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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-08-12

Prentiss knew this. and knew, too,
that a whole group of other young
people were influenced largely by the
attitude of these same active and
spirited young Parlins How he had
failed to strike the note of sympathy
with them, sincerely as he longed to
do so, he did not quite know.
Their home was delightful; they
were delightful; Peter himself, with
all his oddity, was delightful. They
had been all that was courteous to
him. he found evidence on every
side of their interest in what inter-
ested him; and yet
The young minister pondered over
the question with bent brows as he
went to bed that night in "the boys
room, while in the curtained alcove
adjoining, Peter composed himself
grimly to doubtful rest on the huge
and clumsy old sofa. known imme-
MORALLY in the family as "Belre-
moth"
Uneasy as were Peters slumbers.
they were deep. 1t was some time
after his dreams had been disturbed
that he really woke to hear the tap
ping at his door. A voice followed,
cautious but desperate, Peter!
Quick! / wan. you!"
He sprang up and looked out, to
see Lefty standing in the hall, heg
face pallid above her little pink
wrapper.
"It's Emily-and the pipe in the
laundry! She thinks it's broken
oh, not the pipe. Peter-her ankle!
1t froze, you see, and then burst
Peter!-the pipe! We heard 1t drip
ping, and we were so afraid we'd
wake up mother or Aunt Helen or
| the minister-and Emily said she
could turn OFF the. water herself, and
she slipped on the cellar stairs and
turned her ankle, 1t isn't broken!
Anyway, it's Just pouring into the
kitchen now
II see," said Peter, with prompt
though hazy reinsurance. go down,
Lefty. I'll be with you in a second"
In not much more, wildly but suf-
ficiently clothed, he appeared among
the pallid group in the dining-room.
What ho!" he cried, with nervous
but rallying cheerfulness. "Hilda
here. too? Come-Emily first! An.
kle. is It? Let me see-there was
! something--waiti"
Dashing into the parlor. he rum
mayed blindly among the tables. "I'd
give something pretty II Rex had
stayed at home instead of mel" he
groaned. "of all the duffers In a
case like this. am Now what do
you do with frozen ankle-I mean
broken--a burst-Ahl" He
pounced triumphantly upon fat
brown book which he vaguely remem-
bered seeing his mother use in emerg-
encies. and opened 1t at random as
he dashed back. Here you are,
Lefty! Here's the very thing! Telh
you Just what to do. Let's see. Seat
the company In circle around the
room, and take two -
"Peter!" Letty's voice struggled
with hysterical laughter. THAT
'isn't It! That's One Hundred and
/ One Parlor Amusements'!
Peter cast the book from him. "It
looks just like thatl" he said. bitter
ly. why 1t should want to go and
be something else shall have to
call up doctor. II It does rouse the
house. Tell Emily to hold on till
60 aud turn the water off, N
sT've turned It on"
Til, crisp. strong voice broke In
upon them without prelude. The
minister, standing In the doorway.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-08-12

