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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-07-07
"DirigibIe" Gown Now.

The "dirigible gown" so named be-
cause 1t is capable of many evolutions,
and at the same time is perfectly safe
and exceptionally modest, is ready to
make its debut in Fifth avenue 10 sup-
plant the startling pantaloon creation
of last season, and to become the sub
ject of hours of discussion over the
tea tables.
Stylish as walking gown in city
or town, the dirigible, Simply oy ul-
buttoning here and fastening there,
may be changed to a garment OF COM
fort and ease. especially adapted for
the golf links. horseback riding or
canoeing.
The lew creation comes from n cos
tune establishment in Fifth avenue,
the American birthplace of the CEN
sored directoire and of the pantaloon.
1t is made of broadcloth, the upper
portion OF the garment cut in modest
fashion, with three-quarter collar and
the skirt on lines which allow. when
used as a walking gown, for a neatly
fitting front and back. The bottom
Oh the shiTt HdHSs udiiWdy oelHeen
the ankle and the instep.
II is not very different from any
walking gown, except that the front
of the skirt is divided, one portion
overlapping the other and each held
in position by stoutly sewed buttons,
For the golf links, the polo field,
the balloon or the aeroplane the diri-
gible skirt is quickly transformed,
almost before the invitation is ended.
The skirt is unbuttoned down the
front, and the divided sides are taken
in on an angle. much like reefing a
sail, thus relieving the weight from
the bottom of the skirt and allowing
freedom for running of jumping
New York Special to Baltimore Sun.
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Coal-Mine Safety Devices
BY GEORGE T.. WALSH.

In the effort to eliminate so far as
possible the dangers of coalmining,
the fuel division of the Geological
Survey has been for some time con-
Quoting experiments with a number
of devices intended to save the lives
of miners Gas and coal-dust eXplo-
sions in mines exact a heavy toll of
lives nearly every year. England and
Belgium have had few casualties
from this source, owing TO extreme
precautions, although Belgian mines
are notorious for the presence of fire.
damp. AS result of experiments in
England, there are number OF per
misslble explosives" used, and no
others, and there is also a limit
charge" which must not be exceeded
by the miners or mine-owners under
pain of severe penalty.
One of the devices used in Euro
pean mines which will probably be
used here in the future is an apparG-
tus worn by the members Of a rescue
party Immediately after an accident.
This enables them to enter the mine
CndTSeu Will gas anu COdl-uuSI WI
pors. Statistics of mine disasters in
this country show that many terrible
deaths from suffocation follow an eX-
plosion in a mine. If Immediately
after such an accident reecuers could
enter the mine to help the miners,
fully fifty per cent. of the fatalities
could be averted. The apparatus
which Is used in European coal
mines is capable of sustaining life
where there is fire-damp or the poi
lc"s vapors that follow explosions
The device consists of canvas jacket
equipped with cylinders of COM
pressed oxygen, connected with the
operators mouth by q flexible ruD-
ber-lined metallic tube. The use OF
tn oxygen is regulated by a pressure
gauge. The exhalation of the opera
tor is passed through small Jumps of
potassium hydroxide. The carbon di-
oxide is thus absorbed and the re-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-07-07
A Talk to Engaged Girls.

Above everything let your house
hold linen be of the best quality and
commence housekeeping with a good
supply. Pinch in other departments
if you must pinch-but not in this.
No part of the furnishings of a house
marks the refinement of a woman S
character as does the quality of her
house linen. 1t is economical too,
for, although the initial cost is some-
what greater, the wear is more than
double. You may darn good napery,
brt common damask or linen will not
bear darning; therefore, from what
ever standpoint the question is
viewed, the result is the same. One
of the most useful of wedding pres
ents is a quantity of house linen, says
Woman's Life. 1t will be a substan-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-07-07
IN English idea.

