Deworraicoge “Bellefonte, Pa., February 16, 1923. Country Correspondence items of Interest Dished Up for the Delectation of “Watchman” Read- ers by a. Corps of Gifted Correspondents. PLEASANT GAP. Edwin Houser, wife and three chil- dren are all prostrated with the grip. We should remember that our bank- er is our best friend, providing we are | “+t it is not his fault. cause they are very exhaustive of the vital energies, either of an individual or a nation. Persons of fretful, peevish disposi- tions never get into easy circumstanc- es. They may collect a large pile, but they worry as much after getting it as before. It is not a sin to be poor, however, it may be a sin to think if is, and to so live as if it were. In the estimation of the philosopher, true riches consist in contentment, not in dollars or dimes. To be satisfied that he has done his part well; that he has fulfilled his contract, and that he is the natural results of his la- por, ought to afford to almost any man a reasonable degree of content- ment. His labor may not always be as yell rewarded as he thinks it ought, While he wise and judicious in our treatment tors! -aould be contented he ought never to wards him. % Mrs. Maurice Mulfinger is afflicted" with pneumonia, but fortunately is not seriously ill. Her many friends are hoping for her early recovery. Some of the greatest individuals ever produced in this country were born in the month of February. Washing- ton was born February 22nd; Lincoln, February 12th; Mrs. Jonathan Bilger, February 11th. ; A number of our penitentiary em- plovees are somewhat depressed for fear that the cleaning . up of the “mess” at Harrisburg might have a tendency to interfere with their finan- cial’ condition, providing the tidal wave strikes the pen. Our Sportsmen’s association are still feeding the half-famished wiid turkeys and smaller game daily. The community, as a rule, speak most en- couragingly of this truly great and charitable work. The game is per- ceptibly growing slightly tamer. No doubt the good work will be contin- ued until the snow disappears. An Irishman, or an Englishman carries his identity with him. He does not have to bring witnesses to prove his nationality; he carries the proof of his form, his manner, his style of speech, his habits and tastes. An American can be taken for anything. The New Englanders were in a fair way to develop into a distinct group, but there was too much west in front of them. E Doctor Barlett is about the hardest worked individual in this community. He did not enjoy the comforts of a bed for three successive nights; his ap- pearance indicates that he is an over- worked man. Pneumonia, grip and chicken pox dre the prevailing epi- demrics. Several years ago when the flu was so numerously in evidence the doctor had 386 cases and lost only three; beating the record in central Pennsylvania. A birthday party in honor of Mrs. Jonathan Bilger was celebrated on Saturday evening, on the occasion of her 92nd birthday. As usual, it was a wonderful success. Twenty-eight guests were present, mostly relatives, with a few outside intimate friends. Everybody seemed to be at their best but none enjoyed the festivities more than did the aged lady herself. The supper was simply immense, the kind usually dished up at the Bilger home. The gay and. enjoyable festivities came to a close at 2 a. m., when all returned to their homes delighted with their evening’s experience. Miller Herman and family, former residents of the Gap, but now a far- mer adjacent to State College, phoned to his mother, Mrs. Herman, that the entire family, consisting of father, mother and seven children, are all sick. © The oldest daughter, aged eighteen years, is down with pleuro pneumonia and is dangerously ill; Miss Edith Herman, sister of Miller, left for the distressed household on Monday evening to do her part to- wards alleviating the unfortunate suf- ferers. Edith, good soul, is always in great demand on occasions of this character and is ever eager to render. all possible assistance cheerfully, be- lieving it to be her christian duty to do so. If we had a holiday each month and would establish common sense usages concerning them, the time lost in their observance would be more than ‘made up in the improved health and increas- ed longevity of the people. Not only would the general health be improved, but the intellect and morals also. We are now known as the most unusual people in the world. We haven’t-time to get acquainted with each other, ex- cept in a business way, much less to cultivate acquaintance, and learn to know ourselves. Were we to take more time to this and do it methodically and philosophically, we would become much stronger than we are. As it is, Americans are without any msked characteristics like the English, Ger- mans, and Scandinavians. Of course, we are noted for our independence and push, but they cannot always last, be- HAMBONE'S MEDITATIONS EF You 50ws DE DEBIL You JES’ NACHULLY GWINE REAP DE DEBIL, EN YOU DON’ HATTER DO NO HOEIN' EN PLOWIN' T' GIT A BIG CRAP! Capyright, 1321 by McClure Newspaper Syndicate ie satisfied until he has reached a .oint from which he can command full and fair remuneration for his services. The pocket