Adams County News from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania • Page 2

THREE TRY TO COLLECT BILLS Stannard, Contractor for Hew Federal BuiMing, is Said to have Failed to Pay Local Business feoole. Foreign attachments have been issued by Justice Harnish in favor of C. M. Wolf and W. H.

Tipton on a carload of marble intended for use at the new federal building. A similar at- tadiment has been issued in favor of tiw Gettysburg Department Store by the Court of Common Pleas. The action is to recover for Mr. Wolf a bill of $280.70 against Ambrose B. Stannard, of New York, the for Mr.

Tipton a bill of $45.00 for photographs, and for the Gettysburg Department Store a bill for $190.54. The carload of marble is for interior work at the building. It is carved and intended for the staircases and other work. The car has been here for several weeks but the attachments were not issued until Saturday. Delay at this time at the new building is liable to throw its completion too late for the use of the structure at the time of the fiftieth anniversary celebration and it is stated that the bonding company for Mr.

Stannard may take matters in charge and push the building through to completion in order to finish it within the time allowed in the contract. UP TO GOVERNOR Hunters License and Gettysburg Fund Pass. Now Before Governor. The State Senate Monday night passed finally the hunters license bill which had already passed the house, and the bill providing for the em- jioyment of matrons in all public schools. The house bill appropriating $195,000 for the Gettysburg peace jttbilee and the companion house bill providing for the transportation to Gettysburg of state officials, guests jttf Hie state and certain honorably discharged soldiers, also passed the senate finally and were sent to the "The amendment to the automobile license act of that only paid chauffeurs must be licensed, was passed 107 to 70.

Mr. Frey, of York, introduced a bill compensation of court and tipstaves, except in districts limited by law where it shall remain unchanged. A bill along the same lines was vetoed and the bill presented meets the governor's objections. YIOLET UNPOPULAR Laurel or Rhododendron Is Choice of Miss Mira Dock. The poor violet since it came into prominence as the selection of the Bouse of Representatives for a State is being assailed on all sides.

The violet superseded the daisy and now there is grave danger that it in jtnrn will be superseded by another, if the Jackson measure gets into the Senate. Miss Mira Lloyd Dock, of Graffen- 'targ, a member of the State Forestry Commission, will hand an amendment "to the Senate substituting either the rhododendron or the laurel for the lewiy violet. She says the latter is not distinctive State flower and is now the official emblem of three states and is found in many states of the Union, while her choices are distinctly Pennsylvania flowers. ENJOYABLE SOCIAL Given at Home of Mr. and Mrs.

William Arnold. A very enjoyable social was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Armold, Gettysburg R. R.

5, on Saturday evening in honor of their daughter, Bessie, who was recently married to Denton Miller, Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Armold, Mr.

and Mrs. Denton Miller, Mr. and Mrs. John Kunkle, Mr. and Mrs.

Gilbert Bucher, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stoner, of JCnoxlyn, Misses Lizzie Bucher, Belva Deardorff, Loleta Deardorff, Anita Hershey, Fannie Armold, Beulah Arnold, Margaret Bucher, Marguerite Armold, Messrs.

Cornelius Armold.Those present on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. James Ball and Clyde, of Seven Stars. LIGHTNING STRUCK MONEY AT COUNTY HOME) AFTER ODD DREAM Department of County Home Mark for Bolt of Uiktaing. In nates Stunned.

Considerable Damaie to Property. A bolt of lightning which entered the insane department of the County Home during Monday's severe electrical storm shocked a number of the inmates and did considerable damage. No one was seriously hurt but all were thoroughly frightened and many in a highly nervous state for some time afterward. The lightning struck the telephone pole located in the courtyard at the Home. From there it followed the telephone wires into the building and ran along the wires back through the hall until the stroke seemed to divide and a part followed the oil cloth binding on the floor, tearing it up and scorching the floor covering.The other portion continued along the wires until it came to a door with iron bars and a wooden frame.

Following this to the floor it tore off the door frame and both bolts united at an iron plate at a recess between the Front and Rear wards from which It ran to the fire escape and then into the ground. The occurrence created general consternation at the home for some time, all the residents being thoroughly frightened, not only in the insane department but in all the other buildings. The thunder was terrific and it was several minutes before all had recovered sufficiently to ascertain just what damage had been done whether or not any one was hurt. Those who were shocked were given attention and recovered quickly. It was found that the ashes had been blown out of the stove, that both telephones were out of commission and that about twenty-five light bulbs were rendered worthless.

