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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
DE WET NEAR THABA NcHU.
His Men Damaged Train of Transport Wagons
at Pompeys Siding.

London (By Cable) General Kitch-
ener in a dispatch from Pretoria, says;
Smith h-Dorrien has occupied Lake
Charlse. French is driving back the
enemy to Amsterdam. De Vets force
is still north OF Thaba Nchu. His men
damaged a train OF transport wagons at
Pompeys Siding"
The War Office has issued a heavy
South African casualty list, showing in
addition to 10 killed and II wounded
in action, 81 deaths from disease during,
the present month Last month 81 Off
GERS and 500 on-commissioned officers
and men were killed in action or died
from disease The total death list from
the beginning of the war shows 1900
victims.
Bloemiontein (By Cable The Post
publishes passionate appeal from Piet
de Wet chairman OF the Peace Com
mission to his brother, Christian, to
surrender
In memorandum issued to the
troops under his command at Alder
shot, General Butler, referring to the
British Aarmy in South Africa, criticises
the lack OF initiative and independence
OF action shown by subordinate COM
manders, and refers to the independent,
my "a Nhe aNtiOii Oli thO pdll VI tlS aim
and file. As regards artillery, he says
too much drill was introduced on the
battlefield. in many cases the action of
batteries being paralyzed by awaiting
the orders OF brigade or division COM
mander, many favorable opportunities
being thereby missed.
Thaba Nchu is northeast OF De Vets
dorp and east OF Bloemiontein. 1t is
about equi-distant between the latter
place and the Cape Colony boundary
line. a short dash either cast or west
by the Boer leader. if successful, would
land him in Cape territory or in Bloem-
fOntein
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
ROUGH ON The CADETS.
Singing Arrangement Of the Brutal and
fiarassing Devices.
THE CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION
The Committee Finds that Cadets Breth
and Booz We're Treated With Unusual
Severity, BoOr Being Especially MaItreated
for Doing His Duty as cadet..The Method
Of Fighting Characterized as Vicious.

Washington.-The report oi the
special congressional committee which
investigated the hazing OF Cadet
Booz. and the general subject OF hazing
at West Point. was submitted to the
House OF Representatives by the chair
man OF the committee. Representative
Dick, together with bill making strin-
gent regulations against hazing, fight
ing and all brutal practices
The report is an extensive review OF
the practice of haziug in all its forms,
and while moderate in tone. is never
theless a singing srraignment OF the
many alleged brutal practices cnumer-
ated Ii specifies more than one hun
dred distinct methods OF annoying and
harrassing fourth classmcn. and de-
scribes them in detail One ot the
funny formations described is that
practiced on Philip Sheridan, Jr., who
was compelled to ride a broomsuck in
mockery OF his illustrious fathers $
achievement at Winchester" The re
port states that a system OF fighting has
grown up which is shocking in its char
Rcter The fights are described. and the
committee states that the West Point
code is more vicious than the Queens
bury code. The committee hold that
fighting is the worst form OF hazing.
The report says that such fighting as
that at West Point is felony accord
ing to the statutes in many of the
States, and the time has come when
Congress must decide whether fights
which are high crimes elsewhere, shall
continue at West Point
The committee finds that Cadets
Macarthur. Breth and Burton were
hazed into commissions, others were
hazed until they tainted while others
were hazed until they were sick.
The hazing OF Cadets Booz and Breth
are deliberately treated but the commit
tee does not attribute their deaths di
rectly TO hazing The report adds:
But while we cannot FIX upon haz-
ing the responsibility for these two
deaths, the possibility that it hastencd
them and the plot it throws on tre
otherwise fair and glorious fame OF the
academy, its conflict with proper train
ing and discipline and unhtneSs in this
new century urges the adoption Of rca-
sonable, yet we believe effective meas
ares for its eradication and the promo
ton OF discipline at the academy.
The bill submitted contains II sec
lions against hazing, and provides
means for its detection and punishment
Dismissal is provided Tor taking part in
a fight or 4 challenge. directly or in
directly, or for any form OF annoying
harassing or bracing OF cadets.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
wU-OTIs INCIDENT CLOSED.
Chinese Minister Dsavows TO State DEPART
ment Intention to Critieise.

