An Open Epistolary Reply. The following letter was sens to Presi- dent Theodore Roosevelt about three weeks ago by a well known Bellefonte gentleman, bas up to this time no reply bas been re- ceived by the sender, the President evi- dently wiitally ignoring both the writer and the subject he discussed. The full text of the letter sent the President is as follows : To President Theodore Roosevelt, Washing ton, D. C. HONORED AND DEAR SIR : It should not be considered an imper- tinence unbecoming a man in my lowly sta- tion, bible school missioner up here in the lumber woods of ‘*Nowhere,” Pennsylvania, to say that you are plainly mistaken, if not outrightly in error, in asserting that “See. retary Taft's religious faith is purely his own private concern and not a matter for general political consideration.” In what I have to say, attempting a refutation of that declara~ tion, I am expressing no political partisan opinion. Asan American citizen 1 gladly cherish some little pride in the fact that we have so gifted a statesman, of world-wide reputation, as is our President elect. Iam pleading, for the most part, in behalf of the youth of the rising generation of this twentieth century. “In religious faith purely his own private concern,” you say. Very true, so far, but the President-elect is now more than ever a public man and the public has claims on him that can never be surrendered. Vary sure I am that his large constituency, constituting, I may truthfully say, ‘‘the salt and savor” of the Republic, will never consent to the stifling of their President's religious convic- tions. Most certainly our world renowned Roose- velt should know what he says about “relig- ious dissension fatal to true religion” can never be charged to the account of openly expressed christianity, but always charged to the want of its exercise. In answer to repeated inquiries we bave been told that “Secretary Taft is a member of tha Unitarian church.” The latitude of religious belief in that denomination is such that any member of it can believe religiously whatever he pleases. We are in the dark concerning it and you seem disposed to keep us in the darkness, where there should be only and always light. The greatest of all gospel questions is, “What think ye of Christ?’ The sacred query requires an open outspoken response, such that any little child need not mistake, but clearly understund. Our President-elect has never publicly answered that question. It is by no means ‘a sanare deal” for you, Mr. Roosevelt, to encourage your honorable sue- cessor to hide his light “under a bushel.” No! no! it will never pass, disregarded in our enlightened, christian Republic to keep in the darkness, out of sight, what the youth of the rising generation need most of all to know. R. CRITTENDEN, Bellefonte, Pa., Nov. 30th, 1908. Missioner. Spring Mu i. Benjamin A. Douachy, of Lewisburg, en- tertained Miss Anna M. Commings at a 3 o'clock dinner on Thanksgiving day. Thanksgiving day was celebrated here about as usual. Dinner parties were quite numerous. Quite a number, too, did their butchering. I have heard of no weights ex- ceeding 400 Ibs. in the hog line. I guess the heavy weights will be held until the last of the week, then look out for 550 pounders (?) Owing to extreme low water Allison's flouring mills can be operated only a few hours a day. Nearly all the wells in town are dry. Sinking creek shows only a dry bed with hardly a mud puddle init, and Penns creek is very nearly in the same con- dition. Should winter suddenly set in prev- ious to any rain it would place us in a very trying position. Postmaster Krape has greatly improved the office by placing an additional window between the two large ones in the rear of the rural carrier department, giving them more light to asort their mail matter and has also placed a door at their entrance, which here- tofore was simply an open passage way. But now the postoffice department is, as it should be, an exclusive institution. A day or two since I overheard Dr. Gent ze), veterinary surgeon of our town, remark to a couple of gentlemen that he had his eye on almost every animal in his district liable to the foot and mouth disease,and at the first symptoms of the disorder he would report the case without