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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
Story of a Moth.

The cocoon of a cecropia emperor
moth was found last December by Capt.
Mills Edwards of Rector place. Red
Bank, N. ]. Captain Edwards was
trimming his grapevines when he dis
covered the cocoon sticking closely to
a grape twig. It's outer covering was
formed of two grape leaves, which the
worm had drawn closely together when
it began to spin its snug covering.
Up to that time the worm or cater.
pillar had devoted its whole energy
from the time it was Matched to eat
ing. In consequence, 1t had grown
from a tiny thing Of an eighth of an
inch long and about three-quarters OF
an inch long to an enormous caterpillar
four inches long and about thrSe-1uar-
tiers of an inche through, provided with
six pairs of legs and armed with tufts
of bristling spines. These were the days
when energy was being stored up,
which should not only carry it through
the rest of its days until it became q
fully developed moth, but should pro-
Nluc dloO III q Wiling 6ShSio sAOA VA
caterpillars. From that day the grub's
mouth became useless. 1t began first
to spin silk. Yards and yards of it
were produced until they ran into hun
dreds and perhaps thousands.
Captain Edwards took the cocoon
into his house and about two weeks
ago was astonished to find big and
handsome moth perched upon the tip Of
the wrinkled brown cocoon. At the
smaller end of the cocoon, correspond
ing to where the stem of pear would
grow, the moth had forced the silk
bottle open, and drawn itself slowly
out of prison. Its wings unfolded, and
II waved them slowly back and forth as
IL to dry them. At this period Captain
Edwards gave the moth to a friend
who put it in his parlor. and within
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
CURRENT NOTES.

Street music in Boston is to be linz
tied to string instruments.
There is only one Latin newspaper
in the world. 1t is published by Ger
man in Aquila, Italy.
The Duke of Sutherland owns 1,176,-
454 of the 1,297,s46 acres in Suther-
land county, Scotland.
1t is said that stores, shops, printing
Offices, etc., are opened each morning
with prayer at Ashburn, Ga.
In France II person died with more
debts than can be covered by his estate,
the doctors bill has precedence over
all other claims.
An effort is being made among the
camps of Confederate veterans to raise
fund for the erection of monument
to the war women of the south.
A local paper recently said after the
adjournment Of the Rhode Island legis-
lature: This has been the least harm
full legislature in the last decade"
M. Bertinot, of Paris, who has made
a special study Of the best method or
executing criminals, has pronounced in
favor Of lethal chamber with ordinary
coal gas.
Negotiations extending over three
years were necessary before Michigan
man could buy two islands comprising
five acres, from the government. The
nrioa mid Wac eb 6n
A postoffice clock in Sydney emits an
electric flash light, lasting five seconds,
every hour during the night, thus en-
abling those living miles away to ascer-
tain the exact time.
In consequence of the famine numer-
Gus bands Of brigands have formed in
India. Some of them even use artillery.
In Lahore jeweler was robbed Of
valuables to the amount Of $3S, 900.
The sea serpent season has opened
of the Maine coast. Capt. H. B. Rich
ards, Of the Mary Ann, Rockport
schooner, saw 1t about two miles to the
southwark Of Negro Island one day last
week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

in the dark: perhaps he will not hear
us. Hold tight to my dress, Sophie.
and let us get away. but don't make .
bit Of noise" Carrying Bessie. whose
aims were about her neck, she crept
on step at a time. At last they did
not hear the animal any longer. All
was dark and still.
What large forest this must be-"
said Bessie.
Immense" sighed Marjorie. "But
when day comes we can find path
through it, or there will be wood-cut-
tiers who will show us the way"
Just then Sophie called out in loud
whisper: II see light"
$50 do l." said Bessie. Marjorie could
not see because Bessie's sleeve was be-
fore her eyes, but she pushed it aside,
and certainly there was a CLEAN OF
light. There is a house somewhere
near" she said. 1--WE can get to it and
ask them to help us find our way
home Country people are always
kind"
ooh, Marjorie" said Sophie, "be
careful; they may be robbers, and muir
der travellers"
"I'll peek in and see before l knock"
said Marjorie, setting Bessie down and
creeping toward the window. But be-
fore they reached it-horror of hor-
rors!-that dreadful animal was close
to them again.
"The bear" screamed Bessie, and all
shrieked together in utter horror. Up
flew the windows. Open flew a door,
and as If awakening from terrible
dream, they saw their mother and Mrs.
Ferris, the back porch of the farm
house and the open door of the
kitchen. Their father and the farmer
were out with lanterns looking for
them, and their mother nearly fright
ened out Of her senses about them.
What you did," said Mrs. Ferris,
was to go down into the dry pond,
cross it, climb up into the buckwheat
field and go through that to the or
chard, and the bear must have been
.Neddie, the donkey, who is prowling
about there"
So their great fright turned into a
great joke. Only" said Bessie, chow
dreadful 1t would have been If 1t had
been true"-New York Ledger.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

