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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14
A Hundred Hours Under ground

At Ballwyl, village near Lucerne.
IN Switzerland, well has been sunk and
the sides supplied with stone walls. Ono
OF the masons, Of the name of Xayer
Mailman, one day went 10 the bottom OF
'ie Wen IN order 10 see If the work Was
zone right. While he was down tho
SIDE walls gave way, but fortunately be-
ginning with the bottom part. otherwise
the falling stones must have killed the
man at once. As il happened, the stones
falling upon him pressed hard upon him.
but did not Kill him. "The upper part
Of the wall came down by deprees.'
Mailman reported; / heard the noise
for about ten minutes, one stone follow
ing slowly upon the other was presa-
cd with my back against board, nv
night arm about my head, the left arm
upon my chest, the right leg bent back in
the knee Joint, the left leg stretched out
straight. A big stone was resting ON
my head, slanting toward the forehead,
blg round stone WAS upon either cheek,
a big one Just under the chin forcing
my head little upward against the top
stone. The biggest and heaviest stone
J had upon my chest Every limb of
mine was pressed in tight with stones--
a movement, ever so small, impossible.
In tins fearful situation stopped from
Monday at ! o'clock in the afterr oon
until Friday evening at G-that is ninety
eight honn-at a depth of 100 feet be-
low the surface, and with n load Of
stone from eighty TO ninety fesS high
resting upon me. Ny hat was pressed
down upon my nose, my pipe was stuck
fast in my mouth. The rope which was
TO have lifted me out passed along
upon my chin, mouth, nose and fore
head, and may have been my best
protection against the stones pressing
together upon my head. Upon ma was
perfect darkness. But my presence Of
mind did not forHake me, a most remark
able sense Of my rescue being quite GER
tain sustaining me in my desperate po-
sition and inspiring me with the deter
mination to stand it, / suffered no
pain, but very hard pressure, and felt
very thirsty. l slept repeatedly. 1
heard the sound Of bells. / also per-
ceiycd when the labors Of rescuing me
were commenced. 1t was sound like
chickens picking corn on a wooden
board. The sound becoming clearer
made mo perceive the progress Of the
work, although not clearly. When /
thought the workmen within hearing /
called ont TO them" Friday at noon
the FIRST stone from the head Of the
man buried alive was removed, at his
head and chest were free and be could
take something 20 cat None Of his
limbs were broken; there were only
some contusions on his body. But the
skin was perfectly inscnlble fol a length
Of time.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

" ] often recall says an old sailor,
my first night at sea. A storm had
come up, and We had put back IN
der a point Of land, which broke the
wind a little, but still the sea had a
rake on us, and We were in danger Of
drifting. / WIS on the anchor watch
and IT was nay duty to give warning in
case the ship should drag her anchor. 1t
was n long night to me. / was very
anxious whether / should know If the
ship really did drift. How could ]
tell? ! found that by going forward
and placing my hand on the chain |
could tell 10y the feeling Of ii whether
the anchor was dragging or not; and
how often that nigh; ! went forward and
placed my hand on that chain And
very often since then ] have wondered
whether am drifting away from God,
and then go away and pray
Sometime during that long, stormy
night ] wouli bc startled by a rum.
bling eouud, and ! wouli put my hand
on the chain, aud find that it was nottbo
anchor dragging hut only the chain
grating against the rocks on the bottom.
Tho anchor was sill firm. And some
times now IN temptation and trial hc-
come afraid, and then praying, I find
that away down deep iu my heart / do
love God, and my hope is in Iii, saliva
tion. And / want 20 say just q woni to
you boys. Boy, keep an anchor watch
lcat before you are aware you may be
upon the rocks"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14
Religious Intelligence.

