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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
NEED CHINESE
IN PHILIPPINES
They Are Wanted on Islands TO TIL
the Soil.
BoLOMEN TERRoRIze THE PEOPLE.
fIIiplnos Are Apparently Too Busy In Rebellion
to Do Any work--BuIIding In Manila Re.
tarded Because Of the Lack Of Labor-The
American Chamber Of Commerce Ia Manila
VIII Appeal TO Congress-

Manila, (By Cable) The American
Chamber of Commerce here has formu-
lated an appeal to Congress in which it
earnestly prays for the enactment of
laws allowing Cinnamon to enter the
Philippine Islands, under such restric-
tions as the United States Philippine
Commission may enact. The present
restrictive law concerning immigration,
continues this appeal, is of no benefit to
the Philippines Cinnamon, if admitted
would not enter into competition with
local enterprise. and their entry into the
islands is imperatively needed, as the
tobacco, hemp and sugar lands of the
archipelago are only partially cultivated
Without this legislation the country
cannot be properly developed. Build
ing in Manila has been badly retarded
because of this lack of labor, and for
these reasons the American Chamb.r of
Commerce, composed entirely of Ameri-
can citizens, representing commercial
interests, respectfully prays for imme-
date action in this matter.
The United States Philippine Com
mission has appropriated $5,e2o for i'm
proving the harbor of Iloilo and $4,000
to be expended on the Cagayan River.
in Northern Luzon
Col Charles w. Miner, OF the Sixth
Infantry, reports the conditions on the
Island of negroes to be unsatisfactory
and that 400 bolomen and 40 men armed
with rifles, under the command OF the
fanatical bandit leader, Papa Isio, are
terrorizing the people.
Felipe Buencamino, one of the di-
rectors of the Federal party is cndeav-
oring to establish an exhibition of com
merce, to be held next December. He
relies mainly upon exhibits from the
United States, China, Japan, Spain
and Borneo. The merchants of Ma
Mia are inclined to think this ex-
hibition should be delayed another
year, but, if sufficient support is
promised, the United States Philippine
Commission will be asked TO assist in
carrying out the idea.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
Financial.

The New York Subtreasury statement
shows that the banks gained ST. ,ooI 900.
1t is rumored that the Northern Pa
cihc Railroad Company is negotiating for
the California Northwestern Railroad to
give it an entrance into San Francisco.
Owing TO the advance in raw material,
it is thought an advance of s. ton in
the price of bar iron will be made.
The net revenue of the American Dis
trict Telegraph Company for year end
ing December 81, 1901, was $Io3,4Io an
increase Of $I6,s72.
The First National Bank of New York
has scared control of the Commercial
National Bank OF Chicago.
Definite returns of the wine produc-
ton of France in 1901 have now been
issued The vintage was not a prolific
one compared with 1000, as, although the
superfces OF land planted with the vine
increased from I,73o,4sI hectares OF 21z
acres in 1900 TO I,735,345 hectares in
IooI., the production declined from g.
$4,000 hectolitres OF 22 gallons to 81
100000 hectolitres.
The New York banks have received
from the interior $7,235ooo and shipped
to the interior $I,277,Soo, gain Of $s,-
o57, 400.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
MRS RICHARDSON'S AcoUITTAL.
Dramatic Scene at the Happy Ending Of the
Trial at Plattsburg.

Plattsburg, Mo. Especial. Mrs. Ad-
die Richardson was acquitted of the
charge of numbering her husband, Frank
w. Richardson, a wealthy merchant,
who was shot and killed Christmas Eve,
1000, as he was entering his home, in
Savannah, Mo. A dramatic scene fol-
lowed the rendering of the verdict Mrs
Richardson was overwhelmed with con-
gratulations from friends who had
crowded the courtroom to await the ar
rival of the jury. The jury went out at
$3.50 and returned with verdict IS min
utes later.
The announcement of the verdict was
received with frantic enthusiasm and
JOY, not only by Mrs. Richardson and
her own and husbands relatives, but by
all the spectators. John o. Richardson,
brother of the dead man, seized the
widow around the waist and raised her
clear off her chair. After she was re-
leased by her brother-in-law, her ven
cradle father, Adam Lawrence, seized
her i'll his arms and their tears of JOY
mingled as they embraced each other.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
Foreign.