Washington (SpeciaD The incident
growing out Of Minister Wus criticisms
OF General Otis in his letter to the So
ciety of the Genesee is probably closed
satisfactorily Minister WI has dis
avowed to the State Department any
intention OF criticising the Government
OF the United States,
1t is understood that Mr.. WI be-
lievcd the exclusion OF the Chinese from
the Philippines to have originated with
General Otis and not with the War De
partment, or any other branch OF the
Government, and in speaking OF his
General Otis) having been i'll advised
it is understood there was in Mr. Wu's
mind the idea that some local represen-
tations in the Philippines had operated
upon his mind to induce him to exclude
the Chinese.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
A BILLION DOLLAR DEAL.
Andrew Carnegie Disposes Of His Interests In
His Big Steel Plant.

New York (Specia). The control OF
the Carnegie Steel Company, Limited,
has passed 70 a syndicate OF bankers, in
which ]. p Morgan & Co. arc the
dominant factors, by the purchase OF the
stock owned by Andrew Carnegie. 1t
is expected that Mr.. Carnegie will retire
to private life.
The total capitalization Of the com
panies involved in the deal is one bill
lion dollars.
The capital stock OF the Carnegie
Company is $I6o,ooo,ooo There is an
equal amount of bonds. MIR. Carnegie
is popularly believed 70 own about s4
per cent. OF this.
Negotiations relating to this immense
undertaking have been going on Tor
some time Mr. Carnegie has for near
ly year been willing to sell out, but
financial interests have not until now
been disposed to take up SO large a
proposition as the purchase OF his Sc
curitics and the amalgamation OF the
different prominent steel companies in
the United States would involve.
The companies included in the sys-
TEN, besides the Carnegie Company, are
the following;
Federal Steel Company, $Ioo 100000
common stock and $Ioo,ooo,ooo pre-
ierred (of this $46,4S4, 800 common and
$s3, 100000 preferred stock are out
standing).
American Steel and Wire Company,
$5o,ooo.ooo common and $4o,oooooo
preferred stock, all outstanding.
National Tube Company, 100000, ,ooo
each of common and preferred stock, all
issued
The American Bridge Company, $3s,-
100000 each of common and preferred
stock, OF which $3o,527 300 Of each has
been issued
The National Steel Company, $32,-
100000 OF common stock and $27 900,
600 preferred. all issued
The American Tinplate Company
$3o,ooo,ooo common and $50, ,ooo, 900 pre-
ferred stock, with $4,000 900 common
and $I8.32s 900 preferred stock issued.
The American Steel Hoop Company
$Go,ooo,ooo common and $I4,ooooo pre-
ferred stock, all issued.
The American Sheet Steel Company
/ $4,000, 900 common and $4,000 900 pre-
ferred stock, with S24, 100000 OF each is
sued
The only hitch that occurred in tho
negotiations was in relation TO the
bonds held by Mr.. Carnegie. The Nor
gan syndicate agreed to take the $780,
/ 10000 stock at something above its
market value, but Mr.. Carnegie held ou
with his usual tenacity of purpose foi
a guarantee OF the per cent. income OF
/ his $50, 1000, 600 of ffty-year bonds. This
was also conceded.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
KING EDWARD TO THE PRESIDENT.
Mr.. NcKinley's Reply to the Kings Message
American Peoples Tribute.

Washington (SpeciaD The text OF
the telegram OF acknowledgment from
King Edward VII. to President Nc
Kinley is as follows:
Il desire to express my high apprc-
citation OF the respect shown to the
memory OF her late Majesty by your at
tendance and that OF your Cabinet at
the memorial service at Washington.
II am deeply touched by this and
other special marks of sympathy re-
ceived from the United States.
(Signed) EDWARD, r. AND t.
President Mckinley sent the follow
ing reply:
His Majesty, King Edward VII, Lon
don:
II am gratifed by your Majesty's
message. The tribute OF the American
people to the memory OF your illus
trious mother was general and heart
felt.
(Signed)
"WILIIAM MCKINLEY -
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Agricultural Appropriation.

Washington (SpeciaD The Senate
Committee on Agriculture reported the
Agricultural Appropriation Bill, which
carries total of $4,5o3o2o, an in
crease OF $4,000 over the aggregate
appropriations made by the bill as it
passed the House. The principal item
of increase is $4,000 for the pubica-
tion division OF the department making
the total for that division $I67. 500. The
increase is intended to be used in pro-
viding material for and in publishing
the bulletins OF the department
The officers of the War Department
are making arrangements to reorganize
the artillery arm OF the service.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Christian Scientists Must Be Examined.

