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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

"If any one should call this af,er-
noon, Mary, say that l am moi well, :"
said, mistress to her newly-engaged
servant. I'm afraid / ate little too
much of that rich pudding for lunch.
and it. or something else, has brought
on severe headache. I'm going to
lie down"
A few minutes later the mistress,
from her room near the head of the
stairs, heard. Mary say to two aristo-
cratic ladies who had called for the
first time: "Yesm, Mrs. Browne is at
home, but she ate 50 much pudding
for lunch she had TO 80 TO bedf-Tit-
Bits.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21
Studded with Mock Jewels.

Belts of gold and silver tissue
studde with semi-precious stones are
as much the vogue as ever. The larg.
er and more unusual the jewels the
more desirable the belt. Turquoises
are very popular with jade a close
second. then onyx, agate and jet.
Shaped belts of black suede leather
embroidered in star-like designs with
gold or silver are another fancy. The
new belts for summer are of gold
stuff scattered over with painted bios
SONS.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21
A Waste of Time.

Aren't you ashamed to be wasting
your time in this manner?" said the
impressive citizen to whom Meander-
ing Mike had just applied for small
loan.
Yes. sir" was the answer. "rm
annoyed half sick about it. But 1
can't help maxim mistakes sometimes.
When | sighted you fer a phlanthro-
pist an followed you fer free blocks.
how was | to know fer sure whether
| was waslin me time or not:"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

The golden tint of chestnut Is a
beautiful shade of brown and for
those who can wear it. nothing is
more becoming. but the dye is very
antagonistic if there is u suspicion of
pale yellow in The complexion. In this
case if the brown gown is relieved
with cream-for instance = cream sat
in yoke and vest arranged in fine
tucks. or covered with vertical strap
pings of cream cloth, edged with very
narrow gold braid-it will greatly re-
lieve the color-antagonism referred to.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21
French Mimosa Cloth.

A new addition to our already large
stool, of wash goods is French Min
osa cloth. The name suggests the
sensitive plant, and characteristic
delcacy is noted in the weight and
texture Of the new material. Mimosa
cloth somewhat resembles a fine dimi
ty 1t has Il delicate raised cord, but
wavy stripes and French color-prlnt
ing distinguish it from other fabrics
The Dresden china patterns are
shown in Mimosa cloth. also what are
known as "foulard effects The polka
dots are also given on ground of sew
eral good body colors
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21
How tho Guests Arrived.

An result of the heavy rain of the
last two days Merced, Cal. is under
water. From three inches 10 one foot
Of water is standing in every yard In
town, every cellar Is filled. and busi-
ness Is at standstlll. At u society
wedding last night the BRIDES house
was surrounded by water, and the
groom. minister ard guests were car
ried from carriages on the backs OF the
hackmen.--salt Lake Herald.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21
OUR BUDGET OF HUMOR
LAUcHTER-PRovoKlNc STORIES FOR
LOVERS OF FUN.

A wish--A Sure Thing-A Sound Invest
inent-A Lucky FeIlow-Thought One
Would Not BE Missed AN dissatisfied
Longing-Not in Their Glass, Etc, Etc.
81 wish was an angel" wee Tommy
Tucker sings,
There couldn't be a youngster then
more happy than myself
Cause all I'd have to do would be 60 sim
ply work my wings
To reach what's stored bv ma upon the
topmost pantry shelf"
philadelphia Press.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

The round, full skirt is again in evi-
dence' in the seven gored shape. A
new feature is the yoke, which may
be smooth, shirred, corded, tucked.
plain or embroidered, as taste and fig
ure requirements may decree, and the
skirt is often adorned with founces
nearly OF quite to the knee, or even
above.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

"Do you ever go through your wife's
pockets Willie she is alseepY asked
one husband of an emanclpa;ed wom-
an of another husband of an enamel
pated woman.
II tried once" was the reply, "but 1
gave it up in despair, for couldn't
find the pocket. ."-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

I'D like to know why it is ex-
claimed the angry father to his indo-
lent son, that you always stand at the
foot of your class in school?"
IT'S cause the teacher won't let me
sit down. drawled the lazy youth.
Chicago News.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

