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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Routed from their beds fifty or more
guests were driven in scanty attire
from the Hotel Humes, Mercer. by Are
which destroyed the historic structure
and six other buildings with loss esti
mated at 100000. The hotel was
built more than 100 years ago. and en-
tertained among many other dis
tinguished men. General Lafayette.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

For the second time within three
months, the Lansdale Foundry Com
pany, manufactured of structural iron
work, has found it necessary TO en-
large its plant there by building an ad.
dtlon, 60 by 30 feet
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27
CONFEDERATE REUNION IN MAY.
United Veterans To Fraternize At
Birmingham, Ala.

New Orleans The twenty-sixth an
nual reunion Of the Union Confederate
Veterans will be held in Birmingham
Ala, on May IS, II and Is next. on
cial announcement Of the dates was
made here by William Z. Mickle,
adjutant general of the veterans organ.
ization.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Comptroller Williamson suggested
to the House Rules Committee pitiless
publicity as weapon against banks
that charge usurious interest.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Francis J. Boaz, contractor, has
brought suit against the State OF Penn
sylvania for payment of s12,955.2S.
which he says is due him for work
done in the erection Of the State
tuberculosis Sanitorium at Hamburg.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Hugh p. Mcmahon, molder. was
killed at the works Of the Seaboard
Steel Casting Co, Chester. by getting
caught under falling flask. He was
literally crushed fiat
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Statistics just compiled by Commis-
sioners' Clerk Cadwallader, show tha'
the prisoners in the Bucks county jail
during the year 1915 cost the county
s1O,2GI19, or on an average of fifty
eight cents per day for each prisoner.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Steam passenger trains will be re-
placed by cars operated by gasoline
power on the Meadville and Linesville
branch of the Bessemer & Lake Erie
Railroad. beginning February /, ac'
cording TO announcement
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Frank Bohanna. OF Port Carbon.
aged eighteen years, employed about
the ashpits at ST. Clair. was struck by
a locomotive, thrown into the ashpit
OF hot clnders and killed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

BY decree of Judge Swartz, Mont
gomery county will have another Dor
ough, and incidentally another elec'
tion district, by reason of the incor-
poration of the village of Bryn Athyn.
in Moreland Township.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Complains were filed by the At
lantic Refining Company with the Pub
lie Service Commission against the ad-
vance in coal rates of the New York
Central lines on the Franklin Division.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

A man was in the office Of Superin-
,endent of Finance and Accounts
Charles B. Moul at the City Hail. Ches-
ter, and shortly after he had taken his
departure it was found that sSS had
been stolen. No clew has been secured
as TO his identity.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

The Pennsylvania Railroad placed
with its Altoona shops orders for 105
locomotives, rs passenger cars and
1000 all-steel box cars. to be delivered
during 1916.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Henry j. Huesman, seventy-one
years old. Readings oldest florist, and
who years ago conducted large estab-
lishment in Philadelphia, died Of heart
failure.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Using a pair of scissors to pry apart
what she imagined was bead of cop
per, Miss Millie Gilbert exploded
!ynamite cap at her home in Globe
Mills. and her left hand was so shat
tered as to necessitate amputating four
fingers.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Conestoga Center hereafter will
have FIRE protection. The Conestoga
Center Fire Company was organized
with Franklin Warfel president
Elmer Hoax was elected fire chief. A
chemical engine and uptodate ap-
paratus win be purchased
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Carl Albert Brown, Allentown, four
years old died in agony. While his
mother was making tea on Wednesday
he was greatly interested in the steam
coming out of the spot AS ner back
was turned he climbed on the stove
and put the spout in his mouth.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Prof. John Smoke, superintendent OF
public schools of Lebanon county, in
addressing the annual convention OF
the York County School Directors As
sociation, advocated an extension OF
the compulsory attendance period Of
rural schools.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-01-27

Grief over the death of her mother
Is given by physicians as the cause of
the death of Mrs. Daniel Schultz,
thirty-five years old, of Reading,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06
ENGLAND FEARS
GERMAN RAIDERS

< New York, Feb. 5.--England fears
German raiders are roaming the seas.
This became known today when Cap
tain Finch. of the British steamer
Baltic, commander OF the Arabic
when she was sunk. arrived here to-
day, telling of how the admiralty had
warned him to be on his guard
against disguised raiders and not to
permit any steamer to approach with
ing two miles of the Baltic until II
had been identified.
Stories of Baltic passengers con-
firmed statements OF the Appam pas
sengers, who reached here last night,
that at least two raiders are loose
on the Atlantic. The Baltic, though
not conveyed, zig-zagged as a precau-
tion in the Irish sea against attacks
from raiders or submarines. though
none was sighted. Forty-fve trawl-
ers. moving in semi-circle, were re-
ported in the Irish sea, dipping with
steel nets for submarines.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06
OTTAWA POLICE ON
HUNT FOR ALIENS