1t is stated in Berlin that Herr Ballin.
OF the Hamburg American Line, and
DR.. Wiegand, of the North German
Lloyd Company, before entering into
negotiations with Mr. Morgan, will de-
nand pledge that the American capi-
talists abstain from buying more shares
OF the Hamburg rg-American and North
German Lloyd Companies
Charles NJ. Schwab, president of the
United States Steel Corporation, re-
ceved a procession of bankers and man
ufacturers in Berlin. He said that his
observations in France, Italy, Austria
and Germany confirmed his belief that
their external markets will inevitably
become the United States markets.
A Vienna newspaper publishes a dis
patch from Constantinople stating that
the Porte has received reports accusing
Miss Stone, the captive missionary, of
connivance with the Macedonian Com
mittee. From Sofia it is reported that
she and her companion, Nine. Tsilka,
will soon be released.
Prince Henry is deeply interested in
the dinner to be given him by the
American press. DR.. Bsrth, in the Ma
tion, says: The modern spirit inspiring
the whole expedition is brought sharply
into view through the Emperor S
brother becoming the guest of Journal
lists"
President Castro, of Venezuela. sus-
tained the action of the authorities at
La Guaira in preventing NJ. Secrestat to
land, and the French government is in
sisting that he be allowed 70 land.
The Dowager Empress of China and
her councillors are said to be considering
the engagement of foreign advisers to
reorganize the government, Japan to be
taken as a model
The bearers of the ransom of S72, soc
for the release of Miss Stone are re-
ported on their way to the mountains
accompanied by a strong escort, to meet
the brigands
T. p. O'Connor, in a speech in the
House of Commons, declared that Pres
ident Roosevelt was in thorough sympa-
thy with the Irish movement.
For the first time the automaton Em-
peror OF China received the ministers Of
the foreign powers as representatives oi
sovereigns equal in rank to his own. The
Dowager Empress, the real ruler OF
China, was concealed behind a screen
during the audience
A statement was published in Berlin
that a majority of the members OF the
Reichstag favor project for the govern
ment to buy up the German steamship
lines.
The new German 3 per cent. loans
amounting to 3oo,ooo,ooo marks, have
been nearly entirely taken in the United
States.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
ARMY IN PHILIPPINES.
Gen. Taft Gives His Views About Conditions
Ia the Islands

San Francisco, Cal, Especial. Regard
ing the standing army in the Philippines
Governor Taft is reported by the Call
to have said: Fifteen thousand men will
be an ample force in the islands before
the close of the year. was told this
only few days before I came away
Officers thoroughly versed in the situa-
tion gave me the figures. II will ex-
plain to you how peace can be maintained
in the islands. We have organized ma
tive constabulary which is working eff
fectively. Congress allows us to main
tain a constabulary of 5000 men. They
are under the command of Major AL
len, who has already enlisted $500 men
in this branch of the service. When the
force is fully organized the men will be
distributed in the provinces, $50 men to
each province. The dctachments of CON
stables are commanded by four officers,
three of whom are retired volunteer Of
hcers and the other a native Filipino
When the constabulary is fully equipped
it will he detailed in the field TO clean
ont the Ladrones, who are intimidating
the natives. These Filipino constables
can be maintained by the government at
a cost OF $3.50 each year, while the SOL
diers in the islands cost Uncle Sam about
81 900 head.
Il know that the Pacific coast people
would like to see free trade instituted be-
tween this country and the islands" said
the governor, but l am sorry to say
that | cannot see how it would work.
The civil government adopted tariff
schedule which is working well, but our
internal revenue receipts are not large.
When you tax country two heavily you
spoil it, and that is the situation in the
Philippines.
1--WE have asked that the Dingley Tar
if Bill be reduced for the products of
the islands at least so per cent. We hope
that Congress will be as generous to the
Philippines as it was to Porto Rico. The
reduction of the Dingley tariff will mean
the opening up of large market for to-
bacco and sugar of the islands, as well
as for other products there"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
TREATY is SIGNED.
United States to Buy Danish West Indies
For s4,Q00,00O.

