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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

Americans Attack u strong Force of Fili'
pinos fnsurgents Were Driven
Out OF san Mateo.

Out OF san Mateo.
Manila, by Cable. j. Colonel Lockett, with
q force Of 2, 600, including artillery, attacked
a strong force Of insurgents entrenched In
the mountains near Montalban, about Ave
miles northeast Of San Mateo. The enemy
were completely routed. the Americans pur-
suing them through the hills, amid which
they fed In every direction.
Four Americans were wounded. The Fill
pino loss was large, resulting from II heavy
infantry and artillery fire for three hour
into the trenches.
1t IL supposed that the insurgents were
those who were driven out Of San Mateo ON
the day General Lawton was killed. They
mum cred probably II thousand.
dozen lines uf insurgent trenches COW
cred the steep trail through the hills. and
likewise the valley below, along which The
Americans pissed. The main attacking party
consisted Of the Foriy-slSth Volunteer ln-
fantfy, troop Of cavalry and artillery. Col
onel Lockeit commanding in person. The
rest OF the command operated from remote
points In an endenvor to carry out Colonel
Lockett's plan OF throwing his lines around
the enemy, and thus cutting of retreat. The
nature OF the mountainous country mnde II
impracticable to execute this movement sue
cessfuliy.
After the insurgents began to run there
was IA vain attempt to use artillery.
IL now appears that one American was
Killed In the attack upon the Subig garrison
10y General Santa Ana.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
KENTUCKY AFFAIRS MIXED Up.
Doubt as TO Who the Election Commits
sloners Are.


sloners Are.
Frankfort. KY, Especial. J- Governor Tny-
lor appointed W. II. Mackoy (anti-Goebel
Democrat) and A. NJ. j. Cochran (Republi-
cam state election commissioners. The
Republican minor state ofIicials-elect. whose
contests will come before the board. have
not decided exactly what course they will
pursue, but as Clerk Shackqlford will swear
In the Democratic commissioners appointed
by Commissioner Poyntz, 1t is probable Tny-
lor's nppointees will institute mandamus
proceedings to get possession OF the Offices.
Democratic leaders do not believe the courts
will hold Taylor's appointments good. but
they do not disguise the fact that they re-
greet the complications growing out OF the
designations of former COMMISSIONS Pryor
and Ellis.
A few scattering members OF the legisla.
ture began arriving, and 1t Is anticipated
that, owing to the unusual interest growing
out OF the contests for governor and lieutrn-
ant governor, nearly all will be here early.
Friends OF ex-Electlon Commissioner Ellis
are. with his authority. discouraging II move
ment among some OF the auti-Goebe Demo
Gratis TO give him boom for senator. Ellis
Is unqua 1edly for Blackburn.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

great rock on which stood monastery
and IA hotel at Amaln, Italy, dropped into
the sea, carrying with 1t another MOTEL and
several villas. Four vessels we're also de-
etroyed. The loss OF life is heavy.
The opponents Of the government in the
French Chamber Of Deputies made I'm attack
upon its policy in the conspiracy trial.
Hugh Lupus Grosvenor, Duke Of West
minister, and reputed to have been the rich
est lnan In the world, Is dead
Forty school children were drowned by the
les on the river Lys, at Frelinghem, belgium,
giving way.
The imperial and Prussian ministers are
replying through the newspapers to tho ut
tacks nude upon them. There will DO u
sharp fight IN the Prussian Diet against
Prince Hohenlohe, tho chancellor, whom the
Conservatives are determined to oust
The arrival OF the German warship Nike
at Port-au-Prince has caused alarm among
the Haytians.
The Gualemalan revolution is reported to
nave been suppressed.
Jean Lamoureaux, "a famous musical con-
ductor, died In Paris.
Ill Hung Chang was appointed acting
viceroy of Canton, China.
Deroulede was sentenced to two years in
prison for libelllDg senators composing High
Court OF Justice.
In speech ut Aberdeen, Mr. Brice bitterly
attacked Mr.. Chamberlain and denounced
his methods.
The steamer Cameo picked up the crew OF
the italian burk Lenucciu, which had found
cred.
Prince Arenberg was court-martinled for
killing native in German Southwest Africa.
Mahmoud Pasha the Sultan's fugitive SON
in-law, reached Marselles.
Germany has determined to secure u num-
Der of coaing stations for her nnvy In the
Tar East, the Antilles and South America.
The German flag was hoistcd over the
courthouse at Apia, Samoa.
At Trinity College, in Dublin. the degree
OF doctor OF laws was conferred on Joseph
Chamberlain. The students made II demon
tration, but were worsted by the police.
The Sultan's son-in-law fled from Con-
stanunople with his wfe's jewels and all the
money he could collect.
China has declared her purpose TO fight
rather than grant France demand for terri
tory.
President Castros troops ousted General
hernandez party from Maracaibo, Yene-
zuela.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
VICTORIA ISSUES A WARNING.
Subjects Must Not Assist the Boers W ork
of the Boer Sharpshooters.

