Valley Spirit (Weekly) from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania • 1

CHAMBERSBURG, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6. 1895. VOL. 48. NO.

32 PULITP JND PEW. CONCERNING CHURCHES AND CHURCH AFFAIRS Warlovs Wotes Relating to Important Kc- with Johnson lived for a time In a cabin made of railroad ties near Siloam pumping station. IFnen tbe policemen learned of tbelr presence there tbey went to arrest them bnt the escaped convicts bad gone a day before. In Baltimore Hall talked freely to tbe authorities. He says be was married wben eighteen years old and that his wife secured a divorce from him nine months after their marriage.

"I don't blame her for doing so, either," said Hall, in a jocular manner, FEBRUARY COURT. FIRST CRIMINAL SESSIONS OF THE YEAR The Cafes Tried Before Jndge Stewart-Verdicts Rendered and Sentences Ifro-nounoed. The first regular term of court In 1895 convened Monday morning. Judge Stewart on tbe bench, There was tbe usual large crowd of attorneys, constables, jarora, suitors and defendants, witnesses, etc Upon tbe assembling of court Judge Stewart appointed Aaron Good foreman of the grand jury. Oae juror was absent and tbree were excused.

Fifteen affirmed and swore with uplifted bands when qaal Ified. Judge Stewart In his address to the grand jury referred to tbe1act that the badness fcr the term Is very light, that there are only 20 cases on tbe list and only one of these a felony. "This means that the laws have been observed and that the jeople dwell in security. Especially Is this noteworthy at this time because of tbe financial and industrial depression. Such conditions conduce to idleness and Idleness often leads to crime.

To tbe credit of our people It must be said that they have well observed the laws and have practiced vir receiving, weak believers may be offended, in the ordinary sense, without being made to stumble Into sin. "One oi these little ones:" The weak and lowly, insignificant and poor, the Ignorant and feeble minded, are Included. And the vivid warning is tearfully realistic. And sinee it is dangerous to give occasions of stumbling to weak christians, Jesus exorts to the removal of all occasions of stumbling in ourselves. With the tenth verse the discourse returns to the relation of the little ones.

Care. Is to be taken that we "despise not one of these little ones:" This forbids a wrong feeling toward the weak. We should not cause them to sin, we should guard the altitude ot our heart toward them. That "little ones" here includes children In years is highly probable. "That in heaven their angels do always behold:" This cannot refer to their spirits fter death, but afflrms present angelic guardianship.

The angels are represented as having direct access to God, and as being concerned for the welfare ol the lowly and littlo ones who are the subjects of His kingdom. It Is not asserted, or necessarily implied, that each little one has a guardian angel. And then comes the parable of the lost sheep. In Luke it is a rebuke to tbe 1'harisees, here the under-shepherds are taught the importance of tho lost sheep. The last verse is a teautiiul ending to a touching lesson.

Here the duty ot the disci pies Is erjforcsd, and hence the gracious will ot "your Father" Is affirmed. "That one of these little ones should perish:" He will oare lor them, directly and by the means of grace, so that not one shall finally be lost. But the main thought Is that the disciples should act in such a way as to further this will of our Father in heaven. The expression, "these little ones," cannot refer to all mankind, as, throughout, the main reference is lo weak, humble believers. But, since a "little ohlld" sat there as the Illustration of the great lesson, it is difficult to accept the view that children In yearB are excluded, Not a wise man, ncr a great thinker, not one high in position did Jesus call to His side to Illustrate the error the disciples were in but a simple, truthlul little child and he who would be the Lord's must be himself a ohlld In heart, dependence.

This is the way of true Oisclpleship and of sure the judge be might as well send him to Germany bs be was tired of this country. Judge Stewart said he believed tbe country wonld not regret bis departure. He is a strong, surly fellow and asserted bis Innocence. Geo. A.

Kyner, was appointed guardian of Ira Reichard, minor child of Jacob Relobaid, late of Gnilford township, dee'd, with bond in 2000. Win. L. Miller was cbarged with larceny, oatb of C. M.

Funk, the stolen property being a surrey. Funk is a clerk in tbe hardware store of S. C. Plank, Waynesboro. He owned a Burrcy which was kept In tbe stable used by Mr.

