Keystone Gazette

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VOLUME XXII
WAYNESBORO, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 7, ism.
NUMBER 23
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A DECIDED SUCCESS.
Fairview   Arailem)'   Holds    lis    First
; Comimseniient.
The Literary and Commencement e_er«
cises held at Fairview school, west of
town, of which Mr A. E. Hess is teacher,
on Monday afternoon were a decided
success. The work as rendered showed
careful preparation apd reflects much
credit on both teacher and pupils.
Mr. Hess is a teacher of untiring energy
aud broad scholarship and the people of
his district have certainly eoj -yed a treat
daring the past winter.
We do not have space to comment on
individual numbers of the the Literary
part of the program; suffice it to say tbat
all executed tbeir parts with utmost precision.
We must  now   pass   on to the   commencement proper.   Some of the  mem
bers oi tbis part of the pronjrem would do
justice to many higher institutions.
Tbe class propheesy and poem, were
very humorous in their nature and deserve
special mention.
The "mantle" oration delivered by
Aden Miller on tbe part of the Graduating class and received by Amos Miller, a
representative of tbe next class, contained some very excellent thought and proved these persons worthy representatives
of tbeir respective classes.
Tbe class song was next sung. By request several numbers oi the Literary
program were rehearsed for tbe benefit of
those coming in late.
Tbe program being now ended Mr.
Hess called I. A. Wiesner, who responded
with a few words of advice to tee graduates and pupils of the school.
The Prof, gave a very excellent address
on the signiricinoe of a diploma. He
clearly and forcibly elucidated this fact,
thai _ie dipioma without tbe man behind
It was of no avail; that it is tbe mental
power and discipline obtained from study
and research that makes ibe diploma
mean more than a mere "sheep skin/* It
ia this that distinguishes the man between
mental power and weakness. He also
touched upon the great importance of
choosing good associates and good litera-
tuie for our reading. These will determine a man'-' character and reputation.
These with other valuable suggestions to
and for tbe growing mind were presented.
Mr. Weisner is an eager and wide awake
teacher aod derves commendation of all.
The teacher then thanked tbe friends
who had assisted in making the exercises
a success; and the first annual commencement of the Fairview school was a thing
of tbe past.
Tbe room was prettily  decorated witb
evergreen and potted plants and flowers.
About twenty  persons    attended   these
exercises,  consisting   of    patrons    and
friends of town.   AH were pleased   witb
tbe program  and   Mr.   Hess appreciates
tbe interest that was manifested   both by
the patrons and frineds.
An Observer.
Buy your Tubs at Schaibley's 5 & 10c
Store.
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Ready to Kef**!*-.
Contractors were notified tbat plan?
and specifications for tbe Marsh rou'e of
the proposed Western Maryland cut-off
between Hagerstown and Altenwald
would be open for inspection at Hotel
Hamilton Monday. Chief Engineer C
U. Vandevander had the plats and profiles which the con' ractors inspected and
after making calculations and estimates
sent sealed bids to Baltimore to be opened Tuesday. Tbe company bas not adopted the Marsh route. The Antietam or
water route is being surveyed. Bids will
also be invited on this route. ■ The com
pany does not wish to lose any time,
hence the inviting bids of before the adop
tion of a route.
Fraternal.
Uncas Tribe Red Men No. 101, of this
place, had its officers installed on Monday
nigbt, by Frank Disert, D D G. S., of
Chambersburg. Tbe list of officers are:
P., J. Gonder, S, H. E. Stooffer; 8. S., C-
C. Woolard; J. S., C. L. French; C R,
E. J. Greenawalt; E. W., W. A Hanstine;
T., J B. Wallace; Rep., T. B. Moatz; San.,
H. L. Miner, 8. F Cashman; War, J. W ,
Corbett, Wm. Middour, M. Blumanthal,
W. Balsley; Braves, J. J. Cline, W. Keller,
A. French, C. Rowe; G. W., J. B. Wallace; G. F., D. C. Shank.
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FORTH MA- & Hli-UKB.
THIS
IS THE
DAY
Congress is Now Acting on
the President's Message.
FORCIBLE  DOCUMENT.
This Document Vails for Armed Intervention but A—vises a Rest Before
Recoa-'l-iiift; i'nban Independence
—Tbe Nummary of the Stews.
Tbe President's message on the Cuban
situation and tbe relations of the United
States and Spain will be sent to Congress
today. It will recommend armed intervention in Cuba, it is stated, but will oppose tbe immediate recognition of Cuban
independence. A cabinet meeting was
neld yesterday at which the message was
approved.
