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TAYLOR, County Chairman, EE ——————————————— A Tombstone for “Warren'’ In all of the history of Bellefonte there wae never such a character as Warren Burnside. Afflicted as he was he was possessed of a big heart and unmeasurable kindness. Since bis death no stone of any kind marks his last resting place and a movement has been started to raise a fund for the purpose of erecting a suitable tomb- stone over his grave. Will you contribute a small amount for this purpose? The contributions to date are as follows * Rev. George I. Browne.............coes vevnreres Srsese eran seas baset an Bessssannennsas Friend C. T. Gerberich............. E5EXO% S87 mn —enfg ? E23238883232223223822s8 Mrs. Annie Dawson, Philadelphia..... le Dawson, elph a Harry Dawson, Philadelphia. Where Great Britain Beats Us, From the North American. Great Britain's paicels poss carried last year 4,000,000 packages as a profit of $12, 000,000. The charge in the United King- dom for a three-pound parcel by mail, with bouse-to house collection and delivery, ix 18 cents. In the United States the postage on a three-pound parcel is 48 cents. The British postal surplus last year was $22. 000,000. In the United States last year the postal deficit was $13,000,000. ADDITIONAL LOCALS. ~='‘The Mary Aun Johnson Concert Co." expect to give a hirtbday party for the benefit of the Presbyterian Mite ro- ciety, Thursday evening, March 15th, at the home of Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson, Lion street. Enclosed in the invitation yon will find a neat little bag, in which it is hoped that friends will deposit a liberal silver offering. Refreshments free of charge. All are welcome. ——— + ~e—— ——On April first the jewelry firm of F. C. Richard’s Sons will go ous of existence. The room they now ocoupy on High street ‘bas been rented hy Mr. Casebeer, of Berlin, who will at once stock it with a fall line of watches, clocks, silverware, jewelry and everything carried in a high class jewelry store. A full stock of optical goods will be carried and special attention given to this branch of the business. ————— ——Fish' Commissioner W. E. Meehan was in Bellefonte yesterday to investigate the canse of so many dead fish in Spring oreek. He found not only plenty of suck- ers bus some trout and on dissecting them found abundant evidence that their death was undoubtedly caused by the presence of a large amount of phosphorus and bicar- bonate of lime. Mr. Meehan got the stock bolders of the Peonsylvania Mateh Co., and users of acetylene gas who drain the wath of their plants into Spring creek to- gether for u conference, the resuls of which we were unable to learn. MARRIAGE LicENSEs.—The following marriage licenses were issued the past week by Register Earle C. Taten. Jobn Johnstonbangh and Mary C. Ghaaer, both of gulang Jobn Edgar Johoson and Alva A. Harsh- berger, both of Gatesbnrg. Earnest W. DeHaas and Sadie E. Span- gler, both of Bianchard. Crider Wood and Eva Weaver, both of Philipsburg. A. Smith aud Roxanva O'Brian, both of Bellefonte. Vi Walter Yearick and Gertrade B. Kling, both of Jacksonville. Mrs. Mamie A. ForMaAR.—In the death of Mrs. Marie A. Folmar, which oc- curred at her home in Milesburg, at an early bour last Friday morning, that town lost one of its grandest women, one whose seventy-nine years of life has been only such as to eodear her to every one with whom she came in contact, leaving only sorrow and regres that death must be the inevitable end of sueh noble and lovable natures. Deceased was of French extraction and was born in Paris, France. She was a daughter of Pierre Henri and Katbarine Footeroy. When she was but nine years old her parents emigrated to this country and settled in Frenchville, Clearfield coun- ty. It was there in what were yet the wilds of the Allegheny wountains that Marie grew to young womanhood and at the age of nineteen years was united in marriage to John Bronoel, one of the most eligible young men of that community. Their onion was blessed with ten children, sev- arnell | en of whom