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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
SIXTEEN KILLED IN RAILROAD WRECK
The Wabash Limited Goes Through q Broken
Trcstle.. Many Injured.

Peru, Ind (SpeciaD Thirteen Ital-
ians were killed, 3 were probably fatally
and II were seriously hurt and 81
slightly bruised and cut in the wreck
OF the westbound Wabash limited train
nine miles west OF this city.
A woman passenger is missing. or
the total killed and injured seven were
employees. Only one body, that OF
Fanny Muehlvic, address unknown, has
been identified.
According to the official report the
wreck was caused by the washing out
OF culvert.
Two sections of the train-one com
ing from Detroit and the other from
Ioledo-were consolidated in this city
INTO train OF IL cars, making up the
flyer Tor its journey TO St. Louis. 1t con-
sisted OF combination baggage and
express, combination baggage and
smoker, day coach, emigrant coach,
three chair cars, three sleepers and the
private car OF General Superintendent
William Gotten, of the Iron Mountain
Railway Having left this city one hour
late, the train was speeding westward al
a high rate. when, at point nine miles
out. the engine plunged through tres
tie which had been undermined by the
recent heavy rains. The embankment
on both sides OF the little stream drop
ped at sharp degree distance OF 40
feet
On account OF the momentum OF the
train the engine appeared to leap nearly
across the abyss, plunged into the soft
earth on the opposite side and fell back.
Engineer Butler and Fireman Adams
were thrown from the cab, but not seri-
ously hurt The express car and the
hrst chair car were telescoped. The
emigrant car, followed by two chair
cars, went down on the left side OF the
track, and the first sleeper pitched for
ward upon the mass OF debris. Its win
dows and trucks were broken. but none
OF the occupants was injured. The re-
naming cars also left their trucks, but
were not badly damaged 1t was in the
emigrant and day coaches that most OF
the deaths and injuries occurred.
Heavy foliage lined the banks on both
sides OF the culvert, the approach to
which was over a reverse curve"
There was absolutely no means by
which the engine crew could see the i'm
pending danger. In fact, the engine ran
out upon the trestle before the structure
gave way. The night was intensely dark.
For few minutes after the fatal plunge
and dreadful roar OF crashing timbers
deathlike stiffness prevailed which was
only broken BY the cries of the injured
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Clothes and Consumption.

Washington (SpeciaD aD.-Commander
Tilley, the naval governor of Samoa.
was taken by Secretary Long to the
Cabinet meeting and made an interest
ing statement on the conditions in Sa-
moa. He pointed out the need OF in
dustrial and agricultural institutions in
Samoa. Commander Tilley says that in
one respect civilization has worked to
the detriment OF the Samoans. While
they lived without clothing they we're
hardy and free from sickness, but since
adopting clothing they get wet from
rain, contract colds, and number have
developed consumption, disease not
known before.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
cnnltal Newi In Gen.r,l

Justice Bradley. in the Equity Court,
decided the Manila Bay and Santiago
prize claim cases.
There is no intention on the part of
the War Department to reduce the mill
tary force in Cuba at the present time
or in the immediate future. The pres
ent force of nearly FIVE thousand men is
held in Cuba on the recommendation of
Governor General Wood and the Secre-
tary will depend on General Woods adj
vice as to the reduction OF the force.
General Haywood, commandant of
marines, Indignantly denies that there
was any looting by marines at Tientsin.
The trial board reported that the bat
tleship Wisconsin was well built. but
criticised the workmanship connected
with the boilers and the battery.
Mrs. Mckinley was taken out for a
drive, and aiterward DR.. Rixey said she
had evidently been benefited by her air
ing.
The State Department has been off
cially informed that the Italian Govern
ment does not pay bounty on exported
sugar
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Prince chusn Coming to America.

Washington (SpeciaD. - The State
Department has received dispatch
from Mr.. Rockhill at Pekin say
ing that Prince Chuan, brother OF
the Emperor, will sail for Ger
many July 20 on special mission. He
will return by way OF America, and is
expected to reach this country early in
October. The special mission is prob
ably to apologize to the German gov
ernment for the murder of its minister
at Pekin and other indignities 10 its citi-
zens there. It is said TO be a very un-
usual thing for member OF the ifnpe-
rial family 10 leave China.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
North Cardinals Trees.

