THE CENTRE REPORTER.
FRED KURTZ - - Editor.
Curtin
P
wre 18 talk of r Gov,
inning
in the new district
Now
a Pinkston for Vice
president.
1 the Republicans are un-
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nion county,
have |
i
t
Sysien,
ing ticket ‘reas- |
Reg
Commi
ster an >i
cream in
» IAS Deen a
a betler re
While many
unless the
xperiment they
lation of the question
Wheat don't yv, even when an average
crop, at the low prices of that staple pro-
t, with no prospect of the price again
hol
& 1
Tr Si fel,
Ig OVer
makes
of the
makes
per bus which
it bad enough, nothing
fa
saying
lures in t
all the
bye
wheat crop which
WOrse,
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Thus far there is every evidence of an
Democratic
As
has counseling a
campaign of good-will among the candi-
dates, we are pleased to know that such
a disposition is manifested by them. Let
this determination be adhered. to by
each one, and give no heed to the advice
of mischief makers, We predict a tri-
umphant election of our ticket in old
Centre next fall. The lesson of the past
teaches that a nomipation fairly made,
can not be broken down, and that the
rank and file will not give up their al-
legiance on acconnt of disappointment
in personal preference,
We repeat, the outlook is healthy for
an old fashioned majority—let every
good Democrat counsel harmony, and
the enemy will cry “ring” in vain,
orderly canvads among the
aspirants for office in this county.
the Rerouren been
CENTRE
MEMORIAL DAY.
UTES TO THE DEAD HEROES
Monday morning opened with & bright
sky and balmy atmosphere, as if to add
to the pleasant duties of the day propi-
tious sunshine and cooling breezes. The
day was fittingly observed in all parts of
our county.
Samuel Shannon Post left Centre Hall,
rringes, for the Union
church, where some five or six fallen he
in ¢ at 7a. m,
Arrived on the ground,
the Babbath
citizens and the F. M, band, Adl
rmed in line and proceeded to the ce-
roes are buried
y Post was received by
1 1
£1004
had been marked by little flags
JJanted upon them. Boquets had been
uted to all present, and while the
played a funeral dirge, the proces-
nder command of Col. And. Gregg»
of tl bedecked tne
and appropriate
by Fred'k
e fallen ones, and m
At
sddress was delivered
with flowers, riefl
Kurtz,
¢
ir
SeRiNG MiLis,
Arrived at Spr. Mills the Post formed
ne, headed by the Challenge band,
marched to the lower end of town
Knights of the Golden Eagle
here tha
iressed in their handsome new regalia
, Open column, for the
marcised
hed through the ranks
w hich
and counter mare
Le combined organ-
to the
k ho HE and a large
cemetery,
i gathered, with
which were dis-
ited among all participants in the ex-
marched to
1i
il
Ww. and Lhe
procession
il mt } 1 ’
lowers upon Lhe SHdiers
When this tribate to the depar-
ded, D. M, Wolf was
i
elivered an appropriate
Rev in-
triotie sentiment and
sions to the
great
ity. The roil
alled as foll
] WH
nas Dugean, Thomas
H
Rev
ke, John Spiro
Shambach, and
r F. Kartz, on
citizens, Sab
. E. and band,
the procession
and were dis
i
na
aves of so )die
An app
ress was de ivered by Wm. Krise,
afl
Wi
vp
ore
Kr
} } r+ Nn
wel 0}
nor, §
' 3 4
rn 49 Rs giment,
trren,
y yl,
Martin 145% Regiment
Daniel Condo, 145 Regiment
Stephen Kenely,
Wm. Collins, reve
'
48 Hegi nent
lutionary soldier
ander Gregg on behalf of the Post,
inked the school and citizens for their
lance and assistance, when the as
was dismissed. and the Post and
thts pro aaded to
SPRUCETOWN,
here a large gathering of people was as-
L IATEC EAsIeT IT ¥ AR UE
nbled in connection with the Sabbath
I. All the organizations formed in
» avd proceeded to the cemetery, the
Tusayville band having arrived in
A prayer was offered by W,
the
W me fine music ren
The ceremony of
aves was then performed
ich Mr. Calberson,
pangler and s«
by the
ng the
chotr,
gr
a member of
Lewistown bar, was introdoced and
an address, which was not only
t but so replete with thought and
patriotic sentiment as t
eloguen
y rivet the atten-
tion of the large assembly.
