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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02
LATEST QUOTATIONS.

Flour-Spring clear, $3 10a3. 80; best
Patent. $3.50; choice Family, 1915.
Wheat-New York No. 2. 73Hc;
Philadelphia No 2, 7294a73c; Baltimore
No 9, 72c.
orn-New York No. 2, 72c; Phila-
delphia No. 2. 69a69lS; Baltimore No. 2,
67c.
Oats-New York No, 2. 32}fc; Phila.
delphia No. 2, 36c; Baltimore No 2,
29c.
Hay-No. 1 timothy, s16.OOa16. 80;
No. timothy, s15.50a160 90; No. 3 tim
othy $14.00a15.00
Green Fruits and egetables-Apples
per brl, fancy S5c@$1 90; fair to good
per brl, 50c@65c; Beets, native, per
bunch 1c0116c; Cabbages, native, fiat
dutch, per 100, 81 000$l 10; Canta-
loupes, Anne Arundel Gems, per basket
ripe, 20c030c; Celery, New York, per
doz. 25c04oc; Eggplants, native, per
100, 81 GOAL 20; Grapes, Rappahannock,
per lob basket, 14c015c, do, Western
Maryland, per BIB basket, 14c015c;
Lettuce, native, per bu box, 30c040c.
Lima beans, native, per bu box, 45c0
Soc; Onions, Maryland and Pennsylva-
MIA yellow, per bu, s0c3S5c; Pumpkins,
native, each, 4c05c; Squash, Anne
Arundel, per basket, l0c@15c; String
beans, native, per bu, green, 29c@25c;
Tomatoes, Potomac, per peach basket,
30c035c, Rappahannock, Der bu box,
30c@35c; Watermelors, Selects, per
100, $12 00014 co; primes, per 100,
Sc 000$9 90; seconds, per 100 81 000
81 0n. oullc ,ar 100 90 00Cacp IN
Potatoes, Primes, per brl, No l,
81 0Ca1 10; do, seconds, 75aS0c; do,
culls, 50a60c; do, Eastern Shore, per
brl, No l, 81 GOAL %.
Butter, Separator, 23a24c; Gathered
cream, 21a22c; prints, lib 25a26c; Rolls,
2-lb, 25a26; Dairy pts. Nd, Pa, Va,
23a24c.
Eggs, Fresh-laid eggs, per dozen,
2la22c
Cheese, Large, 6O-lb, l1Ial116c; me-
dium, 36-lb, 11Ha119S; picnics, 23-lb
1116a1l%c.
Live Poultry, Hens, 1216a13c; old
roosters, each 25a30c; spring chickens,
l3]9al4c, young stags, 12}5al3c. Ducks
1lal2c.
Hides, Heavy steers, association and
salters, late kill, 60-lbs and up, close se-
lection, 1294a13s4c; cows and light steers
994a101Gc.
Provisions and Hog Products
clear rib sides, 1119c; bulk shoulders,
11]sc; bulk bellies, l3c; bulk ham butts,
l01Sc; bacon clear rib sides, l2o; bacon
shoulders, 12c; sugar r-cured breasts,
lis4c; sugar. cured shoulders, 12c;
surar. cured California hams, 101lc;
hams canvased or uncanvased, IL lbs.
and over, 1870; refined lard tierces. brls
and 80 lb cans, gross, Ike; refined lard,
secondhand tubs, 111Gc; refined lard,
half-barrels and new tubs, 1870.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02
COMMERCIAL REVIEW.
General Trade Conditions.

