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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10
coURTING IN PHILIPPINES.
There Are Barriers to Lovemakiux
That Are a Surprise to the
Americana

Justice, weekly paper published
in Manila, prints the following from
an American contributor:
We have for year been trying to
make out of what counting by the
Filipinos consists, and are yet not
sure that we know much about it.
I'VE have seen some of it going on
from the streets and the windows of
our neighbors. The other evening,
from nine to ten, dusky maiden
leaned from the upstairs window and
talked with man of probably Is
years. We do not know how much
love they talked, but the chances are
not much. These people are not
much given to fattery or lovemak-
ing, at least so far as outward ap-
pearance goes.
young man and a young woman
never go riding or walking together,
nor do they visit alone together in
their homes. Some member of the
family is always present, and the
conversation is general. After the
engagement is announced the intend
ed seems to go to see the to-be bride
couple; the man is a widower of
about 33 and the girl 16 or IT, 1t is
said that the man is well-to-do, and
the senorita is fairly good-looking.
The man has boy about seven years
old, and it is not infrequent for the
father to take the boy with him when
he goes to see his sweetheart, which
is fully four times a week. They are
to be married soon.
The girls are not backward about
talking to any One in the presence of
their family or friends And they
can talk, too-about everything they
know about.
There is little or no hugging or
kissing, and absolutely none in the
better-educated class before mar
rlage, and, SO far as we KIN wv. but
little after. We do not remember of
seeing man and woman kiss during
our stay in these islands 1t is not
a lack of kindly regard, but not the
custom.
The way the houses are built, the
open windows, projecting over the
street, make it very convenient for
the lover to stand upon the Sidewalk
and spark" his best irl.
1T is our opinion that, to marked
degree, the girls belonging to the
families of the better class are vir-
tuous when they give their hands in
holy wedlock.
Among the lower classes, parents
and friends are not strict, and we be-
lieve very many live together through
life and never marry. The lewd class
will take up and live with Americans,
but there is no question but they
prefer their own people.
There is more virtue among the
lower classes than newcomer would
be led to believe by listening to
street talk.
I'VE have heard number of Fill
pino young ladies who can speak
English wish the American customs
would come into vogue here, but we
are not sure that it would have a
good moral effect upon society gen
era llVo
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10

pitation, headache, and Nervousness
passes away; swelling of the limbs
and dropsy signs vanish. They cor
rect urine with brick dust sediment,
high colored, excessive, pain in pass
ing, dribbling, and frequency. These
pills dissolve and remove calculi and
gravel. They are free to readers of
this paper for few days. Cut out
coupon, fill address plainly, and mail
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10
New York and Return s2s.sO.

Special excursions via Erie Railroad. Chi
cago to New York and return, only $23 80
Good going Oct. Bird, 4th, 5th and 9Th, with
liberal return limit. Full particulars on
application to Erie r. R. Office, COS West
ern Union Building, Chicago, or A. w.
Moore, L. P. A, Erie R. r., Kansas City,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10
Visit the Old Home in the East

In Indiana, Ohio and Western New York
and Pennsylvania after the harvest. Very
low rates via Erie Railroad Oct. 3rd to 9Th
inclusive, Return Nov. 3rd: Particulars
by your home ticket agent, Erie Railroad
Company, Chicago, or A w. Moore. T. P.
A, Erie r. R.. Kansas City, Mo.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10

The Chicago 4 Alton Railway has estab-
.ished an Employment Bureau, the purpose
of which is to recruit employees from among
the people living along the line of the Alton
Road The head of the Bureau meets citi-
zens living in towns upon and adjacent to
the line of the Alton Railway for the pur-
pose of getting in touch with young men of
good habits and high character who would
like to become employees.
Students in telegraph offices, clerks in va
rious departments, operators, brakemen, fire
men, ETC., are recruited from persons whose
record is kept by the Atoms Employment
Bureau, the selections being made from
those who are best suited and qualified after
having passed mental and physical examina-
tions which have been made a part of the
requirements for employment
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10
Booming Business.

