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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04
The TAlIest Corn.

The number of farmers in Missouri
Kansas and Oklahoma who this season
raised the tnllest corn is equalled only
by the total number of farmers who
planted that corn, and the tallest stalks
have not been able to equal the ordi
narlly tall stories told about them.
General agreement however, seems tc
give 10 John Martin, of Platte County
Missouri, the honor Of raising the tall
est corn. He has exhibited stalks sew.
enteen feet high. They We're grown
from seed that had been sent 10 hin
from Mexico The only trouble about
this corn was thatlt bore no ears. Ii all
ran to length. Possibly on this account
II must be put out of the reckoning
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04
Spider web Lattice..

Such dainty little blouse in crepe
de chine. robins egg in blue. is
shirred both as to the blouse proper
and the sleeves. The whole yoke, with
extensions over the sleeve tops and the
cuffs are composed of lattices made OF
narrow folds of the dainty blue crepe
de chine. And in every little square
between these folds there Is a spiders
web done in the same shade of blue
These are exquisitcly effective. not to
mention their utility in holding the
open-work scheme together. Where
this open-work Is joined to the crepe
de chine there are clever lace medal
lions en- applique. These are of vary.
ing sizes. and the figures are accented
by the narrowest pale blue velvet baby
ribbon. which Is run in and ont.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04
Government Control of naliwaysip Me,ic,


The Government has purchased a
major part of the recent issue OF the
IuterOcpanic I.ailroad Compauy's
bonds, thuS o1iaia;ng the controlling
Interest IN the road.
The bonds were bought at 90l, per
cent Of ,hrir nominal value. and bear
in.eles, at the rate OF Il. per cent. an.
GyHlly, Payment was made from the
reserve FUNDS OF Tie National Treas.
C,r.
IN commenting on the transaction,
III. public press says that the Presl.
den, and Secretary Of the Treasury
have been actuated by motives OF the
greatest Importance 10 the welfare
u. the industries OF the country
not IN seeking profitable in.
veSlmeut Tor the reserve funds in
The Treasury, but in Iying to prevent
he formation of pools" ana trusts"
with view Of controlling the import
and export traffic of the Republic. The
Mexican Government being in control
of Il railroad OF the first Importance,
like the lGteroceanlc Railroad, ali
freight determinations to the injury OF
native manufacturing and commercial
Interests win be prevented.
The railroads OF the Peninsula of
Nucatan, Mexico, with the exception
OF the Southern Railroad have recent
ly effected combination, to be Oper.
atcd under one general management,
and this has now been Joined by the
company owning the general or fiscal
wharf In the harbor of Progreso, there
being left but one wharf. owned by the
Canton Wharf Company" outside OF
the above combine.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04

For visiting and reception gowns
there is nothing smarter than gray.
II is the first choice of the present time.
Formerly gray was chiefly In use for
spring and summer gowns, but this
season It is chosen for winter There
are many shades of gray-steeI gray
satin or velvet, gray taffeta, London
smoke" broadcloth or plush, pretty
gray zlbelines, with here and there
tufts OF long. sllvery hair woven into
the fabric; accordIon-pleated chiffon
in a cool tint of pearl gray. gun metal
cameIs hair serge. Queens gray and
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04

The plum. grape and orange reign
in the color world in millinery. All
shades of these fruits are used in all
sorts of materials. though as to out
line the grape predominates. The
mushroom shades are combined With
these with charming effect.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04
China's Confe ssion .

The action of the Chinese Govern.
ment In sending number of young
Aiongolians to different universities in
America would seem to imply chat
some things may be learned in this
country which have not been known In
China 0000 years.--Kansas City Star.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04
A Pretty Ornament. .

A pretty ornament for the hair is :
single short white ostrich feather, with
two small, tiny ostrich tips in color at
the base. These are in some ornaments
pink or pale blue, and others have the
two feathers of black.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04

French gray pancl-clotn. pastel gray
peau de crepe--these are some OF the
tints and stuffs for which there Is
demand. Smoked pearl buttons and
cut ornaments. such as paillettes and
cabochons. are duly supplied as gar
nlture for dressy gray toilets.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04
In Red and Black.

