VOL. LXXIIIL. WASHINGTON LETTER. LEGAL OPINIONS MADE TO ORDER BY LAW OFFICERS. They Write Une Way and Agsin Express Themselves Otherwise.—The Tarllr Goes Through this Week. WasHINGTON, April 2.—Are legal opinions made to order by U. B. offi- cials? It is charged that Charles E. Magoon, law officer of the division on insular affairs of the War Department, first wrote an opinion that the U. B. Coastitution was, by force of the Paris treaty extended over Porto Rica and the Philippines, which he was com- pelled to suppress and then to write another taking exactly the opposite stand. This last opinion has been made the foundation of the whole Re- publican imperialistic program and the Senate has just ordered three thous- and additiona: copies of it to be print- ed. Representative Richardson the Democratic leader of the House, desir- ing to get at the truth, has offered a resolation calling for copies of all of the opinions written by Mr. Magoon. The administration program is to jam the Porto Rican bill, tariffand all, through both SBenate and House this week. Itis certain that the Senate will pase it tomorrow, and probable that the House will do likewise later, notwithstandiog the talk of Republi- can members that they would vote for free trade if given another opporiini- ty. The Senate and all Washington are still laughing and are likely to be for days to come, at the humerous speech of Senator Pettus, in which he held Senator Beveridge, a would-be Demos- thenes up to ridicule, for his speech de- claring his opposition to the Porto Ri- co bill and his intention to vote for it. The Senate and galleries were in a con- tinuous roar of laughter from the be- ginpiong to the end vf the remarks of Senator Pettus. After rubbing it in on Beveridge for chargiog all those did'nt agree with him, with enmity towards the government, Mr. Pettus said: ‘The government in his mind is ‘Me and my wife, My son John and his wife, the feasibility of recommending to Congress, a reduction of the war taxes, which are piling up a surplus in the Treasury, in spite of the fact that the receipts from the Dingley tariff are many millions below the advance esti- mate of the Republicans. Without the war taxes there would have been a deficit of more than $50,600,000, instead of a surplus considerably in excess of that amount, It is said that the brew- ers are being sounded as to their will- ingness to contribute a proportionate amount to the Hanna corruption fund, if the administration will recommend a reduction of the beer tax to Congress. Next State Encampment at Lewistown. It has been decided by the State mil- itary authorities to hold a division en- campment this year from August 4 to 11 inclusive, aud orders to that eflect were issued with the information. There are several camp sites in the eastern and central part of the State, but none will be selected unless it thor- oughly answers the requirements. It is probable that in the end Lewistown will be seiccied, *h Mount Gretna a close second. Tue lust division en- cammpment was held at Lewistown in 1897, and so beneficial were the results of the camp that general attention was afterward called to the efficiency of the guard when it was called out for the Spanish-American war service. rm——_ A — rl Headable Clipplogs. The drawbacks of a town are those persons who are devoid of public spirit and block the way of such as are pro- gressive and full of enterprise ; jealousy governs such.—President Harrison. Some men are 80 lost to honor that they will prostitute their church, as well as their party, to accomplish a selfish end, and those persons whom they can’t use they will abuse.—Rev. Dr. Storrs. The dum-dum bullet is shaped very much like other ammuunition, but has the peculiarity of flattening out or ex- panding on leaving the rifle barrel, and thus makes a jagged torn wound. Beech Creek Raliroad Can't Altoona In the noted suit in equity of the Al- toons and Beech Creek Railroad Com- pany vs. Pittsburg, Johnstown, Ebens- burg and Eastern Railroad Judge Love Get Into Us four And no more.” Mr. Pettus told this Biblical story at | the close of his speech: “The Master) once had to select a man to lead the | children of Israel out of Egypt and | through the wilderness to Canaan. He | did pot select an orator. No, he se-| lected one of those wise men, and his | name was Moses. And he was a stut- | tering man, too. But Moses told his| master to his face that he could not do | it, because he could not speak to the people, and what was the reply? ‘There is Aaron, he speaks well.’ they took Aaron along, not in com- mand, that was not allowed; but they took him along as a kind of deputy. And when Moses, on his Master's or- der, went up into the mountains for the tables, the orator left in charge had a golden calf framed and he put all the people to worshipping the golden calf. More people worship the golden calf now than did in those days. But while Aaron and his people were all down worshipping the golden calf, the man of God appeared, aud he pulled out his sword and demanded to know who is on the Lord’sside? Then the orator jumped up from his knees, drew his sword snd got on Moses’ side and went to killing the Israelites along with Moses. All these orators will do the same thing—the last one of them.”’ Representative Rhea, of Ky,, made a rattling good speech at a mass meeting of Washington Democrats, in which he referred to Chairman Payne, the Republican House leader as ‘‘the statesman with the one-night-stand state of mind,” and to Representative Grosvenor, asthe ‘‘garrulous gabbler, from Ohio, who acts as & mouth-p iece for the White House Sphinx.” After picturing various phases of administra- tion wabbling, which he likened to the track of a snake, Mr. Rhea said: ‘Oh, manhood, where is thy shame? Oh, McKinley, where is thy blush? Oh, McKinley, you are the saddest specta- ele that ever rattled helplessly around in the seat filled by Washington, Jef- ferson and Jackson, and which will be filled by Bryan, You are the pitiful creature of the trusts, the combines aud the monopolies, which have made you, maintained you, and still feed you.” The Democrats of the House will an- tagonize the Naval Appropriation bill, as reported on three grounds—armor- plate, construction of ships in govern- ment yards and the general extrava- gance of the bill, which darries $61, 000,000, against $35,000,000 for the cur- rent fiscal year. The minority report favors the Svtablist iment of a govern. ment pulorplate wilde to io- And | ration to the Altoona and Beech Creek and directed the delivery of the line The action of the court minimizes | the chances of a new railroad for Al- | toona for the present at least. etd ———— THE BOERS WHACK THE BRITISH, The British were repulsed in the Broadwood’s troops were hotly shelled Men and horses were shot down in masses, The British lost five guns and 270 killed, wounded and missing. There was heavy fighting around Mafeking and Colonel Plummer's re- lief column was compelled to retire with loss. Granted a License, David Chambers, of Clarence, this county, was granted a tavern license last Saturday, by Judge Love. This application was held under considera tion by the judge since the recent term of license court. Clarence now has two licenses. Chambers is the consta- ble in his township. Interred in Altoona. The body of George Stiver, who died about 11 years ago, and was buried in the graveyard at Bprucetown, was raised and expressed to Altoona on Friday morning last for re-interment, the family residing there vince. The casket was found well preserved, son A A ABABA Vv. E Charch Notice. Rev. 8. P. Reemer, P. E., will preach in the U. E. ehurch, Centre Hall, Sat- urday, 7th, at 7:30 p. m. ; Tusseyville, April 8th, 10a. m.; Egghill, 8th, at 2:30 p. m, ; Centre Hall, Sth, at 7:30 p. m. ——— A MIA Recent Union County Deaths, Lewisburg, Mrs, Catherine Walter, age 83 years, 6 m, Lewis twp., Fr. P, Frederick, age 52. Lewis twp., Isaac P. Burd, age 80. Lewisburg, Martin Hann, age 86. In Ohlo, Miss Sarah Musser, age 60. IAB AI AY AS OANA The Best in the World, We believe Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best in the world, A few weeks ago we suffered with a se vere cold and a troublesome cough, and having read their advertisements in our own and other papers we purch- ased a bottle to see if it would effect us. It cured us before the bottle was more than half used. Itis the best medi cine out for colds and coughs. The Herald, Andersonviile, Ind. For sale by J. H. Ross, Linden Hall; 8. M. Swartz, Tusseyville; F. A. Caraon, Pot i; H. F Spring A Superb} Pletare. Le Roy, the great painter, has paint- ed nothing better than his celebrated “Cluster of Poppies,”” which the Phil- adelphia Times has had lithographed in twelve colors, and will present to its readers free with its great Easter oumber, Sunday, April 8. The Times will present its readers on the same Sunday with an Easter Carol, printed in regular sheet music form, The Story of Easter will be told in handsome half-tones, printed in eolor on heavy paper, reproducing the best works of the masters in Sacred Histo- ry. The Great Easter number of The Times will be the handsomest Easter Edition of a Sunday paper ever pub- lished in Philadelphia. Nope of the regular features will be dropped. The Magazine Bection will combine the latest things in science, romance, fic- tion and humor. The Forum Bection will present the views of the world’s greatest thinkers on topics of present moment and popular interest. The News Hection will be, as always, com- plete and thorough. Bee your news agent and order in advance. Remember An Art Supplement. Sheet Music. The Story of Easter in A Magazine Section. A Forum Sect ion. A Newspaper. All for 5 cents. ——————— i — A Good Showing. The Pennsylvania Railroad state- ment for February makes a really re markable revelation of the business of the company. The increase in gross earnings over the same month last year was, on the whole system, and the auxiliary lines, $2,800,000, and the net increase was about $1,400,000, Dur- ing two months the whole system has made sugmented gross earniogs of nearly $5,000,000, and of net earnings of about half that amount. The oper- Half-Tones. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST FROM ALL PARTS. A Quiet Campaign la the Cously Among the Hustlers for Office The Repub. lieans Very Timid, Polities is not absorbing the entire attention of the public at present, and the selection of men for the vacancies which occur this year, Is not being giv- en much serious thought at present, al- though some of the candidates are do- ing some lively hustling around the county setting up their fences. For Congress Hon. J. K. P. Hall, our pres- ent able representative will be reno mi- nated without op position in his dist- rict. His services are needed at Wash- handsome majority. concede this point, and as yet there has not been one of that party bobbing up who cares to be made a chopping | block. Io the county the only and | main fight will be for the legisiature. | The Republicans are disheartened and | there will be piles of fun in the com- ing fight they will have in the county. | Centre will send no Quay man to Har- risburg, and in consequence there is no sembly. are several candidates already out, and there will be a lively campaign. renomination, as is also Hon. J. H. Wetzel. J. W. Kepler, the young Democrat from Pine Grove Mills, and John W. Conley, of Potter township, are also in the race. As Lhe campaign progresses, there will be other candi- dates sprung who are awaiting a little quiet coaching. No county offices will be voted for this fall. pl ntfs Mob Tries to Lyseh Assauniter of & Littie Gin ations last year with which toese fig- ures compare were very favorable and | the result indicates that the Pennsyl- vania's earniogs in the present year will far exceed the most liberal predic- | tions, sa | Began Baildiag. Edward Foreman started work this] week on his new house opposivh | Grange Arcadia. Ed. wants a dwell ing, and having erected some of our] finest residences, he will be sure to] have a cozy and comfortable home for | himself. Lyman Smith will start work on his new home also as 5000 as the weather permits. Alfred Durst, | who is a pew citizen, is the owner of a | lot on Hoffer street. He will build | himself a home on it this coming sum- | mer. Dr. Lee has also got the fever and expects in the near future to put up a handsome residence such as he is worthy of. With these to go up the building industry will be lively this year. Ama — A Serious Accident, Thursday afternoon Thomas Wilson, who lives at Pleasant View, along the pike leading to Milesburg, this coun- ty, was assisting his son-in-law to move. The old gentleman was on top of a load of furniture when suddenly a cupboard which he was trying to hold on the wagon tilted, and Mr. Wilson lost his grip and was thrown to the ground. Hestruck on his head and shoulders and as a result his collar bone was broken and a deep gash cut in his head. Mr. Wilson's age makes his accident a very serious one and his recovery is a question. He is 76 years old and a veteran of the civil war. A — Death of John H, Frank, John H. Frank, a highly esteemed and respected citizen of Millheim, died last Saturday morning after a short ill- ness from asthma and an affection of the heart, at the age of nearly sixty- four years. He had been seriously ill but a short time, but for many years was a sufferer from asthma, Mr. Frank was a native or Halues township, and was married to Miss Sarah Stover, who survives him. The funeral took place on Monday morning from his late res idence, and was largely attended. Io- terment was made in the Millhein cemetery. Repablican Primaries, County Chairman Reeder has Issued call for holding the Republican prima- ries in the county on next Saturday evening. The convention will be held at Bellefonte next Tuesday, in the court house, at eleven o'clock. A Prominent Farmer Dead. Peter Bush, one of the most promi- nent farmers residing in Union town ship, died on Monday evening. He was aged over 77 years, and ls survive ed by a wife and three children. Distemper Among Horses. An epidemic of Slatetnper haa pond gids Bien From Tyrone: Toner Hastings, a {young man of Homer's Notch, nar { rowly escaped lynching at Tyrone on | Friday night, where officers had taken him after an assault ou 11-year-old Lot- tie Burket, of Glenhope. He dragged her into a clump of bushes and there { assaulted her. As soon as she was re- leased the child ran home and inform. led her grandmother, who telephoned Three mounted