THE CENTRE REPORTER FRED.KURTZ, Eprror and Pror'n STERMS:—One year, $1.50, when paid fn ad nce. Those in arrears subject to previous rms. $2 per year, Advertisements 20 cents per line for 8 inser ns.and 5 cents tor each subsequent insertion, Centre Hur, Pa,,'Taors, Seer 4. MR. BLACK ACCEPTS. He Is Willing to Become Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, York, Pa. Sept. 1.—Hon. Chauncey F. Black has accepted the Democratic nomination for lientenant governor in the following letter: Gentlemen—I beg to acknowledge the re. ceipt of your official notification of my nomli- nation by the late Democratic state conven tion for the office of lieutenant governor, and to thauk you for the courtesy with which you have performed your duty In accepting a second nomination for this important office, under almost similarcircum- stances, I deem it necessary, only upon this occasion to add that the record of my pre- vious service furnishes the measure of fidelity to the constitution, the laws and the public Interests with which I will endeavor to dis- charge its duties should I be agaln elected. With grateful acknowledgments to the con. vention and to the Democratic party, of the high honor conferred upon me | remain, with great respect, yours, very truly, CrAavuxcey F. BLACK. An Acrobat's Fatal Feat. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1.—At Chambers. burg Saturday night a traveling acrobat named Bond attempted to give a tight rope performance. One end of the rope was fastened to a tree and the other to a pole placed on the ground. Bond was 80 drunk he could scarcely go through his performance, and as he was concluding it the pole fell and struck a little girl in the crowd named Eiger, crushing her skull and In both her legs, from whicl died in a f . ond rested and a coroner's jury is investi- gating the case. ’ i years of age. king she WwW 1 iT Stopped Newspaper Sales, POTTSVILLE, Pa., Sept. 2. newspapers arrived containiz sensational account of the disappear of Mrs. Wohr. Mr. Wohr had his 2 ney, Mr. Whitehouse, to stop the the papers. Lawyer Henning sented the other side seized, but on the ning the newsboy te justice's office. Lawyer then had Lawyer Henning pat bail charged with the larcer papers. The latter threatens t Whitehouse arrested f secution, and the end is not yet. nere advice of wok them from the Whitehonse under ¥ eny ol I malicion Special Police Guard the Works. Irwin, Pa., Sept. 1.—The Westmore- land and Penn Gas C ompanies have employed a large 1 licemen to guard thei believed this move introduction of new mines. The mpani American miners an there will be trouble fill the mines with It lieved to be their purpose, UI DET Ol sped R- i Had Over 100 Pawn Tickets. PiTTssuRc, Sept. 2. —John Temple a William Travis were arrested here night by a Pittsburg detective while a tempting tosella watch, When searche« they had in their over 100 pawn tickets from brokers in New York, Detroit and Pitts calling for watches, diamonds and other jewelry One ticket from a New York broker called for a $450 lens. They were held for examination. possession Fyre por urg Canght on the Cowcatcher, AMBLER, Pa., Sept. 2.—The Buffalo express struck and killed an unknown colored man at Chelton Hills station while crossing the track. The engine canght and carried him to Jenkintown, about half a mile distant. Deputy Coroner Hugh O'Neill, of Jenkintown, held an inquest. The jury rendered a verdict of accidental death, A 10-year-old Marderer. COBOURG, Ont., Sept. 2.-Two boys named David Smith and Peter Hanson had a quarrel on Sanday afternoon and came to blows. Smith stabbed Hanson in the breast with a pocket knife. Han- son died last night. Smith is only 10 years of age and his victim two years his senior. Smith has been arrested. An Oil Explosion, Reaping, Pa., Sept. 2.