I. I M A WIS VOLUME 5. McCONNELLSBURG, PA.. DECEMBER 16, 1903. NUMBER 1 3 FROM THE HOOSIER STATE. 1 " " i ii Dr. Sharpe Speaks of the Changes That Have Been Wrought In That Section. SUGGESTS PLAN FOR RAILROAD. Snys Narrow Gauge, with Cars Drawn by Small Steam Motor, It What We Want to Traverse Cove Mountain. I note that my subscription to the News is due. Enclosed find check for two years, which I send with the hope that I may have the pleasure of sending you many more before you drop the editor's pen. . I seldom hear from Fulton any more, except through the col umns of your paper. So many changes have occurred that many of my old acquaintances have dropped out, and many names are new to me. We yet have some of the Ful ton county pioneers who came here many years ago when this country was new and swampy. Some of the Ilart, McEldownev, Hess, and Mellott families are here. The older generation is dy ing out, and the history of the early struggles of their ances tors is now told by the children. At one time this country was very swampy, and it required many years of hard labor to drain it; but what was once the bottom swamp land is now the finest and richest farming land. In the early days the festive mos quito was much in evidence, which, according to our latest au thorities, was responsible for the large amount of malaria. A farm er told me not long ago that he always bought his quinine by the ounco in those days, and dosed his children regularly with quar ter teaspoonful doses. No little pills and capsules for them ! The country is now fully drained, and it would be hard to find a more prosperous people than the Indi una farmers of to day. Crops and prices all in their favor, and in this part of the state many have been made wealthy by finding oil. The gas is nearly gone, but many old gas wells are now oil producers. I hope that my Fulton friends will stop off and see us while en route to the St. Louis Exposition next summer. I notice from time to time rail road talk appears in the Fulton paDers. I fear, with the moun tains barring the way, it may be a long time before a through line will be built. While in northern Michigan last summer I saw about the neatest little railroad I ever came across. It ran from Harbor Springs back among the hills nice miles to a sawmill, which was cutting fifty thousand feet per day when I was there. Originally it was intended to haul the lumber to the bav to be load ed on boats ; but, incidentally, it carried a good many passengers. It was narrow gauge, and ratrup over the hills, without paying much attention to grades. ',The engines were the oddest little Juill climbers I ever . saw, but ran along at an eight or ten mile clip, pulling eight cars of lumber. The cars were about the leugth of medium sized street cars but not so wide, and held several tons each. It occurred to me that a road like that, running from McCon nellsburg across the mountain, would be a great thing for the town and country ; and it allowed to follow the grade of the pike, would not ost much as com par ed to most railroads, and would bo comparatively inexpensive to ojMirntis. I believe I know some parties who might be interested' in something of that kind if they received proper encouragement from the people generally, and might bo induced to build and fi nance the road.. 1 think my letter is already too long. Wishing you abundant sue cess, 1 am, u Very truly, T. W. Sharpe. Subscribe for the JNew&' PRINCIPLE WHAT IT IS. Excellent Article Written for the NEWS by Prof. Oeo. W. Ashton. . Principle is the spinal column of character. The lack of princi ple makes the banker a thief, the drone a tramp, the pohtican a knave, the preacher a hypocrite, and the talkative individual a tat tler and slanderer. But what is principle? It is manliness pervading all thought and action. It is the love of truth for tho truth's sake, without con cern about personal advantage. It is clean, straight-forward, can did dealing whether in relation to friend or foe. It is not double tongued and time-serving. What ever is guilty of this, it is clear is not principle but the very oppos ite. Principle is that inimitable quality in men which is capable of forming and maintaining en during friendships with such as are worthy. The man whom no body trusts fully and heartily, is always the man without princi ple. The poor man of principle has credit, while the rich man without principle is distrusted. The politician without principle like the weather vane always turns to the grateful breeze. The religiouist without principle, self deceived, revels in the delirium of fanaticism, and is always seen in a bog. There is no healthy growth because the soil is bad. To raise wheat there must be strength of soil, aud to raise men there must be manhood. You can not raise a beautiful building without a foundation, ueither cau you produce a high type of Christ ian manhood from an