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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-15
BELFAST.

Funk q Co. are nearly done
saving. They expect to move
their mill next week.
There was a. big crowd at
prayer meeting at Pleasant
Grove, last Sunday evening.
George Mellott and family,
Alexander Bradthod, and Maude
Clark were at Aaron Hess's Sun
day.
G. Palmer and II. G. Hess are
cutting cord wood. They say
they can cut eight cords a day.
Mace Mellott is putting in his
time these days in getting his
newly purchased farm in good
shape for summer.
Mail carrier Aaron Hess is on
the sick list. Travelling for I'm
Gle Sam in that capacity, is at
tended with a good deal Of
physical exposure.
Ben Truax was at Needmore
Saturday. He says he's going
to buy that town out
Preaching and baptism at
Pleasant Grove next Sunday at
10 o'clock.
ID. A. Garland has finished
hauling logs. Dave says hauling
logs is a mean job.
William II. Lake and family eX-
pect to move to Clearfeld in the
near future.
Aaron Garland purchased u
new horse Saturday. Good luck,
Aaron.
James Truax has moved to
Warfordsburg to work ON William
Palmer's farm.
Morton Hess and son Riley
have finished quarrying lime
stone.
Mrs. John Deshong visited
Eliza Mellott Sunday.
G. G. Mellott is busy getting
out the timber for his new house.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Mellott
and Mrs. John Conner spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. David
Evans.
Mrs. Anderson Mellott is i'm
proving.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-15
PLEASANT GROVE.

Glenn Chestnut visited Pleasant
Grove and other schools in this
township this week.
James Hill is suffering from
sore eyes. We have heard it is
not good for person to lose too
much sleep.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac b. Lay ton
visited relatives at Pleasant
Ridge over Sunday.
Ahimaaz TruaX is suffering
from Il paralytic stroke.
Some Of the men of this place
engaged in fox hunting on Mon
day,
Rev. Troutman will preach at
Pleasant Grove, Sunday morn
ing at half-past ten O'Clock, after
which the rite of baptism will be
administered.
McCauley Peck was in Han
cock ON business Saturday and
spent the early part Of Sunday
at the home Of Milton Mellott.
Miss Maude Clark visited
Pleasant Grove school last Fri
day,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-15
Sale Register.

March 20, James s. Akers will
sell two tracts of timber land-one
containing 2ll acres; the other, 30
acres-both well covered with white
pine, yellow pine, chesnut, and ches-
nut oak. At the same time and place
he will sell his live stock, farming inn
plements and household goods. Sale
begins at 10. The land is situated in
the upper end of Brush Creek town
ship and the sale will be at Akersville.
March "a, David Hess, residing one
mile south of Brownsville, Hunting
don county, Pa, will sell horses, cat
tie, wagon, agricultural implements,
blacksmith tools, &c. Sale begins at
nine o'clock.
March 26, Peter Morton will sell at
public sale six miles south Of Har-
risonville in Belfast township, one
Geiser engine, one Geiser threshcr,
one Peerless thresher, one Victor
cloverhuller, grain, hay and other
personal property.
March William II. Lake, II
miles northwest of Needmore, about to
duit farming and move to Clear
field, will sell his horses, cattle, hogs,
farming implements and household
furniture. Sale begins at 10 o'clock.
Terms s months.
March 27.-About to remove from
the county, Mrs. A. l.. Erb will sell at
her residence near the Lutheran
church in McConnellsburg, her house
hold and kitchen furniture all in good
condition. Sale begins at one o'clock.
March 31.-S. X. Pittman, admins
traitor, will sell at the late residence
of his father George H. Pittman, de-
ceased, in McConnellsburg, lot of
valuable household goods. Sale at
one o'clock.
March 30.-Mrs. NJ. IS. Mills will
sell at the residence of her son George
Garner on the j. G. Brewer farm,
three miles west of McConnellsburg,
cattle, hogs and household furniture.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-15
DUBLIN MILLS.

