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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08
For the Slender Girl.

The up-to-date corset for the too
slender maiden is a vision to delight
the eye. Its dainty fiufiiness Is enough
to make her fat sister envious. The
foundation of the stays is built Of the
sheerest silk batlste and genuine
whalebone. Across the bust Is a series
VI very tiny full pleated frills. edged In
some cases with real lace. The same
scheme Is carried out over the hips,
oSly here the frills are velled rather
loosely with plain batiste, 10 that the
skirts may ht with that exquisite
smoothness necessary even In this day
OF very full skirts. The effect OF this
corset on thin tody Is glorious
transformation.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08

White satin is no longer lnevltab BILE
Tor bridal gown. but 1t has been ex-
CHANGED for even lovelier materials,
foamy chiffon, silvered gauze. or soft
est silk muslin and lace. Wells of the
latter have been superseded by tulle,
while even that favored flower of
many generations. the orange blossom,
Is noticeable by Its absence, myrtle or
white heather taking its place. White
heasher Is looked upon as wonder.
fully lucky flower, but like the four.
leafed shamrock, its scarcity created
its good fortune. Now 1t Is said to be
cunningly bleached In order that the
supply may cover the demand.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08

The combination of white and brown
is also popular. White cloth or white
suede embroidered in browns and
showing CLINT of gold forms delight
full waiStcoats. collars. cuffs. etc. and
one handsome evening coat is of white
cloth applique in brown velvet. en-.
broidered in brown and gold. and lined
with frills of brown chiffon on soft
silk foundation.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08
AGRICULTURAL.
DRESSED POULTRY.

killing, Plucking and Packing For EH-
port OF Local shipment.
The preparation and shipping OF
dressed poultry are subjects considered
in bulletin of the Agricultural Col
lege Of Ontario. Either of two methods
Of killing may be practiced. The first
is to kill by bleeding, making a sharp,
deep cut with knife in the roof of the
mouth just below the eyes. The Sec
ond is the wringng and pulling Of the
neck. The chicken is taken in the
bands, the neck is stretched, the crown
of the head being held In the palm Of
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08

IL brood sows can have a chance to
feed on clover hay about the stacks or
the racks in the feed lot. there will be
little, IL any complaint about pig.eat.
Ing at farrowing time.
Well fed hogs seldom give any trou-
BILE In breaking out OF pasture or feed
lots. II fed regularly and =" they viii
eat they will spend much time In the
shed at rest Under these conditions
they fatten most quickly.
To have hogs develop properly It 10
necessary TO raise them under health.
ful conditions. Clean water. clean
quarters. freedom from lice and mango.
good pasturage and such grain as they
need, not too much corn. are the re-
Quislte conditions.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08
An Antl.couwb ,yude..

Mr. Justice Darling. OF England, does
not Ike coughing In his court. He
says 1t must stop. "If people cannot
prevent IT, he said. they must leave
the court. and will recosmend them
to consumption hospital" People
now sit with purple cheeks and bulg-
Ing eyes. aud occasionally have fts,
but theY do not cough
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08
The EmbroIdered ReIt.

Very novel Is the combination OF
Bulgarian embroidery and leather ip
the summer belts. A pretty effect il
obtained by having the binding Of the
belt black kid. the inner edge seal.
loped. The centre is of linen worked
in bright colors. This belt fastens in
front with two narrow kid straps and
gun metal buttons. Kid of all colors
Is also used for the edges of satip
crushed belts.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08

Sheer cottons in dainty dimities in
quaint. old-fashioned cross-bar de
signs. the finest of batiste. closely akin
to organdy. and printed cottons in
pompadour designs are the smartest
wash fabrics for the summer of 1904.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08

Lay in few barrels OF dry road
dust so that when the hen is denied
her dusting place outdoors. one can
be supplied her.
DO not let ducks aud geese roost ia
or near the poultry house. Any open
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08
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blue-eyed, blond-halred lass than q
short-sklrt of black broadcloth. cut Sc
as to show the graceful lines OF the
1.-THE young figure, and black knitted
jacket. The latter was knitted reverse
in a baby blue running the length Of
the blouse front. and the narrow cuff.
and rather wide rolling collar are OF
the same delicate shade.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08
Shirt Waist, 1890 StyIe

