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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

Muley Hassan, sultan of Morocco
and Absolute Ruler Of True Believ-
ers," is probably one Of the richest
sovereigns in the world. Unlike other
millionaires. however. no does not in
vest his wealth in profitable securities
but, like a monarch of the Thousand
and one Nights, he boards it in under
ground vaults. with which the great
est bank and trust vaults Of civilized
cities cannot be compared. The treas.
ures of gold. silver and gems are bur.
ied a hundred feet deep, surrounded
by tenfold walls of alternate stone and
metal, fifty feet thick; they are reached
only through a subterranean labyrinth
of the most intricate description, and
are guarded by band Of armed Afri-
cans who. having once entered this
service, never ascend to the light OF
day. They live and die in an Alad-
din's garden.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

1860, when the grant for the Illinois
Central was made, Congress has voted
TO railroads and TO States for the con-
struction of railroads five times th
area Of the British Islands. Very
much Of this, says the Amertoan, never
has been patented, because either the
roads have not been constructed at all,
as In this case, or have been only par
TALLY constructed, as In the case Of the
Northern Pacific. But as the law
stands no person can acquire proprie-
tary rights over an acre Of this land.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

The tornadoes with which portions
Of the Mississippi basin are tormented
are frequent, but their seeming num-
Der is added to by every violent wind
gust that topples down improperly
built chimneys and baloon-frame "
houses The frequent destruction Of
such cheap structures in the West IS
no proof, according to the Chicago
Times, that this part Of the country is
peculiarly subject to dangerous winds;
it only shows that 1t is subject TO a
sham mode Of house building.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

The secretary of the interior rules
that lands within the bounds of the
grant voted twelve years ago TO the
Texas Pacific railroad cannot be pre-
empted, or taken up under the home
stead law. This grant includes four
teen million acres. The district lies
closed 10 all human endeavor until
Congress repeals the act Of grant.
But this area Is but slice of those
which have been locked up. Since
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

Confidence is a plant of slow growth
10 an aged bosom.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

a florist near London recently sued
the owner OF some paper mills next
door to him for destroying his Mare
chal Mel roses with the noNious fumes
which came from his factory. For
the defence several witnesses dcposed
that the real cause Of the roses droo,~
ing was the ncighborhood Of the de-
plorable metropolitan atmosphere and
neglect on the part Of the nurscryman.
But the roses finally carried of a ver-
dict. The injured florist WAS compcnsa-
ted 10y $3.50 for his dcsccratcd garden.
but the judge plainly hintei TO him
that he better remove his nursery
garden to place not adjacent either
10 London or to paper mills emitting
hydrochloric acid fumes, and not sur
rounded by high brick walls"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

The canal which ". De Lesseps pro
poses 10 cut from the Mediterranean
sea 20 the Great Desert Of Sahara will
cost $3O,OOO,OOO, but will redeem over
lOO,OO0,OOO acres Of barren land to ag-
riculturc. Gen. Fremont has a SINH
lar scheme for the redemption OF the
barren lands Of Arizona by cutting a
canal through from the Gulf Of Cali
fornia, or diycrting the waters Of the
Colorado river upon the plains. 1t is
said to be practicable, but, as the land
will not be- needed for years, the enor-
nous expense makes it impracticablc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

fine piece of property occupied by ex-
Mayor Swinburne and owned by Major
Henry Bull. A curious and very inter
esting fact in connection with this estate,
and which, in that particular, is non
such. so far as Newport is concerned, is
that there is no deed of it, nor any record
of any deed. Major Bulls ancestor was
one of the eighteen original settlers who
came here in 1886, and purchased Inc
extensive property from the Indians.
The Bull portion extended from the old
Bull homestead on Spring Street, near
the planning mill, as far as what is now
Mann Avenn5. The piece of property
referred to has descended from father to
son for about two and half centuries,
and that is why there is no deed of the
property and never has been one. 1t is
said in certain memoirs from the pen OF
the present Majors grandfather that
the property in question come very near
passing out of the family through a
game Of old sledge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
FASHIONABLE FANCiES.

