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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
AN EMPEROR's HUMILITY.
Francis Joseph Washes the Feet Of Twelve
Aged Men.

Vienna, (By Cable) Emperor Fran
els Joseph, as usual, carried out the an
CENT ceremony Of Maundy Thursday by
washing the feet of II aged men, who
were on this occasion all nonagenerians,
their united ages being 1906 year. The
ceremony took place in the large hall
of the Hofburg before large gathering
of archdukes, diplomats and state Off
cials. The American Embassy was rep
resented by Francis c.. London. second
secretary 0 fthe embassy and Mrs. Lon
don
Before abluting the feet of the IL old
men the Emperor, assisted by the arch
dukes, personally served them with an
elaborate repast Of several courses,
which however, was not eaten immed-
diately, but was sent 10 their homes.
After the ceremony was concluded
there was a bestowal of silk purses con-
tanning 80 silver pieces, which the En-
peror hung around the neck of each of
the old men.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
Pensions rOr Professors Widows.

New York, (Spceial) Announcement
that the widows OF college professors
many be pensioncd under the terms OF
the 100000 gift of Andrew Carnegie
to the Carnegie Foundation was made
by the trustees of the foundation. A pen
sion not to exceed orc-half the pension
Of professor, may be paid 10 his widow,
but il will be required that she must
have been the wife of a professor during
10 years OF his active service The PEN
sion is 10 cease on her remarriage.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
Osi.rIeh.OuIek Msu cOuyIelef.

Minneapolis, Mimi, (Special) = Ed
ward A. Vaughan, an alleged "get-rich-
quick" grain broker, convicted of using
the mails TO defraud, was sentenced in
the Federal Court TO IS months in the
Minnesota Reformatory, and to pay fine
Of $500 Vaughan advertised by circu-
lars, offering big returns on money
which had 10 be intrusted to him i'm
plicitly. The federal government issued
fraud order, holding up Vaughan's
mail before he was arrested, and accord
ing to his own estimate this action saved
prospective victims at least 100000.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
Killed wIih Piichiork.

Staunton. Va. (Special) - William
Ryan is dead as the resul, OF an injury
received Wednesday morning in a per-
sonal encounter with D. VI. Kyle Ryar
was struck on the head with pitchforl,,
and his skull fractured in two places.
He was not thought 10 be seriously in
jured and went about his work iii mid
day, when he became sick, and was taken
TO the hospital, where an operation was
performed, and two clots Of blood re-
moved from his br in
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
State MlIilIa on Guard.

Springfield, No, (SpeciaD - State
militia, reinforced by 200 deputy sher-
ifs, guard the streets OF Springfield
against possible renewed action by a mob
that during Saturday night lynched
three negroes in the-public square. There
are hundreds Of strangers in Springfield,
and the anti-negro feeling still runs high.
Although no untoward move was made
during the day, many threats were heard
and Sheriff Horner, fearing a fresh out
break when darkness should fall tele-
graphed Governor Folk early in the day
for aid. The Governor responded
promptly, and within a few hours six
companies Of militia were on the way
70 Springfield from various parts Of
Missouri
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
A Plueky Preacher

Dallas, Texas, (SpeciaD Not on
your life was the response made by DR..
J. L. Brooks, OF Washington, D. c.,
when invited by highwayman to hold
up his hands Suting the action to the
words, Dr. Brooks knocked down the
man, and then turned to the mans com
panion, who was unarmed. The latter
ran away The man with the pistol snap
ped it twice at DR.. Brooks, and then ran
off, too DR.. Brooks chased them four
or five blocks, and then notified the po-
lice Or. Brooks is a Methodist min
ister, and is attending the Methodist Ed
hcational Convention ef Texas.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18

