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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

heralds do not treat matters so nip.
PANTY; the stars-which. by the way,
have five points instead of six-take
the name of mullets; the red tint of the
bars is yclept gules. Now this particu-
lar little piece of armorial device is
not confined to the armorial bearings
on the Garsdon tomb. 1t Is also to be
found on the tomb of one Laurence
Washington, impaled with the arms of
his wife, Margaret Washington. in the
graveyard of Little Brighton. North
amptonshire. The tomb bears the date
of December 13, 1916, and is commonly
supposed to shelter the parent of
John Washington, who some forty
years later sailed for America.
But here comes the Malmesbury rec
tor with new family version. Ac-
cordlng to him there was Sir Laurence
Washington, knight, of Bucks and
Wiltshire, who died in 1913 and was
buried at Garsdon beneath the family
shield. And Knight Laurence had a
son, John, who in 1926, Mt n presum-
ably early age, was himself knighted
by worthy King James. Sir John. not
liking the parlous times into which his
middle age crept, dropped the Sir"
sailed for America in 1861, and took his
shield with him. From among his
American progeny there arose George
Washington. who was not so republi-
can but what he, too. could lay claim
to a family shield. Now this Is how
the Herald describes the shield of Sir
Johns branch: Argent, two bars
gules, in chief three mullets of the
second crest, a raven with wings in
dorsed proper, issuing out of n ducal
coronct." With the raven the Garsdon
escutcheon has naught to do; he is
supposed to have been transformed
into the American eagle. But the stars
and bars are distinctly connected with
that dexter chief" on the tomb and
with something else We are accustomed
TO see floating on the breeze. Every
body has read pretty stories of the
evening conclave, when the American
flag was devised, of the busy white
fingers that first stitched together scar
let stripe and silver star. Those stars
and stripes were suggested by George
Washington's shield, by the bars, gules
and mullets. to be found alike in Cars
don and Little Brighton's church.
yards.
The history of the stone shows that
its escape from destruction during all
these centuries is little short of mir
aculous. Sir Laurence Washington.
who died at Oxford in 1G43, Laurence
Washington, who died in 1897, and
Augustine Washington, who died in
1743, are known for certain to have
been buried in this church, for the
parish register of Garsdon shows it.
How many other Washingtons may
have been buried there is purely mat
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

shield over the grave. surmounted by
an angel with outspread wings, Is
cumbrous affair, weighing about 500
pounds. 1t Is two feet six inches in
height and eighteen inches wide. Some
yandal, In the past. has broken It into
three pieces, but. fortunately. the parts
Join together neatly and the cracks are
hardly visible. The coat OF arms. cut
in high relief on the stone. Is calcu.
lated TO delight the College OF Arms
and drive the heraldic amateur to des.
pair. Doubtless the insignia of more
than one family are ''marshalled" or
''impaled." for the mere student be-
comes bopelessly mixed as he foun-
ders amid the mysteries Of party per
pale" with party per Jesse" on the
one hand and charges" In the form
OF stags' heads on the other; with
''paly" and "barry" divisions; with
'gules" and "mullets." cross and cres-
cent in bewIldering harmony. What
particularly concerns us. however, Is
to be found on the upper left-hand cor.
ner. technically the dexter chlef.''
where stand forth what everyday folk
would describe AZ two horizontal red
bars surmounted BY three stars Tho
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

1t was George Washingtoas birth.
day. The bells were ringing and the
cannon We're booming in commemora.
ton of the Father of His Country.
Little Ethel, aged five, wise and
thoughtful beyond her years, was
gazing out Of the window. apparently
in deep thought Suddenly she awokc
from her revcrie, and turning around
to her father said, Papa. what are
they going TO give George Washington
for his birthday"-Boston Herald.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
RrFPEL TOWER TOPPED.

