Bellefonte, Pa., June 7, 190.
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The Democracy’s Enthusiastic Conven-
tion.
No Contests Nor Clashes to Mar the Great Turnout
on Tuesday—Seventy-Nine Out of the Eighty-8ix
Delegates Present—The Work Augurs Well for the
Future of the Party in Centre County—Faithful
Officials Commended and Derelicts Condemned.
A more perfect day could scarcely have
been wanted than was Tuesday, nor was
the gathering that assembled in Bellefonte
on that day out of harmony with the bright
sunshine, pure atmosphere and radiant
nature. Seventy-nine of the eighty-six
men who had been chosen to represent the
Democrats of the various boroughs and
townships of the county in the convention
that had been called by chairman Bower
were here to attend to their work, notwith-
standing there was not a contest for any
office or a difference of opinion as to the
policies to be marked out for the coming
campaign. AsJ. C. Meyer remarked 1n his
speech after the work had been done, ‘‘It
was truly an auspicious gathering and no
one could help seeing a hopeful portend
in it.”
For balf an hour before the delegates
were called to order Democrats prominent
in the county, kept dropping in to the
court house. Some of them old and gray
in the service. Others young and inspired
with eager desires to follow in the footsteps
of the great party heroes who have given
us all that is dear in the principles of free
government. Away up in front, solitary
but by no means lonely, sat Cyrus Hunter,
of Half-moon. We confess that our look
might have been somewhat quizzical, when
we saw him, but Cyrus at once put our
wonderment at end when hesaid: ‘I am
going to vote for them all this fall if it
kills me.” Abe Hamilton, of Spring, was
sitting in front of him, with a look on his
face that suggested the ‘‘Amen, brother !’’
that we hear so often at good old Methodist
revivals. Then Geo. Rumberger, of Union-
ville, drifted in and ambled around the bar
experiencing a happy day dream of the
time when he was clerk of the orphan’s
court. Dr. W. U. Irvin, of Julian, came
next, never for an instant betraying the
fact that in addition to his large practice
in medicine he still finds time to take an
active interest in matters of political
trend. Then Dave Gates, of Loveville,
came with a bunch of new whiskers on his
chin that led us to believe that the grass
and the grain are’nt the only things that
are growing up in Half-moon. Lingering
back in the hall we saw J. D. Miller, of
Walker, with the same gracious manner in
evidence that made him so prominent
in the treasurership fight two years ago.
Behind him was a Centre Hall contingent
made up of Dave Boozer, Charley Meyer
and Wes. Smith; the former looking as if
he did'nt regret that $500 one bit, while
Charley Meyer was just taking a peep in to
carry back to his hopeless Dauphin county
Democratic friends a word of cheer. Wes
Smith seemed sphinx-like as ever, but no
one could tell what heavy rumblings there
were along the convolutions of gray matter
under that jet black hair. Ellis Shaffer, of
Miles, worked his way up through the
crowd that was fast gathering and shook
hands with many of the friends who would
like to see him made sheriff some day, and
in his wake came H. D. Rumberger, of
Philipsburg, with H. B. Lingle, Bob Custer,
and Ed. Jones, a quartet of young Demo-
crats, that any district might be proud to
send out as its representatives.
Order was gradually coming out of the
chaos of greetings. Men were dropping
into seats everywhere and just then the
great court house bell rang again and anoth-
er tide swept in the doors. On its crest
came John McCauley, the veteran from
Walker township, who never seems to he
after anything in particular, but whose say
80 goes for a good bit in the Democratic
councils of the county. Then there was
Martin McLaughlin, the active young scion
of a.good old Democratic father, from Snow
Shoe, and with him came Milton Hous-
knecht and John J. Wayne, of Rush, both
of whose faces have become familiar at big
Democratic gatherings. Edging their way
up from the rear we noticed another quartet
of men whose names are well known in
party circles all over the county. They
were ‘Squire W. J. Carlin, of Rebersburg, |
former treasurer John Q. Miles, of Huston,
former commissioner Geo. L. Goodheart,
of Potter, and Frank Kennedy, of State
College. While they were greeting their
friends on all sides Hast Leyman, of Boggs,
came forging up the aisle, busy as ever, and
we just wondered why some men are not
given a dozen hands, especially when they
can be put to such happy use as he finds for
his. Quiet and dignified Wm. Tressler, of
Benner, followed in his wake and after
him came “Bill” Smith, of Millheim, who
was one of the most popular officials Cen-
tre county ever had. Then there was J.
