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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10
Josh Billings Wisdom.

The man who gets bit twice by the
same dog is better adapted to that kind
of business than any other.
There is n great deal Of religion in
this world that is like n life proserver,
only put on ut the moment of immedi-
ate danger and then half the time pu.
on hind side before.
Experience is school whore n man
learns what a big fool he has been.
The man who doesn't believe in any
hereafter has got a dreadfully mean
opinion of himself and his chances.
There are two kinds Of fools in this
world-those who can't change their
opinions and those who won't.
A good doctor is a gentleman to
whom we pay three dollars q visit for
advising us to eat less and exercise more.
Out in the world men show us two
sides to their characters by the fireside
only one.
The world is filling up with educated
fools-mankind read too much and learn
too little.
Every man has his follies and often.
times they are tho most interesting
things he has got. Cook BOOK.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10
4 Railway on Ice.

Winter in Holland, Denmark, tho
Norwegian peninsula and Northern Rus
sia sets in early and breaks up late. 1t
is no novelty in those countries To see
frozen rivers and bays made use of for
temporary railways and even oat.yards
In st. Petersburg one of the famous
sights of the season is "A palace built OF
ice on the frozen current Of the
Nava. In Holland enormous traffic
is carried on over the ice in all sorts
OF heavy motors A railroad on the ice
on this continent, however, is 3 novelty
only to be seen between Quebec and
Montreal, on tho frozen waters
Of the swift st. Lawrence. 4
railway on the most approved principle
was laid on the ice the bed having been
smoothed and the ties laid somewhat
more closely than on terra firma This
was rendered compact by filling in with
soft snow and broken ice, the freezing
process, of course, solidifying both the
roadway and the armament. Every
thing worked smoothly and heavy
freight cars drawn by engines passed
successfully, but fatal defect in con
'truction brought the enterprise to grief.
That was the neglect to make the bed
way wide enough TO resist the action
OF the subcurrcnt. The consequence
was in one trip the engine carccncd
slightly, displacing the road, and then
tumbled in, sinking in sixty feet Of water.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10
Keep the Life Pure.

Once upon n time an Arabian princess
was presented 10y her teacher with an
ivory caskct, oxquisitcly wrought, with
the instruction not 20 open it until q
year had rolled round. Many were the
speculations as to what it contained, and
the time impaiienily waited for when
the ieweled key should disclose the
mysterious contents. Ii came
at last, and the maiden
went away alone and with trembling
haste unlocked the treasure and 10
rcposing on delicate satin Innings, lay
nothing but a shroud Of rust the form
of something beautiful could be dis
cerned, but the beauty had gone forever,
fearful with disappointment. she did
not at first see a slip of parchment con
tanning these words
Dear pupil May You learn from
this lesson for your life. This trinket,
when inclosed, had upon it single
spot Of rust /; by neglect i, has become
the useless thing you now behold, only
n blot on its pure surroundings So n
little stain on your character will, by in
attention and neglect, mar n bright
and useful life, and in time will
leave only the dark record Of
what might have been. II you now
place within jewel of gold, and after
many years seek the result, ron will find
it still as sparkling rs ever. So with
yourself; treasure up only the pure, the
good, and You will ever he an ornament
10 society and source of true pleasure
to yourself and your friends"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10
How The Train Comes In.

hadn't been in Crawforiyillc since
my visit Of three years ago, but | re-
cognized il in a minute. The train runs
in at the uglicst part Of the town, as the
trains usually do, sneaking along tho
back WAYS and alleys, as though il was
ashamed Of itself and had no clothes.
and had TO come into town like a tramp.
The railroad holds its head high enough.
and puts on the style of diamond pin
out in the country, but when it comes to
the town, it usually lodges in back Of
the barn. and stands painting and shiv-
ering among a cluster of doggeries and
novels and shanties, as though il was in
a nervous tremor lest some respectable
person should come along and see il
standing there and wonder what such
handsome. expensive train was doing in
such a disreputable locality.
1T sneaks in, in an unobtrusive,
modest way" said the tall, thin passen-
ger, like an anatomical famine breeder,
sliding along toward the foot of tho
lunch counter bar, where the tongue
and crackers stand"
"Or," said the sad passenger like a
poor relation backing into dark corner
at his rich cousins Wedding"
"Or," said the passenger with the
sandy goatee, i" like boy trembling in
the back seat at school the day after he
has played hockey"
"Or, said the man on the woodbox.
" like a man going into the bank TO get
a note extended after it has gone 20
protest"
"Or," said the man with the sample
cases, " like man going mp into fifty
dollar town after he had seen $4,000
worth of sample trunks and kiesters
piled upon the platform, all from other
hands in his own line"
Cor" said the brakeman. alike the
man without ticket, sliding into the
worst scat in the shabbicsi car"
cor" said the woman who talks base.
"like man in a millinery store al
spring opening"
The crowning picture OF ahject
timidity and shoepish humiliation wAs
reached. and the committee rose. .--Bar-
dete.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10
The Mi-crnbIc ~ocictY Momnn.

