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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14
More Old Women than Men.

II is a curious fact tha, the mum.
her Of women who reach one hundred
years and upward is nearly double that
uf long-liycl men. remarks the Buffalo
Cmrjer. They lead less exposed. and
often more regular lives than their
husband, and brothers. and II their
constitutions are not broken during
their FIRST half century. are likely to
attain a good old age II is only neces-
sary 10 look around in any community
to verify this fact. Certainly Buffalo
furnishes no exception to the rule.
out Of the seven or eight thousand
Fraduatc- Of Harvard college since
l6i2, only four have actually risen to
par, while a Gfth lacked a fortnight Of
completing his century 50 few per.
sons reach one hundred years Of age
and the stories Of great longevity are
so exaggerated that Sir George Corn.
wall Lewis boldly declared a few wears
a." 'tif'N tl' Wv fNft a. VI h4lf NUN
drcl years. OF course this statement
was little piece Of counter-extraya.
gancc but it is certain that fewer per.
sons live to reach the age Of one hun.
dred than is popularly supposed Out
Of the many thousand Revolutionary
soldiers and their widows on the gov.
cTnmcnts rolls. two or three entered
and even passed the second decade Of
their second century, and these are the
oldest American cases. English seven.
tcenth century annals tell Of countess
Of Desmond who. at the age Of one
hundred and forty, was in the habit
of climbing trees TO pick cherries, but
IL is to he feared that this old lady
was given to pulling the long bow
about her birthday.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.

It has been found that sunlight has
4 considerable action upon glass. Col
Drlcss glass, for example, has become
yellow, and light yellow. green and
blue have turned 10 the darker or mel
low shades Of those colors, while cof-
fee-colored glass has been known to
materially change 10 rose and amber in
the short space Of five years.
A correspondent Of the Troptoa A9-
ftculturist says regarding the destruc-
ton Of ants: "Take white china
plate and spread thin covering Of
common lard over It. Place IL on the
shelf or other place infested by the
troublesome insects. You will be
pleased with the result Stirring up
every morning Is all that is needed TO
set the trap again"
DR.. Cullen, Of Kundwa, on exami-
ming 40 railway officials for color
blindness, in order to determine
whether they were physically qualified
for the positions that had been assign
ed % them, found among the half
breeds (EuropeansJ l.G per cent.
among Mohammedans 1872 per cent,
and among Hindoos 3.lG per cent. suf-
fcring from this defect Of Daltonisrn.
Among AL boys he found 2.jl per
cent incapable Of distinguishing color,
and among sixty girls none.
At German ultramarine manufac-
tory, managed by pupil Of Liebig, the
director has observed that for forty
four years none Of his workmen have
ever suffered from consumption. lie
attributes their immunity to the fact
that the process Of manufacture in
wolves the constant production Of sui
phuric acid, hy the burning Of sulphur.
Accordingly be suggests a new method
Of treatment for consumptiye patients.
by bringing them into an atmosphere
moderately charged with sulphuric
acid.
Dr. Gcnzmer states that the sense Of
touch is present in infants at birth. al.
though the faculty Of feeling pain is
slowly developed, and is clearly iadi-
Gated only after the child has reached
the age Of four or five weeks: smell
and taste are not distinguishahle In the
first, or, at latest. the second day Of
life; light is quickly perceived immeli-
atcly after birth, but evidences Of com
rlctc visual power do not appear for
four or five weeks. and il is only after
four or five months that colors are
clearly distinguished.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

An Empress whims.

The Empress Josephine, the first
Wife of the first Napoleon, had $l20,-
700 for her personal expenses, but this
sum was not sufficient, and her debts
increased to an appalling degree. Not
withstanding the position of her hus-
band, she could never submit to either
order or etiquette in her private life.
She rose at o'clock. Her toilet con-
sumed much time, and she lavished
unwearied efforts on the preservation
and establishment of her person. She
changed her linen three times a day
and never wore any stockings that
were not new Huge baskets were
brought to her containing different
dresses, shawls and hats. From these
she selected her costume for the day
She possessed between 800 and 400
shawls, and always wore one in the
morning, which she draped about her
shoulders with unequaled grace. She
pulCudStu tll lnul were Drought TO ntT,
no matter at what price. The even
ing toilet was as careful rs that Of the
morning; then she appeared with flow
ers, pearls or precious stones in her
hair. The smallest assembly was al
ways an occasion for her to order a
new costume, in spite of the boards of
dresses in the various palaces. Bona
parte was irritated by these cXpendi-
lures he would fly into passion, and
his wife would weep and promise to
be more prudent, after which she would
go on in the same way. 1t is almost
incredible that this passion for dress
should never have exhausted itself.
After the divorce she arraycd herself
with the same care, even when she saw
no one. She died covered with rib
bons and pale rose.colored satin.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14
4 Hard Life.

