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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-07-12

Soft fawn-colored or pearl-cOlored
suede leather or OOze leather forms a
stylish belt for the fastidious girl in
a world which is much given to wear
ing pulley belts of satin or corced silk.
The newer leather belt should match
as nearly as possible the tone of the
homespun suit. Beautiful light browns
or grays predomlnate. Select chate-
laine bag TO match, for this is the
pocketless age. Get bag with an out
side half pocket, in which you can tuck
your little kerchief, so as to get 1t
easily without opening the chatelaine
bag in which your money is laid away.
You can get II red or black and some
times n dark blue leather belt, also a
cream one They are much less wide
than formerly. The latest tapers off
very much In front where it shows de-
cidedly more narrow than at the back,
They run in sizes from eighteen 10
twenty -four inches. The narrow leath-
err belt is certainly quite smart.
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fashions the corselet, which is OBJ
vlously made over a well-shaped and
boned foundation.
Two Elaborate BIouses.

or the two blouses shown in the
large engraving the first is of chiffon
In the new tea-rose yellow coloring,
over this charming foundation coming
black net embroidered In jet paillettes,
and In Its turn overlad with a design
of single, flowers and leaves in ivory
lace applique; while then at the waist
there is deep swathed band of rose
pink silk, twist of which-in slight
ly paler shade--is drawn up between
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-07-12

A hat trunk or hat box, as our Eng
llsh cousins say, will accommodate as
many as half dozen pieces of milll-
merry. Each hat has stout cushion,
which enters the crown and serves as
a mount. The hat pins run through the
cushion and fasteD your big hat to the
mount. Now II Is firm and cannot
wabble about and so get out OF shape.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-07-12

A new trimming exploited this sea-
son occurs in the lace bows. made very
small and very neatly. They do not
appear singly, but in series, connect
ed with narrow satin ribbons, upon
which they appear to be mounted. They
can be used in various ways, and ON
great many materials. Their manifest
destiny, however. Is on organdie and
lawn frocks or dainty summer gowns
of some sheer wooden material.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-07-12

checrcd us up. too. II has been so
strange-all this journcy-every day
taking us farther away from home.
hOmcSickn SS-au----" She broke off
short with gratitude and tears shining
in her eyes
There was just time for Hester to
take the little brown hand in hers
aud press II close. when the two men
came back.
The man with the STOPPING shoulders
and the flush on cithc cheek went M
close to the little woman with the
bright. eager eyes.
"Well. little woman. are you most
ready" he said, patting her shoulder
"Nou've had fine rest, haven't you?'
He coughcd sharply Ms he spoke, but
she smiled UP at him brightly that he
might not know how much more It
rackcd her chest than his
You'd better get on your bonnet,
| little woman he said; ITS time we
were going. don't know how we're
to thank you and your wife, Mr.. Gil
bert for all you have done for us, but
we feel IT, sir, we feel It,"
at wasn't anything ut allr' John
protested. 81 has done us good to
have you here"
| Hester and the little young wife
went into the tiny bedroom together.
! The wind had stopped its maddeuing
song outside. and the air was clear
again from its burden of dust. The
furniture would have to be busted for
the third time that day. but the
thought brought no scowl to her fore
head now. The little traveller pinned
on the rusty black hat, and turned
to hold out both hands lmpulslvely to
Hester. Thank you again" she said
and then, in n whisper, Colorado iS
a wonderful place, isn't it? Haven't
you heard about the way people get
cured there-people just as bad of
as George, or worse? You feel sure
it'll do him good. don't YOU
She searched Hesters face as if tC
read her fate there. 1t was hard tt
meet the girlsh eyes
I've never been farther West thai
this myself" she said, but cveryon,
says it's II wonderful climate in Colo
RADIO for people with trouble with thcii
lungs. I'm so glad you are goin.
there, and when he's grown well anC
strong you'll be coming back to Sc,
us
The delight OF that possible futur,
was in the young wife's eyes. If h,
only does" she said. "Oh, il he onl,
does
There were hearty handclasps ex
changed II few minutes later. Thel
the prairie schooner" with its frelgh
of human love and anxietes role,
slowly away. The two left behind II
the little sod house stood long at tn
window-till the wagon was seen
dark blot above the sharp horizon
With Il quick, impulsive movement
Hester's hand stole into her husbands
How good you arer' she said, al
most solemnly. "And while | hav
you, why do care about other things
Did you think | would really go Eas
without you? Why, John, | couldn'
bear it, away from YOU
Far off in the big wagon lttl
woman sat with her round chee
pressed against II shabby coat-sleev,
and the cry of her heart was like tina
of Hcster's. What are other things,
= she was whispering, 'whllc / hav
5 you, dear?''-Youths Companion.
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CAT DISPLAYS STRATEGY.
feline Ingenuity worthy . MIiitarI
Expert

