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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
.CTo BE CoNTINuED.)
EACH NEW SWORD IS BLESSED
Japanese, Past Masters In Art of Max.
ing Weapons, Offer Them When
Completed to Goddess.

That the japanese are past masters
in the art of swordmaking Is proved by
the splendid weapons, equal to those
Of Toledo and Damascus, which they
turn out. The actual method Of sword
making in Japan is jealously guarded,
an extraordinary feature of the indus
try being the religious ceremony which
accompanies every process Of their
manufacture. The walls Of every
swordmaking shop in Japan will be
found to be covered with allegorlcal
representations Of the swordmakers
and the chief goddess of the Shintos.
Even the final processes of polishing
and sharpening are characterized by
certain religious ceremonies, and final.
ly the weapons are offered, one by one.
to the sword god to ne blessed, says
London Tit-Bits. This ceremony con-
slsts In placing the swords in front of
the goddess Of the Shlntos on the wall
with an offering Of sake, rice and
sweetmeats, after which prayer scrolls
are read and blessing upon the work Is
invoked.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
Need Of Haste.

A man whose duties keep him up o.
nights, entered downtown restaurant
at a late hour one evening, relates an
exchange. lie glanced at the clock,
then at the calendar. then at the menu
from which he ordered n frugal repast.
Then he waited, nervously.
At the end of ten minutes, he sue
ceeded in catching his walters eye.
Look here, how long am / going
to have to wait for that grub or
deredf' he inquired.
"Oh, guess 1t won't be long, now"
yawned the waiter. "In n hurry?"
"In hurry? Say, l ordered meal
without meat because it is meatleas
day. And If | have to wait five min
utes longer, 1t will be wheatless day,
and won't get n thingr
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
Delicate Young Girls, Here Is
Advice for You'll

Baltimore, Md.-'T Gun recommend
DIR. Pierce's Favorlte Prescription as
wonderful medicine for women.
When just turning into womanhood,
at fourteen years, my parents saw /
needed n medicine OF this kind. They
put me on 'Fayorlte Prescription and
1t did all that l could expect. After
Its use was stronger and better every
way."-MRS. MARY Il. DOBSON, 1905
w. Fayette st.
DIR. Pjerce's Favorlte Prescription
can be otalned at almost any up-to-
date drug store, In either liquid or tab.
let form. II has the guarantee of 40
years behind 1t, and does not contain
alcohol nor narcotics, but ingredients
are plainly printed on the wrapper.
Extracted from native roots and herbs.
Tablets 60c. Send 10 cents TO Dr.
Pierce, Invalds' Hotel and Surgical
Institute, Buffalo, N. v, and he will
mall trial package Of tablets.-Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

Carl aged three, and his baby sister
OF eighteen months slept In the samc
room as their parents. Carl woke up
early and tormented his still sleepy
father with questions.
Father, can COW spenk?'
mo, my child"
Father. can dog speak"
The father, thinking earl was COINS
through the entire list of animals thai
he knew, said severely:
mo animal can speak. And you
must now keep quiet, for father wants
to Sleep"
For long time the child remained
quiet; then being no longer able to re-
strain his curiosity, he asked timidly!
Father, what kind of an animal Is
babyT
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
THE TRAINED NURSE.

Is n woman In every sense, who does
work that only woman can do and
whose services are always in demand
and well paid. In our Training School
for Nurses we have few vacancies
for women between the ages of eight
cen and thirty-eight. Applicants must
be healthy, intelligent and consclen-
tious, with at least one year in high
school. Training, board and lodging
in comfortable nurses home are free
and allowances made for uniforms,
text books, etc, for the three year
course. For full particulars address
Superintendent Of Nurses, West Phlla-
delphla Hospital for Women, 1895 Par
rish Street, Philadelphia, Pa.-Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

