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National Republican., 1883-01-12
THE woMEN's LABOR LEAGUE.
Its Meeting Inst Night-NIrs. Smith Goe'
For Senator Vest, OF Missouri.

Its Meeting Inst Night-NIrS. Smith Gees
For senator Vest, OF Missouri
Tho meeting of the Woman's Labor league
last night was we'll attended. Mr.. Holmes, of
Kansas, made speech in which he said that
women had strong foothold in his'statc, and
done great work. resolution was adopted
which held that it had been customary to
appoint men to positions of examiners in all
competitive examinations, and that devia-
toh from this rule by the appointment of
women would be n great benefit to the civil
service, as women are eligible to fill
those positions. A strong address was
made by Mrs. McRea on woman and the pen
sion business, claiming they would succeed if
given chance. Mrs. Smith cited n Wash
ington letter and editorial published in the
IVOmdn's journal, of Boston, which spoke of
Senator Vest of Missouri, apd his attack on
the labOring women of the country. Mrs.
Smith, in the course of her remarks, said A
western senator, in speech before an assem-
blage of his constituents, has given scope to
his imagination, when contemplating the
awful condition of mundane affairs, when
women are allowed the privilege of voting.
He claims it to be against our civilization, and
pictures through his horror-struck imagina-
tion the idea of going home from the dusty
conflicts Of everyday life" to kiss female
justice of the peace or township constable in
petticOats
The honorable senator stops short of the
true index Ofhis meaning. He says nothing of
the liberty which she has conferred upon her
of paying taxes, supporting perhaps, family
of helpless children and assuming all the
duties which the conservative influences of
our civilization" imposes, without even the
consolng reflection that she is countenanced
by even the vicious support of another power
that arrogates the superior position Of ward
over her welfare and protection.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
For the Relief OF Settlers.

Hon. j. NJ. Woolworth, of Omaha, appeared
before the house committee on public lands
yesterday morning and advocated n bill for
the relief of settlers on the lands in Nebraska
granted to the st. Joseph and Denver City
railway, who have lost their titles by the
late decision of the supreme court. Mr..
WOolworth was counsel for the railway in the
suit referred to, and knowing all the hard
ships these poor people have suffered, has
come on to Washington to advocate this bill
for their relief
National Republican., 1883-01-12
"PATIENcE" Ar LINCOLN HALL.

To-NighVs Performance by the Operate
Association Gor the Benefit OF Bud Ecgle-
stoD's widow.
In reference to the performance of "Pa-
tience" by the oporatic association, for the
benefit Of the widow of the late Alex Eagle
ston, the gentlemen having the matter in
charge have been very successful in their ap-
peals to business men. These appeals have
been made, not upon the score Of temperance
but upon the ground of humanity, and TO
help widow in distress. The responses have
been liberal, the following merchants having
purchased q large number of tickets Wash
B. Williams, the furniture man; George
Timms q Co., clothing; Richard w. Barker
undertaken; James A. X. Moore, paper
hanger; Samuel Katzenstein, clothing; A.
Saks & Co., clothing; NJ. Goldsmith, jeweller.
It is understood that others will respond to-
day. The impending death of her father
having rendered it impossible for Miss Eva
Miller to assume the.part ofiPationce, that role
will be sustained by young lady from Balti-
more. IL is hoped every seat in Lincoln hall
will be filed, not only at the performance to-
night, but at the matinee tomorrow. II has
been determined to sell children's admission
tickets to the matinee at half price, and this
inducement should secure n large attendance
Of ladies and children. Seats may be secured
at Ellis's during the day.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
Tne Mooi Cnrrcrs.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l,-Rcpresentativcs
of the wood carvers associations of Philadel-
phia. New York, Boston, New Haven, and
Cincinnati met in this city to-day and organ
lied the National wood curvcrs' union of the
United States 1t is designed TO combine all
the associations in the country and make
them subject to one management. A COM
mittee was appointed to draft constitution,
which will be submitted to the convention to-
morrow for its approval. The main object of
the union is TO aid in the advancement Of the
Imluru.Ls of the crnlL thrnnghOnt tho rnnntrv
National Republican., 1883-01-12
Gen. nIcCIeIInn ana Fitl-.Iohn.

