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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
Odd DehnItlOna.

A recent exhibition of the relics OF
DR.. Samuel Johnson, in London, calls
forth a Renaissance of some of the
remarkable definitions he made in his
famous dictionary. Among them not
the least curious was the one given for
network" which was defined as amy
thing reticulated or decussated at
equal distances, with instercices be-
tween the intersections"
Other amusing definitions are,
Cough CONFUSION of the lungs,
vellicated by some sharp serosity."
"Man-not a woman, not boy, not
a beast" Pension an allowance
made to any one without an equiva-
lent. In England 1t is generally I'M
derstood to mean, pay to state hire
ling for treason to his country"
This last definition DR.. Johnson
must have often wished he had not
written, since he became pensioner
during the later years of his life, and
had some difficulty in reconciling the
acceptance of the money with his bite"
and unjust description.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

end of which was large loom, where
an elderly man, of grave and some
what careworn aspect, was busily weav-
ing. Seated on a chair close to him
was a girl of about fourteen, dressed in
the ordinary petticoat and short gown,
and reading aloud from book. At the
other end of the room, where there was
an open ingle and fire, an elderly
matron was cooking.
Suddenly there was an exclamation
from the latter, who was the first to
perceive the entrance of the newcom-
ers.
"Johnnie!" she cried, holding out her
arms; and in another moment she had
folded her son in her embrace, and was
kissing him fondly.
The young girl rose, smiling, book in
hand; TIE man ceased his weaving, but
remained quite still in his chair.
Yes, here l am, mother; and I've
brought company, as you see!"
"Hoo's a. wi We, Marjorie?" cried The
matron, holding out her hand. TITS a
treat to see your bonny face. Sit We
down by the fire."
as that my SOM said the weaver,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
ONE ON WlTHERBY.

New Cook Was Coming, anA His Wife
Didn't Want Company to dinner.
Witherby-"Pveinvit fellow here
to dinner tomorrow night" quotes
Td-Bits.
Mrs. Witherby-"Oh, my dear, what
did you do that for? Why, the new
cook is coming tomorrow. and you
know 1t will be just awful"
Witherby-'I don't see anything
awful about it. Give him what we've
got. guess it's good enough"
Mrs. Witherby-"That's just like a
man. You don't seem to care for ap-
pearances at all. Can't you put him
OFF,"
Witherby-"No, I can't. The idea!
invite friend to dinner and my wife
protests! But, madam, he comes just
the same. AS long as I am running
this house propose to do as please"
Mrs. Witherby-'sWho is it,"
"Wigson. You know him.
don't your"
Mrs. Witherby (seized with inspira-
tion)-"Know him! Should say I did.
Why, he's an old sweetheart of NINE"
Witherby-~I guess not"
Mrs. Witherby-"But he is. Have
him to dinner by all means. Oh, I
should just love to see him. How he
did make love to mel"
Witherby-"He did, chr
Mrs. Witherby-"Yes, indeed. It
was only by the merest chance that
didn't become his wife. This is indeed
a pleasure Dear boy! Let's see; hav-
emit seen Charlie Wigson for four
years"
Witherby (dryTy)-"You haven't, eh;
Well, I wouldn't be surprised if you
didn't see him for four more"
Mrs. Witherby (feigning great dis
appointment)-"Oh. you haven't
changed your mind, have you? Aren't
you going to bring him to dinner?"
Witherby-"No, madam, I'm not"
And Mrs. Witherby, having gained
her point, glided blandly from the
room.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13