Subjects Must Not Assist the Boers- W ork
of the Boer Sharpshooters.
London. BY Cable. The British authori-
ties. thoroughly alarmed over the disafrec-
ton OF the farmers In Cape Colony. and the
assistance being given the Beers by other
British subjects, are adopting various meas
ures to cheek 1t. Proclamations and orders
issued hy British military commanders hav
ing had no effect. the Privy Council held
meeting ut Windsor Castle. ut which Queen
Victoria proclaimed II warning to all British
subjects not to assist the inhabitants of the
Transvanl or Orange Free state, or sell or
transport merchandise thereto, under pom
al OF the law.
The Queens proclamation win undoubted-
ly prove as futile us the declarations OF the
British commanders. The colonists, who are
helping the Beers, will continue to do 80
surreptitiously, II not openly. 1t will be
utterly impossible for the Br ,tlsh to pateoI
the whole of Cape Colony to prevent the peo-
pie aiding the Boer fighters, with whom they
are In sympathy.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
BUILDINGS WIPED OUT By FIRE.
A Disastrous Connagration Visits Hast.
ings, Minn.

~ biSaStrous NOniAgruttOu visits Hast
ings, Minn.
Hastings, Mimi. Especial. NEARLY three
blocks Of buildings In the business portion
of the town were burned with h loss OF
about 100000. The fire broke out in Il. C.
Libby Il Co.'S sawmil--evltlently the work
of an incendlary--and the entire plant, with
siorehouses, lumber, Office, sheds, etc., were
consumed.
Most Of the buildings burned were only
partially insured, aud the loss upon the
owners will fall heavily. The flremen on
gagged in desperate battle to keep the fire
from passing across Vermillon street, but
sparks set fire to the roofs OF the court.
house, the Church OF Guardian Angels and
other costly structures aud residences, but
were extinguished with little damage.
The city seeming in imminent danger
Mayor Busch Wired the mayor OF st. Paul
for aid, and as soon rs possible two steamer
and supply wagons were sent down, which
materially aided In subduing the flames.
Many people are thrown ont OF employment
and others are rendered homeless
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
DISASTROUS EARTH0UA AXE.
Six Drunken Indian squaws Crushed to
Death by Falling walls Those Killed
We're Horribly DIsflnured,

Death by Falling waIis Those Killed
Were Horribly Dlsngurcd,
San Jucinto, Cal, Especial. This little
city is scene OF desolation. People are be-
ginning to recover from tho terror Inspired
by the earthquake which centered here on
Christmas morning, and destroyed every
brick building in the town, and some definite
estimates Of tho damage wrought can now
be made.
At the Saboba Indian Reservation. near
here, % dance had boon held tho night be-
fore. and large quantities OF whlskey CON
sumed by the Indians sent most OF them Into
drunken stupor before tho shock came.
number OF squaws had huddled together In
an old abode building, and were sleeping cf
tho effects OF the liquor. The heavy walls
fell In upon thcn, six wero killed outright,
and two died later, while score more were
badly injured. Those killed were horribly
crushed.
Main street presents n sad appearance 1t
ia impossible to walk along the sidewalks
becnnse OF Tho heaps of debris and over
hanging walls. Brick walls were ra2ed to
the level OF the ground with thousands OF
dollars worth of merchandiso buried under
Meath There is not "a business house In town
but has suffered.
iSitNlilb NlIfS uTt upWu anu SbUlu VI Ahc
powerhunses have fallen In. The walls OF the
county hospital. erected recently at II cost OF
$4,000, are badly damaged.
AT Ilcmet, the hotel was damaged to tho
extent Of Sl0.000 BlnghNm's flour mill,
$4,000. Tho lire walls OF Webbers brick
store fell out, the plate-glasS windows were
smashed, and the entire stock Of goods is on
the floor in u heap. The ohmneys OF the
hotel fell. many Of them crashing through
tho roof. One fell on the bed Of Frank John
son. brulslng him badly. The verandas are
Mi down and the walls badly cracked. The
rear wall OF the johnson block fell outward
aud the whole building was demolished.
The third story OF the Hotol Mills Is down,
and the second story walls fell in.
Pugh's store and fixtures were all shaken
down. There arc but two chlmneys left in
the town. The gables OF tho Highland Asy-
lum were cracked and the chimneys shaken
down.
1t Is said that rumblings had been heard
for several days about Taquils Peak in the
san Jacinto range, supposed to be an extinct
volcano. Between San Jacnto and Hemet
Geysers OF hot sulphur water have appeared,
and the fumes were so strong that no one
eau get near the geysers.
Preparations are already being made for
the rebuilding OF most of tho ruined struc.
lures.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

