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The Tyrone Herald. BY c. s. w. JONES.

TYRONE, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1001. THIRTY-FIFTH YEAR. IP LR Gossip of Importance and Interest From the National Capital, CUE BUDGET OF TIMELY TOPICS. The Herald's Special Correspondent at the National Capital Writes of the latest Absorbing Kveiits at Washington. Affairs-Political Forecast Washington, June 17th, President McKinley's cheerfulness tells the utory of Mrs.

McKinley's improved con- the J. M. MILKS. IMetl Ht His Home on Woodland Sunday Evening. J.

M. Miles died at his home, 1204 Woodland avenue, at twenty minutes past 9 o'clock Sunday evening, from a complication of diseases affecting the stomach and liver. He had been in ill health a number of years, biit had been able to do a moderate amount of work until recently. He had been confined to his bed since Thursday last. He was aged 68 years, 1 month and 13 days at death.

John Mitchell Miles was the son of William and Mary Miles, and was born at Heckley Furnace, Halfmoon town- Briefs of News of Real Importance, Loca 1 ship. Centre county, on the 3d of May, ciition even better than the assurances of her physicians. He now works in his office. The cordial response of the country to his announcement that he -would not be a candidate for ft third term has also artderl to his cheerfulness. Letters of congratulation are still pouring into the White House by every mail.

He had a a long conference, with Minister Conger, the first he has had since Mr. Conger's return from China on Chinese affairs, which Mr. Conger thinks will now steadily improve. Mr. Conger expects to start on his return to China uext month.

He predicts that American commerce with China will greatly increase. President McKinley has reappointed Gov. Ote.ro of New Mexico, and U. S. Marshal Foraker.

Mr. Foraker who is a brother of Senator Foraker, has been Marshall of the territory for several terms. Speaking of those appointments, delegate Rodey, of New Mexico, said they were entirely satisfactory. He added that he did not expect Gov. Otero to serve out the term of four years, because New Mexico would be a state in less time than that.

Senator Burrows, of is a advocate the election of Senators by direct vote, and as he will be chairman of the Senate committee on Privilegs and Elections, he will be in a position to help along anything looking towards a constitutional amendment providing therefore. He said: "I appreciate the nifficnlty of securing an amendment to the Constitution, but when you remember that no less than thirty-five states have expressed their approval, I am encouraged to believe that even an amendment to the Constitution is not beyond the range of possibility." Senator Burrows will propose a constitutional amendment to prevent any state being deprived of part of its representation in the Senate, by providing that whenever a legislature fails to elect a Senator, the governor of the state shall crder an election by the people to fill the vacancy. Senator Burrows said: In framing the Constitution the fathers arranged that if there should be vacancy in the House of Representatives an election should be held for a member. They also provided that if the electoral college failed to elect a president, that duty should devolve upon the House of Representatives. It did not apparently occur to them that a legislature might fail to elect a Senator, so they did not provide for that contingency.

My plan simply remedies that oversight." Senator Allison, who has been one of the leaders of the Republican party longer than any man in public life, always has an attentive audience when he talks. Asked who would be the Republican candidate for president, he said: "It would take a wiser man than Solomon to predict what will happen in the ae-xt three years, and upon the things that will happen will largely, if not entirely, depend the action of the convention." Asked whether he would accept the nomination, he replied: "No; I would be seventy-five when the convention met. I will stand aside and see the younger men struggle for the honor. It is a great honor, and it will be a great man who can equal the wonderful record which President McKinley has made." Of the acceptance of the Platt ameud- ment.without conditions, by the Cubans, Senator Allison said: "It is satisfactory not only for us but for the Cubans. The Platt amendment, adopted though it was in the hurry and rush of the closing hours of Congress, was drawn with remarkable skill and wisdom.

Each word in its various sections seems to have been carefully selected and the whole document could not be improved upon. In course of time the Cubans will undoubtedly have a government worthy of the name, but, in my opinion, they will continue to rely upon the U. B. They will have to do so." Of the general condition of the country Senator Allison said: "I have no donbt that prosperity has come to stay. There will be periods of depression, but on the whole, the general tendency will be a larger detelopment of oar resources, and consequently a continuation of prosperous times." 1888.

