Hicks' FEBRUARY FORECASTS.—Rev. Irl D. Hicks in his forecast for February, predicts all sorts of weather conditions, ranging from warm with thunder showers to zero cold with blizzard conditions. He says: The first storm period embraces the 1st to the 6th, having its centre on the 3rd. The moon in conjunction with earth and sun, or at new moon on the 4th, and the Yulean influence united, will be chief causes of disturbances at this time. Falling barometer, rising temperature, shifting winds to southward, and growing clvudiness will begin in western parts early in this period. As these conditions move eastward, rain, turning to snow over northerly sections, may be expected pro- gressively from the 3d to the 5th. But by the time eastern extremes have the storm conditions, all regions west of storm areas will have higher barometer and cold, clearing weather. These anti-storm con- ditions will spread eastward to the Atlantic before the oncoming of the next storm period. The second storm period, reactionary, is centtal on the 8th and 9th. The moon on the celestial egunator and in apogee will quicken and excite the Vulcan influence at this time. On and touching the 8th look for reassion to much warmer, with possible thunder aud rain southward. Rain will turn into squalls of wind and snow in many sections by the 9th to 10th, followed in all western parts by rapid change to high barometer and cold unhappy weather, storm and change will reach your longitude in due time. Don’t kick, friend, if these weather trains reach your station a few hours early or late. The third storm period, regular, is from the 12th to the 16th, the moon at first quarter and north declina- tion, added to the vulcan equinox, being the disturbing causes. A marked atmospheric depression will start in the west early in this period, and along with this low barometer look for prompt and vigorous storms of rain and snow to spread eastward during 13th’ to 16th. A rising barometer and Febroary eold wave will follow, touching most parts before the anti-storm conditions dissappear to the east. The fourth storm period, reactionary, is central on 19th, 20th and 21st. The causes bearing on it are, earth's vernal equinox, Vulcan reactionary, and moon at full, in perigeeand on the celestial equator. The moon will also be atan eclipse node on the 19th. The probabilities are that the first of a series of West India storms will appear in the waters adjacent to the gulf regions at this period. Let all concerned note this prediction. Gales and violent tidal waves will touch many coasts exposed to such storms,in many parts of the globe. The bar- ometer will drop to low reading over most parts of the country, and general rain and snow will visit the country within sixty hoursof 6 o'clock p. m. on the 16th. High gales and a sweeping blizzard out of, and over the northwest, should be counted im- minent probabilities, all followed by high barometer and far-reaching cold wave. The fifth storm % period, regular, is central on the 26th and covers the 24th. Earth and Vulcan equinoxes, with the moon at last quarter and extreme south declination, are the disturh- ing factors. By the close of Feburary,conflicts between boreal and equinoctial forces naturally prodnce weather ‘‘irritation,”’ constantly including spits and squalls of rain and snow. Such tendencies will be decidedly increasing during the last four days of the month. The barometer will fall, and wide storm areas of rain and snow will make transits over the country during the 26th, 27th and 28tk. While the storms are stil) in progress in central and eastern sections, high barometer and clearing, eold weather will be pressing to the rear out of the west and north. eae A WoRbD IN TIME.—Tonight the Chicago Lady entertainers will appear in Petriken ball and we want to advise all who love a real, high class entertainment to go. It is not often that the WATCHMAN takes the position of advising its readers to attend an entertainment, but this one is so fine that we feel that the regret of those who miss i$ will be great. Tickets are now on sale at Sheffer’s grocery. General admission will be 50 ots. Reserved seats can be secured by holders of course tickets by the pay- ment of 15 ots. Lemont. This town is having an epidemic of chicken POX now. Mrs. Lavina Houser, who has been very ill the last week, is improving slowly. Frank Osman, the head janitor of the State College, was on the sick list the fore part of this week. Rev. Houser, a minister of the United Christian church, visited at the home of Chas. W. Whitehill, Wednesday. C. D. Houtz and wife enjoyed a very pleasant visit at the hospitable home of Jacob Shuey, last Wednesday. Two sled loads of people from town drove over to Pine Grove Mills, last Friday even- ing, and had