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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
FRESH CAUSE FOR QUARREL.
Philosopher Satisfied He Had Done
Some Good.


"I was over at Allegash the other
day for the first time in four years"
said the Kohack philosopher, just
bit Systematically, "and | found my
nephew Luther and his estimable wife
still squabbling over the same ques'
ton they were quarreling about when
/ was there before. The only change
while in the first place they appeared
to know what they were jangling
about, by this time they seemed to
have forgotten what the original bone
Of contention was, and were quarrel
ing monotonously along without any
way of knowing when they had fin.
ished.
We'll. when my appearance inter.
rupted them. Luther was startled to
see how much thinner l had grown
In four years. and his wife was as
tonished at the way had grown fat.
And at 1t they went. quarreling over
that. and the original question was
shelved for good and all. came
away feeling amply repaid for the
trip. 1t is satisfaction to know that
you have done a helpful act, and
expect l did them great favor by
breaking the monotony. and giving
them something fresh to wrangle
over."---June Smart Set.
70 Prohibit Smoking by Rcyo.
The Japanese house OF representa-
tives has passed proposal to pro
hibit people below the age OF 20
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
Alaska,a Export Trade.

The export trade from Alaska for
four months, ended Oct. 81. 1902. ex-
ceeded $4,000, 900, and was equal to
that from Hawaii for ten months. end
ing the same date; was three times
that of the Philippines, and more
than double that of Porto Rico.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
Real Cause OF Paupe,sm.

According to recent investigations re.
garding the real cause of pauperism in Swe.
den, It is stated that ffty.two per cent. of
the paupers in that country are habitual
drunkards; that in the case of thirty.nine
per cent. of the children cared for in the
almshouses and asyums the father is or
was drunkard. and that in a less number
Of cases both parents were victims of strong
drink.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28

There are more saloons in the State OF
New York than in all the States south OF
the Ohio River and Pennsylvania, includ.
ing Arkansas and Louisiana. the figures re.
spectively being "a 900 aud 27 900. This sur
nrising statement Is made by Alonzo Il.
Committee Of Illinois. and there is reason
TO believe 1t is true, as prohibition, under
local option laws, has been gaining rapidly
in the South.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
The RELIGIOUS LIFE
READING FOR THE QUIET HOUR
WHEN THE SOUL INVITES ITSELF.

WHEN THE SOUL INVITES ITSELF.
roem; To Your Spirit Take Heed, by
Claude NJ. Severance-Modern Social
Temptations Arise Largely From n
False Sense of Proportion.
When your comrades in toll
Cry against the worlds greed.
Do your best greed to foil; Il
To your spirit take need.
If your lot be to serve,
And another's to feed,
No employer un-nerve;
To your spirit take heed.
Since the rich and the poor
OF Gods bCLnty have need;
Let no need long endure;
To your spirit take heed.
When the angel draws nigh,
Reaping heavenly seed,
With your Saviour then sigh;
To your spirit take heed.
If on earth you are good, ;
And live up to Chrst's creed,
God will crown you, He should;
To your spirit take heed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
Women of London Drink More,

The drinknr habit among the women OF
London is said to be growing at an alarm.
ing rate with the increase in the number OF
women's clubs. A London World reporter
says that one sees more whisky-and-sod
on the tables at these clubs than are seen
in the mems clubs. where there is a marked
decrease in drinking.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
stre.ts Named for MusIclans.

Paris is considering the advisable.
ity of naming two new streets after
Wagner and Verdi. New York and
Boston have no musically named
streets. Chicago has streets named
after Schubert, Beethoven and Mozart
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
Christian Faith,

Christian faith is grand cathedral with
iivinely pictured windows. Standing with.
out, you see no glory, nor can possibly
imagine any; standing within, every ray
,f light reveals harmony of unspeakable
yplendors. Nathaniel Hawthorne.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28

A circular has been ISSUED by Paris phy.
scans taking the radical ground that al.
cohol is never and never can be OF any use
whatever to the organism.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
Eject Of Fault-FIndjnr.