"A gigantic circular steel tower 1850
feet In height 1S0 feet in diameter and
500 feet In circumference, will be a
leading attraction at Forest Park. st.
Louis. during the Worlds Fair of 1904.
The enterprise is in the hands Of the
Crystal Palace Tower Company, and
will in itself be an exhibition of scien-
tific and mechanical skill.
The central feature of the Crystal
Palace tower is a mammoth cylindrical
column of the dimensions given above
and constructed entirely of steel plates
rlveted together. At height of 925
feet above the ground the tower will be
crowned by an observatory, having
capacity of 1000 people.
The top will be reached by the means
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
"HYRAx cApESsIs," MENTIONED IN BIBLE.

domestic pet, is rarely seen in England.
1t Is also called the "Duman Rock
Rabbit" and "Dossey." and is identified
with the coney of the Book of Pro-
verbs. AT first sight it looks like
rodent, and the rather shaggy fur is
mouse-colored, but it is far more in
teresting than casual observer would
imagine, for 1t is the link between the
taplr and rhinoceros. 1t has no tail;
its skeleton closely resembles that of
a rhinoceros in miniature, and its molar
teeth are formed in the same manner;
the forefeet have four toes, which are
tipped with hoof-like nails, while the
hind feet have three toes, of which
the innermost is furnished with long
claw-like nail. ----
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
The Athletic Girls Suit.

A gymnastic suit is an essential part
Of the athletic girls wardrobe. The
newest design, both practical and at.
tractiye, consists OF bloomers that are
pleated into the belt and a separate
shirt waist, with Byron or sailor collar.
Full length or elbow sleeves may be
made. as preferred. A wide, soft sash
OF some bright silk wound around the
waist adds picturesqueness. Any OF
the fancy fannels. serge or brilliantine
may be used In these costumes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

A quaint veil, which gives its wcarcr
the look Of having stepped out Of an
old picture. Is made of fine black net.
1t has narrow ruIile of net crossed
with hairlines of white. The rufiie is
put on with narrow band of black
and white braid and is finished with q
narrow hem. The veil is hemmed at
the top and Il narrow black ribbon is
run through the hem. This makes it
vertable "grannie's" veil.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

car rises smoothly and buoya.etly high
up in the clear air.
Toward o'clock in the afternoon.
when the wind begins to die, she
descends. Her long drag ropes catch
on twig or bush. and she and her
children jump to the ground, spinning
n thread as they leap, which lets them
down gently. Their car either hangs in
the air till the drag ropes break, when
it sails away again, or else it falls to
earth.
I'm this manner" the naturalist con.
cluded, "the female aeronaut or ball
loon spiders scatter themselves all over
the State"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
Flounccs.

Flounces are daily growing in i'm.
portance. especially where evening
frocks are concerned. Skirts are
founced almost to the knee. each
nounce having q small rufile of its
own. so that the general effect is frou.
frou in the extreme. A light coloreJ
skirt resembles an upturned flower
more than anything else.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

Many beautiful sashes Of chinon are
shown. with bows and chiffon roses
which are exquisite additions to most
evening or ceremonial gowns. Both
white and coiors are used. the colored
chiffon sashes being used with white
gowns of all the fashionable materials
for dress occasions. These sashes are
chnrmingly effective made with the
full width of the material. and fast
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

silk, WOOL cotton and linen equally
well, and can be made lined or uulined
as preferred. 1t includes the broad
box pleat that Is q feature of the sea-
son and the straight cuffs with droop-
,ng sleeves. The original, made Of
cheviot in black and white with four
large pearl buttons, is worn with
fancy butterfly stock and is unlined,
but woods and silks are apt TO give
greater satisfaction when the fitted
foundation is used.
The waist consists of the smoothly
fitted lining that closes at the centre
front. separately from the outside. the
fronts and the back. The shoulders
are plain and smooth, but the fulness
at the waist is arranged in gathers
that are drawn down at the back but
blouse slightly at the front. At the
front edge is the fashionable box pleat
through which the closing is made.
The sleeves are in bishop style with in
visible openings and straight cuffs that
close at the outside.
The quantity of material required
for medium size is four yards twenty
one inches wide, three and one-half
yards twenty-seven inches wide, three
yards thirty-two inches wide, or two
yards forty-four inches wide.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
Lace Medallions,

Mcdallions of embroidery or lace will
be used to excess on most kinds of new
gowns. but especially on summer
goods. These are to be seen in white,
with introductions of either pink,
green, helotrope or blue. and an ex-
ceedingly large assortment of black
and white, or the latter and the new
bright all-important rcd.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
Pretty Necklace Effect.

