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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

tune during gymnasium hours, and al
80 to classes, with the addition Of
bicycle skirt for the latter If SO desired.
The latter is already in vogue among
the girls in the school who ride wheels
and is rapidly becoming more popu-
lar. New apparatus has been added
to the gymnasium, and AN of the CO.
eds are obliged to take the work. This
idea was talked of last year, but after
ward dropped. But they have been
told to be prepared with the new suits
within a week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20
Sues for $4,000 for Breach OF Promise.

Sues for $4,000 for Breach OF Promise.
Mrs. Susie Becker, Brooklyn wild
ow, says she will never again believe
in mans faithfulness. She has brought
suit in the Supreme court of Kings
county for $4,000 damages for alleged
breach Of promise of marriage against
Robert Fitzpatrick, division engineer
in the power house Of the Brooklyn
Heights railroad. She was Miss Hus-
sey, and she says her husband, w. F.
Becker, an insurance agent, deserted
her almost Immediately after their mar
riage. He shot himself several years
ago in front of the City Hall park,
Brooklyn. In her complaint she says
she became acquainted with Fitzpat-
rick last spring. The wedding day
was fixed for Aug. 20, but was post
poned at his request until Sept. %. The
day and hour came. The wedding table
was prepared. Mrs. Becker was dressed
and waiting, her guests grouped around
her. But the bridegroom did not ap-
pear. Instead, she says, she received
a message from him saying that owing
to doubt regarding her husbands
death Mr.. Fitzpatrick would rather be
excused. Fitzpatrick denies he ever
promised to marry her.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20
Not a Bit Alike.

''My friends and fellow citizens, 1
think it would be best not to be too
hasty about bonding ourselves too
heavily" said the cautious citizen at
the town meeting. Rome was not
built in a day."
"S'pose it wasn't" said the citizen
who paid no taxes. "Rome amt
Boomville, by whole heap!" Cincin-
uati Enquirer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20
Gladness Comes

With a better understanding Of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper ef-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort In
the knowledge, that SO many forms Of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant.
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and Is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial.
effects are due to the fact, that is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs ON which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
we'll informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20
An Exciting State of Affairs.

'How were things? Rather dull
down in Georgia? Great event when .
circus strikes the town down there, I
suppose?"
'Circuses don't travel much there,
Why, the whole population in some OF
those villages dresses up in its best
clothes and turns out in body to see
the moon change" Truth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

Robespierre was in love with Eleanoy
Duplay, and during the bloodiest day.,
of the revolution spent his evenings at
home with her and her mother. "You
would think him a priest" she wrote.
'ihe reads to us poetry and the bibIe.'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

Very low rates will be made by the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway,
on, December LIST and 18th to the South.
Tor particulars apply to the nearest
local agent, or address, Fl. A. Cherrier,
N. P. A., BIG Marquette Bldg, Chicago,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20
The Faults and Foll,es of tho Ago

Tie FahIts and FOIIies OF tho Ago
are numerous, but of the latter none is more
ridiculous than the promiscuous and random
Use of laxative pills and other drastic cathar-
ics. These wrench, convulse and weaken
both the stomach and the bowels. If Hos
etters Stomach Bitters be used instead of
hese no-remedies, the result is accomplished
bowels, the stomach and the liver. Use the
-emedy when constipation is manifested, and
hereby prevent it from becoming chronic.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

The town Of Fayetteville, Tenn. has
become prominent as the home Of many
presidential electors. Within its limits
live dve electors on different tickets.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20
LIVES IN A FOREST.
ROMANCE OF A WOMAN HER
MIT'S LIFE.
Hor Husband Was Convicted Of . Muir
der of Which He Was Innocent
The Deed Done by Rejected Lover
"A Death Bed Confession.
(Bardstown (Ky.), letter.

i<Oo SetOhA VIZ
uated in the depths
of an almost I'M
broken forest, -
miles east of this
place, near the
Rolling Fork river,
in w a s hington
county, is an OBJ
ject of interest, it
being the home OF
Mrs. Polly Blake,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20
AGATHA SCHMELTZ.

itor announced his mission. Then she
queried, "Aggie, do you know this gen.
tleman?" Agatha, as she answered,
seemed to take great delight in as
suming a Bowery picture, and, in as
tough manner as her childish ex-
preston would permit, said Nit"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

