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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
ARMENIANs DRIVEN OUT.
10000 At lgdir and 100000 Expected
From Van.

Tifis, Trans-Caucasia, via Petrograd
and London.-The Armenian Bishop
has received information that 10000
Armenian refugees have arrived at
Igdir, the principal outlet of the villa
yet of Van.
II is expected that fully 100000 will
be driven from Van alone, and an
other exodus of Christians from Per
sia is feared.
Kurds are reported to have mas
sacred 10000 Armenians in the vilayet
of Bitlis, throwing the bodies Of the
victims into the Tigris and Euphrates
river.
The war on this front has reached a
degree Of intensity hitherto unknown
except in the period just preceding the
Russian victory at Sary-Kamysh.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
GEORGE FITCH, AUTHOR, DEAD.
Fails To Rally From Operation For
Appendicitis.

Berkeley, Cal-George Fitch, the
author of Peoria, ILL.,, died at a sana-
torium here, having failed to rally
from an operation for appendicitis.
Mr.. Fitch was taken i'll on Saturday.
He had been visiting his sister, Miss
r. Louise Fitch who is a student in
the University Of California.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Lancaster, Pa.-George ]. Atklr,
promoter Of the Marietta Manufactr|
Ing Company, has closed deal ID
New York for the manufacture Of a
100000 rifles. The Marietta plant viii
be renovated and employment will ID
given 500 persons. An advancemsl
Of $3.50, 900 has been posted.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
It.cENT POSTAGE STAMP NOW

Government To Issue II To Meet Par.
eel Post Need.
Washington.-A II cent postage
stamp will soon make It's appearance.
The new stamp was made necessary
by parcel post. In the first zones there
are thousands Of packages upon which
the fee for postage and insurance
amounts to II cents, and the Postofiice
Department reached the conclusion
that a ll.cent stamp would save time
at the postare-stamp counters. The
new stamp bears the head Of Franklin
In profile from Houdon's bust II Is
the same shape and size Of other
stamps. Ordinary stamps now en-
brace denominations from to y
cents, together with 10 cents, 20 cents,
80 cents. so cents and 81,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
CORR DEFENsEs ATTACKED.
10000 italians After Five Hours Bat
tie Defeat Austrians.

Geneva.-A Laibacb message says
10000 Italian troops, with powerful
artillery, conducted five-hour attack
upon the Corr defenses. Numerous
Austrian batteries were silenced by
the Italian cannon. After final
bayonet attack the Austrian troops re-
tired toward the town, leaving 1000
dead and 500 prisoners
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
PEACE IN OCTOBER.
SIGNIFICANT Orders Issued To German
Forces In Flanders.

Forces In Flanders.
I.ondon-A significant order Of the
day predicting a resumption by the
Germans of vigorous offensive in the
west has been issued to the Teutonic
armies in Flanders, according to the
Amsterdam Telegraaf. An extract
from this order telegraphed by the
Amsterdam correspondent of the Ex-
change Telegraph Company follows;
"Our work now is practically fn-
ished in the east and we are about to
begin in the west. Peace is certain
in October"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
1000 MILITIA IN CAMP.
West Virginia National Guard To En-
gage In War Game.

Parkersburg, W Va.-The state en-
campment Of the West Virginia Ma
tional Guard began here Monday.
Tents were pitched and 1000 men
went into camp for 10 days. The
camp Is in charge Of Brig-Gen. John
c. Bond. with a number Of officials
Of the United States Army present as
instructors. An interesting feature
Of the encampment viii be a citizens
rife championship, IN which citizens
generally Of the State will be invited
to participate
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
BANK BANDITS GET $4,000.
Hold 100 Citizens At Bay While Safe
Is Dynamlted.

Maple Hill, Kan.-Several robbers
held more than 100 citizens at bay
while companions blew open the vault
of the Maple Hill State Bank, and
escaped with $4,000 1t is believed
there were seven men in the band.
The first explosion aroused citizens
who, when they reached the street,
we're met by armed men and forced to
remain quiet until six charges of the
explosive had been fired.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
BLEW OFF SISTERS HEAD.
slx.Year.old Boy Was Playing With
Fathers Gun.

