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THE GnlEITE Is seven BEDFORD them all. If it isn't in The Gazette It didn't happen. VOL. 95. BEDFORD, FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 1900.

ESTABLISHED IN 1805. EIGHTH REUNION Of the Bedford County Veteran Association A Addrtiwof Welcome Made By Frof. B. L. Jtlnehart and the Reaponse By Rev.

W. K. Whitney--Officer! Elected. The eighth annual reunion of the Bedford County Veteran association was held at Everett on Wednesday. This place, once a Bloody was the centre of attraction for the eastern part of county.

In the Providence township i sent so many soldiers to the civil war they turned out to a man. Ray's Hill G. A. R. Post, the largest organization of the kind in the county, together with the order of Sons of Veterans, were conspicuous among the organizations present.

This alone is sufficient to show the loyalty of the eastern part of our county to our country and a renewing of those ties formed while marching side by side during the civil war. Soldiers were there from every part of Bedford county and from Huntingdon and Fulton. On this occasion, seemingly, the people lay aside the cares of the day and hurry to the spot -where the soldiers are encamped with the hope that they may catch the inspiration of the hour and have an opportunity to follow those battle-scarred veterans through the hardships of a soldier's life in war or to listen to some anecdote in order that they may better appreciate the history made by that four years' struggle. At half past one o'clock the Grand Army of the Republic, headed by a drum corps, marched to Firemen's Hall, where the exercises were held. The association was called to order by Capt.

Isaiah Conley, of Schellsburg, president of the organization, who stated that a book would be passed among the soldiers present for them to record their names and that an effort will be made to get a list of all the old soldiers of the county. The national hymn, "America," was then sung, after which the chaplain, Rev. W. R. Whitney, offered a prayer.

The address of welcome, on behalf of Josiah Baughman Post, G. A. was made by Prof. H. L.

Rinehart, principal of the Everett schools, and was responded to by Rev. W. R. Whitney, of Huntinifdon county. The Everett Male Quartetsang Hurrah," after which Miss Letitia Whitney, daughter of Rev.

W. R. Whitney, gave a very pleasant and entertaining recitation relating incidents of the civil war. Judge J. H.

Longenecker, of Bedford, made an interesting address. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year President, Job M. Everett; vice president, J. S. Biddle, of Loysburg; secretary, Robert C.

Smith, of Point; treasurer, W. B. Filler, of Rainsburg; chaplain, Rev. W. R.

Whitney, of Huntingdon county. The place of meeting for next year was left to the executive committee and will be announced later. The Glorious fourth. Big red, white and blue posters inviting the people of Bedford county to join with the citizens of Bedford bor ougb in an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration were put up this week. The size of the bills is an index of the earnestness of the invitation and the color an evidence of its warmth and cordiality.

Surely such an invitation should bring a large crowd to the historic old town on the glorious Fourth. The programme of the day's exercises includes a grand street parade at p. m. by the fire company, headed by the Cessna band, hose race, climbing greased pole, sack race, wheelbarrow race, applebutter contest, greased pig contest, pitching horseshoes, foot races, egg race. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each contest.

In the evening there will be a drill by the fire company and a display of fireworks. Ice cream, cake and lemonade will be served on the public COUNTY CONVENTION, Call For Animal Meeting or Bedford Democrats July 31. In compliance with the usages and rules of the Democratic party of Bedford county and by direction of the Democratic county committee, a Democratic county convention is hereby called to meet in the court house at Bedford on Tuesday, the 31st day of July, 1900, at one o'clock p. for the purpose of instructing for a candidate for congress, and nominating a county ticket for the following offices: Two persons for the legislature; one for associate judge; one for director of the poor and one for jury commissioner. Each election district in the county is entitled to one delegate for every fifty Democratic votes or fractional part thereof polled at the last guber- LOYAL EPIRTH1S Hold natorial election, viz: Bedford borough, E.

Bedford borough, W. Bedford township Bloomfleld Broad Top Coaldale Coleram Cumberland Valley Everett Harrison Hopewell borough Hopewell township Hyndman Juniata Kimmell King Liberty Lincoln Londonderry Mann Mann's Choice Monroe Kapler New Paris Pleasantville Providence East Providence West Rainsbnrg Saxton Schellsburg Delegates. Snake Spring Southampton No. 1, Southampton No. 3 St.

Claimville Bt. Clair East St. Clair West Union Woodbury borough Woodbury township Woodbury South The election of delegates to the square, place. where the contests will take Let everybody put aside all business cares and enjoy the ul Independence Day. Wills Recently Filed.

Mrs. Esther Breidenthal, late of Woodbury township, directs her executors to sell all of her real estate and personal property and divide the proceeds equally among her children Irving G. and William H. Breidenthal are appointed executors. David Calhoun, late of West Providence township, bequeaths to his wife the real estate on which he resided at the time the will was made.

She is to have the privilege of selling the farm at any time. After her death, or if she should sell the farm during her lifetime, the proceeds are to be divided among testator's heirs, as follows To John H. Calhoun, So; to Stella and Edward, minor heirs of A. J. the share of the said A.

J. Calhoun; the balance is to be equally divided among the rest of the children. To his son Franklin he gives the farm in East Providence township on which he resides. Some personal property which belonged to Ellen Calhoun is to be equally divided among his daughters. Mrs.

Lucinda Calhoun is appointed executrix. Deeds Recently Recorded. Jonah J. Reid to Julia Ann Foreman, lot in Liberty township; consideration 8123. George W.

