Thieving Star Ronto Bobbfrlfi. From th. Phlliul.lpbUk Tim™. There seems to be considerable ex citement in the minda of some of the Western Congressmen now arriving at Washington about the Star route re ductions. These reductions have af fected many of the districts in the West. There will be a great clamor from the remote sections of the country for the restoration of some if not ail the service that has been cut off. This agitation will he assisted as much as possible by those who lor years have been making use of these Star routes to rob the puolio Treasury. The more Congressmen clamor for a restoration ol the opportunities lor plunder the more the thieves will applaud ; it so far serves to divert the attention of the public from thieves to the Congressmen. Clam oring for a restoration of that gigantic swindle, however, is something that no Congressman with reputation can af ford. Public opinion has been very freely given on this subject and the condemnation is unanimous. It will be lh ruin of any man who undertakes to say that Posimaster Gen eral James has not done just what should have been done in culling oil this extraordinary expense and defeat ing further opportunities for enormous robberies. The cutting down has been done with the greatest care and after the fullest examination, under the pel sonal direction of Mr. James. It was not done in any haphazaid way nor with the view solely to saving money, but it was done because the service was not needed and was kept up for the benefit of a ring who were plundering the Treasury. No member can afford to ask for a re turn to that sort of thing, and in view of thoroughly well known public senti ment on this point it will be a good thing for any one who contemplates the agitation to reflect before he gets his foot in it. The fate of a Democrat ic Congress, which a year and a half ago was persuaded by Brady into voting his extraordinary demand of several mil lions to cover a deficiency in tbe Mar route service, ought to be a warning. Not so much was then known of these robberies as has since been learned. There was not then that universal con demnatton of the system that baa since developed. Western Congressmen will find tbey cannot take into Congress the notions of the Star route service which tbey may bring from districts where these frauds have attained high development. No parly can now afford to get on the wrong side of this question. That means the certain and speedy condem nation by the country. Secretary Lincoln's Report. appbovmo Tits xecohmexoatioxs or bis SVBOEDtNATES—TUX EXPENSES OF THE TEAR. WASHINGTON, December 2.— Secretary of War Lincoln to-day submitted his annual report. It is chiefly devoted to the consideration and approval of the important recommendations contained in the annual reports of his subordi nates. He indorses General Sherman's ■uggeelion that tbe army be increased to 30,000 men and General Wright'a advice to put our coasts in an efficient condition of defense. He calls the at tention of Congress to the need of leg islation to prevent intrusion u|>on In dian lands, especially from Kansas into the Indian Territory. The Secretary disapproves raising the standard of ad mission to the Military Academy, but approves extending the course so aa to cover five years. The actual expenditures under tbe War Department for the fiscal year were $42,122,201. The appropriations for 1882 were $44,889,725. and the esti mates for 1883 call for $44 541.276. The estimates presented to the ."Secretary for revision included for arm tment of for tiAcalinna $720,000; fortifications and other works of defense, $4 186 500; im proving rivers snd harbors, $29,101,300: improving Mississippi river, by comma •ion, $4 323,000; public buildings and grounds in and near Washington, $749,- 000; surveys of lakes, $20,000; total, $39,099,800. A Real Romance. THI BEIESSS OF SIX MILLION** SBC EXT BAR* HAM. Old Point Comfoet, Dec. I.