Deore i Until July 1st, 1899. Terns, $1.00 a Year, in Advance. Bellefonte, Pa., May 12, 1899. P. GRAY MEEK, - Error. The Watchman Still to Be Had for $1.00 a Year. Out of respect for the earnest solicita- tion of a number of the leading Demo- crats of Centre county and with the hope of making the WATCHMAN the family paper of every household in this section it has been determined to continue the present low rate of $1 a year until July 1st, 1899. The reduction in price made last De- cember has resulted in an unprecedented increase of subscribers, but we know there are still more who will be anxious totake advantage of this low rate propo- sition. There is one thing, however, that we desire to impress upon the minds of our old subscribers. This rate of $1 per year is POSITIVELY only for those who pay in advance. All have an equal opportunity to take advantage of it and if you do not do it you need not expect to settle at any other than the rate of $2 per year. The WATCHMAN has never deviated from its rule of fair and impartial treat- ment to all, consequently the paper will be given to no one for a dollar who does not settle up all arrearages and pay one year in advance. a reduction from the old price of $2 made Don’t expect to have for you unless you are an advance sub- scriber, for you will be disappointed if you do. Murmurs from Puerto Rico. Events in the Philippines and incidenta in Cuba have heen so absorbingly interest- ing of late that public attention has been diverted from Puerto Rico. Yet it is not certain that we are free from danger in that quarter. The people have been exceeding- ly amiable thus far, and little disposed to give trouble of any kind. But they seem to have been doing a good deal of thinking, just the same, and it would not be surpris- ing if they should kick up their heels at any moment. In fact there are already evidences of discontent down there. The expression of it has been very quiet and diplomatic thus far but that is no evidence that it is not deep-seated. As a matter of fact the contrary is true. As the late Mr. CONKLING once put it ‘‘the shallows mur- mur while the deeps are dumb.”’ Some time ago the natives of Puerto Rico appointed Dr. J. Junio HANNA and MoN- NEL ZENO GANDIA commissioners to wait upon President MCKINLEY and suggest the adoption of certain measures of govern- ment control which in their opinion are urgently needed in the island. This they did on the 19th of April but having failed to get any satisfaction they have now pre- sented their views in writing and at great length. They set. forth reasons why, ac- cording to their view, the military control of Puerto Ricoshould not continue. ‘‘The chief error of Spain in its colonial policy subsequent to 1825’ they say ‘‘was attempt- ing to rule Cuba and Puerto Rico throngh military authority and upon their reports, ’’ and add: “Under Article IX, of the treaty of peace between the United States and Spain, by which Puerto Rico was ceded to the American Union, the inhabitants born in the island are absolutely disfranchised. They have no civil rights. They have no political status. They are pariahs. They have no nationali- ty. They have not.even the right to choose one. The treaty says that the civil rights and political status of the native inhabitants of Puerto Rico shall be determined by Con- gress. The Spaniards residing in Puerto Rico were more favored. They can either remain Spaniards or become American citizens. The native Puerto Ricans caudo nothing. They are neither Spaniards nor Americans. If they want to travel and desire an American passpost, the passport is refused them. American rights and privileges are not with- in their reach. American liberty means to them nothing else than being ruled by an American General, and military control is to Yim the only exponent of law and social order. This is not only true, but it is temper- ate and logical. More than that it isa germ of discontent that will grow and de- velop into serious trouble. We have no just right to subjugate any people in this way, and the fact that these oppressed peo- ple feel the ignominy and express it with such force and accuracy is the best evidence in the world that they will resent the wrong if it is continued. There is no dis- loyalty to the government in admitting this fact. There can be no treason in being just. The imperialist aims of the present administration will bring disaster to the country and it is the duty of all citizens to sound the alarm. ——They say that the new regime at the Republican helm is to cause a shaking up of dry bones in the business hereabouts. Wonder whether the Gazette, the Democrat or we are to have the first fall out of our old friend in a new business and start him to stayin’ up nights to get vinegar hypo- dermics. Ex-Governor HASTINGS still remem- bers that when a candidate for office he distanced judge LOVE, who was on the same ticket, just 399 votes