A Bellefonte, Pa., January 20, 1905. EE ————————————— ?. GRAY MEEK, - - - Eprror EE ———————————— Terms or SusscrirrioN.—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to subscribers at the following rates : Paid strictly in advance.................... Paid before expiration of year. Paid after expiration of year. Ssm—— son ms om Our Judas— Faced President. The gratifying information comes from Washington that President ROOSEVELT is opposed to the curtailment of the repre- sentation of the South in Congress and the electoral college. To Judge THOMAS C. : JoNEs, of Alabama, whom he recently ap- pointed to the Federal beuch on the rec- ommendation of BOOKER WASHINGTON, be said on Sunday: ‘I am opposed to any legislation cutting down the representation of the Southern States in Congress and the Electoral College.”” He is preparing to ‘‘work”’ the South during his coming tour in that section. He wants ovations and will resort to any sort of fraud or subter- fuge to get them. In tbe appointment of CRUM to the of- fice of collector of the port of Charlesion, South Carolina, and in the discontinuance of a postoffice in another Southern town for the reason that the community would not consent to the service of a disreputable negress as postmistress, President ROOSE- VELT raised the race issue. His idea was that if hecould create such bitterness in the South as would solidify that section for the Democracy he wonld be assured of the solid North and the election. It was. a treasonable as well asa contemptible operation but it achieved the purpose. “With the menace of a race war hovering over the country the solid North voted for ROOSEVELT and his election became a na- tional crime. But now that his purpose in raising the race issne has heen achieved the President is willing to conciliate the section whose safety he sacrificed in order that public sentinient may welcome him to a hos- pitality which he will first abuse and then betray. He will go to the South in the Spring while the echo of his declaration against theabsurd proposition of the im- possible MORRELL, of Philadelphia, to un- justly ‘curtail the representation is still reverberating in the hills, and he will accept courtesies and hospitalities like a mendicant and within four years he will again be playing on race prejudices for personal or political advantage. —We can see nothing unnatural in Mr. BRYAN’'S warm commendation of the sen- timents propounded in President ROOSE- VELT'S message. He wouldn’t be the great statesman tbat he is were he to fail to see and recognize good. Let us tell you right bere, however, that Mr. BRYAN will be none the less prompt to rebuke the Pres- dent when he fails to carry ont the poli- cies which he advocates so promisingly and that time will speedily come, or we are very much mistaken in our man. ————————r —We would really like very much to make sonie remarks about the Bellefonte doctors, their charges for smallpox cases, vaccination and their telephone troubles, but they have so often reminded us that it is in violation of their code of etiquette to have their names mentioned in the newspaper in connection with their pro- fession that we really feel like pleasing them this time, at least. —There is some consolation in knowing that personally the distinguished editor of the Philadelphia Press would clean the rascals out of Harrisburg in a minute, but that doesn’t excuse his paper from wast- ing its injections of courage in Jor FoLk, of Missouri. Jor will do all he can, so let us bave the Press guns trained on Harrisburg. The range is shorter there than at Jefferson City. ——Rumor has it that Judge Love is making ous a list of the Republican ANNA- NIASES hereabouts, and belonging to the State Machine, which he intends keeping for future use. In this, ramor must certain ly be wroug. Judge LOVE has but one clerk at work now. ——The Delaware Couuty Democrat, published by our old friend HENRY FRY- SINGER, Esq., has been increased in size, _ beautified with an entire new dress of type, aud made doubly worthy the support of every Democrat within that county. Mrs. Chadwick Got Gems by the Peck. CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 15.