Charlotte, N. c. (SpeciaD.-A party
including Secretary of Agriculture VII
son and three or four scientists OF the
Agricultural Department at Wa shington
are in Western North Carolina TO ex-
anime forest conditions and recent flood
damages. They are expected to spend
Wednesday in drive over the Biltmore
estate and at night an informal recep-
tion will be held in Asheville. The party
will then proceed to Murphy N. C., and
travel over large part Of the territory
embraced in the section which il is in
tended shall form the proposed national
forest reserve.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
LIGHTNING KILLS FOUR
FARMERS IN INDIANA,

Indianapolis, Ind. (SpeciaD The
harvest hands on the farm OF J. c. Hal
bert, near Lodi, were hurrying to get the
wheat shocked before the bursting OF an
approaching storm, and Frank Bridge
water, AndersonWebster, John Wiggle
and Samuel Stewart were working to-
gether a short distance from the other
hands.
The four men were laughing and jok-
ing about the approaching storm. when
suddenly there was a bright fash Of
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04

Union Paciic's May earnings shows a
gross increase OF S3S8,o5S and a net in
crease OF S4o,852.
The stockholders Of the National SUI
gar Company have voted to increase the
capital stock from $1,000 900 to $4,000
600
The Delaware, Lackawanna & West
ern Railroad Co directors have declared
the regular quarterly dividend OF I "a
per cent.
Chicago, Burlington & Ouincys
statement for May shows an increase in
gross Of $774,63I and an increase in net
OF $232oII.
The American Ice Company has de-
clared the regular quarterly dividend OF
~ per cent. on its preferred stock,
payable July IS.
The Secretary OF State OF Indiana has
taken action against the United States
Steel Company, requiring it to incorpo-
rate under the Indiana law for foreign
corporations doing business in that
State.
II is reported that the American Ce-
real Company will increase It's capital
stock TO $Io,ooo,ooo.
The Northwestern Miller" reports
-four output at Spring wheat cenlers for
the week 3o7.o75 barrels Crops in fair
condition and promise good
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
40, 600 VIII Be Idle.

Pittsburg (Specia) ALL the flint
glass factories of the country operated
under the scales of the American Flint
Glass Workers Union have closed for
periods ranging from four weeks to two
months. Fully 10000 men and boys will
get the customary summer vacation. The
longest shutdown is in the prescription
bottle branch, where the $500 skilled
workers will be idle for two months The
suspension in the chimney branch is for
six weeks and in the prcssed-ware
branch it is for four weeks.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Object Of Corners Visi'.

The object Of General Gomez's visit to
this country just now is assumed by War
Department officials to be private bust
ness. as no intimation has been received
through General Wood or other officials
in Cuba that he intended visiting Wash
lngton TO see the President or any Off
cials Of the Government
Although the officials may have no
definite information on the subject it
would not surprise them il the main
purpose of the Generals journey here is
to look after the interest OF Cuban bond
holders, and incidentally to make some
arrangements for the payment of the
Cuban army for the time it was in the
field prior to American Intervention.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Shot Follow Poker PLAYER.

Granite Falls, MINI. (SpecialD The
jury in the murder trial OF DR., Wntner
returned verdict of not guilty The
defendant was released and left with his
father and sister. DR.. Wntner last
April shot and killed William Lenard,
gambler, with whom he was playing
poker, explaining at the time that he had
found Lenard cheating him. He de-
manded his money back and secured part
of it from Lenard's partner, but the
other man refused TO give up what he
had won and DR.. Leonard shot aim in
the leg and abdomen.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04

lightning followed instantly by ter
rlhc peal of thunder. Nearly all the men
in the field were knocked down and rem
dered unconscious and Bridgewater
Webster, Wiggle and Stewart were in
stantly killed by the fash.
The bodies of the four victims were
horribly burned and blackened, and the
bolt must have struck each of them be-
fore burrowing in the ground nearby.
The men were farmers and owned
farms adjoining that OF Mr.. Halbert.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
CHURCH Trial for Rev. Keller

New York (SpeciaD.-R. V. Linda
bury, as counsel for the Rev. John Kel-
Ter, announced that the Episcopal
Church OF the Newark diocese will in
vestigatc the charges made by Mrs.
Thomas G.. Barker agains. Mr.. Keller
1T is by 10 means sure, said Mr.. Lind
abury, that Mr.. Keller will institute
any suit for SANDER against Mr., Bar
ker The church viii however, MAKE a
thorough investigation OF her story. A
conference OF Mr.. Keler's friends will
be called and will decide in what form
to bring this matter officially before the
church authorities
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Liquid Air Receiyership.

