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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

John Redmond and John Dillon appeared
on the same platform at an Irish demon
stration at Manchester, Eng. and declared
for united Irish party. Mr.. Redmond in
his speech, said that Lord Salisbury has
misrepresented Irish claims with cynical and
brutal frankness.
Fifteen thousand Mohammedan weavers
met in Benares and protested to the India
government against the plague regulations.
Cholera is killing the famine sufferers by
hundreds in India.
The second ballots in the municipal elec.
tions in Paris give the Nationalists sweep
ing majority in the new municipal council
and the Waldeck- Rousseau ministry seri-
Gus rebuff.
Mail advices from Colombia state that the
revolution is increasing and that Panama is
liable to fall into the hands Of the revolu-
tionists at any time.
Emperor Francis Joseph, in an address at
Budapest, spoke Of the good relations be-
tween AUSTRIA Hungary and all the powers,
especially Russia.
Seventy-three out OF two hundred and six
teen cases OF the bubonic plague In Sydney,
Ms. W., have proved fatal.
The Ashantis In the Gold Coast Colony are
reported to have secured the cooperation OF
eight other tribes In determined effort to
fight British rule.
Authorization riots were continued In Bar
celona, Seville and Valencia, Spain. Troops
were ordered to clear the streets.
Ahmed Pasha started from Constantinople
with new proposals for the settlement OF the
indemnity claims.
The Norwegian ship Superb was aban-
doned dismasted, her crew being saved by
the British bark Seaiarer.
H. T. Norie manager OF the Union Bank
Of Scotland, committed suicide at his home
In Edinburgh.
The japanese Crown Prince Yoshlh to was
married to Princess Sada Ko.
Professor Dletzel, German political
economist, predicts the downfall OF the
United States" as result "of the enormous
increase OF American manufactured exports,
a factor steadily undermining protection
ISM"
Marshal Martinez de Campos has summed
up the situation in Spain by declaring that
1.-THE ministry must govern or resign.
Demonstrations against the taxation schemes
are general throughout Spain.
Queen Victoria returned to London appa-
rently In good health.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
COTTON GROWERS ORGANIZE.
Georgia Planters VIII Try to Secure liet-

Georgia Planters VIII Try to Secure liet-
ter Prices.
Macon, Ga, Especial. )-The Cotton Grow
ers Convention held at Macon was one of
the largest conventions OF representative
planters and business men ever held in
Georgia.
The convention was called for the purpose
OF efrecting an organization OF the cotton
planters which would enable them to secure
a better price for cotton.
Five hundred delegates were present.
representing every county in the State and
composed OF planters, warehouse men. man
uiacturers, bankers, merchants and lawyers.
The convention was addressed by Hon.
Hoke Smith, Hon. Pope Brown, president
OF the State Agricultural Society; Hon. J..
f. Hanson, Harvey Jordan, l. b. English
and others.
The organization of the Georgia Cotton
Growers Association concluded the conven-
tion. Harvey Jordan was elected president,
+. NJ. Langley Vice president and N. r..
Hutchinson secretary-treasurer An execu-
tive committee was chosen composed OF
three representatives from each Congress
sional district.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
FIELD OF LABOR.

Wheeling hod-carriers earn SO. so per day.
At Cleveland the painters have secured a
9 per cent. advance in wages, and the lath-
ers an increase from $3.50 to $500 per day.
A new constitution embodying declara.
tlon favoring independent political action
has been adopted by the United Wood Car.
vers' Association.
Initiation fee OF local unions under the
jurisdiction of the Kings County (New York;
district Of the United Brotherhood OF Car
penters and joiners will be raised to $40
from and after May 15.
In Germany 1,057, 03S acres we're seeded to
sugar beets last year. The yield was about
eleven and a quarter tons to the acre, and
the sugar results 1877 per cent.
II Is stated the International Union of
Bricklayers and Masons has gross mem
bership OF about 100000 The Jurisdiction Of
the union over the craft extends through the
United States and embraces Canada and
Mexico. There is no afflllation between 1t
or its subsidiary unions with any other labor
organization.
There are In the United States today nearly
400, 900 union men, according to the most
authentic sources OF information.
Fort Worth (Tex.) paperhangers get $3.50
per day.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
MANILA MAY REVOLT.
Rumors of Native Uprising In the Philip
Pine Capital-Mcetings Broken UP.

