Announcements* LROWDATUKK. We are authorised to antioiinio that CUHSTKK MUNSOtf, lut|.. or PliiUpxbtirK, will tin a raniliilate fur the l/eginlatuhi, •otijert to the decision of the Dem ocratic County Convention. W are authoriaed to aiinoiim-e that D. C. WII.T, Kei|., of Millliritn, will tie a < andldate for the I.i-i-t lure, subject to the decision of the Domorrutlr Conuly Convention. DISTRICT ATTORN KY. We are authoriaed to announre that WII.I.IAM IIKINLK. K|.. of Bellefonti', will he a candidate for Dlnlrtcl Attorney, subject to the dncieton of the Demo cratic County Convention. fentre Thursday Morning, August 12,1880. CoaaaeroxnKNi't, containlnit important news, solicit ed from any part of the county. No rommuidraUotie inserted utiles* accompanied tiy (lie real name of the writer. Democratic Meetings. At LEMONT, College township, on MONDAY EVENING, August 10, 18$0. At BOALSBURG, Harris township, on TUESDAY EVENING, Aug. 17, 1880. A pole raising will take rtlaco at Boitls burg on tho afternoon of TUESDAY at 4 o'clock. Tho Hancock and English Club of Miles burg and Boggs township will meet at their- Club Rooms, in Milesburg, on SATUR DAY EVENING, August 14, 1880, for the purposo of perfecting tho organization and transacting such business as may bo brought before it. JAS. A. WKAVKR, President. Local Department. —Go to lfnrry Green's for choice cigars. —The beautiful moonlight evenings are here again. —For all articles of men's and boys' clothing go to the Philadelphia Branch. —Call at the Philadelphia Branch cloth ing store and see the immense stock of goods. —The next meeting of the Temperance Union of Bellefonte, will be held on Thursday evening, September 2. —Summer will soon be over, but not so with trade at the Philadelphia Branch clothing store. It rapidly Increases. —lf you want a pleasant surprise, go to the Philadelphia Branch store and inquire the price of their men's and boys'clothing. —Clothing is a large item in tho ex penses of all gentlemen, but it can be re duced to the minimum by buying at tbe Philadelphia Branch. —Centre Uounty Pomona Grange will i meet at Centro Hall, next Tuesday, Aii- | gust 17. Thero will be three sessions—lo a. h. and 2 and 7 p. m. —Facts—not fancies—are what we want, \ and it is a fact that the Philadelphia Branch store sells men's and boys' cloth ing cheaper than any other establishment. —Tbe regular meeting of the Hancock and English Club in this place, last Friday evening, was addressed by J. W. Gephart, Esq., and Gen. W. 11. Blair, both mak- . ing excellent remarks. —Rev. J. Green Miles preached a very acceptable sermon to a largo congregation in tho Baptist church, this place, last Sun day evening. He will preach again next ! Sunday morning at 10} o'clock. —The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society assembled at the residence of Mrs. , John T. Johnston, Inst Friday evening. ! Mrs. R. A. Magec and Mrs. Thos. R. Hayes entertained the company with vocal music. —Always foremost among the groceries of this place is that of Seehler & Co. The . stock which they keep on hand is as remarkable for its excellence as its com pleteness. The proprietor and his assist ants are gentlemanly and obliging. Call and be convinced. —Don't fail to call at the Bee Hive and ! leavo your order for a fall suit. They are j offering extra inducements now. They j guarantee to give better goods and better , made for less mcney than can be got any- ' whore in this section. Tbe fit of their i garments recommend themselves. —Mr. Fred. Bower and lady, of Howard, : met with a run-a-way accident last Sunday. They were driving to a neighboring camp-meeting, when, owing to a broken bit, their horse became unmanageable and ran away. When in the vicinity of Lauth's Iron Works they were thrown from tbe vehicle, receiving slight injuries. —We were exceedingly pained to hear of the death on Tuesday night of the little boy baby of our young friends, Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Hoover. The baby looked titfn this world for ten brief days, and felt a little of tbe suffering to which humanity is heir. A merciful Creator taw that Heaven was better than earth for tbe nurture of such a flower, and transplanted it there, where it will develop in perfect beauty. —A lively Democratic meeting was held at Johnston's school house, in Boggs township, on Tuesday avening. The school house was packed with enthusiastic Dem ocrats and a Hancock and English Club for the school district was organised with twenty-nine members. Tbe meeting was then addressed by Geo. R. Barrett, Esq., and Mr. James Scbofleld, both of whom made excellent speeches. —Mr. Bamuel Decker, who resides near Zion, met with a misfortune last Friday in the