in this county. It is the recollection of that result and two organs at his command, that makes him so hopeful of future results. ——1It is not the number of organs that Gov. HASTINGS has at his command, but the kind of music they will play that is bothering the QUAY following in the coun- ty just now. Inperialistic Rubbish. It is the habit of the imperialists and the imperialistic organs of this country to refer to the Filipinos who are fighting for what they justly regard as their liberty, as ‘‘rebels.”” One of these, commenting on the EDWARD ATKINSON episode, com- pares that gentleman to the late CLEMENT L. VALLANDIGHAM, of whom it alleges President LINCOLN said : ‘‘his arrest was made because he was lahoring with some effect to prevent the raising of troops, to encourage desertions from the army, and to leave the rebellion without any adequate military force to suppress it.”” Then this scribbler adds: ‘“VALLANDIGHAM did not go as far as EDWARD ATKINSON and others of the Anti-Imperialism League of Boston.”’ What egregious rubbish this is? A reb- el, according to WEBSTER’S dictionary, is “One who revolts from the government to which he owes allegiance, either by openly renouncing the authority of that govern- ment, or by taking arms and openly op- posing it.”” When did the Filipinos ac- knowledge allegiance to the government of the United States, or how did that govern- ment acquire sovereignty over them? The Declaration of Independence, which is the charter of American liberty, denies the right of any government to assert sover- eignty over any people without their con- sent. When and where did these semi- barbarians give assent to the sovereignty of the United States over them? And if they never gave their consent, how was such sovereignty obtained as would com- mand their allegiance ? The truth is that the operations of our army in the Philippines is nothing short of criminal usurpation. The soldiers who are there on the firing line and in the trench- es are not to blame, but the administra- tion which forces them to such a violation of the traditions of the country and the princi- ples of justice is guilty of a wrong which can never be condoned or compensated for. EDWARD ATKINSON was right in holding up this infamy to the condemnation of every right thinking man and though he may be condemned by the thoughtless for a time, the verdict of history will commend him for his courage and devotion to the right. —With all these political deals being made in the local Republican camp broth- ers AL and CLEM have apparently been lost in the shuffle. Which side are they on? Two such factotums ought certainly to be heard from soon or the people will begin to think that that mill-stone that was around the elder brother’s neck, when he made the fight for Congress in this coun- ty last August, drowned him effectually. ——1It is sweet to hear the new editor of the Republican and News sing so poetically of his welcome into the open arms of his fellows of the craft, but just wait a while until the exigencies ‘of factional politics tell ‘him what a fine fellow he ain’t, then hold your breaths Has Nothing to Say. General Miles Makes No Comments on the Wade Commission, WASHINGTON, May 8.—‘‘The president is commander-in-chief of the army and my superior. He has approved the findings of the Wade court of inquiry. Therefore I have no comment to make. It would be an unsoldierly act were I to do so.”’ With these words General Miles replied to a Star reporter whosaw him for a mo- ment to-day,with regard to the probable ac- tion he would take in view of the adverse report of the court. “Will you formulate a protest to the president ?”’ was the next question. ‘‘I have nothing to say. No, sir,’ re- plied the general. **Will you inspire a congressional inves- tigation ?”’ ‘No, sir. ject.” “Do you believe congress will rectify the: matter ?”’ *‘I do not know what congress will do nor have I any means of knowing in ad- vance what verdict the result of an investi- gation might develop. I have no com- ment, criticism or statement to make in this matter, and you may take it as certain that any alleged interviews or intimations to the contrary said to come from me or near me are wholly and unqualifiedly false. *‘I was, and am now actuated solely by the consideration of health, lives and in- tegrity of the army. My duty is done. I will not talk upon the sub- Vetoed by the Governor. HARRISBURG, May 8.—Governor Stone to-night announced the veto of the follow- ing bills: Providing for the transfer of judgments and mortgages by the holder thereof at maturity upon the request of the debtor. The governor does not see any useful pur- pose to be served by such a law. Fixing the salary to be received by the treasurer of Northampton county. Vetoed on constitutional grounds. Exempting buildings in boroughs and townships used for theatrical and circus purposes from the license tax under the provisions of the act of 1895. He thinks the present law equitable. Repealing the act of 1895 providing for the collection of the amounts due the com- monwealth for the purchase money, inter- est and fees due on patented lands. The governor has approved a hill which reme- dies the evils complained of. * Governor Signs Bills. HARRISBURG May 9.