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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
In the Departments.

Governor Merriam, director OF the
census, resigned to accept the vice
presidency OF the International Mer-
camille Agency OF New York.
Minister Bowen and Baron Mon
cheur signed the Belgium protocol for
the settlement OF that country's claims
against Venezuela.
Lieut.. Chester Wells, tried by court
martial for casting away his vessel, the
tug Leyden, was acquitted.
Minister Powell reported that the
Dominican government had settled the
Ros and Clyde claims.
Senator German was elected chairman
OF the Democratic caucus, which in
creased the membership of the steering
committee to nine and authorized the
committee to decide upon the course TO
be pursued with reference to the question
of reorganization OF the Senate commit
tees.
BY an arrangement for the distribution
OF federal patronage agreed upon by
Senators Alice and Ball, of Delaware,
the ratification of William NJ. Byrne for
United States district attorney is assured.
The Bureau OF Insular Affairs pub
lished pamphlet containing the tele-
graphic correspondence of Aguinaldo
prior to the fall of Manila.
Senator Tillman has declared his pur-
pose OF talking to death the nomination
of DR.. Crum as collector of customs at
Charleston, S. c.
Capt b. II. Tillie. commandant at the
League Island Navy Yard, has made ap-
plication for retirement.
The President sent to the Senate the
nominations OF w. ID. Crum to the
collector OF customs at Charleston, S.
G, and OF William A. Day and Milton
ID. Purdy to be assistant attorneys
general.
The Anthracite Strike Commission
heard statements made by representa-
tives OF both sides regarding the mat
ter OF payment for coal mined.
he Western Retail Lumber Deal
ers' Association withdrew from affili-
alton with the National Association Of
Wholesale Lumber Dealers.
DR.. Hugh NJ. Smith. deputy commits
sioner OF FISH and fisheries, is going
TO Japan to study the Japanese meth
| cd u terrapin cultivation.
Baron Won dem Busche Haddenhausen
has been selected TO succeed Count Ouadt
as counselor and first secretary of the
German Embassy at Washington.
Galusha A. Grow, retiring representa-
tive-at-large from Pennsylvania, was pre-
sented with series OF resolutions Of re-
gret because OF his retirement OH account
OF i'll health.
The speech Of Representative Cannon,
chairman OF the Appropriation Commit
tee, on the conference report on the Cen
cral Deficiency and Appropriation Bill
was an eloquent protest against legisla-
tive backmail.
OF the 80 senators whose terms ex-
pired I3 failed TO secure reelection either
through defeat or through their own re-
fusals TO enter the contests in their vari-
ons states.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
NEW CRUISER LAUNCHED.
The Chattanooga 0lldes Down the Ways
Large Crowd Attended.

New York (SpeciaD In the pres
ence Of 5000 spectators, including Off
cisis of the State OF Tennessee, the
City OF Chattanooga, the City OF New
York and many naval officers, the
United States cruiser Chattanooga was
launched at the shipyards OF the Unit
ed States Shipbuilding Company at
Ehzabcthport, y. J. With flying col
prs the warshp slid gracefully down
the ways and took the water amid a
tumult OF cheers and deaiening whistle
blasts from yachts and other vessels
crowded with spectators. The Chatta-
nooga was christened by the young
daughter OF the Mayor OF Chattanooga.
Lillian Chambliss. who broke bottle
OF champagne against the prov, with
the words, Il christen thee, good ship,
IN honor OF Chattanooga" The maids
ot honor were Miss Frances Bond and
Miss Rieta Faxon.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
KING SENT TO INSANE ASYLUM
he SHOT Two Sisters at the New York Found
Ing Asylum.

New York (SpeciaD Henry J. King,
who has been confined in the Tombs
Prison since July, 1901, having been
sound guilty on two counts Of assault in
the second degree, was declared insane
BY a commission appointed by Recorder
GoH. He will be sent to Matteawan In
sane Asylum.
A year ago last July King went to the
New York Founding Asylum and shot
two OF the sisters there, slightly wound
ing them. He had been an inmate of the
asylum when a boy, and had a hallucina-
tion that he was the illcgitimate son OF
wealthy parents He demanded that the
sisters tell him the name OF his supposed
wealthy parents. While they were try,
ing 10 calm him he drew a revolver ant
xhot two OF them.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
NOVEL KIND OF A SUIT.
Old Man Gets Rid OF Claim Of an Allegei
Wife.

