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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
LETTER WRITERS ARRESTED.
Secret Service Men Think They May Be
Dangerous 10 the President

New York (SpcciaD .-Chas. fresh
on. who is charged with writing letters
to President Roosevelt, complaining
that an influential person in govern
mental circles in Washington has an
electric battery which is attached to the
soles OF lhrcshons feet and so initiates
against his chances OF seeing the Prcsi-
dent, was sent to bellevue Hospital
Tor examination as TO his sanity. When
arraigncd before Magistrate Mayo the
prisoner said he was double sun. 3"
None OF the letters contained any
threats.
Threshon, it was said by Secret Ser
vice officials. has twice before been ar
rested, once on January 3, 1895. when
he sent letter 10 President Cleveland
from Baltimore, containing allusionS
to the electric current which prevented
him from reaching the President, and
again in 1901, when lie sent similar
letter to President Mckinley and was
arrested, declared insane and sent to
a hospital in Washington.
Another arrest oi the same nature
was made later when Kalman Fodcssy
was taken into custody BY officers OF
the Secret Service and sent to Bellevue
Tor examination. Fodcssy is a watch
maker, who came to this country from
Budapest two years ago. For some
time he has been writing letters to
President Roosevelt chiefly about po-
lice officials OF Buffalo. and when ar.
rested he told rambling, disconnected
story. AT the time OF his arrest he
had io-page typewriter letter ad
dressed to the President in his pos
session.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
Detective Train Wrecker.

Cripple Creek, Col. (SpeciaD.-The
full facts regarding the attempted
wrecking OF the suburban Florence and
Cripple Creek train on November II
were disclosed 1t appears that de-
tective in the employ OF the railroad
company was one OF the three men who
removed the spikes and hshplates from
a rail. The other two men, it is alleg-
cd were Charles Mckinney and Thos,
Foster. who are under arrest. Two
agents OF the railroad were in hiding
within IS feet OF where the crime was
being attempted. These men were
heavily armed, but did not shoot, as to
have done so would have endangered
the detectives Lie. Fosters friends as
sert that he will be able to establish an
alihi.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
Shot Dead on the Street.

New York (SpccaD Observing a
man whom he believed to be burglar
leaving the tenement in which he "livcs
in Elbridge street. Harold Andrcssen
opened FIRE from a second story window
and killed the man as he was passing
down the street The dead man proved
to be Morris Cropper, tailor, who bore
an excellent reputation AndrcSscr, who
was arrested told the police that he was
aroused by someone trying to enter his
apartment and on his demanding to
know who was there heard the intruder
run down stairs Then he reached the
window in time TO sec a man leaving the
house, and fired on him after he had re-
fused TO halt
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
ARMY WINS EASILY.
Rolls Up q Football Score OF 20 Points TO
Nays S 10 Annual Contest

Philadelphia (SpeciaD In one OF the
most tiresome and unin,eresting foot
ball games ever witnessed on Franklin
Field the West Point eleven defeated
she Annapolis team by the score Of
30 to 5. The miserable iumbles in rap
ID succession gave the Navy their onh
score. As iOttball game il was a dis
Znal failure, but as society function ii
was a glorious success. Seated in boxes
around the field were Secretary Root,
Secretary Moody. Lieutenant General
S. B. NJ, Young. Major General and
Mrs. Chaffee, Assistant Secretary OF
the Navy Darling. Admiral Taylor, OF
the Bureau OF Navigation; Colon,
Mills. superintendent OF West Point;
Superintendent Brownson. of the An.
napolis Naval Academy; Major Gen
tral Brooke, General Miles, Major
General Henry s. Corbin and Mrs
Corbin and many other persons prom.
ineni in Army and Navy circles.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
CONFESS EIGHT MURDERS
Young Bandits Captured After a Desper.
ATE Fight.
TWO CHICAGO YOUTHS WERE SHOT.
After a Battle Ia the Dark Near q Railroad
Staten In Indiana the Desperadoes, Al
though Wounded, Kill Railroad Brakeman.
Se:ze Locomotive and Force the Engineer
TO Garry Them Two Miles.

