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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
Professional House Hunting.

Ia bright young woman in Phila,el-
a--is said to make her living oy
use hunting for other people. Her own
,uble in finding the desired sort OF
micile put the idea into her head. She
s made arrangements with the real
tate dealers and hunts houses on
mmission. Besides, she receives a
of 81 from the family for which she
ids the house. All that is necessary
to give her explicit instructions as to
hat is wanted, and if such a place is
be found inside the city limits she
ids it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
OUGHT TO BE HAPPY.
yn Surely ii was then.

down. Surely it was then.
Eleanor refused him then.
Mrs. Danvers lin some trepidation)--
0, Nelly, is that so? And why?
Eleanor did not care for him.
Mrs. Danvers (starting up)-I be-
lieved it. l told Frank, and he was
i'll when my letter reached him. (Sinks
back.) Yet 1 did it for the best.
made it a matter of prayer, l remem-
Der.
Eleanor-He was i'll? And you wrote
him that?
Mrs. Danvers-I wanted him to give
up useless hope. But 1 Supposed,
dare not suppose
Eleanor with an efforD-No, don't
suppose anything that will give you
pain. (Rises) 1 am sure this agita-
ton is bad for you. must go.
Mrs. Danvers- not yet; l have
more to say. The room is too warm,
dear; throw aside your cloak, you look
faint.
Eleanor-It is such a sudden change
from outside.
Mrs. Danvers-Into an invalid's at
mosphere. l understand. Well, Nelly,
I am thankful you are marrying this
good man, as l said. At first I felt
angry, and 1 could not see you But
now l am glad. And so l was mis-
taken about it before.
Eleanor-Quite mistaken.
Mrs. Danvers (nervously)-Ye 1 was
only anticipating, after all. I couldn't
have been permitted to make a worse
error, could I? l, who loved him so.
Eleanor (bitterly)-Does love keep
one from making mistakes?
Mrs. Da,<yers-It must.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
FROM THE DEAD.

Characters. Mrs. Danvers; Miss Flea
nor East.
Scene: An invalid's boudoir, with ss-
cred pictures and large texts for its
sole adornment save for a framed
cabinet portrait of young man,
which stands, tied with crepe, on
small table near Mrs. Danvers
couch.
Servant clustering in a young lady,
rosy from the effects of BRISK winter
walk)-Miss East ma'am.
Mrs. Danvers (half rising)-How
good of YOU TO come, dear Eleanor
Eleanor-How more than good for
you to send for me! Reaching the
couch she bends to shake hands, but,
changing her mind, impulsively Kisses
her friendly | was only too glad to get
your message.
Mrs. Danvers OBTAINING her)-The
same old Nellie (Sighs) Sit down.
dear, there, in that low chair near me-
Eleanor (seating herself)-My FAVOR
lite old chair, as creaky as ever.
Mrs. Danvers-Like its mistress
(Sadly) And like her, too, 1t outlasts
more valuable things.
Eleanor Gmpulsively)-O, don't. (Af-
ter a pause.) How natural it seems to
be here again-everything about you
is exactly the same-falters, with fur-
tive glance at the photograph)-the
same, | mean, as it always was when
you were alone.
Mrs. Danvers-My dear, you surely
did not expect any change in me ana
my surroundings in six months?
Eleanor-No, suppose not only
you see ! have had so many changes
in that time 1t seems an eternity 10
me. But you were always like the
brook: Men may come and men may
go"
Mrs. Danvers-Rather a dreary quo
tation for me. One man went-and
the light of my life went with him;
with an effort but it is of the man
who has come that l want to speak.
Eleanor (starting)-Yes?
Mrs. Danvers-I want, of course, TO
congratulate you. l felt l must see you
before you were married to tell you,
dear. that | wish you every blessing
earth, and still more, heaven, can be-
stow.
Eleanor (calmly)-Thanks dear Mrs.
Danvers. l hope, l think, | ought 10
be happy.
good of Maj. Wrenford.
Eleanor suspect that for once
Dame Rumor can get hold of nothing
but good to say.
Mrs. Danvers-I am glad. (After a
slight pause.) 1t was hard, but l am
now reconciled to the bitterest trial OF
my life.
Eleanor-Mrs. Danvers!
Mrs. Danvers-Yes, l have felt bit
ter; l have been very rebellious against
heaven for taking my dear boy. but
now l see it has been for the best.
Eleanor do not understand you.
have never understood your refusing
to see me, rejecting my love, my sym
pathy, in your sorrow.
Mrs. Danvers-I have sent for you 10
tell you all about it. But, o, Nelly, you
might have suspected how hard it was
to feel that Franks devotion was
thrown away.
Eleanor lin low tone)-Franks de-
votion thrown away?
Mrs. Danvers-You must have seen
how he loved you, poor boy; and the
news of your engagement must have
struck him cruelty.
Eleanor-How could it? For was
not engaged until long after.
Mrs. Danvers-I heard you were,
shortly after Frank went abroad. 1t
was the first time Maj. Wrenford came
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
Wise in Their Generation.