Fleegle to Charles C. Dunlop, 2 lots in Hyndman; consideration 81,000. Bedford Cemetery association to Daniel W. Beam, lot in Bedford township; consideration 812. Thomas Burket to George Wright, tract in Kimmell township; consideration 8425.

Thomas Burket to John A. Finnegan. 33 acres in Kimmell township; consideration 8350. Charles Cottle to Louemma J. Hughes, lot in Harrison village; consideration 3500.

county convention will be held in the several boroughs and townships at the usual places for holding elections on Saturday, the 28th day of July, except in South Woodbury township, which will be held on Friday, July 27th. Said elections to be open from two to six p. m. The member of the county committee residing in each election district is especially enjoined to appoint three Democrats, to be sworn or affirmed ac cording to law, to hold the election in his district and to see that the election is properly conducted under the rules of the Democratic party. The election officers can swear themselves as election boards are usually sworn.

Democrats are asked to give careful attention to the selection of an active, energetic and influential Democrat in each election district to serve for one year as a member of the Democratic county committee. The present county committeemen, charged with the holding of elections under this call, are as follows Bedford borough, E. Frank Brightbill. Bedford borough, W. Jacob Bowser.

Bedford township, Harry C. Smith. Bloomfleld, John H. Shaefer. Broap Top, James L.

Tenloy. Coaldale, John U. Nicholson. Coleram, A. A.

Diehl. Cumberland Valley, W.H Rose. Everett, G. L. Hollmger.

Harrison, J. P. Shoemaker, Hopewell borough, Dr. F. S.

Campbell. Hopewell township, Jacob E. Kitchey, Hvndman, Harry W. Miller. Juniata, "VV illiam Sarber.

Kimmell, JacobEicher. King, 6. Frank Beegle. Liberty, James Rhodes. Lincoln, Isaac A.

Mickle. Londonderry, Aaron Luman. Mann, (Jeorge E. Morse. Mann's Choice, John T.

Miller. Monroe, David Barkman. Napier, John P. Lehman. New Paris, S.

H. Mickel. Pleasantville, A. M. Bowen.

Providence East, Joseph H. Van Horn. Providence West, Emanuel M. Kooutz. Rainsburg, Dr.

John G. Candler. Saiton, J. W. Huff.

Schellsburg, C. B. CiUp Snake Spring, B. F. Beegle.

Southampton No. 3, Elza MeElfish. Southampton No. 1, F. Hillery Donahoe.

St. Clairsville, A. S. Cobler. St Clair East, Joseph H.

Griffith. St. Clair West, J. H. Claycomb.

Union, Jeremiah Weyant. Woodbury borough, H. W. Oellig. Woodbury township, C.

B. Hetnck. Woodbury South, C. W. Dittmar.

If the member of the county committee in any district is now absent from the district and is likely to be absent at the time of the primary election notice should be given to the chairman of ttie county committee at once, so that the vacancy can be properly filled. The members of the county committee shall give due and general notice in their districts of the time and place for holding tho delegate election. E. F. KERR, Chairman Democratic County Commit tee.

a Profitable Convention Bedford, In INTERESTING SESSIONS. Tenth Annual Meeting of the Jnnlata District Epworth League of. the Methodist Episcopal Church. Court Proceedings. Argument court convened on Situr- day, June 10, at 1:30 p.

in pursuance to adjournment. All of the judges were present. B. F. Elchelberger's liquor license was transferred to J.

Edward Evans. Petition of Nellie, John, Adam Emma V. and Archie N. Faupel, minor children of Henry Faupel, late of Mann's Choice, for the appointment of a guardian was read, stating that Jacob Chamberlain, who had been appointed, refused to serve and the court appointed Augustus H. Fauple, guardian of the above five minors; bond in 8300, to be approved by the clerk.

Ex-No. 29, April term, 1900 Mintie Hardinger's use vs. Filler A. Zembower petition of sheriff to determine the ownership of property levied upon, filed and rule at bar granted, returnable July 9, 1900. M.

H. Kramer was appointed burgess of Hyndman borough. Bond of John N. Imler, tax collector of West St. Clair township, filed and approved.

Bond of H. Walter, tax collector of Kimmell township, filed and approved. Court adjourned until July 9,1900, at 10 a. Estate of Solomon H. Richey, deceased, proof of notice of publication and decree of court ordering letters of administration to George W.

Richey, filed and approved. On Tuesday and Wednesday the tenth annual convention of the Juniata District Epworth League was held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Bedford. About seventy-five delegates, includ- iog pastors and visitors from a distance, were in attendance, all of whom seemed to have come for a purpose, and that for the better equipment for their work in the inspiration to be derived from mutual help and encouragement through varied experiences. A committee of energetic Junior and Senior Epworthians met the delegates at the station, from which they repaired to the church, where there was an assignment to homes. Promptly at 2 o'clock the convention proper was called to order, with Rev.

J. R. Dunkerly, of Huntingdon, presiding. J. T.

Painter, of Hopewell, acted as recording secretary. The church was tastefully decorated with palms, ferns and cut lowers, which tended much toward making the church homelike and the delegates feel their coming was anticipated with pleasure by the local chapter With spirited music, under the direction of Prof. Conn, of Spruce Hill, with Miss Lulu Hartley at the organ, the convention opened with prayer by Hev. W. J.

Sheaffer, of Three Springs. Throughout the seasons of prayer during the entire sessions the hearty "Amens" were not an unusual occurrence and the spirit of power was manifest. Following the opening devotional exercises, conducted by Rev. F. E.

Purcell, of Wolfsburg--which service consisted in scriptural reading, prayer and singing--organization was effected and committees on nominations and credentials were appointed, Rev, E. AI. Stevens being appointed chairman of the former and Rev. W. C.

