Bellefonte, Pa., March 22, 1901. P. GRAY MEEK, - - Epiror Terus or Susscriprion.—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to subscribers at the following rates : Paid strictly in advanee.........ccoeuuu..e. $1.00 Paid before expiration of year. . Paid after expiration of year............ The Capitol Building Bill. The Fox capitol building bill was re- committed to the committee on public buildings and public grounds on Monday evening, on motion of Mr. Fox himself, for further amendment. Thisis the second time that measure has been recommitted. In its original form it provided for the ap- propriation of $6,000,000 and put no limit as to the time for the completion of the work. The second time it appeared in the Senate the amount was reduced to $5,000,- 000 and the time limit was fixed at Janu- ary 1st, 1805. The purpose of the last re- commitment has not been revealed, but it may be hoped that it is for the purpose of naming a commission. Everybody in Pennsylvania wants a fit capitol building. Even before the old structure was destroyed by fire the most progressive people felt that it was inade- quate and favored the erection of a new structure on modern lines commensurate with the wealth and dignity of the State. Those who had sat in the Legislature or served the State in official capacity cherish- ed a kindly feeling for the old ‘‘shack,’’ for it was comfortable and in a measure con- venient. But there was comparatively lit- tle regret at the loss, for the reason that it opened the way for the magnificent capitol which all felt the State ought to have. But when the pretense of erecting a new and fit capitol building made an excuse for raiding the treasury, the conscience of the Commonwealth revolted. Two years ago every effort of the boodlers of the State was centered in a scheme to get legislative authority to loot under pretense of building a capitol. The energy and fidelity of a few men prevented the outrage then and the effort was renewed this year in the form of the Fox kill. But it has met one rebuff after another and at last the hope has asserted itself that in the end an honest and just bill will be enacted. Jadge Archibald’s Decision. As predicted in these columns last week Judge ARCHIBALD of the Lackawanna county court has affirmed the consti- tutionality of the Pittsburg ‘“‘ripper’’ bill. He is a candidate for appointment to the federal bench, must depend upon the friendship of Senators QUAY and PENROSE for the fulfillment of his ambition and was determined to earn that favor at any cost. He bas secured it, no doubt, but he has dragged the ermine in the mire, prostituted his high office to the basest uses of corrupt politics and written himself down a dis- honored Judge. But that is the price of obedience to the QUAY machine. It may safely be predicted, however, that the decision, costly as it has been, will serve a poor purpose. As we stated last week there was no disputed question brought before the court in Scranton. ‘When the bill was signed by the Governor the mayor of Scranton resigned his office and was appointed to the new office created. Because of that hocus-pocus the question of the right of the General Assembly to legis- late a man elected by the people out of office was not brought to the test. That is the vital point, and because of that the mayor of Scranton was bought off and the case was brought in that court. But even under such favorable conditions for the conspirators Judge ARCHIBALD was obliged to pervert the law and misrepresent the constitution in order to support, with his sophistries, the opinion that the act is constitutional. He declared that the power of the Legislature in municipal legislation is absolute. Asa matter of fact the con- stitution is emphatic and unequivocal in its declaration to the contrary. But in any event the decision gave the machine a temporary triumph and puts the burden of a reversal on the other side. But the reversal will come and with the greater force because it was delayed. —-The bill providing for bicycle side paths and the election of side path commis- sioners in the counties, that was introdne- ed in the Legislatur: as a substitute for the present inoperative law, was defeated in the Senate on Tuesday. —Old winter’s back bone gave clear out on Monday and then spring fever de- veloped with alarming rapidity. May Benefit the Democrats. Maryland Legislature Passes a Disfranchising Elec- tion Bill. ANNAPOLIS; March 20.