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THE INDIANA PROGRESS. VOLUME LXXXIV. INDIANA, WEDHESDAY, MAItCH 2, 1898. DUMBER 9 Proceedings of Farmers' Institutes and a Plea for Good Roads Are Special Features of the Progress this Week. WAR MIGHT FOLLOW.

A FEELING OF THIS NATURE EXISTS IN SPAIN. The Mysterious Explosion of the Ma Ine Uns Excited a War Spirit In Both Countries--Preparations Are Belug Made for tho Worst--Inquiry Board Still nt Work. MADRID, Feb. work of naval construction and armament is being pushed by the Spanish government with the greatest activity at the arsenal and dockyard. The Cardinal Atehbishop ot Vallndolid has published a p.istoral letter blaming America for the prolongation of the Cuban war.

His Eminence says: "The hypocritical friendship of the United States fosters the rebellion and wastes Spain's resources in order the better to attack her when DEATHS. He exhorts all true Spaniards to "unite in defending the rights and honor of the nation." The letter has caused widespread comment. The Correspondencia Militar, organ of the army, says: "The prevailing impression io that war between Spain and the United States will break oat in April." A torim-r captain-general of Caba (pro- saaiabl AInishal Martinez Campos) is reported ad saying: "I uevei entertained a doubt that if the lebelhou were not suppressed before 1898 war with the United States would become an accomplished fact. "Unhappily, my prophecy will be fulfilled. But I have the consolation of having done all in my power to avert it, and therefore I do not regret the bhime which has been heaped upon me.

All thut is now possible is that we should all unite to meet the danger that threatens the conn try." The Madrid newspapers are making a savage attack on American sailors. They say that they are "drunkards, thieves and fighters." El Correo saya lack of discipline was the cause of the los'i ot the Maine. YORK, Feb. A special to the evening Joumal from Key West says: The Detroit has been ordered to Havana. nad will proceed nt once, stopping first at Dry Tortugas.

It is stated here that the Detroit will not remain in the Cuban liurbor, but will retnrn shortly to be relieved by some other of the small cruises. The ofticm heie decidedly oppose the idea of having another boat sent to Havana, as they claim the danger of losing another vessel without the opportunity of tiring a shot iy too great to be taken lightly. Notwithstanding the efforts of the navy department and the officials at Washington to keep down the war spirit, the preparations of tho government point to a possible strife Iwtween Spain and the United States. A bill lias been introduced in congress asking for additional men to man the warships Columbia and Minneapolis. Bromwell, of Ohio, has introduced a bill appropriating twenty million dollars for the purchase of such war- ship.s as the country might need atthepi'es- juncture.

He states that he will push it forward as rapidly as possible. William 8 Darley inventor of "mitex," a very high naval explosive, has been vailed to Washington irora Chicago. The new explosive only serves the purpose of its invention when thrown into the water. It cannot be exploded ou laud. Additional telegrams from various points indicate that the United States is making active preparations to place the country in a condition to be ready for any emergency.

IN HONOR OF MISS W1LLABD. WILLIAM HI. SISTGERLY. William M. Singerly died suddenly at his home in Philadelphia on last Sabbath afternoon.

Heart isease was the immediate cntise of death. Mr. Singerly had been suffering for about 10 days from a cold and had re mained at home since lost Wednesday, although his indisposition was in no way serious. While sitting in his bedroom smoking a cigar, he was seized with a violent fit of coughing and immediately afterward fell over dead. William Miskey Singerly was born in Philadelphia, December 27, 1832.

In 1850 he graduated trom the Philadelphia high school and immediately entered mercantile life with J. Palmer a commission and produce house ou the Maiket street wharf in that city, with whom he remained 10 years. On June 1, 1877, Mr. Singerly secured control of the Philadelphia JRecwd, which then had a circulation of only 5,200 copies. At the present time a circulation of 190,000 copies is claimed for the paper as a result of Mr.

