_ CHAS R. KURTZ, Propritor.
FOR AN HONEST
JUDICIARY
The Importance of Electing Judge
Yerkes this Year.
WHAT HIS ELECTION MEANS
{ of my office,
Our Tribunals of Justice Must Be Above
Suspicion—An Issue That De-
mands Serious and Thoughtful
Consideration.
In our last issue we gave an account of
how Justice Potter, the present Quay
nominee for election to the Supreme
Court Bench, had so far gone
way as to lobby for the success of the
infamous ‘Ripper Bill’’ amoung his fellow
members, and then betrayed all customs
and decency, by informing his former
law partner, Gov.
ested, as to the secrets of the Court and
the progress the measure was making.
Such conduct would pot be toleraied in
any other but this boss-ridden state of
Pennsylvania. Of late the Quay machine
has been packing that body with political
tools like Justice Potter, It is an alarm
ing condition of affairs, the extent
the evil few will realize. ‘When our
Courts are tainted with low grade polii-
cians public interests suffer. A clean, up-
right judge gives confidence to the people,
A corrupt Judiciary weakens confidence
in government and wil breed anarchy,
On page 3 of this issue we give further
discussion of Justice Potter's shortcom.
ings and opinions why he is unfittobe a
member of our Supreme Court.
out of his
Stone, th® one inter.
of
By comparison we give a sketch of
Hon. Harman Yerkes, who should be
elected instead :
HON. HARMAN VERKES.
Hon. Harman Yerkes was born In
Bucks county, In 1843. In early life
he became a school teacher and later
studied law, under the late Judge
Ross, being admitted to the bar in
1865. He at once entered upon a suc
cessful practice at Doylestown and
was elected judge of the county court,
in 1883, and has served continuously
since, being now near the close of
his second term. Before going upon
the bench, he took a very active part
in local, state and national polities,
serving in Democratic conventions, In
1868 he was elected district attorney,
and in 1873 was chosen state senator,
being reelected In 1876. His legisia-
tive career was conspicuous for abil
ity and zeal in the performance of his
duty. As a jurist, Judge Yerkes has
displayed superior ability, winning the
highest opinions from all classes of
the people. He has been a terror to
evildoers and has held the scales of
Justice evenly between litigants. Near
the close of his first term all the
members of the bar, Irrespective of
party, addressed to him a letter urg-
ing that he be a candidate for re
election. Unanimously nominated
again by the Democrats, he was In-
dorsed by the Republican convention |
and reelected. In 1885 he was one of
the nominees for the superior court.
In social Iife Judge Yerkes is a con-
gplicuous figure at his home, in Doyles
town. In 1869 he was married to a
daughter of Monroe Buckman. He is
a member of the vestry of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church, and r¢ war.
den. He is a enh of the Society
eof Sons of the He ition and of the
Historical Societies of Pennsvivania
and Bucks County and is a past 1ias-
ter of the Doylestown lodge of Ma
sons
For a long time
last Democratic State convention
which Judge Yerkes was unanin
nominated to succeed Justice William
P. Potter, on the supreme bench, he
was unquestionably the choice of ev.
ctor's
of the
by
101usly
in advance
ery element of bis party for that ex- :
The placing of his name |
on the Democratic state ticket, with |
alted office.
euch enthusiastic unanimity, and the |
adoption of a platform aiming at the |
complete fusion which has been ef |
fected, was hailed by the independent
voters of the state as the forerunner
of victory. By Independent Republi
cans, as well as by Democrats, Judge
Yerkes Is regarded as the strongest
man who could have been selected to
head the fight of the people to
strengthen and dignify the highest
tribunal of the commonwealth,
Judge Yerkes’ Strong Views.
