Demortaiic aiden
Bellefonte, Pa., Aug. 16, 1895.
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A Plea tor the Birds.
A correspondent of Nature makes a
strong plea in behalf of birds of bril-
liant plumage, which, she declares, are
being ruthlessly sacrificed upon the al-
tar of Fashion. While her voice is
raised against the slaughter of these
species of birds in general the pleads in
particular for the Bird of Paradise, the
wearing of the plumes of which has re-
cently become so fashionable among wo-
«men. Shesays: ‘These are sold by
milliners with the assurance that they
are real. They are often mixed with
osprey tips, which, to the shame of wo-
manhood, have so long been in fashion,
and are still largely used. I may state,
on trustworthy authority, ‘that during
the past season one warehouse alone has
disposed of no less than sixty thousand
dozens of these mixed sprays.” These
figu-es are certainly large. The writer
then adds: “The common sense of
every thoughtful woman must at once
tell her that no comparatively rare tro- :
ical species, such as the Bird of Para-
ise, can long withstand this drain up-
on it, and that this ruthless destruction,
merely to pander to the caprice of a
passing fashion, will soon place one of
the most beautiful denizens of our earth
in the same category as the extinct
Great Auk and the Dodo.”
The Bird of Paradise most used in
millinery is that cbtained in the Papuan
Islands and New Guinea. From each
side of the bird's body, beneath the
wings, spreads a dense tuft of long, de-
licate plumes, sometimes two feet in
length, of the most intense golden
orange color and very glossy, but
changing toward the tips into a pale
brown. This tuft of plumes can be
elevated and spread out.at will, so as to
almost conceal the body of the bird. In
his “Giseauxdans la Monde.” Mon-
sieur Jules Forest bitterly deplores the
destruction of the Bird of Paradise,
which has been going on during the
last decade. He emphasizes the fact
that itis no longer possible to procure
such perfect specimens as were common
ten years ago, since the unfortunate
birds areso hunted that few of them are
allowed to live long enough to reach
maturity, the full plumage of the male
bird requiring several years for its de-
velopment. He further says: “The
birds which now flood the market are
for the most part young ones, still cloth-
ed in their first plumage, which lacks
the brilliancy displayed in the.older
bird, and are consequently of small com-
mercial value.” M. Forest states that
in German New Guinea strict regula-
lations for the preservation of the Bird
of Paradise are in force ; and he ap-
peals to the English and Dutch Govern-
ments to follow this good example.
But this wanton destruction is not
confined to the Bird of Paradise. It is,
unhappily. being carried on right at our
own doors. Each year the red bird, the
blue bird, the oriole, the indigo bird,
the little golden linnet and other of
our native birds of equal beauty are.be-
coming scarcer and scarcer. This year
indeed, they are well-nigh conspicuous
by theirabsence. This may in part be
owing to the rigors of the past winter.
But the facts remains that many thou-
sands of these birds are constantly falle
ing victimsto an idle curiosity, or to a
sentimental and cruel desire for presum-
ed personal adornment by the use of
their plumes in articles of female head-
wear. A cynical old bachelor once re-
marked that a woman must be ugly,
indeed, when compelled to haverecourse
to birds’ plumes for the embellishment
of her appearance.” We do not quite
agree with him about this} but itis un-
doubtedly a fact that flowers enhance a
lady’s beauty far more than plumes.
The sacrifice of birds could be greatly
diminished by discouraging the demand
for precious feathers; and the women,
who are ever inthe lead in matters of
humanity to the dumb creation as well
as to mankind, will probably take the
matterin hand, and thus save the Bird
of Paradise and all our native feathered
beauties from becoming so rare as to be
virtually extinct.
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An Active Centenarian.
Mrs. Letitia Walker Celebrates Her One-Hun-
dreth Birthday.
Loretta Walker, nee Canning, to-day
celebrated her one-hundreth birthday
anniversary at her home three miles
west of this place, on August” 5th.
Her home a ccmfortable farmhouse,
was surrounded by vehicles of every
description, and the countryfolks in
holiday attire. The main crowd, how-
ever, was congregated in a grove near
the ho use, immensely enjoying them-
selves. The old lady looked as youag
as many women at 70. She is intelli-
gent and talked easily, her hearing is
fairly good, and she demonstrated her
ability to read her bible without the
aid of glasses.
