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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22
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z RECIPES II

Orange Cream-Beat one egg well.
add one cup of whipped credm to it
half a cup of powdered sugar. one cur
Of grated cocoanut. the grated rlnd OF
one and the juice OF one and half
oranges: but this between layer cake
and over the top sprinkle with grated
cocoanut
Cocoanut Pudding-Break cocoanui
cakes in small pieces and when there Is
one cupful soak them in two cupfuls
Of milk half an hour: beat yolks OF
two eggs and two tablespoonfuls Of
sugar and half q tablespoonful of salt:
add this TO the milk; turn into bak'
ing dish and bake in a moderate oven
twenty minutes.
Potato Gems-To one cupful OF
warm mashed potatoes add one table
spoon Of butter, one teaspoon Of salt.
beat the yokes of two eggs; add to
them one cup OF milk: pour this upon
one and half cnps Of sifted Hour and
the mashed potato, add the beaten
whites Of the eggs and two and half
level teaspoonfuls of baking powder;
oil buttered gem pans two-thirds full
and bake In a quick oven twenty min
utes.
Egg Blscult-Stir two level teaspoon.
fuls Of baking powder. one teaspoonfuI
Of sugar. half level teaspoon Of salt
and two cupfuls Of siftsd -four; rub
into this two level tablespoonfuls OF
butter; when well mixed add one egg
well beaten; add half cup OF milk to
II; add this to the dough. mixing with
q spoon; the dough should be quite
soft; toss on Toured board: roll out
one inch thick, cut with a biscuit cut
ter; place on slightly noured pan;
bake In quick oven nfteen minutes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22

with habit back, and has circular
Hounce at the lower edge, which Is cut
in two portions, both jointings being
made invisibly beneath the tucks.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is, for jacket, two
and half yards forty-four inches wide
or two and quarter yards tifty-two
inches wide; for skirt, seven yards for
ty-four inches wide or five and three
quarter yards fifty-two inches wide.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22
csus. Of N aIsrla.

Most everybody knows that malaria
is due to certain peculIarities Of soil as
a general rule. The microbes swarm
In swampy lands. Excavations OF all
sorts. extensive cuttings FOR railroads
and the breaking up Of virgin soil on a
large scale are followed frequently By
outbreaks OF malaria. 1t has also been
demonstrated TO the satisfaction Of the
experts that malaria Infection IL car
ried In the sting OF the mosquito
which gathers the virus from the sou.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22
A sERvIcEABLE COSTUME.

desirable model shown is of cheviot in
With stitched bands of white cloth
,dged with plain gray of dark shade.
All suiting materials are, however.
iqually appropriate.
The jacket is made with fronts, back
and under-arm cores and with deep
.unic that is scanned to the blouse and
,an be omitted whenever n short Jacket
Is desired. The sleeves are full, with
turnover cuffs. The skirt Is circular,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22
Leather Wrist Bags.

For the best grade of wrist bags SAT
flan-a species of morocco-is the pre-
fcrred leather just now and a rich red
is the best liked color. Lizard. alliga
tor, walrus and sea lion feathers have
not altogether lost prestige and there
is n tendency for leather covered han
dies in place of the familiar chains. the
latter 1t Is claimed proving injurious
for the gloves.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22
Slirred Sun-Bonnets,

Shlrred sunbonnets are to be used 70,
outing wear. They are simply one Of
the novelties of the season. For coun,
try wear and use at the seashore they
are rather picturesque. They are made
of shlrred null and fine thin lawn
Some models are seen made of flowere5
organdies. The shirring Is done on
feather bones. Broad, long ties are
used on all models.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22
New Dre.s rsbrIcs.

Among the new dress fabrics Is n
silk gauze called vaporin. Us sheer and
dlmy as chiffon. OF silky lustre and
beautifully adapted to dressy modes
wherein much tucking and shirrIng
Is used. While speaking Of dress
fabrics. there are many new silk-and-
wooden and silk-and-linsp mixtures In
all the new colors. and Of excellent
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22
The Modish White Plume,

Exclusive milliners are just now ex
plotting long white plumes on big, BLACK
hats, and the modish white plume, by
the way, is coming in a warm, creamy
tint ever so much more becoming thap
blue white.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22

II is the bacteria that have become
yirulent by feasting ON human tissues
that are dangerous. A soIled bottle
returned to the milkman by a mother
whose baby had diaryhoea viii infect
the score or more Of bottles that o.
washed In the same water with It.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22

Parasol, hat and girdle to match are
one of the expensive dress fads. 1t is
very effective fashion with white
or linen colored costumes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22

wearing qualities. Especially attrac
tive are the very sheer mohalrs, known
as "mohalr Swiss" that stands an,
amount of wear, dust or damp atmos
phere.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22

Brown Is color that is coming
strongly to the front 1t is soft
woodsy brown, very restful. One sees
1t both in gowns and hats.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22

ly on the water) are the little red cloth
coats faced with either coarse Irish
lace or white linen, and worn with
white linen or white serge skirts.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22
Tho Seasons Color.

