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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

Boston culture sometimes crops out
where one wouldn't most expect 1t.
In popular restaurant the other day.
where the prices are moderate and
the waiter girls pretty, middle.aged
business man, we'll dressed and of
genteel appearance, beckoned to q
waitress, pointed to some open win
dows and said loudly:
Cant you shet down one o. them
winders?"
Whereupon the girl called to the
head waiter:
"This gentleman wishes to know
If you won't please close one OF those
windows?" Boston Transcript.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

A New York city dispatch says that
one night not long ago Cosias Dresclel
was out late. He decided to 90 home
without an escort. He is good looking
and well dressed, but so modest in his
department that he thought II hi
walked quickly he would be safe from
molestation. At Allen and Rivingtor
streets stood four pretty girls. Wrap.
ping his coat around him he tried tc
hurry past without being noticed.
"Ah, therew said one Of the girls.
Drescler screamed and ran. The girl
gave chase and surrounded him.
"Ain't he pretty?" said one.
Then two of them deliberately kissed
him. He struggled and fought, but
could not escape, and his silk hat was
smashed. The unfortunate man yelled
and a heartless police officer arrested
the four beauties.
They're what's called the new wom-
en-" explained the officer to the Judge
the next morning. "They stand on the
corner and insult respectable men,
We've had many complaints from
mothers"
what do you want me to do?" asked
the magistrate, addressing the plaintiff
"Do you wish me to hold these prison
ers to await the result of your inju'
ries?"
Everyone roared with laughter.
"No," said Drescler, what I'm after
Is protection. Just because I'm good
looking I'm annoyed continually by
pretty girls. l want an example made
of these persons"
ut is certainly fine state Of affairs
when a respectable young man cannot
walk the streets of New York withou,
being publicly kissed by girl" saie
the court. "To anyone who has sons
Of his own" he added, this case par
ticularly appeals"
The girls denied their guilt with
great emphasis. The court. believed thu
plaintiff and fined escA CT them 81.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

The New England Conservatory of Music,
franklin Square, Boston, Mass, is undoGbt
edly the best equipped School of Music in
the world. It's pupils are always in demand
as teachers on account of their superior
musical knowledge and their practical reaV
mess in applying it. In addition the Con
servatory offers the best instructions in Ora
tory and Modern languages. The charge is
extremely small when its advantages as
compared with those offered by similar
schools are considered. Prospectus SEN
free upon application.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

thing that would MAKE her more
vretched. And she seemed to derive
some little comfort from these. visits,
sad as they were. She and Lynde un-
derstood each other now. No word OF
love had ever been spoken between
them, but she knew that he loved her.
One day Helen insisted on accom-
panying her to the prison. Agnes was
hardly willing, but Helen would not be
denied, and tho two girls went in to-
gether.
After a little desultory conversation
between Lynde and Agnes, Helen, who
had been busily engaged in looking
about the cell, came and stood before
DR.. Graham.
"Well," she said deliberately, did
you murder Marina Trenholme"
mo, did not" he replied.
"Then who did,"
He colored scarlet and evinced more
confusion than Agnes had ever before
seen him do.
"How should know?"
Because l think you d." answered
Helen, promptly. "I've always thought
you knew who did the deed, but I've
never thought you did it yourself"
THANK you for your good opinion"
And that means you won't tell me-"
"There is nothing to tell"
"Ah! 1t Is breaking one Of the ten
commandments to lie, Mr.. Lynde Ora
ham,"
II try to be resigned, Miss Fulton" he
said, gravely, "if 1t is Gods will that l
shall die"
"But 1t was never Gods will that an
innocent man should be hung while
the real criminal goes at large" she an
swered, excitedly; "and to think you
might save yourself II you would"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
All About western Farm Lands.

The "Corn Belt" is the name of an
illustrated monthly newspaper pub
lished by the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy R. R. 1t aims to give informa-
ton in an interesting way about the
farm lands of the west. Send 25 cents
in postage stamps to the Corn Belt, 2o9
Adams St., Chicago, and the paper viii
be sent to your address for one year.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
He Had Observed.