Bishop Starkcy recently administered
the ritc Of confirmation to Mrs. Sarah
Wright, who iz uinoty-cight years Of
age, at her home in Newark, y. J.
The new Methodist Episcopal church
at Wc:more, Kansas, was dcdica;ed by
Bishop Hurst, on his return from the
meeting Of the Kansas conference.
An English Lutheran church has been
organized in Brooklyn, to he connected
with the general synod Of the Eyangeli-
cal Lutheran church in the United
States.
The "dim religions light" in the
highly.arched nave and aislos Of 81.
Paurs cathedral, London, is about TO
disappear. The buildiug is 90 be lighted
with electricity.
Already since the meeting Of the
Presbyterian assembly in May last, over
seventy ministers have died, many of
them prominent workers and leaders in
the denomination.
An Oneida Indian preacher said. in a
recent sermon. be was thankful that
the Creator did moi give the Indian
enough language toallow him TO be pro-
fame without first learning English"
The Poc.fc saws, in connection with
the meetings Of Mr. Moody in San
Francisco: "The prospects are that
this religions work will move the entire
Pacific coast as no other movement has
ever done"
The authorities Of the Oxford and
Cambridge University presses authori-
taiivcly announce that the publication
OF the revised version OF the New Tesla
ment will take place about the middle
ofnext month.
Although the work of the Salvation
army in this country has not amounted
to much, the reports from the original
headquarters of the somewhat unique
organization indicate that on the other
side of the water the work prospers.
Judge Macomber, of Rochester, \. Y,
has rendered an important decision q
the effect that majority of the church
board of trustees, although sustained b,
majority Of the congregation, cannot
carry the society and its property over d
another denomination.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14
The Custom Of the Country.

An English lady accustomed to tiav-
cling abroad and able TO converse fluent
ly in the languages Of the countries she
visited, recently found herself alone in
railway carriage in Germany, when
two foreigners entered with pipes in
their mouths. smoking strong tobacco
furiously She quietly told them in
their own language that it was not a
smoking carriage but they persisted in
continuing to smoke, remarking that
il was the "custom of the country" "
upon which the lady took from her
pocket pair of gloves and commenced
cleaning them with benzoline. Her fell
low-passcngers expressed their disgust
at the nauscous ellluvium, when she re-
marked that cit was the custon Of her
country" She was soon left in sole
possess'ol Of the carriage.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

Fernando woods Joke on Henry Clay.

Henry Clay took fancy to Fernando
Wood, and never lost an opportunity Of
paying him personal attention. One
day, while Clay was walking with him
they passed shop where mon were
manufacturing cigars. Clay expressed
surprise az the dcxtcrity Of tho workmcn,
and said that it must require years of
experience to do the work with such
apparent case. "Oh. no." Mr.. Wood re-
piled, "thcy merely cut off piece OF
the tobacco, roll some of the dry part in
their hands, then wrap it mp, and the
whole thing is done. Any person can
make q cigar"
"If you think so, said Clay. per
haps vou had better try"
The young Congressman sat down.
took knife and a leaf OF tobacco, and
with dcXtcrous cut prepared his wrap
per. He then broke the filling to the
proper size. rolled it al mp together,
twisted the small, symmetrical pigtail
at the end, cpt of the top, and handed
the wcli-made cigar TO the Kentucky
Senator.
Clay was amazed. Wood had become
"a skillful cigar maker during the cholera
season, while in the tobacco trade. The
shopkeeper stared with wonder ut this
new congressional accomplishment. The
/ joke ran the rounds Of Congress, and
was frequently told at Clay's expense.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

