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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-06-01

Oh, when we get to voting,
How proudly we will stand,
Right close beside our husband,
With the ballot in our hand.
Well vote for home and children,
And against intemperance, too;
Then we'll place in every Office
Brave men and women, too.
Farmers Wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-06-01

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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-06-01
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-06-01
Ms DEPARTMENT
Conducted BY DOROTHY D0LITTLE.
TEMPERANCE WOMEN.

All hail, our temperance women true and noble host;
They work strengthen where strength needed most
spirits for purity, their banners of light;
They watch the beacons shine above the night
the dssoute by hearhston damp and cold
They deadly serpent coils with victims in each d
They know spite Of sophsry that ancient wits hequeah
The sparkling cup, with bitter degs beneath
They strength of habit that the centuries have fed
Until from runs, and dies with the dead
They of appetite that burn within the blood,
And pour upon the soul of man raging, fiery food.
ignorance poverty, the crime and pain and
the love turned cold the black despair they know
They hear the wall raises pteous hands
Above forms up disspations strands.
we'll these know the of nation and of home
The shadow the satesmans glded DOME
And they work and pray against the double foe
OF thirst greed of gold that earts manhood low
All hail. our temperance women All glory to each name
Be it a leader n the host unknown to fame
Their spirits for purity their banners OF light
Thew watch Lord that shine above the night
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| lIuiI uHuCl CCW SuICh PiilOio u III
temple, got kinder diskumfuddled
an i kiked agin reedin eny moar, ful
j seed waz loosin ground, an that
want what sot out fur bucked
| fur nj week, an awl the time felt
things slidin from under me, an
a-doutin if ide bin rite VI rong,
feelin moastly waz rong, but hatin
tn Civ in an-wal, tel yu, mis-
dulittle, i got nifty nj in loona-
tickle condishun. Tho i woodent
reed, i coodent stop thinkin, an the
moar thaut, the less node.
Wun mite, arter dark, had fin
ished the chores, an stood bi the
korn- krib in meditashun an perplex-
ificashun. Awl tn wunc it fashd
over me tn AK fur gidance, an kim
in the krib, dropt on the husks an
praid fur lite.
20 Lord" saiz i, if haint bin tn
kussed mean an sneekin fur Yu t.
motifs, KUN tn mi ade, fur i'm avn
broke up. If mi skull amt tn thick
poke sum idees intu it so kan nc
sumthin fur sartin, fur feel more
like hull loonattik assilum than
enything else on eth. What
thaut rite seems nifty onsartin, an
what NODE waz rong seems more
an more like kOmmon sence. Hob
bis i rid fur yeers hav lade down an
rolld, an j had tn git OFF ur go I'M
der. Lord, if i've bin rong { which
don't seem possibu), open mi ize tn
facts. If Nance haz bin rong
(Which seems nifty sartin) convart
hur tn mi vuze. Its main hard tn
swop old an tested doctrines fur
new an ontride wuns, an sit no boot,
but if it's Yure will, submit. o
Lord, 'twould b CRATE satifacshun
tn hav Yu bring Nance round, jist
wunc, to Dan up she's bin awl rong
an awl-rite; but if it must b the
luther wa, humbul mi spirit, fur /
need much AIDE. Help me, Lord
fur ime driftin on strange seas, with
out a chart or kumpos. ime at
the marcy NV the waves, fur the
north stars behind klouds an mi
ankor chains gone busted. Stan bi
the rudder, Lord, an hold on the
helm til mornin daunz on the dark
ness NV waters, an mi ize behold it's
blessed radianc. | doant AK fur fame
ur glory ur riches, but jist solid
facts-the troOth, an nothlD but the
truth. AK fur help-ime dun buck
I'M thro up the spunge. Shed
aroun me the lite NV wisdum illoo-
inmate the path of trooth, o Lord,
so kan git both feet intu it squar,
with mi toes turnd in the rite direc
shun, all lie walk it strait, ur mi
name amt Erastus"
,Twaz plane. short prair, but it
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dily. 'There is not a particle OF danger

Oily. ''There is not a particle of danger
on calm day.
s'Do you really say so, - inquired Nor
ton. tfI was under the impression that
you were only Dragging, like boy"
Tom flushed. The contractor went on
in different tone. ''If you can really
go over in that machine or balloon, or
whatever you cali it, and carry over a
ball of Irvine, you will solve an engineer
ing problem which battles me at present.
