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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
HORRIBLE SCENE AT NAPHTHA EXPLOSION.

Albany (SpeciaD "a irighriul fate
beiell the family OF Wilbur Alexander,
a large contractor OF this city. A
naphtha launch exploded on the Hud-
son river at "The Abbey" mile and a
half below this city, killing Mrs. Alex
ander and her little daughter and burn
ing Wilbur Alexander and his son, Viii
bur Alexander, Jr., in horrible man
ner
The accident was the termination OF
days outing on the river. Mr. Alex
ander took his vile and their son and
daughter Tor a trip south from this city.
On the journey home Mr.. Alexander
was taken i'll. He ran the launch into
a side cut near The Abbey" The
launch was tied near the shore. The
son-I2 years old--went to give some
medicine to his father, who was lying in
the stern OF the launch. The boy car
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
SULTAN ASKS DELAY.
And Then Made a Series OF Alternate Pro.
posaIs to France.

Constantinople (By Cable The fol.
lowing is stated here to have been the po-
sition of affairs imediately preceding the
departure of the French Ambassador, Nj.
Constans:
The Turkish Government was show
ing disposition to regard the French
demands as settled by the trade relating
to the quays company and the Albanian
land seizures. The French Embassy. in
order to prevent misunderstanding
wrote TO Tewfk Pasha, Minister of For
eign Affairs. that France, in addition, ex-
pected the settlement of two other claims
included in the demands made August
II; unless they were conceded NJ. Con-
stans would leave and Munir Bcy. the
Turkish Ambassador TO FRANCE, would
receive his passports, The Porte, instead
of yielding, asked for "a hours delay and
made alternative propositions which were
so unacceptable that NJ. Constans did not
reply TO them.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
QUARTER MILLION ON CONSTITUTION
The largest Wager Ever Made on Sport
ing Event--Yacht Races

New York (SpcciaD Fortunes are
being stakcd on the international yacht
race, and it is estimated that the aggrc-
gate amount OF money wagered will run
up into the millions.
The biggest bet ever made on a sport
ing event--$2so,ooo to $I5o,ooo-was
made in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
w. L. Muslin, president of the Pitts
burg Stock Exchange, representing n
syndicate of Pittsburg millionaires,
wagcred a quarter of a million to $780,
600 posted by Walter Kingsley, of Lon
don, that Shamrock II will not lift the
cup.
This bet is not only the biggest bet
ever made Of similar character, but It
establishes the cdds for other bettors on
the cup races. The chances of the Ameri-
can boat are good enough to warrant the
offer of odds OF s to 3 in her favor.
Mr.. Kingsley arrived in New York on
the Deutschland, with him a commission
from a syndicate Of English sportsmen
to place $I5o.ooo on the chances of Sir
Thomas Lipton's yacht. Mr.. Kingsley
had not thought that he would place the
money in lump and anticipated some
difficulty in securing the odds he desired.
On the same steamer was party OF
Pittsburg millionaires, who gambled so
lavishly on the way across that the whole
ship was kept in a quiver of excitement
They learned of the errand of Mr.. Kings
ley and concluded to take the bet.
1t was as good as settled on the ship,
but Mr.. Muslin and Mr.. Kingsley made
an agreement to meet at 10 O'Clock at the
Waldorf-Astoria TO clinch the matter
Little tine was wasted in details Mr..
Kingsley produced his credentials. They
showed that syndicate of Englishmen
had contributed to a $I5o,ooo pool to be
wagered on the Shamrock, and that Mr.
Kingsley was authorized to place the
money Mr.. Muslin examined the Gre
dentals, passed them to a few of his
friends and anaorpced that all was salts
factory.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
GUNBoAr mAcHIAs AT COLON.
VIII Guard American Interests on the
Isthmus