"Bradstreet's" says: Jobbing distri.
button continues very active and retail
business is improving. Now that the
corn crop is practically made, and the
only possible changes are those Of
quality, the disposition to book Fall
and Winter orders is unrestrained al
the West and Northwest. AT the South
the tone OF trade reports is notably
cheerful, largely owing to higher cot
ton prices, because crop accounts are
not so favorable as week ago.
Collections are as a whole good, and
the concensus of reports as to this and
as to money conditions point to good
supplies OF the circulating medium in
the country at large.
The selling position seems to be the
strongest side OF the price situation, ex-
cept possibly in the cereals and agri-
cultural products generally. Even here
the fine financial position of farmers
enables them to market their products
slowly, and no accumulation OF moment
is recorded except in cattle receipts,
which this week surpassed all records.
A large distribution OF cotton goods
is going on at the West, and the firm
ness in the Eastern grade is notable in
view OF the relatively quicter tone OF
demand. Woolen goods are firm and
the mills are actively employed.
The coal situation deserves notice.
The delay in the ending OF the anthra-
cite coal strike throws increased pres
sure on the bitumnous product, and
prices for that article are now at least
one-quarter higher than the low point
before the strike began Anthracite
production is slowly but surely increas-
ing, as more mines and miners 90 to
work, but the necessities OF some retail
buyers make fancy prices for what is
lett. a long season at full time will be
necessary to restore stocks Of anthra-
cite to old dimensions.
Wheat, including flour. exports for
The week ending September IS, aggre-
gate 5,435,323 bushels, against 5.444, I42
last week, 3,S4o,574 in this week last
year and 3,s35,S57 in 1000. Wheat ex-
ports since July I aggregate $3.50, ,o65
bushels, against 72,ISI,S45 last season
and 3S5Io6oo in 1000 Corn exports
aggregate 4o.5oS bushels, against OF.
last week, oII,25S last year and 2,I34,-
2o5 in 1000. For the fiscal year exports
are oSo,65o bushels, against 12132,o34
last season and 3o,7oI ,24I in 1000.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02
Decadence of the Potato.

Old farmers know very well that the
potato has deteriorated greatly within
their recollection. Others, whose hair
is not yet gray, may not be quite so
well aware of the fact; since the latter
have been raising or buying and eat
ing potatoes. Down to the early for
ties farmers were easily able to grow
excellent potatoes. There was q good
ness and a mealiness about them that
would astonish people nowadays. If
a farmer could produce the like now
he would need to have no anxiety
about getting rich. The owners of
new varieties eXtol them highly, but
on the plate they are disappointing.
They compare poorly with the pota-
toes any farmer could raise some fifty
odd years ago almost without effort.
Now the potato has about as many
enemies as anything a farmer cult
Yates. Rot blight and scab are the
most formidable disease, all caused
by fungus.
Since the fungus that causes rot was
first introduced into this country, no
crop has been entirely free from it.
The potato beetle was first talked
about in 1859, and by 1874 had over
run most of the country. After hav-
ing been fought desperately for twenty.
five or thirty years, the beetles are
still almost as numerous as ever.
have lately seen an estimate of the
amount of Paris green used annually to
destroy them. l don't remember the
quantity, but it was almost an incred-
ible number of tons. Some think the
wholesale and long continued applica-
tion of poison has affected the potato
unfavorably. Possibly, for the poison
is applied to the foliage and stems,
and the tubers are only thickened
stems. Last year scab and dry rot
We're very destructive. 1t is practically
impossible to obtain seed potatoes ex-
empt from these diseases. The potato
is native of South America. If seed
potatoes We're to be Systematically OBJ
tained from some South American
country where these fungous diseases
are unknown, it would seem that they
might be averted here, for a time at
least. OF course, this has been done,
and many years ago the merits of the
Garnet-Chili potato proved that such
experiments may be worth repeating
S. b. Kealt, in New York Tribune
Farmer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02
Kills tho Red Spiders.

No small part of the cause of black
berries and raspberries drying up on
the canes may he attributed to the
work of the little red spider. AS this
insect thriyes best in hot and dry
weather. the cause is often said to be
the drouth or the heat but examination
OF the leaves will often show these lit
tie insects present in great numbers,
and the leaves SO eaten by them ON the
under side that they dry and shrivel up
as II they had been scorched by fire.
When the leaves can no longer serve
as the lungs of plant, growth must
stop, Two sprayings with kerosene
emulsion, one just after the blossoms
fall, and the other just before the fruit
ripens, will often prove more beneficial
than irrigation. For the rust or an.
thracnose OF the canes use the Bor.
deaux mixture.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

Harm of Root Pruning.

Deep plowing among growing corn,
after the roots have met in the rows,
may cause harm; root pruning" is q
mistake; to break the roots checks
the growth, and in hot, dry weather
deep cultivation will surely cause the
corn to curl, showing injury and suf-
fering, while shallow working will
keep it fresh and green. AS soon as a
crust Is formed on the soil it should
be broken up to admit both moisture
and air, for the one dissolves the fer
tilizing matter which is in the soil,
and the latter affects its decomposition
and renders it soluble. So that after
a rain which has crusted the surface
the cultivator should be started as soon
as the soil is dry enough; this tends to
hold the moisture and prevents its
speedy evaporation.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02
NERVES" of Machinery.

