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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

Millions of Cook Books Given Away.
There is one large house in this
country that has taken business on its
turn and means to ride in on the rising
tide. Alive to the signs of better times
and the best interests of the people,
they are now circulating among fam
lilies a valuable publication known as
The Charles A. Vogeler Company's
Cookery Book and Book of Comfort
and Health, which contains very choice
information on the subject of cooking.
Receipts for the preparation of good,
substantial and dainty dishes, pre-
pared especially for it by leading
authority, will be found in it's pages.
Much care has been taken in its prepare
ton and distribu ton with the hope that
it will be Just the thing needed for
housekeepers, and just the thing
needed also for the care of the health
and household. As cookery book it
will be invaluable to keep on hand for
reference.
1t also contains full information in
regard to the great remedies in this
house, which provide against bodily
ailments, especially the Master Cure
for Pains and Aches, st. Jacobs Oil.
To give some idea of the labor and
expense of this output, more than 200
tons of paper have been used in it's
publication, and at the rate of 100000
a day, it has taken several months for
the issue.
The book can be had of druggists
everywhere, or by enclosing &c stamp
to The Charles A. Vogeler Company.
Baltimore, Md.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
Karat Weight of Gems.

Gent are generally bought and sold
by the weight called karat, which Is
equal to about sl6s troy grains. 1t is
usually divided, however, into four
diamond or pearl grsins, each of which
is 1925 of true grain. The weight of
the karat formerly differed slightly in
different countries, and this diversity
finally led to syndicate of Partisan
jewellers, goldsmiths and gem dealers
in 1871, to propose q standard karat.
This was subsequently confirmed by
an agreement between the diamond
merchants of London, Paris and Am
sterdam, fixing a uniform weight for
the diamond karat.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
MOSAIC AGE HIGHLY LITERARY
Moses Gould Have Written the Israel
ilish Law.

Moses Gould Have Written the Israel
ilish Law.
At first the Tel el-Amarna tablets
we're declared to be forgeries and Rem
In gave expression to the Critical
skepticism on the subject in his annual
address on oriental discovery, says the
Oontem pOrary Review. Very soon.
howe, er, the Nost stout-hearted ckSm-
pion of illiteraCy of the ancient east
was obliged to Yield, and the "critics"
were forced to admit that on this point,
at all events, thsy had been in the
wrong. But II was with bad grace
that the admission was made, for 1t
did not require much penetration to
see that the discovery deprived them
of what l may term their base of OPP
erations. Just as VOLTS skepticism in
regard to the age and authorship of
Homer rested on his belief in the late
date of the use of writing for literary
purposes in Greece, so the really strong
argument of the "critics" against the
Mosaic age and authorship of the pen
tateuch was that neither Moses nor
his contemporaries could read or write.
The Tel el-Amarna tablets have come
to upset this supposed fact and to show
that the Mosaic age was highly liter
airy one. 1t is amusing to watch the
undisguised reluctance with which the
"critics" have swallowed the unpal-
atable fact that, after all, Moses could
have written the Israelitish law.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
ABOUT RAILROAD TRAVEL.
What Il Cost to Garry Passengers ON
Western Roads.

Western Roads.
There is a surprising amount of mis-
information among the people regard
ing the cost of carrying passengers on
railroad trains and to this con-
dition as a public mind is doubtless
due much of the sentiment IN faVor
of lower rates, which is finding ex-
preston through bills for sweeping re.
auctions in the legislature OF many OF
the western states this winter.
Mr.. p. S. Eustis, General Passenger
Agent of the c., B. & @. r. r., in argu.
ment before the house committee OF
the Missouri legislature last week on
the two cent bill gave some valuaDle
and surprising information about the
Messenger business in the west. his
statements were based upon the re-
ports of the Interstate Commerce
Commission and the Railroad ana
Warehouse Commission OF MISSOURI
and are therefore beyond question.
Mr.. Eustis showed in the first place
that the volume of passenger tramc on
railroads is dependent upon the density
and wealth of population in the terri
tory through which 1t runs, and then
compared the population OF missouri
and the traffic resulting from 1t with
the same figures in other states, thus
clearly illustrating the theory OF MS
point.
The following table showing the rel
alive population and rates Is Interest,"
ing In this connection:
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
Ioxal to Her Old Colors.

