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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
LIS Credentials Exhibited.

The magnificent credentials fro
the Chinese empire which Iii Hung
Chang delivered to President Cleve-
land have been placed on exhibition
in the State department library at
Washington. The wrapper is six feet
square, of yellow satin, deliberately
embroidered in gold, silver and colors,
of exquisite workmanship, with five
large five-clawed double dragons con-
ventionally arranged. The letter Is
written on scroll of lemon colored
parchment, five feet long by two feet
wide. The great red seal of the en-
peror is IN the center. New York
Journal,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Doctor, feel sort of run down;
what do ousuppose 1 need?' inquired
young Freshleigh, as he threw him
self into the physicians Office chair
and placed his feet on the polls he'd
oak table.
II can tell you what you don't
need" replied the doctor, as he sur
veyed the youths posture, land that
is nerve tonic" Buffalo Express
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
Got Rid Of the Chaperon.

81 thought saw you riding alone
with gentleman last evening"
"You did,"
"But does your mother let you 90
bicy cling with gentleman without a
chaperon?"
mo indeed"
"But you had none"
"Oh. we had when we started, but
we punctured her tire to get rid of
her." Chicago Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Mrs. Walker-"I don't see why the
doctors all recommend bicycle riding.
If it makes people healthier 1t is loss
to the doctors"
Mr.. Walker-"I know; but they fig
ure that one sound, healthy rider Will
disable at least five pedestrians per
week."-Puck.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
The Stunefied Snake.

There is said to be snake in Oregon
called the stupefied snake, which is one
of the most interesting species Of the
family. This snake has head on each
end and runs either way. One head
is about one-fourth as large as the
other. 1t is of yellowish color. 1t
generally lies in a loop, and is fire.
quently observed running in an ap-
parently stupefied condition on a rock
or log.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

That must be very distinguished
man," said Kilduff to Snooper.
The latter looked at the psTnn1 IN
dictated and replied: y see no mark Of
distinction about him."
Look again and You will sec that
there is no campaign button or en-
plem of any sort about the lapels Of his
coat."-Judge.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case II catarrh that cannot bt
cured by Halls Cutarrh Cure
F. ]. CHENEY & CO. Props, Toledo, O
We, the undersigned. have known F. j
Cheney for tho last IS years. and be i0ve
him pcrfe,tly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To
lie 10. o.
Walding Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo O
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu.
cous surfaces of the system Price 7jc
per bottle. Sold by all Drussists Testi
mOnials free
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
Just the Thing.

Mrs. Doolittle Continuing Story-
"And then their conduct became SO
very shameful, it is really unfit FOR de-
cent ears to hear"
Mrs. Wigglesby (settling back with
an air of delighted expectancy)-"Tell
it!'-Up-To-Date.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Friend-"It is shocking to think OF
the possibility of the United States go
ing on a silver basis"
His observation-disclosures! Mon
strous! Why, the consequent depre-
citation of American securities ought
to be a good ground for divorce.
Puck.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
DON'T Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Ava,

If you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, yegain lost manhood. be made
well, stronga and magnetic, full of new life and
vigor, talke No-To- Bac, the wonder-worker
that makes weak men strong. Many gain
ten pounds in ten days. Over 100000 cured.
Buy No-To-Bac from your druggist, who
will guarantee cure. Booklet and sample
mailed free. Ad. Sterling remedy Co.,
Chicago or New York.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Will DO rendered moro beneficial, and the
fatigues of travel counteractei, If the voyager
will take along with him Hostc tiers Stomach
Bittcrs and use that protective and enabling
tonic. nerve invi mt aud appetizer regn
larly. Impurities in air and water is neutral
lied by it. and it is matchless tranquelizer
aud regulator of the stomach, liver and bowels
tendency to kidney and bladder ailments
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
COnitHnrt Fill the Bill.

Hotel Clerl,-You know what will
happen if you blow out the gas.
Whatll happen?
Hotel Clerk'-You will be asphyxi-
ated.
Hayseed-I will, EN-? guess you'll
have to eat another barrel of flour,
young man, before you can do any,
thing like that to me- Up-to- Date.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
A Sure Criterion.

Hr"Do you really think Jack is In
love with your" She-"Certainly.
have the most positive proof. He new
er knows whether my hat is on straight
or not."-Buffalo Times.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
He WAS an Execution.