Colon. Colombia (By Cable).-Thc
United States gunboat Machias has ar
rived at Colon to guard American in
tcrests on the Isthmus.
A German warship is expected soon
from Trinidad.
Washington (SpcciaD.-Mail advices
received from the Minister OF Foreign
Affairs for Colombia by the Colombian
Legation here, under date of July IL,
state that Ecuador and Nicaragua have
withdrawn their opposition to the Co.
lombian government and have given
repeated assurances OF good faith.
Senor Herran said that the with
drawal OF Ecuador and Nicaragua from
the alliance formed by Venezuela
against Colombia was most significant
and that further trouble was not ex-
pected, as Venezuela would not dare
attack Colombia unaided
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05

ried lantern, and as he passed dle
tank containing the naphtha an explo-
sion occurred, scattering the blazing
fluid in every direction, setting fire to
the launch. Mrs. Alexander and her
daughter were near the tank, and their
bodies were completely covered with
the blazing oil The son jumped into
the water when the explosion took place
Mr.. Alexander rushed to the assistance
OF his wife and daughter, but they we're
burned to death before his eyes. He
was at length compelled to jump into
the river to save himself. The bodies
of the wife and daughter were burned
to crisp, and the launch was entirely
consumed
Mr., Alexander and his son were Sc
vercly burned about the head and body.
1t is believed Mr.. Alexander will die.
The boy, though badly burned will re-
cover.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
Foreign.

Interference by Russian agents with
the British trade routes between India
and Eastern Persia is stirring up the
British. The London Times says the
British government must speedily de-
eide whether Russia is to be allowed to
establish itself on the Persian gulf.
The French naval demonstration at
Dunkirk, which the Gar will witness,
will be on a grand scale, 80 warships
taking part in the maneuvers Ex-
traordinary precautions are being taken
to insure the Cars safety during his
stay in France.
The Liberals in Colombia hold var-
Gus towns and districts in Colombia.
but avoid engaging the government
forces While Colombia has troops on
the Venezuelan and Ecuadorean from
tiers. the numbers reported are exag-
gerated.
La Savoie, a new ship OF the Trans
atlantic Line. started from Havre for
New York. She will bring over num-
Der OF French journalists
Lord Salisbury's family are anxious
ior him TO retire from Office. but the
Unionists are opposed to the step.
Andrew Carnegie has given GIo,ooo
to build town hall al Motherwel. Scot
land
Many American men-oi-war are in
English ports.
NJ. George Dorys, a former minister
OF the Sultan of Turkey, has been con-
demned to death by the Sutan's courts
Dorys. however, is now in Paris. and a
member OF the Young Turks party.
The steamer Frthajof arrived at
Hammeriest Norway, and reports hav-
ing landed the Baldwin-Ziegler Arctic
expedition at Camp Ziegler, on Alger
Island.
The drouth and heat have ruined the
crops in many provinces OF Russia, and
the government is making preparations
to iced the destitute this winter
A Colombian official states that near
ly all the guerllas have been destroyed
Foreign ministers in China negotiating
peace relations with China are anxious
that the protocol be signed so that they
may return home.
Lord Kitchener reports that an officer
and two privates were shot down by
Beers after surrendering. He has been
ordered by the War Office 10 take SUM
mary vengeance for reported killing OF
wounded soldiers at Viakfontein on Au-
gust 25
The Vienna Tagebatt publishes a dis
patch from Constantinople that the Sui
tan will fight before he will yield 10 what
he considers unreasonable demands by
the French.
Copenhagen is filled with detectives
in anticipation OF the Cars visit.
Prince Chun. at the head OF the EN-
bassy TO Berlin TO offer apology for the
death Of the Gewnan minister in Pessin,
keeps in constant communication with
Pekn
Ii is stated in Pekin that If the powers
had not Withdrawn their troops from
China the Chinese officials would be more
willing 70 sign the protocol.
Emperor William has ordered that the
usual autumn parade Of the Gardes de
Corps ON SeptembeE be omitted.
The flag over the French Embassy in
Consianiinople has been lowered, follow
ing the departure Of M Consians
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
More Big Gushers.

Beaumont, Texas (Special) During
the week just closed nine gushers were
brought in. This is decidedly the big
gest week in the history OF the fields.
During the month 10 spouting wells
were completed. Several miles of pipe
line have been laid, dozen large stor-
age tanks completed and several more
begun. Not less than 20 more big steel
tanks, having capacity OF 3S, 500 gal
Ions to $4,000 gallons, have been CON
tracted for, and several OF them are
now under course OF construction. On
the whole, the month just closed has
witnessed development in this field
that is marvellous.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
EDITOR TARRED AND FEATHERED.
Disguised Men Handle Him Roughly for
Alleged Attacked.