The long. dropping shoulders of the
1880 period have indeed taken the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08

Hundreds OF farmers raise chickens,
but lose many when they ara a few
weeks old. At an early age the hawks.
cats and rats carry of "A large portion
of young chickens: not one-thrd Of
those hatched escape their animal EN-
emieS. 1t Is not easy work raising
chickens under favorable crcum.
stances, but under unfavorab BILE coudi-
tons 1t is almost impossible. Most
farmers allow the chicks to follow the
old hen through the wet grass. out into
the rain. and through the slush and
mud This will never do. The mother
hen must be confined and the chickens
also must bt kept within limits by
making Il fence of wire or lath; wire is
cheaper, The hens cover must be wa.
tertight. The water must not come in
from overhead nor from the floor. A
barrel. with one head out, makes a
pretty good place for the hen, bur she
must have -exercise;-P. +. Caldwell.
in Green's Fruit Grower
7hSs.
Good, simple Gate.
Make 1t light and hang 1t inside OF
two heavy screw eyes as shown In cut.
The ends Of main upright. whl'
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08

skirt OF Black Broadcloth.
Nothing could be prettier for the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08
Good, simple Gate.

should be Of hard. tough oak or other
hard wood. are shaved down and nice.
ly rounded on. 1t is handy aud
cheap driving gate.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-06-08
By George Br itIey.


TROLLING along Sixth
avenue. near Twenty.
eighth street. New York
City. on a hall door beside
a large store window. I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

even surface The trimming is usually carried out tI the same shade of the gown 1t adorns. but have seen it very effectively applied to a costume of cream cloth. outlining the corsage and fronts. The latter is further beautifed with large button rosettes having velvet celaters and little friIls of tafreta all round. The waistcoat was of velvet. with tiny revers embroidered in ori- entaf colors over vest of tucked white chiffon.
 We are wearing the most stunning ftrs made up in all kinds of pelts, but the charms of chinchilIa and it's extrav- agant price almost make it rival of sable. The principal feature of our furs this season is the clever disposition of skins producing a shaded or moire ef- feet which is exquisitely lovely, espe- cialiy in sable.
 The smaller neck pieces are consider ] ed more swaeger and, although small In size, are just as large in price. They are trimmed with hanging ornaments, frdnge and coarse lace. which is all very well for cerenonious occasions, but to my mind detracts always from the beauty of the fur. The newest muffs are very fiat and wide and divide poDtl- larity with the large square ones. A less pretty shape Is il bolster effect,
 which is only possible in short haired pelts.. CATHERINE TALBOT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Basaaena 1n Tavea.ana wraw..

Conoerm1f1g the evening wraps Of to- day a whole folio night be written. There is alwaYs a. certain laxity on the part Of fashion as regards this partic- ular it4ia of attire and this season ii, parficuiar she is allowing great license. A good many of the velvet cloaks. which reach as far as the knees and tall in soft, rich folds from deep yokes eIaborately tr rifained. are tined with 9lr. but every effort is made to avoid wetglatineas, and really the velvets of today are almost as soft and ltSsft as silk. AS a matter Of fact, however. where warmth is not an object tie newest and most favored cloak is that composed of two, three or even fotr transparencies If chiffon or any other fabric of the kind mounted one over the other in gradually deepening shades, which reach the climax ir the case of the outside yelling. These are sometimes lined through with lace and very often trimmed with a deep f1ounce of the same, both at the hem and over the shoulders at the base Of the yoke. In some cases the cloak is trimmed instead with narrow bands of fur. ei- tl1er one above the other or elaboraf felv worked into a key pattern all round. while another pretty fancy is expressed in bows of gauged silver gauge forming the heading to dOunces of accordion plaited chiffon or lace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

