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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
NEEDS OF THE ARMY
The Annual Report Of the Quartsrmas'
fer General.
ENGR..0r5 AMOUNT CT WCRK.
inoctqua;e NuG,ber OF Uustiermasters Pro-
video by Lsw-D,iieult to Keep the Work
From Falling In Arresrs-Transpcr Service
Has Been Efi.oient-Bslsnee in Favor Of
tIu,, ,tBmguL

Washington. D. c. (Special).--Gen.
{. F Humphrey, quartermastcr gent
eral, in his annual report to the Secre-
tary Of War. says the enormous
amount of work involved III meeting
the needs OF tne Army can be hardly
comprehendcd by anyone not in c.ose,
touch with the service. Continuing,'
he says:
This work, which would tax the
best ability and energies OF force
numerically strong enough to permit
OF giving it proper official attention at
all points, has been made doubly on
erous because Of the inadequate num-
Der of quartermasters now provided
by law. and the greatly depleted civil
ian force in the Quartcrmaster Cen
erals office"
He then adds:
$50 important is the matter OF the
efficient and expeditions transaction OF
business in this Office. and so enloar-
rassed has the Office been of late be-
cause of constantly decreasing forcej
long since reduced in numbers below
what is absolutely necessary TO actu5
ally prevent the great volume OF work
from falling in arrears, that here, all
most at the opening of the report, tho
Quartermaster General strongly rec!
ommends some increase in his clerical
force, and earnestly urges early fa-
vorable consideration of the recom-
mendation in the interest of the prop<
or and efficient administration OF his
Office"
The total cost of animals, wagons
and harness purchased by the DEPART
ment during the past fiscal year is
given at S527,o5o There were shipped
to the Philippines 37,054.ooo POUNDS OF
hay and 46,ooS,ooo pounds or oats,
while 2r.246.Io2 pounds OF native tor1
aye were purchased in the Philip
pines. During the year tTansporta'
ton was furnished, exclusive OF Army
transport service, for Szo,o1o personst
256 animals and 26I,5o5 tons OF
freight There were carried from san
Francisco to the Philippines by tho
Army transports Io,o36, and from the
Philippines to San Francisco I4S31
persons. !
General Humphrey says that caret
fu and exhaustive compilation OF ex1
penditures made on account OF the
Army transport service during the hs'
cal year, embracing all expenditures
which can be properly charged against
the Army transport service. shows that
there has been expended S3,o74,o24i
The value of the work performed by
the Army transports on the basis OF
the lowest obtainable rates offered
for the same service, he says. was
S5,172 200. or Inference in favor Of
the Army transport service OF $685.
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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
DROWNED FROM A ROWBOAT.
-Four Men Were Being Ferried From Port
Huron TO Saruia.

Port Huron, Mich. (SpeciaD The
rowboat OF William Briggs, the night
ferryman between this city and Sar-
MIA, Ont, which is directly across the
St. Clair River from here, was upset
near the Sarnia dock, and four men,
who were passengers, were drowned.
Ferryman Briggs left the Port Hu-
ron dock with six passengers in his
rowboat. A heavy sea was running
on the river kicked up by the strong
north wind that was blowing. The
boat pitched and tossed on the waves,
but made the passage safely until
within 100 yards of the Sarnia dock.
Then heavy back swell from the
shore suddenly caught the craft and
capsized her. Ferryman Briggs, John
Dobson, an engineer, OF St. Thomas,
and Daniel Fisher, conductor, OF
Ridgetown, Ont, saved themselves by
hanging to the overturned boat, but
the other four passengers were
drowned. The three railroad men
who were drowned were Pere Mar
Quette Railway employees.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Gigantic Stinsray Stops Steamship.

San Francisco (Specia).-A gigan-
tic stingray. or manta, brought the
big Pacific liner Peru to sudden stop
off the Mexican coast week ago. The
Peru was proceeding at full speed and
was within days run of Mazatlan,
when the officers observed a notice
able check in the vessels progress.
Investigation showed the monster fish
lodged fairly across the steamers
stem in such a manner that it made
the vessels bow almost as blunt as
that OF mud scow. The Peru was
stopped. hook stuck into the mon.
ster's back and the steam hoist started
up. but the stingray fell into the sea.
Its weight was estimated at four tons.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
MlRSKY'S DELICATE TASK.
zemstovs' Memorial Presented BY Him to
Car.

