Bellefonte, Pa.; November 14, 1902.
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Might go Further and Fare Worse.
In giving his views on the recent elec-
tion, and its bearing on the future of the
party, HENRY WATTERSON, the distin-
guished editor of the Louisville Courier
Journal very pointedly points to the one
man, who in the estimation of many Dem-
ocrats is destined to be the leader and can-
didate of the Democracy in 1904. Penn-
sylvania we believe would be glad to join
bands with Kentucky in making Mr. GOR--
MAN, the nominee and with a popular and
progressive: Democrat from one of the
‘Western States as candidate for Vice-Presi-
dent there is no reason why a most uope-
ful fight against imperialism, trusts and
Tariff-protection conld not be made. Mr.
‘WATTERSON says :
‘The vote of Tuesday, as finally record-
ed and summarized, and considered asa
whole, shows upon its face that the Repub-
lican party is yet essentially intact, thor-
oughly organized and equipped as a mili-
tant force; that the Democratic party,
united only in the southern belt of States,
-exist elsewhere largely through the force
of circumstances and association and num-
bers insufficient to effect results.
‘Several individual possibilities on the
Democratic side are eliminated. Pattison
goes down in Pennsylvania. Johnston in
‘Ohio, and, measurably, Hill in New York.
‘“The one Democrat of national dimen-
sions left etanding upon the scene is Gor-
nan. 5 :
‘What may be the meaning of these
things, and what do they portend ?
*‘The personalities we leave out of ac-
count. At their best, they are illusory,
evanescent—here to-day and goue to-mor- |
TOW.
Mr. Watterson then discussing the var-
ious previous campaigns, says :
‘“Any Democrat—all thinking, sensible
-Democrats—can now see that the silver
issue was a fatal mistake. It was forced
upon us largely by the incompetency, if
not the treachery, of the Cleveland admin-.
istration. But behind the silver issue
lurk a number of shadowy notions; purely
socialistic in character, which have uo be-
longing in Democratic company and should
be given no place in any Democratic plat-
form.” :
‘‘Mr. Watterson says the tariff revision
should be difficult, and adds :
‘If we can straighten it out in a dozen
years we shall be doing well.”’
Mi. Watterson says foolish extremes
must be avoided.
‘The coal ownership plank, for instance,
did us a world of harm.” .
Concluding Mr. Watterson says :
‘‘The Democratic party bas a clear field
before it for 1904. In Mr. Gorman, at
least, it has one national leader of surpass-
ing wisdom aud experience—a Democrat
from the crown of ‘his head to the soles of
his feet. He will presently resume his
place in the counsels of the nation. His
word shoald pass for mueh- with every.
thinking Democrat. He is not only a wise
man—he is an upright, courageous man,
worth a dozen Hills or a thousand Cleve-
lands. For the time being, at least, let
us rally about Gorman, for, whether he
leads us to victory or defeat, he will not
lead us astray.”
—The Republican's insinuationi that the
professors and instructors of The Pennsyl-
vania State College were ‘‘lined up’ by
some one is without the slightest founda-
tion. In the first place, politics has no
part in that institution—never had and, it
is to be hoped, never will. In the second,
the editor of the Republican seems to forges
that there is a difference between intel-
ligent gentlemen and hired whipper-snap-
pers who jump from one position to another
with the ridiculous agility of a circus
clown.
——The News has opened war on the slot
machines in Bellefonte. Things have been
running pretty ‘‘wide open’’ lately.
-—There is still an aching void about the
coal cellar.
Talk of a New Strike,
Five Thousand men Threaten the Lehigh Coal Com-
pany. Want to Return in a Body.
TAMAQUA, Pa., Nov. 10.—Unless the
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company agrees
to take back all of its old employes hefore
Sunday next a general strike will be order-
ed in this particular region. If this action
is taken over 5000 men will he affected.
At a meeting of the company’s employes
a committee was appointed to wait upon
W. D. Zehner, the general superintendent,
and lay the union’s ultimatum before him.
The committee will reuder its report next
Sunday.
President Mitchell will be present and
preside over the meeting. It is believed
that he will counsel moderation.
