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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-10-12
Black snakee eeneflcent.

In Burlington county, New Jersey,
the farmers who, in the erroneous be-
lief that they are pest, have been
killing black snakes, are being urged
to conserve them as enemies of the
rattlers, which have been unpleasantly
numerous this year. The damage done
by the non-poisonous reptiles is now
recognized to be of slight account in
comparison with the good they do.
Not only will the black snake fight and
best the rattler, but he earns more
than his keep by keeping down other
pests. 1t has taken man long time
to identify his friends Of the lower or
ders, and even today many perse-
cuted animals do not receive The credit
that is due to them.-New York Sun.
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"Why did you make no report-was
It to shield D'ArtLgny7"
hesitated, yet the answer had to
be made.
THE Sleur d'Artlgny was my friend
monsieur did not believe him guilty,
yet my evidence would have cast sus
plcion upon him. felt 1t best to re-
main still and wait"
you suspected another?"
"Not then. monsieur, but since"
Cassion sat silent. not overly pleased
with my reply, but De Baugis smiled
grimly.
"By my faith" he said. "the tale
gathers Interest. You have grown to
suspect another since madame-dare
you name the man2"
My eyes sought the face OF De Ton
ty, and be nodded gravely.
ut can do no harm, madame" he
muttered softly. "Put the paper In
De Baugis hand"
! drew Il. crumpled from out the
bosom Of my dress, rose to my feet,
and held II forth to the captain OF
dragons. He grasped II wonderlngly.
"What Is this. madame?"
zone page from a letter OF instruc-
ton Read It. monsieur; you will rec
ogulze the handwriting"
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LEARN LATIN IN SEVEN DAYS
Two Oregon Girls Perform Remark
able Educational Feat Under New
System Of Training.

Betty Schafer. thirteen, and Jane
Campbell. fourteen. translated q few
days ugo 2OO-word composition into
Latin after only seven days inStruc-
tion Doctor Berle. national educator
OF Cambridge Mass. Is employing the
seryices Of the two girls 10 slow the
pedagogical clrsses al the university
the time that car be saved In teurlnng.
Seven days before neither giri had
ever studied any Latin. IN the cnrlpo-
sitinn submitted there was not mis-
take In vocabulary or position and The
other errors were very few. The rrlns-
lutlon called for the use Of the Tirst
and second declension.
THE secret lies In teuchIng thu pu-
nils to assOcinte." doctor Berle raId.
Il slnrted June and Betty by having
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CHAPTER xx-cOntlnued.

