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II fill III Rill III II II II II II HI II VOL. 181. ALTOONA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1895. THREE CENTS A COPY. Hughes.

Not a true bill and the prose JOE PATCHED THE JUSTICE'S II IS 11 BUSY DAY, Wednesday's Proceedings in the County Court at Hollidaysburg. A GOOD CITIZEN DEAD. William H. Leader Died at His Home After a Short Illness. Mr.

William II. Leader died at his home, No. 408 Tenth street, at twelve minutes of 10 o'clock last night, the cause of death being congestion of the lungs. The deceased was the son of Daniel and Mary Leader and was born in Bedford, January 19, 1832. He was reared in the town in which he was born, obtaining his education in the public schools and afterward learning the trade of carpentering, in which he was engaged until his death He moved to Hollidaysburg in 1848, and on April 5, 1854.

was married HOLLIDAYSBTJBG HAPPENINGS. Sudden Death of Mrs. Mary Diamond A Boy Badly Injured. A dozen styles of fine overcoats, from $18.00 to $22.00 each, at Sucklings. Twenty per cent, off all prices during October makes wall paper worth buying now, at McClure's, 1216' Eighth avenue.

Blair county's biggest and best stock of overcoats, underwear and gioves is attracting crowds of buyers these days at Suckling's. Mrs. John H. Law leaves to-day for Harrisburg, where she will represent the Blair county union as delegate in the state convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union. The capital stock of the County Capi cutor, W.

K. Hughes, to pay the costs. MOTIONS AND PETITIONS. Divelv J. K.

Patterson, was ap- pointed auditor in the assigned estate of Lawrence P. btich. Leisenring J. B. Kurtz, was ap pointed auditor in the assigned estate of the Altoona Manufacturing company, Greevy Walters A.

S. Fisher, was appointed auditor in the estate of William McNevin, late of Altoona. Shaw frank McCullough, was appointed auditor in the assigned estate of Michael Reieh. Same The order of sale in the Mrs. Caroline Stanberger assigned estate was continued.

Baldrige The bond of Annie Achey, guardian of Ellen Achey, minor child of Bayard Achey, on sale of real estate in t.hp sum nt SfiOl) was nrmroved. Shaw Perry J. BuAholder, assignee of Thomas J. Burkholder, was cited to file his account before the first Monday in November. Same The bond of Henry Elway, assignee of James H.

Cashling, for $4,400, was approved. Bridenbaugh John P. Levan, William Loudon and Henry Hawk, assignees of Joseph L. Calvert, were granted an order for the sale of real estate. Leisenring The sheriff's sale of the real estate of A.

E. and Carrie E. Goetz was set aside.and the sheriff was directed to advertise and sell the same at a special sale. S. E.

Hedding, assignee ot E. M. Kennedy, was ci ed to file his account before the first Mondav in Noyember. Gessey The sale of the R. H.

McCor-mick real estate by the trustee, D. A. Gilland, to Karl Kung, was confirmed. H. G.

Stover, was appointed auditor, on the sheriff's sale of the personalty of George A. Wamback. Greevy Walters S. A. McNeal, was appointed auditor to distribute the funds in the hands of T.

D. Hughes, administrator of David Banks. Teinpleton The mortgaging of the Dr. II. B.

Piper real estate for $1,200 was ordered. The bond of the administra tors for $2,300 was approved. An alias subpiena was granted in the divorce case of Margaret Kephart vs. H. T.

Kephart. A rule was granted on the defendant for the payment of alimony. An order for the payment of counsel fees was made in the Isaac Snyder estate. The exceptions to the auditor's report in the William Aellerman estate were withdrawn and the report was confirmed absolutely. Court will convene this morning at 9 o'clock.

DIED AX MIDNIGHT. Mrs. Bebeooa Beohhoefer Passes Away After a lingering Illness. Mrs. Rebecca Bechhoefer, wife of A.

Bechhoefer, died at midnight last night after a lingering illness with a complication of diseases at her home, 1412 Eleventh street. ihe deceased had been ill for quite a year, and all that medical skill could do was done for her relief. In April last she was taken to the Presbyterian hospital in Philadelphia, remaining in that institution about six weeks, though without avail, there being but little improvement on her return. During the past five months she was confined entirely to her bed, and all the time suffered intense pain. She bore her sufferings with patience and resignation, remaining gentle and considerate of others throughout.

