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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Ends Her Life.

st. Louis Especially The dead
body of Mrs. Elizabeth Highhll So
years old. fortune-telling medium.
was found in an artificial lake in
Lafayette Park she having commit
ted suicide by drowning during the
night. Mrs. Highfill informed sew
eral of her friends that she had re-
ceived communication from the
spirit world to the effect that she
would die in poverty unless she took
her own life.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Played Poker For Girl.

Columbia, Miss. Especially -Eunice
Spencer is under arrest, charged with
numbering Charles Wesley in his
home here. 1t Is said that Miss Spen-
Ger was the stake In a poker game
in which Wesley and p. F. Coombs
were the players. Each of the play
ers won two games, and in the de-
Gliding game, with one point to
go out, Coombs accused Wesley of
cheating. In the fight which fol-
lowed Wesley had Coombs on the
floor, with a knife at his throat. At
this moment Miss Spencer is said
to have seized rifle and shot Wes-
ley, who died in few moments.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Foreign

First Lord of the British Admiral
ty Lord Tweedmouth refuses either
to confirm or deny the authenticity
of the letters published in a Munich
paper, represented as being the cor
respondence between the Emperor
and himself relative to the British
Navy.
President Castro's official organ
publishes a part of Venezuela's an
swer TO Secretary Roots last note,
saying the Venezuelan government
refuses for the time being to take
under consideration the insinuation
made"
King Frederick, at Copenhagen,
received Chancellor McCracken, of
the New York University, and re-
quested him to tell President Roose-
welt how cordially he appreciated his.
labors in the interest of peace.
Vigorous opposition is already de-
veloping to the bill soon to be intro
duced in the Prussian Diet inereas-
ing the Kaiser's civil list to cover
the increased cost of living and pro-
vide for his growing family.
Natives and foreigners in Seoul,
Korea, are indignant over the action
of the French consul general in post
ing notice opposing the message of
coincidence sent the family of d. w.
Stevens.
An anticlerical demonstration in
Rome. near the Austrian Embassy,
resulted In the troops firing upon the
mob. Two of the rioters we're killed
and three fatally wounded.
oh oh n prfffcb bfnaf
is imminent. Should Sir Henry
Campbell Zimmerman die or resign,
Chancellor of the Exchequer II. II.
Asquith will succeed as premier.
The French Cabinet of Deputies
adopted the Amnesty Bill, which
grants amnesty to those who COM
mitted political offenses in connec-
tion with the winegrowers' revolt.
Alexander Dickson, a carpenter on
the United States collier Aberanda,
was acquitted in San Juan OF the
murder of Chief Officer Walter
Weichert.
The French minister at Port au
Prince sent alarmist dispatches to his
government indicating a fear that
the legation would be attacked.
Chancellor McCracken, of the Uni
NtibAty VI ANtW AOlhI hSliFNlNQ ulh
second lecture at the University OF
Copenhagen.
Lord Roseberry was elected chan
cellor OF Glasgow University to fill
the vacancy caused by the death oi
Lord Kelvin.
President Fallleres' visit to Czai
Nicholas has practically been ar
ranged for the middle of July.
Frau Malvine Won Arnim, only sis
ter Of the late Prince Bismarck, dieC
In Berlin at the age of 81.
Til Yasu, grandson and heir ap
parent of the Emperor Menelik Of
Abyssinla, is dead.
Dowager Queen Margarita OF Italy
received j. Pierpont Morgan.
Prince Nicholas OF Montenegro II
expected to arrive in st. Petersburg
today.
John Redmond, the Irish National
ist leader, speaking OF the adoption
OF his resolution, said that for tn,
first time in history the House o
Commons declared in favor of hom,
rule for Ireland.
The Russian government is dis
turbed by the attitude OF Fred Fisher
American consul at Harbin, becaus
he insists that Chinese sovereignty II
Manchurla Is supreme.
Great Britain's volunteer army ha
ceased 10 exist and territorial arm
takes II place.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Big Order For RalIroad Cars,

Pittsburg, Pa. speciaD.-The
largest order for railroad cars since
last October was placed during the
week, the total orders aggregatins
$500 cars. or these $500 VIII be
built by the Chicago, Milwaukee and
ST. Paul at their own shops. The
Lehigh and New England Railroad
has ordered from the Cambria Steel
Company $50 all-steel gondola cars
and $50 steel under-frame cars from
the American Car and Foundry Com.
pany. A number OF small orders
were booked.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Accident On The MISSOURI

Washington, D. c. Especially -
During target practice Saturday, at
Magdalena Bay, 140 inches OF tho
muzzle of one of the six-inch broad.
side guns of the Missouri blew off
The fracture was a clean one and did
not indicate any flaw in the metal.
Practice was continued and the gun
will be replaced by new one from
the Washington navy yard. No one
was injured. The gun was made al
the Washington Navy Yard in 1902
from forgings furnished by one OF
the armor-producing companies.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Bones Of A Sen sernent.

