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The Conway log cabin., 1901-03-26
Saturday. March 23

SENATE-By request of Senator Fer guson unanimous consent was given him to introduce senate bill No 216, to provide for the appointment of a state board of public charities of six members. subject to confirmation by the senate. term of office to be six years, alternately, two for two years, two for four years. and two for six years, the board to elect assistants, teachers and transact all business per taining to the institutions, the ap- pointments to be made by the govern or, one from each congressional dis trict. A resolution to pay expenses of the Hudson Bank Investigating committee. was adopted. Senator Woods bill. providing for extension of railroad charters was read third time and passed. Senator Hardy's bill prohibiting school directors from employing relatives as teachers, un- less upon petition of two-thirds of the patrons. was read third time and passed.
 HoUsE-The Brooks and Hughes pure food bills were defeated The general appropriation bill for the maintenance of the state government for the ensuing two years was taken up and passed.
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Grand Street Parade.

The prettiest street parade ever seen in this city will be given Monday, April s, at II a. m., on the principal streets.
 Gentry's Famous Trained Ami nal Show will give a street pro cession which will include all their handsome dogs and ponies, the comical monkeys, the tiny ele- plants, which wear clothes like a person, the military band, and an endless variety of novel and pret- ty wagons. The little folks should all be on hand to welcome the dogs and ponies and to admire them in their parade dress. 43-2t
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Dlstiiler;es in Operation.

The commissioner of internal rev enue has approved the warehouses of the following distillers in this state, and they have commenced opera tions. viz: Jos. H. Medlock X Co.,, Reed; z. T. Johnson, Marshall: A.. $. Johnson, Lowry, and W. l.. B.. Eddings, Cave Creek The follow ing distillers have resumed opera tions. viz. B. F. Bigger, Reyno; J. M. Wehunt, Black Springs; Tindal X Evans. Evening Shade; John Gray, Pedlo; T. V. Marshall, Viola :: J. W. Osborn, Valley Springs, and J. H. Cato, Pennington. The fruit distillery of Macon X Carson, the largest in the world, located at Bentonville, Ark, produced during the season over 30,000 gallons of apple brandy. This distillery has suspended operations.
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Insurance Commissioners Report.

The annual statement of State Insurance Commissioner T. C. Mon roe, auditor of state, has been is- sued, showing that dlring 1900 the 5S fire insurance companies doing business in the state paid losses amounting to $S4S,317, the pre- miums paid them amounting to $1,1l9,'01. The largest amount of risks in force is by the Insurance Company of North America, which has $3,41S, $50. the Hartford com ing next with $3,-i0S,3 ,350, and the Commercial Union Assurance of London being third with $3,405,- 056.
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From The Philippines.

Santa Mesa, U. $. Army Hospital,
 Manila, P. l., February 9, 1901. Mir. Editor:
 Several months ago l wrote short description of this hospital to your valuable paper and as 1t ap- peared ill its columns, l make bod to write again. l will endeavor to describe a wedding i'll the middle class of Tagalogs. The seamstress of this hospital was one of the con tracting parties and on the date of the wedding several of us repaired to the church to see the fun. There were five couples arranged around the altar and the priest pake tenn DO began. First, he placed man. tie over the bride and groom s shoulders, then tied a silken cord around their necks and pronounced the ceremony. The bride marched out of the church followed by friends, next the groom and bride s God mother, and lastly came the band. The crowd marched to the home of the bride to music that sounds similar to The Campbell's are Coming" and occasionally they would strike a strain of "The Girl I Left Behind Me. '' When all arrived chow chow (their food) was served and not even the wlsest could guess the contents of the various mixtures that was placed before the guests. They all seemed to like 1t very much and guess 1t was one of their best productions. Judging by the odor that arose from it I don't think the. stoutest hearted American hobo would tackle 1t. Later on i'll the evening the crowd was swelled by the ad- dition of more natives, bare-tooted, bare-headed and with their shirts out nearly to their knees, which is their custom. About 7 p. m. a string band came to enliven the oc- casion. Dancing was the order for the next few hours along with cigars and native drink called beno. This drink is composed of menthyl, alcohol an oil of anis. You can imagine it's effect. They all go crazy. Nine tenths of the American soldiers that are sent to insane asylums are victims of beno. We returned to the hospital at a late hour.
 There is practically nothing do ing in the Philippines at present, The troops very seldom have an engagement. Natives are daily bringing in their guns and turning them over to the authorities. They see the folly of this instruction and have determined to accept the kindness and liberty offered them by the Americans.
 visited one company of native soldiers that have enlisted i'll the service and O, how proud they are to wear the uniform. The gen eral opinion is that they will make loyal soldiers. They take great interest i'll the drill and 1 think will make brave, fearless soldiers.
 Respectfully,
 HENRY F. WEBB.
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The bill-killer should give Sena- tor Buckner's bill death blow. It requires the manufacturers ot patent medicines to print the for mula of their medicines upon the wrapper before offering them for sale i'll the state. This IS unfair and would destroy the business ot the medicine man by giving away the secret of his compound, which is his only protection. A great many of our people depend upon these medicines and they should not be deprived of ftheir use against their will.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-03-26