In an executive session of   the Senate
great dissatisfaction was expressed at the
rcporti d intention of the President to op
pose recognition ot Cuban independence,
aod tbe committee on   foreign   relations
was urged not to yield to his wishes, but
to stand out for recognition.   A number
of Senators, however, are in accord with
the President, and believe  tbat   recognition should be withheld.
The Pope was active yesterday in trying
io draw up  a   Cuban   armis-ce  which
would be satisfactory both to Spain and
tbe United States.   A hope is expressed
in Rome tbat the armistice will  be  defi
nitely  drawn   up   today   or   tomorrow.
Archbishop Ireland, who is acting as the
Pope's agent, had a conference in  Wash
ington with Assistant Secretary of State
Day.
Tbe Spanish government, according to
a dispatch from Madrid, admits that tbe
United States has not asked nor suggested tbe mediation of the Pope. Tbe same
dispatch says: "There seems to be every
indication ct the United States securing
what sbe asked at last week's conferences."
In an interview, Senor Polo de Ber
nabe, tbe Spanish minister at Washington, said he still hoped for peace. He
said he did not base bis views upon any
direct and official information, but on the
belief that calm counsels will prevail. He
claimed that the condition of the reconcentrados in Cuba bad been greatly improved under General Blanco, and also
stated tbat the policy of autonomy had
not been given a fair trial, but that, if
necessary, Spain was disposed to enlarge
its scope.
A project of the European powers to
join in offering mediation has received a
sharp rebuff by the rtiusal of Great Britain
to co operate. Great Britain is understood
to be in favor of American intervention in
Cuba. Tbe plan for mediation was started
by France, which bas heavy financial interests in Spain.
Treasury Department officials state that
the national finances are not in bad con
dition to bear the expense of war. The
treasury now has $175,000,000 in gold, and
the national banks have more than $220,
000,000. The government, it is suggested,
could raise an emergency loan of $100,000,
000 by the sale of interest bearing treasury uoies at tbe market rate of interest.
It is also stat d tbat a bond issue of $500
000,000, bearing 3 per cent interest, could
be floated into tbis country.
No definite action bas been taken by
tie government for the removal of American consuls fiom Cuba, but it is probable
that that tbey will be recalled in a day or
two. information received at the State
Department from Consul General Lee
does not indicate that be regards himself
or the other consular offices in Cuba as
in immediate danger. General Lee bas
been authorized to go to any expense
necessary to insure t be safety ot our consuls in Cuba and of American citizens.
The coast * urvey steamers Bache and
Blake arrived at Havana to bring home
Americans who wish to leave on account
of the war scare.
A special cablegram from San Juan,
Porto Rico, states that tbe Spanish cruisers Yizcaya and Almirante Oquendo have
arrived tbere
Is Aiiiirxalion Desired.
Much of the objection to what is said
to be tbe President's plan of intervention
is based upon the belief that behind whatever purpose he may announce today
is a desire for the annexation of Cuba.
The President was quoted about the Capitol today as   having declared  that if the
flag of tbe   United States is   ever   raised
over Cuba no power on earth can pull it'
down.    Whether the President   ever exs
pressed such an   opinion is not   Known.'
Tho statement however was Ircely discussed and the purpose intimated was generally condemned    Representatives of tbe ,
Cuban junta bad heard he statement and j
were urging members of Congress to resist any movement of this character.
Senor Quesada said: "Any plan of an«. j
nexation   without   the  consent  of   the ]
Cubans themselves as to the result of a |
war with Spain would justify everything
which   has   been   charged   against   the
United States by Spain    The Cubans are
fighting for independence aud not for an
nexation to tbe United  States    Whether
or not annexa'iou will come is a question
to be settled in tbe future, and is not one
that should be considered by  the United
States in connection with existing conditions    I do  not think a  proposition  of
annexation would  be acceptable  to tbe
Cubans at this time."
Nevertheless, it is becoming apparent
to members of Congress that if tbe United
States is to forcibly relieve Spain of the
necessity of providing a governmennt for
Cub-, there will be presented new problems and new responsibilities which may
prove troublesome to this country for
many years. Senator Daniel, of Virginia,
without expressing any opinion regarding the probability or advisability of annexation, said today:
"No matter what tbe outcome of tbe
present situation may be, I cannot see
any permanent settlement of the Cuban
question ior at least twenty years to
come. If we secure independence for the
Cubans, we become, iii a measure respou
sible for them, and out of this responsi -
bility wiU arise many problems which the
future must settle. The Cuban govern
ment at the outset will be experimental,
and the Cubans will have to demonstrate
to the world their capacity for self government. Then the question of annexation will arise, and difficulties as yet un-
forseen may follow."
