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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01
BELLEFoNTE PA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1881.
Bad Candidates.

The New York Sun says that three
of the five conspicuous candidates of
the Republicans for the Speakership
are tainted with unwholesome records.
Mr.. Dunnell, of Minnesota was con-
spicuous member of the order of sala y
grabbers who attained such unenvia-
BILE fame in 1873. Mr.. Orth, of Indi.
ana, became SO notorious through his
completely in the Venezuela frauds
that he had to be dropped as a candi.
date for Governor after having receiv-
ell the nomination of his party. Mr..
Kasson, of Iowa, was constrained to
retire from Congress years ago after
publicity was given to the proceedings
of divorce scandal. But the party
which has just openly espoused repu-
diation in Virginia, and has adopted
Malone as leader, and which endor-
sed the Credit Mobillier corruption, is
not going to pay much attention To
such ordinary objections as these.
What the Republicans want is can
didate who can command the necessa.
ry votes TO secure an election. The
cardinal principle of the Republican
leaders is that the end justifes the
means, aud that nothing succeeds like
success, no matter how it may be at.
tained.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01
Now the Settlement.

The victorious Malone it seem is
not to have his own way in Vir-
ginia, unchallenged. lie has put up
his personal lieutenant, Riddlebarg.
er, for United States Senator, but
he does not receive that unanimous
response that the new boss expected
from the Republican party he bad
thrashed into line. In forming the
Readjuster State ticket, Malone gen.
erously allowed the Republicans one
subordinate position in the person
of Senator Lewis as Lieutenant Gov
ernor. Now it seems that Lewis and
other Republicans show some signs Of
setting up for themselves, and in con-
sideration of the important part they
took in securing the repudiation tri'
umph, claim the right to furnish the
colleague of the "wee William" in the
Senate of the United States. This DOES
not accord with Mahone's views of the
fitness of things and hIs late Republi
can pals are directed to stand aside,
which they are not willing to do, so
far at least as to permit the election Of
Riddleberger, and it is supposed they
will rally in rebellion against ther
lately chosen boss. Plunder is said
to be cohesive, but in this case it looks
as If it may have q disin;egrating
power, not prov ided for by the repu.
diationists.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01
NO. 48.
A Remarkable VIII.

One Of the mot remarkable wills
ever registered in this State j. that Of
the late Paul Darling, an old citizen
of Brookville, JeiIereon county, who
lied on the jth instant, aud whose will
was admitted tn probate a week ago.
Mr.. Darling seems to have had no
immediate family, but his circle Of
friends, nr those who will now be glad
to consider themselves his friends, was
~ large that he made bequests TO
more than eighty individuals, aggre-
gat ~ considerably over S200.000 in
cash aud including real estate and
securities of various kinds to a very
large amount. The majority of his
legacles to individuals were evidently
intended merely as evidences of friend
.hip, and many of them are so charac-
terized in the will. They range from
s25 TO $4,000 in ca-h and annuities
IF from 81 900 TO $4,000. Among the
peculiar items are legacy of s25 TO
George 4. jerks. the ex-congressman,
"because | am proud of him as JEFF
ferson county production, and like
him as a man = TO Judge l. G.. Cor
Ion, Of the supreme court. So. ION
account of long friendship" TO Judge
w. =. jerks of the Jefferson county
court, whom | have known so long
when we were not worth $500. but we
have both since dug along. s25;" :" "to
help them in their business, j. II. Gar
rison, John j. Thompson and Joseph
Darr, each $4,000 :" "to lift him out
pf trouble, TO Jas. A. Gathers, 5000"
"A lift which will be gratefully APP
preciated. Mr.. Darling leaves $1,000
for a soldiers monument in Brookville; I;
$4,000 a year for twelve years for
beautifying the grounds of the Brook
vile public schools $4,000 a year for
twelve years for the poor Of the town !;
Tor public school building at Smeih-
port, Mexican county, $4,000. To
all the Brookville Protestant churches
handsome bequests are made, aud the
Presbyterian and Methodist churches
are made residuary legalees in the
proportion of two-lhirds aud onethird
respectively.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

