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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04
Couflrmed By the Senate.

The Senate in executive session con-
frmed 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

In the Wisconsin zinc fields there are
10 magnetic separation plants in opera
ton 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. Mollard, 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
radish into 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
Ferretlug Out Criminal Charges From the
Evidence Submitted to the Armstrong Com
mittee-Boih Houses Of the Legislature
Have Now Passed the Bill

New York, (Spccial) District At
torncy Jerome made new move in the
insurance situation. He applied in per-
son to Justice Downing 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 tile disclosures
made by the Armstrong Committee.
What Judge will be sitting in Part
of General Sessions during MayT
asked Justice Dowing 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 a decision later, Nr.
Jerome said that he made the applica-
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 Bowling asked if 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,
il is understood, TO the fact that Matthew
c. Fleming, who assisted Charles +.
Hughes in the Armstrong Committees
investigation, has returned from a va
cation and is about ready to go on as
the District Attorneys aid.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-04-04

Albany, N. Y, (SpeciaD The AS
sembly passed unanimously the bill of
the Armstrong insurance investigating
comittee, which postpones until Novem-
Der IS the annual elections of directors
and trustees OF the New York Life, Mutual
and New York Mutual Reserve of New
York and Security Mutual of Binghamtou,
and terminates on that date the tenure of
Office of all present directors and trustees
and prescribes that at the election of
their successors no proxy shall be valid
if executed prior to September IS.
The bill, which passed the Senate by a
unanimous vote, in the Assembly was sub
stituted for the identical Assembly meas
ure on the order of third reading. By
this means it gained a place on the AS
sembly calendar. The bill now goes to
the Governor in time for him to make
a law in time TO postpone the election Of
the New York Life, which otherwise
would be held April 9. No doubt of his
prompt approval is entertained.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
NJ GENERAL STRIKE
 ON RAILROADS IN EAST
THE SITUATION CONSIDERABLY CLEARLD UP AT COAFER-
 ENCEs YESTERDAK.

New York, New Haven and Hartford
 and the New York Central Come to
 Apreement With Committees Repre-
 seutinp Firemen of the Two Roads
 Erie Road Settles Differences With
 lis Engineers--Other Matters Still to
 he Adjusted by Various Lines.
 New York, Nov. 13.-There no longer appears to be any danger of a strike of railroad employees in the east, as the situation with reference to the demand of the members of certain organizations was considerably cleared to-day. The New York, New Haven and Hartford and the New York Central railroads came to an agreement with committees representing the firemen of the two roads, after defining the status of the men on the new electric locomotives, and the adjustment committee of the Erie locomotive engineers announced late to-day that it had come to an agreement with the officials of that sys- tenn. The firemen's committee will con- fer further with the New York Central and the New York, New Haven and Hartford officials concerning the ques- tions of increased wages and shorter hours.
 At the conclusion of the first session of the engineers adjustment committee with Assistant General Manager Stone at the offices of the Erie railroad to- day it was announced that a settlement had been reached with the engineers on mileage instead of per diem basis. As there are eighteen divisions in the system and about 300 different rates to be adjusted, the committees sessions with Assistant General Manager Stone | will be prolonged and the work is ex- pected to occupy at least month. | It was stated at the offices of the Erie system late to-day that there will be no trouble in reaching an agreement with the firemen at the proper time, as President Underwood's $ letter to Chief | Hannahan was not a refusal to grant concessions to the dissatisfied men, but simply a request to hold off until set dement's could be made with yardmen switchmen, brakemen and other em- 1 ployes of the company. It was said l that when these adjustments shall have been made the demands of the fremer will be taken up, and those considered reasonable will be granted.
 Warren s. Stone, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers left for his home in Cleveland to-day He said before leaving that he had stayed over through the day merely tc act in an advisory capacity.
 John J. Hannahan, grand master oi the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire. men, declined to make a statement saying that there had been enough said He made no reply when asked if the firemen were satisfied with the settle.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
KING HAAKON HONORED.
Invested With Order of the Carter
 Brilliant Affair.

London, Nov 1S.-King Edward has invested King Haakon of Norway with the Order of the Garter, at a special chapter held in the throne room of windsor castle to-day. The investiture was attended with great pomp and cer- emony. Although knights of the order are elected from time to time as vacan- cies occur, there has not been an inves- titure like the one of to-day since 1855, when Queen Victoria conferred the honor upon Napoleon III and Victor Emmanuel, the king of Sardinia. King Edward Is the only surviving member member of the royal house of Great Britain who participated in that his toric rite. Queen Alexandra, as "the lady of the order" whose predecessor lived two centuries ago, was present tonight. The brilliant colors of the gorgeous robes of the knights and knight commanders of the order as well as the richness of the decorations of the historic chamber where the investi- ture took place, made tn escene one of the most brilliant and impressive of the present reign. The ceremony was fol- lowed by a state banquet,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
No CONhIRMAIION.
Report That Japanese Destroyer Has
 Sunk Russian Cruisers.

