wo Brora atch Bellefonte, Pa., March 17, 1916. County Correspondence Items of Interest Dished Up for the Delec- tation of ‘‘Watchman’® Readers by a Corps of Gifted Correspondents. PLEASANT GAP PICKUPS. Chaos never reigns in Mexico but it pours. Tom Stitzer is now serving in the ca- pacity of first clerk in the Stitzer store. Lee Brooks, son of William Brooks, of Potter township, has rented the Abram V. Miller farm and is expected to take possession on April first. Lloyd Daugherty, the late delivery man for the Stitzer store, has resigned his po- sition, and is moving to Mill Hall, where he expects to embark in farming. On Monday morning two large flocks of wild geese passed over Pleasant Gap on their northward journey. One flock contained twenty-eight, the other thirty- six. The old prognosticators claim that this is a sure sign of an early spring. Hudson Maxim predicts that the war will continue for three years anyway and that it’s more likely to run for seven years than three. If it does the United States will become not merely the great- est first-class powers but about the only first-class power left on the map. “ The Bellefonte fish hatchery at Pleas- ant Gap shipped quite a number of trout during the past week and have over 50,000 more to distribute. The fish are not fingerlings but are the kind that are expected to stand the shipping and live. They measure from four to six inches. Since one of our school directors is moving out of the township an appoint- ment as successor will be necessitated. Our justice of the peace, Jasper Brooks, is also leaving the county on April 1st, and an appointment in this case will also be made, as we must have a ’Squire in this end of the township. The South precinct of Spring town- ship, known as the Pleasant Gap.and Axe Mann district, according to this week’s registration proves to be the largest dis- trict in point of numbers in the county, outside of Bellefonte and Philipsburg. The total number of voters in the 'dis- trict aggregates considerably above three hundred. Theives do not break through and steal while the police are near-by. When the ladies are absent so-called gentlemen in- dulge in much coarse and vulgar lan- guage. The regard for what others may . say about us, makes the morals as well as the fashions of these times, and goes far towards holding all in the path of . rectitude. Ward Showers, district register, was quite busy about our voting place on Tuesday and Wednesday, in order to fully equip the voters so they will be entitled to cast their ballots for their preferences at the coming primary election. Those not entitled to vote will have themselves to blame, since Ward was on the job, as the stringent laws direct. It is not always true that in a multitude of counsel there is wisdom. This does very well to satisfy those people who love flattery better than contradiction. We have seen many instances were one man’s idea prevailed against a whole commu- nity—aye, a whole nation. This ancient doctrine will do in public affairs, where there are many interests to conserve, but in private affairs you must keep your own counsel, and the very thing that everybody thinks there is nothing in is often the thing that there is everything in; for if you buy a thing that no one wants, and sell a thing that everybody wants, you are independent of both buy- ing and selling, and if you wait long enough, both these conditions will come when you can verify the truth of your own wisdom and the multitude’s folly. Before you can control others you must learn to control yourself. And as the world goes, the reverse .of that is equally true. For if you cannot control yourself in all essential matters, you will be controlled by some one else. We are all of us forever making of others that we cannot do ourselves. Men who never knew self-restraint expect their children to practice it without an example. Men who yield to personal weakness demand of others more than their own strength can compass. If we seek to do anything to help the younger generation onto a higher level, to give it strength and wis- dom, or seek to go farther and stamp out the evils that menace it, we must begin with ourselves. It takes strength to help the morally weak, whether young or old in years and the only strength capable of that work is the strength of personal character. Wonderful changes have taken place in the last fifty years. For instance, in the days of our grandfathers almost every- body drank whisky. The hardy farmer took his horn before breakfast, his swig at dinner and his jorum at and after supper every day in the year, and at harvest time and in the