The next point was Centre Hall, and
the way hither a committees of the
Post decorated several graves in the Cen-
tre Hill cemetery.
on
Hav
Here the hour fixed upon was 6 p. m.
Ar CENTRE
The honses were decorated with flags ;
a large crowd of citizens had gathered
from far and near. The ladies had pro-
vided wreaths and bognets in abundance
for the cceasion. The Sabbath schools,
four in all, the Post, Knights aod Tuossy-
ville band, assembled at the lower end
of town, to organize for the parade; the
column was three squares in length and
marched to the graveyard, where a fer.
vent prayer was offered up by Mr. Mich.
Derstine, and the decoration of the sdl-
diers’ graves was proceeded with, the
number being come twelve, designated
by the stars and stripes on each mound.
The band discounrsed a fanernl dirge. Af-
ter the strewing of flowers, Rey, J. Hor-
ner Kerr was introduced aod delivered
the addrees for the occasion, The theme
of the speaker's remarks was, “The Un:
known” To say that the address
was a floe one, will scarce do justice to
the able train of thought, beauty of sen.
timent and poetry that pervaded his re.
HA LL, PA.,
marks throughout. The large audience |
gave the speaker a most willing ear, and}
felt repaid alone in what they heard!
from the reverend gentleman's lips, for
their coming and presence.
The exercises throughout were impo
sing and befitting the hallowed work for
i
which the day has been set apart, and
the Post has won additional esteem from
all for its admirable bearing during the
day,
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Efforts are being made to bring about
union the
churches in the North and South,
a between Presbyterian
Last
week at St. Louis, the General Assembly
of the
adopted a resolution that a committee
Southern Presbyterian Church
be
f
with
to
appointed to confer a commitlee
the
sentiment
ascertain the
Northern churel
of the latter in connection
with eclesiastical boardsand the colored
church, and other subjects of the two
irehes as might be deemed necessary
Assembly, at Om
mostit hy
h Assembly
ern
?
onference.
~ecrelary lamar nade a deliveranos
pub ic
cord with tl
on the land question ia entire a
i¢ policy that has Deen mark
president
firmly convinced
ed ont by the He Bays he is!
i
all the railroad ind
reopened with
by me without unnecessary delay.”
He|
sums up the question in this strong way
i
Within the granted limits the land grant |
FigiiLs
That
the
corporation have certain
lusion of the people,
Within
nt
of congress,
rporati ave
limits the
settiement
3
thianol
thon
wgh one of its members at Washing
i
their experience in prevent-|
\
on the national drilil
of the
ing the sale of liquor
Mrs La
and other ladies went
inds, Fetra unio
the
District
told her
and the saloon
had
be on 4
gro
first to drill}
committee, then to the
missioners, and they al
the matter
the righ
for $1 8
was decided,
it to keep which been 8
would
¥) we grounds
given, and it]
to the request |
“Then
and thevl
They had no}
Hel
them |
onsent had been
to
tr .
Their «
was too late listen
Mrs. La Fetra said to we
gher authority,”
went to the president.
him
acceded at once to their plans, told
need to argue the case with
no uneasiness
should be
grounds,” The comm
i out that
who
to “give themselves
would assure them there n
saloon on the #- |
sioners have found there is
man in Washington
things now and then in a different way
from theirs. It appears there is a law
prohibiting the sale of liquor on govern
ment grounds which the president re-
membered although the District commis-
sioners did not,
eatin
Down in Cumberland county the Bo-
hemian oats swindlers, who made such a
raid in Ohio, have been widely operat
ing. To such an extent have they been
successful that business is paralyzed in
that section and the garden spot of Bouth-
western Pennsylvania has been relieved
of about $500,000, Some of the best and
richest old farmers have been broken up
by being taken in. Many censured the
Reronrer for exposing the game here.
