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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Savns Rows Life.

Chester.-Louis Teti, Jr., years
old, was saved from death by the
heroic action of Charles Silcox, IA
years old. Teti was setting fire TO
some leaves when his apron was ig-
nited and he was enveloped in flames.
Silcox realized Teti's danger and at
the risk of being burned himself
seized the child and extinguished the
flames. Most of Teti's. clothing was
burned from his body. His condi-
tlon is serious.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Firemen Save Jobs.

Shamokin.-Twelve hundred men
and boys employed at the Cameron
Colliery, operated by the Mineral
Railroad and Mining Company were
saved from a prolonged suspension
by heroic work of fremen In pre-
venting the mammoth breaker struc-
ture from burning down. Sparks
from a locomotive ignited it and the
engineer of another train discover
ed the blaze and sounded an alarm.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Rock Beats Boy.

York-In race TO the bottom
of a twenty-foot bank, heavy rock
weighing about thirty pounds. which
he had loosened. outstripped 5-year-
old William Spangler of West Locust
Street, and the boy received a dozen
severe cuts about the face and head.
When l woke up the rock was at
the bottom. ! think 1t beat me-
there said William to his father
when found after the accident.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Sunday Work Oncnds.

Williamsport.-George OFT, living
in the west end of this city, allowed
his fancy for chickens and his de-
sire to have them housed in neat
white coups to get him into trouble.
On Sunday, it is alleged. that he put
in a little spare time white-washing
the coops and a backyard fence. Now
he Is under arrest. charged by a
neighbor. Thomas Riley, with Sab
bath desecration and blasphemy. the
allegation being that the blasphemy
was a part of the white-washing
work.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Murderer Identified.

lancaster heavily armed
man who shot Constable Andrew NJ
Keesay, while the latter was taking
him into custody for selling liquor
on the streets. was identified as Jack
LANCER. who has spent at least half
his life in jails at Kansas City, Jo-
liet. Baltimore and Harrisburg. HIS
came 10 this city several weeks ago
and did a big business In selling
whisky to workmen all over the city
The houFe in which he was living
here was surrounded by heavily
armed posse OF officers.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
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Cleaning Porcelain.

With cloth dipped in kerosene oil
the effect is wonderful. You may
then rub with dry cloth. The arti-
cles cleaned will be as bright as new.
The same method may be used In
cleaning furniture. Even paint may
be cleaned with little oil on the
cloth and soapsuds as well.--Ains-
lees.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Man Who Shot Officer Caught.

ancaster.-Albert LANCER, who
shot Constable Andrew NJ. Keesey,
in this city. while the latter was TAX
ing him to police headquarters, was
arrested at his home in New York.
Local police officials located Langer's
home at 715 Courtlandt Street, New
York. The Metropolitan authorities
state that LANCER has long record
as thug.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Jumns From Second Story.

Reading. While suffering from
melancholia, Joseph G. Miller made
an effort TO end his life by leaping
from second-story window OF his
home. He sustained an injury to the
spine and internal hurts which may
result in his death, since he is in n
critical condition.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
No Water For Reservoir.

Pottsyille.-The Pottsville Water
Company has completed its big reser-
voir at Wolf Creek, that will hold
5000, 600 gallons Owing to the
drought. however. there is no water
running into the reservoir and all
the money spent on its construction
is useless so far as the present emer-
gency is concerned
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
State Dental Examiners.

Harrisburg g.-Governor Stuart an
nounced the following appointments
of members of the State Board Of
Williamsport, vice II. b. McFadden.
Philadelphia; J. d. Whiteman, Mer-
GER, vice w. d. De Long, Reading;
A. II. Reynolds, Philadelphia, vice
II. E. Roberts. Philadelphia; T. A.
Hogan, Pittsburg, vice c. b. Pratt,
Pittsburg.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
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Lewistown.-Alexande Burlew, II
years old, died after an illness of
SIX weeks. Mr.. Burlew was consid-
cred an authority on iron ore and
Its mining in the early daye of the
trade in this section of the State.
He was married twice and is the fa-'
ther of seventeen children, thirteen
of which survive him.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Fireman Killed.