A heather sculptor, who had carved
a colossal statue, continued so long at
work upon the crown Of the giants
head that his admirers grew impa-
tient. you are wasting your labor"
they said. What need is there that
you should chisel every hair? No one
will eyer look so high, and the pains
you are taking will never be appre-
ciated." The sculptor only answered.:
ut must be perfect; the gods can see"
No better argument than the notice OF
Omniscience could be given for OBJ
scure perfection. Flowers come to fin
ished bloom and beauty in wilder
nesses where no eye Of man ever look
ed. In the conduct of life small per-
fections show character, for they
spring from a higher fidelity than hu-
man eye-service. HE that is faithful
In little is faithful also In much"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

One Of the greatest storekeepers IN
the world has established what he
terms a store cadet school for boys IN
his employ. All the boys between Ger
tain ages are required to attend, or to
show that they are pursuing studies
elsewhere. The school is held on two
evenings In the week. and on school
evenings supper is furnished free to
the boys. The studies are similar to
those, pursued in business colleges, with
instruction also In physical exercises.
A little more than q year has passed
aimee Mr.. Wanamaker began the ex-
periment in his Philadelphia store, and
the results are encouraging. In add
ton I'd the direct results. there should
be a further outcome-an increase In
the number Of those who, though they
have to work for living, refuse 70
listen to the thoughtless cry that rich
men universally do not sympathize
with. or sacrifice for the welfare OF. the
Door. r.t t..
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

The X. of L. Journal says Debs is
on the wrong track.
The custom tailors will not hold a
national convention this year.
The machinists have decided to de-
mand the eight-hour day May 1, 1898.
Three thousand idle Buffalo work.
ingmen have gone to Batavia to pick
peas.
Metal polishers, painters and brew
ers have organized unions at Science
tady, N. Y.
The Louisville broom-makers are
driving every convict-made broom out
of that city.
Buffalo physicians are trying to have
passed an ordinance restricting the
use of fireworks. Too many accidents.
Cleveland skaters secured the S-hour
day several months ago. Now they
want the wages paid for the nine-hour
day.
The labor unions of In0.ana will hold
the Labor day celebration at Muncie
this year. All the cities in the state
combine.
Australian clergymen attached to
the presbytery at North Melbourne are
agitating for a minimum wage Of
$1,000 per year.
1t is proposed to build railroad on
the Labor Exchange plan from some
point on the Gulf of Mexico, in Texas,
to San Diego.
A Frisco firm lost a suit against the
Bakers Union for $4,000 damages for
boycotting. An injunction was also
denied the firm.
Employees of the street railways in
Plymouth, Eng, work eight hours a
day. The city owns the lines and the
fare is two cents. This would be call
ed anarchy in this country.
A Chinaman in Melbourne, Australia
has been fined $25 and $40 costs for
working after p. m. at his trade as
a furniture maker. That law was made
by anarchists, sure.
Atlantas Woman Club has promised
to make all purchases in the morning
if merchants will allow clerks a half
holiday on Saturday.
The Building Trades Council of
Cleveland has decided not to affiliate
with the proposed national organiza-
ton of building trades councils.
Gov. Hastings of Pennsylvania has
signed the Weller bill to protect en-
ployes of corporations in their right
to belong to labor organizations.
Horseshoers have seventy-four To-
calls, thirty-two of which work nine
hours. The horseshoers will try to
make the nine-hour day universal In
their craft.
The child labor law as now amend
ed in Illinois places that state in the
front rank of progressive industrial
communities. The law now applies to
all children in stores as well as fac
tories and workshops. Since July 1 nc
child under IA years of age can be EN-.
ployed in these departments of bust.
ness. The factory inspector Is also en-
powered under the new law to require
the discharge of children not in good
health and indirectly may result in the
removal of children from hazardous oc.
equations. This is long step in the
right direction and is bringing nearer
the complete emancipation of children
from the abuse made in too many in
stances of their labor for selfish ends
and corporate greed. lex.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
NAMES OF WEEK DAYS.

