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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
ATHLETICS TO CHECK TALK

larity of athletics. A girl among girls
In college has the time and the in.
centive to go into things of the sort
that In many cases she does not have
at home. Yet II girls part in ath.
letics we're TO be confined to her col
lege days 1t would not amount to
much. Even for the ordinary girl OF
no special advantages athletics today
play an important part In her life
and the slandered society girl is ro-
sponslble for this.
1T is the society girl. and not the
college girl who has done more for
athletics than any other class of
young persons In the country. The
young woman of fashion makes ath.
letics attractive to the general run
of persons. The scandals and In.
trigues which century ago were
linked with what was known as high
society have given place to some
thing better and more wholesome"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
UTILIZE HANGING AS CURE

I'VE begin the treatment" said one
Of the hospital stan in explaining 1t,
by gently pulling the free end OF the
rope until the patient is raised up on
his toes, After being kept in this DO.
sition for few seconds he Is given a
few moments rest The second time
he Is raised little higher. SO that
more strain falls on the neck's mus.
cies. The process is continued every
morning for fortnight. the dose be-
Ing gradually Increased until toward
the end Of the treatment the patient
can stand being suspended clear OF
the ground for twenty or thirty sec.
onds.
Immediately after each morning's
treatment the patient is at once put
back TO bed. where he stays until the
next mornings treatment. While this
hanging cure has given good results In
certain cases. II must not be under.
stood that We treat ali wrynecks In
this way"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
PROGRESSN SAMOA

Doctor Solf lives in Robert Louis
Stevenson's old home, Vailima, which
was bought by the German govern.
ment enlarged and turned into the
government house.
There are excursions every steam
ship day to Vailima and stevenson g
tomb on the HILL" said Doctor Solf.
Many Of the travellers who make the
pilgrimages are Australians and New
Zealanders. who seem to be among his
most devoted admirers. No, we do not
have much excitement in Samoa, as a
rule, though the volcano on Savaii
has provided lot OF 1t. In the first
years of its activity 1t destroyed lots
OF fertile territory. The natives we're
transplanted to Upolu. But lately the
lava has found an outlet underneath
the older lava, by which 1t flows d.
rectly to the sea. We hope this will
continue open and that there will be
no more outbursts. A great region is
now covered thick with lava, and, of
course, the land is destroyed for agri-
cultural purposes. 1t is quite black"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01

Japanese women are slim and
shapely In middle and later life. when
English women and those OF other
European nations are often stout and
nnweildy. Why Is this? Is It not be-
cause Japanese women sit on the
roor when taking their meals and at
other times when we use chairs? The
constantly getting up and down and
lhe reaching and swaying about when
nown keep the superfiuous fat from
Accumulating round the hips and abb
eomen. says Homo Notes.
Might not we take lesson from
ehis and by q few simple exercises
Keep our good figures In spite Of our
pears?
The following exercise taken each
morning for a few minutes before
dressing win help materially toward
This ideal;
Sit on the noor with legs CROSSED
uilor fashion and initiate rowing
motion with the arms.
Another exercise which might be
AIKEN alternately with this n:
Stretch out arms horisontaIIy With
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01

n NE of the chief characteristics OF
" modern dress is the extraordi.
nary number of trifes by which it is
supplemented. No woman who val.
ues her appearance, and wishes to be
well dressed, can contriye to do with.
out them. Collars, ribbons, laces,
wells, handkerchiefs. gloves, all play
a more or less important role as ad-
iuncts to the toilet. and all are In.
dispensable. But, unfortunately. as
our list OF requirements gets larger
and larger, so do houses and flats dis
play a decided tendency TO grow
smaller and smaller. and how and
where to dispose of her many belong
lngs is problem which faces many
a girl as she looks round a small bed.
room, which sic is obliged, very pos
sibly, to share with a sister. In such
a case she will find It the wisest. as
well as the tidiest. plan to keep all
these multlfarious odds and ends in
separate boxes, which need not neces.
sarlly be monumental, but which
clever fingers may easily convert in
to things OF beauty.
Cardboard boxes Of various shapes
and sizes are quite easy To obtain.
Those in which shoes and Corsets
have been sent home will prove ex-
ceedingly useful. The covering of
these with chintz, muslin or silk is
not at all a dilficult matter. and they
can be transformed into remarkably
pretty articles, which may not only
ornament the makers own particular
sanctum. but be given away as very
welcome presents.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
Patients In English Hospital Suspend
ed by Neck at Ropes End
for Nervousness.

