oJ*e JfeuwOTt. Thursday Homing, July 8, 1880. O'RKENrONDKNUB, Containing llll|>or"tHIlt lU'WR, Bollrtt fd from any part of tin* county. No communication* liiH*rt(*D UIIII'AH accompanied by the real name of the writer. Ducal Department. —New moon again yesterday. —Gauze underwear, at Lyon & Go's. —Now shades of dress silks, at Lyon & Co'a. —Mr. William Lauriospcnt last Sunday at home. —Miss Nellie Orbison has returned homo from school. —Mr. John Blancltard has returned from school. —A splondid child's suit for $1.65, at Lyon & Co's. —Fine straw hats for men and children, at Lyon & Co'a. Mr. Levi Straub spent the Fourth with his family in this place. —Mr. John Ludwig, of Philipsburg, spent the Fourth in this place. —A summer suit can be purchased at $3.50 at the Philadelphia Branch. Mr. George Boal is in town, after a continuous absence of many months. —Mr. Frank P. Blair is out-doors again, and don't expect to huvea glass eye, either. —One of Harry Green's cigars is worth a dozen of those coming from other places. Try them. —lt is astonishing to see with what wonderful rapidity Day's Kidney Pad has come into favor. —To gain the great enjoyment derived from smoking, see that all your cigars come from Harry Green's. —Miss Adele Clare is at present at her home in Philipsburg, but wo hear that she anticipates soon embarking on a European tour. —Rev. John Hewitt is entertaining his father and brother—the former from Ridge way, Pa., and the latter from the State of Kansas. —Mr. Tliad. Longwcll, who assist ant to telegraph operator Malin, has now been promoted to the position of night j operator at Milesburg. —Spring Mills is rapidly assuming the ' proportions of a town. According to the enumeration made by Mr. Jamison, it now contains 278 inhabitants. —Only two months remain before the summer will be over. Summer clothing is now very cheap at the Philadelphia Branch, as the stock must he sold. —"Cheap, cheaper, cheapest," is the adjective they are now "declining" at the Philadelphia Branch store. Summer cloth ing has now reached the superlative de- I gree. —Now is the time for merchants to lower the price of their summer clothing and sell ofT the stock. Lewin, at the Philadelphia Branch, is the lirst to set the example. —A leather purse containing a small sum of money was picked up Tuesday morning on Allegheny street. The owner may gain possession of it by calling at the DKMOCRAT office. —The members of tho Philipsburg Cor net Band recently arrayed themselves in new suits, and will give an entertainment in Potter's Hall next Saturday evening to defray the debt thus incurred. —There were so many events to notice in regnrd to tho Haneock-Engli*h ratifica tion meeting on Saturday night, that we omitted the beautiful fireworks at the resi dence of Mrs. Lane. They were exceed ingly opportune in adding to the enthu siasm at that end of town. —The Presbyterian services will be held in Humes' Hall next Sunday morning, and in the "Wigwam" at night. During the following week, the pastor, Rev. William Laurie, will depart for his summer vaca tion, after which, wo suppose, services may be expected only semi-occasionally. —One after another, the young ladies and gentlemen continue coming home from school, anticipating a happy time during vacation. Miss Ida and Mr. John Furey, of Pleasant Gap, arrived home from Lew isburg on Saturday. Well, after a school year well upent all the young folks deserve a few weeks' recreation. —Our eminent grocers, Sechler & Co., have again inserted one of their attractive advertisements in the DKMOCRAT. By consulting it, our readers can learn of tho advantages gained by trading at that store. Their stock of groceries is very complete. They kill stall-fed steers weighing from 1200 to 1400 lbs., supplying their meat market with the best of beef. Their other meats are correspondingly fine. —One of the neatest properties on Water street is that of Mr. Olewine. We notice with pleasure that he has planted a large number of fruit trees which are just about coming into bearing condition. He who plants a tree confers a favor not only on himself but those who shall survive him. The tomato and other vines growing in Mr. Olewine'a garden also seem exception ally luxuriant. May he live long to enjoy the fruita of hia industry. —The hop held at the Brockerhoff House last Thursday night was a delightful affair, affording much pleasure to ail present. There were eighty persons in attendance. Repass' orchestra furnished the music, which was considered par