officers chased the itured. At Tyrone station an angry | crowd of 300 persons collected, and | threats of lynching were made. The prisoner was placed aboard a train, | however, before any outbreak occurred {and taken to jail. The child is ins | critical condition. apts Bad Outlook for Wheat, From our own observation of the what we gather from farmers, Lhe pros pect for even half a wheat crop in Cen- tre county, is a slim one. The begin. ning of winter was slightly unfavors- ble to the fields, and up to the holidays an average crop was not in anticipa tion. Since the holidays the fields had scarce any snow protection, and severe freezes were frequent up to this time, and bere is where the greater in- jury resulted. A number of farmers have informed us the wheat in some fields is entirely killed, while in many fields there will not be enough to pay for harvesting. In such fields replow- ing and sowing with barley, or some other summer crop is intended. An occasional wheat field is found in fair condition. During last fall the fly did harm to the wheat in some localities. AP ——————— Marriage Licenses, The following marriage licenses were issued during the past week: Joseph A, Stover and Julia A. Keat- ley, of Fleming. Moses A. Behrer, of SBlormstown, and Nellie H. Hartsock, of Mattern. ville. Wm. A. Hoy and Emeline Harrison, of State College. George W. Williams and Lizzie Pat- tersoun, of Clearfield county. Franklin L. Jacobs, of Curtin town- ship, and Katie E. Packer, of Yarnell. R. D. Killian, of White Deer, Union county, and Susie E. Stiffler, of Cen- tre Hall Leander Green, of Bellefonte, and Mary Shanklin, of Wilkesbarre. ————— A A A AABN A Small Fire, Wednesday morning a disastrous fire was narrowly averted in the large business block in which is located the dry goods store of Katz & Co., Belle fonte. A lot of cotton was ignited by a boy tramping on a matoh. The blaze quickly spread, but was soon put under control. The loss was aboul $500, : A Deer in Town, A lirgu dos Vii loi Filipe ous morgan week bt ped through LATE NEWS CONDENSED, A strike of the coal miners of the agreed npon, | the entire west. The Boers, up to date, are giving the | British black eyes from behind their | a walk-over to espture Pretoria, i a candidate for President, not laying down soy platform. This will make some stir, An attempt was made to assassinate the Prince of Wales yesterday in Brus. sels. Two shots were fired at him, by a boy 16 years of age, who was arrest- ed. The Prince was not hurt, Yesterday again the Quay case got a | back set alter an angry tilt between ithe two factions in the senate, ending with a gloomy outlook for the Btone certificate, In Pittsburg, Monday morning, 20,-| { 000 miners went on a strike, objecting | [to the new wage scale. And a big] strike was begun in New York. La- | borers east and west are threatening to strike. | Queen Victoria on Monday started on | ber trip to Ireland, the journey by train, to be made wholly at night, un- der extraordinary precautions, accom- | panied by many royal perscnages and | attendants, The Kansas City Democratic con- { vention hall was destroyed by fire yes |terday. Publie school building and { other buildings were destroyed. Fire started about the boilers. A new build- ing will be erected in time for the con- vention, The Democratic state convention is in session at Harrisburg. It will en- dorse Bryan, and platform denounces trusts, the wrong against Porto Rico, imperialism and favors bimittalism. Colonel Spangler of this county is se lected as a delegate to the national convention, An effort will be made to-day to reject the Philadelphia dele- gates because the element that choos | es them has been found to be simply Quay Democrats. Put 'em out ! enti ome Local Dots. Very fine today, only a little cool. Rob Btover and Cal Eby of near Woodward are attending the Lebanon business college. The horse bought by Clayton Bower at the Millhelm horse sale died of lung | fever. See Dauberman & Krumbine's furni- ture sd. The many friends of Joseph Gilli- Jand, who had his hand cut off in the bending works at New Bloomfield, will be pleased to learn of his recov- ery from the injury. Joe ia able to be out again, as he writes A — Millinery Display. Mra. Lucy Heoney is in Eastern cities this week purchasing her Spring and Bummer stock. She will have on hand all the latest shapes in hats and bonnets, also a new line of ribbons and flowers. Her stock of trimmed goods will arrive the first of the week. The opening takes place Friday and Satur- day, the 13th and 14th of April. All the ladies are invited on those days to see her fine line of goods. Prices low and material the best, Wailting for Open Weather. The farmers in this valley are wait- ing for this wintry weather to blow over that they may begin their spring work of planting and sowing. Fora few days at a time the weather