The Arizona legislature appropri- ated $30,000 for an exhibit at the St. Louis worlds fair.
 There have been 3,727 enlist ments in the regualr army service since the enactment of the army reorganization law.
 All American troops, with the ex- ceptlon of 150 men as legation guard, will be removed from China by the first of April
 The building occupied by the Bos- ton Advertiser was destroyed by fire. and two editors and printers per ished in the flames.
 Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraPhy, arrived in New York last week, and will demonstrate the prac- ticability of his invention.
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A Woman Words of Praise.

Neosho Falls, Kan, Nov. B, 'oo. Pepsin Syrup Co.,, Monticello, III. Dear Sirs:-For almost fifteen years I suffered from Indigestion, and last winter thought I would die, when my doctor, Dr. A. J.. Lieurance of this place, advised me to try Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin, which l did, and two bot ties cured me. It not only reliev- ed me, but it cured me so that have not been troubled since. If any one should offer me S5oo for the good Syrup Pepsin has done me lwould not think of taking it. No one can take your medicine without being convinced of its more than wonderful cures. I re- commend 1t to all my friends as laxative and stomach remedy.
 Yours with gratitude,
 MRS. J. MORGAN.
 Sold by Dr. C ]. Hamilton.
 Send in yO,1r SiIhScriptiau
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Lansford and Henry Stroup as trus- tees of the university, and all the trustees of the soldiers home and all the trustees of the medical depart ment of the state university.
 HousE-H. B. 249, making the exc cution of persons convicted of rape public. was read third time and pass ed. A big batch of bills were intro duced and read first time.
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Charged With Kidnapping.

John K. Jones, a negro preacher, was arrested at Van Buren on the charge of kidnapping. Jones, who is 57 years old, secured license to marry Lucia Moore, a l4-year-old girl, and swore she was of age. He then secured the services of an other negro preacher and was mar ried in an alley The girl not re- turning home as usual from school, her parents swore out warrant. with the above result.
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THIRD ANNUAL CONTEST
Of Ouachita- Hendrix Debating
 Club on March 20.

The third annual contest of the Ouachita- Hendrix Debating Club will be held in the Ouachita audi torium, Philadelphia, March %, at s p. Ill.
 The question is one of extreme interest just at this time: Re solved, That the provision of the act approved April I2, 1900, which imposes duty of 5 cents per pound on coffee coming into Porto Rico from foreign ports, while the Ding ley tariff places coffee on the free list, is constitutional ~The fact that this same question is before the supreme court of the United States and that decision upon 1t must fundamentally affect the col onial policy of the government makes it peculiarly interesting in these days of territorial expansion.
 The other two debates have been great successes. The loyalty to their respective banners makes the speakers untiring i'll their thought and research and spirited i'll their delivery. They have produced the best thought of the world i'll the discussion of these great questions.
 Messrs. Nermillion and Condray ot Ouachita represent the af1irma- tive side of this question. Messrs. O'Daniel and Steele of Hendrix represent the negative. All are very able men, and are expected by both sides to make great speeches.
 The judges will add dignity to the occasion. Col. George Rose, James Mitchell and Judge Jacob Trieber have been selected.
 The people of the state are cor dially invited to attend this debate, with the assurance that this great subject will be well discussed.
 Mentv now keeps the famous
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"Wednesday, March 20.

