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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-02-15
TWO BLUFFS.
Pleasant Meeting Bstvssn the Eat
tor and tho Reporter.


Jack Rogers was q newspaper report
er and broke. He had hung around
the Dubuque newspaper ofices for a
job until no had been requested to
move on. SO he decided to move on
to Des Moines. But how to get thero
was the question. Jack put on his
thinking cap. and the result was that
two hours later he found himself on
train and the conductor standing by
his seat. Ticket" said the conduc-
tor. SEQ here. conductor" said Jack,
easily. my names Rogers. and I'm q
reporter on the Des Mones Air
Blast I'm broke and I'm In hurry
to get back home with a big scoop. You
let me ride and the officell fix It up
with you. Seer" Well" said the
conductor, II guess thatll do all right.
The road feels friendly toward the Air
Blast In fact, the editor is In the
back coach. Come along and I'll in
troduce you. II he says you're all right
1t goes" Jack was knocked all in n
heap at the turn things had taken, but
he had nothing to do but to follow the
conductor They halted In front OF a
man in the coach. and the conductor
said; MIR. Smitem. this is Mr.. Rog-
ers. He says he's a reporter on your
paper, ana wants the ONCE to pny for
his transportation when he gets 10 Des
Molnes." How do you do, Mr.. Rog-
ers?" said the editor pleasantly, ex-
tending his hand. Glad to see you.
Sit down here with me-" The conduc-
tor didn't wait for any more but went
of. We'll, this is nice OF you," said
Jack, too astonished and embarrassed
to talk straight. "Of course, I'm not
on your paper, but I'm broke and
yarned to the conductor. hoping to get
job and square 1t up later" "Oh,
that's all right. my boy" said the
other. Neither am | on the paper.
I'm only riding on the editors pass
San Francisco Bulletin.
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Matter Of Courtesy.

A good story, which has the merit OF
being true, is told of the late Lady
Howard de Walden. On one occasion
she had little wager with her neigh
Dor, Lady Emily Foley, based on her
Arm belief that the rustlcs of Worces-
tershlre were more polished in their
manners than those of Herefordshire
A fitting opportunity to solve the ques-
tion soon occurred. The two ladioo
went for an afternoon drive in pony
cart. Presently they reached a closed
gate, which was civilly opened for
them by laborlng lad. II am sure"
said Lady Howard de Walden, as she
gave the boy sixpencc. you are
Herefordshire boy" Thou beest
loiar," replied the boy. "Olm q
Worcestershire lad" That settled
the duestion.-Exchange
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Wiling to Keep the Secret.

Hartupp-Look here, old fellow,
there's something / want to tell you.
Smiller-Is 1t q secret?
Hartupp-Yes; but l don't mind tell
Ing you. I want loan OF one hundred
dollars.
Smiller-You may depend upon me;
III not whisper a word about it,
Brooklyn Life.
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FATHER OF THE GOLD BILL.

Congressman Jesse Overstreet, who
introduced the monetary bill which
passed the house recently, is one of
the rising young men in congress. He
represents an indianapolis district. Mr..
overstreet Is just 40. He is a lawyer OF
ability and Is serving his third term
in the house He has been prominent
in national politics and has served as
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-02-15

There Is the very closest connection be-
tween local political affairs and national
politics in the Argentine Republic. The To-
cal administrations are, In fact party strong
holds and used as such in securing political
influence
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-02-15

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag.
netlc, full of life nerve and visor, take NoTo-
Bac, the wonderworiter, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, 5oc or Gl. Cure gunran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling ReuedY Co, Chicago or New York
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-02-15