In red and black is a pretty feather
ornament for the hair. There are two
tiny red tips. these showered with
black. while between them are raised
aigrettes in red and black
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04

Stole effects make one of the most
marked features of the season, and are
seen upon the latest wraps of all sorts
This very stylish blouse jacket com.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04
whsrs tho COD Arc renna.

The records OF the Great Bank OF
Newfoundland show that the cod leave
there entirely two months every year.
December aud January. ..--.--.-.-..
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04
ADVICE FOR HUNTERS.

MY advice TO the hunter who wants
20 add the pelt of a great American
monarch of wild beasts TO his collection
)f sportsmanlike trophies, is 10 seek his
game in the early summer months
On the Pacific Coast a grizzly's skin
IS the best in June. In Rocky Noun
tain regions it is best a month later
IN the autumn. even up to the time
hey retire for the winter, their fur is
1ot prime, and, again, having become
:oilins Fat by gorglng themselves on
berries, they move about very little,
and that mostly at night 50 that 4
hunter might be in good locality for
hem for weeks and never see more of
hem than their tracks But in the
spring, the minute bear leaves his
winter quarters he begins a ceaseless
ramp for food. Then the wise hunter
will procure three of four old crippled
horses and Kill them Ia some fayorlte
places among the foothills, where brain
is likely 10 travel. If one has three
baits. they should be placed about
ive miles apart, and camp made with
IN a mile or two of the middle one
Early in the morning. aud again at
evening, the nearest bait can be visited
afoot, and the other bats can be
watched on alternate days, II ten-mile
horseback ride being just good exercise
or the very weakest tenderfoOt. Great
care should be taken in placing the
morse balts. II possible, lind "a small
lill entirely bare of timber or brush,
which slopes steeply down to the west,
At the foot of which is some heavy pine
.lmber and brush. also water. XIII
The horse so that he viii lie about fifty
Yards below the brow of the hill, and.
II you wish. cut three or four stunted
olnes and stick them side by side ON
the brow OF the hill so that they will
afford good screen when approaching
he bait, or when sitting and watching
COR the bear TO appear. AS ON this
east slope of the Sierras the wind is
always blowing from the westss AMI as
he bear once having found the bait.
viii put In his time between gorges
yins n the thick timber at the foct Of
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04
HER BRIEF
HOUR OF TRIUMPH
A ROMANCE OF THE HoP.fELDs
A ROMANCE OF THE Hop.rIELDs.
BY MARGUERITE STABLER.

IL - AY. Mollie." said Nolan. In
an off-hand manner.
y whats that fellow in the
Ta..rfn.... l,g,.s 80. Aarn
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-12-04

4" AN BERNARDINO, Cal,
~ most absurd thing that East
1 y ern people believe they know
about grizzly bears" said Cap.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
The Augusta Strike Ended.

Fall River, Mass, August 6.-The
big strike of the cotton mill operators
at Augusta, Ga, which was looked
upon as test of the strength OF the
United Textile Workers of America,
was declared off by the executive COM
1nittee Of that body this afternoon.
The committee met here and received
the announcement that the strike in
the John G. King mills in Augusta,
Ga, had ended on August l. 1t was
shown that the mills had obtained so
much help that it was impossible for
the strikers to win. This action ends
one of the hardest fought battles
known to the textile industry between
labor unions and mill owners in the
South.
These operatives went on strike last
April for 10 per cent advance in
wages. The United Textile Workers,
which had been formed but short
time before, declared the strike to its
officials in Fall River. Secretary Hik-
bert established supply depots in va
rious parts of Augusta. Something
like SO, 600 in all was sent to the
strikers from all over the country.
Members Of the community say
that, while the operatives have lost
the strike, trade unionism in the
South has received strong impetus.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
RICH RAILROAD SPEED.
Brought About by Popular Demand
Rather Than Enterprise.