Thick as files out there monsieur"
be answered. "and with marksman
or two among them. Not ten minutes
since Bowaln got a ball In his head"
"And no orders to clear the devils
outY
'NO. monseur-Only 10 watch hat
they do not form for rush.
The commandants Office was built
against the Inst stockale-a long hut
40 more pretentous than the others.
A sentry stood at each side OF the
closed door but De Tonty Ignored
them and ushered me into the room.
Il was not large and was already well
filled. a table Uttered with papers oc-
cupying the central space De Baugls
and De Ia Durautaye seated beside lt,
while numerous other figures were
stnudlng pressed against the walls. !
recognized the familiar faces OF sew
eral OF our party, but before ! recoy-
cred from my frst embarrassment De
Baugis arose. and with much polite
ness offered me a chair.
De Tonty remained beside me- hIs
hand resting on my chair back. as he
eooIly surveyed the scene Casslon
pushed past, and occupied a vacant
chair. between the other officers. laying
bis sword on the table My eyes swept
about the circle OF faces seeking D'Ar-
ugny. but he was not present But FOR
q slight shufIllng Of feet the silence
was oppressive. CassIon's unpleasant
voice broke the stiffness
"M. De Tonty. there Is a chair yon-
der reserved for your use"
81 prefer remaining beside Madame
Cassion." he answered calmly. ut
would seem she has few friends In this
company"
"We are all her friends" broke In
De Baugls. his face flushing, "but we
are here TO do justice, and avenge
foul crime. 'Tls told US that madame
possesses certain knowledge which has
not been revealed Other witnesses
have testified. and We would now
listen 70 her word. Sergeant OF the
guard, bring IN the prisoner"
He entered by way OF the rear door,
manacled, and with an armed soldier
on either side. CoatIcss and barehead-
ed. he stood erect 40 the place assigned
him. aud as his eyes swept the faces.
his stern look changed TO q smile as
his glance met mine My eyes were
still upon him. seeking eagerly for
some message OF guidance when Cas-
sion spoke.
M. de Baugis win question the wit
ness"
"The court VIII pardon me-" said
D'Articny. The witness to be heard
Is madlme|
"Ceruinly; what means your inter
uptlonT
"To spare the lady unnecessary en-.
barrassmeut She Is my friend, and
no doubt may find It difficult to testify
Rgaiust me- ! merely venture TO ask
her to give this court the exact truth"
"Your words are impertInent."
"No. NJ. de Baugls," / broke In, un-
derstondiug all that was meant "Sieur
d'Artigny has spoken in kindness. and
has my thanks. ] am ready now to
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hold him to account for his Insult. and
the fellow met us with such gracious
speech. that the four OF US drank To-
gether like old comrades. The others
are there yet, but | had proposition
to make you-so left them"
"a proposition, monsleur?"
"Ay, a declaration OF peace, II you
will Listen. Adele, for this Is the
last time speak you thus fairly. You
are my wife by law of Holy church.
Never have you loved me. yet | can
pass that by, II you recognize my
authority. This D'Artlgny has come
between us, and now his life Is
my hands. I know not that you
love the brat, yet you have that In
terest In him which would prevent
forgiveness Of me II show no mercy.
So now come and offer you his life
II you consent to be my wife In truth.
Is that falr?"
ut may so sound" answered calm
ly, yet the sacrifice is all mine. How
would you save the manT
by affordng him opportunity to
escape during the night; first accepting
his pledge never to see you again."
Think you he would give such a
pIedge?'
Cassion laughed sarcastically.
Unoh x,.hot mos, ,,,,,td ,,ot .cro bta
life! 1t is for you to speak the word" 3"
Monsieur" said firmly. 81 under
stand your proposition, and refuse 1t.
| will make no pledge"
"You leave him to dieg"
'If it be Gods will. cannot dis
honor myself even to save life. You
have my answer. bid you 60"
Never did see such look Of beastly
rage in the face of any man. He had
lost power Of speech, but bis fingers
clutched as though be had ny throat
In their grip. Frightened, stepped
back, and Cheyet's pistol cleaned in
my hand,
You hear me, m0nsleur-goV
He backed out the door, growing
and threatening. | caught little Of
what he said. nor did | in the least
care. All asked. or desired. was to
be let alone, to be free of his pres
ence. swung the door in his very
face. and fastened the bar. Through
the thick wood his voice penetrated In
words OF hatred. Then 1t ceased. and
was alone In the silence, sinking
down nerveless beside the table, my
face buried In my hands.
had done right; knew | had done
right, yet the reaction left me weak
and pulseless. saw now clearly
what must be done Never could live
with this Casslon: never again could
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back, taking refuge behind the table
as the door opened. and he strobe In
glanclng first at me. then suspiciously
about the apartment.
"You are aloneW
"Assuredly. monsieur; did you sus
pect others to be present?'
How did know; you have time
enough TO spare for others, although
have had-n no word with you since you
came, come now only to tell yor
the news"
"lf II be the condemnation OF SleuI
d'Artigny. you may spare your words
"You know thatl Who brought yor
the message"
"What difference. monsieurf
would know the result without mes
senger. You have done you- masters
will What said De Tonty when you
told him?"
Cassion laughed, as though Che
memory was pleasant.
Faith. madame, II you base your
hopes there on rescue yOull scarce
meet with great result. De Tonty is
all bark. Mon Dieu | went In to
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them learn the vocahularles through
hooking up ever English derlvaiiye
When we came to the word 'muenus
They went to the dictionary and found
'umgnanim0us, magnificent 'mngni--
fy,' and so on. Those girls will never
forget that 'mognus' means great.
"As result these girls know their
vocnhuIaries. The trouble with the
average person IL that they cunnoi col
lcc together what they alrendy know
Every subject studied should be made
10 coordinate with what one Is study
Ing IN other lines
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TENDER SKINNED BABIES
With Rashes and lrritations Find
Comfort In cutlcura. Trial Free.

Baby's tender skin requires mild,
soothing properties such rs are found
in the Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
Cuticura Soap is SO sweet. pure and
cleansing and Cuticura Ointment so
soothing and healing, especially when
baby's skin is irritated and rashy.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
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What Miaht Happen.

