VOL. LXXI1II. EXTRA SESSION Of Congress Posse, M'Kinley at Sea AND DOES NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO, The Government Talks of Baying Two Is. lands Not in the Spanish Deal, [Special Corresponden from Washington.) For the first time prominent officials arc willing to admit the probability of an extra session of Congress having to be called to deal with the Chinese situation. With all his assumptions of imperial authority, Mr. McKinley will not dare to declare war, and a dec- laration of war upon China by the oth- er powers whose citizens have been killed may be expected any day. It] has been hinted that Mr, McKinley would withdraw American troops if the other powers declare war against China and let the foreigners do all the fighting. ‘Che fact that an officer of the Cuban | Military Government—Masj. E. T. Ladd, Treasurer—should have given out an interview in Washington, against the withdrawal of the U.S, troops with the usual rot about the “‘better classes’ being in favor of per- manent American control of the land, strengthens the suspicion that the announced withdrawal of the U. 8. from Cuba, was made for effect in | the political campaign in this country rather than with the iotention of being carried out in good faith, It is not conceivable that a subordinate army officer would have allowed him- self to be publicly quoted, as Maj. Ladd has done, if he had not known that his sentiments were those held by his official superiors. The tendency of this administration to follow the imperialistic policy of government without Congressional su- thority, was again emphasized by the announcement cabled from Madrid— getting news of what our government is doing from foreign capitals, pleasing to the average American, though it has become quite prominent under the McKinley regime, —that this government had oflered Spain $100,000 for the two islands of the Phil- jppine group which were not covered by the boundary line named in the treaty of peace with Spain. It is the theory of this government that the Executive branch ean pay out no money that has not been specifically appropriated by Congress for a partic- ular purpose, but that theory has been departed from several times under the present administration, beginning with the lump sum of $5,000,000 placed | at Mr. McKinley's disposal to prepare for the war with Spain. That depart- ure was justifiable under the circum- stances and was authorized by the unanimous vote of Congress, but there have been other departures which were neither justifiable nor authorized, and this offer to purchase more islands js one of them. It was known last winter that Spain bad laid claim to those two islands, but instead of refer- ring the matter to Congress, the ad- ministration announced that Spain hed been notified that its claim would not be recognized. That was supposed to have ended the matter, until the Spanish government informed the world that this government had ofler- ed to pay $100,000 for the islands. If Congress was not Republican in both branches and thoroughly dominated by the imperial administration, it would call down this unconstitutional usurpation of authority, and demand to know from what fund this $100,000 is to be taken, Thereisan Emergency fund at the disposal of the administra- tion, but it is certain that those who voted to appropriate it pever contem- plated the use of any portion of it for the purchase of islands, Ifthis repub- lic is to be preserved as established, a government must be put in power that will follow the precepts laid down by the constitution, which the Democrat. fe platform pledges Bryan and Steven- gon to do. Benator Vest was right when he declared that the great issue of this campaign was republic or em- pire, with the Democratic party stand- ing for the republic and the Republi can party standing for the empire, *‘One of the results of Hanna's sur- vey of the situation,” said one Repub lican to another, ‘‘has been an urgent request from him to the trust magnates and other large employers of labor who are under obligations to him for legis- lative favors, to keep down labor troub- les and to prevent strikes at any cost, until after the election.” ‘I he war tax- es are still piling money up in the Treasury, The annual report of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, shows