death of a valuable horse. The fact that the animal was one ef a beautiful match team aggravated still more the loss. On Thursday evening Mr. Decker had turned the horses into a field and on Fri day morning discovered one lying cold in death. We commiserate with Mr. D, in Mis lots. •—lt certainly gives much pleasure to al lude to tho business establishment* of this place, for where business Is most brisk prosperity abounds. S. A. Brew & Son, of the Allegheny street grocery, continuo to incrcuso tho extent of their business, and moot with success. Those purchasing groceries should patronize them. —How fortunate people are ! A pros porous season is prevailing, politics are aclivo enough to prevent ennui and Seeh ler & Co. have an elegantly stocked gro cer}'. If money continues to circulate abundantly and people will patronize Seehler & Co., great health and happiness is in storo for them. —Rev. W. G. Olinger, of the State of Nebraska, who is visiting in Pbllipsburg, preached in the M. E. church, that place, on Sunday week. As Rev. Olinger, is six feet and six inches in height, his sermon, per force of circumstances, was of an un usually high character and far above the heads of tho congregation. —The Zion Cornet Band will give a fes tival on Saturday next during the day and evening. It will be hold at tho White church, near Zion. Every kind of elegant refreshment will bo provided, including a warm supper at night. The Pleasant Gap Silver Cornet Band is announced to be present and aid in discoursing delightful music. Of pleasant amusements there is no lack. —Some member of the genua homo, but slightly removed from tho Darwinian source of man's existence, and possessing a superabundance of impudence in compari son with his good sense, ascended tho beau tiful willow tree on the Bishop street side of Miss Mary Mcßride's millinery store, last Friday night, and deliberately cut off tho handomest bough on tho tree. Was it tho result of spito? If so, is it possible that such creatures exist? —Robbers are again operating at How ard. The scene of their last depredation was the store of Lucas Brothers, which has suffered in a similar way on several pre vious occasions. The recent robbery oc curred one night during the latter part of last week when over ono hundred dollars' worth of goods was taken. The jerpetra tors of these crimes have never been ap prehended, although it is thought they are persons quite familiar with the store and its surroundings. Kddie Richards, youngest son of our popular watchmaker, Mr. F. C. Richards, met with quite a misfortune on Wednes day evening last while engaged with his companions near the depot. In attempt ing to leap over the railing surrounding the platform bis foot caught, throwing him backward and breaking his left arm at the elbow. We are pleased to learn that the Injury is not serious and that Eddie is able to be around again, although ho has to carry the injured member in a sling. —The picnic ground on Xittany Mount ain has been much improved of lato under the supervision of its owner, Mr. Peter Hoffer. lie has erected a commodious building containing a substantial dining table, where picnicers may be safely shel tered from sudden storms, and refreshments conveniently spread. He is also digging a well down deep into Mother Earth, hoping to strike a watery vein, from whence "Adam's Ale,'* fresh and cool, may be drawn up to the top of the mountain. —The telegram in referenco to the wel fare of I)r. Tanner, which was received in this piace last Saturday night, giving the gratifying information that the Doctor was flourishing upon a milk and watermelon diet, was duo to the enterprise of the clerks in Valentines' stores. They thought the suspense of waiting until Monday for posi tive information would be injurious to their own and their neighbors' health, and kind ly telegraphed Hon. A. K. McCluro, of Philadelphia. The return telegram was a source of intinite gratification. —Miss Maggie, daughter of Mr. John Sweeney, of Pleasant Gap, accompanied by her young nephew, were riding into town on Tuesday morning last, but just as they reached the crossing at the junction of Water and High streets, the spring wagon in which they rode came to a sudden atop, involuntary so far as they were concerned. The front wheels of the wagon struck vio lently against the high stones, the wagon box and rear wheels stopped, and the front wheels passed on. Of course, the fore part of the wagon box fall to the ground, and the occupants alighted in a more rapid and uncomfortable way than they do on ordin ary occasions. Miss Maggie and her com panion were frightened but not injured. After resting in Mr. Isaac Guggenheim er's store and getting their wagon repaired they wore enabled to pursue their mission to town. Moral—the borough authorities should have that space on the Water street side of the crossing filled up, and that immediately. pHiursnußo, Centre Co., Pa., > AUIIUST 8, 1880. / EDITORS CRKTMR DEMOCRAT-.