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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Miss May Brewer, who has been
visiting her uncle, Eli Marshall, OF
Lincoln township, took the train
here, Wednesday morning. for her
home at Oklahoma City. She was
called home by the illness of her
mother.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

G. K. Reese, who has been night
operator at the Missouri Pacific
depot for the past two years, has
been appointed agent at Gypsum
City. He left for his new place
Tuesday. We very much regret to
lose Mr.. and Mrs. Reese, as they
are among our best citizens.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Mrs. j. A. Scroggs and Mrs.
Frank Demoss returned from Osa-
watomie the latter part OF last week,
where they had been visiting Harry
Baldwin and wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

The subject at the Christian
church, next Sunday evening, will
he: "Tbe crucifxion of Christ"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23
McDONALD'S

BUS AND TRANSFER LINE.
Passengers and baggage taken to
and from all trains, day and night.
Terms reasonable.
Leave orders at Fourth Avenue
hotel.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Mrs. Arthur Randall, of Richland,
came down, YESTERDAY, on visit to
her parents, Joseph Mundell and
wife. at Greeley.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Miss Belle Ollie came up from
Chanute, Monday, TO visit her broth
err, G. B. Ollie.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

The mechanical work of the last
two weeks issues of the AGITAToR
has been done wholly by our elder
son, Lee Champe, and Miss Genie
Ober. Lee is only 10 years of age
and Miss ODER has only been work
ing at the trade few weeks. We
consider this mighty good work for
couple Of "kids."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Now let us have Gospel tenn
perance meeting" and pray for the
suppression of the joints. Our
people voted FOR them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Rev, K. W. White will preach at
the Earnest school house, next Sun.
day afternoon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Hank Ellis, w. P. Mcdonald, D..
w Warbritton and Mrs. r. l.. Row
went to Chanute, Wednesday, to
attend the old soldiers reunion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23
100000 dozen Eggs wanted,
for which l will give highest
prices in cash or trade.
STEWART, The Leader.
A ten.pound boy has come to live
with Will Wyatt and wife.
Miss Maud Herman returned
from Kansas City. yesterday.
Rem Mundell and wife are up
from Wichita, visiting Mrs. Bruins
and family.

Another thirty per cent install.
ment is being paid to the depositors
If the First National Bank.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

j. L. Wagstaff has been quite
sick for several days.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

D. L. Jones had business at Otta-
wa, Tuesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

We learn that Mrs. H. ] Hassard,
formerly of Garnett, now of Blue
Mound, has been very sick for some
weeks past, with fever, but is now
improving.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Among lot of eggs received by
Capt. Hannum, Wednesday, was
one with the following inscription
Wanted, a wife. John Shea,
Harris, Kansas, Anderson county
Good home. Bachelor"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

The smoke stack of the electric
light engine blew down. Wednes-
day morning, and there were no
stree: lights for night or two.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23
Additional local on last page.

Judge Schoonover went to Kansas
City, Tuesday, on business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Mrs. L. Champe went to Geerley,
Tuesday, to care for members OF the
family of LATE Champe, j., who are
sick.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Miss S. j. Thompson went to
Colony, Wednesday, to visit Rev.
Crawford and family few days
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

uenduche stOppod in 20 minutes by Dr.
Mt,Ias. PxIN PIIIs. zone cent a dose"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23
SILVER CLUB MEETING.
Don't Fail to Attend.

