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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
Magnificent Hnmn nesirnvch.

Greystone, the palatial Vallamont resi-
dence OF Charles II. Harris. ut Willamsport,
was totally destroyed by fre. entaling Il
loss to Its owner OF over $4,000 Nothing
but the bare stone walls of the structure, the
architectural pride OF this section of the
state. remain standing. All the furniture
and twenty years collection of bric-a-brac.
china, etc, was destroyed An especially
great loss was the original plans. drawings
and data on inventions. some OF which Mr.
Harris had been engaged on for two years.
Mr.. Harris his two children and two maid
servants narrowly escaped with their lives
The fire, which is supposed to have origlna-
ted from an overheated furnace, was FIRST
discovered shortly before midnight, by Mr.
Harris. He aroused the other occupants OF
the building, and he and his oldest son en-
deaNored to save some books from the H.
brary. The flames spread so rapidly that
the attempt had to be given up, and 1t was
found that escape from the house by means
OF the stairway and lower floor had been cut
of. While his father and brother were en-
deavoring TO save the books, a 12-year-old
son, realizing the danger all were in. tied
two sheets and two counterpanes together
and with one end of this improvised rope
fastened to bedstead, all succeeded in
reaching porch roof, from which they
jumped to the ground. distance OF ten feet
Mr.. Harris had an insurance Of s26, 900 on
the house and $4,000 ON the furniture.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25

in the centre, with aruching OF nous
seline ON the edge--a fluffy effect for
one with a fat chest. In cording the
filler must be OF fair size to show in
distinct ridges, which is the beauty
of all cording.
Sewing on button seems simple
task, but 1t is one which many women
do in wrong way. A button used as
q trimming needs but few stitches,
as It is simply tackled on, while one
used as fastener needs strength aud
loose stitches enduringly put in. No
button fastens we'll that is sewed
closely to the dress. Use twist, and
wax it so that few stitches will suf-
flee. Do not sew on button 50 that
the stitches disfgure the lining. A
tailor puts his stitches through the
upper cloth only, pointing the needle
back and forth, not up and down-a
process which is easily learned. A
button is either for use or ornament.
If for the latter purpose it should be
unique in shape or design. Ladies'
Home Journal.
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Black velvet bows for the hair with
pipings OF white satin.
Exquisite novelties in beaded and
iewelled purses and bags in small
sizes.
Gown of net, cloth or velvet show
ing guipure lace in festoon applica-
tions.
Watch fobs OF black ribbon with
seal, monogram or rich jewel pen
dants.
Net, chiffon aud narrow lace frills
edged with effective Tom Thumb
fringe.
Muff chains composed OF slternat-
ing links of gold and enamel flower
designs.
Silver bangles for young girls, upon
which some favoite quotation is in-
scribed.
White Brussels net embroidered
with light green chenille and pearl
sequins.
Many styles in tortoise shell, am
ber, jet and Partisan rhinestone Golf.
fure ornaments.
Panne velvet in pompadour color.
ings for waists, guimpes and other
trimming purposes.
Lace gowns effectively trimmed
with deep white chenille fringe OF
narrow bands of fur.
Evening COWS of chenille dotted
net relieved by bands of cream lace
in bayandere pattern.
Medici collars of sable and other
fur finished with long stoles of plated
chiffon or rich cream lace.
Large assortments of high class
novelties in reversible cloths for driy
ing coats, capes and ulsters.
Redingotes and newmarkets made
Of black or light-colored clothl
trimmed with machine stitched foldl
and deep reyers.
Chinohilla and sable toques trimmed
effectively with tulle rosettes in com
bination with birds, wings, paradise
aigrette and violets. Dry Goods
Economist.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
KEYSTONE STATE.
LATEST NEWS CLEANED FROM vARI-
Gus PARTS.
MILL GIRLS HAVE SET-TO.
Grcystone, splendid Residence Of Charles
*. Harris at Williamsport, Totally De-
stroyed With n Loss of Over $50,
Family Has Narrow Escape Michael
Murphy Meets II Horrible Death.