Singerly's management of its affairs. Mr. Siagerly erected the splendid building in which the paper is published and which is regarded as one of the most complete newspaper establishments in the world. Mr. Siagerly was of a sociable but not convivial nature, fond of domestic life, yet participating in public enjoyments when suitable occasion offered.

He was liberal in his views on state and local affairs and associated with many of the trusted rueu of the opposition parties, speaking his mind without regard to party affiliations when the occasion offered. In national affairs he was always Democratic, but in the last national campaign he supported the Palmer and Buckner ticket, making a number of speeches in its behalf in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland aud in organizing a local association movement. Financial misfortune overtook Mr. Singerly during the last few mouths of his life, when, on December 23 last, the Chestnut Street National Bank and Trust Company were Compelled to close their doors. Messrs.

Earle and Cook were made assignees of the Trust Company and managers of a plan looking to the liquidation of the affairs of both institutions. Mr. Singerly promptly turned over to them every personal asset he possessed, including his interest in the Secant. Since then a receiver has been appointed for tho bank and the affairs of it aud the Trust Company are in process of settlement. SAMUEL MYERS.

Mr. Samuel Myers, one of the oldest residents of town, died at his home on east Philadelphia street Thursday morning about 3 o'clock. The deceased was born in White township, June 14, 1815, but hns made his home here since a boy. He was the veteran shoemaker of the town. When a boy he worked at the bench and followed his trade continually until the infirmities of old age compelled him to give up his work.

For years he has been janitor of the Lutheran church. He has been in ill health for several yeais and his death was not a surprise to his friends. Mr. Myers was twice married. He first married Catherine Boucher and some time after her death he married Sarah Pease.

His second wife and one son, Henry, of Brushvalley township, survive him. The deceased was a member of the Lutheran church and the funeral services, were conducted on Saturday afternoon by his pastor, Rev. Lewis Hay. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. ALL LIVELY SESSIONS FARM TOPICS DISCUSSED INSTITUTES.

AT PERSONAL BREVITIES. Memorial Services la Memory of the Dead Temperance Worker. Union memorial services were held in the M. church on Sabbath evening in memory of Miss Frances Willard, the great temperance worker, who died recently in New York city. No services were held in the churches of the town that evening, all denominations meeting in a body to pay a tribute to the memory of the great woman.

The pulpit was appropriately decorated with potted plants. Mrs. Lewis Hay presided at the memorial exercises. The program was introduced by an anthem by the church choir. This wna followed by a scripture reading by Mrs.

Wm. S. Owens. Rev. J.

Day Brownlee then invoked a blessing. Mrs. Lewis Hay read a very interesting paper covering the last days of Miss Willard. Rev. O.

T. Reynolds then made some appropriate remarks. He was followed by Bliss Jennie Mitchell, who read an interesting paper on the work of Miss Willard. Misfi Jane Leonard gave a history of the great temperance worker as an educator and teacher. This was followed by Dr.

David Hall, who paid a glowing tribute to her life. Mrs. Eva. G. Thompson read an interesting biography.

The program ended with a general address by Rev. Lewis Hay. MONEY BEING PAID NOW. A Kail road Company Baying Right of Way Through the County. The most substantial evidence that the Buffalo, Rochester Pittsbnrg Railroad Company will bnild the western extension through this county, is the fact that they are now paying for the right of way contracted some months ago.

The company is notifying all property owners and is making the payments as soon as they fall due. Several thousand dollars have been paid during the last week. The new road which will be constrncted from Pnnxsn- tnwney to Butler extends through a portion of North and West Mahoning townships, this county, and will be known as Western Extension Railroad Company. Sheriff T. S.

Neal owns a farm in North Mahoning township on the line of the proposed road and he has received notice from the company of hia payment, which amounts to $1,000. A Leg Fractured. Mrs. Martin Coup, of Brushvalley township, met with a severe accident one day last week. While walking in the yard she slipped and fell, iracturing her leg near the thigh.