C. Condo, the Penn Hall carriage builder,
former sheriff Cronister, of Worth, Dave
Forman, of Potter, J. Will Kepler, aud
Frank Graham, of Ferguson, L. W. Kim-
port, of Harris, Sam Weiser, of Millheim,
Henry Carner, of Walker, and hosts of oth-
ers who came surging in just as the gavel
in the hands of chairman Bower fell and
the convention was ready for business.
THE CALL OF ORDER.
It was exactly 12:20 when the county
chairman called the delegates to order and
-eulogistical remarks.
immediately secretary Singer read the call
in response to which they had met. The
roll of delegates was next in order and
showed seventy-nine of the eighty-six pres-
ent. After the preliminary organization
Hugh S. Taylor moved, seconded by J. W.
Kepler, that J. Frank Raine, of Millheim,
be the permanent chairman. He followed
this nomination up with a motion to close,
which was seconded by James Schofield
and Mr. Raine was elected. Later upon
motion of Mr. Kepler and seconded of J.
K. Johnston the election was made by ac-
clamation. :
Mr. "Raine was applauded as he took the
chair and after a few words of thanks for
the honor proceeded to effect a permanent
organization.
For reading clerk Martin McLaughlin
named H. D. Rumberger. The nomi-
nation was seconded by John J. Wayne.
Then Taylor again moved to close and the
election of Mr. Rumberger was made by
acclamation.
For secretaries Edw. Jones na med W. J.
Carlin, and Martin McLaughlin. John
Smith, of Gregg, named Chas. R. Kurtz,
of Bellefonte. The chair did not enter-
tain Mr. Smith’s nomination, however, be-
cause it did. not find a second and Messrs.
McLaughlin and Carlin were elected by
acclamation.
For tellers Michael Shields, of Belle-
fonte, named D. R. Foreman and Geo.
W. Rumberger. Taylor again moved to
close and his motion was seconded by Jos.
W. Folner, of Boggs. Their election was
made by acclamation.
The chair appointed J. W. Kepler, of
Ferguson, Hiram Durst, of Gregg, D. J.
Gates, Half-moon, A. V. Hamilton, Spring,
and L. W. Limport, of Harris, as the com-
mittee on credentials. On the resolution
committee the following were appointed :
J. K. Johnston, D. F. Fortney, Bellefonte;
J. D. Miller, Walker; John T. Wayne,
Rush; W. U. Irwin, Huston; Henry Brum-
gard, Miles; and C. W. Fisher, Gregg.
J. Toner Lucas, of Snow Shoe, then pre-
sented an order of business and upon mo-
tion of James Schofield it was adopted.
Following this came a motion, moved and
seconded by the chairman, himself, to refer
all resolutions to the resolutions com-
mittee. 1t was carried withount a dissent-
ing vote and the body was ready for the
real work of the day.
After nominations had been declared in
order for Prothonotary J. W. Kepler placed
the name of M. I. Gardner, the present
courteous and efficient officer, before the
convention. Adam Hazel, of Spring mov-
ed that no further nominations be made
and as his motion prevailed another fol-
lowed it making Mr. Gardner’s nomination
by acclamation.
W. G. Runkle, of Bellefonte, presented
the name of District Attorney N. B. Span-
gler for renomination and it was mad
amid applause. :
Five delegates to the next state conven-
tion were then to be chosen and Mr. Kep-
ler presented the names of D. R. Wilson,
of Howard; John C. Rowe, of Philipsburg;
Louis E. Reber, of State College, Ellis
Shaffer, of Miles, and John Smith, of
Gregg. H. D. Rumberger nominated W.
Harrison Walker, of Bellefonte, and Hugh
8S. Taylor placed the name of James Scho-
field in nomination. Later the name of
Louis E. Reber was withdrawn Fy Mr.
Kennedy, delegate from the College, and
the hallot resulted as follows :
WISN... initio sien seanerasv ans srsanresaies 76
Smith...... 13
Shaffer. ..65
Rowe....... ..63
Schofield. 59
Wallter........i iii Birersasisesns 45
Upon motion of Mr. Taylor the choice
was then made unanimous.
Chairman Johnston was next presented
and read the report of the resolutions com-
mittee, which will be found in full below.
As there were no contests to be decided
the credentials committee had no report to
make.
The husiness next in order was the elec-
tion of a county chairman and in response
to the call for nomi nations Mr. Schofield
presented the name of John Bower in a few
Taylor seconded
the nomination and later moved to close,
whereupon the election was made by ac-
clamation.
Calls for Bower brought the young chair-
man to his feet for a few words of appre-
ciation of the honor and when he had re-
tired C. M. Bower Esq., was called upon.