THAT lobbyist seems to have good deal
of the long green to blow" remarked the
first councilman.
Yes" said the other, "he's working for
an ordinance to allow automobiles unlimited
speed"
All! in the interest of the Auto club, eh ?''
"Oh! no. The undertakers' trust
Cleveland Leader
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10
1t Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for hot,
sweating, callous, and swollen, aching feet.
Sold by all Druggists. Price25c. Don't ac-
cept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10
HOME VISITORS EXCURSIONS
via the
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAuW

To points in Ohio and Indiana. One fare
for the round trip plus $500. Tickets on
sale September End, 9th, 10Th and 23d. good
to return within 80 days from date of sale
Excellent opportunity to visit the old folks
at home. Call on or address nearest Mis-
souri, Pacific Agent for particulars. II. c.
TOWNSEND, G. P. & T. Agt., S. Louis.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10
A Coincidence.

1t is worthy of note that Love and JUS
tlce are both represented as being blind,
and that the victim of either seldom es.
capes.-Woman's Home Companion
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10

.Nodd-"I think that doctor of ours will
give us something to stop the baby's CRYING
now: Todd-"Why" NoddH"I'm 90,
ing to move next door to him."-London
Tit Bits
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10
One on the Old Man

One on the Old Man.-"Honestv. nv am y,
said the old millionaire congressman. 'ais
the best policy" ''Well, perhaps it is. dad !"
rejoined the youthful philosopher, "but it
strikes me You have done pretty well. new
ertheless. "|Chicago Daily News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10

] do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump.
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
John F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb
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you.-Horace
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10

A wise man neither suffers himself to bt
governed, nor attempts to govern Others
La Bruyere.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10

When a bachelor does lind his ideal wom
an it is only to discover that she is looking
elsewhere for her ideal man-Ck;cago Daily
News
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10

The Cost of TT wonder if ADVERTISING
like this" said the unsophisticated youth,
after looking over the department store an
nouncement, sis really expensive?" "Wait
till you get wife who reads those ads. and
you'll find out" replied Phamliman-Phil.
adelDhia PreSs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10

Any fool can attract attention.-Wash-
ington Qa.) Democrat
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1902-09-10
Stops the Cough

md works off the cold Laxative Bromo
.luinine Tablets. Price 25 cents.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-11-06
EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING TOPICS
November o-God's Covenant and Ours
Exod. "A, 3-8.

An unreasonable prejudice exists in
some places against the Epworth
League pledge. We find the feeling
grows out of two things: Some feel
that the pledge of church membership
covers all the life. and that another
pledge is not required. Others see
some treat the pledge lightly and
break it so frequently that they hesi'
tate to assume this obligation. Yet
it seems both scriptural and reason
able that special vow be taken in
assuming the relations of member in
the Epworth League. Not all VOWS
are pleasing to God. Sinful and i'm
possible or unreasonable pledges are
condemned. A religious vow taken
intelligently is to be commended.
VOW is a solemn engagement or prom
Use to do what God has commanded,
or to abstain from what he has for
hidden. God rejoices in VOWS; they
are tokens OF earnestness.
We ought never to lightly and
thoughtlessly enter into covenants and
promises. Our Epworth League
pledge may be too often taken in
careless way. The pledge should be
read explained, and emphasized. Such
q covenant and pledge is made unto
God and not to man. No covenant
with God should be entered into in
a light, trivial, or frivolous spirit. un'
derstand Just. what it implies, then
thoughtfully decide to do exactly what
1t commends and refrain from what 1t
prohibits. Help should be sought
from Christ in order to keep the
pledge. Better than the old precept,
"Better not to pledge than to pledge
and not to perform" is the true. prin'
eiple of covenants, pledge and keep
the pledge"
Each Epworth Lacquer who has
taken the pledge should determine to
keep it. Moreover. he should make
it the prayer Of each day that he
might perform 1t to the satisfaction
OF God as well as man. God has made
his promises. and keeps them; we
should make ours and keep them as
well. We Methodlsts believe in a
high standard of personal righteous
ness. Entire conservation and per-
feet love are taught from our pupits
and In our standards OF doctrine,
Young Methodists should seek this
highest experience of New Testament
pety, and help others to attain to 1t.
And we should do this earnestly
not in a slipshod manner. Get In
earnest to be godly, holy Christian.
We ought to see the Ieasonableness
of the requirement to attend the
League and the church. We ought
to recognize the obligation to partici-
pate in the same. Our Leagues and
churches must insist upon universal
participation. Don't be a sponge, TAX
ing in. but rather fountain, giving
out Contribute to the interest OF
each service. and thus honor God and
keep your pledge.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-11-06
Music From a Glass Tube.

