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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
Frisco Lights In Shane,

San Francisco, (SpeciaD For the
first time since the earthquake, street
lights were burning in San Francisco
Thursday night The lighting companies
were hard at work for the past several
days with a large force of workmen
installing a system of arc lights for
street lighting purposes on three differ
ent routes.
Coroner Walsh had a gang Of men al
work removing the bodies which had
been buried in front OF the Hall Of
Justice, in Portsmouth Square, on the
first day OF the fire Thirty bodies we're
taken out and transferred to Laurel Hill
Cemetery or given to the undertakers
upon request OF relatives.
assistants went to Washington Square
In the afternoon the coroner and his
and finished their task Of removing the
bodies that had received temporary
burial during the fire With the COM
pletion Of this work another danger to
health has been done away with.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02

Pittsburg, Pa, (SpeciaD D-Orders have
been issued by the officials OF the. Car
negie Steel Company making all CON
tracts for structural and other steel ma
terial 10 be used in the reconstruction OF
San Francisco emergency orders" and
giving them precedence over all other
contracts.
John c. Neale, structural engineer OF
the Carnegie Company, left for San
Francisco to take charge of the structural
force of the United States Steel Cor
poration on the Pacific coast. He will
direct the operation of the Company
at that point during the worst stages
of the rebuilding.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
LIVE WASHINGTON AFFAIRS.

Secretary Of the Interior 'Metcalf made
report to the President on conditions
at San Francisco from personal observa-
tion, and recommended appropriations for
repairs TO public buildings
The Senate Committee agreed to re-
port favorably resolution prohibiting
insurance and other corporations from
contributing to election campaign funds.
The Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections discussed the Smoot case
informally, but took no action on ac-
count Of the absence of five members.
A hearing was held before the House
Committee to limit the hours OF CON
tinuous employment OF train crews on
railroads.
A petition for rehearing in the Chicago
Traction cases was filed in the Supreme
Court OF the United States in behalf
of the street car companies.
Arguments were made before the
House Committee urging the establish
ment of White Mountain and Appala-
chan forest reserves.
A. Anderson, assistant purchasing agent
OF the Panama Railroad, was a witness
before the Senate Committee on Inter
oceanic Canals.
The Senate Committee agreed on a
favorable report on the nomination Of
Benjamin F. Barnes to be postmaster
at Washington.
The House Committee on Military AZ
fairs favorably reported a Senate bill
creating corps OF dental surgeons in
the Army
A portrait OF the late Major Reed,
by Artist Schuler, Of Baltimore, was
hung in the National Museum.
The Senate passed the bill appropriate
ing 100000 for expenditures at the Mare
Island Navy Yard
T. S. Davant, freight traffic manager of
the Norfolk and Western, testified before
the Interstate Commerce Commission OF
the negotiations among the various rail
roads to fix freight rates
President Gompers, OF the Federation
OF Labor, gives list OF specific instances
in which the eight-hour law was vio-
lated in government work.
President Gompers issued an appeal
10 the members OF the Federation Of
Labor TO give one days wages to the
fund for the California sufferers.
Viscount Suizo Aoki, first ambassa-
dor to the United States from Japan,
accompanied by the Viscountess Aoki,
arrived IN Washington.
Minister Rockhill transmitted from
Peking new agreements between China
and Germany, making changes at the
port Of Kiachow.
Postmaster General Courtelyou sub
mitted 10 Congress bill to issue postal
notes at all denominations from one cent.
Congressman Blackburn, acquitted OF
charges OF receiving fees for legal prac-
lice before departments of the govern.
ment was given an enthusiastic recep-
ton in the House and placed in the
chair by Speaker Cannon.
Associate Justice McKenna, of the
Supreme Court, and Mrs. McKenna, ow-
ing 10 the disaster to San Francisco
have recalled the invitations to. the wed
ding Of their daughter and Davenport
| Brown.
The Supreme Court has decided that
contracts made on prospective action
| by Congress are void.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
New Portrait Of President

Washington, D. c., (Special) ,-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has given to Mr.. Irving
r. Wiles, OF New York, a sitting for
a new portrait The picture is destined
to be hung in the halls of the Univer-
sity of Berlin. President Roosevelt
during the five years he has been in the
White House, has given sittings TO vari-
Gus notable artists besides Mr. Wles
The Sargent portrait OF President Roose-
welt, which is one OF the best known
hangs in the Wlg,e HousH
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
MOuey For MaesdouIa.

