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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
MANS monr TO COMMIT SUICIDE.
Philadelphia Judges Novel Comment nud Ad'
vice 10 WouId.be Suicide.

Philadelphia (spccial). - Herbert
Wright, Of this city, was arraigned be
fore Judge Arnold, in Quarter Sessions
Court No. /, on the charge of taking
laudanum with suicidal intent, and in
discharging the prisoner, the Judge,
who is one Of the most eminent in the
State, made an observation that is Of
more than passing interest Wright
pleaded guilty OF attempted Suicide.
but not with intent to kill myself"
In commenting on the case Judge Ar
mold said he doubted il there was such an
oFense in this State or country as at
tempted suicide. The law emanated
from countries where there were kings
and emperors, who adopted the theory
that it was wrong for man to kill him
self and thus reduce the number of the
kings subjects. The Judge added that
a mans life belonged TO himself and his
Creator, and he did not know but that
the man had the right to kill himself if
he so desired The Judge however.
told Wright that when he died he would
be long time dead, and advised him
not TO hurry himself off.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S
LITTLE GUNS DID 1T
How England Came TO Switch About
in 1893.
HER SYMPATHY WAS WITH SPAIN.
But Lord Salisbury, II Is Said, After Hearing
From Manila, Gave New Cue TO the Lon
don press-As a Result Public Opinion Was
Reversed and the Government Strained
Neutrality to Help the United States.

London, (By Cable) The dispute
over the attitude of the powers toward
the United States prior to the Spanish
American War continues to take ur
columns of the London dailies.
Opinion is much divided as to the wis
dom of Lord Cranborne's course in
making his first statement on the sub
ject in the House of Commons Since
the later developments the opposition to
further disclosures by the British Gov
ernment has been strengthened into a
determined protest again the revealing
of secret documents relating to the nego-
tiations of that period.
1t would be impossible TO overratc the
irritation expressed in Downing street
at the German publication Of documents
relating to the incident, though implicit
belief is expressed that American public
opinion is not likely to be influenced by
them Should Lord Lansdownc, the For
eign Secretary, make a more explicit
statement regarding the dispute it would
not bring the situation much further
forward for the Foreign Office has-or
pretends TO have--no record of the de-
liberations at the diplomatic meeting
held in Washington April IA, 1893 Great
Britain's contentious would thus be only
strengthened to the extent of the re-
lance placed on Lord Lansdowne's word.
as against the allegations Of the German
officials.
Among the Americans who were resi-
dent in London during May, 1893 it is
recalled that intense pro-Spanish feeling
existed on many sides, especially in So
ciety, where women in the families OF
government officials appeared wearing
the Spanish colors. In this and many
other ways London became at that period
none too comfortable a dwelling place
Tor Americans and the press teemed with
anti-American editorials.
The cessation of these editorials was
due to remarkable occurrence. After
Dewey's victory Lord Salisbury took
the almost unprecedented step of COM
with the editors Of the lead
ing Conservative dailies, urging them
to desist from criticism of the United
States, declaring that il was vital to
Great Britains interest that the side of
the United States, and not that of Spain,
should be advocated in the English
press. AS a result public opinion was
reversed and the Government was
thoroughly supported in its subsequent
efforts to strain its neutrality to the
point OF helping tie United States.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
To Buy jamestown Island.

Representative Nevin, OF Ohio, intro
duced bill in the House for the pur-
chase of historic Jamestown Island, Va,
with view OF converting the island into
a national park, and $500 900 will be ap-
propriated by the bill for the property.
1t is also understood that Senator Hanna
will introduce similar bill in the SEN
ate.
1t is proposed by the American Scenic
and Historical Preservation Society, of
which J. Pierpont Morgan is vice-presi-
dent, 10 acquire the island from Mrs.
Louis J. Barney. of Meadowville, Va.
and ask the United States Government
to buy the property Mrs. Barney was
originally from the district which Mr..
Nevin represents and her husband left
her all the property, with the exception
of twenty-five acres, title TO which is
vested in tie Association for the Preser-
vation of Virginia Antiquaries.
Considerable importance is attached TO
the scheme on account of the projected
tercentenary celebration at Jamestown
in 1907.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
BIG BOULDER KILLS SEVEN MEN
Crashes Down on th. caboose Of an Arkan.
sas Train.