Oil City.--George C. Mack, assist
ant foreman of the St. Mary's, Fire
Department, who had been attending
the State Firemen's convention here,
was instantly killed while attempt
ing to mount heavy automobile
truck The vehicle was loaded with
firemen. Mack tried to join them.
but fell under the wheels.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Fire Destroys Trestle.

Ashland.-The long trestle at Big
Mine Run, over which the Reading
tracks pass, was ignited by spark
and the structure was destroyed.
The destruction of this trestle put
the Ashland upper route out of COM
mission and traffic on the Ashland
branch of the Lehigh Valley was
tied up for the day
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Fire Destroys Cars.

Doylestown.-Two loaded freight
cars, three empty coal cars and n
caboose were burned near here in
a wreck in which the stove in the
caboose set fire TO the wreckage.
Merchandise was in one freight and
the other was loaded with wheat.
The loss is about $1,000.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Injured Tn Runaway,

Williamsport.-Dr. NJ. T. Minor.
of Warrensville, was driving a new
Kentucky mare he recently purchas-
ed when she became frightened and
ran away. The animal wrecked the
buggy and dashed the doctor into a
post. When the horse reached the
Minor house searchers set out and
found the physician unconscious in
a farmhouse into which he had been
carried
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
River Front Unsanitary.

Wilkes-Barre.-State Health Off,
Ger Dixon was petitioned by the
Pittston Board of Health to send a
representative to examine the un-
sanitary conditions existing along
the Susquehanna River in front of
that city. Secretary McAndrew claims
that the condition is unhealthful and
that something must be done to over
come 1t.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14

Chester.-Veronica Minnick, the
3-year-old daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
William Minnicli, was returning to
her home with her mother when she
was run down by a trolley car on
Second Street as she ran across the
highway in advance of her mother.
The child was caught by the fender
and when the car was stopped it was
found that the little one had escaped
with slight bruises.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Willinmsnort Man 4 Smicidc.

Williamsport.-Girl in the New
berry laundry of John l.. Herman, re-
Gently Republican candidate for
County Treasurer of Lycoming Coun-
ty, were startled by shot and on
investigation found the proprietor
with a bullet hole in his head. No
cause Is assigned for suicide.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Saves Brother, Killed Herself.

Corry.-Truly a heroine, Mary
Cornell, 7 years old, threw her
brother from the Pennsylvania Rail-
road track and was herself struck
by a passenger train and instantly
killed. The children were going to
school. The accident happened near
their home.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Stricken At Desk.

Pottsville. -- Stricken at his desk
in the auditing department of the
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron
Company's offices, here. Parker Price.
aged 60 years. one OF the best known
coal officials in the anthracite region,
died suddenly. He was identified sue
cesslyely with the Lehigh Valley Coal
Company. the Crystal Run Coal
Company and the Reading Company,
and some years ago also did opera
ting on his own account. He also
was a prominent church worker and
Sunday School superintendent.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Horse Kills Man.

Bethlehem.-His horses becoming
unmanageable at the brink OF
quarry hole at Northampton, John
Bower, his heavily loaded wagon
and two fractions animals, plunged
80 feet to the bottom. Bower was
fatally injured when one of the
horses landed on him.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Award Prizes.

Chester. - Undergraduate honors
and prizes were awarded before a
large audience in the assembly room
of the Pennsylvania Military Col
lege. 1t was the first event of the
season to which the friends and pa
irons of the institution were invited.
Prizes were awarded to Robert SUIT
ton, Leslie Starr Hyatt, +. Mortimer
Lewis, James II. Morley, William
Miles Flanders, Gordon II. BEETLES.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Brothers Face Death.

Mahanoy City. Returning TO
their breast to investigate slow shot
at Draper Colliery, Gilherton, Joseph
Zoba was killed, his brother John
suffered fatal injuries and third
victim was seriously hurt. The men
reached the breast just as the ex-
plosion occurred, and were badly
mangled.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Rendinp Teacher Resigns.

Reading. Prof. Charles F. SeideI.
a teacher in the grammar grade at
Boyertown, this county, resigned to
accept the principalship of the pub
lie schools az Herndon, Northumber-
land County.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
divers Denial.