What is known as Dorothy bag"
In England is often made OF a worm
out tall silk hat. Begin by cutting
the hat close to the brim all round.
and then slip off the silk covering; it
will be found to be already in shape
of a convenient bag and merely in
need of a lining of colored silk,
which can be made by cutting disk
the same size as the circle at the
top of the hat, allowing for narrow
turnings. The sides are the same
size and depth as the outer covering.
and the silk lining, being made se7a-
rate, is put inside the outer covering:
the edges of the latter are turned
down an inch and the former turned
in to meet the raw edge and just
cover it, Small brass or bone rings
are sewn inside, eighteen being
needed, at intervals; a piece of six
cord is passed through the rings, al
lowing enough to draw up TO form
two handles, and it is then sewn to-
gether at the ends, the bag being thus
completed. Old tall hats can fire.
quently be found in the attic, aG1 sat
isfaction lies in using them.->'1W
York Press.
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Concerning Children.

Children are often worried because
their mothers are too attentive and
continually reprove their small ones
without reason.
child should be left alone and
be allowed to play or amuse itself in
its own way without constant direc-
ton of nervous mother.
A boy, for example, enjoys more a
few simple toys, and something which
his own ingenuity has worked out,
than the most elaborate plaything
which has been bought.
In the same way the little girl will
lavish her affections on a misshapen
doll, probably made at home, while
the most artistic production of the
toy shop will lie in state, to be taken
up on rare occasions.
Keep children we'll, clothe them
sensibly. let them understand they are
to amuse themselves, and don't
fuss" them.-New York Press.
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naming product, with added Oxygen,
Is available.
With this apparatus a man could
enter mine Immediately after the
explosion and begin rescue work. The
fire-damp and poisonous vapors do
not Immediately sufiocate, aad If the
the miners could be brought to the
surface at once they would he saved.
Besides having these devices ready
at the mouths of the mines for the
use of miners, the Belgian agtro::-
ties require that mine-owrcrs carry
sufficient supply of them in deep
underground work. A rescuing party
could thus penetrate deep tunnels.
and affix an apparatus to the head of
suffocating miner so that he would
not die while being carried to fresh
air.
Mine explosions have been reduced
in number and seriousness in Belgium
miners lamps which are tested by
government experts. Many of the So
called safety lamps used by miners
have been found inadequate. Under
severe tests in the government exper-
iment stations they have leaked suf-
ficiently to ignite f1re-damp and coal
dust. Another point which the ex-
perimental tests have developed Is
that more explosions are due to coal
dust than to fire-damp. The care
less use of explosives by the miners
themselves is a common cause OF ex-
plosions and cave-in accidents. The
men in their hurry or carelessness use
too heavy charges and cause under
propping of the supports or produce
an explosion through the conclusion.
The ventilation of the mines is an
other great advance made In recent
years, which will soon be improved
much further. With the invention OF
electric fans and suction air-pumps
80 enclosed that they are air-tight.
the deepest tunnel can be kept fresh
and practically free from dangerous
fire-damp and poisonous gases. These
air-pumps and ventilators can be OPP
Grated night and day. and It is possi-
BILE to keep a mine as fresh as the
upper air.-Harper's Weekly.
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Scented Sheets.