lighting company in America. He was
a somewhat confident individual, as
most successful and wealthy men get
to be in time, and there was no ques-
ton but he knew good deal about
electricity, as we'll as about a number
Of other things. There is always some
body in the steamer smoking room who
pretends to universal knowledge. and
on this particular trip this particular
man seemed to fill the Office OF general
instructor. This is very useful func-
ton to perform, and it results in the
spreading of knowledge, so that the
others who take an expensive steam
ship trip get more for their money
than mere board and lodging and the
consciousness of travelling so many
hundred miles day; yet such is the
ingratitude of humanity that some
people resent the instruction thus flung
abroad, and the man who knows abso-
lutely everything is rarely popular
with his fellow-passengers, especially
IL he is a little strenuous in his self
assertion.
The electrical expert had little pa
thence with any one who did not be-
lieve that electricity was not shortly
going to run the whole world. If any
one ventured an opinion to the contra
ry, the expert promptly floored him
with statistics and scientific assertions
that not many, at the moment, were
able to controvert, and as there was no
library of electrical books on board 1t
was difficult to hold ones own against
the president of the electric lighting
company.
'In very few years." said the pres
ident loudly one evening, 1.-THE man
who has no electricity in his house will
be accounted a fool"
When you monopolists succeed in
supplying it cheaper than gas" put in
one of the listeners, then it will be
lime for the rest of us to consider II"
"It's cheaper than gas now" said the
president. "If you take into account
absence Of the many disadvantages of
gas. Perhaps you may not know that
gas jet consumes as much oxygen in
a room as fifteen persons. The mo-
ment gas is lighted in room every
one begins to breathe vitiated air, which
becomes more and more vitiated as
time goes on. Then there is the heat,
which in warm summer climate like
ours Is very important; gas Jets raise
the temperature in a room to an un-
bearable extent, while electricity is abb
solutely cool"
All this was reiterated night after
night when dinner was over until
come of the passengers became rather
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

In some parts of India monkeys are
regarded with superstitious reverence.
They become very numerous, therefore,
and as they are never interfered with
spend much of their time on the roofs
Of the houses. This circumstance gives
a great opportunity to the mean man
who has an old grudge to pay off. He
has only to sprinkle little rice on the
top of his enemy's house just as the
rainy season is setting in. The mon
keys at once assemble there, eat all
the grain they can find on the rsof and
pull off the tile in the hope of Snaing
more. Before the damage can be re-
repaired the tropical rains completely
ruin house, furniture and stores.-Ex-
change.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
COMPLEXION SUGGESTIONS.

A complexion specialist is authority
for the statement that the best and SAT-
est animal fat for the skin is goose
grease, which is absorbed quickly and
closely resembles human adipose in
composition.
Fruit is considered by many authori-
ties as one of the best aids to diges-
ton. Therefore, they say 1t should be
eaten freely. It's beneficial effect is
due to the malic and other acids which
are found in the cultivated fruits, such
as pears. apples, grapes, etc.
There is physician in Paris who de-
clares that the milk diet usually or.
dered in fever cases is largely respon-
sible for the falling out Of the hair.
He believes that vegetable diet will
cure badness or at any rate ward It
off and he points to the hairy Scot
who lives on oat meal as proof of his
theory.
To improve the complexion only
water that has been boiled and cooled
should be used 1t is soft and refresh.
ing and should be used twice a day,
Steam the face at night, wipe 1t dry,
and dust it over with fine sulphur on
a powder puff. Sleep with it on, wash
It off in the morning, and rub tiny
ball Of toilet cerate all over the face.
Rub 1t in for about minute and dust
baby powder over the face.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
ORANGES WITH HORNS.
Some Strange Varieties of tho Frui

Some Strange Varieties of tho Fruit
Grown by tho Chinese.
The Chinese are very fond of mon
strous forms of fruit and flowers, and
any departure from the normal form is
usually cherished and highly valued.
In their gardens they have numerous
forms of monstrous oranges-some
will produce fruit with points like
firgers. and are known as the Hand
Orange. Another form, says Meehan's
Monthly, has long horn projecting
from the apex, and they are known as
the Horn Orange. Another variety,
which botanists have known by the
name of Citrus aurantium distortum,
bears a fruit in the resemblance OF a
cluster of sea shells. To one ignorant
of the laws Of vegetable morphology,
these spells of wandering from the
normal type are very mysterious, but
when it is underst God that all parts Of
the orange, as we'll as other fruits, are
made I'D of what would have been
leaves or branches changed so as to
constitute the various parts Of the
seed and seed vessels, and that very
little difference in the degree Of life
energy will change them into various
different parts that come to make up
the fruit, the mystery in great meas
ure is solved. There are few branches
of botany which give the lover Of fruits
and flowers so much pleasure as the
study of morphology.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
A Good Idea.