Expert
IL was not his size or his beauty
which made him remarkable, though
his possession OF these attributes OF
feline superiority easily made him
prominent among the cats OF the
noighborhood, With whom he waged
unrelentless warfare. but the fact is
that he possessed a controlling mind
and strategetic ability that would
have made him a great commander
had he been born in more exalted
sphere of life. For this cat. with true
diplomacy, made friends with the dogs
Of his particular domain and went
forth to battle attended by body
guard whose appearance inspired re-
spect and assisted him in his COM
bats. An English mastif, bird dog
and n small cocker spaniel shared his
meals, and later enabled him to gain
| Victories over his hated rival, the gray
cat across the street. This cat had
had many contest with that gray
cat, but the combat always resulted
In draw, because Of the guerilla
tactics of his wary opponent, who pre-
! ferred a short fight and rapid dash
| to safety to a prolonged conflict where
the superior weight and fighting abil-
ity OF the C : with the controlling
mind would have decided advantage
The thought that victory. undisputed.
| had never yet perched upon his ban
ners, vexed the soul of the diplomatic
feline and embittered his milk and
beefsteak with the wormwood OF ven-
! geance long delayed. But at last d.
plomacy triumphed and retribution
overlook the gray prowler and dis
! turber of midnight slumber. One day
In a fatal hour the gray cat invaded
the precincts OF the feline Bismarck
when the allies of the latter we're at
hand When he struck sudden
blow and ran. smile Of Joy parted
the whiskers of the cat with the con-
trolling mind, and with him the three
dogs Joined the chase.
Because OF their superior numbers
the dogs easily caught and brought
to bay the gray cat and then formed
ring about him while the avenger
entered the arena and began the bat
tie. Continually driven back into the
ring by the three dogs. the gray cat
was unable to pursue his favorite tao
tics, and the result after one OF the
prettiest "cat scraps" that that ward
had ever seen, was complete victory
for the cat with the diplomatic incli-
nations. Only when the gray cat. by
aging leap over the heads OF the
dogs. escaped did he let up in the work
OF righteous retribution. Then In tho
consciousness of victory. the conquer
or returned, accompanied by his al
lies. to his repast of milk and beef
steak. lord OF his own domain. And
the surrounding neighborhood as far
as three blocks owned his undisput-
ed sway.-Grand Rapids Herald.
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wo,nan,, Use of the Mails.

The average woman has an idea
that the Government ought to let her
send anything by mail from a jelly
roll to a guinea pig,-New York Press
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TAKE HEART.

Perchance thou many times hast failed,
Some weakness over thee prevailed,
And thou hast faltered in the strife
And sadly rued thy blighted life;
Though great thy grief and keen thy pain
o weary one, take heart again.
Dwell not upon thy mournfu past.
Arise. and for the right stand fast;
BE strong and brave, fold not thy hands,
For thee still flow life's golden sands
10 better things sweet voices call
And God in love rules over all.
IN Allen Guilford, in Boston Transcript.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-07-12

I'll siorms have swept in wratI
ta,lTil .lailsome. rugged path,
|ihy, ~. ,ofttimes been cast down
VI las.eovved by fortunes frown,
r dlsl,'I6 ll, I6rayely bear thy. part,
0t pu. once more take heart.
3, followed by the calm,
pnl gooles by airs of balm,
bier .es nlace to sun bright day
|hl 'cheer thee on thy way.
'ulli ulliond still shines the sun;
tue e'ii yiVh thy work is done.
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New rhinrs In Underwear.