'COXE BROS. REFUSE CONCESSIONS,
Hazleton, Pa,, Nov. 10.—In obedience
to a request from President Stearns, of
Coxe Bros. & Co., made to the officers of
Distriot No. 7, of the United Mine Work-
ers, on Saturday, a committee of 15, repre-
senting the employes of the six collieries of
the Drifton corporation, met the officials
in the main office at Drifton this morning.
The conference was a long one, and at
the conciusion President Stearns’ filed his
answer, declining to discharge any non-
union employes.
Executive board member Dettrey stated.
to-day that the terms were unsatisfactory,
and the men would’ not return to work!
under them. :
MARKLE PLEASES HIS MEN.
The employes of G. B. Markle & Co.
more fortunate. They met in the Grand
opera house this afternoon. John Mar-
kle withdrew his former ultimatum of
compelling the men to sign an objectionable
agreement, but instead asked that each man
apply at the office for his brass check and
sign his name. The men decided to return
to work at once, and many of them did so
to-night. This settlement means work for
6,000 hands. * tly >
~——Subsoribe for the WATCHMAN.
Shepard Sees Revival of Democracy.
Predicts that New England will join the Jefferson-
ian Forces—Points out Progress—New York Leader
finds Hope in Review of Recent Election Results
Edward M. Shepard, recent Democratic
candidate for Mayor of Greater New York,
writes as follows for the World:
The election results of 1902 represent
three things:
First, the tendency in the Northeastern
States and the States of the Central West to
return to the traditional doctrines of the
Democratic party.
Second, the dislike of the American people
for anything which they deem reckless or
revolutionary.
Third, the powerful and even decisive
influence of the independent sentiment not
closely allied to either party.
The trend of the opinion of American
voters in the northeastern United States
and even in the agiicultural states of the
upper Mississippi valley is very plain. In
Massachusetts the Democrats made what
might be called an old fashioned Demo-
cratic nomination on what might also be
called an old fashioned Democratic plat-
form, and the Democratic vote in that
Commonwealth is relatively the largest
known for many years.
MASSACHUSETTS MAY BE DEMOCRATIC.
Indeed, it is not too much to say thas if
the administration of the Democratic party
shall for several years to come be as wise
in Massachusetts as it has been this year
it is quite probable that Massachusetts will
‘become a Democratic state. The burden
of the protective tariff upon its manufactur-.
ing industries,
plainer than ever before.
The same tendency was shown in the
little state of New Hamphire, where an
admirable campaign was carried on.
In -Connecticnt the Republican major-
ity 0f26,000 in 1900 bas been reduced by
one-half. Rhode Island, which in 1900
gave McKinley 31,000, against Bryan’s1l1,-
000, has this year elected a Democratic
Governor and Lieutenant Governor. If the
New England Democrats shall resolutely
adhere to their present program, I believe
thas section of the Union will become Demo-
cratic. The party seems to bave more
promise there than in West Virginia.
The same change is seen in New York,
but on a larger scale. McKinley’s majority
of 143,000 and Odell’s plurality of 111,000
in 1900 are now represented by -Odell’s
plurality of 11,000.
Pennsylvania may he thought to be still
hopeless, yet the Republican majority of
of 1900 was nearly 300,000. This year it
is one-half that number.
The Democratic party must remember
that while the iron and steel industry in
the United States is permitted tolevy enor-
‘mous taxes upon the rest of the country
and seemingly in large part for the benefit
of Pennsylvania, that State can hardly be
considered a Democratic possibility.
MARYLAND DISAPPOINTING.
The result - in Maryland ‘is, no doubt,
disappointing. A Republican plurality of
900 cannot but arouse sone fear lest: Mary-
land shall run the course of West Virginia.
Illinois, which in 1900 gave McKinley
95,000, now gives a Republican majority of
only 4000 or 5000: Michigan, which in 1900
was Republican by 104,000, and even in
1991 by 95,000, is now Republican by 37,-
000, Wisconsin, which was Republican in
1900-by 106,000, is now Republican by
about half; Iowa, which in 1900 was Re-
publican by 98,000 and in 1901 by 83,000,
is now Republican by about 60,000; Ne-
braska, which in 1900 was Republican by
8000 and in 1901 by 13000, has reduced the
Republican majority.
he Republican vote was mmnch larger
for the exceptional popularity of President
Roosévelt and because of his’ emphatic dec-
larations of August and September lass
against monopolies. It is widely believed
that, although he is not a free-t:ader, as it
may be supposed, he was when he was a
member of the Cobden Club, he neverthe-
less is at heart an enemy of the enormous
advantages given the great monopolies of
the country by the protective tariff.