Little Boy-How soon are you and
sis going to be married?
Accepted Suitor-She has not named
the day yet hope she does not be-
lieve in long engagements.
Little Boy - She doesn't l know,
cause all her engagements has been
short. Town and Country Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
Sordid.

"There are men, suppose she
remarked, pensively, who are en-
gagged to more than one girl at the
same time"
YES" he answered, '"but I'm not
one of them"
81 am glad to hear you say that 1t
is frivolous and insincere."
"Of course. And there's no reason
why a man shouldn't make one en-
gagement ring go all around Of he
only takes his time" Exchange.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

or the human system is this stomach. In
consequence OF its activity, the body is sup
piled with the elements Of bone, brain ner-
vous and muscular tissue. When indigestion
impedcs its functions, the best agent for i'm
parting healthful impetus to its operations
is Hostetters Stomach Bittere, also q curative
for nal aria, bilious and kidney complaints,
nervousness and constipation.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

pretty face wore look of care that did
not alone there. She was shade paler
than usual, and the stern lines about her
mouth looked as If she had made up her
mind to do a desperate thing. She put
small writing-desk on shelf in the
closet, and after satisfying herself that
there was no one in the room, she took
from her dress the pistol with which
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to rem
der 1t promptly. but one should remem-
Der to use even the most perfect reme-
dies only when needed. The best and
most simple and gentle remedy is the
Syrup Of Figs, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Company.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

Friendly Native, shaking hands
with stranger wish you a pleasant
journey, sir, and hope you won't be
molested by the brigands.
Gent, who has been badly feeced at
the inn-Your advice comes too late,
my friend; the things done. Lese-
halle.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

Choice Farming Lands in South Dakota
Along the line of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & st. Paul railway can now be had
upon reasonable terms. The crop pro-
spects were never better and a glorious
harvest for this year is already assured.
Thousands of acres of unoccupied lands
in over twenty counties are now open
for settlement. For further informa-
ton address H. F. Hunter, Immtgra-
ton Agent for South Dakota, 295 Dear
born street, Chicago, Ill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
Far-Sighted.

Held like to know what is the
sense of getting all of that trimming
on the back of your hat? Do you sup.
pose any man can see the back OF
your hat when he meets you?
She No; but every woman will
when she passes me. Indianapolis
Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
Proof Positive

Roadside Jim - Dere seems to be
some truf in de sayin' dat heaven
helps dem wot helps themselves.
Ragweed Riggie - Wot makes yer
tink so?
Roadside Jim-'Cause II we hadn't
gone an helped ourselves to that cold
ham in de kitchen we'd never seed dem
summer suits hangin' up dere. Wash
ington Times
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

Write to c. S. Crane, general passen-
ger and ticket agent Wabash Railroad,
St. Louis, Mo-, for a summer resort
book, telling all about the beautiful
lake region reached by the Wabas''
Railroad.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
Loquacity.

"Money talks" said Senator Sor-
ghum, with oracular emphasis.
"Thet's so," said the old-fashioned
man. "But don't sees it orter hev
a monopoly on the argument in cam
paign." Washington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
CHAPTER XVII.

RECISELY AT 10
o'clock Helen Full
ton stood at the
door of the haunted
chamber. The door
was locked, but the
key was on the out
side. The girl en-
tered, shut the door,
without locking it.
and put the key in
her pocket. Her
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

Hair mattresses should be taken
apart and picked over and aired every
two or three years. This is not onll
necessary for comfort, but for cleanli-
ness as we'll.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

When you are through with wash
tubs or wooden pals turn them bot
tomside up on the floor, with can OF
fresh water under them to keep them
from falling to pieces.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

Straw berries not only whiten the
teeth, but their juice helps to remove
the tartar.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
CHAPTER XVI.

