. A ee eee ee Bellefonte, Pa., August 20, 1909. The Lackey Who Changed Places With His Former Master. Some years ago a remarkable occur rence transpired at Nice. which Is very near to Monte Carlo. A notorious habitue of the casino. who had made his money principally there, nad set up an English vehicle. a pair of horses, “tiger” and all. and cut quite a swell driving in the neighborhood. says Il- lustrazione. One day he was riding in the environs of the town when his servant, sitting upon the raised box behind, who had been feeling some- what uneasy at not receiving his wages for some time, seeing his master quite alone, ventured to ask him through the back window if he would not make it convenient to pay him. The master was in a good humor and asked: “How much is it, La Fleur?’ “One hundred and twenty-five livres, may it please you, monsieur.” “Very well; here it is” said the master, spreading the sum in paper currency upon the seat of the vehicle. “Now. La Fleur, have you a pack of cards with you?” “Certainly,” answered the obsequious lackey. “1 always carry them, mon- gleur,” producing the curds at once. “That is well. Now, I will be bank- er, and you shall play against me. I will take the front seat, the back one shall serve for our table, and you can look through this back window.” The lackey assented to this, amused at his master's condescension. Luck was rather on the master’s side. but both men became quite eager in the game, thinking of that, and that only. Little by little the footman's money went until all that was left of his wages was b livres. He began to feel anxious, when suddenly his luck turned. and he won the whole sum back, with every sou his master had about him. Piqued at his loss, the master wa- gered a horse, which the lackey won: then its mate, next the harness and lastly the carriage itself. Luck ran all one way, and the servant, La Fleur, won everything. The master took out his watch and put it down against a given sum. The cards were shuffled. and the lackey won. “J have nothing more, La Fleur. You have cleaned me out,” said the half desperate gambler. The servant was in high spirits at his strange run of luck. “Here are a hundred livres, monsieur. I will stake them against your posi- tion. If you win they are yours. If you lose we change seats.” “Agreed!” The cards were shuffled, La Fleur won, and the vehicle returned to Nice with its former master occupying the servant's box behind and La Fleur sit- ting inside! The Last Speaker of Cornish. Penzance, there is a monument erected to the memory of Doll, or Dolly, Pent- reath, who attained the age of 102 and was the last woman who spoke the Cornish tongue. This is the in- scription: “Here lieth interred Dorothy Pentreath, who died in 1777, sald to have been the last person who con- versed in the ancient Cornish, the pe- culiar language of this country from the earliest times till it expired In the eighteenth century in this parish of St. Paul. This stone is erected by the Prince Louis Lucien Bonaparte, in with the Rev. John Garnett, of St. Paul, June, 1860. ‘Honor father and thy mother that thy may be long upon the land which thy God giveth thee’ (Exodus 12).”—London News. t The Youngster Hushed. When the great French chemist Che- vreul attained his hundredth birthday he was entertained at a public dinner, at which his son, a high official in the i | aged to fix the cards so that when he department of justice, sixty-seven years old, was also present. The old man made a speech and in telling an anec- dote made a slight skp, which his son corrected. Old Chevreul turned around “Hush, youngster, when 1 am talking.” ‘And the “youngster” held his tongue. An Odd Perquisite. One of the most curious perquisites in connection with English corona- g g apparent on the night preced- coronation. In olden times a perquisite of considerable “bedding” usually RBiEEE ihe ER Es § | | : i : E § + 't { i A PRECOC!OLS DOG. : S———— | The Wonderful Feats He Performed For Joseph Jeilerson, There is a story that is told of Jo- seph Jefferson and the boys that had