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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17
sheep Help the rasture.

1t is well known that cattlemen ere
apt 10 have prejudice against sheep.
Probably on the great ranges, where
the hocks of sheep are counted by the
thousands they crop pretty close and
there is not much left for the cattle
So also, 1t is said that the cattle do
not like the odor where sheep are pas
tured in great numbers.
But this is a different matter from
keeping few sheep to run with the
cattle. They are often Il positive bene-
fit to the pasture. Some one who
claims to know says that of about six
hundred varieties of weeds that are
common In our fields sheep are known
to eat 515 varieties, while horses. car.
tie and hogs eat but few each.
Whether this is exactly correct or not
we know that sheep destroy many
weeds that our other farm animals do
not care for or will not eat unless
starved to it, and this is why four TO
sic sheep can be kept in a pasture with
each cow, and they will eat what the
COW leaves, and by tie destruction of
weeds and the fertilizer they leave in
the held, will enable the pasture to
furnish better feed for the cows than
they would have if the sheep were not
there at least after the sheep have
run with them one year.-Farm, Field
and Fireside.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17

ment. I use piece Of pure silk cloth
the size of a mans handkerchief, or
larger. l begin at the roots OF the
hair, giving the scalp a thorough mass
age to remove the accumulated refuse
that is daily deposited Mt each root
in tiny mound, at the same time
stimulating the minute muscles. veins
and nerves OF the scalp. Thus l get
liberal supply of blood at that part
of the body. Then begin TO 20 over
the entire length OF the hair, taking as
much as will go comfortably and fatty
between the palms of my hands. which
are covered with the Silk
"The hair is rubbed vigorously from
root TO tip Then the blood having
been started circulating along each
hair, l take strand in one hand COW
cred by the silk and stroke 1t the en-
tire length, going over it as IL with a
brush. This stroking is accelerated
until the hair takes on quite sheen.
which is the main attraction of this
method.
"What made me take to the silk :?
Well, in New York City, at the horse
show, noticed the attendants care
fully wrapped the horses names and
tails in silk rags for the hours when
they were not on exhibition. The at
tendants said this was to gloss up the
hair. l reasoned. what is good for
horses names and tails must be good
for our hair, too
Il tried to put in practice what had
learned; but the silk would slip Off
after being bound over my hair at
night, so for n while l gave it up.
Later, following up the silk idea, re-
membered cleansing my hair once,
while travelling, by rubbing around the
roots with n silk handkerchief. which
not only removed much of the car dirt.
but left an exhilarating feeling over
my scalp, hair and even my face. This
started me to massaging my hair rath-
er than brushing 1t. Soon | saw a
sheen not there before. That's ALL
New York Herald.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17
will be required, with three-eighth
yards of velvet to trim as illustrated
A Becoming Home Gown.

Comfortable home gowns, that are
tasteful and becoming at the same
time that they can be slipped on with
ease, are essential to every woman's
outfit. The charming May Manton
model shown in the large illustration
fulfills all the requirements and has
the merit of being in the latest style.
The original is made of turquoise blue
challie with black figures, the front
and undersleeves being of plain blue
Sapho satin. The reyers of black vel.
vet and the edging a fancy galloon, in
which threads of gold are woven, but
many equally satisfactory materials
might be suggested. Cashmere, albat-
ross, princess crepe, nuns yelling and
while soft silk always make a hand
some gown,
The back is fitted with a centre seam,
side-backs and under-arm cores that
curve to the figure and give a princess
effect. The full front Is tucked TO yoke
depth. then falls free it's edges being
attached under the fronts proper.
which are turned back to form reyers.
Beneath is d snugly fitted body lining
that extehds slightly below the wais.
line. The fancy sleeves are arranged
over fitted Innings and are curved at
the lower edge where they fall oy
soft puffs. AT the front is velvet rib
bon that 1t attached at the under-arm
seams, brought around to the front
and bowed.
To cut this gown for woman of me-
dium size thirteen yards OF material
twenty-one inches wide, eleven yards
twenty-seyen inches wide or seven
yards forty-four inches wide viii be
required, with two and quarter
yards twenty-one inches wide for full
front and undersleeves and seven
eighth yards of velvet to trim as illus
trated
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17
The sandal slipper.
One, two or three straps adorn the
modish sandal slippers.
A ravorlte shlrt Wnlst.


