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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-10-12

A young man named Coplin lies
in critical condition at his home
in New Paris, Bedford county,
the result of gunshot wounds in
the face, neck and shoulder from
a double barreiled shotgun in
the hands of Lafayette ShoenthaI.
Coplin, with two other men, was
working on Saturday for Shoen.
thai. Shoenthal upbraided his
wife, and young Coplin interfer-
ed. Shoenthal ordered him
away, and after Coplin had gone
into the public road Shoonthal, it
is claimed, fired the shot. The
wounds in the face and neck are
serious, and it is feared the sight
Of one eye is destroyed. Officers
are searching for Shoenthal, but
have been unable to capture him.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-10-12
oALE REGISTER.

October 2G, 1890, j c
head will sell at his residence
~ land Sipes farm p miles
arrisonville, horses, cattle,
implements, household goods,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-10-12

jeff Harris has moved into his
new home-the Myers property
which he recently purchased in
Ayr township.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-10-12

S. S, Ham, of Ayr township,
has recently had his pension in
creased from twelve to fourteen
dollars q month.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-10-12

David Harr is making some eX-
tensivo improvements to and
around his residence in Belfast
township, such as weather board
ing. He has a pleasant location.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-10-12

The smallpox scare has about
subsidized in the northern part of
the county.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-10-12

One of our lady subscribers
says the arrival of THE NEWS is
Like a breath Of mountain air"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-10-12

Mr., and Mrs, j. S. Hill, of Bel
fast township, are happy over the
arrival of big baby girl,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-10-12

Our friend Charlie Fore, OF Knobs
Vile, is proving himself to be n very
successful agent for the White sewing
machine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
Vo Use For LIFE WITHOUT LOVE.

With the portraits OF his two niue s'',S 49,
him and the photographs OF his wiie anu .e'
brother torn into fragments and scattered Oh ,ne
eoor Iobn Frieberg lay down on the bed IN MS
little taior-shop. No. &c Boerum Place. yes'eruay
morning. and inhaled gas through tuoe u''', "o
was dead The suicide was discovered tnrous"
letter which the tailor had sent TO his sister IN
forming her that he could stand all his 'rouo'es
with the exception of the disappearing co. heen
his two little girls and that as they na9 no. ,I,
10 see him for time, he had deeiaeo 10 h n
himself Frieberg's sister took the letter 70 nc h.
brother-in-law. Frank o: Pehrson OF NO ze the ,he
bush-ave. The latter Immediately went 70 tne
Adams-st. station and then WITH prhey sn
went TO the tailor shop In Boerum race. Ins' or,
tered by key which Frleberg had inclosed IN
letter on the bed they found the man deau, ~ "a
his side was a tube. through which ne mao ihh"'e"
gas from the jet the wall. - 49,. h,s
Mr. PETERSON told the police that al one VIZ MI as
brother-in-law had good business al . NI
broadway Ncw-York but that he mao hesieSS'V, 80
IL through dissolute habits. and was oDnKeu wsv
moved 10 Brooklyn and begin again In sinhir
II,s wife had lei him and taken the two CHILDREN.
Siegrid twelve years old and Agnes e,Sn - visit
oid At first the children were allowed 70, ' ror
their father but they had not been 10 nes,ect WAS
some time. and 1t Is evident tnat tne" A's -"
more than he could bear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
TIE TRIBUNE AND mr.. TOWNS.