that is empty because its possessor is lazy, dissipat- ed or reckless, is a curse against hu- manity; its emptiness entails misery, suffering and inconvenience upon those who are not responsible for its condi- tion. It is said that there are seventy- four farms tenantless in Centre coun- ty. Some of the owners show a dis- position to meet the tenants half way with a view of renting their farms. A Mr. Houser, owner of a farm-adopt- ed a wise course; where he received heretofore 2-5 toll and the tenant paid the oppressive taxes, Mr. Houser com- promised by being satisfied to take 1-3 toll; besides he agrees to pay all tax- es on the premises and furnishes the tenant with the clover and timothy seed required. Under these conditions the good work proceeds as heretofore and the Houser farm is not for rent. It looks to a man up a sapling, that some of our tenant farmers were too eager in throwing up their hands; it is true they did a thriving business during the high prices for their pro- ducts during the war, and the prices cut in two is what breaks the camel’s back. However, I know of a number of tenant farmers who started farm- ing on a very limited capital; now they are offering a fine line of horses, cows, farm implements at public sale, and are not subjects of charity. Nearly every one owns an automobile, and the most of the retiring farmers are buy- ing a home. They never owned a home before they embarked in farm- ing. Friends, think it over. RUNVILLE. Revival meeting closed evening. Forden Walker, of Snow Shoe, at- tended the funeral of Charles Smoyer on Monday. : Clement Dale Esq., of Bellefonte, in- stalled the officers in our P. O. S. of A. camp last evening. Mrs. Addie Swisher, of Mill Hall, spent the week-end at the home of her brother, W. T. Kunes. Edward Gross, of Bellwood, and Vie- tor Watson, of Bellefonte, spent Sun- day at the home of F. L. Shope. Samuel Furl, who has been on the sick list, was taken to the Bellefonte hospital on Saturday for treatment. Mrs. John Hite and Mrs. E. R. Lu- cas, of Altoona, spent Wednesday of last week at the home of L. J, Heaton. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Johnson, of Snow Shoe, called at the home of Mrs. Johnson’s brother, Earl Kauffman, on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Harris Watson and daughter, of Snow Shoe, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Watson on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Poorman, of Milesburg, spent last Sunday at the home of Mr. Poorman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Poorman. Burtus Witherite, wife and little daughter Ruth, of Osceola Mills, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Wither- ite’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Witherite. The Ladies Aid society will hold a chicken and noodle supper on Febru- ary 24th, at the P. O. S. of A. hall, at which time they will dispose of their name quilt; also a large ped- dler’s pack. Ice cream and cake will be on sale. Supper 15 and 25 cents. Everybody welcome; come and help a good cause. Sunday BOALSBURG. John Kimport had a Bell telephone installed in his residence recently. REALLY ARE “GOOD” INDIANS Stories of the QOjibways Held to Prove That Old Gibe Ought to Be Revised. The old gibe that “the only good In- dian is a dead Indian” is disproved by more than one fact. Government pub- lications, for instance, declare that the Seminoles are “good Indians.” Fre- quently in troubled times on the fron- tier friendly Indians warned settlers of impending trouble or sheltered them until the emergency passed, writes Alice L. Pearson in the Christian Her- ald. Many stories of the Ojibways show that numerous individuals deserved to be classed as “good.” The following incident in the experience of a gov- ernment surveyor suggests that “good- ness” is not the exclusive possession of the white man. While the sur veying party was in the field one of the chainmen became ill. It became necessary to send to a neighboring In- dian agency for some one who could speak English to take the place of the sick man. After working a few days, the young Indian who was chosen for this purpese went to his employer and asked for release. The surveyor, re- luctant to give up a competent and much-needed helper, questioned him as % the reason for going. His answer night give food for thought to many who would regard themselves as his superiors. “I must go back to my own people,” he said. “Your young men use bad oaths, and if I stay here I may learn ‘hem. There is not an oath in the Ojibway language.” The surveyor called his young men together and told them the story. The appeal was not lost upon them. They had erred, as do so many boys, rather through thoughtlessness than purpose. The result was that profanity was al- most completely broken up in that camp, and the Indian continued at his work, HAS EVOLVED NEW “GROUCH” Man Fond of Finding Fault Denounces Tradition Followed by the Manu- facturers of Quilts, / “The older I get,” said the man who finds fault, according to the New York Sun, “the more convinced I am that few individuals know the business they are supposed to know. Every time I start out to buy something that I really want I am more