These, dresses are made over soft silk and eIaborately trimmed with lace and embroidery. 4 stunning gown Of chif- fon cloth in peacock blue had a panel front made Of macrame cord In motifs of blue and green. The lace used on the bodice was studded in the heavy parts Of the design with tiny green and blue beads. The effect was subdued, .but brilliant.
 A new silk called mousseiine tabueta is made up into dressy afternoon and high evening dresses. It is so soft and pliable that it falls in folds like satin. While upon the subject of these gowns let me say that brussels net is exten- sively used this season, and the dow ager and the debutante both wear this attractive fabric. Chiffon cloth makes the incest kind of blouse to match the afternoorl cloth coat and skirt cos- tune. It does not crush or crunpIe un- der the coat sleeves and will uncreased- ly go into the travelling box and come forth In pristine freshness at the end Of a journey. an advantage not to be de- spised, particularly when the change Of travelling gown to dinner frock often has to be made in a hurry.
 Amy novelty In trimming is always welcomed with pleasure. and the season certainly abounds in new trimmings of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

An address book is a welcome pres- ent. and happy the person who can i'll several volumes with the addresses of pleasant acquaintances and tried friends Such a book is made by cut ting pieces of thick paper into the size for a cover and hIlimG 1t with pieces of writing paper cut little smaller than the cover to form book. Stitch these leaves through the middle and tie as piece of narrow ribbon through the center to hide the stitches Paint a spray of flowers in one corner and a bird in another and the word ''Addreas- es'' across. and you will have dainty book
 A. smart little neck arrangement is. a charming oftering, aud a dainty arr raagenent of lace might take the place occupied last year by the cross stitch collar or fanciful arrang gennent of Hn- en decorated with faEoting and French dots A little sizill with the brush will transform long. scarfiike piece of chiffon four yards long and one wide into a dainty. coQuettish protection from drafts at dance and will prove a delightful present for the girl who goes out to evening functions.
 Christmas gifts for men are difficult to choose, and 1t is much easier to tell WIAS&G MOL LO SSlVG LnG11 OJA&TW4SGpE SI1II a safe rule to follow is to purchase them ready made. Never select pipes or ci- gars for a man. Women know nothing about them, and he knows everything about his favorite brand. Men like plain. substantial. masculine looking things and not fancy, frail gifts which they are almost afraid to handle. An
 umbrella or walking stick makes sat- tsfactory Christmas gift. See that it has sensible handle with no lavish display of gold or silver mounting. Books and pictures may be given if you know the mans tastes perfectly. Avoid giving jewelry to the male sex unless you can curb your taste and buy to suit the masculine likes and dislikes. It is hazardous to purchase tie clips. rings watch chains and seals unless you se- lect plain and sensible ones.
 The art of giving gracefully is a tall enf, and the manner In which present is bestowed invests 1t with the Christ. mas spirit and makes the recipient think tenderly of the giver when the present is really insignificant in itself. For instance. one woman always ties her Christmas packages up with blue ribbon mingled with beautiful spray of holly, while another always scents her gifts with a certain sachet she af- fects. As
 Money Is a gift not to be aespised. but it must be sent In a diplomatic fashion check pinned to an umbrella, with the inscription. "For rainy day. is a neat little way of surnounting the 1if- ficulty. A young man arrived at the sentimental stage. but afraid to send to the object of his directions anything but a conventional gift may inbed the little present in YaIstletoe. which will speak eloquently of the state of his feelings and add beauty to the gift
 GRACE CSRTSCOM.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Combs For RHonds ana Btumeetss.

Combs For RIonds ana Btumest~s
 Let only the golden haired or black haired girl risk the gold and Ivory combs. and the silver ona is for the brunette alone. No shade of hair was ever born or invented which could not wear tortoise shell. Its tints and lights are universally becoming. These cornbs are all expensive, for only the genuine materials or taea best limitations ara worth buying The nan dsognest ones. are jewelSd. which brings them tc "a fabulous price,
 8n selecting any comb be careful so choose one with long teeth curved so that the comb feels. firm in the hair. It is both daalg erous to thecornb ana el < sbaFrassins to the wearei to have 10 za1L If within reach of a Chinese import he is the best one to furnish an ivory comb. The Chinese have been quick to learn American fancies, and they have adapted their handfworlx accol some of their shops display condha cArved in exquisite designs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

broidered linen. A doily case or tea cozy is also a pleasing gift, and in the line of things to buy the list is limited only by the length of the purse, A de- sign ce pofnsetta blossoms is especially appropriate on linen for the holiday present.
 We never seem to osltlive our fond- ness for sofa cushions, and the very newest are made of Indian net etla- broidery. The material used for the background is net of stout texture and of very coarse mesh in white or especially dyed tones of dull blue, n1nl-. berry. gold or green. This net Is work ed all over with patt4EnE of oriental character In stitches copied from old Indian samples Extremely good color effects are in this wise obtained with embroidery silks In crude tones. The network is mounted on any pillow cov- ertng one desires. This work has eI1d-
 less possibilities for variety. one of the variations being table squaye done in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

