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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10

Falrmount, w. Va, Special.) "A speak
easy along the line Of the Short Line Rail-
road, n lew miles from here, was dynamited
by unknown parties. The building was
totally wrecked and other buildings half
mile around wero shaken by the explosion.
No person was injured.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10
MOTHERS FRIGHTruL DEED.

With Babe in Her Arms She Jumped In
Front of an Express.
Millngton, Mich, (Special) Mrs. James
Simmons, who lived near Otter Lake, delib-
erately jumped in front of Michigan Cen
tral express train with her 2-year-old child
in her arms.
Both were terribly mangled, dying almost
Instantly.
Mrs. simmons mind had been unbalanced
for several months, but her mania had not
been considered dangerous.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10
Rather Conflicting,

The widow-Why was Minerva call
ed the goddess of wisdom? The bachel-
or-Probably because she never mar
ried. The widow-Then why was Solo
mon, who had several hundred wives,
called the wisest man?
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10
DANGEROUSLY LOADED RUNAWAY.
Ceam Runs on with a Wagon Containing
a Lot of Nitro-gl ycerine.

a Lot of Nitro-gl ycerine.
st. Marys, W. Va, Especial. "A team
hitched to wagon loaded with slxty-auarts
of nitro-glycerine, en- route to the oil fields.
ran Off from II RIby's livery stable. The team
made mad dash through the main streets
OF the town. 1t collided with S. Cotton's
transfer wagon, wrecking 1t com petely, and
n square further along crashed into another
wagon, breaking off the tongue and throw
Ing the horses. The team was stopped half
a mile below town, with its load of explo-
siyes still matchmaking less than a miracle.
Windy Meyers, owner of the glycerine
wagon, was fined 800 for his carelessness
by the mayor.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10

Parkersburg, W. Va, Especial. THE d.
rectors OF the First National Bank closed the
purchase of plot of ground on Market
street, upon which they will erect u mann
moth hoto, with Il roof-garden attachment
The total cost of the structure will be about
soon 600
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10
KilIed in street Firht.

Philadelphia, Pa, Especial. )-During u
street fight Hugh Callahan, aged 30 years,
was shot in the forehead by David Mccoy
ern, aged 81 years. He died ut a hospital an
hour after his admission. McGovern was
arrested and committed for trial.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10
Died After Taking Hoadache Medicine

Keyser, WA, Especial. Mrs. Bert Pew.
wife OF the West Virginia Central Railway
agent and operator at Fairfax, near Thomas,
w. Va, suffered with a headache all day.
In the evening she went to Thomas, secured
II dose Of medicine at drug store, and re-
turning home, drank it, She died an hour
lnfn
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10
Where Custom Falls.

In Paraguay gentleman is en-
Joined by the laws of good society to
kiss every lady whom he is introduced.
This sounds alluring unless you hap
pen to have met lady in Paraguay
Boston Traveller.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10
Quaint Little PeopIa.

The natives OF the Andaman Islands,
the smallest people In the world, av-
erage three feet eleven inches in
height and less than seventy pounds
in wight.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10

Charleston, W. Va, Especial. William
strickland, farmer on Gable Fork, OF Big
Sandy River, left his home Saturday on a
hunting trip in the mountains. ho failed to
return at the proper time and his family
sent persons In search OF him. His dead
body was found in tho woods, half mile
from his residence, with a bullet hole IN his
right side. The gun was found some dis
tance from the body. His death is believed
to have been accidental aud after the shot
he started for home, but died on the way.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10
what tho War Costs EncIand.

London, (By Cable). -Replying to ques-
tion, In the House OF Commons, the Finan-
clal Secretary to the Treasury, Mr.. Hanbury,
said the cost of the war up to March 81, was
f23. .260. 900.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10

Berryyllle, Va, Especial. News reached
mere that John BOUCHER, assistant postmas-
ter at White Post, this county, died sud
denly at his home in that place of heart fall
ure. He leaves widow and one child.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10
KEYSTONE STATE.
LATEST NEWS CLEANED FROM vART-
Gus PARTS.
FIRE DESTROYS 9 HOUSES.

