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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
A Pretty Picture.

Some of the present day picture hats
are veritable things of beauty" being
mostly made" shapes, nothing being
sufficiently large in the shape made by
the manufacturers. The huge shapes
are added to about the brim and COW
cred over with the richest of velvets,
black, of course. and the crowns. or
outsides. all massed over with dozens
of glossy coal black plumes. Immense
hats of silky black beaver are much
worn, and are much liked, because
they almost trim themselves. A fasci-
mating picture hat Of black beaver. with
a low, square crown, and an immense
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

chateau is as completely furnished and
as handsomely equipped as any city
mansion. No luxury that money can
buy anywhere is lacking to the widow,
who, by the way, is the granddaughter
Of the first Presbyterian missionary to
the Rio Grande.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

ing from the gauzy effect. One of the
smartest frocks recently seen with this
adjunct was the palest of sea foam
tulle, made up over an underslip of yell
low satin, with trimmings of leaf-green
velvet. The skirt was full of cores, all
stiffened about the bottom with row
upon row of tiny silver wires. The
blouse bodice was in the style of baby
waist, very, very low, and pouching
very much over deeply pointed CIR
die of velvet, made all a-glitter with
rhinestone buttons. Narrow straps Of
green velvet extended over the should
ers from the waist and caught the waist
over the arms.
The wide, dropping sleeves were full
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
A Year without a Summer.

Seventy.nine years ago was the year
without summer Frost occurred
avery month in the year 1916. Ice
formed half an inch thick in May.
Snow fell to the depth Of three inches
in New York and also in Massachu-
sets in June. Zee was formed Of the
thickness of a common window glass
throughout New York on the fifth day
of July. Indian corn was SO frozen
that the greater part was cut in Au-
gugust and dried for fodder, and the
farmers supplied themselves from the
corn product of 1915 for the seeding
OF the spring of 1917.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

puffs of the tulle, crushed in together
so as to seem almost fiat These
dropped off the shoulders in the 1880
mode, which is the only style of sleeve
worn at all in an evening frock.
The young girl who idealized this
dainty frock had hair the color of burnt
gold, and wore it rolled up in fluffy
mass off her forehead, and fastened
under a picturesque arrangement OF
leaf-green velvet ribbon. A wide dog
collar of pearls, fastened with a wide
diamond clasp, completed the toilet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

massed with a lot of ebon-black plumes
as glossy and shiny as satin. Natty
gowns of mixed cheviots are especially
smart when wcrn with a belt OF this
sort. A charming gown l have in mind
is in dull green shades, mixed with
scarlet and black. The jacket has
big monks hood at the back, all faced
with golden lined taffeta. A tiny toque
Of green velvet is turned up at one side,
to admit of q snug little twist of gold
cciored velvet, run through glistening
rhinestone slides.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
Could Not AFFORD II.

Physician-You lie awake in bed
three or four hours every night? That
is bad. 1 shall have to treat you for
chronic insomnia"
Caller (whose salary is $14 a week.:
Emo, doctor; don't think it's as
bad as that. simply can't Sleep"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
Most Extensive Pipe-Clay Beds.

In the Poole and Purbeck districst
both pipe clay and potter's clay are
raised to the extent of some $4,000 or
100, 900 tons per annum, says an Eng
lish paper. This clay is largely dug
near Corfe Castle. 1t is not known
when the Poole clay was first worked,
but there is an order in council as
far back as 1860 directing that no
dues were to be paid on tobacco clay
at Poole. Pipe.clay is also found at
Newton, Abbot, in Devonshire.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
GOLD AT CRIPPLE CREEK.

The Best Way to Get There Is over
the Santa Fee route.
The fabulously rich gold mining district
Of Cripple Creek, Colorado, Is attracting
hundreds of people. By spring the rush
BIDS fair to be enormous. That there is an
abundance of gold there is demonstrated
beyond doubt. Fortunes or, being rapidly
made.
To reach Cripple Creek take the Santa Fe
Route, the only standard guage line direct to
the camp. Through Pullman sleepers and
chair cars. The Santa Fe lands you right
in the heart of Cripple Creek.
Inquire of the nearest ticket agent, or adj
dress G. T. Nicholson, G. p. A., A. T. d. s.
F. R'y, Monadn ock Block, Chicago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
Proof Positive.