unprinci pled dwarf, capable of nothiug but deceit and slander, with a hand full of falsity and foul thoughts. Religion does a great deal for us, but the elements' ol manhood usually existed before conversion in the noted Christian characters adorning the annals of history. Saul was a blasphemer, but be had manhood. When his ignor ance was swept away his manli ness was made manifest, and he never betrayed his divine Master. Moses was a man, and he excell ed in the elements of manhood even before called to his responsi ble life work. The hypocritical sympathy of Judas with the poor was seen in his gushing rebuke of the poor woman because he was a thief. He was pious for a consideration. He lacked principle, and every pious juggler and religious harle quin is acting on the same line. The rove for truth and hatred of everything that is false should be implanted in the childish heart. Candor, honesty and reverence for the aged should likewise be insisted upon in the earlier years of life. Parents should see to it that they themselves are not guilty of that which they con demn in their children. If they do not do this they exhibit a lack of principle themselves, and can not reasonably expect their chil dren to improve on the example before them. No matter what else men have, if they are lacking in principle the world would be better without them. But principle is practical not theoretical. This fact James and John emphatically affirm. (James 2 : 15, 16. 1. John 3 : 17.) We cannot make an outcast of one of God's creatures . bearing his image and then consistently claim acceptance with him ourselves. The professedly pious who pray long aud sing with vehemence, "Rescue the perlshiug," "Lift up the fallen," Duty demands it," and, when the first opportunity comes to put In practice the senti ment of their song, exclude from their homes and drive from their aoors the homeless and helpless, the destitute and dependent, the bruised and discouraged, even of the gentler sex, to wonder aim lessly along the publio highway with no protection but in mortal dread of merciless enemies ucd public libertines, delude then)- ' (Continued on Uat page,) ' THE COUNTY INSTITUTE Abstract of Proceedings from Tuesday Noon Until Close. A GREAT INTEREST MANIFESTED. About ono-thlrd ol the Entire Number of Di rector In the County Present on Wednes day to Hear Dr. Scheaffer. TUESDAY AVTEUNOON. The work this afternoon was done by instructors Lybarger, Potts and Dr. Barton. The attend ance was large and the talks in teresting and practical. ( WEDNESDAY MOHNING. Devotional evercises by Rev. J. L. Grove of the United Presoy terian church. Examinations, Why ? When ? How? was opened by B. C. Lam berson, who placed the following outline on the board: Why? 1. To test pupils knowl edge of preceding lessons. 2. To enforce and bring out important points of preceding lesson. 4. To conuect subjects. 4. To cultivate memory and understanding. 5. To arouse interest. 6. To develop thought and expression. 7. To cultivate self reliance. When ? 1. At the beginning of each lesson. 2. At the end of each subject, chapter, operation, divis ion, &c. How? I. Orally: 1. Questions. 2. Topical. 3. Summarily: a. By pupils, b. By teacher. .2. Written. This discussion was continued by Miss Margaret E. Daniels, E. B. Cliuc, Lewis Harris aud oth ers. The first regular perion was taken by Dr. Nathan C. Scheaffer State Superintendent of Public Instruction of Pennsylvania, talk ing on the theme, "Whattoteach. " Placing special emphasis on the use of the. three R's. This talk was entertaining, instructive a treat enjoyed by all present. Supt. Potts spoke on "History" and tho last period of the fore noon was taken by Dr. Lybarger, taking as his theme, "Evolution and Dissolution." Roll call 84 teachers present. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. This session opened with a crowded room. About one-third of the Directors of the county in attendance all anxious to hear Dr. Scheaffer speak on the theme "School Supervision." Always be pleasant is an essential. Do somethiog for somebody is anoth er maxim. This talk was ladau with good suggestions- , Dr. Lybarger discussed, "That boyofuilue." This address con tained some good suggestions for parents. . Dr. Scheaffer spoke on the "Three Great Orations Calhou.u, March 4, 1850, Webster, March 7, 1850, Seward, March 11, 1850 THURSDAY MORNING. Devotional service conducted by Rev. A. G. Wolf of the Luther an church. Tho third Teachers' topic, "School Sanitation and Decora tion," was opened by F. M. Diehl. The location of the building is important. Room should be kept clean and neat sweeping done in the evening. Giounds kept clean and tidy, Ventilation well considered. W. G. Wink thinks that mauy of our school rooms should be more frequently scrub bed. The board, should attend to this Further discussed by E. E. Ketl. Gilbert B. Mellott, B. C. Limberson, J. P. Keefer