Sljc Journal. filter i Deininser. Proprietors. □.DEININOEU. Associate E liter. llHlheim.ThursUa) IHar.22 Terms— Bl.so Per Annum. WGAAI I—I.I ■ M'Jljslm on the L. C. 8. C. R. R., na< a reputation of 6—Too, is a tluiviiijf business ten? re. and controls the trade of an average radius of over eight, miles, iu which the Jot'ENvL has a larger cireulatim than ail other county papers cotuhiucd. Advertisers tciU please maks a note of this. 11.11 JU .L 1 . L— ._ . . _ . WITHOUT A NEWSPAPER.—Noth ing presents a sadder commentary Upon the present condition ot' socie ty than the large number of families, both in town and in the country, .but more especially iu the latter, that subscribe to no paper of anj kind. Hundreds and thousands ol families are thus growing up utterly ignorant of the mighty events o! the day. But who can tU the in jury that is being afflicted upon th< rising fneratiou—those who are U J t rke our place in the busy world al no distant day—growing up witkoai knowledgef the present, or an] study of the past, this ignorance too, being imbued iuto them bj those who should, and doubtless do know better, did they ouly think o the injurious effects of their insam course. I*et the head of ever*] Xamily think of this and place in th< fiiauds of those for whom he is re the meaus of acquiring souse knowledge of the moving pan -crama in which we act our differeni parts.— Ex. When trade gew slack and notet fell due the merchants face grev ong and blue ; bis dreams wen troubled through the night, will sheriff's bailiffs all in sight. At last his wife unto hiua said : "Rise up at once—get out of bed ; and get your papper, ink, and pen. and say these •words unto all mn : "My goods I wish to sell to you. and to youi wives, and daughters, too 4 my pri ■ces are so very low, that all will buy beforethev go." He did as bv his wife advised, and in the papers ad vertised. Crowds came and bought of all lie had ; his notes were paid, bis dreams were glad ; and he will t-ell you to this day how well did sssaier'd ink repay. He told us. wtitiha knowing wink, how he was fc*rc€ Imprinter's ink.— Ex. A tody who drew a gentleman 1 * atressiag GOWA at a recent church fair now WKBM to draw a good looking you EG man to put in it. w-we m m ELECTION PROCLAMATION. I, L. W. MCNSOX, High Sheriff of the County of Centre, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby MAKE known and give notice to the electors of County afore said, that an election will be held in the said County of Centre, on • SATURDAY, APRIL 21,1577. for the purpose of accepting or re fecting the provisions of the Act erf ""Assembly, in reference to the erec tion ot a poor house in said County. And now, February £6, 1877, the petition of sundry inhabitants of Centre eoiuity present, praying the court to oi-der an election to-be held, in accordance with the provisions of tnc Act of Assembly, that the quali fied voters of Centre County may accept or reject the provisions of the Act of Assembly i.i reference to the erection of a poor house in said coun ty. And now. February 26, 187.7, tJve within petition .presented and duly considered, and thereupon it is or dered that aua election be held by the qualified voters of TLIE county wf Centre, at the several {daces of hold ing the general and township elec tions in tlie several WTVOUGBS and townships of said coKßtv ON Satur day, the 21st day OF April, 1877, for the purpose of determining by tlie votes of said county., whether the provisions of an Act of Assembly entitled "An Act to provide for the erection of a poor house for the sup port of the poor in the several coun ties of tlie commonwealth." approv ed tlie Bth day of May, 1876, will be accepted by a majority of the voters OF said county. The said election to be conducted by the officers of the general and township elections, and the tickets to be voted to have writ ten or printed on tlie inside thereof "for acceptance*' or "against accep tance." The constable of each bo rough or township to give at least 15 days notice of the time and