Luray, Va.-Returning from an early
hunting trip in the Blue Ridge David
Smelser, who lives in the Kimball
neighborhood. i've miles east Of Luray,
handed his wife his gun, telling her TO
put it away For some reason Mrs.
Smelser failed to carry out her hus-
bands request. The smelser children
were left alone in the room where a
six.year-old boy playfully picked up the
gun and pointed it toward his sister.
When the weapon was discharged her
head was blown away.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
LAsr oE a FAMOUS IAN ooNE.

John W. Harper, Last Survivor OF
Harper Brothers.
Biddeford. Malne.-John w Harper
Of New York, last survivor Of the
Harper Bros, magazine publishers,
died at Biddeford Pool. He was 81
years Of age.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
MAY WITHHOLD NOBEL PRIZES.
VIII Be Reduced BY Sum OF Defense
Tax Next Year.

Stockholm-The amount available
for the Nobel prizes this year is 144,-
600 kroner (sSS,OO each, but it is pos.
sible that the distribution will be post
poned. Next year the sum will be re-
duced by 10000 kroner, this represent
ing the amount Of the new Swedish
defense tax.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

BY the will Of Miss Anna Hartranh
OF Norristown, daughter of formn
Governor John F. Hartranft, her estss
is divided between her sister, MarOt
wife of f. w. Steckham, and htl
niece, Anna.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
COAL SHORTAGE EXPECTED.
Pennsylvania Railroad Is Storing
Large Quantities.

Altoona, Pa.-Anticipating short
age of coal next fall and winter, the
Pennsylvania Railroad is taking steps
to protect itself by storing thousands
of tons at convenient points along the
system. Two big storage stations
have been established here. Since the
start Of the European war many
miners have responded to calls to the
colors. AS result coal companies
have been obliged to advertise for
miners.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
BATH TUB MURDERER HANGED.

Man Accused OF Drowning Three
Wives For Insurance.
London.--George Joseph Smith, the
wife murderer, was hanged at Maid
stone. Smith was found guilty by o
Jury on July /. He was accused OF
numbering three wives in order to col
lect insurance money on their lives.
In each case the victim was found
drowned In bathtub soon after the
wedding ceremony.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
GAS MoVIEs-wHAT?
New York VIII Photograph Meters To
Get Bills.

New York.-Gas meters in New
York hereafter will be read by photo
graph. The gas company believes that
this will insure absolute accuracy.
Meter readers employed by the COM
pany will be equipped with a small
camera which fits over the indicator
on the gas meter BY pressing a but
ton light is thrown on the dial and
exposure made showing the amount Of
gas burned
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Christopher Burke, of Slatlngtcn
aged fifteen years. was struck by
Central Railroad Of New Jersey trai
and injured fatally. He was remOye
TO the Palmerton Hospital, where y
died.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Washington. - General Venustiano
Carranza. first chief of the Constitu-
tonalist faction in Mexico, has dehed
the United States and the Latin
American powers represented in the
Pan-American Mexican conference to
interfere in the internal affairs of
Mexico.
In reply the United States ordered
tde remainder of the fourth battle
ship division of the Atlantic feet to
proceed to Southern waters. The
Louisiana and New Hampshire are al
ready on their way. The Connecticut
is in Haiti The Kansas and Minne'
sofa are undergoing repairs and will
probably go later. The collier CyL
clops also has sailed, These ships will
have on board about 5000 marines
and bluejackets.
Ships To Wait At Guantanamo.
The division is under the command
Of Rear-Admiral Walter Mclean,
whose flagship is the Louisiana. The
vessels will establish base at Guam
tanamo, Cuba, within easy striking
distance of the Mexican coast
As fast as possible the marines sent
to Haiti to settle its troubles will be
brought out and established at Guanta-
namo TO await further orders.
While this activity was being dis
played by the Navy Department, Sec
retary of War Garrison telegraphed
General Funston, in command on the
border, that every available soldier
would be sent him if needed. General
Funston now has $4,000 men on the
line, with 1000 more at Texas City,
making total of 21,000 men. The
7 900 men at Texas City will probably
be moved to the scene Of action.
Letters Breathe Defiance.
Carranza's letters to Secretary Ian
sing, Latin-American members Of the
Pan-American Conference and to the
Presidents of Brazil, Argentine and
Chile contained a solemn warning that
any attempt by these countries to set
up q government in Mexico would lead
to serious consequences. These com
munications, which were made public
by the Carranza agency here breathed
tone of defiance that indicated a
determination on the part of Car
rama to fight.
To Fight Intervention.
Evidently with the purpose of show
ing that Carranza in his defiance ia
the United States was backed by his
generals, letter to CarranZa from
Gen. Candido Aguilar, Governor ant
military commander Of the State ol
Vera Cruz, in which he protests
against outside interference in the in
ternal affairs Of Mexico and pledges
himself to fight it, was made public.
The imposing documentary array
was accepted in official circles here al
tantamount to a fiat declaration By
Carranza that the only activity on thu
part of this or any other Government
to which he win agree is the recogni
ton OF his Government and that h'
will oppose with force any attempt b!
the United States, acting alone or will
the six Latin-American countries, t.
set up any other government il
Mexico.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Richard Siler, aged FIVE years, va
drowned in the Susquehanna at Dun
cannon. He was playing on a val
along the river when he lost his icc.
Ing and fell in, the swift curerl
Varying him away.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
NEED NO COTTON FOR POWDER.