are living, as follows : Frank, of Lewistown ; Mrs. Adam Redding, of Gettysburg ; Leopold, of Plaine, III ; Sidoine, of Pittsburg; Mrs. Patrick J. Hayes, of Spangler ; Mionie, of Philadel. phia, and Pauline, at home ; those deceas- ed are Mrs. Jean Derr, of this place, Jus- tin and John. Over forty years ago the Bronoels moved to Milesburg where Mr. Bronoel was kill- ed in a railroad accident on a crossing within sight of his home. Thirty-seven years ago Mrs. Bronoel married Jobn B. Rolley, of Clearfield county. Two chil- dren were born to them, Mrs. Emil Loiret, of Ishpeming, Mich., and Mis. Odilla Mott, of Bellefonte. Mr. Rolley died some eighteen years ago alter which the subject of this sketch married for the third time, her husband being Joseph Folmar, a pros- perous farmer of Clearfield county, who sarvives her, they baving no issue. Fifteen years ago Mm. Folmar was y | stricken with paralysis which left her more or less an invalid and about a year agoshe became so enfeebled that she was not able to be around but has been confined to her bed ever since. She was a devout member of 8s. John’s Catholic church, of thie place, and the faneral was held from there at 10 o'clock Monday morning, interment being made in the Catholic cemetery. i I I BRIEF SKETCH OF THE LATE AMOS HARPER. ~Last week's WATCHMAN con- tained a brie! announcement of the death of Amos W. Harper, which occurred early last week of dysentery, after av illness of but seventeen days. Deceased was seventy five years of age and was born at Pine Grove Mills. Fifsy- one years ago he was united in marriage to Mies Susan Maughner, also of Pine Grove Mills. In 1858 the Harpers moved to Philipsburg. When the war of the Rebel- lion broke ont Mr. Harper enlisted in com- pany E, 45th Penna. Vols., serving out hie term of enlistment as a lieutenant. Twen- ty-five yeais ago be engaged in the eonfeo- tionery business and began the manufac- tare of the famous Harper candies, selling out only last fall to the Davidson brothers. In addition to his wife he is survived by the following children : Mm. D. H. Foust, Huntingdon ; Mrs. W. J. Martz, Patton ; Amos D., of Cleatfield ; Harry and Joka, Philipsburg ; Charles, of Donora; Mrs. William Johns. Graham Station ; Miss Myrtle, at howe, and Jay C., of East Liv. erpool, Olito, He also leaves one brother and three sister. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Sanday afternoon from bis late residence at Cold Stream, [} i MURRAY. —Mis. James Murray died as her home at Warriorsmark, last Friday morning,after an illuess of ten years with a complication of diseases. Deceased, whose maiden name was Misa Priscilla Weaver, was born at Bald Eagle Furnace and was fifty-five years of age. She is survived hy her busband and seven children, namely : William T. Murray and Mrs. Mary Candy, of Tyrone; Charles L. and Harry V. Murray, of Altoona ; John L., Allison C. and Raymond Murray, at home ; ove sis- ter, Mrs. Annie Decker, of California, and one brother, Thomas Weaver, of Port Matilda. The funeral was held on Mon- day. The remains were taken to Bald Eagle where funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Rev. R. T. Whitely officiating. Interment was made in the Bald Eagle cemetery. i I i WircHEY —Mrs. Salome Witohey, widow of the late Alexander Witohey, died at the home of ber daughter, Mrs, J. E. Hawkins, of Philipsburg, Thursday of last week, of general debility, aged 78 years, 8 months and 15 days. She was a native of Prussia bat came to this country with her parents when but aslip of a girl. She was the mother of eleven children, seven of whom survive. The funeral was held on Satur. day afternoon, the remains being taken to Osceola Mills for burial. 1 i I CHATHAM.—Barbara Jane, wile of John H. Chatham, of McElhattan, Clinton coun- ty, died last Friday morning afier a nine weeks prostration with paralysis. Deceased was a daoghter of the late Philip and Phebe Gramley, of Rebersburg, this coun- ty, and was aged 58 years. She is sorvived by her husband avd six children. The funeral was held on Tuesday, interment being made in the Linwood cemetery at McEibattan. i i i ——Walter Jackson, one of the best koown colored men of Philipsburg, died Monday evening, of pneumonia, after a swo week's ilinese. He was horn in Leesburg, a., and came to Philipsburg in 1889 since which time he had been porter at the Pot- ter Bouse . He was 38 years of age and un- married. Housgr.