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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
THE BANDIT LADRONES.
Troops viii Remain in cayiie Until All Are
Captured.

Manila (By Cable).-Coyernor Cen.
eral Wright accompanied by the native
members OF the Philippine Commission.
visited Cayile capital of the Province
OF Cavite, and held conference with
all the presidents Of the province After
the conference the Governor Genera
announced that the federal troops would
remain in the disturbed area until all
the bandit ladrones had been captured
The trial of Major Darlington, who
commanded the Philippine scouts sent to
the ST. Louis Exposition but who was
ordered back TO answer charges Of falsi-
tying vouchers OF the civil government
to the amount of SI,5oo will BE- finished
by the military court-mariial without
regard 10 the decision Of the civil court.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Swept Away By Jspanese Fire.

Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD The
Japanese Legation has received a report
made by Field Marshal Oyama giving
the details of the fierce fighting from
the 2sth of to the 2oth of january when
the Russians were driven to the righ.
OF the Hun River
The Marshal says that the enemy
consisted of the First Siberian Army
Corps, one mixed army corps, the Sec
ond and Fifth Brgades of the sharp
shooters. part OF the Eighth Army Corps.
the Sixth and First Siberian Reserve
Divisions, some chasseurs, etc. making
total OF at least seven divisions, one
OF which was a cavalry division. The
Japanese casualties were about 1000
Prisoners state that four regiments
of Russian infantry were nearly annihi-
lated. Many of the companies of these
regiments were reduced TO from 200 to
80 men each The Field Marshal ex-
presses the opinion that the casualties
must have totaled at least 10000
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
RUSSIAN REFORM SCHEME.
Report Of the Committee Of the Minister'S
Plans Proposed.

London (By Cable).--A dispatch 10
news agency from ST. Petersburg says
the report OF the committee Of ministers
appointed TO devise the best means oi
giving effect to the Empcror's reform
ukasc of December IS makes many inn
portant recommendations, especially in
regard 10 increasing the powers Of the
Senate over the ministers and safe
guarding its independence, urges that
the right already belonging 10 the SEN
ate OF legislative initiative should be
enlarged and favors the establishment oi
lower administrative tribunals connected
with the Senate.
The committee OF ministers disiin.
guished three fundamental points as
bases for defense OF the laws:
First-Prevention oil violation Of laws
Second--Investigation Of the powers
and methods OF action Of those respon-
sible for the administration OF the lava
Third--Responsibility OF officials
As regard the first point, the comtuu-
tee decided that il was necessary 10 pre-
vent ministers exceeding their legal pow.
ers by means OF imperial ordinances, and
that consequently all exceptions to the
ordinary course Of laws must be for.
biddcn and that i'll exceptional cases,
where the Emperor has ordered minis
ters to deliberate concerning changes, the
decisions OF the committee must first
be submitted 10 the Senate.
The committee decided 10 ask the
consen, OF the Emperor for the issue
Of an Interpretation OF existing laws
and other points affecting the method
ical carrying out OF existing laws. The
committee also agreed upon the neces-
Siiy Of independence OF the Senate, as
opposed TO all ministers and the inter.
nal reorganization OF the Scnate.
In order to accelerate the course of
Justice in administration OF affairs it
was decided to be advisable to facilitate
access to the Senate by persons who
have suffered from the arbitrary acts of
administrative bodies. and also to af-
ford the right OF direct relations between
the Senate and the Emperor and the
extension OF the Seuate's existing ;igli:
OF legislative initiative
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Advocates WhIpping.Post.

Every married man who does not
support this bill in Congress lays him
self open TO suspicion" This was the
statement of Representative Adams
Pennsylvania before the House Com
mittee on the District of Columbia. in
advocacy of his bill establishing a whip
ping post in the District jail ior wife
6eaters. Mr.. Adams said that three
years ago, when this subject was first
brought TO his attention. he was inclined
to treat it with levi,y. Since then he
has made the matter subject OF care
ful and conscientious study, and is thor
oughly in earnest He did not give sta
tistics regarding wife-beating, but as
serted that jail sentence made no I'M
preston on a wfe-b -beater.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Sea.LsYel Canal La loOs.