II Is singular the effect that crilicising
the faults OF others has upon ones self.
IL makes him so self-righteous that he inn
aSines that he himself has no imperfee-
tions!-Wellspring. =.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28

Omaha snloonkeeners were notified not
long since by the fire and police commis-
sioners to remove Immediately all slot ma.
chimes aud musical instruments from their
saloons, and not hereafter TO allow women
TO frequent or palroal@c the grog shops.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28

There are only two flowers that win
Withstand distillation--the rose and
The orange flower.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28

Scripture verses.--2 Sam. 5:19; ]
Sam. 26:7-9; 14:9. 10; 17:45; 25:32.
80; Psa. 39:1; S7.3; s4:11; 51:2, 3;
29:4.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Victims of the Kisc>ineff riots in
Russia are said 10 number 1000, OF
whom 65 were killed and more than
300 manned or crippled for life.
Sybil Sanderson, the well-mown
American opera singer, died sudden
ly in Paris OF pneumonia.
Europe is waiting on the next Rus
sian move in the Balkans, and the
crisis in Bulgaria is growing more
tense.
A Russian ministerial circular is
sued forbidding Jews to defend them
selves against rioters is expected 10
result in emigration 10 America.
Capt. overton and Private Noyes.
who met their death In the Philip
pines, were slain by prisoners whom
they were guarding.
Mgr. Guidi, apostolic delegate in
the Philippines. reports 10 the vati-
can in favor of friars remaining until
others have been substituted.
John Muir, of Scotland, an expert
manufactures, claims TO have perfect
ed a system of tanning hog hide
whereby 1T makes a perfect substi-
tute for rubber.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
VICTORY FOR MICHIGAN.
University Athletes Defeat Those
from chicago Ia Dual Meet
at Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor, May ls.--By the score of
s3% points TO 421a, the University Of
Michigan track team Saturday after
noon on Ferry Field defeated the Uni
versity of Chicago team in their annual
dual meet. There were IA events, and
Michigan won i firsts. seven seconds
and seven and half thirds. The
western intercollegiate hammer throw
record was broken by Maddox, of
Michigan, who hurled the hammer i4l
feet five inches. Stewart, Of Michigan.
equaled the western record of Il 3-5
seconds in the low hurdles. Hall, Chi
Cages crack two-mile runner, did not
start in this event. Coach Stngg sent
him into the mile run instead. where
he was defeated 10y Perry, o. Michigan.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Owosso, May 20. Francis Thrill, OF
Six Mile Greek, was arrested Tuesday
night for the alleged murder OF Fred
erick Marker, of New Haven township.
rhill is aged 81 and his victim %. u
is said that several young farmers
entered the old mans shack Saturday
evening and during fight that fol-
lowed Ihill struck Marker on the head
with club while the former was de-
Tending himself from personal Vio-
lence. Marker apparently revived
from the blow, but Sunday became
worse and continued so until Tuesday,
when he died
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
FnREIGN.

japanese arsenals are reported as
being worked day and night and other
preparations being hurried for expect
ed war with Russia over Manchuria.
Adyiccs from Colombia show SER
ious financial situation as the result
of recent revolutions.
Canadian customs officials say that
no more American automobiles will
be permitted to go into Canada with
out paying fun duty on the machines
Two hundred persons have been killed
or wounded IN labor riots az VAL
pnraiso, Chilli, and piles Of merchan-
disc have been burned by striking dock
laborcrs and many shops looted.
Gen. Mabini. the former minister Of
foreign affairs 81 the Filipino gov
eminent. died OF cholera in Manila.
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain I'm
speech at Birmingham warned Great
Britain that IL must modify its free
trade ideas or lose its colonial mar
kets.
Mrs. Pierre Lorillard, Of New York.
was robbed Of jewels valued az $50, 900
while en- route from Paris 60 Calais.
Newspaper correspondents in Russia
confirm the shocking stories OF the
slaughter of Jews at Kirschineff and
agree that the police encouraged the
murders.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
WILL CUT OFF CLERKS.
I'm the state VIII Reduce Help
I'm Auditors once.

