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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-06-29
Senator Wyck Indignant.
AN ENTERTAINING SCENE 1T THE roSTorFICE
DEPARTMENT.
New York Tribune.

DEPARTMENT.
New York Tribune.
Senator Van Wyck made known
his erraud Che wanted a Halfbreed
postmaster restored to Office and Mr..
How in reply made some criticism
upon the Senator'S course in the Sen
ate.
whats the mGttcr?" quericd the
Senator in surprise.
"Why," reioined the Cabinet officer,
"you don't stand by your friends
81 do stand by my friends" )" said the
Senator. "What do you meal" "
"Well, how did you vote uron the
Worthington case%
ooh, | didn't vote at all upon that.
| was silent. was opposed to Worth
ington, and did all ! could against
him. / paired, What next?'
"Well, how about the Buckner
case?"
The Senator did not recall the Buck
ner case at once, having been absent
from town when it was brought up.
When the Postmaster General had
concluded his ca.echism, the Senator
who, though exceedingly good.natured,
has no Hesitation in expressing his
opinions in unequivocal terms, turned
upon his questiouer and said: This
accounts for the delay, does it? |
want to know if you intend me to un-
derstand that because | vote accord
ing to my convictions in the Senate
my suggestions are 10 be unheeded by
this Administration Is that what
you mean? If it is, tell me so plainly
and | will never darken your doors
again. | just want to know the fact,
so it may be made known to my con-
stituents that, simply because of my
votes in the Senate, their representa-
tive is to be denied all influence in
the departments under this admins
tration."
"Why," interposed Secretary Teller,
"that's what Hayes did for me because
| didn't support his nomination"
"And," shouted the now indignant
Senator, "you called him a dirty,
sneaking loafer for it, didn't you ?
That's what my opinion is of this adj
ministration, if this is a specimen of
its policy. How is it with your de-
partment2 addressing himself to Sec
retary Teller | want to know all about
this thing. We are interested in a
few land offices in our State. Am l
to come and see you or stay away? ?"
Secretary Teller, who was about
leaving the room, rejoined "Oh,
come over and see me about them by
all means"
Turning again to the postmaster
general the irate Senator continued:
$50 you keep spies upon us, do you ?
And you take the word of sneaks who
violate their oaths and come here to
lie about us. That's another reason
Why / want the executive session
abolished. l tell you there is no need
of any spies upon me. All / do is
open and above board, and you can
know all about it by asking me-"
With that the Senator babe the Post
master-G General good morning and de-
parted.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-06-29

AN Illinois man IVES arrested and
fined S25 for disturbing a debating
club. We should like to know him.
The man who has got the voice and
energy to disturb debating club, pro-
vided the latter is healthy and active
in its diabolical mission, is worthy our
acquaintance, and ought to be given a
government position as fog.horn on
stern and rock.bound coast.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-06-29

AN English journal says: "Among
American patents in a list before us
are five for obliterating smallpox
marks, etc. The ingredients are pumice
stone, elderhower, glycerine, soap and
fatty matter
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-06-29

A three-year-old baby on exhibition
in Petersburg, Va, weighs 14O pounds,
and the Inder-Appeai, which is an au.
thority in such matters, says that he
is, moreover, a very pretty little noun
tain of flesh, as clean as whistle and
as fat as PIG.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-06-29

DENVER has an old organ grinder,
living in an obscure hut, who has beg
ged $4,000 worth of small coin above
what little he needed to exist.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-06-29

A mule is tame enough in front, but
awfully wild behind.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-06-29

Two thousand two hundred physi.
clans are registered in Pennsylvania.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-06-29

The cotton worm eats S15,000,000
of the cotton crop every year.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02

TIE Egyptian difficulty is still un-
settled. A crises has been precipitated
in the Ministry of France causing that
country to withdraw from an alliance
with England, leaving the latter alone
in the contest against Arab Bey. The
latter is strengthening his lines near
Lake Maramis. The guns at Ramleh
have again opened fire. Sir Charles
Dixie stated that the Russian repre-
sentative had been ordered to rejoin
the conference, but advices from Berlin
assert that Russia is about to abandon
her passive attitude and oppose British
pretensions in Egypt. The Porte says
that whether Arab will be declared a
rebel depends upon events after the
intervention of Ottoman troops The
situation is undoubtedly causing much
uneasiness in Europe, not only from
the possible dangers growing out Of
jealousies of the leading powers, but
the fear that the Musselmen may be
aroused to centre around Arab in 9
fanatical religious war against the
Christians. There is no doubt that the
national feeling of Egypt is with Arab
Pasha.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02

