Bellefonte, Pa., Aug. 4, 1899. P. GRAY MEEK, : Ebp1ToR. Terms oF SusscrirrioN.—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to subscribers at the following rates : Paid strictly in advance........eeeue...... $1.00 Paid before expiration of year «150 Paid after expiration of year........... 2.00 The Democratic State Ticket. FOR THE SUPREME COURT: S. L. MESTREZAT, of Fayette county. FOR THE SUPERIOR COURT: C. J. REILLY, of Lycoming county. FOR STATE TREASURER: W. T. CREASY, of Columbia county. The County Ticket. For Sheriff —CYRUS BRUNGARD. For Treasurer—W. T. SPEER. For Recorder—J. C. HARPER. For Register—ALEX ARCHEY. For Cominissioners— { iT YE AN. 3 : For Auditors— {36H% Ly For Coroner—W. U. IRVIN. Neither Dare Do It. Rumor has it that ex-Governor HASTINGS has determined to institute proceedings for the impeachment of ‘‘his honor’’ Judge LovVE, and has promised that the people of the county shall be given an opportunity to elect some one to take his place upon the bench in 1901. This would mean the ousting of the Judge at the earliest possible mo- ment, or his removal from the bench three years before the expiration of his regular term. ‘Whether the ex-Governor entertains any such purpose or has made any such prom- ises we do not know. Itis possible that in the heat of the campaign and stinging under the ugly charges and worse insinua- tions that were made against him in the contest, he may have so expressed himself. In fact he may have fully concluded to do so, but we rather imagine that when the mad of this fight wears off a little, and he begins to think of all the difficulties that might grow out of such action, and takes time to consider the make-up of the tribunal before which impeachment proceedings would have to be brought, that inten- tion and talk will be ahout all there will be of it. That there is ample ground for such action no one doubts and that it would meet the general approval of the people is equally certain. But that such a move- ment would succeed, when the Senate which is the most subservient tool that boss QUAY controls within the State, has the final determination of the matter no one would expect. Governor HASTINGS knows just as well as does every other intelligent citizen of Pennsylvania that there would be no more hope of having one of Mr. QUAY’s judges impeached by Mr. QUAY’S Senate, than there would of having Mr. QuAy declared unfit to be a boss by that body. Knowing this it is not probable that the ex-Governor will resort to any such proceeding, or make any attempt to prevent the further bedraggling of the judicial ermine, in this county, through the dirt and disgrace of Republican politics. It would be much easier to have wus he- lieve that this talk about impeachment was for a very different purpose than the purification of the judicial ermine or the elevation of the bench in the estimation of the people. These are worthy motives, but they are not the ones that prompt the threats of impeachment. There were two sides to the Republican fight, out of which this matter of impeachment sprung. And many on both sides—with' Judge LovE at the head of one and the ex-Governor at the head of the other—allowed themselves to be lead into the very shadow of the county jail. LOVE, it is said, has asserted that he intends bringing libel suits against those who charged him with using the hotels and treating at their bars to secure votes, and is determined to prosecute for bribery, many of the leading HASTING’S supporters throughout the county. If such proceed- ings were begun the county jail would not hold the number who have earned an en- trance to it, nor is there any telling where or when these prosecutions would end. Governor HASTINGS understands this side of the question just as well as does any one, and it looks to us much more plausible that the rumors of impeachment are in- tended more to frighten Judge LovE and to prevent any further action on his part, than as an honest effort to get rid of him and his political plottings. Under any circumstances the humiliation of these two prominent citizens must be complete. The one knows the other has disgraced his position and deserves im- peachment yet he dare not move in the matter; the other has every evidence that open and unblushing bribery was resorted to to accomplish his defeat and disgrace, and yet he dare not make the effort to punish the guilty. And so it stands. This dirty fight will end without either impeachment or bribery prosecutions. Neither