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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
Control Of Powder Trade.

Philadelphia (SpcciaD 1t was an
nounced at the Office OF the Marsdcn
Eompany that the International Smoke
less Powder and Chemical Company,
which is controlled by the Marsden Com
Pany. has passed into the hands of the
DUPONT International Powder Company.
This deal. it is said, gives the Dupont
company control OF 90 per cent. OF the
powder business from the United States.
The DUPONT Company was organized
nnder the laws OF Delaware last Tuesday.
- IS capitalized at SIo,ooo,ooo The
terms under which the lntcrnationa!
ssmokeless Powder Company passes to
The control OF the DUPONT Company was
accomplished through an exchange of
stock and cash payment OF S4ooooo.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
WORTH MILLIONS A POUND.
Radinm is 1000 Times More Costly
Than Gold.

Baltimore, Md Especially The won
derful properties of that almost unknown
and much discussed substance which has
been called the modern miracle" but is
known as radium, was the subject of all
interesting lecture, illustrated with nu-
mcrous experiments, by Mr.. William J.
Hammer, OF New York, before the Geo.
graphical Society of Baltimore at Pea.
body Hall.
Mr.. Hammer is probably as well vers-
cd III the properties OF this newly dis
covered substance as any person OH this
side OF the ocean, and has for over two
years been experimenting with it in this
country and abroad. lie exhibited speci-
mems OF the substance ranging from 40
TO 1000 units in strength, and explained
the enormous possibilities OF it for either
good or evil
In appearance radium resembles salt
| and could not be told from the white
crystal by the uninitiated, but its power
fu properties have startled the scien-
tifc world and opened up possibilities
hitherto undreamed Of
In opening his lecture Mr.. Hammer
said lie should first speak of phosphor-
csccnt substances, or those which could
be made to give out cold light or
light without heat. by being stimulated
by electric currents, as it was in this
held that radum gave promise of being
OF the greatest commercial value. He
sad that II was within the range OF pos
slblitics that buildings would be lighted
by large globes painted with phosphores-
cent paint and stimulated with radium.
giving out constantly its immense store
OF light at speed half that OF the light
OF the sun. which is 10000 miles sec
ond.
He told of the wonderful properties
OF the radium in giving out these i'm
mense rays constantly without dimin-
ishing lis own weight and said that the
assertion of German scientist that
radium did deprecate in weight had
been acknowledged by the scientist him
self TO be incorrect.
In speaking OF radium and radio
active substances, Mr.. Hammer first ex-
planned from what radum was obtained.
lie SAID 1t was made from pitchblende,
which was found in Bohemia, but was
also found in number OF States in this
country. lie said he had received let
ter from Professor Curie, who, with
his wife, has made the most extensive
experiments. Mrs Curc discovered the
substance. Professor Curie said that he
was unable 10 obtain the pitchblende
from Bohemia, except for experimental
purposes as some Germans had corner.
cd the supply, and would not allow him
TO obtain any for commercial purposes
Mr.. Hammer said it was known that
some Germans had recently come to this
country for the purpose of investigating
the supply TO be obtained here
From 5000 tons Of the pitchblcndc, Mr.
Hammer said about 2.2 pounds of radi
um could be obtained. Its value had bee
about S2,75o,ooo 4 pound, but it had risen
to four or five times that amount and
was probably worth about COCO times az
much as pure gold The difficulties OF
separating it from the numerous ingredi.
cnts of which pitchblende was composed
hc said, could hardly be appreciated and
hunting for the proverbial needle in the
hay stack was childs play to it.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
GEN. REYES IN NO hurry.
frying to Prevent Coiombll From Making a
Warlike Move.

