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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

is made up into an afternoon frock
for little girl The skirt comes to
the knees and little further 1t Is
laid in accordion pleats. and has no
trimming whatever. The bodice has
yoke and epaulets of tucked blue taf-
feta. Over the yoke the plain blue
yelling is softly draped to the waist
line, which is indicated by broad,
deep belt of blue taffeta. The sleeves
are entirely plain.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
A Mitigation.

One pretty good way In which to
mitigate the bad roads problem is to
market little or nothing from the farm
which is not boiled down, The wise
man viii not haul oals, corn and
wheat ten miles to II depot. but he will
put his grain into butter tubs, egg
cases, hogs and cattle things which
are easily marketed and which viii
bring him two prices for his grain.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

One year before lac died John Yves
ley wrote with feeble fingers in his
Journal of Expenses: For more than
eighty-slX years have kept my ac.
counts exactly Few there are who
do tbis SO long, or, indeed, need to do
1t, But during ones most active years
the keeping of an exact cash account
helps to stop many little leak.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

They are on both sides of the pointed
piece of leather. \ white oozc leather
belt is machine stitched with black,
ana the black patent leather belts are
sometimes decorated with n narrow
facing of white leather on the edges.
or as often as not are stitched with
white thrend.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

Very long cuffs of lace are worn
over the forearm. They nre close
fitting, rather a tight envelope for the
crepon or mohair beneath. They con
tlnuc their journey upward from the
wrist. and frequently reach the ell
bow. where they are lost to sight be-
meath the elbow puff of silk. or of
chiffon. As the upper edge of the lace
cuff is not visible. you can use piece
lace for the cuff, if you have no edge
lace with border of the suitable depth.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
Chains Still the Vogue.

Long chains of antique design VIII
be popular during the season. Some
are hung with odd charms and pend
ants
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

Nine years ago very curious under
ground river was discovered by NJ.
Martel at Padirac, in Southwestern
France. During the last year this
great natural curiosity has been
opened up to the public, so that Wis
ltor may now explore it to n distance
of several hundred feet below the sur
face of the earth. a high staircase of
iron descends into the mouth of Il
great cavern, and from the foot of this
safe passageways follow the devious
windings of the subterranean stream.
For some distance boats are used on
this river. several hundred feet un'
derground One cavern discovered Is
over 300 feet in height, and 1t has
beer named the Grand Dome. There
are severNl lakes and waterfalls. The
exploration of the cayerns Is Stlll
going on, ana II is expected that fur
ther interesting discoveries will be
made.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

|rHE REALM OF FASHION.


city.-The fitted jacket
" can be worn indoors or as
.',cet costume never goes
This season it is short
pm ,,s some hint of the mill
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

A Russian Jewess has just been eX.
hiblted in Milwaukee, wis, before a
class of medical students. She has
one of the largest developments of ele'
phantiasis on record. She is five feet
in height. weighs 24S pounds has Il
chest girth of thlrty-two inches, II
waist girth of twenty-eight inches,
while her thighs measure thirty-nlne
inches In circumference, and her calfs
thirty inches. Notwithstanding this
she enjoys good health, and has no
predisposltlon to disease. with the
exception of the Inconvenience of get
ting about she does not suffer from
her ailment,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

y inches wide, with five
Eds for vest and collar, will
M.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
h., ''O'ed Belt Front.

|@lD, "u'her belts for wear
tse,o, sowns are slender all
u front, where the
Ne OsS'aens to dip down and
|Ase e''rable long-waisted eff
|Ay on" "'w belts have two
Ns Vi which is fastened.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

Many fish can produce musical
sounds. The trigia can produce long.
drawn notes ranging over nearly IN
octave. Others, notably the species
of ophidum, have sound-producing up.
paratus, consisting of small movable
bones, which can be made to produce
sharp rattle. The curious drum
ming" made by the species called UNI
brivas can be heard from depth of
twenty fathoms.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
up.tO.Date.