Oswego, N. Y. (SpeciaD In the Su.
preme Court here Wardwcl G. Robin
son. 70 years old, president of the Oswe.
go County Bar Association. colonel ir
the Civil War, sued to judicially estab.
lish the fact that Louise Simmons, aget
SO, of II3 Broad street. Newark, N. J..
is not and never has been his Lawful
wife. Mr.. Robinson claimed that she
fraudulently pretended to be his Lawful
wife, thus casting cloud on his estate
Her answer alleged that she had beer
Mr.. Robinson's wife for 36 years and
that a I7-year-old daughter was born OF
said marriage. Mr.. Robinson exhibited
papers showing that he had paid Mis-.
Simmons $500 during the last IL years
and large sums years ago in exchange
for release from any right to his estate
Judgment was taken by default. it being
agreed that he pay the defendant $500
annually during her lifetime.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
BOY OPENED THE SWITCH.
Wrecked the Seaboard Limited Train Just TO
See What Would Happen.

Savannah, Ga. (SpeciaD.-It was de-
velored by officials of the Seaboard
Air Line that boy named Birdie Ry-
ais, eight years old, opened the switch
at Evergreen, Fla, which caused the
wreck there a few days ago OF the Sea-
boards limited from Jacksonville to
New York. No reason is assigned cx-
cept that the cbild wanted to see what
would happen
Thirty minutes before the arrival OF
the train the boy told Postmaster A.
Herring, OF Evergreen, that he in
tended to open the switch, but the
postmaster, though he lives within $50
feet of the switch, took no notice OF
the boys threat. Both the boy and
Herring have confessed to these facts.
Acting Superintendent A. w. Tous-
ley. OF the Fifth Division, said the boy
was in the custody OF officers OF the
road
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
BRIDE AS A BURGLAR
Says Her Husband Forced Her to Assist In o
Robbery.

Oswego, N. Y. (SpeciaD.-Alonzo
Clark, %, and Elizabeth Austin, 10,
were married six weeks ago. They are
now in Jail here, charged with burglary
and larceny in breaking into and rob-
bing the store OF Truman Cook.
Mrs. Clark is the pretty daughter OF
Judson Austin. OF Phoenix. Before
her marriage she was a bookkeeper.
On the night Of February she says
her husband forced her, by threats and
fear OF bodily harm, to accompany
him to the Cook General Store, at
Hastings Centre, near here, and assist
him in entering and robbing it. She
says she dressed in male attire and
waited outside the store while he
broke window in the rear and went
in. He signaled. and she followed him
through the window. She says she
pointed out the most valuable goods,
and held the bags and baskets while
her husband filled them. They had
been married two weeks at the time OF
the THEFT.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
MURDERER KNAPP.
No Doubt Whatever About Defense Pleading
Insanity.

Hamilton, Ontario (SpcciaD D.-Alire !
A. Knapp, the self-confcssed murder.
er, was visited by his Cincinnati at
torneys and they cannot get ready for
the preliminary hearing this week
There is no doubt whatever about the
defense pleading insanity and the first
movement will be for all inquest.
knapp's fourth wife. parents, broth
ers, sisters and brothers-n-law, will
testify that Knapp has not been right
mentally since he was kicked by a colt
when he was years old. and it is
expected that neighbors OF the Knapps
and fellow workmen of the prisoner
will testify as to Knapp's queer ways.
Knapp is as indifferent as ever, play
ing cards and reading. and apparently
is the most cheerful OF all the prison
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
EXPLOIT OF FOUR ROBBERS.
Siz Hundred Dollars Worth Of Goods Stolen
From Moving Car.

Seaford, Del. (SpeciaD Detective
Hutchins, of the Delaware Railroad, as
sisted by Special Policeman Thomas
Nessick, arrested four alleged thieves
here who arc charged with breaking a
seal on freight car at Ross Station, one
snile north OF this town, and robbing the
car OF 5000 worth OF shoes, jumpers and
overalls consigned to parties in POGO
moke City, Md. and Cape Charles, Va.
The robbers boarded the train at Viii
snington, and when it reached the lonely
siding at Ross, threw the cases out, jump
iny off the train here They returned to
their plumber, broke the cases open and
carried the contests off in sacks. They
concealed ihem In a shanty near town.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
Marshal Kills Negro Desperate.

Columbus, Ga. (SpeciaD. Charles
Passmore, negro desperate, was
shot and killed by Marshall Campbell,
al Phoenix City. Passmorc was
member OF gang OF thieves, and when
the officers attempted to arrest him he
resisted and assaulted Campbell. who
shot him down. Garfield Thomas, a
leader OF the gang. was arrested in
Phoenix City Thomas is wanted in
Buena Vista. Ga. on charge of as
sault with intent to murder,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
loreign.

