangements made with clubs.
Correspondents solicited from all parts of
he county.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11

EDWARD b. BATES,
Gate of Baltimore Barr
ATTORNEY AND NSELOR-AT-LAw,
Snow Hill. Nd.
Once opposite Court House, adjoining the
Post Ofiee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
CLAYTON J. PURNELL,
~ ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.

Once opposite Court House. Snow Hill, Md.
Strict attention given TO the collection OF
claims. VIII visit Berlin on the second Satur-
day OF every month.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
GEORGE N. UPsHUR.

~ ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Once, Court House Square, Snow Hill Md.
Prompt attention given to the collection Of
claims.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
ATLANTIC HOTEL.
CLATE ENeLIsgs,)
CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND. VA.


W. MATTHEW'S 4 CO.. Proprietor
The undersigned beg leave TO inform the,
friends and the general public that they have
leased and refurnisbed the above elegant aud
eOmmodious house, and are now prepared 10
accommodate permanent and transient guests
In nrst-cia's style.
Large airy rooms. Home comforts.
Pine ssa aud Bay Fishing. Cunning aud
Bathing, etc. The table Il provided witt Wild
Fowl, Terfapin, Fish, Oysters, Grabs, and all
The Injuries II The season.
Pleasure bosts ~ all kinds. guides, fishing
lines. fecOys, ponies etc, always ready for
The use Of guests.
> FIrstclass Bar attached. Choice Eines.
liquors, ales, beers and cigars.
Passengers for Chlncoteague connect with
steamer for the Island at Franklin City, the
terminus of the Worcester Railroad, morning
and evening. Connection may also be made
daily at Nashville. All who visit the Atlantic
may rest assured that they viii receive eour.
teous treatment and excellent fare.
Your patronage n respectfully solicited
w. ]. MATTHEW'S d GO.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
GEORGE W. PURNELL.

y ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
ONCE, opposite Court House, Snow Hill. Nd
Claims promptly collected. viii visit POGO
moke City on the second Saturday of each
month.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-06-11
GEORGE W. CONVICTION.

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
once, Court House Square, Snow Hill. Md.
Prompt attention given to the collection of
claims.
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EDwARD d. MARTIN.

~ ATToRNEY-AT-LAw.
Once opposite Town Hall, Berlir, Nd.
Special attention given TO the collection OF
claims.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22
Progress" North and South.

Progress" IL now in is third year, and
may, therefore point TO its broad pages
for evidence Of Its tone and doctrine
With the nomination Of General Han
cock for Presidency, iis editor renewed
bis relations with the Democratic PARTY.
No disappointment with the ideas Of the
Republican party prompted his decision
but be saw that the mALsgers Of that party
had made hostility 10 the South a cundi-
ii0n Of continued membership, and that
even the illustrious services Of General
Hancock 20 the country bad made no i'm
preston upon men who, without those SER
vices, would have had neither country nor
party. Together, with hundreds Of thous-
Ands Of Others, the editor Of PROGRESS
therefore took ground for the cause Of
peace, patriotism, and reconciliation and
every subsequent hour has confirmed Ia
him the wisdom Of bis action.
The closeness OF the popular vote in
1880, when the Republicans carried tho
day only by panic and capiisl, and the
small majority in Congress, with hundreds
Of Thousands Of offce.bulders, forced 10
vote to keep their places, proved the power
Of the great party founded by jefferson
and Franklin, and imuortalized by jack
son, Douglass, Cas-, Silss Wright, and
Thomas II. Benton; and, since that elee-
ton, the South has exhibited a vitality,
energy, and prosperity that increase is
value 70 the Union and its future forca in
all that relates 10 national development.
"PRO0REss" will retain all its eontribu.
tors that have been writing in its pages
for the lssi tSo years, especially those who
minister TO the tastes OF thoughtful men
and women, and more will be added on
new topics, political and social. will be
particularly obliged If my old friends,
North and South, East and West, will
give me the benefit of their personal eo-
operation In this effort TO strengthen :
journal which is intended to spread the
truth in favor Of generous Democratic
principles, and 10 foster and cement COM
radeship between all peoples and States
i have no other, as ! can have no higher,
ambition than 20 succeed In this great OBJ
ject. Independent Of all cliqnes and fac
tions, voluntarily out Of Office, and plead.
ing for real relief from seetionalism and
the schemes Of Imperialisis and Federal
lists, i ask the masses TO give me the en-.
couragement I have always been ready to
extend TO labor, whether Of body or brains,
and 10 cultivated and emuloug men OF
every condition and country.
Advertisers will find "PRoeREssm in i.s
new field, an attractive and invaluable
medium. propose TO make this depart
meht u marked Speciality Gf unique aE,i at
trsctivc typography.
Ny scientific, literary, dramatic, and
financial departments win be thorough
and fearless. have reduced the price Of
"PRooRESs" 10 $3.50 per annum, includ-
ing postage TO ell parts Of tho country,
and will be grasiaed for your subscriE.
tien. JoHS w. FoRxEY,
Editor and Proprietor,
T02 Chestnut-st, PHILADELFHrA, PA.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