Not since the Eyre case became a drug on
the market has such sensation been caused
at Chester as when Lydle Feeney and Emma
Savak engaged is n pugilistlc encounter.
Both are employed in the spinning-room OF
Chester mill and were the best OF friends
until they had some words over their work.
lnstead OF keeping up battle OF tongues
they decided to fight with bare knuckles,
hair pulling barred, but anything else to go
that might result In successful damage TO
the others points OF beauty. The bout was
scheduled to take place Immediately after
hours and the big whistle had scarcely blown
when the two fair contestants rushed out to
dark corner of the mill yard and prepared
Tor the struggle. Surrounding them and
forming the squared circle" were their
mill friends. For n few minutes half-arm
jolts, right swings, uppercuts, kidney punch
es and straights from the shoulder few about
In artistic profusion. OF the two, Lydie wns
the strongest and she was just getting her
courage screwed up TO a proper point TO
land the blow sophorInc when Emmas sec
onds threw up the sponge The police did
not get wind OF the affair until after it was
all over. Both girls were badly bruised, but
well satisfied that "the other fellow" looked
worse.
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promises to be white season, these

promises to be white season, these
styles are particularly adaptable.
Any other material would serve for
the severe shoulder yoke indi Gated in
one OF the models; tucked lawn with
a dainty lace or embroidered edge
would conceal the connecting line be-
tween yoke and bodice, and if properly
made waist could be produced at a
moderate price that would greatly
please the wearer.
There are two or three ideas which
can be taken from this one model
(which the quick eye of the designer
will recognize.
The second model in this group
would act we'll as q midsummer de-
sign. The insert in the front would
be OF allover embroidery or very fine
lawn spaced with Valenciennes inser-
tion.
The remainder of the waist could be
closely tucked and the wide scallors
that outline the insert would have u
straight line OF insertion ban ding the
edge.
1t is not necessary to confne the de-
sign to single tucks. Narrow, that is,
one-halfinch box plaits, would produce
beautiful waist OF course, fine shir-
ring could be used in these soft
waists, but shirrings are 80 difficult to
iaunder that such garment is not
favorably received.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
DAINTY rIanneI Mornlnr Robos.

Morning gowns and breakfast jackets
have borrowed the grace Of all coun-
tries this season. Crepe kimonos,
bordered with silk or satin; robes
made like the Chinese women's dress,
long flowing garments belted in by
wide, soft sashes, such as are worn by
the Eastern dancers of Sichels pic
lures; monks robes with hoods, high.
waymen cloaks with triple capes and
belt of satin with fancy buckle;
and loose, soft garment with odd
sleeves, called the "Pope's robe.
The latter is of finest scarlet flannel
trimmed with white satin ribbon. and
having open work insertings of red
silk. A dainty little breakfast gown
for bride is in white silk, patterned
with sprays of coral and having tichu
of coral-tinted chiffon. Flannel night
gowns are not usually things of beauty,
but some very pretty ones are made
with little rolling collars, feather
stitched with colored floss, the fronts,
sleev es. ETC., bound with satin ribbon.
Sometimes these pretty bed gowns
have sashes ofribbon or silk, and they
are dainty enough to comfort the
wearer for having rheumatism or what
ever necessitates their use.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
On the Society Rush Line.

He adored her, and she had engage
ments ahead for all social functions in
sight and what was TO follow.
Therefore she was o very busy young
woman. 1t would have made her very
unhappy to have been idle under the
circumstances.
He was more than anxious to have q
moment with her, in order to tell her
what was in his heart, notwithstand-
ing she partially knew by reason of
his persistent attentions and the few
words he had been able to fling at her
during the rush.
The desire to speak to her, definite
ly, grew upon him, however, until he
could resist no longer. and he thrust
himself upon her one evening ut q
function of some sort, where among so
many people he thought to find OBJ
scurity for few brief moments.
IL beg your pardon" he said to her,
anxiously, earnestly, pleadingly, "but
have something to say to you and
want to see you alone for just min
ute"
II am very sorry" she replied,
"but Mr.. Smithlets is waiting for me
there by the door"
'Let him wait" he said desperate
ly, ".his engagement is for an hour,
mine is for all time"
"Oh," she answered, sis that it?
Very well; just consider that / have
said yes. Now run along like good
boy and come around Sunday after
noon. I'm to have few people in
between 4 and 6"
Then his soul was filed with the
Joy, unutterable, and with glad
smile he moved through the giddy
throng, and his heart was at rest.
Detroit Free Press.
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NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Designs For Costumes That Have Be-
4 "a come Popular in the Metropolis.