A ARIs, Nov. s6.-These lovely.
 November mornings every-
 body walks for an hour in the
 Avenue des Acacias, and it is the one time of the day devoted to hy-. giene. the remainder being usually spent in heated rooms not at all condu- cive to health. But the early morning hour spent in the open is certainly de- lightful. Between 10 and II o'clock the simple but perfectly equipped brough- am and victoria motors or vehicles drawn. by a single "toppy horse are lined up in double file near the favorite promenade. The fair occupants of these luxurious carriages descend, and the sfeoting,'' as the Parisians calls it, begins in earnest. $N
 Short skirts and short semifitting iacketslin tweed or cloth are de rigueur, and d touch of color in collar. cuffs or waistcoat ie tl,e esly frtrelitg potice-, able on these trotteuse GsWrs5. The we'll dressed Partisan woman never makes the mistake fof wearing the threezduarter coat with a walking jupe; her Idea of 'IinA'' is too Keen for such a sartorial contretemps to be pos- sibIe.
 Francis isithe tailor patrpnized at the moment for walking frocks, and he comes nearer meeting the demands of the strictly tailor made than any of the Parisian couturieres. His model walk ing skirt this winter is circular, with a seam up the front and back, which cut gives smarter hang over the hips than a gored skirt. There Is less chance of the petticoat trucking up" as in the, case of the gown with a detached lin- ing or one which Is fastened to it. Inc deed. all skirts this season are made to be worn over well cut petticoat. and the effect is very satisfactory.
 The hats donned during the morning promenade are not remarkable except for their unrnistakable air of chicness. The favorits chapeau seems to be the modified three cernered shape carried out in soft, silky felt with the back fiat tened to the crown. Listen while un- veil the secret of their trimming, which s as simple as possible. I had one of these smart hats In my hand and am quite sure can explain the nysterious something which gave it a cachet. The hat was flat pile black beaver in a be- 1eomingly turned up tricofne. and tho trimming was made of strip of rich green velvet having a silvery light. Four fittings couple Of inches wide were sewed into thesveIvet, three stand ing up and one down. Between the third and fourth was a double row of gatherings. The trimming was placed upon the hat like feather, starting from the front Of the cT0xvn curling over the fatGsned brim at the back and finishing beneath the briIn on one side with 8 large fancy ornament The aKn- ateur snilliner would have no trouble in turning out 8. creation of such a simple character.
 The Frenchwoman dresses perfectly for each occasion. but shopping is not undertaken by her in the early mora ing; consequently the toilet is made on rather an elaborate scale for wear at some function later in the day. She will drive to her fltter's after a noon breakfast, and the wiseJ lEirg5fs -gare3 even now extending the shopping hours a little for the selection of Christmas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Simple CaRse lI,e eas stl