and oth ers, i Prof. Geo. E. Little of Washing ton, D. C, who was here as an in stitute instructor twenty years ago, wan introduced aud gave an interesting crayon talk. Supt Potts, as usual gave an interesting address. His theme was, "W are jmM for what we l;uow." Dr. Lybarger closed the ftireuoou discussion, "Within tha skull," using ja human skull lor illustration. . THURSDAY AKTEUNOON. Dr. Burton resumed his talk from Tuesday on the ;Rocita- SURPRISE PARTY. In Honor of Sadie Sharp's 14th Birth day Anniversary. A most delightful social eveut occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sharp of Knobsville, lastSaturday evening to celebrate the 14th birthday anniversary of their daughter Miss Sadie. In due time supper was an nounced by Mrs. Sharp and we may say that she surely outdid herself on this occasion as every one present relished her bounti ful repast most gratifyingly. Those present besides the fam ily were Mrs. Jane Kerlin and daughter, Mrs. J. F. Bouer of Al toona; Misses May Clouser, Mary Jones, Cecie Kline, Edna Kerlin, Delia and Daisy Ashwell, Levi Uockensmith, Daniel Guuuells, and John Spangler. tion." This talk was full of good teaching points. Prof. Little, the artist, during the next peri d, en tertained as well as instructed the large audience by the use of the crayon. Dr. Lybarger gave another of his interesting talks, "As you un derstand it," being the theme. Hypnotism explained. Prof. Little closed the after noon session on illustrating the expressions of the face. FRIDAY MORNING. Devotional exercise by Rev. J. V. Adams of the M. E. church. Teachers''topic, "How Secure the best Results from Local In stitute." Prof. Thomas says he is not sure there has been any material improvement in the local institutes for several years. S. L. Simpson thinks the local insti tute helps to secure the co-operation of parents. E. E. Kell says prepare a careful programme. Each township should have a local institute committee. Discussion continued by B. C. Lamberson, F. M. Diehl, H. M. Griffith and others. The concensus of opinion was that our local institute work needs reorganization. The committee on Professional Literature recommended the fol lowing works for the Teachers Reading Course for the ensuing year which was adopted by the Institute: "Gordy's New Psy. chology," "Berkey's Manual and Guide," and "Popular American Education." Resolutions. Whereas, Through the Omnipotence of the Divinity has been assembled this the thirty-seventh annual session of the teachers' Institute of Fulton county, therefore, be It Resolved, That our cordial thanks are due our worthy and efficient coun ty Superintendent in his effort in pro viding an Intellectual feast fur us, ' That our thanks are due to the clergy men of the town who so kindly con ducted the devotional exercises. Ttiat we express our gratitude to our untiring musical director, Prof. I. D Oresh, also for the kind and efficient service rendered by our able instruc tors. That we extend our tnanks to Dr. Nathan C. Scheaffer, State Superin tendent of Publio Instruction, for his presence and valuable service. That we, extend a vote of thanks to the McConnellsburg orchestra for the excellent music furnished for the even ing entertainments; also to our organ ist, Miss Gertrude Slpos, for ber as sistance during the week. That we express our sincere regrets on account of the absence of Dr. G. M. D. Eckels and Prof. W. M. Rife from our institute and hope for their speedy recovery. That the movement to honor the memory of Thaddous Stevens, the elo quent champion of free schools and human freedom, by the erection of a Memorial Industrial School for poor and deserving orphan boys meets our hearty approval, and we urge upon all good citizens to give It their support; and, furthermore That we return to our several schools with renewed zeal and Inspiration for tho work awaiting us there 1 V GILHKRT B. MEUiOTT, Khtklla Lou uk, Gracr Huston, Kunkst Walters, Harvey Shaki-b. , Good bye addresses were made by the different Instructors which wer instructive and interesting and listened to by a large audi ence. Institute adjourned sine die: L. H. WlBLE, Secretary. CAME TO FULTON TO HUNT. Well Wcltten Resume of a Four Days' j Outing With Dog and Gun. WERE BEDFORD COUNTY SPORTSMEN. Not the Least Pleasing Memories that of the Stewed Chicken Served at the"Retreat"atNew Grenada. Generously left some (iume. This resume of a four days' hunting trip to Fulton couuty may not interest the masses, in fact, such is not the Intention ; but if it is appreciated by tho four participants in those days of slaughter among the hills and hollows, and enjoyed by the kind, hospitable residents of that im mediate section, who, after all, were the principal factors in con summating our pleasures and successes, no other commenda tion is necessary to well repay the time aud effort expended in its compilation. The