Practical railroad men are satisfied
says the Brooklyn Eagle, that the run
between Chicago and New York can be
made in sixteen hours. That means
an average speed of nearly sixty-three
miles an hour. And it really means
that there must be racing stretches
against time, when the speed will rise
to 20, 80 and 80 miles an hour.
Whether that will be undertaken is a
question. Railroad operators have
ever been loash to increase speed and
have only done SO in obedience to a
public demand almost irresistible. It
is fact which puzzles the railroad
operator that every train OF increased
speed develops its OWE traffic. The
Empire State express, the first notable
high speed train, was not put on in a
spirit of energetic enterprise: Travel
ers on the Chicago limited (M-hour
train complained that Sheir comfort
was interfered with by travellers with
IN New York State boundaries and
that The best parts of westbound trains
were usurped by Albany, Utic, Syra-
|cuse, Rochester and Buffalo trafic.
So a New York train was determined
On. and to make il more attractive its
speed was made greater than the limit
ed. From the day of its inauguration
it has been highly remuneratiye, al
ways full and, here is the strange
thing, the travel on the limited has
not been less.
High speed is almost wholly a matter
of road beds, rails and bridges. The
locomotives have been ready for years
for any speed required OF them. Some
years ago the Central tried 24-hour
trains but soon Withdrew them for the
reason that the resisting powers of the
rails, road beds and bridges were not
equal to the strain The road was who'll
", rebuilt and with much heavier rails
and bridges and bridge buttresses re-
constructed highspeed tranis were pos
sible and put on. Sixteen hours
would be The limit. An excess of that
speed, in the opinion Of the engineers,
wonid require another reconstruction.
In fact, eight hours to Chicago is not
impossible, but at 125 miles an hour
The problem of centrifugal force would
enter in, and much heavier rails, twice
as far apart, with heavier sub-struc-
lures and much heavier engines would
be necessitated. No such mighty revo-
luton II steam propulsion is likely
to take place, when electricity is beck
oning to a cheaper and safer revolu-
tion. Sixteen hours is the limit in
steam propulsion, for that means fre-
quent rise to a rate exceeding 80 miles
an hour.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
4 Cure for Cholera Infantum.

LAST May" says Mrs. Curtis Baker, Of
Bookwalter, Ohio, s:an infant child of our
neiphbor's was suffering from cholera in
fantum. The doctor had given up ell hopes
OF recovery. I took bottle of Chamber
lain's Colic, Cholera ano Diarrhoea Remedy
To the house, telling them ] felt sure it
would do good if used according to direc-
lions. In two days time the child had
fullv recovered, and is now (nearly year
sincel a vigorous, healthy girl. have
recommended this Remedy frequently and
have never known It to fail in any single
instance, For sale By Dr.. A. J. Csina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
he INTERVIEWED HAYES.
Newspaper Man Returned to Find
Out What He Was President Of.

Here is story told on former Presi-
dent Rutherford B.ssHayes and a news
paper man, who twenty years ago was
well known in New York.
Shortly after his term had expired
President Hayes came to New York to
attend q reception given in his honor.
The newspaper man referred to was
sent up to the hotel where the ex-
President was stopping, to interview
him. Much to his surprise the ex-
President received the reporter in his
sitting room and told him, in an
afable way, that he was ready to an
swer any questions put to him. The
interview covered many topics; the
reporter asked various questions; but
the Tilden-Hayes controversy was not
touched upon. Finally, the interview
was concluded and Mr.. Hayes was con-
graduating himself that he had come
out Of the ordeal so successfully, for
the reporter had not asked one i'm
pertinent question.
As the reporter got up from his seat
to leave the ex-President arose from
his and walked with him to the door,
where, in his most suave tones, he
bade the scribe adieu. A few mo-
ments later Mr.. Hayes was surprised
to see an attendant of the hotel come
into the room and present the card of
the reporter from whom he had just
taken leave There must be some
mistake - he said, show him up.''
Presently the reporter returned and
in his most apologize manner asked
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
His Sight Threatened.

