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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13

necessary for the relief Of the starving natives
Beans and rice were the things most urgently
needed. and although fruit would be acceptable
the McPherson's cargo of rice and beans was the
easiest to send and distribute with such dispatch
as the present emergency required. Speaking OF
the number of persons affected, Major Little said;
IL have doubt there one hundred thou
sand natives in distress They live mostly on fruit
and fish. have never figured out the exact
amount Of beans and rice alone required to sustain
Iifo for q certain period In the Army give
10 600 pounds OF rice for 10000 raons but that Ia
in addition to meat However, aid Will undoubtedly
be forthcoming from private sources in response TO
Secretary Roots appeal and we may be In a
position to send another shipoad Of supplies with
in n few daVs'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
NAY CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.
PREPARATIONS BEING MADE IN CASE MORE
TROOPS ARE DEEMED ADVISABLE.

PREPARATIONS BEING MADE IN CASE MORE
TROOPS ARE DEEMED ADVISABLE.
Washington Aug 12.-Secretary Root has un-
der consideration the question of calling for vol
unteers. While he has not decided definitely to
do so. preparations are being made for the call
should II be decided to issue it when the thirteen
regiments now being organized are completed.
1t is said that additional troops may be needed
to relieve those who have served some time in
the tropical countries. 1t Is also suggested that
II may be deemed advisable TO increase the army
OF General Otis
Secretary Root has under consideration sug-
gestions from General Brooke for bringing home
some Of the troops now in Cuba. 1t has been
practically determined to have five battalions
sent 10 the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
PRECAUTIONS AT SAVANNAH

Atlanta, Ga. Aug. l2-The following was received
by The Associated Press from Savannah at 1910
o'clock this morning:
hurricane reported on south coast Of Florida.
All shipping IL tied up in this port. Vessels from
North Atlantic ports arriving report good weather
sea-"
The following shipping has been tied up in Sa-
vannah Harbor awaiting definite advices regarding
the south coast hurricane: The barkentine Nc
Gregor, lumber laden. for Philadelphia; the Texas.
for Baltimore; the Bettor and the Pembrf. two
British steamships; Ocean Steamship Company's
guided BY later ports; the Tallahassee, from
New-York. and the Essex, from Baltimore. arrived
after safe voyage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
REFORMS IN PORTO RICO URGED.

Washington Aug. l2.-Lus Munoz Rivera. repre-
sertInR Porto Rican interests. accompanied by X.
6 Rubens had a conference with Secretary Root to-
day They presented requests that the tarln In
Porto Rico be modified to admit agricultural
indictments building materials and articles OF
prime necessity free. They also urged that early
municipal elections be held. and that open mar
kets be allowed for Porto Rcan products. Score
tarv Root assured the deputation that he would II
nossible grant the requests. He had considered
the subject Of municipal elections, and he was de-
termned have this work taken up at the earliest
oDDOrtunity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
NEARING THE FLORIDA COAST.

Jupiter. Fla, Aug. 12.-The barometer mas
been falling slowly since yesterday IN
dicating the approach of the storm. 1t IS De
lieved here. owing to the direction OF the "ihu
which has been prevailing all day that the
storm is south by southeast of this place It's
distance cannot be ascertained. but 1t Is believed
TO be about a hundred miles away In the vicinity
Of Nassau, y. =. 1t Is well known fact that
storms Of this character often remain stationary
for some time and then start out with a seem
ingly renewed fercenesss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
EMERGENCY RATIoNs ASKED FOR.

Washington. Aug 12.-The Adjutant General
yesterday sent a dispatch TO General Otis ask
ing II II was desirable To have an emergency
ration FOR the Philippines Tn. reply came back
In a dispatch from Chief Commlssary Brainard.
at Manila to General Weston. asking for a
hundred thousand emergency ratiOns in wrap
pers II is probable that General Otis thinks
II well 10 have the ratiOns hand in case the
Army should move beyond the point of immahi-
ate transportation when the campaign in the
Philippines begins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
crorutxG MAKERS LEND A HAND.