Washington. Especial Secretary Long
has addressed letters to Senator Hale and
Representative Boulelle, who look nfter
naval legislation in the Senate and House.
relative to the plan OF refltting tho historic
old craft Constitution as naval training
ship. Tho Massachusetts State Society o (
the Daughters OF 1912 propose to pay for
the relltting through popular subscription,
and Secretary Long refers to this rs u worthy
purpose, inspired by patriotic impulse. At
tho request Of Mr.. Hale, the Secretary has
drafted bill to cover the plan.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
MuRDEnous coNvIor's ATTACK.

Washington Man, Convicted of Man
slaughter, Nearly Kills a Keeper.
Albany, n. Y, especial. William Patter-
son. who Il serving q teb-year sentence In
tho Albany PsnitentIary for mans laughter
committed Ia Washington, u. C.. made u
sayage attack on one OF hi- Keepers.
Patterson was in the ironing shop. As
Keeper A. l.. Bendall passed he struck him
"A wicked blow with u iatlron on the back Of
the bend. Patterson would have followed
up the attack, but the other convlcts over
powered him.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
Georgla Town swent hy Eire.

Vienna, Ca, Especial. This city was
swept by fire which started in Smiths res
taurant, but the exact cause has not yet been
ascertained. The fre was not checked until
the following buildings were consumed:
Smiths restaurant, barber shop. the post
Office, Miss Christians millinery store, Pow
ellis law office, DR.. Powell's office, the VI
emma House. No lives were lost. The In
surance was only partial.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
SOLDIERS CHARGED WITH MURDER

shot Man. by Order. who Was Trying
to Escape.
Omaha, (Special,) Acting undsr the in
struction OF the governor, Attorney General
Smyth will begin proceedings in Sarpy
county charging Corporal Fear aud Private
jenkins with the murder OF Private Morgan.
The two men, acting under orders from the
proper officers shot and killed Morgan
while the latter was trying to escape from
Crook. The Sarpy county authorities de-.
ciined to prosecute. leaving tho matter to
tho military, who held u court-martial aud
acquitted the men. The governor then
ordered the ease taken into tho state courts.
District Attorney Summers received orders
from Washington to defend tho men.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
STREET DUBLIN ALABAMA.

Josse Harden Kills an Uncle, Wounds An
other. and Is Himself Killed.
Huntsville, Ala, (Speclal. In II street
duel nj Deposit two men were killed aud
t tlird probably fatally wounded.
James Hnrden's throat was cut from ear
to ear by his nephew, Jesse II ,rden. The
former is dead. John G. Harden, II brother
OF the dead man, was seriously cut by Jesse
Harden. and as the fight was drawing 10 II
close Mac Russ d discharged II load Of buck
slot into the abdomen OF Jesse Harden
cansIng death instantly. All the parties are
we'll known and prominent In politics. The
cause OF the fight ~ not known.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

New York, Especial. A contract was
slgnel transferring all copyrights, title and
subscription list OF Demorest's Magazine to
Robert Bonner's Sons. Demorest's MaRn-
zlne Will bo discontinued and the fashion
aud pattern departments, hnlf-mnute talks
aad worlds PROCESS will be continued in tho
Ied4er Monthly.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
STATUE FOR LAwrON.
Twenty -fve Thousand Dollars to be Raised
In Indiana.