lrS''' WY up'to-date has a new
hOs auded to hold a few ex-
M. a. as a reserve for an emer-
|ayslo.a % IN outside pocket, and
LnD Vpe y Hap, which buttons
!, s,0l 'ae balls from hopping
il, ~ ,V'Se' The pocket must
v.I 'uc left side. 1t would
h 6a 1ay Of the player IL ar
|s,d"' right side. This can
b, =. VI a heavy skirt, such
| Eo0,s n cloth. The weight of
| n" THU drag a pique skirt out
| Re,o pocket should be capa-
|t,lo"ro.' Is no need, otherwise,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
ilises' Bolero Waist,

-
ilnes' BolerO Waist.
Pa other styles the season
10 store, the bolero will re-
hVorlte for young girls, as
@T their older sisters and
The very chic May Man
shown in the large engrav-
ahful at the same time that
fn'ly practicable and suited
fsV Of materials. AS illus
Jacket Is of fawn-colored
ph' with bands of rich red
waist Of soft-tinlshed taffeta
uy lighter shade with en-
oO's Of red, that match the
worn with a crush belt and
pahne velvet ribbon In the
color. Velvet could, how
Instituted for the bolero with
eaect' and all suiting ma
entirely appropriate.
N Is made over n fitted lin.
Closes at the centre front.
a'ahged the full front, that
I" iOrm a pointed yoke. AS
Included in the right shoul-
'uerarm seams, and hooked
Niti but, II preferred, can
~ Tue centre, the closing be-
su Dy the folds. The little
" made entirely separate
Oh over the waist. 1t is
"Seit' fitted with shoulder
, 1a' seams only. and is
'SnOut with silk. The
4 ."o'seamed and are fin
"r'Sls with Follower flare
oolero waist for n miss
n,,s Js'rs of age two and three
DS Oh material twenty-one
iau Uae and one-quarter yards
H. 'vueS que wide, or one yard
In W." ~lae' with one yard of
m 'uVlles wide for the full
W required.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20

In England the tallest single
stemmed beech tree stands in Lord
Brownlow's park ut Ashbridge, which
overloOks the beech country of Buck.
inghamshre. 1t Is known as the
queen beech, and Is 100 feet high.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-09-20
CURIOUS FACTS.

The earliest authenticated sea fight
is said to have been that between the
Corinthians and the Corcyreans. in
which the former conquered-6 b. c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
OLD FARMER


Called Down Depew for What lie
Thought IA Serious Statement.
Washington Cor. Chicago Record:
Mr.. Depew says the funniest incident
that ever occurred in his political
campaigns was up in Jefferson county
when the late Roswell p. Flower was
running for governor Oh the Demo
cratic ticket. Mr. Depew. in his
speech made the point that Mr.. Flow
er was always holding Office, and not
withstanding the fact that he called
himself a business man had occupied
some official position almost continu-
ously ever since he was old enough to
vote. Why" exclaimed Mr.. Depew,
everybody knows that he came over
with the pilgrims in the Mayfiower,
and that before he landed he sent
ashore his application for appointment
as policeman in the city of New
York. and announced himself candi-
date for alderman before he got his
naturalization papers" That's
d lie"' cried farmer-looking man
VINO arose In the center of the audi
ence. Il have known Roswell Flower
all my life, and | say he did no such
thing" Mr.. Depew for once was non
plused. He was unable to Judge in his
own mind whether the farmer was
trying to horse" him or whether he
lacked the sense of humor and was in
earnest. While the audience was en-
ioying laugh at the interruption he
decided to act upon the latter theory,
and, when order was restored, re-
marked seriously: Il am surprised at
this interruption, and at the statement
my honest friend made, for I've been
stumping this state for six weeks and
have told that story in every speech
] have made, and this is the first time
anybody had the nerve to contradict
II. The next time | see Mr.. Flower |
shall ask him TO tell me the truth"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
TRANSVAA
FUNNY OLD RAILROAD.
Cars Drawn by Locomotive Which Could
Not Turn Around.