—AS the Democratic party baa before the people the names of such excellent men for Na tional and State offices it becomes not only very appropriate but exceedingly impor tant that our nominees for local offices should likewise be men of the highest character. I therefore submit the name of Dr. O. F. Hoop, of Phllipeburg, as a suitable candidate for the Legislature. I believe him to be the most popular person yet named In connection with that office. He is a good speaker, a ready debater and • man of great perseverance. 1 sub mit his name subject to the decision of the nominating convention. X, Y. Z. PERSON AI. MiNTtONi—Miu Jennie DATE i* at homo again from hor visit to Capo May. She returned on Monday evening. —Mr. John Mason Duncan was in town on Sunday, and on Monday started to Muncy, Lycoming county, where he was called on an imperative business engage ment. On Tuesday ho returned to his regular duties. Last week, Mr. and Mrs. "William Spoor and Miss Nellie Larimer, of Pleas ant Gap, started by private conveyance to Curwcnsville, Clearfield county. They spont several pleasant days in thut place and returned on .Monday last, thorougtily enjoying their long ride and much charm ed witli the scenery along tho route. —Messrs. W. A. Tobias, Harry lisle and W. W. Montgomery ure now supposed to bo catching blue fish oil" the coast of New Jersey. They left on Wcdnosday of last week, having llarnegat, N. J., as their destination. It is probable that the two former anglers will also do a little Usbing* after the fair sex. They each have enough past experience to bo successful in either kind of angling. —Francis Murphy will go from this place to Wayne Station camp-mooting, which begins next Tuesday. —Miss Pratt, of Philadelphia, was the guest of Miss Mamie Crittenden, last week. Kcv. William Laurie, pastor of the Presbyterian church, has returned from his summer vacation. He preached in Humes' Hull lust Sunday morning. —Miss Jenkins, of Milton, is visiting at tho residence of Dr. Dorworth, this place. —Our popularyoung friend, Mr. Walter Zcigler, a former proprietor of what is now Harris' drug store, is visiting among his acquaintances in this place. —Mr. Monte Ward, of this place, is associated with tho Providence (R. I.) base ball club, this season, and although for ] years he has been noted as an expert I pitcher, he has so vastly improved that J now he has not an equal in the country. —Mr. W. K. Teller, proprietor of the ; Brockerhofl" House, started, last Thurs- j day, on a trip to the South. His health, j of late, has been quite table, and he takes \ this trip as much in bo|>es of regaining it ; as to see his old lriends. We hope the ob- j jects of his journey may bo realized. —The Pbilipsburg Journal says that Mrs. I.ydn Holt, of Snow Shoe, and Miss Bella Rupert, of Zion, are guests of Mrs. C. G. Hirlinger, that place. —Mr. C. L. Callaway was at Pittsburg, last week, returning on Saturday. —The best cigars in the market are those sold by Harry Green. Miss Bella Rankin of this place, has I been visiting in Boalsburg, whence she returned on Monday. lier cousin, Miss Bella Rankin, of Boalsburg, accompanied her. —Hon. J. P. Oepbart, of this piece, has been appointed a Grand Juror and C. M. Bower, E*q., a Traverse Juror, for the special term of United Stales court to con vene at Williamsport this month. Mr. C. H. Geisse, wife and family, of > Philadelphia, are at the BrookerbofT House, where they will remain for several weeks. ' For a month past they have been staying ; at tbe Chinclala-moose, Snow Shoe, whence ; they returned last week. They have spent j former season* in this place and were suffi- , cicntly pleased with its beauties to induce . them to return. , —The Misses Gerberieh, of this place, ! depart to-day for a brief sojourn in Leb anon county. Mrs. Wistar Morris, of Philadelphia, is visiting hersistcr, Mrs. Evan Blanrhard, on Linn street. The sisters bear a close resemblance to each other. Mrs. Judge Orvis, of this place, la in the city of Williamsport. —Our neighbor, the Daily AW*, in forms its reader* that the fiftieth anniver sary of tho Centre Baptist Association will be held at Milesburg, this county, com mencing on Wednesday, September Ist, and continuing three days. Rev. George Craft, of Huntingdon, will preach the doctrinal sermon. —Brother Goodlander, of the Clearfield Hfftu/ilican, passed through Bellefonte on Tuesday. He was making a flying visit to Lock Haven, and said he