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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16
NO. H..

DISTRESSING CAsUALTT.-Rlla,a aged 6
years, daughter Of Mr. Thomas Lsuyer,
Of GilliIandtown, this county, was burned
70 death II week or two ago. The par
ticulars are these, tho child was sitting
In front Of the stove, and during mo-
mentary absence Of her mother Il spark
from the stove few upon her clothing,
Immediately setting fire 10 her dress, end
20 rapid was the agent Of death in doing
its work that when Mrs. Lsuvcr returned
the child was wrapped in flames. The an
guish Of the fond parent can better be
imagined thsn described. In vain effort
~ cGinguth the fire Mrs. l.. severely
burned her hands and other parts Of her
person. The entire occurrence did not
exceed ten minutes. We sincerely SYM
pa,hize with the bereAved parents, but
coincidence, be il ever 20 heartfelt, seldom
l. able TO tighten the burden Of grief in =
caEe Of this kind.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

CART. EATS who is famous lobby.
ist asks of Congress the loan of s45,.
100000 to enable him to construct n
ship railway. II IS a big thing, and
involves a big sum OF money, and as
Republican Congresses favor big ope.
rations we should not he surprised if
they do open brokers' office in the
National Capitol aud take the loan.
There il millions in it,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

"A Millbeim lady correspondent, Of
the Centre Reporter, threatens 70 frequent
the pool room Of which that thriving little
hamlet Is the proud possessor, unless her
husband quits going there. just right,
and perhaps little combined effort in
that direction might have tendency 10
induce the proprietor 70. like the Arab,
silently fold bic tent and steal away.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

--Alphonsus, turnamed the Wise, King
Of Arsgon, used TO say Among so many
things as are by men possessed or pursued
In the course Of their lives, all the rest
are baubles, besides old wood 10 burn, old
vine TO drink, old friends TO talk TO, and
old books to read. We say all things are
bsubles compared with Lewin's new CLOTH
ing, Philadelphia branch.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

Mr.. PETER RITNER, of Cumber.
land county, is at least two genera
tions too early to enter upon the de.
fence of the Ritner.Stevens admins.
tratiou ofthe State Government. There
are yet too many living witnesses Of
the startling events, which made that
administration the most shameless aud
outrageous attempts TO dcfraud the
ballot, and usurp the rights of the
people and degrade the commonwealth
that has ever occurred in any State of
the Union. lie should have commit
ted the task to his great.grand children
to rescue the memory Of his father
from the loathing record which his
imbecility, under the prompting of
Thadeus Stevens, brought upon it.
His present defence only recalls events
that for the sake of Ritner and bis
posterity they should allow to slumber
in forgetfulncss.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

SINCE the declination of Conkling,
the Associate Justiceship seems to be
going a begging. Edmunds, who is
also believed to have a Presidential
bee in his hat, has refused to be reti.
red to the political tomb, and declines
the temp ing bait. Ifany of our dis
tinguished legal Pennsylvanians desire
20 locate permanently, they had better
be about promptly before it is offered
to Grant. He cant refuse, and the
chances are gone.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16
Tho Congressional Campaign Com
mittec.

Considerable misrepresentation has
been INDUCED in by a portion of the
press of the state in relation to the an
.pointment Of the Pennsylvania mem-
'eS Of the Democratic Cougrcssiona.
Committee rerentlv announced from
Washington. We speak from personal
knowledge when we say that the sto-
rics Of any misunderstanding or con-
hlc: between Mr.. Randall, selected
by the Democratic PENNSYLVANIA dele
CATION for tho place, and Gov. Curtin
are without tie slightest foundation
in fact. The truth is that Gov. Cur
tin did not desire to bc a member of
the committee and was entirely willing
to have Mr.. Randall fiji the position
believing from his well known abili-
ty, standing, experience and thorough
knowledge Of all The Congressional
districts Of the United Statcs, he would
make the must useful aud efficient
member Of the committee that could
be placed upon it. lie therefore not
only favored the selection of Mr.. Ran
dali, but carried the paper expressing
a preference for him to tnc majority
of the delegation in person aud re-
cciycd their signature To it. We
deem this statement due tr both gen.
ilemen and make it for tho purpose Of
correcting any .misapPrchcnsions in re.
gard to the matter that nay exist in
the mind. OF Democrats throughout
the State.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16
Jefferson Revival.

