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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-13

The Wednesday evening prayer meet
ing will be held in the various homes.
according to announcements to be made,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-13

The Methodist People will hold their
Sunday services in the G. A. r. Hall
during the work of remodeling the
church building. Services as follows:
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11

and chronology of emancipation were
subjected to the same rigorous law.
Several of his generals, as we'll as
Others of his supporters, attempted to
forestall him in this. He brushed
all away and in the secrecy of social
isolation matured and promulgated
the final plan alone. To mention a
minor matter; the house-divided-
against-itself speech was incubated
and brought forth, full-fedged, in the
silence and secrecy of social isola-
tion; nor could the utmost efforts of
his most ardent friend stay its ad-
vent.
On January 5, 1859, the Legisla-
ture elected Senator Douglas to be his
own successor in the United States
Senate, over Lincoln, who was the
candidate of the opposition; after
which the Democrats proceeded to
paint the city very red.
l repaired at once to the law-ofTice
Of Lincoln C Herndon, expecting to
find the junior partner for the SYM
pathetic Offices of condolences; but
found instead, Lincoln, alone and de-
jected, brooding over his adverse po-
litical defeat. regret to remember,
that, instead of condoling with him.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11

Necessity has ever been the mother
Of invention. Housekeepers have long
wanted some other means of enlarg-
ing the seating capacity of their dining
tables other than by the mere extern
sion, especially in the case of round
tables. Nothing here need be said
of the joy of round table, nor of its
satisfaction in many ways, except
when occasion demands its extension
and the cordial round table becomes
the oval strung out" table, with
guests feeling that they're not quits
hearing all that is being said, miss.
ing delightful banter and wit. Now
comes the manufacturer to the rescue
and puts on the market a round OK.
tension table. that Is all that tvs
name implies-round when small,
round when large or extended. This
table is made in sizes from forty-eight
inches to sixty inches, and when ex.
tended is fifteen inches greater in
diameter. The extension is made by
adding four segments of wood to ths
outer edge of the original table
These segments can not be added
to any table but the one especially
designed for them This table is
made in several designs and in oak,
mission and mahogany. When not in
use the segments are fitted in a crate
and stored away.
But the manufacturer has not
stopped with this invention He is
Offering another device for enlarging
table, called a banquet table top,
which may be fastened to any kind OF
table, oblong, round or square in
shape. This top consists of eight
segments which come in crate fitted
with casters and may be stored away
easily when not in use. The tops
make practically the same sized tables
as the kind described above, and are
made in even more varieties of wood
plain wood IL tablecloth is to be
used on it, fine or fancy wood II
doilies or lace mats are to be used.
The prices for these tops and for the
round extension tables are reasonable.
New Haven Register.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11

CMr. Whitney was an intimate
friend of Lincoln from 1859 till the
latter's death. His Life on the Cir
cult With Lincoln" and "Lincolns
Last Speech" are among his best
known works. He is lawyer by pro-
fesslon and has held several political
offices.-Editor.
On May 27, 1856, Mr.. Lincoln and
I were staying over night at Decatur,
and in the evening we walked out to
the public square, and when we had
reached particular spot. after veri-
flying it, he said, partly to himself
and partly to me, Here, on this ex-
act spot, twenty-siX years ago, stood
alone by our wagon, which contained
all that my father and owned in the
world" This incident, and his man
ner of viewing 1t, was typical and
symbolical of his entire career; for,
although his life was largely hedged
in by crowds and his career and des-
others, yet his essential self, the
thinking part, was passed in social
isolation.
When he had a difficult case to de-
velop and mature he would be miss
ing; this was more especially true Of
his life on the circuit, or when he de-
sired to make an extra effort he
would hide somewhere, and In
silence, isolation and secrecy, by re-
Election and self-introspection, mature
his plans. Nor would he have any
stated or especial place to conceal
himself; the unused back-room of a
law office, or an obscure corner of a
clerks, treasurer's or sheriff's Office
or a lonely bedroom of some of the
travelling bar-the obscure streets of
the village, or the woods or country
roads; each and all were alike and
serviceable, and equally put In requi-
sition by him; and by lonely drill and
mental discipline, he would grasp
and comprehend the whole scope and
plan, and all essential details of the
case within the compass of his mind
in an orderly manner.
AS a law student (if his sparse
efforts in that line may warrant such
designation), 1t was the same; he
would perch himself on top of a
wood-pile in the shade. and, as the
sun intruded, would grind around
IN the shade. One day Russell God
by. an irreverant farmer (whom Lin
coin used to habitually help in hog
killing time) saw him on top of a
wood-pile. with a book in his hand.
He was astonished at the spec
tacle. "Mawnin', Abel" "Mawnin'!"
whats yer readin'?' said he. curl
ously. II hain't a readin' - I'm
studyin' was replied, whats yer
studyin'?" asked Godby Law, "
said Abe, laconically. Godby was
almost paralyzed Good God AL
mighty" gasped he.
His conception. scheme, method
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11
Drawing and Holding.