Mrs. BechhotJfer was born in Sulzberg Oberpfalz, Bavaria, December 21, 1833, being therefore somewhat over 61 years of age. Beside her husband and a sister Mrs. Julia Scheeline, of this city, she is survived by eight children, Charles, of St. Paul, Mrs.

Fannie Bechhoefer, of Woodbury, and Joseph, Lena, Bertha, Lea, Pauline and Jacob at home. One child preceded her to the grave. The funeral announcement will appear later. POLICE PICKINGS. The Recital of the Woes of Those Who Ban Foul on the Statutes.

There were no arrests by the police yesterday. What He Said in the Case of Altoona vs. James 6. LOOSE PASSING OF ORDINANCES The Deoree Was Made on the Point That No Bill Shall Be Passed Finally in Either Branoh on Same Bay as Introduced. A SYNOPSIS OF THE OPINION Pittsburg, October 8.

The following is the opinion of Chief Justice Sterritt in rendering the decision of the supreme court in the case of the City of Altoona vs. James B. Bowman, appellant: The first specification charges in sub stance that the ordinance under which the paving was done is illegal and void in that it was acted on and passed by the common council on the same day that it was sent to that body by the select branch, in violation of the positive mandate of section 3, article 4 of the act of May 23, 1889, P. L. 282, which declares inter alia that "No bill shall be passed finally in either branch upon the same day on which it was introduced or re ported." ihere is no question as to the lacts ot which this alleged illegality is predi cated.

It is conceded that the bill in question was introduced in select council on March 27, 1890. On that day it was referred to the committee on highways and sewers, composed of members of both branches of council and ordered to be printed. On March 31, following, it was favorably reported back to select council, and on the same day it was considered and finally passed by that body and forthwith messaged to the common councils, which, on the same day, took up and finally passed the ordinance. It thus appears that the bill, originating in select council, was properly referred, favorably reported, and afterwards, on the fourth day after its introduction, taken up and finally passed by that body. In this there was no want of compliance with the letter as well as the spiritof the act; but, as the proceeding in common council, it was very different.

On the same day that the ordinance was messaged or reported to that body it was taken up, considered and finally passed. This was done in manifest disregard of the legislative mandate that "no bill shall be passed fially in either branch upon the same day on which it was introduced or reported." This mandate applies with equal force to both branches of council, that in which a bill has been first introduced as well as the other branch to which it has been messaged or reported after it has been finally acted on by the former. Any other construction of the clause would ignore the plain intent thereof, as clearly expressed in unambiguous words, and defeat the manifest purpose of the act, which was to prevent hasty, inconsiderate and vicious legislation. In employing the language above quoted the legislature very evidently intended to absolutely prohibit the final passage of any bill or ordinance by either branch of councils on the same day upon which it was introduced or reported in said branch. The wisdom of the prohibition or limitation on the authority of councils, has been demonstrated by experience, and the law should be rigidly enforced, notwithstanding the alleged fact that councils, in this case, may have acted on erroneous advice as to the scope of their power in the premises.

No such saving clause can be found in the act; and its interpolation by strainded construction or otherwise, would be not only unauthorized but exceedingly dangerous. We cannot assent to the suggestion that the almost conclusive presumption in favor of the constitutional regarity of nrneeedinps of the IpcriHlativft rlpnnrt.mnnt of the government is equally applicable directly from the making department, courts, as members of the judicial department, must necessarily presume that every constitutional requirement in the enactment of such laws has been ob served. A proper deference is due by each department to each ot the others The limited power and authority, with which municipal corporations, as agen cites of the state, are invested, must be exercised strictly within the lines and limitations prescribed by the law making power. In defendant's ninth point they re- quested the court to say: "If work was done on December 2, 1890, it was in the alteration or repairing of work done recently, namely, straightening the curb which had been previously set, but had settled out of line, and it was not work which was embraced in the completion of the original or main work; and this is a question for the jury." The testimony was sufficient to justify the presentation of this point, and it should have been affirmed; but the learned judge, holding that the question involved "is for the court and not for the jury," denied the request. In this there was error.

