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Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

There is now a substance which is both
professionally and ropularly indorssd and
concerning which, Mr.. J. B. Ferschweiller,
Butteville, Oregon, writes: have often
read of the many cures effected by St.
Jacobs Oil and was persuaded to try the
remedy myself. / was sufferer from rheu.
malism and experienced great pains, my
leg being SO swollen that could not move
it. procured st. Jacobs Oil, used it freely
and was cured. .-FreepOrt lIll.l Bulletin.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

The Oregon system of liquor licenses is
being urged for trial in Boston. Under it
the buyer, not the seller. is obliged to pro-
cure license. Objection is made to the
plan, on account of the great number Of
licenses that would have to be issued and
looked after, while friends of the measure
think it would debar from the saloons
many chronic drinkers who have not the
money and respectability requisite to Sc.
cure license.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

Eminent physicians are prescribing that
tried and true remedy, Kidney Wort for
the worst cases of blliousness and consti.
patton, as well as for kidney complaints.
There Is scarcely person TO be found that
will not be greatly bensftted by a thorough
course of Kidney-wort every spring. II
you feel out Of sorts, and don't know why,
try package of Kidney. Wort and you will
feel like new creature. Indianapolis Sen.
tine(.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

SURPRISING GAMBLING.-.The Missouri
House of Delegates has passed, by a vote
of &c to 3, bill to make the keeping Of a
gaming house felony punishable with
imprisonment in the penitentiary two or five
years. The St. Louis Republican says the
people Of Missouri are growing impatient
and intolerant Of crime, and seem to have
made up their minds to treat certain classes
Of criminals with their sternest displeasure
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

Mardi Gras festivities appear to be pay
ing institution to the people of New Or.
leans. The Democrat Of that city estimates
the expenses attendant upon it to aggre'
gate $l5O,OoO annually, of which fully one.
half is spent among the artists, artisans,
sewing women, ETC., Of the city, thus taking
nothing from the municipal wealth. But
while the remaining $4,000 are spent out
side the city, there are received from the
10000 or 10000 people who come to wit
ness the brilliant spectacles prepared for
them, and to participate in the festivities OF
the carnival season, from 100000 to
5000 900, leaving handsome balance in
the pockets Of the citizens and treasury OF
the city.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

A GRAND SHOWING FOR TIE SoUTH.-Of
the twenty.eight new iron furnaces com.
pleted in the United States last year, six
were located in Virginia and FIVE in other
Southern States. Four new furnaces are
now in course of construction in the South,
and three more are projected.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

"Ths wittiest remark we have seen
lately" says the Turner's Falls Reporter,
"was that many people regard religion as
they regard smallpox; they desire to have
1t as light as possible, and are very careful
that it does not mark them"
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

Sara Bernhardt gave performances last
week at louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus,
Dayton and indianapolis, appearing six
times, and the weeks receipts were s2l, ,096.
Her one hundrsth performance was at
indianapolis, Saturday, and the gross re-
csipts Of ths 100 performances were $780,
600, of which her personal share was sl26,,
900, besides having all her expenses paid.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

Here is the account of the shortest court
ship on record: " Rachael, the Lord hath
sent me to marry thee" said the suitor.
"The Lords will be DONE" was the submiS-
sive rsply.-Troy Times.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

"Why didn't scream when the sleigh
upset" remarked Miss Dashie. "Why,
didn't want TO attract attention. didn't
have at all handsome hose on."-BOstOn
Post
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

1t is said that James Gordon Bennett is
in love with the Princess Beatrice, but we
hope no American journalist will so far for,
get his position as to marry into that stuck.
up Guelph family.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

Charles Lamb was once asked how he
liked children, and replied that he liked
them best b.b.boiled," No doubt General
GarReld's taste fer Office seekers would be
eratified IL they were served up in the
same state.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

J. NJ. Colville, the bogus spiritualistic
medium, has got down into Texas. That
he will steal horse while in that State is
the earnest wish of all who have attended
his "sceances,"
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

The moments ay--a minutes gone!
The minutes fy-an hour is run!
The day Is fied-the night is here
Thus flies q week. a month, a year.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

Milford is to have three new cannsries
within two miles Of the town. One Of them
proposes to put up 100000 cans of tOma.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

4 The losses of cattle on ths great Western
ranges during the winter snow storms is
estimated at 100000 head.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

An Administration that has reduced the
public debt 500, ,OO0, 900 can consider itself
p success.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

P. SIN the twelve letters, thastily
written) your composItor has succeeded so
well in decipheriRg my chiroersphy, that al
though there have bsen some typographical
errors have not deemed them of sufficient
Importance to call attention to them. But
by some means the name Of Bishop Sssbury,
OF Connecticut, was made Saybrook, and as
this is Of historic importance, you will
please note il, Z. w.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

o, Erin, thou queen of the Ocean. arise,
Seize the ghnings that lumine the vault Of the skies
Grasp the weapons of war for thy valor is known,
And the tryant shall tremble OH Albions throne.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
MORAL AND RELIGIOUS.
Home Friendships.

