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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

Among the most distinctive novelties
presented for evening wear are bright
little capes trimmed with white mara
bon. They are made Of chiffon velvet
lleta, or satin, the gay colors that
are used for evening wraps, and make
very useful substitutes for these more
ambitious garments. Turquoise and
other light blues, orchid, gold, rose,
and new shades Of green make charm
ing combinations with wide bands OF
marabOu.
The cape shown in the picture Is Of
light blue tafeta and is simply a
straight strip Of the silk gathered to
q band on each edge. The long ties at
the front are made Of strips OF SIX.
finished with plcot edge, and fasten the
cape with a big bow Of two loops. The
merest amateur in sewing can manage
q cape Of this kind. They are useful
to throw about the shoulders at the
tea-dance, between dances, or any
where that q scarf is needed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23
PLEA THAT SELDOM FAILS
French Red Cross Women Collect
Large Sums From Generous Trav
elers "For Our Soldiers

Not the least important Of the meth
ods by which our soldiers az the front
are kept literally supplied with those
small luNurIes which cost little, but give
uubounded pleasure to the brave fight.
ers, Is the persistent efforts made by
the women collectors who meet the
trains TO and from Paris and make col
lections among the passengers. "For
our soldiers please" is their plea. and
the response Is usually immediate and
generous, especially when the carriages
are filled with men, women and chill
dren on their way 20 the country or the
sea for an outing.
"For our soldiers, please" With this
plea they approached the people ln
cafes or at the entrance of thpaters or
other pleasure resorts surrounding the
city. Clad Ia the uniform Of the Red
Cross, which Is In itself an appeal.
these women approach the travelling or
pleasure-seeking people. armed with
the money boxes and are Irresistible
The spirit Of unity and the spirit Of
gratitude combine to make the efforts
.of these collectors so notably success.
full, and thousands upon thousands ,t
francs are daily gathered In the great
centers.
Everyone, the working women IN the
ammunition factories, domestic serv.
ants and the ladies Of the higher class
Of society are combined into q union 10
assist the country and the soldiers who
are daily rlskng their lives on the field
Of honOr,-From ILLUSTRATION.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

under such supreme guardianship. It
WINS when Norman arose, TO continue
his way that the animal acted strange
ly and disturbed. lie followed Hud-
son; he whined. He would come TO
halt, look UP pleadingly and half turn,
as II eager to guide Hudson ln q dl-
Tection contrary 10 that ia which he
was headed.
Go home, old felloww ordered Hud-
son, accompanying the words with
peremptory wave OF the haad. He
would faln have kept this adecionate
acquaintance with him, but ne recog-
nized grewsomely that Just at present
he was not able to keep himself. To
hls surprise, the dog refused TO bulge.
and as Hudson turned his back and
moved on, uOtted TO his side uttered
quite o growl and seizing Hudson by
the coat, regarded him Challengingly.
"NOw, how shall interpret thisT
unused Hudson. "The animal wishes
me to go with him. Why2 WhereT
To the strange perslstency Of the
collie Hudson gave attention now. The
animal released his hold Of the coat
the moment Hudson changed his
course. Now, quite animated and wag-
glng his tail In a satisfied way, the dog
trotted ahead Of Hudson.
sour canine friend seems to have
some uge for me, see, and I'll follow
the adventure to the end" decided
Hudson.
It pleased his fancy and II made
Hudson forget his hunger for ne was
hungry He was neither discouraged
nor hopeless. His was too bright a
spirit for that He had come from a
country town, an orphan, with only a
brief experience as a clerk In a local
general store, and had for two months
found position in a city business
place. The firm had failed. Since
then, with empty pockets, the daily
program, had been a quest for new EN-
ployment.
Bad as the situation was, Hudson
had inherited from II most pleasing
memory. 1t was one Of Hazel Ross.
She had worked in the same Office. She
had liked him, seemed 20 have few
friends and there was an undertone
OF sadness in her life that made Hud-
son believe she was under the stress
OF trouble or sorrow. He had. how
ever, never intruded on this. although
n mutual confidence and interest had
grown up between them. Then the
break in employment put an end to
their pleasant companionship.
The sweet, patient face Of Hazel
Ross, her gentle guiding ways, had
made a better man Of him. They had
inspired the hope that some day he
might reach the crest OF fortune and
ask hm to share llfe's experience with
him.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

