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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-15

Charlottesville, Va. (SpeciaD. J,
Samuel McCue, former Mayor of this
city, was hanged in the county jail here
at Z "a o'clock Friday morning for the
murder Of his wife, Fannie NJ. McCue,
on the night of Sunday, September 4,
1904 McCuc was pronounced dead IS
minutes after the trap had been sprung.
His neck was not broken, death result
ing from strangulaion.
Immediately after the execution. Nc
Cues three spiritual advisers gave out
the following signed statement
-. Samuel McCue stated in our pres
once and requested us to make Public
that he did not wish 10 leave this world
with suspicion resting on any human
being other than himself; that he alone
was responsible for the deed. impelled
10 II by an evil power beyond his con
troll. and that he recognized his sentence
as Just
The death warrant was read to the
prisoner in his cell by City Sergeant c.
W Rogers at 7 80 o'clock, and the pris-
oner went TO the scafold Immediately
afteward. He asked permission to leave
his coat behind, and went from his cell
in his shirt sleeves. His step was firm,
and not quiver of muscle was TO be
seen in his body
McCue listened calmly to the death
warrant, and when Sergeant Rogers
asked DO you think that if | gave you
my arm you would be able to walk to
the scaffoldi' he replied calmly: Il can
walk without your aid
On the way he stumbled once or
twice, and the officers proffered assist
anee. 1t was not needed. however.
There was no weakness. McCue had
merely slipped on the frozen snow.
Watched by a silent crowd OF per-
haps 30 people, McCue mounted the
scaffold. BY this time the sunlight was
streaming across the house tops around
him. Not muscle of his face moved.
Rogers and two guards ascended the
'caifold with him. The prisoner was
placed over the trap, his arms were
Dinloned and his ankles strapped. The
/ black gown was folded around him and
The moose was adjusted.
Before he placed the rope about Nc
/ Cues neck, Sergeant Rogers put his arm
! over the condemned mans shoulders and
whispered something TO McCue Then
everything was ready Mr.. Rogers again
spoke to him, asking him il he had any
statement to make. 'None at all" was
his answer
All this while McCue stood without
moving. The hope that he might make
! some statement before he died finally
passed away The cowl dropped over
bis head and he had seen his last Of the
world. The guard took hold OF the
rope that was to release the trap. Rog-
ers standing alone upon the scaffold
besfe McCue, turned his back and lift
ed his hand The trap fell
In order Ia thwart the curiosity Of the
morbidly inclined, the Sheriff kept Sc
crct the time of the execution. MANY
people believed that il would be close
upon noon. Yet as early as 8 O'Clock a
wel-advised few were moving in the di-
rection OF the jail. An hour passed. and
by this time the few who were to be al
lowed to enter were standing within the
prison inclosure, huddled around stove
Few persons witnessed the execution
Of McCue Twelve citizens, as wit
nesses, and three physicians. several
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-15
stoesseI Reaches Alden.

Alden, Arabia (By cable). - The
French Line steamer Australien from
Japan by way Of Shanghai and Colon
bo, with General Stoessel and his party
on board, arrived here. The General
and the other Russian officers expressed
themselves as greatly incensed at the
statements made by an English newspa-
per January Is, that the fortress had
ample supplies when it was surrendered,
which they characterized as untruths.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-15
$4,000 In Gems smuggled ?

Gettysburg, Pa. (Special) -- DR.
Welsh, of Philadelphia, and DIR. Rice
the county physician, who were sum
moned here by the Gettysburg College
authorities, pronounced tho supposed
cases OF smallpox as mild cases OF
chickenpox The college students who
were placed under quarantine have been
discharged as cured, and the quaran-
tine will be lifted as soon as Dr. Rice
can bring the matter before the State
Board OF Health.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-15
Her Ashes In washbasket.

New Rochelle N. " (Special) in
accordance with an odd clause in the
will OF Mrs. Constance Miller, an aged
and wealthy widow of New Rochelle,
her ashes have been deposited in a work
basket she had used for years. The
basket was buried by a New Rochelle
undertaken in grave beside the rest
ing place Of her departed husband, John
B. Miller.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-15
ri.kanInay IN q pureh Bowl.