It is well known that the song OF
a small bird can be initiated to per-
fection with glass tube by rubbing
the outside OF the tube with small
piece of soft cork. BY using glass
tube of u inch diameter and "a inches
length and widening one end of 1t
over an alcohol frame to form the
mouthpiece. a musical instrument can
be created the sound of which re-
minds one of the powerful tone of a
trombone. For that purpose we roll
a sheet OF drawing paper around the
tube and close one end of 1t. This
double tube is amply sufficient to
make good trombone. the sound Of
which is very deep. BY showing the
paper tube oye-' the glass tube the
tone gets higher, and vice-versa. 1t
is not very hard to play on il. Every
amateur can become an artist after
fttle practice.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-11-06
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR TOPICS.
November o--"God's Covenant and Ours. ~
Ex. xxi. 3-S. Pledge Meeting.

Scripture Verses !. IA; lvi. 10;
Xvi. 13. Ia; cxvi. ID; Eccles V. 4. s;
Nal. iii. 10; Jonah Ii. Q; Jer. xxxv.
., IA; Dan. |. 8.
Lesson Thoughts.
No Christian Endeavorer can ever
keep the pledge in letter or in spirit,
who fails to ask and receive the all
which Christ pledges when the mu
tual agreement is signed.
The secret of power in keeping the
pledge Is the first clause:
Trusting In the Lord Jesus Christ
for strength
The spirit of a pledge, as well as
the letter, accepts all reasonable ex.
cuses for failure in any respect, but
admits of no careless neglect.
Selections.
On, watch and pray for thou hast
foes to fight
Foes which. alone, thou canst not
overcome;
Watching and prayer will keep the
armor bright
Soon will thy tolls be DER, thy vic.
tory won. Anon.
Among the ancients il was the
custom, when a contract of friend.
ship was entered into, for the two
parties to write their names upon q
small square piece of white marble
called the tessera. and then to divide
this in half, each taking the piece
containing the name of the other.
Thus each had with him a continual
reminder of his promise of fidelity to
his friend. and of the promise of his
friend to him. Our Christian En-,
deavor pledge is a tessera: Christ
gives us the white stone with a new
name written on it (Rev. ii. -, and
enrolls our name among his friends.
Here is my vow; | wonder how il
came
To my poor heart to make it, sure.
~ thou
My loving Father, must have sent
my vow
To WOO my lips to mention thy dear
name;
So that, for thine own sake, my prom.
Use made
Thou holdest all things thou wilt
not deny
The grace | need in daily, large
supply,
To bring 1t to fulfillment; grant a
store
So measured to my increased faith
and love,
. That in my VOW | may thy fullness
prove.
You yourself could no more keep
that pledge than a waterwheel could
turn without the water power, or an
engine run without the steam power.
But trust in the Lord Jesus Christ
for strength, and then see how easy
everything will be.
Suggested Hymns.
! belong to Jesus.
Take my life and let it be.
Search me- o Lord, and try this heart
of mine.
True-hearted. whole-hearted.
Standing by purpose true.
When Jesus comes to reward his ser.
wants.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-11-06
COMMERCIAL REVIEW.
General Trade Conditions.

r. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly Review
OF Trade" says: No better evidence oil
industrial and commercial activity is
needed than present inadequate trans.
porting facilities. Every form OF rail.
way equipment from track to rolling
stock has been increased and perfected
duy-ag the past few years to an extent
that appeared almost excessive, yet the
nations business has more than kept
pace.
Unseasonabfy mild weather has re.
sarded retail trade at many points, yet
The movement OF goods is fully sus.
.ained by undiminished preparations
ior future sales. Distribution delayed
BY high temperature is not lost, while
The agricultural community will profit
very materially by the tardiness OF
irost. increasing their ability to con-
sumo the products OF factories and
mills.
Labor is more fully employed than at
any recent date, only few small con-
:ro,ersies interrupting. Money market
pressure has been removed, and, al.
though securities do not respond, le-
gitimade trade is not retarded by quiet
speculation. Earnings OF the railways
during October thus far exceed last
years by as per cent and those OF
1900 by Ia.o per cent.
Coke is still the vital factor in the
iron and steel situation. Not only has
no improvement occurred but the sup.
ply OF fuel is falling further behind, and
the outlook is alarming.
No improvement appears in the de.
mand for mems wear, wooden or wor.
;ted fabrics, new orders being for
small quantities only and not sugges.
tive OF genuine supplementary de-
mand for spring weights. Although the
movement OF sample pieces from frs,
hands is on liberal scale, there are
still numerous complaints OF late de-
livery. Silk goods are firm, with
scarcity in many descriptions. Deliv.
sres OF footwear on old orders are
very heavy and New England producers
are receiving fair contracts for staple
ines running into next March.
Failures for the week numbered aga
n the United States. against 24o last
year, and ~ in Canada, compared with
| 20.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-11-06
LABOR AND INDUSTRY

