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LIEUT.. sCHENCK's DEATH.
Gen. Otis Reports Action in Which
Scouts Lost Their Lives.

Scouts Lost Their Lives.
Gen. Otis has Informed the War Depart
ment of the death of an officer and three
men of the 25th Infantry, while acting as
advance scouts near Subig the Goth I'LL
tino, but gives no details as to the manner
of their death. Press reports indicate.
however, that the men were successfully
ambushed by the Filipinos and were killed
before they realized their danger. The
bodies were recovered by reinforcements,
which arrived on the scene Immediately
after the attack. The Filipinos had stripped
the bodies of clothing, but were frightened
away before they could resort to mutila-
ton.
First Lieut.. William T: schenck of the
25tb Infantry was the officer killed in the
engagement referred to. He was born in
Baltimore, Nd, December 81, 1872. and
served as private, corporal and sergeant Of
November, 1894, when he was appointed
second lieutenant of the 10th Infantry. He
Joined that regiment December Is, 1884, and
served with 1t at Fort Sill, Oklahoma terri
tory, to September, 1897. After years
service at the infantry and cavalry school,
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in April, 1898,
he was ordered to Tampa, Fla, and par
ttcipated in the Cuban expedition which
resulted in the capture of Santiago. At the
close of the Spanish war he returned to
the United States, and was on recruiting
duty in New Mexico and Colorado up to
June last, when he went to the Philip
pines and served with his regiment, the
18th Infantry, in the field up to the time of
his death. Lieut.. Schenck was appointed
first lieutenant June 80, 1893, and was rec
commended for brevet for personal gall
lantry in battle and siege of Santiago and
for exhibition of iron fortitude and en-
durance."
He leaves a wife and child, who are now
at Fort Logan, Col.
Recent Casualties Reported.
Gen. Otis today reported the following
casualties among the troops in the Philip
pines:
Killed - 18th Infantry, January %, near
Subig, Luzon. First Lieut.. William T.
Schenck; K, Tevis Bronston; L, Hillard
Boone, William Shannon.
Wounded-3sth Infantry, 10Th. at Taal,
Datangas, D, Edward II. Chaplin, thigh,
severe; c, Elmer E. Leasor, face; Benja-
min N. Chinn, arm; Thomas Brown, chest
Edward Weaver, shoulder, moderate; Har-
ry Buchanan. leg; Seth Infantry, 22d, at
Balincaguing, F, Ira Allen chest, severe;
G, Lewes Wyles, thigh. slight: Preston A.
Lloyd, foot, severe; 10th Infantry, Sth,
near Cebu, B, Alfred Berry, corporal, neck
and face, severe; X, Willard E. Bell, leg,
severe; N, Charles William Sisler. arm,
slight; I, Henry w. Sumner. corporal,
thigh, moderate.
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should BE Annual InstalImeut,.

while the act for the widening of 18th
street." states the attorney for the Dis
trict In an opinion on that measure, does
not in terms state whether the five equal
installments In which the assessments are
payable are monthly. quarterly or annual,
I am Of the opinion that It should be con.
strued to read In five equal annual install.
ments,' inasmuch as the act prdides that
the installments shall be payable with In.
terest at the rate OF per centum until
paid"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
To Fight Muxxle Order.

The executive committee of the organiza-
ton formed to protect the rights Of the dog
owners Of the city received very encourag-
ing reports at a meeting held this week.
Subscriptions to the fund to be used In
making test case of the muzzle order of
the Commissioners are coming in rapidly,
and it Is expected that the legal fight will
he shortly commenced,
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File a Petition.

Armstrong, Gator 6; Co. CT Baltimore to-
day filed a petition asking that Frank
Wells of this city be declared a bankrupt.
1t is stated in the paper that Wells, jan
rary II, maize an assignment to one Will
lam s. Gill in trust for the benefit Of his
creditors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
The Hague Peace Treaty.

In the executive session of the Senate
yesterday Senator Mason called up The
Hague peace treaty. but, owing to the alb
sence Of Senator Davis. who is in charge of
the measure. the Illinois senator was pre-
vailed Upon to allow 1t to go over.
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action.
Upon his order Special Officer Boucher
was released.
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DISPOSAL of Electric Power.