The shirt waist that closes at the
back is a recognized favorlte, and
promises to extend its vogue for many
ilonths to come. The admirable May
1lanton model illustrated Is suited to
silk, yelyeteen. corduroy, flannel, cash
mere, albatross and all waist mate
rlals, but in the original is made of
white flannel with tiny gold buttons
- trimming.
The lining fits snugly and smoothly,
and is desirable for all light weight
woods and silks, but can be omitted
when heavier materials are used or
for any reason it is not desired. The
front of the waist proper is laid in
small box pleats that are stitched
deepest at the centre and grow short
er as they approach the arm-eyes,
each of which Is held at the end by
three small buttons. The five pleats
at the back are stitched for their en-
tire length and form groups of two at
each side of the centre, where the clos
ing is effected by means of buttons and
buttonholes. The sleeves are in bishop
style, with pointed cuffs that match
the novel treatment of the collar.
To make this waist for a woman of
medium size four and a quarter yards
Of material twenty-one inches wide,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17

Many varieties OF potatoes come and
go, and but for the continued introduc-
tion of new varieties potatoes would
soon be scarce. This is due to careless
selection OF seed. All the tubers of a
crop are sold for seed, when only the
best should be selected. If the largest
tubers from the thriftiest and strong
est plants only are retained for seed
there would be an Improvement in the
old varieties instead of deterioration in
quality. But as long as seed potatoes
bring good prices there will be good
and inferior seed used.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17

Some farmers and gardeners have q
compost heap for providing fine ma
nure TO flower plants and tender vege.
tables. Compost is simply fresh ma
nure mixed with muck, dirt or any
absorbent material that is in fine con-
dition. The heap is kept under cover,
and If large supply OF material has
been collected, making n bulky heap
the soapsuds and urine are thrown
upon the mass. 1t must be worked
over so as to secure decomposition of
all materials, and if it heats too much
more dry dirt must be added. If the
farmer would treat all the manure
made on his farm as so much compost
there would be a great saving of plant
food. The principal value of compost
is its fine mechanical condition and its
careful handling under shelter.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17

An intelligent crop rotation should
always be selected and vigorously ad-
hered TO upon every farm, but no iron
rule can be laid down that will apply
to all cases. However, some crop
Of the legumnous family should rs a
rule come into crop rotation once in
five or six years, as it possesses the
power Of restoring the fertility to the
soil in a degree that no other crop
does. Most leguminous crops are pay
ing in themselves and they aid greatly
in Keeping up the nitrogen supply in
the soil, without going to the expense
of buying it in commercial fertilizer.
Some varieties Of clover, COW peas,
SOFA beans, etc. will usually succeed
well enough to warrant raising.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17
The Shepherd Dog.

THE worthless cur Is not only the
Lutt Of many jokes but the subject Of
much serious thought on the part of
all Interested in the financial matters
OF public officials, That there Is much
truth In the opprobrious eplthets can
not be denied. There are many dogs
not worth the salt of their porrldge. 3"
On the other hand, in every farming
community there are dogs which paw
their way several times over each year:
and such are entitled not only to pro-
lection, but gratitude. One that know
or besides giving the alarm on numer.
Gus occasions when there was some
thing wrong with the stock, was once
the direct means Of revealing an at
tempt to burglarize. A good shepherd
WIN assist materially In rounding up
the herd. How great its value Is for
THIS purpose Is not fully realized. But
let It become temporarily disabled.
aLd now soon the cattle win discover
aad take advantage OF it. Then the
number Of steps which the faithful
dog daily sayes-the runs through the
long dewy grass--will be better ap-
preciated.
In the hands OF a skllful tkaincr. the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17

