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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04
MISSIONS.

On Sept six missionaries left Grand
Rapids, Mich. for work in China, under
the foreign board of the Reformed
church.
The Rev. Mr.. Bannister, working in
the province of Foochow, China, recent
ly baptized eighteen lepers, including
children.
Ex-Postmaster General John Wana-
maker was reelected president of the
Pennsylvania Sabbath School associa-
Carlisle, Pa.
Prof Headland, Of the Peking uni
versity. is authority for the statement
that the emperor of China is now sys-
Dramatically studying the new tesla
ment, and is at present reading the COS
pei Of st. Luke.
The Buffalo Methodist union has
fixed upon $4,000 as the amount to be
raised next year for local work. An
Italian mission Is one Of the new fea
lures Of work to be opened. There are
$4,000 Italians in that city.
At recent meeting Of the vestry of
st. Georges Southwark, London, Miss
A. Elliot, of Lancashire, was appointed
sanitary inspector Of the vestry by ~
votes to 18. There were twenty-five
candidates, and she was the only wo-
man.
The coming OF the cool evenings OF
early winter seems to have imbued
the members Of the Salvation Army
with greater zeal than ever. Brigadier
William Brewer, in charge Of the north
western division, is planning to ac-
comphsh great results this coming
winter.
The Norwegian Missionary Society,
which works mainly in Natal, Zulu
land, and Madagascar, has In Africa IA
main stations and nearly $50 out-sta-
tons in Madagascar some 20 main sta
tons, and upward Of 500 out-stations.
In Madagascar last year there were
nearly $4,000 communicates, and about
go native missionaries.
The Y. NJ. c. A. state convention at
Sterling, ILL.,, closed in grand fare
we'll conservation service, the dele
gates joining hands in the audience
room Of the First Presbyterian church
and the immense congregation singing,
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds" after
which President Herrick declared the
convention adjourned. This was fol-
lowed by Handwriting and expressing
Of good wishes and good-byes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04
MISSING LINKS.

Henry Porter, Of Johnson, VT, is
gathering second crop Of strawber-
ries.
More than half the worlds produc-
ton Of quinine is disposed of in the
United States.
Probably the largest quantity of lima
beans are raised in Philadelphia coun>
ty, Pennsylvania.
James H. Hills, the populist nominee
for governor of Missouri, is making
his campaign tour in a prairie schoon-
err"
Nearly five thousand persons are
engaged in the wood pulp and paper
industry in Maine. The yield is about
$4,000 tons year.
Two Saco (Me) youths who are smit
ten with the charms of the same fan
damsel propose to race on their bicy-
Giles from Biddeford to Old Orchard and
return, and the winner will get hsC
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04

away. When the moon shines bright
and round again | will re!,Tn."
He Wake. down the road with the
violet in his hand, while Suen Moi
walked sorrowfully into the house.
For three days she grieved. The
flowers which grew in the garden
turned their faces toward the door, as
if looking for her, but she did not come
to them.
The black monster laid his hand up
on the village. The curse of smallpox
ragged. 1t crept like thief through the
gate and up the path between the flow
er beds of Suen Moi. 1t stole into her
room, and laid its hand upon her fair
forehead, and chained her to her couch.
The fever came into her face, then the
spots appeared, and, last of all, the
marks of the monsters claws. The
flowers in the garden knew, and hung
their heads in sorrow.
In her delirium Suen Moi found her
lover. He had returned, and she was
searching for flower to give him. But
they all dropped their heads. So she
raved
Raise up your heads; don't you
know that-that-"
She did not know his name. She
turned to him.
Il cannot call you he she said.
What is your name?"
The blush seemed to come over her
face because she was bold, but it was
only the fever.
Il am called Wong-Fa," he answered.
That is the name of the God of the
Flowers" she said
Il am that one" was the reply.
But the memory OF all this passed
from her.
The black monster has no mercy 1t
has no soul, so 1t is continuously
searching for human ones. 1t took
the soul of Suen Moi. and left the body
for the parents to shed their tears on.
But as the soul passed down the path
to the gate the flowers raised their
heads and demanded it, and 1t went to
them.
When the sun shone on them he
next morning young man stood at The
gate waiting for Suen Moi. He had re-
turned. He waited until he saw the
white cloth across the door. Then a
terror came over him. He walked up
the path.
where is my betrothed?" he asked
of the old woman.
''She died of the scourge last night
He turned and looked at the flowers.
You bloom in purple?' he asked.
softly. you raise your heads in joy
when she, who loved you best is dead?"
He waved his hand gently over them
and they bowed their heads. why
should you not mourn?" he asked
them. and they shivered in the morn
ing breeze. Mourn for her forever"
The old woman went in to light the
candles, that the soul of Suen Moi
might find it's way through the dark
ness of eternity, and when the funeral
procession passed down the path the
violets were white.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04
NOT OF MUCH CONSEQUENCES.
His Ultimate Destination Did Not Con.
Germ the English Traveller.