It is unnecessary to pursue the inquiry further. The ordinance under which the paving was done and proceedings had is illegal and void, and leaves nothing on which to rest the plaintiffs' claim. Judgement reserved. Some Becent Appointments. J.

K. Johnston has been appointed supervisor of sub-division No. 2, Philadel phia division, vice J. B. Baker, promoted.

To date from October 16, 1895. V. S. Doebler has been appointed supervisor of sub-division No. 4, Philadelphia division, vice J.

K. Johnston, transferred. To date from October lti, 1895. H. W.

Webber has been pppointed mi pervisor of sub-division No. 30, Altoona division, vice V. S. Doebler, transferred. To date from October 16, 1895.

He Proved Himself King of Trotting Stallions Yesterday. THOUSANDS YIEWED THE RACE He Won the First, Fourth and Fifth Heats While John B. Gentry Took the Second and Bobert J. the Third. COLERIDGE WASN'T IN THE FIGHT Lexington, October 9.

The black stallion Joe Patchen lowered the colors of his two famous rivals, Robert J. and 1 John R. Gentry, this afternoon and proved himself the king of pacing stallions. He fought out a racing battle of five heats and was in the contest from first to last. Though defeated, his two rivals are by no means disgraced.

Each showed sterling qualities to fight out a brilliant racing battle. Coleridge was in the wrong class and did not half show his early season's form. Six thousand people viewed the race and cheered the neat winners with genuine enthusiasm. Robert J. was well played at $100 to $50 over the field.

A cold wind barred fast time. Patchen carried the gelding in the first heat to the half in 1:01, but nearing the sixth furlong, Robert J. made a break and it appeared to be all over. Mcllenry came fast with Gentry and a collision looked certain, but a broken wheel to Robert sulky was all, and Pachen won an easy heat by several lengths from Coleridge. The finish of the' second heat, with Robert J.

and Patchen making a close tie for first place, Gentry came at them with a rush and won the heat in Gentry was timed separately the last quarter and made it in 29 seconds. Robert J. landed the third heat and a rally was made on him in the speculative arena, with fatal results, as he could not head off the black stallion. Patchen won the last two heats rather handily. This makes the fourth time that Patchen has defeated Robert during 1895.

Summary: Free for all, pacing; purse Joe Patchen, lilk. by I'ati lien Wilkes, dam by Joe Young (Curry) 1 2 2 1 1 John 11. Gentry, b. by Ashland Wilkes (Alc- Hcnry) 4 13 3 2 Robert 1 1. liy Hartford (lieor.) 3 1 2 4 Coleridge, b.

2 4 4 4 3 Time 2:08, 2:05, 2:" 2:08. CUPID'S DOINGS. A Number of Young People Succumb to His Blandishments and Wed. At the home of the bride, 1014 Green avenue, last evening, Mr. Strickland S.

Gehret and Miss Mary Katherine Steel were united in marriage by Rev. H. II. Stiles, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church. The ceremony was performed in the parlors at 8.15 o'clock.

Miss Mabel Steel, niece of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr. Harry A. Anderson, Master Mechanic H. D. Gordon's chief clerk, gracefully officiated as best man.

None but the immediate relatives of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony. Alter the solemn and beautiful service was concluded, the guests repaired to the dining room, where a deli cate and dainty wedding supper was spread for their delectation. The happy young people will leave this morning for a wedding tour in eastern cities. Mr. Gehret is a young man with hosts of friends in this city, and is em ployed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company as chief draughtsman at Juniata shops.

1 he bride is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. R. D. Steel, of 1014 Green ave nue, and is a young lady of varied and graceful accomplishments. On their re turn to this city, the newly wedded cou ple will reside at the home recently con structed by the groom on Sixteenth ave nue and lhirteenth street.

m'kENZIE MILLER. Rev; Father Sheedy performed the ceremony last evening at 8 o'clock in St. John's church which united in wedlock Mr. Frank J. McKenzie and Miss Mar garet Miller, both of this city.