Gen, Mcclellan said yesterday to n re-
porter that he hardly expected that the pres
ent house would accord to Fitz-John Porter
the reinstatement ho is asking at the hands
of congress, but he is confident that the next
congress will "set him right" Fitz-John
Porter was present and expressed his salts
faction ut the action Of the senate, and ap-
peared to think that his case was ut last max
ing some headway. He has hopes and assur-
ances that the house will also pass his bill.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
The Letters on the Hawaiian Treaty.

The letter from the secretary of state in re-
sponse to the request from the house commit
tee on foreign affairs for information concern
ing the recent Hawaiian reciprocity treaty,
has been received by the committee, and will
be considered to-day. 1t is II confidential
communication from the State department..
The letter from the secretary of the treasury,
in response to q like request, is withheld at
the department for further information.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
nonth,s llIeomnnrnble Aeting.

BEaLIS, Jan. l1.-Edwin Booth opened his
engagement at the Resdcn2 theater here to-
night appearing as Hamlet. Tho house was
crowded and the performance was a perfect
success. Mr. Booth being repeatedly called
before tho curtain and fairly stOrmed with
applause Prince Frederick William, who
was present, remained until the conclusion of
Che play and frequently expressed to the di-
rector of the the thgater his admiration Of
Booth incompatible acting
National Republican., 1883-01-12
Cnntcsieh Senis.

BY vote of 2 to 6 in the house committee
on elections yesterday morning the following
resolution on the Lee-Richardson (South
Carolina) case was adopted:
Rcsoutd, That Samuel Lee have leave to with.
draw his papers, and that this case be dismissed
without prejudice.
The Coox.Cutts Gowa) case will be heard
before the first subcommittee ON Saturday.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
Mr.. SEXTON Sent For.

LONDON, Jan. 11.--Mr. Sexton will depart
for the United States in response
to request preferred by Mr.. Parnell, who had
received cable dispatch from President
Mooney, Of the American land league, asking
him to send Mr.. Sexton to attend n conven-
tion to he held in the United States in Febru-
nry for the purpose Of recognizing the Ame-
rican land league into national league
National Republican., 1883-01-12

executive committee Edwin A. Goodwin
chairman, George w, Evans w. G. Kcech,
H. x, Simpson, Robert =. Gctings. j, II.
Clear, James II, P9ge; uniform committee,
George W. Evans (chairman) j. o. Inuson, II.
X. Simpson, Il. A. Goodwin, James II. Clear;
building committee, Lieut. Oyster chairman,
j. o. Manson, j. il. RaIston The company
have received seven bids for building their
National Republican., 1883-01-12
Flacon Fnuciers.

NEW YoRT Jan, 1.-THE annual meeting
Of the federation Of homing pigeon fanciors
o.hu.r,ca was held in this city to-day, The
following officers were elected for the ensuing
u.I'. .. it.ulC C.upr " trossun, Of tPhiladcl-
pun. ..r. prt.idnt,J. IL. Ilufgu, ttbssttei
secretary Mrs. q, b. starr, OF the 'Homing
pigeon exchange treasurer, j. III. ID. Smoot.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
The pcnth Rnte In PrIsons.

Rather a curious lot Of figures is brought
together by DR.. Gill, of the Illinois peniten-
tiary, showing the death rate in the principal
state prisons of the country, The most aston
ishing variations are shown. Thus, among
New York prisons, while at Sing Sing the
trihe less than Z, at Auburn it is IL, and at
Clinton over 10, The lowest rate is 3 in
Wisconsin, and the highest ~ in Mississippi.
The shameful practice Of letting conyicts
National Republican., 1883-01-12
The 1TeIvlIle Uenrlnu.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. ia special from
Media, Pa, to the Times says Mrs. Melville
concluded her testimony at $3.50 o'clock to-
night, when the court adjourned until next
Wednesday. The judge said that he would
then privately examine the three children,
aftof which he would be ready to hear the ar
of counsel
National Republican., 1883-01-12
Collector FernnId,s nInIndv.