Washington, D. c., (SpeciaD .-Secre-
tary Hay and Mr.. Constantine Brun, the
Danish Minister at Washington, signed
the treaty arranged between the two
Governments ceding the Danish West
Indies Islands to this country for a sum
believed to be about So, 200, 900. The me-
gotiation of this treaty was consummated
several weeks ago, but recently the
State Department was advised that Den
mark would refuse to sign it on account
of strong opposition developed at home
against the sale of the islands.
The treaty will now BE transmitted to
the Senate for action. and Denmark will
refer the question OF the sale to a plcbi-
scite Should the people Of Denmark
strongly urge the rejection of the treaty
Denmark may decline to ratify it. Not
much objection is expected here from
fhe people of the islands, as the treaty is
so framed that they are not called upon
torsurrender their Danish allegiance, and
they may remain Danes in fact and in
name while enjoying whatever advan-
tages in a commercial way may result
from transfer of the islands to the
United States.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
SPLENDID TRAIN FOR PRINCE HENRY.
The Pennsylvania TO Furnish II and Colonel
Boyd TO Be In Charge.

Washington, D. C., (Special) The
Department of State has just concluded
negotiations with the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company for the movement
by special train of Prince Henry of
Prussia and suite during his visit to
the United States. The arrangement
includes the transportation of the
Prince to Washington upon his arrival
at New York, his return to New
York, steamer transportation to Shoot
ers Island, where the Meteor will be
launched, as well as his tour through
the Upper South and the principal cities
of the East, West and Northwest All
the movements of the Prince will be
made by special train provided by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company and
run under the well and widely known
methods of its personally conducted
tourist system. The train will start
from Washington March I.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
MARcONrs NEW RECORD.
Signal From a Liner 200 Miles Out Proba.
bly, His

New York (SpeciaD .-Marconi, on
board the steamship Philadelphia, sent
several messages ashore by wireless tel
egraphy as the steamer sailed down the
bay and out to sea on Wednesday after
noon. They were received aboard the
French steamer La Savoie, which was
moored alongside her pier One, sent as
the steamer entered fog below the Mar
rows, presented Marconi's compliments
to c. a. Griscom and James A. Wright,
CT the American Line
At II.os P. NJ. Wednesday, when the
Philadelphia must have been nearly 200
miles away, it was reported that signal
was sounded which il was believed was
from Marconi. If this report is correct
a new distance record for ships may have
been established.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
Big Glucose Combine.

Chicago, Especially The Tribune
says: Plans for the consolidation Of
the Glucose Sugar Refining Company,
the National Starch Company and sew
eral outside plants have made such
progress that large stockholders in the
glucose concern have been asked to
sign an agreement that they will par
ticipate in the deal. This provides that
in the exchange of securities Glucose
preferred will receive I25 in the pre-
ferred shares of the new corporation /;
Glucose common will get I2o in the new
common. The capital stock Of the new
company will be $7oooo,ooo."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
Says a Biscuit Blew up.

Newark, N. j., (Spccial) Chief
Judge Gummerc in the Supreme Court
in Newark signed an order permitting
George F. Brown, of 90 Orange street,
Newark to institute proceedings in be-
half Of his I2-year-old daughter Anita
to recover $4,000 from biscuit manu-
featuring concern. II is alleged that on
November 9 last the girl bought pack
age of crackers, and one exploded in
her mouth, knocking ont two of her
teeth and otherwise injuring her, What
caused the biscuit to explode is un-
known, but it is held that the manufac-
turer is responsible.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
TOO MANY NEEDLES TO LIVE.
Mr.. Booker Sat on a Cushion Full Of Them
and One Killed Him.

Louisville, Ky, (Special) w. L.
Booker, "the man full OF needles" died
suddenly here at the home OF his daugh-
ter. Mr. Booker formerly lived with
another daughter in Taylorsville, and
while living with her he sat on a cushion
full OF needles. Most of them were i'm
bedded in his flesh. Some OF them were
taken out by the physicians but most OF
them renamed IN the flesh. Since that
time the needles have been working out
in the most unexpected places, couung
from his fingers and toes, arms and legs
Coroner Kelly is of opinion that one OF
the needles attacked the mans heart and
caused death.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
The Florist Industry.

Census statistics of the florist industry
of the United States show total oi
6,I5o establishments, cultivating and
using in their business 42,647 acres, OF
which 346o2 is improved land. The
these establishments is $so,oIo,So6, Of
which $226s4,756 represents the build
ings alone. The value of the implements
for these establishments is $I,367 ,o87.
The value of all the products is $751;
387,42o The amount expended for fer
tilizer was $3IS,2o8, and for labor
$4.I25,7oo.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
JOHN MITCHELL REELECTED.
Miners Union President aud Secretary Had
No Opposition.

