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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
ITO BE CONTINUED.I
Coining of Pennies.

It is not generally known that all the
minor coins of base metal, such as
pennies and nickels, are made at the
Philadelphia mint, and that nearly
100,000,000 pennies are coined there
every year. This large number is &C.
casioned by the fact that thousands OF
pennies are lost annually, and the gov
eminent has some difficulty in main
tanning a supply. The profit of the
government on their manufacture Is
large. The blanks for making them
are purchased for 81 thousand from
a Cincinnati firm that produces them
by contract. Blanks for nickels are
obtained in the same way, costing I'm
Gle Sam only cent and half piece.
Gold Is coined in Philadelphia and San
Francisco. Not enough of it comes in
to the mint at New Orleans to make
the coinage of 1t worth while. Gold
pieces are the only coins of the United
States which are worth their face value
intrinsically. A double eagle contains
$40 worth of gold without counting the
one-tentb part copper.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
Manicuyjng.

Amateurs are usually astonis,ied to
!. find that manicuring is so simple, and
that the following directions suffice:
Pour some warm water in bowl, I'M
. fold a small towel and lay 1T On one
knee; take the right hand and proceed
to cut the.nails in asemi-circle5 then
j file the edges, and steapthe ri ghtihand
s in the water; then take the left hand
md steep it in its turn. Having care
fully driedshe hands, push down the
: skin around the base Of the nails'with
an ivory instrument; brush the nails
, over with some red pomade, wipe them
off, and then polish them with plain
/, .chamois-covered pad, rather, small in
size,, using particularly the polishing
powder, till they SHINE. Then, to
!. crown all, sprinkle on the hands and
wrists u and rub in some delicionsly
scented sue dc. camelia, ,Mhic will at
.,once make this. skin look white, smooth
;, and soft.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01

There was 0Ree a mandarin, who WAS
+ excessively fond of jewels, and always
walked abroad with his. robe covered
with the sparkling gems. One day ne
was accosted by an oldnhonze, who,
following him through the street.
J bowed himself often TO the ground and
thanked the mandarin for his jewels.
What does the man mean?" cried
! the mandarin, in great alarm. Then,
8 addressing the bsnze, he saSdi Il never
. gave you any jewels, man.
Mo- replied tise bonze, but you
hhave let me look at them, and that is
, all the use you can make of them your
) self, so there is nc difference between
, us, except that You have the bncuble OF
guarding them, a task / should not
!. care for. "LHarpera Round Table.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
John NJ, Brooklyn.

You have the zGdiacal sign Leo,
which the sun rules, rising at birth and
therefore the Sun is your ruling planet
or significator. The sign Leo usually
denotes wlry, muscular, slender fig
ure, with wide shoulders in proportion
to the rest of the body; the complexion
fair and ruddy; the hair and eyes light;
the eyes are large and in some cases
they would be called "popeyes." You
are of sunny, cheerful temperament;
you are charitable and generous, too
much so for your own good; you are
very restless when not busy at some
thing; you are very apt to borrow
trouble In some way or cross bridges
before you get to them; you are appar-
emily quick tempered yet seldom get
your deep anger aroused; yet when you
do you become very fierce like the lion
when your anger is once aroused you
will give somebody that was the cause
of it the full benefit Of your opinion re-
CARELESS of their position or rank. You
have more than average pride and am
bition and have a natural gift of
language.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01

ceased to astonish her before she had
lived in the same house with the cous-
ms for month. Within the same pc
Rod she was gradually reduced to the
position Of cipher In the management
of the establishment. After that first
day Miss Field had not offered to abdi-
cate the seat at the head Of the table,
except al the only dinner party they
had given. Then the handsome Mrs.
Withers appeared in pearl-colored sat-
In and diamonds as the mistress Of GER
emonies to a dozen substantial citizens
and their extensively attired wives, en-
dured the two hours spent at table, and
the two duller ones in the great par
lors, where the small company seemed
lost and everybody talked as If AFRAID
of his own voice. She was no gayer than
the rest by the time the entertainment
was half over. The atmosphere OF re-
spectacle stupidity was infectious, and
this pervaded every nook Of her new
home. In her brothers house she had
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
What He Overlooked.

