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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
Imnorlnn, Point In yen,,in,ian.

A significant hint in behalf of the
use Of lamps is found in the fact that
iu florists greenhouses they are used
exclusively. Gas ia deadly to plant
life, while burning kerosene is not.
Where one is boarding aud must sleep
in the same room in which one sits
during the evening, lamp should in.
variable be used. The same rule holds
good for the family sitting-room and
for the rooms in which children are
studying. An experiment involun.
tarily tried by mother recently dem.
onstrated the effect of the ordinary
illuminating gas on the air of an apart
ment. In hall bedroom n single jei
was left burning unnoticed, for an
hour or more, the door aud window
being shut. When the room was en- 70
tered suddenly the air, or the want of
it, was 80 overpoweriug that the per-
sou recoiled aud could not cross the
room, either to open the window or
put the gas out, until the door had
been lett open for minute or two.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
Trout Fishing In Norway.

Several English sportsmen have
written home from their sojourn in
Norway describing the exciting sport
of "brook" trout fishing on that side
of the peninsula, whore cowfys and
gnats are unknown aud the fisherman
is not stricken with hay fever. The
absence OF the tourist, too, is said to
add much to the pleasure of the sport
amid the primitive scenes ON the snowy
banks Of the Norwegian streams, where
are clustered little hamlets of sheep
horders and farmers. According to
one writer, "In the larger sheets Of
water the fish vary considerably, not
only i'll size, but in condition, and q
prize in the shape of well-fed two
FOUNDER occasionally turns up. When
such specimen has been secured, it
is well to lay him in the nearest snow
drift, instead of carting him about for
hours; his golden coat contrasts ad-
mirably with the pure white surface,
and he eats all the better afterward.
When the limits of his little excursion
are reached, aud the keen air and
violent exercise have induced thoughts
of dinner, the angler, after placing a
layer of fern or wild strawberry leaves
over the fish, may top-dress his basket
with lily Of the valley gathered from
some rocky ledge, and return to his
rustic quarters invigorated alike in
body and mind" This seems indeed
trout tisherman's paradise, and it is
not strange that the wary but spry
trout should think any fly in the book
a luxury, and grasp it accordingly.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
Joke Reacted Oh 10,

A Portland woman WaB'i'
chocolates with her youns
lost. One evening when 'ns'
the way to q whist party ."
ed the candy. During the e''|
young man thought that y :.
chocolates around would II
thing to do, but the youu'
earnestly protested when saS sI
her escort contemplated 'Olu
chocolates were INTENDED an ~
and even threatened ho'
any pore if he gave any Of % .s
He concluded to run 'u0
curing the lasting displeasu'r snr
best girl, and invited the ,sSi .S
help themselves. The Gum ord|
ed too tempting to resist rssI sD
acceptance was general 'shII
remarkable scene ensued' wa ,S
give a man from the s'Ies, ,,usr
Sion that a new social dlss'
been introduced in the snsS
ting contest. The cnV'S ., n,
soap filling, and the wnls, ,n1o
to a premature end lpO '.o al
tins have not yet forgollsI, !.
en-, while the young naD %,
whether 1t would be sale ',Ds ~
happiness to ask the yOsII ~. hIul
leave her happy home ~
vile. Me-. Mail.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

the fabric gloves This style of glovo
has been brought to great state oil
perfection lately, so the number of
those who wear it is increasing. The
weave is fine and smooth, the fingers
graduated and tapering, the shape per.
fection, and the finish and shades just
the same as kid glove. Long OPEN
work gauntlets, reaching TO the elbow
front, is the style of fabric glove in.
troduced for wear with elbow sleeves,
but probably 1T will not be generally
adopted. Where gown has elbow
sleeves it is dressy enough to require
kid gloves in keeping.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

bons are run being indulged in even
by infants.
An example of slashing suitable for
young matrons is shown in the ac-
companying illustration.
The example, in pastel rose broad
cloth, appears in a promenade dress
in semi-tailor effect. The under
bodice is of fulled mousseline in a
paler shade, while the scarf, which in
this case is laced through sloshings
which sc round the figure, is of panne
velvet, shade darker, crimped at the
ends. 1t is knotted at the left front
in chou effect.
These slashed and laced effects are
seen on skirts also, soft lace or con-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
HOUSEHOLD MATTER
Leituce-Lenr snIah sets.