Indianapolis, Ind, (SpeciaD The
miners convention here reelected John
Mitchell president, W. B. Wilson secre-
tary and T. L. Lewis vice-president.
There were no other candidates for
these three offices and the entire ballot
OF the convention was cast for them by
the secretary. The only opposition was
in the form of communication sent up
TO the secretary after the ballot had been
cast, protesting against the unanimous
election of T. L. Lewis as vice-presi-
dent The protest came from the dele
gate from Local Union No. 3Io, in Ohio,
the State that Vice President Lewis
comes from, and was not read to the
convention.
The protest was regarded by the Off
GERS to whose notice il came as not wor-
thy of official or formal recognition.
The convention adopted a resolution
appropriating $500 10 the National Nc
Rinley Memorial Fund, after a pro-
ionged discussion.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
SpaaIsh Gunboat Damaged.

Vigo, Spain (By Cable) The obso-
lete Spanish gunboat Condor has been
towed into this port in damaged con-
dtion, due to the explosion of her
boiler, which killed two men outright,
fatally injured two Others and injured
seven others, including the commander
of the vessel The gunboat is practically
a wreck. The Condor was built at Bar
celona in 1887. She is a single-screw
steel vessel and has a displacement of
IS tons. Her length is 70 feet 9 inches,
and her beam is IL feet IL inches.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
SUMMARY OF THE LATEST NEWS.
Domestic

Admiral Schley had series of enthu-
siastic receptions in Chicago, in the
course of which he declared that un-
der no circumstances would he risk
losing the love of his fellow-country-
men by accepting political Office.
William Strother, the negro attendant
at the Vista Turkish Bathhouse, in St
Louis, admitted having killed Alexan-
der ID. Cooper the millionaire while the
latter was asleep in the establishment
The men at the Norfolk Navy Yard
will endeavor to have Secretary Longs
ruling about vacations changed by con-
gressional action. 1t has caused much
dissatisfaction.
A jubilation was held in Boston to
celebrate the removal of the last black
patch from the Womans Christian
Temperance Union map.
The United States cruiser Olympia
went into commission at the Charles
town (Mass.) Navy Yard.
Col. Charles II. Burton, formerly in
spector-general of the Division OF Cuba
testified in the trial OF the Cuban postal
fraud cases at Havana that examination
OF the books of c. F. w. Nicely disclosed
the probable embezzlement of about
100000. On cross-examination Burton
said he had bought carriage from the
insular funds, and other army officers, he
said, had done the same.
Dewey's old flagship, the Olympia,
renovated and modernized at a cost of
nearly 100000 at the Charleston Navy
Yard, will take part in the naval greet
ing to Prince Henry.
President Hill, of the Northern Pacific,
was one of the witnesses before the In
terstate Commerce Commission, which
is in Chicago investigating the big rail-
road combine.
Despondent, John Mccormick, of
Mount Pleasant, Pa, strangled himself,
and Harmon Burrow, of Somerset. Pa,
drank carbolic acid, with fatal results.
Judge Jenkins, of the United States
Court of Appeals, in Milwaukee, decided
that semitontne insurance policies be-
long to the assets OF bankrupt.
General Wheaton. commander of the
Department of the North Philippines, says
$4,000 soldiers will be required on the
islands for FIVE years.
Martin Melvin was shot dead while
trying to break into the hotel of Isaac
Evans, at Duryea, Pa.
Justice of the Peace Harry Smith COM
mitted suicide in Wheeling, w, Va,
A large meeting in the interest Of reci-
procity was held in Havana and resolu-
tions were adopted declaring it was a
duty which the United States owed Cuba
to establish relations Of reciprocity with
the island.
The United Mineworkers' Convention
in indianapolis, by rising vote, exon
Grated President Mitchell and Secretary
Wilson OF the charges brought against
them by Miss Mollie Meredith
Col Gilbert Bentley wealthy tim
herman of Big Sandy Valley, w. Va,
and Riley Ramey fought duel with pis-
tolls ard Bentley was killed.
Prof. J. I. Jarman. of Emory and
Henry College, was elected superintend-
ent OF the State Normal School at Farm
vile, Va.
Mrs Bula Abbey, of Spartan, Tenn,
a religious enthusiast, plucked her eyes
out and died IRON the effects of the in
jury.
A. Dean Cooper, a wealthy St. Louis
man, was murdered in Turkish bath es-
tablishment N that city.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
Rigid 0leo Bill Adopted.