a moments delay. The doc. tor is almost continually on the road of late, having quite a number of sick horses and cows under his eharge. He remarked that so far he noticed no special ailment but simply a tired out and a slightly feverish condition which speedily yielded to proper and careful treatment. The doctor is high authority on all diseases of animals, Howard, John Yearick loaded a car of hay Monday. A nice refreshing shower visited our little village Monday night. Frank Strunk was called to Bellefonte to see his mother. who is ill. The Disciples of Howard held services over Sunday and Monday night. Lewis Beck and wife visited his brother William at Snydertown on Sunday. Wieckliff Gardner, of Pittsburg, is at pres. ent visiting his aged father and friends here. Miss Jennie Keagle kad the misfortune to fall down the stair steps on Sunday, badly bruising her face. Thomas Weber has moved from this place to Tyrone where he has secured for himself a lucrative position. Butchering is all the go these days. Every- body is afraid of the mouth and hoof disease and are rushing their butchering out of the way as fast as possible. John Lyons unloaded a car of coal this week. He is making arrangements to burn a lime pit containing 100 loads of lime stone, on the farm occupied by Lincoln Crock. Mrs. Belle Wilson, of New Jersey, who was visiting her afflicted sister, Mrs. Frank Zeigler, of Renovo, and friends about How- ard took the 8:45 train for her home Mon. day evening. Mrs, Carrie Kling, of Altoona, helped her brother, Jess T. Lucas, butcher on Monday | snd Tuesday she was at Joel Kling's at Nit- ! tany. Mrs. Mattie Kessinger, of Blavchard, was also at the Jess Lucas butchering. Pine Grove Mention. George Kline, of Millheim, was greeting old chums here Tuesday. J. C. Krebs and family are with friends at Unionville for the week. A. 8. Walker is making a ten days visit among his friends in Johnstown. Elmer Houtz is ill with fever at the home of John F. Kimport, at Boalsburg. Mrs. H. N. Krebs was in Bellefonte on a shopping expedition on Wednesday. Samuel M. Hess, a student at the Belle- fonte Academy, was home over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Duanlap are spending this week with friends in Mifflin county. Farmer Daniel W. Garner is quite a sick man with pleurisy at his home at Pine Hall. Lunger Wian, the oil king of Bellefonte, was supplying his customers here on Mon- Master John K. Bailey has been a very sick boy the past few days but is some better now. Jobn 8. Johnson, one of Stonevalley’s big farmers, was here last Saturday in quest of stock. The venerable James H. Holmes is still in a critical condition at his home in State College. Mr. and Mrs. George Miller returned home Monday from a two weeks visit among friends in Altoona. W. H. Goss recently bought a home in our town from Mrs. Anna Williams, at about the $1,400 mark. George Swabb flitted to Tyrone Wednesday to engage with John Bailey Campbell in the dairy business. Mrs. John Strouse, who has been quite sick with inflammatory rheumatism, is very much improved. Mrs. Emma and Miss Lydia Housman, of Altoona,are visiting old friends down Penns. valley this week. Mrs. W. E. Johnson with her mother, Mrs. Wilson, spent Saturday at the Shugert home on the Branch. Little Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Meyer, had a tumble last week, breaking her right collar bone. Mr. and Mrs. D. 8. Neidigh and interest ing little family were Sunday visitors at grandpa Rudy's home. John A. Kline, of Centre Mills, was look- ing after his large milling trade here in the early part of the week. The venerable Thomas Kustaborder came over from State College to spend Sunday at ex-postmaster Hess’ home on Muin street, Howard Zeigler lust week leased the John Olewine farm near AxeMann and will till the broad and fertile acres after April 1st, 1900 Rev. J. 8. Phillips, of the M. E church, is holding a protracted meeting at Meek’s church which is being quite well attended, Our man of hammer and tongs, William Collins, is baving a new pavement put down in frout of his home, and it isn't concrete either. Mr and Mrs. G. W. Campbell, of Atica, Kansas, are making a month's visit among their friends in the old Keystone State, the home of their