The native commissioner at Sebungwo,
Africa. reports that the white rhinoceros l.
still to bo seen on the veldt in the districts
between the Sanyati and Zambesi Rivers. II
was generally thought that the gigantic
animal was extinct.
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Note circulation of the Bank OF France at
the opening OF January 1882, 500, ,0G0-was
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have fornd Piso's Cure for Consumption
Al unfailing medicine.-F. r. LORI, 1906 Scott
St., Covington, KY. Oct. 1, 1884.
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There are critical moments in every
life when we must act and act quick
ly.-Rev. d. &. Garrett.
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Bsw Of OInimsnts for Oatatrh Tbs
Contain Mercury,

a. mercury win surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completelyderange thewhole system
when On tering it through the mucous surfaces.
such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as tho
damage they will do Is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by +. j. Cheney Il Co,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and Is taken
Internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of tho system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure to get the genuine.
1t is taken internally. and is made In Toledo
Ohio, by +. j. Cheney n Co. Testmonials FREQ
RYy Sold by Druggists price, I5c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are tho best
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The are fourteen Harvard graduates in
the Fifty-siXth Congress. now in session, OF
whom four are Senators and ten representa-
tiyes,
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PUTNAM FADELEss IYEs do not stain
the hands or spoG the kettle. Sold by all
druggists.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-02-15

bill has been introduced in the legisla-
ture OF New York to abolish common law
marriages in that State.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-02-15

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething,softens the gums, reducing lnfamma.
Uon, allnys pain. cures wind collie 2jc "A puttlo.
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In the fashionable thoroughfare OF Lon
don good house rents for $50, 900 year.
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How Arc Your Kidpeyss
,r Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure nll kidney Ills Sam.
pie ffee Add Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or M Y
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To Cure Constipation Forever.
. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 100 or Csc
u @. c. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
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H. ii. GREEN's Sons, of Atlantt, Ga, are tho
only successful Dropsy Specialists in the
world. See their liberal offer in advertise
ment in another column of this paper.
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Some snakes will eat eggs; others are in.
ordinately fond of milk.
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Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life A,1ay.

the opening OF January - 1882, 500 000-was
the largest in the history of the Institution.
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take NoTo-
Bac, the wondcrworlter, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 5oc or o.. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
The native commissioner at Sebungwo,
Africa, reports that the white rhinoceros IL
still to bo seen on the vedt in the districts
between the Sanyati and Iambesi Rivers. 1t
was generally thought that the gigantic
animal was extinct.
PUTNAM FADELEss IYEs do not stain
the hands or spoG the kettle. Sold by all
druggists.
There Is the very closest connection be-
tween local political affairs and national
politics In the Argentine Republic The To-
cal administrations are, In fact, party strong
holds and used as such in securing political
influence.
How Arc Your Kidpeyst
DR. Hobbs Sparagus pills curc NIL kidney lis q, M
pie free. Add Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or N' Y
Tne are fourteen Harvard graduates in
the Fifty-siXth Congress, now in session, OF
whom four are Senators and ten representa-
tives.
have fornd Plso's Cure for Consumption
al unfailing medicine.-F. II. LORI, 1906 Scott
ST. Covington' KY. Oct. l. 1884
A bill has been introduced in the legisla-
ture Of New York to abolish common law
marriages in that State.
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
ttething,softens the gums, reducing nhamma.
uon, allays pain cures wind collie. 25c. a uottlo.
In the fashionable thoroughfares OF LON
don good house rents for $50, 900 year.
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 100 or ESQ.,
Q. G. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money
Some snakes will eat eggs; others are in
ordinately fond of milk.
VITALITY low, debilitated or exhausted cured
by DIR. kline's lnvigOrating Tonic. FREE 81.
trial bottle for week S treatment. DIR. Kline
Id, V5l Arch st, Philadelphia. Founded 1871.
Missouri has suffered 5000, 900 loss by
tornado since 1890.
II. II. GREEs's Sons, of Atlanta, Ga, are the
only successful Dropsy Specialists in the
world. See their liberal offer In advertise
ment In another column OF this paper.
Illinois expended sls, $685. sOs on its public
schools In 1899.
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
ioc 2oc. II &. Q. Q. fell, druggists refund money.
Mrs. Middleton, who has Just died at Clan
ham, London, was in her younger DAYS q
playmate and attendant OF the Queen.
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Scripture Verses.--Prov. Xxx. I: xii
20 3s; Isa. xviii 7; Cor. ix. IS; Lev
X. OIL; Jer. xxxv. 5, 8, ID, IS, 10; Isa
V. II, ~, a5; Deut. xxx. 10, 20; Cor
nj 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-12
SHOWS HIS HAND.
Chamberlain Says the Bocr Rcpub-
lies VIII &c Treated nr CoIcnies.