lie cried to her In answer, and, leap.
Ing back, he plunged with aIl his
might against the panel, and again,
and yet again, until the woodwork
spllntered
The cry burst forth again, drown.
ing the sounds Of the oaths and scuf.
Hing. 1t was II cry of woman 10
mortal fear. Donald drove the splIn.
tered timbers before him through the
hole In the wall. He found the girl
where she lay beside his berth. He
raised her in his arms, and felt one
OF the blubbery flippers on his hand.
That fight in the little room was al
ways nightmare remembrance. The
yielding body offered Donald no pur-
| chase. And the monster fought In ST.
lence, apparently incapable of artlcu-
lation, and the singing fllppers sucked
the blood from his face and hands;
and, as he pried them away, the flesh
rose into welts beneath them.
They swayed and struggled, and
'''N"Sh iht Ihhg NuIhHtSS bDuulu
could hear the sound OF similar battles,
the curses Of men, their agonizing
cries, the thudding falls of heavy
bodies.
But Donald could not lose with Ida's
life at stake. The monsters struggles
grew feebler. Donald flung 1t from
him, and heard 1t shuttle out of the
room and into the darkness of the pas
sage. Then he knew that fear ruled
among these sea-beasts as upon land.
Suddenly Davies burst into the
cabin.
"Pagetl I've come to you'll" he cried
Historically. you spoke the truth,
sir, and thought you were mad!
opened the hatches, and they're all
over the ship, slr' I've come to die
with you"
Another man ran painting up to them.
II seemed strange afterward, when
Donald recalled II, how the three
seemed to be aware of each others
presence in the little cabin.
il was Sam Clouts.
They've got us, sir!' he cried. -"
fought TO the end, but the rest are In
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
A GREAT DISCOVERY
By j. II. Watson, NJ. d.

Swollen hands. ankles, feet are due 10
a ofopsical condition. often caused by
uisordered Kidneys. Naturally when the
kidneys are deranged the blood is filled
with poisonous waste matter, which set
Ties IN the feet. ankles and wrists; or un-
der the eyes In bag-like formations.
AS remedy for those easily recognized
symptoms OF Inflammation caused by uric
acid-as scaldlng urine backache and fre-
quent urinatlon, as well as sediment I'm
the urine. or II uric acid In the blood has
caused rheumatism. lumbaeo, sclatlca,
gout, " Is simply wonderful how quickly
An-u-ric acts; the pains and stiffness
rapidly, disappear, for Anurlc, double
strength. Is many times more potent
than lithia and often eliminates uric acld
as hot water melts sugar All druggists.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for the
lver and bowels have been fayorably
known for nearly 30 years.
Anuric Is recent scientific discovery
by Dr; Pierce, Chief Of Staff at the In
vailds Hotel and Surgical Inst. in Buff
falo, n. Y. Send 1Oc there for a trial
pkg. Of Anuric. Large package 6Oc.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

naval Lieutenant Donald Paget given command of sub
mnrne meets at Washington old
someWhat eccentric scientist Captain Aaseman has lust
returned from exploring expedition him member of
the strange the existence whose
the human family At the club the Masrnan ex
plains his theory to Pagct The recital the arrival
Of lifelong Macead and the former is
seized with fatal paraytc stroke From Pag
secures documents bearing the
home of the scientist proceeds sea on his submarine e
Fo and encounters German which had
destroyed the Beoa, which dn
The girl small her hut finds
himself unable take the skif because of invisible
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
B0SCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschees German Syrup has
been used so successfully for fifty-one
years In all parts Of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis, colds
settled in the throat, especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient a good
nights rest, free from coughing. With
easy expectoration in the morning
gives nature chance to soothe the
inflamed parts, throw Off the disease,
helping the patient TO regain hIs
health. Sold in all civilized countries
80 and 80 cent bottles.-Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
Family Pride.

my dear, in writing to our boy In
the army, remember that your letter
will be read by the censor" said Mr..
Dubwaite.
"Oh, bother" exclaimed Mrs. Dub
waite. "Then I'll have to look up tho
dictionary. I'm not going to have any
strange man seeing what poor spell
er am"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
Strategy.