SAYS REPUBLICANS ARE RECKLESS.
I would have the Democratic party at all
times point out the ultimately reckless
character of the Republican program.
The Democratic patty has in 1902 done
much to convince, but it must still do more
to convince the public sentiment that its
present purpose is conservative and not
destructive, and thas to 1ts efforts the peo-
ple of the United States must look for a
preservation of equal rights, for dissolution
of the partnerships founded by the Repub-
lican party between the government and
special interests.
The Democratic party is returning to
power. I shall notsay that any wisdom
on its part could assure it success in 1904.
Bat il it be wise, if ibavoid every sugges-
tion of demagogy or attempt to gain some
immediate factional advantage, there is a
large probability of success in 1904.
President Roosevelt himself will help,
and in spite of himself, in driving on the
issue of tariff reform. I earnestly trust,
however, that no attempt to carry any
election, whether in 1903 or 1904, will be
founded on any appeal except to what a
great Democrat of a former generation call-
ed the sober second-thought of the people.
The Need ot Courtesy.
‘*None need to infuse courtesy into their
actions more carefully than those who bear
the name of Christ. In such the neglect is
more apparent and its sting more pro-
nounced. The demands upon one’s time
that are made in this busy age are some-
times cited as the excuse for neglect, but
the life that thus permits its self to be
robbed of one of its characteristics of Christ-
likeness must surely fall short in the bal-
ancing of its account.
It may seem a natural impulse to writea
letter to a friend asking information or per-
haps a helpful word. Enclosing a postage
stamp for a reply one might at least expect
to trespass upou that other’s time long
enough for him to write an answer.
When the days and weeks and months
#0 by, and neither a reply nor the stamp
come back, it would seem as though cour-
tesy were eliminated from such a ljle.
This is not an unusual experience but one
Bullet Killed Man and Deer.
The following special telegram from Me-
Connellsburg appeared in the Philadelphia
Press Sunday :
‘‘Since the hunting season opened the
mountains of Fulton county have been
filled with hunters. A party fron. Altoona
have been camping in Wells Valley, in the
northern part of the county, for several
weeks. This morning, accompanied by
Joseph H. Gracey, of Wells Valley, they
were bunting on Sideling Hill mountain
when one of the party fired at a deer and
killed it. ‘The bullet that killed the deer
also struck Gracey on the head and killed
him. Gracey was the son of the late Thos.
Gracey ex-associate judge of Fulton county,
and leaves a young wife. -
it would seem, becomes |
that finds ite reiteration many times over.”
Grangers Meet. .
The National Body is Now in Annual Session in the
the City of Lansing. :
LANSING, Mich.. Nov. 12.—Grand Mas-
ter Aaron Jones called the annual meeting
of the National Giange to order in Repre-
sentative hall at the state capitol to-day.
After the appointment of a credentials com-
mittee, the Grange immediately adjonrned
until this afternoon, when Grand Master
Jones read his annual address. Delegates
from twenty-six States are attending the
meeting and they will be in session until
late next week. :
In his annual address Grand Master
Jones congratulated the order on the won-
derfal degree of prosperity it has enjoyed
during the past year. An important part
of the work of the order, he declared, was
to make the farming industry more import-
ant and profitable and expressed the opin-
ion that the cost of production can be re-
duced from 10 to 25 per cent. and the ag-
gregate production of the farms of the Unit-
ed States increased from 50 to 100 per cent.
by the adoption of the best methods.
The causes of present unsatisfactory con-
ditions were said to be many and Master
Jones enumerated excessive charges and
discrimination in transportation, exorbi-
tant storage, large commission shortages,
unequal taxation, local and national deal-
‘ing in options on boards of trade, trusts,
adulteration of food products, official op-
pressive severity. Many of these causes
were said to be fostered and protected by
legislative enactment.
