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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20

saluted. If he happened to be stand
ing still as Mr.. Sparks passed ne would
come to attention" clicking his heels
together the while and saluting like
the old campaigner he was. Almost
every night when he would reach
home Mrs. Sparks would tell Henry
of some new act of attention on the
part of the janitor. HE came up and
went all over the plumbing to-day"
she said one night. "He said he wanted
to make sure there wasn't any sewer
gas in the place. / suppose he fears
for the health of his wife and children.
He spent an awful long while in the
kitchen examining the pipes there. He
said they would need attention for an
other day or two. l was afraid he
would interfere with Rosa's work, but
she said he didn't"
"There, it's just as told you, Eliza"
said Mr.. Sparks; ''thls janitor doesn't
want to see the family of an old SOL
dier suffer. I'll give bin box of Gig
ars tonight. Eliza, this is the finest
kind of life. Never talk to me again
about taking a suburban house. Here
the best girl that ever worked out
stumbles in on us by accident, and we
get a janitor who serves us as though
we were moguls. Wen just drift along
in this Elysian atmosphere until either
we, Rosa or William die. It's great"
Things went on this way for two
months. Henry Sparks told five real
estate agents to quit looking up coun-
try home for him "You can't beat the
combination I've got right here In the
heart of Chicago" he said.
A box of cigars went long way with
the janitor. He insisted on beating the
| Sparks rugs, he gilded the radiators,
he fixed the door knobs, and toward
| the end of the second month he was
washing the windows every other day.
The windows of the other flats were
dlngy and finger-marked, while those
in the Sparks fat were as undimmed
crystal. Rosa was pearl of great
price. She anticipated every wish OF
every member of the family. There
was little left for Mrs. Sparks to do but
to embroider and to mend Frances
stockings. For some reason or other
Henry Sparks, though he had always
prided himself on his perspicacity'
never noticed that whenever William
found that something in the kitchen
needed fixing the job was always one
that required three or four days time
He told his wife one day that he must
give William another box Of cigars, be-
cause, although he was an old soldier,
he did not like the Idea of having the
man do so much work for simply the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
Misses, Blouse Eton Jacket.

Blouse Etons are always becoming
to young girls, and are in the height of
both present and coming styles. The
excellent May Manton model Illus
trated in the large drawing shows
the latest designs executed in tan
colored broadcloth, but all suiting ma.
terlals are equally appropriate, and
cloth, cheviot and taffeta are suitable
for separate wraps. In the case of the
original the collar and belt are of vel
vet and all edges are stitched with self
colored corticelli silk, but the collar
can be of the material If preferred.
The blouse is smooth and without full
ness at the back, but is arranged in
gathers at the front, where it blouses
slightly over the belt. Joining the
fronts and backs are under-arm cores
that insure a satisfactory fit. The
fronts are faced and turned back TO
form lapels and a regulation collar
that meets them and rolls over with
them Is attached to the neck. The
sleeves are in coat style, slightly bell
shaped and left open for a short dis
tance at the outer seams When de-
sired the circular basque extension can
be Joined TO the lower edge, the seam
being concealed by the belt
To cut this blouse for a girl of four
teen years OF age four yards OF mate.
rial twenty-one inches wide, one and a
half yards fortyfour inches wide. or
one and three-eighth yards fifty inches
wide will be required.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
An Educational Advantage.

She was an ignorant but ambitious
woman, relates the Chicago Tribune,
and the great ambition of her life
was gratifled when he husband was
elected member OF Congress. Imme-
diately after the result OF the election
was known the new Congressmans
wife drove in from her country home
to the county seat to call In triumph
on her dearest friends in social
way. She called first on the wifo of
the local banker, who had sent her
three daughters through Vassar, and.
after receiving the congratulations of
the family, she turned the conversation
to her plans for the future of her own
daughter. Jennie. Il am going TO give
Jennie every educational advantage"
she said. "As soon as the Congressman
and get to Washington we are going
to put Jennie in the Smithsonian Insti-
tuten
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20

Last summer nearly every girl who
boasted arms anything short OF verit
able horrors Wore her sleeves at half
mast, This year, II she accepts the
most swagger advance models from
Paris, she will expose her neck as we'll
The new afternoon gowns OF batiste,
ana other lace-trlmmed fabrics. will
reach just to the base OF the neck.
This leaves the neck delightfully."- free.
making those of us who have always
enjoyed this top finish to house dresses
wonder how we ever consented
to swathe our unoffendlng throais out
of-doors.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
Kn,okerbocker Suit in Norfolk Style.