JACOB WINEMAN. Mr. Jacob Wiueinon, the oldest resident of Homer City, died suddenly on Sabbath forenoon about 9 o'clock. On the previous day Mr. Wineman was seized with an attack of pneumonia, which resulted fatally.

The deceased a former resident of Center township. His wife died about a year ago, but the following children survive the father: Clinton and Mrs. T. C. McCrea, of Blacklick; David, of Jacksonville; G.

and Lizzie, living home; Mrs. John Martin, of Crete; Mrs. S. A. St.

Glair, of Homer City, and Samuel, living in the west. The deceased was a member of the United Presbyterian church of Homer City. The funeral services were conducted in the church, Tuesday by his pastor, Rev. M. S.

Telford. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. MBS. MABY A. VANHOBN.

Mrs. Mary A. Van Horn died at DuBois, on February 22, aged about 84 years. The deceased was the widow of the late Isaiah Van Horn, a resident of East Mahoning township, this county. Mr.

Von Horn died 17 years ago, but four daughters and one son survive her. They are as follows: Mrs. Stuchell Lydic, of Deckers Point; Mrs, Andrew McGaughey, of Ambrose; Mrs. Wm. Lydick, of Mitchells Mills; John of DuBois, and Mis.

Rose A. Hntsler, ol West The remains were brought to this county ou Thursday and interred in Mahoning church cemetery, in East Mahoning township. WILSON QOSS. Mr. Wilson Goss, of Moat gomery township, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.

Charles Mahan, of Glen Campbell, Monday morning at 6 o'clock. The deceased had been a sufferer from kidney trouble for some time and this malady resulted in dropsy, which caused his death. He is survived by his wife and three sons and three daughters. The funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock and interment will be made at Hillsdale. First of the Series ot Meetings Held at Rochester Mills--The Two Days at Session Held at Armagh Yesterday--The State Leotnr.ers.

Notwithstanding the rough February weather and the almost impassable condition of the roads, there was' a good gathering at every session of the three farmers' institutes held in the county during the last week. These institutes were "held under the direction of the State Board of Agriculture and were under the supervision of County Chairman S. M. McHenry. The first of the sessions of institutes was held according to announcement in a recent issue of the PBOGBESS at Rochester Mills.

The institute convened on Wednesday afternoon in the Presbyterian church. The state department was represented by J. A. Fries, of State College; J. B.

Johnston, New Wilmington; Gabriel Heister, Harris- bnrg, and T. O. Milliken, of Huntingdon county, all prominent state lecturers who addiessed every session. In the absence of Chairman S. M.

McHenry, ex-County Commissioner A. Braughler, of Canoe township, presided at the flrst session. Mr. George Row, of this place; Miss Fanny Work, of Rochester Mills, and a PEOGEKSS were elected secretaries. Nearly every seat in the church was filled when the choir of good voices made up of the talent of the neighborhood, opened the program with a vocal selection.

Sev. James Given, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, followed with prayer. Mr. John S. Ross, of Rochester Mills, welcomed the institute and the visitors in a warm address.

The response was made by Mr. Gabriel Heister, of Harrisburg, representing the state department of The first topic'presented to the institute was "Commercial Fertilizers vs. Barnyard Manure and Lime." lu the absence of Dr. J. W.

Morrow, of Marchand, who was programmed to open this subject, Mr. Geoige Row, of Indiana, made a clear statement of the values of each as a soil producer. His address excited interesting discussions from A. H. Braugbler, Gabriel Heister, T.

O. Milliken, of Huntingdon county, and T. St. Clair Thompson, of Rayne tpwnship. "Sheep Husbandly on the Faim" was a Subject which received a good share of the attention of the institute during the le- inainder of the first session and several good 1 addresses were made.

Mr. John C. Smyers, of Deckers Point, opened this interesting snhiect. He presented some good points about this department of the farm. It was further discussed by J.

