EE aL BeworraiT acon se ad Bellefonte, Pa., April 13 1906. P. GRAY MEEK, - - - Evrron Teaus or Suvsscmirriox.—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to subscribers at the following rates : Paid strictly in advance.................... $1.00 Paid before expiration of year.......... 1.50 Paid after expiration of year........... 2.00 A Tombstone for “Warren In all of the history of Bellefonte there wae never such a character as Warren Burnside. Afflicted as he was he was possessed of a big heart and unmeasurable kindoess. Since his death no stone of any kind marks “his last resting place and a movement has been started to raise a fand for the purpose of erecting a suitable tomb- stone over bis grave. Will you contribute a small amount for this purpose? The contributions to date are as follows : Rev. George 1. Browne................. ........ Pond ues mpsss scorers. . ow —- SrnuusEEEeiosEEEEEEEEEEEEEEss g3 pk Mrs. Daniel OF Brcasssesyssseses Mrs. Annie Dawson, Philadelph Claude Dawson, Philadelphia... Harry Dawson, Philadelphia. tevtesarteanseases Mrs. 8. H. Bennison, Abdera..............c... — Wish to Protest. Several times this week the writer was stopped on the street hy prominent resi- denta of Bellefonte who stated that they bad been informed that it was the inten- tion of the County Commissioners to have all the maple trees in the court house yard cut down, with the exception of the two at the corners next the court house, and far- ther stating that they wished to enter a protest, as citizens and taxpayers, against such a ruthless destruction of what is per- hapa the most delightful spot in Bellefonte during the hot summer season. We do not know if the Commissioners have decided on such wholerale demolition as above stated, or not, but from the very first the WATCHMAN bas protested against the cutting down of the trees which form the little park in front of the temple of justice. If we mistake not the trees were transplanted there in 1857. The men who then composed the board of County Com- missioners went to the mountains, dug out the slender young saplings, all sugar ma- ple, hauled them in and planted them where they now stand. While it is ad- mitted that they may not be a mark of twentieth century progress, in a town the size of Bellefonte they attract more atten- tion from strangers as a perfect spot of nat- ural beauty than anything we bave here except our big spring. Of course the argument is advanced that the trees will serioualy discolor and per- bape permanently disfignre the granite in the Centre county soldier's monument erected in front of the court house. As to this we know nothing, Itisa matter the monuments committee doubtless consider- ed when they selected the location and at that time, if we remember correctly, it was only deemed necessary that the few trees within the immediate radius of the monn- ment be removed. And now if the Couu- ty Commissioners even contemplate the cu - ting down of all but two of the trees there is good reason for the entering of protests ov the part of the citizens of Bellefonte ; toe only pity being that the protests may come too late. Winter to Linger in Lap of Spring. In bis weather predictions for the last two weeks of April Rev. Irl R. Hicks says : A regular storm period extends from the 15th to the 19th, baving the centre on Monday the 16th. As we enter this period a rapid change in much warmer will ad- vance from western parts, the barometer will fall correspondingly fast and low, gen- eral cloudiness will increase from the west and more storms of rain and thunder will touch many parts during the eastward march or storm areas, from Monday the 15th ip the west, to Thursday the 19th in the east. Another change to rising barom- eter and much cooler will push the west- ern sides of these storms, causing more very cool nights, with decided frosts in central to northern sections, from about the 18th to 21st. A reactionary storm period is central on the 220d, 23rd and 24th. This period will be burried in ita development by the pas- sage of the moon across the celestial equa- tor on the 21st, it will be intensified by the new moon on the 23rd aud prolonged by the moon in apogee on the 25th. A series of threatening to violent thunder storms will be Juite uatural for three to five days ot this time, say from about Saturday, the 21st, to Wednesday, the 25th. With the atmospheric pressure at and about