Chicago (SpeciaD Chained wrist TO
wrist, their hair matted with dried blood,
their clothing covered with dust and dirt
two beardlcss boys-Pctcr Nicdcrmeier
and Harvey Van Dine sat in the pres
cnce Of Mayor Harrison and Chief OF Po-
lice ONeil calmly confessing TO their
share in six months career of crime
which has included eight murders, the
woundng Of five other men and long
series OF robberies.
The two young bandits, neither OF
whom is over 81 years of age, together
with their companion, Emil Roeske, who
is no older, were captured near Liver
pool, Ind. after a fight in which they
battIed against policemen, railroad detec-
tives, railroad laborers and farmers.
One man was killed, another fatally
wounded and all three of the young ban
dts were wounded but not seriously.
Neidcrmeicr was wounded in the hand
by birdshot; Van Dine was similarly in
jurcd, and sustained in addition a flesh
wound in the left thigh. Rocski was
shot in the right hip. His wound is the
most serious Of any inflicted upon the
three men, but was not sufficiently seri-
ous to prevent him from travelling long
distance after receiving it.
The three men we're wanted by the po-
lice for completely in the murders at the
car barns at the Chicago City Railroad
Company on August go when two men
were killed, a third badly wounded and
S2,25o stolen from the company. Gus
tave Marx, who last Saturday night muir
dcrcd Officer John Quinn when the po-
liceman endeavored to place him under
arrest, confessed after his capture that
he in company with the three men, had
committed the crime at the car barns.
There were four deSpcradoes in the
gang, one of whom, Gustav Marx, got
drunk, and upon being arrested
''peached" on his pals.
These crimes netted the highwaymen
$3.50. Emboldencd by the success of
their depredations and their apparent inn
munity from detection, outlawry on a
wider scale had been planned by the four
despcradoes.
The holding up OF railroad trains in
Chicago was decided on. Dynamite be-
ing difficult to buy in Illinois, and being
easily traceablc, they made special trip
to Cripple Creek, Col, TO secure the eX-
plosivc.
The scheme to hold up train on the
Chicago and Northwestern Road was
aborted because the engineer did not stop
at their signal.
The hunt for Van Dine, Niedemcicr
and Roeski has been hot ever since.
three men remained III the city until
Wednesday morning. I'VE were lay
ing Tor fellow that was a witness
against Marx" said Van Dine. On
Wednesday they left Chicago. going to
dugout made by railroad laborers near
the tracks Of the Michigan Central Rail
road.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
Confederates as Me mbers.

Representative Robert w. Parker in
troduced bill to provide for ma
tonal military park commission.
The bill aboliShcs the present military
park commission after July l, 1905
The new commission is to consist OF
FIVE members, to bc appointed b. the
President from Civil War veterans and
two OF them from the Confederate
Army. A salary OF $4,000 for each
commissioner is provided
He also introduced a bill restoring
the army cantccn. The bill provides
That iermented malt beverages and
light wines, but no ardent spirits, may
be sold in post exchanges and on trans.
ports, under regulations to be pcrscrib-
ed by the Secretary OF War"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
Financial.

The bonded debt OF the Baltimore &
Ohio is now SI82 100000.
Europe has absorbed 100000 shares
OF American stock in a week.
There is nothing the matter with
the American Locomotive Company
except too big a capital for the amount
OF business il does.
New York Central's net earnings for
the September quarter decreased $751;
Sl7.
Directors OF the Mexican Northern
Railway have decided to suspend divi-
dends.
Railroad stocks were higher this week
than at any previous time for seven
weeks.
United States Steel holds up remark
ably wei compared with the other
industrials.
A few shares OF Girard National
Bank stock were sold at Sa25. This
bank has an especially large surplus
and an able body OF directors and Off
cials.
A. a. Housman. who Is Morgan.
chief broker. says: I'm bullish or
Steel and Atchison. In fact I'm bullst
on the entire market. although 10 b.
buIlish now 10 not fashionable"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
To Aid the Filip.nos.

For some time the President has been
discussing with members of Congress the
proposition to. reduce the duties on Phil
ippine products coming into this coun-
try to so per cent OF the Dingley law
rates. Considerable opposition has de-
veloped to the suggestion, and what the
result OF the endeavor to secure a reduc-
ton OF the duties will be cannot now be
foretold. The opposition arises .princi-
pally from congressman representing STU
gar and tobacco States. They maintain
that il only so per cent. OF the Dingley
rates of duty arc levied on sugar and to-
bacco the industries represented by those
products in this country will be impaired
seriously. They have indicated to the
President that they will make hard
fight against the proposed reduction. 1t is
understood that the President may dis
cuss the subject in his annual message
to Congress, but his position regarding it
has not been disclosed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
THE LATEST NEWS IN SHORT ORDER.
Domestic.