Mr. W. J. McKenzie, brother of the groom, and Miss Nora Miller, the bride's sister, were tne attendants. Alter the ceremony a supper was served to the newly married young people and a few friends at the bride's home, 2024 Seventh avenue.

Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie departed on fast line this morning for a wedding tour in eastern cities, and oh their return will go to housekeeping at 1330 Twentieth avenue. smith m'girk. Mr.

William G. Smith and Miss Lizzie McGirk were united in marriage in the parsonage of the Second Lutheran church by the pastor, Rev. J. F. Hart-man, at eight o'clock last evening.

Both parties are residents of this city, the groom being employed in the Juniata shops. On their return from a wedding tour the young people will reside in this city. Exquisite Fur Garments on View. Messrs. William Murray's Son Co.

accorded the ladies of Altoona a pleasant surprise yesterday when they visited this well-known house to witness the exhibit of fur garments. An exquisite showing of the finer grades of fur goods was on view, angmentea by a special display from one of the largest fur manufacturers of the east, whose representative took pleasure in showing his wares to the many interested visitors. A specially attractive display was that in the window, where several hundred dollars worth of material was couched in a few garments. While no pretensions were made at decorating, the various departments were beautified by tastily arranging the goods in showy order, thereby enhancing the appearance of the main room. The special fur display will continue during to-day and this evening.

MATTIE JOHNSON WAS ACQUITTED The Disposition Made of Other Cases. Grand Jury Eeturns Hade in the Various Cases Considered hy the Body. MOTIONS AND PETITIONS HEARD Yesterday was a busy day in the county court and a large amount of the criminal business was settled, Mrs. Mattie Johnson, of Union avenue Altoona, was acquitted of the larceny of money from a negro lodger named Mai in Crura. Calvin Barnacle and Alex.

Swartz-worth were tried for committing an ag gravated assault and battery upon the person of John Lang. The prosecutor testified on the stand that he had been assaulted and beaten by the defendants in July, and a ligament in his jaw had been ruptured by a violent blow. Dr. W. C.

Holler testified as to the nature of the blow. Barnacle was convicted of assault and battery, and Swartz worth of simple assault. John Schantz, the young man who created a disturbance "during the progress of a ball game at Wopsononock two months ago, pleaded guilty to assault and battery. A nolle pros, was entered on the indictment against James Farrell and Adam Shiner. Robert Lockard pleaded guilty to the charge of assault and battery.

He was sentenced to pay $1 fine and the costs. This offense occurred on Union avenue, Altoona. In disposing of the case his honor took occasion to remark that he was impressed with the fact that Union avenue is the Tenderloin district of Altoona and everything goes there. Several offenses had been returned to court from this locality. The matter would receive consideration next spring at license court, as his honor was convinced that too much whisky caused the disturbances.

George Baker, Harry McMurtrie, Harry Ponnell and Albert Rough were prosecuted for committing a rape upon the person of Catharine K. Shannon, a girl under 16 years of age, in a lumber yard at Tyrone. The trial had not progressed far when it became apparent that the girl's story was of such an improbable character that it could not be believed. The defendants were acqvitted. County to pay the costs.

Barty Kunz, the treasure of The Mtvn- nerchor Singing society, Altoona. was tried for the embezzlement of $375.99, the funds of the society. Evidence was adduced to show that the defendant had been suspended from his office. The constitution and by-laws of the society were translated from the German language by an interpreter. The defense, as loreshauowed in the opening argu ment ot Attorney Dively.

is that Kunz is still the legal treasurer of the society, and is ready to account foi all moneys in his hands. Thomas H. Greevy, is conducting the prosecution. The prosecution was still on trial when court adjourned. Augustus Plowden pleaded guilty to the charge of cruelty to animals and maiming and wounding a cow.

He was sentenced to pay $5 fine and the costs. GRAND JURY RETURNS. The grand jury made returns to the following bills of indictment: Commonwealth vs. Michael Drass. Defendant is a Duncansville merchant and is charged with fraudulently concealing his goods with the intent to defraud his creditors out of $3,000.

A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Michael Drass. Obtaining $202 worth of merchandise from M. Oppetiheimer of Pittsburg, by false pretense.

