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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
FACTS WORTH REMEMBERING

Paris dancing masters are lamenting
the decline of French elegance in the art,
They assert that the French are losing
their old habits OF poiteness, and as a
dancing nation are declining.
An English company has been formed
to furnish new soap which makes laun-
dry work with salt water possible. Now
ocean steamships will not have to carry
from 10000 TO 100000 pieces of bed and
table linen to last during the entire voy-
age Washing can be done aboard
At Lancaster, England, the other day,
at the funeral OF w. Wingate Saul a
former army surgeon, the hearse was
draped in green, the drivers wore green
and chestnut horses were used.
The Y. NJ c. A. in the United States
has roo branches for colored members,
"a of which are in educational institu-
tons and 81 in cities Their aggregate
membership exceeds 5000.
The highest elevator in the world was
recently installed at the Buergenstock
on the lake OF the four cantons in
Switzerland. n has height of nearly
BOO feet and takes passengers up TO the
summit Of that mountain
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
QUEEN OF BATTLEshlPs.
The New Jersey Maintains Her Fine Speed
Record.

Boston, Especially The performance
OF the battleship New Jersey in main
tanning a speed of 1913 knots an hour
in a four-hour endurance test off the
New England coast, coupled with her
remarkable speed over measured mile
at Rockland. Me, at Io4S-knot-an-
hour gait, places this product of the
Fore River Shipbuilding Company at
the head OF all American-built battle
ships, so far as speed is concerned.
1t was ascertained on her Standard
zation trial eff Rockland that an aver
age revolution of her propelless of
1853 per minute was sufficient to drive
the 15.ooo-ton battleship through the
water at her contract speed Of 10 knots
an hour. Thursday her average revolt
tions per minute reached 1262o7, and
from these figures she made an average
of 1918 knots an hour, compared with
1901 made by the Rhode Island, and
70 by the Virginia, sister ships, at their
trials, few months ago.
At one time the New Jerseys speed
reached 1928 knots all hour for a
period Of IS minutes, while her lowest
for a similar period was 1860.
The weather conditions were favor
ate, although in these endurance trials
the condition of the wind and sea dc
not figure, the only question being as
to whether the vessel is able to maintain
the required number OF revolutions a
minute.
Shortly after the conclusion OF the run
the minor tests of turning, stopping
and full speed astern were held and pro-
nounced by the trial board to be sue
cessful.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
LIVE WASHINGTON AFFAIRS.
Changes In Immigration BIZ.

Senator Dillingham; submitted the re-
port of the Committee on Immigration
on his bill amending the immigration
laws. The changes made in the present
law are numerous. The head tax on in
coming aliens is increased from 81 TO IS
and steamships are subject TO fines OF
$roo for bringing 10 the United States
any person prevented from entering by
reason of Affections of mind or body
The present law provides for such fines
only in case of aliens afflicted with loath-
some or contagious diseases.
The bill adds to the classes OF aliens
now excluded by law all imbeciles. fee
be-minded persons, persons who are
mentally or physically defective, such de-
feet being OF nature which may affect
the immigrants ability to earn living
children under II years, unless accom-
panied by parents and strengthens the
provisions excluding polygamists, crimi-
nails and prostitutes.
The head tax is imposed on aliens in
transit, except in certain cases, and is
abolished in the case OF foreign officials
coming to the United States overland
The bill further provides that steamship
companies be required TO furnish lists OF
all outgoing aliens before departure from
the United States.
To aid in promoting the distribution
of admitted aliens among the states and
territories desiring settlers the bill estab-
fishes a division of information in the
Bureau of Inauguration. Information
concerning states and territories will be
collected and distributed among admitted
aliens, and states and territories may
maintain representatives at the various
immigrant stations for the purpose Of in
ducing aliens TO settle there.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Suicide OF a 0uuner's Mate.

New York (SpeciaD John Thomp-
son, gunner's mate who had served 2s
years in the United States Navy, was
found dead from sef-inhicted bullet
wound in the head in the rifle range at
the navy yard, Brooklyn An examina-
ton of the body by surgeon from the
Naval Hospital showed that Thompson
had probably been dead for about "a
hours, The range had been closed over
Sunday, and Thompson had probably
gone there on Sunday morning to kill
himself.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
For a Fruit Exchange.

