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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
Speed at which Wings are Driven

The speed at which some wings are
driven is enormous II is occasionally
20 great as TO cause the pinions TO emit
a drumming sound. To this source the
buzz of the fly, the drone of the bee.
and the boom Of the beetle are TO he
referred. When a grouse, partridge
or pheasant suddenly springs into the
air, the sound produced by the whirring
of its wings greatly resembles that pro-
duced by the contact Of steel with the
rapidly revolving stone of the knife
grinder. 1t has been estimated that
the common fly moves its wings three
hundred and thirty times per second,
!. e., nineteen thousand eight hundred
times per minute, and that the butterfly
moves its wings nine times per second,
or five hundred and forty times per
minute. These movements represent
an incredibly high speed even at the
roots of the wings; but the speed is
enormously increased at the tip Of the
wings, from the fact that the tips rotate
upon the roots as centers.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04

The New Orleans Picayms gives this
recipe; ITO take iron stains ont of mar
BILE; An equal quantity of fresh spirits
of vitriol and lemon juice being mixed
in bottle, shake well, wet the spots
and in > few minutes rub with soft linen
until they disappear" There il no way
to prove that recipe rs unreliable, for il
says rub until they disappear" )" and a
man may rub for forty years and not
have fulfilled the conditions.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
An Aged Randii's Cnreer.

There recently expired in the intrm-
airy OF the prison at Odessa an indiyid.
nal, by name Vacili Tchoumaik, a ma.
tive Of Ismail, of kalmuck descent, who,
during the major part Of the nincty-sir
years Of his life, appears to have been
an unmitigatcd public nuisance. Born
about 1855, Vacili grew up to the phys
Ical proportions Of Hercules and the
strength Of Samson. He was duly
draan for the conscuption, and served
his time as a soldier, but he disdained
such placid laurels as those which
crown tho shake Of the celebrated Rus.
sian drum major whose wa1cn efigy. in
full uniform and holding a wax dwarf
in the hollow Of ono big hand, smiles
through his mustache upon mankind at
Nine. Tussaud's. On obtaining his dis.
charge, Nacili Tchoumaik adopted bri-
gandagc "a his profession, and it is sti-
mated that in his career "a a bandit
he committed no fewer than eighty
murders. During many years he and the
outlaws forming his band kept the coun.
try round about Odessa in continuous
state Of terror, while Russian police
rather conniycd at than interfered with
the miscreants' misdoings At length
an exceptional superintendent named
khorsohovsky undertook the task OF
abrogating him. The brigand chief was
surrounded in q roadside inn whore he
had taken refuge, and after sanguinarv
struggle he and several of his follow.
ers were captured. The fine old Rus.
sian code of criminal jurisprudence
being then prevalent, Vacili rem ,ined
nine years in prison before he was tried.
In 1859, however, he was sentenced to
the knout and to twenty years hard
labor in Siberia. The brigand was at
that period seventy-four years of age.
Five years afterward he escaped. and
made his way back to Odessa; but he
was again caught, tried and relcgated 10
penal servitude. Once more, in 1869, he
made his reappearance at Odessa,
and after two years confinement
in jail put justice to the trouble of
again trying him and sending him back
to Siberia. In the middle of last Nav
this patriarchal bandit made fifth and
final appearance in the vicinity of
Odessa, and distinguished himself by
attempting to steal a wagon and horses
belonging to some German colonists.
The sturdy Teutons, however, gave the
veteran desperado a very warm recep.
tion. They soundly bclabored vacili
and n companion of his, and, binding
them hand and foot, delivered them
over to the authorities. Tchoumaik
was found to have had sewn Of his rib,
broken, and TO have been otherwise &C
roughly handled that he was removed
to the prison infirmary, where on the
Both ultimo he died. He vas ninety
six years Of age, and but for the drub
bing which he received at the hands o.
the German colonists, might have sur
vived to have been a Ccntenarian amone
conYicts.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
PuS THE FAIR SEX.
Wedding Annit ersnr. .es.

