A EE —— Felt Himself Growing Weaker While Sitting on the Porch of His Home and Died Shortly After Being As sisted Into the House — Formerly wielded Powerful Influence as Edi tor and Politician. Philadelphia, June 7.—Colonel Alex: ander K. McClure, prothonotary of tie supreme and superior courts of Penn sylvania and for many years a promi: pent figure in politics and journalism, | died at his home in Wallingford, Dela ware county, aged eighty-one years. He had been suffering from infirmi ties due to his advanced years, aud Sunday was the first time in more than a week that he felt able to leave his room. In company with bis brother in-law, Alfred Gratz, he sat on the porch of his home for a short time Feeling himself growing weaker, he asked to be essisted to a lounge ir the parlor. He died shortly after he had been assisted into the house, Was an Editor at 19. Born in Perry county, Pa., in 1828 Colonel McClure showed a marked ap titude for journalism and politics. His father, who was a farmer, had ap prenticed him to a tanner. He spent considerable time around the local newspaper office, and when he was | only nineteen years old became the editor of the Juniata Sentinel, a Whig | organ, which had just been started Before he was twenty-one years old he was a conferee in a congression:! meeting in the interests of Andrew G. Curtin. He rendered good service on the stump and in his paper to W. F. Johnson, the Whig nominee for gov ernor. The latter appointed him on his staff, the day McClure becams: twenty-one years of age. In 1850 he | was appointed Deputy United States! marshal for Juniata county. He was later presented with a hall interest in the Chambersburg Reposi tory and moved to Chambersburg where he took charge of the paver and became sctive im politics. Whes he was only twenty-five 7sass Rd he was nominated for audi coneral bY the Whigs, but was defeated after s spirited contest. He was a delegate to the Fremont convention and made a brilliant canvass in the interest of the first Republican candidate fo' president. Stampeded Convention For Lincoln. He was twice elected state represen. tative from Franklin county, and ie 1860 was sent to the state senate from that district. A member of the Re publican convention which nominated | Lincoln in 1860, McClure was the ont | who suggested that the Pennsylvania | delegates should break away from | Cameron and vote for Lincoln. This was done and Lincoln's name stam peded the convention, although Sew: ard had been the choice of more than two-thirds of the delegates. When the Civil War broke out Mc Clure was a leader in the state sen ate and urged vigorous action, He was chairman of the committee on military affairs and was closely identified with the war policy of Governor Curtin. He formed close relations with President coln and his cabinet and played a oad hané in national politics. As ad tant general he superintended the drafting of Pennsylvania's troops. Established Philadelphia Times. In the meantime he had studied law and came to Philadelphia, where he cticed that profession for four ars. In 1872 he became a leader in e Greely movement and was elected the state senate on an independent ket. In 1873 he was defeated for e office of mayor of Philadelphia by : small majority after a bitter contest. ith the late Frank McLaughlin he established the Times and for years wielded a trenchant editorial pen. One of his greatest battles was a crusade against the “Dandy Mayor” William B. Smith. M. Smith, who sued him for damages and recovered a verdict, testified that Colonel McClure had sald to him, “I will drive you out of poli tics, and 1 will drive you out of town.” Mr. Smith did drop out of politics. After advancing years had caused him to give up his editorial labors he busied himself with writing his remin- iscences and in revising several of his earlier works. In 1903 he was ap pointed prothonotary of the supreme and superior courts of the state. Philadelphia Brewer Dead. Philadelphia, June 7. — Peter A. Schemm, the only son of the late Peter Schemm, the well known brewer, who committed suicide several years ago by jumping over Niagara Falls, died at his home in this city. He had been a sufferer from stomach trouble for some time and recently underwent an operation. Invited Anachists; Asked to Resign. "Orange, N. J., June 7.—Because he Emma Goldman and Alexander anarchists, to a luncheon tly given by the exclusive May- Descendants society, Alden , of this place, has been asked to resign from the Orange chapter. Sons of the American Revolution. $12,000 Paid For Jersey Bull. Bulls are valuable in Pennsylvania one has just been sold for $12,000. Golden Jolly, the name of this Disfigured Sister For Wanting to Wed Enraged when he was told that his ty-year-old sister Bessie was tc married, William H. Blessing a hatchet, inflicting several seri wounds. He then threw acid in her | Dougles advocated the | harmless sedative drugs until the mor- and mouth. The girl may Division of Money Between Family Physicians and Specialists Warmly Scored In Medical Convention—Ad- vocate Somnolent Method to Cure Dope Habit. Atlantic City, June 8.