St. Petersburg (By Cable). .--Intcri-
or Minister SviatopolkMirsky went
to Tsarkoe Selo to present the zcm-
stvos' memorial to Gar Nicholas. The
situation is extremely delicate.
Two incidents have occurred, both
Of which much initiate against the
Liberals and increase the difficulty of
Prince Sviatopolk-Alirsky's position.
Prince Mcstchcrsky, editor OF the
Grashdanin who is head OF the re-
dictionary press, unmasked his bat
teries. attacking the Interior Minister
IN such fashion Tor his Liberal ten
denotes that Prince Sviatopok- Mrs
ky for the first time since he assumed
the Ministry ordered the confiscation
Of the issue. In the strength of the
influence behind such an attack lies
the real significance OF Prince Nest
chersky's act
At the same time from the opposite
| direction the Nasha Zicsn (Our l.ifc).
a new Radical paper authorized by
Minister Sviatopolk Mrsky, indulged
in direct attack on the Gar, with
the result that the Minister ordered
the suspension OF the publication. The
action of this paper Is considered to
be very unfortunate. a il places a
powerful weapon in the hands Of
Prince Sviatopolk- Mirsky's enemies.
Many of the Minister'S friends are
| inclined to believe that the zemst-
voists went too far and have jeop-
ardi2ed the position of their best
! friend
Prince Ukhtomsky, editor of the
| Niedomosti. said:
THE duty of all friends of Lib
cral regime is to uphold and sustain
Prince Sviatopolk- Mirsky in every
possible way. His retirement would
| be 4 great misfortune
There was some talk in the after
noon OF an offer on the part of the
government to compromise with the
zemstvoists by giving the zcmstvos a
voice in the Council of the Empire
which is a lawmaking body The prop
osition is to eject two members OF
each zemstvo to sit in the Council and
participate in its deliberations, but not
to vote.
Such a plan. it is pointed out. while
not giving the zemstvos n share II
the lawmaking. would insure the pres
entation OF the views OF the provinces
/ on all laws enacted
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.

The various shipping companies in
formed the Merchant Marine Com
mission that free ship law alone
would not encourage them to apply
Tor American registry.
Rear Admiral Mordecai T. Endi-
colt, chief OF the Bureau Of Yards
and Docks, has submitted to the Sec
retary OF the Navy his annual report
and estimates.
Spain has accepted in principle
President Roosevelts proposition for
The Hague Peace Conference.
The report of Mr.. Norton, Ameri-
can consul at Harput, shows that the
10000 survivors OF the massacre in
the Sassun district are on the verge Of
starvation.
Secretary Hay has received from
the German government note ac.
cepting President Roosevelt's sug-
gestion for a second Hague confer
ence.
The Congressional Merchant Ma.
rine Commission concluded its hear
ngs, navy and postoffice officials give
ing their views to the commission.
Secretary OF the Treasury Shaw sent
the government gold life-saving med
al OF honor to Michael J. Coyne, a
| New York patrolman.
Secretary Morton announced that
the Lake Bluff site had been selected
for the training station on the Great
| Lakes.
A court of inquiry has been appoint
ed to investigate the recent ground
ing OF the monitor Wyoming.
In his annual report Rear Admiral
George A. Converse, chief OF the Bu-
reau of Navigation. dwells upon the
necessity OF having more officers as
signed to ships.
| The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion has ordered an investigation al
Chicago Of the conditions OF the uni.
form bill Of lading.
Senator Elkins will urge the passage
of a bill providing for a dfferential
rate on goods imported in American
bottoms.
President Roosevelt has expressed
the wish that members OF the Cabi-
net be not requested to deliver ad-
dresses.
| Prospects for peace in the Domini-
can Republic are improved
Secretary Hay signed an arbitration
treaty with Portugal.
The American German Arbitration
Treaty was signed by Secretary Ha,
and Baron Sternburg.
The annual report Of Genera
Humphrey, quartermaster general o.
the Army, was made to the Secretar,
OF War.
Rear Admiral Evans will be appoint
ed to the command OF the North At.
lantic Squadron.
Order has been restored at Panama
without the intervention Of American
marines.
The River and Harbor Committed
Twill begin meetings next week IN
Washington.
| The Merchant Marine Commission
met at Washington.
Governor Brady. Of Alaska. will b.
lreappointcd.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
hONOHED IN HUNGARY.
honument 10 George Washington to Be Erect!
ed 10 Budapest

Cleveland, o. (Spccial) The moves
ment started in Cleveland soon afteJ
the unveling Of the Kossuth monu-
ment in September. 1902, to erect d
monument to George Washington has
taken root in Hungary, and has beeu
recognized by the government. In aid
II the project the Hungarian societies
throughtout the United States will
hold an entertainment on February
II, 1905, the proceeds OF which will
be turned over to a common fund.
Three thousands dollars has beeii
raised and the intention is TO procure
$4,000.
The object OF the erection of tho
monument to Washington in Buda.
pest is to bring about better ac-
quaintance among the people OF the
two countries.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Teamsters' Strike Settled.

