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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Mckinley Memorial Arch.

Washington Special).-Commisson-
er MacFarland, president of the McKin-
ley National Memorial Arch Association,
received letter from Chief Justice Mel
vile w. Fuller saying Il accept with
pleasure the honor of election as a vice
president OF the William Mckinley Ma
tional Memorial Arch Association"
Walter 5. Logan, OF New York, presi-
dent-general OF the Sons OF the Ameri-
can Revolution, writes relative to his
appointment as vice-president:
Il accept the appointment and shall
be very glad to do anything | can to
further the objects of the association"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Judge Fuller Dead.

Raleigh, N. c. (SpeciaD Judge
Thomas c. Fuller, aged 70, native of
North Carolina, and associate justice
of the United States Court of Private
Land Claims 70 which he was appointed
by President Harrison in 1890, died here
He was a member of the Confederate
Congress, and was elected to the United
States House OF Representatives immedi-
ately after the Civil War, but was not
seated He was taken sick over a year
ago when returning from a sitting Of
the court at Santa Fe.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24

duced by the blasting.
Without warning the mass OF rock, 63
feet long II feet wide and 10 feet high
and weighing about $50 tons, fell with a
tremendous crash directly where the
shovelers were at work, almost closing
the tunnel and creating a panic among
the 200 or 800 men at work in other sec
tions. Great clouds OF dust filled the
whole excavation. The frightened men,
most OF them Italians, in great excite
ment and finding themselves cut off, as
they thought, made wild efforts to es-
cape, their cries adding to the confu-
sion. In short time, however, all
made their way to the street and the
work OF rescuing the shovelers was
commenced.
Owen Bly,, the section boss, who was
in charge OF that portion OF the tunnel,
was placed under arrest.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
SUMMARY OF THE LATEST NEWS.


Fires have been lighted in nearly all
factories OF the American Window Glass
Company.
George w. Farnsworth dropped dead
while at work on the railroad near
Piedmont, w. Va.
Rear Admiral Francis M. Bunce, re-
tired, died OF cancer at Hartford, Conn.
aged 65 years.
The monster steamer Siberia of the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, was
successfully launched by the Newport
News Shipbuilding Company in the
presence OF 10000 people.
George Armitage. the missing mes
senger OF the Bank of New Amsterdam,
surrendered to the New York police and
made a confession, duplicating four per-
sons.
A $To,ooo,ooo deal between the Flat
Top Land Association and the Poca-
hontas Company both Of West Virginia.
is said to be about to be consummated.
Ambassador Choate. former Vice
President Morton and Gen. Francis v.
Greene arrived in New York from
Southampton on the Philadelphia.
1t is recognized in Washington that
some aggressive action is necessary in
the Philippine war because OF recent
outbreaks.
The marine guard which was station
ed at the Buffalo Exposition will be
transferred to the Charleston Exposi-
ton.
Mayor Van Wyck, OF New York. dis
missed charges filed against Police Chief
Devery by the Merchants Association
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
al { IN
Bur ton, Iowa. with a capital stock OF
SIoo,ooo,ooo. This is supposed to be the
first tangible move in the Hill-Morgan
deal.
The board OF governors of the Ma
tional Bureau OF Identification, in ses-
sion in Washington, adopted a recon-
mendation to be urged on Congress for
legislation ior the suppression OF anar-
chy.
AT the closing session OF the Ameri-
can Bankers Association Convention at
Milwaukee. Wis. Mr.. P. c. Kaufman,
OF Tacoma Wash, made a plea ior the
establishment OF an information bank.
President Roosevelt is reported to be
much interested in the Panama canal
project, and will do all within his power
to secure satisfactory treaty with Eng
land.
In the will OF President Snow. presi-
dent OF the Mormon Church, Salt Lake
City, are named. wives, II sons, 10
daughters and 3 grandchildren.
A New York bank messenger is miss
ing with $4,000. Evidence points to
the belief that he has been dealt with
foully.
A number OF Maine capitalists are
said to be interested in a movement to
unite nearly all the sulphite mills in the
United States and Canada.
Charles Tague, OF near New Lexing
ton, Ohio, was bound and tortured by
robbers. who thus forced him to give
up the keys to his store.
Secretary Long will order court
martial to try Colonel Meade on the
charge OF intoxication while on duty.
Mr.. Fred Lesser, Jr., formerly OF Phil
adelphia, has been appointed postmaster
at Mayagdez, Porto Rico
The steelworlers will reorganize by
including within their organization mill
workers OF all classes.
Plans have been completed by the
Department OF Agriculture for the an
nual distribution OF seeds.
Frank r. Mower of Ohio has been
appointed consul at Ghent. Belgium.
The Reciprocity Convention will meet
in Washington November 10.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
ry.aov. pIlLsBuRy DEAD.
Suceumbs to Brighfs Disease After Brief
IIIness-.Numerous BenefactIons.

