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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
Contract Not To Figure In Complaint.

The Public Service Commission an.
nounced that it would proceed to a
hearing in the complaint of the New
Jersey Zinc Company against an in
crease of rates for hauling coal made
by the Central Railroad of New Jersey
from the Lehlgh and Wyoming regions.
The complainant company contended
a contract made in 1898 for hauling
coal from twenty years should be pass
ed upon before the reasonableness and
legality of the new rates were con-
sidered The commission holds that
it is required to go into the complaint
in spite of the existence of contract
which the courts might have declared
non-discrimlnato-y.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
For National Prohibition.
Abolish class FIohts Al coIIene.

Glass fights at the Pennsylvania
State College were abolished by
unanimous vote of the student body.
There was not a dissenting ballot in
the 1000 cast at the chapel exercises.
Agitation against continuance of the
custom has been spreading since the
recent fatality in the bowl fight at the
University Of Pennsylvania, and this
sentiment has been fostered by the
Penn State Collegian," the student
newspaper, edited by David Mckay,
Jr., of Philadelphia.
For more than a decade, Penn State
Sophomores and Freshmen have
staged three class fights annually, the
cider scrap and push ball fights in the
fall, ard the flag scrap in the spring
During the last three years, more than
1000 students have participated in
each event,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
American pam.pums Used.

Chicago.-Americanmade dum-dum
bullets were used by the Villa forces
in their raid on Columbus, N. NJ, ac.
cording to Private Stephen Wieczor.
kiewicz, of the Seventh United States
Infantry, who took part in their pursuit
across the border.
Wieczorkiewicz made this statement
while passing through Chicago on his
way to his home in Toledo, Ohio.
He exhibited soft-nosed bullets Of the
dum-dum type and asserted they were
taken from the belts of dead Mexican
bandits by members Of the Thirteenth
Cavalry at Columbus,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
DIR. COOK PRESSES POLAR CLAIM.
Urges Passage OF Bills For conoreo,
eional Inquiry.

Washington-Dr. Frederick A. Cook
appeared before the House Education
Committee in support of the Helgesen
and Smith bills for Congressional in
quiry to determine whether he or Rear
Admiral Robert Il. Peary discovered
the North Pole. DR.. Cook said he was
the man. The committee took no actio 4
other than tell DR.. Cook that he nigh
be given chance TO prove his claims.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
Bounty Payments Fall OF.

Payment Of bounties for scalps Of
noxiops animals or birds approved for
February amounted to $1,000 less than
in January. when $4,000 was ap.
proved This is attributed to the kill.
ing Of many furbearing animals and
to weather conditions. Fewer attempts
at fraud have been noted.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
May Grant Parole pespIte petaInor::

The fact that a detainer has been
lodged against an applicant for parole
from a penal institution does not pre-.
vent the Parole Board from granting
a parole, is set forth in an opinion
given to DR.. Charles n. Hart, of the
State Parole Board, by Deputy Attor-
ney General largest.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
U. S. WILL ARMoR AERopLANEs
All Nsw Aircraft viii Have Steel Plate
Underneath.

San Diego, Cal.--li new aero squad
rons are organized for service they will
be equipped with armo.ed aeroplanes,
according to word received from Wash.
ington at the army aviation school
here. Aeroplanes to be supplied the
War Department hereafter. 1t was
said, are to be fltted underneath with
a thick pate of steel to protect the
pilo, observer ard engine from rife or
shrapnel tire.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
nrldne Permits Granted.

The Philadelphia & Reading Rail-
way was granted permission by the
State Water Supply Commission to
construct new bridge over the
Brandywine at Coatesville, Pennsyl'
vania Railroad authorities were per-
mitted TO build bridges in Cente-, Lam
caster Elk and other count.Is. A new
county bridge was authorized over
Conestoga Creek in Lancaster county.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
State Compensation Ruling.

The State Of Pennsylvania may pay
compensation for any employees in
jured or killed directly from the APP
preparation of $4,000 made for the
purpose. This statement was made
in an opinion to the Auditor General
by Deputy Attorney General W. M.
largest.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
OFFICER COMMITS SUICIDE.
Lieut.. Edward M. zell, or Pershlag's
Command, Ends Life.

