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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
WORK IN SAVING OF LIFE|
Record Of Rescues Along the American J
Coast.
ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY CREWS
More Than $3.50 Persons and Property to
the Value Of Nearly Seven Million Dollars |
Crews Also Rescued 1903 Persons Not
On board Vessels From Their PerIIous
Positions.

Washington, d. C., (SpeciaD The
annual report of the general superin-
tendent of the Life-saving Service for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1904,
shows that during the year assistance
was rendered by the life-saving crews
to 1861 vessels of all kinds, involving
the lives of more than $500 persons
and property to the value of nearly
100000. The crews also rescued Io3
persons not on board vessels from var
ious perilous situations, and through
signal warnings of the beach patrols
saved from possible disaster I6I yes.
sells in danger of stranding. The
vessels wrecked were generally os
small tonnage,
There were $50 casualties to regis.
tered vessels, involving 2,525 persons,
OF whom 81 were lost, The estimated
value of these vessels was $4,6o8,855
and of their cargoes $I,757.o25, max.
ing the total estimated value of pro.
perty imperiled $6,456,7So. OF this
amount there was saved $s,oSoo5o
and $I,366,83o was lost. OF the 35e
vessels which suffered disaster, 50
were totally lost.
Among the smaller craft, not regis.
tered, such as salboats, rowboats.
pleasure launches, etc All casualties
occurred, imperiling the lives OF So3
persons, of whom 10 were lost.
Value of Vessels.
The value of these vessels with their
cargoes was estimated at $248,75o
with loss of 5000. This makes the
total number of disasters to vessels OF
all kinds 10, with a valuation of So,
7o5,53o, of which $5,33o,o8o was saved
and $I,375,45o was lost. The total
number OF persons involved was 1923,
OF whom "a lost their lives.
The net expenditure for the main
tenance of the service during the fiscal
year was $T,766,446
The telephone system maintained by
the service has proved of great as
sistance, and much attention has been
given to its Improvement and exten-
sion. Numerous points not hereto
fore reached have been connected, and
the line has been kept constantly in
such repair that even under the most
adverse circumstances, communication
has not been seriously interrupted for
more than few hours at any time.
The life-saving service lines now ex-
tend practically unbroken from Maine
to the Carolinas and have connection
at all important points with the COM
mercial telephone and telegraph lines
of the country, and, also, where desir-
able, with the lighthouses and Wealth
er Bureau Offices on the coast. The
life-saving stations, the report says.
constitute an important factor in the
system of coast guard patrol maintain
ed by the Navy Department for pro-
tecting the coast in time of war, and it
is expected that the wireless telegraph
system now being tested by the Navy,
when sufficiently perfected. will be ex-
tended to the life-saving stations; in
fact, plans already are being prepared
for its installation
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.

President Roosevelt will visit Phil
adelphia on Washngton's Birthday to
deliver an address before the students
OF the University OF Pennsylvania
Preliminary returns to the Chief OF
the Bureau OF Statistics, Department
OF Agriculture, show total produc-
tion of cotton OF I2.I62, 900 bales.
The American government is much
disappointed over the delay OF the
decision Of the Supreme Court of
Venezuela in the asphalt case.
Senator Fairbanks is trying to bring
about another meeting of the Cana
dian-American High Joint Commits
sion.
An investigation has been made of
the alleged hold up of congressman
by the Rural Carriers Association.
President Roosevelt has appointed
Royal A. Gunnison, of Bnghamton,
to be United States marshal in Alas
ka.
President Roosevelt has decided to
appoint William X. Wilcox postmas-
ter OF New York.
President Roosevelt informed del
egation representing the Amalgamat-
ed Association of Iron, Steel and Tin
plate Workers that he could see no
way he could legally settle their
strike.
1t is not considered probable that a
vote will be reached on the case of
Senator Smoot, of Utah. during the
coming session of the Senate.
The report of the Director OF the
Mint shows that the output at the
leading mints during the past year
was the largest on record.
Representative Brownlow. of Ten
nessee, invited President Roosevelt to
visit Johnson City, Tenn.
General Chaffee, chief OF staff. has
been appointed grand marshal of the
inaugural parade.
The net cost OF the Philippine cx-
hibit at the Worlds Fair was 5000, ,os7.
Commander Nugent. OF the British
gunboat Algerine, will receive watch
from the United States government
for rescuing 80 seamen OF the Amer
can steamer Mineola.
Col. Wallace and other officers of
the Seventh United States Cavalry,
stationed at Fort Myer, Va, paid their
respects to the president.
The annual report of Commissioners
John w. Yerkes, OF the Internal Rev
enue Bureau, shows that for the fiscal
year ended June 80 1904, the receipts
OF the bureau were $a32,oo4,oo4.
Rear Admiral Charles ii. Davis will
be offered the appointment on the
Dogger Bank court of inquiry.
The House Committee on Rivers
and Harbors decided to prepare a riv-
er and harbor appropriation bill to
be presented early in the coming ses-
sion of Congress.
|, Senator Cockrell had a conference
with the President. at which the Mis-
sourian was offered appointment as
a member OF the Isthmian Canal Com
mission or Interstate Commerce Com
mission. The Senator said he would
not announce his choice for several
weeks.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
BRAVE DEED RECOGNIZED.
American Watch to Be Presented TO British
Commander