sWhile picnicking last month my 11-year-
old boy was poisoned by some weed or
plant" says W. H. Dibble, of Sioux City,
Ia. sHe rubbed the poison off his hands
into his eyes and for awhile we were afraid
he would lose his sight. Finally a neigh
Dor recommended DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. The first application helped him
and in few days he was as we'll as ever"
For skin diseases, cuts, burns, scalds,
wounds, insect bites, DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve is sure cure. Relieves piles at once.
Beware of counterfeits. j. S. Hughson &
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
TICKETS FOR the PRIMARY.
Half a Million Printed For the First
Election.

The tickets for use for the State and
senatorial elections are now being sent
to the various county chairman in ac-
cordance with the estimates furnish
ed by them of the number needed.
There have been half million tickets
printed and this should be a sufficient
number to meet all possible demands.
Those who are thoroughly familiar
with South Carolina election matters
predict that the soSal number Of votes
in the first primary will not be over
$4,000, and say it may not reach that
figure. Richland has been furnished
with 10000 tickets. Charleston and
Greenville take %, 600 each and Spar
tanburg takes 25, 900. Anderson ask
ed for $1,000 and Orangeburg l4,OO0.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
Tried to Hitch His Wagon toa Star.

81 ~ ~
z he tale OF the woman who asked a
sage for exhaustive information, say
ing - Professor, we have five minutes
before dinner; viii you tell me the
history Of the world?o is nearly equal
led in an attempt by London newspa-
per man to. get Joseph Chamberlain
to talk about the Boer war, when the
world was seeking to find out what
the British Government was thinking
about the situation. 1t is related that
the Colonial Secretary was one DAY
engaged in conversation with a friend
in a Well-kroWn London hotel, when
young man approached him. g
g May speak with you moment,
Mr.. hamberlain9" ?" he asked.
{. Certainly,o was the ready reply,
as the politician rose from his seat.
& 'sI cannot say it here, y said the
young man, glancing nervously
around.
Mr.. Chamberlain looked sharply at
him and then, his severity softening
into pity for the mans simplicity,
said Follow me. -
Safely arrived in dark and curtain
ed corner Of the hotel, the Colonial
Secretary asked what his interviewer
wanted.
am on the staff of the news
paper, was the reply. (" Can you tell
me what you think OF the South Afrl-
car situation?"
After a hurried glance round to
make sure there were no eayesdrop-
pers, Mr.. Chamberlain whispered into
the young mans ear:
g My friend, I really don't know
anything abont it,"
J. From his boyhood upward, whether
In pastimes or in politics, joseph
Chamberlain has never willingly sub
mtted to defeat.
A story is told that be was playing
with his sister once at a game of bat
ties each having a regiment OF toy
soldiers and pop-gun. The gallant
Joseph won easily.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
Suicide or Murder?

fSaluda, August 6.-West Long, a
very respectable negro of middle age,
living near Denny's, in this county,
was found yesterday in ditch or
branch, running across field not far
from his home, with his throat cut
almost from ear to ear. The windpipe
was severed in twain and, although
alive when found, yet he was unable
to give any account whatever Of the
affair. The whole thing is shrouded
in mystery and it is not known wheth-
er it is a case of suicide or the act Of
murderer.
Long has never shown any symptoms
of insanity, and it is thought some one
committed the act and threw him In
the branch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
FRIaRs JOIN i SYNDICATE.
il is Said That They Have disposed
Of Nearly AIT Of Their Prop
erty 10 Americans.