B. Johnston, of New Wilmington, T. 0. Milliken and Robert Work, William Stanley, Robert Lowry, H. P.

Lewis and Thomas Barrett, of that neighborhood. At the educational session during the evening S. M. McHenry presided. After a vocal selection by the choir the question box was opened and a number of subjects lively discussed by T.

0. Milliken, Gabriel Heister, J. A. Fries, H. P.

Wetzel all of whom answered interrogations on stock raising and iruit raising. After a selection by the choir Rev. William F. Devors opened the only subject of the evening, "How to Keep Some of the Bright Boys on the Mr. Devors believes the farmers are the representative people ot America and their life is almost independent.

He discouraged the practice of the farmer boys leaving the larin MRS. w. B. MCCARTHY. Mrs.

Alice Hine McCarthy, wife of Prof. W. B. McCarthy, of Huntingdon, died recently at her home. Her husband was a former principal of the Indiana schools.

Company Inspected. Company of Blairsville, was inspected on Friday afternoon and made one of the best showings ever presented by that company. With Companys and the Fifth regiment officers say Indiana county has something to be prond of. Stole Meat. Some sneak thieves stole a quarter of beef from Mrs.

Samuel Job, of Water street, on last Sabbath night. Rev. S. E. Slater, pastor of the Blairsville Lutheran church, has resigned his charge there.

He has accepted a call from the Lutheran congregation at Mprtanabarg, Pa. Miss Maria Craighead is visiting friends in Pittsburg, Miss Marie Altman is visiting her parents in Vandergrift. Attorney John was a Pittsburg visitor Monday. Mr. Harry Northwood is a Pittsburg visitor this week.

Mr. J. F. Hood, of Eldersridge, was an Indiana this morning. Mr.

Baterbaugh attending court at. Clearfield this week. Miss Sue Smith, of Fourth ward, waa a Pittsburg visitor this week. Mrs John Daug'herty and Miss Sallie Sansom spent Friday at Blacklick. Mr.

W. H. Buterbaugh, of Hillsdale, was in Indiana on Friday and Saturday. Major I. McFarland, of South Seventh street, left on Tuesday for Philadelphia.

Miss Bess Moorhead, of Fourth ward, is visiting Mrs. D. K. Hill, of Leechburg. Miss Jane Leonard, of Normal, was in Johnstown the latter part of last week.

Creekside will have a select school this summer with C. W. Getty as instructor. Mrs. A.

S. Cunningham is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. William Irwin, of Apollo. The family of Attorney J. A.

C. Rnffiaer left on Monday for Greensburg, their future home. Mrs. N. J.

Kinkead, of Church street, was the guest of Pittsbuig friends this week. Mr. Robert Mitchell and daughter, Flo, were Pittsburg visitors the latter part of last week. J. N.

Bruce, of Cleveland, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John S. Hastings, of east Philadelphia street. Mrs.

Gustin Moorhead left on Saturday for Freeport, where she will attend her mother who is in ill health. Mr. Stacy Smith left on Friday for Xenia, 0., where he has secured a good position as manager of a dry goods store. Mrs. John Rankin, of Blairsville, returned home on Thursday morning, after spending several days with friends in this place.

Miss Mary Moore, who is attending Normal, accompanied by Miss Phyllis Moorhead, spent Sabbath at her home in Mr. Perry McCreight, of Washington township, son of W. H. McCreight, left on Monday for Irwin, where he is employed. Capt.

W. M. Mahan, of Company was nmoog the visiting officers ati the inspection of Company at Blairsville on last Friday. Attorney W. Barr, of Lancaster, was here during the latter pario of last week abstracting titles for the Pennsylvania railroad.

Mr. Chailes Cunningham, of Freeport, was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A.

Cuuniagham, of Wayne avenue, over Sabbath. Messrs. Murray Guthrie, Blair Sutton aad S. W. Guthrie weie all down at Pittsburg attending the insurance banquet last evening Mrs.

