3 UNTO AY FOR $1.50 _a You can get THE C DEMOCRAT and Pittsburg Post, be year. This is A BA WAU NS CHAS. R. PUNISHMENT FOR PROFANITY Information About to Stone. Further the \lan Turned CONFIRMED STORY PARTLY Because Rain Destroyed his Oats Shoot Cursed God ind Attempts to Towards the lastantly Became Paralyzed A most Remarkable Occurrence Pa. Heavens and Rigid at Instanter, the most sensations il stories seen is that of a man One oft in print for a having been turned to stone near Iustan- long time The story was to the effect that ear that “ tinnal ai fi 1 continual rainfall In his the orchard ter, Pa. a farmer, living 1 town, became enraged because the was ruining his oats crop. anger he took his gun and went to and pointing the weapon towards the sky he uttered profane oaths and declared he would shoot God. charge the weapon he became rigid and same position with the then his Jefore he could dis- in the gun to his shoulder and body was gradually being turned stone and could not be removed from the spot. Some of the neighbors noticing him in the field and realizing his condi- tion built a shed over him, to protect the accursed man from the elements. As the age of mirac the remarkable story was remained since into les seems to have passed away, branded by many, newspaper sensation. report through story was ficticious Sunday newspaper It caused much comment and the past week nearly all the papers in this sec- tion branded the story as a fraud. On Thursday evening Dr. ( Entire, physician and druggist at How- ard, Pa., this county, called at our office and handed ustwo letters for publication relative to the stone-man story. The Dr. had heard of the strange af- fair and his curiosity was aroused suffi- ciently to write toa personal friend at Instanter, Pa., in regard to the affair and in reply received two communications, copies of which he furnished for publica- They read as follows : at first, as a piece of Next the various papers that the up for a came and gotten story. during tion. LETTER NO. I. INSTANTER, PA., Sept. 21, 15g7. ). W. McCENTIRE, M. D Howard, Pa., Dear Sir :—Your letter, of the 18th nst., inquiring as to the truth of the sev. eral different reports running through the newspapers of your section of the state concerning a farmer being turned into stone, I will say in reply that a man by the name of Decker, living near here, is reported to have had an experience of that kind, but was in town yesterday looking very pale and scarcely able to walk. He denies the allegation but there are different people here who positively claim to have seen him, when he was in the position as reported by the papers. These people say that ou account of some mysterious influence, they were unable to get close enough to make identifica- tion complete, but they are positive he was the man. On the contrary, Decker is yery quiet on the subject, lutely refnses to discuss it. very apparent, that before this was sup- posed to have happened, he was a very profane man, but now he is altogether changed, so much so, that anyone having known him before, would not now recog- nize him at all. Trusting this explanation will gratify your curiosity, [ remain, Very respectfully, A. C. QUIGLEY, Ass't P. M. LETTER NO. 2. INSTANTER, PA., Sept. 22, 'g7. O. W. McCExXTIRE, M. D. Howard, Pa. Dear Doctor :—As you have received my answer to your letter of the 18th inst. I have since learned more concerning the matter you wrote about. Decker has finally admitted that part of the matter said of him is true: in respect to making the threat and getting his gun and going inte his orchard and pointing to the Heavens. He says when he had the gun in position, a feeling came over him that would be impossible to describe. The muscles of his body seemed to be paralyzed. He could mot change his position. He tried to call for some one to help him, but could make no sound. There was but one peten at the house, that being but a small boy, and he nctic- ing his position, went toward him, but could not get within at least one hundred feetof him. In regard to anyone trying to build a shed over him, he says that no attempt was made. He was in the posi. tion two nights and one day. He says that as long as he lives he will never utter another oath, but will try to serve his Maker to the best of his ability, from this time on. He saysit wasa direct warning from the other world. You can give this publicity in your papers, Doctor, as it will be an accommo- dation to us; our. mail is litterally over- run with inquiries, Very truly yours, C. QuicLRY, Ass't P. M. The above were handed to the editor personally by Dr. McEntire, and there is no reason to believe but that they are true copies and authentic from Mr. Quigley, at Instanter, Pa. The story is so remarkable, and coming from appar. ently reliable source, that it can not fail but to cause the most incredulous person ). W. Mec- | and abso- | One thing is | KURTZ, Ed. and Prop. | to stop and think, Whether tyue or there is a timely warning taught by it to the profane, wicked and ungodly ? "Tt almost not, Is this an age of miracles seems So The that we facts set forth in the above are all of (his circusmn- further effort will be know strange stance, but a made to obtain further information from other reliable pariies living in that community. .