—The new elec- tion bill having for its object the practical disfranchisement of most of the 50,000 il- literate voters of Maryland, passed the Senate to-day. It was immediately sent to the House, where all the amendments made hy the Senate were concurred in, and the hill passed. It now is ready for the Governor's signature. The effect of the law, of course, is large- ly a matter of conjecture, and one upon which the party leaders widely differ. e Democrats expeot that it will disfranchise about 32,000 negroes and per 16,000 white voters. Of these, it is claimed, all negroes and about 50 per cent. of the whites vote the Republican ticket. With these out of the way, it is held, the State will be safely Democratic for many years to come, and the immediate result will be the election of a Democratic Legislature next fall and of a Democrat to succeed United States Senator Wellington in 1902, Supposed to be the Body of John Rohn. The Body Which was Found in the River Above Lock Haven. The body which was found in the river east of Richie on Tuesday afternoon is be- lieved by many to be that of the missing John Rohn, whose disappearance from home nearly two years ago has been a pro- found mystery. The body was first discovered by men on a raft. They notified constable D. R. Barker, who, in turn, told overseers Gru- gan and Weaver. Overseer Grugan and a few men went to the spot and found the body in the river between Richie and Wetham. It was lodged against a water birch bush, about 20 feet from shore, on the north side of the river. The body was placed on a few logs and floated to Wetham. It was carried to the station and placed in a rough box, which had been sent from Lock Haven. Saturday morning Coroner W. J. Shoe- maker, of Clinton County, went to Wetham and empanneled a jury consisting of A. W. Kepler, Wm. Johnson, E. P. Shady, Alfred Huff, R. D. Baker and J. H. Peck. An examination of the body revealed that it was in an advanced stage of decom- position. There was a hole, which looks as though it may have been made by a bullet, at the base of the nose. This bone and the upper jaw bone were fractured. There was a gash at the side of the head and a contusion on the side of the face in front of the left ear. The back teeth were also knocked out. These wounds all indicate that the man, whoever he is, had been murdered, as any one of the wounds could have produced death. When the man was taken out of the water,it was found that the body was strip- ped of all clothes, except a working shirt. The appearance of the body looked as though it had been in the water some time. . The man is about 5 feet, 10 inches in height; brown hair, turning grey; bald on top of the head; short cropped grey whisk- ers and moustache; weighs about 180, and age between 60 and 70 years. After hearing what testimony could be obtained, the jury rendered a verdict that the man came to his death by violence. Where the body came from was not learn- ed The overseers took charge of the body and ordered undertaker Sloan, of Lock Haven, to send a coffin to that place Sat- urday afternoon. The body will be buried at Wetham. Several citizens at Wetham who knew John Rohn, state the face of the dead man and the size and description of the body bears a striking resemblance to that gen- tleman. One man says he is so confident that it is Rohn that he would be willing to risk an affidavit on his belief. The body, however, is much bloated, which will make it difficult to establish the identity with the accuracy that is desired. NOT JOHN ROHN’S BODY. The body of the man found in the river near Whetham, by raftsmen, was buried Saturday afternoon in the old burying ground, near Wetham. Mr. David Pursley, of Lock Haven, who went to Whetham Saturday afternoon to view the body of the drowned man, re- turned in the evening. As soon as he saw the body he said the remains were not those of missing John Rohn. He could see no resemblance whatever to John Rohn and consequently the body was at once interred. Who the man was or where he came from is a mystery that will probably never be solved. The body had evidently been in the water for a long time. The report that a man was drowned at Curwensville dam this spring, is said to not he correct as no rafts from that section have come down, owing to the log jam that barred the way. Duel Excites Paris. The De Castellane-De Rodays Affair the Chief Topic How They Fought it Out. De Rodays Fires the First Shot— Utmost Calmness Prevails Throughout Whole Proceeding—Police Are Thrown off the Scent. PARi1s, March 18.