CHIP bonnets are seen.
GLOVES will continue long.
MITTs have very long wrists.
JACQUES are the reigning roses.
ALI kinds of plaids and checks viii be
worn.
TIE newest coif'ures show more Of the
forehead.
Low-HEEbED shoes are d rjgueatr for
small children.
IN millinery flowers are almost super
| seeded by leaves.
A NEW shade Of velvet is called Height
of Fancy Blue"
The dry goods and notion houses are
full of novelties.
SHADED straw and chenille bonnets are
largely imported.
The low-heeled English walking shoe
grows il popularity.
SUMNER and washing silks will be in
high vogue this year.
OLD rose and rose boreale are the new
names for ashes Of roses.
The pouf III the back is feature in
new costumes and wraps.
in decorative dress effects.
LONG Jersey gloves of finest wool will
be much worn this summer.
THERE is a return of favor to button
boots in preference to laced ones.
The most daring liberties are taken
in color combinations this spring.
RIBBON bows and cocks comb cock
AIDES decorate costumes as well as bon
nets.
LARGE buckles or slides are the pre-
ferred ornaments OF large hats and bon
nets.
HANDKERCH1EFs are now knotted
about the throat in the F'Pretty Peggy"
style.
AS many as forty-two different colors
and shades appear IN the new spring
gloves.
THE long wrists of mitts and gloves
have fanciful finish OF shirring putfs
and ribbon.
New fancy grenadines are heavily bro
caded, and closely resemble brocaded
silks and satins.
EMBRoIDRRIEs on light wool fabrics
are done in the cross stitches of old
fashioned samplers.
CARROT COLoRED gloves are worn with
absinthe-c olored dresses at private balls
and evening receptions.
JET sequins form the ornamental
fringe of black tulla tabliers and dra-
peries on black evening toilets.
RASPBERRY red succeeds strawberry
and terra Gotta; the more purplish rasp-
berry shades are the most stylish.
The new vatican and court train
draperies are attached to the left shout
der, instead of just below the neck.
A LATE fancy is to use many Jet, gold,
silver or iewel-headed pins to decorate
bows of lace or muslin Tor evening wear.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
He Got Thar
From the Detroit Free Press. ]


Going down the great Jackson route
from Grenada, Miss, regular old
homespun native of the state entered the
sleeping-car and paid tor berth. He
had never been inside Of car of the kind,
and everything astonished him. When
the porter came around to make up the
beds I saw that the native was greatly
perplezed, but as he made no direct ap-
peal it wasn't my duty to post him. He
was the first one to make preparations
for bed. He glanced anxiousIy around,
pulled off one boot, and then took rest
for five minutes. When the other boot
came off he had solved the problem.
Pushing his boots under the berth he
started for the rear platform, and nothing
was heard from HIM for about ten min
utes. Then he put his head into the
door and called out:
All you 'uns in thar, look out, for
I'm comingr"
and come he did. He had disrobed
while standing on the platform, made a
bundle of coat, vest and pants, and as he
shot into bed after run up the aisle he
gurgled out:
"O1d Mississip may be little slow,
but she allus gifts thar just the same!"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
Advertising Cheats 80

"It has become SO common to write the be-
ginning of an article, in an elegant, interesting
manner,
"Then run it into some advertiser ent tina
we avoid all such,
And simply call attention to the merits u
Hop Bitters in as plain, honest terms as psas-
sble,
ITO induce people
"To give them one trial, which so prove
their value that they will never use auythIn
else"
The REMEDY so favorably nsticed IA r
the papers,
Religious and secular is
Having large sale, and is supplanfing q
other medicines.
"There is no denying the virtues Of the FIo y
plant, and the proprietofs of Hop Bltters hay e
shown great shreHdness
''And ability
''In compromising medicine whose virtues
are so palpable to every ones observation
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
The Reporter at the Church Supper