/ was about to send to New York for a
bomb gun: this delay in the work is an
enormous loss to me. ~
81 will gladly try it,, said Tom.
sit seems to me a frightful risk,'' said
the contractor. 'sYou say you have no
fears?''
'None. - answered Tom. 'sIy father
will assure you that there is no danger. -
Your father has seen it tried? That
alters the case. If you succeed, Tom,
I'll give you check for q thousand dol
lars. -
''The money is as good as mine,'' said
the boy quietly. sit will be such lark
the despised flying machine" he added
to himself.
The youthful aronaut insisted in max
ing all his preparations in secret; he
would allow no one except the contractor
to enter his workshop, to whom was ex-
planned much that seemed mysterious
until he began to be hopeful of the ex-
pertinent.
The gas bag soon assumed the shape of
a great cigar. The peculiar shaped screw
was attached to g slender steel axis run
ming under the frame work beneath the
balloon. a rudder was bolted into the
end of the frame, having tiller ropes on
each side running through pulleys in
grooves. g Then Tom showed Mr.. Morton
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turned slightly and moved forward. The
space was so narrow now that the long
lath-like tail dipped into the water OF the
ocean, and as it touched the waves there
was splash and scene Of wild struggle
The Understanding shark, hungry Tor
mis- supper, had seized upon the alliga-
tors tail. The great saW-ike teeth sank
through the armored hide, and with q
bark like dog the enraged reptile turned
and slid off into the water.
For several minutes the breakers were
dyed red with blood. Never for mo-
ment did the tenacious shark release his
grip, until with mighty contorti0n the
agile alligator bent his body double and
seized the soft stomach OF the shark In his
immense Jaws. Then the struggle began
in earnest, and the two strange creatures
rolled oyer and over in the ocean, but
nothing distinct could Frank see through
the churning foam.
at last ali was quiet. Then q heavy
body arose to the surface, and the angry
head of the victorious alligator turned in
every direction in search of his victim.
Suddenly the two bright little eyes lit
upon the trembling boy, who now stood
ankle deep in water, paralyzed with fear
and unable to move. There was
quick movement and the gilt
tering eyes and ugly sncut OF
the saurian seemed to fairly cleave
the water. Frank closed his eyes and fell
forward, for his trembling legs refused
longer to support his body. There was a
singing sound in his ears-then a roar Of
/ thunder split the universe, bright flash
filled the air, and he became unconscious.
When Frank next opened his eyes,
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in the water daily until Frank become al
most as expert as his teacher. Sometimes
they crossed the bar, and, anchoring the
skill, swan out into the warm water OF
the ocean; but at such times the old In
dian would keep his piercing BLACK eyes
strained on the distance, constantly
turning them in every direction.
One day when an odor of watermelon
suddenly floated on the breeze he turned
swiftly with grunt and struck out Tor
the shore.
ssWhat is the matter?' asked Frank:
but in lieu of a reply Firewater pointed
over his shoulder, and Frank saw with q
shudder the tips of q shark fms not lar
behind. Safe in the skill, Firewater
broke silence for almost the first time IN
their acquaintance. He warned the young
northerner never to goin swimming alone,
especially upon the ocean side OF the reel
Winter merged into early spring. As
the floating hotel be anne more and more
crowded with transient guests, Firewster
and his skiff were kept busy from morn
ing to night. At first Frank was discon-
ISOLATE, but with the assistance OF the old
Indian, who had few minutes to spare
| Just after sunrise, he built very credit
able boat of his own. Sometimes he even
prevailed upon his mother to go out for a
row, but more often he spent the day
upon the lagoon alone.
| One warm spring afternoon he found
himself drifting idly toward the inlet.
