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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-09-23
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DECORATIVE DRESS.
Picturesque Apparel Worn by Modern
Women.

Picturesque Apparel Worn by Modern
Women.
Time was, says the Ladies' Pictorial,
when English people, and especially
nen, had marked aversion to any
would express IT, to dressing up" 1t
S to this dislike of appearing conspic-
lous that we owe the hideous uniform
yarb of men both by day and night
But there IL now very decided ten
lency in the other direction, and
hough it is useless TO hope that we
shall ever return to anything like pic
:uresquc attire for mans ordinary
wear, it Is gratifying to notice that
10 Is displaying more willingness TO
lisport himself on occasions in apparel
which better matches the very pic
turesque dress of modern women.
Without reaching TO any extremes,
wOmcn's dress has been by slow, but
very sure degrees. attaining to as high
4 level oc attractiveness as 1t has ever
coached. For though we now adopt
60 such marked styles as obtained. for
example, IN the Tudor or Jacobean
periods. yet we have learned nova
lays to adapt all modes to our use.
with happy blend in many cases of
ihe oldest with the newest. and with
'cgard. moreover. to our Individuality.
Nothing better makes for picturesque
effect. after all. than a style OF costume
~ coiffure which specially suits its
wcarer. The woman who makes an
absolute Romncy study in simple vel
set gown. with a loose fchu OF lace
and carelosslY dressed hair thrown
pack from her brow. would be passed
without Il second glance were she
.arbnd in what in ordinary terms might
We described as the latest fashion;
while. Oh the other hand. thoroughly
Ueil-madc tailor dress. as we now un-
'crstand it. will give distinction to an
)thcr woman who would be nothing
better than a bundle of rags in the
most faithfully copied gown OF the En-
Dire period.
Looking back. In two or three hrn-
lred years time to the womPn's dress
)f the twentieth century. those who
succeed us will probably arrive at the
conclusion that in this matter at least
we did show taste, and it is pleasing
to find. as we say. that both men and
women alike are Just now displaying
very decided willingness to make their
lress more picturesque on certain oc-
,asions. Weddings have always given
women at least some scope in this di-
'ection. although we can most of us
remember the time when bridesmaids
would no more have ventured to have
appeared In what would most certainly
nave been described as fancy" dress
han they would have thought OF dane
ng hand in hand up the aisle. But
now her attendant maldcns are. from
picturesque point Of view, always
more noticeable than the bride. and day
after day there are seen in our fashion
able churches. professions of brides
maids and pages, who, Judging from
heir fanciful and generally most taste
'ul costumes, might have stepped from
he canvases Of the old masters. And
he same laudable desire to make
pretty pictures seems to be increasing
y growing upon the glvers of smart en-
ertainments.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-09-23
Girls with silky Hair.

Hair that Is fine and silky is never
so fluffy and bushy as hair that IS
coarser. 1t clings closer to the head,
and ones coiffure is likely to fiatten
down at almost any time. like a balloon
with the air some place else. Girls
who are endowed with these fine soft
crowns should shampoo the hair very
thoroughly. Merely wetting 1t will not
cleanse the delicate strands: use plenty
of eggs and hot water. making good
suds eggs make suds just like soap,
you know and do not be skinny with
the rinsing water. If you haven't Il
bath spray hold your thought dome
under the faucets in the bath tub.
Neither must you be afraid of en-
the hair. BY using brush OF
firm bristles set in n rubber cushion
you are able to brush the snarls away
very quickly. Never comb or brush
until the hair is dry. Have the split
ends of your tresses singed. and every
night apply this tonic to the scalp:
Forty grains of resorcin, one-half
ounce of water, one ounce witch hazel
and one ounce of alcohol.-Chicag
Record Herald.
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real merit are often lost In the misery
that comes from exhaustion and fall
ure and fear. But the business man
does not know these things. He is not
blessed with second sight. He gets
at his decision from experience. not
from prophetic visions, and he does
not know that more than half the time
the girl who looks careless is careless.
And so. in competitive examination
Of workers, men as well as women, the
swift eye Of the trained employer is
pleased with external charm. His
Judgment becomes esthetlc rather than
profound-and really 1t Is the best he
can do.-Woman's Home Companion.
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The Modern French Girl.