Mrs. Walker was born ina small
town east of the Allegheny mountains
on August 5, 1795. She has been a
resident of Ohio since her marriage, 80
years ago. Her husband died almost
balt a century ago, leaving her with two
children, John and David. She resided
with her son John until he died, aged
73 years. Her eldest son David, of
Toronto, is yet living, aged 75. She
now resides with her grandson, Spencer,
on the old homestead, Mrs. Walker
was under the care of a physician but
once during her life-time, about three
years'ago, for la grippe.. She basa
good appetite and sleeps like a child.
A SC FT
Rhode Island and Its Capitals.
Rhode Island is composed of two
parts, its constitutional name still be-
ing the *‘State of Rhode Island and the
Providence Plantations,” Newport is
the capital of Rhode Island, Providence
that of the Providence Plantations.
There used to be five capitals in the
State—Newport. Providence, South
Kingston, Bristol and East Greenwich
—every county in the State being
represented ; but since 1854 there have
been only two capitals.
——President Diaz, of Mexico. is said
to be purely Aztec in appearance, his
color being almost that of the Indian
and his hair black and straight.
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For Free Silver.
Missourr Democrats Shy Their Castor into the
Ring.
In the presence of 2,500 people, 514 of
whom were delegates, the democratic
pang of Missouri in convention at
ertle Springs, Mo., the other day,
committed itself to the principle of
the free coinage of silver at the ratio of
16 to 1, and reorganized the state cen-
tral committee so as to place the party
machinery entirely out of the control
of the gold men. “Silver Dick’ Bland
dominated the gathering completely.
He was temporary and permanent
chairman, and in opening the conven-
tion stated deliberately that the time
had come for the silver men to assume
control of the party machinery and run
it with a view of accomplishing their
ends. Bland’s idea of reorganization is
looked upon as bad politics, and it was
a terrible slash at the old state central
committee, which was the Maffit Fran-
cis administration machine.
The relations between the turned-
down committeemen and their party
- colleagues are so strained that in the
coming campaign, if conducted on a
free silver basis, they will practically be
without party alliances. Bland’s fight
was won after a bitter caucus with Sen-
ator Cockrell, Governor Stone and other
prominent leaders, who counselled com-
promise. The delegates were with him
and his program: was enthusiastically
carried out. The convention was notice-
able for lack of speech making, con-
sidering the weighty nature of the busi-
ness transacted. There were no fights
on the floor of the convention and the
re-organization of the committee and the
adoption of the platform were carried
by a practically unanimous vote.
Niagara Falls.
$10 Tours via Pennsylvania Railroad.
The next of the series of personally-
conducted tours to Niagara Falls, via
Penpsylvania Railroad, will leave
Washington and Baltimore on Aug.
22nd.
The rate for round-trip tickets, good
for ten days, is $10 from Washington
and Baltimore ; Harrisburg, $8.60 ;
Williamsport, $5.80; proportionate
rates from other points.
A special train of Pullman parlor
cars and day coaches will be run, and
a toruist agentand chaperoa will ac-
company the tour. :
The tickets will permit of stop off
at Watkins and Rochester in each di-
rection, and at Buffalo on the return
trip. i . ;
For specific rates and time of trains
application should be make to ticket
agents, or to Tourist Agent, Room 411,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
Judged by Results.
She—*The Letters of Junius I re-
gard as the most wonderful com posi-
tions in the language.”
He—"They don’t compare gwith
Jack Harky’s. Why, he write a
letter of condolence to a widow, and
she took off her mourning immedi
ately."
Nervous debility, in either sex,
however induced, speedily, thoroughly,
and permanently cured. Address, with
10 cents in stamps for reply and book of
particulars, World’s Dispensary Medi-
cal Sssantatien, 663 Main St., Buffalo,
N.Y.
—--Mrs. Clinker—¢*Mrs, Kingley says
her baby is a perfect little angel.”
Clinker — “That's what Kingley
meant the other day when he said he
added a new pair of wings to his
house.”
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——What do you take medicine for ?
Because you are sick and want to get
well, of course. Then remember
Hood's Sarsaparilla cures.
Tourists.
“The Crack Train of the World.”
A prominent New York merchant and im-
porter of leather goods said in our hearing the
other day, “I have traveled all over Europe
and America, and/I consider the train which
eaves Chicago every day at 6:30 p. m. for St.
Paul and Minneapolis, via the Chicago, Mil-
waukee & St. Paul Railway, “The Crack Train
of the World.” *
In which statement thousands of others
heartily concur.
Business Notice.
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Children Cry or Pitcher’s Castoria.
When baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them
Castoria. 38-43-2y
Cottolene.
Will Press the Button. . |
|
Ex-Governor Bullock, of Georgia,
chairman of the committee on ceremonies |
and ceremonial days of the cotton states i
and international expesition, called “on !
the president a few days ago to request
him to press the electric button there
to start the wheels in the exposition at
Atlanta on September 19, and also to |
tender to the president the services of
the Gate City Guards, the crack mili-
tary company of Georgia, as an
honorary escort from Washington to
Atlanta and return on October 23,
when the president and his cabinet
will visit the exposition. The president |
assured Governor Bullock that he |
would take pleasure in pressing the
button and starting the wheels on the
18th either from Gray Gables or
wherever he might be on that
day. As to the escort, the presi-
dent said he fully appreciated the com-
pliment tendered by the military com-
pany, but his desire to avoid display
compelled him to decline the honor.
A ——
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Rail-
road for Mount Gretna Farmers’
Encampment.
From August 19 to 24, inclusive, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell, for the above occasion, Tound-trip
tickets to Mount Gretna and return af
rate of one fare for the round trip, from
principal etations between East Liberty
and Bryn Mawr, on the Northern Cen-
tral Railway north of and including
Lutherville, and on the Philadelphia
and Erie Railroad Division. These
tickets will be valid for return passage
until August 24, inclusive.
For information in regard to train
service and specific rates application
should be made to ticket agents.
40-31-3t.
rem —E———r——
Thirteen Years Experience.
MiLLER’s FALLs, Mass.— During
the past thirteen years,” said Mr. W.
A. Johnson of this place, “my wife has
been sick from kidney and liver com-
plaint and ulceration of the stomach.
At each time she has taken Dr, David
Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy, and it
cured her. It is a family medicine with
us and many of our neighbors.”
—A “franc statement—A Paris
hotel bill.
New Advertisements.
OURT PROCLAMATION. —
Whereas the Honorable J. G. Love Pres
ident Judee of the Court of Common Pleas of the
49th Judicial District, consisting of the coun
ties of Centre and Huntingdon, and the Honor:
able Benjamin Rich and Honorable Corlis
Faulkner, Associate Judges in Centre county,
having issued their precept, bearing date the
25th day of Ju to me directed, for
holding a Court of Oyer and Terminer and
General Jail Delivery and Quarter Sessions of
the Peace in Bellefonte, for the county of
Centre and to commence on the 4th Monday of
Aug. being the 26th day of August 1895,and to
continue two weeks, notice is hereby given to
the Coroner, Justices of the, Peace, Aldermen
and Constables of said count, of Centre, that
they be then and there in their proper per-
sons, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of the 26th,
with their records, inquisitions, examinations,
and their own remembrances, to do those
things which to their office appertains to be
done, and those who are bound in recogni
zances to pRosesuss against the prisoners that
are or shall be in the jail of Centre county, be
then and there to prosecute against them as
shall be just, 3
Given under my hand, at Bellefonte, the 25th
day of July in the year of our Lord, 1895,
and the one hundred and eighteenth year of the
independence of the United States.
JNO. P.CONDO.
40-30-4t. Sheriff
Green’s Pharmacy.
pes SUMMER COMPLAINT,
IF YOU
sees AND...
BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION,
USE
GREEN'S MEDICATED
COMPLEXION SOAP,
Pure Healing, Cheap.
e SOL) A een
GREENS PHARMACY.
0 0 O 0 00
vevreree HEADACHE WAFERS,
Have attained a very large sale,
—WHY 7——
Because they do the work, are
the cheapest and those who
use them recommend
them to others,
25 cts. for bor of 12, at
: GREEN'S PHARMACY.
40 21 3m
n= EMBER
~ THESE
DIRECTIONS
FOR USING
COTTOLENE.
permitted in your kitchen or in your food. Genuine
40 32
For shortening never use more than two-thirds as
much Cottolene as yeu would of lard. When frying
with Cottolene always put it in a cold pan, heating it
with the pan. Cotolene produces the best results
when very hot, but as it reaches the cooking poin
much sooner than lard, care should be taken not to
let it burn—when hot enough, it will delicately brown
a bit of bread in half a minute.
tions in using Cottolene and lard will never again be
Cottolene is sold everywhere in tins with trade marks
“Cottolene™ and steer’s head in cotton-plant wreath—on
every tin. :
Follow these direc:
THE N. RK. FAIRBANK COMPANY,
Chicago, and 132 N. Delaware Are., Phila.