Ottawa. Ont. Fcb. 5,-The greatest
roundup of aliens since the begin.
ming OF the war. was ordered by the
dominlng police today when their
men at all points were told TO appre-
hend all foreigners who left Ottawa
the night the parliament buildings
burned.
This step followed close on tho de.
struction of tho Ottawa parliament
buildings by nre, the destruction OF
the clothing house with $500. 900
damages OF the Grant. Holden & Ora
ham company early today here. and
the apparent effort OF a stranger to
reach the Victoria bridge. Montreal,
for what authorities think was q
blasting attempt.
II Is now that the supposed bridge
plotter lost his life by drowning. for
his tracks were traced to open water
"A roundup OF foreigners will be
made the more easy because railroads
have turned over ticket numbers and
destinations OF alien passengers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06
REPORTS
ANOTHER BLAZE

Ottawa, Ont. Feb. 5.--While In
yestigation OF the parliament build
Ing destruction by fire was under
way, a new blaze, believed TO bo In
cendiary, early today destroyed the
war supply plant Of Grant, Holden
a. Graham company.
Thousands OF dollars worth OF
clothing and haversacks were ruined,
but the few men in the plant at the
time escaped safely.
The watchman said he Is con-
vlnced that a hrebug was responsible.
Reports'that spies wrecked the par
lament building we're revived by Sir
Wilfrid Laurier's speech, In which he
said that "cruel foe had been re-
sponslble"
Is. u. Law, a member OF parlia-
ment, and a deputy clerk have been
added to the list Of missing In the
parliament fire.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06
GERMANY FORSEES
NO CRISIS WITH us,
(By United Press Leased wlre,J

Berlin, Feb. 8. 5.--Germany fpresees
no immediate crisis in relations with
the United States over the Lusltania
torpedoing. Despite pessimistlc re-
ports from English sources regarding
the American attitude, officials here
scoifed today AT the possibility that
Germany's refusal to disayow the in
cident would bring the affair to an
immediate and grave head. Indeed,
they believed that further informal
exchanges are certain to occur before
Germany frames formal answer to
the last American note in the case.
Inasmuch as the latest instruction
sent to Ambassador Won Bernstorn
calls for an answer from the Ameri-
can state department, II Is regarded
probable that the two nations will air
their views anew, whether the United
States approves or disapproves Of the
German proposals.
In its realization that the situation
has grown more serious, and in It's
discussion OF possible break. the
public recalls utterances OF the pre-
sident on his preparedness tour, wide
" printed here. which are interpreted
as a warning to Germany that Amer
lea intends to deal firmly in the Lusi-
tania situation. On the other hand,
the public does not believe that the
United States will force breach In
diplomatic relations because OF Ger
many's refusal to use a specific ex-
preston OF disavowal.
If deadlock Is reported, 1t Is be-
lieyed certain that q break could be
averted by referring the disavowal
demand to arbitration.
In fact only the most pessimistic
believe America would refuse such
a proposal.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06

Chicago. Fob, Theatrical and
society leaders today burned wires
TO Windsor. Ont. IN efforts 10 gain
the release OF Charles Strony. director
OF French opera in tho Chicago Grand
Opera company. held there ON auspi-
cion OF being tho tirobug who destroy.
cd the Ottawa parliament buildings,
His friends regard as ridiculous
the suspicious OF tho dominion au.
thoritlcs, In fact. they said while
Strony looks like German. he Is u
Belgian. chcrishing II sincere hatred
for the Teut0ns. His Wife and chill.
dron are believed TO be detained In
Belgium by the German condncrors
50 his friends declare he could not
bo an anti'ally plotter,
Strony went from her to conduct
concerts In Montreal. Toronto. ono.
boc and Ottawa, Because o. close
connections with the Chicago train
at Ottawa. he sped TO tho depot In
u taxiCab when the parliament build.
Ings tire was at lts height This &c.
currcnce. II IL believed. caused ON
clals to feel that there was some nj.
terror motive for his haste,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06
GRAND OPERA MAN SUSPECTED Of
BURNING PARLIAMENT BUILDING

