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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
WEIRD GYPSY CEREMONY.

NtutN HpiiiO' hpih o.
Within the shadow of the old
Hollywell paper mill this after
noon, a weird ceremony, the
chief actors in which were mem
bers of the famous Lowell gypsy
tribe, of Elizabeth, N. j., was en-
acted. Last November Seth
Lowell, q leader of the tribe, died
in u Philadelphia hospital, leav-
ing a portion of his worldly pos
sessions in Chambersburg. 1t
was for destroying these possess
ions his wife, Rhoda, and her
nephew and niece, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Smith, Israel Smith,
and Lovell's adopted son, came to
Chambersburg this morning.
Immediately upon the arrival
of the party here they made their
way to the carriage shop of Lem
uel King, where Lovell's van, in
which he had made many trips,
had been stored for the winter.
The wagon was taken to Holly
well and there, with many of the
dead mans belongings, was Gov
cred with kerosene and set on
fire.
The ceremony was not without
it's pathetic features. On a small
bank near the burningwagon the
gray haired partner of the dead
gypsy sat and wept out her grief
calling Iim her "dear Seth" be-
moaning her loneliness in the
world and wishing that she
might join him, asserting her
readiness to die. The wagon of
fered up as a sacrifice and testi
monial of her affection cost $500
and it contained articles of the
husband that made the total val
ue of the burning property $4,000.
William Smith, the nephew, had
charge of the ceremony, although
the wife kept a watchful eye
from her seat on the bank that
there should be no hitch in the
program and that all of her hus-
bands belongings be destroyed.
The wagon was a substantial We
hicle built of the best material
and of excellent design. Pre-
vious to going to their camp the
gypsies obtained a large quantity
of kerosene and it was poured
bountifully on the inside and out
side of the wagon.
The custom of destroying the
wagon in which the gypsy had
been accustomed to journey is an
old one. Israel Smith, whose
wife died last fall, burned a wag.
on at Latrobe. Lowell, the man
in whose honor the ceremony
was performed, was 60 years old.
He was IN this section last fall
and when the tribe returned tC
Elizabeth he was taken i'll. He
was removed to a Philadelphia
hospital where he died. The
weather was not propitious fol
coming here until few weeks
ago and thus the ceremony was
delayed.
Quite number of town people
Witnessed the ceremony, includ.
Burgess Hamilton and Chief OF
Police Null. When the wagon
containing harness valued as $500
and a quantity of bedding had
been partially destroyed it oc
Cured to the wife that the gun OF
her husband had not been includ
edin the fire and she directed hel
nephew to place it in the bed OF
the wagon which was still on fire
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
The Valley National Bank o

The Valley National Bank of
Chambersburg, of which George
Fl. Stewart of Shippensburg is
the president, has been designat-
ed by the United States Govern
ment as a depository for Govern
ment funds. This is the only
National depository in this sec
ton Of the State.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

A slick swindler visitedHagers-
town recently and worked a bo-
gus check game. He rented a
house and got money in change
on bad check. tits believed he
worked this old game upon 9th
ers there.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

EX-Snerlt FRANK Mason moved
from Clevenger property to that
of Miss Jennie Carson.
p. p. Mann from property re-
Gently purchased by Max H.
Sheets from M. S. Wilt to Clev-
enger property.
John Sheets from house sold
to d. r. Fields to that vacated by
=. =. Mann.
d. II. Fields from farm in Tod
township to residence purchased
from John Sheets.
Hon. Peter Morton from farm
in Belfast township to one pur-
chased from d. r. Fields in Tod
township.
William Rinedollar from this
place to Shady Grove, Franklin
county.
Levi Dehart from Sheets prop
erty to house vacated by Cooper
family.
j. Frank Sheely to residence
vacated by Mrs. Erb.
Mrs. Erb to Maryland.
Charles Rider from Greathead
property to farm purchased in
Ayr township.
Mrs. George McQuade from
Ayr township to Greathead prop
erty.
j. Milton Unger from farm in
Ayr township to Isaac Hull's
house.
Eli Largent from Daniel s
house to Gress house.
G. G. Rotz from Gress house to
farm of Samuel A. Nesbit, in Tod
township.
Harry Linn from Mrs. Jack
sons house to Daniels property.
Mrs. Egulf from Mrs. Unger's
house to house of Mrs. Jackson.
Harry Gress from farm iu Ayr
township to house of Mrs. Unger.
Edward Brake from Baum
gardner house to Wagner's.
Prof. Miller from Wagner's S
house to Hopewell, Bedford
county
Charles Tritle from Senator
Alexander's house to Mrs. Baum
gardner's house.
William H. Nesbit from Dick
sons to Mollie Seylar property.
Misses Sloan from farm in Tod
township to Dickson property.
Edward Grissinger from town
to Sipes' tenant house on farm
recently purchased from DR..
Trout estate.
Aaron Richards from Big Cove
Tannery to Sipes farm.
Robert Cutchall from Sipes
farm, east of town, to McQuade's S
farm, west of town.
James Henry from his farm at
Knobsville to one recently pur-
chased from Sloan's heirs, adj
joining this place.
Will Cowan from S. A. Nesbit's
farm In Tod township, to farm OF
George Stiger, in Franklin coun-
ty.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
THURSDAY, April ~, 1900.
Published Weekly. S1.00 per
Annum in Advance.