Rumors of Native Uprising In the Philip
pine Cnpital--Mcetings Broken Up.
Manila, (By Cable).-A rumor In crcula-
tion last week OF an outbreak in Manila
among the natives was seriously discussed
by some Of the local papers, and attracted
more general attention than has usually
been the case with this sort OF thing.
Many Filipinos left their American en-
ployers with the apparent intention Of join
ing some such movement Their action,
taken in connection with the arrest OF sew
eral natives for carrying concealed weapons
and the dispersion OF several suspicious
gatherings, gave color to the reports.
Officials have been active, but are not In
cined to think an uprising will be attempt
ed. They believe the Filipinos lacking in
the necessary courage, especially in view of
the fact that the natives feared to attempt
the demonstration at the time Of General
Lawton's funeral, although they had made
careful preparations and many Filipinos had
come to Manila for this express purpose.
A paper found among the captured effects
Of Gen. Pantaleon Garcia asserts that the
United States Congress has done nothing
for the Fillpinos and that, therefore, all Fill
ipinos who are working for Americans must
leave their employers Immediately or suffer
the penalty OF treason.
One report Is that the Filipino junta Is en-
deavoring to incte an outbreak in order to
show the civil commission that the war Is
still being pursued.
1t does not seem probable that the peace
proposals which Senior Buencamino ut one
time n member OF the Filipino government,
has drawn up for submission to Aguinaldo
and the other Filipino leaders will have
much weight with the natives. Buencami-
nos reputation, gained In former wars. is
that OF a man who hurries to get on the
winning side. He was In disfavor with the
Filipinos even before the collapse OF their
government, owing to n widespread suspi-
cion Of his loyalty to his colleagues.
Last week General Macarthur received a
large number of officials Consuls, officers
and representatives of commercial bodies.
70 Lieut.. Colonel Crowder, his military sec
retary, he will assign many duties hereto
fore devolving upon the adjutant-g general.
This step is taken in view OF the increasing
importance of the post OF Governor General.
General MacArthurs policy appears to in
volve considerable decentralization. He
will give to his staff authority in matters OF
detail and will devote himself largely to
questions Of policy.
The town of Hilongos and Maasin, Island
OF Leyte, have been occupied by troops Of
the Forty-third Volunteer Infantry. The
Filipinos opposed the landing OF the Ameri-
cans and sustained heavy losses. The
Americans lost three men.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

The government officials are vigorously
pushing the investigation into the alleged
postal frauds in Havana. A dispatch from
that city says that one OF the culprlts has
made confession which duplicates others
besides Charles +. w. Neely.
The House, by majority of one, unseated
Mr.. Crawford, Democrat, of North Carolina,
and seated Mr.. Pearson, his Republican COM
petitor.
Jurisprudence" was the topic discussed
at the final days session Of the American
Social Science Association
President and Mrs. Mckinley gave n din
ner at the White House in honor OF Governor
Roosevelt.
The managers want Congressman Shlyeley
of Indiana, to become Bryan running mate,
but he prefers to be nominated for governor
OF Indiana
The House passed the Grand ARMY PEN
sion bill and the bill to increase the appro-
priation for the National Guard from fiOO,-
900 to 100000.
The Shah of Persia conferred the decora-
lion OF the Grand Gordon OF the Lion and
Sun on Minister Bowen.
In the Senate Mr.. Teller made an argu-
ment In behalf OF his resolution OF sympathy
with the Beers.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
MAFEKING RELIEVED.
Boer Forces Have Raised the Siege q
Garrison.

Boer Forces Have Raised the Siege of
Garrison.
London, (By Cable. has been
relieved and London Is mad with Joy. All
night thousands paraded the streets shout
ing the praise OF Baden-Powell, who is now
the hero of the hour.
The news of the relief came from Pretoria,
hence there is little doubt OF the authenticity
of the information. although the British War
ONCE has not yet received any definite word.
Tho Boer version is that when the laagers
and forts around Mafeking had been severe
ly bombarded the siege was abandoned, a
British force from the south taking posses
sion OF the place.
1t is likely, however, that the laagers were
bombarded by the British relief column
prior to the B ier retreat
It is officially announced that General
Butler has occupied Newcastle.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
AGUINALDO WRITES.
HIS ALLEGED PRoCLAMATION is CIR
CULATING IN MANILA.
URGES FILlPlNOS TO FIGHT
eciares the Peacs Committee Was I'm
authorized by Congress-It Also Advises
His Countrymen to Welcome Commits
sion and Ask for what Form of Govern
ment They Desire.

