he Grutve Dewoovat, A Ap——— 4 THURSDAY, January 31, 1889, "Published every Thursday by the CENTRE DEMOCRAT PUB. Co." CHAS. R. KURTZ EDITOR LOCAL DEPARTMENT. ———— —A cold wave is predicted. =A circulating library was started at Centre Hall recently. =W. M. Cronister has resigned the postmastership at Port Matilda, Centre county. —The different sessions of court on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday were largely attended by the curious ones, ~Dr. Jacobs, of Centre Hall, who was on the sick list recently, has récov- ered sufficiently to be about and attépd- ed court on Wednesday. ~The trains coming into Bellef« on Wednesday and Thursday were packed and jammed full. Most of the people are attending court. —The Y. M. C. A. has moved its headquarters from the 2nd floor of Centre Co. bank building to the building vacated by Jared Harper's grocery, on A llegheny street. ~Mr. Henry Krumrine, of Spring Mills, who has been on the sick list for some time, is not improving any of late. A sore foot originally was the cause of the sickness. —Leander Green, a highly respected colored gentleman of Bellefonte, wishes us to anounce that he will be a candi. date for High Constable, at the jeomnig borough election. ~The new First National Bank build- ing was occupied Monday morning by the former firm. The stars and stripes were raised on the flag staff on the tower and have been floating there ever since, —The Williamsport Beef Company, agent's for Swifts Chicago dressed beef sold at wholesale during the week end- ing January 26, fifty-eight carcasses of beefs averaging in weight 564 pounds or in all 32,137 pounds at the average price of 6.22 cts per pounds. —Mr. Thomas Dale, of near Lemont, died very suddenly on Monday of this week. He was out in the smoke house, at his home attending to some work: when a paralytic stroke overcame him and his death followed immediately. He wasabout 65 years of age. ~In cutting up a cabbage for cold slaw a few days ago the daughter of Edi- tor Mortimer of the New Bloomfield Ad- vocate, found a snake had taken its winter quarters in the cabbage. The reptile was quite lively and was evidently much provoked at being disturbed. —The school directors of Mifflin coun- ty, held a convention on Thursday which was largely attended from every dis trict in that county. A resolution was passed requesting the senator and representative from that county to vote against the passage of House bill No. 15, commonly known as the flag bill. —There is hardly a respectable paper in the State that will openly advocate the whiskey side of the approaching con- test; althongh there are lots of them whose editors will write water with one hand and drink whiskey or beer with the other, hoping, and kindly o’ ment. ally praying that what they advocate may be defeated, —Lasst of unclaimed letters remain. ing in the post office at Bellefonte Cen. tre county, Pa., Jan. 25 1889, J. M. Batchman, Miss Ella Cleachien William Eater, Frank Mecanon, Miss Janie H. Miller, Peter H. Smith, Persons inquiring for letters named in the above list will please say when advertised. Jas. H. Donnixs, P. R. ~One day last week!Scott Walizer of Rebersburg, while on his way home from Taylorsville, and in crosging the mountain was met by a highwaynmn, who demanded Scott's money, Scott did not loss any time in presenting his revolver and covering the would be robber with the cold barrels of the wea. pon, made the fellow take water. Seott went home withont being furthermore molested, : fs Ta. | HH gl COURT PROCEEDINGS. WEALTH CASES. Farther Hlastrations of Careless Republican Court, / The January term of court opened on Monday morning withan unusual Jurge attendance. Many coming for the sole purpose of atttending the trial of the two commonwealth cases, which have attracted so much attentiondf late, that of John 8. Bagley, and of Burvenoski, Judge Furst and hisassociates Munson and Rhodes were on the bench, The usual return of constables and other minor matters we nded to in the morning. Wm baler merchant and post master, pring Mills, was ap- pointed of the Grand Jury which y selection as he is in- telli capable to discharge the t office. Judge Furst gave instructions as to what the e Grand Jury was and dwelt onsiderable emphasis upon the coursg to be pursued in manslaughter defining clearly the meaning of the law Fhe subject. With these instructions in’hand the jury proceeded to work and spon found a number of cases for the consideration of court. AFTERNOON SESSION, At 2p. m. the summons of the court house bell found the room well filled and all officers on hand for duty, A petition for a charter of incorpora- tion for the Half Moon cornet band was presented by W, E. Gray, Esq., and was granted. A