Miss Fraker was sewing for
James Doran S part of last week.
Lemuel Stevens, of Cassville,
who is an agent for "Hhe War in
South Africa" and "lhe Life of
D. l.. Moody" was the guest of
j. ID. Stevens last Friday night.
Horse trading seems to be the
chief business of the day. James
McIlheny and Harry While trad
ed horses on Thursday and B. ID.
Shaw and Edward Stevens, on
Saturday.
Rev. G. p. Sarvis preached his
farewell sermon at Center ON
Sunday. He was greeted by a
large congregation.
Mrs. Riley Berkstresser and
Howard Barnet, who have been
on the sick list for some time are
improving.
Rev. Roberts is holding pro
tracted meeting at Speck's
church.
James Gosnel is cutting fish
ing poles on G. b. Browns place.
Jacob Winegardner is buying
sheep. Jacob is going to burn a
large lime kiln this spring.
Gilbert Cook and Tressa Frak-
er were the guests of Jacob Wine
gardner's on Sunday evening.
Jerry Heefner bought new
horse Thursday. He is going to
farming in the spring.
Nathan Stevens and wife were
the guests of j. ID. Stevens on
Sunday.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-15
KNOBSVILLE.

Our town is surely full Of sick
ness. Mrs. Edward Fore has
been very low and Mrs. Lincoln
While had a bad spell of pneu-
monia. Mrs. David While is
very sick. Charlie Fore's little
ones had the pink-eye and Mer-
ril and Hamil were sick, Peter
Scheidleman's baby, and Mrs
Samuel Cromer sick. DR.. Dalbey
badly missed.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Covalt stop
ped in our town while visiting IN
this community.
: Mr.. and Mrs. George Bivens
and Mrs. Jake Mellott spent Sun
day with Charles Fore's fsmily.
Mary Hamil spent Wednesday
with Katie Fore.
Maria Long and Daisy Polk
spent Friday with Abram Wag-
ner's family.
Elsie and Ettie Wagner spent
Saturday afternoon with Daniel
e. Fore's family.
Frank Fore spent Friday with
his sister, Mrs. John Lancaster,
Of Marks, Franklin county.
Vanvert Owens has bought the
John Myers property of the
Trouts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Croft
spent Sunday with Mrs. Croft's $
father, Abram Wagner.
Daddy Greer moves today to
his farm in Dublin township
Success go with him.
Your Knobsville writer thinks
there has been a new word coin
ed. We think he swallowed a
whole dictionary definitions and
also, if any of the family hears
him cough or sneeze, they need
not be frightened, thinking it's a
cold, for it will only be the tail
end of one Of those big words
tickling his epigl0ttiS.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-15
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD Personal
LY CONDUCTED TOUR TO
WASHINGTON, ID. G.

The Cumberland Valley Railroad
has arranged to sell excursion tickets
to Washington, d. c., from all sta
tions east of and including Chambers
burg in connection with the p. r. II.
personally conducted tour advertised
for April I'd. Rate 5000 for the round
trip including three days board at the
National, Metropolitan, Wizards.
Regent, Elsmere or oxford Hotels.
Tickets to be sold for train No. on
April I'd and good to return on regu-
lar trains until April 7th inclusive.
For further information apply to
Ticket Agents or address H. A. Rid
die, General Passenger Agent, Cham
bersburg.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-15
$500 IN CASH PRIZES.
Liberal Rewards For the Exercise
OF Little Mental Ingenuity.

Anna Catherine Green is one of the
most famous of American writer's. 1t
would seem, therefore, the announce
ment of "The Philapelphia Sunday
Press that it proposes to give free in
illustrated book form, beginning with
next Sundays "Press" philadelphia,
March lS), her greatest novel, would
create sufficient furor. 1t is the rule
of "The Philadelphia Press, however,
not to do things by halves; conse-
quently, in addition to giving free this
great novel, announcement Is made
that $500 in cash prizes will be dis
tributed among readers on very sim
pie plan. There will be one prize of
300, five of $50, each, ten of $40 each,
twenty Of five each and one hundred
of 81 each, so that no person need to
be entirely disappointed. Read Anna
Catharine GREEN'S story in the illus
trated booklet which will be given free
with next Sundays "Press," and you
will letrn how to secure one Of the
cash prizes. The demand is certain
to be great; therefore, you had better
order next Sundays "Press" in ad-
vance.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-15
BETHLEHEM.