Little Rock, Ark. (SpeciaD Seven
men were killed and at least "A were Sc
riously injured by boulder weighing
Is tons, which crushed into the caboose
of work train on the Choctaw, Okla
homa and Gulf Railroad. 20 miles west
of Little Rock
The work train was headed west, the
engine pushing six cars and a caboose.
As the train was passing under the high
bluffs bordering the river two miles
west OF Little Maumeilo, the crew saw
a heavy rock rolling down, which had
been detached from the hillside by the
rains. Engineer MAJOR reversed his en-
gine at once, but the rocl; s:r;cll the ca
boose and shriyered it into spiinters. and
most OF the men who were killed and
injured were in the cabocse. There was
a crew OF 81 men, white and colorcd.
Just back OF Che caboose we're three
cars Of sand, and many Of the men were
buried underneath the sand, which was
thrown forward by The terrific impact.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
Imperial Yacht Arrives safelv.

New York, (SpeciaD The imperial
German yacht Hohenzollcrn, sent here
for the use of Prince Henry of Prussia
during his forthcoming visit, arrived
from Kiel. She was not expected, for
she came by the Southern circle, and it
was calculated that the run would take
at least one day more than it did 1t
had also been thought that she would
touch at Bermuda and that place had re-
ported her as two days overdue The
weather encountered was unfavc-ablc
for call at Bermuda, and at sea Ad-
miral Count Won Baudissin abandoned
the partly formed plan and shaped his
course for New York
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
Financial

The New York sabtseasury statement
shows that the banks gained $4,000
lass week
Al the :nnual meeting OF the Railway
Supply and Equipment Company the d.
rectors were reelected.
he 81. Lawrence and Adirondack
Railroad Company has declared the
semi annual dividend Of aH per cent,
payable March I.
The decline in copper is thought 10 in
dicate that the Standard Oil interests
are against any further advance. There
was general liquidation
The American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company has applied to the New
York Stock Exchange to list SI3 600
additional 4 per cent. collateral trust
bonds OF 1919.
The Iron Age says; "The Louisville
and Nashville Railroad is reported 10
have placed its order for 2s,ooo tons of
steel rails abroad No details have been
given out"
The statement that Metropolitan il
negotiating for the purchase OF the New
York, Westchester and Connecticut
Traction Company is said to have been
confirmed by director OF the latter
company.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
THE B0ERS LEAD
BRITISH INTO TRAP
Two Officers and Ten Men Killed,
Many Injured.
THEY PURSUED BOHR SOLDIER.
British Force OF Mounted Infantry Surround
Farmhouse Where They Suspected Beers
We're 10 Hiding-A Boer Runs From the
House and Climbs a Kopie, the British
An Troopiug After Hin.

Pretoria, (By Cable) One hundred
and fifty mounted infantrymen. while pa
trolling the Kip river, south of Johan-
nesburg, February II, surrounded a
farmhouse where they suspected Beers
were in hiding. A single Boer broke
away from the house, and the British
started to pursue him. The Boer climbed
kopje, the British following. I'M
mediately heavy fire was opened upon
them from three sides
The British found themselves in a trap
and in a position where they were I'M
able to make any defense Eight OF the
British officers made a gallant effort
and defended the ridge with carbines
and revolvers until they were overpow-
cred The British had two officers and
ten men killed and Several officers and
20 men wounded before the force was
able to fall back under cover of a block
house.
The Hague. (By Cable) .-Messrs.
Wolmarans and Vessels sailed for New
York on board the Holland American
Line steamer Rotterdam from Boulogne
Their trip to the United States was
decided upon at a conference held in the
house OF Mr.. Kruger February H.
Messrs. Wolmarans and Vessels intend
to tour the United States in the interests
of the Beers.
Paris, (By Cable) The Temps, in
an authorized note. says that the journey
of Vessels and Wolmarans has no dip
lomatic object; that it simply appeared
necessary that they enter into direct re-
lations with the pro-Boer Committees
in the United States, with a view to mu-
tual understanding and organization
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
PRINCE HENRY SAILS.
Tie Band Plays "Stnr Spangled Banner
as Ship Leaves.