William Hosack, of First ward, je- tnrned hoeae Monday from Pittsburg, where she has been the guest of her mother for several clays. Mr. k. Lewis, the merchant at Ambrose, was an Indiana visitor on Monday. Mr.

Lewis has been appointed postmaster at Ambrose. Miss Annie Kendig, of Irwin, who has been the guest of her friend, Miss Dayton, of Normal, for a week, returned home on Thursday morning. Mr. James M. Risinger, of Homer City, left on Tuesday for State College, where he will take a three months' course in the creamery depaitment.

Misa Vivian Woolsey, who has been the guest of friends here for some time, left on WEDDINGS OF A WEEK. GIBSON-SPEEDY. Mr. J. Frank Gibson, of Washington township, and Miss Delia J.

Speedy were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Speedy, of Rayne township, on Thursday forenoon at 11 o'clock. Rev. Lewis Hay, of this place, the ceremony.

At noon the party was invited to the dining room, where a tempting dinner was served. The same evening a reception was held in honor of the couple at the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gibson, ot near Creekside. Anum- ber of the friends of the couple gathered at the Gibson home and made merry the event.

During the evening a supper was served and when the festivities ended the party was treated to a serenade. Both Mr. Gibson and bride are prominent young people of the neighborhood. They will make their home at Creekside. The following people of the neighborhood were guests at the wedding: William Wolf and wife, Miss Emma Griffith, Morgan Coach, James McCurdy and wife, William Craig and wife, S.

T. McHenry and wife, G. M. McHenry aud wife, William Speedy and wife, Mrs. Caroline Sutton, Jacob Buchanan, Nelson Little, Misses Mabel Little and Bertha Kelly, and i Rev.

Lewis Hay and wife, Charles Nichol and Miss Essie Schwartz, of this place. SIMPSON-BABCLAY. Mr. N. Simpson, of Hamili, and Miss Cora L.

Barclay, daughter of Mr. T. T. Barclay, of Marchand, will be married at the bride's home this evening at 6 o'clock, in the presence of about 20 intimate friends. A reception will be given in their honor at the home of the groom's parents Thursday evening.

On Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Simpson will attend the Masonic banquet at Punxsutawney. The young couple will go to housekeeping in Hamili in the ne'ar future. WINGEET-HOGUE.

Mr. Perry L. Wingert, of Marchand, and Miss Annie Hogue, of Pnnxsutawney, were married on Thursday at the bride's home by Rev. Hartman. HORRIBLY MANGLED! A MINER IS FATALLY INJURED WHILE AT WORK.

His Back and Leg Broken and Body Frightfully Crushed--His Son Found Him Dying Beneath a Pile of Lived Only a Few ILarsre Family Without Support. A fatal mine accident occurred at Rochester Mills on Saturday. David Bse, a miner in the Thomas Barrett coal bank, located about two miles southeast of the town, was found horribly crushed and mangled beneath a huge pile of coal about noon that day. A son was assisting Mr. Bee in the bank, but, fortunately, at the time of the accident was in another part of the mine.

Tne dead man was just removing the last coal from a finished room in the mine when the "draw slate" above gave way suddenly and before the man had time to make his escape the slate and coal fell on him, bnry- him beneath the pile. His son harried to that portion of the mine and unaided worked away until he had rescued the body of hia father. He then went to the farmhouse of Thomas Barrett, near by, to summon help. The injured and dying man was taken to his home at Eochester Mills, but died a few minutes afterwards, within an hour of the time of the accident. His body was horribly mangled.

His backbone was broken, a leg was fractured at the thigh and his stomach was frightfully crushed. Mr. Bee was a poor, but industrious man, and barely made a living for his wife and eight children, who were altogether dependent on him for a livelihood. The deceased was aged 54 years. The funeral services were conducted on Monday by Rev.

Arthurs and Rev. James Given and interment was made at Rochester Mills. for the cities. During the address made on this subject J. B.