The visit OF the Italian cruiser Ii.
guria to San Juan, Porto Rico, has
been made the occasion for a show OF
international good feeling the sailors
OF the United States cruiser Balti-
more and those OF the LiguTia frater-
nizing.
Judge Acheson filed an opinion in
the United States Court of Appeals.
in Philadelphia, sustaining Judge
Kirkpatrick in appointing James Smith,
Shipbuilding Company.
The McNair Mill, at Fcrnandina,
Fla, with all the lumber stored in the
mill yard, oNc OF the Scaboard Air
Line warehouses, was destroyed bv
fire The entire waterfront was saved
with difficulty.
The w A. Dcneckc private bank at
Casper, Wyo., capitalized at $1,000 but
carrying large deposits, failed, over
speculation in poor stock loans being
the statement OF the cause.
Six persons wrcc injured. one OF
them fatally, by the explosion OF a
boiler on a steam Scow belonging TO
the Empire Shipbuildng Company, at
Buffalo, ~ y.
Capt Oberlin NJ. Carter having com
pleted his term at Fort Leavcnworth
for conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment. was released and hastcncd TO
Chicago.
Commander Robert f. Peary. who
arrived at New York on the steamer
Philadelphia, spoke with confidence OF
his ability to reach the North Pole
Katharine Flynn Ray was arrested
in Newark, n. J., on the charge OF
torturing her niece, Mary Coming, six
years old until the child died.
Rev. William T.. HinShaw, a life pris-
oner for wife murder in Michigan City
Prison, was allowed to 60 to the bedside
OF his dying mother
The san Juan porto Rico) Office OF
the Nandegriit Construction Company,
interested in S3.ooo,ooo trolley
scheme. has been closed for nonpay-
mcnt OF rent and owing to attachments
for salaries in behalf OF many engineers,
other employees and business creditors.
Mrs. Caroline Koch aged 40 years,
committed suicide at her home, in
Philadelphia, upon learning that her
daughter had been secretly married in
opposition to the family'S wishes.
Judge Quarton has appointed Frank
Weimar receiver for the State Bank OF
Gcrmana, la. The institution has
$4,000 capital and $4,000 OF deposits
Mrs. Mary Ousick aud Mrs. Julia
Ward, who boarded with Mrs. Ousick,
died in New York under circumstances
indicating death from some poison.
The Ogden-Lucien cutoff across the
Great Salt Lake was formally declared
completed and made part OF the Har-
riman system. 1t has cost Si,2oo,ooo.
Under involuntary bankruptcy pro-
ceedings the Lacrosse (Wis) Cheese
and Butter Company has been adjudg-
ed bankrupt.
The White Star liner Cedric, WHICH
was falsely reported to have been lost
in midocean, arrived at New York.
The military force in the Cripple
Creek (Col) coal district, where the
miners strike is prevailing, has been
increased.
Gen. Ruiz Reyes, representing the
government OF Columbia, reached New
Orleans on his way to Washington.
Elisha B. Gaddis, a multimilllonaire,
OF Newark, N. J., dicd suddenly OF heart
failure.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
FORGETs he EVER WROTE A BOOK.
Remarkable Example Of "Doubi. Conscious
ness" Ia David Charters.

Denver, Col. (SpeciaD. What is
pronounced by physicians to be case
Of double consciousness. was brought
40 public notice here by a suit filed
by David Charters against the City OF
Denver for $4,000 damages for in
iuries to his head. sustained by falling
On defective sidewalk. After the ac-
cident. which occurred December 80,
1901, after which Charters proclaimed
himself Daniel the Prophet" and
wrote book. entitled Daniel s. Wis
ion and Mission: Is Heaven Real; Is
Hell Real"
He preached on the streets and es-
fablished prosperous mission. He
nlso Travelled about the country as an
evangelist. Charters a few weeks ago
recovered from his injury and the at
fendant alteration and declared that
the interval following the accident was
blank to him. lie had no knowledge
ci having written book. After read
ing the book he pronounced its con
tents idlotic.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
A PLUCkY GIRL.
Burns Cords From Her Wrists aua Chases
Burglar From House.