The House Committee on Agriculture
by vote of IL to s ordered the report
on an oleomargarinc bill, which is even
more restrictive than the original Grout
bill, introduced by Representative Nc
Cleary, of Minnesota.
The original bill placed tax Of Io
cents per pound on oleomargarine and
butterine colored 10 initiate yellow but
ter. The word yellow" was struck out
thus making the restriction apply TO imi-
tations of white or any other kind oi
butter. Another change makes those
who take uncolored butter and color il
subject to all the taxes and penalties Of
manufacturers.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
Vast Treasure Was Buried.

Pekin (By Cable) Chinese officials
have found treasure to the value of over
$72,ooo,ooo in gold and silver, which was
buried in the womcn's quarters of the
palace before the court fed from Pckin.
The court has granted 100000 annually
to Yuan Shi Kai. Viceroy of Pichili.
for the maintenance OF an army of Ioo-
ooo men in that province. Yuan Shi Kai
has been given practical control OF the
army and navy OF China. He proposes
20 engage Japanese instructors for the
army and British instructors for the
navy.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
PLUcKED HER EYE OUT.
Mrs. Abbey Tried to Follow the Scriptural
Injunction.

Nashville, Tenn, (Special) Mrs. BIZ
la Abbey, wife of a young merchant near
Sparta, Tenn, is dead as the result OF
pulling out one of her eyes in fana;icai
and literal Interpretation OF the :ntnc-
lion Of the Scriptures:
IF thine eye Offend pluck It out and
east II from thee, for il is better 10 go
INTO Heaven having only one eye than to
suffer the torments OF heil-fre."
She became much excited ove- religion
early last autumn, and since thai time is
'aid to have been noted for strange voga-
iies in religious work.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
Miss Ellen Stones Brother.

Washington, D. c. Especial )-Perley
Stone, brother of Miss Ellen Stone,
the captive missionary, called upon Sec
rotary Hay and had long talk over the
prospects of his sisters release, The
last advces of the State Department indi-
cate that these are now very promising
and important news is expected in this
connection in a day or two.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30

Panama, Colombia. (By Cable).-A
small gasoline launch belonging to the
government, and named the General
Campo, bearing important dispatches
for the government and General Castro,
was sighted by the revolutionary feet
near Rio Grande, off the coast Of Aqua
Fulce, southwest of Panama. Two
shots were fred at the General Campo
from the revolutionary gunboat Padilia,
and the former was obliged to return
here.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
UGLY BLAZE IN MOBILE.
Prominent Society Man and Laborer Lost
Their Lives

Mobile, Ala. Especial Fire in the
wholesale business district destroyed
property to the value of 100000, and
caused the death OF Richard H. Vidmer,
. leading society man of Mobile, and
Bat Thomas, a negro laborer from New
Orleans. Three hremen were injured,
two slightly and one painfully Mr..
Vidmer and Thomas we're assisting the
siremen in subduing the flames and were
caught by falling walls, Mr.. Vidmer
was a prominent Hoo Hoo, and was
once vice grand shark for Alabama.
The FIRE broke out on the second floor
of the Michael & Lyons Grocery Com
pany, in the office occupied by E. Holz-
loss is almost covered by insurance.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
BOYS Bride Is Robbed.

Wichita, Kan, (SpeciaD Mrs. An
gelina Anderson was bound and gagged
here in broad daylight in her room and
robbed of $I,Ioo worth of diamonds be-
sides ST 500 in money.
She came here few months ago and
married an I8-year-old livery stable boy,
who was taking care of her horses. Mrs.
Anderson is now sending him to local
college. She is said to be from Racine,
Wisconsin.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-01-30
Alab.m. q,eat southsru RaIIway.

Cincinnati, O., (Special) Word has
been received here that w. J. Murphy
has been made general manager of the
Alabama Great Southern Railway, and
that the general Offices of that road will
be removed from Washington to Gin
cinnati. Murphy still remains as gem
eral manager OF the Queen and Cres-
cent route, Of which the Alabama Great
Southern is part. from Chattanooga
TO Meriden, Miss, but heretofore the
latter has been under the separate man
sgement OF Frank S. Cannon.