From the New Orleans Democrat
"Who is that angry-looking man 90
"That, my son, is reporter.
"Do reporters always look mad %
Not always"
:" What ais that one? ?"
''.He has been to church supper
sc Wasn't he invited %
sob, yes. Five of the prettiest girls
in the parish urged him to go?'
&c should think he would have liked
that.
'He did. And each of the girls want
ed him to give my table Especial men
ton"
Did he get any supper ?"
"Of course he did. He bought s.
cent sandwich for a quarter and ate il
after the rest got through
"Wheze is he going now?"
"He is going to the Office to write
that the parish church supper last night
was most agreeable success. The love-
" faces of the fair maidens in attendance
on the tables were only rivaled by the
charming iberality with which they dis
pensed the finest of viands."
care reporters ever sarcastic %
No, my son, never.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
An Idyi.
From the Brooklyn Eagle. ]

IEIom the Brooklyn EaBIeJ
go! can you help me? I'm suffer
ing, suffered terribly all night long"
eyes" responded the delighted edi-
tor to the pale beautiful damsel who
had dashed so unceremoneously into his
Office, ethat is just our line-to relieve
the afflicted, to bind up the wounded p
COL thank you; you are too kind.
For three days L have not tasted food;
for three nights I have paced my room. %
"That's it, smiled the editor. 81
had it too, but never SO bad. But /
grew thin and pale, and finally they sent
me south. It cured me"
Chow strange" she murmured; 81
never knew change CT climate to affect"
"Just the thing. A nice trip south;
roses and roustabouts and other children
of nature divert the mind. Or trip to
San Francisco, or a sea voyage, that is
now the proper racket. Is this case
hopeless? Can we not save"
"No, no." she moaned, growing paler
each instant. ''There is but one cure,
fear" and she fell into chair.
go say not So, pleaded the tender
hearted editor, his eye glistening with
the tear of sympathy. $50 young, SO
fair, to speak thus hopelessly of life"
CT do not quite despair of life, and yet
it is not worth living if this pain must
continue"
"Might try my hand at curing you !?
When it comes TO delicate little matter
of this kind, fatter myself"
"Ob, she muttered, spa has every
confidence in you. Money is no object
with him, and he says that you are SO
skillful that you can replace the old"
"Bless him, bless him." blurted the
delighted editor, vision of paradise
floating before him. where did he
learn so much of me? I'm only poor
toiler, but rich in the wealth of afec-
ton"
affection, Affection" snapped the
young lady, starting up, "who is talk
ing of affection?"
"Why, WHY thought-you said
that is you"
"Asked you to extract tooth that has
ached for week. Pa directed me to
DIR. Grinder as careful dentist"
"I beg your pardon. +"
But only blank walls answered the
pleading of the desolate young editor,
while very mad young lady founced
down three steps at time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
the SteVednre Business
[Frsm the San Francisco Pogt.1

ltFeul tne san FRANCISCO Post.
Well, you young scapegrace, y
growled Fulkin's rich old uncle on meet
ing his nephew the other day, "what
are you about-loafng as usual, I sup.
pose ?"
6 Well, no, uncle, said the a1niable
young reprooate; I've gone into the
stevedore business"
"Have, eli! Well, TIM delighted to
find that you are engaged in any occupa-
tion, however humble. What are your
duties %
Unloading schooners, sill"
I" Indeed! Glad to hear it, young man
glad to hear it. Ahem! Here's q twenty
for you"
But, great Scott" said Fulkins
to his friends when the old man had
walked off, elf he ever finds out that
they are schooners of beer he'll cut me
in two with shilling"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
Literally Frightened to Death.
From the London Daily News.

From the London Daily News.]
No amount of experience will teach
fools that guns should not be pointed at
people in play, and that to brighten" q
woman by way of joke may mean COM
hitting homicide. A girl of eighteen
named Harriet Etherington has just
been frightened to death at Brockley.
She was walking on a lonely road beside
a cemetery, when man with something
white round his face ''hew out at her. /"
Probably the neighborhood of the graves
may have disposed her to be readily
alarmed. She went home, told her story,
and fell down dead at her fathers table.
There is class of idiots who think it
amusing to play on the nerves of women
In this manner. To be frightened
terribly by person in a hideous dis
guise who leaps out suddenly in the
dark, girl need not be superstitious, or
inclined to believe in churchyard spec
tres. The suddenness of the attack
might startle even man of strong nerve
for moment. To girl, still more to a
child, such an attack may simply mean
murder. When other children are guilty
of this peculiarly cruel and senseless
joke their ignorance is their excuse.
They can hardly be expected, with their
limited knowledge and dormant imagin-
alton, to foresee the dangerous results
of their amusement. When q man is
the joker it is ardently to be hoped that
he may fall into the hands of stronger
than he, armed with a sufficient stick
and skilled In it's use. Such one should
assuredly not spare for the crying of
the hardened fool who makes himself a
nuisance to a neighborhood, and who in
this case has brought grief to a respecta-
BILE family.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
Readiness,
[From the Chicago Advocate
NJ - Zoo %1,~0 aE 1,1o4--

