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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-06
Trustees Sale
Of Valuable
Real Estate.
ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1900.

The undersigned Trustee appointed by the
Orphans Court of Fulton county to sell the
real estate OF James and Margaret Sproat late
Of Brush Creek township, deceased, will otIer
atpublic sale on he a boYe named day ,at the late
residence of the deceased about one-half mile
south of the "McIlvaine Hotel in Brush Creek
township Fulton county, Pa, two tracts OF
valuable real estate, to wit.
Tract No. l. the mansion Tract, containing
1856 acres and % perches neat measure about
loo acres OF which are cleared and In high
state of cultivation, and the balance In good
Pine and Oak timber. The improvements con
sist of LARGE DIV ELLING HOUSE LARGE
BANK BARN, nearly new, Wagon shed,
Spring house, Smoke house, Small Frame
dwelling house, and other out-buidings. A
good quality of Limestone on the farm The
premises are well watered, with running water
at the house; an Orchard of all kinds of choice
Fruit.
Tract No. ,, containing 1874 acres and If
perches neat measure. About 40 acres clear
ed and in fair state of cultivation the bal
ance in young Pine and Oak timber. The i'm
proyements consist of "A LOG BARN and LOG
STABLE.
The tracts viii be offered together, or sepa.
rately, to suit the purchasers.
Sale to commence at O'Clock r. NJ.
TERMS:-Ten per cent. of bid when proper
~ is knocked down, one-half dncluding the
10 per cent? on confirmation of sale, and the
balance in one year from confirmation of sale,
with interest," secured by Judgment.
w. SCOTT ALEXANDER,
Dec. 6, 1900, 81 Trustee.
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A Keen Clear Brain.

Your best feelings, your social posi-
tion or business success depend large
ly on the perfect action of your Stom-
ach and liver. DR.. Kings New Life
Pills give increased strength, a keen,
clear brain, high ambition. A % cent
box will make you feel like a new be-
ing. Sold by w. S. Dickson, druggist.
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taken up aud SHOULD the super
intendent use a bellY" was refer
red to A. o. Griffith. "Can
school be successful without
teachers meeting for the study Of
the lessonY" was referred to S. p.
Wishart. ."How best teach tenn
perance in the Sunday school?"
to Rev Bickel; and "What is the
best way to increase the regular
weekly attendance and offering?"
TO George w. Sipe. A lively dis
cussion followed in all of these
questions. Greatness of Sabbath
school Work" was opened by Rev.
Bickle followed by z. p. Horton.
Each of these gentlemen gave an
entertaining and useful talk on
the subject. The subject was
further discussed by Prof, Peck,
Wishart and others.
Reports of Committees being
next in order, the committee on
place and nomination of officers
reported the following: Place of
holding next convention, Wells
Valley M. e. church; time, next
Thanksgiving day. Officers:
president, Geo. A. Stewart; vice
president, Levi Truax; secretary,
E. A. Horton; Treasurer, S. p.
Wishart. The report was ac-
cepted and the above named per-
sons elected.
The Committee on Resolutions
then reported the following:
1. Whereas the convention has
proven to be be an important fac
tor in Sunday school work in this
district, and, whereas, the inter
est manifested on the part of the
members of the several schools of
the district is not such as will
bring the best results; Therefore,
be it resolved, That the school be
better represented and thereby
increase the interest.
2. Resolved, That as conven-
ton, we extend our thanks to the
citizens of Wells Tannery for
their kind hospitality, and also
to the choir for the excellent mu-
sic during the convention
REV. II. S. BICKEL,
HARVEY WISHART,
j. G. CUNNINaHAM,
Committee.
A committee was then appoint
ed by the president to see if it
would be advisable to organize a
Normal Training Glass, and the
following named persons were
appointed; Rev. Bickel, Thomas
Ramsey, Harry Truax, A. F.
Baker and Samuel p. Wishart.
The committee conferred and an
nounced that they would meet at
Wells Tannery December 6.
The report of the acting treas
urer showed a balance on hand of
9 cents, after which a collection
was taken amounting to $1.21.
The convention was then adjourn
ed.
The convention proceedings
were interspersed with music
furnished by the Mission S. S.
choir. All the people in attend
ance appeared to be happy and
glad they were there. 1t was a
day well spent.
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Local Institute.