The Bayaderc necklaces, which con
sist of ropes of colored or jet beads
tassels. are quite the thing for even.
Ing gowns. AS finish for an other.
wise plain evening gown they are un.
equalled.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
Beads Used In Neckwear.

Beads of all sorts and colors. but es.
pecinlly Of cut steel. are used moro and
moro in fine neckwear. a stoled col.
lar. composed of narrow folds of pinl;
satin fagoted together with steel bead
work. has pendants of pink satin rose.
buds. with steel bead stems.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
A CURIOUS BELL,

According to the Boston Globe GU
rieus feature Of the estate of the late
Edward Cunningham at Milton is a
bell which hangs suspended between
two yellow pine trees. 1t was brought
to this country many years ago by
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
A TURKEY CAUGHT BY MAIL cnA NE.

A TURKEY CAUGHT BY A MAIL CRANE.
"A mail crane is funny thing to go
hunting with" said w. Il. Grunwald.
"Still. know of man who made
respectable bag with this queer in
strument." continued Mr.. Grunwald.
'The man was. of course, a railway
mail clerk. He was running ON
Baltimore & Ohio train through West
Virginia. l was aboard the train at
the time the incident occurred. The
train had Just passed little station
and entered tract OF woodland, when
the clerk saw pair of wings fapping
outside the glass In the sliding door OF
his car. He threw the door open and
found a big turkey caught In the mail
crane. The bird was snatched inside
In jiffy and secured.
"At first the clerk thought his prize
common barnyard fowl caught up
by the suction Of the train. but more
knowing passengers identified the bird
as a Wild urley."-Louisyillc Courier
Journal.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
HOW A LION swrMs.

The above Is from photograph
taken by a German explorer, of a lion
in the act of crossing stream. Ac.
cordlng to the German naturallsts the
illustration shows that the lions
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
A Fabius and "a CAmliIus.

Washington has shown himself both
Fablus and Camlllus. His march
through onr lines is acknowledged to
have been n prodigy OF goneralshlp.-
Horace Walpole.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
Foliage Hats In STYLE.

Foliage hats are 10 be grea, favor.
ties, and no wonder, as they are so ar
tistic, and can be modishly worn with
any gown, either for ordinary or demi'
dress.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
ODDITIES AND CURIOSITIES OF
THIS WONDERFUL
WORLD,

which has recently become an acquisi-
ton of the Small Mammal House at
the Geological Gardens, says the Lon.
don Graphic, though plentiful in South
Africa, where 1t Is sometimes kept as q
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
Rosettcs For the Hair.

Artificial flowers are no longer worn
singly or in single sprays in the hair,
but in short garlsnds or rosettes one
on each side of the head just above
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

the ears. Tho flowers used. of course,
are the small, dainty varieties. Iiny
wild roses Of ribbon are move, and eff.
fective.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

Country. The history OF WnshingtOn's
life is. of course, accurately known,
but historians all give different and
confusing accounts of his English an
cestry. One genius, indeed. has writ
ten big book in thich he proves very
much to his own satisfaction that the
Washlngtons are directly descended
from Odin, the founder of Scandinavia,
who fiourished b. G. 20. The argu.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

of car running on a spiral roadway
encircling the tower and by elevators.
These combined systems will have q
total daily capacity of 1000 persons.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
dUaxh!in9ton$
Ilne19e.

HE doubt which has long
rested upon George Wash
ington's English ancestry
seems In n fair way to be
settled through the enter
prise of n San Francisco
man. No great statesman
has ever proved more con-
fusing to the genealogists
than the Father of His
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

A Nsvsr-Faiiing Weapon.
Contempt pierces the thickest hide Of
self-complacency.-New York Press.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

New York City.-Plain shirt waists
are always smart and always worn,
whatever novelties may come and go.
Thls stylish MAY Mnnton model suits
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

AOuaint Veil.

cncd with any OF the many beautifu
buckles, or sash pins.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

There Is always room at the top Of
the heap for the big potatoes -
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

TEE cosEr OF Proverbs.
The Cape Hyrax c'Hyrax capensls')
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

woman's Blouse ar Shirt Waist.
Daintily tucked waists are among the
features noted in the advance styles
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19

method OF swimming differs from
that of several other large animals,
and one may safely conclude that he
does not feel quite at home in the
water. ..t
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-02-19
SuI9rave Of George WashinYton's
4 Ancestors, al Banbury, England.