8ingo-How is the new cook doing?
Mrs. Bingo-Splendidly. Why, she
has only been here three days, and she
can already ride my wheel quite nicely.
New York Hereld.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

A man in Detroit has succeeded in
writing 10000 words on postal card.
Is he trying to play mean trick on
some country postmistress? New York
Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

Nature has wisely arranged matters
SO that man can either pat his own
back or kick himself.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

A girl in this city dislocated her jaw
while yawning. This comes of young
girls trying to understand Browning.
New York Commercial Advertiser.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20
NOTIONS OF WOMEN.
QUEEH THINGS DONE BY THE
CENTLER SEX.
Pennsylvania Damsel Whose eole
Vocabulary Is Covered by That De-
testable Slang Word: "Nit"-woes Of =
Pretty New York Model.
AWRENCE univer-

AWRENCE univer-
sity, at Appleton,
Wis, will have a
bloomer brigade.
1t was announced
a day or two ago at
the college that
every girl attend
ing the school will
be obliged to wear
a bloomer or di-
.,sJaI clyirk ooo
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

When man finds his clothes are too
loose he should either change tailors
or boarding houses.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

A dog may not be star performer,
but when he travels with blind man
he is always given a leading part
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

Hegeman's Camphor Ice with GIycerfne.
The original and only genuine. Cures Chapel Hands
and Face. ColdSores &C. c. G. Clark Co. m Haven. CT
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

Piso's Cure for Consumption 10 the best
Of all cough cures. - George W. Lots,
Fabucher, La, August 26, 1895.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

About all some women do when they
clean house is to change the beds from
one side of the room to the other.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

Woman leads the world. She used
smokeless powder for ages before man
thought of trying to invent it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys ant
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

When bilious or costive, eat Cascaret
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, 10c, 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-20

Just try 10c box of Cascarets, the fines
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Evening journal., 1896-02-29
THE CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSION

To BE Put Through a Mental Examina-
tion After They Havo Submitted Salts
factory Evidence on Character.
The following circular is published by
Adjutant General Garrett j. Hart for
the information of the National Guard
Of Delaware, and all concerned, and will
be posted conspcuously in the srmories
or headquarters OF the several organiza-
tions comprising the Guard. so that all
may become fully acquainted with its
provisions
"The Board Of Examiners appointed
by virtue Of Section 81, of Chaper 10,
Revised Code, as amended, will examine
all candidates for commissions In the Ma
tlonsl Guard OF Delaware, as follows:
Each candidate appearing before the
board must present certificates, as to bis
honesty. sobriety, aud general ch sracter
signed by three (3) representative cih
zens. who are not members of the
N. G.. D., and who reside la the same
community as the candidate.
1t the said certificates are satisfac
tory the board will then procsed to ex-
anime ths candidates physically and
mentally.
"Tbe mental examinations will be or
the following subjects: English gram
mar, geography, Mi .hmetic,i Delaware
militia law and regulations, and U. s.
iufantry drill regulations.
Questions will be given to the candi
dates. who will put THEN answers in
writing In the presence of the board"
Evening journal., 1896-02-29
CHIgF JUSTICE not SITTING.

Consequently the Pencader Hundred Ono
warranto Proceedings Against William
II. johnson Went over Until Next week
Chief Justice Lore Is stlll unable to
perform his Judicial functions at the
Court House. The small boil In the up.
per part OF bis nostrll ia exceedingly
painful and the symDathetio sction OF the
nerves has III scted the eye and the ear
on the left side Of tho face. No serious
results are anticipated, sud IL Is expected
that IN fow days be viii bo al right
again.
This WAS the day set for the hearing Of
argument on the quo warra1tn proceed,
Jugs lnatituted Ia the Superior Court by
the Republicans Of Pencader hundred
against Road Commissioner VII
liam II. Johnson, Democrat.
Medford H. Cahoon, who is
associated With Harry Whiteman In the
effort to GUST Johnson and get in George
s. Battsn. a Republican, appeared before
Judges Cullen and Marvel this morning
and asked for q continuance saying
that Il was bis desire TO have
the case heard before a full bench This
continuance was granted until next
week, whom. II Chief Justice Lore Is not
able to slt. the hearing will 60 on with
out him.
Judgment for want Of appearance was
granted ia the case of the White Sewing
Machine Company vs. William T. Turner
on motion OF Thomas Davis, aud the
amount will be determined by the pro-
thOnotary.
Evening journal., 1896-02-29
senator GRAY'S OPINION.