Little boys are always charming
dressed in knickerbockers and rather
long Russian coats. Their own manly
ambition is gratified by the trousers
and the absolutely short legs are hid
den from view. This pretty little suit
is shown in cream serge bauded with
cream braid and worn with a white
leather belt, but blue and brown serge.
velvet. velveteen, corduroy, cloth and
all the heavier washable fabrics, ,pique.
duck linen and the like are equally ap-
propriate.
The knickerbockers fit smoothly
about the waist and hips. but sre full
at the knees below which they are
drawn up by means of elastic inserted
in the hens. The coat is laid in two
box pleats at the back, two at the front
and laps over to close in double-breast-
ed style, with handsome pearl buttons
and buttonholes. At the open neck is
big square sailor collar ard filling
the opening is the smooth shield. The
sleeves are in regulation style. the fui
ness at the wrists laid in stitched
tucks.
TO make this sui; for boy OF three
years OF age four and shrce-eighth
yards OF material twenty-seyen inches
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20

the Kitchen was shut In his stocking
feet Mr.. Sparks made no noise. He
opened the door quickly. The kitchen
gas was burning. From the far end
of the room came a clicking noise.
William the janitor was standing at
attention with his heels brought sharp.
ly together. AS the man jumped to
the position of a soldier Mr.. Sparks
saw that one of his arms had just
dropped from its position Of embraces
about the waist of Rosa. the maid.
Mr.. Sparks was horrlfied. He went
back to days when as n mon com" he
had verbally lashed some bluecoat duty
derelict.
"willam." he said in voice Of thun-
der. chow dare you! You're q scoun-
drel, SIR"
Williams hand went to his forehead
In salute. Rosa and / are to be mar
ried next week, Mr.. Sparks" he said.
"Marrledw was the gasping response;
"how about your wife and two chill
dren down stairs?'
That's my widowed sister and two
little ones. She's been keeping house
for me-" said William.
Mr.. Sparks groaned and went Imply
back into the front room. He walked
his wife. ELIZA" he said, "our dream
Is over. Rosa is going to marry thi
janitor. 1t wasn't any old soldier senti.
ment at all that made him wash win
dows. I'll tell Hunt in the morning to
look for home for us In the country,
and, signing, Mr.. Sparks went to bed.
At the breakfast table the next morn
ing William and Rosa came in, hand
in hand. "We're going to be married
next week, Mrs. Sparks" said Rosa,
"but my sister wants place and I'll
send her here. She's better cook than
l am"
At this bit of information Mr.. Sparks
face cleared visibly. ''You both have
my blessing" he said; send in your
sister Rosa, and if William leaves here
I'll get old Highrates, the landlord,
to send good janitor in his place, but
I'll take good care that he's not an old
soldier" And then, forgetful of every
thing else, Mr.. Sparks turned to his
wife and said: "They can't resist an
old soldier. can they, my dearT-Ed-
ward B. Clark in the Chicago Record
Herald. .ggsA
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
Helen KeIler's Pet Dog.