Manila, (By Gable. "A proclamation, pur-
porting to have been issued by Agulnaldo
and dated May 4, from Pollllo Island, one Of
the Philippine group, east of Luzon, is cir
culating In Manila.
II says the committee appointed by Presl-
dent Mckinley was appointed without the
authorization of Congress- and that, hence,
1t cannot treat officially.
Ii urges the Filipinos not to surrender
their arms at the instigation Of the commit
tee and on promises which Congress may
not ratify, and also urges the Fillpinos TO
enthusiastically welcome the commission
when 1t arrives in the towns and provinces,
asking boldly for tho form Of government
they most desire, rs the Americans permit
freedom OF speech.
The proclamation closes with asking the
Filipinos to still strive for liberty and inde-
pendence. and again warns the commission
against deception.
In the Catarma fight. Island OF Samar,
Mny /, about 700 OF the enemy attacked the
men Of the Forty-third Infantry. The Amerl-
cans killed 200 Of the rebels by actual count.
Only three Americans we're wounded.
Maj. John G. Gilmore and 100 men OF the
Forty-third Regiment we're nmbushed May 8
near Pambugan, Snmar. Seventy-nve OF the
enemy were killed, and there were no
American casualties.
The transport Lennox has returned here
after landing four troops OF the Eleventh
Cavalry to reinforce Col. j. Franklin Bell.
Two troops, Maj. Hugh 7. Slime command
ing, were landed at Legaspi and proceeded
across the country to strengthen the garrl-
son at Ligno.
They found numerous entrenchments
manned by insurgents between the towns,
and were two days on their way skirmish-
ing and dismounting constantly. Their only
loss was three horses. The officers report
that they killed 40 insurgents, but the natives
declare 80 were killed
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
MIR. CLARK RESIGNS.
Unusual Proceedings In Montana Contest
Case Is RcappoInted by Acting
Governor SprirRs.

Helena, Mont, Especial. Acting Gov
ernor Spriggs appointed w. A. CLARK, OF
Butte, United States Senator to serve until
the next legislature shall elect his successor
Senator Clark's resignation was filed
early in tho day with the governor and he
was appointed by Governor Spriggs to'suc.
coed himself. Mr.. Clark's reasons for re.
signing were fully set forth in tho speech ho
delivered In the Senate. Governor Sprlggs
has all along been friend OF Senator Clark
during his candidacy for tho senatorshir
and since, although he preserved the utmost
impartiality In his oflce OF lieutenant-gover.
nor and president OF the Senate during the
senatorial campaign.
Governor Smith. n partisan OF the DAILY
people, left the state two weeks ago for Cal
ifornia to attend to some mining cases in
which ho is retained as attorney. At that
time there was no thought OF Senator Clark
resigning. The resignation just filed came
ns surprise to the people OF the State, who
had no inklIng Of the coup prepared. Gov
ernor Sprlegs received great many tele-
grams from all over the state urging him to
appoint Senator Clark, alleging that he was
the real choice Of large majority Of the
Democrats and large proportion OF the
Republicans as well.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
WILL BUY ISLANDS.
STATE DEPARTMENT WANTS DANISH
WEST INDIES.
TO TAKE THE INITIATIVE
OmoiaIs in Washington Tell why Other
Propositions Fell Through - King OF
Denmark Was Apprised OF the Plan
Made by Private Parties to Get the
Territory.

Washington, Especial )--one Of the most
important results OF the exposure and sup
preston OF the schemes for the purchase OF
the Danish West Indies through private per-
sons and syndcates Is that the United states
Government will shortly make to Denmark
proposition for the purchase ofthe islands,
the negotiations to be solely between Secre-
tary Hay and the Danish Minister OF For
eign Affairs. II was ascertalned from official
sources that the United states will take the
initiative on the suggestion OF King Chrie-
tian Of Denmark, and will endeavor to have
an appropriation at this session OF Congress
for the purchase.
Another important development OF the re-
cent transactions ls that It has been demon
strated to the King of Denmark that he was
the victim OF conspirators acting In concert
In this country and Denmark desiring TO
utilize the sale for private gain.
Information TO this effect there is every
reason to believe, has been transmitted to
the King Of Denmark by this Government as
explanatory OF the failure OF Congress to
make an appropriation for the purchase oil
The Islands. which was regarded by the King
AS condition precedent TO official nogotia-
uons. The State Department learned some
tlme ago that there was ring In the Danish
Foreign Oiice which actually gave to cap
tain Christmas and his assistant manlpula-
TOTS an option on the sale oil the ISLANDS
onlcials here say that this Is possible with.
OUT the knowledge OF the King, and would
explain why the Danish Minister at wash
lng'on nus taken no part In inthenegotlations
ANY representations OF doubts as to the pro-
priety OF the business methods OF Captain
CHRISTMAS and his agents which might be
sent TO Denmark by the Minister here would
never get beyond the very Foreign once
ring which was promoting the scheme
through captain Christmas.
Inc DANISH Foreign once officials In the
oeal, ior instance, could represent to the
hing that the news from America as to
prospective sale at s3,6oO,OOO or S4,OOO,O OOl
was mere newspaper tnlk, ana that, as
matter OF fact, the negotiations were pro-
ceeding on the basis OF the value OF the
Islands as determined by the King. This
OASIS, II Is learned, was much less thar
FS,9OO,ooO'
oinciais mere say that 1t Is likely that tho
King was willing to close outthe transaction
ior, say S2,OOO, 600 TO ", 500 600 which would
nave lett margin OF speculation OF u ,5O0,'
Voo Tor the standard OIL Company's Christ
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
SIN LIVES LOST.