From the Chicago Advocated
Hardly any feature of success IN life
is more important than readiness.
There is all the difference in the world
between the ready and unready man.
One person may be able to do better
than another if he can only get the time
for preparation, but he is at a vast disad-
vantage as compared with him who has
such a command over his powers and
resources as to use them promptly, on
the instant and without notice, when the
occasion comes. His talent or his cru
ditiOn may not be so great, but it is
more effective practically because it is
at once available. Many really able and
learned men are at loss when sudden
~ called upon either to speak or act;
shallow and superficial men easily undo
them in affairs, because they are masters
OF whatever abilities or acquisitions
they happen to possess.
The primary object Of all intellectual
training should be facility and prompt
tude In the exercise of the mental fac
ulties. A discipline which insures this
is the most valuable element of culture.
There are supreme moments in every
mans career when quick and wise deci-
sion is of incalculable value to him,
worth more than the patient and faithful
toll of years. Shakespeare tells us of q
tide which taken at the food leads on to
fortune. The dominant force of the
civilization of to-day is the genius of
hurry. This is the true spirit of the
age. Ceaseless movement is all about
US. The times are earnest, eager and
impetuous, and he who hesitates, if not
thereby lost, is certain to be left behind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
A Good Friend to the Chinese,

SAN Francisco. Consul A. T. Bee,
OF the Chinese Consulate Office, ex-
presses himself clearly in saying that
he, as well as his family, have suffered
severely from rheumatism and neural
ga, and that medicines were used In
vain. At last st. Jacobs Oil wa tried,
which effected immediate cures in every
case. The Consul regards the Oil as
the greatest pain curing remedy in ex-
istencn,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
a PUZZLED VOCALIST,

How can a person learn to sing?
That's what want to ask.
I started ont some years ago
al ardor for the task.
The teacher that met with first
Nv brain with terms would cram.
= Dom, use the hyoid muscles so,
q Sing from the diaphragm"
He used to open wide my jaws,
And in my windpipe grcpe
With little mirrors set on wires,
Called laryngoscope.
My second teacher said my voice
Had been quite falsely tried.
That registers" were simply ''bosh.''
And must be set aside.
A third one told me that my voice
Was built for second base,
And, if it got focused" right,
It would improve apace.
Another told me that my breath
Must near the armpits play.
The next one said that force OF tone
Within the membranes lay.
With vocal chords and diaphragm,
And hyo-thyoid bone,
| was becoming mystitied,
And could not give tone.
at last / met teacher gruh,
Who made my heart rejoice.
He heard me through quite pate lilly,
Then said, You have no voice."
-lf1tSica Herald
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
PerSOnaIy-TO wen OnIv

The VoLTAIC BELT Co., Marshall, Mich, will
send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts
and Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days
to men (young or old who are afflicted with
nervous debility, lost vitality and kindred
troubles, guaranteeing speedy and complete
restoration of health and manly vigor. Ad-
dress as above. N. B.-No risk is incurred, as
thirty days trial is allowed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

THE cannon presented by the United
States government to the Memorial Asso-
citation of Chambersburg will be unveiled
and dedicated on the afternoon of
Wednesday, May 30th. There will be a
parade of the Eight Regiment, N. G. p,
and Grand Army posts of the Cumber-
land Valley. Several orations will be
delivered, number of bands of music
will be in attendance, and extra trains
will be run on all the railroads,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

WHEN you see well-dressed young
couple walking through fashionable
thoroughfare, carrying handsome Rus
sia-leather valise, don't imagine they are
about to elope. Be more charitable,
and conclude they are young married
couple trying to live cheap in one room,
and carrying home provisions to cook
over the gass-Pucks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

PURE Cod-Liver Oil made from selected liv-
ers, on the sea-shore, by Caswell, Hazard g.
Co., New York. 1t is absolutely pure and
sweet. Patients who have once taken it prefer
it to all others. Physicians have decided it
superior to any of the other oils in market.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
q Daughter's Misery.