1t Is known to most craftsmen that
lot only their own muscles, but the
pols with which they work are some
lmes seized with something like
|cramp." Old violins, for instance,
Il times, take fits of refusing to give
|ut the mellow sounds which are
heir wont, even though played upon
y a Joachim or Sarasate; and then
frape he never so cunningly, the in
9rument will emit nothing but dis
prdant squeaks. At such times the
colin is said to have caught cold, and
Fooably some temporary molecular
arrangement has affected it. Edged
Nols also at intervals refuse to obey
1e behests of the most skilful crafts.
zen, The tool is then said to be
nred," and has to be laid by for
nile, when it recovers it's tone. Even
Ange machines like railway locomo'
Yves are known to go on Strike"
Nst as do human railway servants;
a experienced drivers know that at
|1ese times the locomotive cannot be
*mpelled to work, although examina'
nPn may show that 1t has not
tanK or screw loose. rod or rivet
IL OF place. Machinery is thus as
Die as its drivers to get out OF
per. and sometimes in the most
accountable and mysterious fash.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02
Mendlng Split Trees.

Split limbs Of trees, when they are of
such nature that they cannot be re-
moved except to permanently injure
the tree, can be mended in the follow
ing way. Any loose splinters should
be cut away, then raise the limb into
proper position. While firmly held in
place bore two holes through the bro
ken and unbroken part one hole below
the other, the space between holes
varying with the size of the broken
limb. In these holes place bolts of the
same size to ill up holes completely.
Use bolts with small heads and place a
washer under nut, draw it tightly and
in few years both ends will be COW
cred over with growing wood and the
tree viii be as strong as eyer.-The Ep-
ZIONIST.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02
LABOR AND INDUSTRY

Teegraphers at San Francisco have
organized union.
Painters, paperhangers and decora-
tors will organize union at Macon,
Ga.
Gas men have been granted their
request for increased pay at Oakland.
Cal.
Union ironmolders at Los Angeles,
Cal, have struck for $3.50 for nine
hour day
A satisfactory settlement OF the ma
chinists' strike at Dennison, Texas, has
been reached.
The strike at Florence, Italy, has
completely ended. The metal workers
have resumed work.
The threatened general strike OF the
nnion brewery employees at Rochester,
N. Y, has been averted.
Butchers, bakers and coachmen in
Havana, Cuba, won their demand for
nine hours at s. day.
Metal polishers and brass workers
have decided to inaugurate general
campaign for nine-hour day all over
the country.
At Troy, N. ", striking employees oI
the Hudson Valley Railroad have re-
jected an offer OF increased wages ac-
cording to positions.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

quite deep SO as to get pitch, and is
suspended from the roof so that the
cut silage is thrown from the carrier
into it. A is a header board for the
silage to strike so as to fall straight
down and so mix corn, leaves and
stalks all together 3 is the hopper
and g is a tube made by cutting
through the ends of old gunny or fertil-
izer sacks and making tube or hose
of them and suspending it under the
hopper. A cord is attached and as the
silage comes down the tube 1t is 'led'
about, and the silage thoroughly mixed
and put exactly where wanted, with
out lifting or throwing pound. Some
substitute old joint of stovepipe for
the bags, and in either case as the
silage comes up to the tube section
OF two is taken off and the filling pro-
ceeds.-Correspondence Ohio Farmer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