There is lady in Augusta, Ga. who
has never been from under the old
confederate flag. Whether walking,
eating or sleeping, there is always a
confederate flag over her head. While
walking on the streets there is always
a flag in her hat, and no matter how
many hats or bonnets she has there
is always to be found a flag pinned on
the inside of the crown. On the head
post of her bed is securely fastened a
large flag of the confederate states.
The flag is as necessary for her as three
meals a day. She says she has never
surrendered and never will.-Ex.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
FENCE OF ELK HORNS.
Fay Haynes Has Three Hundred En-
closing His studio.

Fay Haynes Has Three Hundred En-
closing His studio.
More than three hundred elks have
unwillingly contributed their magnifi-
cent antlers to beautify the enclosure
around the studio of F. Jay Haynes at
Mammoth Hot Springs, in Yellowstone
Park. 1t is believed to be the only
fence made of elk horns in the world.
Mr.. Haynes, with three CT his men,
collected and carefully selected these
trophies. They all have twelve points
and many have the royal fourteen.
From twenty to twenty-five thousand
elks winter in Yellowstone Park, and
the greater percentage of these are
males. About April l is shedding
time, and it is easy enough to gather
the shed horns, if one but ascertains
the whereabouts Of the animals at that
time. Their usual habitat Is amid the
deep SHOWS of the mountains, but an
unusually heavy snowfall or O late
spring often brings them to lower altl-
tudes. 1t Is most interesting to note
tho habits of these fine creatures at
this shedding period. When the first
horn drops the animal Immediately
starts in search of the nearest tree
or rock to rid himself Of the burden OF
the remaining one. The weight OF each
branch is from fifteen to thirty pounds
Although thus eager to get rid OF his
antlers, the elk after losing them be-
comes for a time a recluse, stunning
the company of his kind as much as
possible. In a months time the new
horns begin to appear, and after the
expiration of two months they have
attained their full size and are covered
with a growth of fur. Great Is the
caution of the animal at this time, as
the least bruise causes the horn 10
flow, the result being the curiously
deformed horns so often seen. AS the
new horns mature the elk rubs of the
fur from their surface, and by Septem-
Der they are hard and glossy. The
price Of the shed horns is from seven
dollars and fifty cents to ten dollars a
pair. No one Is allowed to remove
these specimens from the Park, as 1t
is national reservation, unless per-
mission be granted by the superintend-
ent. Mr.. Haynes obtained q permit Tor
the collection used for his fence, with
the proviso that they are to be kept
within the Park. Although there are
now three hundred horns in this unique
fence, as many more will have to be
added to complete it around the en-
closure. About ten miles from the
Mammoth Hot Springs the antlers were
gathered into four piles along the road,
and it took three four-horse teams, with
hay racks on the wagons, to convey
them to their destination. While col
lecting the horns each man, besides
the horse he rode, had a pony and
"travoy." This latter consists simply
of two long poles, each having one end
attached to the pony while the other
drags on the ground. With rope and
two of the antlers a receptacle was
improvised which held from twenty to
twenty-five horns.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
Peaceful Slulnber Unknown.
DREADFUL DREAMS DRIVE
SLEEP AWAY.
For Eight Years Lady of Emporia'
Kansas, Suffers Unspeakabie
kgony-She Relates Her
Experience.
From the Republican, Emporia, Kan.