—By the explo- gion of two barrels of oil in the hard- ware store of Fegley, Hoff & Co., a fire was started which damaged the build- ing and stock to the extent of $5,000, Two firemen were badly burned. On Culp's Hill GETTYSBURG, Pa. Sept. 2,—~The Fonr- teenth Brooklyn Veterans unveiled their granite marker on Culp's hill yesterday. Col. E. B. Fowler presided and Col. Louis Stigman delivered the oration. Lived on 8 Cents a Day. Yousasrows, O., Sept. 1.—The death of George Gilbert reveals some strange doings of the man, who was a con- firmed miser. During the last fifty ears he had lived alone, devoting is time to saving money, which he de- psited in banks. It was his boast that is living the year round did not cost him to exceed 3 cents a day. Years ago he sold a neighbor a load of hay for 827. Gilbert punctually collected the interest each year, and last year he received the principal, it having earned him over $100. Gilbert leaves an estate valued at $125,000, An Applejack Famine, Miopretrows, N. Y., Sept. 1,—~There is an applejack famine impending in the great producing belt lying between the Hudson and the Delaware, There are sixty distilleries in the district, principally in Orange, Sussex and War- ren counties, and the total production of the distilleries in a prolific apple sea- son is about 300,000. ‘There was a light crop of apples Inst year, and the product of the stills fell off more than 60 per cent, Very few distilleries will light their fires at all, Rockbridge Company's Big Deal. Graseow, Va, Ang. 30.—~Gen. Fits. hugh Lee, president of the Rockbridge company, received a telegram from Hon. William Anderson, in London, Fequedt. ing him to call a meeting of the directors of the Sotupany.on t. 10 to Jutity he gomiyics @ has made with syndicate who pose to put $1,500, - Ag Rd ei ev will be one of the ever made in the Qld THE FLAG CAME DOWN The German Emblem Mobbed in an Allegheny Labor Parade. AMERICA FOR AMERICANS THE CRY Day Was Cities—Henrvy New in Observed in Wel. York—1arades and All the How Labor Other comed in George Speeches Principal Cities. Sept. 2. ~The German flag down, torn to shreds and under foot 3 riday after noon in Allegheny by Junior Order United American Mechanics men, | wis carried by the bakers contingent in the labor parade, At Arch wet And North avenue. one atde wis previiled npon by some influential we rs of the Junior Order United American Me chanics to order the obnoxious Hag hauled down The bearer refused and held the ban ner higher and unfurled it to the The aide rode off and the spectators Ix gan to jeer. There were a ber of Junior Order men around they were particularly incensed called back the aide and insisted the German flag be removed. Fighting for the Flag The officer thus urged rode into the ranks and took hold of the banner. He tried to take it from the man who car ried it, but the men in the ran surronnded the aide and essay him off. Heeman Dieb Alleg of the rider wild Pittspura, wus pulled trampled winds num and I bie \ Lid lat would win, wehly handled “America for Americans.” Despite the the policemen the flag came down. The Junior Order men secur banner and in about a minut Fort of ¢ efforts of the haa lease bakers and “America and stripes streets They re ir rat a gala day apg ners being who did . sn] 5 George, who England and Philadelphia's PHIA, Sep Trades had were borne stripes. A Pastime pa United Lal good many vicinity. Milwankee Calis It Artisans’ Day. MnwavkeR, Sept. 2.—The lal ganizations here observed Artisa with a procession and sj ing park Aw 2 ANN) men parade. Fully at the park WEAKLY PER) people Kath Lancaster's Big Parade, Lascaster, Pa. Sept. 2. —Labo was observed here with the | est dustrial demonstration in the history the city, All busing snspended A labor mass meeting and picuic were held. Partially Observed in Bethlehem, JeTHLEREM, Pa, Sept. 2.-<The silk mills here were idle and the were closed, All the iron in operation. three banks Works were Baltimore Observes the Day Bartisonre, Sept. 2.