On the second page OF TINS paper
will he found an interesting letter
from James Parton, the author, adj
dressed to the Jefferson Democratic
Association" Mt York, Pa. and the
comments of that association accom-
pauying it, which we feel assured vii!
he pleasant reading to our Democratic
friends, and will not be unacceptable
to honest Republicans. 4 short time
ago We published the letter Of n dis.
tinguishcd Pennsylvania addressed to
the same association, urging the i'm.
portancc of societies to discus the
situation, with n view TO the rcyiya.
and enforcement of the true principles
of Democracy, ~ taught by Jefferson
in the early organization oil the Demo
cratic party, and suggested co-opcra-
tion here, with those 50 earnestly en-
gagged in the good work elsewhere.
But, up to this time. our people seem
content to rest upon the feeble organ
ization usually adopted few days be.
fore each election, to advance the as.
pirations of individuals for office, with.
out regard to a due understanding OF
the great principles of government,
which was aud is the mission Of the
Democratic party to perpetuate. The
same power which confronted these
principles when Jefferson in person led
the Democracy, confronts them now,
and perhaps never more dangerously
so, because concealed under the dis
guise of n name 10 which no act gives
them n warrant Of title. 4 strong
aristocratic government, with unlimited
power in the Executive, was the theory
of the opposition then. II is the
theory now, entrenched in every de.
partment of the government, with
patronage and money freely used to
corrupt and debauch the elections of
the people, scouting the idea of their
dislodgement by common methods. It
was by a strict adherence to the JeiFer-
sonian principles of administration,
that the Democracy were invincible and
held the reins Of successive economical
administration for over half a cen.
tury, during which time official larceny,
subsidies, election frauds, usurpations,
Presidential steals, tyranny and viola
tons Of the organic law were compa-
ratively unknown. or if INDUCED at
all by individual dishonesty, was
promptly punished and the eulprit
forever disgraced. How is it now 7
Honest men of reasonable intelligence,
who can read the history of the past,
can have no difficulty in making a just
comparison, and their verdict cannot
be against the Democracy as compared
with the methods adopted by the party
antagonizing them to obtain and retain
power through frauds and corrupt
agencies.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

MAcLEAx who recently made an
attempt to assassinate Englands good
Queen, is pronounced to be sufficiently
sane to be tried on a charge of high
treason, the penalty of which is death.
In this case, like our own ambitious
stalwart assassin, the British fool does
not seem to realize the gravity of his
situation or the infamy of his act.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

The Northern Conference Of the Evan
gslical Lutheran Synod Of Central Penn
sylyania will meet in the Lutheran Church
# BellefoHte, nn Tuesday evening March,
%, 1882 and continue in session over the
two following days. The territory Of this
Conference includes part Of Union coun.
", part Of Clinton and all Of Centre, and
embraces eight pastorntcs in Centre coun-
Is, fyo In Union aud three in Clinton.
The membership consists Of sixteen pastors
and ns many lay delegates. Every session
will be open to the public and all are cor.
daily invited TO attend. The programme
l. a. follows:
Ti,e,dav, starch -, Iss2-Opening SER
mon by Rev. j. a. koser, Pine Grove
MiIlr, or alternate, Rev. j. a. Heilman,
Lock Haven.
Fcinesaay. 4. M,-From $50 10 Q
O'Clock devotional r1ercisrs, conducted BY
Rcy. II. l.. Furst, Hariictou. From 9 to 10
conference busnc.F From 10 30 a6juurn-
meut, discussion Of the topic "lst Article
Of the Augsburg Confession, j" n hc opened
"stA ~ ff4 4sfff ''Ai 'A4af fI'i~Falf
Aaronfburg, or alternate, Rev. W. +.
Fischer, Centre Hall.
Wednesday, +. M,-From = 70 800
O'Clock, conference business. From 2 20
% adjournment discussion "Duinctive
features of Luihcranism," to be opened
with q prayer by Rev. J. Yu,zy, Lcmont,
or alternate Rev. 7. A. Hcilman.
Wednesday Ere1 'g-Regular church SER
vice: Sermon on General Bencvolence, %
by Rev. W. II. Diven, SalonA, or alternate
Row. j. G.. AnSpsch, Mifilinburc.
Thursday 4. M-From 81 10 devotion
81 exercises conducted by Rev. 4. Z.
Glaze, New Berlin. From Q TO 10 confer.
encc business. From 10 TO adjournment
discussion of Forms Of Worship" 20 be
opcnened with paper by Rev. :. Henry,
MiillinbgrE, OF alternate, Rev. j. Keller
l Miller, Centre Hall.
TLursdav 7. M-From 2 20 3 bufincss
session From 3 10 adjournment CHlL-
DREN'- MEETING 10 be addressed hy kcvE
| Divcn, Glaze, HeilmAn and Fisher.
Tharsfav Ere1,8q Sermon by Rov.
S. Henry, or alternate Rev. VI. /. Furt-
I the sermon 30 bc followed by the closing
exercises of Conference Come oil.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