Chamberlain Says the Bocr Rcpub-
lies VIII BE Treated ms Colonies.
birmingham. England, May 11.--Mr. Jo-
seph Chamberlain, secretary OF state for
the colonies. presided this evening at the
annual meetins OF the grand committee
of the liberal unonists OF Birmingham,
the occasion being his first appearance
here since the outbreak Of the war.
Speaking OF tie Boer war settlement,
Mr. Chamberlain said
THE government Is cot prepared to
recognize the independence of the Boer
republics tcheers), and we are determined
that the republics shall be finally incor.
porated under the British flag.
For an interval they must be crown
colony, such as India is, but We hope they
will eventually become great selfgoy-
crning colony like Canada and Australia"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-12
ENTIRE HARMONY NECESSARY.
NosIINEEE TowNE THINKS THE ru-
SION FORCES MUST WIN.
He Appreciates the Nomination, Al
though He Favored Leaving Ii
Subject to a Conference,

Duluth, Mimi, May 1i--charles A..
Towne makes the following statement
with reference to his candidacy for the
vice presidency:
1T was my judgement that the Sioux
Falls convention should appoint con-
terence committee to meet with some
committees from the democratic and sill
yer republican oonven lions at Kansas Oily
on July 4, for the purpose OF jointly oon-
sidering the vice presidential nomination.
This opinion was freely communicated TO
prominent men, both before II assembled
and while 1t was in session. In the oxer-
else OF It's discretion, however, It decided
differently When the conclusion was
reached to nominate a candidate, the
uuanimity and enthusiasm with which the
convention named me is of course, ex-
ceedingly gratifying, II must be remem ?
sired that many OF the strongest men In
this country were members OF this con
vention. which was composed OF the wise
and conservative majority OF the peNle's
party. whose devotion 70 the great cause
In which all the reforms are enlisted no.
body can question.
THE nomination by such high body
Is a high compliment and ! deeply appre-
ciate II Moreover. It sets an example OF
unseInshness at this juncture that ought
not to be without good influence. Neither
Mr.. Bryan nor myself belong to the pop
ulist party To be sure such considers-
ton may seem unimportant when men are
engaged In a great contest ageinst tho
same evil tendencies in the government
hut mere names are still somewhat power
full In influence and political conduct and
we must render all praise 70 the conven
ton which thought only Of the principles
at stake.
Harmony and unity OF action are
necessary this year among dsmocratie'
the peoples and the silver republican par
ties
'ero preserve their combined strength
of 1896 Is the fret disideratuni.
'Srhs next Is TO 20 into the camp of nose
who then opposed us and get recruits.
If the nominations at Sioux Falls are
placed before the country with all reform
parties behind them, they VIII. in my
opinion, be ratified by the people Of inc
Republic In November"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-12
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A GOVERNMENT ARMOR PLANT
SENATORS TILLMAN AND DANIEL
WARMLY ADVOCATE 1T. q
Final Vote on the Proposition viii
he Taken This Afternoon--Pcnsio
BuI Record Broken.

