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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

open on fifteenth street, under the
covered bridge. The space set apart
for ways il hanked on the Filbert
street side by the main entrance to the
depot and on the Market street side
by the man exit.
In its interior arrangements the sta
ton is model luxurious convenience.
The monster entrance doors open into
an apartment which can comfortably
contain 500 people. This is the ticket
room, and passengers who arrive in
carriages may gain access from the
side nearest the drives. Tickets are
obtainable at halEcircular shaped
Office in the centre of the wall, and
the travlers may then ascend 10 the
second story by means of two eleva.
tors in the west end of the room. This
space fronting on Broad street is di-
vided into two magnificent rooms, that
on the north being ladies waiting
room, and that on the south a dining
room. Dressing rooms for both sexes,
bath rooms, barber shop and other
Offices fill up the Corner block Of space
bounded by the dining room. The
means of exit are admirable, as thirty
men can walk abreast down the two
short and straight flights of stairs. The
kitchen, pantries and store room are
on the third floor, which, like the
fourth, does not extend over the main
waiting room. The rooms on the fourth
story are occupied entirely by officers
of the railroad company. The ventila-
ton is all that can be desired, the
most approved steam.apparatus is
used, and the entire building is light
ed by electricity. The entire structure
covers space 122 feet 10 inches on
Filbert street, and 1913 feet 5 inches on
Merrick street. The height from
ground to caves is 75 feet, and 10 the
roof top 93 feet. The style of archi-
lecture is Italian gothic. and is from
designs by Joseph NJ. Wilson, Chief of
the Department of Bridges and Depots,
aud Chief Engineer w. II. Brown.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22
Ferney's Last Editorial.
IN REPLY TO REPUBLICAN cRRHRsPos.
DIST.

IN REPLY TO REPUBLICAN cRRRRsPos.
DEST.
From Progress.
Twenty years Of power, Of plunder
and abundant opportunities twenty
years of civil war, democratic mistake
and republican money; twenty years
of possession Of all sources of national
administration twenty years of active
aud unceasing, organizing efforts of at
least n million office holders aud their
dependents have left what 9--the har.
vest of an election procured by the
open and unblushing purchase of the
sovereign state of Indiana. This
spoliation does not depend upon demo.
cratic evidence it is based first upon
a republican brutal boast, and after
ward upon a universal republican con.
fessioD. Even as write the archi.
tects Of that dark and damnsble fraud
are in conflict whether Ii IL their duty
to hang Gui,eau for the murder of
Garfield or to punish Dorsey for the
defeat of Hancock. Who doubts that
the unexpected d. mocratic victory in
Maine 10 September would have prov.
ed a national Democratic victory in
November II Mr.. JeSr = 'elsh aud his
confidential cOafreres had not rushed
with their money bags and their vol
umes ofuncnt greenbacks into the state
of Indiana to swing the majority
against the democratic candidate for
PRESIDENT | speak not ofthe transac-
tions of 1865 ] read asom the open
book of yesterdays unforgotten histo-
~. II L of such material as this let.
ter from California that republican
literature i composed aud the orgaui.
zation perfected. Here Is fraud almost
as naked and a. patent as murder in
bruad day, and with this fact in mind
my correspondent talks Of bis hostility
70 sectional hate as be welcomes the
rebel repudiator Malone ns the last
republican reinforcement Hatred Of
the south ! the last refuge Of the re-
publican party, and nov 20 that hat
red they saperadd repudiation. %
branded they prepare lof the future as
the future prepares for them.
A coon many political organs ere
ike hand organs--shs are run by
eFankH.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22
The Pltearian Islands.



The American ship Harvey Mills,
which arrived in this port on Friday
last from Liverpool, brought ~ pas
senger Russell Mills, descendant Of
one of the original mutineers Of the
ship Bounty. who, in the year 1890,
settled on Pitcairn island. The Pit
cairn islanders, Mr. Mccoy stated,
were comfortable livers. Somewhat
more than half the land on the island
was under cultivation, and they had
vegetables, grain and semitropical
fruits in plenty. The climate much
resembled this, but the extremes Of
heat and cold we're somewhat greater.
They had little trade with wbalers
and passing vessels, selling provisions
and buying clothing, etc. They make
an article of thin cloth from the bark
OF trees, but the few sheep they raise
are only for the sake of the mutton.
They have about five hundred goats,
but no horned cattle or horse. They
get their milk from cocoanuts, and
make Of il sort of butter called "ghee."
There are no snakes or reptiles OF any
kind on the island. They have large
numbers of fowls. Their bread is
made almost exclusively Of Indian
corn. which. with yams, sweet potatoes
and fruit. forms their chief diet. Asa
rule they enjoy excellent health. No
epidemic has visited them except one
of a serious character, affecting the
eyes chiefly. They are ali industrious,
frugal, and religious people. The Sab
hath is strictly observed, and gambling
card playing and dancing are un-
known. Their chief recreation is
singing.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22
The Power Of Nitro. .GIyeerIne.