Lord Lovat, who commanded a corps
OF scouts and won the Distinguished
Service Order in the war in South
Africa, in making his maiden speech in
the House of Lords failed utterly and
had to sit down.
A new steamship company is being
formed at Hamburg under the name OF
the Dampfschiffs Rhederei Verein, the
directors including William Volkens and
Herman Sielcken, OF New York.
President Francis, of the St. Louis
Exposition. was the recipient OF very
demonstrative reception in Paris, in
which personal representatives OF Presi-
dent Loubet participated.
Prince George, eldest son Of the
Crown Prince of Saxony, disappeared
from the palace at Dresden and was
found in the cathedral praying that his
mother might return.
Emperor William will not visit King
Christian on the occasion of his birth
day because it falls in Holy Week, bu,
will make the trip week earlier tc
Copenhagen.
The Ameer OF Afghanistan has di-
vorced all but four of his wives, and has
made this number the limit for all ot
his subjects.
The Trans Siberian Railway, who's,
length is about 1900 miles, was report
ed to have cost SIo2, 100000
1t is reported that the Venezuelan
revolutionists have gathered their force
around Caracas and that all the eastern
part of the country excepting Cuman;
is held by them.
The German Navy Department off
cials decline to disclose in Parliament ;
list of warships ready TO be equipped TO
| service.
A meeting was held in London to con
slider plans for celebration of the centen
AIRY of the British and Foreign Bible So
ciety
Sir Edward Bertram Bates, aged 20
member of the firm OF Bates & Sons
steamship owners, Liverpool, died a
| Bombay.
United States Minister Powell ha'
succeeded in requiring the Dominican
government TO treat American Interests
| fairly
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
Burned TO Death,

Washington, N. J. (SpcciaD.-Two
men were burned to death at Oxford
furnace. The Empire Steel and Iron
Works recently erected large air
compressor plant with which the mines
are operated. At one end OF the build
ing large coal bin had been erected
and had just been filled ior the first
time. The weight OF the coal caused
one end OF the brick wall to give way
into the boiler room, breaking the
steam pipes. Benjamin Jones, % years
old, a fireman, was caught in the ruins
and his body was burned to a crisp.
4 Hungarian laborer was also killed.
but the body is buried under tons OF
coal and debris and has not been re-
covered.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
SPARKS FROM The WIRES.

Harry Silton was arrested in Phiia-
dclphia on the charge OF shooting and
killing Archibald McCurdy. in the de-
partment store OF McCurdy's BROTHER.
The steamer Montauk sailed from
Portland, Me-, for Hango, Finland
with 100000 bushels OF oats for the
relief OF the starving Finlandcrs.
James b. Kellogg, while out on bail
pending final decision on two charges
OF fraud, was arrested on charge OF
fraudulent use OF the mails.
Charges of conduct unbecoming q
bishop were brought against Right
Rev. DR.. w II. Moreland, missionary
bishop, of Sacramento.
The effect OF the strike on the Ca.
madam Pacific has been to tie up
freight transportation by water and
rail on the line.
James w. Osborne, assistant district
attorney OF New York, who conducted
many important criminal trials, resign
cd
Prof. CASTOR Paris, a member Of the
French Academy. is dead
Earthquake shocl;s drove the people ot
Graslitz, Saxony, into the streets.
A bill was introduced in the Penn
sylyania legislature by the father OF
II children to subsidize large families.
The Illinois coal operators refused
to grant an increase in the northern
field and Wilmington district.
Joel ]. Bailey, pioneer in tho
wholesale notion business Ill Philadel-
phia, died, at the age OF 70.
A. Goodwin Mum, Jr., aged O.. a
charter member OF the New York Cot
ton Exchange, is dead
Ellen Vail and her daughter, Eliza
beth, were killed in a fire in their
home, in New York.
There was fire panic in the Stur-
tcvant House la New York, but no
hndv was hurt. IN
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
Dies From Iilccoughs.

Chicago Especially Exhausted by an
attack of hiccoughs, which had lasted
without interruption for several days, the
Rev. J, +. McCleary, an Army chaplain,
formerly of Fort Logan, but lately ON the
retired list, is dead at the residence OF his
son-in-law, Captain Alvord, I at Fort
Sheridan. The chaplain, hale and
vigorous man OF 60 years, had an attack
OF pneumonia three weeks ago, hut re-
covered after stubborn fight against
the disease. He was rapidly convalesc-
ing, when seven days ago, he was at
tacked by spell Of liccoughs.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
dhoul Tells Of Ills Work.