Lansing. May Island Commission
er Wildey says that during the past
year 1875, 900 acres OF land in Roscom-
mon. Altoona. Crawford. Arenac and
Gladwin counties have been decided
over 10 the state by the auditor gem
eral, the lands having been returned
for taxes for five years in succession,
The action ON the part OF the state Of
icials has removed from the delin-
queni tax rolls OF the state not less
than 10000 descriptions OF land
upon which the state has paid 40
cents per description for advertising
the delinquent taxes for "A large num-
Der of years. The land commissioner
is 81 the opinion that the present pol
icy OF the state is continued the neces-
sity for so many clerks in the auditor
generals Office will soon Toe removed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
Greatly Wrought Up.

Detroit, May rs. Detroit Jews are
greatly wrought up over the atrocities
committed on their coreligionists in
Bessarabia. No concerted effort has
vet beer made by the local Jews TO aid
their prosecuted brethren. Rabbi
Levin. Russian Jew, says that his con-
gregation. which Is made mp largely
OF people from Russia, has raised quite
a sum OF money for the relief fund and
that 500 rubles were sent direct 10
Kishinefr. lie said more money would
be forthcoming when the real needs
Of the people were known.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
PAID HIGH WAGES.
Average Amount Received ny La""r
ers ON Farms Exceeds FREE
NIOms Years.

Lansing. May is.-The secretary of
state in his weekly crop bulletin says
of farm labor: The average monthly
wages with board in the southern coun-
ties is S2193, in the central counties
S20.S6. in the northern counties $2l.79,
and in the state S2i.63. The average
wages by the day, without hoard, IN
the southern counties is $i.36, in the
central counties Si.27. in the northern
counties Sl.34, and in the state Sl.3a-
The average wages by the month last
year with board, was in the state 5000.
and she average wages by the day
without board was, in the state Sl.22.
Many spondents reptrt that farm
laborers are very scarce, which II m
dicated by the continued rise IN
wages"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
Instantly Killed.

Detroit, May ls kugh johnson,
aged ~, the former well-known car
riage manufactures of Detroit, met 4.
sudden death at Dearborn, stepping
cut Of the way OF Michigan Central
freight train only to step directly in
front OF "A passenger train when he
again sought the tracks after the
freight had passed. He was struck by
the pilot and hurled several feet to one
side, death being instantaneous. HE
body was not mangled
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Niles. May Is. The senatorial situ-
alton has assumed a new phase in
western Michigan. Congressman T..
J.. Hamilton will be an active candi-
date for the place and his friends
believe he will win out in canter.
The congressman himself has not
made an open bid for the place as
yet. but his hackers say the an
nounccment Of the boom will be
Forthcoming at the proper time
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Saginaw, May 49,. Robert G.. steele
Of Lansing. was elected grand chan
cellor of the Michigan grand lodge
Knights of Pythias, here. The adj
dress Of welcome ON behalf of the
Saginaw knights was made 10y
Rowland Common, 20 which response
was made by Grand Chancellor Caro-
Grand Chancellor Caro's report
showed that during the year six new
lodges had been added and the mem
bership had increased over 800.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
Indian. Want eoOO.O Oo.

Grand Rapids, May 1s.-A confer
euce of the 800 Ottawa and Chippewa
Indians of Mason and Oceana counties
was held at Fern and il was decided 10
demand 100000 of the government,
which they claim is due them under
terms of a treaty of 1898. Joseph
Cushway, the Pottswatomic, who Sc
cured liberal concessions for his tribe
from the government, will assist the
Ottawas and Cbippewas in the prosecu-
ton of their claim.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
ron az M. Head Cut or.