DANv1LLE, VA, Jan. 11.-Since he was adj
judged insane, w. L. Fernald, collector ofin-
tcrnal revenue, has been under special police
surveillance, but not confined. Arrange
ments have been made by which he will leave
tonight in care Of friend for New York for
medical treatment. His accounts have bc.u
examined by Special Agent Hall, and nothi :
was found wrong in the financial affairs of ii 3
plitp
National Republican., 1883-01-12

of Alexandria, Va Tho federation win be
rcorganized by dividing the states into dis
tricts in order to facilitate the flying Of
matches from long distances. Representa-
lives were present from Connecticut, Pcuu-
avlNnnin. Now York md Now IersoN.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
VIII Stanley yyhip DE Brazzn,

LONDON, Jan. ia correspondent writes
to the Times that probably the announcement
of Mr. stanley's indispositon was ruse, and
that there is every reason to believe that if
NJ De Brazza attempts to encroach he will
meet q warm reception.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
The Right Direction.


In their attempts to economize in expenses
at Washington the congressional committees
are aiming at tho big-salaried employees in
stead of the underpaid clerks, as has hereto
fore been tho habit. That is moving in the
right direction.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
The NniinnnI Rinn,-

The board ofdirectors ofthe National Rifles
elected on the Fourth inst, organized last night
as follows President, Col. J. o, P Burnside
recording secretary, H. X, Simpson; assist
ant, j, p. Page; corresponding secretary,
James IL, Clear; treasurer, James A. Sample I;
National Republican., 1883-01-12
Clark Mills Dying.

Mr.. Clark Mills, the eminent sculptor,
whose serious illness has already been men
toned in THE REPUBLICAN, sank rapidly
during yesterday, and his death was hourly
expected. At o'clock this morning he was
alive and that was all that could be said. lie
has been unconscious and does not appear to
snller.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
Oncnn stenmer ArrIvnIa.

terranean ports, Joe Ferens from Swansea,
and Memnon from Rio Janeiro
PORTLAND, Me- Jan, 1l.-Polynesian from
Liverpool.
BosToN, Jan. 11.--Caledonia from Meditcr-
rapean ports
QUEENSTOWN, Jan. 11.-England from New
York.
LONDON, Jan. 11--Franco from New York.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
Ahnnt ChInn,a nIen

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 11.-The Russian
authorities are ignorant of the reported dis
covery of two men of the crew of the Jean
nette mentioned in the letter of Mr.. West,
the American artist.
National Republican., 1883-01-12

work in mines md upon railways caHtas
irightlul lcaih rates in several southern s'n'"t
but the New Hampshire figure Is 45, for W at
reason does NOT appear The rate N Mn a-
chusat,8 is 10, IN Maine 10. Ia Vermont -,
and in Connecticut - Pennsylvania hlt6
iu the west and 1i in the cast di i.tr.c., and tho
iat' IS generally very low in the states o. the
northwest.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
Dldn,t KNOW IL Was Londed.

GALVESTON, Jan. 1l.-Tho Ne,rs Bryan
special says Joe Cooper, young man, was
accidentally shot to-day by n companion while
examining pistol supposed to be empty.
National Republican., 1883-01-12
An IlnrthmnIso in uIInoIs.

CAIRO, Jan. 11.-A very sharp and heavy
earthquake shock was felt here this morning
at 1:25, lasting about five seconds. No damage
,vns dnna
National Republican., 1883-01-12
No Action Yet.

The senate committee on the District of
Columbia held meeting yesterday, but took
National Republican., 1883-01-12
rhc C.ns nInn,a TrnnI,Ic.

