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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-11-15

y
ings, but consider the difference in our
positions. One walks out with a pretty
servant girl, but one doesn't marry her. "
You are not gentleman, as you
think yourself, Alfred HILL" she said.
slowly. you are dressed like one, but
you are just bit of clerk, not better
than respectable girl like me; you are
not gentleman. A gentleman doesn't
try to take girls good name and win
her heart as you have DONE"
Mary often wondered how she fought
her battle as she did; but she seemed to
have no feeling then, only to realize that
which would come hereafter.
I'm sorry that You let yourself fall in
love with me, said he, tapping his boot
again. II thought you would have had
more pride, at any rate, till you were
asked"
more pride! What do you take me
for2" she asked. her cheeks flushing.
"Do you think I'd walk out with one,
and talk to him, and let him talk to me
as you've done if hadn't cared for him?
I've too much pride for that, and would
not be fit company for any honest man if
hadn't. And you know that I've liked
you, for you made me say it, and you
know it; but it isn't you that like, but
the man took for you, and he isn't here
at ALL"
well, I'm sorry you're disappointed
in your hope of lettering yourself by
marrying above you. 1 think, after all
you've said, we'd better part"
1.-The sooner the better;" and she let
him 60, and then she sat down and al
most sobbed her foolish heart out, and
spent the bitterest hour of her life be-
meath the trees from which the leaves
were falling. Suddenly she looked up
for Frankly; he was nowhere to be seen.
She called at the top of her voice; no
answer came With fear that deadened
all other feelings she ran to and fro in
wild endeavor to find him. She asked
the policeman at the gate; he had not
seen him. An hour passed in fruitless
search; and then, pale with fear and
trembling in every limb, she went home
to relate the terrible news. Just as she
got to the door she saw through the
gathering shadows Tom Dawlish, and in
his arms little figure which her heart
told her was Master Frank.
II met this young gentleman as he
was running away to be sailor, and
AuChliy uFou8ut ulm Dack.
Running away Why, how were you
going to get to sea?"
II was going to walk there" said
Frank, stoutly.
"You would have killed your poor
mamma"
Mamma" said Frank Poole the next
day. would it kill you if 1 ran away to
sea?"
Eyes, dear, think it would"
"Oh, we'll, then" he answered patron
lzingly, II WON'T"
1t was springtime again when Tom
Dawlish asked Mary the question once
more. He had a good situation and
prospect of a raise; and he'd always been
daft on her; and he wanted to know if
she could love him. She looked up with
face that had grown thin and pale and
answered truthfully and simply:
Il don't think do now Tom, but if
you like to wait, think I'll come"
BLESS you'll" said Tom; sid wait seven
years rather than lose you"
But he had only to wait one. Hes
gold and t'other was guilt" said Mary
on her wedding day; and she was right.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-11-15
The Plug Hat.

The aristocratic ideas of the old world
appears to be gaining ground here.
Some years ago carriage driver with
plug hat, with a large brass buckle on
the band thereof, and dressed in livery,
was unknown in this city; now there are
so many of them that people have ceased
to wonder &C the spectacle of q person
encased IN green coat, and crowned
with o plug hat when driving carriage.
1t appears now that this aristocratic idea
is to be extended on the freight trains.
and the plugs are required to be intro
duced on freight trains. A few weeks
ago mention was made in one Of the
eastern papers Of the brakemen and con
ducters on freight trains wearing plug
hate, and also that it was about to be in.
troduced ON the Pennsylvania and other
roads. A reporter visited several men
connected with the different railroads.
The first gentleman was freight con-
ductor, who said he did not think there
were any plug hats introduced on his
road, which is the Fort Wayne, but he
had heard that there were several on the
Panhandle, how true il WAS he would
not like to say, but if they were intro.
duced he was under the impression that
it was only for the purpose Of distin-
guishing themselves from other people,
Another gentleman was seen and be
stated: "Not many years ago the Penn
sylvanis Railroad Company notified their
men that on, and after the first Of the
month. all their passenger brakemen and
conductors would have to purchase new
uniforms, which consisted Of fr0ck coat
with brass buttons, vest with brass but
tons and Q cap very nearly resembling in
shape TO the firemen's now in use in this
city, and were also to have q different
style of cap in the summer, which is
composed Of linen. This order was
obeyed; the first uniforms were given to
the men by the company, but after they
were worn out q new one had to be paid
for by themselves. Now" said the gen.
tleman, this was done simply for the
purpose of making distinction between
the men employed on the trains and the
passengers, and am under the impress
sion that this il the reason the men are
adopting the plug hat, because the en-
ployers Of the railroad are trying to
adopt uniform for the braksmen and
conductors on freight trains. and that
their intentions are 10 60 about Il very
mild ct hrst, bat that BY the 6rst Of nsxt
spring uniform will BE- adopted by The
employers for the braksmsn."
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-11-15
A Crank Collecting Hairpins.