Johnston stated 80 per cent of the business men of New York city farmer boys. He made reference to the advantages of the home ou the farmland made some good suggestions for attracting the lads at home. Other ways were suggested for keeping the boys at home by addresses made by Robert Work, John S. Boss, Robert Lowry and Milton Work. A lecture then followed by Gabriel Heister, subject, "Should Agriculture Be Taught in the Country Schools?" While Mr.

Heister was on the floor he made a plea for a course of agriculture in the schools and he thinks that the farming element demands township high school. He made reference to other interesting subjects concerning farm life and its vocations. References were made on this subject by T. O. Milliken and J.

A. Fries. Mr. Fries made a statement before the institute, on the literature given free by the state to the 211,000 farmers of the state. The-institute sang the patriotic air, "America," before adjournment.

The institute devoted Thursday morning's session to general farming. Just before the the prayer delivered by Rev. James Given, Miss Fannie Work presided at the organ and delighted the institute with an instrumental selection. The institute commenced work by answering a number of questions made by the members. Among these subjects was "Spraying" which was discussed at some length by Conrad Piper and T.

Milliken. Mr. Robeit Lowry, of the neighborhood, made a good interesting address, subject, "The Most Important Crop on the Farm." Mi 1 Lowry presented the tacts to prove that corn was the most paying crop for the farmers in this neighborhood. Artichokes were considered the important flesh producer for the hog. Thomas Barrett believed that corn was first and that clover was next in importance.

Other discussions were made by J. B. Johnston, Milton Work, Robert McKiaic, Gabriel Heister, T. O. Milliken and Chairman McHenry, on this subject.

"Truck Farming for Profit," was the last subject introduced at morning session. Mr. Gabriel Heister opened the subject. Daring his talk Mr. Heister made reference to berries as a paying product of the garden.

Mi. John 8. Ross discussed the subject. Perhaps the most important session was in the afternoon. The program was introduced by an instrumental solo by Miss Edna Biaughler.

The question box was given a full share of the time and some interesting discussions were made by T. O. Milliken, Gabriel Heister, J. B. Johnston, J.

A. Fries, on different subjects. "Our Country Roads and How to Improve Them without Increasing Taxes." This subject on Saturday morning for Freeport, where she will make her future home. Mrs. Elizabeth Elkin, of Smicbsburg, is the gciest of her son, Attorney John P.

Eikin, of this place. Mrs. Elkin arrived here from Jeannette, where she has been visiting one of her sons. Mrs. T.

S. Neal, of this place, who has been seriously ill at the home of friends at Pnnxsutawney, has recovered. She is now visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. E.

Simpson, of Kellysburg. Mr. and Mrs. A. S.

Cunningham and Ben Kellar returned ou Friday evening from Pittsburg, where they were looking up prominent carpet houses with a view to stocking the carpet department of the One Price Cash Store. Prof. S. L. Barr, principal of the Glen Campbell public schools, was an Indiana visitor Saturday.

Mr. Barr, assisted by H. D. Condron, of Punxsutawney, will have charge of the Purchase Line Academy during the coming summer term. There prom ises to be a large enrollment of students.

Misses Nora Lockard, Minnie Russell, Crissie Cameron, Marion Christy, Verde Lytle, Lou Anthony, Mrs. A. M. Hammers and Mra. DelosHetrick and daughter, Nellie, and Messrs.

A. M. Hammers, J. Bell, W. S.

Trainer, Edwin Bach and Dr. Waller, of this place, attended the tri- county institute at Blairaville on Saturday. Mr. Wm. G.

O'Hara, of Rochester Mills, who has been employed by Sutton Bros, al South Fork on a large lumber contract for the last three months, passed through this place last Saturday. He was met at the train by his son and driven to his home. Mr. O'Hara says he had good boarding, plenty of hard work and lots of mud. Will Kecover.

Anderson George, of First ward, a victim of appendicitis, who was taken to a Pittsburg hospital two weeks ago, is rapidly recovering. His father, county auditor, W. F. George, who has been at his bedside, returned home on Monday. On Wednesday an operation was performed and this is believed to have prevented his death.

