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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27
BUYING RuelES IN BURMA.
Peculiar Method of Bargaining Foe
the Precious Stones,

the Precious Stones.
The peculiar business methods Of
Oriental merchants are illustrated by
he manner of buying rubies in Burma.
In the examination of rubies artificial
light is not used. the merchants hold.
ing that full sunlight alone can bring
,ut the color and brlliancy of the
gems. Sales must, therefore. take
olace between a. m. anG p. M, and
he sky must be clear
The purchaser, placed near q win.
low, has before him a large copper
plate. The sellers come to him one by
one. and each emptles upon this plate
his little bag Of rubies. The purchaser
proceeds to arrange them for valua-
ton in a number of small heaps. The
6rst division is into three grades. ac-
cording to size; each Of these groups
Is again divided into three piles, ac-
cording to color, and each of these
piles. in turn, is again divided into
three groups. according to shape. The
bright copper plate has curious use.
The sunlight reflected from 1t through
the stones brings out with true rubles,
color effect different from that with
red spinels and tourmallnes, which are
thus easily separated
The buyer and seller then 20 through
a very peculiar method of bargaining
by signs, or rather grips. in perfect
silence. After agreeing upon the fair.
ness of the classification, they join
their right hands, covered with a hand.
kerchief or the flap of garment. and
by grips and pressures mutually un.
derstood among all these dealers they
make, modify and accept proposals Of
purchase and sale. The hands are
then uncovered and the prices are
recorded. Circular Weekly.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27
Farm Notes.

The growing stock are carrying you
pocketbook. Watch them.
Last year you said you would hay
good pasture for all your stock. Hav
you?
II you are raising calves (and yo'
ought to be- the dry lot is not the plac
for them.
Are the pigs in the clover? The
ought to be some place where they ca,
be happy.
Is that pig In the pen near tn
kitchen? Somebody Is losing some
thing If 1t isn't.
In all your plans for your youn
stock, don't be persuaded to favor any
thing but thoroughbred male.
Now Is the time when It's profit c
loss on the lambs. Don't forget I
see that they are doing their best.
How Is the rape doing as a pastul
for hogs and sheep? Didn't You tr
1t? Well, you missed another chance.
Stock water is just about as impor
ant as stock feed. This has been quit
wet season over very large are,
and stock water Is not much of que,
tion yet, but be ready for August an
perhaps September.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27


1t Is not reasonable to expect that
every tree planter will have observed
proper precautions in planting and
caring for his ornamental and fruit
trees. 1t therefore frequently happens
that the removal of large branches
becomes necessity. The question
arises, how shall this be accomplished
with as little injury to the plant as
possible; in other words, how shall the
cut be made?
Those familiar with the propagation
Of plants from cuttings, as well as
those who have observed the results
Of pruning trees will have noticed that
when branches are cut at certain dis.
tance from their origin, the stub which
is left invariably dies. decay follows,
finally the rotten stub breaks off close
to its origin and cup, which catches
the rain, is left. This Is also an at.
tractive spot to many birds and rodents
which are fond of nesting in such
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27
Why Frnit Troes EniI.

Country Life in America points out
that the dropping of of young fruit
Is not due to insect pests. as it is
popularity supposed. but more often 1t
is on account of the newly discovered
principle that many varieties of fruits
are not self.sterile. The blossoms re.
quire the contact OF other varieties
before they will mature fruit. This
is the reason so many fruit trees DO not
bear well. and new methods of graft.
ing and planting will make trees hear
large fruit and plenty of 1t.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27
Agricultural.
''..''..' 80
The Hens That Give Winter Erps.