"Do you see that young man following
the young lady?" said q gentleman to a
reporter, just as night was preparing to
drop her dusky mantle down and pin it
with star, last evening.
ga mashar2"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-11-15

greeted him when he appeared, but she
looked at him with all the admiration
she had ever felt for him intensified by
her fear. He sat down beside her, and
elegantly crossing his legs, began tap
ping his highly polished boots with his
bone-headed cane.
ALFRED" she said, crossing her hands
and looking him straight in the eyes.
lis it true that you are going to be mar
ried directly?"
who's told you so?'
ut isn't any account who told me; is
it true as you are going TO marry Miss
Brooks because she plays on the piano
and has money, and /" The tears
came into her eyes and her lips quivered
with anguish. "Oh, 1t isn't true! I
know it isn't, and she touched his hand
in her dismay. and looked up into his
eyes with all her hearts story written in
her eyes.
81 don't see why it shouldn't be, and 90
there's the long and short Of it, my dear
girl"
But it isn't, it isn't?" she said, sppeal-
ingly.
well. yes. it is true" he said, SLOW
ly, not daring to look her in the face; $50
you may as we'll know it ct once"
She stood mp before HIM.
"Truel do you mean TO say, Alfred,
after all that has passed between Us, that
you are going to be married TO someone
else"
II really don't know what you mean
BY what has passed between u.s. You
don't think was going TO marry your
why couldn't II"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26
Adieu.

In severing my connection with the
editorial management Of the CENTRE
DEMOCRAT, a word or two Of explana-
tion and leave-taking will be expected.
Considerations Of primary import
ance to me render the change adyisa.
BILE and obligatory. A field Of labor,
less extensive but more congcuial, has
been thrown open, and my own inter.
ests demand that ! enter it. To re-
main here meant possible political
preierment and probable business sue.
cess, both to be secured, if at all, how
ever, at the expense of considerable
personal humiliation and an incessant
struggle with adverse circumstances.
The goal might have been reached if
sufficient endurance to withstand the
heat and exertion of the race had been
my portion.
| regret exceedingly to part with
my venerable associate; his kindness
and consideration will ever be remem.
bered with emotions of thankfulness
and whatever may be my lot in the
future, his precepts and example will
materially aid me in the performance
of duty. To the friends of the DEMO.
Graf ! return heartfelt thanks for
many evidences of kindly interest
and ask Of them continuance of their
friendship and support for my success
sor. wish also TO acknowledge the
obligations under which | rest to the
members Of the local and district
press. They have been uniformly
courteous, and the relations at all
times have been pleasant and fraternal.
II /, perforce, bear with me, in re.
firing, few grievances, | am, as we'll,
the happy possessor of many decidedly
enjoyable recOllections, the result of
my labor with and for the best inter-
ests Of the people of Centre county.
Good bye.
j. r. VAN 0RMER.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26
The Indiana Purchase