Clarence College is spending a
month with his sisters, Mrs. Geo.
Brant and Mrs. Howard Fix.
Mr.. Landis, of Juniata Valley,
our genial fruit agent, spent Fri
day night with Fl. w. Scott.
Bertha Connolly spent Sunday
with Mary Ewing.
Mrs. Annie Croft is spending q
few days with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Wagner of the Cove.
Mrs. Lottie Scott and sister
spent Monday with their aunt,
Mrs. Beckie Wolf.
Beamer Gress now sings, GA
charge to keep | have"-it's a
girl. George Brant also wears u
large another girl.
John, the next time you go to
haul fodder be sure the checks
are secure and keep your seat on
top the load, and your bruises
will be fewer.
d. G. Elvey and wife spent last
Thursday at the home of Thomas
Mcclure.
Owing to the bad weather on
Saturday evening, there was not
large turnout at the church.
Preaching, next, on the 25th, at
1000 a. m.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-15

a DMINISTRATOR' NOTICE Notice Is
IA hereby given that letters OF administration
have been granted to the undersigned upon the
estate OF George H. pittman late OF The bor-
ough of McConnellsburg, buton county, Pa.
decd.
ANY person having claims against said estate
VIA present them properly authenticated for
settlement, and those owing the same Will
please call and settle.
$. X. PITTMAN,
$. W. Kirk. Administrator.
Attorney. g. 10, co..
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-15

The howl the small boy sets up
when his mother proceeds to
give his face a good washing can
hardly be called a rag time melo-
dy. N
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
PRESIDENT YORK'S ADMISSION.

In refusing to the Seaside Athletic Club, at
COney Island, a renewal of its license to conduct
sparring contests, which expires on May /, the
Police Board has given the respectable part OF
the public agreeable surprise and the pugil-
istic fraternity painful shock. President York
said yesterday that all similar licenses within
the city limits out on the same date, and
that none of them would be renewed, which ap-
parently means that the Horton Law Repeal bill
will go into practical effect May instead Of
September l wherever the New-York Police
Commissioners have jurisdiction, and that the
spring and summer harvest on which the prize
fighters have been relying Will not be reaped
after ALL Mr.. York says, furthermore not,
we believe, for the first time-that he thoroughly
disapproves of these so-called pugilistic exhi-
bitions, implying, Of course that he always has
disapproved of them, and to this he adds the
interesting assurance that the Board cannot be
compelled by mandamus proceedings to renew
the licenses of the clubs for four months, the
Appellate Division having already decided shat
point in an action brought against Mayor
Wurster
The position now taken by President York is
entirely commendabe, but 1t must occur to
everybody that his announcement is a decisive
condemnation of the course of the Police Board
In the past. He declares in effect that 1t has
always been within the discretion Of the Board
to refuse the licenses under which priZefghts
have been conducted for years TO the shame of
the city and State and the enrichment of their
promoters. Nor can he plead that the repeal OF
a law which has been construed, not by the
courts, but by the police authorities, permit
ting these combats has thus far imposed new
obligation on the Board. He knows, every
body else knows, that the Horton law was IN
tended TO forbid prizefights and that to what
ever possibility of Interpretation 1t subject,
its spirit has been continually and impudentlv
violated. He acknowledges that the Police
Board has always possessed full authority to
put end TO the abominable business by with
holding the licenses essential TO the transaction
Of it, and yet for the first time steps into
the ring with an effective prohibition.
Immediately after the passage of the repeal
! bill The Tribune urged that sparring licenses
expiring on May ought not TO be renewed, and
we rejoice In the unexpected adoption of that
policy; but ii is fair say that President YOrk's
statement firmly fixes upon the Police Board the
responsibility for the revival and protection of
The prizerng in this city.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
Nem9)ork Dailp Gribn1re
WEDNESDAY, APRIL is. 1900.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-Lord Roberts reported that the
Boer attack Wepener was siackenng, the
Dutch troops being apparently undecided
whether TO remain to retreat before the col
umns advancing to the towns relief == Ihe
British commander in chief severely censurec
officers whom he considers responsible for the
disaster at Spion Kop. --T The Ameer of At
ghanistan has written a letter complaining OF
British inaction regarding Russian aggression
- Reports from Mafeking say that the garrl-
son can hold out two months longer =
Montenegro. insurgent general in Luzon, sur
rendered with his forces; an attack on United
States barracks in Mindanao was repulsed
CONGRESS. Mr.. Hoar made an
elaborate speech on the Philippine question
criticising the policy Of the Administration. but
declaring that nothing was TO be hoped for from
the Democrats under Bryan's leadership; con-
sderation of the Alaskan Civil Code bill was con-
tinued. - House: General debate on the
Naval Appropriation bin closed
DOMESTIC-Diplomatic relations between
the United States and Turkey have reached a
critical stage account of the Porte's nom
fUlflment Of its promise TO pay indemnity for
outrages American missionaries, and 1t Is
said that this Government may decide to seize
the port of Smyrna. == The Cabinet Consd-
cred plans for the inauguration of the civil gov
ernment of Porto Rico. and the composition OF
the islands Executive Council. - The Presi-
dent is said TO have selected F. W. Hackett. of
Portsmouth. n. H. for Assistant Secretary of
the Navy, TO succeed Charles II. Allen -
The State Tax Commissioners gave a hearing
on the valuation of the New-York Centrals
franchises IN New-hork. - Much damage
done by floods in the South, which seriously
.nterfered with railroad traffic. == A state
ment OF the completion of the new Seaboard Air
Line system made public by the president
John Shelton Williams.
CITY-StOcks were weak and unsettled
- The Republican State Convention elected
delegates at large and alternates to the Ma
tional Convention. chose Presidential Electors
and confirmed the choice of a new State Com
mittee. - MajOr-Cieneral Roe took persona
command Of the militia detailed at the Crotor
Dam. and announced that work would he re-
sumed under guard of the troops at Z O'Clock
this morning; the remaining seven companies
OF the Ith Regiment started, but were stalled
by freight wreck the Putnam road, neal
Ardsley, and delayed several hours.
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day
Showers followed by fair The temperature
yesterday: Highest. 80 degrees; lowest, 10
average. :l331
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
RECEPTION FOR BISHOP POTTER.
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION WELCOMES HIM
AND ITS RECTOR

