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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
SAYS THE LAST
LINK IS FOUND
RiCheson Prosecution Announ-
Ces Evidence is Complete.
MEETING WITH GIRL SETTLED
Evidence Cannot Be Used At Trial,
However-Defense Calls the Paste
Episode acknowledgements
Principals.

Boston.-That the missing link in
the chain of evidence against Rev.
Clarence V. T. Reicheson, charged
with the murder of Miss Avis Lin.
nell, has been found was declared by
the prosecution Saturday.
All that remained for the authori.
ties, they had steadfastly maintained,
TO prove their contention that the girl
met her end by cyanide Of potassium
given her by the Baptist minister was
the finding of some one who could
positively testify to there having taken
place the meeting with the girl short
ly before her death.
That witness has been found and Is
woman. Her identity, however, the
authorities refuse TO reveal.
According to her story, she was
told by Avis Linnell that Richeson and
Avis were strolling together on the
Fenway, part of the Boston park
way system in the Back Bay district
Ou lhc dlltiHOOu VI luS loNai oo'u
day.
For the first time this brings the
preacher and his alleged victim to-
gether between the time he is alleged
to have bought the poison from
Newton Centre druggist and the
tragic death OF the girl.
II has been established that Richie
son left Cambridge on Boston car
at 1890 O'Clock Saturday afternoon
and that he was at the Edmunds
home in Brookline about p NJ.
His time meanwhile has not been
accounted for except by the witness
found today.
II has also been established that
Avis Linnell left the Young Woman's
Christian Association about p. NJ.
and returned little after 4 p. NJ, at
which time she told several girls that
she had been with Richeson.
The defense, as indicated in dis
patches, will deny that Richeson ever
bought cyanide OF potassium at the
Hahn drug store in Newton Centre,
and much of the work of the preach
er's counsel has been along that line.
The attorneys will offer also what
they regard as the refutation of the
latest clue involving the purported
statement of the defendants house
keeper, Mrs Frank II. Carter, to the
effect that Richeson asked her for the
loan of a bowl one day to mix -four
paste, and that when he returned it
he cautioned her ito wash 1t out
thoroughly, as II had held poison"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

When does slang cease to be slang?
This is not conundrum. but the in
Quiry OF correspondent who seeks
To know what length OF life a word
must have. how long must 1t be used
and generally understood. before it
passes from being. as 1t were, an un-
desirable alien In the realm OF our
words and becomes naturalized. Every
schoolboy knows that the herring
pond" means the sea- Most people
would probably term II an American
ism referring to the Atlantic ocean.
The only dictionary handy duly admits
the hyphenated word. describes It as
slang. and illustrates It with ito be
sent across the herring.pond: to be
transported" says the London Chroni-
Gle The word was used as long ago
as 1853. when an English ambassador
wrote from Calais to secretary OF
state that he had 'traversed the her.
ring pond after about ten hours sail"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
GOVERNMENT MAY STEP IN.
Rumors OF Federal investigation or
the Mcnamara Case.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Reports from
indianapolis that Federal grand
Jury would investigate the so-called
Mcnamara dynamiting cases sup.
piled theme for consideration by
counsel for the defense of John J. and
James b. Mcnamara, and attracted at
tention in the Office of District Attor.
ney John d. Fredericks as well.
A lull in court procedure while
new venire was being summoned gave
opportunity for consideration of the
subject. 1t was believed that the
whole aspect of the case might be
changed by the action of the Federal
authorities and that the McNamaras
under 10 indictments for murder in
connection with the destruction of the
Los Angeles Times Building, might
enter upon an entirely changed legal
status.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
FATHER AND SON
MEET IN PRISON
Rev. C. v. T. RiCheson Declares,
II Am innocent
"MY BOY" SOBS THE PARENT
Col. Thos. varland Richeson, or
Amherst, Va, Sees His Offspring
For the First Time In
Seven Years.

