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The lad was roughly handled at school on Friday afternoon by wbat is called bumping on the part of his playmates. He was hurt internally, and died from the injuries thus sustained. The Rev. Alfred Nevin, D. LL.

well knoan in Cbambersburg, is about to leaio Philadelphia, where he has resided for thirty-two years, and take up his abode in Lancaster, where he will devote himself to literary pursuits and, in particular, to the completion of his commentary of the New Testament. In speaking of Waynesboro extension, the Record says with truth The case was vigorously contested before the Court, and much credit is due J. R. Ruthrauff, attorney for the Borough, for the ability he displayed in the management of the case, as similar ef forts in past years proved failures. Visions of the approaching Christmas festivities and the weeks holiday are flitting throngh the brain of the average school boy, and instead of preparing himself for the examina tlon which will be held in a few months he is busy anticipating the good time; he will have when school closes from Christmas nbtil New Years Day.

Everyone now is thinking of a useful Christ mas present they might send to a distant friend or relative. This may seem a hard problem to solve by some, but it can be easily Bolved by the quick and ready thinker. We would suggest to all those that are puzzled, to send to that friend or relative the Public Opinion for one year. No better Christmas present could be thought of. Distress after eating, heartburn, sick bead-ache, and indigestion are cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla.

It also creates a good appetite. How the Opinion has Planned for a Rush Renew and Receive. There is always something to claim the attention of the public. If it Is not business enterprises it Is somethi ng else. Last month we had the all absorbing theme, politics, this month we have the holidays with the season of Christmas New Year.

At this season of the year more planning is done than at any other. What shall I give this and What shall I give that may be asked a good many times by the puzzled friend or parent, but not answered easily. It would seem a great thing if a newspaper would announce that it is going to give a present to every subscriber but that is just what we intend doing. We have several thousand subscribers, and to give every one of them a present would amount to considerable expense, but we have planned for a rush. We will present to every subscriber who pays up his subscription a band-some calendar, printed in colors, for the year 1889.

Renew and receive. OTHER BUSINESS REPORT OF GRAND JURY. The Grand Jury was discharged on Friday afternoon with the thanks of the Court. They reported that of the nineteen bills laid before them they had fouud eleven true bills aud ignored eight. They did not deem it necessary to visit the Almshouse, but they visited the jail and found it in good condition, except that the tramp department was not as clean as it ought to be, which was owing perhaps to the great number of those confined.

LUNACY CASES. Dr. P. Brough Montgomery, Linn Hart-ban Kh, Esq, and I. K.

Wunderlich, Esq I appointed a committee to inquire into the saiif ity of Frank Miller, au employee of the Tayt lor Works, reported that they had fonnd hiui insane. udge Rowe ordered his removal to the Asylum at Harrisburg. Miller is a drafts-man. He came here with his wife aud five children last spring. Two years ago he had a bad spell ot sickness from scarlet fever, which was followed with spinal affection, and later on impairment of bis miud, when he became violent and dangerous.

I A Jury appointed to inquire into the mental condition of Sarah Hammill, of GreencastleJ declared her a lunatic, and J. C. Spiel man was appointed a committee to have charge of hen funds. She is confined in the Insane Asylum at Warren, Pa. SECOND WEEK CASES DISPOSED OF.

Before proceeding with the murder case on Monday morning, the list of cases set down for second week was called over. The Nunnery suit, the case of Peters township School District vs. Hess, and the suit of the American Road Machine Company vs. Hamilton town ship, were continued. WAYNESBORO EXTENSION, Going back, the Grand Jury last week who had under consideration the extension of the borough limits of Waynesboro, made a favorable recommendation.

The petitioners, who were represented by J. R. Ruth rauff. Esq represented that it would add about $400,000 to the valuation of the town, the Frick Works alone, who favored the extension, making $250,000 of tbe increase. udge Rowe, on Monday, appointed N.

Bruce Martin auditor to adjust the liabilities between the respective districts affected by the extension of the Waynesboro Borough limits. In the case of the Commonwealth vs. James Calimer, surety of the peace, the defendant was held under bail for his appearance at February term of Court. Ramsey Barnes, Jno, Clark, William Reynolds and John Markey were discharged from the custody of the Sheriff, the Grand Jury having ignored the bills against them. BRIDGE AND ROAD VIEWS.

Messrs. W. S. Reed, Joseph Price and Jacob Pensinger, viewers, reported unfavorably for a bridge over the Antietam creek at Funks Fording. The same viewers reported favorably for a bridge at Antietam Junction.

Messrs. Wertz, Etter aud Dnffield, viewers, reported unfavorably for a public road from near Thomas blacksmith shop, Green township, to Shippensburg road. Messrs. J. W.

Kuhn, O. S. Brown aud G. H. Ruthrauff reported unfavorably for a public road leading from Greencastie turnpike to Hagerstown road.

An adverse report was also made for road in Antrim township running through lands of E. W. Fuss, J. A. Diehl, et al.

Messrs. H. E. Wertz, John E. Crawford and A.

W. Holland reported adverselyjfor a road from lands of B. R. George to M. and J.

Mc-Ferrens, in Guilford township, Jno. B. Kauffman, Lemuel Snively and Isaac Phillippy, viewers, reported in favor ot a pub-lie road from J. Deardorffs orchard on the Shady Grove road to near the residence of Solomon Sollenberger, on the Fayetteville and Funkstown road. A favorable report was also made for a road in Montgomery township, from residence of Thomas Daley to Highland School house.

GEO. W. LUDWIG, Jeweler and Optician Valley Spirit Building Public Square Chambersburg Pa. considered him a boy of low brained intelligence. Pierce Snyder was then called He is hard of hearing and very dull of comprehension He lived with his mother over in Maryland and was working for Manning when the murder occurred.

He never knew Fred Colhert until he saw him at Mannings house. One night before the killing he was going to sleep with Colbert, but saw that he had a knife beside tbe bed. He thought that Blake was going to kill him and he accordingly went down stairs and said that Blake was going to kill him. He said Manning was at the house when the killing took place, and hid nothing to do with if. Nor did he (Snviler) fire shot or strike a blow.

Jacob Manning was next called. It was at his bouse that tho straggle started. He knew that Blake had been in the Penitentiary, and that his wife was the wife of Colbert before. When Blake first came hack he came to his ho.use, ate dinner, staved a few hours, singing vulgar songs io the meantime. Blake then went to Bakers house.

Witness said that Blake told his wife before ho left, 13 years ago, that when he got back he would kill every one of the Smith breed. Witness then related the way iu which the murder was committed, and said that he had urged Baker to give himself up. Mary Manning, wife of Jacob Manning, then testified, saying that she married Fred Colbert 15 years ago. They first lived at Ha-verstowD, then moved to the Cove. While at the Cove he fell in love with his wifes sister and had a child by her.

He escaped arrest, and before going told Mrs. Manning, then his wife, that if ever he got back he woula kill every one ofrhe Smith breed. Tbe next witness called was Emanuel Baker, father of Baker, theaocused. The prisoner, he said, was born in 1862, just what month and day he could not tell. Witness now lived near Guitners school house.