Retail clerks at Oakland, CAL, hav'
organized.
Stationary engineers at Everett
Wash, have formed a union
Raisin pickers at Fresno, CAL, strucl
and received higher wages.
Telegraphers at Milwaukee, Wis
ioined the Federated Trades Council
Sl-iking molders at St. Catherine
Ont, have received concessions an
have returned to work
New Haven Comm timers hav
won t.ieir strike, which included recog
nition oi the union.
State Labor Commissioner William
Blackburn, OF Washington, will rigidi
enforce the female labor law OF tina
State forbidding the employment c
women over 10 hours a day
Prolonged idleness among Indian
linplatc workers has been productiy
oi the formation OF cooperative com
pany by tinworkcrs at Gas City VIII
will locate plant near Los Angele'
Cal
Paris (France) police have issued a
order that no boy under IA employc
IN either factory or workshcp is I
be allowed to carry a weight q owe
81 pounds.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-11-06
THE RELIGIOUS LIFE
READING FOR THE QUIET HOUR
WHEN THE SOUL INVITES ITSELF.

Poem. The Bed Time Prayer--A Search
Ing Questiou--If We truly Love Christ
We Shall BE willing to Follow His
Plan For our Happiness.
When softly brooding dark comes down
And starry lamps shine overhead,
When over all the restless town
The peaceful wing of night is spread,
Within the houses safe and warm
The little children climb the stair.
And folded safe from want and harm.
They kneel and say their bedtime prayer.
And when I've tucked them into bed,
And quiet falls within the room
Where all their sweet good-nights are said,
/ pause to pierce the outer gloom;
And from without moan of pain
My spirit hears. as onward fare
The ragged host. with soil and stain.
OF those who know no bedtime prayer.
Oh. Thou who here vast shelterless.
Who had not where to lay Thine head,
On these, Thy children, look and bless,
And send them love and daily bread!
Then when the night comes darkning
uOwn
Fold all the lambs in Thy sweet care;
And DER each tattered cap and gown
Breathe Thou for them bedtime prayer
Boston Congregationalist.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-11-06
LATEST QUOTATIONS..

Flour-Spring clear, So. 10a3.3 80; best
Patent. $3.50; choice Family, 1915.
Wheat-New York No. 2. 78>6c;
Philadelphia No 2, 73sla75c; Baltimore
No2, 72c.
Corn-New York No. 2, SIC; Phila-
lelphia No. 2. 69a69N; Baltimore No. 2,
l9c.
Oats-New York No. 2. 349lc; Phila-
lelphia No. 2, 3Sc; Baltimore No 2,
36o.
Hay-No. timothy, S17.00a1750;
No. timothy. sl6.0 00a16.50; No. tim
othy $15. 00a15.50
Green Fruits and Vegetables-Apples
per brl, fancy 81 5O@2 so; fair to good
per brl, 25c0$1 75; Beets, native, per
bunch 1c01hc; Cabbages, native, fiat
dutch, per 100, 75c 0$l 20; Celery, per
doz. 25c040c; Eggplants. native, pei
100, 81 GOAL %; Grapes, basket, 10a12c
Lettuce, native, per bu box, 25c035c.
Lima beans, native, per bu box, S0a
90c; Opions, Maryland and Pennsylva.
MIA yellow, per bu, 70c075c; Pumpkins,
native, each, 4c05c; Squash, Anne
Arundel, per basket, l0c@15c; String
beans, native, per bu, green, 25c@30c;
Tomatoes, Potomac, per peach basket
20c025c. RappahannocS. Der bu box.
50cS55c;
Potatoes, White, per bu 60a65c; Mary
land and Pennsylvania, per bu 60a65c;
New York, per bu 50a53; sweets, per
brl 25a$1 80
Butter, Separator, 26a27c; Gathered
cream, 24a25c; prints, lib 27a2Sc; Rolls,
2-lb, 26a27; Dairy pts. Md, Pa, Va,
25a26c.
Eggs, Fresh-laid eggs, per dozen,
23a24c
Cheese, Large, 60-lb, 12Ha121<c; mo-
dium, 36-lb, 12sla12S; picnics, 23.lb
13a131c.
Live Poultry, Hens, 1l1Sa12c; old
roosters, each 25a30c; spring chickens
1lal2c, young stags, lla1l16c. Tur.
keys, 10a101Ic. Ducks, 1la11c1S.
Hides, Heavy steers, association and
salters, late kill, 60-lbs and up, close se-
lection, 12Ha131Ic; COWS and light steers
9&a101Sc.
Provisions and Hog Products.
clear rib sides, 12c; bulk shoulders,
1880; bulk bellies, 13c; bulk ham butts,
l0sac; bacon clear rib sides, 13c; bacon
shoulders, 12c; sugar breasts,
15Iso; sugar-cured shoulders, 12c;
gar.cured California hams, 10c;
hams canyased or uncanvased, IL lbs.
and over, lac; refined lard tierces, brls
and50 ID cans, gross, 1l1Ic; refined lard,
secondhand tubs, 11}ec; refined lard,
half-barrels and new tubs, ll1Sc.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-11-06
French Laws Against Drunkenness.