The Pennsylvania Railroad compa.
ny's exhibit for the ten months ending
Octohar 81 shows an increase of a2,5i4..
So N gross eafnings, sE,77s.744 in ex.
peuses and e6S6II4 II net earnings
over the respective items Tor the CORES
pondinE period Of 1850. Al lines west
Of FilIsbure and Erie ahoe fof the ten
months : surplus Of s1.5st. 2Is over liza.
hlIilIes, OF gain OF -. as - eompar.
- uiIh the same period . IsE0. indi
ealing loss for October 4 e0.50s, -
lhe ain Tor the nine = = ending
9TH Seplembcf wAs - a &3iQ,.
-
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

THERE appears to have been per.
feet epidemic of villsny in the man
agement Of the public business Of Phil.
adelphia in all it, departments, which
Is coming to light through the honest
officials brought into place through the
fundamentally of the Reform organi-
Eation. Careful investigation by Hun
ter and Pattison shows that the tax.
payers have been robbed Of fabulous
sums, and the books doctored 10 cover
the frauds. All this under the admin
istration Of The ring bosses who have
so long run the politics and controlled
the elections of that city. II is said
that full exposure, soon to be made.
will disclose such ; startling extent Of
swindling as will amaze aven the Phil
adelphia stalwart Republicans who re-
gister the will Of tho bosses year after
year in blind confidence that aIl i
right, merely because they antagonize
the Democracy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

THE trial of GuiIeau is still pregres-
sing at Washington. The crowd at.
tending the sittings Of the Court is
very great, composed mostly of ladies.
The assassin was placed on the stand
on Tuesday. There was nothing of n
sensational character in his testimony,
which merely gave history of his
past life, which has evidently been a
cranky one, but related by the prison
er to impress the jury aud mark the
record of q very distinguished person
age. He is said to begin to look hag-
gard and that a pale haunted expires
sion seems to have settled upon his
couDtenance, indicating perhaps that
the little intellect the fellow possessed
is breaking down under the strain.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01
The Greenback Vote.

There is always q certain lapse Of time
after an election before we can learn
the vote Of the Greenback party. Our
Greenhack friends generally charge this
70 the Jealousy Of the old parties or The
Associated Press managers. But the
truth Is, ID is Of no account in getting 80
the general result and II is considerable
expense 10 those getting returns by tel.
egraph 10 get the necessary vote. and
the Greenback, Prohibition, Anti Maso-
mic and other minor votes are lelt for
slower but cheaper and more accurate
official reports--which puts the Green.
hack vote this year at 1876. For the
benefit Of onr Greephack friends who
still wish to amase themselves In their
usual way. we give the vote OF their par.
~ since 1878:
For Mason for Governor, is7e...... si,55s
For Sutton Tor Treasurer, is7g...... q. .eO7
For Weaver FOR PRECEDENT. leso.. % SIS
For jackson for Treasurer, ISL. 1926
A little fruring will easily 6x the
vote for next year on The present Eli.
ding scale. After the polls Close they
need nos worry about returns. bui just
put down the vote at about 5000 and
80 10 bed satisfied that Their estimate IL
not lar wrong.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01
Naval Department Reports.

WASHINGTON, November 29.-Secreta.
~ Hunt to-day gave out for publication
the annual reports Of the Bureau Offi
cers Of the Naval Department for the
fiscal year. Sixty.nine vessels have
been wholly or partially equipped Al M
expenditure of 4s3 Oo4.OT, and s35s .sO5,
20 have heen expended for materials.
Among numerous recninendatious Is one
thai the Naval Asylum 1t Philadelphia
- removed 70 some point On the sea
coast.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

THE New York Sun publishes let
ter from one Redell, former conf.
Dental clerk Of that exalted patriot
and statesman, Dorsey of Arkansas,
to the late President James A. Gar.
field, in reference to series of coufi.
Dental interviews he had held with
Attorney General MacVeagh, in re-
gard TO Brady's "star-route case" !"
This letter of Redell's contains divers
damaging statements, and is accom-
panied by an affidavit made before
notary public, 10 which the writer
avers that his allegations are true.
One of these allegations is that Attor.
ney General MaeVcagh sought 10 in
duce Redell TO STEAL from the office
Of bis employer. Dorsey, certain evi-
dence of the completely Of Dorsey in
Brady's devious star.route business.
In this letter, TO the truth of which
Redell swears. he proves himself TO be
q measureIess liar. and hence any ~
furious allegations against anybody
should be received with many grains
Of allowance. If the charge made By
Redell against Mr.. Macveagh was
preferred By any one but q self-con-
dicted liar, Il would be incumbent on
the Attorney General to repel il, but
coming from the source Il does there
is but one answer, and that i silent
contempt
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