Prompt attention will be
given to applications for ad-
vertiSing rates.
Job Printing of every deS-
cription executed with prompt
ness, in a workmanlike manner
and at consistent prices.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
Spreads LlA'

When things aI'I
they become "th'
AbrahamHare,aleaD|
of Belleville, o. EIl
Bitters are the Oe'
ters l have handlea \
You know why; \
begin in disorders
liver, kidneys, oo'o !.
nerves. Electric p
up the stomach p
kidneys and boTeS'
blood, strengtnep..'' ~,
hence cures mui''
aides. 1t builds |.
system. Puts new ),
into any weak, SlcD n'I
man or woman -
Sold by w. S. DlcA''
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

Advertising is the lever that
moves the business world.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
FIRST OF APRIL Fits.
From Fulton Republican.

From Fulton Republican.
Our poet dedicates the follow
ing verses to those who moved
this spring:
As you near your destination
Eager eyes through curtains peer,
All the furniture inspecting,
Then come comments oft severe.
And the people who'll be neighbors
AT the place of new abode
Watch till everything is taken
From the last big wagon load.
Then the woman who is mistress
OF the house just occupied
Takes her turn, and makes inspection
OF each room from side to side.
And she'll make this declaration
When the neighbors on her call:
"I've seen many dirty houses,
But found this one worst of all"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
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COW

John Fisher al.
moved last week.
Isaac BarnhaTl <
arg
like the West g
understood that
home soon.
Charles Myers
diana last Thursl j !,
poets to work for ".
Hess. ~,
William W, PED
this place, vino hn ha
at Pittsburg has9 ~,
Illinois. I .
There was a play ! #,
mer Barnhart'S IA 4
ming. They repG II
The new bridge ~.
fording is nearIyc
The Sunday sd ,
M. e. church r
last Sunday with 4
dance. tio
Our farmers hR'
ing for corn. aa
There was alsOa b
Wilson Myers'S IA
evening. ii!
Rev. Barney WIui
ley next Sunday at or
The Calithumpa1 1h
have missed our 'lel
II. w. Hatfield, O',s|
BILE, boys? is
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

and tba. fl. .--'
leave the ny. aN
well as tho
,.io1 "9S ~, Y''' P
accident whs
- IT, l,"'ieo. 8, ams,
i"s oroond
coC'''se not @ s'',
" IL lie asked Z
an oiu Slloe.
ouceo and hc ~, t,r,,
coU 'lle heel ~ I,
III ,lie ileel he !,
emu oL tl'e SF e.
Or''Veleo SaieF III,
-, ~
LlCED aa 4,
III
John Motif. nj,
Clearfield f., ns an,
returnod bo. ,uros.
Our now ,,,rro,,
Hughes had III u
Sr1do,.or, ,,'O Sirs,,n S,,s,
preaching of vas al
dav - e., . ~ Ia Az
ten o'clocl, when
Miss Estar Iook si
-, - '''4 ao,o
Mrs. Aon. lot wit
Hustontown Imong
time with bor comp
Mumma. IA d
Dahlel Rash = ~ !
eo service at N -
ternoon. " ~
Inc roadsa Z /, ~
o.V'on- Oorn " e,,,,t,
sineS' ~ !
OaPVain DlN a..
me morse knoV s, j.
rioi,i ~ H. Me mpan
lor MS ueparN year.
Oul orSalllS' ,ctors
0uii''oy "l'eTll / the
Son' exec,
equel
BEL sidera
I, 8
Aaron Hos. lit wa
is improvino anne
Mr. F2,,o Cl.. the {
friends in tbis Of {
The nraacbt ward
Grove last SIM mess
attended Iimila
.JeFPalmerrs thro'
were visiting this
Friday evening ,0IIN
home from PMmgis
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

