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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
KANSAS AGlrAT0R. GARNETT. KANSAS.

The decks Of the enemy are cleared
to fight the forts that mark the har-
Dor entrance, for/the insignificant little
pieces on the, white sands Of New
York's pleasure ground have not en-
gagged the serious attention of tie COM
mander. The great guns Of his main
battery, though pointed in that direc-
ton, have not deemed them worthy OF
a single broadside. This he reserves
for the more difficult task Of silencihg
the forts of the Narrows. A report,
little louder than that OF toy pistol,
however, at last attracts his attention
and, before he has time to reply with
even one of his rapid fire guns, num-
Der Of steel cylinders are Kissing and
suffering through the smoky atmos-
phere. With accclerating velocity they
rise as high as the foremast-head, then
turn their noses downward, and, with
unerring aim, one of them crashes into
his starboard side forward, tearing
away the armored plates and leaving a
hole through which rush the waters OF
the bay. Another falls a little astern,
too far away to do it's work Of destruc-
ton, though the conclusion shakes the
ponderous fighting machine from stern
TO stern, disables her steering gear and
puts her engines out Of line. The guns
from the forts at the Narrows now
open fire at long range, and after q few
we'll directed shots, white flag is seen
floating at the masthead-and New
York is saved.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

eyes," said the man who had been
looking at some apartments in the big
building, cts very nice. But don't
see how can take the place.
whats the matter?" inquired the
janitor.
81 observe by your printed rules that
you don't keep the elevator running all
night. And l must say don't like the
idea of walking up and down five or
six flights of stairs every time my wife
wants to know whether a burglar is
trying to get into the cellar. Wash
ington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

What causes the headaches and other
nervous troubles which plague SO
many boys and girls in the schools
and 30 many students in the colleges?
Steady, cheerful and reasonable appli-
cation Of the mind is not bad for any
body; it conduces to fine health by de-
veloping that vital energy-brain
force-which runs the whole physical
machine. Probably in nine cases out
of ten the mischief is traceable to some
kind of disorderly living, to nocturnal
excitements, irregular hours, or the
waste OF force in some foolish indulg-
ence. Here, for in lance, is the state
ment of an experienced physician to
the effect that 70 per cent of the ner-
vous diseases he has dealt with were
caused by tea and coffee. Professor
Spade holds that they are positively
injurious to children and young peo-
pie, and many persons past middle life
would be much better off without
them"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
COLOR IN CIGARS.
A Light Wrapper May Not Mean Mia
Smoke.

Light Wrapper May Not Mean o MILO
Smoke.
One of the most absurd fads OF the
cigar trade isthat of color In reference
to the Havana The idea prevails that
color is Indicative Of strength. It is no
such thing, says the London Grocers'
Monthly. A light or medium colored
cigar is not necessarily mild or medium
in flavor, for the simple reason that the
color refers to the outside wrapper only,
which in itself is. of very thin sub
stance and in quantity is of very small
proportion to the other materials that
make up the cigar. AS matter Of fact,
the filters and bunch wrappers will de-
termine the body or strength Of the
cigar. The actual strength, or, other
wise, Of the inner body Of the cigar
namely, filters and bunch wrappers, is
too often an unknown quantity. It is
quite true that statement may be
made that these parts are so-and-so.
or mixture of this and that, and give
a certain ash, etc., but this explains
nothing Not only are there various
grades of the same tobacco in relation
to quality, but there are also variety
of grades that determine strength. With
the exception that certain tobaccos have
varying degrees of body or otherwise, a
mild, medium or full cigar is largely a
matter of chance. The craze for light
colors or dark colors has, nevertheless,
assumed alarming proportions. The
manufacturers, particularly those Of
Cuba, are at their wits ends how to
grapple with the matter. Nature is very
impartial and quietly ignores the fads
ana fancies of people in general. To-
bacco leaves, like most things, are sub
ject to the vagaries of the natural ele-
ments. A crop may give an undue
proportion of dark, light or medium,
except for color all may be equally
good. What is the manufacturer to do
if he can only dispose of his light and
medium, and has to keep all his dark ?
He already threatens to raise the price
on his lighter colors, in which case the
public would be paying higher price
for by no means the best article. It
might be reasonably assumed that, as
possessing the essential qualities Of a
good cigar, the darker cigar is by far
the best. It is about time that the re-
taller should take hand in the mat
ter =
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

