davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-23
Iuoeulation Prohibited.

Havana (SpeciaD Secretary Of
Government Tamayo has issued an or
der prohibiting the inoculation for the
experimental purposes OF non-immunes
by mosquitoes which have bitten per-
son with the yellow fever and which
have been infected for over 10 days.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-23
Contract for Charleston Dock.

The Navy Department has awarded
a contract Tor building the first granite
and concrete drydock at the Charles
ton, s. C., navy yard TO the New York
Continental Jewell Filtration Company
al about SoI6oOo
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-23
Kausaus Tar and Feather a Woman.

Longford, Kan. (SpeciaD 1.-TWO
hundred persons wrecked the building
in which Risemans Joint" was con-
Quoted, smashed 20 cases OF beer and
10 kegs OF whiskey and tarred and
feathered a woman inmate.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-23
Fell Dead 10 COrniIeId.

Carlisle, Pa Special John w.
Sheaffer a farmer near here, fell dead
while working in his corn field He was
90 wears oln
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-23
TerIbIe Mistake Of . Mother.

Cruger, Miss. (SpecaD Three chill
dren OF George Moorhead were burned
to death here. They had been locked
in the house. which caught fire during
the absence OF the mother on an err
rand.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-23
COMMISSION APPOINTED.


Washington, d. c. (Special) Short
ly after o'clock THURSDAY morning it
was announced at the temporary White
House that both parties to the coal
strike had agreed to the appointment OF
an arbitration commission, consisting of
six members, and that the President had
named this body.
On the commission is "a prominent
representative OF organized labor. The
commission, as finally named, it is stat
ed, is perfectly agreeable to all parties.
Some of the members were named by
John Mitchell and F. p Sargent at their
conferences with the President, and III
later meetings Mr.. Sargent officially
represented the strike leader.
Official Statement.
The following official statement was
issued at 2.3o a. m.
After conference with Mr. Mitch
ell and some further conference with
representatives of the coal operators,
the President has appointed the mem-
bers OF the commission to inquire into.
consider and pass upon all questions at
issue between the operators and miners
III the anthracite coal fields:
"Brig.-Gen. John NJ Wilson, U. s. A.,
retired (late Chief of Engineers u. S.
AZ, Washington, d. c., as an officer Of
the Engineer Corps Of either the mill
tary or naval service Of the United
States.
MIR Z. W. Parker, Washington, D..
G, as an expert mining engineer. Mr..
Parker is Chief Statistician of the Coal
Division of the United States Geolog-
ical Survey and the editor of the En-
9lneering and Mining Journal OF New
York.
Hon. George Gray, Wilmington. Del,
as Judge of the United States Court.
Mr.. 7. Z. Clark, Cedar Rapids. Iowa,
Grand Chief of the Order of Railway
Conductors, as sociologist; the Presi-
dent assuming that for the purposes of
such a commission the term sociologist
means a man who has thought and
studied deeply on social questions and
has practically aooled his knowledge.
Mr. Thomas II. Watkins, Scranton,
Pa, as man practically acquainted with
the mining and selling of coal.
Bishop John L. Spaudinp of Peoria,
Ill. The President has added Bishop
Spaulding's name to the commission.
Hon. Carroll d. Wright has been ap-
pointed recorder of the commission"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-23
A.BIG SEyEN-DAY BATTLE
Castro Claims a Sweeping Victory Over
the Insurgents.
ABOUT 1900 MEN REPORTED FALLEN.
During the Last Days Of the Fighting the
Temperature Rose TO lI6 Degrees-Terribie
Scenes on the BattIefield-Castro Claims
to Have Routed the Rebels, Whose Losses
Are Three Thousand.