Among the anecdotes of Mr..
Buchanan related by Mr.. Gillian
was one illustrating his practical
turn of mind. Mr.. Buchanan was
travelling eastward from Pitts
burg in a stage coach with a party
of gentlemen, one of whom was
Mr.. Mackey, the father of Capt
w. H. II. Mackey, of this society.
Between Somerset and Bedford
it was observed that the burr had
been lost from one of the spindles
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-02

SEAL oF PAN-AHERicAN FXPosirioN.
Pnn.Amcrican Exposition Tor their dis
play on q scale never before attempted.
To show this interesting collection 20
the best advantage an attractive con
servatory has been provided. while a
museum. as an annex to this. will con
tain finished products as well as rare
and curious articles 20 illustrate va.
ricty ~ features under the head of
Foods and Their Accessories
1T Is n fact well known 90 experts
In exhibition matters that a scattered
display of special articles loses force.
while a condensed exhibit of "a line of
things pertaining q, a specific subject
becomes educational Now. as the ob.
ject Is 20 increase ihc production aud
promote the consumption ~ the things
called Tor. much trouble and expense
is justified 10 making this collection
unique and unparalleled.
1T is intended 20 make the exhibit
of red peppers the finest uud most OK.
teusiye collection ever made. with the
object Of demonstrating ty special ex.
hibit connected with the accessories
Of food that pan-Amcrlca can pro
duce all the red peppers consumed Ia
Pan-Amcrica. Il is perhaps only knowt
TO experts that vast quantities of red
peppers are imported from Europe
Asia aud Africa every year hecaus,
| Pan-Amerlcaus are not actively nlly,
10 their own Interest 10 this important
matter"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-02
one Of Many Enthu.In.t..

Joe Mitchell Chapple editor Of The
National Magazine. published at Ros-
ton, was In Buffalo recently and be-
came much interested Ia the Exposl.
ton. on bis return 10 Boston he wrote
20 an official of the Exposition rs fol.
lows: Il was indeed sorry not 10 have
seen you when In Buffalo, but did see
the Exposition and was astonlshcd be-
yond measure ! wish that you would
send on anything that you think might
be Of interest TO our readers and make
II as attractive as possible. and ! shall
keep on hnmmerlng away NJ the Expo
sitlon edItorlally until II opens. because
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-02

n n child Is "slow" around home and
takes nm hour 20 dress when only a
quarter ~ that time Is necessary. lt is
q bad habit. The "slow" men and wo-
men are those who fail 20 make a sue
cess of llfe. How often you see grown
people tinker about something bali a
day that could bee done 10 an hourl
They learned the habit as children
AtchisOn Globe.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-02
ATTRACTIVE EXHIBIT.
That Of Foods aud Their Aeees-oFies
IRcIudtBE Pan-Amertean spices.

That Of Foods aud Their Accessories.
IRcIudtBE Pan-Amertean spices.
A very dainty pamphlet has been Is
sued by the Division of Foods and Their
Accessories OF the Pan-American Er-
position nj Buffalo. The food work q
the Pan-American comes under the
general department u Horticulture.
Forestry and Food Products. OF which
Mr.. Frederic W. Taylor Is superintend.
ent. Mr. @. Edward Fuller. as assistant
superintendent. has entire charge Of
the Division Of Foods and Their Ae-
cessorles. and he has prepared himself
for unusual work In this line boy spe-
cial travel and study such as no one
else probably ever uidertook with the
same object Thls pamphlet calls the
attention o. johbers of teas. conees
aud spices and all dealers ln food prod
ucts-ecnerally and their accessories 20
the Interesting. useful und educational
work IN their lintt of busffpfs which
Is going on for the ran .AmeTicai. Ex'
position Of 1901 e. :
The assistant superintendent. VT.
Fuller. says -ln the faf east there ar
foods and condiments ~ which we are
almost uttctly ignorant here Vnd one
OF the aim ~ the food cxhibitwill be
40 educate tae people of the western
hem spherc 20 the cultivation of the
products which flourish 10 the east II
win De- my aim 90 show how simple
and prnltnbla it would Dee. for Instance.
10 grow lu the West Indies what II
grown in the East Indies. The climate
and soil 0nditions are remarkably
similar and the conditions are favor.
able
'The best proof obtnInable or desira.
hle that the soil and the climate Of th,
rWcst indies is as favorable as that Of
the East indies for the production Of
spices Is ulrrndy available. The prod
ucts now received from the West ln
dies are na elualed by those from any
other secdbn of the world At 10,
present emo they grow better ailspice
ginger ana red pepper there than any
where else on the globe. and the va
nilla BEAM wlirh is qncen5 o. spIces. a'
the nutmeg IL king. rs found e0wher'
ln the world n such perfection as ir
Mexico. The coffee grown 10 Mexic'
has o flavor ohtniuablo Zoo no other cof
Zee. not even thc Mocha or Java sur
passing ~ Emperor william % Ger
many appreciates that fact. and nll %
the coffee used 10 the royal HOUSEHOLDS
r. sent from our nearby republic Ven
ezuelan cacao. from which chocolate z
made. is superior 10 the East lndial
| product
"Wlth the view ~ masslng togethe
IN one effective. instructive and usefu
exhibit the economic plants. vines nn
trpos ~ tropical pau-Amcrica whic
produce tcas. cogccs. spices aud kil
drcd things. lt has been decided @
appropriate considerable space at th
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-02
AIupn,ic,. wit.