III VIC cultivate home friendfhips with
tue same aasiduity that we give 10 those
outside, they will yield us even richer
and fairer returns. There is no friend.
ship so pure and beautiful in it's nature,
10 rich and full in its power of blessing,
or so singularly rare in it's occurrence
as that between parents and their grown
up Sons and daughters. Whore the
parental and filial instincts are supple
mented by that higher and more spirit
nal affection that binds together minds
IN intellectual communion and souls in
heartfelt sympathy, few deeper or more
delightful friendships can be imagined.
The guardian and dependent gradually
lose themselves in the dear companion
and true friend Of later life and youth
becomes wiser and age brighter, and
both nobler and happier in this loving
and abiding union
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
The Metallic Fly of India.

One Of India's pests is the metallic
blue-fy. You sink the legs OF your
furniture into metallic sockets filled with
salt and water, and pack your clothing
in tight tin boxes, TO prevent the incur.
sions OF white ants but you have no
remedy against the metallic blue-hy,
which fills every crevice, every keyhole
and every key itself with clay. The fly
is an artistic as well as an industrious
worker, and he works always with an
object. He first selects hole, q KEY.
hole, or an empty space in any metallic
substance is preferred, but, in the alb
Sence OF any such material, the holes in
the bottom Of a cane-seat chair, or any
perforated wood, will answer the pur-
pose.
After seeing that the hole is cleaned
and in good order, he commences opera
uons by laying on the bottom a smooth
carpet Of clay; then the bodies Of sew
eral dciunct spiders are triumphantly
placed upon the cley carpet. On top
Of these spiders the eggs Of the female
fly are deposited The tomb is then
ready for closing. The top is neatly
covered over with clay, but il still has
an unfinished look. This is rcmedied
by thin Goa: Of whitcwash. and then
the fly looks upon his work and pro-
nounces il good.
When this tomb is opened there are
more metallic blue-hies in the world
than there was before. You are anxious
70 examine or wear some Of your yalu-
ables, which you always keep under
lock and key, and you take your key
and cndeayor to unlock your trunk, but
it is only an cndcayor. There Is re-
sistance in the kcyhole. You examine
the key, and find that it is nicely sealed
mp with clay, and the keyhole in the
same condition. II is a work OF pa
tience TO destroy the nursery Of the poor
insect, and lay his castle in ruins; but
a determined will can accomplish much.
Canc-seated chairs are sometimes so
occupied by these clay homes as to
make it hard 10 determine what the
original substance was.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
Making Things Over.

Maria" said Mr. Joncs upon one
Of his worrying days, at seems to me
you might be more economical now
there's my old clothes, why can't you
make them over for the children instead
Of giving them away"
Because they're worn out when
you're done with them, answered Mrs.
Jones. "Its no use making over things
for the children that won't hold to-
ge;hcr you could no; do it yourself,
smart as YOU are"
" Wcl!,' grumbled Jones, Il wouldn't
have closets full Fittings mildewing for
want OF wear, If / was woman, that's
all A penny saved Is a penny earned"
That was in April. One warm day in
May Mr.. Jones went prancing through
the closets looking for something be
couldn't find and turning things gener-
ally inside out.
" Maria" he screamed, where's my
gray alpaca dusier?"
" Made it over for Johnny"
Ahem Well, there's the brown
linen one I bought last summer
"Clothes-bag !" mumbled Mrs Jones,
who seemed TO have a difficulty in her
speech at that moment. Just made il
into a nice one"
Where are my lavender pants r
yelled Jones
Cut them over for Willie"
Heavens !" groaned her husband I;
then in a voice OF thunder Where
have my blue suspenders got tot
Hung the baby-iumper with them"
"Maria !" asked the astonished man
in a subdued voice, "vould you mind
telling me what you have done with my
silk hat; you haven't made that over
for the baby, have youT
"Ohl no, dear" answered his wife
cheerfully, 1--WE used that for hang
ng basket. 1t is full of plants and
looks lovely" Mr.. Jones never men,
tions the word economy or suggests
making over-he has had enough Of it.
- Tlasro,f Post
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
senators Who Have Resigned.