Chief Clerk Bailey, of the house, the sub
jcct of a committee ofinquiry on account of his
interest in gas stock, will not be interviewed.
He says he can see no reason for tho resOlu-
tion Of inquiry in his case, except it be to got
him out ofhis clcrkship which he has held
for over thirty years Mr.. Bailey is 20
years old, and looks like u man who could
stand the small amount of trouble this inves-
tigatiOn is likely to give him, though both
Mr.. klot2 and Mr.. Murch are evidently very
much in earnest in the matter. SO far as
could be learned there is nothing
charged or expected to be proven
except that Mr. Bailey and his
family are considerably interested in gas
stocks, and that he has favored the gas COM
pany 50 far as an individual convenient to
congress may do when legislation is pending.
II will, perhaps, be made TO appear that Mr..
Bailey has obliged his superior officers by
going on their bonds, and it may be that
other personal connections will be made the
subject of suspicion. Mr.. Klot2 seems to be
after the gas company rather than Mr.. Bailey,
while Mr.. Murch apparently regards the
clerk as the offender Bailey is originally
from Maine. There is evidently no eXpocta-
tion that anything will result from the reso-
luton or the committees inquiry.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-11-22
Coloring Diamonds

Some YER, interesting and lr,,,o-,,,.
evrcrimen,s with dl,,,o,1s ta,o %
Gently been made at tho Paris ACADIA
nv Of sciences. An experie,ood d,.-
mond merchant Lopght a e,o whi,o
diamond for four thousand siv hun
ared dollars one morning y. v.shcd
II with soan and wafcr whom ,b,,
was his co1.,orna,ion r. find tho, &,
had turned vcfI,w which s.r, ,s
value down :, cigbt hunJr,J dollar
Tho matter v.,. Lropch, =, tho ,,,o,,
tanof the aragcuy anil c,r.r,s s,I,
mi,tcl a rorort which sbaw.J ina,
diamond Whitening il a frapd easv 70
,rc,rurIf-h and .,. c,g, ., l,,oc, u,.
rlungiry a v.II,w diamond into 81,
aniIinr violet Jv. Il l.ro,pcs vhi,o
ybfI. at IN. s,r,n ,i,,c 3, I...ca ,oi,ho,
ia traDsrarcnrv nor nriIIiarc, T.,
fact ON makipg tho c,r.riu,.n, tho
e,pcrts had IN n f.w mirut.s ,r,,a.
formed seyoraI v.ll,y, s,,,cs into ,rh,,
a,,,,,rcd ra,grIe,crt whit. s,a,c. ~,
e,.,.f,,d ,.,lYo T,Lo , ,.,rra,, H.
,,,rJ ji,, 81, c,.,r, i,,, r, -. a.
,,,, ,.;,,,, i,.l. ,,,st /, ,,f,,, ,,,,a- :,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-11-22
Tho Mother.

Though Iost in tho whirlpool Of passion,
Though high on the pathway 10 fame,
When hopes Of our innocent childhood
Have melted away 20 a name,
One thought, like gem amid ruins,
VIII dazzle our eyes with its 10y,
And bring back the sweet words she utteredi
"You'll think Of your mother, my boy"
Youll think OF the love that she shOwefed,
Unihiling by day and by night;
Youll sigh for tho sweet, goodnight kisses,
Tho eyes with their meek, loving lightl
And whether hiss pathway be- pleasant,
Or robbed of each rosebud Of joy,
Your heart back 10 her still will journey
You u think Of your mother, my bOyl
Wherever tho smiles Of Il mother
Have rolightened a heart and H. care,
Code blessing has hallowed that rooftTesl
glimpse oi sweet hraven il there!
Though further the years lure us onward,
They cannot her mern'ry destroy;
In silence and tears all uubilden
You'u think Of your mother, my boyl
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-11-22
Principal Battles Of the War.