Farmers were advised to provide for the
sale of their products in such a manner as
mended that the farmer should never lose
control of his property, unless it is needed
for consumption. Fog
The following recommendations in the
line of national legislation were made : For
the extension of free rural mail delivery so
as to place it on a par with the delivery in
cities; postal savings banks; election of
United States Senators by the people; a con-
stitutional amendment giving Congress pow-
er to regulate and control trusts and other
combinations; enlargement of the powers of
inter-state commerce ‘commission; regula-
tion of the use of shoddy; pure food laws;
provision for the extension of markets for
products equally with manufactured arti-
cles; enactment of an anti-trust law clearly
defining what acts on the part of any cor-
poration would be detrimental to public
welfare; speedy construction of the Nicara-.
gua canal by the United States; speedy con-
struction of a ship canal connecting the
Mississippi river with the Great Lakes, and
the latter with the Atlantic ocean. ° :
Roland B. Molineaux Pronounced Guilt.
less of Murd:r of Mrs. Katharine
Adams.
New Yoi1K, November 12.—The Molis
neux jury has returnea a verdict of not
guilty, :
Although the jury was out aboit i wen-
ty-five minutes, they agreed on their ver-
asset ble the court. Amovg the firs
persons to enter the court room was As-
sistant District Attorney €8vorne, who
seemed to be nervous «8 hie waited tor
the verdict: Mohueux stood while the
jury was being polled and apparentiy he
wae not affected. tis attitude indicaied
that ne had prepared ‘himselt for any
verdict that might be given. When the
large crowd. outside the conrt room heard
what the verdict was a great shout went
up and three cheers for Molineux were
given, .
Lhe jury retired at 3:15. i
In exactly thirteen minutes after the
jury retired word was brou:ht to the
court room that a verdict had been reach-
ed, Court officers ehouted for order and
a hurry call was sent for Justice Lam-
bert. It was 3:45 when Justice Lambert
took his seat, Molineux, who had been
brought into court on the first notice
from the jury, sat calm and contident as
ever.
The old general was far more agitated
than his -on anc it was evident t at the
tuspense was very hard upon him,
‘Not guilty,” said the foreman, in re
ply to the formal inquiry, and Mohneux,
who had been standing to receive the
verdict, tank back in his chair.
There was a turst of appliue, but it
was speedily quelled by the court officers
Justice Lambert ordered the court clear-
ed and told the jurors to rea ain in their
seats until it was cleared. Then after
counsel for both sides had congratulated
each other and the jury and had thanked
the court Justice Lambert ordered the
formal diecharge of Molineux. A crowd
of least a 1 000 followed, cheering Gen-
court room,
From the criminal court building Moli-
neux went to the city prison
effects.
Molineux and two of his attorneys, he
About 3,000 persons, cheering and shout.
ing surrounded the carriage and greatly
delayed ite departure. Many people
waved handkerchiefs from the windows
in the street.
Cecil Molineux, after shaking hands
with his brother, stood weeping on the
steps of the Tombs, Molineux himself
was emiling and jubilant.
He was thus at liberty after spending
four years in prison, and being once con-
demned to death and twice placed on
trial for his life for the murder ot Mrs.
Katharine J. Adame.
From the Tombs, Molineux went to his
father’s home in Brooklyn, where he
was again cheered by a large crowd,
Government Proposes to Suppress La-
dronism in Certain Philippine
Provinces.
zal and Bulacan. A zone embrac ng these
provinces and surrounding Manila is the
scene of constanc petty and sometimes ge-
vious dicordere. Some armed bands,
some of them numbering two or three
hundred men, are operating in the de-
scribed district and have committed vari-
ous depredations. They find a eafe refuge
in the mountains.
The plan of the government contem-
plates securing the assistance of the mili-
tary, which hes been inactive since the
end of the insurrection, The extent of
the army’s participation in the work of
suppression depends upon developments.
