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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
The Da!rynple Curse.

In reference to the supposed curse
pronounced on the descendants of ths
first Earl of Stair, unhappily notorious
for his connection with the massacre OF
Glencoe. Scottish correspondent in
forms us that the actual words of The
original curse are still eXtant, in the
words (and terrifying words they are
of IL Gaelic poem written by Jean Mae
donald, the sole survivor Of large
family that perished in the massacre
The last three lines run thus: "Nay
fear and terror haunt their pillows
May their wives ever prove barren,
And my thousand curses attend them"
\ startling comment on this maledic
ton is that the second. third, fourth
sixth, seventh and eighth Earls OF
Stair all died without issue-a circum
stance probably unique In the annals
Of the peerage. The family of III,
first (the Glencoe earl became entirely
extinct in 1870 and the succession
passed to the descendants o. his next
brother. Sir james Dalrymple. froT
whom came down, of course, the much
respected peer just deceased.-Londor
Daily Chronicle.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
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WHY Capability Wins.

The best way to meet false asser-
ton is to grant all of it you can in
fairness and then mercilessly demolish
Its vital part.
1t may be admitted that, il higher
education meant more scholarship, If
happiness meant mere contentment.
and if marriage meant mere housework
and child bearing. then the HIGHER edu-
cation of women would not tend to hap.
piness in marriage.
Perhaps this is what the objectors
have in mind-in which case they
themselves need little higher edu.
cation on all those subjects.
Every progressive faculty of n col
lege or university to-day knows that
all the faculties, and that girls need
that even more than boys-because
they are to be mothers, says Charlotte
Perkins Gilman in Success.
An increase in all directions-largeT
power. knowledge, skill aud experience
capable woman, and a wise, capable
woman will be happier in marriage
than an ignorant. weak one; unless
and perhaps this is what they mean-
unless it is assumed that men average
poorly. that they are low. coarse,
vicious things. and that an improved
variety of woman would be miserable
where those of the old kind were happy
in their ignorance. This is untrue at
both ends. and ignorance is not neces.
sarily bliss. A mud turtle may be hap.
pier than a skylark, but he does not
look so.--Alirror and Farmer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

1t Is almost impossible to keep brittle
finger nails in shapely condition.
Close cutting does not improve matters,
and it detracts greatly from the ap.
pearance of the finger tips. Begin at
the root OF the evil and feed the nails
Before retiring rub the nails freely
with sweet oil or vaseline and wee :.
loose kid gloves to protect the clothil,.
and bedding The gloves should be per-
fOrated at the palms and the middle
or the fingers to admit Il free clrcula
ton of air. Wear gloves whenever pos
slble while sweeping and dusting,' or
doing other rather coarse work. for the
texture of the skin is thus preserved
and damage to the nails prevented.
After washing dishes wash the hands
in clear warm water. rinse in cold
water. anOint the nails with a little
vaseline and wipe away all surplus
Keep up the treatment of the nails
daily for a month. and you will see a
marked improyement.--Ncw Haven
Register. ....... ......
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
Charming women at tho Bar.

In the case of woman and the bar.
the Law Journal does Its best to look
ut the matter from the point of view
of public interest. How would the
woman barrister affect the administra-
tlon of justice? 1t would be hind.
rance. when we consider with what
zeal and emulation. with which the
legal proceedings are conducted In our
courts, how keen and close and per-
sonal is the struggle of advocacy which
they involve, a change in the direction
Of the lady barrister Is greatly to be
deprecated. Introduce charming w0m-
an on the scene, and what man with
the ordinary instincts of chivalry but
must lower his lance before such an
adversary, must feel himself at dis
advantage. disarmed. shorn of half his
lighting strength? And with this feel
Ing the efficiency OF our present system.
with Its free and equal terms of com
bat. its frank exchange OF friendly
Bullets, must needs suffer"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
HammociSs For SIN all Rooms.