—Eminent phy- | sicians advocated “contract practice” by physicians before the American Academy of Medicine at their closing meeting as a solution for the problem of securing proper medical attention for the wage earners at small cost. The plan presented favors small monthly payments by the clients of the contract physician, who is expect- ed to attend them in case of illness without extra charge. Dr. L. Benedict, of Buffalo, claimed that under the present system the poor, unable to pay doctors’ billie, often delay calling a physician until the disease is beyond easy cure. He claimed that the con- tract plan would also secure the doctor sgainst loss by unpaid bills and guar- antee the young physician a living in- come. Dr. Woods Hutchinson, of New York, was another advocate of the new plan, which was discussed by Dr. Charles J. Sheedon, who called con- tract practice “insurance against doc- tors’ bills.” Payment of commissions by special: ists to general practitioners who call them in for cperations or advice was characterized as “graft, pure and sim- ple,” by Dr. E. Gard Edwards, of La Junta, Colo. The matter of fee split- ting formed the subject of Dr. Ed- wards’ address, and he flayed medical men who, he claimed, are making a regular practice of dividing the high fees demanded by the specialists. Dr. Edwards also condemned the action of many specialists who perform oper- | ations and then leave their patients under the care of the local practi | tioner, who ‘receives the blame if | they die and none of the credit if they live.” Dr. H. I. Partes, of Eatontown, N. J., favored “health clubs” for weekly study of hygiene and sanitation. In an address before the American So- ciety for the Study of Alcohol and Narcotics, Dr. C. J. Dougles, of Dor- chester, Mass., declared in favor of the somnolent method of curing the morphine habit which, he insisted, is becoming a world-wide menace. Dr. giving o phine victim has lost the craving and effects of the drug. Mother's Grief Over Boy's Weak Mind Leads to a Double Shooting. Salem, O., June 8.—Mrs. Elizabeth Sharp, a society woman, and wife of G. V. Sharp, a politician and manu facturer, killed her twelve-year-oid Harold and herself with a revolver. The boy had been mentally derang: ed from birth, and his mother grieved deeply over his affliction. It is believed her grief caused the tragedy. $12,120 Necklace Awaits Owner. New York, June 8.—The customs authorities have on their hands a dia “mond collar and bracelet, appraised.at $12,120, which the owner apparently did not value sufficiently to claim. The jewelry was seized on April 24, when Celso Del Villar, a wealthy Mex- ican, who had arrived from Havana on the steamer Morro Castle, in company with a wel’ known Mexican actress, falled to declare it. } J Court Refuses Liquor Licenses. Elkins, W. Va., June 8,.—From indi- cations Randolph county, the largest county in West Virginia, has been added to the “dry” list. The ca de court, sitting here, has refused the liquor privilege to two of the largest towns in Randolph county and hog for the rest of the cafes has abandoned. ¢ Barents Whip Boys by Court's Order. New York, June 8.—Four boys, who were charged with rowdyism on sub way trains, were whipped by their par- ents im the children’s court, as the choice between fines and the rod. The whippings took place in a private room. Almshouse Burned; Woman Killed. Fredericksburg, Va., June 8.—Dur- ing a terrific electrical and hailstorm, which passed over Fredericksburg, the colored department of the city poor house was struck by lightning consumed by fire. Mary Fox, an inmate, lost her life in the flames. Forty Schoolboys Strike. Evansville, Ind., June 8.—Forty boys of the Centennial school went on a strike because they said their teach- ers were riding in street cars, against which there is a strike of motormen und conductors. 5 House Passes Porto Rican Bill. Washington, June 8. — The house finally passed the Porto Rican bill au- thorizing th» continuance of the cu rent appropriations for the next 1 year. Maniac Blows Up Home. While he was in a fit of mite under the kitchen of his house. The house was destroyed, and Garrett, his wife and daughter, aged five, y i killed. ! 