find it. If you could lay your hands
on an old piece of canvas, now"
'Mr. Prentiss! You're not going
to- Peter stumbled and stopped
did you ever hear of 'wiping a
joint?' The minister's smile was
still absorbed and earnest. That's
rather technical, perhaps, but I'm go
ing to wrap this lead around the
break in the pipe, if can manage at
this distance"
But, sir"-Peter's tone was stiff
with remonstrance - tomorrow
it's Sunday-you've got to preach
81 couldn't preach if l didn't live,
could II" demanded the minister.
with cool good humor. And living
is-well making ladle at this mo-
ment. Will you hold the end of that
wire, Mr.. Parlin, if you don't mind
being plumbers assistant for an
hour?"
Peter opened his mouth once more
and shut it again without speaking.
His incredulous look fell before the
minister's unconcerned open gaze.
So entirely, so joyously competent
looked John Prentiss, his sturdy fig
ure and determined face lit up by
the red freight, that remonstrance
seemed suddenly uncalled for and
absurd.
Plumbers assistant it is" said
Peter. subsiding meekly.
Obedient to instructions, he sought
out the needed tools and appliances.
or their ingenious substitutes, tool:
his turn at holding the melting ladle
improvised from a piece of stout
wire an old saucepan, over the fire,
and pattered gingerly up and down
the stairs with the melted lead.
"You took courses in plumbing
evenings, I suppose, while you were
at the seminary" he observed gently.
watching, with the admiring Lefty
the deft "wiping" Of the broken pipe
with the hot metal.
NO." said the minister. "No,
learned my plumbing first. That and
arpentering-Tm a pretty fair car
penter-took me through high school
and helped lot at college A little
nearer. please, Mr.. Parlin. One
more trip and we're through"
you're wonderl" said Peter,
They we're In the cellar again. The
job was finished. Lefty had gone back
to bed. 1t remained only to test the
repairs and leave the fire right for
the night
The minister stopped to shut the
draft OF the furnace. His face was
grimy. his clothes were covered with
dust and SCOT. his hands black. Peter
looked at them---the capable hands
which had bound up his sisters an
kle. shoveled the coal and mended
the pipe, which should emphasize
with oratorical grace the morrow's
sermon--and at his own slender fing-
ers. seldom stained with anything
deeper than scholarly ink.
He was looking singularly small
to himself In the light of the nights
experience. A minister who could
plumb as well as preach. whose mas
terful energy and resource were as
ready and effective with pipes and
ankles as with arguments and exhor-
tations---
You're certainly a wonder!" said
Peter. and tremor stirred his whim-
sical. grave mouth.
NO" the minister shook on the
compliment In his vigorous. matter
of-fact way as he shook the thick
black lock from his forehead. mo,
not at all. I've had to go through a
lot OF t'sngs to get where l wanted
TO be. that's all. My people didn't
wazc me to go into the mInistry--op-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-08-12
Piazza Shoes.

Piazza shoes and walking shoes
are to be Of two quite distinct va
rieties. Those in which pretty feet
are displayed on porches are much
more elaborate than and not half so
substantial as those intended to tran
sport the same feminine trotters over
the earth. Whether a girl is to say,
Just wait till l get my other shoes
on before step of the piazza" or
whether she is to keep the other pair
handy and make a lightning change
in public, has not yet been announced.
New York Globe.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-08-12
Erpenslye GraftIne Dob.

A Chicago elevator man had q ,sA
OF lamb grated on him. He must
be excused II Ne grows a little chesty
over bis new acquisition. Few men
can AFFORD to sacrifice roast OF :amb
In that fashion at TWENTY-FIVE cents
a ,pound.--Cleysland Plain Dealer
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-08-12

about keeping up appearances; about
this and that imaginary happening
that might not come to pass In q
thousand years. For the major part
Of all the woes which come to us are
merely the outgrowth of our own
foolish fears.
OF course, we could tell the moth
ers to look at the beautiful golden
sunshine, and let the clouds (that
might, or might not, come bye and
bye) alone-to gather the flowers
blooming along the pathway instead
of wandering out in the jungle for
thistles. Maltby Davenport Babcock
says: I'VE should see the glorious
daybreak and be glad--it is so beau
tiful-and not look forward to the
dark and stormy evening And the
Giver of all things has told us that
sufficient unto the day is the evil
thereof"
But these commands probably have
to do with something else beside
do not presume to ask the mothers
to stop worrying. That would be
adding insult to injury. If they could
throw off this stupefyinS influence
they would do so without a preach
ment from anyone.
But we would suggest a remedy
a "counter-irritant," as the NJ. D.'s
say. When you are wearing your
blue glasses and can not get them
off, go forthwith and do something
cheerful. In other words, turn the
much exploited treatment around and
let the physical being predominate
over the mental. For instance, tell
humorous story. No matter ii it
does GO terribly against the grain -
do it and keep a stiff upper lip until
1t is finished. First thing you know
you'll be laughing heartily at your
own ludicrous attempt at jollity-a
"sure-enough laugh. and behold you
have accomplished your purpose. You
have cured, or at least alleviated.
your mental sickness by a physical
eXertion, pure and simple. Or, if the
story of joke therapeutics is not prac-
ticable, take a walk in the open air;
stroll along through the scented
woods, and list to Natures teach
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-08-12