The numerous friends Of Jeremiah
M'Kibben, late of the Girard House.
Philadelphia, will learn with regret Of
his death. lie died on Tuesday last
Of heart disease II St. Joseph. MissOu-
RI. where he had been proprietor Of ;
hotel for some months. Few men per-
haps 10 Pennsylvania, where until re-
Gently he has resided, had a more ex-
tended acquaintance, or more sincere
friends.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01
The Speakershlp.

cording to the best attainable informa-
ton, there are but one hundred and
forty-six Republican members of the
House Of Repre- el titives but, judg-
ing by the claims of the friends of the
various candidates for Speaker, there
are at least three hundred and fifty.
AS between the roll in the hands of
Mr.. Adams and the aggregate count
of the supporters of Kasson, Hiscock.
Keifer, Dunnell, Orlh and few 9TH
ers, the only way TO reconcile the dis
crepancy is to infer that most. perhaps
all, of these gentleman are mistaken rs
to the size of the support upon which
they rely in the approaching Repub-
lican caucus.
At best, correct surmises as to sue
cessful candidate for Speaker are diff
ficult. Even when there were but two
or three aspirants for the honor it was
no easy matter TO pick out the success
ful one. But when there are, as now,
al least half dozen Republican mem.
bers openly in the field. il is next to
an impossibility to speculate success
fully upon chances. Many things are
to be taken into consideration, which
cause sudden and sometimes unusual
combinations. Locality has its infiu-
ence-wheiher the Speaker shall be
from the East, the Middle States or
the West is always to be considered.
But this being mostly 4 question of
sectional pride is not 80 extremely diff.
ficult to overcome. Another and more
practical matter is the formation of
the standing committees, absolutely in
the hands Of the Speaker. Many a
vote in caucus depends upon the posi-
ton to be assigned in committee to the
member who owns il, its effect upon
the friends whom he desires TO serve,
and the interests. party, sectional or
business, which he is anxious 20 pro-
mote.
The present contest is full Of just
such complications. Hiscock is the
Eastern candidate and Kasson the
most prominent Western; but the
former comes from the section which
has the least number of votes in eau
Gus and the State wherein the Presi.
dent resides. If the West we're united
on Kasson, he could be readily nomi.
mated, but while Hiscock has no oppO-
sition Of consequence in his own sec.
lion, there are several western men
who, with considerable show Of strength
are contesting the prize with KassOn.
IL is easy to see that neither candidate
has so far a majority Of voter, as eager
partisans of one or the other would he
very certain to make such a claim il
anything like the fact existed. But as
only about three-fiiths Of the Repub-
lican members are yet IN the city, some
thing definite may be known soon
after the presence of the entire party in
force.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

A FATAL ACADEMIA sad accident
occurred 81 Valentines Works on last Set.
urdsy afternoon by which . boy named
George Grubb, between Eve and six years
Of age Lost lis life. The particulars As re-
lated 20 Us are about ~ follows: The lit
tie boy bad accompanied sn older boy,
named John Slack, 10 the stables stlscbed
to the works, where the latter was engag-
I'd in pdtlug hay into the racks for the
ss0les. While In the act Of pitching fork
fall Of hsy bis companion in some way ran
in front Of the fork, one Of The tines Of
witch eaBghi him just below the eve bros
IN the ieh corner of The right eye and pene.
trntcd 10 the brain. The unfortunate lii.
lie victni OF this ,Ad mishsp almost imme-
diately vent into convulsions and died
sbout eight o'clock the same evening The
child was = son Of George Grubb who Is
employed ST the works, and the grief of
the family over the sudden and terrible
death of their beloved one cannot be- de-
scribed. The funeral took place On Tues-
day, the re'Sains being conveyed 10 the
church yard oi the Advent Church, in
Buggs township, where they were deposi-
ted in their last resting place.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

The Republicans OF Marietta, Ian
caster county. bave commenced the
work of reading out the kickers. They
have notified twenty.three of the Wolfe
men that they will be no longer need
ed in the party "of great moral ideas" "
That is right, let none but stalwarts be
on guard in the rancho of the bosses.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

