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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17

was only a little bit OF
A3 Of a chap, and 80, when
for the first time In his
life he came into close
@aE4s@J contact with the endless
SSSEVt$ current OF human things,
MVM II was as hard for him
R5tyJEa to stay put" as for some
wayward little atom OF
fotsam and jetsam to keep from toss
ing about In the surging tides OF the
sea.
His mother had left him there In
the big toy shop, with instructions
not to move until she came back
while she went off to do some mys-
terious errand. She thought. no
doubt, that with 30 many beautiful
things on every side to delight his
eye and hold his attention. strict
obedience to her commands would not
be hard. But, alas, the good lady
reckoned not upon tho magnetic
power OF attraction of all those lovely
objects In detail.
When n phonograph at the other
end OF the shop began to rattle of
melodious tunes and funny jokes, In
spite OF the instruction Little Billee
had received, of he pattered as fast
as his little legs would carry him to
Investigate. After that, forgetful OF
everything else. finding himself
caught In the constantly moving
stream OF Christmas shoppers. he was
borne along in the reslstless current
until he found himself at last out up
on the street-alone, free, and inde
pendent.
II was great fun, at first. BY and
by. however, the afternoon waned. ant
little Billeo began to grow tired. He
thought OF his mamma. and tried tc
find the shop where he had promised
to remain quiet until her return. UI
and down the street he wandered unit
his little legs grew weary; but there
was no sign OF the shop, nor OF the
beloved face he was seeking.
Once again. and yet once again
after that, did the little fellow ira
verse that crowded highway, his
tears getting harder and harder tc
keep back, and then-joy of joys
whom should he see walking slowly
along the sidewalk but Santa Claus
himself! The saint was strangely
decorated with two queer-lookinl
boards, with big red letters on them
hung over his back and chest.
With a glad cry OF happiness. Little
Billie ran to meet the old fellow, ant
put his hand gently into that of the
saint. He thought II very strange
that Santa Claus's hand should be Sc
red and cold and rough, and Sc
chapped; but he was not in any MOOD
TO be critical.
Santa Claus. OF course, would rec
ognize him at once, and would know
Just how to take him back to hi
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17

Yes, my SON." said Mr.. Harrison
gravely. These are very busy times
for Santa Claus. and guess that, as
he still has hard night ahead Of
him, James had better ring up Henry
and tell him to bring the car around
right away. so that We may take him
back-to his little boy. Wen have TO
lend him fur coat, to keep the wind
of, too, for It is bitter night"
oh" said Little Billee, II haven't
told you about these boards he wears
He has 'em to keep the wind of, and
they're fine, papa" Little Bllee
pointed to the two sign.boards which
Santa Claus had leaned against the
wall. HE says he uses 'em on cold
nights" the lad went on. They have
writing on EN-, too. Do you know
what II says?"
YES" said Mr.. Harrison, glancing
at the boards. ut says II You Want
a Good Christmas Dinner for Quar-
ter, Go TO Smithson's Cafe"
Little Billee roared with laughter.
"Papa's trying to fool me, just as
you did when you pretended not &c
know where lived. Santa Claus" he
said, looking up into the old fellows
face, his own countenance brimming
over with mirth. you mustn't think
he can't read, though the lad added
hastily. Hes only joking"
"Oh. no. indeed, shouldn't have
thought that" replied Santa Claus,
smiling through his tears.
I've been joking, have II" said Lit.
tie Billee's papa. We'll. then. Mr.
Billiam, suppose you inform me what
II says"
Merry Christmas TO Everybody, "
said Little Billee proudly. 81 couldn't
read II myself, but he told me what 1t
said. lie has II printed there so that
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
HARD TASKMASTER IS GENIUS
Possession That Sets a Man Apart
From His Fellows Keeps Him Con-
stantly at Work.