{ New York CrrY (Speciar. The
shape, material and trimming OF jack =
cts are the topics that are uppermost
in the feminine mind to-day.
; Two popular novelties appear in the
accompanying cut. One is in dark
brown cloth, criss-crossed with nar-
row lines in white braiding bordered
with yet narrower lines in black fur
These cover the sleeves, lattice fash
ion, as we'll as the jacket The fronts
are tight-ftting and have line OF
scallops down the middle. The basque
is scslloped as is the high, rolling
collar with its finish of narrow black
fur at the edge. The other jacket is
in bright blue cloth and it's front
fastens over narrow vest-like piece
in scarlet cloth, stitched in dark blue
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
Garments For slender women.

Anxious to preserve the slenderness
of their figures, many women will suf.
fer actual discomfort, or even risk
great danger to their health from cold,
rather than wear heavy, bulky gar.
ments. Shetland underwaists, to be
worn next the redingote, or rather
overdress, are especially designed for
this class of people. These garments
are knitted loosely in pure Shetland
wool. They are exceedingly warm,
though so fine and light, and the
waists are made with high neck and
long sleeves. They can be worn I'M
der close-titting bodice without ma
terially increasing the size. They can
be found at any of the stores which
make n speciality of fine HYGIENE wool
underwear. They are rather high in
price, but pair of these waists mere
ly for outdoor wear will last all win
ter. They can be had in black, white
and gray woods respectively. Rather
than pay the price, many women sub
stitute ribbed wool undervest, which
they wear under lightweight cloth
jacket
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25

Common-class women in Siberia
wear shawls or kerchiefs on their
heads, while the rich women wear no
head covering whatever. A traveller
recently returned from that part of
the world says that Russian woman
who is otherwise trim and modern in
dress will go about with her hair dis
hevelled to the point of the ludicrous.
Less attention is paid to the head and
feet than to other parts of their
toilet.
"It is odd enough to see them, {"
says this same writer, "defying drip
ping decks and muddy roads in the
thinuest of heelless slippers, while
the breezes play havoc with the loose
tresses of their hair. Their shirt waist
is n feminine terror, with a broad
turnover collar, fancy cuffs, cotton
bows, many buttons and numerous
frills, in place of the natty American
shirt waist.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
CapelIne Halo In Felt.

White felt capelines are worn this
season. The shape is very elegant il
il is allowed to droop sufficiently over
the eyes and at the back of the hair.
The smartest OF them will be trimmed
with twist Of black panne around the
crown and large bow of the same
silky material pieced somewhat on the
brim in front, the ends curling toward
the back. In order to make this hat
rest we'll upon the hair it is necessary
TO run couple OF handsome pins
through the brim at the back. Some
of them are attached with jeweled
bar, which is both novel and effective.
The large blue turquoises, which are
coming into fashion again. will look
well upon these white hats.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
A Comfortable Chamber Robe.

illustrated herewith is chamber
robe portraying just the right air of
comfort without tile negligee ease
which is so often too evident in gar
ments that must servo for the break
fast room as well as the seclusion OF
ones room.
The feature that tends towards OBJ
Waiting this Objectionable point with
many, is the cape collar and high
stock. French flannel buiidsthe gar
ment, which falls loosely from the
neck and is drawn to the figure by .
heavy cord of wool that encircles the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
Our Model Troopsbips.