Blue Is certainly winning color this
season. 1t ranges from pale blue to
the deepest, most brilliant cornflower.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22

Isvsstion OF Decimal Frsetioss.
Decimal fractions were Invented by
German. Johann MuclIsr, OF Nurem-
berg. In the year lSUk
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22
Preserying Pointers.

A clear, dry day should be selected
.oI making jelly.
=
All fruit should be ripe. sound an0
fresh.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22

Rhubarb should neither be too ten.
Ter and succulent nor too hard and
iticky. In the first case the stalks have
lot attained their growth. and in tho
second they have gone beyond it.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22

Preserved fruits and iellies are bct.
'er kept in sunlight than in the dark.
Dark and damp closets are conducivr
o mold
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22
Currants should be picked while dry

Use the best sugar.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22
J; u y ;i;;: J: !; }: !:

OF don't need it. my dear"
said Pfeincger, patronizing-
ly. There are some wo.
men who have 10 decl;
themselves out with haunt-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-07-22

At breakfast the next morning he
suddenly said. "Mollie."
Mrs. Pfeincger started little.
"What Is 1t. James;" she asked.
Don't you think-er-that your
wardrobe wants looking after a lit
sieY
Mrs. Pfeineger Ii long-sufiering. but
her tone was rather impatient as she
answered that size had been trying to
convince him OF that few days be-
fore.
II suppose you want me to look like
the fascinating Mrs. Barker" she
added.
mot By . long shot," said Pfcin. ger.
With rather exaggerated warmth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24
GENTRY
WAS A
SUICIDE
EmpIsys Of Kendall Mig. Co.
Took His Life at New HaVan
by InhaIlng Illuminating Gas.

James W. Gentry, travelling sales
man for the Kendall Manufacturing COM
pany. committed suicide at the Aldrich
house. New Haven, Saturday night by
gas asphyxiation.
lie registered az u. w. Norton" of
Boston. and prepared for his death by
plugging the key hole and the cracks
about the door of his room TO prevent
the escape OF gas and consequent de-
lection OF his act until II would be too
late TO resusctate him.
lie had previously left word at the
hotel office 90 be called I'm time 10 catch
the noon train bound east.
Papers found in Gentry's pockets led
70 the identification of the body
William Seagraves of this city. who
went to New Haven with Gentry Satur-
day evening returned home Sunday night
TO notify relatives and employers.
Gentry left his home, II Marshall street
last Friday morning. and up 20 the mo-
ment his friends learned OF his death
they had not heard nothing from him.
He was born In scituate. was 10 years
cid and leaves a widow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24
PAW W1UxET.

The Ladies' auxiliary OF the Volunteer
Fire company have everything in readi-
mess for a pleasing entertainment in ad-
dition 70 the supper and sale which will
be held IN Firemen's han tonight Music
and .,ecitation- will be features In ad-
dision 20 the artistic tableaux which the
social committee have arranged
The supper n 20 be served IRON 70
c.rt,ck- ana the entertainment and social
features will follow.
a saiuabls horse belonging to J. IA.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24

mace Oh nedNy tih anu
sheet steel. Perfectly timed.
Height 10 inches. diameter
II inches. weight 61z pounds.
Very simple in construction.
A child can operate 1t. IL
may be cleaned as easily az
a tin pail. We guarantee this
simple machine to make per-
feet bread in three minutes.
You need not get your fin
gers all stuck up" with
dough. or worry about bread
making9 any more. as the
Three Minute Bread Maker
Is a mixer, kneader and
raiser all combined. We are
demonstrating this useful
article on our third floor.
During this sale bur special
price will be. each............
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24
N NEWSLETS