a real pleasant time at the home of William Glenn. The protracted meeting at Houserville is well attended and the interest taken is good. It is sincerely hoped that there will be much good done before it closes. George Jordon moved from the Wolf farm west of State College, Tuesday, to James Thompson’s farm at Centre Farnace, which he intends farming the coming year. Harvey Shuey came to the conclusion that he would take unto himself a wile so he and Miss Fanupie Fogleman hied themselves off to Centre Hall, Wednesday of last week, und hud the Rev. J. F. Shultz say the necessary words to make them man and wife. Pine Grove Mention. Mr. Pearson is visiting his friends over in the Kishacoquillas valley. Ross Gilliford, of Altoona, spent Sunday greeting his chums hereabouts. hi William Young, of Fairbrook, spent Sun. day with his parents at Milesburg. Mr. Geo. Baldwin, of Chicago, is bere for a brief stay among friends of his youth. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tressler, of Oak Hall, visited friends at Rock Springs, over Sunday. J. C. Struble, Mrs. W. H. Marts and D. W. Miller and wife spent Saturday in Belle- fonte. Frank Graham, of Stone valley, was shak- ing hands with his old chums here on Mon- day evening. Mr. C. H. Marts has purchased the old Hammer home, on Main street, and will occupy it in the spring. Mr. Joseph Johnson is nursing his right thumb which he got too close to a buzz saw. Tt was almost severed from his hand. The snug sum of $40 was realized at the social held at G. W. Homan’s, last Thurs- day, by the Ladies Aid society of Pine Hall. Frank Oburn and William Randolph, two of the most successful farmers over in the Stone creek region, dined at the St. Elmo on Friday. Maggie Swabb Gearhart with her little daughter Pearl, came from Illinois last week and is at her parental home, F. W. Swabb’s, near town. A. O. Tyson is visiting his son-in-law, W. H. Knarr, who is superintendent of a large creamery at Greensburg and who is getting along nicely. Mrs. E. S. Bricker and son Howard came up from Boalsburg and were royally enter- tained at the Koch home west of town, over Sunday. The infant babe that came to the Frank Fry home recently died and was taken by kind friends to Pleasant Gap for interment, on Saturday. Mr. A. M. Brown, who was so seriously ill for several weeks, his life hanging in the bal” ance for several days, has so far recovered as to be around as usual. A. J. Tate left for Pittsburg on Saturday where he will take a thorough course in an embalming college. He has purchased J. G. Heberling’s outfit. John Strunk has the contract for furnishing 30,000 feet of lumber to rebuild the burnt buildings on the Miles Gray farm. Mr. Strunk delivers the lumber on the ground. Miss Mary Smith, of Spring Mills, is visit- ing the home of her childhood here. Miss Mary is a graceful lady and a splendid con- versationalist. Her many friends are glad to see her. Jolly Jake Herman brought a sledding party from Lemont to Will Gleun’s, last Friday evening, who spent the time in play- ing games and partaking of the splendid refreshments served by Mrs. Glenn. On Saturday the Henry Krebs house, on Water street, tenanted by Wm. Raudolph, caught fire between the ceiling and garret floor but fortunately it was discovered in time that a bucket brigade from the nearby dam saved it from going up in smoke. Pennsvalley lodge No. 276, I. O. O. F., have a festival billed at their new hall here beginning Feb. 15th to continue all week. Refreshments of oysters in every style, ice cream and cake will be served. There will be varied amusements such as fantastic parades, unique masquerades, cake walks, and many other attractive features, as well as splendid music. Everybody welcome. Admission free. $ The annual banquet of the Pine Grove High school will be held in the I. O. O. F. hall on the evening of Feb. 10th, ’05, when a goodiprogram will be carried out, such as declamations, essays and dialogues, inter- spersed with good music. One hundred and fifty invitations have been issued and a social and profitable time is looked for. E. C. Johnson was elected president and G. B. Mc Fry secretary and treasurer. The Lutheran church council were royally entertained at the parsonage last Thursday evening. After the council concluded its labors,: Mrs. Aiken invited them into the dining room where she had prepared oysters scalloped, fried and stewed together with all the side dishes that go with a first-class sup- per. Mrs. Aiken’s nice appearance and pleasant disposition, with her charm amd brilliance of manner, is like the blossom on a peach—it never vanishes. A surprise party, on Tuesday evening, at the home of E. S. Tressler at Rock Springs, was given their daughter Mamie by her young friends, it being her 18th birthday