Low astonished would the modern
French girl be were she told not to
AXE the leading part In conversation.
rot TO giggle loudly, nor to set her
irms akimbo, and never TO talk pri-
'ately with n young gentleman! She
would think such recommendations
perfectly ridiculous as preventing all
possible filrtations, for the art of ilirta'
ion Is never at its best unless prac-
Iced in private. But forty years ago,
when parents deemed that marriage
VAS not proper subject for the
Eoughts of their daughters. flirtatloa
even as word-wns unknown in
Hrance. At that time simplicity in
lress was the order Of the day for
young maidens, and even conferred II
certain distinction. being carried as
AZ as possible among the aristocracy.
There were special light silks and in
expensive trinkets for jeunes tlllies, set
With corals, enamcis and pearls, among
which the tlniest of diamonds would
never have been tolerated any more
han costly laccs, fTrs or elaborate
trimming.
At n glance 1t was easy to ascertain
~ the style OF dress whether young
Yoman was married or not. whereas it
by no means so easy now. the same
atlns, vc.vets. feathers and jewels be-
ng worn alike In both cases. And II
s not any easier to guess from the be-
lavior in society. for II may happen
hat the conversation Is taken up and
arrled on by the girls In their desire
o shine and 10 attract attentlOn-the
married. women being silcnced and ig-
lored In the midst OF the excitement
mi amusement artfully created by
rec sallies. unrestrained laughter and
much attitudinl2lnS.
No doubt the conventional restric-
Ions of forty years ago were somewhat
Excessive, ana kept French girls till
lfter marriage in state of prolonged
childhood; nevertheless IL remains TO
,c seen whether the rapid change
which has supcryened Is n real gain,
or II 1t has remcdied some evils of the
I'D system II has also engendered new
mes. and on that account many
houghtful French parents are serious
y disquieted about the future of their
daughters Magazine.
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TR FR7IE5 )N,
AAAEAsSloMAA!

The waist and skirt of one material
are 10 continue in favor.
Rarely does the new large plateau
hat for autumn preserve its perfectly
fiat form.
Tenerif'e designs rule supreme in the
lace world for adornlng handsome au.
tumn gowns.
Old-fashioned lowered and figured
silks are 10 be very popular 70: winter
evening house gowns.
Belts of black patent leather. cut
out Over "A contrasting silk lining are
among the novelties.
Scotch tweeds and neat sultings are
to have very prominent place among
fashionable walking suits.
Very narrow Jet fringe is fashion
able trimming for the bottoms OF
sleeves OF elaborate gowns.
All kinds OF thrown-up, knottcd cf'
fects, often in two color tones. are
among the smart autumn dress fabrics
Lace robes and spangled and fit
tered net dresses are TO be the fashion
able evening costumes the coming sea.
son.
Arabian rings are seen as new
trimming feature upon some CT the
uew autumn shirt waists in the neater
tailored styles.
Extreme novelties among the new
trimmings are In brilliantly colored
Servian, Bulgarian and Oriental Gro
cheted passementerles.
Forty-hve inches will be the length
most favored by femininity for their
separate top garments, whether OF
semi-htted or loose design.
Long lines OF braid or embroidered
bands descending from the waist two
thirds the length of the skirt. and nm
ishinS In drop ornament or fringe arc
10 be favored skirt garniture.
Wide, attached founces Of plain
chiffon. with three or four rows OF
tucks ut the bottom, form touffant and
attractive finishes for the skirts OF
evening gowns " silk, crepe de chine
or similar stuffs.
Besides the browns and purpies an
nounced as the seasons fashionable
colors, an odd shade Of fawn or doe
color is also to be much worn. as II
looks SO well with moleskin. fur fo-
which a vogue IL predicted.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-09-23
. r &c ES .

