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TIIE MORNING TRIBUNE. 5A i i utJ-. BELLWOOD BRIEFS. STILL FAR APART. NEWRY NOTES.

RAVAGES OF FAMINES. Is It Your Do you pin your hat to your own hair? Can't do it? Haven't enough hair? It must be you do not know Ayer's Hair Visor Here's an introduction 1 Mav the OwnHi At est since she has returned for she will take up the correspondence aagin. From a Special Correspondent. Mr. and Mrs.

W. 31. Lykens were Clappertown visitors on Thursday. Mrs. G.

W. Shaffer and Miss Mary Walsh were Altoona visitors on Friday. Mrs. J. 'R.

Shew, after a pleasant visit with her mother, -Mrs. Mary Black, returned on "Wednesday to her home in Pittsburg. M. 3. McKenzie, a graduate of Indiana college of optical surgery, has opened an office in the Ansman building, on Bedford street, where he is prepared to do Mr.

and 'Mrs. Charles Nepper, after spending two years among their children in different parts of the county, have returned to their old home at Clappertown and settled down to enjoy the remainder of their lives beneath their own vine and fig tree. Joseph Conrad, of Spangler, has Union Recognition Continues a Stumbling Block. Hazekon, November 17 W. II.

Dettrey, president of the United Mine Workers of this district and secretary of the anthracite conciliation board, to-day replied to the statement of President Connell. of the conciliation board, that the miners in their convention in Shamokin take up the question of continuing the award of the strike commission Mr. Dettrey said: "Without recognition of he union a renewal of the three year agreement between the miners nnd operators will be unacceptable to the former." He also said that owing to the refusal of the operators to treat directly with officials of the union in the settlement of trouble at the mines, capital and labor in the anthracite, region were as far apart as ever. "The operators of the anthracite region," he continued, "even those who are members of the conciliation board and who are expected to adopt a pacific attitude have been hostile towards the miners' union during the past three years despite the recorded prayer of the anthracite strike commission, that the truce would conduce to a better feeling." Uncalled for Letters at Lakemont Post Office. The following letters remain uncalled for at.

the Lakemont post office: H. E. Swisher, A. L. Quern, S.

Smith, Edgar Bitter, Robert Refner 2, John Ake, James Anderson, Mrs. Margaret Mcllugh. One cent must be paid for each of these when called for. V. B.

FICKES, Postmaster. Spontaneous Combustion the Cause. Rockyford, November 17 Fire in the large warehouse of the American Beet Sugar company's plant here to-day caused a loss estimated at from $1500,0 00 to $400,000, fully covered by insurance. It destroyed about pounds-of sugar in the warehouse. It is believed the fire started from spontaneous combustion.

Wauf. van thouciht about weeks off. Take a peep at our thinking about this important Ixsl a cat, a dog or bird, Watch or pocket liook? riace a little, Tribune Ad Here the finders look. ANDERSON SCHOOL, Eleventh avenue and 11th street. Hay and night sessions.

Three Dollars per month. Individual Instructions. Bookkeeping, penmanship, Shorthand, Typewriting, Common school branches. Instructions by mail, $2. Call or write to-day.

Letters Improperly Addressed. V. Rodey. 418 Sixth avenue, city; Alfred C. Wicks, 527 Seventh, avenue, cilv: Dave Dewey, 142S Eighth street, city; Miss Jessie Brown, 2201 Broad avenue, city; Miss Anna, Hughes, between Beale and Tent i avenue; Miss Ethel F.

Paden, 41C Fourth street; Miss 'Myra Holdeman, 10(r Howard avenue; Miss Margaret Iltley, 1516 Tenth street; Mrs. Anna Kauffman, 117 Sixth avenue. Christmas yet? Less than six new stock and get your mind to matter. i Roy Marble was a vistor to Altoona on Saturday. Miss Sadie Adams, of Roaring Spring, visited Miss Anna Shinier over Sunday.

Samuel Shaw has been delivering milk from his dairy to his customers with satisfacton because of the pure article delivered by honest Sam. Fred Canuie, watchman at the Nineteenth street crossing of the branch -railroad, Altoona, with his wife, visited in Newry this week. Their son, Rev. E. J.