The wedding anniversaries ore as
follows: First year, iron; fifth year.
wooden; tenth year, tin; fifteenth year,
crystal; twentieth year, china; twenty
fifth year, silver; thirtieth year, cotton;
thirty-fifth year, linen; fortieth year,
wooden; forty fifth year, silk; fiftieth year,
gold; seventy fifth year, diamond.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04

The brave L, an excellent man,
but not an intellectual marvel in the
ordinary sense of the word, meets
friend who asks concerning his children.
"They are all doing well, thanks" re-
plies the fond parent, "and all that I
have to ask heaven for them is that they
may be no stupider than their father"
" Make you mind easy on that point, Z"
says his friend; 'the age of miracles has
passed"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04

Gold bangles are the only jewelry
m uch worn in street costume.
Porcelain blue is lovely shade for a
chevoit travelling suit for young per.
son.
Small carriage parasols are made with
peac ,nck feather decorations all over
them.
Very large bows of colored velvet are
worn in the hair to form lace trimmings
with largo hats.
Checkerboard patterns i'll bot.h wool
and cotton materials are much usea In
forming parts of costumes.
Ombre watered silks in new designs
in the shaded and watered effects APP
pear among late importations.
Pongee hunting jackets worn with
black or colored skirts make pretty and
modest morning toilets at watering
places.
Sewing silk grenadine with square
meshes, canvas grenadine, and black
allwool nuns yelling are the proper
materials for summer mourning.
The hounces Of striped nuns yelling
gowns are usually made of goods cut
crosswise but the basque may be cut in
the ordinary way, if one prefer.
Gay, striped, awning cottonades are
used for the skirts of country dresses
to be worn under plain flannel polo
naises, or jackets and oyerskirts
Immense bows of wide satin ribbon
frequently take the place of corsage
bouquets, being placed on the left side
over the supposed region of the heart.
In spite of the fashion journals bring
ing out most Of their plates with long
basques, the most fashionable women
wear corsages without basques, or very
short basques.
The latest French extravaganza in
hosiery is silk openwork stockings,
handsomely embroidered and having
delicate lace tops tinted deeper shade
than the color Of the stocking.
White dotted null scarfs two and Il
half and three yards wide are used as
scarf sashcs, to be worn in any way that
fancy dictated by good taste directs,
with colorcd, black or white dresses.
The most fashionable American
women wear very simple coifurcs, with
the coil low in The back and fluffy but
flat front hair, the only ornament being
a long, low comb, with riviere Of dia-
monds for its heading.
Many of the new ombre ribbons are
bordcrcd on one side with scallopcd
bands in delicate shades Of color, woven
to initiate lace. On others, embossed
daisies dot the surface, and the effects
very pretty. This ribbon is much used
for bows for the hair and belt
A new fchu, called the Princess
Louise, has been brought ont in Paris.
1t is made Of Canadian Grape, edged
with Louyain lace and trimmed with the
iloweis Of the season-lilacs, daisies,
bnttercups, roses, honeysnckle, or what
ever is the flower of the passing mo.
ment
Black gronadine is still in great favor
for summer dresses. There are many
varieties, but the smooth sewing silk
grenadines take the lead in popularity.
Spanish lace, beaded silk, net frinpes
and fine French laces constitute the
trimmings generally used with these
fabrics. Finely-plaited frills of the
dress material are also used, finished
with an edging of black lace about two
inches wide. The most elegant of these
cool-looking toilets are adorned with
very deep hounces OF Spanish lace, and
further adorned by sashes of satin
surah, either Of crimson, blue or black.
These dresses are usually made mp over
undcrsklrts of black surah.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
The American 2 az.

