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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-13
Ex.Mayor Goes TO Prison.

Raleigh, N. c., (Specia) The Su-
preme Court denied the application of
ex-Mayor McCown, OF Durham, for a
writ of habeas corpus and directed that
he serve the term of 80 days in jail to
which he was sentenced for cursing and
striking Judge George Ward, of the SUI
perior Court, because the Judge refused
to increase the sentence Of man who
had Killed McCown's brother. in-law.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-13

Two new tramway lines are to be built
in Barcelona, Spain. The Direction
de correos y Telegrafos' at Madrid will
purchase so tons Of bronze and zinc-cov-
cred telegraph wire; also 90 steel boxes
for safe-keeping Of cash and documents.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-13
Shot His Sweetheart.

Atlantic City (Special) Dudley Vas
quez, a young Cuban attempted to mur-
der Mary Hayden, an employe Of a ho-
tel here, he firing three shots at her
while they were walking on Chalfonte
avenue. Three bullets entered the wo-
mans body, but none of them is con
sidercd fatal. The shooting occurred at
a time when there was large crowd on
the Boardwalk and there was consid-
cradle excitement. II is said that the
Cuban had repeatedly asked the woman
10 marry him, but she always refused.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-13

The Australians are the greatest tea
drinkers in the world, annually consun-
ing seven and three-fourihs pounds a
head. In England the consumption Is
about six and ihree-iourth pounds
head and in the United States only one
pound two ounces.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-13

So far there have been los cases and 81
deaths from cholera in Prussia
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
HEAD OF THE COLUMBIA
UNIVERSITY IS HERE.
FATE TREATS
WEBER KINDLY
Accident to Judge Prewett
Delays Sentence of Youth
Who Took Mothers Life
speci.l pt.pateh to IA. call.

AUBURN, March 24-Adolph Weber.
who was convicted Of the murder of
his mother. will not be sentenced next
Monday. An accident to Judge Prev
EFT is the cause OF the delay.
Just now the prisoner Is having a
spat with his lawyers. He wants to
dismiss Attorneys Johnson and Tabor
He has already written Tabor a letter
notifying him his services are no longer
required. Yesterday a physician from
Sacramento. DR.. Twitchell, visited
Weber in his cell In company with
Weber's attorneys. The visit gave rise
to the belief that the insanity plea
would be made to secure delay Web
ers answers to the doctors queries,
however. were more accurate than
could have been given by any OF those
present.
When the doctor had finished mis- ex-
animation, Weber asked him for a
health certificate. When this was re-
fused, Weber said Indignantly: II
want one for my own protection; some
one may say l am insane" Weber is
enjoying the best of health.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
President Butler Is to
Pay a Visit to
Berkeley.
Returns From Winter
Vacation in the
Southland.

Nicholas Murray Butler, president of
Columbia University, whose name has
frequently been associated with that of
President Roosevelt, with whom he en-
joys close acquaintance, is a guest
at the Palace Hotel. In company with
N. c. Dougherty, superintendent of
schools of Peoria, H., and Edward K.
Hewitt, treasurer of Cooper Union, who
Is son of Abram Hewitt. former May
or of New York City, President Butler
arrived here yesterday from Coronado,
where they were enjoying a rest. Dis
cussing his western trip last evening
at the hotel the distinguished educator
said that he was seeking recreation.
We had an enjoyable time at Coro-
nado. where the weather was delight
full, said he, and 1t would have af-
forded US greater pleasure were We
permitted to remain in California a
week or SO longer. As 1t is. however,
We expect to make a very short stay
In San Francisco and then hurry east
ward by way of Ogden"
President Butler expressed his regret
over the fact that he was unable to
reach here in time to attend the char
ter day exercises at the California Uni
versity on Thursday. 1t is the inten-
tion of himself and travelling compan-
ions to visit the State University to-
day and pay their respects TO President
Benjamin Ide Wheeler, who is an cid
friend of President Butler.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
STILL REFUSES
TO ARBITRATE
Castro Denies That Vene-
Zuela Has Questions Pend
inc With the United States
ANSWERS BOWEN'S NOTE
Declares That the Asphalt
Cases Must Remain in the
Courts of Little Republic