Germans Can Make ENpIosIVta WIIN'
out Staple.
London.-Announcement that Ger.
many Is now able to dispense with cot
ton in the manufacture Of military
supplies is made by the Frankiurter
Zeitung. as quoted by Reuters CORE
spondent at Amsterdam This news
paper asserts that the designation Of
cotton as contraband Of war would not
solve Anglo-American difficulties, and
adds: In the present condition Of
our technical science no cotton what
ever Is any longer used for war pur
poses"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
KILLED LEARNING TO RUN AUTO
Thomas Anderson, Golfer, Runs over
Embankment.

Embankment,
Orange, y. Thomas Anderson,
aged 80 years, a golfer, was killed near
Montclair by being crushed under his
automobile, which went over an EN-
bankment. Anderson was learning to
operate the machine Two demon
strators were injured Anderson was
the professional golfer at Montclair
Golf Club and a former open cham
pion of Pennsylvania. He was born
in Glasgow, Scotland, and was a
brother of the late William Anderson,
former national golf champion of the
United States.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
ALLIES STRIKE
At DARDANELLES
Land Fresh Troops and Launch
New Attack.
ASSISTED BY BIG FLEET
Sweep Enemy Back On krithla Road.
Armies Battling To Open
Way To Suecor
Russians.

London.--The commencement OF
new and greater efforts to force the
Dardanelles and thus bring succor to
the Russians, and at the same time to
influence the Balkan States, is the
latest feature of the war news.
The renewed attempt against the
Turkish positions, which apparently is
in full swing, seems to be a concerted
one. Attacks are being made at the
tip OF the peninsula along the Krithia
road, where gain of 200 yards on
front of 800 yards has been made, and
at Sari Bair where an important crest
has been occupied, according to Gen.
Sir Ian Hamilton, commander-in-chief
of the British forces.
Elsewhere" General Hamilton's
report continues, "a fresh landing has
been successfully effected and con-
siderable progress made"
This landing evidently was a sur
prise to the Turks, as $50 prisoners, a
number of guns and quantity of ma
terial are declared to have been taken
by the British forces.
Italy To Lend Hand.
The forcing of the Dardanelles is
realized by the military critics here to
be of the greatest Importance, for they
assert that It is the only way that the
Allies can render immediate aid to
Russia and repay her for the great
sacrifices she has made for the com
mon cause. In addition, 1t is believed
by the military observers that a sue
cess here would bring the Balkan
States definitely over to the side Of
the Quadruple Entente powers in the
war. Italy is understood to be pre-
pared to lend a hand in the Darda-
nelles operations.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

James 2. Fairbanks, Of Camdsi
N. j., wire salesman. in the emplv
of New York firm, dropped dtil
while talking business to A. P. ALI
baugh, of Spring Mount. Death va
due to apoplexy.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