A Demented Woman. A demented woman giving her residence as Indiana was found wandering through the town of Irwin one day last week. She claimed that she had walked all the way from Greensbnrg to that town. She was completely exhausted and suffered from exposure and neglect. MARRIAGE LICENSES.

7SO John P. Anderson OanoeTwp 751 752 753 Catherine B. Patterson New Cuttle Frank Gibson Creekside Dells Speedy -Rayne Twp W. Burnheimer Tanoma Minnie M. Moore Covode E.

N. Simpson Hamili Cora Barclay Marchand W. L. Crete 8. Blyrtone Armstrong County ANDEBSON-PATTEESOST.

Mr. John I. Anderson and Miss Catherine B. Patterson, both of Canoe township, were married on Wednesday by Rev. Lewis Hay, of this place.

OLD STUDENTS MEET AGAIN. Cone- Indiana Normal Alnmul of the maiigh Valley. Thirty-five of the former graduates of the Indiana State Normal School together with as many friends met at the Capitol Hotel, Johnstown, on Friday evening to celebrate jhe fourth annual reception and banquet of the Conemaugh valley alumni association. was a pleasant reunion of the old students and at the gathering by-gone school days were recalled and old acquaintances renewed. At the business meeting the following officers were elected: President, J.

M. Berkey; vice President, Thomas J. Itell; secretary, Miss Matilda Krebs; treasurer, Miss Nellie Good ell. All the officers are teachers in the Johnstown schools. At the close of the banquet Toastmaster W.

A. Cochran, the retiring president, announced the toasts which were given in the following order: "The Normal School as a Home," Superintendent T. L. Gibson, class of '90; "Recruits for the Normal," Miss Mary Cooper, '88; "What the Normal Expects of the Alumni," Dr. D.

J. Waller; "What the Alumni Expects of the Normal," Dr W. E. Matthews, '84; "Normal Girls and Other Girls," Miss Jane E. Leonard; "Normal Boys and Other Boys," Prof.

R. Willis Eair, '77; "The Growth of the Normal, John P. Elkin. Prof. D.

I. Rowe, to whom was assigned "The Alumni's Debits and Credits," was unavoidably absent. An Estate Divided. The will of the late John Hood, of Young township, probated in the register's office on Thursday directs that the estate be divided as follows: John F. Hood, his nephew, is given the farm on which the deceased resided, provided that he pays the following legacies: To his sister, Jane M.

Henderson, $200; to hia sister, Sarah Earhart, $200; to his brother, James Hood, $200; to his nephews, David aud Orr Hood, and Robert, James, John Preston and Harry Elliot, and niece, Laura Elliot, $100 each. The balance of his estate to be equally divided among the 7 heirs. George W. Hood is named executor. The will was dated September, 1893, and witnessed by A.

T. Moorhead and S. J. Telford. On November 21, 1896, a codicil makes the following changes in the original will: Robert James and John B.

Elliot, having been paid $75 each, their bequeaths in the original will are revoked. SOCIETY'S SPHERE. A number of young boys entertained their lasses at the home of A. M. Hammers on Thursday evening.

Misses Mildred and Mabel Thompson, of Ninth street, entertained a number of friends on Friday evening. Miss Helen Elkin entertained 40 of her young Mends at her home on Philadelphia street on Thursday evening. Mrs. G. H.

Ogden, of Homer City, entertained a number of friends at her home on Thursday evening. A "daisy" lunch was served and all enjoyed a delightful evening. Miss Laura B. Overly, of Pittsburg, will hold a reception and give a display of decorated china in water colors on Wednesday evening, March 2, from 7 to 9, in her studio on the third floor of the Wiasell building. All are cordially invited.

A Fine Dwelling. Mr. E. M. Lockard, of Third ward, has received the contract for erecting a modern dwelling for Attorney John L.