—Paris is very much wrought up over the Castellane-Rodays duel.” The duel was carried out with the utmost correctness, and every step of the proceedings was marked by absolute calm- ness and courtesy on both sides, which if anything enhanced its dramatic effect. The secret regarding the place and hour of the encounter was so well kept that only prin- cipals, their seconds, the Marquis de Cas- tellane and Counts Jean and Stanislas de Castellane were apparently within the Parc des Princes, though a few strangers wit- nessed the meeting from outside the pali- sade. No time was lost in preliminaries. Greet- ings were briefly and speedily exchanged, and then Count de Dion was seen by the spectators to separate from the group, fix a stick in the center of the grass, take twenty five regular paces aud plant another stick. Count Boni and M. de Rodays then di- vested themselves of their overcoats and took their positions at either extremity of the space marked off. Both turned up the collars of their frock coats in order to con- ceal their white linen, which offered a mark. ; Count de Dion then returned to the group and, kneeling down, broke the seals of the case in which the pistols had been brought to the grounds. The weapons were taken out and examined by the sec- onds on both sides. Count de Dion now in a clear, resonant voice stated the rules of the duel and then went to the principals and handed them the pistols, afterward withdrawing 20 paces and stationing himself midway to the right. He asked them to cock their weap- ons, and both did so with the utmost care. The two adversaries then stood immobile, with arms outstretched, their pistols point- ing toward each other and their eyes run- ning along the barrels, awaiting word of command. Count Castellane’s slim figure stood out clearly on the green lawn, but M. de Rodays’ form appeared less distinct. THE WORD GIVEN. A few moments of deep silence followed. Then, ‘‘Are you ready?’ asked Count de Dion. ‘‘Yes,’’ came the reply from both. Another brief silence, and then the word ‘‘Fire I’ rang out sharply, followed by the “One!” “Two!” ‘“Three!”’ at intervals, Between the word ‘‘one’” and ‘‘two’’ a re- port was heard, and smoke issued from the muzzle of M. de Kodays’ pistol. ““Two’’ had just sounded when Count Boni’s pistol spoke,and immediately M. de Rodays cla his hand to his right thigh and exclaimed. ‘‘Iam wounded!” At thesame moment the spectators cried, ‘‘He is hit I’? and hurried to the side of M. de Rodays, who tottered and then leaned heavily on his left leg. He was carried to the side of the track, where the surgeons probed and dressed his wound. ~———8Subscribe for the WATCHMAN. ‘Keage resulted in lively bid Three Free Trips to the Great Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo. The Watchman’s Unparalleled Offer of a Summer Outing. Opportunity Open to All, Young and Old, Rich and Poor. The Chance of a Life Time to See Buffalo, the Great Exposition and Niagara Falls Without a Cent of Expense. 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Cossack Troops Slashed the Crowd With Knotted Whips and in the Melee Three Students were Killed —One Thousand Taken Prisoners. ST. PETERSBURG, March 18.—Alarm pervades high circles here. The police have notified house owners to bave their dvorniks, or house police, report for duty and hold themselves in constant readiness. A sotnia, or company of Cossacks, passed the Moscow gate this morning on the way to Tzarokoe-Selo, seventeen miles south of St. Petersburg, where the Czar has just re- moved to. The police said they would es- cort the Czar back to the winter palace and that he would return by carriage instead of by rail. Itappears more probable, how- ever, that the Cossacks were merely sent to Tzarskoe-Selo as a precaution, since his Majesty is more easily protected there than here. 1t is apparently confirmed that three stu- dents were killed yesterday. The Cossacks rode into the crowds on the sidewalk and many faces were cut by their knotted whips. Students and workingmen threw rubber shoes, canes and snowballs at the Cossacks. It is reported that one Cossack was killed. An official of the political police said a thousand prisoners were taken, among them being three