There are many rooms too small to
hold conveniently comfortable sofa.
For these l consider hammock little
short of a necessity. while in large
rooms the hammock would merely be
an added beauty, perfect lounge for
reading. and an ideal resting place.
1t must be netted with strong silk,
it must be very wide and long enough
to lie at ease and rest and sleep in.
and the color must be in perfect har-
mony with the room. says London
Queen.
An Oriental drapery is needed to
throw over one end. and at least four
large soft cushions for the inside of the
hammock. The carpenter must be
called in to plug the wall and screw
in hooks, which must not be done too
high; one sits rs well as lies in a
hammock. If the carpenter has any
fear of the strain on the walls, pieces
of wood can be fastened to the floor
and to the required height on the walls,
and can be carved or painted at will.
There now remains simply the hang.
Ing of the hammock and the tying ON.
of two large silk bows at the extreme
ends to cover the hooks. In q small
room. when not needed. the hammock
can be unslung and dropped to the
ground. am sure that the first siesta
In the gentle swaying hammock will
repay all trouble and expense Mirror
and Farmer. r
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
. EcIPES

Shortcake-Rub half cupful OF but.
ter into one pint of flour. add two level
teaspoonfuls of baking powder; mix
well and add half a cupful of milk,
knead lightly; roll out, cut in large
biscuits, bake slowly on the griddle or
In quick oven.
Hermits-Three eggs, one cup of but
ter, one and one-half cupfuls of sugar,
one cup of seeded raisins chopped, two
ounces of citron chopped fine, one tea
spoon each Of cloves. allspice and Gin
namon. Add -four enough to roll out;
cut In rounds; lay on creased pan aud
bake In moderate oven.
Tongue or Ham on Toast-Chop one
cuptul of boiled ham or tongue very
fine. beat the yOlks of two eggs until
thick, add them to the tongue or ham
with ODe-quarter teas0Oonful of mus
tard and little cayenne pepper; stir
over the fire until the eggs are creamy;
serve on squares of buttered toast.
Vanity Puns-Boil one cup of milk
and thicken with -four to a stiff dough;
set away to cool; then add three eggs,
one by one, unbeaten. and one table.
spoonful of melted butter. Drop by
the spoonful into hot fat and when
brown remove and drain on paper.
Roll In sugar and cinnamon mixed.
Tomato Preserves and peel
carefully small potatoes: weigh them
and add an equal amount of sugar and
let stand over night; pour on all the
Juice and boil until 1t is a thick syrup;
add tomatoes and cook until clear and
transparent; one piece of ginger root
or one lemon to each pound OF fruit
gives pleasant flavor.
Cheese Sraws-Two ounces Of flour.
two ounces OF grated American cheese.
one ounce of pamesan, dash of cay.
enne, pinch of salt. one egg: miS
-four. cayenne. salt and cheese 10.
gether then add the eggs and work all
to n smooth paste. Roll out on
honred board until very thin; cut IN
strips one-elghth Of All inch wide and
six inches long. place ON a creased pan
and bake in a very moderate oven.
When delicate brown. remove.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

An interior gown of pastel heliotrope
crepe de chine has narrowly gored
prlncesse front. Above the waist this
is accordion pleated, with yoke collar
arrangement of broad Alencon lace,
and a bertha of the same quite low
down on the shoulders, so that in effect
it forms epaulettes. The princesse
panel is embroidered down the front in
wistaria flower and foliage design, out
lined in silver thread and pansy purple
chenille appliqued down on the hello
rope crepe. The full sleeves are gath
cred into n broad cuff of Alencon lace.
rhe edges of the side cores which come
over the princesse front are embroid-
cred with the flowing wistarla pattern,
continued as border around the
gowns hem all the way across to the
other side and up again. This is in
purple chenille. silver thread and
shaded green embroidery silks for the
rollage.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
Camphor VS.. Good Cleaning.

Many housewives place undue con.
iidence in the cleansing powers Of
camphOr.
The rely upon it to do the wsre
which should be accomplished by a
thorough cleaning.
Camphor will not stop the ravages OF
moths in carpets after the insects have
commenced eating.
Nor will they then pay any regard to
!he presence of cedar or tobacco.
A good way in which to kill them
Is to take coarse crash towel and
wiring 1t out of clean water. spread ID
smoothly on the carpet, and then iron
1t dry with a-good hot iron. repeating
the operation on all suspected places
and those least used.
The process does not injure the pile
or color of the carpet in the least: and
1t is not necessary to press hard, heat
and steam being the agents. and they
do the wor.; effectually on worms and
eggs.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
New Bridal Wells.