excellence. Su perb refreshments were served. The merry company did not separate until three o'clock on Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Toller were untiring in their efforts to make their guests happy. —Sugar, coffee, tea and spice, Cheese, hominy, fruit and rico, Dried beef that is superb to slice Are suroly sufficient to ontico every person in Centre county to patronize tho grocery store of Sechler & Co., whore all these articles may be procured. —We see that our old friend James Gilhland, Esq., formerly of this county, but now resident near the National Capital, is prosecuting claims before tbo Depart ment, at Washington—such as pension, bounty and war claims. Col. Gillilund, has had largo experience, and our people who need an agent or correspondent can not find one more reliable and deserving. His address is Lock Box 681, Washington, D - 0 —The excitement prevailing in this placo during the celebration of tho Fourth did not exceed that of other days. There were no events of interest to call the people togother. Indeed, on utmost any duy scenes of equal excitement are common occurrences in tho vicinity of S. A. Brew & Son's store. People consider the pur chase of good groceries among tho most im portant objects in life, and go in crowds to Brew's store every day, each anxious to be tho first sorved. —One of tho prettiest objects it has been our pleasure to see was an elaborately curved clock frame exhibited to us on Monday by Mr. Jack Holmes. It was executed by himself. Ho shows remarka ble skill in handling the scroll saw. This piece of workmanship was manufactured to tho order of Gen. James A. Beaver, and is worth $3. But Jack also manufactures brackets,picture frames, &c., in a very neat manner, and at lower prices. Persons de siring any articles of the kind will do well to consult Jack. —Tho Daily New* of Friday last report ed that the residence of Misst'assey Kishel, of Spring Mills, hud been entered by a thief, who departed, bearing with him SOO in gold and silver coin, lie was a more costly caller than Miss Rishel cares to en tertain. The same issue of the Sew* says that one night, recently, tho store of Mr. j 11. W. Hoover, at Untonville, was entered j through one of the front windows uml re- j lieved of one dozen buckskin purses, three j dozen hose, two dozen silk handkerchiefs ! and two pairs of shoes. —The party of young gentlemen who go into out-door encampment in the woods every summer, are making unusually elab orate preparations for their expedition this > year. They expect to depart on Friday, j the 16th instant, to remain in encampment for about one week. Fourteen young gen tlemen will accompany the expedition this time. Every article of diet and all things that can administer to their comfort have been provided. A professional cook will j accompany the party, whose energy and j skill will be taxed to the utmost in prepar- [ I ing a sufficient amount of food to appease I the demands of their shurj>ened appetites, j We predict for them a pleasant time. —Coup's show is an innovation ; every- , thing is entirely new ; every act is the | freshest ever seen, and tho general verdict is, that it is the best performance ever giv ;en in this city. It is a show where you | can with propriety take your children ; we | noticed the most respectable citizens in at j tendance ; there wa not a stale act to-day ; | Air. Coup stands at tho head of arenic amusements, and hisenmpaign ought to be one of deserved success, as it will be of professional honor. We found no loafers, every employee seemed a gentleman. "That," exclaimed Mr. Coup, "is good enough to make one feel proud of him self."—Lanranter Courier ami Esprt. —We have been informed that a strol ling vendor of quack medicines, named Waliser, last heard of in Boggs township, varies the monotony of an occupation of doubtful usefulness by circulating lies about Gen. Hancock. One of his stories is that Hancock is a Catholic, and currency is given to the lie for the purjioso of creating prejudice against him on that ground. Of course if the story was correct it would be tho General's own business, and no one but ' a fool or a bigot would think of voting against him for any such reason. But it is not correct, and the lie may as well be met now as at any other time. It would be well for people, wherever the above named follow appears, to beware, not only of bis vile politics, but alio of his vile nos trums. —The faithfulness of a friendship exist ing between companions-in-arms, is