Chicago, III. (SpcciaD After having
been bound and gagged by coloreo
thief in the residence OF Mrs. r. A. Bar
clay, on Grand Boulevard, a plucky 10
ycar-old girl, employed as a domestic
burned the cords from her wrists aut
chased the intruder from the hous'
with carving knife. This is the stor,
as related by the girl, whose name i
Anna Hastings.
Opening the cellar door in respons,
to 4 knock, she says a colored mar
seized her by the throat, dragged hci
to the kitchen. and after tying her fore
ed napkin into her mouth. while he
proceeded 10 ransack the house. Tn,
girl dragged herself to the range anc
succeeded in freeing herself, receiving
severe burning in the operation,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
Killed His Little Sister.

Newbern. N. c. (SpeciaD Samuel
s. Lancaster, keeper OF the draw OF a
Neuse river bridge in this city, left his
gun, loaded with duckshot, a few min
utes in room where his wife and chill
dren were. Mr.. Lancaster's oldest
daughter, Lottie. aged IL, unnoticed by
the mother, picked up the gun and acci-
dentally discharged both barrels. The
shot passed through the head OF her
sister Manila, aged 5 years, killing
her instantly. and entering deeply into
the back OF her sister Winona, aged Ic
years. who is still living, but is in a
dangerous condition.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
Sl0o. .ooo New Orlesu. Fire.

New Orleans (SpeeiaD Fire in the
heart Of the business and manufacturing
districts completely destroyed the plant
OF the National Biscuit Company, at
South Peters and Howard avenue, and
damaged considerably number of sur
sounding warehouses and other property.
The plant covered square and there was
an unusually heavy stock on hand. The
loss 20 the biscuit company and sur
rounding property is roughly estimated
N between 100000 and $22s. 600.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
Left Estate OF sys,JOl. .765.

New York (SpcciaD.-The appraisal
Of the estate OF Coils p. Huntington,
who died on August I3, 1900 shows that
he left a net real and personal estate in
this State valued at S2S3oI.765. The
gross personally amounted to $3s,5o4, $50,
from which are deducted the debts due
by the estate, the expenses of administra-
ton and the executors commissions.
The appraisal was directed by the Surro-
gates Court
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
Rough ou Flre.iighterS

Cincinnati, o. (SpeciaD.-Fireman
William Grove was killed and seven
other hremen were injured while fight.
ing a fire which destroyed the Ave
story brick building OF Smith, Myers,
Schnier & Co., manufacturers. OF cigar
box machines here. OF the injured. two
are probably fatally hurt They are
John Conners. who is suffering from
conclusion OF the brain, and James
Keegan, whose skull was fractured. The
men were ON the second floor, when II
gave way with them and all we're buried
in the debria
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
THE PRICE REDUCED.
United States Gets Honolulu Naval Stntior
for S75,0O0

Honolulu (SpeciaD A compromis'
has been affected between the United
States. For this amount the plantation
Company in the matter OF the land
OF the corporation desired by the gov
crnment for the naval station at Pear
Harbor.
The verdict OF jury had fixed tn,
price 10 be paid at SIo2, 900. An appca
was taken, and the case has now bcci
settled by the payment into the Fed
cral Court OF $4,000 by the Unitct
State. For this amount the plautauuI
company will give deeds to the propcrt
AMI tho government will acquire al
the land needed for the naval station
This settles the last OF the Pearl liar
Dor land suits.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
sliuatIou iu San Domisso.

Washington. d. c. (Speeial) The
State Department has received cable
gram from Minister Powell at San Do
mingo stating that up 10 that time the
provisional government had not reached
the capital. and that t.ic retiring presi-
dent. Wos y Gil, with his cabinet. had
sailed for San Juan on the German war
ship Fake. N
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
Government Laboratory Buildings.

The Secretary Of Agriculture has ap-
proved plans for the construction OF
hree laboratory buildings for the De
partment OF Agriculture, at maximum
cost of SI,5oo,ooo. The actual opera
lions will begin shortly. These structures
form part OF the general scheme of ten
new buildings for the department. Only
he money for the three laboratory build
ngs thus far has been appropriated.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
"Eiigah" Su.d.

Deti oft, Mich. (SpeciaD.-A Ere,
Press dispatch from Muskcgon, Mich
says: "A. C. McClurg g. Co. of Chi
cago, began suit against John Alexan
der Dowie, leader OF the Christian
Catholic Church, by filing an attach
mcnt against Ben MacDhui, the pala.
tial summer home OF Dowic at White
Lake. The amount OF the claim is
SOg8 rs, alleged to be due for books
purchased by Dowic for the magnificent
library at Ben MacDhu"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
Killed By Ssvsges.

