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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-08
CAR r0R PEACE.
Is Ready 10 Receive Such Proposal
From japan.

st. Petersburg. Dec. 8. "A report
which comes from an unimpeachable
source has reached the Publishers
Press correspondent that Russia is not
only ready to receive any peace pro-
posals Japan may have 10 make, but
that with the fall Of Port Arthur che
will be ready to sue for peace. That is
the situation today, Notwithstanding
the swashbuckling attitude Of those
who profess to frame the empires pol
icy, and will be the situation right
along, even IL this and subsequent
statements TO this effect were officially
denied, Before the world at large Rus,
sia cannot afford just now TO appear
tired Of the struggle and skeptical as
to its outcome, but diplmatic circles
are permitted to know the truth, and
Russia's representatives all the civil
ised world over have received strong
intimations that sincere and authori.
tative Offers OF mediation must not be
treated lightly in the future.
It is therefore to be assumed that
Russia considers that the conflict is en-
tirely hopeless. There are sure to be
some Russian victories in Manchuria
and the general belief is that they will
come soon, owing to the fact that Field
Marshal the Marquis 0yama has been
compelled to part with large bodies Of
bis men in order to hasten the fall OF
Port Arthur. But Russia has Far
Eastern interests of much greater i'm.
portance than even the possession OF
Port Arthur, and as these interests
have been attacked in the past by
Great Britain and China alike, she is
in dire need of an ally. That ally will
be japan, il the plans of today do not
miscarry. The battles OF today are to
be followed by close ties Of commercial
and political union tomorrow.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-08
PLENTY TO DO
Congress will Have q Very
Busy Session.
FEW NEW LAWS ARE PROBABLE
Appropriation Measures VIII Take
Up nuch OF the Tlme-Rlvers
and harborS ere Safe.

Washington, Dec. Son the stroke
Of IL today the second session Of the
bSth congress will be called to order by
President Pro Tenn Frye In the senate,
and by Speaker Cannon In the house.
When the gavels Of the presiding off,
GERS summon the senator's and repre-
sentatives to duty nearly every member
will be In his seat, but only routine
business will be transacted.
The president's message generally is
received and read the first day, but
the senate 10 punCtilious in certain
matters, and is almost sure TO adjourn
as q tribute of respect to the late Sem
ator Hoar, Of Massachusetts,, and the
late Senator Quay, Of Pennsylvania.
The message, therefore, probably will
not be read until Tuesday.
After the opening day. when the
message Of the president is read. the
regular business OF the session will be-
gin and the legislative wheels will
grind steadily until March, 1905.
There is plenty to do. The calendars
of both houses are loaded with bills Of
all kinds; hundreds Of new bills will
be introduced, and committees aIe
ready to report enough to Keep congress
busy for IL months, but in the three
months congress probably will do little
more than pass the regular annual
appropriation bills.
There has been some talk Of q possi-
BILE extra session. The only reason
why such session should be called is
because there is demand in certain
quarters for revision Of the tariff, but
many Of the incoming congressman
during the past two weeks have made
it plain they do not want tariff revision
and further cay that they do not want
an extra session.
There is one feature Of the tariff re-
NAnAOh SAAA thAk hhb auiuG bubobAhGU.
More revenue must be had, or there
muet be curtailment of expenditures.
With the increasing annual appropria-
tions, a river and harbor bill, increase
Of the navy, the Panama canal and
other features OF extraordinary dis
bursement, there will be need OF more
money than present customs and inter-
nal revenue provide. An intimation
has been made that curtaiIment will
satisfy many congressional leaders, but
the majority may determine otherwise,
in which event some revenue legisla.
tion may be necessary, and an extra
session for that purpose may be called.
But this is said to be remote con.
tingency, and the probabilities, accord
ing to the leaders who are here, are
that there will be neither tariff legisla.
tion nor an extra session.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-08
AT AWFUL COST.
japanese Continue Their Attack on
Port Arthur.

London, Dec. l.--According 20 o
Toxic dispatch 10 the STANDARD, there
is an official rumor that the japanese
have hauled large callber guns to the
top OF 20S-Meter hill, whence their irc
has q sweep Of the whole harbor. This
report doubtless goes beyond the facts
but various dispatches indicate the
progress the japanese are making In
the reduction Of Port Arthur. Japan.
ese here explain the great importance
OF the capture Of 20S.kIeter hill, which,
besides giving command OF the harbor,
will serve as wide breach made by
the wedge the japanese had previously
driven in between the EtE group aud
the Russians last retreat In the ravlnes
of Laotie mountain. They declare that
retreat TO Laotie will be efiectually cut
of, and 1t is not unlikely that Laotie
will be simultaneously attacked In the
final assault.
Bennett Bnrleish wires 10 the Daily
Telegraph from Cheioo that In the last
attack the Japanese lost 400 meu in
one hours lighting. They claim TO
have captured two more OF the north.
eastern forts and q third, which is part
Of the West Kekwap fort. They assert,
Mr.. Burleigh adds, to have effected q
lodgment at Pigeon bay, thus turning
the font on 203.Meter hill, and that
they are now tunneling from the gorge
below Laotie hill. which they hope
first to damage and then rush. The
dispatch continues:
Desperate fighting lie proceeding
daily, and the lossep are admitted TO be
excessive, but the Japanese insist that
Port Arthur must fall within FL days"
The Morning Post's correspondent
at shanghai telegraphs that wireless
communication has been Te-established
between the Russian consulate at Che
foo and the Port Arthur garrison.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-08
Cavalry TO Preserve Order.