Genius, what Is II but the power OF
being able to read7 No respecter or
birth. II chooses the cottage gladly
hiding in the rags OF tinker, loving
the hovel, the plowland. the grimed
and smoky roof. IL Is a personal
ity, living creature. a greater-than
man in man, reading master, an
angel OF kindness and tyrant OF
cruelty smiling at the pupil ono time.
scourging him another; and as the
body comes to It's power with years
II hears the master always teaching
never at rest. speaking with a dis
tlnct voice, unfolding pictures without
end, and the amanuensis cannot keep
pace with this tyrant who hurrles him
on with, See this and See that, y
working while the body sleeps, show
ing portions OF the way and work
OF life which are still far ahead,
planning out the whole life right up
to the end. giving everything eagerly.
If with pain. when the time comes.
That is genius, the power which works
not for the man, but against him.
No labor can make what Is not there.
Application makes man able to
learn, but not to teach. and II the
master be absent no learning will call
him. just as without learnlng-or
great tribulation-he cannot be awak
ened: for genius is nothing but the
power Of reading what has been writ
ten upon the mind OF an unknown
tongue; and without Daniel the writ
ing cannot be interpreted and Chal
deans and astrologers will strive IN
vain.-From Granite. by John Ire
yena.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
rrue Meanlna Of Salvation.

Salvation is not the petty conception
of personal safety from some farofi
doom. 1t is the saving of the whole
man: II is the domination of the
higher nature over the lower; 1t Is the
education OF the spiritual, the develop
ment, the evolution of the God in u.s.
that divine spark in all humanity that
can never be wholly extinguished.-
william d. Little.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
There's a Rub!

atad used persuasion and argu-
p IN vain. At last he said in des'
|ntn:
itEIdge, II you will marry me will
out 100000 francs of life insur'
Il | die you will be safe from
h
ls," was the reply, "but what II
Int die?'-St. Louis Star.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
The Artificial Kind.

"T wonder why 1t is that terms OF
endearment are often followed by
terms OF separation"
81 can't begin to say. What prompted
you to ask that question:"
"a friend OF mine who used to call
his wife the light OF his life recently
obtained divorce and made a con
tract with musical comedy star tc
furnish him illumination"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
phllnsnnhv Of Amusement.

Amusement! What form of amuse
ment must you give up II you become
a Christian? No amusement that Is
a recreation. That must be your phil
osophy OF amusement-Recreation.
Anything that destroys you, spirit,
mind and body, Of course, you must
give up, because Jesus is set upon
making you perfect and beautiful, and
he will not tolerate retention of any
thing that stultihes you physically, or
dulls you mentally, or blights you
spiritually Campbell Morgan.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
For Itching. Burning Skins.

Battle freely the affected surface
with Cutlcura Soap and hot water
Dry without irritation and apply Cuti
cura Ointment with finger or hand
This treatment affords immediate re
lief permits rest and sleep and points
TO speedy healment in most cases oI
eczemas, rashes, itchlngs and irrita
tions Of the skin and scalp OF infants
children and adults. Free sample each
with 32.p. Skin Book II you wish. Ad
dress postcard: Cutlcura, Dept. Y
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Ady.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17

"When was a boy my ambition was
to join a minstrel company, put on a
red coat and silk hat and parade the
streets of my native village"
81 had some inclination for the stage
myself, but that wasn't what might
call the consuming ambition OF my
boyhood."
mo? What was it?"
81 wanted to grow up with the ply
sique OF a prize-fghter and whip the
dog g-catcher in our town"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
Wonderful Activities.

Julius Caesar was a great man, !"
said the reflective citizen.
What did he do?" asked the man
with the high hat and the sack coat
"Why, he conducted campaigns and
contributed to the enduring literature
of the world at one and the same
time"
"Is that so? didn't know there was
a bull moose party in them days"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
A Rnunh.Neck Opinion.

"Do you consider bass drums and
cymbals genuinely musical instru.
mentsT
NO" replied Mr. Growcher MY be
lief is that they are put in to keep the
tired business man from going to
sleep"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
rranslatlnn hv Ear

Two schoolgirls were busily occu'
pied with their lessons. when the
younger asked, abruptly:
what does 'avoirdupois mean?"
"Well, couldn't say just what it
means In English" replied her friend,
doubtfully, but in French II means.
Have some peas Youths Com.
panion.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
Surpassed.

There aren't as many circuses as
there used to be-"
"There is not as much demand for
them. Who wants to see man turn
somersaults while he rides a horse
when an aviator may happen along
any minute and loop the loop
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
Agreed for once.