From the Republican, Emporia Kan.
Mrs. Jennie Carlow resides at 7l3 Mer-
chant Street, Emporia, Kansas, and Is Inc
wife of w. r. Carlow, proprietor of the Car
low Wagon and Blacksmith Works, VINO Is
SO well known as the Past Grand" and as
one of the most active members in Lodge 10,
!. o. o. f., of EmpOria.
The distress of condition OF chronic
sleeplessness is so terrible. Mrs. Carlow's
sufferings from it so well known, our readers
we feel sure, will welcome the good news
that she Is now well, and will be glad 10
know how the cure was accomplished.
Mrs. Carlow's sta temen is hereto append
ed in narrative form
"For many years was confirmed inva-
lid, suffering constant pains through my
breast and back, Of the most excruciatlng
type, rendering me absolutely helpless.
was unable to rise up or lie down wltnout
assistance, and was subject on the least ex-
ton to flutterings of the heart and sucn
shortness OF breath, or dyspnoea, that
often thought was dying.
peaceful slumber was unknown 10 me:
would fall into doze only to be awakened
by the most horrible dreams, of too frightful
character to describe, and in the morning
instead Of being refreshed and rested, 1
would be utterly exhausted.
81 was attended at various times by every
do me any good, though l spent hundreds
of dollars in my quest OF health. About
three months ago, Mrs. Elizabeth Drake,
whom you perhaps know, spoke to my nus
band advising a trial Of Dr. Williams PINK
Pills for Pale People, stating that they had
permanently cured her after years OF suner,
Ing from milk leg, and he at once procured
supply for me.
"By the time had taken two boxes &C
cording to directions, for the first time in
two years, was able to enjoy peaceful and
restful sleep, and as / continued to take
them my health improved, so that now
while using the fifth box, feel quite recov-
cred and my health is entirely restored:
still take two pills every night just before
retiring, and wake up every morning per-
fectly happy.
81 advise every one whom l hear COM
planning to try DR.. Williams Pink Pills, for
although recognize the fact that medicine
that will cure one, will not another. still as
most diseases are due to a bad condltlon OF
the blood, Pink Pills in such cases Will
prove certain cure. 1t is but natural that
/ should have the most unbounded faith IN
them. l am only too glad to bear testimony
through your paper as to what they nave
The above is an exact report OF Mrs Car
lows statement. CHARLES HARRIS,
(Signed) Reporter, Emporia, Kan.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are now given to the public as an unfailine
blood builder and nerve restorer, curing all
forms of weakness arising from watery
condition of the blood or shattered nerves.
The pills are sold by all dealers, or will be
sent post paid on receipt of price, so cents
box, or six boxes for 81. so (they are never
sold in bulk or by the 1907, by addressing
DR.. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady
N "
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
Tho Number of Asteroids.

In October last a small planet, or
Asteroid, discovered by photography in
Berlin, was set down in the list of these
bodies las No. 424. Since the applica-
ton of photography to the stars the
discovery Of asteroids has been very
rapid, no less than one hundred hav-
ing been found between February, 1892,
and October, 1896. Up to 1S45 only
four asteroids were known. Since
then not year has passed without the
discovery of one or more.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

have heard about little girl whose
Sunday school teacher asked her how
many sacraments there were.
There amt none no more" was the
childs reply.
"Why what do you mean?" queried
the amazed teacher.
"Why, Johnny Tufts father took the
last sacrament yesterday, SO there
can't be none left" was the reply
New York Recorder.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
A Basis OF Calcula ton.

She arose, smiling, from the dentists
chair.
"How much do owe you?" she asked.
"Three dollars and half, was the
reply.
"Are you sure that's right?" she in
quired, suspicously.
"Quite sure"
"Well, it seems a good deal. The
time l was here before you only charg-
ed me two dollars, and you hurt me
ever so much more than you did this
time" -
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
Tho bacillus Of Umbrellaosis.

1t is not a new germ. While inter-
est is largely conferred on some new
discovery in the germ line, attention
still dwells on the bacillus Of umbrel-
laosis. True, the interest is forced in
large part, but it clings all the same.
1t is the most popular germ, because
anybody can understand it who either
takes or loses an umbrella. 1t is need
less to say that the germ thrives in
rainy and snowy weather, and just
now is cavorting in wild delight. No,
there is no cure for it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
A Royal PhilOpena.

"Your majesty" said the chief of the
king of the Cannibal islands, 1--WE have
in the larder to-day couple of fine,
fat captives who say they are twins.
What is your royal pleasure?'
'Twins," replied the potentate.
"That is fine. 1 have an idea. Serve
them both at dinner, and the queen
and myself will eat philopena. !"
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
Deeply Touched.