Chicago (SpeciaD - T sters
whose strike against the Furniture
Manufacturers Association was the
cause for rioting in the downtown
streets last week returned to work
Monday. The employers signed an
agreement with the drivers promising
that there should be no discrimination
against union members in the hiring
Of teamsters. The employers also
agreed to pay tcamsters for two-horse
wagons SI4 a week. This is an in
crease of so cents above the pay last
YEAR
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
ONE PERSON KILLED. FORTY INJURED. \
Body Of Trolley Car Fails From Tracks 10 Q
Steep Grade and Rolls Over.

New York (SpeciaD.- One person
was killed and about 40 injured in a
trolley car incident at Rozelle. N. j.
Several of the injured. it is feared,
will die.
A car of the Plainhcld and Elizabeth
line of the Public Service Corpora
tion, Nas rounding curve at the
bottom of steep grade on First
avenue when the body OF the car top
pied over, leaving the truck on the
track There were 40 passengers in
the car and al were more or less in"
jured.
Charles Tatan. A. years. Of 100 Bea-
con avenue. Jersey Citp, was killed.
Mrs. Fannie Harris, of Plainfieldf
n. J., was pinoned under the car and
badly crushed She may die.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Tried 10 Hold 10 Express.

Greensburg, Pa. (SpeciaD Shortl,
before II o'clock P. M. six negroes
who had been seen about the station
here during the evening held up No
60, a Pennsylvania Railroad through
express train. carrying valuables fol
Philadelphia, Baltimore. Washington
and New York. The negroes, from
the middle Of the tunnel here, haggec
the train with lantern. and as soor
as il stopped jumped aboard, but they
failed to keep the trainmcn from see
ing them. and. fearing detection, the,
Jumped off aud fled.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Double Attack By Jsoauese.

St. Petersburg (By Cable).-Gener-
al Kuropatkin telegraphs a descrip-
ton OF Japanese attack on Novem-
Der "a against Russian detachment
near Yensienten, on the front OF the
left flank.
The fighting" General Kuropat-
kin says, was fierce, almost amount
ing to a bayonet engagement, but the
enemy were everywhere repulsed and
suffered severely.
The attack was renewed the fol-
lowing morning, the japanese having
been reinforced. but again was repuls-
ed, and at 4 O'Clock in the afternoon
blizzard and fog greatly hindered ar
tillery fire.
The Japanese continued TO advance
under cover OF the fog, but our forces
held their positions, and the firing
subsequently, slackened. The rus.
sian losses were 9 killed and 81
wounded.
"On November 20 the Japanese re.
sumed the offensive and endeavorec
to envelop our left flank while ad.
vancing against our center.
81 have received no later reports.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Shelling the Parapets.

Tokio.-lt is reported that the Jap
anese saps directed against Rihlunf
Mountain Sungshu Mountain and
East Keekwan Mountain have reached
the base OF the center bitches. The
defensive works outside the parapet.
of Rihung and Shungshu Mountains
have been captured, leaving the Rus
slams in possession of the parapets
and inAicting heavy damage. The oc-
cupation OF the forts is expect. :. D
shortly. If the forts are taken the
capture of Port Arthur proper seem,
assured within a short time.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Or. A. !. Dueeu, Dead.

Wilmington. Del. Especially. = DR..
Alexis Irenee DUPONT, former Off
ciai OF the DUPONT Powder Company
and famed as chemist. died at his
home. Rencourt. He was os years
old. and had been in failing health
several years. DR.. DUPONT had made
. special study OF the manufacture oI
powder and frequently improved the
processes OF manufacture. He wai
oraduafed from the University oi
pennsylvania and from the University
MedicaI School. but never practieee
medicine.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
A Monument 10 MeKlslsy.

