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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-04-05
New Ch ef OF Staff,

St Petersburg, (By Cable 1t is Of
fcally announced that General Karke-
witch has been appointed General Line
vltch's chief OF staff in place of Cen
eral Sakharoff, who has been trans
ferred TO the Alexander committee for
the care OF the wounded General
Stakelberg has also been appointed
member of the same committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
ENGAGED IN WAR ALONE
DR.. Motono Most Specifically Denies
All Peace Negotiations

By Associated Press.
PARIS, March 31.-Dr. Motono, the
Japanese minister to France has given
the Associated Press the following
categorical statement, which was taken
in writing and may be accepted as
authoritatively clearing the situation:
Il tell you EXPLICITLY that there are
no peace negotiations or preliminaries
for initiating peace negotiations in
progress at this time so far as l am
aware, and L believe my information
to be complete. 1 am not desirous of
discussing the general question of
peace, for, owing to the complete alb
sence of negotiations or preliminaries
only be academic and without politi-
cal bearing.
1.-THE statements that have con-
ferred with NJ. Delcasse at his resi-
dence are false and are circulated to
confuse a situation which is perfectly
plain. There is no representative of
Japan authorized at this time to dis
cuss peace or foreshadow in the least
what conditions the Japanese govern
ment might consider If the negotia-
tions assumed a practical stage. On
the contrary, Japan is now engaged
in conducting a military campaign and
she will resolutely proceed with that
important work"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
The Pacific .....
Electric Railway
All Cars From Sixth and Main

tomorrow will say: Excellent weather,
favorable grain crop reports, expan-
sion in industry, well maintained
spring trade. particularly in the west,
enlarging retail trade in the leading
cities and unimpaired confidence in the
future are a sextet of conspicuoGsly
satisfactory features demanding notice
this week.
Special reports to Bradstreets from
all leading winter and spring wheat
sections point to the winter sown crop
having weathered the cold weather in
excellent condition.
Special reports to Bradstreet's from
towns of the United States point to
an expenditure for houses, offices. fac
tories and other edifices OF $455, ,000 900
during the present calendar year. AL
lowances for cities not yet reported
would Indicate that the total expendi-
lures for edifices for this year would
run well up to $60O.OO0OOO. In addition
to this, marked activity in railroad
building and heavy orders for equip
ment foreshadow an expenditure of
probably $200,000,00 900 by the railroads,
this all pointing to an aggregate eN-
penditure for material and labor OF
close TO $500, 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
CONDITION OF BUSINESS
Weeks Review by Dun and Brad
streets Agencies

