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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23
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BITS OF KNOWLEDGE.

At the present time there is more
than in all the sword and gun factories
in the world
Leading electricians claim that the
new vacuum tube light will be three
times as brilliant as the present light
and its cost only one-third as much.
Carthaginians are said to have been
the first who paved their towns with
stones. London was first paved about
the year 1888 Wood pavement COM
menced in 1885,
A famous old tavern, the Green
Dragon, in Blackfriars, London, is being
torn down. 1t stands close to the site
of the house owned by Shakespeare and
left by his will to his daughter, Susan
nah Hall.
The German empress possesses a
unique tea service. The tea tray has
been beaten out of an old Prussian half
penny, the teapot is made out of
German farthing and the tiny cups
are made from coins of different Ger
man principalities.
Scientists say that the banana is
perfect food and will support life for
an indefinite time. The people of the
United States appear to have found its
merits. An enormous increase is re-
ported in the importations, reaching
last year an aggregate of 17,427,848
punches.
Ernest Faber, director Of the Johann
Faber pencil works in Germany, has
stated that there are twenty-six pen
Gil factories in Bavaria, employing
about 10000 workers, and turning out
100000 pencils per week. The firm
of Faber alone makes nearly 1,250,000
pencils per week.
No mention of the cat occurs in the
Bible or in any Assyrian record.
Even in India, Prof. Max Muller is
quoted as saying, it was but recently
known as a domestic animal. It's
Sanskrit name is marjara, from root
meaning to clean, from the creatures
habit of licking itself at it's toilet. The
cats housing habits were well known
to the Romans, and even to the Etrus-
cans.
The smallest lock and key ever
manufactured was that made by Lon
don blacksmith, Mark Scaliot, in the
reign Of Queen Elizabeth. The lock
contained eleven pieces, made Of iron,
steel and brass, and, together with a
pipe key, only weighed one grain. Sea-
liot also made chain Of gold of forty
three links, weighing half grain. The
chain, to which was fastened the lock
and key, was put about the neck Of q
dea, and was drawn by it with ease.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

In a recent letter DR.. George Ebers,
the famous German Psychologist, thus
sums up his life: Next March shall
be sixty years Of age, and I have loved
much, erred much, borne much and
worked much" The humility of the
great scholar finely illustrates the truth
that profound knowledge and AFRO
gance are not necessarily allied, as I'M
thinking and unlearned people often
imagine. He who is most learned Is
apt to be the most eager and modest
learner.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

The most famous clown in America,
Austin B. Crary, famous for the "Hey
RUDE" expression and his donkey and
cart performances in Barnum's and
other circus shows, has gone mad. He
talks necessarily. saying that the fact
Of having had to act crazy for twenty
five years has resulted in his really be-
coming crazy. AS he was being taken
to the asylum in Cincinnatio he ex-
planned to the keepers his plan for ar
ranging matters that all actors might
be paid $50 day and all other persons
Sc a week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

A Philadelphia boy smoked cigar
cites on a wager, against time. 1t took
him only half an hour to absorb pois-
on enough to kill him. He died in a
few hours. Death followed as surely
as If deadly weapon had been used.
1t Is none the less suicide when fatal
result follows longer use of cigarettes.
Such suicides are not rare. Insane asy-
lums and graves bear witness to the in
sidious and destructive power of this
habit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

Banana leaves serve many useful
purposes, for of them are made tough
paper, from the thinnest tissue to
thickest cardboard; clothing, hats and
brushes, mats and hammocks. Mil
lions Of pounds of banana fiber, mis-
named Manila hemp" are each year
brought to the United States or taken
to Europe, and spun into cordage from
the fineness of silk up through the size
of Irvine to the bigness of mammoth
cables; and many a dainty handkcr.
chief and bit of fine lace has been
woven from the fibers of banana leaves
by the deft fingers of the women OF
South America and of the far east.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