Washington, May l1.--Governor Roose-
Welt Of New York was on the floor OF the
senate today. He, entered the chamber
with Senator Lodge and was greeted by
friends on both sides OF the main aisle.
lie remained for short time chattina
with senators In the rear of the cham
Der.
At the conclusion OF routine business
the senate proceeded TO the consideration
OF the naval appropriation bill, the pend
ing question being the amendment OF Mr.
Tillman g. CD. providing for straight
price Of 5000 per ton for armor and an
armor plate factory to be built by the
government at cost not to exceed S4,-
600 zoe.
Mr.. Lodge tMassl spoke in opposition
to the amendment.
MIR. Bacon (Ga) advocated the con-
struetion OF a government factory.
Mr.. Daniel CVa) favored government
armor plant but declared that armor was
no longer n the ascendant as a Aneans OF
defense. We have guns he stated, that
can shoot through the best armor made.
1T Is evident IN this condition of az
fairs" lie said; that the arnored battle
ship can not be regarded longer as the
King oi the ocean. The gun has superaed-
ed the armor. II is question, whether, in
view of the wonderful work of those soft
nosed shells. which not only penetrate
tho armor. but 70 through the ship and
out on the other side. we should build
any more OF these iron candle boxes"
Continuing. he said ''No fact is better
known than that the United states VIII
fight for tho Monroe doctrine and IL Is
we'll known, too that a fight with the
United States Is a mighty serious business
IN which any nation Is likely TO be worst
cd
While he was In favor OF a great navy,
he Was not an nihrmiat on war. "bn-
cause" he said. Il believe In the good
sense of other nations. They are not seek
ing trouble with the United States, !
would not consent TO buy another piece
OF armor from the trust. We have no
enemies abroad so restless 30 dangerous
as those among ourselves would build
an armor plant now and would let the
battleshlps wait for their armor until we
could make IT,.
MIR. Ellsins (w. Va) opposed tho con-
struction Of a government plant.
II was agreed that debate on the arrnor
plate matter should cease al o'clock to-
morrow and that all amendments to the
committees proposition should then be
voted upon.
The senate at $40 p. M adjourned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-12
OFF FOR MAFEKING.
British Column Three Thousand Strong
Moving Forward Swiftly, ma
REACHED VRYBURG THURSDAY.
This Point Is Only Hundred Miles
from the Besieeed Garrison.
SHOULD BE THERE MONDAY ORTUESDAY
'anter'S Main Body Is Moving Slowly Be-
"a. cause Of BOer Opposition.
h. tcSShss PRESSING FORWARD
20, 49,
They Meet 18th Resistance at All
Ipnsuts lut NfaIx~ uandxxav-Irec
They Meet 18th Resistance at All
Points, but Make Hendvay-Frec
statcrs Are Concentrating.

London, May 12-(4 a. MA Britt b
column 5000 strong has arrived at vry-
burg, 100 miles from Mafeking 1t reached
there Thursday, and, although harassed
by the Beers, is pushing swiftly forward.
Fifty miles south of Vryburg, at Taungs,
is General Hunters main body. moving
slowly and contended with cons derabie
forces. The pick Of his mounted men are
the 5000 who are going without wheeled
transport and at rate that may possibly
bring them to Matching on Monday or
Tuesday next
Lord Roberts narrative closes with
Thursday evening, but he continued lis
march toward Kronstad, twenty miles dis
tant, and by this time he must know
whether the Beers intend to fight there
MI Winston Churchill says there were
only 1000 Beers who opposed the British
at zand river. Another estimate is that
5000 Beers with six guns made rear
guard action, while many other thousands
with conveys retired without firing shot
According to Pretoria telegram. Gem
eral Butler is moving from Elanslaagte
in the direction OF Helpmakaar.
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APPEAL TO AMERICA.
Boer Commissioners Hope that Their
Cause May BE Arbitrnted.

Boer commissioners Hope that Their
Cause May BE Arbitrnted.
London May IL, 1:35 p. NV. t. Stead,
who was the last man In Europe to bid
farewell to the Boer delegates, obtained
from Ambraham Fischer "a member OF the
Orange Free state executive council and
one of the delegates) message to the
American people which is practically in
the same words as the message previous
" sent through the Associated Press.
Mr.. Fischer. however, said: "The gov
cruments of the old world appear para
lived. We hope to find a diverent state
Of things IN the new world. We know
that at the very time when the Jameson
raid threatened the independence of the
Transvaal the republic succeeded in indue-
inc Great Britain to submit to arbitration
question which Involved not her exist
ence. but the frontier interests OF Vene-
zuela. AS YOU obtained arbitration for
Venezuela after England had declared 1t
was impossible, so we venture to hope ting
free enlightened public opinion of the
American people will succeed in inducing
the power attacking our very existence
10 stay her hand and submit the question
of the future government Of these re-
gioas TO the free judgment of an impair
tial tribunal"
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CONTINUOUSLY OPPOSED.
uritisb Find that the Boers Block
Them NJ Every Point.

