INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS Of Local and General Interest, Gathered at Hume or Clipped from our Exchanges. CONDENSED FOR HURRIED READERS. Merchant J. W. Greathead is speuding two weeks with his sons in Staunton, Va. Do you want a carpet woven this spring ? If so, call on R. L. Jackson on Walnut street. Price right. Charlie Vores leit Monday for Cloveland, O, where he will be employed. Robert L. Jackson having pur chased Sanner Ray's loom is now prepared to weave blankets, car pets, &c, at his home on Walnut street in this place. Mrs. Matilda Trout and niece, Miss Elizabeth Trout went over to Chambersburg Tuesday to at tend , the funeral of Mr. Fred Shoemaker who died Sunday ev cuing. A card in the Fultou Democrat this week announces the with drawal of Dr. A. K. Davis from the race for the nomination as a candidate for the legislature. Wanted. Some good "strap" makers to work in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia. Apply to W. C. Mahtin, Locust Grove, Pa., who will be at Han cock, 13th and 14th. HTE NAME WITCH HAZEL. The name Witch Hazel is much abused. E. C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago, are the inventors of the original and only genuine Witch Hazel Salve. A certain cure for cuts, burns, bruises, eczema, tet ter, piles, etc. There are many counterfeits of this Salve, some of which are dangerous, while they are all worthless. In buy ing Witch Hazel Salve see that the name E. C. DeWitt & Co.. Chica go, is on the box and a cure is certain. Sold at Trout's drug store. Store and Post Office Burned. At an early hour last Friday morning before any of the family were stirring, it was discovered that the dwelling of Harry M. Ed wards at Euid, in Wells Valley, was all atire. The members of the family rushed from their beds barely making their escape from the burning building barefoot ed aud with no other apparel than their night clothing. Mr. Edwards conducted a store in the building and was also post master, and everything connect ed with the store, house and post office was destroyed. There was about $450 insurance. Colds Cause Pneumonia. One of the most remarkable cases of a cold, deep-seated on the luugs, causing pneumonia, is that of Mrs Gertrude E. Fenner, Mar iou, Ind., who was entirely cured by the use of One Minute Cough Cure. Shesays: "The coughing and straining so weakened me that I ran down in weight from 148 to 92 pounds. I tried a num ber of remedies to no avail until I used One Minute Cough Cure. Four bottles of this wonderful remedy cured me entirely of the cough, strengthened my lungs and restored me to my normal weight, health and strength." Sold at Trout's drug store. SUNNVSIDE. Crooks Bros, have bought the sawmill owned by W. B. Karns and operated by Thomas R. Starr and will do a big lot of sawing. There is much sickness in the Cove. A young tramp stayed last Tuesday night t the hospitable home of George V. Mellott. He was cared for very nicely and the next morning weut ou his way. Frank P. Plessinger is getting along very nicely with the Locust Grove school. Rev. Baugher preached at the Whips Cove church last Sunday (v;ni'ig. C. C. Mellott is kept busy do iu-r wood work and blacksmith ing. Wild geese were seen flying ov er the Cove a few days ago. Dr. Swartzwelder has made several professional visits to the Covo lately.. FARM FOR SALE. The undorsltfacd o.Ters his farm at private sale, situate on the turnpike, live miles west of McCormellsburij. House well adapted for hotel. Farm SCHOOL DIRECTORS MEET.! i First Annual Convention Held last Tucs-, day Under the New Law. EARNEST BODY OF OFFICERS. A Sjraopsls of the Various Discussions, that will Interest Patrons, Pupils, and the Qeneral Public. (Continued from first piKe.) incorrigiblos. Next topic: "How shall the Poorer Townships be able to Con form to the Thirty-five dollar Minimum Salary Law." Mr. Ran dolph Palmer responded by say ing that he had not yet solved the problem satisfactory to himself. Mr. Malachi