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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
Husband and Wife Shot.

Chicago (SpeciaD. Snyder
and his wife were found fatally
wounded at their home here. The
man, with two bullet wounds in his
head, was in his bedroom, and the wo.
man, similarly wounded, was in the
dining-room. Husband and wife are
unconscious, and no one has been
found who knows who fired the shots
Mrs. Snyder has been living here some
time. Mr.. Snyder had just came from
Lasalle, ILL.,, where he is employed, tc
visit her They are not known tc
have uuarTeled.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
Burglars Torture a Woman.

Sharon, Pa. Especially Three mask.
ed burglars visited the home of Mrs.
John Bell, a widow living near Coal
town, and attempted to force her to
open a safe in the house. Mrs. Bell
told the men that she could not open
the safe, as she did not know the com.
bination. The robbers then twisted her
arms, threatened to burn her feet and
otherwise torture her. They carried
her TO the safe, got can of oil and
threatened TO pour II over her and
touch match. Then they became con-
yinced that the woman did not know
the combination and left after taking
s8 and all the jewelry they could find.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
Gen. Davis Going to Manila.

Washington (SpeciaD. - Brigadiei
General George w. Davis, U. S. ".
who commanded the Department OF
Porto Rico up to the time Of its dis,
continuance, few weeks ago, has ar
rived in this city preparatory to his de.
parture for Manila by way of San
Francisco. He has been assigned 10
duty as inspector general of the divi-
sion of the Philippines, and will serve
on the staff of General Macarthur.
General Davis spent most of the day at
the War Department, in consultatiop
with the officials in regard to the con.
dltion and needs of the military service
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
Selected His Coffin.

Chicago (SpeciaD. II. Derr was
so sensitive that he did not care to
cause anyone trouble-not even over
his own obsequies. He strolled into
the undertaking establishment of Buf-
FUN & Perigo in Wabash avenue, and
asked to look at the caskets, casually
Inspected several and then picked out
one which he said would do and paid
for it. Then he took out a pistol and
shot himself dead. The body was
placed by the undertaken in the casket
Derr had selected.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
Death of Congressman Wise.

Newport News, Va. (SpeciaD Hon.
Richard A. Wise, Republican con-
gressman from the Second District of
Virginia, died at his home at Williams
burg of Bright's disease. His demise
was unexpected, though he had been
i'll for the past six months, and he him
self believed that the end was not dis
tant. Dr. Wise came home from Wash
ington several days ago to spend the
HOLIDAYS
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
Cracksmen Make Rich Haul.

Columbia, S. C. Especially The store
of Dick & Salley, merchants and cotton
buyers, at Sallys, was entered by
cracksmen, the safe blown open, and
between $1,000 and $4,000 taken. No
trace was left by the robbers. A gang
has been Systematically working small
stores and post-ofIices in this State for
months, but this is the largest haul
made by them in South Carolina in
MANY wears
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
Ex.Congressma Brewer Dead.

Trenton, N. ]. (SpeciaD .-Ex- Con.
gressman John Hare Brewer. deputy
appraiser of the port of New York, died
at his home, in this city. He had been
i'll for about month. Mr.. Brewer was
a member of Congress from 1881 to
1885, and he and President Mckinley,
on tariff matters, and became fast per.
sonal friends.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
Threw Herself Into the River.

Philadelphia (SpeciaD. Lydia w
Decou, aged twenty-five years, of Had.
donfield, N. j., member of one of
New jerseys most prominent Quaker
families, committed suicide by jump.
ing into the Delaware River from the
deck of ferryboat. The young woman
lived with her widowed mother, and
about year ago was seriously i'll with
typhoid fever, which left her mind at
times unbalanced.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
The Death Sentence.