He considered his son a boy of weak mind, as was shown by his actions. He was entirely different from his brothers. Mary Ann Colbert knew Baker from a child np. Considered him not a good minded boy or man. She is his cousin.

i Emannel Baker, the prisoner, then took the stand. He is a poor speaker and stutters. He could not tell when he went to the Cove, when he was married, or who married him. When Blake came back from the penitentiary in Virginia, the first place he went to was Manning' bouBe. He then went to Bakers, who was the time down at Henry Snyder's.

Baker came to his home and then saw Blake for tho first time in his life. His wife was the first to tell him of the threat Blake had made, and the crime he committed which compelled him leave the country. On Monday evening prev ious to the murder, Blake wanted me Baker) to go to Henry Snyder's. I declined. He then wanted me to go to the still house, and get on a spree.

I said Harvey I have stopped that kind of business. He always carried that knife in his hand and I knew that if I went with him and got drunk he would stab me and kill me. Blake returned to Manning's house and remained there. Colbert flourished his kDife, and pointed at me saying, you are the man I am after. Tbe three men then ad vanced towards Blake, Baker taking the gun which was behind the door.

Baker ordered him out of the house three or four times but without avail. Baker then fired after Blake was out of the house. Blake ran and Bald, I escape, I'll come back and kill every head in the house. Baker then thought that if he did not pursue he might be killed by Blake, if he got back. He dropped the gun, breaking it, but took the stock with him.

Baker shot seven loads out of his revolver at Blake. When at the cornfield Blake turned on Baker with drawn knife, and a struggle ensued Baker got loose from Blakes grip, but not until he was scratched by the knife under tbe right eye. Baker then retreated bnt Blake pursued. Baker picked up a small club and struck Blake. This he said was not heavy enough and he picked up the gun stock and felled Blake to the ground.

Baker then went hack to the house, and ten minutes afterwards accompanied by Manning, proceeded to Squire Phenicie to give himself up. This closed the evidence in the case. On Thursday night Hon. C. M.

Duncan made the opening speech for the Commonwealth, followed on Friday morning by Alex. Stewart, and O. C. Bowers, for the defend ant, when District Attorney Zacharias made the closing speech for the Commonwealth. As previously stated, the case was given to the jury in the afternoon, who retnrned a verdict of murder in the second degree, tbe Banie even log.

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THOMAS WELSH CHARGED WITH THE KILLING OF DIGGS LITTLE, NEXT ON TRIAL. The circumstances of this case briefly stated are that Ida Bricker a white girl had lived with Geo. Hunter, a colored man known as Diggs Little, for a year or more. In tbe latter part of August last, Thomas Welsh, a cowboy who was brought here by Mr. James Sharpe, a horse dealer, with a lot of horses, from Miles City.

Montana, commenced to pay attentions to Ida. This arousod the jealously of Diggs Little, and the girl left his house. Little made trequent threats of what he would do with the Cow-boy, and meeting Welsh and Ida while out walking on Saturday evening, Sept. 22, at the Arcade, on Water street, an altercation took place, resulting in the shooting of Little, from the effects of which he died on the following Tuesday morning. The Coroners inquest found a verdict that the deceased had come to his death from a gun shot wound in the pelvis, said wound being inflicted by Thomas Welsh, and that Ida Bricker was an accessory before the fact.

In this case the defeuae also consented to a trial by a jury selected for this weeks Court, and elsh, who hail been indicted along with Ida Bricker for the killing of Diggs Little on the night of tbe 22d of September, selected to be tried alone. Thejury chosen was as follows: L. Raff, farmer, Peters Augustus Smith, mechanic, Chambersburg D. W. Jacobs, carpenter, Waynesboro; John Linn, Cham beraburg Henry G.

Bonebrake, grocer, Waynesboro George H. Cook, agent, Antrim; Adam Miller, farmer, Antrim David Miller, hotel-keeper, Washington Geo. W. Me Cleary, clerk. Quincy Samuel Vanscyoc, mason, Fannett; William Walbnrn, farmer, Guilford T.

P. Foreman, cabinet maker, Chambersburg. THE TESTIMONY. Chief of Police Kriechbaum was the first witness called, and detailed what occurred at Police headquarters after the prisoners arrest. Welsh said he was not going to let him (Diggs Little) beat him that he shot, him in the legs and did not thlDk he was badly hurt.

WelBh surrendered himself. Thomas Smith testified that he heard Ida Bricker say to Little, as she and Welsh passed his door, Go away, Diggs, and leave me aione. Diggs said Thomas Welsh, youve got my wife, and Im going to sue you. He also heard Welsh twice tell Little to stand back before he heard the report of the pistol Diggs was on his neighbors door step a half an hour before. Mrs Lucinda Smith corroborated the testimony of Thomas Smith.

Mrs. Mary Berry testified that Diggs sat on her steps about five minutes. This was about 7 oclock. Welsh and Ida Bricker were walking North on Water st. The girl was crying and Welsh told her not to cry about such a small matter.

Mrs. Susan Dixon residing in the neighborhood of the shooting, said she heard some one holler and the report of a revolver. Mrs. Emma Seipple, residing opposite the scene of the occurrence, heard some one command, Stand back Stand back and then the report of a revolver. Going to the door she heard Diggs cry, Oh my Im shot! Welsh and Ida Bricker were there.

Mary E. Karper, aunt of Ida Bricker, testified that on the evening of tbe shooting they, Welsh, Bricker and herseif were sitting on the porch. Ida said, Tom, come ou lets take a walk. They then went away and I sat still. I didnt see anything more of them after that.

I heard the report of a revolver. On cross-examination witness said Ida came to my home the Tuesday of that week. She had been living with Little for about two years. During that time I did not go to see her. That Tuesday evening Diggs came to see Ida at my house.

Dr. Divilbilss testified to his medical attentions. Had Little removed from Mrs. Nelsons to Little's house. Found that the ballet had entered the body about four iuches below the naple.

Did not probe because there was an exit wound. Chief of Police Kriechbaum testified, upon being recalled, to the dying statement of Little, given to Coroner Montgomery and himself. Coroner Montgomery testified to the same effect, the statement being shown and identified by each witness. THE DYING STATEMENT OF LITTLE READ TO THE JURY. Thinking that I am about to die I give the following testimony.

This evening, September 22, 1888, Thomas Welsh was at my house I was sitting on the bridge. I went up town and met the man and Ida Bricker, with whom I had been living. I met them on Water St. her to one side and had a talk with her. I left her and went toward Welsh.

Welsh had his revolver in his hand already cocked. I told him I would have him arrested for carrying a revolver. The woman, Ida Bricker, then told the cowboy, Welsh, to shoot me and in a few minutes afterwards he shot. I was aboil ten feet from him at the time. I had not put a hand on him during the whole affair.

I had warned him several times to keep away from my house. Welsh told me the other day he would shoot me but I was not afraid of him and told him on this occasion that I could knock him down quicker than he could wink his eye fully believe Welsh intended to kill me when he shot me this evening. This statement was taken by Coroner Montgomery and witnessed by Dr. H. C.

Divilbiss and Chief of Police Kriechbaum. The reading of the last clause was omitted as exceptions were taken thereto and sustained Coroner Montgomery further testified that Little was a strong, well built man, 5 feet 10)4 inches high, and weighed, he supposed, 175 rounds. The gun shot wound was 4)4 inches idow the naple, on the medium lino. The bullet went clean through him, striking no bones Little had many scalp and flesh wounds, ail old ones, not inflicted by Welsh. Mrs Amanda Bri mother of Ida Brick-er, testified to the watch Diggs Little kept upon her house and bis frequent visits thereto after Ida had returned home.