WILLEMSTAD, Island OF Curacao,
March 2z-It is announced from Cara
cas-. Venezuela. that President Castro
today replied TO Minister Bowen
fusl proposal for arbitration, denying
that Venezuela has questions pending
with the United States, and saying
the case OF the New York and Bermu-
deE Asphalt Company must remain IN
the courts
WASHINGTON. March 24-Minister
BOWen's cablegram to the State De-
paTtment informing the administration
that President Castro OF Venezuela had
refused explicitly 70 submit TO arbitra-
ton, the pending issue between the
United States and Venezuela and de-
claring that the asphalt cases must
be ad5Udiczted by the Venezuelan
courts, formed the principal topic OF
discussion at to-day's meeting OF the
cabinet That the situation is not re-
gsrded as acute at this time was fndi-
Gated clearly BY the determination Of
the President and his advisers TO pay
10 present heed 70 President Castro :
refusal 70 arbitrate the existing dif-
ferences- Il Is the indicated intention
Of the President and Secretary Taft
who, IN the absence of Secretary Hay,
is being relied on for advice IN mat
rers pertaining 70 foreign affairs, tc
await further developments in Vene-
zuela- It Is not believed that the stu
alton is OF such q character as 10 war
rant alarm Indeed. the President Is
proceeding with the arrangements Tor
his sOuChWeSte trip without refer
ence 20 the Venezuela imbroglio.
After other members OF the Cabinet
had left he White House, Secretary
Taft and Postmaster General Cortelyou
continued with the President the dis
cussiOn OF the Venezuelan and Santo
Douingan questions. No determination
was reached which would involve dras-
tic action on the part OF the American
Government Il Is regarded as posi-
bic that further developments IN the
Nenezuelan situation may be forthcom-
ING IN q few days, but IL is not be-
nsved here they viii add to its ser1-
BUSINESS
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
PERSONAL.

w e Hampton, a lumberman of Los
Angeles, is at the ST. Francis
DR.. G.. de Szogyeny and wife Of New
York are at the st. Francis.
B. F. Shepherd, a well-known bust
ness man of Fresno, is at the Grand
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A Nye of Nara
gansett Pier. r. l.. are at the Palace.
Abner Weed. who recently completed
a 5000, 900 hotel at Dunsmuir. is at the
Lick.
Jay w. Adams, Pacific Coast agent
for the Nickel Plate line. is at the Oc-
cidentaI.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Leake left last
night for Victoria, B. c., to be gone
about fortnight.
E. Ryder, superintendent Of the Chi
cago and Alton Railway at Blooming
ton, Ill, is a guest at the Palace
w. Sexton, one OF the leading in
surance men of Minneapolis. and his
family arrived at the ST Francis yes
terday.
George D. Knapp ~and wife. prom
inent residents of Chicago, and a party
Of friends arrived here yesterday and
are staying at the st. Francis.
Among the recent arrivals at the st.
Francis are John L. Considine, War
den of Nevada's prison, and James
Sweeney Attorney General of the
same State.
J. d. McArdle, who Is connected with
a large machinery firm Of Minneapolis.
and his family arrived from Southern
California yesterday and are registered
at the st. Francis.
W. W. Webster, who Is connected
with the local passenger Office Of the
Gould lines. has been appointed ctty
passenger agent of the Pennsylvania
road He succeeds l. A. Hagy, who has
resigned to enter into private busi-
ness.
Grant B. Sch1ey. a wel1-known bank
er of New York, who Is largely inter
ested in the big railroad manufactur-
ing and financial concerns Of the East
and is member of the executive COM
nittee OF the American Smelling and
Refining Company, will arrive at the
St Francis on Sunday from the south
with a party of friends. They are
travelling in a private car.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
Jurist Announces That he
Was Asked for Money to
Bribe State Legislators
INQUIRY Is TO FOLLOW
Corruption Fund Raised to
Secure Enactment of the
Biennial Elections Bill
Special Dispatch to m. CAN.

OMAHA, Nebr., March z4-when the
bribery investigation committee of the
Nebraska Senate comes TO Omaha
Saturday morning it will receive the
testimony OF several of the officers OF
Douglas County. The charge has been
made that huge corruption fund was
being raised among county officials 70
secure the enactment OF the biennial
elections bill, the ultimatum having
gone forth that the bill would never
leave the Senate committee unless the
money demanded was Forthcoming.
Among the witnesses who will appear
before the committee is County Judge
Vinsonhaler. The members OF the COM
mittee have expressed their full con-
fidence in Judge Vinsonhaler's veFacity,
and much weight is therefore attached
to his testimony. He states that at
tempts were made at first TO keep the
matter quiet in the hope that the man
who had approached him might be
caught.
The man who came to me-" said the
Judge to-day, ''purported to represent
the Senators at Lincoln. He stated a
fund would be necessary to carry the
bill which would permit county Off
GERS to hold over an extra year. He
asked me to contribute to fund OF
$4,000 and mentioned the fact that a
similar fund was being raised in each
of the principal counties OF the State.
/ have been told by other officials
around the Courthouse that they were
approached In similar manner"
DENVER, March 24.-The Legislative
committee appointed to investigate
charges Of bribery Of members of the
Legislature held brief executive ses-
sion to-day. No witnesses were exam
ined. It is stated that the members
of the committee discussed the propo
sition OF asking the Legislature to en-
power the committee to compel news
paper men, legislators and others To
answer directly questions as to their
knowledge of bribery or attempted
bribery. No definite decision was
reached. The committee adjourned un-
til Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
Last KreisIer Concert.

