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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04
rREED BY A MONSTER BOAR.
Wild Hogs of California's Bottom Lands
Arc Very Fsrocious.


Are Very Fsrocious.
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Of New
York, is fond of talking about his ex-
periences in California, and during one
of these variations, he said:
"The most exciting and risky hunt
Ing on the Pacific coast to-day is
among the wild hogs, down on the bot
tom lands of the Colorado river, fifty
Ir sixty miles south of the old town
of Yuma. A party of us was down
there last year, and I believe we had
adventures enough to thrill our sports
men friends for full generation" A
great many hunters in California in
dorse every word of Commissioner
Roosevelts opinion, and no hunting
ground for big game is probably be-
coming more popular than this in the
winter time, when the climate along
the lazy, muddy Colorado river is ike
that of July in the eastern states. Two
years ago an experienced sportsman
from Southern Illinois was spending
the winter in Yuma. He had pair OF
very fine, large staghounds, which the
owner claimed could run down and
kill any wild hog along the Colorado
river. One day he took the dogs and
rifle and went down the river nice
little boar, just right for the oven. He
had not gone thirty miles, and land
ing, before he found band of hogs
and little pigs, and turned his dogs
loose on them when out of the tules
near by jumped an enormous boar,
monster, who, with mouth wide open,
paying no attention to the dogs, made
for the hunter. The latter drew up his
rifle and fired, but on came the boar,
the dogs nipping him at every jump.
The hunter fired a second shot, but on
came the beast. The hunter turned
and ran for a mesquite tree a few
yards distant, the hog close to his
heels. He dropped his gun, jumped
for life, grasping limb of the tree,
just as the hog grabbed his pants, and
tore one-half of them from him, but
he was safe, just out Of reach. The
dogs all this while ran grabbing the
hog by the hind legs, to which the
beast paid no attention. The mad boar
seized the bark Of the tree in his
great tusks and tore 1t into shreds.
Finally he turned upon the dogs, in
stantly killed one, wounded the other
so that 1t died soon after. Then he
turned his attention to the tree where
the hunter sat. He guarded him until
1t was dark. Twice did the man get
down and try to get his rifle, but his
foe was on guard and drove him back
up the tree. During the night the boar
left. Daylight came, and SO did help.
The men had hardly reached the river
and got in their boat when down came
the old hog after them, in vain pur-
suit-St Louis Globe Democrat.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

A neat little device has been invented
and patented by e. d. Atwater, OF
Cleveland, especially for the protection
Of cyclists from the annoyance Of dust,
sun or wind. 1t consists of very Sim
pie attachment intended to be fastened
upon the inner side Of the riders cap.
This small metal support, when in use,
projects downward to point just be-
tween the eyebrows of the wearer. Upon
the lower extremity is small clip to
hold the eyeglasses, which are sup
piled with the outfit, and which are of
plain glass. These may in turn be re-
placed by the riders own lenses, If he
is troubled with disordered optics.
When not in use the invention folds
back under the visor. Slightly dark
ened or smoked glass affords ample
protection from the glare of the sun.
The strong point in this invention lies
in the fact that, whether the glasses be
worn for protection or from necessity,
they stay where they are put and do not
jolt off. They cannot come off unless
the cap comes off with them.-New
York Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