DR.. Watts-The idea of the pastor
getting up at the close of the church
fair and saying that he was deeply
touched. Mrs. Watts-And why
shouldn't he say so? Because he was
the only man there who hadn't been;
that's why" indianapolis Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
Much More.

She-How do you account for the fact
that a woman learns typewriting so
much easier than man? He-Oh, she
has so much more in rospect.-IndiS-
uapolis Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
All In n Name.

"Magr' No answer. "Maggie!" he
called softly. Complete silence.
"Madge." Not sound. Margaret"
Then he whispered before making his
final effort "Marguerite!" and flute
like voice replied in the distance:
eyes, darling?" Tit-Bits.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
vibrating in Tuneful Accord.

Like the strings of a musical instrumcnt,the
nervous system in health harmonizes pleas
antly with the other parts of the system. But
weakened or overwroughtit jangles most in
tremendously Quiet and invigorate 1t with
the great tranquelizer and tonic Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which promotes digestion,
bilious secretion and a regular action of the
bowels, and prevents malarial, rheumatic
and kidney complaints
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

A young girl residing near Paris re-
.eived a sudden shock thirteen years
ago, since which time she has re-
NAMED in a state of somnolent cata-
lepsy, all efforts to awaken her having
failed. She has grown to womanhood
and is described as real sleeping
beauty
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

The city of Haverhill manufactured
Il, 444, 800 pairs of shoes last year. This
beats the record, and becomes the high
water mark for all Massachusetts
towns. Brockton, Haverhill's most for
midable competitor, made 9,121,S75
pairs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
A Cure.

Jones-Sillibub has medicine which
he declares is sure cure for heart dis
ease. -Smith-Did it cure him? Jones
Yes; 1t gave him such a frightful at
tack of indigestion that he forgot all
about his heart.-Harper's Bazaar.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
An Amusing Egg Trick.

Here is trick that will amuse you.
Puncture the shell of a raw egg with
a pin, and through the hole thus made
extract the contents. When the shell
has become dry, pour fine sand through
the pin-hole until the egg is about one
fourth filled. Then seal up the hole
with white wax, and your imitation
egg will be as natural in appearance
as real one.
Then tell your companions that you
can make an egg obey your slightest
Understanding on the edge of knife,
the rim of glass, or whatever you
will Of course no one will believe
you, but you can prove you are right.
The only secret is to tap the egg
gently every time you change its posi-
ton, so that the sand will settle at the
bottom, and keep the egg upright in
just the position you wish.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
Doubles the Pleasure of a Drive.

A fine carriage doubles the pleasure OF
driving Intending buyers OF carriages or
harnesses can save dollars by sending for
the large, free catalogue of the Elkhart Car
riage and Harness Mfg Co., Elkhatt, Ind.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
e04 BUS. CORN PER ACRE.

It's marvellous how we progress! You
can make money at 10 cents a bushel
when you get 264 bushels corn, 23O
bushels oats, 173 bushels barley, 1000
bushels potatoes per acre! Salzer's
creations in farm seeds produce.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
$1,000 WORTH FOR 10 GENTS,

just Send This Notice and 10 Cent
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, and get IL farm seed
samples, worth $40, to get start. WIN.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

Some preachers would like to preach
Christ, but the great trouble is they
have never managed to get acquainted
with their subject.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
Aunt RachaePs Horehound and Ele-
campane.