He removed with his parents to Birmingham, and not long after in April of the year 1854 the family re- HAPPENINGS IN THE VICINITY moved to Tyrone, and this has ever since been their home. William Miles died in August of the same year he came to Tyrone, and Mrs. Mary Miles died here twelve years ago. On the 24th of February, 1864, J. Miles and Miss Martha Stonebraker were married at Altoona, Mr.

Miles being a soldier in the civil war at the time, and home on veteran furlough. Ten children were born to the union, two of whom are dead, and those who with their mother survive are Harvey M. and Albert H. Miles, Mrs. Harry Stonebraker and Mrs.

David Silknitter all of Tyrone, and Charles John Harry G. and Mary Miles, all at the family home. Four sisters and two brothers also survive, viz Mrs. Nancy H. Henry, of Kittauning, Mrs.

Frank Moulton, of Cripple Creek, Colorado Mrs. Catharine Graftius, Mrs. Penina Symington, W. W. and C.

H. Miles, of Tyrone. Deceased enlisted in Company One Hundred and Tenth Fenuyslvania Volunteer infantry, October 24, iBOl, and was discharged on the 28th of June, 1865 at the close of the war, and had been a member of Post 172 G. A. since August 10, He was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Tyrone, but had worshipped at the Columbia avenue M.

E. church the past six or seven years. He was a painter by trade, and during all hie long residence in Tyrone engaged in that business. He was an exceptionally quiet man, but no less earnest in his religious professions and in the discharge of every duty of life. He had many true friends and was the friend of many in return.

The funeral of the late J. M. Miles occurred Wednesday, a large train of vehicles following the remains to the cemetery where the G. A. R.

ceremony was performed. At the home Revs. J. D. W.

Denver and John A. Wood Jr. conducted the services. Tyrone Mirrored in a Column of of t.l>e Kr.nl Tov ill the Gathered lor the Bone.lit ul Harold Keiuleni. Cards are out announcing the ap preaching marriage of J.

W. McKinney of Tj rone, and Miss Lydia Cox.of North wood, which will occur on the 20th inst The small boy and the little girl are just now happy because two shows are billed for Tyrone, and not a few who are full grown are itching to see the dog and ponies and elephants and things. THK ENDEAVOR CONVENTION. The Eleventh Annual Meeting Concluded at Hollidaysburg Friday. The eleventh annual convention of the Blair County Christian Endeavor Union opened auspiciously in the Baptist church at Hollidaysburg Thursday even ing of last week before a fair audience.

The opening praise service was conduct ed by T. H. Suckling, of Hollidaysburg. and at its close the male quartette of the Second United Brethren church of Altoona rendered a pleasing selection, hat Will Your Harvest Be In the absence of the pastor, Rev. W.

M. Ryan the president of the entertaining ciety, Miss Gertrude Ryau, made the ad- ressjof welcome, which was excellent; it proved Miss Ryan to be a public speaker of more than ordinary ability. Thecon- vention was favored with an address by G-eorge McDonald, of Altoona, former state secretary, who spoke earnestly on Items of Interest to Readers the Herald, of PEOPLE COMING AND GOING. The special committee appointed to I the subject, Backward and secure a pound in which to pen cattle Looking Forward," at the conclusion of found on the streets in violation of ordinance, has secured a place at 226 East Tenth street, and three cows are now confined therein. Robert M.

Bailey, of Williamsport, was overcome Sunday evening with a stroke of paralysis which affected his left side. While he is now confined to bed it is hoped that within a couple weeks he may again be about his duties. Captain F. M. Ott and Second Lieutenant J.

M. Major were re-elected to their respective positions in the Governor's Troop at Harrisburg Tuesday evening of last week. Captain Ott had no opposition, and received the most hearty and unanimous vote of his command. Lieutenant Major had an opponent iu the person of Sergeant Jonas K. Reist, Major receiving votes and Reist 8.

