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The Republican journal., 1905-09-07
County Correspondence.

this road? Again l would say, ask the COM
pany, and at the same time ask the railroad
commissioners, who, believe, held meet
ing at this point June 3rd, without notice
to the good people of SearSpOrt, and as
none of those same good people appeared.tO
protest against the changes as proposed by
the N. NJ. s. railroad, simply because no one
in town knew of the meeting, the company
was authorized to go ahead. At this time,
or soon after, there were notices out from
would be held by them at Decrow'S on
Aug. 9th, and any citizen wishing to express
an opinion about this change of road would
be heard at that time and place. The men
were there-a number of them-and they
could be heard, not only by the gentlemen
of the committee but half mile away, as
they forcibly disapproved of what was
being done; but it was all to no purpose as
the gentlemen of the county commission,
had just found out that the gentlemen of
the railroad commission had authorized
this thing and they were in doubt as to
their standing in the matter and until they
could clear away this haze they declined to
commit themselves and so adjourned.
Since, believe, they have met in Belfast
and concluded that they have nothing to
say.
There cannot be a doubt but that the
meeting Of the r. r. Commissioners
authorizing this work was illegal Notice of
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construction Of this death trap cease and a
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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
FINANCIAL.

So far this year Missouri Paci6c's
net earnings have increased $1,000
In July the Buffalo, Rochester and
Pittsburg's net earnings increased $751;
900.
Japanese and Russian bonds were
weak in London, rejecting the unfavor-
able situation at Portsmouth.
A despatch from London said that the
R0thschlds put $soooooo of cash on
the market. and thereby caused drug
in money.
Pennsylvania Steel preferred moved up
TO Io4 and United States Steel pre-
icrred sold down TO the same figure.
In July the United Railroads of San
Francisco, largely owned by Eastern
capitalists, gained $4I,o77 in gross earn
ings. For seven months the gain was
S22I 900,
Housman, who is regarded as the
leading Morgan broker, was large
buyer Of Southern
The Western Pacific Railway has in
creased its capital stock from $4,000
600 to $7s,ooo,ooo
Lead has been advanced S. ton by
American Smelter.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
MANIAC KILLS HIMSELF.
Pitts Shot at Those Who Escaped From Build
lugs He Fired.

Lorain, o. (SpeciaD Peter Pitts, the
Avon maniac who has been terrorizing
the inhabitants of this county, killed
himself when he found that capture was
at hand.
Sheriff Salisbury and posse had been
following the maniac all night
Pitts started for the home of his
grandfather, Lesen, at French Creek.
Leisen refused to give him shelter, and
informed the sheriff
A posse of 100 men secured the
country in Avon township all the morn
ing for Pitts.
Pitts was heavily armed.
The members OF the posse were armed
with revolvers and rifles.
Pitts was charged with setting fire to
two houses. The buildings were de-
stroyed and the occupants barely escaped
with their lives.
When they ran out of the building
Pitts shot at them from thcket
Since then he was accused of having
attempted to wreck the Toledo Limited
on the Lake Shore electric railway by
piling ties on the track.
The maniac had also attempted to kill
several women and children by shooting.
When he found escape cut off in every
direction, Pitts fired two shots into his
head.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
TREATY NOW COMPLETE
The Evacuation Of Manchuria Causes
Discussion.
JAPANESE TAKING NO CHANCES.
They Insist That An The Russian Forces Along
the Line Of the Eastern Chinese Railroad
That Remains In Russia's Possession Shall
he Required 10 Leave Msnehuria at the
Earliest Practical Time.