The army transports Logan, Meade
and Thomas are model vessels for the
carrying of troops, and they have an
aggregate capacity of 5000 officers and
men. The fittings on oil of them are
most elaborate, and ON the Logan in
clude folding metallic hunks, sup.
ported by steel tubes and arranged
three in tier. Shower baths and a
refrigerating apparatus for preserving
fresh meat for issue en- route are pro.
yided, A meat-chopping machine is
operated by electricity and it has q
capacity of 500 pounds per hour.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25

The trouble between Pastor II. p. Morgan
of the Welsh Methodist Episcopal Church,
Wilkes Barre, and the trustees OF the church
which has been before the public at various
times for year, was again aired In court.
This time Rev. Morgan wanted an attach
ment to send the trustees to jail for contempt
OF court in interfering with him. He said
the trustees had had published notices OF
meetings, etc., contrary to the rules Of tho
Methodist Church, and the recent opinion
of Judge Woodward, that the pastor could
conduct the church as he thought best.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
Down I4n Feet In Eternity.

At the foot of an air shaft, lifeless and bat.
tered shapeless, John Murphy aged 60, was
found at Lawrence Colliery, Mahanoy City.
How he came 10y his death Is a mystery as
he was alone and last seen alive near the
fanhouse. 1t is thought that while oiling
the fan machinery, which was part of his
duties. his clothing caught fast and threw
him into the revolving paddles. He dropped
l45 feet after being cast out OF the machin-
cry. He is survived by wife and seven
children.
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Commonplace reople.

A woman who entertains great
deal tells me that she il heart, brain,
nerve and soul weary of clever people,
and she longs to know somebody who
neither writes, sings, recites, toots,
fiddles, nor even has ideas. She even
proposes o toast to the stupid people
who do not intrude, and to those who,
while not stupid, often pretend they
are, for the sake of the quiet and
peace they know you will appreciate.
Cleverness runs in families nowadays.
Even the household baby is hauled
out at deadly night hours TO do his
little turn, and the grandmother of
the family is clever. All, rare and
satisfying person to meet is the
family woman who is not clever; who
makes no pretensions to cleverness; !;
who has not prepared paper on any
OF the burning questions OF the hour
For the sake of the workers in the
great world downtown, let me quafl
the cup to the health OF the woman
who is satisfied to stay at homo and
mend the stockings, and make pie
and doughnuts aud jell -cake-make 9
anything, in fact, provided she is con-
tented while she is doing it. Probably
she doesn't talk a great deal, and
doesn't mind if you do not, and
doesn't cherish 1t up against you if
you do not hear what she is saying.
even if you seem to be listening and
are looking right at her. What a
dear, restful soul she isl She knows
good old tried-and-true remedies for
ailments, and she doesn't even ask
whether you want specifics for your
ills or not, but she just claps them
on, or pours them in, and bustles
around and bangs up things, and tells
you that you'll be better in the morn
ing, and sure enough you are, dear
unselfsh prophet that she isl-Har-
per's Bazaar
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25

Gertrude Weaver. n young girl of about
20 years, liviI in Eas. Bangor, disapp, ar,d
from home, and her parents said she had
gone to Hoboken, N. j., to Join member Of
a minstrel troupe which showed in Bangor.
After she had been absent from home for
some time her parents were told the story
and immediately telegraphed to Portland 10
stop the girl, but she eluded those who were
watching for her und got aboard the train.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25

The newest shirt waists have three
narrow box-plaits on either side of
the front, each covered with lace or
embroidery, and small tucks fill IN
the centre of the back. A yoke in
the back is no longer considered in
and the prettiest are
made without this ugly feature.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
A roather-Trimmed Fur Boa Now.

Not only do hats, the homes Of
feathers, show much fur trimming,
but now the tables have been turned
and the newest fur collars are feather
trimmed. A new collar of mink, for
instance, ends with two big lunches
of marabout feathers in place of the
usual and commonplace heads and
tail
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
Serious Trouble of a Predatory I,accoo,

Serious Trouble of Predatory Raccoon.
A rather curious incident occurred
at the home of Levi Lee in New
Augustine recently. He was awak.
ened from slumber by unusual noises
from the direction of HIS pig pen.
There seemed to be scuflie, accom-
panied by terrific squeals from the
pigs. Mr.. Lee hastened to the spot,
and as he approached the pen he saw
IN immense raccoon struggling
through an aperture in the fence.
The "coon" could scarcely move, and
upon investigation it was found that
it's hind quarters had been severed
from the body. The creature was
soon put out OF misery, aud further
investigation revealed the fact that
the coon had been in fight with an
old SOW, which had partially eaten the
smaller animal.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25

Continued upon the shoulders this
vest expands into quite a shoulder
cape. The foundation of stitched
cloth is fairly concealed, however, by
the broad inner facing of ermine.
Ermine forms the very high collar.
The sleeves have cuffs in stitched red
cloth. This mode of jacket is pecu-
liarly chic and may be reproduced
IN any combination of colors or ma
feriala
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
short skirts No. the Vogue.