II one has the habit OF consulting
the dictionary, he Is even inclined. In
the midst Of conversation with a
friend or an acquaintance. TO reach
for It in order 10 get the exact mean.
ing Of a word that has raised doubts
I'm his mind. This Is a compliment ia
n tried friend because IL adds the con.
fdentiol thoughts Of a third, but II
may appear TO a visitor or a casual
acquaintance 10 be merely bad man
ners, interruptlng the attention that
he considers his due as a guest; &c.
cordingly It Is necessary ot times to
hesitate and consider whether Smith
is to so away thinking the host IN.
bred, or whether, by the act Of intro.
ducing him to your dictionary he is
to be sacramentally admitted to friend
ship.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

and shpover with short peplum. The
underblouse is usually Of the plain
material and the sllpover of the fig
ured, but sometimes this arrangement
is reversed. Sllpovers-as their name
signifies-need no fastening but have
neck openings large enough to slip over
the head. If it is desirable to provide
other openings they are fastened at
the shoulder and underarm with snap
fasteners.
For wear with tailored suits, besides
crepe de chine and crepe georgette,
the most elegant blouses are of hand!
kerchlef linen or fine batlste. Needle
work and hand embroidery continues
to be the hall mark of quality on them.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23
True Friends
*
By
Marie Lyle Bennett
(CopyrIsht. ISIS. by W. @. chapman.)

Copyright. 1916. by W. q. Chapman)
With start a young man seated OF
the shady step OF q vacant house
aroused from mld-afternoon somnc
lenre. He had selected the spot to
get rest and cool. He had unconscious
~ passed the bounds Of wakefulness,
and had dozed.
A nearing turmoil, deafenlng up
roar nssalled his senses. He was evil
dently an alert, wide-awake fellow, for
he was on his feet in a twlnbling. He
was almost carried of his balance as
Glarge-size collie dog rounded the cor
ner. tin can tied to it's tail. The yells
Of a pursuing crowd Of urchins echoed
directly on the trail Of the frightened
and exhausted animal.
Something IN the face Of the young
man must have suggested to the dog
that he had found n friend aud pro
tector. for the poor, hunted animal
dove directly between his legs and
erOuched there. At once Norman Hud-
son penetrated the situation. He
stopped aud removed the tin can and
patted the trembling refugee on the
head.
''That will do, my lads" he an
nOuuced quietly but firmly, as a mob
Of dozen boys came into view.
They scattered and faded away with
out defiance. The young man resumed
his seat on the doorstep. The dog ad-
hered closely to him.
"You poor fellow In need Of a
friend, eh?" soOthed Norman Hudson,
patting the shaggy head Of his new
acquaintance, who looked with deep
gratitude op into his eyes.
There wus human pity expressed
In the tone Of the speaker, there was
pnthos In his gentle caresses. Hud-
son smiled but sadly. It was a hard
world, and both he and the dog real
lied It. Within the great, brave soul
OF the man, however, was courage and
hope indomltable. For all that affairs
were at their lowest ebb and he was
both pennilcss and hungry.
The dog lay down at his feet, rs
though worn out and content to repose
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

neighbor told my mother about lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
/ took it, and now | feel like new
person. / don't suffer any more and I
am regular every month. Mrs. Hazel,
HAMILTON, S22 South 10Th st.
When a remedy has lived for forty
years, steadily growing in popularity
and influence, and thousands upon
thousands Of women declare they owe
their health to it, is it not reasona-
bic to believe that it is an article Of
great merit2
lfyOu wantspecial advice write
to Lydia u. Pinkham Medicine
Co. (cOnfidentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
Your letter will be opened, read
and answered by a woman and
held in strict confidence.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