Sunday (Sun daeg in the Saxon)
comes from the sun, chief object of the
Saxon's worship.
Monday, or Moons daeg, was given
over to the worship of the moon.
Tuesday, or Tuisco's daeg, was so
called in homer of Tuisco, the son CT
earth and deified father Of the Teutoa.
ic race.
Wednesday belonged to Wooden, the
great god Of war.
Thor's daeg was named for Thor, the
eldest son of Wooden and Friga. the
brayest of the gods.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

"a Texas paper says that Texas
is still third In hogs, Of all the
states in the Union. In a few years
she will be first. Iowa now comes
first, with s,737,970, Missouri next
with S,o74,329. and Texas third with
As44,os5 Texas has e5s, 4oa more hogs
than Ohio, ls94,se4 more than Illinois,
l,as4,84 more than Kansas and $780,
1874 more than Nebraska. As COM
pared with last year Iowa shows de-
crease Of t.116,537, Missouri a de-
crease Of 95.082, Ohio decrease OF
III, 1854, Illinois a decrease of 1859,
Kansas q decrease Of 1875. Nebraska
a decrease OF 25,795 and Texas a de-
crease Of 81, 054, which shows that this
good state is still In the business OF
raising hogs, and with this years feed
crop this will be amply demonstrated.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
Banks and Banking.

The necessity for the use of money
is in very great measure obviated by
means of checks, notes. and bills of ex-
change. These are in effect orders
upon banks and bankers for the trans
fer of accounts upon their books, and
are an improvement upon the use of
money very much as money is an i'm
provement upon pure barter. They
substitute bookkeeping for money. II
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
A. senator in congress has proposed

A. senator in congress has proposed
an amendment to the rules OF the SEN
ate excluding from the chamber former
members of that body who use their
privilege Of admission to the floor to
engage in lobbying Coming from a
nersor not member OF the senate,
such an Implication against former oc-
cupants of seats in the highest leglsla-
five body in the republic might be dis
nissed as unworthy Of credence. But
It is presumable that Senator Hale
knew what he was doing when he pro-
pSsed the amendment, and If it does
not BECOME q gpln more is the pity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
\X NJ

day the moth abandoned the cocoon
and took refuge in the lace window cur
tains, where it continued working its
wings slowly, but 1t never attempted
to fly except one night. The gas lights
were turned out to save its life. Now
the moths body had begun to grow
rapidly in size, for it proved to be a
female and her eggs were developing.
Within two or three days she began
depositing her eggs on the window
panes and curtains just as in freedom
she would have done upon the limbs
and twigs of fruit trees and vines.
Hundreds of eggs were thus left be-
hind her and then she died, holding fast
to the lace curtains.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
Eject of Electricity on Seeds.

Experiments recently made at the
Massachusetts Agricultural College
tend to prove that electricity exerts an
apprcciable influence on the germina-
ton and early growth of the sprouts
but its influence diminishes as the
plant increases in size. Seeds subjected
60 a single application of electricity
show the effect for only few hours
but IL the current is applied hourly /.
acts constantly, except that as the
plants mature the beneficial effect is
wfFSllg feUk
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

A, dispatch from City Of Mexico says
the efforts on the part of physicians in
charge of the insane hospitals for
women to discover some safe narcotic
which should produce sleep have re-
suited in bringing into daily use in that
institution a simple remedy prepared
from the seed of white zapote. 1t pro-
duces tranquil sleep and since 1t has
been used no deaths from cerebral con-
gestion have been known at the insti-
tuition.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