rhe above class of scientists recognize, anC
We repeatedly borne testimony, to the
icacy of Hostetters Stomach Bitters as
medy and preventive of fever and ague
eumatism, want of vigor, liver complaint
d some other ailments and intirm cons
lions of the system. Experience and obser.
ton have taught them its value. They pun
no the verdict long since pronounced by the
ople and press. Only the benighted now are
.lorant of Americas tonic and alternative
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
mt Tobacco Spit andSmOkc Your Life Away

If you want to quit tobacco using easily
IA forever, regain lost manhood, be made
ll,strong and magnetic, full of new life and
nor, take No-To- BAG, the wonder worker
Ht makes weak men strong. Many gain
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No-To-Bac from your druggist, who
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Bicago or New York.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
An Important Difference.

TO make 1t apparent to thousands.
10 think themselves i'll, that they are
4 afflicted with any disease, but that
system simply needs cleansing. is
bring comfort home to their hearts,
h costlvs condition is easily cured by
Ng Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by
y California Fig Syrup Company only,
Z sold by all druggists.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Wife-I tell you that marriage makes
nan more docile, more humane. Sta
tics show that sixty-five per cent OF
r criminals are celibates.
Husband-My dear, your argument
against you. Your statistics simply
ow that celibates prefer prison to
lrriage. LIE Monde Comique.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
The Keen Edge OF Her Grief.

81 do not care" sobbed the ship
.ecked maiden, "about being eaten;
1t are you sure shall be dressed be-
mingly?"
The cannibal chieftaln deity con-
aled the sharpened sharks tooth be-
nd his back. Dressed" he echoed.
ny"
las his tone grew more composed.
f"We always use pointed insertion
hs." New York Press,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Mr.. Edward Wood, Primghar, Iowa
writes: 81 have taken DIR. Kay's Renovation
and it has cured me of dyspepsia of about
ten years standing I was so bad off that
everything ate soured on my stomach.
can now eat most everything" Sold by
druggists, or sent by mail, 2b cts and s1.oo.-
See ADV.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Can any of you tell me why Lazarus
S beggar?" said teacher in Wes'
lie Sunday school.
Please, ma'am," replied small boy
ose father was a merchant, because
didn't advertise" Buffalo Times.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

is reported that the leaves of green
rs bruised are a most effectual
i antedote to rhus tox poison ivy,
oning. A decoction of dried leaves
often work as well.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Very low rates will be made by the
ssouri, Kansas and Texas Railway,
December 1st and 18th to the South.
n particulars apply to the nearest
,al agent, or address, ii. A. Cherrier,
P. A., 316 Marquette Bldg, Chicago,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

What's your name?" said the new
DOL teacher, addressing the first boy
the bench.
julie Simpson" replied the lad.
Not Jule-Julius," said the teacher.
l addressing the next one. what
our name?"
Bilious Simpson, I guess.
nd the new teacher had to rap for
sr. Harper's Round Table.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

The name Onychophagia is given to
the habit of biting the finger nails. A
prominent writer says the habit is q
sign of intellectual degeneracy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