Beautiful salad sets in lettuce lcat
design have, some of them, largo
round platters instead of dishes in
which to dress the salad; others Show
the curled lettuce head for the salad.
dish. aud on the round platter be.
meath a very small head to hold tho
mayonnaise. Accompanying the dozen
plates are two small olive-boats and
tiny individual radish dishes. The
entire set is in the delicate green OF
the lettuce heart. The radish- dishes
rest on a small standard which is hall
radish with it's familiar leaves open.
ing to hold the oval bowl.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

The exceedingly popular white kid
glove will be as much la mode as ever.
In kid and Swedish kid they will be
well liked, while new style of
white doeskin will make its initial APP
pearance aud promises to have IA very
favorable reception. These last are
great favorites in la belle France, and
while the skin is quite heavy, yet
they do not give the hand bulky or
large appearance. They are in white,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
Girl. Iiemn,nhsr lest.

In experiment tn for testing the nom.
ory powers Of nm equal number OF
boys aud girls at different ages in
school and university classes, they
were all road simple story contain
ing 324 words and l52 distinct ideas,
after which they Immediately pro.
ceeded to write what they could re.
member. The conclusions were that
the growth of memory is moro rapid
in girls than in boys. indianapolis
Newa
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

A light weight summer hat is as.
sured by paying regard to the trim
ming. No heavy velvet, silk. ribbons,
plumes or ornaments of metal press
upon the head. The brim-hat has
crown just high enough TO be inverted
on the top, like small bowl Around it
goes the straw cravat, which looks
like piece of soft taffeta silk. The
ends show seven rows Of machine
stitching. The hat is all straw
trimmed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
waist, skirt and Bodice.

II you wish to acquire distinction
in dress with your separate waists,
see to it that there is some relation in
in color between the skirt and bodice.
The black skirt with bright colored
waists which have no black in their
composition is no longer considered
swell. For example, blue and fawn
checked silk blouse is very good style
with either fawn or blue cloth
skirt, while with black it would be
very ordinary.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

soluteiy account for the correlation OF
nerve-power and muscular force which
brings about the voluntary crooking
of ones finger Yet the ignorsmus
who does not, and never can, know
how he winks his eye, pretends to set
bounds to the secret OF bird-hight -
Maurice Thompson, in the New Yorb
Independent.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
-
Treasure in Teeth.

On tho authority of the greatest
manufacturer Of dental supplies in the
country there are over 10000 ounces
Of pure gold worked up annually for
dentists use for material in filling
teeth, in plates and soldiers. the value
OF this gold approximating 81. 900. 900.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
An Article We Import.

Gone OF the most important OF tho
few British products at present largely
used in this country is chalk" said
wholesale dealer. 'It comes from
the banks of the River Thames, and
between 175, 200 and $50, 900 barrels
of the material are consumed in tho
United States annually. Tn its crude
form remarkable flint fossils are some
times found, usually the remains of
fish. The process of manufacture
from the natural state to that of form
when it can be utilized for CONNER
cial purposes is simple. When re-
ceived at the English mill the chalk is
put into great machines and ground
in water. 1t is then fioated off into
vats of clear water, where ell tbs i'm
purities and foreign substances are
precipitated, the water being after
ward drawn of by a series OF filter
ing operations, and the soft residuum
dried by steam heat and exposure to
the air. The substance is then re-
duced to a powder of different de.
grees of ineness by grinding in a
burr mill and boiling, when il is
ready to DO packed in barrels and
shipped for use.
I'm America the largest consumefs
of chalk are the rubber goods manu-
facturers. Rubber in its crude state
being sticky, unmanageable, and
available only for very simple pur.
poses, becomes vulcanized and hard
ened by adding 10 it chalk while it is
hot, thus rendering it suitable for tho
various uses to which it is put. A
large quantity of chalk is also en-
ployed in the preparation of paint
and putty, being termed whiting when
in this form. -Washin oton Star.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Designs For Costumes That Have Be
come Popular in the Metropolis.