Now that the upper portion of the
bodice Is SO generally cut away to show
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-06-28

The medical man, who knew Of this,
scientist, but was not personally acc
quainted with him, for the professop
had few friends went up the steps three
at time and Jennie followed him
more slowly. He met the girl at the
door Of the attic.
at is useless, he said "Professog-
Seiglried is dead, and it is my BELIEF
that in his taking away Austria has Lose
her greatest scientist"
~ am sure of it, answered the girl,
with trembling voice; "but perhapg
after all it is for the best"
II doubt that, said the doctor n
never feel so like quarreling with Prov
idence as when some noted man is re-
moved right in the midst of his useful.
ness "
az am afraid" replied Jennie sol
EMMY that we have hardly reached a.
state of development that would Justify
MS in criticising the wisdom of Provi-
dence. In my own short life | have
seen several instances where it seemed
that Providence interviewed for the pro-
lection of bis creatures and even the
sudde n death OF Professor Seigfrled does
not shake my belief that Providence
knows best.
She turned quickly away and went
down the stairs in some haste At the
outer door she heard the doctor call
down, 81 must have your name and al
dress, please %
But Jennie did not pause to answer
She had no wish to undergo cross ex.
animation at an inquest knowing that
if she told the truth she would not he
believed, while if she attempted to hide
IT unexpected personal inconvenience
might arise from such a course She ran
rapidly to the street corner, hailed a
fiacre and drove to a distant part of the
city; then she went to main thorough
fare, took tram car TO the center of the
town and another cab to the palace.
TO BE CONTINUED.
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FATAL RAISE OF SALARY.


"t wouldn't civ. cont for oo,,,oo.
with mn on,rlovo," .oid an odvcrtisi,e.
man "Contracts are usclose If man
biros Won for y certoir sr1, IN do certain
work no NAYS Won hat sur bccauso vou
oro worth if n him and be.u keen vo,
ui,hout Il rontract inst nc lon, a. he ,viu
loo,, ,o, with oro II ho ,,,,os - No.
von MORO +bsr ,,,, o,o worth nm sid i
ort .,o,,., or istor and tbor yl,,r cors
+ra,+ i.,.+ ,,,,,.I, - g.. tin',,. ,.aa,,l,l-'.
ha ir+ =, i,,.I 49,, l., .;,,d 49,.
a ,..o T., ,,h5,b %a,. yo.i, ,na.oboa.
,,.bo Ioa',. 80, lo ,.oor, 81 i'rsir,ss ;n
,oc,;t,. t.,,rad tto on,-lorod a b,,,.o- j.,
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lie staggered forWGrd, ShrjCkmg, "Ah,
mem GOtt-mctn GOtt''
are his minion What do you expect to
find ont from me-
II expect TO learn what explosive was
used to produce the result that seemed
to have such remarkable effect on
you.
why do You say that? It had no
effect on me. My heart is weak. l am
subject to snch attacks, and | ward
them off with brandy. Some day they
will kill me. Then You won't learn any
secrets from "A dead man, will you?"
81 hope, Professor Seigfried, that yOu
have many years yet to live, and must
further add that did not expect such
a reception as | have received from
man of science as | was told You We're.
II you hive no information to give to
me-yery WY, that ends it; all you
have to do is to say so,
"Who sent you here?"
"No one, as have repeated once or
twice If any one had | would give
him my opinion of him when got back.
You refuse to tell me anything about
the explosive that powdered that gold ?"
"Refuseg of course ] refused What
did you expect? suppose the man who
sent you here thought, because you
were an engaging young woman and
an old dotard, | would gable TO you
the results of a life $ work, oh, no, no,
MOI But am not an old dotard have
many years to live yet. p"
Il hope so, Well, must bid you
good morning. shall so to some one
else.
The old man showed his teeth in a
forbidding grin.
at is useless Your bottle is broken,
and the material it contained is dissi-
pated. Not a trace of it is left. "
He waved his thin, emaciated hand
in the air as he spoke.
sob, that doesn't matter in the
least " said Jennie ~ have several
other bottles here in my satchel.
The professor placed his hands on the
arms of his chair and slowly raised him
self to his feet
lyon have others" he cried, "other
bottlesY Let me see them-let me see
them -
"No, replied Jennie, II won't"
With speed which, after his recent
collapse, Jennie had not expected, the
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THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS: THURSDAY. JUNE 2s 1900

