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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22

tained for her special invitation to
the state ball, which was held that
night. Until four days ago she was
a guest at the Italian embassy, but
now, as you know, is a guest at the
Venezuelan legation. Since her ar
rival here she has been prominently
pushed forward into society; she has
gone everywhere, and been received
everywhere In the diplomatic set. We
have no knowledge Of her beyond
this"
There was question In Mr. Grimm's
listless eyes as they met those of the
chief. The same line of thought was
running in both their minds. born, per
haps. of the association of ideas-Italy
as one OF the three great nations
known to be In the Latin compact:
Prince Benedetto d'Abruzzi Of Italy,
the secret envoy Of three countries;
the sudden appearance Of Miss
Thorne at the Italian embassy. And
In the mind Of the younger man there
was more than this--a definite knowl-
edge of message cunningly trans
mltted to Mr.. Rankin Of the German
embassy, by Miss Thorne there in the
ballroom.
Can you imagine" he asked SLOW
ly. "can you imagine person who
would be Of more value to the Latin
government in Washington right at
this stage Of negotiations than bril-.
liant woman agent?"
II most certainly cannot" was the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22

"and assume that you knew she had
shot some one, say Senor Alvarez.
and you could protect her from the
consequences, would your"
II decline to suppose anything so
utterly absurd" was the reJoinder.
Mr.. Grimm sat with his elbows On
his knees. idly twisting a seal ring on
his little finger. The searching eyes
of the ambassador found his fr .
blankly inscrutible,
Diplomatic representatives, Ia
Washington have certalr, obligations
to this government" .e young man
reminded him. "We-.that is the gov
ernment Of the Unit States-under.
take to guarantee me personal safety
of every accredited representative; In
return for that protection we must in.
sist upon the name and identity Of a
dangerous person who may be known
to any foreign representative Un-
derstand. please, I'm not asserting
that Miss Thorpe is dangerous per
son. You are sponsor for her here.
Is she, in every way, worthy of your
protection?"
"Yes." said the ambassador fatty
81 can take It, then. that the intro
duction she brought TO you is from
person whose position is high enough
to insure Miss Thorne's positioni"
THAT is correct"
Very WE'LL"
Ana Mr.. Grimm went away.
CrO BE CONTINUED.)
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|EMEGIIES O@
/. ia gIBl1@EJ .w

Everywhere is seen bit OF black
satin.
Natural feather quilts are seen In
plaid and somber colors.
The newest sailor collars are deep
in the back and hardly existing In
front.
The red, white and blue of the revo.
luton will be worn singly and In COM
bination.
Fringes are seen on many OF the
new lingerie gowns as girdle and tunic
trimming.
A good deal OF heavy embroidery
and Irish crochet lace appear on the
new waists.
One of the newest sleeves Is about
three-quarter length and is as wide at
the bottom as at the plain top.
In Paris waistcoais with huge revers
to turn back over the outside coat are
ip vogue and have plain short backs
OF lining material, so that the waist.
coat may bt worn with several coats
" desired
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22
A Novel Book Party.

wonder If you would not enjoy
book charades?" They do not need
rehearsing and are loads of fun Just
prepare cards with the numbers from
/ TO 20, or the number Of charsdes you
are TO have, and let them write uown
the ones they guess append few
suggestions which you can add 10. For
a prize give a book candy box filled
with bonbons or salted nuts.
Looking Backward'-A girl walks
across the stage with her head turned
over her shoulder.
"The First Violln"-Someone holds up
violin on which the No. 1. cut from
white paper. has been pasted.
I'VE Two'-A man and girl walk
across the stage arm in arm.
"The Brass Bowl"-A girl walks for
ward. carrying a brass bowl
Lavender and Old Lace" Is represented
by a girl dressed In lavender gown
trimmed with old lace.
Madame Chrysanthemum"-A girl In n
japanese kimono. holding chrysanthe-
NUNS
"Whe ma Man Marries"-A man and a
girl walk across the stage. while some
one plays the wedding march.
"The Light That Failed'-One girl car
ries lighted candle which another girl
blows out
'The Gentleman From Indiana"-A man
carrying a suit case which IL consplcu-
ously labeled John Jones. Indiana"
vanity Fair"-A girl gazing into
looking glass.
"A Study In scarlet"-A girl seated in
revcrle. wearing scarlet dress
'The Bow Of Orange Ribbon"-A girl or
man wearing n huge bow OF orange rib
bon.
'The Woman in the white Veil-A
girl wearing "A big white automobile veil
"Old Gentleman in the Black Stock"-A
man with powdered hair and cane. with a
big oldfashioned black stock.
"old Rose and Sllver"-A girl dressed in
old rose trimmed with silver.
THE Lady With the Red Fan"-A girl
with big red fan. with which she Ian
guidly fans herself
"A Certain Rich Mana man wearing
a tag which says In big letters John
D."
From Sea TO Sea'-Two huge letter
C's are cut from white paper and pinned
10 the curtain on each side OF the stage
and the players walk from one to the
other
"The Ascent Of Mana man climbs
graVely TO the top OF n stepladder and re-
mains seated there.
Pope's Essay on Man." THE I'm
der Side of Things" by Lillian Bell;
"Innocents Abroad" BLACK Rock" by
Connor; Under Two Flags Mid.
dlemarch," Wandering Jew" Man
OF the Hour" and "The Virginian."
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For the Blouse,