Flames Cause Loss of $4,000 at Wom-
eisdorf. Berks County Started Mt Sepa-
rate Points-Blazc which Threatened
Town With Destruction Attributed TO
Incendiarism.- Leg Cut OF by n Circular
Saw.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-10

General Wheaton reported the capture OF
Filipino cabinet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11

sions. it 10 absurd 30 premise 10 the
Filipinos or Porto Ricsns she blessings
OF good government or astenpt 10 On.
force for them the guarantees OF ths
constitution OF tho Unissd States.
In denying equality before the law
to colored men,, these lawless ele-
ments are endsngeripg similar guar
sntees to certain classes OF white men.
Yea. she election In North Oarclins
was shsn and . farce. Lswlsss
white men have seized the state gov.
eminent regardless of the constitution
and the laws and . Republics form OF
government no longer exists in North
Carolina.
The nation IL on the brink Of revo-
lution, ALONGSIDE Of which she War OF
the Rebellion will pale into insignia
canoe.
The flower OF the youth Of the
country will be decimated and blood
now In streams upon American soil.
Oolored men will not bear the brunt
of the contest. nor the long hoped for
rsce.wsr materialize.
They will arrange themselves on the
side Of law and order and stand for
the great principles SO plainly set
forth by the fathers OF the republic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11
sATURDAYI.UGUsT IL, 1900
WILL BE WELCOME HERE.

We regret 70 learn that any one
shsuld have been misled 90 to Rich
mopd's inclination to entertain the
National Baptist Convention in this
city, Sept 12th, 1900.
The very idea has never entered
our minds. We live in the queen city
Of the South" and were the churches
70 fail back in discharging their duty,
the eolorsd business men. we believe,
would willingly rush in she breach
and save the day.
But there is no need of this. The
ehurches OF Richmond will do their
duty. The people will have nothing to
do with the personal. animosities of
individuals. They must give way to
this public good.
Richmond city 10 glad to have ma
tiensl conventions of any denomina-
tion, church or party. /. savertises
the community and helps it from .
business tsndpoint.
We shall welcome President e. c
MonRIs and we ara confident that
white and celored Richmonaers will
do the same thing. Come on, brethren.
our latch. string 10 on the outside.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11
Va. BAPTIST
e. S s. CONVENTION
DANVILLE, va, June Il, 1900.

DANvILLE, VA. June IL, 1900.
To the Sunday Schools. Associations.
Unions and all connected with the
Virgins Baptist State Sabbath School
Convention Greeting
Dear Brethren: I'VE take this means
OF calling your attention 90 she ssct
that the annual meeting Of your Oon-
ventiou viii convene 49, the First
Baptist Church Sunday SS3ool of Man
chester, Va, on Wednesday before she
fourth Lords day IN August 1900.
Is 10 the earnest desire Of she Board
that you be Represented. and raise ali
money possible for Conventional pur-
posea.
At no tims IN our nlssory - Sunday
School organisation has been IL more
imperative that the friends of the Don.
vention should rally to it's support
than now. The true-hesrted and loyal
men and women who have stood by rs
90 faithfully In the past, and by whose
wise counsel and STRONG financial as
sistance the Convention has been sb O.
to carry on the great cause OF religious
education throughout our State, are
now expected TO respond to eur call.
The existing troubles in our State
present q condition of affairs never
witnessed before. A crisis 10 to be
met. To do 10 as becometh Christian
men and women will require Berious
thought and prayerful consideration.
o one who has the cause which we
represent ut heart can afford TO absent
himself from this meeting. There
may be differences Of opinion among
us. Does that justify any In with
drawing2 Some mistakes may have
oeen made. Is not the Convention the
best place in which 10 correct them
The cause we seek to advance is too
important 20 DO abandoned, brethren :
We are sowing both for time ana eter-
atty. Let us stop and ponder well be-
fore we utter one word 60 discourage Or
lift one finger to destroy the work
builded by our own hsnds--an organi-
cation which hes done mueh good, and
destined so do more to promote our
Masters kingdom. -
Come 60 Msnchesser. Come in large
numbers. Come with renewed zeal.
Come with an earnest deaire to draw
| inso one strong brotherhood all who
| are In sympathy with the great objects
| for which the Convention Was organ
issd. Our missionaries arc still upor
che field planting new schools. foster
/ ing weak ones, carrying Bibles iato tbs
homes Of the benighted and destitute
and preashing she gospel Of the Son o.
God 90 dying men and women.
Shall this work ceasef Shall theSs
servants Of God be recalled from The
field Z Shall our grand old Oonven
ton, wiah al ita history its achieve
nenta. ita pleasant associations Arount
which our memories hnger with FOND
rseollessioas, 60 downf u is left with
you 10 answer.
Les every school. association and IN
ION Join On one united cry ION 20 Men
lchesser." Reduced rates viii Be 20
cured over all lines leading into th'
sity. Yours fos God end humanity,
B. z. ELL. President,
1 w. y. 01AsTy, Oes. Sae'y'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11

