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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1911-11-03
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and with no wire fence concealed liz seen much
more frequently than formerly as one traverses
the most travelled roads in America Such hedges
however usually bespeak the indulgence of some
wealthy land holder who is willing to spend freely
for the sake of appearances. The invasion of the
country districts by this leisure class retired men
of and so-called gentlemen farmers, has also
resulted in the appearance of great numbers of stone
and concrete walls. OF course such barriers like
wise the UNCOVERED brick walls are costly and par
ticularly SO when we take into account the massive
gateways which have usually been provided In such
connection. There is no doubt, however, that such
walls add much, In the estimation of most per-
sons, to the beauty Of our rural landscapes, In
deed, 1t is the walls and hedges more than any
thing else which cause re turned travellers to grow
enthusiastic over rural England.
The iron fence has shared in the stimulated
activity but the iron fence, alike to the stone
WALL calls for a pretty heavy outlay although
If 1t is kept painted it will endure for so many
years that 1t is rendered fairly reasonable in the
long run The picket fence, preferably painted
white or white and green, continues to have
many stanch friends among the farming class and
the running board fence which Is said to have
originated in New England has spread to many
other sections Of the country and taken on o few
frills suggestive of the designs OF barred pie.
Rustic work when well done Is always mighty
effective in any rural surroundings and the pic
turesque appearance of the logs with the bark on
Is heightened by the introduction Of some bright
hued posies. Another latter day development is
seen in the latitude manifested in the height
of the fences in the rural districts. generation
ago pretty much all the fences we're about the
same height Nowadays they vary greatly In
some instances where the fence or hedge is pure
" ornamental its height is very much restricted
whereas on the other hand 1t Is not unusual to en-
counter wealthy land owner whose desire for
privacy has prompted him to erect-at least In
the immediate vicinity Of his dweling-a wall
SO high that man on horseback cannot over
~vuII 1fnA
by a high iron fence is another form Of construo
ticn that has been introduced extensively.
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I a1eF on and he wants to keep cattle etc. out OF
S ouieFatea tracts, even If he has stock of his
p" euat ne wishes to restricted to given area.
pu' IN the old days no farmer felt that
ne could afford to lay out much money in
HAing such limitations. Almost invariably the
pioneer or early settler ii any community
was anxious to find material for his fences
On the place. This will explain the al
most universal use in our whole broad farm do
MAN OF the old familiar type of zigzag rail
renee And just here be 1t noted that it is an
aomIabie type OF fence, too. Cheap to construct,
the rails be split from timber the place;
easy to keep in repair: substantial and enduring;
~ Is calculated to yield excellent service This
Is tAe type of fence that Abraham Lincoln con-
81 acted and its fame may go down to posterity
through the rails which are treasured as precious
relics because he split them
. Inc early settlers in stony districts such
new England and certain sections Of New York,
including the famous Mohawk Valley in many
instances made their first fences of stone. In
this respect they were in one sense ahead OF their
umes because stone fences are constructed now
duays because of their artistic and picturesque
"'1routes and are preferred by people to whom
expense is no object. AS matter OF fact fence
" loose stones was never cheap form of con-
sIrucuon On the fact of things IT has always
zen an extravaganza as compared with the rail
renee but the consideration that leads to its Sc
.ecuon In many localities was that the land had
" oe cleared OF stones ere II could be titled. II
"as no more trouble to pile the stones thus col
-ected In the form Of fence than in a pile which
souio serve no good purpose and it took less time
W " mus arrange the stones along the boundary
Aes than to cart them to some distant dump.
20 the average farmer working such land killed
"o Dirds with one stone. 80 to speak, and set UP
.ences that in most localities have endured to
this day.
me appearance Of the wire fence and particu-
=, the barbed wire variety marked new
~ renee building in our rural districts. NOBODY
uas ever contended that the average wire fence
as anything very beautiful to look upon. but II
mas proven boon to thousands Of farmers In the
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HE KNEW.