; Gnagss-I want you to under
p Mrs. Gnaggs. that am no fool.
b Gnaggs-For once / agree with
r A fool and his money are soon
ra and | have never been able
|Ea dollar out OF you.-Judge.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17

Little Billee had the satisfaction OF
acting as host to Santa Claus at a
good, luscious dinner which Santa
Claus must have enjoyed very much.
After dinner Henry came with the au-
tomobile, aud, bidding everybody good
night, Santa Claus and Little Billee's
papa went out OF the house together.
Christmas morning dawned, and Lit
tie Billee awoke from wonderful
dreams Of rich gifts, and Of extraordi.
nary adventures with his new-found
friend, to find the reality quite as
splendid as the dream thinga
As for Santa Claus, Little Billee has
not seen him again; but down at his
fathers bank there is a new messenger.
named John, who has y voice so like
Santa Claus voice that whenever Lit
tie Billee goes down there in the mo
tor to ride home at night with his
papa, he runs into the bank and has
long talk with him, Just for the
pleasure OF pretending that 1t is Santa
Claus he is talking to.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
Pavlnu the Way,

h what is meant by the psyche
|Ezl mOment?"
Wen give your mother a check.
|'sa, that is the psychological mo
r. FOR me to tell her / won't be
|rsNtll late"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17

when a man is without uplifting
influences he is apt to degenerate. -
said the amiable philosopher.
Quite So" answered the cynic, but
nothing less than steam derrick
win uplift some men and | fear that
the supply is limited"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
Correct Thlnn.
10 YOU like my GOWN"

How do you like my gown"
81 may truthfully say, Mrs. Come
up. Il is remarkable"
"Yes, anybody can see at once it's
from Paris. The French lady over
there called II ootray."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17

II he misses saying II to anybody
they'll know he means It just the
same"
"By Jove, Mr.. Santa Claus" cried
Little Billee's papa, grasping the old
man warmly by the hand, 81 owe you
ten million apologies! haven't be-
lleved in you for many long year;
but now, sir, take It all back. You
do exist, and, by the great horn spoon.
you are the real thing!"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17
And That Helna.

How does he keep the wolf from
the door,
y don't know; but know his wife
boils cabbage nearly every day
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17

Sugar exists not only in tho cane.
beetroot and maple. but also In the
sap OF about 100 other plants and
trees.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17

nan's past interests a woman less
Aan his presents.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17

school of experience is open
lns daily.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17

Having a lot OF friends is usually
more pleasant than profitable.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17

II seems funny, but II is a fact. that
there isn't much fun in gambling when
you can afford to lose.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-12-17

Fifteen minutes later, there might
have been seen the strange spectacle
OF footsore Santa Claus leading a
sleepy little boy up Fifth avenue to a
cross street. which shall be nameless'
The boy yalnly endeavored to per
suade his companion to come In and
meet mamma"
mo, Billee." the old man replied
sadly, II must hurry back. You see
kiddle, this is my busy day"
But II was not to be as Santa Claus
willed, for Little Billee's papa, and
his mamma. and his brothers and SIS
ters, and the butler and the house
maids we're waiting at the front door
when they arrived.
Led by Little Billee's persistent fa-
ther, Santa Claus went into the house
Now that the boy could see him In the
full glare OF many electric lights, his
furs did not seem the most gorgeous
things In the world. When the flap
ping front OF his red jacket flew open,
the child was surprised to see how
ragged was the thin gray coat II COW
cred; and as for the good old saints
comfortable stomach-strange to say,
1t was not!
IL wish you all merry Christ
mas" faltered Santa Claus; but l
really must be going. sir"
"Nonsense!" cried Mr.. Harrison.
Not until you have got rid OF this
chill, and"
81 can't stay, SIR" said Santa. "Tll
lose my Job II do"
"Well, what II you do! I'll give
you better one," said the banker.
81 can't can't!" faltered the man.
"I-I--Ivo got Little Billee of my
own at home waitln' for me, sir. II |
hadn't" he added fiercely, do you
suppose I'd be doin' thls?" He point
ed at the painted boards, and shud-
dered.
81 guess Santa Claus is tired. papa.
said Little Blllee, smuggling up close
ly to the old fellow and taking hold
Of his hand alphabetically. He's
been walkln' lot today"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-19