and conformation to generally accepted
standards. The first and highest class
is the road, carriage and coach horse.
which must be of good breeding, from
fifteen to sixteen hands high, and a
weight of 100 to 1850 pounds. IL
well matched such carriage horses are
worth a quarter more than when Of
fered singly. The American cob in
this class is one of the most profitable,
and the animal must be handsome and
stylish. Light-grey and mottled car
riage horses are the hardest to sell of
this whole class. The cab horse is put
In the second class by the writer of the
bulletin, and the animal must be very
useful, chunky and hardy, but this
class is not bred by itself, but consists
of the cuttings from the first class.
The bus horse is not very profitable
horse to breed, but if one can combine
1t with other breeds there is some
money In 1t. The draft horse is one
of the best breeds for raising, and the
demand is good. But prices vary so
much that n good deal depends upon
the kind of draft horse the breeder
produces. The cheapest grade sells
for S125. and others up to $500. with
some extra heavy fine ones as high as
$3.50 When heavy draft horses are
matched in teams. they bring consid-
cradle more, and such teams have sold
for $500 pair. A good breeder with
fine stock to begin with can make
more money in raising the draft and
carriage or road horses than any 9th.
ers. Between these two he Will often
have culls which can be disposed OF as
representatives of the other classes.
But in all horse breeding it is neces-
sary that breeding for certain market
classes should be held well In view.
The markets are becoming more exact.
ing every year, and horses that cannot
be classified in one or the other class
are drugs in the sales.-Professor S. n,
Doty, in American Cultlvator.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

Although the predictions freely
made O few years ago that the devel.
opment of electric traction would
quickly drive horses from the field Of
labor have not been fulfilled. yet the
Electrical Review cites statistics to
prove that the disappearance of the
horse is actually taking place, al
though SO slowly as not to attract
much attention. In Paris the number
of horses fell off about 6 per cent be.
tween 1901 and 1902. In London the
decrease in the same time was 10 per
cent. In Berlin, Vienna and st. Pc
tersburg similar falling of is shown
by the census of horses. In New York
1t is estimated that the number of
horses has decreased 33 per cent
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

One of the best herbs l know of for
correcting disorders in the Belgian
hare is dandelion, either fresh or dried.
Gather the herb any time during the
summer or spring. digging up all the
roots. Rinse off all the clinging earth
from the roots and throw a few hand
fuls to the hares and note the relish
with which it will be devoured. For
winter use spread the dandelion in a
cool loft where it will become thor
ooughly dried before freezing weather
and put away in paper bags or in
boxes. :, little once or twice a week
is all the hares will need in winter
A. G., in The Epitomist.
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STEPPED OFF TO MEET HER.
Amusing Incident Told by LoulsvllIs
Courjer-JournaI.

Courier-Journai.
Sunday when the excursion train
,rom Paris filled with negroes bound
sor the camp meeting, reached this
city. says the Louisville Courier
1ourpal. 1t passed the station and
rent through Cynthiana at the rate Of
about twenty-five miles an hour, the
idea being to keep the crowd on board
rntiI the arrival at the grounds at the
FALMOUTH pike cross.ng. Just before
reaching Pike street negro man
iumped from the train. OF course,
The momentum Of the cars carried
him along at a terrific pace. His
body was going so fast that his legs
could not possibly keep UP, but they
made a valiant effort to do so, and
such a lickity.split a negro never cut
before. He galloped across the gut
ter at Pike street at tremendous
speed, barely missed telephone pole,
few up into the air, turned a couple
of somersaults, and landed all in a
heap In the middle of the street. His
ewes we're as big as saucers and seem
ed to pop out. AS he slowly gathered
himself together his trousers were
split. his knees were bruised and
bleeding, his arms were wrenched, his
coattails were in tatters, and his
battered stiff hat was mashed down
tight over his ears.
At that moment negro girl who
knew him came along.
"Why, how do you do, Mr.. Hop.
kins?" she exclaimed.
"Why, how do you do?" he an
swered in deep, calm tones, with care
fully measured accent How do you
4 do? You are looking quite we-we-well
III Just stepped off the train to meet
you"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02
8. 8. 8. SENT FREE.
curos Blood and Skin Diseases. Cancers,
Itching Huinors, Bone Pains.

Botanic Blood Balm (B. b. b. cures
pimples, scabby, scaly, itching Eczema,
Ulcers, Eating Sores, scrofula Blood
Poison, Bone Pains, Swellings, Rheuma-
tism, Cancer. Especially advised for chrorir
cases that doctors, patent medicines and
Hot Springs fail to cure or help. Strength
ems weak kidneys. Druggists, 81 per
large bottle. To prove 1t cures B. D. b.
sent free by writing BLOOD BALM Co.,
IL Mitchell Street, Atlanta, Ga. Describe
trouble and free medical advice sent in
sealed letter. Medicine sent at once, pre-
paid. All we ask is that you will speak
good word for 3. B. b.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

The basement provides room for six
horses. thirty-eight cows and has six
large box stalls additional, all so ar
ranged as to make very desirable
barn for the purposes intended. The
horse stable is unusually wide, which,
however. is no bad fault, and two good
harness closets are provided to keep
the harness free from dust and danger.
The superstructure has two 16-foot
drives, 16-foot bay at each end and
32-foot bay between the two drives.
at one end of which is large granary.
Many readers may find this plan
adapted to their needs,--John L. Shaw
yer, In Ohio Farmer. --...-.-...-..u -
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02
FARM %
@ MATTERS.


