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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-05
4 Successful Stratagem.

Miss Rebecea Bates, who died re-
Gently at Scituate, Mass, aged eighty
eight, was with her sister Abigail the
heroine of a stratagem which drove a
British vessel out OF Massachusetts,
bay during the war of 1912. She was
then eighteen and her sister fourteen.
The residents upon the shore had been
frequently visited by the crews OF
British ships and robbed of their pro-
visions and other articles, aud when
the girls saw the vessels bearing down
they knew il boded no good to the
family larder. Rebecca's quick mind
decided to repel the enemy by a strata
gem. The musical instruments of the
home guard we're stored in the house
She could play four tunes on the fife,
and her sister Abigail could beat the
drum in an exceedingly wild manner.
Yankee Doodle" was their master.
piece. The idea thus conceived was
quickly put through. Bebecca and
Abigail, with the drum aud fife. ran
down behind the cedar wood, and in a
moment the quiet September evening
was startled by the most remarkable
martial outburst that ever was heard.
"T looked" says Miss Bates, "and
could see the men in the barges resting
on their oars and listening. Then
saw a flag flying from the masthead OF
the ship recalling them. My SISTER
began 10 make a speech, and 1 said /:
Don't make me laugh, for 1 can't
pucker my mouth When the men in
the barge saw the flag they went about
80 quick that one fell overheard, and
they picked him up by tho back Of his
neck and hauled him in" A quarter Of
an hour later the La Hogue sailed
away, the strains Of Yankee Doodle /"
pursuing her.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-05
washing Rlauuels,

Cup up what soap may be needed and
dissolve in a skillet Of boiling water.
Let il stand on the stove and simmer
till every particle is dissolved. Never
rub soap on the fannels, or allow bit
to settle on them. Nothing "fulls"
flannel so badly as rubbing soap on it,
or letting bits of it settle on the cloth.
A place on which a bit of soap has
been rubbed will have different shade
from the rest when dried, making the
whole garment look spotted.
Take a small tub not quite half full
of scalding hot or boiling water. Into
this pour en- ough of the dissolved soap
to make a rich suds, also some am
monia, q tablespoonful and half to
ten or twelve quarts of suds is fair
proportion. Stir this and the soap into
the hot water till it is all thoroughly
incorporated. Then put in the fAnnels.
Two or three articles are enough to
soak at one time. Press them we'll
under the water, but turn them over in
the suds occasionally while soaking.
Let them remain in the water till il is
cool enough to put the hands in with
ont discomfort. While washing keep a
good quantity Of water at boiling heat
on the range for rinsing purposes, and
TO keep the suds as hot as il can be
used. Before one piece is washed and
ready to be wrung out fill a small tub
half full Of clear hot water. Into this
stir little more "bluing" than would
be used for cotton or linen. Shake out
each piece as soon as washed, quickly,
and throw at once into the hot rinsing
water.
Rub the flannel as little as possible,
but draw it repeatedly through the
hands, squeezing rather than rubbing.
Harsh rubbing thickens and Injuries
the fabric. Never wiring with wringer,
as the pressure mats the nap down 40
closely as to destroy all the soft, fieecy
look Of good flannel Wiring with the
h ads as dry as possible, then rinse and
wiring out again and when as dry os II
can be made by hand, snap out, stretch
and pull ont into the true shape dry
in the open air, if possible. Bring in
when not quite dry, roll up a short
time, and iron while still little damp,
so that each part can be more readily
brought into shape. Pressing. when
ironing, is better for the flannel than
rubbing. 1t does not make the fabric
feel so hard aud wiry.
Scarlet flannel is poisonous to some
skins II used before washing, and as one
is not always sure how one may be
affected byit II is safer to give it q
scald in hot water with little soap
not enough 70 make strong su is. Let
IL stand and soak q few minutes, then
wiring out ank trsst.like other flannels.
--Chri stj ion.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-05
Unable to Come.