There is much unwise talk about
drawing preachers. We do not dis
parage the ability to draw a large
congregation. 1t is an art we'll worth
studying and acquiring. But 1t Is
not right to lay the entire RESPONSE
bility for drawing the community
into the church upon the preacher.
Has the church no duty in the case?
Are there not churches that cannot
hold the people when they are drawn
by the minister? Are there not
church members who do more scat
tering than drawing? We have
known leading members to drive
away some whom the minister had
drawn to the house of the Lord.
DR.. Henry Van Dyke tells about
layman who came to his study, from
one of the churches in the Murray
Hill neighborhood, to inquire about
a pastor to fill the vacant pulpit. He
asked DR.. Van Dyke IL he could rec
ommend someone. The doctor told
him he could recommend a dozen.
The gentleman seemed surprised at
that, for he could hardly believe there
were a dozen ministers in the land
At to minister to so important a con-
gregation. DR.. Van Dyke named one
after another; to each one the
preacher-hunter made some objec-
ton. One had weak voice, another
wore black cravat in the pulpit, and
another had disagreeable delivery.
At last the gentleman said: What
we want In our church is a minister
that will draw" "Oh, no, my Chris
tian friend" said the doctor. what
you want is a church that will hold.
You haven't got it. Twenty congre-
cations have passed through your
church because you have rot had a
church that will hold. You want a
church that will hold the people when
they get into 1t. The minister cannot
hold them. Success depends not half
so much upon the minister as upon
you, the church"
Every church member should be a
drawing card. BY the magnetism OF
his spiritual personality. by the eff
cacy of his prayers, by the power of
his sanctified effort, he should draw
the people from all classes to the
house of the Lord. Let your light
so shine that others may see your
good works and glorify your Father
which is in Heaven" Then shall the
church of God prosper greatly and
Mount Zion shall rejoice.
Advocate.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11
With Directoire Gowns.

If directoire gowns really become
fashionable, it is hoped that other
extravagances of the same period will
not also be revived. The beautiful
Nine. Tallien, who led the fashions
at the time of the French directory,
is said to have appeared with rings
on her toes. Her silk stockings were
made with divisions like the fingers
of a glove, and she wore sandals
studded with jewels. Nine. Tallien
was, however, sensible enough to dis
card the fashionable faxen wig and
to wear her own black hair unpow-
dered. Natural coiffures did not long
remain simple. though. Under the
Empire they became so elaborate that
the ladies of the court had to have
their hair dressed the night before
Napoleon's cornation, and were then
propped upright in their chairs in
order to sleep without damaging their
headdress.-NewY York Sun.
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in the homes of many of New York's
socially elect. A dog may be buried
or clothed or be-collared with jewels
without necessarily becoming one of
his mistress family; but how can he
sit at table with the family, in a
special chair next to that of his ador-
er, be waited upon by special foot
man and receive specially cooked
food, without ranking as full men,
ber of the household? Inconceivable
as it may appear, the above situation
is seen almost every day by those
who have dog worshiping friends. In
fact, it has become so usual thing
in many homes that one may hear
the mistress of a household say to
her butler: james, you must see
that Pankys steak is better cooked,
And don't forget to tell the cook
not to serve any chicken for him this
week. His Indigestion just now is
something awful!"-New York Press.
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AR FRlzLS ]VN
HAAFAsSgoME9