ling and Cameron, the highest consid-
Grafton is the distribution of the patron
age. Last week, against the wish of
the people the Administration, repre-
sented by the Postmaster-General and
his assistant, with the active aid of
Senator Cameron, the Boss of Pennsyl-
vania, succeeded in changing the vote
of the Senate, and securing the defeat
and ousting of the Postmaster at Penn
Van, New York state. The influences
and methods employed in this case
were precisely those which the Repub-
lican Independents of Pennsylvania
denounce as hostile to Republican prin-
ciples, and resist to the utmost.
The truth is says the New York
Tribune, that the President seems to be
at issue with the great majority of the
Republican party, and at war with
Republican principles, on the very
point which separated President Grant
and the Third Term faction from the
party. Some men regard official power
and patronage as public trust, which
they have no right to use except for
the public good. To them, it would be
as dishonest as any form of stealing to
use for personal or factious ends the
power intrusted to them for public uses
only. This is the position which the
great body of Republicans approve
most earnestly, and they especially
honored General Garfield for taking it
Popular government treats all official
power as a sacred trust, and it cOnsid
ers any man a wrOngdoer and plum
derer who uses for the benefit of any
person or faction the trust designed tC
establish and maintain government o
the people, by the people, and for thu
people. True Republicanism demands
such II government, and no other
Personalism seeks government of ;
Boss, and for a Boss.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02

THE LARGEsT RETAIL sTOCK OLE DRY GOODS

ceipts, the great quantity and good
quality of winter wheat harvested, the
decided Improvement in prospect as to
spring wheat, which is now nearly
ready for the reapers, all have COM
bined to crush the combinations by
which bread has so long been made un-
naturally costly. Actual scarcity has
permitted a further advance in corn
and oats, Notwithstanding excellent
prospect as to the yield, and has en-
abled spectators to hold cotton firmly.
Potatoes have dropped from $3.50 at
the end of June, and $3.50 a week ago,
to 50 per bushel, and turnips, green
corn, tomatoes and other vegetables
have fallen to reasonable price,
although the heat and drouth of the
past week cause some anxiety. In
pork product, though the change has
not been great, it has been in the right
direction. With cheaper food, the
army of wOrkmen now on strike will
have less reason to persist in demands
which the course of the markets has
proved ill-timed.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02
Decline in Grain.

The maxim that "the early bird
catches the worm," was emphatically
verified in the marketing this years
wheat crop. Those who were fortunate
enough to get machines the first week
after harvest obtained 1.25 per bushel
for their wheat. The decline was
steady afterwards until q week ago It
was $1.10 mot 81 90 as an intentional
error made it in our market report)
and this week it is S1.03. The Chicago
market broke badly the last of the
week, sending products of all classes
on declining scale. The New York
Tribune of Monday thus stated IL:
The collapse of the wheat specula-
tion is altogether the most important
commercial event of the past week or
month. On the 30th Of June, No. 2
rcd winter wheat in New York eleva-
tors sold at $l.50, and on Saturday, the
18th, it closed at $1.11. At Chicago
the market was completely demoralized,
and the operators who, less than q
month ago, were boasting of their
triumph in corneringn the market,
on Saturday were resorting TO all sorts
OF legal and illegal tricks 10 escape j
loss OF several millions. The large re.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02
F0r the Smyrna Times.
ENapO1atOr's Meeting.