After steady progress Of over a
mile, the dog turned Into an unfenced
lot In a poor nelghbOrhood. In Its cen
ter stood the wreck OF once preten'
tiOus mansion. The upper windows
were protected by closed iron shutters
Below, closed inside blinds shut out
the merest view beyond the old and
dlsmantled window frames. Every
thing suggested decay and disuse.
The dog led the way to a doorless
entrance to the cellar. Its dimness
caused Hudson to cautiously grope his
way. His guide ascended flight of
steps and passed down damp, dismal
hall, haltlng at q closed door. The
animal looked up into Hudson's face.
"He has done his part. Does mine
lead beyond that doory Hudson ques-
toned himself.
The animal grew impatient, lifted a
paw and nOlselessly tapped at the
closed door. Hudson leaned forward
and listened intently.
'Helpw
The utterunce was weak, but
frelghted with agony. Hudson pushed
open the door. Upon a couch In a cor
ner Of the room lay Il helpless, cadav-
erous old man. His eyes lighted up
with relief and eagerness at the ap-
pearunce Of Hudson.
water food, heat" he uttered
weakly. "Three days unable to novel
And the terrible fever. l could not
move even to get to the window to call
for aid"
lucoherently the old man babbled
forth the situation. Living alone had
brought the penalty OF an almost fatal
Isolation. Hudson explained his in.
cideutal appearance on the scene. The
old man feebly patted the head Of his
loyal animal friend.
water, food, heatw The old man
had pointed TO a rear room, and Hud-
son was soon busy about the little
kitchen. Within two hours he had
Gabriel Rushton comfortable. With.
10 two more he had the confidence Of
the recluse, whom he had reached Just
10 time.
Il was robbed, deserted by the false
hearted nephew who Induced me TO
send away the child Of an old friend
whom ! had adopted" narrated Rush
ton. "ile led me To believe she was
not loyal, and hoped for my death TO
inherit what have. Alasl | trusted
the wretch. A week ago he dlsap-
peared with some money l kept 90 the
house. lie left me ill and helpless.
now know that he grossly deceived tue
as TO the gitl whom I so cruelty turned
adrift-poor, dear Hazel Rossw
Hazel Ross" repeated Hudson In
profound amazement and well he
might, and then he told OF his recent
acquaintance with his fellow Office
worker.
In feverish eagerness BushtOn I'M
plored Hudson to find her, 20 bring her
TO bis side. It was a pathetic reunion
and it terminated In Hazel regalniug
the love and protection of old Gabriel
Rusht0n.
his bitter experience made him
cherish the three true friends now at
his side-for the humble collie 1t was
who had been the means Of bringing
them together.
Norman Hudson found new employ
ment, Gabriel Rushton began TO lose
his miserly instincts, and. MS Wife Of
the one and adopted daughter Of the
other, Hazel made the rehablltated
home a rare nest Of comfort and hap
pincss.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23
Lace Hats for Evening.

Lace hats for evening are replacing
the hats Of tulle or chiffon. And these
lace hats are preferably black. They
are large, and ~ be worn at restaurants
and theaters with evening gowns.
Many are Of black Chantllly lace, some
times with panne satin lange. Some
times large lace bow Is caught, at the
front or on the side, with Jet butter
fly. These hats carry out the idea that
to be smart this year hat must be
either very large or very, very small.
,The women who always look best tn
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23
Injury PLUS Insult

"Ah," sighed the aged sultor after
the young widow had rejected him. 'if
only had youth. But, alas | cnu
never be young again." "Quite true"
she ejolned. Mature sometimes
makes mistakes, but she never repeats
II with the same material"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23
Naphthallne to Danish Moths.

The present is the time to watch for
moths, and right through to end of au-
tumn. Get good supply Of naphtha-
line, in Jumps at good chemists, and
put this among any clothes. Do not
stint It, and never mind the smell.
If you do this the moths will not set
tie and lay their eggs. This Is the
real danger as the moth itself does
not destroy the article. The young
when developing from the eggs laid in
fabrics do the DANA :e.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23
Those Dear elrla

Lottie-IIe wore my photograph
over his heart, and It stopped the bul.
let.
Tottte-rm not surprised, darling; n
would stop clock.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

conservative, medium sizes must be
content to be little Incorrect this
year. although reilly, as everybody
knows, a woman can always wear what
hat she wants to, Just so long as II is
becoming to her and made of good ma.
terials. II remains true that the sea.
son offers certain shapes which certain
women would be wise to avoid
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

readers as the I'M
potent man at the
sheep gate.
Jesus was In Je-
rusalem, and was
passing by the
gate h rou G h
which the sheep
for sacrifice were
driven into the
city. Near this
gate was a pool
of water of heal
Ing properties,
and around the
pool porch G $
erected for the
ailing who gath
cred there for Its
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

! Teen ! suffered each
month SO l had to be
in bed. / had head
ache, backache and
such pains / would
cramp double every
month. l did not
know what it was
to be easy a minute.
My health was all
run down and the
doctors did not do
t,aA AxK ~zI
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23
Touch Luck.