Charlton of the latter. To tell all of the good things said and done would be impossible in so limited a space, but be it said to the credit of all participants no inferior grade of work, either written or spoken, was manifest, but all papers read showed careful preparation and were most practical. In thb absence of X. C. Beck, of Huntingdon, Miss Hooper substituted by reading a paper on the topic, "What can I do to make the convention a success and how can I get the best personal results The writer advised laymen to depend more upon themselves than upon the ministers in convention work.

"The great need is a little faith in a great God." Too much self-dependence rather than dependence on the Higher power. Take home suggestions. Discuss failures as well as successes, as they are often a blessing in disguise. Burdens often become pinions. Best results come from regular attendance at meetings.

"Look up" to see opportunities, Q. After singing, G. B. Keim, of Lewistown, ably discussed the subject, "Living our motto, 1 laying special stress upon personal experience as the best teacher; testimony in League; Golden Rule practice in oui 1 every day living; Holy Ghost power necessary in lifting up the fallen." Following the foregoing subjects there was a free interchange of thought on the convention work general and the subject was introduced by Rev. Dr.

Hinkle, of Everett, who resolved the question into, "What can I get versus what can I give?" In few words he showed that convention was not theory work, but intended to be a revelation of experiences. The speaker encouraged the discouraged one to tell his story, assuring them their experience would be helpful to some one. Further remarks were made by S. Lysinger, of Bedforfl, and Mrs. U.

C. Pardoe, of Renovo. The subject of "The mission of Methodism and how the Epworth League can help to fulfil it" was handled in a masterly manner by Rev. W. C.

Charlton, who emphasized the importance of seeking the springs of the church's existence, noting the mentil, moral and spiritual condition of the time of Wesley and contrasting these conditions with the present, after that the power of religious awakening came. Pessimism is not a part of the speaker's life, and his words were those of great encouragement and hope of the future. God with us, a converted people, soul-saving crews are hastening the time of the Millennial season. The speaker opposed the kitchen work in taking place of the altar. An Epworthian should be a converted man; know what he believes; witness by word and life, thoroughly consecrated to God and His work.

During the Free Parliament which followed Rev. Purcell and Rev. Stevens made short remarks, after which there was music and the introduction of Rev. M. L.

Smyser, of Bellefonte, father of the local Epworth chapter. Rev. Smyser spoke for a few moments on the possibilities of the Epworth have difficulties to meet; we have duties to perform; we have opportunities to improve to which our forefathers were entire strangers. While principles nrver change there are new applications of those principles and new agencies are to be employed. We must keep step with the march of events and in touch with other forces.

One of the changes we must recognize is that the isolated life which our forefathers lived is gone. They lived within a narrow sphere which was practically all the world to them. "We are thrown into the current of world-wide movements. We stand with hands on the ends of the earth. One act may reach in its influence around the world.

Our world has no horizon. Every man of the race is our neighbor. We fail to get a just conipreher-sion of the effect this ought to have on our lives and work. We ough to be in bvery agency that lightens human woe and be a helpful friend to every person who is striving for better things In this changed relation, organization is a necessity. In the business v.crld we meet with corporations, combines and trusts.

Though we cry out against them, yet they are here necessary thing though possibly in a wrong way. The world of evil about us is fully organized, hence the dutv of the church is to organiz 0 and Combine by massing its forces for the overthrow of evil and the advancement of Christianity in the world. The organization of the Epworth League makes each one of yon feel that you touch shoulder with a vast army of young people and feel the thrill of an augmented host. This organization stands in intimate relation to the Thank-Offering movement which is judged to be for the glory of God and the good of men as wide as the cause of Christ and humanity--by the concentration of the whole church in one great effort to advance the kingdom of Christ. "This movement allies itself to the whole nature of a great religious awakening--to bring two million souls to Christ in philanthropic effort to ameliorate the condition of the suffering in hospitals and other institutions where the best medical and surgical skill and the best attendance of trained nurses may be given gratuitously to patients unable to pay.

To do this requires large endowments. In educational work that is moving in harmony with the spirit of the age, we need to place our educational institutions financially where they can give their best to the youths of Methodism. Not by large contribution from an individual so much as the willing contributions of the mrtuy, including children and young people. "The purpose of an education is not to fit a young man for some particular profession but to develop manlwod (which is the most valuable thing on earth.) Manhood, with mind and conscience trained, and the country is safe without a soldier or a battleship, and the church, with the blessing of God, will accomplish its mission." At the close of the lecture a rich literary treat was in store for the convention, which adjourned to the lecture room below for Music and recitations were the principal features of the programme, each part of which was faultless in its rendition. The Bedford orchestra played with unusual skill and merited the hearty applause given them, as did also the recitaticris of Miss Cleaver and Miss Sallie Fletcher and theviolin solo of Miss Annie Keau.

The vocalists- Misses Gailey, Sansom and Shuck, as usual, sang with pleasing effect and as the programme was concluded the delegates gave the Chautauqua salute in appreciation of the efforts of the local chapter to please. The Juniors presented the entire company with buttonhole bouquets as they entered the room of entertainment A most pleasant time was spent socially before joining heartily in singing the battle song, "Loyalty to Christ," after which the benediction was pronounced and the company separated. A most delightful sunrise prayer service was held Wednesday morning, which was largely attended aud conducted by Rev. W. C.

