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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17
A Woman as Engineer

OF Miss Nevada Stout, Of Dyervllle.
Ohio. who has received license to
run stationary engine the district
examiner states that she answered
correctly twenty-four of the twenty.
five questions asked, which is better
than the average male engineer does
He says; Il never was more surprised
in my life than when l entered the
engine room of the mill where this
young woman is employed, for she Is
barely eighteen. The machinery was
as clean as new pin; there wasn't IL
speck of rust on 1t, and she was shov-
elling coal into the furnace and look.
ing after the fifty horse power engine
in a way that indicated that she thor
oughly understood her business. Size
was the only person about the mill,
and yet the plant was running perfect.
ly, and her employers had left her in
charge, apparently, with every con
fldence that she was fully competent
and responsible.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

The Countess Tolstol is noble wo-
man who has met the dihiculty which
her husbands life and views have
presented with remarkable tact and
wisdom. Despite the care of large
family, for she Is the mother of thlr-
teen children. and the entire manage.
ment Of an estate, she finds time to
assist her husband in his literary w.
bors. Count rolstoi's writing is ex-
ceedingly difficult TO declpher, and the
Infinite patience with which she copies
his books bears witness of her de-
votlon. With regard to catering TO her
husbands tastes In the matter of dict,
she Is quoted as saying that she could
give dinners OF fruits. grains. and
vegetables 305 days In the year, aud
never duplicate one.-Chlcago Times.
Herald.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17
SNAKE STONES.
Cures Of veDomous Bites by Their Use
Reported.

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Reported.
Snake stones, as is we'll known. are
small pieces OF stone, or other hard
substance, used, especially in India
and the farther east, for curing the
bites of snakes and other venomous
creatures. In, general they seem to be
Of no great value, though some re-
markable instances are related of
speedy cures thus effected. In the
English periodical, Nature, Mr.. ID.
Hervey relates some personal observa-
tions in this field. Several years ago,
while bathing in the sea near Singa-
pore, he put his foot in q small mud
hole and received a bite near the an
kle, which soon became extremely
painful. A Malay, who examined 1t on
the spot, said 1t was inflicted by a fish
one of the Siluridae which abounds
In the waters, and is known as Ploto-
suS carius. He Immediately began
searching about for a remedy, which
was soon found In shape of round
black stone as large as pea. THIS he
applied to the wound, to which Il ad-
hered without support for a minute or
so. On its dropping off, there was
flow Of black blood, followed by blood
Of a normal color. The pain at once
lessened. and In an hour was all gone.
The wound healed without further
trouble, but fortnight later Mr.. Her
vey noticed that its place was occupied
by cavity about the size OF the stone.
Another Englishman, bitten in the
same manner and on the same day, at
Singapore, was less fortunate in his
trial Of the remedy. being laid UP for
SIX weeks. The Malay said that his
stone came from the head Of a SER
pent; to Mr.. Hervay it seemed like a
bit Of charred bone. In some cases
similar to the above, the Malays en-
ploy the juice of plant belonging to
the genus Henslowia. When there is
a great deal of painful irritation
caused by the singing organs of the
jelly fish, they resort to the Juice of
the berries of the Papaw tree (Carica
papava) According to Mr.. Hervey.
the native doctors sometimes perform
surprising cures with their secret med
icines. For example, a young English
man who, while bathing, had his legs
caught in the tentacles of some un-
known animal-perhaps a jelly-fsh-
could get no relief from European
surgeon, but, after nine or ten days.
when the pain had almost driven him
frantic. one Of these experts took hold
and healed him completely. Hence,
It might be well If accurate observa
tions respecting the action of snake
stones in particular were recorded in
greater number.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17
Good Memory FOR n Kind Deed