took it somewhat contemporary, shook
II backward and forward without taking
ont the cork adjusted his glasses, then
suddenly seemed to take nervous in
terest in the material presented to him.
He rose and went nearer the light.
Drawing ont the cork with trembling
hands, he poured some of the contents
into his open palm. The result was
startling enough. The old man flung mp
his hands, letting the vial crash into II
thousand pieces on the floor. He stag
gcrcd forward, shrieking, "Ah, mein
Gott -mein Gott'"
Then, to the CONSERVATION of Jennie,
who had already risen in terror from
her chair, the old man plunged forward
on his face. Jennie had difficulty in re-
pressing shrek. She looked round
hurriedly for bell to ring but there
evidently was none. She tried to open
the door and cry for help. but in her
excitement could find neither handle
nor latch 1t seemed to be locked, and
the key, doubtless, was in the professor 5
pocket She thought at first that he had
dropped dead hut the continuing means
as he lay on the floor convinced her OF
her error She bent over him anxiously
and cried, what can | do to help
yOu2"
With a struggle he muttered, "The
bottle-the bottle-in the cupboard be-
hind you.
She hurriedly flung open the doors Of
the cupboard indicated and found a
bottle of brandy ard glass, which she
partly filed The old man had with an
effort struggled into a sitting posture
and she held the glass of fiery liquid tC
his palid lips lie gulped down the
brandy and gdspod Il feel better now
Help me to my chair
Assisting him to his feet, she sup
ported him to his armchair. when h,
shook himself free crying angrilv: "Le
me aloncl Don you see | am all right
again.
The girl stood aside, and the professor
dropped into his chair, his nervous
hands vibrating on his knees For
long interval nothing was said by eli
Their, and the girl at last seated herscl
in the chair she had formerly occupied
The first words the old man spoke were
"Who sent you here?'
"No one. / came of my own accord
| wished to meet some one who had ;
large knowledge of explosives. and Herr
Feltz, the chemist, gave me your ad
dress
Herr Feltzl Herr Feltz!" he repeat
ed. $50 he sent you here?'
"No one sent me here, insisted tn
girl. lit is as | tell you. Herr Felt.
merely gave me your address "
"Where did you get that powdered
gold2"
1T came from the debris of an ex
plosion.
81 know; you said that before
Where was the explosion Who cause,
/ it,
THAT | don't know
don t you know where the explosion
was"
Yes, know where the explosion
was Int | don't know who caused it.
"Who sent You here2'
81 tell you no one sent me here
THAT Is not true The man VIII
caused the explosion sent you here. 70,
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The cid man, in spite Of the prohibi'
ton, rose uncertainty to bis feet
Jennie sprang mp and said menacing-
y, stay where you arel'
81 am not going to touch you. If you
are 30 suspicious Of every move | make,
then 90 yourself and bring me what
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they are asked "
To her telegram for publication zen.
ME had added Il private dispatch to the
editor that il would be rather incunven-
lent for her if he published the account
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Then SlddCnlU ne raised IL ana sent Is
crashing Hrough the machine,
his chair and fell rather than sat down
in it a CHASTITY pallor overspread his
face, and the girl in alarm ran again 10
the cupboard, poured ont some brandy
and offered it to him, then tried 10 pour
it down his throat, but his tightly set
teeth resisted her efforts She chafed his
rigid hands, and once he opened his
eyes and slowly shook his head
TRY to sip this brandy" she said,
seeing his jaws relax.
1T is useless, he murmured with
difficulty My life was in the in.
strument, as brittle as the glass
have '-
He could say no more, Jennie went
swiftly down stairs to the office of "a
physician, on the first floor. which she
had noticed as she came up
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Guarding Against Mistake.
Eddie hear that YOU gave your ma
a pair of slippers for her birthday.
Freddie-Yes, and | marked them "To
be worn only on the feet, "vHarper's,
MAGAZINE. b ~, .s- afsevWuN
The colored American., 1900-07-07

a straightforward and correct thing to
DO, for the coal would have been sent
30 San Juan for Spain, and the war
might have thus been prolonged. 1t
was badly wanted for Cevera'S fleet.
censored, and While he was feYeriShly
awaiting a reply, he found that he
must buy the coal or permit it to be
sold TO the enemy. Assuming all
risks he bought it for his government.
and has since been fully justified and
his act commended. SO much foY
knowing just what to DO in a trying
emergency when the forces of evil are
at work TO undermine and destroy
ones best efforts.
Mr.. Van Horn had the very first of
the new duties to perform, that of pre-
pairing ships papers for the new pos
lines, whose ships 90 direct from his
port to Porto Rico and Cuba. and all
agree that these duties We're performed
with cOmmendable satisfaction.
1t is pleasing 10 note in this connec-
ton how agreeabiy the American naval
officers and our conSuls in foreign
countries get on. BY every authority
from admiral down. Mr.. Van Horn has
been treated with the utmost consider
alton, and his advice and suggestions
have been respectfully sought and gen
orally acted upon, as his knowledge
of the situation was conceded to be
thorough, and his level headednesS
Continued on page four.
The colored American., 1900-07-07