——— A Sensible View. dealing with public should be neither pessimists nor mists, says the National Bimetallist order to prove that bimetallism should be restored it is not necessary to clan country is in any worse ian it is in, Neither should we ly optimistic and jump at clusion that we havea gra because perity before us merely wheat And some factones nave re We should uation exactly as itis. Wheat has risen because crops are short nas goue up sumed work. look at the sit $ in other count. ries. Factories have resumed partially long to replenish stocks exhausted by a Ig period of idleness and partially in antic- ipation of a demand which may or But there the situation to prove that may { not be realized. is nothing in the gold stand- ard is a good thing or that bimetallism 1s a bad one. a A RA In Memory of the Bank Collapse. Black flags and other tnkeus were exhibited in mourding bands, black crepe front of the stores and residencesin Hol- lidaysburg on last Friday the failure of Gardner, in commemor- ation of Morrow & Co. signif s bank, one year ago. Among the cant inscriptions black flags were the following: nese Mohammedan Wanted in the United State. of the Greatest "" “Thieves Who Fare Sumpt the Substance of the Poor Shall Not Enter the Kingdom Heaven.” A flame<olored notice post- ed on the bank's front door reads: “This Will the displayed on the “Chi Missionaries " First An. Robbery in and niversary America. nously on of Institution Dol Pay 100 Cents on lar—Nit. - . Expelled for Hazing. from Two students have been expelled the college this week for hazing. year a strenuous effort was made to abolish the disgraceful practice, and the freshman class joined with the faculty. Resolutions were passed, that as long class of 1900 would do what to aboli To this mittee was appointed Last setting forth college the they end a c as they were in could ish hazing TY to work with facul- Last week ty. two students were canght in the act of initiating a new and were at man, on being reported to the faculty, once expelled. ip -— Irvin Shaw Honored W. Irvin Shaw, been f Houtzdale, who has Clearfield county's most efficient Republican chairman, has been appoint- ed United States consul at Barranquilla, Columbia, 8. A. The position is respon. | sible and lucrative, the emoluments | amounting to about i500 per year and the office affording opportunity for doing active service to our country in promot- ing our already important commerce with our South American neighbors. Mr. Shaw is a bright young lawyer, who was made county chairman in 1893. s——————— A Curiosity. Clearfield county has a curiosity in the shape of a township, within whose bor. ders there is not a church, school, store, saloon, minister, justice, school teacher, lawyer, carpenter, blacksmith shop, postoffice ora two-story house. None of the inhabitams of the township has ever held office, sat on a jury or been in a criminal action. The people of that township, if anv live there, are certainly not of this earth. — .—— - doctor, Graduates in Dentistry, Under the provisions of the act of as- sembly approved July ¢, 18¢7, on and | after October 1, 18¢7, all graduates in dentistry must exhibit to the prothono. tary of the county in which they expect | to practice their profession, a license | granted them by the state board of den- tal examiners and must also be duly registered by the prothonotary. Tool Works to Resume, The manager of the Tool Company, at Howard, is making preparations for re- suming operations and is putting the works in order. Twenty men are ems- ployed in making repairs to the plant and getting houses in shape for occupan- cy by the workmen, LA A —s Died of Typhoid Fever, Stanley Wilkinson, and extra conductor on 0 F Eagle valley railroad, and a a well known, died at his home at Kermoor of Typhoid fever Monday. He was about 15 years old. -— Married, At Mill Hall, on Morag ur evening, Se paths 2 ce Wilhelm, William C, tz Revs iss Clare Ger. berich, of Howard, Pa. BELLEFONTE, INTERESTING REMINISCENCE Cartin's Famous Interview With Napoleon Gov. A RUSSIAN SPY WAS PRESENT Diplomacy Napole Alter Complimented for bis Hope tor Assistance Story on's Vanished that ileresting liplomacy concerns great and lovable man, And ew g Curtin Governor of dge of sta The experience in statesmanshi then and there gained exceeded th: which be had obtained office at Harrisbur “road was daring the fthe Franco-P'rus yromyinent rg, because ! troublous 1 He Petersburg War. v - b SO L ciety, expen ding each year $12, 000 more than his salary. By this display of diplo- macy he won the regard of ¢ jortschakoff, the geat Chancellor, who for ruled the destinies of the Russi; Napoleon and his retirement as an exile to Mini Curtin ed upon a flying trip to London iT years fter I11.'s Sedan Chiselhurst, capit sier England, tr it determin by way of recreation. The day before le in conver. sation with Gortschakoff, the latter leaving St. Petersburg, whi inci- dentally “The return of a Napoleon to the throne of France would menace the peace of al Inmentable said to him | Europe and be most » * » » » " Shortly after the United States Minister bad been instalied in his apartments in london he was waited the Wye who, went to school in Philadelphia whose chatty book, “The Reminisc- of an Idler,” deals quite liberally with Quaker City people. The main pur- pose of the Chevalier’s