No good deed Is ever forgotten. An
incident Is related of little girl whose
mother was sick widow, and vino
stopped young man on the street and
begged him 10 buy her chestnuts. He
was poor, but he could not Withstand
her pitiful look. He handed her II
coin and said: Il cannot use your
chestnuts, but you are welcome to
this" She thanked him and then hur-
ried away. Twenty years passed. The
little girl grew to womanhood and be.
came the wife of Il banker. Passing
with her husband whom she recog-
nized as the man who years before had
been kind to her. When he had gone
she inquired his errand.
'IIe came to see if | would give him
vacant position In the bank"
"Will you;"
II don't know"
Il wish you would," she said, ANA
then told him the story Of her poverty
and the mans generosity.
The man sat that night beside his
sick wlfe's bed when Il llyericd serY-
ant brought him a note
1--WE shall not starve," he exclaimed:
Il have the position" He opened the
note and found lnclosed n $3.50 check,
with the words: I'm grateful remem.
brance Of the little silver piece a kind
stranger gave the little chestnut girl
twenty years ago'-The Christian
Herald.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17
EAT WITH SPOONS.
Fable Habits in Conservative Turkish
Households Arc odd.

Households Arc odd.
OF late years some Turkish house,
holds have become considerably mod
ernized in their arrangements, even
aplng the ways of Paris. But con-
servatiye Turks frown on such new
tangled ways. In conservative Turk
ish household, rich or poor. no tables
are used and chairs are unknown. In
stead there is huge wooden frame
in the middle of the room about eight
cen inches high. When the family
the men only-assembl to dine cush-
ions are brought, placed upon the
frame, and on these the members seat
themselves tailor fashion, forming a
circle around large tray. The tray
Is very large wooden, plated or silver
affair, according to the financial con-
dition of the family, and thereon is
deposited a capacious bowl. About it
arranged saucers of sliced cheese, an
chovies, caviare and sweetmeats. In
terspersed with these are goblets OF
sherbet, pieces of hot unleavened
forks and plates do not figure in the
service, but each has a napkin spread
upon his knees, and every one, armed
with a spoon, helps himself. The bowl
is presently borne away and another
dish takes its place. This time 1t is a
conglomeration OF substantials stewed
together, such as mutton, game or
poultry. The mess has been divided
by the cook into portions, which are
dipped up with the aid of 4 spoon or
with the fingers. For the host to fish
out of the mess wing or a leg of a
fowl and present it to a guest is con-
sidered a great compliment. and for a
Turk of high degree to roll a morsel
between his fingers and put II into
the mouth of visitor is looked upon
as good manners.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17
PhotographIng by LIght OF Venus.

Photographing objects solely by the
light from the planet Venus has been
successfully accomplished. The ex.
periments Were conducted within the
dome OF the Smith Observatory. at
Geneva, N. ", so that all outside light
was excluded except that which came
from Venus through the open shutter
OF the dome. The time was the dark
est hour Of the night after the planet
had risen and before the approach OF
dawn The plates were remarkably
clear.--Chicago News.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17
ID szj717 e 9s2s :
HOuSFHOLO RECIPES

Hot Turnip Salad-Peel and slice
thin five medium-sized turnlps: stew
in salted water until tender; drain, add
two teaspoons sugar, salt and pepper.
three tablespoonfuls vinegar, and half
n cup of rich sour cream; serve hot.
French Omelet-A French cook nev.
er beats the whites and yolks of the
eggs used in an omelet separately.
They are broken together In n bowl
ana beaten till spoonful can be TAX
en- up. Before they are beaten table
spoonful of water to each egg is added.
and when the mixture is ready for the
pan a dust of pepper and half-tea.
spoonful of salt to six eggs are lightly
stirred in.
Rice Toast--A good breakfast relish
for an early fall morning is rice toast.
Chop finely an onion and fry in u little
butter. Add half pound or one col
ree-cupful of boiled rice and two
ounces OF shredded ham. Season with
salt and pepper. Fry all together liz.
hot, then stir and serve piled on fried
bread. The excellence OF the dish de.
pthuS upon lts quich service, as 4
should be eaten very hot.
Maryland Breakfast DISH While thu
busy housewife is tldylng up her din-
ner dishes Mt night she can very con
vcnicntly make this choice Maryland
dish, which is often made of rice in
that state, sprinkle gradually thre.-
fouNhs pint of Indian (corn) meal into
one quart Of boiling water, previously
salted with large teaspocnful of salt;
allow II TO boil half an hour. Dram
one pint Of oysters OF their liquor, and
stir them into the nush; allow ten
minutes longer, then pour the mixture
iEto a square mold or a baking-powdcr
can which mas been wet IN cold watci
Cut In neat slices in the morning aud
fry.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