Bremerhaven, Germany (By Cable).-
Prince Henry sailed for New York at
3.43 P. M. Saturday on the steamer
Kronprinz Wilhelm.
Bremerhaven, usually a dreary place,
was bright with color in the Princes
honor. All the shipping in the river flew
American and German flags The
wharves were black with cheering crowds
as the Kronprinz Wilhelm drew out into
the stream, with her band playing The
Star Spangled Banner"
The last seen of the Prince from the
shore was when he stood on the bridge
of the ship in an admiral's uniform and
lifted his cap in response 20 the cheers
of the assembled crowds.
Commander William H. Beeher,
United States naval attache at Berlin.
bade the Prince goodbye in behalf Of
the United States Embassy Senator
Tichirsshky, Prussian Minister to the
Henseatic critics. said farewell for En-
peror William, who also sent his brother
a telegram.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
ODDS AND ENDS OF THE NEWS.

4 gang of counterfeters was ar
rested in St. Louis, including three
women.
The FREEDOM OF the City OF London
was presented to Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain, who made speech defending the
governments policy in South Africa.
Hundreds of strikers are beseging
leather factory at St. Julien France,
in which number OF non-unionists are
entrenched.
4 story is published showing graph
cally how the willy De Wet and his
Beers escaped from the British Gordon
Captain Cunningham, OF Washington,
had his daughter, who had just become
the bride of Joseph M. Smith, of Alex
andria, arrested on the charge of rob
bing him. Bride and groom spent the
night i'll the stationhouse, but in the
morning the charge was withdrawn by
the irate father,
Lincoln's Birthday was observed as
legal holiday in a number of States.
A fast train on the Erie Railroad was
thrown of the track and into ditch
by spreading rails about 40 miles from
Cleveland. Two people were seriously
injured and many more were hurt.
The establishment Of the first free
public school in America was commem-
GRATED in the dedication of the new
Syms-Eaton Acaderly, at Hampton
Mrs Jefferson Davis offers to sell
Beauvoir to the State of Mississippi for
home for old Confederates.
Fire at Harmarville, Pa. on the West
Penn Railroad, destroyed $4,000 worth
of property.
Joseph Blackburn, son OF United
States Senator Blackburn, died at
Frankfort, Ky.
The Marquis of Dufferin died at his
residence, at Ciaudeboye, County Down,
Ireland.
King Edward held his first levee in
St. James Palace, in.London, and it was
brilliant functi.n Those who were
personally known TO the King kissed
his hand
Gen. Manuel Mates, leader OF the
Venezuelan revolution has made re-
port of the naval engagement between
the Libcrtador and the governments
gunboat Crespo, in which the latter was
put out of business.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
Education in the South.

New York (SpeciaD A movement
to organize educational work in the
United States, especially in the South,
on a scale larger than has ever been at
tempted heretofore, has been gaining
strength rapidly in this city within few
weeks. 1t has attracted the favor of a
dozen or more men OF great wealth,
among them John ID. Rockefeller and
his son, who have determined to give
needed financial support, Already sew
eral millions of dollars are ready 10 be
pledged to the great undertaking. and
abundant means will be available as
soon as the plans for organization arc
completed
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
Capital News 10 General.