Tho ,varae,a rate of ,y,gcg racciycI
L,. tho 1ah,ror in ireland CIV. ,.co-ro..
noDJen, ia ah,ut ninc sbiIIinos , wool.
nm, of ,bia sprn bo h,s ~ cou-so .,
keen himself and his family He often
has 10 nav from thirty shillings 70 two
pounds a wear for his little cabin and
perhaps n miserable match of ground
around II on which he rainfulIv tolls
-,vban no Il luckv c,,,,,,b :, Inv. {,
:, or,v, ro.,,oos +, ,,,,,. c,sog
man povs "a r,,cb "a fopr ror,Js ,
wear for bis cabin In c,nsiI.r,I1c
,r,,lor ~ ;,.,,roos tho I,to-o- ,,h,
ia not in co,s,,,, c,,,,l,,.r,or, ~.
gages IN giya \ d,y.s vort c,cb wool.
"a tho ron, ~ bis bo,,so Tbis ,rr,,oo-
mont sorno,ir,os ,c,s b,-sbIy ,o,i,.,
him Tho farmer yyho b,s1 1ot bi,, bis
I'm, doos NJ, rorh,,s u,,,, bis ,,ro-
dr-i,o a oonsiJo-o,Io mr., &c ,ho ro,-
and dooa u,,,t :, =, s,,ri,,.,;,,o ,ad =,
barro., ,,.bo, ,,,.o. ,-o =, ho,- hi,,,
est Tho lahoror hos to t,r, on, ,ho,
,,d .irot "a. 81. r.;,,.,,, -.
;, ~ ;,o-a.o1 -. -, -. -,
~. Ia. ,.;-,nau, :, -, -.
r,c,,.ror, Gov ri. ,,isoroiIo ho,ooa,oaJ,
,orr ,,i.or,,,o st. {, 81. {.
v;o,yoi iron, ,ho orts;do :, !. a.,,n
lon.sided wigwam bni,t If storos and
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

persons In this country who think OF
the Irish agricultural laborer as Of a
man going about perpetually with a
bottle OF whisky in his hand, and ready
mt every opportunity to lift the mouth
of the bottle TO his lips. | wonder
whether such persons have ever CON
sdered what the price of n bottle OF
whisky-even of the rawcst and vilest
whisky-.would be, and how many
such bottles the Irish peasant could
treat himself TO in the course of year
out of the surplus Of his wages? The
truth Is that the laborer OF this class
very seldom drinks spirits or porter
unless when somebody better off than
himself Is generous enough 10 stand
him treat. Nor can he easily keep
himself warm by less dangerous means
than the swallowing Of strong drinks
For more than half the year in some
places he finds it very hard to get fuel
for his poor little household fire, and is
often dependent on the brush wood or
rotten sticks which his wife and his
daughter may gather from the roadside
or the ditchcs
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14
A Good Excuse.

"Hello, Johnny. why amt you at
school. today" asked friend of little
Johnny Gillyllower, who was hanging
about ont Of sight.
"Oh, didn't want to 90 to-day. I
didn't think it would be a good day in
school, said Johnny. as he dashed his
top on the top Of that of another boys.
"Why, what do you mean by that 80
asked the man. becoming somewhat in
terested
"Well, you see. Professor Tarheel,
our teacher, has been going to see old
Sam Blacks daughter. just across the
street from our house. lie went 10
church, last night, TO see her home.
and Mirandy mittener him. didn't
think it would be a good. healthy day
in school. to-day, especially for n boy
Of spirit, who IS always making mis-
takes" and the boy went trotting of
down town. ST. Joe. Gasette.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14
A Cool Proposition.

An INDECENT woman came to a
prominent Austin physician an asked
a remedy for her husbands rheum.
atism. The doctor gave her a pre-.
scription, and told her:
Get that prepared at the drugstore.
and rub II well over your husbands
back. If It does any good come and
let me know. I've got a touch Of
rheumatism myself"
She vas an INDECENT woman
when she came. but was an indignant
woman when she left.--lSifrings.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14
Fashion Notes.