Washington (Specia) "A new and
important source Of prosperity to Tur-
key consists in the large amount of cash
sent back by Macedonian emigrants in
the United States to their families. re-
ports Consular Agent Lazzaro to the
Bureau Of Manufactures from Salonica.
This income is estimated at 81 10000
annually, and is increasing as emigration
10 America increases, which, the agent
reports Is partly responsible for the ad-
vance in trade and mofe prosperous con
ditions in Macedonia.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
-Four People Burned 10 Death.

New Yory, (Spccial)-Four lives were
lost in a fire which swept away a stable
and row of three story frame flat
houses in West Second Street near Park
Place, Coney Island, and nearly 80 fam
lilies were rendered homeless. The po-
sition OF the bodies when discovered bv
hremen several hours after the outbreak
indicated that the victims had been awak-
ened by the intense heat, but were over
come while trying to reach the doors.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
Killed By Jealous Husband.

Memphis, Tenn, (SpecialD Mrs. J,
w. Skinner, wife Of the manager of a
local manufacturing company, was shot
and killed by her husband while seated
on the veranda OF a local clubhouse.
Skinner, when arrested, claimed that the
killing of Mrs. Skinner was accidental
that the bullets which struck the woman
we're intended for Robert Simpson, a
golf player, who was seated near Mrs.
Skinner and whom Skinner alleges was
responsible for domestic difficulties in
the Skinner home
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
PAID $3.50 For Ride In Garbage Cart.

St. Joseph, Mo, (SpcciaD-Mrs. Jacob
August, II years old, widow of a
millionaire merchant of St. Joseph, with
her daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs, Morris Raer, OF New York City,
arrived here today from San Francisco,
They were at the Palace Hotel during
the earthquake and were covered with
falling plaster. but escaped without seri-
Gus injury. Mr. Baer paid $I5o to be
conveyed 10 Golden Gate Park in a
garbage wagon.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
Navy Men Not Gunshy.

Washington (SpeciaD - The appre-
hension in naval circles that the sailors
Of the Kearsarge may have been made
"gunshy' by the disastrous accident on
board tha, ship was dispeled by the
reception OF a cablegram from Rear Ad-
mral Evans dated at Caimanera as fol-
lows; "Kearsarge record for forward
turret excellent" This was the turret in
which the powder ignited, with fatal
results 70 eight men.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
Ianan,s KIND Offer.

Washington (speciaD The Japanese
government has offered TO send a hos
pital ship at top speed to San Francisco
to aid in the relief work The State De
parment has replied that, owing TO the
rapidity with which the country has comt
to the relief Of the distressed city, it
may safely be estimated that there will
exist no need for the ship by the time
that she could cross the Pacific. The
President stated his appreciation Of thc
spirit which dictated this offer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
The Drydock Dewey.

Washington (Special)--The Navy De-
partment has been informed that the
final arrangements are being made for
the passage through the Suez Canal of
the drydock Dewey The canal must be
cleared of all other shipping for six
days at least, and the clearance between
the sides of the great dock and the sides
OF the canal in places is believed to be
only about two feet.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
Killed By Lightning.

Erie, Pa, (Special John Peters, IS
years old, Of Utica, Venango County, Pa,
a student Of the Edinboro State Normal
School, while walking through the fields
near Edinboro Lake with his sister, Mar
garet, Fl years old, student at the same
institution. was struck by lightning and
instantly killed. The hair Of his head
was entirely burned off, but his body
bore no marks. His underelothing was
destroyed, his shoe torn into shreds and
his hat was perforated with several
holes His sister was knocked down BY
the shock and severely injured.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
Fatal Tornado In Texas.

Dallas, Texas, (SpeciaD "A bulle-
tin from Bowie at 10 o'clock P. NJ,
says there is little doubt of the destruc-
ton OF Belleview and Stoneburg, 10 and
IS miles, respectively, north of Bowie,
by tornadoes. Fifteen lives are known
to be lost at Bowie and several at Belle
view and Stoneburg. The injured in
the two places are estimated at 75 to
rOO
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
OVER TWENTY MINERS KILLED.
Bad Accident In Colorado Coal Nine
Dust Explosion.