Portsmouth, N. H. (SpeciaD.- After
two long sessions, the second lasting
until late at night. the treaty of peace
between Russia and Japan was completed
in rough form. The work of engrossing
on parchment will be entrusted TO ex-
pert penmen from the Department OF
State in Washington.
The air had been full OF rumors all
day of differences between the envoys
over the articles relating to the division
OF Sakhalin Island and the evacuation
OF Manchuria. But those who are in
timately concerned in the conferences
insisted that there was no danger that
the negotiations would fail.
While the completed treaty will be
cabled to ST. Petersburg and Toxic. the
reports OF both nations indicate that
there IS no occasion to wait until formal
approval comes from the Gar and the
Mlkado before the plenipotentiaries may
atfix their signatures.
The Japanese admit that they have
not had the Mikado's approval OF the
agreement reached on last Tuesday. but
panty intimate that thas is not necessary
to permit Baron Komura and Mr.. Taxa
hira becoming signatories of the conven-
ton Mr. Takahra, for Japan. and Mr..
Martens and Mr.. Plancon, for Russia.
declared that there was no danger Of any
hitch.
The points OF difference regarding
Sakhalin Island were harmonized. The
Russian ENJOYS having agreed that the
northern part of the island, which Rus
sia will retain, should not be fortified.
this having been insisted upon bv the
japanese who were required by the
terms of the agreement to erect no guns
on the southern part OF the island. the
only remaining feature of the SAX
halin article relating to the rights of
Russian property holders and residents in
the portion of the island which will be-
come Japan's, were quickly adjusted.
The provision forbidding the Japanese
TO erect fortihcations overlooking La
Perouse Straits is very explicit and will
make 1t impossible for Sakhalin to be
used as a war base for a Japanese fleet
or Tor the matter OF that, for a Russian
feet.
Under the agreement reached the
troops of both belgerents are to retire
from their present position in Man
churia Immediately upon the proclama-
tion OF the peace treaty. the Russian TO
Hardin and the japanese to Mukden. Sub
sequently the complete withdrawal from
Chinese territory of the troops of both
armies will be carried out in accordance
with provisions set forth in the treaty.
Upon the insistence OF Japan. all Rus |
san forces along the line of that mart
of the Eastern Chinese Railroad which |
wall remain in Russia's possession will
be required to leave Manchuria at the
earliest practicable moment. The treaty
IS agreed upon will provide the exact
number Of railway guards which both
Russia and Japan may retain for the
purpose OF protecting their rolling stock
md trackage in Manchuria
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
MANY VICTIMS OF BOMB
Exploded Among Holiday Makers al
ParcIeOna.
CONE WAS COVERED WITH CEMENT.
A Psnie Ensued and the Air Was Rent
With the Sbrleks aud Grosns Of the Vic.
inns. Who Numbered Between 40 and 90,
Including one Woman Killed aud Five Per.
sous Mortally Wounded.

Barcelona (By Cablc).-A bomb ex-
ploded with terrific force on the Marine
Parade, which was throneed with holi-
day makers.
A panic ensued and the air was rent
with the shrieks and groans of the vic
Tins.
Twenty-one persons, including one
woman, were killed and FIVE others were
mortally wounded.
The bomb was conical in shape and
was covered with cement.
The perpetrator OF the outrage is un-
known One witness states that a child
was seen to deposit bomb at the foot
the bomb was placed at the foot OF a
tree in the afternoon and that the man
who was seen to place it there was in
Jured by its premature explosion.
After the explosion Panama hats. par
asols and wearing apparel were found
strewn about, and here and there were
pools of blood The detonalion was
heard throughout the city and the force
OF the explosion threw a coachman from
the seat OF his carriage so yards away
The bomb was filled with nails and scrap
iron.
A workman covered with blood while
running away from the scene was pur-
sued by a mob which believed him to be
responsible for the outrage, and being
caught was nearly lynched The man
was taken TO hospital, where he de-
MED he had exploded the bomb.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
IN THE FIELD OF LABOR.

There are about 1000 900 900 cigars
made in the United States annually.
Asbestos workers have compromised
a strike at Cleveland, o., and secured
increased wages
Workmen's old-age pensions in Bel
GUM are paid by the national treasury
from the budget.
A law making truant officers factory
inspectors has been passed by the Wis.
consin Legislature.
Albany, N. Y, has 81 labor unions
with a membership of 76oI. This / a
decrease from 1904 OF three unions and
SIo members.
Philadelphia factories consume annu-
ally raw materials valued at $226 6szz.-
al. The value OF the total annual out
put Is $6o3,46o,52o.
Returns from British firms employ
ing I34,SS5 cotton operatives show an
increase in wages Of 90 per cent. COM
pared with year ago,
Illinois, with fewer than 600 unions
including Knights OF Labor assem-.
blies. in 1896, had January !, 1904. r7so
unions and 100000 members.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
A YOUNG FIEND'S CRIME.
Saturates a Companion With Gasoline and
Sets Him On Fire.