Even mantles are made of plaid
stuffs.
Double faced ribbons are again in
style.
Cashmere is popular early dress
fabric.
Rose Of Egypt is one of the rarest
Shades.
Chine patterns in dress goods are in
great favor.
Gay colors in costumes are worn only
in the house.
Bottle green velvet trims ecru cash
mere admirably.
Poppies or lilies are the accepted
corsage bouquets.
Brides dresses are made with elegant
simplicity this season.
Plush boots, foxed with kii. are
not very pretty novelty.
All elegant street dresses are stylish,
dark or neutral tinted.
Summer dress goods are exceedingly
beautiful IN nearly all materials.
Enormous brass candlesticks are now
used on fashionable dinner-tables.
Gold thistles and gold burrs are the
latest millinery and hair ornaments.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14
SUNST ROKE.
Prevention and Treatment OF this sum
msT Evil.

msr Evn.
>unstrokc. says the New York board
81 health, is caused by excessive heat.
and especially If the weather is mug.
~" II is more apt 70 occur on tho
second, third or fourth day Of a heated
term than on the first. Loss Of sleep.
worry. excitement. close sleeping
rooms, debility. abuse Of stimulants,
predispus" 20 IT, Il is more apt -
attack those working in the sun, and
especially between the hour, Of eleven
O'Clock in the forenoon and four O'Clock
IN the afternoon. on hot days wear
thin clothing. Have as cool sleeping
rooms as possible Avoid loss II slccy
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

Amber. topaz, and nil yellow stones
are in vogue for ornamental jewelry.
Chicken own-the color of the new
ly hatched-is the latest shade Of yei-
low
Jerseys, composed of both silk and
wool, are much worn over skirts of
muslin, silk, foulard, satecn and other
materials.
The requisite dash of yellow in a
white toilet is sometimes given by
wearing an amber necklace and amber
bracelets, or with yellow topaz jeweIry.
New slippers are made in short bead
embroidered toes, cut high at the heel
with straps around the ankle and tied
upon the instep with wide ribbon, in
neat bow.
y quaint little head-dress is of black
lace, quite full two rows, one falling
front, one back full loops of geranium-
red ribbon on the top, and two each
side, with quillings of the lace.
Outlining in fancy work is now
very popular for shams, Tides, and bibs,
bureau covers and splashers 1t is
greatly favored because of the rapidity
with which it can be executed.
Deep bunting collars wrought in
striking designs of lace work, are cho-
sen as becoming completion to some
toilettes. They are worn long enough
to answer the purpose of a small cape.
Tennis suits are made of all sorts of
gay wooden material, in stripes and
plaids. A combined tennis suit of
bright blue and red, trimmed with
Russian embroidery, and a hat to
match, is very effective.
The prediction that satin would 60
out of use was an error, for while gros-
grains are leading for street wear, sat.
ins are found as acceptable as ever for
the rich and dressy costumes worn in
doors.
The natural hucs Of flowers have
never been more admirably depicted
than they now are in the new brocad-
ed silks at distance many of these silk
designs would be mistaken for hand
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

Time, the destoyer Of most things
gives 10 violins an almost indefinite
value and importance, The Joan Car.
limo violin is 800 years old. and is in
an almost perfect state Of preserva.
ton. Two thousand dollars is a COM
mon price for a Stradivarius. On one
occasion 1900 acres Of land was given
for a Stainer violin. and. as portions of
the city of Pittsburg are now built
upon the land, 1t may well be said to
have been the largest price ever paid
for violin.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

A somewhat remarkable dwelling is
TO be constructed for an eqeentric per
sonage Of Penn. II is td he entirely
of iron. even to the doors md window
sashes The mantels are 70 be Of pol
ished steel and the iloos Of polished
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

a few years ago chimney made Of
paper would have seemed a preposter-
Gus absurdity. Yet a chimney of paper
pulp, fifty feet high, has lately been
put up at Brcslau, in Germany Com
pressed paper pulp is one of the least
iniiammablc Of substances, and Is now
generally recognized as superior 10 iron
~ a material for nrc-proof doors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

Mr.. J. X. Parkinson, of Cincinnati.
who was recently admitted to practice
in the supreme court Of the United
States, Is probably the only deaf and
dumb lawyer ever admitted TO that
court. He has had an extensive prac-
tice as Il patent lawyer. and is said to
be both accurate and ready.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

The combined efforts Of four police
men were recently required to carry
into the House Of Commons petition
in favor Of closing public houses on
sunday--onc of the largest documents
of the kind ever presented 20 Parlia-
ment. 1t contained 59O,332 signatures
upon "A continuous roll Of paper, which
was 1882 yards long and weighed $50
pounds.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