Nnw YoRK CRY (Special). Slash
ing is picturesque always, and has
flavor all its own. 1t is to be seen on
garments intended for all ages of
femininity, embroideries with ready.
made slashings through which rib
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

The walking fish" Of Santa Cat.
alma Channel, California, is member
of the pediculati tribe, and has con
geners among the gulf weed of the
Mexican Gulf. It's pectoral fins ART
shaped so as to serve for legs. and
it can rest on them so as to snap its
prey. It builds nest of seaweed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

trasting silk being used on the lighter
materials while cloth, panne or heavy
liberty satin may figure on the cloth
dresses.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

or chamois color, with double stitched
backs in self-color and have three
large mother of-pearl buttons.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
CURIOUS FACTS.

The largest insect knbwn TO ento.
mologists is Central American moth,
called the Erebus strix, which OK,
pands its wings from eleven inches to
eighteen inches.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

Judd Smith, who could read print
better upside down than he could
when it was held right side up. died
in the Long Island Home in Amity.
vile several days ago, aged twenty.
two years. Smiths home was in
Freerort, l.. l., and he was known
for several mental oddities, said TO
have been due to an injury TO his
head. He had an extraordinary mem.
ory for Biblical quotations.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

Chemical examinations made in The
laboratory of the University of Ur'
bana. ILL.,, have shown that soil in
which for twenty four years Indian
corn has been annually raised showed
fifty per cent. more exhaustion than
soil on which for tue same length OF
time there had been rotation OF
crops, no manure having been used in
either case.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

Thi' is an inocor bodice, or, rather
jacket, from Paris, 1t il Of pink satin,
with masses or rather heavy cream
lace used for frills aud revers. Tho
front is OF accordion-plaitcd white
chiffon, having straps OF narrow black
velvet across the chiffou, held by tiny
rhinestone bucklaa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

A bridge in the form of an aerial
ferry has just been opened at Rouen
on the river Seine in France. In or.
der to avoid Interference with ship
ping, it was determined to place no
structure in the stream or near its sur
face. Iustead of n bridge in any of
the ordinary forms, horizontal floor
ing, sustained by steel towers and sus-
pension cables, was stretched across
the river Mt an elevation of 1G7 feet.
On this floor run electrically driven
rollers, from which is suspended, by
means of steel ropes, car which
moves at the level of the wharves on
the river banks. The car is thirty
six feet wide and forty-two feet long,
and is furnished, like ferry boat,
with accommodations for carriages
and foot passengers. The ropes that
carry the hanging car are interlaced
diagonally in such n manner that the
support is rigid. and swinging mo-
ton is avoided.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

Occasionally we see in our gardens
angleworms six inches long, or more.
and we think they are unusually big
fellows. But Madagascar sports all
angle or earth worm five feet long.
Australia has one which is named
after Professor Mccoy, and which is
four feet long and as thick as one's
finger. In Sardinia these worms grow
to length of two feet and half. The
old saying that never was any crea.
ture created without having purpose
and an excuse for living is exemplifed
by the work the angleworm does in
improving the soil. It eats the earth
and then deposits it in small mounds
on the surface. The mounds OF the
Madagascar worm are from three to
five pounds in weight. II left undis
turbed, i'll half century these
mounds would form strata of ferti-
lzed earth three feet thick.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

The curious behavior of falcon
has been noticed by travellers on II
railway passing through wheat.
growing section of Italy, The bird
always accompanied the fast train of
the line, paying no attention to other
trains, and kept close to the cars,
constantly dashing to the ground on
either side. 1t was found that the air
eddy set up by the rushing cars drew
in the smaller birds, which were thus
made easy victims to the cunning
hawk.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12

Fabrics That Are Favored.
Thread. silk and cotton appear in
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-12
POPULAR SCIENCE

What is known TO gcographers as
the Cordilerns de los Audes is the
longest aud the highest range Of
mountains in tue world. 1t extends
from TERRA del Fuego TO tho Isthmus
of Panama, and although some Of the
peaks OF the Himalayas are higher
they are not as numerous.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-31
SUFFRAGE CONDITIONS.
Many States Have Laws that Restrict
the Voting Privilege.