Look carefully at your cash before dropping it in the slot machine. At the Altoona passenger station the other SILVER Uirkhon tiiul Wite Celebrate tin' Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Their Marriage. Saturday last John Dickson and wife celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage at their home near "Skelp" in Sinking Valley. There were present to join iu the festivities almost a half hundred people, among the number being Dr. and Mrs.

C. M. Ewing, Adam L. Dickson and wife, and Misses Elsie and Annie Templeton, of Tyrone. The others were relatives of Mr.

and Mrs. Dicksou and other friends, of Sinking Valley and the Birmingham community, Rev. M. L. Lewis, of Arch Spring, and Mr.

and Mrs. George Dickson of Warriorsuiark townsh being among the number. The home was neatly decorated with fern, laurel, flowers, for the occasion, and all things were as merry as the original wedding bells. An elaborate dinner was served at noon, an abundance of turkey leading the way on the fine menu. There were many presents of silverware and coin and other valuable articles.

In short, it was a big party and everybody present enjoyed it greatly. John Dickson and Miss Auuie Parks were married in Huntingdon county on the loth of June, J87ti. Most of their lives since then has been spent in Sinking Valley. They are the parents of two daughters and three sons, one son being married. When the party dissolved during the afternoon many were the warm congratulations and good wishes for continued good health, long life and much prosperity for the host and hostess of the joyous occasion.

evening a woman put a $5 gold piece in the penny-in-the-slot weighing machine in mistake for a ceut. After considerable hunting around, the janitor, who carries the key to the was found and the gold piece recovered, the i lady depositing a cent instead of the coin of larger denomination. Says an exchange Boys with hats on the back of their heads, and long hair hanging down over their top-face, with smutty words and cigarettes in their months, are cheaper than old shoes one wants them at any price. Men will not employ them, girls will not marry them they are not worth keeping, and they will not keep themselves. If any one of them reads this description let, him look at the mirror, and then do what his conscience tells him to do.

A despatch from Fiudlay, Ohio, to the Toledo News states The little IJ- year-old son of H. J. Minnich, a bank bookkeeper, while playing in front of the Miunich dwelling was approached by a rough boy and kicked in the head. The little fellow is suffering from concussion of the brain and is in a very serious condition. When the mother ran to him on the lawn, blood was streaming from his ears and mouth.

The identity of the young ruffian can not be learned, although the police are working on the case." Mr. Minnich was until recently instructor in the commercial department of the Tyrone public schools. A birthday anniversary surprise party occurred at the home of Andrew B. which the male quartet delighted the audience with a selection Co-anty for Christ King." Rev. R.

B. Beattte. of the Broad Avenue Presbyterian church, of Altoona, gave an. address of eloquence and power upon the theme, "Successful Christian After the -opening at the Friday morning session Miss Mxy Smith, the treasurer, presented a report showing a in her hankie of $64.90. Secretary Davis stated that only thirty-two societies had responded to his requests for offerings.

H. A. Davis talked briefly on ithe subject "The Pledge," "What a Pledged Life Signify" was dis- 'Cussed by J. J. Irviu.

scheduled for a number of -other subjects were absent. Rev. S. Hough, of the Second nited Brethren church, of Altoona, spoke on the subject, "What is the 'Christiou Endeavor Society Doing for the Church Rev. W.

W. Anstadt also spoke on the subject. Pertaining to the Travelling in Tyrone and in the Where People are Travelling. Wallace Clearfield, Sundayed in Tyrone. W.

T. Charles was a Pittsburg guest on Svinday. Miss Verna Hamer is visiting Miss Mary Robinson, at Bolivar. Mrs. James 0.

Noll, of Milesburg, is the guest of relatives in Tyrone. Dr. J. W. Dunwiddie was a guest from Philipsburg Wednesday evening.

Miss Emma Davis returned to Altoona Saturday from a social visit in Tyrone. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trout have returned from a pleasure trip to eastern cities. Miss Eliza Borst returned Saturday evening from Altoona, where she spent last week.

