davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
p1TTsBrRG ITALIANS ARRESTED HERE.

Vincenzo Pinto, a junkman, thirty-eght years
old and Nunziate Langer, a spinster, forty years
old were IN the Adams-st court yesterday morn
ing or charge Of having stolen property TO the
value OF 900 from Angelo Riccardno, wholesale
Junk dealer Of Pttsburg. Penn. Detective Nc
Tighe Of Pittsburg presented a copy Of an In
dic,nent found against the two charging them
with having stolen 1000 pounds OF brass. 1000
pounds Of copper, 1000 pounds Of lead and 800
pounds OF zinc besides number Of other articles
Nunziate was sorter employed by Riccsrdino for
bout a year and half and a short time ago ne
taxing metals from his place She suddenly dis
appeared and was next discovered at No: S52 Lori
mer-st with Pinto They mad expected 20 sail Tor
Itsiv soon Both were committed TO jail for thirty
davs pending the arrival OF requisition papers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
PRAISE FOR THE FOURTEENTH.
ITS OLD COLONEL WOULD LIKE TO HAVE
1T WITH HIM IN THE PHILIPPINES.

1T WITH HIM IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Lieutenant Colonel WILDER E Wilder, OF the 4sd
United States Infantry. which sailed from Brooklyn
for Manila day or 30 ago but who himself is
already in the Philippines has sent a letter 10
Major Bennett II. Tobey. Of the i4th Regiment
n. G. \. Y. In which he pays q great compliment
TO that regiment. OF which ne the colonel dur
ing the Spanish war. In the letter Colonel Wilder
says In part:
! want TO the regiment Ohe l4th) take Its
place among the regiments OF the State one Of
the very best for there is where II belongs. At
the time 1t was ordered TO be mustered out there
was not a regiment in tie volunteer service that
could do anything that regiment Is organized TO
do better than the l4th New-York II we had been
given chance | know that the l4th New York
would have had Just as good reputation behind
II In the Spanish war as 1t had in the War OF the
Rebellion. The fighting stun there. and
know they knew how TO do H.
II ! only had II ! would give anything
possess, outside OF my wife and children. to keep
II here just three months.
Colonel Wilder. until his regiment reaches Ma
Mia, is serving with the cavalry, under General
Young. Among other things. he says I'm speaking
OF that branch OF the service:
You will hear from the cavalry. They are the
only ones who can catch the insurgents, VINO al
ways evacuate and run before they can be caught
But We can catch them with a horse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
FOR A UNITARIAN CHURCH IN FLATBUSH.

A series OF religious services under the auspices
OF the Unitarian Church are 10 be held In Flat
bush with the purpose OF ultimately establishing
a church society OF that faith In that part OF the
borough These services 10 be held In the hall
over the Office Of the FlatbIsh Gas Company,
Flatbush-ave. and LenoX Road. The hrst service
will be held tomorrow at D. m. at which time
the Rev Daniel Monro Wilson. pastor OF the
Unity Church BROOKLYN. will preach. The preach
ers on the three succeeding Sundays VIII be- as
follows: November 26, the Rev. Thomas X Slcer.
Church OF All Souls Manhattan; December the
Rev Robert Collyer. Church OF the Messiah Man
bettan. December 10 the Rev John z. Forbes,
Church OF the Saviour Brooklyn. Other preachers
will he announced later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
THE REV. DIR. r. D. sPRoULL

