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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-09-03
Law and Administration.

The New York Independent, writing Of
certain phases of current political move
ments, makes some observations which
makers and executors of the law, and the
people who make legislatures, courts and
rulers, should not only reflect upon with
soberness, but should also make the SUBJ
ject OF earnest personal and official effort
in all departments of general and local
government. The Independent says {:
"The good people of this country are yet
to learn how much they have at stake in
the matter of governmental administra-
ton. The course of things in our history
has drawn attention to constitutions,
laws and principles for which the Ameri.
can people have genius. There is no
country under the sun where the political
constitution lies 80 near as this, or where
it stands in such connection with their
thoughts as sort of fundamental earthly
providence. II anything goes wrong in
the state the genuine American locates
the disease in the law or the constitution.
The fact is, that no country in the world
has Is good law, or as much of it, as we.
The popular needs are stamped quickly
on the legislation of the country, which,
beyond what is dared or thought of in
other parts of the world, is shaped to
meet social, moral, industrial, municipal,
educational and even corporate require
ments. But the result is not satisfactory.
1t is common complaint that, with all
our laws, we have no law. Strong cor
porations break down the statute. Great
criminals are able TO do the same. Small
owners are insecure. Trusts are not safe,
and there has been no time when the in
compatibility Of commercial character
was as doubtful, or as much doubted, as
now. And all this under laws and con-
situations which, if not all they might be,
are in advance of the rest of the world.
The trouble is not with the law, but with
the administration, and the full meaning
of this proposition is what the independ-
emit movement, which has come up 80
strong, is intended to impress on the
American people. What tells most on
the morals of the people in governmental
matters is the administrative part. A
man who cannot get justice against a
thief or a capitalist under an excellent
statute, is at least as badly off as if the
statute were poor, and may feel that his
case is worse. The demoralizing effect
on him is the same. So with the postal
and revenue laws it is the administration
which tells on the people; and the simple
fact which our later political history es-
tablishes is that, while we have been
dreaming of perfect laws and constitu-
tions, social morality has been sinking
under the demoralizing influence of our
political administration. Administrative
reform is the only reform that means any
thing. The party men and bosses are
willing that we should have everything
else, so long as they may command the sd-
ministration. II the people will be salts
fed with good laws, they will permit them
to have all they want and take hand in
framing them. But over the vital matter
Of governmental administration they will
fight to the last. This is the point we
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-09-03
Negro Education.

Rev. Edward Webb, secretary of Lin
coin University, Oxford, Chester county,
Penn, makes the following special appeal
to the friends of negro education:
Contributions are greatly needed Just now.
The best results OF our work In this new col
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-09-03

Our correspondents are requested to
send in full lists of the justices of the
peace who were elected, and to correct any
errors they may observe in the returns
given this week.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-02-21

On account of the inclement wealth.
er and the high waters no echoes could
be heard for the last two weeks.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-02-21
SPRING MILLS ITEMS.