The first local institute of Bel
fast, was held at Needmore, last
Friday evening, with Mr.. Levi
Morton as president.
The subjects discussed were -
/. 'How to secure best results in
teaching advanced History" 2.
"Seat work for first and second
grades"
Prof. Chestnut in his talk said
he thought reproduction work of
irst and second grades has been
neglected to a great extent by a
majority of the teachers the last
year.
3. illustrations as a factor in
teaching" 4. "Physiology,-
primary and advanced"
DR.. Garthwaite gave a very in
teresting talk for both pupils and
teachers on latter subject
The subjects were discussed
by the teachers.
Besides the six teachers of the
home township, were, Messrs
James Keefer and Sam Martin
and Miss Stella Bard, of Ayr;
Miss Olive Hess and Mr.. Clouser
Of Bethel; MIR. w. g. Stein, of
Brush Creek, Mr.. Lorenzo Truax
Of Licking Creek; and Mr.. Har-
vey Sharp, of Thompson.
The discussions were inter
spersed with music by the school.
An organ had been secured for
the occasion, and the manner in
which the music was delivered
shows much credit due to Prof.
Palmer, the teacher.
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Paid Dear For His Leg.

B. d. Blanton of Thackerville, Tex.
in two years paid over 100000 to doc
tors to cure a Running Sore on his
leg. Then they wanted to cut it off,
but he cured it with one box of Buck
lens Arnica Salve. Guaranteed cure
for Piles. 25 cts. box. Sold by w. S.
Dickson, Druggist.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-06
TERMS OF COURT.

The first term of the Courts of Fulton coun-
ty in the year shall commence on the Tuesday
following the second Monday of January, at 10
o'clock A. M
The second term commences on the third
Monday of March, at o o'clock l.. M.
The third term on the Tuesday next follow
ing the second Monday OF June at 10 O'Clock
A. M.
The fourth term on the first Monday of octo-
Der, at O'Clock P M
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Thanksgiving Services and Sun
day School Convention
Combined.

Combined.
The Twenty-First Annual Con
vention of the Wells Valley S. S.
Association met in the Mission
Sabbath school room at Wells
Tannery, on Thursday morning,
November 20, 1900.
According to the usual custom,
the convention opened with a
Thanksgiving sermon. Rev. H.
S. Bickel, minister in charge Of
Bethel church, New Grenada, de-
hvered the sermon, which had
been carefully prepared and was
well delivered. After the deliv-
cry of the sermon, the convention
was organized by the president,
James w. Barnett, taking the
chair and the election of e. A.
Horton secretary-the secretary
of the convention not being pres
ent. The minutes of the last con-
vention were read and approved.
A vote of thanks was rendered
the minister for his excellent
sermon, in opposition, however, to
his most earnest protest
After considerable discussion
on the question, "Why the people
generally do not attend Thanks
giving services better?" partici-
pated in by S. p Wishart, w. H.
Spangler and Rev. Bickel, the
convention adjourned for dinner.
AFTERNOON.
The convention convened at
1.30 o'clock, and praise service
of a half hour was conducted by
Rev. Bickel. AT the close of this
service committee on nomina-
ton of officers and place of hold
ing next convention was appoint
ed, consisting of the following
persons: Thomas Ramsay, Mrs.
E. A. Horton, James Lockard,
Mrs. John A. Wishart and u. 2.
Horton. A committee on resolu.
tions was also appointed at this
time, consisting of the following
named persons: Rev. III. S. Bick-
ell, Harvey Wishart and j. G..
Cunningham.
The regular programme was
then taken up.
The Address of Welcome being
in order, Miss Alice E. Wishart
stepped forward, and in a very
hearty and earnest tone babe the
people welcome to the village and
to the convention. The response
to the welcome was delivered by
Rev. Bickel. In very hearty
manner, he expressed the thanks
of the convention for the warm
welcome it had received.
The first question for discus
sion, Why are we here? was
opened by James Lockard, fol
lowed by j. G. Cunningham.
Mr.. Lockard did exceedingly
well in his presentation of the
subject-so well in fact that Mr..
Cunningham concluded that it
was no use to say more, and so
he reserved his strength for sub
jects that were to follow.
During the general discussion
of the question, the convention
was very agreeably surprised to
see step in, B. w. Peck, of Nc
Connellsburg, one of the fore
most sabbath school workers of
the county.
Previous to the meeting, the
officers of the convention had a
list of questions printed for the
use of the convention, to be used
instead of the query box. There
were 25 of these questions and
the discussion of some of them
brought out many good thoughts.
'Name three of the most essen
tial qualifications of successful
superintendent, " was referred TO
S. p. Wishart, who opened the
subject, and it was further dis
cussed by Bickel, Cunningham,
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Notice.