Potato Salnd-Cut potatoes into dice
until you have pint. Dice half pilt
Of crisp celery and cut six hard boiled
eggs into circles. Toss together with
a boiled dressing and chill by placing
near the ice. Garnish with rounds OF
eggs and blanched celery leaves. This
salad will appeal particularly to those
who do not care for onions.
Dutchcd Red Cabbage--Remoye the
outer leaves from fine head of red
cabbage and chop or shred, cover with
cold water and let stand for an hour.
Drain and for each quart allow one
tablespoonful of butter, one heaping
tablespoonful of finely chopped onion,
one-half OF teaspoonful of salt, a
pinch of mace and two tablespoonfuls
of vinegar. Cover and cook slowly un-
I'll tender. adding one teaspoonful of
sugar when half done.
Walnut Cake - Seven eggs, beaten
separately. Save one white for the
hlling. Three-fourths of pound OF
swdered sugar, oDe-haif of a pound
OF grated walnut meats, three ounces
o. flour, one-half teaspoonful of bak'
Ing powder. Mix in the order given,
the beaten whites Of the eggs being
added last. and bake In three layers.
Filling: The beaten white of one egg,
one-fourth OF pound OF grated wal.
nut meats. the same Of powdered s,l.
gar, four tablespoonfuls Of sweet
cream, Spread between the layers Of
the cake and slit powdered sugar oye'
the top. 4|-|.. ~
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17

demand; abundant use will be found
for demi-long plumes ON hats of every
description in vogue; and tips will
hold up, ,brims, and otherwise appear
in the garnishing of fashionable hats.
Mountings of small tips supple
mented by wisp aigrette will con-
tinue to trim bonnets. Compromises.
however, in respect of cost, will be
found in the use Qnstead of ostrich
Of the long plume made of the feathers
Of the goose. the turkey. the duck the
chicken and the bnrnyard fowls gen
orally. and plumes of all varieties of
pheasants will be in exceptionally
high favor Breast mountlngs, pom
pons and quilts were as notable in ths
recent as in the earlier millinery ex.
positions, with the neigeoir treatment
of plumages, the painting, stenclling,
dotting and spangllng heretofore re-
marked upon, and wings are coming
again into notice.
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The Three-ouarter cutaway.

The military coat, the three-quarter
Paduin jacket and the Louis XVI. coat
all have skirts, and all fall below the
waist. They are welcome as u change
from the perpetual short-waisted bo-
leros and Etons we have worn for so
long a time.
Three-quarter length coats are the
rule, and this obtains whether one has
a single-breasted or couble-breasted
pattern.
Short women and plump girls should
have the long coats carefully cut away
or else they will look ridlculously fore
shortened and stumpy, The cut-away
type is extremely becoming to all very
thin women, and even this class look
fashlonably slender with the rounded
off border Of cutaway coats.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17

As the craze for decoration increases
hatpins are brought in to share it. The
carved hatpin is not uncommon, but
the pin Of intricate silver, with jewels
set in. is Shower. The most unusual
forms are seen, and in some Of the
new pins the heads are so elaborate
that they form part OF the hat trim
ming. They protrude far out at the
side of the hat. instead of lying in
close, next to the crown, as the old
fashioned hatpin was wont to lie, and
they are rich with the semi precious
stones and heavy with the gold and
silver of which they are composed.
More and more elegant do they be-
come until the purchase of hatpn
forms a large part Of the expense OF
hat, for, of course, the hatpin must
match the millinery of the hat.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17

shepherd dog Is one of the most faith
ful and intelligent of beasts. Churn
ing. carrying messages. etc, are fire.
quently accomplished by it. This
training should be done when 1t is g
pup. and whipping sparingly used
Three or four sharp blows are the ex
treme limit, and blow too much may
ruin the animal. making it sullen OF
treacherous. If it inclines to run al
the heads of cattle, keep it behind by
means of cord.-Bessie L. PutEy'~
in The Epitomist
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17