Washington, D. c. Especially Be
cause OF the determination OF General
Reyes to support all the contentious he
makes in his brief, that this or that
phase OF this governments isthmian
policy was against precedent by his
torical references, as we'll as by high
authorities OF international law, the
preparation Of the paper is taking
longer than was at first expected. 1t
was said that it was not at all certain
when the note would be ready for trans
mission TO the State Department. In
deed, General Reyes is not in any haste
20 send it, for this may be taken by
the Colombians as the termination oil
shrir ENJOYS mission here and the
Country might seize on the opportunity
70 make war, contingency which Cen
eral Reyes has thus far used his ut
most endeayor to prevent.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

w. A. McKowen, secretary OF til.
board OF regents OF the California
| State University, has confessed thai
| he IS dclaultcr to the amount of S2o,.
600. Most OF the money was lost or
( the race tracks.
The application of the Mercantile
| Trust Company for the appointment ol
| an additional receiver for the United
States Shipbuilding Company was de-
/ med
Serious difficulty is being encounter
ed in the construction OF the new East
River tunnel from the Battery to
brooklyn.
Rear Admirals Evans and Cooper ar
rived at Honolulu with the ships OF the
North Asialic Squadron.
a quarrel over six cents resulted
in the murder OF two persons in the
Italian quarter OF Philadelphia.
Charles Cawlcy, IS years old, was
placed on trial Tor the murder OF five
members oi his family.
Two men lost their lives and one
was fatally hurt in Il freight collision
near Pawnce, Kan.
a feeling OF uneasincss prevails in
steel structural quarters over the sub
jcct OF prices.
Between rs and 100 people were rem
dcrcd homeless by a fire at Millvalc,
Pa.
Dr. Frank b. Mallory, OF the Harvard
Medical School, has made an important
discovery rs TO tile origin of scarlet
fever.
New York police have begun an inves
,ieation oi Tho death OF Adolphus
llruckcr. a former member OF the Brit
iah Parliament.
w. 5. Crosby, of the Chicago Boarti
OF Trade, declares that the campaigr
against the bucket shops has been :
failure.
Major William H. Garland, who hac
shaken hands with every president sine,
Washington, died at Johnson City
Tenn.
Testimony will be taken OF the charge,
against Attorney George A. Lamb b,
The Northern Pacific Railway Company
y reduction OF wages averaging !.
per cent aud affecting 10000 men il
the ConnellsNille coke regions has beer
announced
The engineer OF Chicago Denvci
limited train was killed near Oman,
by the locomotive jumping the track.
The assets OF the Consolidated LAX,
Superior Company were sold at auc
lion in New York TO Speycr & Co..
a. {. Bushnell. cashier Of the Yah
National Bank. New Haven, CT. sho
himself At the bank building.
With the exception OF France. al
the powers interested in the Venezuelan
arbitration have forwarded to the tri
bnnal notification of the verifcatior
OF their claims by the Caracas Com
mission. Judgment viii be delivered
early in February.
The sea ol Azoi is disappearing and
the waters have rccedcd to such an ex.
tent III fve days that the bed OF the seq
is. visible lor , distance OF thousands
OF feet.
France will make a favorably reply
TO the Ausiro- Russian proposal for the
establishment. oi the Crctan system OF
administration for Macedonia. Italy
and Great Britain are also expected to
accept it.
In consequence OF the reduction Of
wages by the United States Steel Cor
poralion The Scotch steel -makcrs are
negotiating With the view OF fixing sell
ing prices and amending the wage
scale
The cruiser Dixie discmbarked 33o
marines at Colon and they left immc-s
dia,ely Tor Empire Station. near Pam
anna, taking with them 70 machine guns
and . automatic guns.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
Explosion Raised the Roof.

indianapolis, Ind. (SpcciaD Three
robbers stood guard in the office oi the
Star Elevator with drawn rcvolvcrs,
while three oi their companions work
ed for an hour and exploded seven
charges OF dynamite. The heavy cxplo-
sions raised the roof OF the building
from its foundation. Terrified people
in the ncighborhood stood at a distance
and watched the robbers. who finally
became discouraged at their repeated
failure to reach the inside OF a burglar
proof strong box inside the safe and
lett few minutes before the police
arrived
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
Got Her Husband And Money.

Albany, N. Y. (SpcciaD "A million
collars is said to be involved in the case
oi HeT1og VS.. the Title Guaranty Com
pany, in which the Court OF Appeals sus-
tained the judgment of Justice Truax, of
the Supreme Court. The decision gives
Fanny McConib Hcrzog a quarter inter
est IN the estate OF her father. who died
In New York city in March. 1901. Ono
clause OF the McComb will gives her this
soarier interest, but codicil cut her in
teresi IN the will in case she married Mr..
sferzog Justice Truax, at special term,
IN his decision gave Mrs. Hcrzog the
saiaTier interest first provided for in tho
Will " '
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
I inaueiat.