Sometimes the proverbial small brother proves
himself remarkably well informed If tactless per
SON The brother Of a certain confident damsel
thus recently addressed a shy and shrinking
sutton.
"Mr Jones. are ycu going to marry Sister Ruthr
Mr. Jones (blushing and disconcerted)-Why,
sonnie, I-er--I really don't know, you know
Small Brother with a giggle) That's what
thought. Well, you are!
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,othng has been more influential in this direction
than the improved means introduced for marking the
boundaries Of fields and estates Nor has the pro-
vson of better facilities in this respect been
sned by any to the wealthy folk who have
taken up country life fad and have the means
70 indulge every caprice In that connection. The
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tons of the United
States and even yet in
many of the more newly
settled districts, farm
fences were considered
solely from the stand
point of utility. This
was perfectly natural. A
homesteader establishing
an agricultural domain
or a sheep and cattle
ranch in territory recent
ly opened to settlement
has other things to think
Of beside providing or
namental boundary
markers for his acreage.
And anyway he has
numerous heavy drains
upon his pocketbook at
such a time and prob
ably can Ill afford to go
in for anything fancy at
such a junctnre, even
though he have the
strongest inclinations to
have everything about
the place in apple-pie or
der.
These considerations
explain how 1t has been
that as each section of
the United States has in
turn been settled the
pioneers have availed
themselves of the most
economical means of In
dlcating boundary lines.
The farmer wants to
have his lines DC vor.h
90 for by a surveyor.
marked clearly, since
mat forestails trouble
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az IzE Oh ORE00N nalIl.

~ 0 BUILD an automobile road /
from the Missouri river to the
mouth OF the Columbia, follow
III ing the route of the old Ore
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NUMBER of different
factors have contrib
uted directly or indi-
rectly during the past
few years to the ap-
pearance of American
farms and rural es-
tates as viewed from
the highways and rail-
roads. 1t is safe to
say, however, that
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
The Crown for the Faithful.

The virtue of fidelity is not condl.
toned by great opportunities and re.
sponsibilities. 1t has nothing TO do
with splendor of circumstances. It
needs no broad arena. no crowd OF
spectators. "He that is faithful in
that which is least is faithful also in
much" The humblest task is to be
done as unto God Our gift, our tai
ent, may be insignificant. but 1t is to
be used, not buried. What the world
calls success is often the shipwreck
of the soul The dominion Of Gods
world is the blessing of those who
are faithful in a very little" faith
full unto death" The crown is not
for success, not for genius, not for
position, not for greatness, but for
faithfulness. LIES work and warfare
are to test and train our fidelity.
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For the Hostess
Musical Entertainment.

After the meeting of a musical club
the hostess had this little diversion:
One played the melody of the follow.
ing songs, the titles being unan.
nounced.
"Star-Spangled Banner" Marching
Through Georgia, Columbia, the
Gem of the Ocean," Battle Hymn Of
the Republic" Tramp, Tramp,
Tramp" Hail Columbia" Home
Sweet Home" Yankee Doodle"
When Johnnie Comes Marching
Home Again" Aud Lang syne,"
America"
The guests wrote down the names
opposite the numbers, the pianist say.
ing as she played. mo. O." etc. After
each piece the hostess held up an OBJ.
ject which illustrated a term used in
music, for instance. "Time," was a
small clock; measure" a yardstick;
key" a door key; flats" two fiat.
irons; lines" a pair Of nursery lines;
"sharps," a carving set; tie" a gen.
tleman's tie; bars" small clothes
bars; "staff. cane; "a whole note"
a dollar; "a half.note," a half dol
lar; "a quarter.note." a silver quarter
The ice cream was in shape Of mu.
steal instruments and the bonbons
were in small pianos. violins. etc.
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photograph which was framed on O