Cup Cakc-Cream half Il cup of but.
ter: add two cupfuls of sugar: when
well mixed add three eggs well beaten
then one cup OF milk, alternating with
three and one.fourth cupfuls of sifted
flour: beat well and add four level
teaspoonfuls of baking powder and
One-fourth teaspoon of salt; bake In
creased individual pans: bake in
lulck oven twenty minutes: spread
over when cold with chocolate frost.
ing.
Vanity Pufrs-Boil one cupcul OF
milk; add to 1t and stir quickly half a
cup Of -four, stir until a stiff dough;
;enoye when cool; add three eggs. one
by one, unbeaten. beating well after
adding each; add one tablespoon OF
Melted butter; dip n tablespoon into
and drop into the fat; when brown
'ift them out with skinner; drain
On paper; roll In sugar and cinnamon
mixed.
Moulded Eggs-Butter individual
moulds. sprinkle on the bottom and
'iueo hhSiy Shoppcu pdTSIey, suuk6 tue
moulds that the surplus parsley Will
drop out, break into each mould one
egg. sprinkle over n little salt and
pepper and put bit OF butter over
each, place the moulds in pan of hot
water, cook in the oven about eight
minutes, turn the eggs from the
tnoulds, arrange on hot platter and
pour around them a rich cream sauce,
Or they may be served without sauce.
Boiled Brown Bread = One cup
each Of Graham -four and of Indian
meal. slfted twice together with
scant teaspoonful Of salt and two even
teaspoonfuls OF baking soda. One cup
Of loppered milk, half a cup of mo-
lasses and as much lukewarn water.
A dozen seeded raislns. cut In half and
well Toured. Mix molasses, milk and
water together stir In by the handful
the prepared meal and flour; beat
steadily three minutes before putting
In the raisins. Turn into well
creased tin with tight top. and boil
steadily for three hours. Leave room
for raising. Dip the mold into cold
water to- loosen the bread from the
sides; turn out and eat hot.
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panne cloth edged with lace applique,
be suggested. The sleeves are among
the latest and show cuffs of the newest
sort. When made in elbow length these
last are omitted and the pufrs are
pushed up TO droop over their edges.
The waist Is made over n fitted lining
and closes lnyisibly Mt the centre front.
The yoke being hooked over at the left
; oulder. The lining is snuyly fitted,
and on 1t are arranged the yoke. the
'ull fronts and back The bertha Is
circular and serves to outline the yoke.
The sleeves are shirred at the shoul-
iers to fit the arm snugly. but form
lrooping puffs below the elbows.
The quantity OF material required for
the medium size IL four and an eighth
Yards twenty-One inches wide. three
and a half yards twenty-seyen inches
wide or two and quarter yards forty
four inches wide. with seven-elghth
yards twenty-one inches wide for ber-
tina and cuff faclngs. three-elghth yard
eighteen inches wide for yoke and col
applique edglng to trim as Illustrated.
House jackets are among the COM
forts which no woman should consent
to be without. The one shown In the
large drawing Is graceful and becom-
Ing. mt the same time. that 1t Is com
Portable and appropriately can be made
from n variety of materials. The model
~ - aply al fell
Insertion of twine colored lncp. and Is
finished at the neck and waist with
ties of red louisine ribbons.
The jacket Is simply made with fronts
and backs. and is trimmed to give the
vest effect. The fronts are gathered
at their upper edges. and are arranged
over yoke which serves 10 keep the
fulncss In place, The back IL plain
across the shoulders. hut gathered ut
he waist line, where It Il attached TO
the belt which passes under 1t and the
fronts to openings cut at Indicated
points. then through these AMI over the
full front. But. II simpler adjust
ment Is preferred. the trimming outlin-
Ing the vest can be omitted and the
belt passed under the entire fronts. Civ.
Ing the effect shown In the small cut.
The neck Is finished with big collar
ana the sleeves are in one piece each.
cut In bell shape.
The quantity OF material required for
the medium size is three and three
quarter ynrds~ twenty-seven inches
wide. three and n quarter yards tlhrty-
two inches wide OF two yards forty |
four inches wide. with six yards Of lace
aud fonr yards OF insertions to trim as
illustrated.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-09-23

once heard business man say that
he best secretary he ever had he Sc
ected wholly from her appearance
Thirty women came In one rainy day
n answer to an advertisement. Twen'
looked detected and sloppy. and ten
4 the twenty had forgotten their UNI
,rellas or oyershoes. Five were over
lressed and had come In cabs. -Four
we're silly. giggling little girls OF fifteen
II so, and one came freshly groomed
ai!or made. with crisp linen, stout
,o0ts. neat umbrella. and her hair
lressed for windy. rainy weather. He
elected the last without recommends
ion. ana found her Just what lie had
judged from her appearances good
yorker and wise associate.
or course. some one of the detected
vet aud tired girls might by chance
ave ''panned ont an ideal worker
With few days rest and few weeks
salary for fresh clothes. Ability and
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-09-23