He Expreaseu Himself as TO the Erect Of
the Senate Resolution Upon tho Bela-
tions OF the United statos. Spain and
Cuba.
Senator Gray. Of Delaware who is sup
posed TO express the Administration,
said In regard TO the effect Of the resolu-
tions passed by the Senate yesterday:
III 10 an expression of opinion in
regard TO belligerency. II has heen con-
cluslvely shown In the Senate debate that
the Executive under that provision Of
the Constitution which enables him to
receive Ministers Of Foreign States has
the sole power to recognize the exIstence
OF Republic Of Cuba, or a state Of in
dependence Of the government for which
the patriots Ia arms there are now
struggling.
"At the present time there is q general
duty resting upon the United States TO
repress every attempt commenced upon
It's soil TO interfere with the Internal
peaca aud condition Of things within the
dominion Of Spain. But II belhgeroncy
Ia accorded aud the neutrality of the
United States declared then We rest
upon the obligation created by our
municipal laws, sometimes called the
neutrality laws
1t has been i1dicially determined that
those laws do not interfere In the ship
ment Of arms, any more than with the
shipment Of condensed milk to the Island
OF Cuba, and that citizen OF the United
States has as much right In the open day
light to conslgn cargo Of arms on board
Of a vessel destined for Cuba. as he has to
load upon that vessel cargo OF plough
shares.
And any number Of men who un-
dertake, or who Wish from any czus
whatever to 60 TO Cuba, though they
avow when they embark on ths vosse
and sail from our shores that they intend
to take part In the revolution there
existing, have a right so far as our munic
pal or neutrality laws are concerned. to
do 30. They exercise their freedom as
citizens Of this country and anything
they do In carrying ont that intent Is not
obnoxious to our so.called neutrality
laws.
1T has been determined within the
last six months by more than two courts
Of the United States that nothing but
the fitting out Of 4 military expedition In
the United States, or the sending OF
armed ships against the territory or
dominlon Of the sovereignty OF Spain.
comes within those neutrality laws.
This Is right. aud It would be lntolerable
80 free people II Il we're otherwise"
Evening journal., 1896-02-29
POTATO PATCH PLAN.

May be Teied In WILMINGTON on a Fairly
Large Scale az a Means OF Helping the
Poor.
The proposition TO aid the unemployed
Of WilmiDgton by allowing them TO 90 TO
work on the vacant land Of this city has
aroused more or less interest ns to history
Of this novel scheme Of charity AS ex
perimentally conducted In other cities In
New York, Detroit and Cincinnati this
scheme is now by no means a novel one
In Detroit it frat originated IN the
fertile brain Of the famous mayor
philanthIoplst Hszen s. Pingree.
It Is therefore now generally
known as the Plngree potato
patch plan for the unemployed poor.
Over 1 200 Detroit families stcared work
as the result OF Mayor PlnRrees effort
during the Sum ,er OF 1898. and last
summer, accor ing to the recent
report OF the New York Society for the
Employment OF the Poor, three times
that humber found good out-of door
work at good pay ON Long ISLAND. The
greater part Of tbs poor people was Of
the most wretohed tenement house class ;
yet this official report goes on to
say how they chesrfully turned
potato diggers aud how they toiled bard
aud faithfully through the hottest Sum
mer days, resting only occasionally under
screens OF boughs they erected In the
fields, how old men and crlpples worked
woll with their hoes, and how even a
woman on her knees weoded the rows Of
gro~ing tubers with a baby Ia her arms
nearly all the day.
Yet with this poor labor, with the labor
OF mechanics and artisans (out Of work in
their trades) with the labor OF men who
didu't even know that the seed potatoes
might be economical by cutting them
into sections, with this labor these people
averaged 81 q day ut the end OF the
season Tor al the time they worked. And
the superintendent believed with abler
labor and modern methods OF Intensive
farming they could have averaged "a a
day oil the year round.
These splendid results will doubtless
be considered seriously by the Associated
Charities OF Wilmington, and It Is
generally believed that they will give
the potato patch plan In this city a
thorough trial on a scale as large at
least ss tho needs OF the lerge number
Of unemployed in Wilmington demand.
The idle land can easily be had for
nothing within the limits OF the city.
Evening journal., 1896-02-29
MANY SALES CONFIRMED.