A subscriptlon was started yesterday among the
wholesale clothing manufacturers OF this city for
the benefit Of Porto Rican victims Of the hurricane
Tlhu Root Secretary Of War. has directed me
managers OF the fund 20 pay all the money SUB
s-rlbed 70 the Bank Of North America to the credt
Of the Porto Rican Relief Fund. ana 20 s'hn al
clothing and food contributed 10 Colonel + Is.
,o,as Army, puilding Whltehall-st Though most
~ tho firms visited were out OF town Yesterday
considerab'c cash has already been SUBS ribed
C.becks should BE- made payable to the ORDER ~
Ron Uo,zman treasurer. Of Holman Bros. Nos.
nd 7iJ HrOadWay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
NO FEARS FOR THE NEW ORLEANS.

Washington. Aug. Ra-No fears are entertained
by naval officers for the safety OF the cruiser New
Orleans. which put TO sea from Santo Domingo last
Monday In anticipation Of the hurricane. No doubt
10 expressed as 10 her ability to ride any gale
with plenty OF sea room. AS matter Of fact the
full force OF the hurricane not felt south OF
San Domingo and Hsytl She may have cruised far
to the southwark. and in any event she would not
again put into 1anto Domingo until the storm had
entirely subs!ded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
AID FOR PORTO RICANS.
MANY ANSWERS TO APPEAL SENT TO SEC
RETARY OF WAR.

MANY ANSWERS TO APPEAL SENT TO SEC
RETARY OF WAR.
Washington Aug. 12-Responses TO the ap-
peal Of Secretary Root for aid for the suffering
and destitute in Porto Rico are coming in from
the Mayors Of the different cities in the most
gratifying manner Promises Of money. food and
clothing are made. and 1t is said that the work
Of relief Will begin ct once and be pushed with
all vigor.
The War Department is already assured OF hav-
ing q full shipload for the Mcpherson, when sails
next Monday. In addition to the rice ana DeaHs
ordered by the Subsistence Department. 'he
ship will be filed with gifts that have been
generously offered The Secretary has desig-
mated the Bank Of North America. New-forK'
as the repository for funds and Colonel b. f.
Jones, chief quartermaster will receive sup
plies and provisions His office is in the Army
Building on Whitehall-st.. New-York
The following kilograms were received by the
Secretary Of War to-day
Baltimore August II.
DISPATCH In hand. Will do all in my power
70 aid in raising funds. food, etc. FOR Porto
Rico WILLIAM T. MASTER, Mayor.
Joliet. H.. August II.
The late 50 Illinois Volunteers contribute
$500 to the relief of the suffering at Arroyo ana
Guayama and wish distribution made by zap
tain Swift. Draft fOlloNS
FRED BENNITT. late colonel.
Everett F. st. John. general manager OF the
seaboard Air Line teegraphed 10 Secretary
Root from Norfolk Offering 10 transport free or
all charges over his road all supplies that might
be needed.
Conrad Diehl. Mayor OF Buffalo sent the fol-
lowing message:
Responding 10 your appeal on Dehait OF the
destitute Porto Rcars | am directed by the
Citizens Aid Committee to authorize you 10
draw upon me. as chairman Of the committee
for 81 600 70 be used under your direction Tor
the purchase of supplies in accordance with III.
terms of your letter addressed to mayors or
cities.
Josiah Quincy. Mayor of Boston. telegraph'd
follows:
In response 10 your appeal, a meeting OF rep
resentative citizens was held at the City Hall
to-day, and a large relief committee has been
appointed Sixteen hundred dollars has already
been raised We are endeavoring to forward
suitable supplies by steamer Mcpherson on
Monday, and will send more by next steamer.
Please give instructions for Mcpherson To re-
ceive our supplies If possible Major Azrael
Anes will represent committee. and VIII
see TO shipment Monday.
George T. Baker. Mayor Of Davenport. said:
Please wire at once full information relative
TO raising funds for Porto Rican sufferers.
Secretary Root made acknowledgment Of all
dispatches and gave the required information.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
REGIMENTS NEARLY FILLED.