1t was evident that some thing preyed
upon his mind, and, as he was usually
light-hearted, they wondered what it
could be.
San oversight" he said by way OF
explanation, when asked about it
"Perhaps not serious one" he added,
"but still enough to trouble ME con-
siderably. l thoughtlessly let it slip
Thanksgiving day."
''Let what slip?"
"Why, the thanks that must be due
from every sensible person in view OF
the fact that there won't be any par
ticularly large assortment of bicycle
advertisements to worry up their con-
ficting claims for matter of three or
four months. Just think of what n
long rest that isl" Chicago Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
HERE'S A NEW COUNTRY!
NEW HOPE! NEW oPPORTUNITIEsl
THE LAND of SUNSHINE and PLENTY
MILD CLIMATE,F FERTILE SOIL. CHEAp
LANDS.

The building Of the Kansas City, Pitts"
burg & Gulf Railroad - Port Arthur
Route-has opened up country in
Western Missouri and Arkansas that
cannot be eXcelled as an agricultural
and fruit growing country. No other
country in America presents so many
'golden opportunities to the home
seeker, manufacturer or speculator. 1t
Is a land of sunshine and plenty, where
YOU can work out of doors IL months
in the year instead of six months No
hot winds in sumher,''no billiards. in.
winter. Lands are cheap along this
new line of road, because this
country has heretofore been remote
from railroad. Mild climate, healthy
and pleasant.
You should also see the new division
town of Mena, Polk Co., Ark. 1t is a
goH illustration of what pluck and
enterprise can do-build city of 500
people in 80 days. Mena is surrounded
BY a tributary country capable of sus-
tanning u city of 100000 people.
Homeseeker's tickets.one fare for
the round trip, plus $500 - can be-
bought at all principal northern and
eastern railroad points. on Nov. 18th,
Dec. LIST and 18th. Don't miss these
opportunities.
For full information. address
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
. Tove, of Blotting Paper.

Paper has been put to a variety of
uses. but its most curious employment is
foreshadowed in the recent patenting
of a. blotting-paper towel. The idea
is that person on stepping out of his
morning bath. instead of rubbing him
self dry in the orthodox manner,
should envelop his body in a towel OF
blotting-paper, which will, without
trouble, and in a few seconds, absorb
all the moisture upon his skin. The
idea is ingenious, but 1t does away with
that wholesome friction which many
halieva to ha SO beneficial to the skin.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
vbv,a widow Cots No Pension.

Mrs. Jane >Streaaaer, living nnear
. Rawhuska, Okla, applied for aNNsdow's
pension last summer and has ,jlst re-
peived notice that hea,. husband is alive
/; and drawing pension. She says she
helped bury her husband, who was
killed in battle in 1864, the burial TAX
ing place near!Terre GIaute, Ind and
will ask the department to determine
whether there was mistake Then,
nj and she can be reunited with One so
long mourned as dead, or wheEhe r
someone has frauduleEtly imperSen-
aated the dead man.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
In all its stages, and that is Catarrh-
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being a constitutional disease; re-
ouires a constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system, thereby destroying
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprictors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they
that it fails to cure. Send for list of tes-
timonials.
Address.
F. j. CHENEY, & CO., Toledo. o
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the Best.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
No Chance Gsr "A Defense.

.Iudge-Now, sir, what grounds have
you ito base your claims for divorce
upon?
Plaintiff-Your k@nor, mg wife
@nores so hasd that she wakes ta,e baby
and then she insists Epon me getting
mp and walking the floor with him.
.Judge-Application granted. Next
Cleveland Leader.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
low Hrougn.