A true bill. Commonwealth vs. William Stehley. This defendant is charged with perjury, committed on the trial of the prosecution against John J. Grove for violation of the liquor laws.

A true bill. Commonwealth vs. A. L. Feltwell and Calvin Harmon.

Aggravated assault and battery on F. A. Musser. A true bill. The defendants pleaded guilty and were sentenced to pay $10 tine and" costs.

Commonwealth vs. Jacob Drass, fraudulently receiving and secreting goods belonging to Michael Drass, an in solvent merchant, with intent todetraud creditors; unlawfully colluding with Michael Drass to conceal property with intent to defraud creditors; concealing tne maeoieaness oi JUicnael JJrass, with the intent to defraud creditors, by giving a false color. A true bill on every count. Commonwealth vs. Frederick Piper.

Larceny. A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Edward Leonard. Assault and battery.

Not a true bill and the county to pay "the costs. Commonwealth vs. Frank Leer. Selling liquor without a license. A true bill.

Commonwealth vs. Jphn Collins. Larceny. A true bill. vq Villiom T.nnl-a.fl i i uuvnaiu.

A true bill as to assault nd battery, but not a true bill as to aggravated assault ana battery. Commonwealth vs. Solbraon Jacobs, Setting fire to a building with the intent to defraud insurers. Not atrue bill and the prosecutor, Kosenaial, to pay the costs. Commonwealth vs.

Robirt Ritter, Seduction under promise oi marriage; fornication and bastardy. A rue bill. Commonwealth vs. John Roller. Assault.

A true bill. Commonwealth vs. Francis vouglass, Maliciously killing a hog. A true bill Commonwealth vs. William Hughes.

Aggravated assault and battery uon W. R. Harshberger. Not a true bill aid the prosecutor, W. R.

Harshberger, the costs. Commonwealth vs. W. R. rarsh- berger.

Assault and battery on VL R. tal Building and Loan association is one million dollars and not one hundred thousand dollars as was erroneously stated in the press dispatches from Harrisburg yesterday. J. H. McConkey, of VVnghtsville, will give a Bible reading in the Metho- dist Episcopal church on Saturday after noon at 3 clock.

Public invited ana especially all teachers of the Sunday schools. Mr. McConkey takes up next Sunday's lesson. A meeting of the isiair county oar was held in the consultation room of the court house vesterday morning. Hon.

A. S. Landis presided and District. Attorney W. S.

Hammond acted as secre A resolution was offered by Mr. Hammond and adopted, requesting the superior court to transter aiair county irom the middle district to the eastern district. The reason for this proposed change is that Blair county lawyers desire to argue their cases in Philadelphia instead of Harrisburg. the 12-year-old son of John Drass, of North Montgomery street, met with an accident at noon yesterday which will probably result fatally. Ihe boy, in company with several schoolmates, was laying circus in the stable at the rear of is father's residence.

The youngsters were having a lively time, imitating the astonishing feats of acrobats. While performing on the trapeze, Alex, lost his balance and fell to the stable floor, striking on his head. He was picked up and carried to his home. Dr. J.

R. Humes was summoned. On Tuesday the Tribune noted the death of Miss Maggie Diamond at the home of her mother on Union street, the event occurring on Monday evening. At 8.45 o'clock this morning, just as the funeral cortege was about to proceed to St. Miehael's Catholic church, Mrs.

Mary Diamond, mother of the deceased young lady, dropped dead. After the excitement caused by this sad occurrence had somewhat subsided, the funeral procession proceeded to the church where services were performed, after which the young lady's remains were interred. The mother's Budden death may be attributed to heart disease, brought on by weakness occasioned by long, weary watching at her daughter's bedside. She was aged 60 years. She is survived by two sons, Jacob and Henry, of Hollidaysburg, and one daughter, Mrs.

Kate Lane, of Youngstown. Ohio. The funeral services will be held in St. Michael's Catholic church this morning at 9 o'clock. Interment in St.

Mary's cemetery. A large party of friends and associates met at the home of Mr. Martin Hart on Monday evening to give him a surprise party and help him celebrate the passing of the 42d mile stone of his life. It is needless to say that Mr. Hart was surprised when he entered to find his house in possession of a large crowd of friends.