Aunt Emma-"Weil, Mary. haven't
seen you for long time. | hear that
you have little sister at your house.
l suppose she cries sometimes"
Little Mary-"CriesY Well, / should
say she does. Why, never saw any
one that appeared to look on the dark
side of things as she does"-Pucl.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

{ THE REALM OF FASHION,


mating in a pretty cum OF lace or en-
broidery Around the neck. which
may be finished as one likes, is a sim.
liar trimming of embroidery, with the
possible addition of few tiny tucks
This plan does away with the high
silk stock. and is both pretty and com.
Portable.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

She-"Ah they can never reproduce
such colors as are in that gorgeous
sunset"
He-"Too bad, isn't it? I'd dcahly
love to have a necktie like itr'-Brook-
lyn Life.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

Harry-"Girls take Things so liter
ally, you know"
Fred-"As for example,"
Harry-"Five years ago, when my
sister was twenty-five. L wished her
many happy returns. And If you'll be-
lieve it, her twenty-fifth birthday re-
turns regularly every year."-Bosto"
Transcript
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

He-"And now, .rling, when do
you think we would better announce
our engagement
She-"Oh, there is no hurry. dear
Any time within the next twenty-four
hours. ."-Harper's Bazaar.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21
Novel and Pretty Underwai.t.

An ingenious plan for making taf
feta waists for summer wear has just
been invented. The waist Is made
loose and unlined. with sleeves coming
just below the elbow. and finished
with pretty cuff The neck is cut
round or square, and little low. I'm
derneath this silk waist is worn a
plain muslin or lawn waist, as thin
ss one wishes, with long sleeves term
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

Nell-"Why did Miss Bargainsales
reject Mr.. Bjones when he was rich,
and then marry him after he had lost
all his money!"
Bell suppose because he was so
terribly Observation-Disclosures Rec
ord.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21
Not to BE Caught Again.

Promoter - Now you furnish the
capital and l will furnish the expe-
rience. understands"
Wary Magnate-"Perfectly; bought
some experience several years ago on
that same basis. Ohio State Journal.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

There's lucky man for you"
'How's thatY ~"
"Why, he's got butler so dlgaifled
that he even awes the cook into sub
missonw- Brooklyn Life.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

mo one should regret money paid
for a good instrumental concert"
Just the contrary since it comes
under the head of sound invest
ment. t."-Philadelph Times
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21
She Helped Make American History.

Sne ielpeu Make american History.
Dolly Daggett was a Martha's Vine
yard heroine and her name win ever
be associated with the famous Liberty
Pole M Vineyard Haven. 1t was back
in 1TIj that the good people of that
village erected the pole on the highest
point Of land. One day British yes
sci came sailing into the snug little
harbor, It's captain needed new
mast ana sem a boat full of men
ashore TO obtain one. The Liberty
Pole was just what they wanted, and
they proceeded TO negotiate with the
se!ectmen, saying they would take It
away by force, and therefore price
might as well be liked; so the select
men sold the pole.
Now, when Polly Daggett heard of
this proceeding she became very in
dignant; she felt thar the flag which
sumounted that pole had been Insult
ed and she determined to frustrate the
Britishers' plan. Learning that they
We're TO come in the morning to saw
of the pole, Polly took TWO girl friends
into her confidence. When night came
they went quietly to the hilltop, bored
a hole in the staff, poured in guam
tity OF powder. applied fire brand on
the end of beanpole, and then
watch with glee the fall of the pole
ruined beyond repair.
The next day the men from the shin
came for the pole and We're furious to
find the coveted stick" in splinters.
The selectmen could not explain mat
ters, bnt inwardly charged the affair
TO the prank OF the village boys. The
ship sailed away minus the Liberty
Pole, and for many years tine three
girls kept their secret concerning this
incident, which became history
On July 4, 1898, the Sea Coast De-
fence Chapter, d. A. H., erected new
Liberty Pole, facsimile of the hlstori-
cal one, and three girl descendants of
Polly Daggett, Parnel Manter and Ma
ria Allen performed the act OF unyell-
ing 1t. A bronze tablet tells the story
of why the Britishers did not secure
new mast, and 1t bears the name of
the plucky heroines Of that night
The Patriotic Review.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

demand for summer gowns later on.
The latest bolerO. cut low. shows sev-
eral circular collars, and any sort Of
collar in Louis Kill style is timely
ACCESSORY.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21
Thought One would Not BE Mise.