But the worst criminal can make a
truthful confession, and even Brady
msy be belived when he relates the
story Of his own rasoality. lie no
doubt speaks the truth in relation TO
the $4,000 raised by him from the Star
route men to carry Indiana in Novem
Der, after the great bribery in that state
in October. General Arthur "was vii.
ling to give written authority for the
collection OF the money" Brady says,
but letter from Garfield was demand
ed and secured. 81 do not think I
needed better authority" continues
Brady, "and raised the money at
once"
We are not left in doubt as to how
this money was expended Il was used
to make a second purchase Of the state
of Indiana. eve had really as much
Of fight there in November as in
October says Brady, because it was
necessary TO follow up the victory.
Where two dollar bill suthced in the
former month five dollar note had 10
be expended in Ootober, aud as Dorsey
says they were crisp and new and seem.
ed like shower from heaven TO our
people"
This is how these precious republican
rascals defeated an Honorable, honest
candidate like General Hancock for the
and elected James A. Gar
field. This is how they purchased in
1880 the presidency they had stolen in
1870.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26
DO Open Boa.t Of thc con.rIr.lar.

When Mr. Dorsey tells the story OF
The Indiana election in l,,0, however.
it may be depended on tina, he is rc
launf that which he knowr 90 bc true,
and there was never a more d.seraccful
incident IN American history. oddly
enough, Nr. Dorsey tells Of his part in
it with evident pride. lie fairly glorics
in h.s success % ccTupter Of elections
and IS q whoIcsa'c lr.bcr. lie frankly
admits that thorough and individual
canvass Of the state showed IT 10 be
"hopclc.-ly democratic" In the latter
part Of September, however. he had
completed his organization and had
learned "thc influences that could be
brought to bear on each voter Then,
he says, the sum Of four hundred and
thirty two thousand dollars, contributed
10y the funding syndicate. was sent from
New York to Indiana, mostly in two
dollar bills. Mr. Dorscy's fnc feelings
and sensitive honesty prevented him
from taking personal part in the die
trihution OF this filthy lucre TO the itch
ing palms OF the sordid vote sellers.
As he expresses his duties, be was there
Ito prevent, so far as possible, any Of
the money from sticking in the pockets
Of the men who were trusted to dis.
tribute it, The man intent on steal
ing the presidency Of the nation must
have had holy contempt FOR the lesser
thieves, his trusted underlings, who
might try to steal few hundreds OF dol
lars OF the bribe money. lie says that
"these bills were distributed through
the state, just as ballots were, in great
bunches. The destination of each was
perfectly we'll known, and by noon Of
election day they had fallen like snow.
flakes silently all over the state, al
though more in some parts than others.
Then came tho count OF polls in the
evening. The four hundred and thirty
thousand dollars in two. dollar bills,
combined with Dorsey's plan of orga.
nization, had won. The democratic
party was showed under by green.
backs" This is not the unsupported
guess of an opposing partisan il is the
open boast of the principle oonspirators.
1t is not piece Of startling news, for
the vice president-eleet made an almost
equally candid avowal at the Dorsey
banquet in New York after the elec.
ton but il completes the certainty
that as the visiting statesmen" stole
the presidency in 1876, so the bribing
statesmen stole 1t In 1880.
In support of the revelations from !
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26
Democratic State Convention.

The Democratic State Convention will meet In the
opera house. Harrisburg, wednesday, Aug. !, AT u!
A. m 20 nominate a candidate for AudtordonotAl
and candidate for State Treasurer, aud 20 transact
such other business the convention may determine"
There will also be presented 10 the convention
resolution which has been adopted by the state Com
mitteo changing tho rules Of the party 50 a. 70 hN
the time OF the annual meeting Of the state commit
tee at p m, tho Wednesday after the third Mon
day OF January, instead Of the thTi Monday as nu"
provided.
Under the new rules Of the party the representa-
tun Ia the State Convention will be by representative
delegates fIom existing representative districts one
for each 1000 Democratic votes cast At the last gubo
Material election for fraction u 1860 such votes
amounting 10 $40 more Provided that each repre-
sentative district shall have at least one delegate.
There will be a meeting ot the Democratic state
Committee IN Harrisburg Tuesday July 81, at 4
?. IN. -.
J. b LicHrT, Clerk. Chairman state Com.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26
Ir will be seen by Mr.. J. r. Van

IT will be seen by Mr.. J. Il. Van
Ormer's valedictory in this paper, that
his connection with the publication Of
the CENTRE DEMOCRAT has ceased.
He retires with the view of embark.
ing in more congenial as well as more
lucrative employment in Philadelphia,
in which he has our best wishes for
abundant success. His association
with us has been pleasant and cordial,
and we have no doubt his activity and
ability will commend him in his new
rela tions.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26
NO. %.