to do with the training of dogs. It appears that there was a gentleman in New Iberia who owned a very noel gent animal, and he was most aurious for Mr. Jefferson to see an example of | his prowess. Accordingly he brought him to the island one day and put him | through his various tricks, which were | remarkably clever. When the performance was over Mr. Jefferson expressed his appreciation and wonder at what the dog had done, but added that he had an animal that was even more remarkable. As the gentleman seemed to be in some doubt as to the truth of this statement the dog, a dejected, stupid looking beast, was produced, and Mr. Jefferson or- dered him to go into his room and bring him a shoe. Obediently the dog trotted into the house to presently reappear with the shoe in his mouth. Taking it from him, Mr. Jefferson patted him upon the head and told him to return to his | room and bring him the slipper for his left foot. “And, mind you, bring the left one,” he cautioned as the animal trotted away. When he returned in a moment with the left slipper the gentleman could hardly express his astonishment, but Mr. Jefferson waved the matter indif- ferently aside. “It is nothing,” said he. we will now try something a little more difficult.” Then, turning to the dog, he spoke to him very slowly and carefully. “Now go into the library,” said he, “look upon the bottom sheif on the right band side of the room and you will see a set of Dickens. Bring me the second volume, Remember, now, the second volume; not the first or the third, but the second.” When the dog returned in a few moments with the second volume in his mouth the gentleman retired in the utmost confusion, declaring that in comparison with such a prodigy his own much vaunted animal was little better than an imbecile. And I may add that Mr. Jefferson enjoyed the joke fully as much as did the boys, who, according to a prear- ranged plan, had placed each succes- “However, | give article in the prodigy's mouth. As | ~ to the prodigy, his one accomplishment consisted of trotting into the house and trotting out of it again.—Nevil G. Henshaw in Bohemian. Table Mountain. At Capetown, in South Africa, where the traveler usually has the first glimpse of the continent, is Table mountain, a magnificent natural curi- osity which rises behind the city to the height of almost 4,000 feet and has a level top about three square miles in area. Its resemblance to a huge table is so marked that the dense clouds which collect at times around the summit are referred to as the tablecloth. A pretty little flower which is found nowhere else on earth grows on top, while on the northern side of its base is a similarly rare tree, popularly called the silver leaf tree. The Slow One. “Would you,” he said after they had | been sitting in the dark for a long time, “be angry with me if I were to kiss you?” She was silent for a moment. Then in tones the meaning of which was not to be mistaken she replied: “Why do you suppose I turned down | the light an hour and a half ago?’ And yet he wondered, poor fool, how i other young men who had started far in the rear were ablé to pass him in the race of life. A Chronic Grumbler. Charles Lamb tells of a chronic grumbler who always complained at whist because he had so few trumps. By some artifice his companions man-| dealt he got the whole thirteen, noping to extort some expression of satisfac- tion, but he only looked more wretch- ed than ever as he examined his hand. “Well, Tom,” sald Lamb, “haven't you trumps enough this time?” “Yes,” grunted Tom, “but I've no other cards” Not Desired. Having at enormous pains got her length, breadth and thickness about right, the woman heaved a sigh of re- lef. “No “urth dimension in mine, if you please!” she exclaimed, with unmistakable feeling. Some aver that the feminine mind is not attracted by metaphysics any- way !—Puck. Precedent. “Will that young man ever go home?’ demanded the irritated head of the house. “I guess so, father,” replied the ma- terfamilins. “He always has gone."