Thought One Would Not he Missed.
at amt" said the first tramp. "dat
t'ink de world owes me Twin"
"'T ain't?' said the second tramp.
mo; but tink 1t oughter be able
tcr spare me one."--Puck.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

Woodby-"Can you inform me as to
the proper usage of shall and 'wlll?'"
Goodby = Certainly; I'll 'you'll'
and they'll Puck.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

He-'I thought you knew the
Browns. Don't you live in the same
square?"
She-"Yes; but you see we don't
move in the same circle."-PhiIadel-
phia Press.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21
Fashion. in Mlllinsrx.

Toquea I'd hats trimmed with feath-
ers are more seen now than they were
earlier In the season. and there are
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

Collars For summer Gowns.
Deep round lace collars or collars
of fine embroidered batiste will be in
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-03-21

New York City.-The simple shirred
waist has a charm and a definite use
fulness that is peculiarly its own.
Made from figured silks OF any soft
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-07
ALLIoAToR Farm.
First Attempt to Grow the saurlans for
Commercial Purposes.

First Attempt to Grow the saurIans for
Commercial Purposes.
The first alligator farm thus far
known has been newly established
near the town OF Seven Bridges in
Georgia. with a stock Of thirty-seven
breeding saurians Three hundred
acres Of swamp land have been Sc
cured and are being fenced in by the
owner, who expects to make a quick
fortune by the enterprise, owing to the
growing scarcity Of these reptiles and
the steady market demand for them
Indeed under such conditions as those
described It ought to be practicable to
breed aliigators in large numbers,
wading birds and other enemies being
kept out by means Of a close fence.
says the Saturday Evening Post. Big
turtles and large fishes are likewise
deadly foes Of the baby saurians and
their -depredations must be guarded
against Unfortunately. the alligator
is a very slow grower IL is about six
inches long when Matched. and only
twice that size at the end OF its FIRST
year. Fifteen years are required to
reach a length Of two feet and a ten
footer may reasonably be supposed to
be fully sixty years Of age. Hence it
Is apparent that the enterprising Geor-
gia gentleman is not likely to earn a
fortune by the production Of alligator
hides. The best he can hope to do Is
to rear baby alligators for which. as
curiosities, there Is a good market
They bring about fifty cents apiece
The female alligator builds her nest
near the waters edge. Of a series Of
layers Of mud and grass. between
which she places her eggs Decompo-
sition Of the vegetable material gener-
ates the heat and helps the sun TO
hatch ont the young ones. which I'm
mediately start for the water Inas-
much se such nests are not incon-
spicuous objects. they are constantly
robbed by professional hunters. who
sell the eggs. This is one reason Why
alligators are becoming scarce. their
practical determination IN Florida be-
ing. apparently. not far distant The
business Of slaughtering alligators has
been carried on with much eagerness
FOR many years IN that state. an aver
age hide being worth 65 cents teeth
from 81 to s. a pound and the animals
Of lsrge size 81 a foot The Georgia
alligator farmer. IL he deems & wise.
niil end no difficulty in Matching his
eggs BY a staple Incubator process.
exposing them to the sun IN boxes Of
sand WheE shey are haiehed. he nav
consign the infant reptle7 to =aitable
p7nis. where they w.ll be IN no danger
from enemies.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-07
LAssoiNo BEARS.
Cowboy Way Of captarIng the Ets ABi-
mails In Arizona.