Buenos Ayrss, Dec. 2. - In view OF
the fact that general strike will be
inaugurated tomorrow, President Quin-
tana had long conferences today with
the ministers Of the interior, war and
marine and the chief Of police, for the
purpose of adopting measures for the
suppression OF possible d sturbances.
An official statement was given out to-
night that the police are fully prepared
to prevent any interruption of necessary
public services and to protect purveyors
OF foodstuffs and those who are willing
to work.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-08
TafPs riIssIon a Success.

Panama, Dec. 5. - Negotiations are
still in progress between Secretary of
War Taft, representing the United
States, and the Panama government,
looking to the settlement of points in
dispute regarding the government Of
the canal zone, and an agreement may
he said to he in sight. In order that
possible complications may be avoided
the conferences are being conducted in
secret and nothing will be given ont
until both sides are agreed. President
Amador tonight gave a banquet in
honor of Secretary Taft.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-08
Fearful Conditions In Mexico.

Mazatlan, Mexico. Dec. 3-Late
reports from the northern part Of this
state say that fearful conditions exist
there. Deaths range from 20 to 40 per
day, owing to starvation and marlaria
In many instances the dead are not
given burial, it is said, but are thrown
into open bitches and canals. The au-
thorities are unable to cope with the
situation.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-08
Coin for The philippine Islands.

San Francisco, Dec. 2. 49, The local
mint will turn over to the war depart
ment today a large consignment Of
Philippine money. The coin will 60
to the islands on the transport Logan,
which sails tomorrow. There will be
100000 pesos in 50.centavo pieces;
10000 pesos in 20-centavo pieces, and
loo, 900 pesos in 10 centavCs.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-08
New Russian Loan Soon.

Paris, Dec. g. The bankers here ex.
pect that the new Russian loan of $2O,.
600 600 will he issued this or next
month. syndicate Of French banks
will take approximately $I60,00O, 900,
and the German banks 500, ,0O0, 900.
1t is believed that the new loan will he
readily taken up at nearly par, or above
98%.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-08
Calls Witnesses In Smoot Case.

Washington, Dec. |. - Senator Bur
rows chairman of the committee on
privileges and elections, has issued
auhpoenas for 20 witnesses in the Smoot
investigation and fixed Monday, Decem-
ber IL. as the date for their appearance
before the committee. Nearly all these
witnesses are in Utah.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Study the Matter.

A few days ago an Indiana cattle
grower marketed a few carloads of
cattle weighing over 1900 pounds per
head at $8.10. On the same day an
other with lot of cattle of about the
same weight and general appearance
could obtain only $3.50. The beef cat
tie expert, who was able to see the
thick mottled meat as the first 10. ap-
peared, saw larger profit from the
block than he did In the cheaper lot.
They were both grade Shorthorns, and
the difference was only in the feeding
In view of these things, occurring al
most every day in the great markets,
1t Is we'll that the agricultural colleges
have taken up the subject of cattle
feeding, and are teaching students
how necessary 1t is to feed properly in
order to obtain top prices in the mar
ket. The difference of sixty cents per
100 pounds on cattle weighing 1900 to
1900 is too large loss, when it may
be avoided by learning how to feed
properly and in way requiring no
more time or labor, nor with feed
stuffs costing any more. 1t is a mat
ter worth studying. g.-Indlana Farmer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07

Of ruchings of the material gathered
through the middle and finished with
tiny silk braid over the stitching. In
addition to outlining the yoke and con-
cealing the closing at the front 1t is
continued round, the lower edge fall
ing over the belt to give bolero sug-
gestion. The sleeves are of the "leg
o. mutton sort and generously full
above the elbows, snug fitting below.
At the waist is worn shaped belt Of
paune velvet and a little fall of lace
completes the front.
The waist consists of the fitted In
ing, the full back and fronts with the
yoke. The yoke is hooked over onto
the left shoulder seam while the waist
and lining are closed separately at the
front. The sleeves are made in one
piece each, arranged over fitted foun-
dations that are faced to form the
cuffs. The deep girdle is smoothly
fitted and extended slightly below the
waist line at the front.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is three and five
eight yards twenty-one inches wide,
three and one-half twenty-seven inches
wide, or two yards forty-four inches
wide, with one yard OF all-over lace and
five-eight yards of velvet for belt.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
The Best Poultry House.