— Washington Herald. A Good Guess. “Does your father know you smoke, little boy?’ asked the inquisitive stranger. “I guess not,” replied the bad boy. “He doesn't lock up his cigars ”—De- troit Free P'ress. A Useless Rule. He (teaching her bridge)—When in doubt it's a good rule to play trumps. fhe—Rut that's just it; when I'm in doubt 1 don’t know what the trump is. — Philadelphia Record. Even when a woman thinks she is worth her weight in gold she would hate to get too stout.—Philadelphia Record. | to the other. | plied the second boaster, ‘that is very | | heart isn't weak? The Insured One— eh m———— The Long Bamboo. : An Englishman was once rallying a | native of India upon his faculty in Iy- | ‘ing. The native at once replied: | “Why, sahib, we are all more or less | lars in my country, and if oue tells a story another immediately caps it. | There were two young men of my | country who had a boasting match, | | and one said, ‘My father is so rich and | has so many horses that his stable is | of such extent as to take a horse eleven months to go from one end stall | ‘Shabash, brother,” re- | good. My father has a bamboo s0 | long that he can sweep the clouds away with it when they obscure the | sun in harvest time.’ ‘Hi, hi!’ ex-, claimed the first. ‘That is very won- | derful, but, pray, brother, where does your father keep such a long bam- | boo? ‘Why, you stupid’ was the an- | swer, ‘in your father's stable, to be sure!” i Can't Beat 'Em. | As usual, he was monopolizing the | newspaper. “Please let me have the woman's page,” she said. He carefully tore off a page aud handed it to her. It was a full page advertisement of & millinery opening, and he chuckled at his own little joke. Still, she was revenged. She went to the opening, and he paid the bill.—Chi- cago Post. An Ample Test. The Insurance Agent—Sure your Oh, yes, yes. The Agent—Ever test ft? The Insured—Yes, indeed. I watched a fifteen inning ball game with the score 1 to 1.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. i Open Confession. Aunty—Tommy, I put three ples in here yesterday, and now there is only one. How is that? Tommy—Please, it was so dark, aunty, I din't see that one!—London Punch. The Reason. Discontented Wife—Several of the men whom I refused when I married you are richer than you are now. The Husband—That's why.—Illus- trated Bits. | 50,000 bushels of corn one day last | week. Now, Marier, you know as well | as I do that there ain't enny man in The Word “Bald.” | It is believed by at least one writer | that it is because baldness in women has nearly a!ways been studiously con- cealed that no gentle way of evading | the blunt word “bald” has been evolv- | ed In contrast with the many ways | of dodging “fat” “Stout” (which really means sturdy), “portly,” “com- fortable” and “embonpoint” are in| stances of this evasion. But “bald” | always remains “bald.” — Chicago News. Badly Expressed. She (effusively)—How nice it 1s to! have met you again after all these years, my dear Captain Burlington. | He—Major now. That was ten years ago, you know. She (still more ef- fusively)—How time flies! Well, con- | gratulations and goodby. I hope you'll | be a general when next we meet.— | Punch. - He Knew Better. Farmer Hulltrooth—This here paper | sez that a man in Chicago unloaded | the hull state could do that much work in one day.—Exchange. incontestable. Mary—I'm positive Fred loves me and intends to make me his wife. Helen—Why? Has he proposed yet? Mary—No, but he dislikes mother! more every {ime he sees her.—Jugend. Suffragette Vote Lost. He-Not going out to vote! Why not? She—I haven't a thing to wear.