Mr.. Murphy want you to sign
this paper. It's an application from
MichaeWColliwins for place in the
sanitary department.
Mr.. Easy, after signing-Is he fit for
the place?
Mr.. Murphy-Fit for It? He ought
to be, he has been after it for five
years. Boston Transcript
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
A Sore

two inches across formed and in walking
to favor it sprained my ankle. The sore
became worse; could not put my boot
on and I thought should have to give up
at every step. I could not get any relief
and had to stop work. / read Of a cure Of
a similar case by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
concluded to try it. Before 1 had taken
all OF two bottles the sore had healed and
the swelling had gone down. My
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION


The Wabash road is the direct line
to st. Louis via Kansas City and IS
noted for it's fast time and elegant
equipment. Through Sleepers, Free
Reclining Chair Cars and Buffet Par
lor Cars to st. Louis without change.
Before making arrangements for your
trip write to any representative of the
Wabash Railroad for maps, time tables
and Guide to st. Louis, or to
c. s. CRANE,
g. P. & I. A.,
st. Louis, Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
willing to Ublige.

Eyes, sir" said the suburban inhab-
liant to the Northern visitor, ''yonder
is Kennesaw, where the battle was
fought.
"Only one battle?"
I've only hearn tell o one."
Are you certain?"
Jerusalem, mister! Eff you jest
nachully insist on it, Ill make it ten,
and give you quarter change outen
a dollar!' Atlanta Constitution.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
Just the idea.

Little Dot-Uncle George says am
too loquacions. What does that mean?
Mamma-That means you talk too
much.
Little Dot, after reflection s'pose
big words was made so folks could say
mean things wifout hurtin' anybody's
feelings. Coed News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

Dick Tait-Miss Ribbon, what is the
matter with your typewriter bell? Il
never hear it any more"
Miss Ribbon (confusedly)-Oh. I beg
your pardon, Mr. TAFT; but have Dor.
rowed it day or two for my bicycle.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
In tho Suburbs.

Mangles-Is this a church-g going
town?
Citizen-Yes, stree. Every man in
town is a stanch Christian except for
an hour every Tuesday and Friday
morning.
+ Mangles-What happens then?
+ Citizen-That's the time they meet
to trade horses.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
"Many a True Word, Etc.

From Judge.
The Office Boy-Der editor is busy;
jist drop yer stuff in der SLOT.
Miss Poesy (the Sweet Singer of Sing
sing)-Tell me, does he get many
poems?
The Office Boy Observation-Disclosures?
Why, he's got 'em to burn!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
Was His Chef D'Oeuvre.

Maggs-Which play of yours made
the greatest hit of your life?
Dramatist-When 1 played Sinbad at
Morris Park, 40-to-1 shot, and won
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
Indispensable.

You have left out an important
statement in this rescue story" said a
professor in the School Of Journalism
to one of his students"
Indeed, sir?"
Eyes, you neglected to say that the
boy was rescued just as he was going
down the third time"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
Not Necessary.

Bank Cashier-Very sorry, sir; but
you will have to be identified.
Rounder-What for? This isn't Sun
day, and I haven't come in at the side
door either.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

Wayworn Watson-Pardner, do you
eat pie wit knife? -.
Perry Patettic-Wot pie? Cincinnati
Inquirer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

OF the 1904 newspapers in Great
Britain, $50 are said to be distinctly
temperance journals.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

De Witt Cunningham, colored
youth of Massillon, Ohio, has won a
wager by eating pie in twenty sec
onds. He is prepared to eat pie against
all corners.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

