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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
PERSONAL.

W dSlllHS UOu low udyS.
George G. Fraker, of Fort Lit
tleton, called at this office, Mon
day.
Mr.. James A. Mumma, of Lai-
dig, spent u day in town last
week
Jno. Mumma, ofLaidigisamong
the Fulton county boys at Clear
field
Mr.. j. w Fraker of Fort Little.
ton spent last Friday in McCon.
nellsburg.
Uriah w. Cline, and J. Q Reed,
Of Licking Creek township, were
callers Monday.
Messrs. Scott and Michael
Mellott of Pleasant Ridge spent
last Saturday in town.
Mr.. c. NJ. Ray, of Big Cove
Tannery, was a pleasant caller at
this Office Friday morning.
Scott Sharp, of Dott, took time
while in town last week, to look
into the News Office a minute.
p. Luther Finiff of Pittsburg is
visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs
George Finiff, of Tod township.
Charles Scott is spending the
holidays with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. II. w. Scott of this
place.
Mrs. Alvah Pittman and Miss
Ellie Knautf attended the Conner
er-Secrist wedding last Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Jesse Peck, of Johnstown,
formerly of Baltimore, is spend
ing the holidays with M. Knautf's
family.
DR.. and Mrs. Dalbey and Land
lord and Mrs. Funk spent a day
or two in Chambersburg last
week.
Miss Eloise Trout, Of the u, S.
Pension Office Pittsburg is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. b. 9. Trout
near town.
Bert Orth, who has been spend
ing the past three years in Iowa,
is visiting friends few weeks at
Fort Littleton.
George Lehman, Union town
ships efficient assessor was
among those who were in town
last Thursday.
Mrs. Peter Cutler and Miss
Rhoda Lake, of Needmore, were
shoppers at the county seat last
Saturday.
Lewis Yonker and viii Golden,
two of Bethel townships best
citizens, spent last Wednesday at
McConnellsburg.
Mr.. e. V, Mellott and daughter
Mary were in town last Saturday
and dropped into the News Office
few minutes.
Mr.. Daniel Elvey and son Oil
yer, started to Ohio last Wednes-
day to spend TIE holidays with
his son Charles.
Miss Dix Robinson, of Philadel-
phia, is spending the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
$. M. Robinson.
Todd Skinner, of the MERGERS
burg Academy, spent a few days
among his many McConnellsburg
friends last week.
Miss Ruth West, a Wilson Col
lege student, is visiting her
grandfather and aunt at the
Washington House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Mellott,of
Belfast township, accompanied by
John Weller, spent last Saturday
at McConnellsburg.
Miss Stella Sipes, who is pur-
sueing a course in Art study in
Philadelphia, came home for the
holidays last Thursday.
Miss Jennie Carson, who has
been in the western part Of the
state for several weeks returned
to this place Monday evening.
RobandWillHunter, classmates
Of Clarence Trout in the Philadel-
phia Dental college, spent last
Friday night in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wagner,
of Neville, have been visiting
friends ON this side of the noun
tain during the past week.
Mr.. j. b. Runyan and son
Master Russell, spent last Sat.
urday and Sunday with Mr..
Runyan's parents at Needmore
Hon. D.H.Patterson and daugh-
ter, Miss Blanche. Of Fulton
county, were in town for a few
hours on Monday. Mercersburg
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27

Three new houses are going
up on the Magsam extSnsion.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27