Minneapolis (SpeciaD John S. Pills
bury, former Governor of Minnesota,
and one OF the States foremost citizens,
died here OF Bright's disease. His i'll
ness was very brief owing to his adj
vanced age. He was over 73. He
was a member OF the famois family Of
-four millers, and left large fortune.
He served three terms as Governor,
from 1870 to 1882. Among his numer-
ous benefactions was his gift to the Uni
versity OF Wisconsin of its $I5o,ooo sci
ence hall He had long been member
Of the board OF regents. having been
named life member. He also present.
ed to his native town OF Sutton, ~ H.,
a town hall in memory OF his parents
The Ex-Governor had been a resident OF
MINNEAPOLIS since 1884.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
five DEAD IN A TUNNEL.
Laborers Caught by Cavern in New York Subway
Tons of Rock Fell Them.

New York (Special) Five men we're
killed and two injured when a great
mass OF rock fell from the side and roof
OF the rapid transit tunnel, in course OF
construction on Broadway about the
line OF One Hundred and Sixty-fourth
street, in this city.
The section OF the tunnel where the
CAVERN occurred is Io5 feet below the
surface. A shaft leads to the tunnel,
and from the shaft headings extend
north and south, each being about 700
feet long The accident occurred in the
south heading OF the tunnel, about 64o
feet from the shaft.
A gang OF 20 rock drillers was working
in the extreme south end OF the head
ing and about so feet from the end a
gang made up OF 20 shoyelers and a
foreman was removing the debris pro-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
FLAMES WIPE OUT CITY.


Halifax. N. S. (SpeciaD The pros
porous and thriving town OF Sydney was
almost swept out OF existence by a
fierce conAagration which started about
2 o'clock. The flames, which were fam
ned by 45-mile gale, swept through
the principal business portions OF the
town, causing ruin and devastation.
Four blocks OF the finest business build
ings are in ashes. The only thing that
saved the city from total destruction
was heavy rainstorm, which set in af-
ter dark, and as the wind decreased in
fury, the firemen and hundreds OF min
ers succeeded in getting the fire under
control. Over 90 buildings are in ashes
and MANY more are badly scorched.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24

before he died. He was wounded in the
shoulder by a splinter from shell and
the wound gangrened, owing to its being
dressed with dirty rags"
Five Beers captured at different places
recently said De Wet was dead, but each
gave a different version of his death
Against these reports is the statement of
Piet De Villiers, the field cornet, recent
ly taken prisoner in the northeastern
part OF the Orange River Colony, who
said that on the morning of his capture
he took breakfast with General De Wet
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
GENERAL De WET REPORTED DEAD.
Conflicting Stories as to Death of Boer Commander
-DeVilIiers Says He Is Alive.

Durham Natal (By Cable) General
De Vets recent inactivity has produced
the impression among military men that
he is either dead or incapactated through
illness or wounds. According to a let
ter from Pretoria a prominent Boer re-
Gently wrote to a friend there relating
the terrible hardships suffered by the
Beers in the field, especially from lack
OF surgeons.
DE Wet, for example" wrote this
Boer, suffered the most terrible agony
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
subrlarlne Boat Launched.

Elizabethport (SpeciaD The subma-
rine boat Shark was successfully
launched here. The boat is one Of the
fleet OF submarine warships that is be-
ing built by the Holland Torpedo Boat
Company. Miss Wainwright, daughter
OF Commander Wainwright, u. S. ~,
christened the new vessel. The Shark
is o. feet 4 inches long and has dis
placement of 100 tons. She has gaso-
line and electrical engines for propelling
power She will be equipped with
Whitehead torpedoes, which will be
fred from the bow.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Mrs. McKInIcy Doing Nicely .