Sterling exchange has risen cents
in the pound in ten days.
Copper shares Friday touched the
highest point for many months
Evidently Philadelphia shareholders
Ike Speyer's plan better than Moi
ily's plan.
The principal bull tips are still on
Analgamatcd Copper and Brooklyn
Rapid Transit
Egyptian cotton merchants who are
now IN this country say that their
home country is still bullish on Amer
Ican cotton.
After the Cuban bill was signed Sugaf
shares iell sharply.
The Western crowd attacked Penn
sylvania and clipped off nearly per
cent. temporarily.
Two-dollar oil in Pennsylvania seems
to be the Standards aim That Is The
highest price for years
Chicago hears that Vice Presiden,
Willard. OF the Erie. will become vice.
president OF the Burlington.
An official OF the St. Paul says thai
railroad could easily pay 10 per cent
dividends. instead OF ? per cent.
During his year the total shipments
OF Lake Superior ore by water were 25.-
5oo.ooo tons, against 27,5oo,ooo in 1909
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
dEO'S MILLIONS TO Plus
" Remarkable Return OF Riches TO the
Vatican.
Sis,e00,0Q0 BY CARDINAL GOTTI.
GOTTl.
Nf Turns u Over to Pope Plus. Stating That
Pope Leo Just Before Death couiided the
Money TO Him Pending the Election OF
Successor. He TO Use !, as He Thought
Best, Should lie Be Elected Pope.

Romc (By Cable) ).-According to thC
Iribuna. the Vatican had sudden wcaitl
poured into its Golfers. For some time
certain sums which were known to be
possessed by Pope Leo we're looked
ftor without result, the search towarc
fshe end becoming somewhat feyersh
Cardinal Got,i, project OF the Propa.
Eanda. accompanied by Monsignor
'idarzolini. one OF the late Popc's sec.
re,aries, drove up to the Vatican and
getting out hurriedly began tugging
at heavy object in the carriage. As
distance was offered, but it was reius-
cd, and Cardinal Gotti and Monsignor
Marzolini between them carried the
mysterious object to the apartment oil
Pope Plus. They were Immediately
admitted, and remained for two hours.
Intense curiosity was aroused by this
erf, as 1t was believed TO have some
relation TO the missing wealth and the
widest rumors were circulated 1t
soon became known, however, that the
bag contained 100000 francs $4,000,
ooo) in bank notes
When Cardinal Gotti entered tho
presence OF the Pope he sank to his
knees. and, pointing to his burden,
said:
Your Holiness, the lamentcd Leo
Just before his death conhded 10 me
the money which | now lay at your
feet, saying that il | succeeded him
was TO use it as | thought best; that
II another took his place was to turn
the money over to him after a period
al four months had elapsed. This |
now do in the presence OF Monsgnor
Marzolini. who has been the only other
person to share the secret
The Pope was much affected,
The Tribuna goes on to relate that
tust about tho time this scencc was be-
tng enacted in the papal apartments an
electrician, while removing the hang
ings in the late poppe Leo's chamber
Tn order to get at the electric light
S'iTcs, found in hole in the wall sew
'eral bags which we're carelessly tied.
These bags, when opened, we're found
10 contain o2so,ooo francs (SIS5o, ,ooo).
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
Elaek Nay Succeed rtocter.

The President has rendered the posi-
ton OF Civil Service Commissioner
made vacant by the death oi John Il.
Proctor. to Gen. John c. Black, OF Chi
cago. General Black is commander in
chief OF the Grand Army.
General Black has not indicated
whether or not lie will accept the ap-
pointmcnt. lie was Commissioner OF
Pensions during the second Admins
tration OF President Cleveland.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
l.eishm an Was Vigorous.