normal during these distur nothing more than normal April thunder showers and hail may ocour ; but should the barometer fall suddenly to very low readings, violent to tornadic siorms would be quite proba- ble. To those who have no barometer to Sousult, satare has many Beujiury indica tions t unfailingly precede ous storms. Those who are overtaken, ‘‘with- out a moment’s warning,’”’ by destructive storme and tornadoes, are those who pay no attention whatever to the hast palpable indications, and who as a rule e oom- of cautious peopl A regular storm period extends from the 26th to the 30th, having its center on the with beavy rain and bail in many locali- ties, may be expected, passing eastwardly over the country from Friday, the 27th, to Monday, the 30th. Rising barometer and change to much cooler will follow up to see storms from the northwest. ADDITIONAL LOCALS. ~The Bellefonte public schools closed yesterday afterncon for an extra day's Easter vacation. — A —— Harry Badger is suffering with a bealing in his head which is causing him considerable agony. > —Miss Myra Humes gave a dinner on Wednesday at which fourteen covers were laid, in honor of Mrs. Scott and the Misses McCurdy. a ——Mrs. Glenn, wile of Dr. W. 8. Glenn, of State College, was brought to the Bellefonte hospital yesterday, suffering with typhoid fever. m——————— ——The Presbyterian parsonage will be- almost entirely overhauled and repaired be fore the arrival of Rev. Platts and family the first week in May. >vo ——A meeting of the Bellefonte High School Alumni Association will be held in the office of D. F. Fortney, on Wednesday evening, the 18th inst. ———e ——George W. Atherton, president of the Pennsylvania State College, is expected home from his trip to Southern California in a couple weeks or so. —~—The engagement of Miss Bess Glenn, eldest danghter of Dr. W. 8 Glenn of State College, has been announced to Mr. John P. Kotteamp, of York, Penna. Sma———— A on——— -——— Mies Belle Hoover, who bas been in the Bellefonte hospital the past three months undergoing treatment for a broken hip, was discharged on Monday, cured. a ——Henry C. Quigley, Republican county chairman, has issued his call for the party primaries to be held on Satur. day, May 5tb, with the convention on the following Tuesday. —— ——George Dougherty, who underwent an operation in the Bellefonte hospital for appendicitis, several weeks ago, was dis- charged as cured last Thursday and taken to his home at Moshannon. >oe ——Mr. Wilbur T. Twitmire was taken to the Bellefonte hospital, Wednesday, for treatment for quite a serious illness, though at noon yesterday his condition was considerably improved. —- ——— While at work at the Phoenix plau- ing mill, last Saturday, Daniel W. Eber- bart was caught under a falling board pile and seriously injured. His right leg was broken and the flesh badly torn. W——— A] on sm— ~——Mise Berenice Faxon, who was op- erated upon for appendicitis several weeks ago, has so far recovered that she was re- moved from the Bellefonte hospital to the home of ber parents on Tuesday. oe — James Black, of Philipsharg, who last year conducted a wholesale liquor es- tablisbment in Philipsburg but who was refused a license this year, has decided to embark in the butchering business. oo ~—— Miss Isabel Hill, who has been one of the very efficient corps of instructors at the Academy here for several years expects to give up teaching with the close of the next term and devote herself to catalogu- ing in the future. ———— fp lp mmam— ——James P. Hughes Jr., the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hughes, was baptized in the Episcopal church, at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon, by Rev. Edwin G. Richardson, James R. Hughes standing as god-father. ee pl ——Last week the Centre county com- missioners filed with the prothonotary a statement that it would require a sixty thousand dollar bond issue to pay off the indebtedness of the county and meet the current expenses for the year 1906. ee A ——For the past ten days or more W. A. Lyon bas had a force of workmen of all kinds employed repairing and fixing up bis new home on east High street opposite the court house, which he will ocoupy just as 800n as everything isin first-class ocon- dition. ——— A n—— ——Tomorrow State College will open the base ball season at home when the strong Manhattan college nine will be their opponents on Beaver