"Van Cush is an extremely unucky
chap"
"He isn't usually considered So"
81 know, but you ought to hear him
talk about his misfortunes. Six
months ago he decided that he had
made all the money he could possibly
use, so he bought a farm and retired
He started to sink an arteSian well in
order to insure supply of pure wa.
ter. And what did he do but strike OILY
Now he's got to get back in harness
again and make whole lot OF money
that he doesn't need at all out Of that
oil well. Don't you pity him from the
bottom of your hearth"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

An electrical process to prevent boil
ers cOrroding and scaling has been In
vented by an Englishman.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

Speaking much Is a sign Of vanity
for he that is lavish In words Is a
niggard indeed.--Slr Walter Raleigh.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

Velvet Rose to Hold Drapery.
Just one large, fat velvet rose used
on the hip Of an evening gown, accen.
tunting a drapery is very effective
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23
Il DON'T SUFFER
ANY MORE"
@Feel Like a New Person. |.
says Mrs. Hamilton.

New Castle, Ind.-"From the tIma
Twas eleven years old until was sever.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23

II you suspect that your child has Worms
a single dose OF Dr. Peery's Dead Shot
will settle the question. Its action upon
the Stomach an5 Bowels is beneficial In
either case. No second dose or after pur-
gative necessary. Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-23
The Man at the
Sheep Gate
BY REV. JAMES M. GRAY, D.D.
Dean Of Moody Bible Institute.
Chicago

TExT-wilt thou be made whole9-John
5:6
This question was asked by our
Lord of him who is known to Bible
The evening world., 1916-11-17
PURPOSES OF THE BOARD AS
OUTLINED TO MEMBERS.

The aims were thus stated In tho
circulars:
ITO stimulate the keen interest and
active assistance of employers toward
constructive study and equitable So
luton of Industrial problems.
"To foster the maintenance OF har-
monious relationship between en-
ployer and employee and between
both and tho Government"
ITO assist In the formulation and
enactment OF sound and constructive
legislation.
ITO oppose the passage of unsound
and unfair laws. and 10 urge the
amendment or repeal OF impractlcable
and unjust statutes.
ITO secure proper cooperation be-
tween the Government and industry.
ITO create a general realization OF
tho national benefits OF industrial
prosperity to employer. employee and
consumer, and n better understand
Ing OF Industrial questions and their
relationship to the public welfare"
The organization OF the Confer
ence Board" said the circular. was
prompted In part by the conviction
that an unsympathetic and often hos
tile public attitude exists toward In
dustrial enterprise and It's executives.
stimulated In the past by isolated In
stances OF abuse OF power by a few
employers. but often Enthusiastically
extended to employers as a class,
This attitude finds expression In I'M
sound. restrictive legislation. excites
industrial unrest, discourages indl-
vidual effort and checks industrial
The evening world., 1916-11-17
EIGHT NEW LINERS
SOON TO AUGMENT
AMERICAN SERVICE
Announcement Made by Pur-
chaSers of the New York
Shipbuilding Go.
The fleet of the American line prob