Washington Aug. l2-The number of enlistments
yesterday were 40, leaving 523 more TO complete
the ten regiments 1t is expected that the enlist
ments to-day will I'LL the quota. Four regiments
have not yet been filled They are the 9th at
Fort McPhersOn the 32d Fort Leavenworth;
the 33d. at Fort Sam Houston. and the 35th at
Vancouver Barracks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
EMPRESS RATES REDUCED IN GOOD CAUSE

The Express Company General IN coh"eo'""
with Wells Fargo a CO.. No 63 Broadway VIII &C
,, contributions OF food and clothing for the re-
u.f OF the storm sufferers In Porto RICO, ana trans
mort the same 10 Porto Rico Al one-haf their 'ar.
rates All shipments should be properly packed anu
a1drassed to tho Porto Rico Company, Ponce, fott"
Rico which will see that they are handed over 20
an authorized relief committee. Wells fAso
- um also extend these rates on any matte,
shinped from Offices OF that company outside oil
-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
THE sLocuM RODE OUT THE STORM.

San Juan de Porto Rico, Aug. 1.-THE United
States transport Slocum outside the storm
and went before the wind in the direction OF
San Domingo. She lost empty lighter but
sustained no damage Captain Thompson, Of the
Giocum, was confined TO his cabin. Chief officer
Tingle was forty hours on duty. The vessel
sailed Friday for Humacao and ST. Thomas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
RULES FOR SOLDIERS. PAYMENTS

Washington, Aug. 12.-Assstant Controller Mitch
ell has rendered a decision In which he holds in
effect that a soldier who served under two or more
cnlistments and was honorably discharged from
each IL entitled 10 the extra pay provided by law
at each discharge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
WORK OF INsULAR COMMISSION.

Washington. Aug. l2-Members of the Insular
Commission had a brief interview with Secretary
Root to-day. An order has been issued ending the
Insular Commission August 81. The members
OF the Commission say they are trying to get their
report completed In that time. but express the
opinion that 1t will be impossible to do So and
hope for extension
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
DROWNING FROM A PLEASURE CRAFT.

Captain Frederick Court. of South River. n. j..
reported to the College Point Uong lsland) police
Yesterday afternoon that while conducting party
from Newark To College Point on the steam launch
Mana John Ryan fell overheard and was drowned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
pr-FFA1o.s READY RESPONSE.

puralo Aug l2-Mayor Diehl has telegraphed
the Secretary OF War to draw on him Tor N''n Tor
.bo -crIaf 81 hurricane sufferers In Porto Rico
Tbts is a portion OF the balance collected Ios ne
reiicf Of the families 81 soldiers who enlisted ior
loo In l'uhI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13

The boat rounding Liberty Island at inc 80,
Ryan did not come to the surface. ana MS 80 ~.
was not recovered. None of the passengers on Vs..
boat. the captain said. knew anything about -. 80
and the College Point police were not able 70 ''
his address or the whereabouts OF his famiN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
x11L. FREEZER oPINIoN on GABLE.

Washington. Aug. l2-Secretary Root has re-
ceived the opinion Of ex-senator Edmunds to the
right of the War Department to military force
TO prevent the Commercial Cable Company from
landing on It's own property In Cuba the Cuban end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
DEATHS OF SOLDIERS IN CUBA.

washington. Aug l2-General Brooke. at Ha-
vona reports the following deaths: Private Milton
Smith. Company II. % Artillery, August 9, per-
nicIous malaria: Corporal Harry #. France. Com
nenv NJ LIST Infantry. August Q. Addison's disease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
WALL STREET NAY RAISE FUND.

It il probable that a large sum VIII be raised IN
Wall Street for the relief Of the sufferers ny the
hurricane in. Porto Rico. The flrm OF H. - i'o'S
g. co which has correspondents at san Juan
Ponce AguaduIa and MayagueZ, Porto ltiCo' mas
started n relief fund. and has heaied inc sup,
s.,rjrtIor ust with contribution OF N.VVl S.eyer
q 20 also subscribed yesterday N,vJ Tor the fuhu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
,ly tied I'D. and no serious dam

shipping was securely tied up and no serious dam
age Is apprehended.
The outer edge of the West Indian hurricane
swept Pensacola this evening. me "inu
rea ched a maximum velocity of forty-seVen mr.
an hour and was accompanied by a heavy ram
Several vessels in the bay dragged anchors out no
damage done by the storm, winch Wac Vi
short duration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
CIrsTONS IN PORTO RICO.

Washington. Aug R.-The customs receipts for
nil OF the ports OF Porto Rico for July were 1885,
sas: internal revenue receipts for the month were
fDgl6
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
SOLDIERS DEATHS REPORTED.

