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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04
BELLEFONTE, PA, THURSDAY, MAY H. 1882

THE planting and cultivation of
forest trees is beginning to receive n
good deal of attention in different
parts of the country. a national
Forresty Convention convened in
Cincinnati last week, and continued in
session several days. The object of
the convention was the opening of n
general movement looking to the re-
production of the timber so rapidly
disappearing in this country by its
wasteful Obstruction in the manuiac-
ture of lumber, railroad ties, fire and
many other causes, as to give serious
apprehension that the wood supply in
few years will be exhausted. This
calamity according to the estimates of
the census bureau, at the present rate
of destruction, will be upon the coun-
try in less than fifty years. To guard
against this, by eliciting public atten-
tion to the subject of planting trees,
and procuring such legislation as may
be necessary, was, we believe, the
main subject considered. In mary
parts of the west, and in Ohio, plant.
ing associations have beer organized,
and in this state provision of law have
been made to encourage tree planting
on road sides, out we donot know that
it has yet received much attention.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

1'HE impression prevails generally
that the Indian population is annually
decreasing, or gradually dying out, but
according to the theory and observa.
tion of Gen. James 5. Brisbn, this is
not the fact. He writes that during
the past year they have increased 3
$50, and we now have in the United
States 26l ,S5l Indians exclusive of the
Alaska tribes. There are in the Unit
ed States sixty.eight agencies controll-
ing DAG, All Indians. This leaves l5,-
434 to be accounted for. They are in
small bands scattered over Arizona,
Idaho, Montana, and Utah in the west
aud settled Indians in California, In
diana, Kansas, Iowa, North Carolina,
Oregon and Wisconsin. They belong
to no agencies and are nomadic or set
tied down as farmers. The large In
dian population is in the Indian terri
tory, south of Kansas, where there are
j9,277 civilized or partially so, and
1895 wild Indians. Dakota has
an Indian population of 10000, New
Mexico of 10000, Montana of 10000
Arizona of $4,000 and Washington of
$4,000.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

a SUIT for libel, brought by ex-
Congressman Cofroth against the Pitts
burg Commercial. was tried the other
day and terminated in a verdict of
guilty in manner and form as charg'
ed in the indictment. 1t appears the
matter complained Of was furnished
the paper by its Washington cores
pondent.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

d. pELLroRiSo MANrrUoCI hes 70.
Gently accomplished the task Oi eroea.
ing Africa from the Red Sea TO the gulf
81 Guinea. Three days after the doctor
reached England he died in London.
The loss Of this celebrated traveller is
very much regretted.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

IT is believed that the tariff com.
mission bill will pass the House next
week, but doubts are expressed whether
in such shape as to obtain concurrence
in the Senate.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

TUESDAY next the S,alwart Repub-
lican Convention will meet a Harris
burg to ratify Don Cameron's nomina,
tions for State officers. Next is the
election. In this the people of Penn.
svlvania will have few words to say.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

THE Philadelphia Press thinks that
whilst the President and Don are
equipping busy workers for the ma.
chimes by the Pennsylvania appoint
ments, they are also multiplying In
dependents among the people Very
likely. But Independents are not al
ways to be relied on when the party
machinery is in full motion.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

A VEIN of silver ore has been dis
covered on the farm of John Murry,
of Fayette county, in this State, which
it is said will yield s2lO of silver per
ton.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

THE returns coming in! Luzerne
Republicans send greeting to Presi-
dent Arthur and Don Cameron her
quota of delegates to the State Con
vention instructed against the Came
ron slate, as the result of the recent
change of the postmaster at Wilkes
barre.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

Col. DIcK Of Crawford county, who
was slated on the stalwart ticket as
the candidate for Congressman.at-large
has encountered a disastrous fire in
the rear, which will doubtless necessi-
tate the erasure Of his name from the
slate. At the meeting Of the nominat-
ing committee, his claims we're hotly
contested, and resulted in Instructions
against him in favor Of james +.
Mcfarland for that Office.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

IT is pretty we'll known, says the
Washington Post, that the prosecution
consider the indictments of both Brady
and Dorsey fatally defective and that
an attempt will be made to reindict
them by the sitting Grand Jury, in
which event the present cases will be
nOlle prosecuted. The bungling man.
ner in which all Of the indictments
we're drawn, allowing the escape Of
Rerdell, Vail, Sanderson, and Arm
strong, on account of their defective
ness, does not speak very highly for
the legal acumen of the gentlemen
whom General Brewster has brought
over from Philadelphia to see that Nc
guilty men escape.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