Dorsey's budget It is asserted that the
written memoranda exist to prove that
the Republican candidate for President
in 1880 agreed to appoint Levi 7. Nor.
ton Secretary Of the Treasury and to
intrust the large funding operations Of
the Treasury to a syndicate Of New
York bankers. II ia further asserted
that written agreement was made
with Jay Gould TO put Stanley Mat
thcws on the Bench Of the Supreme
Court. In return, Morton, at the head
Of tho bankers, syndicate, and Jay
Gould paid an enormous amount Of
money for the election Of Garfield.
Iarey Hays that the syndicate alone
paid four hundred thousand dollars
the d.sburscmcnt Of which was made in
the Indiana and Ohio election. In con
sequence Of complications that fubsc.
qnently arose Morton was made Minis
tor to France instead Of Secretary Of
the Treasury, but Stanley Matthews was
appointed Justice Of the Supreme
Court and confirmed Jy one vote after
a bitter coutesL
II such proofs Of aagitious political
corruption exist they must be known 10
a number Of persons, and il Is time now
10 produce them. Dgr-py cannot r.rg.
duee them, for they were not confded
to h.m, but his intimate knowledge Of
the operations Of the campaign, as its
most trusted manager, enables him to
.r
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

CHANDLER's wires in New Hamp.
shire seems to have lost their potency.
Thus far he does not harmonic the
disgruntled republicans of the legisla-
ture of that state worth a cent. No
Senator is yet chosen, nor does the
candidacy of Chandler, appear to offer
any superior charms over that Of Roll
Inns. They are evidently both TO be
retired.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26
The Story of Crime.

The New York Sun recently con-
tained an expose, covering many col
umns, of the intrigues and corruption
to which the leaders of the RepubIi.
can party resorted for the purpose of
electing Garfield and Arthur in 1880.
The exposure has startled the Repub.
licans, as they trace its origin to cx.
Senator Stephen w, Dorsey, the late
friend and confdaut of Gen. Garfield,
and Secretary of the National Re
publican Committee who had the
management of the campaign, and the
disbursement of its funds. The fact
that Dorsey has turned states evidence
and details with alarming pcrspicuity
the history of that memorable contest
which ended in the election Of Garfield
by bribery, is, at this time, a story
that our Republican friends would be
glad to hide from public view. The
story has often been whispered before
how the public treasury was robbed
and the plumber obtained used to pur-
chase and debauch the ballot and con-
troll the hesuilragc of states, but until now,
no active responsible participant in the
villany had the eiirontry to make it
public, as evidence Of faithful service
to his party, for which he has not re-
ceivcd that consideration to which
he is entitled The sickening detail,
however, are too long to follow at pres
ent, but it tells that Indiana was car
ried for the Republicans only by an
immense expenditure of money-that
this adroit and cherished agent
of the assassinated President and his
party left Wall street the latter part
Of September 1880, with over SiOO,-
900 in cash or convertible papcr-that
he had this converted into two dollar
bills-that he went to Indiana, aud
state had been carefully polled and
was found to be decidedly Democratic
that the money was disburscd
through competent agents, carefully
selected for the purpose, and that the
state. declared Democratic by actual
poll, was Republican on election day.
All this, he aiiirms, with the knowledge
and approval Of Garfield.
Other facts are referred to in these
remarkable disclosures equally start
ling, some Of which may yet reach
congressional investigation. That re-.
lating to the appointment Of S,anly
Mathews a. Justice OF the Supreme
Court may demand explanation to the
Representatives Of the people. Dor
scy, says Jay Gould was not disposed
to contribute to the campaign cxpcn.
ses the 100000 expected Of him. To
get this contribution Garfield promised
in writing to appoint Judge of the
Supreme Court favorable to Gould's
corporation interests This promise.
it is added will be produced, when de.
mandcd by proper authority. One
thing is certain, Stanley Mathews was
appointed Judge by Garield-that he
was favorable to Goulds corporate in
terests, and that the President knew
the fact.
Take the whole expose in detail as
it appears in the Sun, it furnishes n
chapter of political degradation that no
party could out-live except one edu.
Gated and trained in the principle that
the "end justifes the MEANS and that
political virtue, and decency are only
intended for fools and simpletons
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