With reference to the sale Of electric
rover produced in the power house of the
Metropolitan company the defendants de-
clare that the power which Mrs. Letter
insisted was being given away has been
sold at the full value thereof-"that is to
say, at cost plus 30 per cent profit and up
ward, the cost being ascertained from the
amounts actually paid for supplies and la
Dor and not at a price or rate fixed by the
Washington Traction Company, or any
other person or corporation than the said
Metropolitan company. And these defend
ants in like manner deny that electric
power produced at the power houses of the
different companies is now SO supplied to
any of the said city and suburban railroads
without cost to them.
With reference to the allegation which
states that Metropolitan cars have been
and are being used by other companies
controlled by the Washington Traction
Company. the defendants admit that GER
tain cars are being SO used, and then thew
proceed to show that these cars were rent
ed to the companies using them for a fair
remuneration.
Business Methods.
In answering the allegations relative to
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In answering the allegations relative to
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Brishtwood's Returns.

The Brightwood Railway Company's an
nual report shows 2,171 shares of stock
1.OS7 shares held by the Central Trust Com.
pany Of New York. Capital stock paid in
s1O7, 720; funded debt, s35O,OOO; floating debt
SOL ,943 16; no dividends; total cost of road
s61s 313.O3; toia. number of passengers car
ried, 1,55S.SS5; total receipts from all
sources, $52,O12.77; total payments. &c.
625.O6; no dividends; fourteen accidents, two
fafa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-01
BUR. Coueh syrup cure,

cough cold In short order. One bottle of thI,
wonderful remedy will effect cure 1t Ia abso
lutcly the best cough syrup made. Price &c.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-01
fRUM WASHINGTON.

Miss Lillian Pauncefote, daughter Of tn,
British ambassador, was married in st
Johns Church TO Robert Bromley, OF Stoke
Hall, England.
The consideration in the Senate OF the
Hawaiian Government bin furnished the oc-
eHsion for an attack by Mr.. Tlllman on Sen
ator Morgan.
Representative Mudd Is preparing to de-
ieat the annual attack of the New England
members on the Naval Academy appropria-
tion.
Commander Hodges of the Nero, submit
ted hls report upon the survey he made OF
the cable route to our Pacific possessions.
The House committee heard additional
evidence In the charges against the military
omclals at the Couer d'Alene mines.
number Of civilians were appointed to
lieutenancies.
The Navy Department accepted the wag-
ner typewrters.
The defense in the Montana bribery
charges considered its testimony, and At
torney General Nolan, the first witness In
rebuttnl, was placed on the stand.
Ex-senator German, 1t Is reported, will
prepare the Democratic national platform,
aud may name the vice presidential candi-
date.
Vice presidents we're elected by the Daugh-
ters OF the American Revolution. In the
afternoon they were received by Mrs. Dewey.
The Commltte on Commerce favorably re-
ported Il bill for the appointment OF com
mission to visit Asia In the interest Of trade.
The Republican conferees Of the two
houses agreed upon compromise finance
Dill, which was presented In the Senate.
Mr.. Littlefleld, OF Maine, made the chief
speech In the House, bitterly denounclng the
proposed Puerto Rican tariff.
John McNulta, OF Chicago, died suddenly
Mt the Hamilton House. Nj. McNuta was
In the city In connection with the receivershl[
OF national bank, and mt one time was
identified In similar capacity for the Whis-
key Trust
Senator Clarks son and Rev. Albert b
Martin were witnesses before the Senate
committee investigating the Montana bribery
charges.
The rigid meat inspection law adopted by
the German Reichstag Is an obstacle to the
proposed reciprocity law with this country.
The State Department has decided to de.
mand an indemnity for the killing OF the
young American Pears by sentinel Ia Hon
duras.
Speeches were made In the House on the
Puerto Rico Tariff bill by Representatives
McCaull, Grosvener, Money and others.
Representative Richardson introduced a
resolution directed against the Tinplate
Trust.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-01
SURRENDER OF cRoNJE.
How the Lion OF South Africa yyns Obllce
to Abandon His Position