He made a brief speech in which he ar-
raigned the Republiean Legislature and
Supreme court for the pernicious ripper
legislation, and giving appropriate praise
to the three jurists who had the courage to
stand out against such a stroke at the per-
‘sonal liberty of the people.
J. C. Meyer Esq., followed with a clever
little speech that was full of enthusiasm
‘and stirred up the local political pot. H.
8S. Taylor and J. W. Kepler were both
lcalled, but owing to the lateness of the
‘hour declined to take up any more of the
time of the body, wkich then adjourned :
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions adopted were as follows :
Resolved :B y the Democracy of Centre coun-
1y in convention assembled, that we still have
an abiding faith in the wisdom and foresight ot
our forefathers when they inscribed in livin
characters in their declaration of rights tha
“all men are created equal,” and among
certain of these unalienable rights are “life, lib-
erty and the pursuit of happiness,” and that ‘‘to
secure these rights governments are instituted
among men, deriving their just powers from
the consent of the governed,” which for over a
century has been accepted by this people as a
fundamental truth—is the keynote of all inde-
pendence—the inspiration of all human prog-
ress and the guiding star for the (full realization
of the Brotherhood of Man. That we deplore
and view with alarm, the present tendency of
our JFSyernment, and many of our citizens as
well, to sacrifice these accepted traditions and
sacred A prineiples of this Republic at the shrine
of expediency and selfish greed.
Resolved : That we do hereby congratulate
the .Jeopie of Pennsylvania for the partial pro-
Jee on from vicious legislation given to them
y the few, but honest and earnest legislators
in the Senate and House of Representatives,
whom neither the blandishments of pseudo
friends nor the threats and bribes of the enem
could seduce from their allegiance to trusting
constituents and the fundamental law of the
Commonwealth That, whilst this little band
of legislators cquld not prevent the enactment
of some measures designed to diminish the
liberties of the people, to foster corruption in
high places and to give added power to wealthy
and colossal combinations, thatitheir zeal in be-
half of wise legislation and their fidelity to
the high trust imposed upon tliem have earned
for them the sincerest thanks and warmest
commendation of every loyal Democrat and
that of every lover of good government, re-
gardless of party.
Resolved: That the people of the 34th Sena-
torial District are to be congratulated in a
special manner for the able, honest and con-
sistent course of Senator Wm. C. Heinle who
never violated a pledge made to his constitu-
ents and whose every action as a lawmaker
was governed by the most scrupulous regard
for the sanctity of his oath of office. The per-
formance of a duty under ordinary circumstan-
ces does not entitle one to special commenda-
tion, but when the performance entails self-
martyrdom, threatens to disrupt the tic3 of
friendly associations and subjects one to the
severe discipline ora triumphant enemy and to
the gibes of former friends turned renegades,
then it becomes an act of heroism justly en-
titled to a signal mark of approbati on. And
therefore, as Senator Win. C. Heinle has per-
formed his legislative duties with rare skill,
intelligence and fidelity under circumstances
as trying as herein enumerated, and in times
like these when the qualifications of honesty
and intelligence in a legislator are more than
ever necessary to combat the united skill and
dishonesty of an insolent and rapacious foe to
clean and wholesome legislation.
Resolved: That it is safer and better tostand
by the man who has been tried and found true.
than to rely on promises and pledges of untried
men. Therefore, good party policy and a just
regard for the best interest of the people of
this Senatorial District alike demands the re-
turn to the State Senate of the Hon. Wm. C.
Heinle at the next succeeding Senatorial
Election ; and that this convention does hereby
pledge its members to secure by all honorable
means the concurrence of the loyal Democrats
of the 34th District to this just and politic
course.
WHERE 18, commendation for the meritorious.
without censure for the meretricious, would
not express our true and deep devotion to Demo-
cratic principles anda good government, and
WHEREAS, certain professed Democrats.
Senators and Representatives, (and whose
names, ia charity, we prefer not to remember)
have violated their bleages to the party to
which they are indebted for their hizh office,
by voting to elect M. S. Quay to the United
States Senate and W. T. Marshall to the office
of Speaker of the House of Representatives,
and who contumaciously and dishonestly aided
and abetted the Quayites in the enactment of
the “Ripper” and other malodorous legislation,
therefore
Resolved: That we condemn the actions
of such so-called Democrats as being a
libel on the fair fame of Democracy and a
stumbling block in the pathway of men not of
our party, but who, in the recent past, have
given to it their generous support. Of such
so-called Democrats it may be truly said that
they are a mercenary and servile crew; unani-
mous in evil, diligent in mischief; variable in
principles, talkers for liberty but slaves: to
power, and :
WHEREAS, the people of this Commonwealth
from time immemorial have revered and up-
held the doctrine of rome rule, and of the con-
stitutional right of a citizen duly elected to
office by the expressed will of the people to
hold the office for the full term for which he
was elected unless removed therefrom by
death, resignation or impeachment, and .