To soften the skin of fur rug put a
little vaseline on the hands, and then
rub the skin and work it until it soft
ems. This will not be done all at once.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

here is in some parts of Austria and
llgary a class of people who make
usiness of reforming children to
them out as beggars.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

When a man is beside himself, he
should never place much confidence in
his companion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

When bilious or costive, eat a Cascarst
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, lOc, 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

A miss is as good as mile-and if
she happens to be about sweet sixteen,
she is great deal better.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Just try q 10c box II Cascarets, thu finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

The more rapidly man goes, the
more likely he is to be overtaken by
misfortune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Man is incorrigible. He swears he
will give up a bad maitland then
keeps on swearing
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Gees Cough Balsam
Is the oldest and best. twill break up Cod quicker
than any thing else. 1t is always reliable Try 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

When a young lady hens handker-
chief for wealthy bachelor, she
probably sews that she may reap.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Man is made of dust; along comes the
cart of Fate, and his name is
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Two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consump-
tion cured me of bad lung trouble.-Mrs.
J. Nichols, Princeton, Ind, March 26, 1895.
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DiTCuTc 20years' experience. Send sketch for adj
IhILNI }, vice. o., Deane. late prln. examiner US
Pat. Otiice) Deane Weaver. Mctiill Bldg. ,WashD.C
The morning times., 1896-02-17
SLIPPED BACK TO WINTER.
Pretty Cold weather Is Predicted
for Today

1t was wise huShandman who covered
up his tomato plants last night.
The thermometer fell % degrees from
Saturday night to early this morning. At
. last night the mercury stood at 1S, with
indications of sinking deeper into the
bulb. Today will be tie coldeSt day OF
the present wave, speaking locally
The weather bureau indications are that
there will be but little moderation this
afternoon, but that warmer weather VIII
begin tomorrow and by wednesday ii Will
be veritably bainIy and springlike. To
this report is attached the cheering infOr-
nation that there is TO rain in sight
There is rain to the South, but il is out
side the coast line and not Couriing the
shores. II today is weatbered comfortably
precautions of bundling UP heavily Will
not be so necessary for the remainder Of
the week.
The present cold wave is the result OF
a sudden developemnt of falling temperature
which began in the Missouri Valley, which
yesterday succeeded in extending all over
the country east OF the Mississippi as far
south as Tennessee. 1t is, therefore, gen
eral through q wide scope OF territory.
An unusual thing for this time OF year
in Washington was that there was no
rise in temperature at ali yesterday
1t was a continuance performance of the
mercury to glide gradually down the
tube Let no one he deluCied in imagining
that with this morning clear and bright,
that the backbone of the cold snap is
weakened Today is its strong day.
Tomorrow it will quit its severity.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
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delivered.
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The morning times., 1896-02-17
LETTER TO CLEVELAND.
German Inquiry About His Position
on the Silver Bills.

Berlin, Feb. 16.-In connection with
the silver debates in the Reichstag, Herr
Won V ardrofof, as president Of the Bimetallic
League OF Germany, has sent letter to
President Cleveland asking whether the
statements recently made by Dr. Theodore
Barth, the eminent German monometallist,
member of the Reichstag for Berlin, that
Mr.. Cleveland had assured him that he
would veto any silver. bills that Congress
might pass, were true.
Dr. Barth. Herr Won Yardorff told Presi-
dent Cleveland. had pretended that he had
received the authority of the President
upon one OF the visits which he had made 20
the United States oflateto express his views
upon the esilverquestion, and he wasdesirous
to know whether this was a fact. Herr
Won yardorff's letter was forwarded TO
Washington through the United States
embassy here.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
Is This Inaction Intentional?