Miss Roberta Barr has her friend, Miss Carrie Sims, of Frankfort, Indiana, for a guest. Horatio Ray, a student at State College, returned home Friday for the vacation period. Miss Annie Henry, of Water Street, is are glad to note that he is regaining his health. Thomas H. Murray of Clear field, was a Thursday business visitor in town.

Miss Nina Caldwell, of West Wash- ngton avenue, visited at Clearfield on Thursday. Miss Carrie Squires, of Philipsburg, is spending a season with Tyrone and Altoona friends. Rev. H. G.

Finuey, of Williamsport, was a transient sojourner in Tyrone on Friday afternoon. L. T. Eddy, of Milesburg, spent a part of the afternoon Tuesday in Tyrone on his way to Pittsburg. Thomas W.

Fisher is home from Princeton college where he has been a student for two seasons. Isaac Reese, of eu route to visit business interests at Retort, tarried in Tyrone Thursday night. C. B. Wingate aiul family departed Friday to visit his sister.

Mrs. H. Howe, at Old Point Comfort, Virginia. Miss Martha La Porte has returned home from Summit, New Jersey, to spend the summer vacation season. Mrs.

E. J. Kennedy and little daughters left yesterday for two weeks'R visit to Newport, and vicinity. H. S.

Swartz, of Harrisburg, is stopping a short time with his sisters, on Columbia avenue, en route to Pittsburg Miss Mary Heury, of Logan avenue, has gone to her parents' home, near Pennsylvania Furnace, to spend two MUMS Grace and Heater Paries, daogbten of Rev. and Mrs. J.R. Davies, of Philadelphia, reached Tyrone Monday evening to visit friends. They are BOW gneiU of.Mn.

Harriet MoOamaut and family on West Washington avenue. Gentry Fftinoiii The famous, original Gentry Shows, composed of the largest herds of some dogs, intelligent ponies, comical monkeys and sagacious baby elephants, ever seen, will toon visit Tyrone. The exhibition this season in nearly twice as large as on its former visits here, and it is now classed as the largest, well at the best show of its. kind in the world. In fact the Gentry Brothers have a monopoly on this sort of entertainment.

This is the fifteenth year of the attraction's continued prosperity, and in reconstructed form it is vastly superior in many The show will exhibit in Tyrone afternoon and night, in rear of academy of music, Thonday, Jnne 20. Strnble, 1001 West Fourteenth streets Saturday evening. The affair was iu honor of Mrs. Struble but it was not made public just what anniversary of her birth was being celebrated. There were a number of friends from Centre County present and a number also from this in all a gathering sufficient to nil the home.

A lunch was served, and a real pleasant evening spent by those present. The party was a complete surprise upon Mrs. Struble, but no less pleasant. A Birtliday Party. Saturday evening the home of Mr.

and Mrs. J. A. Louden, of Sinking Valley, was the scene of a pleasant gathering of young people, the event being in honor of the birthday anniversarv of their sou, J. Blaine Louden.

The inclement weather prevented many more from being there, but did not mar the happiness of those present, which numbered about thirty, including guests from Tyrone, Altooua and Sinking Valley, A delightful evening was spent in games and music, after which elegant refreshments were served. The evening passed too rapidly, for the party had to adjourn at midnight in order not to encroach upon the Sabbath. After wishing the hosts many happy returns of the anniversary all departed for their homes feeling that the evening's entertainment could not have been surpassed. On the return trip, owing to the intense darkness, the tongue of one vehicle was broken, and a buggy was upset, throwing the occupants out, but fortunately no one was injured. Another buggy reached At the afternoon session after devotional service, Jiev.

W. VV. Williamson delivered the convention sermon, taking his text from Daniel 6, xxi: then, Daniel knew that the writing was sigued. he went into his house and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God. as he did aforetime.

Then these men found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God" Dr. Rhodes, of Altoona, spoke briefly on The Missionary Work of the Christian Endeavor 1 Rev. P. H. Lynch of the Memorial Baptist church, of the Mountain City, talked about the Christian as a soul saver.