According to Dr. w. w. Smith OF
Williston, S. c., the first railroad in
the United States was the South Caro-
lima railroad, afterward called the
Charleston & Augusta railroad. run
ming from Charleston to Augusta,
distance of 14O miles. The road was
begun in 1926 and completed in 1888,
says the Augusta Herald. Some of the
queer things which distinguished it
from the roads of today were: The
hrst motive power used on this road
was wind, utilized in sails made OF
cloth on the cars. The locomotives
mad two smokestacks, one at each end
In going to Charleston one of the
stacks was used, and in coming back
the other. There We're no spark ar
rosters, and everybody along the route
had to watch his property to prevent
It's being burned up. One hundred
miles day was good travelling in
these days. When night came on all
hands struck camp and waited for day
light to come in order to proceed. The
track was composed of ties and thirty
tWo-foot stringers, on which a band of
iron like common tire was laid and
nailed down to the wood track
walker went ahead of the engine every
day TO knock down the 'snake-heads'
or nail heads to prevent accidents.
The dread of the engineer was the
.'Sna Ike heads or nails nrOtrudin9
above the iron rail, for they were pro-
life sources of accidents. The con
ductors collected the fares from the
outside. walking on boards about like
the open street cars are now arranged.
There We're no conyeniences on the
cars as in this day and time. The cars
stopped at stated intervals for the con-
venience Of the passengers. The mail
facilities were meager and very prim-
tive. A split stick served for a mail
bag, as letters were put in sticks and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
At THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
The American Paviil N Beautiful and
Attractive Structure

A"e american faViii n beautiful and
Attractive Structure
Our cOcher has been U44pItu TO turn
INTO the Avenue de Ia -FOUR MarOourg
anu suuuenly lind that we have come
OUT upon the Quai d Orsay, and are at
the entrance OF the Pont DIES lnvalides
says the New l.ippincott. Here cabby
IS ordered to halt, and looks on in snr-
prise as we descend into the ankle
deep dust and proceed by means OF
our open sesame, TO the place where
four American flags at the corners of a
large square indicate the Enclosure
chosen by our commissioning
for the American pavilion Here, on
the rive saGche, in company with 9TH
ers Of the Pavilion des Etrangeres, will
stand the American pavilion, a beau
uful and attractive structure. whose
broad steps lead down to the water.
Here Americans may land, and at once
receive that welcome and attention
which the visitor soon discovers is sec
ond nature to the commissioners
eral and his staff; and here, more than
anywhere else in Paris, will he find
himself thoroughly at home. 1t is to
our commissioners general and his I'M
firing industry that We are indebted
for the great amount of space which
is to contain the great American ex-
hibit, and even my gloomy guide is
tempted to break into triumphant
smile at this new proof of American
skill and energy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Cant AbbreyIate 1890.

Had you thought of one thing?"
said the correspondence clerk. There's
a whole lot of people, thousands OF
them writing letters without printed
or engraved letter heads, who abbrevi-
ate the year in the date line; writing,
for instance, instead of 1899, '99. Now
what will they do with 1900? They
certainly can't abbreviate that When
we strike 1901 it will be all right
again, then they can write Jan. l, 'O1:
but 90 wouldn't mean anything. and
there's nothing to do but to write
the year out. This will be done
throughout the year 1900 many mil
lions of times; as matter of sober
TACT, the multitudinous writing OF
these two ciphers win involve the loss
In the aggregate of much time, and the
using up of thousands of pens and
much ink. But it's an i'll wind that
blows nobody good. The writer's loss,
here, is the ink makers and the pen
manufacturers gain; and for that mat
ter it's just so with everything; things
go on just about the same, whatever
happens
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

Eyes" said rich Oklahoma farmer
to G. Lowell Miller, Il am proud OF my
girls and would like to see them COM
fortably married, and as | have maue
little money they will not go to their
husbands penniless. There's Mary, 20
years, and a real good girl. | shall give
her $4,000 when she is married. Then
comes Bet, who won't see 80 again, ana
| shall give her $4,000, and the man
who takes Eliza, who is 40, VIII nave
$4,000 with her." G. Lowell, rehect-
ing a moment or so, then inquired,
"You haven't one about so, have you
Oklahoma State Capital.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Town Where Squirrels Are Not Shy.


