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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19

Dub tuo olu Sfoho cJtu hOi "ieN'N'sJ.
perhaps you know the young lady
my son is TO marryS'
Yes" said DIR. Mary, writing some
thing in her prescription-book. 81
have seen her"
Perhaps, MISS" faltered the old
woman, you would give her my humble
duty, and tell her would just like TO
look at her for once and see what she is
like. There's no fear Of my troubling
her, miss, for mean to end nv days
here. But would like to see her just
once. And If it wouldn't be asking too
much, miss, would you please write to
my son. and tell where l amH-for I'm
no scholar myself, and I'm his mother,
after all"
"I will write to him." said Doctor
Mary, quietly; and so she went away.
~ never see Il lady doctor afore,"
said old Mrs. Marlow, with long sigh.
Bat she's 4 pretty oreetur, and it
seems good TO have her around. hope
she'll come again sooD."
You may be very sure Of that" said
the matron, brusquely. Doctor Clari-
mont amt one TO neglect poor people
because they are poor.
That evening Aunt 10, frying crull-
ers over the kitchen fire, was surprised
by visit from her niece. who came in,
ell wrapped in furs, with her cheeks
crimsoned with the frosty winter air
Bless mel this amt never your
said Aunt Jo, peering over the rims of
her spectacles.
/ drove over TO zee you, Aunt Jo,"
said Mary, "to tell you that you we're
right. The metal was counterfeit"
"Eh2" said Aunt 10, mechanically
ladling ont the brown, curly crullers.
although she did not look at what she
was doing
IL have written 70 Harry Marlow,
canceling our engagement, said Doctor
Mary, calmly, albeit her voice faltered
a little. 1.-THE man who will heartlessly
let his old mother go into an almshouse,
sooner than take the trouble to main
tain her, can be no fit husband for any
womanT'
And then she sat down by the fire
and told Aunt 10 everything: for
grabbed, crusty old Aunt Joe had been
like mother to her, and the girls heart
was full to overfowing.
When she had ceased speaking Aunt
10 nodded her head.
"You have done we'll and wisely"
said she.
Old Mrs. NARROW died that winter. in
Aldenbury almshouse, with her head on
Doctor Mary Claiimont's arm, aud
never knew that her garrulous con-
fessions had deprived her son Of bis
promised wife
And Mary Gays quietly and resolutely
that her profession must be husband
and home to her henceforward.
Just what it ought to bc, J." says Aunt
10. "No woman every yet succeeded
in doing two things at once"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19
How Canadians Fish Through the LEI

How Canadians Fish Through the Ice.
Winter fishing deserves a brief no.
tice As it is carried on only through
the ice 1t is almos, confined to the frozen
inlets Of the south shore OF the Gepr-
gian bay to Burlington bar and the
Bay Of Qlinie. In winter a passenger
by the Great Western railway will no.
ticc on the ice near Oakville and on Bur.
lington bay a large number Of small
wooden houses abou, four feet square
and just high enough 10 allow OF a
man standing upright. These houses
have no Windows. Under each Of these
square boxes Is hole throu gh the ice.
This hole the fisherman sits aud watches
with all the eagerness displayed by a
polar bear watching a seal-hole. Ii is
a cold operation, but sometimes a pot
suspended above the ice and containing
q fire affords little warmth. The fish.
ing through this hole is done either
with hooks or fork-like spears. On the
Georgian bay inlets Indians and half
breeds are the fishermen not white
men. The mode is primitive. The
little houses ate not used. but the In
dian, crouching down on tho ice, COW
ers bis head and the hole vith q blan.
ket, 40 as 10 exclude as much as possible
any light excepting that which comes
through the ice. The amusement is
grim one. and brings but little return
to "poor Lo." Sometimes, however, a
small wigwsm is pitched over the hole,
and little more comfort is enjoyed by
the lonely fisherman. TorontssCfobe.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19
CLIPPINGS FOR THE CURIOUS.