Washington, Nov. 13.-No confirna- ton of the Victoria report that two Russian converted cruisers had been sunk by a Japanese destroyer in the neighborhood of the Seal Islands can be had at the state department or the Russian and Japanese embassies here. Unofficial reports are to the effect that there has been much friction between the Russian guards patrolling the seal rookeries in the neighborhood of Cop per Islands and Japanese seal poachers similar to the friction which has arisen in the case of our own seal islands, and the officials would not be surprised if bloodshed resulted off Copper Islands, as in the case of the Pribiloff Islands. One report was that the crew of Jap anese sealing vessel had attacked the Russian shore patrol, firing repeatedly at the blockhouse in which the latter sought refuge. In return the Russian cruisers have captured several Japan csc sealing vessels, and hard feeling has resulted, because the Japanese claim that they were unlawfully seized out side of the three-mile limit, and the fishermen have called upon their own government for protection.
 So the situation is regarded here as one that might readily become critical in case a Japanese warship should fall in with Russian cruiser carrying off prize of this kind.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
HOLD-UPs IN PIYYSBURG.
POLICE MUM BUT CASES COME
 TO LIGHT EACH DAY.

Arrests Being Made All Over the City,
 Police Rounding Up All Suspicious
 Characters and Any One Without Ap-
 parent Occupation--Confd They
 Have the Slayer of Young Harry
 Smith.
 Pittsburg, Nov 13--Hold-ups on the streets of this city continue to come to light with each succeeding day. and while the police refuse to make them public, number find their way to the ears of the people. At 6 o'clock this morning, E. H. McIMurray, a restaur- ant keeper, was aceosted by two men, a negro and a white man on Cliff street, overlooking the Pennsylvania railroad tracks, McMurray had been held up the morning previous and had armed himself, and when he drew his pistol, the men fled, dropping club. The po- lice later arrested two men as suspects, but they were allowed to go after be- ing examined McMurray was unable to identify the men positively.
 At o'clock this morning the dwell ing of Mrs Sarah Bassett, colored woman, on Second avenue, was enter ed by burglar. Mrs Bassett fired a shot at the man, as he escaped over a side fence, but the man got away.
 Miss Mary McCauley, who had been visiting in the East End, was attack ed and strangled at Center and High land avenues at o'clock this morn ing. She managed to scream for help, and soon several policemen in plain clothes were chasing after the assail- ant. He escaped.
 Arrests are being made all over the city The police are rounding up all suspicious characters, or any one with out any apparent occupation. These are taken to the various police stations, and "sweated," and while some are held others are let go with a warning.
 The police tonight express conf- dence in having under arrest the slay- CT of Harry F. Smith, who was killed in his home by a burglar. Charles Buccini, the Italian arrested last night with wounded hand, had the bullet extracted to-day. It is of .32 caliber the size of the bullet fired from Smiths gun in the fight withthe burglar. Buc- cini has also been identified by a fam. fly of three who claimed they saw hin in the neighborhood of the Smith home
 The rewards for the arrests of the slayers of Smith or James E. MeAIil. len who was murdered a week ago have been augmented by one of 5000 authorized by the city. This actior was taken by the finance committee ot the council, following the action of tht council last night in providing for 2Ot more police.
 As a result of the numerous crimes { wholesale shakeup in the police depart ment was made to-day, almost every official above the rank of patrolmar being transferred
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
STILL DISCUSSING
 EMERGENCY CURRENCY
FORMULATION OF PRINCIPLES ASTHE BASIS OF LEGIS-
 LAYTON