Every bride likes TO have something
new and original in her costume for
that occasion Of occasions. Here is a
pretty idea that will be something new
and yet true to the old custom of the
veil
choose that is soft and filmy. Then
have wreaths Of garlands painted in
the most delicate shades and flowers
The conventional orange blossoms are,
of course, the most appropriate, but the
pale tinted wreaths are charming and
relieve the all white of the regulation
bride attire.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
Buckles OF fur on hats.

Buckles of fur on hats.
Hair ornaments are almost endless
In variety.
The Japanese netsukis lose none OF
their vogue.
The most elegant gowns are really
the simplest.
Fish-scale bow knots make handsome
hair ornaments.
Millinery roses this winter are little
bits OF things In velvet.
Muffs are very, very big. but fOrtu
nately lighter than they look.
Two or three kinds OF rare lace are
combined In the best shoulder collars,
Strapplngs of stitched and cut cloth
are among the most accepted trim.
mings.
Green velvet leaves are used exten.
slvely for the decoration of evening
gowns.
Tips of Jet or metal finish the ends OF
the ostrich quill. which is supposed to
show on the hat.
A revival in the way OF dress acces.
sorles are the many new ruchings for
the neck and sleeves.
There Is no limit to the hand bags.
chatelaines and purses, and nearly all
are quite expensive.
Small fans are generally covered
with tiny spangles. which fash like
brilliants when In motion.
One OF the button fads is to stud
collar and belt with buttons resembling
gold 5r steel nall heass-
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Mr.. McCiaim,. Un,uesy Number.

While the figures nine and thirteen
are found conspicuous In the lives Of
some men and to some superstltlous
persons have remarkable bearing,
Deputy Warden Dowell. of the South
ern Illinois Penitentiary, adds the figur,
two to the list In the following unusua
story concerning w. Il. McClaln. win,
was sent to the penitentlary from
Shel5yyille.
McClain was sentenced for tern
of two years. At the time of his arresi
lie was twenty-five years old. II,
was born In the second month OF thu
year and also arrested In the secont
month and on the twenty-second day
When he was given his cell number !
was found 10 be 2222. ana the cell 4
which lie was assigned was 222. sev
eral other minor incidents also occnrre'
In which the figure prominently ap
penred. d.-Chicago Inter-ocean.
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Household
yvonderful Kitchenvare,

A visit to the kitchenware depart.
ment of large city store is enough to
make the veriest spinster long for q
home to furnish if she has a spark OF
femniDity in her makeup.
There are enameled sauce and stew
pans of milky whiteness finished with
edges of gilt. There are all sorts OF
cooking utensils, tea pots. coffee pots.
preserving kettles. milk boilers. cereal
cooker. and dishpans which are dainty
enough TO use Oh the dining room
table. As these will never rust they
are greatly to be desired by the house.
wife, and although they are rather ex.
pensiye they are doubtless cheaper in
the end than those which cost less but
wear out sooner.-New York Press. -
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27


Tender feet are very painful ana
require special attention daily. A
treatment given each night will work
wonders. Bathe the feet in warm
water to which heaping teaspOonful
Of borax has been added. wipe quite
dry and scrape all callous spots with
pumice stone, then dip them in cold
water TO prevent taking cold.
To harden feet salt bath is invalua
Bile. After it sponge the feet and
ankles with alcohol.
To reduce swollen feet use only
moderately warm water and an as
trlngent made by two ounces each of
rock salt and powdered alum. mixing
and putting two teaspoonfuls TO four
quarts of water.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
Grs Mcclatchie standing in the middle