San Antonio, Texas.-Word was re.
coived at Southern Department head.
quarters from Houston of the suicide
Of First Lieut., Edward NJ Zen.
Eleventh Cavalry, at Columbus, N. NJ.
Lieutenant zelps regiment was a mem.
ber OF General Pershing's commend.
Me'ancholia is given as the cause.
Lieutenant Zell was famous at West
Point as a star member Of the baseball
and football teams.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
GREECE DAMAGED st,25o,ooo.
Allies Refused To Reimburse Athens
For Zeppelin Raid.

Geneva.--An Athens dispatch to the
Berne Bund says the Zeppelin raid over
Greek territory near Salonik several
weeks ago caused damage estimated at
nearly s1,25OO0O. The Greek Govern
ment, the dispatch says, presented a
bill to General Sarrail, commander of
the Allied forces, who said he was re-
sponsib.e only for damages caused by
the Allies and advised Greece to pre-
sent bill TO Germany.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
Juotloea Of tAc Peaea Named.

Governor Brumbaugh appointed L.
Albert Gray Justice for Montgomery
Township, Montgomery county; Roy
r. Butler, for Ellwood City, and
Thomas L. People, for Ligonier Town
ship, Wegtmoreland county.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
MORE MONEY URGED
FOR RURAL SCHOOLS
otate Grange Committee commenda
Road Changes, But Opposes
cend lsoue.
Harrisburg

Harrisburg
More State aid for schools, reform
In taxation laws, local option. adoption
OF pay.as.you-go system in State
road construction and reduction OF the
expenses of government are among the
demands made by the Legislative Com
mlttee, OF the State Grange. in It's pro-
gram for the coming primary and cleo.
tion for members OF the General AS
semsly. The committee is composed
Of John A. McSparran, Leonard Rhone,
William 7. Greasy, Allen D. Miller and
L. j. Tuttle.
The resolutions declare that children
in rural districts are not receiving all
Of the educational advantages to which
they are entitled. Demand Is made fer
more money for rural high schools and
for extension of vocational education.
Tho resolutions commend changes in
the State Highway Department, but
oppose Issuance of bonds for roads.
Budget On Charities Urged.
A budget appropriation for char
tiles, on basis of charity work done,
is advocated. 1t is recommended that
manufacturing companies be subjected
to State tax en- capital stock; coal, oil
and gas be taxed for roads, incomes
and inheritance be taxed and that the
cost of government be reduced.
Criticism is made of the cutting OF
appropriations fer dirt roads; failure
to provide aid for wiping out cattle
tuberculosis; placing primary elec.
tion cost on counties: reduction OF
county fair appropriations: reduction
of rural school aid through operating
of existing laws and what is styled,
additional exaction3 of departments
on country people"
For National Prohibition.
An anti-treating law and prohibition
of liquor in clubs are urged, and on
national issues the committee declares
for national prohibition. denatured
alcohol legislation, conservation and
oleo laws and against limiting parcel
post to fifty pounds.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
SHOT DEAD ~ HIS WIFE.
Arthur English, New York Lawyer
Sen or Author OF Ben Bolt.

9NN ~ FNNNtNNN ~ @NNA NNNNs
Frederick, Md.-Mrs. Eloise Young
English, daughter Of the late McClin.
took Young and member Of a promi-
nent Frederick family, shot and killed
her husband. Arthur English, a New
York attorney, at their home, near
Indian Springs, about three miles north
west OF Frederick. Twelve shots we're
fred, FIVE Of which took effect Mrs.
English claims that she shot in self
defense when her husband. In q ft OF
anger. drew a revolver upon her
Mrs. English made a frank, straight.
forward statement 10 the corone.s
jury, giving in detail all the circum-
stances leading 70 the homicide. She
was corroborated by all the children.
Her story impressed the jury, which
sympathized with he suffering woman,
and they promptly brought in a verdict
exonerating ner.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
sNIPINe IS REPORTED.
Americans Pursuing Villa Said To
Have Been Wounded.