Poultry houses should now be put in
'hape for winter. Mend the windows
Ind clean the glass. Coat felt roofs
With hot coal tar and sprinkle with
Inc. sharp sand. Bank the walls out
ilde with earth and leaves covered
With boards. Store a few loads Of
,ravel and dig earth. Arrange to make
he roosting place extra warm by
lining the walls and use Of curtains.
Hens which roost warm by night and
seep dry and busy by day will lay win
er eggs. If the new houses are need.
I'd. now is the last chance for the sea-
;on.-American Cultivator.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27

ularly around the edges. The saw
should be sharp and should leave u
clean cut, and this in turn should bt
made smoother by the use of the prun
ing knife or sharp chisel, as the healing
process starts quicker and progresse;
more rapidly when this precaution l.
observed than when a rough ant
jagged surface is left. 1t frequentl,
happens that, in order to obtain thl
best results in removing largi
branches, two cuts should be made
that is, the branch should be sawed of
'eighteen inches or two feet from III
origin, in order to prevent splitting
down and tearing off conslderabl,
portion of the bark. After the weigh
of the branch has been lessened b,
cutting away the main part, a secon,
cut can be made and stub held in po
sltlon until the cut is completed. thu
preventing the splitting down AM
tearing OF the bark which Is likely {,
result from the careless removal o
large branches.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27
Woman Carries Animal Names.

A story is told by the Kansas City
Journal of a Cherokee woman who has
married six times, and has never got
ten out of the animal line. When she
was a girl she was known as Miss
Mollie Panther. She married an lndi.
an named Coon and when that gen.
tleman was transferred to the happy
hunting grounds she soon became Mrs.
Fox. The Fox did not last always,
and when he entered the last chase
the widow married a mild, placid man
named Mule, who never had any kick
coming till he harnessed NJ to draw
his load across the Great Divide. AT.
ter a period of mourning the widow
again entered the realms of matrimon.
ial bliss and became Mrs. Wolf, and
when his scalp went to the Great
Father along with his corporeal re-
mains. she became the wife of man
named Tiger, and when Mr.. Tiger
changed his stripes for pretty white
robes in the Great Beyond she select
ed another husband by the name CT
Rabbit
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27

places. They assist the natural work
by excavatlng. and thus accelerate the
work which the elements have begun
The result isN that the branch which
was removed for the purpose of length.
| ening the life of the tree and to i'm.
prove its appearance has in reality
been the direct cause of its early de-
struction.
The decay in the stub which breaks
off near its origin does not stop at that
point. but the factors which have been
the cause of its decay and death con
tinue their work upon the heartw0od
of the plant until the hollow trunk OF
the tree only remains. On the other
hand, if the branch is removed at an
other point the wound is rapidly GOV.
cred by new growth. and in the course
of two or three seasons it is practically
| impossible to determine where the
branch formerly appeared. These re.
suits, which are so important TO the
| life Of the tree and to the success o..
the plantation, whether ornamental OF
economic, are we'll understood by all
plant psychologists. The stub which
is left when the branch is removed, il!
cut off at some distance above its ori
gin, invariably decays and leaves y
hollow branch, while the branch which
is cut off close to its origin almost in
varlably heals quickly, the new growth
covering the wound. The accompany
ing illustrations are taken from actual
| specimens.
In order to facilitate the healing pro
cess in the plant, all wounds which are
made should be left smooth; that is
| If 1t is necessary to use a saw in re
moving large branch, the cut surface
should be left smooth and clean, partic
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27
INNUENDO.

When woman talks of then her at her
Not the second who talked Of but the loquaciou
When talks Of woman, there is trouble in the
Uncertain in its details but you may be it's there.
When ma would talk of indeed of other men,
Why, that tangible will find
He may not like the person. but he lacks the
A harmless thing that has sting when said
you've tried her cooking" with quiet little sniff
of something dreadful one ad just obtained Whit.
"You with young Barker the the nght"
The alone would indicate it shameful sight.
"Shes always changing servants nd wonder why they eave"
shoulders that
"The her chlden-have
The thought expressed unspoken would do a
However, this is nothing to the exclamation heard
When OF the neghbors husband a
II the chance she's seeking and accords well with her
The OF unkndiness the she says Poor mani"
Chicago
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27

Bricks are. now being made OF clean
sand ana ground quicklime that are
said to be as substantial as granite.
They cost $3.50 per 1000. The mixed
ingredients are forced into strong
steel cylinder mold by means Of a
screw. After the air has been sucked
from the cylinder. hot water is admit
ted. the rock being formed by the re-
sulting pressure and heat. - Country
Life IN America
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27
verbiage.