place of holding said election by posting six written or printed handbills in tiie most public places in said town bip. _ __ • By the court. J. H. O. Certified from the record, at Belle fonte tliis Ist day of March, A. D. 1877 ' A- WILLIAMS. Clerk. ANTCT, To provide for the erection of a poor, house, and for the support of the poor in the several counties of the commonwealth. WHEREAS, It is the duty of socie ty to make provision for the comfor table maintenance of those upon whom fortune lias frowned who are found to be destitute and void of the means of support ; therefore. SECTION 1. Be itjnaeted.Ac., T'unt' the countv commissioners of tlie several counties of the common, wealth may select such real estate as they MAY deem necessary for the accommodation of the poor of their RESPECTIVE counties, and shall sub tort TWF with selection, together the terms and conditions upon which ' such real estate can l>e purchased in fee simple, to the couit of quarter I sessions in and for the proper coun : ly, and if the saute shall lie approved by said court, the county couuniiu sinners shall take a conveyance therefor in the name and for the use of corporation mentioned in the | fourth section of th:a act: and tliey shall certify the proceedings therein ; under their hands and se-ls to the clerk of the court of quarter sessions !of such county, and the same shall be entered at length upon the re cords of s ch court. Section 2. That at the next gen eral election to lie tield after the purchase of the real estate as provid ed tor in the first section of this act, the qualified electors ot such county shall elect three reputable chirms of the said countv to do directors of , the "Home for the Destitute" of 1 said county ; said election shall lie conducted under the general elect ion laws of the common wealth in everv respect, and the said directors shall meet at the court house in the re t sjiective counties on the first dav of December following their election, and divide themselves, by lot, into three classes, the place of the first to lie vacated at the expiration of the first year, of the second at the ex piration of the second year, that of i the third at the end of the third vear. i so that tiiose who shall lie chosen af ter the first election and in the mode above described may serve for three years, and one-third shall be chosen annually thereafter. SECTION 3. That every director elected in the manner aforesaid, or ; appointed as directed bv the twelfth section of this act shall, within ten days after he is notified of his said electiou or appoiutment, and liefore he enters upon the duties of the said office, take an oath or affirmation as prescribed by article seven, section one of the constitution ; ami in case of neglect or refusal to take the said oatti or affirmation he shall forfeit and pay the sum of ten dollars for the use of the poor of said county, which flue shall be recovered by said directors for the time being as simi lar debts are by law recoverable ; and the directors qualified as afore said, are hereby authorized to ad minister oaths or affirmations where it shall be necessary in relation to the duties of said office. SECTION 4. That the said direc tors shall forever hereafter, in u me and in fact, he a body politic and eorporutiou in law to ail intents and puriKvses whatsoever relative to the poor of said county, and shall have perpetual succession, and may sue aud be sued, plead and be impleaded by the uaine, stvle aud title of "The Directors of a Home for the Desti tute of the county of ■ and by that name shall and may receive, ti.keand hold any lands, tenements ana hereditaments not exceeding the yearly va'uc of eight thousand dol lars, ano Any goods aud chatties of tlie gift, a.'ieneation or bequest ot suiy person or persons whatsoever for the hsoetit the poor aforesaid ; oor IKM*SOII until he or she may be in a situation to be removed, and then to remove the said jierson and deliver him or her to the steward or kee|Hr of said home, together with said order, and the