Hannibal, Mo (SpeciaD Charles
Christian, II years old, son of Lee
Christian, was roasted alive in Union
street here by another boy named Nc
Lain, who dashed a can Of gasoline over
the clothes OF young Christian and then
applied a lighted match
Christian was playing in the street
with several other boys when McL.ain
walked up swinging a gasoline can.
After twice Threatening to roast the
Christian boy alive, he finally made
his word good He unscrewed
the cap OF the can, rushed upon
Christian and drenched him from head
to foot with gasoline. Before the un-
fortunate lad could get away he touched
lighted match 10 his trousers, which
were soaked with gasoline. Instantly the
boy was enveloped in flames. He fell to
the ground screaming in agony and fight
ing the FIRE Many persons ran to the
rescue, and succeeded in extingushing
the flames. Every stitch OF clothing
was burned from young Christians
back. The boy will die.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
OBSERVATION OF ECLIPSE PERFECT.
Report From Rear Admiral Chester, Of United
States Squadron.

Washington, D. c., (SpecaD. - The
following was issued at the Navy De
partment:
Rear Admiral c. NJ. Chester, com
manding the special-service squadron,
which was formed in June to proceed
to Spain and the northern coast OF Al
RIGA for the purpose OF observing the
solar eclipse occurring on August 80, re-
ports as follows;
Observation of eclipse in Spain per-
feet in every respect
London, (By Cable). A telegram
from Sir Norman Lockyer chief of the
eclipse party at Palma, Island OF Ma
Jorca, says:
"The results were indifferent, owing to
unfavorable weather"
Prof Hugh Calendar of the Royal
College of Science, London, reports from
Castellon de la Plana, near Valencia,
Spain, that the first and last contacts
were observed in a clear sky and that
good records OF the radiation and tenn
perature were obtained
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
Undesirable Immigrants.

Washington, D. C., (SpeciaD While
the increase in immigration to this coun-
try during the last six months far ex-
eeeds that of other years, the rate Of in
crease OF those debarrcd is still greater
immigration shows an increase of ID
per cent over 1908, while there was a
20 per cent increase among those de-
barred. In all 672o were not permitted
TO remain From statistics OF the de-
partment of commerce and labor il is
shown that during July I4o Chinese were
admitted, zSI less than in July a year
ago. In all 10000 immigrants were ad-
mitted.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
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EARTHQUAKE SHAKES TOWN.
Series Of Shocks Felt Along the coast-Peo.
pie Ia Terror.

Portsmouth. n. H. (Special) A SER
les of earthquake shocks, the most Sc
we're ever experienced in this section
were felt here Buildings trembled per-
ceptibly, dishes were shaken from
shelves, and in many cases people rush
ed in terror from their houses into the
street.
There were three distinct shocks, and
in each instance the tremor was accom-
panied by a sound like distant explo-
sion. The first impression was that
the powder magazine at the navy yard
had exploded, and hundreds of queries
along this line were received at the yard.
There had been no explosion, however,
and the shocks were felt along the en-
tire New Hampshire coast line.
The first shock was felt a little before
$40 P. NJ, and the other shocks fol-
lowed soon after. In the business Sec
tion OF the city the shoppers and store
employees rushed out into the streets be-
lieving that the buildings were about
to collapse. Each OF the three shocks
continued for several seconds.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
WRECK ON THE SOUTHERN.
Two People Are Killed and Three Others
Slightly Injured.

Augusta, Ga (SpeciaD City Police
man F. ]. Murphy, acting as quarantine
officer, was killed outright; Flagman
Geo. ]. Lott so badly injured that he
died at the hospital shortly after, and
three others were slightly injured in q.
wreck of Southern Railway passen-
ger train on its way to Charleston with.
in the city limits here. After the en-.
gine, baggage car and second-class
coach had passed the crossing the rear
wheels of the first-class coach, owing, il
is alleged. TO defective switch, took
siding and the car was thrown COM
pletely over.
Officer Murphy, who had jumped and
was trying to dodge, was mashed be-
meath the wreck. Flagman Lofts legs
were cut nearly off and he died while
they were being amputated. The Sleep
ing car in the fear Nof the train. did
not leave the track and none of its oc-
cupants was hurt. The injured were
passengers in the overturned coach.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
BALLOONIST BLOWN TO PIECES.
BslIoonlsrs FrIghiful Death High Up in The
Clouds.