'Glltherly keeps a bundle Of his
Hie's love letters tied up with a pink
tbbOn."
"And he's been married for years A
Rndmental chap, isn't he?"
"NOt particularly, but he's crafty. By
digging that bundle Of letters out of
Ms trunk at the psychological moment
k has stopped many n trade"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
A Waste of Pity.

Mrs. Greener Cat her first game Of
botball)-Oh, isn't 1t awful? Horrt
uel Why, they will kill thar poor er
bv underneath.
Her Daughter Ian enthusiasm
Don't be silly, mother. He doesn't
mind 1t. He's unconscious by this
tine.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
nat. of Ohio. City of Toledo, Lucas

STATE Of Ohio, City OF Toledo, Lucai
'yI rank j. Cheney makes oath that he |.
yrlor partner OF the firm OF +. ]. Cheney
Co., doing business in the City OF To.
M County and State aforesaid, and that
"a Arm will pay the sum of ONE HUN.
bRED DOLLARS for any case Of Catarrh
nat cannot be cured by the use OF
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed In
~ presence. this 9Th day Of December
sean 4. W. Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRI MEDICINE is TAX.
n Internally and acts through the Blood
"a The Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
p J. Cheney G. Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
Heat. t.Reslstino Material.

A heat-reslsting composition of spe-
cial value In constructing easements In
heating apparatuses, shingles, chimney
shelves, ct cetera, is combination of
cement and asbestos. Two Swiss ar
chitects are responsible for the inven-
ton of this fire-proor material.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
WATCH YOUR SKIN IMPROVE
When You Use cutieura-The Soap to
Purify and Ointment to Heal.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
of Ointment in five minutes with Cutl-
cura Soap and hot water. Continue
this treatment for ten days and note
the change in your skin. No better
toilet preparations exist.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
At the Hairdresser's.

rs this the Blank barber shopg"
"Yes, ma'am."
u want you to cut my little boys
hair"
Yes, maam. Just let me set him In
this chair, maam."
snow. l don't want you to use the
clippers on him, or those large scissors
or SINCE 1t Off, either"
well, ma'am, excuse me, but shall
bite IL off?
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
Io Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The System

lake the Old Standard GROVES
hSTELESS chill Tonic. You know
vat you are taking. as the formula IS
nrisd on every label. showing il is
earine and Iron in tasteless form. The
Inlne drives out malaria. the Iron
hAd up the system. 60 cents.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
A Dangerous Guest.

"That fellow prides himself on be-
Ing thorough. Wherever he goes, he
gets to the bottom Of things"
Then please don't invite him on our
Yachting trip"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
In Woman's Domain.

What has become of the phlloso-
pher who declared that ''women should
not vote because they could not go to
WARP"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

'0'o Picture of Jerusalem.
!, ''S Word-picture of the ancient
asyr0Salem a is Pierre Lofts. He
/, 1"'ner on a pilgrimage from
n sVroSs the desert, along the
E e which has been followed by
a'sn forces. "The sun rises.
~'aouSly yellow, n sun Of
!, Srlld @ threatening Clouds" he
=, Deyond, a large city is grad
po',, 'soled' on stony and mourn
4, aa'lns; through the dust and
4 ,%n 1t is not easy to distin.
n, Jerusalem, recog.
NM, sOa all other towns, with its
M walls and its little cupola.
\, 'oois of stone; Jerusalem,
h,,. ~'u nigh, inclosed within its
'S under a dark sky. y
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
Russia Needs Machinery.

Russia presents a market for cleo
peal machines and supplies, steam
hAnes and compressors, pumps, ven
thiOrS, hauling machines. cranes,
iGtTy plants, lathes and tools.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
Courteous Assurances.

"Do you think Bligglns is patrlot?'
I'm sense. He doesn't seem anx-
ious to work or fight. But his remarks
Indicate that his country has his best
Wishes"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
oldentlme con.crvation.