Canton, o. (SpeciaD,-Surgeon Cen
eral Sternberg, Of Washington, left to-
night for Columbus, where he goes on
business. He was guest at the McKin-
ley home to-day, 1t is given out that
he stopped here merely as an old friend
OF the McKinleys to make social call
on Mrs. Mckinley She is said to be
doing nicely There was no change
IN her condition that called for the pro-
tessional attendance Of Surgeon General
Sternberg
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Bank Officers Missing.

Lowell, Mass (SpeciaD There is
nothing new in the Merchants Bank af
lair, and Smith and Swift, the missing
teller and bookkeeper, were not locat-
ed, at. least not TO public knowledge.
The bank authorities will have nothing
more to say until the financial situation
is definitely established. Accountants
have been at work on the banks books
since Friday night, and President A. G..
Pollard refused to make any statement
Counsel for the missing men likewise
are reserved in their answers to queries.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
FATALLY Stnhhed al Bristol.

Bristol, Tenn, (SpeciaD .-Nathanie
Tate, farmer, was fatally stabbed by
his nephew, John Tate, near Kingsport.
The elder Tate had accused the young
man and man named Smith Hall Of
stealing Words followed, and it is
stated that as Nathaniel Tate turned the
young man stabbed him with a dirk He
lived but a short time. Both John Tate
and Smith Hall have escaped, and a
posse is organizing TO pursue.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
To Build a New Town.

Pittsburg, Pa (speciaD.-The Ever
son Steel Corporation. chartered in
West Virginia with an authorized capi-
tai OF 100000, promises the creation
OF a new town within year about 10
miles below Wheeling on the West Vir-
ginia side OF the Ohio river The com
pany, which is as yet not fully organized.
is being launched by Pi,tsburg, New
York and Chicago capital The steel
plant to be erected is estimated to cost
S545ooo for construction and will EN-
plOy 2OOO men
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24

Roanoke, Va. (SpeciaD Two Evans
vile (Tenn.) officers mistook Harry
McCarroll and William Drumm for safe
blowers, wanted at Howell, Tenn, and
shot them near the latter place. The
men were beating their way on a freight
train, and, fearing arrest, got down and
started TO run away when the officers
fired on them, killing McCarroll and
seriously wounding Drumm.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Last Day of Mou ming.

The official period OF mourning or
dered as a mark OF respect to the mem
ory Of President Mckinley has expired.
The White House was opened in for
NAL way on Monday for visitors for the
first time since the death OF President
Mckinley, Visitors are not allowed in
any portion OF the house now except the
East Room excepting on business.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
To Regulate V yisectinn.

Buffalo, N. Y. (SpeciaD Sydney R.
Tabor, OF Lake Forest. ILL.,, was elected
president OF the American Humane AS
socation, vice Francis H. Rowley, of
Brookline, resigned, A committee was
authorized to prepare bill to be intro
duced in Congress for the regulation OF
the practice OF scientific experimental
ton upon living beings.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Lovers Double Crime.

Cleveland, Ohio (SpeciaD Margaret
DeHolland, 2I years old, was shot and
almost instantly killed at her boarding
house by Verne Rogers, IS years old.
After firing three shots at the young
woman Rogers turned the weapon upon
himself and sent bullet into his head.
He will probably die. 1t is said that
Miss DeHolland, who was very pretty,
had refused to marry Rogers, and this,
1t is supposed, led to the tragedy.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Roots Health Restored.

New York (SpeciaD The private
car OF President Fowler, on the Onta-
rio and Western Railway, was sent
northward to take Secretary OF War
Root and party from Raquette Lake to
Washington. Mr. Root. it is expected,
will reach Washington early this week.
His health has been fully restored and
he has greatly enjoyed the two weeks OF
complete rest in the Adirondacks.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Wreek on Iron Maintain

St. Louis Mo. (SpeciaD. worst
wreck on the Iron Mountain for many
years occurred near De Soto. Mo, be-
tween a northbound passenger train
and southbound fast freight train. in
which one person, a tramp was killed
and another tramp with him badly in
lured. Engineer ]. Egan was badly in
jured and several passengers and train
raen were badly bruised and injured.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
sIr Thomas Adyocates chanee.