Charlton, of McVeytown. The spirit of that service was felt throughout the day's sessions Rev. Stevens very ably discussed the subject "What hinders, what helps, what's new at the Wednesday morning session. Lack of individual responsibility is one of the chief hindrances, while uplifting the banner of Christ and showing ycmr colors is most helpful. Let the League take a new step by ceasing to cringe to the world.

Go to the desert and till until it blossoms as the rose through efforts rewarded by God. This question was also discussed by Prof. E. S. Ling, Revs.

Hinkle, Charlton and Sheaffer, "The pledge and personal experience" as handled by Rev. Treverton proved to be one of the most interesting subjects discussed. A most carefully prepared paper on the work of the "Mercy and Help department and its opportunities" was read by Mrs. J. B.

Williams, of Everett, and contained most practical suggestions. A paper prepared and read by Miss Belle Agnew, of Bedford, on the "Specific work of the Social department" was most timely in its outline of work and encouragement of all well directed efforts for bringing in to BATTLE OF Hanna Opposes Platt and Quay at Republican Convention. A I William McKinley And Theodore Roosevelt Platform of Impe- rlallum" Adopted. The Republican national convention met in Philadelphia on Tuesday. One of the features of "the meeting was a fierce fight between Senator Hanna, of WILLIAM M'KINLET.

Ohio, on one side and Senator Platt, of New York, and ex-Senator Quay, of Pennsylvania, on the other. The Buckeye state boss opposed with all his might the movement to force the nomination for vice president upon Governor "Teddy" Roosevelt, of New York, while Quay and Platt continued to push the Rough Rider's boom. Platt wants to get rid of Roosevelt because he is too pronounced a factor in Empire state politics, Quay was for the governor because McKinley's mouthpiece was championing his cause. Banna's and the administration's choice for vice president was Secretary of the Navy John D. Long, but Roosevelt was in the THE DEATH RECORD, Thou Who Recently Been Called To Their Eternal Home.

James Mann, a native of thia county, died at his home in Hancock, on June 11. He was eighty-two years old. The deceased, with his parents, removed to Hancock when he was only a small boy and resided there ever since. For many yeara Mr. Mann was proprietor of the Mountain Inn, at Hancock.

He ia survived by a sister, Mrs. Rebecca Oliver, two sona, Job and Warlord Mann, and one daughter, Mrs. W. S. Cornelius, of Hancock.

Abraham Oyler. Abraham Oyler died at his home at Red Bank, a short distance east of Bedford, Tuesday morning. The deceased was born in Bedford township on July 4, 1826. When the war broke out he enlisted in Company Fifty- fifth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, infantry, and participated in the battles in South Carolina. His regiment waa then transferred to Virginia and in an engagement in front of Petersburg he receiyej.

a wound which A $2,000,001) Fire. The business district of Bloomington, 111., was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. Five solid blocks of business houses and the McLean county court house were consumed. The total loss will reach 83,000,000. One life was lost, a boy being killed by a Jailing wall, League.

The church of to-day determines what the church of to-morrow will be. Department work was touched upon and a strong plea made for establishing Reading Circles. Intelligent Christians are needed to-day. A baptism of power was invoked. In the evening Prof.

E. S. Ling made a most cordial address of welcome. Rev. W.

A. Stephens, D. of Carlisle, corresponding secretary of the Twentieth Century Thank-Offering Fund, then addressed the convention and spoke, in part, as follows "Every good cause is identified with every other good cause. Nothing of truth and well-doing stands alone, hence your cause is my cause and mine is also yours. A definite idea of what is to be done aids very much in doing it.

Let me bring before your minds the place we have and the environments in which we must live. We are living in practically a different world from that of one hundred years ago. We have privileges to enjoy we the fold through social channels many who would otherwise have drifted away. Young people need an outlet for the teeming fancies of their brains and the Epworth League may become a kind of safety valve for these through properly directed effort. Local needs should be considered.

No one method suits every locality. Keep everybody busy; make the church home attractive; meet often for mutual helpfulness; encourage development of latent talent; let the worker get in touch with the Christ and the Holy Spirit and the battle is won Hon. J. R. Miller, of Kansas, was introduced to the convention and in his pleasant manner made a short address which was full of inspiration to the worker.

Probably no subject deserves more notice than that of "The enduement of power needed for all chapter work" as developed by Rev. W. J. Sheaffer, of Three Springs. The speaker was thoroughly enthused with his subject and showed that he possessed that power which he claimed was so necessary for the accomplishment of great things.

Reports on credentials were (Continued on fourth page.) COL. TIIEODOKE BOOSEVELT, delegates that the president and Hanna were compelled to abandon Long and fall in line with the Rough Rider's supporters The temporary organization of the contention was completed after a session marked by a noticeable lack of the enthusiasm which usually animates similar gatherings. Hanna called the meeting to order. Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, was chosen temporary chairman. He made a long speech defending the McKinley administration.

The senator paused frequently for the evident purpose of inviting approval, and it came, of course, but in stinted measures. After Wolcott's address, which followed, the usual formal preliminaries were completed and the first day of the convention was at an end. Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, was elected permanent chairman and Senator Fairbanks, of Indiana, chairman of the committee on resolutions. The platform adopted has been aptly termed "a platform of imperialism." Yesterday afternoon the convention, by acclamation, nominated William McKinley, of Ohio, for president and Theodore Roosevelt, of New York, for vice president. Situation Serious.

Reports from meager and conflicting, have arroused the civilized world to the grave crisis that is impending in the far east. It is reported that the "Boxers" have murdered a German official, but the rumor has not been verified. Many native Christians have been killed. The government troops are in sympathy with the "Boxers." On Sunday the Taku forts attacked the foreign warships stationed there. After eight hours' fighting the allied fleet captured the forts.