— Life. Do you know that you can get the finest oranges. bananas and grape fruit, aod pine apples, Sechler & Co. — “Would you oblige me,” said the reporter who gets novel interviews, ‘‘by telling me what book bas helped you moss in vour life?" After a thoughtful panse the great man answered, ‘‘My baok book.” —Do you know where you can geta fine fas mess mackerel, bone ous, Sechler & Co. ——Do you know where to get the finest teas, coffees and spices, Seohler & Co. (ASTORIA. The Kind You Have Always Bought, and whict: has been in use for over 30 years, has borne the signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER this, All since its you fin Counterfeit, dren—Experience against Experimeat. WHAT IS CASTORIA f Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine aor] other Narcot- fc substance. its age is its guarantee, ness, Constipation and Fiatulency. and Bowels, giving healthy and natural Mother's Friend. GENUINE CAST Bears the Signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER. THE KIND YOU HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT In Use For Over 30 Years. THE CENTAUR COMPANY 77 MURRAY STREET NEW YORK CITY. A Eleven-Day and has been made under his personal supervision Imitations but Experiments that trifie with and endanger the health of Infants and Chil- It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic, It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach Allow no one to deceive and ‘‘Just-as-good" are inlancy. It destroys Worms and allays Feverish- It relieves Teething Troubles, cures sleep. The Children's Panacea—The ORIA ALWAYS 54.22-13t Excursion. aa a dad Ai Al i Bl A dB BB MB Be Me Me Mr PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD —) ELEVEN-DAY Asbury Park or Round Trip $5.75 Tickets good going only on Good returning on al al BA Bde Bl Bl Bl BB AM lB Me Me Be 0M AMA \ J. R. WOOD ) Passenger Traffic Manager. ree CY TTT TTY TTY TT TO OCEAN GROVE CAMP MEETING ———) FRIDAY, AUGUST 27th, 1909 (—— Covers Closing Sunday and Monday of Camp Meeting Consult nearest Ticket Agents. 54 31.3L EXCURSION (— Long Branch, from Bellefonte. train leaving at 6.35 a. m. all regular trains. 50-32-1y High Street Medical. | NEEDFUL KNOWLEDGE BELLEFONTE PEOPLE SHOULD LEARN TO DETECT THE APPROACH OF KIDNEY DISEASE, The symptoms of Kidney trouble are so unmistakable that they leave no ground for doubt Sick kidneys excrete a thick, cloudy, offensive vrine, full of sediment, irregular of passage or attended by » sen. sation of scalding. The back aches con- stantly, headaches and dizzy spells may oceur and the victim is often weighed down by « feeling of langnor and fatigue, Neglect these warnings and there is dan- ger of dropsy, Bright's disease, or diabe. tes. Any one of these symptorus is warn- ing enough to begin treating the kidneys at once. Delay often proves fatal, You ean use no better remedy than Dout’s Kidney Pills. Here's Bellefonte proof. Mrs. L. P. Lonsbury, 125 S. Spring St, Bellefonte, Pa., says: *[ can recommend Doan's Kidney Pilis as a cure for back. acne and pains in the kidneys. I suffer ed 20 severely from these troubles that at times | cou! burdiy get around, A friend advised me to try n's Kidoey Pills and | procured a box at Green's Pharma cy. Upon using them the pains disap. peared and | feit better in every way. do not hesitate to advise anyone suffering from backache or kidney trouble to try Doan’s Kidney Pills." For sale by all dealers, Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the Unitea States, Remember the name—Doan’s—and take no other, 5 3 Fine Job Printiug. FINE JOB PRINTING Oe A SPECIALTY weem0 AT THE WATCHMAN${OFFICOE There ia no style of work, from the cheapes Dodger" to the finest {—BOOE-WORK,~—1 that we can not do in the most satisfactory man ner, and at Prices consistent with the class of work. Call o» or communicate with this office. Hair Dresser. R THE LADIES. Miss 3 Jennie Mor- n her rooms on Bo ready to meet sny and all patients a treatments by electricity, treatments of the scalp, facial mae sage or neck and shoulder 3 has also for sale & large collection of tion shell and jet combs and ornamen jewelry, belts and belt buckles, hair TARY udveities for the Christmas shopper, and will be able to supply you with ail kinds of toilet articles, including creams, pow. let waters, extracts and all of Hudnut s preparations. 