The firm of Hess & Everetts has beer
mutually dissolved, Mr.. Everets
buying the interests of Mr.. Hess. Al,
persons indebted to the firm will kind.
ly come and settle same.
HESS 81 EVERETS,
Dickeys Mountains, Pa.
Nov. II, 1900.
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License Notice.
IN THE COURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS
OF FULTON COUNTY.

IN THE COURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS
OF FULTON COUNTY
1t is ordered that all applications for licenses
for the sale of vinous SDritouS mali or brew
ed liquors, wholesale or retail for the year
1901, will be heard on Tuesday, the 18TH day of
January, 1901 at 10 O'Clock a, M, at which
time all persons applying or making objections
to applications, Will be heard by evidence, pc
titlon, remOnstrance or counsel There must
be no communication at any time with the
Judges personally upon the subject, by letter
or any other private way,
The petition, verinedby ahldavlt OF applicant,
shall be In conformity with the requirements
of the acts Of Assembly Judgment bond shall
be executed in the penal sum of 5000, with no
less than tworeputable freeholdcrs OF the coun-
ty as sureties, each of them to he a bona hde
owner of real estate in the county of Fulton
worth, over and above an incumbranceS the
sum of 5000, Bond conditioned for the faith
ful Observance of an the laws relating to the
selling or furnishing of liquors. and to pay all
damages which shall be recovered against the
licensee, ana all costs lines ana penalties
which may be imposed nhm under any indict-
ment for violating said laws ana the sureties
may be required to appear In Court and Justify
under oath,
The Court shall in all cases refuse the appli-
cation whenever, IN the opinion of the Court
having due regard to the numberand character
of the petitioners for aud aguinst the applica-
tion, such license is not necessary for the ac-
commodatlou OF the public ana entertainment
OF strangers ana travellers or that the applicant
Is not no person TO whom such license should
be granted
Petitions to be nled with the Clerk of the
Court not later than Monday, the 2ith day of
December 1900 Objections and remonstran-
ces to be fled not later than Tuesday the sth
day OF January, 1901. Upon sufficient cause be-
ing shown or proof being made TO the Court that
the party holding license has violated any law
of the Commonwealth relating to the sale of
liquors the Court shau, upon notice being Civ
en- to the person licensed, revoke the license.
by the Court,
SAMUEL Nee. SWOPE,
Attest: r. j..
FRANK p. LYNCH, Clerk G, s.
Dec. g, 1900.
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:, c. YEAKLE

has rented the Blacksmith shop down
ut Ayr in the Big Cove and is pre-
pared to do all work in his line
promptly, at reasonable rates, and in
workmanlike manner.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-06

Howard son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Issac Cutler of Brewers Mill is
spending this week with his aunt
Mrs. M. A. Kelley of this place.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-06
McConnellSburg q r. LOI loi
Passenger, Freight A''1
Express Line
R. G. MCOUADE, Propu'

RUN DAILY BETWEEN McDossN
Fort LoUDoN ,,oockl
Leaving McConnellsburg At l;;,,rernoon y
making connection with alN
S T.. II. II. .,,r op The o"
Returning leave Fort I.oudona r !.
tine evening train on S, T. RSs.Seugels
am prepared to carry p.s,S aliraln'
preks to make connection wl'p
LOudon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-10-19

the ticket for district judge. when the
governor knew that the judge was not
on the SLATE" and had arranged be-
forchand that John Mullins was to get
the nomination. There IL his appearing
at the broadway theater on Sunday
afternoon aud delivering eulogy OF
Robert Il. insersoll. In which he vented
his hatred OF the Christian religion.
and then appearing week later as the
star attraction ut the laying OF the
cornerstone OF Catholic church.
There Is his hypocrisy In prctendin. TO
favor home rule for Denver and then
lobbying against and defeatin. the only
bill which was before tho Legislature
which could have given TO Denver any
effective home rule. In fact. there are
so many things that they cannot BIO
put into the compass OF one article.
but perhaps enough has been given to
show OF what character the Thomas
administration has been. and to justify
the statements made at the beginning.
that II has been financially rotten and
incompetent: that II has catered to the
worst and most criminal classes In the
state; and that Ia many respects II has
been the worst and most utterly dis
crctlItabie administration that ever dis
graced the state OF Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-10-19
NOT AFRAID OF BRYAN.