—Investiga- tion of the charge that Mrs. Cassie L. Cbadwick smuggled into this country large quantities of diamonds, gems and jewelry has developed the absolate fact that the woman dealt in precious stones to an almost fabulous extent. A statement was made to-day by Col- _ lector of Customs. Leach that considerably more than $250,000 worth of precious stones handled hy Mrs. Chadwick had heen found, and is is expected that nearly orall of $1,000,000 worth of jewelry will he nucovered hefore the secret service men tini=h their investigations. While the government is ouly interested in seeing that duty is paid ob all the stuff broughs over from Earope, a large pars of which is thought to have been smuggled into this ocouvsry, all the information secured by the officers will be placed as the disposal of Receiver Loesser, and he wili be able to realize thousands of dollars for the creditors of the woman. Collector Leach declared to-lay that Mrs. Chadwick peobably bas had in her possession 1.ore precious stones than the combined stock of any swo jewelry stores in Obio. And she did nos use many of shem ae collateral. Most of these gems ‘were given to friends. ‘Is is no exaggeration to say that the woman handled saphires, pearls, rubies and emeralds by the peck, while the rar- est diamonds came into her possession. She was an expert, and there isn’t a cheap stone in the lot,”’ said Collector Leach. There will be no immediate seizure of the gems. The persons holding them bave been notified, and many of them will be willingly surrendered. State Railroads. HARRISBURG, January 14.—Major Isaac B. Brown, secretary of internal affairs, in his forthcoming report on the railroads of the State, will say that the 158 railway corporations reporting to him as doing bus- iness in Pennsylvania represent a capitali- zation of $3,683,000,000, a sum greater than the assessed valuation of all taxable real estate in the State. These roads oper- ate 28,863 miles of line, of which over 11,000 miles are within the limits of the State. During the year they carried 268,- 000,000 passengers, and hauled 563,000,000 tons of freight to the markets of the world. To do this it required 14,545 locomotives and 598,072 freight cars. Of the tonage of freight 36,000,000 were agricultural; 11,- 500,000. animal products, 347,000,000 the products of mines; 29,000,000 the products of forests; 96,000,000 from fac- tories; 14,000,000 of merchandise, and 28,- 000,000 of miscellaneous productions. On the pay roll of these corporations were 407,998 persons and they were paid $264,842,523. The revenue from the trans- portation of passengers was $153,000,000; the freight earnings were $444,500,000; other earnings $12,000,000, and income from other sources $65,000,000. The expen- ditures were $605,250,000, and from the surplus dividends amounting to $59,000,- 000 were paid to the stock holders. Railway capitalization during the year increased $83,000,000, while 516 miles of new road have been constructed and 674 new locomotives added to the equipments. There was an increase in the number of passengers carried of over 7,000,000, an in- crease of income of $20,000,000, andean in- orease in disbursements of $36,000,000. ADDITIONAL LOCALS. ——Caurtin station, on the Bald Eagle Valley railroad, was opened for all kinds of traffic yesterday. ——Last week Mr. A. N. Finkle pur- chased the Evans’ homestead, near Spring Mills, paying $7,000 for it. ———Mr. Robert F. Hunter is confined to his home, on east Linn street, witha se vere attack of muscular rheumatism. ——Teachers local institute for district No. 5 will be held at Unionville, Friday and Saturday, Febuary 10th and 11th. -—Clayton J. Grenninger, miller in the Centre Hall rolling mill, has leased the mill at Beech Creek and will move there in the spring. ——Ex-Judge A. O. Furst went to Phil- adelphia, last Saturday, to enter a hospital for treatment. He was accompanied by Mrs. Furst. ——While chopping wood, one day last week, John Confer, son of P. A. Confer, of Millheim, had the misfortune to cus a big gash in his foot. ——Mr. Harry Swartz, of near Old Fort, bas decided to leave Centre county, and in the spring will move to Northumberland, where he will engage in farming. —Mr. H. W. Hafer, of White Deer, bas leased the Coburn hotel and will take possession April 1st. The retiring land- lord, Mr. Eckert, will move to Wood ward. ——Mr. and Mrs S. W. Sigmund, of Sa- lona, have issued invitations for the marc- riage of their daughter, Miss Anna Cath- arine to Mr. William F. Murphy, on Wed- nesday, February 1st. ——Mr. and Mrs Harry E. Beck, of Wilkinsburg, both well known in Belle- fonte from having formerly resided here, are rejoicing over the arrival of a hoane- ing big baby boy in their home. —— The Bellefonte lodge of Heptasophs will hold their annual banquet at the Brant house this evening. Prominent visitors from other parts of the State are expected as guests of the local lodge. ——The residence and store of Mr. James Stine, on Thomas street, and the house of Wm. Love on Allegheny street, were thor- oughly fumigated, Tuesday and Wednes- day, and the smallpox