Miller. Miller tried to buy the surrey frcm Mr, Funk In 1894, offering $44.80 for It. Funk told him to produce tee cash. Miller did not bave It and aftarwttrd tendered a note for 90 days, still later cflering a note, with good security, payable In 30 days. He afterward said ha would give a sewing machine In part payment.

Funk refused to take It but Miller seemed to think he bad bought the surrey and the next morning traded It to a Mr. Graeey, Adams county. Miller bad authority to sell the eurrey for (45 but when be met Graeey be represented to him tbat tbe machine was bis own. Tbe testimony of the defendant was quite Interesting. He was found guilty.

Charles Dulabaum plead guilty to the charge of assault and battery and resisting an officer, oath of J. W. Lowman. Tbe latter was taking Dulabaum's brother to jail when Cbailes endeavored to rescue him. Dulabaum was in court about three years ago, Today Judge Stewart cen-tencsd him to tbree months in jail, In return for which be murmured bis thanks, la the divorce proceedings of Rosie B.

Bear vs. Abram L. Bear, J. W. Rodenhaver, was appointed master.

In tbe case of Adam Btttinger vs. Ida V. Blttlnger, Geo. A. Eyner, was appointed master.

The case of com. vs. George F. Guilford township, embezzlement as consignee, catb of Jonas L. Kuoll, is now on trial.

An Inquisition was granted in tbe estate of Daniel L. Lesher. Joseph E. Lehman was appointed guardian of Esther Frey Lesber, minor child of David L. Lesber, with bond in $2000.

DANGEROUS FELLOWS AFTER ROBBING STORES THEY SHOOT AT PURSUERS. Criminals Who Once lilved HereOne ltl Jail lelivery In AnguBt Last. From ually sfibit of Monday. Cuuif of Police Erleohbaum and Connty Detective Johnston this afternoon went to Harrtsburg to Identify, If possible, the two robbers and desperados captured Saturday near Harrisburg and believed to be William Hall, whr escaped from jill here Aug. 19, being tbe ringleader in the jail delivery In evening of tbat day, and Charles Wells, who not very long ago made bis rendezvous near Cbambereburg, The two men bad been engaged in a number of robberies in Maryland and are said to bave killed the chief of police of Westminister after escaping from jail there and to tiavp wounded another man.

Early Saturday morning they broke into the store of Wagner Carlisle, and carried away revolvers and otber articles. In ordor to make their escape with tbe plunder they stole two horses from William Adorns and fled. Telegraphic dispatches soon discovered the robbers at Bridgeport. Cumberland county. While crossing the bridge at Harrisburg the desperados wers discovered by tbe police.

They walked across the bridge, followed by the policemen, and suspected nothing until they detected the policemen waiting for tbem on the end of tbe bridge. Then, suspecting Instantly the game laid for them, the burglars tnrned and ran back towards tbe Cumberland county side. As they did so tbey threw the satchel containing the stolen goods Into the river, and, rushing forward to meet the policorren, both pulled a pair of revolvers, and, levelling them cried, "Throw up your hands, or you are both dead men." Toe policemen, bavin no firearms, immediately compiled with tbe command, and tbe burglars went past. Reaching tbe Cumberland county side again, tbey ran up the river road a short distance. Tben, stealing two horses, they rode bareback Into Harrisburg, tied their horses In an alley and ran tbrongh tbe city, terrifying those tbey met.

A gentleman told a SriKiT representative today tbat he rarely saw more excitement than prevailed in Harrisburg. Men and policemen carried guns and revolvers to capture tbe thieves. Tbe desperate men were overtaken by policemen, armed with shotguns, near Harrisburg, and a fierce figbt took place. The robbers were in ambush, and shot the horse attached to tbe sielgb In which tbe policemen were seated, Tbe animal ran away, overturning tbe sielgb and throwing one All tbose who journey soon or late Must pass within the gard en's ate. Must kneel alone In darkness there, Ana battle with some fierce despair.

God pity those who oannot say, "Hot mine, But thine;" who only pray, 'Let this cup rass," and oannot see The purpose In Getnsemane. Xlla Wheeler Wilcox, The revival meeting in the Fayelteville Lutheran cburcb, under the direction of Rev. C. L. Kitter, is increasing in interest daily.