He also made threats upon the Cowboy, and demanded if he was there that he be told to come out. Little also had others on the watch of tbe house. The defeuse was then opened and a great many witnesses were called to prove the desperate character of Diggs Little. Charles Hosperhorn testified that on the Saturday night preceding the shooting he accom janied Diggs on a hunt for Welsh and Ida Bricker. Diggs had a revolver 10 inches loug He afterwards told Welsh of this bunt, for him Tames Carter testified that he saw Welsh at Diggs request and told him that Diggs was not very Bafe.

Wm. Lovett testified that Diggs on the previous Wednesday to shooting, had told him there was nothing much the matter between him and Tom, but that he was going to kill the cowboy the first chance he got. He told Welsh of this threat tbe next day. Charles Byers testified that he beard Diggs say he would kill the cowboy before he left town. Testimony of a similar character was given bv Charles Walterlck, Ferd.

Berry, John Pugh and others. The girl herself was then called to tbe stand. She said she kept house for Diggs Little three years, and left him on the Tuesday before the shooting. Tom came to see her anil Diggs got jealous and quarreled. When they met on tbe Saturday evening of tho BhootiDg Diggs caught her by the arm and asked her if she was mar-' ried to Tom.

She replied that it was nothing to him if she was. Then he made a break for Tom who twice told him to stand back before he fired. Slio says she did not tell Welsh to shoot. He (Welsh) did not have time to get away. Welsh, the cowboy, next took the stand and testified to the way he became acquainted with the girl.

He met her one night three weeks before tbe shooting aud from that tijnc was intimate with her. A great many had told him of the threats Diggs had made. Welsh at first paid no attention to these as Diggs had invited him to his house. In telling of tbe shooting he retreated and warned Diggs to stand back He did not shoot until Diggs sprang at him. was dark aud he shot low as he thought, not wanting to kill him.

James Sharpe, the cowboy's employer, testified that he was a peaceable, truthful boy. He never saw him drink or under the influence of liquor. To prove the dangerous character of the murdered man the defense called J. R. Kriechbaum, Tench McDowell, Charles Croft, C.

Jordon, Geo. ZulUnger, Frank Vanderau, H. Gelir, Augs. Duncan, C. C.

Foltz, Jacob Smith, W. II. Sellers, James Aughiuhaiigli, L. B. Kurtz, Dr.

P. li. Montgomery, leter MoFerren, William Vanderau. The case was given to the jury at noon yesterday after speeches bv O. C.

Bowers, Esq. and District Attorney Zacharias. The jury had no difficulty in arriving at a conclusion, the first ballot being unanimous fur acquittal, and they came into Court while a jury was lieing empanelled for the trial of Bricker, the verdict being not guilty. At this there was some applause. The prisoner was at once discharged.

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MURDER MD OTHER TRIALS. TESTIMONY IN THE CASES. Only One Conviction Raker Found Gnilty of Murder In the Second Degree Other Court Business Disposed of. THE CHARGE OF THE COURT IN THE BAKER CASK. When wewent to press last Friday noon, the case of Emannel Baker, who was one of the parties charged with the murder of Harvey Blake alias Colbert, was about to be given to thejury.

Judge Rowes charge to the jury was commenced at half past one oclock and occupied almost if not quite an hour The Judge took some time in explaining the law which a as made so plain that the dullest comprehension could grasp it. It was an im partial charge delivered in udge Rowes most able manner. Never before did his Honor appear to better advautage, as his words resounded over the death-like stillness which pervaded the Court room. The prisoner at the bar nervously sat by his counsel, every now and then turning an appealing look to the Judge anil then thejury, but never once to the audience. He seemed to be aware of the fuct that the audience was not in sympathy with him.

A VERDICT OF MURDF.lt IN THE SECOND DECREE. I The jury went out a little before 4 oclock, aud returned with a verdict of murder in the second degree, about half past 8 oclock the same evening. Marti L. Hammond was chosen foreman. It is said that when the jury went out the first ballot stood three for murder in the first degree, one for voluntary manslaughter, one blank and seven for murder in tbe second degree.

A large number of ballots were taken aud at one time there were four for murder in the first degree. They finally agreed upon tbe above verdict. HOW IT WAS RECEIVED BY BAKER. The best pleased man was of course he prisoner, who expressed in looks and words his satisfaction. He said he was very glad the verdict was not in the first degree and fully expected it would he so.

He was perfectly satisfied with going to the penitentiary ten or a dozen years in preference to stretchmg hemp. He thought they were going to hang him, and indeed, indeed be did not want to be hung. The verdict of the jury did not fall with any satisfaction upon the audience, but it was no doubt found the best considering tbe evident weakness of tbe prisoners mind, and tbe way be had been influenced by Manning. As stated last week tbe aim of the defenoe was to show that Baker was of weak mind, and In this they succeeded. EVIDENCE IN THE BAKER CASE.

As promised last week we herewith give a synopsis of the evidence in the Baker case which was commenced on Tuesday morning at 9 oclock. Some difficulty was experienced in securing a jury but it was finally obtained. The prisoner was arraigned for murder and voluntary manslaughter. District Attorney Zacharias opened the case to thejury iu a brief history of the murder which ocourred on tbe evening of the 21st of August, the victim being a man named Harvey Blake alias James Colbert. The District Attorney said he wanted a verdict of murder in the first degree, and he desired tbe jury as the case proceeded to give it their most oareful attention.

VERSION OF THE MURDER AS GIVEN TO MAGISTRATE JOSEPH PHENICIE. Magistrate Joseph Phenlcle was the first witness called. He said that on the morning of the 22nd of August, about 2 oclock, he was called from bed by Manning and Baker. They went to his office, where all the incidents connected with the murder were related. Manning said to tbe Squire, Here is a man who wants to give himself up, meaning Baker.

As Raker stuttered so badly, Manning told the story, Blake alias Colbert appeared at Mannings house on the previous Wednesday, stayed there two nights, left on Friday morning and returned Saturday evening. He asked Baker to go with him to Henry Snyders. Baker declined. He then asked him to go to Keefers distillery, also receiving a refusal, when Blake became angry and said he would kill every head of them. On Tuesday evening, Blake returned carrying a large club in his hand which he placed dkit-side the kitchen door.

He then sat down in the kitchen where he indulged in obscenity and sang vulgar songs. Manning, at bed-time, asked his wife if the beds were ready for the men, and upon being answered In the affirmative, Blake was asked to go to bed He said he would if 1ierce Snyder would sleep with him, but Snyder would not. After some conversation Blake went np stairs, but shortly returned to tbe kitchen and put on his shoes, saying he would stay in the kitchen all night. Manning again told him to go to bed and that be would not be harmed. Blake then got up with a kuife which he flourished in his hand, aud standing at the door which led from the kitchen to another room, swore that he would not leave tbe kitchen, that he had as much right there as any and that he would kill every head of them.

The three men then went towards Blake when he stepped back into the kitchen. Baker reached behind the door for a gun and followed Blake into the kitchen and thence to the porch. Blake picked up his club as he went out. Baker then fired at Blake from the door, wheu the latter halloed and ran towards the hog pen. Baker threw down the gun and followed firing six Bhots from a revolver.