For dainty silk dress or chiffon
waists use instead of ordinary but
tons brass rings OF the proper size
buttonholed over in silk Of a color
to match the fabric or the trimmings
In white thread this is very nice for
lingerie blouse also and easier to
make than crocheted buttons. II you
wish you may darn across the rings,
or cross threads and buttonholes over
them; but really the plain button
holed rings are just as pretty. Where
you have crocheted loops instead of
buttonholes the soft battenberg rings
will do as well. and can be bought
ready made at any embroidery supply
or notion store.
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so that the shadow OF a persons head
VIII be reflected on the square of pa
per- A guest is to be placed sideways
so that the outline of the face will
STOW on the paper With a heavy pen.
ell or a crayon draw the outline or
profile One guest at time ls brought
into the gallery; the name is put on
the back OF the portrait. When all
nave been taken, an assistant helps
cut out the silhouettes, which are
pasted on black paper and pinned up
like portrait exhibition. The guests
are, provided with pencils and papers
and write down who they think is
VINO A prize is provided for the one
who guesses the most correctly, and,
II the hostess wishes, a consolation
prize may be awarded.
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guileless blue eyes were vacant as he
stared at the top Of his desk. Mr..
Grimm was talking.
From the moment Miss Thorne
turned the corner lost all trace of
her." he said. Either she had an au-
tomobile In waiting, or else she was
lucky enough to find one Immediately
she came out. She did not return to
the embassy ball last night-that
much is certain" He paused reflec-
lively. She is a guest of Senorita
lnez Rodriguez at the Venezuelan le-
CATION" he added.
Yes, know" his chief nodded.
u didn't attempt to see her there
last night for two reasons" Mr..
Grimm continued First, she can
have no possible knowledge Of the
fact that she is suspected. unless per-
door" He paused Anyway. she
VIII not attempt to leave Washington: :
am confident Of that. Again. 1t didn't
seem wise to me to employ the ordi-
nary crude police methods in the case
that is, go to the Venezuelan lega-
tion and pick up a row"
For a long time Campbell was ST.
lent; the perplexed lines still furrowed
his benevolent forehead.
THE president is very anxious that
We get to facts in this reported Latin
alliance as soon as possible" he said
at last. irrelevantly. "He mentioned
the matter last night. and he has
been keeping In constant communica.
tion with Gault in Lisbon who. how
ever, has not been able to add ma.
terially to the original dispatch. I'm
der all the circumstances, don't you
think It would be best for me to re-
lleve you OF the investigation of this
shooting affair so that you can con.
centrate on this greater and more i'm
portant thing?"
''Will Senior Alvarez dle?" asked Mr..
Grimm in turn.
His condition is serious, although
the wound is not necessarily fatal"
was the reply
Mr.. Grimm arose. stretched his long
legs and stood for a little while gazing
out the window. Finally he turned to
his chief:
What do we know, here In the bu-
reau. about Miss Thorne?"
This far the reports on her are of
the usual perfunctory nature" Mr.
Campbell explained. He drew a card
from a plgeonhole of his desk and
glanced at It. She arrived In Wash.
ington two weeks and two days ago
from New York. off the Lusitania,
from Liverpool. She brought some
sort of introduction to Count di Ros-
ini. the Italian ambassador, and he OBJ
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22
A "Bacon BatU