ter once! It's more than stopping
over"
We'll. you can't stop it. can YOU"
NO; but it's pity to waste it.
Say, Bert, let's bake some cakes.
didn't have half enough supper"
All right. and we'll make some
coffee. too, and set the table and ask
Bertha to have her beau out"
The boys Immediately set to work
and when things were ready they
marched into the sitting-room where
Bertha, distract from her mortihca.
ton at not being able to offer Red
cake and pie, was i'll at ease and in
attentive. She welcomed the diver.
sion Of the entrance Of the boys.
Say" said Bert. Richard and I
got hungry. and We are going to have
a spread In the kitchen. Don't you
ks want to como out?"
Sure we do" responded Red
promptly, rising from his chair with
alacri'y and following the boys.
BERTHA obeycd with some trepida-
ton.
"Oh. Lord" calculated Red when
he came into the big, warm kitchen
and smelled the coffee. Il do believe
'.at's a stack of buckwhcats. | used
- dream about them when I was
down in New Mexico"
Bcrtha's spirits rose. The boys
had set the table nicely. The coffee
smellod promising. There were a
J pitcher of cream ard a jug of syrup
on the table.
sit down." urged Bert I'll bake
the cakes and Rich will serve yau.
Pour The coffee. Bertha"
Say" inquired Richard. as he laid
a golden-brown cake on Reds Plate.
what did you call these Awhat CT
buckwheats'
Stack" said Red. pouring about
a pint of syrup over the cakes.
That's what they cal! them OFT
west. Wheat cakes is a sla,k Of
whites. Poached eggs on toast is
Adam and Eve on a raft"
Go on. tell more!" applaudcd
Bert. waving a pancake turned exc:t-
edly in the az
Rcd laughed al between cakes he
related western ;..l2s TO the boys
content.
Say, these are the best cakes |
ever ate, but I've Just about reached
my limit. Coffee's bully. too. It's
cheered you up" said Red elancing
keenly at the girls brN. rs. Il
IVES afraid I was boring -
NO" explained Bert earnestly.
shes been feeling bad all day cause
she couldn't give you pie. and cake
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-19
SLAVES TO FOOLISH CUSTOM
Some Truth in Criticism Of Manner In
Which American People Spend
Their Summer.

The Americans have delightful
country in summer. but they make
themselves miserable milling around
in It. Great hordes of people travel
on anything they can board. and there
is general exodus from wherever
one lives to some place where It Is
Just as hot and twice as uncomforta.
bic.
It is as If the Romans Of the time
Of Augustus had all spent the heated
term in Norway and Russia, or as IL
all the Persians of the time Of Cyrus
had similarly set ont every summer
for the sterpes OF Siberia. There is.
of course. more facility in travel now.
but there is probably no more CON-
fort. The crowds are dense. every
thing is packed and damned. and vir-
tually no one is in a good humor from
the time be- sets out until he returns
This is purely a maitland a ma
tional one. No other country does
ii. and none ever will Fashion has
something 10 do with It. An Ameri.
can family with 4 nice. cool home
thinks it must close it through the
summer and wander in misery over
the face of the earth until it is fash
ionable to so bacl, to its electric fans
and its tile bath.
It is almost pathetic t. see an
American family return from Its exile.
The father ard mother join hands and
dance all over the house. The child
rem fill the neighborhcod with strili
shrieks OF laughter The dog barks.
The photograph is turned on. The
lights glow. The help scurries about.
One would think it q wedding, but IL
is not. It is honest. Louis Post
Dispatch.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-19
-yccIi..Ig;sIEIllATS VS.. PIE
Stack Of Whites, and Adams
and Ewes Won.
Ry BELLE MANDATES.

Bertha awaited the coming of hel
caller without much animation.
He won't come many tines" she
said to her mother. The other girls
will get to inviting him. and they
will feed him with layer cakes and
pies and ice cream. The boys say
it's just like a poorhouse here. We
never give them a thing to eat"
"Well, if that's all they come for
Id be mighty glad to have them stay
away. Pie and cake and ice cream is
unhealthy stuff. and amt going ia
have any in my house. This is nc
eating house.
Mrs. Willets snapped out this de-
claration and went upstairs to bed at
her usual early hour. She relented
enough to caution the two young
boys. Richard and Bert, not to go
into the sitting-room.
Bertha's going to have beau
she informed. "and you can sit in
the kitchen and study your lessons"
They obediently went to the kit
chen, but did not study.
who's coming to see Bertha"
asked Bert.
Red Raymond. He's been out
west for four years. you know. Been
cowboy and shot Indians"
"Oh. hope Bertha keeps him for
steady"
"She WON'T" replied Richard. who
had been eavesdropping, because
ma won't let her make any pies and
cake and stuff for him to eat"
HUH" commented Bert. 1T.
amt likely he's anything like these
farmers around here. He won't care
for pie and cake"
Bertha don't seem to keep a
fellow long" lamented Richard. Ned
Price only kept company month.
He says he likes fat girls with red
cheeks. Bertha's pale and thin, you
know"
That's not a cowboys STYLE" re.
marked Bert, who had taken to draw.
ing books from circulating library.
"They like the delicate kind"
"Oh. yes" said the more material
Richard. look at that pancake bat.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-19
Stage Career.