St. Paul, MINI. (SpeciaD.-W. S.
Cox, editor OF the Brainerd (Minn.)
Arena, was kidnapped by three men,
taken into the country and tarrcd and
feathered
Mr. Cox and friend. Fred Stout,
were calling on two young ladies'. The
four were sitting on the front porch when
three men with false boards and painted
faces suddenly appeared and made Cox
a prisoner. The men drove two miles
and halted. Then. while one man held
Cox, a second covered him with revol-
yer and the third took off his hat and
poured the. tar over his head and shoul-
ders. The men left him TO find his way
back TO town.
The probable reason OF the rough
treatment of Cox were alleged attacks in
the columns of the Arena on several men
IN Brainerd.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
POSTAL FUNDS STOLEN.
Havana Official Reports Loss Of Si,eoo by
Robbery In Cab.

Havana (Spccial) e. c. Westall,
chief of the money order bureau of the
Havana postofiice, left the Office as usual
Monday with the surplus remittance to
pay into the treasury The amount was
$4,000. He took an omnibus and, accord
ing to his statement, placed the packet
containing the money OH the seat by his
side. He read newspaper until he
reached the point where he wished to
alight and, when about to leave the omni~
bus, he found that the packet was miss
ing Two boys who were in the omnibus
at the time say they saw a mulatto throw
packet to a negro in the street. Mr..
Westall is under bond of $4,000. The
matter will be left to the courts for de
cision.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
A FREIGHT TRAIN
SLAUGHTERS 50.
Shocking Collision on the Great North
ern at Nyack, Mont.
NOME OF THE PASSENGERS INJURED.
A Freight Train Broke In Two on Steep
Grade Of Rocky Mountain foothill--
The Rear End Of The Freight Tore Loose
From the Head End, Dashed Down and
Struck Passenger Train.

Kalispell, Mont (Special) Thirty
six lives were lost and I5 persons were
injured in the wreck on the Great North
crn Railway passenger train No. 3. at
Nyack, 80 miles west of Kalispell. None
of the passengers were injured the ia
falities having been confined to employees
OF the railroad company
The wreck was caused by the break
ing in two OF freight train on the steep
grade OF a Rocky Mountain foothill The
rear end of the freight tore loose from
the head end, dashed backward down the
mountain and crashed into the rear end
OF the passenger train which was Just
pulling out of the station at Nyack. The
car attached to the rear end OF the pas
senger was the private coach OF Super
intendent Downs. He and his son-kirk
and their cook. Henry Blair, were in
stantly killed. The car just ahead con-
tanned 10 Scandinavian laborers en- route
from Duluth, MINI. to Jennings They
were killed wholesale. Only I3 were
taken from the debris alive
Fire. Immediately following the colli-
sion, quickly destroyed the private car,
cremating the bodies of those within.
The flames were quickly communicated
TO the car ahead, or rather to what re-
manned Of it. and the bodies of 28 of the
laborers also were cremated. The third
car from the rear also was burned, but
those within managed to escape when
the collision first occurred The fire
continued TO spread through the mass
OF debris caused by the destruction of the
dozen or more freigh; cars and their
consignments of valuable freight
Finally, the passenger train was cut in
two between the third and fourth cars
from the rear, and the balance was
drawn to a safe distance from the FIRE.
All telegraph wires on the poles along
side OF the track were soon melted, and
communication was cut off soon after
the collision.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
Another Ritch al Pekia.

Pekin (By Cable) The imperial
edict lorbidding the importation o.
arms and munitions OF war is NOT sails-
factory to the foreign ministers. A
meeting OF the ministers has been call
ed TO discuss the edic. II is said that
the edict ignores the vital fact that the
prohibition applies TO the government
and that it is part OF the Chinese pun
ishment. The cdict makes il appear 10
be merely the governments voluntary
act, prohibiting Chinese subjects from
importing arms and munitions. as the
country is disturbed by brigands.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
PRINCE CHUN ON
HIS DIGNITY.
Would Rather Die Than Go 10 Berlin
Under Present Conditions.
KAISER WILL INSIST ON APOLOGY.
Chinese Object Particularly to Prince chun's
Attendants Prostrating Themselves Before
Emperor William, as This Is a SPECIAL
Honor Reserved for the Emperor Of
China.