Perhaps Madison, Wis, is not the
most humane and rational town in the
world, but from the squirrels point of
view it deserves high eulogy. For
squirrels Madison is an Eden with
modern improvements. squirrel is
never killed or harmed in Madison,
and this frisky part of the population
has literally the freedom of the city
A squirrel is at perfect liberty to make
tour of the entire city and is sure
to come back safe. If you sit on a
bench in the capitol grounds or in a
public park a squirrel will come fear
lessly up to eat from your hand. Or
il you are young and nimble and dis
posed for a frolic the little creatures
will play tag with you to the amaze
ment of the stranger who may be look
ing on. Even the motormen bear them
in mind and the electric cars have no
terrors for the squirrel. New YORK
Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

The growing interest in dao, ,.o.
seaports and cheap tran~no ~sep w"I 1l'
hn Mia, gir We added Importance TO the
T Ta,ialns up up q the city of La Porte
po om ne nigh. dry ground of La
i,' 81 = ~ direct contrast with the
grea t portion Of the Mexican Gnlf
coast. Marshes. malaria and feyers arc =,
u unknown la Porte il to lie formally
opened and introduced to the nubl;c
fepruary Il to +, when il Is rxpectad
great crowd Of Northern and Texas
people VIII be on hand to insnect he
much talked ofnew seaport Of The Gnif
So great is the interest show 49, ~ IL
American Land Co. ia Wad;snm ~ S,
: dni33o,o5 Se1ihs as Northern Manager,
Is deln9ed with letters OF inquiry
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

A characteristic story is told of Lord
Methuen. 1t seems that new chum"
had Joined the irregular horse. A
younger son of noble family, this
young fellow had been sent to the col
onies to get rid of his wildness. or to
increase it, as the case might be. He
had not long joined the regular horse
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

before he was sent up to Lord Methuen
for some gross breach of discipline
Not knowing before whom he had been
taken, the youngster resented, and salu
to Lord Methuen: DO you know VINO
| am? | am Lord -." There was
silence for quite minute. and then
came the answer: Let me introduce
myself Paul Sanford Methuen SEN
fences you to twenty-one days coniine-
ment to the barracks for breach of
discipline" The younger son of
noble family wore crestfallen look
for once in his life as he went back.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
TRY Grain-o. Try GraIn-oi

Ask your grocer today to show you
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without in
jury as we'll as the adult. All who Try
it, like it. GRAIN-O has the rich seal
brown of Mocha or Java, but It IS maze
from pure grains, and the most dellcate
stomach receives it without distress.
One-fourth the price of coffee. l5c. ana
25c. per package. Sold by all grocers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

yet to-day the demon of war is num-
bering his victims by thousands.
When a report is sent by COM
handing officer, giving the numbers of
dead, wounded and missing, it is
solace to think that but few of the
missing are suffering pain-that they
are probably prisoners. While not
treated as honored guests, these pris-
oners are fed and protected until there
comes an exchange or the war is over.
One of the illustrations shows the
British loading the Boer prisoners
upon a vessel. They do not sail as
cabin passengers. and the quarters are
evidently crowded, but they live
through these hardships and fare much
better than many of their brother
Beers, who are in their own lines, bat
are destined soon to be killed or
wounded in battle
Another picture Of striking reality
is that showing the method Of remoy-
ing the wounded from the field Of bat
tie. Ladysmith has been thoroughly
invested by the Beers for weeks past.
Gen. White and his gallant little army
are defending, not only the town, but
British honor as well. The neighbor-
ing hills are alive with Boer artillery
men, whose guns speak through night
and day in bitter tones of hate Now
the gun reports are few and far be-
tween now they come in quick sue
cesson, telling with their angry voices
the Beers determination that Lady
smith must ial. And all this time the
British hravely wait for the relief that
does not come. Now the firing Of the
Beers becomes more effective. The
enemy has taken some new position.
All is lost if the enemy is not driven
further back, ana for that reason the
commanding officer orders 4 sorte. Ii
IL taking i great hazard but the sortie
must be made, ana the brayest regi-
ments aie selected for the attempt. As
they proceed, men are constantly fall
ing. dead or wounded
The mule carts, for picking up the
wounded, follow, and as soon as one is
loaded it turns back and moves
heavily over the rough road to the city.
Two natives walk beside the wagon,
carrying the Red Cross flag.
The faces of the wounded tell the
story Study the features of the sol
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