was a pearl throne thickly studded
with diamonds. On the throne was the
loveliest little creature Marie ever be-
held. Her dress was of the tint of the
inner leaves Of blush rose, tiny dia-
mond sparkled on her brow, and a crys.
tai wand tipped with blood red ruby
was in her mite Of hand. The prin-
cess bowed very low as she stopped be.
fore the throne.
Your gracious majesty" she said,
with an enchanting blush, ''this earth
child was cast out into the bitter night
because she befriended myself and sis
ters. For that kind act we took the lib.
erty to bring her here knowing that
you are the friend Of the deserving"
There was murmur sweet as the
sound of the fountains song at even
from the multitude of fairies, who said,
with one voice.
"Oh. beautiful Queen Alteen, friend
of the deserving.'
After the applause had died away
the lovely queen arose and said in n
voice so sweet that Marie held her
breath to listen:
you did quite right, my dear cous-
lns. Ladies' Bee and Butterfly. bring
hither the scarfs woven from rain.
bows"
This was a great honor. and the
seven sisters looked highly pleased and
murmured grateful thanks us they
donned the scarfs.
And now" continued the queen,
bring scarf Of moonbeams as n re-
ward to the carth-child for her kind.
ness
There was shout Of approval from
the fairies at this. and. to Maries won.
der and delight the queen took scarf
that gllnted like moonbeams on emer.
aid leaves, and throwing 1t over her
said:
AS long as you keep this we will
watch over you. And now, my lords
and ladies, away to the dance"
Folding doors were thrown open. and
Marie saw long table, bending be-
meath the most exquisite flowers and
fruits. with dainty crystal dewdrops
for drink in superbly traced cups. All
W dS HlluIIly 'Vu luiFlu. y tlUy chime
Of bells sounded. and, as If by magic.
the table disappeared. merry music
thrilled the listening air. and lovely
couples whirled in the dance.
A smart little gentleman fairy in
violet suit bowed to Marie. and begged
her to dance the next set with him.
Just as they took their places Marie
felt herself shaken violently, and open.
Ing her eyes she saw her father bend.
ing anxiously over her.
"My little Marie" he exclaimed Gag.
criy, II feared you had gone to your
dear mother. I have good news for
you, dear" kissing her fondly; II have
sworn never to taste another drop Of
drink again. Your Uncle Manuel is
going to America. that glorious golden
land, and we Will go with him"
Marie threw her arms about his neck,
with glad burst Of tears.
II am so glad"' she cried joyously.
This is better than staying with tho
And she told her wonderful dream
Or adventure-shes scarcely knew which.
Antoine laughed merrily us he listened.
He kept his word. and there is not a
happier pair now to be found than An.
tone ans his little daughter.-Wsverley
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Artistic Lamp Shades,

a new and novel idea is to the fore
rs 81 cheaper substitute for the pierced
lamp shades OF metal that are SO artis.
tic when all 'handwork, but so costly.
This is new metallized lace, which
really looks as though it was woven of
metallic threads. Ordinary Arabian or
similar lace is taken and dipped in
series of metal baths, each successive
dip adding TO the beauty and richness,
until it looks not unlike the handsome
hand-wrought metal work. Silver
gold, green or oxide colors are OBJ.
tanned, and these are then used as lamr
shades over various tints in glass;
Philadelphia Record.
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MOncy Nc Object.

Many years ago the writer VISITED
the Hawaiian islands. In making O
trip around one Of the smaller Islands
we cHme one day upou veritable bit
Of Eden. In the backgrounds were
the mountains. reaching to the clouds;
about Us II half dozen grass houses.
each in its setting of verdure. shad-
owed by cocoanut palms; below us the
quiet waters of the lagoon. with the
white line OF bSrrler reef, and be-
yond that the indigo sea reaching to
the horizon. We sat down in the
shade TO rest, and n native came out
to interview us. He was perfect
specimen Of unclvilzed man. In the
prime OF life. six feet tall. straight as
an arrow, with frank open counte-
nance and an inch-wide lace-pattern
stripe tattooed in blue the whole length
of each leg.
Said my guide: "Do you live here?"
Yes
Always lived hcre?"
"Yes."
"Why don't you GO to one OF the
plantations to live?'
What for?"
",ro work"
"For what"
"To earn money"
"What do I want of money? | own
my grass house, | own my vegetable
patch, l own my canoe, make my own
nets and | don't wear any clothes: why
Should / work T-Boston Transcript.
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GenernI sherman,s Friend.

