Altoona Times from Altoona, Pennsylvania • 4

A Dreadful Disease. TYRONE TOPICS. The Sumnter Itayn, Business, as a general thing, is dull nt this season of the year, The farmers arc busy nnd there are but few of them that coins to town during this season, but remain at Iiume to assist in the labors of the Held nnd exercise supervision over things gcncrully. When they do get here it is mostly for tho purpose of purchasing such articles of use as cannot be obtained elsewhere. They come and go, nnd as a general thing do not tarry or linger by the way.

The result is that money is scarco among business men generally, und barber shops and restaurants hold monopoly of most of the loose change that is floating about. Preachers are disposed to cut their Hornions short, and merchants have time to snoo.e in their stores or go fishing. The workmen, in tho field, though they are obliged to toil hard, nevertheless live like Lords. Our farmers know how lo feed themselves. They have plenty of everything to satisfy the appetite, nnd out of the iibuudiinee of earth, tho mouth outeth.

Then when a dull, cloudy, rainy day conies, the field hand can lost, nnd very often he needs it. Some find indoor employment nnd that is kept up but whether tlicyvork or not they are happy, because they tire comfortable. The Supreme Being semis His sun nnd His ruiufo fertilize the earth, but lie expects man OVERWHELMING AND OVERSHADOWING JILL OTHERS WILL BE OUR Great Reduction and Room-Making Sale As we wish to make a complete clearance of all Spring and Summer Goods: Everything in seasonable textures will be sold, as every inch of space we have will be in demand for our Fall Stock. As the summer is little more than begun, this will be another grand opportunity to secure a lot of Dry Goods, Notions and Carpets at very little cost. It will pay to read our list of prices and note the reductions made.

It will be surprising to everybody and will paralyze all competitors. Here they are Indigo Blue Prints, 5c Six Spools Machine Cotton, 25c; Gingham, 4Jc; Black Silk, 33c to Black Silk, 85c, worth Bunting, 5c; Lawn, 5c; White Dress Goods, 5c; Calico, 3Jc; Shirting Prints, 4 ic; Seersucker, 7 Jc Skirts, 20c; Canton Flannel, 5c; Gent's Unlaundried Shirts, Linen Fronts and Cuffs and Ite-inforced Bosoms, 47, 57, 65, 75 and 95c; Black Jersey, 98c; Black Braided all wool Jersey, $1.70. Wagon loads of Collars, Ribbon, Fans and Embroidery. Parasols from 10c to $5. We are offering the best bargains ever, thrown on a floor in Carpets at 10c to $1,50.

We will guarantee to duplicate the figures and demonstrate that the prices given are what the goods will be offered at Never has there been such offering of goods. FRANK MORROW, Corner 11th Ave. and 12th Street, Altoona, Pa; the house bad not been occupied, and had no fire in it since tho 28th day of Slay, Mrs. Robinson having been absent on a visit to friends In Juniata county, and Mr. Robinson boarding and lodging with bis father, Mr.

AVm. B. Robinson. Mr. Frank Henrietta, employed in Piper's livery stable, just across the alloy, was the first man who entered tlie burning building, and when he ascended to the fourth story, or nttio, he found the fire confined to a pile of combustibles in tho middle of one room.

The smoke, however, compelled hira to make a hasty retreat. The walls being brick, with brick fire walls extending two feet above the roof, and the roof being damp from a slight full of rain, the fire burned slowly and could have been put out had the proper remedy been applied, but the Phoenix failed to work, the suction being broken and the Good Will steam engine company, which is an independent company, refused to play on the burning building because they had not been paid to do so, having, as they expressed it, brought their steamer over to the Gaysport side of the river to protect tho property of such persons and firms as had assisted them in paying for their engine. As the officers of the company had publicly declared months ago that they would let every house burn down before they would let their steamer play on the fire, unless the Gaysport Council assisted them, their action was not a surprise to the citizens of Gaysport, and there was no complaint made. There was, however, a controversy between Sir. Curran, a member of the Hollidaysbnrg Council, and Slessrs.