—William D. Houser died at his home on Pine street at 6:30 o'clock Monday morning, of dropsy. Six months or more ago, while working as a butcher at Colona he contracted typhoid fever and for six weeks or more lay ill at bis home in this place. On bis recovery from the fever dropey developed, the disease growing worse and worse until a hemorrbage on Monday morning resulted in bie death. Deceased was a son of Daniel and Eva Houser and was born at Houserville, a town named in honor of the family, fifsy- seven years ago. All his life was spent in this county, principally at the place of his birth, at Pleasant Gap and in Bellefonte. For a number of years past he was engaged in the butobering business and it was while engaged in this work at Colona that he contracted bis first illness. He was a man much esteemed and respect>d by all who knew him. He no doubt will be greatly missed by all his friends bus those who will miss him most are his wife, who prior to her marriage was Mise Amanda C. Grove, of Lemont, and his children, namely : Harry Houser, of Colona ; Mrs. John Lambert, Bellefonte ; Mrs. Dale, Pleasant Gap ; Mrs. Jacob D. Valentine, Allegheny; Mrs. John Guisewhite, Bellefonte ; Miss Blanche, a compositor in the WATCHMAN office,and Wm. and Ed.,at home. He is also survived by his step-mother, Mrs. Lavina Houser, of Centre Furnace, and the fol- lowing sister and brothers : Mrs. George Cronemiller, Pine Grove Mills ; John Houser, State College ; Reuben, Pleasant Gap ; James and Harvey, Spring Mills ; Scots, of DuBois ; Grant, Boalshurg, and Abram, in West Virginia. He was a member of the Lutheran church and Rev. W. M. Rearick officiated at the faperal which was held on Wednesday morning. The remains were taken to Shiloh where the services were held in the church after which interment was made in the cemetery adjoining. i i i Death oF A. A. KOHLBECKER.—The announcement of the death of Alois A. Kohlbecker at an early hour Saturday morning was not only a surprise bat a shock to bis many friends in this place. He bad teen a sufferer with dropsy for some months past but his condition was net as all serious. Last week he caught a severe cold which on Thursday developed into pneumonia with the result that his death followed speedily. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany, and was sixty years of age. He came to this county when quite a young man. For the past thirty years he has conduct- ed the hotzl at Central City, near Miles- burg, where he died. While one of the best citizens he wasa man of some- what retiring disposition who attended strictly to his own affairs. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna A. Seigworth, who died quite suddenly two years ago while on her way home from church. Surviving bim are the following children : Lounis F. aod Frank C., of Jeanette ; Mrs. 8. H. Vallimons, of Kee- wayden ; H. F., Emma, Stella, Frances, Josephine and A. A. Jr., at home and Miss Lena in the Polk institution. The faneral was held on Tuesday morn- ing at 10 o'clock, the services being in the Catholic church in this place. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. I h KREIDER.—C. D. Kreider died at his home on east Bishop street, Wednesday afternoon, as the result of a stroke of apo- plexy with which he was stricken on Tues. day night. He had not been in good health for the past two years, being a vie- tim of that insidious disease, creeping par- alysis, but not even bis intimate friends apprehended that death was #0 near. Deceased was filty-four years of age and was horn io Warriorsmark township, Hont- ingdon county. Ever since early manhood he bas worked for the Pennsylvania rail- road. He came to Bellefonte twenty-one years ago this month and until a year or so ago held the position of car inspector in the Bellefonte yard. He wasa man of very re- tiring dieposition yes one univereally liked by all who knew him. He was united in marriage to Miss Clara Shank, daughter of Mr. and Mis. John Shank, of this place, who survives with one child, Miss Emma, at home. He aleo leaves one brother, Samuel Kreider, of Ty- rone. He was a faithfal member of the Methodist church and Rev. John A. Wood Jr., will officiate at the funeral which will be held tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be made in the | ous Union cemetery. i i i NoRRiS.