Chicago (SpeciaD Sir Thomas Lip
ton declared himself in favor of change
in the construction of challengers and
defenders of the Americas Cup. "The
yachts should be something more thar
mere racing machines" said Sir Thomas.
"The present yachts are not safe. Should
the cup ever cross to the other side the
challenger would have to be built accord
ing to British ideas OF stability"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Mr.. Hackett TO Retire.

Mr.. Frank w. Hackett. assistant Sec
retary OF the Navy, will ask to be re-
lieved from that Office shortly.
He will resume his law practice in
Washington. Mr.. Hackett had intend
ed to do so on October I, but remained
at the request of Secretary Long, who,
on account OF the death OF President
Mckinley and domestic Affections, has
been obliged to be away from the de
partment
Judge Charles H. Darling, of Ben
nington, VT, will succeed Mr.. Hacke.l.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Fatal Blow After a Nan.

Harrisburg, Pa. (SpeciaD Irwin NJ
Bickle, an employee OF the Pennsylvania
Steel Works, laid down for a nap and
told his fellow-workman, Kirk Parthe-
more, to awaken him at 4 o'clock. At
that hour Parthemore shook him so
hard that Bickle, it is alleged hit him
on the head with heavy wrench and
he will die Bickle was arrested.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
DEATH FOLLOWS EXPLOSION.
Two Houses Wrecked and One Man Killed at Reading
illuminating Gas the Cause.

Reading, Pa. (Special) One person
was killed and one fatally injured by
the explosion of illuminating gas in
dwelling house in the eastern end OF
this city. Rudolph F. Hipp was killed
and Mrs. Florence Hipp, his wife, had
an arm broken. both limbs crushed face
badly burned and injured internafly She
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
BIG HOTEL BURNED.
One of the Leading Houses in Houston Texas, Pre-,
to the Flames-Loss $25O,OOO.

Houston, Tex. (Special) AT 2.3o
o'clock in the morning FIRE broke out in
the rear portion Of the Hutchins House,
one OF the leading hotels in Houston.
The flames spread rapidly to all parts of
the upper stories Of the building, which
is four-story structure covering more
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24

will probably die, George F. Hipp was
cut and bruised about the legs and body.
The house was SO full Of gas that the
family did not occupy it, When they
returned in the morning Hipp lighted a
match near the cellar window and the
explosion followed. The house was COM
pletely wrecked.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24

than half block The guests, of whom
the hotel was full, were aroused by the
night office force, and most of then es-
capped In fact only one fatality is
50 far known to have resulted from the
hre. This was man believed to be a
guest of the hotel
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
To Investigate Mushrooms.

DIR. B. M. Duggar, the mushroom ex-
pert OF the Department OF Agriculture,
will leave for Paris in few days to in
vestigate the French mushroom indus
try, with a view to building the industry
in this country. The investigation will
include the methods of growing mush-
rooms in caVes
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Burglars Murderous Work.

Mendoza, ILL., (Special) Burglars
raided this city, entering several houses
and securing valuable plunder. Several
citizens had a fight with the burglars
and in the melee Special Policeman T.
II. Farrow was shot and instantly killed
and Charles Kehm. another citizen, was
severely injured. The burplars eAcaned
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
canllal News Ia denerll.