2 Chicago for 50,000 metallized toads. : King Alfonso Fell From Horse. King Alfonso, while playing polo 8 Jaasid; Spain, Jel Sram bis Besse. eo Men Accept 22 Cents an Hour, Ten- Hour Day and “Swing System” Will Be Abolished—May Purchase Uni- forms In the Open Market. “The strike has been settled. The men will receive 22 cents an hour, and ten hours will constitute a day's work.” This statement, emanating from C. O. Pratt, chairman of the executive committee of the Amalga- mated Association of Street Railway employes, the leader of the Philadel phia striking motormen and conduc- tors, followed by the deportation of the 450 strike-breakers who came here from New York, ends the strike of the employes of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit compaay. The strike be- gan one week ago, and at about the same hour the men quit their pos:- tions on May 20 they again took up their burden. The termination of the differences between the company and its em- ployes was brought about primarily by State Senator James P. McNichol, the Republican leader of this city, at conferences with the traction officials and the strikers’ representatives. The delegates chosen by the strikers met Leader Pratt and discussed the propo- sition which had been made by the traction people. Some of the delegates insisted upon 25 cents an hour, while others thought 22 cents an hour and a ten-hour day was a fair compromise. After being in session nearly all day the men agreed to accept 22 cents an hour. The old “swing system” has been abolished; ten hours will consti- tute a day's work; all employes will be permitted to purchase their uni- forms in the open market; all future differences are to be adjusted between the company and a grievance commit- tee chosen by the employes. If, after an investigation by the city controller of the books of the company, it can be shown that more than 22 cents an hour can be paid without crippling the finances of the Rapid Transit com- pany, the men will insist upon a fur- ther advance in wages. A sub-committee of seven employes, which was chosen by the committee of nineteen—one from each car barn— met and ratified the agreement with the company. The elevated men, many of whom deserted their cars, it is stipulated in the agreement, are also to receive an increase of one cent per hour. The present strike has been the most complete tie-up ever experience by local trolley companies, and the temper of the mobs was more violent than in the strike of 1895. Polish Miner Brutally Slain. Peter Rodobskie, a Polish miner, liv- ing in a settlement of his countrymen in West Scranton, Pa., was found slain upon the tracks of the Lacka- wanna railroad by a track-walker. Rodobskie left his home on Satur day evening after drawing his pay and was not seen again by his wife and family until his body was discov- ered. Rodobskie’s killing was a most bru- tal crime. His skull was fractured, he had two knife wounds on the right gide of his face, and he was sho* through the kidneys. A part of one of his suspenders was found twisted around his neck, so thar strangulation would Lave rusuited fn a short time, while a beam of heavy oak was let fall on him from a height, the man’s breast being literally caved in. He had also a knife wound on the right hand. The county detective is of the opinion that the man was running away when the shot was fired, and that the other in- juries were inflicted after he fell from the bullet wound. Woman Terribly Injured by Dog. Mrs. John Turpin, of Upland, near Chester, Pa., engaged in a desperate encounter with a large Newfoundland dog, and the terrible lacerations in- flicted by the brute’s fangs are liable to cause her death. The experience so affected her nerves that she has not been rational for several hours. Mrs. Turpin was calling upon Mrs. Joseph Glenn, a next door neighbor, when the dog, which is owned by the Glenns, attacked her. The animal threw her down upon the porch, grabbed her by the hair of her head and dragged her around the yard, paying no at- tention to the vigorous beating admin. istered him by Mrs. Glenn with a club. Great pieces of flesh were chewed out of Mrs. Turpin’s face and arms, and she was unconscious when finally res- cued by Policeman Joseph W. Price, who shot the dog. Wharf Caves In; Eleven Drowned. Four women, five men and two chil dren lost their lives by drowning when the excursion steamer Margaret made a fastening at Mandeville, La., on the north coast of Lake Pontchartrain, twenty-five miles from New Orleans. The wharf gave way and about seven- ty-five people were thrown into the waters of the lake. Cut Out Tongue of Horse. Officers of the Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Animals are in- vestigating a case of flendish cruelty to a horse. Leonard Ott, a farmer living near Harmony, N. J, found in his barn a horse he had just pur- chased for $250 lying dead in his stall, The animal's tongue had been cmt out and the tendons of the hind legs slashed. Ott says he has no idea as to who could have committed the deed. Wheat Sells For $1.26 In Texas. Reports received at Forth Worth from the wheat growing belt of north Texas show that the first of this sea- son's wheat in the United States is be- ing contracted for at $1.35 and up ward. In some instances farmers are ob- taining contracts that will give them any advance that may occur in the market at the time the wheat hag been threshed. Millers are eagerly buying the crop at the prevailing quotations. Girl Blinded by Lightning. While she was sitting with her back to