charge and exjHMise shall be paid by the said directors. SECTION H. That the said direc tors shall, from time to time, re ceive, provide for and employ, ac cording to the true intent ami mean ing of this act, all such indigent persons as shall he entitled to relief or shall have gained a legal settle ment in the said county, and shall lie sent then 1 by an order or warrant tor that purjHise under the hands and seals of two justices of the peace of said county, directed to any con stable of the same county or to the ov erseers of the pniperdistrict or of any district in any other county in this commonwealth ; and the said direc tors aie hereby authorized when they shall deem it proper and convenient to do so, to administer relief to any person in need of assistance or to jiermit any person or persons to be iii.iintaiiifHl elsewhere: Provided, That their expense in anv case does not exceed that for which they could be maiutainad in the said home. SECTION 9. That the said direc tors or a majority of tbem shall he a quorum for the transaction of busi ness. ami shall have full power to make and ordain such ordinances, rules and regulations as they sluill think proper, convenient and neces sary for the government, control and sup|ort of said home and of the revenues thereunto belonging and of all si c i persons as shall come under their coguiiance : Provided , That the same lie not repugnant to this or any other of the laws of this state o*" of the United States : Ami pro vided further. That the same shall J not have any force or effect until they sliall have lieen submitted to the court of quarter sessions for the time tieing of said county and shall have received the approval of the same. SECTION 10. That a quorum of said directors shall and they are hereby enjoined and required to meet at the said home at least once in every month and visit the apart- I ments and see that the inmates are comfortably supported, and hear all complaints, ami redress, or cause to be redressed, all grievances that may !iap|>en by the neglect or mis conduct of any jierson or (arsons in their employment or otherwise. SECTION 11. Tiie annual salary of tiie said directors shall be one hundred dollars each. ir'RCTION IJ. That in case any va cancy by death, resignation or oth erwise of any of ttie said directors, the court of quarter sessions of the respective county shall till such va cancy until the next general election. SECTION IS. That all claims and demands existing at the tun ? of this act being carried into effect shall have full force and effect as fully as if this act had nor lieen iwssed, *aud when the same may have lieen fully adjusted and settlor all n.oueys re maining in the hands of the over seers, as well JUS the uncollected tax es levied for the sup{H>rt of the (>oor in the several districts in said coun ty, shall be paid over to the sujarvi sors of the highways of said countv to l>eby them added to the roi.d fuud and applied JIS roml tix is by law ap plied in said county. bKCTiON 14. Tiiat ;is soon JIS the poor of sa d county shall have lieen removed to tiie home of said county ami the outstanding taxes collected and paid over, the office of overseers of the poor thercjifter shall be abol ished. SECTION 15. That all fines, for feitures or iHHjuests for the use of the poor shall \*c payable to the county treasury for the use of said home, and tlie directors are hereby authorized to demand and receive the same and in the name of said corporation may bring suit for the recovery of ail money belonging to said institution, to plead and be im pleaded in ad matters of law and equity and to priHecuteall such suits to final judgment, and the money so recovcredshall be paid into the county treasdry and shall lie applied in li quidation of the debts of the ' insti tution and the support of its in mates. SECTION 16. Thai the provision's of this act shall not apply to any countv or district that has alreadV within it a county or district poor house or lioures under any special law, nor to any county or