The number of penitents at the altar for prayer Is larga. Rev. Dr. Martin of University preached an interesting sermon In the Falling Spring church Sunday morning. His theme and text was the touching story of beautiful Queen Esther.

There are on exhibition in Ludwlg's jewelry store window eome beautiful sterling sliver badges that are to be presented to the members of the boy choir of Trinity Episcopal cbuich. The badges are In the form of a crceB and are suspended from white ribbon. The King street TJ. B. congregalion has eompleted the repairs of the cbnrcb.

The walls and ceiling of the main audience room have received a thoroughly new drees. The entire building Ib now Illuminated by electricity. An interesting revival is now In progress, with a rumber of conversions and others at the altar. The ladies" mite society of the M. E.

church of Oreenvillsse will r. peat the entertainment, which they gave last Saturday evening in that place, in Scotland, Friday evening, Feb. 8. This repetition is by request. The entertainment In Green.

Tillage was the best of the bind ever jjlven In that place. An admission fee of five and ten cents will be charged. The proceeds are for the benefit of the society. The Sacrament cf tbe Lord's Supper will be administered in tbe Presbyterian church at Fannettsburg next Sabbath. Preparatory services will be held Friday evening at 7.18 alto Saturday at 10:30 and Saturday evening at 7:15.

Rev. F. B. Williams will conduct evangelistic cervices In this church for two weeks from February 10 till Febru ary zd. oervices aiterrjuou ana evemug ui eich day.

All are cordially Invited to a' tend. Mrs, Catherine E. Lindsay has presented to the Falling Spring Sunday school a beautiful upright piano in memory of ber daughter, Mrs. Mollle Gordon, recently deceased. Tbe presentation was a complete surprise to the school and fills a want that was ur questioned.

Supt. Geo. F. Flatt spoke very feelingly about tbe gift and H. Riddle moved a rising vote of thanks which was seconded by J.

Mcllvalne and unanimously carried. Tbe gift was most generous and thoughtful ard for years to come the splendid piano will sing praises to God and to tbe donor. International Bible study for Sunday, Feb. 10, 1895. From Matt.

Title: The Son honoring the children. Goldon text ''It Is not the will of your father which is In heaven, that one of these little ones should perish." After tbe lnstleeson and on the way down from tbe Mount of Transfiguration, tbe three disciples asked about tbe coming of Elijah, the reply pointing to John tbe Baptlet. Coming to tbe otber disciples, they found a multitude, one of tbem having an epileptic boy, whom esas healed, the disciples having been unable to do so. Pasting privately through Galilee, Jesus makes another prediction of Hisdeatb and resurrection. At Capernauma shekel was found by Peter In a tab's mouth, for toe payment of tbe temple tax.

This miracle was Immediately followed by tbe disccurse of which this lesson forms the beginning. The place was at a house in Capernaum and the time probably late in September or early in October A. D. 29. The lesson gives us a view of existing selfish rivalry, a childlike simplicity is commended, complete change and transformation is needed, cSences are lamented and the offenders condemned and helplessness Is helped by the angels, the Shepherd and by tbe Father.

Accounts vary as to when the contentions took place. -Mark says they reasoned In the way. Luke does not say where adding "Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart." The hearts ol the disciples were still filled with very earthly hopes and desires. Probably the dispute was brought on by the evident prelerences shown to Peter, James and John. Jesus calls to Him a little chill, taking him in Hla arms.

Mark says, and said, "except ye be converted" or more correctly translated "except ye turn and become as little children ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven." This mean humility, simplicity, dependence, faith and trust. "The same is the neatest:" Into the kingdom humility admits; in the kingdom humility exalts; and whosoever is humble is greatest. Prldeof emlnenoe is thus excluded; envy and jealouBy of eminence Is thus diminished. To receive "one such little child," not only children In years but children In spirit, is to Indicate a welcome ot the weak and those needing Instruction Into fellowship. But It must be In Christ's name and as a believer.

Tbe underlying truth is the fellowship of Christ as Is made evident by the "receiveth me." The sixth verse Is properly "cause to stumble." It is more than wounding the feelings; it means causing to fall Into sin by putting a stumbling block in the way. While It Includes all such stumbling blocks, the context points to proud dealing that leads others into unbelidf; the opposite of ON THE SOCIAL SIDE Something Interesting: Told Briefly About People Tou Know Social invents. J. W. Sharpe and Mrs.