Iti probable that the military authori-
ties will request the garrisons to protect
the more important towns, while the
constabulary conduct the field operations,
It is thought that martisl law, in a modi-
fied form, will be declared and the privi-
lege of the writ of habeas corpus suspend-
will secure to them what justly belongs to:
them and to this end Master Jones recom-
dict within ten minutes after leaving the |
eourt 10m. Noti¢e ‘was “immediately!
given, but 1t wok some minutes to re
eral Molineux and his son as they left the |
to get his |
Then accompanied by General |
entered a carriage and was driven away. |
Maxira, Nov, 10.—The government ig'
adopting vigorous measures to suppress
ladronism in the provinces of Cavite; Ri-'
ed in Cavite province, which has been the
home of the ladrones fcr ager.
Military contrcl of Cavite provicee is
not contemplated. It is intended that
the military and civil aunthorities shall
werk in conjunction. The belief is heid
that advantage has been tiken in some
parts of the islands of the complete inac-
tivity of the scldiere, and it is through
that the use of the army by the civil ac-
thorities will have a beneficial effoct.
The vigorous campaign against the la-
drones which has been condacted by
volunteers in Bulacan province has re-
sulted in driving many refugee bandits
into Rizal, where the campaign is now
opening,
General Davis is cc-operating with Gov.
Taft. He has strengthened the ga risons
in Rizal and is supporting and assisting
the rative constabluary, which is now
afield. The operations in the province
will commence shortly.
The dissenting native Catholics who last
week took possession of the chrreh at
Pandacan, Manila, have now surrendered
the edifice to the Roman church authori-
tiee. Other native dissenters + zed a
church near Cavite and held services there
yesterday. It is thought thut the ques-
tion of property rights involved in these
eeizares will be taken into court.
Women In Paris Streets.
It is quite a feature of Paris to see
streams of open carriages, private and
hired, taking folks for an after dinner
drive along the grand boulevards,
which are thronged with promenaders
and groups of people sitting outside
cafes talking. Now and again a car-
riage will stop to deposit its burden in
front of a cafe and return later, either
to this or another to which its occu-
pants have migrated. HI
With her husband a Frenchwoman
may go anywhere, and it is quite cus-
tomary for the very nicest French-
women to take coffee in the open air
outside a cafe and make this a-pleas-
ant meeting place for friends.—Ex-
change.
He Wouldn’t Split.
The tramp in the green goggles stood
before the door.
“Yes,” said the housewife kindly;
“you can have a good meal if you split
that wood.”
“Madam,” said the tramp in a pre-
cise grammatical manner, “I was born
and raised in Boston— But stop, shall
I tell you the sad, sad story of my
life?”
“Yes, yes.”
“When a youth in Boston, I was dis-
inherited for splitting an infinitive, and
since then (his voice broke) I have
vowed never to split anything, not
even the wood!”
“Sick ’im, Tige!”—Baltimore Herald.
No Consolation For Cracked China.
How many housekeepers there are
that can sympathize with the old Vir-
ginia lady who said to her friend on
finding a treasured old cup cracked by
a careless maid, “I know of nothing to
compare with the affliction of losing
a handsome piece of old china.” “Sure-
ly,” said the friend, “it is not so bad
a8 losing one’s children.” ‘Yes, it is,
for when your children die you do
‘have the consolation of religion, you
know.” i ,
Her Observation.
“Do you believe that monkeys can
talk like human beings?”
“No,” answered Miss Cayenne, “but
I have known human beings who could
chatter like monkeys.” — Washington
Star.
‘ Tact.
“What do you suppose is the secret
of Miss Bland’s social success?”
“She always remembers exactly what
to forget.”—Indianapolis News.
Regulars Dying trom Cholera.
MANILA, November 12.—Cholera made
its appearance yesterday among the men of
'| a detachment of the Fifth infantry which
is stationed here. Seven men have already
Qicd aud a number of others are seriously
ill. :
The detachment of the Fifth infantry in
| question had been placed on guard of the
Maraquina river, whence Manila receives
‘its water supply, as it was deemed neces-
:8ary to protect the stream from possible
\pollution. The cholera developed while
the men were on this duty. 2
It was believed the cholera had entirely
disappeared from Manila and its reappear-
| ance has caused a feeling of apprehension.
