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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-01-04

Be careful--remembe what lot OF
GOODNESS Is caused by hot words.
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Why Not Raise Your Own Salary?
Rv DONALD KAHN

When Mr.. Dox
returned. to the Office
next day, Margaret
explained what she
had done.
"But wenever deal
in farm lands" pro-
tested Dox.
IL know" replied
the stenographer.
"But this farm is
only three quarters
of a mile from the
post-office of that
Michigan city. L
heard the other day
that Whiteson,
Speedweigh & Com
pany are looking for
Out-of-tOwn prop
erty suitable for sub
division, and l was
Evening star., 1917-04-15
How a Failure at Sixty
Won Sudden Success
From Poverty to $40, 900 Year
4 Lesson for Old and Young Alike
By r. d. RAINES

One is that of man who was Sc 900
in debt three years ago. Since then
he has accumulated 5000, 900 without
specializing, and today is earning
$1,000 week. He is only one of
many who frankly credit their good
fortune to Prof. Frank Charming
Haddock and his very remarkable
book, Power of Will" Another is
a young man who worked in big
factory. One day he met Mr.. W. M.
Taylor, efficiency expert for the
great Studebaker Corporation, who
advised him to read Power of Will"
He did so, applied himself to the
training of his will, and in less than
one year his salary was increased to
more than eight times what he had
been earning.
Then there is the case of C. D. Van
Vechten, General Agent of the North
western Life Insurance Company.
After his first examination of Prof.
Haddock's methods and lessons in
will power development, as pub
lished in Power of WILL" he told
the author that they would be worth
$4,000 to $4,000 to him.
Another man, Mr.. H. D. Ferguson, residing
in Hot Springs, Ark, increased his earnings
from $40 a week to 500 week in remark
ably short space of time after he began the
study of will training. Will power training
by Haddocks s system has enabled thousands
to conquer drink and other vices almost
overnight-has helped overcome sickness
and nervousness-ha transformed unhappy,
envious, discontented people into dominat-
ing personalities filled with the joy of living.
In this new book Prof. Haddock, whose
name ranks with Bergson, James, and Royce
in the scientific world, has given to the world
for the first time practical, simple system
of rules and exercise for will power training
that has completely revolutionized the lives
of thousands of people. For the will is just
as susceptible to exercise and training as
any muscle of the body.
Power of Will" is being distributed by the
Pelton Publishing Co. of Meriden, Conn.
Any reader who cares to examine the book
may do so without sending any money. If,
after five days, you do not feel that this
book is worth the So asked for it, return it
and you will owe nothing.
Some few doubters will scoff at the idea of
will power being the key to wealth and
achievement. But intelligent men and
women will investigate for themselves by
sending for the book at the publishers risk.
Among the 10000 owners who have read,
used, and praised Power of Will" are such
prominent men as Supreme Court Justice
Parker; W.T. Ting Fang, ex-U. S. Chinese
Ambassador; Lieut-Gov. McKelvie of Me-
braska; Assistant Postmaster General Britt;
General Manager Christeson, of Wells Fargo
Express Co.; E. St. Elmo Lewis; Governor
Arthur Capper Of Kansas, and thousands of
Others equally prominent.
AS first step in will training, act on your
present impulse to write letter or address
this coupon to the Pelton Publishing Com
pany, 1O0-H Wilcox Block, Meriden, Conn,
and the book will come by return mail.
This one act may mean the turning point of
your life. Do not hesitate.
Evening star., 1917-04-15
B. BLANK, the

OWnefOI u cnaln
~ of retail grocery
stores, happened one
evening to be pass
ing his Tw enty-
third Street branch
store, in New York,
just as the clerks
were carrying in
doors the sidewalk
display of fruits and
vegetables. He stop
ped to watch his men
at their work. After
the last basket had
been carried into the
store, a new clerk,
who did notyet know
the owner by sight,
came down to the
curb near where he
Evening star., 1917-04-15