The latest available statistics re-
garding the Bank of Spain state that
on Sept. 80, 1895, its note circulation
was 961, 100000 pesetas, against which
It held 495,000,000 pesetas in gold and
silver. On the same date the bank
had private deposits of 410,S00,000 pc
setas, and had advanced 175,7O0,000 Pc
setas on mortgages and 132,400,000
pesetas on commercial paper. The
Spanish treasury's account with the
bank was then over drawn 100000
pesetas. 'e
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

ouzoun-Ada, a port of the Caspian.
which is the starting point of the
Transcaspian railway, was visited by
an earthquake some years ago, and
since then 1t has become open to steam
ers which could not enter it before,
owing to the shallow water.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

In all probability Eve did it because
Adam refused to go and set out the
geraniums.
The longer man is married the less
room he finds for his clothes in any Of
the closets.
After man has moved he never feels
quite at home till the dog next door
quits barking at him.
Instinct is what tells a woman five
years afterward just what people didn't
send her wedding presents.
A woman can never enjoy visit
very much, because she is always wor-
rying for fear her husband will use all
the napkins for wash rags while she is
away
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

It costs IS to kiss Georgia girl and
SIS to kiss Pennsylvania widow, and
experienced men who have sampled
stock in both states say the latter Is
worth the difference. EftI.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

A Boston paper is trying to determine
"why men suicide" When It finds out
1t should try to discover why men
wedding.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

The new Chicago city directory gives
the name and address of Mr.. Yell. So
long as he is not college yell the pub
lie will not attempt to shut him up.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

No man ever gets quite so close up to
God as he does when his little child is
sick.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

If you wake up some morning in the
top Of tree please remember that the
cyclone season is On
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

The first step of knowledge is to
know that we are ignorant.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
away.

yrigas daeg was dedicated 10 the
wife of Wooden, and Saturday or Sac
terS daeg was called after the god
Saetef.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

ness are its utmost bound
The sacred fount no human eye hath
kennd,
Though many wight, beguiled by
sight or sound,
Eureka" may exclaim; IL the place
have found"
And sooth 10 tell, 1t is pleasant way &,
Through sweet variety of lawn and
wood,
Mountain and vale, green pasture, for
est gray
And peopled town, and silent solitude;
And many a point, at distance dimly
view'd,
For idle loiterers an unmeasured height,
BY persevering energy subdued,
Rewards the bold adventurer with a
sight
or undiscovered worlds-vast regions Of
delight.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
GONE GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

The Child's First Grief, or Call MY
Brother Brick tn Me''-Story Of q
Moth-Story of the Lost Children
Electricity and Seeds.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

chase it's flight
Oh! call my brother back!
THE flowers run wild-the flowers we
sowed
Around our garden tree;
Our vine is dropping with its load
Oh! call him back to me!'
He could not hear the voice, fair child,
He may not come to thee;
The face that once like springtime smiled
On earth no more thoull see.
A roses brief bright life of Joy,
Such unto him was given;
Go-thou must play alone, my boy!
Thy brother is in heaven!
And has he left his birds and flowers,
And must call in vain?
And, through the long, long summer hours
Will he not come again?
And by the brook, and in the glade,
Are all our wanderings Ger?
0h while my brother with me play'd,
Would had loved him more!'
Mrs. HemaIs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13

A woman's lads thrive on q mans
objections.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
The Child's First Grief.

H! call my brother
back to me!
/ an n OF p q y
alone:
The summer comes
with flower and
bee
Where Is my broth
err gone?
1.-THE butterfly is
glancing bright
Across the SUM-
beams track:
I care not now to
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-08-13
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
SOME ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
UNION WORKMEN.
A Few Short Chapters on Political
Economy-Relations to Labor, Money
and General Prices-Rents, Wages
and Interest.
The Pursuit of Learning.