misunderstanding from the neck by
a rope has become recognized form
OF treatment for certain nervous dis.
eases at the National Hospital for the
Paralyzed and Epileptic In Blooms
bury. In wryneck. In particular. this
hanging Is said to have given results.
certain cases totally unrelieved by
other more conservative methods OF
treatment responding well to this
strenuous cure. The apparatus used
consists Of metal tripod eight feet
in height. with pulley at the top.
Over this pulley is passed a rope at
tached TO two large metal rtirrups.
well padded with leather one Of
which fits beneath the patients chin
and the other beneath the protruding
part Of the head. The principle Of the
treatment Is that the weight OF the
patients body Il used to stretch the
contracted neck and muscles. which
cause the head to be held ON one aide.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
Convict Writes Anthem.

New York.-A book OF anthems for
church choirs is being composed by
Alfred Dalby. prisoner In the Toomhs
prison here, and will be finished. he
hopes, by the time his term has. ex.
pred. The first of the anthems was
sung at the prison service the other
Gay II Is called ''Entreat Me Not
ana Is rounded upon the first chapter
OF Ruth. which describes the decision
OF huth TO cling to Naomi Da.by ac.
companied the singers ON the organ
OF the little Toombs chapel and the
prisoners showed their satisfaction by
congratuiating him at the close OF the
services.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01

you cannot deny it! Now, you are
cool and sharp and-distant!"
"A most delightful description of
an object so ardently adored!" she
said crisply.
See, you do evade! really wish
to know, SO you need not be afraid
OF hurting me. What is there that
makes this 30 impossible between
us7"
The maid looked down at him crit.
lcally.
We should not be happy-we are
not suited to each other!"
"Why?" he persisted
You love ease and comfort; love
activity. You have always had your.
self alone to consider have spent
my life thinking of others. should
weary you. and you would exasperate
me! We are much better apart, my
friend!"
You honestly believe that? Why,
you simply Justify the step-you
would kill my loneliness and selfish
ness; I would be balance wheel to
The enthusiasm that is continually
undermining your strength! That
will not do for an answer. VIII you
tell me that you no longer carer"
That seems superfluous after all
4 have told you," she murmured
evenly.
The man rose. moved out Of his
usual calm.
"Good-by." he said. gently.
4 We are parting friends?" she
asked. kindly.
Perhaps / shall be grateful for
that after while; Just now 1t seems
a poor sort Of thing to offer me-
In the weeks that followed there
was little outward change in the
man, though he pondered deeply.
What was this shadow that had come
between the maid and him? Never
In his life had he been so happy as
ne had been this summer until the
advent of the incapable mother anI
sister upon whom the maid lavished
her young life brought the beginning
of the end.
And the maid. watching him fur
lively. goaded her pride with his in
Inference; her mother had been
right he cared for nothing but him
self. She ought to be happy that she
had found II out in time. And she
renewed her devotion to the loved
caes to whom she meant so much.
A night journey alone In the jolting
local train was very distasteful--even
n little fcarful-to the maid. but II
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01

A Man, a Maid, and Two Minds
By SUSANNA GLENN
Copyright. 1910, b, Associated Literary prs.s

