Buffalo Fight to Death. Stevenson Kills Cleveland After a Terrific Strug- gle. to the death between Austin Corbin’s buffalo bulls, Cleveland ard Stevenson, on Saturday, was a termfic struggle. The Corbin preserve comprises some 3000 acres of wild and wooded lands and is plentifully stocked with deer, elk, wild boars and other large game. Among Mr. Corbin’s animals is a herd of 41 buffaloes. There were 11 bulls in the herd. Cleveland had been a jealous guar- dian over the herd and had allowed none of the other bulls to interfere. Stevenson, who weighs about 1800 pounds, & hundred weight heavier than Cleveland, did pot take kindly Cleve- land’s airs of bosship and they have had several bouts to see who was the real leader, with honors about equally divided. On Saturday Stevenson was handicapped by a lame avkle which he received while trying to break down the fence around the preserve, but which would probably stop a rail road. Nevertheless, he thought he would have another trial at his oppo- nent. At the first onslanght Stevenson floored his antagonist. Cleveland im- mediately struggled to his feet, only to be struck by a rush still more fierce than the first. Down went Cleveland again, demolishing a stone wall against which he fell. Stevenson, whose fighting blood was now up, did not allow his rival to get up, but gored him again and again with his strong horns, which have a spread of two feet nine inches, and which, when backed by three quarters of a ton of mad buffalo, are wicked weapons. Cleveland's neck and one of his legs were broken, and fourteen holes were torn in his side and flank. The bull was nearly disemboweled and stone dead when discovered by Warden W. L. Morrison. The skin of Cleveland has been saved and will be kept as a souvenir of the terrific combat. ‘The Democrats Carry Alabama. Populist and Republican Combination Badly Beaten. WasHINGTON, Aug. 7.—At 2:30 to- day Representative Bankhead, of Ala- bama, received the following telegram from the chairman of the state central committee of Alabama : “Oates elected by 25,000 easily, probably more. We have legislature by 25 or 30 on joint ballot. H. C. Tompkins, Chairman. Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 7.—Returns to-day from yesterday’s election verify last night's reports and tend to show an increased majority for the Demo- crats over former estimates. Returns, official and unofficial, but practically correct in every instance, from all but eight counties, show an aggregate ma- jority of 38,000 tor Oates and 12,000 for Kolb, placing Oates’ net majority at 28,000. The eight counties yet to hear from will, it is expected, increase Oates’s majority by 2,000. In north Alabama, which was Kolbs' strong- hold, his aggregate majority in 19 counties was about 12,000a8 compared to about 3,000 for the Democrats in seven counties in the same section of the state, placing Kolb's majority in north Alabama at 7,000. This is over- come in middle and south Alabama by a majority of nearly 35,000. In north Alabama the Democrats gained three members of the legislature in the counties of Lamar and Madison, while they lose none so far as has been heard. In the county of Jefferson the Democrats lost 3,000 votes on account of labor troubles. Oates’ majority in the county is only 800, but the Demo- cratic legislative ticket is elected by a small plurality. The legislature is easily Democratic, the Democrats hav- ing two-thirds of the senate and a ma- jority of from 8 to 15 in the house. A Daylight Ride to Niagara Falls. Oa Tuesday August 14th the Beech Creek Railroad will sell special excur- sion tickets to Niagara Falls, via. Clearfield and the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad, at the following very low rates :— Mahaffey $5.00 Woodland $4.75 Bower 5.00 Wallaceton 4.75 Kerrmoor 5.00 Morrisdale Mines 4.75 Gazzam 5.00 Munsons 4.75 N. M’lp’rt 4.75 Philipsburg 4.75 Mitchells 4.75 Winburne and ali points east to Jersey Shore Inc. 5.50 Passengers coming from east of Clearfield, in order to make proper connections, must take train No. 33, and passengers coming from west of Clearfield must take train No. 30. See time table in another column, giv- ing time of departure of these trains from all stations. Excursion will arrive at Buf. falo at 8 p. m. and at Niagara Falls 9 p. m. Returning, excursionists can leave Niagara Falls on any regular train of the New York Central & Hud- son River Railroad, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday, August 15th, 16th, 17th or 18th, and from Buffalo, on any regular train of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Rail- road, on or before August 23rd, and from Clearfield, on any regular train of the Beech Creek Railroad on or before August 24th. Tickets will also be ac- cepted on regular trains of New York Central & Hudson River Railroad trom Buffalo to Niagara Falls, on Wednes- Jay any Thursday, August 15th and 6th, ‘For further information apply to any Beech Creek Railroad Agent, or to, F. E. HERRIMAN, General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia, —~—Read the WATCHMAN. Coxncorp, N. H., Aug. 6.