WHEREAS, a political organization made
drunk by excess of power and patronage has
wantonly and for corrupt purposes legislated
out of office the duly elected and qualified
officials 1n all cities of the second class in de-
fiance of process and in disregard of the funda-
mental prieiples of a republican form of gov-
ernment. Therefore
Resolved: That we denounce such legisla-
tion as being unconstitutional, un-American,
subversive of the just and legal rights of the
people and utterly indefensible anywhere, ex-
cept where the conscience to decide may be
influenced by the same powers that controlled
a superservicable body of legislators. We,
therefore insist that the Democratic Conven-
tion. when in State Conference assembled,
shall demand the repeal of this “Ripper” legis
lation and that to secure such repeal, together
with an honest system of balloting, which
shall pledze the Democracy of Pennsylvania
to unite its efforts with those of all reputable
and liberty-loving citizens of this Common
wealth. And we commend Chief Justice J. B.
McCollum, and Justices John Dean and S.
Leslie Mestrezat of the Supreme Court of the
State for the firm stand they have taken for
the preservation of the rights and liberties of
the peoole as set forth in their dissenting opin-
ion filed in the “Ripper” case. -
Resolved: That we endorse the course of
Hon. J. K. ©. Hall in the Congress of the United
States. It is gratifying to be represented in
the highest legislative’ body of the Nation by a
man so able and well qualified to meet and dis-
charge the duties of a Representative.
Resolved: That the candidate for Prothonn-
tary and Clerk of the Courts, M. I. Gardner,
and the candidate for District Attorney, N. B.
Svanglen by quiy well performed in the offices
they have so ably and faithfully filled for
nearly three years, are exceptionally qualified
both by Practice and experience for the po-
sitions they have this ay been nominated
respectively, and having full faith in their
ability, capacity and integrity, we endorse
their re nomination and coniidently commend
them to the voters of Centre county and solicit
for them their support irrespective of party.
THE DELEGATES PRESENT.
The Delegates present were the follow-
ing. A * indicates that the person was a
substitute for the regularly elected dele-
gate :
Bellefonte, N. W.—H. 8S. Taylor, John N. Lane.
Bellefonte, 8. W.—*D. F. Fortney, W. G. Runkle,
J. K. Johnston, M. Shields.
Bellefonte, W. W.—Jas. Schofield. :
Contes Hall Boro.—David Boozer, M. Lj Emer-
ick. ;
Howard Boro,—W, R. Gardner.
Milesburg Boro.—Edward Grove.
Millheim Boro.—Geo. Mench, J. Frank Raine,
*Geo, Sechrist,
Philipsburg Boro 1st W.—H. B. Lingle.
Philipsburg Boro 2nd W.—R. M. Custer, Ed. G.
Jones, -
Philipsburg Boro 3rd W.—H. D. Rumbarger,
South Philipsburg.—*C. W. Wilcox.
State College Boro.—J. Frank Kennedy. x
Unionville Boro.—G. W. Rumbarger.
Benner Twp., N. P.—~Wm, Tressler.
Benner Twp., S. P.—H. XK. Hoy.
Boggs Twp., N. P.—Wm. E. Brown.
Boggs Twp., E. P.—Ezk. Confer.
Boggs Twp., W..P.—Jos. W. Folmer.
Burnside Twp.—
College Twp.—Edwin Smith, Luther Musser.
Curtin Twp.—Earnest Brickley.
Ferguson E. P.—*J. W. Kepler, 8. W. Graham,
Samuel Grenoble.
Ferguson Twp. W. P.—J. D. Nearhood.
Gregg Twp, N. P.—T. A. Yearick,
Gregg Twp. E. P.—C, W, Fisher, J. C. Condo.
Gregg, Twp. W. P.—John 8mith Hiram Durst, Dr.
H, 5. Braucht.
Haines Twp. E. P.—L. D. Orndorf, Jas. M.
Weaver,
Haines Twp. W. P.—Wm. Winkleblecht, Clymer
Stover, ¥. W. Keister.
Half Moon Twp—D, J. Gates Sr.
Harris Twp.—L. W. Kimport, P. H. Meyer.
Howard Twp—Albert Aikey. :
Huston Twp—Dr. W. U. Irvin.
Liberty Twp.—W. H, Gardner.