TxEY charge up much against us and
We are at times prone 60 think that
we are about 80 bad % some of these
white folks we read about.
TO the point: it IL alleged that
PRANK 9. 0LvsR, pianist Of the Garlic
son Opera Company has been intimate
with the ten-yeAr. old daughter of
VSoENr DONATE, an Italian. Both
were at the Chsmberlin Hotel, Old
Point and the case was called before
United States Commissioners JOHN O.
TUcKKR. ~
The charge against OLvzR Is that OF
seduction and not rape. He was on
the government reservation and there
iere subject to the laws Of the United
States only.
SEINE of the revolving features will
not bear publication. Enough Il
known however to demonstrate that
the affair would never have beer
known had mos Oliver communicated
TO the child the losthsome disease
with which he IL now suffering.
, The truth is coming out by degreel
and it lie being demonstrated shat TIT
coloHea brother 10 the looking glass II
which the vices Of the white brothe
are reflected.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11
ONE AND Many.

An anomalous and surprising eondi-
ton presents itself in CHIsA. United
States Minister CoSeER 10 presumed
10 be in danger. de has informed the
Department of State that his situation
il serious. This is all.
Az result 5000 troops with q dosen
transports are detailed to 20 to his re-
lief. This will necessitate the expend.
iture Of tens Of thousands OF dollars,
besides endangering our supremacy in
the Philippines.
In North Carolina, last week. Mar
ION BUTLER, United States Senator
was threatened by Q mob, and this
week his life Was In 20 much danger
that he found it necessary TO employ
nine armed man 20 guard him TO his
home In his native state.
American citizens Of color were in
Inundated and threatened last week "
armed members Of the Red Shirt Brig
sds, . lawless mob organised for she
purpose OF ovsr-throwisg the laws.
There has been no movement on the
part Of our national troops. The offic-
isl head OF the nation 10 silent. Even
Mr.. BRIAN YVES a. deaf ~ post and -
dumb - an oyster upon this subject
Of subjects, and we have no assurance
from him that his administration
would deal with this csnkerous condi-
ton which iS destroying the lite of the
nation.
When white men are intimidated.
what must colored ones expect7 Min
is'er CoEGss in China ia more power.
full shan all OF the colored and Popu-
list white folks in the United States.
1t may be that somebody may be able
TO explain this absurd condition TO the
satisfaction Of themselves, but hardly
90 the qualification of the people who
are the victims OF this most anoma-
lous and outrageous condition Of af-
fairs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11
RathBo.e's ALLEGED SHORTAGE.

Havana, Aug. S.-Martin C. Fosnes
acting director general OF posts, ap-
pcared for the arst time personally
yesterday against Estes @. Rathbone
the deposed director, and offered adj
ditional evidence In the court OF first
instance. Deputy Auditor Lawshe
who has been investigating Mr.. Rath.
bones accounts, disallows items ag-
gregating more than cas-, 900. These
include unauthorized personal sxpendi.
lures and stuffed pay rolls, together
with number of Questionable con-
tracts. 1t In probable that Rathbone's
trial will come on during the frsi
week OF September.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11

rape her. although she other ops
stood there with her mouth wide open
arousing the nsiahborhood.
IL 10 70 the lsdy's eredit.-shs 10 q
trained nurse that she Joined In the
application for communication of sen-
tence.
1t has gotten 30 now that an inno-
cent colored man shsrged with as
saulting white woman, has no more
show than "a bob.tsil mule In fiy-
time" They hang him frat and en-.
Quire ss to his innocence afterwards.
"Oh. the pity OF it'll"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11
RowDYIsx Oh PIoHIos.