"You say you have played namlet."
"Yes."
"Ifow long?"
well. I've played It as long "A an
hour and q half once or twice.
WASHINGTON Herald.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-11-17
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Seals on sale tomorrow at O'Clock
Al the box office Prices, Csc, 81
t1c and sl00.
Mrs. j. S. Woodcock and little son
have returned TO Savannah.
90
Miss Carrie Levison has returned
from visit 10 relatives in Savsn
nah.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. +. Harrell OF Nj
Pleasant, are in the city for a few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherrod Akin OF Nj
Pleasant. are guests of relatives in
the city.
Miss Annie Dean Atkinson is the
guest of relatives at Incachee. Cam
4en county
Mrs. Benz. Borchardt of Brunswick.
is the guest of Miss Bertha Roths-
chiId.-Savannah News
900
Mrs. J. Hampton Parker has is
sued cards to bridge party Friday,
the 22d, al $3.50 O'Clock.
90
Mrs. Joseph A. Morris is recover
ing from her recent Illness, 10 the
pleasure OF her many friends.
90
Mrs. J. b. Wright and Miss May
Wright have returned from a trip 10
Washington and New York.
Mrs. George Walker and Miss Dor
oily Walker have returned to Tampa
after a visit to Mrs. Duncan Wright.
900
Mrs Arthur Little and Master Ar
thur Little of Thomasville, are the
aests of DR.. and Mrs. ID. D. Atkin-
son.
Mrs. C. P. Dusenbury has been
called 10 Savannah on account of the
serious illness of her sister, Mrs.
Wilson.
The many friends of Mrs. Maggie
Ballard, who has been i'll in the hos
pital, will be glad to learn that she
Is improving.
90
Mr.. and Mrs. James Moore Rhett
and little son and Abbott Rhett. of
New York, viii arrive next We ( to
be the guests of Mrs. William Night
engale on Richmond street
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Earle Smith
and little Misses Ella and Elizabeth
Smith viii arrive next month TO visit
Mrs. U. W. Blanton.
80
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter ]. Hammond
and children of Thomasyille. arrived
last night 10 be the guests OF Dr. and
Mrs. 6. ". Blartcn.
90
90
MIR. and Mrs. II. E. Fouche an
nounee the engagement Of their
daughter. Clifford Estelle Brock to
DR.. Garnett Hill Akin, the wedding
% take place at the home of the
brides parents on December II.
The following was received in the
city yesterday:
Mr.. Louis Julian Leavy, Miss Dell
Black. Married Tuesday the twelfth
Of November. nineteen hundred and
twelve. Atlanta, Georgia. AT Home,
December L."
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-11-17
"ThE ROSARY

Erery woman thinks she knows how
TO keep alive the love of her hus-
basaa Wonder If the girls in this city
kxax that art? Sometimes it Is said
Ss1rg don't. At any rate, they viii
snsS after they witness a perform
saeS Of The Rosary" which Is COM
fug 20 the Grand next Monday III al,
z ln The Rosary" there are three
distinct love stories. The principal
iey~ affair Is that OF Bruce and Vera
MIRA. This husband and wife love
esxh other with their whole hearts.
.She is devout woman. but he Is Il
4aSn atheist Being man of much
h0xiuess interests, Mr.. Wilton neg
leuS his home and Vera resorts to
tSie green eyed monster to bring her
husband back to her She begins a
aiF On wi q man named Kenward
Wright The result is two broken
Marts; therefore, jealousy is an evil
aEA NOT an advisable way OF keeping
q man interested.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-11-17

j. T. Shelnutt, general merchant
Of Bremen, Ca, says: 81 have used
Foley Kidney Pills with great salts
faction and find more relief from
their use than from any kidney med
icine l have ever used, and I have
tried almost all kinds. l can cheer
fully recommend Foley Kidney Pills
to all sufferers from kidney and blad-
der trouble"