The Secretary Of the Treasury has re-
ceived from Danville, Va, a conscience
contribution OF $Ioo.
The Postotfice Department has de-
cided that additional inscriptions which
the law authorizes to be placed on the
wrapper, cover, tag or label accompany
ing fourth-class mail matter may be
placed likewise on the matter ITSELF
Marquis Ito, the Japanese statesman,
arrived in Washington and was met at
the depot by Minister Takahira and the
entire legation staff.
A comparative statement OF the COM
merce OF Cuba for the past ten months
shows a decrease in the imports and an
increase in the exports.
The President has appointed Frank
r. Mower, of Ohio, United States Con-
sui at Ghent, Belgium.
Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson told
the members OF the Cabinet that the
green tea grown. in South Carolina is
as good as any grown in the world.
There will be at least two ship subsidy
bills presented to Congress, as Mr..
Minor, of Wisconsin, has one, in addi-
ton to that of Senator Frye.
The State Department has been adj
NioNN Ntlft hY 4NfHdlOJ IDc
Siamese Minister TO the United States
left Bangkok September for the Unit
ed States and expects 70 reach New
York in the early part OF November.
Mai. Arthur Murray, Artillery Corps,
has been assigned as commandant OF the
United States torpedo school at Fort
Totten, New York, which hereafter will
b,' operated as a separate institution.
The Department OF Agriculture has
completed plans for the distribution
throughout the county Of 81 ooo, 900
packets OF seed, both vegetables and
flowers
Admiral George Melville, OF the Ma
Wy, complains in his annual report that
there is retrogression in the engineer
ing department Of the Navy.
Our New Possessions.
The seriousness OF the labor problem
in Hawaii was dwelt on by Territorial
Secretary Henry Z. Cooper in an inter-
view with Secretary OF Agriculture Will
son.
The Dixie of Norfolk will we'd Lady
Alize Fitz-William. 5
Admiral Evans and the members OF
the naval court which may try Captain
Tilley, governor OF Tutuila. sailed for
Pago Pago on the Solace.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Three oI q Family sarasd q peatl.

Ashburn, Ga (Spceial). BY the over
turning OF lamp the residence Of Julius
Hatcher, ten miles west OF this place
took fire and burned, and two sons and
q daughter pesished.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-24

Buffalo (Spccial .--Fire destroyed the
New England Building at the Pan
American Exposition.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13
A HAND SHAKE.

The following notice appeared in the
last issue of the SOuthSidc Examiner:
"a Change Of Base.-After the pre-
sent issue, the SouthSide Examiner will
be published in Farmvlle, Va, with
w. f. Edwards, Jr., editor, and w.
+. Edwards, Jr., and w. J. Cox, pub
fishers and proprietors."
Here Is our hand; shake. There is
room in Farmvlle for more than one
Of any good thing We have recently
cordially welcomed a new bank, and
with like cordiality we welcome our
brother of the Examiner.
Meherrin has been designated as
Heavens Old Field" by one of lis
most loyal sons, and leaving such a
home must have been attended with
sigh of regret, but Farmvlle is just a
little nearer to the celestial city of which
it has been said that no one who ever
lived here eyer could be induced to
make permanent home elsewhere.
The Examiner has made enviable
record at the old home, and our hope
is that it may find the new profitable
and pleasant.
The HERALD's latch string hangs
Oh the outside.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-09-13

Mr. Wysor spoke day, DR.. Nell
waine spoke ten minutes. Mr.. Wysor
wasted breath, consumed time and
tired folks; DR.. Mcllwaine economical
time and accomplished something.
Messrs. Wysor, Flood and others who
lay stress on pledges should remember
that the only pledge of the Norfolk
convention had reference to economy
of convention affairs. These long
speeches are extravaganza i'm the ex-
IRENE. Take care, gentlemen. Now
that the preface has been cared for the
making Of the body of the book NAV
be proceeded with. No mere man
can as yet foreshadOw the contents of
that book. ALPS uncertain and still at
sea. And yet the vessel should not
miss her course. The compass, Virgin
ISIS pressing needs, is worthy of conf
dence and can be Safely consulted.
Guided by it and there can be no dan
ger from hidden rock or treacherous
shore
We were in error when in last weeks
issue we said that the committee hav-
ing that subject in charge had declared
against continuation of the county /
court system. The vote was tie and
as matters now stand no recommended
ton of change will be reported.
On the question of suffrage no defin-
ite conclusion has been reached. and
we cannot but sympathize with the
members VINO have that delicate, diff
cult AID dangerous subject to decide.
IL Is mighty problem in the proper
solution of which Virginia's future is
wrapped up.
j. Hampton Hoge and his will get
comfort from the fact that {
Democrats differ, but we find greater =
till in the fact that they are bold /
n0ugh and free enough TO differ
slaves submit without a protest, and I
oss-riddeu people wear the yoke 81. e
emily and sullenly. :
The incomes Of our colleges, which
old State bonds upon which six per Il
emit has been paid, will be seriously u
rippled If the report of the committee a
reduce the interest to per cent is
iopted. And, we regret to saw. "
.ampden-Sidney is one Of them to be
iected. -,