The Woman's Suffragists. in session
in Washington, adopted a platform of
principles and honored Miss Susan B.
Anthony, who celebrated her eighty
second birthday anniversary.
The Panama Canal protocol has been
prepared in Spanish by the Colombian
government officials for submission to
the Isthmian Canal Commission.
The members of the naval trial board
declared that the battleship Illinois ex-
hibited unusual maneuvering abilities.
Governor Taft told the Senate com
mittec that the Filipinos were not yet fit
to do jury duty.
Secretary Shaw is investigating COM
plants OF baggage inspection at the
port of New York.
President Roosevelt read to the mem
bers OF the Cabinet draft OF his de-
cision on Admiral Schlcy's appeal. II
is said to be eouched in strong language.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
Fired House to Hide Crime.

Rome, Ga, (SpecialJ What is be-
lieved to be an attempt to murder 4
young woman and burn her boGy oc-
CURED here. The woman, Estelle Swami,
is said 10 be related to Policeman Reu-
ben Wilson and Jesse Wilson, OF At
lanta. A man named Barnes, who says
he is the woman's husband, has been
arrested. Just outside OF the city Barnes
left the girl in an isolated cabin, saying
he would 60 20 town and get a carriage
for her Shortly aiierWard the burning
cabin attracted attention The woman
was found inside, badly burned and with
knife wounds on her body.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.
nnmesnc.

Robert NJ Snyder, New York pro
moter who pushed the Traction Bill
through the St Louis Assembly, was in
dicted there for bribery.
The Virginia Constitutional Convcn-
ton refused to take recess TO allow
the Legislature, which is to meet this
week, the right of way.
William Jackson, an engineer. fell
asleep on his train and caused a wreck
near Ilayesvile Pa, in which Maurice
Burk was killed.
The Virginia Division OF Street Rail
way Employees addressed resolutions to
the Legislature opposed to the Jim Grow
Car Bill
Judge Lacombe, in the United States
Circuit Court, in New York. passed an
order for the payment Of Countess Cas-
tellane's debts
Prof Joseph McMurran. a prominent
educator. OF West Virginia, died from
general debility at his home, in Shep-
herdstown
DR.. Thomas Ncal Pcurose. medical
director. United States Navy, retired,
died in Philadelphia at the age Of o..
A lamp explosion started FIRE that
destroyed nearly the entire business and
residence section OF Elizabeth City. n c.
The palatial car Idlcr, for Prince Hen
ry's use, has been completed at the Viii
mington shops of the Pullman Company.
Reported in Baltimore that a number
of steamship companies have formed a
pooling arrangement.
Robert Fitzpatrick shot and killed his
housekecper, Mrs. Elizabeth Baymore.
in Chester, Pa.
The Presbyterian revision committee.
which has been in session in Philadel-
phia, adjourned to meet in Washing
ton, April Q. DR.. Roberts said that
while the committees work UP to the
present had been accomplished without
any serious opposition, there had ex-
isted an cver-c changing minority.
Richard c. Davis, cashier of the Peo-
pies National Bank of Washington.
Ind, withdrew his plea OF not guilty to
the charge of embezzlement OF SIS, 600
and pleaded guilty.
The thrce-master George w. Ander-
son sank in upper New York Bay and
the FIVE men on board had to leap into
the water to save themselves.
The grand jury in New York indicted
three men for manslaughter in the first
NlNEANS biA HNNOtAll VI AllC NHlADSlOll III
the rapid transit tunnel.
A panic was caused among the passen-
gers Of two trains on the Third Avenue
Elevated, in New York, which collided,
a number being injured
Monroe d. Shenk, the misguided son
OF prominent family in Winchester,
fell down an air shaft in Albany, KY,
and was fatally injured.
Attorney {. Aylett Ashby was ac-
quilted in Newport News, Va. of the
charge of manslaughter in killing City
Engineer L. A. Marye.
Mrs. Clara Colona, of Birds Nest.
Va, set herself on fire while filing
coal oil can over a lighted stove and
was fatally burned.
An endless chain, started by some un-
known person, is bringing many letters
and dimes to the Mckinley memorial
committee.
David Thompson was arrested on the
charge OF setting fire to the Colum-
bia Street Theatre. in Utica, N. Y.
Nine men were killed in the fight
at Lee Turner's Quarter House between
the officers and the moonshiners.
Daniel Dovan, Miss Helen Gould's
second butler, robbed her house while
she was off on a trip.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
Russo. Chinese Bank Pact.

