THE CENTRE REPORTER FRED. KURTZ, ~ PKR MS; —One year, $1.50, when paid in ad vance. Those in arrears subject to previous terms. $2 per year, Advertisements 20 cents per line for 3 inser ne and 5 cante tar aach suhssgnent insertion, KEpiror and Pror'r Centre Baur, Pa. Tours, Ava, 20. A PERILOUS WEDDING TRIP. Thrilling Experience of a Bride and Groom at Denver. DENVER, Aug. 18. —The escape from instant death of Professor Samuel A. King, of Philadelphia, and Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hunt, whe accompanied the aeronant on his balloon voyage from Manhattan Beach, is considered almost a miracle. It was nearly 6 o'clock when Sherman Hunt and Mrs. Mary John- to make their wedding trip by balloon, ing gas bags. The words that made them man and wife were pronounced by Justice Talbot and the couple announced themselves ready for the voyage. Professor King stepped into the basket. followed by the pe wedded couple and a moment later the balloon shot upward. last or anchor was taken, in order to give the ship greater buoyancy. The people cheered and shouted as the air ship arose higher and higher, Big black r, covered the sky, and the lightning flashed and flickered. The bride waved her handkerchief and kissed her hand to the multitude below until her form became indistinct. Sud- denly the larger of the two balloons at- tached to the basket appeared to grow small. It had, in fact, burst, and im- descending at a frightful rate. crowd as the descent of the balloons be- came faster each minute. They soon disappeared from view and the people | the belief that the voyagers dashed to pieces. The ever, were very much balloonists, how- aiive, fessor told them they would get to the everything possible to ease the shock. He knew it would be a tremendous ket and cling to the ropes. terrific rate of speed, balloonist ever traveled before, Down the balloon dropped until it struck the ground with a tremendous crash near Fort Logan. Everything | was dark, and the occupants of the basket, or rather the three astride of its sides, were scattered pell mell over the ground. The married couple on picking them- selves up found that they had escaped injury, not even a scratch being visible. Professor King, however, owing to his age and heavy weight, fell on his right shoulder, which is badly braised, while his right arm is helpless. An Aecronant's Plunge to Death, RoME, Ang. 18. —An aeronant who made an ascent at Macerate met with a ferrible death. The large crowd assem- bled to witness the ascent were watch ing the balloon sail away to the east. ward, when they were horror stricken to see the aeronant fall from the car and phumge rapidly downward from a dizzy wight. At the time of the accident the balloom was over the Adriatic. The un- fortunate aeronant fell into the sea and wrished, while the balloon. relieved of is weight, soared away and was speed- ily lost to view. CURIOUS RIVALRY France Also Claims the Coat Worn by the Saviour. Loxpos, Aug. 18, — The rivalry be- tween France and Germany is reaching curions lengths. This was illustrated in the exhibition of the Holy Coat of Argenteuil No sooner did it become known, a few weeks ago, that the ec- clesiastical authorities of Treves, in Rhenish Prussia, were about to exhibit a garment claimed to have been worn by the Saviour than the French were alive to deprive the Germans, as “far as pos- gible, of the honor and profit. It ap- poars that Argentenil, within easy ac- cess;by rail from Paris, also possesses a coat claimed to have belonged to Christ, Arrangements were promptly made for the exhibition of the relic. Sunday was chosen as the opening day, several days ahead of the first public view at Treves, Great Bho people went fromm Paris and other localities to see the holy vestment. The exhibition was in every way successful, and is said to have caused proportionate chagrin at Treves, which will lose a multitude of French Catholic visitors, The prepara tions for the public exhibitions at Treves are going on hurriedly, and will be completed within the appointed time, Gloriana’s Eighth Victory. Newrort, R. LL, Aug. 18. ~The bi annual sweepstakes of the New Yor Corinthian Yacht club was sailed yes- terday, and resulted in a splendid vie tory for the Rhode lsland boat Gloriana, The Gloriaua was started in eight races and won all of them. and Rhode Island ple are exultant. The Gloriana’s loon jib topsail carried away soon after the start, and she lost some time while setting her sinaller head sail, but she still led when they turned the sec- ond mark, and from there on steadily increased her lead, winning in impres- sive style, Gloriana wins first money | Owene second ($170) and Beatrix third ($85), the total amount of the sweepstakes being $860. An Unfounded Report, WasimuNaToN, Aug. 18.