Chicago Especially The Univer-
sity of Chicago added to its collec-
tions the bones of sea serpent 1t
was found in the bed of Smoky Hills
River, near the western boundary of
Kansas. Scientists say II is the fin
est and most. complete specimen of
its kind in existence. Prof Samuel
w. Willlston, of the paleontology de-
partment, discovered the bones of
the creature last summer. 1t meas
ured 10 feet long and had 1l2 YER
tebrae and four paddle-shaped feet.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Want Commodity Clause suspended

Washington Especially The Sem
ate Committee on Interstate Com
merce authorized a favorable report
on the resolution introduced by Sena-
tor Elkins suspending the operation
of that section Of the Railroad Rate
Law which prohibits railroads after
May l from carrying coal or other
products from collieries or mines
owned by themselves. AS originally
offered by Elkins the resolution sus-
pended this law until May /, 1910.
The committee changed that date to
January /, 1910.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09

Paso Robes, Cal. Especially .--Ad-
miral Evans went for a two-hour
drive with Lieutenant Evans ana
Colonel Torney, Of the Army He
stood the drive well, returning fresh
and gay He can now walk easily
with crutches and is rapidly regain
ing strength The rheumatism has
entirely disappeared. He is much
gratifed by the kindness OF Califor-
MIA people, which is evidenced by
the continual pouring in of flowers
fruit and so forth
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Senator Davis Fined.

Little Rock. Ark. Especially -
United States Senator Jefferson Davis
was fined S25 in police court for dis
turbing the peace. The fine was ad-
ministered for the Senator's action
in getting a pistol and appearing on
The street where he had been at
tackled and beaten a few minutes be-
fore by Thomas Helm, deputy prose
cutting attorney. 1t is alleged Davis
fiourlshed the revolver and made
threats OF taking a shot at his late
antagonist. who had vanished. Helm
was fined $40 for assault.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Shot Herself Instead or Dolly.

New York Especially Now. Dol
ly, II were real bad could kin
YOU" said. l0-year-old Rosie MagilI,
OF White Plains, as she fondled her
doll and revolver she had found I'm
a bureau drawer. But | won't. for
| love you and | always want Won
with me-" continued the little girl.
Seating herself on the floor she talked
10 her doll, and as she toyed with
the deadly weapon her fingers
touched the trigger. The cartridge
was exploded and the bullet shat
tered both her ankles. She will be
cripple for life.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Seoul "Jimmy" Morrison Dead.

FL Reno, Ok. (Specia) Jesse Nor
rison, better known as Jimmie Nor
rison, who ut an early age was en-
ployed as government scout in the
Southwest service under Sheridan
and Miles. committed suicide at his
home by shooting. Although at one
time wealthy, little remained of his
wealth when he died. Morrison was
born in Orange County, ~ Y, in
1S42
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
To Return Confederate Flags.

Trenton, ~ J. Especially - The
House passed the Senate joint reso-
luton providing for the return of
Southern flags taken during the Civil
War The flags are to be given back
to the organizations from which they
were captured, the return to be made
under the direction of the Governor.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Bristoi's Postmaster Vindicated.

Washington, D. C. Especially The
charges against Postmaster e. A.
Warren, of Bristol, Tenn, of using
the post office for political purposes
and intoxication, have been dismissed
by the Postmaster General following
the report received from the inspec-
tors who investigated the charges.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
A wAKEJEss TORPEDO.
To Be Inspected BY U. S. Naval Board
OF Ordinance.

New York Especially Successful
trials of new wakeless dirigible tor
pedo, the invention of Frank Leavitt,
have been conducted recently at the
proving station in Noyac Bay. off Sag
Harbor, Long Island
The new type is effective at 5000
yards range, but its speed will have
to be increased somewhat before it is
perfected. AT present it runs but 27
knots, and this will be raised to AS
knots. =
Mr.. Leavitt spent last week at the
proving ground. Late in April Rear
Admiral Mason and the old members
of the United States Naval Board OF
Ordnance will come to Sag Harbor to
inspect the trials of this new torpedo
about which much secrecy has existed
elsewhere than in navy circles.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Cleveland Continues To Improve.