A dispatch from Bradford, Pa, un.
der date Of December 8, says:
At $50 o'clock this morning. w.
w. Bess and VIM. II. McHenry,
shooters in the employ OF the Roberts
torpedo company, went 90 : nitro
glycerine magazine near KinEua
Junction. nine miles southeast of Brad
ford. Cans of glycerine when in a
magazine are left uncorked tn avoid
any contingency that may arise by
generation of gases. Entering the
magazine, Bess and McHenry were
amazed TO find q yellowish warm
vapor escaping from ori6ces 10 two
cans on top of q collection containing
in aggregate 300 pounds of explo.
sives. They hastily took four cans
containing so pounds, placed them in
a wagon and drove rapidly away.
When 400 feet from the magazine,
their trepidation became 50 great that
they jumped from the wagon and uu.
hitched the horses and rode away at
n gallop. After waiting at = conven.
lent distance for al hour, and hearing
no report Of an explosion, they return.
ed TO the magazine and saw the vapor
bad changed to yellowish fame.
They again retired and twice more
visited the magazine and Withdrew.
On the last visit the fame had in.
creased in intensity and spread 10
other cans. An hour after the last
visit and three hours following the
first discovery, the magazine exploded
with deafeninE report. The total
amount Of glycerine IN the magazine
at the time was 1918 pounds. This
is the largest explosion that ever oc.
CURED in the oil country. The maya.
zine was located in heavy timberland.
For radius of two acres, trees were
stripped Of all their limbs, saplings
and small trees we're felled like reeds,
and beech trees aud several oaks Of
full growth near the magazine were
cut Of as with = woodman's axe. The
earth vibTated under the concussion,
and windows were broken In houses q
half mile away. A strange fact is
that the glycerine In \ wagon 400 feet
distant was unharmed. The glycerioe
was made Of the purest materials and
the temperature Of the magazine was
not unusual. The cause Of combus-
ton i as singular - it is important.
Il ! thought thai il was spontaneous
or produced BY the decomposition Of
some particular ingredient, . fact here.
lofore unknoen . manufacturer.
This discovery i nov offered ~ an
explanation Of : number Of explosions
heretofore. for which 20 reason could
be assigned. and htIsIs additional Dan.
ger = handling and storage Al6n
wera lIzIss hours cutting lhnsazh no
rulnea Einilitf % reach lAs siIe II the
ttsfaz Ezzzzzz
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

A Rochester girl, of poor but hon.
est parents, went to the theatre Satur.
day night and walked down the main
aisle Of the Corinthian Academy Of
Music wearing upon her head . very
small and exceedingly pretty hat. She
sat down in the seat directly In front
Of the one occupied By one Of the mil.
lionaires fthe city. His astonishment
was profound. lie could scarcely
comprehend It. He leaned over and
asked her If she owned a car-wheeled
hat. She replied that che did, but
never wore Il to the theater. StIll
more astonished the millionaire leaned
back in bis seat almost overcome. Af.
ter the the performance he offered her
bis hand. was accepted and has offer.
ed 10 settle s250,000 in United States
bonds upon her on he morning Of her
wedding day.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

A TEACHER CoRsERED.-Professor
Joe Logan Of the Springfield school
was experimenting the usual educa-
tional business NJ the school house the
other day. and the geographical grind
was ON. In the class 10 which Joe
was putting conundrums was an un.
couth boy recently from a rural dis.
trict who, while tolerably we'll posted,
was not eloquent nor elegant In the
matter Of answering questions, and he
answered in such slovenly and care.
less way that Professor Logan became
disgusted and said:
"That is not the way to answer a
question. Come up here and take nv
seat. | will take yours. Then you
will ask me question, and | will show
you how to answer IT,"
"All right" said the youth, and he
climbed into the professors chair,
while the latter took position in the
class, whereupon all the boys were
tickled and awaited with great anxiety,
aud anybody present might have
heard pin drop.
"Mr. Logan" remarked the tempo
rary professor as he put his feet on the
desk, please stand up"
Logan did so.
"Mr. Logan want you to name
the principal mountains in Central
America"
A confused expression came over
Mr.. Logan's countenance. He shuffied
around uneasily. and scratched his
head and admitted that without read.
ing up a little on the subject, he would
be unable 90 answer the question.
"Well, then" said the boy, "come
up here and take my place and will
show you how 10 answer it,"
And again an exchange of places
was made, and the youth answered his
own question, since which time Mr..
Logan has had high respect for him
and he is considered by the other boys
as sort of adjunct professor.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22
A True Hero.