The first European banners unfurled
upon the shores Of the new world. of
which We have any authentic account.
are those Of Columbus, who landed on
the small island Of ST. Salvador Octo-
Der l., 1892. Doubtless his ideas of a
new world to the westward came from
Iceland, which he visited in the spring
Of l477.
His son writes that Columbus, dressed
in scarlet, stepped ashore and pressed
the royal standard Of Spain, emblazoned
with the arms Of CASTLE and Leon. A
white flag, with a green cross, was its
companion.
In 1899 the eastern coast OF South
America was explored, and eight years
later the great discovery was announced
to the world by Florentine Americus
Nespucins, who gave name to the west
ern continent. About this time the
Cabots planted on the shore of North
America the banners Of England and of
St. Mark of Venice. The early voyagers
found that the Indians Of North America
carried for a standard a pole, we'll
covered with the wipg feathers Of
eagles.
The red cross of st. George foated
from the mast of the Mayfower, l620
when the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth
rock. For a century and half, during
the colonial and provincial periods, the
use of the English flag continued in
North America, with the addition of
many devices and notices.
Some flags were all red, white, blue
or yellow. Others we're red, with white
horizontal stripes, or red and blue
stripes. Upon these were the pine or
" Liberty Tree" and the words: "An
Appeal to Heaven" also stars, the cres-
cent, anchor, beaver and serpent. Under
the latter, Don't Tread on Me-" A
flag at the battle of White Plains bore
the words Liberty or DEATH
On January 2, 1776, at Cambridge.
Mass, was first hoisted the "Grand
Union" flag of the crosses Of st. George
and st. Andrew, and the thirteen alter
nate red and white stripes, emblamati-
cal Of the union of the thirteen colonies
against the oppressive acts of British
tyranny.
This was the flag in use when th
n
Declaration of Independence was read by
the committee of safety at Philadelphia.
IN the presence of Washington in New
York, and from the balcony of the State
house in Boston.
On the 14th of August, I777. Con-
gress resolved "that the flag of the
United States be thirteen stripes, alter
nately red and white, and that the union
be thirteen stars, white in blue field.
representing a new constellation.
LOnce the stripes were increased 4
fifteen, but in 1918 they we're changes
permanently to thirteen, perpetuatir.
the original thirteen States Of thh
Union, and IL was decrccd that Tor every
new State coming into the Union a sssr
should be added. The stars hava
FIVE points; those on our coins nix
They we're first arranged in a circla
afterward in the form of large star snd
now in parallel lines.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04

West Point officer: "Cadei, what is
that you have stuffed in your pocket,
sir 2 Cadet: Tobacco, sir" Officer:
"Give il TO me. 1t is against
the orders Of the post to chew tobacco.
sir" Officer turns his back aud cuts OF
chew, and talking TO himself; "Thal's
mighty good plug 10 man that's been
ut Of tobacco for three days"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
Fashion Nates.
Pointed shoes are revived.

Pointed shoes are revived.
Circular fans grow in popular favor.
Silver gray silks, satins and surah are
coming in vogue.
There is rage for peacock feather
decorations at present.
The latest novelty in bonnets are
pokes of shirred tulle.
Tournures are made more bouffant and
back draperies grow fuller.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04
FRENCH Fun.

" Here, waiter, this fish ia not fresh |"
Not fresh, sir? Why-Oh, beg par
don, sir; thought you we're one of the
table boarders. Bring you the other
fish Immediately, sir"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04

Nail'driving machines are nov in NJ.
in box factories and other places, on.
machine doing tho work Of from tan ~
fifteen men in nail driving. =
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-08-04

The father of the family examines
his watch with perplexity.
" / can't understand, my love-" he
says to his wife, "what's wrong with
this watch. 1 guess it wants to be
cleaned"
"Oh, no, pa" replies one of his olive
branches, I" it can't be dirty, for baby
and l were scrubbing IL all morning in
the bath-tub with the hair-brush, and
We used plenty of soap"
In the garden two six-year-old chill
dren, girl and boy, exchanged Wig.
orous blows and scratches, meanwhile
calumniating each other at the top of
their voices like Homeric heroes.
Mamma interferes. and after much
difficulty succeeds in separating them.
What in the name of goodness are
you upto, you unhappy little wretches?''
Playing husband and wife, NAL"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

The earnest movement at present
in favor of improving the Western
rivers is not pleasing to the people OF
the East and North. They perceive
hat political and commercial strength.
is slowly moving westward. Then
the rapid increase OF manufact cries
in the South, where, with the same
materials, cotton goods can be pro-
duced ut less cost than in New England
is arother source of discomfort to
then; then again the prospect of di-
vivdinTG'cxas ut 40 very distant day
into three or four more States, and
placing six or eight more members
from the South into the United States
Senate is not pleasing 10 them; tins
latter, however, they may try t.
counter-bolance, by making new
gates among the mountains, the bar
rem plains, the sand dunes, the can
yons ami rocks Of Tie far West unC
they may succeed
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24
AskTIsTACToRY CANDIDATE
goR LEE nEsugANgE.