On Saturday evening Mr.. Munger
fell down a flight of stairs bruising
himself considerably about the head
and shoulders.
Mr.. Peter Wilson celebrated his S5th
Birthday on the 18th ins. this children
having come home to participate in a
family reunion.
E. G. Krumriue of Lewlsburg Pa,
is here overseeing his grain separator
and Will also run saw mill in a few
days. Lots of business in Ed.
Jonathan Minnich will move to Mil
ton Pa, in a short time were he has
secured employment in planning mill
as night watchman.
The Community was startled on
Wedne sday eVenlngby the sudden death
of one of its citizens. Mr.. Leyi Reed
er, who was attending to feeding his
pigs and not coming to the house for
some time the family became uneasy
and went to look for him. They found
him dead near the straw stacks. 1t is
supposed he had gone for straw to bed
the stock. Truly in he midst of life
we are in death.
Last but by no means least was the
wedding of Mr.. Jas. B. Crawford to
Miss Mary A. Miller. The bride and
brides maid were dressed in silk.
Groom and groomsman in black broad
cloth. Some GO persons were present
to witness the ceremo MES. The happy
bride received presents from the follow
ing persons: Jno. L. Spiro, Elegant
Silver Cake Basket J. w. Keller, Sill
yer Butter Dish 81 Knife Mr.. & Mrs.
Geo. Miller Pair Blanket is, Spread and
Napkins Mr.. e Mrs. Geo. A. Runk,
Lamp Mr.. & Mrs. |. J. Grenoble,
Lamp; Mr.. & Mrs. Puckett and daugh-
Nora, III, very hands some Picture AL
bum ID. w. Duncan, Picture Album
Miss Tammie Miller, J dozen SILVER
Knives; Mr.. G.. A. Krape dozen Sill
yer Forks, Miss Lace Miller, Glass
Fruit Dish Miss Maggie Hams, very
handsome Tidy; Mr.. & Mrs. w. H.
Bartholomew, Glas Pitcher Mrs. Ira
Nyhart Lewisburg, Tidy ; Mrs Katie
Leltzen Sofa Cushion ; MI. & Mis-.
G.B Crawford, majolica Cuspadore; Miss
Birdie FetterhOff, Tea Pot; Miss Gertie
Spigelmeyer, Coffee Pot +; Mrs. J. d.
Wilson, Brooklyn n. Y. Kerchief Bag;
Mr.. & Mrs. J. F. Rearick Glass Cake
Stand Mrs. Woods, Silk Pin Cushion;
Mrs. f. H. VanvaIzah, Toilet mirror !;
Mr.. & Mrs S. r. Spigelmeyer J dozen
Knives and Forks, Miss Ida Miller,
Silver Butter Knife Miss Mertle Wolf, Tidy !;
Mrs. G. B. Crawford, Majolica Butter Dish !;
Mrs. Jno. Miller, l dozen individual Butter
Dishes Miss LOttie Spigelmeyer. Handkerchief; !;
Mrs r otc NOra ILL.,, Handsome Whisk g. Hold
er; Prof. Neff Table Spread; Mr.. s. Mrs. ALI
son, Linen Table Cloth; Miss Sue d. Miller Pair
To wells, Mr.. & Mrs. II. NJ. WClf Towels; Mr..
Peter Wilson, Table Cloth & 4 dozen Towels /:
Mr.. g. Mrs. VIM. From, Majolica Cake Stand
s. Towels Mr.. & Mrs. San uel Crawford, Table
Linen & Towels; Mr.. & Mr.. j. G. Glass, Table
Spread Miss Mary Dun can, Tidy; Mr.. L. d.
Jordan Card Basket; Mr.. JnO. Miller y dozen
GOblets; Miss Alice Neese, Glass ware; Mrs. j.
A. Grenoble, Waiter Miss Mary Wood. Fan ;
Mrs. Ban, Lamp Mat.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-02-21
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
.S.ALE REGISTER.

Feb 5th, l., b. Slower, Haines township, stocN
and farming utensils.
Feb 9th w. w. Nesse, Gregg township, stock
ana farming utensils.
Feb. 9th, Jonathan Kreamer's estate, stock
and farm implements, Millheim Pa.
Feb nth. ]. w. Russell, AaroASburg, stock,
farming implements and household goodS'
Feb 18th T. G. Erhard, Haiues township, stock,
farming implements and household goods
Feb. 26th. estate OF Samuel Yearick, Haines
township Stock, farming implements,
and household goods.
Feb. 2sth James c. Smith, Administrator OF
Hon John Smiths estate, Penn twp, Cow,
Grain, Lumber and household goods.
March 4th. Haines township, Jacob Bower, live
stock and farm implements.
March 9th. Andrew Slower, Penn township,
stock and farming implements.
March 7th, H. w. Kreamer, Miles township,
live stock and farming utensils
march sth, Joseph A. Holloway, Aaronsburg,
stock and house hold goods.
March llth. estate of DR. ID. j, Hillblsh, Rebers
burg, medical books and Instruments,
wagons and household goods.
March 18th, Emanuel Bower. Penn township,
stock and farm implements.
March 18th. G. w. Harter Penn township, live
stock and farming implements.
March 18th, Michael Frank, HaineS township
stock and farm implements.
March 10th. Penn township, Jacob Dutwiler,
live stock, farming implements, and house
hold goods.
March 10Th, Catharlne Orndorf, woodward,
live stock and farming implements.
March 2lst, George Bollinger'S estate, Aarons-
burg, ChaiRnaker tools and household
goods.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-02-21

On the II inst. Rev. Newton J.
Miller of the Rebersburg Charge pur
chased the bay mare atthe Erhart sale.
Last Saturday evening Mr.. Jasper
Brumgart waited upon pastor Miller
and presented him Il purse OF fifty dol
lars, the contribution of members be-
ing en- different parts Of the charge.
The purpose of the money was specified
as being contributed towards the pay
ment of the horse. The gratitude of
Rev. Miller was expressed partly in
his thanks and remains to be expressed
IN the renewed activity and Zeal which
this kindness Of the members has evok-
ed
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-02-21