5,ud her husband, who was a
4 rr veteran, lived here for a
H. of years, and died
1 She was inferred Wednes-
7ilast week in the M. e.
Lard in town beside her
a short service being
d,otod in the Lutheran church
h. Wolf.
Es-Thos. Ross Sipes died
residence near Harrison
n the 10Th inst, aged 46
months and 10 days.
I'M been seriously i'll for sew
months of spinal disease and
Nh trouble. He was a good
a kind and loving father;
NAN eminent degree, he had
3n6dence and respect OF all
new him. He is survived
wife and three children.
1mains we're laid to rest in
enetery at Asbury, Friday
roon, Rev. Seifert, his pas
Oiducting the services. The
&h was crowded to the doors
sorrowing friends and
brs. The family have the
athy of the entire commun-
Nay God bless the bereft.
ER.-At the old Scriever
in Buck Valley in the early
ng of the 10Th inst, Mrs.
SCriever died, aged about
BIS.
B Scriever was a daughter
late Daniel Hebner, and
arried to Mr.. Henry Scriev-
by years ago. She leaves,
iion to her husband, five
nd one daughter, namely,
Daniel, Frank, John,
n, and Kate, wife of Alfred
rshot-all residing in the
Scriever was a member of
3. church, and her re
were placed to rest in the
|Rry at the Buck Valley
dist church on Thursday.
Scriever was one of those
lind hearted, christian wo-
whose life is a continual
fiction to those about her.
BED companion has the sym
Of many friends in his
rement.
DON.-Hon. Peter Gordon,
tLittleton, died at his home
place on Tuesday, Decem-
1900, aged 70 years, g
and 16 days. He was
nTimber Ridge in Thomp-
SnShip, and spent his long
This county. He was for
ian extensive stock dealer,
atly going to the south
counties of the State in
when sheep and cattle
lflVen over the road to mar
n his prime his judgment
'ock value was always safe.
vas hrst married to Miss
"a Hill in 1858, who bore
lleechildren, namely: Mrs
lOer Hamil; David of Hi
la Charles, of Thompson
mp His second wife was
aAce Richardson, whom he
y Dec. 3, 1862, and who
Is him. To this last union
'Oldren were bornof whom
" In infancy, and ten sur
elely; Prof. M. c., of In
'Ate Normal; l.. Z, and
aaAa, Of West Newton; A.
allegheny; Jno, d., of
illinois; j. S. and Ed. w.
aharry of Johnstown,an
pce, who is teaching in.
Da'y He also leaves fouI.
y William, Henry, Davidg (
q Thompson township
sister, Susan, widow OF
BISHOP, of the same
p A sister lived in Ohio
opposed to be dead as
uO' been heard from for
also, living in Thomp-
"lShin
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
DEATH RECORD.
|, Who Have Been Called to Their
n Reward During the Week,

MILTON. - Mrs. Margaret
'p,ou, relict of Andrew Ham
'aied at the home of her
ster, Mrs, Bennett in Har-
r on Saturday, December
M aged about 80 years.
nd her husband, who was a
r,r veteran, lived here for a
M of years, and died
She was inferred Wednes-
tlast week in the M. E.
ward in town beside her
snd. a short service being
Dcted in the Lutheran church
X. Wolf.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
NOTES OF BROOKLYN SCHOOLS.
PRATT INSTITUTE.

Interest in basketball increases and the fact that
the institute team holds the intercity champion
ship is cause for keen satisfaction. Tuesday
evening the night appointed for the game with
the Barnard School, Of Manhattan, which 70
decide the question of the ntercity championship.
Just the two teams about 10 line up for the
game it discovered that the Barnard team
prepared 10 play according TO the rules for 1896.
The Pratt boys refused to play according to any
but the rules for the present year. There
some discussion. but II seemed impossible make
any satisfactory arrangement. and the game
awarded TO the Pratt by default.
The first game of the baseball team played
last week. The work which Fritz, the pitcher, is
doing is most encouraging and DR.. Armstrong
feels that the team is growing stronger every day.
Captain White of the track team, is busy getting
ready for the Long Island League field day. which
comes on May l.. and for the institute field day,
which is appointed for May 10. The doing
some good work IN high jumping and in running.
A dinner was held by the members of the Grad
yates Association of the evening chemistry classes
at the Germania Club Tuesday evening.
Next Wednesday ". :. Perry will bring to a close
MS Ihlrd series Of lectures the history of art
with a lecture Spanish Painting
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
BEWARE OF THE TIDDERs, s4HITEL"
TWO STORIES ANENT MR.. wELLER's FAMOUS
SUBJECT.
From Leslie's Weekly.