In view of the lack OF public informa-
ton as to the status OF the work OF
canal digging on the lsthmus and as
10 the exact amount OF work executed
50 far by the Americans since they took
up the task, the American Minister 10
Panama has, after consultation with
Chief Engineer Wallace and a personal
inspection of the route of the proposed
canal, submitted to the State Department
a report upon this subject. The most
important statement in the report is this :
Ii the next six months show a prog
gress corresponding to that of the pas;
six, il is the conviction of the best engi-
necrs on the lsthmus that a sea-level
canal can be constructed in 10 years
and be ready for large vessels by Janu-
airy l, IoI5."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08

Johnstown, ~ y (Specia) - The
family Of Jay Ants, consisting of Ants
and his wife and two grown-up daugh-
ters. are supposed 10 have perished in a
fire which destroyed their home in this
city. The house was completely envel-
oped in flames when neighbors disoov-
cred the FIRE, and owing 10 the density
OF the smoke, all efforts to gain admis-
sion to the burning structure were futile
Ants and his wife and daughters were
known to have been at home, and no
traces Of them have been found
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
TMentY lIurt Ia coIIlslon.

Fort Worth, Tex. (Spccial) twenty
persons were injured, two seriously, in
collision between freight train on
the ST. Louis and San Francisco Rail-
road and a street car at grade crossing
here. There was 4 heavy fog and sew
eral stock cars in from OF the locomo-
tive, says the motormah, so obscured tha
headlight that he did not see the train
approaching A freight car struck ths
rear OF the street car, throwing it 50
feet,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
over 4 MIIIIoa 70 . scmInnr,.

New York (SpeciaD D.-Announcemens
OF the gift OF Sr,Ioo,ooo to Union Theo,
logical Seminary was made by DR. Chas.
cuthbert Hall, president Of the ia,uity.
who declined to reveal the name of the
donor. Included in the gift are ,6 citt
lots between One Hundred and Twen1
tieth and One Hundred and Twenty
second streets, just off Riverside DrivcJ
II is the announced intention Of the dl]
reetors 10 utilize the gift as soon ID
possible for the removal OF the scn,l1
nary from the present quarters 70 M
Aite included IN the aft
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
WOUNDED FOUND FROZEN
Aggregate Losses in the Recent Fight
ing 1O,eoO.
JAPANESE cAsuALnEssAlDT TO BEL, 1000
-Four Regiments Of Russian Inisptry Nearly
Auolhllsted - Some Companies Reduced
10 Twenty or Thirty meu-Froren corpses
Of Wounded Jspsnese Found Near the
cheuhatin Pass.

The latest reports Of the casualties il
The recent three days fighting in III,
vicinity OF the Shakhe and Hun Rivers
say ,ha, $1,000 Russians and 1000 Jap
anese were killed and wounded Folr
regiments of Russian infantry were near
y annihlatcd,
Russians report the finding of hun
dred frozen corpses Of Japanese wound
cd who perishcd from cold near Chen
hotin Pass. The japanese battalioni
which attacked the Russians left wer,
repulsed with heavy loss.
The artillery duel continues at the
Russian center.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
A Terrific Explosion.

Montpelier, Ind. (Specal) BY the
explosion Of 1850 quarts Of nitroglyccrin
in one Of The magazines OF the American
Clycerine Company three miles north
OF hTe, two Of the eompanys employe,
were seriously injured, but probably viii
recover. A hole 80 feet deep was torn
IN the ground. Several farmhouses
within radius Of two miles were slight
ly damaged. Trees 500 feet away were
uprooted and stripped The explosion
vas heard distinctly at Ohio City, 50
miles away
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
JAS lake British Ship.

Toxic (By Cable).-The Japanese
captured off Hollkaido Island, Northern
Japan, the British steamer Wyeheld, la
den with contraband for Nladivostok.
Marine records show that The steamer
Wyeheld, Captain Watson, sailed from
San Francisco December 80 for Comox.
She arrived there January and left
that port January for Moji The Wye
field is owned by J. II. Lawson (R. p.
Rithlei & Co., lmitcd), of Victoria, B.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
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DEATH WARRANT READ.
Neither That or Reprieve Excited Mrs.
Roger.