Providence. K. I. (SpeciaD The
Quarter Century Club held its aauual
stag dinner in the Wellington. The
club is COMPOSED Of 2s prominent pro
fessicnal ncn. In the midst Of The din
ner surprise was sprung on ;he diners.
The punch was brought on IN a huge
bowl. and when the cover was lifted y
little aickaiiirny Jumped up and from
the recesses Of the dish served the ;. s..
The menu were also of unique design.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-15
bIE NIn lor ehleago unIrersll,.

Chicago, III. (special) The gift OF
sr.oco.ooc building to the University
of Chicago was announced, but the mi
versity authorities withheld the name
Of .hc donor. Il 70 believed that the
eift ia from MIS-. Emmons Blaine,
founder OF the Emmous Blaine School
OF Einca:ion. The new building viii
romp.e;e The quadrangle Of Inc En-
mons Blaine School OF Education. be-
tween KImbarls and Monroe avenues.
The announcement was made by Dean
" ll'am u. Oven, OF University High
S<hooL
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-15
ToIstoi's Son Wounded.

ST. Petersburg (By Cable).--Count
Andre Tolstoi has returned from Man
churia, where he received wound in
the head and was decorated with the
Cross of St. George He is visiting his
father, Count Leo Tolstoi, at Yasnaya
Poliana. The Count intends to take
an examination for a commission and
return 70 the Far East.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-15
pies a me Age Of lo7 Year..

New York (Speciai) Andrew Crow
ley, 10Y years oil, @ Montgomery street,
BroCklya. is dead. Mr. Crowley had
been III siacc the last heavy snowstorm,
VIXEN he contracted a heavy cold. Some
years ago Mr.. Crowley was a produce
merchant IN Washington Market. He
IS survived cy FIVE children.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-15
M'CUE HANGED;
CONFESSED GUILT
Walked With Firm Step TO Death on
the scaffoId.
TOLD THE MINISTER'S OF Ills CRIME.
Prayed For His Family and Friends-flis
Body Buried Beside The Graves Of HIS
Parents in Albemarle County--Features Of
the Hanged Man as Composed as II Tic Had
Died q Peaceful, Natural Death.

Sept. AIRS. McCue mar
dered.
Sept. 5-Coroner's inquest be-
gun.
Sept. 7-McCue arrested.
Sept. G-Coroner's verdict.
Sept Io-Grand jury indic:s
McCue.
Sept. 27-McCuc arraigncd.
Sept. 2S-McCuc pleads not
Guilty.
Oct iS-Trial begun.
Oct Especial yenire sim
moned from PEERS
burg.
Oct. fq-Nenirc sum m ned
from Richmond.
Oct ao-Venires from Frcder-
icksburg and War
renton.
Oct. 25-Taking of testimony
begins.
Oct. 27-McCue's son takes
stand.
Nov 2-Closing argument be-
gun.
Nov. s--McCue found guilty.
Nov. o-Motion for new trial
overrulcd.
Nov. o-AlcCue sentenced 10
death.
Jan.I2-State Supreme Court
denies writ OF err
ror.
Jan. I7--Governor grants re-
prleve OF 20 days.
Jan. I7--Counsel file amended
petition with State
Supreme Court.
JAN 26-Supplementary appeal
denied.
Feb. o-Appeal to u. s. ST.
preme Court de-
MED.
Feb. o--Final appeal TO Gov
ernor.
Feb. Io-McCue hanged
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-15
hwas Only che enoox.

Cleveland tSpeciaD D.-Thc customs
authorities have located altogether jew
els TO the value OF 10000 brought into
this country by Mrs. Chadwick. upon
which it is definitely i.nown that She
paid no duty. OF these saluablcs about
$4,000 worth have been turned over
to the customs officials by parties who
held them.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-15
Argentine Rebellion Suppressed.

The Secretary of State has received
cablegram message from United States
Minister Beaupre, at Buenos Ayres, say
ing that the insurrcction in the Argentine
Republic has been completely suppressed
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22
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0HINTS FOR THE |
( HOUS EkEEPER,I
fSsSSsASlNE9-a &. . {