Boston. - Col. Thomas Varland
Richeson, of Amherst, Va, visited In
Charles Street Jail here his youngest
son, the Rev. Clarence V. 7. Richie
son, who is accused OF the murder OF
Avis Linnell, his one-time fiancee.
Since the young man left his Virginia
home, seven years ago, to enter the
Baptist ministry, his father had not
seen him and the meeting was
dramatic. In the first words OF greet
ing, even before he had clasped hands
with his father through the bars OF
his cell door, the clergyman exclaim-
ed, Father, am Innocent"
The veteran Confederate soldier,
who has all along expressed belief in
his sons innocence, was yisibly af-
fected. He grasped the bars for sup
port, while he answered only, My
boy. My boy"
For more than an hour father and
son conversed, and Colonel Richeson
then left the jail as he came, in a
closed carriage, and was driven, it is
believed, to the home in Brookline OF
Moses Grant Edmands, father of Miss
Violet Edmands, to whom the clergy
man was to be married. 1t was re-
ported that family reunion was to be
held at the Edmands home, at which
would be present also Miss Lille V.
Richeson, of Saranac Lake, n. Y, a
sister, and Douglas Richeson, of Chi
cago, a brother of the minister All
are in the city to aid in the clergy
mans fight for acquittal
The exhumation of the body of Miss
Linnell precipitated the first court
clash between attorneys for the prose
cution and for the defense. 1t was
the government which scored, for
Judge Murray in the Municipal Court
ruled agaist the petition Of Attorney
Philip h. Dunbar that the defense be
present at a second autopsy.
The body was subjected to an eX'
animation by Medical Examiner Tim.
othey Leary, following which District
Attorney Pellier issued a statement
declaring that no poison receptacle
was found buried with the body. He
also suggested the possibility that an
other poison as well as cyanide OF
potassium may have been used. Al
the conclusion of the medical ex
aminer's investigation the coffin was
forwarded to Hyannis and reburied.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02


Washington.-Una to do much
more than has been done toward
maintaining a naval force in the upper
reaches of the Chinese rivers because
Of the lack of light-draft gunboats,
Admiral Murdoch, commander-in-
chief OF the Asiatic station, has de-
cided to strengthen the American
naval representation at the deep
water treaty ports. Therefore, he has
ordered the coast defense ship Mont
Grey and the doube-turreted monitor
Monadnock to proceed at once from
Manila to the Chinese coast. The
Quiros, the last of the smalk gun
boats left at Manila, also has been or
dered to China and will probably go
up the Yangtse River. These addi-
tional ships are to look solely after
the interests of Americans and
foreigners
Ambassador Bacon cabled from
Paris that the French government had
decided that II did not see the present
necessity for joint action of the for.
eign naval forces in China. This was
doubtless in reply to the state depart
ment's suggestion to various Ameri-
can Ambassadors and Ministers that
they learn the purposes of the govern
ments TO which they were accredited
in dealing with the situation in China,
and the French response is exactly in
line with the desires of the State De
partment at this stage.
The State Department was informed
through the Chinese legation here of
the appointment Of Yuan Shi Kai to
the supreme command of the military
movements in China, confirming the
press reports.
Yuan Shi Kai, at whose instigation
negotiations between the government
and insurrectionists are about to be-
gin, is believed here to have been
awaiting such a concession on the
part OF the government before con-
senting to take active part in the
campaign. His delay in taking the
field when directed by the throne to
assume charge of the government
troops is thought to have been a
move to force acceptance of his plans
for bringing about peace.
The progress of events in China, II
is pointed out, seems to be favoring
Yuan. Yin Tcheng, the deposed com.
mander-in-chief of the imperial army,
was his bitter personal enemy, while
Tan Shao VI, the newly appointed
minister OF communications, is one Of
his proteges. Indications here are
that Yuan will be chosen premier.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Shakespeare Is Rejected.