receipts for the fiscal year end- ing June 30, to have been §205,316,107, an increase over the previous year of $21.831,684. More than $100,000,000 ought to be in the pockets of those who paid it into the treasury. is- not al- is North Carolina holds its general elec TYAN CEN AAA EVAPORATING PLANT AT CcOBURNY Will Give nn Market at Falr Prices for Apples That Were Wasted, D. A. Boozer, B. D. Brisbin and WW. B, Mingle will erect an evapo- rating plant at Coburn, east of the station, which will be ready for oper. ation for the coming crop. Wm, Philips, of Clyde, N. Y., will assist in looking after the details of the con- struction of the plant, and will contin- ue in the employ of the above firm during the evaporating season. He will be located at the Centre Hall plant. Mr. Philips is an experienced man in the business. This plant at Coburn will give a market for a large quantity of apples that heretofore went to waste in that sectior, tnd make a better market for apples of sll grades. Messrs. nse tp ly Latest from Ch ina, A message from the American repre- sentation at Pekin, says all are well and safe, It is believed that the allied forces are engaged in making an advance on Pekin. The president will insist upon free communication with Minister Conger. Admiral Seymour has been invited to take command of Shanghai by the for in. nly be Reporter tenders thanks to the brother editors who kindly noticed the sale of the Reporter to the present own- er; also for the many personal compli- ments. To reprint them would make columns, and possibly make the writer feel his oats sufficiently to induce him to go into the grain busi- ness for which desire, Thanks. cn defences i.8, Thanks to Brothers. speculation he has no A pony LINDEN HALL. Messrs. H. C. and J. C. of Pitcairn, spent a few days of last week at their old home east of town. They report everything booming in that fast growing town. James Markle, of Pennsylvania Fur- nace, spent several days with his many friends here. The District Sunday school conven Geltig, tion was held in the United Evangel ical church at this place on the 19th. Mrs. H. Ross and her guest, Mrs. Musser, spent Saturday last at Tussey- ville. Mrs. A. V. Kline, of State College, was Lhe guest of the Misses Gettig. Mrs. Curt Musser and children, of Altoona, spent the past week with Mr." and Mrs. Hale Ross, David Soyder and wife spent Sun- day last with friends in Centre Hall. Mrs. Helen Joden, of Bellefonte, was the guest of her friend, Miss Day irooks east of town, last week. Mrs. Adam Rote is among the sick. Hope for her a speedy recovery. Lizzie and Valerie spent Monday last with Centre Hall and report Misses Gettig friends in a pleasant time, The United Evangelicals of this place will hold a festival August 11th. Proceeds for the benefit of the church. anise amesss— — Deaths in Other Counties Wife of J. F. GG. Long, Valley street, Lewistown, aged sixty-six years. Had been an invalid for five years. Vincent Rutherford, of Wayne town- ship Mifflin county, aged eighty years. Mrs. Elizabeth Middleswarth, of Newton Hamilton, almost fifty-six years of age. John W. Wilson, of Belleville, aged seventy-five years, Miss Mary Smith, by drowning at McVeytown, aged fourteen years, In West Buffalo township, Union county. Richard Clapp, aged thirty- three years, Mrs. William J. Baker, nee Nellie Baker, daughter of Joseph Baker, of Vira, Mifflin county, after a brief ill- ness, on July 18th. Her marriage had taken place about four months ago, and she was looking forward to build- ing up a home for herself and husband, She was wonderfully popular among the young people. She was buried in her bridal costume, SAA REDUCED RATES TO CHICAGO VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD, Account G. A. R, Encampment, On sccount of the Thirty-fourth An- nual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republie, to be held at Chicago, August 27-31, inclusive, the Pennay lva- nia Railroad Company will sell excur- sion tickets from points on its line to Chicago, at rate of siogle fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold on August 25, 28, and 27, good to return until August 31, inclusive; but by depositing ticket with joint agent at Chicago prior to noon of Beptember 2, and the payment of fifty