For the information OF new readers
We again attempt to reply to the oft
repeated inquiry, (Which is the best
kind Of poultry house" When a be-
ginner asks such a question he does
80 from his standpoint. He does not
take into consideration that the plan
ming Of poultry house is as difficult
as to plan dwelling house, so far as
the preference of individuals is con-
cerned. We might inquire on our part,
which is the best dwelling houseT
If you wish to give reply, just take
a walk along any street or road, and
select the best. You will not find any
two houses alike, the reason being
that individual preferences differ.
There is no advice that can be CIV
en-. Even If a hundred plans Of poul-
try houses can be had, from which to
select. the same difficulty as with a
dwelling continues, as the individual
preference and the cost of the house
are the dominant factors which gov
ern.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
A Hospital For wheat.

At Port Arthur, Canada, there Is d
wheat hospital where wheat that has
been injured by exposure to dampness,
etc, Is treated. IL the wheat has only
common smut 1t is run through huge
securing and cleaning machines, then
weighed and stored ready for ship.
ment
But If the c-ain has n malignant case
of smut called sinking smut 1t Is
thoroughly washed and carried to the
driers. which are large screen-bottomed
bins with currents of air circulating
beneath. Then 1t is run through Sc
ries Of brushes and fans, after coming
from which II looks as bright as newly
threshed wheat. "The hospital" says
the Country Gentleman. 'has a capa-
city Of treating 25,000 bushels daily
and has been the means Of great saw.
Ing and benefit to the growers"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
An OId-school Gentle man.

A leap year joke recently appeared IN
the New York Press. A white haired.
.lnfirm old man stood wedged between
other standing folk in crowded
Broadway car. Every seat was occu-
pied, and for time no one paid any
attention to him.
At last little girl, whose golden hair
fell in waves over her handsome velvet
coat, noticed the old man clinging to
the strap. Without word to her moth
er, who sat beside her, she rose and
gently plucked the sleeve of his coat.
Wont you take my seat?" she said.
The old man looked at her sweet up
turned face and hesltated for a mo-
ment. Then he barred his snowy head
and bowed low.
MY little lady" he said, 81 thank
you. I shall accept your offer because
ii Is leap year."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
If possible, are more attractive than
last seasons productions.

Box pleated dresses in Russian style
suit young girls admirably well and
are essentially smart. This one Is
quite novel, inasmuch as 1t includes
bretelles which are arranged under the
pleats and give the broad shoulder
line that is so marked feature of the
season. The model is made of army
blue serge trimmed with fancy braid
and is worn with white collar and
blue tie. All materials in vogue for
girls dresses are, however, equally
appropriate.
The dress is made with backs and
fronts and is closed invisibly beneath
the box pleat at the left Of the front.
The pleats are laid for its entire length
and the bretelles are attached to the
waist beneath the eege of the outer
ones. The sleeves are full, pleated
at both upper and lower edges and
finished with shaped cuffs. and at the
waist Is arranged belt which Is
slipped under straps at the under-arm
seams.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size (eight years. IL
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Most Wonderful Invention.

Writing in the Forum on mans in
ventive skill, Prof. w. I. Thomas says
that ION the psychological side, an in
vention means that the mind sees a
roundabout way of reaching an end
when it cannot be reached directly"
He says it involves the associative
memory and the recognition of analOg-
les. There is likeness, he says, be-
tween the bough that flies back in
ones face and the rebound of bow,
between the serpent's tooth and a
poisoned arrow. Seeing these analOg
les the savage gradually developed his
inventive powers, and he thinks that
as beginning is more difficult than
carrying on the process it is more Won
derful that the savage should have
produced his crude inventions than
that we should del elop such perfect
modern machines. 81 confess" he
says, that the bow and arrow seems
to me the most wonderful invention in
the world"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
Practical Poultry Points.