IT was believed that the contest for
Clerk Of the House Of Representatives
rested between Edward M'Pherson Of
this State and Rainey, a colored ex-
member Of Congress of South Carroll
na. But IL nov appears that another
Pennsylvania candidate for Clerk Is
promised-Chris. Magee perhaps-un-
der the patronage of the Camerons,
which is intended TO defeat any hope
that M'Pherson entertained Of success,
rs we'll as to punish him for preferring
Blaine to Grant, and forcing upon the
bosses very unpaIatable endorsement
of the late President 10 the RepubIi-
can machine Convention. Subsequent
labors TO elect the boss ticket will not
count 10 his credit.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

THE Grant stalwarts are again in
power in all the departments of the
Government at Washington. The re-
vival of the lobby, which under Dem
cratic ascendercy in the House of Re
presentatives, became useless aud went
into retirement, will again be in full
life and vigor.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01
A Prayer.Cured Bride.
EAERTKD lust A YEAR AFTEE MR. sTKAxoK
RESTORATION TO HEALTu.
DAxAscus, Pa. November %.

sPeoisl corFesPondeBo, to TIE Times.
Damascus, Pa. November 29.
The wedding Of Lille d. Tyler, OF
this town, TO John Mitchell took place
here on Saturday, just year from the
day on which Miss Tyler was cured OF
long standing disease IN a most mysteri.
Gus manner. She had been an invalid
upwards of six years, had been treated
by eminent metropolitan physicians,
and finally, in November, 1850. was
confined to her bed. An alleged mira
Gle worker in Connecticut, who vas said
10 cute ell diseSse by prayer, vas con.
suited rs q last resort. This woman ap.
pointed November 36 as the day upon
which Mics Ty Ter aud her friends should
pray Tor her recovery. The instructions
were followed, the Rev. Thomas West.
cott, her pastor, being present. They
prayed for three hVurs, and before night
Miss Lille Was about the house, aud
The day she was married was an ideal
bride with rosy cheeks, the picture Of
health. Mr.. Wesicott married the
couple, and the truth Of the ''cure by
prayer" is vouched for by ell the young
woman's relatives. Since her sudden
cure Miss Tyler, now Mrs. Mitchell, has
felt no illness whatever. and has en-.
joyed exceptional good health.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01
The Gst session Ofthe Sorty.ssventl,

The first session Ofthe Sorty.seventh
Congress will begin on next Monday,
and there is considerable speculation
as to the organization Of the lower
branch. The Republicans lack one Of
= majority, of al the members but
have a contingent power outside of
the party in . number Of Greenback
members with radical proclivities and
several Virginia re-adjuster. Il Is
scarcely to Be doubl-d that they viii
find one man among these TO give
them the necessary majority aud The
Speaker.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

HYHESEAL.-Our well known towns.
man, Mr.. Charles McCaferty, was mar.
ried today in PhiladelphiA 10 Miss Cath
rine Williams, Of that city. We under.
stand the newly married pair are expect
10 reach Bellefonte this evening. We e1-
tend our congratulations, and hope they
may enjoy together many years Of happi.
ness and prosperity
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

4 SunPTuoUs FEAsT.-On last Thurs.
day the present proprietors Of the Brock
erhoG House, Messrs. A * II. Brucker.
hof, RECALLED the guests Of that popular ho-
tel, and large number of invited friend
with one OF the most elegant and sumptu.
Gus Thanksgiving day dinners ever pre-.
pared In Bellefonte. The nenu was M
elaborate affair, embracing almost every.
thing eatAble that could in any well graft.
fy the palate or sAtisfy the appetite, and
was served in an elegant and highly sAiis.
factory manner. Among the invited
guests who enjoyed this feast Of good thing.
we're Rev. John Hewitt, Z. c. Hum.4,
John q. Love, Austin Brew, Frank Mont.
gumerv, DR.. James II. Dobbins, Jonathan
Harper, George Brew, John g. Kur,z
John I Potter, w. r. Reynolds, Jr., Jame,
Hamilton, 7. X. Hamilton, Simon Loeb
VI. Montgomery, Meyer Lyons and Charlie
Mcclure, all Of whom speak In the high.
Get terms Of the kindness Of the Mesfrs
Brockerhoff, and Of the polite attention
paid them by all connected Sith the h"p.i
NJ. McComber, the genial and SHsbl,
clerk, comes In for large share Sf prAis.
He wAs untiring in his efforts to render tn.
occasion . pleasant one 10 the friend
present.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