ex-Governer HASTINGS nor Pres- ident Judge Love has the courage, or dare, carry out such threats. ——GEORGE SCHOLL, whom everybody recognizes as a good man and who seemed certain of a place on the Republican ticket for county commissioner, was turned down because it didn’t quite suit the boss to name him. Mr. SCHOLL would have suited the people. A Prediction Likely to Be Verified. Senator BURROWS, of Michigan, is not one of the kind of Republicans who shuts his’ eyes to threatened troubles and pro- claims that ‘‘all is well,”” whether it is or not. He has been watching sentiment at home and hoping for the success of Mr. Me- KINLEY’S policy abroad, and has finally come to the conclusion that ‘‘if the war in ‘‘the Philippines is still in progress next ‘‘year and the end is not then in sight the ‘‘sitnation will be to the disadvantage of ‘‘the Republican party.’’ This prediction of so prominent a mem- ber of the Republican party as Senator BURROWS is does not suit the ideas of some of the other leaders of the organization, and its papers are jumping on him, so to speak, with both feet. The Philadelphia Press, for one, takes it up and would have its readers believe that the Michigan Sena- tor knows nothing about what he is talk- ing of, or he would not have even intimated that the Philippine war will not be victor- iously ended long before the next presiden- tial campaign. It then goes on to state the progress that has been made in establishing the authority of the United States, and by the time it gets through has itself pretty well worked up to believe that the work is about over and the job of subjugating the Filipinos as good as finished. The Press may know all about it, and then again it may not. If we are to judge by the extent of that country, the courage and tenacity of its people,and the little prog- ress we have made toward subduing them, in the six months that we have been at it, in place of completing the job before the next presidential election, we will be found hopelessly carrying on the ‘‘same business at the same old stand,’ when the campaign for the successor to the President elected in 1900 will be begun. Of the twenty-seven provinces of Luzon, in the six months that we have been carry- ing on this war, we have been able to land troops and obtain a foot hold in but four. In the vicinity of Manila, where all our efforts have been centered, we have been able to capture and hold the country for a distance of less than fifty miles along the coast, and at no point over seven miles to- ward the interior. At Cavite our troops are hemmed in and have heen unable to occupy any of the country outside of the fortifica- tions they hold. On the other Islands where forces have been landed—Mindano, Balabac, Mindoro, Paragua, Panay, Cebu and Negros, they are compelled to remain in fortified cities. Of the twenty-three Luzon provinces that have not been entered and which must all be taken and held by force, many of them are large and thickly populated. Cagagan, north of Manila has a population of 112,- 357; Ilocos Norte, in the northwest, has 156, - 000; Albany, in the southeast, has 296,850. Batangas 212,000, with the others varying from 100,000 down to 40,000. These have all to be taken yet and held, just as we are trying to take and hold Manila and Cavite. That this can be accomplished before President McKINLEY’S campaign begins is extremely doubtful. If it is not, we have the prediction of Senator BURROUGHS, as well as the admission of the Press, that it will be to the ‘disadvantage of the Repub- lican party,’ in which case the war in the Philippines will not be without its benefi- cial results to the country. —It’s a pretty tough time when farm- ers do not have enough money to pay for harvesting their crops, but such is the con- dition away up in Minnesota. Wheat is said to be rotting in the fields for want of mouey to pay harvest hands. Possibly prosperity is stalking over the country in other directions but it seems to steer clear of the farm and grain fields. First Nebraska and Utah Troops Home from the War. Their Landing in San Francisce. Escorted by a Body of Regulars they Were Cheered by Thousands of Citizens as they Wended their Way to their Camp. Will Soon be Out of the Service. SAN FraNxcisco, July 31.