than ever impressed with this idea. Take the case of quilts and comforts, for instance. They are al- ways made square, though the beds on as foolish as making square pegs for round holes. “I am six feet and a trifle to spare. The man who will make a quilt a foot longer than the usual size can sell me two. “When I complain at the stores I am square. That style may . have been zood enough for Adam, Solomon, King have improved transportation, the mail service, haircuts and plumbing since those men flourished, and it seems to me possible to improve the bed cover- ing.” ‘ Country’s Highest Bridge. The highest bridge in the United States is located 50 miles west of Del Rio, on the El Paso division of the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio railroad. It crosses the Pecos river. This bridge, which was turned over to the railroad company in March, 1892, was exceeded in height at that time by only two other bridges in the world, one in Bolivia and one in France. Since then two other bridges have been constructed in Africa, that surpass the Pecos bridge, making it at the present time the fourth highest in the world. : The bridge is 326 feet above the loiw- water level, originally was 2,180 feet long and weighs 2,249 tons. Spanish in the Southwest. + The old Spanish stock of the South- ‘west is largely agricultural, but is very exclusive. It has made progress and is financially well to do as wealth Miss Louise McKean, of Penn State, | runs in the southwest country. Its Spent Sunday at the home of A. J. Ha- zel. Mrs. Henry Reitz entertained the ladies bible class of the Lutheran church on Saturday evening. friends in the vicinity of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Earl Ross and children, of near Linden Hall, were week-end visitors at the home of Charles Mothersbaugh. Mrs. Henry Dale and daughter, An- | na M., returned home on Tuesday after spending the past three months in Bellefonte. Colonel Theodore Davis Boal, ac- companied by Madame Boal and maid, have gone to Washington, D. C., for an indefinite visit. Matthias Dernar, who has been ill at his home at Oak Hall, has been re- moved to the home of his son John, where he is being cared for. is as My A A sb History Says He Did. I hope I shall always possess firm- ness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of | all titles—the character of an “hon- est man.”—Washington. CASTORIA Bears the signature of Chas, H. Fletcher. In use for over thirty years, and The Kind You Have Always Bought. members have nothing in common with the lower-class workmen who are fresh from Mexico. The railroads tapping the southern border have brought in most of the latter and use them in housing them in camps. These Mexi- cans are very receptive and generally docile. They are in need of education- al opportunities and social advan- | tages.—Chicago Daily News, Clever Window Demonstration, | Great crowds are attracted daily to la Park row store window where a young woman is demonstrating a pat- ent pencil. The fact that she seems to have a rich barytone voice is what | attracts attention. A large phonograph horn is suspended outside the window and is attached by a’ tube in the win- | dow frame to a phonograph hidden i under a table. Ag she starts the ma- i chine she speaks in unison with the | “patter” of the record. Passers-by hearing this masculine voice appar- ently coming from the lips of the girl stop in amazement.—New York Sun. | 1 | | Indian Victims of Wild Animals. | According to statistics received from India, 3,360 persons were killed by wild animals in British India duting 1921, against 3,633 the previous year. Tigers were responsible for 1,454 deaths, leopards for 560, wolves for 556, bears for 69, elephants for 70 and hyenas for 10. The loss of human fe from snake bites fell from 20.043 to 19,396 In 1921. in 100. which they are used are oblong. It is | told that quilts have always been made ' George III, and the Pied Piper, but we Mrs. Alice Magoffin returned Tues- | Special railroad construction work, | day, after a six week’s visit among | GROOM BUYS WEDDING DRESS | Father of Turkish Bride Is at Leas! Relieved of That Part of the Expense. An old Turkish tradition is to the effect that Mohammed said, “When the servant of Allah marries he per fects half of his religion.” It is also related that the Prophet, being iu formed that a certain man was unmar- ried, asked him, “Art thou sound and healthy?” “I am,” replied the bach- elor. “Then,” said the Friend of Allah, “thou art one of the brothers of the devil.” However, according to the law of Islam, marriage is not a relig- ious, but a civil contract. The wedding dress for the bride, to- gether with sundry accessories, are furnished by the bridegroom. The rest of the trousseau is provided by her parents, as also are the household linen and bedding, kitchen utensils and furniture. The wedding festivities ex- tend over a week, and however ill a father can afford the expenses insep- arable from their due celebration, cus- tom compels him to incur them. In the case of a widow, or woman who has veen divorced, these elaborate formal ities are dispensed with, and no cele bration is considered necessary af the wedding of a woman of slave