Secretary Root has informed the Rus
sian government that any date after Sep
tcmber 20 next will be convenient to the
United States for the holding Of the sec
ond Hague Conference.
Great Britain is vigorously pressing
negotiations for an Anglo-Russian en-
tente, with a view to completing triple
alliance OF Great Britain, France and
Russia against Germany.
Hunger typhus is spreading among the
peasants in four Russian provinces on
account Of the famine Pitiful appeals
are made by the famine committee.
Professor Mattucci, director Of the OBJ
servatory at Vesuvius, expresses the
belief that the explosive period Of the
volcano is at an end
There has been no change in the at
titude Of France toward Venezuela in
consequence Of General Castros retire
ment.
Sir Richard Thorburr, who was pre-
mier OF Newfoundland from 1885 to
1890, died at st. Johns
Richard Garnett, the English author,
died in London, at the age OF u.
The eruption of Vesuvius IS dimin-
shing. but ashes continue 10 fall over
a wide area and obscure the sunlight.
I'm all some 5000 houses have been de
atroyed The Italian government heads
the relief fund list with a subscription
Of 100000
The French Chamber of Deputies
voted confidence in the government on
sociaiistic Interpolation demanding
ameiioraton in the condition Of the post
men and a recognition Of their right to
organize.
The French Court has annulled the
opposition Of the mother OF Count Mar
temprey. who tried TO prevent her son
IRON marrying the divorced wife OF
Gown; de Pouraies, an American woman.
OF the I79 members SO far elected 70
the lower house Of the Russian national
parliament the Liberals have an over
wheming majority.
Premier Wiuc IS reported 10 have the
best OF the hgh; with Minister Of the
Interior Durnovc. and the downfall OF
the latter is imminent
Emperor Francis Joseph privately re-
ceiyed Bellamy Storer the retiring
American ambassador
The French Chamber Of Deputies vot-
cd the Algeciras credits and the Premier
stated that the agreement conformed with
French interests and satisfied the other
powers
It is denied thst Germany instigated
Russia to call ,hc second Hague confer
cnce for the month Of June, in order
to compete with ard detract from the
importance Of the Pan-American Con
| gress.
A large number OF invitations to socia
! functions have reached the American
Embassy in London for Congressman and
Mrs. Longworth.
Won Radowitz, German ambassador to
! Madrid, will probably be the acting
chancellor OF Germany during the long
| holiday which Won Buelow will take il
the hope OF regaining his health
Russian soldiers who had been take,
prisoners are arriving home from Japan
after being reported dead. The wives ot
a number of them, believing them dead
have remarked.
The French Miners Congress has de-
eided 70 maintain the strikers demand
for $I.sS per day.
Russian railway employees are agair
organizing in spite OF the government
efforts 70 pre,en; L.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
Typhoid In Plttsburg.

Mount Vernon, N. Y. (Special) Jas.
A. Bailey. the Snowman, proprietor of
Barnum & Baley's circus, died at his
home, the Knolls, Coco.an Manor,
Mount Vernon. at $40 O'Clock Wednes-
day afternoon from crysipelas Mr.. Bal
ley was taken i'll last Thursday night af-
ter returning from Madison Square Gar
den and suffered such intense pain that
his brother-in-law, DR., W. F. Harper,
Of New York City, who has been the
family physician for years. was sent
for at once and was in constant attend
ancc 10 the end
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
Col. Robert chrlsiy Dead.

Washington (Spesial) Col Robert
Christy, formerly member OF the Ohio
legislature, but resident OF this city
for many years, died hcre, aged rs years,
from paralysis following a cerebral hem
orrhage. Col. Chris;y came 10 Wash
ington from Cincinnati abou; 80 years
ago and practiced law. He also devoted
considerable time in literary pursuits and
was the author of two volumes. en-
titled Proverbs, MsAur1s and Phrases OF
All Ages" Colonel christy had prac-
ticed law in Ohio, OF which he was
patiye, and had figured in politics there.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
More Carnegie Blast Furnaces.

Pit;sburg, Pa. (Specia) ,--Fifty-cigh'
cases Of typhoid fever were reported to
the Bureau OF Health Wednesday
These arc new cases that have develop
cd within the past "a hours A new and
more serious phase has come over the
situation in the reports from the various
schools about the city, At present there
are about 1000 pupils absent from school
because of illness, and great many Of
them are suffering from typhoid fever
The city superintendent Of schools, Sam
uel Andrews attributed these cases to
the unhltcred city water supplied 10
the schools.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
Trouble With The Indians.

At the instance of the Department of
the Interior the War Department has
taken steps to send whatever military
force may be necessary to protect the
Indian agent, Major o, c, Edwards, on
the Umatilla agency in Oregon, from the
Indians, who have threatened TO do him
bodily harm. Orders were sent 10 Bri-
gadier General Constant Williams in
command at Vancouver Barracks, to
send a reliable officer to Pendeton to in
vestigate conditions at the agency, and,
il need be, TO send one or two troops Of
cavalry from the agency at Fort Walla
Walla.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
LIVE WASHINGTON AFFAIRS
Eject Senator. By Popular Vote.