"onc hears much OF legal verblage."
said the politician. "but there Is coun.
ciimanic verblage as well. Here's a
sample-tbe bill was passed by Com
mon Council last Thursday:
IAN ordinance to amend an ordi-
nance entitled an ordinance supplement.
tary to an ordinance entitled an ordl.
nance relating to nulsances.' "-Phlla'
deIphia Press.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27

L the improvement of her
lX ~ roads. Governor Bachel
1er of that State-and he is also an
officer of the National Grange-is a
very enthusiastic advocate of road i'm.
provement. In a recent address he
said
"The development and prosperity
Of any State or nation depend in
some degree upon the transportation
facilities provided; and such facilities
include not only our rivers and har.
bors and our great railway and steam
boat companies. but also the highways
over which all our products and all
our people are transported
"The important matter now before
the friends of good roads is to arouse
the people to a realization OF their re-
sponsibllity in securing favorable Stare
and National legislation on the sub
ject. The small pittance appropriated
for the use of the Good Roads Bureau
Of the Department of Agriculture is
entirely out Of proportion to the money
appropriated for other objects of a
portance is considered.
Another important matter is the
construction of roads adapted to the
needs of travel over them. Much
harm has come to the good roads move.
ment in some sections of the country
slve' roads than the resources of tho
people would warrant and demand.
Costly stone roads are economical up
on portions of our highways. but we
must not overlook the fact that there
is vast mileage of roads that could
be permanently improved by the judi.
cious expenditure of q comparatively
small sum of money per mile. We
should give due prominence to this
fact in considering the matter from
State or National standpoint.
"As an official of the National
Grange, l desire to say word for the
farmers of the country in regard to
National aid for road building. The
farmers have been loyal to the inter-
ests of the nation in every emergency
in the past. They have contributed
their full share in proportion to their
wealth to the revenues for the support
of the Government. The ablest states.
men and most successful business
men, contributing to the development
and prosperity of the country, point
to the farms as their birthplace.
When our country has been in danger,
the farmer boys have responded nobly
to her defense. We have uncomplain.
ingly contributed our share to tho
enormous expenditures of the National
Government for river and harbor i'm
provements. the construction of can.
ais and the erection of costly build.
ings in our great cities, and we do not
regret it. We now ask in the name
of justice that National aid be granted
for the improvement of highways.
This involves the establishment of no
new policy, but the extension d the
former one. We ask the loyal support
of those who have been benefited by
our contribution to other public mat
ters to which l have referred. l be.
lieye the farmers of the nation, repre-.
senting more than third of our pop
ulation, are practically unanimous in
favor of such movement and will
give it their unqualified support"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27

make out invoices OF goods shipped, to
keep accounts, to figure fat due patrons
from weight of milk and test, to test
milk, cream. etc, with the various
testers, and, above ALL to keep things
in and around the factory in a most
cleanly and orderly manner.-Profes
sor Dean, in Farm and Live Stock
Journal.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27

The Adirondack Mountains embrac
an area OF over 2.S00.OOO acres, and
this great area fully 800 mountai
peaks rise to attitudes ranging frol
1900 to 5000 feet
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-07-27

Ew HAMPSHIRE is one
Of the States which is
making rapid strides in
the improvement of her
roads. Governor Bachel.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-22
CHIEF HERE.
Has Supervision Over All 1. c.
Draughtsmen.

Mr.. C. VIM, chief draughtsman of
the /. c.. of Chicago, who succeeded
Mr.. Carl Strom, who went to the
Panama canal work, is in the city
today looking over the local shops
and acquainting himself with the
class of work done here.
Mr.. Winn is making his first visit
to Paducah and was greatly pleased
with the shops. which are next to the
Burnside shops, of Chicago. He will
go south from Paducah and visit
other mechanical departments be-
fore returning to Chicago. He was
shown over the local shops by Mas
ter Mechanic r. ]. Turnbull and
General Foreman Robert Fulmer.
Mr. Strom. whom he succeeds, for
merly lived in Paducah. and is one
of the finest draughtsmen in the
country.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-22