quarantine lifted. ——Benjamin Boob, of Penn township, who some time ago was badly injured by the bursting of a fly wheel at the Laurelton Lumber company’s plans at Laurelton, bas been awarded $2,190.80 damages by a Union county jury. ——1If you want an evening of rare en- tertainment go and hear the ‘‘Chicago Lady Entertainers,” in Petriken hall, Friday evening, January 27th. Single admission 35 aud 50 cents; reserved seats, 150. extra. Course tickets for the remain- ing three entertainments, $1.20. ——Richard Bartlett met with an un- fortunate accident, Tuesday evening. He rode out to Coleville on the Bellefonte Cen- tral train and as it slowed up near the engine house he started to get off. In some way the car door blew shut and canght the middle finger of his left hand severing it at the first joint as neatly as if done with a knife. ——The amateur talent of Clearfield is preparing to give a minstrel performance aud among the soloists we see George Bay- ard listed. Of course we all know here that George has a voice, but it appears from the following item from the Public Spirit, of Clearfield, that they are finding it ont over there too: ‘“The Y.M. C. A. rooms were crowded yesterday to hear the address by Rev. J. R. Zeigler, of Lock Haven, and all were very much pleased with the address. One of the enjnvahle features of the service was’ the solo by Georze D. Bavard entitled *‘Just for To- day.” He has a very fine voice and all appreciated his help in the meetivg. Last night he favored the people of the Luth- eran. church with a solo ‘‘Face to Face’ and all hope that he may be often heard in town as he bas a remarkable voice.’ ——Go and see the Chicago Lady En- tertainers in Petriken ball, next Friday evening. SRS rreee— i ——The coal mines of the Lehigh Valley company in the Suow Shoe district are now all being operated on fall time. — Tg — With a snicide on Fiiday in Lock Haven and a murder as Mill Hall the same evening Clinton couaty is fast forg- ing into the frout ranks of prominence. ——There bas been a family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hall, in Milesburg, this week. The children who came home were Frank H. Hall and wife, of Jersey City, N.J.; H. C. Hall and wife of Snow Shoe, and Elwood S. Hall, of Osce- ola. re mene ——One of the prettiest and most artistic calendars for the New Year that we have yet seen is one presented by our good friend J. 8. McCargar, the indefatigable and suc cesssfal representative of the Equitable Life Ins. Co. Like the company and its agent, the calendar would be very hard to beat, even if any one would imagine that that could be done. ——Quite a nice little unoteof encoor- agement was received from Mr. John G. Womeldorf, the builder of wagons and carriages as Loganton, on Wednesday, and we want to say right here that if he turns out the work from his factory as promptly as he pays for his paper the people of Sugar valley are never kept waiting. LR ——Remember tonight will be the only appearance tbis season of the “Mary Ann Johnson Concert company,’”’ and if you wané to hear the best of old-fashioned songs sung in the sweet, old-fashioned way, as only the above company can sing them, you will have to go to the Presby- terian chapel this evening. Admission only 25 cents. he th —-J. Harris Hoy expects to hold the big public sale of the year on a date in March yet to be fixed. He expects to sell all the horses, stock and implements used on three of the Reynolds’ farms at Rock View because after this spring he will rent the farms he has been operating himself and confine his attention strictly to his dairy business. rl A Lh ——An idea of how much money goes up in smoke annually may be had from Deputy Collector REES' annual ie port, which shows that last year the swen ty factories in the sixth division of the twelfth district of Pennsylvania mau ufac- tured 5,084,000 cigars. Add to this. the immense number imported into the district and average the price at five cents each and you will get figures that will stagger you. The government revenue from cigars mana factured in this division, alone, amounted to $15,252.00. ar ——— re { ELYy—CRAIN.—A somewhat belated wedding notice is that of Mr. Charles H. ELY, of Valparaiso, Ind., and Miss Mar- garetta Crain, of Philipsburg, whose mar- riage occurred at the Christian parsonage in that place, January 5th, Rev. J. H. ©. Smith officiating. Following the ocere- mony a reception was held at the home of the groom’s mother. The groom is one of Valparaiso’s most estimable young men, while the bride is one of Philipsburg’s most charming and accomplished young women, she having taught several years in the public schools of that place. Mr. and Mrs. Ely took a honeymoon tour to Chicago after which they returned and went to housekeeping in Valparaiso. ISHLER—RAMSEY.