shown by General Beauregard in publishing the book left behind him ready for publication by the late General J. B. Hood, whose sudden death of yollow New Or leans, left his ten little babes without any provision against the future. General Beauregard has had the book handsome)/ printed and beautifully bound and gives his entire time to its publication, free of charge, as the entire proceeds of the book are given to "The Hood Memorial Fund," the monies of which ara invested in the United States Registered Loan, to be do voted to the nurture, care, support and education of the little babes left without father or mother. General Hood made an investment of ail his fortune (over SIOO,- 000) in Louisiana State securities which turned out disastrously just before his death. The book is advertised in another column. —Everybody is invited to come and in spect the clothing at the Philadelphia Branch. —Wo much regretted to hear of the nad errand which drew Gen. J amen A. Beaver from homo the latter part of last wook. He wont to Lowisburg to attend the funeral of bin mother, Mrs. McDonald, who died on the 2!th ult. The General roturnod home on Friday evening last. Ilis WUH one of the ambient duties humanity i called upon to perform, and knowing in what affectionate esteem the General al ways held his inothor, we can sympathize with him in his great aflliction. Concern ing Mrs. McDonald, the Lewishurg Chron icle, in its last issue, contained tho follow ing notice: "Mrs. Ann E. McDonald, whoso death is recorded in this paper, was a lady of singular ability, force of charac ter, uiul faithfulness in tho discharge of her duties. She raised u family of children of whom any mother might be proud. Among them aro Gen. James A. Beaver, of Bellefonte ; J. Gilbert Beaver, a noble youth who was shot through tho heart while bravely fighting for his country at Antictam, and the McDonald children so favorably known in this vicinity. The Presbyterian church has, during her beloved place of worship; and she was at her place in church und Sunday school whenover her health would permit." —From the Pittsburg Critic, of last week, wo clip tho following notice of Coup's shows, which will exhibit here on next Wednesday: Tho Circus, Hippodrome and Menagerie, owned and directed by W. C. Coup, the well-known amusement manager, was cal culated, from its comprehensive strength and general excellence, to draw the crowd, and it fully succeeded in doing so. All the features announced wore enrried out to the letter of the programme. Especial mention must be made of the famous Bron cho stallions which have for tho past two years challenged admiration wherever they have been exhibited. Another novel feat ure is found in the performances of the Japanese acrobats and gymnasts, who cer tainly exceed in their remarkable perform ances anything ever attempted by a similar troupe in this country. The American Indian uct is an additional feature of in terest, and their war dances, scalp hunt and victory dance, constituted a novelty in the ring which was certainly appreciat ed by tho immense audience, to judge from the ringing applauso which greeted their exploits. The performance in the arena was varied and excellent, and introduced many popular and new features. Particu larly noticeable were tho acts participated in by James Melville, the admirable bare back rider, Miss Kmina Htokes, in her double tandem act, and Mine. Belmont, in her trapeze sensation. One of the wonders of this show is the baby sea lion, the only one ever born out its native element. It is now a little over two weeks old, measures about twenty j inches in length, nnd is tho greatest novel- J ty in the vtorld. For this wonder Mr. | Coup has la-en offered $.10,000. —We wish to direct the attention of our readers to the two advertisements which ; apppear In the DEMOCRAT entitled respect- \ ively "A Literary Revolution" and "Cham- j J bcrs'* Encyclopaedia." They each give ' the details of a wonderful reduction which ! | has recently been made in the price of rUndard literature. "Chambers'* Kncy- ! | clopaedia" is one of the most desirable ( works extant. The fifteen volumes, in I neat cloth binding, can be purchased for the small sum of $0.25, or, the same work , included in tho "Library of Universal 1 Knowledge"—twenty-one v<>lume*-$10.60. j Other work* of similar excellence in pro portion. Perhaps more wonderful still is another series of such works a* "Macau lay's Life of Frederick the Great," "Baron Munchausen," Ac., printed in