came down to the Chief discover that
curb near where he
was standing and picked up potato that
had rolled out of one of the baskets.
Making inquiry, some time later, of the
branch manager of this store, the pro-
prietor learned that this new clerk seemed
to possess "mania" for eliminating
waste. He persisted, the branch man.
ager complained, in saving the twine and
heavy wrapping paper that came around
shipments, and in using this secondhand
material on outgoing orders. Also, the
disgruntled manager confded, this new
clerk was such fool" on the subject of
thrift that he even picked out canned
goods with soiled or torn labels when buy
ing supplies for his own use.
Mr.. Blank said nothing in. regard to
this protest but he remembered the frugal
clerk. Within few months the young
man found himself in charge of an out
lying store in the chain-a store where
overhead expense had been running wild.
An employees economy is generally
appreciated by the man who has to pay
the bills.
Fred Shafer, who was bookkeeper in
a factory that manufactured various
wooden toys, bought a load Of the shop
cuttings for fre-wood. One evening, as
he was starting his furnace, he noticed
that in the wood-pile were great number
of pieces of dressed pine boards, all uni
formly shaped like the blade of a butchers
cleaver. g..
1t occurred to Fred that pair of mini
ature bob-sleds might easily be con-
structed out Of four Of these pieces. After
supper he tried his hand at the task, with
pleasing results. The following morning
he carried the toy to the factory with him,
and demonstrated to his employer aprofit-
able use for what had been regarded as
waste product.
How Margaret Got into the Firm
THE employee who concentrates upon
business matters during working hours
is bound to climb. Take the case of Mar
garet Jones. At the age of twenty she
was employed as stenographer in the Office
Of Stanton & Dox, Chicago firm of
real-estate brokers. One afternoon man
from out of town came into the Office with
a number of photographs, and explained
to Margaret that he had farm on the
edge of Michigan city to sell for fifteen
thousand dollars cash. Mr.. Stanton, of
the firm, happened to be up in New
Hampshire at the time, and MIR. Dox had
gone from the Office with client The
farmer said he would have to leave for
home that evening, and wanted to close
deal before going back.
Stanton & Dox never touched farm
property, and Margaret knew it. The
firm was reluctant about venturing far
outside the "Loop." But as the farmer
described his eighty-five acres Margaret
was doing some thinking.
AS result she suggested to the farmer
that he leave the photographs and a de-
scription of his farm with her. and also
that he give her firm thirty-day option
on the property at the price asked for.
This the farmer was glad to do.
Evening star., 1917-04-15

DIVISION, ana L was
thinking that we might sell our option on
this farm to them. This property should be
bargain to any subdivider at $4,000. +"
The option that wide-awake stenog-
rapher purchased nominally for one dol
lar, and for which she actually paid
nothing, was disposed of to the firm of
sub-dividers for $4,000. The sign on the
door of the Office in which Margaret works
now reads stanton, Dox & Jones"
A Boy Whose Eyes Were Open
ZACH morning, in northern Indiana
shirt factory, a pail of mixed starch
left over from the previous day was thrown
out as waste. This worried boy who
did odd jobs about the factory. He had
noticed girls in neighboring tobacco
factory mixing -four and water to use in
afixing revenue stamps to the tobacco
packages. The thought occurred to the
boy: why not sell the leftover starch to
the tobacco manufacturer for use as paste?
On Saturday night of that week the lad
went to his employer and turned over
thirty cents-his gross receipts from the
paste, which he had succeeded in selling
to the tobacco manufacturer at five cents
a pailful. Thirty cents, as sum of
money, meant very little to the shirt
factory owner; but the boys attitude
toward the business pleased him greatly.
He put the odd-chore boy in the packing
department, and hopes soon to start
him out on the road with trunk of
samples.
Clerks in the Continental Department
Store noticed that Ella Smith, sales
woman in the white-goods department,
after completing her transaction with
customer, would call the latter's attention,
in friendly way, to specials" on sale
that day in other departments. The
other clerks thought that Elias efforts
were a waste of energy. But not so the
buyer in Elias department. He called
the attention of the superintendent to
this clerk who seemed interested in the
total of q customers purchases, not
merely in the volume of her own indi-
vidual sales. Ella is now buyer of
leather novelties, and as such enjoys the
salary and privileges of department
manager.
A shirt cutter who lives at the Young
Mems Christian Association helps his
overstocked employer by bringing his
friends around to buy sample shirts at
reduction. "A grocery clerk offers to ac-
commodate customer by delivering her
order on his way home to luncheon. A
department-store packing clerk works out
a more simple method of handling charge
shipments, and saves time and money for
his employer. A clothing salesman prac-
tises sign-writing at home, and surprises
his boss by lettering some attractive price
cards for the store window. In these and
q thousand and one other ways employees
do a bit more than is asked of them.
Their motives, undoubtedly, are various;
but, whether they are actuated by altru-
ism or by selfishness, the result Of excess
service to an employer is promotion-in-
variably. Ask the men at the top.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
Hang Senator in Effigy.