Sharps gave a charming little dinner last evening In honor of their guest, Mltis Pettlt, Minneapolis, Only a few of the young society people were present and the funcMon was very enjoyable. Jit. A. Pbllilppy's son Donald Monday reached his third birthday and In celebration of tbe event tbe llttie fellow's parents gave a party for blm and his young playmates and acquaintances at their residence, Etst Washington street. A very pleasant time was bad by the youngsters.

Friday evening Joseph Patterson and Mrs, Patterson celebrated tbe fortieth an? niversary of their marriage at their home oa the Curtln northwe.it of Cbambersburg, Forty years ago thsy were married by Rev. Wm. Eyster in Chombaraburg. To them were born in their happy married life seven children, all of are liviag and all cf whom were present Friday evening. They are Mrs.

James Dacker, J. H. Patterson, Mrs. Wm. Adair, Curtis Patterson, Mrs.

Grler Flick and D8nton Pattersons O.hers who helped observe the event were Rev. Herbert Alle-man, Jobu Weirlch and Mrs. Weirlch, Leandcr Weirlch and Mrs. Weirlch, Mrs. Pfllllp Weirlch, Lewis Horn and Mrs.

Horn, Mrs NaDcy Kline. Saml. B. Linlnger and Mrs. L'tilnger, A.

C. McGrath and Mrs. MoGratb. Geo. A.

MInnlch and Mrs. Min-nich, Mis. PhilHppy, B. F. Johns and Mrs.

JohLS. All united In hearty congratulations to their host and hostess. Rsv. Alleman, Mr. Johns, Mr.

MoHrath, Leander Weliicb and others made brief speeches expressive of tbe happy ail took in assembling under such pleasant auspices. There was a delectable supper and tbe G. A orchestra furnished a number of musical selections during tlie-evening VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS From the Halls of the Or Military Societies What Is Being Done, Kearney lodge, Enlghta of Pythias, will confer the initiatory rank at Its regular meeting next Friday evening. Tbe Western Enterprise fire company, Hagerstown, will hold a fair beginning Feb. 18, to which tbe organlzillon bas already invited some of its Chambersburg brethren.

Caledonia lodge, E. of P. Fayettevllle. Is to have work In the third rank next Friday evening. The work will be by the Waynesboro lodge staff, A party from this place Is likely to be present.

Tbe Friendship fire company bas had engrossed and framed a set of resolutions expressive of lis appreciation of the hospitality of the Friendship fire company of Winchester, on tbe occasion of its visit there last resolutions are on exhibition In the window of J. H. Dachert (Jo's clothing store. The members of the Metal cornet band Jan. 28 went to Richmond fnrnsoe where they were invited to the house of J.

Cox, and surprised by an oyster snpper prepared by the hostess, Mrs, E. J. Cox. Tbe boys bad a good time and all enjoyed their trip. They rendered some fine music.

After supper they went to the schoolhonoe and played until a late hour and returned home much pleased with the way they were treated. RAILROAD MATTERS Some Happenings In Railroad Circles-Over the Kails and With ths Trainmen. The late C. V. R.

R. passenger train Thursday night struck a horse at a road-crossing near Mechanlcsburg. The animal bad escaped from his stable and wandered on to tbe railroad track, where he caught fast In a cattle guard. Tbe locomotive carried him 100 yards before It tossed tbe mangled carcass to the side of the track. Ths snow was red with blood along the tr.tck for some distance.

The higb winds Monday afternoon drifted the snow into big piles In roads and on the railroads. A big drift near Marlon on tbeSouth. Fenn: railroad prevented trains frcm passing through It for three hours. The train from Richmond due here at 4 26 P. M.

was stopped by it and ran back to Richmond after transferring passengers to and from tbe train leaving here for Richmond at 4 60. On the main line there were some drifts three and four feet deep but they delayed traffic only a few moments. A Pleasant ETall Boy leaves His Home Without Notice to Any Oae, John Bender, the 14-years old eon of David Bender, Pleasant Hall, disappeared from bis borne Wednesday evening and nothing has since been beard of blm. He told no one of his Intended departure and none knows in wbat direction he went. He is rather small, straight and weighs about TO pounds, baa an intelligent, rather dark face and brown balr.