1t is said that lavender scented
sheets induce slumber. Whether that
is true or not, it is certain that to lie
down in bed after a lovely refreshing
bath in sheets that have a delicate
scent of lavender about them is most
refreshing and luxurious. It does not
cost much to have this luxury and it is
within the possibility Of almost every
housekeeper to have in her linen
closet several little finely cut pack
ages of dried lavender leaves. These
can be bought upon the street almost
any time. Put the little packages be-
tween the sheets, pillowcases, towels
and wash clothes. You will find that
the odor will last for a long time and
will be enjoyed by all who use your
linen, the odor is so deliC!ously clear.
Newark Call.
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, lean, whose attentions to Arabelle
had caused some slight .andal dur
ing the time which they I'D remained
in New York. 1t w"s 10 avoid this
mai that Ventura had Cancelled his
engagement there and had come to
Paris. And now behold him here!
Who but A:abelle could have in
formed him of their destination?
That night, upon their return to
the hotel, violent quarrel took place
between Ventura cnd his companion.
But the most terrible scene of all
occurred eight days later. During
that week the American was lavish
of his gifts and attentions to Arabelle.
Ventura endeavored to induce the di-
rector to refuse tho American en-
trance behind the scenes. Eut to no
purpose.
On the evening In question, as Ara
belle was preparing her stage cos
tune. Guido saw a note fall from the
corsage of her dress. He picked II
up unobserved. and perused 1t eager
ly. 1t was from the American, filled
with expressions of endearment, and
proposing flight on the morrow.
Five minutes later the call boy an
nounced their turn. On their way ia
the stage, Ventura beheld the Amer
lean leaning negligently against a
scene. Ventura glared at him and
hesitated, but at that moment Ara
| belle. who had made the entrance In
advance of him. stood prepared, the
arms crossed. the glass ball in posi-
tion on her head. With bitter oath,
but half-suppressed. Ventura turned
and strobe upon the stage.
| Ventura was in position, the muz-
| z,e OF HIS pistol covered the mark, a
! stiffness as of death reigned in that
dense mass of human beings In front.
| Arabelle smiled. On whom was
she smiling? On whom save the man
who rivaled him in her love? She
could smile on a man who dared to
make such a proposal! Heavens! she
would perhaps assent to IL!
The silence was terrible, but 1t was
soon broken; quick. sharp report
rang out. Arabelle tottered and fell
heavily to the stage; the bullet had
pierced the centre of her forehead
When the arms of Ventura were
loosened from the corpse which he
held with an iron firmness to his
breast. he was raving mad!
Crime? Accident? One knew moi
how to decide. At Paris sensations
pass quickly. and after the first ex.
citement had subslded the characters
OF this tragedy were soon forgotten.
Since that time he has passed most
of his days of confinement here, be.
fore his plaster mask. Once and once
only his aim failed. and the head wal
shattered. For eight days thereafter
he was violent. but otherwise he has
been harmless and inoffensive as you
see.
| We returned to the pavilion, and
found Ventura cleaning his weapon.
@You have not missed. to-day. Ven.
tura," said the doctor. pleasantly.
| The man raised his head. and
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-07-07
The Adaptable Girl.

Ask yourself. Am ] adaptable?"
This is the secret of much popu-
larity. II is not clothes nor money
nor looks that count so much as the
power to adjust oneself to surround
ings; In other words. to At in.
Women are adaptable enough when
II comes to clothes. They will lei
themselves out or pinch themselves
in. be boned as for straitjacket OF
take to girdles. be concave or convex
hipless or hipped. befrilled or slinky
shufile their flesh and their organs
from one point OF anatomy to another
plaster the hair or wear innumerabls
and disfguring false locks to meet
the latest flicker OF fashion.
So why not turn this adaptabiiity
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-07-07

Rice Balls.-Boil cupful of rice in
water and add salt. While warm mix
in quarter pound of butter, two eggs
we'll beaten, and tablespoonful of cin-
namon. Make this into small balls
and fry In deep fat. Drain and roll
in currant Jelly. then powdered sugar
To Caramelize Sugar.-Put sugar
in a smooth granite saucepan or ONE
let pan. place over the hot part of the
range and stir constantly until melted
and the color OF maple sugar. Care
must be taken TO prevent sugar from
adhering TO the sides OF the pan or
spoon.
To Freshen Lettuce.--Wash the
leaves few hours Before using. wrap
in waxed tissue paPe- and put II on
the ice. All the ingredients of moist
salads can be prepared in good sea-
son and time saved by covering them
with the tissue before using TO pre-
vent drying.
Mock Fried Oyster.--Scrape and
slice thin one cup satisfy or vegeta-
BILE oyster, cook In little water until
tender, cool and add one egg. lit
tie salt and pepper and two crackers
broken fine; shape into oyster shape
and fry and serve on steamed bread
with melted butter.
Cream OF Potato Soup.--Pare and
cut small four medium-sized potn-
toes. one onion ard little celery
Cook until tender N salted water
Mash. stir In little butter. Pepper
and fiour. Add this puree to one
1uart OF hot nSk. Stir well, reheat
and serve with crisp crackers.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-07-07
Dye Win Tea.

garment made CT almost any ma
terial may be creanel with tea.
Make the tea strong aid soak the gar
nent well in It.
Iron the garment before 1t dries
and the color will he a ore-ty cream.
The tea does not streak the goods. as
coffee does, ard is a rrettier color ard
less expensive thar the crearling Sub
stance that is LoJgnt.-lndianar lis
News.
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wild Animal Diet.