School directors are now inducied
into Office by taking a solemn oath TO sup.
port the constitution Of the United States,
etc. Would Il not be an improvement
upon the present way Of doing things IL
thcy we're compelled to swear that they
would occasionally Walt the schools
School directors do not direct great deal
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

THE marriage of the Republicans Of
New York with Tammany Hall under
the control Of John Kelly, having
been recently formally announced, it
has been suggested that in justice to
the parties and to avoid scandal, the
certificate ought to be anti-daied.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

WE notice that the Hon. s. Phillips
is mentioned as a probable candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Senator in the Bucks district. Mr..
Phillips, besides being asterling Demo
crat and a very pleasant gentleman,
has in the past creditably represented
his district in the House of Represen'
tatives, and is in every respect worthy
of place in the Senate.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

MORGAN 4. WISE of Green county
is again seeking the Democratic nomi'
nation for Congress in that district.
If this fellow Wise, is the only repre-
sentative man Of the Democracy of
Green, they are certainly in a very
destitute condition. entitled to COM
misserate for a total lack of decent
congressional material.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

Mr.. CoSKLIso and Mr.. Edmunds
having both gracefully declined the
vacant seat upon the supreme bench
Of the United States, that big "prize"
in the lottery Of assassination is still
open to other gentlemen who may de-
sire judicial distinction.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

Two young men, who had better have
been tucked up, good and warm, in their
little irundlc beds, engaged in plug-ugly
affair on the First National bank corner
!=s. Thursday evening. Mayor Powers
happened along and etfectnally cooled thcm
down.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

Mr.. Henry Myers, foreman Of the en-.
ishing shops st Mann's axe factory, has
purchased house, aud, after April l, win
be cozily settled under bic own vine and
fg tree. We compliment our young
friend upon bic successful management
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

JuDoE FoLoER is reported as say
ing that he intends remaining in the
Treasury Department, and will not re-
sign to be transferred to the Supreme
Court. This necessitates the hunt af.
ter something else for Conkling. The
Treasury don't suit him.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

MIR. S. c. Slower, of Spring Mills, is
attending court as jurymAn this week.
Mr.. stoyer has, since we and he were sub
jected 70 the same pedAgogic influence,
become an expert penmsn and does some
real artistic work with the lever that
moves the universe.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16
Ir appears that The President's nom

IT appears that the Presidents nom
ination Of Mr.. Conkling, j. being pretty
severely criticised by the members of
the Senate who voted for his confrma-
ton. The reflection that they were
made the instruments TO confirm az
appointee for no other purpose than to
crafty personal vanity is not pleasant.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

Call and examine the stock Of ranges
and cook stoves at Wilson, McFarlAae &
Co.'S; also their line Of single and double
heaters. They have for sale the wsicomo
Home double heater, which has been thor
onghly and satisfactorily tested in this
community.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

REPoRTs are in circulation that
Gen. Grant has become seriously in
volved from unfortunate speculations.
This rumor, the New York Evening
Post, the leading afternoon Republi.
can paper, pronounces speculative, and
is only given for the purpose of"secur-
ing another fund.-" alluding to the
effort to pension the irrepressible beg
gar from the national treasury.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