Field. This will doubtless be a good game and should result in bringing out the early swarm of “fans.” ——The Centre county medical society held its thirtieth anoual meeting in the court house on Tuesday, celebrating the event with an elaborate dinner at the Brookerhoff house. Dr. David Edsall, of Philadelphia, was present and made a splendid address. i QA se —— Rev. Nathan Schenck delivered the commencement address to the class of the Liberty township High school at Blanchard Tuesday when a class of five students graduated. They were Anna 8, Robb, Katbarine Forcey, Etta Blanche Manon, Allen Thompson and Violet Rath Clark. lp sn ——The ladies aid society of the Miles. burg M. E. obarch will hold an Easter social in the Crider building, Milesburg, tomorrow evening. Ice oream and cake, pie and coffee and other refreshments will be on sale. There will also be a counter of ready-made aprons. Everybody is invited to attend. Pine Grove Mention. George Grimes is laid up for repairs with a broken rib. Miss Lizzie Tyson visited friends in town last Saturday. Miss Elsie Goss is visiting her brother, 8. E. Goss, in Bellefonte. The public sale of Mrs. Lizzie Corl, on Tuesday, was well attended. Little Mary Kidder is laid up with pul. monary trouble, threatened with pneumonia. John F. Kimport, the Boalsburg butcher, was here on Tuesday in quest of fat cattle and got them. Emory Johnson and wife, of Jersey Shore, are here for a week's visit among relatives in this section. CLarley Martz and Samuel Grove are en. Jjoying a vacation with their families since Scotia shut down. Bradford and Homan, of the old Fort, cir culated among the farmers here in the be- ginning of the week buying fresh cows. One night in the early part of last week the stork left a mice little girl at Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Beck’s home at Centre Line. A. W. Tressler and wife were entertained at C. B. McCormick's home over Sunday. Aaron is suffering with stomach trouble. Oliver L. Gibboney, one of the best known stock raisers in Stone valley, was circulating among the farmers here last week in quest of stock. Messrs. Albright and Yeakley, of Scotia, spent Saturday in our town making wry faces over the coal strike which caused the Scotia shut down. Mrs. Gillespie, who has traveled extensive. ly in foreign lands, will give a free illustrated lecture in the Presbyterian church here on Tuesday evening, the 17th. The A. M. Brown stock sale at Pennsyl. vania Furnace brought out a big crowd. Bidding was spirited and quick and every. thing brought top notch prices. Many people from this section attended Arthur Norris’ funeral last Sunday. He was a member of the Woodmen, at State College, the organization turning out in a body. Easter servico will be beld in the Presby- terian church Sunday evening, to which everybody is cordially invited. A good pro- gram bas been arranged with excellent musie. Miss Ella Livingston was royally enter- tained at the Amos Tyson home, Saturday evening, before leaving “for Patterson, N, J., to attend the marriage of her sister, Bertha: to Mr. Ulrich, on Easter Monday. We are glad to say that four of the twelve pupils of the township who successfully pass. ed the public school examination last week were Misses Mary Hastings, of Gatesburg; Harold McWilliams, Nannie and Albert Houser, of the Baileyville grammar school. Last Monday evening there was more than the usual attendance at the congregational meeting held in the Presbyterian church, David Barr presided. Treasurer David Reed’s report was accepted and showed a good financial standing for the church. J. H. Bailey's resignation as trustee was ac- cepted. David Reed was re elected treas- urer. Ira L. Burwell was elected a trustee for three years and David Barr trustee for one year. On motion of Dr. Woods it was voted that the subscriptions for the pastor's salary be paid quarterly. Lust Saturday evening Past Grand Wm. H. Fry, assisted by Dr. R. M. Krebs, H. M. Krebs, W. H. Goss,and J. H, Bailey installed the newly elected officers of Pennsvalley Lodge, No. 276, Odd Fellows, in this place. They were : Noble grand, John E. Reish; vice grand, Charles H. Meyers; recording secretary, William G. Gardner; correspond. ing secretary, W. E. Heberling; treasurer, J. G. Heberling; trustee, H. M, Krebs; R. 8, to N. G., A. J. Tate; L. 8. to N. G., IsaacO. Campbell; warden, W, H. Fry; conductor, J. H. Bailey; chaplain, Dr. R. M. Krebs; R. 8.8, J. 8. Miller; L.. 8. 