From the Troy Times: Rev. DR..
John Watson, 'Ian Maclaren" has a
clever way of telling story as the
readers of his books know full we'll
In a recent lecture to the Yale students
he amused those young gentlemen with
a number of excellent anecdotes. One
Of these concerned a railroad trip
which DR.. Watson once took Sitting
near him in the carriage wer can elder
ly gentleman and good. worthy
man who believed he had the care of
every human soul in his keeping. The
worthy man leaned over to the elderly
man, who was rugged type of John
Bull, and asked him: do you know
where you are going to-" "What?"
exclaimed the elderly gentleman. Il
say, do you know where you are 60
ing to-" Liverpool" was the reply.
ooh, 1 didn't mean that" exclaimed
the worthy man. Didn't mean that"
shouted the elderly gentleman, now
thoroughly aroused. IF this is the
Bradford express it must be stopped
l want to go to Liverpool" and with
that he made dive for the bell rope.
HE probably would have reached it"
continued DR.. Watson, "and stopped the
train had not interviewed and told the
elderly man he was on the train for
Liverpool" What did you mean,
them" inquired the elderly gentleman,
rather sharply. 81 simply wanted to
ask you if you knew whether you were
going to heaven or he'll" was the reply.
ooh! that's all right" exclaimed the ell
derby gentleman apparently greatly re-
lieved, "but I thought you were
speaking about far more serious mat
| ter"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04
INVENTIONS OF WOMEN.

A bicycle skirt.
Nonrefllable bottle.
An improved dustpan.
Improved window sash.
An improved medicine glass.
An adjustable quilting frame.
Fastener for bottles. jugs, etc.
An improved duplex dress shield.
Abdominal supporter and bandage.
An improved self-heating sad iron.
A telescopes miners lantern.
An improved device to aid the hear
ing.
A table implement for holding green
corn.
A protecting pocket or screen for
ranges.
An ingenious machine for hanging
wall paper.
A device for supporting flexible gas
pipes or tubes.
A shoe upper made of one piece of
material and joined by one seam only.
An Improved retrlgeratof wherein
the shelves revolve, giving ready ac-
cess to the contents.
A scissors holder consisting Of a
metal loop, with ends bent backward
and safety-pin attachment.
An ingenious work table provided
with handy little pockets and drawers
which pull out Just where wanted.
A combination of curling tengs and
stove or heater for same, with fuel,
and all combined in q pocket case.
A lapboard which, instead of being
made in the ordinary shape is made
round, and prevents any possible loose
ness in the outside material, as the
board has practically the curve Of the
body.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04
HERE'S A NEW COUNTRY
NEW HOPE. NEW OPPORTUNITY
THE LAND of SUNSHINE and PLENTS,
MILD CLIMATE,FERTIL SOIL, CHEAP
LANDS.