Don't Fail to Attend. =,
At meeting of the Free Silver W
club held April 10th, the following
program was announced for the @.
next meeting, May 3rd; -,
instrumental music l.,
Singing. q,
Select reading.
Speech.
Song by the young mems quar-
tette. IN
The election of officers for the en- hi
suing quarter will follow the pro- ii
gram. d'
All those interested in the well to
fare of the "common people" are
cordially invited to attend. -;
Miss Oma Mathews spent Sunday Ii
at Colony. hi
Mrs. Pepper came up from lola, =,
Wednesday, on visit. ~
Mrs. Kit Trouter, of Olathe, is
visiting at the Lamasney ranch. ..
Jim Fry came over from Osawat- ht
omle, Saturday to visit his mother. sc
Rev. Z Marshall went to Kansas
City, Wednesday morning, on bus. =,
mess. .,
CT. Hiatt has been in Kansas a
City this week, buying millinery
goods. y,
Prof. R. A. Hampshire, OF Bur dc
lington, was iii the city this week, bt
visiting his parents u
James Brandon came down from !.
Kansas City, Tuesday. lie is pre- =,
pairing to move his family to Garrett
Miss Estella Brooke went to Cha
mute, Tuesday, where she will visit ~
Miss Maud Portsmouth.
Miss S. j. Thompson went to
Colony, Wednesday, to visit Rev. sc
Crawford and family few days Il
Mrs. l.. Champc went to Geerley, -,
Tuesday, to care for members of the b,
family of LATE Champe, j., who are ~
sick. +,
The smoke stack of the electric h,
light engine blew down. Wednes- W
day morning, and there were no *
street lights for night or two. OF
We learn that Mrs. H. ] Hassard, !,
formerly of Garnett, now of Blue i.
Mound, has been very sick for some
weeks past, with fever, but is now
W
improving. =,
John Grumme's team thought b.
they would take little run Monday al
morning. They started from the e.
Santa Fe depot and ran for short I
distance, but nothing was hurt. b
Among a lot of eggs received by
Capt. Hannum, Wednesday,, was f
one with the following inscription
"Wanted, a wife. John Shea,
Harris, Kansas, Anderson county
Good home. Bachelor"
There is Nothing SO Good. !,
There is nothing just as good as q
DR.. Kings Few Discovery for Con. a
sumption, Coughs and Colds, so de !,
mand it and do not permit the degl. 7
er to sell you some substitute. He .
will not claim there is anything :,
better, but in order to make more \
profit he may claim something else s
!, to be just as good. You want DR.. i
~
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

John Grummel's team thought
they would take little run Monday
morning. They started from the
Santa Fe depot and ran for short
distance, but nothing was hurt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Jas. Smith, Geo. Marshall, Nate
Norris and Misses Lula and Mary
Stephenson and Genie ODER went
to lola, today, to attend a meeting
of the Baptist Young Peoples I'm
ion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Miss Estella Brooke went to Cha
mute, Tuesday, where she will visit
Miss Maud Portsmouth,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

"Buck" Cantrell has returned
from "Rackensack." He says he
got the Arkansas shakes, and, had
to come home.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

A. Monroe has received letter
from his elder son, who lives in Mis-
souri,, has lately left the Republican
party, and is now hurrahing for
free silver and Populism.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23
FREE DRINKS!
A Great Coffee Drawing.

A competent representative OF
the G. F. Blankc Tea and Coffee Co. j.,
of St. Louis, MO-, will give a dem.
opstration Monday, Nay Bird and con-
tinue for one week or more, at the
Kansas City Cash store, Garnett,
Kas., where he will demonstrate q.
F. Blankets Exposition Brands OF
coffee. The public is cordially in
vited to call and sample cup of the
finest coffee that ever tickled the
palate of man or woman, lie Will
also give instruction in cofeemak,
ing. Everything free.
Remember, at the Kansas City
Cash Store, Monday, May 3rd.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

James Brandon came down from
Kansas City, Tuesday. lie is pre-
pairing to move his family to Garrett.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Mrs. j. T. Stubebaker has been
visiting her parents, in Coffey coun-
ty.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23
Live stock Market Report.

ComIed and furnished weekly by
Wright & Hannah, live stock COM
mission merchants. Kansas City.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

T. 6. Brunson aud wife went t
Kansas City, Monday morning.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Prof. R. A. Hampshire, OF Bur-
lington, was iii the city this week,
visiting his parents
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

--Patronize the Garnett Laundry
if you want good work,
Miss Myrtle Brown went to
Leavenworth, Wednesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

Jim Fry came over from Osawat-
Eomle, Saturday to visit his mother.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

DR.. Smedley left, Tuesday, 70
Muscatinc, Iowa, on business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-04-23

G. r. Hiatt has been in Kansas
City this week, buying millinery
goods.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21
Writing by Cave Dwellers.