Tho intoXication of society is like the
intoxication of alcohol. 1t grows upon
one. No lady likes to see another outdo
her; the larger her arch, the greater her
social importance. She would gladly cs-
cape half her engagements did she not
know that her social rivals would bc
busy in her absence. To maintain her
prestige she must be everywhere. Then,
too, her dcpnvcd appetite refuses
healthy mental food Books, she will
have none Of; reflection is horrible
She is miserable out Of society, she is
not happy in IT, The society girl is
oftcntimos no vain silly thing, but a
woman with capacity for something
nobler. She must he educated, amiablc
and brilliant 10 shine in the social
world She will need to talk in French
with members Of the foreign legations,
to have q little smattcring Of science or
philosophy for the savant, and some
political talk for the politician. She
should be good at rcpartcc, and it will
be well for her If she can sing, play
Bcethoven's sonatas, and take n hand at
whist. All these talents and accom-
plishmcnts she will need to use in
holding her place in the social world,
and in capturing a rich husband
Washington Letter.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

Tuscan straw bonncts will remain in
fashion, it is said.
The long gloves that are worn with.
out buttons have crowded the bracelets
up above tho elbow.
Ladies wear costumes of red; red vel
vet dresses, red fans. red bounc;s, rel
boots and red silk mittcns
Costumes are made with lambrcquin
effects. Cords and tasscls loop up rich
brocndes over lace flounces.
An elegant toilet showed small ostrich
tips lightly placed down the tablier.
The shade was q delicate mauye.
Tullc is again in vogue for evening
dresses. II is charming for young
ladies', and is combined with white
satin.
Garlands of real violets between two
frills Of white lace are worn, going down
from the neck to the waist.
Sleeves, open to the shoulder and
laced across with white silk cords TO
match the dress, are elegant for evening
wear
Bracelets and necklaces are composed
Of old silver and gold coins each piecc
is joined by a small double silver
chain.
Bracelets and necklaces are more
worn than ever, as the former arc posi-
lively necessary with elbow sleeves and
long gloves.
French drcssmakers substitute q
shirred satin yoke, pointed at the back
and in front, for the plainness of the
round waist used by American dress
makers.
Silk handkerchicfs are worn this sea
son folded corncr-wise and tied behind,
the point being either tucked into the
bosom of the dress or held by lace
pin.
A great quantity Of enamcled iewelry
is in vogue, Some of these articles are
in designs Of flowers and birds on dead
gold groundings, and others are all
enamel.
Plush collars are made in such colors
ms orange, red, blue, or pink, and are
trimmed with lace. They are square,
with a revers forming a long point
terminating with ribbon loops
At fashionable wedding tho bride
maids we're dressed In short costumes of
very dark green velvet, trimmed with
rows Of silver braid, with large soft hats
of the same material ornamented with
silver oars, long tan-colored gloves, and
bunch Of crimson chrysanthemums on
the left shoulder.
Six dmpories. three on each side, are
placed on the skirts of ball dresses. In
front these draperies are arranged in
horizontal plaits, and the bottom Of the
skirt is always much trimmed above and
below.
The large, oddly-shaped silk cloals
worn in England have come into so
great favor here that it is safe 10 say
that they will he in fashion next winter.
Styles taken ap at tho end Of season
always last into the following winter.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

According to Professor J. Lawrence
Smith, good kerosene should have the
following characteristics: /. The color
should be Of white or light yellow,
with blue reflection. 2. Tho odor
should be faint and agreeable. 3. The
specific gravity, at sixty degrees Fair
enheit, ought not to be below 79s nor
above 0.si. 4. When mixed with nm
equal volume of sulphuric acid of the
density of l.53, the color ought not to
become darker, but lighter. A petro-
feum that satisfies all these conditions,
and possesses the proper Aashing.point,
may be regarded "a pure and safe.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10
Baron RothschIId's Porcelain Service.