G N E S w E N I
down to the jail
frequently to visit
Lynde Graham. Her
brother knew it,
and offered no OBJ
jections. The poor
girl bore such evil
dent marks Of sor-
row that he could
not find it in his
heart to say any
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
You Don't Have to

Leave Kansas City for St Louis unit
9;2o every night by the Wabash rail
road, the short fast line.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

Going to Cripple Creekr
No; I've been there. Am going to get
Q ticket back to Ohio over the Wabash.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

Stains of eggs may be removed
from silver spoons by rubbing them
with little finely powdered salt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
iired

Feeling by great force Of will. But this
is unsafe, as it pulls powerfully upon the
nervous system, which will not long stand
such strain. Too many people "work on
their nerves." and the result is seen in un-
fortunate wrecks marked "nsrvous pros
tration," in every direction. That tired
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

Yellow soap and whiting mixed to a
paste with q little water will stop a
leak as quickly as solder
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29

ElTS-All Fits stopped free by DR.. X line 3 Great
Nerve RestOrer, No Fits after the first days use.
Iarveouscures. Treatise and 81 trial bottle freetj
Fit cases. Send to DR.. Kline. 1881 Arch ST., Phi' n
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
eel

ing is a positive proof Of thin, weak, i'm.
pure blood; for, If the blood is rich, red,
vitalized and vigorous, 1t imparts life and
energy to every nerve, organ and tissue
OF the body. The necessity OF taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla for that tired feeling
is, therefore, apparent to every one, and
the good it will do you is equally beyond
question. Remember that
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
Goes Cough Balsam

Is the Oldest and best 1t will break up cold qnioke
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-29
hat

Extreme tired feeling afflicts nearly every.
body at this season. The hustlers ceaseto
push, the tireless grow weary, the ener-
getic become enervated. You know just
what we mean. Some men and women
endeavor temporarily to overcome that
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-26
BACK FROM 4 FISHING TRIP.

Washington, June % President
Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle re-
turned to Washington at 9:40 this
morning from their trip down the
Potomac. Commander Lamberton., of
the navy and also member OF the
light house board. and DR. O'Reilly,
were the other members of the party.
They We're gone three days and a half.
Members of the party say they had a
President and Secretary Carlisle were
much inyigorated by the trip. They
sailed down the Potomac and in Chesa-
pea<s Bay as far as the mouth of the
James river. The fishing was all done
in the Chesapeake and very fair sport
was had, the party making a good
catch OF salt water fish.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-26

against Democrats. Let us stop calling
one anoher names.
Let as no longer call one another
bugs" of any kind.
If the habit has grown too strong TO
be at once broken, let us taper Off by
calling our enemies Russell bugs"
Let us put on the whole armor of
Democracy and work as we worked III
1870, 1876 and 1892, and no man need
doubt the result. November will find
the Duke of Brunswick on a field more
disastrous than that of Valmy, and the
scalp of the Duke of Richmond will be
hanging from the belt of my friend
who sits near me, the chieftain who
comes from the shadows of the Great
Smoky Mountains.
Fellow Democrats, this lis the cen
tennial year of our party's existence.
A hundred years ago, led by the immor-
tai Jefferson, our party fought it's first
fight. 1t lost, but it came out of the
fight strong, and for two generations
afterward it lost not single battle,
and it has ruled the nation longer than
all it's rivals combined.
Should we grow Respondent, and
hopeless, let ms recur to fundamental
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-26

XNANTED RECRUITS FOR THE U. S.
Wv MARINE CORPS Wanted able
bodied, unmarried men, between the ages
of 81 and 90 years. good opportunity to see
all parts OF the world; food, clothing and
medical attendance free.
For further particulars, in regard to pay
etc., etc, apply or address the Command
ing Officer Marine Barracks, Navy Yard
Norfolk, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-26
BRITISH TROOPS IN VENEZUELA

London, June 2s.-The St. james
Gazette this afternoon says that in
despatching military force to pro-
tect the British surveying and road
making parties near the Acarabisci,
the government of British Guiana has
done what the situation plainly de-
handed, adding: "The policy of nom
resistance pursued has not been sue
cessful in settling our disputes with
Venezuela. No other great power
would for a moment have stood the
series Of attacks of Venezuelan soldiers
on British officials"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-26
Chairman Democratic State Executive
Committee.

principles and draw inspiration from
the examples of the great Democrats
who have gone before. Let us take our
sounding us verify our bearings
let MS try our compass-let us see that
our rudder sets true-let us give our
sails to the wind and our flag to the
breeze, and bid the old ship God speed
in her course-for well we know that
sailing true, the hosts OF our enemies,
Russell and all, and the gates OF hell
combined can never sink our ship.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-26
BELMONT WINS THE RooKERY.