Prof. d. NJ Wolf has been unable TO
be about his work for over two weeks.
Something, akin TO erysipelas, having Ap-
peAred on his face. This statement will
explain why be has failed 20 visit some
schools that be would have been 10 see had
he been able.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

THE report of the county auditors
was presented to court this week. 1t
is a lengthy and slashing document
and we shall endeavor to lay before
our readers a fair synopsis of it next
week.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

How many are aware Of the origin Of
the word "boo ~ used TO frighten chill
dren 1t is corruption Of Bob, the name
Of fierce Gothic general, the mention Of
whose name spread panic among his
enemies. Purchase clothing from Levin.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

Boss CANEEoN's latest, and per-
haps final slate, is said to be rs follows /:
Governor, Jas. 4. Beaver, Of Centre.
Lieut.. Governor, Wm. +. Davies, of
Bradford.
Supreme Judge, VIM. Henry Rawle,
of Philadelphia.
Congressman.at.large, Samuel b.
Dick, of Crawford.
Davies and Rawle are expected to
catch the independents but they are
wild flock, and very likely to fly be-
fore the boss can get his big gun in
place to subdue them. Davies and
Rawle are said TO be only halfbreed
Independents and the Wolftes are
after the pure blood.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

The large frame building, in course Of
erection near the car works, promises TO
be = source Of no little trouble 10 the pro-
rrieiors. The owners Of the car works
should have interiered sooner, if in the
building Of the tenement house the COM
pAny's righn are infringed upon.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

Mr.. Ellis Orvit, who had been revel-
ing in the delights Of the city of brother
ly love for some two or three weeks, re-
turned home last Friday. We know of at
least one or two members Of the gentler
sex who are happier In consequence.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16
The Gentre 9emptrat.
Democratic State Committee.

HEADQUARTERS DEMocRATIc STATE
CoMuITTEE, WLKEsBARRE, February -,
1882 There will be meeting Of the
Democratic State Committee at the Bolton
hotel, Harrisburg, on Wednesday, March
%, at II o'clock, noon, for the purpose os
fixing time and place for holding the
next Democratic State Convention.
F. +. KfsNER, j. II. BoaERr,
Secretary Chairman.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

THE Republican County Committee
of Lycoming county, have instructed
the delegates to the State convention
10 vote for Gen. Beaver as the Repub-
lican candidate for Governor.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

THE Elmira Gdsctte thinks If Gen.
Grant does not take the smallpox, It
will be the only thing he ever declined
taking.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

Miss Laura Keller, Of Lock Haven,
the young elocu,ionisi, drew full house,
at Humos' hail. on Thursdsy evening Of
last week. The entertainment was excel.
lent. Miss Keller cxcels In the humorous
and sentimental. We, as we'll As many
others, actually shed tears Of JOY, laughed
until we cried. Without any doubt this
lady possesses real talent of a superior
order, and We shall be pleased TO hear Of
her continuance in her onward and up
ward march TO her proper place-tbe very
acme Of elocutionsry popularity, After
the disDsission Of the audience numerous
friends and acquAintances crowded around
her TO offer congratulations. She was q
success. All members Of the boys branch
were admitted free. In this tho officers of
the association displayed their shrewdness,
for each boy appointed himself q commit
tee Of one 10 do all in has power 10 further
the sale Of tickets.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

Gov. CURrIN's speech on the Consu'
lar and Diplomatic apportionment bil'
will be found on our sixth page.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

On Saturday morning lasi, Mrs. Sadie
I. Williams, who resided in the West
ward and was generally known, and much
respected, breAihed ber last. For some
time she had been gradually sinking and
when death claimed her it was but the
transition Of a Christian from the church
militant 70 the church triumphant, and
even though the stricken family are in
consolAble in their grief, there is No little
tai'iAction in knowing that she has gone
to that home where sorrow iE not known
and care never comes. Her husband, Mr.
5. II. Williams, and an interesting family
Of small children survive her. She vas
an exemplary member of the Methodist
church, which society viii sorsly miss her.
At her obsequ:es on Monday, large num-
Der Of friends attended, and Rs the solemn
wordG "Dusi TO dust, and ashes 70 ashes, ,"
fell upon the ears Of awcsirieken acquaint-
ances, by whom che had been so dearly
loved, every head bowed, and every eye
grew dim. May God in his goodness rec
onCile all 70 their loss.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