Castor oil is excellent to soften
leather.
Benzine and common clay will clean
marble.
Wash white marble with clear water
and soft brush.
Lemon juice and glycerine vii: clean
and soften the hands.
Dripplngs from candle can be taken
out of cloth by ether.
If you are buying carpets for dura-
bility choose small figures.
If Hamburg steak is served with a
hot tomato sauce it will be most appe.
tizing
Clean out closets and bureaus with
turpentine water and use generous pro
portions OF the turpentilte.
BY covering the bottom of q bureau
or chiffonier with sheet Of tin or
zinc protection from mice is secured.
A feature brush is preferable TO 4
cloth for busting gilt picture frames,
as the cloth wears and dea6ens the gilt.
An old tin tea kettle with The bottom
cut out makes Gu excellent cover to
place over iron heating on gas or gaso-
line stoves.
Until the plumber can come, leak
can be temporarily stopped with
mixture of yellow soap, whiting and
a very little water.
A small, stiff brush, such as artists
use when painting in oils, is excellent
for brushing the dust from the ereyices
in velvet trimming and from between
ribbon folds
Lemon juice will whiten frosting,
cranberry or strawberry juice will
color it pink, and the grated rind Of
an orange strained through cloth
will color it yellow.
Clean springs and woodwork of beds
carefully. going over joints and ends
of stats and every creyice with zorro
sive subiimate. by way Of guarding
against possible dust creatures.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22

q little later chaIlie. cashmere. French
flannel and the like will be needed,
while for the weeks of warm weather
there is long list of materials which
are quite as available as lawn. Again,
the frill,at the collar can be of lace or
embroidery If preferred
The jacket is made with fronts and
backs. The backs are tucked from
shoulders to waist line and are full be-
low that point while the fronts are
tucked TO yoke depth only. There is a
box pleats at the centre front and the
sleeves are in shirt waist style, but the
neck is finished with the wide Follower
collar that is both becoming and salts
factory for morning wear
The quantity of material required for
the medium size is four yards twenty
seven, three and half yards thirty
two or two and half yards forty four
inches wide with one and half yards
OF Insertion to trim as illustrated.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22
DOMESTIC.

j. Fl. Richards advocated line estab-
lishment of Department Of Mines at
the Trans Mississippi Congress.
A petition addressed to President
Diaz of Mexico, asking him to cooper
ate in preventing Sunday builfghts at
Da Juana, Just across the border, is
circulating in San Diego, Cal.
The police raided every gambling
house in Milwaukee. Wis, making
many arrests
Commissioners on uniform divorce
law appointed by the Governors of
about thirty States met at Narragan.
sett Pier, r. I.
Arkansas joined Kansas in the fight
against the Packing Trust. Suits were
begun against the Swift and Cudahy
companies in the Circuit Court of Pm.
laski County for $4,000 each and for.
fixture of their charters.
On Sunday before Labor Day 1000
Presbyterian preachers throughout the
United States will preach on some
phase of the labor question, in accord
ance with 4 plan outlined by the de.
partment of church and labor recently
organized in the Presbyterian Church.
Pink Hane, Of Mississippi, was killed
by q quarantine guard while attempt.
ing to run the line near Lagrange,
Tenn
Extensive damage is threatened from
vast fires raging in Montana near the
Idaho line.
William Jennings Bryan, in emula-
ton Of Andrew Carnegie, is to build q
public library at Salem, ILL.,. his birth
place
The United States torpedo planter,
George e. Armistead. reached New
port, r. l., for a months stay, to give
Fort Adams army regulars instruction.
A delegation headed by Jacob II.
Schiff held a conference with NJ. White
regarding the condition of Russian
Jews.
The seyer situation at New Orleans
continued serious.
Believed to be fatally hurt at Spo
skane. Wash, while looping the gap in
circus, Tom Bumtler, known as 'Yo-
10, is improving
Bombs were sent through the mail to
Jacob III. SehiH end NJ. Guggenheim's
Sons. in New York City
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22
FOREIGN.