petition was also presented for the release of Harry Smith, of Ferguson township, from jail. Harry was com. mitted to jail on March 31, 1888, on a charge of fornication and bastardy, was held for trial until August term. found guilty and received the usual sentence given in such cases; pay all costsof trial pay a fine and give bonds for the sup- port of the child. Being unable to com- ply with the above sentence he was committed to jail. Under the insolvent act a man who has been imprisoned for three months and can show that he is unable to pay said fine can secure his release by making application to court, setting forth these facts. Harry Smith was committed to jail after August term, and has been there since, a period of over five months. At this term when his petition was pre- sented, the fact was made known that he had been sent down to the Court House for some article, by the sheriff. When Judge Furst heard this state. ment he refused the petition and order ed the prisoner to be committed to jail’ again, and serve three months additional. IS THIS JUSTICE ? This young man has been in jail ten months and must serve three more. thirteen months in all. The sheriff of the county has no business to let | rison- ers out ; it is against the intent of the law, as confinement is the sole object of placing them there. In this case, as in others, Sheriff Cook leaves prisoners out to do his errands and work around the juil tosave that much extra expense, as prisoners will do it for the purpose of a little fresh air. It was >heriff Cook's carelessness that this young man was sent down townjand he certainly merited the favor of the court in having enough honor in him to return, but in ordef to cover over the carelessness of the “heriff Judge Furst camejdown on Smith with three months more. It was Cook's fault not Harry Smith’s, Is this justice ? If it is, * IT 18 LOPSIDED JUSTICE. and every fair minded man will agree with us. Public sentiment considers it an outrage and a disgrace, but the Re. publican officials careless deeds must be covered over at any cost to the commu. nity. We must pass on to the proceedings of court as time and space of this issue will not allow further particulars, but they will appear later. Com. vs. Alfred Lighter, for assault and battery upon Frank Kaup. The particulars of this affair were given in last week's issue. Kaup appeared in court with his head covered with ban- dages to hold the broken jaw.bone in place. His appearance was enough to satisfy the jury. The cause of t his suit was Kaups drunkenness and a cowardly trick of Lighter in striking the man when in that condition with such force. Lighter was fined $50, and costs, with 60 days in jail. A LOW LIVED CUSS, On Monday morning, the case of Adam P. Maize charged with desertion of wife and six enildren came up. Mr, A LARGE LIST OF COMMON: | Offic als, snd Lopsided Just co—Dologs in y rrested and sentenced to and 82 per week to his family MAIZE ESCAVES r receiving his senwence, he tried peure bail. Shenff Cook, who evi- itly has a great dealof sympathy for 1s class of men, instead of commit ting him, let him deliberate waik out of the Court House and take “leg-bail,”’ Of course he was missed when he was gone, but it was no fault of the sheriit. Maize was captured, luter the same day , near Howard, nowjsome other plan will have to be adopted to let him off, The next case was Com. vs. Hannah Adams of Port Matilda for assault and battery upon David Spotts. Case dis- missed and costs divided, The case of John 8, Bagley was next called. Messrs John Love and W. E. ‘Gray, appeared as counsel for Bagley and Mr. Hamil assisted the Distrlet Attorney, Two cases were brought. The first prosecuted by A. N. Butler, policeman of Milesburg, who made the arrest, and was shot, ist, as sault and battery ; 2nd, aggrevateda and b; 8rd, a and b, with intent to xill and 4th, carrying concealed weapons. The second case was for assault and battery upon the Campbell family. This affair was formely given, and most of our readers are acquainted®with the details, as published. * In the tria no new facts were brought to light. It was merely the reproduction by wit- nesses in court of what was published. Bagley as he appeared in court is of tall and slender build, His face is sharp and thin, wears a neat'fnustache, has rather prominent nose and lower portion of the face, while the forehead is small, and underneath hides a vicious and desperate eye, which is the key to the man’s true character. The commonwealth proved clearly that last December Bagley broke into Campbells residence at Milesburg; drew two revolvers upon the family; that he said he was going to have satis. faction; that he had written threaten. ing letters; that