Canole, is pastor of the Catcholic chuhch. The ladies of the Newry Lutheran chinch will bold a festival and bazaar in the Eagle hall on Thanksgiving and evening. Dinner, supper and the dainties ef the season will be served, while the bazaar will contain small goods that may strike the fancy of many. A hearty welcome is ex-fended to all to be present. Miss Gertrude Baker has been visiting friends at Harrisburg, Duncan- non and Steelton during the past ten days, and her friend.

Miss Helen Gep-j hart, at Irving college, Mechancs-; burg. She returned home on the 14th inst. She has done correspondence for the excellent Tribune for several years and her neat, honest and fair statement of facts makes her items tasty and readable. Our pen is non Covert Cloth Coats Worth $7.50 For $5.98 These coats are the newest production of the season, full back, the popular three-quarter length, body lined with satin; a stylish and serviceable coat. 49c Skating time will soon be hooded in a pretty angora Tam acquaintance result in a heavy growth of rich, thick, 'glossy bir! And we know you will never be gray.

C. Lowll. Man. moved his family and household effects to town and no occupies a house on Allegheny street We are glad to welcome him among us and hope that his stay may lie long and prosperous. The barn on the farm of Harry Hoi-land, located south of town, was discovered to tie on fire on Thursday afternoon.

By heroic efforts Mr. Holland and wife succeeded in holding it in -check until neighbors came to their assistance and by united efforts they succeeded in saving the barn and contents, with 'but small loss. How the fire originated is yet a mystery. We are experiencing some opposition here in the enforcement of the vaccination law and the board of directors are threatened with arrest. On behalf of the board of directors, for whom -we speak, we desire to say that they -will not be swerved from their duty.

They cannot be bought, scared or bluffed, but ill rigidly perform their duty as they understand it, without fear, favor or affection. Kerse Coats Worth $8 to $10 For $6.98 Women's heavy Kersey Coats; the kind that stands cold, severe weather; long coats; full and half fitted back; velvet liound collar, and sleeves satin lined; color navy, seal, castor and black. Never sold for less than $8, $9 and $10. About 37 coats in the lot. 89c intense when you're usually 75c and $1.25.

securely THE BON TON Great Values MAKE Great Business Notice how busy we ate these days; just notice these prices, is it any wonder that this is the Coat, Suit and Millinery center of Altoona. When You Buy a Watch ilF $398 $498 Beautiful Trimmed Hats Entire Stock at a Great Reduction Almost three hundred hats to choose from. All new and fresh, velvet and silk frames, included; trimmed in wings, feathers, breasts and bird. Every hat represents true millinery art. The prices here are surely alluring enough to arouse your sense of saving.

$2.50 to $3.50 Hats now selling for $1.93 $3.50 to $4.00 Hats are marked $2.98 Infants White Bear Skin Coats, All our fine pattern Hats in black and colors. Worth from $12 to $15 now marked $7.98 Some Figures Which Relate to the Appalling Loss of Life. It has teen calculated that more than 2,000 starved to death in Spain last summer. The famine was lue to the drought. Horrifying as are ihese figures, says the New York Herald, the Spanish mortality occupies an unimportant place in the records of the world's great famines.

In the great famine in India in 17CI)-70 3,000,000 persons are supposed to have perished and 1,500,000 died in the fiimine of In 1873 the rice crop the district of Debar, in northwestern Bengal, idled only a quarter of the average harvest and as :i5.COO,000 persons were dependent on i his crop Cor sustenance the was obliged to make purchases of lice, chiefly in Farther India, and provide means of conveying it to the districts, including the bidding of a railway forty-five miles long. For a long time 3.000,01)0 persons received daily support, either in alms, in work or in loans. This relief was continued from Oftober, 1S73, to December, 1S7-L Tii this way the government expended $32,000,000. Donations also, amounting to over a million dollars, were contributed by private subscriptions. In this way the death rate was kept down to only twenty-five persons.

In 187G both oC the moonsoons failed to bring their due supply of rain, and the season of 1S77 was little 'better. The consequences of this prolonged drought, which extended from the Deecnn to Cape Comorin and subsequently invaded northern India, were more disastrous than any similar calamity up to tnat tune since tne in- 'aetion of. British rule. Notwith- mding unparalleled inrpnrtatlons of tin by sea and rail, and despite the Rest strenuous exertions of the gov- -rnment, -which expended about 000.000 for. the purpose, the loss of life from actual starvation and its at tendant train of diseases was groat.