—Labor day. was generally observed by the wage earners here, although it is a municipal holiday merely. Minister Mizner Makes Peace, Wasmisagrox, Aung. 30. —Acting Sec- retary Wharton received a telegram from Minister Mizner, at Guatamala, through Minister Ryan, at Mexico City, dated Aung. 28, as follows: Went again to Acajuita, in Salvador, on Monday with three of the diplomatic corps, Met provisional president with several hundred leading men of the repablic. Basis of peace explained: slightly modified; ace cepted and signed by Gen. Eteza. He. turned bere (Guatemala) yesterday after. noon, when Guatamaia also accepted and signed. Both parties have been notified to re- tire their armies in forty-eight hours and to reduce them to peace footing in eight days. This establishes peace in Central America. Assistant Secretary Wharton re. garded this as a satisfactory settlement of the trouble. The Franchise in Mississippi, Jackson, Miss.,, Aug. 30.—The work of the committee on elective franchise was practically completed in the consti- tutional convention. The plan of saf- frage agreed upon embraces the modifi- cation of the Australian ballot system known as the Dortch law; a residence of two years in the state and one in the voting precinct; the Pisbayment of a 1 tax of $2, and qualified woman suf- Frage based wu © possession by her or her husband, if married, of real p erty to the value of $200. The property qualification was abandoned and an edu- cational qualification is provided for, limited to the ability of the voter to Shlerstand the constitution when read to him. Pork Compensates for Art, Pans, Aug. 80.—Le Paris prints the following: “The negotiation? between France and the United States relative to the American tariff are ppRioaching a favorable conclusion. The Washing. ton government will remove the dat on works of French art and France will remove the prohibition against Ameri- can pork.” NEARLY DECAPITATED. A Woman Slashes Her Throat with a Razor. Bravronrp, Pa.. Aug. 30.—-Mrs. J. R. McKenzie, of Duke Centre, McKean county, Pennsylvania, committed sui- cide by cutting her throat] with a razor during the parade of the Grand Army of the Republic yesterday, The body of the unfortunate woman was discovered by her husband at 8 p. m, The body was still warm, but life was extinct, The woman used her hasband s and slashed her neck in four places The head was nearly severed from the body. The cause assigned was despond ency over a wayward danghter, who is an inmate of a colored house of prosti tution in city. The anfortunate woman was highly esteemed, Tazor this Bed, 4 Found Dead in Pirrspuiag, Sept. 1. Brittain, Pa.. 40 vears of age general manacsr of ie Bat Any nirle, ' 1 ang ered sanufacturing Com works, was found dead In Hotel Boyer, this city, at from an overdose of md Chemical tnd it the Sin mor Mr, Brittain had been suffering the past ten days and 1 i Whether 0 Clock phine. from nervousness had he took the overdo ignorance is OWE, tain organized the company of was general mana i S400.000. It i in trouble financi deal of personal in been taking Interesting Church Reunion Maconaie, Pa., Ang. 30 A was heldat the Jordan | Lid near thi the congreg with repres eunnion Pennsylvania's Resources, Chained in a Smoke House Pina A ERE Vind hos +3 ting the girl her food through the room a8 In Texas Fever in Pennsylvania, DoyLesrows, Pa., Ax 30. A fatal disease has broken ont amon » cat tie in the lower part of county. It is pronounced by Texas fever, and it is saad to be spreading rap idly, James Kaign, of Bristol town- ship, has lost six and several others have the disease The farmers of the lower end townships are becom: ing alarmed at the state of affairs, and have notified the state authorities, who will investigate matters, SOM to COWS, Drowned in the Susquehanna, Prymouvrn, Pa., Sept. .1-—-The body of an unknown woman, about 35 years old, was found in the Sansquehanna river here. Her attire indicated comforta- ble circumstances. In her pocket was $2.50, but there was nothing giving a clew to her identity. There were no marks of violence on the body and it was probably a case of suicide. A Disastrous Parade. Emig, Pa, Sept. 1.