Never be critical upon the ladies"
was the maxim Of an old Irish peer,
remarkable for his homage to the sex.
Inc only way that true gentleman
ever will attempt % look at the faults
OF pretty woman is to shu, his
eyes"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

carry England into
the South African
war, still the good
queen feels the ter
rib!e responsible
ties upon her own
shoulders.
This is perhaps
the most pathetic
incident Of the war.
A fearful old lady,
whose life has been
a plea for peace, is
grief stricken with
the thought that
her boys are dying
in battle.
1t is pathetic in
deed to turn from
this picture of the
sorrowing queen to
scenes of war.
Nineteen centuries
have passed since
the Prince of
Peace was heralded
to the world with
the song of Peace
on earth, good will
toward men," and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
WAR PICTURES FROM
Mans humanity to Man Vividly Brought
to the Surface.

Reports from England tell us that
the gray hairs of the beloved queen
are indeed being brought down with
sorrow to the grave" Although other
heads have contrived and other heads
have executed in such a manner as to
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Obeying the Scriptures.

Judge: Evelyn (who has just been
robbed of kiss)-Mr. Kurate, how dare
you? Hansum Kurate (meekly)-l
beg your pardon, but / was only obey
ing the Scripture injunction, do unto
others as you would have others do
unto you"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
That Was All.

"Were the pipes frozen, dear?' ask
ed Mrs. Belleield, when her husband
returned from a long executive session
in the cellar. NO." replied Mr.Belle-
field 1.-THE water in the pipes was fro
zen. That was all."-Pittsburg Chron-
icle Telegraph.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

portraits of singers and actresses. In
Europe the photographs of the pope
find the largest sale, $4,000 pictures Of
him being sold every year. This does
not include chromos and paintings
which also have an enormous sale.
Second only to the pope in popularity
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

IS The beautiful Alexandra of Wales.
whose photographs sell at the rate OF
10000 per annum. The German en-
peror comes next with a record of Ia
coo year and the ear, who hates to
be snapshot" nevertheless is pictori-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

The death rate in New Zealand in
1896 was 9.l0 per 900 inhabitants. as
compared with 1877 in England and
Wales.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
A Sure Thin,.

From Parson-Does yo' pro-
mise to take dis woman fo' bettah
or wuss, until def does yo' part? Mr..
Jackson suttinly does; de good
Lawd knows couldn't save enough
money fer a dervorce on my salary!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

der in the l6It OF
the picture. How
his heart throbbed
with hope in the
G a RI Y morning.
when he knew that
he would be one Of
the attacking par
ty. Today would be
an opportunity for
glory, promotion,
perhaps even for
the Victoria cross
of honor. But a
chance bullet had
changed all this.
He can bear the
physical pain that
comes from his
right arm, but it is
hard to think he
has so soon become
incapacitated for
deeds Of glory.
Before him are
long weeks of suf-
fering and hard
ship. ending per-
haps in death. And
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

then his thoughts fly over Ian
and sea, away to "Merrie Eng
land" where the folks he knows art
anxiously waiting for news from thei,
soldier boy, and where the little girl.
who promised to wait until he re-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Pats Definition.

Little Patsy-What's an alibi? Null
ligan-Faith, an it's provin, that We
wasn't where We was when We COM
mitted a crime that be jabbers, We
didn't commit after all!-Tit-Bits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
Without Irvine

Detroit Free Press Miss Polkadot-
MY hance is so generous. There is
nothing he likes better than spending
money on others. Miss summit
You ought to make him very happy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

handed up TO the conductor, and were
thrown out the same way. The coup
ling links were made of wood. so that
when car ran off it would break and
save the others from running Off
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15

Among the Mohammedans of Cal
cutta the infant mortality reaches the
enormous figure of 634.5 per 1000
births.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-15
S1S PER WEEK.

A salary Of SIS per week and EXPENSES VIII pc
paid TO man with one or two horse III 70 intro
duce our Poultry compound and Lice Killer
among farmers Reference required. Address
with stamp ACME MFG. Co, Des Molnes Iowa.