A resolution providing for the cleo
tion of senators by direct vote OF the
people has been favorably acted upon
by the House Committee on Election OF
President, Vice President and Represen-
tatives in Congress. The resolution,
which was introduced by Mr.. Norris, OF
Nebraska, makes the term of members
of the House four years instead OF two.
Both propositions are to be accomplished
by amendments to the Constitution.
Reasons why the term OF members
should be four years are stated TO be
because no party can inauguarate its
policy in two years.
THE people are tired" the report says,
"of this continuous drama and as a re-
suit are inclined TO give no attention to
the primaries and the conventions-the
very foundation of our political system
the forum wherein the country's inter
ests can best be guarded and protected
With an election every two years the
political CRATER who thrives on partisan
strife and on the nervous uncertainty
controlling candidates for office is able
to live from one election to another by
the Doodle secured at his unholy busi-
ness The adoption of the proposed
amendment would render it less possible
for this creature to ply his trade
Regarding the election of senators by
direct vote the report says;
THE proposition to provide for the
election Of senators by the direct vote
OF the people has been before the House
of Representatives and has received IA
vorable consideration upon several diff
ferent occasions. A proposition TO amend
the Constitution having this object in
view has passed the House of ReDresen-
at four different times, and each time by
practically unanimous vote"
ent times, and each time by practically
unanimous vote"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
War on Mosquitoes.

Tampa, Fla, (SpeciaD AT meeting
Of the authorities Of Tampa, West Tam
pa, Fort Brooke, Port Tampa City and
the county OF Hillsboroueh at the board
OF trade rooms, steps were taken toward
organizing a municipal sanitary league OF
Florida, one Of the main objects of which
is 10 wage war on mosquitoes. DR.. l..
w. Weldon. of this city, was elected
temporary president, A call will be is
sued to the authorities Of other cities to
meet here at an early date and form a
nernanent organization.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
Russia To Get $3.50, 1000, 900.

London by Cable "A dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph Company from
Paris says that the negotiations for the
new Russian loan have been concluded.
fhe loan will be issued on April 20, and
will be for $4soooo,ooo. OF this sum
$24oOooooo viii be allotted to France,
a portion to be given TO Geneva and
Brussels hnanciers; 100000 to St.
Petersburg, and the balance will be sub
seribcd in England and Austria.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
Six Killed By Tornado.

Dallas, Texas, (Special) 1T is report
cd that six persons were killed and sew
eral injured in the tornado which swept
over Briggs, Texas A number Of build
ings in the district were destroyed Al
Clebu-ne, Texas. the storm blew down
the grand stand in the ball park during
the progress Of a game Several per
sons were injured The heaviest rain in
years fell in Dallas and a general rain
is reported over North Texas
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
hlneowuer Ends His Life.

Birmingham, Ala, (Special) Pail J
Stiih, president Of the Sii,h Coal and
Iron Company, committed suicide He
had Just returned ircm i visit to his
companys mines in Walker Colrty He
drove to his home on Seventh hYenuc
and entering his bedroom shot himself
through the hear. His family was not
ware OF his return until the shot was
heard. Slith was formerly an official
OF The Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron
Company.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
Fremont,s Flaa preserved.

Locked up in bank vault at Red
ding, Calf, is the flag which Fremont
unfurled on the summit OF the Rockies
in 1S41. The banner was made with
Mrs. Fremont's own hands previous
to her husbands start on his explor-
ing tour In the far west. The flag
differs from the standard u. s. flag
lin field only, where large American
eagle. surrounded by twenty-six stars.
is skillfully wrought In hand EN-
hroidery.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
showmsn J. A. Bailey Dead.

Pitlsburg, Pa, (SpeciaD. - Contracts
have been awarded by the Carnegie Steel
Company for fhe construction of two
large blast furnaces at Rankin Pa at
cost OF 100000. The furnaces will
be 100 feet high and aS feet in diameter
at the bosh, and will have rated capa-
city Of 500 o. 600 tons a day. Efforts
will be made 20 have them ready for
blast bN January I next wear.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
Blizzard In Colorado.