Grs McClatchie standing in the middle
of the kitchen floor.
"Wcll, I'll be skeweredI" he said.
slowly. Then. as his hostess had not
locked or even shut the door at the
steps
Molly found Edward in wild dcirium
that even the ice did not allay.
what shall | do? Oh. what shall
dof' was her dumb cry, as he strug.
gled flercely with her. and in answer
came the thought of the burglar. Leav.
ing Edward to fate for q few minutes
she ran to seek her ellow.housebroak.
er. She found him in the dining room
looking over the silver by the light Of
the candle she had left there. As she
entered lie turned startled and made a
nervous gesture toward his pocket.
"Oh. I'm so glad you're still here"
| cried Molly. eXcltedly. please come
with me. Mr.. Carson is dreadfully de
lirious. and don't know what to do.
| Come" and she twitched his sleeve TO
hasten his hesitating progress.
McClatchie followed slowly. but once
in the sick room his dlfiidence van
ished. Many a case of delirlum tire.
mems among his friends had given him
confidence ns nurse. Molly became
his subordinate with instructive sur
render. for she saw that with the sick
man he was alert and capable, and
showed a marked gentleness - bred.
perhaps, by his vocation.
Three o'clock had struck before Car
| son sank into the quiet OF exhaustion.
Molly's face fairly glowed with graft
! tude as she turned TO McClatchie.
The man grlnned with honest pride.
| Though the smile did something to re.
deem his face, Molly appreciated for
the first time since his abrupt appear
ance what roughlooking fellow he
was Now that all was quiet she grew
eager for him to leave.
"If you're going through the village
she said. would you stop at DR.. Fra
dy's and ask him to come here at once?
It's the rock house opposite the post.
office"
The grin faded from McClatchies
face
offlce?" he repeated. I'D rather not 90
there, Ma'am. You see-you see, I've
visited there once tonight already"
But why should that prevent you?
Oh. You mean you--? O.oh,'
Molly stared at the man with soma
little fear as the import of his words
dawned on her but her gaze at him
Comprehended Edward. and n greater
fear seized her as she thought of he,
situation if left alone with him during
another parOXysm. Drawing closer to
McClatchip she looked guiltily about,
and then whispered:
Did any one see you:'
NO"
Then if I should write note could
you not leave it there? You see
Her voice broke. and she made a ges.
ture of helplessness. The suspicion OF
tears was too much for Gus.
go ahead and write. I'll do it," ne
growled.
At half past four the old doctor was
with Molly.
WAS l compoundlng a felony or any,
thing:" she asked smiling up at him.
And McClatchie, walking over the
sleepers on his way to DENLY. was ex
periencing sensation new to hing
yearning for woman's love like Mol
ly'S for her husband. and feeling o!
complacence over his nights work
even though his pockets were empty
New York Times.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
WE TWO.

Heavy the clouds and 1rcary the day
One like we used 10 have long ago;
Chilly and cold and bleak and gray.
But Polly and 7, on orr homeward way,
Care not at all for the binding snow.
"
Streets are deserted save here and there
Red.nosed pedestrians vending their way
Over the sleet.coyered plvements where
An ill.chosen step means q trip through air
And heavy fil on this winters day.
Snugly ensconced in a wooden wrap
Hands in a muf and her face aslow,
Polly is thinking OF me. m1yhap,
And I--well, from under my heavy cap
I'm dreaming OF her. for love her 50.
Only we two, vet a happier pair
Couldn't be found over land or sea.
For love Polly. ~ sweet and fair.
And no cause have I for a single care,
For Polly-shc tod me so-lovcs me,
jerome p. Freshman. in Baltimore News
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
To Look Slight.


Nothing Is prettier and more becom-
ing to a fair. slight woman with a
pretty complexion than white. but
white must be carefully avoided by
her sister of too ample charms.
Black is the color for the stout
woman, especially If she be of the
black-eyed and black haired type. A
black gown will make her look slighter
than anything else. while pale blue,
light gray and nearly every shade of
red will make her too. to- solid liesh'
most undeslrably self-assertive.
A subdued shade of blue. heliotrope
and olive green. with black. may all
be advantageously worn by the stout
woman, who will also find mauve and
the higher shades of green used in dec
Grafton about the throat and shoulders.
very helpful in diminishing the effs
Of her siZe.-Home Notes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
rh, selection Of Drs.. rrlmming..