The building of the Kansas City Pitts
burg & Gulf Railroad - Port Arthur
Route-has opened up country in
Western Missouri and Arkansas that
cannot be eXcelled as an agricultural
and fruit growing country. No other
country in America presents so many
golden opportunities" to the home
seeker, manufacturer or speculator. IL
Is land of sunshine and plenty, where
YOU can work out of doors 12 months
in the year instead of six months. Nc
hot winds in summer, no billiards. in
winter. Lands are cheap along this
new line of road, because this
country has heretofore been remote
from railroad. Mild climate, healthy
and pleasant.
You should also see the new division
town of Mena, Polk Co., Ark. 1t is &
good illustration of what pluck AND
enterprise can do-build city of 2,50v
people in 90 days. Mena is surrounded
by tributary country capable OF susf
tanning city of 100 600 people.
Homeseeker's tickets-one fare TO
the round trip, plus $500 - can b
bought at all principal northern an
eastern railroad points on Nov. 11tf<
Dec. LIST and 18th. Don't miss thes
opportunities.
For full information, address X
F. A. HORNBECK,
LAND COMMISSIONER.
80 , xy,..1o.<o Sts Kau.,s CItv w.
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other coin! she answered. Perhaps
be wants to buy her."
"You are like one who looks at the
heavens from the bottom of we'll"
he answered.
As he spoke she went to the door,
she is bringing him in" she said,
sharply. I'VE shall be disgraced."
Suen Moi entered with her basket.
The stranger followed. The old cou-
pie kneeled and knocked their heads
on the floor because they could easily
see that he was a man of rank.
II have come to announce my be-
trothal to your daughter" he said.
They we're so astonished they could
say nothing.
You are not to send her to the mar
ket-place to sell flowers. You are to
lind a sin-shang, who will teach those
things which she ought to know"
But We are poor, honorable sir. "
said the old woman, who could not
help thinking of the knife-shaped coin
of gold.
He took from his belt an embroid-
cred purse and laid 1t on the table.
"You are more wealthy than your
neighbors," he said.
Then he went out, while the old
woman began counting the coins.
Every day he came at sunrise and
stood at the gate, while Suen Mo
picked one violet for him. One ia!
she asked him:
"Where do you live, honorable SIR
"In the Te.nplc of the Seven Genii.'
and he pointed toward Fuhchan. MY
home is in the Temple, but because yor
have asked me the question ] must 60
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04

The great Pyramid of Cheops is the
largest structure ever erected by the
hand of man. Its original dimensions
at the base were 764 feet square, and
it's perpendicular height at the highest
point, AS feet. 1t covers four acres,
one rood, and twenty-five rods of
ground, and has been estimated by an
eminent English architect to have cost
not less than $165,000,000.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04
The White Violet.


(The inhabitants Of far Cathay have
q pretty little legend which accounts
for the origin of the white violet. The
following story is an accurate transla-
ton from the Chinese)
At Nantai, close under the great
south wall of Fuhchan, lived Suen Mol,
the violet girl. in the house OF her
father. the maker of baskets. But ne
was old, his hands had lost their skill,
and he was like blind fowl picking
at random after worms. They would
have been poor had he not been as
careful with his cash as bee with It's
honey. Suen Moi did not know, SO
she sold violets that heaven might be-
stow upon her the hundred blessings.
Her flowers grew in front Of the house,
which faced the north, and she knew
the flowers loved her, because when
they blossomed they always turned
their heads toward the door.
She called the flowers her children
gave them water, when the hot sun
tried to scorch them, and kept the
weeds away. Every day she picked
the best ones and sold them, that her
parents might not die poor. Whenever
she sold bunch she always whispered;
"Ni-ho-chi-lok." that they might find
comfor. in the parting.
THE flowers of Suen Moi have souls,
those at the market said. They
know her voice and her touch. and
when they pass into strange hands they
droop their heads and die"
But Suen Moi said they only wanted
water
She gathered her flowers early in the
morning before the sun was up, and
she kept them in basket made of
bamboo shoots.
One morning, just as she had fin
ished, young man stopped at the gate
do you sell flowers?' he asked.
Eyes, honorable sir" and she bowed
low, for she knew by his dress that he
was man of rank.
Il want to buy some of YOU"
She took the basket to him and
held 1t out that he might please him
self. He took one flower. Then from
the purse at his belt he brought out
coin which he dropped into her hand.
1t was a long piece of yellow metal
shaped like a knife. Upon it were
characters which Suen Moi could not
understand.
1T is too much" she said, like a
child that cannot calculate.
Il give IL TO you because you love
your flowers and are good to them,"
answered the stranger
She watched him curiously as he
walked away, and then she looked at
the coin. When she went into the
house she showed it to her parents.
1T is very ancient" said her father
There is one like in in the museum
at Fuhchan."
1T is gold," said her mother. "If
we had three more we should be rich"
The next morning the stranger came
again. He came over to whre Suen
Moi was gathering flowers, and said
10 her:
"Suen Moi, Suen Moi, give me a
lower"
Il have picked the best one for YOU"
,he answered, blushing.
why have you picked the best one?"
ne asked.
Because l know you love flowers,
too" she answered.
do you know you are flower?" he
said.
She hung her head. No one had ever
spoken like this to her before.
You are as beautiful as the flow
srs," he said. Your heart is pure
and sweet. / love you as you do the
lowers"
1.-The stranger one is at the gate
talking to her." said the father to his
wife.
~ wonder if he will give her an
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04