Greenville, o., (SpeciaD Prof. A.
Baldwin, airship exhibitor was blown to
atoms by the explosion of six sticks Of
dynamite in his balloon while 1900 feet
in the air. His wife and two children
were in the crowd of $4,000 persons who
saw the calamity.
Baldwin had been giving daily exhbi-
tions at the county fair. He would as
cend several thousand feet in the air
and explode half dozen sticks OF dyna-
mite at different times. Thursday he
had mounted 1900 feet in the air and his
airshp was soaring gracefully. While
the crowd was watching him there ap-
peared in the sky where the airship had
been great cloud Of smoke A few
seconds later there came down a great
report from the clouds, the smoke OBJ
scured the view and fragments of the
airShip began falling. Baldwin had lit
orally been blown TO bits by the explo-
sion His body was picked up over a
space of several acres and removed to a
morgue.
Baldwin's wife screamed when she
saw the smoke, long before the explo-
sion, for her practised eye told her of the
tragedy which had occurred in the clouds.
She fell in a dead faint before the vast
crowd had realized what was happening
No one can tell how the accident oc-
CURED The six sticks of dynamite ex-
ploded simultaneously. as only one re-
port was heard Mems faces banched
and women tainted as the fragments OF
the ship and the aeronaut's body fell.
Baldwin was from Losantville. Ind.
and was 90 years Of age. He had been
engaged for long while in giving bal
loon and airship exhibitions at county
fairs
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
FACTS WORTH REMEMBERING.

1t is estimated that 100000 worth OF
diamonds are stolen every year from
the South African diamond mines.
The British consul at Cadiz, Spain,
says that it will pay to establish steel
works in that city, and recommends such
an enterprise TO capitalists.
Among the staff OF the royal garages
of Italy semi-miltary system has been
introduced The director will wear the
uniform of an army captain and the
chauffers that of the ranks
The Department OF Agriculture dur
ing the last two years has taken great in
terest in promoting gardening work and
botanical study among the pupils of the
public schools of Washington.
A suburban building boom in London
has collapsed and thousands of villas"
stand empty in the outer circle of the
metropolis. Builders overestimated the
effect of new street-car lines.
A farmer living near Marseiles who
carries off all the melon prizes at the
local agricultural shows has discovered
that by watering" his melons with milk
they will grow to twice their usual
size.
Blue bricks have been used to face the
dam at the Cray Reservoir, Swansea.
This is said to be the first instance in
England where blue bricks have been
used in place Of the stone masonry for
facing dam.
Damages have been awarded in Lon
don court TO an engineers filter named
Mansfield, who, as the result of a sud
den muscular strain, had sustained an
affection of the heart which caused it
TO emit a musical murmur loud enough
70 be heard some DISTANCE.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
PHOTOGRAPHED FORTS.
How Boston Physician Got Into Trouble Ia
Jamaica.

Kingston, Jamaica (By Cable) DIR.
Franklin Clarke, OF Boston, was tried
here before the Chief Justice, for a
breach of the official secrets act, in TAX
ing photographs OF the Notifications Of
the Port Royal.
The crown prosecutor argued that for
cign powers whould pay largely for such
photographs, but the evidence against
the accused was conflicting and the law
yers for the defense urged that there had
been no criminal intent. DR.. Clarke be-
ing animated simply by Photographic
enthusiasm
The Chief Justice summed up in favor
OF the prisoner and the jury failed 10
agree and was discharged.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
BURGLARS TAKE THE SAFE
Amazing Robbery Of House on Long
Island Sound.
CUT WINDOW GLASS TO GET IN.
Sale Containing Thousands Of Dollars Worth
Of JeweIry Is Carried From the Second.
story Hallway Of Paul Bouuer's Summer
home-Ysrd Was Full Of Dogs aud Doors
Of Sleepingrooms We're Ajar.