Sitting the other day in French cafe I
noticed placard legibly displayed headed,
Law for the repression of public drunk
snness, and for combating the progress of
alcoholism" ! procured a copy of the
placard and found therein certain points
Of interest from the social science stand
point. The law is an old one. 1t is dated
lS12-lS73, and has appended the names of
Jules Grevy, A. Theirs and f. de Goulard.
tt provides for the infection of five
franc fine on those who are found drunk
in public places. If second offense be
committed within year of the first con-
yiction imprisonment for period varying
from six days to a month may be inflicted,
with fine of from sixteen francs to 800
frances. Sundry penalties a.so follow con-
giction at the police court of persons who
have twice been found guilty of drunken
ness. They are deprived Of the power
of voting, cannot serve as jurors or hold
public office and are otherwise degraded
from public service Drunk people are not
allowed to be served under PAIN Of fine,
and to persons under the age of sixteen
years alcoholic liquors must not be served.
The plaeard in question by law must be
exhibited at the municipal offices, cafes and
other places where liquors are consumed
Londcn Chronicle.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-11-06

The Concord IN. H. Daily Patriot. un-
der the editorial headline Killed His Two
Babies" speaks as follows;
No man has a right to get drunk and no
any right to drink whisky, and all men
who drink whisky are more than likely to
at some time get drunk.
Hence no man has any right to drink
whisky.
You may be able to pick flaws in the phi
losophy Of the above, but il you are man
who loves your home and those dependent
upon you and if YOU have regard for the
things that enter into the makeup of good
and true men, you cannot well afford to
quarrel with the sentiment.
No man is bettered by liquor and nearly
all men are made worse
A few evenings since man named Fred
erick Dietscher. a driver for the Health
Department in New York City, got drunk.
and in his maddened and drunken condi-
tion went to his home.
His wife. with tender word of greeting.
went to the door to bid him welcome when
he dealt her several vicious blows on the
lace and she sought safety by hurrying to
her room and locking herself in.
His little five-year-old daughter clung to
his knees and cried, Don't kill mamma,
2apa."
He told her to go and get her brother, a
little lad of six and when they returned
lie took out a revolver and killed them both
and then killed himself
Telling the story of the great and sad
.rime, the wife and mother said that up to
That night he had always been kind, and
she did not know what could have caused
him to commit the awful deed save that he
was drunk
The Patriot is not in the moralizing
business, and it has no idea of starting up
? school for the reclamation of the tippler.
but if it can say word now and then that
will tend to check the downward march of
fellow citizen it will not halt in the pro-
seeding.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-11-06
Method Of Inducing sleep.

. DR.. Steiner observed In Java o
method employed to induce sleep. II
consists in compressing the carotid
arteries. The operator sits on the
ground behind the patient. whose
neck he seizes with both hands. The
index and middle fingers are then
pushed forward into the carotids
which are compressed toward the
spine. The method is absolutely
harmless. anaesthesia Is rapidly OBJ.
tanned. and the psuent wakes prompt.
ly. with no symptoms Of nausea or
malaise.