would return home yeeterday. We had the pleasure of a few moments conversation with bim at the depot. Among other thing* be gave us a cheering account of tbe Democratic expectations in Clearfield this fall. —Mr. John Woodward, ot Howard, is visiting Williamsport and other place* this week. —Mr. Joseph Baker and daughter, of Lemont, are at Pine Station cftmp-roeetlng. —C. M. Bower, Esq., and wife, of this place, started yesterday to Aaronsburg. They will probably attend the camp-meet ing now in progress near that place. POLITICAL MKETIMOM RECENTLY HELD. —Since our last issue Democratic meet, ings have been held in Gregg, Potior, Walker, Spring and Worth townships. The ball still keepe rolling and everything is encouraging for good results In Centre county. A Hancock and English Club was formed in Gregg township, with William A. Kerlin, for President ; VI Presidents, John Coldren, Jacob Neese, John B. Heck man and Daniel Bartges ; Secretaries, K. C. Krumrine and K. F. Smith ; Treas urer, I. J. Grenoble; Finance and Execu tive Committee, Jacob McCool, John AU DI an and James Duck. We understand a Club was also formed in Walker township, but bnve not been furnished with n list of the officers. ANOTHER MKETINO of POLICY Iloi.t). kite.—ln response to tho published call for a general meeting of the Centre county policy holders in the Lycoming Fire Insur ance Company, a large number, including representatives from Lycoming and Clin ton counties, gathered in tho Court House at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Tho object of tho meeting was to take action in refer ence to closing up tho business of the com pany. Tho initiatory programme was atiout the same as usual, A.O. Furst, Ksq., calling the mooting to order, and John Irwin, Jr., being summoned to tho chair. George L. Potter, of this place, and 1). F. flood, of Lock Haven, were made secretaries, and Adam Hoy, Esq., treasurer. A.O. Furst, 1). H. Keller, Edmund lllanchard and Adam Hoy, Esqs., were the speakers. Let tors from Muncy, Milton, Scranton, Franklin, Canton, Hughcsville and other places, commending the action of the committee and concurring in any action taken by the present meeting, were read by A. O. hurst, Esq. Tho following prcambfe and resolutions were adopted : WIIKHKAK, The Lycoming Fire Insur ance Co., at Money i'a., has become so deeply involved in debt and so embarrassed in all its operations that it has no longer ability or means to successfully carry on the business for which it was incorporated ; and, Wh treat, Its further continuance in bus iness would be a serious detriment and loss to its members, and without prompt action to avert the same the Company must inev itably be placed in the bauds of a receiv er ; therefore, be it iimolrtd, Ist. That we, the Mutual jioli cy holder* of the Lycoming Fire Insur ance Co., in the State of l'a., recommend that said Insurance Co. go into immediate liquidation ; to accomplish this end, that all assets and assessments due the said company be collected us rapidly as possible; that tho same be applied to the discharge of all legal liabilities of tho company, un der tho supervision of some responsible person selected by tho said policy holders. 2d. That is 11 cash policies bo immediate ly cancel led, and all mutual policies at the earliest day practicable. •'kl. That in order to carry into cfTect the first resolution above set forth some of the principal officer* of said company, namely, tho Secretary or President, fie requested to resign, so that hi* place tnay be filled by tho election of the person chosen or nominated bv the said iiolicv holders. •Itb. That the person no selected ahull have full powrr'and authority to examine into all account* of said company, and that no payment be made without hi* , content, unlet* the *ame ehall have been i or hereafter shall be adjudicated by a com petent legal authority. 6th. That a *oon a* practicable the real \ and personal e*tate of *aid company hall ' be *old, and the net proceed* be applied to the payment of the debts of *aid company, i lib. That a* early a* practicable all | affairs of the company hall be doted and the premium note* of the policy holder* ' shall thereupon be cancelled. 7th. That the person *o chosen to uper- j intend the settlement of the affair* of said company shall bo entitled to a reasonable compensation. *tb. That all Director* of the company who are solicitor* or attorney* for the company, or agent* or collector*, be re turned to resign, *o that their place* may lie filled by person* Immediately represent ing the policy holders. 