to be taken down reed America 1t sugrave Manor House
VIII given
Lancashire
about 1857 Johnwho became the
grandfather Of George washingtcn-Harpers Weekly
The colored American., 1903-02-21
THF PEN AND PENCIL BANQUET

TO introduce some novel features, and
given carte blanch to incur the neceS-
sary expenses incident thereto.
About two weeks ago the formal an
nouncement of the clubs banquet ap-
peared in the form of a handsome rail
road folder occupied by an invitation
card in the form Of a railroad pass
duly signed by the manager and as
sistant manager, and cOunterslgned
by the president. The first page OF
the folder announced "a Train OF
Thought to be personally conducted
with sketches and observations by the
way. while the second page read as
follows:
With the assurance that every
member in the operating depart
ment" and all the attending fac1Hues
have been carefully selected to insure
the conditions most favorable TO nap
piness-pleasure and recreatIon-We
take pleasure in announcing mat
The Special" though Limited Will
run 'on time Along the Line OF
The colored American., 1903-02-21

It's every appearance in public has
been to gain additional prestige In
the private meetings they say the
club room has been through some
stormy scenes, but the sky is always
clear, and around the tempting lunch
table usually provided by its noted
not notorious, mind you-governing
board. each and every member forgets
the business meeting" and renews
his faith in the efficacy of the pen
and pencil.
Something over a year ago its then
president, Mr.. Hershaw, suggested
the observance of Lincoln's birthday
Feb. 18th, by a club banquet. The
idea of the banquet took at once,
but at the instance of Messrs Lacy
and Pelham, Mr.. Hershaw readily ac-
cepted the suggestion that the banquet
be given in commemoration of the
birthday Of Frederick Douglass
1t is a matter of history that the
clubs celebration of last year was
one of the distinctive features of the
year, and the coming of Feb. 14th
1903, was. looked forward to with in
terest by all who were lin touch with
the members of the club, and could
reasonably expect to get on the in
side. The valentine feature of 1902,
created and introduced by Mr.. Robert
Pelham, Jr., assisted by his little son,
impersonating cupid" made such a
hit that two months ago in arranging
for this years event he was requested
The colored American., 1903-02-21

Least Resistance-no danger of delay
from snow, nc fear of discomfort
from cold-and will be the place Of
all others for the pleasure seeker as
we'll as the man "out of sOrts'-and
the busy man seeking rest. The place
where one can breathe a moral, intel
lectual and progressive atmosphere
one charged with good cheer and
radiating with the sunshine Of good
fellowship.
By request-as indicated elsewhere
"a complimentary pass" is enclosed,
which entities the person named
therein to all the privileges for the
"Ope Night Out" free of charge, eX-
cept transportation on the connecting
lines.
AdUGnce Reservation however, must
The colored American., 1903-02-21

be made-for Seats in the Dining
Room and Reclining Chairs in the
Smoker-by notifying the Clubs re-
preventative, Mr.. Robert Pelham. Jr.,
2230 Sixth Street, \. W, Washington.
Each guest is requested TO make
D. c., on or before February 9th. 1903
schedule time" at Gray's Point. and
present his pass for Punching later"
The third page announced "A Train
of Thought the Only Way TO a
correct Point Of View" and gave the
i.enary as follows:
washington, D. C.-This place and
surroundings are unlimited in their
attractions, and opportunity is af-
forded to visit many points Of in
terest No business engagement
need be neglected.
Leave DULL CARE carefully hound
The colored American., 1903-02-21

The Pen and Pencil Club, the most
talked about if not the most prOmi-
nent literary club in the District, and
by all odds the most representative
coIored club in the United States, was
organized about three years ago, by
a number of men residing in Wash
ington. who were, or had at some time
been actively engaged in journalism
or some literary pursuit. Mr.. L. NJ.
Hershaw, the representative of the
Atlanta, Ca, Age, was the first presi-
The colored American., 1903-02-21
Opportunity for Y oung Men.