Blake oontinued his retreat through tbe corn patch. Baker after him with Fierce Snyder some distance behind. Manning called on them to stop as he was out of the house, and then started after them. A scuffle took placo between Baker and Blake within 60 or 100 yards of where the killing took place. Snyder was at or near the place where the murder was committed.

Manning asked Baker what he bad done with Colbert, when he answered I killed the of hell not get to kill me now. He said he had killed him with a club. When Blake left the Manning house on Sunday morning be said he would have his wife or kill every d-1 head in tbe house. When Blake Btepped out of the house on the fatal Tnesday night with club in hand he declared be would kill them. Blake after being shot said, If I escape I'll come back and kill every head of you.

Justice Phenicie then told of tbe inquest he held the next day. Blakes body, be said, was found within four feet of the brush fence about 350 yards from the house. The bead was nearest the fence. The body was lying on its bark with arms outstretched. There were cuts across the top of his head, across forehead, and on back of head.

Tbe forehead was crushed as were the cheek aud jaw bones, and the teeth were in the dead man's throat. There was a large cut and a smaller one over the neck and throat. The back part of the head was burled in the ground nearly to the ears. A pocket-knife lay four inches from bis left hand. At the place where the body lay a club was found.

On stripping the body it was ascertained that he had been shot in the rear, thirty-two shot having entered his legs below the buttocks At the inquest Manning made about the same statement as at Justioe Phenlcie's office. One important piece of his testimony was that we came back together. A juror of the inquest wauted to know who he meant by we, whereupon Manning denied that he bad Bald "we, and declared he had said Buker. Magistrate Phenicie was kept on the staud all morniDg, and was not a little harassed by the lawyers. Baker and Manning bad said to the Magistrate that Colbert had just returned from Virginia where he had served a term in the penitentiary for killing another man.

Colbert wanted his (now Bakers) wife back at all bazzards, and this was the cause which led up to tbe commission of the murder. Constable Zimmerman was the next witness called. He it was who brought Baker to jail. On the way Baker did not seem exoited or realize the enormity of tbe crime. The next witness called was Rush Brewer, who was followed by John Heiser, one of the Jnrors at the inquest.

He was followed by John Pittman, and Jos. Fritz, who testified that some time after the killing they had vis ited the place where Colbert was killed anil fouud the guard of the gun. It together with the other implements used in tbe murder were shown to the jury. Henry Gwtun, Henry Snyder, Daniel Lucas, Stephen Pheulcie, and Constable II. C.

Wolfe, of Meroersburg, testified but their testimony did not bring out any new facts. Coroner Montgomery was next called to the stand, and he gave a description of the wounds. He said that death was caused by concussion of tho brain. A small bone of the face had penetrated the brain. Blakes face was smashed to a jelly, and tbe Coroner said that this alone would have caused death.

24 shot bad penetVaed tbe right leg and 8 tbe left. The teeth bad been knocked out the upper anil lower jawbones were broken a gash 3)4 inches long was found below the left eye a gah below the chin of 4)4 inches in length, and a deep cut on the top of the head over the brain. Blakes head had been beaten into tbe ground to the ears, or 3)4 inches. The gun shot wounds were not sufficient to cause death. The place where the body lay after the killing was in a small, ravine, a few feet below the hedge, which is the line between Pennsylvania and Maryland.

This was 350 yards from the house. Blakes body was interred iu a private graveyard belonging to Mrs. Smith, Baker's wife's mother, nearby. On Thursday morning the testimony for the Commonwealth closed, and witnesses for the defendant were called, after the opening of his side by Alex. Stewart, Esq who among other things said they would prove that Baker was of weak intellect.

The first witness for the defendant was Jos. Fritz. He testified that he knew Blake for 12 years and considered him a bad citizen. He was always quarreling with his neighbors. Abraham Yeakle, proprietor of the mill in Warren township, testified that he knew tho parties well, and regarded Blake as a dangerous and violent man.

He thought Baker a man of unsound mind. J. C. McCullough, also testified that he knew the parties and considered Baker of unsound mind. Mrs.

Dr. John L. Blair, testified that Bhe had taught school in Maryland in 1809, anil that Baker attended her school. He was very different from the other scholars, and from his actions he showed that his miod was unsound. He was a very dull boy.

Mrs. Leuia Bricker, also a teacher of Baker in 69 and 70, testified as to his unsoundness of miud. He was easily led astray by other boys. Dr. John L.

Blair testified that he knew Ba- ker since he was a boy 17 years old. Always of of O. F. OHAMBRRSBURG, PA. DEO.

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Croft, mile west of Cliambersburg. S. J. Baler, auct. Feb.

19 Large sale by A. S. Helntzelman, miles south of Cbambersburg, at Guilford Springs. W. Bender, auct.

Feb. 20. Extensive sale by John B. Eberly, near St. Thomas.

Walk Brandt, aucts. Feb 20. Large sale by John Sollenberger, near Rocky Spring. D. Martin, anct.

Feb. 21. Large sale by Da vld Heckman, 4 miles N. W. of cbamoersbnrg.on the farm of John Ploughs heirs.

J. Hafer, auct. Feb. 21. Large sale by G.

Walker, near Eden ville. Walk A Brandt, aucts. Feb. 22. Large sale by Ezra Atman, 2 miles North ot Upton, on the Peter Morgal farm m.

Bender, anct. Feb. 23. 6ale by David Eberaole, one-ball mile north ot Cbambersburg. S.

J. Hafer, auct. Feb. 25. Large sale by W.S.

McDowell, 2 miles east Of Ft. London. Levi Brandt, auct. Feb. 26.

Sale ot personal property by George H. Lehman, on the Conococlieagne creek, two miles north of Cbambersburg. Jere. D. Walk, auct, Feb.

26. Extensive sale ot personal property by Wm. Seibert, admr. Henry Philips, deceased Ira Brlndle and Levi Brandt, aucts. Feb.

27. Large sale by Henry J. Baer, on the road leading from Shady Grove to Fayetteville, near Hades church. John W. Singer, auct.

Feb. 27. Extensive sale by Frances F. A. and 8 J.

Kleffer, administrators of Abraham KlefTer, of 8., at Rockdale farm, Peters twp. Walk A Brandt, aucts. Feb. 23. Sale by J.

and Russell Kuhn, near Up- ton. Levi Brandt, auct. Feb. 23 Large sale by Andrew G. Henry, mile east of New Guilford, on the Dull farm m.

Bender, anct. Mar. 1. Large sale by John M. Wolff, on the Stephen Huber farm, near Salem church.

D. H. Martin, auct. Mar. 2.

Extensive gale by Abram M.Wingerd, mile south ot New Franklin. Wm. Bender, auct. Mar. 4.

Extensive sale by Arthur Taylor, on the road leading from Browns Mills to New Franklin, 2 miles noitb-east ot the former. John W. Singer, auct. Mar 5. large sale by Frederick C.

Strlte, near Wharf Mills. John W. Singer, anct. Mar. 5.

Extensive sale by Isaiah Martin, 2 miles south-west ot Upton, on Welsh Run road. Wm. Bender, auct. Mar. 6.

Extensive sale by Joseph Middonr, 2 miles south of New Franklin. Wm. Bender, anct. Mar. 7.