—A ro mance has just come to light here, in regard to the marriage of Miss Fargo, the heiress of six millions, made by her father in Wells and Fargo'a express. She became engaged during the past summer to Lieut. H. G. Houires, of the Army, statiooed at Fort Monroe. Her mother opposed tbe match, but the young iady having a spirit of her own, determined to circumvent parental op position, so on the 1 Ith of last October, •he and Lieut. Squire* went for a walk to the Hygeia Hotel, at Hampton. On reaching Hampton tbrfy went to tbe house of tbe Rev. Mr. Oravstt, and an nounced their intention of being mar ried then and there, Mr. Gravatl made no objection to tying tbe knot, but owing to the serious illness of bis wife the party adjourned to the house of a neighbor, Mr. Heffelfinger, where tbe eeremony was performed. Mr. and Mrs.' Squires then returned to Old Point. Nobody suspected tbey were married, as the clergyman and witnesses had been bound over to secrecy. Towards tbe last of October, Mis* Fargo, as she was still called, left with her mother for tbeir home in Buffalo, and a few days afterwards Mr. .Squires followed her anJ claimed bis wife. Locking the stable door was no use then, so Mr. and Mrs. Squires returned to Fort Monroe, and tbe marriage was publish ed as having taken place on the Utb of October. So welt bad they kept tbeir aecret tbat not tbe least suspicion was ' awakened in regard to tbe true state of tha case, and the announcement was a thunderclap to tbeir most intimate friends. WOMSN tbat bave been pronounced incu able by the best physicians in the country, have been completely cured of female weakneaa by the use of Lydia £. Pinkham'a Vegetable Compound. Send to Mrs. Lydia K. Finkbam, 233 Western Avenue, Lyon, Mass., for pamphlets. Foa constipation and pUea take Man sUß*' VALENTINES .P CO.'S STORES, A Hey tuny Street, Itellefonte, Pa. FEW GOODS. A FULL STOCK IN ALL CLASSES OF OOODS. DRY GOODS and GROCERIES, HATS and CAPS, BOOTS and SHOES. Wo have a nice assortment of -Li A. ID I IBS' DBBSS GOODS, including a line of BLACK CASHMERES, to which wo invito special attention. WAPNEJVS FLEXIBLE HIP and DR. ST HONG'S CORSETS in colors or while, all sir.e; tbo two best corsets made. SHAWLS, SKIRTS and COATS, and a beautiful lino of LA DIES'-and CHILDREN'S LACE COLLARS and TIES. Tho handsomest line of SILK nnd LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS t-> he found anywhere; beautiful SILK MUFFLERS, SWISS EMBROIDERY and TRIMMING LACKS. STAPLE GOODS Of all kinds In abundance. MUSLINS. CAN-TONS, SHIRTINGS, nicest styles of PRINTS, FLANNELS, etc., etc. MEN'S, WOMEN'S and CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR. LOTS OF TRUNKS AND SATCHELS AT ANY PRICK. CARPETS! CARPETS! Cotton Chain, Ingrains and tatter grades in pretty pattern*. HAG CAKPhTS at various pricet; tho cheapest are good, but there in none better than tho beat. OILCLOTHS! OILCLOTHS! 4-4, 5-4, 6-4 and 8-4 OI LCLOTHS In diff-r.-nt grade*. About fifteen styles of TABLE OILCLOTHS. MEN'S and BOY'S CLOTHING. OVERCOATS and FULL SUITS. Tho bet way in to come and ee them. Tbey can't be beat for quality and price. Rubber Goods ! Rubber Goods ! BOOTS and SHOES; ANY QUANTITY OF THEM AT ALL PRICES. -THE GROCERY DEPARTMENT IS FULL OF CHOICE GOODS—at fair price* for GOOD GOODS —The finest OLD QOVEItSMENT JA VA COF FEE, our customers cay the beet they ever drank. Finest TEAS and good ones at low prices. TRY THE CALIFORNIA CANNED GOODS—peaches, Cher ries. Plum*, Pears, Apricots, Peas, Ac. If there is anything finer use don't know it. HAVE YOU USED ANY OF HICK INS SOUPS t-Make Soup in fifteen minutes, any kind you have a mind for. THURBER'S DEEP SEA MACKEREL, are a* delicious and tender as Spring Chicken. BLOATER MACKEREL, there is nothing finer in the market. TRY McCANN'S IRISH OATMEAL and you t rill not use any other. The nicest way to buy it is iu 14lb. cans, but we sell it in any quantity. LEGGET'S WHEAT and OUT FLAKES make a palatakle dish in a short time. PICKLES of all kinds—CROSSE A- BLACK WELLS EM ' PIRE and other kinds. COME AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE, and if you want anything we don't have, it will be gotten, if practicable, very soon. HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR COUNTRY PRODUCE. VALENTINES & CO.'S STORE, HUMES' BLOCK, ALLEGHENY STREET, BELLEFONTE, PA. LEATHER Ask for Genesee Sole Leather if you want the best. CnlfSkins, Kip*, Morocco*, Lining*, Last* Thread, Nails, Pegs. Wax, Bristle* and all kind* of Shoe Findings "ti hand. We alaomske to order GENTS' BOOTS, SHOES and GA ITERS from the best of FRENCH LEATHER. Leave your orders and a perfect fit guaranteed. E. 6c SOUST. 