Marion Twp.— Chas, Yearick.
Miles E P.—Ira Brumgart.
Miles To: M, P.—Harvey Miller, Henry Brun-
gart, W, J. Carlin.
Miles Twp. W. P.—Ellis Shaffer.
Patton Twp.—A. M. Hoover.
Penn _Twp.—*Wm, F. Smith, Edw. W, Braucht, T.
B. Evert, L. H, Stover.
Potter Twp. N. P.~—John J. Arney, Michael
Shaffer.
Potter Twp. S. P.—~W. W. Royer, Bruce Ripka,
F. A, Carson, *D, R. Forman.
Rush Twp, N. P—
Rush Twp. S. P.—John J, Wayne.
Snow Shoe Twp. E. P,.—M.M. McLaughlin, Milton
Houshknecht.
Snow Shoe Twp. W. P.—J, T. Lucas.
Spring Twp. N. P.—A. V. Hamilton.
Spring Twp. S. P—P, B. Bell, Benj. Gentzell, J.
J. A. Hazel.
Spring Twp, W. P.—~Emanuel Noll,
Taylor Twp.~J. T. Merryman.
Union Twp.—J. B. Alexander.
Walker Twp. E. P.—~Frank Emerick.
Walker Twp. M, P.—J. D. Miller, Frederick
Bartley. mi
Walker Twp. W. P.—~Wm. Smith.
Worth Twp.~P. W. Young.
Lutheran General Synod.
Professor E. J. Wolf, of Gettysburg, Causes a Sensa-
tion.
Des MOINES, Ia., June 3.—This was
Church Extension Day in the general
synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church.
The annual report, read by Rev. H. H.
Weber, of York, Pa., was adopted. The
report of the statistical secretary was read
and adopted. The anniversary of the
board of church extension was celebrated
to-night.
Members of the board of home missions
were nominated, as follows :
Rev. M. W. Hamma, Washington, D.
C.; Rev. Geo. H. Reen, Columbia, Pa.;
Rev. Geo. Enders, York, Pa.; Rev. L. M.
Zimmerman, Baltimore, Md.; Rev. H. P.
Hocker, Steelton, Pa.; Rev. John C. Park-
er, Washington, D. C.; Rev. John D.
Zock, Hanover. Pa.; A. F. Fox, Wash-
ington, D. C., and Edward Helbe, of Rail-
road, Pa.
Professor E. J. Wolf, of Gettysburg, Pa.,
created a tremendous sensation by his re-
port on the condition of the church saying,
*“There is a woeful lack of spirituality and
godliness in the denomination and that the
fire of piety Burns low.”
He continued :
‘Our church has suffered very seriously
from defective government and as long as
loud voices are heard for individmalism
and unbridled liberty, as long as the gen-
eral good must be subordinated to the
rights of private judgment, our progress
must halt and our institutions languish.
The love of many for the church bas grown
cold. There is no disguising the prevalent
laxity and barrenness; the low state of
piety among us. The scramble for dollars
leaves little time for the care of souls.’
Dr. A. H. Studebaker, of Brooklyn, de-
nounced the report and declared it did not
in any manner reflect the spirit or belief of
the synod, and after a hot debate it was re-
ferred hack to the committee for revision.
Fighting At Tien Tsin.
British Fusiliers Attacked French Soldiers, Killing
One and Wounding Many—Germans Helped.
TIeN TSIN, June 3.—There was a serious
affray yesterday between international
troops. Some British fusiliers, who were
acting as police here, sought to prevent
French soldiers from house-breaking, when
they were attacked with bayonets and
bricks.
The fusiliers in self-defence, fired in the
air. This brought a number of Germans
to the aid of the Frenchmen. They num-
bered together 200 men. Five fusiliers
fired again, killing a Frenchman and
wounding three others.
In subsequent fighting four fusilliers
five Germans and one Japanese were
wounded. The arrivals of a German of-
ficer and a strong guard ended the fray.
PEKIN, June 2.—The departure of the
Field Marshal Count von Waldersee
from Pekin to-day was marked by a great
military display by the allied troops, the
booming of artillery and the playing of
bands. The entire diplomatic body escort-
ed the field marshall to the depot.
Von Rauch, the aide-de-camp and neph-
ew of Count von Waldersee, will remain
here to escort Prince Chun, the emperor’s
brother, to Berlin, where he will formally
apologize in behalf of China for the mur-
der of Baron von Ketteler.
Count von Waldersee gave a farewell
banquet in honor of Dr. Mumm von
Schwartenstein, the German minister,
yesterday and toasted Emperor William
and the allied sovereigns. Von Waldersee
sailed for Japan to-day. He will return
to Germany by way of German East Africa.