Columbus, n. M-While most Of the
reports reaching here unotHcially from
the Mexican border indicated that the
American troops in Mexico were un-
molested in their advance, there also
were reports that a few snipers had
been encountered There was noting
to show which Of the American col.
umns might have encountered them
According to these reports, six or
seven soldiers Of the American expedi-
ton had been.hit by sn.pers.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
STATE NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD
The Latest GIeanings From All
Over The State.
T0LD IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS

Homer Greene, attorney. poet and
author, suffered an attack Of acute in
digestion at the Allen House, follow
Ing the close Of session of court.
He was removed to his home. Court
adjourned on account of Mr. Greene's
Illness. He is best known as the
author of The Blind Brother" tale
of the anthracite region; "Dumbman's
Island" and "Picketts Cap" He had
built up a large law practice and has
figured largely in Republican State and
county politics.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
Nominating Papers Filed.

J. Emerson Wilson, Upton, and
Simon +. zook, Currysville, filed petl-
tions to be candidates for Republican
nominations for the House in the Sec.
ond blair District.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23

A large acetylene tank exploded in
the Locust Mountain Coal Company's
colliery repair shop. Robert Walters
and Benjamin Lauderman were hurled
to one side and struck by flying debris.
Walters injuries are serious and Laud'
erman was cut slightly and bruised.
Five other men narrowly escaped In
jury by flying missiles. Part OF the
shop was wrecked and every window
in the building was blown out.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
PASSES e4s,sss,1at CHECK.

Ever Drawn In This Country.
New York.-A check for s43,53S.1S1,
one Of the largest ever paid in the
United States, passed through the New
York clearinghouse Thursday. The
check was drawn on the Mechanics
and Metals National Eank to the order
of the Guaranty Trust Company IN
payment for Midyale Steel and Ord.
nance Company bonds recently sold by
a banking syndicate.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
ss2 Women On Board.

At the time the attack occurred
there we're 723 passengers aboard, Of
whom S32 we're women, eight babies,
and SS3 ren.
One of the American passengers. a
Miss Friedenburg. whose address was
not known, became III from shock as
the result Of the submarine attack and
left the ship at Lisbon She was
bound for New York but said she was
afraid to continue on the voyage. The
majority of the Americans were
naturalized citizens
A torpedo directed at the Patria
missed the ship by about 30 feet.
The Patria after landing at other
ports carried nearly 1000 passengers
when she arrived here. Her crew num-
bers about 300.
Consul Has Since Died.
Olney Arnold, American Consul Gen.
eral at Cairo. was a passenger on the
ship from Naples to Lisbon. He told
Captain Deschelles that he would for
ward a full report Of the attack to the
United States Government II was
news. however. to Captain Deschelles
that cable dispatches have since re-
ported that Mr. Arnold, who was re-
turning home, died at Lisbon the day
after his arrival there.
Information received by the State
Department was that he was on the
verge OF a nervous breakdown at tho
time Of his departure from Cairo.
The night before the submarine APP
peared Captain Deschelles received
the warning: "Be careful, submarine
sighted about 100 miles from Cape dc
Guarde," by wireless from Algiers lie
remained on the bridge all night and
posted Is lookouts around the ship.
The captain said he did not person
ally see the submarine or the torpedo,
but both were seen by his first officer
and several passengers The ship was
making full speed at the time. Ocders
were Immediately given to steer a zig
gag course, and no further trace Of the
submersible was seen.
q regret TO say that | did not have
any guns" Captain Deschelles said.
None Of the American passengers
saw the submarine. Mr.. Norman, who
was in the first cabin, said there was
very little panic at the time.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
cLeveLAND's DAY OBSERVED.
7sth Anniversary OF Former Presl.

dent's Birth Celebrated.
Caldwell. ~ 1.-THE seventy-eighth
anniversary Of the birth Of Grover
Cleveland was celebrated at the birth.
place here OF the late President With
exercises under the aurpice' Of the
Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial
Association. Numerous new-founo
relies Of Mr. Cleveland were IN evhi
bltlon at his birthplace. which was
N .-vn open TO the public.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
ANT.rREAT BILL PROPOSED.

culbersou Introduces Measure To Pro
tect President.
Washington.-Upon recommendation
Of the Attorney-General, Senator Cul-
berson, OF Texas, introduced a bill to
provide for Federal prosecution Of per-
sons who made threats against the life
OF the President Of the United States
or any official in line in succession TO
the Presidency. Conviction would
mean a fine not exceeding $1,000 or I'M
prisonment not exceeding Eve years, or
both
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
DESTROYER ovF FOR ENsENAoA.
Fishermen Brought Report That Car.
rlson Threatens Revolt.