frespOrt Long Island. Nov. 1.-THE Rev. Dr'
robert Dunlap Sproull died at his home here TINS
morning from cerebral paralysis. He was born IN
-,1esheny. Penn slxty-three years ago, lie was
sIsuuaied from Washington and Jefferson CnIlege'
80 10Y seventeen years was pastor or the ne
,.IHeo Presbyterian Church in Rochester n. y
"sta he went 20 the pastOrate OF the frespY
N ,5 Shurch in Providence X. J., and from theIe
not. NOBLE Street Presbyterian church. IN Green
AMI lie remained there thirteen years. I-aSi
bsstk nv was forced 10 retire on account OF III
so ,e'h lie leaves "a widow. one daughter and two
q e. members Of the law firm OF Sproull, Uarmer
q, IIouHl OF Manhattan. The funeral viii be held
r. ,S.ohoay afternoon al the Freeport Presbyterian
N'NH' burial viii be al New Rochelle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
SATURDAY.
NOVEMBER 1S, 1899.
A BLOW AT THE RING.
MAYOR HOOS CONSIDERS DEPRIvIN0
ALDERMEN OF LICENSE PRIVILEGE.
THEIR ABUSE OF POWER sTIRs HIM TO IN
DTGNATION-THE CONNOLLY
CASE AGAIN

CASE AGAIN
The Democratic ring in Jersey City Is agtat, J.
as Mayor Hoos has threatened to appoint BIZ
partisan Excise Commission. The Mayor does Lot
sanction all the acts OF the ring, and was ex.r-
cised over the action OF the ring in commanding
the Democratic majority in the Board Of Alder
men TO refuse license to James Connolly Fifth
Ward liquor store keeper, a Republican who has
Deen active In politics. Connolly threatened
that f he did not desst he would be driven out of
business, and the threat kept. far deny
ing him license. He arrested on Thursday
night FOR selling without license.
The political persecution OF which Connollys ar
rest was partially result. Will probably be con-
tinued TO reduce 10 submission all liquor dealers
not servants Of the ring. But It has aroused in
dgnation, and the Mayor. who believes In fair
play. objects to the pernicious system OF intmida-
ton Under the act OF 1894 the Mayor has author
ously considering IL, and may deprive the pretu-
diced Aldermen OF their power 10 issue liquor
licenses.
Mayor Hoos said yesterday: II have thought the
matter over and tempted 10 believe that
great deal Of unnecessary friction might be avoided
II the Board OF Aldermen relieved OF the
power 70 grant licenses and II this power were
vested In Excise Commission The salaries OF
the Commissioners believe. could be paid out OF
the liquor license fund. and there would be extra
burden on the taxpayers. | expect 10 reach
definite conclusion In few days"
The act provides for four Commissioners two from
each OF the leading political parties at a salary ct
81. 900 each year. Newark has an Excise Board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
DELAYED COMMUTERS PROTEST..

THEY VISIT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE
LAcKAwANNA ROAD IN a BODY.
When train No lfo which leaves Boonton at
40 y -, arrived at the Lackawanna Railroad
s+ation NJ Hoboken twenty minutes late yesterday
a delegation Of passengers, numbering nearly sew
4ntv-hye commuters called upon Superintendent
On Puv Of the road for the purpose OF learning II
eomathiug could not be done 10 prevent the tram
from being late nearly every morning. The tram
ia supposed 70 reach Hoboken at sos a. m IN
tbat they seldom arrive on schedule time thus be-
ing caused much Inconvenience
e y Vincent OF Boonton: William Benner OF
Paterson: George Bates OF Dover, and others pro-
tested against the way in which traln no ~ WIS
hold nm and all said that they wished something
could be done so that the train could get through
on time Superintendent Du Puy said that ne was
Were entitled 70 the same rights as passengers on
the main line. and promised personally TO inVesu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
PONTOONS FOR THE HOLLAND.
PLANS FOR REMOVING THE SUBMARINE TOR
PEDO BOAT

Perth Amboy. Nov. II (SpeciaD. Following
the favorable reports on the submarine torpedo
boat Holland made by the Board OF Inspection
and Chief Engineer John Lowe. work is being hur-
red on the pontoons necessary before the boat can
start for Washington.
Z. Is. Frost. treasurer OF the Holland company;
told a Tribune reporter to-day that the Holland
would leave Lewis Nixon's shipyard. at Elizabeth
mort on Sunday November 2 The boat Is ex
nscted 10 reach Bordentown. the southern ter
minus OF the Delaware and Rarscan Canal by tho
ni1ht OF that day There the poEtoors will be dis
na1dcd and more rapid progress will then be made.
The Holland viii be towed by the Boston yacht
Josephine. now under charter TO the toSCe$o eeeS
ssAlSaA0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