As Horace Mann sat In his study one
evening an insane man rushed into the
room and after abusing him for all
kinds Of fancled grievances challenged
him 20 a fight.
Mr.. Mann replied; "My dear fellow,
II would give me a great pleasure TO
accommodate you. but can't do IT, the
odds are so unfair. am n Mann by
name and man by nature-two
against onel II would never do TO
nght."
The insane man answered.: Come
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-02
am thoroughly enthuzeu over the
subject"
nrn.II 60 Ne Rspr..rnt.a.

The Brazilian government early in
the season sent out Invitations 10 all
agricultural aud industrial societies TO
prepare articles for exhibition az the
Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo IN
1901. A large number Of coffee pro-
ducers have agreed to send full line
OF samples Of the best Brazilian grades
OF this commodity.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-02

Lawyer Examining witnessl-Where
was your maid az the timer
Lady-ln my boudolr. arranging my
hair
Lawyer-And were you there nlsol
Lady dndignantlyl-Sir!-Exchange.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-02

The men-of.war of the Romans bad a
crew OF about 225 men. Of which ia
were oarsmen working on three decks.
The speed of these vessels was about
six miles an hour in fair weather.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-02

ahead am n man and man beside
myself. Let us four have a tight"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
coat MINE EXPLOSION.

Tiny uodie. Recovered aud Death List
wili Probably reach tsb'
The most destructive mine explosion
ever known Ia the New River West
virginia. district has occurred at the
Red Ash mine. Although the most
heroic worl, u the rcscuing party has
been going on necessarily, II Is impos-
siblc 10 estimate the full extent Of the
loss Of life aud property.
More than afty dead bodies have al
ready been taken out, aud the number
Of the dead may reach ia5 or more
The Red Ash mine Is u large drift
and the explosion occurred near the
entrance. which was thus closed by the
falling slate, entombing large mum
bcr Of miners
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

General Wheeler has arrived home
from Manila ON the Warren. The
Warren made stop OF ten days
at Gaum To permit General Wheeler to
make investigation of the government
established there by Lieutenant
Leary.
The vessel brings news from Hon.
olulu that OF the three suspected cases
Of plague reported ON February Goth
but one proved to be genuine plague,
aud when the Warren left Honolulu
the authorities were OF the opinion
that the plague had about died out,
though every precautl ON was being
taken to conAne every fresh outbreak
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
OUTLOOK IN cusA.
General Wilson says trouble 1. out Of the
Question.


General James H. Wilson, military
governor Of the department Of Mantan.
zns.snuta Clara, says: Trouble Is ALSO.
lutely out Of the question In Cuba.
The future depends largely upon tho
agricultural prosperity, and where
work Is plentiful, wages are good and
a country Is prosperous, no sensible
man wishes 20 alter conditions.
The best the United States can do
for Cuba and the Cubans Is TO give
every opportunity for improving the
value Of the land by putting II to tho
beat uses In this capital would do an
Immense amount Of good here, as well
as secure large returns
General Wilson suggests supplying
cattle for working purposes on time
basis, accepting regular rates of inter.
est, which should be about one per
cent per month.
Cattle, says he. can be landed here
at a cost Of $50 n yoke, which once
here, would bring moro than $3.50.
Large hunters Of working cattle arc
required by reliable aud Woodworking
men who are anxious to obtain them.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
WAS LAw1on AssAsslNATeD7
story That he Was 3. sent DOT FROM San
Irandsco.