Large sale by Geo. A. Shall, 2 miles west of Chambersbarg, on the Pittsburg pike. Wm. Bender, anct.

Mar. T. Large sale by Daniel Hartman, 1 mile mile north ot Browns Mills, on tbe Spessard farm. John W. Singer, auct.

Mar. 8. Large sale by J. Krlner, 2 miles west of Williamson. -Levi Brandt, auct.

Mar. 8. Extensive sale by John Sutler, about 1 mile from Five Forks. J. W.

Singer, auct. Mar. 15. Large sale by Daniel Stontfer, ot 3 miles north-west ot Chambersbarg, on the Rocky Spring road. m.

Bender, auct. OUR HOLIDAY OFFERS. 1. The Opinion will be sent to new subscribers from now until the 1st flay of January, 1890, for $1.50 in advance. 2.

All subscribers in arrears who pay up to date and one year in advance, will be given credit to 1 1890. Now is the time to avail yourself of reduced rates. No premiums will be offered this winter. By The Way. Luscious oysters.

Tbs year is closing np. Get one of our calendars. Christmas less than two weeks. Get your New Year resolutions ready. The Harrisburg Independent has entered its teens.

Gypsies were encamped at Cove Gap this week. There is a great demand for houses to rent next year. Next week we shall have the shortest days of the year. Work has already been commenced on Christmas presents. A pension has been granted to Wm.

A. Aula, of Clay Lick. A cinder path has been laid in the alley back of tbe Court House. The C. V.

R. R. employee received their pay for November on Monday. Learn prices at the Opinion office before placing your orders for job work. If you have anything you desire the public to know about, advertise in tbe Opinion.

Tbe evenings are getting decidedly lengthy. Good books and newspapers are now in order. Our Upton correspondent reports a boom in real estate in that section. See real estate sales. Our Marion correspondent gives the full particulars of the clover-seed stealing in that vicinity.

If you have real estate or personal property to sell this fall, first call and learn prices at this office. The stores of Chambersbarg never before presented a better appearance in advance of the holidays. Five hams were stolen from the premises of Samuel Miller, of Montgomery township, one night last week. The teachers Institute of Cumberland county will meet at Carlisle next week, commencing on Monday, tbe 17th. Do yon want a handsome calendar for 1889 Pay np your subscription and you will get one from this office free of charge.

A Fulton county man last week made a sausage forty yards long, in a single casing, and which contained three gallons of meat. Poet-office Inspector Thomas failed on Fri day to secure new rooms for the post-office. He is waiting on bids from certain parties yet to report. Before you read another Hue look at the red tag on this paper aud see if you are paid up. If not do so, aud receive a handsome calendar for 1889.

Mr. Harry R. Clippinger, of the vicinity of Lnrgan, had the index finger of his right band almost severed the other day while operating a sausage grinder. Mr. T.

W. Lesber, who had been on a visit ofseveral weeks to his father, near MerceTS-burg, returned to his home at Springfield, Ohio, on Monday. Mrs. Peter Bnrkholder, the mother of Mr Levi Burkholder, mail agent on the South Penn Branch, died at her home in Fort Loudon on Sunday, Dec. 2, 1888.

They say Bigelow Is suing Bettie and the Baby for half of their gift money, but the baby dont care a son, so long as it can get plenty of Dr. Bails Coagh Syrup. Letter carriers Norton Sonnick and Dockter, having served over a year, have been promoted from third to second class carriers, which allows them an increase of of $200 each salary or $850 per year Miss Georgie Wilhelm, daughter of John Wilhelm, Esq of Greencastie, was married last week in San Francisco, while on a 'visit there, to Mr. Houseworth, formerly of Martinsburg, W. Va.

'The Post-office at Browns Mills has been removed to Kanfman's Station, where the genial A. S. Stover as Postmaster will dispense Uncle Sams mail matter. A new post-office is spoken of for Clay Hill. Jeremiah and' Annie Myers, son and daughter of Mr.

Chris'ian Myers, of near Green village, returned home on Monday, after a two weeks visit to friends iu Upton, Welsh Run and Lemaster, which they greatly enjoyed. Tbe Carlisle Volunteer says Mr. W. A. Hoff er, formerly of the freight office at the Gettysburg unction, has accepted of a position at the freight office at HagerstowD, and W.

S. Smith, of London, Franklin connty, has succeeded Mr. Hoffer. Public Opinion is the favorite weekly newspaper In Franklin county. Its circulation extends to nearly every hamlet in the county, hich fact should be noted by the advertiser who desires to let the people know wbat be has to selL Tbe large State Normal School building at Lock Haven, was burned on Sunday afternoon.

Tbe building cost $150,000. The attendance of students was about 200, many of whom lost their clothing, books and other valuables. No lives were lost. The Greeneastle Press says Mr. Albert C.

Winger, formerly of Clay lick, baa established himself on 160 acres of good Colorado land, having erected farm buildings and enclosed tbe farm. He says he is enjoying good health even if not making money rapidly. Tbe widow of Charles Bitner, late baggage master on the Cumberland Valley railroad, has received from the Mutual Aid Association composed of employes of that Company, the sum of $340. Mrs. Bitner and family, as previously stated, now reside in Cbambersburg.

The harsh, drastic purgatives, once deemed so indispensable, have given place to milder and more skilfully prepared laxatives hence the great and growing demand for Ayers Pills. Physicians everywhere recommend them for costiveness, indigestion, and liver complaints. Hays Lindsay, the 13 years oid son of Edward Thompson, died on Sunday, after a pain a OF- CHAMBERSBURG, PA. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Boys Clothihol are prepared io show a very large and nandsome stock of Boys Wear.

BOYS OVERCOATS. We are showing the largest and cheapest line of Boyb Overcoats in this Valley. MENS SUITS AND OVERCOATS. We are going to lead in Lov Prices and ask all buyers of ready-made clothing to examine stock before purchasing elsewhere. A.

J. WHITE S0K wm ML Last Evening at Rosedale Opera Ho use The musical and literary entertainment giv en at Rosedale Opera House last evening, un der the auspices of C. V. Council Royal Arcanum, was a recherche affair. The audieuce was one of tbe largest and mast refined that has graced an entertainment in Cbambersburg for many a day.

We have not space this this morning to speak at length of the musical treat afforded on this occasion by home talent. All in all that part of the programme, in which about thirty voices srere employed, was well rendered, reflecting the highest credit upon Prof. E. C. King, Musical Director, and Miss Marne Eyster, assisted by Mrs Alice McNulty Milleisen, pianists.

To select any one of the soloists for special mention, where all did so well, might be regarded as unfair to the rest, yet we may tie pardoned for giving expression to the high inede of praise due Misses Buffington, Nead, Barnett Snyderand Irnbrie Tor the charming manner In which they acquitted themselves. Miss Lillian Burkhart enraptured the audience by the matchless manner in hich she performed her part of the program as the elocutionist of tbe occasion. Her selections were chosen from tragedy, comedy and sereo comedy, in all of which she exhibited remarkable power. Miss Burkhart is a Jewess by birth, and possesses the ardent enthusiasm and strength of character which has ever marked the Hebrew race. She is not only a graduate of the Curry School of Elocution and Dramatic Culture at Pittsbnrg, but holds two diplomas from the institution by reason of her proficiency in her art.