A New York paper tells this good
story A matter-of.fact young man from
New York during recent visit In Bos-
ton received an invitation from lady
--an old acquaintance--who has just
blossomed out into 9 typical specimen
of the @sthete, requesting his presence
at her house on 9 certain evening ''to
meet two minds" II happened that he
had Just accepted an invitation to dine
elsewhere on the same evening, and 80
he replied, expressing his regrets that
he could not avail himself Of the cppor-
tunity TO meet two minds owing TO 9
previous engagement "to meet four
atomachs."
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-05
How Presidents Message was Stolen

During the excitement over the Ala
bama treaty, some few years ago, a
message of President Grant got into the
newspapers before it did to the Senate
No one knew how it did so then, though
all knew that il did. It came about in
this way: W. E. Sawyer, the CORE
spondent Of the Boston Trdreiier at that
time--who has since gained prominence
as the inventor of a number Of electric
appliances. notably an electric lamp
happened to be near the state depart
ment building as the message, which
was prepared by Hamilton Fish,
the then secretary of state, was being
sent down to the executive mansion
for the signature of President Grant,
preparatory to being sent to the Senate,
which was then in special session for
the purpose of considering the ques-
tions arising out of the spoliation and
damages done by the Alabama to
American shippers. Taking it for
granted that the messenger had the
document which all knew would be
sent to the Senate that day, he spoke to
him in an authoritative way, saying that
President Grant was in great hurry
for 1t, and so great was his hurry that he
would take il to him himself. His man.
ner OF talking threw the messenger of
his guard for the moment, and he
quietly handed the package to Sawyer,
who jumped into q carriage nea: by
and drove away without giving the
messenger time to think.
Instead of going to The White House
Sawyer drove about the city until he
could copy the message, and after
filing It at the telegraph office he went
to the White House, where he delivered
the message, as he promised he would
do. President Grant occupied some
time in reading it over before he would
sign it. and IL was an hour or so before
it was sent to the Senate. By this
time the message was in Boston and was
being read on the streets Of that city in
the TrdrcHCr before il reached the
Senate. The Senate being in executive
session, even the substance of the
message was not given out until Sena-
tor Sumner called the attention Of the
Senate to the fact that he had received
a telegram from Boston saying that the
message was printed there entire. In
view Of this fact, the Senate allowed q
copy 10 be given out. Sawyer took
chances and won, as many do'who take
chances. all sorts Of stories were put
in circulation as TO how it got out, the
general impression being that Ben But
ler had hand In IL. The true story
was the above. and this is the first time
that it has ever appeared in q newspa-
per- Washington Letter.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-05
The Origin of ReVattas.

Apropos Of recent article in the
Pal Mall Gds<ae. q correspondent
writes, il may not be generally known
that Venice is the home OF regattas
whence they we're introduced into Eng
land in 1775. In the appendix to the
Annual Register" of that year will be
found an article entitled, "some Ac.
count Of the new Entertainment Called
q Regatta, Introduced from Venice into
England in the Course Of the Year
1775." The event produced universal
excitement. The whole river side was
crowded from London bridge to Mill
bank, and even Westminster hall was
desecrased by seaffold for spectators.
Plans Of the regatta we're sold from .
shilling to penny each, and songs on
the occasion sung. in which regatta
was the rhyme for 'Ranelagh,' and
Royal Family echoed TO Liberty :
The racing itself is dismissed with the
scanty information that "the wager
boats started on the gignal of firing .
single piece of cannon, and that ''they
were absent near fifty minutes"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-05

OF Idaho's 10000 population, 10000
are Mormons.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-05

II matters not how careful the cook
may be. he can't make a rabbit hash
without getting some kind Of hair in Il,
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1882-02-18

MILL & FACTORY SUPPLIES
OF ALL KINDS. BETTING, HOSE
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BRASS GOODS, STEAM GAUGES,
ENGINE GOVERNORS, &C. Send for
Prioelist. w. H. DILLINGHAM; & co.
al Main Street, LOUISVILLE, Ky.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1882-02-18