81 see from the war news" remarked
Mrs. Snaggs, that several magazines
have been captured"
Yes" replied Mr.. Snaggs. II sup
pose the object is to prevent the ed
itors from filing their pages with war
articles for the next twenty-five years. "
-Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

A "bloOmer" social was given at At
lantic, Iowa, recently. The men ex-
pected to see "the new woman en-
masse, and were surprised when they
learned that the "bloomer" feature con-
sisted in presenting each guest with
bouquet of flowers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
Worse Luck.

Bacon-It is said that bad luck will
pursue you If you carry the handle Of
your umbrella down. Egbert-But !
happen to know that much worse luck
will overtake you If you happen to lay
1t down. Yonkers Statesman.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

The countries relatively richest in
horses and horned cattle are Argentina
and Uruguay. Australia has the mcst
sheep: Servia has the greatest number
of pigs to the population.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

| Mr. Rider Haggard has finished
new novel dealing with Boer life. en-
titled 1.-The Swallow"
| S. r. Crockett has been taking
walking tour in Pomerania, the English
papers say, no doubt with view to
acquiring local color" for his new
story, "The Red Axe" the scene of
which is to be laid in Pomerania.
A young woman has received the I'M
usual honor of the freedom Of Lon
don guild. She is a daughter Of Lord
Amherst Of Hackney and, having writ
ten history of gardening in Eng
land has just been thus honored by the
WorshipfuI Company of Gardeners.
Pierre Lott, who is at present on ac-
tice service on the French warship
Javelot, has produced new book,
"Ramuntcho," study of Biscayan
landscape and manners. CASTOR Des-
champs declares it to be "the true Lott,
the Lott of the old manner"
Charles Maron, who lately died in
Paris, claimed descent from the poet
Virgil. Regularly every New Years
day all persons in Mantua, the poets
native town, who bore the name of
Marc the poets patronymic, sent greet
ing to Maron, whom they regarded
as first and greatest of them ALL
Mr.. Ruskin spends several hours
day gardening in little green culti-
waited place in the middle Of nut wood.
which in spring is full of daffodils and
cherry blossoms. Here the professor
admits no other toll but his own and
is as proud of his garden as of the
great books which bear his name on
there title pages.
Alexandra Dumas, the younger, is
shortly to have his statue on the Place
Malesherbes in Paris. Subscriptions
are already being collected for the pur-
pose and as Dumas is household
name in France, it should be less diY-
ficult to raise the money than it has
unfortunately been in the case of many
other distinguished Frenchmen.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
AN ELECTRICK.

HIS electric Incl
dent was related to
me by an American
citizen of credit and
renown, who re-
Gently crossed the
Atlantic on one Of
the crack liners.
The chief habitue
of the smoking
room was president
of a large electric
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

taA ~
door a loud hum
ming sound came
upon their ears,
mingled with the
sound of voices.
Turning to the
right, they found
themselves on the
threshold of a
room, half parlor,
half kitchen. at one
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
CHAPTER v.

HE public wagon
cite in which Mar
jorie was to jour-
ney home ran daily
between Dumfries
and Annanmouth, a
small seaside vii
lage much frequent
ed in summer for
its sea-bathing, and
passed within half
a mile of Mr.. Lor-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
BITS ABOUT NOTABLEs.

Mr.. Rider Haggard has finished q
new novel dealing with Boer life, en-
titled 1.-The Swallow"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
CHAPTER VI.

W. ~ S they entered the
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
Card IA flne PnhIfc.

We desire to say that all Caskets
sold by us are made of hard wood,
and are SO manufactured as to adj
nit of full inspection; and where we
sell a cedar casket, we will warrant
it all Florida or Tennessee red ce-
dar, and not the cheap, common red
wood of the Pacific coast, and which
is sometimes called red cedar, to de-
ceive intending purchasers. We
also guarantee our prices as low for
the same class of goods as they can
be furnished by any firm in the bus
mess, none excepted, and are backed
up in this by the largest manufac-
turers of funeral goods in the United
States. Respectfully,
Furniture and Undertaking, Point
Pleasant. % aY 29-tt
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.pondeace. March %.