Further adviccs from Minister Leish-
man at Constantnoplc to the State De-
partment show that he has made very
energetic protest to the Porte against
the action OF the Turkish officials at
Alexandrctta in the case OF United
States Consul Davis.
Mr.. Leishman's last cable message
sustains Consul Davis in his action and
the State Department, consequently,
is not disposed to regard iayorably any
complaints from the Porte against his
defense OF naturalzed American ci,i-
zcnS.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
Another Version OF II.

, Paris (By Cable. THE Rome corre-
dinal Gotti, project OF the Propaganda
and one OF the executors Of the will oi
Leo Kill. was received by the Pope
and informed His Holiness that he held
q large sum of money confded to him
by the late Pope. with the mission that
be should hand it to the new pontiff
four months after his election. The al
itged reason for Pope Lco's course is
that he wished his successor to learn
how dicfiilut it would be to rule the
Church without money, thereby i'm
pressing upon him the necessity for
economy. The sum left by Pope Leo is
said to amount to 81 ,oOo, 900.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
IdeaiIIied Stolen Bill

Augusta. Ga. tSpeciaD Frank Mil
Ter, alias Frank White. was arrested here
and is charged with being one of the
men who cracked the safe at Cuyton,
Ga, and secured several hundred dol
lars. On being searched at police bar
racks. member Of pennies were found
on him. Chief Norris became suspicious,
and wired for the manager OF the conn
pany robbed 10 conc to Augusta A
peculiarly torn SIo bill. which had been
IN the possession OF the company for sew
eraI months, was identified by the man
ager.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
Warlike We 4 From Japan.

Toxic (By Cable).--ln consequence
OF Russias reply. a special conference
OF the elder statesmen OF Japan, includ
ing the Marquis Ito and the Cabinet
Ministers, is proceeding here. 1t is
understood that the statesmen are con
Sidering the adoption OF firm stand
against Russia. General Kodama, the
War Minister, was present for the first
time at the conference, There is re,
newed activity at the Admiralty. in view
OF possible naval demonstration.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
TIE LATEST NEWS IN SHORT ORDER.
Domestic.

The United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals, sitting in Philadelphia, sus-
tanned the District Court OF New Jer-
sey i'll the case OF Harry c. Spinks and
other stockholders, who appealed
against the payment Of an assessment
called By Receiver Henry {. Tatnall.
OF the Asphalt Company OF America.
Judge Martin, oi Philadelphia, has
given DR.. James Strickland, OF Roam
oke, Va, the custody OF his two chill
drcn, whom the mother was accused
OF abducting from convent school in
Baltimore.
On account OF III, refusal OF skilled
laborers oi the New Haven Iron and
Steel Company to accept a 10 per cent.
reduction in wages the mill will close
down, throwing 400 men out OF work.
The American Bible Society has APP
proved the project OF the British and
Foreign Bible Society to observe
March :, 1904, as Bible Sunday.
a committee meeting OF the National
Congress OF Mothers was held in Phil
adelphia TO devise ways and means OF
oustIng Reed Smoot.
4 retrcnchment movement has fol-
lowed the consolidation OF the Amcri-
can Tinpatc and the American Sheet
Steel Companies.
Anna Krcncn, wife OF Fred Krenen,
drowned herself and her two children
in a cIstcrn at their home, in Lcseur,
Minn.
Mrs. Geneva Flahcrty, OF Duluth,
Mimi, died from starvation on train
hF a hFn {
home.
A jury Of six women sat in a case
in the Juvenile Court in Chicago.
The United States grand jury at
Omaha returned indictments against
United S,ates Senator Charles H.
Dietrich. former Adjutant General
Leonard ". Colby, Of Ncbra "a; ior-
mcr State Senator Elliott Lowe, H. NJ
Allen, president OF the Standard Ca..le
Company, ana others.
Mayor Weaver vetoed tie loan bill
appro?ria;ing $ioooo oco for municipal
in Phladsiphia and City
CoLncl Immediately passed the bill
oye7 the veto. The loan will now be
submitted to the voters.
The cruiser Olympia, flagship OF the
caribbean Sea squadron, sailed from
Norfolk for Panama filled with ammu-
milton, arms and other supplies for the
marines on the isthmus.
Chief Paym25ter Dodge, OF the De-
partment OF the East, accuses Capt
John w. L. Phillips, OF the Twenty
seventh Infantry, with duplicating pay
accounts.
Mrs. Harry L. Smith and her two
were crematcd in a FIRE that
burned their home at Oatlanc, 4 SUI
burb OF Philadelphia.
Rufus r. Councils, president OF the
defunct banks at lndiahoma, Sterling
and Oluska, Ok, was found guilty OF
forgery.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
Commits Suicide by Fire.