We read and hear great deal
about the short skirt coming into
vogue, and the women taking to it
kindly. This is all nonsense, the
smart woman has not and never will
take to the short skirt for the street,
unless for stormy weather, the croak-
ings of the wiseacres to the contrary.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25

NJ. Henri Coupon has been experi-
menting with the action of an@sthet-
les on seeds. He shows that they do
not iniuro the grain, but the insects
that attack it are destroyed. Chloro-
form is recommended. The grain is,
however, very sensitive to anmsthetic
vapors, which retard their germina
ton or kill them.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25

Miss Agnes Cannon, OF Ebervae fell into
a mine cave at Audenried, and but for timely
aid would have perlshed. She was unfnmii-
lar with the vicinity and walked into the
yawning cave unawares. A watchman heard
her cries and searching party with lanterns
carefully descended into the hole. Miss
Cannon was extricated from her perilous
position, badly injured.
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TuckIng in High Favor.

Everything is tucked. Silk waists
have long been tucked crosswise,
lengthwise, on the bias and in the
lattice-work pattern; cloth has been
subjected to the same process. and so
has filmy chiffon and even velvet,
though it is pity to distort velvet
with tucking.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
Harrisburg War Trophy.

Harrisburg's cannon trophy OF the Spar :.
ish war, which is to be placed Ia the Capitol
Park, has arrived. 1t came direct from the
Watervllet arsenal. 1t will be stored until
the city's committee determines upon th-
demonstration to celebrate Its installation IN
the park which will be on February 49,
Governor Stone will be the orator on that
occasion,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25

One gown shows rather daring
color combination of golden brown
and old red. The main part of the
costume is of the golden brown, the
bodice having q yoke effect of the old
red, and the tunic is cut mp to a point
in front to display the skirt beneath OF
old red. The back is simple princess
cut.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25

ornament the effect of being a plain
bit of jewelry, but its price is elab-
crate. The pins for chatelaine
watches when they are studded with
gems have platinum foundation, as
in ornaments for the hair and corsage,
and which is almost invisible.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
The Scout.

1t was a single Prussian $,
before Sadowa, discovered '
of the Austrian army draw
new and unlooked-for poslpVll
for the Prussians to alter lD1
brought news Of the uD'
French army at Vlonyille'
abled the Germans TO deslrvsl,
the services OF scouts like y
quhoun Grant in the Penll''
sometimes determine the SUI,
whole campaign. Napier's "
OF the methods Of this vniceh'
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Adaptable Waists.

The group of waists illustrated in.
the large engraving affords good
scope to the clever woman. Either
of the ideas will serve for a cotton
waist, and as the coming season
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
Plain Jewelry Is One FnshIon.

Many of the most expensive jewels
are the most simple in effect. A big
gold.brown diamond set with a few
email white stones is a pendant for
-she neck and worn on slender chain
OF platinum, which is hardly visible
on the wearcr, and which gives the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
He sized EN- Up

A Georgia boys compositloi
Lawmakers OF Our Country
follows: MY pa is a lawn
makes the laws at home, an
'em when she gives him a hol
has been in the Legislature =
an he'll go there again II y
don't git in their right MIND
comes home. He gen-rul'
home on Christmas when
something to eat. We expec'
Christmas. Atlanta Const''
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-01-25
A Fur and Velvet seasou.

The winter is to be decidedly fur
and velvet season. Entire gowns are
made of these materials, lightly lined
with silk or satin alone, to remove all
bulky effect, and skirts and coats of
Persian lamb or Caracut-the fine,
soft Astrakhan are the height OF
fashion.