MorGautown, w. Va. (SpeciaD
Judge Holt passed the death sentence
upon J. w. Beatty at Kingwood. He
win be hanged at Moundsville on Feb.
ruary l5 for the murder of David Nine
of which he was convicted in the Pres.
ton County Circuit Court
both representing pottery districts
were much associated with each other
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27

John w. Yerlfcs' oonSr O ,n d
the oath as comm'SS'O
revenue.
Evening star., 1900-10-13

Washington. d. C.. auxiliary to the Ameri-
can National Red Cross, and will be ad-
dressed by well-known speakers. Music
will be provided by the Marine Band.
Among the speakers will be Mr.. B. H.
Warner Mr.. Simon Wolf and Mr.. E. B.
Hay. The latter gentleman, who has just
returned from trip abroad will tell about
the work that has been done in Paris for
the Galveston sufferers. Representatives
Of a number of the legations in this city
have accepted invitations to be present at
the meeting.
dering the following music, in the order
named. during the afternoon Prelude;
Lead, Kindly Light" "Old Hundred" :"
Nearer My God to Thee; There is a
Green Hill Far Away" Home. Sweet
Home THE Voice of Our Nation" Ad-
mission to the mass meeting will be free.
Representative r. B. Hawley has received
a letter from Mr. c. Fl. Jones of Galveston,
making an earnest appeal for prompt aid
for the homeless people of the city recently
flooded. Mr.. Jones pointed out the immi-
nent danger of ''norther'' striking GAL
weston. which, in the present condition of
the people, would do great harm. He also
suggests the formation of a building and
| loan association which could lend money
| at per cent interest to the people of CAL
weston. In order that they might at once
| rebuild their homes. the interest and prin-
| cipal to be paid in installments covering
period Of ten, fifteen or twenty years
One of the many instances of heroism
| and devotion shown in the trying hours OF
| the Galveston flood is told in the Galveston
| News. Prof. McCauley and wife occupied
| quarters In Lucas Terrace. The husband
had long been helpless from stroke Of
Evening star., 1900-10-13
Automobile Show.

Preparations for the automobile show to
be held at Convention Hall during the
week Of December 10, under the style of
the national automobile and sportsman's ex-
hibItion, are going on apace. The lively
interest that is being evinced in the show
by the leading manufacturers of the coun-
try and by the public Of Washington JUS
titles the belief that 1t will be very sue
cessful as a trade exhibition. Manager
REYNOLDS and his associates in this enter
prise will be in attendance at the automo-
bile show to be held in New York next
month, and will point out to the various
exhibitors there the exceptional facilities
the forthcoming exhibition offers to them to
Evening star., 1900-10-13
Situation Not Changed.

The attorney for the District Mr.. A. r..
Duvall, last May advised the Commission
ers to deny the application of Mr.. &. r.
benjamin. attorney for the Perpetual Build
Ing Association for the cancellation of GER
tain general taxes against the east half OF
lot 4s, Wright and Cox's subdivision OF
Mount Pleasant. Recently Mr.. Benjamin
renewed his application, presenting certain
additional facts. These facts, says Mr. Du-
VAIL are that Frank r. and Silas Harris
have conveyed the property to James H.
Winslow, who the 11th of last month con-
veyed 1T to John Cook, as trustee OF the
Perpetual Building Association, subject to
deed OF trust made by Frank r. and SiIas
harris IN favor of the association, with
power to sell and convey the same in fee
simple etc.
i am unable says Mr.. Duvall, ito see
that the conveyance to Winslow and his
deed OF trust for the benefit Of the assocIa-
tlon changes the situation, and / am of
opinion that the present application should
be denied"
Evening star., 1900-10-13
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
CONTINUED from Seventh Page.)