—Mrs. Caroline Martin, of Green township, and her daughter, Miss Manda Martin, drove into the city to look at a parade. Their team ran away, throwing both ladies out under the wheels. The old lady was fatally crashed and the young woman was so badly injured that her life is almost dispaired of, Weavers Come to Terms, Betinenes, Pa, Sept. 1.-~In the early part of last week the rog weavers of the Bethlehem: Merino mills guit work on the announcement of a ues tion of wages. The men have returned to work, accepting the firm's terms. The weavers were recently brought here from Philadelphia, Harrisburg Call Changes Hands, Harrispura, Sept. 1.-Col. W. PF, Jordon, proprietor of The Sunday Tele gram, has purchased The Morning Call, which made its first appearance under his management today. Under ghe new regime it will be a straight out publican paper. nmin —- Shot While Stealing Apples. PHILADELPHIA, Sept, | —Edward Far refl and Hugh Murphy, of Manayunk, each aged about 12 years. were stoaling apples from an ochowed yesterday after: noon, when Farvell was shot in domen and Cent More! It will not cost yow one cent more to buy your clothing and dents’ Jurnishing goods where you can get the best makes, finest fits and largest stock in Central Pennsyl- vania to select from for the com- ing season. A SAI HOE TOMI SI Our counters and shelves are packed with all the latest and newest things that the men's wear, 8 1he quaniily, quality and variety of our stock is far in advance of any ever shown you in Centre County. It is only necessary for you fo give us a call, inspect our stock; take make, fit and prices info consideration, and we feel certain that we will then number you among our many cuslomers, We do not offer you goods at cost. We ask you a Jair, legitimate profit; give you the best value possible for the money; we give you the privilege of returning anything bought of us not perfectly satisfactory in every partiewlar, and your money will be refunded as cheerful ly as it was given lo us. market offords for u " Give us a call; come and look at our stock and prices, is all that we ask. Your judgment, we are satisfied, will do the balance. Reynold’s New Bank Building, OPPOSITE BROCDERHOF¥ HOUSE. JOURTAIN HOU! BELLEFOSTE, PA EMARUEL BROWN, Proprietor, The traveling community will find this hotel equal to any in the county every respect, for man and beast, ane charges very moderate. Giveit atria Wiune N EW BROCKERHOFF¥ HOUSB ALILGEHERY BT. BELLEFORTE, PA Good Bamps Kooms on First Floor ge” Free Buss io and from all trains Bpecial rates to witnesses and jnrors, G, BBEAKDON Py ov N EW GARMA HOUSE, A 5 opposite the Court House, Bellefonte, Pa The New Garme~ House ashes and is open for the new furniture throughout bells, and all modern table. FaiNG A D. 1 H. Bull, proprietor, nd from atl MiLLS HOTEL. Pa Free 'Bus to Bpring Mi trains s—— - eri ———— —— —————— Bi MERAN J Corner Becond an | Market Sta ORD & ZERF PROPRIET . LEWISPURG, PA (xood af i Free' Bas to all Trains aig HOUS] § 4 » § SAmpIG MIN isi gem mE COUN Y BANKIKG CO BELLEFONTS Rocelve Deposits and allow Interest : Unt Notes; 8 Government 2 lik ¥ anG bel Becurities JAB, A. BEAVER i. D, Preside BHUGERT Cashie A . ALUOWEL ropric Terme reasonable. wood sample re oa first Hoor. WOODS ( Wels Adusate DESK RACK, [Parewres Jory 34, 1856.) LETT iH — FOR HOLDING PAPERS, BOOKS, STATIONERY, Ete. astable ~The Partitions can be moved in. stantly to make the divisions any required size, Simple l—Nothing to get out of order—Easy of sdinstment, trong Will hold upright any size of book. KH Th Attachment !—We make an attach. ment for banging the Rack against the wall, thereby forming a shell Sises!—The following sizes always in stock. Any other length (above 11 inches) to order al proportionate price: Hoween oF Penvrrrows, : Partitions, : ip ™ Beak ola < - Manufacturing Co., ' MANUFACTURERS, ‘ 33 W. Onondaga St, SYRACUSE, N.Y. "FATONTS SINGER.
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