Cowboy Way Of Capturing the Eis Api-
mails IN Arizona.
A large number Of bears have bee.
driven out Of the San Francisco mona
tains in northeastern Arizona by the
cold. and have migrated south into
the hills and canyons around Blue riv-
er. affording sport for the cowboys Of
that section. The maneuvers Of a herd
OF 100 bears were watched from a peak
overlooking Blue river few days ago
by posse OF well-known cowboys.
composed Of Nels Wilson, Rawley
West. Buck" Davis and several 9TH
ers. Shortly before coming upon the
herd they had encountered a bunch Of
five bears and killed four. but the 9th
er escaped after a chase Their am-
munition was spent on the fourth
bear and the caqueros started out to
rope" the fifth The roping Of bear,
mountain lion and even deer is
favorite pastime Of the Arizona COW
boy, and at the same time affords a
test Of his accuracy with the rope and
the speed and activity Of his horse,
says the San Francisco Chronicle He
seldom misses a throw when th8
animal is within range. bui ia the
roping OF bear not only must the eow-
boy be successful d placing the moose
about the bears neck but he must
draw Il taut before the willy brute
shakes q on On this occasion the
boys followed their quarry through
mesquite shrubbery. and several
times when it appeared on an open
they tossed the lasso about the ami
mails neck The bear as frequently
stopped, obtained a little slack and
neatly through off the moose with his
paw The cowboys suffered the dis
grace Of losing their animal. three
lariats and their temper, but they re-
turned to Stafford, a fmall community
in the mountains. win four skins and
a wonderful account Of herd of Ari-
zona bears Cowboys from the sur
rounding hills .ase contemplating a
rodeo and are gathering for a big bear
hunt Little'ammunition will be taken
along, for the cowboy, as a rule, whd
stoops to shoot a bear is regarded as
no better than the hunter who revels
IN pot shots" and the vaquero who
returns without having successfully
roped several bears will be in disgracA
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-07
sosBED OVER PHONE.


Mother and Daughter, Far Apart, Enjoy
Sweet Moment.
The mystery of the telephone is yet
but imperfectly understood By many,
yet two women. with no scientific
knowledge whatever, were made to
feel how great a boon to humanity 1t
is. Only a few days ago a man in
Chicago decided to give his wife a
novel surprise on her birthday ami
versary. He arranged that at a Ger
tain moment her mother. whom she
had not seen for years, should be at
the long distance telephone Office in
Philadelphia and should call up the
daughter IN Chicago. There was a tele-
phone in the Chicago house and the
husband answered the prearranged
call. Turning from the instrument he
said to his wife: Helen--here's your
mother on the wire in Philadelphia
The wife seated herself at the instru-
ment and heard the familiar voice OF
her mother II uttered one word:
"Daughterl"
Suddenly the young matron In Chi
cago gripped the instrument and pour
ed out her heart in the response: "Oh.
mother. mother. Then, as she heard
the sob that came over the wire from
her aged mother. she answered in
kind. still keeping the receiver at her
ear Speaking literally, those two
women cried to each other until the
tolls amounted to SIS. Later they both
said that st was the sweetest expert
ence they had known since their long
separation began, Nothing could
more effectively demonstrate the SYM
pathetic possibilities Of the telephone
Of better illustrate the vital point Of
realizing the personality behind the
voice.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-07
- - VIC aoT BEATEN.

From the Pit.sburg Post: About
three miles from the town I came upon
man seated on a log by the roadside.
His chin was resting in his hands, his
shotgun leaned up against tree, ana
he was SO busy with his thoughts that
be did not see or hear me until rode
up and saluted. Seeing that something
was wrong with him, I asked the cause,
and he got up and came out to me and
replied
Stranger. I've bin hevin' a law
suit and got beat"
And you ought to have wony'
Il had. The case was as clar as
MONDAY. / sold a feller a muwl fur
$40. and he paid me s25 down and
bucked the balance. orter had a
verdict as suah as shootin'."
We'll. the Law is uncertain"
Il reckon 1t is. The suit was de-
cided ag'in me yesterday went home
and got my gun and was back in town
the fust thing this mawnin', but he
had gone"
'Who?'
The defendant. Couldn't find hide
nor ha'r OF him. The iedge was also
gone. So was the jury. So was the
defendants lawyer Drat EN-. but they
all slipped out and din't give me no
show"
mo show for what?"
Why. what did ! go after my gun
fur? What's she loaded with buck
shot fur? What am / a-feelin' so cast
down and broken up about? ! was
gwine to shute, Of co'se. but they
wouldn't wait!"
well. you shouldn't take Il so to
heart" I said. hoping to console him
a bit.
ITS powerful tun, fur I was dead
right about it," he answered as he
looked up the road. but thars one lit
tie CLEAN Of hope left. The lawyer
who had my case is comm along this
way this even. and I'm a-gwine to
hold him under that shotgun til he
hands me over the $40 I paid him 70
talk fur me! Dog-gone It. but ! hain't
a-gwine to let the hull bilin' lot Of 'em
sit cl'ar off without gittin' a shot in
on somebody 'Taint human natur'
and it hain't in the laws Of the sov'rign
state OF Arkansas that should"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-07