One Of the most interesting facts Of
the times is the condition OF the elective
franchise III this closing year of cen
fury that has contributed more to hui
man freedom than al that went before.
1t is not that liberty is any the less. but
that the differences in suffrage laws are
SO vast.
For instance. the government of the
United States, in framing the regulations
for voting III the new islands. placed III
Of any Of its states. In other words
President Mckinley's administration
promulgated g qualifying suffrage. In
the elections which were held in Cuba
not one-third OF the men Of voting age
could vote. The same law in Ohio would
keep tens Of thousands Of voters away
from the polling booths
In the Southern states there has been
candid and earnest movement to dis
franchise the negro. The consequence Is
that the vote is cut down hundreds Of
thousands. and interesting comparisons
result. South Carolina. in 1896. casting
less than 10000 votes. had nine votes III
the electoral college, while Minnesota,
casting over 10000, had the same num-
hcr. This year the proportions VIII be
evc1l greater.
The same law that was used in Cuba.
/ applied TO the United States, would
cut down the presidential vote several
millions. 4 clear law. giving every one
= years of age and over who is not a
criminal or q pauper. or an idiot. the
right to vote, would increase II several
millions.
Municipal conditions improve slowly
Fer instance. in the ward where the
Declaration Of Independence was writ
ten there are thousands ot illegal votes
cast at every election.
Massachusetts will allow no one to
vote who cannot read and Write the
English language while Mississippi con-
fines the suffrage to those who can read
or understand the Constitution. Such
contrasts can be found in many Of the
other state laws. There is. in fact. even
after century Of suffrage legislation. no
uniformity except in the fact that most
Of the states have the mechanical ar
rangement Of the Australian system or
some modification OF it.-Saturday Even
mo Post
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-31
PARIS UNDERGOING REPAIRS.
When it Goes Into Commission gain
1t Will be as the Philadelphia.

Shipping men aye row beginning to
look forward to the tine when the recon
structed steamship l7aris-to re Known
hereafter as the Pnilade.phi2-will re
sumo her place III the transatlantic seIv-
ice Of the American line. Reports re-
Gently received by the Maritime Regis
ter from the shipyards Of Harland &
Wolff at Belfast, Ireland where the
American liner is being prepared fo1
service. state that work on the steam
ship is progressing finely and that when
competed she will be enc Of ,he besi
vessels in the transatlantic service.
hints that she may break a few records
are not lacking and it would surprise no
one to see her regain few Of her olG
laUTe!s. There is, OF course. but slight
chance. if any. that she can lower the
records Of the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse and the Deutschland. bat the rec
eds OF the Ca:npania and LUcania
should be within striking distance Of thc
r>ls:yc2.teG Taris.
The Paris. Or I i; aGelphia. has hee-:
ont OF service since she vert ashore nea.
the Lizard over a year ago. Wreckors
We're unable to get her foated for some
weeks and every one gave up hope that
drawn from her dangerous position
eventually and was taken 20 Belfast. Ii
was some time before the American line
announced its intention Of putting the
Paris back into service and for q time
il looked very much as though the veSset
would be sold for her worth as old iron
ard Junk. Her injuries. however, We're
found less serious than was a. first
thought. and then. too. it is probable tlHc
popular opinion had much to do with the
decision Of the American line II have
70" reDaiTed and put into comm; sSion,
The Paris has a great hold mon tho e.
fectiGns Of shipping men and the pub;ic
II general.
The Paris is now receiving 4 now bot
tom. including a keelson. keel qnd floor
ING. New engines Of the quad;rn'e tv-
pons;cn type will be PVT in and this will
eve The vessel IN eroTmorS increase Of
rowe~. The old hoilers will so he
pfaced. Under water the stern : be-
ing rebuilt that the shafts of thr
screws will be encased by the hull in
stead Of banging on struts as they rsod
II O.. Those who see her whom she
cores I'D the bay on her first trip will
notice q change N her appearance which
viii mainly be due to the fact that in
stead Of three tunnels she viii have two.
Otherwise. however. her external ap-
ppar2nce will be unchanged
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-31
GLASGOW IS PROSPEROUS.
Skilled Workrnen Are Getting Top
Rate Wages for heir Labor.