Pittsburg. - Senator George T
Oliver authorizes q denial OF the
widely circulated statement that he
has given s250,000 TO q pension fund
for teachers OF Greater Pittsburg. as
announced last week. He says he
made no gift to this fund and did
not know that any gift was even con-
templated until publication OF the
fact; neither has he any knowledge
Of who the anonymous donor is.
Senator Oliver makes this statement
In justice 10 the generous donor and
also to himself. since he does not
wish TO be given crldit that is not
due him.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Treat Tocth Free.

Altoona.--The Central Pennsyl-
vania Dental Society, in session here.
decided 10 establish clinics where
people who are too poor to pay will
have their teeth treated free OF
charge. The clinic will be opened
in Altoona as soon as the prelimi-
naries can be arranged.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
To Elk Shamokin's Stntms.

Shamokin.-Notices were posted
here, authorized by Judge c. r.
Savidge to decide whether to change
from borough to a third-class city.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Marrying Early.

Reading. - sixteen-year-old brides
are becoming the thing hereabouts.
while 17-year-oid grooms are NOT
unusual. Last week the following
licenses were granted here: George
II. Skyler. aged II, and Miss Cora
Bolton. aged 10, both OF Reading:
George X. Keim, OF Hamburg. and
Miss Virginia Lesher. aged l6, OF
virginsyille: Jacob Weidner, is, and
Miss Nora Hoffman, IL. both OF
Bern: Augustus Bixler. aged II. and
.sslss Nora T.. Slough. aged 2S. both
OF Hummels Store; George Lessig.'
aged rs. and Miss Maude Moyers'
aged 30, both OF Reading.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Mine Afre.

Hazleton.--The shaft colliery On
the Lehigh Valley Coal Company
was threatened by fire which was
discovered in an abandoned manway.
Tho fire department OF the city was
summoned to assist the firemen en-
ployed at the colliery to get the
flames under control.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Drops Dead.

Reading-Adam Weller, one OF
the best known residents Of lower
Berks, dropped dead from his chair
at Lands store, aged 20 years.
Death was due to heart failure.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14
Appointed Census Supervisor.

Easton. - Harry G. Seip, of this
city, has been appointed census su-
pervisor of the Seventh District of
Pennsylvania.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-10-14

The piano was invented early in the
eighteenth century.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11

form the deed.
Up. up into the turret crept the
bear, and there lay the sleeping mon.
ster. Berthold and HIS companions
suddenly heard a roaring noise,
which made the castle tremble like
leaves in a strong wind. and the boy
thought surely his end was near. so
he shut his eyes tight and began 10
pray
Suddenly he heard a sweet voice
at his side, and looking up he beheld
lovely maiden smiling on him.
Where am J." cried Berthold. land
where are my friends, the hare, the
fox and the bear?"
cat your servicel" cried a grun
voice! Command me. master, will
be your faithful servant for ever
more" The boy beheld a fat cook
before him.
And will be your housekeeper,"
said a middle-aged sharp-faced wo-
man. bowling low.
But my animal friends-where
are they?' asked the bewlldered Ber-
thOld.
Il was the hare" shyly said the
beautiful maiden; the wicked giant
cast spell over me. which was lifted
only by his death. Will you protect
me?"
With my whole strength" and un-
der his breath he murmured, with
my love-
II was the fox" said the sharp
faced housekeeper; 81, too, was be-
witched."
"The horrid giant changed me into
a bearl' cried the servant, "and but
for your kindness this morning we
would all have been shot"
Then the cook got busy preparing
the banquet: the housekeeper manag-
ed the house, while Berthold and the
maiden pledged their troth, which |
was the beginning OF a long life OF !
happiness for them both.-Philadel.
phia Ledger.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11
Iust DE for the Colonel.

vice President Fairbanks tells a
story OF a campaigning tour on which
he was accompanied by Leslie M.
Shaw. OF Iowa. AT Louisville they
we're met by Kentucky colonel, who
took them to a restaurant for lunch.
He began blandly and Hospitality by
saying:
Gentlemen, presume that You
will join me in something before
lunch. What will you haye?"
Il should like a glass OF butter
milk" said Secretary Shaw.
The colonels look of astonishment
was instantly yelled in smile. and
turning to Fairbanks. he said:
"Of course, you will have some
thing. Mr.. vice President"
Certainly replied Fairbanks, 'Fd
Ike a glass OF lemonade"
The grinning black waiter then
said:
What will you order, colonel?"
"Oh, under the circumstances"
said the colonel, u guess I'll take
piece Of pie'-Plttsburg Dispatch.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11
DO YOU KNOW?