II am perfectly used" remarked a
visitor to the Central Park zoo, ito
seeing monkeys and elephants eat
peanuts. And I do not think 1t
strange that the toucans relish them.
for they are very much like par
rot. But when 1t comes down to
polar bears. buffaloes. wild dogs and
the rhinoceros liking peanuts. II dis
turbs my ideas of wild animals" /"
Peanuts. however. seem to furnish
the finest of dainties to even the
widest" animals In the zoo. The
deer. antelope. brown bears, ducks.
golden pheasants and all the animals
there. except perhaps the lions. tigers
ana eagles. eat peanuts. The peanut
seems to have charms to soothe the
savage breast.--New York Tribune.
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Childrcn's Parks.

The Civic League of Lynchburg is
working for a children's park. and
1t could hardly turn its energies In a
better direction. Parks are the lungs
of city. and very few cities have
enough OF them. Petersburg needs
one at the head OF Grove avenue and
High street. but We greatly lear that
It viii be lost through neglect of a
most inviting opportunity, which We
have moro than once pointed out
Petersburg Index-Appeal.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-07-07
Skirt Malkinr.

IN making the new fg--gore SKIRT
will very little full1ess below Cthis
is the Partisan skirt of the moment) 4.
it Is necessary so to fit 1t over the hips
that all extra fullness is taken from
each gore. and thus the position of
each seam will not be changed
In other words, do not push all Of
the extra fullness into the central
back box pleat and thus crowd the
added weight to this one spot-Bos-
ton Post
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The Retort Direct.

"see here" cried the artist. who
had come to complain about the nate
rials he had bought. II can't imagine
anything worse than your paints.
That's strange" replied the deal
er: "don't you ever use your imagina-
tion on your painting:"--Ths catho-
lie Standard and Times.
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POOR RICHARDS MAxIMs.
Franklin's Proverbs of Thrift Espe-
cially Applicable at This Time.

Ou lnt DIOUOotu lllltSt IL ullbuJ
be well to recognize on the deposit
card and on the bonds that are to be
issued the wholesome maXims of
Franklin. the first American philoso
pher. Poor Richards sayings would
in this way have a deservedly wide
circulation ana would be read by the
plain people greatly to their advan-
tage as they were read in the early
days CT the Republic. Here are some
Of these rlaxims, taken from the
Pennsylvania almanac for 1858. Of
which Benjamin Franklin. under the
pseuGonym of Richard Sanders, was
editor and publisher.
Many words will not fill a bushel.
God helps them VINO help them
selves.
The used key is always bright.
Do not squander time; time is the
stuff that life is made of.
The sleeping fox catches no poul-
try.
Time enough" always proves lit
tie enough.
He that riseth late must trot all
day and shall scarce overtake his
1 business at night.
Laziness travels so slowly that pow
erty soon overtakes him.
Drive thy business; let not thy
business drive thee.
Early to bed and early to rise make
a man health, wealthy and wise.
He that lives upon hope will die
fasting.
Industry pays debts.
Diligence is the mother OF good
luck.
one to-day is worth two to-mor-
rows.
Have you something to do to-mor-
row, do it to-day.
The cat in gloves catches no mice.
Little strokes fell great oaks.
Employ thy time well if thou mean
est to gain leisure.
Since thou are not sure of a minute
do not throw away an hour.
Trouble springs from idleness and
grievous toll from needless ease.
Fly pleasures and they will follow
thee.
Three removes are as bad as fire.
Want of care does more damage
than want of knowledge.
Not to oversee workmen is to leave
them thy purse open.
If thou wouldst have faithful SER
want and one that thou likest, serve
thyself.
For want of nail the shoe was lost;
For want of a shoe the horse was
lost;
For want of a horse the rider was
lost,
Being overtaken and slain by the
enemy;
All for want of care about a horse
shoe nail.
What maintains one vice would
bring up two children.
Many little make a mickle.
Fools make feasts and wise men eat
them.
Wise men learn by others harms.
When the well is dry they know the
reed of water.
Wouldst thou know the value OF
money try to borrow some.
He that goes a-borrowing goes
a-sorrowing.
Pride is as loud a beggar as Want
and a great deal more saucy.
Pride that dimes on Vanity sups on
Contempt.
Pride breakfasted with Plenty.
dined with Poverty and supped with
Infamy.
The second vice is lying; the first
Is running into debt.
Lying rides upon Debts back.
1t is hard for an empty bag to stand
upright.
Creditors have better memories
than debtors.
b They have a short Lent who owe
money to be paid at Easter.
Experience keeps dear school, but
fools will learn in no other, and
scarcely In that.
Plow hard while sluggards sleep
and you shall have corn to sell and
to keep.
He that by the plow would thrive,
himself must either hold or drive.
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"sHE MADE HOME HAPPY,