The crayhsh Is receiving scientific
and editorial attention in the South.
When he burrows In back yards and
cutters he affords much diversion 10
the small boy, who labOriously fishes
for him by dangling "A string baitcd
with gristlc down the hole and Jerking
him out when he clinchcs mOrscl
lie is also employed in bisque soup, u
the delight Of gourmands, and he is
really valuable crustaccan when thus
served. In return for these courtcsics
the crayiish makes the springtime
warm for planters by honcycombing
their lcyccs as fast as they build them.
One crayGsh burrow may be the start
ing point Of leak which viii in an
hour widen 10 a crcyassc and let food
pour over miles Of cultivated land.
There seems 10 be no means Of sup
pressing either him or his subtcrrancan
industry, and he has now grown to be
terror. Hot water, paris green, and
other dcath-dcaling agents have been
employed in vain, and the afflicted land
owners, whose lcyccs and reyctements
are the sole barriers between them and
destruction, are appealing to science
for a hane which viii cncctually pre-
vent crayiish engineering. In Califor.
MIA the gopher, species Of marmOt,
has long been the plague Of farmers
and gardeners. In portions Of Texas
the buffalo gnat and rcdbug have de-
stroycd herds, or compelled their re.
moyM from tracks otherwise favorable.
Against these there is neither remedy
nor satisfaction. The southern planter,
whom the crayGsh has drowned out,
has at least one recourse. He can cat
him
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

cast-iron tiles or stout iron plates bolted
to the iron jOists. The hollow walls are
to be arranged 10 act as chimneys, ven.
tilators and conductors Of heat 90 yari.
Gus parts Of the house. Expansion
and contraction from the effects Of
heat and cold are to DC obYiated BY
having breaks in the iron at intervals
which will be filled in with rubber
Fire risks on that house ought to be
light.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

Olcomargarine, it seems. is not the
only or the most disagrccable imitation
Of butter which finds a place in the
market. There Is an abomination called
"sucinc," made from the fat Of hogs
which was the cause, not long since,
Of prostrating an entire family At
Cleveland with trichinosis. The proper
punishment for the vcndcr Of such an
article would be to compel him to cat
It.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

An experimental barn has been com
pleted at Amherst college Massachu-
sets, The large stables have cement
floors and sides, in which cattle are to
be kept while experiments in feeding
are going on. The cement is 20 pre-
vent any loss in manure. Space is re-
served for a capacious silo, and in an
annex are an engine and machinery
for cutting and cooking feed. In
wing is piggery consisting of twenty
apartments, each with a door opening
into the alley. and the porkers who are
being tried with various kinds of food
will be invited to stand upon a port.
able platform scale every day.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

One Robert Griffin, Of London, is
afraid that the earth will not be large
enough to hold the inhabitants it will
have some years hence. The New Or
leans Ptcayune suggests that Robert is
living In a very crowded part of the
world. Set him down on an American
prairie and he viii not feel so punched
up in his mind as he does at the pres
cnt moment
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

The American CUiffrGtgT asserts that
"the tendency Of population toward
the cities. where thousands yanly cx-
pcct to get rich without work, contains
elements Of danger. In 1870 one-thir-
tieth Of the population Of the United
states lived in cities; 1850, less than a
century later. nearly onc-fourth Of the
population was found in cities. Busi.
ness panics and commercial revulsions
alone seem to turn the tide country
ward. 1t would seem that the comfort
and comparative independence of rural
life would attract many from the sham
and glitter Of metropolitan existence
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-06-14