visit was to sug- gest to Mr, Curtin that he should travel to Chiselhurst to see the deposed Emper. or of the French, The Minister protest. ed that be was away from his post, oa simply a holiday trip, without leave of absence, and that he did not desire to at- tract public attention to his movements. upon by Chevalier koff, some will re. member, and ences The Chevalier then intimated that the dis. | tinguished American would in all likeli- hood be formally invited to call upon Napoleon. “That,” said Mr. Curtin, “would be an entirely different matter.” » * » » » » he following day Prince Murat, cousin of Napoleon, called Amer. ican Minister and formally invited him to Chiselburst and to the honor of a pri. vate audience with Navoleon, upon Chevalier Wyckoff, and was very gra. ciously received by the late soverign of the French. After a brief conversation Napoleon requested the Chevalier to withdraw, as he wished to confer with Mr. Curtin in private. Wyckoff left the apartment and the American Minister found himself alone, | apparently, with the deposed monarch. | Then ensued a most interesting conver. | , | equally sure that he had never whisper. sation that was prolonged for two hours. While it was in progress Napoleon re- ferred to his residence in this country when he was transported here as the “Pretender” in 1836. He spoke feeling- ly of what he claimed he had accomplish- ed for the French people and the Ingrat- itude they had displayed towards him. The failure of his contest-at-arms with Germany he ascribed to the fact that while apparently he had an immense army, it was largely upon paper. Mr. Curtin, however, found that the ex-Em- peror’s conversation, no matter in what direction it drifted, invariably returned to an attempted discussion of the proba. bility of his receiving the support of Rus- sia, if he should again attempt to mount the throne of France. He evidently knew of the American Minister's jntima- ¢y with Gortschakoff, and, to use a homely American phrase, was endeavor. ing to “pump’’ hum, But Mr. Curtin was proof against such guile and skillfully avoided direct replies to Napoleon's re- marks except in two instances, when the nephew of the great Bonaparte put such PA., THURSDAY, Mr. Cur. | tin made the trip in the company of | The Centre Lie SEPTEMBER 30, 1807. direct questions to him that he was fore Ma je ed to reply Your sty will, 1 am sure, pardons me lining to an- BWEr your juestion when vou conside i that my relations to my g rnment and through it with the R arcot au enti Upon both that sort w ’ oleon took in his meaning. J ade of sadness od rv } his face passe , he said 2 . . f ended th restoration t that ever vexed the mix was speaking to the that Minister Curt The borne in mind of the fact to Chisel. company in had been famous dentist, it hurst, is the 1 Empress Eugenie to escape to Rugiand with the infant Prince Imperial. But for that intervention there is ne bt the infu have - se apan that riated French the ish Countess, populace would the had set the | fair rough them for the women cut throat of beautiful who jon dress for all the cues of in France, and th f the greater | At the time of this occurrence Dr, Evaus art of the civilized world. wis making frequent trips from Paris to back again, When Mr, Curtin discovered him at the dinner tat fact that the for with an Chiselhurst and ie puversing about the interview “Doct. that af Wh a matter of cot You do not understand the present temper of the French people, and, if you advice, sir, Paris to mer had been honored ui Napoleon, he said to him yr heaven's sake, don't make nmon gossip. take my do less traveling be- tween Chiselhurst.” Then turning company, he said: Gentlemen, I pray you, let this matter be dropped between us.” Of course, that ended all discussion of the subject. to this time Mr. Curtin had confided to no one the nature of the conversation be. tween himself and louis Napoleon. - - » » - » you will and the When the American Minister returned to St.Petersburg he, as in duty bound, paid his respects to the Russian Chancellor. Gortschakoff received him very gracious. and , and at the conclusion of a long Norn conversation, said: ‘I must congratulate you, sir.”’ “Upon what?” inquired Mr. Curtin “Upon the discretion you displayed,” replied Gortschakoff, “in your conversa. tion with the late Emperor of the French." How the crafty Muscovite diplomat ever learned the particulars of that inter. view Mr. Curtin could never discover, and it him. True, Chevalier Wyckoff was no- toriously in the pay of the Russian Gov. | ernment, but he had been excluded from the room. Mr, Curtin was positive that he was alone with the Emperor, and was ed a word to a human being of what took place. Gortschakoff’s remarks simply amared him. Jt is a wellknown fact that the Russian system of spying per. meates every court of Europe, but how it could have penetrated the privacy of Napoleon's apartments was ever beyond the comprehension of the American Min- ister, and he talked of it in tones of wonder, * » - - - » What authority has the narrator for this story? It fell upon his ears, from the lips of Andrew UG. Curtin, MHEGARGER. A Compliment, A gentleman well acquainted with the schools of Pennsylvania recently told Gov, Hastings that Wm. E. Irwin, Sec- retary of the School Board of Philips. burg, and David