log-rolling season carried it to the field in buckets. The minister fortified himself for his fiery proclamation of the wrath to come by a long pull at the deacon’s bottle—or his own. The laborer in the trench, the artisan in his shop, the lawyer at the bar, the judge on the bench, and the Gov- ernor in his mansion, the President in the White House—about all drank and they drank whisky. Some drank little and some probably drank too much. Such conduct now would be considered un- becoming, and would not be sanctioned or tolerated by the more intelligent and better class of people in this enlightened age. This illustration goes to show that we are growing wiser, and in a moral point of view a much improved people. And the indications are that before anoth- er fifty years the vile stuff will be en- tirely wiped off the earth. Morally, in- tellectually and religiously we are grow- ing better. When I think of the number of thought- less, unphilosophical young people there are running around Pleasant Gap,I al- most tremble for fear of what may come Spon us. So few of them have the least idea of what they are here for, nor a proper conception of life. They think e haven't time to stop and take a philosophical view of what they are about to do, but they have to take the time to repent of their follies. ‘There is just one thing, which if honestly believed will save many a great mistake. That is that there is another side to everything, the other side is often the very one you want to see, but it takes a philosopher to get at it. To become a philosopher you bave to simply cultivate the habit of | REBERSBURG. looking for the other side. It is largely | a habit, and one that is not difficult to ; fall into. When it is once established it |ast Monday to visit hir sister, Mrs. Kel- affords a great deal of pleasure by throw- ing light into dark places, changing cold facts into agreeable truths; and, above all, in leading us into a knowledge of why we exist, and how we may get the most comfort out of our existence, and at the same time be of the greatest benefit to the world. Philosophy is not a hard word, despite the fact that a great many stumble over it, or stand abashed and disheartened in its presence. By some means or other the masses have come to regard philosophy as mere sophistry, and a philosopher as a sophist, a queer genius, an impractical person whose mind is taken up with all sorts of fanciful schemes. More erroneous con- clusions than these are scarcely possible. Philosophy—is the love of or search of wisdom. In its broadestsense, it may be defined as the universal science which aims at an'explanation of all the phenom- ena of the universe by ultimate causes; the knowledge of phenominence as ex- plained by, and resolved into, causes and reasons, powers and laws. Really philoso- phy is the thing to study. Not exactly the philosophy found in books, but com- mon sense philosophy. A great many ask how to go about studying this sort of philosophy. The first step is to realize —not merely to believe—that there is another side to everything; also, that the visible side may not be a fair index of the thing itself. It will then be neces- sary to cultivate an inquiring disposition. When this is well established you will be a common sense philosopher. It must be remembered that doubting and ques- tioning the truth of a proposition are very different. The philosopher never doubts. He knows that it is, or is not, and he makes it his business to discover which it is. Francisco Villa, the outlawed Mexican bandit, again raided United States terri- tory, and reports say murdered eighteen Americans. Since the Mexican borders are guarded by United States soldiers, and Carranza’s promise that he will do his utmost to run down these transgres- sors, itseems strange that Villa with a force of only five hundred men could ac- complish such looting, burning, and kill- ing, more stringent measures must be re- sorted to. Carranza has promised that he will make every effort to capture and punish the bandits guilty of the outrage on American citizens. He has pledged himself to do all in his power to protect all foreigners in Mexico, and he asks the people and the government of the Unit- ed States to consider the difficulty of dealing with these small bands in such a territory as he is trying to pacify. It’s only fair to give him a chance to make good. But, at the same time, it is only fair to him to make him realize that there are limits to the patience of the American people, and that they cannot tolerate failure in the man they have of- ficially recognized as the head of the Mexican Government. Carranza