He was the recipient of many useful and handsome gifts, especially the cosy chair presented by his niece, Miss Margaret llamil. Games were the chief amusement, until 12 o'clock, when supper was announced, to which all did justice, hen the games were resumed and continued until the time came to depart, which was in the wee small hours of morning. were pleased with the excellent entertainment given them and departed for, wishing their host many years of happiness. Those present were: Messrs. Rtidisill, Dougherty and David Barr, of Altoona, Mr.

and Mrs. Rudy Miller, Mrs. John Harte, Misses Mary and Kate Bailey, Annie Riley, Lizzie Shupp, Minnie Yeager, Bertha Bridenbaugh, Rose Frank, Anne Blindle, Elsie McManamy, Clara Butts, Margaret llamil, Annie Hainsey and Bertha Hart, Messrs. Knighton, James Hayes, Joseph Blindle, John Hayes, William Burger, Ed. Hart and Howard Hart, all of Hollidaysburg.

The following properties were sold by the sheiiff at Hollidaysburg yesterday: The interest ol George C. and Mary E. Crawford in a house and lot on Eigh teenth street, Altoona. sold to United Security company for $1,000. Interest of II.

B. Lockard in house and lot on Twenty-third street, Altoona. Sold to W. A. Ambrose for $35.

Interest of V. L. Calvert in house and lot on Thirteenth avenue, Altoona. Sold to Altoona Building and Loan association for $3,020. Interest of William Davis to lot on Sixth avenue, Altoona.

Sold to W. A. Ambrose for $35. Interest of Letitia and Jere Long to house and lot in Logan township. Sold to W.

A. Ambrose for $1,375. Interest of William and John K. Hamm to.lot of ground in Allegheny township. Sojd to R.

W. Smith for $16. Interest of J. T. Cresswell in house and lot in Bell wood.

Sold to W. L. Woodcock for $1,000. Interest of Fox Curtis in house and lot on Sixth avenue, Altoona. 'Sold to F.

W. Curtis for $375. Interest of Fox Curtis in house and lot on Third avenue, Altoona. Sold to J. B.

Kurtz for $350. Interest of Fox Curtis in house and lot on Seventh avenue, Altoona. Sold to F. W. Curtis for $800.

Interest of William Beyer in house and lot on First avenue, Altoona. Sold to W. A. Ambrose for $35. Interest of L.

L. Lotz in house and lot on Front street, Hollidaysburg. Sold to John L. Replogle for The sales were adjourned until Friday at 1 p. m.

On the Sliding Soale. Washington, October treasury stated gold reserve to-day is to Miss Martha Dobbs, of that town. In laoo he removed to Altoona. and had since been a resident of this city. Besides his wife he is survived by the following children: Arthur James Thomas Edward Charles Mary and Bessie G.

Leader. Mr. George Leader, of Bedford, a brother of the deceased; Mrs. Sallie Sansom, of Indiana, and Mrs. Lizzie Fisher, of Bedford.

sisters, also survive. ihe deceased was an excellent citizen as well as a fond husband and father. While quiet and unassuming in his manner, he at the same time had many friends who will be sorry to hear of his demise. The funeral arrangements will be announced later. MANY ATTENDED The Entertainment Given at Juniata Last Evening.

The entertainment last evening in con nection with the bazar at the Juniata Presbyterian church was witnessed by a crowded house. Snyder's orchestra opened the exercises with choice selections. Mr. Harry E. Gamble, the well known bass singer, delighted the audi ence with several fine songs.

A class of Mrs. Vandegrift school gave a very charming dialogue in several acts, and Miss Lona Emeigh, a young lady of 13, showed a readiness in elocutionary ef forts as she responded to encore after en core. All the rest of the programme was highly appreciated by the delighted audience. Bessie Boyles gave a fine recitation, and Miss Arintha Kurch read thoughtful and instructive essay on "The Value of Little Things." She gave tone and tenor to the exercises of the evening and interpreted the true meaning of these efforts for the church. Ihe programme for to-night and Friday night will, if possible, oiltrival what has already been done.