Grand Rapids, May 20. John Hen
erickson, a teamster in the employ of
the Columbian Transfer company. was
instantly killed while driving into the
compauy's barn on top Of n load of
hay. While entering the barn the
horses started suddenly and the mans
head came in contact ~ith sharp
iron beam. The top OF his head was
cut comDIetply of.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

So. Joseph, May rs. The jury IN the
George Smith murder ease brought In
"a verdict Of guilty of assault with in
tent 10 do great bodily harm less than
murder. On the night of April II Smith
attempted 10 kill his wife with a
Ratchet at their home al Watervliet
smith will be sentenced Monday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Detroit. May 1s.-The diamonds OF
Louis Busch. who was arrested here
ON n charge of smuggling them, were
sold at auction al the federal building
here. The foreign bidders were routed
by local dealers. Traub Brothers pur-
chased two packages of stones for 81
100. and j. Rolshoven got the largest
packape for S9s75
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
Tragic End.

Jackson, May ls.-The marital
troubles for the Ottney family, of
Blackman township, came 10 tragic
end when John Ottney, Jr., blew off
the top Of his head with shotgun in
the presence Of his wife. The FANNY
troubles date from year ago. OFT
ney's wife then got into bad company
and left her husbands farmhouse i'm
Rlnckmnn toMnship.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
Pnstmnstrrs, snInrIe..

Lansing. May 10 Anumber Of Mich.
igan postmasters will receive more
money the coming year because OF the
increase in the amount OF receipts oi
their Office during the past year.
Among those offices which are In
creased are Battle Creek. from $500
60 $1,000; Charlotte. from 5000 TO So
300; Durand from $1,000 10 $500. and
Eaton Rapids. from 81 500 TO $1,000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Detroit, May ls.-A fire which orig
mated mysteriously in the paint room
ON the third floor of Caille Bros slot
machine factory, corner OF Woodward
and Milwaukee avenues, did $40 900
damage. The greater part of the loss
was from water. The Briscoe Manu-
featuring company. which occupied
the first floor OF the building, was
damaged $4,000 bv water.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
shot himself.

Battle Creek. May 10. Herbert
WoodcocIS. of bridgeport. who came
here TO receive treatment for mental
troubles. shot himself Monday lie ef-
capped from his attendants and ran
into shed where he fired "A shot
through his temple. II is said he can
not recover
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Benton Harbor. May rs A girl en-
ployed in the rag department OF Me
Watervlet paper mill found $50 francs
tied mp in an old hustle The find was
turned over to the Natervliei bank anc
.was cnsbed here for Sg5
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Kalamazoo, May Isl +. schmidt
Of Chicago, president OF the River
View Coated Paper Mills company in
this city, was killed by a train here.
lie was walking along the track from
the factory when run down. The body
was thrown 80 feet in The air, death be-
ing instantaneous.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
nnhnrd D, Mn.Len man.

Monroe. May IS. Three masked men
battered IN the door OF Laurence Greg
ory's home, five miles northeast from
here. bound Gregory, and then rot bed
him Of $50 cash. u certificate of de.
post for 500. and n check faEj S34O
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Lansing, May IS board Of state
auditors is advertising second time
for bids for ice, coal and heating the
state capitol. The previous bids gave
rise TO the idea that Lansing parties
were trying to hold up the state.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
Pound nromIne.

Mount Pleasant, May IS The Dow
Chemical company, Of Midland, which
has been drilling for bromine az the
fair grounds just north Of Mount
Pleasant, has found the chemical for
which they have been seekiHg at a
depth or .4Os feet.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
Personal AND PoLrTIcAI.

Joseph Bashaw died in Salem, Ore,
aged Ia years. lie served in the
French war under Napoleon.
Bishop Thomas Alfred Starkey, Of
the Episcopal diocese OF Newark, died
at East Orange, \. j. aged IS years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Sault Ste. Marie, May 20. --Iulia Rosa
seau, aged 100 wears and four days,
died here Tuesday from paralysis.
Mrs Rosscnu was born in Kalamazoo.
Mich, May -. 1903. She was in De-
troit 81 the time Of its capture by the
British.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
KllIrd mIs NeIrhhnr.

Coleman. May is.John H. Moore,
a farmer living two miles from here,
died as a result OF injuries received in
fight with Mat Sentz and his son.
neiphbOrs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
Hand Tourn.mert.

lansing, May ia.June 10 is the
date set for the enlivenment OF Lam
sing by the music Of 30 or more
bands, which will doubtless attract
of people TO the city from
the rural surroundings and mel g.,
boring towns.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
veteran Minis,er NE.