9th. That should the officers of the Company reject this recommendation the committee heretofore appointed shall be authorised to institute legal proceeding* against the company, to have a receiver appointed to settle up the affairs of the company and take such other measures a* will lead to that result. On motion of Edmund lilanchard, Esq., the committee were ordered to present these resolution* to the Board of Director* of the company a* soon a* |>os*ible. A PEKKHTKO IKVBSTIOX.—Mr. John W. Moore, of this place, ha* gained con siderable reputation as a scientist and in ventor, and at last, a* he implicitly be lieves, ha* perfected a contrivance for sav ing tho "floating gold," or minute atoms of gold dust existing in vast quantities upon various portion* of the earth'* sur face, but which, from it* nature, ha* here tofore evaded all the efTort* of scien tist* to collect. If the invention of Mr. Moore i* a success, it will be of inestima ble value to the world, and an immense bonanza to it* inventor. We will not attempt to describe the invention a* it cannot be made plain to the general reader. Those interested can be best satisfied by calling upon Mr. Moore. Two enticing offers have already been received by Mr. Moore from capitalist* at a distance, but be ha* not yet accepted either offer a* be hopes to interest a sufficient number of person* at homo to make the first teat of hi* invention a borne enterprise and give his friend* the vast benefit to accrue from it* successful operation. We hope our photograpic friend ie really in possession of the goose that lay* the golden egg. A Gt.oaious KECOHO.—Last Sunday was the beginning of the fourth year of Rev. John Hewitt'* rectorship over St- John's parish of the Episcopal church, thi* place. The event was the occasion of one of the most eloquent and impressive die course* ever pronounced from a Beilefonte pulpit. In the course of hi* remark* the learned rector alluded to the fact that for over one hundred year* member* of hi* family have served at the altar of the Episcopal church. The names of a long line of anceetor* are recorded upon the book of the Church of England and are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. For fourteen year* he haa been a clergyman of the Episcopal church, from whence hi* venerable father, after year* of faithful service in the tame capacity, I* now obliged to retire. Success such a* the world choose* to epplaud ha* not been greet, but ell bave rested from their labor* after year* (pent in the performance of duty. The fact tbat the reverend gentleman'• father occupied the pulpit during the delivery of the *er mon and pronounced the concluding pray er added to the im preset venea* of the occa sion. Feahcu Mt)*pnv, th* TeMpgaAttci Ai'OKTTK— Hie WORK IN HKM.KPOMTK.— For this week, at least, Bellefunte is a b-tiiperunco community. That sentiment, in connection with tbo name of Francis Murphy, one of iU greatest living advo cate*, hit* been the hurden of apeech upon the lip* of Beliefonte'i inliabitunU ever ince the distinguished gentleman alighted from the tiuin la*t Saturday evening at 5:06 o'clock. (Alwuy* excepting,of coure, Dr. Tanner, the iater, who now take* precedence of all in the heart of every true American.) Kindne** and love for hi* fcUowrnan have long been known a* dis tinguihing attribute* in the good qualties of Mr. Murphy, and thi* received a practi cal demonstration in the gentleman's ac tion* during the few moment* he spent at the depot. With hat raised aloft in his left hand in a manner that betokened the deepest deference, he succeeded, with that subtle magnetism for which he is noted, in attracting to his side every person at the depot. To each he gave a hearty grasp of hi* hand, accompanying it with a kind in vitation to "come to the meeting." There is nothing particularly prepossessing in the appearance of Francis Murphy j all his peculiar attractiveness is in his mariner, lie is of med>utn height and compact build. Ilia countenance is sufficiently Hibernian to betray Irish descent, but hi* head ex tends for enough back to have been molded in Scotland. His eyes are deep set and overhung by a pair of shaggy eye-brows. A heavy, black moustache seems to spring out just below his nose and grow straight down to his lips ; no wavy, graceful curves toward either cheek are visible. That his hair commenced to grow before his moustache appeared, is evident, as it is beautified by many silver threads of gray, while his moustache betray* no indication of passing years. Yet, Mr. Murphy is much handsomer than the ordinary man. Mr. Murphy spent .Saturday evening at the residence of our popular townsman ex- Mayor l*yon, where an impromptu recep tion was held. Some *olicilati<>ri has been expressed by our Iriends as to where he elected to attend divine service on Sunday morning, but we regret that we