ENATE-The Holt bill, making com. mon carriers the agents of liquor sel- lers. and making the place of delivery of liquors the place of sale. was re- considered and passed Several new bills were introduced By a vote of "A to 8. Senator Picrces bill appro- priating 10000 for an exhibit of the states resources at the St Louis Worlds Fair passed, In executive ses- sion the senate confirmed W. II. BEWARE OF CONTINENTS FOR CATARRH
 THAT CONTAIN MERCURY
 mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole sys- tenn when entering it through the mucous sur faces. Such articles should never be used ex- cept on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by r, J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is talk en internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous sui faces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu- inc. It is taken internally and made in Toledo Ohio, by F, J. Cheney X Co. Testimonials free
 Sold by Druggists price 75c per bottle.
 Halls Family Pills are the best. t4
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given that will make application to the neNs April term of the Probate Court o' Faulkner county, to sell part oi lh' lands of the estate of J. R. Hlnsoii' the money arising from such Siie to be applied toward paying 'us debts of said estate.
 MRS. F. l. HINsoN, AdmrN'
 March ra. rooI. 4I-4t
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given that ! will make application to the next April term of the Probate court or Faulkner county, to sell roo acres of land belonging to J. l.. Beasley' H. F.. Beasley and R. F. BeaSley,, minor leiis, the money to be useu toward their education and suste' nance. 42-4t
 R. A. BEAsLi.y, Guardian. March IS, r0oI.
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Didn't Realize His Peril.

Lamport's hotel at Pine Bluff was partially destroyed by fire, A pc culiar incident associated with the work of the firemen was the rescue of a drunken man who lay fast asleep on the roof. The man was taken to the ground by one of the fremen and did not realize his per ilous condition until he was awak- ened with a jolt by being dropped to the ground distance of several feet.
The Conway log cabin., 1901-03-26

The anfi-gambling bill which has passed both houses of the gen eral assembly has so many ob]ec- tional features that it will not be enforced. If enforced it would be so unjust to people who do not gam ble nor approve of it that its repeal would be generally demanded.
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Changes i'll the Weather.

Mean slight spells of Head ache or affect your appetite. IT. regularities i'll eating cause Dys- .pepia. Take Dr. Caldwell's $ Syr- up Pepsin and feel good regardless of these clements or habits. Sold by Dr. C, J. Hamilton.
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Wanted-Young men to learn telegraphy and station-work for Railway service. Situations se- cured or money refunded.
 DALLAS TELEGRAPH COLLEGE,
 42-4t Dallas, Texas.
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Dolly Club Reception.

Misses Nellie and Bessie Ram dell entertained the members of the Dolly and Shakespeare Clubs and number of their friends in their delightful home on Clifton street, Friday, March P. The Misses Randell are noted for charming hospitality, and upon this occasion they made the large crowd, who were assembled within their parlors, feel that each one. was the honored guest and by their grace and tact showed that enter taining a number of people is in- deed a true art. At the proper time a dainty three-course lunch- con was served and heartily en- joyed by all present. The after noon was one of the most delight ful ones of the season.
 An Honest Medicine for La Grippe.
 George w. Waitt, of South Gar diner, Me, says; "I have had the worst cough, cold, chills and grip and have taken lots of trash of no account but profit to the vendor, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy IS the only thing that has done any good whatever. 1 have used one bottle and the chills, cold and grip have all left me l congratulate the manufacturers of an honest medicine. Sold by w. H. Mar tin X Go.
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Menty now keeps the famous Eupion Oil. Sd
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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-16
Rib Broken.

Last Saturday, George Helm
baugh of Ayr township was at the
home of a neighbor, John Sci
ders, who is erecting an addition
to his house. A large piece OF
timber was to be handled, and
George, among others, took hold
of it. While in the act Of lifting
it, something was heard to break,
and George sank, and soon there
after tainted.
He was taken to his home and
DR. Mosser summoned when it
was found that one of Mr. Helm
baughs ribs just over his heart
was broken, and that the pressure
from the fracture was interfer-
ing with the action Of that organ.
1t is necessary that George shall
take good care % himself for a
while.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-16

The Borough Graded Schools.