San Francisco. Cal. (SpeeiaD.-A
monument to the memory OF the late
President William Mckinley was un-
veiled at the main entrance OF Golden
Gate Park. II is symbolical statue
Of the republic, modelled by Rober,
Aitkin, a Sculptor OF this city, and cast
in bronze. The figure. on a granite
pedestal, represents woman Of he
roic size. with a large sword in one
hand and an unified palm In the
other. The presentation address wa.
made by former Mayor James ID. Pie
IAN.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
: ..MAl
Fire At Port Arthur.

Toxic (By Cable). = TelegraphinG
from the headquarters of the army
before Port Arthur reports: The
conHagration in the buildings near the
arsenal, caused by our naval guns,
which, as reported began about noon
November 20, continued until o'clock
on the morning of November 25. ii
is probable that the coal stores have
been burned"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Tried 10 Blow 10 Foundry.

Cincinnati. o. (SpeciaD.-A third
attempt to blow up the plant OF the
Newport (Ky.) Brass and Iron Foun-
dry with dynamite, has been made,
considerable damage being done to
one OF the buildings. This foundry is
one OF those covered by the injunction
of Judge A. c. Thompson OF the
United States District Court. restrain
ing strikers from molesting employees
OF the works. The plant has been in
closed ~ a I2-foot fence. and the
non-union men live within this stock,
ade
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Criticised BY Russians.

St Petersburg (By Cable).-A spe.
cial dispatch from Tentsin. printed
here, stating that the American con-
sui at Chefoo has warned the State
Department at Washington of the i'm
minence Of the fall of Port Arthur, is
received with considerable criticism
the allegation being made that the
dispatch was prompted by desire to
help the Japanese war loan.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
A Daring Escape From Jail

Vineland, N. J. (SpeciaD While
resisting recapture after escaping from
Jail here, George Smith, negro, was
shot in the neck and seriously wound
ed by Borough Marshal Henry Tu-
mey. Smith, who was awaiting ar
raignment charged with minor Of
fense, knocked down Deputy Sheriff
Joseph Spencer, escaped from the jail
and ran down a crowded street, brand
ishng a knife, When Tumey over
took him the negro lunged at him with
the knife, but missed, and the Officer
shot him,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Suicide on o Railroad Trslu.

Altoona. Pa. (SpeciaD.-A man sup.
posed to be II. c. Sollenberger. OF
Chambersburg. Pa, attempted suicide
on the Western Express OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad by shooting him
self in the head. The attempt was
made between Gallitizin and Cresson
He is dying at the Memorial Hospital
Johnstown. His railroad ticket wa,
from Chambersburg. Pa. to Sterling
Ill.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
counterIeIters Disguised as Women.

Columbus. o. (Special) An aban.
doned counterfeiters' camp. with com
plete outfits for the manufacture oI
spurious silver dollars. has been dis.
covered in thicket near Built Park
In all IS dies were secured. together
with quantity Of supplies. Memo
randa found with the tools show that
approximately $4,000 were made be.
fore the camp was located. on which
the counterieiters figured to realize
a profit OF os per cent. Investigation
proves that the operators disguised
themselves as women. and so avoided
suspicion
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
A Jealous woma an's Crime.

Birmingham, Ala, (SpeciaD.-Mrs.
John Kyser, shot and mortally wound
ed Miss Nellie Edwards at her home
in Woodlawn, suburb of Birming-
ham. and while on street car re-
turning to the city, shot and instantly
killed herself Both Mrs, Kyser and
Miss Edwards are well known. II
is said that Mrs. Kyser was jealou
OF her husband who, it is alleged. was
formerly engaged to Miss Edwards
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Reciprocal Trade Treaties.

Berlin (By Cable).-Chanccllor Won
Buelow's system OF reciprocal COM
mercial treaties will not be ready to
lay before the Reichstag when It opens
Tuesday because an agreement has
not yet been reached with Hungary.
Count Won Posadowsky-Wehner, the
imperial secretary OF state for the in
terior, who has been four weeks at
Vienna, must return soon, as the min.
istry requires his services in Parlia-
ment. The controversy appears to
halt around the livestock paragraphs,
but all the schedules are of extreme
intricacy and importance, changing as
they do the tariff system of both en-
pires.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Three Brothers Marry Three Sisters.

Chippewa Falls, Wis (SpeciaD--
Rev. +. NJ. Nelson. Andrew Nelson
and Charles Nelson. brothers, were
married to Jessie Johnson, Amanda
Johnson and Clara Johnson, sisters
After the triple ceremony, Rev. c. J.
Erdman, who officiated, asked Rev
Nelson, one OF the newly married
brothers, to marry him to one Of the
guests. All the bridegrooms and all
the brides will go in party to the
Worlds Fair for a honeymoon trip
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
laps In Better Position.