Boston (SpeciaD }. w. Britton was
appointed by Chief Justice Mason, in
the Suffolk Superior Court, receiver of
the Liquid Air Power and Automobile
Company West Virginia corporation,
with capital stock of 81 100000 and a
factory in Cambridge. The concern
owes about S., 500, and its assets, con-
sisting of property and debts, amount
to about $500. The receivership was
asked in a suit brought by c. F. Bruce.
an officer and stockholder, and was as
sented to by the company.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
A Russian Carnegie.

St Petersburg (By Cable) The will
OF Moscow millionaire, NJ. Solodov-
nikoff, bequeathing princely sums for
educational purposes has just been ap-
proved by the courts, after hard legal
struggle The relatives receive allow
ances. The remainder OF the estate, es-
timated at 2I,ooo,ooo rubles $50, 500,
ooo), is TO be divided into three parts,
of which two will form funds for the es-
tablishment of elementary and profcs-
slonal schools in the governments OF
Vologda, Archangel and Tyer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Shot for Refusing Marriage Offer.

New York (SpeciaD II During a con
versation with Ellen Wostendurg, en-
ployed as housekeeper in a BROOKLYN
hotel, Otto Ostrand, who is said to have
been in love with the girl, suddenly
drew a revolver and shot her in the
head inflicting serious but not fatal
wound. Ostrand then fired bullet
through his own brains He died al
most instantly Ostrand had repeated
ly asked the girl to marry him and she
had refused. He made final proposal
and when she again refused he Shot her.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
FLAMES AT BUFFALO.
Laborer Leaped From Fire Into Water and
Was Drowned

Buffalo, N. Y. (SpeciaD.-One We
was lost, several men more or less seri-
ously burned and property valued at
100000 was destroyed by fire which
totally consumed the westbound freight
house OF the Lehigh Valley Railroad at
Tiff Farm
Some of the 27o laborers who we're
al work tarried in the building too long
and were forced to Jump from windows
into the Blackwell canal All were res
cued from the water except Pietro Zai-
20. an italian laborer His body has
not been recovered. The steamer Hem
nepin caught fire and was damaged to
the extent OF $4,000 The Lehigh Val
ley freight sheds and contents were val
ued at about $4,000. The loss is total
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Fire DESTROYS Hospital

Chicago (SpeciaD During heavy
thunder storm bolt OF lightning
struck the College OF Physicians and
Surgeons, on Harrison street, between
Wood and Honorc streets. The fire
which followed the lightning in a short
time destroyed the college building,
which is one OF the finest OF its kind IN
the West.
Adjoining the college is the smaller
building OF the West Side Hospital
which was filled with patients, about 100
being in the various wards. The pa
tients were hastily removed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04

Eldorado, Kan. Especial. Jessie
Morrison was found guilty OF man
slaughter OF the second degree after her
trial charged with the murder of Mrs.
Olin Castle. The penalty is not more
than FIVE years or less than three years
in the penitentiary. Miss Morrisons
lawyers Immediately filed notice OF
appeal. Jessie Morrison was taken to
her old cell and locked up The Jury
debated for nearly 80 hours over the
verdict. 1t is said that one juror held
out obstnately for acquittal
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Last Volunteers Home.

San Francisco (SpeciaD The Forty
third Volunteer Regiment, the last Of
the volunteers to leave the Philippines.
arrived here on the transport Kilpat-
rick. 23 days from Manila. The Forty
third was in the Philippines IS months,
seeing much service The regiment was
recruited at Camp Meade, Pa. 1t was
divided in the Philippines, the first two
battalions being stationed on the
Island OF Mindanao, while another bat
talon did guard duty on the Island OF
Leyte. The Forty-second Infantry
has been mustered out of the service.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Famine Statistics La lndIa.