Washington, d, c. (SpeciaD.-Com-
mandcr Nugent, commanding the Brit
ish gunboat Algerine, will receive from
the American government handsome
gold watch as an evidence of this gov
ernment's appreciation for his services
in rescuing 80 seamen OF the crew of
the American steamer Mineola, wreck
ed off Kamchatka, The facts in the
case were reported to the State De-
partment by Mr.. Griscom, the Amer
lean minister at Toxic, and the State
Department will ask the British gov
crnment for permission to present this
gift to Commander Nugent. Two
members Of the crew were Russians
who shipped from San Francisco. Ne
gotiations for their return were con-
Quoted by Mr.. Griscom.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
TROUBLE WITH PANAMA OVER.
Secretary Taft Settles All Dliierenees-Mis.
sion Successful

Panama (By Cable). - The differ.
ences between the United States and
Panama, which made necessary the
visit OF Secretary of War Taft to the
1sthmus, were settled by the issuance
OF an executive order signed by Sec
Tetary Taft. for President Roosevelt,
and assented TO in a letter by Presi-
dent, Amador, OF Panama.
The order provides that no trade for
the canal zone or the Republic OF
Panama can enter the ports estab-
lishcd by the United States at either
end OF the canal. supplies for the
construction Of the canal and articles
in transit being excepted. This turns
the customs receipts OF these ports
over to the government OF Panama
Panama agrees to reduce her tariff
from IS per cent ad valorem to 10
per cent. This reduction applies to
all goods except wines, liquors, alco-
hol and opium. Panama also agrees
20 reduce her consular fees and port
charges to 60 per cent. OF the rates at
present charged.
bastopol was carried in June, but the
capture OF the Maakoff tower did not
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
HUSBAND SHOOTS FOUR PEOPLE.
Louis Haxer Fires at Everyone He Sees Be.
cause His Wife Refused 10 Go With Him.

Detroit, Mich. (SpeciaD .-Enrage ]
because his wife, who is suing him
for divorce, refused to allow him to
accompany her home from work, Louis
Haxer, aged about IS years, drew a
revolver and began shooting at every
one in the bakery at Scott and Du-
bois streets. where his wife was en-
ployed
Mrs. Adolph Schneider, wife of Mrs
Haxer's employer, was shot three
times through the chin, wrist and
shoulder, one bullet entering the back
OF the shoulder and passing out
through the breast Miss Tina Web
er, a sister OF Mrs. Schneider, was
shot through the chin.
Within half an hour after the two
women were shot Patrolman Peter
Redmond in attempting to arrest
Haxer, was shot through the chest
and Harvey Thombley, IVA Gratiot
avenue, was shot in the side, though
not dangerously, when he ran to the
wounded officers assistance. Notwth-
standing his wound, which is likely
to prove fatal, Patrolman Redmond,
assisted by Patrolman Herman Selma
bel, succeeded in placing Haxer under
arrest. The officers, having heard OF
the shooting in the bakery, were look
ing for Haxer when they entered a
saloon at Gratiot avenue and Moran
street. Haxer saw them first. how
ever, and began shooting without
word of warning.
The Haxers had been married six
years, but separated two years ago.
When Haxer began shooting his wife
saved herself by dropping behind the
bakery counter. Miss Weber was
shot for demonstrating with the en-
ragged husband, and Mrs. Schneider
was shot when she ran toward a back
door, Haxer mistaking the fleeing wo-
man for his wife. Meanwhile Mrs.
Haxer, crouched, trembling, behind
the counter She saw her husband
reload his revolver, but, thinking all
the women had fled, Haxer left the
place as soon as he had reloaded.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
EDWARD L. VENTS ESTATE.
Young Man, Murdered In South, Left Most Of
II to Fiancee.