Baron kOthschiIn's porcelain service.
A corrosponde mt in Europe writes
Baron Rothschild tells the following
story as he exhibits his porcelain ser
vice:
One day mn old man, careworn,
wrinkled, feeble and apparently tottcr-
ing On the verge Of the grave, presented
himself before Baron James Rothschild, =,
soliciting the honor of nm interview
with the famous banker. The old man
was so aged, so poor and had 30 detected
an aspect tina; the baron was immc-
diately impressed with "A compassionate
feeling, and this became lively interest
on learning that he was jew. Tho
aged visitor took from his bag "A rich
and beautiful plate, 80 splendidly
wrought that the baron admired it ex
ccedingly.
Sir" said the patriarch. will you
buy this of me? / have the whole set,
and service so beautiful must find its
fitting place in the mansion Of the
prince of financicrs"
1t is indeed very fine" said the
baron. How much do You wish for
| the service -
Look you, sir, said the old man.
- am bowed down with many years,
and have not long to live. am poor,
and wish to end my days in comparative
comfort. viii you in exchange for this
valuable set of porcelain give me an in.
come for life Of 100 francs (s20D "A month:
1t is not much for you, aud AIN so
/ old"
The baron looked at the poor old
man, examined the plate again, and after
few minutes reflection, said: Well.
be 1t So; here is the first payment Send
i me the service. and give your name that
+ | may have it entered in my treasurer
I books"
The splendid set Of porcelain was de.
/ lyorcd tho same day to the baron. and
a month aftorward, while he was seated
in his counting house. q man entered
and asked for the second payment OF
+ the proposed income. But the man was
young, scarcely thirty -four wears Of age,
Of a vigorous constitution aud great
muscular development, and looked as if
lac would live for one hundred years
" But YOU are not the man" exclaimed
Z the astonishcd banker.
Excuse me, baron" said he, am
I indeed the man"
" But you appeared at lcas; eighty
years old. said the baron.
But, sir, an only thirty" said the
man.
I'm fact" continued tho baronc, Il
thought your venerable appearance did
( not belle your assertion"
Il have wonderfully recovered" oh.
served the man, and thanks 10 your
generosity"
The baron laughed heartily, and gave
orders for the payment Of the money.
oxclaiming All You are an excellent
comedian and have taken mo in thor.
oughly."
." am probably the first who has
done so.' replied the jew, politely bow.
ing to the millionaire
For years Bothschild paid the
monthly allowance. His porcelain ser.
vice is 40 exquisite that he does not
complain.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10


A curious experiment has been tried
in Germany for some months past with
success. 1t is tho importation of live
hogs from the United States ut the port
of Bromerhaven, from whence they are
shipped to Hanover, finding a ready
market at Brunswick, Magdeburg,
Cassel, and other North German cities.
Last June decree was issued forbid
ding the importation of American chop
ped pork and sausages into Germany,
presumably on trichinatous grounds,
and some ingenious butchers hit upon
this method of eyading the act, which
said nothing about live hogs. 1t was
Mt first thought that so many hogs
would die upon the voyage rs to make
the experiment rather unremunemtive, n
loss of five per cent being the lowest
that was thought possible. Experience,
however, has proved that the loss is un-
der two and half per cent, which gave
such an impetus to the undertaking that n
company has been formed for the pur-
pose of building large lairs for the ar
rivals at Bremerhaven, which is to be
the hog depot for Germany, the animals
being killed there and dispatched into
the interior by rail. The American hog
has more fat substance and less meat
than his German relative, and sugges-
tion has been made to import number
of German pigs into America for breed
ng purposes.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