-—The dis- embarking of the First Nebraska infantry and the Utah light artillery to-day gave San Franciscans a second opportunity to welcome returning soldiers from the Philip- pines. Flags and bunting streamed from nearly every building and many of the people along the line of march carried American flags, which they waved constant- ly as the veterans marched toward the Presidio. Added to the noise of whistles was that of clanging bells, the firing of cannon and the explosion of fireworks. General Shafter had provided an escort of artillery, and this body of soldiers with a band headed the procession. As the regimental officers of ‘the Ne- braskans turned into Market street a mighty cheer was given. The band came next play- ing lively airs and then followed the men, attired in their campaign uniforms. The soldiers looked well. The men were cheer- ed to the echo as they proceeded along the line of march, and the sight of the battle flag of the Nebraskans seemed to arouse all the enthusiasm the spectators could muster. The hospital corps brought up the rear of the Nebraska regiment, and seated in the wagons were several wounded men. Then came the Utah light artillery, head- ed by Major Grant. The band followed and then came the diminutive mascot of the Utah boys, a little chap of perhaps 13 years, attired in a uniform of the regiment and carrying a silver flagon. The welcome the Utah troops received was fully as demonstrative as that given the Nebraska boys who had preceded them. Bringing up the rear of the procession was troop F, of the Sixth cavalry and the Third artillery. In the reviewing stand on Vanness ave- nue were General Shafter, Gov. Poynter, of Nebraska, and several members of his staff, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson and their friends and ladies. As the Nebraska and Utah boys passed the stand they cheer- ed for General Shafter and Governor Poynter and the gentlemen and ladies returned the compliment by saluting and waving hand- kerchiefs and flags. The troops will re- main in camp until they are mustered out, the exact date not having yet been deter- mined. Col. Hawkins Dies at Sea. Gallant Commander of Tenth Pennsylvania Passes Away on Transport Bringing His Regiment Home. Died two Days Out of Port of Yokohama. Death Occurred Very Suddenly and-was Due to Apoplexy. Colonel Hawkins Had Been Through Dozens of Skirmishes with the Insurgents and was Noted for Remarkable Courage and Great Daring. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1.—With her flag flying at half-mast the transport Sen- ator, bringing the gallant Tenth Penusyl- vania regiment home from the Philippines, steamed into the harbor here this evening. In the cabin lay the body of brave Colonel Hawkins, commander of the regiment. He died on his way across the Pacific. Colonel Hawkins’ death occurred two days after the transport sailed from Yoko- hama. Apoplexy is said to have been the cause of his death. The remains were em- balmed on board the ship and brought here for shipment to his home in Pennsylvania. At 6 o'clock the vessel was sighted three miles out. ARRIVAL OF THE SORROWING SHIP. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1.—Survivor of dozens of skirmishes with the Filipinos, Colonel Hawkins escaped a death on the field of battle only to meet one on the high seas and almost within sight of the land of his birth, and his home, to which he was returning with well-won honors Crowds had gathered on the bay shore here to catch the first possible glimpse of the ship bringing home the heroes of the Philippines, but the news of the half- masted flag cast a gloom over the throng, and there was no cheering when the out- lines of the Senator gradually crept into the field of vision of the watchers. None knew whose death the signal’ might por- tend, and all were thrilled at the thought that it might he the very one they had come out to welcome. In an almost incredibly brief time came the report that the flag had been lowered to honor the memory of Colonel Hawkins. It was only a rumor at first and the watch- ers hoped against hope that this, like so many previous rumors, would prove to be a groundless one. But as the moments crept on it gained in force, and presently came a confirmation bearing such a stamp of authenticity that there was no longer any room for doubt. Colonel Hawkins had died far away at sea. Foremost in the throng the bay front was the little party of Pennsylvanians who had traveled all the way to the Pacific coast to do fitting honor to the returning heroes in the name of the State they represented. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2.