Fly Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 31.-R. G. Dun
& Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade to-
morrow will say:
Trade returns are increasingly salts
factory; continued high temperatures
accelerate distribution in all leading
lines. The closing days of March
brought greater confidence regarding
the future and results for the hrst
quarter of 1905 proved even more
favorable than was anticipated when
the year opened. Sanguine expecta-
tion of manufacturers who made eX-
tenslve preparations are now being
realized.
Freight congestion has followed the
heavy shipments of spring merchan-
disc and railway earnings in three
weeks of March We're 81 per cent
larger than in 1904
Immigration continues to surpass all
records and international markets inn
prove as the conclusion of the war
seems imminent.
Mid weather improves the quality Of
hides and the tone OF the market Is de-
cidedly firmer
More inquiry in received from China,
but there is little prospect that de-
sired deliveries can be made, as some
lines are under orders up to next Feb
ruary.
Failures this week numbered 244 in
the United States, against 20S last year,
and 33 i'm Canada, compared with l6
"a year ago.
NEW YORK, March l.-Bradstreet's
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
JAPANESE VERY
ACTIVE IN WEST
ANTI-F0REIGN PROPAGANDA
AMONG CHINESE
Bandit Chieftains, Who Are Leaders
in Numerous Secret Societies,
Spread Agitation Through
out Manchuria
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
GUNSHU PASS, March 31.-Recon-
naissances disclose special activity on
the part of the Japanese in the west,
near the Mongolian frontier.
1t is reported that an anti-foreign
propaganda is conducted among the
Chinese, who are stirred up to re-
newal of the Boxer disturbances. The
Hunyuanmin societies of Mukden and
Kirin, and the Tsai Ii society, which is
strong in Tsitsihar and northern Man
churia, are said to be working to spread
this agitation among the Manchurian
population, and Japanese success is do
ing much to augment the movement.
Many Chinese bandit chieftains are
leaders in numerous secret societies ex-
tending throughout China, and their in
fuence may have powerful effect on
the attitude of the Chinese government
and people.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
EMPEROR WILLIAM
VISITS TANG|ER
RUM0RS OF ANARCHIST PLOT
SHORTEN STAY
Occasion Is Marked by Unwonted En-
thuslasnn and Most Brilliant and
Picturesque Scene In the
History Of the Port
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
TANGIER. March 31.-Emperor Will
lam of Germany paid a flying visit to
Tangier today, remaining barely two
hours on shore. The elaborate pro-
gram for his reception and entertain
ment was much changed, the emperor
combining himself to visit to the Ger
man legation. where he received depu-
tatlons of Germans in Morocco.
The changes in the plans caused
much comment and disappointment.
The emperor had been expected to land
about s o'clock. but he was delayed
three hours.
Meanwhile Count Won Tattenbach-
Askold. formerly German minister TO
Morocco, returned to the Hamburg be-
fore the emperor landed. 1t was Of
ficially explained that the reason for
this procedure was the roughness of the
sea. but after the departure of the
Hamburg it was said on good authori-
ty that Emperor William having heard
that there was a possibility Of Fran
cophobe demonstration on the occasion
or MS NlSlt, desired u dNOlu SuSh "i
incident.
Another report. which, however, has
not received official confirmation, but
is generally accepted, says that the
German legation was informed that an
anarchist plot had been discovered,
and had advised that the emperor be
dissuaded from landing.
Count Won Tattenbach- -Askold visited
the German legation and talked with
the Moorish authorities. and afterward
informed his majesty that every pre-
caution had been taken, but advised
that the program be confined to visit
to the legation.
Notwithstanding the shortness of his
majesty's stay in Tangier the occasion
will be marked as one of the most
brilliant and picturesque in the history
of this seaport. The Moors exhibited
unwonted enthusiasm, and throughout
the two hours the emperor was OH
shore no untoward incident occurred.
his majesty appeared to enjoy his
visit.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
BIDS FOR STATE
BONDS REJECTED
KANSAS OIL REFINERY ISSUE
TO BE TESTED
Auditor Refused to Issue Warrants
Against the Funds and Case
Will Be Taken Into
Court
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Topeka. Kas., March 31.-The
validity of the state oil refinery bonds
will be tested. This was decided today
at a conference in which Governor
Hoch, Treasurer Kelly, Warden Jew
ett, Attorney General Coleman and
Assistant State Auditor Nation par
ticipated.
Today was the date set by Treasurer
Kelly and Warden Jewett to open the
bids for the $4,000 worth of bonds.
There were eight bids from bankers
and bond brokers in various parts of
the country, including New York, Bos-
ton, Topeka and Wichita. Seven of the
bidders wanted the entire issue and
one asked for half of it. All of the
bids were conditioned on favorable
opinion by the attorneys Of the bidders,
or a decision from the supreme court
Kelly and Jewett sent for Assistant
Auditor Nation and asked him what
he knew about the report that Auditor
Wells would refuse to issue warrants
against the refinery funds. Nation re-
piled that the report was correct.
Then Governor Hoch and Attorney
General Coleman were sent for and the
decision as stated, was reached.
Treasurer Kelly and Warden Jewett
rejected all bids, returning them to
the bidders.
The supreme court will be asked to
advance the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
REFUSED To SHINE
HUSBAND BOOTS

Mrs. Laura V. Beck was not particu-
larly partial to matrimony at any stage
of her matrimonial career, and when
her husband commanded her to remove
his boots, she cast her lot with those
who insist that marriage is failure,
and yesterday she entered a mournful
plea before Judge York in the superior
court for a divorce from Sherwood
Beck.
Not alone did her husbands boots
serve to CRATE upon her nerves, but on
the contrary, her domestic woes appear
to have been of varied nature.
Instead of attending church on Sun
day for the purpose of listening to the
preaching of the good word, it was as
serted yesterday that Beck pranced
his hand, which served to make Mrs.
Beck think that he was a bad man.
Again it is charged that Beck ac-
cused his wife of having "made eyes"
at his brother, and he accentuated his
remarks in this connection by calling
her a Mongolian.
1t was judicially established that a
wife is not responsible for the gloss on
her husbands boots, and in this con-
nection Judge York held that if Beck
was anxious to have his boots re-
moved, he should have employed a
valet and consequently the decree was
granted.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
FRANCE NOT To
MODIFY POLICY
CONTINUES IN MOROCCO AS ON
FORMER LINES
Foreign Minister Del Casse Speaks of
the Governments Determination,
and His Remarks Meet With
Vigorous Applause
Rv Associated Press.