G!ecnbay, Wis, Sept. 21.-Eln- ployes of local coopefage company yesterday hung Senator LaFollette in effigy to smokestack at the plant The workers then signed a loyalty pledge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
ADJUSTMENTS. All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
BEST THEATRE.

Today-A play full of thrills, a'throb with pulsations of love and war, My Fighting Gentleman" feat uring William Russell
 My Fighting Gentleman" is built on the reconstruction period of the civil war with a high spirited youud Southerner, Frank Carlisle. wao has fought under the Stars and Stripes, returning to his Southern home i;l the face of bitter hatred his apOstasy, so-designated, has inspired mons his old associates and connections.
 MT. Russell's opportunities in this remarkable drama are many and varied and he overlooks none of taom. He has the support of I splendid cast of which the leading woman is France1ia Ellington, clever and charming young actress of wide rep utation. Additional members of the cast are Jack Vosburgh, who plays Huntley Thornton, the villain of the piece and noted as one of the haud- somest men on the American stage: William Carroll, a well known charac- ter actor, and Sid Alger, who plays "Jm," the so-called bad nigger."
 The drama is splendidly directed and the photography involving out door scenes in the South-actual bat tie grounds of civil war days, are magnificently handled.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
WHOA! JANUARY"

"Darktown," the laughing son of Ham, who rides January" the cy- clonic and comical trick mule, in the hippodrome of the Gentry Brothers Famous Shows, which exhibit in this city on Thursday Sept. 27, is Louis- vile darkey, and years spent as an exercise boy with renowned stables in the blue grass section of Kentucky stand him in good stead in his daily performances.
 "January," as everyone knows, who has seen the Gentry shows, is the "orneriest" and "peskiest" animal that ever convulsed an audience with laughter, but in "Darktown" the mule has met rider who outguesses him nine times out of ten.
 However, this fact does not prevent January" from going the limit in each hippodrome event, and the re-
 suit is the most furious fun ever wit messed in a circus arena. The fame o1 !"Darktown" and his mule is surpris. ingly we'll established in every state
 in the union and it is no uncommon thing for the pair to "stop theshow,
 which is white top argot for pro longed ovation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
HATBER THEATRE.

Those who know Capt. 1acl. Craw- ford, the poet scout"-and he was known far and wide over the United States as a gifted and picturesque character, may easily recognize him as in life when they see "Womanhood the Glory of the Nation", starring Alice Joyce and Harry Morey at the Hauber theatre on Tuesday.
 In the stupendous Vitagraph pro duction he performs one of the bits of heroic daring such as he was as sociated with by reputation. He died at his home on Long Island last Feb ruary but during the summer of 1916 was alive and vigorous, though aged At the invitation Of Commodore J Stuart BlacEton, who was great friend to him, Captain Jack took part in the filming of the battle scenes o1 "Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation and vas featured in one scene where barbed in his own buckskin, he heads the last stand of group of devoted Grand Army men who make a fish' against the invaders of America. The whole group meets a dramatic end Captain Jack, with his trusty Win chester being the last to fall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
LOCAL.