cents, return limit may be ex- tended to September 30, inclusive, augl-st, AMA SA Old subscribers to the Reporter can pay one dollar any time prior to De- cember 1st and get the advantage of tion to-day, the reduced advance rate, T The People of Centre County Tarn to Celebrate Regardless of Halo, gram was fulfilled between and thousands of people watched the parade and were as contented as though the day were an ideal one to celebrate an event of such importance, Delle foute was beautifully decorated and every effort was made on the part of the business men aad all others to ac- commodate the visitors; which both time and money. The meetings were held in the Court House, instead of in the public square, while the big parade, which was to have taken place in the forenoon did not occur until 3 o'clock in the noon, when it was reviewed by eral Miles, Among the chief guests of honor were W. A. Patton, of Philadelphia ; Congressman J. K. P. after- (en and Judges John M, Bailey and Mar- tin Bell It was just 10 o'clock when the first meeting of the day was called to order by Colonel Wilbur F. Reeder, dent of the comruission. On the stand was a full score of promi- presi- centennial nent men. Colonel Reeder very brief ly told the story of the purpose of the meeting, after which Edmund Blan address of welcome. came the dedication of the plot ground for the Centre county soldiers’ and sailors’ monument and making the dedicatory address, Then General Miles was introduced and made a brief but well-pointed speech. At 3.50 o'clock came the military pa- rade. The pageant required almost an hour to pass the reviewing stand, on which were Miles and the other distinguished guests. The pa- rade was made up as follows: General Grand Parade Colonel J. L. Bpaungler, chief shal and staff, First division—Repasz Band, Fifth Regiment, N. G. P., Colonel Theodore urchfield ;: Twelfth Regiment, N. G. P., Msjor B. H. Updegrafl, Second division—Lemont Jand, Sheridan Troop, Tyrone, Captain C. 8. W. Jones. Third division—Coburn Band, Gen- mar G. A. R. Posts, Spanish-American war veterans, Veteran Soldiers’ Orphans. Fourth division—Pleasant Gap Band county and borough officials in riages. Fifth Bower, chief ganizations, Sixth division—Roland Band, James Schofield, chief of staf ; K. G. E. or- ganizations, Seventh division-State College Band, Car- Band, C. M. I. 0. 0. F. or division—Zion of stafl ; A. and Modern Woodmen tions, Eighth division Coleville Band, Dr. J. D. Geissinger, chief of stafl; Troop A. Provisional Cavalry, Com- mander J, Harris Hoy ; Troop B, Com- mander Thomas Beaver. Ninth division— Millheim Band, H. C. Quigley, chief of stafl'; Hope Fire Company, of Philipsburg; Hand-in- Hand Hose Company, of Lock Haven ; Logan Engine Company, of Bellefonte. Tenth division— Howard Band, P. H. Gherrity, chief of staff’; Bellefonte Band, Good Will Hose Company, of Lock Haven ; Alpha Fire Company, of State College ; Undine Fire Com- pany, of Bellefonte; Lewisburg Fire Campany, of Lewisburg. Immediately after the parade th second centennial meeting was held, organiza- sided, Addresses were made by Judge John G. Love, of Centre county, and Judge Martin Bell, of Blair ; and Gen- erals Wiley and Miller, At seven o'clock in the evening the thirteen visiting bands took turns in rendering concerts in the public square on the school house grounds and on High street bridge, and at 8.30 o'clock the days exdercises were closed, so far as the centennial program was con- fireworks from the school house com- mons, Later in the evening a grand mili tary ball was given in the armory un- der the auspices of Company B, N, G. P., for the entertainment of the visit- ing military and others, the town, cessful first day of the centennial, The Second Day. The second and last day of the Cen- spoil the pleasure of the crowd, the day being delightful all through. The programme was carried through in full without a bitch of any kind, not even a serious accident to mar the pleasure of the ocession. It required ull of the forenoon to get the various floats properly arranged for the big industiral parade at 11 o'clc ek. This parade was one of the main feat- ures of the day, being the greatest dis. play of the kind ever witnessed in this part of the State, There were over 200 was the parade that it was an