When young lions NEW like cat.
One ostrich egg makes q meal for
three persons.
The Egyptian physcians OF old were
paid by the state.
The invention OF keys Is ascribed to
Theodore Of Samos, 730 b. O.
Pliny says that -four. wheeled carriages
were invented by the Phyrgians.
The main facts OF blood circulation
have only been known $50 years.
Embalming was in use among the
Egyptians at least 1900 years ago.
II is said a mole can travel when
frightened, as fast AZ horse trots.
Emperor Justinian introduced into
Europe the silk worm from China.
Drowning was a military punishment
mentioned in the charter of Richard 1.
only.
The oldest canal in England. from
the Trent to the Withan, is said to have
been dug in 1884,
When a crocodile is sore pressed with
hunger he swallows stones to relieve
the uneasy sensation.
Marggraf, an eminent Prussian
chemist, first drew the attention of the
public TO beet-root su gar in l747.
The African negro is remarkable for
his length of arm and leg the Aymara
Indian of Peru for his shortness.
A Canada town boasts two brothers
who are practicing law in spite of the
fact that they are both deaf mutes.
It was once believed that the halter
that hung criminal was a remedy for
headache when tied around the head.
The fashion of carrying fans was
brought from Italy in the time of Henry
VIII, and young men used them in the
sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
The parliament which met in Febru-
ary, 1926. was called the parliament OF
bats, since tho members, being ordered
TO wear no swords, attended armed with
clubs OF bats.
At bee and honey show in Man
chester, Engand, they tied a white
woody cotton thread around the waists
ofthe queens, for the spectators TO oh.
serve them and watch their movements,
as they wondered among the com
munity.
March vas the lrst month Of the year
among the early Romans, aud it con-
tinued to be so in several countries till
4 comparatively late period, the legal
year beginning, even in England, on
the 26ih OF March, until the change
Of style in 1852.
II was Henry vIII. who confirmed
the charter Of the college Of surgeons.
Up to this time a copartnership existed
between BARRIERS and surgeons. At the
time Of the charter there were only ten
surgeons who confined themselves en-.
tirely to the practice Of surgery.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19
Trip Lightly.

Trip lightly over trouble
"Trip lightly over wrong,
We only make grief double
By dwelling on 1t long.
WY clasp Woes hand so tightly
Why sigh DER blossoms dead
Why cling 10 forms unsightly
Why not seek Joy instead ?
Trip lightly over sorrow,
Though all tho days be dark,
Tho sun may shine tomorrow
And gayly sing tho lark;
Fair hope has not departed,
Though roses may have fled;
Then never be down-heartcd
But look for joy instead.
Trip lightly over sadness.
Stand not TO rail at ooom;
We've pearls to string of glAdness
On this side OF the tomb.
Whilst stars arc nightly shining,
And heaven is overhead,
Encourage not ropining,
But look for joy instead
-AHon.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19

There is said TO be on Broadway,
New York, an old--fashione1 dwelling
at which any one can stop, knock,
enter, ask for cakes and ale and be
served with them gratuitously. The
property was willed many years ago by
an eccentric man TO his daughter on
condition Of her furnishing cakes and
ale to any one that should ask for them.
The heirs have kept strict watch TO see
il this should ever be refused, but
doubtless grew tired Of it. as for the
la.t five years no one has called. What
q procession OF deal-beats there would
be IL the fact should become generally
known
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19

Hefe are certain facts which mar
seem dry to the unskillful but which
are really full of interest and instruc-
tion to the iudicious. The foreign
commerce Of this country during the
last fiscal year was larger than that of
any previous year in our history. IL
amounted 20 the immense sum Of
81, ,675. .024,2ls These figures represent
vast industry on both sides Of the
ocean. Thev would represent, for in
stance, the wages Of 1875. 900 men at
$1,000 8 yqar. They really represent
much more than that, but even that APP
proximate illustration will suffice to
give en- idea OF this great trade. To
other countries during this year We
sold sg02, 377,3l6 worth of our prod
ucts. and we brought fro m them s642, :
0Gl, ,62s worth OF their products. So
they had TO pay MS, or will have 20 pay
US when the accounts ccme to be set
tied. the very handsome sum OF $780,
7l2,6lS.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

The highest inhabited place Of the
world is Galera, a railway station in
Peru, which is 1895 feet above the
sea. Near it tunnel 3,sf7 feet long
is being bored through the peak Of the
mountain, 600 feet above the perpetual
snow liue.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19
CourIship with a Vengeance.