HOW CONTEMPORARY IN BROOKLYN REGARDS
THAT OFFER OF 100000
The Brooklyn Eagle of last evening devoted
nearly a column of editorial matter TO Mirabeau
L. Towns's offer Of 100000 toward the construc-
ton of the underground railroad. Speaking of
Tribune reporters visit to the building in which
Mr. Towns has his office. and the reporters vera
cious narrative of conversation between the Of
flee cat and the cigar-store Indian on the subject
of the lawyer-poets contribution. THE h~gle
said
reproduction of the conversation might be an
improperly for which reason We will let II pass,
But the statement deliberately made by Inc
Tribune. through its duly accredited representa-
tive that the Indian wlHHed his WoodeR eye m m
essentially pernicous. but the Inference Is tnst
inference rather than the wink that The Eag Ts
takes occasion to resent That inIerenfe can
hardly be considered adequate AS rule, strong
and harsh characterizations should be avoided,
statement that the inference is sinister If not
malicious 1t will not be denied that there 81, Is
million is a large amount of money, but is really
paltry when compared with other things 81 d Whds
also at stake? Not in terms but in effect s the
scription is sort of phantom; 1t goes so far as
TO say that the scrubwomen In the han twlstea
insidiousness Of this sort The Eagle will not un,
dertake to defend Mr.. Towns. but 1t feels itsen
The statement that Mr. Towns is not only
lawyer but poet clears up everything. Ihere are
limits TO the remuneration of the most prnHant
advocates. but It is superfuous to say that Towns
never wrote poem which would not be ridiculous,
lv cheap at any price. He has explained that ne
placed his name down opposite a million merely as
a matter OF convenience. There Is a little ampigu-
tv about this though IL Is not likely TO puzZie the
Indian however it may disconcert the once cat
The only fact that is worth considering Is me SUD
ecrintion-it is there a self-mposed obligation, a
sort of financial poem commercially brief and
briefly commendabie. If any other fact proJeci,s
teeIf conspcuously Il Is that the subscription IS
not for a billion This is perhaps not competent
rta1 a6r
nnouestionably true And II might just as well
have been billion no It will take less ana, man
a hilIion 10 build the tunnel but nobody Will oouDt
The -~isdom of having a margin in reserve, by
what consideration Mr.. Towns was restrained can,
~ course only be surmsed, more especially as ne
Get down his name a matter or conVenlen re
The Inconvenience involved is no greater IN me
casa Of billion than II Is when million Is 10 De
dJsnosed Of we have disposition to he espe
ciaily severe with The Tribune but IL IS hnrG9
suscenfibe of proof that billion-dolar supscfip-
ton from the poet-awyer would have PROVOKED III
lie surprise here where he Is known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
THEY WANT A FIVE-CENT FAKE.

THE ELIZABETH COUNCIL AND SENATOR kEAN
DO NOT AGREE AS TO THE TERMS OF
A TROLLEY FRANCHISE
Elizabeth. April 81 (SpeciaD.-The City Council
was In session until nearly o'clock this morning
irving TO come to an agreement on the ordinance
N give Senator John Keen's street railway company
the right OF way through Elizabeth for an electric
road from the Staten Island and Elizabethport
ferry to Crawford Station. The only point that
nou preyents the city authorities from coming 10
satisfactory terms with Senator Kean Ia the Coun-
cil.s determination to make the proposed trolley
line carry people from Ezabethport TO CRAWFORD
Station for five cents. while Senator Kean wants
10 charge eight cents for the ride. ana II Is SAID
that he will not consent to a hve-cent fare.
The Senator thinks the Council Is unreasonable
IN is demands when the fact Is taken into consid-
eration that the Central Railroad Company now
charges 20 cents from Elzabethport to CRAWFORD. or
road will not only agree to carry people 10 cram,
FORD from Elizabethport for eight cents. but VIII
teLa them to Westfeld for the same fare ana pc
vond IL TO the township line OF Fanwood ana West
heid The Central Railroad charges 20 cehts LOT
an anu excurson ticket from Elzabethport to west
The Council last night passed the ordnance
urant,ng the franchise second readins, and
on May It will come up Tor maj passasSe,, nne
1ve.rert fare clause is retained M the ordlnance
ard the Street Committee OF the Councii war III
rected to 20 TO the officials OF the hean COMPANY
ara nj ak them TO accept the ordnance IN lts pivs
nnt form or else obtain a REFUSAL IN writinB, 10 DC
reported at the meeting on NAY cDnm ,ms thew
appear bent on having the ordinance p"S'o" III "
nrea shape not AT hli
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
PLACES TO BE FILLED.
THE NEWARK BOARD OF WORKS TO
MAKE MANY CHANGES

MAKE MANY CHANGES.
When the Newark Board OF Works passed under
the control OF the Democrats last year by the cleo
ton of Commissioner Joseph Byrne the personnel
OF the department under the Board radically
changed. but some OF the important Offices were left
undisturbed because OF the ability and experience
OF the men who held them. There iT places
under the Board. and OF these eighteen are filled
by veterans who cannot legally he removed. except
for cause. The patronage also includes hundreds
OF laborers In the various departments The prn-
cipal Republican employees retained by the Demo-
Gratis Engineer Sherrerd salary 400 and three
assistants. Michel. fozer and Sanszenbacher. at
1850 1880 and 1870 year Assistant Clerk
shunck also restored. In the Surveyors Of
flee Engineer Odom retained His salary IL
5000 Also two assistants. at 81 800 each. and some
experienced clerks.
When the Democrats assumed control last year
a list made out Of employees TO be decapi'ated
copy OF the list procured by Republican
the time and will be made ihs basis of changes to
be made by the present Board. II included all Of
hces that could In any serve TO help the party
In power beginning with the Superintendent Of
Streets. with a salary OF $500 the assistant with
5000; the Superintendent OF Sewers. with 100.
the cashier Of the Water Department with $3.50.
the Superintendent Of the Lighting Department at
81 200; the Chief Inspector az N1,0 the super
visor. at 1880: the Superintendent OF Public
Grounds. at SIS a week. and other superntendents
and foremen In charge OF construction repair or In
spection work employing men.
The Republican members Of the new Board 81
Works are now engaged in arranging a list OF the
ing Of the Board for organization on the hrst Mon
day in May.
II has been Intended that Engineer sherrerd. Of
the Board, will be removed although he is Re
publican and was retained by n Democratic Board.
hut none of the Commissioners will confirm this
statement. II is believed that besides the veter-
ans In the Board. number Of capable Democratic
employees will be retained in their places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
END OF CAMP WIKOFF.
ALI, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AT THE MON
TAIJK CAMP SOLD AT AUCTION.