"Your little birdie has been very
sick" she wrote to the young man. II
was some sort of nervous trouble. and
the doctors said / should have perfect
rest and quiet, and that / must think oi
nothing. And all the time, dear George,
1 thought constantly Of you" The
young man read IL over, and then read
II through again very slowly, and put
1t in his pocket ard won't ont under the
silent stars, end kept thinking, and
thinking, and thinking. But ne didn'i
say anything. BE only kopt thinking.
--Roekldnd CcsEi@.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

4 patient in one of the New York
hospitals was by physical examination
during life found to have lateral mis-
placement of all tho internal organs, the
heart and spleen being upon the right
side, the liver upon the left and other
parts similarly changed from their usus,
position.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

In the cabinet Of " Mary the Witch,
lately deceased at Davenport, Iowa,
were found cats skull, chickens
head, bats wings, tcais' feet. spiders
webs, various bones Ct various animals,
dried blood. and eyes Of owls ard cats
deposited in various places wrapped In
paper.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

German colonists on the banks of the
yolga, in Russia, are in extreme desti-
eition, and st. Petersburg journal
publishes pitiful account of their suf-
ferings. The number of the destitute
is stated at 100000, and there are very
few well enough off to furnish even the
most meager aid TO their impoverished
neighbors. The Russian authorities do
nothing for their relief.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

The editor of the Medical and Surgical
Reporrri believes that trichinosis is
more prevalent than we suspect
He believes that persons die of it, and
the death is recorded to be from such
disease as typhoid fever, the physicians
in charge really not being familiar
enough with trichinosis to know case
when they see it. He instances an ex-
ample occurring in Erie county, Penn,
where six members of family died
within few weeks of supposed typhoid
fever. The health officer finally inves-
Ggated and found that in all probability
trichinD were the real cause of the
deaths.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

1t is said that the Japanese minister,
Mr. Mor, once seriously proposed to
Professor Whitney, of Yale college, to
construct q new language for Japan.
Professor Whitney, who is the most
learned scholar in linguistics in the
country, is also known to be an advo-
oate Of the spelling reform. Mr.. Mori
proposed to him to form n compact vo-
eabulary of n few thousand English
words, divested OF all absurdities Of
o-thography and of oil synonyms and
superhuities of cvery sort. This Ian
guage, if Professor Whitney would pre-
pare it, the ambassador promised him
should be adopted by MS government
and forced upon the Japanese people.
The Boston Fish Bureaus report con-
tains table giving the number of
larger vessels engaged in the New
England cod fishery, crews, and guam
tity OF fish caught during the year.
The Massachusetts, fleet numbers 376,
New Hampshire II, and Maine
100; total for New England $40 vessels,
with 6,06s men. The total catch OF
fish by these vessels foots up 6i7, ,426
quintals It is estimated that the
small fishing boats on the coast caught
about 100000 quintals of fish in addi-
6on to the above, so that the entire
New England catch may be put down
at about 100000 quintals. which, at q
low valuation, is estimated to be worth
81. 5000
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

will be found to contain 100000, 600
equal to tho present population Of
Europe exclusive OF Russia, Austria and
Turkey"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10
TIMELY TOPICS.

An attempt is to be made to Introduce
into this country what is known in Eu-
rope as the red trout, fine table fish,
that often attains weight of twenty-five
pounds. Fifty thousand of their eggs
we're given by the German government
to Professor Baird, who in turn gave
them to New Hampshire. When hatchod
they are to be placed in Lake Winnipiseo-
gee.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

The AIR IL filled with materialism.
dogmAsiam and rheumatism. --Nss ~k
Leam@csal.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

A remarkable circumstance in con-
nection with the recent cold snap was
the effect on the fish along the coast,
large schools being driven in shore and
IN shallow water. Strange rs it may
seem, it is asserted that the fish, par
ticularly bass and trout, were observed
10 throw themselves bodily out OF water
on land. An old negro caught thirty.
one very fine large bass in this way at
Raccoon Key, near Warsaw, Ga. On
st. GATHERINGS a net thrown in the
water was almost instantly filed by fine
large fish, and fishermen found some
difficulty in hauling the nets in. Others
we're observed to kill them in the water
with oars. This novel occurrence was
witnessed generally all along the islands
to the southward and in the rivers near
the coast.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