The remarkable case 81 Elizabeth
Woodcock, who Was buried under the
snow, is especially striking In the
winter 81 l7II she was returning on
horseback from Cambridge England,
20 her home in q uoishhoring village,
aud having dismountcd for a few min
uios the horse ran away from her. At
7 o'clock ON winter evening she sat
down under thirko., cold. tired and
dish,aTtcncl. Snow came on: she was
too weak too rise, and the consequence
was that 10y the morning the snow bad
heapcl around her to @ height Of two
fec: above hor head ns she sat. She had
strength enough TO thrust iwig. with
her handkerchief ut tho top Of il.
through the snow. 60 serve rs a signal
and to admit little daylight Torpor
suporyouel, and she knew little more OF
what passed around her. Night
succeeded day, and day again broke,
but there shc remained, motion
less and f5odlcss. Not sense.
lees, however, for she could hear church
bells and village sounds-nay, even the
voice and conversation of some Of her
neighbors. -Four whole days she thus
remaincd--ono single pinch Of snuff
being her only substitute for food dur
ing this time, and this even she found
had lost its punRancy. On the fifth day
thaw commenced, and then she suf.
fcrcd greatly, but still without being
able to extricate herself. II was not
until the eighth day that the handkcr.
chic! was ospicd by a yillager who, with
many others, had long been seeking for
her STOPPING down he said
Are You there, Elizabeth Wood.
cockg'
She had strength enough to reply,
family:
Dear John S,ittle, l know your
voice. Tor Gods sake help me out"
She died about half a year afterward
through mismauagement OF fros,-bitter
toes, but it was fully admitted that nc
one, unless cased in snow, could have
lived out those eight days and nights in
such place without food.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14
An Important Advance in Photography.

ls
The old saying concerning invention
being the offspring Of necessity is well
illustrated in the new bromide emulsion
process, recently perfected abroad. and
introduced here (says New York
paper by Mr.. lockwood, Of II Union
square. The continuous dark and fougv
atmosphere OF London and other large
cities Of Great Britain and the continent
induced Captain Abner, Herr Won
Monckhoven and other scientists, to
seek some new Photographic process
which would be oven more sensitive than
that hitherto in use, with tho hope that
portraiture might he made successful in
modified light, or possibly be worked
practically by artificial light. A marked
success attended their efforts, and por-
traits are now made in one or two seconds
under portrait light, and out-ot-door
pictures in fraction Of second of time.
Mr.. lockwood was abroad ut the time Of
It's most complete success, and secured
Che process for his establishment.
The advantage of practical process
Of this kind for the photographing of
children or adults is very great. 1t dis
penses with the annoying head-rcst," !"
and makes all days "sunny days. or
working days to the photographer. In
the late dark weather, when successful
slttings by the ordinary process was
almost impracticabIe, and excellent re
suits were obtained in two seconds.
Mr.. lockwood has probably photo
graphcd more persons than any man
living, his list Of negatives now num-
herring 10000.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14
One II undred and Twenty Miles I

When speaking Of the spots on the
sun, in his lecture, Professor Rees stated
that many of them were noticed 10 re
volve with great velocity, some at tho
rate of 100 miles per second. These
rotations are explained by the facts that
there arc on the surface Of the sun
cyclones which drift along those
large masses of volcanic matter al an in
describable swift rate. It must be re
membcred that the smallest one OF the
spots would be covered only by about
eighteen carths. When speaking of
solar cyclones we must not imagine thai
lhcy are like the ones we have here on
earth. Should solar Cyclone strike
the United States. in thirty seconds all
the country between New York and San
Francisco would be floating away into
space in the shape of vaporous cloud.
The terrible friction would ignite every
thing. One Of our cyclones may traverse
atty or one hundred miles in an hour.
but solar cyclone at the rate of 100
miles in = second would do iniinilaly more
damage than one hundred esclnnea
could dos. LOais Relzsslsoum.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

One of our unfortunate managers says
the season no far 10 him has been like
the Atlantic coast--a succession OF light
houses .Malien Reomsisv.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

Progress in strawberry culture has
been more rapid than in any other
department of fruit growing. Beginning
with nothing fifty years ago save the
wild berries offered in the cities, there
are now wagou-loads, car loads and
hoat-loads sold Of luscious cultivated
berries. The magnitude Of this industry
is indicated by the efforts made by some
Of the large growers TO supply the
market. The late Mr. Knox. of Piitsburg,
sold one days picking for $1,000 One
man in California raised 900 bushels
and Mr.. Iounr,of Noriolk, has 2jJ acres
devoted to this crop. Tho success Of
these large growers, separated as they
are 10y such magnificent distances,
reminds us 81 the uuiyelzality
Of this business. The strawberry can he
grown everywhere aud on all sides. It
is the servant pf all work. The owner Of
a single square rod of grouud.may have
his strawberry patch and in due time
his bouncing, luscious bcrrief.
"IIa whsrlauu r.au,
Plants iaF H#. b.r.."
Not so with tho strawberry. II time is
an object they may ho planted in an
early spring aud run races with green
peas. In seven weeks from the time Of
setting ont the plants the first ripe bcr-
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