—Penusylvania patriots wept this morning when the re- mains of their dead commander were re- moved from the transport Senator. The living heroes, torn and worn by a foreign foe, stood with uncovered heads, gazing silently upon the casket containing the dead. They felt as sons feel who look up- on a dead father. Colonel Hawkins loved his men, and was always with them. To- day it was hard to give him up, and men who snap their fingers at Mauser bullets wept like children, when the shrouded corpse of the veteran was carried down the gang plank. Eleven men, with rifles, formed an escort in charge of an officer, and they marched ahead of the hearse on its journey up town. The entire regiment would like to act as escort across the continent when the body is taken home, but it is impossible to grant the wishes of the men. They will be here for at least three weeks before being mus- tered out, and it is not considered advis- able to keep the body here, as the sorrow- ing relatives of Colonel Hawkins are anxi- ous to receive the remains of their loved one. General Shafter stated today there would be no military display in this city, when the body of the dead colonel is plac- ed on the train for the East. The disposition of the dead has not yet been determined upon. The wishes of Mrs. Hawkins have not yet been made known, but it is understood that the colonel’s body may rest in state with a guard of honor for two or three days here. The body is now at Halstead & Co’s., undertaking parlors, on Mission street. When the reception committee from Pittsburg arrive tonight it is possible that a more definite understand- ing may be reached. The volunteers of the regiment would like to accompany the re- mains of their dead hero home, for this was always his wish: “‘I want to go back with my boys.’ The Senator docked this ‘morning at 8 o'clock at Folsom street wharf, and hun- dreds of the warriors crowded along the rail to greet thousands of strange faces on a friendly shore. They were not all strange, for many Quakers are dropping into San Francisco to greet the boys of the gallant Tenth. The vicinity of the dock was black with people, and a throng of women were there to welcome the men from the East. There was no cheering as the Senator swung out her lines and made fast to the dock. The soldiers on the transport clustered at the sides of their ship, while the officers gathered in a group on the bridge, and the faces of all wore a grief-stricken aspect. Silently, and as becomes the arrival of the honored dead, those on the dock watched the transport make fast, and then permis- sion was given to a favored few to go on board the ship. The troops will disembark from the Senator to-morrow morning, and: the parade of the regiment from Folsom street wharf. To-day stories were told and retold by the men of the Tenth how Colonel Haw- kins fought night and day in the Philip- pines, while his strength gradually les- sened. ‘‘His pride and his life were in the Tenth Pennsylvania,’’ said Lieutenant Colonel Barnett. ‘‘He treated the men as his sons, and they would do anything he asked, for his demands were always reasonable. We urged him to return to America many weeks ago, but he would only smile and say: ‘I want to go back with my boys and fight with them to the last.” Once an aide of General Hale was sent to tell Colonel Hawkins to look more to his safety when on the firing lines. ‘‘I am all right young man,’’ and into the smoke he went again. ‘‘He always seemed unconcerned about his safety, and yet I never saw a man so solicitious about his men. At the ‘mid- night attack,’ July 31, 1898, he showed the same pluck and energy by getting out of a sick bed and going to the front against the will of his physicians. will start COLONEL HAWKINS’ CAREER. PITTSBURG, Aug. 1 (Special).—Colonel Alexander Leslie Hawkins was the hero of two wars. He served with distinction in the civil war, rising from a private to a captaincy, being in command of a colored company at the close of hostilities. He was a figure in what promised to be inter- national complications before the war of the sixties was ended. Acting as a sergeant, he took a detail across to Canada on a sight- seeing tour. The Canadian authorities or- dered the men off the Queen’s territory, but Hawkins declined to go back until the men had seen all they wished. Colonel Hawkins was fifty-eight years old, and had been for many years engaged in the stock-raising business in Washington county. He was a man of wealth. He figured actively in Washington county