La Victoria, Venezuela (By Cable) -
A messenger has arrived here ON the
between government troops and revolu-
tionists, bringing news that after seven
scene of the engagement near this place
days of terrible fighting o,ooo rebels, un-
der Generals Matos and Mendoza, aban-
doned the field, having retired from their
last positions, six miles from La Victoria,
retreating in the direction of Villa de
Cura.
According to President Castro, the
killed and wounded number 5000.
During the last days of the fighting
the temperature rose to II6 degrees. A
visitor to the scene of the engagement de-
clares he never saw such a terrible spec
tacle as was presented bv the battlefield.
The victory OF the government. troops,
which is said to be due to the personal
courage of President Castro. $50 twice.
with a Mauser rifle in his hand charged
at the head of his soldiers, is considered
serious setback for the cause of the
revolutionists.
A courier from Valencia reports that
up to Saturday that city was not in the
hands of the revolutionists.
Washington (SpeciaD The Y enezu-
clan Legation here has received dis
patch from President Castro's secretary
announcing government victory over
the revolutionary forces near La Vic
toria. The dispatch stated that the battle
was bloody, the casualties numbering
over 5000. No further details were
given.
President Castro-a soldier of fortune,
many have called him-stalied his fate on
the battle near La Victoria
The battle began last Monday morning
and resulted in the retirement of Presi-
dent Castro to La Victoria Tuesday aft
ernoon. 1t was resumed again hercely
at o'clock Wednesday morning. AT
that time the President had received re-
Inducements and Lao over 6,ooo men en-
gagged against 1000 revolutionists.
Gen. Manuel A. MatoS, the present
revolutionary chieftain las been nromi-
nent figure in several Venezuelan crises.
When the country was in financial straits
during the Crespo administration he was
called into the Cabinet as Secretary of
Finance to rescue the nation. Again dur
ing the administration of Andrade he
accented the same portfolio and helped
the country in a crisis.
He has always been opposed to the
Castro administration, which he believes
to be corrupt and which he thinks is
plunging Venezuela into ruin
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
a Severe Test.

Live rats, keg Of nails, glass
of water and fresh eggs will be used
in the test to determine the safety
of the tower elevator in the Phila-
delphia city hall. The test, which
will be made within a short time,
will consist of dropping the cage
from the top of the tower to the
air cushion, distance of 372 feet
9 inches. It is calculated that it
will when thus released travel at
the rate of 256 feet a second. The
eggs and water will be placed on the
key of nails. The rats, in trap,
will be set on the floor beside the
key. If the water is not spilled, the
eggs not cracked and the rats are
not dead after the drop, the test
will be considered a positive success.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
PENALTY OF GREATNESS.

One of Mark Twain's biggest
jokes was played on his daughters,
and at Elmira it still stands as
much of a joke as when it was first
perpetrated. Early in his literary
career, says a writer in the Boston
Transcript, Mr.. Clemens made his
home in Elmira, and it was in that
city that his daughters were born.
No father was ever more proud of
similar events, and Mr.. Clemens de-
cided that they should be commem-
grated in a lasting and substantial
way. So he erected handsome stone
watering troughs, costing several
hundred dollars each, in the vicinity
Of his pretty summer home, Quarry
Farm, and named each after a
daughter, the name and date of
birth being artistically cut in front
Of the troughs in letters six inches
high.
When the Misses Clemens were
tots, they did not mind the public
ity, but now that they have grown
up and reached manageable age
it is causing them some embarrass-
ment. But their father laughs and
tells them that is one Of the penal
ties of being daughters Of humor-
ist.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
The Worst Form

Multitudes are singing the praises OF
Kodol, the new discovery which is
making so many sick people well and
weak people strong by digesting
what they eat, by cleansing and
sweetening the stomach and by
Transforming their food into the kind
OF pure, rich, red blood that makes
you feel good all over. Mrs. Gran
fill, of Troy, I. T., writes: For a
number of years I was troubled with
indigestion and dyspepsia which
grew into the worst form: Finally /
was induced to use Kodol and after
using four bottles | am complete
cured. I heartily Recommend Kodol
to all sufferers from indigestion and
dyspepsia. Take dose after meals.
1t digests what you eat. Fox Bros
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
The "Insidious PENNY"

The Honolulu Star remarks that
the ''insidious penny" has made a
landing on Hawaiian shores. The
stores have not yet introduced it.
The postoffice work is mainly re-
sponsible for the circulation. The
pennies are issued chiefly by the
money order department. or by the
registry division, and after a short
circuit come back again to the
stamp window. The Star says that
pocketbooks which a year ago were
never shamed by carrying any mean
er metal than gold or silver often
contain now the copper cent of COM
merce, "ittle known and less valued
this side of the Rockies, but dear to
the heart of every New England
housewife" Already, it is sad to
relate, pennies are put in the col
lection boxes and are "only shamed
by an open plate.'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
CONDENSED STORIES,
When the Tailor Had the LAUGH on
Lord Kitchener.