—The Governor has signed the following bills: Authorizing the formation of partner- ships in which one or more of all the part- ners may limit their liability for the debts of the partnership to the amount of capital subscribed by such partner or partners, respectively, and providing penalties for violation of its provisions. Providing for the enrollment, organiza- tion, discipline and regulation of the militia of the Commonwealth. In relation to reinsurance and the trans- action of business by fire or marine insur- ance companies or associations otherwise than through resident agents, and the transaction of such business by or with un- authorized companies. Report and Findings of Court Publie. Made The Investigators say that General Miles’ Allegation that the Refrigerated Beef was Treated with Chemicals has not been Established by Evidence Furnished. He is Censured for Alleged “Error.” In Failing to Promptly Notify the Secretary of War when He First Formed the Opinion that Food that was being Furnished for the Soldiers was Unfit. WASHINGTON, May 7.—By direction of the President, who approves the findings, acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn to-day made public the report and findings of the military court appointed to investigate the charges made by Major General Miles, commanding the army, that the beef sup- plied to the army during the war with Spain was unfit for the use of the troops. The most important features of the re- port are: The finding that the general’s allega- tions that the refrigerated beef was treated with chemicals was not established; that his allegations concerning the canned fresh or canned roast beef were sustained as to its unsuitability for food as used on the transports and as a long continued field ration; censure of Gen. Miles for ‘‘error’’ in failing to promptly notify the Secretary of War when he first formed the opinion that the food was unfit; censure of the com- missary general (then Gen. Eagan) for the too extensive purchases of the canned beef as an untried food; censure of Colonel Maus, of Gen. Miles’ staff; the finding that the packers were not at fault and that the meat supplied to the army was of the same quality as that supplied to the trade gen- erally, and the recommendation that no further proceedings be taken in the prem- ises. The conclusion of the court, adverse to further proceedings based upon the charges, is as follows: CONCLUSION OF THE COURT. “‘It has been developed in the course of the inquiry, as recited in this report, that in some instances certain individuals failed to perform the full measure of duty or to observe the proprieties which dignify high military command, but the court is of the opinion that the mere statement in the official report of the facts developed meets the ends of discipline, and that the inter- ests of the service will be best observed if further proceedings he not taken.’ There is more or less criticism of Gen. Miles in various parts of the report. Proba- bly the most direct instance is the one which states that, beyond the criticism of officers found elsewhere, is the report: ‘‘“The court finds that against none of the officers commanding corps, divisions. bri- gades and regiments, and their staff officers, should a charge of guilt be brought. “The court also finds that the major general commanding the army had no suffi- cient justification for alleging that the re- frigerated Leef was embalmed or was unfit for issue to troops. ‘It also finds that he committed an error, in that having belief or knowledge as claimed that the food was unfit, that it caused sickness and distress, that some of it was supplied under the pretense of ex- periment, that other beef was embalmed, be did not immediately report such knowl- edge or belief to the Secretary of War, to the end that a proper remedy might be promptly applied.”’ CENSURE OF MAJOR MAUS. The censure of Major Maus, inspector general on Gen. Miles’ staff, is based upon his failure to call attention to charges con- cerning the beef at Chicamauga, contained in a.report of. inspection. made by Dr. (or Major) Daly, on the 26th of October last, in which he stated his belief that the heef was chemically treated. ‘The silence of Major Maus,’”’ says the court, ‘‘on an important matter as the chemicalized beef, reported by Dr. Daly’ and personally known to himself, is most remarkable.”” The remark is also made that Gen. Miles’ failure to draw special attention to this report is ‘‘unexplained.” Commenting upon Gen. Miles’ testimony that he had first formed the opinion last August that the refrigerated beef had been processed, the court remarks: ‘‘Whatever the date upon which he formed a belief, or a reasonable suspicion, that the health of the troops was being impaired by the use of the deleterious food, it was his bound duty, in the opinion of the court, instantly to take the most effective measures within his control to ascertain the actual fact and to correct the wrong, if any should be found. It would have been practicable to obtain samples of the beef then being sup- plied to the army by contractors and to have submitted these samples to chemical examination, which would have resulted in the detection of the presence or absence or boric and salicylic acids, or any other chemical agent that may have been used as a preservative agent. NO SUCH PRECAUTION TAKEN. ‘Yet no such precaution as that sug- gested was taken by the major general com- manding at that time or at any subsequent time so far as has been learned by the court. “The court finds that the allegations of the major general commanding, to the ef- fect that the refrigerated beef supplied to the troops was treated with chemical pre- servatives, have not been established. The court also finds that so much of the allegations of the major general command- ing, in respect to the canned roast beef, as relates to its undesirability for food as act- ually used on the transports and as to its extensive or long continued use as a field ration, are” sustained. In the opinion of the court, none of the other allegations in relation to the canned fresh beef is sus- tained. The evidence shows that Colonel John F. Weston, assistant commissary general of subsistance, recommended the adoption of the canned roast beef as a com- ponent of the field ration, and to this ex- tent he is responsible.’ The report places the quantity of canned roast beef purchased for war by the com- missary department at 6,847,174 pounds, in- cluding 350,000 pounds which was brought’ from Liverpool and other English ports. This amount is characterized as excessive, and the commissary general (General Eagan) is severely criticised in several parts of the document on this score. ONE OF THE SEVEREST REBUKES. One of the severest rebukes is as follows: ‘‘Considering the little use that had been made of this beef in the regular army, the probability that the volunteers were en- tirely ignorant of it that its use as a part of the field ration had never been sanction- ed by the President or Secretary of War, the court can but characterize the action of the commissary general of subsistance as unwarranted and reckless—in that he or- dered the purchase of such enormous quan- tities of a food that was practically untried and unknown, and the court so finds. The court also finds that there is no ground for any imputation, whatever, of any other actuating motive, on the part: of the com- missary general, then the earnest desire to procure the best possible food for the troops. The court pronounces this act of the com- missary general of subsistance a colossal error, for which there i8 no palintion.”’ Inspired by Wine. A Filipino Army Attacks the City of San Fernando There was Plenty of Noise But the Insurgents. Found Little Which was Agreeable. An American Wounded. A Force of 8,000 Rebels are Now En- * trenched on Three Sides of Bacolor and May Make a Resistance. Gunboats Doing Good Duty. MANILA, May 10.—The Filipinos gen- eral Mascardo’s army, inspired by wine taken from the store houses of Bacolor and by the general's oratory on Monday even- ing attacked San Fernando. There was tremendous yelling and a great expendit- ure of cartridges by the Rebels, but very little resulted. General Mascardo holds the outskirts of Bacolor west of the rail- road. In front of his positions are the Kansas and Montana regiments, which oc- cupy trenches that the Filipinos built in anticipation of an attack from the direction of the sea. During the afternoon ot Mon- day General Mascardo, with a large retinue of officers, rode along the lines, frequently stopping to harangue his warriors. At dusk a detachment of rebels rushed toward the outposts of the Montana 1egi- ment, but were met by a hot fire from the Montana regiment’s line. The insurgents, from trenches nearly three miles long, re- sponded. After an hour’s firing, during which one private soldier of the Montana regiment was wounded, the insurgents subsided, although they kept up a scatter- ing fire throughout the night. Prisoners who were brought into the American lines said .that general Mascar- do distributed barrels of wine among his soldiers, telling them that he expected to capture the city of San Fernando. The trenches undoubtedly saved the Americans from heavy loss, the bullets falling thick about them during the engagement. General Luna is massing his army east of the railway, bringing up the troops in car- loads in sight of the American line. A Filipino connected with the Ameri- can hospital corps was killed. Itis sup- posed by Amigos. 