youth. John Kimport and J. 8. Herman tarried in town Tuesday morning to say “‘howdy- do" to their old chums before crossing Old Tussey for a drive through Stonevalley. You ought to see Mrs. Everts’ Christmas goods. Why zo elsewhere when you can get them in your home town. Every store win- dow is already putting on Christmas airs. After almost twenty-eight years in Hast- ings, Nebraska, John Sausserman returned last week and is visiting friends here and in Stonevalley, looking quite well and, asthe saying goes, is well heeled. Miss Sue Dannley, who was injured in the railroad wreck near Strubles, is home again and getting along nicely. Miss Sadie is con. valescing at the home of her sister, Mrs. Samuel Moore, at State College. Thanksgiving day John and Hamill Bathgate bought the McFarlane farm at Poddentown. The Bathgate’'s have lived there over thirty years and finally decided to buy. The deal had been on for some time and at their Thanksgiving feast it was de- cided to close it up at the $50 per acre mark. Hunting stories are rife at the grocery store exchanges now when the season is at an end and among the lucky shots who brought down the fleet foot are Philip Brad- ford, Ira Slagel, Morris Miller, Cal Riley’ Christ Meyers, Wm. McClintic, Ed. Corl} Harry Houtz, and Harry Sheasley, an eight pronged buck. Ed. Riley got a bear and Fred Reitz a deer. Last Sunday Rev. R. H. Bergstresser, the popular young divine, held his last service by administering the Lords Supper here in the morning. His last official act was to christen little Earl Alfred Harper and in* stall N. E. Hess as a member of the church council. In the afternoon he administered the Holy Sacrament at Gatesburg and in the evening he preached at Pine Hall. During his short stay here both he and his wife made hosts of warm friends. The young divine is a most eloquent pulpit orator and a thorough christian gentleman. Lemont. Mrs. J. R. Woodcock returned home Sat. urday. John Wirtz and bis daughter Ruth visited the county seat Saturday. Mrs. B. F. Hoy has been quite ill since Saturday from a attack of indigestion. Thauksgiving was a fine day and many hunters took advantage of it to enjoy the day in the woods. The game of football between Axe Mann and Lemont showed a score of 42 to 0 in favor of the latter team. The entertainment held by the Centre Furnace school, Friday evening, was a suc: cess in every way as each one did his work in fine style. Rev. Baumgardner, of New Berlin, will preach in the United Evangelical church Sunday morning, December 13th, and all are invited to attend. Many of our nimrods hied to the moun- tains Monday ito try to get a shot at a deer before the season went out, but they all came home empty handed. William Baumgardner moved his saw mi}! from the Barrens to the foot of Nittany mountain, east of C. D. Houtz’s home, on a piece of land owned by John B. Williams, where he will take out and saw the timber on the Decker and Lytle tracts, Jerome Spigelmyer, of Millheim, was 2a guest at Robert Hackenbergs one day last week. , J. W. Brungart is putting new windows in his house, also siding it, making a great im- provement, A. E, Strayer and son are at present at work on the interior of the Lutheran church at Tylersville. Revival services in the M. E. church closed Tuesday evening of last week. One conver- sion was the success attained. Geotge Miller and wife, of Lock Haven, are spending some time iv this place, baving been called here on account of the illness of their daughter Elsie. The butchering season is about over, there were fifty-three in this town, and all have been killed except one. We suppose the average weight was about 260 lbs. The stream supplying water for this town and Rebersburg is lower than it was ever known to be. We do hope the good Lord will send us some good showers ere winter sets in, Houses to rent will be scarce here this spring. For the last eight or ten years there has been no trouble to rent, and the scarcity now is explainable for the reason that some of the homes have been purchased by other parties, Mr. Monks, of the firm of the Lester Piano company, of Philadelphia, was an over Sun- day guest at the home of Geo. H. Smull, where he placed one of their $750 pianola pianos. This is the first