Roms, Aug. 6.-According to inform
alton received at the vatican almost
All the real estate belonging to Spanish
Friars in the Philippines was sold be-
fore American occupation TO syndlcates
and corporations duly registered and
legally recognized, headed by Ameri-
csns living IN New York. It is al
laged h by the Same authority that al
though the Fnars hold some shares IN
these corporation they do not own
controlling interests. The vatican is
surprised at this information In view
Of Gov. Taft's proposition to buy
fine Friars lands which are apparent
sly no longer in their control. lit is
considered remarkable that Gov. Taft,
fresh from the Philippines was not
aware of the situation.
Washington, Aug. 6.-The war de-
partment has known for some time
That portions Of the Friar lands In the
Philippines have been disposed of to
companies and all Of the recent nego-
tfations conducted by Secretary Root
have carefully taken into account con-
t;ngeucies which might arise through
fine Friar's transfers. The facts were
fuiIv communicated to the government
here by Gov. Taft. The latter also ex-
pisned shis matter Of alleged transfer
To fine senate committee on the Philip
hines. In the course of his evidence
before the committee, Gov. Taft said
n answer to the question whether the
Friars were in actual possession OF the
Generally in order to avoid hostil-
s;ties. they have tendered their titles
TO companies and retained the major
;tv Of the stock. y Gov. Taft said the
transfers were made to facilitate col
lections of rents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13

Now is the paper hat season. Nice
assortment material at H. G. Osteen
& Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
Mr. Hayes to excuse his second intru-

Mr.. Hayes to excuse his second intru-
sion.
"Well, what is it now?' asked the
ex-President.
"Mr. Hayes" said the reporter, 81
forgot to ask you what you were Pres
ident of. Do you mind telling .fme?"
Certainly not,' replied the Presi-
dent, CT was President of the United
States -
The reporter, who was really ignor-
ant of the exalted position occupied by
the man he had just interviewed, was
shocked, to say the least. He apol-
ogized for his ignorance and the two
afterwards became good friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
A Necessary Precaution.

Don't neglect cold. It is worse than
unpleasant. It's dangerous. By using One
Minute Cough Cure you can cure it at once.
Allays Inflammation, clear the head, soothes
and strengthens the mucous membrane.
Cures coughs, Group, throat and lung
troubles. Absolutely safe. Acts immedi-
ately. Children like it. Us. Hughson j.
Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13

Jackson, KY, has had thirty-six
murders in the last eight months.
This beats South America revolutions
to deash.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13

We have large and ties having placed
which bought
would quite saving to
Baggng selected Second Hand
mills
eagain cheaper than goods
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13

Norway, though next door to Rus
sia, imports but 800, 900 worth Of re-
fined petroleum from the realms of the
Gar, and 1858, 900 from the United
States
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-24
4. S. BOARDMAN, M. D
SPECIALIST IN ELECTRICITY.

Office at Residence, lo7 State St.,
Montpelier, VT.
Office Hours, from l to and I to- pm.
We cure or benefit all kinds OF
Rheumatism, Neuralgia Nervous Dis
eases OF Women. We cure or benefit
Cancers with the X-Rays. Tubercu-
losis in lungs, in first stage cured, IN
second stage benefited. Lupus and
other Tu, CIRCULAR Diseases Of face and
limbs cured with X-Rays treatment.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-24
ACTION ON DANISH TREATY.
Upper House of Denmark Votes to
Defer Ratification.

Copenhagen, April 24.-The lands
thing upper house,, by "a to 30 votes,
has adopted the majority's report on
the treaty providing for the sale Of
the Danish West Indies to the United
States. The treaty now goes back to
the folkething dover house,
Three reports were submitted to the
upper house. The Right, constituting
the majority, favored deferring the
ratification Of the treaty until after a
vote in which only electors and mem
bers Of the colonial council Of the is
lands shall take part.
The second, minority, or ministerial,
report favored the unconditional rati-
fication of the treaty.
The third report, that Of the Inde-
pendents, numbering ten members, ia.
vored the ratification Of the treaty be-
ing made dependent upon following a
plebiscite of all the inhabitants Of the
islands.