Noblesville, Ind, (SpeciaD.--Ru Rufus
Cans-eil. the alleged gray, robber, came
here from indianapolis 10 testify before
tir grand jury. He was accompanied
By has attorney and two detectives. Can
srru was before the jury all the morning
and made full confession OF his alleged
relations with n,en OF this ccursy who,
Inc says. have been robbing graves in
nearly every cemetery in the county Cor
seven or eight Years. He said that bodies
were taken from the river in boats and
hauled TO the colleges in wagons.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
isuaI,eds peris,, IA snox,iorr,.

London (By Cable) The St. Peters
burg correspondent Of the Daily Mail
telegrsphs that terrible snows,orms have
been raging during TIC past week in the
government, Of Samara and have caused
hundreds Of deaths. Horses drawing
siedges have rctuincd to villages witt
dsc passengers fiozen to death. The vii.
lAge bells arc rurg nightly TO enable
travellers to find their way to shelter
Many persons have been frozen 70 deatl
within the villages while searching fol
tlse doors Of their own homes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
Saxony Shaken.

Berlin (By Cable).-Earth shocks
have been felt for two days in the dis
trict OF Voigtland, Saxony. and i'll the
Erzge ebirge (Ore mountains). The in
habitants OF Graslitz left their houses
and passed the night in the streets.
Tremors were felt so far as Pluen,
Reichenbach and Zwickau. Houses at
Unter Sachsenberg and at Asch shook
for several seconds. There was great
excitement throughout the affected
district.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
Text Of the Protocols.

Caracas (By Cable The text of the
protocols with the allied powers was pub
lished in the Official Gazette here The
protocols are coolly received by the Ven
ezuelans, who say that Congress is not
favorable to their approval. The govern
ment issued decree prohibiting naviga-
tion on the Orinoco and declaring a
blockade of the ports of Barcelona and
Carupano, now occupied by the rebels,
The revolutionist forces have returned to
Guatire.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
Paul Kruger o Wre OK.

Paris (By Cable).-From Mentonc
comes the most distressing news OF
the condition OF Paul Kruger, the vet
eran Boer leader, whose present home
is there. The health OF the former
head OF the republic in far South Africa
has become affected to such an extent
that his friends are alarmed and fears
are entertained OF early dissolution.
Mr.. Kruger is described as having
sunk into an absolute lethargy, his
mind having failed under the fearful
strain to which the old patriot has been
subjected during the long, weary
months following the reverses oi his
army and his flight from his beloved
land.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
Sugar From Hawaii.

San Francisco, Cal. (SpcciaD .--Sev.
cnteen sugar laden vessels arrived here
from Hawaii during the month oil
February, the total receipts for the
month being sI,S48,ooo pounds. The
total receipts at this port for the first
two months OF the year foot up o.
So5.ooo pounds, against 77,I7o. 500
pounds for the same time last year,
showing an increase movement this
year OF over 100000 pounds,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12
Woman Saves Ten Lives.

Pttsburg ciaD.-During the de-
struction of the home of Charles Rosen-
steel. on Victor Street. Allegheny, by a
fire Mrs. Rosensteel rescued her husband
and nine children, all of whom were
overcome by smoke Mrs. Rosensteel
first carried out her husband and then
went back repeatedly into the burning
a time. Her clothing and hair were
burned away. but she kept at her work
until all bad been saved
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12

The trainmcn on the Wabash con.
'ultcd with their attorneys as to proceed
ngs for dismissing the Injunction Pend
ng action by the court the strike will noi
&c ordered.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-03-12

The British Army estimates for 1908
1904 call for total expenditure Of
sI7I,225,ooo and provide for 235.75l
men exclusive of the troops in India.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-26
More Details Of Ruin Wrought By
Tidal Wave Are AT
Hand.
WILL LESSEN SALMON PACK
Five Large Plants Swept Out Of
Existneee and Many Others
Greatly Damaged.