Burns, Monday afternoon. October %, at
$50 o'clock, at ST. Patricks Church.
Miss Fannie Williams, daughter Of Col.
and Mrs. E. ]. Gresham and Mr.. Henry
Augustus Lyman of New York were mar
ried last Wednesday at Herndon, Va The
Congregational Church was tastily deco
rated with a series of arches and frames.
covered with cedar, asparagus vines and
golden-rod; from the center of the arch
hung marriage bell of orchids and white
roses. Vocal selections were rendered by
Miss Houchen, Miss Dorothy Houchen pre-
siding at the organ, while the ushers were
seating the guests. The family. composed
of Mrs. E. ]. Gresham, Mrs. A. NJ. Ivey.
Mrs. Robt. Tyler Jones, Mrs. Jos. A. Set
tie, Williams Settle and Miss Maria and
Crook Gresham, arrived shortly before
noon.
At noon the bridal party arrived. To the
strains Of the wedding march the bridal
party entered the church in the following
order: Mr.. Lston G. 6chooley and Mr..
Frederick Campbell, and the groom with
his best man, Mr.. John A. Robertson. com
same time up the right aisle were Miss
Margaret Campbell and Miss Grace Helen
Stephenson. Preceding the bride and walk
ing alone was the maid OF honor, Miss
Elizabeth G. Gresham. The bride was es-
corted by her brother Mr.. Curtis u.
Gresham, by whom she was given In mar
riage Rev. Mr.. Popkins of Mt: Hope
Leudoun county i va. peTiopfa seruice 'e
Owing to q recent bereavement IN the
family, only a few intimate family friends
were entertained at a bountiful breakfast
at the residence of Col. and Mrs. Gresham,
among them being Mrs. Ivey, Mrs. X. T.
Jones. Mrs J. A. Settle, Williams Settle,
Misses Campbell. Miss Nolan, Miss Payne,
Miss Sitz, Mr. Liston Schooley, Mr.. Jno.
Robertson and Mr.. Fred Campbell.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyman left for Philadel-
phia and will visit Newport and Boston be-
fore going to housekeeping in Brooklyn, n.
Y.
The brides dress was Of French organdie
and Valenciennes lace over taffeta SILK en-
train: the tulle veil completely covering
the charming little bride, being caught to
the hair by q sunburSt of diamonds. The
going-away gown was q rich costume OF
brown silk and velvet cloth, with nat and
gloves to match.
Mrs. Lucy Page Stelle and her daughter
Miss Grace Stelle have returned to Wash
ington Mrs. Stelle went to New York 10
meet Miss Stelle upon the arrival OF the lat
fer from a three months stay in Europe.
Miss Stelle's travels Included month In
Paris, a tour through Belgium, Holland and
Switzerland, visit to many interesting
points in Germany, including trip up the
Rhine and the Passion play at Oberammer-
Rau. A fortnight in London. and a coaching
trip through the picturesque English lake
district, and through the Trossachs,' in
Scotland, completed the interesting visit in
foreign lands.
Mrs Stelle spent the greater part of the
summer as the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ran
dolph keim, at their summer nome, tdge-
mount, Reading, Pa.
Mrs Greenwood-Stanley,a after an absence
of several months, has returned to the city,
and with her daughter, Mrs. Grace Green
wood Andrews, has an apartment for the
winter at The Victoria. 18th street.
Evening star., 1900-10-13
Hotel Arrivals.

Shoreham-W. B. Whitney, New YORK
Mr and Mrs. E Ward, New York; DR.. w.
HowIand. Boston: NJ. ]. Moses and wl1e'
C1nder, Col; ]. Stein and family San FRAN
cizco. Cal; Geo. N. Nash and wife, Boston;
r. c. Cluett and George Simpson Toronto
Canada; Root. F. Gibson and wife, YORK.
Pa; Chas. W. Davidson and wife, Boston;
B. Graves and wife, Montgomery, Ala; !;
Geo. w. Floyd, New York; Joseph Eagan
and wife. New York; Mrs. S. NJ Nave and
Miss Nave, ST. Joseph, Mo-; c. R. Mutt and
family. Maryland.
Ebbitt-J. B. Nichols, Danville, KY; r.
]. Richardson, Rochester, n. !; T. "A
Wright. Philadelphia Pa: Geo n. Birdsall
Brooklyn; A. J. Smith. Louisville.
Cochran-Mrs. II. D. Welsh, Miss p: ..
Welsh and Mrs. A. G. Moore. Philadelphia; !;
Mr. F. o. Davis, New YORK; John Rltchle
And wife and Miss Ritchie. Quebec, Canada.
Evening star., 1900-10-13
Court VIII Decide Later.