The demands in all. parts OF this
country, and in several foreign coun'
tries, for well trained men OF our fsce
in the dire ctieR OF scientific and prao-
teal agriculture ave so grsat that THIS
Institution is willing to offer eAcep
tionsI advantages to young men VINO
wish to come here and take either 3
regular or post graduate course IL
agriculture We cannot begin to sup
pIy the demands thst coms to us ioi
trained men IN the direction OF aRricul'
ture. Tue positions for which thess
trsined men are wanted are those IN
most every case which pay high sal
aries.
We are especially anxious to get hoiu
of men who have received as fsr 81
possible, a good education before COM
ing here, and are ready TO enter upon
a thorough course Of agricultural tram
ing.
For further Information address,
BOOKER T. WAfHIEsToE'
Principal, TuskeRee Inssifuts'
.Tuskegee Alsbsms'
The colored American., 1903-02-21

with Red Tape. Take any old route
from this point.
Arrive POINT OF COMFORT-3O
minutes for luncheon.
| HOUR 80 MINUTES also allowed
for inspection of Home Ties at this
popular Family Resort.
Leave POINT OF COMFORT and all
the Comforts of Home, via the *Sun-
set Accommodations ns-Capital Trac-
tion of Metropolitan Railways.
Arrive GRAY'S POINT, rendezvous OF
the Pen and Pencil Club.
*%*RE- E-UNION-North, East South
West.
#&*DINNER served a la carte in the
Banquet Hall.
%**EXPRESSED THOUGHTS of
Frederick Douglass.
Arrival of CUPID and attendants
EIG H T z D with some
THOUGHTS of others and some re-
ferences to the BURNING QUES-
TION.
#@@MIDNIGHT CHIMES-'Auld Lang
Syne."
The fourth page gave some apt
nuotations and the club officers and
members. The sixth page bore fine
Dortrait of Frederick Douglass, and
the place and date of the cOmmemora-
tion. The pass was issued as good 1or
2 trip from Dull Care to Happy
Thought-for pleasure and recrea-
ton.
This unique form of announcement
and invitation, artiSticaIly arranged,
and beautifully printed, at once STAN
ned the event as new and novel, ana
everyone who was fortunate enough
TO receive one of the limited numper'
at once arranged to catch on.
At seven O'Clock last Saturday even
ing The CoIored American represen-
tative arrived at Gray's on scheduled
time. presenting his pass had the same
punched by a Manhattan Ticket
Taker'' who issued him a slip read
ing liable A-No. IL" The banquet
hall represented the dining room of
q railway station. and was Handsomely
decorated with high-class railroad
Dosters. calendars, ETC., which the cup
had received from all parts of the
country Chicago, st. Louis, Clncln-
natl. New York, and other railroads
being represented. Between these
attractive posters were hung in panels
about $50 headings cut frfom current
| issues of the AfrO-American press
| The American flag occupied a con-
spicuous place at the head of the
room. and On II later appeared served
| to cover a large canvas upon which
was thrown reproductions of the or
liginal cartoons which had been
| drawn by Messrs Gray and Pelham.
At 8 o'clock attention was called to
| the following. to which end guests
/ and club members did ample justice
Limited TINE a. TABLE of course
The colored American., 1903-02-21

dent of the club, and served two terms
Among the other active members of
the club were Messrs. w l.. Houston
Robert Pelham, Jr., Henry P. Slaugh-
ter, X. w. Thompson, Willis T. Men
ard. the Manly brothers, and Mr.. a.
S. Gray
Early in its career the club gained
a reputation for doing things and
The colored American., 1903-02-21
MINES AND MINING.
NOTICE.

We wish to- correspond with some
cauiIists who wedld like to patent
about so acres of valuable min.Dg land
for an interest In the property. We
have slreadyE done about. 81 oe0 worth
of work sndi improvements. This 60
acres is bout IL miles from the city Of
Cripple Creek, Colorado
For terms pls ass write us, P. o.. Box
36 Cripple Creek, Colorado.
M. C.,JOHNsON,
w. A SMITH.
The colored American., 1903-02-21
TO CORN SUFFERERS.

Corns, buuions, and eallou'es psi
anently cured without pain or sotsD,"
by using Troy @ lrn Sslve 10 cen"
mail. irculars free. Troy Cne"'c~'
Company, Station G, Wsshlng1On'
d @.