Washington Aug l2-General Davis. from San
Juan to-day reports TO the War Department two
deaths in the following dispatch:
San Juan, August H.
Adtltant General, Washington
private John G. Yancy. 18th Infantry. Company
n KILLED by fall from barracks to-day; Corporal
Andrew Petersen. uth Infantry. Company F died
in Ponce yesterday. gastro-enterits. DAVIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
COLONEL. MuLFoRD WILL. RETURN.

Washington. Aug l2.-Colonel Milford, lat Ne
braska. who has just returned from the Philippines
with his regiment, has accepted ii captains COM
mission In of the volunteer regiments, and will
return To the Philippines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13

the United States The Secretary says that In &C
cordance with the request OF Mr.. Mackey, OF the
Commercial Cable Company, the opinion Will be
brought to the attention of the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
TERRIFIC STORM AT PENSACOLA.

Pensacola, Fla. Aug IA terrific storm struck
this city this afternoon. The wind increased in
velocity. assuning the force Of O hurricane. All
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13

FOOD FOR TROOPS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Shipments will be made from this city tomorrow
by way Of San Francisco TO the troops I'm the Phil
ippinc - " 200 tons OF bareback 800 tons Of goldfish
1000 ,pes OF succotash. 1909 cases OF string beans
and 2oe0 cases OF other provisions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13

To MAYOR Van wyek MIR. Guggenheimer wrote:

Sir: / have sent a telegram to the Secretary Of
War, OF which the following Is a copy: THE
wholesale clothing manufacturers OF New-York
want to help the stricken Porto Hcans. Shall
money. clothing food be sent and to whom ad-
dressed? Please wire answer" beg to say that
| hold myself in readiness to cooperate with you
in any effort relieve the stricken people Of Porto
Rico; also beg to suggest that a wholesale hat
ters' and wholesale furnishcrs Porto Rico relief
fund can be organized quickly and with highly
satisfactory results. Have already several cash
subscrjptions RANDOLPH GTGGENHEIMER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
OTHER OFFERS OF RELIEF.

New-Y0rk. AuglSt II.
Steamer Evelyn Of NewYork and Porto Rico
Tridav August is for Ponce direct. VIII take al
r.lief supplies we have room for Tree OF chatee
inner Mae sailing August 81, Will DO the same
'''"'''' MILLER. BULL KNOWLToN.
Nyack y Y. August u
Please draw on M for 81 90 for relief Porto Kican
a. sucerers THE CHRISTIAN HERALD
Bible House New-York city.
New York. August II.
You may call on us for ten thousand pounds g Pc
,otoes M moments notice for starving Porto III
cans vic s"'''''9 sTEINIIART & KELLY.
New-York August u.
NJ, NO shin bv Mcpherson to our manager AT
ca LIN nu5ntiiy OF provisions for distribution
sufferers? Telegraph authority ..,.,, NAV, ,o
~ Tt.iT ICE AND REFKIGERATlNG co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13
ACTING MAYOR ISSUES AN APPEAL.

Acting Mayor Guggenhemer yesterday issued the
following appeal for aid in behalf OF the Porto
Ricans who have suffered from the recent cyclone
in the West Indies:
City Of New-York ONCE Of the Mayor.
Reports from Porto Rico show the most terrifying
and devastating results from the fierce cyclone
which visited that island the sth inst Hundreds
OF lives have been lost; hundreds have been severely
wounded one hundred thousand families. Il IS
now thought. were reduced to state Of absolute
restitution; food supplies have been destroyed
and a vast number OF the people OF this pos
session Of the United States are facing starvation
illness and death. The full extent Of this fearful
tragedy Is yet unmeasured. The appalling
ports have been confirmed by the Governor General
OF Porto Rico, and the Secretary of War OF the
has called upon the Mayors of the large cities 10
appeal TO the people for aid TO the sufferers I'm this
catastrophe The need Of the stricken people IL
great, the necessity urgent. The opportunity Is
their kindheartedness to the people OF Porto Rico
who willingly accepted the sovereignty OF the
United States and who were so glad to have their
country share In the blessings OF free government.
ing Mayor of the city of New-York do urgently
appeal to the generous citizens Of the metrOp
oils to contribute the fund for the relief OF the
sufferers in Porto Rico and do all they TO
assistance and earnest sympathy Contributions
should be the office OF the Mayor. where
they will be speedily forwarded through the proper
channel on their errand Of relief and mercy. In
witness whereof | affix my seal Of office.
RANDOLPH GUGGENHEIMER.
Mr.. Guggenhelmer sent the following telegraph
message 10 Secretary Root:
Your telegram received. I will Immediately issue
an appeal to the citizens OF New-York for con-
tributions for the relief Of the sufferers by the cy
clone In Porto Rico.
RANDOLPH GUGGENHEIMER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-13