Berlin (By Cable).- is now very
doubtful. according to a dispatch TO the
Lokal Anzeiger from Basel, Switzerland,
whether Prince Chun will come to Ber-
lin to make formal apology for the muir
der Of Baron Won Ketteler. Members Of
the expiatory mission says:
Under present conditions. we can
never 60 TO Berlin. We would rather die
than accept them"
1t appears that they object particularly
to Prince Chun's attendants prostrating
themselves before Emperor William in
asmuch as this is a special honor reserv-
cd for the Emperor OF China. and would
involve a recognition of the Kaiser S
equality.
The following information is given re-
garding Prince Chun's speech TO the
German Emperor. Prince Chun intend
ed to say:
The Chinese government regrets that
Baron Won Ketteler was killed" but the
Berlin government dictated the follow
ing form: The Chinese government
begs pardon for the murder of the Ger
mon minister. Baron Won kcttcler.'
The Chinese in Basel arc trying to
give the case international Importance
by emphasizing the fact that one OF the
dignitaries selected for prostration was
made baronet by Queen Victoria
while another has the cross OF the Le-
gion OF Honor
1t is now said that Emperor William
is determined that the protocol shall be
signed before he receives Prince Chun
and that he will insist upon an apology
for the murder OF Baron Won Ketteler.
Beyond that, however. the ceremony OF
the reception will be deprived of every,
thing OF tumilating character. iull
honors being rendered to Prince Chun
as a brother of Emperor Kwang Su, on
his way to the palace
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
NO ONE WILL GET REWARD.
Detectives Who Worked on Bullion Cases
VIII BE Compensated.

San Francisco (SpeciaD President
Rshston, OF the Selby Smelling Works
announces that the reward OF $25 900
which was offered for the arrest and
conviction OF the .tkief or thieves who
stole $38o,ooo worth OF gold bullion
on the night OF August 5 viii not be
paid as such, though the detectives and
others who were instrumental in rccov-
ering the treasure and sending the rob
Der. John Winters. to jail will be liber-
ally compensated for their services.
Winters was under arrest when the
reward offer was made, and President
Ralston says his conviction was expect
ed. The company, however. thought
he had accompices, and feared also
that the gold had been taken out OF the
country For these reasons the offer
OF the big reward was made.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
Gas in Soda Fountain ExpIodes.

Ashley. Ind. (SpcciaD One person
was killed, another was fatally hurt and
building was wrecked by the explo-
sion OF a soda fountain. The accident
occurred in the drug store OF George
Ou. Metal and stone fragments OF the
fixtures we're thrown in all directions.
tearing out the front OF the store and
playing havoc with the fragile stock on
the shelves. A heavy piece OF metal
sruck Edward Nicoli, clerk, on the
head and killed him instantly. Anoth-
er piece OF metal struck OF on the head
and knocked him senseless.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
pLow MANUFACTURERS WILLING.
The 100000 Trust VIII Soon Be a
Reality.

Chicago (Special) Nearly 80 plow
manufacturers OF the United States
were in session here discussing plans
for consolidation OF all the plow in.
terests in the country After the meet
ing it was announced that the proposed
consolidation is practically assured and
that about $so,ooo,ooo will be represent
ed in the organization. The New York
Guarantee and Trust Company has
made proposition 70 the pillow manu-
facturers TO engineer the deal. and a
large majority OF them. it is said. have
signifed I willingness to enter the
combine.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
Important Treasury Decision.

Mr.. Tracewell the Comptroller OF
the Treasury, has rendered a decision
which dsposes of the famous De Lima
case, He holds that under the recent
decision OF the United States Supreme
Court the judgment obtained by De
Lima & Co. for $I4,5o7 from the United
States on account OF duties paid by them
on goods shipped from Porto Rico to
the United States between the date OF
the ratification oi the Treaty OF Paris
and that OF the approval OF the Foraker
Act may be paid out OF the general ap-
preparation oi the Treasury Department
without further action by Congress.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
Met Death In Coal Nine.

Pottsville, Pa. (SpeciaD.-An explo-
sion OF gas occurred at the Silverton
Colliery, about four miles west OF this
place. in which six men were badly
burned. The explosion occurred in the
Black Mine slope, on the tunnel vein,
third lift. about 1000 feet below the sur
face. All were thrown down by the
force of the explosion, but Baughn and
Thomas, being right at the seat OF the
accident, had every stitch OF clothing
burned from their bodies. They we're
frightfully burned about the face,
hands and body and legs.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
KILLED BY HER ANGRY LOVER
She Was Only Fifteen, and Refused to Marry
Him Until Few Years Older.