Windsor, W. (SpeciaU Mrs. Mary
NJ. Rogers, who was 10 have been hang
ed here Friday for the murder OF her
husband, but was reprieved by Govern
or Bel, had her own death warrant read
TO her. The document recited the crime
and gave directions regarding the hang
/ ing.
II. !. Walters, private secretary OF the
Governor, arrived with the reprieve. He
was met by Sheriff Peck, and later went
with him 10 the penitentiary.
Mrs. Rogers was called to her cell
door by the guard. and the death war
ant was read after which the reprievc
was read. She merely thanked Sheriff
| Peck and again declared that Governor
Bell was good, man. She did not seem
unduly affected.
She is a hna looking woman; it
would shave broken my heart 10 hang
her" was the first thing Sheriff Peck,
the indefatgable defender OF woman
hood said after reading the official re-
nreve 10 Mary Rogers in her death cell.
1t was the first time he had ever seen
her
Sheriff Peck is a wiiower. and has
already received several offers Of mar
riage. II what his friends say is true,
he received letter from a rich Yer
mont widow offering him her heart and
hand and home.
When he received the reprieve from
Governor Hell over the telephone the
Sheriff jumped up and down like boy
lie hurried to the prison and told the
news TO Mrs. Rogers in her cell. After
he had told her the good news he re-
turned to his room at the Windsor
Hotel and had Deputy Love bring out
the rope and the black shroud. lie held
Them up before him and smiled cynical
ly. He exclaimed
you are cheated out OF hidcous
crime. A hangmans moose and glib
bet shroud for a wonian---ihat belongs
20 the Dark Ages and not to modern
civilization"
Mrs. Oakes, the superntendent's wife,
was so overjoyed that she was able to
get out OF a sick bed and entertain
some OF her neighbors for lunch. The
nlatron, Miss Nurky, was made happy
and with Warden Harpin She visited
the cell Of tho reprioved woman and
shook her hand.
sooner or later Mrs Rogers hopes
10 be able to write book on her sad
experiences. sort OF message to the
young women Of America. She has al
ready outlined her ambitions and desires
TO make some restitution for her mis-
Spen; lie IN helping others.
The book win be addressed 10 girls.
It will teach the Inconsistency OF man. 1t
will review the temptation OF young lives
and the reckles,nc,s OF marriage.
Governor Bell, repricye OF Mrs. Mary
NJ. Rogers will probably result as fol
lows:
The Supreme Court of Vermont will
probably. in May hear her counsers
application ior a new trial on the new
cvidence-lhe confession OF Perham,
now serving life Sentenco-that he per-
jured himself at the previous trial. Ii
The court grants new trial. il may be-
necessary for Governor Bell to grant
q further rcpricve. unless such trial can
b. finished before June p II at thc
rial She is acquitted that will end the
natter. Ii the Supreme Court refuses
io grant new trial then, unless Gov
ernor Bell extends the time Of the re-
pyieve, Mrs. Rogers must hang on Fri
day, June ,.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Biz Blaze 10 81. Louis.

East St. Louis, III. (special) Six Of
the largest office and store buildings here
were destroyed or badly damaged by
fire and several persons were injured
The loss IS estimated at 100000, par
italy covered by insurance. Several
families, who occupied fats in the upper
floors of one OF the buildings, were
driven out into the frigid weather. Miss
Annie Keeley was overcome by smoke
and carried out OF her room by ffe-
men. Joseph Smith was hurt by falling
debris. Several others are reported in
iursd
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
ThIei Killed By ssptry.

New York (Special).-James Sebery.
one Of four men caught in the act of
robbing the Brooklyn Navy Yard, was
shot and instantly killed by Private
Laurence T. Milton, sentry Seberys
three companions escaped. Milton came
upon the four men before daybreak
while they were Sinking along the yard.
carrying large piece OF copper pipe.
When he ordered them to halt thcy
dropped the pipe and ran. One Of four
shots fred by the sentry brought Sc
bery down.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Cotton Pool Formed.

New Orleans Especially 1.-The legal
name Of the cotton pool formed by the
executive committee Of the Southern
Cotton Growers Association has been
fixed as "the Southern Planters Com
mission and Holding Company" The
headquarters will be in New Orleans.
The executive committee of the South-
ern Cotton Growers Association is ex-
pected to indorse the completed details OF
the pool at It's meeting in Atlanta on
February :.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Sent Adder 10 Actress.

Munich, Bavaria (By Cablc) Frau
lein Reubke, Of the Court Thcater, who
is playing the juvenile lead in lIaupt-
mann's "Bergschmiede" found on her
dressing table a beautiful bonbon box
with note requesting her to open the
box before going on the stage The ac-
tress was TOO much occupied 10 do SO
until just before the last act. When She
opened the box an adder darted out and
fastened It's fangs in her dress
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Disease on The lsihmus.