What animal has been the main
hero Of fable writer's in all ages?-
Fox.
What animal builds its house OF
mud, in conical form, two feet high,
with an entrance under water and a
dry sleeping room above?-Muskrat
What animal is the-tallest of all
ruminants?-Giraffe
The young OF what leaping animal
are carried and nourished in a pouch
upon the mothers body?--Kangaroo
What reptile, by its power and size,
rules the rivers OF the South ?-Croco
die.
What insect is said to be the oldest
paper manufactures in the world?-
Wasp.
What quadruped, living in the cold
north, is much sought after because
OF its skin?-Polar Bear.
Which is the most useful OF all do
nestle animals?-Cow.
The hind legs of what small crea
ture are considered a great delicacyi
Frog.
What animal In Mexico carries
wood and water for the natives and
transports men over dizzy heights?-
Burro.
What animal never walks, but sim
ply hooks It's claws over a limb and
passes from branch TO branch OF
tree ?-sloth.E Philadelphia Ledger.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11
How He Knew.

In an assault and battery case
tried in Cleveland court the prose
cutting witness testified at length that
the defendant had knocked him
senseless and had then kicked him
for several minutes.
IF this mans attack rendered you
unconscious demanded the magis-
trate, how is 1t that you know he
kicked you when you were DOWN."
This question seemed to floor the
witness. He was lost in reflection
for some moments; then, brighten.
ing, he replied:
Il know it, your Honor, because
that's what | would have done IL I'd
got him own."-Circle Magazine.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11
IN THE BAGGAGE ROOM.

There was a large pile OF luggage
in the baggage room awaiting trans
portation. Several hours silence
reigned, and then on a sudden deep
sigh was heard over in one corner.
1t seemed TO come from large Sara
toga trunk that stood there. II was
so pathetic a sigh that the Sympa-
thetic Suit Case standing by inquired
as to the reason for 1t.
What's the matter, Sara?' is ask
ed kindly.
Il am very much worried" replied
the Saratoga. I'm right afraid |
shall be busted before / get to the
end OF my journey"
Really? That's too bad" said the
Suit Case. What makes you feel
that way?"
Il was strapped before I started"
said the Saratoga.
"Oh, well, never mind" said the
kindly Suit Case. IF the worst comes
to worst you can get your check cash
ed"
'How's everything over in London,
old MANI" asked the Hat Box. few
moments later, addressing the Steam
er Trunk.
How should known" returned
the Steamer Trunk. 'I've never
been TO London"
but you have a Hotel Gastropole
label on your back" said the Hat
Box.
well, what OF IT," demanded the
Steamer Trunk. 1--WE got Yale lock
on my front, but I've never been to
New Haven"
"Ughl You hateful creature" said |
the small leather Trunk. standing on
the Baggage Truck. ITO think OF my |
having TO be seen in public with you!
Il is the most humiliating experience
In my life"
whats the matter with me?" re-
torted the Strap to whom this mys-
terious remark was addressed. I'm
lust as good leather as you are"
The fact that we belong to the
same family only adds to my dis
grace,' said the Trunk. We're we are
setting out on long Journey and you
ire as tight as you can be-"
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11

would glance across the table, and II
he caught the forbidding eye he would
resist the temptation.
But one morning my daughter LETT
the table abruptly. Rab followed her
into the hall and watched her TIL she
had closed the door OF her study,
Then he scampered back, nudged my
elbow, as n TO say, Now Is our
timelp He seized the bone, and was
soon crunching II with the greatest
satisfaction. Correspondent OF Lon
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11
The Conflict Of Color.