He-May call you ReyengeS
She wby7
He Decause " Revenge is sweet"
Certainly you may provided.
though, you let me call you Vengeance.
He-And Why would you call me
vengsance7
She Because Vengeance is miner
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19
DidnT Care 10 Learn.

boy, Ill teach you 20 tear your
pants," said an irAte Austin parent.
swinging strap. "I'll teach You"
Don't hit me. pc, know how
already. Just look at 'em."--T Tezas
Slftiaes,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19

A writer in London paper says that
the lowest percentage of insanity is
among men and women engaged as
authors, editors, journalists, reporters,
translators, and in other literary work.
OF 10000 such persons twelve only
are returned a. lunatics. They sec 30
much OF IL ouside their business that
they continue to keep out of It them
selves.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19

When he earned a miserable living
in Rosita, COLORADO. by doing errands
for a stableman, he was called Old Man
Bassick, and his wife and daughter
worked at the washiub. Ole day he
'ound ore in mountAin near by, and
within the year has become a half mil
lionaire. Now be is respectfully mem
toned a. Mr. Bassick. There are
those, however, who sncer at tho family's
ignorance, as the follosing aneciote
shows Mrs. Basrick was at Canon. 1t
was noticed that she frequently walked
mt upon the hotel porch as If looking
for some one. do youerPect friends 4? =
asked the obsequi5us boniiAce. "No,
indecdy." she replied, "Tm expecting
my phantom" Her pretty phacion,
for which she had paid $4,000, after
ward rolled around the corner
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19

Charles Henkle, an aged German how
had been afflicted With leprosy for
several years, died recently in the
charity hospital In New York city. He
had in former years visited different
parts Of the world, including India and
the West Indies, and it is probable that
the disease was incurred in the course
OF these travels. This IL one Of num-
Der OF sporadic cases OF leprosy that
have been reported from time 20 time
IN this country. We 70 lieve there have
been more in San Francisco than in
any other city. Leprosy is most
foul and loathSomc disease. contagious
from contact and in its advanced stage
well-nigh If not absolutely incurable. In
countries where it is most prevalent the
mode Of treatment embraces complete
isolation of the sufferers from the rest of
the community. InChina hospitals are
provided that stand surrounded by large
areas of ground, and no communication
with the outside world is permitted.
In the Sandwich islands one OF the
group, widely separated from other
islands, is set apart for tho residence
of leprous patients, who, once removed
thither, are never permitted to leave.
This testifies TO the fear inspired by
the dread complaint. The origin of
the occasional cases occurring in the
United States can undoubtedly be
traced to foreign sources. The gov
eminent should exercise its unquestion-
able right to strictly prohibit the land
ing on the shores of this country of any
one affected in the least degree by
leurogy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19

Smallpox is prevalent in mary com
munites and may be expected 10 be
come epidemic whereveF, having APP
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19

peAred, prompt and efficient steps are
not taken TO scamp it out Boston has
lately furnished the country an excel
lent example Of the way in which the
sconrge should De confronted. II had
gained considerable headvay at the
South End, and at one time was APP
parently on the verge Of becoming cpl
demic. The neighborhood where IL
had made it's appearance was asthoroughIy
inspected by household visitation, all
cases discovered were at once removed
to the hospital, the infected places were
fumigated, general vaccination was =,
dered, and all persons suspected Of hsv-
ing been exposed to the disease we're
placed under strict surveillance. The
result Of these precautionary measures
ia that the threatened epidemic in the
infected locality has been completely
stamped ont, and no further trouble Is
anticipated.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19