will have his chance. But he must show that he can use it, or American public opinion may compel intervention. Inter- vention in Mexico may become necessa- ry. If Carranza cannot speedily suppress disorder and afford protection for Amer- cans, as well as secure the punishment of those guilty of the murder of our citi- zens, we shall of necessity be forced to go into the country and establish an or- derly government. A great many selfish intérests are taking advantage of the present occurrence to inflame the Amer- ican people with the spirit of revenge. A faction of Americans who saw their in- terests served by the late Huerta, with other Americans who see their personal or political interests thwarted by Presi- dent Wilson, desire to plunge this coun- try into war of conquest in Mexico. And that is exactly what intervention means. The man on the street talks glibly about punishing those half breeds for the mur- der of our citizens. But hedoes not look beyond the accomplishment of his own desire for revenge and see what must necessarily tollow from any adequate plan of intervention. To begin with, the entire country must be pacified. And when we set about that task, we may take it for granted that every fighting man in the land will rise against us. The Mexicans cannot successfully meet us in battle, but that does not mean that they cannot inflict heavy losses upon an in- vading army by splitting up into small bands and attacking the railroad guards and small outposts. We shall have some- thing like 765,000 square miles of terri- tory to occupy, with 15000 miles of rail- road line to hold, and we shall have to reduce to subjection a population of 15,- 000,000 people. And when the work is finished after years of devastation and bloodshed, we shall be fortunate if we do not have on our hands another and larg- er Philippine problem. All this may be necessary. If it is, we shall do it. But those who think interyention means only another Vera Cruz expedition will do well to look at the situation carefully, and see exactly what we are assuming when we undertake the pacification of Mexico. Villa and his bandit murderers, are not strictly speaking, Mexicans; they are outlaws and criminals. If Carranza is unable to cope with this distressing situ- ation, it is the duty of the United States to play a lone hand and produce the mon- ster Villa, dead or alive. OQutrages like those enacted at Columbus, New Mexico, must cease. The patience of the Govern- ment is about exhausted. Our is wisely backing the President in his un- pleasant and justifiable undertaking. Even Congressman Warren Worth Bai- ley, the close friend of Bryan, said while he was not enthusiastic about sending American troops over the border, and is opposed to intervention; but if the Pres- ident is sending troops over to capture and punish Villa and his band, of course that puts a different light on the matter. According to the treaty of 1895 we are justified to cross the international boun- dary in pursuit of raiders. President Wilson is pursuing the proper course. CASTORIA Bears the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher. In use for over thirty years, and The Kind You Have Always Bought. ~ Subscribe for the WATCHMAN. Charles C. Bierly is enlarging William Hubler’s barn at Rockville. Howard Weaver will move to Spring Mills, nearer his old home. Robert Meyer went to State College ley. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Crouse are on a visit to Mifflinburg to take a little vaca- tion. James Corman will build a barn on his recently purchased property in west Re- bersburg. : Howard Krape was in Bellefonte last Monday to attend to musical business. Howard is a hustler. Quite a number of our Brushvalley people are attending public sales in ad- joining valleys, and are waiting for bar- gains. The Miles township High school will have another public debate this or next week to which the general public is al- ways invited. Oliver Stover wears a broad smile now- a-days, but the supposition is that he thinks Teddy will be the next President. All keep tab on local, State and National politics. Mr. Shawver, of Wolf's Store, will move to Pennsvalley, close to Millheim. He has rented a farm over there, they say, that covers about “half of Pennsvalley,” the largest in that valley. Two weeks ago a young couple from Rev. Metzger's former charge came to him to have the matrimonial knot tied. The reverend has a reputation of making a good job out of it, so that it will not be loosened so quickly. John Spangler, the blanket and fish man, will move to State College next week, where he secured a fine