Bell and DeSilva, directors of the company. Sir. Curran thought that as the Gaysport Council had contributed over $2,000 to tlie Hollidaysbnrg fire department, it was entitled to protection even if common decency and humanity iiad no prior claim The house is a complete wreck. Report says tho loss is fully covered, there being from 2,000 to insurance on the building. Sir.

Robinson had 400 on the furniture, which, however, was all saved, but in a damaged condition. LOWDER HESSER Have just returned New Stock Silks, Caslimeres, White At prices very much below last year, which we will take great pleasure in showing to all who will give us a call. If Low Prices and Good Goods Amount to anything we feel sure we can make you a customer. Carpets sewed and put down if desired. ESSER LOWDER, Corner Eleventh avenue and Eleventh street: Read, ponder and profit thereby.

Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs isconce ded uy all wno useu It to excel any preparation tub mantel as a compieie Throat ana healer. All persons alllicted with that dreadful disease consumption will find speedy relief auu in imjuriky ui cases permanent cure. The proprietor has authorized C. F. Randolph to refund the money to any party who has taken throe-fourths of a bottle without relief.

Prioe SO cents and $1. Trial size free. stone masons wanted at Gallitssin, to work on the new Catholic church. Good wages will be paid. Work to commence immediately.

Apply at the residence, or by letter to the pastor, Rev. J. Boyle, Gallitzin, Pa. july 23-4t. Yortit County Ice Ckeam at Slatthews', next to Second Presbyterian church.

jy22-lw Fine liuggies and Carriages for Sale. The citizens of Blair county are hereby informed that the subscriber has now at the Logan House, Hollidaysbnrg, thirty-four first-class buggies and patent jump seats carriages, changeable for two or four persons, which are offered at prices never before equalled in this county. If you want a carriage or buggy, call soon. It will pay you. They must bo sold.

J. II. Wilson, Agent. Tub following articles will be sold at private salo at 1203 Ninth avenue, Altoona A fine one-seated phaeton, and a good Bafe. Both articles will be sold cheap, as the owner wishes to dispose of them.

John Cronin-. jy m. A Few Startling Figures on Clothing. At II. Slnrch's Eagle Clothing House, 1301 Eleventh avenue, corkscrew cutaway coats, all shades, have been reduced from $18 to worsted suits, latest styles, from $16 to $11 blue llannel snits only all-wool cassi-mers from $14 to $10; business suits at $fi up; light-colored suits at any reasonable price offered children's suits at $1.25 up, and a fine line of summer underwear and straw hats at halfprico.

jyl0-tf Yokk CoirxTV Ice Cream at Slatthews', next to Second Presbyterian church. jy221w For Sale. Two houses nnd a lot situated on Third avenue between Thirteen and Fourteenth streets. For particulars and terms inquire of A. Vauclain, 1331 Fifth avenue, Altoona, Pn- j-io-tf- A Sensible Man Would uso Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs.

It is curing more cases of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup, and all Throat and Lung Troubles, than any other medicine. Tlie proprietor has authorized C. F. -mdolph to refund your money if, after taking three fourths of a bottle, relief is not obtained. Price 50 cents and $1.

Trial size free. jelG-eow-ly For Jient or Sale, A house and lot at 613 Second avenue, for rent or sale. Rent, $14 per month price, $1,800 cash, or $2,000 on three yearly payments. Inquire of P. F.

Confer, No. 1414 Eleventh avenuo. Possession given immediately. jy8-tf. York County Ice Cream at Matthews', next to Second Presbyterian church.

jy22-lw Clothina at a Great Jtcduction. The season being somewhat advanced and the times dull, the Eagle Clothing House, Eleventh avenue and Thirteenth street, will close out its entire stock of summer wearing apparel at one half the usual prices. This is a fact, as all can find out who pay SIarch a visit while they're looking about. jlO-tf. Cheap Steamship Tickets, Slcsmship tickets from New York to Liverpool or from Liverpool to New York for $15 by first-class steamers.

These prices will only continue for a few days. P. SfcDONALD. l'20-tf. 1104 Twelfth street.

The Prettiest Iady in Altoona Remarked to a friend the other day that she knew Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs was a superior remedy, as it stopped her cough instantly, when others had no effect whatever. So to prove this C. F. Randolph will guarantee it to all. Price, 50 cents and $1.