The use of cotton thread was a war
time measure to conserve the linen.
The change occurred during the activl-
ties of Napoleon Bonaparte.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
Bread Winner Is Wanted.

After girl gets on the shady side
Of twenty-five she drops the affinity
business and begins TO hustle around
for an ordinary bread winner.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
When THINGS Are Different.

When man forgets to ask his wife
whether she needs any money II is
sure sign that the honeymoon is on the
wanc.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

d. Plerce's Pleasant Pellets are the
rpnal little liver pills put up 40 years
" rTheyregulate liver and bowels. Ad.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20
NOTHING GS.,, so IrrEorIyE As ELrxn

Chief OF Police. j. w. Reynolds, Newport
ews.va., says: at Is pleasure to recommend
bnbek for chlls and fever. Have used IL when
necessary .or2 years and have found no remedy
~ effective" Elixir Itabek 30 cents, all drug.
skl A CO., Washington. ID. Q.
a Good Move-Babek Liver Pills.
20 pills % cents
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

@metimes it is hard to see the sill.
n side of a cloud, but 1t Is there. Put
|the right glasses.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

A girl may moi let yon Kiss her, bu;
the chances are she appreciates your
wanting tas--Tiger.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

4. ''er get acquainted with your,
m. liaHces are that you won't
'0mpany so very agreeable
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

Give some people their pick and they
viii pick flaws every time.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

Germany is now using girls TO pilot
their airplanes on bombing expeditions.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

c. II. Puhleman of Carnegie, Pa,
has named his latest daughter lib
erty Bond"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

Colds Cause Headache and Grip
LAXATIVE BROMO QUIhlNH removes the causo
Therc s only one "Bromo Quinine." H. W. GRoyBl
signature Is on box. 5Oc.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

Mrs. A. c. Wauters of New York
says 1t is patriotic to wear old clothes
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

Nj slS lS'an an Vegetable Pills are sim
|, stoSa,ushloned medicine for regu-
ny lbsneh, liver and bowels. Get
'"'m ADV.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

n. W overanxious to grasp an
Y that is too hot.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

A man Of letters may be Jealous Il
his wife gets n few.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-12-20

Even If the worm does turn what
does II benefit him?
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-08-30

That this Act shall not apply to pro-
ceedings pending or hereafter instituted
for:
a. The recovery of rent.
b. The recovery of wages or salary.
c. Moneys due in any trust or fidu-
eiary capacity.
Nor shall this Act apply 10 any case
in which the court believes that any
person within the terms of this Act has
become engaged in any of the services
mentioned in Section /, because of the
pendency or institution of the cause or
proceedings sought to be suspended or
stayed
SIC. 6. lad be 1t further enacted,
That this Act is hereby declared TO be
an emergency law and necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public
safety, and being passed upon a yea
and nay vote supported by three-ffths
of all the members elected to each of
the two Houses of the General Assem-
bly,, the same shall take effect from the
date of its passage.
Approved June 9th, 1917.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-08-30

missioner of Motor Vehicles an appli-
cant s lee of one $1,000 dollar. All fees
received from such source shall be paid
by said Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
INTO the State Treasury as are other funds
received by him.
SEC. 2. And be II further enacted, That
said applicant shall pay such other fees
and shall be subject to such penalties as
are prescribed by the motor vehicle laws
of the State.
SEC. 8. Ind be it further enacted, That
this Act is hereby declared to be an EN-
Urgency law and necessary for the imme-
date preservation of public safety, and
being passed upon by a yea and nay vote
supported by three-ffths of all the mem
bers elected to each of the two Houses of
the General Assembly, the same shall take
effect from the date of its passage.
SEC. 4. Provided this Act shall not be
effective for period longer than the
duration of the present war and six
months thereafter.
Approved June eth, 1917.
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CHAPTER 80.