Tho French do not seem To De
troubled with scruplcs against yiyi-
section. In Paris. not long ago, a pro
fcssor Of natural history announced
that he intended to make som" expert
mcnts on quiycTing flesh. For this
purpose he procured a rabbit. skinned
it alive. nailed II on a board by the
paws, and proceeded to cut holes in the
wrctchcd animal by way Of illustrating
his theories. This sickcning exhibition
rk place before a class Of young girls.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-09-20
National Notes,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-By an order o
the second assistant posimaster-general to
the effect that on September Both, the
Star Route from Niabara to Fort Randall,
Dakota, has been discontinued. J. X.
Miner was the lowest bidder for supplying
the service on this route, and was awarded
the contract, which was afterwards annull-
ed because. o: technical imperiections.
The reason given at the postoffice depart
ment for the abolition OF the route, is that
since the date OF the advertisement for
proposals, the railroad system in that sec.
ton has been extended so greatly that tie
necessity for Star Route service no longer
exists.
The report of the committee appointed
by the secretary of the treasury to investi-
chitect Hill, was given out for publication
to-day. Some Of the findings OF the com.
mttee are severe on Hill, and his resigna-
tion is freely talked of.
The secretary Of the treasury will proba-
bly, make another bond cali Wednesday or
Thursday. II is thought the amount will
BIZ $50, 900 600.
Secretaries Chandler and Lincoln were in
consultation to-day in reference
to sending relief to the Gree
lev party. II Is impossible
at this writing to state positively what con-
clusion was reached, but II is understood
tbat information has been received that the
Greeley party Is supplied with provisions
sufficient to sustain them tor over ayear
yet and there is consequently no necessity
ior starting relief expedition this fall.
By direction of the president, Cade l.
Beebe, of the fourth-class United STAG es
military academy, has been dismissed from
Cos f0r n
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-09-20
The Celebrated Solar Tip S.
BROTHERS.

and was ready to Withstand u siege against
all enemies, and perhaps that was the idea
OF the architect, that Christianity should be
so strongly entrenched as to defy the devil
and all bis hosts. stepped within the
portals of that grand church (Trinity
cburcb) last Sunday. The organ filled the
great edifice with its peels OF sacred music
and voices chanted anthems TO the Most
High in such sweet strains that the heart of
the most hardened sinner would have melted
In repeni ance OF wrong-d0iDg. L looked
for an entrance into that sacred temple.
The doors before me were closed. The
stairwsy was not, and placaTd was placed
conspicuously there with large letters in
forming the visitor that the 'seaLs i'm the
the parquet was not ascertaiped.
Boston is 9 superb city! l never before
appreciated its just CLAIMS for admiration.
Within the last few vears-since the great
fire-Boston has made such strides in metro
politan improvements that person whose
impressions Of 1t were formed fifteen or
twenty years ago would fail to recognize IL
now. Commonwealth avenue, Tor its
length, is, l believe, the finest street in
America. 1t is about one mile long, go
feet broad, with park In the centre through
its entire length i25 feet In breadth, lined
with shade trees and with seats convenient
dy arranged for affordiDg place of pleasant
resort in summer, with ample shade ard
room for promenade. The buildings that
adoru this magnificent thoroughiare are
the finest residences in the country, varied
in architecture and sffordipg 10 the visitor
q pleasing study in, IL [ may so call 1t,
moderv aesthetics in the way Of house.
building. In this respect Ii tar surpssses
Fifth avenue 10 New York. where the build
ings become tiresome from ssmeness,
respondence Of the Republican.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-09-20
An Jnterestsas Case.

since the days OF King Solomon and King
Philip more interesting child case has not
been before judge than case that was
before Judge Burke yesterday. The appli-
cant, Louis Muhler, who is the father Of the
child in question. sued out writ Of habeas
corpus against the Rev. William FelsiDg
for the purpose Of taking from him the Gus
tody Of little Nettie Muhler, the daughter
OF The applicant. The iscts ere that more
than two years ago the vile Of Louis
sidsS ls'vi'g gIa,ssn the .5s,snsd sca%..ncas Ses-
with eleven children on he hands, the
youngest ofwhom was Nettie, the child Ia
question, and who vas q iitise.oyer 2 years
old The Rev. William Felsing and bis
wife he'd ,compsssiOn, and with the hearty
consent Of the iafber, took little Neitie and
adopted her - their Own chfid. More than
fenderly cared for the child and became ~
foncly sotscbed 10 ber ~ II she we're their
own. TIE child siag loved them A. dearly
a. an inn sosnt aneti can love those who
minister 40 tLe sants sf an orphan.
Recently. the father married again, and
the vife of <he minister died IN HE abseuce.
sincs vhics the father has eooci nded 20
take his essild bsoE. notyithsts nding he
4 sd given h,1 written sg-remeat that the
n ipisifr sherst ksep the child. 30 ohsrse
Of III trestment or anything q the kind
~as urged against tbe minister. Jhe Rev.
NJ. Fslnng q minister Of The fermsn
Nsthodisl cssrch. sss represented ~
1s6es W. n. johnson. whose nrfument
hros ebt tears te the eyes ci many prsssst.
The isfber was ably rspeesented By ss-s-s.
Nocoy a McC0y. jude Burke fe-er<sa
bis decision I'll to-inorrOr.