Some Erewsome tales from the War and
Navy departments apropos of the removal from
Cuba TO this country OF the remains of those killed
Of victims OF the battle of Santiago called at
the Navy Department Il wish, she said, 10
the remains of my husband who buried
in Cuba. which I understand be among those
arrive" The official to whom this request
was preferred asked her 10 consider suggesting IL
was much better that her husband. the Ma ton .
hero, should lie at Arlington among those who fell
with him IN battle. where his grave would be al
time to time. but whether she visited II not
others would Eevercntly lay wreaths upon the
mound.
for the care bestowed upon the graves OF dear
ones but l desire-oh, so mucn!-that the body OF
my husband shall lie beside the remains OF my
children in the little cemetery home. Ny parents
lie there shall be laid TO rest close by them and
I should be happier 70 know that what is left C
that Mr.. Y advanced availed 10 move the deter
mined woman.
quite desperate, but in the climate of Cuba wood
DECAYS very rapidly, and the collins holding the
mains of those who died We're found, in many in
All fallen together While know that in each
grave six buried, We cannot establish the
Identity OF the bodies II would. you be quite
iTrnosE5pe for me TO separate the body hus-
ba nd from thos, u the Ave comrades with whom
he was buried" The heart broken widow paused for
said giving one Of the six? l will take my
chances
Another woman, 7 is satd. wrote TO the War De
partmeut asking II the remains OF her husband,
v1Uho had been killed IN Cuba would be brought to
this country. as she was most anxious that they
should be buried in the FAMILY plot IN the local
cemetery. Receiving prompt answer IN the arf1rm-
alive. with the assurance that the Government
vvouJd nav all expenses thrifty widow replied.
II II Is all the same 10 the Government l should
prefer 10 let my husbands body remain IN Cuba
Government would expend 70 send IT hither. have
need for the money just now
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
POLYTECHNIC PREPARATORY

The chief social incident of the year promises to
be the concert and dance 10 be given by the mus-
cal societies Of the school Friday evening May
4 This will probably be the first public appear
ance of the school orchestra, and that alone VIII
attract a good deal # attention. The Mandolin
and Glee clubs will also appear
The indications that the outdoor games that
are TO be held the afternoon of Saturday April
q, will be successful. At 10 o'clock Wednesday
april Il. there 100 entries in the hands Of
the manager OF the team, r. Richardson Williams,
IT. Two contests have been added TO the
programme sixty yard dash for boys under
twelve and sixty-yard dash for boys under four
years.
The first baseball game of the season was played
by the Polytechnic team with the of the
Staten Island Academy at New-BriEhton, Staten
Island. Wednesday afternoon. The game ended
II to Il
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
TO APPEAR IN ARTILLERY UNIFORMS

THE THIRTEENTH REGIMENT WILL CELEBRATE
ANNIVERSARY OF ITS DEPARTURE FOR WAR.
The 18th Regiment, which recently converted
from infantry to a heavy artillery organization
will make its first public appearance in new uni
forms distinctive Of the artillery of the ser
vice the night of April %, when the regiment
will assemble at the Sumner-ave. armory for re-
view and parade commemorative of the anniversary
of its departure from Brooklyn for the Civil War
The occasion will also mark the first appearance
of the 18th Regiment Band. under the direc-
tion of DR.. Giovanni z. Conterno.
The 18th Regiment Veteran Association, of which
General Theodore B. Gates is president, will unite
with the active regiment in the celebration, and
the old coors will be displayed, as is usual on such
occasions
Incidental 10 the parade marksmen's badges VIII
be presented to the members of the regiment who
qualified IL CreedmoOr last year, and the Veteran
and Dolan medals for the highest aggregate score
at all ranges and the highest score made by a
marksman qualifying for the first time will be
awarded to Lieutenant Charles 0. Dewey, OF
Battery D, and Private P. J. Donnelly, of Battery
L. respectively.
The military exercises will be preceded by
band concert and will be followed by dancing
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
EASTER MUsTC IN THE CHURCHES.
ELABORATE PROGRAMMES PREPARED
CHRIST THE VICTOR" AT LAFAYETTE
AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN.