How the Lion of South Africa Was Obliged
to Abandon His Position.
London, (By Cable. THE War Of1ue has
received the following dispatch from Lord
Roberts:
~Paardeberg. General Cronje and all OF
his force capitulated Internationally at day.
light and Is now a prisoner in my camp. The
strength OF his force will be communicated
later. hope that Her Majesty's Govern.
nent will consider this event satisfactory
occurring as 1t does on the anniversary OF
Majuba."
The War Office also received the following
additional dispatch from Lord Roberts:
From Information furnished daily to me
by the Intelligence Department It became
apparent that General Cronjes force was be-
coming more depressed and that the discon-
tent OF the troops and the discord among the
leaders were rapidly Increasing"
"This feeling was doubtless accumulated
by the disappointment caused when the
Boer rsinforcements, which tried to relieve
General Cronje, were defeated by our troops
on February 70. l resolved, therefore, to
bring pressure to bear on tho enemy. Each
night the trenches were pushed forward to-
ward the eneny's laager so as to gradually
contract hts position, and at the same time
bombarded 1t heavily with artillery which
was materially aided by the arrival OF four
six-inch howitzers which had ordered up
from Do Aar.
In carrying out these measures n captive
balloon gave great assistance by keeping us
informed OF the dispositions and movements
OF the enemy. At 8 A. NJ. n most dashinp
advance was made by the Canadian Eegi.
ment and some engineers, supported by the
First Gordon Highlanders and Second
shropshires, resulting In our gaining poin,
some go yards nearer the enemy and within
about so yards OF his trenches where our
men intrenchcd themselves and maintained
their positions till morning, a gallant deed
worthy OF our colonial comrades. aud which.
am glad to say, was attended by comparu.
lively slight loss.
This apparently cllnched matters. for, at
daylight, Il letter signed by General Cronie.
In which he stated that he surrendered uu.
conditionally, was brought to our outposts
under flag Of truce.
I'm my reply told General Cronjo he
must present himself ut my camp, aud that
his force must come out Of their laager al fter
laying down their arms. by IA. NJ re-
ceived General Cronje and dispatched "A
telegram TO you announcing tho fact, In
the course OF conversation he asked for kind
treatment at our hands, and also asked that
his wife, grandson, private secretary. adju-
tant and servants might accompany him
wherever he might be sent. reassured him
and told him his request would be complied
with. informed him that general ofncer
would be sent with him to Capo Town, to
insure his being treated with proper respect
ON route. He will start Immediately under
charge OF Major-General Prettyman. who
will hand him over to the general command.
Ing ut Cape Town.
The prisoners, who number about 5000
will be formed into commandos under our
own officers. They will be rallied to Cape
Town In detachments."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-01

New York, Especial. six persons were
'urned to death and two were Injured In
Ire which occurred In scyen-story lodg-
louse at A to ~ Bowery.
Stephen Carney. rs years old, was burned
'6out the body, facs and hands and removed
o hospital where he died. Martin Galln.
cher, 59 years old, was burned about the
ace aud hands and also removed to IL hos
)ital. Edward Walker, AZ years old, was
Inrned, but after having his wounds dressed
Unnamed ut the lodging house.
The fire was first discovered shortly after
o'clock. Smoke was pouring from the
windows Of the lfth floor, and the flames
we're making rapid progress.
Ihe lodging house was cut up into 1872
ooms, aud 80 Of these small places were oc-
'upled when tie fire broke out Policemen
ent Ia IN alarm and burst into the place to
rouse the inmates. They notified the night
lerk, who Immediately rang the alarms all
'yer the house.
Tho Railways were Instantly filled with n
rowd OF excited people. The policemen
orced their way to the upper floors in an
Mort 10 rescue some OF the helpless, or any
vho might be overcome with smoke. They
nrried out Thomas Harper, n one-legged
nan, and Edward Walker, who had been
burned and partially overcome by the smoke.
stephen Carney was found lying on the foot
n his room. The flames had already burned
he old mans hands face and body, but
policeman picked him up and carried him
'ut Of the building
The nremen succeeded In extinguishing
he hames without great loss to the build
ny. After the fire was out they began
'enrch. The bodies OF all five OF the Victims
we're found on the flfth floor, where the fire
lid most damage. Butte was suffocated In
lis bed. John Clark was found on the fooI
IL his room, dead, Us was also Edward
Doyle.
The cOlored man was found dead at win
low and the unidentified man had been
overcome just as he was dragging himself
rom the window to the fre-escnpe. All the
bodies we're taken to the morgue.
The damage to the building amounted
70 about $500. The place was conducted
oy Dominica Mlano, and was a cheap Bow
sry lodging house.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-01
KENTUCKY's MUDDLE.
Court of Appeals Tostpones Argument
Docket Until the Spring.