London, June 25.-August Belmont's
TeEpsichore II. won the Roollery, two
year-old race, from six starters at the
Sandown Park first sammer month
meeting to-day. The distance was five
furlongs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-26
Notice To Stockholders.

NORTH CAROLl%A RAILROAD COMP'NY,
Seer TARY AND TFEAsURER's OFFICE,
BURLINGTON g, june 18th, 1896.
The forty-sixth annual meeting of the
stockholders of this Company will be held
Greensbo' on Thursday, July 9Th 1896.
stockholders desiring to attend can get
tickets for themselves and the immediate
members OF their families (wife and chill
dren living under their roof and who,are
dependent on them) by aDplying 50 the us.
dersigned. r. b. RUFFIN
Secretary
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
FOR GOOD EATING's SAKE.
The Unique System Adopted by Railroad
Company to Have Its Dining Car Service
I'm to the Best.

The Unique System Adopted by Railroad
Company to Have Its Dining Car Service
Up to the Best.
The following is an extract from the Lo-
connective Engineer of New York city, pa
per of recognized authority in technical rail-
road matters:
ssIn connection with the through train
service between Chicago, Buffaio, New
York and Boston, the Nickel Plate Railroad
run their own eating cars, AND they have
adopted a rather unique manner of keeping
the men IN charge of the cars up to the
mark. There is q grievance committee con-
sisting of two superintendent, the superin-
tendent of motive power, the regular trav-
cling representatives, and the general car
inspector, who have authority to take Z
meal in the cars at any time and report on
anything they find wrong. These officers
make life burden to the superintendent OF
the dining cars: There Is good deal OF
patronizing the cars find that they never
have reason to complain of the victuals be-
ing cold or out of season.
THE dining car service On the trains OF
the Nickel Plate Railroad is something that
strikes the traveller as approaching perfec-
ton. With the system in force referred to,
there is not much room for kick from
anybody"
In conjunction with the above article we
feel justified in adding our compliments to
the painstakng management of the Nickel
Plate Road. 1t has been our good fortune
to have occasion to use this line in our fire.
quent trips from Chicago to New York city
and Boston.
While travelling in one of the day coaches
on q little jaunt from local station into
Buffalo, was impressed by the cleanliness
of the car. The secret was soon divulged.
Along came a colored porter in uniform,
dust cloth and brush in hand, and with
polish here and wipe there, the seats, win
dow sills and floor were kept scrupulous1y
clean.
The schedules of their fast trains are con-
venient and the sleeping cars placed in the
regular daily service are of the most luXuri-
ant type of modern car construction. Solid
trains are run between Chicago, Buffalo and
New York city and through sleepers to
Boston.
A fact worthy of note yet remains to be
pointed out to the readers of this journal,
which, perhaps, has not come to the notice of
many. Rates are offered between the same
points lower than those quoted by competi-
tors of the Nickel Plate Road and from my
experience their passenger facilities are ex.
celled by none. A. POINTER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
KANSAS
HOMEMADE SUNSHINE.
GREAT BEND.

What care las the days go by
Whether gloomy or bright the sky?
What care what the weather may be?
Cold or warm-'tis the same to me.
For my dear home skies-they are always
blue;
And my dear home weather Cthe glad days
throO
Is beautiful summer" from morn till night,
And my feet walk ever in loves true light.
And why? Well. here is my baby sweet,
Following me round on his restless feet,
Smiling me thro' his soft blue eyes,
And gladdening and Frightening my indoor
skies.
And baby's father, with fond, true heart
: (To baby and me, homes better part)-
His face is sunshine, and we rejoice
In the music heard in his loving voice.
So why should we heed-as the days go by
The gloom or the light of the weather and
sky
Of the outside world, when we're busy all
day
Manufacturing sunshine which fades not
away?
With smiles, with kisses, with peace and
with joy
Father and mother, and baby-boy-
We are living each day in the sunshine we
make
And God keep us and guide US for loves
dear Saket
Mary D. Brine, in Harper Bazaar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29