She was waiting for the ''eaal and
was discussing trivial little everyday
! matterswith, her mother Nwhle wait
ling Tor the carriage.
"And among other things, lshe said,
~ really must get some collars"
mot for that gown" interrupted
I her incorrigible brother ':6ou can
ruse belt" Chicago Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01

"I'll make poem" said Rosalle Bell;
me make one, too" said sober-eyed Nell.
So Rosa brought paper, and pens, and INK,
And they sat them down to think, think.
think
But they thought so long and they thought,
so deep,
That Nurse Adele found them fast asleep
Emma c. Down in Youth Companion
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01

"Too bad that there is no reward for
genius in this world!'
"Whats the trouble now?'
"Well, our friend Jones, the pact, is
shoveling coal!''
Sorry to hear it," said the editor.
sfyyhen did he die?" Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
A President on Brandy for siokne ss.

The President of the Baltimore Medieal College,
who has thoroughly tested 5peers wines md
brandy, says:
am prepared 10 bear testimony to the value OF
Speers China Brandy as pure and valuab o
article in all cases of disease in witch reliable
stimulant Is required. regard It superior 70 most
French brandles HARVEY l. BYRD NJ -,
President and Professor OF Obstetrics aud Dis
eases of Women and Children. Baltimore Aedt-
cal College.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
He Had Vowed.

She-Would you love me just the
same, dearest. if / were poor instead OF
worth million?
He-I have registered solemn VOW
never to discuss the financial question
again.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
His Rrcdicam eait.

"Never talk, shop. at home. A naan
should never nix his hame and hic
business affairs"
But can't help it.
"Why,not?"
II edit the houaekeepers' column Of
saifamily, etory paper. Chicago Post
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
ooh, So Peaceful.

iYoungling-Whata quiet ssnlemn
game whistis.
Hostetter ian untl ertalxer}-Yes; l
enjoy it quite as much as funeral
North American.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01

Lord Nocount (proudly)-"I can trace
my descent from William the Conquer
or" Cynicus-"YOu have been a long
time on the downward path."-Truth
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
Good Advice.

"Mr. x has threatened to kick me
next time he meets me in society. If l
see him walk in what should I do?"
"Sit down. standard.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
GormandizInr In.ects.

The caterpillars are great eaters, the
different species consuming from five
to twenty times their own weight Of
food each day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01


purpose of obtaining exact data. He
was cordially received by Major Nc
ley, Mrs. Mckinley and the president
elect's;aged mother. Prof. Cunningham
is at present making a horoscope of the
Mckinley administration, beginning at
noon March 4. mtwill be printed in
March. Persons wishing to have horo-
scopes made should remember to- give
Christian name, place of birth and
residence, date and year of birth, hour
and minute if possible. If you ito not
know the hour, send two two-cent
stamps for particulars. Correspondents
should also bear in mind that tine as
trologer wishes it distinctly understood
that he treats the position of the plan
cts at time Of birth merely as indica-
tions and not causes. A planet may
signify an event, like the star of Beth
lehem for instance, but of itself it
has no other connection with it. Cor
respondents are answered free in these
columns. Address Prof. g w. Cum
bingham, Dept 4, 1874 Clinton street,
Chicago, Ill.
Answers printed in order as received
Here are some for this week:
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
A FUGuy Man.

She--Mr. Pyeface is SUCH a witty
man.
He-To he sure. His mouth itself IL
a funny crack. Cincinnati Enquirer
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01

Her hat was large, but-joyous truth
Revenge was waiting there;
Before her sat football youth
With head of Haunting hair.
Washington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
Friction.

She~I suppose it's bereditaryHkhat
makes pugs' noses so short.
He-Yes, being kissed there fOs so
many generations Truth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
A Severe Test.