hundred and fifty women stu- dents. The presence of workingmen among the rioters rendered this demonstration more dangerous than any known in a gen- eration. After reading the manifesto the students threw their crumpled copies into the crowd and raised a flag inscribed ‘‘For liberty.” The students also shouted, ‘‘Help us get our rights,’”” and the mob responded with cheers. The demonstrations continued after the affair at the Cathedral at other places, es- pecially in front of the office of the de- tective police, wher& some of the persons arrested were taken; in front of the Litov- sky prison and near the mining institute and the Pontilaw factory. A remarkable feature of the demonstra- tions has been the prominent part taken by women of the higher classes of the university. : All the higher schools of the city are closed and all the police headquarters are filled with arrested persons. Others in custody, who had been temporarily con- fined in the military school, were taken to various prisons to-day in omnibuses. They were cheered by the students as they pass- ed. An Indemnity for All Soldiers Lost. The United States Has Decided to Make This De- mand on the Chinese. Will Include Those Kill- ed in Action or by disease, and Those Wound- ed and Incapacitated—Total American Claims Will Aggregate Fully $25,000,000. WASHINGTON, March 20.—In figuring up the indemnity which this Government will demand of China as a result of the Boxer outbreaks claims will be included, it was learned to-day, for the loss of life in our army, navy and marine corps, incident to the operations of the Americans forces in the empire. It has been figured out at the War Department that in the army two officers and 30 enlisted men were killed in action, 16 died of wounds received in ac- tion, 45 died of diease and two met their death by accident, while seven officers and 170 men were wounded. In the marine corps 25 officers and men were killed in action, and 77 were wounded. It could not be learned ‘what amount of compensation would be demanded of China for the loss of life in the American expedi- tion. It is believed that if the indemnity ever is obtained from the Chinese govern- ment the amount allowed on this score will be distributed among the families of the deceased soldiers and marines. These claims will be in addition to the general claim for the cost of Chinese expedition. The total indemnity, it isadmitted, will be in the neighborhood of $25.000,000. “ He Didn’t Half Tay. Or He Might Have Retained His Farm Stock. Notwithstanding the many letters which James McKeage received from old maids, widows and girls, the sale of the farm stock of that gentleman took place in Crawford township, Clinton county, Monday. Many of the friends of Mr. Keage had hoped that some fair maid or blushing widow would make it necessary to bave the minister in- stead of the auctioneer, but in this hope they were disappointed. A score of wom- en were in attendance, but they resided in the neighborhood, and had husbands of their own to look after. The men were out in force, and their sywpathy for Mo- : ing and high rices. One after another the cows, calves, ogs, driving horses and colts were put by the auctioneer, and each reached a fanoy price before the bidding ceased. ‘‘It’s too blamed bad Jim couldn’t get a wife,” was the way one sympathetic farm- er expressed himself as the sale came to an end, but his wife shook her head in a wise manner and remarked : “I don’t believe he half tried.” | willing to discuss his plans. trial but was denied both. The military | lish by Senor Quesada. Russian Rifles Ready to Fire Britons. into Czar’s Troops Ordered to Fire if English Begin Work on Disputed Siding. TIEN TSIN, March 19.—The excitement and anxiety here as to the possible devel- opments of the Anglo-Russian siding dis- pute do not abate. A company of British troops and a company of Russian soldiers remain encamped on either side of the trench, glaring at each other. The Rus- sians have orders to fire on anyone begin- ning work. General Wogacks says the trouble was caused by an unwarrantable interference of the British in the affairs of the Russian concession, and he adds that the siding will not be continued unless he receives orders from his own superiors. Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee is expected here to-day. Both sides will ap- Real Estate Transfers. The following real estate transfers have been recorded during the past week by the recorder N. E. Robb : John A. Crawford et ux to Frank Hofi- man, Feb. 6th, 1901. Lot in Philipsburg. Consideration $1,000.00. Jacob Garbrick et ux to A. O. Furst, March 13th, 1901, 2 acres4 perches in Marion Twp. Consideration $150.00 Dora E. Thomas et Baren to Mary A. Taylor, Feb. 12th, 1901. Loi in College Boro. Consideration $210.00. County Comm issioners to N. H. Gruber, March 11th, 1901, 200 acres in Miles Twp. Consideration $6.00. Harrison Kline, treasurer, to J. H. Reif- snyder, Aug. 20th, 1898, 200 acres in Miles Twp. Consideration $4.12. peal to him, but both consider the matter to be beyond his authority, and will await orders from Europe. _ ENGLAND WANTS NO CONFLICT. LoNDON, March 19.—Some of the after- noou papers say that the Tien Tsin difficul- ty has beenarranged. The misunderstand- ing was due to the Chinese granting the same concession to two nations. The ar- rangement enables Great Britain to proceed with the construction of the railroad siding but if Russia’s concession proves to be earlier than that of Great Britain the latter is to acknowledge the claims of Russia. Lord George Hamilton, Secretary for India, replying to a question in the House of Commons to-day, said that no disturb- ances were anticipated at Tien Tsin, and that the sentries remained in their pre- vious positions, with strict orders not to as- sume the aggressive, pending the settle- ment of the immediate cause of the diffi- culty by the military authorities on the spot. War Not Likely. It is Impossible for Great Britain to Have Hostil- ities with the Russians, LoNDON, March 18.—While hostilities are out the of question, however, it is not unlikely that diplomatic relations between Great Britain and Russia will become strained almost to the breaking point. Possibly British warships may be dispatch- ed to bring pressure to bear upon Russia, but war will not result unless some fracas, quite unauthorized hy London and St. Pe- tersburg, occurs between the opposing fore- es at Tien Tsin. : This assertion is based upon exhaustive inquries made by the Associated Press in London, A prominent British official, often the mouthpiece of the government, whose position makes it undesirable that he should be named in this connection, said this evening : ‘‘It is useless for our newspapers to use provocative language. They forget that we have a great army in South Africa and that we have no other army nor the mak- ings of one elsewhere. It is impossible to go to war with Russia.” Consul Hay May Resign. Costs too Much Money to Live Just Now in Pretoria. WASHINGTON, March 20.—Adelbert S. Hay, United States Consul to Pretoria, and son of the Secretary of State, who arrived here last evening from South Africa, has expressed his intention of resigning. The principal reason is the increased cost of living in Pretoria since the outbreak of the Boer war. Hay has Spent his own sal- ary, $2,500, and that of his father also to maintain the dignity of his office. Anoth- er reason is that he accepted the position originally to meet an emergency, and the emergency having now passed, he is ready to step aside for another man. There are a number of applications for the place, but the President is in no hurry to name a new consul, as the appointment will bring up the whole question of recog- nizing the sovereignty of Great Britain over the Transyaal. Ro So long as the British exercise defacto sovereignty over the Transvaal all new consuls appointed to places within that ter- | ritory must be accredited to Great Britian. The first recognition by the United States that the Boer Republic has heen wiped out will come when Consul Hay’s successor is appointed. ; ’ Statem ent from Deported Manila Editor. REDWING, Minn.,, March 19.