Thar CANE TO MR MAcMASus.-we
clip the following notice Of the recent
cane presentation TO Hon. James MscMan.
US from the CleArheld Republican,
awe notice by our Bcllefonte exchanges
that the members Of the Bar in that bor-
ough GAINED the Oldest member-Hon.
James Mac Manus, one day last week--on
the ffty-ffth anniversary Of his admission
as an sttorney 10 the BellefoHte Bar. All
the lawyers at that Bar, except four, have
been born since Mr.. MacManus was sworn
in Is an attorney. =
Those citizens Of Clearfeld county who
attended Court from 1874 to 1855, and are
alive, will recollect Jim MacManus. We
heard him make a speech in our Court
House in ls4s, during the Cass and Taylor
campaign, and his closing remark was,
Boys, II you want American Liberty TO
last forever, vote the Democratic ticket.
The old men have nothiag to cav 20.
It's the boys that must save the country
from despotism.' We have treasured
that remark ever since"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

"A man, supposed TO be named Frank
Mulson, while sitting on the railroad track
near HaIe's mill, about half past twelve
o'clock yesterday, was struck by a passing
engine aud very seriously injured. He
was caught by the COW catcher on the left
shoulder, and when picked up 1t was found
that his collar bone and two ribs we're
broken and that he had also received other
injuries Of . dangerous character. DIR.
Harris was called and gave him every at
sention in his power. He Is apparently
about thirty.ave years of age and is
thought to be miner from Houtzdale.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

THE Y. NJ. g. A. CONVENTION.
sessions Of this convention will begin IN
the \. NJ. G. A. rooms this afternoon at
3: 20 O'Clock. The fret general meeting
will be held in the ST. T.. church this
(Thursday) evening at u: 30, Ehen an
address Of welcome will be delivered on
behalf Of the Association by IL President,
Col ID. $. Keller, and on behalf Of the
churches by Rev. Mr. Pennypaeker, Of
the NJ. u. church, and responses made by
the President Of the State Executive com.
mittfc, james Mccormick. Esq, Of Hsr-
risburg, and other delegates 70 the conycn-
ton. 1t IL also probable that paper on
some special feature Of Association work
will be read at this meeting and the order
oi business for succeeding sessions an
nounccd. We hope our citizens will turn
out largely at this opening meeting, and
CIV" the delegates hearty welcome.
During the rest Of the week meetings will
be held in the forenoon at 9: 30 and In
the afternoon at 2 30 O'Clock in Humes'
Hall; and each evening there will be a
large general meeting in the Presby,erian
or NJ. i. churcbes-probably in the Pres-
byterian on Friday and in the NJ. J..
church on Saturday evening. These State
conventions are said TO be exceedingly
interesting and profitable not only for al
persons who are interested In Y. NJ. {. a.
work, but hlso 70 those who are in any
way interested in the Christian and social
development Of young men generally. We
hope, therefore, that the people OF our
community will avail themselves Of the
| privilege now afforded them for the first
time. From reports received, 1t is proba-
bic that the convention will be attended
| by about one hundred Association men
from different parts Of the State. Rev. $.
A. Taggari and probably one or two other
persons who have just returned from the
| Worlds Conference in London will be
| present and give al account Of the pro-
ceedings al that conference.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

The publishers Of Rev DR.. gobiuEon's
Spiritual Songs for the Sunday. School
have just issued little book containing
only the hymns Of that work and selling
Tor one-balf the money. Ii will be q most
desirable supplement TO the large book,
greatly Increasing its usefulnesE, and plAc-
ing 1t within the reach Of the lsrgest mis-
sion-tchool'. The new edition IL pretiily
bound In flexible red cloth, and costs but
20 cents. The complete tune edition,
bound IN snd boArds, covered with red
cloth, with red edges, costs 40 cents TO
schools in quantities. II is said that the
sales Of the latter work have mounted UP
into the scores of Thousands since it, issue
n year sgo.-THe Century Company, y. J..
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

"A note from Miss Maggie Snowden
requests us to announce that she will not
return TO Bellefonte. She has accepted
position as teacher in the Pittsburg Con-
servatory of Music and hence will not
resume her labors among her patrons Of
this place. She is an accomplished musi-
clan and her many friends and acquain-
tances here will be sorry to part with her.
They will, however, wish her success in
her new position.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