Norristown has a local hero, for
whose family the citizens are trying
to raise a small fund. John Walsh
was killed on the 2sth of October
while in charge of his engine on the
North Penn'a. Railroad, near Sellers
vile. He met his death in = success.
ful effort to save the people entrusted
to his care. When taken from the
wreck and restored to temporary con-
sciousness, it was not Of himself he
thought His first inquiry was wheth-
er any Of the passengers had been
hurt. When told that they we're safe
and that he alone was injured, he
seemed satisfied, saying, II did all /
could" When he was conscious that
be could not survive until the arrival
Of his wife, be said to bis attendant:
"Tell Mary had to die" as If ex-
cusing himself for leaving her and his
four little children without their pro-
teclor.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

How AMERICAN FoREsTs ARE
MELTING AwAY.-To make shoe pegs
enough for American use consumes
annually 100000 cords Of timber, and
to make our lucifer matches SOC, 900
cubic feet Of the best pine are required
every year. Lasts and boot trees take
100000 cords Of birch, beech and
maple. and the handles Of tools 5O0,-
600 more. The baking Of our bricks
consumes 1000, 900 cords Of wood. or
what would cover with forest about
5000 acres Of land. Telegraph poles
already up represent 100000 trees,
and their annual repair consumes
about 800. 900 more. The ties Of our
railroads consumes annually thirty
years growth Of $4,000 acre, and to
fence I'll our railroads would cost s45,-
OO0. 900, with yearly expenditure Of
$4,000. 600 for repairs. These are
some Of she ways 10 which Americas
forests ere going. There are others ;
packing bikes. aor Instance. cost IN
l674 80, 900, COO. while tho timber
usei eaeh year II making wagons and
agricultural implements i valued Il
more than eio0. 900, 600.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

ASAsIAs was struck dead Tor \
single lie. Folks in these times viii
think that vas pretty tough. Besfoa
Post. Those were Iaya when truth
WAS ab0ve par. Nc Republican party
existed Ihen. I|gia.spoFf BaaHsr.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22

The SOCIETY OF WoMEs.-What
is it that makes all those men who as.
sociate habitually with women superior
10 others who do not. What makes
that woman who is accustomed To, and
at ease in the society Of men, superior
to her sex in general 7 Solely because
they are in the habit Of free, graceful.
continued conversation with the other
sex. Women 10 this way lose their
friyolty. their faculties awaken, their
delicacies and pecuIiariiies unfold in
all their beauty and captivation in the
spirit of intellectual rivalry. And the
men lose their pedantic, rude, declama-
tory, or sulleu manner. The coin Of
the understanding and the heart
changes continually. Their asperities
are rubbed nfi, their better material
polished and frightened, and their
richness, like gold, is wrought into
finer workmanship by the fingers of
women than it ever could be by the
fingers Of men. The iron and steel Of
their characters are hidden, like the
character and armor Of a giant when
they are not wanted in actual warfare.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-22
FIGHT WITH AN OUTLAW.
anzrrEED ny WOMAN WILLS sEvEsTKEs
xKE HUNo BAcK--ExrLotTs oF WEST.
RnN oUTLAw-RonBfHo NINE STA

DErRoTr. Dec. 0.--United States
Marshal Wilcox, Of Denver Col, has
arrived at the house of correction,
having in custody Henry ". White.
alias Burton, Who Is under sentence
Of ninety.nine years for robbing q
stare coach near Del Eorte, New
Mexico. When about three miles
eazt Of Pokagon, on the Michigan
Central railroad. the convict picked
lhs lock nf hia handeuHs with tooth
pix. and fsEoeiously attacked the
Daily critic., 1881-06-08
Tracing n HeadIess Man,

The headless body Of man was found
a few days ago in the woods near Chicago,
Ill. In the pockets of the coat were some
cards of the Bremen Steamship Company
with the name of Bernhard ParzIs written
upon them. The case was placed In tho
hands of detectives In Chicago, who visited
this city and Hoboken to see If they could
find any trace of the man by that name.
At Busch's Hotel, Hoboken, the detec-
tiyes were told that Parzig registered there
November z, 1880, and remained two
weeks. He returned March 4, 1881, and
stayed about six days, when he left with
the avowed intention of going back to Ger
many Capt Fl. ID. Busch, the proprietor
OF the hotel stated last evening that he
was confident that Parzig sailed for Ger
many the same day on which he left his
hotel in March last.
Daily critic., 1881-06-08
Sanitary Regulations.