Headquarters of the Japanese Army
Before Port Arthur, via Fusan-The
possession OF the Rihlung and Kek-
wan forts enables the Japanese to
place sufficient force on the north
front OF the eastern ridge of forts to
execute a sweeping movement against
the battery positions on the crest Of
the western ridge OF forts and 2o3-
meter hill, which as yet they have
not captured.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Three Sentenced 10 Death.

Rome, Ga. (Spccia).-Judge Henry
scntcTced three men to death-Jack
Bone, for killing L. T. Hall, to be
executed December 70; Courtney Ba
ker, for killing his wife at Cave
Spring, and Rob Sutherland. for kill
ing three negroes at dance, the lat.
ter two negroes to be executed De-
cenlhcr 20
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
X.ray Drove Him Crazy.

Toledo (SpeciaD flames O'Brien
died here as the result of treatment
by the x-ray. He had growth upon
his lip, which was treated by the x
ray. The treatment was so painful
O'Brien lost his reason and was taken
to the Toledo State Hospital. where
he died.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
caruegle's Big Gift.

London (By Cable).-A provincial
paper says Andrew Carnegie has pur-
chased. or is about to purchase, for
S375o,ooo Lea Park. the late Whit
aker Wright's estate in Surrey, with
the object of establishing a national
convalescent home.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Jsps Attacking Suugshu Forts

Toxic (By Cable).-Imperial head
quarters has just issued the following
announcement:
The work for our attack having
been nearly completed against Sung
shu Mountain, Port Arthur and the
forts lying eastward therefrom, a gen.
eral assault was made on the after
noon of November 20; but. owing to
the enemy's stubborn resistance, our
object has not yet been accomplished
THE fighting still continues"
Generals Nakamura and Saito, lead.
ing specially trained bodies of swords
men, charged into the Russian forts
and engaged the Russians in hand
to-hand and bloody encounter. The
result OF the charges has not beer
learned.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-11-30
Rumors of Attack.

Westinghouse is learned on ex-
cellcnt authority that the Japanese
army was ordered to renew its attack
on Port Arthur Friday and to take
the main Notifications at any cost.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1904-11-09
Raiienfaupf Sru6t i'll Colorado.

GouIsGreef. Gol., Z. Rop.
Sto6tmarifall Bates lullroe geiterr
ollf Der StroBe bon 5tuei glegerr, Die
CT ipegen @ubeitorutg perDnften
tuonte. eridoiien. Gie lueiBcn BE.
iuobner, ourd ole Morot6nt nui'5
bod)lte erbittert, qoben ollcr Rcgeru
I'M Grte orobcno Die 8eiIurg, unuers
5ii9lid oie 8cgeuO ju berlolien.
@iete iorbiqe @%eipobuer hoben lid
bereitS gciliihtet uno ocn ilbrigeu,
Die nod jniloern loIltcn orobt ge'
pultIarne austreiburg. Gin ernIt.
lifcr 8olien.G onflitt iii 5u befiirtl'
ten. Die nciBen 9eruobner bebaup-
ten, ooB Die gteger, leitoem lie BOT
einem Sabre nl5 Strifebrefer sur
g(rbeit in Den biciigen S%oblenberg'
tpcrfcn beranae}oaer luiIr6ert. jobl
rcid)c 0erbrcdcn periibt bobcu.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1904-11-09
NodJ INNER nidlt eingefaneeu.

6apceS, @po., 7, G3obember.
Tie 9nnoiten, Die Dor elmer ISOLDE
bel cinem lleberioII Ser Notionalbonf
in Coon, @no., oen auiiirer ser 9ouF
erifoiieL limo BON Den @erTolgern
nod nift e%ingebolt tporoen. SferiTT
aenneop BON Mountaineering lit NIT
einer bemniineteu Monnidait oiT
Dem 8ege noh Der @eaenO be3 Sole.
in.tbe.@uq. no Die Rdli6er lid Der.
itedt bolter ~iolert, bier ourd)getont,
men. Seine 9eute beItebelt aus er.
ia6reuen 8atd)ers. Die nit aqeu
S6lihen Der @nnbiten pertrout fms.
Aud cine In5obl GeteftipS, nnaelodt
ourf Die boDe 9elobnuna oiif sic Or
~greifrng Ser Hduber, bat ii9 Der
Sne6 alif bns MerideripiIo onge-
idlpIen.