district unless the 9ame sliall be accepted by a majority of the voters of such county or district at an elaction for that purpose to lie ordered by the conrt of quarter sessions of the pro per county : Provided, That tlie di rectors of the poor may erect and maintain two houses for the desti tute in any county containing a po pulation of over (50,000) fifty thous and in habits n's and (600) six hun dred square iniles. SECTION 17. That whenever the county commissioners of any county see propel from any cause whatso ever ut.t to comply with tlie require ments of this act, any four or more townships of county any through a commissioner ap|M>inted by the poor overseei 'ofeachtownshipcanpm* *ed to prieure real estate as provided bv ♦ he first section of thiact: Provided, That in all ewes it shall lie necessary for the majority ot tb commission ers to concur in nil acts before the court shall take cognizance of tlie same: And provided farther , That district pa to health) actiuu, luviguraUuK toe ucrvoua*)*- tern. Vegetine I* not a vile, nuiueoua compound, which simply purge* the bowels, tut asa ♦, plt.is t ant remedy wltlrbbMitf to purify the blood, ; and thereby restore the health. Vegetine la now pre*cril>ed In eases of Scrofula and other diseases of tae l)iop.tltc, but assist* nature In clearing and purifying the whole system, lending the patient grad- I ually to perfect health. Vegetine Was looked upon as an experiment for some time by some of our boat physicians, but lho* most incredulous in regard to its merit are now its most ardent friends and supporters. Vegetine Mays a Boston physician, "has no equal as a blood puritler. Hearing of its many won- j derful cures, after all other remedies had filled, I visited the laboratory and convinced myself of It* genuine merit. It Is prepared from barks, roots and herbs, bach of which : is highly effective, and they are compounded | in such a manner as to produce astonishing result*." Vegetine I* acknowledged and recommended by phy sicians and poth\iries to tie the best puri tler ahd cleanser of the Mood yet discovered, and thousands speak In its praise who have bceu restored to health. PROOF. WHAT IS NEEDED. BOSTON, Feb. 13, WtL Mr. R. It. STEVENS: Dear Sir—About one year sinee I found mvself ill a feeble condition from general debility. VKG KTINE was strongly reeora i ended to me bv a friend who Lad Keen 1 much benefited by Its use. 1 procured the article, and after uslug several bottles, was J restored to health anb discontinued lu asc. 1 feel quite confident there Is no medicine superior to u for those complaints for which it Is especially prepared, and would cheer fully recommended it totlione who feel that < they need something to endure theiu to per firm ot S. M PtUlniUl 4 Co., lu HUM. St.. Boston. CIMCIKATI, Nov. 26, 1572. Mr. H. R. STEVO**: Dear Sir—The two bottles of VKi KTINK furnished me by voar agent, my wife has used with neat benefit. For a king lime she has been troubled with dizziness and cosureties*; these troubles are now entirely remored by the use of VKUK TINE. Site was also troubled with Dyspepsia and General Debility, and has been greatly bene flted. THOM. GILMOftB, - t£9<4 Was not Street FEEL MYSELF A NEW MAN. NATIC*, Mass., June 1,1171. Mr. H. It. STEVE**: lear sir—Through the alvloe and earnest persuasion of Her. K. tk this place, I nave been taking VBOEVINh for Dyspepsia, of which I have suffered for year*. I have used only two battle* and already feci myself a new man. Respect full v. I>R, J. W. CARTER. Report from a Practical Chemist and Apothecary. RONTON, Jan. 1.1*74. Dear Sir—Till-Is to eertl'y that I have sold at rt iil I'd'-i dozen ('ST'. ItoiHuK) of vour VRGKTINK since Anrll 12, IST ', and can truly say that It has given the best *at|- •aetlon of any tainedv for the eom*lalnfs f.r which It Is recommended (hat I ever sold. Ecu reel v * day passes without some of my customers testifying l. Its merits on them selves or their fr ends. lam JWI fectly cog nlrant of several c ices of Nenfu'ous Tumor* tv*ln cured bv