The tctnl 'number of deaths from disease and want ih the distressed tracts, in excess, of the 'normal mortality, for two 187G-7S, is estimated to have raised the death rate by 40 per cent 5,2.0,000. Great famines have occurred in Persia in recent years, and Russia has had ninny during the last century, but the most terrible famine in recent time was 'the Irish famine of 1S15-47. It was eaiised by the loss of the potato crop. Leland had at that time a population of. about eight and a half millions, p.n.l it.

was largely dependent upon the potato crop. The crop of 1845 was a partial failure, aiv.l the peasantry, who had no surplus food ot former harvests to fall back upon, were compelled to take clothing and household furniture to the pawnshops to purchase food and teed or the next harvest. the crop of 1S4G was a total failure, niid absolute ruin and, starvation threatened the whole population. The government was slow in taking adequate "relief measures and great numbers 'died for want of food, and from diseases caused by lack of proper sustenance. Several million dollars -wefe raised by private subscriptions and the government contracted a loan of .08,000,000 to supply wants of jieoplo.

When the full oi flio' calamity was iized P.rltifih government and people did everything possible, and large sums of money and shiploads of provisions were sent from this country. At one time 3,000,000 Irish persons were receiving rations. A million and a half persons died of starvation or disease. The Indian famine of 189G-97 was the most severe ever known in that famine afflicted country. The great famine of 1S7 7 affected 257,000 square miles and 08,000,000 persons.

The 'highest number receiving relief in 1877 was .3,178,000, while in 181)7 more than were being aided during tlio month of June. THE GRANGERS. The Topics JDiscused at the Meeting of National Grange. Atlantic City, November 1. Illegitimate profits formed the leading theme of the report of the executive commit--too of the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry, which wa3 presented at to-day's session of the convention.

"This evil," the report states, "has in-. vaded even the homes In the form of adulterated foods and has become so formidable tlon must be that government ac taken to curb Its "GraTt in -politics has become so prevalent as to almost insult the human Intelligence to more-than mention It," contin ies ve-pciH, "and there is a cry all ovaiy thetfafted States to-day for its suppnessioti. Grafting Is one of the unh-ensuVand seemingly perpetual crimes. Punish grafting, but punish all or n-ne. Do not imagine tho graft evil curbed or the public appeased by sending a few postofflco looters to prison while grafters of millions occupy positions of trust, or hold down seats in the United States senate making grafting the sure road to prosperity and fame.

No man because he is stronger than another In body' and mind has any right to take from another." This afternoon's session was principally taken up in the consideration of questions touching on various national Prominent among these was the pure food law. The members were very much elated over the reports from all sections which go to show that the mem-hership next year will reach the million mark. To-ninht's session was largely devoted to in-tations In the seventh tie- gree. There were some candidates. High Priest George Horton, of (Michigan, conducted the ceremonies." California started the hall rolling as'j to life find fire Insurance.

A resolution appeared from there asking the states to exercise a stricter care and control hoth of fire and life insurauae, or the farmers would be victims of joint and unscrupulous Stock companies. Charles Potter, a delegate to the National grange from Tiverton, R. died sud.le.nUy in his hotel last night of heart, failure. His body was found to-day. The delegation from Island has taken charge of tile body.

Looking for Solace. "Charley, dear," said young Mrs. "Torldns, "we have one satisfaction." "What is it?" "The money 4 you have given lie booksmakers at the races means that much less for wicked insurance directors and promoters." Mwavs. Remember the Drunks Get Their Dues Foot Games Various Items. Miss Edna Irwin is visiting friend, George McCracken Ball her of Derry- The ladies of the United Brethren church will hold a sale of eatables at C.

E. Figart's store room this afternoon. The market announced to be held by the ladies of the Methodist Episcopal church in the lecture room vestibule this afternoon will be held in the par sonage instead. Merchant O. M.