Gucst-This is really magnificent
piece of stilton, Mrs. De Smythe; it's
relish you keep it for your own use.
l shouldn't bring a splendid bit of
cheese like this out for any old fool
who may drop in to see you.
Hostess-No, don't as rule; but
made mistake this time Punch's
Animal
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

~ shall be preserved" insisted the
missionary, devoutly confident even in
the hour Of his peril. The cannibal
shook his head. Il hate to disappoint
him." unused the savage, land If the
hot, muggy season of the year wasn't
coming on I wouldn't. Detroit Trih-
une.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
Naturally Indignan t.

"Ethel, DEAR" said her mother, 81
tell you again that when you are
sewing you must not bite off the
threads with your teeth"
What must bite them off with?"
snapped. Ethel. my eyelids?" Chi
caro- Tribune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
A HOPELESS Case.

Mrs. Oletimer-"So you think your
husband has no idea of business?"
Mrs Newlywed-"Not the slightest.
Every time he goes shopping he buys
something. Judge.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
She Was Not Sure,

''You are Mrs. Hampack, I believer
said the canvasser for books as he
stood at the door of Chicago house.
Il don't know" replied the woman
addressed. Il haven't heard from the
divorce court yet this morning. -
fudge.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
No Straddllng.

Jaspar-"Lend me ten dollars, will
you. old chap"
Jumpuppe-"In gold or in silver?"
Either. don't care which"
Jumpuppe-"Get out! won't lend
cent to a man who straddles on the
financial question in these troubled
times. Puck.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
Never Meet.

Kldder-Although Corbett and Fitz-
simmons differ great deal in measure
ments (and opinion), they are built on
parallel lines.
Kodder-Ffow SO?
Kidder-Why, they never meet.-Up-
to-Date.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
AnflCInatOrY.

How can he be so rich, when he
tried to borrow money Of my brothers
the day after we were engaged"
"That was only a precautionary
method. He wanted to prevent them
from doing the same thing to him.
Truth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Very low rates will be made by the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway,
for an excursion of September goth.
to the south for Homeseekers and
Harvestcrs. For particulars apply to
the nearest local agent or address:
James Parker, G. P. & I. Agent, M.
X. g. T. Railway, St. Louis, Mo
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

1t is very amusing to see the pro
prietors of fruit stands busting off
their wears just as housewife does
her choice bric-a -brac
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
On Sundays.

Mrs. Oldtimer-"Does your husband
still think that you are too good for
him."
Mrs. Newlywed- "Yes-he complains
a good deal on Sundays"-Puck.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

The Illustrated American this week
flies Old Glory in novel and most
attractive way, by giving picture
page of over 1000 school children of
st. Paul Minnesota. costumed and
grouped on platform to represent
the stars and stripes while reviewing
the G. A. r. parade.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Mrs. Brown-"Ah! if was only a
man"
Mr.. Brown-"You'd be just as foolish
as men are-go and marry some idiotiL
woman. I'll bet dollar"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Mr.. Youngly-"They say there is no
fool like, an old fool"
Miss Newville-"But that saying or
Iginated before you were born. Truth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
MRS. MAVERICK LIKELY TO DIE.
Baroness de Roques Found Her in tho
Prison Infirmary Very Ill.

Baroness de Roques, the mother Of
Mrs. Maybrick, had an interview with
the prisoner last week at Waking
prison. She says that she found her
daughter very ill in the infirmary and
thinks her condition hopeless. The
baroness adds that Mrs. Maybrick is
not likely to survive the winter. Mrs
Ntaybrick, according to her mother, Is
absolutely crushed with despair, and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been a
family medicine with us since ls65.-J. H.
Madison, 2409 42d Ave-, Chicago, jill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Just try 10c box of Cascarets. the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Rev. DR.. Wendte of San Francisco,
when asked for further explanation
of his startling views concerning the
killing Of sufferers from diseases that
have passed beyond the possibilities Of
either remedy or relief.
Il have not arrived at my conclusions
in the matter hastily" said DR.. Wendte
''For years | have made a study of
disease and pain, in its bearings on the
mind as well as the body. l have stood
by the bedside of very many hopeless
sufferers. have noticed, day by day,
the frightful rawlings of incurable dis
eases, ending in agonizing death. l
have satisfied myself Of the cause and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Jack Potts Ga big winner)-"I could
have won that last pot"
Jim Dandy-"Why didn't you, then?
Jack Potts-"Because l didn't have
the heart to do it." (And he threw
down a four-flush.) -Up-To-D
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

A cozy corner can be easily devised
from a couch, few cushions and sew
cral yards of Chinese crepe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Many woman wonders after two
successive holidays what she would do
if her husband were home all the time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels Never scken, weaken or grippe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

No cough so bad that DIR. Kay's
Lung Balm will not cure it. See ad.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Violet in all shades will be great
color favorite this winter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
adding kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug

Early fall costumes are largely of a
canvas.like fabric in silk and wool.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
WOULD END TORMENT
STARTLING PROPOSITION OF A
SAN Franciscan.
To XIII a Person Afflicted with an In
durable Disease Is No Crime, He Says
Cites Some Very Remarkable Cases
~ Experiments.