VKGKTINF. alone In Utls vicinity. Verv respectfully yours. AI GILMAN. •. Broadway. To 11. It. STKVENS Ksq. Preijarsi ti? H. R. Stereas. Bostea M. j Veffo-ina i® Sold by All Druareistß. Beatty's Par or "ORGANS.;! ELEWAMT NTYI.EM, with Valuable Improvements. New ami Beautiful Solo Stop*. OVKIt ONK THOUSAND Organist* and Musicians endorse these organs and re coiumeiid them as SI RICTL\ FIRST CLASS Intone, Mechanism and durability. War ranted for idx years. Most and Latest Improved. Have been awarded the HIGHEST TRK MIUM tn eomi>etition witli others for Simplicity, Durability, PROMPTNESS, AND PIANO LIKE ACTIOW FUKK, SWHfciL and K V K-ll BAC tYCKII TONK, ORCHBBTBII BF FCKTNanI ISBTA\rAM£OIB AtX'JCSS WHICH MAT BK IIAD TO TIIE BEKMB. Send fur Price I.lst. Address, DAM El, F. BEATTY, •• ; f Washington, New Jersey, U. 8. A CRISTADORO'S HAIR DYE. Cristadoro'v Hair Dye i* the SAFEST and UKST; it acts Instantaneously, producing the most natural shades of Black or Brown; does NOT STAIN the SKIN, and I* easily applied. It is a standard preparation, anil a favorite updu every well appointed Toilet for Lady or Ueutleinan. Sold by Druggists. J. CRIST ADO KO. r. O. Box, 1513 New York. BEATTY^ " ' BBST IN TTSIE. Grand Square and Upright. DANIEL F. BEATTY. Washington, New Jersey, V. B. A. JgROCKKHHOFF HOUSE™ : FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. D- JOHNSTON k SONS, Proprietors BELLEFQbTE PA, BEATTYJ^iNO! Grand Square aud Upright. BEST OTFKR EVER GIVEN NOW READY. DANIEL F. BEATTY, Washington, New Jersey, U. 8. A. D t D. If. MI.NGUf, . Offers bis professional services to the put lie. Answers calls at all hours OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, Millbelm, Penn'a BEATTYB EUlHMSIffen iy 1858. AMvlrst f.l-.es RIN PAINTKK A!*l> I.E rTEJtr.lt can learn something to his advantage by a Jdresting the manufacturer DANIEL, F. BEATTY, Wellington, i ''RBfiTTV^4o^! pfcATTY |lt L DANIEL F. BEATTY Washington, New Jersey, U. S. A. EERAIM BARTHOLOMEW, Boot & Shoemaker, ■iLinriß, pa. Would most respect full v inform the public that lie is prepared to do U khula ol' work in bis line in the most satisfactory and workmanlike jnan ner. Prices moderate. A sh-.e of the public patronage respectfully -solicited. 41-euil lll'' I TTPlfii^SSi' filli 111 I'GRAND- HQTAKK ■ II I I I AND UrUIGHT. ■II IW I 8 I ©©"Agent* wanted ■ ■l'i'l ■ ■ ■ everywhere. Ad-1 mWmP ■ | dr*>*. DANIKL F. BKATTY, Washington, New Jersey. U.S. A, I HARDWARE!J m M ? THE BEST tfi AKD 'P® CHEAPEST | W ~ < M | Boggis Bros. Exchange Building, || MAI* STREET, U Lock Haven. : ! W i i ggyAqgVH l THE JOUBNAI OFFICE kss for sale tb celebrated PHOTOGRAPH MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES PHOTOGRAPH FAMILY RECORD, BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATES, and CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATES, {/."•tlished hy CKIDER k BROTHER, Ton, Pmra. e 4 . . -V Thf Certificates • are unequaled by . , t ■ * anything of the kind ont. rTundieds of tbem are sold annn ally by Ministers of the Gospel and others. , i; •" If e were so highly pleased with the samples sent ns, that we ordered a large lot at once: and made arrange ments with the publishers for the right 0 f exclusive sale in Prnn, Gregg, Potter, Haines and Miles townships. We respect fully invite Mi* isters and youug eouples to come and see For sale singly or by the dozer Ceo. femur, jssfeKwtr GEO. L. POTTER & CO., general lisoruce iincy BELL EFONTE PA., i • ronjtM Afeaeylathe Ceuuty. Felie* siucd on (hi Stoek od Mutual Plao. ltai DAN. F. BEATTY'S Parlor Organs, hover before attained, adapted for Amateur and Professional, aid an ornament In auy parlor. Kxrri, IK QFAT.TTY OF TONE. THOU OUGII WORKMANSIIIP. FI.KOANT DE SIGNS AND FLNWH and Wonderful Variety of their Combination Solo Stops. &.ne;iuMful now Centennial Styles now reauy. Addrw, DANIEL F. BEATTY, Washington, New Jersey, U. S. A. Late Immense Discoveries by STANLEY and othersare/ual added to the only com plete. Life an*l Labcrs of Livingstone. This veteran explorer ranks am on* the most heroic h ores of the century, and this hook D one of the most attractive, fasclnat- Inc. richly illu-trated and tnstructiv vol nines ever Issued. Be|n. the only entii e and authentic life, the millions are eairer fop It, and wide aw.