The Cuban Senate in session a E1a-
vana, by a vote of IL to 2 rejected the
bill to increase the duty on rice from
$1.20 to $2.75 hundred lIilos.
Professor Garner, of London, Eng
land. is going to West Africa again to
study the languages Of monkeys and
other simians.
Albert Edelfeld, the painter, of Co
penhagen, is dead at the age OF fifty
one.
Judge Calhoun, Special Commissions
Ell from the United States, has arrived
at Caracas and has been presented at
the Foreign Office.
Honduras. ravaged by yellow fever,
will ask the United States Marine Hos
pital Service to take complete charge
of the sanitation of the country.
England according to Government
officials. has not pat any pressure on
japan in urging an end Of the war.
The Minister Of Finance in the Sem
ate. at Valparaiso, Chile, announced a
deficit of 100000 pesos for the pres
emit year.
The workmen in all the factories at
Vienna, Austria, went on strike.
Mr. Hugh Watt. former member Of
Parliament, representing Glasgow, was
charged in London by his former wife
with an attempt to murder her.
Mr. Whitelaw Reid. American Am
bassador to the Court of st. James,
London, England has taken Wrest
Park. The late Earl Cowper's country
seat, for his winter home.
Jori, an Anarchist, who was arrested
while meditating an attempt on the life
Of Emperor Francis Joseph during the
Emperor's forthcoming visit to Botzen,
Austria. hanged himself in prison.
The Senate. at Havana, Cuba, passed
the House bill granting amnesty to
former officials OF the Government
who We're guilty Of misconduct prior
70 the establishment Of the republic.
King Edward left England for Ma
rienbAd, On the way there he had a
conference with Emperor Francis JOS
eph at ischl,
a meeting of Chinese. called at Hong
Kong, to discuss the boycott OF Amer.
can goods, was NOT permitted hy the
Government, a strong antl-Amerlean
feeling Is apparent among she Chinese,
or las soldiers sent to qeell a riot in
ChaNsl Province, China, only three re.
turned. the others having probably de-
serted
The retUTnS from The referendum il
Norway ON tha dissolution of the Nnioa
show shat o0t 81 S2i, SAS votes east
ealy idt are against separation.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22
All white Costume EfYect.

Separate skirts, of bat.ste or hand
kerchief linen of about the same
weight as the materials your 'best''
biouses are made of, combine with
those blouses into the prettiest little
white dresses And if you keep the
skirt fairly plain. trimming it only
with .tucks, or with flowers, or per-
haps with just a little valenciennes
lace Of some simple, unobtrusive pat
tern. it will so with any one Of your
biouses without seeming like a mis-
tit. And have it long. The long,
sweeping lines are always more grace
full, and nothing is much prettier than
the Transformation of the morning
girl, who has been wearing shirt.
waist suit. with short skirt, Sc
we're little hat, and tan shoes. into the
dressier mortal all graceful lines and
soft fiuE.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22
OUR ADOPTED ISLANDS.

The transport Logan, vita Secretary
Taft. Miss Roosevelt and the other
members Of the party on board ar
rived at Iloilo, Philippine Islands, from
Manila. Tugs with the local governor
and a large reception committee. con.
sisting of army and navy officers and
leading citizens, met the Logan down
the bay
The Federal party has accepted Sec
rotary Taft's statement of the attitude
OF the United States Government to-
ward the Philippines, and will recon
struet its platform in accordance there
with.
The viceroys OF the Chinese prov
inces of Kwan-Tung and Kwang-Se
have sent dispatches to Manila asking
when Secretary Taft and his party will
visit the capitals OF their respective
provinces, and saying that prepara-
tions for their suitable reception are
under way
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22
cURzoN RESIGNS AS vIoERoY-
Beaten by Kitchener in Fight For
Army Control in India

London The bitter struggle between
Lord Curzon. Viceroy of India. and
General Lord Kitchener for control of
the army in India, which began practi-
caily the moment the latter was APP
pointed. after the Boer war, to succeed
Lord Roberts as commander of the
forces III that empire. reached its eli
max when 1t became known that Lord
Curzon had resigned his office, the loft
lest executive position in the gift of
the British crown, and thereby ac-
knowledged defeat by the iron-jawed,
wordless. relentless man known in
English military circles as the Silent
destroyer
With the resignation Of Lord Curzon
his beautiful wife, formerly Mary Lei
ter, of Chicago. will return to the ranks
of minor peeresses in England and
drop the quasi-regal state she has oc-
cupied in India for the last seven years
simultaneously with the news Of
Lord Curzons resignation, which was
given out at the India Office. came the
announcement that Earl Mimic had
been appointed to the vacancy.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22

WASHiNGTON.