—The state de. partment has received advices on good authority in regard to the recent riot- ing in China, but the reports are not of a serious nature at present, and no re- currence of the trouble is expected. In reference to the reported joint naval demonstration between the American and European fleets in Chinese waters against the Chinese government, acting Secretary Boley, of the navy department said: “No orders for a joint naval de monstration such as is described have been issued by the navy department, nor have | heard that any such demon- stration is proposed. As far as [ know, there is no foundation for the report.” ——————— is—— Deluged by Cloudburst, St. Josern, Mo., Aug. 18,~A special from Agency says: A cloudburst in the vicinity of the junction of the One Hun. dred and Two the Platte rivers caused much loss of property. The « river rose twenty feet in six hours and twelve or fifteen farms were ruined, Houses, barns and stock were swept away and crops ruined. Many narrow esa; are reported, but yet to be lost.s swe | THIRTEEN KILLED. Another Deadly Disaster on a Swiss Railroad, Dashed Into the Paris Express and One Car Completely Wrecked, In Addition to the Killed, Eight. een Received Severe Injuries—The Accident by Due to Negligence, BERNE, Aug. 18.~—The people of Switz erland have hardly recovered from the railroad scare cansed by the terrible ac- which over 130 persons on an excursion injured, i another wholesale loss of life of a railroad accident, This last disaster Jura-Simplon railroad occurred on lines, near the city. A special traip carrying a large num- ber of excursionists from the districts to this city was on its way now in progress here and throughout Switzerland. Due to Negligence, Zellikofen be shunted let the to to order to enable it into a siding Paris CXPress Dass, in BO ws train while passing result was that the express dashed into the special train. Luckily the engineer of had canght sight of the excursion train the damage done ama the loss of life As it was, the engine of the the guards’ gion train, which } was empty, cr ger cars, completely wrecking it. Thirteen Killed, Eighteen Injured, Thirteen were and eighteen persons In addition to these thirty oth fered more bruises, The bodies of the dead to the waiting room of the tion at Zollikofen and were rows while awaiti identification. interior of the station, as a result, sented a most sic many of the dead lated as 4 ition. The by the reli from this who wer have in this city; oth near the spot where the received. DEATH OF people killed 3 SOTIONS]Y were carried railroad there lai 1 5 kening spectacle, Y were so iy muti- { Des practi Dee ir Injuries wert MRS. POLK, The Venerable Ex-Mistress of the White House, NasuviLLe, Tenn., Ang. 15.—Sur- rounded by a few loving friends and relatives, Mrs. James K. Polk, widow of tenth President of the United States, departed this life yesterday peace- fully and quietly in the full possession the MRA. JAMES KE. POLK of her mental faculties. Mrs. Polk had been in perfect health until last Wed- nesday evening, when on returning from a short drive she was taken s=ddenly ill. From this attack she never rallied. Had she lived until Sept. 4 next she wonld have reached the age of 88, The canse of her death was simply exhanus- tion, resulting from old age. A Burglar's Syndicate, Mu.wavker, Aug. 18.—A well known crook arrested here on suspicion gave to the police the details of a Purglars syn- dicate which has been in existence for nearly a year. With skillful manage- ment the members of this syndicate have traveled a regularly mapped out route, committing their depredations and escaping without trouble. Only once was a member captured, and he se- cured his release through the money of the syndicate. Ate Polsoned Cakes. GrartoN, W. Va, Aug. 18.—~Mrs. George Mallonee, niece and five chil dren are lying in a dying condition from eating poisoned cakes. The lady made the cakes, and while absent from the house a few moments it is believed some enemy attempted to poison the entire family by placing arsenic in the dough. The death of one or two of the children is expected. Suspicion points to cer- tain garties as the poisoner, and arrests may be made, Charged With Stealing State Scrip. Lorrie Rook, Ark, Ang. 18.A great sensation was created here by the arrest of J. L. Bay on a warrant sworn out by by State Treasurer Morrow, charging him with the larceny of $100,000 of state scrip. Bay was a clerk empioyed by the bondsmen of ex-State Treasurer Woodraff to examine the books of the defaulting state treasurer. A Challenge to Dixon, New York, Aug. I8.