An appeal to the Supreme Court
has been taken, on the part of the
Commonwealth, from the decision of
Judge Simonton of the Dauphin coun-
ty court, in the late trial to recover
the taxes due from the Standard Oil
Company. The claim of the state
was about 100000. The award of
the Judge $4,000.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

\ DAsTARpLY attempt was made on
Saturday last TO assassinate VIM. II.
Vanderbilt and Cyrus w. Field. of
New York, by sending them explosives
through the mail, The package ai.
dressed to Mr. Vanderbilt exploded in
the mail bag that to Mr.. Field was
plunged in a bucket Of water and
when soaked, was examined and found
to be a paper box containing a can.
ester Of powder so arranged as 10 ex-
plode on being opened
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04

HALLET knBoRNE. who was re-
Gently awarded 100000 damages by a
Washington Jury, against the Sergcnt-
alarms for Imprisonment under direc-
ton Of the House, has decided under
the ruling Of the court to have the
verdict set aside and 60 to trial again
placing his damages at S3j0,0Oo. XII
borne was contumacious witness
brought before the House in an i'm
poriant case of fraud, and refused to
testify, claiming that Congress had no
power TO punish him for the contempt.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-08
Military.

The New Armory-The Spring Parade.
 Company c, Fifth battalion, Bridgeport, celebrate their third anniversary Monday, May 15.
 No decision has yet been reached by Gov ernor Bigelow and General Harmon on site for the new armory. They visited Meadow street, between Whiting and George streets, the vicinity of the depot, George street just east of York, George street, between Church and Orange streets, and the east side of Olive street, between Greene street and Home Place.
 ! The grounds and butts at Quinnipiac range were inspected Saturday by Major Stetson, Captain Allen and others.
 The First regiment on the spring field day will have 8 sham battle. Companies A, B, F, H and will be the attacking party, and Companies D, E and G will defend The New Haven companies will probably be exercised as follows: Companies and on the 16th, having target shoot in the forenoon, c in the afternoon; D, E and F on the 18th, D and E target shoot in the 1 forenoon and F in the afternoon
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-08
Last Rites.
Funeral of the Rev. Allan Mclean at
 Lifchfeld.

Funeral of the Rev. Allan Mclean at
 Litchfeld.
 The funeral of the Rev. Allan Mclean, who died in Florida, took place Friday at the Con- gregational church in Litchfield. The ser vices were conducted by the Rev. H, Winslow, the present acting pastor of the church, and the Rev. Dr. Twitchell, of Hartford, and were as follows Reading of the 12lst Psalm; singing the 981st hymn in Songs of the Sanctuary ;'' reading scriptures, 1st Thessalo nians, second chapter prayer by the Rev. Mir. Winslow; sermon by the Rev. Dr. Twitchell, text, Hebrews xii, 4: "He being dead yet speaketh ;" prayer; singing,
 "Asleep in Jesus" After which the remains were conveyed to their last resting place ln the new cemetery, followed by long pro- cession of mourners and friends.
 A large number of the clergy of the viclni- ! ty were present and sat in body. Among them were: The Rev. Prof. Dwight of Yale | College, the Rev. Dr. Perrin of Torrington, the Rev. Dr. Anderson of Waterbury, l the Rev. Messrs. Isham of Roxbury, ] Upson of New Preston, Hillard of Ply mouth, Wyckoff of Woodbury, Harrison of
 Milton, Hagen of Goshen Leonard of Morris, Hallock of West W1nsted, Douglass of liar 1 winton, Bryant of South Britain, Sanford of 1 Thomaston, Freeland of Thomaston, Sey- mour of St. Michael's Litchfeld Stone of St.. l Pauls, Bantam, Watt of Methodist church. Litchfeld. The members of the deceaseds Bible class also attended and sat together. | The pail bearers were his three deacons, F. 1 D. McNeil, Dr. H. H. W. Buell., Henry B.
 Bissell and George Kenney, J. W. Biglow, H. T. Cables, Charles B. Bishop and Henry L.. Coe. His other deacon, the Hon. George ! M. Woodruff, took charge of the arrange
 ments and decorations. The remains were 1 in metallic casket, but were not exposed to 1 view. The floral decorations were of the
 finest kind the pulpit was draped in black ! and the rostrum. had very many beautiful
 callas and plants upon it. During the ser l vices all the stores were closed, the public I schools dismissed, and the flag, draped in 1 mourning, was at half mast. The sermon 1 was beautiful and eloquent illustration of l the idea that mems lives live after them and 1 speak from the silent tomb, and that Allan
 McLean's life was now speaking to his con- I gregatIon, his townsmen, his relatives and to his brother clergymen.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-08
Ya1e Athletic Sports.