The above is the title of a series Of
sketches Of the shady side Of life and
character in the Great Metropolis, now
being fully Illustrated from authentic
sketches in the
NATIONAL Police GAZETTE
Of New York, which are realistic and
faithful portraiMrcs from real life
The Illustrations are by the best artist
ic talent |atjHiuahie, and the dcscrip
.ioas are from the pen Of the most
gilcd journalist and brilliant writer in
America, who, it is conceded, has rival
lei taat master hand ut word painting
Charles Dickens. 1t is sufficient TO say
,ia5 New Iorh's Gaslit Life viii
present the most striking, vivid and
LruuIiui pictures OF the under current
Of Itc in New York City that have
over baen Presented to the public
iAe National Police Gazette Of New
York, IS Tor sa.e by all ucwsdeaier,,
prize 10 cents per copy, Orit Il Dc OF
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Subscription price, 500 per year.
Tie National Police Gaze,te, Of New
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gain, as Tar as possible copy its tue
and appearance.
CAU IlUN.-The public are eau
toned against buylng weak Iutayions
OF the National Police Gazette. Inatl
e.se3 SCI that the paper Is datc! trou
New York AMI hats inc Publisher )
name printed on each copy.
hemi,tancrs should he male by post
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The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1882-02-18

p e = 'F@5usinesS now before the public.
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The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1882-02-18

We call the attention ofour read.
ers TO the advertisement Ut j. Mon
roe Taylor. This house has been
established nearly 10 years, and
their goods are celebrated for pu
Tity and strength. We would rec,
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brands 10 all who desire superio.
cookery.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1882-02-18

To &dstIGtscT>.

The ADVERTISER Is the oldest
newspaper III Nor;A Mississippi, il
las a large and increasing circula
ton Ia Tippah, and a limited cireu-
la,ion IN all the surrounding coun-
lies. and We would therefore sug-
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anns would he a good medium
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ness known.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1882-02-18

wo Daily Passenger Trains.
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ONLY THINK
rs .OI.UWs:

The American AgTiculturalist (S1 SOY, Farm and
Preside go ceuts), and the FARMER's MAGAZINE
AND RURAL GUIDE (5 cents), two large mOnthlies
and aseml-montkly, all sent 10 one address for e1.6G
A farmers library, To know of other equally Wnzs
derful offers send for a free sample COPY OF The 10
MFRS MAGAZINE AND RURAL GUIDE to POTTS
BROTHERS, Parkesburg, Chester County, Pa,
before subscribing for any paper.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1882-02-18

The only secret about Ayers
Cherry PectoEaI isin the selection
81 he hes; materials iur the cure OF
coughs and colds anal >kIlllu,ly com
blnlng them rs chtiA;cHt processes,
IaiS all MeGi,ai Inei. are aware Of,
as They ar0 furnished wish lie tor.
mAla OF It's preparation.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1882-02-18
RIPLEY INSTITUTE.
ERIE TO Eli MOnLnI

FREE TO THE NOHG0!
The first session Of this Institution of
lcluiug wilt ON the LIST Monday
an september, 1851, and continue months.
Tuition Absolutely FREE TO ALL!
A sehoo, building we'll ventilated. we'll
lgntel, well heated and thoroughly fur
ulSurd, pleasantly aad conveniently located
in a beautiful grove in the suburbs oftOwn,
IS one OF the ATTRACTIONS.
PROF. II. o. PREWITT (of the Univer-
sity of Fa.,) as Principal, aided by a COM
petcdt corps of assistants, all Of whom are
experienced educators, will have charge OF
the school.
BOARD, including fuel, lights and lodg-
ing, can be had with the best private fiml-
lies at from eight to ten dollars per month.
Ripley is distinguished for the HIGH MORAL
tone and social qualities of its citizens, lis
freedom from thU haunCs of dissipation, for
The celebrity OF its Female School (StOme-
wall College, for its hedlIAfulness and ex-
emption from AL epidemic diseases and its
easy access, Oy raul, from all points.
Upon application to the Supt. of the Rip
ley Hail ku4I, special arrangements can DC
made for reduced fare 10 otulchts living On
said road.
FREE TUITION, CHEAP BOARD,
ll]eltnIUIness aud DesiraDlrty of Location,
auu liiOrougnloss vi Instruction, prescut
inducements ANCELLEp by MONK ana EQUAL-
III by IHW institutions in The land
Fer further particulars apply to the Prin-
! cipal or to tle President OF the Board Vi
trustees. w.. \. CRUM,
Pres. Board of Trustees.
c. L. HARRIS, sec
Ripley, Miss, May 81, lS8l-tt.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1882-02-18

s. IL. Dr JN0 Z. M..ERl'
= Mis-
lssl-l2n.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1882-02-18
NEW YORK'S
Ripley, Mss, May 81, lS8l-tt.