Scientists are no longer content with
tho five senses-sight, hearing, smell,
taste and touch. One proposes to add
the sense of weight whereby we can
tell that some things are heavier than
others, and another urges that there is n
color sense distinct from the sense of
sight II the sense of heat and cold
can also be separated from the true
sense of touch, then We have eight
senses in all. If to these be added
common sense and nonsense, which
everybody has more or less of, then we
have ten senses.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

The center of population in the
United States has, during the last ten
years, shifted from Columbus, Ohio, ot
the Indiana boundary line; in few
DECADES more" the Detroit Free Press de-
clares, eft will reach the Mississippi
river. At the rate of increase prevailing
during the present century, the country
will, in 1920, contain between 100000
600 and 16O, 100000. This is only forty
years hence, a space easily grasped by
those who can rsmember "the Harrison
presidential camraigr.' Ten or twelve
years mere. equal TO look backward as
m rs the-days Of Jackson, nullifcation
md the United States bank, the country
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-10

DR.. Wilson, said to be an an authority
on ear diseases, says that when the
hearing is good the ticking of a watch
can be heard at tho distance of twenty
eight inches from the ear. This would
be worth more as test were it not that
some watches tick two or three times
louder than others. The test is therefore
about as definite ms saying that some
thing is about as long as piece of string.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-16

A Public Hall is badly needed in this city.
There is at present no room large enough to
accommodate an ordinary size,I audience
Owing to these meagre accommodations the
last two entertainments in the city were cut
short. A public hall should Rave sufiicien,
seating capacity and good ventilation. We
know that an investment. in hail building
would be good property. Good hall accom-
modations would attract more shows. Let a
town be known as having poor hall room,
and shows Of a first clsss character will avoid
the place. They canno, afford to exhibit
in room not large enough to comfortably
seat half of the people that would attend.
Many people refrain from attending public
exhibitions ii there is poor, uncomfortable
seating capacity. The benefit and pleasure
Of performance is attained and enjoyed in
large and commodious hall. There is al
ways something that adds to the performance
when the crowd is large and the hail CON-
Portable Performers make better display
Of their talent in capacious hall, the au-
dience better appreciates the performance,
and there il general satisfaction to both per-
formers and spectators. DR.. Galland con-
templates erecting large public hall sd-
joining bis hotel property. The Doctor is
public spirited, and we hope ne will pu, the
enterprise in motion 1t is an enterprise
that would commend bitn in the estimation
Of the citizens Of Dodge City. We are sure
If the Doctor takes hold of this matter he
will push it to an early completion. The
location is desirable-one of these days the
south side will the principal part Of the city.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-16
SPEARETILLE ITEMS.

&c. n. wadswarsb, of Ltrned, has pur.
chase,i Frank win6eld'< sheep. conssz,ing OF
about $500 head. Also hi. ranch si,1sted
on the Sawlog stream, nine milrs northwes,
Of here. Mr.. winde.d expects to return to
Colorado by the fret Of mex, month
Mr.. Kelley, laborer on the steel rail-
gang. had the rnisfcrtnns to have HE LEI,
limb broken below the knee BY being run
over With the hand car. DIR. well~osd adj
iustsd the fracture and his ps,ien, IL doing
well.
Mis- Jennie McColiil'er and her broth
or have returned from Delsyan, III having
been ab-ent about thirteen months.
r. W. Tsrbox informs US he will hsve
abou; ten thousand pounds wool for nsrse'.
DIR. Loring and It. Rice. OF Fl Dodge.
were in iown Saturday last
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-06-16

The weather has been exceedingly warm.
Sunday vas bot. Cnr neighbor boy, Lloyd,
had much indifference for the rays OF the
hot sun. While we were seeking the breezy
shade, he would saunter out in the weeds,
his head bare, catching butterflies with his
hat. Several times returning to our shady
retreat, the sweat streaking down his face,
he would lispingly remark, ''Ifs nice and
warm now, amt ii!' Nobody but boy
and an odd boy at that-would have ex-
pressed the nicetv OF Sundays sun. 1t was
the butterfy's delight and the boys fun
and finally We coaxed him into the house.