TEE conduct Of some OF the lower
elements OF cur people Ia . disgrace to
themselves and srefeotion upon those
connected wish them.
White hoodlums seem to Do able 60
sfford this, but colored ones cannos be
permitted 60 initiate their example.
When women and men OF the lower
order 60 on picnics, drink whiskey
and beer and in moments of tempora-
~ insanity associate with respectable
people. IL 10 about time to make On ex
ample Of thsm, be the cost what IL
may.
|. We should put down this lawlsss-
ness among ourselves without expect
ing other people TO do Il for M.
Twice this season picnic parties have
been converted into camps Of rowdy-
ism By this element which should. be
wiped from the face of the earth were
10 possible 90 to do.
We cannot defend colored men and
women charged with crime, and plead
for the amelioration OF our present
undone conditions when these low. de-
graded people are permitted TO display
their disgusting traits In publis en-
dsngsring human life and asaassinas-
ing good morals.
Il Was the exhibition OF this same
hoodiun spirit In the white elements
of New orle ans. which resulted in the
numbering Of innocent colored men
and women.
RoAxRr OHARLRs was Q saint % eem-
pared to some of these colored folks
who disgrase our church picnies.
No white men are more dangerous
enemies 80 our welfare than are these
dissipsted people whe display sheir
evil propensities in public.
All such conduct will be condemned
By right thinking people everywhere.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11
ceHstANDANr THERON ApoLodIzRn.
ssys Ffsfnx ON Consul stoves Tr-f-
Nss~lted From q B1istake.

Says Ffvfnw ON Consul Stoves TRAIT,
Rss-lted From n Mistake.
Kroonstad, Aug. S.-Commandant
Theron. who commanded the Boer fly
ing patrol that derailed and burned last
week near Honigspruit the train carry
Ing United States Consul Stove and
hying the Stars and Stripes, has suf-
fersd loss OF three killed and ten
severely wounded In a rear guard &C
ton near Kroonstad with the Malta
mounted infantry. The British sus-
tanned no losses. Additional details re-
garding the attack on the train bear
Ing Mr. Stowe show that al bullets
traversed his compartment Mr.. Louis
Sharp, an American, accompanying Mr..
Stowe, was shot through the foot.
Theron, whom Mr.. Stowe hastily
sought. expressed sorrow for the act,
maintaining that II was due to a mis-
take. The Beers put Mr.. Stoves car
riage back on the line.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11
sRHTREOE COMMITTED.

a Gov. TYLER hss seen fis to commute
the sentence Of FaANK BENJAMIN TO
2 life imprisonment, upon she ground Of
insanity.
This was done apsn the recommend
alton Of the physicians appointed 70
examine him.
We now thihk g q I'm oeder TO ord
or Q eonsmission Of laaasy far the
Jury whish esnyiessd hin and tss mob
which hswlse Tor his blood.
Let 90 ses s--BzsJANrs rang the
aoor-bsll Of white eitizen st Hsrap-
ION, We, and when two ladies' re-
ppsndsd, he seized one Of them. ana 10
Hps charged thss ~ afsempsss u
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11
ga THING OF BEAUTY Is A JOY
FOREVER"

Do you know that Mr.. o. N. Steward.
BOZ Monroe Street, the celebrated
q Amer and sign painter. will grain
POUR doors or number your trsnsoms
artistically aud beautifully 80 that it
will always be JOY thereafter to LOOK
at them, and charge you no more. and
in some instances. not 90 much 30
those who spoil them and render them
objects Of dispieasure to you ever AFT
erwardsf 81
You have only TO see his work 20 be
convinced. Call on or drop him .
postal 8 l5-lm
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11
'THOS. v. MITCHELL
MonumentAssociatIon

Interest In the novement to erect 4
monument TO the late Col. Thomas w.
MITCHELL seems 60 increase daily. En-.
couraging Letters have been received
rom all over che state and from Sir
knights 81 fthe different watering
PLACES and summer resorts.
The Grand Lodge OF Virgins hearth
~ endorsed the movements OF the Asso.
citation, and pledged their entire sup
port. The Association beng aware of
she fact shat q number OF Sir knights
are out OF the city wishes each and
everv Sir Knight and friend so contrib
ute 90 literally 10 possible without any
further notice. The Association feels
much encouraged ever she formation
OF an auxiliary by the ladies Of the va
rious Courts OF the city, and feel doubly
assured with their assistance that the
monument liz sn assured success.
The committees are enthusiastic oy-
er the outlook for the monument thew
propose to erect over the late lam ens.
ed Dol. Thomas w. MITCHELL, OF whom
&c "a az be truely said. . more gallant,
chivslrous Kuight ne'er Backed a
friend or breast q foe thea Tom"
Mitchell.
The officers of the association ara
fully confident that they will be able
TO unvsil the monument by the mid.
die OF September, at which time thew
expect 60 have the grsndest Pythisn
parade ever seen In this state. The
assoeistion 10 fully aware of the mag
nitude OF the work they have. before
them, TO have everything in reafsiness
In 90 short space OF time; bus being
very much encouraged With the
prompt and ready responses. backed
by the very energetic comnittee, .hey
feel fully able to measure up TO the re-
Qniresents OF the undertaking.
Therefore, we call upon every. trus
and loving Sir knight and friends in
general 20 help az IN this grand and
noble cause. Let as have your sub-
scription st once. 6hew your. true
fythianism and your friendship and
les rs erect this monument to this
grand and noble, true and tried Sir
Knight.
The following are the names OF khose
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Glassworker.' Advanced Wages.