Twenty-one foreigners were killed; the Chinese loss was heavy. A London paper states that China declared war against the world when she fired upon the international fleet. The 32 warships at Taku aggregated 200,000 tons and carried more than 300 guns. The powers took prompt action. Four thousand German troops have been ordered to China, 10,000 French troops are waiting to embark at Saigon, capital of French Cochin China, 5,000 more Russians have been ordered from Port Arthur to Taku.

Additional warships, too, have been ordered to Taku. The United States will send 'the Oregon, Princeton and Marietta and the Newark will go to Manila from England. England and France are both increasing their Chinese fleets. Colonel Liscum, who is in command of the Ninth United States infantry, ordered to China, has been instructed to go to Pekin if he has to fight his way. Yesterday's papers stated that the mixed force of marines reached Pekin on Sunday and that the legations were safe.

With the'excep'tion'of about one year, when he resided in Everett, he lived here after he returned from the war. His wife and three daughters survive him. Mrs. Esther llrelilenthal. Mrs Esther death we mentioned last week, died at her home in Woodbury township on June 13.

She was a daughter of Paul and Mary Rhodes and was born on the old homestead--her late home--seventy- three years ago. Fifty-four years ago she was united in marriage to David Breidenthal, who died three years ago. She is survived by the following children Mary, wife of A. O. DeFord, of Martinsburg; Maggie, wife of John Tetwiler, of near Woodbury; Kate, wife of Isaac Price, of Waynesboro; Amanda, wife of R.

S. Isenberg, of Woodbury; William, of Loysburg; Clara, wife of Lawrence Wolf, of Saxton; Hattie, wife of J. A. Deardorf, of Waynesboro; Frank, of Allegheny, and Irvin, of Saxton. A.

J. Zeth. A. J. Zeth, of Hopewell, answered the final summons on June 14.

He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Zeth and was born at Hopewell on May 10, 1860.

The deceased for many years had been engaged in the mercantile business with his father. His ability as a salesman was acknowledged by all who dealt with him, his geniality and courtesy winning many friends for him. In politics he was a Republican and filled the position of" transcribing clerk in the house of representatives at Harrisburg during the session of 1897. In 1886 he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Large, who, with four children, survives him. He is also survived by tw brothers and two sisters, namely, John L.

and Frank Zeth, of Hopewe'l; Mrs. John Langdon and Mrs. R. E. Madden, of Huntingdon.

The remains were conveyed to Everett on a special train and interred in the cemetery at that place. A large number of relatives and friends accompanied the body to its last resting place. Mrs. DanlelS.Ferry. From the Sheldon, Enterprise weobtained the following sketch of the life of Mrs.

Daniel S. Ferry In the of Mary Belle Ferry, which occurred on June an illness of seven weeks, Sheldon loses a Christian woman whose absence will be widely felt. Mrs. Ferry has been a resident of Sheldon for a little less than three years, but had by her unswerving goodness and loyalty to the right endeared herself in that time to every resident of the place. There were none but had a good word for her.

It was felt and known that her life was not one of pretense, but of genuine goodness built on a solid foundation of loyalty to Christ. The funeral services were held at the Christian church and the interment afterward, at the Sheldon cemetery. Revs. J. J.

Reed and Guy Z. Moore assisted at the services, Rev. R. T. Smith preaching the funeral sermon.

Dr. Smith made a most excellent talk aud concluded with a glowing eulogium on the merits of the deceased. The procession from the church to the cemetery was one of, if not the longest, ever seen here and was a client tribute to the esteem in which Mrs. Ferry was held. Mrs.

Ferry was born at Meyersiale, Pa with her parents, at the age of three, to Feoria county, Ill- ED Arrested On the Charge of Passing Counterfeit Nickels, BAD HALF A Were Found In His Possession When lie Waa laken Into Custody By Secret Service Men. Some time ago THE GAZBTTE announced that counterfeit nickels were in circulation in Bedford and a week later another paper here made a similar announcement. But before either journal called attention to the matter a certain citizen who had collected some of the spurious coin sent it, with a letter, to W. J. Flynn, secret service operative, treasury department, Washington, with headquarters at Pittsburg.

In the communication Mr. Flynn was urged to inaugurate an investigation for the purpose of discovering the counterfeiter. A correspondence between the two and finally Mr. Flynn decided comj? to Bedford. He and Secret Service Agent L.

W. Gammon arrived here on Friday. They were so thoroughly conversant with the case that on the day of their arrival Mr. Flynn made information before United States Commissioner James- C. Russell against Thomas N.

Imler, charging him with passing counterfeit nickel coin. Saturday morning Imler was arrested on a warrant issued by the commissioner and committed to jail, bail being demanded in the sum of 81,000. In the afternoon bail, in the said sum, was given by Imler, his sureties being his father, John S. Imler, and his cousin, County Treasurer John W. Imler, for his appearance at a hearing before the commissioner next Tuesday, June 20, at 1:30 p.

m. When Imler was arrested he was searched and on his person were found three counterfeit half dollars, which may be the ground for another charge against him--passing counterfeit silver coin--it being classed as a separate offense from the one for which he was arrested. Saturday afternoon Philip Beetle, of Bedford township, who bad baen with Imler, was called into the Grand Central hotel by the detectives, who wanted to ascertain if he had any counterfeit money given him by Imler. No spurious coin was found in his possession. The secret service men procured a search warrant on Saturday morning, after arresting Iinler, drove to his home near Imlertown to see if he had any appliances there for manufacturing counterfeit money, but they found nothing of that nature.