object of possession. This being one
Of the chief cOaling stations in the
West Indies, it was looked toward as
destined to play Il stellar part in the
war.
Consul Van Horn was telegraphed
to by Secretary of State Day to buy "A
vessel and load it with the best steam
ing coal. y vessel could not be bought,
but an American schooner of 80 tons
capacity was leased, and all the coal
for sale on the island was purchased
within an hour after the telegram
reached St Thomas. Ii became known
on the next morning that the purchase
had been made and the Spanish consul
Mr. j. NasqueZ de Amour, was much
chagrined over the Americans timely
coup Ii was a master stroke of diplO-
macy and earned for Mr.. Van Horn
The Republics everlasting gratitude
From that time for two months the
Spanish consul was most energetic in
attempting 30 get cOah for his gov
eminent Mr.. Van Horn. however,
was able to control all che purchasable
coal that came into the S.. Thomas
market BY that he gained the points
and held them like a veteran in the
coal business.
Enemies of Mr. Van Horn worked
desperately to diScredit the neg0tia-
tions. but failed utterly. 1t was proven
that the transaction in connection with
the cargo that was at first refused by
the United States Government, While
noe authorized from Washington, was
The colored American., 1900-07-07

Rev. Mahlon Van Horn is making, 4
proud record as Uuitei Syalt-; EonS5Il
at 81. Thomas, Danish West Indies
lie mans from the above island and is
gentleman OF liberal educational en-
uuNmentS. lie was named for thp
place ne SO capably fills by some OF
ne strongest social, commercial and
puhucaI Influences in this country, and
mis- iaDOrS are amply Vindicatng the
wisdom OF those who stood as his SDOn-
surS. Lie Is wonderfully strengthen
uS the administration with The ShfD-
ping interests OF All New England.
which has heavy trade with West
Indies.
81. Thomas is one of the most i'm
portant ports in the inSular group thatI
KISSES our southeastern ocean fronC,
as was evidenced during the recent
NpahiSh-American war. 1t was theI
seat OF Intelligence, the depot of sup
plies, and the scene of the earliest
transactions looking 20 the preparation
Tor conflict against the army Of de
CaueuJ Spain. 1t was at the start OurI
eastern outpost and principal cable
station. The news that war was ineY-
liable reached st. Thomas speedily,
luhOWing close upon the heels of the
b.oNILg up OF that gallant sea-fghter,
'ue Maine, III the harDOr Of Havana
Ii was only the next day that the
cruiser Brooklyn came sailing into the
Day with her flag ut half-maSt, con-
Nelng The sad message of disaster
HE patriotism of the crew was at
Ieier heat, and they were ready with
Qua further delay TO avenge the daS-
atdiy outrage. From that day on st.
InomaS became "a strong center OF
naval operations, and the people grew
More and more excited. The creOIeS'
Nyhpashies were almost wholly Ameri-
Idh WAIle the government officials
rom Europe were generally of Span
NH sympathy. There were many Span
Nh refugees from Porto Rico and
'uha ou the island. They were ardent
Patriots. many Of them going direct
hoA jhe island to Spain. During
WtT say they made it interesting for
consul Van Horn by threats Of what
Wty intended 10 DO, and several times
mere We're overt attempts at intimi-
"Uuu But the cOOlnesS of the con-
>d'' MS ready wit, and profitable read
HS OF his book Of instructions, carried
american interests TO a safe and sue
U>>lW conclusion.
All conversation of an insurrectiOn-
af} character would be promptly re-
ported. Life was made extremely
H'Ia.dous, even when there was moth
n5 observable on the surface
ID was in the early stages of the con
l'S' That coal became most desirable
The colored American., 1900-07-07
Equal TO EMERGENCY

A Prompt Diplomatic Strike by Which
Consul Van Horn, at ST. Thomas,
Secures All the Purehasab1e Coal and
Strikes a Singing Blow to the I'm
perious Spanish Government-Cor ON
mended by Veteran Statesmen-Side
Lights UpOA an Able Man Who Has
Come Through the Fire Unscathed.