There is money to be made in Grip
pie Creek. When you go take the
s'Rock Island Route" TO Colorado
Springs.
This is the only direct line-saves
several hours time to Cripple Creek.
Send for full information.
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

we'll. So great has the rage for these
little belts become that many a new
gown is built to be worn with the belt.
The favorite styles for such gowns are
in the form of Norfolk jacket, or a
little, snug coat, fitted in at the waist
and set out over the hips in lot Of
ripping little basques. A most fetch
ing gown Of this sort was built of duh
brown corduroy, a shade between a
soft gray and wood brown. The won
derfully wide skirt had an enormously
wide hem, or foot facing, of the godets
set on the outside, and finished at the
top by narrow piping of dull brown
suede leather. The jaunty little Nor
folk jacket was laid in single box plaits,
both back and front, and belted about
the waist with the fascinating little
belt Of gold. The big, puffed sleeves fit
like a glove below the elbow, and are
fastened with a row of tiny kid-covered
buttons. A full, soft ruching of tan
chiffon, finished by full ends Of tan
colored lace, softens the effect about the
throat. A big hat, perfectly fiat in
shape and black in color, is worn, and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
1t Always Pays.

"How did your daughter come to get
the duke?"
"By advertising"
Nonsense! Yon don't mean to tell
me you advertised for husband for
your daughter"
mo. But I advertised my business"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
DOT

is now we'll and 1 have been greatly bene-
flied otherwise. have increased in
weight and am in better health. Icannot
say enough in praise of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla." MRS. II. BLAKE, So. Berwick, Me.
This and other similar cures prove that
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
FOR WOMAN ANDHOME
UP-TO-DATE READING FOR
WOMEN AND GIRLS.
Some Current Notes of the Modes - A
Pretty Picture - Belts and Buckles
Rules Like n Queen - Some Timely
Recipes.
-IIE GRID

%1E GIRDLE is
the latest innOva-
ton in the evening
bodice, as well as in
waists for after
noon wear. They
catch in, very
smartly, the full
ness of the favorite
gauze blouses, out
lining the form,
while not detract-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
Scr0fuIa

Infests the blood Of humanity. It
appears in varied forms, but is forced
to yield to Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
purifies and vitalizes the blood and
cures all such diseases. Read this:
Gin September, 1894, I made misstep and
injured my ankle. Very soon afterwards,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

Fsrguson-Only when he presented
hiS r;U
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

brim, tossed up jauntily at the side and
back. is made especially smart with
full choux Of black crepe dechene, from
under which seemingly sprang grace
full punches of long black plumes A
broad bandeau of Persian ribbon, in
lovely oriental colors. decorated the
under part of the brim. Another is
huge hat of black velvet, with low.
square crown and a perfectly fiat brim.
Two long plumes meet directly in
the center of the back, held by big
Jet ornament. Under the brim where
the hat is tossed up is full clump of
plumes hanging down over the hair,
with, toward the back. two fluffy
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06

First Shade-Mighty bad walking
down here, isn't it?
Second Shade-Yes. wish some one
would direct me to the part of the place
that is paved with my good intentions
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
Where tho Pain Comes In.

Sprncer-Did you feel any pain at all
whan you went to that painless dem
lists?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-03-06
OUR WIT AND HUMOR.
THE LATEST PRODUCTIONS OF
THE HUMORISTS.
Susan simpson and Stephen Slocum--In
In the Realms of Gloom-Where the
Pain Comes In - Advertising Always
Pays-Clever Satire.

lows s w II u y
!. :. Z. :: :: ::
.aaNas, skimming,
FSM ~ Sunsets slow
,sRayX#S ly spreading
aWEER&f - shade,
iGSy%lNN Silvery songsters
,IEE2lE. sweetly sing
~ E ing,
= Summers soOth-
SAW ing serenade.
Susan Simpson strolled sedately.
Sitting sobs, suppressing signs.
Seeing Stephen Slocum, stately
She stopped, showing some surprise.
Say" said Stephen, sweetest sigher;
Say, shall Stephen spouseless stay?"
Susan, seeming somewhat shyer,
Showed submissiveness straightway.
Summers season slowly stretches,
Susan Simpson Slocum She
So she signed some simple sketches
Soul sought soul successfully.
4 u
Six Septembers Susan swelters;
Six sharp seasons snow supplies;
Susan's satin sofa shelters
Six small Slocums side by side
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some CURIOUS casters
now ALL THE NATIONS CELEBRATE THE
GREAT DAY