hour and a half getting over a given point of ground. Colonel W, Fred Reynolds was chief marshal and was assisted by a small army of Centre coumty men, immense floats, and so long Some of | the most interesting features of the pa- rade were three large floats represent. ing the public schools of Centre county fifty years ngo and to-day ; two floats from the Pennsylvania State College, represent work of the experi nd also the students in ihe ment stuiion o the mec! nnieal arts building and the engines 1p department ; one immense wagon ro preenting a settler in Centre county 100 curs ago and a resident of to-day. The parade was made up of eight divisions. | Atone o'clock in the { last public meetin afternoon the the program i was held in the public school grounds, or = On | Colonel James P. Coburn presided and the general history of | the county from its organization up to i the Other were made by John Hamilton, Secretary of Agriculture ; W. E. Gray, ex Burgess of Bellefonte : Ellis L.. Orvis, Leonard | Rhone, Fredrick Kurtz and Dale, After the meeting, | spoke briefly of present. addresses Clement the big crowds | went to the new grounds of the Centre County Driving Park Association to Wednesday on sccount of rain. track was iu In the evening the centennial wes { brought to a cle with band jand a bri nt display of fireworks, | "J lies From Centre Hall, “Sige Centre Hall and vicinity came in for | a fair portion of articles that have a ! history. Among these were observed ri concerls |a balance und weight seale, owned by | Capt George M. Boal, made by Mister { Jacob Unter : Helm Schiascger. A cane owned by Miss Roxanna Brisbin down for five generations is well preserved, | A German Bible, handed down by the Jacob K. Stam family, well preserved owned by Mrs. M. (ire venberg, Cologne, handed but quite old, is | Derstine. | An abstract of Colonel Herrles' in- | structions for volunteer corps of caval | ry, published in 1511, Mrs. John Q. A. Kennedy owner, Three of the oldest books in the col published | in Loudon and brought here by the an- | lection are religious works cestors of th Stuarts of Boalsburg. One was published 255 and one 224 years ago. From the contents of the third its publication must have been during the early part of the 16th century. -_ The initial meeting of the Bellefonte Driving Association held last Thurs day and Friday was successful in every way. The track although a new one and soaked by the heavy rain on Wed- nesday, proved to be fast and is pro nounced by horsemen to be one of the best in the state. All of the races were very interesting and closely contested. They were conducted with fairness and in a gentlemanly manner, with- out any rowdyism or jockeying that some! imes accompanies horse racing. About forty horses, representing Du- Bois, Lewistown, Williamsport, Al- toona and other towns in the state took part in the different races. On Thursday in the 2:50 class the race was won by “Cedar Hill” owned by W, A, Me Nitt, of Reedsville—time 2:34. In the “MeChestney,”” owned by C. M. McFarlane of Altoona, won— time 2:27] The half-mile running race was won by “Hope,” owned by L. D. Matthews, of McKeesport—time 534k. On Friday the races were faster and the fast time of 2:17] was made as the track record. The first race, the three minute class was won by “Leah” owned by F. P. Beamer, of Clearfield, in the fast time of 2:27}. In the 237 class “Ell Wyn,” owned by H. P, Reed, of Williamsport, won three straight heats—time 2:82). The half-mile ranning race was again won by “Hoepe''—time 52 seconds. The las and most exciting race was the free for-all. 11.» was won by the famous horse “Dick W’' owned by H. M, Car- ilsle, of Duliois, in three straight beats ~time 2:17 5 4, po Centennial Notes, -: Centre i1all and vicinity furnished four hundred and fifty-eight people for the centennial that went by train, be sides those who drove by carriage, From Coburn to Lemont thirteen hun- dred tickets were sold. That speaks well for Penns valley and shows that they are willing to go to Bellefonte if that town can furnish amusement. “Link” Musser's enterprise was The Race Course, Yi ¥N * 8 ou aie) Clues 1900, shown in the number of farm imple- ments he marshalled in the industrial parade. The Deering people have the right man to represent them in