TAUK CAMP SOLD AT AUCTION.
Montauk Long Island, April 2l.-Al the Govern
anent property remaining on Montauk was SOLD TO-
dav at auction Ever since the soldiers LETT camp
tyikoH the Government has been removing what
,,roperty ft wished TO take away The WOODEN
buildings and some other things which the Govern
vnent did not want or which would have cost too
much TO move were advertised for the sale to-day
THE addition TO the wharf included In the SALE
rAnoonp the other things sold was the Quartermas-
ter,s warehouse 800 by "a feet the commissary
etorehouse $50 by "a feet; four wooden buildings at
tbe old detention camp twenty-five hospital puiid-
tn9s a number of other smaller buildings hity
Ids OF oak wood. 10000 feet of lumber and two
filters each by 20 feet. The terms OF the saie
cash. .. o.o, leland CITY
A special train run from Long lsiaiiu 10y,
making stops at all stations. About forty pesOn'
arrived at the camp grounds at noon on the, all
The sale was over and the special LETT AT cioCk
Captain j. y. Patton supervised the sale, VIII,
Patton was accompanied by Chief Clerk Grover. OF
the Army Building. Newly ork: The prices oDttalie19
were small The Long Island Railroad purch haHea
The wharf for $50 The commissary stolehouse
went 10 the same purchaser at 500 Inc euai 'ea
masters warehouse also went 10 the ralrOau. a. a.
sl5O These two buildings cost the SIoVeriileHt =,
is said 81 800 The two filters said to haVs Cosl
ION for $3.50 The best prices Of the day were on
tanned for the lumber which sold for neaIy WA h
n was worth. The total amount realZeo u! ~, .ie
sale had not been made up when the oiIclais iea'
here The largest purchasers were the rdilioau'
Charles Hart and Colonel Kibreth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
ppnrcJyG THEIR PASTORS SALARY.

THE vEsTRY or CHURCH TRYING TO FUN Z
THE RECTOR TO RESIGN
There is more trouble in St Clements Episcopal a.
c.hrrch pennsylvania and Liberty ayes ana " II
sa,d chat the vestrymen have decided 10 iorce ''e
rector the Rev p. +. Duffy, TO resign fof aOv" e
a year he has been In not wa'e'. ms. "nc,et,es
eno' 60 said that the vestry has taken hand IN
now ,roSle and by way of dropping hint II, to the
rector that resignation %Sea mount oe That he has
creased nS Is O The vestry believes that ne
will find himself unable TO tso 1--WE T f Wesirymen refuse
ne s sss su the matter does Mr. Pgy WITH re
exception OF saying that ne na M, 10
signing AZ his position is for ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
@e Ne%S8rook|yn.
FAILED IN TWO ATTEMPTS.
WOMAN TRIED TO END HER LIFE BY
THROWING HERSELF UNDER troll
LEY-CAR WHEELS

After two attempts yesterday to end her life by
throwing herself in front of swiftly moving trolley
cars. Mrs. Mary Kelly of No. Ssi Dean-st.. was
locked up in the De Kalbave. police station. Mrs.
Kelly is a widow. and lives with her four children.
IL is thought that she is crazy.
Her first attempt at death was when she threw
herself in front Of bound for East New-York
at Futonst. and Classon-ave. The motorman
stopped his car with jerk that nearly sent all his
passengers to the floor. 1t not. however be-
fore Mrs. Kelly had been Knocked down and badly
bruised.
bled away. A few minutes later she appeared at
Putnam and Classon ayes The first car that came
by gave her the chance she sought. and she jumped
for the track The car was going faster than she
thought. and she landed in the fender. The ropes
held. and when the car stopped the woman
was found to be unhurt. with the exception OF
severe bruises and some slight cuts. The incident
was so clearly attempted suicide that the motor
man held the woman until she could be turned over
the police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
DRowyED WHILE GATHERING CLANS.