Combined with Speers Grape Juice and Rock
Candy for Public Speakers and Singers is being
Is guaranteed for its purity and its efficiency in
curing pulmonary complaints. 1t Is used in pref
erence TO Cod Liver Oil, and in many cases the
curative results are quicker and more permanent.
For sale by druggists Price 20 cents and Is cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

Family wines that rival the world in excellence
are from Speer's Passaic N. j., Vineyards. The
Claret vintage 1881, the burgundy and Port are
very old superior wines The Port is especially
for inyalds. The Climax Brandy Is very superior.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

We will forfeit 81. 900 if any Of our pub.
lished testimonials are proven to be not
genuine. The PIso Co.. Warren, Pa.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

Can it be that sailor always speaks
of a ship as ''she" because it is SO hard
to manage her?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

From mans point of view some OF
the bonnets this year seem to have
delirium trimmings
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

Some men seem to think that it is
the bounden duty of the wife to do all
the churchgoing for the family.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12


mile. r. X:
missouri .......-... % 80. ~
Illinois .......---.. 20 100 ~
OnlO ...........''.' " 80 oo
New York ........l1l foao'oo
New England ..... 200 4422.00
Mr. Eustis made the statement that
while the named rate in most of the
western states was three cents per
mile, the actual amount received Is
considerably less than that sum. rms
is due to the fact that the railroad nav
ing a long line between two points
cannot charge more than the rate
fixed by road having shorter line,
and to excursion rates demanded by
The people, all of which reduce the
average rate materially.
But the most surprising assertion
made nv Mr.. Eustis was that the west
ern roads, with possibly one or two in
diyidual exceptions, carry passengers
at an actual less. The st. Louis,
Keokuk & Northwestern was cited as
an instance. Mr. Eustis produced a
statement of the expense on that road
TO show that the cost per passenger
per mile exceeded three cents, the legal
rate.
The report of the Interstate Com
MERGE Commission referring to the
railroads of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin,
Minnesota and that part of the Da-
kotas and Missouri lying east OF the
Missouri river shows that it cost the
railroads twoand three one-thousandths
cents per mile to carry passengers ex-
elusive of any charge Tor taxes, rents
interest on mortgages and other items
of the kind. Mr.. Enstis declared that
a two cent fiat rate in Missouri would
reduce the average to one and three
quarters cents If not lower.
1t was shown that lower rates do not
largely increase traffic and instances
were cited where reductions from four
cents and three and one-half cents to
three cents per mile did not result in
increased travel.
Answering the question as to wheth--
.er or not rates in Europe were not
lower than in this country, Mr.. Eustis
showed that while the third class rate
on some European lines is lower, the
second class rates, which are paid by
the great travelling public, are higher
than American rates. The conveniences
OF second and third class travel IN
Europe are not to be compared with
those of America in point Of comfort
and convenience.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

King Humbert of Italy is an expert
at either making or mending shoes;
at telling trees no one can beat King
Oscar of Sweden and II. R. H., the
Duke of York, is as good rope-maker
as he is a sailor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

Hegeman's CamphOr Ice with GIycerine.
The original and only genuine. Cures Chapel Hands
and Face. Cold Sores, &C. c. G. Clark Co. m Haven. CT
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

Never NEEDLE with another mans
business-unless you see your way
clear to making something out of it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

JUST try 1Oc box of Cascarets, candy ca
thartic the finest liver and bowel regulator made,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12
PLANETARY GOSSIP.
HOROSCOPE READINGS OF
PROBABLE EVENTS.
Instructions to Applicants for Free
Readings In These Columns-Name,
Address, Date and Hour Of Birth I'm
portant Requisites.

HE free readings
now being given in
these columns are
so popular that 1t
will take some
time before those
on hand will be an
swered. Every let
ter sent in will be
answered in Its
regular order.
Those who do not
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

Frequently when a woman gets a
dream of a bonnet, her husband is
tormented with a nightmare of bill
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

Emperor William employs twelve
yalets.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-02-12

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never scken, weaken or grippe, 1Oc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-06-27

For what? 4 frst-class ticket
from Texas to san Francisco. When?
To be exact, June 20. 30, July ], ?,
Sat the time Of the Christian En-
deavor Convention by way Of the
Santa Fe. The same rate will also
apply TO intermediate points, and
in the reverse direction. From some
points the rate viii be slightly higher.
Open to everybody. Send for Time
Folder and detailed information 20
any agent OF the Santa Fe Route, or
TO the undersigned.
$. A. Kendig, Pass. Ag't, Fl Worth
j. 2. Wright, Tray. r. Ag't Dallas,
W. $. keenan,, O.. =. Ag't Galveston.