The hot weather, which has returned
to-day sufficiently to give an Indication of
the rapidly approaching heated term, has
set people to thinking of the necessary
sanitary regulations to prevent illness.
The first step which has been taken was a
very good one, a thorough Investigation of
the condition of alleys, has just been
completed. To-day, by direction of the
Commissioners, the careful and complete
cleansing of all unhealthy alleys COM
mences.
The District authorities are also making
arrangements for carrying the work of the
garbage collectors and other employees of
the board of health to the greatest perfec-
ton The street cleaning and sweeping
apparatus will commence more regular
and constant round.
The persons upon whom rest the re-
sponsibilty of the health of our citizens
are endeavoring to prove themselves
worthy of the almost sacred trust.
Daily critic., 1881-06-08
Third Edition.
tiOn.


LONDON, June S.-Lord Carnarvon, con
sentative, formerly colonial secretary,
speaking at Burton yesterday, strongly
condemned the policy of the government,
who he said were responsible for the civil
war in Ireland. They would find the
question not to be one of land merely, but
that every class of property would be men
aced. He did not think Englishmen
would long be hoodwinked by the reckless
rhetoric OF demagogues or the plausible
nostrums of political quacks.
Sir Richard Assbeton Gross, conserva-
tive, member of Parliament for Southwest
Lancashire, and former Home Secretary,
speaking at st. Helens, ventured to say
that no government had ever made SO
many serious mistakes in so short time,
and he had no doubt In regard to the re-
suit when they come to be tried at the bar
of public opinion, unless then much alter
ed.
Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, President OF
the Board of Trade, speaking at Birming-
ham. said It is perfectly evident that the
causes of the disorders in Ireland are
more deep-seated than was supposed, and
that they are not to be found in the action
of this or any previous government. They
| are to be found IN the condition of the
people themselves. Force, he said, was
no remedy; but a certain amount of force
was necessary to uphold the law.
Daily critic., 1881-06-08

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, June S.-Charles
D. Kidder, thirty-fve years old, well
known resident and travelling salesman
for a Boston dry goods house, was muir
dered at 10 O'Clock last night by his half
brother, Dwight, aged II. Dwight became
very angry two or three days ago because
Charles said it was gross carelessness of
him to let their sick father go out on the
street, and the brothers had since had
words about it. Dwight called at Charles
house aud asked him If he was ready to
take back his words. Charles told him to
go home, and tried to push him from the
door, when the boy drew pistol and shot
Charles dead through the heart. The lad
then ran away
Daily critic., 1881-06-08
Attacked by Outlaws.

Commissioner Raum to-day received a
telegram from Collector Clark, of At
lanta, Ga, stating that Deputy Marshal Boil
ton, holding also special commission as
deputy collector, in attempting to seize a
train of three wagons conveying Illicit
spirits last night at midnight in Forsythe
county, was attacked by four armed men
who were with the wagons, A fight en-
sued, in which Deputy Bolton and two of
the assaultipg party were seriously wound
ed. Immediately upon receipt OF this in
formation had warrants issued and sent
a force in charge of good deputy, with
Instructions to to seize the properly and
arrest the outlaws If they can be found.
A deputy marshal accompanies the force.
Daily critic., 1881-06-08
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

A notable wedding took place at St.
Luke's P. E. Church Franklin Square,
yesterday morning, at which were num-
Der of prominent Washington and Bal.
timore people. The contracting parties
were Colonel Beverly Kennon of Washing
ton, D. c., and Miss Genevieve Girls
void, daughter of Judge Elias Griswold
formerly Of Cambridge, Nd. The cere-
mony was performed by the uncle of the
bride. Rev. B. B. Griswold. The bride
was given away by her father, Judge
Griswold. During the ceremony the we'd
din e march from Lohen- Grin was played
by Mr.. E. Wright Nicoll,, of Mount
Washington. Colonel Kennon, the groom
was formerly an officer In the United
States navy, but resigned his commission
at the outbreak of the late civil war,
and commanded the Confederate gunboat
General Morgan in the engagement at
the mouth Ofthe Mississippi river. Fol
some years after the close of the war he
held POSITION on the staff of the Khedive
of Egypt. american To-day.
Daily critic., 1881-06-08
Unprotected Areas.