A DDITIONAL LOCALS
. — The man in the moon must certain-
ly have stock in the Bellefonte Elec tric
“Co.
——A new curb and gutter has been
placed in front of the Sands property on
High street. !
et eee AYA eee.
——Mrs. N. B. Spangler is recovering
from a very serious operation which was
performed in Baltimore last week.
ar Serine
——James Lowry broke a small hone in
his lefs wrist a day or so ago and he and
bis hatchet and saw are all having a rest.
— ee
—— The fruit evaporating plant in Cen-
tre Hall has been able to continue opera-
tions because of the arrival of a oar load
.of hard coal; -
rr fp ee —.
——Mrs. Mary Cox, of south Allegheny
street, is going to move to Altoona, where
her son Charles is working in the railroad
shops. She will sell her surplus house-
hold goods on Saturday afternoon at 2
o’clock.
m————— A reteset
——A week or so ago J. G. Carson, of
Half Moon, shipped a box of rather green
looking pears to this office, all prepaid and
bearing the advice to lay them away for
awhile. We followed the advice and suc-
ceeded in keeping them concealed until
within the past few days the tempting odor
and luscious look of the fruit has heen more
than we oan stand,and the pears, are verily,
melting away. And such fruit! Goodness,
the gardens of the gods couldn’t have pro-
duced more delectable produots.
—— ooo ———
——Benjamin Jackson had his hand
badly cut while cff-bearing in Rarick’s saw
mill, near Madisonburg, a few days ago.
——r age
——MTr. and Mrs. Chas Sheets, who left
Centre county eight years ago and have
heen living in Missouri and North Dakota,
are back to stay at Madisonburg.
eee
——~Col. W. Fred Reynolds and Dr. H.
M. Hiller came in from the Spruce Run
hunting preserve on Saturday night with a
2501b bear. They had been out fora few
day’s hunt.
ete
——Miss Mary Walter and Hezekiah
Walker, both of Boggs township, were
married at the Presbyterian parsonage at
Milesburg on Wednesday at 6:30 o’clock,
by the Rev. Walter F. Carson.
TT——ee
——The straw stack on the Shipley
farm in Union township caught fire in
some mysterious way on Sunday. Only
the most strenuous efforts of a hastily
formed bucket brigade saved the barn
from destruction.
ae
——Bellefonte lodge No. 33, K. T. cele-
brated the sesqui-centennial anniversary of
the initiation of George Washington, with
ao informal little spread; Tuesday evening.
Among those who responded to toasts were
Rev. W. H. Wharton, Col. W. F. Reeder,
Col. Jas. P. Coburn, Rev. Geo. I. Brown
and Jno. M. Dale.
—— ee
——With ‘“Uncle’’ Danny Williams as
keeper of the cuisine, Squire Orrie Nason
as grand trier-out of the food and general
bang-banger of the camp, John Stevens as
the principal ‘‘set-back’’ artist and .man
who knows where everybody else shot a
deer, Judd Williams .as chief equery and
bell ringer and ‘‘J?’ Bricker as supplier of
the provender, -F. H. Clemson, his brother
Clark of the Altoona Trust Co., and Hard
P. Harris are having a great time at
Nason’s commodious camp at the head of
Six-mile run, in the Alleghenies. Birds
and deer tracks are plenty as fleas in the
dog houses, hut the trouble has heen that
the party always saw the former when
they were after deer with rifles and the
latter when they were after birds with
shot guns. However, on Tuesday evening,
orders were issued to kill no more game
until the meat on hand—fresh pork, sausage
and beef—had heen eaten up. Its timeli-
‘mess will be appreciated when it is known
that up to that hour she nearest any one
of them had gotten to getting anything
wild was while listening to the ever recur-
ring story of how Pringléishot a deer with-
insight of the camp last year. Bob Morris
and Tom Beaver drove out to join the party
yesterday afternoon, so it is very likely
that some game will be hanging up in front
of the cabin—at least ‘within a "year or so.
OIL FOUND. IN CLINTON COUNTY.—For
months drillers have been at work on a
test well in the lower ‘end of the Bald
Eagle valley with the hope of proving the
theory, often “advanced, “that there is a
great natural ‘oil hasin east of the Alleghe- |:
nies. The well is on the Gummo farm and
since the beginning of operations numerous
signs have rewarded the drillers and given
rise to the hope that the deeper recesses of
the earth held more in store. Against
most discouraging conditions work was
kept up at the well until last week, when
oil was strock.