-A spe dis. patch to the Police Gazette Den- ver says the backer of Dan Daly, of that hex, nae issued a cl in of y for a Dixon Saorad of i 1 vy "Vv . - "mLy THE HISTORY OF A WEEK Wednesday, Aug. 12, The yacht Nellie C,, with a pleasure party of four young men and six girls, capsized yesterday afternoon in Maurice bay, near Toledo, O., and Lena Saundberg, Ellen Feely and Clara Bowds drowned, being in the cabin at the time, Frederick Douglass denies Haytl was requested, tremely cordial. He informed the presi position for two years only. Ex-Senator Blair is spoken of as his successor. Thursday, Aug. 13, The New York Democratic state commit in New York yesterday, decided that the state convention should be 15, Mr. Patenotre, at present French min ister to Morocco, has M. Reustan States, Mr. United toustan goes to the As an excursion party from Un the barge women and chikiren, were gathered, Sud the debris was removed thirteen dead bod fes werediscovered., Three others are miss. ing, and are supposed to have been knocked Friday, Aug. 14. Collector J, Sloat Fassett took formal charge of New York's custom house yester day Henry Henson was hanged at Mor killing his and Chris Young at Lexington for killing Stephen Ferguson. ~t louis wife, he after effects of the two days exces There were six eases of death his cause reported yesterday The Zenaputty of the rn Manipur and the Tongal hanged at Manipur yesterday for their part in the killing pear house of were IY general uprising Ding and Ong Moy Tov, Chinamen who were taken from Mott street dives to the New York Charity hos pital last Monday, are, after a careful ex by the Tsang amination doctors, pro lepers Saturday, Aug. 15. Blair will succeed Charles as minister to Russia. Hon. John R. Gamble, who was elected congressman f{ South Dakota last fall, died at Yankton, S. DD, The poli “" Emory Smith rom yesterday have received the effect of ex pelling every Jew from the district within of Moon Ow orders which will have two months t daughter of to young Rachel Sherman, the MArry yOunges General W. T Paul Thorndike, a rising nhyvsisiar ia ISR) Sherman, is iate boston FEVER ® Hise Ba WOR genTTas We sav nases the violin oust itutd app ar Whiskey and ENGRAVING IT BFSDINGS ISHED The Only Authentic Work By Gen. Benj. F. Butler, Exclusive territory snd liberal terms given to Hie agenis any application for ter r with § $200 for REELER & OO, ad hh 8. Phi phia, Pa ———————————————————————— Ls DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE ~LATTERS wie of Administration the eisle of jeorge Grossman, deo’d |, of Potter tom aship, hav- ing eeu lawiuliv granted to the vudenigued Le woua tially request sil persolis HOWIEDE themsel vor indebted to the estate to aks ime pent, and those having claims agains 0 present them duly suthenticaled for Wa Grosssas, Administrator, “UK BALE A LABGR SIZE IND HAND cook stove, apply at the KEFORTER Offi my Pjeota res med FGAL NOTICE NOTICE HERERY given that the socount of Wiliam P Humes, Committee of the extate of Benjamin, Frazier. a lunatic, hes been filed in the prothono- tary’s office, aud (hat the same will be confirmed at our next Court of Comm oii Pleas, unless ex ceptions be flied thereto L.A SCHARFVER, i Prothonotary 18 A DMINISTRATOR'S NOVICE LETTERS of Administration ups the estate of Oss car Duck, dec'd., of Gregg tow snip, having been lawfully gravted 10 the undersigned they would respectiully request all persons knowing thew selves indebted to the eo tate 0 make immediate payment, aud those baviog claims against the same Lo present them duly authenticated for set ticinent Lymia Duck, Jas. Duck, jaly ot Administrator's Co RT PROCLAMATION —<~WHRREAS THE Hou, A. 0. Farst, President Judge of the Cnet of Common Pleas of the dth Judicial dis trict, consisting of the counties o! Centre and Huntingdon, and the Hon Dsuiel Rhoades and the Hou, Thos F. Riley, nasoc ate Juages in Cens tre, having sued rheir precept bearing date the 27th day of July 1861 to me directed for holdin a Court of Oyer and Terminer and general Jai Delivery and Quarter Sessions of the Peace in Bellefoute, for tue county of Centre, and com mence ou the 4th Monday of August the 24th day of August 1391, and to coutinne two weeks, No- ties is hereby given to the Coroner, Justices of the Pesce, Aldermen and