The national government has been in
existence for nearly uincty-two wears.
and since its organization there has been
up 70 the present date two hundred and
eleven United States Senators who have
voluntarily resigned their seats in the
National Senate. The striking fact in
the case is that a large proportion of
them came from the thirteen original
States. The list is as follows: Maine.
.; New Hampshire, s; Vermont. G: Mas.
sachusctts, II; Rhode Island, :; Conncc.
ticut, G; New York. II; New Jersey. Q:
Pennsylvania, $; Delaware, IL; Mary.
land, 2; Virginia, II; North Carolina, S:
South Carolina, Is; Georgia, Il: Ala.
5ama, 4; Kentucky, IL; Tennessee. II.
Ohio, $; Illinois. /; Arkansas. /: Michi.
gan, .; Mississippi, .; Louisiana, G:
California, /; Iowa, 2; Minnesota, /:
Kansas, /. This last resignation was
made under compulsion, that is to saw.
the incumbent had the choice of resign.
ing or meeting the alternative of e1pul.
sion.
John vi. Berrion, of Georgia. resigned
on three different occasions-ls2g. 1915.
and 1892. This is the only case in the
history of the Senate. When he ten
dercd his resignation the second time
the legislature accepted it, but he was
Immediately reelected by a nearly un-
animous vote. He was a man of the
very highest order Of ability, his public
and private morals above reproach h.
The following named Senators, the most
of them distinguished in the annals of
fame, each resigned their seats on two
different occasions Daniel Webster.
Hannibal Hamlin, Simon Cameron.
John NJ. Clayton, John Forsythe, JEFF
ferson Davis, George W. Campbell.
Andrew Jackson and ohm J. Critten.
den.
When General Cass was nominated
for President, in 1sIs, he resigned his
seat in the National Senate, deeming it
a proper aud dignifed course. This
act elected much comment from the
press OF that day, aud tho whig papers
especially predicted his defeat for the
presidency, and as candidate for re-
election to the Senate but when the
Legislature of Michigan assembled in
January following, he was reelected to
complete his original term, it being
nearly as long in duration as that of
Mr.. Conkling when he recently sur
rendered his senatorial trust TO the APP
pointing power.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
4 Swarm Of Bees in Rroadnar.

Several hundred persons might have
been seen at Broadway and Park Place,
New York, with their heads inclined as
If making astronomical obser, ATOMS.
Instead of star-gazing, however. they
were looking at strange black mass in
the air, which proved to be a swarm of
bees. The keeper Of the frnit-siand on
the corner, who had an eve for business,
proceeded TO capture the swarm. Turn
ing an old fruit barrel bottom-side up,
he performed frantic incantations over
it with a green bough. The insects we're
soon borne off in triumph. A reporter
followed the fruit-dealer to the Office Of
The Dee Keepers journal, where the
rebel colony was safely lodged on the
roof, along with about seventy-Gve other
communities. After the editor, A. J.
King, had given the fruit man 81 the
reporter asked him why he kept 50 many
bees "To raise queens" he said. ''somc
of which are worth $40 apiece" An
incident similar TO this happened in the
Strand. London, some weeks go.-Nae.
York Saa.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
"You cannot take ns both. Tell
Alice that l kept my promise"

"You cannot take ns both. Tell
Alice that kept my promise"
And Nell turned her eyes away TO
watch with a curious sort Of expectancy
the gigantic billow slowly crawling
, toward her. 1t swept over her, and
| thsu she felt herself lifted up and borne
off: bn.t TO her benumbed sense OF. hear
ing il seemed as if an agonized voice
called "Nell, my darling 70 and then
Observation-Disclosures.
Was il Providence that called Alice
Haviland TO the cliffs at that moment
For she bent over them just a. Goddard
Tressil began his ascent. What was
that object buried almost in the water
below him? She recognized it. Only
an angel could have steudied the feet
of the light figure that swung itself
reckleasly by Goddard Tressil and his
burden. She reached the end of the
path just as the wave bore away the
form of her sister, and great cry broke
from her lips:
Nell, my darlingr
The covctous waves dashed the help.
less body at her feet, aud then strovc to
bear away two victims. But the soft
arms of Alice lIayiland seemed TO have
been endowed with the strength Of iron,
for scizing Nell in strong embrace she
fought the billows until they shrank
back conquered by the power Of love.
Soon Goddard Trcssil relieved her, and
how, she never knew, she reached the
top Of the cliffs, but when there uncon.
scionsncss overlook her.
Slowly Alice drifted back to life. She
found herself in a large pleasant cham.
Der.
Where am ~ she questioned,
fecbly.
Goddard Tfessil bent over her.
you are at the Cliffs" he answered.
Recollection came back, and starting
up, Alice exclaimed: Where is Nell?
/ must 60 to her"
She is doing we'll, and mother is di.
Yiding her time between Isabel and sis
ter Nellie, that is" he added, implor.
ingly, "she will be my sister if you can
forgive my cowardicc Of three months
ago.
II We failed to surmisc Alice's an.
swcr the wedding bells that rang out
so mcrrily six months aftcrward would
tell MS whether she refused to forgive
him or not. And among all the kins-
folks tha: assembled at the Cliffs 10 wit.
ness the marriage Of Goddard Trcssil
and the fair young music teacher. none
was 80 near to the heart Of Mrs. Trcssil
as Daughter Nellie, who nearly lost
her life to save Isabcls," and happy
Nellie Haviland never regretted tha,
she faithfully redeemed her promise.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04