Secretary TAFT received report from
Governor Davis, OF the Panama Canal
zone stating that reports OF health con-
ditions on the Isthmus arc "cruelly exag-
geraied," and that the sanitation of Pan
anna is progressing an efficiently as that
Of any city in the United States.
General Davis says that the total NUM-
Der of yellow fever cases originating in
the zone since the Americans assumed
control is 81, of which nine were fatal
and six are convaescing. He says that
in the opinion OF Colonel Gorgas, chief
sanitary officer, the material and appl-
ances for controlling the yellow fever
situation have been sufficient Tor all re-
quirements.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Finds a Great Sun Spot.

Chicago (special).--A sun spot be-
lieyed 70 be one Of the largest and best
defined ever observed has been discov-
cred BY Prof A. II. Cole, local as
fronomer. Projected through a small
opera glass on sheet OF white paper.
disk measuring si- inches in diameter
was disclosed. Mathematical calcula-
fions proved that the solar spot was one
tenth OF its total diameter, or more than
10000 miles in iis widest part The spot
is egg shaped and can be caaily diseerned
through smoked glass. II is situated
sssf Of the central part of the sun
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Darling Gives Up His Place.

Charles w. Darling, assistant sccre-
tsry OF the navy. rendered his resgna-
ton TO the President, asking that il take
effect near the expiration OF his four
years term OF service, which expires in
December, 1905. The President stated
in letter to Mr., Darling that when his
resignation took effect it was his purpose
to appoint him collector OF the port al
Burlington. VI
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Two cnnvic,s Escape.

Huntsville, Tex. (Special1 Two
convicis made daring escape from the
peniientiary here They overpowered
the engineer and fireman OF locomotive
in The peniteniiary yards and steamed
from the grounds under fire Of tho
guards. They ran the engine about two
mi'es, when they abandoned i, and took
10 the woods. One OF tie prisoners wa,
serving Lie sentence for murdeTing his
father
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Woman Killed In Fire.

Buffalo, N. Y, (Speeial) Fire de-
stroyed part OF the lngleside Home
Tor Women. In a panic among the 30
inmates OF the placelone woman was kill
cd and four were seriously hurt
The hre was discovered while the
women were preparing for supper. Most
i.of whom were on the second and third
floors OF the building and they became
panic-stricken as the smoke rapidly filed
she halls.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
freed By Wolves.

La Crosse, Wis (Speeial) Pursued
by wolves and freed for eigh; hours.
with the temperature 10 degrees below
zero, has been the experience Of Hans
Peterson. farmer OF Corn Valley. He
was found by rescucrs wedged in the
trees branches lie was unconscious,
and his hands feet aud face were frozen
His feet and fingers will probably have
10 hc anlnniaied.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
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Singer q Mass OF Flames.

Cincinnati (SpeciaD While the au-
dicnce in local theatre was swaiting
the appearance OF Mamie Rayburn, a
singer, The girl rushed out OF her dress
ing room, her clothing anamc, and ran
screaming through the theatre Several
men threw coats over her and pail
of water finally extinguisted The FIRE, bur
not before the girl was burned from
head 70 loot.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Robbery at Prlneeton.

Princeton, N J. Special "A WE'LL
dressed man entered University Hail
while the students were al dinner and
sole jewelry and other valuablcs worth
nearly $1,000. The chief losers were
II. J.. Dillon, 1907, and II. R. McAlpin,
zoos Detectives are on the case, but no
clue as vet has been found
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Gooduow TO Retire.

II is understood that Consul General
Goodnow, who is now in this city, has
decided to retire from his office as Con
sul-General at Shanghai and change
in the post will be announced next week
II is stated charges had been preferred
against Mr.. Goodnow.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
Train Crashes Into CIR.

Grand Rapids, Mich (SpeciaD. SiN
persons were injured, four probably Ia
tally, when Grand Rapids and Ind-
ana northbound passenger train crashed
into a street car on the Wes, Leonard
street crossing, The street car was toss
ed 20 feet
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-08
hawley 10 Be a Brlgadier.

Senator Platt (Ct) introduced a bill
authorizing the retirement of Gen. Jo-
seph K. Hawley, the retiring senator
from Connecticut as "a brigadier general
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-07
SherifRs Sale.