Lakewood, N. ]. Especially For
mer President Grover Cleveland. who
has been staying here for sometime
past, continues to show improvement
in health. He goes for a short walk
and a drive daily, and is often seen
about the hotel He was visited by
his friend and physician, DR.. w. s..
Bryant, of New York, whose call was
Durely social
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Soothing Syrup KiIIs Twins.

st. Paul, Mimi. (Special) Twin
babies, a boy and girl. children of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Ackerknecht,
421 West Central Avenue. are dead,
victims of soothing syrup poisoning.
The parents told physician who was
called that they had given the babies
only five drops of the medicine. The
coroner is making an Investigation.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
WILL BE 80 STORIES.

Plans Announced For Another New
York Skyscraper.
New York Especially PLANS for
another skyscraping building to be
erected on the lower end of Manhat-
tan Island, facing on West and Wash
ington Streets, were announced. The
new structure is to be SO stories and
447 feet in height and will coz sist
OF central tower 95 feet square
lianked to part of that height by
wings OF each side of the tower. II
will be equipped with 80 elevators
will be erected by the Century Invest.
ment Company and is to cost $500
600
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Miss Robeson Burned To Death.

Raleigh, N, c. Especially - Miss
Henrietta Robson was burned to
death by fire which destroyed her
residence. Miss Robson was one
of two sisters who made the Confed-
crate flag which was taken from
the Tenth North Carolina Regiment
by the Fourth Rhode Island, and
which was returned by the latter
State to North Carolina at a noted
celebration here in June, 1906.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Robbed OF $4,000.

San Francisco Especially. r. S.
Royster, millionaire planter, of Nor
folk, Va, who has been touring the
Orient and who was a passenger on
the steamship Mongolia when she
came up to the Pacific Mail wharf,
was robbed after landing of $4,000
in Bank OF England notes, his rail-
road ticket and $3.50 in gold. A
number of persons have been ar
rested on suspicion
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
Government Asks For Roy.

Paris (By Cable) The govern
ment has received a request from the
United States for the extradition of
Paul Roy, who is charged with the
murder of his brother-in-law, George
u. Carkins. In official circles II is
believe the request will be granted.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
RUSSIA COMING AROUND.
May Formally Recognize China's
Sovereignty In Manchuria.

st. Petersburg (Special) The
Russian government is considering
the issuance of statement formally
recognizing China's sovereignty in
Manchuria insofar as is consistent
with the purely administrative rights
of Russia in the railroad zone. This
is thought to be the best way out
of the Hardin difficulty, which has
been brought to an issue by the
refusal of Fred ID. Fisher, the Ameri-
can consul at Iarbin, to recognize
the Russian administration of this
territory.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-04-09
BAN ON YOUNG CHICKENS.
Violation or Law To Sell Newly
HatcIicd AS Faster Tokens.

New York Especially Under the
ruling Of the S. p. c. A. it will here
after be n violation of law to sell
newly hatched chickens as Easter
gifts. Many complaints have been
made to the society alleging that the
Easter trade in baby chicks" was
cruelty, and asking the organization
to abolish 1t.
The society declares that the new.
ly hatched chickens are sold to ire
sponsible persons who have no means
to care for them, and who regard
them only as playthings. In a day
or so the birds die from abuse or
starvation.
La Junta tribune., 1908-07-11
Aidermsnie ooine.-

Last Monday night was the occa
sion for the regular semi-monthiy
spasm of the city dads. and all of
the aldermen. with the exception OF
Phillips were present, Mayor Barr
presiding. A synopsis of the pro
ceedingS had and done is as follows:
In the matter of the Santa Fe
subway q lengthy communication
was received from Superintendent
Starkweather reciiing anew the de
tails of the contract to be entered
with some additions added thereto
that were not received with favor
bv the municipal body. The com
munic4tion was referred TO the city
attorney 10 investigate.
\ petition from the Bomgar,iuer
4 o'Neil Hardware Company ask
ing for a permit 10 install skating
rink in the second story of a build
ing To he erected on the three lots
on the east side of Ration avenue
north Of the La Junta Lamber Com
pany building was granted The
new building Is to be in readiness
about October lst-
The petition of F. f. Nelson to
erect four room brick cottage.
with a shingle roof. on lot Is. block
Is. was denied. the proposed build
ing being inside the fire limits.
The report of Police Magistrate
Clark for the month of June was as
follows Number of cases in court.
50: total fines, Ss7S; cash fines paid
to city treasurer, SleS.75: police
fees paid. S2i y; witness fees. SIS:
fines worked cut. SlS2
The repor, of City Chemist Grtf-
nm on the milk supply of Ii Junta
for the month of June was submit
ted. The chemical analysis of var
lous samples showed specific gravity
ranging from ig27 to lCGl. and fat
from 8 TO ) per cent Some of the
samples were of rather poor quality
but the city chemist was of the
opinion that the anfayorable season
and poor feed might be the caiise.
Samples tha. test as low As three
per cent are hardly saieahle. though
not necessarily adulteratei. There
were two samples showing tests as
low as three per cent-both from
Mexican sources.
Mr. Griffin rendered his reSigna-
ton as city chemist on account of
his leaving The city He suggested
La Junta tribune., 1908-07-11