windin' up the fshiine,
Fiehin' days are DER.
Cant go on oil "Lizard
Fishin' any more.
winters overlook US,
Snow an ice Is near;
windin' up the fshiine
FUR another year.
Windin' up the hshiine-
o. what Joy he'd
Fishin' on oil LIZARD
In the days gone BY
gettfn' IN the sbaduers
In there in the bend
Feaiin' somethin' tuggin'
On the other END.
windin' up the nshhne'
Layin' 1t away;
Vyintr-v winds are sweepln
Down the crick today
windn' up the fishiine'
Sorry thing 70 DO
Hankerin' TO use IL
All the winter thro'.
New York sun.
uneon r,aporch OF 127 Charles street re-
-,ert. |. coat valued at s1.45 stolen from IN
front OF his shop. last evening.
r,,nchinr bag frame. valued at So.
.,,,an from VIM J. Homes yard, 80
friendship street, last Friday night
Manuel Yeti. Jr.. was arraisneo IN 'ils
oolice court. today. upon the chsrso %
Illegally collecting swili' IL VIII DO ''e0
on Dec 1st.
patrolman VIM. Foye extinguished a
are In Annie Brenman's tenemeht' "V
potter's avenue. at 8.o5 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. 1T was started by TWO sna''
boys and did very little damage
mean thief entered George L. james
houae rear OF 125 Codding street. yester-
dav. and stole a set OF false teeth. ine
teeth had been left on the Aitohen 'Np'e
and belonged TO Mrs. James.
ssnntangelo Morsimilino was tried, sd-
Judged probably guilty and bound over 10
She srand jury from the Sixtn os'ric,
court I'm 500. this morning, upon ehe
charge OF having made an indecent e~-
posure.
BENJAMIN Brito, a West inoiaI' war
..nt 10 tail for rs days by Judge sweet
land today. for an unprovoked sssaui,
,,non William T.. Connor. Brfto went INTO
q saloon on South Main street, last night
and slugged Connor.
-f,rx4r Hooper driver for tho Armour
packing Co. was thrown from his wagon,
when opposite 365 Elmwood avenue, ~.
1a:l5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Two OF
the wheels passed over his left ankle
bruising II severely.
Prairie avenue car 2l2 collideu WIN
James s. Jordan's milk wagon, at tne
corner OF Hospital and South streets at
5f:45 O'Clock yesterday morning. Jordan
was thrown out and his left arm injured.
Several milk bottles were broken ana SO
was the perch OF the wagon.
The Band OF Faithful Workers VIII
hold there monthly convention at the
Mission OF the Coming King, s27 Broad
street. near Congress avenue. Wednes-
day evening at 7t5 o'clock. Rev. Edl
ward A. Hainer. pastor OF the Union
Baptist church will speak. Mrs. Lottie
shogren and Miss Ruth A. Graham WIN
sing. All are cordially invited
Henry j. and Edward t. Parker. pro-
pr1etors OF a drug store at 3o6 Thurber's
avenue. were held for. the grand jury In
$1,000 each by Judge Sweetland. today. on
the charge of keeping n grog shop. Ed
ward T. Parker was fined $40 and costs
and sentenced TO Jail for 10 days for
making an illegal sale of liquor. Clarence
Bowmer. the clerk. was similarly SEN
fenced for two alleged illegal sales. APP
peals were taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24

sloop diamond" out I'm the rear OF the
storehouse occupied by the boats and
gears " the schooner Espcranza.
Arthur Collins has returned from n sew
erai days visit to friends In Putnam,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24

Luther . Co. w-s pronounced incurable
by Dr. Charles Arnold. the local yeteri-
nary surgeon and was shot Tho animal
was afflicted with species Of paralysis.
The Mission Workers OF Trinity chapel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24
Ash Sitter

Fibre Water Pals, regular
at Csc. Sale price.
Fibre Wash Tubs. small,
regular at oSc., now............
Medium, regular at 1.1e,
now .''''''''r'''''''''''''''''
Large, regular at las. now
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24

Parish hall.
Mrs. George ". Arnold of Broad street
will entertain tho Ladies' Aid society OF
the Baptist church tomorrow afternoon.
when the weekly sewing bee viii be In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24

order.
Mount Vernon Lodge No. So had It's
regular meeting In It's Broad street hall
last night.
Capt. Lewis Tillinghast ha. hauled his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24

will meet tomorrow with Miss Sarah Ar
m'ngton on Broad street, Edgewood. 10
discuss plans for the annual Christmas
sale which is scheduled for Wednesday
and Thursday. December and 3 In the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24
Toilet Sets

White and gold so much in
demand now. fancy shapes,
large rolled basin. complete
10-piece set that formerly
sold for 800. Special price at
Hand decorated. in flowers
and gold rolled edge basin,
straight edge, value 400. Sale
price ............... ............'.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24

Mrs. Jane a. Hood has returned home
from p tour OF the West with a musical
organization TO spend the Thanksgiving
holidays.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24
Dining Chairs

Golden oak finish. cane
sea. brace. arm-shaped seats.
m d e from solid oak
throughout, with spindle
back. An excellent value at
1,25. For tomorrow at
Only ACC Each.
Fifth Floor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24
Dish Pans