Boers are Very Active.
They Threaten Jamestown and Make
Willowmore.
Trouble at
WILLOWMORE, Cape Colony, June 2.—
Commandant Sheeper, with 700 men, at-
tacked Willowmore yesterday (Saturday)
but was beaten off after nine hours fight-
ing.
LONDON, June 3.—The war office made
the following announcement to-night :
“Information received from Lord Kitch-
ener respecting recent engagements iz South
Africa has been communicated to the pub-
lic. :
CAPE TowN, June 3.—Jamestown is
threatened by Fouche’s commando.
The New Era in Medical Education.
Philadelphia has always been the center
for medical education in the United States,
and its great hospitals and colleges bid fair
to become the successful rivals of the best
professional institutions of a similar kind in
Europe. It is no longer necessary that
graduates in medicine should go abroad to
-obtain the benefits of the higher education,
for even now almost equally good facilities
for advanced study are available on this
side of the ocean, and before many years
the advantages in America for scientific re-
search and original work will be superior
to any offered in foreign countries.
The University of Pennsylvania is de-
termined to continue its standing among
the leading medical schools on this con
tinent. Its trustees have recently taken
the preliminary steps necessary to the erec-
tion of a new medical laboratory that will
cost more than half a million of dollars,
and which, in point of completeness and
equipment, it is promised will not only be
unexcelled, but, it is confidently believed,
will be in advance of any similar laboratory
now in existence, either in this county or.
in Europe.
The objects of this laboratory will be to
promote an increase in useful knowledge
by fostering scientific investigation. What-
ever advances medical science must be of
universal interest, for health and happiness
and the prolongation of our lives depends
in a great measure upon the ability of
physicians to prevent and successfully com-
hat disease. SF
Coercion In Cuba. :
From the Philadelphia North American.
‘War Department diplomacy in Cuba has
proved as signal a xailure as it did in the
Philippines after the capture of Manila.
As Admiral Dewey has said of our early re-
lations with the Filipino insurgents, by
the exercise of a little more tact things
might have been made to go easier. There
is no likelihood that our blundering will
cost a bloody rebellion in Cuba, but there
can be no doubt that we have forfeited the
good will of a people who were sincerely
grateful to us at the close of the war.
The outright refusal of the Cabinet to
accept the Cuban constitution as finally
prepared by the Havana convention brings
the whole issue down to a question of pure
force. Having engaged in 2 poles of coer-
cion, we cannot stop half way. a little
force does not make the Cubans submit to
our will we must use more, or confess our
failure. It is plain that the administra-
tion proposes to take no step backward.
Nothing remains, then, but’ to issue per-
emptory orders to the convention to accept
the Platt amendment, with no conditions.
If it still stands out for its rights it must
be sent home in disgrace and a more pliant
body summoned. It would save more
trouble in the future if cur military Gover-
nor General in the island took the precau-
tion to designate what delegates must be
chosen in the event of a second convention.
It is a mistake to encourage a people in
the notion that they are free to set up
their own government, even if they are no
stronger that the Cubans, unless we are
prepared to accept all the consequences of
our generosity. Sooner or later we are apt
to find it necessary to resort to brutal
methods towards our confiding neighbor.
It is not merely that we excite his hatred,
but we must in the end suffer in our own
esteem. This is the point we have come to
in our treatment of Cuba.
ADDITI ONAL LOCALS
——According to a late order it is prob-
able that a Pullman car will be attached to
trains on the Bald Eagle valley and Tyrone
and Clearfield branches.
——The base ball game at Hecla park on
Saturday resulted in a victory for the
Bellefonte athletic club over the Hecla
team by the score of 14 to 4.
——1It was not surprising last Saturday
when Jno. P. Harris Jr., was seen putting a
lot of letters without any stamps on in the
mail box on High street. A fine young
son had arrived at his home that morning
and consequently he was somewhat excited,
as well as elated.
—aee
——William Loy, of Clearfield, and Miss
Ina Davidson, of Unionville, were married
at DuBois on Monday afternoon. Imme-
diately after the ceremony they left on a
honey-moon tour that will include the
Pan-American exposition and points in
Canada. They expect to make their future
home at Clearfield.