that the office be continued ard re-
commended Edwin Dodds as his
successor. Mr.. Dodds has had two
years training as chemist in Boul-
der and Mr.. Griffin thought that he
was by all odds the most capable
man to do the work that is now or
is likely to be in La Junta." Mr.
Griffin cited the fact that the chem
ist of the state board of health mad
reported that milk sent him from
La Junta averaged better thar any
other he had tested in Colorado as
an incentive TO continue the Office Of
city chemist.
Alderman lnge. Of the stree, ard
alley committee. recommended that
crosswalks petitioned for be Install
ed as follows: San Juan and Sixth
street. wes' side: San Juan and Sew
enth. east side: San Juan and Eighth.
west side: Ca-son and Seventh. east
side: Smithland and Seventh. west
side.
The council decided to use Hast
ings min- run coal for the pump
house and Hastings lump coal al the
city hail. both to be furnished the
city by F.. v Daimler.
Ordinances No. is5 and No. ls6
were placed on their second and
third readings and final passage.
both of which will be found in an
other column Of this issue.
After allowing number of bills
including one Of So. 40 for formalda-
hyde. which some of the members
thought was great sufticiency to
fumigate the entire town. the coun-
cil adjourned.
La Junta tribune., 1908-07-11

How times have changed When
we were young. people had bad
colds. they soaked their feet in hot
water and got well. the Norcatur
Register says. Now they have grip.
take quinine and are sick all sum-
mer. Then they had sore throat.
wrapped piece of fat pork in an
old Sex, tied il around the neck al
night and went to work the next
morning: now they have tonsilItls. a
surgical operation and two weeks IN
the house. Then they had belly
aches. took castor oil and recovered.
Now they have appendicitis. a week
in the hospital and SIX feet due east
and west and SIX feet perpendicular.
They worked then; now they labor.
In thoSe, days they:.wore under
clothes. now they wear lingerie.
Then they went to restaurant for
dinner; now they go to cafe Then
they broke leg: now they fractur-
ed n limb. They went crazy then:
now they have brainstorm. Minis
tiers preached hell-iire straight from
the shoulder then; now they read
an essay on the flowers that bloom
ed on Mohammed's grave. Politi-
clans then paid good hard cash for
votes. Now they send government
garden seeds.
La Junta tribune., 1908-07-11
Mot.es efApeie.,ien to tease State
laoda.

OffICr STATE tio,Ep or L,>p GOWNS
-Ia~Eg>. Bs.NNEG- ,nLg. Jun~ IL ra~
NOTICE Is HkREBY GiyE> THAT
~ J. A torioss. - hS--- i.s-iaf;,c-- adde's b.
HN~hne- toorssis,. hA- nsats ap.sticlf sor Ma.
ss-3 to lease the foll.s- isx .i.--crli-i Scl..-l
lands. situstr in L., Aaimas eounty. Coio-
resfc. to-wit;
on oi >eS-ti"a Id, TOW u-hip . -.,ufh- rsnsv
-
No other application u. i~aS.- thu .t-,,. do.
-z-ftt--si lnnd- siii hr c..n-,.l.rr,t after Ius-
II. tssr-
John r. VIVIAN
Register Stat. Hsssri L-.rd Goa, sui-~iuls~r~
First pntli~zti..a, June - fsr
Last s,uhiieati.n. Jul, IL is-s
La Junta tribune., 1908-07-11

something of which he knows moth
ing. Mr.. Fenlason is our authority
for the statement concerning the
maintenance of lawns in the sugar
beet METROPOLIS. and, as he Is real
estate dealer. probably knows more
in a minute than the agricultural
editor could find out in month con.
corning the maintenance PROPOSE
,ion. Go and buy lawn mower
and saw wood that is about all the
use you would have for one in Rocky
Ford
La Junta tribune., 1908-07-11
NAV AB0UT
Town