origin. Symbols of the Nine Muses. The symbols of the Muses were as follows: Calliope, the epic Muse, a tablet and stylus, sometimes a scroll. Clio, Muse of history, a scroll or open chest of books. Erato, Muse of love ditties, a lyre. Melpomene, Muse of tragedy, a tragic mask, the club of Hercules, or a sword. She wears the cothurnus and her head is wreathed with vine leaves. Polyhymnia, Muse of sacred poetry, sits pensive, but has no attribute be- cause deity is not to be represented by any visible symbol. Terpsichore, Muse of choral song and dance, a lyre and the plectrum. Thalia, Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry, a comic mask, a shepherd's staff, or a wreath of ivy. : Urania, Muse of astronomy, carries a staff pointing to a globe. Other Side of the Dime. Do you know what a dime looks lke? Sure? Most people have a pretty good gen- “eral idea what a ten-cent piece looks like, but when it comes to details their concept is hazy. The same thing applies to the nickel, penny, quarter and half dollar, The next time you have specimens of all these coins in your pocket, pref- erably both the old and new designs, try this on the crowd. Probably not one person in a hun- dréd can tell you precisely. what is on both sides of each coin. They will be able to tell you a woman’s head on one side of the new dime, for instance, but not what is on the reverse. Without looking, now—what is on the other side of that dime? Forest Fires Kill Fish. Anglers, guides and sportsmen gen- erally, who are interested in conserva- tion of the country’s inland game fish supply, are warned by the bureau of fisheries to take especial pains to pre- vent forest fires, as these have been responsible for widespread destruc tion of fish. Streams that once teemed with trout now have not a single fish as the result of a forest fire, bureau officials say. They Llelieve their destructior resulted from the increased alkalinity of the water, due to the leaching out of the ash left by the fire. mt ————p prt eat e. ——Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct. And can iit be that good policy does not equal- ‘ly enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period a great nation to give to man- kind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt that in the course of time and things the fruits of such a plan would amply repay any tempor- ary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it?—George Washington. MEDICAL. Convincing Testimony Given by Many Bellefonte People. Experiences told by Bellefonte peo- ple— Those who have had weak kidneys— Who used Doan’s Kidney Pills— Who found the remedy effective—- Such statements prove merit. You might doubt an utter stranger. You must believe Bellefonte people. Here’s Bellefonte proof. Verify it. Read. Investigate. Be convinced. You'll find why Bellefonte folks be- lieve in Doan’s. Harry Rossman, drayman, says: “My kidneys were in a disordered condition and their action annoyed me both day and night. I often had to get up several times at night. My back was lame and ached a great deal, especially in the morning, making it hard for me to keep at my work. I read of Doan’s Kidney Pills helping others so I used them. They were not long in relieving me of all signs of kidney trouble. My kidneys were soon acting regularly.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. Rossman had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs., Buffalo, N. Y. 68-7 HOOD’S SARSAPARILLA. ————— ATTORNEY’S-AT-LAW. The Economy of Hood’s Sarsaparilla Appeals to every family in these days. From no other medicine can you get so much real medicinal effect as from this. It is a highly concentrated extract of several valuable medicinal ingredients, pure and wholesome. The dose is small, only a teaspoonful three times a day. : Hood’s Sarsaparilla is a wonderful tonic medicine for the blood, stom- ach, liver and kidneys, prompt in giv- ing relief. Itis pleasant to take, agreeable to the stomach, gives a thrill of new life. Why not try it? 67-35 KLINE WOODRING — Attorney-at- Law, Bellefonte, Pa. Practices in Office, room 18 Crider’s 51-1y Exchange. B. SPANGLER — Attorney-at-Law. N Practices in all the courts. Con- sultation in English or German. Office in Crider’s Exchange, Bellefonte, Pa, 40-22 J Law, Bellefonte, Pa. Prompt at- tention given all legal business en- trusted to his care. Offices—No. 5 East all courts. KENNEDY JOHNSTON—Attorney-at- High street. o7-44 M. KE E — Attorney-at-Law J and Justice of the Peace. All pro- fessional ousiness will receive prompt attention. Office on second floor of Temple Court, 49-5-1y G. RUNKLE - ‘ Attorney-at-Law. Consultation in English and Ger- mar Office in Crider’s Exchange, Bellefonte, fa. 58-5 PHYSICIANS. JACKSONVILLE. Joseph Neff has recovered from a serious attack of pneumonia and is again able to be out and around. A little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Lucas is now able to be around after a siege of the mumps. Most of the children who have been afflicted with the measles have re- covered and are able to be out and around. Four of the younger children of Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas are confined to the house with whooping cough