views expressed by Committees ei
 American Banking Association and
 New York Chamber of Commerca No.
 Altogether Harmonious--Disposi sition
 However, to Reach Common Ground
 on Which United Appeal Can bt Made to Congress.
 Washington, Nov. 13.-For more than live hours to-day the currency commit tees of the American Banking associ- ation and the New York Chamber of Commerce discussed the Formulation of principles which are to be the basis of the legislation for the issue of ener- gency currency in times of financial stringency. These principles" will be recommended to congress for enactment into law at the coming session. AL though the views expressed were not by any means harmonious at all times. sonic of the members say the discussion showed an evident disposition to reach common ground upon which a united appeal can be made to congress for the legislation desired. Substantial progress was made In the work of the committees, and when adjournment was taken most of the 'principles' which are to govern the plans to be submit ted by the bankers had been deternin- ed on.
 The discussion developed sentiment in favor of currency to be issued on the general credit of 8 bank desiring to emit emergency currency during peril ods of financial stress, as done in the case of various European countries. The alternative of this proposition that of segregating the assets of the bank as special security for these is- sues-was voted down. The tax on these general credit issues, 1t is pro- posed, shall form a guarantee fund to be placed in the treasury and to be used to meet the liabilities of any bank which fails.
 | The question of what tax to place on the general credit issues was referred to subcommittee consisting of three members-James B. Forgan, of the First National bank of Chicago; Sol Wexler of the Whitney Central Ma tional bank of New Orleans, and Frank A. Vanderlip, of the City National bank of New York. To this sub committee also was left the settlement of various correlated questions incidental to the general one of taxation of the credit issues.
 The opinion of the majority of the I bankers, as expressed to-day, was that these credit notes are not to have any preference over any of the other obli- gations of the bank issuing them, but are simply to be a lien, as in the case of all other bank-note issues. The scheme also contemplates the daily re- demption of these issues through the instrumentality of the clearing houses in the cities in which the banks issuing them may be located.
 Comptroller of the Currency Ridgeley was present during a portion of the day and furnished the committees with data for use in the consideration of various questions.
 Tonight members of both committees were guests at dinner given in their honor by Frank A. Vanderlip, of the New York Chamber of Commerce com- mittee. Assistant Secretary Keep, of the treasury department, and Chairman Fowler, of the house committee on cur- rency, also were present.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
JURY COMPLEI ED.
of Testimony in Gillette Case
 Will Begin Tomorrow.

Herkimer, N. Y, Nov. 13.-The work of choosing a jury to try Chester F.. Gillette on the charge of murdering Grace Brown progressed slowly to-day. At 6 o'clock tonight, when adjourn ment for the day was taken, there were twleve men in the jury box.
 Nettie Benedict, the Cortland girl, who is expected to be the chief witness for the defense, will probably arrive here tomorrow. With her will come several of Gillette's relatives.
 Attorney Thomas of counsel for Gil- lette, yesterday requested that the de- fense be allowed to subpoena witnesses at the county's expense, and although the court granted the motion, the names of these witnesses have not been handed to the sheriff It probably will be Thursday before the taking of tes- timony begins.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
Ccontinued on Second Page.)
AAOlHGK BAD BREAK.
More Trouble at the New Milford
 Power Company's Plant.

More Trouble at the New Milford
 Power COmpany's Plant.
 New Milford, Nov. 11.-A slight break in the cement underneath the Hume leading to the New Milford Power com pany's big electric plant caused a shut down of the plant early to-day and 1t is possible that the power house will be shut down for at least two days, the result being that New Britain, Wa terbury, Southington and other places depending upon the company for light and power cannot be supplied until the break is repaired. The break is on the hill directly above the power com- pany's plant and unless patched soon might open and allow a great body of water from the forbay there to rush down on the power house. It was dis covered in time, however, and no seri- .ous result is expected although the cities and towns depending upon the power company will be just as badly off as they were after the break in the canal at Bulls Bridge six weeks ago which also necessttated a closing down of the plant.
 A gang of thirty men have been at work on the break all day, and to- night it was stated that it would prob ably take at least three or four days to complete repairs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
PENM K. R's M1GE INCREASE
Directors of Affiliated Lines Authorize
 Advance.

Philadelphia, Nov. 13-Carrying out the action taken by the board of direc- tors of the Pennsylvania Railroad com pany, the directors of the Northern Central railroad, the West Jersey and Seashore railroad and the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington railroad, which companies are controlled by the Pennsylvania, to-day authorized an in crease of 10 per cent. in the wages of all permanent employees receiving less than $200 a month.
 On the Northern Central 6,924 men out of 7,15O employees are affected. The increase for the year will be $443,4S6
 On the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington 9,611 are affected, and the increase for the year will be $615,264.
 In the case of the West Jersey and Seashore railroad 3,SS2 men will receive the increase. The increase amounts to $215,92S a year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
TBEFTS FROM SMITH ROOMS
MYSTERY OF MISSING VALU-
 ABLES CLEARED UP.