AND ITS RECTOR.
A reception TO Bishop Potter and the Rev. Percy
S. Grant rector Of the Church Of the Ascension.
provided opportunity the parish house yes
terday afternoon for the members of the vestry
and the congregation of that church to welcome
them home after their five months voyage around
the world The affair entirely informal. but 1t
proved occasion Of considerable enjoyment 10
the many persons who attended. The vestry
presented an exceedingly attractive picture IN the
half gloom of the late afternoon. The chancel
hidden in palms and American Beauty roses. and
side walls gracefully garnished with lilies
and carnations. providing a pretty and attractive
scheme Of color. Through the screen Of flowers
the little lights OF candles glinted.
When Bishop Potter arose speak he looked
down upon small OF artificial flowers also,
which probably prompted his remark that Mr.
Grant would undoubtedly become in time expert
the subject of bonnets. The Bishop said that
he deeply appreciative of the greetings
tended to him and Mr.. Grant and added that II
pleasant TO be again with those whom he
loved and who esteemed him. He thanked the
gregation for the warm welcome. and said that the
presence of its rector had been incalculable aid
and pleasure in the long absence from home. Bish-
op Potter said that his own temper was not always
absolutely unrufled but In that respect Mr.. Grant
was paragon Contrasting affection that comes
from long association with that which is quickly
born Bishop Potter said. amid considerable laugh
ter:
awakened by a footstep in my room who Is
there?" | asked. Your boy" the answer from
the native servant. And how do you happen to he
me to pass you the soup last night It's really
distressing how quickly those people attach them
selves TO you
Bishop Potter then spoke with much warmth OF
the Rev. Mr.. Grants services to the church. Music
and refreshments followed.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. D. F.
Appleton, J. 5. Auerbach August Belmont. Mr..
and Mrs. Perry Belmont. J. r. Ireland. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Blagden Mr. and Mrs. f NJ Taller.
Mr.; and Mrs e. 8 Godfrey, Sydney H. Smith, Mr..
and Mrs. William K. Lothrop. Mr.. and Mrs. John
i p Haines Mr. and Mrs. E, H. SchelI. Campbell
Steward, Nicholson Kane Lawrence Wells j. \.
Weir and Mrs J. +. Pauding.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
TIE STATE CONTENTION