The session closed with the answering of some queries deposited in question drawer. The evening session opened with a praise service, which was followed by a talk on the saloon by Rev. R. A. Hutch- iuson, who last year championed the temperance cause and made the crusade against illegal liquor selling.

The Yonng Men's Christian association quartet, of Altoona, then sang a selection, and Rev. Dr. L. C. Barnes, of Pittsburg, made an earnest address, during the course of which he said "A society is no Christian Endeavor society until has a pledge.

In the name of science the physical expression will produce emotion. The tougne and soul are tied together; a loose tongue will destroy a soul. Confession with the mouth will save a lost After this the convention closed, the place for next meeting not being definitely fixed. MRS. WILLIAM PVOSS UEAO.

Suct'iitnliK to a Complication of at Her Home at Mill. Mrs. M. Lulu Fuoss, wife of William Fuoss, died at her home near Tiptou at 6.45 o'clock Tuesday morning. Several weeks ago she suffered an attack of typhoid fever, and though the fever passed away it led to a complication of ailments which finally resulted fatally.

The deceased was born October 10, 1857, and her age at death was years, 8 mouths and 8 days. She had been a church member since 1880, in the Methodist communion until her marriage when she joined her husband in mem- into a fence, but at last all borne safely. bership iu the Presbyterian church. Her pastor, Rev. J.

H. Mathers D. of Bell wood, will conduct the funeral services at the home of Mrs. Annie Fuoss at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, after which the remains will be brought to Tyrone cemetery for interment. Mrs.

Fuoss is survived by her husband and three sons. The children are G. Ermine, aged 10; Leonard Lee, aged and William Robert, aged 6. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Sylvester Ermine, of near Tipton, who aleo survive her, along with her three brothers, John H. Ermine, of near Tipton; Thomas F. Ermine, of Tyrone; and W. M. Ermine, of Bellwood.

visiting at the home of J. Lnden Henry, 4 on Jefferson avenue. Miss Mary Geist, of Uniouville, is visiting her friends Misses Jennie and Ella McCann, af Lincoln avenue. Mrs. Emma Lebkicher and daughter Nellie, of Beliefonte, are visiting at the home of D.

R. Lebkicher and family. Miss Esther Hershberger, of Pitcairn, is visiting her brother, W. H. Herth- berger, and family, on Logan avenue.

Mrs. James B. Grazier and daughters, Margaret and Sarah, went to Steelton Thursday to visit friends about ten days. J. Gemmill Cresswell and two daughters, of Petersburg, spent Wednesday afternoon in town socially with friends.

Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Ross have returned from a'visit to friends at Johnstown and other points west of the mountains.

Rev. A. J. Weisley left Londay for Lafayette college, Easton, where he participates in the commencement exercises. Mrs.

Samuel Graham and son Samuel, came home Saturday from a visit to Mrs. Graham's parental home at Camrleii, Delaware. Mrs. J. B.

Lincoln and little daughter, of Renovo, are being entertained at the Ward House by Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Templeton.

Lou W. Mattern, of Baltimore, en- route to see home friends at Warriors- mark, spent Monday night in town, the guest of J. W. Reiley. Charles A.

Piper has returned home from Dickinson college, Carlisle, which he left with honorable mention as a full fledged attorney at law. Miss Jennie Shildt, of Lincoln avenue left this afternoon for Pittsbnrg. She will remain several weeks visiting friends in the smoky city. Mr. and Mrs.

T. Warren and Tittle daughter, of Pratt, Kansas, are guests at the home of the former's parents, Rev. and Mrs. George Warren, on Lincoln avenue. Burgess E.

J. Pruner was at Harrisburg Saturday in attendance at the funeral of the late Harry P. Dunbar, who was trainmaster for the P. R. R.

at that city. Mrs. William Albertson spent Sunday in Tyrone with her cousin, Mrs. H. C.

Brooks, while on the way from Mechan- icsbnrg to her home at New Philadelphia, Ohio. Mrs. Margaret Harper, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. J. A- Atlee, d( parted Tuesda afternoon to speudy some time with her daughter Mrs.