young college friend informed me
that the very latest thing In outdoor
anairs was "A Bacon Bat" When
explained concluded that It must
be loads OF fun OF course, as with
all such parties, all depends upon the
guests and their love of outdoor
functions. We all feel the "call OF the
Wild these glorious days and | am
sure many OF our readers will want
to have a Bacon Bat" Just as soon as
they read this Six couples are
enough, provide plenty of delicious
bacon sliced very thin, sweet potatoes
and several dozen finger rolls; these
are the absolute requirements. 9th.
er things may be added at the pleas.
ure OF the hostess. Build a fire. roast
the sweet potatoes Tor take a frying
pan, have the potatoes boiled at home
and fry them over the coals) Grill
the bacon on the ends of long sticks,
insert the finger rolls and you have
meal fit for king Coffee may be
made and ] assure you the only dan.
ger is In not having enough of every.
thing Nature study classes are In ia.
yor all over the country. and after a
tramp what could be more appetizing
than the repast | have Just described?
would suggest roasting Irish potatoes
and taking jar of butter with plenty
of tissue paper napkins; hard boiled
eggs are welcome addition with a
jar of tiny cucumber pickles and olives
both ripe and green.
MADAME MERRI
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chIef.s unhesItatIng RESPONSE.

chiefs unhesitating response.
''ln that case don't think It would
be wise to transfer the investigation
Of the shooting affair to another man."
said Mr. Grimm emphatically, revert
ing to his chiefs question. Il think
on the contrary, we should find out
more about Miss Thorne."
Precisely" Campbell agreed.
ASK all the great capitals about her
Madrid, Paris and Rome, particular
ly; then, perhaps. London and Berlin
and st. Petersburg"
Mr.. Campbell thoughtfully scribbled
the names of the cities on slip OF
paper
DO you intend to arrest Miss
Thorne for the shooting?" he quer-
led
Il don't know" replied Mr.. Grimm.
frankly. 81 don't know" he repeated.
musingly. III do arrest her imme-
diately ] may cut off a clue which
will lead to the other affair don't
know" he concluded.
Use your own judgment and bear
in mind that a mana man slammed
the door In the maids face"
q shall not forget him." Mr.. Grimm
answered. Now I'm going over to
talk to Count di Rosini for while
The young man went out, thought
fully tugging at his gloves. The ltal-
ian ambassador received him with an
lnquiring uplift of his dark brows.
II came to make some inquiries In
regard to Miss Thorne-Miss Isabel
Thorne," Mr.. Grimm informed him
frankly.
The count was surprised, but II
didn't appear in his face.
"As understand II" the young man
pursued, you are sponsor for her In
Washington"
The count. evasively diplomatic,
born and bred in a school Of caution.
considered the question from every
standpoint.
1T may be that am 80 regarded"
he admitted at last.
May ! inquire If the sponsorship is
official, personal, social, or all three"
Mr. Grimm continued.
There was silence for a long time.
81 don't see the trend of your ques-
tloning." said the ambassador finally.
Miss Thorne is worthy OF my protec-
tion In every way"
Lets suppose a case" suggested
Mr.. Grimm blandly. Suppose Miss
Thoine had-had, let us say. shot a
man. and he was about to die. would
you feel justified in Withdrawing that
that protection. as you call it?'
Such thing is preposterous ex-
claimed the ambassador. "The utter
absurdity of such charge would inn
pei me to offer her every assistance"
Mr.. Grimm nodded.
And II 1t were proved to your sat.
isfaction that she did shoot him." he
went on evenly.
The counts lips were drawn togeth.
er In a straight line.
Whom, may | ask" he inquired
frigidly, ARE we supposing that Miss
Thorne shot?'
NO one, particularly" Mr. Grimm
assured him easily Just suppose
that she had shot anybody-me, say.
or Senor Alvarez?"
81 can't answer a question so ridlc-
ulous as that"
And suppose We go little fur.
ther," Mr.. Grimm insisted. pleasantly.
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To Clean Silver Chains.

Also mesh bags and purses, wheth-
er of sterling or German silver, fill
n shallow pint dish with gasoline and
dip In the article, using a soft nail
brush to scrub. Change gasoline
often until It looks clear, then polish
the pieces vigorously with chamois.--
Woman's Home Companion.
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Two Party Schemes.