Esther S Rosenbatt. known also as Sere r.
RosenbIatt. Of No Sc Grshau-ave filed petition
in voluntary bankruptcy yesterday morning WIN
the clerk OF the United States District Court she
scheduled thrty-eight unsecured creditors. with
claims Of n9s3 50. and no assets.
Richard Meier. butcher OF No l7T Atlantic
ave also filed a petition. with twenty-five creditors
In So SIS q and assets or ssO. - -. ~
7s9 Macon-st was another petitioner, with thiee
unsecured creditors In 1884 81 and assets HHiouh'i"s
Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
CHARGED WITH MURDER

iii-'Ni OOsl hLLO PLEADS NOT GUILTY
ACCUSED OF KILLING GEORGE MoRRo.
Henry Costello. of Warren-st. was arraigned yes
teruaE morning before Judge Hurd in the County
court charged with the murder Of George Moro
y" '"e nlent OF october D. 1t is alleged In the in
dictment that on that night he ouarrelled with
Morro ABOUT woman in saloon No. go Court
81. and thati the two went out TO the sidewalk to
sette the dispute. Costello around the corner
70 the mouse or DR. Henshaw. his employer and
returned with revolver, with which he ia said
70 nave shot MORO In the spine. From the effects
OF TINS wound MORO died within ten days Police
man flanngan, OF the Forty-seventh Precinct, was
on the corner and after chase in which Costello
Ireu TWO shots at him, which he Obliged to
return, caught the man. Costello pleaded not
Rullty. The trial will come up In the near future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
POLICE HAD BEEN LOOKING FOR HIM.

Detectives Thomas Chrystal and Theodore
Schneider. OF NewYork Police Headquarters. and
Detective Louis Wenthal. OF Hoboken, yesterday
arrested James f. Burby thirty five years old. on
a warrant issued by Magistrate Pool, Of New
York on complaint OF Joseph {. Rogers. OF No
l43 Narick-st. who alleged that Burby had embez-
zled So lawful money OF the Steel Box Band Com
pany The police have been looking for Burby for
several weeks. and finally found him No. 1903
Westinghouse. Hoboken. where he was living
with a woman who confessed that she had eloped
with him.
According TO the story tcld by the H0boken
police Burby is said TO be wanted h New York for
embezzling funds amounting to 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
THE REV. THOMAS NJ. WEBB

The Rev. Thomas NJ Webb, for some time min
stsr IN charge Of the Baptist Church at Liberty
Y, and who afterward engaged In evangei-
is work for some wears died from dropsy at the
age Of ffty-fve years on Thursday. The funeral
vas held yesterday al the home OF his iather-ln-
ave, BROOKLYN The Rev S. Gffard Nelson con-
Quoted the services
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
SECOND TRIAL or A DIVORCE SUIT.

The suit Of Laura Wilton Merrill, the daughter
of Sylvester Wilton. president OF the Worcester
Salt Company of Manhattan for an absolute d.
vorce from Frank O. Merrill. brought on for
trial Yesterday in the Supreme Court before JUS
tice Kcogh AS the defendant did not appear. coun-
sci for the plaintiff took an Inquest, which will
Indoubtedly result In a decree OF absolute divorce
for Mrs Merrill. This the second trial OF
thetcase and ordered by the Appellate Division
az the Supreme Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
NEW SCHOOL FOR FLATBUSH.

A committee Of the School Board which met on
Thursday night decided upon the purchase OF e
site near the Brighton Beach Railroad and Avenue
& for a new schoolhouse. Richard Young chair
man OF the local Board and Edward NJ. Bassett
were appointed a committee 20 select the site.
About twenty city lots will be required. The new
school Is much needed in that part OF Fiatbush,
and the taxpayers much pleased with the action
taken by the School Board NO plans rave been
made az yet for the new BUILDING
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
VICTORY GOT THE MAxINUu SENTENCE.