8., Dent Peterson; 0.8. G, W. W. Keller; 1. 8. G,, J. E, Bressler; R. 8. to V. G., Elmer C. Musser; L.8.to V.G., H. A. Elder. Hien ScHoon Days OVER. — The com. mencement exercises of the Ferguson town. ship High school were held in the Odd Fel- lows hall at Pine Grove Mills on Wednesday, March 4th. Long before the hour named to begin the large hall was filled, all anxiously waiting the appearance of the class which finished the course of the Ferguson town- ship High school, received their diplomas and passed out into the world of stern reality. The young ladies and gentlemen, as they came upon the stage, were becomingly at. tired. The ball was beautifully decorated with flags, bunting, the cluss colors, blue and gray, while potted plants and flowers were arranged artistically about the stage on which were seated in addition to the class, Hon. John G. Love, N. T. Krebs, secretary of the school board, and Prof. Poffenberger, who labored so earnestly to make the ocea- sion a success. Miss Mary Ward presided at the organ. The State College orchestra fur. nished appropriate music for the occasion. The exercises began by repeating the Lord's prayer in unison. Prof. Poffenberger then announced the speakers as follows . Salutatory and oration, Miss Tanyer. Essay, "Spirit of the ages"’ Harry A. Ross- man. Lucetta Music. Recitation, “Death of Benedict Arnold,” Mies Buehla K. Smith. Essay and valadictory, Miss Helen J. Lytle. Music. Presentation of diplomas was made by the secretary of the school board, N. T. Krebs, who slo gave some valuable statistics highly in favor of the High school. Each one of the essays and orations showed careful prepara. tion and was well delivered, reflecting great credit on the students. After some delight ful music, in which Prof. Poffenberger took part, that gentleman iotroduced Hon. John G. Love, who delivered the graduation address, which was full and replete with beautiful thoughts and sound practical ideas. He dwelt considerably upon the physical and mental qualities which education brings to- gether in harmony of purpose—that the aim of every young man and woman should be to formulate and carry out an idea that there is no such thing as luck: that all who succeed in life in whatever vocation must earn their bread hy the “sweat of their brow.” Howard. Howard has received another energetic citizen, in the person of Howard Hurd, formerly of Nittany valley. Mrs. James Holmes, of State College, and her daughter, Mrs. Mary Diehl, of Pitts. burg, were visiting friends bere this week. Rev. Shultz, of the Evangelical church, preached the bacealsureate sermon for the High school in the Methodist church last Sunday. ‘Squire Hayes Schenck, who .is rapidly forging to the front as a first class auctioneer, had good success at Ben Strunk’s sale last Saturday. The young ladies of Howard have organiz- ed aclubealled the L. I. 8. H. This or ganization held a banquet in Lucas’ hall last week and all had a delightful time. Prof. Zeigler and wife have moved from the residence of Thomas Bowes to that of John Mokel, where they will board during the time of his summer Normal in Howard. Jonathan Condo has resigned his pcsition as clerk for C. C. Lucas and opened a general grocery store. Curt Wilson, of Lock Haven, has taken Condo's place in the store of C. C, Lucas. The familiar figure at former institutes called “Dick Holmes,” spent his vacation with his parents at this place. Last week he departed for Philadelphis where he is em. ployed as a P. R. R. conductor. Ellis Pletcher, who spent the last six years on the “Great Lakes,” bas by energy and sobriety made such a name for himself that his services are much in demand, hence his departure for Cleveland lust week. Lick Run Lodge No. 311, 1. 