money this season." a merchant stat
ed. land they are turning it loose in
Paducah. The tade this Christmas
has been excellent and my store has
been packed all this week and not
only by town people, but also the
country folk"
A laughable incident occurred at
The depot this morning when farm
er and his family came to town to
10 shopping. and illustrates the
economy of the thrifty farmer who
had evidently come to town to judi
,iously spend his money.
"Hey, you. feller,' he cried, wav
ng to Mr.. Hines. of the Palmer
Transfer Co., who looks to the hacks
md vehicles Of the company at the
depot, (which way do you get to
own?"
What portion of the city do you
desire to reach?" Mr.. Hines inquired
Of the farmer, as he pulled a cab
loor open and expectantly waited for
the man to get in.
81 want to go to Tenth and Ten
nessee, first, and then to town." the
man further explained.
Eve can take you right there
Step in" the transfer man said.
The visitor cast a cautious look a
the bright, shining hack and ther
felt in his pocket. He shook hi
head decislvely. and started towards
town afoot. He remarked he guess
ed he'd walk and spend the quarter
for christmas tricks"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-22
ALDERMEN MEET.
New President VIM Probably BE
Elected at Tonight's Session.

The regular meeting OF the board
OF aldermen will be held this evening
at the city hall. the last regular
meeting of that board. and a success
sor TO President Reed will probably
be chosen. The latter IS under the
impression that who ever Is elected
TO succeed him holds on until the
new boards elect a president, and in
case they tie up, that the man sue
ceeding him will hold on. which Is
an error. II this were true, every
hold7ove half OF the two municipal
boards could elect n president this
way every year. and the "ins" have
an endless chain of presidents, or
form a continuous combination.
The sanitary sewerage connection
ordinance will probably come up in
the board OF aldermen as amended,
but will be allowed to go over. and
not come up again until the new
boards organize. This is the desire
OF Alderman Davis, father OF the
measure. who believes II will pass as
originally drawn by the new boards.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-22
A Big TRADE
is BEING ENJOYED BY ALL THE
LOCAL MERCHANTS.
More Strangers Coming TO the City
TO shop This Year Than Ever
Known.
PAGE TWO

Paducah merchants are enjoying
an Unprecedented trade from the
counties adjoining McCracken.
THIS morning the incoming accom-
oiation trains were packed with pas
sengers who came to Paduoah to
shop. and the railroad men say the
travel into Paducah this year is the
largest in many seasons. The Fulton
and Louisville accommodation train
brought in more than a hundred pas
sengers this morning and also dad
the train from Cairo, which has it,
terminal here. The Hopkinsville
and Cairo train, which arrives here
at s:3O o'clock, brought many pas
sengers. all from the adjoining coun-
ties, to do shopping.
''' "The country people seem to have
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-22
NEXT TAX RATE
MAY Be $1.S5
The City Will Have 10 Raise
the Money to Pay Expenses.
Little Curtaiment Is Possible, Ac-
cording TO Some of the
officials.
THERE WILL BE A BIG KICh