English Meat Pe-If you should day, instead
getting tender beefsteak yourself possessor
tough piece of beef, do despair
possibilities in such when pie
Cut it into small pieces and put it boil
Three four slices of salt pork parboled with
provement Put the in time to get well
cooked. Make crust and line the sides a pan
with it, Select the best the meat excluding bones
and stringy pieces, and put layer the
dish On this put layer of dumpings the
dough. Now another layer of meat and dumpngs
Pepper the top, few small pieces little
flour it. Half fill the pan with the
meat boiled and put top 1t should with
but moderate heat for almost hour.-London Farm
andH
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-08-12
An Euemy Of Humanity.

to who depresses wages makes the conditions or
labor harder enemy of humanity
who robs little children defles and degrades
woman and of he hatred,
dstrust and dishonesty Instead of Tightening loads and
relieving Distress he deepens misery and adds to the bur-
dens of those who already than they bear
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-08-12

Indiana Farmer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
JOB WOULD KEEP HIM BUSY
Had Given Him Big Contract.

In the height of the recent wheat tu- mutt Broker Patten, discussing the governments wheat estimates with a reporter, said calmly:
 But some of the men the govern ment takes it's figures from are green horns. Perfect greenhorns. As bad as the Dutch sailor, you know.
 "The captain said to the sailor, when the ship came to port:
 Take a boat, run ashore and buy two dollars worth of vegetables.
 ''The sailor didn't know what vege- tables were, so as soon as he struck land he said to 'longshoreman: i z
 "'What is vegetables, mate?'
 "'Oh, dried peas, for instance the longshoreman answered.
 "So the Dutch sailor spent his two dollars on a huge sack of dried peas
 When he drew near the ship again with his load the captain called him from the bridge:
 "'Well, have you got those vege- tables?
 "'Aye, aye, sir said the sailor.
 Then said the captain, hand them up to cookie one at a time.'
 "'Shiver my timbers!' said the sailor, I've got job before me now, and no mistakel"
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
COURTS GIRL BY
 USE OF WIRELESS
YOUNG WOoER BARRED FROM HOUSE cIRcUMVENTS IRATE
 PAPA AND WINS BRIDE.
THRILLING JERSEY ROMANCE
Calls of Sweet" and "Dear" Are In tercepted by Former Suitor Who Butts" In, But to No
 Avail.

Trenton. N. J.-The old saying, "Love will find a way" was demon strated as true by announcement of the engagement of Miss Lillian Vim cent of Morrisville. Pa, and Charles U. Clay, who resides near Yardley, Pa.
 An angry father, with shotgun, guarding his home from a sweetheart, the bringing into play of wireless apparatus as a means of commun1ca- tion between sweethearts, and the at tempt of tilted suitor to interfere with the love wireless messages all figured in a romance which led up to this engagement
 A year ago Clay met Miss Vincent at Harvest Home," and for time afterward called at the Vincent home He had once worked in a large city and this fact barred him from close friendship with George Vincent, the young woman's father, who is farmer and does not trust "city chaps"
 Clay was ordered to cease his calls, but his friendship had ripened into a deeper affection. His love was re- tuTUeu. TOT IlInc secret meetings were held near the Vincent home, but the father soon learned of these and brought his shotgun into play. With the weapon he stood guard over the premises, threatening to shoot Clay if he found him about the farm.
 Communication between the sweet hearts for time thereafter was by means of notes carried by friends. Clay was once an electrician and tele- graph operator. He had become deep- ly interested in the wireless system. He instructed his sweetheart how to arrange a wireless apparatus above the garret in her home, the batteries, coil and other apparatus being taken to her by farm boys, who told her father they were bringing material from a dressmaker.
 Miss Vincent carried out the in- structions and soon had the apparatus in place. Clay installed an apparatus
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25

at his home and love messages were soon being flashed by wireless.
 The only person taken into the con- fidence of the couple was George But terworth, friend of Clay, who had previously been suitor for Miss Yin cents hand. The entire system was explained by Clay to his chum
 Butterworth arranged wireless station at his home, which is about half way between that of Clay and Miss Vincent. Sweet was Clay's call for Miss Vincent and the young wom- ans call for her sweetheart was Dear
 AS the station established by Butter worth was in direct zone with that of Clay and the young woman, he could call either. One morning when Miss Vincent answered to the call of Sweet" she was shocked when she found that Butterworth was in com munication. She at first thought he was operating from Clay's home but he immediately explained why he had rigged up the station. He was ar dently making love when Clay went
 
 to the instrument to talk to his sweet heart. He also experienced shock when he found there was a strange station within the wireless zone.
 Although indignant, Clay did not in- terrupt the communication, but set out for Butterworth's home. What took place between the two has never been made known A few weeks later Butterworth enlisted in the navy.
 The wireless love messages were flashed for some time before Mir. Vim cent became aware of them. He is now learning the international wire- less code from Clay, and believes he will be able to master it by the middle of July, when his daughter is to be- come a bride.
 Why you can make love better by wireless than you can when talking to your sweetheart" is all Clay has to say.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
Not Iackinu in Diunity,
ACCENT ON THE "PUS."