Fritz Kretsler, the most wonderful
violinist that has ever visited this city
and one of the greatest virtuosos who
has ever played the king Of instru-
ments. will give his last concert at the
Alhambra this afternoon. Last night s
recital created a pandemonium of
applause. and it Is entirely doubtful If
such playing will be heard here again
in the next generation except by Kreis-
Ter himself, who is yet under 90
The violinist's programme fer this
afternoons concert includes the splen-
did concerto IN G minor by Max
Bruch and the other numbers are as
follows: "Sarabande" (Sulzer), ALE
gretto" (Mardinf), 'Tambourfn''
(Rameau), HumoresQue" (Dvorak), },
Non pfu Mesta" (Paganini), Span
ish Serenade" (Chaminade), Hun
garian Dances'' (Bramhs).
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
CASTRO'S GUNS
WRECK A STORE
- p.spatch . e 81.

WILLEMSTAD. March 24-President
Castro is still living near Maracay,
where dancing takes place nearly every
night orders presumably given by the
President were issued to have all guns
lately bought in France used for drill
and target practice The two big can
non just mounted at La GUayra, oppo-
site The French Gable Company's Office
were fred yesterday morning for two
hours in the direction Of Cano Blanco.
The coucussiou IN La Guayra was so
severe that nearly all the bottles in the
German drugstore Of Valentiner &
Braun fell from the shelves and were
broken. Windows in many houses were
smashed La Guayra has two other big
guns mounted on Fort Puerto Cabello
two On the fort Of Lavijia and Mara
csfbo and three placed at the entrance
cf the bar on Fort San Carlos All
these were also fred yesterday. They
are new cannon. ten-centimeter rifles
originally ordered by the Beers. but
sold 70 Venezuela
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
Arrested In Indian Territory.

Acting Chief of Police Spillane re-
ceived a dispatch yesterday from J..
G. Cowen. United States Marshal at
Beggs, 1. T., that Joseph and Benja-
min Martin were under arrest at Ok
mulgee, L. T., and asking that an Of
ficer be sent at once TO take them
back to this city. His request will be
complied with as soon as the requi-
sition papers are prepared. The
prisoners are wanted here on a charge
of felony embezzlement- They were
employed as travelling statesmen by
Francis L. Cook. jeweIer. 1712 Mar
ket street. and disappeared with
500 worth OF watches and other Jew
elry, which they carried with them as
SamuleS
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
POSTUM CEREAL.
HEREDTTY
Can Be Overcome In Gases.

The influence OF heredfty cannot Of
course, be successfully disputed, but
Il can be minimized or entirely over
come IN some cases by correct food
and drink. A Connecticut lady saws.
For years while I was a coffee
dr!nker I suffered from bilious at
tacks Of great severity, from which I
used 10 emerge as white as a ghost
and very weak. Our family physician
gave me various prescriptions for i'm
proving the digestion and stfmuIat-
ing the liver, which I tried faithfully.
but without perceptible result. He
was zccuaintd with my family his
tory for several generations back. and
once when I visited him he said: IF
you have inherited one Of those tor
pid hvers you may always suffer more
or less from its fnaction. We can't
dodge our inheritance. you know
7 was not so strong & believer In
heredity as he was. however, and. be-
ginning TO think for myself, 1 con-
cluded 70 stop drinking coffee and see
what effect that would have. I feared
II would be q severe trial 70 give IL
Up. but when 1 took Postum and had
need for hot beverage and I grew
very fond OF II.
7 have used the Postum Coffee for
three years, using no medicine, and
the change has completely cured me.
During al that time have had abso-
lutely none OF the bilious attacks that
] used to suffer from. and have been
entirely free from the pain and debiI-
itsting effects that used to result from
them The change Is surely very
great and am compelled to give Pos
tum Coffee the exclusive credit for IT.
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich
There's a reason.
Look for the little book, The Road
% Wellvills." In each pkg
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR
DRINKS CARBOLIC ACID

SAN JOSE. March 24.-Michael
Costello committed suicide at his
home on Ryland street last night by
drinking carbolic acid. He had lust
returned from q meeting of the
Ancient Order Of Foresters. He re-
tired to his room and a few minutes
later called TO his wife that he was
dying. Costello was born in New York
in 1S49- When Ia years of age he en-
listed in the army, serving through
the Civil War. After the close of the
war he came to California and a few
years later settled in San Jose.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
S. F. News Letter This week.