On the 18th inst, in Georges Valley, OF Para
lytic ,stroke, Levi Reeder, aged G3 years 5
months and l3 days.
On the l4th inst, In Georges valley. of drop
sy, a daughter of W. j. 4 Vim Hettinger, in her
4th year.
On the 18th inst, in Clinton Co., east of CT in
tondale, Mary, relict of George Shilling, aged
78 years and months.
Deceased was sister of Jacob Snavely of
Penns Creek, and her death leaves Mr.. Snavely
as the last surviving member of that family.
On The 18th inst. at Spring Mills, ,Frankey, son
of Kate Renninger, aged years and 10 days.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-02-21
Echoes from Coburn.

On account of the inclement wealth.
er and the high waters no echoes could
be heard for the last two weeks.
p. II. Stoyer is absent on business.
Samuel Ard, our new constable is off
to Harrisburg.
Mr.. r. f. Sechler, of Milllinbucg, an
experienced salesman will be employed
in Dinges, Vonada Il Co.'S store.
Mr.. Grenninger's cellar is filled
with water.
On Saturday MOI ming the train going
east found the depot closed, and moved
on with puzzled crew of trainmen.
The agent had oversight himself, hav-
ing been away the night before.
Work Oh new building was COM
meuced this week and the carpenters
are making splendid head dway with it.
Mr. Gillhert, of Bellefonte, agent for
the Singer Sewing Machine came very
near losing his life last Thursday,
The creek was swollen and covered, the
road and Mr.. G.. not being acquainted
with the road drove into the strong
current of the water, where his buggy
capsized and threw him into the cold
stream. He struggled full hour be-
fore he succeeded in getting himself
and the horse out. In an almost un-
conscious condition he worked himself
to Mr.. ARDS house VIII ere he received
the necessary assistance. The next
morning tue water had receded about
3.feet and then party of men rescued
the buggy, but the cushion part of the
harness, and gum coat and yalise had
been carried away by the swift water.
HIS loss amounts to about $50. 90.
SCRIBE.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-02-21

For fine Monuments and Head
stone the MillheIm Marble Works is
the leading and best place in the coun-
ty. If
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-02-21

On Monday evening number Of
our citizens met in the Grammar
school room for the purpose of organiz-
ing a Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton. The meeting was opened with
devotional exer cises conducted by Rev.
B. Hengst, after which the constitution
of Y. NJ G. A. was read and adopted.
An organization was then effected by
the election of the following officers for
the term of six months: President
Rev. J. G.. w. Herald; Vice President
"A. J. rter;Secretary-D. l.. Zerby,
Treasurer-D. A. Musser.
There was fair attendance and all
present were well pleased with the
good feeling which prevailed through
out the evening and felt encouraged at
the prospect Of making this benificial
and successful organization. The as
sociatiOn starts with membership of
twelve and promising outlook of a
speedy increase in numbers.
On Sunday, Feb. 9th, Y. N. G. A.
services will be held in said school
room and will consist in Bible readings.
All young men are cordially invited to
be present and are req uested to bring
Bibles with them.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06
FASHIONS.

A fashionable and beautiful rare fur is
Inc sea oO'er' aae
Birds for hat trimmings have gilded
beaks and claws. a.a Ham
Porphyry is a new shade of red between
brick and garnet, @ .aa
Chenille Trimmings are in favor both for
bonnets and dresses. y,w-
4 The fur-lined circular remains in favor,
but it is not fashionable cloak
Very beautiful are the white felt hats s
brought out for little children.
Persian lamb, Astrakhan, and gray krin1T
mer are all popular cheap furs'
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