—Mr. Harry E. Ishler and Miss Mary R. Ramsey were married at noon, Thursday of last week, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Ramsey of Pleasant Gap. Sixty guests were present to witness the cere- mony which was performed by Rev. J. T. Stoneoypher, of Boalshurg. Miss Emma Ishler, a sister of the groom, was brides- maid, and Mr. Jacob Stamm officiated as groomsman, while Miss Mabel Ishler played the wedding march. KILLED IN A GRAHAM MINE. —James Stratton, Sr., of Philipsburg, was killed by a fall of rock while working alone in a mine at Grabam, last Wedn esday evening. He was aged about 55 years and is sar- vived by his wife and an adopted child; also by two brothers and one sister, Evans, of Cuba Mines; Rufus, of Wilkes-Barre, and Mrs. Geo. Harkless, of Graham. Mr. Stratton was a gentleman who was highly respected by all who knew him. He was born in Clarion county, but had resided near Philipsburg for quite a number of years. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, at 2 o’clock. S——— AA renee NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED.—Dr. Geo. 4 L. Potter Post No. 261, of Mileshurg, last week installed the following officers for the ensuing year: Commander, A. 8. Smith; senior vice commander, John I. Gingher; | junior vice commander, H. L. MocMallen; chaplain, Thomas Wilson; surgeon, Joseph T. Swyres; quartermaster, P. H. Haupt; adjutant, A. G. Rager; officer of the day, J. G. McKinley; officer of she guard, Joseph Sellers; trustee, James McMullen; delegate to the Department encampment, | Jobun I. Gingher; alternate, H. L. Me- Mallen. ——e SKATING AT HECLA PARK.—On account of the fine skating at Heola Pari the Cen- tral R. R. of Pa, will, commencing at once and nntil farther notice, sell special excur- sion tickets from Bellefonte to Heola Park and return for parties of 10 or more persons at rate of 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. 50-3-3¢ J. W. GEPHART, Supt. centennial why should not only the students, patrons and friends of the Academy join heartily in such an enterprise but every public spirited citizen as well ? ARE You GOING TO JOIN THE MOVE- MENT ?—The approaching centennial an- niversary of the Bellefonte Academy makes it most desirable that that historic institu- tion appear at its best next June. transformation that has already been male in the buildings is suffici ent to warrant a feeling of pride in their appearance after a century of work and progress, but the grounds. Ah! there’s the place where much must be done ere the crowds of old students come back from all parts of the country to participate in the festivities next June. The There has been much argument of plans for raising sufficient money to beautify the grounds and the concensus of opinion seems to be that it would be easiest and most satisfactory to giveall the old students of the Academy an opportunity to consrib- ute to the movemens. Accordingly, on the 1st of February, the newspapers of Bellefonte will open a popular sabscription column, where each and every contribution will be listed weekly. Itis hoped thas there will be a generous {response and that she first will be sufficiently large to for- tell the success of the plan. While there will be no limit to the amount of individ- ual contributions it is hoped that all will feel able to give a dollar, at least. it every old stadeut of the Academy in the county were to give a dollar there would be a sufficient amount raised in In fact, no time. Remember, this contribution list is open to every one and we would be very glad to hear from all who feel disposed to help a movement that has such an estimable ob- ject. The walks must be changed, the front campus graded properly and the rear cam- pus terraced aud sodded and a suitable stone wall built at its base. tben could be made that would givea beautiful, attractive and pleasing effect; and the whole campus improvement would provide the inspiring environment that the Flower heds new Academy needs and deserves for the celebration in June. Now, The following are arguments which should appeal to all: The centennial life of educational use- fulness of the Academy which boasts of hundreds of successful men and women in every walk of life, who laid the founda- sions of their success in this worthy insti- bution. Its influence for culture and refinement which bas ever prevailed in the cor- manity. Its industrial character—for it has not only saved many men in this vicinity the expense entailed by placing children