BY virtue Of a writ Of vendition Ex-
ponias No. 1929, which issued from
the Lawrence Circuit Court Clerks Of
flee on the 18th day Of June. 1905.
in favor OF C. X. Roberts Plaintiff
and against William Remmele. De
PENDANT, for the sum OF $4,000 with
six per cent interest from March u.
1903. and sIIs5 cost. subject to the
following credits: March 10. 1893 $50.
90; November Il. 1903.SG0.OO; January
%. 1904. $4,000: and NOymeber IA.
1904, $4,000: | will on the 18th day of
July, 1905 sell the following real es-
tate to satisfy the said debt. inter
est and cost, viz: house and lot tit
uated in the City Of Louisa, Lewrence
County, Kentucky. and in what is
known as the NJ. II. Thompson addi-
ton to the said city and is number
IA. and is bounded on the East BY the
Big Sandy River. and on the North
Inv Berry Street. and on he West by
Thompson Alley. and on the south
lby lot known as the Wilson lot, and
fronting on Berry street lOi feet and
Ion Thompson Alley forty feet. Tbs
sale will be made on credit O.
three months at the front door o.
the Court House in the City OF Lou
liza. Lawrence County. Kentucky, III
purchaser being required to give BON
sith good security, retaining lisI
on the properly fo- purchase price
J.. H. CaudIe. Sheriff. l. c
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-07
BRuTUS J. CLAWS LOSS.
Nj. handsome couatry Home, Near Ars
terIiu Destroyed.

Paris, Ky. April 2l.-The handsome
country home Of Bruins J. Clay. near
Austerlitz. was destroyed by fire. To-
gether with its contents during Mr..
Gays Absence. Mr.. Clay lost large
sum Of money be had in wardrobe IL
the residence and all his personal ef-
fects The servants were so excited
that they made no effort TO save the
property. Loss slo,0co. with only 81
600 Insurance.
Noral:-Deposit your money in THE
LOUISA NATIONAL BANK in stead
Of in wardrobes. trunks. stockings. OF
any oihsr place.
Remember the place-the New
Bank in the Haekworth building,
corner Of Main and Main Cross streets
Louisa. Ky. Best safe and vault. frs
and burglar proof. fire and burglar
insurance. bonded officers and EN-
pIoyees. government supervision
NJ C. WATSON. President
N. F. cONLEY. Cashier
y. F. HACKwoRTH.
L. II. YORK.
r. l. yINsoN.
AUGUSTUS SNYDER.
F. H. YATES.
Directors
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-07
LICK CREEK

Owing to the many hard rains.
farmers are very much behind with
their corn
Tom Burchett passed through here
last week with a fine drove OF hagS
and cattle.
Mrs. Ella Lanyman and little son
we're the guests OF her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. John Jones. last week
Tom Roberts. Of Ashland, called
on Miss Babe Isaac Sunday.
Maggie Chapman is going to Hunt
lngtOn- TO spend the summer.
Miss Gypsy Diamond was shoppin'
is BusseyyilIe last Friday.
Maggie Chapman and John Chap
man attended church at EyergreeI
last Sunday.
Miss Matte Akers has returned hom
from a visit TO her brothers a
Blaine
Jim Pinson had the misfortune o
cutting his foot last week
Driving seems to be all the go OF
Lick cresk.
Ross BOggs and family. Of Thacker
are visiting hOmefolks-
Miss Stella Jones IS visiting in iron
ton this week
| Lennie and Joe Fagitt we're IN
guests of Gypsy Diamond Sunday
BurI Jones. Of Ironton, IS home 70
la few DAYS. \
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-07
NERO

Things at this place are moving
along nicely. The people are near
u through laying by their crops
which are good
This Is a new office with Nelson
Webb Postmaster and RObt. Frale'
carrier.
Nelson Webb. who had the niisfOrt
nne Of getting his house burned soma
time ago has built again in the sam'
place and has Just moved in
Rev. James Fraiey preached at th'
Wells church house an Daniels ereel
SUNDAY.
Rev. Bud Short is our pastor ant
breaches every srd Sunday at tbs
philadelphia church
John setser has been down for
long time with white swelling in hi'
left knee joint, we learn he has de
cided to have his leg amputated BY
Drs. Bays and Raney.
Pete and John Fraley. OF Peach
Orchard. we're visiting at their grad
mothers, Mrs. Mary Fraley's recently
n this place.
wishing for the success Of the
NEWS RE