anniversary. Miss May had been decoyed from home and on her return was greeted with such shouts of merriment that it took her some time to recover therefrom. The evening was delightfully spent in games and music, Mrs. Tressler furnished splendid refreshments for all so that the evening was one long to be remembered by those present. The Rock Springs festival held by Leonard Grange last week was a decided success. The weather man smiled propitiously on the grangers and splendid sleighing brought a full house each evening. Almost $200 was realized. The four young ladies did well in the lamp contest. Myrtle Fishburn came in with a purse of $20.50 and took first prize, a lamp. Maude Decker raised $18.56 and took the second prize. Mary Kogen had $8.80 and got third prize while Alice Irvin, with $6.45, got fourth prize. Taking it allin all it was a success all through and the com- mittee are grateful to the public for their patronage. The Democratic caucus held at Centre school house, on Saturday, was well attend- ed. A small sprinkling of Republicans was on hand to scan the ticket. The nomina- tions : Judge of election in the western pre- cinet, David Kustaborder ; inspector, Milo B Campbell ; registrator assessor, W. H. Jones Judge of election in eastern precinct, John H. Neidigh ; inspector, J. I. Murphy ; registration assessor, J. H. Ward ; constable, J. R. Smith ; school directors, James Peters and Ira Harpster ; supervisors, N. E. Hess and E. S. Tressler : overseer of poor, T. D. Gray : auditor, G. B. Campbell ; township clerk, A. J. Tate. Hublersburg. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Yarmell, Jan. 18th, 1905, a sen. Mr. Frank Miller transacted business at the county seat on Monday. Wm. Mauck, the hustling butcher, passed through town on Tuesday evening. Walter Agar, of Lock Haven, loaded a car of oats and hay, at this place, on Tuesday. Chas. Decker, who has been seriously ill, is improving as rapidly as can be expected. Farmer's institute will be held at this place, Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 30th and 31st, 1905. The many friends of Mrs. Wm. Markle will be glad to hear that she is improving slowly. Mr. Jacob Crow and sister, of Liverpool, arrived on Friday evening to visit their brothér, Rev. H. I. Crow. Mrs. Jobn McCaulay and Mrs. James Car- ner returned on Saturday, after a prolonged visit among friends in Pitcairn. On last Wednesday grandmother Me- Clintick was taken to the hospital to have an operation performed for cancer. Mr. Andy McNit, who bad his leg broken while at work on the mill, was taken to the Dr. Hayes’ private sanitarium, last week. On Thursday evening the postoffice was moved back to the old Kessinger store room, and is now in charge of Mr. and Mrs. Honesty Williams. Those who were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Miller, on Saturday, were : Rev. H. I. Crow and family ; Mr. Jacob Crow and sister ; Prof. John Hoster- man ; Emory Deitrick ; Lilae Deitrick ; Mr. James Carner ; Ethel Miller ; Mrs. Kate Mc- Ewen ; Mrs. Sarah Miller; Mrs. Harry Weaver and children. Considerable excitement was caused in this vicinity on Sunday morning when it was made known that J. W. Lee was ill with smallpox. On Saturday Mrs. Chas, Lee and children were at his home. These two houses are now under quarantine. Every precaution is being used to prevent the spread of the disease. Miss Mariah Hubler died on Saturday morning, Jan. 21st, after a lingering illness, aged 77 years, 8 months and 26 days. She is survived by two brothers and two sisters: David Hubler, of Tylersville ; Cook Hubler, of Logan’s Mills ; Rebecca Charles,of Aarons- burg, and Mrs. Ella Carner, of this place. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning, services being held at the house, and con- ducted by Rev. H. I Crow. Sympathy is extended to the friends in their bereave- ment. The Democratic caucus for the middle precinet of Walker township was held in the grange hall on Saturday afternoon. The following officers were nominated : Judge of election, Holloway Hoy ; inspector, Milton Yearick ; registration assessor, E. L. Markle. On Monday afternoon the conferees met and nominated Wm. Minnick for justice of the peace ; Calvin Wilson, constable ; Howard Zerby, overseer of the poor ; Albert Schaffer and Joseph Emerick, supervisors ; John Cole, auditor ; John Guiser and Leslie Swartz, school directors, and Harvey Trucenkmiller, town ship clerk. Will Not Appoint = County Detective. On account of the many applications for appointment, and the numerous inquiries relating thereto, I hereby give notice that I will not appoint any county detective, as I believe that the work heretofore done by that official should go to and be done by the borough and township constables, who are justly