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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
TRAINING WATCHOOGS.
The Method That IL Used by n Ger
man Instructor.

Although it is generally believed that
watchdogs are "to the manner born"
1t seems that certain amount of train
ing helps very much to turn out real
ly good one. This system of training
has developed into regular business
In Berlin, whore one Herr Straus has
an academy from which watchdogs
are turned out by the hundred every
year.
His system is educational and is ap-
piled to almost every kind Of dog. He
first teaches the animal obedience by
training 1t to'perform certain tricks"
ut command and then trains it to dis
tinguish between visitor and a bur-
glar and what part of mans body
should be attacked to render the man
helpless.
Outside of the gate the trainer places
a dummy representing the burglar and
to the latch is attached a string. BY
means of the string the gate is opened
slowly, until the head of the dummy
becomes visible, when the dog is
taught to fly at its throat, Herr Straus
Is very particular about this. He makes
his dogs attack the throat or the upper
part of the body always. Sometimes a
real man well padded takes the place
of the dummy. and OF course he is well
paid for his services.
All dogs, it seems, may be made good
watchdogs, but the st. Demands and the
Russian wolfhounds are the best where
property of great value is to be guard
ed. For dogs not so fierce as they are
a different system of training is used.
They soon learn to guard anything
committed to their care, but are not so
quick to attack an intruder as the
fiercer dogs are.-Philadelphia Times.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

1t is superlluous to use shortening in
dumplings that are cooked with meat
and served with rich sauce. They
should be miYed just before using, and
the milk with which they are mixed
should be cold. One cupful of -four,
half n cupful of milk, quarter of II
teaspoonful of salt and two teaspoon
fuls of baking powder, mixed quickly,
dropped by the tablespoonful into the
boiling mixture and cooked for 10 min.
utes without removing the cover Of
the stewpan, will insure light dump
lngs every time. II the spoon with
which they are dipped is immersed in
the hot liquid after every spoonful, the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

Take two onions, one shallot, one
ounce of butter, one bay leaf, tive
sprigs of parsley, half II pint of vine.
gar, one teaspoonful of salt, - pepper
corns and six cloves Wash and peel
the onions and shallot and put in a
lined saucepan with the other ingredi-
ents. Give one boil; then draw aside
and let the pickle stand in Il warm
place for half an hour. Strain over the
fish, which should be boiled before
hand. 1t will be ready to eat in two
days This pickle is sufficient for Il
small quantity of fish only.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
SOWN BY GUNPOWDER.
A Curious Way of Covering n Rock
CraE with Plant Life.


Crag with Plant Life.
In the grounds Of the Duke Of Athol
and near Blair castle, England, stands
a high, rocky crag named Craigiebarns.
1t looked grim and bare In the midst of
beauty, and its owner thought how
much prettier 1t would look If only
trees, shrubs. etc, could be planted In
its hooks and crannies. 1t was consid-
cred impossible for any one to scale its
steep and dangerous activities, and no
other way was thought of to get seed
Bown.
One day Alexander Nasmyth. father
of the celebrated engineer, paid a visit
to the dukes grounds. The crag was
pointed out to him, and he was told of
the desire of the duke regarding 1t.
After some thought he conceived how
1t could be accomplished. In passing
the castle he noticed two old cannon.
He got few small tin canisters made
to fit the bore of the cannon and filed
them with variety of tree, shrub and
grass seeds. The cannon was loaded
in the usual way and fired at the rock
from all sides.
The little canisters on striking the
rock burst, scattering the seeds in all
directions Many seeds were lost, but
many more fell into the ledges or
cracks where there was little moss or
earth. These soon showed signs of
life, and In few years graceful trees
and pretty climbing plants all sown by
gunpowder were growing and flourish
ing in nearly every recess of the for
merly bare, gray crag, clothing 1t with
verdant beauty.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
FACIAL eLEMIsHEs.
How 60 Treat Elementary Disorders
OF the skin.