Handwriting Is an indication Of char
acter when IL is employed in putting
another mans name TO q check-Som~-
rifle journal.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

On February - President Hayes
caused to be issued a general order
prohibiting the sale Of oil intoxicating
liquor ct military posts and stations
Since the promulgation Of the order a
large number OF letters from post
traders, suffers, etc, have been addressed
to the war department, making inquiries
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

The London Time, declares that the
animals distinguished for their height
and bulk are gradually disappearing.
Their bodies are so huge that year by
year they find increasing difficulty in
getting nourishment, and their multipli-
cation is very slow. Rats, mice and in
sects are so prolific that determination
is well nigh impossible the whales,
walrus, seals, white bears. the common
bears, wolves, lions, tigers, gorillas, the
giant armadillo, giratIes, bison, elephant,
hippopotamus, rhinoceros, kangaroo.
elephant, turtle, crocodile, birds of the
ostrich group, the penguin, etc, are all
threatened with extinction.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

Sweden has had one Of the seycrest
winters ever known. About the middle
of February, while the thermometer
showed about ten degrees, there was a
fearful snow.storm all over the country,
lasting four days. The strect-cnrs of
Stockholm could not run; no train could
start in any direction nor come in, and
no yictuals could bc taken TO the city
The price Of milk, butter, eggs. etc.
rose rapidly. The snow in the street
was near two yards high, and in the
country it reached heigh, Of six yards.
Many accidents were reported, men
pcrishing on the road, and vehicles OF
all sorts becoming buried in the snow.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

An Englishman named Rowe, profi'ing
by Mr.. John Burroughs suggestion that
the English skylark might he naturalizcd
IN this country, is about to ship twenty
five pairs Of these birds to the United
States, and lbcrato them here. II is
doubtful, however, il the skylark would
make so profound On impression here as
in England, where there are almost no
birds with remarkable musical abilities.
The skylark's song would be tame com.
pared with the rollicking gush of melody
from the throat Of the bobolink, and as
for sweetness and sentiment. the notes
Of the American wood thrush are far
more superior to his. But we cannot
have too many song birds remarks on
exchange, "and would gladly welcome
the skylark, especially as he comes from
England, which owes rs much amends
for the curse Of the English sparrow, a
bird with no song, ill-tempcred, and Of
doubtful value TO the farmer"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

in regard to its intent, whether "cider,"
"beer," etc, were intended in its
prescription. Adjutant- General Drumm
has issued general order, in which he
says, referring to this order OF February
-: 1.-THE words Intoxicating liquors
are understood in their common accepta-
ton, and embrace what are generally
known as ardent spirits. brandy, whisky,
gin, rum, and liquors containing large
percentage of alcohol, and do not
include light wines, cider, beer or ale"
This order has been promulgated for the
information generally Of the army.
Stage robbers at Benson, Cal, made
a mistake the other night. Detective
II. III. Paul, the supervisor" OF the
Tombstone route, was on the stage with
the driver as the mail left Benson, and
he is man who no two cowboys would
attempt to tackle. At the first word
Hold !" Paul coolly reached for his
gun, exclaiming, by, hold for
nobody" 1t is a question who fired
first, Paul or the robbers, but the crack
Of the rifles WAS almost simultaneous,
frightening the leaders into a run.
Panl emptied both barrels Of his
gun and also his revolver, while
the stage was rattlipg along as fast as
horses could haul it. Tho driver had
fallen dead from the box, and pas
senger who was upon the box was dying
with a mortal wound. As soon as Paul
could he rcgainei the lines that had
fallen from the hands Of Bud Philpot,
who was shot through the heart, and
transferred Wells, Fargo 4 Co.'s box and
the United States mail intact 10 the
agent of the line at Benson, who car
ried these and the frightened passengers
through to Tombstone. Paul started
back with four men to the scene Of the
attack, but the robbers had fled.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