That no one was seriously affected by the lightning was considered most fortunate. TO TEST LAW Will have Supreme Court on New Law. The toll gates will not speedily be removed from the turnpikes in this State. There is to be a test of the constitutionality of the new law, just signed by Governor Tener, giving the State power to take over turnpikes and pay the damages when assessed at a later date. It was expected that immediately upon the enactment of the law, the Chambersburg Bedford turnpike would be taken over by the state highway commissioner.

Hon. John Hoke, representing the highway department, and Charles Walter representing the turnpike company, Monday, agreed upon a form of procedure in the matter. AS the auditor general might refuse to pay the bill for the turnpike, on the ground that it was unconstitutional, the attorneys have decided to test the constitutionality of the act.Action will be begun in Fulton county and an appeal will be at once taken--on the day the case is filed--and heard by the state supreme court'in Harrisburg in May. MUCH ENTHUSIASM College Spirit in Evidence at Gettysburg's Concert. "There was plenty of enthusiasm and college spirit manifested by Gettysburg College students and alumni and their guests at the concert Monday night of the combined musical clubs of the college given in the Harrisburg Technical High School auditorium under the auspices or the Harrisburg-Gettysburg Woman's League," says The Patriot.

"College yells and songs not only featured upon the program but were given with zest during intermissions or between numbers and appreciated by the good-sized audience that listened. "The program was well-balanced throughout, songs and instrumental numbers with the skit Precious Peggy as the evening's hit. W. C. T.

U. MEETING The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held their first County Institute in the Methodist church Friday. The subjects under discussion were Evangelistic and Jail Work, Home Minion, Mothers'- Meetings, Medal Ccatest, Press, Temperance in the Jfanday School, and a very interesting drill on parliamentary rules. MAD DOG SCARE Residents of Menallen township were greatly alarmed Monday and Tues. over the presence in that section of a mad dog.

The animal, a medium sized, red fox colored dog, was first seen Monday by Samuel Delap and from there it traveled until it reached the residence of James Cole. It was stoned at the farm of Frank McCauslin but later disappeared. It was again seen this morning at the farm of Wilson Beamer who shot the dog. It is not known where the dog came from nor to whom it belonged. It snapped at a number of other dogs on the line of its travels and Menallen township residents fear that a number may have been bitten.

Loses Rill Moiey while Asleep. Dreams of Finding it and the Next Day Appears in a Mysterious Envelope. Another chapter has been added to the robbery of Henry Keagy, of near McSherrystown, who awoke in the stable of Hotel O'Bold, Hanover, Saturday evening, March 29th, to find that he had been robbed of $258. One night last week it is said, he had a dream that he was out in a snow storm, After a while the snow flakes turned into crisp dollar bills, and 244 of them dropped into the hip- pocket of his trousers, which hung on the foot of the bed. When he arose next morning, the dream was still in his mind, he reached into the pocket-but failed to find the money.

However, later in the morning William Stover, rural carrier, stopped at the box in front of the Keagy residence, along the Oxford road, the signal having been adjusted. He lifted the lid and found a long thick envelope, without a stamp, addressed to Mr. Keagy. He shouted for Mr. Keagy, who, after a brief time, responded, and into his hands he placed the mysterious letter.

Keagy broke the seal and to his uttter amazement he found the realization of. his dream--for staring him in the face was a roll of money. In the presence of the equally astonished mail-man, he counted tne bills and found the total to be exactly $244--just $14 short of what he thought the roll contained when he made his memorable trip to Hanover and the money faded away. That the wad of notes was identical with the money taken rrom Mr. Keagy is proved by the fact that one of the $20 bills had a corner torn off, which was pasted together with a strip of paper.

This note was found in the roll, and identified by Mr. Keagy. Ivan Koehler, a young man of Berwick township, who was seen with Keagy that day, is charged with the theft, and he is now held under ball for his apppearance at court. The return of the money will not affect the legal status of the case, it is said, and Koehler will be brought to trial. CIGARETTES AND THE HIGH SCHOOL Too Many High School Boys Use Cigarettes to Allow the School to Represented at Athletic Meet.