The sky was clear and the water tempt
| ing, and his preceptor's advice was for
gotten He anchored his boat, stripped,
and presently was padding aPd sDlashlne
about in the delicious water.
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FIREwATER's SHOT.
a Story of Indian River.
fBy Alexander Hume Ford ]

In two weeks after his arrival from the
north, Frank Mason was as much at home
on Jupiter inlet and the St. Johns river as
any boy in south Florida.
In fact, Frank and his mother lived on
the river, for near the shore OF the lagoon,
under the tall palm trees, what had once
been a fat bottomed river steamer was
drawn up, and this was his home. Its
slater rooms were occupied by the citizens
OF Orangeville, and the old steamer was
by long odds the best hotel in town.
But Frank was much more interested In
a shallow skiff manned by an old Semi
mole Indian. which communicated with
the low, sandy beach. The guests of the
floating hotel had but to call ''Old Fire
water' at any hour of the day or night
and moment later the swish of his pad
die would be heard and the skif come
shooting out from little creek.
Frank was not long in discovering that
Firewater was no talker, but he also dis
covered what older heads had not noticed
that Firewater was good listener. He
would sit muIely for hours hearing Frank
tell how they hunted moose in the Maine
woods, or how people in cold climate
lived. Sometimes the old Seminole would
show his appreciation by taking his little
passenger cut across the sandy ridge that
divides Indian river from the ocean, and
teaching him to fish for big game. Fire.
water seldom condescended to speak.
Once when Frank asked him to teach him
how to swim, the old Indians eyes glis.
tened; without word he ungirdled him
self and sprang into the water OF the la.
COON Frank was soon in condition tc
follow, and after that the old Indian anc
the young New Yorker sported together
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gage wagons. erguson, dashing to and
fro, calling to his men with q silver
whistle, was recognized by his foes, and
fell pierced by five balls in moment.
For few minutes the fight continued;
then, as the backwoodsmen rushed for
ward once more, the British and Tories
threw down their arms.
Owing to their So perior craftsmanship,
and to the fact that the hill was easier at
tackled with the rifle than defended with
the bayonet, the backwoodsmen lost only
in the neighbornood OF a hundred men,
while their foes had between three and
four times that number killed and
wounded.
Guarding the prisoners, they then
marched of the fields back toward their
beloved mountains. They did not form a
regular force, and they were not suite to
take part in long campaign. They were
simply a body of irregulars, undisciplined,
but hardy resolute and magnificent indi-
vidual fighters. They had done great
deed; they had struck great blow for
liberty and for the welfare of themselves
and of the whole country. Having done
this they were anxious to get back to their
Indian menaced homes in the dark for
ests beyond the crests of the mountains.
Yet, though they did not and could not
follow UP their blow, its effects were of
far-reaching importance. No sooner was
the news brought to CORVALLIS than he at
once abandoned his invasion of North
Carolina, recalled Tarlton, and retreated
into South Carolina. When he again adj
vanced he found before him stubborn
Greene and the patient, resolute soldiery
who wore the Continental uniform.
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'sAttach the stout cord, now, ne
shouted across. 1.-THE motor will pull it
over,
The battery was connected. The
electric motor began to Whirl and soon the
cord was twlned in e neat spiral around
| the steel rod.
Then small rope was pulled over.
Then the work with small Irvine was
gone over again, and in the space OF two
hours Tom had six good ropes secured to-
gether around the big tree.
That was enough, and Mr.. Morton
| signaled to him to come back.
The air was calm and when the balloon
rose he pulled the port tiller rope. The
Broplane instantly responded, and
changed direction. Then the boy, with a
species OF madness in his veins, tucked
and only descended in response to his
father's energetic orders.
! Mr.. Seward took him in his arms.
Tears were in his eyes as he kissed the
/ boy, and Tom Ielt pang. 1t was only
then he guessed what his father must
have suffered before the trial resulted sue
i cessfully.
J ssPll make that check 1000, Tom,
brave boy" said Mr.. Morton, land I'll
pay you well to keep you here for other
work of the kind.''