—James 8 Norris, one of the leading citizens of Woodland, Clearfield county, died last Friday as the resalt of a broken hip sustained in a fall some seven weeks ago, aged seventy-five years. He was a soldier in she Civil war, serving until the siege of Petersburg, Va., where he was wounded and honorably discharged. For the past twenty years he held the office of justice of the pence of Woodland. In ad- dition to his wife he is survived by one son, Thomas H. Norris, of Philipsburg,and two daughters, Mrs. L. C. Bloom, of Cur- wensville, and Mise Maude at home. The foneral was held Monday afternoon. i i 1 RockEY—Mrs. Noah M. Rockey died at ber home at Filmore, Wednesday of lass survived by her husband and seven ohild- ren, as follows. John, of Filmore, George, in North Dakota; Mrs. John D. Decker, Potters Mille; Mrs. G. B. Zettle, of Mason, Tenn. ; Mrs. W. H. Corman, Cresson; Mrs. Elmer Limbert, Millheim, and Mrs Sadie | bef: Metohley, at home, The faneral was held on Satarday. week of poenmonia, aged 72 years. She is | of SraTE COLLEGE STUDENT Digs.—An. tonio L. Herrera, a young Puerto Rican student at the Pennsylvania State College, Sanday afternoon, after only a few days illness with pneumonia. The young man’s home wasat Anasco, Puerto Rico, where bis parents are quite well to do. He was one of four young men sent to the State College by the Puerto Rican government, last September to be educated. The body was brought to Bellefonte Monday morning aod prepared for burial by undertaker Naginey and on Tuesday was taken to the College where fuveral services were held in she audi- torium, Rev. Benjamin Gill officiating. The entire sudent body then followed the remains to the Branch cemetery where in- terment was made. i 1 i RHUE.—Mre. Mary Rbue, widow of the late David Rhue, died at ber home in Boggs township, Thursday of last week. She was a native of Northumberland coun- ty and was aged seventy-nine years. Twelve children, six sons and six daugh- ters, as well as one brother, Hiram Osman, ol Altoona, survive. 3he was a member of the Evangelical church and a highly es- teemed woman. Revs, Zeigler and Bing- ham officiated at her funeral, which was held on Sunday, interment being made in the Messiah cemetery. i 1 1 SEIBENECK.—Joseph G. Seibeneck. la th- er of Mrs. Noah H. Swayne 2nd, died at his home in Allegheny, last Friday morn. ing, after an illness of several years dura- tion. Deceased was about 68 years of age and was one of the best known newspaper men in Pittsburg. For almost a quarter of a century he was the owner of the Chron- icle— Telegraph, a Pittsburg afternoon news- paper, selling out to the present owners only about five years ago. msn A wo — Plue Grove Mention, Many children as well as some older people in town have measles, You don't want to miss the entertainment in the I. O. O. F. hall this evening. Mrs. Fred W. Krumrine bas been visiting relatives in the Smoky city the past week. Jobn Rhodenizer, an employee in the Burnham shops, is home nursing a broken hand. Mine Host Randolph, of the St. Elmo, visited his old home near McAlevey's Fort Monday. Henry Kyle, of Gatesburg, visited his parental bome at Charter Oak from Monday to Wednesday. Stephen Rhodenizer, of Burnbam, came over to sce his mother, who has been sick most all winter. George Harpster and wife, of Centre Line, were visiting at George W. Homan’s home in the beginning of the week. Alfred Bowersox, who has been on the sick list at his home here for several weeks, returned te his job at