Lord Kitchener does not otter
make mistakes, but he did perpe-
trate ludicrous blunder shortly
after General De Wet had faller
like an avalanche on Lord Roberts
communications. Lord Kitchener
was down the line hastily fitting
out mounted infantry columns. A
large number of details had been
gather at Vredefort road station
Kitchener determined to equip them
and send them into the field al
once. He went to the waiting room
to look for officers and found there
a man who was smart and well
dressed and who pleased his lord
ships critical eye. "You will COM
mand corps of mounted infantry
/ have just raised" said the general.
Every good, sir. What will my du-
ties be ?" Don't you know your
duties ?" ''My own, yes, sir" s'Then
don't argue. What is your regi-
ment ?" 'FBlanlshires, sir" "What
rank?" master tailor, sir" Lord
Kitchener Immediately had business
elsewhere.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
Government Will Fight

Washington, Oct. H. Indian
Commissioners Jones is watching
the efforts that are being made
by half breed Indians at the La
Pointe agency to force the gov
eminent to distribute a fund of
about $28O,OOO now held by
Agent Campbell for the benefit
of individual Indians. The mon
ey is paid to the Indians, in
monthly installments, and when
their necessities justify it.
Some of the half breeds, incit-
ed, it is believed by the o fficials,
by mercenery attorneys, made a
demand for the disbursement of
the entire amount, but being re-
fused are about to institute in
the United States courts in Wis
consin suit to compel Agent
Campbell to divide the money
among the individuals to whom
it is credited.
Commissioner Jones said that
the government will fight the
case.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
Motion Wasn't Seconded.

A Montana attorney tells the fol
lowing story: "Recently [ had occa-
sion to defend a client in the police
court for resisting an officer. After
the city had put in its case [ moved
to discharge the prisoner for the
reason that no evidence had been
introduced showing resistance Oh
part Of defendant. The city attor-
ney argued the matter at length
when | made a brief reply, where
upon the judge announced that the
prisoner was guilty and would be
fined SIS. | Immediately replied that
the court evidently did not under
stand the situation. It was a mo-
ton to discharge, and if that was
overruled / would introduce evi-
dence. His homer very Indignantly
replied: Your motion was not sec
onded. The prisoner is found
guilty."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
A Confusion of GouIds.

M. w. Wilkinson, the theatrical
manager, once had one Of those dis
appointments that come to the man
ageIial heart in one Of the bucolic
night stands.
Ile was behind the ticket seller in
the box office when a rustic ap-
preached the window.
S'Be this the Mr.. Could" he
drawled, ''who owns the yacht %
Mr.. Wilkinson, with visions of an
added interest that would make fo1
increased sales, answered promptly
"The yacht, mantle yacht
Why, he owns a fleet of emp
"H'mw calculated the rustic. 81
guess a man as rich as he be don't
need no help from me-"
And he pocketed his coin and
strobe away.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
Easy Directions.

ct wish you would come up to
take dinner with me-" said Senator
Tillman to a friend in the capitol
recently.
Certainly" was the reply. "What
is your address %
Eighteen sixty-one Mintwood
place." said the senator.
'That's pretty hard to remem-
ber," said Tillman's friend. s1'll
write it down."
ooh, no" remarked Tillman. ere
member the year the war began.
That will fix the number of the
house. Then remember mint juleps,
and you can't forget the street.
Now don't forget. Think of the
first year of the war and mint ju-
leps, and you will come straight to
where [ live. Washington Post.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16

higher post than he seems likely
to reach. The first recommends
ton, however, was not made in
irony, but in the good faith of per-
feet tipsiness. 1t was at the time
Queen Victoria visited Birming-
ham, fifteen years ago. Chamber
lain's carriage was blocked for some
minutes, and he found himself the
object of a fluent and somewhat dis
ordered harangue from a member
of the crowd who had fortified him
self extensively against the labors
Of the day. eye amt in office
now, joe" ran the peroration, 'but
I'll tell We what [ sees in the fu-
ture. [ sees Hengland and Hamer-
lea unionated into one republic
yus, and yell be the fust president p
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
State Schools Get Aid