Richard Victory twenty-sx years old, Of No si6
Gates-ave. was sentenced TO Sing Sing Prison Tor
five years by Judge Hurd in the County Court yes
ferday for attempted grand larceny lie had
pleaded guilty TO the Indictment. which charged
He has served terms for both petit and grahd
larceny before and his plea for clemency was with
out avail the Judge giving him the maximum SEN
prOyided bV law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
Resident or LONG BRANCH INJURED

Long Branch. Nov 10. L. Robillard. wealthy
resident OF this place seriously hurt this az
ternoon he was driving through Second-ave when
his horse took fright There Is work in progress in
the street for the purpose OF putting in electrical
subways The horse took fright at the asphalt
machine and bolted He brought the carriage
against the curb and Mr.. Roblllard thrown
out He struck his face. He is said to be in
ternay injured. well having his face cut
and bruised. He is about sixty years old. and had
only recently recovered from another runaway
cid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
A COOL SET OF BURGLARS.
BY SHOUTS AND PISTOL SHOTS
HAYWOOD GREATLY STIRRED UP

HAYWOOD GREATLY STIRRED UP.
Fackensack Nov. Il OSpeciaD.-T. NJ sipley, sta
ton agent and storekeeper at haywood. was
awakened at 23O O'Clock this morning. to md rob
bers In his store Mrs. Richard Brnkerhoh' his
next door neighbor. up al that hour and saw a
man carving barrel from the store 20 wagon.
This fellow was followed by another man with
load OF stun when Mrs BrnkerhOr called her son,
r,bo IS employed In the store Young Brinkerhon
called 10 the men from the window, and then arm
ing himself fired several shots. which brought out
Mr.. Spley 80, g., -. ,-,, -.
ing as they returned 10 the store and secured
,n6,e goods before they departed. There
man in charge OF the horse and wagon who re-
turned the shots and assisted his two companions
into the wagon before he started the horse. The
vehicle was driven hastily toward Hackensack,
With Smiley and BrnkerhOff In a fruitless chase
for a short distance An effort was made 10 warn
the Hackensack police by telephone but an officer
could not be found About 500 worth OF goods were
taken. -
This Is the third robbery In haywood within as
many weeks and the citizens greatly excited
and have organized a private patrol.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
ANOTHER INDUSTRY FOR HOBoKEN.

The Hoboken Land and Improvement Company
has succeeded in inducing another large concern TO
start business in Hoooken. Negotiations nave oeeh
closed whereby the company Will erect large
hnIjding on the Cove property. about 100 feet IN
trourteenth-st and south OF the extended line OF
iIudson-st for the firm Of l. Hobart Co. or
tsrookyn rehners OF molasses and syrup Inc
hu,IdinR will be 200 feet long Is feet IN width and
a. stertes In height The concern Will give en-
niovment 10 a large force Of men, who will make
their homes in Hoboken and contribute 70 me
nIosnerity OF the city The refinery Will be on tho
iius II lie Uobsken Shoss Road
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
yO. BUJLD on TABERNACLE SITE.

II b Moore has begun eXcavating on the site
OF the old Brooklyn Tabernacle and Will erect four
modern dwellings, at cost Of $4,000 TO be finished
next spring Since May 10. 1894 when the Taber-
nacle was burned after DR. Talmage had preached
farewell sermon previous 10 starting for Europe.
The property has not been IN use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
AN IMPORTANT MEETING AT PLAINFIELD

Planhed. Nov. Il (SpeciaD,-The Painhed Board
Of Trade will next Monday night hold a meeting
which promises TO be OF the most important
and interesting ever held by the organlZa ton.
There will be present representative business men
from Eliza beth. Somervile and the towns between
the two places to take part I'm discussion OF plans
to induce the Central Railroad Of New-Jersey TO
lower It's rates OF fare. The matter has been ag-
tated more less In the last two years but no
defnlte step mas been taken In regard 10 A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
DIED IN AGONY FROM LOCKJAW.