"What would happen" said sum
mer boarder who Is always trying 10
entertain the company, IF an Irreslst'
ible force were to meet with an In
movable bodyi"
81 reckon, maybe" replied Farmer
CorntOssel, "there won't be nigh 50
many of us left to ask fool Ques
tions."
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bear witness frankly. What is It you
desire me to tell, monsieur
THE story OF your midnight visit
TO the Mission garden at ST. Ignace.
the night Hugo Chevet was killed
Tell Il in your own words. madame. '
AS / began my voice trembled. and
was Obliged to grip the arms OF the
chair to keep myself firm. / read sym.
pathy In De Baugis' eyes. and ad.
dressed him alone Twice be asked me
questions, In so kindly a manner az to
win instant reply. and once he checked
Casslon when he attempted to inter.
rupt. his voice stern with authority.
told the story simply plainly. with
no attempt at equivOcation. aud when
ceased speaking the room was as
silent as a tomb. De Baugis sat mo.
tionless. but Casslon stared at me
across the table, his face dark with
passion.
"walt," he cried as though thinking
me about to rise "There are ques.
lions yet"
Monsieur" said De Baugls coldly
ar there are questions It Is my place
10 ask them"
"Ay." augrily beating his hand on
The board, but It Is plain TO be seen
The woman has bewitched you No.
z viii not be denied. am comman
dant here. and with force enough he
hind me to make my will law Scowl
h you will. but here Is La Barre's com.
mission. and dare you ignore II. so
answer me. madame-you saw DAT.
tigny bend over the body OF Chevet--
was your uncle then deadT"
u know not. monsieur; but there
was no movement"
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The Formula Failed.

Willie had dlsobeyed again, and his
mother had sent for switch, declar-
Ing that she meant to wear him
out"
"Now, Willie" she demanded very
solemnly, "do you know what I'm go
Ing to do with this switch?"
"Yes'm," he answered promptly.
you're going to shake It ut me and
say. 'Wil..c Parsons, If you ever 40
that again I'll switch you good ="
But She didn't.-ChriStlan Herald.
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CHAPTER XXI.
Condemned.

lie opened the paper gravely. shad
owing the page with one hand so that
Cassion wns prevented from seeing the
words. He read slowly a frown on
his face.
otis the writing Of Governor In
Barre, although unsigned" he said at
last.
Yes, monsieur"
"How came the page in your pos
session.
II removed II last night from leath-
er bag found beneath the sleeping bunk
n the quarters assigned me-"
40 you know whose bag Il was?"
Certainly; II was In the canoe with
me an the way from Quebec-M Cas-
sion's."
your husbandT
Eyes. monsieur"
Ne Baugis' eyes seemed 10 darken
Ms he razed at me then his glance fell
upon Casslon. who was leaning for
ward. his mouth open. his face ashcn
gray. He Strengthened up as he met
De Bougls' eyes, and gave vent to an
irritating laugh
"Sacre, It's quite melodramatlc," he
exclaimed harshly. "But OF little value
else. acknowledge the latter, VI. de-
Baugls. but It bears no relation to this
affair perchance It was unhapplly
worded. so that this woman. eager to
save her lover from punishment"
De Tonty was on his feet his sword
half drawn.
"'Tis q foul lle." he thundered hotly.
81 will not stand silent before such
words"
"Nlessieurs." and De BaugIs struck
the table. "Thls Is a court, not a
messroom. Be seated. NJ de Tonty;
no one In my presence will be permit.
ted to besmircl the honor OF Captain
de Ia Chesnayne's daughter Yet I
must agree with Major Cosslon that
this letter In no way proves that he
resorted TO violence. or was even urged
TO do so. The governor IN all prob
ability suggested other means. could
not be led to believe he countenanced
the commission OF crime. and shall
ask to read the remainder OF his letter
before rendering decision You found
no other documents. nadameT
"Noue bearing on this case"
"The papers supposed to be taken
from the dead body Of CEevetY
"No. monsieur"
"Then cannot see that the status
Of the prisoner Is changed. or that we
have any reason TO charge the crime
10 another You are excused. madame
while we listen to such other witnesses
as may be called"
Tears misted my eyes, so the faces
about me were blurred. but, before
could find words IN which 10 voice my
Indignation. he Touty stood beside me,
and grasped my arm
"There Is no use madame" he said
coIdly enough although his voice
shook. "You only Invite insult when
you deal with such ours They repre-
sent their master. aud have made YER
dict aIready-let us 60"
De Baugls. Cassiou, ne Ia Durantaye
we're upon their feet, but the dragoon
first found voice.
Were those words addressed to me-
NJ. de TOnty2"
"Ay. and why not! You are no more
than la Barrc's dog. Listen to me. all
three OF you. TWAS Sleur de Ia Sales
orders that open the gates Of this
fort to your entrance. and that treat
your courteously. have done so. al
though you took my kindness to be
sign Of weakness, and have lorded It
nightly since you came. But this IS
the end; from now II Is war between
us. messieurs. and we will fight In the
open. Convict Rene d'Artlgny from
the lies Of these hlrelngs and you
pay the reckoning at the point OF my
sword. | make no threat. but this Is
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Naturally 'surprlsed.