Tho Equitable Guarantee and Trust Conn
pany WIN Take Care OF Angelo Cardi-
noli's Daughter.
Orphans Court held a short session 20
day with Judge Grubb on the bench
The Equitisle Guarantee aud Trust
Company was appointed guardian OF
Louisa NJ Oar dlnelh
Returns Of sales we're made by George
w Ingram, administrator Of John A.
Ingram; john X Bradford, administrator
OF Margaret aMullin; David McHonry.
administrator OF Henry NJ Mullin. aud
Charles B, Evans, trustee appointed to
effect sale Of the Samuel O. Walton
realty. They we're all confirmed.
The commissioners appointed to assess
the damages Incident TO the opening OF
several streets Ia the southwestern sec
tiSn Of the city, made their return OF
cents In each instance. Il was ordered
filed In the oiise Of the clerk Of the City
Couucil
Evening journal., 1896-02-29
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

-Ex-sherin Philip R. CLARK wants TO be
the Republican nominee for receiver OF taxes
and county treasurer.
I'm the divorce case Of John vs.. Annie
Winthrop. Francis u. Walker has been
appointed commissioner 10 take testimony.
The United States Senate will probably
take up the DUPONT case on next Wednes-
day.
AT Epworth NJ. K. Church tomorrow
Rev. l.. W. Layheld viii preach upon the
the pastor win continue his serial sermon on
1.-The New City"
The Benjamin F. Shaw Company, Of this
oity, has about complete1 a contract TO fully
equip the Bergen County Traction Company 3
new mower house. Opposite One Hundred and
rwen,y fifth street, n. Y. The entire work
cost Sll,Ot0.
Tho Water Witch boys are very thankf al
to Matthew Rogers for generous supply Of
cofffe served az the fire At Eighth and
Morrow streets this morning.
sheriff ellis will not summon until early
next week the jury 70 pass upon the mental
c clndition OF Lila Weldin, an inmate at
-Wo-k men have begun fitting in tho new
wheels and smckestack OF the steamer Major
Reybold.
still ercaeod in taking of the h. @. Allen
True's cargo OF phosphate rock. the large
schooner still being hard aground at Third
street bridge.
--lr0VoTuOr NAleuu nao TO uHltlultu llcLN
| bert Yeates, Of Kent county. justice of the
peace.
sutton & Co. has sold the house No.
| 1904 West Sixth street. belonging % William
/ Medhoid. 10 $. r. Thatcher for S3800.
The 81 900 check for the foot OF Twelfth
street. recently purchased by the city, Is
ready for the owners AS soon As the deed Is
passed II Is now In course or preparation
Register OF Wills Cooch has granted letters
Of aJministrati0n upon the estate Of Angelo
Cardfnnelli. late OF this city, 10 the Equitable
| Guarantee and Trust Conpanl; aid upon
/ was burned to death, to John J. Cook
Evening journal., 1896-02-29
WILMINGTON ASSES At LIBERTY.

They Stray Into the Pound In Germany
Hall and Assist in Branding Seven
FoaIs--A Feed Follows.
Last evening q delegation OF asses
from Wilmington Conclave No. IL
Ancient Order Adhesive Mogullians
strsyed into the corral of Liberty No.
10t. They we're all prayers of the hrst
rank, and boss driver Heiniel recognizing
that. fact lost no time insdecorating the
strays with working harness. There was
no kicklng-it was useles, and the
knowledge that a full manger awaited
the herd acted as a soother. Seven
foals were driven into the pound and
branded as the property OF Liberty.
One or two of them shied at the noise
made when the bars fell, but they were
pacl6ed and took the lymph gracefully.
It Ia believed every injection will work
The band WAS placed under the leader.
ship OF Prof. Susie Gillimoor Murch, s
deserved recognition Of his ability as a
musician and composer. There was only
one mistake he made and that came near
wrecking the gang. In making out the
special musical program he selected nine
Irish melodies, all Of his own com
position, and had the horns
all tuned in accordance The mistake
was not discovered until the gang began
their disturbance Assistant Band m sster
Handle Hsydone McMsnus, who is Ger
man, despite his name, was called to the
helm and by skillfully interfering one
or two German airs, mended the broken
china.
After the seven fosls had been broken
to harness, Asel Zimmerman unlocked
the feed box and q most sumptuous
repast was served, and enjoyed. It was
after 10 o'clock when the herd was dis
persed and the asses sent to their stalls
but then the clock stopped.
Prior to the bunRle four candidates
were Initiated into Liberty Lodge, A. o
Z. w.
Miss Mary G. EnOs has returned home
to Odessa.
Evening journal., 1896-02-29
FORMED A POOL IN POLES.
Foreign Laborers at the Diamond state
Works ThouEht a Good Job Worth Pay
Ing For.