To Whiten the HANDSOME of the best
ways to make the hands soft and white, is
to wear at night large mittens of cloth fill
ed with wet bran or oatmeal and tied
closely at the wrist. Even ladies who have
a great deal of Homework to do, can keep
their hands soft and fine by wearing bran
mittens every night.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Young people 70 SPe@A "1n -, - NJ wv. -.
tb.t tbe world in coming to the Exposition
nav receive good impressions Of the people
# that charming southern city.
an the next place, let the girls speak
.or oftbe men, and the men praise the
Girls. Many Of our most popular society
Poouties have been known to complain that
tbo men here we're not to be depended on;
that those whose attentions you'd right
"a expect, or had grown to expect, in ac-
cordapce with the laws Of precedent and
analogy, never came near you, while your
card was filled up by men who had never
danced with you before. Buff your mot
TO were "Praise, and blame not, there is
a great deal in their practice to admire.
Might you not just as well say, @The men
here are. 50 universally attentive! Instead /
Of devoting themselves to two or three
girls, they are kind to every one. Isn't
that just too sweet for anything? When
you 60 to a party, instead Of dancing with
the same men who danced with you last
time, your card is filled with quite new
SET thinkthat freshness and variety are
50 nice, don't you| o ag1a 49,
There is much to be said in commenda-
ton of our men. Their general tone
toward women is unexceptionable, and inI
this respect they gain by comparison with
the "beauz" of other places; certainly with
the Western men, who are too firtatious
and are given to doubtful and rjSque re-
marks; certainly with Boston men, who
treat women ode Aaut saI5ds;;" certainly
with New York men, who ignore women
as much as they possibly can. '.. ..'2 If
In like manner, man with an unjaun-
diced eye can find no end Of things to APP
prove Of in New Orleans girl. She is
i often goodly to look upon. She is usually
well dressed, especiallyin the evening; she
has almost invariably charming and un-
OOtruSve manner, she has always plenty to
say for herself, and without exception she
dances we'll. If our people dwell on these
FACTS in talking to visitors, they will give
strange girls some Incentive to make them
serves more agreeable, in the hope ofrival-
ing our young charmers. gnR
Other and graver suggestions might BEL
mage a IN regard to our social, political and
commercial institutions; but their defense
can safely be left to the discretion and good
sense Of substantial men Of the town
These hints have narrowed themselves
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

II is common in India to End an album
dant supply Of water flowing below the
surface of an apparently dry riyer-bed, q
fact taken advantage Of by natives to sink
dams across the bed and to bring water in
this way to the surface.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

In lieu OF sealskin jackets short mantles
Of sealskin will be worn this season.
The reviled hustle, ipsensible to world
wide Reproduction, goes on increasing like
the Nile
Necklets Of velvet, satin, metal and all
sorts Of material are worn BY women, young
girls and children,
All fashionable wraps, long or short, are
held in at the waist line in the back by
straps Of ribbon or elastic.
Roses are worn on the side of the cor
sage, rather than on the front, aud are ar
ranged high on the shoulder.
Children's garments retain the pulled
Moliere front, and bunch Of stirring in
the back is added this winter.
There is a revival Of taste for the deli
cate esthetic colors, and the newest jerseys
are brought out in these shades.
Scarlet flannel will probably be fashion
able this season in Europe, if not here, as it
is said to be a preventative Of cholera.
The fastenings of nantes and cloaks of
seal are carved antique heads in wood or
stained ivory, or fine passementerie.
A new wooden lace, colored or ecu
cream and white, run with gold thread, is
one of the latest fancies coming from Iris.
VeryHbroad galoons II trimming cloth
dresses are shown IN mabair and ilnses ID
mohair wove. closely in basket dergu
Ruby jet is used % England for cfna-
ments and dress trimmings, such as buck
lesIand clasps. 1t has replaced Rhinestone
ornaments. Bo jf
p Point Espdgno5 the new Spanish lace, is
made Of white silk blonde, the scalloped
edges closely resembling the raised Escu-
rial patterns. .....
INA pretty trimming for evening costumes
lis black net worked in white silk. The
pattern is traced on white linen, aud isyery
easily worked
Capotes and Fanchons without strings
are worn, but, for all that, stringless bon
net is not in good taste. Ifone objects to
strings she should wear hat.
Fichus of velvet, silk, satin and lace
+" Manous" they are called in Paris and
Londop-are much in favor, being worn
with either low or high necked dresses.
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Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

mansions as we prepare to do everything
for the pleasure of those Ephemera, whose
day is SO short, it should certainly be
made countless.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06


To soften hands hardened by house-work,
fill a wash-basin half full of fine white sand
and soap-spds, as hot as can be borne.
Wash the hands in this five minutes at a
time, brushing aug, rubbing them in the
sand. The best is flint sand or the white
powdered quartz sold for filters. t may
be used repeatedly by pouring the water
away after each washing, and adding fresh
to keep i. from blowing about. Rinse in
warm lather Of fine soap and after drying,
rub them in dry bran, Or corn meal. Dust
them and finish with rubbing cold cream
well into the skin. @
.s II ..### r#a
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Paris sends over a. novelty inIthe way Of
a glove which is fastened all the length of
the arm by means Of tiny kid straps and
buckles This is, without doubt a glove
that will prove a boon to ladies who, being
the possessors Of shapely plump arms, have
long been vexed with the straight buttoned
gloves but little wider at the top than at
the wrist, causing the rounding portion Of
the arm to be pinched and squeezed into a
space some inches too narrow for it, and
giving the wearer's arm confined and un.
comfortable appearance, with little, fever
ish-lookipg hillocks Of flesh, between each
button up. the gloves entire length The
strap glove can be made to fiji, snagly and
trinity, while at the same time preserving
the graceful symetry of the arm.
gwas gag b9l.i N
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-25
Jail TO be Built.