the secrets which l have not ceased ia
look for with ardor ever since the
atrical career has been open to me,
ever since I have considered the fac
uulty Of moving human hearts as the
supreme object of art" Stendhal's
words are not less enthusiastic. He
says: After leaving performance by
Nine. Pasta one can remember nothing
but the extreme and profound emotion
caused by her. Her voice is not Of ex-
traordinary timbre, 1t has no surpris-
ing fexibility; hers is simply true
song which comes from the heart"
In this list of beautiful women must
also be included Emilia Louise de
Beauharnais, Countess de Lavaletto,
who showed such rare courage in eff
fecting the escape of her husband from
the conciergerie and whom Louis
XVIII. eulogized in these words:
Countess de Lavalette is the only one
among us who has done her duty" Ac-
cording to chronicler of that day she
was noted for her rich black hair and
her expressive blue-black eyes.
Another famous beauty was the
Countess Guiccioli, who has been i'm
mortalized by Lord Byron and by AL
fred de Musset. Byron says Of her:
"She is charming, very blond and with
fairness Of complexion rare in Italy.
1t is not the English blond, but rather
that of Sweden and Norway. Her
figure, too, particularly the bust is of
rare beauty" Musset alludes eloquent
ly to Byron's passion for this lovely
woman, and Lady Blessington also
draws graphic picture of her.
Mile. Mars, the renowned comedl-
enne, also had a host of admirers in
her day. According to them she was
as nearly perfect as possible and they
dwell at length on the glories Of her
abundant hair and on the rare charm
of her smile. Her voice was clear and
sweet, and in her complexion the lily
and the rose We'd with each other for
mastery. Her manners were elegant
and her native coquetry was said to be
potent enough to enchant all who ven-
tured to come within its influence.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

Some half century ago the late DR.
Scoresby, formerly Captain Scoresby u
the Arctic seas, used to tell story Of q
soiree to which he had once been in
vited in Paris at the house of the cele-
brated savant, M. Arago. The company
embraced an extraordinary group OF
travellers. Scoresby himself had at that
time been nearer the north pole than
any navigator, so that it was quite nat
ural that he should be introduced to
the sailor who had been nearar to the
south pole. There were present like
wise the aeronaut who had reached the
highest point above, and the mining
engineer who had penetrated to the
greatest depth, below the surface. But
the star of the company was a lady
the only lady at that time who had
circumnavigated the globe.
In accomplishing this feat she had
shown remarkable pluck. She had
been married to a commander in the
French navy, who, almost Immediate
ly after, was ordered off on a two
years cruise around the world. The
regulations of the service at that time
forbade any woman to be on board,
though they must have been relaxed
since then to allow Miss Gordon Cum
ming to give us the story of "a Lady's
Cruise in a French Man-ofWar."
Madame, however, was determined not
to be baked of her marriage trip.
When the ship had made some way she
astonished her husband one morning
by appearing on deck. Loyal to his
orders, he was obliged to send her
ashore, which he did at Medeira, and to
make all sure he committed her to the
charge of the French consul at Fun
chal. But new surprise awaited him.
A few days later, when the ship was
well on it's way, my lady appeared on
deck again. How she achieved it we
do not know unless she had changed
clothes with one of the sailors. The
captain was now helpless and COM
PEELED to surrender; and, in spite of
the navy regulations, his plucky wife
circumnavigated the globe.-Black-
woods Magazine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

$50 you're the Eccentric Young
Man." observed the farmers wiie IN
tone that would slit q grindstone;
you're walking across the continent
on q wager, and you rely on people
along the route for enterta inment, do
you?"
"Yes, madam, and If you will kindly
roast chick"
"Seems to me there's something rem
inescent about your talk. l have
heard language very much like that
before. But the men who sang that
song didn't call themselves any fancy
names; they were just plain, oyster
can Willie. 1t would be much better
for you, young fellow, if you had
joined the union, for if you had you
would have noticed a mark on the
gate post, which stands for "A husky
woman and big bull dog; gin this
place the go-by' mo l don't think
l will encourage any aesthetic timer
ants to-day. Buffalo Express.
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Olympian head bear Its crown. Style,
wit and kindness are reflected in this
figure. SO we'll worthy of marble. In
deed, more than one handsome bust
has been fashioned In her honor. She
Ia true Napoleon from her thoughtful
brow to her despotic chin"
Tho charms Of the great singers,
Henrietta Sontag and Maria Felicia
Malibran, have been admirably Depict
ed by Arnaud de Pontmartin. He says:
THE contrast between these two ex-
quisite women was so striking that q
perfect harmony was the result. Mile.
Sontag was faultless specimen of the
Germanic type of beauty, such as we
dream of, but never find. The ideal,
the dear ideal, of our youth, vague as
a dream, sweet as the caresses Of a
sister, cold as the dew of April, pure as
Himalayan SHOWS, timid as the bird
which We surprise in its nest, and
which escapes from us, leaving in our
hand feather from its wing melan-
choly as an instinct Of storm in the
midst of the splendors Of spring
morning, the ideal revealing itself in
the most delicate form and singing with
a heavenly voice-as recall the Sontag
of my earliest recollections."
Quite as triumphant a rival was
Nine. Pasta, to whom Talma said:
Madame, you realize the ideal of
which I have dreamed; you possess
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04
A City Innocent.