A discovery Of unusual Interest-in
deed one might say of nearly the
greatest Importance that has been
anthropology-has latteny been an.
nounced by NJ. Ed Pfette, and consists
In the finding in the cave of Mas
DAHL, in the departments of Ariege,
France, layer of pebbles of unques-
tionably neothlithic age, In which many
OF the surfaces are painted in various
devices with the peroxyd of iron, says
an exchange. In these markings there
appears to be almost unquestionable
evidence of the existence of an alpha
bette language, and 1t is even surmised
that some of the markings may even
Indicate entirely conventionalized phu-
netic characters. The pebbles in ques-
ton are mostly rounded or fiattened
stones of quartz or schist from the
river Arise, and overlie deposit con-
tanning the bones of various large quad
rupeds-reindeer, aurochs, horses etc.
while above them rests a mixed lay
er, in the upper portion of which are
found polished stone axes.
In some cases the entire surface of
the pebbles is coiored, but more fire.
quently the stones are marked on one
or both sides with simple devices-dots,
bars and graphic" or combination
characters, while occasionally a border
forms part of the decoration. These
various devices are classified by NJ.
Piette in four categories: Numerals,
symbols, Photographic signs and alpha,
betical characters. Most of the spots
and bars are ingeniously reasoned out
to be numerical characters, those of the
first series tspots) being considered to
be units of the higher groups of fig
ures, and those of the second (the bars)
to represent simple numerals. In the
Photographic signs NJ. Piette believes
to have found the transcription of NAT
ural objects, such as serpents, trees,
reeds, etc. Assuming the alphabetical
signs to be properly Interpreted in their
leaning. e., to be syllable in thei,.
construction-the question Is raised:
Can 1t be possible that these pebbles
were employed in building up words
and sentences, much as children use
boxes Of letters? However conclusive
or ineonclusive may be NJ. Plette's in.
depreciation of his finds, their discoy-
cry will doubtless tend 10 warm up the
zeal of anthropologists In the direction
of the new and most instructive field
of Investigation which has been opened
up to them
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21
passenger. Cause of dea tn un.

cabin passenger Cause of dea th nm.
known"
lie muttered something under his
breath which was quite unintelligible
to me. Then he demanded to see Bran.
dons effects. | led the way into his
cabin. He ansacked every trunk and
pormanteau: but not q yestige of papef
or anything of value did he discover.
The expression on his face when he left
the ship some hours later was not par
tlcularly pleasant.
"hen we arrived at the docks at
New York l smuggled Mr.. Brandon
ashore In one OF his daughters trunks
after they had been searched by the
customs officer No one In the shin
ever suspected the truth. Their secret
remained alone with NE.
1t was arranged that Alice and [
should be married quietly before set
ting out ON my next voyage. and our
honeymoon was to be spent on the
bosom of the deep. When we parted
that night she promised to communl.
cate with me when her father had Sc
N"'eu Sohht iuitt Tctrtdt IN the cOun-
try. She kept her promise. Here Is
the letter. have preserved ii all these
years. 1t has neither superscrlption
nor signature:
Dear Old Captain-Many, many
thanks for all your kindnesses. NV
husband and for Mr.. Brandon Is my
husband, though 1t was not known Ia
the Arlington-will never forget them.
Pray forgive the deceit we found II
expedlent to practice on you In order to
carry out our plans. We are In fairly
affiuent circumstances, for my husband
did not lose the money In speculation.
as | thought 1t necessary to tell you.
Dear Captain, know | can rely ON
you, for your own sake, not to inform
the authorities about my husband. As
he died at sea, we expect to live secure
ly, unmolested by the bank officials or
the police. Good-by forever"
And that was the end of my 70.
nance. No, l never heard anything
more about them. Whether they lived
to enjoy their lll-gotten gains or wheth.
er they didn't, I cannot tell. But this
| do know, she was the first woman
that ever fooled me, and, by heaven,
she was the last l never gave another
the chance
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21
THE CAPTAINS LOVE.