T. J. Cnt- ler at Windber. H. A.

Waite, who has been a teacher in the Tyrone public schools for some yean past, has withdrawn from the profession of teaching and has accepted a position as a traveling salesman for a Chicago manufacturing firm. J. Tolbert Harris and Harry Yon left last week for Buffalo, the moat attractive city on the continent now. days. Dr.

John A. Bouse, of Chambersburg, came to Tyrone today and is a guest of his brother, W. A. Bonse, on Jefferson avenue. Mrs.

Charles Hancock and littl daughter left Friday morning for a visit to Tyrone and Ledger. Robert Koous and Joseph Lytle are visitors at the home of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller at Pittsburg. Harry, William and Miss Lou Lloyd, of Philipsburg, are guests at the home of Wm.

E. Tyson and family on Cameron avenue. Mr. and Mrs. C.

F. York, of War- Andrew Haagen, whoee were the railroad at the Tyrone Iron worki about noon Monday, was taken to Altoona on the afternoon train at $.40 o'clock, the intention being to him in the hospital, but he died belpre the train entered the Altoona They will we the great Pan-American exposition and possibly locate in the Bison city permanently. Mrs. W. H.

Scullin and children, Virginia and Robert, returned Saturday evening from their two weeks' visit at Baltimore. Mr. Scnllin returned also from hit ocean trip to Beaton, accompanying his family from Harrisbnrg. Riley Pratt of Unuumlle, greeted hit friends in Tyrone Friday for the first time since his prolonged illneei. Mr.

Pratt in a ftw months lost more than a fourth of his entire weight. We riorsmark, were social guests Thursday from a visit to the "Farm School" at State College. Albert McDonald, of St. Clair. Colorado, reached Tyrone Friday an is a guest of his sister, Mrs.

A. J. Weisley, on Logan avenue. Mr. and Mrs.

John A. Haupt and children departed "Friday for a two weeks' visit with relatives at Philadelphia and Marlsboro, N. H. Miss Sarah Gingrich, of 1822 Logan avenue, left Saturday for Woodand to spend Sunday with her brother, ex-sheriff David Gingrich. Mrs.Charles Williams and little daughter, after a visit to relatives in Tyrone, have gone to Braddock, where Mr.

Williams is already Ledger. Miss Isabel Smith left Friday for Chicago and Freeport, 111., where she will spend the summer. Shu will return to Tyrone to reopen her kindergarten in September. Mrs. J.

P. Lyon and little daughter, of Pennsylvania Furnace, were in this place yesterday, going to Belief onte to visit. Mr. Lyon accompanied them this far on their joxirney. Miss Belle Harper, who had been guest with her grandmother, Mrs.

Mararet Harper, and other Tyrone friends, left Saturday afternoon to visit at Granville, MifHiu country. Misses Mabel Crawford and Ada Wcorleu came home last week from State College where four days socially were spent at the closing assemblies and ises at the college. Mrs. Wm. Semple left yesterday afternoon for her home at Pittsburg.

Mrs. Semple has been the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. C.

Bceoking on South Logan avenue for two weeks. Mrs. G. W. Sherrick and Mrs.

W. W. Rymer went to Johnstown yester'y to attend the annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the Allegheny conference, United Brethren church. Miss Elizabeth Sholly has returned from a pleasant sojourn of six weeks with friends at Bethlehem, Alleutown, Lebanon, Philadelphia and New York. During her absence she attended commencement exercises at her alma mater, the JBishopthorpe Seminary at Bethlehem.

Mrs. George W. Lyon and George B. Porter, of Tyrone; Mrs. A.

8. Laudis and daughter Helen, of Hollidaysburg, and Miss Vivian Oonway, of Wilson college, were guests of Hon. H. J. McAteer on Friday.

The party made their first trip over the new road and were very much delighted with the beautiful scenery along the banks of the "Blue Juui- ata," where they badspent many happy on picnic Correspondence..