In his acceptance of Zhe Fusion nom-
ination for the supreme court, Hon,
Harman Yerkes thus farcibly writes:
“I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your favor of the 12th
inst. Informing me of my nomination
by the Union Party for the office of
justice of the supreme court of Penn-
sylvaiia,
“This nomination coming to me as
the unanimous expressio of confidence
from a conyention composed of repre.
sentative Republicans of the highest
terms of my acceptance of the nomina-
tion for the same office by the Demo-
cratic party.
you have named me {8 non-political,
and I would belle my record of 18 years |
| insult my supporters if,
upon the bench and would bexray and |
in the event |
of an election, I could degrade myself
by cherishing a partisan or political
purpose in the execution of any duty
or if I should stoop so
low as to allow myself or my office
to be used to the prejudice of or to the
favor of any party, class, interest,
enemy or friend,
“As a judicial
considered any
trade
friendshl
ing, I never will.
officer I never have
man's position, class,
occupation, circumstances,
ps or enmities, and, will
My only pledge is
that, if elected, I will devote all my
strength and ability to a faithful dis-
charge of the duties of my office. I
will obey and uphold the constitution,
I will endeavor to interpret the law
justly, relying upon its sound princi-
ples, following established rules, and
giving due weight to reasonable pre
cedents,
“Whatever opposition may be incited
against my candidacy by any class,
corporation, organization or individ-
uals, as a result of a strict adherence
In the past to these just rules of ju-
dicial duty and conduct, I shall observe
them. I have an abiding confidence
that the whole people of Pennsylvania,
realizing at this time as never before
the necessity of upholding the admin-
istration of the courts In promoting
law and order, will endorse her judi-
clary in every effort to maintain the
highest standard of duty and impar-
tiality,
“I accept your nomination upon the
assurance that the contest for my elec.
tion will be made not for partisan ade
vantage but In the {aierest of all Penne
sylvania,
“With great respect, I am,
“Your obedient servant,
or
God
-—
WEDDING AFTER 50 YEARS.
Romance of two Centuries Finds Happy
Outcome at Williamsport.
A romance that began over half a cen.
tury culminated Thursday, 24th, in the
marriage of John Ludwick, a wealthy
woolen mill man, of Ebensburg, Pa
and Mrs. Elizabeth Herkimer, of Will
jamsport.
As children they were playmates, and
later lovers, but they became estranged,
separated, and mated with others. Mrs
Herkimer Lecame a widow a number of
years ago. Two years ago Ludwig's
wife died and last summer he began the
correspondence that resulted in Thurs
day's wedding. Mr. Ludwig is 6g and
his bride 63.
The Herkimer family were residents of
Bellefonte for many years, after the
death of the hushand Adam Herkimer,
who followed the weaving trade and was
a much respected citizen, the family mov.
ed to Williamsport where they have
since resided.
TYRONE BANK CLERK CONFESSES.
Shortage of $12,000 Found While He
Was Away on His Vacation.
David M. Wolf, book keeper of the
First National bank, of Tyrone, Pa.
confessed last week to the embezzlement
of $12,000 of the banks funds. The
cashier of the bank discovered irregulari.
ties in Wolf's books while the latter was
away on his vacation amounting to the
sum named. He is bonded for $10,000 |
by the American Surety Co., New York.
The bank officials have taken no action
against him, Wolf is a native of Martins
burg, Blair county. suns aged about 31!
| years,
Dietz's Body Found.
Two bunters found the remains of Dr.
{Charles F. Dietz in Lycoming creek,
near Cogan Station, Saturday morning. |
The body was identified by papers found |
i on his person,
The supposition is that Dr. Deitz
{ boarded the Northern Central train the
night he disappeared, three weeks ago,
thinking he was on the train that goes to
Williamsport. Finding his mistake he
got off at Cogan Station and started to
walk back to Williamsport. In crossing
bridge No. § he was struck by a train
and thrown into the creék, as one of his
hips is badly bruised,
About two weeks ago a little girl play.
ing along the creek found a black derby
bat, which is supposed to have belonged
to the deceased.
Charges of Lying Preferred.
Charges of lying have been preferred
against Rev, Dr, 8. C. Swallow, editor of
the Pennsylvania Methodist and superin.
tendent of the M. E. book rooms, Harris.
burg. Rev, C.V. Hartzell is the accus-
er. Swallow is always in a peck of trou.
ble. Helis fearlesss and never hesitates
to speak bis mind, no matter where it
strikes!
Gur ue Yorethat is the most im.
portant to Time is short until
the election.
My election will not be |
a partisan victory. The office for which |
| exposing machine trickery.
| require much space to record in detail |
| Mr. Coray's work during the five terms
that he has faithfully served the peo |
“~
BELLEFONTE, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1901.