Them nj tIttFs
London. May II, 1850 a. m--Lord Rob-
erts telegraphs to the war office from
Rietspruit under date of May 10, even
ing az follows: I'VE had a successful day
ard have driven the enemy from point to
point. French, with Porter's and Dick
sons brigade of cavalry and HuttonS
mounted infantry, crossed the zand at
Vermeton's kraal and then worked round
/, northeasterly direction to Maaschap-
nv being opposed continuously by tho
enemy. pole Carew's division and COR
don's cavalry brigade. augmented by J
battery of the Royal Horse artillery and
by Henry's and Ross mounted infantry,
crossed the river by a drift near the rail-
way bridge.
my quarters accompanied this force /.
With the infantry portion we are eight
miles north OF the river Ine cavalry
and mounted infantry are al Venterspurg
road station and fuckers division is at
Deelfonteiu. north Ian Hamilton's force
and Broadwood's cavalry brigade were
making for tn cross roads near Venters-
burg when last heard from them.
"Hamilton's column met Win sluoEon
resistance and Smith Dorriens nrigaae
was engaged for some hours In protecting
the rear Hank Of his force.
The only casualties reported az pres
emit are:
"Knled, rank and Ale. four; wounded
Ave.
mo returns yet received from the cav
airy near Hamilton's force"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-12
ANXIOUS TO ESCAPE RESPONSIBILITY.
Administration Is Playing Double Game,
but May Be Called.
AN IMPORTANT MEASURE FOR TEXAS FAIRS
Free of Dnty--The Administration
Would Like to Forget Scandals.
Especial to The Post,

Washington, May l1.--Nothing was DONG
today by the interoceanlc canal commit
tee OF the senate towards report on the
canal bill. They simply listened TO Ad-
miral Walker, who said. as expected, that
the canal commission would not be ready
TO report before midsummer. This will BIO
made The basis for requests for delay by
programme. They are already sending
out campaign literature stating that tho
republican party has kept it's pledges to
the people In the matter OF canal lesisla-
ton and pcastlng to the passage of the
Hepburn bill IN the house as evidence,
while all the time seheming TO hang the
bill up In the senate. In this they Will
succeed and escape all responsibility for
their skullduggery in the matter unless
the democrats force action. compel vote
in open senate on a motion TO take up
the senate bill and put the republicans ON
record and nus expose their hypocrisy.
Washington, May 1.-THE entire menu
bershlp Of the inter-oceanio canal COM
mission appeared today before the senate
committee in charge OF the Hepburn bill.
Great interest was manifested in the
meeting as il was hoped that the commits
sion would be able TO aid the committee
materially IN determining whether It was
desirable TO proceed at once with tlie
legislation on this subject or defer action
until next session. All the members OF
tho commission we're given sn opportunity
to express their views and were ques-
toned at considerable length by the sNna-
tors
AS to tho Nicaragua route all reiterated
what the Walker commission has reported
that the waterway Is entirely practicable
from an engineering standpoint at about
the same range of estimates heretofore
made. from s11S,00o to s140, 100000
Concerning the Panama route the menu
bore OF tho commission expressed hest
fancy about giving definite opinions az
they have not the same amount OF inlor-
nation as about the others.
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THE HOUSE.
One Hundred and Eighty Pension
bills Passed Yesterday.

Washington, May 1.-THE house today
broke all records, passing 1870 private pension
bills Tho house adjourned over until Mon
day.
This was private pension day I'm this house
under the rule. Some preliminary routine
order Was demanded.
bill was passed to allow this free linz
portation Of exhibits 70 che annual fairs at
San Antonio Pnd Dallas. Texas. The regular
order was then demanded and the house
went into committee OF the whole TO consider
private pension bills
Exantly $50 bills were passed Among them
was the senate bin TO pension the widow Of
the late General Guy v Henry at the rate OF
800 per month This amount was reduced
ny the house TO $50.
AZ 4:45 p. m. the house adjourned until
Monday,