"What makes you think Oddly is an
honest man."
Because I heard him tell his wife
that he stayed out all night to play;
poker" Detroit Free Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
CHAPTER Nv.
ONSTANCE

swered by her ster-
eotyped, languid
smile, wondering
only at the compla-
cency with which 8
man of her spouse's
years and shire wd-
ness hearkened tc
the bold f1attery oil
his parasite.
The exhibition
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01

The Australian dog and the Egyp-
tian shepherd dog never bark.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01
PLANETARY POINTS.
Sr,ME HOROSCOPES MRDEEBY
PROF. >CUNNINGNAlM.
Readers Are IEvited to Send'nin' Data
and Have Their Indications Printed
Rree-Planets, Indicate Events, but Do
NOT Cause Them.

HE w. horoscope - OF
William Mckinley
made by Prof. Gun
ningham a ) year
ago indicated that
he would become
president of the
United IS t a t e s
March 4, 1897. The
astrologer visited
the Mckinley home
% Contna Gov fhl
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-01-01

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Az
The times., 1897-05-23
He Sty Judgment.

A Cleveland young man met with de-
cidedly unpleasant mshap few nights ago
and one which will make him extremely
cautious hereafter. He was calling on q
young lady and left the house about l
O'Clock AS he walked down the street he
noticed familiar form a little ways
ahead of him. He looked again, and was
pretty sure it was close personal friend
The moon was shining fitfulIy, and the
shadows were deep, but he had confiden nee
in his eyes 1t was certainly his friend
He quickened his steps and rapidly over
hauled the man ahead. Foot by foot nc
neared him, and was just about TO call his
name-when something prevented.
Like lightning. the friend whirled around
and brought down his cane across our
hero's head. 1t smashed his hat and broke
his glasses and almost floored him.
Then the assaulting party leaped back.
and, striking q belligerent attitude, yelled
''Take that, you scOundrelo'
But he felt dreadfully sorry when he
finally comprehended who it was:
The moral of all which is that you cant
be toe careful after dark during the foot
pad season.-Clevelaud Plain Dealer.
The times., 1897-05-23
The Cathird'S Plight.

"GCing through the woods one day" said
q lover of birds II saw catbird with
one of It's wings caught in a brier bush.
There was a ciump of briers here, with a
narrow opening at one place. between two
of the bushes. The catbird had tried to
fly through that opening and had made q
miscalculauon and got one of its wings
impaled ON thorn. The other wing was
free and it was flapping that and trying
to get clear of the bush
Around this bush there must have been
at least forty other birds, Of one kind or
another catbirds and brown thrashers and
wrens and grass chippies, and so on, that
had been attracted by the unfortunate
catbird's cries and its efforts to escape, and
that appeared TO have gathered there To
help it.
'They fluttered about, close TO the bush,
flying around at great rate, and making
q lotof noise, but not really doing any thing.
Some Of the smaller birds would fly around
very close to the bush or even under it,
and l imagined some of the bigger birds
SAYING to some of these venturesome little
fellows: Here, you brown thrasher, you,
why don't you get under him there, and
would only go about so close He wasn't
going to get caught. What the birds
would have done, finally, don't know.
think they would have helped the catbird
in some way, but 1 undertook to help it
myself
.'Of course, couldn't go right up to
it, for that would have frightened it,
and may be make it hurt itself even
worse. 1 had with me sawed-off broom
stick, that l carried for a walking stick,
and l undertook to free the catbird with
that. 1 thrust the stick through the brier
bush. all the other forty birds looking on,
and brought the end Of it gently against
the catbird's wing, and pushed the wing
off the thorn. But, in starting away, the
catbird got the wing caught again on
another thorn. That was bad, and stood
off q minute, deliberating about what to
do next, the whole flock of birds still
fluttering round, and the imprisoned cat
bird was now pretty nearly exhausted. 1t
was tiEie TO drop all ceremony. andI simply
walked up to the bush and took the cat
bird off the thorn wi tn my hands.
.'Just beyond the brier bushes there
was a smooth, grassy spot in the woods,
and l laid the catbird down there, the
whole lot OF birds that had been hover
ing about the brier bush folio wing along
more or less near, and hanging around
there Pretty soon the catbird got up
and flew to little tree nearby. 1t
wasn't strong, but it could fly, and its
wings were all right When it flew up
into the tree all the other birds flew
away. From the tree the catbird sang its
thanks to me. and there left it." Home
Journal
The times., 1897-05-23
CONTROL Of CITY BANKS
MeSsrS. Woodward and Parker
Deny a Current Report.
NO CONSOLIDATION INTENDED
They Designate as Preposterous the
Story That L. II. Letter Is at the
Head of a Syndicate, of Which
They Are Members-Their Plans
TO Be Made Known Soon.