Black and white are as popular In
hats as at the first of the season.
An enormous ball of rhinestones is
the most popular hatpin ornament.
Black hats must be intensely black,
and white as purely white as possible.
Touches of copper are coming in
to rival the much used gold and sill
yer.
Grey net and chiffon tulle are in
the height of fashion for tunic ef.
fects.
Heels. having risen almost to an
absurd height, are now coming down
again.
Bronze is a new shade and looks
something like copper touched with
pale gold.
Flame color is much to the front
for gowns and trimmings of all de-
scriptions.
Fewer gauZy materials and more
substantial weaves will probably be
wanted than last season.
In spite OF the increasing popularity
of the stock, the white turnover col
lar is still In good style.
Stylish gowns reproduce largely
the colorings and designs OF precious
old Indian and cashmere shawls.
Collars must now meet in front in
straight up and down line; fiaring
corners are no longer permitted.
Pearled chiffons that looks as IL
drops of dew had spattered them are
the newest designs for evening gowns.
Among the novel Paris hosiery
there are black pure thread silk
stockings with instep worked in coll
ors.
There is a fringe effect upon the
newest purses Of leather and suede.
and 1t is fad to have them OF the
shade of the gown.
A new style Of petticoat that has
appeared Is no larger at the hem than
1t is at the hops except for VS. of
narrow pleating that are let In to
make walking possible.
Fillets come In different lengths.
some to circle the head almost COM
pletely. others to circle II half way
and others to simply cross the crown
OF the head.-New York Sun.
II was at first thought that the re-
turn OF the long sleeve meant the
doom Of the bracelet. but this favor
ite OF fashion has very happily adapt
ed itself to changed conditions.
Ruchings figure as one OF the most
becoming fads of the season. They
are pleated very full and fall over
the tops of the high collars. suggest
ing picture from the Ellzabethan
era.
Blou es OF colored net to wear
with tailored suits are made over q
plain lining. tucked all over, and fin-
ished of with collar and cuffs OF
pompadour silk in the same shade as
the net.
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Concerning the Bible.

1t is impossible to govern the world
without od--George Washington.
The farther the ages advance in
cultivation the more the Bible can be
used.-Goethe.
Christ proved that He was the Son
OF the Eternal by His disregard of
time.-Napoleon Bonaparte.
A better knowledge of the Chris
tian religion is to be acquired by
reading the Bible than in any other
9enjamin Rush.
AL the good from the Saviour of
the world is communicated through
this Book. But for this Book. we
could not know right from wrong. All
the things desirable to man are con-
tanned in it.-Abraham Lincoln.
BY the study of what other book
could children be so humanized? II
Bible reading is not accompanied by
restraint and solemnity | do not be-
lieve there is anything in which chill.
dren take more pleasure. Professor
Hurley.
So great is my veneraticn for the
Bible that the earlier my children be-
gin to read 1t, the more confident will
be my hope that they will prove use.
ful citizens to their country, and re.
spectacle members of scciety.-John
Quincy Adams.
Hold fast 10 the Bible as the sheet
anchor to your liberties. Write its
precepts on your hearts and practice
them in your lives. To the influence
Of this Book we are indebted for the
progress made in true civilization,
and TO this we must look as our guido
in future.-Ulysses S. Grant.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11
Llncoln's Love of Solitude.

He was not polite or polished ex-
teriorly; his grace and amenities
were of the heart and affections; he
was abashed and embarrassed In the
presence of females-in fact, In any
kind of genteel society OF strangers.
We were once being entertained at
a private house on the circuit. ana
three ladies and he and ] were In the
parlor; he took shelter beneath my
wing and got along $3.50 until was
called TO the front door to see
client. Upon my return | found him
Ill at ease. a very personihcation OF
awkwardness and bashfulness. HIS
legs and arms seemed to be In the
way; they appeared to be committing
a social offense by being there. But
It was seldom that he went into So
ciety anywhere; he preferred the So
ciety OF his boon companions OF the
circuit, or frank solitude. During the
sitting OF the Bloomington Conven-
ton, In 1855. several OF US atteDdant
thereupon were guests at Judge
Davis house by his invitation, In his
absence. Lincoln was perfectly fa-
miitar with al present. including our
hostess, who vas not only 4 ..or-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11
Talcnm Powder Cases.