The probabilities seem to be that Con-
cress will now act in accordance with the
recommendations of the President, pro
vided, of course, the President recommends aggressive action of any kind. It
has been suggested that at least two days
in the House should be consumed in discussing whatever resolution is reported
by the foreign affairs committee, but a
number of members haye declared that
there is little need for discussion and that
the House is ready to act immediately.
It is possible the foreign affairs committee
may not report a resolution before Thursday, in order that tbe administration may
secure another day tor preparation before
action is taken.
In the Senate it is expected that the
resolution introduced by Senator Frye
will be considered, as it is supposed to
represent better than the others the views
of tbe President. It empowers the Presi
dent to use the forces of the United States
to intervene in Cuba and to secure the
independence of Cubans. It is at least
truthlul in declaring that Cuban independence does not yet exist, and can only
be effected  through  the  en orts  of the
United States.
The Maine.
The republicans of tbe House will hold
a conference tomorrow morning, but it is
not anticipated that any determination
will be reached in advance of the President's message There is a very strong
feeling in Congress that, in determing
the policy of tbe government with respect
to Cuba, the Maine incident should not
be ignored, and if the President does not
refer to it tomorrow there will be an effort
to make preparation for the Maine disaster
a feature of wbatevt r demands are made
upon Spain. Tbe destruction of tbe Maine
is really behind the overwhelming senti
ment in favor of Cuban independence in
Congress, and it *ds considered a better
reason for war with Spain than any other
that can be offered. A number of mem
bers believe that Cuban independence and
a war for tbe sake of humanity are really
subterfuges, and tbat if war comes the
Maine explosion will have contributed
more to bring it about than any other
cause that can be ascribed.
Infant Baptism.
Members of tbe Church are requested
to present their children for Infant Baptism at the Lutheran Church next Sunday morning.
lhNNY'S FAMOUS NEW YORK CANDIES
-SUCH AS-
Fine   Mixed,    Peanut   Brittle,   Oream
Chocolates, Peppermint Chocolates
and Others Sold by 0-1- SWARTZ-
WINTER,   UOH
The Snow And Tne   Birds—Tne   Cold
And Tne Bud lines,
Tuesday morning the inhabitants woke
up to the tune of an old fashioned snow.
If there were any robins or blue birds
about they were not making any clatter, j
Tbe snow fell in torrents and covered up I
under a bed of beautiful down the green
lawns, tbe growing onions and garden
sass. It kept up the music till near noon
when tbe sun came out and melted the
beautiful coat of crystal and left tbe trees
and buds in a bath of big wet drops.
The-e held their grip till eventide and
then tbe mercury dropped down to 32 and
below and converted them iuto beautiful
little bulbs of ice.
Colder and colder it grew till the temperature marked 20 and as low as 16 in ,
the low plnces.     Then those beautifully j
frozen tear drops on tbe buds aud  bios- j
soms made their presence not only felt but,
fatal.   Tbey ate  into the   heart of   tbe j
beautiful pink petals, just opening their j
lips to be kissed,  and  sent a withering
chill into tbe   tender stamens and pistils
nestled within, and {the  litt'e embryonic
peachling that was working its way to
light and Hfe got it in the neck.
And now the peach is all gone up in
this belt. Tbat is to say, many of them
are destroyed. The late varieties which
were tbe most advanced are thought to
be totally gone, whilst the damage to the
other varieties is more or less.
Still we may have peaches. Last.year
later than this we had the same kind of a
lreez", and they said the peach c>-rp was
entirely gone. WLen harvest time came
on however, it showed the biggest crop in
the history of the belt.
So that whilst the situation is peculiar
it is not hopeless.
To save money on Dinner Sets buy at
Schaibley's 5 & 10c Store.
Improvements.
Tbe American Manufacturing Company have tbe contract for tbe erection of a
handsome pressed brick front residence
ior W. J. C. Jacobs, to take tbe place of
bis present bouse on East Main street.
Isaiah Sprenkle this morning put a
lorce of masons to work on his new residence, East Second street.
C. C. McKown has laid stone pavement
ia fiont of his residence on Second street.
Work on the foundation ot the new
Geiser shops on South side of Second
street began Monday. It will be pushed
right along now.