The man leaned his head back
against the clasped hands and gazed
long at the maid. He looked very
big and easy and comfortable, with
certain clearness In his face that
inspired confidence.
The maid was intensely pretty, with
IN outward elaborate calmness be.
lied by the light in her eyes and the
color In her cheeks.
"near girl" said the man at last,
why do you not make up your mind
90 marry me?"
us 1t not tiresome? answered the
maid. 81 think I prefer the weather
as a continuous topic for conversa-
iion! You sit for hours and say
uothing--when you do speak, 1t is al
ways on this same impossible sub
Iect."
Because II is the only one upon
which | can think when | am with
or at any timel Why do you not an
swer me? You always evade! When
you will answer my questions, | will
not trouble you any longer"
What is It you wish to know"
she asked.
why you will not marry me.
Why you have changed toward me in
these past weeks. You used to care
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
A Cup and Saucer Shower

A charming entertainment was
given recently for December bride
to-be. The hostess enclosed a pink
card board heart with her invitations
tied with knot of pink baby ribbon
put through a hole pinched in the
center of the heart she asked each
guest to write an appropriate senti-
ment on II, either original or quoted.
and return It tied to the handle of the
teacup TO be presented All to be
sent to the home of the hostess before
the day of the party.
When the guests assembled at three
in the afternoon they gazed upon a
perfect wilderness Of pink hearts All
portieres and draperies had disap-
peared and in their place were de-
lightfully pretty curtains made Of
pink hearts strung on baby ribbon.
The lace curtains were veiled in
hearts, quantities futtered from gas
Jets and chandeliers The stair ban
nisters were covered aud made fine
background for the rose colored love
symbols. After the eXclamations of
surprise subsidized, beribboned hearts
with pink pencils attached we're pass
ed, the hostess explaining that the
comglomeration of words twenty-five
in alb would tell the contents OF the
brides trOusseau when properly put
together. All worked busily for TWEEN
ty minutes, then rewards were given
to the fortunate and unfortunate ones.
consisting of a hat pin. needle book
and card case. Th"n the hostess led
the way to the dining room. where
the bride-elect was given the place OF
tonor in a great high back chair at
the head OF the table, her bridesmaids
banded her the shower cups and sau-
'ers. from which she read the verse
let's inscribed on each card Heart
ihaped cakes, chocolate and a dainty
apricot Ice served in heart ice cups.
surrounded with tissue paper petals
% look like pink rose, were the re-
fire hments with hearts shaped can
dies Every one said it was the pret.
test affair OF the season
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
MADAME MERRI.

To cover a cardboard box It must,
first Of all. be taken to pieces, care.
fully slit along at NE corners, keep
ing the edges thus made as smooth
and even as possible The material
is then cut out. each piece being twics
the size that II is intended to cover
and half-aninch being allowed for
turnings. 1t will be found easiest I'm
all probability to double the material
before cutting IT cut. IT, however
the box is to be lined with a different
material from the cover. lay the ma.
terial and the lining one on top OF the
other, and cut 10 the shape and sizs
required, allowing halt-an-ipcb ali
round for turnings as before Fold
the material carefully round the card.
board arrange the turuings. and then
neatly oversew the TWO edges togetbe,
with strong thread When al IN.
pieces are carefully covered. sew them
together firmly, according to the
original shape of the box. with over,
sewing. The lid may be fastened NV
oversewing along one side, or. II pra.
ferred, hinges may be made Of rth.
bon, by means OF which II is attached
TO the back OF the box. A laver q,
waddng placed on the lid helps TO
give a slightly padded effect TO the
material, which greatly improves its
appearance. The box may then be
edged all round with fine cord or very
narrow passementerie, which will COW.
er all the seams and give neatnesa
and finish which is sometimes great.
ly needed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
New Coronation a.rt..

London.--There are several capd,.
dates for the Order OF the Carer
which the prime minister has had n,
his disposal since the death OF ,bs
late Lord Spencer. Among these n
the running the likeliest are said
to be Lord Beauchafnp. Lord Granard
and Lord Morley Of Blackburn. Ac-
cording 10 precedent two additional
Carriers Will be given out next sup-
mer In honor Of the coronation.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
peerles Careers for won..