Special Correspondence, March %.
AS the early spring approaches
the wheat fields and are looking
prosperous.
Several farmers have been plow-
ing for corn.
Snakes, toads and martins have
made their appearance, and we are
now hoping for better weather.
The last storm is considered the
equinoctial storm and now we are
looking for storm of prosperity.
Mr.. Clint Poston was out Sun
day evening with pleasant smile.
Miss Emma Gregg, of Sloan,
visited friends at Hickory last week
Mr.. Geo. Lang, of Gallia county.
o., has commenced building on
his farm in this vicinity.
The many friends of Miss Annie
Bowcott, at this place, are sad to
learn of her death, which sad event
occurred last Wednesday, March
24th. She was much loved by all
who knew her, and the family have
our sympathy in their bereavement.
Mrs. John Arnett, very sue
cessful teacher, will close her school
at haywood, in few days.
Mr.. Alonzo @. Goodall has made
his arrival and is visiting with
friends. JUDA.
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COMMUNICATING.
nom Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Pursuant to adjournment the
town Council met last night, to
finish up its work of declaring
the result of the election, passing
upon the qualification of the Coun-
Oilmen and other officers, and set
Ting the tie between Varian and
Tippett in the Second Ward.
Quite an array of attorneys were
present to expound the law and
point out the duty of the Council,
The first case to come up was to
decide upon the qualification OF
Mr.. John A. Armstrong, elected
from the First Ward. It was
shown that he was not free holder
at the time of the election, and he
was declared ineligible; then fol-
lowed the case of Eugene Arm
strong from the same Ward, and
he was also declared ineligible.
This being settled the matter of
the tie between Varian and Tippett
was called up, and after some dis
cussion by the attorneys on both
sides, on motion of Capt. Hess,
Geo. w. Tippett was declared
elected and the certificate of cleo
ton awarded him.
On motion adjourned to meet
Monday night April 9Th, when the
new Council and officers will quail
fly and take charge of the affairs OF
this town.
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&1OOReMarfl R1OO.

The readers of this paper win be
pleased to learn that there is one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building mp the constitu-
ton and assisting nature In doing its
work. The pToprietors have SO much
faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for ANY case
that it fails 70 cure. Send for list OF
testimonials.
Address, =. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
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The rich Britishers are now
turning their attention to our coal
fields, one London syndicate hay-
ing purchased the entire field in
jackson, o. 1t is not comforting,
or reassuring to the average Amer
lean to read news items of this
class, which are constantly appear
ing and which show that British
capital is rapidly getting hold of
about every profitable branch of
industry in the country. Is this a
carrying out of the old threat that
although England failed to whip
us with powder and shot she would
do it with money! Is Uncle Sam
destined to become mere laborer
for John Bull Wheeling Regis
ter.
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Tbere is Nothing so Good.

There is nothing just as good as DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Cold, SO demand it and do
not permit the dealer to sell you. some
thing better, but in order to make more
profit he may claim something else to
be Just as good. You want DR.. Kings
New Discovery because you know it to
be safe and reliable, and guaranteed to
do good or money refunded. For
Coughs, Colds and Consumption AID for
all affections of Throat Chest anc Lungs
there is nothing so good as is DIR. Kings
New Discovery. Trial bottle free at g.
w. NJ. Hooff7s drug store. 8
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DID You EVe1.

TRY Electric Bitters as a remedy for your
troubles? If not, get bottle now and
get relief This medicine has been found
to be peculiarly ADAPTED to the relief and
cure of all Female Complaints, exerting
a wonderful direct influence in giving
strength and tone to the organs. If you
have los? OF appetite censtlPat1Gn, head
sleepless. excitable, melancholy or tronb
led with dizzy spells, Electric Bitters is
the medicine you need. Health and
strength are guaranteed by its use
Fifty cents at $1.00 at Hoof's Drug
store,
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special coFFespondenee. Aprii /.