THE two bosses in the late Rcpub-
liCan convention would have it under
stood that they disagreed as to the
men to be nominated. They acknowl-
edged that they bossed the concern rs
the agents of the absent master boss
but "the ruling passion being strong
they probably could not avoid the temp
tation to cheat each other. Quay ad-
mits defeat, and is willing to credit
the junior boss Magcc with the ucccs-
ccsary adroitness to bring il about.
Boss Quay explains bis defeat n fol-
lows "Nr. Magec and Cameron were
committed to Pas-morc and neither
ever advised me Of any design upon
his part to break the contract. Ma
gee was probably led away by his zeal
for civil.scryice reform, and the Scna-
tor had neglected to communicate with
his friends. The facts are that Pass.
morc's friends to the very last cxpcc-
ted the support Of the Allegheny dele
ton, and, by systematic lying, per-i--
ted in until the commencement Of the
hallot.ing were deceived as to the status
of the dclrgatc. from Dauuhiu. Ian
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26
The Democratic Delegate Election
and County Convention.

The Democratic voters Of Centre county will moe
AZ the regular places Of holding the general election
for the districts uu Saturday. Aug. II. lSi, 70 elect
delegates 20 the Democratic County Convention Tho
election will open at O'clock ?. n, and close at six
2.
The delegates chosen At the above time Will meet tn
the Court House at Bcllef1uto, Tuesday Aug. u,
at O'Clock p " 70 nominate one candidate for A..
sociate Judge one candidate for District Attorney,
one candidate for County Surveyor, and 10 transact
snch other business the interests Of the party may
demand.
The number Of delegates t, which each district IL en-.
titled IL as f1aws
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

THE Telegrapher's strike, which
had been expected for some time came
off on Thursday last at noon, when on
a signal given at that hour, nine or
ten thousand operators all over the
country, left their instruments on a
demand for fair compensation from the
corporators for services and labor
rendered. The Telegraph has become
a necessity to all branches of business
and no doubt many interests will be
seriously affected by the strike if pro-
longed, But whether the movement
is successful or not, the public sympa-
thy will be with the striking employees.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

BUSS's Phila. Transcript (rep.,)
says the Mes and O's will not perspire
much in getting up enthusiasm to put
the Queens ex.soldier (Livsey) into
the State Treasury.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

THE Telegrapher's are still holding
out for an increase on their wages, We
hope they will get their demand,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

The COMMITTEES holding the delegate elections auI
ID" rules will be published next week
". MItEs WtLKER WM C. TTrxIr
Secretary. Chairman.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26


THEcommit.cc OF the Massachusetts
legislature who have been for some
time investigating the Tcwk-bury
almshou-c, have made n report white
washing that dclcc;ablc institution. /,
is signed by the Republican members
of the committee, who severely cen.
sure Gov. Butler and pronounce "ho
main charges Of his cxcclloucy as
groundlcss and cruel" On the other
hand the Democratic or minority
members Of the committee make a re
port claiming that although much
important testimony was excluded, all
the main charges were fully sustained,
that the officers of the institution were
guilty Of the most wilful neglect, of
peculations without parallel, Of the
most abandoned debauchcry and
wanton cruelty, the evidence of which
cannot fail to carry conviction TO all
intelligent and unbiased minds "
They also say "that the testimony is
to an overwhelming de.
gree that infants were purposely pois.
oned and willfully neglected to linger
in a starving condition till death" by
those in charge of that department
This is a fearful indictment TO accom-
pany the white.wash.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

NExr Wednesday the State Con.
vention will assemble.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-07-26

The great victory Of Gen. Crook
over the Apache, is now considered
by many rs a great hoax. 1t Is pretty
certain that the savagcs he did not
take and bring in, are still maranding
in force the pacifed districts Of Gen.
Crooks operatiDug,