Chicago Shakespeare has been re-
'jected as "licentious," unclean and OBJ
iectionable" by the Youthful Literary
Lights OF the Hammond High School,
and they are receiving the support of
their teachers to have the author Of
The Tanning of the Shrew, Venus and
Adonis and Pericles banished from the
curriculum. Beebon Amos, represent
ing the chief literary societies of the
school, in presenting the demand to
the faculty, characterized the Bard of
Avon as "a cheap grandstand player. "
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

one.pounder mounted on gun
carriage is said now to solve the prob
lem OF firing at aeroplanes. How such
weapon could be effectively sighted
remains to be shown. The convic-
tion grows that efforts to prepare for
the aerial battleshlp should be along
the line OF perfecting the sight. en-
iarging the caliber and lengthening
the range of sharpshooter rifles, and
training men for their speediest and
most accurate use.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
The Fulton County News
THE CARELESS SMOKER.
McConnensburg, Pa.

The average smoker is too careless
In the manner In which he tosses burn
ing cigar and cigarette butts and light
ed matches about. The chances are
that no damage will be caused, and he
takes those chances. When a home,
business house, city block. or even
a large section OF city. is burned by
q fire starting from smokers care
lessness the smoker goes scot free.
Is II not pertinent to ask why the law
should punish man for splitting on
the sidewalk because some one might
contract a germ disease as result OF
his carelessness, while no punishment
is fixed to deter him from throwing
fire about. although millions OF dollars
worth OF property and many lives may
be lost II the butt or match chances TO
fall where It can start a fire. The cru.
sade OF the anti-smoke contingent Is
not making much headway as a moral
issue. a movement for the improve
ment Of public health or an agitation
against the boorish individual who Is
discourteous to those with whom he
comes in contact, says the Louisville
Courier.Journa II 1t should result In
the enactment OF city ordinances max
ing 1t a misdemeanor to throw lighted
matches and butts about, and in state
laws providing punishment where It is
possible to fix the blame for a fire upon
a negligent smoker. millions OF dollars
worth Of property and many lives
might be saved. The habit OF smoking
cannot be ended by agitation.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Action is Instituted for Its
Dissolution.
SURPRISE TO THE OFFICIALS
Former Secretary OF War Dickinson
Special Counsel or the Govern
ment, Filed the Bill, Which
Was Kept a Secret.
IN THE BIG CASE.

Defendants in the case, the
largest corporation in the worid
and the richest individuals.
Steel Corporations capitallza-
tion-s5OS, 100000 common stock,
$36O,OOO,OOO preferred stock and
$596,OOO,OOO bonds, total OF $l''
100000.
Was organized in 1901 under
the financial management of j. i.
Morgan & Co.
Among the individual defend
ants who will be subpoened are j.
Plerpont Morgan, Charles NJ
Schwab, Ethelbert II. Gary, An
drew Carnegie, John d. Rocke-
feller, Sr., John d. Rockefeller,
Jr., Henry c. Frick and James D.
Hill.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Dynamite Pulverlzed.

San Francisco Pacific
Railroad officials here were notified of
the finding of 36 sticks of dynamite in
frog on the track at Ellwood, Cal,
a few moments after train No. IS, a
southbound passenger, had passed the
switch, Part of the dynamite was
pulverized, evidently having been
ground by the car wheels. The ex-
plosive was found within a few miles
of the bridge where similar cache
was planted when President Taft's
train passed October II.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

The burglar will always be about
seeking for a chance to rob. and the
police problem is how to reduce the
ranks OF these thieves to a minimum
and make their work so dangerous
that few will dare to undertake It,
Carelessness and forgetfulness on the
part OF the housekeeper make the
work OF these gentry far easier than
It would otherwise be. The police
generally do the best they can, but
they could do far better we're not the
burglars offered so many golden op-
portunities for the work they are al
ways so ready to do.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Woman Lashes Judae.

Seattle, Wash - Mrs. Christine
Olsen, a prominent suffrage worker
and voter, horsewhipped Judge John
f. IIain, of the Superior Court, in the
corridor of the County courthouse.
She rushed upon the judge unexpect-
edly and with strong arms welded
the big horsewhip across his face,
head and shoulders, raising large
welts on his face.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

The seizure OF Dr. Richter. noted
German engineer. by Greek bandits
who held him for a ransome of $225,-
900 will be apt to cause travellers to
avoid Mount Olympus until assurance
is received that the government Of
Greece is strong enough to prevent
such proceedings by the Greek Ma
tional society, so-called. for the re-
plenishment Of the societys treasury.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
TRAPPING sPARRoWS.
Governments Experiments Develop
Unexpected Results. E.