/ passenger train on the North Brit
ish railway met with curious accident
which engineers attribute to the in
tense heat which prevailed on that day.
The train when rounding curve left
the rails and ran on the ballast for
nearly four hundred feet before it could
BIO stopped. This state of things was
brought about by the spreading of the
rails from the expansion caused by the
heat. According to the report the Their
mometer on that day and at this point
registered 1913 degrees. The derailing
occurred at noon while the track was
exposed to the full rays Of the sun.
The expansion took place within
few hours, as an inspector had passed
over the road during the forenoon and
everything appeared to be in the usual
condition. AS the train approached the
spot the engineer saw that the rails
were badly warped, and although he
at once applied the brake, it was too
late to stop. The curious feature of
the mishap was that the engine re-
manned on the track, having gone safe
ly over the spread rails. In connection
with this account comes the statement
that the road had not been kept in the
very best condition.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

A Subscriber asks the meaning of
A.he expression "16 to L." so often used
in discussing the monetary questions
Of the day. Answer: There are 81. 25
grains Of pure silver in silver dollar,
and 1922 grains of pure gold in gold
dollar. In 1892 the ratio of value of
coin of the two metals was fixed by law
at Is to 1, as representing the relative
commercial values Of the metals. In
1884 it was changed to 1902 to /, and
in 1887 it was placed at the present
ratio of 16 to 1.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

Carrie G.. and Mollie Bawn want to
know how they may improve their
compilations. They are troubled with
blackheads and freckles. Ans.-Blac1-
heads are caused by the accumulation
of dirt or other matter in the pores of
the skin. Careful and long-continued
bathing Of the face in warm water
will usually soften the skin so that
they may be pressed out. Then the
same sort of bathing will prevent their
return. Freckles may be removed by
the persistent use of dioxide of hydro
gen.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23
DRAMATIC DRIFT,

BARLEY Campbell's siberia" is to bs
revived next week in Boston.
Faust" as produced by Lewis Morri-
son this season is said to be more elab-
crate than ever
Henry E. Dixey, the comedian, is re-
ported to be meeting with success in
his new play, His Absent Boy"
Loie Fuller is going to make a tour
Of the world, expecting to dance in
nearly all of the important countries,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23
All He Wanted Was a Chance.

Your father seems to walk little
lame" he said.
HE does" she said. "Poor papa
says he has had his leg pulled until
he has nearly lost the use of it."
"What shame!" he exclaimed.
isn't it?" she asked.
And it wasn't artistically done,
either. Now if you will only consent
to marry me-"
"Oh Harold"
'1f you will only consent to marry
me-" he persisted, "and give me a
right to help you, why, between us
we ought to be able to pull the other
leg until things get evenea up Bit"
Chicago Post,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

similar to those employed for produc-
ing artificial ice. The apparatus for
this work is of the most complete and
scientific construction. Enormously
powerful pumps force the frozen oil
into filter presses and convert the wax
into solid cake The uses of parafin
are manifold, and every detail of its
manufacture is of the greatest interest
to all scientists.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

Eject of Electricity on aluminium wir.
1t has been ascertained by expert
ments that an electric current sent
through an aluminium wire heated it to
a temperature of four hundred degrees
above its melting point. The marvel
was that it did not drop. This was
accounted for by the fact that the oxi-
died film on its surface was sufficiently
strong to keep it together. A magnet
moved gently about in it's neighbor-
hood caused it to wave and curve, and
to coil and twist and almost tie itself
into knots.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23
ing, blessed king!

What to thee earth's loss and gain,
Since He cometh soon to reign?
What to thee the wordling's scorn,
When so near the glorious morn
OF the glad, eternal day,
When all i'll shall pass away?
Why then cherish ease and grief?
He will surely bring relief;
No dread sorrow canst thou fear,
With rewards he'll soon appear,
Wiping every tear away,
Bringing in earth's festal day.
Pilgrim, tits the blessed hope
Joyful bears the spirit up.
Lift up your head" lift up your voice
In redemption near rejoice!
Till He come toll on and sing,
Haste thy coming, glorious king!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

AS an indication of what is possible
in the way of fruit raising in Illinois
we read with interest that a second
crop of strawberries is being gathered
and sent to market from the neighbor-
hood of Alhambra, New Douglas, Be-
thalto and Alton. A second crop of
peaches has also been picked, and cher
ry and apple trees are in blossom for
a second crop.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23
Able to Float 1t Alone.