politics, and last November was chosen State Senator from his district, defeating for the Republican nomination J. F. Budke, an Acheson supporter. When- Boies Penrose had the Tenth Regi- ment assigned to the Philippines, he thought Colonel Hawkins would return and vote for the re-election of M. S. Quay to the United States Senate. Colonel Hawkins thought he was not under obliga- tions to Quay, and refused to return until he could come back at the head of his com- mand, He was the senior colonel of the Pennsylvania National Guard before enter- ing the volunteer service, having had com- mand of the Tenth Regiment since 1879. He leaves a wife, two sons and a daughter. One son is Captain Frank B. Hawkins, of Company D, recently recommended for a second lieutenancy in the regular service for superb conduct in the Philippine cam- paign. The other is Lieutenant Clyde T. Hawkins, U.S. A., now en route to Manila. The daughter is Miss Jessie Hawkins, a Washington county belle. The news of Colonel Hawkins’ death has cast a gloom over the arrangements for the reception of the regiment, and will alter the plans of the Executive Committee. RECORD OF THE TENTH. HARRISBURG, August 1.—One year ago last night a corporal and five privates of the Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment were killed in a battle with the Spaniards near Manila. The fight occurred at Malate, and lasted all through the night until after daybreak on the morning of August 1st. The regiment lost six other members killed in battles which occurred later, and several others by death from wounds received on the firing line. The total number of killed and died in the Philippines up until May 31st last was nineteen. The records show that sixty-six men have received their discharge since the regiment went into the Philippines. All were either discharged by order of Secretary Alger or on account of disability, except Private Charles E. Maloy, of Company D, who was dishonorably discharged by order of courtmartial. The records show that Private Grant McCullom is a prisoner in the insurgent lines, although the Depart- ment has semi-official advices that he was shot by the Filipinos as a spy. The final reports to show what became of every officer and man will not be filed until after the muster out of the regiment. The Tenth has reached San Francisco for muster out, after which it will be brought to Pittsburg for a reception. Governor Stone and staff will help receive them. After the men are settled down in their homes again Adjutant General Stewart will arrange for their muster into the National Guard. Santiago Surrender. General Toral and Pareja Before the Court Martial. Further Resistance was Useless—City’s Garrison Was Lacking in Food, in Ammunition and Medicine and It Was Impossible to Hold Out Longer—@Gen. Blanco Tells Another Story. MADRID, August 1.—The second session of the court martial of Generals Toral and Pareja, who are charged with surrendering Santiago de Cuba to the Americans with- out having exhausted all means of Hefense, toak place to-day. General Pareja in his defense said the garrison of the city of San- tiago de Cuba lacked food, many of the soldiers having died of hunger. Previous- ly, however, he added, the troops fought bravely, and many officers and men were killed. In addition the hospitals lacked medicines. The general read several tele- grams exchanged between the authorities at Washington and Major General Shafter, the latter showing himself confident of forcing the surrender of Santiago de Cuba. General Toral made a similar defense. He said Santiago de Cuba was defenseless, and that it was impossible to hold out longer. He read a telegram sent him by Captain General Blanco, who, after con- sulting with the authorities at Madrid, ap- proved of the capitulation. Another Spanish officer testified that when he entered Santiago he found three- fourths of the troops sick. General Rubi gave testimony to the effect that further resistance would have been equivalent to the death of the remainder of the troops. Colonel Ordonoz testified that he was blockaded and therefore did not take part in the conference when it was decided to surrender. But he said he believed all means of resistance had been exhausted, though perhaps the capitulation might have been avoided by an attempt to break through the enemy’s lines, causing much bloodshed. However, the spirit of the troops was weakened when they lost all hope of outside help. Lieutenant General