—The fight | Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Rail- road for Mount Gretna Farmers’ Encampment. From August 20th to 25th, inclusive, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell, for the above occasion, round trip tickets to Mount Gretna and return at rate of one fare for the round trip, from principal stations between Kast Liberty and Bryn Mawr, on the North- ern Central Railway north of and in- cluding Lutberville, and on the Phila- delphia and Erie Railroad Division. These tickets will be valid for return passage until August 25th inclusive. 31.31-3t ADDITIONAL LOCALS. A Great CHANCE For PUBLIC SonooL TEACHERS :(—The Pennsylvania forestry association seems determined to incite are interest among rising genera- tions that will bave a tendency to pre- serve the vast forests of the State. To encourage thought on the subject it has offered two prizes. One of $50 for the best and one of $25 for the second best essay on “The Practical Value of For- ests to the Surface of the Country.” The contest is open only to teachers in the public schools of the State and will be regulated by the following conditions : 1st—Each essay must be presented ata county teachers’ institute, or (in cities where institutes are not held) at an organized assemblage of teachers, and the merit of the same passed upon in such manner as the institute or other organization decides. 2d--The County or City Superinten- dent is requested to forward to the Pennsylvania Forestry Association as soon as possible a list of those who contributed essays, giving names, ad- dresses and schools with which the writers are to be connected; and also the two essays which have been endorsed as specially meritorious or recommend- ed for competition for the prizes. 3d—A Committee will be selected by the Council ot the Pennsylvania For- estry Association to pass upon the essays received from the various County and City Superintendents, who will decide which of these is en- titled to the first prize of fifty dollars and which to the second prize of twenty-five dollars. 4th —The competition will be open to all essays presented as above indicated which are received by the secretary of the Pennsylvania Forestry Asso- ciation on or before March 31st. 1895. It is intended that, as far as it may be practicla, all persons who have been, are, or shall be teaching in the public schools of Pennsylvania be- tween April 1st, 1894, and April 1, 1895, may become contestants. 5th—It is expected that the names of each essayist and as far as possible ex- cerpts from essays will be printed in Forest Leaves, the organ of the Penn- sylvania Forestry Association, and the essays winning the prizes will al- so be published in Forest Leaves, but no restriction upon publication of essays i~ local papers are made. The sol 1lesire of the Association is to encourage the study of and interest in tree-growth, and none should be de- terred from entering into the contest be- cause of modesty or diffidence. The purpose has been to open the subject to all in the broadest manner possible. A concise, well-thought-out essay will be as apt to win a prize for its practical features as a composition of greater length, abounding to elaborate phraseol- ogy or presenting rhetorical perfec- tion. Teachers everywhere in the State are requested to enter the contest. The subject is & practical one, and, by keep- ing their eyes open during the Summer vacation, teachers will find innumerable facts on every hand bearing thereon, which “he who runs may read” and write about. Low TARIFF Prices.-—In view of the fact that the Wilson bill is likely to pass shortly we will close out our entire stock of clothing at cost. $10 Suits....now at $6.00 Blaciz Cheviot Suits 8g" . + 5.00 that were Wen os ~T Boys suits away below par. $10 Boye .....now $6.00 $4 Beys ...... now $3.25 8g ent B00 SE fe9s TY. “450 9 u ann NLT AD 6 Ls ¢ 495 150 ae iY: 105 Gothen B80 198. “1x0 All shoes, Oxfords, &c., at cost. We have just opened a big line of fall hats bought at low tariff prices. Fur hats as low as 50c., last year $1.25; Stiff hats from 90c. up to $2.00, last year $1.50 to $3 00 Lyox & Co. EA Books, Magazines Etc. ——The second number of Meginness’ His- torical Journal contains an extended account of the Hepburn family, noted in the early an- nals of the West Branch country, and which contributed to that region a number of emi- nent men. They were distinguished at the bar, in the ministry and in business. Rev. Dr. Linn’s marriage record is continued, and the descendants of Rebecca Dunn,of the Great Island, are brought down to the present gen- eration, An article of over ten pages, giving the names of ali the townships and bor- oughs of Clearfield County, showing when they were organized and why so named, to- gether with the population of each, is some. thing out of the usual order