Dainty inexpensive gifts that make
nice prizes or birthday offerings for
the school friend are boxes of violet
scented talcum, covered with cretonne
cases.
These cases are quite simply made,
being nothing but two pieces of cre-
tonne or heavy flowered ribbon, the
exact size of the powder case. They
may either be overcast together on
the wrong side or the edges can be
bound with a narrow gold galloon.
The cretonne case reaches to the
upper edge of the powder can, where
the holes are, and to 1t is attached a
top that comes down an inch or more
at the sides and is bound in gold
galloon. These tops may be entirely
separate from the bottom or they can
be fastened to the case at the back
New York World.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11
Hint For PanerinC.

In papering any room it should be
remembered that light is the first
consideration and that the paper must
be chosen accordingly.
Pure white is the best choice when
a specially light room is wanted, as
1t absorbs only about fifteen per cent.
of the light thrown upon it. Dark
green, on the other hand, is the
greatest consumer of light, absorb
ing about elghty-fve per cent.
Next to white as a light-producer
are the soft pastel tints and light
blues. which absorb from twenty 20
twenty-five per cent. Of the light;
then comes orange at thirty per cent. !;
apple and gray greens, almost fifty
per cent, and the popular brown Is
almost as bad as dark green, as 10
takes up about sixty to seventy per
cent. of the light it should throw out.
New York World.
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aGoodaThMgS
!QSSDh Eat
SSsS-..s o. czND nov TO
NRe&kV P2EI24RE. THIN

Molasses Gingerbread.-One cup
good molasses. one-half cup sugar,
one-half cup butter, one cup hot
water, one teaspoonful soda. one-half
teaspoonful ginger. one-half tea
spoonful salt. Bake in a shallow pan
In quick oven.
breakfast Cream.-Beat the white
OF one egg very light, add to one
quart of scalding water mot boiIing)
milk; add one teaspoonful OF sugar,
let stand over night. III you have
guests at breakfast they will not dis.
pute you when you pass the cream"
Braised Beef.-Take three pounds
OF round steak and put in covered
baking dish. Then add one Gun cold
water. two medium onions cut fine. a
little salt. Lay two slices OF salt
pork on top. Bake three hours and
when done thiokcn the gravy with
little -four and serve.
Green Pea and Rice Soup.-Open a
can OF green peas, put under a faucet
and rinse thoroughly. then drain;
boil one-half cup of rice in milk til
soft, add stock, the peas, Tablespoons
full of butter and teaspoonful sugar.
little salt and pepper; II liked. Iittle
Hour mixed with milk and stirred in.
Cook one-half hour altogether.
Egg and Cheese Salad.-Shce ten
hard-boiled eggs and place a layer on
small lettuce leaves arranged on a
platter. Crate over this a thick COW
ering of cheese. then a few finely
chopped pickles. then the eggs. cheese
and so on until the eggs are used up.
Put salad dressing over each raound
and tablespoon OF cheese on top OF
this.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11
Speed on Lincoln's Religion.

when knew him. In early life. he
was a skeptic. He had tried hard to
be a believer. but his reason could
not grasp and solve the great prob
lem as taught. 49,. He often
said that the most ambitious man
might live to see every hope fall. but
no Christian could live to see his fail.
because fulfilment could only come
when life ended. The only
evidence have OF any change was In
the summer before he was killed.
was invited out to the Soldiers'
Home to spend the nixht. Az ! en-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11

cloak of banter or as a means to
start a round of laughter, which
stings. | often wish 1 was back In
my Western home. We might not
have been what you call smart there,
but at least we were sincere and ap-
preciative." Every hostess in New
York society knows how this young
woman feels. 1t is the experience of
all women who take trouble to please
their guests. Our society has been
satiated with good things, and indiS
ference is the natural result.-New
York Press.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11

oughly domestic lady OF rare attain
ments, but OF extreme simplicity OF
style and pretensions as well. Ev,-
IDENTIFY there was no reason for con-
straint, but as we cane into the din
Ing room the first time Lincoln
adroitly and prematurely sat at a side
OF the table. why, Mr.. Lincoln"
said Mrs. Davis. Il expected you to
take Mr.. Davis place" Il thought
So" said he. with chuckle, "and
that's the reason that ] hurried up
and got here. Whitney's a young
man; let him run the carving"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11
Helen Couldn't Say No.