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MEMORIAL DAY WiTH Post 261.—Al-
though the day, especially in the early
morning, was threatening as regards the
weather, yet memorial day was well ob-
served hy the members of Post 261, in
Mileshurg and vicinity. :
At 8:30 a. m. a number of the members
of the post and of the citizens of Fairview
assembled at the cemetery at that place
and proceeding to the two graves of the only
soldiers buried there performed the usual
services as laid down by the ritual. After
an excellent address by Rev. Hummel, of
the Runville U. B. church, the band and
all the members of the post proceeded to
the Advent church yard three miles west of
Fairview, where the balance of the mem-
bers of the Post assembled preparatory to
beginning the services there. A proces-
sion of the Sunday schools of Marsh Creek,
Runville and Advent churches was formed
and followed by the old soldiers marched
into the cemetery and forming a square be-
gan the beautiful services as prescribed for
such occasions,after which Capt. Hugh Tay-
lor, of Bellefonte, delivered a very fine ora-
tion, his theme being ‘‘The day, the cause
of it and why it should be memorialized.”
The Marsh Creek and 'Runville schools
each sang appropriate music and the Curtin
band played several pieces.
When arriving in Milesburg the ladies
of the relief corps of the post and many
others had a most substantial and elegant
dinner ready for all who had been and in-
tended being engaged in the various serv-
ices of the day, and as soon as the dinner
was hastily partaken of all who could pos-
sibly go proceeded to the cemeteries at Cur-
tin and after decorating the graves in the
old cemetery were joined by the Sunday
school of Eagle chapel, marched to the
new cemetery being led by the band, after
forming appropriately in that place the
services begun by a choir singing ‘‘Amer-
ica.”
Rev. Mr. Boggs, of Howard, was intro-
duced and delivered one of the best ora-
tions that has been delivered there on any
occasion of the kind. After the address an
old minister (an old soldier) from Nittany
valley read President Lincoln’s memorable
address at Gettysburg. The line of march
was then taken up for Milesburg, where
the services of the day were to be con-
cluded. :
Arriving there, and being joined by the
fire company and the Knights of the Gold-
en Eagle, the parade was taken through
the town to the Methodist church, and the
Sunday school children and teachers of that
church heing placed in it, the column was
headed for the Presbyterian church and
was there joined by the Sunday school of
that church and thence to the Baptist
church to take its Sunday school and then
proceeded directly to the’ old cemetery in
the extreme eastern part of the town, where
the services were opened by the commander
of the post assisted by several comrades,
who read or recited parts of the service,
and comrade Charles Else read the address
of Mr. Lincoln at Gettysburg in Nov.,1863.
Then after a dirge by the band, the orator
of the day, Rev. W. P. Shriner, of Belle-
fonte, was introduced. He delivered a
magnificent address which will long be re-
membered by those who heard it. When
the address was delivered and ready to
dismiss, Rev. White, of the Pleasant Gap
Gap M. E. church, was called upon to pro-
nounce the benediction, then the band
played an appropriate piece and the graves
were decorated, as were all in the other
cemeteries, by the children and old sol-
diers. Comrade A. S. Smith was marshal at
all the places where services were held ex-
cept Fairview, he was assisted by W. H.
Shultz, Geo. Derr and J. I. Gingher.
Including one grave in Curtin cemetery
in which lies a soldier of the Spanish-Ameri-
can wat there were 123 graves decorated and
appropriate markers placed thereat. 47 at
Curtin, including one Spanish-American,
4 Revolutionary, 3 war
cemetery Milesburg, some war 1812 and
some war of Revolution ; 11 at new cem-
etery Milesburg ; 30 at Advent, probably
some of them are of war 1812 ; 2 at Fair-
view, both of war of 61-65. ,
1812 ; 33 at old |
taxes.
MARRIAGE LICENSES. —Following is
the list of marriage licenses granted by or-
phan’s court clerk, A. G. Archey, during
the past week :
Robert C. Herman, of Lemont, and Ket-
arah E. Stamp, of Centre Hall.
John W. Reifsnyder and Mary E. Funk,
both of Millheim.
Frederick Kryder Frank and Eva V.
Zettle, both of Penn Hall.
Allen C. McCloskey, of Beech Creek, and
Effiie S. Packer, of Romola.
Edwin M. Brungart and Winifred S.
Wolfe, both of Rebershurg.
Thomas B. McClellan, of Bellefonte, and
Mary Morrison, of Unionville.
Jacob Royer, of Colyer, and Sallie Bohn,
of Boalshurg.
James. J. Thomas and Eva Hibbert,
both of Philipsburg.
In Memoriam.
