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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
Foreign

Baron d EStOurnelles de Constant
has announced his intention of urg-
ing the French Senate to make an
appropriation for the encouragement
OF aviation in France.
Holders of Congo rentes in Bel
glum and France are uneasy over the
refusal of the Belgian Chamber of
Deputies to shoulder the Congo debt
Russian revolutionists murdered a
whole Jewish family whom they ac-
cused of furnishing information to
the government.
The bride of Professor Splitter, Of
Sternberg, while on their honeymoon,
threw herself from tower 1900
feet high.
The Turkish government will en-
gage the services of a British adviser
for the reorganization of the Turkish
Navy.
Crown Prince Frederick william of
Germany made his first balloon ascen-
sion at Berlin and greatly enjoyed It,
The Mexican government has de-
clded TO spend millions on port works
on the Pacific Coast side of the Re-
public.
The British royal commission that
investigated the institutions for the
II
ted States reports that they are bet
ter managed than similar asylums
in England.
The initiative In Withdrawing the
foreign officers Who have been in
command of the Turkish gendarm-
erie in Macedonia has been taken by
Austria.
The Netherlands government has
GUf In, d.. Ito g.
ratification OF the treaty of arbitra-
tion between the United States and
Holland
The difficulties between Persia
and Turkey are about to be settled
and all Turkish troops are to be
Withdrawn from positions incon-
testably Persian.
A plot of lawless foreigners to
destroy the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way shops at Winnipeg was discov-
cred and frustrated by strikers.
Sir Alan Johnstone. British min
lister to Denmark, will succeed Sir
Henry Howard as British minister
to the Netherlands.
In the vote in the Belgian Chamber
OF Deputies on annexation Of the
Congo all the Socialists and 40 Radi.
cals opposed annexation.
After an eight-day session Charles
l.. Knapp was renominated for Con.
gress by the Republican convention
OF the Twenty-eighth New York dis
trict
John Pedman Reid. a rich Ameri-
can, committed suicide in Bourne-
mouth, England.
Another Japanese sealing cruiser
was seized by Russians on the charge
of raidlng at the Copper Island seal
rookeries.
Nearly half million Russian EN-
igrants passed into Siberia during the
first seven months OF this year
In dread of a revolt the President
OF Guatemala Is trying to maintain
an army Of 1000 men.
The Belgian Chamber OF Deputies
adopted the Congo Annexation treaty
by a vote Of S3 to SIS.
The Fifteenth international Con
gress of orientalists concluded III
session In Copenhagen.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
JAMES 5. SHERMAN
ACCEPTS vICE-pRES|DENCY|
Ceremonies Attending the Official
Notification.
POINTS IN sHERMAN's
SPEECH.

indorse every statement made
by Mr.. Taft in his address of ac-
ceptance when notified of his
nomination as the Republican
candidate for president.
am sufficiently practical TO
value the utility of q fact higher
than the beauty of a theory. and
l am a protectionist because ex-'
perience has demonstrated that
the application of that principle
mas lifted us as a nation to
plane of prosperity above that
occupied by any other people.
| especially commend that
plank of our platform which
promises an early revision of
tariff schedules.
What the laborer desires is the
opportunity at all times to ex-
change his brain and Drawn for
good pay In good money. A pro-
tective tariff and the gold stand
ard give the lahorer that oppor-
tunity.
believe in the maintenance of
such an army the upbuilding of
such q navy as will be the guar
antee of the protection of Ameri-
can citizens and American Inter-
ests everywhere, and an omen of
peace.
Our platform, as It should do,
pledges adherence to the policies
of President Roosevelt, and prom
ises to continue the work inau-
gurated during his administra-
tion.
Surely the people shall rule,
surely the people have ruled.
surely the people do rule No
party rules. The party commits
stoned by the people is simply
the instrument to execute the
peoples will.
Shame on the party which
shame on the candidate who
insults the American people by
suggestion or declaration that a
majority of its electorate Is venal.
The overshadowing issued of
the campaign is: Shall the ad-
ministration of President Roose-
welt be approved?
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
Platform conapscs.

Dcs Moines. Iowa Especially y
While Mr.. Bryan was speaking In the
ball park hore the temporary plat
form on which were seated several
hundred people, collapsed Nobody
was hurt and there was no panic,
but MIR. Bryan was interrupted for
Ave minutes while arrangements
were made for him to continue
speaking from the grandstand. where
he finished his address
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
Son KilIs Father.