Pursuant to Il call, number of gen
tlemen interested in the evaporating
of fruits, met at the Levy Court Room,
i'll Dover, on Tuesday, Aug. 1st. Mr..
Caleb Boggs called the meeting to
order, and stated the object to be IL
mutual protective association. Rev.
Mr.. KcigWin of MiiGlctowH, WAS chosen
temporary chairman and w. \. G.
Hardcastlc, of Smyrna, Secretary.
The Committee appointed to procure
business, reported that on account of
the lateness of the call that it was i'm
possible to accomplish much, but
recommended that the marketing of
the fruit as Of paramount importance
and that there should be some concert
of action among the association in the
disposal of fruit, also in case it was
necessary to place the goods in the
hands of commission merchants. to get
the rate of commission reduced
At o'clock, by motion of Mr.. Corsa,
of Milford, the following permanent
officers were chosen:
President, Rev. Mr.. Keigwin.
NicePresident, John J. Rosa.
Secretary, Caleb Boggs.
Treasurer, a. l.. Hudson.
The society will meet annually on the
| first Tuesday in June, the officers cleo
ted yesterday to serve until the first
Tuesday in June 1883.
VIM. p. Corsa, J. j. Rosa, w. A. c.
| Hardcastlc, James G. Farson JOS. f.
George were appointed Il committee
/ to draft the constitution and bylaws
/ to be submitted at the next meeting.
y committee from each town repre-.
| sented was appointed to make inquiry
at their respective banks to know il
there could be any means devised
whereby those having cvaporated fruits
could get loan upon the same, with
out having to cOnsign to commission
houses and asking an advance. When
the fruit has been thus consigned, The
owner practically looses control.
Mr.. COrsa moved that when the asso
citation adjourned, that it would be t
meet Tuesday next, August Sth, at tn,
Court House Hall, which was carried
After discussing tn" different mode.
of evaporating, boxing, &c, the asso
citation adjourned to meet at Cour
House Hall, in Dover, Tuesday next
at | O'Clock, p. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02

Spruance has enlarged his building on
his farm and added two more evapO-
rators. John p. Hudson has erected
a building 80 by 40 feet on his farm and
put i'll two eVaporators. John An
thongs building was rebuilt last year
(being destroyed by fire the year be-
fOre), and successfully used last season
on apples. The evaporatOrs used by
himself, Mr. Spruance and Mr.. Lapham,
were of his own invention. Nearly all
the others are what are known as the
Williams" machine. The following
are the names and numbers of ma
chimes in the town and vicinity: Tygert,
Hutton & Wright, 4; Voshell & Jcr-
man, 4; John Anthony, 4; Horace
Spruance, 4 A. l.. Hudson, 5; Hard
castle & Jones, 81 John p Hudson, , :;
John II. Hoflecker, 3; |. S. I4apham,
80
In addition to these, James G Farson
at Brenford has two; John w. Gra-
ham at KentOn, one Richard Brock
son at Blackbird, one and at MoortOn,
Thomas Il. Bailey, BOggs & Jefferson
and Brown & Smith, one each. The
Messrs. Sprout who manufacture the
Williams evaporatOr have contracted
for about 60 machines; w. r. Phillips,
16; Clarence Hopkins Clipper old and
new, 81; Geo. S. Grier, II. The three
last named are Milford men.
One of the anticipated troubles has
been labor in preparing the fruit, but
the prOprietors report enough peelers
and cutters on paper) mostly women
and children to keep up with the work
Each machine will require about p
laborers. The evaporators have a
capacity of 200 baskets in "a hours, but
they will not likely average more than
from 100 to 125 each per day.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02

THE Republican party in its deter
mination to preserve us from dissev-
cred union, lin the effort to do which
the growing power of slavery was
wiped out) worked by methods in con-
sonance with the principles it espoused,
but the same cannot be said now.
The best and truest Republicans are
those who are most faithful to Repub-
lican principles, in all respects. The
use of official position and power by
Senator Cameron to perpetuate his
own dictatorship, to deprive the peO-
pie of their rightfnl share in the gov
ernment, and to make great political
party merely the tool of his personal
will or ambition, is at war with Repub-
lican principles, and those are better
and truer Republicans than he is who
resist that abuse of power. But the
President subjects himself TO the same
censure, and invites the same opposi-
tion, when he uses his great power for
the ends of q person or faction. The
Presidents Office has got down to the
level of the politician, and like Conk'
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02
Invitation