They afterward visited various places in Bedford and ascertained that Imler had bought plaster oi paris, lead, wash for polish, etc. The counterfeit coins in circulation here are said to be fairly good imitations of the genuine article. Imler is a stone mason and is well known throughout the county. He is about forty-five years old, is married and has several children. PERSONAL NOTES.

People Who Move Hither Thither In Th Bony World. Miss Dixie V. Arnold is visiting friends at Sulphur Springs. Miss Mary Huntingdon, ia visiting friends in Bedford. Mrs.

C. J. Potts and daughters spent the past week at Atlantic City. Rev. U.

W. Burnt Cabins, attended the Epworth convention. Mr. J. C.

Barnhart, of Omaha, is spending the summer in Bedford. Mrs, F. Tilghman, of Cumberland, is visiting her friend, Mrs. Ellen Hall. Presiding Elder E.M.Stevens, of the Juniata district, was in Bedford this week.

Mr. J. S. Corle was in Philadelphia and Baltimore this week on a business mission. Mrs.

William Hartley and Miss Judith Reynolds were visiting in Cumberland this Messrs. H.F. Irvine and G.C. Steiger, of Mercersburg, spent Sunday with friends in Bedford. Capt.

A. E. Schell, of Schellsburg, spent a few days this ween with friends in Bedford. Mr. and Mrs.

Adolphus Ream and children, of Altoona, spent a few days this week with friends in Bedford. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Roberts, of Johnstown, are sojourning at the Springs.

Mr. Roberts is cashier of the First National bank, Johnstown. Mrs. T. L.

Moore and daughter, of Sulphur Springs, Mrs. M. Gates and sons and Mrs. A. Dodson, of Hopewell, are guests of Mr.

and Mrs. W. S. Arnold. Mrs.

H. C. Morgart and children, who spent the past month or two here with Mrs. Morgart's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Harrison Hartley, have returned to their home at Windber. Miss Margaret Reynolds, who has been attending Mrs. Baldwin's school at Bryn Mawr, graduated last week and secured a diploma which entitles her to enter the Bryn Mawr college. Mrs. Pardoe, wife of Rev.

H. C. Pardoe, D. who spent the past ten days at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Isaac Pierson, on South Richard street, returned to her home at Renovo Thursday morning. Eev. M. L. Smyser, presiding elder of the Altoona district, who organized the Epworth League in Bedford about nine years ago, was a guest of Mrs.

DAN CUPID'S MONTH, October 12, 1S54, moving, with her parents, at the age of three, to Feoria county, Illinois, returning after a residence of seventeen years to Bedford county, in 1875. She united with the Methodist Episcopal church in 1875 and lived as a conscientious member of that church until the time of her death. On December 17, 1S79, she was united in marriage to Daniel S. Ferry, of Paris, Bedford county, who, with four children, survives her. She, with her family, moved to Sheldon in September, 1897, and made her home at this place until her death.

A. D. Shuck duri ng the convention MENTIONED IN BRIEF, Town Talk and Neighborhood Notes. MANY ITEMS OF INTEREST Gleaned From Various Sonlcx PolaU Pinked Up Bj porMn. Children's Day Services Children's Day services in the Reformed church last Sunday were very interesting.

The interior of the sacred edifice, brightened and beautified by choice flowers, was in sharp contrast to the outside world, with the lowering clouds o'erhead. In the morning the pastor, Rev. I. W. Hendricks, preached an object sermon to the children.

Rev. Hendricks used a number of candles, an idol a rose, in illustrating portions of his discourse. It was a novel, but certainly effective and pleasing, method of impressing scriptural truths upon the minds of his hearers. In the evening the Sunday school rendered the programme entitled "Love's Banner." The little folks took a prominent part in the exercises and acquitted themselves in a manner creditable to themselves and their faithful teachers. The church was crowded to the doors.

Reduced Kates to Cincinnati. For the annual convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of America, to be held at Cincinnati July 12-15, the Pennsylvania Railroad company will sell excursion tickets from all stations on its line to Cincinnati at one fare for the round trip. Tickets to be sold and good going July 10 to 13, inclusive, and to return until July 17, inclusive; but if tickets be deposited with the joint agent at Cincinnati on or before July 14, and if fee of fifty cents be paid, the return limit will be extended to August 10, inclusive. Killed By Lightning, From the Cumberland News of yesterday we glean the following "Mrs. Mary lines, aged about fifty years, wife of Israel Imes, a farmer residing at Hewitt, four miles above Flintetone, AUegany county, was killed by lightning during a violent storm Tuesday afternoon.

She was alone in the house and when her husband and some other members of the family returned home they discovered her body on the floor by the kitchen stove. While it bore evidence of having been burned with electricity there were no other signs that lightning had struck." Change of Schedule. A change of schedule will take effect on the Huntingdon and Broad Top railroad on July 2, at which date the usual summer train known as the Bedford express will again be put on the road, leaving Huntingdon at 2 05 p. m. and arriving at Bedford at S.50.

Returning train will leave Bedford at 7 50 p. m. and arrive in Huntingdon at 9 40. There will also be a change in the schedule of mail train bound south in the evening on and after that date, leaving Huntingdon at O.ao p. m.

instead of 7.15, as at present. Those Who Have Keen lilt By Ills Arrows. At 4:30 Thursday evening, June 14, at the home of the bride's mother, Mann's Choice, in the presence of a few immediate relatives and friends, Miss Laura B. Beltz was united in marriage to A. A.

Rudy, of Salt Lake City, Utah, by the Rev. H. S. May, pastor of the Reformed church. After the ceremony a bountiful supper was served to the guests.