She was from the city, where the
lawns are well watered and well kept,
and was on visit to the country,
where the grass is mostly hay, and
very dry and dusty even for hay.
Papa" she said thoughtfully, "the
people never try to water the grass
out here, do they?"
"Of course not" he replied, sit
would be too much of a task"
'They leave it all to God to look
after, don't they?" she persisted.
He nodded his head, and for a few
minutes she was lost IN thought.
Papa" she said finally, as if she
had solved a great problem, don't
you think God ought to get an auto
matte sprinkler" Chicago Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04
Overwhelming Arguments.

Two well-dressed boys had come out
to the street to play horse. They had
gay little harness, hung with bells
that tinkled softly. There was a dis
pute as to which one should drive. One
Of the boys was less strong than the
other, but he won his point by diplo.
macy.
"You must be the horse, Tom," h.
said, because we are going to play
truckhorse, and you are very strong.
l must be the driver because your fa-
Their is minister and you can't swear"
The minister's son put on the bar.
ness.-New York Times. D
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

having been the muse of the festivals
at the Tuileries she became the Muse
Of Charity"
Among the beauties of the French
capital the Countess Merlin occupied
q front rank In her salon, too, Son.
tag and Malibran sang together for the
first time. Hers is respondent
beauty" says chronicle of that time.
''Her lofty and royal head towers above
all others that dare to show them
selves beside her, just as the sun in
clear daylight puts to shame the light
of lamps and torches. If I were a
woman I would regard the Countess
Merlin with awe and would remove
as far away from her as possible, as
from an absorbing light. Her COM
plexien, indeed, has the brightness and
clearness that women of the south have
and that comes to them from tho first
kisses of the sun. Beautiful she is, in
truth, from head to foot"
OF the lovely Princess Mathilda Ar
sene Houssaye says: "A true princess
is she. so well does her heraldic and
assni .rs., $50
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04
Rather Mixed Up

II can't help being little melan-
choly," he said alphabetically.
"In trouble?"
mot on my own account But
can't help thinking over the misfor-
tune of two friends of mine who re-
Gently married. One got girl who
can cook and insists on playing the
piano The other got one who can
play the piano and insists on cook
ing" Washington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

MANY years ago." said the jubile g
orator, "it was said of us that we
were the inhabitants of a one-horse
town. To-day we stand with the
stigma removed. As we look forth on
our streets and see the merry bicy Gle
and the dignified gasoline carriage
speeding to and fro, we say with con-
scious pride that we are q one-horse
town no longer. The last horse has
been banished, and we are modern,
up-to-date, no-horse town of the first
class" Cincinnati Enquirer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04
A Kindred Soul.

"May I ask what sort of house you
are travelling for?" inquired the pas
senger who was inclined to be sociable.
81 am net travelling for any house"
answered the solemn-looking passen-
ger, somewhat stiffly. II am the pro-
prietor of the celebrated Yarley Wax
Works, now on tour of the principal
cities"
"Shake" rejoined the other, extend
ing his hand. "I'm stakeholder in a
chewing gum factory. Chicago Tri-
huDp
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Strategic Mr.. Chame.