Court of Appeals Tostpones Argument
Docket Until the Spring.
Frankfort, KY, Especial. )---The Court OF
Appeals entered an order postponing the ar.
gument docket till the spring term, which
begins In April. The order of the Chief
Justice does not give the reason for this ae-
tion, but merely states that tho judges will
hold their consultations, at which cases will
be decided as usual, and that the court will
convene on the bench whenever the occasion
demands it.
ln Democratic circles It Is said this action
was taken on account Of stories that the
lives OF two of the judges had been threat
ened. The agreed case involving contests
Tor Governor and Lieutenant Governor will
be argued at Louisville before Judge Field
on demurrer, filed by Republican Cover
nor Taylor's attorneys to the petition OF
Democratic Governor Beckham.
The two factions Of the State government
are proceeding each In full operation. but
with nothing approaching clash pending
the litigation over the Offices The treasury
OF the Democratic faction of the State gov
ernment was replcnshed by payment into II
OF about $25, 900 from officials OF Jefferson
county. The Democratic officials think that
the example set by the Jefferson county
officers will be followed by Democratic Off
GERS In majority of counties where they are
In control, and that In few days they will
have enough money to pny current ex.
penscs.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-01
AFTER THE SURRENDER.
What Was Seen In the Camp Bocrs Dld
Not Show Dropping Spirits.

What Was Seen In the Canp-Bocrs Did
Not Show Dropping Spirits.
London, (By Cable with such deter
mined enemies says Especial CORES pondent,
telegraphing from Paardeberg, under date
OF February q, one would suppose that the
Beers would have destroyed their guns,
small arms and ammunition before sur.
rendering. The only thing injured, however,
was Vickers- Maxim piece, which had been
hit by British she'll
British officer aud nine British soldiers
who were prisoners, had been provided with
deep holes BY the Beers and kindly treated
Tho Beers inquired anxiously whether
Bloemfontein was In possession OF the Brit.
ish
When the order came for Tho Boer prison.
ers to cross the river to the British camp they
took oil that they could carry OF such things
as pots, pans and blankets, throwing their
rifles In two heaps that gradually Increased
to huge proportions. As the ford had been
swollen by heavy rain, the Beers took of
their trousers and waded across. The scene
looked like play rather than war. The men
laughed and splashed each other in the wa
Ter, but among them were some grim faces.
which looked with dlsfavor upon such
sportiveness
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-01

General Roberts has forced the surrender
of Cronje, and he Is prisoner In the Field
Marshal's hands.
with him were captured his wife, personal
staff and about 1000 men, with ali their
artillery and arms.
Safe conduct for the captlves has been
guaranteed 10y the Field Marshal, and they
VIII be sent to Cape Town and delivered to
the Commanding General there. They are
assured OF kind treatment
There is universal rejoicing In England
ana throughout the colonies at the news OF
the capitulation.
Inc next move is expected to be on Bloem-
tohteln, but 1t Is expected that Roberts will
nave another army TO meet.
General Buffers position before Ladysmith
Is one OF great difficulty.
In his recent advance he met with heavy
losses under the withering fires OF the Beers.
Both sides were under terrific hail of metal,
ana an armistlce has been agreed upon for
The burial Of the dead.
supplies have reached Ladysmith. but the
Durghers scout the idea of being obliged to
raise the Siege.
The garrison IN the city Is so bemmed in
that 1t can do little to aid the rescuing force.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-01
FIELD OF LABOR.
Japan has a labor paper.
Dallas has a labor temple.
Artificial cork gains favor.

Japan has a labor paper.
Dallas has a labor temple
Artificial cork gains favor.
Connellsyllle has 20, ,072 coke ovens
There are 5000 union iron molders.
Kansas City Is to have a labor temple.
Tokyo, Japan, has many labor unions.
Atlanta is to have 81 ,0OO,OOo cotton mill
Uncle Sam buys 0,OOO typewriters year.
Omaha Is to have u ehambermaids' union.
Kansas City has dance prompters' union.
New Orleans has the largest floating dry
dock.
Brooklyn Paperhangers' Union was organ
lied In 1864.
Cleveland wood-earvers we're conceded the
elght-hour day.
Cincinnati wood-carvers were conceded an
advance OF 10 per cent.
Cincinnati BARRIERS want shavers TO pass an
examination rs to ability.
The State of Washington furnished over
500 900 tons of coal to California last year.
number OF unions In Georgia have be-
gun preparations for the next Labor Day
celebration.
Anderson (Ind. carpenters have been con.
ceded the eight-hour day and 80 cents per
hour.
Work performed by New York cabinet
makers on Lincoln's Birthday must be paid
for at double rates.
The park laborers of Brooklyn have been
organized into local assembly of the
knights OF Labor.
Fifty-eight per cent. OF tho Z, 1926 employees
OF the Pullman works were born outside OF
the United States.
Cincinnati Building Trades Council de-
clares that one Of tho deputies OF the build
Ing inspectors office should be practical
plasterer.
In China there are no native factories, In.
dustrles being still In the cottage stage, and
agriculture employees more people than any
,sort OF trade.
San Francisco, Denver, and Chicago all
have trolley funeral services, and now Mil
waukee Is considering the proposition.
The United Garment Workers OF America
have forwarded to Paris, for the social aud
economic section OF the exposition, two large
y lures illustrating tho contrast between G
Seatshop and model clothing factory 10
he URitad 6t&tsA
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-01
REBELS CAPTURE TRAIN.