Raleigh, N. c. Especially Logan
Jones. OF Tarboro. infiamed by drink
declared he would wipe out his fam
lily and, upon attempting to mako
good the threat, was shot and killed
by his 15-year-old soR He was also
hit with an ak by another child.
Coroner Bass, at the inquest. held the
boy who fred the shot and he was
taken TO jail.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
A Duke Sails An Airsnip.

Berlin (By Cable) The Duke OF
sachsen- Aitenburg was at the helm
of the Parseyal airship during half
an hour of most intricate maneuyer-
ing. He also undertook short trip
against the wind and attained a
speed OF more than 29 miles an hour.
The Duke. who is president of the
Aero Club, on landing expressed as
tonishment at the wonderful ease
with which the craft was steered and
the balloons rapid response to the
movements OF the rudder.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
HIS PLATFORM is UNIQUE.
Scuddy Richardson Aspires To BE
Governor of Texas.

Houston. Tex. Especially Texas
has new candidate for governor,
who aspires to highest Office in the
state without regard to party affilia-
tion. Scuddy Richardson. who has
served as a reporter on many South
ern papers has issued formal an
nouncement of his candidacy for
chief executive in an altogether
unique platform.
with the help of God intend
to be governor" says Mr.. Richardson,
in his announcement.
81 enter the race seemingly handi-
capped, cut off from the great parties
that have ruled the land; but | shall
win, as God Is with me and ! stand
for what is right"
Mr.. Richardson opposes prohibi-
ton
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
EMPEROR GIVES s24, 900.
Now Carnegie's Gift To Koch Foun.
dation Becomes Available.

Berlin (By Cable) The Emperor
has given $4,000 to the Robert
Koch Foundation for resisting the
spread of tuberculosis.
The donation by the Emperor com.
pletes the 100000 that Andrew Car
negie stipulated should be subscribed
before his gift of a like amount
made last winter, should become
become available. The sum of &c.,
600 was raised shortly after Mr.. Car.
negie made his announcement, but
there the subscription stopped until
the Emperor decided to make up the
balance
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH
Domestic

county clerk s court IN New OTki
announcing that a decision and in
terlocutory judgment of annulment
of marriage had been granted TO
Helen Maloney and Arthur II. Os-
borne.
The life-savers at Ludington, Mich.
rescued the two men composing the
crew OF the schooner Jesse Martin,
which was drifting waterlogged six
miles of that port.
Attorney General Bonaparte and
his associates filed a bill in the
United States Court of Appeals In
Chicago asking for rehearlng 10
the Standard Oil case.
John P. Reid, who committed sui
eide in London, was a fugitive from
justice in Columbus, o., having been
indicted for assaulting hts own
daughter.
Joseph Maloney, who once owned
stock in New England and Washing
ton trolley lines became exhausted
from starvation in New York police
station.
John Snyder was burned to death
in a fire which destroyed Owleyout
Lodge, a summer hotel, near Platts-
burg N. Y.
Jewett e. Warren, OF Rock Island,
H., disappeared on the eve of his
marriage to Blanche e. Eldridge,
taking with him $4,000 and the
fancee's jewelry.
The certificate of naturalization
Issued to Isaac Mansour has been
set aside, thus ending the differences
between the United States and Hayti.
The conferences held at Clifton,
Mass, relative to the Christian edu-
cation of negroes is expected to re-
suit in great good for the colored
people.
A man threw red pepper in the
eyes of a woman In a New York
jewelry store and ran out with a
handful of rings, but failed to
escape.
The board of directors of the
Pennsylvania Railroad denies that
there Is any dissension between the
directors and President McCrea.
Six children were killed and two
seriously burned in a fire that de-
stroyed the home of f. w. Schultz,
near Colfax, Wash.
Mrs. John l.. Gardner is reported
as having acknowledged in Boston
that the art goods contiscated at Chi
cago are hers.
Two daughters of Jacob Belhn,
of Kenosba, Wis, have been kid
mapped and are presumably being
held for ransom.
Ten indictments were returned by
the special grand jury at Spring
field, Ill, against two participants
in the race riots.
The National Editorial Associa-
tlon, meeting at st. Paul, elected Of
ficers and chose Seattle as the next
meeting place.
Seven cruisers Of the Pacific feet
will leave San Francisco Monday for
a two-month cruise in the South
Seas.
The Indians of Salton Basin res
ervation. California, are destitute,
owing to the inroads of the Inland
Sea.
NJ. ]. Carpenter has been named
receiver for the Southern Indiana
Railroad, one of the John r. Walsh
roads.
A baby crying frightened thieves
away from the home of Mrs. Fred
erick w. Woerz, at Greenwich, CT.
Mrs. Sophia Dunlop, of st. Louis.
was attacked by burglars, knocked
down and stabbed in the temple.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