Indianapolis, Ind, (Special.)-A joint
committee OF the Commercial Club and the
Board OF Trade met TO organize for raising q
fund OF $3.50 o or more to erect statue ot
General Lawton here.
1t was resolved that an Indiana Lawton
monument commission be organized, Of
which the Governor should be X filcio the
president, which should consist vi the mem
bers Of the joint committee and the chair
men OF county Lawton monument commit.
tees and whose purpose should De the ercc-
tlon at the capital Of a monument IN memory
OF General LaWtOu
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
"7-77-7 = - 7a--7--7----
ROBBERY AND MURDER.

Two WelI-Known citizens suffer from
burglars.
Fayetteville. Ga, Especial. The dead
body of wyley W. Padgett, well-known
citizen, who lived about six miles from here,
was found and by his side was n bloody axe
with which his skull had been split open.
Mr.. pndgett was well-to-do and was
known to have bad considerable sum OF
money with him. Only ton cents were found
in his pockets. 1t is supposed that some one
who knew the old man had money, killed
and robbed him. Up 10 this tiuio there is
no cline - the murderer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
A Race War IL r.atened.

Jacksonville, Fla, Especial. )-There Is
much excitement at Fort White, town
thirty miles from here, over the threats Of
the negro portion of the population to burn
the town. The negroes are excited because
OF the killing OF Tom White, who resisted
arrest by the town marshal. The marshal
It u claimed acted In sef-defense. The
white people have armed themselves, and
are on their guard.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
ENGLAND TO SUE ron PEACE.
The Sort of an Agreement President Kru-
ger Would he Willing to Make.

k"F ""Nrr' nU " 'r''IHb T" 3'1HFN'
London, (By Cable "A despatch from
Winston Churchill says that from conytssa-
tions with members OF the Transvual eXecu-
tive at Pretoria he learned that the Beers
began the war with trepdation. but tina.
President Kruger is now confident Grent
B-itan will soon sue Tor peace.
In the highest Transvaal circles MIR.
Churchill asserts. there is serious talk OF II
compromise, by which Great Britain would
cede tho territory now occupied by the
armies Of the two republics, pay an indem-
nifty OF e2O, 100000 (SloO, ,OOO,O)0) and ack-
nowlcdge the complete Independence OF the
rrunsYual.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
Old Indy Knied by a TrnIn.

Camden, N. j., (Special.) Mrs. Lydia
Bedine, seventy-hve years OF age, WI s in-
stantly killed by au express train, on tho
West Jersey Rallroah near Merohantyllle
The engineer says tho woman walked de
libcrately In front OF the engine and laid
down several packages abe carried. Mrs
Bodlne was worry deaf, and. 1t Ia believed,
did not hear the approach ot tho tran.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
sherlr Killed by n Nsrro.

Monticello, Fla, Especial. )--will German,
negro shot and killed Sheriff Il. d. Sim
kins, at the Scurry place six miles north OF
town.
German WAS wanted for murder, anu Sim
kins and posse went TO arrest him. They
closed in on the cabin in which the negro
was concealed. As sinkims pushed open the
door, German shot him twice In the breast.
The murderer escaped from the rear door,
but was shot down and killed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
FORTY CHILDREN PERISH.

While Playing Upon Frozen River the
Ice Breaks, and They Disappear.
brussels, (By Cable Upwards OF forty
school children were drowned In an Ice ne
cident at FrellnGhem, near the French from.
tier. The children OF the district had been
given holiday with permission to play on
the frozen River Lys. When tho merrimcnt
WIS., at full height the Ice broke suddenly.
and the children disappeared. A few were
rescued half dead, but tho majority were
drowned
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

Springfield, o., Special. D. Frank B. Coe
shot and killed his wife, then shot himself
They we're found side by side, Mrs. Coe
dead, Lut Coe still living. He was taken to
the hospital. Coe is an employe OF the Ohio
Southern Railway. Jealousy is thought 10
be the cause of the tragedy.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

Augusta. Ga, Especial. Wv. C. stoy was
arrested on warrant sworn out BY Chief OF
Police Hook, charged with arson. Stoy IL
an excursion manager. The three dlsas-
trous fres In this city recently-thelr origins
pointing strongly to incendiarism--hav
greatly excited the people. Recently II
building was fred three times In one day.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

Norfolk, VA, Especial Walter Cotton,
the negro sentenced 10 die for the murder OF
storekeeper Wyatt. OF Portsmouth, and who
walked out OF Jail while his death-watch
slept, has not yet been recaptured. A re-
ward OF $3.50 wns offered for his ar
rest. The belief is general that Cotton has
gone for good.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
SIN CHILDREN CREMArED.
Fatal Fire In IA School During "a Rohenrsn
of Christmas Exercises.