Matawan. April p (speciaD-captain Danle' sun
mons q lifelong resident OF Keyport. was drowned
this afternoon while gathering clans on Chnwoo'
shore I'm the Raritan Bay. The Captain was Sixty
five years old and well 10 do lie had mace CON
siderable money In the oyster ana clam business
and had retired from active business, ou. AZ III 49,
a .,or, 20 take a small boat and work at his
ola occunation Before noon to-day he embarked
from Newport In a sea skin and was seen ny sev
eraI men rakng for CLANS short distance from me
shora ofy ClIword Point Suddenly the Captain lel
btadong INTO the water and was drowned before ava
Could reach him The Captain had been III recently
ara 1, Is nresumed that he was suddenly taken WIN
an attack OF vertigo He leaves two children
son and a married daughter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
AMATEU RS on THE BOARDS.

PERFORMANCE BY THE ELIZABETH DRAMATIC
CLUB.
Eliza BETH April p (SpecsD.-The old Elizabeth
Dramatic Club tonight at the Lyceum Theatre
gave an invitation entertainment. which at
tended by most Of the society people Of the city.
II was It's first performance in some years. The
plays rendered were "Chiselling." one-act farce
by Joseph J. Dley and James Allen. and SNOW
ball" a farce comedy In three acts by Sidney
Grundy. .. ~.
In SNOWFALL the cast included G. +. Pearce,
Elijah r Farnham Weston Spies Gales Joseph
Warner Allen Mrs. Edward Augustus Weeks, r..
Miss Bernadne Russell Edison and Mis- Bertha
Woodruff Kelloggs.
The characters In "Chiseling" we're taken BY
Ernest ID. milford. A. W Macintosh. Gilbert NC
Harriet Hamilton Tying. 49, ,,.
The stage manager was A. W. Mackintosn, as
refreshments served, and then there was
dancing the stage. Justice mage: Sena.or
Cross Prosecutor English and Mayor RANKIN were
among those present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
DEATH OF MRS. GEORGE II. POWERS.
HER AGED HUSBAND WHO is EXTREMELY ii''''
is NOT EXPECTED TO RECOVER

HER AGED HUSBAND WHO is EXTREMELY ILL,
IS NOT EXPECTED TO RECOVER
While the family and friends OF George ii. row
ers the aged real estate Spectator OF NO 3sS
Washington-ave were watching by his bedside ex-
Meeting his death at any time as result OF the
severe attack OF hiccoughs which as stated in
The Tribune OF April s. lasted for more than week.
Mrs Powers was suddenly taken Ill a few days
ago and died on Thursday. Mr. Powers is more
than eighty-hve years old, and It is not believed
,ha+ he can recover. He Is now in such weak
condition that he did not seem to appreciate the
Ssct when DR.. II. X. Bennett, the family physician.
,,oSd Rim Of his wife's death on account OF his
serious condition the funeral Of Mrs. Powers which
will be held this afternoon VIII be as quiet as
possible. - a., ro.. 1900, III.
- o. 1ddow when he married her. She leaves two
Ga,Iebters by her first marriage one living In Brat
teboro Vt, and the other; who IS countess, living
o. Euyone Mr. Powers has two daughters, Mrs.
George II Keap and Mrs. Edward OFynn, and one
SON George H Powers, 1r, OF ST. James Place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
4 TROLLEY ROAD ACROSS JAMAICA BAY

p. II. Flynn and his associates are now sS across
bids for the construction OF trolley railroad ,
$3.50. nv N Rockaway Beach The ROAD VIII
ba hut on trestle which will be filled IN sna
acoaamued so that It can be used for on U,eSS
ana carriages. turnouts being put IN at 'o"'e
pn'e said that the road will pyeoa snd proceed
Brooknyn cross Jamaica Bay TO RockawHG -. Ave-
viii cut The fare road - w s9,a
cents. ianno.ni,dation and there VIII De road
before 20 Condemn II is believed that sue" 'o"'"
PIop.a- .nva a naYinR venture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
HOT CHASE AFTER BURGLARS.