1t is time TO prepare the henhouse
for winter. Windows should be re-
placed and glass put In. Floors should
be cleaned, plenty Of litter supplied,
the water dishes arranged so that they
Will not freeze easily, the nests re-
newed, and good dust bath fur.
nished.
An old iron sink makes an excellent
dust bath IL raised q little distance
from the earth to insure dryness, and
filled with mixture of dry garden
soil, road dust and 8shes and a little
sulphur. 1t should be placed where
the sun will strike 1t as much as pos
slble during the short days of winter.
II the dustlng material is thoroughly
dryed it will not freeze.
This is the time of year when ene-
mics Of all kinds are most likely to
visit the poultry yards. Traps may
be set for minks, weasles, skunks.
foxes, and a sharp watch must be kept
for the two-legged marauders. 1t is
not difficult to arrange the henhouse
doors so that when the door is opened
bell will be rung in the dwelling
house, connection being made with a
cord, or better, fine wire.
Scatter the grain well in litter to
insure exercise when the fowls are
feeding.
1t is good plan to feed two or three
kinds of fine grain at one time, thus
assisting digestion and securing more
exercise than in feeding one large
kind, such as corn.
The seed of Kaffir corn is excellent
as an exercise grain. 1t is small and
hard to find, and keeps the fowls
scratching for hours If thrown in about
five inches of chopped straw.
A little linseed meal is help at
moultlng time. Use about a pint to
a pailful of soft feed.
The grain has been cut and carted.
Now is the time to give the young pull
let's change; 1t will do them a good
deal of good, and cost less for feeding,
build up large frames, and flt the
young birds fer winter laying. They
should be shut in the house over night,
anu htAt iiOiHiuS Dt uONeu out OH u
the stubble. A piece Of six foot wire
netting should be placed around the
house for a day or so, until the birds
get used to their new quarters. The
house should be moved frequently; one
on wheels is best for the purpose. They
require very little feeding; in fact,
they need only to be fed when the
weather is wet, as they cannot then
go about in search Of food. If farm
ers knew the value of their stubbles for
this purpose, think more would make
use of them. They not only do the
birds good, but it improves the land
considerably, as they find large
amount Of insects and slugs, which
would do harm to the growing crop
next year. Where the late chickens
have been hatched, if they can be put
on the stubbles, they will grow much
faster and keep more healthy.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07

One of the loveliest dresses is Of
satiny Liberty silk in delicate pink.
And 1t might well serve as a costume
for bal masque II the fair wearer
had a floral headdress, though It is not
at all loud and none too snowy for any
evening wear. This dress Is fiounced
affair, the skirt being in triple fiounce
effect. Each founce is cut out In petal
shape around the edge, and between
these petals another petal Of palest
pink chiffon is introduced. The petals
are edged with tiny pink sequins and
the yeinings are done In glistening
silks. Three shaped founces form the
elbow sleeves, and the pretty blouse
bodice is likewise formed Of three over
tapping sections, these like the skirt
founces being edged in this petal ef-
feet.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-12-07
The Best Cow Stan chion.

c. NJ. b.. Schenevus, n. Y: I saw
your answer in regard to swing stanch-
ions. We are planning to build a
new barn and wish to use them, but
have had no opportunity of seeing
them work. VIII you kindly give me
list in the order as you. consider
best? | will then order samples.
This letter Is one of several asking
for the best cattle tie, or stanchion.
To answer such questions would only
be expressing my own individual opin-
ion. l am going to say again In SUBJ
stance what l have said before. Any
man who contemplates building a COW
barn, and has the money TO build one
with, has abundant means to spend q
few days in looking at what others
have built. He has abundant means
to attend his State fair, and can visit
both his State and Agricultural Col
lege and State Experiment Station.
All these are provided for at State
and Government expense for the ex-
press purpose of instructlng just such
men. Not alone stanchlons, or cattle
troughs, floors and drops so arranged
as to keep the cattle clean, are there
being tried or are in daily use. There
fore, l will say that If man can't get
up energy enough to go and see for
himself, and for himself decide what
will best suit his needs, l don't think
1t wisdom for any one else to try to
advise.
At the New York State Fair, in 1898,
there We're on exhibition several diff
ferent kinds of cattle ties. For less
than S5 one could go from Scheneyus
and see them and return home. BY
adding So more he could take In both
Geneva and Cornell. Yes, and more
than that, he could visit several up-to.
date dairy farms and see how the cat.
tie were being cared for. tell you,
my friends, and hundreds of others,
II you are expecting to build barns
| and keep cattle, and keep abreast of
the times and In line with other pro
gressive men, you can't do 1t by stay
ing at home and asking any one to tell
you which of this, that and the other
Will be best for you. Five dollars ex.
| pended in looking around for yourself
may save you hundreds Of dollars. Nc
man can stay at home and read the
papers and keep In touch with the pro.
gressive people Of the world. 1t is the
fellow who gets out OF his clamshell
and skirmishes that secures the things
which make his business q success.
might write you and tell you what
kind Of stanchion thought was best
and when you got 1t you might think
differently and wish you had not done
as l advised you to do. While It 10
the object and aim Of this journal ia
aid its subscribers In every way II
can, 1t Is not Its purpose to lay down
rules to govern them In their business
projects. The purpose Is more to lend
an aiding hand and strive to help them
who are striving to help themselves
c. ID. Smead, v. s., in Tribune Farmer.