Mrs. Chaffle-I don't know how I
can get Johnnie to take his medicine.
If tell him what it is he won't take
it, and if don't tell him he won't
take it.
Mr.. Chaffle-I'll tell you what to do.
Just put it on the table and forbid
him to touch it, and then he will take
it, sure. Texas Sitter
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

The memory of such persons goes bacf
to the days when there were many
reigning beauties, and in many French
salons stories are now being retold o.
the physical and intellectual charms
of these witty and attractive women.
From the portraits Of some of these
famous women, it is not difficult to see
that they merited the homage paid
to them by the public, and that the
poets and artists who glorified them
were in a measure justified in so do
ing.
OF Nine. Tallien, who by her second
marriage became Countess of Caraman
and Princess of Chimay Arsene Hous-
save says rather brusquely: "A histo-
rian of the realistic school would think
1t quite sufficient to describe her as
follows: Age, 20 years; birthplace, Ma
drid; no property; resides at Versailles;
height, four feet eleven inches; hair,
brown; eyebrows, also brown; hazel
eyes, medium nose, small mouth, round
chin" Lamartine is more poetic. He
assures us that "the fire OF the south,
the languor of the north, and the nat
ural grace of Frenchwomen were unit
ed in her person and made her living
statue Of beauty" Cassagnac says:
"All our contemporaries admit that Mme
Tallien was woman OF marvellous
beauty. In her were united those two
qualities so rarely found together
af
exquisite grace, imposing majesty and
seductive elegance"
Eulogies Of similar strain were
showered on Pauline Borghese, the
second sister of Napoleon I, whose mar
BILE statue, now the property Of the
queen Of England, is one of Canovas'
celebrated masterpieces, and whose
beauty was so perfect that an artist
could, it is claimed, with propriety
crown with her lovely head the body
Of Venus.
The praises of Nine. Recamier were
sung by Benjamin Constant, and a
brilliant picture he gives us Of her
lightness of movement, her expressive
eyes, her abundant hair, her white
shoulders, her good taste and her
charm Of conversation.
Another queen Of her day was the
Duchess. de Nemours. can excessive
timidity was her only drawback" says
the Baron Imbert de Saint Armand.
"Her voice could hardly be heard,
so much did she tremble while speak
ing; her true qualities did not easily
become known. so reluctant was she to
push herself to the front. The queen,
however, quickly learned to appreciate
her, and their affection became ever
stronger from year to year. The OUCH
ess was the joy and consolation of her
husband, and when she died, sudden
ly, on November 10, 1857, his despair
was profound.
Not a beauty Of them all, however,
became as notable as Mile. de Montijo,
who subsequently acquired a world
wide reputation as the Empress Eu-
genie. Hearken to Arsene Houssaye's |
eloquent words: "a figure perfect as
though nodded by sculptor! She was
the Diana of the imperial forests. At |
Compiegne was she not the most dar-
ing huntress? Her beauty impressed |
itself on all the ladies of her court,
from the highest to the lowest. After |
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04
Too Much for Solomon.

King Solomon was the wisest man
that ever lived, People came from
miles around just to look at the recep.
tacle of SO much wisdom. One day a
young man came to him and knelt be-
fore his throne. "Oh, king, live for
ever" said the young man. II am in
love. I bought the object of my af-
lection q diamond pin. She allowed
me to kiss her, and later accidentally
called me dear and blushed and
apologized Does she care anything
for me?" II don't know" said King
Solomon. Oakland Echoes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

"These hotels don't seem to have
any enterprise" remarked the woman
who goes shopping great deal.
What makes you think SOP"
"They don't take advantage Of the
example set them by the dry goods
stores I'm sure that hotel charg-
ing 81 day could get lots of women
to favor it when the family goes away
for the summer If they'd mark the
price down to $500. Washington
Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04
1t Cut Both Ways.

A young woman in Maine town,
who recently played cards for three
hours one evening, died the next day,
and local clergyman took the Incl
dent as text for a sermon in which
he declared that her death was a
judgment sent by God to indicate His
condemnation of card playing. But
the next week a man dropped dead
while carrying food to starving fam
lily, and his sudden death.was declared
to be an evidence that God approved
of his errand of mercy and therefore
took him home New York Tribune.
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Dishonored Drafts.