Two Little Girls Arrested-Ransacked
 Bureaus of Young Women Students
 When They Carried Clothing Washed
 by Their Mothers to the DomitOry
 Rooms--Court Makes Disposition of
 the Cases.
 Northampton, Mass, Nov, 1s.-Mys- terious thefts of money, watches and jeWelry from the rooms of the students at Smith college, which have been fre- quent during the last two months, were explained to-day, when two little girls confessed in the juvenile court that they had stolen the valuables. Mary Whalen twelve years old, and Annie Sinshade, thirteen, the girls brought in to court, gained access to the students rooms by taking to the dormitories clothing which their mothers had wash ed for the students. Whenever they found no oae in a room they ransacked the bureau and table drawers, and took everything of value they could easily carry away.
 The court to-day ordered one of the girls placed on probation in charge of Probation Officer Harris, and the other given into the care of the State Board of Charities.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
JO LOATLnUh LEAGUE.
Means for Furtherance of PrincipIes
 Advocated by Hearst.

New York, Nov. 1S.-At a meeting tonight of the executive committee of the Independence league resolutions were adopted congratulating William R. Hearst upon the result achieved in the recent election in New York state and pledging the continuance of the h. dependence league as a means for the furtherance of the principles advocated by MT. Hearst.
 The resolutions declare that steps be taken at once for careful reorganiza- ton of the Independence league throughout the state so that there may be a permanent body for the dissemina- ton of the doctrines of MT Hearst, and so that at the next election the plain people may have further opportunity to voice their independent sentiment and elect to office competent men of integ- rity."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
Shipping News.

New York, Nov. 13.-Sailed Steamers Bremen, Bremen; Sicilian Prince, Ma pies and Palermo; Petersburg, Rotter- dam and Ltbau.
 Queenstown Nov. 13.-Steamer Oce- anic, New York for Queenstown and Liverpool 15O miles west at 10.S5 a. m. to-day Will probably reach Queens town p. m.
 Gibraltar, Nov. 12.-Arrived: Steam CT Cretic, New York for Naples (and proceeded).
 Copenhagen, Nov. 13-1 a. m.-Ar- rived: Steamer c. F. Tietgen, New York via Christiania.
 Scilly Nov. 13.-6:25 D. m.-Passed: Steamer Graf Waldersee. New York for Plymouth, Cherbourg and Hamburg.
 Naples, Nov. 6.-sailed: Steamer Italia, New York
 Marseilles, Nov. 11.-Sailed: Steamer Citta di Palermo (from Genoal New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
AN JASMINE CAMPAIGN
Oden Accuses Roosevelt of Interfering
 in New York Politics.

New York, Nov. 13.-Former Governor Odell, in the course of an interview at the Fifth Avenue hotel to-day, express ed his opinion of the recent campaign, and the situation in which the election has left the republican party. It was not at all favorable He said that the republican management was the most assinine he ever knew, and that prac- tieally no campaign at all had been made. He asserted that President Roosevelt had interfered in the politics of New York state, with results disas- trous to the republican organization.
 During the campaign it was report ed at republican state headquarters that MT. Odell was deyoting his ener- gies almost entirely to his local ticket. MT. Odelrs friends said that if the re- ports were true it was because Mr. Odell's cooperation and advice in the management of the state campaign were not sought by State Chairman Woodruff. However that may be, MT. Oden, without mentioning MT. Wood ruff by name, scored him roundly to- day,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
CASTR0's DEATH AFFECTED.
Illness of the Venezuelan President
 Nearing Crisis.

Willemstad, Island of Curacao, Nov. 1S.-The latest advices received here from Caracas confirm previous reports to the effect that President Castro's ill., ness is approaching climax, and that his physicians believe 1t is impossible for him to recover.
 The Venezuela rebel leader Montilla is again in arms, has twice defeated government troops and has threatened to pillage the town of Barquisimeto.
 Serious disturbances, it is asserted, are feared in case of Castros death.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
HALF MILLION IN THIRTY DAYS
Record Raising of Funds for Y. M. C.
 A. in Baltimore.

Baltimore, Nov. 13.-A whirlwind campaign having for it's object the rai's- ing in thirty days of a $5OO,OoO fund for a new Y. M. c. A. building in this city, closed tonight and when the final re- ports from all the committees were handedin it was found that the amount of the subscriptions was $511, ATT. This is said to eclipse all previous records, both as to the amount realized and the rapidity with which the work was done. The subscriptions were secured by three principal committees, divided in to numerous smaller ones.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-11-14
CONDUCTOR BOUND OYER,
Hartford Man Waived Examination in
 Court Yesterday.

Hartford, Nov. 13-David A. Blake a conductor, charged with embezzle- ment of fares from the Consolidated Railway company on complaint of Gen. eral Manager Punderford, waived ex- animation in the police court to-day and was bound over to the superior court under bond of $1,OO0. Blake is charged with several separate counts.
 At the local street railway office the names of three conductors were posted this morning as having been discharg- ed for failure to register fares.