The Board of Directors hare
added two years to the time re-
quired to complete the course of
study in our Borough schools.
Children are Admitted to the
Primary school at the age of six
and remain three years; from 9
to II they will spend III the Inter
mediate school; II to Is in the
Grammar school, and Is to 18 in
the High School. Owing to the
change, there will not be a grad
uating class next year. Nothing
has been sdded to the course of
study-the point being to gradu-
ate stronger classes.
The course of study in the
High School will be-First year
Begin Algebra; Begin Latin;
Mental Arith. to Percentage;
Written Arithmetic to Exchange,
and complete work in Grammar.
Second year-Algebra to Quad
ratics; Latin to Caesar; Finish
Mental and Written Arithmetic,
Civil Government.
Third year-Algebra complet-
ed; Latin-Helvetian War, Rhet-
oric, Liturature, and Plane Geom-
etry.
The length of term will remain
at eight months.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-16
From DR.. Sh arpe.
HARTFORD CITY, IND,
May Z. 1901.


May Z. 1901,
Mr.. b. W. PECK,
MCCONNELLSBURG, PA.
DEAR SIR-Euclosed find money
order for two years subscription
toyour paper. Your correspond
ents over the county give the
items so fully that it seems like
getting a letter each week. The
Fulton County colony in Hartford
City has been growing smaller
during the last few years. N. II.
Peck has sold his property and
moved all of his goods to Pitts
burg, Pa, where he expects to
make his home indefinitely.
S. B. Hill, formerly one of Full
tons teachers has been for three
years living in Fairmount, Ind,
managing a telephone exchange,
and is doing well. Last fall he
was married to lady of'Dayton,
O., and | presume, has settled in
Indiana to stay.
All of this part of the state is
having a boom. Hartford is be-
cominganoil centre. Many wells
that produced gas few years
ago, are now oil producers. Be.
sides that, a mum Der Of verv sub
stantial factories are being built
Iti thought the population of our
town will be increased nearly one
half this year. 1t is now about
5000.
Everybody who will work finds
plenty to do. Common labor is
paid Sl.50 per day, which is the
price set by the State for work on
public buildings. Carpentersare
much in demand at 20c an hour.
If there are any Fulton county
boys-out of a job, they had better
"go West.
Wishing you continued success,
| remain,
Very truly,
Il. w. SHARPE.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-05-16
A Pretty Wedding.

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
David E. Little on East Main
Street occurred pleasing social
event on Thursday evening of
last week. The occasion was the
marriage of Mr.. Little's sister,
Miss Emily, and Mr.. Walter Ew.
ing of Cape May, New Jersey.
Promptly at Is o'clock, the bridal
party entered the beautifully dec
GRATED parlor, Mr.. D. r.. Little
acting as groomsman and his sis
ter Miss Lottie as bridesmaid.
Rev. G. M. Smith of the Reform
ed church of this place performed
the ceremony, and in a few sol
emn and impressive moments the
young couple were pronounced
husband and wife.
The bride, elegantly attired in
white organdie and lace, with a
white aigrette in her hair, and a
bunch Of Maresch Mel roses car
ried gracefully in her hand, looked
very pretty.
The groomis aprominentyoung
mechanic of New Jerseys famous
summer resort, and will in a
short time go to housekeeping in
that city.
After the bride and groom had
been most heartily congratulated
by the guests present, they were
led by the hostess to the dining
room for refreshments. ANY at
tempt at description would fall
short of doing the host and host
ess justice. They were simply
great.
Among those present to enjoy
the festivities were Mr.. John A.
McEwen, Mr.. and Mrs. Delmer
McEwen. Miss Jennie McCleary,
and Mr.. Clyde Shaffer-all Of
Mercersburg;Mrs. Palmer Brown
of Michigan; Mr.. Charles Ridge.
ly and Miss Emma Ridgely of
Chambersburg; and Mr.. and
Mrs. M. r. Shaffner, Rev. and
Mrs. G. M. Smith, Mrs. S. B..
Woolet, Mrs. b. w. Peck, Misses
CarrieandElsieGreathead, Misses
F'loraand Maggie ReXroth, Misses
Olive and Murine Grisiuger Of
McConnellsburg.
The wedding march was played
by Miss Murine Grissinger. The
bridal couple went over to Mer-
cersburg Friday and We're given
reception at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Ewing Friday evening
when on Saturday they took the
morning train for Philadelphia.
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Memorial Day Here.