At Hamilton ParK-InterestIng Contests.
 The spring meeting of the Yale University Athletic club occurred Saturday afternoon at Hamilton Park. There was 8 fair attend ance.
 H. s. Brooks, of S5, the 120 yards hurdle race in 2Osl seconds, over Slocum, '83 second.
 Kirkham, S. S., '84 the half mile over Lamber, '84. in 2 min. ' sec
 H. s. Brooks, '85. in 104 sec. 100 yards das c. ". Copeland, '84, second.
 Carr, '83, the 40 yards dash in 5524 c. N. Morris had a walk in the mile Ii re, 5 min. 1924
 H. S. Brooks WOE the 220 yards dash in 242 sec.,- two other contestants.
 0. K. Billings S3, rode all alone in the ? mile bi- cycle race time, min 56
 J. F. Scott the champion jun CT this time, making IT it. 1014 inches, H. s. Brooks, 85 coming out second best this ime in jumping. Scott made one jump IS it. 10 inches, but it foul. he stepped inches over the line.
 J. H. Briggs, 8> was the only one ambitious to put the shot he put it 31 feet, 1h inches. H. s. Brooks, 1855, with great the running high jump l; he cleared the bar feet, 1024 inches f. on tn ground. 73 it. 10 ih. - feet beyond E. L. Porter, 84. The last two events on the programme the pole vaultDg and the tug of war between '83 and 1855, did not Those who had entered backed out at the eleventh hour The officers of the association and meeting follows President Albert E. Sym ington, 83; vice president, Charles M Carpenter. 'S3 S. S. s. secretary and treasurer, ". H. Jessup, '84 executive committee, 1heo. Cuyler, 82, J. B Woodward SS, R. ". Hantl S4, A. c. Thomson, 'S5, J. E. Newell, S. S. S. referee, Edward Hummer judges R. w. Watson, P. G., F. 0. Darling 82 start CT, J. ". Willard
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-08
Obituary tions.
NEW HAVEN. May Sth.

NEW HAVEN, May SCn, 1SS2. At the last regular meeting of Court Co., lumbia No. 6,396, A. o. F., held in Arcade Hall May 1st, 1882, the following preamble and resolution were adopted unanimously: Whereas, The High Chief Ranger of the universe has seen fit to remove from midst after long ill., ness our beloved brother, Frederick J. Vaughan, F. C. R, in whose demise his fauily have sustained a severe loss and this Court at estimable member therefore be it.
 Resolved, That in this hour of afaction we tender to our deceased brothers family and friends sym pathy 1n their sad loss, hoping that they may lind ion that their loss may be his gain, and that he has found peace and happiness in the enjoyment of s blessed immortality;
 Resolved, That we drape the dspensation and par apherna1a Of the Court in mourning for the space of thirty days and that these resolutions De rinted in the Forester Journal and the daily papers, and copy thereof be handed his bereaved widow and also spread upon the mi, utes
 James H. Flagg, D. c. R Chas F. Kramp F. O. Sec Abra We'll R. Sec, committee resolutions.
 JOHN COOPER, c. R.,
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-08
Special Attention! Removal.

Charles 0. Ford has removed his News paper Advertising Agency to 37O Chapel street, Insurance building where he has larger quarters and increased facilities for placing advertisements in all leading newspa- pers in the United States and Canada.
 Any who wish to do advertising (whether large or smalD in leading literary, political, religious or agricultural newspapers will save money, time and labor by placing their lbusi- ness with this Agency.
 MT. Ford gives his personal attention to all business entrusted to him, and his experience enables him to advise his patrons judiciously Give him call.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-08
West. Haven.