p9e4y - Latin Racss-Ths Russians Take .
Carnival Of the Season. 90 Calling and
exehsags Rggs-Ths Sober.rlinded ltal-
Sans
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understanding they have of the insti.
tutions of the land Of their adoption.
They are ministered to by priests who
cannot speak English. Their colony is
close corporation and knows no out
side influence.
Three priests assist Father Morelli in
the'work, and none of them has any
spare time. Recently it was found ne
cessary to establish another church in
the quarter, so the Church of the Most
Precious Blood was dedicated in Baxter
street, near Canal.
One of the assistant priests, Father
Tremey, Is an unusual man. He lives
in one of the tenements and has a
garden on the roof Of the adjoining
shanties. He has q little printing
press and half dozen fonts of type,
and he turns ont all the liter ature me-
cessary to spread the news of the
church. He plays the organ. sings
magniflcently, doctors the sick, and
makes cordial out Of the leaves of the
geranium plant which he calls the San
Joachim cordial. He makes . gill in
The herald., 1896-04-05
The Uniform Of the Volunteers

Ballington Booth has had to back
down on the uniforms which he had
decided upon for the SISTERS" or
daughters" as the case may be, of
Gods American volunteers. The
women organized a revolt against the
order for seal brown dresses, and now
the commander is looking around for
something more becoming. It is alto
gether likely that brown is not a "try-
ing color" on Mrs. Booth. She is a
very pretty woman, and would present
an attractive appearance in almost
anything she might put on. But that
would not help out the rest of the wo-
men, who also have rights which Com.
msnder Booth is bound to respect. The
public will be pleased to learn that the
bonnets of the volunteers are to be
shorter than the Salvation army pokes,
and, with natty headgear and gowns of
cadet blue, the women of the new or
ganization will be prepared to create
an impression. There is really no logic
in the idea that it is necessary for wo-
man to disfgure herself to perform
Gods service. The prettier she looks
the more powerful will be her influence
in any line Of effort. In the meantime
it will doubtless be source of secret
satisfaction to General Booth that the
women OF Gods American Volunteers
have succeeded in bringing his refrac.
tory son to terms.-Kansas City Star
The herald., 1896-04-05

three feet. The small ones are the
stalks of the young bulbs; the tallest
ones are sent to the United States for
the Easter trade.
The bulbs are packed in strong
wooden boxes strapped with iron, each
box containing perhaps 400 bulbs of
ordinary size. The bulbs which are
dug in June for the United States
market have already lowered in March.
1t is only during the last few years
that the Bermuda lily farmers have hit
upon the plan of cutting flowers and
sending them to the United States to
compete with the Easter lilies fur
nished by American florists. Thus the
bulbs may be said to furnish two crops.
The flowers of their first season may
be marketed from Bermuda, while the
roots from which these blossoms were
obtained are forwarded three months
later to the United States that they
may yield second crop when potted
and forced by American florists.
AS the steamers make the trip from
Bermuda to New York in seventy
The herald., 1896-04-05
Democracy In New York

When you see it in the New York
Sun it's so. That proposition has be-
come generally admitted. Therefore,
the statement in the Sun that Demo
Gratis have reason for encouragement
in this New York; state" is particu-
larry good news. The Sun goes on to
explain that "the Republican party,
which last year seemed to be intrenched
in power at Albany for long period to
come, is now engaged in internecine
warfare that affords an unexpected op-
portunity for the Democrats to recap
ture the state at the election of next
autumn. The completeness of the Re-
publican victory induced a contest
for the leadership of the party that
has been the more bitter because
of the continuous defeat and OBJ
viously hopeless case Of the rivals Of
Mr.. Platt. The consequent exaspera-
tion of the discounted aspirants has
become in them stronger feeling than
their desire for the success of the Re-
publican party. Rather than that Mr..
Platt should get political profit they
prefer the return Of the Democrats to
power in the state. Accordingly, we
are glad to be able to report that the
present situation of the Democracy in
most sanguine Democrats have hith-
erto dared to imagine as possible, 80
soon after repeated and apparently dis
astrOus defeats"
The herald., 1896-04-05