Trial size free. The coal yard recently operated by Hover Reigbard, at Ninth avenue and Nineteenth street, has been purchased by Sir. S. SI. Hoyer, one of the late firm, and will be conducted by him in the future.

Sir. Hoyer is a first-class business man, and pleasant to deal with. J. he yard is now well supplied with everything in his line, and purchasers may depend on alwavs getting the worth ot their money, (jive him a call. Important to Ail.

To those who desire pure skim milk I would respectfully stale that I can promise the same fresh every day at 10 cents per gal. Call or leave your orders at the Altoona Ice Cream Slanufactory, corner of Tenth avenue and Eleventh street. John NrxDoup, tf Proprietor. A Great Surprise Is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs, tlie great guaranteed remedy. Would you believe that it is sold on its merits and that each druggist is author ized to refund your money by the proprietor ot this wonderful remedy it it fails to cure you.

C. F. Randolph has secured the agency for it. Price 50c, and $1. Trial lists free.

Cai.i, and examine goods and learn prices at the Eagle Clothing House, where summer clothing, is being actually oflered at half price rather than carry the goods over until next season. Slust and will be sold, let the loss be what it may, so now is the time on H. SIarch to call, as it surely all buyers will pay. jlO-tf. Brewery and Hotel for Sale! The valuable Brewery and Hotel property of the late Cftnrad Enzbrenner, deceased, will be Bold at PRIVATE SALE upon satiflfactory terms.

This offer of sale will be open until September Kith, 1S84. The property consists of a piece of land in the oily of Altoona, Blair county, Pennsylvania, on the Northwestern side of Thirteenth aveuue, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, containing in front or breadth on said Thirteenth avenue ONE HUNDRED FEET lto ft.) and extending back at right angles ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FEET (120 ft.) to an alley; having erected thereon one of the best Lager Beer Breweries in the country, with all modern machinery and appliances. The Brewery is Twenfcy-four Feet24ft( wide by Sixty Feet (on ft.) in length, and is connected with first class cellars, having a capacity for storing 350 barrels of Lager Beer. A good new MALT HOUSE is with a capacity for making 80 bushels of malt per week; and contains a good eight-horse power steam engine with upright boiler, and a malt mill for grinding malt. The Brewery has a complete and a splendid outfit of Hogsheads, Kegs, Beer-vats, Masli-tubs, Cooler, blimps, Mac-nine ana Brewers' supplies.

On the Fame premises is ereetedalarge frameand plank weather-boarded HOTEL BUILDING, Thirty-two feot (32 feet.) front, by forty-two feet (42 ft.) deen, three stories high in the front portion and two stories high in the rear portion, having a large new two-story portico in front along the entire bread' of the 'building, and containing seren-teen comfortable and well arranged rooms, with a gond cellar underneath. This building is in excellent repair, and is sub-stamiallv built. It lias been a hotel site for many ye8rs continuously, and commands a large and lucrative business at the bar, and enjoys an extensile patronage of the traveling public requiring general accommodations. On the premises are also built two stables in eood condition, capable of avcommodatingisenen head of horses. For terms of sale, and fir further information.call upon or communicate with ivLilZ.AI5lYr.Il fcrtABItC-rtClt, Administratrix.

Or MARTIN LAUBACHER, Ao. 143t Twelfth avenue, Altoona, MERVINE A HAMMOND, Solicitors. July 2fi, t8STi. S. A w.

Another Budget of Interesting Ketet from th Isomer lind. There appears to bo a great many fishermen these days, but we must confess that we see very few of the fish, Mr. A. Woomer Dil wife left for their home at Latrobe yesterday. Sir.

AVoomer is aclork in Sir. Clark Grazier's clothing store at that place, AVo are pleased to note that Gracie, the in fant daughter of Sir. and Sirs. James Sl'Cann, is much improved in health and is now out of danger. A.

A. Stevens, returned from Pitts burgh yesterday, where ho had been attending the Prohibition Couvoution as a delegate. He is much pleased with the ticket nominated. Sir. AVest Dougherty lunded in Tyrone on Mail east yesterday, nnd was greeted by his many friends.