GAS LIT LIFE ILLUSTRATED.
The above is the title of a series OF
sketches Of the shady side of life and
character in the Great Metropolis, now
being tIlly Illustrated from authentic
.l-,t.hn- in tLo
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-07-01

Thurlow Weed has new advertise
ment that.yOu all should read. lie sells
groceries cheap and carriesa good stock.
Read the new ad. of the Cheboygan
Clothing House. Rapp s. Lapres are a
strong team.
| The Cheboygan B. B. c expect to play
a match game with the st. Ignace club
over there tomorrow.
Keep sober next Tuesday and set a
good example to those wicked 81. ignites
and Mac.,inacites.
The ChebOygan b. 3. Club had q slight
set-to with the old Eureka nine lastSun-
day aud got set down on Is to ID on a
fOur-inning game.
DR.. f. II. Bangs arrived Monday and
has opened an Office in The Kesseler
block. He has had several calls already
and seems much pleased with the town
At last reports most Of the denizens Of
st. Ignace were anticipating trip here
to help celebrate the Fourth. Some Of
those that were trying to get up acele-
jration there are coming.
The band give their second grand ex-
cursIv,. On the Van Raalte tomorrow.
Fare for the round trip only so cents.
This gives all chance to see. those
points and have fine ride at small
cost.
The Sault Ste. Marie band came down
OH their excursion Monday night and
received quite number Of compliments
from our citizens Oh their playing and
the neat appearance their fine uniforms
gave them, !. The Ste. Marie had ~ pas
sengers OH her trip down, but good
many took the Nashua for lower points
without stopping over here.
Lovers Of good cup of coffee, go to
Beckers and buy some Of his fresh roast
ed.
Have yon seen those button walking
shoes at o. M. Clements for 81.
The finest line of slippers and walking
shoes in Cheboygan alto. M. Clements,
Becker rOasts his own coffee once a
week. 1t will always be fresh.
For the lowest prices on Crockery and
Glassware go to Macarthur Smith & Co.'S,
straw Hats
And every other kind of hats Just re-
ceived at the Star Clothing House.
Real stone pitchers, English decorated
| ware, China tea sets, and an endless va
| riety of fancy crockery just received at
Becker's. :. 49, Z q,
Kid two strap sandals $125 at o. M.
Clements
California Canned Goods at Macarthur
Smith & Co.'s, ~ qf
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-07-01

i =
Wenotlce by Chicago papers that the
maine OF NJ A. Morse, of the 3D. Congress.
siopal districtiof Illinois is being used az
a,san1date for honors OF thatldistricttbe
coming campaign. A few weeks stay in
10ur village last summer made him many
warm personal friends, and his interest
in.national prosperity and in the develop
ment Of Che0Oygan and Northern Mich
igan, 'eyinc,d character and business
qualities. more OF which should be seen
In the halls Of our national legislature
His cool, clear way Of putting things,
and general affable manner among his
associates, would at once make him a
popular member. The 3D. Congressional
district OF Illinois should feel proud
that they have such man as Mr.. Morse
to represent them at Washington.
Postmaster Humphrey IL coatem-
plating some important changes in the
postoffice.. On the north side ofithe room
he intends putting in between fifty and
sixty additional lock boxes. On the south
side,. where the money order window
now is, he intends putting in door
WEIGH will give entrance to a space III
side divided off from the main Office by
trailing, so parties desiring money OF.
ocean get them without obstru.tihp
those who rent lock boxes on thai
of the room as is frequently the case ssEl.
der the present arrangement. He is
having new distributing table made
which will be placed on casters so as tC
be moved when distributing the mail, up
near the boxes, and when not sin use il
can be run back out of the way. al
present there is not box to be rented
every one being occupied
OF the contemplated additional accom-
modations for summer tourists at Mack
inac island, the Kalamazoo Telegraph
says: "The Hon. Gurdon S. Hubbard has
returned from Mackinac island, where
he went In the interests Of suitable sum
mer Accommodations. He had grounds
surveyed for private summer cottages
on the bluff overlooking the straits
Adam Oliver, of Kalamazoo, the well
known landscape gardener, laid out Thu
grounds with winding drives and walks
and the plans for the cottages and cen.
trial dining hall will be submitted and
and adopted in few days, though it is
not certain that the work of building
can be'completed in time for occupancy
the present season. Mr.. Hubbard has
found that the railroads appreciate the
necessity OF a great hotel and suitable
accommodation for the comfort and en-
joyment Of tourists. There is therefore
aprospect that such an establishment
large. enough for 1000 people will be
erected within two years."
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-07-01
NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
SATURDAY. july /, 1882.