Martinsburg, w. Va. (SpeciaD Fruit
growers of Morgan, Jefferson and BerS.
eley Counties have decided to organize a
fruit exchange for the Eastern Pan
handle OF the state, with headquarters
in Martinsburg. The object will be tc
have an office through which negotiations
for the sale of the output of the or
chards OF the three counties NAV be con.
Quoted, and also to buy the fruit iron,
those who are forced to sell early and
hold il until the highest prices are reach
ed. The output OF the orchards OF these
counties last year reached about $42s,-
600.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Colonel conusr's Sudden Death.

Chicago, (SpeciaD. - Col. Freeman
Connor, Of Valparaiso, Ind, retired
army officer, was found dead in Forty
third Street Apparently he died from
heart disease. Colonel Connor and his
wife attended a wedding. When the
guests were preparing 10 leave Colonel
Connor mentioned that he was not feel
ing we'll and that he would order a car
riage Thinking the fresh air might ben
eft him, he decided TO walk to the liverv
stable, and was not seen again alive.
Colonel Connor was 70 years old.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Cruise OF the Roosevelts.

Mrs. Roosevelt accompanied by hei
children-Ethel, Archie and Quentin
the children's governess and Mrs. Roose-
velts maid, left Washington for Fer
nandina, Fla, on the Florida Limited
over the Southern Railway At Fernan-
dina they will board the Mayflower for
cruise OF about 10 days in West India
waters Mrs. Roosevelt is taking the
trip for the purpose of securing rest
and does not expect TO be entertained by
the people either in Cuba or Porto Rico
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
FINANCIAL.

The Atchison has bought this week
10000 tons Of steel rails.
There have been exported this crop
year over IoI 100000 bushels of wheat.
Morgan brokers express bullish senti
ments on the immediate course of stocks.
Bean is a steady buyer OF Lehigh Val.
ley and it is believed that New York is
getting the stock
No bids were received for $2,ooo,ooo OF
4 per cent. bonds offered by t5e city OF
Chicago. this is another Indication of
the dulness in the bond market.
Vice President Pugh, of the Pennsyl-
vania, was elected president of the Mary
land, Delaware & Virginia Railroad.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Killed Both Women.

Runge, Texas (SpeciaD Near Cou-
|. chee, eight miles south of here, a Mex
ican named Ramon overlook a vehicle
containing two young women and little
boy. Ramon climbed into the rear OF
the buggy and cut the throat of one OF
the women, causing instant death. The
horse became frightened and began tc
run, whereupon Ramon drew a revolver
and shot the other woman dead. Jeal-
ousy prompted the deed. The two dead
women were daughters of Alex. NJ
Henry, well-to-do ranchman of this
county. Officers are sarching for Ra-
mon
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Desperate iiOldup Gang.

Scranton, Pa, (Specal) One Of the
boldest holdups and robberies in this
county took place when seven men blew
up the safe and wrecked the building at
the Dickson City postoffice, securing $500
worth OF stamps and small amount OF
money Just as they were about to enter
the building three men came along and
were held up by the robbers and com
PEELED 10 witness the robbery A man
coming upstairs looking out OF the win
dow was told 10 keep quiet or they would
blow his head off
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Thlrty.Two Horses cremated.

Bradford, Pa, (SpeciaD The explo-
sion of gasoline engine caused fire
which, destroyed large part of the town
of Kane, near here, entailing a loss OF
$4,000, with very little insurance The
blaze started in the livery stable of Wick
ham & Johnson, and cremated .32 horses
in their stalls A dozen buildings were
destroyed before the fire was controlled.
Among the structures burned were the
City Hall and the Baptist Church. Twen-
ty roomers in Mrs. Jacobson's boarding
house lost all their belongings.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Shot His Wife and Daughter.