Windsor. Ont, Fob, 6..-After
spending the night In Jail here, vent
Ing his temperament" Charles
Strony. Belgian. Chicago Grand Opera
man, was released shortly before
noon today from arrest on suspicion
of firing the Ottawa parliament build
ings. A telegram from the chief OF
dominion police said the evidence
against him was not conclusive and
that he had been detained as a for
oigner In order that he might explain
his presence In Ottawa when the Are
was raging.
Strony, who was formerly the Of
hcial accompanist for the Queen OF
Belgium. threatened after his release
to sue the chief OF police and the gov
ernment for false imprisonment Az
soon as he was free he FASTENED TO a
hotel. dashed of u cocktail. and
heaved n Sigh OF relief after the
nightmare OF spending some hours In
company with two drunken sailors.
He explained he had hastened from
the theater at ll;s0 o'clock after
playing for tho Duke OF Connaught.
in order TO make connections with
the Chicago train.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06

his arrest last night as he arrived
from Ottawa ON u Canadian Pacific
train, on route to Chicago,
The musician explained that he
had played before tho Duke OF Con-
naught Thursday night and had hur-
ried out of Ottawa to reach Chicago,
Authorities had word from the
chief of the dominion police that
strony was suspected and that ho had
fastened In taxioab To the station
only two hours after tho biz nro
started,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06
day, according to announcement to-

day, according to announcement to-
day
In marrying LouTellegen Miss
Farrar broke two yows-not to marry
until she was 40, and to marry only
an American.
LouTellegen. born in Holland OF
a Greek father and French mother,
was acting for the movies in south
ern California when the opera singer
was playing for them. The newly
weds have had their honeymoon-one
day-for their managers could allow
them no more time away from re-
hearsals.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06

Windsor, Ont. Feb. 5.r-'Dlscovery
OF a picture OF the Ottawa parliament
buildings In tho effects OF Charles
Strony. director of French opera in
tho Chicago Grand opero company.
strengthened official suspicious that
he was connected with tho tire that
wrecked the structure Thursday
night.
Strony. who described himself IA
a Belgian musician. 2S years old. was
held here iucommunicado following
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06

Oregon mining laws, dOc. Courier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06
PRESIDENT MAY MAKE
TRIP THROUGH SOUTH

Washington, Feb 5.--The tenta-
tive schedule for President Wilson's
second preparedness Swing around
the circle" includes Cincinnati, Dal-
las, Galveston, Little Rock, New Or
leans, Louisville, Paducah, Atlanta,
Richmond, Raleigh and other cities.
These would be covered in two
weeks Journey, and probably the pre-
sldent Will not 80 into the far west
II he determines upon making the
second trip,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06

Amsterdam. Feb. 5.--Four hun
dred and fifty Germans, attacking
Dvlnsk, were drowned when Russian
fire broke the Dwina river ice be-
meath them, according to dispatch
received here today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06
GERALDINE FARRAR
BRIDE OF MOVIE ACTOR

,3y United Press Leased Wire.l
New York. Feb. 5.-Romance that
started in sunny California six
months ago budded into the marriage
of Geraldine Farrar, 32 years old,
grand opera star. and Lou-Tellegen,
80 years old, movie actor here, Tues
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06
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la GRIPPE MAKES MARKET
ron CALIFORNIA LEMONS

Los Angeles, Feb. 5,-~Threo cheers
for La Grlppol
John Elliott. customs collector,
says the disease has made lots OF
money for California growers owing
TO tho blg demand for hot lemonados
in tho grippe awept east
"Viyo Ia grippe"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-06
R0UMANIAN, TO SEEK
BIG FOREIGN LOAN

Rome, Feb. 5.-Roumania has an
nounced her intention of floating a
$40, 100000 foreign loan immediate
ly. The Roumanian press said that
this was for war purposes.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-09
COMMISSIONERS TO GET
RID OF GARBAGE TROUBLE
Ladies of City Club Appear Before
Council in Efforts to Have City
Cleanup Period.

"A large delegation from the Wo-
mans Club appeared before the city
commissioners THURSDAY night and
asked the board to provide ways and
means of disposing of garbage. 1t
vas contended that the draymen of
the city have no certain place to dis
pose of the refuse Of the city unless
they go several miles out of the city.
There was some talk among the COM
missioners of constructing a kind of
of crematory for the city at a small
cost but the matter was referred to
the sanitary committee of which M.
NJ Shepherd is chairman.
A special meeting of the city COM
missioners will be held March Is at
which final arrangements will be made
towards perfecting plans for the re-
modelling of the city hall. Architect
Stillwell was instructed to have final
sketches in shape to present to the
board so that advertisements for bids
could be made and work commenced
as soon as possible.
It was brought out in the meeting
that at least one of the councilmen
was in favor of the proposed scheme
printed in the Hustler some time ago
In which it was suggested that the
Hawkins property be purchased by
the city and a city hall constructed on
same, leaving plenty of grounds for a
modern city park. The majority OF
the board seemed to. think that an eX-
penditure of not more than $4,000 on
the present city hall was all that the
city could afford at this time.
The board decided to place double
tax upon all itinerate plumbers who
id work in Hendersonville as such.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-09
RUNAWAY MULE CAUSES con-
SIDERABLE CONSIDERATION.
Animal Dashes Down Main Street Col
liding With Two Teams Hurting
Three Persons to Ground.