plain type, and sold for the ridiculously small sum of five cents each. The high price of standard | literature is no longer an impediment in i the way of those who would become well read scholars. Mr. H. Y. Btitzer is agent for all the works described in the adver tisements and will bo happy to have tbose interested call and inspect the books. WARM WKATIIKR TO-MORROW NIGHT. —We hope that to-morrow and Saturday evenings may be among the warmest yet experienced this summer—and, at the same time, free from rain. Wo express this evil wish for the sake of tho ladies who are *o busily employed in preparing for the cake and ice cream festival to be held in the basement of the M. E. church Friday and Haturday evening*. Oh, for weather that will make ice cream and lemonade a physical necessity 1 Go, one and all; it will be a fine affair. —Bellefonte is at present alivo with strangers, among whom are the usual quo ta of pretty girls. Among those who are entertaining, in addition to some already noticed, we may mention tho family of ex-Governor Curtin, whose list of visitors, rumor says, will be still further increased on the arrival home of Miss Kate; also Mrs. Lane, Cyrus Alexander, Esq., Mr. P. G. Meek and Mr. Frank P. Green. May all the guest* carry away good im pressions of Bellefonte and her people. —A Sunday-school convention of the African M. K. church convened in this place on Saturday and closed on Tuesday The presence of a large number of strange faces of a dusky hue upon our streets in dicated that the expected number of dele gates were present. Rev. Palmer, brother of the pastor foci, was the only visiting ministerial delegate. The sessions were quite numerous and the convention was doubtless pleasant and profitable. —J. W. Gepbart, Esq., conducted the Young Men's Christian Association ser vices on Sunday last. Mr. Gephart shows great ability for conducting such meetings* and made the occasion one of unusual in terest. HCKNKH AND INCIDENTH or THE GLORI OUS "FOURTH." —The celebration of this holiday occupied three days—Saturday, Sunday and Monday—though tho latter was the day recognized as the legal anni versary of the nation's birth. It was in overy respect—save in tho flow of liquor and tho long processions of intoxicated persons—the dullest season oi the kind ever experienced in thin place. No attempt at demonstration took place until 12 o'clock, on Saturday, when a largo number of per sons sat down to an elegant dinner at tho Bush House, und wore afterwards invited to inspect tho interior of tho hotel. Vust improvements have recently been made upon its interior. It is certainly as elegant in all its appointments as uny hotel situated in a town of the size of Bellefonte. It has been repupered throughout in dark gold paper of the most modern style. Every room on the second floor has been carpeted with Brussels, while upon the third floor i have been placed ingruin carpets of a taste- ' ful design. As all the apurtmenta upon the second and third floors are furnished, ' i all the strangers who may ever visit Belle fonte can be entertained in un elegant manner. About 2 o'clock the Pleasant Gup band, statiom-d in front of the Bush House, be ' i gan a lively air, calling tho people togeth er. Chief Burgess Dale, from the balcony of the hotel, announced that the orators of , the day had failed to put in an appearance, , and introduced Mr. James ltankin, who read the Declaration of Independence. Hu was followed in a short speech by Mr. Morrison. After another selection from the band, tho crowd disjiersed, but not until after two of their number had been placed in tho "cooler." About X o'clock P. M. people took posi tions upon the most prominent places about town, and awuiled the expected ex plosion of fireworks from Half Moon hill. These began as soon as the evening was sufficiently dark to make an advantageous display, and continued for over un hour. Although quite numerous, they were all of the Roman candle, rocket or spinning wheel descr.plion, without any elaborate pieces. Their explosion afforded a very diverting and pleasant entertainment to the many who witnessed it, and Mr. D. P. I Peters, to whoso kindness the people are j indebted for the display, deserves the i thanks of the community. Of course, allusion was made to the ' great National anniversary in many of the J church services on Sunday, but otherwise j [ the real Fourth passed in the usual Sab- ! | bath quiet. Monday, July it, was as unlike the great National holiday a any day could