In an Explosion in Lee Mines of Toms
Creek Coal Field.
Norton, Va, Especial. six or more lives
were lost in an explosion in Lee Mines Of
Toms Creek coal field. which occurred about
G o'clock. 1t is tho opinion that the disaster
was caused by dynamite, which was being
used in blasting some rock, and ignited the
dust in the mines.
At the time the explosion took place, as
far as known, only four men were in the
mines, but soon afterward q number OF men
endeavoring to investigate and remove the
dead were overcome by the after-damp, and
two OF these lost their lives.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.

The United States officials in Manila are
closely watching The suspicious movements
OF the Filipinos, and precautions have been
taken TO prevent any attempt at an outDreak
in that city. Many Filipinos have lett their
American employer, and an order was
found among tho captured effects OF General
,r,ia stating that all Fllipinos working for
Americans must quit imm, diately or suffer
the penalty OF treason.
The h 1r.y-thIrd Vo unteer Infantry occu-
ried the town Of Hlongos and Maasin, on
the Island OF Leyte, and In opposing the
hndibg OF the Amer.cans tue insurgents met
with heavy loss. 5.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24

The wife and two small ehhurcu "a IN IN
Whitmoyer, of Serene, were polS0neu -"
ing chocolate candy. ,ulo
Another big gusher has been ul'', ~
Gaines, which starts of at 'Is ,Sd MAS E'o.sl
barrels n day. 1t is located on 'no 'oS p,S
lease, ON which gusher was '''u''
weeks ago. .o,cod,
Seven citizens fTurtleOreeA, Vn% l"heolb,
melting riot over the use OF ,'an sY~ ab
as smallpox hospital. were s"''
ing and were all held for court ,,s,
over three thousand pouhu' o,sS y, Ia
and /, 900 pounds of dynamite, ,"esIns s'O I
mile from Kane, exploded, DreSh~1 loS =,
dows, shaking houses ana 0'"
thousand dollars loss.
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EDWARD PHILLIPS KILLED.


Shot by Deputy sheriff CarrIckhoT in
Harrisonburg.
Harrisonburg, Va, Especial. Ed. Phil
lips, aged about So years, was shot and in
stantly killed here by Deputy Sheriff L. ].
Carrckhoff. The officer had warrant for
Phillips arrest on charge Of felony. The
latter made his home In Brooks Gap and
when it was learned that he was in Harrison
burg visiting his mother Deputy Sherifrs
Switzer and Carrickhoff proceeded to the
house to make the arrest. When Deputy
Carrickhoff came upon Phillips suddenly tho
latter resisted arrest. Carrickhofr had q So
caliber Colts revolver in his hand, and in
the scuffle which ensued he fred two shots.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
WOMAN SHOT wHITrINGroN.
He Had Beaten Mrs. McKenna with I
Club,

Memphis, Tenn, Especial. Three men
Edward Wilmington, Dennis Brogan and
Thomas Coleman--said to be coal miners
from West Virginia, entered the lunch-house
OF 7. L. McKenna, at the corner OF Adams
and Front streets, and became involved
In a quarrel with the porter.
McKenna and his wife interfered and
Mrs. McKenna was badly beaten with II club
in the hands OF Wilmington. She ran be-
hind counter and procuring revolver,
shot Wilmington through the back Of the
neck, killing him instantly.
Brogan then advanced menacingly toward
her and received bullet in the face, which
the physicians say will prove fatal. Cole
man escaped without injury. Mrs. McKenna
is in jall.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
RmIlet Hole I'm Hoy,s Head.