Seattle. March Is Further particu-
lars of the havoc and devastation
wrought BY the tidal wave which swept
over Bristol bay in October last
and spent its fury on the Nushgak.
Koggiung and Naknak rivers salmon
canning properties, have been ecsived
here.
The Indications are that the damage
is undoubtedly much greater than at
first reported and win probably have
very serious effect on the prospects
I've pack OF Alaska salmon in the above
districts for the season OF 1908. The
adyiees are to the effect that out Of
a total Of % canneries which operated
last season on Bristol bay. 13 have been
damaged to such an extent that II wili
be impossible to make repairs in time
70 put up more than half a pack at the
very utmost, md 1t is further stated
that five large and important plants
have been literally swept out Of ex-
stenee.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-26
The Tenant Is to Be His Own
Landlord Through Grant
ing Of a Loan.
Southern Pacific
Owns Line
santa Fe Not Allowed ID Aaquire the
Northern California Road.

San Francisco. March 25.-The Call
this morning says:
The California Northwestern railway
and Its leased appendix, the San Fran
cisco 4 North Pacific railway, have
passed from the control of A. w. Web
ster and his associates 10 the syndicate
over which President Hartman OF the
Southern Pacific company dominates.
The deal, which has been agitating
local railroad circles for some time,
has been made. The suspicion that the
coast road was about TO be transferred
10 the Santa Fe road as a connection
between It's recently acquired proper
ties In Humboldt county and the San
Francisco bay has ben set at rest, for
II has developed hat Mir Hartman
has practically owned the road for sew
eral weeks, In fact, longer than that
When the Santa Fe afficIals learned
that they could not buy tho California
ed their attention to other means Of
reaching nofharn California, eventually
SECURING the Eel River and Eureka
railroad In Humboldt county and then
opening negotiations with President
John Martin Of the North Shore road,
with a view to buying that lately inn
proved and extended property.
The deal in the stock Of the CalIfor-
min Northwaster or al least the ma
jority Of Il, which is controlled by
President A. W. Foster. dated back
several months, but has been kept a
secret. 1t IL said the formal announce
ment Of the change in management will
not be made until after the annual
meeting Of the Southern Pacific stock
holders u New York next month,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-26
After Forty
Years Apart
Deserted Wife Reclaimed BY Former
Husband Who Had Grown
Wealthy.

New Bedford, Mass, March S5,-Af-
ter an absence of 40 years Edwin Dow
Of Newark. N. j., who accumulated a
fortune out west, Is to remarry his
wife.
low sometime after his marriage dis
appeared. leaving word that he would
not return until he had made his for
tune and could give his family better
home. After a few years she secured
a divorce and was married to Captain
], w. Norton. Dow made his fortune
and returning found his wife married.
Captain Norton died two years ago and
Dow came on from the west and meet
ing his wife asked her to re-marry
him, She consented and the marriage
win take place Sunday,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-26
Bill introduced
In Parliament
Great Pleasure |, Felt and Politi.
cal Enemies Rejoice To.
sether.

London, March 25.--The Irish recre-
tafy. Mr. wyndham. introduced the
governments long anticipated Irish
land bill IN house OF commons this aft
ernoon. II proposes free grant Of
t6o, O0l 900 for the purposes Of the bill
The tenants are TO pay three one.auar-
ter percent interests on the grounds
from the government. Advances TO
tenants are limited to $500 in congested
districts aud 5000 elsewhere. The hill
also provides that untenanted farms
ana grazing lands shall he sold 10
nelghboring tenants. and that THREE
commissioners, 10 be known as estate
commissioners shall supervise the
sales They wll be under the control
Of the lord lieutenant OF Ireland. The
bill VIII become effective November y.
The Keen Interest felt In this new
leg slation. which il Is hoped viii pro;
mote peace and contentment In lre'
land WAS shown by crowded house.
The passage Of the reading Of the
bill was followed by a rush 70 the lob
by where scenes ensued that might
we'll make Parnell turn In his grave.
The tall form Of Lord Dudley, lord lieu
tenant OF Ireland. could BE- scene ami ]
crowd OF natIonalists who, scarcely
year ago. would have suffered any
penalty than associate with The official
head Of the irish government The
duke OF Aberrorn, the most powerful
landlord In ireland. asked to be intro
ducea 10 ]. Redmond, and mutual
friend brought the duke 10 the leader
OF the nationalist party With whom the
leader OF the Irish landlords heartily
shook hands. and they patched up the
peace OF ireland over the house Of
commons refreshment bar.
Earl Dunraven said;
Il believe the bill viii meet the re-
quiraments Of all parties. II certainly
does seem as though new era was
dawnng on New ireland"
The duke OF Abarcorn said:
1T looks rs though the ancient hatch
ct had been buried