He-If I had known how sarcastic
you were I never would have married
you.
She-You had chance to notice it|
Didn't say this is so sudden when|
you proposed to me after two-yearsl
courtship? Cincinnati Enquirer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04
Internationally Cool.

Edith-Was Algy cool when he prof
posed?
Maude-I should say so! His teeth
chartered. Harper's Bazaar.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04
Very An.lent.

Miss f'arvenuc visiting in Boston, n
We belong TO very honorable faIniIa
Miss aconlite-Indeed?
Miss Paryenue-Yes, papa built al
ancestral mansion last summer at 1
cost of S250,O0O. Cleveland Leader.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04

The queen was baptized Alexandra
Victoria, the former name being given
to her by her father, the duke of Kent,
in compliment to the emperor OF Rus
STA.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04

One of the prominent newspapers I'M
Chicago uses the term ''lady patron-I
esses." Did anyone ever hear of a
gentleman patroness?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04
DIED LIKE HEROES.
STORY OF THE DERING OF
A GERMAN CUNBOAT.
rhcy Went Down Cheering Their Flag,
and Singing the German National
Anthem--One of the Most Remarkable
Events of Naval Lifs.

HE crew of the
German gunboat
Ills have given the
world a lesson in
how to die well.
With their ship on
the bring of newt
able destruction,
they Joined hands
and sang the ma
t ON al military
hymn, "The Flag
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04

The greater the house built on the
sand the more foolish the man who
builds it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists refund the money if IL fails to cure 26t
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04

He Was Still on Deck.
Ibid you have your breakfast
colonel?"
Eyes. for little while" Life.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04

Tincture Of cinnamon is advised as
more effectual than any other agent in
the treatment of influenza.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04

Climbed the Mount.
Fifteen thousand people climbed
Mount Washington the last season.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04

The sugar cane is now cultivated in
every part Of Africa that has been ex-
plored by whites.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-12-04
F. A. HORN q Eek,
LAND COMMISSIONER.

18th and wyandotte sts., Kansas City, y
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-04-17
REPUBLICAN CALL.

The Lincoln County Republican Con-
vention, will be held at Hagerman, on
May 9th, 1896, at O'Clock p. M, for the
purpose of electing five (5) delegates to
attend the State Convention to be held
at Pocatello, May Goth, for the purpose
of electing delegates to attend the Ma
tionaI Convention at st. Louis, Missouri,
June 10th 1896
F. R. GooDiNG, Chairman.
6. w. BELL, Secretary.
Shoshone, Idaho, April eth, 1895,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-04-17

r, ], Mcmahon has this week re-
ceived a large consignment of mems
hats, Straw hats, wool hats, and fur
hats of the best manufacture, Prices
as low as the lowest, Call and examine
before making purchase, No trouble
to show goods,
Our stock of Clothing is now full and
complete, and we are prepared TO show
you some nobby lines IN all sizes at
Senter's.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-04-17
Attest:

a, S. Senter,
Acting Adjutant.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-04-17
The river is making things hum,