4, 10 p. m.—The army ‘‘tinclad’’ gun- hoats Laguna de Bay and Cavedonga, un- der command of Captain Grant, steamed up the Rio Grande to Calumpit to-day, clearing the entire country of rebels from the bay upward. When the vessels reach- ed Macahebes about a thousand of the in- habitants of the place assembled upon the banks of the river, cheering thie expedition lustily. Captain Grant was given an ova- tion when he went ashore. Many of the Macabebes expressed themselves as being anxious to enter the American service for the campaign against the Tagals. 7:30 p. m.—Reports received from the insurgent line which, however, have not been confirmed, say that a meeting of the Filipino Congress has been laid at San Isi- dro. There was no quorum present, but in spite of this fact some business was transacted. The reports add that those who attended were mostly partisans of Ag- uinaldo, a strong desire for peace was ex- pressed. Major general MacArthur will probably remain at San Fernando until fresh troops can be forwarded to him from this city to replace some of the volunteers, who have hecome exhausted from the long cam- paign. : Filipino riflemen to the number of 8,- 000 are entrenched on three sides of Baco- lor. The Americans, however, are fully able to hold the city, if Monday’s attack was a specimen of the enemy’s fighting ability. Golden Eagles. The Opening Session of the Grand Castle at Lan- caster. i LANCASTER, Pa., May 9.—A three day’s session of the Grand castle of the Knights of the Golden Eagle of Pennsylvania was hegun here to-day with Grand Chief Wal- ter H. Pelly presiding. The opening ex- ercises this morning consisted of a public reception, at which Mayor Shissler made a speech welcoming the Knights to Lancaster. This was followed by an executive session. The city is in gala attire in honor of the visitors. The delegates present represent all sections of the State. There are 496 castles in the State and representatives were present from over 400. The annual reports of the grand officers were presented, the most important being that of Grand Chief Walter H. Pelly, show- ing a gratifying advancement of the order during the past year, and the important and material benefits accruing from the redistricting of the State. .This afternoon there was no session on account of the parade, which was large and a credit to the order. A number of emblem- atic floats were in line. The day’s festiv- ities closed this evening with a ball. The fifth annual session of the Grand Temple of Pennsylvania, Ladies of the Golden Eagle, convened in this city to- day and will continue in session until Thursday noon. There are 110 temples in the State and nearly all are represented. Only routine business was transacted to- day. Still Advancing! Those Filipinos Being Kept on the Move. General Lawton is Busy—Had a Tussel With Rebels. A Missing Steamer Found. MANILA, May 9.—5-35 P. M.—A 1econ- ' noitering party from Major General Law- ton’s command which consisted of two companies of the Minnesota regiment and two companies of the Oregon regiment, under command of Major Diggles, of the Minnesota regiment, advanced yesterday to; a point near San Miguel, which is about 12 miles north of Balinag. There the Americans were met with a volley from a force of rebels behind a trench. Major Diggles was wounded in the head and a private soldier was also wounded. Major Diggles aud the private, together with ten typhoid patients, were brought by special train to Manila to-day. The Don Jose, the last of the missing steamers under the American flag which were detained by the insurgents since the beginning of the war, was found by the gunboat Manila at Batangas, and arrived here to-day. National Peace Jubilee—Washington. Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Railroad. On account of the National Peace Jubi- lee, to be held at Washington, D. C., May 23rd, 24th, and 25th, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has arranged to sell ex- cursion tickets from all stations to Wash- ington at rate of single fare for the round trip, except that the rates from New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore will be $8.00, $5.00, and $2.00 respectively, with propor- tionate rates from intermediate and ad- jacent points. Tickets will be sold May 32nd and 23rd, good to return within ten days from date of sale when properly validated by the agent at Washington. 44-19-26 ——Subsecribe for the WATCHMAN. Dewey May Come Home. WASHINGTON, May 8.—The navy de- partment has selected a successor to Ad- miral Dewey to command the Asiatic sta- tion. Orders were issued to-day detaching Rear Admiral Watson from command of the Mare Island navy yard and ordering him to report to Admiral Dewey at Manila to relieve that officer when he feels that he can be spared there. Rear Admiral Kempff, at present on waiting orders, has been or- dered to succeed Admiral Watson in com- mand of the Mare Island navy yard. Will Receive Dewey. NEw York, May 9.