Cincinnati, Ohio Especially. - The
national convention of the Order OF
Buffaloes, which has been In ges-
sion here. selected New Orleans as
the place OF meeting In 1909, and
elected these officers: Grand bison,
r. M. David, New Orleans; vice grand
bison. DR.. Louis Grear. Cincinnati; !;
grand chaplain, Capt. J. b. Wilson
Fort Wayne. Ind; grand scribe, H.
o. Deplaier. New Orleans; grand
treasurer. Philip Johnson. New Or
leans; grand guide, Frank Leininger.
Cincinnati; inner picket, #. A. Hebel
New Orleans; grand outer picket
John Wlngram. New Orleans.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

MarseIlles (By CabIe) "A savage
exhibition was Witnessed on private
estate near here. A tiger and u bull
were placed In stout cage and goad-
ed 10 combat by the spectators. The
bull wounded the tiger in the first
encounter, but at this point the po-
lice made descent upon the crowd
and broke up the spectacle.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
The Czarina Deprcssed.

st. Petersburg (By Cable) The
health of the Empress is again arous-
ing anxiety at the Russian court.
She appeared to be greatly benefit
ted by the cruise In the Finnish
Archipelago, but since her return
there has been a recurrence Of hys-
terra, general weakness preventing
her from walking and sometimes
even from standing. 1t is said also
that she ls mentally depressed. The
Empress was unable to attend the
dinner and reception given ia honor
of Francis Joseph's birthday.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
A BRIDES TERRIBLE LEAP.
Drops To Death 1900 Feet From
Bismarck Tower.

Heringsdorf, Prussia (By Cable) -
The bride of a week of Prof. Rud-
dolph Splitter, of Sternberg, Mecklen-
berg-Schwerln, today threw herself
from the top of the Bismarck Tower
here falling 200 feet to the bottom
of the cliffs upon which the tower
is built. The couple came here on
their honeymoon.
The woman left a note addressed
to her husband asking his forgive
ness, and requesting that he marry
another woman with whom he could
be more happy Prior to their mar
riage the pair had been engaged for
ten years.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
just AS Clear AS Water.

Athol, Mass. Especially .-Athol re-
sidents have long wanted to know
the cause of the ill-smelling, dis
agreeably tasting water in the town
mains. They found out when the
State Board of Health explained sue
oinctly and incontroyertibly as fol-
lows: "Aphanizomenon, one OF the
cyanophyceae, imparts odor and
taste, but harmless. To restore nor
NAL conditions, get rid of them"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
ROYAL ALLOWANCES.

The Congo's revenues are
charged with annual allowances
as follows:
$4,000 to Prince Albert,
brother of King Leopold.
$4,000 to Princess Clemen-
tine, the Kings third daughter.
$10,000,000 in fifteen annual
instalments to King Leopold for
schools and hospitals and scien-
tific work in Africa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
TO END LEOpOLO'S
RULE IN THE CONGO
Belgian Deputies Adopt the Annsxa'
ton Treaty.
REFORMS ARE NOW ASSURED.
Action of Belgian Chamber Of Dep
uties Nearly Causes a Collapse Of
the Cabinet Contradiction Between
the Treaty and Colonial Bill as
Voted.
WHAT IT MEANS.

The end OF atrocities and mall
administrator In the Congo.
The abolition of forced labor.
King Leopold agrees to aban-
don the crown domain to Bel
GUM.
Belgium assumes all the Con-
go obligations amounting to $21,-
100000, hut continues the Kings
interest in the revenues.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
Auto Runs Down wcaIthy Nam.

San Jose. Cal. Especially .--Isaac
A. Upham. retired wholesale
merchant of San Francisco. formerly
of the firm of Payott. upham & Co.,
while riding a bicycle. was killed
by an automobile driven s. d. Hun
kins, president OF the Garden City
Bank
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
MAYOR is ATTACKED.
Insane Man Tries To Kill Hobokcn
Executive.