THEY ROB A PosToFFIcE AND FLEE WITH
STOLEN HORSE.
somervie. April 81 (speciaD-Burgiars blew open
the safe OF the postofice at Bernardsville al .
o'clock this morning and got away with 800 worts
OF postage stamps The explosion awoke num'
Der OF people.
Tho robbers fed across the railroad to the barn
OF Peter Blair, took his best horse and buggy and
started for Somervllle sixteen miles distant. BY
this time Martin Liddy the hotel proprietor. had
harnes sed his horse to buggy. and with police
man started in pursuit IL was long chase ana
the burglars had good lead and a fine horse
mot before reaching Someryille they left the horse
tied to a post and took to the fields, The horse
was nearly exhausted and was covered with roam
The nursuers drove into Somerville about o'clock
with dripping horses and Informed the police OF
Tho robbery The town searched. but no trace
- tho burglars has been found. Several persons
penort having seen three men who answer to the
description OF those who fed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
BURGLARS ACTIVE IN NASSAU.
GANG OF EXPERTS THOUGHT TO BE AT
WORK-MANY HOUSES ENTERED.

A GANG OF EXPERTS THOUGHT To BE Al
WORK-MANY HOUSES ENTERED.
Hampstead Long Island. April 2-There appears
to be a gang of burglars operating in the new
county OF Nassau In the last week two numer-
Gus robberies have been reported in various VII
lagos and Mineola. the county seat has been
visited three times The latest thefts were COM
mitted early to-day In Garden city. when two
homes were entered. Those who received the un.
expected calls were Matthew Bunker treasurer OF
the Union Ferry Company and III. s. Mott. a broker
in Manhattan. Both houses were ransacked. ana
solid silver plate worth In all about $500 was Sc
cured by the thieves. They were not heard In
either house.
The men were undoubtedly experts. for they took
only solid silver Plated silver not disturbed
but was broken and scratched by the men. showing
that they had tested all the articles before packing
M the most expensive. The Garden city Company
is laying water mains. and workmen were hammer
ing all night. The pipes not far from the
houses entered, and the noise made by the WORK x;
men undoubtedly aided the thieves. The does OF
several members Of the Meadow Brook club, whose
houses are not far distant. barked last night ana
some think that the burglars tried to enter the
houses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
FERRARO SENTENCED TO DEATH
THE ITALIAN MURDERER FEIGNED INsAN-
ITY IN COURT.

THE ITALIAN MURDERER FEIGNED INsAN
ITY IN COURT.
Antonio Ferraro, an italian, who murdered his
companion, Luigo Mussacho. at No Is Front-st.
on September last sentenced yesterday by
Justice Smith. in the Supreme Court. to die In the
week beginning June II. The murder was one OF
the most cold blooded committed In Brooklyn.
Mussachio was taken unawares by Ferraro. and
the crime was witnessed by some OF the policemen
of the Fulton-st station from rear window.
When Ferraro arragned for sentence yester-
day he feigned insanity.
What is your age?' asked the clerk.
Don't know"
where were you torn?'
Don't know"
Where Is your present address,"
81 live everywhere"
What is your religion"
THE ! found"
After he was sentenced he said: TT the law
does give what Is due me, they may as
well burn me to-day
The only rational answer Ferraro gave was when
he was asked what his occupation was. and he
answered that he was n laborer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
TUp CiUDEy PLANT Absorbed.

Camden. April q (speciaD-rhe General Electro
Company OF America to-day absorbed the plant
and franchises OF the Camden Lighting and Heat
ing Company the only electric company In the city
The negotiations have been under way FOR some
months Judge f. A. Armstrong the president.
is succeeded by A. Louden snowden. ,ex-Minster
10 Russia The Camden company has been IN ex-
stence since 1889 and recently constructed an entire
new plant Its most valuable asset IL its nve-year
contract 10 light the city at an inviting price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
JAMAICA'S SCHOOL WAR ON AGAIN.
WARRANTS AGAINST EIGHT PEOPLE OBTAINED
HY A TRUANT OFFICER

WARRANTS AGAINST EIGHT PEOPLE OBTAINED
BY TRUANT OFFICER.
Truant Officer William II. Wright. Of Jamaica,
went 70 Long Island City yesterday and secured
warrants against the following persons FOR Vioia'
ing the educational laws: Mrs. j. f. Remseh' Tony
Cappola. William Dewitt. Mrs Ann Robinson COZ
ored Mrs Jane Brooks coloreG, FRANK MAI w.
lanes Greenbaum and Tony Garrelle -. .Ao
officer told Magsrate eb rompnsorY school
a1aw md that they did not send their children 10
school Mr. Wright says that ne is HS tbrougS the
Streets of Janaica especially during school h9ui
When the warrants served the accused VIII pe
arraiened before Magistrate Connorton TOT an eA-
animation. ..,,,o hafora She is
onnosed 10 sending her grandchild 10 the scnooi
maintained for colored children, ana mas on t
Gus occasions declared that II the c hiu hfdren
nernitted TO 20 TO the school where Wnte chlluiei
Are taught she would keep her away altogeihei'