Following are the dates Of the prin.
ciual battles Of the civil war. who
commanded in each. and the number
killed on both sides.
Bull Run fhrst July q. .lsGl: North
Gen. Mcdowell. killed. s-l: south
Gen. Beaurcgard. Killed. unknown
shiloh, April :. l.G2. North. Gen
Grant. KILLED. 1875. south. Gen. 4. ;.
Johnston: killed. l7l-. seven Pima
and Fair oaks. Nav 81 and June
l~G1: North. Gen. Mcclellan: killed
-4n. south. Gen. i. J.. Johnston. killed
2-r1. Antictam. sept. H. and Il. l-G2
North. Gen. Mcclellan: killed, 2olO
South. Gen. Lee. killed. $500. Chan
ccllorsyillc. Nav , and 3. Is64: North
Gen. Hooker. KILLED. 1912: South
Gen. Jackson. killed. 1851. Gettys
burg. July !. > and 2. 1863: North
Cen Meade. killed g-S3. South
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-11-22
An ImnerIaI Hog.

Peter the great must have been a
pleasant companion at dinner. When
he and his consort dined together they
were waited on by page and the em-
press fay0rte chambermaid. Even
at larger dinners he bore uneasily the
presence and service Of what he called
listening lacqueys. His taste was not
AN imperial one. lie loved, and most
frequently ordered, for his own cspec.
ial enjoyment, "A soup with four cabba.
ges in 1t; Cruel; pig, with some cream
Tor sauce; cold roast meat, with pick
led cucumbcrs or salad; lemons and
lamprcys; salt meat. ham and Lin.
burRh cheese. Previously TO addressing
himself 10 the "consummation" Of this
supply he took glass Of aniseed wa
ter. At his rcpast he quaffed quass,
sort Of beer, which would have dis,
gustcd an Egyptian, and he finished
with Hungarian or French wine lie
is described as eating rudely with Q
sort Of swilling noise" quite appro
pirate accompaniment Of such an i'm.
perial hogs feeding,
But Peter wasn't crank at his
meals alone. Strange stories are told
Of his brutal and ferocious eccentrici.
ties. On one occasion, for instance
Peter and his cOnsort arrived at Stuth.
Of, in Germany, for the night The
owner Of the country house at which
they stopped readily agreed 70 give
them a small bedroom, the selection Of
which had been made by the emperor
HIM self. II was room without stove
or fireplace, had a brick floor, the
walls were bare and the season being
one Of rigorous winter adiNiculty arose
"a 10 warming this chamber. The
host soon solved the difficulty Sever.
al casks Of brandy were cmptied on the
floor, the furniture being first remov.
ed, and the spirit was then set FIRE TO
The Czar screamed with delight as he
saw the sea Of flames and smclled th
odor Of Cognac The FIRE was nc
sooner c1tinguished than the bed wu
replaced, and Peter and Catherine
straightway hctook themselves 10 their
rcpuse, and not only slept profoundly
al! night in this gloomy bower. amid
the fumes and steams 81 burnt brandy,
but rose In the morning thoroughly
refreshed and delighted with ,heir
couch and the yapors which had cur
tanned their rcposc.
From that time forth a preparatiye
to repose with Peter was 70 fumigate
his chamber with burnt brandy.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-11-22
HUMOROUS.

That prisoner has very smooth
countenance." said the judge TO the
sheriff. Yes" said the sheriff, he
was ironed just before he was brought
in"
A sherry cobbler will never mend
your old shoes.
A regular kIdnapper - Soothing
syrup.
Why the rabbits escaped.-His lord
ship CATER missing his tenth rabbit):
IN tell you what is, Bagster, your
rabbits are all two inches too short
hercabouts"
"No, sir" said Fogg, u never knew
Brown 70 mislcad or deceive anybody
in his life No, sir; fact is, he couldn't
Nobody would believe anything he
ever said"
Little Aggie's sister had invited her
best young man 10 tea There was a
lull in the conversation. which was
broken by the inquisitiye Aggie:
Papa, is dose fedders ober Mr. Wob-
binson's moufT
yes" said the drummer watching
rival at hotel; its his first trip
this way. Don't you see. be isn't on
Girting terms with the table girl?"
A young man who went to the late
war hcgan his first letter 10 his sweet
heart after this fashion: My dear
Julia Whenever am tempted TO do
wrong think Of you. and say, Get
thee behind me. satan"
Sick man-"What' a female physi-
clan | want a doctor, 10 make me
we'll not a woman. 10 make love 10
me" Female physician (hashfully)-
I promise to do neither"
Gentlemen" said the Texas man in
the restaurant when the waiter dumped
a plate Of hot soup down his back,
gentlemen. don't laugh" As he had
risen t. his feet and drawn two re-
yolyors his wishes were respected.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-11-22
4 Cuban Execution.