Blue and White Enamelled Ware,
14-quart size, at 25c., cheaper than
common tinware.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24
THE WEATHER
Double the Usual Number Of Trading Stamps Tomorrow

Boston. Nov. 24-For New hns n,aer. ta
Fair tonight and Weonesu@s' ,.,,nds
brisk TO high west 10 northwest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-24
Remarkable Offerings
Planned for
Thanksgiving Sales

We don't hesitate to say thai
this is the most important
thanksgiving sale of merchan,
disc that was ever held. Rather
than wait until later, when the
demand would naturally be less
1--WE employed most effective
means, and offer to the people oi
Providence most unusual values
ever given for tomorrow's sales
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-05-30

~ de Mayo de 1903.
Con motive de las eSplendidaS teStas
de Cruz, que Sc vienen celebrando en-
la .Quinta avenida", son muchos los
"bru1as" que escurren Ell bulto.
Entire ellos este Corresponsal, que
no lie llega la camisa al cuerpo, temien-
do que 10 empufien.
Vamos areopagitas, no esconderse,
que las bellfsimas que ALI llevan la
batuta, "tifien corolas, con los chispazoS
de luz de suS ojos", como dice Perez
LoSada.
Y eS precise que "esas luces, iluni-
men q los que a1n estamos en- tinieblas".
~. Anoche, y despues de termina-
do el mes de Maria, fue avisado por
un chiquillo, ell sefior Cura de que Sc
encontraba alberta la puerta mayor de
nuestro temple.
Inmediatamente nos constituimos
con ell Pater en- la Tglesia y con gran
1orpresa vimos que ell cepillo donde Sc
Idepositaban las lilnosnas del "Indulto
lApost6lico," habfa sido destrozado y
robado la cantidad que contenia que
ascendfa unos nueve dollars. El des-
naturalizado, que tai fechor1a coneti6,
quedose escondido en- uno de los rinco-
mes del temple, valiendose de TN for
mon rara destrczar la cerradura del
cepillo.
La policfa tiene conocimiento del
hecho, y esperamos que pronto caera
en- sus garras tan infane "pajarraco." "
~ Cor la proxi1na partida de Ia
espiritual Isabelita Costas, son muchos
los "feos" que quedaran sin "consuelo." j"
Nosotros les aconsejamos que tomen
los bafios minerales de los magn16cos
manantia1es, de nuestro amigo Barto-
lone, que para estas 'dolencias" no
tienen rival.
Estan sin conformidad. Paciencia.
~ Muestro buen amigo el simpa-
tico polio Eduardo D1az Brink, piensa
ausentarse para Gales muy pronto.
Pasara unos d1as en- aque1 pueblo, don
de va con idea de cnrarse unas "afec-
clones nerviosas" que lie tlenen algo
preocupado.
Deseamosle buen viaje, y que encuen-
tire remedio para Ia dolencia que le
"atormenta.
~ Defnitivamente Marcia ell sa-
bado para Pefluelas Isabella Costas.
Con pena consignamos esta noticia.
Sepa Isabella que en- esta sociedad don
de tanto Sc lie distipgue, dejara I'm vac1o
muy grande y diflcil de llenar.
Sc ha procedido al arreglo de jar
dimes de nuestra plaza; y dados los bue-
nos deseos que amman nnestro al
calde, pronto veremoS nuestra plaza
convertida en- unos Campos Elfseos.
CorreSponsal.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-05-30
Ri@0Rama wianCiG0Rauuu

Mascagni, a su vuelta de
America, en- el proximo otoflo,
dara TN concerto en- Milwaukee,
terra de la cerveza.
Mascagni vuelve a America
contratado por una compafl1a, Ia
cual pagara por veinte y cinco
conciertos, a razon de 11no sema-
nal, la respectable suma de vein
te mil dollars.
El concerto de Milwaukee
tendra 1ugar de Noviembre a
Diciembre proximamente.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-05-30
Para Sabina Anfosso

Para Sabina AnfoSso
Santurce.
Son antros los esp1ritus abyectos;
BAHIA dulce fulgor las mobiles almas, =.
iYo Sc, 20 Sc, Sabina,
que por la tuya las estrelIas pasan!
VIRGILIO DAVILA.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-05-30
Mrs, A. M. |. CoIeson-
ere 2MANf5ATTANlAvEM
NUENA YORK.