DAMACING disclosures are made by
the Senate committee investigating the
Soldiers Home ut Washington against
the officers having the H"mein charge
These officers are the Commissary Gen.
eral, the Surgeon General and the
Judge Advocate General of the army.
These distinguished officers are charged
with appropriating the proceeds Of the
farm attached, to their own private
gain without compensation to the old
soldieTs, upon whose pittauce the funds
are raised to maintain the Home. 1t
il claimed for the Judge Advocate
General, that he has taken no part in
the management. and that for any
irregularities existing he is not respon.
able.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

No celestial need apply. United
States Commissioner Shield of New
York, the other day refused natural.
ization papers to a Chinaman, on the
ground that the applicant was not a
free white person within the meaning of
the statutes. Hop Ling, the applicant,
stated that be was part owner Of a
silver mine in Nevada, and has been
in the country many years.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

THE bill in Congress to prevent
immigration to this country from
China, is being passed through with
out much trouble. We have no use
for the poor devils from the Celestial
empire who come here to work, but
the rich, who can make it convenient
to come and spend their money and
live in idleness, are welcome of course.
This seems to be the status of the bill.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

a MUSICAL FABILY.-The children Of
our townsmGn, Mr.. J. w. Moore, Aurors,
aged G!, Bernice, II, and Charlie, l0l icsn
be jusliy styled the youngest trio Of vic
linists in the State, or perhaps the world.
They play anything put before them with
u readiness truly Astonishing, and 10 see
them standing side by side, moving their
bows In the most harmonious unison,
while melody, Of an exquisite character,
reaches and peTmestcs the innermost re.
cesses Of the souls Of any who may hear
them, the true ideal Of happy family
il eIcmphled. Bernice Is the author Of
some very pretty little operate pieces,
and after all is said that can be said, the
half will not have been told.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-03-16

TO meet ths dst1ar5 f1f a3taursd pf0fes, arAi
Normal Iuttrurou special oaursr vii bt ggfHsd 81
the Normal scbsal. E3iai'ufa March. slFi. lrs+
II vill be tasad on the f0llaulns outline.
EtusAiieHsl Biography,
, EIBeatiHrai iiiti1Fr.
''f'' ~ I hsutal rrisaes. f'arucsl, Dot ;Fri-hsak.
tursuitfss t. Cuitarr
kAiutal Uisfuff, and its lurldebtAl ID
IHF7rurH - ~" I, -, ,,, ..s ,,.,s
Methods - dealing With Directors, Pa
rect. An3 raliis.
OhtsfrAtigu sud practice 10 tbr Model School Vie.
iis g. art reToTts uIsh other sohpl, probahly Es,
Meadttiie and CieteiaUd
Reading in Ltrary.
Frfsnses shaai q rer -eek. AZ perssn' Interest
- 10 tho Improvement = the profession, request
81 q vriie ioT Faiaruizra7
We chcerfllly give the above room and
tubmii it TO The teachers Of our county,
with n view Of assisting them in preparing
themselves 70 enter upon their work prop.
erly qualified. That a great many Of our
teachers, prAc,icing aud prospective, stand
sorely in need Of the additional help guar.
auiee1 in the above circular jail admit, and
the only serious qucfiion-IIow TO get it7
is answered. AZ will be seen the tuition
has been reduced to the lowest rates con-
sis;eni with good financial management.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-20


of the reservation two million acres,
which, with the one million acres
now owned by it, will.
if prudently managed. consti-
tute a permanent fund, the interest
of which will amply support said
institution as a first-class seat of
learning for the children of Texas,
free of charge to them, for all time
10 come.
L ask senator's, will they neglect
this opportunity. l do not believe
you will. We will act wisely, but
speedily speedily, so that you and l,
Mr.. President, under the providence
of God, may yet live to see the day
when Texas shall begin 10 enjoy
some of the benefits OF this instilu-
ton; and when we shall come to
close our eyes in the solemn hour of
death, we may realize the fact that
the university of Texas, established
and endowed in part by our labors,
is founded upon a rock, and secure
ly anchored in the affections of our
people, and that it will continue
to gladden. the hearts of posterity,
and to conserve our laws, our re-
ligion and our liberty.