Jobson was at the wheel away behind
US, and the watch on deck was loung-
Ing about forward. Some days pre-
yious to this / had had the temerity to
confess my love for her, and asked her
TO be my wife. She had made me in
expressibly happy by promising, sub
Ject to my obtaining her fathers con-
sent. This, after some demur, he had
granted, and that night the future ap-
peared very bright for me.
We had been sitting silent for some
time, too happy for words, gazing on
the setting sun as it disappeared into a
glowing mass of golden-r trimmed clouds
on the horizon, when, to my infinite
amazement, she suddenly burst into
tears.
Darling, what is the matter?" | ex-
claimed in an agony of apprehension.
"Oh, Alfred, l have just heard such
a dreadful story from my father shall
never be happy again. We can never
be married now."
"Never be marriedw l calculated,
aghast. "Why?'
Because my father Is IA criminal.
Oh, l feel so miserable, I think l shall
throw myself overheard"
Alice, for heavens sake don't talk
like that, or you'll drive me mad. What
has he done?"
Something dreadful Oh, don't
speak to me any more" and she sobbed
violently.
AT that moment l was so mad | felt
half inclined to go down and tear the
old scarecrow out of his berth by the
scuff of his neck and demand what the
deuce he had done to cause my darling
such poignant grief. But didn't. In
stead, drew her to my side and kissed
her tears aYay.
TEL me I'll about It," I said, sooth-
ingly.
well, my father, as you are aware,
was an agent in one of the banks in
Arlington, Victoria, and 1t seems he
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21

embezzled large sums of money belong
ing to the bank to speculate with. OF
course, he meant to replace 1t before
the audit, when the deficit would have
been discovered. But he lost it all, and
that it why he fled the country"
rs that all?" said l, with a sigh of
relief. ITS bad enough, certainly, but
l fail to see that in itself it forms a
sufficient barrier to our union.'
But that is not the worst. My faith
er Is convinced that the police may
have traced him to Melbourne and to
this ship. He declares he will be ar
rested on landing"
Nothing more likely" I thought.
But asked: Has he any plan to sug-
gestr'
''Yes, oh, yes, If you will only assist
him. But it seems too horrible to con-
template. He says 1t is his only chance
to escape"
what is 1t, them
''That he should die and be buried at
seaw she responded, with perceptible
shiver.
81 don't understand"
"He proposes to feign death. Then,
after he had been sewed up for burial
we must find the means to liberate him
and substitute something else"
The daring audacity of the proposal
fairly took my breath away. If discov-
cred, the consequences to me in aiding
and abetting felon to escape would
be disastrous. resolved to have moth
ing to do with such criminal proceed
ing, but look of entreaty from those
fearful eyes made me falter in my res
olution.
"For my sake" she murmured, plead
ingly, placing her fair white hand on
my arm. Her touch thrilled me. l hes.
itated no longer, but gave an unwilling
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21

feeling of relief when the man opened
his eyes, and the resuscitated Brandon
sat up. l administered some brandy,
which helped to revive him. Then he
produced from an American trunk
dummy figure which he had previously
prepared and weighted, and inclosed 1t
in the shroud. This he sewed up with
his own hands. Not word was spoken
by either of us. When all was COM
pleted l stepped out to reconnoiter.
Seeing the coast was clear, ] signaled
him, and he crept swiftly across the
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21
passage into his daughters cabin,
where he concealed himself.

passage into his daughters cabin,
where he concealed himself.
In the first dog watch of the same
afternoon the bell commenced to toll
its solemn knell for the funeral of An
thony Brandon. Officers and men and
passengers stood round me with heads
uncovered as l read from the Book of
Common Prayer the beautiful and i'm
pressive burial service.
After the funeral Brandon returned
to his own cabin, which was kept con-
stantly locked, and the key of which
| retained in my possession. With my
conlyance, Alice smuggled food to him
from day to day. Several weeks after
ward, while proceeding up the Atlantic
coast under all sail, we were hailed by
tug. Anticipating danger | slipped
down the companion way and convey
ed Brandon to my own cabin for con-
cealment. When l went on deck again
l was just In time to see a stout, we'll
groomed party clambering over the YES
sells side. Without any prelimina ries
he brusquely demanded:
Got passenger Of the name of
Brandon on board?"
Il had, stranger; l had
He gazed at me inquiringly.
"Come below, sir" said /.
AS we descended he explained that
he was a detective sent in pursuit of
Brandon, who had absconded from
Australia with a considerable sum of
money and valuable negotiable securi-
ties. When he had produced his war
rant, ordered the mate to fetch the
logbook. Under date of Jan. 15 he
read this entry:
Buried at sea in latitude 35 degrees
40 minutes north, longitude 33 degrees
IL minutes west, Anthony Brandon.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21