From the Detroit Free Press: Art
er calling his youngest son into the
library the old gentleman talked with
him on general topics for a time. but
it was tacitly understood BY both that
they were merely skirmlshing before
entering upon the general engagement
James, was the way in which the
old gentleman opened genuine hostii-
tiles, your mother tells me that you
are unwilling to attend Harvard.
Wait. now. I graduated there and 80
did my father before me.
4 wouldn't tell IT,"
"See here. young man, don't you get
impudent. I'm proud Of my alma
mater and / love her She Is one o.
the worlds greatest institutions Of
learning. Some Of the grandest men OF
history we're her sons. Don't you want
a collegiate cOurse?'
Il most certainly do. I'm bent upon
t. But no Harvard for me. ! would
rather 60 to Yale or even 70 the Uni
verslty OF Iowa or Of Minnesota. You
must give me credit for having some
pride too. It appears to run in the
family"
What are you talking about, boy
Who has any greater right to DO
proud than has a graduate Of Hazard,
heaven bless her, Iowa indeed!'
did you read about the last game
between Yale and Harvard-how the
blues ripped 'em up. tore them 20
pieces. walked all over them. pulver-
lied them and never gave them a
score? Those Haryards are a lot OF
chumps and farmers in my estimation
and they're not the associates l want
when don the togs ! could never
make a reputation IN that gang. /
might just as well drop football right
now as to go to Harvard, but It would
crush my ambition. father"
The pater could only choke and
wave the youth out OF the room. Now
the boy is considering an nltimatum
which permits him either TO 90 70
Harvard or to run stock farm In a
community where there is no football
team.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-07

As the Matterhorn Is the grandest
object 10 Be seen In Switzerland. SO
also are the glaciers above zermatt the
most magnificent In the Oberland and
at chamonix the glaciers are frozen
rivers and oataracss. From the Cor
ner Graf the glaciers are vast seas Of
Zee. with lodges Of rocky beach over
which the frozen breakers are beating.
The Aieisch and the Rhone glaciers
are grand. frozen torrents Of immense
volume. and the Ice fields Of the Mont
Blanc range are Of vast extent but 81
IS from the Corner Graf where the
spectator Is surrounded by frozen seas.
ont 81 which the snow peaks rise like
islands. that the Imagination e over
powered by 4tnpendous glacial effects.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-07

How did he acquire the reputation
Of being such a brilliant man." in-
quired one voter
BY means of his convincing man
ner," answered the other "He GOT
people to believing that he thoroughly
understood his own arguments. and
they regarded him as q genius
Washington Star.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-07

Feoplesometimes end prar.s ID oys-
tefs. DO they uot2" inquired q Young
girl. as the walter placed a sseamlng
stew before hez
fes. replied the popular baIlssQus.
actress. Nho had asked her out TO
lunch. And she continued with d
flourish oi her iewcled fingers aoc-
easionaliy one gets q diamond out al
lobster Philadelphia Press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-07

Irish statistics lately issued show
that the Transvaal war must have
drawn pretty heavily on the equine
resources Of the green isle. The NUM-
Der Of horses and mules In Ireland IN
1893 IS given at 6fosl5. while Ia 1900
it had gone down 70 597641. a decrease
Of 12774 The falling on was alto
gether in horses. these being fsxer BY
1892 than in the previous year. Mules
on the other hand. had increased by
548. which seems an extraordinary
thing. as the demand FOR them for
military purposes was also very ac-
tive
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-07

least, 1t seems so to me, and I have
been in a good many BY old men |
mean from so to 80. They are not de-
crepit OLD men. who hug the fireside,
but are quite lively old fellows" How
do you account bishop, for this large
proportion Of old men in Mississlppl?"
asked someone. Wen, said the bish-
op. there is no chance to become rich
in Mississippi. Everybody knows it
and does not worry himself into an
early grave trying to-"