Washington.-Exp conduct
ed by Dr. A. K. Fisher of the govern
ment biological survey. in the trap
ping and poisoning of English spar
rows have developed some unexpected
results. The government scientists
have established the fact, by years
observation. that sparrows cling to
prescribed localities and that an en-.
tire space can be trapped clear Of
them.
The extensive grounds of the Agri-
cultural Department, in the heart Of
Washington, have been practically
made sparrow free. At the same time
flocks of the birds range up and down
the streets that bound the Agricul-
tural Departments park.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
THIS GIRL CAN DRIVE NAILS.
Twelve Buried In Board In as 2-5
Seconds.

st. Paul, Minn.-One more stride
was taken in the field of feminine ac-
complishment when Miss Florence
Wilcox, of st. Paul, junior coed in
the Minnesota Agricultural School in
the annual field meet, drove IL ten
penny nails in the girls nail.driving
contest in the record breaking time of
46 2-5 seconds.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

Cincinnati Emperor William Of
Germany has honored the German Lit
erary Club of Cincinnati by present
ing 1t with the jubilee edition of the
complete works of the poet Schiller.
The volumes have just arrived and
will be formally presented to the club
November 80 The Emperor's gift
was in recognition Of the services Of
the club in furthering German cul-
ture
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Yeoos Break Oklahoma Bank.

Shawnee, okla.-Robbers attacked
the town of McComb, seevral miles
from here, cut telephone and tele-
graph wires, then blew open the safe
in the town bank. They got large
amount of money and escaped before
Il Sheriff's posse could head them off.
Big posses are on the robbers trail.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
JUMPS INTO PIT WITH BEARS.
Animals Refuse To Harm Girl Tired
OF Life.

Lima, 0hio.-ln an attempt to end
her life while suffering from despond-
ency Miss Anna Harter, 33 years old,
leaped into a pit at the city park in
which were confined two large black
bears.
The bears, however, refused to
harm her, and she was found in the
pit some time later by Lee Stuckey,
a park attache.
The bears attacked him when he
went to the woman's rescue and drove
him from the pit, but he subdued them
with stream Of water from hose
and dragged Miss Harter from the in
closure.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Must Not Disgrace Family Name.

Evansville, Ind.--"So long as they
do nothing TO disgrace the family
the six children of the late
Adam Helfrich are to receive the in
come from his 100000 estate, accord
ing to his will. The widow and elder
son are to be sole judges OF the con-
duct of the others.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
sailex viii Surely Retire.

Washington. 49, Emphatically deny
ing reports that he had changed his
mind about retiring to private life,
Senator Joseph w. Bailey, of Texas,
in an interview here, stated that his
decision to leave the Senate at the
expiration of his present term in 1913
was irrevocable.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

When we read how the aviators are
held up by rain and logs and other
weather conditions It becomes more
and more evident that an immense de-
velopment must come in the flying ma
chine before it arrives at the stage OF
much usefulness.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

A Boston Chlnaman is going back
10 his native land after having
amassed a fortune OF half a million
dollars out Of chop suey. We venture
to predict that he will lose his head
II he ever tries to spring that Amer
lean invention on his fellow country
men.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

In certain parts Of the country
farmers have been cutting hay with
their automobiles Unfortunately 1t
will not be possible for many OF them
to dig potatoes with automobiles this
year
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
NEW CHINESE MINISTER.
S. Alfred SEE Appointed To Succeed
Chang Yin Tang.

Washington.-S. Alfred SEE has
been selected to be Chinese minister
to Washington, to succeed the in
cumbent, Chang Yin Tang, who is
now in Mexico. Mr.. SEE is gradu-
ate of Cornell University and connect.
ed with the Chinese Foreign Office,
Mr. SEE is not stranger in Wash
ington, as he came here first in 1892,
when he was enrolled as student in
the Central High School, from which
he was graduated four years later.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Falls Hunting Child.