Litton of Thomp son thought it might be done by consolidation of schools in some districts; out was not sure the plan would apply to all. Having no figures at hand he, too, plead ed ignorance of the probable cost of conveying pupils to and from school the most considerable item of expense under the sug gested plan. Many questions were asked as to the distance allowed by law over which pupils would be trans ported, showing that Fulton coun ty directors are preparing for the changes to be wrought in the near luture in many districts through rural consolidation, and will not be caught napping when the time arrives to choose better teachers for a smaller number of schools. They recognize the fact that the law is the result of experiments and investigations of educators who make school reform a stud', and that the final result will be that the rural schools of the twentieth century wiil be far in advance of those of the nineteenth. Ex-Supt. Potts of Bedford county, who has tried the new plan of centralization, spoke frank ly and convincingly of Us advan tages, chief of which were: Bet ter teachers, better classification, larger enrollment, larger daily at tendance, far greater punctuali ty, larger classes, more competi tion, and greater interest and en thusiasm among the pupils. The money no matter how great the sum that is devoted to the educa tion of our boys and girls is wisely expended. At present, the amount expended for one pu pil in Fulton county is less than that paid by the Southern States for the education of one negro child. Mr. Jacob Lamberson of Tay lor, reported the fact that in his township the compulsory law was unpopular with the majority of the board of directors; the law had not been enforced, and asked what cause was open for him to pursue as secretary of the board. The answer elecited was: No state appropriation to any dis trict where pupils of a school age who are physically and mentally elegible are not having school ad vantages. Before adjournment the Coun ty Superintendent talked most seriously to the directors, advis ing them to visit the schools more frequently in order to bet ter acquaint themselves with the qualifications and general fitness of the teachers in their employ, assuring them that there are now a few teachers in service who are not worthy of increased salary: many others of our best and most progressive teachers will go else where to engage in more advanc ed work or be allured by more tempting salaries ; while at pres et! t we have a very limited sur plusage over the quota needed to supply the schools. It is evident under such circumstaooes that tne wisest judgment should be employed in order that our schools should exemplify the "survival of the fittest." The presence of such a large number of representative men, who were willing in extreme weather to brave the long trip to the County Seat over roads in many places almost impassable from ice, is very gratifying to the friends of education, and au gurs favorably for the future in fluence and strength of the Asso ciation. S. M. C. TRIP TO BALTIMORE Mrs. W. A. Tiogk'r, (formerly Miss Helen Uarvt-r), has recently roturned from Baltimore, wiiitlmr hIio had accompanied her daugh ter Edith to John Ilopkin's hos pital, where the latter is being treated for a tuberculous ankle joint. Upon arriving there the necessary tests were given to as certain the real trouble. These tests consisted of x-ray and tu bercula vaccination the latter of winch caused the patient intense suiTering, her temperature rising to 105. Dr. Ham, the physiciau in whose care the patient is, told Mrs. Trogler that her daughter had tuberculous trouble in rather a serious form aud advised an op eration to which, Mrs. Trogler aud her daughter, after due con sideration, consented. The oper ation was skillfully performed on the (J of February; and although her sufferings, immediately after t'.ie operation for twenty-four .lours or more, were almost un bearable, yet Dr. Bear thinks she will he entirely