Philadelphia (SpeciaD. - Ancillary
letters of administration were granted
by the Register of Wills in the estate
Of Edward l.. Wentz. the wealthy
young Philadelphan, the mystery OF
whose death in the mountains of Vir.
ginia has never been cleared up
The estate is variously estimated al
from 100000 to $500, 900, and the bulk
Of the property is left in trust for the
benefit of his fiancee, Corncla Brook
mire, who lives in St. Louis.
The will provides that after the
death OF Miss Brookmire the principal
of the trust fund is to be paid to the
late Mr.. Vent two brothers, in equal
shares, but il dead, then to their de-
scendants. Il both die, leaving no
descendants, the principal is to revert
to PhillipsAndover Academy, at An
dover, Mass
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
iureigr. I

Friends in Paris of the Franco.
american commercial treaty, which Is
hung up in the United State Senate.
are agitatlng renewal OF the ncgo.
tlahons, but there is reason to believe
that the officials are not inclined to
again take up the treaty owing to the
opposition which it previously en-
countered.
Six millions fewer bottles of cham.
pagne were drunk in Germany dur
ing the first six months OF the fiscal
year, from April II TO September a..
and 100000, 900 fewer cigars were
smoked, as appears from the figures
which Finance Minister Won Stcngcl
has just submitted to the Reichstag
Several Americans have been vic.
timlzed in the extensive trade in bo-
gus paintings in Paris.
Russian Minister OF the Interior
Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky received 4
deputation OF Zionists and informed
them that he sympathizcd with the
movement they represented and would
withdraw the government opposition
hitherto existing against it in Russia
The gold imports at Berlin from
England continue, although the rate
OF exchange excludes any profit on
such transactions. The continuance
OF the movement is attributed TO
transfer OF Russian credits to Berlin.
The Municipal Council OF Paris has
authorized the concession OF a plot
Of ground on the border OF the
Champs dc Mars for the site of the
American National Art Institute.
In the Italian Chamber OF Deputies
2 member made a violent attack upon
Austria and expressing his sympathy
with Italians "still under the Haps.
burgs"
The French Minister OF Justice has
appointed commission TO revise the
civil code. This will be the first com
prehensive revision since Napoleon
promulgated the code. in 1904.
The Socialist leader, NJ. lanes
made public IN Paris a manifesto OF
the Revolutionary and Socialist par
ties in Russia which pledges union OF
all elements OF the opposition TO ses
cure the abolition OF autocracy aud
the substitution Of democratic sys-
TEN basel upon universal suffrage"
1t is denied that Russia is concen-
trating troops on the Afghan frontier.
The Russian government. however. is
keenly watching British action in Per-
sia.
King Victor OF Italy read the speech h
from the throne in opening the Iial-
ian Parliament. He declared himself
favorable to liberal tendencies.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
MUCH IN LITTLE.

James H. Stevenson, head of the
firm Of ]. II. Stevenson, Brothers e.
Co, wholesale dealers in oil, died sud-
denly on the street in Philadelphia OF
heart disease. 4
William Dunning and John Doyle,
who escaped from Governors Island,
where they were serving sentences for
desertion, were recaptured ~ New
York.
One of the effects OF the long
drouth in Kentucky has been q seri-
GUS falling off in the milk supply. I
Ten fishing vessels. owned in East%
port. Me, and Lubcc, were seizcd BY
the Canadian fisheries protective cruise
er Curlew near St. George, N. d.
Z John p. Soulc. a photographer, we'll
known IN New York and Boston, died
from an apoplcctic stroke at his home
in Seattle. Wash. aged II years.
One man was killed and IA othcf
passengers were bruised and cut in q
R'eilcfontaine street car that jumped
dlc track and overturned.
Frederick Meier Is In jail In Aber.
deem, s, d., charged with he murs
der Of bis wife. whom he stabbed "a
death with iack-knifs.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
FINANCIAL.