position. We will greatly miss the fresh fish when he is gone unless some other one will make this his business. Fred Fehl is now working regularly in Harry K. Smull’s blacksmith shop to ac- commodate the general public. Fred is one of the very best blacksmiths in the valley, and learned his trade with Joseph C. Bierley when a young man. It is reported that Rev. Womeldorf is the new minister of the United Evangel- ical church. He is a very able man. Years ago he preached in Bellefonte. He has several married daughters and is a native of Sugar Valley, a short distance east of Loganton. Rev. Kessler returns to his home at Woodward. Clem Gramley, one of our county aud- itors, returned from Bellefonte last week where he has been several weeks to as- sist in auditing the county accounts. Clem says the ‘‘Democratic commission- ers are good and economic county com- missioners and no one need fear that they will spend money foolishly.” BIRTHDAY PARTY.—Last week Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cummings had a birthday party in honor of Mr. Stump, who has arrived at the ripe age of sixteen years. Plenty of entertainment, music, ice cream, cake, etc.,, were supplied for the occasion. A large crowd of the young people of Brushvalley were present and enjoyed themselves immensely. ROAD SUPERVISORS MEETING. — The road supervisors meeting last week was rather a stormy one. Several thunder- bolts occurred but no one was hurt fatal- ly, and all will recover after the hot air has all escaped. The issue at hand re- garding the purchasing of road machinery is very much beclouded, but will in some way clear itself in a very short time. Indications are that the matter will be finally settled in a satisfactory way to all parties, but patience is just at this time necessary. THE MILES TOWNSHIP BRUMBAUGH— GRAMLEY BooM—Has not yet loomed up that we have noticed. Several informal meetings were held at Republican head- quarters but this cold Penrose weather is fatal on newly sprouting buds. The weather may change and be very hot when the Penrose forces will become active. Penrose—Scott wing will carry Brushvalley by a great majority. We are all looking forward with great pleasure to the Brumbaugh speeches to be deliv- ered in our valley. There will be some Democrats attending in order to get more light on the Republicans fighting each other. Their platform of local op- tion does not fool any Democrats in Brushvalley. The Democratsin this val- ley will not bite on such bait. Neither will Gramley get the temperance vote because he did not sign the liquor re- monstrance circulated at Rebersburg. WOLF’S STORE. E. Hosterman has been on the sick list recently. James Hanselman spent Saturday and Sunday with his wife. Preaching services at Brungard’s, on Sunday, were well attended. Chick, chick, chick; W. F. Tyson has over two hundred of the songsters. W. F. Stover contemplates erecting a new manure shed in the near future. L.L. Hosterman made a flying busi- ness trip to Altoona one day last week. E. C. Confer has vacated the Emil Bow- ersox home now owned by Perry Confer, of Millheim, and is now occupying the Hood's Sarsaparilia. Enrich the Blood. HOOD’S SARSAPARILLA, A SPRING TONIC-MEDICINE, IS NECES- SARY. Everybody is troubled at this season with loss of vitality, failure of appetite, that tired feeling, or with bilious turns, dull headaches, indigestion and other stomach troubles, or with pimples and other eruptions on the face and body. The reason is that the blood is impure and impoverished. _Hood’s Sarsaparilla relieves all these ailments. It is the old reliable medicine that has stood the test of forty years,— that makes pure, rich, red blood—that strengthens every organ and builds up the whole system. It is the all-the-year- round blood-purifier and health-giver. It embodies the careful training, exper- ience, and skill of Mr. Hood, a pharma, cist for fifty years, in its quality and power to cure, Ask your druggist for it today. 61-7-1yr { Charles Doebler home, two miles west of i Rebersburg. \ Harry Hanselman and wife spent Sun- gay at the home of C. E. Beyer, in Rock- ville. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Gilbert and son Floyd were visitors in Sugar Valley re- cently. “Shorty” Hanselman will occupy the “brick house” on School street the com- ing year. H. A. Hanselman received a sprained ankle when a plank of the barn bridge gave way. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Kreider, from Rebersburg, spent Sunday with Ed. Hos- terman and family. Samuel Yearick and W. A. Winters went to Milton and Lewisburg in search of horses, one day last week. Mrs. Sumner Stover and son Harry, of Smullton, spent Saturday with Mr. Sto- ver’s sister, Mrs. Clyde Waite. The month of public sales is on hand and the auctioneers are busy calling the people to come, look, listen, and buy. The Misses Mary and Esther Bradford, irom Aaronsburg, spent Saturday and Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Ray Sto- ver. By the time this paper goes to press George Smith and family will have their personal property .moved to Woodward and be resting in peace. Agnew Lim- bert, from Madisonburg, will occupy the farm vacated by Mr. Smith. A Mr. Pease, from West Virginia, has installed a new line of machinery in Weaver’s flouring mill and has every- thing in good running condition, flour better than ever being produced. When you give it a trial, be sure the top of your baking oven is very secure. On Tuesday evening Mrs. E. R. Wolfe entertained her neighbors by having a wool-picking party. Mrs. W. F. Tyson, Mrs. G. H. Showers. Mrs. C. D. Weaver, Mrs. C. J. Weaver, Mrs. H. C. Zeigler, Mrs. W. Stoner, Mrs. Ray Stoner, Mrs. Clyde Waite, Mrs. Harry Hanselman and Miss Mildred Waite were present. NITTANY ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. William Poorman were in Bellefonte Sunday to see Mrs. Owens, who is in the hospital. We are glad to see J. A. Emerick is able to be out again, after suffering from a severe attack of vertigo. The regular meeting of King David Sunday school was held at the home of Miss Lillian Diehl, March 9th. ——Put your ad. in the WATCHMAN. Medical. Spring Fever? This is the time of year to look out for trouble! We feel weak—our blood seems hot—no appetite.—It’s time to clean house! This is when the blood is clogged and we suffer from what is commonly called a cold. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov ery purifies the blood and entirely eradicates the poisons that breed and feed disease. Pure blood is essential to good health. The weak, run-down, debilitated condition which so many people experience is commonly the ef- fect of impure blood. Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery not only cleanses the blood of impurities, but it increases the activity of the blood- making glands, and it enriches the body with an abundant supply of pure, rich blood. Take it as directed and it will search out impure and poisonous matter in the stomach, liver, bowels and kid- neys and drive it from the system through the natural channels. The bad blood is driven out! It will furnish you with rich, pure blood full of vital force—the kind that increases energy and ambition, that rejuvenates the entire body. Oil City, Pa.—*“A few years ago I was so completely = worn out and ner- vous I could not _ &§ keep up with myZZey = ordinary h ou s e-fi{Zi So my heart and{S//Z lungs gave mezxy night, I was urged to try ‘Gol- den Medical Discovery’ by my sister. I took four or five bottles in all and was so much better and stronger for it, and am only too glad to commend its use to others in such a hopeless con- dition as I was then.”—Mgs. GEORGE F'. SpENsE, Cor. Walnut and Third Sts. Restaurant. ESTAURANT. Bellefonte now has a First-Class Res- taurant where Meals are Served at All Hours Steaks, Chops, Roasts, Opyste: the half shell of in any style desired, Sand. be had a any time. In ad- dition I have a com; to furnish Soft in bottles such as POPS, SODAS, SARSAPARILLA, { SELTZER SYPHONS, ETC., for pic-nics, families and the public gener- al or erin ae manufactured out of the purest syrups and properly carbonated. C. MOERSCHBACHER, 50-32-1y. High St., Bellefonte, Pa. Insurance. Employers, This Interests You The Workmans’ Compensation Law goes into effect Jan. 1, 1916. It makes Insurance Compulsory. We specialize in placing such in- surance. We Inspect Plants and recommend Accident Prevention Safe Guards which Reduce In- surance rates. It will be to your interest to con- sult us before placing your In- surance. ; JOHN F. GRAY. & SON, Bellefonte. 43-18-1y State College —For high class Job Work come to the WATCHMAN Office. ; Medical. Good N ews MANY BELLEFONTE READERS HAVE HEARD IT AND PROFITED THEREBY. “Good news travels fast,” and the many bad back sufferers in Belle- fonte are glad to learn where relief may be found. Many a lame, weak and aching back is bad no more, thanks to Doan’s Kidney Pills. Our citizens are telling the good news of their experience with this tested remedy. Here is an example worth reading: Mrs. Isaac Wyland, Wilson St., Bellefonte, says: “A cold settled on my kidneysand my back began to ache. Iwasin bed for a week. I didn’t rest properly and in the morn- ing felt all out of sorts. Often the pains were so severe that I cried and my house-work was a burden. Diz- zy spells were common and my sight was blurred. After I had finished one box of Doan’s Kidney Pills, the pain in my back left and I was as strong as ever.” Price 50c. at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy— get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Wyland had. Foster-Mil- burn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. 