—George P. Rice, the deported Manila editor of the Daily Bulletin, arrived here to-day. He is now visiting at his old home. He is not He said : ‘‘My business is now with the government. In Manila I asked for a military or civil there all hang together, and knowing if I could prove my statements they were afraid that if I were allowed to remain I might also bring charges agaiust others. Hence I was characterized as a dangerous in- cendiary. I shall in afew days go to St. Paul and see the Governor. I am satisfied that the evidence which I will produce will not only clear me and vindicate me but give me redress, and 1shall not rest until T obtain both.” N. H. Gruber to Luther Haines, March ; 8th, 1898, 200 acres in Miles Twp. Con- | sideration $1.00. t J. W. Jones, Admr. to Silas R. Thomp- , son, Feb, 15th, 1901. Lot in Philipsburg. ; Consideration $700.00. Henry Brockerhoff et al to A. O. Furst, Jan. 19th, 1901, tract of land in Marion Twp. Consideration $500.00. Lehigh Valley Coal Co., to Show Shoe School District, Dec. 14th, 1899. Lot in Show Shoe. Censideration $25.00. Harry Kisling et ux to W. G. Kisling, Sept. 8th, 1900, lot in Snow Shoe. Consid- eration $75. David Levisey et ux to W. G. Kisling, Sept. 19th, 1900, house and lot in Snow Shoe. Consideration $1.00. Catherine Holt et al to Emily Emigh, May 29th, 1899, house and lot in Philips- burg. Consideration $500, Malon Greist to A. J. Greist, Sept. 1st, 1871, tract of land in Union Twp. Con- sideration $1.00. : T. C. Cronover et ux to Wm. P. Pilk- ington, Feb. 8th, 1901, lot in Rush Twp. Consideration $600. David Klepper to Mary A. Cole, March 11th, 1901, lot in Spring Twp. Consid- eration $500. ——Subscribe for the WATCHMAN. ADDITIONAL LOCALS ——The State College basket ball team defeated the Lock Haven Normal school boys at the latter place, Saturday evening, by the score of 11 to 4. ———— ee ——The great Pan-American exposition that opens in Buffalo in May will be a show on the same scale of grandeur as the Worlds Fair at Chicago. The WATCHMAN will send you there for a week, if you want to go. : : GENERAL BEAVER BANQUETED ON THE JULIA. — The recent visit of Gen. James A. Beaver and Jno. M. Dale Esq to Cuba, which caused such a flarry in government. al circles there, since it was thought that their mission was one of a diplomatic nature, terminated with a banquet the even- ing before they left. It was given by Messrs Cosme and Jose Blanco Herrera on hoard the steamship Julia” and according to ‘the following | story from La Lucha, the next morning, must have been a very brilliant tunction. NOTE OF SOCIETY. ON BOARD THE 8. 8. JULIA. With the object of bidding a brilliant good bye to the brave, esteemed American Gen. James A Beaver, who departs to-day for the United States via Tampa—the bopulas house of Sobrinos de Herrera,owners of the Herrera steamship line, last night gave a banquet on ' the beautiful steamship ‘‘Julia,’’ which was! "brilliantly illuminated in honor of the il- lustrious and beloved General. = The tables full of light and flowers offered a beautiful sight. rman hh Among those present were noticed Senores Cosme and Jose Herrera, Gen. Beaver, Sir Wm. van Horne, of Canada, W. D. Munson, Senores Gonzalo Quesada, Gelato, Costaneda, Farquahr, J, M. Dale, W. R. Teller, Bear, | Gen. Baldwin, Capt. Slocum, Capt. Peral and others, ik il The menu was excellent, the wines ex- quisite. Goa When champagne was reached Senor Don Cosme Herrera proposed a toast in Spanish greeting Gen. Beaver, wishing a and comfortable voyage and speedy arrival at his home and family. He in eloquent terms greeted all present—Americans, Spaniards and Cubans. he His toast, by request, was repeated in Eng- nses by Gen. Beaver, and Sir Wm. Van Horne followed. wei It was one of the most brilliant feasts of the American world in Havana. To-day the General returns to his country. We wish a safe and pleasant journey to Gen. Beaver, Wiio leaves among us an affectionate remem- rance. tial 5) It will be observed that the Cuban papers are quite handy with adjectives and 1 effusive in style. EA CouNciL IN SESSION.—The regular meeting of council convened on Monday night with members Gerberich, Walkey, Derstine, Cunningham, Gherrity, Whit- taker, Potter, Knisely and Reynolds pres- ent. Justice Harshberger was there and administered the oath to Col. Reynolds, the new member from the North ward, as he could not be present when the new council was organized two weeks ago. The first business taken up was the re- quest of J. W. Gephart, on the part of the C. R. R. of Pa. to have the water turned on their tank again. It was cut off a few weeks ago because the railroad people con- sidered the tax of $100 exorbitant. Mr. Gepbart asked that a meter be placed on the tank and the rate adjusted according to its records. Council decided that the Central company must pay the regular as- sessment of $100 for last year before any further negotiations can be entered into. The request of Conrad Miller for water at his home on east Linn street was held over until the next