1t was feared that It's doors must he
permanently closed. and that the de.
posltors would lose all, or at least the
most, Of their savings. The Hon. Hor.
ace Devlin was missing and no trace
of his whereabouts could be found.
A week after the closing of the bank
another notice appeared on it's doors.
The second notice was as follows:
| Notice--All creditors of the Wenficld
Savings Bank are hereby requested TO
meet in the town hall on Friday even.
irs at 8 O'clock
Many who were not creditors of the
bank crowded into the town hall with
the bank depositors on Friday even
| ing. Indeed, the hall was filed to
overfiowing, and no one seemed to
have any definite idea of what was to
be done.
When 8 O'Clock came no one had
yet appeared on the platform. but a
few minutes later a door at the rear
opened, and to the amazement of all
present, Miss Maria Devlin walked
forward and faced the people,.
There was an instant hush One
could almost hear the breathing of the
spectators. Miss Maria herself seemed
calmer than any of them. Her voice
was perfectly steady when she began
to speak. Every word could be heard
in all parts of the hall.
'My friends" she said, simply, 81
am here to make reparation for the
wrong done you by my brother. Hor-
ace Devlin. The Devlins have always
been honest people. No man ever had
higher or more deserved reputation
for honesty than my father. He owed
no man anything. nor do l. feel Chat
| owe l. to my father to make full
amends for his sons wrongdoing, and
to do all that | can to remove the
shame and disgrace he has brought on
a good and honorable name
'Now | am here to say that I will
pay every dollar due the depositors
who had money IN the Wenfield Saw
ings Bank, and"
"Hooray for Miss Mariaw shouted q
wildly excited man in the rear of the
hall. "Hoorayw
The crowd took up the cry and the
hall rang as it had never had before.
"Hooray for the Devlin namew
shrieked some one else, when partial
order had been restored, "Hooray for
Old Judge Devlln, as good and honest
II man as ever walked the earth! Three
cheers for him and his honest daugh-
ter, Miss Mariaw
Again the hall resounded with the
plaudits OF the multitude. When or
der was finally restored, Miss Maria
said quietly:
MY lawyer, Mr.. Dawson, will take
charge of the matter of making the
payments due. That is all | have to
say except TO express my deep regret
that this shameful thing has happened.
Good night
Queer Miss Maria left the hall amid
the renewed applause of the great
crowd
'She is her fathers daughter, that's
what she is!' said DR.. Hale, as the
people Were going out of the hall.
You couldn't say n better thing
about her. said Dawson, the lawyer.
From that time forth Miss Maria
had new place in the affections and
respect of the people of Wenfleld.
She was stlll queer Miss Maria," but
the people knew that her heart was
right.-Youth's Companion.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17
clersymen Collect Their Own n,..

Slergymen Collect Their Own Dues. y
An extraordinary survival from the
primitive tradition OF the clergy open
~ collecting their own dues" in kind
from the people may now be seen in
full swing in the rr.aI districts of Up.
per Savoy, in Switzerland. Every
year about the middle OF October
clergymen, attended by youths bear
ing sacks and baskets, So from village
to village, receiving the contributions
of their parlshioners. No sort OF con
sumable commodity comes amiss,
though money is most favored, and
every evening the sack or basket goes
back heavily loaded. These contribu.
lions are II popular test of respecta.
bility, and many housewife has been
known To borrow the whole amount OF
her Offering to the parochlal incum.
bcnt.- London Express.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

A cheap and simple stain for wood
Is made with permanganate OF potassa.
A solution of 1t spread upon pear or
cherry wood for few minutes leaves
permanent dark brown color. which.
after careful washing. drying and
oiling, assumes a reddish tint upon be-
ing polished.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