New York Especially Attacked In
his office by an insane man armed
with a knife, Mayor Steil, of Hobo
KEN had a narrow escape from death
and was saved only by the arrival
of a detective. William Carmody,
who was released from an insane
asylum a few days ago, entered the
office when the Mayor was alone and
demanded pay for his time spent in
the asylum. The Mayor endeavored
to temporize with him, but Carmody
whipped out knife and started for
him. The Mayor jumped behind his
desk with the madman In pursuit
just as a detective entered the room.
After a desperate struggle the Mayor
and detective disarmed and arrested
Carmody.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27
Train 1873 Wreck Hurts 1s.

Fort Smith, sArk. Especially. =
Thirteen passengers on passenger
train No. 13 on the ST. Louis, Iron
Mountain and Southern Railway are
reported to have been injured in
wreck near Little Rock.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

A large decrease In the mailing
OF illustrated postcards is noted In
Italy; II Is probably due TO the In
creased postal tariff on them
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-08-27

A man can always get excited over
politics unless he understands what
II Il about.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

When the Stomach, Heart, or KID
uey nerves get weak, then these or
gans always fail. Don't drug the
stomach, nor stimulate the Heart or
kidneys, This is simply makeshill.
Get prescription known to drug gists
every where as DR.. Shoop's Restorative.
The Restorative is prepared expressly
for these weak inside nerves. Strength.
en- these nerves, build them up with
Or. Shoop's Observation-Disclosures OF
liquid-and see how quickly help will
come. Free sample test sent on re
quest 10y DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis
Your health is surely worth this sim
pie test. Sold by all dealers.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31
POla nd-China Sale.

February II is the date of the
big Poland-China bred SOW sale
bv Wittrock, Wyatt & Rieschick
at the Chapman feed yards, and
as in all past sales by these gen.
tleme is sure to be a success, as
they breed nothing but the best.
They never lose an opportunity
to build up their herds with the
best to be obtained, which fact is
known to all breeders in this vi
cinity, and draws crowds from all
parts. Remem ber the date, and
if you want to improve your
herds take advantage of this sale.
A Rings Dyspepsia Tablet after
each me lover comes indigestion, dys-
pepsia aud other stomach ills. Two
days tri Al free. Ask our dealer. Sold
by A. G. Wanner,druggist.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31
Engineering.

Land, mine and drainage sur
veys, estimates, reports by West
ern Engineering Co., mapping.
draughting, designs of steel,
masonry and re enforced concrete,
blue, brown and black printing,
Ora wings of patent models made.
80. U. S. Natl. Bank Building,
Omaha, Neb. at.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31
DurOC Jersey Hog Sale

At Chapman's Sale Pavilion,
Falls City, Neb., on Thursday,
Feb. 6, 1908, at l o'clock, 30
head of Duroc.Jersey bred sows,
unexcelled for size, quality and
breeding.
Come early and hear Il. S. Nc
Kelvie speak on pork production
at the Institute at 1880 O'Clock
a. m. as he speaks at this hour
instead of 2:3O as given in the
Institute program.
~ w WJTTROCK
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31
Registered PercherOn Stations
and Mares For Sale

| expected to have sale of
Registered Percheron Stations
and mares for sale in February,
but owing to the financial dis
turbance, have concluded to sell
the stations at private sale, save
the cost and expense of the sale.
and give the buyer the benfit of
that expense and have put the
prices on them according. | will
give those who wish to buy good
registered Percheron stations, the
chance to buy them right. / will
sell them from $3.50 up to the I'M
ported kind for $1,000, l have no
apology to make fer the quality
and breeding Of these horses
They have the very best of breed
ing and will develop into good
horses, all are Young coming 3
years old this spring. They are
out of imported horses Of the
most noted breeding. Come and
see them or write if you are in
the market for something good
at right prices. will also sell
several good registered mares.
This is your opportunity Mr..
Horseman, for they will be sold
at right prices. DE, REBER,
Morrill,, Kansas.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31
f.. w. WITTROCK. .