are unable to enlighten their quite proper curiosity. Suffice to say, we did not see hi in at our church. His headquarters while in town, when not "dining out," are at the Hush House. The first meeting on .Sunday night was simply beyond description. Never has u larger number of people crowded into the same space in this town. Standing room, even, in the spacious uuditorum of the Court House, was at a premium, and many went away in dej>air of obtaining even that. After the meeting was in progress we could not sec a single lady standing, but nearly ail tbe gentlemen were on tbcir foot, wbicb speaks unutterable things for tbe gallantry of Bellefonte's male inhabi tants. Mr. J. M. Duncan and a few other heroes were observed to be practicing gym nastics by carrying chairs through the aisle over the heads of the throng. Where the chairs all came from and where they all went to is a mystery. What it is in Mr. Murphy's utterance* that so awakens the |>opular enthusiasm is another mystery. Hundreds of better speakers on all sub jects aro common. He excels in neither eloquence nor argument. W# have heard | gentlemen of our own town make nmra argumentative temperance speeches, hut never heard a temperance speaker hold so va*t an audience in such rapt attention. He U extremely pathetic at time*, and again witty. The eyea of the audience are sometime* dewed with tear* and again their facial muaclea are convulsed with laughter. Many of hi* description*, too, are quite beautiful. Ilia accent in ordina ry utterance doea not tell that he was born in the "cottage by the aea" in Erin'* lale, yet he can imitate it in a manner that quite delight* the true IrUhman, and we can rexdily believe hi* declaration that he waa "bvirn in hi* native country." On Monday night the Court Houae wa* comfortably filled ; not uncomfoitably crowded. We enjoyed Mr. Murphy'a lec ture even more than on the previous eve ning. Porhap# it wa* because he had visited Bellefonte's beautiful spring during the day, looked into iu pearly depths, and drew from it that inspiration which it always contains for the lover of nature. Ilia apostrophe to it was one of the sweet eat sentiments we have ever beard. lie also paid a graceful tribute to ex-Governor Curtin. Ills concluding description of a battle in which Gen. Phil. Hheridan waa the hero wa* dramatic and natural. Many persons signed the pledge. A large num ber did so for the sake of example, who have before signed repeatedly and never drink. A few young men we were glad to •ee affix their came* to the pledge, and hope they will keep It. It is easy to sign, but after that oomes the "tug of war." No man of honor will violate to sacred a vow. The music on each evening is ren dered by a choir of Bellefonte's beat musi cal talent, and is exquisite. The audience love to linger and listen. The young men and maiden* who compose the choir, as well as the married ladlea and gentlemen, are making good us* of the divine art of song In their present work. The afternoon prayer-meetings, In the lecture room of the M. K. church, are also said to he de lightfu! occasions, and are indispensable aids to the evening work. Mr. Murphy, we belters, will give his final lecture to-morrow evening. May hi* success here be among the greatest that have ever crowned his efforts, and may his fondest hope* in regard to the temperance Dkim or Mas. Mam Ha ifcVt*jt_Oa Friday morning Iftst the sad Intelligence was received, by telegraph, that Mr*. Martha Irvin, a well known and justly esteemed lady of this place, had die] quite suddenly while visiting friends at Lane**, tor, I'a. The news was a sad surprise t,, many friends. Mrs. Irvin was the widow of the late Dr. William Irvin and inotb<-r of our young friend, Mr. Boland Irvin. She was a native of Ib-llefonte and was in. tirnateiy connected with a majority of our oldest and most wealthy citizen*. She was a sister of Mrs. Thomas Reynolds and ex-Governor Curtin, of this place, Mr. Constance Curtin, of Curtin' Work* and Miss Julia Curtin, of Philadelphia. Her body w as brought to Bcllefonte on the 8:-'!2 r. w. train on Saturday evening, and was conveyed to the residence of Mri. Roland Curtin, on Allegheny street, f 0 ). lowed by many sympathizing friends. The funeral service* took place from Mr. Roland Curtin'* residence on Sunday after noon at 4 o'clock. The estimable charac ter, extensive acquaintance and distinguish ed connections of the deceased attracted an immense concourse of people to the bouse. The burial service of the Episcopal church were said over her remains, the rector, Rev. John Hewitt, accompanying the ser vice with remarks commemorative of the virtues of the deceased. Rev. William