Atlantic City, Aug. S-President
Hayes, Of the Green Glass Bottle
Blowers association, announced last
night that the conference between
representatives of the blowers and
those from the manufacturers which
has been In progress for eight days
ended last evening, and that the agree
ment signed includes an increase OF Z
per cent on the net hist, which restores
the prices paid ON the old list which
was in force prior to 1888. All earn
ing are to be paid In cash, which ahol-
ishes the company store.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11
THG NORTH CAROLINA ROBBERY.

The so-cAlled election in North Oar
olina was one of the most outrageous
violations Of the constitution ano the
laws shat has ever been Witnessed in
any country.
The happenings at Wilmington, N.
O., last fall were repeated throushous
she state upon q larger scale. Armed
bodies OF men wearing rsd-shirts, over
awsd and intimidsted the people.
To avoid bloodshed. the election was
yielded up to the robbers and colored
men remained away from the polls.
Can . stete permit It's citizens to
nullify and violste the plain provisions
OF the constitution of the United
StASes and not be responsible there.
fos7 II was boldly announced that
cOiored men would not be allowed to
vote and that they would be killed
should shey attempt to do 80.
The lawlessness did not stop with
eolored men, bat exercised itself upon
white men 80 well. United States
Senator AAREoH BsrLxR was not safe
| I'm his own state and IN certain sections
could not risk making . political
speech. This 10 . repetition Of the
scenes in SOUTH CAROLINA and emphs
sises shs fast that popular government
Iis noe che suessss which it is pistured
weAsrs drifting steadily towards 9
sondision Of anarchy, whsn eash mar
muss stand for his own with ths state
and national governments In ths bask'
ground.
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wife killed Husband and, s.,f.

Philadelphia. Aug. 6.-Robert W.
Sinclair, aged 81 years, a fruit commits
sion merchant In this city, and his
wife. Annie e.. aged 30 years, were
both found dead Saturday night with q
bullet hole In each OF their heads in
the garden in front OF their summer
home at Green Tree station, on the
Pennsylvania railroad, near this city
The couple had frequently quarreled
and some time ago separated. Last
week the wife returned to her hus-
bands house. 1t Is believed the wife
killed the husband with her revolver
and then took her own Life with his
weapon.
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Do You Know Him 2

/ wOald like to know the where
abouts of Robert billiard. The last We
heard Of him he was &C Newport News.
II any one know anything OF him
will please let me hear from them.
He has two sist ers, Mrs. Sue Furbush
and Mrs. Annie r. Diggs OF Chicago
His fathers name was William billiard
and mothers name Louisa billiard.
Any information viii be thankfully
received by
Mrs. Sur FURsusH,
611 18th ST., Lynchburg, VS..
iuo-St.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-08-11

London, Aug. 8.-Tho viceroy OF
India, Lord Csr=cn OF Kedleston.
cables that q very decided improve
ment In the crop prospects has taken
place during the last ten days through
the sudden and opportune renewed ad-
vance OF the monsoon. Ample rain
has fallen for the present agricultural
requirements in Gujerat and the
greater part OF Rajputana and central
India, and sowings are being actively
prosecuted so far as the scarcity oil
plow bullocks permits. II the presen,
favorable conditions continue consid-
cradle autumn crops will be secured
and the tension will relax. There are
now about $3.50, 900 persons receiving
relief
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SOUTHERN EPWORTH LEAGUE
CoNFERENOE.


Atlanta. Co., July $3.50. 1900.
sonthern Railway snnounees rsse Of
one Hrst class fare tor the reund trip
from all sicket stations on.its lines "a
Atlanta ead return on account sbove.
Tickets 60 be sold July 24th and 25th
wish nnai husit, returning August lss.
The Southern Offers double daily Liza
led service In both directions for those
attending the above conferences.
@. W. WsstbuRy, T. r. A.