AZ Venice this week there was a
duel with swords between two non.
commissioned officers Of the engineers.
There were no less than twenty-seyen
ASSAULTS, with short Intervals between
them. and the duel lasted nine hours.
Finally one Of the sergcants was
wounded IN The face. Belgian Star.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

Book-boxes are a new manifestation
of the table book-rack. They are rath.
er shallow trays that are still deep
enough to protect the book. are non
adjustable, and are about as long as
the usual rack, stretched to its full
extent. Some of them are beautiful.
ly decorated in burnt designs.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

1t Is claimed by physicians that the
color red sometimes produces injuri-
Gus effects upon the eyes. For this
reason 1t is wise to eschew red cut
broidery as an evening occupation
and to substitute for 1t green or blue.
which are believed to be beneficial.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

| sefdtry~-9TS-s-
The next total eclipse of the sun is
due on May II. 1901. and the greatest
duration of totality appears to be visi-
| BILE from Padang. Sumatra, and the
next greatest at Pontinak, Borneo;
Port Victoria. Amboyna. has a tolera.
bly, long duration. but probably many
will go to the Maurltlus.
Things grow very fast in the short
Arctic summer. AS soon as the snow
melts off in many places the ground is
covered with a vine which bears q
small berry something like n buckle.
berry, porwong 1t is called. 1t is sour
and has a pungent taste, and the In.
dams leave Off work to go porwong
hunting. cramming themselves with
the berries.
overton by his researches has shown
that the red sap of plants to which
the bright autumn tints are due. is
conditioned upon the presence of SUI
gar, the depth of the red tint depend.
ing upon the concentration of the su-
gar. Low temperatures induce the de-
velopment of such colors Two blad-
derwort plants grown in separate
dishes of water having different pro.
portions of sugar clearly proved ~-hB
relation of sugar to color production.
fat &C
resident through the year, and but few
of these are resident as individuals,
and 1t Is this constant variation in our
avi-fauna which gives to the study of
oirds in nature its greatest charm.
One may go into the fields every day
of the year without duplication of ex-
perience. Seasonal distribution was
said to be largely a result of migra-
tion, January being the only month in
the year when some evidences of mi
grafton might not be observed.
The question as to whether the off
spring of deaf persons are likely to be
deaf has been carefully investigated
recently by Professor Edward A. Fay,
and an important monograph on the
subject has been published by the
Volta Bureau, of Boston. Professor
Fay has considered carefully the data
afforded by statistics of over 4500 mar
riages of deaf people in the United
States, and his research is looked upon
as the most conclusive proof yet ad-
vanced that there is no inheritance of
acquired characters, so far at least as
the inheritance of deafness is con-
cerned. Professor Fay shows that If
the deaf people who marry do not
have deaf relatives, the marriage is no
more likely to result in deaf children
than the marriage of ordinary people,
while the marriage of hearing persons
with deaf relatives is just as likely to
result in deaf children as a marriage
of the deaf
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

He hadn't thought he would propose
but fate Is so absurd; her doughnuts
pleased him-facts disclose and so he
said the word. indianapolis Journal.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17
Beauty and the Frost.

1t is the correct thing to be sensible
this winter. Stout-soled shoes and
garments suited to the climates tickle.
ness were never so fashionable
Girls who are proud of their healtl,
are buying heavy stockings and for
very cold and blustery weather wool.
en- leggings that reach TO their hips.
Common-sense and red cheeks and lips
are running mates as never before.
No woman who has sense washes
her face. neck or wrists just before
going out into the frosty air To do
so ruins the skin.
If YOU want to wrinkle your face
den your nose and make your eyes
"bleary" mug the register
Never take a full bath before going
out. Never sponge off" before going
TO any function when the temperature
is at zero. Health and beauty protest
alike.
q
Before entering the cold air rub the
tips of the ears, nd e, chin, cheeks and
lips with little glycerine, rose water
and alcohol; dust with talcum. and
your battle is half fought. Wear II
blue, brown, or green veil on very bit
ter days. Careful drying of the hands
and face will save much suffering fer
all classes. Don't bite the lips or they
will crack.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