An old German furniture dealer had
a woman customer who was n great
talker Nobody could get away from
her when she started In. One day he
sent clerk to the lady's house to try
to collect bill. When the clerk re-
turned empty handed, the Old Ger
man said:
"Vell Vat did de lady say7"
"She did not say anything sir. She
was mute" replied the clerk.
"Vat" exclaimed the surprised Ger
man; was she deadY
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Finding Fault.

THE prisoners here seem to be a
contented lot"
Yes They have little to complain
Of. However ! have discovered one
inmate who Is dlseontented."
What ~ II abOutY"
ale says the Intramural literary
clubs don't devote hs much attention
ms they ought to the study nf pr"wn-
Ing"
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Couldn't Fool Hiram.

Look here, Hlram," said 81, "when
are you going TO pay me that eight
dollars for pasturin' your heifer? I've
had her now for about ten weeks"
"Why, 81, that critter amt worth
more than ten dollars"
"Well, suppose / keep her for what
you owe me?"
"Not by n jugfull Tell you what
I'll do; you keep her for two weeks
more and you can have her"
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Hidino Her Liqht.

81 notice that your initials are A
b. But why do you always restrict
your signature to your inltialsl"
"My name Is rather conspcuOuS'
faltered the girl.
"And what is your first namer
aurora"
THAT'S pretty name. Nothing 10
be ashamed of In that. And what b
your middle namef"
"BOrealls."
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savIno Money.

"a dollar box Of candy for me, hub
byT Really. must curb such extrav-
agance."
81 bought you one frequently before
we were married"
"But things are different now. In
stead Of a dollar box OF candy Il
would have been better to have gotten
me a ten-cent box, and a sports coat,
and that parasol l want 90 much.
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Don't forget
WRIGL
after every meal
SERVING a Purpose.

Doesn't IT make you indignant for
that man next door to come out and
shout at your boys for disturbing
himT
1T used to-" replied the placid wom-
can, "but he doesn't any more. You
have no idea how lie amuses the
children"
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MOTHERS JOY SALvE

for Colds, Group, Pneumonia and
Asthma; GOOSE GREASE LINIAIENT
for Neuralgia. rheumatism and
Spralns. For sale by all Druggists.
GOOSE GREASE COMPANY, MFRS,
Greensboro, n. C.-Adv.
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The earosininq Instinct.

"You took your boy to circus to
reward him for being good?"
"Yes. And then he decided II wasn't
much of n circus and tried to be bad
enough to make sure he wasn't being
cheated"
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Peckem-My wife referred to me @
The head of the house today.
Meeks@llow did that happeni
Peckem-She was talking to a man
who called tO collect u hill.
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Autumn Melancholy.

The campaign brings Il tuneful cheer
Once more to every spot.
The autumn days which now appear
are melanchUly--not.
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Exactly.

'1 have fixed this nutmeg flavorinf
for you"
Thanks; that's q grate favor"
The Holly chieftain., 1916-08-04
.AARTMAN'S
FIELD DAY PROGRAM
THE BEST EVER

Southeastern COlOradO's fourth
annual field day celebration is
billed for Friday, August IL, at
Hartman this year. and from the
reports that reach here, Hartman
and vicinity are sparing no trou-
BILE and expense to make the 1916
festival really bigger and better
than ever"
"Plenty to eat, plenty to drink.
horse races, rough riding. two relay
races, midwest spectacular In
dian fight, free moving picture
show, a grand ball at night, and
music all day furnished by the ia
nous Girls Band of Wichita, Kan,
secured at an enormous expense
especially for this event-these are
some of the features the field day
committee promises.
Also there will be various minor
sports in the morning, including
diving and swimming contests in
Hartmans new concrete Natator-
ium, a ladies' art exhibit in the
Woodman hall, and champion
ship base ball. game in the after
noon.
Something over $500 has been ap-
propriated for prizes and enter
tainment, and practically all of
the. races and contests are open to
all corners. 1t is hoped that many
Holly people will be there early
and participate in the contests.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-08-04
INJURED