IVILiZED man has
always assumed the
right to put to
death his fellow
man in the interest
of law and order.
Why, then, should
he not, in the cause
of h IL m a n i t W"
Such was the SER
ious question pro-
nouuded nv tha
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
Self-Evident.

Mrs. Kilduff-"Do you use condensed
milk"
Mrs. Mullns-"I think it must be
condensed. There is never more than a
pint and a half in a quart. Judge.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
Goes Cough Balsani

Is the oldest and best. II will break up cold quicker
than anything else. 1t Is always reliable. Try it
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02
If the Baby Is Cntting Teeth,

Be sure and use that old and welltried remedy. MRS
WNsLow's- SOOTHING SyayP for Children Teethng.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

In 1912 the central districts of Lon
don were totally destroyed by fire.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

pATcuIc 20years' experience. Send sketch for ad-
I'M lV u vice. H. Deane, late prin. examiner y. 81
PatOtnce) Deane & Weaver. Mcdill Bldg. w ashD.Q
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

N00DERAGE Pals Kegs and Barrels fes
SOOI LNAOL. cider and sorghum, apple
barrels, peach crates, grape baskets, creamery and
dairy supplies and apparatus egg cases. write for
prices CE. Hlll&Co Sth&Muberry Dept. B. X. G. Mo-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

A pad and pencil IN the kitchen is a
great help to the cooks memory.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-10-02

Policeman-Yez move An now
Van Bibbler-I would CEic) but thsrsh
Teller roundsh (hic) .corney layin' for
me with an AK!
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1896-12-30
TEXANS FOUGHT NOBLY
Kept Spaniards Busy for Five
Hours Wiping Out a Com
pany of Fifteen.
Enemy Vastly Superior in
Number and Their Loss
Very Heavy.
Second Chapter in the Alleged
"Naval Battle" Off the
Cuban Coast.

New YORK, Dec. 28.-A special to
The World from Key West, Fla, says !:
The Lone Star company of the patriot
army of West Cuba, consisting of 10
Texas sharpshooters, perished to a man
after heroically battling more than five
hours against vastly superior Spanish
forces in Pinar del Rio province, kill
ing double their own number and
wounding probably as many more.
Havana officials are jubilant, passen-
gers arriving here say, over the news of
this victory.
A Cuban band was observed near
Pinar del Rio city and General Mel
quizo sent two squadrons of cavalry to
attack it. After a running fight the
band, which proved to be composed Of
10 Texans, was chased into "bottle,"
a bit of hummock having only one
opening. The Texans, seeing that they
were in a hole. retreated to the fur
ther end and fortified themselves has
tily behind some big boulders. The
Spanish troopers dismounted and sur
rounded them, pouring in fire from all
sides. The brave Texans replied and
Kept Up the Fight
for more than five hours. BY that time
6 of the 10 had been killed and 4 were
wounded, while 25 Spaniards had Bit
ten the dust and 10 or more were
wounded. A flag of truce was sent in
by the Spanish and the Texans were
called upon to surrender, but the
Americans refused with one accord to
lay down their arms. shouting 1--WE
remember Maceo." This infuriated
the Spaniards and they fought with re-
newed fierceness. Twice they charged,
but the rapid firing Of the brave little
band drove them back. By getting on
a high ridge behind the Texans posi-
ton the Spaniards were enabled to
pour in fire that killed all but two of
those left. Those two gallantly con-
tinued to fight and held off the enemy
an hour longer. Then, overcome by
thirst and enfeebled by loss of blood
flowing from a dozen wounds, they
were cut to pieces by the Spaniards,
who finally dashed up as the Texans
fell exhausted.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1896-12-30
House Ways and Means Com
mittee at Work on the
New Tariff Bill.
Sessions Will Continue for Two
Weeks, Sitting Six Hours
Each Day.
Widespread Interest Shown in
the Construction of the
Measure.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-Formal work
on the new tariff bill was begun by the
house ways and means committee this
morning, when the first of the series of
hearings which are to extend over IL
days was held. Judged by the amount
of correspondence which has come to
the committee on the subject there is
more widespread interest in the forth
coming bill than has attached to any
other revision of the tariff, and the
number of business men who desire to
appear before the committee is un-
usually great. The programme ar
ranged by Chairman Dingley and his
colleagues contemplates sessions from
10 to o'clock. To hear all the inter-
ests which will be on the ground, with
one or two schedules of the bill to be
covered each day, the representatives
of every interest will be obliged to
condepse Their Statements.
No allotment of time has been made in
advance to any applicants but on each
day the committee will arrange pro.
gramme based on the number who ap-
pear to speak. Instead of listening to
each member of the various delega-
tions, the committee will avoid repeti-
tions by asking every delegation to
select spokesman to present its views.
Several labor organizations have sig-
nified their intention to make argu-
ments before the committee in the
interest of protection for the industries
in which they are workers. In addi-
tion there will be representatives Of
various commercial bodies as well as
the usual delegations of manufacturers
producers of raw materials and i'm
porters.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1896-12-30
THAT NAVAL BATTLE.
Cubans Liable as Pirates for Firing on
the Spanish Gunboat.