F. Fortney, of Belle- fonte, ought to be pensioned for the bal- ance of their lives for what they have done for the schools in their respective towns, Upl | to more workmen throu always remained a mystery to | BELLEFONTE INDUSTRIES The Situation is Promising Present IRON FURNACES, GLASSWORKS The roaces May portant M Two Fi be Started Soon—1n eeting day Glassworks in parties who are about to secure { the the head of the erty. President Belle. fonte Central Railroad, is i movement, If this plant can be operated by any party road company woul accomplish same, as stone must be carried general impression will be in operation At and it is to be few weeks. present favorable, expectations will be real GLASS WORKS START Ou Weenesday afternoon the Bellefonte Cooperative Glass Company practically tOTY i week started t fa the fires heir or over a were started A differencethen arose between men as We Wage rate, different branches of the the window “Window Glass Workers America.’ of the « many years all th 184) lass workers belonged to of This Association year a large portion utters and flatteners withdrew from this association and form ed one of their own. The object was to force a higher scale of wages than the old association allowed When the factory was about at this place, the flatteners and cutters at this place refused to go to work except under the advanced rate, adopted by their new association; it was refused. The result was that the Bellgfonte factory was the them. to resume, [first place where the two associations should clash and a contest ensued. Prominent officials of the two associations were on the ground and there was lively discussion among glassmen. The old association finally here by the Cooperate Glass Company adopting the wage scale of the “Window Glass Workers Association” who provided out won | new flatteners and cutters to operate the : factory. This eight pots, had four. with only starts they season the factory while last season It also will give employment ghout the plant, The price of glass has been advancing and everything looks favorable for a profitable season. In addition to the above, it can be said that there are reasons to believe that some active steps are being taken to- wards the extension of the Central R. R. of Pa. to Watsontown. Surveyors have been at work for some time on the east. ern part and have located a more desire. able route and with fewer bridges, a great saving on the former survey. The purpose would be to extend the | road on to Philipsburg and Clearfield. The above comes as a rumor, from parties who claim to be in a position to | know what is going on. bliont Another Daily, The following is from the Philipsburg Journal: The Daily Record, with R. A. Kinsloe as editor ava john Rumberger as local editor and solicitor, will make its appearance at Philipsburg on Tuesday, October sth, S———— yo — Church Dedication. Sunday, October 10th, the Union church at rn md will be dedicated. Services will be held at 2 p. m. Two Good Things, Dyno on» and Colds; Ne. io for spépsia, and eak Stomach ; oh i at all druggists, MOST NEWS__ THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT and Weekly Pittsburg Post both one your for §i1.80 All the news worth having for the LEAST MOKEY VOL. NO 3%, TWO ARRESTS FOLLOW 1 of then 1d refinement iy obscured by their telligently discuss the | everything of nationa class of professional regard for the daily It without tramps. is a rare thing them from a px Ket a daily or weekly dangling tattered dust stained coat and Jersey Shore Vidette pd Wagon Run on Rails In accordance with the desire of the secretary of agriculture to promote more extended experiments in the use of steel trackways on wagon roads, the office of road has made art with the Caml Pa., this purpose, mguiry Angeme ria iron works, rails for its 10 go « from amounting 10 one town, for rolling special these arrangeme into effect as soon as definite order responsible parties mile of track are received, The director of road of the discussion, and the after have agreed upon a mquiry engineers iron company, much plan of track which promises to meet all It no cross-lies for support, requirements. uses no wood in con. struction and but consists of a simple inverted trough or channel of steel for each wheel, with a s.ightly raised bed on the inside to guide the wheels, cach channel resting |in a bed of gravel and the two tied to- | gether occasionally to prevent spreading. The first order for track has been | given by the New York state agricultur. al experiment station, eli sis Supposed Silver Mine. There is excitement in Sweden valley, | Potter county, over the discovery of what is beleived to be a silver mine. Mrs. A. T. Herrington, of Bradford, returned a | few days ago from a visit to relatives at | that place, and brought with her several specimens of the quarts obtained. A ffs teen foot shaft has been sunk on the John Dodd farm and a considerable quantity of the supposed metal bearing rock has been removed. Specimens of it have been sent to Buffalo and Elmira to be as. saved, and a Buffalo gentleman is now ot Sweeden valley interesting himself in the discovery. - Increased Attendance. Prosperity has struck Centre Hall This winter they Bad to add another school to accommodate the increased at.
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