photograph which was framed on o
wall Of the diningroom.
isn't that the royal family OF
Italy?" he asked. He rose and went
over to It. by Joye, 1t is, and here
is the prince in the group The pic
ture was taken, should say, about
the time | knew him"
Mr.. Grimm strolled over idly and
stood for long time staring at the
photograph.
He can drive a motor, you know"
said Mr. Cadwallader. admiringly.
And Italy is the place to drive them.
They forget to make any speed laws
over there, and If a chap gets In your
way and you knock him silly they
arrest him for obstructlng traffic. you
know. Over here II chap really
starts to go any place in hurry some
bally Idiot holds him up"
Have you ever been held up?" quer-
led Mr.. Grimm.
mo, but / expect to be every day"
was the reply. I've got new motor.
you know. and I've never been able
to see how fast It is. The other eve
ming | ran up to Baltimore with It In
an hour and thlrty.seven minutes from
Alexandria TO Druid Hlll Park. and
that's better than forty miles. ! never
did let the motor out. you know, be-
cause we ran In the dark most OF the
way"
Mr.. Grimm was still gazing at the
photograph.
did you go alone?" he asked.
There's no fun motoring alone, you
know Senorlta Rodriguez was with
me. Charming girl. what?"
A little while later Mr.. Grimm saun-
tered out into the drawing.room and
made his way toward Miss Thorne
and the French ambassador. Mon
sleur Boissegur rose. and offered his
hand cordially.
81 hope. Monsieur" said Mr.. Grimm.
that you are no worse of for your
your unpleasant experienced?
mot at all, thanks to you" was the
reply. Il have Just thanked Miss
Thorne for her part In the affair.
and"
I'm glad to have been OF service"
interrupted Mr.. Grimm lightly.
The ambassador bowed ceremoni-
ously and moved away. Mr.. Grimm
dropped into the seat he had just left.
You've left the legation. haven't
you?" he asked.
You drove me out" she laughed.
Drove you out?" he repeated.
Drove you out?"
why, 1t was not only uncomforta-
BILE, but 1t was rather conspicuous be-
cause Of the constant espionage Of
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"Ship" Contest.

For a guest going abroad the hos
tess had this contest. giving the ques.
tions at the table:
What ship has no soft berths? Hard
ship.
What do QualSers prefer? Friendship
What ship requires tho best men? Sea-
manship.
What ship should saints sail ln' wor-
ship.
What ship held only twelve persons1
Apostleshlp.
What ship should always protect Its
passengers? Citizenship.
What ship should right itself even
when capslzed? Clerkship
This ship Is possessed OF every FAC
ulty"? Professorshlp.
Is looking for a mater Courtship.
Always has house under It? Senator
ship.
What ship Is always fastened TO a
peer? Lordshlp.
Always managed by more than one per-
son? Partnership.
What ship Is made for one Of Its own
hands? Stewardship.
what ship Is never overloaded7 States
manship.
MADAME MERRL
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The kImono Cape.

The kimono cape is to be noticed
among the latest fashions, and most
attractive fashion It is, giving the
daintlest of finish to the one.piece
gown Of linen or pongee. These two
materials are for the moment the
most desirable, but just as in the
other model this can serve for next
winter in cloth or velvet or In velvet
with fur. 1t is smart, II is novel, and
most becoming, and surely there is
nothing more that could be desired.
1t is very charming made up in cerise
tussor with facings of darker satin
and with pipings of the satin, and 1t
affords an excellent opportunity for
good color combinations or contrasts.
-Harper's Bazaar,
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Recovery Almost impossible.