instrument of this kind in the valley. A Legalized Triple Lynching. The town of Tiptonville, Tenn., bor- dering on Reeifoot lake, which re- cently has been the scene of many stirring incidents, witnessed the “le- galized"” lynching of three negroes who were arrested for murdering on Sun- day Special Deputy Sheriff Richard Burruss and wounding John Hall, a deputy sheriff. The execution of the negroes was given a semblance of leaglity by a hurried “trial.” arranged with the un- derstanding that the men would be condemned to death as soon as the “trial” was over. The negroes lynched were Marshall Edward and James Stineback. These brothers created a disturbance at a religious meeting near Tiptonville on Saturday night. When Officers Burruss and Hall attempted to arrest them the negroes shot the officers. At the “trial” all of the evidence of those who had seen the killing was heard, and in an incredibly short time the “case” was given to the “jury.” which in 2 few minutes “returned a verdict of guilty” and “fixed the pen- alty at death.” The “sentence” had barely been passed om the three ne- groes, when the mob, with a whoop and a yell, swarmed into the court room, seized the prisoners, rushed them to a large tree near the edge of town and “duly executed the sentence of death” by hanging them, firing vol- ley after volley into the air as the bodies were drawn up from the earth. Overripe Eggs Used By Bakers. It is charged that rotten eggs are used in many bakeries in Philadelphia in baking bread, cakes, ples and pas- tries. The business of supplying rotten eggs to bakeshops is so extensive that there are more than twenty dealers engaged in the disgusting trade. Thou- sands of dozens of “rots” and “spots,” the refuse of the big storage ware: houses and wholesale egg dealers, are pro sold weekly to be converted into food for the public. This revolting condition is revealed by investigations conducted by the state dairy and food commission, Spe- cial Agent H. P. Cassidy, who has col- lected the evidence, announces that cases are to be brought at once against about a dozen rotten egg dealers and more are to follow. Will Oppose Re-Election of Penrose. In a statement made by Representa- tive-elect Captain Ira McJunkin, of Butler, Pa, it is said an effort will be made ai the coming session of the Pennsylvania legislature to elect State Treasurer John O. Sheatz to succeed Bois Penrose in the United States senate. According to the statement, a thor- oughly organized movement is now on foot and it Is asserted that the “in- vasion of the Penrose ranks wili pro- duce a political upheaval unprevedent- ed in the poiitics of the state.” Captain McJunkin also states that Treasurer Sheatz is heartily in favor of the course outlined and has indi- cated his willingness to join the issue against Penrose. Will Fight Miners’ Demands. On behalf of the anthracite coal op- erators, a statement has been issued explaining the position of the oper- stors with regard to the mew work- ing agreement that is to ‘be entered into when the present three-year agreement, based on the award of the strike commission of 1902, which ex- pires April 1 next. The operators declare that there is a0 possibility that they will accede to the demands which the United Mine Workers of America have decided upon, but have not yet formally pre sented to the operators. The operators say they have been given to understand that the miners have drafted a new set of demands, which the miners’ union agreed to waive in 1906, when the working agreement was extended to March 31, 1909. The stand of the operators will be for a renewal of the agreement for another three-year term, or longer. First Whipping In Years. For the first time in eight years the whipping post was used at Ha gerstown, Md. when Jim Wuson, a colored man, was lashed by Sheriff George W. Barnshaw for wife-beating. Wilson was convicted before Police Justice Hoffman, who sentenced him to receive ten lashes and to <erve six months in the house of correction. Wilson was sullen and refused to ap- peal for mercy, although he squirmed as each blow of the whip feli upon his bare back. Headquarters For Union Engineers. | Warren S. Stone, the grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- gineers, announced