he. The tcm|>eralurc was on tho descending scale, and for four hours a heavy rain fell, sue- ! ; ceeded afterward by a light rain. Early In | the morning the Mountain City Band and J the Logan Hose Company paraded through 1 a few streets, and then boarded tho train \ for Altoona, where, if the rain fell as it did j here, no temptation existed to drink any I stronger liquid than water. About half j the stores and, of course, the banks and \ \ post-office were closed, presenting a Sab- ; bath-like aspect. During the day, for lack i ' of more profitable amusement, the crowds j I on the street*employed themselves in plac- j i ing cannon-crackers beneath empty boxes, I and, in some instances, paying boys to sit j |on them until nftcr tho explosion. In the ! ! evening, however, great excitement pre- ! j vailed among the "small boys." Several stores had a large surplus stock of fire works, and, as they arc a dangerous stock to keep over, the proprietors doled them out \ to the crowd cheap. Then, amid the buzz of spinning wheels, tho ascent of rockets, candles and hot air balloons, and the cheers of the crowds, the closing hours of July 5, 18X0, were as noisy as could be desired. The celebration passed without accident or adventure. MEETING or POLICY HOLDERS. —In re sponse to previous notice, a large number of the policy bidders in the Lycoming Mutual Fire Insurance Company gathered in the Court House on Tuesday afternoon, to take action in regard to the recent large assessment of 25 per cent, on premium*. Hon. John Irwin, Jr., was made president of tho meeting. Figure* were produced to show that the last balance of the company's accounts represented the cash assets at $859,- 000. Only a short time ago a 6 per cent, assessment on premiums was laid, amount ing to $165,000, and this was followed, re cently, by a 25 per cent, assessment, or $450,000, the cash assets and two assess ments amounting to $974,000. Tho debt paid by the company was shown to be but $840,000. Why the assessment was so dis proportionately greater than the debt, con stituted the subject of inquiry, and was discussed by Adam Hoy and A. O. Furst, Esq's. On motion of Mr. Edward Humes, Messrs. A. G. Furst, Wis. P. Duncan, D. 8. Keller and Adam Hoy were appointed a committee to proceed to Muncy, institute an investigation of the affairs of the com pany and report the result to a future meet ing. It was understood that the com mittee would start to Muncy last evening, and the future action of the policy holders in this section of the country will be gov erned by the character of the report they shall make. TEMPERANCE MEETINO.— The friend* of temperance are requested to meet to-mor row evening at half-past seven o'clock, in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association. The object of tho meeting is to organize for future work. It is hoped that all interested will attend. MR. DMNCAM'H SCHOOL EXHIBITIOH.— I An audionco of about two hundred persons . gathered in Beynolds' Hall last Friduy evening to witness the concluding exercises . of Mr. Duncan's school. The interior dec- < orations or the hall were quite profuse and . very tasteful. Tint sides of the stage were I trimmed with ferns, lovely columns of i laurel bung suspended from the ceiling, ' numerous house plants in pots and urns were stationed on the stage, and the "stars i and stripes" appeared in various places < about the room. The exercises were simple, 1 though instructive, arid, considering that i the majority of the pupils are quite young, * wero rendered in ari admirable manner. Luck of space deprives us the privilege of noticing each performance. Three songs I were rendered by Misses Bradley, McGin ley and McCalmont, respectively, and < were among the most pleasing exercises of the evening. Perhaps the most noticeable of the essays and recitations were the essay of Miss Shortlidgn, entitled, "Mllcntly KM! the nrtiat atone Cut vim,' * C'hrlet of LVry hot if," and Miss Power's recitation, "/) Pro• fundia," which wus delivered in a highly artistic manner, and elicited applause. A pleasant variety, because of its mirth-pro voking qualities, was "The Masterpiece," a dialogue, in which Miss Graham and Messrs. Dare, Bichards and Sternberg bore tiie principal parts. A seven-part recita tion, entitled "Songs of Seven," was beau tifully impressive. Master Willie Wood ward made the concluding addrivß in well" chosen words. The piano accompaniments wero rendered by Miss Ohnmacbt. The exercises merited a more encouraging sup port than they received. STATE COLLECK COMMENCEMENT EX ERCISES EOR 1880.