gives promise of beiug fair and then comes a two or three inch snow storm to head it off. Our prophets say we shall have snow squalls and cold blasts until aft- er Easter. abn MI MAAR Arm Hart, Thomas Taylor, son of John J. Tay- lor, had an arm injured last week at Colyer's stave factory, Tom was handling a stave saw and got too close to the machine, The saw struck his arm near the elbow and gave him a se vere gash. It was only a slight injary yet a painful one. Remarkable Care of Rheumat lam. Kenna, Jackson Co, W. Va. About three years ago my wife had an attack of rheumatism which con- fined her to her bed for over a month and rendered her unable to walk a step without assistance, her limbs be- ing swollen to double their normal |® size. Mr. 8, Maddox insisted on my using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. I a fifty-cent bottle and used it according to the directions and the next morning she walked to breakfast without assistance in any manner, and she has not had a siinilar attack since. Cullings of More than Ordinary Interest from Everywhere. Domestic Economy, “We've nothing left to eat ; If things go on in this queer way, We can’t make both ends meet.’ | His wife replied in words discreet, “Oh, we'll not be badly fed ; If you can make but one end meat, I'll make the other bread.’ The Sare Signo, O let the robin sit On the picket fence and sing ! O let the jaybird flit, 1.et the lark be on the wing Still the shirt-waist is the thing That's the surest sign of spring. Shape not your actions Mean and small, Better you hadn't lived at all, Ever strive to do your duty, And gain a crown ~f holy beauty. Our physicians state there a great deal of sickness, is not Alfred Durst’s coming adds good citizen to our town. another Pennhall has energy and snap suffie- ient to get up a brass band. Meyer & Musser have full swing now in the former Wolf store stand. All will #0 excellent a citi- zen as Will Spangler to our town. D. M. McCool is the Mrs. Ross’ farm at weloome new tenant on Farmers Mills Murs. Catherine Houseman, of Penn- hall, is improving from her late illness, Commissioner Heckman has bought & house in Bellefonte in it. and will move Bales are all over and the flittings have all flitted, leaving the highways their usual quiet. W. P. Dorman, of Huablersburg, has bought the Freed store in Biglerville, and taken possession. The Traction railway from Lock Ha- Given, of Columbia, for $34,700 Alfred R. Lee, the new merchant at Centre Hill, has been appointed post- master, vice Jas. B. Birohun resigoed. The Kishacoquillas be extended railroad is to into Stone valley, and We learn of the death of Ralph Hor- ner, son of Ellis Horner, of Oakhall, day. Mrs. Hemphill, of this place, has been seriously ill at the home of rela- tives in Philadelphia, whom she has been visiting for several months. L. G. Barris, of Centrehill, this week becomes tenant on Mis Flora Bairfool's farm, near this town, and her late ten- aut, Mr. Fye, has moved on the Krape farm near Farmers Mills. Yesterday morning we had one more snow fall of about three inches, but the snow was soon dissipated by spring sun, and about two inches more mud was the benefit directly derived. General Joubert’s picture, in the Philadelphia Times of March 29, is a good likeness of Esq. J. 8. Houseman, of Tusseyville. It isn’t a bad thing for our friend to look like one of the greatest of generals. Chas. P. Long announces himself as a candidate for delegate to the Repub- lican state convention. Charley is de- serving all he asks from his party, having been a hewer of wood and car- rier of water for it many years, Mrs. Alfred Hosterman, of Centre Hill, who has been quite ill, has im- proved some, though not able to be about. Mr. A. 8. Kerlin is still con- fined to his room; hope a balmy spring may bring him new strength. Be an actual help in the general good of your town and vicinity ; avoid the croaker ; least of all be a croaker and a stand-in-the-way, such sooner or la- ter fall into disfavor. Strive to attain to the useful and good.—Peter Cooper. The scholars are undergoing their examinations for promotion this week, and they are all on the anxious bench until the results are known. The schools close tomorrow, Friday, have ing completed the seven months term, the minimum allowed by law. Samuel Kreamer, our genial and wN\ commodating merchant, had a cute little experience on Tuesday evening, which caused him to cut a couple pig econ wings in the liveliest manner. Sam went to the coal house to bring in » bucketful of that article, As he step- ped into the shed he surprised a couple of rats holding a conference. Of course there was a stampede of rodents. All got away safely but one, and that one dived up Sam's pant leg. Ham went up injthe air at the first contact ly | io Ha Fat tls bf J. HK.
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