8, A. LOER, General Merchants, Alley heap-St,, Itellefonte, Pa. MOTHERS, WE ARE NOW READY FOR YOUR BOYS. OUR SPRING AND SUMMER, SCHOOL, PLAY, —AND- , DRESS SUITS, ARE NOW ALL IN. TEE LARGEST ASSORTMENT EVER EXHIBITED. EXTRA PATCHES IN EACH SUIT; SILK HANDKERCHIEFS IN EACH COAT -OF THE CELEBRATED— STEIN, ABLER & CO.'S MAKE, of Rochester, WHOSE REPUTATION IN THIS LINE STANDS FIRST IN THE UNITED STATES. To be had ONLY at the Popular Establishment —OF— Sir A Inm ' ALLEGHENY STREET, •6£ Al LUJLJD, BELLXrONTE, PA, FINE CLOTHIERS —AJfD— DEALEKS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE. SKCIILKIt it CO., Grarers, Hush House Work, JBetlefonte, I'a. NEW GOODS FOR THE Fall & Winter Trade. We have endeavored to get the very best of every thing In our line, and now have some really choice goods. Fine Cream Cheese, Extra Large French Prunes, Select Oysters, Sweet Potatoes, Large Ripe Cranberries, Prunelles, Imperial Figs, Bright New Lemons, Florida Oranges, Princess Paper-Shell Almonds, Evaporated Dried Peaches, A FULL LINE OF CHOICE CANNED FRUITS. Preserved PEARS, PEACHES, CITRON,PLUMS, PRUNELLES. PLAIN CANDIES, FINE CONFECTIONERY, —AND— GOODIES of all Sorts and Kinds. tW We invite the people of Centre County to call and inspect our NICE GOODS, which cannot fail to pleawc. n-u * S H iOlEJ XjJb±j_b6 Sc CO. - - - Philadelphia liranrh ('lolhitif/ lloune, Bellrfotite, Pa. FOB B^K,C3-A.X3SrS I* CLOTHING —and — GENTS' FURNISII|NG GOODS, / CALL AT THE >* PHILADELPHIA BRANCH, BELLEFOKTE, PA. Itu*I HTM Card*. ITARNESS MANUFACTORY 1A la llartaaa'. Ha* Blnr k. •RU.RmXTR. PA. l-1j F| P. BLAIR, • JRWRMCR. w**raa, nww. naiuf, AO All vnrt mil; nrniM. Oa All**hir n< ond*r Hi ktrlx.fl ll 'ow 4-W DEALERS IN PURR DRUGS ONLY. 311 ZELLERABON, ]| s*l# liRlOOtflTA. 3 ' Pa A. Hrockrrtiaßßm. £ W AH MM lUKhnl Patrol MMMm ' Pro- a Z *lptina and Panril; Rartpra acrnntal, „ 8 1 prrparrd. Tlnn ■. HhnMh Brana, *.. k. ! 3 H ~ II r OUIB DOLL, JLd PAfMItoXABI.R BOOT A PttORMAKRR, Brarkrrhod Moo, Alla|W)T llwt, 1-ty BUrfonl*. I*a. A mm, Pmat. ■ *. a*kktt. Oa.h r. CURST NATIONAL BANK OF r BRIAirOXTK, AlhflMi; luwl MMM*. Pa. Of pENTRE COUNTY BANKINti V COMPART. Roeal*. Brfmtta And Allow tntaml. Marram Rataai hj ar.cv my tntta BAUGH'S TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR PHOSPHATE, FHn moo r Tn .r MOO huk BAUGH'S ECONOMICAL FERTILIZER for POTATOES, CwrtMitat A to • rn wl ** Hbh g< r mt PrlM, *30.00 Par Tan of SOOO PwA A 1,1. OOODS SOLD OS* OUARAHTSKD ANALYSIS.' ||| | DwripUt* drrvlttr* Sent Fret upon appliratit. BAUGH A SONS, 30 South Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia. Tot mk J, E. UiHG, Fleauflgton, Pa, Agent for Glisten wsd Centre Counties l>ry Goods ami Groceries. JJARPEIt BROTHERS, * RPBISO FTHEET, BELLEFOXTB. PA. lIATB their counters and sbelaes filled with NEW GOODS, fBANKRUPT KATKi Purchased at J BAN K RUPT RATES I BANKRUPT RATER WHICH TIIKV ORI'KB AT BOTTOM PRICES, BOTTOM PRICES, BOTTOM PRICES. COXSWTIXO or Dry tiood*, Millinery Goods, Clothing, Fancy Goods, Notions, Ac. BOOTS and SHOES BOOTS and SHOES at Terr low erica* BOOTS and SHOES HATS and CAPi Latest style* of HATS and CAPS HATS and CAPS Carpet Bags, Cm tire]las, Parasols, Ladies' Cloaks, Carpeting, Groceries, Queensware, Ac. PoaprtSo, ,T.rj U,m* lh*t caa tx fcaaS la a lr1 waaaa lIAHI'ER BROTHERS, (PBIKO ATBKKT. - . BEU.EPOVTR, PA. OOOTTBT PBonrCß takes la OTWUT at Ik, 1 lilrkMi n,rkH pftra I—II CJ79 * WEBB, tu a dat *r. b'> a*llT ailr '■' •*. A<4SRA TUB A . a* aall a* tv* mm wal InnthijaMli M neawal an at* aria* I* ihl* Fir.. OaM Iloirt. ko ikn a 111 a* hum* ccmfurt at nwrailip tale* Lilxta, ndatli* to JartMM* aeA nttwa* attoaASaa Own- W, A TKLL.Uk pne'r.