Pittsburg Improvements Completed
The improvements that the Balt-
more and Ohio Railroad have had nm.
der way at Pittsburg for the past fif-
teen months have been completed with
the exception of a small amouns OF paw
ing between the tracks, which will b
done in the spring.
The line now has splendid terminals
at that point and sufficint traclsage to
handle the vast amount of business
with not only economy, but with CO.
lerity. The changes cost in the neigh
borhood of $4,000 and consist Of .
new yard at Glenwood Zone OF Pitts
burg's suburbs,) double track trestle
nearly two miles in length, the chang
ing of the line of road leading into tho
passenger station and the building OF
new freight yards near that point
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
THE WORD YANKEE"
An Examination of Several Theories n
to Its Derivation.

to Its Derivation.
AS the word Yankee frequently ap-
pears in the dispatches relating to the
difficulties with Spain the Indianapolis
News has been looking up the subject
and finds that the common story of its
origin is that Yankees is a variation
of YANKEES, or Yangees, or Yaunghees,
a name said to have been given by the
Massachusetts, Indians to the English
colonists, being, it is supposed, an In
dian corruption Of the word English,
or as some think, Of the French word
Anglais. The word is said to have been
adopted by the Dutch on the Hudson,
who applied 1t to the people of New
England in contempt. The other the.
DRY is that it was derived from the
Scotch word yankie, as applied to the
English settlers, as If English articles
meant necessarily excellent articles
and others see the origin in the appu
cation of the definition of excellent an6
smart to the English colonists. Thi.
application is held by good authority
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

The new gun may be briefly describ-
ed as follows:
The field piece consists of cylindri-
cal tube forming the main body, which
is separate from the part containing
the breech. The gun is supported by
steel framework, the rear end of which
carries the breech portion, and the
front forms the forward half Of the
muzzle ball bearings, the other half
consisting Of ring shrunk upon the
main tube near the muzzle. Since the
bore is perfectly concentric with the
breech cavity the gun can be loaded
without absolutely bringing the main
tube to rest.
In this type, the gun is rotated by
means of gear and sprocket wheels
similar to those on the bicycle for null
tiplying speed and transmitting power.
A small bevel gear, which surrounds
the gun, engages larger one mounted
on the trunnions. This large wheel
carries on its shaft small sprocket, to
which it is keyed. A sprocket chain
leads from this to a large sprocket
wheel mounted on the trail. The latter
wheel may be revolved either by hand
or foot power, depending upon the size
Of the gun.
The speed is so multiplied, through
this system of sprocket chain and
gears, that a velocity Of twelve hun
bred revolutions per minutes is i'm
parted to the gun.
Owing to there being practically no
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

Dispatches from Shanghai state that
the Chinese complain bitterly Of the
fact that they do not possess war
port for the five warships which are
being built for them abroad, and which
are due to arrive in Chinese waters this
summer. Unless Wei-Hai-Wei, occu-
pied by the Japanese, is evacuated,
which is doubtful, the Chinese have no
place in which to receive their new
warships. Commenting on this situa-
ton the Chicago Chronicle says: "The
man without country has frequently
been made the subject of more or less
fanciful tales, but national navy
without a hailing port is something
that has not yet occurred to romano
ers. The Chinese navy, however, fur
nishes an actual illustration of such a
situation. The Pekin government,
which placed contracts with English
shipwrights for fleet of warships, now
finds itself without port in which to
receive the vessels. Russia, Germany,
France and Japan have possessed
themselves of every available harbor,
and the Chinese navy may only enter
Chinese ports by the courtesy of some
foreign power. Probably no such sit
uation ever existed before. 1t is as
II the Swiss republic, completely iso-
lated from the sea, were to establish a
navy and keep the vessels in sort Of
marine livery stable in the harbors Of
other powers. AS there appears to be
no remedy for the situation it may be
suggested that the Chinese could do
worse than dispose of their navy to the
highest cash bidder There will be no
trouble, just now, in finding pur-
chaser"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