The regular monthly meeting of the West Haven Temperance Union was held at the M. E. church last evening, and the church was well filled. The meeting was opened with the singing of voluntary song by the choir, Mrs. Edward Lee singing the solo in a pleasing manner. Rev. MT. Squires pastor of the Congregational church, made the opening prayer, and was followed by singing by the choir. B. Frank Humphrey, the president of the Union, made telling speech, and was followed by Rev. B. F. Kidder, whose remarks were very interesting. Other short addresses were made by Rev. MT. Squires, Deacon Talmage, George Austin, Mir. Savage and MT. Beers. The pastor gave notice that the pews of the church would be rented this (Mondayl evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-08
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

The Board of Councilmen meet this even ing.
 A 73 pound shad was caught in Mir. Buell's pound, off Clinton, Saturday.
 Rev. Dr. Harwood speaks at the minister's meeting this morning on some incidents of his last foreign trip.
 E. G. Stoddard & Go. have just received by fancy Ponce molasses.
 c. W. BIakeslee & Son had two wagons smashed by the descent of small avalanche of rock and debris at West Rock recently.
 The Railroad Commissioners tomorrow ex- anime the Shore Line road, Wednesday the Hartford road Friday the New York road.
 Another fire occurred at the old Shore Line railroad shops on Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock. There was no alarm sounded. The loss was slight. a
 Ten (1O) shares New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad stock sold at the New York Stock Exchange on Saturday at $18O per share.
 To morrow a Catholic synod, at which all the priests of this diocese are expected to be present, will be held in St. Joseph's catts- dral, Hartford.
 The extra path on the Green from in front of Center church to Court street is now neatly turfed over, it having been dispensed with as super6uous.
 About one-third of the horses at the West Haven horse railroad stables are sick with the pink-eye, and most of the one hundred ami mals in the barns have had it more or less since the complaint first appeared there two or three weeks ago.
 The deeds in the transfer of the Selden farm to the town of New Haven have been signed on thepart of the town by Town Agent Reynolds, and on the part of the ex- ecutors of the Selden estate by Professor Johnson T. Platt, their attorney.
 A bullet crashed through the window of g drawing room car of an express train on the Hartford road at Cedar Hill, near this city, the other evening. Hon. Charles M. Pond, of Hartford, and others were sitting near where it entered, and Mir, Ponds hands were sut by the flying pieces of glass.
 Owners of lots in Evergreen cemetery who desire to have their lots properly cared for during the coming summer should notify Mir. B. R. English, secretary of the associa- tion, at 92 Orange street, or Harvey B. Dorman, the superintendent, at the ceme- tery. Nothing adds so much to the beauty of this resting place of the dead as the proper care of the lots, and the charge is so small that everyone can afford to have them prop srly kept in order. =.
 The news from Ireland of the shocking assassination committed in Dublin excited much comment yesterday. By every think ing person the crime was reprobated as des- picable and atrocious. While some laid the crime at the doors of the land leaguers, others held that if that claim were correct it was undoubtedly the work of cranks, while the third opinion was expressed that the crime was blow aimed by enemies of Gladstone at his paciication policy.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-08
The Late Ambrose Todd.

At meeting of the rector and vestry of St. James, parish, Fair Haven, held May 7th, 1882, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
 Whereas, It hath pleased Almighty God in his wise providence to take out of this world the soul deceased brother, Ambrose Todd, for sixteen years the junior warden, and for the last seventeen the senior warden of this parish therefore Resolved That to the rector and vestry it seems fit and proper to record their unfegned sorrow the loss Of their late lamented associate and friend. Resolved, That we desire to acknowledge his zeal and devotion in promoting the interests of this parish, and the fathfulness with which he ever dis charged the duties committed to his care.
 Resolved That the bereayed widow and family of our departed brother have our warmest sympathies in their afiction, and that commend taem to the tender mercies of him who has promised to be the widows God and father of the fatherless. Resolved, That this vestry attend, as a body, the funeral services of late brother associate Monday, the 8th inst.
 Resoly d That this preamble and these resolutions ba entered upon the minutes of this vestry copy of the same be sent to the widow and family and also published in the New Haven papers and in the Ch'"chanGn. Attest,
 H. E. SToNE
 Parish Clerk,
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-08
HonorS to Gov. BigeIOW.


