RE —— cai Bellefonte, Pa., July 30, 1909, NOISY AFRICANS. aughter Seldom Heard In the Uproar of the Natives. Among the African natives there can nothing done without noise, ac rding to a Pittsburg mas who has iveled extensively in Africa. ‘It is simply appalling, the rush, the ar, the chatter and the bustle, like »dlam broke loose,” the traveler said. Che principal object of conversation said to be money, and the hubbub, iwling and uproar in all sorts of nes from shrill and screaming to uff and growling, accompanied by 1 sorts of gesticulations, with tongue, ‘ad and feet, are beyond description. “It is rather odd, but laughter is al- ost never heard In this uproar, and 3 for whistling it is a lost art. If ere are any quarrels they are not to * heard In public, although when a ympany of natives gets to carry on 1 animated conversation it appears to ie observer as if the next act would » a melee. “In addition to these natural sounds ere are others of an artificial charac- 'r that are equally familiar to the aveler. Such is the nolse of the ums called tomtoms, which are beat- 1 on every occasion, and a kind of ipe about eighteen inches long, with oles like those of a flute and breathed rough in a way that produces a ariety of notes of a wild, discordant aaracter. A frightful noise is made y the kaffa men blowing on a big 2ell.”"—Washington Post, THE WITCHES’ TREE. uperstitions Regarding the Influence of the Elder. Country people speak of the elder ‘ee as “=o witches’ tree” and planted near farm buildings and dairies to eep off witches. They also gay that 1e roots should never come near a rell, still less grow into it, or the wa- ’r will be spoiled. Evelyn's opinion vas also unfavorable. The diarist ays: “I do by no means commend the cent of it, which is very noxious to ae air. “We learn from Blesius that a cer- ain house in Spain, seated among any elder trees, diseased and killed early all its inhabitants, which, when t last they were grubbed up, became very healthy and wholesome place.” Cattle scarcely touch the elder, and he mole is driven away by the scent. ‘arters oftea placed branches on their orses’ heads to keep off flies. Noth- 1g will grow well in the company of he elder, and when it has been re- 10ved and all its roots carefully grub- ed up it is some few years before be ground becomes perfectly sweet nd good for anything. The berries, besides feeding the irds, make excellent country wine, eliclous with soda water in summer r taken hot in winter. The wood is articularly good for skewers, and a urlous red fungus grows on elder tumps. A specles of elder in the ‘yrol is covered with beautiful scarlet erries.—Selborne’s Magazine. Look After Your Property. It is a safe rule in this world to look :arefully after the details of your own Jroperty. Be sure your title deeds are *ecorded, that your insurance is kept 1p, that you alone have the key to your strong box in the safety vault. Do not leave your securities with your oroker. If he is doing a conservative Jusiness he has no need of them. If he isn't you don't want him to handle your property. The wonder is that with all the confidence reposed in financial matters there are so few def alcations. There is no use in making It easy for some one to get your prop- erty. In this world it is hard for most persons to acquire anything, and they should be careful to the last degree in seeing that they are fully protected in It.—Philadelphia Inquirer. Britain's Greatest Precipice. Writing to the Newcastle Journal in regard to the drowning of three bird catchers at St. Kilda, a correspondent says the wild fowls of St. Kilda find nesting places that enable them to bid deflance to the man and to the most daring of bird catchers. There is, for example, the precipice called Conagher, the same being far and away the greatest precipice in the British isles, the deepest perpendicu- lar precipice. It rises from the sea level to a clear height of 1,220 feet. Consider that a man might jump from the top of Conagher into the sea with- out getting a scratch by the way. Breaking the News. Marion, who had been taught to re- port her misdeeds promptly, came to her mother one day, sobbing penitently. “Mother, I—I—broke a brick in the fireplace.” “Well, that is not very hard to rem- edy. But how on earth did you do it. chila? “I pounded it with father's watch.”