German newspapers describe the ig-
norance of some Of the army recruits
as so remarkable that out of group
Of sixty-six men, twenty-five had new
er heard of Bismarck. Others thought
him the emperor Of the French, or that
he was dead; while one brilliant can
didate Tor the honor Of being shot was
sure the Iron Chancellor was Hohen-
zollern. The English military journal
which reports this mental poverty re-
marks charitably that analogous igno-
rance is found in other armies. A
German, however, who has no vision
Of the mighty work wrought for Ger
many by Bismarck is clearly pre-emi-
nent IN ignorance.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

to be untenable. James Fenimors
Cooper thinks it came from the corrup.
ton of the word English by the In.
dians At all events, Yankee has come
to have an implication of smartness OF
inventiveness-as applied in Yankee no,
tions, for instance. And doubtless there
is some connotation of smartness as
we'll as unscrupulousness in the term
as applied to us. 1t is not altogether
a simple appellation, as used today. II
is something Of term of reproach; that
is, it is not like the term John Bull, as
applied to the Englishman, or Brother
Jonathan, as applied to the American
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

When Mr.. Buchanan returns to Bue-
mos Ayres as United States minister he
will be instructed to negotiate a par
cel-post treaty with the Argentine re-
public, under which small packages CT
merchandise, weighing not more than
eleven pounds, may be sent by mail
without going to the expense OF secur-
ing a consular invoice, which costs
several dollars. 1t is thought that
there might be a great deal OF trade
built up in this way with all South
American countries, as there is with
England, and those who are interested
in promoting commercial relations
have been trying to secure treaties for
several years. The first has already
been negotiated with Venezuela. The
Argentine government has signified its
willingness to enter into such a con-
vention, and our ministers to other
countries will be instructed to urge ne
gotiations ON this subject.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

In the larger gun, used for fortifca-
lions and on board ship, the side frame
which forms the trunnions Of the
breech is replaced by cylindrical cas-
ing, which carries the trunnions at It's
forward end. From the trunnions the
construction is similar to that OF the
field pisce. The breech mechanism and
method of loading are practically the
same. The transmission Of the power,
however, and the multiplication Of tho
speed are quite different.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

The servant girls Of Topeka, Kansas,
have organized and declared that their
visitors shall be allowed to enter the
front door and be entertained by them
In the dining room instead of the
Kitchen. Why not the parlor? And
when the visitors are numerous why
shall not the family occupy the kitchen
and give up the rest Of the house to
them? For families live to serve SER
wants, and not servants to serve the
family.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
Popular Low Rate CALIFORNIA; E1ours,ons

Popular Low Kate ChtifornIa Excurshons
The Santa Fe daily excursions to
California in tourist sleeping cars ara
deservedly popular. Cars are Of new
est pattern and very comfortable, hav-
ing every necessary CONVENIENCE.
These excursions are accompanied
by Pullman conductors and porters,
ana are patronized by many Of tho
best people. Low ticket rates f..r
The Santa Fe California line Is re-
markably picturesque. Its middle
course across the continent avoids ex-
tremcs of heat or cold.
For descriptive literature address
Geo. W. Hagen buch, P. s. I. A, A 7.
& S. f., Ry., Kansas City, Mo
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

IT do not see," he said, chow you can
possibly reconcile yourself to wearing
the hair of another" you do not ?"
she answered, scornfully, pointing to
her relatives coat. ANY pray, don't
you wear the wool Of another on your
ack?'-Youth's Companion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
Replying for Papa.

"Ah, l see you have copy OF my
last book on your table" said Arthur
Writely with gratifed look.
dat, is dc book papa always re ads
with his eyes shut" said Margie
promptly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
Had Her Good Wlshes.

proud beauty" said the rejected
man, "next week go to seek my for
tune in the gold fields"
II sincerely hope Mr.. Perriwipkle, :"
said the heiress. that you will meet
with better success than you have met
with me-" itf
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
ReyisiOn.

Mary has billy goat. its tail is sort
of bent, and everywhere that Mary
goes the goat is sure to went. He fol-
lowed her to school one day, which
made her hot as fire; for Mary rode
upon her wheel, and Billy ate the
tira a.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
How She AooauIred It.