+ stAll right replied Tom, modestly.
esp II stay and work for you as long as my
father permits me.''
! The men, engineers, carpenters, bridge
builders, blacksmiths and workmen OF
every description crowded around the boy
with congratulations. One young fellow
came forward waving the stars and stripes,
and when Tom saw that he took off his
cap and cheered too.
''Why didn't you tell me you had it?''
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THE PEo..s AoKNowLEpeh go AAsTER.

self, under Tom s instructions, linked the
gas bag to the frame. Special precau-
lions were taken here, and Mr.. Seward
inspected the work as it went on.
He assured Mr.. Morton that he had
seen the little model at home in Wash
| ington act very well and carry small
weights, though no other power was
used than a minute battery. But this
machine was to carry q good stout boy
who pulled down the scales at 40 pounds.
A seat was placed amidships on the
frame and firmly screwed on. Two stout
levers, acting like bow facing oars, were
attached to the machinery of the cog
wheels, working on outriggers; these
turned powerful driver which assisted
the driving wheel of the motor, and Tom
practiced on them for day or two until
the friction was considerably reduced,
the screw in front whirling around with
great velocity and the strong ropes hold
ing the machine in place, creaking and
straining under the stress.
At last everything was ready for the in
! f1ation of the gas bag. A supply of sui
phuric acid and iron filings was at hand
and the manufacture of gas was begun.
The whole machine was firmly secured
| by stout ropes and the bag was soon filed.
Tom took his seat when the balloon
commenced to bulge out against the net
ting, and established electric connection.
! The screw began to reyolye like lightning,
and he worked the levers.
| Four men stood ready with sharp
hatchets to cut the stay ropes simulta-
neously at the word of command. The
ballast was near the seat and the string of
the gas valve also. If the buoyancy of the
balloon was not sufficient to support all
the weight, this ballast could be easily
thrown overheard, though Tom said il
that were done the steadiness of the ma
chine would be impaired.
ssAli ready he shouted. HCutI''
| The hatchets descended together. The
stay ropes were severed, and the aeroplane
shot forward like bird. The boy bent to
| his work and the speed was increased.
The precious Irvine, which was wound on
an oiled reel, ran out behind, and in about
| five minutes the aeroplane was over the
the other side of the canyon.
A great shout went up. Then Tom
pulled the valve string, stopped work and
cut off his battery connection. The ma
chine descended gently, and he tied the
Irvine around large tree.
Yells. cheers, shouts--a roar of ap-
plause-greeted this action. Tom took off
| his cap and bowed across the gulf.
The Zeparos, who had looked on sui
| 1enly at all the preparations, screamed
and flung themselves fat on the ground.
The boy then began to draw in the
Irvine, but soon found it was too heavy.
He waved his hand and shouted, ssHoId
oni'' Then he went to his screw, discon-
nected it from the axle, and tied the Irvine
around the steel bar.
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descent was even more hazardous. He
came back to Pareira discouraged.
He found Durham had made come
progress in the foundation for the gr II
pier, and had opened a small factor, i a
distant ravine for the manufacture and
storage of dynamite, and to his amaze
ment he saw the principal workman was
mere boy.
Tom had seen dynamite mixed in small
quantities at the workshops in the Smith
sonian institution, and Durham had been
astonished when 'sthe Yenguse boy'' had
offered to make him some dynamite car
tridges If he desired to use it in blasting
rocks.
To be sure it was dangerous work, but
this lad was a born chemist and perfectly
fearless. He conducted his manufacture
by means of q large steel tank boiler hung
on an iron axis, where it could be gently
agitated to and fro. Into this tank Tom
introduced coils of ordinary lead pipe,
through which ran a constant stream of
ice-cold water from a spring in the side OF
the mountain. This kept the tempera-
ture below fifty degrees Fahrenheit, and
Tom knew that everything was safe, as
below eighty-fve degrees Fahrenheit.
The produce was stored in big earthen-
ware Jars which were sunk in the ground
to guard against blows or conclusions.