The directors of Carbon County b
dustrisl Society are making arrangs
ments to illuminate the fair ground
with electricity this year, so that b.
fair, which will be held the last wed
OF September, can be open evenings
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Caught in a loop Of wire cav,
James E. Frick. aged thirty'nlnm,,'
lawyer. was killed at a sawml. I.
Juniata Gap. His brother, InVr K
started the engine on Its fatSl
Thomas did not know James W.
the mill
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Mrs. Mary Pyott. of GarrettfctI
was hurt seriously by falling down ths
cellar from the porch of her home
while in the act of passing mail oys
to her brother.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
CARRANzA WARNS
UNITED STATES
Also Latin American ENJOYS to
Quit Meddling in Mexico.
MORE WARSHIPS co SOUTH

Declares, In Effect, In Notes To WASH
ineton and Lstln-American coun-
tries That He viii Not Agree To
Any Action BY Pan.Ameriean Con-
ference Which Will Frustrste His
Ambitions.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
PEACE WITH HONOR.
Aim OF Wilson, Says Vlee.President
Marshall.

Kansas City, Mo. - Peace with
honor is what President Wilson is try
ing to hold for the United States"
said Thomas r. Marshall. Vice-Presi-
dent, who arrived here on a speaking
tour. "But II 1t should come to the
point where we should not be able to
maintain peace, with honor and would
have to fight, then we would fight and
that's all there 10 to IT,"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
zEPPeLlNs RAID AGAIN.
Six Persons Killed, % Injured; "a
Houses Badly Damaged.

London. .-Omcial announcement was
made of an airship raid on the east
coast Of England, The official an
nouncement says that six persons were
killed, % were injured and IA houses
were damaged seriously by bombs and
that one Zeppelin was probably dam
aged, but escaped.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

! Mrs Margaret Thoroman, .oi Ia
land, Ore, has been elected asen'
the charity organization of Easton =.
Phillipsburg, to fill the vacancy ca',. 4,
by Miss Jennie Grifth accepting N N
superintendency OF the National ""
Home, Washington.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Charles Arnavage, 81 years on
former policeman, former councllma'
and salesman, was killed by Fe
mature dynamite explosion at india
Ridge Colliery. Shenandoah. A widO'
and four children survive. 1t was ~
victims first day in the mines.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19
s2,5Oo,Ooo,oOo MORE FOR WAR.

German Federal Council Calls For New
Credit.
London.-A Reuter- dispatch from
Amsterdam says "A Berlin telegram
received here states that in bill voted
today by the Federal Council for a
supplementary Imperial budget for
1915 new credit of $1O,OOO,OO 600
marks ts2,5OO, ,OOO,O ,OOO) was asked for.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Johanathan A. Canister, George RTs
sell and Martin Reddig, of Stonsr
vile, secured FIVE ground hogs y
electrifying the ground by means q
an electrical battery.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

r. S. McGarvey, thirty-seven ys".
old, of Carnegie, was killed wnsn ~,
twenty.poind ornament on the ais 's
floor of City Hall dropped upon :" !.
as he was walking in the crowu'
gmithfeld street. McGaryey was =
ployed as a collector.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Mrs. Rebecca Schureman laval, =
Easton. widow of Cyrus laval, cr
of the few real daughters" Of ID
American Revolution. celebrated be
n'nety-first birthday.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Robert Weaver, aged twentyn'
years, was struck in the abdomen y
a heavy pipe while at work at no
Colliery of the Lehigh Coal 4 Nav
cation Company. Lansford. He W.
removed to the Coaldale HospNI
where he died several hours later
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Squire William II. Glace' q"
peventy-six, one OF the leading ~,
dents of Catasaqua, and Mrs. Anna !
Mosser, aged fifty-five, his nOu.,
keeper. were married at his resideus
the ceremony being performed by Nv
Wesley Thiel, OF Locust Dale
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