Mr. and Mrs. Rudy left the same evening on the 9 36 train for Salt Lake City, where they will make their future home, Mr. Rudy hiving business interests in that city. They will take in all places of interest en-route and will stop for a short time with relatives of both the bride and groom in Nebraska.

Miss Beltz is a daughter of Mrs. John A. Beltz. She is an active member of the Reformed church, well known and highly esteemed by a host of friends, who wish her continued happiness in her new home. Mr.

Rudy, a son of J. A. also well known throughout this and adjoining counties, having been, previous to his venture west about ten years ago, connected with the W. C. White Lumber company of Cumberland, and since going west has been engaged in various business enterprises.

At present he is part owner aud busiaass of the Pacific flour and feed mill of Salt Lake City. BEANK-BRENAMAX. Sunday evening the M. P. church at Centreville was the scene of a pretty wedding, when Miss Lola Edith, the eldest daughter of Rev.

A. S. Beane, pastor of Bedford circuit, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to T. A. Scott Brenaman, a prominent citizen of Cumberland.

Rev. A. S. Beane, father of the bride, performed the ceremony. Edgar Brenaman, brother of the groom, and Miss Mamie Beane were the attendants.

Little Estella Beane, Grace Whipp, Grace Nave and Gertrude Tewell were flower girls. John V. Nave, William Huster, Charles White and Addison Beane were ushers. Mr. and Mrs, Brenaman will reside in Cumberland.

Among those who attended the wedding from a distance were the father of the groom, Miss Eva Brenaman, Ed. Brenaman and Mrs. Yingling, of which was held here this week. To-day Prof. C.

V. Smith, wife and son will go to Martinsburg, W. where they will spend a week with friends. They will then go to Middletown, where they will spend their summer vacation, returning to Bedford the middle of August. Mr.

C. V. Horn, of Pittsburg, who, with his wife and son, Robert, is enjoying his vacation with his parents at Buffalo Mills, spent some time this week with his brother, D. S. Horn, Esq.

llr. Horn holds an important position with the National Lead Oil lion. J. Monroe Miller, who represents the Fourth district of Kansas in congress, spent the past week here with his brother.Rev. Dr.

A. R. Miller. Congressman Miller is a cousin of Mr. J.

R. Fisher. He is the youngest member of -congress. Mrs. Miller accompanied her husband to Bedford.

The following students are home for the holidays: Mr. Solomon Metzger, of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Mr, Paul Reed, of Franklin and Marshall college, Mr. Schell Ridenour, of Bethel Military academy, Fauquier county, Virginia; Mr. Joseph Barclay, of Haverford college, near Philadelphia. Mr.

Edwin S. Wright, formerly of Pleasantville, now holding a position in the rolling mill office of the Cambria Steel company at Johnstown, was married in Philadelphia on June 11 to Miss Mabel Kennedy, of that city. The couple will make their home in Johnstown. Mr. and Mrs.

Wright spent a few days here this week at the home of the groom's brother, Prof. J. A. Wright. SULPHUR SPRINGS SQUIBS.

Baltimore. Teachers Elected. Saturday evening the Bedford borough school board re-elected all of last year's teachers, with the exception of Miss Amy Gilchrist, who was not an applicant. In her place Miss Ruth R. Ealy, of Schellsburg, was elected.

Miss Ealy is a graduate of Wilson college, Chambersburg, and has taught several terms in this county. The corps of teachers for next year is as follows: Principal, Prof. D. C. Stunkard; first assistant, Prof.

E. S. Ling; second assistant, Prof. G. S.

Miller; Miss Margaret McCleery, Miss Etta V. Shires, Miss Ruth R. Ealy, Miss Etta B. Bowers, Miss Arvilla Diehl, Miss Nettie D. Spidel, Miss Anna Cleaver, Miss Mary A.

Hughes and Miss Lizzie M. Bain. William McKinley was re- Loiter From the Popular Summer Resort Up the WUITK SuLpnuii Srrajiss for a few days, "the windows of heaven were opened" and the rain descended here, as perhaps elbewhere, with torrential force. For a time all nature, animate and inanimate, was hushed--the sun, the moon and the stars were all obscured and gloom, like a pall, hung over this little cove. To day what a change The sun, like a chariot of fire, is blazing his way and scattering the dark clouds and shines forth with resplendent effect.

Again nature is vocal with song. The drenched forest trees have released the rain drops, the submerged flowers are peeping put once more and the imprisoned visitors are jubilant over their release. Among the arrivals during the week was R. W. Clendenning, of New Castle.

He a leading merchant and a veteran Democrat of that city. For over twenty-five years he has made an annual visit to these celebrated springs. Qe thinks the use of the water has preserved his life and is hopeful of living many more years--so long as the spring holds put. The proprietors have a four-horse power gasoline engine, which, in its way, is a marvel. It might be properly named "Utility Jack," for it does all things--and well.

It is regarded as a "great pet" and receives a great deal of care and attention. It pumps the water upwardsof 100 feet to supply the hotel, it saws the wood, churns the ice cream and butter and turns the grindstone. There is no manner of doubt, that if it had the power of locomotion and was properly harnessed, it could do all kinds of household and kitchen work--cultivate the farm and convey passengers and freight to and from the railroad. During the past week the all-absorbing question here has been, bee or no bee. No less than ten swarms of bees took up their lodging places on.

the tops of the tall oak trees nearby. In this case the old tin can theory was fully tested and fully exploded. The bees failed to appreciate the music. But the proprietors, bravely urged on and aided by the boarders, were equal to the emergency. They scaled those high trees and every time came down We did it with, our little' local.