Philadelphia (SpeciaD. Lucia Pas
quale, aged IS years, was shot and killed
by Carmini Pcardi aged IS. who alter
wards killed himself. Carmini and Lu-
cia were sweethearts and the young man
had frequently urged the girl to marry.
Her parents favored the suitor, but OBJ
jected to their daughters marriage at
such an early age.
Picard visited the house OF the Pas
quales and renewed his opportunities.
The girl told him TO wait i few years.
Becoming enraged. he drew revolver
and shot her three times. He then
turned the revolver on himself, sending
a bullet through his brain.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
Five Hurt in Runaway Accident.

Frankfort. Ky. (Special) In run
away accident on the Versailles pike,
about two miles from Frankfort, FIVE
persons were badly hurt. They are
Mrs Edward Porter Thompson, wife of
the well-known writer, injured Internal
ly; Elliott Orr, four-year-old grandchild
Of Mr.. Thompson, skull crushed, will
die; Edmund Orr. grapdchild of Mrs.
Thompson. injured internally, probably
will die Miss Kate Thompson, daughter
of Nj. Tl,onlpson. leg broken, internally
injured; Miss Una Sudduth, badly
bruised.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
Seventeen Lives Lost in Wreck.

St. Paul. MINI. (SpecaD An acci-
dent on the Great Northern Railroad
occurred at Nyack, Mont, resulted It
is reported. in the loss OF Y lives, Train
No. s. westbound passenger train. was
standing on the main line. Twenty
eight cars OF shingles east ol them. be-
longing to freight train No. 10. broke
loose and came down a grade and
crashed into the rear OF No 3. p. l..
Downs, assistant general superintcnd-
ent OF the West End OF the Great North
ern. was killed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
Young heiress kidnapped.

Chicago (SpeciaD.-Margaret Lyler,
z years old, and reported to be an heir
ess to 100000, was kidnapped from the
home OF Mrs. NJ. f. Greet. OF this
city, where the girl had been cared for
since her mother died a week ago. Her
captor. driving at breakneck speed, was
pursued by policemen in patrol wagon
to Ravenswood. There all trace of the
kidnaper was lost. Mrs. Green was
given the custody OF the child upon the
death of the mother, who was divorced
from the child's father several years
AGO
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
Higher Prices for Plows.

Chicago (SpcciaD Pillow manuiac-
turcrs in the United States, large num-
bers OF whom have been in conference
at the Auditorium, have decided upon
an advance OF 10 per cent. in the price
OF plows and repairs during the coming
year. The present strike OF the steel
workers is given as the cause. In ad-
dtion, the manufacturers claim that the
cost of production in every way is
much greater at present than it was n
wear ago.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
Denial From r.owlscn.

Washington (SpcciaD --Acti,g Sec
retary Ilackett ha made ublic "a letter
received from Admiral Howison deny.
ing the authenticity OF the interview
attributed to him, in which he is made
to comment adversely on Adm iral
Schlcy. The Acting Secretary has,
therefore continued Admiral Howison
as a member Of the Schlcy court OF in
quiry, leaving the court itself TO deter
mine any further question as to his
competency.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
A Homo for the President.

Atlantic City, N. J. (Spccial) -
The President of the United States
will have a summer home il the plans OF
several hotel men are adopted. They
have been writing to Washington and
to the lighthouse engineer suggesting
the idea OF building a villa in the centre
OF the lawn surrounding the lighthouse,
which could be occupied by the Chief
Magistrate and his family during the
torrid summer days.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
Our New po.s.ssions.

Civil Governor Tat has returned 10
Manila irom North I.uzon. He IS
pleased with the condition OF the ,oun-
try visited. During his trip he csrab-
lshcd civil governments al La Union.
llocos (South and North), Abra, Ca
gayan, Isabella, Zambalcs and Bccot.
lie intends soon 10 amalgamatc the
provincial governments. lbolishing The
cumbcrsome governmental machinery
oi the smaller pro, inccs.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-09-05
Filipino in War Department.

The President has appoined Jose Ab-
rcu, Filipino, All assistant in the office
9f the Division oi Insular Affairs in
the War Department. Mr.. Abreu came
to this country about year ago. and
after taking course at the Columbian
Law School, in Washington. took the
summer course at Cornell University,
He will be given charge of work relat-
ing to the Philippines in the division
over which Colonel Edwards presides