b HENRY coYLE
"she made home happyi" These few words 1 read
Within churchyard written stone;
No name, date, the simple words alone
Told me the story Of the unknown dead.
marble column lifted high it's head
Close by, inscribed TO the world had known;
But ah that lonely grave with o'ergrown
Thrilled me far than his who armies led.
"She made home happyl" Through the long, sad years
The mother toiled, and never stopped to rest
Until they crossed her hands her breast
And closed her longer dim with tears.
The simple record that she left behind
Was grander than the soldiers, to my mind.
American Home Monthly
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tial help and will last long after the
snowy gimcracks which generally
form the bulk of wedding presents
have departed the way of all trifes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-07-07

What Is believed to be the biggest
shark on record was caught Ia San
Pedro, Cal. not long ago. Il meas
ured thlrty-hye feet in length.
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pointing to the mask, said, in a low
tone:
"No; always in the centre OF the
forehead, always in the centre. ~
New York Weekly.
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is simple business proposition
Which Wins?

UNCLE SAM spends
a billion dollars a year.
He c'inss to single entry
bookkeeping. He does
not know how much
property he has, What
It has cost him, or its
actual present Value.
He can not follow a
business transaction
through and check it up.
He can rot even strike
a true balance.
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/ to account tenperamentally? 1t will
make life easier to live not only for
yourself, but for those who must livo
with you.
The girl who thinks nothing too
much trouble to keep in fashion will
not take time to adjust herself to
family rules, dispositions or views.
Half the family troubles are due to
lack of adaptability. There are
varied tastes and natures among
brothers and sisters, parents and
children. Does the average girl rec
ognize these differences and adjust
herself to them?
Not she. She takes the Grant
motto of fighting it out on these lires
IL it takes the rest of her life Placat-
ing, adapting, sinking ones own per-
sonality for sake of harmony never
occurs to her.
Perhaps a girl has had more ad-
vantages than her parents. She has
been to school or college, has out
grown home life. What results? In
stead of adapting herself to ways of
the household, biding her time for
changes, she frets, grows superior in
her manner, drifts away from her
family, even is guilty of being
ashamed of them.
Why are there so many unwelcome
visitors? Lack of adaptability. How
ever odd the customs of your friend S
| home may seem, laccept them as your
own, not grudging, carpingly, or with
an air of sufferance, but as if born to
them. If you don't like them, say
nothing, but don't go back.
Have you gone to live in a new
town? The surest way to remain an
outsider is not to be quick readjust-
ing. 1t is not easr when one has
, reached mature years to make new
friends, to shake down into strange
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-07-07

Cream OF Potato Soup-Pare three large potatoes,
them in quarters and boil for five minutes Throw off this
water and pour pint and half boiling
one onion whole, and the celery
Doll until the potatoes soft When thoroughly boiled
take out the onion and celery the potatoes
water through sieve. Scald a pint of milk a
smooth paste tablespoonful of butter
stir 1t into the milk until reamed then potatoes.
Let the boil for five minutes ready to
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1910-07-07

OIL and coal are successfully burned
together under boilers In England.
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THE FINANCIAL
GROUP who underW rite
his bonds, control his
natural mcAopolies,
manage his public util-
tiles, dictate his tariff
laws, construct his war
ships, erect his public
buildings, and sell hun
dreds Of millions of dol
lars Worth Of supplies
to him, know down to
the smallest details the
condition Of their busi-
ness.
From Success Magazin'