Greensburg, Pa, (SpeciaD While in
delirium, the result, it is said, of ex-
cessive drinking, ]. A. c. Ruffner, an at
torney fatally shot his wife and ser
iously wounded his daughter Ruffner
then fed TO the woods, but was captured
later and is now in Jail, On account of
his nervous condition arrangements had
been made to take him to a sanitarium.
EXcusing himself to the officials. Ruffner
went into his wife's room and drawing
a revolver fired three shots into her body.
The daughter was wounded in endeavor-
ing to protect her mother.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04

Government officials favor an interna-
tional control OF wireless telegraphy,
citing recent confusion and lack of news
of the drydock Dewey as illustrating the
necessity for a centralized supervision.
SECRETARY Root asks for an appropria-
ton of $4,000 for American representa-
tives at the second peace conference
called by the Gar of Russia.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
has asked the Baltimore and Ohio for
information regarding coal mines along
the line of the corporation,
The House Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds agreed to re-
port a public building bill carrying ap-
preparations of $2o,ooo,ooo.
Former Governor General Luke Z.
Wright, Of the Philippines, took the oath
as ambassador to the Court of Japan.
Associate Justice Harlan, of the Sup
rene Court, refuses 10 discuss state
ment that he will resign.
The House passed the Legislative,
Executive and Judicial Appropriation Bill
carrying S3o,ooo,ooo
The bill to permit Chinese students,
merchants and travellers to enter this
country was the subject of a hearing by
the House Committee on Foreign AT
fairs.
Arguments were made before the In
terstate Commerce Commission on the
charges brought by Mr.. Hearst against
the coal-carrying roads.
The President submitted to the House
the report of Assistant Secretary OF State
Peirce making serious charges against
eX-Consul Generals Goodnow and Nc
Wade and Consul Williams.
During the consideration of the Five
Civilized Tribes Bill in the House the
railroads were accused of trying to get
control of the coal lands in the Indian
Territory
Consideration OF bill to give protec-
tion to the originators of horticultural
products under the trademark laws was
given by the House Committee on Pat
ents.
President Roosevelt has given to the
War Department Museum piece OF log
from General Grants cabin near St.
Louis.
The President has decided TO reappoint
Henry B. F, MacFarand one Of the
commissioners of the District of Colum-
bia.
The House agreed to the conference
asked for on the bill to define and pun
ish hazing at Annapolis.
Secretary Taft was before the Senate
committee explaining the items Of the
Army Appropriation Bill,
Secretary Charles ] Bonaparte has de-
cided TO accept the resignation of Mid
shipman Meriweather
The refusal of the House Ways and
Means Committee to take up tariff re-
vision was the subject OF a colloquy
in the House between Messrs. Williams
and Payne.
A committee of bankers was before the
House Committee on Commerce to urge
legislation to make bills of lading more
secure as negotiable instruments.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Crossed the Baltic ia a Balloon.

Copenhagen (By CabIc) Two Ger
man soldiers landed from a balloon on
Sunday at Karlskrona. They left Berlin
on Saturday and crossed the Baltic in
fierce snowstorm. As they were near
ING the Swedish Coast the storm caused
rent in the balloon, permitting the gas
10 escape. The balloon began to descend
and the men were obliged TO cut away
The basket, throw out its contents and
cling to the net 1t was two hours be-
fore they landed exhausted.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Fatality al the CapItoI.

Washington, D. C., (SpeciaD Mrs,
Mary c. Wallace, of Denver, was fatally
injured in the public elevator in the Sen
ate wing of the Capitol by attempting
to leave the car while it was in motion,
and she died shortly before 6 O'Clock F..
NJ. She was caught between the Senate
floor and the top of the car and crushed
about the breast. An ambulance conveyed
her to the Casualty Hospital but in the
meantime she was treated by Senator
Gallinger.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
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THINGS WORTH REMEMBERING.

Vast tracts of virgin forests are found
in the southern part of Chill, the woods
being of excellent quality, and consist
ing chiefly OF cypress, roble,. laurel, lin
que and raul.
A competition for spring wheel devices.
pneumatic hubs and stock absorbers may
be held in Paris in the spring; prelin-
mary meeting OF interested manufacturers
has already been held
One OF the fashionable restaurants OF
London has introduced French serio-
comic singing for the entertainment of
its patrons during the supper hour.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Killed For Five Cents.