Acting Mayor Guggenheimer yesterday issued the
following appeal for aid in behalf of the Porto
Ricans who have suffered from the recent cyclone
in the West Indies:
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-14

Man never commits greater sin
than marrying woman when he can't
take care of her.
A man may be considered slow when
he's behind in the reut, but he's ahead
of the landlord.
Wednesday while Master Rex Irwin
and some companions were at play in
the back yard of his fathers home,
aboy on the street flung a stone strik-
ing Rex causing an ugly wound.
There is just whole lot of boys in
this town who throw stones very reek-
lessly and the wonder is, that not
more mischief is done.
Lois Caldwell lost brooch pin on
Wednesday. The pin is not valuabl
but Lois don't want to forget the fellow
who gave IL to her.
Quarterly Love Feast in the M. f..
church Sunday morning at $50 o.
clock, at 1910 sermon and Commu-
MON. Preaching at p. IN. Revival
services will begin with the week of
prayer
The game preserve of Aughwicl Val
ley, says Public Opinion, has not been
traversed as much this season as in
former years. Very few deer have
been killed although they are said to
be as plentifulsas in the South Noun
tain. About Richmond and AughwiclS
Valley bears have been seen and bears
have been tracked. Now and then we
. learn of some one brave enough to
hunt for bar" An old hunter in
Aughwick Valley the other day found
himself confronting an immense fell
low, but as bruin looked hungry he
concluded that ''if he would let me
alone would let him alone" The
old man arrived home safely to tell
the story.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-14
INSTITUTE WEEK.

Special reduction during Institute
week. We have just received a full
line of late style mid-winter millinery,
at greatly reduced prices We have
all the latest shapes i'm felt, chenille,
and velvet the prices ranging from
twenty-five cents to $3.50.
Our trimmed hats are something
grand, and consist of Baltimore New
York and Philadelphia styles.
We have all kinds of trimming,
such as feathers, flowers, birds, wings,
aigrettes, buckles, and other orna-
ments.
We have beautiful silks, satins. and
velvets for waists.
Ribbons from cents n yard up.
Laces in all widths , cents up. Veil
ing 20 cents a yard. Handkerchiefs
) cents to %. fellows Complexion
Powder 10 cents. Perfume cents a
bottle. Beauty Pins all prices. Cor
sets from % cents to 81. Jet trimming
. cents yard to 10, Chiffon stamp
cd linen, braids, swansdown. feather
stitched braid, bustles, hose, neck and
belt buckles. No trouble to show
goods, come and see them.
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. A. f. LITTLE.
McConnellsburg, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-14

All kinds of Job Printing
promptly and neatly executed
at the office of The Fulton
County News.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-14

In November last the Office of
DR.. j. II. Deavor in Fort Loudon
was entered at night and some
surgical instruments and bunch
of keys stolen. The missing ar
ticles We're discovered in the pos
session of man named Geo. Viii
son, who was arrested in the
mountain by DetectiYe Johnston
and Constable Ira Brindle, VIII
son was tried in the Franklin
county court at Chambersburg
last week, convicted and sentenc-
ed TO term of eighteen months
in the eastern penitentiary.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-14
SCHOOL REPORTS.


Third month ending December s,
1899. Pupils enrolled, 10; average at
tendance, 30: per centage OF attend
ance, 0ll Those in attendance every
day during month, Glen Truax, Anna
Everts, Pearl Diehl Grace Lake,
Beatrice sharp, Esta Hart, Irene Mel
lott, Blanche Cutler, Floyd Hart, Lee
TruaX, Cecil Cutler, Otis Mellott,
Blair Garland, Oscar Garland, Daw-
son 1ruaX, Ira Gordon.