What Is called sable fox. n cleVcrly
blended fur, is among the first choices
for neck scalfs
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17
Attractive Sofa cusb,ons

The two newest ideas are Bulgarian
stripes and the elaborate French en-
broidery in satin ribbon. The latter
is usually in a rather large, open pat
tern, and beautiful effects are gained.
The Bulgarian stripes are in soft tans
and reds, with characteristic figure
embroidery.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

The capable woman Is just as likely
to develop to perfection in the back
woods as anywhere else. Envlrol.
ment has not very much to do with
producing her. Like the poet she Is
born and not made. There is no col
lege OF other institution Of learning
which can turn her out to order
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

Corded tucks In scroll effect are not
10 be attempted by the amateur. m.
less she is looking for trouble"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

She doesn't send for he doctor every
lime she has an ache or bad feeling
She doesn't get frightened every time
she hears a noise she cannot account
for. She goes and finds out what the
noise originated from. She does not
throw cold water on her family. She
encourages effort, she assists every
enterprise with her well-balanced
strength, and. she inspires all those
who come within her influence.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

The capable woman knows just the
right thing 10 do in any emergency
which may confront her, and she does
1t. She has confidence in herself She
does not think 1t necessary to run
among her friends and ask every
body's advice before she does as she
has a mind to do.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

She knows how TO do things. II
'hc house should catct fire she would
Try her best to put ont the flames be-
fore she rushed into the street. and so
sive the lire chance TO develop
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

Turkish designs such as star anu
crescent and other typical figures show
with best effect on n white, black or
dark red background. Border such
covers with twisted cord and loose
tassels at the corners.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17

For the nursery there are many com.
ic cushion tops. One shows line Of
little dogs singing, while = big dog
beats time. Kittens are at play on
another A third shows some frolick.
ing plckanninnies.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17
POPULAR SCIENCE.

An experimental balloon has regis
tered 100 degrees below zero In the
upper air. ,y..sss-..
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-01-17
QUEER MISS MARIA.
BY j. L. Harbour.
s4t4t*+*t+&t&S*A+&++A

0 one ever knew the exact
cause of the estrangement
between Maria Devlin and
hpr dictino,,;chad hrothor tba
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-10-19
Acor, clnh,s Yenr aook.

The Acorn club. one OF the most pro.
gressive institutions of the city has
issued an attractive schedule for the
seasons work. This is the thisd year
for the Acorn club and this year there
are twenty-four members enrolled.
The club colors, green and brown,
are carried out in the year book which
is issued with a dark green cover, tied
with brown silk cord The new of
ficers elected for this winter are:
Mrs. Olive Hughes, president; Mrs
Clara Hixson vice president; Mrs Eva
Smith. secretary. and Mrs. Eunice
Hamill, treasurer
The programme committee, Mrs.
Hixson, Mrs. Hopkins and Mrs. Fra
zier have selected as a course Of study
for this year, American history Amerl-
can lt arature and art.
The first meeting of the season of
19O1.O2 was held Sept. 10, with Mrs.
Fred wenner
Thursday the regular meeting was
held with Mrs. MacMorris, at her
home on North Broad street. AS the
Carnival rad somewhat disorganized
the regular work of the club, the pro
grammes for October 3, 10, and II,
were combined in Thursdays meet
ing. The programme was as follows:
Response-Quotatlons from King
sley.
Paper" "Early Settlements and In
centives of the Explorers" Mrs. Maudc
Ball.
Sketch Kingsley" Mrs. Eva
Smith.
Roll characteristics of Land.
seer.
Sketch - "Landseer," Mrs. Daisy
Campbell.
Reading-Trving's "Knickerbocker's
History of New York" Mrs. Blanche
Lucas.
Paper - Colonial Government
Mrs. Daisy Campbell.
The meeting was a very enjoyabl1
one and the reading Of Mra. Blanche
Lucas, deserves special mention "a
it was OF highly entertaining nature
well given and was illustrated with
numerous etchings.
The next meeting OF the club will
be held October "a, with Mrs. Blanche
Lucas.
December 10th has been set apart
as a time when the husbands will be
invited and special programme
given.