The hostess called this successful
AFFAIR pie" party:
When all had arrived the men we're
auctioned off by the host, who was
gifted with ready flow OF language,
and he had keen sense OF humor.
The medicine" man was introduced
on the block in this manner: "A man
who was often sought, although he
was known to be addicted to III com.
pany." The bidding was fast and fu-
rious and II took all the ready money
Of the purchaser to get him. The coal
dealer was described as The man we
think OF when the snow files" When
all the ladies had secured their part.
ners they were given pieces of pie
made from paper pie plates such as
bakers use the edges fastened togeth.
er with red baby ribbon. On being
opened there were slips OF paper with
the words "mince," cherry" or zap
pie" Whatever recipe was called for
the man was to give 1t, while the girl"
made the pie in pantomime. This
called forth merry peals of laughter.
The refreshments consisted of Indivld-
ual pies. coffee and sandwiches. The
man who gave the best recipe was
the recipient of a pie-shaped box Of
sweetmeats.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22
DEVELOPMENT Of Man,

Man does not develop in the high.
est sense until he comes into a con-
scious need of spiritual attainment.
until there is hungering and thirst.
ing after the fruits of the spirit-gen-
tleness, long suffering, goodness, tenn
perance, love.--Rev. Gay Arthur jamie
son, New York.
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Shirt Waists.

Waists Of challis, foulard, pongee
or messaline matching the suit in
color are very good looking, and are
more practical in many ways than
washing shirt waists and in the end
hardly more expensive. They can
be made very simply and worn with
lingerie collar and cuff sets.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22

The note of red, cerise. French blue
or emerald green is very often intro.
duced into the black and white frock
and bits of Persian or Russian figured
silk or embroidery are also used as
trimmings; but some of the best look.
Ing trotting frocks in the black and
white are entirely without color relief,
the color note being left to the hat,
parasol. etc. used with the frock
Empire Dress Bidding for Favor.
The empire dress, with waistband
just little below the arms, is bidding
for favor this season and the yoke
dress is always popular for very III.
tie girls. Kimono sleeves, short and
loose, are used in some of the tiny
girls frocks, usually of dressy char.
acter, but they are the exception.
The skirts are plated or fulled and no
narrower than they used to be.
Patent leather belts are as much
worn as ever with the Russian frocks.
but wide, soft belts of black velvet
are shown in some shops catering to
children. For cool days the Russian,
sailor or MILDLY suit Of white or blue
serge is In order. and the sailor and
the mddy in linen are as popular as
ever for girls over ave
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22
The Pursuit Of Beauty.

know not that II all things had
been equally beautiful we could have
received the idea of beauty at all. or
II We had, certainly 1t had become a
matter of indifference to us, and OF
little thought, whereas through the
benencent ordaining OF degrees in Its
manifestation, the hearts OF men are
stirred by its occasional occurrence In
its noblest form, and all their oner.
giles are awakened in the pursuit Of II,
and endeavor to arrest II or recrea.e
II for themselves .-Ruskin Modern
Painters.
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article. No smudges from the leather
of ones handbag and the lightness OF
them counts. too,
The belt is stitched linen with pearl
button effect. These are really snaps
which keep the belt fastened neatly
and simply.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22

The blood of the martyrs is the
church, the giving up of life is at
neart In all great movements. expia-
tory.-Rev, Allyn X. Foster Baptist.
Brooklyn.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22

This portrait" party scheme is
good: Get common wrapping paper,
light brown or white. and cut into
squares a foot and half each way.
Put up sheet across the door and
have the light from n lamp arranged
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22
CHAPTER v.
A Visit % the Count

m, A Visit 70 tho Count.
hon,e bland serenity of Mr.. Camp
se,s suas face was disturbed by thin.
7'uery lines Of perplexity. and the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22
SYNOPSIS.