Henry Fitz, the live man oi affairs
about Highfield, is digging tbe foundation
for a brick yard and tile establishment
near that place.
A fine quality of clay has been found
and Henry will carrv on extensively.
Contractor Warhime begau work this
morning on a two story trame house for
Messrs Shover & Gehr on Grant street.
Mr. Fair is ready to begin ibe ejection
of his new home, South Wayne_boro.
The American   Co.   began   tbe   frame
work on Niel Brown's house, Funk addi
tion, this morning.
History of Waynesboro
Hon. B M Nead, who is writ ing up the
history of Waynesboro under the auspices
ot the Centennial Association h-*s been in
town several days looking oyer the field
aud conferring with the various sub committeemen Mr. Nead brought witb
the him several introductory chapters
which he bas prepared aud read
them to the committee. They show extensive research aud profouned insight
into the whole domain of our early his
tory, giving dales and figures as to tbe
early grants, names and locations of early
settlers and then all about the history of
the founding of the town.
Mr. Nead is making excellent progress
with the work, but finds serious difficulty
in the way due to loss or misplacing of
certain old records, and particularly the
borough and school board minutes. He
can only find the former as far back as
1853 and the latter to 1882. Just where the
minutes prior to those dates ire is the
thing to be found out It is highly desirable to bave them and any information into their whereabouts will be thankfuiy
received by tbe Centennial Association.
Let everybody go through tbeir garrets,
cellars, old chests and the like and try to
unearth these valuable records.
Knives and Forks are tbe cheapest at
Schaibley's 5 & 10c. Store.
Business Bunts
Val. Smith's West window is something
beautiful. An allegorical representation
of Easter is presented. Mirrors on the
floor, represent a lake and. doves are suspended from the ceiling On the side is
a mound of rocks on top of which is a
cross and to this clings a fairy doll. The
scene is one tbat is rarely  equalled here.
Forthman & Miller have in their East
window a very unique, attractive and
suggestive Easter display. It consists of
a pair of white rabbits with a nest of
young bunnies and makes a pleasing
'spectacle, especially for the young folks.
Messrs Bloom & Conn oi Dry Run, this
county, were heie Saturday and closed a
lease for the Dr. Bonebrake room now
in part occupied by the Racket store and
the auction man. They will take possession April 15, when they will open. up
with a complete stock of dry goods,
clothing, ladies at d gents furnishing
goods. The new firm is composed of two
live yonng men who will come prepared
to offer large inducements to the buying
public.
McDanici & Cook bave fitted up, in tbe
rear room of tbe Racket store, East
Main, a millenery department under tbe
supervision of Miss Etta Cook. Some
ytry handsome spring aud summer bonnets are displayed and tbe room is tastefully decorated.
Royal makes the food pure,
wholesome aod delicious.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
RO.YAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.
Buy your Toilet 8ets and save morey
at Schaibley's 5 & 10c. Store.
Paralyzed.
Ex-County Commissioner David Zuilinger had a second slight attack of para
lysis at bis home, Church street Tuesday
nigbt. The trouble affects but one of his
limbs and does not interfere with bis
speech. He is resting fairly comfortably
and unless tbe disease should spread to
vitals no fear of serious results would be
wairanted. This is the second attack,
tbe first attack which involved the throat
and vocal organs occurred the day before
last Christmas.
Haner—Izer.
At the Methodist parsonage at eight
o'clock Friday evening S. Clayton Haner
and Miss Lillie Izer were married by Rev.
C. V. Hartzell. The groom is an employee of tbe Western Maryland company
and the bride is a daughter of section foreman Norris Izer.
Dates Ne lee ted.
The Hagerstown Fair Association
Tuesday selected October 18, 19, 20 and
21 as the time for holding the next annual
exhibition.
CliHut-ed.
Mr. Jobn Funk has retired as tbe bar
tender at Hotel Leland and Mr. Fred
Bartbalow, late of the National has taken
bis place.
Don't wear an old handkerchief inside
your corset to save yourself the torture of
a broken steel. In the "Cresco" corset
it is sectional and cannot break on the
hip. I haye the sole agency for tbem.
M-S. S. J. Nitterhouse.
—aster ai Trinity and Salem.
The Holy Communion will be celebrated in the Salem Reformed church next
Sunday forenoon. Services preparatory to
that occasion will be held there on Thurs
day and Friday evenings, and Saturday
afternoon and evening, of this week.
Liberal offerings for benevolent purposes
are requested from all the members next
Sunday.
A special Easter service will be render
ed in Trinity church on Sunday evening.