Damsriscoiia, Me. Especially "A letter
received here from the wife Of Captain
1foelstad. OF the ship Ben Sewsll,
wrecked in Formosa channel. partially
confirms the report that boatload. in
<iuding Morris, the first mate. ~ men
and woman. were killed on Boteltobago,
en- island inhabited by ssyages. The let
ser says five men. including . Russian,
japanese and Filipino. were found. and
srven men and japanese woman. wife
II Mate Morris. were missing. From the
wording. although the letter is not ex-
e1ieis. 4 Is thought that the writer meant
Shsf ~ bodies Of the Eve men were
nennA
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
I,igh cen We're Drowned.

Stacargcr, Norway (SpcciaD The
Norwegian steamer Victoria was
stranded during the storm off this port
Sixicn members OF the crew and two
persons vino were passengers on board
OF her were drowned. Five persons
were rescued from the steamer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
Offer TO Fight Russia.

London (By Cable),-The Shanghai
correspondent OF the Daily Telegraph
cables that the viceroys and governors
OF I3 provinces outside OF Chilli have
offered the Chinese Throne to send oo,-
600 foreign drilled troops to fight Rus
sia for Manchuria.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
rure Food Bill Revived.

Representative Hepburn introduced
bill known as the Pure Food bill,
being the same measure which was re-
ported last Congress by the Commit
tee on Interstate and Foreign Com
merCp
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
To Wipe Out Slavery.

Representative NJ. r. Patterson in.
troduced a bill to abolish slavery in the
Philippines and to abrogate the treaty
between the United States and the Sui
tan OF Sulu.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02

Crown Prince Frederick William. rep
resenting the German Emperor. was
present at the dedication Of the new
AmsIiczn church in Berlin.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-02
MANY CHINESE DROWNED
'A~ipl Havoc Wrought By Gale Which
Swept Down on Vessels.
THOUSAND REscUEs ARE REPORTED.

For Days Disabled Junks Driited Helpessly
About, Their Occupants Suffering From
Thirst and Hunser. The iongkong Govern
nent Tender Stanley Rescued q Number,
Picking Up Eight Juuks aud Taking la
Mss OF
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-09
ODD FELLOWS
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

An elaborate programme has been
prepared by the Odd Fellows in Sa-
vannah for the observance of their Me-
mortal Day, and the exercises in the
Lutheran Church of the Ascension to-
night will be interesting. The public
is welcome to attend the service. The
programme will begin at $50 o'clock,
and will include music, rendered by a
specia! choir, and addresses by Rev.
w. c. Schaeffer. D. D., and W. B.
Stubs, Esq.
The full programme was published in
Sundays Morning News, and shows
that the music will be a great feature
of the occasion. Some people have,
perhaps not understood the meaning
of the word. unwilling" in connection
with the name of each of the subordi-
nate lodges. In front of the chancel
will be a painting representing an i'm
mense rock, and upon this will be the
names of the different lodges. At the
proper time the veil will be Withdrawn
from below each name, showing the
list of the deceased members of each
lodge.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-09
SOUTHERN'S AGENTS
HELD SEVERAL SESSIONS TO DIS
CUSs RAILWAY MATTERS.
ADDRESSED BY S. H. HARDWIC
WILL CLOSE CONVENTION TODAY.
But STAY FOR OTHER ASSOCIATION

Ahont Fifty Members Attending
onNentiOn-Less Than Usual Num-
her Because of Floods and Threat
encd Stril<cs-Visited CentraI's
Terminals aud Inspected Loading
ui ShipS-WiH End Convention
This Morning with Election of
OiiicerS-InVited to Remain in Sn-
Nnnnah and BE Present at Com
vention of American Association
of Local Freight Agents AssOcia-
lions.
The annual convention of the South
ern Railway Agents Association began
in the banquet hall of the De Soto
yesterday morning. Some forty-five
members are present, including the fol-
lowing officers:
PRESIDENT. Fl. Garner of Atlanta
Secretary-W. C. Crutchfeld of Char
lotte.
Vice President E. T. Lamb and
Treasurer c. II. Lavender were unable
to attend and the same is true of sew
eraI of the officers of the Southern
Railway who were down on the pro-
gramme for addresses. In fact, the
attendance generally is smaller
than usual owing, President Gar
ner explained, to the trou-
BILE that the Southern now