Russia has intimated TO the United
States that she regrets its action in pro-
testing against the Russo-Chnese bank
convention, which is on the point of
signature in Pekin This intimation
has been made through Ambassador
Tower, at St. Petersburg.
1t was reported that as a result of the
American protest, the Russo-C Chinese
bank arrangement will be modified, but
the State Department has received no
advices TO this effect. 1t would not
surprise well-informed officials however,
should Russia make concessions to show
her friendship for this country.
1t is stated emphaticaly that if such
concessions be granted they will not be
given because of the threat contained in
the Anglo japanese treaty. That treaty
would, on the other hand, tend to cause
Russia to adopt a policy of indifference
to the claims of foreign powers.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
BURIAL OF A GIANT.
Twelve Strong Men Were Needed TO Garry
the Body.

New York (Special) 1t required the
strength of II strong men TO bear to a
grave in Calvary Cemetery the body of
Dennis Lahey, giant, who before his
death Wednesday weighed go pounds
1t was necessary to have coffin made
for the body.
He was 81 years old, and the son of the
late DIR. Salvador Lahey, a New York
physician. Almost from his youth
Lahey was corpulent, and his parents
tried in many ways to reduce his weight
They were unsuccessful and his weight
continually increased. His height was
8 feet inches.
Mr.. Lahey was engaged in the flower
business with his brother. He contracted
pneumonia Tuesday and his death the
next day was unexpected. With the body
the weight OF the coffin was 1000
pOunds
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
CARS RAN AWAY ON GRADE.
Three Men Killed Four Likely TO Die and Two
Trains Wrecked.

Altoona, Pa, (SpeciaD Three men
killed, four probably fatally injured, ;so
seriously injured, one freight train a
complete wreck and another train nearly
so, are the results Of an accident on the
Pennsylvania Railroad on The steep grade
few miles above the Horseshoe Curve.
Control of the second section of an
east-bound freight train was lost soon
after emerging from Gallitzin tunnel,
and two miles west Of Alleg1ippas it
ran into the rear of the first section.
Ten cars, the caboose and two engines
were wrecked
Engineer Fluke aud his fireman
jumped when they saw the train ahead
of them. Fluke was found unconscious
so feet away from the track.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
Eric Train Left the Rails.

Cleveland, Ohio (Special) Train
No 10, on the Eric road, leaving Cleve-
land at P, M. ior New York, was
wrecked between Mahoning and Pha-
lanx Ohio, abou, 40 miles from this
city. The whole train left the tracks
and ran on for 20 car lengths, finally top
pling over in ditch. Twenty-one per-
sons are reported injured, but it is te-
lieved no fatalities occurred As the
train is made up in this city, most OF the
injured are probably residents of this
city.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
Mr.. ArkeIl Leaves Judge.

New York (SpeciaD w, ]. Arkell,
who for ten years has been president of
the Judge Publishing Company. has re-
signed to accept the presidency of the
Besel Engine Company at a salary of
$4,000 a year c. NJ. Schultz, who has
been general manager Of the Judge Com
pany, will go with Mr.. Arkeil. The
Beisel Engine Company will manufac-
ture electric-power engines, and is
backed by a big corporation OF English
and American capitalists.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-20
Telegraph Through Errth.

Wardenclyffe, L. /. Especial. The
immense wireless telegraphy plant now
being built here by Nikola Tesla is said
70 mark the beginning of war between
Marconi and the Seryian electrical in
yentor. The first OF three power houses
has been completed, and is being filled
with expensive electrical apparatus. Mar
conf has 50 far found only one way 70
send messages by wireless telegraphy-
through the air Tesla will try two
methods By means of his tower he will
send messages through tho air. BY means
Of his great well he will send messages
through the ground