With all its other troubles Nevada is
threatened with a grasshoppcr plague
this summer. The Virginia (Nev.) J
Chronicle says that the farmers in Carson
valley have suspended their spring plow-
ing to consider the matter. They found
that they were turning up perfect beds
of grasshoppers' eggs, and not desiring
to help hatch those penicious insects
they quit their work. The farmers are
in quandary. If they do not cultivate
their ground they will have no crop, and
if they do cultivate the grasshoppcrs
will eat up the crops before they can be
harvested, Many OF the farmers will put
imno crops this season.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

The nature, cause and prevention Of
fog and clouds are subjects of prime
importance in England. Consequently
tits not surprising that Mr. John Aiken,
T. Il. s., should PROFOUND q new and
singular theory in regard to them. Hc
contends tha, i; ia the presence in the
air Of minute particles Of dust, which
absorb moisture from the atmosphere,
that causes the formation Of mist and
clouds. Hence if the air were kept free
from dust, there would be no clouds. no
fogs, and possibly no rain This theory
may contain much truth, regarding
London fogs, but in general the world
will be apt to treat It as did the Royal
Society Of Edinburg, with great caution.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

Baltimore is astonished to find that
its cemeteries have been 10 poorly
guarded that the city has become q
headquarters for the supply of "stiiIs
to colleges throughout the country.
The correspondence of a rcsurroctionist
has just been made public, and it shows
that his orders came from New England,
Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta, Ga, and
other cities in different sections. The
cemeteries, TOO, show Wholesale riAing
of the graves, and altogether the public
is walked up over the inhuman traffic as
never before.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-04-14

The method by which the Brush
Electric Light company proposes to il
luminate the city OF Cincinnati, il the
board Of public works accepts the offer.
is to erect towers 200 feet in height
and place on top Of them lamps with q
capacity Of from 10000 to 5000 candle
power, and on seventy five foot posts
lamps OF from 1000 20 1000 candle
power. 4 central station has been es-
;ablished, five machines, with a total
'apacity Of 2os,O00 candle-power, arc
low being manufactured, and the com
pany expects to be ready to commence
operations within q month from this
date. According to tho contract. the
cost is to be twenty-five per cent. less
than the price now paid for gas.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-07-21
FARM NOTES

How TO FEED Pros The nice
point in growing pigs is to keep them
growing. This is easily accomplished
for the first three or four weeks by
feeding the sow beautifully upon
nourishing slops; but the time comes
very early 10 the life Of the pig when
it is impossible for the SOW to supply
nutriment for large litter as fast as
they can assimilate the food, and if
they have not in the meantime been
taught TO eat for themselves, there
comes period Of retarded growth.
/ usually prepare for this BY provid-
ing trough apart from the SOW, to
which the pigs can have access, and
commencing by giving them little
new sweet milk, which they soon
learn to drink greedily; this is grad
ually changed to skim-milk, and then
to sour milk, buttermilk, or whey,
with crumbs OF bread, scraps from the
table, etc. As the pigs grow older,
I feed corn meal cooked into mush
and mixed with whey, skinned milk,
and other house slops, and finally
soaked corn; by which time they are
old enough to take kindly to grass
and clover, and this with the soaked
corn will keep them growing rapid
".
D, not depend too largely upon
corn, but provide grass in abundance.
A most excellent food for the purpose
Of increasing the flow Of milk may be
prepared by grinding corn and oats
together in about equal quantities by
measurement, and making a slop Of
the mixture. To this may be added
a little oil-meal with profit. Ground
barley, wheat or rye may be substi-
tuted for the corn or oats, and mix.
ture Of these grains will make an
excellent diet; "but don't forget the
grass" If you are SO situated that
you can't give your sows access to q
good pasture, cut some grass-clovel
is the best-aad give it to them every
day. Ground peas make an excellent
food. Don't depend upon one thing
but use variety.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-07-21

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