From a musical point of view the Easter cele-
brations at the Brooklyn churches will be more
extensive this year than before. Scarcely a
church In Brooklyn will fail have special music.
The Catholic churches will of course, have their
usual music for such occasions and the altars will
be piled high with flowers Perhaps the at
tractive programme will be rendered the Church
or the Nativity. Madison-st and Classon-ave.,
where DR. William Pitchers Messe Solennelle de
Paques in major, Opus. 56 will be rendered by a
chorus OF thirty voices. assisted by orchestra.
and at St Augustitne's Church. Seventh-ave and
Carroll-st
Among the Episcopal churches elaborate pro-
grammes have been prepared for the Church Of the
Messiah, Greene and Clermont aves.. and the
Shurch of the Epiphany, Electromagnetic. and
Iornpkins-ave, where the services of the day VIII
pesln with q sunrise service $50 o'clock
Inc Temple Choir OF the Baptist Temple, Scner-
nerhurn-st. and Thrd-ave.. consisting OF nrty
Trained voices, has prepared some special music
Inc choir of the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian
church, which has of the best quartets IN
town, will give special anthems in the morning,
and in the evening viii render Dudley Buck
cantata, Christ the Victor At the Simpson
Methodist Church. Clermont and Williughby aves.,
the evening will be devoted 20 special musical
programme The Hanson Place Methodist Church
will also have an interesting programme
Among the Congregational churches the most
elaborate music viii be found Plymouth and the
Church of the Pilgrims and the South Church,
Court and President SITS.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
THE FORT CH4BROL" ARSENAL.
=. ,or-..Do,osnce of The Pan Mall Gazette.


An suc,ion sale that will arouse some little SEN
sarion ia announced by the authorities Ior next
Iraek An official poster placarded TINS morning
on the I,ubc buildings, informs Parsians that tne
STste Furniture Depot intends 10 sell by auction
an March % a collection of weapons ana HisceI-
Ianeous OBJECTS OF which IL has been put IN posses
sion by the High Court . ,,.
The small arsenal which is thus 10 be dispersed
for the benefit OF the treasury halls from Fort
tSiahroI the scene OF Jules Guerins exploits or
antics The catalogue is curious reading Ihe Oies-
tertng braves held the fort were less toriiloa-
bly, armed than rumored AT the time ont tney
D0ssess@d a considerable selection or outlahclstl
weapons such japanese swords, yatashAhs ai,G ,I
a. segais Four duel.ng swords ana several OIL
hooks completed their outfit so far as eola steel
was concerned In the way of firearms they BOAST
I'd three Winchester rifles, eight earplhesy eisht
Smith & Wesson revolvers, Mauser reFoiVer OF
the kind that can affixed 10 butt, ana a case OF
duelling pistols Finally the fort contained very
pretty assortment of knUcSle busters. NE pre-
servers and bludgeons. The garrison also pos
sessed a a number OF arrows "Ahch
served, however, the comparatively paeinc purpose
of conveying mlssives from jules Gneril 10 his
friends waiting a neighooring rool
The miscellaneous objects TO be solo include
''tarred cord" thirty yards long used IN the noe
turnal revctualling OF the fort; rope ladder the
flag OF the Anti-Semitic League, a oiaSh nag and
two flags bearing the inscription La france aux
Francais!" II is expected that the compeotuon Tor
these reiicS will be keen. as ever sihSe the coi.-
clusion OF the High Court proceedings tne Aatnof-
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
DLocES4y SrNDAF sCHOOL CONVENTION.