Taquigraffa espaffola & inglesa en-
sehada por correo por una profesora
con ounce af1os de practica como ta-
quigraea y maestro. Mi metodo es sen
clio moderno. Curse complete SIS 90
pagaderos $1,000 al empezar, $1,000 al
principle del segundo mes y $500 el ter
cero, despues de estos gastos Sc sigue
estudiando hasta que Sc aprenda.
Sc pueden dar referencias en- los Es-
tados Unidos y Puerto Rico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-05-30
.CuatrO
Para Haydee Marin.
San Juan.
AOib .lio. el Niagara.l

lOh, triste situacj6n la de los debiIesl
: 81 mi ,patri a tuviese, como patria,
Ia tuerza olosal que hace temible
al rern0llT 10 hirviente de tus aguas,
aqui el [ Jerecho la Igualdad rigieran;
n,s0lO ,abellon aoui fiotara.
y va &n biera deiado el bcrinquefio
: eStsthr .millante condicion de paria!
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-05-30
IMTERESA

Un j6ven que posee conocimientos
de tenedurfa de libros y con gran prac.
tica en- trabajos de escritorio ofrece sus
ServicioS.
Tamblen Sc ofrece como agente para
cualquier asunto, en- los pueblos de Ca
rolina, Rio G-srde y LOLA.
Dirigirse
r. C. GRAU,
Lola; P. r.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-05-30
La CerVeZa
ANHEUSER BUSCH

Compuesta de eracto de ccbada pura ldpulo, es Ia
mas tonca mas saudabe de todas las cervezas. No
causa dyspepsia. La fabrica es Ia mas grande del
mundo.
El consume del a1opasado assemble a 133.117,8OO
botelas.
Agente R. A. Macfie. Tetuan z
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-05-30
Para Dolores Jimenez

Desde que tt naciste, bella Dolores,
mueren aqu1 de envidia los ruisefiores.
~ sabes 4 quien tienen envidia tanta2
iAl que imaginan ellos en- tu garganta!
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-05-30
E. FRANCO. FHzasgzzt F4Ha2g!Hiso.

conservas ~
Sc srven encargos de duces Yzcochone conetas hela
dos etc. etc, para bodas bautizos.
Importaciones drectas de todas procedencia.
Gran fabrca de chocolate al vapor eaborado
azncar del pals. @ssAs
Premiado en- la Exposition Buffalo de 1901 medaa
de bronco en- Ia de Charleston de 1902 con Ia de
Production diaria 500 libras.
Agente en- San Tuan IslDRO As SANCHEZ
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-05-30
Para Elisa Davila.
Ciales.

Da brillo esta postal oh, bella Elisa
iComun1cale encanto peregrino,
con algo de candor de tu sonrisa
Y algo de luz de tn mirar divino!
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-01
British Defeat had MuIIah.

Alden, Arabia (By Cable).-Brigadier
General Manning, after an engagement
with the Mad NIullah's forces, has re-
ieved Colonel Cobbe, near Gumburru,
Somaliland, IS miles westward OF Gal
adj. About 1000 OF the Mullah'S men
we're killed. The British loss is not
known.
The few details obtainable OF the dis
aster to Colonel Plunkett's detachment.
April y, show the Mullah's forces con-
sisted Of 1000 horScmen aud 10000
spearmen. They surrounded Colonel
Plunkett's force in the open and the
Somalis. alter heavy rifle fire, charged
repeatedly with their hOrscmen and
spearmen on all sides. The British de-
tachment held out until its ammunition
was exhausted, and then charged with
the bayonet, but it was ultimately over
whelmed by weight OF numbers. The
British force fought until all its officers
and 40 men were killed Most OF the
handful OF men who reached the camp
were wounded The Somalis' losses
are reported to have been enormous.
The Mulahs forces are reported to
aggregate from 5000 to 1000 mounted
men and about 10000 Spearmen.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-05-01
SECRETARY HAY WILL PROTEST.
Russia's Grip on Manchuria Violates Pledges
Foreign Criticism.

Washington, D. C. (SpeciaD.-It is
probable that the United States Gov
eminent will make vigorous protest,
through the proper diplomatic channels,
against Russia's demand upon China
for the pratical retention by Russia Of
the Province of Manchuria. Secretary
Hay will first consult the President.
1t is scarcely possible that the Unit
ed States would join with any other
power in forcible action against Rus
STA, but the State Department will for
ward to the Russian Foreign Office.
at the proper time, plain statement OF
the sentiments OF this Government i'll
the matter.
1t is pointed out that the text OF Rus
sia's demand is so automatically word
ed that it may mean much or little, as
Russia may see fit to interpret it or
put it into effect.
At the State Department this step
by the Cars country is regarded as a
direct breach OF faith and an attack
upon the American policy OF maintain
ing the integrity OF China which was
announced more than two years ago.