The suspension OF the order, Issued by
the superintendent OF police, for the
vacation by their ianiates of two houses
for immoral purposes on Tenth street.
is one or the still unexplained secrets
of the police department.. The fact that
jor Moore issued such an order is ample
proof that it was isased on authority of
law and it also made apparent that
what was necessary to eradicate the Divis-
ion was general extension OF the order
Ia these two cases to that pestiferous
locality.
1t is known that Lieut.. Anliss suggested
TO the police department The order which
was illuminated against the Bronson and
Lester ifouses, bnt, about two months
age, it's execution was held up. THE reason
assigned at that tinefor the apparent wllfui
neglect Ia enforce the law were that in on e
case the proprietress was too i'll to be
removed. and THAT, in the Other, the
preprietress ewned the qroperty; and while
she could not be elected, she could be cen-
PEELED TO abandon her so-called business.
In one ease the alleged illness OF the pro-
prietress does not interfere with the
business at her house and In the other case
the enforcement of The order is delayed
The morning times., 1896-02-17

yitlIstanding the fact that the law
is applicable, even though she owns the
house in her own right.
Major Moore is now reported as saying
that the law will be enforced In due time.
A mere statement OF the facts in the case
will amply prove to the public that the
due time has already elapsed, and that some
other reason for the delay is now in order
to relieve il, at least, OF its monotonous
insurficiency.
That these two are n case which has
demanded immediate attention for long
tiiae is evidenced by The circumstance that
public opinion has begun TO criticise the
inaction of The police department, which has
declared its jurisdiction by the issuance OF
the order. These two cases are also large
ly different from other houses used for a
similar purpose in the city. They are sore
spots on a thorougilfare which must be
trayeloa by the public. A Journey TO OF
through the Division is not a necessity.
Giving due consideration to the Judgment
and apparent discretionary powers of ASje
Moore in this case, there is no reason why n
more satisfactory answer cannot be given
TO the people who are compelled TO liyencar
these houses. than the indefinite reply OF
tlcsu superintendent of police 10 their inquiry
The morning times., 1896-02-17
Rant,sts Aban,lon oregon Trim

Chicago, Feb. ia morning paper says:
Baptists, who have been looking forward
to a pilgrimage to the Pacific Coast, viii
be disappointed when they learn that
arrangements for the trip to Portland, Ore,
have been abandoned. According to a
dispatch received yesterday from the
eastern agent of the passenger department
OF one OF the Western roads interested
in the pilgrimage, the boards OF the three
Baptist societies had decided to hold their
anniversary in Asbury Park, y. j.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
One More Weary Week OF Congress.

All the indications, as the phrase goes
will -annihilate time aEd space this week,
with routine buSncss and speeches in the
Senate wing, and with speeches aud routine
business in the House wing So far bow
ever. the Senate has made its record. IT
has elected Mr.. Alonzo Stewart door
keeper OF the Senate and has straddlcd the
Monroe doctrine. Ergo, the whole re
Sponsibiiity or The Failure of tie present
Congress will rest with the House, al
though members may still go before thcir
constituents fer Tt election on the record
that they have forced Secession Tasi1ert of
South Carolina back into the holy al
lance OF States. II was after the per
fornlance OF this feat that the public slIg
gested that Congress do now 90 home.
This suggestion WAS. however made
without regard fer the vast amount OF
routine business before 10th Bodies. No
body but blind tiger could have forgotten
that there arc two legitimate restaurants
in the Capitol, and that these are the
logical antecedents and proofs OF the
existence OF eternal IoutiEe business. The
suspension of routine business would n!caH
paralysis OF tie legislative function,
ana critics of tie scnatc should remember
that routine business Siould be largely
cnrtaiied this season hy tie recent don't
bother-fie' OF a President VITO suggested
10 Senators that it was an inpcrtncucc
The morning times., 1896-02-17
LENT.
(During.)

She gowns herself in sonlber shades,
Proc4alning grave sobriety,
And then the baunts OF sin inrades,-
A messenger of piety.
(Aftcr.l
Presto. We find her at the balls,
A creature full OF gaiety:
Mean while the role OF Summing fal
To others OF the lafty.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
CARLISLE WILL NOT INTERFERE
He Declines to MeddIe In the Ken
lucky Senatorial Fight

tuclKF Senatorial Fight.
Secretary Carlisle has received a peti-
ton nutnerously signed by Democratic mem
isers OF The kentucky legislature, asking
him 10 use his influence with the boiling
Democrats TO induce them TO vote for the
Democratic caucus nominee for United
States Senator.
1t as stated AT the Treasury that Mr..
Carlisle viii reply 20 the petition the coming
week. We will take the position, it is said,
that the boilers are responsible alone 10
their consi ituents, and that il is, therefore,
not becoming in him to interfere boy inter
posing his advice in The matter
The morning times., 1896-02-17