The river is making things hum,
The knowing" season is at hand and
operations have begun. It's cheaper to
move than TO pay rent.
New Spring lines coming in right
along, and from this time on, we will
have some new attractions every day at
A. s. Senter's.
Residents Of Starrh's ferry petitioned
the county commissioners to create a
voting precinct at that point. 1t is a
good thing and should be done.
The Assessor will soon call on you and
ask few leading questions concerning
your business. Better truthful answers
make and save further trouble.
Now is the time to clean your place
from disease breeding matter; do not
wait for the hot sun to set the microbes
at work; they might get some body to
go to the sweet subsequently before they
had got the required transportation.
Garden making comes next. He who
makes two flowers bloom where one did
bloom before will be benefactor to our
town, but he who endeavors to despoil
and work for self alone, may be weigh
ed, in the scales of justice and be found
wanting.
For Sale-1oO head and upwards, or
all of the range horses, bearing the o D
brand, and known as the Henry Shoddy
brand, for the sum of $500. These horses
are all good stock and size and is big
bargain. Write to Henry Shoddy, Jessie
post Office, Cassia county, Idaho, for
particulars.
Noah was the first man to advertise.
He advertised the food and came out all
right The fellow who laughed at the
got drowned, served him
right. Ever since Noah's time the adj
vertiser has been prospecting, while the
other fellow is being swallowed up in a
sea of disaster.-Ex.
Rev. DR.. Wishard, of Ogden, Synodi-
cal missionary of the Presbyterian
church for Utah and Idaho, held service
in the Methodist church Wednesday
evening. He was en- route to Boise to |
attend the Presbytery of Boise which |
yesterday. The lecture of Mr.,
Pratt was postponed to give place to Mr.. |
Wishard.
The grass grows green. This is not in
tended as any particular item of news, |
for ever since we can remember it has |
always had peculiar habit of growing |
green. We just mention this because il |
s the time of the year for grass to do |
that sort of thing, and it is proper for
great newspaper to make note of such |
important matters, for fear that its read
ers might over look the importance
thereof, so to speak, or in other words |
this brings us back to the true style of |
,ut-short journalism, ard is simply in
tended to announce the unspeakable |
TACT that "grass grows green"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-04-17
ADVERTISED LITTER LIST.

The following letters remain uncalled
for, in the post Office at Shoshone, Idaho.
Frank Brosse Miss Lizzie Wright
Lee Bundy Mrs Nancy Morley
Frank Durgin G Gillasky
S + Thrasler DR. 7 Redmon
John Table
Any persons calling for any of the
above, will please say advertised.
ROSE BURKE, P. NJ.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-04-17
NOTICE

All sheep owners who intend moving
their sheep out of Lincoln county, are
requested to notify the undersigned be-
fore so doing, as is required by law,
S. h. TODD,
Deputy Sheep Inspector.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-04-17
METHODIST CHURCH.

Services next Sunday 90 as follows {:
Preaching at II O'Clock; Sunday school
at II m. Epworth League 7-3O. Preach
ing at 8 p. m.
A cordial invitation extended to all
Young people and strangers especially
invited, w. ]. BARGER, Pastor.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-04-17
U. S. Grant Post No. s.

HeadQ quarters u. >, 0rant HosI NO. ..
Department of Idaho, 6. A. r.
In behalf of the members of this Post,
1 desire to express our thanks to all the
people of Shoshone, for their hearty CO.
operation and support so heartily given
in all matters relating to the celebration
of the 10th anniversary Of this post, on
April l4th.
]. 5. White,
Post Commander.
Attest:
a, S. Senter,
Acting Adiutant.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-04-17
REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES

The Republican Primaries for Sho-
shone precinct, to elect nine delegates to
the county convention to be held at
Hagerman, on the 9th of May, will be
held at the side room of THE JOURNAL
office, on Saturday, May End, 1896, and
will be open from O'Clock p. m. to 7
O'Clock p. m.
A. A. CURTIS,