DR.. Amy ]. Rule resigned as assn
ant physician of the department ~
women of the State Insane HospI'
to engage in private practice In was
ington.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

died.
Mrs. Mary Pyott, of GarrettfON|
was hurt seriously by falling down ths|
cellar from the porch of her home
while in the act of passing mail oys|
to her brother.
Mrs. Rebecca Schureman laval, z
Easton, widow of Cyrus laval, Or'|
of the few real daughters" OF M
American Revolution, celebrated ha|
ninety-frst birthday.
Johanathan A. Canister, George RIs|
sell and Martin Reddig, of Stoner|
vile, secured FIVE ground hogs n
electrifying the ground by means q
an electrical battery.
Charles Arnavage, 81 years chI
former policeman, former councllnr
and salesman, was killed by a Fe
mature dynamite explosion at lndu
Ridge Colliery, Shenandoah. A wldo'
and four children survive. 1t was W
victims first day in the mines
Robert Weaver, aged twentyhf
years, was struck in the abdomen y
a heavy pipe while at work at no
Colliery of the Lehigh Coal 4 Nav
CATION Company, Lansford. He w.
removed to the Coaldale Hospl'A
where he died several hours later
Dr. Amy j. Rule resigned as assn
ant physician of the department ~
women of the State Insane Hospl..'
to engage in private practice In was
ington.
Seeing a Central Railroad OF NJ,
Jersey officer approaching, an illes.
train rider ran into the Lehigh h''
Rt Mauch Chunk and was drowned
Isaac Johnson, President Judge
the courts of Delaware county, V''.
brated his seventy-fourth birthday y
niversary.
Squire William II. Glace, @I
peventy-six, one Of the leading ~
dents of Catasaqua, and Mrs. Anna
Mosser, aged fifty-fve, his nOu',
keeper. were married at his resloeu.,
the ceremony being performed by Nv
Wesley Thiel, OF Locust Dale
r. s. McGarvey, thirty-seven 'e"
old, of Carnegie, was killed when
twenty-poind ornament on the Wv
floor of City Hall dropped upon "a
as he was walking in the crowu'
gmithfeld street. McGaryey was y
ployed as collector
Mrs. Margaret Thoroman, oil ~
land, Ore, has been elected asen'
the charity organization of Eas'on !.
Phillipsburg, to fill the vacancy cav. n
by Miss Jennie Griffith acceptlnss i, II
superintendency OF the National W.
Home, Washington.
Caught in a loop Of wire Va'I
James e. Frick. aged thirty'nlnn,,
lawyer was killed at sawn''.
Juniata Gap. His brother InV~ Il
started the engine on Its fatal
Thomas did not know James W"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Isaac Johnson, President Judge
the courts of Delaware county GO.
brated his seventy-fourth birthday y
niversary.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1915-08-19

Seeing a Central Railroad OF NJ,
Jersey officer approaching, an lles.
train rider ran into the Lehigh m''
Mt Mauch Chunk and was drowned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-13
\. xv,th rat,ons for two days.

fuls with rations for two days.
"This small ration of alcohol was
considered indispensable by the army
ply sicians," writes a correspondent to
the Liverpool Post. "They considered
1t necessary that the soldier exposed
to the cold for hours in the trenches
should have some stimulant availaole,
and experience taught that the drop OF
rum, taken either straight or In MS
tea, was the thing"
In some quarters fears have been ex-
pressed that the distribution of an al
coholic stimulant to the soldiers might
lead some OF the men to form perrna-
nent habits of drinking. but army lead
ers replied that the quantity handed
out was too small to justify any such
fear, and moreover. it is given to men
only when they are actually in the
front lines or in exposed positions on
outpost duty.
AS a matter Of fact, everything is
done to insure the sobriety OF the
troops. When the armies are either
advancing or retreating thru town
all the saloons are closed. and the same
measure is taken wherever the troops
are in occupation of town.
Old campaigners declare that their
daily spoonful of rum is a safeguard
against certain diseases, such as chol-
era.
AS a matter of fact, notwithstanding
the army's purchases of rum, the total
importations of this beverage nave
fallen off more than half since the be
ginning of the war. Importers explain
this by saying that the rum makers in
Jamaica and the West Indies are not
making as much as formerly. because a
greater profit is to be realized just now
from the sale OF sugar. altho the price
of rum has advanced about 20 per
cent.