GOOD MAN FOR
STATE TREASURER
{One Whom Every "Good Citizen
Should Support
THE ISSUES
the Path of Duty
Private Record of the
Compared With Har-
Nominee
CORAY DEFINES
Points out
Public and
Candidate
ris, the Quay
And
Owing to some technicalities ra
a few Quavite dem crats it
assemble the Demo
at Harris
ts had rend-:
Sary to re
Committee,
the cx
the
as
that
Corav, for
ur
former vominalic
State Treasures
cratic State Ticket
the
that meeting.
nated Mr, Corsg
ble
off the
will
, Was
negiect ot few mem
Tuouesdarv's session
, And pow 11 |}
to keep his name
Ti
appear on the Union Party
for the Quay pr
Democratic ket
also
1 Ticket
At this time it | > at
tention
of the
wan's 10 oust the corrupt Quay machine
"Honest
by Honest Officials
brief the
for state treasurer
is well to give
to this candidate who is =»
support of every good citizen = ho
and belwvers in Government
The following is a
ketch of democratic rowines
Couay 1m
HON
Elisha A. Coray, Jr, is a native of
Bradford county, Pa, 43 years of age.
He has resided in Luzerne county, at
West Pittston, for many years past
After an academlie education, he
learned the printer's trade and be
came a reporter on the Pittston Even
ing Gazette, which he served accepia-
biy for six years. Taking an active
interest In politica, he became a mem.
ber of the Republican county commit.
tes, and was also chairman of the
legislative district committee. In 1888
Mr. Corny was slected to the legisla
ture and re-elected in 1890. Through
out both terms he was an intelligent
and faithful legis/ator, exerting his
{influence upon every occasion in favor
of honest and Jesirable legislation
and against everthing of a dishonest
character, no matter from what
source it came. After five years of
retirement from public life, during
which time Ye established himself in
the real estate business, Mr. Coray
was returaed to the legislature, and at
once (ook a leading position in the
house. In the senatorial contest of
1867 he opposed the candidacy of Mr.
Penrose, During the session Mr.
Coray consistently and earnestly de
fended the public treasury against all
kinds of selfish schemes and unjust
bilis. He was a thorn in the side of
the machine merabers whenever at-
tempts were made to secures illegal ex-
tra pay, through incidentals, special
expenses, etc. He continually called
attention to the pledges of the Re
ELISHA A
| publican state platforms with regard
to reform bills and endeavored to se
| eure & more efficient ballot law. Mr.
Coray was re-elected to the house, in
1808, and again in 1800, He opposed
Mr. Quay’'s reelection to the senate,
and during the last session was par
ticularly vigilant snd active in pro
tecting the public interests in every
possible way. All the iniquitous
measures that came before the house
he vigorously opposed. Upon many
occasions he called atfention to the
falsification of the vote, and several
times was threatened with personal
violence for the stand he took in thus
it would
ple at Harrisburg. No man in the |
| state has been more courageous in the |
| defense of the honor of the common
| wealth, and what he has done makes
| his
| state treasurer the legitimate culmi-
nomination as a candidate for
| nation of an honorable and useful pub
He career. A comparison of the
votes of Coray and Harris, the Quay
candidate for state treasurer, on lead.
ing measures, clearly shows who has
the largest claim upon public confi.
dence and support. The following
statement speaks for itself:
taburg Ripper ........ Ray
iiadeishia per “en
Hadeiphis Fi Court Nay
i} ralway Hanchise
ws Nay
000,000 Capitol bil. ..... NY
ing clerk hire al-
lowance nT Court
2. N
asses NK
Garner bit Yor ‘mine in y
spect
operators to
pay miners by ton, In.
stead of By car.........