Pando, who was in charge of the military operations in Cuba, testified as to his regretting that the rec- ommendations made by him before leav- ing Santiago had not been acted on, as Santiago then had sufficient ammunition. except for the artillery. He disapproved the decisions of the generals at Havana, who, he asserted, should have reinforced Santiago. General Blanco, who succeeded General Weyler as Governor General of Cuba, nar- rated events which transpired at the begin- ning of the war. Hesaid he had never ad- vised the capitulation of Santiago, but fav- ored a strong resistance. The government, he declared, had accepted the terms of the United States without discussion and when he telegraphed to General Toral it was too late. Santiago, he added, had far from an insufficient garrison. Volunteers Number Almost 7,000. WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.—The enlistments of volunteers yesterday were 256, making a total of 6,822. The Thirty-first regiment, Colonel Pettit’s, is completed. Colonel Bell’s regiment, the Twenty-seventh, lack- ed but fifty-eight last night. The Thirtieth regiment at Chicago lacked only 173 of its full quota. For the Dewey Home. WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.—United States Treasurer Roberts to-day received a tele- gram from Pittsburg, stating that the Carnegie Steel company had subscribed $1,000 to the Dewey home fund. The actual amount of cash so far received for this fund is $17,358. Extension of Limit on Pennsylvania Railroad Seashore Excursion Tickets. The Pennsylvania railroad company an- nounces that the return limit on tickets from Bellefonte for the special excursion of August 10th and 24th to Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea Isle City, Ocean City, Ava- lon, Anglesea, Wildwood or Holly Beach, has been extended from ten days to fifteen days, thus allowing excursionists five days longer by the sea. State Swept by Summer Storm. Wind, Rain, Hail and Fierce Electric Bolts Caused Much Damage—Lightning Fires Barns. BLOOMSBURG, August 2.—A terrific wind, hail and electrical storm visited Blooms- burg and vicinity this afternoon. Rain fell in torrents, and in a short time the streets were overflowed and many cellars flooded, doing great damage. Hailstones as large as hickory nuts fell for twenty minutes, stripping apple trees of their fruit and greatly damaging growing corn. Many hundred panes of glass were broken, the mills being the heaviest losers. The residence of Benjamin Vannatta, on East Fourth street, was struck by light- ning and badly damaged. The barn of Hiram Stirling, of Montour township, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, together with farm implements, hay, grain, ete. The large barns of Austin Correll and Andrew Beagle, both in Hem- loch township, were also struck by the electric fluid and entirely destroyed. Both parties lost all their farm implements and this year’s crops of hay and grain. WOMAN STRUCK BY ELECTRIC BOLT. MILFORD, August 2.—A terrific thunder- storm passed over the eastern part of Pike county this afternoon, inflicting damage to crops, washing out roads and damaging a boarding house. Many acres of corn were leveled to the ground. At Shohola the house of Mrs. Ernest Buchmann was struck by lightning and the roof and part of the siding demolished. Loss several hundred dollars. Miss Katherine McKean, a servant, was badly injured by the bolt and now lies at her home in a serious con- dition. Eight acres of corn on John Shield’s farm were destroyed and adjoining farmers fared correspondingly. A VILLAGE DEVASTED. CARLISLE, August 2.—A severe storm passed over the western section of this county this afternoon. Newburg, a thriv- ing village, was in the path of the storm’s fury, and was devasted by the violent winds. Cornfields were laid low, fences demolished, trees up-rooted and the build- ings blown down. The United Brethren church roof was blown off and landed some distance away. As far as known now there were no fatalities, although many persons escaped in a most miraculous man- ner. A portion of this storm passed over Carlisle, but most of its fury had been spent. CHURCH CRUSHED LIKE AN EGG SHELL. HARLETON, August 2.—A most severe rain and thunder storm descended on the Lehigh region this afternoon. The rain- fall was very heavy and the lightning was meteoric in its vivid intensity. At McAdoo the new Hungarian Catholic church was struck by lightning, and all that remains of the substantial structure to-night is a heap of debris. People who saw the church when the lightning struck it say the build- ing was pushed over as though by some giant hand and crushed like an egg shell. BARN FIRED BY LIGHTNING. DOYLESTOWN, August 2.