—At a meeting of the hoard of aldermen to-day an enthu- siastic resolution calling for an official reception to Admiral Dewey upon his ar- rival in this city was adopted unanimously. ADDITIONAL LOCALS. ——Philipsburg has one and Clearfield three cases of small-pox. as ——Thomas McCafferty is re-pointing the stone work about the county jail. . —oo0 — ——Col. Geo. A. Bayard is laying a new concrete pavement about the court house. er ‘Prosperity Cannot thrive on Credit— Cash is King.” Try our new cash sys- tem.— MONTGOMERY & Co. See ——Simon Harper, of Centre Hall, is among the government’s latest pensioners. He will get $10 per month. ak ——The costumes worn by the ladies of the great Wallace shows have been especial- ly imported for them from Paris. A SR ——During the year there have been 785 pupils enrolled in the Bellefonte schools; 478 boys and 407 girls. aes ——MTr. Jacob H. Delong and Miss Susan Elsie Schenck, both of Liberty township, were married at the bride’s home, on Tues- day, by Rev. A. P. Wharton. am ——Elmer Gibson and three Lock Haven wheelmen passed through Bellefonte last Thursday on a long journey. They were riding to Denver, Col. Rt ——Charles Christ, for years master pot maker at the Bellefonte glass works, has severed his connection with that factory and will go to another at Quaker City, Ohio. - 90. ——Henry Twitmyer has been appointed postmaster at Pleasant Gap to succeed J. A. Noll. It is stated that the location of the office will not he changed.’ — ee 1 - ——Persons having a farm or farms for sale should read the advertisment headed to “Farmers and owners of Farm Lands” in today’s WATCHMAN. —s Aly iinet ——Thos. Eadon, who has charge of Col. W. F. Reynolds stable of fing horses in this place, will take ‘ten’ of his" best ani- mals to the horse’show ‘in’ Philadelphia, on May 26th. =~ °° s fil ee GO reed —— Engineer Edward Whittaker; of the C. R. R. of Pa., had a tumor removed from | his left eye Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Sebring performed. the operation, which was highly successful. —— ——William L. Pease, of Williamsport, district agent of the American tobacco com- pany so well known in Bellefonte, was married to Miss Emma Smith, of Danville, on Wednesday. : Eo ——— ——Little Helen Jury, the baby daugh- ter of Jacob Jury, of West High street, was operated on, Wednesday, for the removal of an abscess on herneck. The operation was highly successful. : — Pe ——John H. Bible died at his home in Centre Hall, on Friday, May 5th. He had been ill for some time with dropsy and other ailments. Six sons and one daugh- ter survive him, His body was buried at Tusseyville, on Tuesday. A ——Spring Mills’ people still think there is coal down there. They are going to sink a shaft on the flat near the station to dis- cover, once and for all, just what the signs that have been turning up so frequently mean. ooo ——Sheriff Cronister, N. B. Spangler Esq., and their fishing party are back from Eddy Lick run. They report having caught over six hundred trout. If their experience was anything like ours they probably had about six million bites of sundry kinds. -——One of the finest ball contests ever seen on Beaver field, at State College, was the game played there last Saturday be- tween State and Dickinson. It remained for the blue and white to administer the first defeat that the visitors had suffered this year and it was done by the score of 5 to 2. State had Burns in the box and he proved invincible. IN MEMORY OF DR. VAN VALZAH.—At the meeting of Centre county Medical So- ciety held in Bellefonte, on Tuesday, May 9th, the committee appointed at a former session to take action on the death of Dr. Van Valzah made the following report: — Considering the death of our friend and brother, Dr. F. H. Van Valzan, we, his associates of Centre county Medical Society, desire to express our personal sorrow and to record our sense of the loss the society has sustained in his death. We also wish to bear testimony to his character and worth as a physician, and to the universal love and esteem borne him by the com- munity in which he lived. H. 8S. BRAUCHT, GEO. I. HARRIS, J.F. ALEXANDER. ——Farmers in the vicinity of Wolf’s Store have finished their corn planting. ooo —— While recorder J. C. Harper is out looking after his campaign Thomas Sexton, a law student in Orvis, Bower & Orvis office, is helping deputy Dukeman with the work. Sen Prof. B. M. Wagonseller, of Centre Hall and Selinsgrove, is finishing Boyd Musser’s work at the High school; the latter having given up his position to give his entire time to his campaign for reccrder. Se. ——The salary paid the stamp clerk in the Bellefonte post office will be advanced $8.33 per month after June 1st. The ap- plication for the advance was made by former postmaster Fortney, but has just been granted. ve ——Let us give you a pointer that it might not be more than a month or so un- til the old Bellefonte nail works are being used again. Several parties are after the plant, who want to operate it as a muck bar mill. ——The State College borough schools closed yesterday afternoon with interesting literary exercises. The schools are reported to be in a splendid condition, with a fine corps of teachers and an ever attentive board of directors. > ——Mrs. Mina B. Hoover, wife of Lewis Hoover, died at her home at Julian, on Saturday, May 6th. Deceased was a daugh- ter of Samuel McGinley and was born June, 22nd, 1876. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases and was particular- ly sad, since it left a young husband with three small children, motherless. reli eee The second inter-collegiate debate between State College and Dickinson was held at Carlisle, last Friday night, and the State College men won. The question was: ‘‘Resolved that the United States Senators should be chosen by a direct vote of the people in the respective States.’ State Col- lege had the affirmative. Their debaters were H. P. Wood, L. M. Renoand W. H. Thompson. *oe ——W. B. Reeve, the organist at St. John’s Episcopal church, will leave Belle- fonte soon to accept a similar position at Christ church, Williamsport. Mr. Reeve has made a most efficient choir master at St. John’s and his loss to the musical ocir- cles of Bellefonte will be severely felt. Al- ways willing to lend his rich barytone voice or his skill as a pianist to any -enter- tainment his departure is looked upon ‘with considerable regret. rr QA ——The teachers and scholars of the parochial schools in ‘Bellefonte are hard at work preparing for the musical and literary numbers which always prove such , inter- ‘esting features of their school commence- ment. The commencement will be held in Garman’s opera house some time during the third week in June and an exhibition of the school work will be made in the school hall at the same time. ——— ——Millheim residents are working hard for a public water service. They held a meeting down there last Friday night and formed a company for the purpose of in- stalling a plant. Dr. G. S. Frank was elected president and S. Spiglemyer secre- tary, and A. J. Gepbart, D. L. Zerby and C. H. Morris were appointed a committee to solicit subscriptions. It is thought that $8,000 or $10,000 can easily be raised and with that amount an abundant supply of cool, pure water can be piped into the town from Philips creek. —— ——In the report of last week the WATCHMAN finished up the coart proceed- ings all but the one case that was on trial. It was that of I. V. A. McEntire vs. Israel Runkle, summons in ejectment. This suit was brought to recover a lot of ground in Haines township at or near Woodward. Terms of settlement were agreed upon by the parties and a verdict was taken in fa- vor of the plaintiff for the land described in the writ, subject to redemption by the de- fendant upon the payment of ninety dol- lars to the plantiff within ninety days, when the plaintiff is required to execute and deliver a deed to the defendant for the property. ——— NONE GREATER THAN THE GREAT WAL- LACE SHOwSs.—The great Wallace shows will spread their acres of white canvass in Bellefonte on Monday, May 29th. If the advanced reports are to be believed, the tented institution this season is one of the largest circuses in America. The press of every city in which the shows have exhib- ited have been lavish in their praise, par- ticularly the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph, where the shows appeared a short time ago. This great newspaper has among other good things the following to say: The title of ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ has been claimed by many aggregations which annually visit this vicinity, but it is certain there are none greater than the great Wallace shows which appeared here Monday and Tuesday of this week. Not a feature as advertised was omitted, and all who attended the performances were loud in their praises of the production and the honest way in which the management conducts the gigantic affair. The management also claimed that the shows are lofty in conception, regal in ap- pointment, and pure in character. This is all true, and more especially the latter. There is nothing in any of the many and varied features of this great show to cause a blush on the cheek of the most modest. Indeed, there is mo feature of the great combined show which is not first class and far above the average, and no one need hesi- tate about going and taking their wives and families or sweethearts, and they can rest as- sured they will be well entertained. Any- one who has seen the great Wallace shows is sure to go again, because some of the features are so novel and startling that one could not tire of seeing them.
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