Mr.. Platt properly made the hero of
yesterdays State Convention. His delegates
delighted to do him honor not merely by carry
ing out his will but by a show of personal de-
votiOn. The enthusiasm shown for Mr.. Platt
was an interesting feature of the days spec
tacle. Subsequently ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Wood
ruff, having Loyalty timed his arrival so
that his personality might not overshadow his
leader, and having for the moment the centre
of the stage all 10 himself received comfort
ing measure of applause from a convention
which gave him nothing more substantial Mr.
Lemucl E. QuigG was not content, like other
proposprs of resolutions. TO send them unob-
trusively TO the desk, but sought TO put his
popularity 10 the test with somewhat unsatis-
factory. not to say painful, results. Otherwise
the convention was a study Of harmony and
smooth working 1t did what it was expected
TO do. 1t gave credentials 10 the delegates So
lected 10 receive them. II adopted the platform
thoughtfully prepared and published before
hand. And having admirably fulfilled its en-
tirely formal functions it adjourned.
The political situation, so far as New-York
is concerned. has not been cleared by the con-
vention. The demand for President McKinley's
denomination a matter Of course. That is
the demand Of Republican conventions in all
parts of the country. The chief interest in Mr.
that Of 1896, when a large proportion Of the
Republican voters of the State favored Mr.
Mckinley and expected his nomination. but
Were misreprcsented at ST. Louis by the cruel
mocllery of Mr.. Platt's pretended support of
Governor Morton. Mr.. Platt's present scruples
about giving the fervently prayed for indorse-
ment TO Mr.. Woodruf's Vice Presidential boom
ere hardly 10 be accounted for by the excuse
given out that the State Convention has no
power 10 commit more than the four delegates
at-large 10 any candidacy. He did not hesitate
about that four years ago but instructed his
delegates in the name of 1.-The Republicans Of
New-York" There were evidently other reasons
FOR giving Mr. Woodruff nothing but a cheer
and the privilege Of standing at the convention
door and shaking hands with the delegates as
they filed out for luncheon Whether Senator
Platt cannot, even to please his son, Mr.. Fra nix
Platt, bring himself TO take Mr.. Woodruff ser-
ously, does not yet appear.
While il is true that Mr.. Platt has absolutely
dominated this convention 1t is also true that
his platform could not have commanded unan-
nous acceptance did il not accord with Repub-
ican sentiment In this State. -Four years ago
he carried his point. but only at the cost Of
showing the strong popular disapproval OF his
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

monious quibbling at Washington over ques-
ton Of dollars and cents. The United States
cannot afford to have anything less excellent
than the very best that brains and money can
build to represent 1t af1oat. Unless the National
growth Is to be stunted there must be enough
ships to guard that growth. We know what the
man behind the gun do, and he should
have the material and tools TO do it with.
Three battleshps with cruiser speed and
three cruisers with almost battleship strength,
are an earnest of what the Navy Department is
doing to meet its responsibilities; and while the
new vessels are not likely to revolutionize naval
warfare, as did Ercsson's little "cheese box on
a raft" they serve notice to the world that
while the crops of corn, wheat and cotton are
occupying large share of his attention, Uncle
Samuel has his eye out for possible poachers.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
ONE OF THE INDUSTRI1LS.

The stoppage of many of the mills controlled
hy the American Steel and Wire Company has
not been wholly unexpected Those who have
observed the relations between cost of material
and prices charged by this company for its
products since January have frequently been
led to the conclusion that, unless II was intended
to RELY for earnings and dividends upon scoop
ing" the Street and the investing public, the
policy of the company might be found mistaken.
The highest price last year or this for steel bill
lets was reached on November l. when $50 30
was quoted at Pittsburg, but only $50 has re
Gently been paid there. Bessemer pig reached
SD on November % and though the association
has been holding the Pttsburg quotation at
So4 90 Eastern Bessemer has been sold there
considerably lower. Anthracite has declined
from S25 to S23 here, and Southern pig Is also
lower In spite of this tendency of material
the Steel and Wire company raised It's price %
cents for wire and nails at the beginning of the
wear nearly 9 per cent for smooth wire and
nearly S1a per cent for wire nails, and has held
the advance ever since, processing to have an
enormous business which made all thought of
yielding quite absurd. Yet many of the mills
are now stopped, and the president states that
the cause is Overproduction.
The excuse has been that lower prices were
rendered Improbable by the cost of material.
But with BesSemer pig AT ~ ~ last peceihDer
and no higher price paid now anywhere, and
with 20 per cent added for waste of the material
In manufacture, the cost per pound OF finished
product would be 1894 cents while the charge
has been 3.05 cents for smooth wire and 320
cents for wire nails by the carload at Pittsburg.
The margin for manufacture and profit has been
1.716 cents pound on smooth wire and 1866
cents on wire nails, but II year ago the same
margin was 574 Of cent on smooth wire and
ia OF a cent on nails. The makers were not
throwing away money then, but have much
more than doubled their margin. They are pay
ing more for labor 1T is true, but the labor does
not cost more than half as much as the material.