Mr.. Campbell Darlington, of counsel for
Defense in the case of Joseph o. Manson,
3r.. who, as heretofore stated in The Star,
several days ago had a hearing In the Po-
lice Court on the charge of embezzlement,
.odav filed a brief with Judge Klmball stat
ing the reasons why. IN his Judgment the
charge against his client should be dismiss
ed Prosecutor Mullowny, for the govern
ment also fled a similar paper in which
ne made an adverse contention. Judge
XimbaIl took the papers and stated that
Ae would announce his decision later.
It will be recalled that Manson ls alleged
20 have retained a sum of money from the
Chicago Portrait Company, by which he was
employed as a state agent. The defense
claims hat the action was brought In an
ettempt TO collect civil debt by criminal
procedure.
Evening star., 1900-10-13
For Protection of Trees.

Mr. T. Lanham. District superintendent
of parking, has recommended to the Com
rnissioners that heavy wooden boxes be
placed around the trees in the parking on
Pennsylvania avenue southeast between Sth
street and the Pennsylvania avenue bridge
over the Eastern branch to protect them
from injury by horses. teams, ETC., before
the Capital Traction Company begins its
work of extending its tracks along said
thoroughfare. Mr.. Lanham has also rec
commended that the boxes be put up by the
parking commission, at the expense OF the
railroad company for labor and material
The trees in question, says Mr.. Lanham.
are very fine pin oaks. and should, he be-
: neves, be protected by all means.
The Engineer Commissioner, who has I'M
mediate supervision Of the matter. has ap-
proved the recommendations. and 1t IL ex-
pected that his associates will follow his
course.
Evening star., 1900-10-13
Committed to reform School.

William Merryman, boy sixteen years
old, was today convicted in the Police Court
before Judge Kimball OF stealing a lot OF
furniture and bedding from the smallpox
hospital, and was sent to the Reform
School.
The testimony developed that about a
week ago a report reached Health Officer
Woodward that the hospital referred to was
being robbed. DR.. woodward caused an
examination Of the premises to be made,
and 1t was discovered that several cots.
some bed clothing and a number of dishes
were missing Officer Iatchford OF the
ffth precinct, who was assigned to the case,
traced the crime to Merryman and arrested
him.
Evening star., 1900-10-13
Year Lacking One Day.

While in an intoxicated condition last
evening Lewis Jackson of Bassett's alley,
1t was alleged went into the house Of Mary
Young, near by, and chased the latter and
three other women out Of doors with
razor. He was today charged in the Police
Court with assault and with having con-
cealed weapon. Judge Kimball gave him
eleven months and twenty-nine days in
iail for the assault and six months addi-
tional for having the razor.
Evening star., 1900-10-13
Church Society IncOrporated.

The Board OF Education, Church Exten-
sion, Worn-out Preachers, and Widows and
Orphans and Correctional Trustees of the
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church"
has filed certificate Of incorporation with
the recorder of deeds for the District of
Columbia. The objects Of the organiza ton
are benevolent. educational and Charitable
The incorporators are Jas. w Hood, Fay
etteville. NJ c.; Charles c. Petty, Newbern,
N. C.; Cicero r. Harris, Salisbury, N. c..
and Alexander Walton, jersey City.
Evening star., 1900-10-13

paralysis, which brought to a close his
active career college or university pro-
fessor. His wife had devoted the last years
of her life to his care. and to the develop
ment of her skill artist. She was an
expert swimmer, and might readily have
saved herself the night of the flood, but
after fruitless attempts to extricate her
husband from the falling walls of the build
Evening star., 1900-10-13
Released on 81, 900 Bonds.