Parent Teachers Meeting. CHASED BY A LION Pursued by Beast While on Road in Mountain. Narrow Escape. Mountain lions have been discovered in the mountains in the vicinity 01 Fannettsburg, in the northwestern part of Franklin Coutny. Several days ago one of the beasts chased a resident of that section.

Frank Gordon, son of Frank Gordon, a Civil War veteran, living in the mountains, north of Fannettsburg, while on his way home, coming through the mountains, heard a noise which seemed to follow him. When he reached the road and looked back he gaw a wild looking animal not far away and started to run. The animal pursued him at close range and chased him to the door of his home. r.Ir. Gordon who has been afflicted with heart trouble, fell over just as he reached the door of his home, and his father, hearing him fall, ran to his assistance and carried him into the house.

When Mr. Gordon fell over, the lion stopped its chase and before the young man's father could reach a gun, after getting his son indoors, the beast leaped back into the woods and escaped. This is the first time that a mountain lion was ever seen in that section. WANT THEIR SHARE Chambersburg Paper Wants Town Advertised as Historical Place. Chambersburg Repository says: Traveling men, and others, coming to Chambersburg recently have asked, Why is in 1864, not advertised in connection with Gettysburg's semi-centennial? Even a small amount of advertising might draw here thousands of those who will go to Gettysburg in July.

At least Chambersburg should be advertised in adjacent cities and especially In Gettysburg. SMALL CONGREGATION York County Pastor Preaches to Two Persons. Keeps Record. Rev. J.

A. L. Smith preached Sunday to a congregation of two persons, his brother, who had driven him to the Hopewell United Presbyterian Church, in the lower end of York county, and the janitor.who had opened and warmed the building, Rev. Mr. Smith delivered the sermon end maintained his record of having preached thirty-four years without failing to fill an appointment.

That there are not enough boys in the Gettysburg High School, who do not smoke cigarettes, to enable the school to put out a creditable track team was the statement made Friday evening by Prof. Walter R. Reynolds, of the faculty, before the meeting of the Parent Teachers' Association. The local High School was selected to send a team to the big meet at State College on May 2 but when the available material was looked over, it was found that so many of the boys were addicted to the cigarette habit that it would be useless to try to pick out a team to compete--abstinence from this habit being essential to that branch of athletics. Prof.

Reynolds stated also that the habit was making itself felt in other sports and his remarks caused others to comment on the condition. A year ago the Parent Teachers' Association had copies of the governing the sale of cigarettes to minors placed ifi all the stores of town which sell tobacco and would accept them. Three refused. It is not thought that the scheme worked wonders for the number of youngsters smoking in town now appears to be as great as ever. The meeting- Friday evening was the last for this school year and an attractive program was arranged.

Miss Reba Miller played a piano solo; Miss Caroline Bream recited, and there was music by a quartet consisting of Mrs. R. E. Zinn, Miss Daisy Wentz, Joseph Stermer, and R. E.

Zinn. Miss Helen Cope told of the benefits derived from teachers attending the various summer schools; Prof. Reynolds was given the subject School Athletics" and Prof. Sanders presented the interests of the coming Chautauqua, laying particular stress on the benefit of having the children take advantage of the morning sessions. The contest for the banner was won again by Miss Lizzie Rummel's school for having the largest number of parents present.

Those who attended the session were again given the opportunity of seeing the work done in manual training, basket weaving, the art course and in sewing. A display of the work was arranged in the halls of the building and excited much interest. At the conclusion of the program refreshments were served to all present and the adjournment which followed was to the second Friday in September. GETS WIFE AT LAST Veteran To Be Rewarded. Fiancee Only 27 Years Old.

John Trout, the Civil War veteran, of near Frederick, who advertised for a then gave up the effort, selling his belongings at public sale on April 3, has at last found some one to sail the matrimonial sea with him. He appeared at Frederick, Saturday, and secured a license for his marriage to Elsie Burdette, of Lewisdale. The bride-elect is 27 years old anc weighs but 82 pounds. Mr. Trout is 71.

His wife died just about a year ago and since that time he has been lonely and last shimmer he sought the aid of the newspapers to find him another helpmate. A number of applicants have sought his hand, but he was unable to come to terms witn any, and finally, he was compelled to abandon his attempt and give up housekeeping. WHEAT CROP Well Advanced Before Big Rains and Cold Snap Came. From all accounts the wheat crop of the State has not suffered to any extent from the recent variable weather which has visited the wheat growing counties, according to reports which have reached the State Department of Agriculture. The wheat was well advanced before the heavy rains began and the stalks sturdy before the recent cold snap came on.