The trust managers are evidently
fully aware that all OF Bryan's talk
against them IL Intended merely for
the purpose OF attracting votes. and
that II he happened to be elected they
would not have anything TO fear. In
view of the antitrust talk that is
heard from Democratic sources now
the following from the pen of VIII.
lam Il. Curtis in the Chicago Record
must provoke good deal OF amused
laughter.
MIR. Sheppard. for example. who
will preside Mt Mr.. Bryan's great meet.
ing, Is particularly conspicuous. from
the fact that he belongs 10 the law
firm of Parson, Sheppard & Ogden,
the regular attorneys and legal ad-
visers of the American Sugar
Refining Company. or sugar trust,
ms 1t is Familiarity known, which
Mr.. Bryan has denounced in nearly cv-
cry speech he has made. Mr.. Shep.
hard is said TO have drawn the arti-
Gle of Incorporation for the trust and
to have taken all the legal steps in its
organization. Nearly his entire time
from one years end to the other is alb
sorbed in giving advice to that mon
strous monopoly. Nevertheless he is
an anti-impcrialist and rs such has
been invited TO preside at Mr.. Bryan's
meeting. NEBRASKA State Journal
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-10-19

lie was put among the TRUSTEES" and
allowed many liberties. One night he
simply walked out OF the prison and
disappeared. For this escape the night
captain was made the scapegoat. aud
was dismissed. Stratton has never
been recaptured.
Another case that attracted much at
tent!on ut the time was the escape OF
four men who got away by numbering
Night Captain Rooney. These men.
although VIGOROUSLY among the worst
criminals Ia the Institution. were made
''trustIes" and given u great deal OF
liberty. Their names Were Antoine
Wood, Reynolds. Wagner and Wallace.
Reynolds was caught and lynched by
the OUTRAGED populnce at Canon CITY:
Wood AMI Wallace were finally recap
iurcd nnd put In the penitcntiary
again; Wagner is still ut large.
BESIDES these cases. which have nt-
tractcd great deal OF public atten'
ton, there nrc others which have been
little referred To In the public prints.
One OF these cases Is that OF Nestor
Martinez. He was convicted OF being
concerned In the murder OF two depu.
~ sheriffs In the southern part OF the
state. He Is u nephew OF Senator Cas-
miro Barela OF Trinidad. Senator Ba-
rcln will have n vote In the next lcsis.
lature. IL he Is reelected. for United
States senator.
Another OF the parioncd criminals Is
n man named Mike Ryan. who since
his liberty was rcsnined has been
working In politics In Denver M n part
OF the Thomas machine. and helped
materially TO round up the force OF law.
lessness and disorder at the recent
Democratic primaries.
SIN another par,ioned criminal IL
Harley Mccoy. who was sentenced Tor
the murder OF Police Captain Hnwicy.
lie also was worker for the Denver
Thomas machine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-10-19
HON. II. n. HOG0.

One of the most brilliant lawyers In
the West is Hon. Ii. NJ. Hogg, the Re-
publican candidate for Congress in tlse
Second district. He is natural ora tor
with few peers in the United States,
and he Is loyal man, with strong con.
victions. and rugged honesty of pur-
pose.
Judge Hogg has n great number Of
personal friends in the Second district
and they announce their purpose of
supporting him without regard to their
political affiliations.
The writer has known him Intimately
for fifteen years and lie has always
found him as he is to-day, n large
hearted and generous friend, n big
Drained and broad-gauge man, an able
lawyer, n finished orator, n loyal citizen
and devoted patriot.
The contest in the Second district
will be untiringly and INCREASINGLY car
ried on by Judge Hogg and the present
prospects are that he will carry the
election. He will get good maiorIties
in the west and southwest and with
El Paso and Pueblo counties doing
their duty, there should be no doubt
about the result.
The judge will begin his campaign in
n few days, and we venture the predic.
ton that he will have the largest audi
ences ever congregated in this congress
sional district.-Colorado Springs Ga.
zette.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-10-19
GOOD REASONING.