—A frame barn belonging to Joseph Fritz, Hilltown town- ship, near Grier’s Corners was struck by lightning this afternoon and all the out- buildings, together with crops and machin- ery, were destroyed. The loss is about $2,500. A Young Girl Murderered. Shot and Killed by a Graduate of Carlisle Indian School. AMHERST, Mass.,, July 31.—Eugene Pakaphuer, a graduate from the Indian school at Carlisle, Pa., shot and killed Edith Morrell, aged 17 years, at the home of Mrs. S. J. Morrell, in South Amherst, early this evening. The Indian had been employed on the farm for about a year, and during that time had paid much atten- tion to the girl. The murder, without doubt, was the result of Miss Morrell’s refusal of his attentions. It would seem, from statements made by friends of the family, that the Indian and the girl had been quite friendly, the former taking the latter to parties and on drives. Of late it was noticed that Miss Morrell had repelled Pakaphuer’s attentions because she had said they were obnoxious. The Indian became so jealous that his behavior around the farm was very disagreeabie and this morning it was found necessary to order him off the farm and give him his discharge. Before the afternoon the Indian came to Amherst and bought a 22-calibre revolver. He returned immediately to South Amherst and going to the house shot Edith twice in the head. The Indian then went up-stairs and told Mrs. Morrell that he had shot Edith and he was going to set the buildings on fire and then shoot himself. He went to the barn and a few minutes later flames broke out there and the fire which followed destroyed the house, barn and outbuildings. After the Indian informed Mrs. Morrell of what be had done she went down stairs and found Edith on the floor. She ran to a neighbor’s house and got the assistance of two men who removed the girl to a nearby building, where she died in a few minutes. Up to a late hour to-night no trace had been found of the Indian. The police think he is hiding in the woods and they are searching for him. Peace Conference Has Adjourned. Work Done Described as Wise and Practical— States Sign Conventions. THE HAGUE, July 29.—The internation- al peace conference met for its final sitting today when it was announced the 16 States had signed the arbitration convention, 15 the other two conventions, 17 the declara- tion prohibiting the throwing of projectiles or explosives from balloons, 16 the declara- tion prohibiting the use of asphyxiating gases and 15 the declaration prohibiting the use of expansive bullets. A letter was read from the Queen of Hol- land to the Pope asking his moral support of the conference. The Pope’s reply, which was read, promised co-operation, recalled the fact that he had many times performed the function of arbitrator and assured her majesty that, in spite of his present abnor- mal position, the Pope would continue to seek the advancement of civilization. Baron de Staal delivered the farewell ad- dress, thanking the representatives of for- eign States. He said the work accomplish- ed, while not so complete as might be de- sired, was sincere, wise and practical. The great principals of the sovereignty of indi- vidual States and international solidarity, apparently so opposing, had been reconcil- ed by what they had accomplished. He affirmed that in time to come institutions which had their origin in the need of con- cord would be the dominating influence, and that thus the work of the conference was truely meritorious. Minister Estournelles and Dr. Beaufort followed, the latter saying that if the con- ference had not realized utopian dreams, nevertheless it had disproved pessimistic forebodings, and the moral effect would more and more influence public opinion and aid governments to solve the question of the limitation of armaments, which still re- main a source of grave consideration for statesmen of all countries. Baron de Staal then declared the conference closed. Barnett May Be Governor. His Friends Believe He Aspires to an Office Higher Than State Treasurer. Acheson is Fighting Him. PITTSBURG, Aug. 2.