Skilled WorkIrIeH Are Getting Top
Rate Wages for heir Labor.
Glasgow today is the workingman's
paradise, if good wages, plenty Of work
and cheap living can make 9 paradise.
The engineering works and shipbuilding
yards right down the Clyde are strain
Ing every nerve to keep pace with the
business that is forced on them. The
naval activity Of the government, the de-
mand for cruisers and transport ships,
the steady growth OF the sea transit
trade have set the dockyards hungering
daton, bringing IN new machinery,
working overtime
No matter what government is elect
ed say the men OF the Clyde. we are
safe. Neither Radical nor Unionist dare
to cripple the navy. and while naval
work continues we are all right"
Doubtless the unskilled laborer, the
man only worth from 1Ss to 25s a week,
is not earning much more today in Glas-
gov than anywhere else. But when we
chanics q different state Of affairs is
found. The bricklayers are getting their
lid an hour. and are working their fifty
six hours a week. The stonemasons get
only 1ad an hour less. The quarrymen
have forced their wages SO high and
have SO increased the cost Of stone that
men are muttering that they viii kill the
goose which lays the golden egg if they
do not stop.
In the printing trade, he is poor limo
typist who in union house is not earn
ing his 50 d week The masters wisely
encourage this. They may think the rate
rather high, but while the rate OF piece
work remains what it is they would rath
er have expert operators who earned
their Fl a day than others who only got
los. Ia the steel and shipping trades,
the skilled men are finding all the work
they want at top rates.-London Daily
No:I
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-31
HELP FOR WOMEN
WHO ARE ALWAYS TIRED.

"I do not feel very well, am so
tired all the time. l do not know what
is the matter with me-"
You hear these words every day; as
often as you meet your friends just SO
often are these words repeated. More
than likely you speak the same signif-
cant words yourself. and no doubt you
do feel far from well most of the time.
Mrs. Ella Rice, of Chelsea, Wis,
whose portrait we publish, writes that
she suffered for two years with bear
ing-down pains, headache, backache,
and had all kinds CT miserable feelings,
ali of which was caused by falling and
inflammation of the womb, and after
doctoring with physicians and numer
Gus medicines she was entirely cured by
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-31

Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound.
If you are troubled with pains,
fainting spells, depression of spirits,
reluctance to go anywhere, headache,
baclSache, and always tired, please re-
member that there is an absolute
remedy which will relieve you Of your
suffering as it did Mrs. Rice. Proof
is monumental that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is the
greatest medicine for suffering women.
No other medicine has made the cures
that it has, and no other woman has
helped so many women by direct advice
as has Mrs. Pinkham; her experience
is greater than that of any living per-
son. IF you are sick, write and get
her advice; her address is Lynn, Mass
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-10-31
Lincoln Got the worst OF It.

When Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer
tering one day about trading horses. and
it was agreed that the next morning at
9 o'clock they should make a trade, the
horses to be unseen up to that hour, and
no backing out under a forfeiture Of $50.
At the hour appointed the judge came
UP leading the sorriest specimen of a
horse ever seen in those parts. In few
minutes Lincoln was seen approaching
with wooden sawhorse upon his shout
der. Great We're the shouts and the
laughter of the crowd, and both were
greatly increased when Mr.. Lincoln. on
surveying the judges animal set down
his sawhorse and exclaimed: well,
judge this is the first time / ever got
the worst Of a horse trade"