Bellwood on Monday. Frank and John Miller were among the big erowd of bidders at the public sale of the old Greenwood Furnace property on Mon- day. Miss Elizabeth Psyche, of Williamsport, is spending a week at A. 8. Walker's home viewing ber broad and fertile acres on the Branch. Mrs. Benjamin Corl, of Water street, mov- ed on Tuesday to Frank T. Miller's tenant house, better known as the Harvey Yarnell residence. Harry Ishler will give up the block and go to farming the Ishler farm. He will reside in Boalsburg at least until the new barn is completed on the old site. Assistant postmaster George (Glenn took a day off in Bellefoute, and he still holds a re- turn ticket. Von mer agats hed ga vil don gafore mere uf der drain un lawfu hame. Joseph Meyers has rented the George Fortney farm just east of Boalsburg. Al. though his Joss by the recent fire was heavy be has decided to be up and at em again, James Kustaborder, of Boalsburg, passed through town, Monday, on his way to visit his mother near Warriorsmark. She is a very sick woman and but little hopes of her recovery are entertained, Michael Segner, who has been a man the past month, is slowly oe a Our newly elected township officers were SLsworn in last Monday and the country is D. M. Markle and wife, of Bellefi are fata ties bree ba 0 sto the stony roads, -" "a David Bartges, one of Potter township's ve one of his best i She Histor Xe kick of another re 2 by It was a nice social Pasty at the Newton J el) ames with fan. hand by men Mrs. Yarnell and Bo ia The danc- ing was kept up till early morning. week in the hope sight restored, but the operate on account of the cently were J. E. Herman, Geo. M. C. Levi, all of Bellefonte ; J. G. Linn, arpa, be SaeSbos CS a. A. Lee, of McAlevey’s Fort; W. A. Leech. Tyrone, and Ag Harshberger, of rvisors Hess and Elder t Tuesday rs among the legal Tuosdny the new road law. They home none the wiser. The 15 per cent. State funds or cash tax was rejected 560 votes in this township. A report was circulated shortly fore the election that in case the cash sys- tem was adopted the State would build huts TN AlonE the 10006 and Smioy Tiaend] Tit hd Tho desiret pai ot ‘died as tbe home of Dr. John Robinson,on | Spring Mills, C. P. Long returned from his Ohio trip last Saturday. After the 15th inst. Penn Hall will have mail service by rural carrier from Spring Mills. Some of the boardwaiks along the creek road are in a very bad condition, particularly the walk from the iron bridge over Penns creck to the Evangelical church. J. Bert Krape, who bas been on a visit to Jobnstown for over a week, returned home on Saturday last. Mr. Krape reports busi. ness on the road as being a little slow, March eame in cold and blustery, how will it go out? According to the old saw—it should be warm and pleasant. How about the onion snow that the old women talk so much about? It is reported that Frank Fisher, of J. B. Fisher's Sons, has purchased the vacant lot next to the postoffice upon which C. A. Finkle had a store and dwelling destroyed by fire two or three years since. The lot be- longed to John Rishel, of Farmer's Mills. Mr. Fisher will commence building at once. On Tuesday evening last Mrs. Margaret Ruhl assembled quite a large number of friends for a birthday surprise party for her father, David Burrell, who has just reached his three score years and ten. The party was a great surprise to the old veteran, (a soldier of the Civil war),as he never thought of such a thing. The party was a very en- Jjoyable one and after a very inviting supper, all baving been delightfully entertained, they retired to their respective homes wish- ing Mr. Burrell many returns of the day. He was the recipient of a large number of remembrances. Ernest Corman has a new position of driv- ing a mule in a cart. Clyde Smeltzer was elected trustee of the Presbyterian church for three years. George Roan, undertaker at Lemont, call- ed to see friends here Thursday of last week. Robert Kelly thinks that feeding chickens on coal is more profitable than feeding them corn. The stork passed over the