entitled to it. WiLLIAM G. RUNKLE, District Attorney. Of Interest to Taxpayers. To THE EDITOR OF THE WATCHMAN: I am a candidate for the office of Overseer of the Poor to succeed myself and I ask the use of your paper to let the taxpayers know why I want this office again. For the years ending in March of 1899 and 1900 the tax rate was 5 mills on the dollar and the debt of the Poor Department in 1900 about $1375. In 1901 the rate was reduced to 4 mills and during my first term, the year ending in March, 1902, with four mills of a tax rate I had over $1,000 of cash on hand and less than $500 of debt. In the following year we reduced the rate to 3 mills and for the past three years have kept it there; and the last auditor's state- ment will show about $161 of debt with over $2,000 of cash assets in the hands of the collectors. I am able to give practically all my time to the care of the poor and I feel that I have accomplished some saving for the taxpayers. Mr. Love, the other overseer, and mysel have plans which we feel will still fur- ther reduce the cost of caring for the poor of this town, and I Want anoth- er term to see these plans carried out. A new man, who is not familiar with running the Poor Department, will cost the tax-payers more money to learn the business than it would if they will re-elect me to the position, Following are the figures taken from the auditors statements since 1898, viz: Year Millage Receipts Cash on hand Debt ending end of year 1889 5 $7930.72 $ 161.50 $2875.00 1900 5 7413.45 none 1324.47 1901 4 8116.23 565.44 179.49 1912 4 6710.11 1242.79 489.30 1903 3 8076.27 466.43 139.05 | 1904 3 6138.60 none 161.13 As one mill of tax should bring at least $1,500 into the hands of the overseers, I feel that I have saved the taxpayers $4,500 during the last three years, and I want them to give me a chance to save them more money. 8. H. DIEHL. WANTED--FRESH EgaGS.---Will pay 24 cents for all fresh eggs delivered to any of our plants or stations. See us before you sell your turkeys. HowARD CREAMERY CORP. Miss Willard in Marble. Miss Frances E. Willard, of Washing- ton, the great advocate of prohibition and for many years identified as the head of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, will be the first woman to have her life and deed commemorated in Statuary Hall. Elliott Woods, architect of the capital,” received information that within a few days the model of Miss Willard’s statue would be sent him for inspection. It will he presented to the government by the State of Illinois. SKATING AT HECLA PARK.—On account of the fine skating at Hecla Park the Cen- tral R. R. of Pa, will, commencing at once acd until farther notice, sell special excur- sion tickets from Bellefonte to Hecla Park and return for parties of 10 or more persons at rate of 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. 50-3-36 J. W. GEPHART, Supt. A Card. To the Public : ‘The partnership heretofore existing between Fortney & Walker in the practice of the law, has been dissolved. All books, papers, suits, judgments ot records, as well as Orphan’s court matters remain inthe hands of D. F. Fortney for settlement, trial, ete. Parties desiring information concerning any- thing formerly in the hands of the firm, will eall on the undersigned, who retains the old office and will always be ready, in the future, as he has been in the past, to attend faithfully to any busi- ness entrusted to his care. Respectfully, 5011 D. F. FORTNEY. New Advertisements. R RENT—A desirable dwelling house on Curtin street. Apply to A. M. HOOVER. 49-4-2t% OUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.—A very desirable home on east Bishop St. Bellefonte, is offered for sale. The house is modern and stands on a lot that also has a front- age on Logan St. Call on or write to Mrs. SARA A. TEATS, 46-30tf Bellefonte, Pa. EGAT, NOTICE.—Notice is hereby given that A. C. Millward has made appli- cation to the Court of Quarter Sessions of Centre county for a Detective’s license, under the provi- sions of the Act of Assembly of May 27th, 1887, his principal office to be in the borough of Philips- burg, Pa. A. B. KIMPORT, Clerk. January 26¢h, 1905. 50-4-2t ARM FOR SALE.—A 180 acre farm, situate in College township, 3 miles north of State College along Spring creek ; all clear but 10 acres which is set with Jobs oak. Dwelling horse, barn and other out-buildings ; good orchard. A Ry to Ww. H. TRO PSON, State College, Pa., or HARRY KELLER, Bellefonte, Pa. 50-4*2¢ DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE. — Let- ters of administration on the estate of Mary J. Jackson, deceased, late of the borough of Bellefonte, having been granted to the under- signed, he desires all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against the said estate to present them duly authenticated for settlement. 