The fleet of the American line prob
ably will be augmented by four new
steamships, and at least an equal
number win be built for tho w. II.
Grace & Co.'S South American service.
Il was said to-day at the offices OF
the American international Corpora
tion. No. 10 Broadway, which has
Just purchased the New York Ship
building Company OF Camden, n. J.
Associated with tho American In
ternational in tho purchase OF the
shipbuilding company's assets were
the International Mercantile Marine
and W. II. Grace e. Co.
Because OF the absence OF p. A. s.
Franklin, President OF the Interna-
tional Mercantile Marine. who Is In
England on business, no details re-
garding the size OF the contemplated
American Limo vessels could be OBJ
tanned.
Plans Of the American International
Company are indefinite as yet, but It
was stated that tho tonnage OF Am
erican ships will be tremendously en-
HANGED. There are twenty vessels In
course Of construction In tho Camden
yards at present. and, within a few
months, 1t Is expected keels for an
equal number more will be laid.
Tho majority OF the ships OF the
American Line tleet have been In
service for n great many years. and
the tremendous business being done
by the line warrants the acquisition
OF new bottoms.
". II. Grace & Co, who. with tho
Al. rlCan International Corporation.
owns the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company. plan to increase the size OF
their feet by II dozen or more vessels.
The New York Shipbuilding Com
pany was formed seventeen years ago.
II owns Ill acres of land and 400 feet
81 waterfront on the Delaware River,
The plant was purchased for
SIS, 900. 900.
The company will be liquidated apd
a new corporation formed. s. NJ. Knox,
the president OF the company. will be
made head Of the new organization.
The evening world., 1916-11-17
NEW HAVEN ROAD FILES
SUIT TO TEST new LAW
Action in Boston Directed Against
u. s. Attorney and Brother
hood Chairmen.

BOSTON. Nov. 1.-THE New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
filed suit in the Federal
Court to-day to test the constitution
atty OF tho Adamson Eight-iour
law.
The suit Is directed against United
States District Attorney George w.
Anderson and tho Chairman OF each
OF the four brotherhoods in Massa-
chusetts.
Judge Morton announced that the
Court would hear the company's Pc
tition for a preliminary injunction on
Dec. II.
The road says that the act. II valid,
would increase wages TO the extent
OF at least several hundred thousand
dollars.
II claims the act to he unconstltu
tional as being In violation OF the
Fifth Amendment OF the United
States Constitution.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. l7.-Suit was
fled In the Federal Court here this
morning by the Illinois Central Rail
road to test the validity OF the
Adamson Law.
KEOKtk. Iowa, Nov. 17.-Con-
stitutionality OF the Adamson Law Is
questioned in a suit fled In Federal
Court here to-day by tho Atchisor
Topeka and Santa Fc Railroad.
The evening world., 1916-11-17
COTTON new WAR BRIDE"
PRICE HIGHEST SINCE 1873
May Options Quoted at u Gents a
Pound Here-Bethlehem
Steel Up Is Points.

Cotton is the new war bride" OF
tho financial world. II disputed to-
day with manufacturing and mining
stocks for frst place in sensational
advances. both IN city exchanges and
the farm.
Almost everywhere In the South the
market price Is now 90 cents per pound
AZ the railway station, on the New
York Cotton Exchange prices ad-
vanced to-day TO the highest since
1873. December was quoted at 2O.50
cents per pound and the May option
sold at II cents.
Bethlehem steel preferred Jumped
IS points to l75 during the first half
hour and new high records were made
by Republic. at so IL, and Lacka-
wanna steel NJ lo1.
The evening world., 1916-11-17

years and had no children.
After using Lydia L. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and Blood Puri-
fer | became well aud strong and was
saved from the operation. We are now
the parents OF a big baby girl and I
praise your remedies to others and
give you permission TO publish my
letter" 49, Mrs. JOSEPH Gull
BAULT, Jr., Bridge Street. Millcr's
Falls, Mass.
LYDIA T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
( pound is famous for restoring women
to normal health aud strength. When
this is done wives no longer despair of
having children.
A woman should be reluctant to
submit to a surgical operation until
she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound n fair trial. IL
you nave a case that needs special adj
vice. write the Lydia f. Pinkham Med
ieine Co. (con6dential), Lynn, Mass.
1t is free and always helpful.-Advt.
The evening world., 1916-11-17
Bis TEMPERANCE ARMY
WILL STORM CONGRESS
Plans to Demand Prohibition
Amendment Outlined by w.
6. T. u. Head.

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. IT. - A
mighty mobilization OF men and
m representing temperance or
ganizations OF the country Will storm
Congress IN December IN an effort
to procure a national prohibition
amendment. Miss Anna A. Gordon,
President OF the women's Christian
Temperance Union. 40 told 300 dele
gates at the annual convention hero
to-day.
"The large cities arc the strong
holds OF the enemy" Miss Gordon
said. "One-siNth OF the population
living IN liquor territory Is In six
cities. One-half oft he saloons OF the
United states are In fourteen cities,
New York city alone has more sa-
looms than are found In thIrty-siX
states"