house of James Lutz Sunday morning and left a charming big boy. Ira Wright, of Linden Hall, spent Satur- day and Sunday at the hospitable home of C. W. Corman. Miss Edith Corman and Jennie Witmer spent Thursday evening with Miss Luella and Mollie Krape. The sociable held at Mr. Huusingers, Thursday evening, was well attended and all report having a good time, John Carper, of Huntingdon county, pur- chased two fine horses at the horse sale in Bellefonte Friday and on his way home was detained here with friends on account of the rain, Among those on the sick list are Edward Hunsinger, Verna Lutz, Mrs. E. H, Witmer, Mr. Ira Marshall, who is very sick with con- sumption, and Miss Laura Kephart with measles. Lemont. Saturday brought a very heavy rain. Dr. H. Houtz Long was in town last Sun- day. James H. Schreck’s wife is at the home of W. W. Schreck quite ill. Abraham Bailey and wife, of Altoona, are visiting friends at Peru this week. Mrs. Rosana Williams, the oldest resident of this community, is suffering with a severe cold. William Mokle is some better at this writ. ing and it is boped he will continue to im- prove. Last week Centre Furnace bad a scourge of measles and this week Lemont and Oak Hallites have them. G. R. Roan is at Milton this week attend. ing the United Evangelical conference, now in session at that place. William Ralston, one of William Thomp- son's righthand men, has been confined to his home this week with illness. The blue birds and blackbirds, are help- ing their friends the robins cheer up the people with their beautiful songs. Miss Jennie O'Neil departed for Altoona Tuesday. Miss Miriam Benner has taken the place vacated by Miss Jennie O'Neil. Frank 8. Williams returned to Tottenville, N. Y., Monday, after spending a very pleasant week among friends in these parts. Thomas Fishburn, of the Branch, accom. panied by his sister Lizzie were Sunday visitors at Frank Fishbarn’s home in the Glades. Smullton, 8. A. Walizer is on the sick list. L. A. Miller left for Jersey Shore one day last week. Attending public sales will beall the go during this month. Mrs. Henry Winklebleck, of Renovo, is visiting under the parental roof at present. The last month of the winter season is at hand and soon will come the busy spring time. The young son of Joseph Sult was serious. ly sick with pneumonia last week, but is improvi ng now, Mrs. Amos Feb! is spending a week or two 0] with frieuds at Oak Hall, Boalsburg and Pine Grove Mills. Mrs. C. B. Mallory and Annie Harry spent Sunday pleasantly at the home of J. C. Smith, of Millheim. There will be only one moving in this town this spring. Mr. Lee Weber will move into the house of Geo. B. Winters within a few and | days. Sunday, the 11th, the Methodists will have Love feast at 9 o'clock, preaching at 10, com- munion following. Sunday school in the afternoon A. E. Strayer will make sale of his per- eonal property and will move his family to Altoona where he will continue his trade of painting and paper hanging. ——In South Greenland the color of the hair ribbon which a woman ties around ber hed denotes whether she be maid, wife or widow. : RESIGNS HIS OFFICE 4, Lincoln Acker, Director of Publie Works of Philadelphia, Quits. Philadelphia, March 6.—A. Lincoln Acker, director of public works of Philadelphia, resigned his take effect at once. Thomas L. former postmaster of this city, and the present assistant director of publie works, was immediately appointed by Mayor Weaver as Mr. Acker's sor. The resignation and appointment came as a great surprise in political circles, and there had not been slightest public intimation that tor Acker was about to step out office. His reason for resigning that he wished to return to business. Mr. Acker was appointed rector of public works last May, ceeding Peter E. Costello, who was missed from office by the mayor ing the gas lease fight. Rumors in circulation to the that the mayor and Director were not in accord and that the resig- nation was the result of friction were promptly denied by the mayer and Mr. Acker when the rumors were called to their attention. The mayor said there had been no differences between them. TWENTY-FOUR DEAD IN TORNADO Property Damage at Meridian, Miss., Will Reach $1,000,000. Meridian, Miss., March 5.