London (By Cable. "A Blue Book
on India just issued shows that 918,-
100000 was expended for the relief OF
famine sufferers during the year 1900.
1000: The mortality from the plague
ior hve years ending March, sooI, Was
nearly ooo,ooo. The census completed
IN March, 1901, shows that the increase
IN population during the past ten years
was only five to six millions, instead of
the normal nineteen millions. The loss
represents deaths from famine and the
decrease in birth in consequence OF the
famine.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Refused carasgle's Offer.

New Castle. Pa. (SpeciaD The City
Councils OF New Castle have rejected
Andrew Carnegie's offer to donate
money for free library. The offer
was made by Mr.. Carnegie after re-
quest for it, To accept the gift Coun.
ellis were bound by the terms OF Mr..
Carnegie's offer to donate $4,000 annu-
ally 10 maintain the library provided
$4,000 was received. The union men
here objected 10 taking the money
Councils have. from time to time, de-
ferred action on the matter, and il now
goes by default
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Caught in a Caye.iu,

Baltimore, Md (Special) .-Passen-
gers on the through express train from
Jacksonville, Fla. to New York had a
narrow escape from death in the tunnel
of the Pennsylvania Railroad under Hoff-
man street, between Central and Har-
ford avenues. The street caved in as the
engine of the flyer reached a point al
most directly between the two corners.
The locomotive with two cars was
caught in the tunnel. Fortunately there
were no lives lost and it is thought that
all on board the cars escaped without a
scratch.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Our New Posssssloal.

Acting Adjutant General Ward has re-
ceived cable message from General
Macarthur announcing the arrival Of the
transport Sheridan at Manila.
Captain Woodburn .; the N,icteen,h
Infantry has captnred Samsons camp
in the Island OF Bob u. Private kraus
OF that regiment was s.,led and ioar
men we're wounded.
Lieutenant Minair has captured "a
insurgents in the northwestern part ni
the Province Of Tayabss, Island OF lu-
ron.
The registration OF Chinese in Hawaii
shows that there are 1900 there.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04

Laramie Wyo. (SpeciaD "A special
from Grand Encampment says the
shafthousc -of the Crescent Copper
Company's mine in that camp has been
totally destroyed by FIRE. A. r
Coombs, formerly Of Laramie and
Charles Booker, OF Loveland. Col. in
endeavoring to extinguish the flames
were smothered. The efforts OF the
other mine workers were unavailing to
rescue the two men or save the build
ing. The loss is not stated.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Two Fathers and Sons Struck Down.

Piedmont, Ala. (Special) While
stacking wheat on his farm, six miles
south OF here. Robert Coke and his son
were struck by lightning and instantly
killed
Charlotte, ~ C. (Special) While
working in field in Lincoln county. N.
c.. VIM Huss and one son were in
siantly killed and another son probably
fatally injured by lightning.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Train Turned Over.

Pttsburg (SpeciaD Two lives were
lost, several persons are dying and two
score injured are in the hospi'ql, as The
result OF wreck when fa;t passenger
train on Pittsburg & Lake Erie Rail
road ran into a switch that was either
open or defective The disaster oc-
cured at South Monaco, on The Ohio
river at 4 o'clock in the afternoon
From the switch The train junlpeo into
a ten-icot ditch. the cars landing on
heir sides. Every coach turned over
Ewo going over twice. One hundred
and fifty persons were imprisoned in
fhe wrecked coaches
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04

The reports Of the Patent Office show
that the number of patents issued during
the fiscal year which closes week hence
is the largest in the history of the office.
The number was 23,soS against $4,000 in
1900. Trademarks registered during the
year numbered 1926 against I,z3I in
loco That is three less than the record
made six years AGO. The number of
labels issued was S24 the largest in the
history of the office, and prints register
cd numbered I24 against o3 in 1000.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Gompers Dangerously III.