Sprinkling plants in the garden beds
does more harm than good. Better
water a few plants thoroughly than
Just sprinkle all. Make trench round
the plants, fill with water several
times, waiting patiently for 1t to soak
In, scatter some dry dirt over that
you have moistened. and you may be
confident that you. have put the sup
ply of water where it will do the most
good.
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Live Stock.

Chicago, Cattle, Mostly 10a15c lowcr,
good to prime steers 81 50aS 60; medium
81 00a7 90; stockers and feeders 81 80
as %; COWS, 81 50a4 70; heifers So 25a
5 75; Texas fed steers 50 00a4 90. Hogs,
Mixed and butchers 81 25a7 50; good to
choice, heavy 81 55a7 80; Sheep, sheep
and lambs slow to lower; good to choice
whethers 50 50a4 90; Western sheep
81 50a325.
East Liberty, Cattle steady; choice
81 loaf %; prime $6 25a6 IS, Hogs,
prime heavy 81 95a7 80, mediums 81 81;
heavy Workers 81 75a7 81. Sheep steady,
Best wethers "a 00a4 10 culls and com.
mon 81 50a2 90; choice lambs So G0a5 So
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

The barn illustrated herewith shows
the plan of the Pennsylvania dairy
barn of w. L. Matthews. The outside
dimensions are 40X96 feet with S-foot
basement and 20-foot superstructure.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

An absolute cure for all foot troubles.
Guaranteed to stop all odor and excessive
perspiratioh. Brings red, burning, smarting,
tired and tender feet to perfectly normal
condition. Asuperior toilet article for ladies.
This powder does away with the use OF dress
shields. Druggists or sent direct In hand
some sprinkle top tin package for 25c.
EDWIN y. MERRILL. Maker. Woodstock. Vt.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02
To Distribute silape.

Many forms of distributors have
been invented, but what is known as
the chopper and bag" plan is far su-
perior to any yet CHANGED upon, and is
shown in the figure. The hopper is
about three feet square at the top,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02
The Demand For Horses.

: According to the bulletin of the H.
linois Experiment Station the demand
for horses is excellent to-day, but they
must be bred for particular market
purposes. The different market classes
are determined by the size. color. style
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02
The SURGEONS knife
Mrs. Eckis Stevenson of Salt
Lake City Tells How Opera
tions For Ovarian Troubles
May BE Avoided.

"DEAB Mrs. PINKHAM:-I suffered
with inflammation of the ovaries and
womb for over six years, enduring aches
and pains which none can dream rf but
those who have had the same expe-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

FITSpermanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DR.. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. t2trial bottle and treatisefree
DIR H. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
az a cough cure.-J. W. O'BRIEN, 1922 Third
Avenue, N, Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

Often a woman is so inconstant that
nfter making up her mind as to her
age she Is unable to stick to It.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

We will give 800 reward for any case Of
catarrh that cannot be cured with Halls
Catarrh Cure. Taken internally.
J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

A live wire contains more death than
anything else we know of.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

When the fire of ambition turns TO ashes
of despair there is but little need Of hope
rekindling the flame.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

Mrs. .Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething soften the gums, reduces inflamma-
tion, ,allays pain, cures wind collie 25c. q bottle
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

When two men are unable to agree
they usually leave 1t to the man be-
hind the bar.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES are fast to
light and washing.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

Loafing may be easy work, but it takes
all a mans time
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

Few men are so accommodating as to be
willing to make fools of themselves.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

1t shouldn't be difficult for the much.
abused poet to write his wrongs.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-10-02

The Pope has thirty-fve secretaries to
answer his daily average of 220O0 letters.
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A woman is better minded when she is
not strong-minded.