that the plans for the brotherhood’'s new headquarters building in Cleveland, O., have been completed. A twelve-story building will be erected in the downtown dis- trict. Work, he said, would begin next March. The building will cost $1,000, 000. The erection of the building will mean a permanent home for the brotherhood. Lamphere Guilty of Arson. Ray Lamphere, charged with arson and the murder of Mrs. Belle Gunness and her three children by setting fire to the Gunness house on April 28, was found guilty of arson by the jury at La porte, Ind. Within five min utes after the verdict was reported, Judge Richter sentenced the defend: ant to the state penitentiary at Michi. gan City for an indeterminate term of from two to twenty-one years, fined him $5000 and disfranchised him for five years. Shot Dead Hunting Rabbits. Frank Koons and Eimer Hoffman, of Cementon, Pa. cousins, aged sixteen, went gunning for rabbits near Laurys. Koons was ahead as they went through a wire fence. The trigger of Hoffman's gun caught in the wire, causing a dis- charge, and Koons fell, shot through the abdomen. He died within five min- utes. Made Chairman Inaugural Committee. Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock, of the/Republican national committee, an. nounced the appointment of Edward J. Stellwagen as chairman of the inaugu- ral committee. Mr. Stellwagen is one of the leading capitalists of Washing: ton, among other positions occupied by him being that of president of the Union Trust company. Cheap Paper In Sight. Paper is to be manufactured from cotton stalks, a heretofore useless by- product, according to a report issued by the bureau of manufacture. A com- pany capitalized at $600,000 has been organized at Atlanta, Ga., for the pur pose. It is claimed that paper can be made from cotton stalks at & cost of about $15 a ton. Postal Deficit $16,873,222. In his annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1908, Postmaster General Meyer gives the total receipts for the year as $208,351,886, thereby showing a deficit of $16,873,222, the largest in the history of the depart ment, with an additional loss from fire, burglary, ete., of $37,056. Lost $12,000 Necklace. Otto C. Heinze, a broker, reported to the police of the Tenderloin station in New York that his wife had lost a $12,000 necklace of sixty-three pearls on Thanksgiving night while attending a theater, Ballot Box in Chicken Coop. CHICAGO, Deo. 1.—One of the charges of political misconduct oo which the Demo- cratio State Central committee of Illinois poses to ask the Legislature for a re- count of the ballots in the Deneen Steven- son election for Governor is that the judges and olerks of election in a precinct in Per- ry county used a small chicken coop for a ballot box. Into this repository of expres- sion of a free and independents electorate in Southern Illinois they chucked the vote re- gardless, mixing ap the hallots cast by men and the ballots cast hy women, the law re- quiring separate ballot hoxes, and not spe- cifically sanctioned the use of chicken coopa for either. Threshing Machine Burned. LEWISTOWN, PA., Dec. 1.—A peculiar bus costly fire ocourred as Longfellow, sev- en miles west of here, last night, when a flat car on an eastbound freight train caaght fire from the locomotive. The car was loaded with two threshing machines en route from Colambus, Ohio, to she Frick Mavufacturing company, at Waynes- boro, Pa. The car was detached from the train and one machine was entirely consumed. The car and the other machine were saved by a bualcet brigade formed by the orew. No Denying that Fact. From the Johnstown Democrat. The Democrats did pretty well in Penn- sylvania with thas $8,261 which was spent by the state committee. —There is still room at the top for the intelligent, progressive farmer. Announcements. We are authorized to announce William H. Daley, of Lamb street, as a candidate for over- soer of the poor subject to the rules and regula. tions of the Democratic party. 