Count dl Rosini. the Italian ambas-
sador, is at dinner with diplomats in
the national capital when a messenger
brings a note directing him to come to
the embassy at once. Here a beautiful
young woman asks that she be given
q ticket to the embassy ball The tick
Ell is made out In the name of Miss Is
abel Throne. Chief Campbell OF the
secret service. and Mr.. Grimm, his head
detective. are warned that n plot OF the
% Hs race raeeS asn,n braw ,ne hE,s EWnsnpstnn spesH
and Grimm goes to the state ball for
information. In a conservatory his at
tention Is called to Miss Isabel Thorne.
who with her companion. soon disap-
pears. A revolver shot is heard and
Campbell and Grimm hasten down the
hall to find that Senior Alvarez OF the
Mexican legation. has been shot.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22
REVIEW
Sunday School Lesson for June rs. 1911
Specially Arranged for This Paper

GOLDEN TEXT-"what Doth the Lord
Require Of Thee but TO Do Justly. and to
Love Mercy. and to Walk Humbly With
Thy God. ."-Mic. SIS
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-22

v-1E bags shown are made OF lin.
en- or pique buttoned down with
= pearl buttons and braided or en-
broidered. They have convenient
pockets inside and long cotton cords
suspend them on the arm. For the
summer dress they are quite the ideal
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-06-02

and all who were present will look for
ward to her turn again on the visiting
list.
Miss Ruby Hess entertained party Of
young people at her home recently. A
new photograph and selection Of late
records helped to make very pleasant
evening.
The Misses Northrup received party
Of their friends last Saturday evening
and provided very pleasant evening Of
games and music.
The Riverside baseball team played a
short practice game with town organic
alton last Sunday and were shown their
need OF practice by the resulting score Of
1873. Half Of the Riverside lineup were
not in the game. however. owing to the
storm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-06-02
BIC MEETING OF BOOSTERS
Continued from First P.s.
$ were unanimously adopted:

tons were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, We. the Arkansas Valley
Editorial association, in convention
assembled, firmly believe that the
suits brought by the Kansas bitches
against the bitches of this valley (af-
fectino as it does "a per cent of the
water DEGREES of the Arkansas val
ley), is matter of vital importance
to every man, woman and child in
Colorado; therefore be it
Resolved, That in the opinion Of
the Arkansas Valley Editorial asso-
citation, an unusual emergency exists,
and we therefore request that the
newspapers of the entire state be re-
quested to lend all possible aid to the
irrigation interests of Colorado in
making the funds Immediately avail
able of the $4,000 appropriation, for
the purpose of defending these suits ::
and be it further
Resolved, That every newspaper in
the Arkansas valley be requested to
point out to State Auditor Kenehan,
in as diplomatic manner as is con-
sistent. the fact that upon his decis-
ion rests the comfort and well-being
of over forty thousand voters in par
ticular, and the actual welfare Of the
entire state of Colorado in general"
The question of establishing an Of
fee in Pueblo with good man in
charge to look after the many inter-
ests of this association was consid-
cred and committee was appointed
to prepare plans for action at the next
meeting. which will be held in La
Junta on July 8.
Several other committees affecting
matters of special interest to the
newspaper men only were appointed.
Among those present at this meet
ing were: Will Wright. the all
around newspaper man; II. Randolph,
Lamar: Frederic X. Marvin. Las An,
imas Democrat; II. ]. Woodbury.,
Manzanoia Sun; L. N. Zallinger, Hol-
ly Chieftain; J. R. O'Connor, Rocky
Ford Tribune; ]. B. Lacy. Rocky
Ford Gazette-Topic: Will R. Monk
man. Rocky Fard Enterprise; NJ. r.
McCauley, La Junta Democrat; Will
r. Murphy, Las Animas Leader; ].
T. Johnson. Ordway New Era; E. T.
Conduit. Bristol Record. and John
Henry Shaw. Pueblo Chieftain.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-06-02
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY
state Of Jacob II. Petric Deceased.

Estate OF Jacob II. Petric Deceased.
The undersigned having been appotnted
executor OF the estate OF Jacob II. Petric.
Colorado. deceased. h.reby gives notice that
he will appear before the County Court of
said Otero County. at the Court House In Ia
day Of June. A. ID. ISL. at the hour OF 10
O'Clock q. m. OF said day. At which time all
persons having claims aeainst said estate are
posc Of having the same adjusted. All per-
sons indebted TO said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the undersigned
Dated nt Rocky Ford. Colorado, this 18th
day OF Nay. A. d. 1911.
Carl @. PETITE.
Executor OF the estate OF jacob II. Pctric. de-
dcased.
A. G.. sloan, attorney.
First publication May 10. 1911.
Last publication June !. 1911.