Save $4 to $10 on room size rug by buying it now at Reap X Crawford Furn. c. s u
 Luxor shades do not crack or pin hole. They are the best made. and can be seen on most of the Lew homes of Pine Bluff. Sold exclusively by Reap & Crawford Furn. Go. If
 House cleaning time is here. Ring Reap & Crawford for Your O'Cedar mops, oils and dust cloths. If
 Rugs, rugs, rugs, at last spring prices. Why? Because we bought our fall rugs last November. Reap & Crawford Go tf
 Luxor, the window shade of quail ity. It does not creack, peel, scale or pinhole. It's guaranteed absolute ly. Reap 6 Crawford Furn. Co. If
 Wanted to buy Stoves, Wood Beds, or any kind. of secondhand furnl- ture. Phone ". 9-2O-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
L'FOLaLETTE MAKES
 EXCUSES FOR KAISER

St. Paul, Sept. 21.-Senator LaFol- lette of Wisconsin told an audience gathered at the closing session of the Producers and Consumers confer ence last night that he was opposed to war, that he thought Germany had been rather rough with the "techni- cal" rights of American citizens, but that he did not think the exercise of these technical rights in travelling on board merchantmen laden with muni- tions was worth going to war about.
 A majority of the delegates to the conference, mainly farmers, gave the Wisconsin senator a tumultuous re- ceLtion. There were a few in the large gathering, however, who did not approve all the sentiments ex-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
AMER|CA'S ACTION
 WORRIES HOLLAND
Stoppage of Export of Bread, Grain and Fodder Threatens Country With
 Economic Disaster and Famine.

The Hague, Netherlands, Aug. 26.- Correspondence of The Associated Press)-Holland's position has be- come much more difficult in the last sidered a sombre one. External econ- omic pressure is declared to be prin- cipally responsible for this, but va rious unpleasant incidents have con- tributed thereto.
 In the recent British attack on a party of German merchant ships, ac- cording to the official Dutch an- nouncement, the British warships vio- lated Dutch waters, and the Nether- lands government has asked for the ssatisfaction it claimed to be due under international law, including the restoration of the captured ships. An affair between two German prize ships and a British submarine like wise took place recently, again part ly in Dutch waters, according to the official Dutch version.
 On the other hand, a German sub marine has once more run amuck among Dutch fishing vessels, of which seven were sent to the bottom. Twen- ty-three of such craft, manned with 24O hands, have now been destroyed in this manner since the beginning of February last
 There was, too, serious conflict of View between the Netherlands and German governments over the uues- 'tlon of the internment of two Ger man submarines, it being finally de- clded to release one and intern the other. The German press complains that Holland permits violation of it's neutrality of the grossest sort on the part of Britain and that the German empire cannot put Up With such weakness.
 The recent multiplication of these incidents undoubtedly has enhanced the delicacy of Hollands position, demonstrating once again that she stands on the very brink of the preci- pice.
 Critical as, Hollands political posi- tion constantly is, it is her economic position that has lately assumed so grave hue. She is economically de- pendent on both the great belligerent groups, and both have long been put ting the screws on. But the latest American turn of the screw is caus- ing the keenest anxiety. It is as serted that the stoppage of the export of bread grain and fodder from Ameri- can ports threatens the country with economic disaster and even famine, that Hollands own crops will only feed man and beast for three months and the stocks on hand are good at most for a few additional months.
 The nation at present is far from resigning itself to participation in the war on either side. A vision of the fate of Belgium, Serbia and Ru- mania always rises before the minds eye of any Hollander who contem- plates war on the side of the entente, for the Netherlands has no natural frontiers on the east. Participation on the side of the central powers, he is convinced, would mean the seizure of the Netherlands East Indies by Ja- pan.
 One of the last things in the world 1 the nation wants is to be thrown into Germany's arms and to share
 her fortune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
CIRCUS ELEPHANT
 IS GUN PLATFORM
Hark! what's that?

lat. CdJ-tdl-tdC ldC! 1dC.
 Did you ever hear the music of a rapid fire gun, ever stand close to one of those modern, pepper-boX- death-dealing contrivances of the kind they are making near here and listen to the ominous pattering sound of it's automatically discharged volleys?
 It's interesting and withal very fas- cinating unless the muzzle happens to be pointed your way.
 There are five war elephants in the herd of thirty which the John Robin son circus will bring to Pine Bluff, Monday, Sept. "A, that know the sound to perfection and one of them-thc largest pachydern in the menagerie, is said to have a liking for it closely akin to what might be termed fond affection. Trained for years in In- dia, in military tactics these animals will prick up their huge ears at the sound of gunshot and immediately evidence a swaying uneasiness that in dicates to their trainers that they are anxious to get on the firing line.
 Big Tom" carries the gun in the military squad of the Robinson herd and is very proud of his job. He kneels obediently for the gun to be strapped on and never flinches when Trainer Chris Zeitz pulls the trigger
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22