He has been running on the AVabash Railroad, and it appears to have agreed with him physically. In reply both to the editorial and tho three "asterisks" in yesterday's Tribune, we would simply say that we don't see anything particular to reply to. In fact, from what both arli cles sny, it is only a matter of "twcedle-dum" nnd "tweedle-dee." On hist Saturday evening, July 19, about midnight, a woman was dicovered in the water closet attached to a residence on Juniata street. by one of tho members of the family a ter ribly nervous condition. She was taken into the residence and there told her story.

She said her husband had come home drunk about 11 o'clock and commenced fighting with her, which ended in him grabbing her by the throat and choking her until she last the power of speech. She then got loose from his grasp and ran out of the house to the place above stated. She was afraid of her life, and so told the kind-hearted family that took her in. She remained secretly in the house until Slonday morning, when she went away, no one knows where, leaving her little children behind. She stated before she left that she would never live with her husband again, ns the same thing has happened before, and we think she is about right but what is to become of the poor, innocent children It is astonishing how much valuable time is wasted by young people living in Tyrone, and Tyrone is no exception to the rule.

AVe venture to say that at least one-half of them never think of picking up a newspaper to read, and therefore do not know what is go ing on in the world. Your correspondent was talking the other day to a companion about the rescue of Greely and his noble little band, when a third party, who was an attentive listener; spoke up and asked about the circumstances of the case, admitting that it was all "dutch" to him. I was astonished at the amount of ignorance displayed by this young man, whom I always looked upon as being intelligent. We learned afterward, however, that he did not take a newspaper and never pretended to look at one but does spend a great deal of time in reading novels. Upon further investigation we discovered the fact that his evenings were nearly all spent at the skating rink, and we also came to the conclusion that there are dozens just like him, for we see going there night after night and day after day the same faces.

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull dog," but all play and no study certainly makes a very ignorant man or woman. Novel reading, too, has its beneficial effects, but when one's leisure time is all spent at such light literature it has a tendency to make the brain light. AVhen it is mixed in with good, solid reading, however, it adds to one's brilliancy and makes him or her the central figure iu a conversational group. In this age of civilization and progress who can read every one ought to bo posted on the general of the day, but sad to relate such is not the fact. There is so much time spent in idleness and current gossip, that our young folks care only for "gad- ging" about the streets during their leisure moments, and have no time left for study or reading.

AVe are sorry, loo, that this state of affairs not only exist among the younger people, but it even can be found among those of older growth. AVe know of some who have a good education, or who have had, and who are as dead to the world in the matter of knowing its affairs as though they were lanted six feet under the ground in a pine box. They worship God as their fathers before them worshipped; they vote the ticket of the same party that their fathers before them voted; they go to the same church, because their fathers be fore them went there; they sing the same songs and recite the same prayers simply because their fathers did it before them; they don't investigate for themselves; they don't read anything unless it is their Bible (which is very good in its proper place); they live on in the happy ignorance of thinking that they are happy, and perhaps they are in their own way; but what a terrible mistake they do make. HOLUDATSBDBO HINTS. A IZecord of Interesting Events at the Vounty Capital.

A church festival is being held in the rooms over Carroll's grocery. Darby Kays reports catching five snappers in the Three-mile dam recently. John Campbell, of Newry, took in the school teachers' examination yesterday. Sirs. Ellen Hoover, one of Newry's oldest citizens, is not expected to live, bhe is 80 years of age.

The prayers for rain have been answered and consequently the prospects for a good crop are correspondingly better. There will be regular service of the Episco pal ehuch at the Court House at 3 p. m. Sun day July 27. Sermou by Rev.

A. E. Fortat, of Gettysburg. County School Superintendent John H. Ly- kens yesterday examined a class of nine appli cants for certificates to teach in the public schools.

The examination was conducted in a manner that gave general satisfaction. During the fire on Thursday night Sir. Frank Henrietta slipped and fell from the roof of Piper's livery stable, and George Kun- kle made a narrow escape from falling from the roof of the burning building, and Express Agent Sil vy got hit with a brick. Fortunately none of them were much hurt. At 10.22 on Thursday night Engineer Dougherty, of engine No.