She is at present tbe teacher of elocution at Defiance, Ohio, where she devotes a portion of her time each year. Miss Burkhart has a voice of marvelous power, and her every movement on the stage is graceful and impressive. She stands amongst the foremost of Elocutionists in the United States, and mast win admirers and friends wherever she appears before the American people. Persoual Mention. Messrs.

Keefer and Kreps have made choice of excellent seats on the floor of the House. They are Nos. 64 and 65, and centrally located. We are sorry to hear of the severe illness of Mr. BeD.

F. Barr, of the vicinity of Shady Grove. Mr. C. M.

Foltz, we regret to learn, is also lying seriously ill at the home of his mother in Waynesboro, with little hope of bis recovery If is said that Charles F. Mayer will succeed Mr. Spencer as President of the B. and O. R.

R. This would place the Garrett interests again in control. The Reformed church of Mechanicsburg, of which Rev. W. I.

Stewart, well known in Cbambersburg, is pastor, has decided to get a new pipe organ of the King make, to cost $1,150. Col. T. J. Grimeaon, of Philadelphia, was in Chambersborg over night.

He took in the Royal Arcanum entertainment. Mr. J. W. Craig returned on Sunday from his business and pleasure trip to Western cities, included in which were Indianapolis, Chicago and St.

Louis. In the first named city he spent a very agreeable half hour with President-elect Harrison, in company wiLh Dr. Newcomer, and while in St. Louis visited bis daughter, Mrs. Dr.

Jones, where Mrs. Craig has been on visit for some time. The New Schedule, Under the new schedule which takes effect on the C. Y. R.

on 8unday, December 16th, trains will leave Cbambersburg for Harrisburg at 7:00 and 8:30 a. and 12.53, 4:56 and 10.45 p. Trains for Hagerstown leave at 6 24, and 9.50 a. m. and 1:40 and 5.45 p.

m. The train leaving here for Harrisburg at 6:00 a. m. will be abandoned, or rather run only from Carlisle, and tbe traiu now arriving here from Harrisburg at 7.45 will run only as far as Carlisle. On the South Penn, trains leave Chambers-burg for Richmond at 9:50 a.

m. and 4.15 p. m. Arriving from Richmond at 8:20 and 4.30 p. m.

Mont Alto trains depart from Chainliersburg for Waynesboro at 9.30 a. m. and 1:00 and ".50 p. m. Arriving from Waynesboro at 8 30 5:10 p.

m. and 7:45 p. m. The train leaving Cbambersburg at 8 30 a. connects at Harrisburg with Atlautio Express due at Philadelphia at 1:25 p.

mak-ng the run from Cbambersburg to Philadelphia in a little less than five hours. On Bnnday, trains will arrive herefrom Harrisburg at 6,21 a. in. and 1:38 giving us the Sunday papers four hours earlier. Trains for Harrisburg on Sunday will leave at 12:53 and 10.45 m.

Real Estate Sales. Martha B. Hoover has purchased the property of Henry C. Hollar, in Lnrgan township, for $975, and has disposed of 7 acres of timber land for $70. Mr.

P. M. Shoemaker has purchased the timber of seven acres from Mr. Christian Har-gierode and seven acres from Mr. J.

B. Horner, agent for the Bittner estate. Our Upton Correspondent writes that there has been a regular boom real estate in and aronnd that section. David M. Stoner ispos-ed of his 3 tracts of laud, 2 improved and one of timber, his farm toJ.W.

Kuhn for $2600, bis private dwelling to Annie M. Sites for $700 and his timber land to Geo. Holland for $100, Annie Sites an improved trart of 1 acres for $600 to Geo. Holland. David Gardner sold his property to Mr.

Kissel for $875, and T. Lesh-er bought the old Tavern Stand in Upton for I $950. Mr. Stoner intends going west in the Spring. Tbe property on Franklin known as the old Childrens Home, and owned by J.

C. Cased, was Bold by Trimmers real estate agency to D. K. Appenzellar, for $1,000. Miss Emma Ludwig has disposed of her residence on Queen street to Mrs.

Ann Kiuter, of Millers town, for $4,000. Result of a Horse and Bovine Trade, Messrs. John Mealmau, Geo. and Wm. Reed, of Horse Valley, became involved in a trouble a week or two ago which is to be decided in the Courts.

Mealmau had traded a bull for a horse with Andrew Fraker, and repenting of his bargain, with the two Reeds, returned aud took the bovine away from the premises of Fraker under the protest of that gentliman, who thereupon had them arrested. They were committed to jail by Justice Haulman. Yesterday they were released on their own recognizances. They claim that the horse was sick at the time of tbe trade but was insured to get well, and that the animal bad since died. Thieves at Market.

Mr. B. F. Strike, who resides on the Warm Spring road, had a bag of corn in tbe ears and bag of potatoes stolen from his wagon just after he arrived at Market on Saturday morning. The corn and potatoes were taken while he was away from his wagon for a short interval.

A bag of corn was also taken from the wagon of Levi Sollenberger, at the same time, and a lap roue was stolen from A. R. Hoover. It was not daylight, and the parties who committed the theft were no doubt watching their opportunity. Where to Get Fur Caps.

Our Fur Caps for $1.00, Mens and Boys, is the best thing in the fur cap line you will see for that money. Cla Hbnninoeb. Large Porkers. Col. S.

K. Lehman, of Upper Strasburg, killed two of the largest porkers on Tuesday last that have yet been slaughtered this year, the aggregate weight being 971 lbs. A Mother Charged with Living with a Man Not Her Husband. Tbe Harrisburg Telegraph says a man and woman are languishing in tbe county jail, where they will have time to cogitate upon the uncertainties of things terrestrial. Nearly three years ago Mrs.

Catharine Weyanc came to this oity with her family from Greencastie, and started a boarding house on Hay avenue. Subsequently she moved to Sayford avenue Shortly after coming to Harrisburg, according to tbe womans story, her husband left her and has not since shown his face. About this time John Clapsaddle, an employee of J. S. Sible who had previously come to Harrisburg, began boarding with Mrs.

Weyant. He bad left wife and children in Greencastie. It was charged that Clapsaddle and Mrs. Weyeant bad eloped from Greencastie, but this is denied by tbe woman, who asserts that the prosecution is the outgrowth of spite on the part of het wayward daughter, aged about 15 years. The latter was receutiy locked in the house by her mother to prevent her joining bad companions, and then tbe girl brought charges of adultery against her mother and Clapsaddle.

Ringer Henneberger. Married, by Rev. C. Oort, at the Reformed church parsonage, In Greencastie, Deo, 12th, 1888, Mr. Wm.

O. Ringer, just rerarned ftom the Far West, to Miss Mollle Henna berger, just returned from Illinois. Mr. Rtng-er made a suroessful tour through Washington and Dakota Territories during the past year, but could not forget the true hearted girl that he left behind him. We wish the voung couple great happiness and prosperity in the matrimonial state besides congratulating them on their safe return to their old home.

Skip this, Unless it Hits Yon. Before reading another line in this paper turn to the first page, examine tbe address tab to be found there and see how your account stands. If you have paid up, this notice will not interest you, but if you owe us for one or more years we desire to call your attention to rhe fact that it requires cold cash to run a newspaper and we want you to pay up. The names of a number of subscribers outside and inside tbe county will be dropped and their accounts collected if not paid by the 1st of January. Williams NewPhotograph Gallery Now Open, Whites new building, 3d floor.