Many lovely embroiderles. partieu-
larly In gold and silver. are shown In
the shops, but these must be bought
with discretion. A great deal Of money
can be wasted In this way. aud good
frock ruined by inferior accessories.
The study of dress is a very difficult
subject now, even for the rich. while
ordinary folk have much to grumbe
about.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
A wn-Cioud Effect.

With this most unusual blouse Is
worn a very full white silk net skirt,
shlrred down half way to the knees.
rhe bottom has four two-lnch tucks,
each edged with narrow point d'esprlt.
A long fitted petticoat. which shows
plainly through the net. Is of rose sas.n
the exact shade OF the velvet In the
blouse. A panne velvet glrd!e Is worn
with buckle of rose stones and old sill
yer in art nouveau jewelry.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
About Ne.vets.

Gay velvet is inlald in coat collars. a
Ia milltalre. Shirred velvet forms the
very lovefy collar of an evening coat.
Velvets covered with delicate traccries
in chenille in same tone are a novelty,
Velvet pastiles. as well as chenilles,
are used in the adOrning OF modish
finishes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

Dancing and ball gowns are made in
all the lighter fabrics. Tulle spangled
with crystal makes a becoming cos,
tune. The prisms are fully an inch
long ia some instances, and fall in
showers over the tulle skirt These
gowns are bought In two pieces-a
skirt, and enough for bodice.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

throw the head back. touching at the
same time the hands Mt the back of
the head. and let out the breath as the
arms come slowly down.
\ second Is to raise the arms above
the head in front of the body. with the
hands relaxed and the backs of the
wrists upward. bring them back and
downwards to the sides. then up above
the head again. These movements
must be done slowly and tremendously,
not in a quick or jcrky way.-New
York Evening Journal.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
To Develop Your Neck.

Every girl wants pretty neck. So
iere are some exercises she may try
TO develop herself with IL she is one
OF the unfortunate thin girls.
Stand erect. with the arms at the
sides. then lift them up vertically,
drawing in deep breath. With the
arms IN this position raise upon tiptoes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
A Theatre Gown.

A theatre gown for young gfrl. OF
pal1 blue crepe de chine, is trimmed
with very fine silk passementerie OF
the same color: yoke and undersleeves
Of white embroidered null. The skirt
Is laid in tiny perpendicular tucks
around the hips and is finished at the
bottom with five circular tucks OF
graduated widths.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

Long lace wells are becoming drGped
over hats and tied at the side. These
are forty inches long, aud only ms
wide as the ordinary tulle or net face
veil. Dotted net wells Of the same size
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

Much care is shown in the shaping Of
the lace cuff. smart sleeve finish at
present. This is no longer the plain,
tight cuff of lace. but must fit the arm
in militaire effect and also be irregular
in outline.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

Sheer cottons in dainty dimities in
quaint, oldfashioned cross-bar de.
signs the finest of batiste. closely akin
TO organdy, and printed cottons in POM
padour designs are the smartest wash
fabrics for the summer of 1904.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

Some of the new evening shoes are
in gros grain silk, exquis. .tely embroid
cred by hand. Lace rosettes embellisb
them. and silk stockings are worn
matching the gown.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

Allover lace gowns in alencon, gui
pure. Irish and Renaissance laces arv
worn as much as ever. They are made
over soft taffetas yelled in chiffon.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

skirts must be full or they are not
fashionable, and the pleats. shirrings
and tucking over hips falling in straight
lines below continue in great favor.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

Odd shades of velvet made up in
picturesque style with deep pointed
lace cuffs, lace collar, deep -jeweled
girdle. on long. flowing and graceful
lines. are mucL favored for house wear.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
Bud and Blossom Effects.

Six crochet 'dlngle bangles are in
such favor that bud and blossom ef,
fects in chiffon carry out the same idea
in trimmings for evening dress.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
A New Fabric,

Messaline is new fabric that has
had warm welcome. 1t combines the
best qualities of crepe de chine and
satin liberty.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

Little girls are always charming
and attractive when wearing guimpo
frocks. This one is among the latest
designed by May Manton, and is mado
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27

Hoppe linens are to be used to create
the elaborate linen costume of the fash.
ionable woman.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1904-01-27
The New Skirts.

The new. skirts are to be Of two
lengths, either just touching all around
or escaping the ground by two inches.