A great many elementary disorders
of the skin are due in great measure
to want of exercise and an ovcrabun-
dant or n faulty diet. The remedy in
either case is clear. Fresh air aud
wholesome living are the best factors
in preserving n clear complexion and
pure skin.
A frequent source Of trouble Is the
appearance of small black specks.
These specks appear even Oh the
healthy skin. and their rlddance is n
matter Of time. The face should he
frequently washed with warm water
and n really good sulphur soap, and
the application of n mild sulphur ulnt-
meut two or three times week will
also help the cure \ carbOlic treat
ment is also TO be recommended \
spoonful of carbolic lotion, specially
prepared for toilet use. should bc add
ed to the basin of warm water and the
face be washed with carbOlic toilet
soap twice daily. Use n rough Turkish
glove or loofah when soaping the face
so that the specks are loosened. and
dry the face with roughish towel,
afterward applying an astringent To-
tion.
This treatment ought to keep the
skin clear and to prevent the black
specbs from increasing. a vapor face
bath Is also urged as n skin purifier
always remembering TO close the pores
afterward with n simple tonic. When
the specks are obstinate, they should
be removed with clean finger nails
Small red eruptions on the skin may
also be treated with sulphur ointmcnt
or lotion. and 1t Is often advisable 10
take in addition blood purifier, such
as flowers of sulphur.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
Rufus chontc's had wrItlI

George Ticknor, the hlsIo1
Spanish literature, was once q
a witness in n case In when
Choate was engaged, and. being
by the eminent counselor, was
cd by the notes which he Aad \
the evidence. After cy.ng uheI
interest, he remarked that the
reminded him of two autograph
In his possession-onc OF M"II
Great of Portugal dated lJl2l
other of Gonsalyo de- C0TUo|
great captain, written IL IcW
earlier. (Any one who Iias
over these remarkable specInI
chirography will marvel tna'
possible to make out n syIlaOle
illegible scrawlsJ
"These letters" Mr.. IlcRnor
Mr.. Choate, "wcrc written '''
ago, and they strongly reSeln'
notes Of the present trial ,
Choate instantly replied y
able men, no doubt; they seem
been much in advance OF tI'e'
Caroline Ticlinor in Truth
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

Beat four ounces Of butter and one
pound of sugar Oulverized together
until mixed; then add two gills Of milk
and heat again until very light, Weigh
out n pound Of -four add one-third TO
the mixture and beat again. Separate
four small eggs, beat the whites to Il
very stiff froth then beat yolEs until
creamy. Add them to the mixture,
lhen the whites, then the remaining
1our, beating well after each addition
OF materials. Add two heapng tea
spoonfuls Of baking powder and favor
ing. Mix thoroughly and turn Into n
well creased cake pan, Bake In mod
crate oven 30 minutes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
LEAGuE nEApouAnrERs. cH1oAao.

editor OF The Epworth Herald on the
sixth and the mechanical departments
in various parts of the building, They
are models of compact convenience.
The structure is 30 feet wide, 1S5 deep
and IL stories high, Of steel skeleton
construction. Marble wainscotlng and
quartered oak casing are used literally
throughout the edlfice. 1t was first
occupied in January, 1900. The Book
Concern owns the building, and the
Chicago depository occupies the ground
floor. The top floor has pleasant
assembly room at the front. Fifty
seven Washington street Is n busy
place.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
THE PARACHUTE,


a Monks Experiments IN Nr
In the Eleventh Century
Credible accounts exist Of an
Bencdictine monk, Oliver OF \
bury, in the eleventh century,
tried to fly by prccipltatng
from the height of a tower with
sistance Of wings attached 10 ID
and his feet. II is said tlatl
gone along a little way he d
broke his legs. lie attributed d
dent to failure 10 provide DIS IN
with a tail, which would hayc|
preserve his equilibrium and ID
descent a gentler one.
In the sixteenth century Loonl
Vinci first demonstrated that
which is heavier than the air. 4
itself, advances On the air, "by
ing the fluid densor where ID
than where it does not pass" 4
TO fly 1t has TO fix It's point Of
on the air. It's wings in the 4
ing stroke exert a pressure froI
down, the reaction Of which 4
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