Constables of said county of Centre, that they be then and there in the proper persons, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day. with their records, inquisitions, ex: aminstions, and their own rememorances, to do those things which to thelr office apperiains to be dope, and those who are bound In recognise ances to prosecute against the prisoners that are, or shall be in the jail of Centre county, then aud there to prosecute against them as soall be Just, Given under my hand, at Bellefonte the 2th day of July, in the venr of Our Lord, 1891 and the ou hundred aud onrteenth your of the Tude- pendence of the United States WM. A. IBHLER, Kheriff. £3 PPLICATION POR CHARTER «NOTICE is hereby given that au application wiil be minde to the Court of Common Pleas of Centre coviity , on Monday, the 24th day of August, 4. DD. IML wi 40 o'clooll 8. wm tpder si set of Assembly entitled “An Act to provide for the incor and alation of ceriaiu corporations,” approved April LA. D 18, and the supplements there to. for a chant of ax oorporation to be called the Su. Lukes Evangelion] Lutheran chu of Centr Hall, Penteylvania, the Jarvis " olijeot of which is tn worship Almighty God ao cording to the formula of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran sburch, of the United inten of poses Se 1 the hb: 4 is to haye orth, Ambriea, anil or SE i 4 Fens ee ERS’ SUPPLIES AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES, BOUTH BEND _ " Yiow x REDUCTION IN ow SHARES reduced from 40 to 30 cents All other repairs reduced accordingly » ” Roland landslide plow on earth duced, POTATO PLANTER I'he Aspenwall Is the most compiel planter ever wade Farmers who plant their owh crops and realize from have them who wi Aspen will wall planter The Farmer's pring Tooth Havrow, sevetilegli well, One of which can be used as a single cullivatlor Friend Horse Shoe Jai R aide AND BTE i HE Ki TOOTH HARROW HENCH KING Allen's Ov ehirnied Tools and Seed Drills, which were exbibited al the Granger's Picuk NTERS AND CORN SHEL) Intest improved, CORN Plu HAY TEPER rs who bie wi Lileen 1 Lo Farm more tous of hay cannot afford Ch are Gulit wil " I NK N WAGONS CONKL CHAMPIO Ww fi 1340 ' “a fie BUGGIES, NOBBY ROAD CARIN PHAETONNS, AND PLATFORM SPRING W oi _hurns-—piit bom, be. it is coustanlly increas) WHEEL! Oar steel snd wood wiles to mil Kiods of work of w aascriioenl al yery ow | 5 LRM AND G AKDE! ANd Oar large trade instil our sapphes In we DOV Bry quan whi hh UWerl the at ihe lowest io wre, it will be Fioes, bles gril Al lies there! every farmer in Ceutra examine our stock wel parchasing We take great plessore tu enterlaini g farmers, Itd anyth examine the arti tion fs fr iCer interest ol Pennsylvania io re os BOL « t ig lo ewe Lave on exhib McCALMONT & CO, Hale B Bellefonte, Pa. ’ u ” us PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEG LOCATED IN ONE OF THE FUL AND HEALTHFU] ALLEGHENRY REGION TIONAL: OPEN TO BOTH SEXES; TUITION FREE BOARD AND OTHER EXPENSES VERY OW NEW BUILDINS AND EQUIPMENT LEADING DEPARTNENTS OF STUDY, AGRICULTURE (7% and AGRI CULTURALCHEMISTRY: with constant §} lustrations ou the Farm and in the Labora Ory. BOTANY and HORTICULTURE; theoreth cal and practical. Stadents taught original study with the microscope CHEMISTRY: with an unusually fall and thorough course in the Laborstory, {CIVIL ENGINEERING } Them <« ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING OOHEE B {MECHHENICAL ENGINEERING: J 2&1 accompanied with very extensive practical exercises in the Field, the Shop, snd Lhe Laboratory HISTORY. Ancient and Modern, with origi. pal investigation ISDUSTRIAL ART AND DESIGN LADIES COURSE IN LATERATURE and SCIENCE: Two yeas Ample facilities for Music, voeal and inssramental LANGUAGE and LITERATURE: Latin (optional) French, German and English (re- quired.) one or more continued through the entire course MATHEMATICS and ASTRONOMY: pure and applied, MECHANIC ARTS: combining shop work with study, three years’ course; New build ing and equipment. MENTAL. ORAL and POLITICAL SCI ENCE: Constitutional Law and History Political Roohoub¥. ele, MILITARY SCIENCE: instruction theoreti onl and practical, including each arm of the sorvioe, PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT; years—carefuliy graded and thorough Winter term opens January 7, 19 Spriog term, April 8, 1801. Commencement week, Jube Mm July 2, 1881, For Cstalogue or other inform a ton, addross GEO. W, ATHERTON, LL.D, Presi, Hate College, Centre Co Pa MOST BEAUTI SOOTHE IN THE UNDENOMINA rer Clrses 10 12. 13, Two ARM FOR BALE