The third Sunday school convention under the
auspices OF the Sunday School Commission OF the
Diocese of Long Island will be held Jamaica, in
Grace Church. next Thursday afternoon and
ing The Rev. Charles NJ. Belden viii make the
opening address on Thursday afternoon 3
o'clock. The programme for the afternoon follows
"A Century Of Development OF the Sunday School" >"
the Rev H O. L-add; The Purpose and the Means
in Religious Training" the Rev. ". n. Ackley;
The Needs Of a Church Sunday School Where
There Is No Church." the Rev. H r. Bryan; The
Sunday School as a Factor in Church Life" the
Rev e Nj. McGuffey
Between the afternoon and the evening sessions
OF the convention a supper viii be served by the
women OF Grace Church for the ministers. superin-
teudenrs and delegates. In the evening address
on The Sunday School IN It's Relations 70 Home
instructions" viii be made by the Rev. DR.. sam
uel Cox and the Rev. George ". Davenport viii!
speak on The Training OF our Tea chers-How IL
shall Be Accomplished. The closing address will
De made by the Rev. Henry .. Waller, who will
talk on Suggestions 10 Course Of Study"
The fourth Of the Sunday school conventions will
be held In Islip May 3.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
Leather Goods.

Our aim and object is TO maintain low prices
and TO furnish you with the highest class or
goods obtainable. Note our specials.
Shopping Bags large size with outside pocket
and fastener at zoo.
Special lot OF Change Purses, seal and alli-
gator. at 1Oc.
Double Frame Pocket Books, medium and
large size at Zoe.
Real Seal and Alligator Pocket Books. with
calf lining leather gussets and channels change
pockets, 9Sc.
We are showing one OF the richest eol4ecd,iohs
NJ ladies' Belts in Brooklyn. prices from zoe
to $500.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
JEWELRY.
Spring Novelties in Jewelry.

Violet Shirt Waist Sets. studs and pair Of
links, hard enamel, 2oc. a set.
Violet Stick Pins. hard enamel. with rhine
stone or pearl centre. Zoe. each
Ladies' 14-kt. Gold Filled Rings rhinestone
cluster with emerald turquoise, amethyst and
garnet centres, 9Sc-
Sterling Nethersole Bracelets. twist. engraved
or bead edge, 4Sc.
Rhinestone or pearl Horseshoe Brooches. 4sc.
Sterling Silver Hat Pins, some set with stones
19c. each
Hard Enamel Violet Hat Pins. with rhinestone
centres. 10c- each
A large variety of Crystal Hat Pins. all coiors.
Ice. upward.
French Gray. Gold Plate and Enamel Pulley
Belt Sets from 4Sc. upward.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
SHOWED IN on 4 TROLLEY CAR

From The Western Electrician.
II YOU are about 10 be snowbound on an electric
car choose with friendly appearing conductor
ana Ilotorrnan. and the distress OF hunger may Do
somewhat allevfated. PERHAPS IL would De a srfl
better plan 10 provide store OF provisions before
starting the journey. Eleven passengers In
snowbound car on the Milwaukee -Henosha line lad
an experience a few days ago that convinced them
Of experience that some such precaUtion
may become very valuable In cross country trips IN
winter They were bound from Milwaukee for Ra-
cine by the electric line, and the containing
them became stalled when eight miles rom Racine
The passengers compelled 20 remain IN the
ear the greater part OF the day. and would have
been totally without food had not the TWO train
shared the contents OF their lunch pals with
them. But luncheon for two persons cuts out
sorry figure when divided among thirteen. and 50.
although the passengers were grateful. they
stil hungry when the finally exrrfcared
from the snOwdrlfts and run % Racine II was. al
toget her an unpleasant experience although every
ultimately reached his destination IN safety.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
QUEENS COURTHOUSE UNGU4RDED

A new phase appeared yesterday in the dispute
heteen the city authorities and the Supervisors OF
Queens County. The latter say that theY are sun
entitled n retain Office They recently warned the
,,+x- authorities against trying obtain posses
sion of the county buildings including the court
So,-se aud iau Yesterday much surprise was
cs,1ssS AZ the courrhOu when Jack McDOugal,
.Sa 1irhr watchman. received notice from the city
authorities OF his discharge
This il was said. would leave the courthouse IN
guarded last night. There is a town CLOCK IN me
watchrnan TO ring every half hour in the night
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
MANY ENTRLES FOR HORSE SHOW