The net earnings for Io4 railroads
ior September increased $4,4II 900.
Union Pacific. it appears, has gotten
certain control OF the Chicago Great
Western Railroad.
Philadelphia trust companies own
SIS 100000 worth OF securities and the
national banks own $3o,ooo,ooo.
II is figured out that the assets of
tie Susquehanna Iron & Steel Com,
pany are $S5S,34o in excess of its lia-'
biiities.
Rumors were circulated that thcl
United States Steel preferred is to be-
retired at par with S per cent. bonds.
A high officia. OF the Girard Trust
Company says money rates will be
firm from now on. but there will be
no stringency. The banks and trust
companies are in excellent shap to,
finance all requirements"
This from the Iron Agc;" "An in-s
terestng report comes from Philaicl-
phia to the effect that an interest
there has purchased 5000 tons Of war
rants in Great Britain, which may be
available for export sales Of 6nished
castings"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Cossacks Surprise Japsuese Camp.

Mukden (SpeciaD All day Friday
Russian siege guns bombarded viii
lagos occupied by the Japanese to
the east OF the railroad, and early next
morning TO the west of the railroad
Don Cossacks routed the Japanese
south of Lidiatouu and captured eight
guns. This brilliant action, described
by Chinese who, dressed as a Cos
sack, participated in the attack, is as
follows:
when volunteers were called for
from two infantry regiments, every
man stepped forward, and the Cos
sacks in chorus asked not to be left
behind when the little party was
formed. The order was given to de-
part at o'clock in the morning, and
all the men advanced with extreme
caution and in dead silence. some
times crawling and sometimes run
ing. The party divided and attack
ed the japanese position from two
sides. The Japanese were sound
asleep and did not even have time
to raise cry before all was over
Again we advanced and soon saw
before US the outline Of battery.
All the Japanese were asleep except
the sentrics. We encircled the bat
terry and attacked from the rear. The
Japanese had not expected such an
audacious and sudden attack, and
when the Don Cossacks charged on
read run, followed by chasseurs on
foot, the Japanese were badly scared
and unable to realize what was hap
pening. They rushed, half dressed
from their tents, only to be received
by spears and bayonets. The fight
lasted only few minutes, when the
whole camp broke and fled in wild
pani., leaving eight guns in our hands.
We had no losses and only one man
was slightly wounded. The japanese
left at least IS dead and probably as
many more were wounded"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
FIRE ON THE PIKE.
Several Psyilions Burned, But Firemeu Pre-.
vent Spread Of Flames.

St. Louis (Special) Fire broke out
in the attraction on the Worlds Fair
Pike known as Quo Vadis" and
quickly spread to the Japanese pavil-
ion adjoining. A high north wind
was blowing and the sparks were
carried over the Exposition grounds
in the vicinity of the main exhibit pal
aces.
Hagenbach's animal show is Just
across a narrow exit way from the
Japanese pavilion, and it was at first
thought that the former was on fire.
first alarm brought out all tha
fre-hghting apparatus in the Worlds
Fair grounds, but it was soon seen
that the hrcmcn would not be able
to cope with the flames. and it was
followed by second. third and then
a fourth alarm.
The financial loss is not great
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Invitations 10 Roosevelt

Atlanta (SpcciaD.-An effort orig
mating here has been set on foot to
have the committees representing At
lanta, New Orleans, Mobile, Knox
vile and the National Manufacturers
Association, which have extended in
vitations to President Roosevelt to
visit the South, meet at an early date
in Washington formally TO present the
invitation.
Louisville. Ky. Especially. - The
Board of Trade passed a resolution
inviting President Roosevelt to visi.
Louisville when he makes his pro-
posed trip to Texas in the spring.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
MET DEATH IN FOOL.KILLER.
Peter Nssen's Body Found on the Shore Of
Lake Michigan.