Special Cores pondenee, April i
April has entered very windy
but bright sunshine tells us that
spring Is drawing near.
ne are sorry to say that Mr..
Jimmie Johnson Of Eight Mile
is very sick.
Rockcestle school closes next
Vednesday.
Garden making seems to be the
order of the day.
Brighton Sunday school reorgan-
lied last Sunday.
Mr. Charlie Gaskins has moved
his family TO Kentucky.
Mrs. VIM. Childs has returned
home from visit to her parents at
Carpenter, Ohio:
Mr.. Y. PulIin is hustling bust
ness around Ambrosia.
Uncle Billy McGufin is in
pretty good spirits about the peach
crop. He says they are not hurt
yet and he ought to know.
Messrs. William and Robert
Childs spent Sunday with their
What has become of all our cor
respondents. It is time they woke
up and gave US some news.
Success to the Daily Register is
the wish. of Dor.
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DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting incl
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rlieum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by
applying ChamberIain-s Eye and Skin
Ointment Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. It is equally
efficient for itching piles and fayorite REM
edy for so-c nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes
For sane by druggists at 25 cents per box.
Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are Just what a horse needs when in bad condi
ton Tonic I.I~7-i s1urifie- and verrIifuSe-
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Mr.. Mckinley has struck num-
Der of applicants for Office in the
neighborhood of the tenderloin by
his declaration that in selecting
men for appointment those who
have. held Office under former Re
publican administrations shall be
considered last.
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R9.eIcIe1s,s A9.1aScCE ,SaLUe.

The best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped lands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by g. w. NJ. Hoof.
Jan1-96-1y
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Gov. Atkinson has appointed
Mr.. E. L. McWhorter, of Charles
ton, agent and trustee for the dis
tribution and payment of $4,000
in soldiers claims under the pro-
visions of senate bill No. 81.
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A tramp printer from Point
Pleasant was found sealed up in
an Ohio River Railroad car at
Parkersburg Tuesday. He was
nearly exhausted. He was arrest
ed, but the company not prosecut-
ing he was discharged and sent on
his way to Pittsburg.
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The County Court of Summers
county has refused to grant
license for the sale of in
toxicating liquors anywhere in the
county. So Summers as well as
Hinton will be dry this summer,
and Anderson will get all of the
summer "resorters."
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The tariff is to be raised by the
Republican Congress now in ses-
sion, and wages will continue to
be cut down. Higher prices and
lower wages is what the working
man will get in return for wearing
the yellow hat and yelling gold
gold!!
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

The starting up of the Paragon
Saw end Planning Mills in this
place, will add much to the indus
trial business of the town, and will
give employment to twenty-five OF
thirty hands.
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ARRIVE
OHIO CENTRAL LINES.
LOCAL TIME CARD.
Central Standard Time.
NORTH BOUND.

NORTH BOUND.
No. L departs % a. M Flyer.)
ell / 90 p. nj Mail and Ex.l
I" 10 arrives 5 80 p. M Accom.l
SOUTH BOUND.
No. 20 departs 6 Is a. m.-(Accom.
" 10 :" A p. m.-Mail and Ex.)
/" 2 IL p. m.-Flver.
Train Nos. and 2 run solid between
Charleston and Toledo, with new Pull
man Drawing Room Chair Car, both
ways. Train Nos. 10 and IL run solid
between Columbus, Ohio, and Gauley
Bridge. Train Nos. 10 and 20 run be
tween Point Pleasant and Gauley Bridge
For maps, rates, &c, and through tick
cts to all points, call on
e. E. HEINER, Agent
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Rheumatism cured in a nay.

stMystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cured in l to davs
Its action upon the system is remarka'
BILE and mysterious. Itremoves at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears The first dose greatly ben
efits: rs cents. Sold by A. @. Van Gill
der, Druggist, Point Pleasant.
march l7-1Y.