Goas, neck rufiles and corduroy
seem to be having it all their own way
in the shops these days. Every shop
has special attractions in neck fixings
and the variety is bewildering There
are enormous rufiles of white or col
ored mousseline, lace or chiffon, with
long ends of plisse. diaphanous stuff.
which in their turn are ruched and
frilled and fiuffed with lace, chiffon or
narrowest gauZe ribbon. Then there
are boas of lace with ends of gauze
and ribbon or mousseline and chenille,
and some of the tiny ruffies which
ornament these boas are edged with
the most delicate of lace edgings, black
FOR white boas and white for black
boas being the usual order. Fichu
boas are graceful, and to tall women
they should be most becoming. Some
of these have collar of plain or fold
ed chiffon, edged with narrow frill
OF plisse material. This Is brought
over the shoulders and caught in at
either side just below the shoulders in
front. The ends broaden as they fall
and at the knee are sometimes a cou-
pie of yards wide, although, OF course,
the pllsse material takes up most of
this material. These boas are worn
instead of wrap or for an extra bit
Of fnery over an evening cloak.
Another autumn craze is corduroy.
1t was worn last winter. 1t was even
popular. But this season 1t bids fair
to enjoy furore of favor. For rainy
day suits and those trim. short-skirted
morning costumes which are becoming
SO fashionable In this day Of good
health and good sense, cotton corduroy
is an ideal material. 1t is light In
weight, but warm enough for winter
wear; pretty. youthful, stylish, and
comes in the most becoming of colors.
The browns and tans are probably tho
best for wear, and black is the least
seryiceable; but blue. green, purple
and red can be bought In soft lovely
shades and look well for as long as the
average wearer cares to have them
do SO. Silk corduroy is a different
story. 1t is much more expensive and
more 10 to be expected Of 1t, but while
1t wears longer with good treatment
than the cotton variety would, 1t could
not stand the wear and tear of cotton
corduroy any better Than silk velvet
could.--New York Commercial Adyer.
tiser.
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0ReTTY Ea
gTHlMss g pm os A.

The up-to-da;e work basket has q
leather cover which protects its con.
tents from dust.
Pearls in rings are in some cases as
large as marbles and larger ones are
set in neck ornaments.
Pretty little stocks with soft tie cads
are made OF China silk crepe with Il
pattern in bright-colored flowers.
Large black pearls make beautiful
earrings. One pretty pair has thy
diamond at the top Of each pearl.
Wide felt sailor hats for the chill iren
have the rims Of the heavy fur felt.
the crowns of the smooth felt, and
simple band of silk around the crown.
Large French roses are being worn
as hair ornaments, and pink and white
camellias. Almost every variety Of
fanciful decoration for this purpose
takes among women just now.
Gray Is a beautiful color, ard q
handsome coat of pale gray CLOTH
three-quarter length with a pleated
back, has applications of leaves in
heliotrope velvet around the edge and
on the yoke.
All-feather hats are charming where
they are well made, and one made en-
tirely of one kind of feathers-nothing
but the feathers In sight--and these
of a fine mottled black and white, hav-
ing the effect of gray, is one OF the
prettiest hats to be seen.
A red silk waist has stitched side
pleats, which face to the centre, where
they leave only sufficient space for a
line Of small black silk buttons. The
waist Is stitched with black and the
tone is deepened by narrow. pointed
silk braid which edges every pleat
Long coats for little children are
some of them Of corduroy double
breasted. with large brass buttons on
either side. There are broad lapels at
the neck, but they fasten up close in
the throat, as all winter coats for chill
dren should, and there is little stand
ing collar of the material.
A pretty nightdress made In be-
coming fashion. with round yoke of
lace insertion, finished around the
throat with simple edge OF lace, is
buttoned down the left side instead of
opening at the centre Of the front.
This is good. for there Is no break In
the centrs Of the pretty yoke to spoil
It's effect. The llreak when 1t comes
Is wei up on the shoulder.
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slippers Are nIuch Worn.

Quite the most pronounced fad that
has been taken up for some years is
that for slippers. They are worn at
all times. even for travelling, and
they have almost ousted low shoes.
except for hard use. There seems
no explanation of how it began. but
the fact remains that in order to be
in it a woman must have pair of
black, high-tongued slippers for gen
eral wear. They take the place of nice
low shoes. Wide buckles are a feature
Of them, and any metal is correct
although silver is the favorite WIKI
them are worn either very open-work
black stockings or fancy colored ones
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17
How to Control swarming.