By Associated Press
PARIS, March 31.-Foreign Minister
Del Casse made a significant speech In
the senate this afternoon, evidently de-
signed to meet questions in connection
with the visit of Emperor William to
Tangier today. The minister spoke
with moderation, but his closing dec
laration that resistance in Interested
quarters would not cause France to
modify her policy brought out vigorous
applause.
Frances Moroccan policy" NJ. Del
Casse said, continues on the same
conditions as it was begun. The sui
tan's weakness and the anarchy result
ing therefrom were prejudicial to
everybody, and especially to France, in
Algeria.
1--WE had to seek a remedy for the
intolerable situation without allowing
our action to awaken the suspicious Of
other nations. France does not pre-
tend to base her interests. on disre-
gard for the interests of others. Thence
arose negotiations resulting in agree
ments proclaiming that France pos
sesses such a. special standing in
Morocco.
1.-THE Anglo French treaty recognizes
that 1t is Frances task to assist in
opening Morocco to civilization. and
also that from the economic point of
view all nations have an equal footing
there. The Franco-Spanish agree
ment confirms these views. Phe terms
of the Anglo-French treaty were i'm
mediately communicated to the sultan;
of this fact the issue of the Moroccan
loan by France is proof.
IF France sought preteXt for inter-
vention one existed in the disturbed
ever, from friendship for Morocco and
a clear conception of her own interests
France merely pointed out the neces-
sity for establishing order. That posi-
tion we still hold.
1.-The resistance of parties interest
ed in maintaining the present anarch-
ial condition of affairs leaves no room
for illusion. But that will not modify
our policy.
Morocco is aware both of our good
will and of our strength and also that
we do not seek to expand a maturely
thought-out program of our Moroccan
policy.
"It therefore appears that France
will succeed in assuring its future in
the western Mediterranean without Of
Tending any right or clashing with any
interest"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
ORANGE MEN GROWING
ANXIOUS AT RIVERSIDE
Thermometer Touched Thirty Two
Yesterday and High North
Wind Is Blowing

Special 10 The Herald.
RIVERSIDE, March 31.-Orchard-
lists are awaiting anxiously the going
down of the wind tonight. While this
seasons orange crop cannot be seri-
ously damaged now, a temperature a
little lower than that of this morning,
80 degrees. will certainly kill many
of the buds. A high north wind has
blown all day and there is every pros
pect of a heavy frost tonight.
A special train carried the debaters
of their friends to Corona this even
ing for the interscholastic debate with
the Corona high school. The Riverside
debaters are Miss Nellie Gleason and
Frank Elwell,
j, e. Moseley and his partner, Ray
mond, who were arrested Wednesday
for violation of the liquor ordinance.
pleaded guilty today before Justice
Stephenson and were fined 500 each.
John w. Pate, who killed Shirley
Roberts at El Casco. was arraigned
today on charge Of murder and his
trial set for April "a. w. G.. Irving and
d. " holland were appointed to defend
him.
The two Mexlcans who recently stole
some oyercoats and other clothing from
man Of the name of Johnson have
been arrested in Cotton and were
brought to the city Jail today by Con-
stable Bagley.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
RICH PASADENAN
TIRES OF LIFE
FERDINAND VoLKMAR BLOWS
OUT HIS BRAINS
Suicide Attributed to sufferings From
tuberculosis, Over Which the
Deceased Was Known to
Have Brooded
special 70 The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA. March oI.--in the
depths of despondency over lung
continued i'll health, Ferdinand
Volkmar blew out his brains this morn
ing at his home, 27i South Euclid ave-
nue.. The deed was committed with a
shotgun in the attic of the two and a
half story house.
Mr.. Volkmar came to Pasadena on
account of Ill health some ten years
ago and was AZ years Of age. SO far
as is known there was no motive for
suicide save tuberculosis, over which
he brooded. An acute attack of ILL
ness last night caused him much un-
easiness, and it is supposed that he
determined to end his suffering.
The family is in good financial cir
cumstances and deceased had many
friends. He had been engaged in
building and represented the Hipolito
Screen and Sash company in Pasadena
for some years.
Mr.. Volkmar had evidently acted
with deliberation, as he purchased
shells for the shotgun yesterday MORN
ing. He bought but two cartridges,
saying that he needed but that num-
ber.
Mrs. Voll1mar was in the house at the
time of the shooting and rushed up
stairs. The sight of her dying hus-
band threw her into a swoon, and she
has been in a precarious condition ever
since.
G. A. Erbes, motorman, was pass
ing and heard the shot, followed by
the woman's screams. He at once
went to Mrs. Volkmar's assistance and
then notified the police Captain of
Police Austin, in company with Of
ficer Beasley, responded to the call.
The body was removed to the under
taking rooms of Ives & Warren, where
Coroner Trout will conduct the inquest
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
SAVINGS BANK
CLOSES DOORS
DEFALCATI0NS BY EMPLOYEES
CAUSE FAILURE
Ohio Institution Goes to the Wall,
Owing to Individual Deposltors
over Three Hundred Thou
sand Dollars
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
| LORAIN, o., March 3t.-At the usual
time for opening the doors of the Clti-
zens' Savings bank today there were
several hundred deposltors, mostly for
elgners on hand to draw out their
money. Posted on the door was a mo-
tice which read: This bank closed for
business. The affairs Of the bank have
been placed in the hands of T. f.
Fancher as assignee.
(Signed) THE DIRECTORS OF
THE CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK" !"
There was no demonstration on the
part of those gathered about the build
to $314,00O While the directors are
reticent, it is known that the closing
of the institution resulted from defal-
cations by three of its employees, and
that the sum taken aggregates at least
800, 900.
President Honecker stated today that
the defaulting employees had agreed to
turn everything of value they possessed
over to the bank. One of them was
under 100000 bonds. 1t is understood
that property to the value of probably
$4,000 will be turned over by the three
men and Mr.. Honecker declared his
belief that the depostors would receive
every cent due them.
The late c.. P. Beckwith of the de.
funct Citizens National bank of Ober-
lin was president of the Citizens Saw
ings bank here until five years ago.
A special to the Cleveland Evening
News from Lorain says: Edward
Kaneen, who risked and lost money of
the Citizens bank in speculation, ad-
mits he is responsible for the failure
of the bank, of which he was the
cashier. Kaneen has turned over every
cent he possesses, but it will not go far
toward making good the shortage.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
WOMAN CHARGED WITH
INSTIGATING H0LD-UP
Sister Forester Accused Of Being Inn
pIlcated in Robbery of the
Orders Treasurer
By Associated Press