Giving miners a check
Jalgnman at each col-
bb EEE ETE Sa
Yea
Yea
Sh ig Yea
com stores sut
oxintonce To Yea
thent to prevent mus
sling the
Bills créating heedless
courts in Northumber-
land and Montgomery
counties Nay
Coray bill revoke
state warrants for land
under gticams and
thus block the $00.00. -
conl grab Yea
The Guffey-lkeler Dal
lot Reform bill Yen
to
}
Coray Denounces Quayism.
of acceptance of the
n for state treas-
writes to the
n committee,
‘In his letter
| Union party nominatic
| urer, Hon, E. . KX
chairman of the notificatio
a8 follows
“Replyir
ng
ray
to your ter notifying me
of my selection by the recent conven
tion of the Uni arly as its candidate
for state treasurer, I desire to say the
nomination t the high
ated,
ect that revoit
ie acts of
& revolt of
ie citizens jealous of the honor
5 the revolt
goaded to
It is
hat writes
wiaims it
repudiates
is revolt
rcise of power
of attorney fo political party
by men who are without pride in its
traditions or to its principles
and tly humiliate it by
their it Is revoit against
consj ioot the assets of the
commonwealth, from the coin of the
treasnry to the coal in the bowels of
the earth. It is a revolt against legis-
lation to pinch the capitalist and rob
the laborer of the fruits of his toil.
It is revolt against t rchase and
sale a pevolt
against politic h.
“The machine fears this revolf. It
strives to bef “Yellow,”
it eries at the faithful press that turns
light upon its blackness. “Anarchy,”
shout the promoters of stuffed ballot
boxes and treasury looters at those
who strive to curb their lawlessness,
Btill the revolt spreads. Thousands of
reputable citizens, aforetime sturdy
sticklers for party regularity, ar join.
ing the forces of good government--
not that they love party regularity less,
but Aecency, the honor of the state,
and their own interests as taxpayers
more. The revolt is born of the hope
of better government in Pennsylvania,
It 1s rooted in righteousness. It must
win.
“Regarding the office of state tresh-
urer, I would suggest that it should
cease to be regarded as a “plum tree”
It should cease to be a receptacle for
padded pay rolls, or bonds of indem-
nity. It should not honor wouchers
for contingent expenses, unless specifi-
cally itemized. It should pay no offi.
cers except those elected or appointed
in pursuance of it should not
withhold payment of appropriations
for public schools or charitable insti-
tutions In the Interest of favorite
banks. Its transactions, its assets and
its accounts should be so open that any
citizen of the commonwealth, desiring
to do so, may be able to make himself
familiar with them.
“In brief, In connection with
state treasury and {ts
et
|
i follow the unspeakal
the ate legisiature.
patriot
of the commonwealt!
of long-suffering taxpayers,
desperation by thelr plunderers,
revolt against the i $
reform In (it: i wm, pre
from the stumg n
it in every
agaiust the f
It is tl
Tied 1 4
poist ical it
loyalty
who constan
practices.
iracies to
oO
he pu
It
the bene
of legislation. is
& On
we the issuos.
law
the
management
there should be the strictest compli |
ance with the requirements of the law
and the constitution—no secrets, no
mysteries, no bonuses or “rake-offs;”
no funds for speculators:
ing from the jurisdiction of the state,
And If elected state treasurer I pledge
myself to conduct the office in hare
mony with the alove Juggestions, n
Big Timber Deal.
The Cléarfield Raftsman’s Journal says
{after a vear's prospecting, estimating,
{ete., A. G. Graham, acting for the Sur.
| vey or Run Lumber company, of which
he is a member, closed the purchase of
{ all the timber on the 700 acres of the es-
tate of the late Dr. M. Stewart, of Burn.
side township, Centre county, near Pine
Glen. The heirs conveying this tract
are Patsey E. Stewart, widow ; William
Stewart, Seattle, Wash.; Dr. W. 8S. Stew.
art, Wilkesbarre, and D. G Stewart, Mo-
shannon. The consideration for the tim.
ber alone was $25,000, and the purchas.
ers have six years to remove the same.
There are 8,00,00 feet on this tract and
2,000,000 of loge will be cut and floated
this year. A. G. Graham and W, A.
Porter, ofthe company, were in Williams.
port last week and sold the output of the
entire tract to Elias Deemer. There will
be an immense lot of bark which will be
pealed next year,
College for Altoona.
It is understood at Altoona that the
proposed new United Heangelical col.
lege will be located ie that city, if resi
dents furnish a desirable site of about
20 acres and erect the building. Bater-
prising citizens have started at work to
secure enough funds to fulfill the re:
quirements. The Hvangelical church
agred to endow the institution sufficiently
to maintain it, .