a window awaiting her turn to enter the gold medal oratorical contest at the Vincennes (Ind.) uni: versity, Miss Ola Wilson Yates, a member of the graduating class, was blinded by a flash of lightning. She remained blind an hour. On regaining her sight she insisted on going into the contest. She spoke for five min- utes and became blind again. She was led off the stage by President Ellis. Bolt From Clear Sky Kills. A bolt of lightning from an appar ently cloudless sky killed Jim Byrd, a megro plow hand employed upon the plantation eof J. A. Clinkscales, south of Anderson, S. C. The mule the negro was working also was kill ed. Sam Clinkscales, the young som of J. A. Clinkscales, who was plowing 200 yards away, was knocked down and badly stunned. His mule was alsc knocked down by the bolt. Thought Boy's Club Lightning Stroke. When she was accidentally struck on the head by a base ball bat in the hands of a seven-year-old boy, Mrs Charles Bergold, of Bloomsburg, Pa. was rendered unconscious and remain ed in that state for several hours. The accident occurred while a heavy thnn derstorm was in progress, and upor regaining consciousness Mrs. Bergold thought that she had been struck by lightning. EE ————————— et Pennsylvania Railroad. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD BULLETIN JUNE ON THE GREAT LAKES. Restful, delightful, interesting, and instructive, there is no trip like that on the Great Lakes, those inland seas which form the border lines between the United State and Canada. And June is one of the most charming months in the year in which to take the trip. For comfort the fine passenger steamships of the Anchor Line have 1.0 superiors. As well-appointed as the palatial ocean grey- hounds which plow the Atlantic, their schedule allows sufficient time at all stopping places to enable the traveler to see something of the great lake cities and to view in daylight the most distinctive sights of the lakes, and the scenery which frames them. The trip through the Detroit River, and through Lake St. Clair, with its great ship canal in the middleof the lake, thence through Lake Huron, the locking of the steamer through the great locks at the Soo, and the passage of the Portage Entry, lake and canal, across the upper end of Michigan are novel and interesting features. The voyage from Buffalo to Duluth covers over eleven hundred "miles in five days’ journey. Leaving Buffalo, the steamships Juniata and Tionesta, make stops at Erie, Cleveland, Detroit, Mackinac Is- land, the Soo, Marquette, Houghton and Hancock and Duluth. "J | The 190g season opefis on June's, when the Steamer Tionesta will make her first sailing from Buffalo. The Anchor Line is the Great Lake Annex of the Pennsylvania "Railroad, and the service measures up to the high standard set by the Standard Railroad of America.” An illustrated folder, giving sailing dates of steamers, rates of fares, and other information isin course of preparation, and may be obtained when ready from any Pennsylvania Railroad Ticket Agent, whois also > "trip through the G t Lakes and back. red 10 book passengers who may desire to take, this, Four Hundred and Fifiy Dollar Pony Outfits Free to Boys and Girls. wl PITTSBURG, June 5.—Thirty-two ponies, donkeys and bicycles are to be awarded brighs boys and girle in every section of Western Penpsylvania, Eastern Ohio and Western West Virginia by ‘‘The Pittsburg Sun.’”” The boy or girl securing the greatest number of votes for their school teacher are to be the winners of these bandsome pres. ents. The ponies are the finest that money can buy, and this ie also the case with the cart, the donkeys and the bioyoles. Every boy and girl should write as once to the ‘‘Con- tess Mau of ‘The Sun’ ”’ for complete out- fit which will be sent free for the asking. TTS. New Advertisements. RSA De h ® Jul ot lle rough. r ot, good and oping” Price $700.00. buyer six years tc pay for the property. L. C. BULLOCK Jr. A171. Overseer of Poor. Atlantic City Hotel. I ST. JAMES HOTEL St. James Place (Ocean End) Atlantic City, N. J. MRS. W. F. BECKER. 54-19-3m, MISS E. C, BRUGGER. Long Distance Bell Telephone, Automobiles. Be lM Me SM lB lM Mo lB. {AUTOMOBILES AGEST YOR THE FOLLOWING © FRANKLIN, PEERLESS, THOMAS, BUICK, OLDSMOBILE. A number of good second hand cars for sale, JOHN SEBRING, ]JR., 4-811, BELLEFONTE, PA. A le DB DB Dl AB WY WW WY YY YY Ye we COCO ve YYTYYTY BUILDING MATERIAL When you are ready for it, you will get it here. On Lumber, Mill Work, Roofing, Shingles, and Glass. This is a place where close prices and prompt shipments of reliable materials get the orders of all who know of them. AN ESTIMATE? 52:51 Bellefonte Lumber Co. house Will give | d New Advertisements, Chairs, Mattresses or Snpihing gee) lige to repair! If have, eall H. M. Bidwell of Commercial ‘phone. He will come to see you about it, M2lly* PHOLSTERING.—Have you {oPPER STOCK FOR SALE. — 5,000 shares of nop-assessable North American Copper Stock, Lordsburg, New Mexico, cap be hased of the undersigned at 7) cents a share, app'ying to or writing, Mes. NELLIE WATT, 54-2311 Howard, ANTED.—Salesmen to represent us in the sale of our High Grade Goods. Don't delay, appiy at once. Steady employment; liberal terms. Experience not necessary. ALLEN NURSERY Co, H2l-4mo. Rochester, N. Y. R SALE.—House and lot at Corner of Spring & Curtip streets, Bellefonte. House 40x45 feet, 3 stories, Browx Stowe 13 Koons, Bath room, Laundry, large two story stahie, modern improvements gargen, lot 100x200 feet, Price 500, Terms to suit purchaser. CYRUS GORDON, 54-22-48. Clearfield, Pa, WILLARD'S STORE GENT'S FURNISHINGS, HATS, CAPS, ETC, 1 deal in oniy the best articles and Istest styles, out sell at lower Jrives than those eating shoddy and cheaper grades, 1 would be pleased to have your custom. D. I. WILLARD, West High St. Bellefonte, Pa. 54-8-1y EPRESENTATIVE WANTED.-A life insurance i having over fifty mile lion dollars (8580,000,000.00) of insurance in force esires an experienced representative for this vi. cinity. To sucha person the company is prepar- ed to offer a general agents contract pirecr with its Home office, For full particulates address ‘‘In- surace,” care of Warcnmax, Bellefonte; Pa. 54-2311 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.— Let ters of administration ec. t, a, upon the ess tate of C. Frank Montgomery, late of the borough of Bellefonte, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate meant and those having claims against the same to pre- sent them duly authenticated for settlement, JOHN M. BULLOCK, Administrator, ¢. L a, W. Hanrisox WarLken, Bellefonte, Pa, #H-19-0t Attorney. MALL FARM FOR SALE. — The subscriber, on account of the loss of his 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 house, barn and pul-buildings, all in ex. cellent repair. Plenty of fruit of all kinds, and an excellent supply of never failing water. I$ is a comfortable house in a jocd neighborh close to church and schools and will be sol cheap, Apply to MICHAEL SENNET, 53.29-tf Runville, Pa, XECUTRIX'S NOTICE.—Estate of Mrs. Annie Hetferon, late of Rush Township deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the estate of Annie Hefleron, inte of Rush Township, deceased, hav- fog been granted the undersigned, those haviog cinims against the said estate are requested to present them duly authenticated, for settlement, and those knowing themselves to be indebted are requestsd to make prompt payment. MARGARET E. HEFFERON Executrix. 54.21.61, Osceola Mills, Pa, None TO CONTRACTORS AND BIDDERS. —The undersigned will re- ceive sealed proposals for the construction of the New School Building, any time from this tp Up * | to twelve o'clock noon, Saturday June, 12th, This to cover every thing in connection with the construction of said building above the founda- tion walle. All hide 10 be ; weed on play and * {fications prepared by J. K. Cole, Architect, a hich fap hes at his office in Bellefonte, Pa. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a written contract and to give bond in such sums as the committee shall require for the proper completion of the building. The board reserves the right to Het any and all bids, By order of the Board. D. F. Fonrsey, A.C. Miser, W. H. Crissmax, Building Committee, May 10th 1909, 54-21.3t. Bellefonte, Pa. A UPIIOR'S NOTICE—In the Orpban’s Court of Centre county. In the matter of the estate of George W. Ream, late 3 Gres Soupsip, Centre county,Pennsylvania, d The undersigned, an auditor Appoidicd by said court to distribute the funds in the hands of John M. Ream, administrator of ete., of said decedent, as shown by his account filed, and con- firmed absolutely, to and among the creditors and those legally entitled to ve same, will meet the parties in interest for the Lizposs of his appointment at his office in Be fonte, Pa., room No. 8, Crider's Exchan flding, on Saturday, June 26th, 1809, at 10 o'clock in the fore- noon, when and where those who desire may at- tend or forever afterwards be debarred from coming in on said fund. N. B. SPANGLER, Audi! 54-23-3t Te The Bellefonte Electric Co's Day Service. Ta JN OTICE- Commencing July 1st the Bellefonte Electric Company will run a day service, available for Power Purposes, Flat Irons, Electric Fans, Cooking Utensils ,Etc. Think what it means during the Hot Summer Months to be able to use Cool, Clean, Economical Electric Appliances— No Trouble—No Attention—Press the Button and It Does the Rest. SPECIAL 54-24-2t. RATES FOR POWER ON APPLICATION. High Grade Commercial and Building Lime. oO Exicaluual Lime. ide (H-O) Hydrated Lime. Hydra Ground Lime for Agricultural , Crushed Limestone for Concrete Work. Graded Limestone for Road Making. Works at Bellefonte, Tyrone, Union Furnace and Frankstown, Pa. ER— Address all communications and orders to AMERICAN LIME & STONE COMPANY, 54-4-6m. ALU satpat OLA Tyrone, Pa. AE
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