0. O. F., which meets every Wednesday night, elected the following officers for the ensuing year : N. G,, Jobu Lyon; V. G., A. M. Butler; financial secretary, John Weber; assistant, A.A, Pletcher; trustee, John Shank. Hublersburg, Services in the Reformed church on Sun. day evening, April 15th, at 7.30. Mrs. John Wensel, of Romola, has been visiting at the home of 8. C. Hoy the past week. Miss Pauline Taylor, of Mackey ville, was a guest at the Carner and McEwen home on Saturday and Sunday. Miss Grace Miller and Laura Knights, of Lock Haven, spent a few days with the former's sister, Mrs. G. F. Hoy. Miss Margaret McCormick, 2 student at Irving College, is spending her Easter vaca- tion with her parents in this place. Miss Eleanor Schaeffer, of Mifllinburg, formeriy of Nittany, has been greeting her many friends in this section during the past few days. Mrs. Frank Carner, who was reported ill last week, ie improving under the care of her sister, Mis. Josephine Allison, of Roar. ing Branch, The exercises held by the graduating class of '06 were a great success, The debate on Saturday evening between the classes of '05 and '06 was decided in favor of '06. The judges were Messrs. D. A, Deitrich, William Mionich and L. H. Yocum. A large crowd was present to hear the sermon preached to the class on Sunday evening by Rev. Crow, of the Reformed church. The commencement exercises on Monday evening were most interesting and Prof. Gerbard deserves great credit for the manner in which he had his students drilled, music being furnished by Christy Smith's orchestra, of Bellefonte. The address was delivered by Hon. John G. Love and the diplomas presented by Supt. D. O. Etters. May the members of this class ever be true to their motto “Press on to the goal.” J. 8. Emerick is making his calls as as. sessor, Flittings are now over, only two of these taking place here. Mrs. Robert Hackenberg is visiting her son Shem in Bellefonte. Irwin Harvey, of Mill Hall, spenta few hours with his parents here Sunday. W. E. Smull, merchant and wagon aud sign painter, moved into the house vacated by A. E. Strayer. Miss Mayme Wolf, who has been teaching school near Bellefonte, has returned home, the winter term being over. A. E, Strayer, who bad sale here a week or twoago and who intended moving to Al toouna, has been compelled to give it up on account of the lack of work at that place, caused principally by the coal strike. Rev. McIlnay has been sent back for an. other year's service with the Methodists here. This is the 4th year for him at this place. He spoke of the possibilities of the year in his discourse Sunday morning. Resolutions of Respect. At a speciul meeting of Capt. J. O. Camp- bell Post, No. 272, G. A. R., of Pine Grove Mills, Friday evening, April 6th, the follow- ing resolutions were adopted : Wuereas, In the Providence of an all wise God, the great commander of the armies in heaven above and on earth below, our be. loved comrade, William Floyd Heberling, while performing his duty faithfully and well, met bis horrible death ; Wauereas, His death is asad one, after having served faithfully during the Civil war and carried many wounds to his grave, over which taps were sounded April 6th, 1906 ; Wuereas, We have lost from our ranks a highly esteemed comrade, who has answered the last roll call of death and has gone home to await the final roll call on the last day. No braver soldier ever carried a gun. There- fore, Resolved, That while we deeply mou.n his death we shali ever remember comrade Heberling as & true friend and a loyal worker inour Grand Army ranksus officer of the day. That as a token of respect for our dead comrade our charter be draped for thirty days; and farther, that these resolutions be entered upon our minute and that they be published and a copy of the same sent to the bereaved family. & W. Suxnay, } Wx. H, Fry. : MARRIAGE Licexszs.—The following marriage licenses were issued the past week by Register Earle C. Taten. Jobn Clarence Root, of Birmiogham, and Mary M. Chronister, of Centre Line. James Howard Confer, of Spring Mills, and Dinab Greninger, of Loganton. Samuel F. Foster, of Bellefonte, and Mary Linninger, of Howard. Frederick P. Maize, of Millheim, and Ida Bair, New York City. Daniel C. Williams aod Charlotte L. Markley, both of Scotia. Ambrose C. Bariges, of Aaronshurg, and Bertba M Benward, of Scranton. Carmine Posquarielle, Morrisdale, and Anna Scarsone, of Osceola. Jobn Dada, and Mary Dobransky, hoth of Clarence. Fredrick Cartright and Minnie May Robenolt, both of Sandy Ridge. Resolutions of Regret. At the fourth quarterly conference of the Bellefonte Methodist Episcopal church the following resolutions were adopted : Wueness, In the Providence of God it is deem- ed expedient that our beloved pastorand friend, the Rev. John A. Wood Jr., should sever his relation with the Bellefonte station and the Cen, tral Penna. Conference of the Methodist Episco- pal chureh ; and, Wuzreas, The three years in which we have been associated together as pastor and people, have been to