It is wor thy of special mention that one piece played by the Snyder orchestra, entitled ''The City Band," was composed by Mr. Snyder himself. Asked to Bemove Their Badges. PortHuhon, October 9. Fred.

Smith, a veteran, was buried this morn ing under the auspices of William Sanborn post, Grand Armv of the Republic. The services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church and conducted by Father Spaeth. When the pall bearers arrived at the church door they were re quested by the priest to remove their Grand Army of the Republic badges. This thev refused to do and remained on the outside until the services were over.

The veterans are angry over the mat ter, father Spaeth said that in requesting the soldiers to remove their badges he was only following the rules of the diocese, which states that no society not approved by the church is permitted to wear regalia in the church. It is not be cause the church is opposed to the Grand Army, but because it is not a Catholic organization. Supreme Chief Lyttle to Be Eeceived. Supreme Chief A. C.

Lyttle of the Knights of the Golden Eagle will arrive in this city on fast line Saturday evening. Arrangements are now in progress for his reception. The members of the various castles as well as their wives, are requested to attend the reception which event will take place at the Eagle's Nest, 911 Chestnut avenue, after the arrival of the train. A reception committee will meet him at the station, and the order of march therefrom will be led by a band of music after which will come the members of Elmo cora-mandery and also the local castles. The procession will escort Mr.

Lyttle to the Eagle's Nest, where refreshments and speeches will be indulged in. The reception committee will be composed of two members from each castle and will act as a guard of honor to the new supreme chief. A Fatal Wreck. Johnstown, October 9. The train wrecked at Manor Station on the Pennsylvania railroad to-night was mail train No.

13, which left Philadelphia at 7 o'clock this morning and was due in Pittsburg at 8.10 p. m. Only one person was killed, a conductor of a freight train, but from ten to fifteen of the passengers of the mail train were injured. The accident occurred at 7.45 this evening. The last car but one of the mail train jumped the track and.

swinging around, struck a freight train that was standing on an adjoining track. The conductor of the freight was killed and several of the passenger coaches were thrown over an embankment and from ten to fifteen of the passengers are reported seriously injured. Notes from the Gridiron. A new dressing room has been fitted up at the Juniata field. Local plavers will be pleased to learn learn that Philipsburg is negotiating for a game here on October 15.

The first and second teams will Dlav a half this evening by way of practice for the Latrobe game. All players should be present if possible. McEldowney and McCrackan, who were injured in the State College game, were in attendance at the practice last evening. Both are recovering quickly from their respective injuries, though McEldowney will scarcely be able to play at Latrobe Saturday. William Magee Was in Luck.

Washington, October 9. W.F. Magee, was tb-day appointed a fourth-class postmaster at Harrisville, Butler county, Pa. Alderman Doyle yesterday released a to the regularity and legality of munici-nuniber of prisoners 'on account of low pal corporation proceedings. The cases temperature in the cells.

The heater was I are idely different. In the considera-placed in operation last night, so it will tion of acts of assembly, emanating not occur again. Railroad Officer Houck yesterday arrested Elmer Weaver for trespassing on freight trains. The accused was given a hearing before Alderman Rose, who sentenced him to ten days imprisonment in the county jail. The case of Joseph Wilson, who was charged with assaultand battery by his wife, Roxy, was settled before Alderman Doyle at the mayor's office yesterday.

Mrs. Wilson plainly informed her hus band that she did not want to live wich him any more, and proposed to withdraw her charges provided he would leave the city and not trouble her any more. Wilson agreed and his wife tied his necktie and got together his effects, and so the pair parted without any emotion on either side. New To-Day. Mayer's fall opening is still in progress.

Go to George F. Streit for serviceable shoes. Read Whitmore new ad. about shoes. Read Johnson's change of local relative to shoes.

Gable advertise agereral line this morning. Frank's have an interesting price list in this issue. Look up the new ad. and locals of Murray's Son Co. Cook, Salmond Cowden are offering unusual values.

Some interesting prices are quoted in Cooper's new ad. Stern Bendheim offer matchless inducements in clothing. Speaking of footwear, Bechhoefer's locals contains pointers worth looking up. W. B.

Bancroft, in a display "ad." in this issue, announces a number of properties for sale..