Japan was permitted to push back
Russia, but has since been taught
that the citizenship OF the world be.
longs TO the white man and to the
white man alone, and that the Japa.
nese destiny lies in Asia and no.
where else. Common honesty there
fore requires It. to be now generally
acknowledged that II the Island EN-
pire OF the East soon develops an
intense policy in Eastern Ashland
succeeds in binding Eastern Asia in
to one whole-one OF the most DOW
erful contributory causes must be
sought in the attitude of the white
man on the American shores OF the
Pacific. as we'll as that OF the whites
on Australian shores. Worlds
Work.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11
The LatIn.AmerIean Trade.

The establishment of a Latin-Am.
erican bureau in the federal depart
ment of state is symptomatic Of the
growing interest which the United
States is beginning to take in the In
1ustrial opportunities offered in Gen.
trail and South America. At the pres
ent time about 100000, 600 American
eapital Is invested in Mexico, and
some $3OO,O0O,OO0 more in the other
Latin-Amerlcan countries. The for
sign trade of Latin-Ameriea last year
amounted to s1,977, 100000, consisting
Of imports OF $500, 253,OO0 and ex.
ports of $1,OS4, 100000 OF the imports,
the United States supplied $196,71S,.
700. or between one-fourth and one.
fifth, and of the exports the United
States took 1921, $4,000, or one.
fourth-Commercial Bulletin.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11
For the Little Folks
HIS UNLUCKY DAY.

HIS UNLUCKY DAY.
Wunst got mad at nav,
] don't remember why,
But ! list walked right on 20 school
Thout tellin' her goodby.
A big oil lump came In my throat
An purt near made me cry.
Fer me an nav Is awful pals
An allus kiss goodby.
An might near everything ! did
Went wrong, looked like to me;
stubbed my toe, an tore my waist.
An fell an skinned my knee.
missed in 'rithmetlc, an lost
A chanst TO get up head.
An In the spellin' class ! left
A letter out OF dead"
An that oil lump growed, an / says:
"S'pose II my nav should die
Right now. an me a-leavln' her
'Thout kissin' her goodby." -
Geei That's the longes' mornin'
AT ever spent, know,
Il seemed like morn fiftysyears
Fore II was time to go.
An never mind what happened
When seen my NAV, but
list bet won't go way no more
'Thout kissin' her goodby. :
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11
"oNCE UPON A TIME"

Once upon a time there lived a
man who spent all his lifetime In
helping others, but when his end
drew near and his wealth became
diminished, his friends forsook him,
and he died unmourned by all except
his one son. The boy was a promis-
ing lad, and the folk OF the town
wished to renew their friendship
with him, but he would have none OF
II. mo-" he cried. you deserted my
father in the hour OF need, so do
not want your friendship. have
health and strength and my trusty
gum" and closing the doors OF his
heart against his fellow men, he
went forth to seek his fortune.
On the road he met hare.
"Ohol' he said, "Pll eat you for my
supper" and leveling his gun he was
about TO shoot when the hare sat bolt
upright on his hind legs and plead
ed: ~
please, master. spare my life, and
I'll be OF service to YOU"
The youth laughed.
Very well. follow me-" and togeth-
er they entered the forest.
by my faith, a foxl" cried the
boy, an need your hide for a Pill.
low"
Please, master, let me be your
slave. Let me live to help you"
VERY well. Follow behind the
hare" and the three were soon in the |
thick OF the forest. Under a tree |
slept huge bear. and the boy again
raised his gun to Ak his prey, when
again the animal spoke.
Let me live. know the road to
fortune"
Follow on" said the boy, Berthold
by name. and the odd procession
soon came 10 castle surrounded by
a deep moat.
"How I'd like to own that castle!"
said the boy.
"sit on my back" answered the
hare, "and I'll leap across the moat"
In twinhling they were over. and
Borthold was landed high and dry oar
the marble floor OF the castle.
Il wonder whether the place is de-
sertedT asked Berthold.
'T'll scent the premises for YOU"
answered the fox, and ran OF. In a
'ew minutes he returned and said;
I'm yonder turret sleeps a great
,iant."
"Tll shoot HIM" cried the youth
Whereat the fox laughed.
my master, he Is covered with a
oat OF mail, and your little shot
you'd never penetrate a."
what shall we do7" asked Ber-
hold.
9Th hug him 10 death" said the
ear. and he left the others TO per 1