The Flora landed a large safe for Hum
phrey & Perkins, yesterday, for their
law Office.
Farmers reports grass Of luxuriant
growth and expect to gather the largest
eropof hay ever cut in this county.
The crop Of small fruits promises to
be very abundant one in this section.
Strawberries never promised better. N
The Pearl landed the fireworks, for the
grand display on the Fourth, on her up
trip Thursday evening. They fill sewers
al cases.
The Detroit, Mackinac & Marquette
Railroad company and the Detroit q
Cleveland Steam Navigation company
give an excursion from Marquette to De-
troit aud return, leaving Marquette this
morning, tickets good to the 10th, for$5
The following are the stations on the
Grand lsapids u Indiana railroad, north
OF Petoskey, and their distance from the
latter place: Bay View, mile; Conway
6miles; Oden, s miles; AlansOn, 10 miles
Pellsburg, Is miles; TOwnline, 20 miles
Carp Lake, 90 miles; Mackinaw, 80 miles
Building matters are being delayed
for want of brick. The yards have kilns
about ready to burn, but it will ten days
or two weeks before they can be had. A
scarcity. of shingles is also reported, and
parties arc taking of sending to other
places after supply of the latter arti-
Gle.
The mestinG or Bible study held last
year at4 Orchard, Me-, will be held
thisyeaf aa Ma,kiGae island. The sea-
3sop'openF ga f4uslay of next week
and close ou nd lay July Is. A large
tract OF ]aad ha oe baen purchased ad.
joining lovers Aeap parties desiring to
, camp ont VIII MD good land and water
free Of charge. Or board can be obtained
h on the islanu unreasonable rates.
The VI cago " W Ocean says the mer-
chant or. 9 nsslufaetbrer in these days
VINO sits aWit ~ his. store room or work.
lAep and ats Ms tho public, Instead Of
oa'irs up tseiPln daily through the
p'esS' wy eeie1ailg 1--we long enough to
'ooA Tou' 2~iUa wiist0ntent upon his
own ruin. ghii hissnext neighber il
presnefcus and contented. Judieious
~, b ~ v issi'9S advantages viii Oh nc
* "a VI n .
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-07-01
straw Hats

And every other kind of hats Just re-
ceived at the Star Clothing House.
Real stone pitchers, English decorated
ware, China tea sets, and an endless va
riety of fancy crockery just received al
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-07-01

Kid two strap sandals $l25 at O. M
Clements y o. %
California Canned Goods at Macarthur
Smith q Co.'S ~ ef
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1882-02-22
From Alaska.

-: FRANCIS Fcn. l>.-T!m -i'aI,,-
'r Eur"!.:. has orr:...l nom >itNa. Th"
(. :. Hospital there '"''n.:''l IL an
In'in-iria' >...nl and missionary h"u-e
for In'.:.n boys Wa burnt on tf'. 18th
uli. ~.n', t.,r departure M the Wnc'iu-
cite. DAN" h"'s',- and cr"y shops
i,av" i.,n ","n''i Il: Sitka. ll~-
'l' roo j. ,iani::r.::r u III ahnnI-
an'' AMI III ann.n In'iian- ar" about 1T
al! i'"Hr-. T:r parties engaged in this
business arr. !n-'!y Eu--inn ..ai:-hrtci-
and Aliens. They :.r. un.rT survri!-
sets t:rv will he arrested and sent L"
Portland .;"r nal. TIE "i.,;rr h:.- been
u;I.-,L,l.. ..y.r,..