Clair Rosensteel, aged 5 years \
Michael Rosensteel. Of Bessemer, was
unconscious in a field near his home
bullet hole in his head. The lad was
home, where he died without regairlne
seriousness. Great mystery surround
death Of the boy. Coroner Wynn beg
investigation. Developments, 1t Is sol
dicate that the boy was shot by "a Plal
who was seen in the vicinity With oil
rifle.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
A FATAL DRIVE.

James BARLEY, of Staunton, Found Dead
in n Surrey.
StauntoD, Va, Especial. Elmer Britt, his
wife and her brother, John Rowe, hired n
surrey after midnight, James Bartley being
the driver. Most of the party, it is raid
were drinking. They drove to Basis City
and returned at 6 o'clock, all but Rowe. who
was left behind, lying on the back seat OF the
surrey. BARLEY was dead. At a coroner's
inquest evidence was to the effect that In O
quarrel Rowe struck BARLEY on the head
three or four times with his fist, as result
OF which BARLEY died.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
RAILROAD PROJECT.

Surveying Corps at Work Between CIarks-
burg ana PhIlippi.
Belington, W. Va, Especial. "A survey
ing corps is at work between Clarksburg and
Philippi looking up n route for railroad.
No statement has been given out as 10 who
the projectors OF the road are, butt is pretty
certain that 1t is the Baltimore and Ohio,
and that the officials OF that monster system
are trying to steal n march on the promot-
ers of the line, which is now on paper. to
connect the West Virginia Central and Pitts
burg with the Short Line Railroad
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
uorus s,nmp storv Di.credi,ed.

Washington, Especial. THE officials Mt
the Postoiiice Department generally discredlt
the report that counterfeit Cuban stamps to
the value Of S2,O000O0 were manufactured
at Muncle, Ind. According to statement
prepared at the department, the totul value
OF stamps, stamped envelopes and postal
cards supplied Nicely was slightly less than
II ,00),OJo. The last shipment OF stamped
paper sent TO Havana so far as the depart
ment is aware, was made August 10, 1899.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24

While Edward Everett, 20 years O'
was operating u steam drill ina stone q
at Ruchsville, he struck a charge !n'
been made last autumn, but which lV'
reason failed to explode. An eXpo'i0
lowed. One OF Everett's legs ana 'u'
of his head was blown away. Dea'a vi
stantaneous.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
Drug store Wrecked.

Chicneo, Especial. "A terrific explosion
at =. NJ. wrecked the third and fourth
floors of the Dale q sempiil drug store in
the heart OF the business district here and
seriously injured three men.
The explosion was due to escaping gas.
Every window In the building was shattered
and many persons hit by falling glass. A
fire followed the explosion, but It was quick
ly eNtinguished
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
SENATOR CLARK RESIGNS.
Montana Millionaire Arraigns His Ene
mics in the senate.

mics in the senate.
Washington, Special. Mr.. Clark. OF Mon
tana, fairly swept the Senate with surprise
by formal announcement that he had sent
his resignation rs Senator TO the governor Of
Montana.
The announcement came without previous
notice, and probably not half dozen per-
sons in Washington knew that 1t was to be
made. Mr.. Clark struck just at the instant
the iron was hottest. Mr.. Chandler, chair
man OF the Committee on Privileges and
Elections, had given notice that at o'clock
he would call up for consideration the reso-
luton unanimously reported from the COM
mittee, declaring Mr. Clark not TO be en-
titled to his seat in the Senate. A spirited
contest over the resolution was expected.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24

G ifton, W. Va, Especial. Am explosion
of fredamp in the Camden-spllman mine
killed Charles Varian and several others.
The tipple and several mine cars at the
mouth Of the mine were blown away and
demolished, aud several persons narrowly
escaped from Aging debris. A fash OF pow
der i0nited the gas
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-05-24
ROUTED INSURGENTS.

American Scouts, Ambushed by Tiilpinos
Put Them to Flight.
Manila, (By Cable).-Fiye hundred iusur.
gents, half OF whom were armed with rifles
ambushed 30 scouts OF the Fortieth Yolun.
teer Infantry in the hills near Aquasan, II
the northern part OF Mindanao.
The Americans routed the natives, kill.
ing 81.
The American casualties were two killed
and three wounded.