THE first and most seductive peril.
and the destroyer of most young men
is the drinking Of liquor. am no
temperance lecturer in disguise, but a
man who knows and tells you what
observation has proved to him; and
| say to you that you are more likely
to fail In your career from acquiring
the habit of drinking liquor than from
any or all other temptations likely to
assail you.
"You may yield to almost any other
temptation and may reform-may
brace up, and, II not recover lost
ground, at least remain In the race
and secure and maintain respectable
position.
"But from failure caused by the
drink habit recovery is almost impos-
sible. | have known but few excsp-
tons to the rule Andrew Carnegie.
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row. Within week the compact will
be signed, Whether you approve OF
1t or not 1t will be signed for your
country by a special envoy whose au.
thority is greater than yours-his
Highness, the Prince Benedetto
d'Abruzzi"
Has he reached Washington"
He is in Washington. lie has
been here for some time, incognito,"
She was silent a moment You have
been a source of danger to our plans"
she added. ''If 1t had not been for an
accident you would still have been
comfortably kept out in Alexandria
where Mr.. Grimm and | found you.
Please remember, Monsieur, that we
will accomplish what we set out to
do. Nothing can stop us-nothing"
At Just about the same moment the
name of Prince d'Abruzzi had been
used In the dining-room. but In diff
ferent connection. Mr. Cadwallader
was reciting some incident of an auto
mobile trip in Italy when he had been
connected with the British embassy
there.
THE prince was driving" he said,
'and one Of the best ever saw. Cork.
Ing chap, the prince; democratic, you
know, and all that sort of thing. He
was one scion Of royalty who didn't
mind soillng his hands by diving in
under car and fixing It himself. At
that time he was inclined to be wild
that was eight or nine years ago
but they say now he has settled down
to work and Is one OF the real diplo-
matte powers Of Italy. haven't seen
him for half dozen years"
How old man is he?" asked Mr..
Grimm carelessly.
"Thirty-hve, thirty-eight, perhaps;
l don't know" replied Mr.. Cadwalla.
der. IT'S odd. you know, the number
Of princes and blue-bloods and all that
sort Of thing one can fnd knocking
about in Italy and Germany and Spain
One never hears of half Of them. l
never had heard of the Prince dAbruz-
ri until went to Italy, and I've heard
jolly well little OF him since. except
indirectly"
Mr.. Cadwallader lapsed into silence
as he sat staring at a large group
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your Mr.. Blair and your Mr.. Johnson
and your Mr.. Hastings" she explained.
still laughing. 80 have moved to
the Hotel Hilliard."
Mr. Grimm was twisting the seal
ring on his little finger.
I'm sorry II made II uncomforta.
BILE for you," he apologized you SEQ
it's necessary to"
No explanation" Miss Thorne in.
terrupted. 81 understand"
I'm glad you do" he replied seri.
ously. How long do you intend to
remain in the city?"
Really | don't know-two, three,
four weeks. perhaps. Why?"
81 was Just wondering"
Senorita Rodriguez came toward
them.
Were going to play bridge" she
said, "and we need you, Isabel, to
make the four Come, hate to take
her away Mr.. Grimm"
Mr. Grimm and Miss Thorne rose
together. For an instant her slim
white hand rested on Mr.. Grimm's
sleeve and she stared into his eyes un-
derstandingly with little of melan.
choly In her own. They left Mr..
Grimm there.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
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W.
IN NWQJjE!

The vogue of fuschia has but little
abated.
Above all others, the seasons fab
ric is voile.
Square and round neck bodices are
equally popular.
Fashionable are royal purple para
soils with whito silk Innings,
Sailor collars of satin or silk are
now veiled with black or white chif
ton.
Satin and velveteen are predicted
as the leaders in suit material for the
fall.
Nothing seems to diminish the popu-
larity OF the collarless bodice or
gown.
A novel and pretty concelt from
Paris is colored sashes and shoes to
match.
Irregular shapes and plenty of un.
uried ostrich plumes mark the latest
arge hats as q rule.
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ABIDING In Christ.

Abiding in Jesus is nothing but the
giving up of ones self to be ruled aud
taught and led, and so resting in the
arms of everlasting love. Blessed
restl The fruit and the f@etaste and
the fellowship of Gods own rest!
found of them who thus come to Jesus
to abide in him. 1t is the peace of
God. the great calm OF the eternal
world, that passeth all understanding.
that keeps the heart and mind With
this grace secured, we have strength
for every duty. courage for every
struggle, blessing in every cross,
and the Joy of life eternal In death It.
self.-Rev. Andrew Murray.
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"Cann Shower.

At a Jolly affair given for a bride
who had lived in the town all her
life, and was great favorite, the
hostess asked each guest to bring a
"can" OF something for an emergency
shelf Then she gave this "can" con-
test, reading the questions, each one
keeping account of the number on
swered.
/. Though this can Is a can, you all will
agree,
The can Is termed thus, because 1t
holds tea.
q This long, narrow can holds so precious
a stock,
That oft you will ind It has more than
one lock.
g. The post wicked can, tho safe from
police,
Shout, you search for It's heart you
will find It in grease.
T. This can Is a can that delights you and
me,
It always ia open" and likewise is
g. Where breezes blow and surges roll.
with swelling form and manner
proud.
This can in triumph rides tho waves,
The sellor's living and his. shroud.
G. Here's can which. bear In mind,
Lives on others OF its Rnd.
l. They SOY empty cans will produce the
most noise
But II properly filed. this will startle
the boys.
s. Most cans are hardly ht to eat.
Yet you'n like this kind. nice and
sweet
.. Tho waltz or the glee or the bold and
martial strain.
Each one. as his favorlte lndorses;
But for those who prefer oratorio
style
This can sweetest music dlscourses
10. Now who would elect In a can to re-
side.
Yet this as a shelter is known far and
wide.
II. 4 can OF most sagncIous mind.
IT'S frugal, prudent. shrewd," you'll
find.
i2. That n horse should use cans seems
indeed strange to say.
Yet II pressed TO have one. he'd not
utter n nay.
10. To put cans In poems no one Is In
cllned
Yet cans OF this sort In some poems
you'll find.
H. In tubs and in barrels men have VEN
tured from land.
And In cans OF this kind. so I under
stand.
Is. Now here is a can that is yellow and
round
IT would seem little priced. for II
grows on the ground.
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Agent OF Deereneracy.

Whisky is one Of the few agencies
of degeneracy we have left. Opium
Is controlled; cocain is banned: gam
bling is prohibited among the poor:
bigamy isn't popular; lynching is ta-
booed-why, scarcely anything re-
mains to give the young man diver
sion from the cares OF business, to the
advantage Of his rivals!
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Chamols Trimmings.

An odd but beautiful evening gown
is OF chamois.colored tulle, with EN-.
broideries worked on real chamola
leather in Japanese style with floss
silks. The designs are chrysanthe
NUNS in lovely shades Of yellow, gray
and drab, and here and there a dragon
worked In silver thread.
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yT HE gown on the left is a pretty
gown of cream Viyella, cut
Magyar and trimmed with col
lar and cuffs OF turquoise VI
yella; the right front is taken over to
the left side, where fastening is
formed by buttons covered in blue.
A girdle draws the gown In at waist.
Materials required: Five yards VI
yela S3 inches wide. yard blue for
trimming, 9 buttons.
A real kimono. in style, is the sec
ond 1t is made up in Japanese cot
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ton crepe, edged down front and On
sleeves by bands of sateen of the
same color as design on crepe. A sash
draws the gown In at the waist, and
is loosely knotted at the left side OF
front, where ends are left hanging.
Materials required: Seven yards
cotton crepe 2S inches wide. "a yards
sateen.
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Little Willie AuaIn.

"Pa!" came little Wlllies voice
from the darkness Of the nursery.
Pa gave bad imitation of snore.
He was tired and did not wish to bo
disturbed.
pal" came the little voice again.
What is It. Willie7" replied his IA.
ther. sleeplly.
"Tum In here; want to asst you
sumpln'," said the little voice
So pa rose up from his downy and.
putting on his bath-robe and slippers,
marched into the nursery.
We'll. what is 1t now?" he asked.
Say, pa" said little Willie IN you
was to feed the COW on soap would
she give shaving ?"--Harper's
Weekly.
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flashed some subtle message to the
French ambassador, who, after an in.
slant, nodded comprehendingly, then
resumed his conversation. As he left
the room a few minutes later he no.
ticed that Mr.. Grimm had Joined a
group OF automaniacs OF which Mr.
Cadwallader was the enthusiastic cen.
ter He spoke to his hostess. the wife
OF the minister from Portugal for a
moment, then went to Miss Thorne
and dropped into a seat beside her
She greeted him with a smile and
was still smiling as she talked.
Il believe, Monsieur" she said in
French. you sent a code message to
the cable Office this afternoon?"
His eyes questioned hers quickly.
And please bear in mind that we
probably are being watched as we
talk" she went on pleasantly. "Mr
Grimm Is the man to be afraid Of
Smile-don't look so serious!" She
laughed outright.
Yes, | sent code message" he re-
piled
ut was your resignation"
yes"
We'll, 1t wasn't sent, of course"
she informed him, and her eyes were
sparkling as II something amusing had
been said. "One of my agents stopped
IT, | may add that it will not be sent"
The ambassadors eyes grew steely.
then blank again.
"Mademoiselle, what am | to under.
stand from that?" he demanded.
You are to understand that | am
absolute master of the situation in
Washington at this moment" she re-
piled positively. The smile on her lips
and the tone of her voice were
strangely at variance From the be-
ginning let you understand that ul.
timately you would receive your in.
structions from Paris; now | know
they will reach you by cable tomor-
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-08-17
CHAPTER XIV.

A. master Of the Situation.
|leavira women rose and started out,
|fee ing a The gentlemen over their cof.
|at ,S Sau cigars. Miss Thorne paused
4 'us door and the blue.gray eyes
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Their prominence In the coronation
celebration has brought rich oriental
fabrics again to the fore.