Upon a certain occasion General
Sherman was the guest OF honor at a
banquet. after which reception was
held. Among the line OF people who
filed In and out to shake hands with
the great war-hero General Sherman
perceived a face that was very famll.
lar. but which he could not place.
"who are your he asked in an
apoiogetic aside, as he welcomed the
guest heartily.
The man blushed and murmured be.
hind a deprecatosy hand:
made your shirts. sir"
"Ah. OF course" exclaimed the Gen.
eral loudly. turning TO the Receiving
Committee beh.ad him. "Gentlemen.
allow me TO preaert Major schurtz."
--Lippincott's. -. --~-.---.
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a housekeeper recently inquired how
broken glass fruit dish could be
mended. l have mended broken glass.
%are in this way: Dissolve gum arabic
until 1t is like mucilagc, then stir in
plaster OF paris until it is thick and
apply at once. Do not use for few
lays and it will be set so firmly that
he dish will bear washing with either
hot or cold water. But the break will
be plainly visible. If the pieces are
arge it may be necessary to wind cord
around to hold the parts together while
irylng.-Detroit Free Press.
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Meats They Have Eaten

Some explorers at the Academy OF
Natural Sciences were talking about
strange meats that they had eaten in
uhcir travels. says the Philadelphia
Record. II have fed on the flesh Of
The elephant with gusto." one said. "It
is OF a coarse grain, and in flavor It re-
sembles beef. Baked, the foot and the
trunk are the most desirable parts.
Some men say baked elephants foot
tastes like n mixture OF leather and
glue. but | have never found 1t so un-
pleasant. have, with certain natives.
used the fat OF the hippo for butter,
and very rich and powerful butter 1t
makes. A rarity Of rartics is the mar.
row Of young giraffe. This tastes
like terrapin fat. A friend OF mine a
whaler, says that he has eaten and
enjoyed the boiled tongue, heart and
liver Of the walrus. Another friend
has eaten alligator eggs. and, had he
not known what they We're, the ONE
lette that he made of them would have
tasted like an ordinary omelette. Mon.
key has often been eaten by white
men. and n cannlbalistic kind of meal
II makes"
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Two Stylish Garments.

Waists made with round yokes out
lined by berthas appear to gain in IA
vOr with each succeeding week. The
one illustrated in the large drawing by
well as practical. inasmuch as it can
be made high or low. with full length
or elbow sleeves. and so serve double
purpose. The model is made of black
md white checked louisine, with yoke
If lace and bertha and cuffs of white
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Pretty Pin Cushion.

A pretty hanging pin cushion is made
An the shape Of ball, covered with
violet silk, and about six inches In
1iameter. Place Il bunch of artificial
violets and leaves on the top of the
ball so that some of the flowers droop
trfie over the side, attach violet satin
ribbons to suspend the ball.
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Styles For Small Girls.

Soft silks and woolens in sun-pleated
and accordion effects will be worn by
children and young girls this fall.
One such frock, that is adapted to the
small girl, hangs in fan pleats from
tiny yoke of lace. The neck is cut
high. which is characteristic of the
fall models for small girls.
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Peony Satin Ribbon.

Attractive ribbon for sash. stock col.
lar or millinery is the wide, double.
faced satin iibbon. which comes ID
true peony tints, shading from the
white edge up to shell pink. deeper
flush of full rose. heart crimson and q
deep dark red.
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MATTERS alters!
For Ivory Handles.

To clean the ivory handles of knives,
mix ammonia and olive oil in equal
parts, and add enough prepared chalk
to make paste. Rub the ivory With
this. and let 1t dry before brushing off.
Several applications may be necessary.
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A TOAST.

A toast to those who come to grace,
This day our board,
And, with the cheer OF smiling face,
To share our hoard
They are our friends, and friends are sent
o plan benign!--
To be the homes best ornament.
Heav'n spare me mine!
And may our larder e'er contain
OF meat and drink
Enough to forge for friendships chain.
Another link!
Columbus Dispatch.
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London took about twenty-nine per
cent. OF the whole number OF letters de-
livered In the United Kingdom In the
last fiscal year.
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A Fall Collar.

Deep collars of panne, ornamented
with embroidery or inset lace, will be
much worn in the fall. replacing the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-09-23

New York City.-Coats in three-quar-
Ter length make notable feature of
autumn styles and will be greatly worn
by young girls. This May Manton one