Jefferson City, Mo. (SpeciaD 1t is
announced that as a result of hear
ing given by the Joint Committee on
Ways and Means OF the Missouri House
and Senate to prominent Christian
Scientists, the public health committee
will strike those paragraphs OF medi-
cal practice bill now before the legisla-
ture specifying that all persons pro-
Tossing to heal the sick or afflicted
must undergo examination by state
medical board. Nearly 1000 Christian
Scientists attended the hearing, and
were loud in their protests against the
provisions mentioned.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
GOVERNMENT MAKES POOR SALES.
Sold Many Ships for Much Less Than Was
Paid for Them.

Washington (SpecaD Senator Hale
submitted to the Senate a number OF
communications from the Secretary Of
the Navy concerning naval affairs. One
OF these is a list showing the names OF
vessels purchased for the navy during
the war with Spain, together with the
prices paid, and also a list of such ves-
sells as have been sold, together with the
prices received for them. The latter in
cludes the following: The Niagara
100000. sold for $4,000; Badger, $367,
600, sold for SI3s,ooo; Resolute, $475,-
COO. sold for 100000; Vulcan, $35oooo.
sold for SI75.75o; Cassius. $I6o, 5o4, sold
for purchase price; Scipio $500, sold
for $50 I25; Hector, 100000, sold for
S6s.Iso
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Cubans Are Defiant.

Havana (SpeciaD The Cuban Con
stitutional Convention will refuse posi-
lively to add a clause to tbs Constitu-
ton, expressing gratitude to the United
States. The delegates say that such an
expression does not belong in the Con-
stitution, but they are willing to adopt
an independent resolution thanking the
United States The delegates deplore
the recent utterances OF United States
Senator's wherein the stand is taken that
the Convention must insert gratitude
clause before favorable action will be
taken by Congress.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Joint Smashers Terrify Wichita.

Wichita Kan. (SpeciaD Mrs c.
Bromheld led 20 women in crusade
at Clearwater. All the joints purchased
immunity by promising to abandon
their liquor business, which they did
But the women now demand that they
give up their billiard and pool tables
also. This they refuse to do. and the
women threaten to smash them. A
raid is expected every moment, and the
town is excited The jointists say the
removal OF the liquor brings their bust
ness within the pale OF the law, and
that thew will fight TO protect il.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Harrison Wouldn't Sign.

Indianapolis, Ind. (SpeciaD .-Ex-
President Harrison declined to sign
the petition now being circulated asking
Congress to appropriate $4,000 TO erect
a monument on Tippccanoe Battlefield,
the scene OF VIM. Henry Harrison's vic
tory. November 7, 1871 General Har-
rison said the popular movement to
erect a monument on the field in mem
ory OF the patriots who lost their lives
under his grandfather leadership was
commendable and patriotic and per-
sonally he would like to see it succeed.
but he had uniformly declined TO sign
all petitions TO Congress.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Carnegie TO Found Another Library.

Tacoma, Wash. (SpeciaD Andrew
Carnegie has offered to give the city OF
Tacoma $4,000 for library building
on condition that site be furnished and
$1,000 yearly be spent in maintenance.
The city has accepted the gift 1t is
probable, however, that the amount will
be increased to $4,000, as the city is
willing to pay $500 annually toward
keeping up the library.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Whole Family Poisoned.

Toledo, Ohio (SpeciaD The entire
family OF Charles T, Lewis. one Of the
leading lawyers OF Toledo, is suffering
from arsenical poisoning and the domes-
tic, Jeanette Stark, Of Alplena Mich,
has died from the same cause The girl
was found dead in bed The other mem
bers OF the household, seven in number,
will recover. Mr. Lewis attributes the
cause OF the poisoning to canned
bouillon, OF which the entire family par
tool
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
civilian MCKINLEY.
Robbers Go. His Savings.

Anderson Ind. (SpeciaD Newton
Mccormick, living about IL miles
north OF this city, drew $1,000 from the
bank to buy farm. Neighbors were
aroused by an alarm OF fire, and barely
rescued the old man from his burning
house. Robbers had stunned him by a
blow on the head, and then fred the
house. Mccormick was unable to give
any description OF his assailants.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Nation Followers Killed.