There is no reason known for bis leaving his borne except that be Is fond of adventure. BnirMATisK is primarily caused by acidity of the blood. Hood's Sarsaparllla purines the blood and tones np the whole system. tue through this period. If any community can present a better record than ours that community Is to be envied, but 1 would not Know where to look for it." When tbe traverse jurors were called four were aDsent ana lour were excusea.

Among the latter was A. J. Eiter, carpen. ter, Chambcrsburg, who recently removed to Washington, D. C.

When the name of A. J. Ester was called, however, an A.J. Etter respooded and a brief examination by Judge Stewart developed the fact that at the time the jury was drawn there were two A. J.

Utters who resided In Chambers-burg and who were carpenters. Numerous petitions and reports were presented and applications were made to tbe court for liquor licenses by tbe hotel owners or lessees wbo had advertised through the Spirit their intention of making sueh application. Tbe reports of the constables set forth tbat 3 bastard children were born In Antrim township since last term of court, 2 In Fannett and 3 in the third ward of Cham, bsrsburg; that an index board is down on tbe Fannettsburg road in Letterkenny, 4 are down In Guilford and 3 are broken in Green; that tbe sleepers of a bridge in Upper Path Valley are rotten and need repair; tbat C. Rebock has sold l'quor without lioense in Peters township; tbat the road from Strasbnrg to Eeefer's store Is drifted, that a road in Lurgan Is drifted and tbat the state road from Rcxbnry to Newburg Is too narrow. Peter Eshelman, Wm.

B. Smith and S. V. Wlngert, viewers Bppoluted by tbe court, reported against the laying-out of a public road from a road leading frcm Guilford Springs past Etter's schoolhouae to a point on the Waynesboro-Pine Stump road, because there are two steep hills with grades more than 6, the limit allowed in the instructions from tbe court and because there is another road near it running practically in the same direction. M.

W. Etssecker, C. B. Hega and Geo. M.

Stenger reported against a proposed public road from the Camp Hill and Blair's valley road, Montgomery township, near the residence of Martin L. Blair, to a proposed public road at Mason Dixon's line, near stable ot Joseph Wiley, A. L. Shearer was appointed guardian of Bessie Samuel L. and Herbert O.

Fogel- songer, minor children of David M. Fogel-songer, late of Southampton township, with bond in $6000, Thirty-seven freeholders of St. Thomas township asked tbe court to appoint tbree men to inquire Into the propriety ot dividing the township Into several election districts. The reasons assigned are that it has upwards of COO voters, that 30 or 23 live in Horse valley and have from 7 to 9 miles to travel and 2 mountains to cross, that many about Edenville bave no conveyances to go to tbe polls and tbat on one occasion all of the voters were unable to east their ballots. Twenty-one citizens asked that a bridge be erected over Falls creek on tbe Rouzer-vllle-Penmar road In Washington township, Tbe case of com.

vs. Allfos Brafer, tramp and building a fire without oonssnt of the owner of the property on which It was made, oath of Daniel M. Lecron, is now on trial. This afternoon Judge Stewart granted ail the liquor licenses asked for. Robert Thomson Criewell was sworn in as an attorney and admitted to practice here.

He passed an excellent examination. He was a student in tbe office of Rowe Stewart. Tbe case of com. vs. Daniel Ebersole, embezzlement, oath of L.

W. Coyner, was the first case called. No evidence was offered by the commonwealth and a verdict of not guilty was entered. From dally Sfibit ef yesterday. Frank Sboop, about IS years old, from near Waynesboro, was tried for larceny, oath of Joseph M.

Bell. He was cbarged with stealing seven pigeons from Bell. Two of the pigeons were brought Into court and positively Identified by Bell. Shoop denied taking the pigeons and claimed they were bis, that he bad bought them from his brother In the spring of 1894. He sold eight pigeons to a Mr, Fisher, on whose premises they were afterward found.