MFR. J. A. McOmbcr, brother Of
Mr.. Mcomber, Of the Ward House At
Tyrone. has taken the position Of clerk al
the Brockerhoff House, Of this place. Mr..
Mcomber entered upon the discharge Of
his duties last week. He is a young gen.
tIeman Of pleasing address aud Afsble
manners and will not fail in tho faithful
performance Of every duty connected with
his position. We predict that he will be
very popular with the guests of the Brock.
erhoff.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

AT aa early hour on last Thursday
Mr.. Augustus Krom died at Lock Haven
after n severe illness Of some months. Mr..
Krom was for . number of years emo of
the proprietors of the Brockerhoff House
in this place and in that connection became
we'll known to the people Of Centrecounty.
He removed to Lock Haven from Belle
fonte, where be wa also engaged in the
hotel business, fret at the Montour House
and lately at tho Simpson House. He was
q native Of the State Of New York and
was fOrty-three years Of age. During The
late war he served as . soldier in one Of
the regiments Of his native State, through
which service he became connected with
the post Of the g. A. X. at Lock Haven.
His remains we're brought 70 Bellefonts on
last Saturday afternoon for interment,
after religious services at bis home. HE
sorrowing family and delegation OF
members Of The G. A. r. accompanied The
remains, which were met at the depot by
Gregg Post, Of Bellefonte. The funeral
cortege then proceeded 10 The Union Gem.
otery where lhe body Of The deceased was
consigned to the tomb, with the solemn
and impressive rites OF the q. a. r., Rows.
Heilman, OF Lock Haven, and Furst, Of
Bellefonse, conducting The services.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

--IIis Honor Judge orvis, Is holding
court this week in Blair county for Judge
Dean. The special business which has
called Judge Orvis TO that county is an
important ejectment suit involving the
title 70 valuable timber and mineral lands
Able lawyers are engaged on both sides of
the case--among them the celebrated Bon.
jarnln II. Brewster, of Philadelphia, for
the plaintiffs--but no one OF them has a
clearer knowledge Of the land Iav Of Penn
sylvania than Judge Orvis.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22
community

Miss Gertie A. Browne, who for the
past two months has been visiting her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Cur
tin, at Eagle Rolling Mill, left on Friday
morning for her homo in New York city.
She made many friends while here and has
left quite number Of disconsolate young
men in her "wake."
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

Call and examine the stock of ranges
and cook stoves at Wilson, McFarlane 81
Co.'S; also their line of single and double
heaters. They have for sale the Welcome
Home double heater, which has been
thoroughly and satisfactorily tested in this
community
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

The Jewish new year occurs on Sat
urday, and the day will be observed b.
all the people Of that persuasion living In
our town. Their btalness places will Be
closed from sis O'Clock on Friday evening
until six o'clock on Saturday. We h@ve
been requested 70 make this announcement
by = number Of the merchants. The cards
Of the Messrs. Loeb and Of Bauland &
Newman will be observed ~ the head Of
our local columns.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

Policies in the Accident Insurance
Company of North America arc not for.
feited by the insured engaging in more
hazardous occupation than for which he
has paid his premium.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

"A lady has discovered plea TO keep
watermelons in their naiuraTra,s md
flavor for an indefinite length IA, Bbe
has successfully tried it in pry seasons,
and as q consequence has been able to treat
her family TO watermelon supper at
Christmas time. The plan is an inexpen-
sive and simple one, and consists in giving
the melon three or four coats Of varnish TO
exclude the air. She says they not only
keep from decay, but that the fAvcr and
sweetness are retained, and when eaten at
Christmas or New Year the fruit seems to
be wonderfully improved in these particu-
lars.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22

--On Tuesday evening The residence Of
Mr.. 8. A. MoQuistion was the scene Of .
pleasant social gathering. The occasion
that called The party together was the
hfty-second birth day Of Mss. MsQsissiOa.
The party was a surprise 70 the lady, and
Wa greatly enjoyed By al who bad The
good fortune % b present
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22


THREE CHEERS FoR WALKKR Town.
sHIP.--Proclaim TO the world that Walker
is the banner county school district #
Centre county. The board Of directors
have not only raised the teachers salary,
bat have sdded another month TO the
school term, making Il SIR mOasks instead
of ave. What township will follow the
lead Of Walker. Again, l ssy, three cheers
for Walker. CITIZEN.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-22
Local Department.
To Correspondents.

WI K.-A mortgage recorded h lien until satls
fed Aner twenty years presumption of payment
arises in law but that presumption can be ONereome
by evidence that the mortgage has never been paid In
fact