Charlotte, n. C. (SpcciaD Nelson
Hamrick. son OF the chief OF police at
Forest City. N. C.. was shot and in
stantly killed in Dick Bailey's barber
shop. His brother, Ezell Hamrck, was
fatally shot The Hamrick boys at
tempted to smash the shop, after the
style OF Mrs Nation, while Bailey was
shaving a customer. Bailey laid down
his razor, and picking up his pistol used
it with the result stated. The Ham
ricks come Of good family Bailey
says he had to shoot them in self de-
tense.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Six Persons Drowned.

Montgomery, Ala. (SpeciaD.-On
the Alabama River II miles south OF
here, the fcrryboat at Roses ferry start
ed across the river heavily loaded with
farmers wagons When midway ei the
stream the cable broke and the boat was
swept dowp the river 1t struck an OBJ
struction and was turned over. Several
teams OF mules and FIVE or six persons
were drowned and several others mar
rowly escaped.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
To Legalize Joint Smashing,

Topeka, Kan. (SpcciaD D.-Represen-
tatiye Lawrence to-uay introduced a bill
in the House to egalize joint smashing,
making it sufficient defense in an ac-
ton at law to show that the property
destroyed was used in the operation OF
Joint. The bill was advanced to sec
ond reading. A motion to rush it 10
third reading was defeated by vote OF
II to 20
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
criminaIs Eail 10 Rob Rank.

youngstown, Q. (SpeciaD D.-Three
masked men entered the bank at An
dover, Ohio, about 3 o'clock, bound the
watchman, Alonzo Root, and blew
open the safe, but were frightened away
by persons attracted to the scene by
the explosion. The safe was blown 10
pieces and the building badly wrecked.
There is no clue.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
WI Does Not Like Otis.

New York (SpeciaD .-Wu Ting Fang.
the Chinese Minister has proved that
he is courageous as well as good
natured He would not sit at the same
table with Mai Gen. Elwell Stephen
Otis, former Military Governor OF the
Philippines and an especial favorite OF
President McKinleY.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
The Jury Could Not Agree.

Georgetown, Ky. (SpeciaD In the
case OF George f. Weaver, who has
been on trial charged with perjury in
connection with the trial OF Caleb Pow
crs, one OF the Goebel suspects the jury
reported its inability to agree, and was
discharged.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
King rdward to Visit Germany.

London (By Cable).-A dispatch
from Portsmouth says the royal yacht
Victoria and Albert has been ordered
got ready to take King Edward to
Flushing soon after the opening OF Par
Lament, when His Majesty will return
Emperor Williams recent visit to Eng
land
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Small Town Destroyed ~ Fire.

Evansville, Ind. (Special).-A dis
patch from Blackiord, Ky. Immediately
south OF here, on the Illinois Central
Railroad. says the entire town was de-
stroyed BY FIRE last night, cntailing a
loss OF 100000.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Minnesota iioteI Burned.

St. Cloud. MINI. (SpcciaD Fire de-
stroyed the West Hotel and several
smaller buildings adjoining. Guests
OF the hotel, 80 in number, escaped in
safety. Loss on hotel estimated at
100000, $4,000 OF which was on con-
tents. on which there was no insurance.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Congressman BoutelIe's successor.

Augusta, Me. (SpeciaD Governor
Hill issued a call for a special election
in the Fourth Congressional District, to
be held April 8, to choose a successor
to Congressman {. A. Boutelle, re-
sipned
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Three Joints Smashed.

Topeka, Kan. (Special) Telephone
adyices just received from Hoton say
that 1000 citizens banded together and
smashed three joints this evening
Great excitement prevails there to
aight
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-02-14
Fire Loss sIss,oOo.