The movement to compel the erection of
iron fences or ratings around all the areas
in the city not already protected, is being
pursued with great activity. A list of
over 200 unprotected areas has been made
out by the police and assistant engineers.
Inspector Entwistle is making each day a
vigilant inspection of areas reported along
different streets, and large number of
blanks have been printed, attracting the
attention of property holders and notify
ing them to comply with the law on the
subject within thirty days.
These notifications directed to the own
ers of houses, stores, banks and hotels, are
being sent out rapidly, and strict com
pliance with the law will be required in
every case. The act which covers the
question, states that all areas must be
protected by an iron railing not less than
~ inches high and set in a stone coping
This is considered wise, though arduous
undertaking, as numerous accidents have
been caused by the failure to carry the
law into effect.
Daily critic., 1881-06-08
WITH THE PRESIDENT.
some of the Callers at the White
House TU-day


There was grand rush at the White
House to-day. 1t seemed as though the
entire army of office seekers had deter
mined to make an onslaughter on the
President before his departure for An
napolts on Friday. Maryland, as usual,
was not in town, but the District
managed to supply her quota. Owing to
the great number of callers and delega-
tions and the busy state of affairs at the
White House, the President was unable to
receive half of those in waiting.
Postmaster General James, Secretary
Hunt, Senator Blair ex-senator Clayton,
Representatives Speer and Mutcheler,
Judge Lawrence and Gen. Lew Wallace
were among those who had audiences with
the President.
District delegation composed of DR..
Augusta, DR.. Frances, Mr.. Taleaferro,
Mr., Murphy and Mr.. Lemar, (all color
edo were there in the interests of ex-
Mayor Bowen for District Commissioner
Messrs. o. j. B. Wall, G. B. Purvis and
VIM. FL. Smith, colored politicians of the
District wanted to see the President on
private business so they said.
Messrs. A. G. Riddle and Farncis
Miller extended an invitation to the Pres
ident to attend the Montgomery county,
fair at Rockville, Md, in September next,
and the President said he would go If
possible.
A delegation was present from Balti-
more, headed by DR.. Judson Gilman who
came to urge the claims of Mr.. T. f. Lang
for the position of Naval officer of that
port.
Temple Clark one of the contestants for
The Postmastership at Chestertown, Md.
had a short talk with the President.
Daily critic., 1881-06-08
Second Edition.
Latest Naval News.

Master VIM. P. Conway has been ordered
to examination for promotion.
Master Chauncey Thomas has been
granted leave OF absence until the 3D. of
July, and on its expiration Will be detach-
ed from the Nautical Almanac Office and
placed on waiting orders.
The Constitution left the Portsmouth
Va, NAVY Yard yesterday afternoon for
Newport, r. l.
Lieutenant r. NJ. Berry, commanding
the Rodgers, telegraphs to the Navy
Department that he arrived at San
Francisco yesterday from Mare Island;
that all freights from the east either al
ready there or due on the eleventh, except
one case of sheep skin sleeping bags, one
case of rubber trousers, and buffalo CAPS
and mittens not yet heard from. He
says he will sail without them on tAe 18th
or 18th inst, and try to replace them in
one of the northern ports.
The resignation of Commodore w. N.
Jeffers as Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance
has been accepted by the Secretary OF the
Navy, to take effect June Both. He will
then proceed under orders to visit Paris
and other cities and gather such informa-
tion as he may In regard to European ord
nance, torpedoes, etc.
The most prominent candidates for the
office of Chief of Bureau of Ordnance are
Commodore Simpson, Commodore Tenn
pie, Capt. Ramsey, Capt. Secard and Capt.
| r. X. Breese, one of whom will probably
| receive the apUOiptment.
Daily critic., 1881-06-08
Luthern Missions.

ALTOONA, Pa, June S.-The Women's
Missionary Society of the General Synod
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
the United States met in convention here
yesterday with an attendance from all
parts of the country. The reports show
that during the two years which have
elapsed since the organization the treas
urer of the General Society has been paid
and has disbursed S7O6,993. The Mission
arg Journal has 5000 subscribers, and is
permanently established. There are 125
local societies and over 3 900 members.