 The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of His
 Mnrriage-Two Elegant Tributes of
 Personal Regard and Esteem.
 The twenty fifth anniversary of the mar riage of Gov. Bigelow occurred on Saturday, and was made the occasion of the presenta- tion of very fine testimonials of regard and appreciation. One was from the members of his staff from whom there was received Sat urday afternoon beautiful and elegant solid silver vase, p inches high iii the Pompelan style, which was sent to the residence A note from the members of the staff accom- panied, rendering the gift to Gov. and Mrs. Bigelow with congratulations for the past and heartfelt wishes for their future happiness and prosperity. The surface of the vase is satin silver. On one side is sabre crossed with pen and resting upon the State coat of arms. Underneath are engraved the dates 1859 and 1882. Below is engrossed the fol- lowing inscription:
 Presented to His Excellency the Governor and Mrs. Hobart Bigelow, by his staff. the 25th anniver- sary of their marriage, May S. 1882
 On the reverse side are engraved the names
 of the donors, as follows:
 George M. Harmon, adjutant general; Alexander Harbison quarternaster general James G. Gregory, surgeon general George H. Ford, commssary gen eral Frederick E. Camp, paymaster general; Will lia n E. Barrows. William B. Rudd, Charles H. Rus sell, Frank L. Bigelow, colones and aid de camps Simeon J. Fox, assistant adjutant general Henry C. Morgan, assistant guar termaster general Morris f. Tyler, executive secretary.
 Shortly after o'clock Gov. Bigelow, in answering the door bell, found himself con- fronted by large party of friends, all mem- bers of. the Mercantile club. After the cor dial welcome bestowed, wagon arrived at the residence, whence was deposited in the parlors magnificent clock and handsome side pieces. The presentation address, a very handsome effort, was by Gen. s. E. Merwin, ir., whose remarks found respon- sive echo in the hearts of all present, partic- ularly in the expressions of regard. esteem and best wishes for Gov. and Mrs. Bigelow. To Gov. Bigelow at least the affair was a complete surprise, and in unaffected heart felt words he rendered thanks for the beauti- full gift and the spirit of friendship which it l denoted. It was by dint of much effort that the affair was withheld from the Governor, thus showing that an interesting event of 8 | strictly personal nature may be hidden from 1 the chief executive of the State by loyal sub. | iects, even among those most closely bound by friendships golden chain.
 The clock is an elaborate affair. Part ot the face is gold lined, and there are massive silver ornaments at the side. It rests upon ! heavy marble foundation. At every quarter hour the Westminster chimes are sounded ! and the complete hours are struck by mel | low toned bell. At the front of the pedestal
 are the figures 1857, 1882 in relief. The side l ornaments are silver bronze ewers. The cost of the whole was about $7OO. The guests, after short stay, withdrew, ! all much gratified with the success of the ] evenings programme.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-08
Church Ch0jrs.

The new choir at Center church sang yesterday for the first time, and the new organist, Mir. Robinson, presided at the organ. The music was very acceptable. The choir is composed of the Messrs. P. w. Bush, tenor G. M. Bush, basso; Miss E. Hazlett, soprano; Miss Maggie Roberts, alto.
 The new choir of the Church of the Re deemer oficiated yesterday for the first time. Miss Thompson, the soprano late of the Emma Abbott company, arrived from her home in the West last week. The new ar rangement is Miss Anna Thompson, so- prano Miss Ella Belden, alto F. A. Corbin, tenor; R. E. Manross, basso; Wallace Porter, organist. The music was highly sat- isfactory
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-08
Fire Is, IL Shed.

The alarm of fire from box 42, corner Franklin and Grand. streets, at 1:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon, was caused by fire being discovered in one story shed used as barn in the rear of Dr. Oaks residence, No. 238 Grand street: One horse, which was in the barn at the time, was removed The de- partment responded with their usual prompt ness, but were not needed as the fire was ex- tinguished by the neighbors before their arrival. Loss about $25. The fire no doubt was caused by the playing of children with matches
Morning journal and courier., 1882-05-08
InI

William Richards, who was arrested in Waterbury Friday on suspicion of having murdered Joseph Jackson, near Abercorn, Canada, on the 20th of July last, was taken to Hartford the same afternoon. On com plaint of High Sheriff Pickel, of Bedford district, province of Quebec, he was arraigned before United States Commissioner Marvin on the charge of murder. The hearing was continued to the 3Oth and the accused taken to ioiJ