Omaha, Neb (SpeciaD Officials of
the Omaha Street Railway Company es-
timated the loss from the fire in their
power house at SI3s.ooo; insurance,
10000, Sixty ears were DESTROYED.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-05-24
FROM Way

Regular correspondence
Miss Lois Paford will attend the
normal at Camden.
Mrs. Lon M. Bryant is visiting
her son, Rev. Virgil PaGord, at
Lexington.
A good rain fell here Saturday
night, and everything looks very
much refreshed.
Sunday school and singing are
held at Chestnut Hill every Sun
day afternoon at 2 o'clock.
l. N. Melton and son, Claud,
have the contract to put a roof on
the new school house on Harmons
Greek.
Mr.. Ladd, a fisherman from Mel
toms Landing, passed here Satur-
day going to Camden with a load
Of fish.
Uncle Travis Davidson of Claud
was buried at Flatwoods Cemetery
on Thursday evening. Rev. w. A.
Watts conducted services. Uncle
Travis was a good man. He was
76 years old, had lived all these
years a true, pious life, and he was
loved and esteemed by all that
knew him. We extend sympathy
to all the bereaved relatives and
friends.
Way, May 81.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-05-24
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

In the chancery court of Benton County, Ten
nessee.-John A. Blanchard ct ais. vs. Timothy
Blanchard ct ais
In this cause it appearing from the statements
OF complainants obill which is sworn to, that the
defendants, James Pettyjohn and Artie Petty
john, are residents Of the Indian Territory and
are non-residents of the State of Tennessee. It
is therefore ordered by the clerk and master that
they enter their appearance herein at the next
July rules day of the chancery court to be held
Tor the county of Benton at the courthouse ia the
town Of Camden, Tennessee, on the first Monday
in July, next, and plead, answer or demur to
compliments BILL or the same will be taken as
confessed as to them and set for hearing exparte.
1t is further ordered that a copy Of this order
be published for four consecutive weeks in THE
CAMDEN CHRONICLE, a newspaper published
IN the town of Camden, Tennessee.
This May p, 1901. A. G. MCDANIEL.
D. u. ROBINS, Clerk and Master.
Solicitor
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-05-24

When the liver fails to secrete
bile, the blood becomes loaded with
bilious properties, the digestion
becomes impaired and the bowels
constipated. Herbine has a direct
action on the liver and excretory
organs, and a few doses will cure
any case Of billiousness. Price, so
cents. Sold by all druggists.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-05-24
HON. w. w. WADE.

Hon. w. w. Wade of Trenton
makes formalannouncementin THE
CHRONICLE this week of his candi-
dacy for the Office Of attorney-gen-
eral in the new judicial circuit
known as the thirteenth. BY an
act Of the general assembly of 1899
this district was changed and is
now composed Of the counties of
Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Gibson,
Haywood and Henry. General
Wade is closing his first term as
encouragement of his old district,
and he has made a splendid record
as an officer. He has shown mark
ed ability and fitness for the dis
charge Of his duties, and his friends
feel that he is entitled to the en-
dorsement of a reelection, accord
ing to Democratic usage. General
Wade is a man Of great energy, In
dustry, and is conscientious in the
discharge Of his official duties, and
he has had sufficient experience to
Justify the claims of his friends
that he will make a fair, faithful
and efficient encouragement. He
is a heightened gentleman, and we
take pleasure in commencing his
claims to you for careful consider
alton.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-05-24
FROM CLAUD.

Special correspondence
Health is very good in this COM
munity.
Farmers are aboutthrough plant
ing crops.
d. M. Farmer made a flying trip
to Paris Monday.
The mosquitoes have a fair hold
in this community.
j. @. Parker of Wheatley has
been here on business.
Mack Dowdy and wife have been
visiting here several days.
Travis Davidson died here re-
Gently. He was about Is years of
age. He leaves a wife and four
children, who have the sympathy
OF the entire community.
WE WONDER
Why Frank Berry looks so badly
lately.
Why John Pierce puts it off any
longer.
If we will have phone from
here to Big Sandy.
Why Carlos Melton goes to Sui
phur Springs so often.
CLAUD, May Is.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1901-05-24

A rather fshy owl story comes
from the ninteenth district of Car
roll County. John A. Morgan, a
prosperous farmer Of that commu-
nifty, last week set steel traps for
owls that had been destroying his
chickens. The next morning he
noticed one Of the traps had disap-
peared. Tuesday Mr.. Morgan OBJ
served an owl in a neighboring
tree, and securing a shotgun,
brought his owlship to the earth.
The missing trap wss discovered
securely attached to the leg of the
bird, which had carried the trap
around in this manner for week.
The owl measured four feet two
inches from tip to tip.