—The death of Col. A. L. Hawkins, it is claimed, will not clear the way for the nomination of Lieutenant Colonel James E. Barnett for State Treas- urer. Representative E. F. Acheson is still opposed to Barnett, and with him is State Treasarer James S. Beacom and other western leaders. State chairman John P. Elkin, who was in Pittsburg yesterday, said that Col. Hawkins’ consent was all that was necessary to secure him the nomi- nation for State Treasurer. Now that Col. Hawkins is out of it, some of Barnett’s friends, it is claimed, think he will have easy running if he wants the nomination, but in this they may be mistaken. Acheson and Beacom and their friends, who are af- ter Barnett’s scalp, will, it is claimed, double their efforts to keep him out. The fight is a personal one between Congress- man Acheson and Barnett, and the present condition of affairs will make no difference, Acheson’s friends say. MAY BE CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR. As it seems to be settled that the candi- date for State Treasurer on the Republican ticket will be a military man, it is likely that the strength of Congressman Acheson will be thrown to General John A -Wiley or General Willis J. Hulings, the other mili- tary men so far named as candidates. It is reported that friends of Colonel Barnett will advise him not to run for State Treas- ure, but announce himself as candidate for State Senate to succeed Colonel Hawkins. From this, it is claimed, he could try to go to Congress as the successor of Mr. Acheson. This would narrow the fight down to the district. It is said Colonel Barnett has written friends here that he does not want to be State Treasurer, but aspires to something higher. A few people believe he may be a candidate for the gubernatorial nomina- tion. -—=Subscribe for the WATCHMAN. ADDITIONAL LOCALS. ——The white worm is reported to be destroying corn in the vicinity of Aarons- burg. ——Harper Springer has closed his barber shop at Coburn and gone to Phila- delphia to look for a job. +00 ——Farmers are plowing in some sec- tions of Centre county, while in others it is entirely too dry. eben ——Tomorrow, Saturday, the Evangeli- cal church at Nittany will hold a picnic in the grove near ‘‘the Junction.” i ey ——Mrs. Sarah E. Schrefler, of Mill- heim, has been granted a widow’s pension, with two years back pay. ——— a ee ——Rheumatism has the better of C. M. Garman, the genial manager of the Garman house in this place, and he is confined to his room. Sen a att Ce ——The Coleville Methodist Sunday school will hold a festival on the public school grounds at that place Saturday even- ing. —eve ——The Clinton county Veterans jAsso- ciation picnicked at Hecla park yesterday. The crowd was estimated at seven or eight hundred. —— ——Jersey Shore will be one hundred years old in 1900. The townspeople are talking about celebrating the centennial by a big demonstration. tee te ——The oats crop harvested in Centre county this month is said to be the largest in years. The grain was put up in splendid condition. ————e ——XK. G. E. castle 222, of Milesburg, is going right ahead with the preparations for the first annual picnic and band contest, which is to be held at Hecla park on the 24th. a ape ——-James Clark Jr., of Beech Creek, formerly employed at Williamsport, has accepted the position of stenographer for the Empire iron company and assumed his new duties Tuesday. I ——Samuel Roberts, Will Smith, Will Brown, Frank Derstine, George Burns, Bert Bayard and Arthur Roberts are off on a ten day’s camping expedition along the Bald Eagle. — ——The Catholic church at Snow Shoe will hold its annual picnic on Saturday, August 26th. A fine orchestra for dancing will he one of the features of the day’s pro- gram. Cen ——In the United States court, on Fri- day, David W. Holt, of Philipsburg, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. He was a lumberman and coal operator. His liabilities amount to $305,372.68, but he has no assets. Andrew J. Graham, also of Philipsburg, agent for a powder company, filed his petition. Liabilities, $16,368.58; assets, $109. ——— Ant. CASES FOR THE AUGUST COURT.—The trial list for the August term of court, which will continue only one week, in- cludes the following cases: M. Shires vs E. H. and Emma L. Au- man. Wn. S. Brooks vs Overseers of Poor of Spring Twp. John Bilger vs Overseers of Poor of Spring Twp. J. T. Lucas vs Mrs. Josephine Davis. Catharine P. Brew vs Catharine P. Brew Adm’r. A. G. Lieb use vs H. R. Curtin Ex’r. A. G. Lieb use vs H. R. Curtin Ex’r. Geo. R. Boak, et al ex. vs Wm. E. Mc- Bath Adm’r. :
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