61-11-1 Flour and Feed. CURTIS v. WAGNER, BROCKERHOFF MILLS, BELLEFONTE, PA. Manufacturer, Wholesaler and Retailer of Roller Flour Feed Corn Meal and Grain Manufactures and has on hand at all times the following brands of high grade flour: WHITE STAR OUR BEST HIGH GRADE VICTORY PATENT FANCY PATENT The only place in the county where that extraor- pve dh gh spring wheat Patent Flour SPRAY can be secured. Also International Stock Food and feed of all kinds. - All kinds of Grain bought at the office Flour for wheat. OFFICE and STORE—BISHOP STREET, BELLEFONTE, PA. 7-19 MILL AT ROOPSBURG. . Insurance. The Preferred Accident Insurance THE $5000 TRAVEL POLICY BENEFITS: $5,000 death by accident, 5,000 loss of feet, 5,000 loss of both hands, 5,000 loss of one hand and one foot, 2,500 loss of either hand, 2,000 loss of either foot, loss of one eve 25 eek, total disability, Pe rose 02 wack) Hy 10 eek, partial disability, P limit 26 weeks) PREMIUM $12 PER YEAR, pavable quarterly if desired. Larger or smaller amounts in proportion Any person, male or female, engaged in a referred occupation, including: house names mo con y insure under this hg Fire Insurance { invite your attention to my Fire Insur. fos A, Re et ad Mom ed by any agency in Central Pennsylvania H. E. FENLON, 50-21. Agent, Bellefonte, Pa, Coal and Wood. A. G. Morris, Jr. DEALER IN HIGH GRADE ANTHRACITE, BITUMINOUS AND CANNEL oar) | | | Wood, Grain, Hay, Straw and Sand. PORTLAND go Ai BOTH ‘PHONES. Yard Opposite P. R. R. | Depot. 5823-1y Attornecys-at-Law. KLINE WOODRINC—Attorney-at-Law, 0] fonte, Pa. icesin all courts. » Room 18Crider’s Exchange. 51-2-1y. B. SPANGLER.-Atiorney-at-Law. Pra tices in all the Courts. Consultation in Ei or German. - Office in Crider’s Facisige. Bellefonte, Pa. S. TAYLOR—Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Office in Temple Court, Belle- fonte, Pa. All kinds of legal business at- tended to promotlv. 40-46 M. KEICHLINE—Attorney-at-Law. in all the courts. Consultation in and German. Office south of court All professional business will receive prom 4 Practices house. at- y* KENNEDY JOHNSTON—Attorney-at-law Bellefonte, Prompt attention given all legal business entrusted to his care. Offi- ces—No. 5 East Hich street. 57-44. G. RUNKLE.—Attorney-at-Law. Consul- tation in Paghich and German. Office in Crider’s Exchange, Bellefonte. 58-§ Physicians. S. GLENN, M. D. ian and S SHG. D Frc and Segre, at his residence. Dentists. R. H. W. TATE, Si Dentist, Offi D the Bush Arcade, Bellefonte, Pa, All mod- (Soeicnce “Rh work of Sopris ut years oi 3 and prices reasonable. Ey Plumbing. Good Health and Good Plumbing GO TOGETHER. When you have dripping steam pipes, leaky water-fixtures, foul “sewerage. or escaping gas, you gant Jiave Bon] ie th. The air you e 1S0N! 5 system poisoned.and invaldiom is sure to come. SANITARY PLUMBING is the kind we do. It’s the only kind you ought to have. Wedon’t trust this work to boys. r workmen are Skilled Mechanics, no better anywhere. Our Material and Fixtures are the Best Not a cheap or inferior article in our entire establishment. And with good work and the finest material, our Prices are Lower than many who give you T, work and the lowest grade of fniabin Ss the Best Work trv Archibald Allison, Opposite Bush House - Bellefonte, Pa. 56-14-1v. . THE VERY BEST FLOUR That Money Can Buy Geo. Danenhower & Son Wholesale Distributors, 61-6-1y. BELLEFONTE, PA. PWV OY YTTTYT YT TOT TY YT YT YY YY OY DY yea! Meat Market. (Get the Best Meats. Y ing by b poor, thin I Ls, LARGEST AND FATTEST CATTLE and supply my customers with the fresh- arom SEC y prices no ig gage elsewhere. I alwavs have — DRESSED POULTRY — Game in season, and any kinds of good meats you want. TRY MY SHOP. P. L. BEEZER, High Street. 34-34-1y. Bellefonte, Pa Fine Job Printing. FINE JOB PRINTING 0—A SPECIALTY-—o0 AT THE WATCHMAN OFFICE EF In ve BOOK WORK, t not do in the most satis- factory manner, and at br at communicate with this office’ There is cheapest “I Funeral Director. H. N. KOCH Funeral Director Successor to R. M. Gordner. ‘STATE COLLEGE, PENNA. Srm— Day and Night Service. 60-21-tf. Bell and Commercial Phones.
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