When tho stomach dishonors the drafts
made uponit by the rest of the system, it is
necessarily bee cause its fund of siren 9Th is very
low. Toned with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
1t soon begins to pay out vigor in the shape of
muscle bone and brain As a sequence of the
new vigor afforded tho stomach, tho bowels
perform their functions regularly, and the
liver works like clio, k work. Malaria has no
effect upon system thus reinforced.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04
A Wise Conclusion.

"If I take any more rides into the
country" said the wearied young
man, at will be after night"
"Too hot?" asked the idle man.
mo. But got a puncture about
ten miles out OF town the last trip /
took. and before could get it fixed ]
was surrounded by no less than eight
farmers, all wanting to argue about
16 to /. Indianapolis Journal
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup Of
Figs. under all conditions, makes It
their favoritc remedy. 70 get the true
and genuine article look for the name
Of the California Fig Syrup Company,
printed near the bottom Of the pack
age. For sale by all responsible drug.
gists.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04
Sum NOR Reading.

Mortimer, do you enjoy living in
houses that are rented furnished?" .
Eyes, indeed; the people who owned
the one we have this summer left a
whole stack of old love-letters in one
Of the bureau drawers. Boston Rec
ord.
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CRIB YOUR CORN.

II will pay you, costs but ~ ct. per bushel. Our
patent corn crib is made OF selected seasoned oak
1t is the most economical, serviceable and durable
crib In use. We guarantee every crib. Ask your
dealer for them. Made in three sizes-500 500 and
1,2O0 bushels. Write for circular Fifteen humid
red sold last year in Kansas and Nebraska.
WESTERN MANUFACTURING Co.
Kansas City, Mo
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

If the baby is even ordinarily
healthy he should have his daily air.
ing. no matter what the state Of the
weather.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

A tin box is much bitter for holding
bread than stone crock. During the
hot weather it requires special atten-
ton to prevent the contents from
moulding. 1t should be scalded at
least twice week and aired in the
sun before fresh bread is put in it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

There are great crowds in the select
jewelry establishments these days.
The little diamond-studded watches
are fad of the summer girl
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04
CENTURY OF BEAUTY.
WOMEN RENOWNED THE WORLD
OVER FOR LONELINESS.
Brilliant and Fascinating Figures in the
Gay Lifo of the Famous Partisan
salons-Favoritcs with the Poets and
Statesmen.
Especial letter.

HE recent tragic
death of the Baron
ess de Valley in
France aroused
widespread COM
ment, especially
among those who
knew that she was
in her day one of
the most elegant
and most brilliant
women in Europe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04
Looked Like It.

First Dentist-Are you going to
make any money this year?
Second Dentist guess so. I seem
to be pulling out all right.-New York
World, .
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

Some lovely black hats planned for
early autumn wear have trimmings of
black plumes and net ruches
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

FITS stopped free ana permanently cured. No
hts after first days OF Dr. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle and treatise.
Send to On. KLINE. 9Sl Arch ST.. Philadelphia. Pa.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is the best
OF all cough cures. - George w. Lot9,
Fabucher, La, August %, 1895.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

You may or may not punish your
child for deceiving you, but he is sure
to punish you for deceiving him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth,
30 sure and that old and welltried remedy. Mrs
WIYsLows SOOTHING SYRUP Tor Children Teethlng.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-04

II the Oldest and best. It will break up cold qucke
than anything else. II is always reliable. Try 1t.
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KANSAS CITY BUSINESS
SIT. JOSEPH BUSINESS UNIVERSITY.
ATC1ATSoTT BUSINESS CoLsIsEGE.
IsAVVERETICE BUSINESS COLLEGE,.
-Four big schools beautiful
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A dS9fEA. Morning Glory.

8 s0 a' ssss T usa Thompsons Eye Water.