The Indian name Sioux, as 1t ap-
pears In such town names as Sioux
Falls, Sioux City and Sioux Rapids, is
usually pronounced $780," but some
times. In the east chiefly, that simple
pronunciation Is not known. A com
mltteeman not long ago visited a school
IN New England. where he heard the
pupils say "Si-ox" with complete as
surance. At a favorable opportunity
he quietly spoke to the teacher Of the
error, saying, 'You know, 1t is $780, "
whereupon she asked the attention of
the school aud solemnly announced:
"You have all been pronouncing this
word wrong. 1t is not 'Si-ox,' but 500
OK" The committeeman lacked the
courage to pursue the subject further
Exchange.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
A glass of cold water slowly sippc

A glass of cold water slowly slipped
will produce crater acceleration of
the pulse for time than will glass
of wine or spirits taken at draft. In
le' : connection it may not be out of
T. ace to mention that slipping cold wa,
ter will often allay the craving for Il
cohol in those who have bees and
habit of taking too much of - -
be endeavoring TO reform, ~ %a,
being probably due TO the slim ,ostaa
r,.. Ont
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
How to Make Tomato Toast.

One can tomatoes stewed for ten min
utes, seasoned with pepper, salt and
sugar and rubbed through colander,
one half cup sweet milk, spoonful but
ter, six slices of toasted bread Re-
move crust, Add pinch of soda to
milk and heat to scalding in double
cooker. Stir in butter and when melt
ed stir in tomatoes. Bring nj! to Il boil
and pour over toast. Set in oven for
five minutes, then serve.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
now to Make Conconnu. c,l.es.

and add the same weight of white
sugar. Add this to the milk Of the
cocoanut and half a teacupful of cold
water and stew in saucepan until
tender, occasionally stirring it. When
cool add three eggs well whisked, the
grated peel of one lemon and a pinch
of salt Make puff paste and line
small tin shapes with the paste. Near
ly fill with the mixture and bake 10
minutes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

Anthony Hope, among other odd char
acteristics, has Il strong dislike to poetry.
a bright London belle, knowing this
hait once tried the joke OF reading some
verses to him. To her surprise he listen
ed complacently and Mt the end Of the in
Fiction thanked her in superlatives. 1t
was too much for her comprehension. She
forgot about the joke and said:
81 thought you hated poetryY
$50 ! do, in my lucid intervals" was
the consolng rcjoinder "but this is the
spring season, which affects me like the
Marci hnres." Saturday Evening Post.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
"sPARTAcUsn
The Authors story Of Io.
to Write 4,

The Authors story ~,
10 Write IT,
a writer in the Iowi.,
who interviewed Rev riHol o,'
says: ''5ol
When asked if ho had
declamations besides "s,,,, ""
Glndiators," "Rcgulus to Go %
ginians," "Virglnius to t,o V'V "
my" and "periclcs to the pooI %
replied that he had wrltton 'o
but that 1t had never been IL
Then he asked the wrlt,r ~
ever heard how "Spartacra1
be written, and when told =, n
never heard an authentic u
concerning it Mr. KELLOGG so,3.1
during my first year I'm
Theological seminary we wor.
to write original dcclamotions
claim them before an audion
mittee of three seniors cri,io.
speaker publicly. and proross.
performed the same duty prIyi
always dreaded to facc r,,
ana especially to be criticised i
and so | thought l would yr,.l
thing that would so Interest 4
the story of It that the cru
forget TO notice the errors i
wrote 'Spartacus. When 7 b,J
ed dcclaiming d it, the profess,
the committee If they had op,
tons to offer, and they said A
not, but Professor parko to,l
vately that there were or,,
might be mentioned. but finn,
glad ] had made q dcpartlro Il
old custom of dcclaimnp norlI
sermons and moral disoulsjt1
had given them some Rhetoric .
SO the author of "Spartacuso
first declaimcr Of t. Litlo
think that he was the first j
sands of academic and cd
youths on both sides Of the Sd
cite II composition of so humhld
This bit Of literary history is \
as coming from the lips Of thjl
old man, and this interview vii
er have n safe place IN the \
house of the writer's memory
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
rerIodIcnl FnmInes Expected.