Trinidad, Col, (SpeciaD AS the re.
suit of dust explosion in a mine OF
the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
40 miles west OF Trinidad 20 miners
are known TO be dead and one other
is missing
There were 30 men in the mine at the
time Of the explosion. Seventeen miners
who were working $500 feet from the
entrance escaped uninjured through an
other opening,
The explosion occurred in rooms 3 and
4, near the main entrance, and was the
result of windy shot, which ignitcd
the dust.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02

San Francisco, (Special) Three Of
the handsomest buildings in the business
district Of this city are TO be restored
as soon as men and material can be
secured.
The first of these buildings is the ST.
Francis Hotel, the second is the Crocker
Building, and the third is the Shrove
Building. All these structures were gut
ted from cellar to roof by the fire, but
unharmed by the earthquake.
Their reconstruction will consist of
practically nothing but a replacing of
floors partitions and fittings.
This announcement is official
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02

ngs banks met. Much satisfaction was
expressed at the fact that all the vaults
of these banks had been found to b.
in excellent condition. The savings
banks will all open for business on the
same day the commercial banks set the
example. Over in Oakland the savings
banks are paying up to $50 without
notice The local savings banks say that
it has been determined not to press
loans. and that satisfactory extensions
will be granted to those with mortgages
coming due.
The savings banks are reported to be
in a most satisfactory condition.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02

Pittsburg, Pa (SpeciaD By a con-
solidation Of interests the Pittsburg
Times and The Pittsburg Gazette will
cease 10 exist under their individual
names with the issues Monday morn
ing. Tuesday the publications viii ap-
pear as the Gazette-Times, and will be
issued from The Gazete nlant.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
OH Refinery DESTROYED.

Elizabeth, N. J, (SpeeiaD The Bay
Way Refining Company plant, at Eliza
bethport was destroyed. with a loss Of
SIoo.ooo Six Of the company's oil tanks
blew up. The burning oil flowed into
Staten Island Sound and for a time en-
dangered shipping.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02

A 2o-year-old number of Surgeons
magazine, Sword and Trowel, says "ln
Cromwells day the royalists first called
the Liberals wings, taking the first letter
in each word of their motto We hope
IN God and forming them into this
,vord""
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02
TO THE MEMORY or PAUL JONES.
IIonored By France and The United
States.
THINKS 10 FRINGE.

Washington, (SpeciaD Presi-
dent Roosevelt sent the following
cablcgram TO President Fallieres, Of
France.
THE WnrrE HOUSE.
Washington, April u, 1906.
To the President Of France:
On the occasion Of the formal re-
ception at Annapolis of the body of
John Paul Jones. | wish to thank
you, and through you the great
French nation, for its distinguished
courtesy in connection with this
event, a courtesy of kind which
serves to keep even more wildly
before us the invaluable aid rem
dered by France to this country at
what was well-nigh the most critical
period of its history. France holds
a peculiar place in the heart OF the
American people. and on behalf of
that people | wish all success, pros
perity and happiness TO the mighty
republic over which you preside.
(SignedD THEODORE ROOSEVELT
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02

1t is stated that there are baout 22s,-
900 miles OF cable in all at the. bottom
Of the sea- Each mile costs about $1,000
o lay.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02

To call man a "Dreyfus" in France
renders the user OF the term liable TO Z
ine of 500 francs ($Ioo) for H. Il.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-05-02