AN ACT to provide for the examination
and licensing by the Commissioner of
Motor Vehicles of persons between
the ages of sixteen (16) and eighteen
(1s) applying for license TO oper-
ate. drive or direct automobiles, mo
tor-trucks, taxi-cabs or motor-ears.
SECTION /. Be Il enacted By the Gen
eraI Assembly of Maryland, That the
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles is hereby
authorized and empowered TO grant Ii
censes to operate, drive or direct any au-
tomobile. motor-car, taxi-cab or motor
truck propelled by gas, gasoline, steam or
electricity upon any road. highway, street,
lane or other public way within the State
of Maryland. 70 persons between the ages
of sixteen (16) and eighteen (1s) years,
who shall make application therefor upon
blanks furnished by said Commissioner.
The Commissioner shall make an examina-
ton of the qualifications of the said per
sons between the ages of sixteen (l6) and
eighteen (1s) years applying for such Ii
cense. and NAV refuse to issue the same
if. in his Judgment, the safety of the pub
| lie would be ieopardized thereby, and said
applicant shall not have the right of ap
peal If license is refused Each person
between the ages of sixteen (16) and
(1s) applying for license as herein pro
vided shall be required to pay to the Com
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to constitute themselves County
Guards of the county in which they
may be serving; to provide rules
and regulations governing the du-
ties of such County Guards, and
subjecting such Guards to the
militia laws of the State.
SECTION 1. Be st enacted By the Gen
eraI Assembly Of MaryIand, That all vol
unteer fire companies or associations,
whether incorporated or not, of the
State or any of the political sub-divi-
sions thereof, are hereby authorized,
subject to the approval of the Governor
and the Adjutant General of the State,
to constitute themselves County Guards
of the county in which they may be
serving as fire companies.
SEC. 2. ARd be It further enacted, That
the Adjutant General, with the approx
al of the Governor, shall prescribe such
rules and regulations governing the du-
ties and service Of such County Guards
as he may deem necessary, and such
rules and regulations, when promulgat-
ed, shall have the effect of law County
Guards, when approved as such, shah
become subject to the militia laws of
the State.
SEC. g.. Ind be Il further enacted,
That this Act is hereby declared to be
an emergency law and necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public
safety, and being passed upon yea
and nay vote supported by three-ffths
of all the members elected to each of
the two Houses of the General Assem-
bly,, the same shall take effect from the
date of its passage.
Approved June 9th, 1917.
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CHAPTER ss

AN ACT to add nine (9) new sections 10
Article 43 of the Annotated Code of
Maryland, title " Health, - subtitle
Nusanees, the same to follow i'm
mediately after Section 106 of said
Article, to be known as Sections
106A, 106-B, f06C, 106D, 106E,
106F, 1906, TO6H and 1901, the same
defining and providing for the sum-
mary abatement of nuisanees danger
Gus to the public health, and direct
ing their abatement by the State
Board of Health; authorizing suits
in the name of the State Board of
Health against the owner, oeeupier,
or tenant of property where such
nuisance exists for the cost of such
abatement, and making such judg-
ments lien on such property; pro-
viding for the collection of such
judgments as taxes are collected, and
making it a misdemeanor for any
one to disobey orders of the State
Board Of Health, made in connec-
ton Herewith, or interfering with
the abatement of the same.
SECTION /. Be it enacted By the Gen
erdl assembly of Maryland, That nine
new sections be added and the same are
added to Article 43 of the Annotated
Code of Maryland, title " Health" SUBJ
title "Nuisanees," the same to follow
Immediately after Section log of said Ar
ticle, to be known as Sections 106A,
106B, 106C, 106D, 106E, 106F, 106G,
106H, and 106I, and to read as follows:
106A. Whenever the State Board of
Health, its officers or agents, upon inves-
tigation, shall find that the contents from
any surface privy, privy-pit, water
closet, or cesspool overfows or leaks
from said surface privy, privy-pit
water-closet, or cesspool, or shall find
any surface privy, privy-pit, water
closet, or cesspool on any premises il