The pithy paragraphs IN the San Francisco
News Letter this week ara alone worth the
price Of the paper. The editorials. ell brainy
and timely. touch vital topics.
A good lesson Is read 70 Berkeley students
that viii please the professors and every par
sat.
The various shows IN town are gracefully
criticized. and the LOCKER On and THE
InouiSttor'' tell interesting tales OF prominent
people.
Altogether the News Letter this week is &
journal for the business and the dreside
Every line well written, Clean yet caHstie. q
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
MUST RELEASE THE SAILORS.

THE HAGUE. March 24-The
Government Of The Netherlands in
tends either alone or in conjunction
with other powers having differences
with Venezuela, TO take vigorous
measures 10 secure the release Of the
rye Dutch sailors illegally imprisoned
f0r seven months in that country. II
Is thought probable that IN the event
Of there being no material change in
the situation IN the Far East some OF
The Netherlands warships maintain
ing neutrality in the Dutch East In
dies can be transferred TO Venezuelan
waters IN NAY.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
Sale of seats for onera.

The public and mail order sale of
season tickets for the Conrfed grand
opera performances at the Grand
Opera-house will close to-day. The
regular sale OF single seats for the big
performance Will commence on Mon
day morning at o'clock at the box
Office Of the Grand Opera-house
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
TALKS OF MRS. READER.
Secretary Loon1is Declares Woman's
Charges Are False.

secretary IOOn1IS Dec1areS Woman =
Charges Are False.
VALLEJO, March 24-Assistant Sec
retary Loomis IN discussing the charge
made by Mrs. Reader that his recent
visit to San Domingo was due partially
TO study the advisability Of granting to
her several v7Iuab bic concessions which
Loomis promised to secure for her and
then failed TO keep his word, to-day
said:
You can say for me-" said Loonis
that never heard OF this Mrs. Read
er until I read her charges in the
newspapers and there is absolutely no
truth in her statements"
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25

WANTS DAIRY REMOVED--H Tessmer
yesterday petitioned the Board Of Supervisors
10 have the milk ranch on the west line OF
Railroad avenue between Thirty-fourth and
Thirty-ffth avenues South closed on the al
legged ground that It Is nuisance
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
COLORADO WOMAN NAMED
AS A DEPUTY SHERIFF.
Granddaughter of Revolutionary Herr
Occupies Strange Position I'm Ell
Paso County.

Paso County.
COLORADO SPRINGS. March "a.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cass Goddard, grand
daughter of the late Lewis Cass of
Revolutionary fame, a sister of Henrv
B. Ledyard. president of the Michigan n
Central Railroad. and one OF the most
prominent women Of Colorado. has
been appointed a Deputy Sheriff Of 81
Paso County by Sheriff o. p. Grimes.
She is the only woman occupying this
position In the State Of Colorado.
While Mrs Goddard has received
this appointment in order to facilitate
her work in protecting dumb animals.
in which she Is deeply interested. she
has as much authority as any Deputy
Sheriff In the county. having received
her commission In the usual way.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
Exterior Debt Is Consolidased.

LONDON. March 24--The sigma
ture Of the agreement between Ven
ezUela and the Anglo-Germzn bond
holders adjusting and consolidating
the exterior debt (about SIS, SOC, ,0o0)
was completed to-day. Sixty per cent
OF the customs OF all the ports ex-
cept la Guaira and Puerto Cabello
are aIlocated as security.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
How Is Your Fountain Pen .

If it does not work well it may require
q little adjustment, which we will gladly
do without charge We are selling agents
for "Watermans Ideal Fountain Pen
and sole agents for The Marshall" the
best s1.00 fountain pen In the world
Sanborn. Vail & Co. 741 Market St
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
START FIRES IN FURNACES
OF THIRD BIG SHELTER
Active Operations Begun at New
Plant of Western Gold Mining
Company In Shasta

Company In Shasta
REDDING, March 24.-The Great
Western Gold Mining Company's
smelter at the Afterthought mine was
blown IN Friday morning. The blow
ing in OF this plant marks the begin
ming Of active operations at the third
big copper smelter In the famous
Shasta County copper belt The fires
were started at s o'clock In the fur
naces- The Afterthought smelter Is
thoroughly UP TO date in every way.
The sampltng rooms have a capacity
of between 15o and 200 tons per day.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25