400, sounded the fire alarm which soon brought our sleepy 'inhabitants to the front. The fire proved tojbe in the upper story of a brick house in Gays-port, owned by Sirs. John I. Patterson, of Clearfield, and occupied by J. AVesley Robinson, as tenant.

The fire was without a doubt incendiary either the deliberate act of some firebug or of robbers seeking for plunder, as HOT WEATHER Increases the demand for those Real India Lawns and at the value we are now offering it is not surprising. The prices range from 7, 10, to 12ic, while at 14, 14 and 16c the quality is as light and airy as goods which usually cost 30 and 40c. At 20 and 25c the quality is extra fine. Those Plain Muslins 8, 10 and 12ic, and the Satin Finish 17, 23 and 25c. Only about twenty pieces of that Fine Swiss which we marked 7c they are worth 15 to 25c.

Parasols and Sun Umbrellas are necessary to one's comfort this ALTOONA, JULY 20, 1884. Weather Indications. For the Middle Atlantic Slate, Icicnl shower and partly cloudy weivtherj varl ablo winds; stationary temperature. LOCAL tACOMCS. Mr.

Ed. Giles, of this city, visited his pa. rents and other friends in Huntingdon this week. Three men killed nine rattlpxnnkes nt "snnko rocks," in Jackson township, Cambria county the other day. Lloyd Geary, Saxton's High Constable, was locked up as a common drunk in Huntingdon on Tuesday evening.

John Scott, son of ex-Senator John Scott, was married last week to Miss Mary L. Laudis, of Philadelphia. The dog days are now in their full bloom and glory, and that's oil the dog's tale we can tell in such ashoit story. The bartenders will play the Hutehers on the Fourth street grounds next Wednesday. Game to be called at 2 o'rlock.

Mrs. W. E. Turner, we Miss Belle Watson, of this city, is visiting friends in Bellefonte. She will remain there a couple of weeks.

The Ebensburg Herald wonders why a Blaine and Logan club ain't organized in that place. Guess it's because they haven't got the enthusiasm. Messrs. William Runnnls and S. H.

Kitt returned on Thursday from a week's visit to Philadelphia, feeling well and apparently benefitted by the trip. The hundred barrels of water are consumed every day at the State Normal School, Indiana, Pa. No need, we take it, for St. John to go there to electioneer. They are making preparations for the military encampment soou to be held at Bellefonte.

The fence around the big spring is receiving a fresh coat of paint. Mrs. Charlotte Irvin, of Hollidaysbnrg, was among the relatives of the late Captain W. W. Potter who were present at the funeral services in Bellefonte on Thursday.

From the Bedford "Jacob Ke-gareis, of South, Woodbury, cut G50 dozens of wheat on fifteen acres of land. Those Morrison Cove chaps know how to farm." Tim Welch, of Cleveland, and Pat Murray, of Johnstown, were to have a bare knuckle battle near Sharpsburg Thursday evening, but Murray did not show np, and Welch was awarded the stake of $250. The dwelling house of William Ii. Williams, in Biirr township, Cambria county, was burned to the ground on Wednesday forenoon, and nearly all the furniture burned with it. The cause of the fire and amount of the loss is not stated, but the insurance is given at $137.

Some Greensburg arithmetician has calcu- lated that Terry McCabe, a night watchman on the Pennsylvania Railroad, near Rade-baugh Station, has walked while on duty the last seventeen years an aggregate distance of 70,000 miles. That is nearly equal to three trips around the world. Last night about 10 o'clock Mr. Alex Vaughn, whose duty it is to pump water from the cellars under the company's shops, while attending to his duties, stepped on a small piece of pipe and was thrown over against a piece of iron. lie was badly cut on the temple.

The company physician repaired him. Our friend Harry AVayne, of Johnstown, and his son Mullen, were visiting in the country a few days ago, and while there took a fishing excursion. AVhile walking across a the boy fell into a fifteen foot hole, from which he was rescued with difficulty by his father. Neither can swim and it is a wonder both were not drowned. From the Johnstown Tribune: "Some of the friends of Mrs.