Oxford, o. (SpcciaD.-Miss Mary
Kyger, aged 40 years, member Of one
Of the wealthest families in this county,
committed suicide She saturated her
clothing with gasoline and then set her
self oil fire. No cause is known.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
Intelligent DOG Dies.

After an absence OF week. Rex. a
French poodle belonging to Fields
hhoads, newspaper dealer of Ches-
Ter, Pa, was found dead IN q ditch by
It's owner The dog always accom-.
panied his master on his newspaper
rounds and served many OF the Gus,
toners, taking the papers In his
mouth and leaving them on the door
steps or carrying them into the yard.
as instructed.
Mr.. Rhoads AYERS that the poodle
would often take papers from the
store to customers and would never
mako mistake. going unerringIy 20
the house Of the person to which 10
was directed.
"Colled(. Rcx!" meant that be W.,
70 bring back penny. and tho dof
would walt until the penny had bten
given 70 him.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
Ssesod Torpedo Fiotllis.

Charleston. s. c. (SpceiaD.- The
SECOND torpedo boat notilla. under
command OF Lieutenant Marbury John
SON. arrived here from Norfolk. and
Dgobably will leave here for the south
ward Saturday. The torpedo boat de-
stroyers are the Lawrence. Stewart,
Tuxton. worden and Whipple. They
reDort having very easy passage. av-
<raeing IS knots an hour the entire
,erip. The convoy, the batticship Texas
started with them, but was soon dis
'asneed She has not yet reached here.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
Mrs. Manning L. Chnsnn

St. Louis. Mo (SpecilD Mrs. Dan.
iel Manning. Of Albany, N. Y, was
elected president OF the Worlds Fair
board Of lady managers, vice Mrs. Jas.
l.. Blair, resigned She received - out
OF IS votes. Mrs. Manning had no
opposition. She was nominated by Miss
Helen Gould, who made a short speech
reviewing her qualifications.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
A Military Scandal

New York (Spccial) Charges Of du-
ylirating his pay accounts for the months
of October and November were pre-
ferTed against Capt John w. l.. Phillips,
Iweniy-seyenth United States Infantry.
by Col. Francis S. Dodge, chief paymas-
teT Of the Department OF the East.
Colonel Dodge has forwarded the papers
m the case TO the Paymaster General at
Washington for further action. Captain
Phillips Is on leave Of absence from his
regiment. which is now stationed in the
Philippines.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
Mrs. Dowl, Living We'll.

Cannes. France (By Cablc) Mrs.
Dowie and her son. Gladstone Dowic,
are following the usual habits OF the
visitors here. They have fine apart
ments and they take their meals in a
restaurant. They have carriage and
enjoy every comfort. The hotel. keeper
was anxious over the first news of The
financial trouble ol Elijah ILL.," but
he seems to he satisfied now that his
patrons have plenty OF money.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
This Legacy WIN Lapse.

London (By Cablc) The will of the
late Cardinal Hcrrcro y Espinosa con.
tains, according to special dispatch
from Madrid. the extraordinary bcqucsl
OF $1,000 to the first Spanish general
landing in United States territory with
an army sufficiently strong 10 avenge the
the defeats OF Cuba and tie Philippines. F"
Pending the happening OF this event The
legacy is 10 remain deposited in the Bank
OF SPAN.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-12-23
.uaIted Colo mbi.us" Formed.

Paris (By Cable).-The formal or
ganization here OF the United Colom-
bian Committee" with membership
OF Colonibians throughout Europe. is
announced for the purpose OF inform
ing the European public OF Colombia's
rights in the Panma affair. The Com
mttee's headquarters are at 6I Avenue
Marceau