60-1-6t J. WALLACE REEDER, J. A. B. Miller, Atty. Bellefonte, Pa. Norce. _ The undersigned, executors of the estate of J. W. Stover, late of the borough of Millheim, deceased, offers for sale his entire stock of general merchandise, Said stock is in good condition and will be sold at a bargain. Call on Mrs. H. T. STOVER, W. F. SMITH, 50-1-2m. Executors { )HARTER NOTICE.—Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania, on Febraary 20th, A. D. 19u5, by Thomas ©. Heims, William A. Crist, Asbury W. Lee, Abraham 8S. R. Richards, Hugh Campbell, Dr. David R. Good and Charles R. Houtz, under act of Assembty of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled “An Act to provide for the Incorporation and Regulation of certain Corporations,” approved April 29th, 1874, and the supplements thereto, for the Charter of an intended Corporation to be called the **I'HE MONTOLA WATER COM- PAN” the character and object of which is for the pur ose of supplying and furnishing to the public, individuals, companies and corporations of that Jorion of Rush township, Centre county, Pennsylvania, residing, located and being with- in one and one-halt (114) miles distant from the boundary line of the “Borough of Osceola Mills, Clearfield county, Pennsylvania, with a supply of | water for domeslic, mechanical and other pur- poses to have, possess and enjoy all the rights, nefits and privileges of the said Act of Assem- bly and its supplements. PATTERSON & GLEASON, 50-4-3t Solicitors. OURT PROCLAMATION.— Whereas the Honorable J. G. Love, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the 19th Judicial District, consisting of the ccunty of Centre having issued his precept, bearing date the 15th day of Dec. 1904, to me directed, for huld- ing a Court of Common Pleas, Orphans Court, Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery in Bellefonte, for the countv of Centre and to commence on the 4th Mondav of Jan. being the 23rd day of Jan. 1905, and to continue two weeks, notice 18 herebv given to the Coroner. Jus- tices of the Peace, Aldermen and Constables ot said county of Centre, that they be then and there in their proper persons. at 10 o'clock in the fore-- noon of the 23rd with their records. inquisitions, examinations, and their own rememorance, to do those things which to their office appertains *o be done, and those who are bound in recognizamces to prosecute inst the prisoners that are or shall be in the jail of Centre county, be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just, iven under my hand, at Bellefonte,the 15th day of Dec. in the year of our Lord, 1904, and the one hundred and twenty-eighth year of the inde- pendence of the United States. A H. 8. TAYLOR, 49-44-3t sherift GET TBE BEST WEBSTER'S INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY It is up to date and Reliable. It is the best for Home, School & Office. THE NEW AND ENLARGED EDITION CONTAINS 25,000 NEW WORDS New Gazetteer of the World with more than 25,000 titles, based on the latest cen- sus returns. 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IF YOU WANT TO BUY lumber of 4 kind worked or in the rough, White Pine, Chestnut" or Washington Red Cedar Shing- les, or kiln dried Millwork, Doors, Sash, Plastering Lath, Brick, Ete. 0 0 YOUNG WOMEN.—The Bellefonte Hospital desires application from young women wishing to pecome pupil nurses in the training school. Apply to Superintendent Hos- pital, Bellefonte, Pa. 80-1-t XECUTOR'S NOTICE.— Letters testa- mentary on the estate of J. W. Bitner d d, late of Liberty township, having been granted to the undersigned he requests ali per- sons knowing themselves indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settlement. 8. W. GARDNER, Executor, 48-49-6t Beech Creek, Pa. DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE. — Let- ters testamentary on the estate of Joseph Hull late of the borough of Bellefonte, deceased, having been granted the undersigned he hereby requests all persons having claims against said estate to present them properly authenticated for payment and those knowning themselves in- debted to said estate are notified to make im- P. B. CRIDER & SON, mediate payment thereof. 4818-1 p J. HERBERT HULL, vy Bellefonte, Pa. 49-50-61% A ninietraor: Shoes. Shoes. Me len Dl Dl Db WHEN WALK-OVERS GO ON—TROUBLE GOES OFF. work. it along to you, gladly. $4.50. Lyon & Co. When you begin wearing WALK-OVER Shoes, you may throw away that Foot Powder; also those Soft Wool In-soles, the Corn and Bunion Plasters and all other ‘helps to comfort’’ you’ve been forc- ed to wear to assist your poor feet in doing their Throw them all away—you won’t need them. 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