Ell MADEIRA CA K Beat six ouuc W of butter with quarter o1
 pound of powdered sugar well with the hand till it becomes suaoo as cream; then beat ID three eggs h teacupfuI Of milk and weigh out ten ounces Of flour. Add the four tu tlae butter and sugar by degrees. mixing t all up together with the hand; when becomes rather stiff begin to add he milk and eggs. a little at a tin1e Wien all the ingredients are used flavor with a few drops of vanilla or lemon. wtteh- ever is preferred and nt the last add teaspoonful of baking powder. Put the mixture into wen bMttered and pa pered tin and bake in loaerate oven from one hour to one hour and 2 half. Success in making this cake depenGs upon mixing it well.
 Snowdrop Cake-Beak three eRgs well. using the lightest coIored yplks. add a little cream or milk and fIaYOrfne to taste. Rub four ounces ce butter into half a pound of flour. stir in four ounces of sugar, mix by adding tho eggs and milk and stirring thoroughly. but lightly; then scatter in q teas2oea< ful of baking powder. Turn tne Mss<+ ture into greased cake tin. put into t hot oven. reduce the heat after a little W4AAAG anu 4C% 1AAG EzstAS D<t4Aes 8GHS@QsAA45s When cold coat with sugar icing, and when this is set cover the surface with desiccated cocoanut, inserting a 1a@ snowdropS at intervals just beeeta serving.
 3 Good Cake Without Eggss Beat four level teaspoonfuIs Of butter to 3 cream: add one and a half cupfuls of sugar when well mixed add one cupf1l Of milk. alternating with two cuDfuls of aours beat thoroughly, add a pinch of salt, two level teaspoonfuls of baking powder and one teaspoonfuI of flavor ing. Turn into blttered cake pan and bake in moderate oven twenty min utes.
 Chocolate Cookies Seat to cream one cupfuI of butter and two cupfuls of sugar. Add to these four well beaten eggs. half cake of chocolate. melted or grated: teaspoonful of vanilla half teaspoonfuI of cinnamon, a scant tea spoonful of soda and flour enough ko reaI thin. Roll out and cut in fancifal shapes and bake in a quick oven.
 Simple Sponge Cake.--Beat the yolka of three eggs and one and a half cup- flals of granulated sugar. one table spoonful of lemon jufce,f half cupful of water. Sift in two cupfuls of sifted flour, then add the whites of the eggs. beaten stiff, and two level teaspoonfuIs of baking powder. Line long, shaliow pans with paper, turn in the mixture and bake in 3 moderate oven forty-fiye minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
E =rHDTCTMAC GTCTC That May Be
 OlIIA1OI IIllAO UII lO Made at Home

~ DDS and ends in the way Of
 novelties for Christmas pres
 enfs are things we are seek.
 ing for these last few weeks before the great festival arrives sorne- thing new seems almost out of the run ming for artistic and mechanical inge- nuity in all branches of trade has been. during the last few years working over- time and has now settled down to per- fecting what was thought perfect,
 The choosing of suitable gifts for one,s friends and relatives Is often a. difdcult affair. It is no easy matter at. times to discover the tastes Of the one to whom the present is to be given or to select something that will be both useful and ornamental Few persons care for a merely useful present or for one whose sole merit is beauty so the dif1cult problem confronts the Christi mas giver of combining these attri- butee. But in nine cases out of ten it is the gift made by the donor which is most highly appreciated. When this vexed question presents itself it is com forting to remember that all woman kind delights in dainty trifes of lace and silk, They are as pleased at six with pretty handkerchief case as they will be at sixty. Lingerie made by hand is a charming gift between girl friends. nothing being more appreciat- ed And one fair maiden has made for her chum what she calls patchwork corset cover. It is made of the sheerest nainsook fashioned slightly full back and front, and at the waist the extra amount of material is taken up into tiny hand run tucks reaching several inches up the cover. Scattered over tile waist are motifs formed of odd little bits Of lace and swiss embroidery ap- piled in a pretty design and put to- gether with fancy stitches. Of course both fronts have the same motifs arr ranged in order over them. The usual fall oe lace and beading run with a wide wash ribbon finishes neck and arm holes. Instead of being buttoned down the front rather large, lengthwise but tonhoIes are worked, through which opening ribbon is drawn and tied in smart little bows. The corset cover has a deep friil of lace at the waist line headed with beading and ribbon.
 Another useful and pretty present on the lingerie order is a shirt waist ex- tender. To evolve this charming trifie one needs to take a lengthNof thin cot ton batting long enough to 1t over the bust ard about four inches deep: spread it with a favorite scent and then cover neatly with India silk. Over this comes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
cry movement in this important direc-

cry movement in tl1is important direc- ton.
 The tan shades in gloves are lighter this season. and for evening wear the glove must match the toilet exactly. Restaurant dining is just as fashion able this season as ever. and party of cafe than the same function at home Everybody sits beside his or. her af- Unity at a restaurant dinner. The host will probably annex the prettiest girl and the hostess the youngest bachelor, and everybody is good tempered and jolly. Some kind of show. theater,