The Lock Haven Democrat of Saturday
publishes the particulars as follows :
The rumors that bave heen flving around
and the air of mystery ' that invested the
movements of the men: interested in the
well bave been set at rest by the positive
announcement that oil has been found. A
sample of the oil, about a gill, in a bottle
was brought to the Democrat office this
morning by County - Commissioner elect
Gummo, so that there is no room for doubs,
as the statements and the proofs have been
forthcoming. Sted
Ever since the drill reached a reasonable
depth there have been evidences that there
was oil in close proximity to the well.
The indications grew stronger and stronger
as the drill went deeper, but on the 15th
of October the. indications became a cer-
tainty in that the borings that were
brought to the surface were saturated with
an oily sabstance.
Portions of the borings were put through
the usual tests and the oil - was extracted
there from. The drill went a little deeper,
when the oil became more plentiful in
quantity. Drilling was continued, until
enough oil was secured to fill several bot-
tles. Five of these bottles weresent to Dr.
Hick’s friends in Canada, and other bottles
were sent to the interested parties.
Unfortunately some of the machinery
broke soon after the discovery was made,
which caused a cessation of drilling. As
soon as the necessary repairs can be made
drilling will be resumed. *
Since the drill has stopped, the hole has
filled with the lignid until it is nearly full,
thus showing that the drill may strike
the strong flow at any time.
The oil is of a good quality and is con-
sidered better than much of that which gen-
erally comes from other wells. Dr. Hicks,
who is an experienced oil man, states that
the quality of the oil is such that it will
command a high price. :
The well has been boarded over, so that
no one can get to it but the driller. It is
desired that all people refrain from visiting
the well, for if large crowds were to assem-
ble on the grounds it would delay opera-
tions. ;
As already published, it is the intention
to put down more wells, three at least.
These will be started before long.
The discovery of this much oil in the
Bald Eagle valley forcibly demonstrates
that there is an oil basin on this side of the
mountains that has heretofore marked the
lines for the oil field in the northwestern
part of the State. +
The discovery means also a great deal
for Clinton county. If a strong flow comes
soon in this well or in the other wells that
will be put down on these leased lands, a
great money making industry will be the
outcome. If gas is found, the cheapening
prices of fuel will meana great deal for the
residents of this city and county.
- The lands on the Gummo farm are leased
by the Tangascootac Oil and Gas company.
The stockholders are principally men in
Clinton and Lycoming counties and a few
men in Canada. iu
——The New York Tribune-Farmer of the
6th inst devotes its entire front page to
illustrations and the second page to an in-
teresting descriptive story of how farmers
are made in Pennsylvania. Of course the
subject is the experimental farm and sta-
tion at The Pennsylvania State College and
the Zribune’s view of its work is most ap-
preciative.
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—— Another decided improvement is be-
ing made at Garman's. The gallery en-
trance is being changed so that in the fu-
ture the gallery crowd will not enter the
main portion of the house at all and a
great annoyance will thus be obviated.
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——There will be a horse race at the
fair grounds on Thanksgiving afternoon
for the benefit of the Bellefonte hospital.
Grange’ Meeting.
Centre county Pomona Grange will
meet in ball of Bald Eagle Grange at
Milesburg Friday Nov. 21st 10 a. m.
This will be the last regular meeting for
this year we would like to havea full at-
tendance of fourth degree members and al}
fire insurance directors should be present
at this meeting 5th degree will be conferred
during the afternoon.
D. M. CAMPBELL, GEO. DALE,
Secy. Master.
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Lemont,
Rev. D. E. Hepler spent Monday at
Tyrone.
Mrs. Calvin Houtz, of Selinsgrove, is visit-
ing her many friends here,
Geo. W. Lonebarger had the bad luck to
lose a valuable cow on Wednesday.
Harry Wagner, has been making an im-
provement by having his corn house re-
built. .