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough grows in favor daily with young
and old. Mothers should keep 1t on
hand for children. 1t Is prompt relief
to Group. 1t is gently laxative, driv-
ing the poison and phlegm from the
system. 1t is a simple remedy that
gives immediate relief, guaranteed.
Sold by A. G. Wanner, druggist.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31
ShOrth0rn Bull For Sale

Royal Alpine, the richly bred
Shorthorn bull owned by w. +.
Rieschick, will be offered for sale
at the Wittrock- WY att Rieschick
Poland China hog sale at the
Chapman feed yards in this city
Wednesday, Feb. II.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

Trial Catarrh treatments are being
mailed out free, on request, by DR..
Shoop, Racine. Wis. These tests are
proving to the people with out a
penny's cost--the great value OF this
scientific prescription known to drug
gists everywhere as DR.. Shoop's
Catarrh Remedy. Sold by all dealers.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31
What Everybody Wants

Every body desires good health, which
is impossible unless the kidneys are
healthy. Foley's kidney Remedy cor
reefs irregularities and cures all forms
OF kidney or bladder disorders Take
Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and
prevent Bright's disease and diabetes.
Kerr's Pharmacy.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

The people of Falls City are
especially invited to attend the
meetings of the Institute either
day or night sessions We extend
a hearty welcome and will try to
entertain you.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

Having sold my farm I will sell
at public sale Feb. 4, 1908, at the
farm | Il miles northwest of Falls
City all my cattle, horses, hogs,
grain, hay and farm implements.
O9-2t Mrs, A. G. KEIM.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

When! Feb. 4. What. A lee
ture, Mormon Pledge making
and Pledge Breaking. Where!
AT the Presbyterian church, Falls
City. Don't miss it! Particulars
next week.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

George Cleveland went to
Nebraska City, Sunday, for the
sole purpose of getting acqualnt
ed with his new neice which
made its appearance at the home
of Fred Cleveland last week.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

The most delicious candy made
is the vanilla and strawberry nut
nougat made at the Candy Kit
chen. and 15c buys a full pound
of it Saturday, Feb. 1st. A
chance for you.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

J. L. Redwood spent Sunday
afternoon with his friend, Lieu
tenant Robt. Grinstedd, who will
soon leave with his company for
three years service in the Philip
pines.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

Rev. J. n. Gettys, A. M, of
University Place, will spend Sun
day with his old time friend, the
pastor of the First Methodist
church, and will preach for him.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

Miss. Marie Emerson of Daw-
son is in the city taking treat
ment from DR.. Burchard for an
injured foot. She is staying at
the home of VIM. Cade and wife.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

The monthly union prayer
meeting of the churches will be
held in the German Evangelical
church next Wednesday evening,
Feb. 5th. Rev. Dunkle berger
will lead. All are invited.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

w. L. White left Monday to
again resume his duties on the
road. This will be Mr.. Whites
last trip for the present and he
will return soon and get ready
for his usual big run of work.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

w. H. While chaperoned a
crowd of Young people on a
skating expedition Saturday af-
ternoon. They report a very
pleasant time, and feel greatly
indebted to Mr.. White for his
kindness.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

Will Cunningham and wife of
Rulo were among the many out
of town people at the Gehling
Wednesday evening.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

Rex Oliver, his satanic majesty
of this office, was unable to attend
to his duties here Saturday on
account Of illness, but was on
hand again Monday morning.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31
Notice

I have my flour and feed, wood
and coal business and residence
for sale. 2tf q. p. HEcK.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

Mrs. John Martin of Lincoln,
is a guest at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Gia-
mini.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

DR.. C. l. Kerr came up from
Kansas City, Wednesday just for
a short visit with the members of
the Little Dolly Dimple's" Co.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank all those
who so kindly assisted us during
the illness aud at the death of our
neice, Miss Emma Brecht.
J. r. MACK AND FAMILY.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

V. G.. Lyford, onc Of the most
enterprising merchants TO be
found anywhere, knows the value
of printers ink and tells his
patrons a good story in this issue.
Read every word ofit and profit
thereby.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

We are sorry to learn of the
serious illness of our old towns
man, Joe Coupe, at his home in
Effingham. Kas.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31
Morrill,, Kansas.

The season of sale bills is at
hand and the Tribune wishes to
state that we are prepared to
print sale bills while you wait,
and do as good work and at as
low figures as you can get any
place. TIT
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

Have you ever tried the vanilla
or strawberry nut nougat made
at the Candy Kitchen? A whole
pound of this delicacy for only
15c, Saturday, Feb. 1st. You
will be sorry if you miss this
treat.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-01-31

Porter Randolph, one of our
rural mail carriers. reports the
family of Vim. Sebring, out on
Route 3, under quarantine for
diptheria, number of the family
being quite i'll.