Josh Billings SAYS: 81 kun to the
conclusion lately that life was so on
ea~tin that tie only wa for nus Ia
stand Il fair chance with other folks
was tn git nay life insured. and 50
Ikallcd on the agent Of the Garden
Angel Life Insurance Company, and
answered the following questions,
which WAS put u me over the top oy
pair Of gold specks, by slick little
FAT old feiler, with little round grey
head, aud as pretty q little belly on
him as emmy man ever owned. CUES
t;ons-4st. Are yu mail or female?
If so, pleze state how long you have
been so. ID. Are".you subject to
its, and ifso, do yu have more Than
one at time? 81. Did you ever
have emmy ancestor, and if so, how
much? 4th. Do yu ever have emmy
mite mares? 9Th. Are yu married or
single, or are yu a bachelor? 9th. Do
yu believe in future state? Ifyu do,
state it. 9TH. Haveyu ever commit.
ed suicide, and if so how did it seem
to affect yu? After andswering the
bove questions, like man, ing the
conGrnatif, the silk little fat old fcl-
Ter with goold specks on ccd 1 was in
surod for life, and proberly would re
main so for term ov years. thank
ed him, and smiled one ov NJ Y mos
pensive smiles"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24
EOW carp may be had.

Prof. Baird, United States Fish
Commissioner, announces that he has
made arrangements for Che distribu-
lion Of Austrian Carp all over the
United States. on request Oh persons
who own suitable ponds. i1e has
abandoned the idea Of sending large
quantities to State to be there dis
tributed. Ten fish, he says, ara
enough to stock a pond, The Gsh viii
be put up in cans, and shipped di
rectly to the applicant, free Of cost,
except express charges, winch can
be paid to the Express company on
delivery. Express charges will be
lower than the usual rates, the Com
missioner having made arrange L ents
with the express oompanyto that eff
feet
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

Jenn nd was fanIsd as vocal
ist, Henry Ward Beecher SIS 4 minis
ter, Budd Doble as the driver OF
Goldsmith Maid was known the com
try over, but one other name attract
ed as much or more attention, and
together with the title Of Doctor pre-
fixed should read DIR. Marshall s
Lung Syrup, for Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, etc. As an ex-
pectorant for Consumption, it is IN
excelled, and stands without rival
for above diseases, Reader, We only
ask trial OF one hottie to convince
you that We speak the truth. Trial
bottles free. Regular size 81. For
sale by MOORE & HARVEY.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

Kenton, Tenn, has been frequently
disturbed lately by masked men who
raid the town and commit depreda-
tons upon the colored citizens. Gov.
Hawkins has oGiered S250.OO reward
for the arrest and conviction of any
Of the parties concerned.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24
A-ttachement Notice.
State Of Tennessee. Hardeman Conn

State Of Tennessee, Hardeman Conn
y.
jesse Eosnaent ~ Joseph YaadegriF
I'm this cause it appearing BY affidavit,
K that tie defendant, Joseph Vandegriff,
is--jussly indebted by note to the plaintiff,
and is a nonresident Of the State, 50 that
the ordinary process of lav cannot be served
on him, and an original attachment having
been LEVIED on MS property and returned
before pne, Ii is therefore ordered that pub-
location be made in the Bolivar Bulletin,
q newspaper published in Bolivar, Tenn.
for four successive weeks, requiring the said
Joseph YandegrifT TO appear before me st
my Office IN Bolivar, Hardeman Co., Tenn,
on the Sth day of Dee. 1881, and defend said
suit against him, or it will be proceeded
with ex parte. &. II. Anderson.
J. P.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

Two Mormon missionaries, who
have been laboring in the vicinity OF
Tullshoina. Middle Tenn, had their
labors crowned last week by six ac-
cessions to their faith--fuur ladies
and 'two gent!emen-all of whom de-
parted last Thursday for Utah.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

Rev Henry Ward Beecher mas re-
tired from the editorship Of the Chris
tian Union, but the paper will contin-
ue to publish his sermons, and he will
be an occasional contributor to its col
umns. Mr. Lyman Abbot, who has
been for some years the associate edi-
tor will succeed to the editorial chair
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24
Special Locals.
west-End Palace.

the undersigned has opened "a first
class Saloon, where the best and
choicest Whistles Wines, Brandy
Cigars &C., can be had at most re
sonable rates. Nothing like healthy
competition, and I only invite {
trial Of my standard brands ofFquors,
Cal early, late and often. tt
4. J. Powell
Proprietor
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