—Twenty- four people were killed as a result of the tornado which swept over a sec- tion of this city, and 46 persons were injured and property with an esti- mated value of $1,000,000 was demol- ished or otherwise damaged. The tornado which played such havoc appeared in the southwest. A low, funnel-shaped cloud was seen to form near the city. A heavy down- pour of rain had been falling, when suddenly the humidity became intense. With a roar that could be heard a great distance the storm approached from the southwest and descended upon the city. The greatest loss of life is reported from the east end, in what is known as the “cotton mill” settle ment. The large cotton mill there was partially wrecked and probably 400 small houses were demolished or badly damaged. The tornado swept Front stret and wrought great damage there. Many houses were demolished and oth- ers were partly damaged. MURDERER BREAKS JAIL Condemned Negro Escapes to Woods and All Traces of Him Are Lost. Towson, Md.,, March 6.—Isaac Win- der, colored, under sentence to be hanged March 30, for the murder De- cember 21, 1905, of Frederick T. Rine- hart, keeper of a toll-gate near here, escaped from jall and track of him was lost in nearby woods. This is Winder's third attempt to escape, the first having been made before his trial. It was almost successful, but one lock remaining between him and free dom when he was discovered. The crime for which Winder was con- demned aroused great indignation, and if he is caught by one of the many parties of civilians now scouring the country for him a lynching is threat- ened. RURAL DELIVERY'S GROWTH There Are Now 35,000 Routes In Op- eration In the United States. Washington, March 6.—The opera- tions of the rural free delivery service up to March 1, 1906, are shown in a statement issued by Fourth Assistant Postmaster General DeGraw. Up to that time 52,227 petitions had been re- ceived and referred. Of these 18,772 were acted upon adversely. The num- ber of routes in operation March 1 was 85,031. In connection with these figures the statement is made that notwithstand- ing the development of the service there is an unexpended balance on hand to the credit of new establish- ment of $905,106, from the appropria- tion of $2,376,696 which became avail able July 1 of last year. HE MISUSED THE MAILS J. C. Gordon Sentenced to 18 Months In Penitentiary. Scranton, Pa., March 3.—J. C. Gor don, of New Bloomfield, Perry county, was convicted in the United States court here of misusing the mails. He was sentenced to 18 months in the penitentiary. Gordon was accused of writing to J. E. Toomey, of New Bloomfield, a miller, that he would for $:50 reveal a plot to burn his mill The money was not paid, and later the mill was destroyed by fire. Gordon and two boys are accused of being the incendiaries. Gordon is wanted in New Bloomfield for arson and for comspir- acy to defraud the Fraternal Order of Eagles out of death benefits by sham- ming death. The Longworth. an Washington. Washington, Ma»=1 §5.—Representa- tive and Mrs. Nicks.)as Longworth re- turned to Washington from Cuba, to which place they journeyed after their wedding. They occupied a private car attached to a regular train of the Southern railway. They were met at the station by Mr. Longworth's pri- vate secretary and drove immediately to Mr. Longworth’s residence on 18th street, where they have taken up their home. Mr. Longworth will immediately resume his legislative duties at the capitol. § tiie F8 i Eighteen Months For Perjury. New York, March 6.—Joseph Jor- dan, the Patrick witness, who pleaded guilty to perjury. was sentenced to one year and six months’ imprison- ‘ment. Jordan on the witness stand at the hearing here or a motion for a new trial for Albert T. Patrick said that he had not been in prison in Texas and afterward admitted this statement to be untrue,
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