-nte afsents are * gutclklv. IjOIINC. MOTZ A UO. BAMKKM. MIL Llt LIU, fx. Reeietc Deposits, Allovo Interest, Viscount Notes* Muke Collections Buy and Sill Government Securities Gold and Coupons, Issue Drafts on Neva York, Philadelphia or Chicago and possess ample facilities for the i nsaetion of a General Banking, Business. j JOHKC. MOTI, A WALTER. , PrtaltUnt, CuklftT BEATTY-s™ I " •n< a4 Cfrlffkl. From Oeo. K. Letcher, firm ofWra. H. Leteher ft Bro. Baokrn. Fayette, (>Mo. "We received the piano and think it a eery line toned one out here. Waited a short time to rive tt a rood test. If vmi wish a word in favor of itwe will cheerfully give it.' James tt. Brown, Kaq., EUwardrviUe, IU, says: "The Beatty Piano received rives entire satisfaction." Agents wanted. Send for catalogue. Address DASIEL F. BEATTY, WMklafWs, Nw Jmr—J, U S. a NE WIII Mrs. M. A. fcvtrbesk and Mrs. A. Cham bers, have established a Millenary Shop in MUlhtim. Bonnets, Hats Ribbons Flowers and all foods entering Intotlieir line kept, and sold as cheaply as possible for cash. • Call at the I'ostOttici Building and be convinced. Satis, faction guaranteed. 18x1 v. M| T> Alt NTS' PATENT Y2L J> FOOT POWER ffTS MACHINERY CIBCTT Jfdf LAR ANO SCROLL SAWS. LATHES. ETC.. KANCY_ WOODS AND '> irv diTerent machines Eg AV/suitod to the uants ' °r mechanics and nina ' and LADIF* are making from At to per dav ueine thorn. The old srvle thrown aside wheu these are known, fay where yojiresd this, and send for AS p%gp catalogue FttEE. \V. F. ft J. BAtans, BDowSra. Wtansbaro Oa, i! XUtneta. iWt THE MIILHEIH GROCERY, BY GEORGE ULRICH, Has jmat • liuU the beet Come. Scoa*, Strum Tias, fkcoiAt* Dpied Krujt, COFCI-icTiONAnies, Cheese and Cbacklxs, iitown, Alm • general variety of Notions sad Stationary. Ceaotrj Produce taken in exeliatige for goo des, at the highest mark a rates Call and See. Italy JOHN D. FOOTE, Dealer in General Merchandiee MILLHEIM, PA. of Citings prom inducements to cash buyers. A share of the public jgf 10- patronage ii respectfully solicited. -A— Hxfta. CHAS. H. HELD, *■. • * J DEALER IN ALL KINDS Of Clocks, Watches and JEWBLRT. af the latest ttjlee. ▲.ll kiade of Cloeks. Watches and Jewslr v repaired oa short aHaa and WARRANTED. The ladies and me public generally are he- Tit od to call. Room—Booond Floor of A exander's Block. -|yrinhflim, Centre Co., 3?sqiul J. W. WALLACE & CO., Diug gists, Corner "M~a.in _A_nd Q-rove Streets, LOCK HAVEN, PA. A full stock of Drugs A Chemicals constantly on hauad. All tka U*lUj Passat Aalijiaas-alata. Oils and Ostss, at lowest prices Ths undersigned flj ml AO etherwerk would again call 0 | & 3 /yjT enttrin * l*tethek the attention of hno. Oar pi lose the public to the are moderat> fact that they are while our work still engaged in Jgfg| is second to esm the manufacture 8 WnoHßt in this part of lbs I 'MilitoMarileAV orb 1 CaU COQChCS, ® Weletnycr ft .Jpjj •* . Readatonsa. SHOTS, EAST of Bridge, . •. MTLUtEIM, fA f DEININGE* AIWUSSIE. FURNITURE ROOMS lira Irumbine. (Successor to J. O. DEININGER,) Would moat respectfully infonn the citizens of Centre o*ty, that ht has constantly on hand all kinds of FURNITURE, wade et the beet m terial and in the moat approved styles. BUREAUS, BEDSTEADS, BASH STANDS, PINKS, TABLES, DOUGH TRAYS, CORNER CUPBOAEM, and all other articles in*bis line constantly on hand. Prir?U! the times The wants of young married couples especially suited. Lome and see. Shops, Main Street Centre Hall, Fa. Jffi'' "■ THE PEOPLES' DRUG STORE. ALLEGHANY STREET, ' NEXT DOOR SOUTH Of niCKS & BRO'S HARDWARE, BELLEFONTE, PENNA., Has been re-opened , re-fitted and re-stocked with the beat and moat popular Drugs and Medicines. Particular attention given to the wants of Farmers and tboee living !• the Country. W. Mi HERRINGTOB. AgmOr 1 s