Weaver has almost completed his new residence on South Second street and in a few- days -will be snugly settled therein. Charles Chamberlain has been promoted to be assistant to Baggage Master R. L. Bratton, in place of M. L.

iMoflitt, who has been appointed night gateman at the Altoon-- depot. A large number of tickets have been sold fo. 'tne eruer.4 lii'mcii. In the Lutheran church last evening by Ealnh C. Madden, of Altoona, who has already made for himself a name this line.

Tie proceeds were for the- benefit' of tin school library. Two men' "who were arrested and locked up for being drunk and disorderly were given a hearing by Burgess Balsbach on Thursday evening. One -was fined $15.80 and the other $10.80. They were again locked up in default of fine, hut released yesterday through the kindness of friends, who paid their fines. Three foot Shall games are scheduled for this afternoon.

'The Farmers are expecting the Philipsburg team. The Juniors will have a round with the Sixth Ward Tigers and the high school eleven will try conclusions wiih the Juniata high school team. All the games are hooked for the foundry field tout the order is nut announced. No changes in the usual religious services are announced for to-morrow. Prof.

J. A. Ilindman, formerly principal of our thorough schools, now holding a lucrative position with the American Book company, has purchased a home in Juniata and will remove there next week. Mr. and Mrs.

Hindman have many friends in llellwood to wish them prosperity in their new home. Editor AV. F. Balsbach, of the Bell-wood Bulletin, spent the week out hunting. His editorial pencil, paste and scissors were left in charge of bis wife, who, with the assistance of the office force, will put out; the sheet in a style that rivals the editor best, work.

The lady is receiving more congratulations thru the edilor, as he returned with only ens lone pheas ant, to. tell the ia'e of his4 wandering-. Mr. and Mrs. C.

V. S'tnsser had a pjleasant surprise on Wedncsdas mgiir. in shape a company ot friends from Tyrone an I Altoona, who assembled to celebrate Mrs. Sausser's birthday. As Sattsser'also had a birthday on Thursday, the company tarried till after midnight in order to make the celebration reach loth days.

-Mrs. Elizabeth Hancock died at 2:30 p. m. Thursday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Melissa Thomas near Fostoria, after a three months' illness.

She 'was aged 85 years and her death was of diseases incident to eld agc -She'TVas born at Appollo, and had resided there many years, but for the past fifteen years her home had been in this vicinity biie had long been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and died in that faith. For more than fifty years she had been a widow, two daughters only remaining of 'her fam ily, Mrs. Melissa Thomas, at whose home -she died, and Mrs. Maria Mc- Uuire, of Fairmount City, Pa. Two (brothers also survive, James Upde graft, of Jeanette, and Philip, of Free-port, 111.

The funeral services will held at the house at 2:30 p. m. -Sunday. Interment in Logan Valley cemetery. EXCITING RUNAWAY.

The Vicl.m Thereof Was Mrs. Elizabeth Small, Who Was Badly Elizabeth Small, -wife of Simon Small, of 417 Third avenue, was badly injured In a runaway accident yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock as a result of which she is lying in a serious condition at her home. Mrs. Small "ad driven a friend to Juniata with her husband's horse and buggy and was on her way back alone. When at the Red Bridge another horse came up behind her, -when the animal which she was driving which will not, if possible, allow another horse to pass, It, broke into a.

fast gallop and soon got beyond the control of the driver. The fleeing horse dashed at a great rate of speed along the road to Sixth avenue' and when near Sixth avenue and Seventeenth street Mrs. Small, who was standing up in the buggy holding to the reins, suddenly fainted away from fright and just at that instant, the buggy collided with a wagon, throwing the occupant of the. vehicle with terrific force to the edge of the pavement, where she alighted on her sido on tho cunbing. The horse continued its mad flight out the avenue to Eighteenth street, where it was caught, hy several men.

The prostrate woman was tenderly picked up by several persons who were passing and carried into a nearby house. Dr. Keagy was hastily summoned and worked hard to revive her, and she finally regained consciousness about 6 o'clock. She was soon afterwards conveyed to her home in a cab, and at this writing is resting as easily as possible under the circumstances. The extent of her injuries cannot yet be learned" as she may be injured internally which may develop later.