Orders treasurer
By Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, March 3t.-Ntrs.
M. Kerr was arrested today on sus-
picion of being implicated in the rob-
berry Of Mrs. J. Navarro, treasurer of
Messina Circle OF Foresters, on last
Tuesday night
Mrs. Kerr who Is also a Forester,
was one of the women who accom-
panied Mrs. Navarro home on the night
of the robbery. She is the sister of
Emile Modesto, the man arrested by
Detective Duncan Matheson on sus-
picion as a result of being recognized
from his photograph by Mrs. Navarro
as her assailant
1t is asserted by the police that Mrs
Kerr induced Mrs. Navarro to take a
roundabout way with the money, and
that she stepped behind ostensibly to
tie her shoe, when the highwayman
appeared. Two days before this she
is said by the officers to have been seen
in close conversation with Modesto.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
MRS. STANF FORD'S
WILL PROBATED
RELATIVES ARE GENEROUSLY
REMEMBERED
After Bequests to These and to Char
ity, the Remainder of the Es.
tate Is Left to the
University
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, March 31.-The will and
codicil of Mrs. Jane L. Stanford were
proved and admitted to probate today
and letters of administration were is
sued to Charles G. Lathrop, Timothy
Hopkins. Joseph D. Grant, Whitelaw
Reid and Thomas G. Crothers as exec
utors, without bonds. The estate was
represented by Attorneys S. F. Lieb
and Mountford Wilson. All of the
above mentioned and also Charles *.
Lowell. Robert G. Hooker and T. F..
Draper were examined by the court,
and they testified that at the date
of the will Mrs. Stanford was in full
possession of her mental powers and
physically strong.
The will was executed July 2S. 1908.
and signed in the presence Of Lowell,
Hooker and Draper, in the library of
Mrs. Stanfords San Francisco home;
the codicil was written by Mrs. Stan
ford herself in August, 1904, under the
direction of S. e. Lieb.
BY the terms of the will 50, 900, 900 are
left in trust to Ariel Lathrop and de-
scendants Of D. S. Lathrop, her broth
ers; 81 200, 900 in trust to her neices. Jen-
ME L. Lawton and Amy L. Hanson
and the children of Christine L. Gun
ming; $1,OOOO 900 to Charles G. Lathrop;
$125,OOO to various charitable institu-
tions of San Francisco, and San Jose,
and the remainder of her estate to the
trustees of Leland Stanford, Jr, uni
Versity.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
NO MARRIAGE EXISTED
French Tribunal Decides Against
American Actress Claim