—The Commencement exercises of State College began Sunday, ' Juno 27, and thoso who had the pleasure of attending pronounce that throughout they were equal to the usual elevated j standard always maintained by the faculty iof that institution. The Baccalaureate j sermon was delivered on Sunday morning | by Rev. .1. F. DeLong, of the Reformed i j church, this -place, from Philippians 3 : 12, ! i 13. It was a scholarly and eloquent effort. ! An able arid highly entertaining address | ! was delivered before the Young Men's j j Christian Association in the evening by j Mr. J. M. Duncan, of this place. It was the occasion of the anniversary of the As sociation, which is said to tie in a prosper ous condition. Monday evening brought the Senior ! class day exercises—a new feature in the : Commencement programme. There was an I opening prayer by Rev. G. A. Landis, of the class of '77, succeeded by the follow ing j programme: I M ill' t OrliwD—"(#od in Hi*t/rv," JK. McOunbv, Wi!kin.l n - i Orntioo— "lndivWuAlily/* O. P. ValMlctory oration —"VocaMty of Hl***'* " K L Mil! BH Tiie degrees and diplomas were conferred, and the school year ended. Student* and teachers parted—some for a short tin,. . some forever. The next school year • f State College is looked forward to w.;li anticipations that it will be the most • .< - cessful ever experienced. I MI-ROVEM KISTa IN TH K PROTHOROTA. iir's Orrirg.— Every one visiting ti •• Court House is pleased to notice and com. mend the improvement* that have recent!. !>een introduced into the Prothorc tan s office under the supervision of thai oblig ing and efficient officer, Mr. .1. C Harf-r. the Prothonotary of the countv. Tin vault has received a thorough overhauling and the files have been re-arranged in m at and convenient file hoxe- and ch>s<-d (■-, Everything about Lie office is in fin-t-cla-* order, and Mr. Harpe. is entitled to great credit lor the completeness of his work. Business Notices. Ladies" hats trimmed to order, at I<\ n Ac Co s. Lyon o cents, at Lyon A Co s. —Come and look at our light cnlrd suits, all wool, fr $0.50, worth SIO.OO, at | Lyon A (Vs. —Why are horse* and cattle after Vaklr-c J Hubert*-' Horse Powders like a new laun dried shirt T Because they look sleek at. i clean. —No more sick chickens. Save your poultry and cure them f disease, by using itolsorts' Poultry Powder. It ha* nev. r failed to cure Cholera, and all di'eas- 1" which fowls are subject. Price 25 cents per package. For sale by ail druggist* —At the present time when there are MI many worthless linaments in the mario-t. it would be well to inquire which is the best. Thi will bo found in M. B Hubert * hmbrocation'—it is a panacea for ailnv nts that require rubbing either on man or beast. Price 35 cents per bottle. —"hy do you cough when you can find speedy relief in Sines Syrup of Tar. Wild ('berry and Horehound* It is the most pleasant and efficacious remedy known for Coughs, Colds, Croup, Asthma, and all diseases tending U> pulmonary consump tion. Has been sold for over thirty year* and is especially adapted to children, as it does not nauseate, and consequently it can be used in sufficient quantity as to effect a cure. Try one bottle and you will never be without it. Price 26c. and 60c. per bot tle. Sold every where. Ask vour druggist tor it. —The popularity of M B. Robert' Horse Powders it proving Itself in the in creased demand throughout this Stat*, from the fact that the public are at last finding out that it is possible to obtain s package of Horse and Cattle Powder winch ts strictly pure and free from such adulter ation as bran, cake meal, and other in gredients calculated to puff the animal instead of curing it of the disease it is suf fering from. M. B. Roberts Horse Pow ders contain no adulteration, and are much cheeper than any other, as but a Üble spoonful is required for a dose. Ask any old horseman as to their merits. For sale everywhere. Price reduced to 25c per MARRIAGES MRKON- IIARTRR —On lb. ath alt, at tfcs —' Jeac ef H foaUas. by Rev J, f JVU*#. " r , ICtiaa HvMh I© Miss Uin Kttft HtrH. lWMWata, Fa. DEATHS. , * *, sHSsoT Rev. ft. H MrPa* M - '"'"T eounty IVna's, Jss'T '■ at UvMwt. P. Jane s. I**>, v terme at MtltenMawa, Friar, July *. [*•• >—> • "o**-—* tt. rsatdenee of Mr. Hems ta Reral4* towusfclp, OO the istb alt, Mr. Joha Itaas, *|H * yesfa. IIRCUTRL—OB the Mth of June, near JashsoavUle, thteraanty, Jew** Rerhtef, *|e4 Tyears. II awsuhs •M ft