HOSO with patient
and inquiring mind
W Guild seek the
stream Of science
to ascend,
Must count the cost,
and never hope to
find
Rest to his feet, or
to his wanderings
end.
The faithless road
doth ever onward
tend,
And cloiidc and dark
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-07

Robert VI. wetzel. services Ms health Of
hcer ..... ...-.............. b.. .... 100 W
Eleven physicians reporting ad cases OF -
contagious diseases. $500. .... 20 Ou
J :. Dymock, services ON BIRD OF review % @ s
j ermann 90 W
Furatiendiny meetings
james Sowden. 81; Win A. Childs, So
} b Curtis. a: Martin n. Kuhn. a;
William Walls, registration and fail .
clecliJn $3.50. $1,000, ........... 81 ~
ACtal "
The account oi DR.. Rees, for S47 80, for
making bacterial gical and microscope
cal examinations of suspected cases OF
dpbtheria, and also an account OF the
Calumet and flecla mining company, for
1910 81. for sanitary labor, watching
diphtheria patients, and for anti-toxine,
were laid upon the table until the return
OF Supervisor Duncan.
Upon motion. Mr.. Robert NJ. Wetzel was
appointed health officer for the ensuing
year.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
FRED MACKENZIE,
Township Clerk.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-07
Council Meetings.

Red Jackets new village fathers didn't
appear TO be ANXIOUS TO attend the meet
log of the council for only one OF the
newly elected aldermen was on hand last
evening and ony one al the old council.
President Vivian with Aldermen knivel
and Lisa were at the council room early
and remained until $40. but no one else
kept the village attorney and one or
two on lockers showed up. so Alderman
kmyel moved than an adjournment be
taken until this evening and the presi-
dent and the two present OF the council
went upstairs and attended the cinemato
scope entertainment.
Oae OF the aldermen remarked that a
quorum might be on hand il they waited
until $50, but they didn't intend to do
that and 40 adjourned
The authorities have been bothered
great deal with drivers who continually
violate the village ordinance in regard to
fast driving on the street and SO tn vii
lage has had a number of signs painted
with the warning TO drive slow by order
OF the village board These will be nailed
up on the street corners and In conspic-
uous places, particularly on Fifth street,
where DRYERS are inclined to speed their
horses. without regard TO the law in the
matter
The mee ing OF the council known as
the yearly meeting for the appointment
OF officers will be held next Monday even
ing. good deal of terest is taken in
this meeting as there are number of
applicants Tor some of TIE Offices 1t il
said that there are three or four appli-
cants for the position of village attorney
which Is now held by Attorney A. W.
Kerr. Marshal Ward and Officers Muir
ply and Stukle are understood to be ap-
plicants for their same positions for an.
other year and Street Commissioner
Ford is also looking for re-appointment.
Lauriun new council aud presiding
officer were OF hand last evening The u.s.
ual batch OF bills. and officers salaries we're
allow d, but no business OF Importance
was transacted. The Laurium council
holds its meeting for the appointment
OF officers next Monday evening
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-07

Ed Merz won the fancy cue in the bill
lard tournament which has been in pro-
gress at Schroeder's auditorium for sew
eral weeks past. Mr.. Parnall and Mr.
Merz had won an equal number OF games
each and the deciding contest came off
last Monday evening when the former
uOp
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-07

The report Of the librarian, of the dis
trict, for the last month shows the total
number Of books taken out OF the library
to be 2,753. The average number drawn
in day was PA and the lowest in any
day 62. The number OF new patrons of
the library during the month was So and
the total number of persons now enjoy
i7g the privileges of the library is 1874
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-07

John Menier, who was injured in an
accident in the II. & 7. l.. railroad yard
last week, was able to be out for the first
time yesterday. His shoulder is very
sore but no bones were broken.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-07

A few second hand cook stoves tc
close out at your own price. Carlton
Hardware Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-07

Bicycles in all grades, from the cheap
est to the best. also full line OF sundries
at Carlton Hardware Co.'S.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-07

GypsIne is the best thing known for
walls and ceilings. 1t is cheap and can
be applied same IA whitewasb. Carlton
Hardware 20.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-07

For desirable paint with a fine and
lasting finish, try the Favorlte prepared
paint, at Carlton Hardware Cos. store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-07

For SALE-Large new ranges, No. o.
price so. Range used two months, SIS
cost $50. OATES, AuctIoneer.