in good hoarding preparatory schools away from home, but it has brought money into this town year after year through the boarders who have sought and obtained an education in our Academy. This money has beén spent hereiand thereis scarcely a business house in the town and very few professional men who have not reaped a financial benefit through the expenditure of this money. The more attractive we make the Academy as to buildings and grounds, the more students will be secured to spendjtheir money here. Now, the imposing building which has been built up since the fire has risen like a sphinx from the ashes without a cent of contribution from the public. one will be asked to contribute for the erection of the building but surely every- body will be glad to reward the faithful- ness of the old Academy, as she is abouns to celebrate her 100th anniversary, by contributing their little offering of good will in order to provide a fund for the development of the grounds into a condi- tion of which no one need be ashamed, and all may be proud. And no re QA rere. THE W. C. T. U. Course.—If you want an evening of refined entertainment you must go and hear the ‘‘Chicago Lady Euntertainers,”’ in the third of the W. C. T. U. Star course entertainments, in Petri- ken ball, Friday, January 27th. Every number on their most difficult program is agem. F. I, Hannum, chairman of the Sheridan (Pa.) course entertainments, says of them: ‘They made a tremendous hit. I’ve been connected with entertainment conrses for fifteen years and I never secured a bet- ter attraction. excellent—smooth, well balanced. As for the reading, many of us have heard the best readers now on the The quartette work was shaded, evenly American platform. All agree that in perfect naturalness and charm Estelle M. Clark heads the procession, Mercer bas the most fascinating contralto voice it has ‘ever been my good fortune to hear. to insure the success of next year’s course than all of the previous numbers pas to- gether.” Bessie M. This entertainment has done more v —ee— 3 A SLEDDING PARTY.—Thursday even- ng of last week a jolly party of young people from Hunter's Park took a sled ride to Zion where they spent a very merry evening at the home of Miss Clara Gentzel. | In the party were Misses Nancy Hender- son, Anna Tressler, Eva Bathgate, Bertha Johnson, Bertha Henderson, Nettie Lutz, Nellie Marshall, Mary Bodle, Eva Marshall and Carrie Miller, of Bellefonte, and Messrs. Boyd Tressler, Harry Roan, Woomer, Samuel Tressler, John Fauuon, Harry Smeltzer, William Witmer, Harry Woomer and Robert Ti essler. Oliver Witmer, Andrew Shivery, Perey ——"'Lincoln Day’’ will this year he cel- ebrated at the State College on Monday, February 13th, owing to the 12th, the an- niversary of Lincoln’s birth, being Sunday. ‘The orator of the day will be Hon. L. A. Watres, of Scranton. THE RESIGNATION OF DR. ‘HOLLOWAY. —Thouogh it can scarcely be said that the resignation of the Rev. Dr. H. C. Holloway as pastor of St. John’s Lutheran charch of this place, was an entire surprise, when he announced the voluntary severance of pas- toral relations to his congregation, at the conclusion of the morning service on Sno- day, they were most unprepared 60 hear it. Dr. Holloway had in reality been consider- ing the step for a year or more and carried it into exeontion at the time he regarded moss suitable. The profound manifestations of sorrow that were heard on all sides was evidence of the sincerity of the regret of those present at the service and while the loss to the con- gregation of St. Jobn’sis known bess to themselves, to the church world in general we are bappy to say that Dr. Holloway’s service is to be in no way suspended. The severance of his pastoral relations neither means his retirement from active minis- terial work nor his removal from Belle- foote. He expects to make his home here among the people who admire his many pleasing personalities and respect his Chris- tian character. His time will be given to literary efforts for which he has always had a decided taste and to general work in theology. He is a director of the Theo- logical Seminary at Gettysburg, a member of the examining board of the Synod and will hea delegate to the general Synod of the Lutheran church to meet in Pitts- burg next spring. Dr. Holloway is a gentleman whose place will be hard to fill in the Lutheran church in this place. Though mature in years and correspondingly rich in knowledge he is so young in spirit as to be a most genial, companionable man; being in touch with all classes and in active sympathy with every public movement. FARMER'S INSTITUTE PROGRAM.