this county. IT Bellefonte girls were to visit Mur- ray's soda fountain and pay ten cents(!) for ice cream soda, they would doubt. less be surprised to have the clerk run to the door to see a passing conveyance while in the act of drawing the soda, yet this actually occurred in of lellefonte’s crack drug stores. Curios- ity had to be satisfied, customers or not, It is surprising how many there are who CO prom ise conscience enough to git on the sides and view the races, who not think of reaching into pocket and abstract a coin. one people their hill would an another's It is not difficult for some persons to split hairs. State College, Mrs. Bamuel E Baisor, of Johnson. burg, Pa., was in town a few days last to her mother, Mrs. Martha Edmiston.—Mr. and Mrs. B H. Beaver spent Bunday very pleas antly at Commissioner A. V. Miller's, at Pleasant Gap. —Miss Lottie Harp- ster Is visiting at George Potters.— Miss Harton, who was the guest of Miss Anns Hamilton, has returned to her home in New York.—Mrs. Gray was entertained last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grant Hoover, in Jellefoute,—Miss Hattie Martz is just bome from a pleasant visit with friends in Kipple, Pa.—Mr. Armstrong Jacobs was in town on Monday on his way to Washingtonville, Pa., to visit his daughter, Mrs. Wesley BSauers.—Miss Mary Denniston, is visiting friends in -Miss visiting week on a visit Worcester, Mass, Gertrude Moore who had been at the Shivery home for some time, relurned to Curwensville Baturday.—Mrs. Re- becca P. Belstle, of Bwarthmore, Pa. >. P. Beistle, lan. —The Burns, the limes, is quite sick, and the family are much worried over her condition. ~-Mre. R. D. Morgan, of Wilkesbarre, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John L Robinson.—Mre. John Hamilton is visiting friends in Brighton, New York.—Albert Deal, of Pittsburg, who has just recovered from a siege of fever, is rusticating at the home of John L Holmes. —The many friends of the venerable Henry Hartswick will re grel to learn that at present writing he is very poorly.—Miss Emma Holmes is visitlog her sister, Mrs. Albert Deal, at P.ttsburg.—Dr. Frank J. Pond left on Thursday for Wildwood, N. J., for a well earned vacation.—Mrs. Julia Musser, of Pine Grove "Mills, and her grand-daughter Miss Musser, of Ili. were entertained over Sunday at the home of Mrs. John W. Stuart. —C. L. Croyle and wife are just home from the sea shore, where they were for some time, Instructor Frank F. Thompson, who had been in town for some time look- ing after some work in the Department of Electrical Eugioeering, left on Fri- day for a short trip to Niagara Falls. Nathanial W. Buckhout has accept- ed a position as chemist at the Foster Laboratory at Shefiield, Alabama. He left to assume the duties of his new po- sition Monday. The many friends of Prof, Irving L. Foster will regret to hear that he is not much improved. It was expected that he would improve rapidly during vacation, as a rest and change of cli- mate was supposed to be what he most needed. Prof. J. F. Reeves, of the University of Washington, Seattle, was in town a couple days last week. Prof. Reeves was for many years Registrar of the College and his many friends were glad to see him. Millard Hartswick, the young son of farmer John Hartswick, who feil off the gunwall in his father’s barn a few days ago, was not hurt as badly as first supposed, and has fully recovered. Ralph W. E. Rhone, who has been sick with fever in the hospital at Pitts- burg, is much improved, although very weak. John Foster took the Monday morn- ing train for Sheffield, Ala., to resume work in his chemical laboratory, so sadly interrupted by the terrible acci- dent and death of his brother James. Miss Margaret J. Stuart left Thurs day morning for Paradise, near Tur- botville, on a visit to her friend Miss Montgomery. is visiting her son, Mr. ( at the daughter University of Editor baby of The Centre county fair will be held October 16th to 10th. Judging from the racing on that track last week, the fair will only need favorable weather to furnish sport for those who have a liking to witness ‘he exhibition of what a well-bred and well trained horse ean do. The soothing and healing properties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt and perma- nent cures, have made it a great favor- ite with the people everywhere, For sale by J. H. Ross, Linden Hall; 8. M. Swartz, Tusseyville; F. A. Carson, Pot- ters Mills; J. F. Smith, Centre Hall. NO. 30. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST FROM ALL PARTS. When You are Gone, The sun will rise and set the same, Men will work and strive for fame, Forgotten soon will be your name When you are gone Flowers will bloom in the spring, And slivery wood notes loudly ring, As feathered warblers sweetly slug, When you are gone. Friends will grieve above your bier, And on your grave will drop a lear, You'll be forgotten iu a year When you are gone Above Will pass the long years, one Ly one, You ever and anon Remorseless time sweep on and on, When you are gone And mil Gray age. glad youth and infancy Wii Hons yet will follow thee i juin you in elermnily When you are gone The cradle, coffin and the grave ill hold alike the king and slave, umbile and the brave, and you all will g give the other b A lear, & Lomb, an epitaph When you are gone, - Boston Pilot, Ar Ms ————— Miss Emma Graham is the guest Miss Roxanna Brisbin, of Mrs. J. M. Rearick is visiting at her old home in Snyder county. Hee the change in the advertisement of Wilbur Henney, blacksmith. The Mifflin county agricultural fair will be held this year on Beptember 4 to 7. John 8. Auman is making arrange ments to have his large flour mil! painted. Tailor I. W. Buck, of Millheim, made a business trip to Centre Hall Wednesday. Dr. Van over here ko Tries, of Bellefonte, wa oking after his farming in terests at Earlystown. George O. Benner puts his belief in advertising into practice by placing an ad in the Reporter. Read it. Mrs. Heckman, wife of commission- er Daniel Heckman, was the guest of friends in Centre Hall this week. Photographer W. W. Smith was a caller last Friday. He is doing excel- lent work and at reasonable rates. Old subscribers can pay one dollar any time before December 1st and get the benefit of the one rate. dollar advance J. C. Ripka, of Potters Mills, sper an hour in the Reporter office wateh ing the job presses running and view ing things generally. Next Sunday's Philadelphia Pres will furnish to each of its readers beautiful picture 20x28 inches entitle ‘The Maids of Fair Japan.” John Bnavely, the tinver and stov man, was in town Monday and repor ed his new house in progress and bus ness all right at Spring Mills. James Sandoe will gheny City next week and resumé railroading, having recovered from injuries received in an accident. return to Alled Read the advertisement of the live mercantile firm of Kreamer & Son in this issue of the Reporter. They know advertising pays from experience. J. O. Deininger claims that the sev- enteen year locust is not due until 1906, Mr. Deininger is all right on some oth- er calculations and may be in this. C. E. Bartges, the practical watch and clock repairer, is in town. All work guaranteed. Prices reasonable, Bring your work to T. C. Bartges’' res idence. J. A. Reesman received a shipment of fine roofing slate, some of which will be used on Alfred Durst’'s new house, | Tioner Reesman is up to date in his | line of work. 4 The Harlacher house owned by D. Hess, of Linden Hall, and occupied by | Al Krape is being reroofed. J. M. Al ters and David Harshberger are davies the mechanical work, Mrs. J. Emory Hoy with her interest. ing littledaughter Elizabeth, is spend- ing her annual outing with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Mingle." Mr. Hoy will join her later in the season. The ladies of the Presbyterian church of this place will hold a festival Satur day night on the parsonage lawn. Ice cream and cake will be served-—good in quality and plenty in quantity. Mary Harvey, four year old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harvey, of Milroy ventured across the boom on Sunday and fell in the dam. Her un- cle, Walter Russler, chanced to be walking down along the dam and saw her head as she came to the surface. He was in time to rescue her, C. A. Krape of the Emporium, has Just received a fresh invoice of early fall shoes. The new Saratogas and Mazourkas are high grade, very ish and at the low prices them- selves. Mr, Krape has a job line of mens’ shoes on his counters, that almost given away. Go early or will miss a bargain,