What will be the TAX rate LOT
1906 in Paducah?
This is a question that is already
being asked, although II will be sew
eral weeks before an answer is re-
turned by the boards. II is easily
answered now, however, judging
from reports.
The tax rate in Paducah for 1905
will no doubt be sl.s5, the highest
il can be under the second class char
ter. The tax rate is now $l.65, but
TWO years ago it was sl.S5.
1t will of course be impossible to
determine exactly what the tax rate
will be until the amount of the city
assessment is ascertained, and the
estimates of the cost of running va
rious city departments are in.
Neither of this information is now
available, but enough is known of
the city's present condition, and of
its probable expenses next year to
know that even with a tax rate OF
sl.s5 next year it will do well &c
pay all necessary expenses. There
may be a curtailment in some de
partments, but in others 1t is claim
ed IL will be impossible.
To start with. the new equipment
CT the fire departments and the ad
ditional firemen's salaries, will leave
(. deficit in this years appropriation
for fire protection in Padacah. OF
somewhere near $4,000. In fact II
has already been overdrawn this
much.
The coming year there will be
about $4,000 additional expense
that was not in the budget the
present year, which is $4,000 for in
terest on the public improvement
bonds and $1,000 for the sinking
fund. making with the fire depart
ment deficit a total of over $4,000
more than had to be raised for mu
nicipal expenses the present year.
In addition, more improvements
and additions are planned and de
sired for the fire departments. an6
two extra police officers, ''plair
clothes men," have been authorized
which will increase the police appro
priation next year about $500 owe
this year.
No reduction can well be made IL
the FIRE departments. as the i'm
movements were made only after In
surance rates had been increased p
per cent.
A prominent taxpayer who keep
informed on city affairs, states tina
he does not see how any of the de
partment appropriations can be Gu
down in q way to obviate a Sl.Sl
tax rate. There is still outstanding |
several thousand dollars balance du'
the banks for interest on the over
the-river bonds that hung up in tn
courts DeCdust Oi Tue ehOll VI q
Democratic administration to repudi
ate the bonds. until the accumulat
ed interest became about $4,000. II
addition to the remainder of tina
debt, the city has just bought Sc,
900 farm as a cemetery addition.
"of course said an OFFICIAL today
"the expenses of some department.
can be cut down, but not enough. IL
my opinion, to make much differ
ence. OF course the assessment will
have something to do with this, anC
the supervisors of the tax books will
have the final say about this, bu
unless every sign fails, the next ia,
rate in Paducah will be s1.S5.
number of improvements are con
templated for the light plant. but
don't see how they are going to b.
made"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-22
sALL SETTLED.
Understood Hopkinsville and Clarks-
willie are TO BE Dropped.

Vincennes, Ind, Dec. GAN
nouncement was made here today
that the annual meeting of the X. l.
T. Baseball league would be held
here January 8. At this meeting the
cities of Hopkinsville, KY, and
Clarksville Tenn, will be dropped,
and Marion. ILL.,, and greensboro, KY,
admitted. The league will then con-
sist of Cairo and Marion. in Illinois,
Greensboro. Henderson and Paducah
in Kentucky. and Vincennes in this
state.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-22

---Stutz's Columbia - Elaborate
and Elegant Is the motto" of our
Xmas display Of Package Candies
and Baskets Of Fancy Fruits at prices
very reasonable consistent for First
Glass Goods.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-22

-Stutz's Columbia-Special price
ON Oranges, 15c, zoe, 25c, SOC 40c,
SOC, and 6Oc per dozen.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-22
III In st. Louis.

Mrs. Charles Croal, OF ST. Louis.
formerly OF Paducah and a sister Of
Mrs. Aaron Hurley. wife of the pop
ular policeman. is precariously III in
ST. Louis. Mr.. Croal is brother Of
Mr.. John Croal. of Paducah.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-22
Fish Globes.

Fish Globes in all sizes Just re-
ceived at C. L. BRUNSON & CO.,
423 Broadway.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-08
GOULDSVILLE.

Mrs. Charles Benedict fell on the ice
one day last week and has since been
confined to the house with severe
lameness MIR. Benedict is also i'll.
Mrs. II. l.. Rich visited in Mont
pelier last week
The ladies' union is to have an
oyster supper AT the home of Mrs.
Mary GoGld next Friday evening.
Supper will be served from 3 80 to
30 and all are invited to remain for
a social evening.
Miss Bertha Glazier has finished
work for Bell Bros at Randolph
and returned home.
Mrs Fred Steele and daughter of
Barre were at f N. Cooks last week.
George Berry is confined to the
house MS a result of fall OIL the
ice. 1t is thought that the hip bone
was cracked.
Charlie Thompson is reported to
have tested the temperature of the
water in the river one day recently
He thinks he shall "never go there
any more.
Alden Rich has been quite sick dur
ing the past week and is still very
low.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-08
Butchers, Merchants and Hide Buyers

Should write to Carroll S. Page
Hyde Park, Vt, who wishes to pur
chase their Hides, Calfskins, Sheep
Pelts, Tallow and Bones. He pays
spot cash. He pays the freights. He
pays full market values He wishes
to arrange with some one IN every
village, where he has no agent, to sell
Poultry Supplies and TO pick up for
him Hides, Calfskius, Sheep Pelts and
Bones. He furnishes money with
which to buy and he keeps his agents
thoroughly posted at all times as to
market values. Write him for full
particulars.