Entrance next door to Opinion office, Public Square, Chambersburg, Pa. Four fine first-class card Photographs for 25 or 10 for 50 cents. Fine Cabinets, half dozen, one dollar. Family groups large cards, equally low in price. These low prices for a short time only.

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His nines are the purest, aud lor 75 cents per quart, Sou can rely upon any article advertised by lax Klein, SI Fedoral street, Allegheny. -Send lor price list. We ship goods, neatly paoked, anywhere. novl6-ly. Mason Hanilim and Estey Organs and Pianos cheap for cosh.

Easy Payments, or rented as low as 50 per month. Also the White, king of ail. Sewing Machines, The White is the Best Machine on the niaiket. A trial will convince yon ot this fact. Machine and Organs given on trial.

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May- Hll Arch Pa. iso at once, no op-' Thousands cured. (oct20-ly er, eratlon or business delay. Send for ciculars. ACQUITTAL OF JACOB MANNING.

THE JURY EMPANNELLED IN THE CASE-EXAMINATION OF THE SAME WITNESSES. The trial of Jacob-Manning, the other prisoner held for tbe mnrder of Blake, was at once taken up, and thejury was obtained with little difficulty, the panel being exhausted however wheu the eleventh was obtained. The remaining one was called from the audience, and it so happened that he was made foreman of thejury. Thejury was as follows John Linsay, farmer, Montgomery H. Miller, huckster, St.

Thomas Adam Treher, farmer, Letterkenny John H. Hornbaker, laborer, Montgomery Hull Breckenridge, farmer. Green; Jacob S. Brown, carpenter, Green Geo. H.

Bricker, laborer, Peters; H. K. Small, farmer, Antrim; George W. Guyer, farmer, Letterkenny Daniel M. Skinner, farmer, Fannetc; Geo.

A Mowrey, farmer, Southampton Geo. W. Miller, farmer, Montgomery. They were placed under charge of Tipstaffs Gordon and Bloyer The case was then opened by District Attorney Zacharias. Hie evidence was substantially the same as that taken in tbe trial of the prisoner Baker, and tho same witnesses were called Tbe cas6 had little interest, especially when the verdict in the case of Baker became known in the evening.

Tbe witnesses exam ined were Magistrate J. W. Phenicie, who testified to the confession of Baker, theinqnest, Geo. W. Pittman, whose evidence cor roborated that of 'Squire Phenicie from the statement Manning had made to him the next day John Ilelser and Henry Snyder, who testified to seeing the body at tbe spot where tbe victim was killed; Heury Gwlnn, of Maryland, who testified that Blake when at bis house, ex bibited several bank notes be carried in his pocket book (his pocket book was found empty after his murder;) John Pittman, who found the guard of the gun on tbe premises; Constable Wolfe, who testified to the club and other articles brought away by him from the scene of the murder Stephen L.

Pheulcie, one of the jurors at the inquest, who described the situation of the dead body wheu found. Mary Manning, wife of the defendant, told of her marriage to Blake, of how he lived with her sister and how they separated of his threats and how he came back after twelve years and repeated them. In August, wheu he entered tho house, he asked for Lizzie (Mrs. Baker.) He said he beard she was not married to Baker and that he would Bee to it that Baker would not live with her long. He then wanted his two children to Mrs.

Manning, and it was finally agreed he should have them, when be renewed his threats. Ho did not however take them saying that he had not the money to provide for them. Manning was the last witness on the stand on Saturday night, when he substantially re peated tbe story he told of the murder to others. Court at 9 oclock adjournud until Monday morning, when he resumed, saying, on cross-examination that he borrowed the gun, which Baker used in killing Blake, for the purpose of going hunting, but did not go on account of tbe action of Blake. At any time he did not contemplate harming Blake.

Never snapped a pistol at Blake. Then described his visit to Squire McCullough. Dr. P. B.

Montgomery and Constablo Wolfe testified to Bakers confession to them that he committed the murder all himself. J. McCullough was then called and he stated tlikt on the Wednesday previous, Jacob Manning came to his house and told him Blake bad a large revolver aud knife. I told him that he should protect his wife and children, and himself if Colbert made an attack. I told him to be cautious The testimony at the coroners inquest was then read to tbe jury and the evidence closed.

District Attorney Zacharias mode tbe first address to thejury. He said it was the desire of the Commonwealth to urge the jury to convict Manning of murder in the seooud degree or voluntary manslaughter. lie was followed by Alex. Stewart, for the defense, who pleaded earnestly and eloquently for the prisoner. C.

Boweis, followed in a lengthy speech, in which he held the strictest atteutiou the jury. He urged the Jury to acquit Manning Mr. Duncan closed for the Commonwealth. The jury retired a little alter 8 oclock, and were not loug iu agreeing upon a verdict, hicb was sealed and brought into Court on Tuesday morning The verdict was not guilty. The prisoner seemed to lie totally indiffereut to the announcement, and upon being discharged, joined his wile, and made arrangements at once to start for the Little Cove.

THE THIRD PRISONER. SNYDER AN IMI1ECILR AND SET AT I.IIIKR-TY UNDER THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE COURT. The defense having consented to the calling a Jury from second week's panel, the case of Commonwealth vs. Pierce Snyder, the last of the prisoners held for participation in the murder of Blake was called. The jury was obtained without any delay, and was as follows: J.

Burkholder, Adam Miller, Geo H. Cook, L. Raff, John Linn, Thomas Grier, Philip Fisher, W. Jacobs, Solomon Gabler, P. Foreman, John M.

Saltsman and John C. Duf-fiehl. District Attorney Zacharias then addressed the jury, saying that there was not suilient evidence to con uect Snyder with the murder of Blake. Besides, he felt convinced In bis own nund that Snyder is an imbecile. He therefore asked the Court to permit him to instruct the jury to render a verdict of not guilty, the imbecility of Snyder amounting almost to idoc-ity.

Snyder was put oil the stand and there was no difficulty fn convincing the jury of the statements concerning him made by the District Attorney. Judge Rowe said it. would be a farce and shame to try such a man. He then requested thejury to find a verdict of not guilty, and this was accordingly done. Snyder, with Manning, was discharged from further custody after the acquitai of the latter on Tues- day morning.

MARRIED. HENNEBERGER STONER. On the 4th at the parsonage of tbe Church of God. by the Kev. H.L.

Banzhoff, Mr. Walter Henneberger and Miss Annie Stoner, both of Chambersbarg. ROTZ STOUFFEK. On the 4th by Rev. John Myers, in St.

Thomas Nathaniel Kotz, ot Miss Elmira Stouf-Der. ot this county. 1 SKINNER BAIN. At tbe parsonage, Dry Ran, Dec. 6th, Dy the Rev.

Thomas Dobbin, Mr. Nevin P. Skinner and Miss Bell M.Baln, all ot Dry Rnn. i MASTERS GROVE. On the 6th at the residence of J.

D. Benedict, Mont Alto, Frederick Masters, of near Gettysburg, to Miss Katie Grove, ot Jackson Hall, Pa. i HOUSEWORTH WILHELM In San Fran also, by Rev. G. W.