Escort of Cavalrymen Caught In mn Am.
bush-PrIsonsrs ON IA Transport.
Manila, (By Gable. "A hundred insur-
gents seven miles from San Fernando de la
Union ambushed ten men of the Third CAV
airy who were escorting a provision train.
The Americans scattered, and while return
ing to camp one man was killed. The in
surgents captured four horses and quantity
OF provisions. A subsequent reconnaissance
of the locality developed the fact that there
wero entrenchments there and force of
Flllpinos, estimated to number 500 men. The
Third Cavalry is preparing to drive the in
surgents out.
The recenty-purchased naval transport
Alava, sent to Ragay, In the Gulf OF Iiber-
ate, for Spanish prisoners, has returned here
bringing 500 persons, including priests, Off
GERS, soldiers and civilians and ten Ameri-
cans.
The navy officials being informed that the
prisoners wero careessly guarded, hurried
the Alava to Ragay manned y twenty blue
Jackets. Six officers from the Brooklyn and
itty marines accompanied the transport.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-01
FlUnuEU ~ UEAIn.
-Four Mon Meet an Awful Fate in the
Shaft of the Fn Icr Coal
COMPANY.

Shaft of the Fuller Coal
Company.
scranton, Pa, Especial -Four men were
Killed 10y being thrown from descending
carriage In the Mount Peasant shaft OF the
Fuller Coal Company, in West Scranton
Inc victims arei
Frank Woodward, aged "a years. OF 517
Forest court. drill machine operator; mar
eed'
John Hcgan, aged 80 years. OF 25l Rail-
foad avenue, laborer; leaves widow and three
'hlldren.
Thomas Williams, aged 93 years, Of 1907
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-01
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SHELDON EDITION BOOM.
Fondest Hopes of Originators Surpassed
Postmaster Calls for Help.

Fondest Hopes of Originators Surpassed -
Postmaster Calls for Help.
Topeka, Kan, Especial. AT the close OF
business In the Capitol counting-room Sun
lay night the subscriptions for the Sheldon
sdition, beginning with the Issue of March
t3, passed the 100, 900 mark, with bushel
basket full of letters unopened.
An express wagon hauled to the Capitol
office load OF letters which will require
the services OF n dozen extra clerks to open
and put on the mailing list.
1t Is thought the rush has only com.
menced. This unique venture, in a business
way, is surprising the fondest dreams OF the
originators. and to handle It the Capitol
needs the tacilities Of the largest metropoll.
tan daily newspaper In the United States.
Subscriptions are coming from every civil.
lied quarter OF the globe. The Topeka
Postoftice Is already clogged, and Postmaster
Guthrie has telegraphed to Washington
twice for additional help.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-03-01
LUNI SiE6E ENDED.

Entry OF British Troops Into Ladysmith-
The Garrison was Living on Halfa
Pound of Meal Per Man.
London, (By Gable. )--The War office has
received the following despatch from Gen.
Butler;
"Gen. Dundonald, with the Natal Carbin-
eers and composite regiment, entered
Ladysmith Wednesday night. The country
between me AMI Ladysmith Is reported clear
OF the enemy 1 am moving on Nelthorpe." !"
subsequently Gen. Butler wired as follows:
II have just returned from Ladysmith.
Except small guard north OF Surprise HILL
the whole OF the enemy lately besleglng the
town have retired In hot haste, and to the
south of the town the country is quite clear
OF them.
The garrison wero on half pound Of meal
per man day, and were supplementlng the
meat ration by horses and mules.
The men will want II little nursing before
being flt for the field"