—Fol- lowing is the program for the farmer’s institute to be held at Hublersburg, Mon- day and Tuesday, January 30th and 31st, under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture: MONDAY AFTERNOON, Music. Prayer—Rev. H. I. Crow,’ Hublersburg. “The Value of Farm Manure and How to Retain it.”—Prof. Wells W. Cooke, Washington. “Corn Culture.”—Z. T. Cure, Jermyn, Lacka" wanna County, Pa. MONDAY EVENING. Music. Query Box. Recitation—Miss Lilla Deitrich, Hublersburg. “ThelEffect of Feed on the Quantity and Quality of Milk.”—Prof. Cooke.” Music. Recitation.—Miss Pearl Hoy, Hublersburg. “The Wife's Share.”’—Hon. Thomas J. Philips, Atglen, Chester county, Pa. TUESDAY MORNING. Music. Query Box, “Lime.”—Hon. Thomas J. Philips. “Commercial Fertilizers: Their Nature and Use.” —Dr. J. W. Lee, Hublersburg; Mr. M., J. Yearick, Hublersburg, and Mr. Z. T. Cure. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. Music. : Query Box. ‘‘Handling Mills, and Butter Making.’ —Prof. Cooke. “The Farmer should be a Business Man.”—J. H. Beck, Hublersburg; W. B. Rumberger, Hub- lersburg, and Hon. Thomas J. Philips. TUESDAY EVENING. Music. Query Box. ‘ Renewed Fertility: How to Get It.”’— Hon. Thos. . Philips. Recitation,—Miss Verna Allison, Hublersburg. “Education to the Farmar a Necessity.”—Z. T. Cure. Recitation.—Miss Ethel Miller, Hublersburg, Music and adjournment. te K. G. E. OFFICERS.—Bellefonte Castle, No. 357, Knights of the Golden Eagle, Tuesday evening, installed the following officers for the ensning year: P. C., Christ Young; N. C., Howard Stover; V. C., L. R. Poorman; H. P., Stuart Fleck; V. H., Ber- nard Stover; M. of R., E.E. Ardery;C. of E., William Ott; K. of E., L. H. Wian; 8. H., Harry Johnson; W. B., A. Lukenbach; W. S., Samuel Hazel; Evs.,, R. H. Wood- ring; Esq., J. Marks; 1st Grand, Wm. San- day; 20d Grand, H. Stine, representative to Grand Castle, Thomas Hazel. A DELIGHTFUL CONCERT Co.—Such is the verdict of all who have heard the Itha- ca Conservatory of Music Concert company, which will appear in the Lutheran church, Monday evening, January 30th, ander the auspices of the Luther League. The Allen- town City Chronicle pays them this tribute: ‘A concert of merit was given last even- ing by the Ithaca Concert company. The audience overtaxed the seating capacity of the anditorium, and many were glad even for standing room. Every number of the excellent program was loudly encored, The Ithaca Conservatory of Music has won laurels in our city.”’ —e PP ——Snyder Tate, the ice wan, is now nursing aout on his head and a badly brais- ed body, owing to a run-away of his team, Monday noon. the horses frightening at a dog as they were being driven past the Collin’s row, near the Bellefonte furnace. —————r eee es— —— Daring the past year, according to the returns of the registration assessors in all’ the precincts of the county except three, there have heen just 855 births and 417 deaths within the county, and yet they claim Centre’s population is deoreas- ing. ——Franklin Beck, father of Mrs Harry Douty, of Wolf’s Store. died at his home in Carroll, Clinton county, Monday afs er- noon, after a lingering illness. 11 1 WALKER. —Mrs. Margery Walker, wid- ow of the late Jacob Walker, died at the home of her son-in-law, Philip Resides, in Boggs township, last Sanday morning. De- ceased was 86 years of age and is survived by one son, Milliken, and three daughters, Mrs. Philip Resides, Mrs. D. Poorman and Mrs. Cyrus Lucas. The funeral was held on Tuesday, interment heing made in the Messiah eemetery. ' HALDERMAN.—Mr. John Halderman died at his home at Wallace Run, this county, at 2 o'clock Wednesday . afternoon of last week, of diseases incident to old age, he having passed his 83rd milestone. Deceased was a member of Company B, 148th Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, and served through the war. He was the father of eight children, all of whom sar- vive. Interment was made Friday after- noon at 1 o'clock, in Houserville grave yard, Rev. David Davis officiating. I I Ii ForCEY.—Mrs. David Forcey died at her bome in Philipsburg, January 10th, of heart failure, after an illness of three months. Deceased’s maiden name was Miss Mary A. Milton, of Huntingdon coun- ty, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Milton. Had she lived until May 13th next she would bave been 71 years of age. She was married to David Forcey, Sep- tember 26th, 1861, and to their union two children were born, William and M. I. Forcey, both living in Philipsburg. She is also survived by her husband. The funeral was held on Friday from her late home, Rev. G. D. Pennypacker officiating. I bois I MILLER.