TTJIV w NWFNIT9 TNNFIINs
San Diego. Cal.--The torpedo-boat
destroyer Stewart left here for En-.
senada, Mexico, under order from Ad-
miral Cameron MGR Wlnslow, com
mander.in chief Of the Pacific fleet. as a
result of reports brought here by fish
ermen OF threatened revolt In tie
harrison there The Admiral said that
no movement Of ships southwark as
precautionary measure in view OF the
Mexican situation was contemplated.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
THzce TWO NOW AT ODDS.
Bulcars and Roumana Said To Have
Ended Relations.

Rome. - Bulgaria and Roumania
have broken eff all commercial rela.
tions, according to the Agenzia Nation
ale. It says the Sofia Government has
for0 len the transportation across
Bulgarian territory of merchandise
consigned to Roumania.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
U. S. Troopers Drive Villa In'o
a Trap.
ITO ElLES IN AZ HOURS
Tales OF New Raids Spur Pursuers
On Residents OF American
Colonies Reported Slain
BY Bandits.

Il Paso, Texas.-Francisco villa
has been driven into a trap by the rapid
advance Of the American troops, ac'
cording to the latest information in
wireless dispatches from the front and
in telegraphic dispatches to Gen.
Gabriel Gayira, the Carranza COM
nander at Juarez.
Everything seems now TO depend on
the ability Of the Carranza garrisons
to hold their end OF the net On three
sides OF the bandit chief he Is hemmel
IN by strong Carranza columns, while
on the fourth the Americans are driY
ING forward with amazing speed.
Villa On Hearst Ranch.
Villa was reported in the Babricora
Lake region on the ranch Of Mrs.
Phoebe Hearst. which he has rayaged
several times in the past. Babricora
IS about 55 miles south Of Gaieana.
where one section OF the American ex-
pediuonary force has arrived and Is
pushing forward at the rate Of 80 miles
u day.
A few miles to the west Of the ban
dts position is Eam!quipa, which Is
held by a powerful Carranza garrison.
On the eaet are the frowning barriers
OF the Sierra Madre Mountains. bar.
ring the way to Sonora. Gen. Louis
Gutierrez. Carranza's field chief. de-
clares that he holds all the passes to
Sonora.
Way To South Barred.
To the south. Villas way is blocked
by the Carrarza garrison at MADEIRA.
a town of considerable Importance, as
the headquarters OF the MADEIRA Com
pany, Limited, an American concern,
which has vast lumber, mining and
railroad interests. On account Of the
Importance Of this town an exception.
ally heavy Carranza force is said to
hold II.
New Crisis lmpencs.
While Carrarza leaders and the
United States military authorities have
succeeded thus far In avoiding any
friction, there is Cne serious question
which may arise at any time to threat
On the entire situation. As the lines
of communication of the American
force lengthea the problem Of bringing
up supplies becomes increasingly more
pressing
To grant the United States permis-
sion to use the Mexican railroads for
shipping supplies, 1t is thought here.
may be misconstrued by many MeXi-
cans. On the other hand. a refusal
would scarcely harmonize with the pro-
fessed desire OF the Ca-ranza Govern
ment to cooperate in every way with
the American authorities. The ar.
rival Of this crisis is being anXiously
awaited on both sides Of the border.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
JACK ALLEN SHOT DEAD.
Last OF the hIllsvllls Gang Killed BY
viii Mecraw.

Roanoke, Va.--Jack Allen, last OF
the noted Allen clan Of Carroll county,
was shot and killed in the home Of
Mrs. Robert A. Martin, 1--WE miles from
Mount Airy, N. c., by VIII McCraw, a
blockader Discussion Of the Allen
trials Of three years ago, which re-
isulted in some Of the clan being put
10 death for the raid on the Hillsville
Courthouse, led to a quarrel.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23

Nelson's last words in the cockpit
Of the Victory were THANK God, !
have done my duty!"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
VILLA BANDITS
FLEE TO SOUTH
No Sign as Yet Of Willingness
to Fight.
GUERILLA WARFARE LIKELY
Cowboys To Help Track Band Down.
carranzlstas Guard Mountain
Passes To Prevent Out
laws Escape.