The Texas State Capitol, with its
contents, including library, public doc
uments and records, was Totally de-
stroyed by FIRE last week. a very
serious loss indeed, which money can
not repair in full.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

Coy. Hawkins has called the.Leg-
islature to meet Dec. 9Th. The APP
portioument Of tina State and other
matters, not of very special public
interest to be attended to.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

The cotton exhibition at Atlanta,
Ca, is said to be more attractive and
far more interesting than at the exhi-
bition in Philadelphia. This was to
be expected as the advantages are
much greater now than at that pc
riod.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

Much rain and high water in the
West and Northwest. The Upper
Mississippi high, and remained so all
last week. The great damage hereto
fore reported was not over-estimatcd.
1t has been prodigious.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

We see it stated that six thousand
pounds of mail matter Was sent 10 the
Nashville pOst-ofice Tuesday from
the Methodist Publishing House.
Postage about $3.50.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

Warrens Saloon, next door te
NaYo's store. 2t
Dnring court days make your head
quarters at 6. D. Wilson's saloon next
10 Post Office.
r. ]. Powell In the West end Is de-
termined not to be outdone in supply
ing the public with the best wAiskies,
brandies, and wines and cigars. Gail
on him and get what ysu want.
at P.W Austin's sample rosrn in
Bills block call foI the celebrated
Thistle dew whisky. Its parity and
favor cannot be eXcelled.
The neat and convenient Saloon
of @. D. Wilson next to Post
Office is supplied with the choicest
and best brands of Whistles,
Wines, Brandies aud Cigars. None
better and none cheaper.
At P. W. Aus.in's sample room
in Bills block call fer the celabrz-
ted Thistle dew whisky. Its pu-
rity and favor capno: be excel
cd.
For delicious drinks call on G.
NJ. Warren at YOPP'S OLD
STAND.
The neat and conveient Saloon
of G. D. Wilson next to Post
Office is supplied with the choicest
and best brands of Whistles,
Wines, Brandies and Cigars. Rome
better and none cheaper.
| The neat and conveient Saloon
of &. D. Wilson next to the Pos
iO1ice ia supplied with the choices
and best brands of Whistles, Wines
Brandies and Cigars. None bette
and none cheaper.
;. At P. ". Aushn's sampl
{ room in Bills block call for tn
celebrated Thistle dew whisky. Ii
purity and flavor cannot be e2
celled.
8 The neat and conveient Saloon {
6. D. Wilson next to Post OHC
is supplied with the choichst an
/ best brands of WHISTLES Wine
e Erandies and Cigars. None bette
: and acme cheaper.
V at P. w. Austin's samp
e room in Bills block call for Il
: celebrated Thistle dew whisk,
Its purity and flavor cannot be e.
n celled.
4 Reeds Gnt Edge Topio q pureI
I Medicinal.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

DrFitzg erald has heard from the
old brother in Kentucky who said he
was mighty glad All tie Mothodists
had got together ana held an economl
cal convention. lac old gel aoman
thinks it a mighty good thing for these
t;r,-e
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

The Salvation Army recently held
it's anniversary at Bristol, England
1t was stated at meeting in the eve
ming that during the past twelve
months lhe stations of the Army had
increased 1870 to 253, and the officers
from $40 to 40.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24
For Sale, Rent or traas.

I viii sell or rent or trade for land
in this beounty 1900 ocres of land
in Lee county Erk. 200 acres cleared
balance in timber. Tor particu 'ars
apply to
j w Bass, Newcastle Tenn.
At Pd.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

DIR. LafTertY says that at the next
Ecumenical there must be fewer top
les and fewer delegates. And no can
ned speeches
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

At the next General Conference 81
the NJ. Z. Church, South, which is
to be held at Nashville, there win be
four or five Bishops elected.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24

Flipper's trial by Court Martial has
been going on with the chances
against him, The case being a bad
ore.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-11-24
Bargains sss -.

100000 feet Of Lumber Tor sale At Pboenix
Mills, one mile north Of B3livar. Must be
sold to close out. Bargains may be had by
applying early. All bills under $500
cash on delivery. F. FENrREss.
Executor OF fitser Miller, decd