Eleven years our daughter suffered Oh
bed of misery
From a complication of kidney, Eyer
rheumatic trouble and Nervous debility,
Under the care of the best physicians,
who gave her disease various names,
60 But no relief,
60 And now she is restored to Us IN gOoG'
health by as simple a remedy IS Hoo BitterR-
that we had Stunned for years before glsin x
it."-THE PARENTS. ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

Two skeletons were found at Bath,
n. Y, while workmen were engaged in
digging cellar. Some excitement was
caused, as no cemetery ever occupied the
site.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

twtching of the eyes, numbness of hands and
feet, with more or less pain and throbbing at the
base of the brain, some of the premonitory
symptoms of this rapidly increasing disease. Ger
man Hop B1tters should be taken when you are
warned by any of these symptoms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

1t seems strange that any will suffer from the
many arrangements brought on by an impure condl-
ton of the blood when Scovills Sarsaparilla and
Stng1a. Blood and Liver Syrup, will restore per-
feet health to the physical organization is the best
Blood Purifier discovered, efectually curing
Scrofula Syphitic disorders. Weakness OF the Kid
neys Erysipelas, Malaria, all disorders and
Debility Bilious Complaints and all diseases indicating
an impure condition of the Blood Liver, Kidneys,
Stomach, etc. 1t corrects indigestion single bot
tie will prove to you it's merits health remover, for
1t acts like charm, especially when the complaint is
of exhaustive nature, having tendency to lessen
the natural vfgor of the brain and nervous system.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

THE Army and Navy Linlment takes the sore
ness cut of spawn. ringbone splint or curb, and
arrests their growth. Cures colo, scratches
and all other diseases. For particulars call at
]. NJ. Allcott and CO.. Druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

MURDER will cut, SO Will the fact that Car
boline, deodorized extract of petroleum, the
natural hair remover and rest9rer, is the best
preparation ever invented and excels all
other hair dressings, as thousands of genuine
certificates now in cur possession abundantly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

the birthday of Martin Luther is to be
kept by the Professionals all over Ger
many on the 10th of November with ex-
traordinary pomp.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

PURIFY and renovate the system with Aliens
% Iron Tonic Bitters," the grand Blood Purifier,
and system rejuvenator of the 10Th century.
All genuine bear the signature Of j. 2. Allen,
st. Paul, MINI.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
Pronertx Without a Deed.

The Providence Journal notes an in
teresting fact in connection with the
Bull estate in Newport: At the cor
ner of Bull Street and Broadway is a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

REMARKABLE for overcoming diseases caused
by impure water, decaying vegetation, ETC., is
Browns Iron Bitters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
Colds, Cramps and DysenteTY in Horses

The PAIN KILLER has equal, and it has never
been known to fail to effect cure in 2 single in
stance. II is given as "a drench small bottle PAIN
KILLER in pint of molasses and water) 1t is used
in some of the largest livery stables and horse in
frmaries in the world. To resusctate young lambs
other stock chilled and dying from cold, little
PAIN KILLER mixed wi ID milk viii restore them to
health very quickly
ezy-T The Pam KILLER is for sale by Druggists,
Apotbecaries Grocers and Medicine Dealers through
out the world
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09
Father is Getting w elEo

my daughters say:
'How much better father is since he used
Hop Bitters."
He is getting well after his long sufegsn g
from disease declared incurable,"
land We are so glad that he used youE Bit
tiers. "A LADY of Utica n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

JAMES MoRGAN's large trade in silks is
attributed to the fact that he sells on
smaller margins than other dealers and
keeps none but the best of goods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-05-09

New BERN, N. C.-Rev. G. W. Offiey says
" l have taken Browns Iron Bitters and con
slider it one of the best medicines known"