Mics Helen Keller, the well known
blind and deaf girl, now student at
Radcliffe College. was surprised the
other day by the present of fine ter
rier which, ON chance visit. took
strong fancy to her. Miss Keller rec
ognized the dog at once, when brought
to her later, by her mysterious sense of
touch. She made a speech in which
she said: II thank you very much.
dear friends. for the happiness you
have given me. 1t is as great as 1t
is unexpected. / shall love the dog,
but even more your kindness" Miss
Keller, who has learned to speak by
touch, pronounces her words rapidly.
but companions understand her with
ease. She is in good health, and, with
the aid of typewriter, Keeps up with
examination room work.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
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Hald-sewcd kid gloves are among
the latest importations from England.
and are worn with walking suits.
The latest styles in cloth garments
show position backs and balloon
sleeves or long flowing sleeve effects.
Boleros of jetted lace, cut in broad
tabs at the end, make handsome ad-
ditions to lace or light tinted costumes.
Waists. buttoning in the back, will
be worn, but a majority of the 1902
models show the usual button fasten-
ing in the front.
The soft straw hats with an inch.
wide band of black straw finishing the
edge Of the rim are becoming to many
persons for whom light shades are un-
suitable.
Coarse linens in naural color promise
to be much worn for summer street
gowns. Made in tailor fashion, with
stitching or bands Of silk for trimming.
they are natty and serviceable.
Trimming with bands of dotted ma
terial promises to be a strong feature
from this time forward in all branches
Of tailoring and dressmaking, and in
the world of linen things it is to be
the ruling passion.
On some of the handsome afternoon
gowns new Idea is to have the bow
finishing the crush belt way off at one
side instead of in the back. Many of
the belts are of silk In soft folds, and
the bow is tied straight up and down
and comes almost under the left arm.
The bolero shows no sign of leaving
us, but II II does II will yield TO full
bodices In sof fabrics, the fulness
wrnkled into gathers in a slanting d.
rection and held In place by handsome
buttons. If belts are made of the same
material as the bodice. they are very
narrow.
A smart street gown of black canvas
has these spots as Its principal garni-
ture, and effective they are indeed. The
bodice Is trimmed In 'front.' with straps
OF graduating width, and the end OF
each is caught down with large
dot machine stitched round aud round
in white silk. The same decoration IL
repeated on the skirt and sleeve ends
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
He WASHED THE WINDOWS EVERY OTHER DAY.

sake of sentiment. II gave each Of his
children a quarter this morning and !
gave his wife dollar the other day,
but that's not enough to do for man
who spends most of his time making
your life happy in fiat"
That night Mr.. Sparks went down
town to do some work. He didn't get
back till one o'clock. He slipped on
his shoes at the door SO as not ia
awaken his wife. He passed into the
hall and, feeling hungry, he went back
through the dinlngrroom with mind
and appetite bent on exploring the
kitchen pantry. The door leading into
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20

was dream. She cooked Things to a
turn; she was willing; she didn't have
cross word In her vocabulary; she
didn't care to go to balls on Saturday
night' and she was plump and good
Looking. The Sparks family life was
one morning as Mr.. Sparks was leav-
ing the building to 80 TO tho Office he
met me janitor, who was coming up
from The basement leading child with
each hand. Mr.. Sparks had barely
not'ced the jonitor before. This morn
ing something In the mans bearing
s''uca him. and turning, be said
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20

No longer is the bow or even the chif-
fon chou necessity upon the handle
of the down-to-date parasol. A white
cord and tassel now form the finish
ing touch for ever so many modish sun
shades, being especially suitable for
the smart plain ones, as well as for the
half-dressy ones. A very attractive
one noted in grass linen is edged with
five-inch-deep tucks. and is lined with
white silk. 1t is charming, and boasts
the white -tasseled handle.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
A Prince-Mechan,c.

The progressive Japanese have taken
hints from the United States before,
but 1t is interesting to know that a
member of the royal family OF japan
is employed in one of the big railroad
repair shops at Altoona, Pa. Prince
Yamamoto came to this country last
fall. and expects to remain fiye years.
learning all he can of our railroad sys-
TENS, when he win return to Japan
and put his United States Ideas into
practice. The Prince desires particu-
larly to famillarize himself with loco
motive building and practical railroad
work.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
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civilian, you've been in the service"
"Yes, SIR" said William. II put in
five years In the Fourth Cavalry"
"I can tell a regular the minute 1
clap eyes on him." said Mr.. Sparks.
~ put in a good many years myself.
You have two fine children here, VII
liam"
"Yes," said William. assentingly, and
then Mr.. Sparks said "Good-by."
That night when Mr. Sparks reached
home his wife said: "The janitor came
UP to-day and washed the windows. l
didn't think 1t was part of his work.
but he said it was all right and insist
ed. He told me that he used to be In
the regular army and that he knew
you had been In the service. too"
That's 1t, Eliza" said Henry. IAN
old soldier likes to do things for an
other old soldier. He washed our win
dows because we had both done hard
duty on the plains. Nothing like IT..
He must be a good. steady fellow for
he has wife and two children. They
have fat in the basement"
Mr.. Sparks met William quite fire.
quently after this. William always
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20