Strangers are invited to v;,:,
our store, when in PhiIade'
phia, to leave packages tbe-.
and to make a convcnien.,
Of it generally. It's banj.
place, right by the new Ciit.
Hall, at thevcry o.nterof H.
c.ty. Itanswcrs or purno..
TO welcome you, uai;1 ~,
vide for such Of Your wan, an.
as we can.
The store is alont tp.;..
as large as it vas two :.
three years ago; n,a1e oh,
digging under ,roaad AM
5ail.InS overhead, aadbvr..
t*2a.pn on Chc,ta.t s,~a..
".::-,s Of the store ;.-c a,.,",
Is comfortable as az pIa..
n be; and one Of tie mos.
comfortable parts is n,wl..
'a% gotr ady fort',.r ,..-.
r"ircshm Mt of .a.,c~:
One Of the ple4 LII t,r:or
".,out the store a'l.a., H.
o."n the fact IT,. ~. -.
v'al'i all ov.r i, {, i. + a'o~.
With a guile, ...3.t cv..-
3:;ng as, i to / a ,..-.
Wcknowv~rg, .lt,..t,no>.
Of you Cone tpl. fora ZOO;
share Of your W.
should We spoil 80 .-,..., /.
intrudin@ goods ,,ua i. :
attention, when ~. ,oa;.. :.
sec the place?
But Prrhap, 80. ,-. M.
coming t. lA;l; ! ..... ;.,.
aow. Very uo.t. ...... Coz,
cr time. It's CO .,..4, 4,h !.
t!o store, when !,I here
You can write for :...v yoo5
that yoI may happen E,
want; anl get them, proba
bly,, just as well as if 70.
we're on the spot. Any how
you know, you can rctur.
whatever you set that yo
don't like.
We sell more sorts {
lAings than We can put int
an advertisement. SO. wba,
ever YOU want, suppose 70
drop US a line. Wen hel
you if we can.
JOHN WANANAKEl
Chestnut. Thirteenth AMI Make.
streets, and City-hal. sqUa-c
PHILADELPHIA.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02
Political.

Mr.. Bayard, says an exchange, must
have given up all hope of President
ial nomination, or he wouldn't stand
up for the match tax. Every empty
matchbox in every humble family
would cry out against him.
The ProhibitiOnists are preparing to
nominate Congressional candidates in
every district in Wisconsin. There is
no possibility of their electing any of
them, and the only purpose of placing
them i'll the field is to try and force
the Republicans, through fear Of defeat,
upon prohibition ground.
Senator Voorhees, speech in favor of
protection to home industries is giving
the Democratic editors much trouble.
They dare not read him out of the
party and they are compelled to 90
through much twisting and winding in
order to reconcile his position with the
party doctrine of free trade
Alexander II. Stephens, in his letter
accepting the Democratic nomination
for Governor of Georgia, cites the fol
lowing as one Of the principles which
constitute the party's creed Of political
faith: y jealous care of the right of
election by the people. Absolute
acquiescencc in the decisions Of the
majority, the vital principle of Repub-
lies from which there is no appeal but
to force, the vital principle and imme-
diate parent of despotism."
In an interview in Chicago cx-Sena-
tor Macdonald, of Indiana, stated it to
be his belief that things looked very
promising for the Democracy. He
thought enough Congressman would
be gained in the Northern States to
give the party control of the next
House Of Representatives. He had
little hope, however, Of Il Democratic
victory in New York State on account
of continuance of the same condition
of things which had brought disaster to
the party in recent years.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02

The Presidents veto of the River
and HarbOr Bill yesterday was an act
that will meet with the hearty APPROX
al of the country. A bill with such an
iniquitous squandering of the public
funds has rarely passed one National
Legislature. The appropriations that
were proper and right, to be obtained,
had to be coupled with those recognis-
ed as only "steals' and to defeat the
latter, all had to SO down together.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02

THE plank of the Republican Plat
form declaring in favor of dividing the
State into Senatorial and Representa-
tive districts, pleased the Gazette which
says:
"The Democratic party of New Cas-
tie county have long contended for
this change, and have practically
recognized it in their primaries by
appOrtioning the Legislative nominees
by districts throughout the county.
So, about the only good point in the
platform is stolen from the Democrats. p"
The DeIawarean however is omni-
ously silent on the subject. Lets hear
from it.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02

the people to leave for their homes,
several of our town folks experienced
considerable difficulty in catching hacks.
Quite number of them went up the
road about a-half mile in order to get
in the hacks and thus insure quicker
return to town, than if they remained
on the grounds to await their coming.
all got home. The preaching so far
has been good and the meetings well
attended and a good spiritual feeling
manifested, both on the part of the
religious and irreligious. There are
about siXty-five tents on the ground.
The camp will close on Friday morn
ing y
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02