STORY That lie Was u sent Out FROM san
Irancisco.
The story ia sent out from SIN Fran-
cisco that lots Of mail adviccs from
Manila prove the existence Of a reg
uiar conspiracy there 70 nssussinate
United states army onicers The man
who killed General Lawton was a
second-licutenant In the guardia
clvile. named Garcia. and voluntary
fund Of 100000 was raised in twenty
four hours. Of which uyrcia WIS given
$4,000
senior Pobiete. editor Of the III
Pueblo del Critic, is treasurer Of the
fund. and Judge Arcllnno Of the
supreme court Is an active member Of
the clique.
Every patriot who ribs bis country
by death Of d hated American officer Is
TO be literally rewarded. The fluid Is
now about 100000.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
seoRerARY ROOT IN CUBA.
Making Tour OF Inspection Around tho
Island.

Making Tour OF Inspection Around the
Island.
Secretary Root Is on n flying trip TO
Cuba. with him are Mrs. Root, Miss
Root, Edward Root, his son, Colonel
Carter, assistant ad jutant-general; Prl-
vate Secretary w. $. Coursey and Ar
thur Brooks, attendant. It is expected
the trip will occupy about two weeks,
allowing for weeks tour around the
island OF Cuba.
II Is gathered from rather urgent
communications that have been re-
eelvcd from Havana that notwithstand.
ing the apparent serenity OF conditions
A. C,sba generally. ucnerat Wood has
reason for grave apprehension as To
the future, not because OF the possibility
OF outbreaks, but rather owing to the
extreme gravity Of important questions
that are pressing from all sides for I'M
mediate decision.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

Joint Rssciution introduced In the House
90 Repeal Them.

Joint nesoiution introduced In the House
90 Repeal Them.
Representative Dcyrics Of California
has introduced joint resolution for
the repeal Of duties on white or print
ing paper, and The material from which
II il made, aud directing the attorney
general TO proceed under the antitrust
law against those maintaining a mo-
nopoly In such paper aud material
The resolution rccitrs that the existing
duty OF 80 per ton greatly aids In the
maintenance Of the monopoly; that the
price Of paper has been Increased 90
per cent to the consumer. and that this
result is menace 10 popular education
aud the dissemination Of information.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

The senate committee on nnancc
has authorized favorable report upon
the nomination Of the Hon. W. d.
Bynum ~ appraiser Of merchandise at
the port Of New York The com.
mittcc divided ON party lines, the Re-
publicans supporting and the Demo
Gratis opposing confirmation. Byuum
was nominated ~ a Democrat but was
opposed by Democratic leaders who
asserted that he had ceased TO be a
Democrat when he affiliated with the
Palmer and Buelsner movement In
1870.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
neeas.e rhsy were silver Mon.

In closing his argument in favor OF
seating Mr.. Quay, Mr., lloar said sena.
tors knew that the three seats claimed
by Messra Mantle, Allen aud Beckwith
were decided against those men he.
cause they were silver men, and the
senate was about to enter upon the
consideration Of the repeal OF the sher.
man law.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
New pHlLIppINe COMMISSION.

nernard Moses OF California the Last Mem.
bsr Selected.
Professor Bernard Moses OF the Uni.
versity Of California has been rendered
the vacant place on the new Philippine
commission, and has accepted n,
srl,i~ rnstptste@ Ntte cotnmAaalou.
whose personnel Is a. follows Judge
Taft, ohio, president; Dean Q, worces-
ter, Michlgani Luke Wright, Tenncs-
seei Henry c. lde, Vermont; BERNARD
Moses, California.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
auLLar Nslrs LNoYsMlrn.

vurfisnn -absistinK or IIsf POUND Meal a
hey Supplemented by Mule Meat
General Buller reports TO tho war
Iilioe from Ne!,hrope under date OF
March !, rs follows:
Ihave just returned from Ladysmith
Except small guard north OF Surprise
hin the whole OF the enemy lately be.
sieging the town have retired In hot
haste, and 10 the south Of the town
the country is quite clear Of them.
The garrison was on half pound Of
meal a man per day, and supplement-
ing the meat ration by horses and
mules. The men will want a little
nursing before being DIT for the field.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

Representative Glllett OF Massachu.
sets has introduced bill prohibiting
the sale OF distilled or Intoxicating
liquor in the Philippines in quantities
less than twenty gallons, except on
physicians prescription for medical
purposes
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
cnnrre..n.n lIarmer nead.

Congressman Alfred c. Ilarmer
father Of the housel the representa-
tive Of the Flith Pennsylvania dDtrlct,
Ia dead at his home In Philadelphia,
aged 70 yenrs.
Mr. llarmcr had been m since last
November when he was stricken with
a severe attack OF kidney trouble. He
recovered sufficiently TO attend the
opening Of Congress in December, but
was again confined to his bed