of snow in Maine
J, n. Strohbar was acquitted at At
lanta, Ga, Of the charge Of larceny.
FOREIGN
The Paris police searched the house
foi number OF imperialists, monarchists,
anarchists and agtators, in the hope OF
securing evidence against the reported
secret society formed, with the object OF
oyerthrowing the government
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
arrived on the royal yacht at Naples,
and started in an automobile for trip
TO Vesuvius.
The Franklin celebration preceding the
unyeiling OF the statue OF Franklin took
place in the palace OF the Trocadero.
The British National Union OF
Women Suffrage Societies issued let
ter regretting and disclaiming RESPONSE
bility for the disorderly scenes Wednes-
day night in the ladies' gallery Of the
House Of Commons during the debate
on James Kcir Hardie's resolution in
favor of woman suffrage
Brtisl, reiniorccments have been or
dered 10 Egypt in view Of the unrest
created By the action Of the Turkish
government 10 connection with the
Taba boundary incident
The Moroccan gunboat sid el Turk
on Wedues day seized the bark Benz
Bujaian, carrying a commercial cargo,
and put to sea with her captive.
Turkish troops attacked a band Of
Greeks near Karaieria, in SaIonica, and
defeated them, the Greeks leaving I3
dead on the field
The British portion (S6s, os,ooo) Of
the Russian loan has been covered and
the subscription list was closed
II is denied that orders have been
received at Aldershot, England, to mobi-
lie troops for South Africa.
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen
Helena opened the International Congress
Of Chemistry at Rome
The Congress OF Monarchists. in Mos
COW, adopted series OF extremely
reactionary resolutions.
The United States drydock Dewey en-
tered the Suez Canal.
All Paris is in dread that the big labor
demonstration 10 take place on May !
VIII develop into a revolutionary move
ment and all the garrisons in and about
Paris are being strengthened
The peasants Of three villages in the
southern part OF Ghernigof province,
Russia, are ior,ibly annexing and plow-
ing the lands OF the proprietors,
General NepIuef, commander of the
fortress OF Sebastopol, refused Whites
request that Mr. Sipiaguine be allowed
TO return 10 Sebastopol
A bomb was found on the window sill
OF the library at the villa OF former Pres
ident I.oubet, at Montelimar
The murderess of Lieutenant General
Sakharof confessed that her real fame
was Anastasia Duzenkowa.
A number Of political prisoners were
released from the pTison at Warsaw, Po-
land. on forged orders.
The Belgian training ship Count de
Sinet de Mayer foundered off the Eng
, lish Coast, drowning the captain and SO
mc-.
A motor car occupied by Ambassador
and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid collided with
and ran over a boy on bicycle in Lon
| don.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-11-10
SIDE BY SIDE
FOR FINAL REST
REMAINS OF THOMAS G. M'ELRoY
KILLED FoRTY-TWo YEARS
AGO, RE-INTERRED HERE

From Fridays Daily.
Laid away for their final rest, the
remains of Thomas G.. McElroy who
met his death in railroad accident
forty years ago were this morning re-
inferred in the Ottumwa cemetery by
the side of those of his wife, Mrs.
Esther K. McElroy, who passed away
January 81, 1906.
On February 4, 1865. while he was a
passenger on train on the Cincinnati
and Marietta railroad, the train crash
ed through bridge over Lees creek,
eleven miles from his home In Green
field, Ohio. The wrecked coaches took
fire and were burned. The charred re-
mains Of Mr.. MoElroy were taken
back to Greenfield and buried there
about 43 years ago.
On January 81, this year, his widow
Mrs. Esther K. McElroy, after widow
hood of forty years. passed away. The
remains of her husband were recently
taken up and brought to Ottumwa to
be placed this morning for their final
rest by the side of those of his widow
Was Thirty-Seven Years Old.
Thomas G.. McElroy at the time OF
his death was thirty-seven years of age
The surviving children of those born
to Thomas G.. McElroy and his wife
are John M. McElroy and H. N. Nc
Elroy of Ottumwa, James F. ,McElroy
of Albany, N. Y, and Mrs. Mary Dun
can of Greenfield, Ohio. Rev. J. NJ
McElroy of this city, is brother, AM
number of grandchildren and reia
tives reside in Ottumwa. Two sons
R. N. and E. E. McElroy, both of wnon
passed away within the last two years
are buried in the same plot of grouni
along side the remains Of Thomas G
McElroy and his wife. 4
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-11-10
AGED CITIZEN
FOUND DEAD
LlFELEs~ FORM OF JOHN ROBIN
SON DISCOVERED THIS MORN
ING AT $40 O'CLOCK
Body Removed to the Sullivan Under
taking ParIors-ResuIt of the coro-
ner's Inquest Was That Death Was
Due to Heart Failure.
From Fridays Daily.

Kneeling on the ground, his head
dropped over onto his chest, John Rob
inson, 70 years of age, and residing on
Summit street. was found dead this
morning at 6:4O o'clock near the cor
ner of Mcpherson avenue and Clar-
ence street.
The lifeless form of the unfortunate
man was discovered in it's cramped po-
sition by Miss Myrtle Hammersley and
Miss Margaret Williams who reside
in the neighborhood and who were
passing by on Mcpherson avenue.
The young women fastened to the
grocery store owned by M. H. Tullis
on West Second street at the foot OF
discovery. Mr.. Tullis notified the po-
lice and the body was removed to the
Sullivan undertaking parlors.
A coroner's inquest, composed OF
Henry Bremhorst, Henry Wagers and
William Parker was held in Coroner
F. w. Mills office, where it was found
that Mr.. Robinson passed away at a
time near midnight last evening, his
death being due to heart failure.
Born in England.
4 The deceased was. born in England
December 5, 1927 and came to this
country when 20 years Of age. For the
past % years he has resided in this
|, city and was boiler maker by trade
Since the death of his wife which oc
Cured six years ago he has lived alone
He leaves six children to mourn hi!
loss.
} Thomas and William Robinson o
this city, John Robinson of Beloit
Wis, and Alfred Robinson of Butte
Mont, and Mrs. Mary Worthy 0
White City and Mrs. Isabel Dimmitt o
Tacoma Wash. Announcement for Thu
r funeral services will be made later
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-11-10
W here Quality Is
King