It will be chiefly musical, with a brief
address by tbe pastor. A joy jus occasion is anticipated, and a full attendance
of all connected with the congregation
ana Sunday school is expected.
Tbe aunual Easter offerings for benevolent purposes will be received in Trinity
Sunday school on Sunday afternoon Last
year the amount brought in by the Officers,
teachers and scholars was $70.00. W>at
shall it *>e this year?
A JPecnllar Accident.
Charles W. Rhodes, formerly of Greencastle, ma<.agei of the P. R. R. Co's store
at Derry, Westmoreland county, is on bis
way to a Pittsburg hospital for treatment
for a peculiar injury received a year ago.
He was sitting in his office chair with the
point of his let-d pencil inserted in his
ear. Some one jostled his chair and the
point of the pencil was broken off. It
could not be extracted and dissolved in
his ear. Since then he bas suffered mucb
from tbe injury. Tbe ear drum has been
removed and other operations have been
resorted to but they bave proved una*
vailing. It is proposed now to cut through
bis skull back of the ear and make e passage for the removal of the foreign matter which has caused him so much pain.
Mr. Rhodes has lost much flesh as a result
os the suffering he bas endured.
Two Ladies' second hand White Bicycles as good as new for sale at Schaibley's
5 & 10c. Store.
Bore   Peach —and.
S. B. Rinehart, president of the Frick
Company, lest week bought of Hon. J. W.
Carson, of Mercersburg, two farms known
as tbe Carson farms. There are in these
two farms over four hundred acres, most of
which will be planted in peaches, apples
and other fruits.
Mr. Rinehart now owns a thousand
acres of peach land around Mercersburg
and every succeeding purchase has resulted successfully. He is now in negotiation with Eastern parties looking to the
lacation of a canning factory at Mercersburg.
About The t ourt-House.
Sheriff GreenawahVs bill for March
amounts to $1062.35, divided as follows:
boarding and discharging prisoners, $201,
75; boarding and discharging vagrants,.
$688 60; turnkey, $25; incidentals, $33 50;
prisoner to almshouse, $2.50; summoning
jurors, $111.
The records of the prothonotary's office
show tbat on April 1, 80 judgments for
loans of money were entered in this coun-
ty.   They aggregated $80,000.
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An April Snow.
The snow of Tuesday has been general
extending from Cape Cod to Texas, accompanied by freezing temperatures and
strong winds. In many localities snow
fell from 4 to 8 inches blocking loads and
suspending travel. Fears are entertained
eyery where tbat peaches are much damaged', as for the last four days the temperature has been below tbe freezing point.
It is hoped that strawberries, pears,
plums, cherries and especially apples are
safe.
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Outwitted.
At a church in Scotland, where tbere
was a popular call two candidates offered
to preach, of Adam and Low. Mr. Low
preached in tbe morning and took for
his text: "Adam, Where Art Tbouf He
made a most excellent discourse, and the
congregation was much edified. In the
evening Mr. Adam preached, and took
for his text; "Lo, Here Am I." Mr. Adam
got the place.
Try the White Bicycle for easy rnnning.
Schaibley's 5 &10„ Store.
Mont Alio -Extension,
The C. V. officials were here Tuesday
in conference with certain interest in
conned ion witb tbe proposed extension
of tbe Mont Alto to South side.
Second Vice President D. M. Good of
the board of trade bas completed his ianre
petition of the business men and manufacturing concerns and has submitted it
to the C V. officials.
The indications are tbat tbis popular
expression has favorably impressed the
company and that the extension will now
be made.
S or Cuba
The colored people of Hagerstown 1 eld
a mass meeting to deyise means to assist
tbe Cubans. A resolution was passed
deciding to hold meetings every Sunday
afternoon   in   the  colored   churches  at
wbicb Cuban speeches wiil be made and       T ",    .      *   . , __     .
„     .       ,     . . Just    received    another  car   load  of
collections for the starviug reooncentra-   Quaker Oat  Feed.   Cheapest feed on the
dos taktn up. I market.
Railroad Rumor.
On and after March 31 passenger service was discontinued on the Gunpowder
Yalley railroad, a branch of the Western
Maryland. The stopping of passenger
trains at Hoffman, on the B & H. division of tbe Western Maryland, has been
discontinued.
C. V. railroad engines Nos. 8 and 53
will be turned out of tbe shops this week.
Foot Burned.
J. S. Mehlfelt, a molder at Frick Co's,
had his left foot badly burned by molten
iron.
J. M. Newcomer & Co.