pressed by the speaker. When ex- plainirg his declaration that the United States should never have en- tered the war and sought to defend the sinking of the Lusitania, there came cries of "You're yellow, Bob," and "Put him out"
 Instantly there was great confus- ion but above the uproar the senator shouted: Any man who says that ln an audience like this is yellow him. self. l'll take care of any man who interrupts me if you will give me q chance"
 "A passenger on foreign-carrying munitions ship is technically in for eign territory" said Senator LaFol- lette. "The citizen wh enters such a ship takes his life in his own hands. l believe the American munitions manufacturers encouraged American citizens to ride on such ships to give them semblance of protection
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22

The Aluminium company of America owns great bauxite holdings in Pulas- Xxi and Saline counties, and has been obtaining mos tof it's ore from this state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
HOLMES DIDN'T KNOW AGE.

Roy Holmes, young negro living at Crassett. did not know his age, according to his statement before United States Commissioner Burnett, when he. appeared to show cause why he should not be committed on a charge of having failed to register under the draft act.
 He ssid he thought he was under 21 years, but if he was mistaken he would be glad to register. It ap- peared as though he was something over 21 years, but was permitted tc register. and the commissioner let il go at that.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
ORPHEO THEATRE.

Special music for Dorothy Dalton, in her latest Triangle-1nce proauc- tion, will be rendered at the Orpheo theatre today by the Orpheo Sym phony orchestra. As nothny adds to the success of a good picture as good music, well played, anl this orchestra has proved itself to be cne of the best that has ever played in Pine Bluff.
 The program will include "Evenins Glow" "The Kiss Waltz" Glare belle," "She Never Kissed Anything But the Blarney Stone," "All 1 Need Is Just a Girl Like You,' "A Night in June," Bridal Rose" "Love's Sun shine" La File de Regiment "Mill in the Forest"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
LEE JEFFCOAT ACQUITTED.

Lee Jeffcoat, a we'll known citizen of Sheridan, Grant county, who was charged with having aided his son to leave home, after having register ed under the draft act, appeared be- fore United States Commissioner Burnett yesterday, and after hearing the evidence. the commissioner dis missed the case.
 MT. .Jeffcoat is a public ginner. His son left home after registering, and since the. charge was made against his father. he voluntarily reported at Little, Rock for service, and was placed under arrest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
IMPORTANT BAUXITE
 FROM DUTCH GUINA

Baltimore, Md, Sept. 21-A great aluminium deposit is to be established in Baltimore to refine and reduce ore as the result of the discovery of large deposits of bauXite, the basic element of aluminium, in Dutch Guiana.
 It is understood that the Alumin- um company of America, s20,000,00 corporation, has either purchased or controls this vast supply of bauzite, and is arranging to ship the raw ele- ment to Baltimore.
 The plant will employ at the outset about 1000 men, and later about 5000 to 4,000, and will cost $S,000,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22

In New Zealand the laws prohibit women workers from operating any kinds of machinery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
DETECTIVE SMITH RESIGNS.

B. l.. ("Dick') Smith, who has been on the local police force for. almost two years, yesterday rendered his resignation to Chief of Police J. Frank Stewart, to become effective on Octo Der 1.
 MT. Smith assigned as his reason desire to. retire from the position He is arranging to go on hunting trip early next month with Will Fitz patrick. They will go to Farley Lake on Bayou Meto.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
HAVE YOUR PIANO TUNED AND
 REPAIRED.

Our method of restoring tune and our tuning and repairing department touch to worn instruments, makes the best in this vicinity. Our tuners are men of many years experience and all other work is guar anteed. No charges for estimates. BARNES MUSIC HOUSE
 21O West Second Ave.
 Phone 1442.
 S.31-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-09-22
and the popping commences.

and the popping commences.
 "Tom is as steady as an eight day clock" Zeitz says. "He will stand absolutely motionlcss when I start to shoot and never does anything to spoil the aim. Wish I could take him over to France with the American troops together with the others of the herd. You can bet that we would mow the enemy down in whole platoons."