Foreign Laborers ut the Diamond State
Works Thoueht Good Job Worth Pay
Ing For.
A few days ago IL became known to
Superintendent J. W. Todd, Of the Ola
mond State Iron Company. that q fellow
OF Polish descent, whom they had en-
trusted with the work Of running the
shears, had concoctsd and WAS carrying
out a scheme that would soon make him
an Independently rich man-from Polish
st@ndpoint and he Was brought up with
a short turn.
Believing the fellow to bs thoroughly,
reliable the CON pany's foremen had
agreed TO consult hin whenever they
needed floor laborers. soliciting him 10
bring Ia the best Polish laborers Ia his
acquaintance
Realizing that "a soft thing Of It" had
befallen him, the Polander adopted the
following system He would approach a
number OF Poles and state matters to
them charging each 81 for his trouble
in getting them Jobs SometlmeB he put
the jobs up at auction.
When the matter was frst brought
before the company, Night Foreman
Joseph h. MahoneY was accused OF com
pllcity. It was stated that ne had
received 81 90 Of each SO assessed indl
vidusl Poles who applied for work or held
himself In readiness TO 20 to work.
Night Foreman Mahoney was called
before Mr.. Todd and told that there was
no further use for him ia the company q
employ unless he could promptly estab
llsh his lnnocsRce. This he did 10
Superintendent Todd's satisfaction
The fcheming Polsnder, however. was
dismissed and an American Is now run
ming his shears
Evening journal., 1896-02-29
STRICKEN ON HIS YACHT
Chief Engineer Baker Found
In a Dying Condition.
WAS ALONE ON The YACHT WANDA

At First Thought II Was Caae OF Goal
Gas Asphyxiation But the Physicians in
Attendance Pronounced IL Appoplexy.
stn Unconscious at the Delaware
Hospital.
There was excitement at the Har.
Ian and Holllugsworth Company's 4
ahIpyard this morning when it..wss learned
that Chief Engineer John w. Baker. one
Of the most popular men on tho heet Of
stea amboats In Winter quarters there, had
been found unconclous Ia his state room
on the yacht Wanda, belonging 20 Mr..
Henry, OF Philadelphia.
Captain Baker is an experienced navl
gator and macblniat 40 years old He
lives at No 1897 Palmer street. Phila
delphls, and waB alone on the pleasure
yacht, keeping guard over her while in
Winter quarters. When discovered by a
watchmsn this morning at 3 o'clock,
Captain Baker was still in bed, although
always an early riser, and apparently
lifelesa.
Everybody judged that he had been
overcome by coal gas. driven out OF his
little cabin stove by the heavy atmos.
phere on the creek last night Drs, ]. T..
V. Blocksom and Smith Cooper, who soon
arrived on the yacht, found that the
trouble was not from coal gas, but appo'
plexy.
Although still unconscious ne was
taken to more comfortable quarters at
the Delaware Hospital Dr.. w. Il. Bull
lock stated at o'clock this afternoon
that the patient showed signs Of improve
ment but his condition Was still danger
Gus and had all the uncertainties OF
apoplexy.
The yacht Wanda came here severA
weeks aso to undergo Important altera
tlons as soon as the weather opens, Il Is
customary to place one OF the trusted
officers Of q boat upon her. night and
day. 70 watch and care for her while la
Winter quarters.
Captain Baker did not bring his family
here. as some Of the officers In charge do,
the quarters on the yacht Wanda being
somewhat cramped for a family aceus
toned to a comfortable city homo. His
wife and employer were Immediately
apprised Of the captains condition