Memorial services will be held
at McConnellsburg under the
auspices of King Post No. 365
Dept. Pa. on May 30th, commenc-
ing at 1.30 p. m. at the Court
House.
Addresses will be made by Revs.
Smith, Wolf, and McCloskey, also
by M. r. Shaffner, ESQ.,, and DR..
A. D. Dalbey. Mrs. George w.
Reisner, assisted by choir of
young ladies', will furnish music
for the occasion. Mrs. Lou Jack
son assisted by Mrs. Roettger
and others will arrange the
flowers.
After the services in the Court
House the Post will form for pa
rade, and preceded by the drum
corp, will escort the different Sab
bath schools to the burial place of
our departed comrades, there to
deposit flowers upon their graves.
The burial places viii be visited
in the followingorder-- Reformed,
Lutheran, Methodist, and Pres
byterian, after which the parade
will be dismissed.
All soldiers are invited to par
ticipate; also the Sabbath schools
aud the public generally.
AS many as can are requested
to bring flowers.
On Sunday, May Goth, Rev.
West will preach memorial ser
mon at the Presbyterian church.
King Post viii be present, and all
soldiers are invited to come.
ELLIOTT RAY,
DAVID MALLOY, Commander.
Adjutant.
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AL Funk in Luck.

Tuesdays Public Opinion says
that Alvin V. Funk, aged 45 years
farmer Of Thompson township
has been bequeathed $l50,000 by
G. III. Miller of Farquir county,
Va.
Some years ago Mr.. Funk was
an Industrious laborer ON one of
Mr.. Miller's farms and was en-
gagged to marry his only daugh-
ter, but the daughter died of a
fever on the day set for the we'd
ding. Mr.. Funk remained five
years with the parents and con.
soled them. He then returned to
Fulton county, to take care of his
aged mother, with whom he is
now living, on her farm near
Plum Run. Mr.. Funk married,
but Mr., Miller remembered him
IN his will leaving the bulk of his
estate to him. Mr.. Funk is a
brother to Elder Calvin l.. Funk
prominent Baptist clergyman
OF Belfast township.
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NUMBER IS.
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Joseph Palmer, of Mount
Union, Pa, is visiting his brother
Mr. Elijah N. Palmer, of West Nam
street.-Everett Press.
L. L. Cunningham and S. S.
Alloway of New Grenada were
among those at the Presbyterian
church Sunday night.
Mr.. N. E. NJ. Hoover spent
Monday initown. His eyes which
had been giving him much trouble
during the past winter are much
improved.
John A. McEwen of the Journal
office. Mercersburg, was a pleas.
ant caller last Friday morning.
He had been over at the Ewing
Little wedding.
Mr.. w. S. st. Clair and dauph.
ter Blanche, of Metal, Franklin
county, came over Saturday and
staid till Sunday with the family
of Jacob Motter.
Mrs. Susan Oft, of Chambers
burg, came over with her son-in-
law d. S. Gilbert, on Wednesday
and will spend a couple of weeks
among friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac B. Layton
spent Monday in town. Mr..
Layton is still in the undertaking
business, and has now a nice lot
OF walnut caskets on hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Austin drove
over from Saluvia Tuesday after
noon and returned Wednesday.
Ed brought his violin along and
assisted the orchestra at the
Commencement exercises.
Life-insurance-man Darbey is
spending this week in town. Mr..
Darbey is a fine violinist and rem
dered much appreciated assist
ance in the orchestra at the Com
mencement Tuesday evening.
Messrs. Philip Oft and friend,
RobertStouteagle, of McConnells-
burg spent Monday night last as
the guests of Mr.. Otis sister,
Mrs. Henry Shue, of Penn'a
avenue. Mount Union Times.
Mr.. George @. Melius of Taylor
township, accompanied by his lit
tie granddaughter Lessie Rowe,
called at the News office a few
minutes last Friday. They were
on their way for a little trip to
Franklin county.
Miss Amy Fleming and Miss
Daisy Polk were callers at the
News office last Friday. Miss
Fleming will spend Wednesday
of each week in McConnellsburg,
for the accommodation of those
who may wish to take music les
sons. She is a graduate of the
Harrisburg Conservatory of Mu-
sic, and skillful instructor.