ten minutes, and it has fine mellow
flavor, even when drunk on the same
day it is made.
It is here that the Italians of the city
make their devotions on Easter Sun
day. On that day every woman and
child goes to the church dressed in new
clothes and carrying little crucifix.
The poor, cheap altar will be beautified
by flowers, but there will be no flowers
in the homes of the pRrishioners, as
outward display forms no part of the
italian Easter.
The Russians make a good deal of
Easter, and while the religious signifl-
canoe of the season ia not slighted, it is
more of festival with them than with
any other people. They 60 to the
Greek churches in the city, and on
Easter each man, woman and child
carries little wax candle. At the door
of the chnrch the candle is lighted, to
typify the entrance of Christ into Jeru-
salem. The Russians at Easter time
not only celebrate the resurrection of
Christ, but also the awakening of ma
ture after a six months sleep, and they
make of it one of the greatest holidays
of the year.
During the six weeks of Lent the
Russians, who are very observant of
the rules of their church, have lived
mostly on rye and bread, potatoes, Gu
cumbers and weak tea, and are longing
for Easter to make up for lost time.
The Easter table is set on the eve of
the holiday and remains so for three
days: In the the center. is placed q
large "Kuitsch" a cake that is some
times three feet high and is decorated
with pink flower, as a symbol of
spring. The "Paskka'', very savory
dish made Of cottage cheese, eggs, but
ter, sugar and spices, is as indispensa-
BILE to the Easter table of the Gar as
of the Russian peasant.
A quantity Of hard boiled, colored
eggs ham and brandy, az we'll as gin
The herald., 1896-04-05

| gerbread, candy and nuts. complete
the whole. Anybody who makes q call
during the Easter week brings an egg
and receives one in exchange and is
obliged to partake of the dainties that
! are on the table.
A priest is usually invited to bless
the Easter table and to sprinkle the
"Kuitsch" and the "Paskka" with holy
water. On the eve of the holiday, q
little before midnight, the people,
young and old, dressed in their best,
start for church, where ia held the great
Easter service.
As midnight approaches the hum of
the voices grad ally ceases till, as the
clock strikes II, all the bells suddenly
send forth a merry peal. Everyone
holds in his hand lighted taper, and
these thousands OF little lights in and
outside the church give the whole scene
q curious picturesqueness.
"Kristos Vosskress" (Christ hath
arisen) says one friend to another. and
the other replies: "Vodstine Voss-
kress" (Yea, verify, He hath arisen).
Then they kiss each other on the right
and the left cheek alternately.
Al the church CT the Transfiguration
in West Twenty-ninth street, better
known as The Little Church Around
the Corner, where all the famed actors
and actresses are married and buried
from, will be found those Of the stage
folk who are religiously inclined on
Easter Sunday. Recently the quaint,
rambling church was ornamented by a
"lich" gate after the old English style.
In the language of the ancient Anglo
Saxon, 'lich" meant corpse, and TIE
fundamental idea of the lich gate is to
provide resting place at the entrance
Of the church yard for the coffin and
give the pail bearers a breathing spell.
Actors and actresses are more religi-
ous than mostspeople give them credit
for. They have always made it point
to 60 to the little church when in the
city at Easter time, and with their fine
clothes make brave showing.
One Of the oldest congregations is
that of the little floating chapel for
sesmen, tied to one of the South street
whsrves. Fashion does not count for
much there, as Jack knows little or
nothing about the changes of styles and
cares less. Out of the large number of
seaiaring men who are always in the
city there are always enough to fill the
little chapel on Sundays, and particu-
larly on holidays like Christmas and
Easter.