Ilev right wrist was dislocated by the fall and she was badly bruised about the body and suffered much from the great shock sustained. Her right side was terribly bruised coming in contact with the curb, hut no hones were broken. A large lump also appeared upon the back of her head. The great wonder is that she was not injured- to a much greater extent as she-fell to the street with great force. The horse escaped unin jured, but two -wheels of the buggy were wrecked and the vehicle was otherwise damaged.

Card of Thanks. Mrs. P. A. Adams desires to return her sincere thanks to -the friends and neighbors for their kindness in her recent affliction, the death of her sister, Mary Jane Powers.

on every box. 25c J9 A7 Tain 0' Shanters You should Investigate just as carefully as though you were going to buy and lot. The movement should be a re'iable one should have the proper number of jewels and made in a manner that will insure its keeping correct time. The average person must depend upon the jewelei'a wcid when he invests in a watch, as it requires no little still to distinguish the inferior from the perfect. That Is where we can serve you to good advantage.

We have the watch business down to a fine point, and you can trust every watch we offer you to be of a reliable make and guaianteed to give satisfactory service. We have the greatest assortment of watches in the city-all kinds for all Our watches for railroaders ate gems of accuracy. Let us show you how lowour prices ari Berman, Jeweler and Optician. I309 Eleventh Avenue. The Low Priced Jewelry Store Children's Coats Heavy Kersey Coats in blue, brown red.

Worth $1.00, for $2.93 Entire line of $5.00 Hats $3.98 $3.50 Large line of fine Broadcloth and Cravenette Coats; the newest styles the season, $3.50 to $6.98.. All sizes. Underwear Bargains Women's Ribbed Fleeced lined Underwear; very good quality. The 35o quality; special, 19c garment. 50c Ribbed Underwear, fleeced lined; extra heavy, special for 29c 75c Flannelette Gowns 49c 3itc Colored Flannel Skirts 19c TON THE Don't neglect your eyes.

Better let us examine them just as soon as they show signs of being tired or painful. Our expert optician's services are at your command. No charge for examination. Both Phones 1323 Eleventh Avenue here. The cold doesn't seem half so Shanter, in all colors; 49c and 89c; The Store ThatV Different KING BON and of LD'S CHOENFE ale Great Sample The Household Word of Altoona.

Only Four Dikys More cf Ttm Greta Bargain Feast and Then This Great Sale Will Pan Into History. To the Public. It has been editorially suggested, by the Altoona Times the appointment of an inspector of meters would be welcomed by the consumers of gas in this city. On behalf of the4 Altoona Gas company I wish to endorse the suggestion, and say that this company would welcome such an appointment. The meters are of the best manufac ture, and it is our wish that they be kept in such condition as will secure the most accurate possible registration.

Let the mayor or city councils appoint a properly qualified inspector whose duty it -shall be to take out, test and replace any meter the accuracy of which is questioned- This company agrees to pay two dollars each for tho removal, examination and replacing of meters wherever there is found to be a variation of over 2 per cent from absolute correctness, and against the cosumer, the consumer to pay the costs if the meter is found to be within such limit. If the inspection of a meter shows that the consumer has been paying for more gas than has been used, this company will gladly refund at whatever rate such over-payment has been made for the three preceeding months, and if thy inspection shows that the meter has not registered as much, gas as has passed through, it, the consumer shall be called- upon to pay for a similar period that amount which has not been charged. This company shall in every way be glad to assist in the furtherance of this suggested plan to ensure the accuracy of measurement of gas used by its customers. A'ud proper ordinance to this effect should be enacted by whicli the gas company shall be compelled to refund or the consumer to pay, for any excess or deficiency in charge for gas, as per bills rendered. GEO.

H. HARPER, Manager. A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PM.ES. telling, lind, Protruding Piles. DniCTOfts ore authorized to refund money If PAZ.O OINTMICNT fails to cure in 6 to 14 days.

GOc. mon, wed, frl4 I Just as it was for-us so shall it be for you during the remaining Four Days. I Wonderful values can be had on Friday, Nov. 17; Saturday, Nov. 18; Monday, Nov.

20 and Tuesday, Nov. 21; in all departments, for Man, Woman or Child. See Mammoth Window Display for Prices. E1IDS dm a ltoon as LOW-PRICE; store Kline's Old Stand 1331-1333 Eleventh Ayenne, In 8 r-iC. i 2 Days Cures a GoM in One Day,.