The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, Tbe jury In tbe case of com. vs. Allfos Brofas returned a verdict of guillty of being a tramp.aleo building a fire wltbont consent of tbe owner-of tbe land. He was sentenced to six months In jail. He Impudently told SQrv't PERTINENT POLITICAL POINTS Local and State Politics Touched Upon Interesting Facts Regarding the Politicians.

Nosh W. Rouse has been the very efficient constable o' Fannett township for 14 years and tbe Democrats have very wisely determined that he shall be ebosen to preserve the peace of the township for tbe next three years. In this they will have the support of many Republicans. The Democrats of St. Thomas township have determined to win for themselves an old time victory and an unusually large number of them 128, in fact met at the primaries the other day to name the excellent ticket which is printed in another column.

When so much interest Is manifested in the primaries we may look far a Democratic majority Feb. 19 that will be near the 10 Omark. The people of tbe first district of Qulncy know a gocd official and, accordingly, will re-elect D. W. Thompson assessor.

They conld not have selected a better qualified man, Mr. Thompson is careful, Intelligent, Impartial, of excellent judgment and none of the very few appeals taken from bis valuation of property has ever been sustained. The Democrats of Mercersburg did not nominate a borough ticket or candidates for school directors in the independent school district. WITH THE POLICEMEN Notes Froua Police Headquarters and From Magistrates' Unices. George Marshall, who escaped from the Hagerstown fall Thursday afternoon, was recaptured by Deputy Sheriff Bruce Zallar and Constable Harvey Stouffar.

He was walking along tbe turnpike at State Line. He made no resistance, and was taken back to jail, where bis two companions In escape had been safely locked up previously. Among tbe cases likely to be tried In court this week is that in which a stranger who elves bis name as George Grone is charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses. He looks like a retired farmer about 6 years bid and has told a great many Improbable yarns about bis personality. Cbief of Police Kilccbbaum arrested him after be had obtained a revolver, cartridges, two-feet rule and large pocket-knife from VV.

Walker by representing himself as Daniel Eauffman, Fay-etteville. He Is not known hereabouts and it is not yet clear in what manner be obtained tbe Information which led him to try to Impersonate Mr, Eauflman, whose son had been a frequent purchaser at Walker's store. Mead the A-dvertisementelfew Today, The following new advertisements appear In this issue in the proper columns of the Spirit Receipts and Expenditures of Franklin County County Commissioners Fine Merchant Tailoring Rearlck Agricultural Implements Rush Glllan Master's 3S otlce Rodenhaver, Master Public Sale Joseph Wadle Extensive Sale of Horses, Joseph Horst DPubllc Sale of Personal Property unmira Public Sale Emma Selppel, Selp-pel, and George Bollinger, Admrs Poblic Sale Peter Brindlo Assignee's Sale Ludwlg, Assignee Public Sale Blair Extensive Public Sale Valentine Steck Costs Ton Nothing Sol'enberger February Leaders Hoke Appenzallar Carpet Bargains Sierer Tbe Great Band Leader Dr Greene Proof Is Positive LydiaPinkham. FROM THE PAST An Old Building Rased An Ancient Sword and iloverlet. Workmen are now engaged in tearing down the old irmBii house.

No. 229 South Main street. The building Is known to every one in Cbambersburg and it was one of the oldest, if not tbe oldest bouse in the town. It ceitainly stood longer than any otber building in tbe main residence portions. It was a log-weatberboarded structure and was erected over a hundred years ajo by George Flora, a cabinet-maker and undertaker.

From him it passed into tbe possession of bis son George. Frank Zir man, tbe old and widely-known auctioneer, purchased it when he moved in from tbe connty, and he resided in it nntil bis death several years ago. Mrs. B. L.

Maurer bought it from bis estate and not long ago sold It to Saml. B. Linlnger, who will build on tbe lot a bandsome brick resldenoe, similar to tbe home of F. C. Eaipar just south of it.

Until about six years ago there stood in front of the house a pump which was famous all over town and was used by people in a radius of two squares about it, many people even going a greater distance to obtain a drink of its at one time unex celled water. George W. Lesber, State Line, has In bis possession a Bword owned by his father, who died In 1893, over eighty years old. The sword was used by his father In his young days, when he was captain of a militia company wbo used flintlock muskets. Mr.