Omaha. Neb, (SpeciaD - wind,
snow and sleet storm Of unusual severity
is sweeping over the western part Of
Nebraska and extending into eastern
Colorado and into the Black Hills At
Union Pacific headquarters the storm
was reported more severe in the vicinity
OF Julesburg, Col, where the wind reach
ed a rate Of 90 miles an hour, with a
heavy snow falling
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18

Senator Tillman made charges agains,
Assistant Secretary OF the President
Benjamin f. Barnes, accusing him OF
brutal and inhuman treatment in eject
ing Mrs. Minor Morris from the White
House.
1t was testified before the House Com
mittee on Merchant Marine and Fisher
les that unless the Ship Subsidy Bill is
passed American lines to Japan and
Australia will have TO be Withdrawn.
President Roosevelt and Secretary
Bonaparte will entertain the officers Of
the French warships, to visit Annapolis,
at luncheons in Washington.
Congressman Thomas A. Smith, Of
the First District, advocated in .the
House the granting of charter to the
National Educational Association.
A bill providing for the erection Of
a statue Of Gen Nathaniel Green on the
battlefield OF Guilford Courthouse, N. J.,
was passed by the Senate.
Representative Burton introduced a
bill in the House having in view the
preservation of Niagara Falls,
The President made an address to a
delegation OF about 80 German officers
and soldiers who were presented to him
by Ambassador Sternburg.
The House Committee on Labor took
favorable action on the Hunt bill pro-
hibiting interstate commerce in prison
made goods.
A bulletin Of the Department OF Com.
merce and Labor shows a considerable
increase in the export trade in agricu-
tural products.
Testimony favorable to the Ship Sub
sidy Bill was taken by the House Com
mittee on Merchant Marine and Fisher
les.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
A SEvEN-YEAR
FIGHT IN COURTS
Green and Gaynor Convicted Of
Conspiracy.
MAY NOW GO TO HIGHER COURT
Contractors Accused Of Defrsudlng Govern.
meut ln Savannah Hsrbor Work Pace
Penlteutlary- Guilty op Three Indictments
Law Permits From Two to Seventeen
Years Ia Prison.
CHRONOLOGY OF GREENE
GAYNOR CASE.

GAINOR CASE.
Indictments, December 9, 1880.
Trial begins January II, 1906.
Green and Gsyno- found gull
ty on April IL.
Time spent in courts, six years.
Legal proceedings in New
York, Savannah, Montreal, Que
bee and London.
Reported cost to Federal Gov
ernment, $4,000
Reported cost TO Greene and
Gaynor, S2so,ooo.
Bail forfeited by Greene and
Gaynor, $4,000.
Amount Government charged
Greene and Gaynor got by fraud,
$s75,ooo.
Time spent by Greene and
Gaynor in Canada, four years.
Chief result of battle in Can
adian courts, extradition treaty
with Great Britain held binding.
Greene and Gsynor twice kid
mapped in contest for their pos
session between Montreal and
Quebec authorities.
Case taken to highest courts
OF Canada and Great Britain;
expected to go 10 United States
Supreme Court.
Promise of $4,000 to Green
and Gaynor lawyers if they win.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
RsIIqlous War In Poland.

London (SpeciaD The correspondent
at Warsaw Of the Chronicle reports that
the conflict between the Mariavite sect
and the Orthodox Catholics is increas-
Ing In intensity. A pitched battle in
which 5000 persons participated occurred
on Friday in the environs Of Warsaw,
resulting in two Catholics being killed
and go wounded Grave fears are enter
tanned Of disturbances during the Easter
fetes
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
GIVE UP HOPE OF SETTLEMENT.
The Miners Are Settling Down For Lops
Sfrik.


Philadelphia Pa, (Spccial). - There
was but little hope for industrial peace
in the anthracite region Friday among
the men most interested in the coal sit
uation One and all seemed convinced
that nothing short Of an unexpected in
tervention OF some sort can now prevent
a coal strike, or rather can prevent the
declaration on the part of the coming
mneworkers' convention that strike
exists.
1t is regarded as settled according &c
the general belief in the region that the
mine operators have gone as far as they
will go.
Tamaqua, Pa, (Spcciar The South
crn anthracite region is settling down
for long, bitterly contested strike, all
hope of peace having been abandoned.
President Dettery, Of the Seventh Dis
lrict; Vice President Matti and National
Organizer Gildot, all members Of the
scale committee, returned home. They
all express the belief that the die has
been cast and that there will be strike.
AT all the collieries of the Philadel-
pllld anu RCdulhS piSpdl ldtlOhS dlc pcihe
made ,to accommodate large force OF
nonunion men. These men will be used
chiefly as guards 1t is understood that
the plan of the operators viii be to con-
centrate all the practical men possible
fire bosses, foremep, engineers, drafts
men and other men who have practi-
cal idea OF mining and of operating on
a breaker at certain plants and working
them.
1t is contended by the operators that
if they do this they will be able 10
ship considerable coal to market-suffi-
cient they assert, to meet the normal
summer dmand
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-18
A Big Hall For Washington.