HELP to get out the vote on Tuesday,
VARIETY OF
COUNTY NEWS|
Items of laterest Gathered From
All Sections.
SHORT AND TO THE POINT
What Transpired Worthy of Brief Men-
tion, the Past Week—News From
Over the County—For Hasty Read-
ers—A New Department.
We would like
all who have had good «
Messrs. Willi
Coburn, she
from
rops this season
A
pheasants
to have reports
Harter, of
the
am and
A twelve on
15th,
Grant Williams, of Sugar Valley, has
captured 22 coous and 2 opossums this
CRas0n .
The Howard
Spring Mill
re-open until
creamery station at
. 2 + ;
§ closed last week and will
not
Harry
bought and shipped 160
Spring
Schlegle, of Washingion, has
horses from Co-
burn station since Jan. 1st,
d that J. C. of Mi)
up his hardware business io
sai Smith, « iheim,
give
will
that place to travel for a large Chicago
paint house
A concert will be given in the Presby.
terian church at Lemont this Thursday
24th.
parts of the count:
evening, Oct They have musicians
from all v who contri.
bute their efforts.
Mis. George Mattern, of Benore,
stricken with paralysis on
was
Sunday even.
ing 12th,
«4 Pon
but had
She was comp ’etely paralyzed
recovered sufficiently to con-
verse with her family.
The marriage of Miss Leota Wilkinson,
of Poiters Milis, and Henry Spangler, of
Chicago, Iii, son of W. W. Spangler, of
Centre Hall, is informally announced to
take place this month.
Dr. Wm. G. Eisenhardt,
cated at Madisonburg since last March,
pulled up stakes and left for his native
city, Philadelphia, last week, where he
will practice his profession.
On Saturday evening, Oct. 26th, the
ladies of the Methodist church of Pleas.
aut Gap will bold a chicken and waffle
in the church at that place. The
be from 5 o'clock on as long
as it 1s patronized,
who was lo.
supper
supper will
W. Hav.
M E
occupied her husband's pulpit
13th, at this place.
Her text was "Am I My Brother's Keep-
er?’ says the Millheim Journal,
Mrs. Haven, wife of Rev. T.
en, of the Penns valley charge,
church,
on Sanday evening
Robert Hudson, who has conducted
the saddlery business for many years in
Philipsburg, has sold his business to
Waiter B. Gray, of that place. The lat.
ter will conduct it in conjunction with his
work asa traveling salesman in the same
line
A bear came within smelling distance |
of Miiesburg the other day, and next |
day some of the bear killers of this town |
and Milesburg, went to the mountain
near the latter place to have a “picnic”
| with bruia, but be hid to await the com-
no fear of |
attack; no occasion for seeking refuge |
behind statutes of limitation, or flee- |
ous furnaces throughout Blair and Centre |
{ counties.
ing of Roosevelt.
P. N. Hicks, an aged citizen of Hous-
ton township, died at the home of his
son Curtin, Saturday morning, from dis.
ease incident to old age.
engaged during his life at the vari
He 1s survived by a wife and
eight children.
3
:
i
| mony about Christmas,
Penn's Valley Lodge No. 276 of the 1.
0.0. FP,
one of the most elegant hall buildings in |
the county. The building, just finished,
will be dedicated with imposing cere-
The hall was
entirely paid for upon its completion.
The handsome new Baileyville gram.
mar school, just finished, will be dedicat.
ed Oct. 25th, under the direction of Su.
perintendent Gramley, with other speak-
ers, and good music. The building is a
one and a half story Gothic structure,
painted in white with a trimmiog of
green.
Considerable fear is entertained by
the people of Beech Creek, lest an epi.
demic of diphtheria break out. Five
cases have been reported thus far, one
of which resulted fatally. The public
schools have not been closed, but the
attendance has fallen off considerably.
All the rooms have been thoroughly dis.
infected.