and the grip, though none of them are in a serious condition. Last Thursday Mr. and Mrs. George Ertley, of this place, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Neff, of Howard, took a sleigh ride to the Frank Houser home, near Bellefonte, where they spent the day. Word was received here last week of the death of George Bierly, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ru- fus Bierly, in Altoona. The family formerly lived in this place and George had many friends who sincere- ly mourn his death. —— Subscribe for the “Watchman.” Made Changes in Writings. That Washington was more human in his writings than his editors ever let get into print is indicated by the difference in what he actualy wrote at times, and what the editors chang- ed his manuscript to read. Washington wrote, regarding a con- templated appropriation: “One hundred thousand dollars will be but a flea-bite.” This was changed to read, “Will be totally inadequate.” He also wrote: “Our rascally privateersmen go on at the old rate.” “Rascally” was cut out in the print- ing as a word indecorous for the Pres- ident to use. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. “Don’t Get Up Nights Anymore.” Indiana Manufacturer Suffered with Bladder Trouble for Years. Lith- iated Buchu (Keller Formu- la) Made Him Well. No one need suffer the pain and annoy- ance of bladder trouble, getting up many times each night. C. F. Melcher, Vevay, Ind., manufacturer, says: “I took Lithi- ated Buchu (Keller formula) in April and have been waiting until August to see if the good results were going to be perma- nent, I am confident I am all 0. K. In fact, I feel as well as ever. Before I took Lithiated Buchu (Keller formula) I had to get up two to ‘four times every hour at night and was bothered nearly as much in daytime. It got so bad I could not go any place to visit or work, for I had no control of my bladder. I am all right now and have no trouble at all. I will be glad to ell any sufferer what Lithiated Buchu Keller formula) did for me.” Sufferers from bladder trouble will be surprised at the impurities passed after a few doses of Lithiated Buchn (Keller for- mula). These impurities cause the blad- der trouble. This is not a patent medi- cine. The formula is printed on the pack- age. It acts on the kidneys and bladder similarly as do Epsom Salts on the bow- els, Try a few doses for frequent desire at night, scalding, scanty or high-colored urine. Lithiated Buchu tablets (Keller formula) is not a cheap medicine. They cost 2c. each and contain several drugs which are useful for relief of this trouble. Learn all about Lithiated Buchu (Keller formula) at C. M. Parrish’s, Bellefonte, and drug stores everywhere, or write The Kel- ler Laboratory, Mechanicsburg, O. 68-7 ——— r Be A COUGH. KEMP'S BALSAM Pleasant to take Children like it 77 I Fine Job Printing 0—A SPECIALTY—o AT THR WATCHMAN OFFICE There is no style of work, from the cheapest “Dodger* to the finest BOOK WORK that we can not do in the most sat- isfactory manner, and at Prices consistent with the class of work. Call on or communicate with this office. oH oe for ON I-CINES.’ 8 1) OND BRAND PILLS, for 85 years known as Best, Safest, Always Reliable SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE R. R. L. CAPERS, OSTEOPATH. Bellefonte State College Crider’s Exch. 66-11 Holmes Bldg. S. GLENN, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, State College, Centre county, Pa. Office at his i dence. — peel TA | J START the new year right— in feed—by forming the habit of letting us supply your feed. We will wreath your satisfac- tion with the most nutritious feed on the market, and charge you only the same old prices you’ve been paying! Make: this a resolution! chirps our little songster. “Quality talks” C. Y. Wagner Co., Inc. 66-11-1yr BELLEFONTE, PA. . Employers, This Interests You The Workmans’ Compensation Law went into effect Jan. 1, 1916. It makes Insurance Com- pulsory. We specialize in plac- ing such insurance. We inspect Plants and recommend Accident Prevention Safe Guards which Reduce Insurance rates. It will be to your interest to consult us before placing your Insurance. JOHN F. GRAY & SON, Bellefonte 43-18-1y State College The Preferred Accident Insurance THE $5,000 TRAVEL POLICY , BENEFITS: $5,000 death by accident, 5,000 loss of both feet, 5,000 loss of both hands, 25 vet ween. sont disability, Por Nortiotal Sisaniluy 10 per week, partial disability, (limit 26 weeks) PREMIUM $12 PER YEAR, pavable quarterly if desired. Larger or smaller amounts in proportion. person, male or female, engaged in a occupation, inclu ing, over eighteen years of age hysical con moral and pl dition may nsure under this policy. Fire Insurance 1 invite your attention to my Fire Insur’ ance’ acy, the strongest and Most Ex tensive Line of Solid Companies represent- ed by any agency in Central Pennsylvania { HE FENLON, s 50-21. Agent, Bellefonte Pa. Get the Best Meats (Tou save nothing by busing peor LARGEST AND FATTEST CATTLE and supply my customers with the she ley, best blood and mus- cle making Steaks and Roasts. My prices are no higher than the poorer meats are elsewhere. I always 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.