Mrs. Mary Witherite died at her home at
Runville May 25th, 1901, aged 82 years, 7
months and 19 days. About four months
ago she suffered with grip and since then fail-
ed rapidly until Saturday morning about one
o’clock when she passed into her final home
beyond the vale of tears,
The deceased was truly a grand and noble
woman, who honored God and loved human-
ity. Shehad a heart of love and bestowed up-
on all who were in need. Death loves a shin-
ing mark and for this purpose the stern in-
vader has twice entered the home within a
few years choosing as his own both father
and mother. In true submission she laid
aside all her fondest earthly anticipations of
the future that she had hoped for and cher-
ished and bore her suffering without a mur-
mur, preparing for the future when the Mas-
ter would call her spirit hence.
Her remains were encoffined in a beautiful
casket which bore the inscription OUR
MoTHER. On Monday at 10 o’clock the
funeral took place and she was buried in the
cemetery at the Messiah church. The exer-
cises were conducted by Rev. B. Hummel, of
the U. B. church. who spoke in high terms
of the life and character of the deceased and
took for his text the 90th Psalm, 10th verse.
The choir sang some of the favorite selections
that were admired by the deceased and that
gave her a vast amount of comfort in her de-
clining days.
She leaves to mourn her loss five children,
Alfred and Michael, Mrs. Martha J. Furl,
Mrs. Mary Hall and Mrs. Clara E. Bottorf.
About five years ago her husband, John
Witherite, preceded her to the grave. #
Pine Grove Mention.
Miss Mary Bottorf is visiting Altoona
friends this week.
O. B. Krebs is home with his family for a
few days’ rest.
H. M. Krebs spent several days in the
Mountain City this week.
James C. Hammer is the guest of J. W.
Kepler looking well and wholesome as ever.
The Wilham Broome home, down town, is
nearing completion and will soon be ready
for occupancy.
A new stone walk—and not before it is
needed—is being laid in front of the Mary
Ard property.
Mrs. J. B. Heberling and Miss Bella Con-
fer visited at the home of Amos Koch on
Wednesday.
W. H. Roush, who came down from Altoo-
na to spend Memorial day, remained over
Sunday with his family.
J. B. Piper mounted his bicycle Saturday
and rode over to Alexandria to enjoy a short
stay at his parental home.
A. J. Tate, who weilds a paint brush for
the Babcock lumber company near Windbur,
is home on a short leave of absence.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mallory who were
down from Altoona enjoying a short visit
with Mrs, Mallory’s family about here, return-
ed home Monday. -
Mrs. Levina Gates is quite ill with dropsy
and heart trouble. She has been in poor
health for years but Dr. Woods thinks her
chances for recovery are yet good.
Rev. Ralph Illingsworth, of Erie, and his
family are enjoying their annual summer
outing at Grandfather Snyder’s comfortable
home. There Harry, Ruth and: Ralph own
everything in sight and conduct themselves
accordingly. x
Mrs. G. W. McWilliams, of Fairbrook, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Bowersox, in Al-
toona. Mrs. Bowersox has been in poor
health for several years but quite recently a
cancerous growth has developed which has
caused her friends much alarm.
Miss Emma Aikens, one of Bellefonte’s re-
fined and accomplished young ladies, trans-
acted business pertaining to the settlement of
her father’s estate in this end of the county
last week. While here she was a guest at
the Lutheran parsonage.
From a communication from Joseph Bailey,
of Fort Scott, Kan., to his brother John, of
this place, we learned that Joe, as he was
known here, is grievously afflicted with paral-
ysis. He was a sergeantin Co. E, 45th Pa.
Vol. and served all through the war of the
Rebellion.
George W. Bolinger, of Tadpole, is delight-
ed with the prospect for the peach crop. He
expects to pick from his orchard two thou-
sand bushels. About one forth of that
amount will be of the early variety which
with favorable weather will be ready for
market by August 20th.
William Hess, the busy man of Boalsburg,
drove through town on Monday on his way
to Baileyville, where he has the contract for
painting R. G. Goheen’s house and other
buildings. “Billy” is a hustler and is work-
ing full time. It is said, too,that in addition
to paper hanging and painting he is going to
take in sewing. In the meantime we will
watch the Register’s list.
Michael Hess, of Bellefonte, was seen on
our streets early Monday morning. He came
up to make arrangements for the burial of
his little grand daughter, Daisy Hess, who
died that morning of neuralgia of the heart
superinduced by diphtheria. She was the
eldest child of Earnest and Blanche Hess and
was four years old. She was a bright, win-
some little child and greatly beloved. She
| was buried Monday afternoon in the Boals-
burg cemetery.
At the anuunal meeting of the auditors on
Monday to square up the accounts between
the school board and its treasurer it was found
that only a small amount of cash was on
hands and not much out standing
It was decided to build a new school
house in the Baileyville district, the site of
which has not been selected. That means a