in local magazine literature. Its value lies in the amount of in- formation given in a small space for easy ref. erence. The genealogy of the Packer, Van- derbilt, Courson and Ross families is some- thing that will interest many readers. An illustrated description of the ruin caused by the flood of May, 1804, will give readers a vivid idea of the condition of affairs in Williams. port during that great inundation, A table showing the rainfall during the month of May compared with the downpour of 1884, accom- panies the article. Taken altogether the mag- azine is filled with local information of great value, and the wonder is that the publisher can give so much, and so elegantly printed, or 3 per annum. No one wishing to know something of our early history po the pio- neers who braved the dangers of that event- ful time, should be without it. Address John F. Meginness, Williamsport, Pa. ' Pine Grove Mentions. The drougth still continues and unless rain comes soon the corn and potato crop will be a dismal failure. Geo. B. McWilliams is wearing a late style “katy” in honor of the first-born at his house. It has been named Isaac Woomer. Miss Tillie Musser of Altoona,lookingas though the breezes of the mountain city were healthful,is visiting relations in this section. Our young friend R. B. Freg is perfectly delighted with his new bicycle which he is endeavoring to ride over our smooth (?) roads. Mrs. McCormick of Hublersburg with her two bright little children is this week partaking of her mothers hospitali- ty at the old Danley home on Main street. Ground has been broken for our new . railroad a pick and shovel brigade with several teams from this place have enlist- ed for the fray so the good work is going on rapidly. Mr. Henry Goss probably better known as “Tump” is swinging his big handsome self around on a pair of crutches ‘on ac. count of the loss of a toe. He was attempting to jumping offa moving train when the accident happened. A reading and recital will be given by Rev. Wm. W. Hess in the Academy Hall next Saturday evening, the 11th inst. Mr, Hess comes highly recommended as an elocutionist and impersonator. Mr, Ira Gates of Orangeville, Ill.,, accom panied by his wife and two children very unexpectedly dropped in on his aged parents, on Main St He found his father Joseph Gates in feeble health while his mother enjoys good health for one of her years. Next Saturday the 11th is the day ap pointed for a harvest home picnic at Baileyville. Get up a good basket come and invite who you please ! In the fore. noon the Pine Grove and Scotia base ball teams will play, while in the afternoon Baileyville and Franklinville will cross bats for the championship and much in- terest is felt in knowing who will be the victors, Rev. J. C. Copley of Manhatten, Kan., is paying a visit to his sister Mrs. R. G+ Brett in this place. When his preserve was known he was prevailed on to preach which he did in the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening to a large congrega- tion. He is one of those pleasant Chris. tian gentlemen and a faithful sympa thet- ic pastor of noble birth who makes bloom the desert places of this life. He is a nephew of the late Josiah Copley D. D. who for half a century was a able contrib. utor of the Presbyterian Banner and whose articles were read with more than usual interest by scores of readers. Last Saturday the 4th inst., was a hap” py day at the home of Joseph Gates, it was the celebration of his seventy.first birth day and as he has been in feeble health for some months, and as his fami- ly is all married and scattered—Ira in Illsa Mrs, Kate Erb in New York; Mrs. Laura Pifer in Clinton Co.; Mrs. J. I. Reed of this town and J. C. Gates a prosperous farmer near town were the children who with a number of grand children were on hand to add their mirth for the aged couple enjoyment and to make them feel as though they would live to be centen- arians, which the WATcEMAN hopes they will. We are in receipt of a communication from Downs, Kan., bearing the sad news of the very serious illness of Mr. Edward Sample oldest son of our farmer towns. man J. C. Sample. Ed is known at his home as the boy orator and is a great favorite in the town, but for the last six weeks has been suffering so intensely with an abcess on his liver tpat little hope of his recovery is entertained. Ed was soon to have graduated and 1t was his de- sire to return to his native home here and view the plains of Penns Valley from the heights of old Tussey mountain. His many friends here hope to hear of his speedy recovery and that his life will be spared and his desire gratified. Last Saturday was a gala day in base ball circles. The Centre Hall boys cam, up to do our boys brown and for the time | being it was done effectually but for which side you will see by reading on. Er- rors were plenty or both sides and out- side of the terrific batting down by the home boys the game was featureless. Kopee's pitching for the homew