Madison, Wis, Oct. 10. The
apportionment of money for state
aid to graded schools has been
finished by State Superintendent
Harvey. There are two classes
according to the status of the
schools. The first class is emit
tied to $500 and the second to
$500 a year. Of the first 124 ap-
piled for this aid, and 118 re-
ceived it, and of the second class
1853 applied and 154 received it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
Spenf More Than $1,000,

w. w. Baker of Plainview, Neb,
writes: ''My wife suffered from lung
trouble for fifteen years. She tried
a number of doctors and spent over
$1,000 without relief. She became
very low and lost all hope. A friend
recommended Foley's Honey and Tar
and thanks to this great remedy it
saved her life. She enjoys bette r
health than she has known in ten
years. Refuse substitutes. For
sale by Frost & Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
Married SchooIboys,

There are LOO Chinese pupils in
Queens college, Hongkong, varying
in age from nine up to twenty-three,
and many of them have family cares
in the shape of wife and children
at home. Each year sees a decrease
in the proportion of married school
boys, and the average age becomes
greater every year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
ResourcefuI Woman.

'My wife" says the first husband,
bought tailored suit last spring
and thought it would do to wear
this fall"
"And will it?" asks the second
husband.
ono, but she is sure that she can
buy one this fall that she can wear
next spring."-Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
Chamberiain's BID Future.

John Redmond's ironical tribute
to Joseph Chamberlain in parlia-
mentary debate, 'oYou ought to be
made king" recalls the fact that
this is not the first time the colonial
secretary has been recommended for
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
Get What You Ask For!

When you ask for Cascarets Candy
Cathartic be sure you get them.
Genuine tablets stamped c. C.. c..
Never sold in bulk. q substitutor is
always cheat and a fraud. Beware!
All druggists, Ioc.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
Baer Called Down.


New York, Oct, 11.-There
was sharp interchange of words
between Gov. Odell and Presi-
dent Baer at the conference in
Senator Platt's Office, and Baer
got much the worst of the argu-
ment. Gov. Odell had proposed
that if the operators would con-
cede to the miners an advance
of 5 cents a ton in the price paid
for mining coal he would promise
that the miners would resume
work.
eff you mean by that" said
President Baer, "that we are to
recognize the existence of a labor
union, I tell you right now that
the operators will consider no
such proposition"
Gov. Odell was on his feet in an
instant. White with excitement,
he said:
Fs'Are we to understand that no
kind of a conciliatory proposition
will receive consideration at the
hands OF the operators?"
s'I did notsay that" answered
Mr.. Baer, "but I do say and I
reiterate it, that we will not &C.
cept political advice or allow the
interference of politiciansin this,
our affair.""
"What do you mean by poll
ticians? I want you and all the
other operators to understand
that [ am the governor of New
York, the chosen representative
of 100000 people, and that I
am here in this matter solely in
that capacity and to relieve if
possible an intolerable situation.
And what is more, I intend to
use every power at my command
to do it.
Baer Crawfishes
President Baer, evidently ap-
preciating that he had gone too
far, bowed to Gov. Odell and said:
"Governor, beg your pardon.
No personal affrontwas intended,
and we will listen to any sugges-
tons you may have to make; but
again I repeat, that we must re-
fuse to recognize the union, as
represented by Mr.. Mitchell"
"I believe" said the governor,
''that your position, from a pub
lie view is absolutely untenable.
ST coal operators, railroad men,
and other business men can com
bine for mutual profit and pro-
lection, there is no reason why
laboring men should not.
Demands Recognition of Labor.
"What is the propositions"
said Mr.. Baer, coldly.
"Just this" said Gov. Odell,
81 am sure the labor organiza-
ton of which, Mr.. Mitchell is the
head desires him to be fair with
the general public. If the
operators will consent to give the
men 5 cents a ton increase I will
personally present it to the min
ers and I believe they will accept
it. 1t is a fair proposition"
"Does this mean Gov. Odell,
that we are to recognize miners
unions?" Mr.. Baer asked.
SIT certainly does" answered
Gov. Odell quickly, "and there is
no reason why you should not"
The operators than departed,
Baer remarking that the matter
would be presented to his as
sociates and that an early answer
would be forthcoming.
Government Will Fight
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16

Beginning Sept. 1st, continuing
daily until Oct. 31st, the Northern
Pacific will sell home seekers one way
tickets to Pacific coast points and as
far south as Ashland, Oregon, at
$500, intermediate points in pro-
portion. For berth reservation and
other information call at the depot.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-16
Chronic Constipation Cured.