There was once upon time coun- try lawyer who was noted for his se- date manners and his judicial bearing. In the course of time he was elevated to the bench, where he conducted him. self and the court with becoming de- meanor, and where he won reputa- tion for sagacity based nearly alto gether upon his solemn accents and his corrugated brow.
 One who knew him we'll was asked by stranger who saw the judge pass upon the street whether he was really an efficient arbiter.
 Well" said the acquaintance slow ly, 'I think I may say that John pre- sides with more dignity and less abil- ity than anyone else I ever knew."- Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
Not the Ely Season.
WON'T MIX Bad Food and Good Health Wor't Mix.

The human stomach stands much abuse but it won't return good health if you give it bad food.
 If you feed right you will feel right, for proper food and good mind is the sure road to health.
 "A year ago I became much alarmed about my health for I began to suffer after each meal no matter how little I ate," says Denver woman.
 T lost my appetite and the very thought of food grew distasteful, with the result that I was not nourished and got weak and thin.
 My home cares were very heavy, for besides a large family of my own have also to look out for my aged mother. There was no one to shoul- der my household burdens, and come what might, must bear them, and this thought nearly drove me frantic when I realized that my health was breaking down.
 q read an article in the paper about some one with trouble just like mine be- ing cured on Grape-Nuts food and act ing on this suggestion I gave Grape Nuts trial. The first dish of this delicious food proved that had struck the right thing.
 My uncomfortable feelings in stom- ach and brain disappeared as if if by magic and in an incredibly short space of time I was myself again. Since then have gained 12 pounds in weight through summer of hard work and realize I am very different woman, all due to the splendid food, Grape-Nuts."
 There's Reason" Trial will prove. Read the famous little book, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs.
 Ever read the above 1etterf A new one appears from time to time. They are Eenuine, true, and full of human interest.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
WHY HE LIKED TIGHT SHOES
Little Remark That Threw Great Light on the Home Conditions
 of Anoos Dore

Little Remark That Threw Great
 Light on the Home Conditions
 of Amos Dore.
 ''We always wondered little how Amos Dore and his wife got along really" Aunt Elm" Macomber said, frankly Some in the neighborhood said they'd never overheard a single loud or cross word on either side, but Lie Daniels always stuck to it that Amos was as mis able at home as a man could be.
 "He never spoke right out till Amos died and Mis- Dore went back up- country to her folks. Then he let out"
 "What?" queried Aunt Ems visitor.
 "Well, Amos worked logging along side of Lie every winter, and sum- mers they hayed together most al ways, and it seems" said Aunt Elm, i'm. pressively, that Amos complained of his shoes hurting him about all the time. Finally Lie asked why he wore tight shoes.
 "'Why don't you get pair big enough?' says Lie, one day.
 "'Well, I'll tell you Amos says. When wear tight shoes l forget all my other troubles '"-Youth's Com panion.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25

etable Compound had helped her, and I tried it, and after the third bottle was cured. Mrs. ALvENA STERLING, Il Langdon Street, Chicago, Ill.
 If you are ill do not drag along at home or in your place of employment until an operation is necessary, but build up the feminine system, and re- move the cause of those distressing aches and pains by taking Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs.
 For thirty years it has been the stan- dard remedy for female ills, and has positively restored the health of thou sands of womenwho have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ul- ceration, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, bearing g-down feeling, fiatulency, indigestion, dizzi- ness, or nervous prostration. Why don't you try it?
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
WERE BOTH OF MIXED BLOOD
lishman and Cowboy, as the. Latter Understood 1t.