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From various points in Berks, Lebanon,
Letigh and neighboring counties, show
that this year wheat will realize only
about half a crop. The destructive Hess-
sian fly, which bad entirely disap peared
for the past two yeardis again ravishing
the wheat flelds, and acres of it are dying
in consequence. The Colorado beetle,
which has inhabited these counties for
the past thirteen years, is also doing
considerable damage.
= d—— di
wee Fortblack silk and moire and stri-
ped velvet to mateh all colored dress
goods, be sure to call on Lyon & Co.
CHICAGO'S GREAT STRIKE.
The next six days are liable to witness
the eritical period in the great strike of
For four
strike has followed strike,
the building trades.
terminating
extent almost every trade in the city of}
lle,
od authority thatover |
Chicago, Fully 17,000 men are i and
it is stated upon g¢
mechanics have left the |
fir}
1.000 first-class
A |
wages to the amount of $000,000 have
It is i
ti
ne amount of
city are estimate shows that]
been lost to the strikers,
}
HN POSE]
le to estimate
liverted from the buil
Well kno
wcted thei
trades. eastern
agents to make no investments
. . 2k
the ad ustment of the strike
CAReS large enterpr
1
next vear,
a
Paris, May 26. TI
dancers who lost
burning of the Ops
ith water to the
r bodies have
Speaking
[ the
CIR
: tax-bi
Harrisbo RAY ®
sntertained
lure t
rigages, T!
the fact that two years ag)
cende
the
new
Are at
y have the
Ee death
ie unwe
noties of
State which, der i nld have
ne-half of the tax on persona
amoanting last vear to nearly
and whict the
the
nld have reached over $2,000 000,
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ording to
ar
ite of the attorney who drew
Ww
he new tax bill
to becon
for this state
we a law, forthe reas
the president o
senate failed to pat his signatore to
at the close of the session. So fhe
tax bill falls,
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Men's plow shoes, £1 15,
Lyox &
up to
Lyox & Lo,
Children’s suits, $1.25 to $1 50 and
Lyox & Co.
Men's suits, $3.75 and up.
Lyox & Co.
81
Co.
~Knee pants from 25
»y the
best
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—(}raham & Son, have just opened
up another lot of those elegant, fine kid
hand turn pomp soles, button ladies’
shoes, soft flexible soles, neat and dressy,
heel shoes, ladies’ common sense shoes,
all sizes, Indies and children’s slippers,
a'l kinds and sizes, Men's and boys shoes
of every description, Give us a obll and
we will guarantee you will get the worth
of your money every time. Try a pair of
Hill's Wankenphasis $3 shoes, the best
shoe for the money, every pair warrant
ed. E. Granau & Sox.
BRACE UP.
You are feeling depressed, your appe-
tite ia poor, you are bothered with Head.
ache, you are fidgetty, nervous, and gen
erally ont of sorts, and want to brace up
Brace up, but not with stimu ants, spri
medicines, or bitters, which have
their basis very cheap, bad whisky, and
which stimulate you for an hour, and
then leave you in worse condition than
before. What you want is an alterative
that will purify your blood, start healthy
action of Liver and Kidneys, restore your
vitality, and give renewed health and
strength, Sach a medicine yon will flad
in Eleotric Bitters, and only 560 cents a
bottle at all Drug Stores,
Bt tt
Eo
or tricotes, ottomans and canvass
cloths in all colors,
visit Lyon & Co,
MR. O'BRIEN IN BOSTON
MET AT THE DEPOT BY AN IM-
MENSE CROWD
An Attempt Made to Detach the Horses
His Hotel Stopped by the Police.
May
BURGLARY IN WEEHAWKEN.