the family was fright. ened and sent for Polieceman Butler; that when Butler came into the room, he wanted to shike hands but Bagley jumped back and drew a revolver which Butler took from him by force and threw it aside and downed him; that in the tussle Bagley drew a second re. volver, 22 calbre, and shot Butler in the breast and missed him once after, The revolver was then taken and Bagley was secured. He said before Justice of the Peace Green, of Milesburg, that he “shot fo kill” and seldom missed his mark and made similar expressions, When Bagley was on the stand he displayed no nervousness or fear and was well possessed, His counsil did not try to disprove any fact of his guilt in these charges but tried to clear him on the temporary insanity plea; that the circumstances were sufficient to cause any man to act in like manner. Mr. Love made an able and eloquent plea for the young man but the facts and surroundings and defiant demeanor of the prisoner asset forth so ably by Dist. Att, Meyers, were against him. The Judge then charged the jury and they retired. They returned a sealed verdict of guilty on the most important charg. er, lagley has not received sentence at tiiz writing. THEMURDER TRIAL, At last the Boronviski-Cassidy mur. der trial has been reached. Wednesday afternoon at 2.15 the case was opened after the pelly commonwealth cases were disposed, The details of the mur der of Cassidy are known to alland will not be necessary to recount. Counsel for prisoner, Messrs Gray Reeder and Blanchard, and Dist, Att, Meyers and Chas, P, Hewes, for com- monwealth were onhand. The prisoner plead not guilty tothe charge of murder. Nut being able to speak English, Nathan Holtzman was appointed and sworn as interpreter in the case. Next in order was the impanneling of a jury. Forty six jurors were examined before twelve qualified men were obtained. They are : Joseph B. Miller, Spring twp; Ira Marshall, Benner twp! Jolie Freder- icks, Union twp; Cornelius Stover, Miles twp: W. A. Kerr, Potter twp ; John Kline; College twp; W. 8, Gra- ham, colored, Bellefonte ; Robt, Meek. Ferguson twp ; Ira Packer, Howard, John Shefller, Benner twp; Sam. F. Kline, Howard ; Jos. Strouse, College twp; Capt. Amos Mullen and Dep. Sheriff Wilson, were appointed in charge of the jury. Special quarters have been secured for them at the Brockerhoff House, Court adjourned at 6.50 to meet 9 a, m. Thursday. Will give further details in our next ol pn so IGNORANCE OR DECEPTION, The difficulty, alluded to some time ago as existing between the managers and the mill bunds, at the Bellefonte nail works has not reached an amicable settlement, "Che feeders and nallersare not willing to accept the reduction in wages proposed and the result is that they have been idle for several weeks, The firm alleges that they have been paying higher wages than they could af. ford and that the prices of nails are such as to force a reduction of wages or a suspension. They have also a large stock of nuils on hand and are unable to sellto anadvantage. Such is the condi. tion of the market and seriously affects, one of Bellefonte's most prosperous in- dustries at a season of the year as to plisce the workingmen inan unfortunate situation, that of accepting a reduction or suspension at the time when the nec, essary expenses of living, food, and clothing, are higher than at any other season. This paper does not show de. Nght in chronicling such a state of af- fairs. Far from it. The DEMOCRAT has always shown an intense interest for the upbuilding of the industries of this town, and its columns have always spoken words of encouragement and given all the assistance possible in the direction of enterprise. The employment of labor in our manufactories means more busi- ness, financial prosperity in all direc. tions which affects all channels of trade and gives life and vigor toa community, That is what we want and to a fair de. gree enjoy and look upon with pride. What we do despise and have con. demnesd in the past and will continue to decry, is the course pursued at some of these works in the recent presidentia) campaign, and that was for stockholders and managers to meddle with the rights and privileges of workmen in casting their votes, This was done in various ways and in one which we have made mention of heretofore. When stockholders of the nail mills went among their men and told them that a vote for high tariff meant higher wages and continued work, it practically meant “vote this ticket or no work.” We have had the endorsement of the high tariff policy but the promised prosperity for which these workmen voted has come in re duction of wages and nowork. There is but one explanation that can be given to the nail workers and