THANKSGIVING SERvIcEs.--A union snr.
vice was held In the Presbyterian church
on Thanksgiving day. a large congrrga.
ton was present and an able, eloquent and
appropriate sermon was delivered by the
Rev. j. !. Delong, of the Reformed church
AT th" i. 4. church, R~v. John Hewitt,
pastor, an exceedingly appropriate servic.
which greatly interested large and atten
tive audience was held.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

The Bellefonte rife team, represent.
Ing Company b. Of the fifth regiment,
came out considerably behind in the con.
test with the Johnstown boys on Thanks.
giving day. In the 100 yard range they
did tolerably well-the score standing 20
for Company b. and 70 for Company IL.
In the 200 yard range the score was Com
pany D. ~ and Company II. e2. Compa-
ny B vas represented By Messrs. Hale, Gels
singer, Gross and Van Pelt, Of Bellefonte,
and Company II by Messrs. Parft, Cope,
Gregg and Hahn, of Johnstown.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

0SE Of the heroes Of Gettysburg i
proposed as . member Of President
Arthur'a cabinet. L will not be OBJ.
iected that Gen. LoBgstrees was = be
. n tho rebel side.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01
Thursday Morning, December l, 1881.

THE wealth of Jay Gould is estima.
ted at s75,000,000. This is a fair
competence for man of moderate am
bitiun and needs.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

IT is said that Kasson, Of Iowa,
leads in The Republican race for The
Speakerahip Of he House.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

DIR. +. w. Hale, was elected = mem.
Der Of the State Board Of Agriculture on
last Monday evening BY the Agricul ,ural
Society Of Cs 'Se county. He h worthy
Of the honor A-6d will make IN efficient
member Of the board.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

A DELEGATION of Kentuckiaus are
at Harrisburg demanding payment of
policies they hold to large amount in
the graveyard insurance companies of
the Capitol. These institutions are
now undergoing investigation in Judge
Pearson's court, and the chickens came
home to rOost' at an inopportune mo-
ment. 1t is said the companies de-
cline to settle with the Kentucky spec.
ulators pending the action of the court
and the peril which surrounds the bu-
siness at present.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01

Boss QUAY appears to be such an
iucorrigible joker that the Republican
organs are entirely uncertain whether
he is serious or joking in naming
Galusha A. Grow as candidate for
Governor. They had better consider
the joker serious for this occasion. and
trot Galusha out upon the course. He
made brilliant independent, and no
doubt will be a valuble compromiser
between the stalwarts and halfbreeds.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01
4 sehsolboy Crayzea b Rats.

Ffsm sAs rAsiadslshia Tltnas.
EsGE. Novemhe 2o.--Ceoree Furuees,
a hoy aged aiEe years, vas accidentally
locked n . school honse room hore TO-
day and waa attacked - swarm %
rats. The boz fought desperately Tor
some time. bat became exhausted and
when discovered was lying senseless.
with The swarm Of rodents tearing Il bin
1eah. lie wlll live. but his fright has
probably deprived him q his reaaon.
WhiIefaw Reid, shp editor uf the III.
laAe afFleed II New York - Manaev
h ahe 6afmaniA from laFeTHeel.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-01
The Geutre 9emutrat.
Term. 81. SO per Annum. in Advance.

= r sHuoeaT and r. Il. FORSTER. Editors.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-07-24

UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER Howx.
who has just returned from the Paris
monetary conference, says: 1.-The only
obstacles to the universal Standard were
presented by Great Britain. She was
not prepared to accept binetslism for
herself, aud still less pr.ParedI to see
the rest of tho world reject it. Her
government /, now engaged with other
cases. Her commercial and financial
classes are much inttresed in this great
question. and the success of it has
been ultimately very much quiekened as
a result of the conference. have
nany reasons TO believe that as soon as
the government OF Great Britain has
time to take mp the question. it will re-
ceive very careful and favorable consid.
Grafton"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-07-24

LAzARD, a wiunemucca jewrler Of two
months standing suddenly retired from
business last Sunday. He appears to
have retired too far TO preserve appear.
ances. which fact, coupled with III" nb.
sence OF certain watches. ctc.. belong.
ing TO various citizens excited an inter.
terest in the young man, which nothing
but his actual aud dear presence could
allay. A gcntlemauly official Of the
police corps was therefore dispatched
eastward III search Of the erritio young
person. Dropping upon his quarry at
Iron Poiut. the gentle thief taker es
corted the dealer in watches aud tbingl
back TO the anxious aud e1pectant ones
He will be afforded All opportunity &
explain in court OF competent juris
diction.