"The countess de Pourtales was a New York Lorillard," said New York tobacconist 50 on both sides, of course, she has blue blood. Yet she is without false pride.
 At a recent tobacco mems conven- tion a director told me of a remark the countess made in Biarritz to an arrogant Englishman.
 This fellow boasted of his ancestry. The countess said that sort of talk wouldn't be understood in the wild west. She said an Englishman said to a Texas cowboy once:
 CT have Tudor blood in my veins on the maternal side and through my fathers family I am a Plantaganet.'
 Is that so?' said the cowboy, brightening with keen interest. My blood's leetle mixed, too. My grand father was Jersey tenderfoot and my grandmother Digger Indian squaw. We're both half-breeds, stranger. Come and liquor up!'"-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
Not That Kind.

Apropos of examination time, Prof. Carl c. Petersen of Dubuque related at a recent dinner some examination stories.
 "Once, in Bible lesson" he said, q repeated the text:
 Arise and take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt.
 And then I showed the children a large picture that illustrated the text in bright colors.
 "The children studied this picture eagerly. Then they all drowned; all looked rather disappointed. Finally a little girl said:
 Preacher, where is the fear"
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
Flies.

God bless the man who first invent ed screens, and God pity the man who is too indolent or indifferent to place them between his family and the spreaders of deadly disease. There is absolutely no excuse for the man or woman whose place of habitation swarms with flies and whines with the voices of mosquitoes. They can be kept out, and 25 cents spent in keeping them out is equivalent to keeping out a doctor who would cost $25. or possibly to keeping out a much less welcome visitor.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
Youngsters Fellow Feeling.

A small boy, about five years old, was taken to an entertainment by his mother the other evening. It was 10:30 o'clock when they reached home and the little fellow was very tired and sleepy He undressed quick ly and hopped into bed. George" said his mother sternly, "Tm sur prised at you" Why, mammal" he asked. You didn't say your prayers. Get right out of that bed and say them'' "Aw mamma" came from the tired youngster, whats the use of wakin' the Lord up at this time of night to hear me pray?"
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
Another of Our shortcominqs.

People heah in New York don't know how to live, you know, com plained the Englishman You see what I mean. Living crowded in four walls the summer long, never seeing the flowers. Eh? Look at England, , A rose garden, you understand. Travel by the railway, you know, and on either side of the car there are roses, roses. When all is said and done, I have rover seen rose tree since I left Richmond on the Thames. Eh? Never seen a rose tree. By love. It gets me homesick when I think of 1t. You see what I mean?"
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25

Eighth st., Canon Clty, CoIo., says. Three years I suffered with rheuma- tism, dropsy and kidney complaint, and became utterly helpless. found re- lief after using two or three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills and kept on until cured. Doan's Kidney Pills have been a blessing to me-"
 Sold by all dealers. 50 cents box. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
The Novel Type.

In late magazine story perfectly lovely girl is described as follows: "She was very small and dark, and very active, with hair like the color of eight o'clock-daylight and darkness and lamplight all shared up together, and lips like all crude scarlet, and eyes as absurdly big and round as a child's good-by kiss"
 How do you like it? Would girl who answered that description be worth shucks in everyday expert ences? ?-Atchfson Globe.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
orestaIled.

''Well, Mrs. Dennis, what are you going to give Pat for Christmas this year." inquired the recipient of Mrs. Dennis regular washday vists, one day at the beginning of the festal season.
 Deed thin, ma'am, I don't know" replied Mrs. Dennis, raising herself from the washtub and setting her dripping arms akimbo. T did be thinkin' I'd give him a pair of pants, but, Lord bless ye, ma'am, only last night didn't he come home wid a pair ."-~Success Magazine.
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
A Rich Error.

Printers errors are always funny" said Gen. P. P. Parker of the Arizona G. A. R., land I'll never forget one that was made over a Memorial day sermon some years ago in Phoenix.
 'The Monday morning report of this sermon began:
 "'The Rev. Dr. John Blank greased the pulpit on the occasion'-and so on.
 "'Graced,' of course, is what was meant v
The Green Forest tribune., 1909-06-25
Sunburnt EyeIids.

Who does not know the misery of sun- burnt ieyelids-that crinkly and burning condition of the skin? Isn't it worth a great, deal to know that Dr. MitchelPs Eye 'Salve applied to them upon retiring will effect complete cure before morning. On sale everywhere. Price 9 cents or by mail, Hall & Ruckel, New York City.