meeting. Mr. Miller lives outside the borough limits and said that he would lay the pipe from the line to his home if council would carry it to the line. Howard street residents petitioned for a larger water pipe along that thorough- fare. It was referred to the Water com- mittee. Secretary Quigley of the Board of Health appeared and asked for their an- nual appropriation of $100. It was made and president Gerberich appointed Col. W. F. Reeder to succeed himself on the board, his term having expired. Harry F. Miller was appointed a police- man to succeed Jacob Knisely resigned. Permission was granted to Dr. Locke, on behalf of Mrs. Brew,to connect a sewer pipe from Spring street with the main sewer on High street. The Water committee recommended that the wages of employees of the water works be fixed at the same rate as last year. Mr. Reynolds inquired as to whether the borough treasurer had filed his bond and no one seemed to know. The matter was looked into with the result that the discovery was made that such a thing as a bond from the treasurer has evidently not been in council’s mind for many years. They wakened up on Monday night, how- ever, and hereafter the law will be com- plied with and the treasurer will be re- quired to give a bond, just as any other person holding a position of public trust is required to do. Bills for the following were approved and council adjourned. Street.pay yoll................ Loui Sd $27.29 Police pay roll...............000..0 60.50 H. B. Pontius, 1 month as clerk .. 12.50 H. H. Harshberger, Admr. oaths............... 1.25 Thos. Bhaughensey, janitor.........c..oeeeennin 2.00 R. B. Taylor, coal for water works............ 75.66 MeCalmont & Co... ia 2.08 B'ft Fuel & Supply Co., coal for W. W....... 69.92 Water PAY TOl............. errr srsreras as rivin 34.24 » $335.44 MARRIAGE LIcENSES.—Following is the list of marriage licenses granted by or- phan’s court clerk, A. G. Archey, during the past week : Newton C. Neidigh, of Pine Grove Mills, and Bella Borst, of Spruce Creek. R. Keller and Mary Closson, both of Tyrone. Reuben Alexander Swisher, both of Julian. Franklin P. Flory, of Tusseyville, and Cevilla L. Crader, of Spring Mills. William Kennedy and Lizzie Penning- ton, both of State College. Thomas L. Moore, of Centre Hall, and Lillie E. Christine, of Elysburg, Northum- berland county, Pa. eb te -——Any one of you boys and girls in the country can win one of our free trips to the great Pan-American exposition at Buffalo this summer. It would be a glorious out- ing for you and need not cost you a cent. Get a few of your neighbors and friends to subscribe for the WATCHMAN at only $1 for a year and you might win it. It will be an equal chance for everyone. There are no coupons in it. No one will know how many subscribers any one else has se- cured until July 1st, when the trip will be awarded, then the announcement will be made and some one will go, even if only one new one has been secured. and Maude C. In Memoriam. : Died at her home, three miles from Julian, Pa., Mrs. Lillian G. Straw, wife of Daniel Straw, at four o’clock Sunday morning, Feb. 10th, 1901. Deceased had been in delicate health for twelve years, the last year of her life having been one of a great deal of suf- fering with dropsy and heart trouble. She leaves to mourn her death her hus- band and these children: Ida May, Sarah Frances, Jennie Ann and John B. Her | mother and a half-brother are still living in Illinois and another brother is a resident of Kansas City, Mo. Shoe She was born in Kane township, Green county, Ill, Feb. 22nd, 1866, making her age 34 years, 11 months and 18 days. Rev. Latshaw conducted funeral services in the Methodist church at Julian on the morning of the 12th ult., and interment was made in the cemotery there. # A Request. For THE WATCHMAN. Will all the ministers in Centre county be kind enough to send to the undersigned the names and the post office addresses of all the Sunday school superintendents in their re- spective charges and of the Union Sunday schools in their community, whether open all the year or only during the summer, as is desired, by their help, to make out a statisti- cal report of all the schools in the county for the use of the state committee. REV. A. A. BLACK, Boalsburg, Pa. ~ Cor. Sec. of the Centre County Association. r————————————. ——Suberibe for the WATCHMAN,
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