washington.-The main American
sxpedltionary force in Mexico, accord
ing to the latest information, have en-
countered none Of Villas outlaws Re
ports to this effect we're received by
the War Department in Geld wireless
messages.
officials interpreted the information
as clearly indicating that villa and his
bandits were fleeing before the Ameri'
can advance and that It was extreme
ly doubtful that they would attempt to
make a stand.
Expect Guerrilla Warfare.
The opinion prevailed among army
officers that the campaign would de-
velop quickly into guerrilla warfare
II any opposition at all developed. The
War Department lad no confirmation
Of border reports that snipers Lad
fired on the American troops.
Mexieans Generally Quiet.
Reports to the State and War Dc
partments indicated that conditions
generally in the interior Of Mexico
were fairly quiet General Funston re-
ported in one dispatch that there was
some excitement at various points
along the frontier In another he said
trains southbound frcm the border
carried only a few passengers.
Consular advices TO the State De
partment were to the effect that quiet
prevailed in virtually all sections OF
Mexico with the exception Of TamDico
and Torreon. At Tampico and in the
adjacent oil fields Americans were re-
ported to be uneasy, although no dis
orders had developed.
Military Forces unfriendly.
The attitude Of the military forces
in the district is said to he unfayor-
able to Americans. II is believed, how
ever that when the acquiescent atti.
tude Of the de facto government to-
ward the campaign against villa be-
comes known there will be no further
cause for apprehension. The situation
in Tampico is not a new one and is not
a direct result Of the determination Of
the United States to capture villa.
Torreon has for some time been a
seat Of disorder. Consul Williams,
who left his consulate at Torreon in
charge Of the British vice-consul and
returned to the border with a party Of
Americans, reported to the State De
partment that he had quit his post be-
cause OF unbearable conditions.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23

Dean Holmes, of State College. lee
tured on THE Dollar Value OF the
Farmers Boy" and Secretary of Agri'
culture Patton and Secretary ]. George
Becht, of the State Board of Education,
addresses the annual School Directors
Convention.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23

More than 10000 individual exhibits
go to make DIP the first annual County
School Fair held in the Columbia
County Courthouse under the auspices
Of the rural schools and the farm
bureau. Practically every township in
the county is cooperating.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
TROOPS SENT TO PINTO, TEXAS.

Movements or Mexieans Across Bor.
der Alarm Americans.
Del Rio, Texas.-One hundred and
fifty Mexicans, who organized across
the border from Pinto, 20 miles east
Of here, have moved inland, according
to word reaching here. American
guards have been redoubled along that
section Of the border. A detachment
of United States troops was sent to
the scene.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23

Mrs. Emma L. Miller. fifty years old,
OF South Bethlehem, on her way to at
tend a meeting of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety Of ST. Peters Lutheran Church,
fell dead. She was found by James
Ready, a star Lehigh University foot
ball player. In order to establish her
identity the news of the sudden death
was flashed On the screen of moving
picture theatre.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23

Jonathan G. Hoffman, soventy-two
years old, farmer of Weaverstown,
while attending the sale at the farm
Of Franklin Earner, fell dead on the
front porch of the farmhouse twenty
minutes after he had enjoyed meal
served to prospective buyers. Death
was due to heart disease.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
Tension Reduced.

News that the expedition was under
way reduced to a marked degree the
tension that was evident at army head
quarters here.
General Funston regarded the situa-
ton optimistically. He appeared to
have no doubts that the men in the
field would render good accounts of
themselves in the work undertaken,
and he was hopeful that Villa would
be forced into a corner at an early
date,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-03-23
JUST
MISSES LINER
loco On Board French Passen-
ger Vessel When Attacked.
20 AMERICANS ON SHIP
U. S. Consul At Cairo, Who Was
Coming Home On Steamer, Died
After Landing At Lisbon; the
Ship Had No Gun.

New York-The French steamer
Patria Of the Fabre Line, carrying
more than 700 passengers 20 Of whom
we're Americans, was attacked with
out warning by a submarine of the
Algerian coast on March /. Captain
Pierre Deschelles announced upon the
arrival Of the ship from Mediterranean
ports.