Kkilfal Cracksmen Kater
Dr. De Groff and Hob Him of 812.000.
the Healdence ol
Weenawies, May 30. -Dr
Union H
hawkey
the tow:
De ff of
Lar :
visited
great deal rich
They did
fioor. On iis floor in
his
a safe the Lor
ust
sindges
wept vyaiua
have known this
they fore
ried away
got int
a basement door
behind them. The were
which sccounts for the inmates of
se not hearing the noise while the bur
glars were al work
Frederick Kessler, a former
for Dr. DeGroff, is suspected of
something about the robbery
and is locked
police station
Chief Donovan, of
think that Kessler
burglary. He thinks the were not
than three men in the and that
were cracksmen from New York. The way
| in which they did the work, he said, shows
that they understood their business
| “It was the neatest job,” he aaded, “that
{1 have seen in a long time, and 1 actually
{ think that it was done inside a hall an hour.
{ That the burglars were strangers is be
| lieved from the fact that they walked all
| around the large garden surrounding the
| house before they found their way to the
{ street. The footprints in the soft earth
show this. A rubber coal which had prob
ably been worn by one of the burglars
was found in the garden Mm the rear of the
house. The burglars carried away $8.70
in bonds and mortgages, £700 in cash, §4,000
in Adams express company stock, and
$5,000 worth of jewelry and silverware
The Adams express stock and some of the
bonds and mortgages are of no use to the
thieves.
The burglars
With chiscls and
the
able of
Ling on
1 hey
siedges
od the door of safe and oar
the wail
house by cut
ntent
the
f '
eft lhe
the
coachman
nowing
He was ar
rested up in the Hoboken
Hoboken,
Was
does not
the
jess
concerned in
5 * vg
Jon, they
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Stuffed with Muck wheat Cakes.
CIXoIN¥ATI, May 53 The other day a
young man named Spear ate a pint of ice
cream in thirteen seconds, and since then
there has been a mania for eating contests,
Saturday night Harry W. Jackson disposed
of twenty-five large buckwheat cakes in
twenty-five minutes. Jackson, who weighs
only eighty-seven pounds, suffered no ill
effect from his gluttony.
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Seventy-five Rodies Found.
Panis, May 80..-Jt is now officially an
nounced that seventy-five corpses have so
far been recovered from the ruins of the
opera comgue, It is expected that 100 will
be found. Twolve English people lost
their lives by the burning of the opera
comique. The funeral of the theatre em-
ployes will be held in she church of the
a
oss" SE conto i »
BIG FIRE IN BROOKLYN,
and =n Heef
8 150 000.
Palmer's Coopernge Depot
Destroyed Loss,
The Fire Breaks Out
ne
CHANGES IN THE K. OF L. LAWS
One Change Proposes the Debarrment of
Homsellers from Membership.
May 30
Bax , May 30 he fir
three Cunat amers 1 %
between Hong Kong and Vane
Y vhama yesterda) The Pacific
coast steamship company filed a bond with
the collector of the port for $100,000, which
was forwarded for approval by the treas-
ury department at Washington If ao
cepted, the company will be horized %O
carry goods in bond by Way o get Sound
and the Canadian roads and compete for
the tea and rice trade.
va we) :
purchas
iver sailed
from okt
TERSE TELEGRAMS.
The Bwiss government spirit monopoly
bill has become a law
Cardinal (ibbons
town for New York
bria to-day.
Tho bodies of 600 Chinese will ba disins
torred at SanFrancisce this week and ship
ped to China by steamer for final inter
ment.
One of the most profitable engagements
ever played in Boston was closed Batur.
day night, by Mr. Daly's company in “The
Taming of the Shrew.”
Several large holders of the granite
mountain mining stock have announced
their intention of leaving BL Louis if that
city persists in taxing the stock of foreign
sorporations.
John KE. Stiles, convicted of placing »
dynamite carte on the track of ©
Butter street cable road has been sentenced
to two yoars and four months’ imprison
went in the state prison.
While Mrs. Charles Hinton, fin Wmvalid,
of Tionesta, lay on her deatlsbad, Her
husband, a man who had always been in
hoalth, took sick and died before she
ad expired. One grave holds them both.
The Svistions at Bod yko have boen el
nded o nial 0 OOnsequeno
{Ines of the shart . In He aeaptime an
@ ttempt is being made to settle the differ.
ences betweon lord and tenants with a
fair proapect of success.
sadled from Queens.
on the steamer Um.