Entries for the eighth annual horse show OF the
BROOKLYN Riding and Driving Club closed last night
at midnight. They will not be opened until to-mor-
row but from the number OF entries that have been
received the success of the show is assured. The
show will open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights April 26 y and IS on Saturday afternoon
there will be a matinee. The programme Will not
be ready until the end Of the week.
A picked troop OF rough riders from Troop c,
Squadron 4 in Manhattan. and the Essex Troop in
Orange y J.. will give exhibitions Of mounted ath-
letic exercises every night.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
WAREHOUSE COMPANY ENJOLyED.

The long standing quarrel between the India
Wharf Brewing Company and the Brooklyn Wharf
and Warehouse Company the and
struction certain piers in the Atlantic Basin re-
suited yesterday in the grant of perpetual in
junction TO the India Wharf Brewing Company, re-
straining the Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse
Company from constructing a pier in the At
lautic Basin adjoining the India Wharf and the
wharf originally known as the Central Pier. but
DOW scheduled pier No. 5.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
TO ANALFZE ~BR4yDY DROPS"

DR.. Walker. chief chemist Of the Health Depart
ment IN Brooklyn has secured several samples of
the so-caled brandy drops which sold 10 school
children by small dealers. and tomorrow he Will
analyze them to whether they contain alcohol
If possible DR.. Black intends 10 stop the sale of
these corrections which il Is believed lead a
for liquor. DR.. Black viii also Investigate the
report that certain candles that sold TO chill
dren contain copper cents. The chemical action of
the moisture the copper produces verdiErts.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
ASK TO BE FREED FROM DEBT.

Elias T. Hatch. a carpenter and builder, OF No
24e Fifty-ninth-st., filed a petition in bankruptcy
with the clerk OF the United States District Court
yesterday. His total Indebtedness amounts 10 ST.
521 Is. His assets $500
James H OPP OF No 72sA Carroll-st, filed per-
sonaI as well as a firm petition. The firm was Opp
& Grundy, Of No. Is Whitehall-st.. Manhattan The
firms Indebtedness 1850 % The personal debts
OF the petitioner 81 673 S2 and the assets sI5.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
cORNFRsTONE OF A CHAPEL LATD.

The cornerstone Of the chapel of the Second
Baptist Church Wood5ne-st. and Evergreen-ave
viii be laid tomorrow at 2:3O o'clock Addresses
will be made by the Rev. Z. Anschuetz, OF West
F4obokeu y J. and the Rev. r. Hoeffiin or Man
haitian The Rev W g p Rhoades. OF the Marcy
Avenue Baptist Church will speak in English. The
pastor of the church. the Rev A. P. Mihm. will he
In charge Of the services. Among the papers and
other articles which will be placed IN copper tin
lined box in the cornerstone will be photograph
OF the old suydam House. which formerly occupied
the Of the chapel.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
THE REV. J. %. KENNEDY BETTER

The Rev J D. Kennedy rector of St. Marks
Church was slightly improved last night. When
renorter called at his home, No s. Keap-st-, last
night he was informed that Mr. Kennedy passed
tie crisis In his illness Saturday morning. He
oo,sctous and breathing freely. Unless relapse
occurs the physicians give out the hope thai Nj.
Tr,1y,s1, vv,il recover A dangerous factor in MIS-
1,ees has been the congestion OF MS lungs. which
afrf-ra yafed his kidney trouble and grip
New-York tribune., 1900-04-15
WEBB AND BURR NOT REISsT4rED.

Justice jerks yesterday handed down decision
denying the application of Captain James W.
Webb and Samuel E. Burr for wrtts of mandamus
TO compel District Attorney Clarke &c retnstate
them as detectives in his office. The two men were
aDpointed by District Attorney Steele detec-
ives and Mr.. Clarke dismissed them on January l.