The common gossips are greater
menace To neiphborhood than a
man with barrel full of Sehliiz.
SAYS AN exchange. They are the
rattlesnakes. cockatrices. that in
fest every walk Of life, they have
war and haaeS licked 10 standstil!
II IS the hydra headed monster
whose venumouS fangs inoculate ell
that come within reach. These
garb.erS are >wlfter than the wind.
and more vociferous than foghorn.
and are responsible for the murders.
suicides. divorces and ruined homes
in the land. Hyi! is populated with
~ per cent. Of it, kind, and IS an alb
Solute necessity for such to get their
deserts. Ministers may preach and
people may pray: bat the world viii
be none the better. as long IS rane-
timonious deacons and hen pecking
societies clasp their hands and roll
their eyes heavenward ike calf
with the collie in their delight to
be,snirch another's fair name.
La Junta tribune., 1908-07-11
Notice Tor p.s.es,ien.
l>IIkn ~ NTE> L,Sp pfylcE.
PrEbf,n. tcI,,. June y. isseS.

C>ITEt ~ XTK> L.>p psylcE ,
PrEbfss. tcI>,. June y. issc.
NJ Office II HEEEBN GIVEN THAT
~ knfn- Neachab. of 1tsIzs- t..so. u iso.
February =. i.sya- made H.,ase-fead Entr,
No iSss- for - e-f halt southeast qnsr--r. East
hsit ~-snihU->f quarter. -srs-ts"a :. tos ts~A .
= -oIth range .. ~s--s ~ h principal a,~rsdtan
hss> .ie-t nnfis- tf tn,s-nfian to nss- huai i've
y~aF prt-si. to e-tsi.is-h eiasss {. ,is'- land
above a-~ctits~i. b--ls.rv t~rA 81 thu District
+, osirt a, L. Isss.;s C--e- 90 the ~ day OF
Aa-p-t. lssr-
tiaimant nafn~- ~ito%--<.. William y.
WIKI of Rocky fsrsi- t.,lo. JAMS l.. Mar
t4U- OF Rock, Ford igsss-- s-a 7. Haine~- of
TiusTs,-- Coio Martha >ufi II Thatet.- f-t.,l...
:. 4 ABBEY, Register.
ksr-s puhli cstis,n Jaly '. fssr>.
l-ssi publication A1-u-f l. I,s>
La Junta tribune., 1908-07-11

John Wanamaker. the millionaire,
who attributes MS business success
to the free and unlimited use OF
printers ink. says: There is only
one way TO advertise and that is to
hammer your name. your location.
YOUR business. 80 constantly, 50 per
sistently, 50 thoroughly. into peo-
pies heads that if they walked in
their sleep they would constantly
turn their heads toward your store.
The newspaper is your best friend
in spite Of any and all criticism II
helps TO build up the community
which supports you. When the day
comes that newspapers are dead.
the people are near the edge of the
grave and nobody to write their
epiiaph."
La Junta tribune., 1908-07-11
Ao,iee 70, pusIie.,ion.
Ux1rsp >rsr,, L,xp o, '

UNITED ~T1Fy> LAND OfFIrs q
E'sEaalp- CpI.. June - fp~ /,
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN raAT
lN Eu--hs.. Faiiila- Of High. Esl.,. ho.
August :. i..i. maize Hoea>~t~sd Entry. No.
tISSs for >ssgIi -rsz Ssas h~ ~ YszrTrr
~scsfon Il and east half ss.rrh~-s; gaartrs.
ts.rt b-~f quarter -ss.f ,->- qua rf~r et
-. s.,zss>hts = ~.,ush. ran-- - w.st, ,stk y,rta
rsfsai -s-rt ha> tiii ut.sicr Of intent isE
mai fr.Aa i've y-af p-S-s. u. establish ~4@ ~
th. tsn3 A,-ss~ dr,<-ri t-sf. b-f,r~ Ii.srk uf
thu Df>sssct Co1ri. 81 La luh,s. Colorado. ,.s
The lOr y fias of tHEti~-, issS-
G'lairsAnf nsus~~ a. si,ts.s-~.. Caarse-
f,s--ir riss Of Y.-i~--- Eulo-- s.csris ts-.3rieb,
sf AeS-.r Colo sgau r Tatolie. of Higt.n~.
fsssias. la Nr-sae~. Roy. .t fii--t--- tssio
= a. AtREl. R-=i-:-r.
Flr~s rFat,itcsstloa- IHly I. fss.
l...f s.lft-iirsr.La.. Aal-s,-t : ls.r