The vivise-'ion of living animals by
scientific men has not yet attracted the
attention of an anti-vivisection society
here as it has in England. although
steps have been taken in this direction ;
but il IS practiced in the United States
on a scale easily parallelei but not eK-
ceeded abroad. A single scientific
work, Doctor Wormlcy's "Micro-Chem-
istry of Poisons," is said to have cost
the lives Of 5000 cats, who died under
different poisons, their loss breeding
no unmixci loss a genuine cat famine
in the learned authors home. Colum-
bus. o. An investigation, only recent
ly closed, conducted by the national
board of health into the drinking
waters of various cities, has needed the
services of some ], 300 rabbits, who were
inoculated with presumably germ-iaden
waters, and share OF whom died Of
fever in the cause of science.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19

or the nearly Ave Thousand regresen-
tatives who have been honored with
elections to the House Of Representa-.
tives from the organization OF the
United States government to March 3,
1881, but eight OF the whole number
have served twenty successive years and
upward, as follows Thomas Newton.
Charles r. Mercer and Williams Nc
Coy, of Virginia, Louis Williams and
Nathaniel Macon, of North Carolina,
Joshua Il. GIddingr, of Ohio, John
Read and John Qaincy Adams, Of Mas.
sachusetts, and JOAN W. Taylor, Of New
York.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-01-19

Ben Hillard, OF Washington county,
Ga, is perhaps the greatest sufferer in
the world. He has been thirty-three
years in his bed, enduring the most eI-
cruciating agony from rheumatism,
unable to move any part of his body
except his lower jaw and TO slightly
shrug his shoulders. For all those
long years of suffering his joints have
been as stiff as il grown together solid.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-03-13
Il Contrast.
IN. Y. SUM-


The following statement of notorious facts
we find in the columns OF the st. Louis Post
Dispatch:
"Some twenty years ago Conkling, Blaine,
Sherman, Allison, Window, and Wilson were
all Republican members OF the house together.
They were all poor at that time-very poor.
In the senate, is another millionaire; Sherm an
is trebly millionaire; Window is million
ARE; Wilson also got to be very rich, Roscoe
Conkliug-the ableet, greatest, proudest of
them all-is poor to day."
These Sin public men, all Republicans, are
nearly Of the same age, and they have all
been engaged in active politics since they en-.
tered congress together. Five of them, pursu-
ing the same career, and with no opportunity
to acquire fortune by any regular profession,
have become very wealthy, four of the number
being reckoned as millIonares
Mr.. Conklipg alone of the sig, with the
came chances before him, concerned in the
same legislation, and more conspicuous and
influential than the Others, is ia straitened
means, and goes back to the law to earn an
honorable livelihood.
This contrast is striking, but it is eminently
TO the credit of the former senator from New
York, who, whatever may have been his
faults as leader, was never accused of yepal-
ity, and whose whole record in congress is TN
stained.
Blaine, Allison, Sherman, Window and Viii
son, on the other hand, have all besn investi.
gated in one form or another, and they have
al needed "vlndication." Their lives and
their success reveal the sources of wealth at
Washington, and make plain the character of
legislation by which needy congressman have
become milliOnaires.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-03-13
THE FESTIVE TURNER'S.
TIE Fair Closed-A List OF the Lucky
Ones.


The fair at Turner hall closed last night,
under very favorable circums tances. The re-
ceipts we're something that even surprised the
mansgers Themselves, and the mastery man.
ner in which ii was conducted reflected much
credit on those who had it in charge, particu.
larly Mrs. DR.. Stamm, who has been one of
the most ardent workers 10 its behalf.
Tonight will Terminate the festivities
Of the turner's by a ball at Market
ball, which promises to be one OF the finest o!
the season. The contest for the various prizes
was warmly contested, with the following
result:
Doll, for the most popular little girl-Niss
Tlaney Zertler.
Star, for the most popular policeman-Mr.
w. Hanft.
Silver watch and chain, for the most popu.
lar scholar of the Turner scnool-Adolph
Schroeder.
Fan. for the most popular young lady--Miss
Lille Haupt
Castor, for the most popular housekeeper-
Mrs. Albert schefer.
Album, for the most popular photographer
Mr.. Palmquist.
Bridal doll, for the most popular bachelor
Mr.. B. Sitting.
Baton, for the best singing society-Gef-
mania.
The rattle for the white buffalo robe resulted
in favor of Mr.. e. F. Lemke, who held mum.
Der 226.
A very handsome chair was presented Prof.
B. w. Boenisch, much to his surprise and
qualification. Mr.. B. Sittig was determined
the quickest tempered man and so being, re-
ceived very handsome cane from the society.
The many booths at the close of the fair
were entirely sold out and in fact everything
that could be turned into money had been done
so. The money raised at the fair and ball will
be used In the erection of new hall adjoining
the present one, for which ground has already
been broken. -
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-03-13
G4RFIELD,S LETTER.