THE Republican State Convention
at Dover on Thursday was harmonious
almost to a fault, the business before
the meeting having the appearance of
pre-arrangement rather than that spon-
taniety which gives life and zest to
political meeting. The factional fight
was impossible to control until one or
the other party should feel itself licked,
and this being once acknowledged,
the road to union and harmony was an
easy thing. The victors and the van
quished both felt the better for the re-
suit, and hence the convention partook
of the nature of "lovefeast" rather
than a wrangle. The whole delibara-
tions scarcely occupied two hours, con-
Guiding with an outburst of patriotic
song. The central committee who
held firm rein in strong hand in
driving their "coach and four" had
fixed on Albert Curry of Sussex as the
candidate for Governor, and the Coun-
ty Rights men who were in a majority
from Sussex, yielded their preference
for Benjamin F. Fooks in the interest
of harmony. There was really little
difference in the men as to their capa-
bilities or claims. Mr.. Curry is a
prominent farmer of unblemished char
acter, 65 years old, succeeding his
father on the old homestead, who was
likewise conspicuous in his calling.
Mr.. Curry has never been an Office
seeker but has served in positions of
honor, being one of the delegates to
the last National Convention, casting
his vote for Mr.. Blaine.
Washington Hastings, of Whining
ton who was nominated as the Con-
gressiOnal Candidate likewise by accla-
nation, is man of the people, a rep.
resentative of the business class, AZ
years old and endowed with considera-
BILE nervous force and tact. He has nc
experience in State craft, but like some
others who have preceded him of this
class, might, with his wide-awake quail
tues make a popular representative.
The Democratic Convention does mo-
meet for three weeks yet, thus giving
us a season of relief before the politica
cauldron is really set boiling.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02
DEATHS.

this town, July 2sIh. Emma in
fant daughter Of Peter +. and Sullc Truax
aged months
ROLPH.-Near Crumpton Nd July 9th Captain
John +. Rolph in his 9th year.
FINN.-Ncar BIackiSt0nS Cross Roads july 9TH
John Finn. aged - years.
FORD.-In Leipsc. June 23d. Nolan son Of James
T. and Hanna Ford. aged > wears
NAlLOR.-In Wilmington. July 25th. Virgil son
of Vim. W. and Emma NailOr aged 6 months
COLLINS.--AtB Breuford. July 10Th. Herman HAZEL
infant son of John NJ. and Sallie Collins. aged
) months.
MANNERING The writer made an error in the
notice Of the death Of the child of William II
and Fannie Mannering published last week
It should have been Ernest C., aged year died
June 2gth.
JONES.-At the residence of her mother Mrs
Catherine Wilcox. July 20th. Ttfie c. wife of
George W. Jones, aged y years, 10 months and
Is days
The deceased leaves a husband and little
daughter and though summoned IN the morning
of life TO enter the upper world She accepted the
call with peaceful confidenccin Him that leadeth
through the valley Of the shadow of death"
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02

The Creedmoor riAemen must have
looked with somewhat enviOus eyes
upon the number and magnitude of the
prizes offered at this years meeting at
Wimbledon. In addition to the rich
stakes for individual and team firing,
annually presented by the Queen, the
Prince of Wales, and the Government
departments, very valuable cups and
purses We're provided by many ccrpo-
rations and business firms. The aggre-
gate value of these prizes was more
than $4,000. A tenth or even a fiftieth
part of these rewards, offered at Creed
moor, would produce an instant pilgri-
mage Of rifemeR to that range from all
parts of the country.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02
GBs Smprna Times.
Smyrna, Del.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Aug. 2, 1882.

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Smyrna times., 1882-08-02

Reports received from various sec
tions of Virginia represent that the
protracted drought which has been so
destructive TO growing crops, has been
partially broken during the past two
days by the heaviest rains that have
fallen for months. In some localities
corn is not II hand high, and on lands
prepared for tobacco not n plant has
been seen. The outlook previous to
the rains was very alarming.
Smyrna times., 1882-08-02

LIQUOR AND SUPERsTITION.-V
many people do not understand the
cause Of the terrible persecution of the
Jews in Russia. 1t is principally this.
In this districts where it occurred and
is occurring the people are ignorant
and bigOted. Tine use of Intoxicating
liquors is more extensive than in any
other nation of Europe They are also
very superstitiOus. When Il misfortune
befalls them of any kind, the first thing
done is to drink deeply, and the next
to wreak their vengeance on some vic
tim, and it has become the common
thing to find that in Jew. A flood or
fire, sickness or failure of crops, is the
occasion for a prompt and brutal perse-
cution of these helpless people, and the
soldiers being drawn from the populace
join the mobs, so that before their Off
GERS can stop them the injury has been
dOne.--,NOrth american.