fall free and form puffs at the outer
portion. The cuffs are deep and point
ed over the hands.
To cut this waist in the medium size
three and three-quarters yards of ma
terial twenty-one inches wide, three
and a half yards twenty-seven inches
wide, two and three-quarter yards
thirty-two inches wide, or two yards
forty-four inches wide will be required,
with one and half yards twenty-one
inches wide for vest revers and cuffs
and one-half yard for chemisette.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
Double Rumes.

There's noticeable tendency toward
double ruffies. Parasol rufIles of chif-
fon, instead of being hemmed. are
made double. Even when lace rufiie
falls over the one of chiffon It is still
made double. This same double ruffle
appears, too, on dresses. elbow sleeves
often being finished with three double
rufiies of varying widths. They are
pretty as a setting for lace flounces on
any part of the dress.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20

woven in, and some have a small cord
called Cuban for some reason or other.
A pearly braid, sheer and exquisite.
forms the greater part Of these softly
pretty hats. For children the wire
frame is unnecessary, also for young
girls, in which case the droopy affair
is in reality a shepherdess shape.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20

Soft and willowy in the extreme are
the new body hats. Why body hats"
there's no learning; perhaps because
they've no body at all. SO pliable are
they that they may be turned inside
out without exertion or damage, and
they have to be strengthened by wire
frame in order tc be at all manageable
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
Altar of noses FROM Bulraria.

One of the most profitable products
OF Bulgaria is the oil or altar Of roses.
which amounts to more than 81. .000. 900
annually. The town of snIpke. where
was fought the decisive battle Of the
Turko-Russian war, on July Z. 1877. Is
the centre Of the rose gardens.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
Now TrImminga For Spring Gowns.

New TriinminEB For spring Gowns.
Never In the history of trimmings
have there been so many varieties and
such beautiful designs as are seen
this season for spring and summer
wear. The fabrics, too, are finer in
quality. and the deoigns highly arts
tic, while the effects produced are wayy
or have scalloped or shell edges. A
pretty wave braid conaists of Brussels
net having scallops finished with fine
silk cord feather-edged. On the net
are three rows OF narrow silk braid a
nixteenth of an inch apart. while be-
tween every two, long shallow scallops
Is spray OF leaves made Of narrow
silk braid like hand-embroilery and
with lace centres.
The fashionable braid trimmings Of
the season in both white and black,
are made of vegetable silk, which has
more body to it than pure silk, and a
more lustrous effect in trimmings.
Narrow ribbon effects and little bow
knots are introduced In the trimmings.
running through the popular herring
bone gimps, and forming loop and bow
edges along the sides. Crochet imita-
tlon lace is also seen to a considerable
extent mingled with the charming de-
signs IN silk-braid trimmings. 1t is
f, used very often In forming the ground.
work Of flowers and leaves. A lovely
spring novelty Is a white grenadlne
braid. with u centre of Roman lace
edged with silk cord In wave design
having little silk circles. and an outer
edge formed of rutiie OF narrow.
pointed silk braid lace Harpor's Ba-
zar.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20

side pleat in the bodice extending out
over the sleeve; the two form broad
box-pleat effect. Then there's the mar
row collar. the revers separating the
pretty yoke from the rest OF the waist
Well cut, 1t gives breadth. And then
there's the elongated shoulder. which
is made to extend bit over the top OF
the sleeve. Oh, It's easyi
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20

II broad shoulders have not been
thrust upon one they must be acquired
II this be out OF the question there az
several ways Of assuming this virtue
though we have Il not. First Is th'
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
ParasoI and Umbrella Handles.