53-45 Mr. T. R. Hamilt of the North ward of Bellefonte, announces { as an aspirant for the nomiaation for tax collector, subject to the Democratic borongh primaries to be held in New Advertisements. Mall Tard JOR SALE su r, On account 1s eyesight, offers for sale his. HOME AND FARM situated near Runville station on the Snow Shoe railroad, consisting of three acres of land with good hose, barn and out-buildings, all in ex. cellent r. Plenty of fruitof all kinds, and an excellent apply of never failing water. It i= a comfortable house in a ne close to church and schools and will be wold OY WANTED.—A well grown boy who can take care of several do the chores about a small farm nights an mornings, and go to school home and will be paid. “Safclent to at Address X. Y. Z. REAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BAR- GAINS—BANKRUPT SALE. The stock of merchandise of the MARION SUPPLY COMPANY, Bankrupt, located in the Brown Building, on the corner of Bishop and Allegheny streets, Bellefonte, Pa., will be sold at OUT-CRY ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH. The sale begins at 2:3C p, m., and will continue during the day and evening, and if necessary will be adjourned from evening to even- ing thereafter until the entire stock is disposed of. The sale will be made by G. F. Musser, Trustee in Bankruptcy. The stock includes groceries, gent's furnishing goods, fixtures, Ete., MUST BE DISPOSED OF AT ONCE. —— Se ———— New Advertisements. | New Advertisements. _. ne. — ILLIAMSPORT COMMERCIAL COLLEGE Business, Shorthand and Preparatory school. for graduates. Winter term ‘begins January Sth. Catalogue and trial lessons in book-keeping and shorthand free. 75 lessons in writing by mail for $2.50. 53-48-1t F. F. HEALEY, Proprietor. A CHANCE TO GO TO SCHOOL—and a comfortable home will be given a boy large enough to take care of a little stock and is willing to work mornings and evenings for his board and small wages. Address J. B., care of this office. 53-46-38 OST.—A Rabbit Hound-—was seen at Snow Shoe Intersection last Saturday. It stands about eighteen inches high, is white with two black = one on the left side and one on the back, with yellow head. Liberal reward if re- turned to J. C. FREEMAN, BT-t1. Tyrone, Pa, PHOLSTERING.—Have you Sofas, Chairs, Mattresses oranyining in that line to repair. If you have, call H. M. Bidwell on mercial ‘phone. He will come to see you about it. 63-4-6m * EGAL NOTICE.—Notioce is hereby given that the first and final account of William 5. Brooks, guardian of 8amuel T, Breoks, will be presented to the Court for confirmation on Wednesday, December 9th, 1908, and unless ex- ceptions be filed thereto, on or before the second day of the term, the same will be confirmed. A. B. KIMPORT, Prothonotary. ole dn, than ever. Are all here and Prettier, Cheaper and Better A partial list below. Suit Cases $1.00 up to 5.00 are wonders. Sweater Coats 25c up to $6.00 each. House Coats and Bath Robes. Umbrellas and Rain Coats. Handkerchiefs and Mufflers. Neckwear from 25c up to $1.50. The new Collars for Misses and Boys. Gloves from 25¢ up to $2.50. The Automobile Gauntlets for Youths, Misses, Men and Women from so cents up to $3.00 per pair. MONTGOMERY AND COMPANY, Bellefonte and State College. Bellefonte Lumber Company. (Whether or not you are satisfied) with a job of building depends as much on the fittings and finish- ing as on the building itself. Unhandy sash, poor doors, bum inside finishing—these will make your otherwise good job a failure. Contractors especially should see that none but good glass, mill work for finishing, and so forth thru the list, go into their work. Don’t you see why? We stake our reputation on all we handle, and we have a plan peculiar to us, which reduces prices. BELLEFONTE LUMBER CO. §2-2-1y Bellefonte, Pa. w » ————— ——— I — Wall Paper, Paints, Etc. cheap. Apply to MICHAEL SENNET, 53-89-11 Runville, Pa. oo BB BA BA Bl BA BD BE BA BE DA DA BM A AB Mr AM AM eT In attractive colors and it will stand out from its neighbors. In combining colors harmoniously is at your serv- ice, with Pure White Lead and Oil to back us up. THE NEW WALL PAPERS We have cn be made to give many novel forms We'd be glad to suggest original treatment for your house—They need not be ex- pensive. Wall papers, Window Shades, Curtain Poles, Paints, Qil, Glass, &c., at of decoration. Bush Arcade, PAINT YOUR HOUSE OUR EXPERIENCE ECKENROTH BROTHERS, wou Bellefonte, Pa. ww vew
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