Mr.. Morton, though he was interested
in the work, at once forbade any further
manufacture, as the dynamite could be
bought at JANA. The boy was but a
about the same as murder to allow him
to do such work.
He aIso learned that Toms father was
ignorant of the matter, and altogether the
whole affair excited his suspicion of Dun
ham, and when he began to make further
inquiries he learned of the brutal way in
which the Zeparos had been logged.
He discharged Durham and at the same
time cultivated his acquaintance with
Tom.
Entering the boys little workshop one
night, he was surprised by the sight of a
very curious looking machine.
s'May ask what this is, Master Tom?t
he said, pointing to the frame.
sob, that, - answered the boy with a
smile, that, Mr.. Morton, is my flying
machine.n
"And you can fly with it, suppose, -
said the contractor with q careless laugh.
tor, ssbut / can't fly anywhere l like,
just yet. / can fly on calm day, though,
in certain direction, but I've not per-
fected it. When do hope to be able to
go in any direction. -
The machine looked in part something
like windmill on the end OF gas bag.
He made out, too, small box with a
propeller screw which seemed to be
aluminium.
stGood graciousl'' he exclaimed, ssthis
is really interesting. Where did you get
the idea?'
81 have been reading books on aero
nautics for long time, said Tom.
s.What do you call it7''
1T is an acceptance
siI should like to see it tried.
nWell, Mr.. Morton, I offered Mr.. Dun
ham to cross the chasm with it and carry
ball of Irvine, so you see I am pretty
confident. But Mr.. Durham simply in :
suited me-"
1.-THE deuce he didl Well, lam glad to
find him not utterly reckless. OF course
he was right in refusing to allow you to
take such a risk
ssNo risk at all, - responded Tom stur-
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you must start the bridge at both ends
and meet in the middle?''
Durham nodded. elf any one person
could get over there.' went on Tom, "he
could carry and pull q string attached to
thicker one and that again attached to a
thicker one still, and the several ropes
could be twisted into big one.''
$40 be sure. But what OF it? There's
the chasm and no one can discover the
way across-if there be one save through
the air.-and only bird could GO that
road anyway. How will I get man
across-that's the question. If / once had
man there with even silk thread IL his
hand, I'd manage the rest. -
81 think / could go across, Mr.. Dun
ham, - said Tom.
"You!'' cried the engineer contempt
uously. ''Can you fly, you young idiot?
Are you condor?''
Tom Redeemed and was silent.
The poems were band of the Zeparos,
the most gentle and tractable race in all
Peru, but they were incorrigible thieves,
and Durham had inflicted all manner of
tortures as punishment; and as they have
no more sense, and thievery is a natural
instinct, this punishment had been re-
ceived with deep rebellion.
Durham instinctively concealed these
cruel hoggings from his employer. Tom
Seward had seen the treatment dealt out
10 the Wretched Aeparos and mao turned
an indignant eye on the brutal engineer,
but his father warned him to mind his
own business. He was rapidly acquiring
Spanish from some of the young Peru
VANS working on the road, and he under
stood many of the murmurs against Dun
ham as tyrant.
Mr.. Morton departed to examine the
route over Guaro pass-and Tom smiled
and worked day and night on his ma
chine. The contractor found the trail
wound around precipices where his guides
had to travel Indian file, each one picking
his steps after the man ahead. Then
there was series of almost perpendicular
rocks to be scaled, and in other places t. e
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he exclaimed. 81 would have hoisted it
on my trip across
But the strangest sight was to see the
Zeparos crawl to his feet and strike their
foreheads, uttering gutCural cries in their
harsh language.
''They are telling him they will work
for him if he does not fog Jhem-that
they Will make him their little white
God,'' laughed a young Peruvian who
was acquainted with the Zeparo tongue.
A stout wicker basket was soon strung
to the ropes and a couple of stout work.
men crossed the chasm.
Tom Seward is now an engineer himself,
and is still perfecting an aero plane
which can be used in all states of the at
mosphere as well as calm.