Cubans Liable as Pirates for Firing on
the Spanish Gunboat
TAMPA, Fla, Dec. 28.-Developments
in Cuban circles during the day have
been startling, and the actors in the re.
cent sea tragedy who were on the
Three Friends are badly frightened
over the gravity of the situation in
which they have been involved. They
find themselves, instead of being in
dangerous position as filibusters, to be
in the unenviable position of pirates,
and the wisest Cuban heads have been
summoned in consultation. Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Wike
was at Key West investigating the
matter, but the absence of a district at
torney at that place made detention a
farce.
No denial has been made of the story
by officials of the Three Friends.
Their silence was an admission. In
that case Spain may make requisition
upon this government for the persons
VINO were abroad, and this government
has no alternative but their delivery.
Mr.. Wike is to leave on the cutter For
ward for Key West, where the fullest
possible details of the serious situation
will be obtained,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1896-12-30
McKinley's Inauguration Suit.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 2S. The CONNER.
cial- Tribune says: The inauguration
suit that Major Mckinley will wear
March 4 will be American clear
through. The cloth will be woven es-
pecially for the occasion by the Hook.
anum Manufacturing company OF New
York, and will be single weaving.
1t will be of American grown wool and
no more will be woven than will suffice
to make the suit. When woven, the
cloth will be sent to the majors tailor
in Cleveland, and by him the suit will
be cut and made.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1896-12-30
JUNTA LAUGHS AT 1T.
weyIer's Declaration Nothing But Idle
Talk, They Say.

weyler's Declaration Nothing But Idle
Talk, They Say
NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-At the head
quarters of the Cuban junta General
Estrada Palma and his secretaries were
kept busy answering questions as to
the disposition of the patriot forces in
Cuba, and denying reports that General
Maceo's death was but the beginning
of the end of the war. In talking of
affairs General Palma stated that the
Cuban army was now as strong in
point of numbers and enthusiasm as it
ever had been, and that the Cubans
have full faith in General Rivera, who
has succeeded Maceo in command. The
Cuban forces in the province of Pinar
del Rio, he said, are encamped in the
mountain tops and could afford to laugh
at General Weyler's declaration that
he would soon dislodge and scatter
them and wind up the war.
General Rivera" said General
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1896-12-30
CHICAGO BANKER SUICIDES.
Financial Reverses Cause Otto Wasmans.
dOrff to Take His Own Life.

Financial Reverses Cause Otto Wasmans.
dorff to Take His Own Life.
CHICAGO, Dec. S.--Suffering from
depression caused by financial reverses
Otto Wasmansdorff, a well known
banker of this city, fired bullet into
his brain and died almost instantly
Mr.. Wasmansdorff was "a member of
the private banking firm of Wasmans.
dorff & Heinnemann, which failed a
week ago as result of the failure Of
the National Bank of Illinois. The
failure of his bank had crushing
effect upon Mr.. WasmanClorff and also
seriously affected his wife, who is ill.
The banker for several days was un.
able to eat or sleep. The criticism Of
unfortunate depositors weighed him
down and he was in constant trou-
bled state of mind. AT the time of the
failure the assets of Mr.. Wasmans.
dorff's bank were given at $3.50, 600 and
the liabilities at $4l5, 900. He had been
. banker in this city for more than a
quarter of q century.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1896-12-30

saw three savage looking men rushing
from hiding place down towards the
waters edge, and that after the wreck
they went through the wreckage, rob.
bing the dead and wounded, and then
fed to the woods. Other facts also
tend to show that it was the work of
train wreckers.
An examination of the engine shows
that Engineer White had shut off the
steam and reversed before it went
down, indicating that he saw danger
ahead as he approached the bridge and
tried to stop his train. The survivors
all agree that the train left the track
and bumped along the ties and then
with crash plunged through the
bridge.