that is they were disappointed by these political prophets who did not know what were talking about or wilfully deceived These high tariff advocates must either plead ignorance or acknowledge that they practiced gross deception with their workmen. Which was it ? ignor. ance or wilful deception ? A Fatal Mistake, Mr. George Albert, of Woodland, died suddenly at his home on Monday, from the effects of poison accidentally taken: Mr. Albert was a sufferer from sciatic rheumatism, and feeling an attack com- ing on he went to the drug store to see Dr. Emigh. The doctor not being in he thought he would take a little whiskey to allay the pain until the doctor came li. He went to the shelf to get it, but his sight being poor be got hold of a bot. tle containing aconite, a deadly poison. He drank about an ounce and sat down. In a few minutes he said to the clerk that he felt strangely and was afraid he had taken something that wasn't whiskey. He showed the clerk the bot- tle, and the young man was horrified to find that the old gentleman had taken aconite. Dr. Emigh was brought and antidotes were administered. Drs. Hartswick and Burchfield were tele graphed for to Clearfield and came, but Mr. Albert died about 8.30 p. m. He was about 66 years old, and had lived at Woodland for years, He was a native of Philipsburg and worked in the old screw factory when a boy, for Hardman Philips. He leaves a large family of adult children, one of whom is married to Mr. Dorsey Gingery, a Woodland merchant, Chewing Gum Did It. A girl about 14 years of age called on anup town physician a few days ago and asked to be treated for a singular affliction. Her mouth was stretched half way across her face, her chin drop- ped, and her face in general presented v sorry appearance. She was a gum chew- er, and so constantly did she employ her Jaws that her facial fmuscles were pars. lyzed. She had lost all action of the muscle, and her nerves were in a delapi- dated condition. She is un. der the doctor's treatment, — Ei, A SOLDIER DISAPPOINTED. PRIVATE DALZELL'SLETTER A FRAUD. The id Million Dollars Not Ready for Dis tribution, P. 1. Smith, o Bellefonte, gets an Answer From the Pension Office, About the first of this year a letter from, “Private Dalzell.” as he is called appeared in the papers through out the lund assuring old soldiers that over #14.000,000 were in the hands of the Pension Officers. at Washington, for distribution. The money was to be awarded to the sol diers vis: 5 cts, milage to and from home, during the late war: 25 cts, daily for extra duty between October 7th 1861. and April 1th 1862: and 25 ots daily while in Southern Prisons or on a fur. lough. Private Dalzell is one of the most prominent members of the G, A, RB. and his statements are looked upon as bear. ing the stamp of truth with them, Nearly all the old soldiers who saw this letter and signed by Private Dalzell felt sure of receiving back pay merely upon the making of application, Some time ago Mr. PT. B. Smith, of near Bellefonte, one who was all through the late war and experienced many of its hardships, read this letter and con- cluded to make application for the pur. pose finding out what there was actual. ly in store for him and how much of the 814,000,000 he would get. Mr. Smith wrote: Now if there is any thing due me, could you put me on the right way of getting it. I was a private in Co. “F.” 148 Reg.; was taken prisoner, March 1865; received no rations or money+ Awaiting a reply, I am Yours Respectfully P. B. Smith. On Monday of this week Mr. Smith called at this office and requested thay we publish the result of his correspon. dence for the benefit of others who nay be misled” as he wasby Private Dalzell’s announcement. Mr. Smith received in reply a printed circular of some length in regard to the case which is too long to reprint but can give the following ex. tract: TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Stn: » In a recently published letter of Mr. J. M. Dalzell. a claim agent, of Cald well, Ohio, and in his subsequent utter-. ance through the press he asserts that he has discovered some new law in pela. tion to the allowance of mileage (5 cents a mile) to solddiers while on furlough, ete., and, also, ration pay to the same in similar cases or where soldiers were prisoners of war and lastly extra-duty pay between October. 