Lancaster, Pa. (Specia) - After a
quarrel over five cents in a game of
craps, Stephen Green, colored, aged 22
years, was shot down by a young negro
named John Walters, Jr. Both drew
revolvers, but peace was apparently re-
stored and the party started homeward
from the barn where they had been play
ing, Green III advance. Waters suddenly
drew his revolver and shot Green in the
body He died shortly afterwards. The
murderer then took his victims's revolver
from his pocket and coolly walked
through the crowd that had assembled.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
POWERS AGREE
AS TO MOROCCO
Great Conference Ends With Peace
Assured.
and FRANCE COMES OUT AHEAD.
AMBASSADOR White, the American Delegate, Says
the SettismentI Is Satisfactory to Beth France
sad Germsny--lmportsnt Changes In Euro.
pesu Polltles Developed by the Conference
Triple Alliance Virtually Ended.
POLITICAL EFFECT.

France winner over Ger
many in the great international
game.
She secures free hand in
four Atlantic ports OF Morocco
for five years.
She gets three shares in the
Morocco State Bank TO each
other nations one.
Reconciliation between France
and Germany indefinitely de-
layed.
Germany brought to recog-
nize that Austria is her only
friend in Europe.
Italy in secret agreement with
France and the Triple Alliance
virtually ended.
Germany claims to have Sc
cured equal trade in Morocco
and to have checked French po-
litical designs.
The powers generally regard
the Anglo French agreement as
guarantee Of international
peace.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04

Driven to cannibalism by starvation,
members Of the Yukahir tribe, on the
Chukchis Peninsula, at the extremity OF
Asia, have been eating the bodies of their
own children or others Of their families
who died Of starvation. Others killed
the members of their families and COM
mitted suicide.
Mrs. Violet Tewesbury, who was ar
rested in London in November, 1905, to-
gether with her husband, Lewis G.,
rewesbury, charged with passing worth
less checks, and ihereupou jumped her
bail and fed for France, was extradited
from Paris
The British government has surren-
dered 20 the Labor party on the Trades
Dispute Bill, which provides complete
immunity for trades-unions funds.
Prince Paul Dogonoukofi, OF Moscow,
is 10 be tried on the charge Of melting
the peasantry to riot and OF fostering a
revolutionary movement.
Premier Witte has submitted his resig-
nation to the Car, his plea being i'll
health His successor will likely be
Privy Councillor Kohovsof.
The Russian authorities continue ex-
tensiye preparations TO meet an uprising
The St. Petersburg police force has been
increased 100 officers and 1900 men
TIE leaders Of the regicides in Seryia
will shortly be placed on the retired list
to enable the government to resume dip
lomatic relations with Great Britain.
Retiring Ambassador Storer declines
TO discuss reports that Mr.. Storers
rumored action in church matters had
anything to do with his recall.
A preponderance of peasants was
elected to the provincial congress from
kostroma, European Russia.
The Tariff Disputes Bill of the Brit
ish government was introduced in the
House of Commons by the Attorney Cen
eral, and was unsatisfactory to the Labor
and the Irish members.
The directors OF the Technical School
in Briansk Russia, have dismissed the
pupils OF the four highest classes on ac-
count Of revolutionary agitation.
The American woman who committed
suicide in the Pimlico District, England,
was identified as the wife of John b.
Curshing, Boston Millionaire.
There was a continution OF the student
demonstrations in Bucharest, Roumania.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
German No Better.

Washington, d. c. (SpeciaD Friends
of Senator German, of Maryland, are
concerned over his present illness, al
though the statement is made that the
Senator is not dangerously ILL., Mr.. Cor
man has not been in the Senate for six
weeks, and for the better part of that
time he has been confined to his bed
Last week his condition gave rise to
some alarm. The chief cause OF concern
on the part OF Senator Gorman's family
and friends is that his condition shows
no improyement.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Killed By HaIi.Broth.r.

Baxley, Ga, (SpeciaD Reports have
Just reached here Of the killing ~ J G
Sapp, by his half-brother, John Miles. a
well-known turpentine operator. about
four miles from this place Sapp and
Miles had some trouble about renting a
house They met and became involved
in a dispute over the matter Il is said
Sanp drew his knife and started toward
Miles, whereupon Miles struck him with
a fence rail, inhicting fatal injuries Both
have wives and large families.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Condemned Men 10 Be Shni.