— Success Magazine, - Accessories. “I'm going in for poetry,” lisped the - sweet young thing. “Real, heartfelt “poetry,” thundered ~ the man of letters, “is only written in _ @ garret.” “Yes; I've heard that. So I've fitted up a beautiful Turkish den in ours.”— Washington Herald. Quite Warm, “lI understand there was a hot time | the Bangs household the other day.” “Yes. When he went home he found his wife simply bolling, and she gave him a roast.”—Baltimore American, His Knitting Work. : Aunt Alvira Fifer was what her neighbors called a “regular driver.” Possessed of untiring energy and un- falling strength herself, she made lit- tle allowance for idieness on the part of any one, and she declared that she could “put up with a mean man easier than with a lazy one.” Aunt Alvira's husband, Uncle Ethan, was a small, wizened, weak looking man, whom Aunt Alvira declared to be “mighty wiry, if he did look so spindlin’.” One day a summer boarder wha chanced to be staying at a farmhouse near the Fifer homestead wandered over to the littie brown farmhouse and sat down for a chat with Aunt Alvira. The visitor took note of the enormous quantity of stove wood piled up in the back yard and overflowing from the great woodshed. The whole yard was | strewn with it. The caller estimated that there were not less than twenty- five cords. “What an enormous quantity of wood you have!” he said to Aunt Fifer. “Yes, there is considerable,” she re- plied. “I cal'late on sellin’ most o’ it in the fall.” “Who cut it?” “Oh, Ethan did it as sort o' knittin’ work. I think it's a good thing for a man to have some kind o' knittin’ work to do when he's restin’, and that wood pile has been Ethan's knittin" work."—Youth’s Companion. George I. and the Stage. George 1. was a lover of the stage. and, as his predecessors had done, caused his “servants” to play before him at court. In 1718 his majesty or- dered the great hall of Hampton Court to be converted for the time into a theater. There, under the direction of Steele, “whose political services had been poorly recompensed by granting him some theatrical privileges,” seven performances were given. Among the plays were “Hamlet,” “Sir Courtly Nice,” “The Constant Counle,” “Love: For Money,” “Volpone” and “Rule a Wife and Have a Wife.” Among the piayers were Colley Cibber, Pinketh-, man, Johnson, Thurmond, Booth, Mills, Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Younger. In former times the fee paid by the, sovereign to his servants for a play acted at Whitehall had been £20, For these plays at Hampton Court King George, besides paying the actors their ordinary day's wage and traveling ex- penses, gave £350 and added £200 for the managers. The players were re- quired to act at any time upon receiv-, ing a day's notice, The Modest Scot. Love of country is so fine a virtue that it seems difficult to carry it to ex- cess. A resident of a small village in the north of Scotland paid a business visit to London the other day. He unknown to him had once made a stay in his native place. In the course of conversation the visitor made use of an expression that led the other to ex- claim, “Surely you come from Glen McLuskie?" The assertion, however, was denled. Presently,to the merchant's surprise, another Glen McLuskie ex- pression was heard. “My dear Mr. MacTavish, I feel convinced that you are a Glen McLuskie man after all,” insisted the merchant. “Weel,” returned the other, “I'll no’ deny it any longer.” “Then why didn't you say so at first?” demanded the Englishman, “Weel,” was the calm response, “I didna like to boast o’ it in London."”