Instead OF the silk dress with shirred
front and bead embroidery which Eva
Hirsch, alias Eva Jacobs, alias Clara
Morris, the pretty young woman, wore
when sneak thieving in New York and
Brooklyn, she wore in Raymond street
Jail calico wrapper which the matron
had furnished her, but she had il fastened
at the neck with a gold fan and tied at
the waist with velvet band. She said
to q reporter that she was ready TO plead
guilty to two of the robberies, but she
denied that she had stolen 81, 900 worth Of
property, and said that the amount would
probably not exceed $500 worth, 81 was
at different times in the public schools"
she said. ''My mother died when / was
young, but kept house for my father
until three years ago. l found IT dull.
though, to be at home so much, and /
ran away and got employment in lace
factory. l was led away by bad asso-
ciates. ] needed 70 dress we'll to keep
the friends I had made, and l took up
that plan to get dresses, because l could
not earn money enough at my employ
ment. l wished the floor would open
and swallow me when I was in court,
because / saw there in one corner Of the
room my old employer Inever expected.
when worked for him, 10 be IN this
place."
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
RrlIRIoHn N.NAAnnd Nnir..

h'liRioHr N"NHhHd Notes.
The District Of Columbia has ten
white and thirty-two colorcd Baptist
churches.
The Presbyterians have now two
colored churches in Houston county,
Texas.
The'Baptist denomination is reported
as having spent sGs, 900 last year in
planting and sustaining Sunday
in the South and West.
At the commencement Of the Grocer
Baptist Theological seminary, at Ches-
ter, Pa, fifteen young men received
certificates. The John 7. Crozier hall,
erected at a cost Of $4,000, WAS dedi.
Gated.
The Frecdmen's Aid society Of the
Methodist Episcopal church has been
in existence fifteen years. In that time
it has received over $500, 900 from the
church, and expended it in the aclui.
sition Of property and support Of schools
Of various grades in the Southern States
The Missouri Lutheran synod has re
solved to erect on the site Of the present
editcc, al ST. Louis, Mo, new thcolog-
ical seminary building al a maximum
! cost Of 100000, not more than ten per
cent Of this to be expended in archi
| tectural embellishments.
The membership OF the United Pres.
! hytcrian chnrch IN tho United States
has been increased by profession 1907.
| OF these, 3,3ij are Of Christian parent.
age, and iG2 have been brought in from
the world The increase by certificate
is 3.Sl2. The losses reach the sum of
G,s75. The net gain is IA, and the
present aggregate ol,5Gi.
The statistics of Protestant Sunday
schools in the city Of Paris show 50
schools, having 1896 scholars and G75
teachers. The Protestant population Of
the city is estimated al from 1000 to
G0,ooO, or between two and three per
cent OF the whole number OF souls.
Fifteen Protestant periodicals are pub
lished in the French capital.
Tho statistics which have been issued
by the synod Of the Presbyterian
church Of England with respect to con.
| gregaiional matters show that in Eng
land there are 273 congregations, with
13G, 500 sit,ings in churches, Of which
63, ,227 are let. The churches and man
ses are insured for S3,s1O,O 900, with a
debt agains: them Of SG2l, 900. There
are l,GO2 elders, Gli dcacons and 2,0l1
managers. The number of commumi-
cants in 1850 was 55,20l, and in 1879
81, ,4s7. There have been COZ marriages.
3,199 baptisms, and 76s deaths. There
are l.572 district visitors. 3.276 mem
bers Of Dorcas societies, 6, l39 Sunday
school teachers, 81, 962 Sunday school
scholars, G,33s scholars in day schools,
3,Gi0 in young mems societies, and
G,Sj2 in Bible classes. The total amount
raised for all purposes in 1850 was
81, ,027. .43O, against s9Ol, ,3i5 in 1879.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
The Two Orphans.
A STORY or \ PROMISE.