account is accurate but with minor details omitted ; and the names? well, if you cipher them out, well and good; if not, what difference will it make? Sufficient is it tnat those directly concerned will recognize the dif ferent persoualities, and I doubt if they will tell ; so why should 1? It would bo a useless waste of time to describe the journey of the happy four who left the soil of old Bedford county one au tumn day to masquerade as hunt ers in the adjoining county of Fulton. Perhaps their intention was not to masquerade, be that as it may. Nevertheless, the sue cess attending the trip canuot be erased ; and far be it from mo to prevaricate, especially in this particular instance. The "carry all," for that, at least, was the mission of the ve hicle, was loaded beyond its ca pacity with sundries, consisting of firearms and ammunition more than would be found iu a frontier fort ; game bags, which were far more ornamental than useful; old "Faithful," tho hound whose age, coupled with our fear of the Humane Society, necessitated our making him an occupant; satchels containing ad ditional wearing apparel, pipes, tobacco, etc., for the four sturdy hunters; and they themselves en cased in personal attire that would turn a Boone or McCul lough green with envy such was the outfit- to be drawn through portions of three counties of the old state of Penn by two quadru peds, small of stature, but with as much grit and vim as Texas j steers. The start was made under aj bright blue sky such as is seldom seen in early November, and the warming rays brought lorth such remarkable tales of expert marks manship that even the little birds ceased twittering to hear.and tho golden tinted leaves on all the trees bowed their undivided hom age to tho intrepid four. Each succeeding tale stirred new and greater hopes in the bosoms of the mighty, until the weight bo came so great that the springs of the vehicle clung to each" other iu fear. After traversing a portion of Bedford and drawing near to the southern boundary of Hunting don county, the weight became too great for a brakeless "carry all," so trees were felled and at tached to the rear to aid in safely descending the long mountain road into the little hamlet ot Now Grenada, a village in the extreme northwestern portion of Fulton county. Anchorage had bo-m so cured at the "Retreat," which we reached amid the odor sup per shortly aflor duslt. There we found our first game iu the shape of stewed chicken with the usual accompanimeuts, and it is' needless to say that the game ou that board was promptly annihi lated. Thanks to our hostess more was in reserve for future use, and great need we had for it, too. Visitors arrivi-d before we had completed our work of demolition; and though Ihuir tay (Cooilauad oa tour.) ! FR0M MISS AL,CE W,SHART- ; Brief Abstracts from Letters Written on I Her Journey fo India. In letters received within the last week from Miss Alice Wish art of Wells Tannery, now en route to Allahabad, India, Miss Wishart writes : "I have just finished a mile on deck. The sea charms me with ! its changing of position and I shades, uud I haven't been "laid I by "yet, but the ocean has been ' so smooth all the way. I mean to spend tho mornings up to ten o'clock on deck for air and exer cise, and then study here in the library till lunch. I will be able to give you a more correct idea of the different people in our party later on, as 1 am as yet acquaint ed only with their names and faces, and have only a general im pression. Mr. Lee, the gentle man of our party, I can readily see is a cultured, Christian gen tleman, and seems to have the art of making himself felt and recog uized as some one worth while among the other passengers. His wife has been sick ever since we started. Dr. Ruth Hume has undertaken to look after my health, and she and Miss Camp bell, the trained nurse, both go ing to Ahmednazar, India, were iu our cabin yesterday evening for about an hour. Miss Bissell is a clear headed, clever woman, and Miss Ethel Putney, another of our party, is a Wellesley girl going abroad to study. Then there are three elderly Baptist missionaries. We have the middle table and lots of wit to season the sauces. Last evening (Suuday) we had a nico little informal service in the saloon conducted by Mr. Lee, al ter which he suggested that ev erybody get acquainted. The nicest people were there and we met them after the service. Ma ry Fairbank and 1 room togeth er, and I'm very glad of it She reminds me in every way of my cousin, Mrs. George Fockler. She is a graduate of Smith Col lege, quite bright, and "up" on everything; talks science, psy chology, religion, and dress all in one breath. She is certainly pop ular, and had nearly sixty steam er letters to read enroute, two hampers of fruit, boxes of candy, flowers, and presents too numer ous to mention, and she is so gen erous of all her nice things l Thursday: Tuesday night 1 went to bed with a wretched cold contracted on deck, I think. Dr. Hume bathed my head and face, and dosed me with instructions to remain iu bed all day Wednes day, which I did. Mary Fairbank got a hot water bag to my feet, aud I slept all night and all day Wednesday, except when the stewardess brought my meals. Everybody couldn't be kinder. i To day I feel finely and mean to write to tho home folks. The of ficers say this has been a re markably smooth passage; and to think ! nono but Mrs. Lee have been seasick. London, November 23: I can M-arcely realize that I am actual ly in Loudon ! Though we reacn ed Tillbury Docks at 2:30 p. m., we could not land till 6, and reached Wildes' Hotel only to find they had not reserved rooms for us this week ; so off we trotted in a four wheeler to the Fusion Square Brauch. We have just finished supper at 10:25 p. m., and are in our rooms, so tired we can scarcely wait to get to bed, We have such nice rooms, and may remain a few days. I just must slip this note in to let you know we reached "Lullon town" safely. Mary F, Ethel, Putney ( vho leaves for Berlin to-morrow), and I are in one room, and the girls are making bo much noise I can hardly tell what I am writing. I feel finely and am so anxious to get on. It all seems a i dream ! I wish I could realize it. My companions are such thor oughly olce people, and so kind to mo. . tloullnued Nest Wook, ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW Snapshots at Their Movements, as They Come and Go. NAMES OF VISITORS AND VISITED. Home for a Vacation, Away for an Outing, a Trip for Business or Pleasure, You'll Find It Rlfbt Here. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Speer of Saluvia were guests ot Mrs. L. I. Harris last Thursday night. Miss Maye Mum ma of Huston town has returned to Chicago to continue the study of stenogra phy. Miss Annie Rummel of Cham bersburg Is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.J. E. Rummel, near town. Miss Anna C. Johnston has changed the place of her resi dence from Garnet, Kansas, to Seattle, Washington. Mr. James G. Patterson, a stu dent at Westminster College at New Wilmington, Pa., is home for his holiday vacation. Mr. and Mrs.Jesse B. McClain of New Grenada were guests of Dan Trout and sister Miss Bess a day or two last week. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Kline of near Harrisonville spent last Sat urday in town, and called at the News office and advanced their subscription another year. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Roddy, and Mr. John M. Bowman and Miss Olive Cope all of Burnt Cabins, drove down last Thurs day to attend Institute and to take in Spillman Riggs 'lecture in the evening. Mr. G.N. Garland has removed from Washington, Pa., to Car rick, a suberb of Pittsburg, at which place he has accepted a po sition as foreman in a large floral establishment. Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Sipes wish in this way to express their heartfelt gratitude toward their neighbors and friends for tho deep sympathy and kindly offices during their recent sad bereave ment. Mrs. Sam R. Duganno of Ho boken, Pa., in remitting a dollar for another year's subscription, says: "The News is always a welcome visitor, as it keeps us in touch with the folks across the mountain." Miss Clementine Gordon of Fannettsburg, and Mrs. Florence Burton of Steelton, left for their respective homes on Monday, af ter having spent a week very pleasantly in the home of Mr, and Mrs. R. S. Patterson iu this place. Mr. I. H. Fields of Neponset, 111., in advancing his subscrip tion to the News, 6ays: "I re ceive the paper every Friday eve ning, aud read it with much pleasure; it is like a long letter from home." Mr, S. Staily Sipes of Mount Carrol, Illinois, Maynard, of Alle gheny, Pa., and Miss Myrtle of New Castle, Pa., were hero last week attending the funeral of their brother Clarence. Staily and Maynard returned to their respective homes on Thursday, and Miss Myrtle will remain at the home of her parents for a short time. Mr. C. S. Wilkinson having sold his shop ui this place aud bought a farm in Maryland, ex pects to move to his farm early in the new year; and, in this con nection, desires to say to any of his friends that he may owe that if they call on him they can have their money; and to those who owe him if they bring arouud their filthy lucre, he will tako it along with him to Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stigers of Warfordsburg spent part of last week in town attending the Inst!-' tnte and lectures. Mr. Stigers is the proprietor of the big steam flouring mills at that place, and has this season ground almost 6000 bushels of Fulton county's popular product, buckwheat "Buckwheat BUI,' Mr. Stigern' miller, has a wide reputation for his skill in making buckwheat flour.
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