80-1€ Flour and Feed. Urs Y. WAGNER, Baockesuorr Mists, Betueronts Pa. Manufacturer, and wholesaler aad retailers of ROLLER FLOUR, FEED, CORN MEAL, Et. Also Dealer in Grain. Manufactures and has ‘on hand at ali timas the following brands of high grade flour WHITE STAR, OUR BEST. HIGH GRADE, VICTORY PATENT, FANCY PATENT—{ormerly Pao nix Mills high grade braud. The only place in the county where SPRAY, an extraordinary fine grade of Sprig wheat Patent Flour can be obtained. ALSO: INTEENATIONAL STOCK FOGD. FEED OF ALL KINDS, Whole or Manufagtured, All kinds of Grain bought at office, Exchanges Flour for Wheat. OFFICE and STORE, - Bishop Sweet, Bellefonte. MILL « « + ROOPSBURG. 47-19 POPS ETC, tor pic-nics, families and the public gen. all of which are cn om of the purest syrups and properly carbo. e public is cordially invited to test these drinks, Delivemes will be made free of charge within the limits of the C. MOERSCHBACHER, BELLEFONTE, PA GEO. W, BOYD. General Passenger Agent. P A cure guaranteed if you use RUDYS PILE SUPPOSITORY D. Matt. Thom Supt. Graded Schools, 1 ED To ay “Irs i A $1 Jou Rock, W. Va. writea: * uni a Dr iD. Mech: Clarke. burg, Tenn., writes: “In a prectice of 23 I have found no remedy to equal BS Ey Jn jie and in Bellefonte by C. M. 5225-1y MARTIN RUDY, Lancaster, Pa. Insurance. D W. WOODRING. . GENERAL FIRE INSURANCE. Represents only the strongest and mos prompt paying companies. Gives reliable insurance at the very lowest rates and pays promptly when losses occur. Office at 118 East Howard street, Bellefonte, Pa. 2% JOHN F. GRAY & SON, (Successors to Grant Hoover.) FIRE, LIFE, ASD ACCIDENT INSURANCE. This Agency represents the Iargest Fire Insurance Companies in the World. NO ASSESSMENTS, —— Do not fail to give us a call hefore insurieg your Life or Property as we are in position write large lines at any time. Office iu Crider's Stone BuilMing, BELLEFONTE, PA. 43-18-1y Te: PREFERRED ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. THE $5.000 TRAVEL POLICY Benefits : $5,000 death by accident, 5,000 loss of both feet, 5,000 loss of both hands, 5,000 loss of one hand and one foot 2,500 loss of either hand, 2,500 loss of either foot, 630 loss of one eye, 25 per week, total disability, (limit 52 weeks.) 10 per week, partial disability" limit 26 weeks. PREMIUM $12 PER YEAR, payable quarterly if desired. Larger or smaller amounts in pro portion. Any person, male or female pv. vo 4 house-keeping, over teen of age of good moral and physical condition may insure under this policy. FIRE INSURANCE ; I invite yp dentin to my fire nsurance no, e strongest sod Most Extensive Line of Solid Companies represented by agency in Central Pennsylvania. H. E. FENLON, 50-21 Agent, Bellefonte, Pa. Coal and Wood. JpWaRD EK. RHOADS Shipping and Commission Merchant, ce DRALES |New ANTHRACITE axp BITUMINOUS «<CORN EARS, SHELLED CORN, OATS mew snd other grains. —~BALED HAY and STRAW— cosrs| BUILDERS and PLASTERERS' SAND —RKINDLING WOOD— by the bunch or cord as may sult purchasers. Respectfully solicits the ron. of his poe Hienos and the Bi og FR HIS COAL YARD... Central 1312. Telephone Calls { oom marcia! sa, near the Passenger Station. 16-18 —————————————— Saddlery. I MONEY SAVED IS MONEY MADE Reduced in : .lce—horse sheets, lap spreads and fly nete—for the next thirty days. We have de- termined to olean up all summer goods, if you are in the market for thie clase of goods you can’t do better than call and supply your waats at thie store. We have the largess assortment of SINGLE axp DOUBLE DRIVING HARNESS in the county ana at to suit the buyer. If you do not have one of our . HAXD-MADE SINGLE HARNESS you have naissed a thing. We are making a 8 effort to sup- ply you with a harness that you may have no concern about any parts breaking. These harness are made from select oak stock, Wilk a high-grade workmanship, A GUARANTEE FOR TEN YEARS with each set of harness, We have on hand a fine lot of ¢ harness ranging in price from to We oar a lary line of al ale grease, whips, ourry- combs, sponges, and everythi you nid boat hore ue ® will dake pleasure in tho Sur gouds on J i yourself. Yours Respectfully, JAMES SCHOFIELD, Spring street, 4-87 BELLEFONTE.
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