Glen Pinkham sustained pain
full injury to his hand last Mon
day near Hartman, when the
brakes on {1e auto truck he was
driving gave way. pitching Glen
into a nearby fence. He was car
ried to Holly by tourist, where
local physician was called. Nine
stitches were taken in the injured
member, yet Glen goes about his
work at the Holly Auto company
as if nothing had happened.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-08-04
oByEcfs 70 SAND

b. F. Mcclure, one of the live
boosters of Plum creek, Is miles
southwest of town, was here last
week endeavoring to locate q team
OF mules that strayed from his place
several days ago. MAC" likes to to
come to Holly to trade, and says
that the only barrier is strip of
sand near the junction of the two
Plulns, and hopes that tl,csc in
t.Iested will take up the matter Mt
once and clear the track for the
Holly boosters.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-08-04
Mccormick binders and Irvine a
Holly Hardware Co
BRIDGE DEMANDED

Holly, July q, 1916.
Editor Holly Chieftain:
We, the undersigned citizens
and taxpayers of this school dis
trict, do hereby make our most en-
phatic protest against the wanton
neglect of the county commission
ers of Prowers county in refusing
to build bridge across the Amity
canal at a point two miles north
east of the Beet ranch, which is on
the new Holly-T0wner rural mail
route, besides being on well trav-
eled road.
By this willful neglect of officers
sworn to do their duty our people
in this section are put to much in
convenience, to say nothing of the
damage done to our vehicles by
by having to cross the ditch.
We know we can always depend
upon The Chieftain's support in a
worthy cause, and therefore are
addressing this communication to
you. We are loyal to the Holly
country, which is our home.
Kindly give this letter all the
publicity possible, and we will be
under lasting obligations.
s. K. Written
E. A. BlakemOre.
NJ F. karin.
M. H. Powers.
VIM. Riddle.
d. o. Doughty.
j. E. BlakemOre
Rhodina Hodges.
w. L. Philbrick.
FOR RENT OR SALE
The I. F. Garrison residence.
See F. 81. Allen.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-08-04

Big 40 cent shirt sale at White
Bros.
For rope, wire, screen. etc., call
at Goodman's, opposite park.
j. P. Hancock. the shoemaker, ac-
companied by his son-in-law, E. H.
Colwell, arrived last Monday from
Kenton, Okla, and the former is
again mending shoes at the old
stand.
First-class watch work at Jos.
Adamek's Jewelry Store.
Judge w. w. Thomas and wife of
Bogard, Mo-, uncle and aunt re-
spectively of Mrs. Leonard White,
are guests of the White home, hav-
ing arrived on Saturday. The cou-
pie are in their 7Os, yet are as agile
as many people half their age.
Mrs. w. J. House of Holly spent
few days with L. G. Thomas last
week.
The tone never wears out of the
Schiller Player Piano. The price is
right. E. M. Botsford.
All kinds of Hay Machinery.
j. E. SAUNDERS.
Big 40 cent shirt sale at White
Bros.
$500 for only $4,000. One
only. No. IL DeLaval cream sep
arator for $4,000 at Saunders i'm.
plement store.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-08-04
AMONG TIE CHURCHES
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The pastor, the Rev. Wiley X.
Wright, will preach at the morn
ing service at 1880 on '9The Great
est Things in the World" using
some vacation experience to illus
trate the sermon.
In the evening at 7:45 there will
be union service in the church at
which time the Rev. F. w. Beidler
will preach, the choir are prepar-
ing special music. A cordial well
come to all.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-08-04
REPUBLICAN
ASSEMBLY Pre-.
Diets VICTORY
Splendid Attendance and Much In
tarsst Manifssted In q. o p.

00m1000S
Patriotism appeared to be the
slogan of the Prowers county Re
publicans last Wednesday, when
when complete delegations from
every nook and corner of the coun-
ty were present to voice their senti-
ments in the coming election. For
over seven hours the delegates un.
/derwent the sweltering heat of the
court house, to answer a call of
duty to home and country, each
feeling confident that next Novem.
Der will see the greatest Republi-
can Landslide in history.
Attorney Allen Cole was elected
chairman, making an impromptu
speech which would have done
credit to the seasoned" bunch at
the capitol, distinguishing himself
as thorO Parliamentarian.
The nomination of Messrs. A. p.
Knuckey for commissioner and j.
E. Murphy for treasurer, respective
ly, were well received, and many
are conceding their election by
handsome majorities. The follow
ing comprises the
COUNTY TICKET.
County Commissioner A. p.
Knuckey, C. C. Sterrett.