John Shoemaker, who has been very sick, is better. Prof. Schwartz's orchestra arrived at the Springs last week. Smith Clark shipped a carload of cows to New Jersey yesterday. Mrs.

E. F. Kerr entertained a number of her friends to 6 o'clock dinner Friday evening. Saturday evening Clarence Davidson drew a graphophone chanced off by R. G.

T. Wolf. Tuesday evening Robert Fyan established a 1900 record--1S5--on the Bedford Springs bowling alley. The ladies of the Catholic church cleared about $33 at their festival Friday and Saturday evenings. Letters of administration on.

the estate of John Robb, late of township, have been granted to Jesse Robb. Work of the pension bureau: Henry Claar, of Baker's Summit, 810; George E. Stailey.of Tobias, of Yollow Creek, 812. The improvements recently made in the prothonotary's office are greatly appreciated by the attorneys and others who transact business there. A marriage license ws recently granted at Cumberland to Benson Hardinger, of Holsopple, and Flora A.

Zembower, of Cumberland Valley. On Sunday our esteemed fellow- townsman, John J. Hughes, celebrated his seventy-first birthday. Mr. Hughes is still vigorous, both mentally and physically.

The celebration of the Fourth would not be complete without an oration, and we are glad to note that the committee is trying to secure a speaker for that occasion. To-morrow G. S. Miller, assistant principal of the Bedford public schools, will go to Grove City, where he will attend the special summer term of the college at that place. An agreement to close the places of business at 8 p.

m. of each day, excepting Saturdays, to go into effect June 25, is being circulated for the signatures of our merchants. Tuesday afternoon lightning struck the house of Reuben Barley, at St. Clairsville, demolishing a rafter and setting the roof on fire. The flames were subdued before much damage was done.

William H. Burk, whose death we mentioned last week, was killed, June 9, near Pittsburg. He was struck by a freight train while he was walking ilong the railroad track. The deceased formerly lived at Pleasantville. A game of baseball was played at Everett on Wednesday between the Everett and Riddlesburg teams.

Riddlesburg won by the score of 5 to 6. Home and Stambaugh, of with Everett. Services in St. James' Protestant Episcopal church are as follows: Every Sunday morning at 10:30. The first and third Sunday afternoons at 5 o'clock.

The second and fourth Sunday evenings in Everett at 7:30 o'clock. The six-year-old son of William Smith, who lives on the Harrison Hartley Snake Spring Valley, fell from a horse one day last week and lislocated his left arm at the elbow. The dislocation was reduced and the boy is doing well. The Keystone Ruraltet, a journal for the farmer, villager and housewife, is the "latest arrival in the literary world. It is published monthly at Martinsburg by Stoner Burket.

Volume No. 1, ib neat and newsy. We bid it welcome wish it success. Tuesday afternoon while William Crawley, colored, was whitewashing John Little's stable lightning struck so near him that his right arm and shoulder were affected. They were numb and cold and ached so that Crawley had to apply to a doctor for relief.

THE GAZETTE is having a fine portrait of Hon. William Jennings Bryan printed which wa will sell to our readers at 10 cents a copy. (See announcement on third page.) We would advise all who desire to procure a copy of the picture to send in their orders at appointed janitor. The school was fixed at eight months. term with a bee "scalp" dangling to their belts until all were safely captured.

The wounds were many, but they were not thought of in such a glorious cause as compelling the bees to stay at home, and not get lost in the "dark mountains," where there were no buckwheat fields. During the time we were shut in by the rain we fared sumptuously on the Misses Colvin's chickens and waffles, Mrs. Watson Deal's butter and buttermilk and Mrs. Brown's delicious strawberries and large, sweet, red and white cherries. I feel like being shut up for another week on such fare.

We are all wishing for good weather and good roads, so that we may once more greet the genial faces of the Bedford Bicycle genia lub. The Christian church, mid-way between this place and Buffalo Mills, had very pleasant and interesting Children's Sunday school exercises on Sunday last. The attendance was large. COTE. At a recent meeting of the ministers of Bedford it was decided that all should preach on the proper observance of the Lord's Day, next Sunday, June 34.

It is to be hoped that this positive and united plan of presenting this important subject to our people at this time will result in much good. Among the marriage licenses issued by Deputy-Prothonotary Blackburn this week was one to John E. Koontz and Pluma A. Elbin, of Artemas. The former is aged twenty-one years, the latter fourteen.

Miss Elbin is the youngest person that has ever procured a license in Bedford. She is a daughter of Henry B. Elbin. On July 14 an application will be made to the governor for the charter of an intended corporation to be called the Yellow Creek Water Power company, the object whereof is the supply, storage and transportation of water and water power for commercial and manufacturing purposes, on the Yellow Creek, in Bedford county. Wednesday evening Miss Coder, Miss Hooper; of Huntingdon, Miss Amy Gilchrist and William Brice, of Bedford, were driving along the embankment at Lake Caledonia when, while turning, a trace broke and the horses started toward the water.

Mr. Brice quickly sprang to the ground and ceeded in stopping the team just in the nick 'o time. It was a narrow escape. Tuesday afternoon lightning struck the barn of William Fetter, in Bedford township. The path way of the electric fluid was down the side of the building, over some horseshoes to a vest, which was hanging on a peg in the horse stable.

The garment was set on fire and destroyed. The family, thinking the stable was on fire, hastily removed the horses and prepared to fight the flames with water; but, fortunately, nothing was ignited but the lEWSPAPERr VSPAPERI.