— London Chronicle. Her Souvenir. “Why did you hurry so?” he asked her when he had finally caught up with her at the foot of the stairs of the cafe. “Do you remember how the waiter prepared to put a clean tablecloth on our table for fresh guests,” she asked, “before we got through listening to the music?” > “Yes,” sald he. “Well, then, here,” she sald and showed him a large white tablecloth that had been hidden under her coat. “This is it. He laid it on the window, sill. Serves him right.” He gazed upon it in amazement, “Why didn’t you let me know,” he queried, “and I might have taken the table and walked out with that?'— New York Press. Halcyon Days. The term “halcyon days” is derived from a pretty little fable of the Sicil- cyon of the Sicilians.—New York gram. Persona Grata. The Old Bulldog—They’re going to chain us up on Sunday nights now. The Young Bulldog—How’s that, gov- ernor? The Old Bulldog—The new fel- low that’s started calling on Miss Ma- mie has got money.~New York Press. The Hidden Part. “Oh, mamma,” exclaimed four-year- old Flossie as she observed the moon in its second quarter, “come and look at the moon. Half of it is pushed into the sky, and the other half is sticking out.” Witty Dolly. He—I1 say, Dolly, may I take your photograph? You look so pretty that I feel I could eat you. She—Oh, I see, that's why you want me on a plate, eh? Precaution is better than repentance. -Greek Proverb. i The Donkey on the Stage. | *It's curious,” sald a theatrical man- ager who had experienced many ups and downs, “how the stage develops Jealousies. 1 once had a show on the road in which it was necessary to make use of a horse and a donkey. - We got the animals well trained for , their parts, and on the opening night they gave a first class performance. On the following night, however, we were unable to get the donkey to move out of the wings. Prince, the horse, went on without any trouble whatever, but Jack—that was the name of the donkey—could neither be coaxed nor driven out before the footlights, We | finally had to go on with the perform- ance with the donkey left out. After the show was over we got together cand tried to find out what had been | the matter. Nobody could offer an ex- planation until one of the stage hands happened to pick up a program, which showed that Prince's name was print- ! ed In the same kind of type we used | for Jack. We got a new lot of pro- | grams the next day with the donkey's | name printed in type which was near- | Iy twice as big as that which we used | for the horse. After that we never | had the slightest trouble.”—Chicago | Record-Herald. The Great Vidocq. Vidocq, the great French detective, was born in Aras In 1775. He began life as a baker and early became the | terror of his companions by his athletic | frame and violent disposition. At the | same time he was a notorious thief, | and after many disgraceful adventures | he enlisted in the army. In 1796 he re- turned to Paris with some money, which, however, he soon squandered. | Next he was sentenced at Lille to eight years’ hard labor for forgery, but re- peatedly escaped, and in 1808 he be- came connected with the Paris police as a detective. His previous career enabled him to render important serv- fces, and he was appointed chief of the safety brigade, chiefly composed of re- prieved convicts, which purged Paris of the many dangerous classes, In 1818 he received a full pardon, and his connection with this service lasted un- til about 1828, when he settled at St. Mande as a paper manufacturer. Soon after the revolution of 1830 he became a political detective, but with little success. In 1848 he was again em- ployed under the republican govern- ment, but he died penniless in 1857. ——Subsoribe for the WATCHMA'. Hood's Sarsaparilla. BY OUR FORMULA We preduce in Hood's Sarsaparilla, a medicine that has an unapproached ree- ord of cures of