Glassboro Nov. II (speciaD.-James NJ Lippin-
colt nineteen years old, rusty nail into OF
his feet while visiting In Milville a few days ago
He felt no bad effects from the wound until
"Wednesday. when he seized with pains In the
hack and his foot and leg became badly swollen
and innamed. A physician was called but In spite
OF ali he could do ockjaw set In. and the young
man died In terrible agony yesterday,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
NAVAL RESERVES TO COMPETE.
TARGET PRACTICE CONTESTS FOR THE FIRST
AND SECOND BATTAIIoNs

Arrangements have been made by Lieutenant
Commander Ford, OF the Brooklyn Naval Reserves,
by which the Brooklyn and Manhattan battalions
will go the Aieen for target practice IN
about two weeks. Both battalons will put up
prizes.
1t is probable the contests will take place al
Sandy Hook and much interest is being manifested
by the Reserves
Lieutenant Commander Franklin, OF the Manhat-
tan battalion. In his letter Of acceptance to Com
rnander Ford's invitation promises keen compe-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
WILL M'DERMOTT BE LEADER?
A PREDICTION MADE AT THE NAii'''|'i'
CAP1TAI-THE NEw-JERsEY
nFT .FC ALTON.

Washington Nov. Il (SpeciaD.-Amohs 'ne We" ',
90 49, s,adler OF Jersey City and Allan Nc
IIarn,o,, the well known Democratic leader Re
snect,ng Mr.. McDermott New-Jersey man VINO Is
usually well posted said to Tribune g Degsea a the
., .. thot he succeeds Mr. Choae as counsel IN the
Adams Express case now before the supreme Uour
Of the United States 1t was that maze Sa 'roSSht
before the court day or TWO sih0e' '''"' e
Mr. NcDermott 10 this city. ..>,
The New-Jersey man further 0oserveu: Nt ~
1arsev viii not send a Bryan delegation 10 tle
Democratic National Convention next year, as re-
cent events have shown The state leader III o tng
camnaign will be allan McDermott VINO is goIu
TOaroO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
THOUSANDS OF CROSS BURNED.

PRODUCT OF TIE AMERICAN LEAD PENCIL CONE
PANY DESTROYED.
William Burt, engineer in the American Lead
Pencil Companys factory in Cunton-st.. between
Fifth and Sixth SITS. Hoboken. discovered fire In
the finishing the third floor OF the big
building at o'clock last evening. In response 70
alarm the fire brigade OF the factory turned
out, but found that It unable TO cope with the
blaze. The Hoboken Fire Department sum-
moned. and as soon as Chief Engineer WINS d.
Applegate arrived he ordered a second alarm
sent in
The fire was confined with great difficulty to the
finishing room. which well stocked with lead
pencils many thousands Of gross Of which were
destroyed The cause OF the fire is unknown.
Superintendent Albert Weissenborn said that he
was unable 10 estimate the amount OF damage done
by fire and water Nearly eight hundred hands
are employed in the factory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
COMMITTEE on LEGISLATION CHOSEN.

Chairman Woolley Of the Hudson County Repuo-
ucen Committee has appointed as the Committee
on Legislation Flavel Niece William G. Nelson,
colonel Charles W Fuller, C. De r: Leonard and
I,In-icL Frambach The committee will en-
so,or 70 secure the passage Of bills TO close the
polls al sunset to make personal registration
pocessarv 10 provide for the blanket ballot, ana
t proS,i3e for an elective bipartisan Excise Com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
pporrssoR GOODYEAR's LECTURE.