The most important discovery OF
recent years is the positive remedy
for constipation. Cascarets Candy
Cathartic. Cure guaranteed. Genu-
inc tablets stamped c. c. c. Never
sold in bulk. Druggists, 1oc.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-06-12
Ancient CITY In Mexico.

Leopold Batres. conservat0r Of arch.
geological monuments In Mexico, has
exhnmed an ancient city OF the Zapo.
tecas In the State Of Oaxaca. In It's
center Is q grand plaza. and rising to
the north OF the plaza are terraces. on
which are founded two great temples.
while In the center OF the plaza itself
are two massive mausoleums In which
the priests of the temples were buried.
On opposite sides Of the public square
there are also twelve smaller shrines.
six on either hand, all supported by
heavy columns Of basalt covered with
hieroglyphic inscriptions in bas-relief.
In the temples the history OF the PEG.
pie was found inscribed. In the Ian.
guage OF the Zapotecas. upon Atty
tablets Of stone. So much OF the sur.
prisingly rare historic import has al.
ready been found that Mr.. Batres will
ask the government for more men to
he put ut the work Of exhuming and
restoring the buildings Of the long.
buried city.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-06-12
Hands on.

There 10 one rule that ought 10 s.
taught in every school. and by parents
to their children, and that is--never lift
q wire on the ground. This rule mag
prove more valuable than the rule q
three. A telegraph wire. no matter how
many messages may be passing over Il.
Ia perfectly harmless. but an stectriO
light wire Is always deadly. When you
see a wire hanging from = pole or !
house. or In any position, It may b. I
telegraph wire or 1t may be an electric
light wire. SO the safest plan II to let ie
lie. It may not be dangerous. but It 10
like loaded gun-it may kill you. II
an electric light wire lies across your
path. and It becomes absolutely neces-
sary to remove II. bear these points IN
mind: So long AZ the wire 10 on the
ground II Ii harmless. no matter what
pressure may be ON 1t. The moment Il
leaves the ground It II dangerous. Y0u
can pull the slack with your hand or
foot any distance. 10 long a. the end
touches the ground. but do not lift II.
The instant you do. you become part OF
the electric circuit, and the current
will run to the ground through your
body.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-06-12
Where the Glucpot Came In.

There was the usual collection of
commercial travellers in the smoking
room Of the hotel. and the inevitable
quiet man was one Of them. They had
been asking conundrums. many of
which had been received with roars OF
laughter, as being particularly clever.
Then the quiet man lit a fresh cigar
and spoke:
1T is easy" he said. ITO think Of
such riddles as why il your hat like a
baby?' which contain one sinile, but
those with two are far more difficult.
For instance:
'What are the differences between
the son OF a millionaire. an organ and
a gluepot?"
II give II up." said the mustard trav-
eler presently.
1.-The son Of millionaire Is an heir
to millions, while an organ has u mill
lon airs! Dye seer"
but what about the gluepot?' in
Quired the hosiery representative.
"Oh. that's where You stick" return
ed the quiet man. And the waiter
smothered a guffaw behind a tray he
was busting. while the hosiery repre-
sentative howled for soda waterloo
don Answers.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-06-12

Crawford" spinsters, the most per.
fest examples. In fiction Mt least. Of
elderly maidenhood. avoided danger by
meeting 1t plump, after the formula Of
Cir Boylc Roche. Said they: "a man
Is SO In the way In house!'
Miss Phoebe Riggs. an Amazon of
the present day. OF whom the New
York Tribune tells. was a little less
effective IN defense. possibly because
she did not get in the first blow.
For more than eighty years Miss
Riggs has lived In the little New En-.
gland town In which she was born. A
recent conner to that village, meeting
Miss Riggs for the first time. said apol
ogetically after while:
You must excuse me. but l am not
sure whether you are Miss or Mrs.
Riggs: l didn't quite understand when
we were introduced"
The bent little spinster drew herself
up as straight as possible.
Miss Riggs: from choice" she n
piled, in freezing voice.