Ann Arbor. Mich.-"Deliyer me
from the woman who comes to the
university to prepare for a career "
said President II. b. Hutchins of the
University OF Michigan. in his annual
address to the women of the college.
He urged the women to select studies
that would better fit them for being
homemakers and mothers. If they had
particular ability the career would
seek them.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
Refreshments at Auction Sale.

New York.-United States Marshal
Henkel was to serve chocolate. cake
and ice cream at his United States
bargain sale of fashionable French
gowns the other day. The dresses
were collected by customs officers for
nonpayment Of duty. The event
promised to rival the prince of Wales
horse show, where buyers were fed
royalty.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
a Sale for Dolly.

4 club composed of ten girls from
the ages of ten to fifteen, managed
md made ready this bazaar which
they gave for charity devoted to
children. The affair was given in the
afternoon at the home of one Of the
members. the room was arranged like
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
Drop In Eur NaluAs

Fredericton. N. B.-The Canadian fur
trade is expected to be less profitable
to trappers this season than formerly
Advices from London, one of tho i'm.
portant fur markets OF the world. 10
which large part of the Canadian
product is sent. announce heavy
drop in values.
The slump ranges from 10 per cent.
on raccoon skins to SO per cent on
silver fox.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
For the Home MIIliner.

In sewing trimmings on hat 1t is
hard for the home milllneT' TO knot the
ends of the threads. but ii you will
leave one end loose, instead Of draw
ing the knot close TO the hat. and.
after securing the trimming. tie the
two ends together the effect will be
better.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
A New Material.

A new material for little folks coats
and caps is sealskin velour. II comes
- an exceedingly soft, silky thick pile
velvet. light and warm and very use
ful. as It does not easily crease. II is
not to be thought OF as an imitation
fur cloth In any sense. but more as q
handsome velour.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
Sealing Her Down.

Mrs, Goodsole Have you seen Mr..
Highsome since her return from El,,-
roper She says she went everywhere
and saw everything that was to be
seen.
Mrs. chillicon-c Carney Yes: hut
shes not quite the traveller her trauks
label her,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
Most Healthy Cjty,

North Carver. Mass.-This town.
population 800, is so healthy that
there are no doctors and no under
takers. The last funeral was held
two years ago. The town once boast.
ed physician, but he moved away IS
months ago.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01

Fancy straw baskets which so many
OF us accumulate can be put 10 gra-
oious use by filing with fresh fruit
and sending to an invalid or 70 q
friend starting upon journey. The
artistic effect is enhanced BY addins
teQms of the foliage
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
Louisville Bars FIrework,.

Louisville, Ky.-The toy pistol, the
cannon cracker and the roman can.
die are to bid adieu to Louirville.
After one more celebration the new
measure which prevents the sale of
all dangerous fireworks in the city
after January l, 1911. will 60 into eff.
feet
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
The Wrist PineushIon.

A pincushion on the wrist is a con-
venience to the home dressmaker. IL
should be a small soft cushion, at
tached to an elastic band just snug
enough to wear on the left wrist. No
stopping of work is then necessary TO
look Tor a pin.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
simple Markings.

Simple marking on watches and
lockets are In favor. II the block let.
ter with or without circle or oval In
not used. old English initials are tho
next favorite.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
Jus. q Few Notes.

You are not in It with me-" sneered
the nightingale. why. you can't
touch high note at ALL" True" ro-
Joined the ostrich. but my feathers
can reach more $40 notes in a day
than you could In thousand years" !"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01

Il used 10 think abe was q perfect
poem" well. isn't shef" mo: she's
not poem at all" why notf' "she
has been snapped up and married By
. magazine editor. - Houston Post
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
The Slim Japanese

shoulders and slowly sway the boo,
from side TO side until first the right
hand and then the left touches the
thigh.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01

Panama
1913 made evident by the report Of the stmn
the ended 30
Of
delays places by foods
lock
other Colonel
Goethals the chief the EXPRESSED
the VIII virtually finished
opening and President Taft other
satisfied
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
Its createst nsnsf,oI.rx.