Joseph D. Jones, who late yesterday after
noon was convicted In the Police Court be-
fore Judge Scott and jury Of keeping an
unlicensed bar, was today released on $lOOU
bonds to await the disposition of motion
for new trial which his counsel gave no.
ttce they intended to ask for.
Evening star., 1900-10-13
Resipnatiop Accented,

The District Commissioners today accept
ed the resignation of Private e. 8. Allen
Of No engine company Of the fire de-
partment, to allow him to accept appoint
ment as a member of the police force AS
his successor they appointed r. e. Hunt.
Evening star., 1900-10-13

bring their machines before the Washing
ton public under highly advantageous con-
ditions.
No city in the country, it is believed ia
better adapted to automobile locomotion
than is the national capital, and with the
exception of two other cities there are
more self-propelled vehicles in actual oper-
alton here than in any other city in the
United States.
Evening star., 1900-10-13
FOR GALVESTON RELIEF.
Indications That Mass Meeting To.
morrOM VIII Re Success.

There is every indication that the mass
meeting to be held at the National Theater
for the benefit of the Galveston sufferers
tomorrow afternoon will be great success
1t will be held uu4cr the auspices of the
Evening star., 1900-10-13
COL. PEARRE AT BETHESDA.
Special Cars VIII Garry Warrington
fans to Hear Him.

Col. George A. Pearre will speak at Be-
thesda Park tonight at o'clock. A large
number of Washingtonians will attend the
meeting, and two special electric cars.
which will run direct to the meeting place.
will leave 9th and F streets at o'clock.
Evening star., 1900-10-13

Columbus Simmons, arraigned before
Judge Kimball on the charge of cutting
John Bernard in the side with a knife the
night of September II, was held in 500
bonds for the action of the grand jury
Bernard claimed that Simmons was inno-
cent, and that the wound received by him
was inflicted by himself.
Evening star., 1900-10-13
Lucas Terrace.

ing, and after he had become unconscious
she remained by his side to the last, and
together they were buried amid the ruins
of their home.
The following additional subscriptions for
the sufferers by storm in Texas have been
received at The Star Office:
Heretofore acknowledged. ........ .S4 27S Oti
r. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 200
Employees of the Washington navy
yard Observation-Disclosures. 1915
Total. 3l9 81
The 800 10 acknowledged above is in addi-
tion to S130 that will be sent direct to Gal
weston to be distributed by the Grand
Lodge officers of the International Associa-
tion Of Machinists to the machinists Of that
city.
Evening star., 1900-10-13
g Z Z .
How 1t Breaks Up Colds.

pr. Humphreys famous Specific Seventy
seJen'' breLks up Cold by restoring the checked
Circulation known by chill chilly feeling, the
FIRST sign Of Cold. 1t starts the blood coursing
through the veins and breaks up the
Gold.
Exciting disease disorder in any other part of
the system.
''7T'' cures thoroughly: no bad after effects; no
stuny head; Catarrh; sensitive throat; no
prostration; vigor and strength being sustained
during the attack.
Seventy seven consists of q small vial Of
pleasant pellets: FITS the vest pocket.
At druggists. 25c.
Doctor book mailed free.
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co., Cor.
William & John Sts., New York.
Evening star., 1900-10-13

Lot 3 takes in higher
grade suits that are
worth SIS. in fine wOr-
sfeds. cheviots, fancies
and blacks. Some cloth
iers would claim them
worth SIS. Consider your
gain 'at.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-14
TraveIerr at Henrne.