An old man, who said his name was
Ratt, and that his home was at Dayton,
Ohio, is playing his little game through
the county. He for one week engaged
boarding with Mrs. Peter Confer, and the
day before the week had expired he said
he had business to transact at Beliefonte,
and left for parts unknown without pay-
ing his board. From what we can learn,
he was an inmatein the Soldiers’ Home
Mr. Hicks was |
of Pine Grove Mills, rejoices in |
VOL. 23, XO. 42.
FACT, FUN AND FANCY.
Bright Sparkling Paragraphs— Selected
and Original.
Quite a she -bang—a girl's frizzes.
“To beat the Dutch’ seems hard for
the English,
Carries things with a high band--the
poker player.
Most women regard bachelors as good
gone to waste,
funny that people go to the
salt ocean for fresh air,
The
plete without handcuffs,
The tig yrmer follows
of the uncom
arm of the law wouldn't be com-
ht.rope perfec one
mon walks of life.
+ shouldn't cripple a brewery,
still keep working
would
»f fo
would
The hops
A work on chiropody n't be of
much use without plenty « ot notes
We don’
who keeps a diary has for a dairy dia
White hair
if they might as well g
t see what use the dairy dame
ry.
s make some people feel as
ve right up and
dye.
There may be nosuch thing as a round
but walk around the
square, but we often
fquare
pt of
ilies are of
Some ‘aristocrats ouder
their
them.
A in the
house needn’t always dress up to receive
families than their
with a telephone
woman
callers
Corner Stone Laying.
Sunday afternoon the corner stone of
the new Petriken Hall, being erected by
the W. C. T. U., on High St, 1 be laid
with appropriate ceremonies. A choir
and orchestra will render some special
The following pastors will as.
Scripture Lesson—Rev. Brown
(Evang) ; prayer—Dr. Laurie; short ad.
dresses by Revs, Shriner and Holloway.
“laviog of the stone’ —by the Masonic
ceremony; “Placing of the Stone’ —by
the president of the W. C. T. U., Mrs.
john P. Harris. The box will contain a
sketch of the doner of the Jot, Miss Mollie
Petriken, dec’d., a list of all contributors
to the building ; copies of local papers
etc. Prayer by Perks and benedic.
tion by Rev, George I. Brown.
The building is being rapidly pushed
along and will be under roof before the
cold weather sets in. We have given de.
bu
ry]
wi
$elections.,
gist :
Rev.
scriptions of this building heretofore
can say again that it is 6ox122,
stories high, pressed brick with brown
stone trimmings. In addition to rooms
forthe W.C. T. U. and public library,
the upper portion will be finished so as
to provide desirable apartments for
| about fire families, the income of which
itis estimated will more than meet all
current ex peases.
wa So
four
Foot. Ball.
Saturday afternoon the Bellefonte
Academy foot ball team defeated the
| Williamsport High school at the fair
| grounds, this place, by a score of 13 to
0. The Williamsport boys were unfortu-
pate as Weiss had three ribs broken,
| Kline, shoulder blade broken iz two
| places and Campbell sustained internal
| injuries, How many of them sustained
| injuries and bruises that later may cause
| serious complications time alone will de-
| velop. This is foot ball, and the dangers
attending the game will never hinder
young men from playing. Boys are
bold, daring and fuil of surplus energy,
{ and foot ball heroes are ideals they ad.
| mire. The question of impaired health
or permanent injniies or deformities
| have no consideration at this period of
{ their lives,
The same day the Bellefonte High
{school defeated the Lock Haven High
| schoo!, at the latter place, by a score of
{11 t0 §.—
Opening Reception Y. M. C. A.
On Friday, Nov. 1st, the Young Men's
Christian Association rooms will be for.
mally opened. The building has been
thoroughly renovated and improved and
the lot in the rear has been nicely jeveled
and affords an excellent place for tennis,
basket -ball, hand ball, etc. From 2:3
until 10 p. m., music will be provided
and dainty refreshments will be served.
Everybody is invited to come and inspect
the building. Sunday, November 3rd,
in the afternoon a meeting for men only
will be beld, and in the evening the
churches will unite in mass meeting in
the interests of the Association. Mr. 8S.
M. Bard, of Harrisburg, Stale Secretary
ofthe Y. M. C. A, is expected to be
present and speak at both of the above
meetings ; place of which will be an.
aounced later,
Autumn Arbor Day.