Lesber also has a coverlet In splendid state of preservation, tbat was made In 1836 for bis mother, whose malcTea name was Mary Bovey, who lived near Cbambersburg. Rev. Scheuck's Brother-in-law Injured and His Nephew Killed at Jersey City. Rev. R.

Scbenek left for Jersey City Saturday, having been summoned then by a telegram Informing him that bis brother-in-iaw and nepbew, Geo. W. Grant and Wm. A. Grant, bad been run over by a shifting engine In the freight yards.

The younger man, who was horribly mangled, died shortly after tbe accident and the life ot his father is despaired of. The men started to cross the track ahead of tbe locomotive, In an oblique direction, with their backs to the locomotive and so near it, tbe englneman says, tbat be could not stop it. Both of young Mr. Grant's legs were cut off and bis father's right arm was severed. The Work of the Firemen At the Woolen Mill Fire Greatly Appreciated.

D. E. Arpanzellar, manager and treasurer of tbe Cbambersburg woolen mill, has given to Chief Engineer Glbbs of tbe fire department a check for (60 to be equally divided among tbe six fire companies of town for their prompt and efficient service at tbe fire in "picker" room of tbe mill Friday afternoon, Jan. 4 Mr. Appenzellar elected tbls method of expressing the woolen mill company's appreciation of the work of the firemen, believing it wonld be tbe most acceptable to tbem.

Tbe generosity of the woolen mill management is greatly appreciated by the firemen. While always alert and eager to pnt forth every effort to save property without thought of any reward except the consciousness of duty well done, tbe firemen find exceeding pleasure In knowing that their labors are held of sncb account as to call forth such a bandsome donation to their treasuries. man ont. uoistein neia to cne reins ana emptied bis revolver at the men, while Policeman Block got behind a fence and opened fire with his shotgun, tbe two robbers getting bebind an ambuscade of trees. It was a lively battle for about ten minutes, during whloh the men behind the trees fired fifty shots at and he returned the compliment with nine loads of duck shot.

In the meantime the Harrisburg chief of police and several other offioers arrived with shotguns and got In tbe rear of the rcbberB, wbo saw that tbe game was up. Tbey shouted "We surrender," and dropped the revolvers, at the same time holding up their hands. Hall, after tbe officers bad him in charge became! unruly and tried to break away, wben Patrolman Stutzman bit blm with tbe butt end of a shot gun, knocking blm down. Hall is from near Upper Strasburg. He has an unsavory record.

He stole a borse some years ago, endeavored to sell it to Allen Mort, Fannettsburg, was arrested and jailed for the effsnce. Afterward be robbed Enter's store at Marion and was In jail here for that srlme when be escaped as told. He was ringleader in tbe iff air and cut from wood a number ot keys wblch would unlock the cell-doors in the jsll. Wben be got out be went in tbe direction of Strasburg and could bave been captured by Chief Erlech-bium if tbe latter bad been allowed to continue bis pursuit of Hall, Forney and sev eral others. Wells for a time lived In a but be bad built of railroad tiss near tbe bridge north of town on tbe B.

C. V. R. R. and narrowly escaped capture there by the policemen.

From daily Bnarr of yesterday. Cbief of Police Eriechbaum and Connty Detective Johnston returned yesterday evening from Harrisburg; where they bad gone, as told by tbe Sfibit yesterday, to identify two thieves and desperados captured there Saturday morning. Tbe men were wanted in Baltimore and Captain Freeburger of tbe detective force took tbem from Harrisburg to Baltimore before the Carlisle or Cbambersburg policemen reached the former plaoe. Tbe names of tbe two men captured are William Hall and Charles Johnson. Hall is, as told, from near Upper Strasburg and bas used as aliases, Charles Wells and John Love.

Johnson sometimes uses George Hall as an alias and nothing Is known of blm here. Hall confessed to recent robberies In Baltimore and various places in Maryland and in Carlisle, Mechanlcsburg and York county, tbls state. Many of bis escapades were told of by tbe Sfibit yesterday. He says tbat he served two terms of four years each in the penitentiary for borse stealing. For one of these thefts be was arrested by Robt.

Jones, now sheriff, In Fannettsburg. He afterward escaped from jail berei in August last, and then, December IS, broke out of tbe Westminster jail. Not long ago be was near Cbambersburg and.