Hearne, Texas, January t2.--Faust & Co.
OF New Braunfels had their representative
mere IN he early part Of he week talk
ing -four to the grocery mcrensnts.
Mr. j. r. Englerder of Palestine was
here Thursday locking after grocery trcdc
Tor the Davidson Pearlrtore Grocery com
pGuy.
Eugene {. Blake OF Houston visilei
Healne Tuesday and showed bis line Of
samples to the dry goods trade. Mr.. Blake
is now with Ferguson, Mckinney d Co OF
St. Louis
Messrs ieldenht imer, strasshurger &
Co. Of Austin were soliciting business here
This week through their salesman, Nose
hcidcnheimer.
MIR. w u. Evans of the mercantile firm
OF Anderson Evans q Ward NJ Jewett
was in Hearne yesterday attending to
business.
Prof r, II, Hin of Hnl's business col
lege at Waco stored over in uearne on
Thursday,
The McLaneTriggs Grocery company at
Cameron secured some nice orders from
Hearne merchants this week through their
Mr.. w, A, Cofheld
Judge w. &. raliaterro passed through
Ilearne yesterday en- ronte home from
Franklin, where he attended court this
week
Charley Chcoseboroueh of Galveston
stopped over here Friday and represent ii
the interests OF Messrs Ullman, Lewis &
Co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-14
sold Goods ut victoria.

Victoria Texas. January 12.--Mr ]. NJ.
Kearby who has hecn resident OF Vic
toria for several years in charge Of the
shoe department OF the Hub also FOR
their predecessor. j. A. Scarborough left
yesterday for Atlanta, Ca, where he sx~
poets to locate.
Fat Tiurat the we'll known representa-
tive OF Bonnie Bros, wholesale liquor
dealers Louisville. Ky. Visited his GUS
toners in this section during the past
week
NJ Ramsay. representative Of J. Y.
FarNell & Co.. dry goods, Chicago. was
in Vetoris Friday ~ this week
I Ialonick OF naljas, prominent fe
ure in insuranee circles Was registered
at the ST. James this week
W VI, 0sman who travels out OF san
Antonio for the 6 A puerler Msnufactur-
ing company Of that City. was a visitor
in Victoria Saturday and spent SUNDAY
At Port Lavacs
NJ S. Michael of Smith Bros New Or
leans, interviewed the grocery merchants
very successfully in their interest Mon
day.
All Dieckman OF Louisville sold whiskies
in Goliad, Victoria and other towns in
this section during the past week.
+, ". Burses OF the Houston nrug COM
pany and his eor. who also travels for a
Houston Arm worked this section together
this week
j. W. Beatty OF May Bros. & Co, whole
sale dry goods, New Orleans. was In the
city this week.
Mr.. Dolsheimer. representing ST. Louis
paper house, visited Victoria recently.
T. II. Legge,t, merchant OF Port La
vaca, was up Friday.
w, A. Bailie OF I. l.. Lyons drugs New
Orleans. was IN Victoria last week.
NJ d. Arnold. J. II, C. White Phlir
Tyrasch. s. C. Brasher. c. G. Perry. A.
G, Turner were in this section this week
in the interest OF their respective firms.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-14

Corpus Christi, Texas, January 12--Coo-
mel c, $ p. Holland of Tho Houston Post
and his bud Major G, V Holland OF
tho San Antonio Express spent Yesterday
in Corpus Christi soliciting patronage to
their well known aud pohulat periodicals.
and left tndsy for interior points
Frank $, Taylor Of The jesse Frank Pr
suo company and Albert HOFFMAN Of Il.
+, Clatlin & Co were among the iovial
knights Of the road doing business here
Yesterday
John Gross, representing r ! Willis &
Bro, OF Galveston. and H. Moede Of {; A.
puerler of San Antonio were rushing trade
here this week
$, H. Brown OF the Simmons Hardware
company OF st Louis and s. Goodman.
travelling salesman OF A. 2. Frank Of san
Antonio were noticed in Corpus Christi
this week
J. II, Hossck OF the Kis-Me Chewing
Gum company and, j. Saper, Northern
travelling man, were here this week.