Serofula, eczema, erup- tions, eatarrh, rheumatism, anemia, ner- vousness, that tired feeling, loss of appe- title, ete, Hood's Sarsaparilla effects its wonder- ful cures, not simply because it contains sarsaparilla but becanse it combines the utmost remedial values of more than 20 different fagredients, each great) strengthened and enriched by this pecul. iar combination, There is no real snb- Attorneys-at-Law. Money to Loan. MEYER—Attorney-at-Law, Rooms 20 & 21, Crider's Exchange, Bellefonte, 2h 9-41 I~ B. SPANGLER — Attorney-a-Law. Prac. . tices fu all the Courts, Consultation in nglish and German. Office in Crider's Ex. change, Bellefonte, Pa. 40.22 VI ONEY TO LOAN or good secarity 4 snd houses for rent, J. M.EEICHLINE Att'y at Law, 51-l4-1y ——— Meat Markets. 8. TAYLOR—Attorney and Counsellor at . Law. Office, Garman House Block, Bellefonte, Pa. All kinds of legal business at. tended to promptly. 40-49 & KLINE WOODRING ' ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Bellefonte, Pa. Practices in all the courts, Office Room 18 Crider's Exchange. 5l-1-1y J H. WETZEL—Attorney and Conpselior at » Law. Office No, 11, Crider's Exchange, d floor. All kinds of legal business attend. ed to promptly, Consultation in English or Ger. man, 35-4 ETTIG, BOWER & ZERBY—Attorneysat Law, Eagle Block, Bellefonte, Pa. Suc cessors to Urvie, Bower & Orvis. Practice in ali the courts, Consultation in English or German. 50-7 tice in all the courts. Consultation in and German. Office south of court house. All professional business will receive prompt attention, 49-5-1y* J M. KEICHLINE — Attorney-at-Law. Prac nglish Physicians. Colleges & Schools. stitute for it. If urged to buy any prepa- ration said to be “just as good" you may be gure it is laterite, costs less lo make, an elds the dealer a Iarger profit, . oN "This medicine makes healthy and strong 8S. GLENN, M. D., Physician and Sur the “Little Soldiers” in your blood,— . geon, State College, Centre county, Pa. those corpuscles that fight disease germs Office at his residence. 35-41 constantly attackicg you, — — Get it today ip the Ysual Hguid form oF Tm eeesntm Ee in chocolated tablet form calle reatabs. 100 Doses One Doilar, 54-30 Dantists. Cry R. J. E. WARD, D.D.S,, office next door to Children for hs u. 2 A fous, Hien streets Bellefonte, ministe or nless extractin Fletcher’s Castoria. teeth. Superior Crown and Bridge work. Prices IF YOU WISH TO BECOME. A Chemist, £ Teacher, An Engineer, 4A Lawyer, An Electrician, A Physician, | THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEGE A Scientific Farmer, | 1a short, if you wish to secure a training thst wil 8t you well for any honorable pursuit in life, A Journalist, OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL ADVANTAGES, TUITION IS FREE IN ALL COURSES. tures; Psychology ; Ethics, Pedagogies, and of Clothing. | TAKING EFFECT IN SEPT. 1000, the General Courses have been extensive! nish a much more varied range of electives, after the Freshman ing History ; the Eagle, French, German, Spanish, Latin and modified, so as to fur- ear, than heretofore, includ- reek Languages and Litera- olitical Science. These courses are especially adapted to the wants of those who seek either the most thorough training for the Profession eaching, or a veneral Collere Education. I he courses in Chemistry, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Mining Engineering are pg the very test in the United Bates. Graduates have no difficulty in securing and holding posit | YOUNG WOMEN are admitted to all courses on the same terms as Young Men, FIRST SEMESTER begins Thursday, September 17th, 1908, happened to call on a merchant who | fons. For specimen examination papers or for catalogue giving full information respecting courses of tudy, expenses, etc., and showing positions held by graduates, address THE REGISTRAR, State College, Centre County. Pa. reasonable, D* H. W. TATE, Surgeon Dentist, office in the Bush Arcade, Bellefonte, Pa. All modern