easy-going comfort. The people met
were no longer inquisitive about the
hermit; the theory of the brewer from
Charleston appeared to have spread
widely and to have been accepted, find
ing believers far more easily than
would have been the case with any state
ment of the facts concerning him, SO
far as they had fallen within my Enowl-
edge.
At last winter drew to a close, and
spring came on, advancing coyly, as is
the custom of maidens before whom
the world is ready to bow in eager hom-
age. Then the last of the snow-banl1s
disappeared from the recesses of the
hills, the slopes grew green, and the
rank vegetation of the marsh hourished
in all the vigor of its strong new life.
Once more there were birds in the trees
end flowers in the fields, and once more
from the sea swept invigorating
breezes.
To all about me spring brought re-
newed activities There was fine
hustle on the farms, and even the sleepy
village seemed to be awakened. For
the first time my ease became oDerous;
L fell to inventing tasks to convince
myself that one could be busy if he
would. My horse, whose existence
during the winter had been all ttcct
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
VII.-CoNTINUED.

understood that in this order he
had an eye as much to his own benefit
as to mine, but it pleased me neverthe-
less. There was nothing in the way of
horsehesh in the neighborhood which
would meet the requirement of great
speed, and I resolved to drive to Bas-
settville the next day to seek Sam Car
penter's assistance, his knowledge of
the trotting stock of the region being
encyclopaedia in it's scope. To the
shrewdness of horse trader born and
bred he joined reasonable amount
OF honesty, and, as there could be no
baggling over his commission, he could
be relied on as trustworthy adviser.
When I drew rein the following morn
ing before his stable he came out to
meet me, with a twinkle of profession
al amusement in his eye as he glanced
at Mrs. Weston's steady old mare and
Tamshacl<le blackboard.
Sam said I. getting down to bust
ness at once, 81 want to buy good
horse
Like enough We dew" he answered,
dryly. MANY dews; some gifts 'em."
81 want your help. What's more, I'll
pay for it,
'sNow yer talkin' sense" said he.
warming up little. 'tBuyin' boss IS
like gittin' wife; if yer don t know yer
bizness, good looks IL fool We, nine times
out o. ten. But what's yer pick, go or
show?"
CO." said I. ga horse that will stand
without tying, that's easy to drive, that
has no bad tricks, that will jog along
till he's called upon, and then will give
anything in the country his dust-that's
the horse I'm AFTER
'D'jer ever try to name baby SOS TO
suit seven maiden aunts?" he queried,
with what seemed to DE unnecessary
irrelevance.
NO.
''Wall. reckon we've got the same
kind of job on hand.''
"Oh, come" said I, you're my re-
lance in this. Scratch your head, and
dig out what I'm after. 1t will be worth
your WHILE
He reflected for moment.
WALL" said he, there's nothin' to
suit we round here; but if yen come
along to Trent, I'll show We just the
article yer after"
The proposal pleased me; for had
several errands to attend to in that
city, and a ride of less than an hour by
rail would carry us there.
''Come on, then,'' said Carpenter,
when I had agreed to his plan; 'let's
get down ter the deepo. Trains due in
ten minutes
During the trip he told me some
thing of the various happenings in
BASKERVILLE, and, in turn, sought news
of Rodneytown in general, and of my
patient in particular. He had heard,
he said, a story that the invalid was Al
rich brewer from the south who had
been sent to less enervating climate. I
prayed that the yarn might receive gen
eral circulation and credence, though
how it had been started was one of the
mysteries of countryside gossip.
Hes from Charleston, South Car
Gny, some folks allow" said Carpenter,
suggestively.
from that direction, certainly" I
answered.
He keeps mighty close"
''He has to. Quiet, absolute quiet, is
the best medicine he can have" hast
ened to explain.
"'Tain't much fun fer man ter live
like clam,' Carpenter observed. "Still.
it's livin', and that beats dyin' every
time It's like fshin' fer bass and
catchin' bull-heads.''
When we left the train at the Trent