She came flying down the path, her
long, straight black hair streaming be-
hind her, her great eyes sparkling, the
dark, thin, irregular features fairly alive
with vivacity. She looked to the very
life like the wild little creature that
she was; but into the face of the beau
tiful, fair-haired girl whom Nell Havi-
lani was coming to meet there flashed
such look of love that stranger
would have known thai the girlish sister
was very near to the heart of Alice
Hay;iand.
Tie two We're orphans, supported by
the Industry OF Alice, the Oldest, who
was we'll known in town as q very skill
full teacher OF music. The younger was
of an entirely different nature from the
quiet, steady, lovable Alice. The towns
folk said that her baptismal name OF
Eleanor was altogether too grand and
stately for such a hoidenish creature,
and so it had become shortened to the
monosyllable "Nell."
"Alice," said Nell, "you cannot
guess what have done ?"
Something impossible for any one
else to do, l presume" said the sister,
smiling into the eager eyes.
81 climbed into the old oak and tied
my handkerchief to the top" said the
girl, pointing triumphantly to the Aut-
tering white morsel.
"Did' you?" asked Alice, absent
mindedly.
"Oh, dearl" said Nell, pettishly,
"you don't hear a word | say. You
are thinking OF Goddard Tressil
wish you we're not engaged to him,
Alice, for you don't seem to care bit
for me nowadays."
Nellie" tho love in the tones re.
buked the girl, 81 shall always love
and care for you, darling sister, come
what may" and putting her arm caress
ingly around Nelrs waist the sisters
went into the house.
The humble supper was over. Alice
was sitting at the little Piano, weaving
sweet harmony from the ivory keys,
when she heard a step on the walk
which summoned her to the door.
Alice !" and her hand lay in the
hand Of her betrothed, Goddard Tressil.
The tall, handsome young fellow that
stood before her was the heir Of the
"ClilIs," the great mansion, around
which lay it's extensive farms" the
best place in the country"
sit is too fine a night to remain in
doors, Alice. What do you say to a
moonlight row.
1t would give me much pleasure"
she said and, running upstairs for q
shawl, she paused moment, and opened
the door Of Nells chamber. The sound
of her low regular breathing satisfied
= her, and she ran doR nstairs 10 reioin
her lover hey walked slowly down
the path, drinking in the intense lowell
meas Of the night.
Tho moon was at its full. Great
golden stars seemed melting into blue
ether. and white weird drifts, like phan-
tom fleets, Aoated across the sky.
Tho calm ocean ended their walk.
Each Of iis waves seemed tipped with q
diamond crest, and the reaexes trem'
bled In pearl and azure.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04

Brick making along the Hudsca ia q
most important industry. One yard
last year made Is, 100000 bricks. In this
yard 100 men are employed and a large
number of horses. The total produc-
ton Of eight brick yards is 100000
bricks per week.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
The Comet.

Inc tOinet.
Mercy love us
Far above us
200 the comet slashin' round;
Fifty million
Million billion
Billion miles above the ground.
With a tail.
Like \ whale,
Sec it scoot and whiz and rear;
With its fiippcr
In the Dippor,
How it ROLES the Major Boar.
Now it's tryin
For O'Ryan
CIr.-A chap that killed the bull,
And the moon,
Pretty soon,
Gives the comets tail 4 pull,
Here and there,
Everywhere,
Restless spritc of sky ideas;
Awful pert,
See it ilirt
With Helen Pottcr's ploiadcs.
Unbelicvcr!
Famine, feyor,
Plague and pestilonce and war;
Fret and worry,
Trouble, hurry,
That il what a comets for.
Lots Of debt,
Too much wet,
Rain and hail and 4lcot and flood,
Burning drought,
Torrid south,
Suu-bakcd fields and seas Of mud.
Blood and bones,
Tears and groans,
Gnlahing teeth and horrid cries,
Howls and yowls,
FrownS and scowls,
That's about the comets size.
Everything
1t will bring
That il bad beneath the sun.
How ii huns
Here il comes
Goodness gracious, let u- run
burlington Hurkgy,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04

In Germany sugar is made from old
rags. Here is scheme for the util-
ization OF our iramps which should not
be allowed TO pass unheeded.