electric appliances used. Has had years of experience. All work of superior quality and Do i pe u Bly Yeterinary. DE 8. M. NISSLEY VETERINARY SURGEON, Office Palace Livery Stable, Bellefonte, Pa. 53.20-1y* Graduate University of Pa. Patents. ATENTS, TRADE MAR COPY. rights, &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is pobabl patentable, Communications strictly confidential. Handbook on patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing nts. 60 years experience. ttens taken hrough Munn & Co. receive Special Notice, with. out charge in the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. a kandsome illustrated Reipty. Largest cireula lation ol any scientific journal, Terms $3 a year; four months 81. Sold by all newsdealers, MUNN & CO, 361 Broadway, New York. Men’s Furnishing Goods. Branch Office, 625 F St, Washington, D, C. 52-45-1y. (FET THE BEST MEATS. You save nothing by buying, poor, thin or gristly meats. | use only the LARGEST, FATTEST, CATTLE, And supply my customers witn toe freshe ext, choleest, Lest blood and musele muke Ing Steake and Roasts, My prices are 60 higher than poorer ments are else. where I always have =~ DRESSED POULTRY me Inne in season, and any kinds of geod meats you want, Ter My Suor, P. L. BEEZER. fikh Street, Bellefonte 43-34-,v ——— Travelers Guide NMENTRAL RAILROAD OF PENNA. Condensed Time Table effective June 17, 1008 | Reap poww | Reap vr. —~ — Stations pT No 1iNo ad 3 No 8/No Nos, A. m. p.m. p.m. Lve, Ar. |p. mW. p.m. 8, me ¥705 655 2 20 BELLEFONTE. 9 10, 6 05) 6 40 715 708 282...c.oNigh..........| 8 57 4 62] ® &7 1 Mif7 11] 2 87......0... ON.0uunes | 18 61) 4 47/19 21 727 718 245 HECLAPARK. 845 441] v 13 7 29 | 2470... Dunkles......| 8 43] 4 38/ 9 18 73317 23) 251... Hublersburg... 18 39, 4 34 1 oD 737) 728 2 85|..8nydertown.....| 8 36| 4 29 ¢ 08 7 40/17 30] 2 58) ....... 0 [18 34) 4 27/19 03 7 42/17 33) 8 01/.......Huston 18 32 4 24/9 00 746! 7 38 8 08/.......Lamar, 18 29| 4 21/6 87 7 48 {7 40] 8 08 ....Clintondale....| 18 26| 4 18.18 54 7 54) 7 44] 8 12|. Krider's Sidivg.| 8 22 4 14) 8 50 7 56/17 49| 8 16!... Macke ville... 18 18! 4 06!18 48 8 02 734] 822. CedarSpring...| 8 12 4 031 8 43 8 03) 757 8 2... Salons......| 8 10, 4 01! 8 41 R10 802 8 30. . MILLHALL.. R05 8 83! & 9g (N. Y. Central & Hudson River R. R.) 1 8 sl. wp Jersey Shave... eee 2 " A { 9 30 Arr. + ve 3 tig 20 11 on Live } ws PORT } xvr.| 230 ‘6 50 (Phila. & Reading Ry.) | 730] 680|.uurieernee PEILA.............| 18 96/11 30 10 10 9 00l........NEW YORK......... | 9 00 (Via Phila.) | p. m. a. m.lArr, Lve. a. m.'p. m. tWeek Days WALLAY® H, GEPHART, Ga- 1 Buperintendent, JB ELLEFONTE CENTRAL RAIL. ROAL. Scneo: le to take effect Monday Jan. 6, 1908, we v EASTWA BD ren. w . read up {No.5 /#No.8 x Erations, a | 4 lL. rN. | Am, am Ly Ar. a.m. PM. PM, 200! 17 15/6 30! ...Bellefonte...| 8 50' 12 50/6 0 207 10 206 35... Coleville......| 8 40] 12 40 8 60 2 12) 10 23i6 38|...... Mortts.......| 887 1237 ¢ 47 217 10216 43/.....8tevens retin “85 12358 | l.Lime Centre.. | 221) 10306 46 .Runter's Park.| 8 a1 12 21'6 40 2 26 10 346 50 .....Fililmore......| 8 25) 12288 88 232 10 40 6 58. ...... Briarly...... 8 24) 12 245 80 235 1045700... Waddles.....| 820 12 205 ¢% 2 50! 10 57 7 12... Krumrine.....| 8 07/ 12 018 or 320 11.10 728 State College. | 8 0) | tee ST Vt 78 s:Blorme ao... | 7 40! | 3%) 1735 Pinewrove M'ls! 785 S20 F. H. THOMAS Supt. Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria. ——— BR RRR AE PREP EEREEEEPE] 3H EERE ER EERRERERERES A N ’ | Saw. M. FAUBLE AND SON, IT’S The Biggest Bargain We Have Ever Offered. BIG Two hundred and fifty Childrens suits, sizes from All straight Pants, from $4 to $6. You 8 to 16 years. regular price can take your ick for the next. two weeks at, 2.50. These are all STRAIGHT PANTS (no Bloomers included in this Sale.) Its the Biggest. Bargain you ever Don’t, miss it. he Sy EEE EEE EEE REE ER ERE
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers