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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24
PAINFUL FINGER NAILS CURED

Il have suffered from the same
trouble painful finger nails) at differ.
ent periods Of my life. The first time
Of its occurrence, perhaps twenty-five
years ago, after trying home remedies
without getting helped. asked my
doctor to prescribe for me, but It was
not for year or more that my nails
and fingers were well. The inHampa-
tlon and suppuration began at the base
OF the finger nail Sometimes II was
so painful that had to use a poultlcs
to induce suppuration. After the pus
was discharged the swelling would 20
down until the next period of inflam-
nation, possibly not more than n week
or two afterwards. These frequent In
flammatlons resulted In the loss Of the
nail.
Perhaps ten years later. ! began
again to suffer from the same trouble.
Again tried various remedies. among
them a prescription from n doctor OF
a friend of mine. who had suffered
from like trouble This seemed to
help somewhat for time, but It was
not a permanent cure; next. tried a
prescription from my own doctor. but
this was so irritating TO the sensitive,
diseased skin that could not use II.
| began TO use Cuticura Soap and
Ointment ! had used the Cuticura
Ointment previously on my children's
scalps with good effect did not use
the Soap exclusively, but rubbed the
Cuticura Ointment into the base OF the
nail every night thoroughly, and as
often beside as could. had not used
It but a few weeks before my nails
were better, and in short time they
were apparently well. There was
no more suppuratlon, nor innamma-
tion, the nails grew out clean again.
One box Of Cutlcura Ointment was all
that used in efiecting cure.
(Signed) Mrs. |. ], Horton, Katonah.
N. Y, Apr. 13, 1910. On Sept. 81, Mrs.
Horton wrote: 81 have had no further
return OF the trouble with my finger
nails" Although Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are sold everywhere. sam
pie of each, with 32.page book, will be
mailed free on application TO "Cuu-
cura," Dept. 10 l., Boston.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24
LAUGHTER PLEASING TO GOD
Nowhere In Biblical Lore Can There
Be Found lntimation Of Any
Other Idea.

We misjudge and distort the nor
mally human nature of the Saviour
when we picture him going through
life. as Dante did after he had writ
ten his Inferno" with the shadows
OF perdtion on his brow. We may
gravely question when II was that the
cross began to darken our Lords
pathway; there is no hint OF such
a foreboding until We reach the mid
die Of his ministry. From that on
there are occasional tokens that he
saw Calvary ahead of him. and was
at times pressed down with a dread
ful sense OF the inevitable agony
which awaited him at the end But
all this is very far from affording any
reasonable ground for the conclusion
that he smiled sometimes, but never
laughed
II God did not intend us TO laugh,
on occasion, why did he endow US
with the capacity to laugh. with a
sense Of the humorous. with the fac
ulty to see and enjoy wit, fun and
the absurd side Of life; and, further
more, why did he produce so many
things and people to laugh at?--
Zion's Herald.
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Absurd,

Among the recent visitors to a
metropolitan museum was woman
from rural district, who was much
interested in the ancient pottery ex-
hibits.
The attendant pointed out one col
lection of beautiful old vases, say
ing:
Those we're dug up at Herculan-
cum"
What" exclaimed the woman from
the country. Dug up?"
Yes, madam"
"Out of the ground?"
Just as they are now. They were
cleaned up a bit, but they were found
about as you see them"
With an expressive toss Of the
head, the lady from the country
turned to her companion and said:
He's nice-looking young feller,
but | don't believe what he says.
They never dug up no ready-made
pots out Of the ground. ."-!ippincott's
Magazine.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24
For the Hostess

scissors and tubes OF library paste.
The order was to construct a doll
With prizes to be awarded for the
best and poorest specimens the ladies'
worked with amazing zeal. This going
back to childhood days was thorough
ly enjoyed, and while none had manu-.
factured potato" dolls before, nearly
everyone confessed to the Clothes.
pin" variety, and it was surprising the
array of attractive little figures that
emerged from the hands OF these erst
while creative artists.
The hairpins were used for arms
and legs, the tacks made eyes. nose
and mouth, and II was astonishing
the variety Of facial expressions
achieved. All sorts Of garments were
made from the napkins, which were
pinned and pasted into shape. There
were babies, children, Japs in XII.
monos, sun bonnet toddlers, ladies OF
high and low degree, all acknowledg.
Ing common potato for their origin.
The prizes were in keeping with
the novelty OF the pastime. The first
one was a large sweet potato pie
piled high with fluffy meringue; the
consolation Offering was several
quarts of new potatoes in a most
charming green basket.
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Below Zero Luncheon.

The hostess issued her invitations
on blue-white cards, the letters out
lined with diamond dust. She did
this by writing with heavy pen In
Gilt ink, then went over the letters
with liquid glue, then dipped the card
In the diamond dust and the sparkles
adhered 10 the glue. A polar bear
clasping thermometer which regis
tered 10 below" was in the corner OF
the card. please wear a white frock"
was In the lower left-hand corner.
On arriving iced grape Juice with a
dash OF lemon was served. In a few
moments the dining room doors were
opened, revealing the coolest place
imaginable. The chairs were covered
with white cotton cloth, the curtains
we're white and the floor had been
covered with sheets tightly stretched
and fastened down with large tacks.
A huge cake OF Ice was the center
piece, surmounted by group OF toy
polar bears. Ferns and vines were
massed about the base. Two small
globes OF goldfish were on either side.
The candles were white. also the
shades. Diamond dust glistened on
the tablecloth and glass icicles hung
from the chandeliers, while the dear
est OF tiny dolls drew sleds inscribed
with the name OF each guest. forming
the place cards.
Then a delicious white menu was
served-frst iced boulllon in glasses.
cold breast OF chicken, Saratoga
chips, baking powder biscuit, pear
and pineapple salad with whipped
cream dressing. iced tea and canta.
loupe, filed with vanilla cream com.
pleted this feast. with the usual ac-
cessories OF nuts, white French bon.
bons and individual cases, and the
most delicious watermelon preserves.
The guests were asked to relate the
coolest experience they had ever had
There were large thermometers
around the room with the mercury
down below zero.
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italian embassy and demand his pun.
ishment. And, of course, all that
makes him more dang rous than
ever"
Yes, know that" said the chief
a little impatiently. But who Is this
MANI"
Who is this man." Mr. Grimm re-
peated as II surprised at the question,
Il was looking for Prince Benedetto
dAbruzzi, Of Italy. have found him" "
Mr.. Campbells clock.lihe brain tick
ed over the situation in detail
IT'S like this" Mr.. Grimm eluc-
dated. "He has credentials which he
knows will free him II he is forced to
present them, but imagine they were
emergency like this than for intro
ducing him to our government. As
the matter stands he can't afford to
discover himself by using those Gre
dentials, and yet, II the Latin com
pact is signed. he must be free. Re
member, too, that he is accredited
from three countries-Italy, France
and Spain" He was silent for mo-
ment. Naturally his escape from
prison would preserve his incognito,
and at the same time permit him to
sign the compact"
There was silence for a long time.
II believe the situation is without
precedent" said Mr. Campbell slowly
"The special envoy Of three great
powers held for attempted"
"Ohicially we are not aware Of his
purpose, or his identity" Mr. Grimm
reminded him. IF he escaped II
would clarity the situation trernen-
dously."
"If he escaped" repeated Mr.. Camp
bell musingly.
But, OF course. the compact would
not be signed at least in this coun-
try" Mr.. Grimm went on tentatively.
Mr.. Campbell gazed straight into the
listless eyes Of the young man for a
minute or more and gradually full un-
derstanding came home to him. Final
ly he nodded his head
use your own judgment. Mr..
Grimm he directed.
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from The hlgh-up window OF his cell.
Letter by letter the milk evaporated,
leaving the sheet perfectly clean and
white except for the ink-written mes
sage. This sheet he folded, placed in
an envelope. and addressed.
Later the guard passed along the
corridor, and Signor Petrozinni thrust
the letter out to him.
"Be good enough to post that,
please" he requested. 1T isn't sealed.
don't know II your prison rules re-
quire you to read the letters that go
out. II so. read It, or have 1t read,
then seal It."
For answer the guard dampened~ the
flap of the envelope, sealed II, thrust
it into his pocket and passed on The
secret agent sat down again, and
slipped his milk meditatlvely
One hour later Mr.. Grimm, accom-
panied by Johnson, came out of a
photographers dark room in Pennsyl-
vania Avenue with a developed mega
tive which he sat on rack to dry At
the end of another hour he was sitting
at his desk studying, under a pagni-
flying glass, finished print Of the
negative Word by word he was
writing on slip of paper what his
magnifying glass gave him and so,
curiously enough, It came to pass that
Miss Thorne and Chief Campbell OF
the Secret Service were reading the
hidden, milk-written message at al
most the identical moment.
Johnson got Petrozinni's letter
from the postman," Mr.. Grimm was
explaining. Il opened it, photo
graphed 1t, sealed 1t again and re-
mailed 1t. There was not more than
half an hours delay; and Miss Thorne
can not possibly know of It," He
paused a moment. IT'S an odd thing
that writing such as that is absolutely
invisible to the naked eye, and yet
when photographed becomes deciper-
able in the negative"
What do you make of it?" Mr..
Campbell asked. The gulleless blue
eyes were alive with eagerness.
We'll, he's right, of course, about
not being in danger" said Mr. Grimm.
IF he came with credentials as spe-
cial envoy this government must re-
spect them, even II Senior Alvarez
dies, and leave it to his own govern
ment to punish him. II we we're Off
cially aware that he has such Gre
dentials | doubt If we would have the
right to keep him confined; we would
merely have to hand him over to the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24

the top, as the illustration shows.
Sew little hemmed frills OF silk
round and round the cone, to repre-,
sent one of the ilounced skirts which
our great. grandmother used to wear
over crinolines. Fold a bit of silk to
match across the dolls shoulders, to
stimulate low.cut evening dress, and
tie the ribbon round to look like a
high-waisted sash.
When the cosy is on the pot, II
seems as though the little doll were
keeping the tea warm under her bill.
lowy skirts.
The idea may he carried out in any
color and almost any light fabric. A
cosy of tlowered muslin would, for In.
stance, look exceedingly dainty with a
white tea-set having small flowers up
on the cups.
II the cosy is intended for use in
the nursery or school room, you can
make 1t far more serviceable by dress.
ing the doll In bonnet and long
dark cloak; or this cloak and bonnet
may be added when the cosy grows a
trife soiled.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24
DREz;SS
2%M(fYOrE:;.s

In spite of its simple effectiveness,
not one woman wears sailor hat to-
day where five wore them few years
ago,
Sleeves just now are half and three
quarter length, but there is a rumor
ahoat that they are to again be long
and close.
With the incoming of thin summer
clothes one sees coed deal of the
now established French idea of using
pink ribbon in ones lingerie instead
of any other color
Skirts of the hiur are close, narrow,
quite short as rule, but recently
made suits show skirts some wider at
the foot, although the straight effect
still obtains.
SAKE gloves, perfumed and pale of
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24

| poring over report. Once he glanced
up at the clock-it was five minutes
Of eleven-and then he went on with
his reading.
After little the silence was broken
by the whir of the clock and the first
sharp stroke Of the hour; and at Just
that moment the door from the street
/ opened and man entered. He was
rather tall and slender, and sinister
black mask hid his face from the
quickly raised eyes of the warden For
bare fraction of a second the two
men stared at each other, then, in.
stinctively, the wardens right hand
moved toward the open drawer of his
desk where revolver lay. and his
left toward several electrically con-
nected levers The intruder noted
both gestures, and, unarmed himself,
stood silent The warden was first
to speak.
We'll, what is it?"
you have prisoner here, Pietro
Petrozinni," was the reply, in a pleas.
ant voice 81 have come to demand his
release"
The wardens right hand was raised
above the desk top and the revolver
in II clicked warningly.
you have come to demand his re.
lease. eh?" he queried. He still sat
motionless. with his eyes fixed on the
black mask. How did you pass the
outside guard?"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24
For the Bride.

Many years ago this sentiment ap-
peared in a household magazine and
a woman confesses that from reading
It she formulated a rule she adopted
early in her married life. 1t is such
excellent advice, put It here for all
our department brides and for those
of us who are old housekeepers. too.
| think the little quotation is by N. p.
Willis. BE that as It may. the senti.
ment is one we should all adopt. Let
us all try to give not only our hus-
bands. but our children and friends
"an unclouded welcome"
"The world well tried. the sweetest thing
IN life
Is the unclouded welcome OF n wife"
MADAME MERRL
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24
Hard 10 Find.

Decided where you are going on
your vacation YETI"
mo; can't seem to find the right
spot"
What sort of a place are you look
ing for?"
"A place where my pocketbook can
enjoy a vacation as well as its own.
err"
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BahN's Dressns.

1t very often happens that babys
sheer little frocks ars creased If put
away in drawer, even If great care
be exercised in keeping them smooth.
A much better plan is to procure a
number of coat-hangers, childrens 8
size, and on these place the little
dresses. Any particular dress is east
ly found and may be taken down with
out danger of crushing the others. 1t
will be found worth while to have a
circular bar put up in the closet. as a
great many more frocks may be put
away at a time.
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no BE CONTINUED.
Birds Nest Soup.

Old books of travel represent the
Aslatics as putting the nests into
soups and stews. This is entirely er.
roneous. The birds which make these
nests use, among other materials,
long strands of tough, whltish sea,
weed, the strands forming the outer
shell or basket of the nest, and by
their sickness assist in securing It
to the rock.
BY the time the birds have emf.
grated, these bits of seaweed are
washed clean by rains and are dried
in the sun. Then is when they are
extracted by Chinese gatherers and
made into parcels for sale.
They form strips about eight inches
long, somewhat of the appearance OF
Iceland moss, light, shiny. translucent
and Of no positive taste
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months, and meeting to sign treaty al.
lance would be dangerously delayed"
Slgnor Petrozinni permitted the
sputtering hamo TO ignite the paper,
and thoughtfully watched the blaze
destroy It, The last tiny scrap
dropped on the floor, burned out, and
he crushed the ashes under his heel
Then he began to write:
MY Dear Miss Thorne:
Many thanks for your courteous lit.
tie note. ! am delighted to know OF
Tho Improvement in Senor Alyarez's
condition. | had hoped that my impul.
sive act In shooting him would not
end In a tragedy. Please keep me in.
formed Of any further change In his
condition. As yet | do not see the
necessity of consulting an attorney,
but later may be compelled to do so.
Respectfully,
"PIETRO PETROZINNI."
This done the secret agent carefully
cleaned the ink from the pen, wlping
1t dry with his handkerchief, then
thrust 1t into the half empty glass OF
milk. The fluid clung to the steel nib
thinly; he went on writing with II,
between the lines Of ink:
Il am in no danger. hold creden.
tlals to United States, which, when
presented, will make me responsible
only to the Italian government as spe.
clal envoy. according to International
law. Arrange escape for one week
from tonight; use any money neces.
sary. Make careful arrangements for
the test and signing of compact for
two nights after"
Again the prisoner cleaned the steel
nib, after which he put It back In the
bottle OF ink. leaving It there. lie
waved the sheet of paper back and
forth to dry It. and at last scrutinlzed
1t minutely. standing under the light
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24
To Pull Bastlnus.

Few persons know that an ordinary
orangewood stick, such as is used for
the nails, is the best instrument for
removing hastings. A scissors when
used is very apt to cut or tear the
garment Procure the stick at any
drug store.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24
Novel Potato Party,

The hostess passed TO each lady a
well-washed potato OF rather long
slender shape Then each one was
given four small wire hairpins, four
small black tacks. two fancy paper
napkins with gayly colored borders,
and a supply OF pins. There were
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24
To Whiten the Skin.

Benzoin, diluted or mixed with an
other ingredient. whitens and softens
the skin and 1t also closes the pores.
1t is a good plan to use a little of this
mixture in the water just after the
face has been given a good steaming.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24
CHAPTER XVII.
A Call on the Warden.

The restful silence of night lay over
the great prison. Here and there in
The grim corridors a guard dozed in
the glare Of an electric light; and in
the Office too. desk light glimmered
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24
For COLDS and GRIp

Hicks CArupINE is the best remedy--re-
ieves the aching and feyerishness--cures tho
Cold and restores normal conditions. Its
liquid-eITects Immediately. lOc., CSC, and 50c.
Al drug stores.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24

Aliens Foot Ease, the Antiscpuc powder. It's tlt
greatest comfort discovery ofth age Aliens Foot.
Aaso makos tight or new shoes feel easy. II IL q
certain relief for sweating callous, swollen tired
aching feet Alwaysuse II TO Break In New shoeS
Try II today, Sold everywhere, 20 cents Don't
accept any substitute. For FREB trial package
address Allen S. OlmStcd, lie Roy. N Y
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24

tint, long and loose, are one of the
crazes of the hour. To be sure they
are extravagant, for they soil at once,
but they are liked well and are worn
universally; they are chic
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Why, Williel

Sunday School Teacher-Yes. VIII
lie, the Lord loves every living crea-
ture.
Willie-lll bet he was never stung
by n wasp!-Puck
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Howell-He has a weather-beaten
face.
Powell-Well, the weather beats
everything.
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A crowd is not company, and faces
are but gallery of pictures. and talk
a tinkling cymbal. where there Ia no
love.--Bacon.
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An Experiment.

Nurse-What is the matter?
Johnny-The baby is fake: I
threw him on the floor, and he didn't
bounce a bit.
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TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA

Take thu Old stanas MA n prnNvri n s,, EM HM
UHlLL TONIC You know what YOU Aro taklng
The formula IS plainly printed on every bottle,
showing II Is simply Ounine and Iron In n taste-
.ess form, Tho Quinine drives out the malaria
ma the iron builds mp the system. Sold by all
ioalerS Tor 10 years. Price 90 cents
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Peace of Mind.

A tranquil heart is the life of the
flesh. but envy is the rottenness Of
the bones.-Proverbs of Solomon xiv:
80.
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make charming present for
a friend.
The materials necessary for 1t are:
Q) Half yard of sateen, (2) Three
quarters of yard of thin silk in any
pretty light color. CD Half yard of
narrow ribbon. az A small china doll
(5) About quarter of a yard of white
cottonwood
Cut out from the sateen ten triangu-
lar-shaped pieces, each about six
inches from point to base, and about
three inches across the base Take
five for the cover and five for the lin
ing of the padded part, Seam up both
cover and lining on their wrong sides.
Slip cottonwood in between them.
seam them together round the base,
thus getting padded cone as shown
in the illustration.
Now cut off the little doll at her
waist, and fix her into a hole made at
the point of the cone, so that her
shoulders, head and arms stick out at
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-24
SYNOPSIS.

Count di Rosini. the Italian ambas-
,ador. IL at dinner with diplomats when
a messenger summons him to the EN-
bassy where a beautiful young woman
asks for ticket to the embassy ball.
The ticket is made out in the name OF
Miss Isabel Thorne. Chief Campbell Of
tho secret service. and Mr. Grimm, his
head detective, are warned that plot IL
brewing In Washington. and Grimm goes
10 the state ball for information. His at
tention Is called to Miss Isabel Thorne
who with her companion, disappears A
shot is heard and Senior Alvarez of the
Mexican legation. is found wounded
Grimm Is assured Miss Thorne did II: he
visits her, demanding knowledge OF the
AFFAIR. and arrests Pletro Petrozinn Miss
Thorne visits an old bomb maker. and they
discuss a wonderful experiment Fifty
thousand dollars is stolen from the office
pf Senior Rodriguez. the minister from
Venezuela, and while detectives are in
vestigatlng the robbery Miss Thorne ap-
pears as guest Of the legation. Grimm
accuses her OF the theft: the money IL
restC red. but new mystery occurs In
the disappearance OF Monsieur Boissegut
the French ambassador. Elusive Miss
Thorne reappears. bearing letter which
states that the ambassador has been kid
naped and demanding ransom. The am
bassador returns and again strangely dis
appears. Later he ls rescued from an old
house In the suburbs.
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Sts&sec.e.

y II ERE is an idea for delightfully."-
~ pretty cosy, which would sell
well at a bazaar, or would
make a charming present for