trofessor william II. Goodyear VIII lecture on
The Renaissance and the Greek Revival al the
BROOKLYN Institute Museum. Eastern PARKWAY al a,
q.oo o'clock this afternoon The illustrations WI, WI.
20 1000 views from American cities ana from
modern European examples. No tickets are re-
sSsllgsd- -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
JERSEY CITY TELEPHONE INTERESTS

A rumor Is current that the Whitney Widener-
Elkins syndicate has secured controlling interest
In the Hudson Telephone Company OF Jersey
City. General Manager Martin and other Off Gals
OF the company refused 10 make any definite state
ment yesterday, but admitted that negotiations had
been in progress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
A WOMAN RUN OYER AND KILLED.

Mrs Harry Groves. a middle aged woman who
lived nj No 55 Railroad-ave.. Harrison was struck
by a drilling engine at the Fifth-st. crossing OF
the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad. In Harrison. last even
ing and Instantly killed Her body was ter
ribly mangled. Mrs. Groyes's husband is a section
boss on the road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
GEORGE ~ CRAGEY PROMOTED.

-Ne Tax Commissioners yesterday promoted
h"se A. Cragen. deputy. TO take the place OF
IN ~ robert L. Ia Lowe IN charge OF the Brook
Q, oince The promotion carries with Il an increase
from SZ.J0 70 5000. Mr. Cragen has been
n.sa With Brooklyn politics for some time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-18
PRESENTED TO WHITTIER HOUSE.

Myron Furst has presented 10 Whittier House, a
social settlement OF Jersey City. handsome col
lection OF children's books. memorial Mrs.
Furst who died few days ago, took an active in
ferert In Whittier House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16
HE BREADS A RAZOR.

And He Has Good Reason to After
His Narrow Escape.
''There is a physician now stopping
at this house, " remarked the proprietor
of one of the hotel barber shops, ''who
has mortal dread of a razor in the
hands of another. It originated in re-
markable experience. Some years ago
he was in a town in Iowa and stepped
into barber shop to get shaved. All
the chairs were filled, SO he sat down to
wait. In a few minutes one Of the bar
bers called 'Nextl' and he was getting
up when a gentleman who had just en-
tered addressed him.
90 4 am in great hurry to catch a
train he said, and would be very
grateful if you would allow me to take
the chair ahead of you.'
"Such requests are not unusual, and
the doctor, who is naturally obliging,
told him to go ahead and resumed his
seat. The other man had hardly climbed
into position when the barber picked
up a razor and cut his throat from ear
to ear, killing him instantaneously.
''In spite of stories to the contrary, 1
think that is the only case of the kind
that ever happened in the United
States. The barber turned out to be in
sane, but the horror of the scene and
the almost miraculous character of his
own escape made such an impression
on the mind of the doctor that he has
never since allowed anybody to shave
him.
"Only this morning 1 trimmed his
hair. and in finishing the job I started,
as is customary, to shape up the growth
of his temples with the corner of my
razor. The moment he caught sight of
the blade he turned pale as death.
Dom touch me with that' he exclaim-
ed. DO the best you can with the scis-
sors and let the rest GOT He has known
me long time and suppose has conf
dence in my sanity, but the reminis-
cence was too much for him, and, really,
don t wonder. New Orleans Times
Democrat.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-05-16
oA9ToREA.
s syn: :: ;;' I'LL: = 4. '''


Some Irish body snatchers had rifled
grave and hid their booty in corner
of the churchyard. when it occurred to
half tipsy fellow, who had been watch
ing them unobserved, that it would be
pleasanter to be driven back to the near
est town than to walk. He accordingly
secreted the dead man under hedge
and lay down in his place. he was duly
transferred to cart, but when about
half the journey was over one of the
men who had touched his hand scream
ed to his friend. Good heavens. the
body is warml''
Hereupon, in deep voice, the sup
posed dead man remarked. eff you had
been where I've been for the last two
days. you'd be warm tool
In moment he was left in full pos
session of the vehiclel-Sir NJ. E. Grant
Duff's Diary.