By Associated Press.
PARIS, March 31.-The civil tribunal
of the Seine today formally announced
its decision in the case of Carrie Swain,
the American actress, against Frank
Gardner, the American sportsman, in
which the actress claimed to be Mr..
Gardners wife, The decision was on a
line with the recent announcement Of
the conclusions made by the attorney
general.
The court rejects the plaintiffs
claims. and says the correspondence
between the parties shows that no mar
riage existed. The defendants obliga-
ton, therefore, was only moral.
The decision also rejects the defend
ants counter claim for damages on the
ground that he had not established the
plaintiffs bad faith.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT
DEMANDS INVESTIGATION
One Of Its Citizens Killed While Flee
ing From Smallpox Quarantine
at Castle Gate, Utah
Rv AssooIated 80.

by Associated Press.
SALT LAKE. March si.-The Aus
trian government. through its consul
at San Francisco. has demanded of the
Utah authorities rigid investigation
into the killing Of Jacob Oman, a citi-
zen of Austria, by q special policeman
at Castle Gate. Utah, on January II.
last.
oman, with several other Austrians,
was quarantined for smallpox in a
pesthouse guarded by officer r. A.
Lewis. Oman tried to~b break quaran-
tine, when Lewis shot him i'm the head,
Lewis claimed he did not intend to
hit the man, but fired only to frighten
him. The coroner's jury which inves-
tigated the shooting exonerated Lewis
from blame.
Governor Cutler has received a let
ter from Acting Consul Kirjnise of San
Francisco. demanding an investigation
of what the acting consul terms the
"wanton murder" Of Oman.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
Prairie Fires in South Dakota


OMAHA, Neb., March S1,-Reports
received from Bonesteel, S. D., and
other points on the Rosebud reserva-
ton, tell of serious prairie fires that
are sweeping across the reservation.
The country is extremely dry and seri-
Gus results are feared.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
Miss Watson viii Recover

By Associated Press.
THOMPSON. Ga, March 81
Thomas e. watson's daughter, Miss
Agnes Watson. who was reported un-
conscious last night as result of an
accidental overdose of morphine taken
to allay pain. was much better today
and will recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
confIasratlon at sebastopOl

SEBASTOPOL, March 31.-The ware
house of the Russian Steamship COM
pany is on fire. The conhagration,
which was of incendiary origin, has
done a great amount of damage.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
WIN Go on Investiqatlna Rates

WASHINGTON. March Ex-senator
Evans. chairman of the senate COM
mittee ON interstate commerce. assured
the president today that the investiga-
ton OF the railroad rate question
would be continued during the presi-
dents absence in the west, The COM
mittee viii meet April II.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
Burned in Prairie Fire

by Associated Iress,
ELMO, Kan. March 31.-Mrs. John
Hughes was burned to death in a
prairie fire here today She was try
ing to protect her residence from the
flames when her clothing became
ignited.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Duchess of Absrcorn, England
Associated Press

LONDON, March S1.-The dowager
Duchess of Abercorn, who was Louisa
Jane Russell, daughter Of the sixth
duke Of Bedford, died today of gas
tritis at Coles Castle, Sussex.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
Gen. Rosser seriously III

BY Associated PTess,
RICHMOND, Va, March 31.-General
Thomas l.. Rosser was stricken with
apoplexy today at Charlottesville and
his condition Is critical.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
Recruiting suspended in Finland

By Associated Press
HELsINGFORs. Finland, March 81.
An imperial manifesto was read in
the senate today suspending recruiting
and announcing Finland's war contri-
button.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
oYAMA BEGINS ADVANCE

EndeaVorIng to EnVeIop Russian Po-
sition by Heavy Reconnoisances
BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 31.-The
news from the front today indicates
that Field Marshal Oyama has begun
a genuine advance of his main army
with wings far extended.
Heavy "Reminiscences are being
made against the Russian center, with
the object of enveloping the Russian
position.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
kinlry Gets Life Sentence

by Associated Press.
OAKLAND. Cal, March 31.-P.
David Kiniry. convicted Of the murder
Of Policeman ]. II. Smith, was today
sentenced to life imprisonment at Fol-
soiU
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01
BANK CLEARINGS

NEW YORK. March 31.-The following
table compiled by Bradstreet, shows the
bank clearings at the principal cities for
the week ended March 80, with the per-
centage OF increase and decrease as com
pared with the corresponding week last
wear:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01

DO you know January Jones? Read
what he says IN Sunday Herald, page
z editorial section.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-01

Total. Canada .,... S54, 5G2,607 800 =.
balances paid IN cash.