us most pleasant and profitable years; and, Wueneas, It is our desire to bear testimony to his high christian character, his ability and efficiency as a minister of the Gospel of the bless. ed Christ and our esteem and regard for him as & friend and brother ; therefore, Resolved, That we, the members of the quar- terly conference of the Bellefonte church, ex press our sincere regret that this most pleasant and happy pastorate has terminated, and our prayer to our Heavenly Father isthat he may ever have him and his, in His sacred keeping and that His richest blessing may through life be theirs. Resolved, Further, that we commend him to those to whom he may in ‘the future be called to break the bread of life, as a most efficient and faithful christian minister, a beloved pastor and a true friend. Resolved, Further, that these resolutions be engrossed and a copy over our signatures be pre- sented (0 him as a mark of our high regard and esteem, [Signed by the official board. PLUNGED OVER EMBANKMENT Locomotive on Pennsy Runs Landslide at Port Clinton, Pa. Reading, Pa., Apri! 10.—The locomo- tive of the northbound Wikes-Barre express train on the Schuylkill divi- sion of the Pennsylvania Railroad plunged over an embankment near Port Clinton, about 22 miles north of this city. The engineer and fireman Jumped as the locomotive went over, and both escaped with slight injuries, A heavy rain had loosened the earth of a high embankment on one side of the tracks and a great mound fell upon the rails. The engine plunged into this landslide. The rails were torn up for a considerable distance, but the three passenger cars remained on the track level, and not a passenger was injured. Their escape is consid- ered miraculous. The passengers were transferred to a train on the Reading Railroad, the tracks of which run par- allel with the Pennsylvania road at this point, and taken to Pottsville. SMUGGLERS ON WARSHIP It is Said $750,000 Worth of Goods Were Taken Ashore at Frisco. San Francisco, April 10. — The Post publishes a story to the effect that a strong belief that dutiable goods valued at about $750,000 were smug- gled ashore in launches from the bat- tleship Oregon, just before she de- parted for the Bremerton navy yards. It says that an order has been issued instructing the inspectors at Gremer- ton to delay every man of the battle- ship until the whole matter has been sifted to the bottom, and the customs authorities throughout the country have been notified to find and exam- ine the questionable packages if pos- sible. The battleship was scheduled to get away for Bremerton on Saturday morning, but was detained on account of not having received sailing orders. McCurdy Charged With Conspiracy. New York, April 10. — Charges of conspiracy in the appointment of Rob- ert H. McCurdy as superintendent of the foreign department of the Mutual Life Insurance Company were made in a new action brought by that company against Richard A. McCurdy, formerly president of the company, and his son, Robert. The complaint alleges that the two McCurdys conspired to enrich Rob- ert H. McCurdy by maintaining his compensation on a commission basis at an exhorbitant rate. In the suit the Mutual seeks to recover from the defendants $1,002,841.56. Heir to $300,000. Boston, April 7.—Benjamin F. Ellis, of Peoria, Ill, by a decision of the state supreme court was declared heir to one-half of the estate of $60,000 of Miss Susan Ellis Murdock, of Carver, Mass. The case has been in the Mas- sachusetts courts more than three years, and distant relatives have come forward to the number of more than 100. By the decision the two first cousins, Ellis and Mrs. Louisa Jane Ellis Pratt, of Sharon, Mass., are de- clared to be the sole heirs. Fish Trapper's Fine $1680. Woodbury, N. J., April 9.—Fish and Into PENSIONS F°R TEACHERS The Trustees of Carnegie Foundation Adopt Scale. New York, April 10.