well, excepting that she may have a stiff aukle joint. Her many friends are de lighted to learn from latest re ports that she is doing well. Mrs. Trogler was entertained at a private boarding house be longing to the hospital, and had the pleasure of meeting people from all parts of the Union, and eveu from New Zealand, all of whom had some near aud dear friend in the Hopkin's hospital. They were all quite congenial and of markod intelligence. During Mrs. Trogler 's stay in Baltimore she witnessed the great tire. The church ut which she attended services Sunday morning was a few hours liter destroy ed. There was only one more block between the fire and the tine retail store ou Lexiuton St., when its direc tion was turned by a change in the wind. Had it gone to Broad way nothing could have saved John Ilopkin's hospital. Arrange ments were being made to move the patients. Leaving her daughter in the hospital, Mrs. Trogler came home by way of Harrisburg, and stay ed over Sunday iu Shippensburg visiting relatives in town and also her daughter Mary in the C. V. S. N. S. Mrs. Trogler is much pleased with the work done in the State Normal, and also with her daughter's progress. She ac companied her daughter, on Mon day to every recitation exceptiug one, and was very much gratified. On her way to Baltimore she drove to Greencastle, and went from there to Waynesboro, stop ping over night with Mrs. Trog ler's father. WANTED. 100.000 foet White Pine Boards. They mat be delivered to nearest ratlooad station by June 1st. Fulton and Huntingdon county included. For particulars write to J. A. NE8BIT, . MoConnellsburg. Easy and Quick! Soap-Making: with BANNER LYE To make the very best soap, simply dissolve a can of Banner Lye in cold water, melt 5 lbs. of grease, pour the) Lye water in the grease. Stir and put iside to set Pull Direction! on Every Package Banner Lye is pulverized. The can may be opened and closed at will, per mitting the use of a small quantity at a time. It is just the article needed in every household. It will clean paint, floors, marble and tile work, soften water, disinfect sinks, closets and waste pipes. Write for booklet " Uset of Bantu Lye" free. The Pwin Chemical Works, Philadelphia NothiTghaseverequalledit Nothing can ever surpass it. Dr. King's New Discovery ItXirMFTIOX B-l,. oi uitktuad at, tins A Perfect For All Throat and Cure : Lung Troubles. Money back If It faile. Trial Bottles free. NOW IS H TIME TO DO YOUR SP ING SEWING. 1 See Our Line of . MllslillS; Hleaclied, unbleached and burred, Ilkliail Lilliill, LoilJJ Cloth, Etc. Muslin Trimmings, Torchon Laces, Valenciennes, Beading, Hamburg Edge and Inserting. All prices vary ing with quality. A bitf line at "x;. per yard. We have some (rood values In Winter floods we are running olT cheap. The lot comprises of Ladies' and Children's Knit Underwear. V L. A X N K LETT K S . Homo Remnants of cloth that will make shirt waist Skirts, pood for all Rummer. A BANNER PATTERN given free with every Skirt Pattern we sell. This offer Is for this month only. February, Mir.LlNKUY UAHGAINS always in stock. Linen Goods, Towels. Table Cloths, Sideboard Scarfs, Center l'lcces. Novelties, Belts. Corsets, Gloves, Buttons, Pocket Books. Wrist Bags, Hosiery, Fancy Combs, Beautiful Stock Col lars and many other Novelties for Ladies' Neckwear. Dress Goods, Linings, Shrunk StilTenmgs. Skirt Braids. It pays you to see us often, for we always have something new and cheap to olTer. T. J. WEINER, HANCOCK. MB. Best trade prices paid for poultry and eggs. BARGAINS! BARGAINS! AT THE- Rouss Racket Store. Cobblers' sets, with three lasts, 2 papers of tucks, one hummer, one knife and two awls and hufts, only 42c. The preatest bargain yet in Double Hittcd Axes. We have had them tried beside the hOc, ones, and they are just as good only -t.'c. .Mann's axes have advanced in the city, but we have a nice lot at the old price P0e. 1.1-in., horse rasps, lHe: IVin., 2.1c. A good solid, all steel, shoeing hammer, 2.1c. We