FL Paso, Tex, (SpecaD The Su-
preme Court OF Mexico has affirmed the
sentence OF death against Richardson
Mason and Harle, convicted Of having
murdered Mitchell and Devers at Chi
huahua four years ago, in order TO COL
lect insurance on their lives. They will
be shot unless Governor Crecl pardons
them
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
couflrmed By the Senate.

The Senate in executive session con-
firmed the following nominations:
George Eugene Eager, Illinois, consul
at Barmen, Germany; James w. John
son, New York, consul at Puerto Cabel-
10, Venezuela; James E. B. Stuart, col
lector of customs, district Of Newport
News, Va; Walter B. Hill, New Hamp-
shire, Indian Inspector Irrigation en-
gineer).
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Dowle Is 0usted.

Chicago (SpeciaD AT a meeting Of
5000 adherents Of the Christian Catholic
Church at Zion City, OF which John
Alexander Dowie is The founder and first
apostle, Dowie's authority was repudiated
and William Glenn Voliva, who for
sometime has been conducting the affairs
of the church, elected in his stead Mrs.
Dowie also repudiated her husband and
their son, Clarence Dowie cast his lot
with his mother and the new leader,
Nnliun
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Sisndard Oh Absndons Flight.

Richmond, Va, (SpcciaD The long
drawn-out fight between the Standard
Oil and the American Can Companies
and the State Corporation Commission
against the payment of the tax of $5o3,
respectively, imposed by the commission
for the privilege of doing business in Vir-
ginia, came to a summary end, when both
concerns abandoned the fight and sub
mitted checks for the amounts.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
VIII Keep Mines Omen.

Scranton. Pa, (SpeciaD An official
OF one of the coal companies made the
statement that, strike or no strike, the
companies intended to operate their
mines They did not do that three years
ago, but closed up and waited for the
miners to return The Erie Company
has approached its machinsts to ask
them to act as coal and iron police.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
The Betsy Ross House.

Chairman Bartholdt, OF the House
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds, was told by John Quincy
Adams, of Philadelphia, that the latter
desired to give the government the Betsy
Ross home in Philadelphia, and that a
bill would be introduced to that end.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04

In the Wisconsin zinc fields there arc
I3 magnetic separation plants in opera
tion and it is said that this use OF electro
magnetism is greatly increasing the yield
OF zinc in that district.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04

NJ. Molard, of Paris, not satisfied with
the usual grating adopted by floricultur-
lists, has started to transform vegetables.
1t is said he has succeeded in turning a
radsh into a potato.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04

One of the great factors in opening
up Korea to trade is the building of a
system OF railroads through the her
init nation by the japanese
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
ANOTHER TACK
JEROME TAKES
he Now Asks For a Special Grand
Jury.
he EXPLAINS TO THE COURT.
VIII Have Aid Of Mr.. Hughes Assistant 10
Ferretug Out Criminal Charges From the
Evidence Submitted TO the Armstrong Com.
nittee-Boih Houses Of the Legislature
Have Now Passed the Bill

New York, (Spccial) District At
torney Jerome made new move in the
insurance situation He applied in per
son to Justice Dowing in the criminal
branch OF the Supreme Court, for a
special panel of grand jurors to be
sworn in in May.
This new jury, Mr.. jerome announc-
ed, would investigate tlre disclosures
made by the Armstrong Committee.
"What judge will be sitting in Part
of General Sessions during MayF
asked Justice Bowling. The judge in
Part I receives the reports of the grand
jury and charges that body. Judge
Foster replied Jerome. Justice Dow
ling thought moment and then said he
would take the matter under advise
ment and give decision later. Mr.
Jerome said that he made the appica-
ton after having consulted with JUS
tice O'Gorman, who will be settling in
April, and Justice Scott who will have
the criminal branch during the May
term.
Justice Dowling asked il the jury was
to take up nothing but insurance matters.
Mr.. Jerome assured him that this
would be the only duty, but added it
was not necessary to mention that in
the order.
Mr.. Jerome's action was partly due,
it is understood, to the fact that Matthew
c. Fleming, who assisted Charles L.
Hughes in the Armstrong Committees
investigation, has returned from a va
cation and is about ready to 90 on as
the District Attorneys aid