—The trustees of the Carnegie Foundation, who are aarged with administering the $10, UU0,000 gift of Andrew Carnegie to provide pensions for professors and teachers of institutions of higher learning in the United States and Canada, met here and adopted a scale of pensions practically as outlined in the federal charter of the Foundation, which was formally adopted at the meeting. The rules as adopted by the trus- tees make the following provisions: Any person 65 years of age, and not less than 15 years of service as a pro- fessor, who is at the time of his re- tirement a professor in an accepted institution, shall be entitled to an an- nual retirement allowance as follows: For active pay of $1600 or less an allowance of $1000 shall be granted, providing that no retiring allowance shall exceed 90 per cent. of active pay. For active pay greater than $1600 the retiring allowance shall equal $1000, increased by $50 for each $100 in excess of $1600. No retiring allow- ance shall exceed $3000. After 25 years’ service, regardless of age, the retiring allowance was fixed as follows: For active pay of $1600 or less a re tiring allowance of $800 shali be grant. ed, providing that no retiring allow- ance shall exceed 80 per cent. of ac- tive pay. For active pay greater than $1600 the retiring allowance shall equal $800, increased by $40 for each $100 of active pay in excess of $1600. BRUTAL MURDER AT SCRANTON Polish Teamster, Said to Be Wealthy, Killed and Robbed. Scranton, Pa., April 7.—George We- nefski, a Polish teamster, who lived alone on Crown avenue, on the out- skirts of South Scranton, was brutally murdered. His partially denuded body was found on a refuse heap near his barn by a neighbor. Robbery was likely the motive. He was reputed to be wealthy, and that he carried his wealth in a money belt, which he wore next to his body. The fact that his shirts were pulled up and his trousers down indicated that the murderer or murderers looked for the money belt, and if it was there, got it. Another indication that they got the belt is the fact that a few dollars in the pockets of the dead man’s clothes was not taken. Wenefski’s skull was battered in, but no weapon could be found at the scene of the crime. As yet the police have no clue to the perpetrators of the deed, but they are satisfied that robbery was the motive and that parties acquainted with Wenefski and his habits are guilty of the awful crime, THREE DAM BUILDERS DROWN Boat Strikes Boom and Capsizes in Susquehanna. Lanactser, Pa. April 9. — Martin Lee, Frederick Begette and John Con- nelly, all of Portland, Me., were drown. ed in the Susquehanna river at Mc Call's Ferry, where the McCall's Fer ry Power Company is constructing a great dam across the stream. Seven men were crossing the river in a boat when it ran on a boom. In attempt to rock it off it dipped, and soon began to sink. Four men, none of whom could swim, saved themselves by clinging to the boom. One went down with the boat. Two started to swim down stream, but one of them attempted to cling to the other, and then ensued a terrible scene to those who watched from the bank, unable to help. The stronger of the two men beat the other off with furious blows, and struck him not less that two-score of times. At last a terrific storke sent the unfortunate to the bottom, but the stronger man was then too much ex- hausted to swim, and he sank only a moment after his companion. Will Start Great Mission in New York. New York, April 7.—The purchase of Bowery property for the establish- ment of a Methodist Episcopal mission for destitute men was reported at the New York East confeience of the Methodist Episcopal church, now in session in Brooklyn. Property pur- chased is at 103 Bowery, and the pur- chase price was $200,000, this money having been supplied by the sale of the Forsythe and Willet Street church- es. “It is proposed,” said the Rev. Dr. James M. Buckley, in giving his re- port, “to establish a great mission for the uplifting of the men who are down and out.” Ail Around Bad Man Hanged. Rcanoke, Va., April 7.—Morris Crea- mans was hanged at Pearisburg, Va. for the murder of John Kidd, whom he killed last April Creamans had a long career of crime to his credit, he having killed three men, and partici- pated in several other murders. He had been a horse thief, highwayman, postoffice robber and all-round bad man. He was 42 years of age and had been in prison 37 times. Two Boys Killed by Train. Pottsville, Pa., April 10.—George Brendel, aged 12 years, and Frank Gerber, aged 13 years, of this city, were killed by an express train on the is believed the boys failed to see the approaching train because of the fog. Killed by Fall From Street Car. New York,April 9.—Abraham Barker, 85 years old, of 204 South 42d West Philadelphia, fell from a car in Fourth avenue and recei fracture of the skull from which died. rei
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