Unless there should be some pests the wheat crop in Pennsylvania this year will be large. Farmer, Telephone and Freight Office There must be times when the work on the farm is halted because a machine has broken down, when a new part or something essential to the farm equipment has been ordered from the city and has not turned up: To have a Bell Telephone, to call the Freight Depot, to find out when to send over for the shipment, saves many a fruitless trip and waste of time. Every farm should have a telephone. Write the nearest Business Office for illustrated booklet, "What Uncle Sam Says About the Rural Telephone." The Bell Telephone Company of Pa. John O.

Beam, Local Manager. York- DEPENDABLE NURSERY STOCK. rietAies True to Name. Extra Care Used in Packing With Privilege of Examining Stock Before Paying For It These are FCT H. vitally important features to be considered before placing your order for Stock.

We oflVr for Spring Planting. 100,000 PEACH and 75,000 APPLE TREES. Embracing all the leading Commercial 7 arieties. We also oiler a full and complete assortment of Std. and Dwf.

Peal's, Cherries, Plums, Quinces, Apricots, Grape Small Asparagus, Rhubarb, etc. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Kose Bushes, California Privet is a Specialty with us. Submit a list of vonr and inoiiej MOUNTAIN VIEW NURSERY Williamsport, Md SAMESMEM to or act as our Local Rej-reseotalixe. Write- or terms and territory. We pay liberal commissions.

ALBELMARE-HOFFMAN A modern hotel located at the hub of New York's jtrratest business representing a Five Million Dollar investment on the site of the former Hoffman House, OVERLOOKING ii ADISON SQUARE. Broadway, 24th Street, Fifth THE ACME OF ARCHITECTURAL PERFECTION. Accommodations for 1.00\ ofli'rinir maximum luxury and comfort much lovui rates than on'i-red in auj oiher Hotel in America, lOiiM-tem with highest A Good Room at $1.50 Per Day. A Good Room with Bath $2.00 Per Day Handsome A partmt nts of any nr.iiil er of rcmv? at proportionate rates. The Management is a guarantee of the highest and protection to ladies and families.

Telephones, 3440-3560. 1'AXTEL P. RtTCHEY. EXCURSION TO -BALTIMORE- St. Francis Xavier's C.

Beneficial Society of Gettysburg, Pa. will run their Annual Excursion to Baltimore on Thursday, MAY 1st, 1913. Special attractions in the city. Ringling Brothers Pig Show. A professional Base Ball Game between Balrimore and Toronto teams.

All stores and business places open. Trains leave Vairfkld 6 45 a. Gettysburg 15 a. New Oxford 7 37 a. Hanover 7.53 a.

m. Stopping at all intermediate stations. Returning, leave Baltimore, Hiilen Station 8 stopping at all city station? except Pennsylvania ave. COMMITTEE. A I A Civil Engineer and Surveyor Lot and Farm Surveys.

Maps and Grades. Buildings staked cut and Superintended. Plans and Specifications. Estimates and Reports. Pavements, Sentinel Building, Carlisle, Pa.

Telephone Connection ANOTHER COVERLET Biglerville Resident Has Coverlet Made In the Year 1835. Mrs. F. K. Heiges, of Biglerville, has a coverlet with this lettering, "Martin Breneman, York City.

and the name of her aunt, "Elizabeth 1 The coverlet is a rose design i and has been worn for ten years. colors are as perfect as ever. ASK ANY HORSE Eureka larness HI Thf Atlantic Rtflniiig Ctmpaiiy C. S. DUNCAN Attorney at Law 22 Baltimore Street Advertisement.

Stop and Read The biggest bargain of the season. Why not breed English Penciled Indian Runner Ducks, the kind that iay large pure white egus and lota of them. We have a duck that laid 226 e8 in 243 consecutive dayf, ep from these kind of layer? at $1.25 per 13. For further particulars write to A. W.

Hartlaub Son, Gettysburg, R. 10. J. L. WILLIAMS Attorney at Law, Gettysburg, Pa.

Collections and all legal business promptly attended to. Office in First National Bank Building, Centre Square. Advertisement. 'SFAFLRI.