Since the first great famine of which
there are records devastated the land
in 1770, when 100000 perishcd in
Bengal alone, India has scarcely pass
sd decade free from scarcity of grain
in one district or another The British
government expects drought about
twice in every nine years, famine
once in every II or - years and n
great famine about twice in century.
Review of Reviews.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

A young man named sweet !
to marry a young woman gl''"'y NJ
A few Sundays previous 10 VI
ding the happy couple a'l''u'J ",
together, and as they W'I'V' "'' =,
aisle the choir began sinEIHS Y
"Sweet and Low" cntIreI| ""'J ~,
Of the musical pun that was ','
petruted. "And all this haIIr'
city IN Michigan."-ChoiF 'o''
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
LILIES.

Lilies, white lilies, ye calm my soul,
For the waters are wild and the bilows roll,
And love and trust have drifted away
Like the distant sail on the breast Of the bay.
In a moment more twill have drifted from sight
And be hidden away In the waste OF night
And then yc came with your pure, sweet gaze,
With your dainty winsome, loving ways,
And crept like dear dream into my heart.
could not bear TO send thee apart,
For the fragrance that floats your balmy
breath
To me whispers "peace." though the world calls
Il death.
Rose Van Il. Specie In Scranton Tribune.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

Have the bSnes removed from be-
tween four aud five pounds Of lamb;
wipe the meat well with cloth wrung
out of boraX water, dry it ana spread
it out on board. Make stuning
with half Il pound of fresh cIumbed
white bread, two ounces OF lean boiled
bacon which has been passed through
a mincer, Il teaspoOnful of chopped on
ion and Il tablespoonful Of parsley;
season with salt, pepper and Il little
grated nutmeg and add sufficient beat
en- egg to mOstcn the mixture. Spread
1t evenly over the meat; then roll It up
neatly, tic it at intervals with fine
white string to keep it in place and
bake it in Il well heaten oven, bastng
1t frequently. Bake one hour. Sur
round by either thick or clear brown
sauce and serve.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

The word candidate" is from the
Latin ''candidatus." Literally it
means white robed, and it was thus
called because in Rome those who
sought Office wore glittering WI III
toga. Fancy, If you can all our mo n,
ern Americans dressed in accordance
with their political ambitions. In
some sections there would be no such
thing as dark suit OF clothes.
Washington would simply be one
shining center of universal white
ness.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

Numerous observations prove that
the use of tobacco is a potent cause Of
disease Of the eye. Total blindness
from degeneration of the optic nerve
has been traced to this cause. Recent
observations point to tobacco and alco-
hol as the great causes of color blind
ness, and this accounts for the fact
that it is much more common in men
than in women.-Health Culture.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
Explained.

"Maw, what's de difference between
er politician and er statesmany'
"Well, honey, a mushrooms good,
amt it?"
ayes, 'um."
"And "a toadstool is pizen, ain't it,"
eyes, 'um,"
"And dey bof look allkeY"
"Yes, 'um.'
"Des same difference from u states
man 20 a Politician.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

1t is reported that one Of Boliyar's
fastidious newly-married ladies kneads
bread with her gloves. The incident
may be somewhat peculiar, but there
are others. The editor of this paper
needs bread with his shoes on; he
needs it with his pants on, and unless
the delinquent readers of this rag of
freedom pay up before long, he will
need bread with out darned thing on.
Pay up, folks, so that we will not be
compelled to divulge our condition.
It's mighty embarrassing to tell how
badly you need what's coming TO
yOu sometimes. Tyrone Times
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
HOW 70 MnI.e omeIet nnsnnlI.

Stew three minced chicken llyors in n
quarter Of cup Of water with few
drops Of lemon juice, Cook for five
minutes. Make plain omelct with six
eggs or as needed. Fold the opposite
side up and turn the minced liver on
the center. Fold the other side up,
turn on dish and serve with rashers
of bacon.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

1t is a grlevous mistake TO be ever
IN a rush. Restlessness is not sign
OF efficiency. SO many pride them-
selves Oh always being busy, never TAX
Ing n vacation. There is little merit in
1t at best and often much Of false
pride. Some never work hard enough
to need any change or to deserve It,.
Others are too fussy to know how to
profit by it. Work diligently, then rest
completely and enjoyably.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09
League Meadauatters.