The animals are out again in parasoI
handles, the elephant. in ebony. form
ing the head of black handle to q
white parasol. Other animals are out
in natural wood. An attractive plain
white silk parasol has the frame and
handle to within about three inches OF
the top of white and the rest black
Both umbrellas and parasols in many
Of the newer designs this past year
have had the three inches of the upper
part Of the handle of silver. gun metal
or something ornamental, different
from the body of the handle.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20
MGYS -
AND RAYe'F N@
N,HKEAzR

New York City.--Waists that include
sharply-pointed revers suit many
figures better than other styles. The
smart May Manton blouse illustrated
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20

Is worse than one Of Dante's circles.
III make just one more move before
die, and that will be into house in a
suburb. Here we are just moved,
everything topsy-turvy and no girl.
OF course, the latest acquisition from
the employment bureau had to leave us
Just to throw all the burden of the
packing up and unpacklng on us. Then
again the janitors of all flats are nui-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-03-20

Cuban Cords.
Some Of these body hats have color
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-24
CALLED BY DEATH.
3. w. Jeffries Passed Away at 4
O'clock Wednesday Morning.
[From Wednesdays Dailp.l

[From Wednesdays Dalp.l
At 4 o'clock this morning at the
home OF his daughter, Mrs. w. S.
Grips, 315 North Wapello street, occur
red the death of B. w. Jeffries Mr..
Jeffries had reached the advanced
age of rs years. For the past fifty
eight years he had been resident of
this city or the immediate vicinity.
Mr.. Jeffries had been confined to his
bed only few days though for the
past year he had been in poor health.
Mr. Jeffries was born in Kentucky
September u. 1927. His childhood
days were spent in that state and in
1912 he came to Iowa with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Jeffries, who
settled in Van Buren, county. Two
years later he removed with his par
ents to Ottumwa on May 16, 1914, and
since that time he has been a resident
of this city and the vicinity. On Oc-
tober %, 1886, he was married to Miss
Mary A. Alcock, whom he survived
twenty-five years, her death having &C.
Cured March %, 1871
Soon after coming to Wapello coun-
ty Mr.. Jeffries settled on farm.
then just south of Ottumwa but which
is now a part of South Ottumwa,
Here he resided until about six years
ago and since that time has made his
home with his daughter, Mrs. w. S.
| Grips, on North Wapello street. Dur
ing the years of his residence in this
city Mr.. Jeffries has peen identified
with all movements in the interests of
Ottumwa's good. He was member
of the Willard Street Methodist Epis-
copal church, with which he has been
connected since it was first establish
ed as a society. During this period he
has been closely identified with the in
terests of the church in its growth and
upbuilding He was widely known
among the older residents of the city
and enjoyed thu highest respect and
esteem of his many friends. During
the past year he has been in quite poor
| health and on Saturday was taken
with the illness which resulted in his
| death early this morning
Is Survived by Five Children.
The deceased is survived by sis
ter, Mrs. H. B. Hendershott, and five
daughters, all of whom reside in AND
near this city. The surviving children
are Mrs. ]. H. Finley, Mrs. w. S
Grips, Mrs G. w. Hatch, Mrs w. w
Cummings and Mrs. S. P. Grips.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-24
A Business Change.

The barber shop formerly conducted
by Cochran Bros.,112 e. Second street,
has been purchased by Jas. l.. Broken
bourgh, a well-known young man of
this city. Mr.. Brokenbourgh is an ar
fist at his trade and will endeavor to
establish for his shop reputation for
first class work in every particular.us
ing only the best supplies and the lat
est methods. He wishes to announce
to the old patrons of the former pro-
prietors that the latter will remain in
his employ and he extends a general
invitation to them and the public to
give him their work. Strangers are in
vited to make his shop their headquar
tiers when in the city.