Speaking at the church congress,
the bishop OF Bristol expressed the
view that motoring had done much for
the church. Yes. but not SO much as
II has done for the churchyard.
Punch.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01
TIMELY SUGGESTIONS
THAT WILL
HELP THE HOSTESS

a department store. with all articles
belonging to dolls most attractively
displayed. Now that there are pat
terms for dolls so that complete ward
robes may be made. the girls found it
| great fun to make the clothes. hats.
mufs, etc. and orders we're taken for
all articles for doll houses. such as
sheets pillow cases even with the
dolls monogram embroidered. wee
towels, wash cloths. etc. The moth.
ers and big sisters of the girls served
light refreshments or rather donated
them and the girls served. Quite
sum was realized aud the girls had a
fine time many weeks before in happy
anticipation and preparation.
A Japanese Tea.
Nothing makes a more effective dec
Grafton than Japanese lanterns, para
soils and fans. BY stretching cords
from the four corners of the room to
the center chandelier and hanging Ian
terms of varied size and shape from
them. very striking overhead effect
Is gained at very small expense aud
labor. 4 good sized Iapanse umbrella
with tiny lanterns suspended from ev-
cry rib is also very Eretty. Chrysan-
themums, mustard and cherry bios
SONS are the favored flowers, they
may be made OF tissue paper, If not In
season. The iris or common flag" ls
a Japanese flower, also the lotus which
resembles our water lily The Japan
ese flag in silk may be purchased by
the dozen at small cost, and one given
each just makes an appropriate SOU
venir Serve tea in cups without han
dles--to be truly Japanese" To give
novelty to this tea here is recipe
for a japanese salad
Select even sized beets. boil until
tender. scrape OF the skin, hollow out
the center with a spoon. Stand In
weak vinegar on ice for two hours
Cut boiled potatoes and celery into
dice. chop pecan nuts and few sprigs
OF parsley, season these with few
drops of onion Juice. salt and pa
prika Fill the beet cups with this
mixture, put o spoonful of mayonnaise
dressing on top and serve on head
lettuce.
Candied ginger and orange peel
should be passed. Rice or fish Is also
correct If one desires either Of these
dishes. The hostesses should wear
kimonos with the hair loaded with
ornaments
MADAME MERRL
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01

JInx's ln''fstment.
"Jinx has sot a gadabout-"
wife or autolr
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-12-01

Love WIN forslys love svsrysAlas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-02-12
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following sa list of the letters remain.
ing in the Alexandria, Va, postoftice up to
February IL, 1910:
Bishop Warner Lewis, Prof Henry w
Brown, Henry NATL City Fire lns Go
Bryant NJ J. Padgett, j
Bullock. Miss Peck. Mrs Margaret
carter, Jamie Park, Fred
Cooke, Mr. & Mrs w F Payne, Mrs Sara
Diggs. w II Payne, Fred
Dole. Chas F. Pifulua: Marraret
Douglas. ST Reed, Mrs "
Ellis. Mrs John Shields, i
Foster, Jno B 4 Bro Sharo, Mrs Mary
Freamap, Roster Smith, Mrs Susie
German, Mr. l. Mrs q Stewart, Clarence
H.nson, B a Taylor, Mrs Lucy
Herbert, Mrs Harriet E Thomas, Katie Bill
Jackson, Parish Wsldron, Rebecca
johnson, Mrs Hester Wash Steam Boat Co
Wilson, Mrs Lottie G
PACKAGES.
Arnold, Mrs Laura Reed, " B
Fadsley, audonia Rein, Mrs Jno n
Lane, z Fl Roate, NJ
Loveioy, Marcus (2) Weideman, Jos
Newman, E L West, K NJ
THOMAS BURROUGHS. P. N.