It is a great pleasure, when you're
ION buying intent" to know where to
go to get goods Of quality. The price
Of course, Is major consideration al
ways, and when low prices and high
quality are combined you nave store
that is sure to gain in popularity. We
have been in business about five years
and have built up splendid reputa.
ton for reliable jeweIry and musical
goods al reasonable prices. AS an evil
dence of the excellent business we
have enjoyed we need but mention
the fact that We ar. now making ex
tensive improvements In our store,
now the larsest of It's kind in southern
Iowa, and will soor he handling more
goods than we ever handled before.
Our stocn this fai! is an exquisite
one. 1t Includes everything one would
expect to find in first-cIass jeweIry
and music store and more. 1t is de.
Iighful place to buy and we invite your
patronage.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-11-10
Vote in Van Buren,,

Keosauqua. Nov. 9.-Complete re-
turns in Van Buren, county give Cum
Minis 1901, Porter 2,425. Kennedy 1,943,
Tracy 1.70S.
Bauman. DEM, was elected for rep
resentative by 27s majority. The vote
on judges is as follows:
vermilion Rep, 2,0sS; Roberts. Rep,
2.oS6; Eichelberger, Rep, 2.o27; Ander-
son, Rep, 1874; Jaques, Dem, 1874;
Clarkson, DEM, 1,748: Scarborough
Dem, 1,644; Valentine, Dem, 1871.
The following county officers were
elected:
Ruby, Rep for auditor. by s4s.
Meek, DEM, for treasurer. by Sc.
Pittnnan Rep, for clerk, by 397
Jamison, Rep, for sheriff, by IL.
Wright, Rep, for recorder. by 1876.
HARDWOOD, Rep, for county attorney
by $50.
Heminger, Rep, for county superin-
tendent, by 451.
Weiny, Rep, for supervisor, by ia
woodrow, Rep, for supervisor. BY
23o
LETTER, Dem, for supervisor. by 100
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-11-10
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
From Thursdays Daily.
Rexall Cough Cure. Sargent's.
Mrs Andrew Lane of Dudley was in
the city today on business
Born last evening to Mr.. and Mrs,
Isaac Forbes of Rutledge, daughter.
Rexall Female Cure. Sargents.
Mrs. j. o. Reighard and son Dwight
of Agency are in the city today shop
ping.
Elmer Hutchinson Of Fairfield Is visit
Ellis avenue.
Miss Mary Montgomery of Batavia is
visiting at the home Of Mrs. G. F..
Woodruff, on North Green street.
Rexall Obesity Treatment. sargent's.
Mrs. w. Gladson, HOP Haynes street,
and Mrs. J.. e. Gladson, 1910 Haynes
street, left this afternoon for Lovilia,
to visit friends and relatives.
Born yesterday morning to Mr.. and
Mrs. William Bibee, who reside on the
corner of Ward and Finley streets, a
daughter.
Rexall kidney pills. Sargents.
Mrs. Mary Dempster, who resides
north of the city, left this afternoon for
New York City to visit Mrs. George
Wellman.
Mrs. A. A. Curtis and little son
Dwaine, 1913 Richard street left this
morning for Charlton to visit friends
and relatives.
Money refunded if Hyomei fails. Sar
gents.
Miss Laura Roberts, 81 North Ma
rion street, left this morning for Bid
well to visit her mother Mrs. C
Roberts.
Mrs. A. B. Heydrick, Allerton, re
turned home this morning after visit
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis KONG
East Holt street ond other friends.
F. L. Day of Belknap is in the cit!
today on business.
From Fridays Daily.
Rexall pure spices. Sargent's.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. McElderry o
Batavia, spent the day yesterday il
the city on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Moore of Bloom
field, spent several hours in the cit
yesterday in business.
Miss Letha Eastburn, who has beel
visiting at the home of Mrs. Ida Dick
ems, 311 West Maple avenue, returne
to her home in Hillsboro this morr
ing.
Mrs. B. F. Shreve of Troy, left o
the Rock Island yesterday afternoo
for Osceola after a brief visit wit