Stamford, CT. Especially "A burglary,
unique for the daring and success with
wh,cb !, w,s c,r~;od ,t,.,, -. .,,.o
=. N.Y. 7, ''''o"e''' wv" p.a
N'''"''a, 'he summer nome Oh MI
and Mrs. Paul Bonner, of New York
ana stamford. The burglars carried
away bodily an Soo-pound safe, which
held about all OF Mrs. Bonners da-
monds, Jewels and rare old jewelry, as
wen as $50 in cash. Mrs. Bonner es-
Inmates the value of the stolen Jewels
al $4,000. She declares that many OF
the gems have a sentimental value that
IS incaiculable i'll figures. They include
giits from her late husband, James
Joseph Alexander, who was a noted
steamship owner, and from his father,
VINO practically owned the Pacific Mail
Steamshp Company and was its head
ior many years. Many family jewels
ana heirlooms OF the Alexander family
were stolen. Much of this belonged to
Jerome Alexander, Mrs. Bonner's son,
VINO IS soon to attain his majority, and
her daughter, Miss Alexander.
sensational feature is given the rob
berry by the following note, which was
found lying on the floor where the safe
rested, and read thus:
Dear Madam-You will be surprised
to hnd your valuables taken, but on find
ing tins note keep it in secrecy, as we
are not TO be trifled with. If OUR free
dom is taken your place will be in ruins
soon after"
The note was written in a scrawling
hand on ine quality of paper, tinted
and delicately. perfumed. 1t was sealed
IN an envelope to match. There were
two crosses below the last sentence. The
letter was turned over to Assistant Su-
perntendent Fields, of the Pinkerton
agency, and is now in possession of De-
tective Wilcox, who is working up the
case with the assistance of Chief Bren-
nan and Sergeant Nevins, Of Stamford
NirVana, the home which the burolars
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
Convicted of ExtortIou.

Pitttsburg, Pa. (SpeciaD .-Ex-Capt.
James Wilson, of the Allegheny police
department. was sentenced to pay fine
OF $Ioo and to serve a term OF six months
IN the county workhouse, as the result
OF the convictions in graft cases. His
attorneys Immediately appealed the case
TO the Superior Court. This will act as
a stay OF Imprisonment until next spring
should the appeal be affirmed. Wilson
IS the first defendant to be sentenced
since the Allegheny graft crusade began.
lie was tried on two charges Of eztor-
tion
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
The Nstlon's Money.

Washington, d. c. (Special) The
monthly circulation statement issued by
the Comptroller Of the Currency shows
that at the close OF business Friday the
total circulation of national banks was
$sI2,2zo, ,367, an increase for the year Of
S5o,7o3,so4 and an increase for the month
OF $824So72. The circulation based
on United States bonds amounted to
$4787S6I65, an increase for the year
OF s6r,4o5.86s and an increase for the
month OF S7.I7o,3o4,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
Col aOsby Didn't XIII His Own Cow.

Washington, D. c. (Special) Refer
ring to a recent publication that "the
shot Colonel Mosby recently fired at
publishing house killed his own cow"
implying that the shot had injured an
imaginary book which it was alleged
he had written and IN the sale of which
he had an interest, Colonel Mosby says
he has not killed his own cow, as he
had no cow to kill He has not written
a book, but is writing one, No pub
Usher, he says, has either a vested OF
contingent interest in it. When the book
is finished it will go to the highest bid
der
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
Struck By Lightning.

Hood River Ore (Special) While
examining the contents OF the record
box on the summit of Mount Hood,
Prof. NJ w. Lyon, Mrs Lyon and
Mark Weigant, a guide, were struck by
lightning, All three were prostraed.
Mrs. Lyon is still in a critical condi-
iion, though it is not believed that her
injuries will prove fatal. Prof. Lyon
and Weigant arc both recovering Prof.
Lyon is connected with the Smithsonian
Institution at Washington. ID. c.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
Wrecked the Freight.

indianapolis (SpeciaD. - Confronted
with the alternative OF wrecking a Lake
Erie and Western freight train or al
lowing a disastrous collision between
the freight and Chicago and Erie pas
senger train, the operator at Kingsiand
chose the former, and threw a lever
which sent the freight into ditch. He
had given the freight the right of way
over crossing Of the two roads before
he discovered the passenger was ap-
proaching the crossing at full speed
The locomotive and one car of the
freight were derailed, but no one was
injured.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
Murdered and cremated.

Seattle, Wash. (specaD Murdered
for their money and crcmated in the
building where they lived, to hide the
evidence Of the crime, was the fate of
Philip H. Boss and his wife, young
couple who have been living near Ker-
rystown, small town on the North
ern Pacific Railway, near Kanasket, in
this county, The charred remains Of
the young couple were found in the
debris Of the building, which had burn,
ed 10 the ground.