William Mayes and family spent a few
pleasant days within the borders of our
town. i $0
Mrs. Blanche Williams, of Kylertown, is
visiting at the home of { Mrs. William Rishel,
of Oak Hall. .
‘Mr. and Mrs. William Zeigler are rejoice.
ing over the arrival of a great big daughter
last Wednesday.
Miss Frances Woodring, looking none the
worse for her stay, returned home this week
from Stormstown. :
E. K. Smith madea flying trip to Pitts-
burg this week and Geo. Hosterman, of
Boalsburg, managed his school. !
Andrew Gregg and family took election
day to make a pleasure trip to their old
home and friends in Centre Hall.
The rural mail carriers have their new
wagons now and they certainly are all that
could be desired tor convenience and style.
Mrs. George Jack and Mrs. Armstrong,
with the two sons of the latter, have returned
to their Nebraska home after a few months
sojourn in Centre county. :
J. N. Rishel and his men had a bit of il}
luck—while moving the clover huller the
other day, through mud and water. The
engine broke and did not get to work again
until Monday.
The Lemont M. E. church was re-opened
on Sunday evening and they are rejoicing
over their success in clearing up the whole
indebtedness. The edifice is greatly im-
proved with new paper and fresh paint.
The Modocs, after all their preparations for
a long stay in the fastness of the Alleghenies,
changed their calculations and came home
on Tuesday. They report a scarcity of
the kind of game that they were hunting.
Spring Mills.
Daniel Immel has on exhibition at the
postoffice a monstrous radish, measuring 25
inches in length, 19 inches in circumference
and weighing a fraction over 10 pounds.
C. E. Zeigler of the ‘‘hill is quite and ex-
tensive dealer in pianos, organs and musical
instruments. Last week he disposed of a
very handsome Milton piano to J. A. Greno-
ble residing a short distance above the vil-
lage. Of late Mr. Zeigler has disposed of
several pianos of this celebrated manufac-
ture. This instrument, by the way, musical
crities have pronounced high grade.
A very enjoyable family dinner party was
given by Mrs. C. C. Cummings on Tuesday
last, it being the anniversary of her fathers
80th birthday, Mr. Charles Miller, one of our
highly esteemed citizens. In addition to the
family, the guests present were M. B. Herring
and wife, David Burrel and wife, Mrs. Mag-
gie Ruhl, Mrs. Mary Grenoble, Mrs. J. H.
Hazel and Dr. D. M. Wolf. The table was
exquisitely set, artistically arranged, and
lavishly furnished with all the delicacies of
the season, to which the guests did ample
Justice. The occasion was a very enjoyable
one. Repartee and lively conversation ruled
the honr. Late in the afternoon, all the
guests retired to their respective homes,
having been delightfully entertained and
wishing Mr. Miller many returns of the day.
A surprise party at the residence of C. A.
Krape on Monday evening last, proved to be
a very enjoyable occasion. The party was
quietly and skillfully gotten up by Mrs.
Krape in honor of her husbands birthday,
and was very successfully accomplished. On
the arrival of the guests they were ushered
into the parlor and quietly seated to await
the arrival of Mr. Krape from his official
duties, he being our efficient postmaster. On
entering the parlor, Mr. Krape was astound-
ed at the sudden illumination, and the pres-
‘ence of his unexpected visitors. He was al-
most speechless. However, recovering from
his astonishment he greeted his friends in
the most cordial manner, and a very de-
lightful evening followed. The dining room
presented a most inviting appearance. The
table was beautifully decorated with flowers,
and profusely furnished with delicacies and
viands of the choicest character. After being
delightfully entertained, at an early hour
the company retired, wishing Mr. Krape
many returns of the day, and complimenting
Mrs. Krape on her elegant and skillfully
managed surprise party. The following
guests were present. J. K. Bitner and wife,
‘T. M. Gramley and wife, Miss Alice Neese,
Dr. Braucht, Samuel Condo, C. P. Long. R.
G. Kennelley, O. T. Corman, W. 8, Messers.
H. F. Rossman, C. J. Finkle, J. F. Rearick,
Rev. Haven, C. E. Royer, John Smith,
Jeremiah Condo, W. O. Gramley and Wm.
Smith.
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