An interesting story went the rounds OF
the financial institutions of the city yes
terday relative to the present and future
banking operations of Mr.. s. W. Wood
ward, of the firm of Woodward & Lothrop
and Mr.. E. southard Parker, president OF
the Columbia National Bank.
These two gentlemen control the Co
lumbla National Bank, and recently they
bought out the National Bank of the Re
public, and at present have almost corn-
pleted negotiations to obtain control of
the Metropolitan National Bank, all of
this city.
They hold, also, large, If not a con-
trolling, interest in the Washington Loan
and Trust Company according to report
yesterday, and il was stated that the OBJ
Ject Of Mr.. Woodward and Mr. Parker in
obtaining control of all these banking
properties was TO abolish three of them
and to establish one bank with a capital
of S2,000,000. Mr. l.. 2. Letter was given
as the head OF syndicate which is back
Ing them.
These statements are so interesting in
any event, and so important If true, that
reporter for The Times called on Mr.
Woodward last night at his hadne on Wy
omiug avenue, Washington Heights, to OBJ
tain from him, if possible, either a COR
roboration or a denial of them.
Mr.. Woodward laughed considerably ovel
the report.
ANY paper which publishes it as O
matter of fact" he said, will not only
possibly be doing myself and Mr.. Parker
a grave injustice, but will also be doing
a very foolish and very hurtful thing
for itself. There is no truth In anything
you have told me-
Not contented with this, however, Mr..
Woodward put on his hat and accompanied d
The Times man to the residence OF Mr..
Parker, a few blocks away, on Nineteenth
street. This gentleman had retired, but
Mr.. Woodward sent word to him that
there was a very interesting story for
him downstairs, and that he would much
better get up and come down.
To the gentlemen together the report
was repeated as Mr.. Woodward had be-
fore heard it, and Mr.. Parker also made
a very strong denial.
There is not one item OF truth in the
whole statement" he said. INF. Wood
ward and myself have purchased the
Metropolitan Bank for ourselves. There
is to be no consolidation of banks A
capital stock of S2,o00,O0o would be
preposterous in Washington. 1t is almost
more than all the banks in town to-
gether have, or at least is out of all pro.
portion 20 any other capital stock.
More than that, as all these banking
properties are now run they have businesses
of their own, and profitable ones, which
would be tlispelled largely in any consolida-
tion. The Metropolitan Bank, for instance
The times., 1897-05-23

on Fifteenth street, is one Of the oldest
banks in Washington, if not the Oldest, and
has drawn around itself during its many
years of existence clientele OF business
men and a class Of business that would not
eniGrate 10 any institution on Ninth street
for instance, or Pennsylvania avenue, or
anywhere else than Fifteenth street, If the
Metropolitan were closed nearly all this
business would be scattered around in the
other banks in the neighbOrhood The
same is true of the Columbia and OF the
National Bank of the Republic"
Mr.. Parker sai1to The Times man furt her:
"There viii be information 20 be given out
about the Metropolitan Bank very soon,
when we take charge. AT present we donOt
ourselves know exactly what will be done,
and who will lie the board of directors
These matters will develop, although, Of
course, we have formed plans. However,
they are not in such shape that we could
profitably give them out at present"