not hold of a lai''e job of car penters half round wood Hies and they are all right 10-in , 10c: 12-in., Vic: did you ever hear of such bargains. Giant riveting machines, rivets 51c, a box: .split rivets, "c. Solid coppered rivets, half-pound boxes as- i sorted, (1c; curry combs. , H, 9, 12 and 17c. Hart's spring saw sets, 3V: Morrell 32c. Monkey wrenches, -in., 20c; KM.,., 2"e: 12-in , 2!e. 22-cal., cartridges 14c, a box; ;t2-rim lire cartridges, 2c, box: :i2-cal. centre-lire cartridges, 40c, u box: :in-4!)c, a box. Hat ond coat hooks, lie, dozen. Holts lJ-Ln., to (i-in., lc, each, and in lots of 100 less. Washata Oil Stoics, .'12c, each. Hold fast shoe naiis, all si.esi .'tc, paper; rope halters, 10c: Web halters, 1.1c: a good steel hatchet, 3V, and 49c. Mica axle grease, He. Felt window shades on rollers, 8c; Oiled shades with fringe, 2rc: table oil cloth, 14c, yd. Children's overalls, age to 1.1, 2.1c. Toilet paper, 700 sheets, 4c. Men's gura boots that are worth &2..10 in the city to-day, only $2.4H. Pins lc, a box, black pins lc: safety pins, 2, .'!, and 4c, u dozen. Crochet cotton all colors, 4c, a spool. Writing paper, U sheets lc: enve lopes, B for lc. Tooth Brushes, 3, 5, f, and 10c. Machine thread 3c. Toilet soaps a nice line, 2 to "c a cuke. Moth balls, j lb., boxes 4c. Alarm clocks, ,1, 7.1 and 41.20. The .1.20 ones has the intermittent alarm and rings for 1.1 minutes. Men's heavy cotton llannel gloves, lie, a pair. On account of moving we have some shoes that we will sell below cost. On tli J lirst of April we w ill move our stock of goods to the room formerly occupied by H. C. Smith iV Co., opposite the post ollice, and then we ex pect to add to our stock a great many goods that we don't handle. Please call and see us. HULL &. BENDER, PROPRIETORS. QOOOOOOOO 000 ooooooooooooo g'AS YOU LIKE IT' Fl 1 rn i l 1 ro served in Every Stvle to U I M1LUI fc! suit Anv Taste Flemish and Weathered Oak Library Tables, small tables, settees, chairs, rockers and tabourettes, in Mis sion style for the den or library. For trie PARLOR. Sofas, Arm Chairs, Reception Chairs, Rockers, Cabinets, (open or enclosed). For the DINING Tables, (large or small), Mirrors, Tabourettes, !ivans, Room. China Closets, Serving Tables, KxteuslonTablos, Sideboards, Buffets, Screens, Cane and wood-seat chairs, Tables and Cabinets for the kitchen. For the BED ROOM Dressing Bureaus. Kockei s, Dressings Tables, Chairs, ChitTouiers, Indian Seats, Mirrors, Screens, Clothes trees, Fancy tables, Bwlsteuds, Desks, In uhogttny, Bird's-eye Maple, Golden Oak, Ssc. BotMeads la Brass and Iron, enameled In white and colors. We will pleased to have you call and examine our stock. You are welcome, whether you buy or not. Special work ninle to order at our factorv. II. SIERER & CO., Xos. 49-51 Queen St. Chambersburg, Pa. O ooooocx To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Dromo Quinine Tablets. Seven Minion bores told In port 13 months. TillS signature, S&yT Cures Crip la Two Day. on every DOX.23C. FULTON COUNTY NEWS is the people's paper $1.00! a Tear in Advance your Health and S'i'-:.-.:Jiii with JAYNE'S TONIC VERMIFUGE, a pleasant, rotent, and permanent Invigorator for WOMEN, . GEO.W. KEISNEK & co:s INVITATION. To every person visiting town this week, we extend a cor dial invitation to call at our store, where we will be pleased to show the nicest line of Ladies', Misses' and Children's Wraps in the county, at prices to suit you. FURS, just received a new lot that are especially nice. SDress (Booos, IRottone, and everything a lady wants in foot wear is here. fov (Sentlemen, we have a splendid line of Suits and Overcoats for your inspection at prices that must pUase yon. Idn&erwear at extremely low prices. A splendid Suit for 7rc for Men; 0 and 50c for Boys. Hen's Hats and Caps. A splendid line of Men's Shoes that we wish t very person to see, IF EASE CALL. Respectfully, G. W. REISNER & CO. 200 acres. ' 1-27 -04.tr. H. S. DANIFX8 CHILD! MEN. Cet ft from your Druggist.