Senators Dillingham; and Long, as j
subcommittee of the Committee on the
District of Columbia, heard prominent
citizens in favor of the application of
the Washington Auditorium Company
for charter, exemption from taxation and
certain other favors under the District OF
Columbia code. This company purposes
to use the ironwork of the government
building at the Worlds Fair at St Louis
and construct an immense amphitheater
in which to hold inaugural ceremonies
and similar great gatherings Of ma
tional character
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28
The Confederate Museum

TWELFTH AND CLAY STREETS.
Open daily from A. NJ to p. NJ.
25 cents. Free on Saturday,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-05-11
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Meets Tonight to Consider Important
Matters,

There are number of important
matters to come before the Greater Sa.
lem Commercial Club at the first regu-
lar meeting this evening at the city
council chamber.
There will also be a meeting of the
Salem Business Mems League, where
the proposition of Fourth Of July
celebration will come up. Many of
the business men want the day OBJ.
served.
The big Coos Bay development con-
vention May 1924, is interesting many
of our citizens, and quite number are
preparing to 60 over there. Delegates
will be appointed this evening.
The Republican and Democratic state
central committees have declared gen.
eral campaign holiday, and the state
and congressional candidates of both
parties will be at North Bend May 23
24-not on the program, but as evi'
dence Of good faith.
The commercial club viii also be
asked to name some one for president
of the State Development League, and
send delegates to the "Made in Ore
gon" fair at Portland. Let there be a
good attendance this evening at the
city hall.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-05-11
Conference Meets

The conference of the Evangelical
Association was called to order yester.
day by Bishop William Horn, D. D., Of
Cleveland, o., Rev. N. Shipp, of Port
land, who is now in Los Angeles, ten
dered his resignation as presiding elder
of the Portland district, and the con;
ference elected as his successor Rev. II.
d. Hornschuch, of Bellingham, Wash,
and Rev. Ezra MauEer, of this city, for
the Salem district. Rev. R. d. Streffler.
of the Portland Memorial church, was
given his credentials to the Washing.
ton conference. Rev. c. G. Polling, Of
Dallas, and Rev. II. A. Deck, of Salem,
as fraternal delegates, brought the
greetings of the United Evangelical
conference, and expressed their desire
to see the union Of the two branches
of the Evangelical church effected in
the near future.
Rev. C. C. Polling, who is also presi'
dent Of the college at Dallas, spoke OF
the work of the institution. Rev
Samuel Siewert, of the First English
church, of Portland, and weu-known
here, is the secretary of the conference
Tomorrow reports from the various
church societies will be made.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-05-11
pear.

A good house greeted
Pantages' road troupe
artists at the Eugene tA'|
The show was as goOc,
than the two previous 4
and Millville, comeG
made a hit, McClOpd pei
six times in his "hOd
Charley Riley sang Ss''|
Bridge of sighs;" soc
took well, and HAIRY N
an act entitled "N0O'|
Father" that kept the y
ig. He will put on I
night, "The Baby EieI|
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-05-11
May Build Ho

Under the will Of |
Ware, the property w
pied by the late wn|
husband, who died |
placed in trust, for ss||
of the NJ E. church. ~
lars realized from the :
erty is to be used 70 Y
mebt for her late hu'0'|
msinder, after Pr0'',|
made for the keeping y
monument in good cong
turned over to the "1
ance Union for the ei~]]
Of a temperance h'.pl]
said hospital is not 's,1| u
wears after the dean \
B. Ware, the process II
remain in the hsnds v
church. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-05-11
Local Option.

In accordance with the local option
act seven precincts in this county will
decide the question of saloons or no ga
looms. Two petitions have been filed
with the county. clerk asking that the
question be submitted to the voters,
one from Horeb precinct, and another
including Sidney, Jefferson, stayton.
Mehama, Marion and Breitenbush.