Some women are so queer. An
East End woman received a morning
call recently from an old and dear
friend.
Helen" said the friend, "I want
to ask favor of you, and l don't
know just how to do it." She paused
and giggled slightly.
GO on" said the other woman.
"Well, it's this way, Helen. You
remember that lovely table ornament
we saw the other day at Chrystal's.
the one you said you'd like? Well,
George and I have bought it for you
for Christmas. Now, I'm going to
have little dinner Saturday night
Georges brother Jim will be in town
and want you and Henry to
come"
"Well?" said the other woman.
Eyes. Well, you see, Helen, I've
Just set my heart on using that table
ornament Saturday night. And of
course wouldn't use it without your
consent-and would you really care,
dear, If / used it--for, of course, it's
really yours, and 1t couldn't hurt 1t
any. I'm sure, and, and, anyway,
you'd be there to see 1t you wouldn't
object. would you?"
So Helen said she wouldn't object
and the other woman went away in
cheerful frame OF mind.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
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RELlcloUs READMc
FOR THE QUIET HOUR.
as
SEARCH ME, O GOD"

Be Thou my Friend, and look upon my
heart,
Lord Jesus, Son Of Mani
Each seed of good or ill that there has
part,
Do Thou in mercy scan.
The burning springs there lurking,
o Lord Thou canst control,
And each wild passion working
Within my sinful soul.
Yes, be my Friend, and look upon my
heart
On all that's hidden there;
The deeper guilt that stings me With its
dart,
The unknown sins bear;
The passions that distress me
Let Thy pure presence slay;
The sorrows that oppress me
Before Thee flee away.
Oh, shine upon me with Thy holy light,
When glittering doom ] see,
And leave me not in tribuation's night,
But send sweet peace to mel
The chains of sin dissever,
Blind fancy's widest play;
Then, then, my Lord forever
Take grief and sin away!
-Lange.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-02-11
Indepcndcnt-or Whato

There Is no freedom in serving our
own VIII. Il usually carry a cigar
with me" said a man who smokes
but little, "as a sort OF declaration Of
Independence. Ee means, las evil
dence that | am not ready to be in
dependent"-but he would not have
liked 10 put It just that way. To b,
Independent OF self Is the only inde.
pendence that brings real freedom.
But independence of self is possible
only by genuine bondage TO One who
Is better than self. Free, as bond
servants" said Pe.er. Happy is the
man who IS indereadent enough to be
the slave OF Sunday School
Times.
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Morgan's Cigar Habit.

Here is a possible explanation OF
the strong prediction J. Pierpont
Morgan has for cigars. According
to the United States Tobacco Jour.
nal. the Chester School. OF Water.
bury. which the financier once at.
tended. has sued man in Hamden,
Conn. for years board and tuition
for his son. The defendant makes
the answer for his refusal to pay that
tie school officials and teachers used
tobacco IN the presence OF he pupils.
thereby encouraging them TO contract
the habit.
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tered the room, near night, he was
sitting near a window intently read
ing his Bible. Approaching him, !
said. i am glad to see you SO profita-
bly, engaged Yes. said he. 4 am
profitably engaged WE'LL said l, II
you have recovered ..om your skepti-
cism. am sorry {. say that have
not Looking me earnestly in the
face, and placing his hand on my
shoulders. he said. You are wrong,
Speed; take all OF this Book upon
reason that you can. and the balance
on faith. and you will live and die a
happier and better man.
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.aesssasss sSsssSssssSssa,
| HOUSEHOLD MATTERS. J
VI
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For Care OF Teeth.

ALL surfaces of the teeth should
be thoroughly brushed after each
meal. AS far as possible, brush the
gums toward the cutting edges of the
teeth.
"A tooth powder should be used
in the brush. Tooth powder and
brush can be obtained at the in
firmary at small cost.
3-Unless the teeth are regularly
cleaned, it is impossible to keep the
teeth and mouth in a healthy condi-
Haven Register.