Cant you take a friend in ON the
ground floor in this enterprise, Noah?
asked one of the loungers, winking al
the others who were standing about.
There isn't going to be any ground
floor" replied Noah, applying some
more pitch to the exterior of his ark
and standing off to note the effect
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

eff you could tell how man can
fight by the clothes he wears" he said
thoughtfully.
"But you can't interposed his COM
panion.
"Well, if you could, what?"
"Why, nothing much; only l would
not be wearing this black eye If
could have told how man could
fight by his Clothes" Chicago Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23
rofit-yharIng that Means Advancement

The Newburgh On. " News bust
ness has been incorporated and several
of the employees have been taken into
the company, thus enabling them in q
sense to secure hold upon business
of their own, and at the same time
strengthening the paper by fixing per-
manently their allegiance to it. The
capitalization is placed at 100000. The
News is a good paper and has very
desirable plant, including everything
needed in an up-to-date printing Of
fee. The st. Louis Evening Journal,
also run on the cooperative plan, is a
pronounced success.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

Paraffin is one of the most valuable
products of petroleum, and it's manu-
facture has been brought to such per-
lection that it is scarcely possible to
improve upon it. By the most ap-
proved processes the wax is redistilled
for the purpose of reducing to the de-
sired gravity and crystallizing the wax
Then the oil is frozen by processes
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23
SCIENTIFIC CORNER.
CURRENT NOTES OF SCIENCE
AND INDUSTRY.
Tho Examination of Plumbing as n
Safeguard to Health - A Chicagoans
Tiny Watch - A Magazine Pistol
Railway Accidents Caused by Heat.

MUSICIANS and
sanitary experts
tell us that out
breaks of fever and
other diseases that
frequently occur
during the autumn
may be caused by
the neglect of a
few simple sanitary
precautions. When
Having tho hOi,cp
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

There are people Of such intense per-
sonality that they imagine others are
interested in the fact that they arise
early in the morning.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23
Magazine Pistol.
popular.

A magazine pistol, pocket size, has
been patented by Martin Bye, of Wor-
cester, Mass, the operation of which is
indicated by the cut. The Grip" or
handle constitutes the magazine, and
when fully loaded holds ten cartridges,
which are successfully delivered to the
discharge chambers by spring, the
firing pin being operated by a trigger
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

Singular as it may seem, there are
plenty of people whose main source OF
regret is that they were not more
wicked when they had opportunities.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23
II Built My Railroad"

II built my railroad" says G. P.
Huntington. If Huntington wasn't
such liar. SAYS the Telegraphers' Ad-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

Nothing really looks quite so ridicu-
lous as vulgar person in stylish
clothes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

Ii Hung Chang likes us, but he walt
ed until he was safely on the other
side before he ventured to say so.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

The man who let's his troubles con-
troll his mouth is heavy addition to
the troubles of other people.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23
THE TOILERS' CORNER
QUESTIONS NOW AGITATiNG
ARMY OF PRODUCERS.
Labor tho World Over Is Considerin &
Conditions Now Telegraph Schools
lnjure the Business-Who Builds tho
Railroads Anyway?

lLGRIM in this
fearful vale,
Let thy patience"
never fail;
Short the journey
near the crown
Near the kingdom
of renown.
Lift up thy
head!' press on
and sing,
Haste thy COM
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23

Selfish interests would warp the
Judgment of Solomon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-23
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clumsy or ill-proportioned. The face
of the watch is not as large as the end
OF an ordinary lead pencil.
The Monitor-register., 1896-07-03
church Notes