Stevensville, Mich. (Special)-Peter
Nissen, who started across Lake Mich
igan in his boat called the Fool-killer
No. 3, was found dead on the beach
two miles and mali west of here.
Nissen is supposed to have been wash.
ed ashore during the night. His Fool
killer was about 20 rods down the
beach from the body, and was con-
siderably damaged A life-preserver
and his over-coat were fastened to
the baskets shaped car in the boat.
The body was brought to Stevens
vile where it lies in the town hall.
The hands and face are frozen, and the
features reflect hiss uffering. The cloth
ing on the body was somewhat torn.
1t is thought that Nissen could not
have been dead great while when
the body was found, as rigor mortis
had not set in.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Duel on Engine.

Windcr, Ga. (SpeciaD will Thorn
as negro fireman, and Jim Bras
man. negro brakeman. fought a duel
to the death in the engine cab of a
fast freight train on the Seaboard Air
Line. The train was running toward
tank at 40 miles an hour wher
Brasman began throwing coal at
Thomas. Thomas stuck his knife in
to Brasman, and the latter pulled a
pistol and fred several times. inflict-
ing death wound upon Thomas.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Coast Line Train Crew Accused.

Savannah. Ga. (SpeciaD &c. S. God
bold, Atlantic Coast Line special
agent. arrested an entire train crew
OF the Atlantic Coast Line on the
charge OF robbing car on the train
which they took out on the night OF
November TO- The men under arrest
are ]. ], Reed, engineer; c. c. Glenn
ents, fireman; r. II. Floyd, conductor
and Owen Robinson, car Inspector. Al
the homes Of some of the men the
detective is alleged to have found fine
hats and shoes. which he presented in
court as evidence.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Was IoI and Never Sick.

Louisville (SpeciaD. - James w.
Hendricks. the Oldest and one OF the
best-known men in Louisville. died at
the age of IoI years. Mr.. Hendricks
had never been sick day. had never
spent cent for medicine. nor con.
suited physician. lie took his regu-
lar walk Tuesday, but suffered =
stroke of paralysis soon after he re-
turned home. Six of his grandchil-
dren will act as his pallbearers.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Wealthy Planter Killed.

Memphis, Tenn. (SpeciaD "A spe-
eial to the Commercial Appeal from
Sumner, Miss, says that Smith Muir
ply, one OF the richest planters in
the Mississippi Delta. was killed there
by Jerry Robinson. also wealthy
planter. The killing, it is said, is the
result OF an old ieud. originating sew
eral years ago in the shooting OF 4
negro whose services were claimed by
both men. Robinson surrendered i'm
mediately TO the sheriff.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Gastonia Bauk 10 Trouble.

Charlotte. N c. (SpeciaD. - The
Corporation Commission ordered State
Bank Examiner Ellington to take
charge OF the Gastonia Banking Com
pany, State institution, until a re-
ceiver is appointed. the appointment
being requested Immediately. J.F.
Love is president and Joseph A. Page
cashier The capital stock is $780,
600; total resources and liabilities,
S2SI 900; due depositors, $4,000.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Blue Grass Scorehed.

Lexington, Ky. (SpecialD. - Thc
drouth in Central Kentucky is the
worst in the history OF the State. Pas
ture lands that have been in grass 20
years will have to be resown. even
the roots being parched. Creeks and
wells are drying up and stock is cut
down to one drink OF water in "a
hours in many sections. Railroads S
and farmers are buying water at city
waterworks and hauling il miles. The
Lexington reservoir is practically in
exhaustible and affords the only hope
about Lexington.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Bound and Gssgse.

Trenton, n. J. (SpeciaD.-A bold
robbery is reported to have occurred
at the Clinton Street Station OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad at 4 o'clock in
the morning. According to the story
soid by William Wilmont. night tick.
Ct agent. two men entered the station,
bound and gagged him and stole $38,
OF which $zI belonged to the com
pany and the remainder was his own
money: The men gained entrance
through = window.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Cotton Mills In Full Blast

Macon, Ga. (SpeciaD.--A special to
the Telegraph from Gainesville. Ga.
says that the Pacolet Cotton Mills, al
New Holland, and the Gainesville Cot
ton Mills are now running full time,
employing nearly 1000 hands and con-
suming about 100 bales Of cotton per
day. The force of hands is, however
not yet complete, but agents are
securing the country for additional
aid, which is rapidly being secured