Birmingham, May 90 Rev. Hiram
Hood, aged So, one of the Oldest and
best known Of Michigan's pioneer
Methodist ministers. IS dead from a
stroke OF apopiexy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Grand Rapids, May rs. Leonard
Norman. young man Of Alpine
fn@nship. was STRUCK by lightning
and instantly killed. He had been
working in field and was struck
~ he war driving to the barn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23
Ends Life ina water barrel

South Haven, May 49,. Asa H. Heath.
aged 20 years, committed suicide by
drowning himself In = barrel OF water.
AZ one time he was wealthy cattle
rancher. Fifteen years ago he lost
100000 in the wheat pit on the board
OF trade IA Chicago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Lansing. May is.-Gov. Bliss has
signed the bill of senator Kelly, which
prohibits the sale of corn syrup OF
syrups containing glucose unless prop
erlN labeled
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-05-23

Bay city. May 20. The Masonic Tenn
pie burned Tuesday night. Loss, $780,
600; insurance, $4,000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-26
FIVE SHOCKS TO KILL TRIOLA.
0edy . Bad Conductor And Hair Was Oily
He Kept Patrick Awake.

OssIN1Eo. n. Y. May 26,-Antonio Trio!a.
an Italian, who killed Mamie Corela, q vaude-
Vile singer of Mulberry street, New
York city, was sent to the chair at 60 cloc X
this morning. Triola. accompanied by tho
Rev. DR.. NJ Mahoney and Father Martin
OF St. Augustine's Church, came from the
cell to the death chamber smiling. He
smied as the keeper adjusted the straps
and there was no hesitation In his manner
nj any time.
At $50 the first shock. LOO volts, was
given and continued for thirty seconds.
Four more followed at intervals and Trola
was pronounced dead eight minutes from
the time Of the first shock After an au-
topsy the body was claimed by relatives.
Five heavy shocks were necessary be-
cause Triola was very thin and his body
was a bad conductor. and also because his
hair was thick and oily.
Physicians from New York and num-
her OF towns in Westchester county wit
ncssed his death.
Arthur Flanagan, a negro. who is under
sentence Of death for killing Hugh Meow
er7i. a prison keeper in New York, was TO
he executed thi. morning, but was granted
a reprieve until next Monday by Gov
Odell
Albert T. Patrick, the alleged Rice MUIR
derer, waa kept aw AXE all night by tho
Drawing OF Triola and was awake this MORN
ing when the condemn ed man was sent
10 his doom.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-26
JOSEPH VAN VLECk DEAD.
BY Ills Advice Many OF Mont Chairs Fine
Roads Were Built.

Joseph Van Week, one Of the oldest and
most prominent citizens Of Montclair, N j..
died there yesterday OF heart trouble, from
which he had suffered fol a year He
was born in Marbletown, n. Y. IT. 1870
he came to New York city and entered the
wholesale boot and shoe business In
1880 lie entered the employ Of Phelps, Dodge
d Co., metal merchants at 90 John street.
After about 20 years there nc become
partner IN thI firm. H. retired tic first
In 1874, soon after h. moved n Mont
clair, he was elected q commissioner Of
public roads and In 1879 &C. the township
commlttee. BY Ills advice many Of Mont
clalr's fine roads were built.
He was vice-president of the Arizona
and Southeastern Railroad and was con-
nected with a number of mining compa-
MES, with the Bank OF Montclair and the
Montolair Trust Company. He was mem
Der Of Montelair's Outlook Club. and was
one OF the largest property owners in the
town. He made several gifts to the Y NJ.
G. A. in Montclair, to Wesleyan University,
where his brother, John Monroe Van Week,
has been professor Of mathematics and
astronomy since 1858, and to other educa-
tional institutions. He was a prominent
member o! the Congregational Church in
Montclair.
Mr. Van Week leaves a widow, who was
his second wife; two sons and daughter.