In the tallest building for its width
in Chicago, the city noted for its tall
and narrow buildings, the headquar-
ters of the Epworth League are housed.
The rooms of the general secretary
are on the eighth floor, those of the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

The Elderly Gentleman-l",, ~,
cret of success is 10 ina oO'
people want olr,
The Younger Man-Ano ~
them, ehf ,ol,
"Naw, corner it.'-Ihu'""
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

1t is sometimes the case, that so
much time is, spent in teaching the
dog TO speak tpr his dinner that the
children are p otNaught to say please.
N n''lah,
A steady diet OF sS.f fP"u' NV ii'o
lasses is said TO be IA pax '''' ~ nio'.e
tion against mosquito bite% nc ~
sect is said TO be antagonist - w. % 9po
atmosphere that method of an i"s ''o
Impurities of his blood to the '''"0o'
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

" AlAAAH' 4
The Father-You two "''
have a quiet wedding
The Lovers-Whyf
The Father-Therell De l'O', oo,
and to spare after you're "'''
Syracuse Herald. /
Two hundred and nine'| "
dollars forpoultry, the prov, r,. AVA a
year, compared with Sl'U,'vi w oid
hogs for the same timo' 'e'!' !'.,oI
phasis the enormous magn''' N
poultry business we u''
porters of eggs.
"Uncle Aleck, what Is d P''
talYn .beI
"Well, one woman pouH'
and all the rest talk
The molian harp was 'lo ~. Nd
it is believed, Of Athalia''Sn ,n ed
who lived in the seventeen"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-08-09

dignity may stoop to conquer, but IL
never grovels In the dust.-Chicago
NewF
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-04

ton Of the father under this law the
earnings of the children may be ia"Iully
naid TO the mother or in case the moInaI
ne not living, then TO the children theh-
selves. Provided, however that lchhesS
shall exempt a man from the operations
- Iii rontinn Of this act.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-04
Scotland County is Born.

Rockingham, Y. G.. Dec. To-day
terminates the existence of old Rich
nond county. a special session of
the Board of Commissioners. reDre
senting Richmond and Scotland coun-
ties, met this week and took steps 10
making the necessary transfers. Tn
der the bill each county Will appoint a
commissioner and the two will asccr-
tam the amount of the Indebtedness
and prorate it between the two coun-
ties.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-04
For a Great Textile Exposition.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 1.-At a meeting Of
prominent citizens here today it was de
cided TO begin q movement for an interna-
tional textile exposition to be held in this
city in 1902.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-04
A Corner in Her Fruit

(By the Associated Press.)
Chicago. Dec. 1.-The Times-HcraId to-
morrow will say:
"A corner has been made on eggs, the
price IS now 19c a dozen and how high it
will go no one knows"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-04
Stewart On Republican Caucus List

CBy the Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 1.-Senator Stewart
OF Nevada, has had his name placed on
the republican caucus list. He has been
q silver party man for the last eight
Years.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-04

hdnoira+;o, e. 70 fSe
love. ! stay
was de-
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-02

concluding at y. IN. Trains Will leANe
the city at and $50 a. m, noon .. -
and 7.i5 y. m. Returning trains VIII leaNo
the island at S and 1880 a. m, i o'-''
$40 and II r. m.
\ large committee from the various
labor organizations Is IN charge OF .n9
Tybee anair, MIR W. s. Harris heins
chairman. II the weather proves cool o.
Is confidently expected will be tho case,
one OF the large crowds OF the seos"H
will disport itself on the sands Of Iyoee
tomorrow.
Other out-of-town resorts will oner al
fractions. Thunderbolt will have me
races which promise TO be drawing caro-.
At Isle OF Hope a programme consis'lNs
OF swimming match. boat race anh
diving contest. with prizes, has been ~
ranged Rosenfcid'e Orchestra viii o. or .,
hand from noon until midnight ana WI,
furnish music for the dancers. Best F..
all Barbee & Bandy promise 20 iuth'',
the best dinner and the finest supper =.
the season, which Is OF itself shil'''''
induccment for a visit 20 the Isle.
At the Postoffice the money-order. res
try. stamp and general delivery wiho"M.
win close at 10 a. m. The carriers viii q NJ
their usual deliveries aud collections up M
y o'clock The mailing department VIA
remain open all day.