York, Pa.---Lee Boughter, who Keeps
Wild Cat Inn, near Marietta, while
hunting for little Arthur Ely, dropped
25 feet from a cliff. Boughter would
have been killed had it not been for
his striking q bed of soft leaves. He
was badly bruised and cut.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
PAUL AND 8EULAH ON STAGE.
Beattie Case Notoriety Responsible
For Vaudeville Turn.

Richmond, Va.-It just became
known here that Paul Beattie, princi-
pal witness in the Beattie murder
trial, left for New York last Saturday
to appear in vaudeville with Beulah
Binford. Exactly what role he is to
take does not appear to be known
here.
Paul will appear on the stage
against the wishes and advice of his
motherin-law and his wife.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Elka Dedicate Costly Club.

New York.-A magnificent new fif-
teen.story clubhouse, costing $25OO,-
600, was dedicated here by the
mother lodge" of the Benevolent Pro-
tective Order of Elks. Brethren from
all parts of the United States at
tended.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Ambassador of For Japan.

San Francisco. - Charles Page
Bryan, who was recently transferred
from the position of United States
minister to Belgium TO that of am
bassador to Japan, sailed Wednesday
for his new post of duty at Toxic.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
: Men.o'.Warsmen Drowned.

Kiel, Germany.--A small boat which
was being lowered over the side of
the German cruiser Muenchen cap
sized, throwing its occupants into the
water. A boatswain and six sailors
were drowned.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
SO lnsurrectIonlsts Killed.

Mexico City,-Fifty Of Zapata's in
surrectionary army were killed in one
encounter at Yecapixti, near Cuatla,
according to a special received by the
Herald.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

The Pullman building in New York
is said to be the narrowest skyscraper
in existence. A glance at its picture
leads one to suspect that It is a smoke
stack equipped with windows.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
AMERICAN CARDINALS.
The PapsI Delegate Without lnforms'
tion.

Rome-The Pope will create
large number of cardinals at the con.
slstory to be held November 27. The
Most Rev. John NJ. Farley, archbishop
of New York, and the Most Rev. VII
liam II. OConnell, archbishop of Bos-
ton, are among those who will receive
the red hat. Monsignor Diomede
Falconio. apostolic delegate at Wash
ington, also will be elevated, accord
ing to the announcement made Sat
urday.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Military Aviator Killed.

Rheims, France.-While trying out
military aeroplane the pilot, Jean
Desparment, fell with the machine
from height of coo feet and was
crushed to death.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Farmer Asleep a Week.

Dunkirk, N. Y.-lsaac Belote, a
farmer of Forestville, has been asleep
since last Thursday. Electric bat
teries and other efforts by well-known
physicians to awaken him prove futile.
Nourishment in liquid form is being
given him through tube.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Mrs. stannard Not Guilty.

onanagan, Mich.-Mrs. Laura Stan
nard was declared by jury not guilty
of murder. She was charged with
having done her husband to death
with strychnine.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
morooean Affair Nearly Closed.

Berlin.-The German Foreign ohice
substantiates the French report, that
the Moroccan negotiations probably
will terminate this week.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

Canton, Ohio-Three persons are
reported killed and dozen Others
seriously injured in railway wreck
at Minerva, IL miles from this place.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

Ipswich, Mass.-Helen Taft, daugh-
ter of the President, was thrown from
her horse while following the Myopia
Hunt Clubs hounds through the fields,
but was uninjured.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
MORE WARSH|PS
SENT TO CHINA
American Naval Forces There
Are Increased.
NO JOINT ACTION AT PRESENT

Chinese Government lnstltutlng Ne.
eotiatlons With Rebels In Hope or
Terminating the Revolution BY Con.
cessions-Gen. IL Yuan Hense,
Rebel Leader, Proclaims Himself
Presldent-Gen. Yin Tchang, the
Minister OF War, Ordered To Turn
Over the imperial Forces.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

An attachment has been invented to
make an alarm clock turn on and light
a gas Jet at a predetermined time.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

II Ia TO be remembered, OF course.
that the bargain counter came in after
the hoop skirt went out.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02

II Reno divorces should compel
owners to live In Nevada there would
be fewer divided households.