"How did you get in the habit OF
lying?" asked the recording angel
alphabetically
"Giving recommendations to. ser.
want girls that wanted to get rid of
without fuss" replied the house.
keeper regretfully.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

In the fate of Spain the unspeak-
able Turk sees reflex Of the rod in
pickle for him. Every step toward
Cuban liberty plants a new hope in
the heart OF Greece.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
Try It.

Give a smile instead Of sigh,
Won't take long;
Laugh aloud instead OF cry>
Make you strong. u,
Just be glad instead of mad,
Try its power;
You'll be glad instead Of sad
In an hour.
Choke your hitter words all down
Right away; -
Smile and laugh instead OF frown
Just to-day.
81. s. BarnoA
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
To tho Night WInu.

Oh, night wind, steal thou through tho
easement
Where my slumbering darling is
Kiss her-then go and give her father
A touch of rheumatic.
Detroit Journal
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

Think of father talking religion TO
his son on Sunday, and going to the
store to do business with a short yard
stick on Monday.-Ex.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
Frank.

He-Are you engaged? NHN W.
She-No, but mama says l am sure
to be before the end of the season.
Pick -Me-Up sM.it+...
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

The regular western annual inter-
collegiate amateur row appears to
have made more progress than usual
for this time Of year. AS a general
thing they do not get to saying mean
things about each other until June ]
or a little later.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
In Baltimore a horse died few day.
ago aged forty years.
Saving His Nerves.

"Whatw shouted the stern parent,
mot marry my daughter? why. sir.
YOU have sat hour after hour with
your arm about her."
"Yes, that was to keep her from
singing" '-~-s's
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

It begins to look as if it might not
be necessary to make demonstration
against the Philippines. At any rate,
unless it is done pretty soon, there
are indications that they may not be-
long to Spain when the warships ar
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

Nobody expects much Of young peo-
pie who have time to play cards In day
time.-Ex.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
Sarcasm.

Restaurant lone man smoking amid
a vast cloud of smokey
Other Customer-Do you mind my
eating while you smoke?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
At the Opera.

She-"What is that girl in the box
wearing?" He-"I don't know. I'll
have to wait till she stands up
Pick-Me-Up.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

That European concevr will never
furnish acceptable music until it is led
Ny an American.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-24
FIFTH DISTRICTS BIG FIGHT.
FIELDER DECLINES TO ENTER A
JOINT DEBATE.

The Challenge Sent by Blackburn.
The Refusal Based on the Ground
That Blackburn and Brannan
Have Refused to Agree to with
draw From the Race If Defeated in
Fulton COunty-FeIder Has So
AEreed-FeIdcr to Meet Livingston.
Atlanta, Ga, March 23.-The race for
Congress in the Fifth DISTRICT is begin
ming to warm up to an interesting degree.
The primary, which is to settle the fate OF
the four candidates so far as this county
Is concerned, has been called for April q,
though there is a strong probability Of
postponement for at least a week on ac-
count of doubt as to the legality Of the
advertisement for a Waterford election,
which is set for that date.
1t is desired 10 have the county prima-
ries on the date of the Waterford cleo
ton 50 as to get out crowd and carry
the bonds, and If the defect is found to be
fatal there Will be posuponement for at
least a week.
To-day a correspondence between Hon.
T. b. Fielder and Editor b. NJ Blackburn
on the subject of a joint debate between
the candidates for Congress is made pub
lie. Mr. Blackburn wrote Mr.. Fielder
challenging him 10 discuss the issues of
the campaign with him and Hon. c. 1.
Brannan, the third candidate. Mr.. Field
er declines 10 do So and gives as his rea-
son the fact that Messrs. Blackburn and
Brannan have not agreed to abandon the
contest if Fulton county goes against
them, but will remain in the race against
Col. Livingston until the last county acts.
Mr.. Fielder has already declared that he
will retire if Fulton goes for any one of
the other candidates and he thinks that
unless Messrs. Brannan and Blackburn Will
agree to do the same they will not be on
the same footing with him, therefore,
joint debate would be improper. Mr. Field
er has challenged Col. Livingston to a
Joint discussion. In this challenge he ig-
nan, and this has naturally aroused their
resentment On account of it there seems
to be an understanding that they would
both rather see Col. Livingston reelected
than that Mr.. Fielder should get the plum
All three of the candidates, not to mention
Col Livingston, eXpect confidently to car
ry Fulton county. Mr. Blackburn has an
nounced that il he is elected he will work
for an appropriation to make the Chatta-
hoochee river navigable up as far as At
Ianta
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-24
THE NHILLENNIAL AGE.
1t Is being Propagated From AIIe-
ghany. PA.