With Hall which cannot be equalled in SOUTH
western Nevada For terms, Theatrical Mana
gers will address the Proprietor.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21
HAWTHORNE EsMERALDA COUNTY, NEVADA April. 2l 1897

consent. All, what folly will not a man
commit when in lovel
Next day it was reported that Bran
don was seriously indisposed. | took
out the medicine chest, as in duty
bound, and ordered the cabin stewart
to attend him. Three days later Mr..
Brandon was reported dead.
When l was Informed of this I en-.
tered his cabin. He was lying on the
under berth, pale and motionless as
death. felt the body; 1t was cold and
rigid. If this were not death. he simu-
lated 1t to perfection. l sent for the
sailmaker, who sewed the body up In
my presence. When his task was com
pleted l dismissed him, and, securing
the cabin door inside, with a sharp
knife ripped open the stitches. MY
hand shook painfully. What If he
were really dead?
l confess to experiencing a singular
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21
At Literary Dinner.

81 suppose there were some bright
things said at Mrs. Lionunter's literary
party last night?'
"A few"
"Who got off the most interestlng"
"The butler-when he announced
that dinner was resdy."-Illustrate
Bits
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21
And He Was Carromed OF.

Traveller lat a crowded hotel)-How
much do owe you? What's my bill?
Hotelkeeper-Let ME see; your room
WAS
Traveler-I didn't have any room. |
slept on the billiard table
Hotelkeeper-Ah, well, 40 cents an
hour.-Boston Post.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21

No dinner tastes as good as II reads In
a cook book, and woman never looks
as well as d fashion plate.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21
CandeIaria Hall SalOOn

Is well known and finely furnished anc is the
most popular resort In Caudearia. Ihe DAT IL
stoctad with the choicest and best brands oil
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-04-21
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

To be hau IN Vie E""i Ae'
Mr.. Thomas viii conduct nothing but nrst'
class house, and cordial welcome VIII DO "a
tended TO all guests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-11
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Charles Mead, a Washington irsmo
committed suicide in that cjtv I Ias,'
night by cutting his throat with = rs las'
The London Times announces ,ba'
the Bank of England directors b 'ua.
consented to hold one fifth Of -a .bs
banks reserve in silver. -'
Senator Hanna believes in sdvsr,i,
ing. Yesterday he received adysncsl
proofs of Autographs of a bust Of b bi~
self, and will post them all over tho
Buckeye State in the interest Of bis
candidacy to the United States sens,s ~.
The steamer Cleveland which srriv.
ed at Otter Point, B. c., yesterday from
st. Miohaels, Alaska, had about saSn ~
600 in gold on board. There ware q
passengers from Dawson on the Clevs =.
land, but there were few miners in the
party able to tell OF prosperity.
a passenger elevator in the Ama,i
can Tract Society's tall building in Nsw
York broke loose at 8 O'Clock lsst MON,
and fell to the cellar, smashing ITSELF
into splinters and crushing to death
the elevator boy and the engineer NJ
the building.
N. E. Dowd, prosperous real estate
man of Rolla, Mo-, and member oftbe
school board, was horsewhipped on the
street yesterday by Miss Myra Blsncb.
ard, a teacher in the public schools.
Dowd had made disparagipg remarks
shout her at meeting Of the board on
Friday night.
Joseph Mahatfy, an iron moulder and
poor man of New York, with an aged
invalid mother, has been informed that
he is heir to an estate in Ireland worth
$35, 900, but he tells the lawyers that be
will not accept the money. When i.
was found that Mahahy was the heir
suit was brought in Ireland to determine
the matter, and the decision was in his
favor.