The confidential letter of the late Pres
ident Garfield to the late S. P. Chase,
which has just been made public, has
aroused controversy disgraceful to some
of the participants. The gist of the
point made against Garfield is that while
on Rosecrans staff and enjoying the most
intimate confidential relations with him,
he (Garield) was secretly plotting for his
(Rosecrans'j removal. He is also accused
of falsehood in that he wrote Ilosecrans
subsequently to his letter to Judge Chase
stating that he had never by word thought
or deed been untrue to him. In spite of
the disturbance which this letter has
made, a close analysis does not justify the
accusation brought against Garfield. His
letter speaks in the warmest personal
terms of Gen. Rosecrans. Here, for in
stance, Is sample:
Thus far the general has been spgularly dis
inclined to grasp the situation with strong
hand and make the advantage his own. !
write this with more sorrow than l can tell
you, for love every bone in his body, and,
next to my desire TO see This r. beIliou blasted
Is my anxiety to see. him blessed. But even
the breadth of my love is not sufficient TO
cover this most fatal delay. My personal re-
lations with General Ro- ecrsne arc all that
coaid sire: Officially, share his counseis
aud resi- ousibilitles even NOR Than | desire,
but L beg you 10 know that this Delay il.
against my judgment aud my every wish.
Because enc man esteems another per-
sonally 1t does not follow iha, their ideas
of public or war policy will agree. Gov.
Chase and Gen. Garfield were most init
mate and their relations were
such that it was proper for
Garfield to write his inner thoughts.
Not alone Garfield but the whole coun-
try was at that time impatient for an adj
vance There is no doubt the delay was
of great advantage TO the rebels-in
fact the war might have been closed near
ly two years before it was The fact that
Garfield desired an advance and that he
complained of Rosecrans in private let
ter to friend is far from proving double
dealing
Gen. Rosecrans is inclined to split hairs
by declaring that there was no councA of
war, as stated by Garfield, which voted
against an advance, but in the same
breath says the opinion of each General
was asked and the result collated and for
warded TO Washington.
The most disgraceful thing in this con-
troversy is the cowardly brutal letter
alleged to have been written by Filley, of
st. Louis. No one but coward and a
brute would thus wantonly assail the
character of a man no longer able to
defend himself. The letter is indecent
and disgraceful, and though it bitterly
assails the dead, the only real damage it
will do will be to the living. 1t is fair
sample of the pent-up hatred of the
Grant Conkling gang.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-03-13
DUNNEEL AND THE SENATE
An Iaterute,c srstk Sound Jones' Sta te
man.


An Iaterpie,c ,c.M Sound Jones' Sta ties.
man.
Washington Cor. Minneapolis Tribune.l
"Were you not little hasty in so commit
ting yourself regarding the senate ?"
eyes, now see that was, but sup.
posed that was writing to friend, in con-
fdence. Public men, and especially congress-
men, have such vast amount of business
to perform that they must have personal
friends upon whom they cansrely, and there's
not one Of them who does not write scores of
lettere which they would not care to have pub.
lished.n ~
'sWhat effect viii it have do you think:''
"Oh! I'm not at all alarmed on that score.
l have numberless letters here, which might
read to you, showing that it viii not have the
slightest bearing upon the situation. Of
course there will be a rlstiing breeze in the
papers, but that's all it will amount to-,
t'Then are you TO be considered sauarely
in the field as an opponent to MIR. Wlndom?''
"We'n see about that. There are some ten
months yet to elapse before the legislature
assemblies, and no one knows what may hap
pen before that event. / can tell you one
thing, however, Window won't have walk
away. You will see well-6efined opposition
before long"
''May announce you as candidate for the
house or for the senate? Which shall il be:''
~ am in the hands of my friends. l never
went into fight to be beaten Their wishes
shall shape my endeavor. Now that that I'M
fortunate letter has been made public, do not
care to say more at present. Ihave been very
busy for several days upon speech on the
tariff questions. and am thoroughly exhausted.
When shall havo had time to think little,
will make statement for the press which
will fully cover the case. Good eyeningi'