Smith, wife of the condemned murderer, Mickey Smith, are preparing to bold a picnic for her benefit. The place eelected for the picnic is Hinchman's grove, and Saturday, August has been fixed as the date. Tickets are now being peddled about town at $1 each." Harry Oliver, the Pittsburgh iron master, millionaire, and late candidate for United State Senator, arrived in this city last evening and stopped over night at the Logan House. He is on his way to Bedford, where his family is rusticating. Mr.

Oliver has a good appearance, and is a polKhed gentleman in his manners. He met some friends in this city. Samuel T. Brown, of Huntingdon, who announced himself some time ago as a candidate for the Republican nomination to the Senate to succeed Senator Stewart, has withdrawn from the canvass, nis reasons are that the other half dozen candidates in Huntingdon county all regard hiui as the one obstacle to their success, and that he is not willing to make the sort of a content necessary to reach the nomination. Both Franklin and Huntingdon claim the nomination, and a deadlock is more than probable when the conference meets to name a candidate.

Mr. John Albeitz, of Pittsburgh, is visiting his relatives and friends in this city. He is a son-in-law of Mr. Christ. Hauser and a brother-in-law of Mrs.

John McNevin, and M. A. and George Veager. Mr. Albeitz is a member of the Duquesno Grays and General Commandery Knights Templar of Pittsburgh, and is quite prominent in political circles.

He is a firm friend and admirer of the Al-toona city band, and through him the band got its first engagement in Pittsburgh. Socially, Mr. Albeitz is one of the most pleasant men we ever met, and this partly accounts for his popularity. How to Make the Hepvlttlcan Electoral Ticket Strong, The writer of the following note was formerly city editor of the Tribmic, of this city, and is well known here. Cal is now connected with the Bloomfield Democrat.

The suggestion he makes i9 a good one, though it is not likely to be accepted by the Republican managers To the Editor of the Philadelphia Times It having been a matter of fact that organized labor will concentrate its eSbrts on the defeat of Calvin AVells, the apologist and defender of "rat" labor, as a Presidential elector on the Republican ticket, I would suggest the name of Democratic Elector John P. Levan, of Altoona, as one on which to unite, in lieu of Mr. Wells. Mr. Levan is a workingman.

He is the general foreman of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's car shops and was the first regularly indentured apprentice that great corporation employed. Every week day he can be seen in bis shirtsleeves among the lumber piles. Calvin M. Hackett, New Bloomfield, July 22, 1884. York County Ice Cream at Matthews', next to Second Presbyterian church.

jy22-lw time of the year. Now, our great bargain is an all silk twilled silk, too at $2.40 for 26 inch and $2.99 for 28 inch. Natural stick handles and paragon frame. Extra rmality oil boiled silk $4.75 to sow the seed and gather the harvest. There Is but little that grows spontaneously.

The wealth of tho world is dug out of tlie Boil, and whether the skies are bright or the days are dull, labor controls everything and without it men could not live. A Democratic Camjiatgii Paper. AY. V. Hensel, chairman of the Democratic State Committee, nnd editor of the Lancaster Intelligencer, intends to help along the inter est of Cleveland and Hendricks by publishing a straightout Democratic weekly paper in Philadelphia during the campaign.

It will be called The Post, The prospectus says it will print promptly the leading speeches and ac counts of the great meetings of the campaign especially those of the Pennsylvania Denioc- racv. It will report in detail the condition and progress of the party organization in Penn svfvania, and it will be a means ot commu nication between the Democratic State Com mittee and the local organizations aui the ac tive workers of the party. It will in all re spects try to supply "the long felt want" of a dignified, but thorough -going, Democratic newspaper in Philadelphia, of extended cir dilation, and published iu no local, personal or factional interest. A special feature of Tin Post will be several columns of editorial mat ter in German, prepared especially for each issue. Single copy, from August 2 to November 8, inclusive (post paid), 30 cents 10 copies to one address, 20 copies to one address, 50 copies $10, cash in advance.

Send money by check, draft, postal order, postal note, stamps or registered letter. Address AV. U. Hensel, Lancaster, Pa. A A nclent 1'uintinQ, From the Huntingdon News: "Key.