1862. and April, 1863. These statements are inaccurate and have misled many soldiers and claim. ants. They will only excite false hopes and expectations in claimants, and cause them and the Government useless trouble and expense. Wa. A. Day Second Auditor. Obitanry. Mrs, Lydia Smith Gilliland, relict of Mr. John Gilliland, of Salt Lick, Clear- field county, Pa., departed this life on the 22nd of Jan. 1889, in her Sist year. She died at home in the bosom of her family. For about 31 years she and her respeeted husband had their home on the banks of the beautiful Susquehanna, where friends, acquaintances and the passing stranger found welcome and hospitality. Both were devoted christ. ians, members of the Presbyterain Church. She united with the Centre Hill Presbyterian Church in 1837 or 88, She survived her husband only 10 months and 17 days. They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not long deivded. There was only 8 months and 9 days difference in their age at the time of her death They have left a family of 4 sons and 2 daughters. The sons all settled near their parents home. The daughters still at home cheering and comforting their parents to the last, and all heirs of their parents sterling qualities. She was followed to the grave by a large copcourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors. The funeral services were held in the Luthern church at Karthaus Hill, Jan. 24 1880. The Rev. Mr. Scott, preached the sermon assisted by Rev. W. O. Wright, of Milesburg, The spirit of the loving parents are now united inthe Father's House in ADDITIONAL LOCALS EC —— ~The funeral services of Hon, B, F. Hunter, who died last Thuralay, took place on Saturday following, He was n hihgly respected citizen of the come munity and a large conconrse of friends were present at the services, A special train was run for the accommodation of people of Bellefonte who were present, Rev, Elliott, of Unionville, officiated, The pall bearers were Messrs, John Seibert, Joreph Montgomery, William Tate, Jonathan Harper, P. Grav Meek i and RB. M. Magee, ~Omn last Saturday evening the in- stallation of officers of the G. A. R. Post, of Milesburg, took place in Bogg's Hall. The hall was crowded to its ut. most at an early hour, with a large num. ber from Bellefonte and other points, A choir rendered choice selections dure ing the evening. James Rankin, of Post 95 conducted the installation exercises. The officers for the ensuing year were : Post Commander—Joseph A. Green, Senior Vice Commander—Hemry Co- mer, Junior Vice Commander-—-John M. Harnish, Adjt.—A. G. Roger. Quartermaster—J. Miles Green. Surgeon—Thomas Watson. ~A petition, signed by a large pum ber of citizens of this section, will be submitted to Gov. Beaver asking that Mrs. Haas be relieved of paving the 8500 fine imposed for a violation of the liquor law. In this case there are good reasons in asking for clemency, Mrs, Haas, for several years, has been en- gaged in brewing beer and was her only means of support, upon the death of her son William and husband who left a small estate with practically no income whatever. That she has suffered a se- vere penalty, in a three months impris. onment and by the elosing of her brew. ery, is admitted by all. She also had some stock on hand which she will have to lose, she also has debts to pay on. her property and if compelled to pay the fine of $500 in addition will deprive her, a woman of some 60 years, of her home and leave her penniless. Her fine cer- tainly should be reinitted. —A call for a Constitutional Amend- ment meeting in the Court House on Tuesday evening was responded to by an over crowded house, The object of the meeting was to organize and take preliminary actien in regard to the com. ing Prohibitioncampaign and election, Col. D. 8, Keller was made temporary chairman and addressed the meeting upon the object of the gathering. The following efficess were then nominated and unanimously elected by acclama. tion : D. F. Fortney, President; Vice Pres idents: E. C, Humes, Morris W. Cowd. rick, F. Potts Green, 8. A. Brew, Hon. Chester A. Mnuson, Hon. Daniel Rhoads, H. Stitzer, Wm. Straub, Robt. Hepburn, W. T. Speer, W. L. Steel, Wm. Shortlidge. J. Howard Lingle, George Frain, Jas. A. McClain, BR. R. Voris, Rev. C. H. Brown. Secretaries, H. H. Harshberger. A. C. Mingle and Geo. B. Weaver, The following committee on perma. nent organization was also elected : A. J. Cook, Geo. L. Potter, C. M. Bower, H. Y. Stitzer, Dr. D. 8. Monroe, Mrs, J. P. Harris, Mrs. Wm. H. Blair, Miss Eliza Thomas. Committee on Resolu- tions appointed, consisted of Dr. Mon- roe, Clement Dale and James Harris, Addresses were made by Rev. Felton, of Philidsburg. J. W. Gephart, Esq., H on. James Milliken, Judge Furst and Dr. Monroe, The large attendance and enthusiasm manifested was a surpriseto all and gave much encouragement to the Pro. hibition leaders. It certainly indicates GrasL asp Died on Jan, fried Bim Se Fo 11 months and 11 days. ; CHOICE BUILDING LOTS! 8 ESEEITS SOCIALMIRROR Or Social and Moral Owltwre SEE free: if you L 3
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