fatal Fire IN a bchooI DurIHg n Kohenrsnl
of Christmas Exercises.
Quincy. ILL.,, Especial six little girls
were burned to death, four probably fatally
burned, and eight other persons badly In.
jured during the rehearsal Of Christmas ex.
ercises OF one OF the classes ut st. Francis
school.
There were fourteen little girls in the
class, and they represented different char
actcrs. Two OF them appeared rs lambs,
and wore white fleece on their garments.
The fleece OF one caught fire from an open
gas jet, and In almost an instant tho whole
ring ol little ones was In flames.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

Canton, Ohio. Especial. Fire started IL
nm electric heater in one OF tho Canton MAJ
htlon cars after all tho cars had been run
into the barn. Service on Canton streets Is
on half time on the main lines, aud ali other
lines ARE abandoned. Tho lnterurban ser.
Nica will be- maintained Tho loss s $50.
600, covered by insurance.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

Victoria, i. c., Especial News has been
received by the steamer AorHngi OF n bloody
civil war that has been raging among the
natives OF KrwNn, New Guinea. In the
lighting the head chief was defeated, and II
villages in all were destroyed, with heavy
slaughter.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
Annthnr nntlinlh Killed.

Matewnn, W. Va, Especial Wayne Hat.
field, son OF Elias Hatfield and nephew al
Devil Anse' Hatfield, shot and killed
George Hatheld's son, OF Bear Greek The
shooting occurred in George Braseurs store
Wayne Hatfield escaped to tho mountains.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

Grcenville. Ind. Especial The residence
Of George Hancock, II well-to-do farmer,
was entered by two burglars. who attacked
ani wounded him In such manner that his
recovery Is doubtful. Tho burglars secured
: ,Q3Q
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

Devils Lake, n. D., Especial. "a move
ment has been lnaugurated for the building
OF a bridge across Devils Lake 10 the Font
rotten reservation, and the opening OF tho
80, 900 acres OF reservation land TO settle
rnent ~ purchase from the Indians.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
Nothing Known In Pittsburg.

Pittshurg, Pn., Especial. )-'Nothing il
known here OF the murder OF u woman
named Flaherty by John L.. Ford nine years
ago. The flcs OF the police and coroner
show no record Of the alleged orlme.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

New York, Especial. with 275 farmer
boys from tho West aboard the converted
cruiser Dixie left the nayy-yard for the West
Indies. When the Dixie comes back, next
July, the boys will be f,dl-hedged sailors.
Before the Dixie retaIn rs hothe she will cruise
In the Mediterranean. Capt. Charles Be-
knap Is in command.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

Rio Janeiro, (By Gable, THE Brazilian
warship Tiradentes has sailed Tor Amapa, in
the territory OF Guyana, which is in dispute
tween France aud Brazil, and where serl-
Gus trouble Is expected TO occur.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

st. Paul, Minn., Especial. The Dominion
Government apparently contemplates build
Ing railway from Great Slave Lake to Ches-
terleld Inlet and through tho Yukon district
survey party ia now being fitted out and
one OF tho members Is now in this city.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
TOBACCO LANDS IN FLORIDA.

The Dukes, of Sorth Carolina, buy Larg"
Tracts.
Leesburg, Fla, Especial. Ninety-four
thousand acres OF land have been recently
purchased In Lake county, this state, by the
Dukes, the tobacco men, of North Carolina.
The expect to cut Off aud utilize the timber,
plant the land In tobacco, and eventually
run a railrond across the country TO connect
with the Florida East Coast Railway.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
A Kentucky Affair.

West Liberty. KY. (spedal.-Ja nos Pat
ton and Harlan Disco, of White Oak, this
county, got into dInlculty. Patton shot
and killed Cisco, while Cisco was cutting
Patton to pieces with knife. Patton viii
die.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04
KilledInnp Poker Rnnm.

Clinton, H.. (spccal. )---At weldon, ten
miles southeast OF here. llmrj Summer
Jr.. carpenter, and Doc Marcnm, Il
farm hnnd. qunrreIled IN poker room
0h.n }lnreum shot aud killed summer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-04

At Mooreheld. W. vn., Lemuel Kohne was
sentenced to life Imprisonment for the mur-
der OF John Sager.