PLEADS GUILTY TO BURGLARY
Gross pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary
In Judge DUNES court yesterday. He will
be sentenced on April L. He broke into the
residence OF T W. Meyer 1455 Devlsadero
street on December .
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25

SCHOONER MAYFLOwER LIBELED.-
Andrew Brown filed libel yesterday in the
United States District Court against the
schooner Mayflower TO recover $50 so alleged
70 be due on wages watchman.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
rrrrrrr

LIBEL FOR FREIGHT B. HourdeI.
master OF the French ship Bayonne filed a
libel yesterday IN the United States District
Court against the ". r. Grace Company to
recover S63sI balance alleged to be due on
freight on cargo OF silver sand, pigfro1 and
ecke from Dunkirk France.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-25
Tribute to Mrs. stanford.

Memorial tribute by David Starr Jordan In
April Sunset Magazine, now on sale at all
news stands.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-11-26
KAYSVILEE.

The marriage Of Miss Pearl Layton and
Walter ". Stewart on Thursday and the
reception i'm the Music hall that evening
We're the principal social events of the
week. The reception was attended by
over 200 relatives and friends Of the
young couple. The presents were nu-
merOuS and beautiful Mr.. and Mrs
Stewart will reside in kaysville and will
be At home after Dec Is.
Mrs. Mary \. Long, who was recently
elected city treasurer OF KaySVille. was
quietly married in ogden last week to
y. ). Thompson, who formerly resided
/ here. but who is now connected with the
SCOWcrOft a Sons company Of ogden.
Mr. and Mrs Thompson have not vet
/ decided whether they Will make Ogden
or ka.sVille their home
Cards have been issued announcing the
marriage of Miss Lizzie Nance Of kays-
Vile and OTson Rose OF Pennington.
The marriage will take place Dec. @
I Owen, a former resident of KaysVille, and
George Ware OF DoWney. lda.. were mar
ricd this week and will reside in Idaho
AmOng the salt Lakers who attended
the Layton Stewart wedding on Thurs
dav were Mr. and Mrs. 4. IT, Jacobs
Mr.. and Mrs. Gill Miss GeneVicVc LeaV-
er. Misses Edna and Della Edwards
Miss Enid Edmonds, Miss Jennie Sm00t
Mrs. Wagstaff, Mr.. Purcell and Walter
Elizabeth Marriott, Mrs Meadon and
Mrs Caleb Pe9r--
A farewell party will be given Monday
evening in the Music hall FOR George r.
Beesley. who will leave on "Wednesday
for England on a mission. fFtsttf
Mrs. John O. f.inford has returned from
visit with relatives in Downey. Ida
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-11-26
MT. PLEASANT.

Mrs Clara Draper was given 4 sur
prise Oartv by fellow workers of inc
Primary association last Monday even
ing.
4 pleasant party was enjoyed by resi-
( dents of the South ward. given last Mon
day evening by the Young Ladies asso-
citation. Fine refreshments We're served
and a number Of games and diVeruse-
ments provided.
Miss Kate Houtz Of this city and Her
/ bert Bills OF AIilburu were married in
Manti this week. The Young couple Will
make their home IL Milburn
Henry JorgensOn, formerly Of this
place came down from his present home
in Idaho last Sunday and has spent the
Miss AIadge Morey came 20 Mt Pleas
ant from Portland, Ore. this week. eN-
pecting TO remain over winter, the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs Web Greene. She is a
niece o. Mrs. Greene.
Mrs. J. A West of Lima, Mont, sister
OF Mrs. james Wilson of this city. and
her daughter. Mrs. Z. W. Rathas OF Salt
Lake City. have been in Nit Pleasant
NJ c Peterson, well-known young
man % this city returned this week
from Scandinavia. where he has been for
q couple Of years on q mission.
Edward Olson and Wife came to Mt.
I Pleasant this week from their home IN
Idaho. Mr.. Olson's family lives here.
M and Mrs. Ole Olsen are in from
Sunnyside to remain couple Of weeks
or more.
Miss Hetue 1ld=ell or EalrNieW start
ed this week for Niam. /. r.. on an eX-
tended visit.
Daniel Larsen of MOrOui went TO south
ern California recently, expecting to
spend thu winter there
William Cheney returned TO his home
| in FaiTVieW this week. after spending
two years in the middle states on mis-
sion.
Mrs. Annie Larsen and sister. Hannah
Cngermann. came over from Emery
county this week and are visiting friends
in Spring City. They will spend the
winter in the valley.