Rev. s. }. Mcdowell, of Friesburg,
addressed the Christian Endeavor Society
at Compromise School house last evening.
The Sacrament of The Lords Supper
will be administered on Sunday morning
at the NJ. E. Church by the pastor, Rev.
G.. G. Senser.
a public meeting will be held by the
members of the M. E. Church next We'd
nesday evening, at the close of the prayer
meeting, for the election of nine trustees.
The monthly Gospel Temperance meet
ing of the w. G. T. U. will be held on
next Sabbath evening, at 6 O'Clock, at
the Presbyterian Church. Come. Ev.
erybody welcome.
has accepted q call from the Woodstown
Baptist Church and will assume charge
Immediately. Woodstown has not had a
more eminent minister for a long time.
The Epworth League will hold an
interesting service on Sunday night, at
the M. E. Church. 1t will be appropriate
to the Fourth of July occasion. Good
music may be expected; Services to begin
at Z O'Clock.
The National Christian Endeavor Con-
vention will meet at Washington City on
next Wednesday evening, July 9Th. The
steamer, "Endeavor," will leave Bridge
ton on Tuesday, July 18th, at 10 a. M, for
Washington, and remain there during the
meeting. Fare for the round trip, includ-
ing board for one week, fourteen dollars.
A special Endeavor train on the Reading
Railroad will leave Jersey City at 1 p. m.
on Tuesday, July 18th, stopping at Oath
and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia. at 4
p. m. Fare for round trip from Phila-
delphia, four dollars. The New Jersey
delegation will be entertained at the Ma
tional Hotel. Woodstown, Daretown and
Shirley will be represented at the CON-
veutjon
The Monitor-register., 1896-07-03
EXECUTORS SALE
OF
REAL
Will be sold at public sale, on
LII " 10 Innn

SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1896,
The following real estate, the property of
Ellis w. Pedrick, deceased.
No | is the house and lot, No. 37 Broad
street, Elmer, now occupied by SamueI
woodruff. The house contains seven rooms.
has been built about eleven years, is in good
repair. An excellent well of water. The
lot is fifty feet front and contains one quar-
ter of an acre. The property is desirable in
locat ion and will make an excellent home
Tor the purchaser.
No. 2 is the former residence of The late
Ellis W. Pcdrick and is situated on State
street, Elmer. The house Is eight years Did.
the lot is about siXty-siX feet front and con.
lains about one-quarter of an acre. The
mousse contains six rooms is well finished
ana in good repair. Barn and wagon shed
also in good repair.
No. is a plot of ground on State street
extending to Salem street. and nearly in
front of No. 2. This plot will be surveyed
and sold in len or twelve building lots. The
ground is high and is worth the attention of
intending purchasers.
No 4 is fifteen and One-half acres of farm
land IN Upper Pittsgrove township, adioin-
ing lands of Elizabeth Johnson, m Overs.
John Eft and others, and fronts on the road
from the Elmer ana Shirley road to Green
vile. This lot is all cleared and tilIabIeIand.
MOB Is thirty-three and siXty-three-hun-
dredths acres of woodland, situated on the
road from Elmer to Lawrence's Corner. and
about one mile from Elmer. A part of this
is about eighteen years growth and suited
for 1irewood. 1t adjoins lands of Horace
deceased. W. y. Dubois, VIM.
Pedrick's Estate and others.
buyers Will meet at No. BIZ Broad street at
l.30. O'Clock, p. m. On properties Nos. i, 2
and 4, one-half of purchase money may re-
main on mortgage If desired by purchaser.
Further conditions made known on day of
sale. Fol further particulars call on either
OF the executors.
JARVIS PEDRICK, Centretop.
Il. c. HARRIS, Elmer.
Executors of estate of Ellis W, Pedrick.
ueceAseu. CID st
The Monitor-register., 1896-07-03
Drop I'm Bicycles.

The cut has at last come in bicycles,
and several makes that formerly sold for
500 have been cut down to 1856, and ever
lower. The pawnbrokers of Philadel-
phia and New York have refused to loan
more than $50 on a 500 wheel, and even
as low as $15 have been advanced on
them. Several gentlemen in our city
have recently purchased good 500 '96
wheels for $50 that loans had been
advanced on and wheels never redeemed.
The New York Herald says that on a
500 wheel you pay seventy dollars profit,
The bicycle has become a wheel of
fortune to turn out riches; that is the
reason they are sold in all kinds of stores.
That the wheel has come to stay is the
general opinion, but those who have tried
to have the present rush continue will
find themselves mistaken. The wheel is
a nice recreation and a good way to
court your girl instead of the old fashioned
way of u forefathe-s. We would be
willing to wager a box of cigars that the
bicycle craze will be responsible for more
marriages this year than any other form
of recreation brought before the public.
1t is a fad and a craze, but undoubtedly
the bicycle has come to stay.
1t is used by the errand boys, messenger
boys, mail carriers and policemen. This
day is not far distant when a first class
wheel will be purchased for $50 and the
cheaper grades as low as $50. Several
dealers in our large cities have already
shaped their stock so that they will not
be caught with a big stock on hand when
the drop strikes them.
The Monitor-register., 1896-07-03
Obituary.