Getty on his lot which he recently purchased from J. A. C. Ruffner, on Church street. The residence will be one of the handsomest dwellings in town.

The house will be buff brick and will contain 12 rooms. It will be finished in hard wood, hard mantels with tile trim- ings and will be furnished with hot water heating apparatus and will be lighted with. combination gas and electric light. Bath rooms and inside closets and all modern conveniences will be added. Mr.

Lockard will commence work immediately and will complete it by next October. The house will cost between $5,000 and $6,000. The house was planned entirely by Mr. Lockard, who will complete it in every detail. An Old Claim BeliiiZ Adjusted.

'Squire George J. Kellar and B. B. Tiffany, of this place; John M. Marlin, of Willet; William Robinson, of Armstrong township; J.

C. Leasure, of Green township; D. B. Lewis, of Ambrose, and T. B.

Elder, of Eldersridge, all viewers appointed by the court to assess the damages committed to farmers residing in West and East Wheatfield townships, by the Pennsylvania railroad during the construction of the West Penn extension are over at New Florence this week attending to their duties. Attorney J. N. Banks, John S. Fisher and court stenographer C.

T. Lemon are present also. Another Birthday Remembered. On Friday a number of the friends and neighbors met at the home of Franklin Overdorf, of Brushvalley township, to celebrate Mrs. Overdorfs 50th birthday.

At noon a dinner was spread and all the guests enj oyed a feast of good things. In the afternoon an organization was formed by ing M. S. Altemus president, and Wallace Coup, secretary. Several speeches were made and Mrs.

Overdorf received qnite an array of handsome presents. Among the gifts was a beautiful dinner set presented by her husband. Old Soldiers Aided. A pension of $8 per mouth has been granted William D. Roinback, of Saltsburg.

William Phillips, of Homer City, has been awarded an increase from $8 to $10. The widow of the late James Daugherty, of Elders Ridge, has been granted a pension of $12 per month. Congressman Bobbins filed application for increasing the pension of Henry Schnetberg, of this place, to $12 per month. Company Complimented. Major Penny, of Pittsburg, accompanied by his clerk, inspected Company on Thursday evening in Library Hall.

The following of the regiment were present: Col. Burchfield, of Altoona; Maj. Kennedy, of Blaiisville; Capt. Smith and Lieut. Wiggins, of Company D.

The company was highly complimented on its personal appearance by the visiting officers. His Wlie the Prosecutor. J. A. Clawson, of Armstrong township, was placed in jail Monday by Constable Jacob Wettliug on a charge of bigamy made by his wife.

Clawson and his wife have been separated for several years but were not divorced. Since then he has been married to another woman. Mr. Blur Babbits Frank Doberneck, of this place, is the prond owner of 30 Belgian rabbits and on Monday he a hare of this species which weighed 14 pounds. The Belgian hares are ranch larger than the native rabbit, although they telly in color.

Their meat is more delicious and when cooked properly it is relished more than chicken. Mr. Doberneck intends to breed his pen hares and introduce them in this county. of A New Applicant. David F.

Smith, of the Henderson House at Cherrytree, filed bis application for liquor license, at the prothonotary's office last evening. Brought Home In ni Health. Arthur Lewis, of White township, whc has been an inmate of the state reformatory at Morganza was brought here Tuesday in ill health. He was placed there almost two years ago. The lad is a victim of consumption, although only 13 years old.

Sale of Timber. J. H. Engle bought 30 acres of timber from Archibald Nichol, of White township, last week for $1500. Mr.

Engle has men at work this week cutting the timber. A New Tailoring Establishment. Mr. Jay D. Fleming, who has been employed in the tailoring establishment of E.

A. Pennington, will open a shop in the shoe store of Fleming Thomas. An Old Violin. A correspondent writes to the PBOGMW from Deckers Point that the Newpber orchestra are the proud owners of violin that WM made in 1713. NEWSPAPER! NEWSPAPER!.