Lyon & Co. : Saddlery.
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ACRIFICE SaLe = THE NEXT THIRTY
> DAYS ONLY.
—T 75 SETS SINGLE HARNESS, 75
o : Ranging in Price from
. I I I ——s $7.75 up to $10, $15, $20, $25,
Ac, ‘ PAu
0 ......ALL SUMMER GOODS....... 0 0
Sr — lhe Will be sold at the.........
% f I Il Il 2
OLD PRICES OF —
——HARNESS LEATHER.
After that time Prices will be forced to
1=[ conform with the unprecedented raise
in the cust of Harness Leather.
$400.00 WORTH OF FLY-NETS.
AT THE OLD PRICE.
key -DBY GOGODS,......... ea —
Persons desiring harness and fly-nets
ChalIes,,. 0seecrisrmessseei crearesensesns ast Bed BIeRIBE... oot BL *hoild buy 2ow before the prices
Better Challiony....eeesreeives coerecnnnnridl Dress CAMBIICE.... iors iors ei ins nile advance.
Dimmities;..creeesrranece eseee.nen8e | All Wool Serge, 40 inch, black and 3 . JAMES SCHOFIELD.
Dress Ginghams,......cores ree veernennndic | all other €O0lor8;.......c000eureernseen330 | BELLEFONTE, PA. 3337
Ching SHES,....ciirri armies 30
Striped Wash Silks,............ueeeune0025e
Light Calicons;......s0erreseremesnenenenc lO
CYORER, ott oaiss varie sndamssiiat doves LOR
Five French Ginghams from 8% to 12}
Organdie Tawn,.......css0rsnrenssesosnedi
Striped Shirtinga,,..csssseesesssesvaveseecll
Light WrISDDETyieeesenreressersannesse 600
Summer Corsets, ....oesveervecvennessedSI
Bine PENG. oui eni reiie nine 0
|
Turkey Red, and White Table
VAREE cverss i ibiiirinsiinsvsteannr neni 190
Bleached Table Linen,.......24 and 25¢
Ladies’ Summer Vests,..................4¢
Unbleached Muslins,....... «330
The very Leaviest Unbleached Mus.
lin made, 1 yd. wide, ..............5%¢
The best Bleached Muslin,............63c
Bleached Muslin as low as............4}¢c
All Summer Shoes One-Third Of.
Tiadies! Oziords,....ccccvieevnciiereessnnnsinenso eek a arvetisiarsr 00
Ladies’ Fine Dongola Oxfoids,....
Ladies’ Russet Lace Shoes,....... S483 Te anni
Sesvsesssveveseencanscssec. tt Were $7.50 now $1.55
Ladies’
Ladies’
Russet Shoes,........ vias
Fine Dongola’Kid Lace Shoes,....... "
Ie ianaan veeeeaeoothat were $1.25 now 94c
ceeeenesoothat were 81.75 now £1.39
.......that were $2.00 now $1.48
Ladies’ Finest Dongola Goodyear Wel,.... ..........that were £2.35 now $1.90
Worth 75 cents a pair more.
Ladies’ Genuine Dongola Kid, every pair warranted,............31.15 and £1.25
SEE WHAT WE HAVE FOR THE CHILDREN.
Infant's Kid Shoes,............ SR Ln 24c, 29¢ and 39¢
Children’s Wedge Heel Shoes,...... Sitar ae oo .that were 50c now 39¢
BI0ekINgS,..... varcvesinanssisiersnnivnrninsss rs Birkin sean 5c per pair
.Tan Stockings, fine quality, reduced one-half.
For the Men.
All Wool Cheviot Suits,.............. Wass esensnhnnsans snsknuntaetouaiis inn as low as £5.00
All Woo! Corsimere Sull,........ccoeeeresrenninssrinases seven ror ass $5.00
PIE PON iso Tiras worth £35.00 and $1.50, now $2.00
Men's Regular Made Black and Tan Socks,........... ..........
Men's Sirictly All Wool Pants;:...........cesvansresessenens worth £3.00, now 1.50
“Men's Good Summer Shirt, .....u.eeeen..... Sites iinet hee rs ...34c
Men's Percale Dress Shirts, with Collars and Caffs,..... sane Then .45¢
Men's Best of White Shirts, Fine Linen Bosom,.....u.eeveeeevnneevnnnnnnns serene 30
Men's Good Bwenters,...coeesseresrsssnecssvsees: ie huni vhs hv re TE 24c
Mens Neck Ties... .ciiciniromsin sini tiessiins ti 9c each Cr 3 for 25¢
Men’s Wire Buckle Suspenders,....cc..uu........ © estisiensees 9c a pair or 3 for 25¢
seeorenes.10C & DRIT
Extraordinary value for the money.