1T is a fearless advocate
of true reform, has a con-
stituency not reached by
any other paper, and en-
ters the homes Of the
best purchasing class of
citizens in all parts Of the
District.
The morning times., 1896-02-17
wnsl,Ingtnn,s alista Ike.

washington don't cut much of a figure
with the school children this year.
Don't he?"
"No; they're all down on him.
Why"
Because his birthday falls on satur-
day"
The morning times., 1896-02-17
In Thfs They Were Allke.

The question" said Bliss,
lis simply this:
I must either reform or become a sot."
Said a wag, Then like you
Is doubling Hindoo,
Since the question for both rs it sug-or-
not?' I"
The morning times., 1896-02-17
WIN Recognize Ferdinand

Berlin, Feb. 16.-Freiherr Marschan yon
Bieberstein, minister of foreign affairs, has
informed the Turkish ambassador here that
Germany will recognize Prince Ferdinand
OF Bulgaria as the rightful ruler OF Bulgaria
The morning times., 1896-02-17
FIoated the Fernlouds

Baltimore, Feb. 16-The British steamship
Fernlands, from Girgenti for Baltimore.
before reported aground off North Point,
Patapsco river, was assisted off yesterday
evening, and came into port today.
The morning times., 1896-02-17

THE TIMES will con-
tinue to champion right
and condemn ron g
without fear or favor,
and relentleSSiy pursue
and expose crime and
corruption w h ere ver
found.
Last week S aver
age circulation,
per day.--.-.... 50, $50
Same week last
year .-......... 40 |
Daily gain........ %, ,459
The morning times., 1896-02-17
Daughters Of the Revolution.

The convention of the Daughters
OF the American Revolution, which
viii be in session here this week,
invites more than passing attcp-
ton. Tie delegates represent every State
in the Union; they bear the authority OF
more than ., 600 members. andtIieir object
is most patriotic-they aim to perpetuate ihe
memory of the men who laid the Foundation
of the freest and greatest nation in the
worlds history. There is, Of course, the
touch OF ancestral pride in their labors, for
they are themselves the descendants - the
builders OF the republic. This fact however,
does not detract from the value or inn
portance Of their work, but rather adds
10 il. fer The reason that the personal
interests they have in it viii insure its
thoroughness.
1t is well that the women of the country
take upon themselves the gracious task of
preserving in one way or another tie
patriotic achievements OF the past. No mat
ter with what period OF the nations life these
efforts deal, they are all Of incalculable
value. Whether it be the deeds of valor done
in the field, or the words OF wisdom utter
cd before listening senates;" whether it
he the war OF the revolution or the war OF
1912, in which the foundation of the
The morning times., 1896-02-17

resolution or otherwise frem the executive
end of the government.
The public can also take comfort from
the consideration that whether Congress
ssoes home and does nothing or stays here
and performs the equivalent in routine
business. the per diem is just the same.
and perhaps after all it is better hat it
stay here at S416 and some ceuts month
1t has been found that most OF the $416
remains here, and especially in the per-
formance OF routine business.
We are OF opinion that ii there is moth
in@ else to do. that the Senate especially
be permitted to 90 On ard ON with tie
rociine business as we have defined it,
upstairs and downstairs.
We note however. that there is some
chance Of a sudden suspension or business
Of am kind and translation, so to speak.
OF the whole Senate in a body into the
oerulean land where there is only one
roll call. Ne refer To t4ie report that they
are going to open the Dupont case" this
Week. This double X explosive ought to
be handled refulIy aud all routine business
oHGhi to be suspended while the new deer-
Keeper keeps il in safe condition by fire.
qucnt saturation. II would be wen also to
remember that personal saturation is not
rs ,.ffpf.ti.-p as il wand Ire N any other
than Tie 'Dapout case" This is the only
suggestion we think possible to vary the
recent and prospective monotone of rou.
tine business.