Arriving at the foot Of the platform
the death sentence was again read, and
the "alguacil dc corte'' corresponding
10 our sheriff asked the prisoner II he
had anything 10 say 10 the people He
merely shook his head, by way Of reply,
and was at once seated. his legs tied
and his arms pinioned. with the hands
crossed on his breast. and the collar Of
the garrote fixed about his neck. At
this point Of the proceedings the
"yerdugo" pulled from his person a
long. bright knife. and handed it TO the
police who were present 4 black cap
was then drawn over the prisoners
face. and the priests began TO recite the
"Crcdo." When they came to the
words, Ills only Son" the "verdugo,"
hy a swift and dexterous turn Of the
lever. launched the soul Of the poor
wretch into eternity. There was but a
momentary quiver Of the limbs and a
Strengthening Of the form, then all was
still. for the man was stone dead. The
mode Of punishment is far more merci-
ful than the hidcous and bungling per-
farmances frequently gone through
with at our gibbcts.
The troops then wheeled into column
and marched away to beat Of drums,
and now came the strange sequel 10
this dismal spectacle.
As soon rs the ground was cleared
one Of the police went forward and,
seizing the "verdugo." arrested him for
murder, hurrying him 20 the prison
where the "Juzgado" were still
assembled Placing him in their midst
he accused him Of having killed man.
and denounced him as murderer. The
Judge asked him what he had to say in
answer to this charge,
"It is true" replied the "verdugo,"
'that killed the prisoner. hut deny
being a murderer. for, although CON-
mitted the act charged" displaying his
arms with the badge, Il did il in the
cause of justice and in pursuance Of
the law. ell of which was compelled
10 do by virtue Of my Office
"The accusef is innocent, and is dis
charged. answered the court. and thue
The formula Of Spanish law was satis
fied. --Philadetphia Press,
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Something Of Hotel Life.

Gossipping about the hotels Of New
York and the costly habits which they
stimulate, the "Lounger' of the Tri-
bune touches upon hidden feature Of
hotel life thus: MANY a guest is in
debt and cannot get away from his no
tel Many a woman, apparently inde
pendent and fortunate, is wondering
while she smiles with visitors, how she
can get her trunks away from the estab.
lishment. and what person in the house
she shall strike for loan and at what
sacrifice People often look into the
tenement houses and think that the
people must live very miserable there
but l wonder IL they are not happier
homes than some of these large hotels,
where every week comes the repri
mand that 5000 or more is due and the
rules Of the house imperative"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-11-22
Two Hatehes.

One day.when our Rufus Hatch was
waiting at the depot. on his recent ex-
cursion. for train. he heard his name
pronounced, and discovered that Il was
applied to man who seemed a bit
under the influence of liquor. Walk
ing up TO him. Rufus asked
els your name HatchT'
"You betr'
go is mine. Perhaps we are dis
family related"
The man looked him all over. rubbed
his eyes and looked again, and finally
replied:
"It's so blamed distant that Ill new
er own it, Wall Street Netcs,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-11-22
Could We But Know.
Could we but know

Could we but know
ITO land that onds our dark, uncertain travel,
Wbe'c lie those happier hills and meadows
low -
All If beyond tho spirits inmost cavil
Aught of that county could we surely know
Who would not goi
Might we but hear
The lowering angels high imagined chorus,
Or CATCH botimes, with wakeiul eyes and
clear,
One radiant vista Of the realm before us.
With one rapt moment given to SEQ and hear,
All. who would loar1
Were we quite sure
To Hnd the peerless friend who left US lonely
Or there, by some celestial stream ns puro,
To gaze in eyes that here were lovo-lt only
This weary mortal coil, were we quito sure,
Who would endured
- Edmund c. Siedmdn.