Washington (SpeciaD Samuel Com
pers, president of the American Fedora
ton OF Labor, is lying dangerously i'll at
his home in this city, suffering from
of the brain and a possible
fracture OF the skull While his condi-
tion is critical his physician says he prob
ably will recover He was injured as he
alighted from car on which he had
been taking his two children for an out.
inc
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Oil Tank ExpIodes.

Preble, Ind. (SpeciaD lightning
struck a Standard Oil tank here which
contained $4,000 barrels OF oil. The
tank exploded and burning oil ran in
all directions, destroying considerable
property. Residents OF the town fled
IRON their homes, but large number
were severely burned No estimate OF
the loss has been made.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Fasting as a Panacea.

Boston (Special) TO demonstrate
his theory that remedy for all diseases
of the human family is to depend solely
upon nature. independent Of drugs or
even prayer, DR.. Emmanuel Pfeffer, OF
this city, will begin 80 days fast The
Doctor says there is no such thing as
medical or Christian science, and his
purpose in fasting is to demonstrate that
by physical culture and regard for the
simple laws of nature diseases can be
cured He is a vegetarian
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
SehIey crltleises Medale.

New York (SpeciaD Rear Admiral
Schley. in thanking the Gloucester Ma
val Command OF Brooklyn ior elec,Ins
aim an honorary member OF the ofgani-
ration. says in his letter in reference 10
war medals:
Touching the matter Of your refer
tnce to a medal, | have always believed
that nations ought oil right to perpeta-
ate the great events OF their history
rather than those OF the lives OF partici-
pants. and leave TO the judicial calm OF
historic judgment 10 pcrpetuate in
bronze those who may have honored
themselves by deeds OF honor wrought
'or home, for flag. ior country"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Hanged for Arson.

Athens, Ala. (SpeciaD Joe Harris
negro, was hanged by mob in the
northern part OF this county, on suspi-
cion OF having burned the barn OF the
farmer for whom he worked. 1t is said
that Harris grievance was against A
neighborng farmer, who had stocl;
housed in the barn destroyed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
A Mach Lor cznrewiich

London (By Cable).-"It is reported
in St. Petersburg says a dispatch to
the Daily Telegraph from the Russian
capital. that the Czarewitch is betrothed
10 Princess Cecile, daughter Of the late
Grand Duke Of Mecklenburg- Schwerin."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-07-04
Fcreign.

Fournier won the three-day auto car
race from Paris to Berlin receiving an
ovation from 4 brilliant gathering of
notabilties, who welcomed all the par
ticipants as they arrived at the flush
There was a big banquet at night.
The American athletes. especially A..
H. Duffey, the Georgetown runner. and
Kraenzlein. the hurdler. carried off hon
ors at the London Athletic Club meet
ing at Stamford Bridge. Kraenzlein
breaking British records.
The select committee OF the British
House OF Lords reported that the az
cession declaration of the sovereign
might be modified to eliminate the por-
ton Objectionable to the Roman Catho-
lies
General Davis regards as a travesty
on justice the second verdict OF acquit-
tai in the case OF Harold NJ Pitt, tried
in Manila on the charge OF being con-
cerned in the commissary scandal.
The debate in the Italian Chamber OF
Deputies over the fight between soldiers
and strikers became so acrimonious that
the president felt obliged to suspend the
sitting.
Lord Kitchener reported that the
bttIs dlldCkcu TWO DiOcknOuscS on the
Delagoa line. near Brugspruit Blight,
but we're driven off with loss.
The Anchor Line steamer Armenia
went ashore on Niger Head near St.
John n b., and is likely to prove a
total wreck
There was notable pro-Boer de-
monstration in Brussels TO Andreis de
Wet, alter he had delivered a lecture
there.
Shamrock II. easily beat Shamrock
/. in the first trial between the two
yachts since the challenger was
wrecked.
Edward Krohmann, banker OF Leip-
zig, Germany, committed suicide on his
estate at Lindenau
Clausen. the well-known German
chemist died from the effects OF Roent-
gen rays.
In the great automobile race from
Paris TO Berlin Fournier was ahead at
Aix-la- Chapelle the end OF the first
days run. One automobile ran over
and killed child. Foxhall Keene met
with a mishap. A tire on his car burst
and he was thrown but not seriously
injured.