Father AVoelfel, while looking over some articles that had been piled in the attic of the Catholic par sonage, discovered a small oil painting 10x12 inches, which is believed to be a Roman missal about four hundred years old. The picture represents the Virgin standing with right arm extended over the church, represented by Pope Leo and several prelates, and left arm over the State, in the persons of the Emperors of Europe. The painting was well executed and is made on a copper plate on which an engraving has been etched as is seen by various places on the picture by the colore having be come cracked by extreme age and fallen off, The frame, which is believed to ha of Holland manufacture, is made of various kinds of wood, including ebony, birch and satin vvoot beautifully inlaid and finished. "How the picture got to tliisplace is a mys tery. It is thought that it was captured during the Mexican war and brought here by a soldier, who presented it to tho church, to gether with another large painting of equal note, whieh hung on the wall of the church for some time, but was taken down and cannot be found." A Sad Loss to a- Worthy Man.

We join tlie Cherry tree Record, from which we glean our information, in expressing sorrow at the loss sustained by our hard-working friend, Mr. Joseph A. Gray, of Susquehanna township, Cambria county, whose farm house, with all its contents, was destroyed by fire on last Monday night. The Record says that the house had recently been remodeled, and was worth at least 1,000, on which there was an insurance of only $33-1. The house was occu pied by Mr.

James A. Miller and family, who were in bed at the time, and barely escaped with their lives, not even having time to dress. The loss will fall heavily on Mr. Miller, and probably reach 5400. The fire stai ted between 11 and 12 o'clock, and its origin is a mystery, as there was no fire in the kitchen stove after 5 o'clock, and neither Mr.

Gray nor Mr. Miller can think of any enemy that would lire the bui'diug. They think it must have been set on fire bv rats getting at the matches. A Social Session of Between -thirty and forty resident "Sixteen- ers" of this city, met in social assembly in the hall of Post G2, G. A.

last evening. Mr.C. Day Rudy, President of the Stale Association, was present, as were also his wife and brother. Steps preparatory to attending the annual convention, to be held at Reading, were taken, and over one-half of those present signified their intention of going to Heading on the nineteenth of next month, at which time the convention will be held. Afteran interchange of opinion among those in attendance, there-turning of thanks to the members of Post 02 for the use of their hall for the occasion, the meeting adjourned, to again assemble in five minutes thereafter at Stewart's ice cream parlor, at which place a final adjournment took place.

The affair will long be remembered with much pleasure by all who participated. Bigler Station Caipmcetin. The Bigler Camprneeting Association of ihe Church of the United Brethren in Christ will hold their second annual meeting near Bigler station, on the Tyrone Clearfield branch of the P. R. commencing August 8th, 1884.

and closing on the morning of August 19ih, Excursion tickets will be sold from Hellefonte, Sit Union, and Altoona, and all intermediate points, commencing August 7th, and good to return until August 20th. AH are invited to attend. For further information address Rev. J. SI.

Smith, President, or Patrick Curley, Secretary, Bigler station, Clearfield county, Pa. and $5. The newest and prettiest thing out is the Coaching Parasol. They are twelve ribs and have odd carved handles and come in all colors. Some are double faced, black on one side and colored on the other.

Prices, of course, vary with the quality of silk. Children's parasols come in cotton and silk. We sell all wool Jerseys at finest material, with cuffs and plaited back, a handsome braided one, 3.25. Remember, fits guaranteed. BALTZELL ROUSS.

from the east with a of Carp tllb, Goods, Gloves, Hosiery, GABLE'S PRICE Store I Thirteenth Altoona, Pa. SPONGES penny to $1 each, snitaole for bathing, the sick fall nnd see US. Call and see tin. We have a fine oil-dressed bnirgies they i not scratch the paint, and pliable as when used for the first time Cor. Ilth Ave.

aijd 15th St. CALI.IT7.IN GLEANINGS. Some Interesting Jfotes from Our mountain Top Correspondent. Gallitztn, July 25, 1S84. Editors Times: Sir.

Francis Cronour, who had his hand mashed while coupling ears on last Monday, is doing well. Dr. T. S. Troxell, who is attending him, says he thinks it will not be necessary to amputate any of his fingers.