Mrs. Indiana Sharp, wife of William s.
Sharp. died Monday morning. June %,
at 2 10 o'clock, at the home of her hus-
band, Montgomery Place, Trenton. Mrs.
Sharp was attacked in December, 1884,
with a dropsioal affection, and since that
time had been an invalid and a great
sufferer, particularly during the last year.
Mr.. Sharp is a native of Salem and
conducted the National Standard for
about twenty years.
Mrs. Sharp was baptized a member of
St. Johns Episcopal Church, Salem, by
Bishop Doane, and remained a consistent
member of the church up to the time of
her death, being a member of Trinity
Church, of Trenton.
Beside her bereaved husband an invalid
brother survive her.
The funeral services were conducted
Tuesday evening at 8 O'Clock at the
family residence, Montgomery Place, and
the remains were taken to Salem Tuesday
morning for interment. Mrs. Sharp was
a devoted and affectionate wife, and the
blow to her husband is a peculiarly severe
QD6.
The Monitor-register., 1896-07-03
The Fourth of July celebration.

The Fourth OF July celebration.
WOo1stown is expecting to do her best
tomorrow in honoring our natal day.
Business will generally be suspended,
aud most or all of the stores closed, at
least In the afternoon. There will be a
parade of the firemen, business men, BIZ
cyclists, horsemen and others in the
morning, headed by the Woodstown
Band, over the route published last week.
In the afternoon appropriate exercises
will be held in front of the Presbyterian
Church, DR.. L A. D. Allen being the
orator, and the Declaration of %Iudepend-
ence will be read by M. D. Dickinson,
Esq. A large choir will sing the national
airs, and Rev. G. G. Senser will make the
opening prayer A general invitation is
extended to these exercises. A display
of fireworks will be given in the evening
on Railroad avenue.
The following is the order of exercises
in the AFTERNOON !:
l. Singing, america"
z. Prayer by Rev. 6. G. Senser.
3. Singing, "Red, White and Blue.'
4. Keading, Declaration of Independence
5. Singing.
6. Address by DR.. Allen.
Z. Singing.
8. Benediction by DIR. Collier,
The Monitor-register., 1896-07-03
AlIOway vows.

Frank Dorrell, of Wilmington, has
been spending some days with his sister,
Mrs. Samuel Wentzell.
William Logan and sister, of Merchant
vile, were the guests of Richard Bee and
wife, on Saturday and Sunday.
Geo. Wright, of frankfort, Pa, has
again rented the Major Newbold property
and will occupy it during the summer.
Mrs. Lornach Smith, wife of Frank
Smith, baggage clerk at the West Jersey
RAILROAD station, at Millville, has been
visiting friends in Alloway.
Rev. V. A. Lonier has been on the sick
list, but was able to OCCUPY his pulpit on
Sunday. The Sacrament of the Lords
Supper will be administered next Sunday
morning.
Harry Durham, of Salem, and Miss
Eva darlington, daughter of James Fl.
and Sarah Darlington, were married at
the residence of the BRIDES parents on
Wednesday afternoon last, at 3 80 O'Clock,
in the presence of q number of relatives
and friends. After the ceremony q colla-
ton was served, and the happy couple
left amid a shower of rice to meet the
4.20 train for their future residence in
Woodbury., where they have an elegant
home already furnished. Rev. v. A.
Lonier was the officiating clergyman, and
the bridesmaid was Miss Lizzie Dunham.
sister of the groom, and Mr.. David Ayars
was the best man. The flower girls were
Miss Ada Darlington and Miss Annie
Darlington. The bride was the recipient
Of many elegant and costly presents.