The miraculous still happens, as is
attested by the fact that runaway
mule hitehed to "a. buggy eYertnr rned
two vehicles, threw 3 persons out of
two vesicleE and did no great amount
Of damage to either vehicles or per-
sons in them.
On Monday morning mule said to
belong to H. E. Vincent of Flat Rock,
anG driven by young Gibbs, also OF
Flat Rock, ran away down Main street
causing considerable CONSERVATION
as the street was crowded with the
regular morning traffic. The animal
was being held by Mr.. Gibbs who was
assisting a companion to get into the
buggy, and who was standing on the
ground Before the lady could get up
into the vehicle the mule suddenly
started forward and after running
short distance ran into the buggy of
William Lott, which was standing
before DR.. Egerton's Office building.
MI Lofts buggy was completely
overturned. but was not materially
hurt While the buggy was being
Strengthened up the mule became res
tive again and for the second time
ran off. Mr.. Gibbs either fell or
jumped from the buggy, and the mule
continued its flight down the street.
When opposite Guill's store the team
ccllided with a buggy coming in an
opposite direction, in which James
Jackson and a little child were seated.
Despite the force of the collision, and
the fact that Mr.. Jackson and the
cLild were thrown violently to the
hard surface of the road, neither was
seriously hurt. Both teams were
turned over, and badly entangled.
Many spectators rushed to the scene
and in a few moments the tuggies
were righted and the occupants of
both resumed their seats and drove
aN2V
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-09
REPORT OF GRAND JURY.
JEry Finds all Public Buildings in
Fine Shape; Recommends Some
Repairs to the Jail.

10 the Honorable M. H. Justice:
We the Grand Jurors of this term
of court beg to submit the following
report:
We have in a body examined the
county Jail and find it well kept and In
good condition considering the pres
ent building. We find some repairs
that need attention at once.
We have in a body examined the
county court house to see and find it
in a good sanitary condition and the
public offices we'll kept.
We have by committee visited and
examined the county home and find
everything pertaining to the home in
excellent condition. Inmates all say
that they are well treated
We have Investigated all matters
brought before us to the best of our
ability.
Therefore we ask to be discharged.
w. G. GULLICK, Foreman.
French Broad hustler and Western Carolina Democrat. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1915-1916, 1916-03-09
Expert Talks, of Condition, Character and
Cost Of Our Roads---Strong Plea
for Maintenance.
tor Maintenance.

Some $50 miles of road has been i'm
proved under these issues, $50 miles
OF which has been sanded The sand
has been applied in thin layers and al
lowed to be worked in by ne traffic.
This method has been the cause of
much criticism but owing to its many
advantages feel sure it will be gen
erelly adopted. The idea originated IN
Henderson County and had never been
used, SO far as / know, in any other
section. However, without this meth
cd Henderson County could never have
road she has with the small aG:ount
equipped with road machines, plows,
scrapers and the necessary small
tools for road work.
Funds. Available.
''The net amount of money levied
by Henderson County for road 2ur-
poses amounts to $4,000 per year.
This is spent by the chain gang and
various overseers throughout the
county, The upkeep of the road is left
entirely to free labor, which consists
of the payment of $3.50 or five days
work by all men between the ages Of
Il and 45. This amounts to less
than two men per mile.
Cost of Upkeep.
with the careful and economical
management after the roads have been
graded and thoroughly sanded, $40 per
mile should keep them in fine c0ndi-
ticn. 1t can not be said that any CT
the roads have yet been thorou2lly
sanded. They have worn WEAK n
places, where more sand will be re-
qEired, and in some cases where
drains. have not been kept open. and
water has been allowed to cross the
road, the sand has washed off and
must be replaced The cost of this
will be small, however, and the roads
fo' the year 1916 should be, and l am
sure, will be much better than they
have been in the past. All roads, no
matter with what they are built, re-
qiire constant attention to keep them
in good condition. Sand-clay roads
particularly need this attention. The
cost, however, for this type of road is
very small. If the size bitches and
drains are kept well open, new gravel
added in small quantities to weak
places, and a split log drag kept going
constantly after rains, sandclay roads
can be kept in prime condition at very
small cost.
Comparisons Made.
'"The original cost of sand-clay is
only about $1,000 per- mile as against
$4,000 to $4,000 per mile for con-
crete. asphalt, tarvia or other types
of hard surfaced roads. The mainten-
ance cost for sand-clay is about in the
same proportion as the original cost
l. is true that the hard surface road
stands for the first two or three years
with very little maintenance, but after
that time the maintenance increases
very rapidly"