He also reports Joseph Daugh-erty, whose great toe was mashed by an iron rail fulling on it, and afterward amputated, as getting along nicely. Fire has been started in the first kiln of brick to be burned for the new church. Sir. Andrew Boast, of Lilly's, buried his wife on Slonday, Mrs. Boast lias been ailing for nearly a year.

J. B. Younkins, traveling salesman forllet-rick of Indiana, was around among his many customers on Thursday. Casper King, a German, was severely in Taylor SlcCoy's mine, on AVednes-day last, by a mass of rock falling on him. His injuries are not of a fatal character.

Sir. James Murphy, of Tunnel Hill, has been making some improvements lately. Among other things he gave his house a new coat of paint. Sir. T.

M. Reilly did the painting. The Cambria Iron Compony are using np all the stock on hand about their furnace at Bennington. Whether they intend shutting down the furnace after the stock is exhausted we can't say. Sliss Clara Becher, whom we mentioned in our lost letter as being very ill, has not improved any.

Her brother, Sir. John Becher, of Dubois, who was telegraphed AVednes-day, arrived here last night, accompanied by his wife. Sir: Kail ron Wagner, recently of Slexieo, arrived here the early part of the week to take charge of the building of the new church. Several masons are preparing to begin work on the foundation, which will be pushed rapidly to completion. The recent dry weather was hard on the crops in this locality.

Even the crop of politicians, usually so numerous about this season of the year, appears to have been affected by the dry spell. Now that it has began to rain, however, I suppose we will soon notice an im provement in that partieu lar crop, at least. Sir. Charles Boyle, of whom mention was made in a recent letter, as having gone to visit relatives in the western part of the State, returned on Wednesday, and spent the few hours he remained here with his brother, our beioved pastor, Rev. Father Boyle, and his sister Grace.

He started yesterday evening on his return home to the Emerald Isle. Sir, Boyle made many friends during his short stay among ns, all ol whom wish him a pleasant voyage back to his native land. Mountaineer. A Sample Scene at the County Treasurer's Office. AVe clip the following from the Bedford Gazette, but we guess it fits about as well in this county as anywhere else Enter forty taxpayers.

John Jones, who is one of them, approaches the railing and the following dialogue takes place between the Treasurer and the aforesaid Jones "Is this where you pay taxes?" "It is." "AVbat's my taxes "What is your name?" "Jones." "What is your first name "John." "AVheredoyou live?" "Why, do you know where old Jake "No, no; I mean what is your township?" "AVhy lemme see its Blank township." "AVhat are you "AVhy. a Republican, I am." "No, no: I mean are you a freeholder "I guess so." "I cannot find you among the freeholders. How long have you owned this property?" I ain't got no property. I live on old "Then you are a tenant? "I guess so." "Your tax is 30 cents; 29 to pay." "How? I thought it was 5 off; that's only one off." "It's five off the hundred, not five off thirty cents. Do you want to pay this tax?" "I guess so.

Say, how long have we got to keep onr money until the five is off?" "Till the 28th of this month." "Oh, then, I'll not pay my tax now. I can carry it around in my pocket two weeks yet." Exit units. Sensation ttaxe. Hail. At Philadelphia Sletropolitan 9, Ath- letic 3.

At AVashington Both American Association and Union games postponed on account of rain. At New York Boston 10, New York 4. At Buffalo Eleven innings Buffalo 4, Cleveland 2. Special Bargain Week We take stock account this week, and in order to make room for a big lot of new goods that are coming in soon, we will close out many goods cheap, in tho different departments of our store. These bargains will be found in our Fancy Goods Department, Skirt Department, Muslin Underwear Department, Hosiery Department, Underwear Department, Domestic Department, Print Department.

Jerseys Embroideries Muslins Large Assortment at Low Prices. SPRECHER Popular ONE N. W. Cor. of Eleventh Ave.

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These Powders keep off the botts and beard cool. ImrinK tlie hea'ed term they are unsurpassed for any kind of stock cows, hogs or chickens. Put up in full pound packages, for 20 cents per jiounil. Ask your dealer lor them, and if they don't have them, come to onr store. 3Niglit Bell and Trumpet and Telephr ne Connection.

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