Swarming in bee economy is ma
lures method Of propagation for the
race, and in the state of domestication
it is the business of the aparist to
control his bees as no other domestic
animals are controlled for the benefit
OF those who possess them. Let bees
swarm at will, and they will invari-
ably swarm to excess. in which case
there will be but a small crop of hon
ey.
Naturally, beginner in bee culture
is more or less anxious and pleased
to see his bees under the swarming
impulse, and even under the influence
of the swarm mania, because he de
sires increase: but there comes a time
when the apiary is as large as he
wants it, or can profitably handle, and
then the swarm craze may nearly
craze him. Well, perhaps it might, for
more close thought and careful expert
menting has been expended along this
line of controlling swarming so as to
procure the largest possible yield of
honey, than in any other branch of the
business.
Swarmine, to a large extent, how
ever, is very easily controlled by sim
ply going through the hives once a
week and removing the queen cells
though, in truth, many colonies will
scarcely attempt to swarm at all if
they rave plenty Of room to work and
store money in. Indeed, it is usually
the lack of room and the crowded con-
dition of the hive that induces swarm
ing.
Prior to swarming, bees begin opera
tions for it some eight or ten days by
the construction of queen cells, the
number varying from half a dozen to
a dozen, and in some cases, which are
rare, however, to twenty-five or more
Again, some races of bees are inclined
TO build more queen cells than others,
and such are likewise more extreme
swarmers.
Generally the swarm will issue in
eight days after beginning the queen
cells. and that Is the first swarm;
moreover, when the cells are eight
days old they are sealed over, at which
time the swarm is due to come off,
and II the weather is good it seldom
fails.
The old queen, OF course, will leave
with the first swarm. and only queen
cells be left in the hive. These cells
will begin u hatch in just eight days
more, making sixteen days from the
time they Were begun. At the hatch
ing of these young queens, swarms
will issue daily perhaps for several
days. Therefore, 1t is more particular
ly the after swarming that is so OBJ
jectionable, as the swarms are usually
small, while the queens that accom-
pany them are virgin queens; further
more, the excessive swarming weak
ems the parent stock so that neither
will amount to anything the remainder
of the season.
Only the first swarm, containing tho
old queen, is desirable, and any after
swarming may be easily checked by
removing the queen cells after the first
swarm hns issued. That Is, all cells
but one should be taken out; this viii
supply the old stock with a queen and
leave 1t in a fair condition for storing
honey, and may, If the young queen
is successful in becoming fertile and
begins laying, place II among the most
profitable colonies Of the season. =
Fred 9. sibley. In The Country Gen
tleman.
1 Many birds baya tha oIft of van.
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The conventnnaI parlor.

The conventional parlor decorative
scheme of the hour just now is white
woodwork, daintlly striped or set pat-
termed paper, furniture graceful, often
est of old mahogany; old-fashioned So
fas, quaint STRAIGHTFORWARD chairs. ta-
bles with twisted legs and carved claw
feet, and cabinets with traceried glass
doors are en- regle with the upholstery
of fiowered tapestry,
The correct living room scheme seeks
much holder effects. Golden bronze
burlap covers the wall to the bric-a-
brac shelf with paneled green ceiling
above. Furniture of very dark wealth
cred or Flemish oak and much brass
in the ornaments, lamps, hangings,
cushions, etc, is the very latest scheme
for such room.
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the pasture fields. through the six-foot
open front Of each pen and put in
place as shown for a sleeping room.
In this large building or shed the floor
should be of cement, but it does well
without any floor except for the alley.
Strong woven wire fencing divides the
pens and extends out to form yards.
a feed room attached to shed would
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17
A Coquettish Little Garment.

A smart bolero' of Irish point lace
is made double breasted and the ampli-
shortness of a coquettsh little gar
ment. This is fastened on the left
side with three fiat buttons about the
size Of a penny and cleaning like
guinea gold. Three seems to be the
canonical number for these beautiful
fastenings. They look like golden pen
nies and have none of the superficial
aspect OF cheap gilt buttons.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-10-17
Plumage For winter millinery.

According to the Millinery Trade Re-
view, ostrich plumes enrich many Of
the Paris pattern hats, and win be
extensively used in the decoration of
hats turned out by our own milliners.
despite their increased expensiyeness
because OF the war In South Africa.
Long feathers win sweep around the
brims of the large hats. art coming
20 the assistance Of nature IL the
plume grown on the wing of the bird
should Lack in length for the modistes I