—-James Worth Miller, who died in Altoona, Tuesday night of last week, was born near Graysville, Huntingdon county, June 28th, 1846. He moved to Altoona twenty-seven years ago and went to work in theshops for the Pennsylvania railroad company. He was taken sick last April and gradually grew worse until his death last week. Mr. Miller was a mem- ber of the Pennsylvania Railroad Relief association. He was a musician of some note and at onetime played in the Cisi- zens’ band, of Altoona. He is survived by his wife and three sons, W. L. and John L., of Altoona, and Charles, of Clairton, Pa. He is also survived by three sisters: Mrs. John Giles, of Petersburg; Mrs. Thomas Jamison, of Spring Mills, this county, and Mrs. G. W. Bailey, of Downs, Kan. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, at 2.30 o’clock, interment being made in the Fairview cemetery. Bool DEATH OF HERMAN LoNG—Death as all times is sad but it is doubly so when its icy band is laid on one in youth’s prime and who Lad promiseof a bright future ahead of him, as was the case with Mr. Herman Long, who died at the home of his mother, near Boalsburg, at 4 o’clock lass Saturday morning, of tuberculosis of the lungs. For several years Mr. Long bad heen in the employ of the Westing- house company, at Pittsburg, but early lass spring, on account of failing health, he was compelled to give ap his job and return to the old hearthstone. tenderly cared for during the remaining days, of his life but nothing could stem the inevitable result of that dread dicease with which he was afflicted. Deceased would have been 26 years old on the 4th of February, had he lived. He is survived by a wife, his mother, one sis- ter and a balf-brother. The funeral was held at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning, the services being conducted by Rev. A. A. Black, of the Boalshurg Reformed chareh, of which deceased was a member. Mr. Long was a member of the Boalsburg lodge I. O. O. F., which had charge of the fu. neral at the grave and fellow members of which acted as pall-bearers. Interment was made in the cemetery at Boalsburg. I I I W. Scorr WILSON.—W. Scott Wilson, who willbe remembered by many of the WATCHMAN readers as a former M. E. minister when, in the latter 70’s he was stationed at Curtin, this county, died in the station house, Altoona, Sanday morn- ing, about 8 o’clock, of heart failure. Mr. Wilson had been picked up on the street Saturday night and locked up on the charge of intoxication. The remains were given in charge of undertaker Lafferty, who prepared them for burial after which they were taken to the home of the de- ceased’s brother, Henry R. Wilson, from where the funeral took place. W. Scott Wilson was horn a Wilmore, Cambria county, April 20, 1854. He was educated in that town, converted as the age of 15 and three years later was ordained to the ministry and in 1873 was admitted in- to full membership in the Central Penn- sylvania conference. He filled charges on the Williamsport circus, at Sinnema- honing, Loyalsock, Curtin, Clearfield, Hountzdale and Osceola, retiring from the active ministry in 1882. The deceased had a remarkable career for one of his years and few have had the opportunities that had been presented {0 him to make a name for himself. He was a brilliant, flnent talker, and a man of more than usual intellect and was regard- ed as oue of the best literary and well read men in this section of the State. He was a moss able writer of prose and poems and numerous writings of his found their way — into the metropolitan journals and” the local papers, many of his writings having been published in the WATcEMAN. His career as a newspaper man was varied and began in the late 80s, when he did some writing for the Altoona Times and other local papers. Later, and early in the '90’s. he established the Altoona Blade, a lit- erarv paper which suspended publication after a few issmes. He then did writing for the Harrisburg Telegram and when the Free Lance was published he was the chief of ite writing staff. In more recent years, during the pablication of the Daily and Sunday News, he was its editor. His last regular newspaper work was done on the Johnstown Journal about a year ago, since which time he frequently wrote poems for publication in the city papers. His wonderful vocabulary and use of the Eng- lish lavgnage promised him a bright futare in the newspaper world, but his continued dissipation wrecked bis careery and life aud bronght him to.an untimel end. He was married in Philadelphia and is survived hy two sous and two daugh- ters, whose whereabouts are unknown, He was
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