By virtue of an order OF the commits
sioners' court of Taylor county i here
by advertise for bids to build Jail for
said county, In the town Of Abilene,
according to plans and specifications
heretofore adopted by said court, which
can be seen at my office at any time
after Saturday, the Goth inst. All bids
to be handed In by the 10Th of October
next the court reservlng the right to
reject any or all bids If II sees proper.
Given under my hand this the 18TH
day Of September, 1884.
DAvmJ. RED,
Clerk Co. c.. Taylor Co., Tex,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-25
Mechanlcs, Artisans,

railroad men, indeed all kind Of men
whose interest It may be TO save money,
will certainly effect that object by pur-
chasing dry goods, ladies and gentle
mems furnishing goods, hats, boots,
shoes, etc, at the Tennessee store.
We bought OF Mr.. Nell p. Anderson,
assignee Of j. M. White, the cream Of
the stock formerly owned by him at
prices that enable us TO sell away down
below regular prices. We are In daily
receipt OF new goods, embracing every
thing that Is kept In well-regulated
dry goods house. Don't fail to see us
before making your purchases.
Il. j. WHITE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-25
A MISTAKE.
The Track on the Texas Pacific Not
50 Bad as Reported.


SO Bad as Reported.
AS we anticipated, the rumor which
was given currency in our osal columns
on yesterday, viz: "that the track Of
the Texas & Pacific railway is unsafe
between this city and Toysh, and
liable TO 60 to pieces after the first
heavy rain on account Of the condition
Of the ties" sgroundless. It has been
contradicted by the best authority.
Mr.. w. j.. Carnohan, division road
master Fort Worth TO Baird, informs
us that the track from here
TO Toyah IL in better condition
at present than II has been during the
year. AS to his own division, he
speaks by the card. Since April last
more than 1000 new ties have been
laid monthly and IS 900 well seasoned
oak ties are at present distributed
along the road and are going into the
track daily. Iron rails are being re-
placed by steel and new steel is being
laid between Fort Worth and Ben
brook, Millsap and Brazos, Canyon
and Ranger, and Ranger and Eastland.
Four carloads OF steel went west day
before yesterday and more
are to follow. In prepare
ton for the fall and winter
traffic, old sidings have been length
ened, new sidings put down, and
among the latter $3.50 feet OF siding at
the Millsap quarries.
A more popular and energetic super
.Na.t. Il r.Nt u
hard working road-master than l.. Il.
Keller and w. j. Carnohan IL will be
difficult TO find, and we hardly think
their track will go to pieces after the
first heavy rain on account of the con-
dltion of the ties. From our own OBJ
servatlons based upon trips over the
road in May June and September, as
far west as Big Springs, its present
condition Is decidedly improved as
compared with its condition last
spring. The rumor is doubtless a
canard.n
Col. ]. II. Britton, state engineer,
was In the city yesterday and when
questioned about the rumor said that
the Texas & Pacific track between Big
Springs and TOyah was i'm fist-rate
condition and that trains run as fast
over this section of road as they do
anywhere in Texas; that he had been
over the road several times recently
and that the entire track from Fort
Worth TO Toyah Is In better condition
than 1t was one year ago. Mr.. Britton
4ald, also, that the track between Fort
Worth and the Colorado river was not
in as good condition az IL should
be, but that there was no rea-
son TO suppose IL would go
to pieces after bard rain; that If the
track was as bad as reported more
wrecks would occur; that the number
OF wrecks had decreased in the past
few months. He expressed much re-
greet that the silly rumor had gotten
ont
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-25
Pnra Powder.

Since the first package OF Silver
Loaf Baking found its way to the
home of a consumer, it has grown in
popular favor with a rapidity un-
known in the history of any baking
powder yet offered the public. That
1t rose triumphant over every OPP
posing obstacle and took a position
side by side with the leading brands
In the market, evidences the merit
claimed for 1t by the manufacturer.
Why this unprecedented popularity
Of this new brand of baking powder Is
q legitimate question, and the answer
ls found in the guarantee of ]. III.
Brown that every package is chem
lcally pure.