Mr.. ". W. Wallace. In ,aEir: d
OF the SaiIna Press. gives H. 4
for Ills belief. Among The Tts; I
"Whilc we are not y prophet %
Of a prophet. II you Will FSCo1c
told you In the fall of $50. st
he the rsult OF ClcvvlluIs 81
In case OF Brynn's clcctloa =
worse. DO you want 10 SO ihe 81
filled with trampsf DO yUl II
ace free soup houses a:llut NsA
the Democratic ticket this fall, ~
not only see them hut wO5se. ]
must he very dull that can't -
difference between Scent vol q
cent. or between n SO aud 4 -
During Cicveiand's admisls
there was hardly house h1si
board nailed up In the whole =;
Utah. Everybody was lille and
body was busted. There were u
strikes during or after the I'M
OF that administration. for ihs
were too poor to strike. va
haven't n weeks supply Of cruT
for their families. and doat
where to get II. never vote to .
There Is plenty Of practical q
the foregoing. What the mli@
men want Is an Independents g
families. The best friends Of w;
an admit that his election Ee-1
followed by n panic. How M
that do the people want! Ata
occasion is there for M Aie p''
doing well enough? \ panic sas
matter. and once started no one
where II will stop. Already y
founded fear of the possible eee
Mr.. Bryan is inJurinr business
ties. Many men with western
prises have been East during u'
month to obtain funds to can.
on. and the reply in every case :
want to see how the election ~
In the event OF Mr.. Bryahs =
we would not touch Western
ment." Indeed. there Will bc ~
for any Western schcmc.-sa'
Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-10-19
THE STATE PENITENTIARY.
How convicts Have Been Allow
ed to Escape, Paroled and Par
d, ned-AIl Politics.

The record of the state penitcntiary
is one of the worst of all the depart
ments of this administration. The dis
missal of the warden has been recon-
mended by the penitentiary officials
unanimously, but Warden Hoyt's polit-
zeal influence with the governor has
been sufficient to retain him in office
up to the present time. Among the
more celebrated cases of mismanage-
ment during the past two years is that
of the man James X. Stratton, alias
Elmer Beck. He has been robber
of the United States mail and leader
of one of the worst gangs ever got to-
gether in the Rocky Mountain region.
He had once escaped from the peniten-
tiary, but had been recaptured after
q year. Notwithstanding this it be-
came noised abroad that the governor
proposed to let Stratton out on parole.
Stratton's friends on the outside indis-
creetly boosted of his coming freedom
and tremendous protest was made
which made the governor pause in his
intentions. Instead of letting Stratton
OUT Az a.role he was allowed to escape.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-10-19
ILLEGAL APPROPRIATIONS.
HALF q Million Dollars Of Appro.
priatious Signed by Thomas,
Knowing They Were illegal.

Total amount OF nppropria-
tons from general fund.
according to bills approved
by Governor Thomas. =. 81 .G2G.34t
Total estimated income of
revenue, 1SyJ-1oOO ........ 1,125,0 900
Deficit December !. 1900.
granting that all appropri-
ntlons are paid. ...........S 5O1,3iI
The deficit, however. will not be over
$4,000. or, rather. this is all the next
legislature will be compelled TO pay.
for the reason that many OF the special
appropriations could not be paid, and
the revenue, caused by increased in.
corporation fees in the secretary of
states Office exceeded the estimates
somewhat. The Eleventh General As
sembly expended S1,1S9,715 and there
was n deficit December /. 1898, of
$4,000.
In an opinion rendered by the attor-
ney generals office last April 1t was
said. among other things:
1.-THE last legislature made appropria-
lions amounting 10 more than $4,000
in excess of the revenues Of the state
for the years 1S99-10O0., The constitu-
ton forbids the making Of appropria-
tons or the authorization of eXpcndi.
lures by the legislative or the execu-
tive departments in excess of the rev.
enues of the state for any fiscal year.
All appropriations in excess of reve-
nues of any fiscal year are void
Thus Governor Thomas signed about
100000 of Illegal appropriations.
knowing that they were illegal when
he signed them.
II the attorney generals opinion is
good. the emergency warrants on
which money has been borrowed for
state Institutions are of more than
doubtful validity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-10-19
CAPTAIN SHIELDS AND Ills

The Manila news Is tha' y, ~
Shields OF the Twcnty.nlil'l =,
and fifty-two other soldiers E I,i,,
captured or killed In the iAi W.
We do not suppose that .Is
cause William Jennings br!aH~
from comforting and tI hs n
AguInaldo by attacks upoh l.s !,
lican administration ana D! I'm In
that II elected he, Bryap' T T
down the Stars and Stripes, i ~,
ocratic candidate will ptoySa ,. s.|
tinue to call for the sllrrcuI is 81
Philippines. Lawton, Cal, a,mits,1
and Ills men and OTHERS t s,, IA
ing. But the news must I'LL l, M
Of every healthy America, , Ms n
solve to stand by our so'u .snr,}
Philippines MS they are s' n
the flag which the treaty
formally raised there .,J stats
The people of the TIME. - J nm :
neither order our soldiers 10 u 'S
backs OH an armed cncn! , S
them while they arc slt sSor 10 4
Americans will not ''lrfei pTr,u b
naldo in Luzon or to p SIM,
United States.-NcW JUN