:
Men's Fine Fur Fedora Hats, Black and Brown, actual value, $1.50, now 64c
CLOTHING FOR THE BOYS.
All Wool Suite, from 5 to 14 years........ceueenuunen.....worth $4.00 now £2.00
All Wool Suits, ...oeeeesse.- Sy
sa ssessessneroesessresssesanse’s WOLD £3.00 now $1.50
All Wool Suits,.......ceeer vevereene..worth £8.00 and $10.00 cow £4.50 and $4.00
:These are for boys 14 to 19 years of age.
Knee Pants,......ccis. 0000. tiesrorsensnsie setensaids
mbrellas,......coniviiesies
—THIS SALE IS TO LAST FOR ONLY A LIMITED TIME.—
This is an opportunity to buy goods at remarkably low values. You cannot
find euch prices in the large cities,
LYON & CO.
BELLEFONTE PA.
IMMuminating @iil.
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TEE BEST
BURNING OIL
THAT CAN BE MADE
FROM PETROLEUM,
It gives a Brilliant Light.
It will not Smoke the Chimney.
It will Not Char the Wick.
It has a High Fire Test.
It does Not Expiode.
It is without an equal
AS A SAFETY FAMILY OIL
We stake our reputation as refiners that
IT IS THE BEST OIL IN THE WORLD
Ask your dealer for it. Trade supplied by
THE ATLANTIC REFINING CO.
Bellefonte Station,
Bellefonte, Pa.
89 37 1y '
Miscellaneous Advs.
ARM FOR SALE.—A most ex-
cellent farm ot 178 acres well located,
good buildings, plenty of water. well fenced
and within atew rods of railroad station,an
be purchased at a bargain by applying to
JOHN P. HARRIS:
39 40 tf. 1st Nat. Bank Bellefonte,
ET AN EDUCATION.—Educa-
tion and fortune go hand in hand.
Get an education at the Central State Normal
School, Lock Haven, Pa. First-class accom.
modations and low rates. State aid to stu-
dents. For illustrated catalogue address
JAMES ELDON, Ph. D., Principal. .
39-45-1y Lock Haven, Pa
EWIS’ 98 PER CENT LYE
POWDERED AND PERFUMED
(PATENTED
The strongestland purest Lye made. Unlike
other Lye, it being a Pie Do der and packed
in a can with removable lid, the contents are
always ready for use. Will make the best per.
fumed Hard Soap in 20 minutes without boil-
ing. Itisthe best for cleansing waste pipes,
disinfecting sinks, closets, washing bottles,
paints, trees, ete.
PENNA. SALT M'F’G CO.
40 20 6m Gen. Agts., Phila., Pa.
ILCOX COMPOUND—
TANSY PILLS.
BEWARE CF COUNTERFEITS.
The only safeand always reliable relier for
Ladies. Accept no worthless and dangerous
imitations. Save money and guard health hy
taking nothing but the ‘only genuine and orig-
inal Wilcox Compound Tansy Pills, price 22.00,
in metal boxes bearing shield trade mark, all
druggists. Send 4 cts, for Woman's Safe
Guard, securely mailed. %
WILCOX SPECIFIC CO.,
40-20 228 South Eighth street, Phila, Pa.
UILDER’S SUPPLIES. — Stone
i for building purposes at quarry or de-
livered in Bellefonte or on the line of the
Bellefonte Central and Penna. Railroads.
Calcined Plaster,
PLASTERING HAIR ANI ) LIME.
Paragon Plaster, the best patent plaster yet
made.
HYDRAULIC CEMENT
Potomac and Cumberland, Rosendale (Hott
man Brand) and English Portland, the best
standard cements to be had. We warrant
every barrel of Cement we sell to be as repre-
sented.
A McCALMONT & Co.,
Bellefonte, Pa,
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40-11-6m.
Fine job Printing.
Ee JOB PRINTING
0———A SPECIALTY——c¢
AT THE
WATCHMAN o OFFICE
There is no style of work, from the cheapes’
Dodger” to the finest
0~BOOK-WORK ,~o
but you can get done in the most satisfactory
manner, and at
Prices consistent with the class of work
by calling or communicating with this office
a