Sweeney, Mr. E. C. Houseworth, ot Arbnckle city. to Miss Georgia Wilhelm, ot Greencastie, Pa.

1 HOST ETTER KREPS In Meroersburg, on the 5th by Rev. G. A. Singer, Mr. W.

8. os tetter, of Greenoaatle, and Miss Mary Kreps, at that place. KNSMINGER KEY8ER. On the 1st inst, in Meroersburg, by M. J.

bliok, J. Mr. Georgi Bnsminger to Miss Jennie M. Keyser, both this county. RODGERS ROW.

On the 6th inst by Rev. D. F. Good, Mr. John H.

Rodgers, to Miss Ida Row, all oi the vicinity of Waynesboro. DEED. WRIGHT. On the 8th Henry D. son ot the late Dr.

W. M. and Elizabeth L. Wright, aged 39 years. DAVISON.

In Greencastie, on the 8th Mrs. Florenoe 8., widow ot the late Capt. Wm, H. Davison, aged 42 years, 7 months and 18 days. ZARGER Near Greencastie, on the 10th Mr.

Abraham L. Zarger, aged 35 years. SCUNEBLY. In Meroersburg, on the 8th Mrs. A.

R. Sohnebly, daughter ot the late Adam Hoke, aged 68 years, 9 months and 12davs. FOREMAN. Near Waynesboro, on the 27th Mrs. Mary Foreman, aged 75 years, 7 mos.

and 18 days. KAFFENSBERGER. On the evening of Deo. 10, at Franklin Giove, 111., Mrs. Raffsenberger, wtte of Levi Katfena berger, aged 71 years, 2 mos, and 23 days.

Mrs. Raflenberger'a maiden name was Christman and was born in Franklin Sept. 17, 1817. One brother and two sisters survive her, Mrs. Brant and Mrs.

Miller. She was married Mareh i'L 1840, and in. 1851 moved with her husband to Lee 111., where they have since re-sided. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. THE Huckstering Department of Greenvll lage Creamery Company between myself aud said Company having been dissolved, I will continue the huckstering business.

AU kinds ot Country Produce bought at the best market price, and 1 solioit a continuance of the patron age of the publio. W. A. CLARK, 31) Greenvlllage, Pa UDITORS NOTICE. The undersigned.

Auditor, appointed by the Court ot Common Pleas ot Franklin county. Pa to distribute the funds In the hands of J. 8. Mowrey, Sheriff, arising from the sale of the real estate of A. L.

Huber, upon Fi. Fa. No. 60 Sept Term, 1888. to and amongst those legally entitred thereto, will sit for the purposes of bis appoint, moult at his offloe, in Chambersbarg, on Monday, the 7th day of January, A.

1889 at 10 oclock, a. m. G. D. MoDOWELL, decl4-3tj Auditor.

"7t STATE OF PETER BOHN, DECD. TC MARIA BOHN, PITTSBURG, ELLA SHEPPARD. ADAMS THOMAS i BOHN, P1TTSBTRG, Please take notice that at an Orphans' Court held at Chambersburg for Franklin County, on the 3d day oi December, 1888, the Court granted a rule on the heirs and legal representatives ot Peter Bohn, to appear at an Orphans Court to be held at Chambersbarg for said ooun-ty, on tbe22d day of January, 1889, at 10 oclock, a. to take or retnse to take the real estate of said deceased at the appraisement valuation thereof, or to show cause why the same should not be sold according to law. Sheriff's Office, Chambg la I J.

8. MOWREY, I Deo. 14th, High Sheriff. UDITORS NOTICE. ESTATE OF DANIEL P.

GARLING, Dic'd. i Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed the Auditor to pass upon tbe exceptions filed to, and make dfstributlon ot the balance to those legally entitled thereto, on the first and final aooount of Joseph Palmer, administrator of Daniel P. Garllng, late of Antrim township, and that he will meet for said purposes at his office, in Chambersburg, on Thursday, the 3d day of January, A. 1889, at 10 o'clock, a. when and where all parties interested in any way in said estate must appear and present their claims, or be forever debarred from participating in said fund.

H. J. PLOUGH, Auditor. 1888 And for the Democracy. Tbe Sun believes that the campaign lor tbe election ot a Democratic Congress In 1890 and a Democratic President in 1892 should begin on or about tbe fourth of next March Tne Sun will be on hand at the beginning and until the end of the most In terettlng and Important political conflict since the war, doing its honest utmost, as ever, to secure the triumph of the Democratic party and the permanent supremacy ot tho principles held by Jefferson, Jaokson, and TU-den.

The great fact of the year is the return to absolute power ot the oommon enemy of ail good Democrats the political organization tor whoso overthrow the Sun longht at the front for fifteen years, the memorable years of Grant and the Frand Hayes, and Garfield and Arthur. It is the same old enemy that Democrats now oonlront, and he will be intrenched in tbe some strong position. It has been carried once by brave and hopeful fighting. Do yon not beUeve with tbe Sun that the thing can bo done again Walt and see I The hope ot the Democracy ts in the loyal efforts ot a united press, cherlshl ng no memories of past differences In non-essentials, forgetting everything bnt the lessons ot experience, and that victory Is a doty. Probably you know the Sun already a a news, paper which gets all the news and prints it In incomparably interesting shape whloh chronicles facts as they occur and tells the truth about men and events with absolute iearleesness, making the oompletest and most entertaining Journal published anywhere on earth and which sells Its opinions only to its subscribers and purchasers at two cents a copy on Sundays -tour cents.

It yon do not know the Sun, send tor It and learn what a wonderinl thing it is to be in the snnshine. Daily, per month $050 Daily, per year too Sunday, per year 900 Daily and Sunday, per year 800 Dally and Sunday, per month. 0 70 Weekly Son, one 100 Address THE BUN, New York. yesterday afternoon Baker was called up for sentence. His counsel, O.

C. Bowers, Eiiq appeared for him and said that inasmuch as the prisoner had been shown to be of weak miud, he should nA receive tbe extreme penalty. District Attorney Zacharias argued differently, and asked for tbe extreme pcualty. His Honor then pronouuced sentence, saying that he was satislled that the verdict had been proper one under the evidence, and with a regard for tbe welfare of tbe community, and for the preservation of the safeguards around human life, he must inflict the severest penalty. Ho accordingly sentenced Baker to imprisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary in hiladelphla, at hard labor and by separate and solitary confinement for a period of eleven years and eight months.

The extreme penalty twelve years, bnt the Court caDnot inflict a sentence which will expire between December 15th and February Baker received the sentence in tbe same unaffected manner as he did tbe verdict of tbe jury. To a reporter be said he expected all that and more too. Jacob Smith, convicted of starting the fire iu the mountain at Bear Valley, was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment in tho county jail. Martin H. Mummert entered bail in the sum of $600, bis father becoming surety, for his appearance to answer at the next term of court in the clover-seed case against him.

1 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. va ww tj jwj-wvrvrkvryvrarvajjjw I 71 LECTION FOB DIRECTORS or the Cham- 1 4 bersburg Gas Company will be held at the olllee ot H. Gelir, in the Borough ot Chambersburg, ou Monday, the 7th day of January, A. 1889, at 10 o'clock, a. m.

II. GEHR, deoI4-4tJ Secretary and Treasurer..