ghany, PA.
Sylvania, Ga, March 23.-ReY. Mr.. Cone
of Allegheny, Pa, lectured in Sylvania last
night and the night before on the subject
of the "Milennial Age" Mr.. Cone had
crowded houses, and his talks We're inter
esting and strong. He had a chart of the
ages, and illustrated his arguments in a
forcible manner. He is sent out by Mr..
Russell of Allegheny. author of the works
on The "Millennial Age" Mr.. Russell has
only three men in the field, and he sends
them from point 10 point over the coun-
try, as they may be needed. They ask for
no money from their congrega tions. their
expenses being paid by Mr.. Russell, who
says that his Golfers are always fun from
voluntary contributions from brethen
through the land. There is a devoted
band of believers here, numbering perhaps
twenty in ali.
Sheriff Patrick arrested Sam Johnson. a
negro at Thomas MILL near here yester-
day, and carried him to Barnwell, 5. c.,
to-day, where he is wanted for a bank rob
berry johnson broke jail there sometime
ago, and reward has been out for his
capture.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-24
GEORGIA FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS.
Constitution and By-Inws Adopted.
TO Meet in savannah Next Year

TO Meet i'm savannah Next Year.
Macon, Ga. March 23.-At the conVen-
ton of the fire insurance men yesterday
a constitution and bylaws was introduce
ed, discussed and adopted. and commit
tee was appointed TO select officers This
committee reported at the meeting at 10
O'Clock this morning.
Following are the officers of the new as
ISOLATION, which, under the constitution,
is to be called the Underwriters Associa-
ton of Georgia:
President-F. W. Cole of Atlanta.
First Vice President-R. e. Allen of Au-
gusta.
Second Vice President-George r. Tur-
apin of Macon.
Secretary and Treasurer-M P. Gallo
way of Macon.
Executive Committee-W. =. Paillo,
Henry Horne r. M. Hull r II. Drake,
Rhodes r. Browne, O. II. McWilliams and
j. D. Carswell.
An invitation was extended TO the as
ISOLATION to meet next year in Savannah,
and Atlanta was put in nomination by
cussion, Savannah won. The associat ton
win meet at Savannah in April, 1899.
Insurance men say that the effect of the
organization of the association will be
very good, and that the membership will
eventually include every local fire insur-
ance agent in the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-24
BERNER AT TALBOTTON.
He Makes n Telling speech in the In
tercst of His Candidacy.

tercst of His Candidacy.
Talboiton. Ca. March 23.-Hon. Robert
L. Berner addressed the people of Talbot
county to-day on the issues of the cam
paign. Mr. Berner was met at the depot
by ]. T. Parker, r. N. r. Bardwell and
Robert o. McCord. and went TO the Hotel
Weston.
He began his speech at Il o'clock al the
court house and spoke to one of the larg-
est and most aprpeciative audiences that
has been seen in Talbotton in many days
Mr. Berner handled his subject with the
grace and eloquence that has distinguished
him throughout the state.
Mr. Berner says that he has no idea of
sending the old Confederate soldiers of
Georgia "over the hills to the poor house"
nor is he willing 10 down the educational
appropriat ton and pensions for the purpose
of reducing taxes.
Mr. Berner has many strong supporters
in this county and his brave ana fearless
speech has made for him many more. He
spoke for Two and one half hours. and it
is openly pronounced on the streets by ev-
cry one who was fortunate enough to hear
him as the most masterful piece of oratory
that was ever heard in Talbotton.
Mr. Berner left on The O'Clock train for
Eatonton and he leaves Talbot county a
much stronger man than when he came
here this morning.