l.aurie, of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. J. Donahue, of the M. K. church, were also in attendance. Hundreds of people in carriages and on foot accom panied the body on its last sad journev to Howard street cemetery, where, arnid Iwautiful surroundings, while tbegenial sun was shining forth with all the splendor of a declining summer's day, the coffin wa. lowered into the grave, "earth was com mitted to earth, ashes to ashes and dust to dust." The mourning friends stood t.y mingling their tears with the cool earth that fell ujon the coffin lid. But, withal, it was a consoling reflection that only the cold tenement of clay was being lower ed into the tomb, and that all that ww mortal of their departed sister was await ing in perfect peace and repose the tri umphant resurrection of the just. Mrs. Irvin would have been sixty-ore years of age had she lived until the twen ty-ninth instant. She was a lady of trans cendent virtues and exalted "character. For thirty.five years she has been a mem ber of St. John's parish of the P. E. church, this place. Jn its pure faith she met death with that supreme resignation and calmness that indicated how complete was her triumph. Dr. Tanner Triumphant. HIS VAST AMI HIS PEAST. Forty five days ago. Dr. Tanner, the m.in who then commenced a fast of forty <lays in New York, promising to atistain from everything except water, weighed 1 ."*7} jiounds; five days ago. on Saturday, at noon, bis weight was 121J pounds ; three days ago, or on Monday, at noon, he lipped the scale* at 1321 pounds. This tells tbe story of what is the moat wonderful instance of fasting on record. During the duration of his fast he drank copiously of water ; yet in one instance lor seven days in succession and in another tor five days he did not drink at all. The largest amount of water taken in any one day was on the seventeenth day of his fast, when he drank 77', ounces. I)r. Tanner suffered much toward the close of his fast, yet never once thought of giving it up. He ended it triumphantly on Saturday last, at noon. Contrary to the advice of his physicians and friends, he imtne diateiy began to eat in a manner that j seemed quite immoderate for a man who ' ha<l abstained for so long. Tbe fir-t thing eaten was a luscious peach, which he hrst carefully peeled. It was pre sented to him by a small boy with the request that be eat it first. Then he : consumed four large pieces of a forty six pound watermelon, sent to hint lor his first meal by the Georgia State Hor ticultural Society, consuming the juice i and rejecting the fibre. To escape the crowd, he went to Dr. Gunn's residence when the fast was completed. The fol lowing will show his diet during the first day after hia fast : Saturday, at noon—Une peach, half a beer glass of milk and four large piece* of watermelon. Saturday, 12:15 r. , i >ne large piece of watermelon. Satur day, 3 r. x.—Two pieces of melon and one ounce of red Hungarian wine, worth $6 per pint. Saturday, 4.04 r. n.—Two piece* of melon. Saturday, 4.50 r. A half (round of beefateak, chewing the strength from it and rejecting the resi due. Saturday, 5.10 P. W. —One ounce of wine. Saturday, 5.45 p. m— Two pieces of melon, fibre and all. At 5.50 P. *- —Three apples. Saturday, 7r. a.— A half pound of beefsteak, partaking of it as before. Saturday, 8 P. <Hie ounce of wine. This completed tbe nourishment taken on Saturday, On Sunday tbe same course of diet, sub stantially, was continued at frequent intervals, until noon, when he weighed 126 pounds—a gain of over five pounds. On Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, be added potatoes stewed in milk, beef lea. bread and oysters to hi bill of fare. Hia weight on Monday, at noon, was 132 pounds—another gain of six pounds. Since the termination of hia fast he has not once experienced nausea, and his condition is excellent- Physicians are amased at fbe result, as it is contrary to many of their most fondly cherished theories. In describ ing hia sensations Dr. Tanner said: "Mv whole body feeU like hive of bees, all the parts are so busy absorbing food from my stomach. Notwithstand all I am eating my stomach cries 'More —more P " Tanner has received several proposal* of marriage, and one application to de liver lectures through western towns. On Monday he received 150 communica tions. He is now resting and looking over tbe many letters he has rwoeived. DEATHS. THOMAS—o Panda?, Asgart I, si Oaatra Hall, Ansa fUlisets. Uurtv. <* AAaai and Sarah Thomas, agad t jwn set St Saps. ntVlM.—Qotta mkMssly, at Laaoasur, Pa., aa fWdaj. Assart 6. ISSO, Nra, Martha lrrlh. rate* at the U* Br. William lrrta.af this f4c*, agad • jasra, It BK>ath> and • dnji.
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