The forest service Of the Department
OF Agriculture has taken up the study
of woods for special uses. and expert
ments will be conducted to produce a
wood for street pavement which will
prove lasting
Mr.. Conger. former Minister to
China, has been appointed special
envoy to 90 to Pekin and investigate
the boycott and the Hankow Railway
question
The contract for the construction Of
the new Custom House at San Fran
cisco has been awarded to Thomas Hut-
leT, of that city, at his bid Of 81, 194,-
900. the building to be completed BY
March |, 1905
w. e. Dauchy, who has been the en-
gineer III charge of the Culebra sdivi-
sion Of the canal work and an appoin-
tee of former Chief Engineer Wallace.
has resigned.
Theodore l. Shonts who has re-
turned from Panama. declared that The
chief problem at present was the hous-
ing and feeding Of the employees.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22

Give a boy board or a piece of tim
Der large enough to support him 50
long as he rests only his hands upon
1t. and keeps las body we'll submerged.
Let him learn now the lesson of the
supporting power OF water By raising
his feet from the bottom, by jump.
ing and dancing, while holding the
board to avoid an Involuntary duck
ing II win net require much time for
him 10 find that the water win an hut
hold him up. ana has his aepcndence
an the hoard need not be very great,
Teach him that the less he exposes
his body or arms above surface the
easier Il is Is Keep M. Let him raise
his arms above his head and SEQ how
much easier Il is % keep his feet on
cotton, and then. puttlNg has arms
0Rder again hew easily his feet seem
lo leave the sand cuansgy Llfs IN
America,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22
POTATO SALAD WITH CELERY

six or eight cold-boiled potatoes, ore
third the same bulk Of celery, one egg,
one teaspoonful of salt, one teaspoon
full powdered sugar, one-half teaspoon
full of white pepper, one scant tea
spoonful dry mustard, two tablespoon
fuls salad oil, four of vinegar; stir salt
sugar pepper and mustard into the
beaten yollx of the egg; add the Oh 4
little at time. then the vinegar, lastly
the beaten white; cut the potatoes and
celery into small bits, mix and pour the
dressing over them. Garnish with
parsley or celery tops.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22

Room gowns or neglIgees, which
have entirely superseded the foppy
wrapper OF ancient days. ere a ncces-
sity in warm weather II not at other
times Much latitude is allowed IN the
style OF these garments, the only requi-
sites being Decomngness and style.
The woman who is clever with her
needle can make her own room gowns
for comparatively little When they
have 70 BE purchased their cost Is
considerable.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22
APPLE CUsTARD.

Pare and core four good-sized tender
apples and steam them until they can
readily be put through q sieve. While
hot, add a tablespoonful of butter, the
yolks of four eggs, one saltspoonful Of
salt and cup of milk. Stir well, then
turn into little cups or moulds and
bake in pan of hot water for twenty
minutes. or until the knife blade CONES
up clear. Beat the whites Of the eggs
to stiff froth, sweetening slightly. and
heap over the tops of the cups. Dust
with powdered sugar and brown slow
" in the oven. Serve cold.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22

Put two cups of canned corn ard
two cups of canned tomatoes together.
Season with salt and pepper and
rounding teaspoon Of sugar. Pour into
buttered baking dish and dot With
pieces of butter, using three level table
spoons. Stir the butter in. then
sprinkle a cup of fine stale bread
crumbs over the top and dot with but
ter. using a rounding tablespoon this
time. Bake half an hour and serve
hot for luncheon.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22

To dress well. even when the income
is large, is not the easiest thing in the
world; when the income is small,
dressing becomes an art, The first
rule is simple: never, under any cir
cumstances. buy a penny's worth I'M
less you really want it. and know ex-
actly how you are going to use it. An
article you do not want is dear at any
nrica
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22
Prominent People.

Mark Twain defines a dry dock as a
thirsty physician.
Tolstoi spends much Of his time in
roaming through the woods.
Sir William Laird Cloves. we'll
known English naval critic, historical
and miscellaneous writer, is dead.
Senator Sturgis. author Of Names
most drastic legislation for the enforce
ment of prohibition, announces that
lie is not total abgtainer.
Vincent dIndy. the well-known
French composer, is coming here to
conduct the Boston Symphony Orches-
sra during the coming season.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22
Maternal Gownsng.

There's an idea prevalent that ma
ternal dignity requires mauve. and, in
deed, the mother Of the bride did don
dress of mauve velour, a stunning
princess affair Her toque was of
mauve tulle, with pansies along the
side. The underblouse, or at least what
showed Of it, was of this dainty tulle.
1t made the crispest Of elbow sleeve
ruf1les.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-08-22
BRAIDED BREAD.

Roll out dough that has been mixed
for rolls and has risen and been
kneaded well. Take the palm Of the
hand and make the long strips uniform
all their length. Pinch three strands
or strips together at one end and braid
loosely, then pinch the other ends tight
ly. Lay on buttered pan and leave
room between the braids to rise. Let
rise, bake and then glaze with tie
white Of one egg beaten with table
spoon of cold water.