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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22
NOT AFRAID OF A RAT.
Ncnr-Sighted Galveston Woman Unaware
of Her Own Courage.

nr-Sighted Galveston Woman Unaware
of Her Own Courage.
An amusing incident, somewhat on
the order of the story of the ignorant
man who strikes a match in a powder
magazine, is told by leading society
woman of Galveston, Texas. The lady
was brave, although she was not aware
of her own courage. 1t seems that
she. in company with several other
ladies', called on mutual friend who
has bright little 6-year-old, whom
she wished to show off before her visit
ors. The precocious lad has leaning
toward elocution, and his fond man.
ma lost no time in apprising her callers
of his powers in that direction. They,
of course asked to hear some of his
work and he began reciting that char
acteristic sketch of James Whitcomb
Riley's entitled, "Seein' Things" Just
as the boy reached the lines reading,
I'm not Altered of rats an mice an
things at girls is skeered Of, an enor-
nous rat darted across the room
toward a convenient hole. The ladies,
except the one about whom this story
is told, screamed, jumped on chairs
and tables, gathered their skirts around
them and made every effort to con-
vince everybody interested that they
had no desire to form the acquaint-
ance of the rodent. The other lady
who, by the way, is nearsighted, sat
quietly in her rocker with smile Of
appreciation on her face. When the ex-
element had subsidized che calmly re-
marked that it was very good" much
to the mystification of her companions.
It developed that she thought that the
small boy had thrown a toy rat on
the floor and that his mother and the
other callers were assisting to make
the performance realistic. NevertAe-
less she is regarded as quite heroine
by her friends, among whom the story,
of course, has been circulated.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22

and to heal. Before the six bottles had
been taken, the ulcers were healed, the
skin sound and natural, and my health
better than 1t had been for years. have
been we'll ever since. had rather have
one bottle of DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilia than
three of any other kind"
This Is but one example of the remedial
value OF DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla in all
forms of blood disease. There is no other
blood medicine that cures SO promptly,
SO surely and so thoroughly. After nearly
half a century of test and trial it is the
standard medicine of the world for all
diseases of the blood. Sores. ulcers, boils,
letter, rheumatism, screfula and every
other blood disease is durable by DR.. Ayers
Sarsaparilla. The success of this remedy
has caused many limitations to be put on
the market. Imitation remedies work i'm
itation cures. The universal testimony is
that lone bottle of DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla
is worth three of any other kind" If you
are interested in knowing more about this
remedy, get DR., Ayers Curebook, story
of cures told by the cured. It is sent free
on request by. the J. c. Aver Co., Lowell,
Mass. Write for it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22
A Conservative Patriot.

i don't heed half the ravin
Bout war. with thDnders dread:
But the oil flags jest. a-wavin
An ripplin' down its red!
An folks that talk of fightin'
Must be keerful how they tread.
Yer ives ready when the worst comes
In the mornin'!
don't heed half the buster
/ don't keer for the brag;
But we're ready here ter muster
An rally roun' the flag.
An folks that talk of fightin'
Should set steady on their nag
FER ives ready when the worst comes
In the mornin'!
Amt marchin' or a-ridin':
Amt dodgin' roun' the stump;
= Keeps my faith abidn'
Till | see the rabbit hump.
An then | takes my rife.
An l make that rabbit hump.
Fer ives ready when the worst comes
In the mornin'!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22
BLOOD POISONING.
A Nurses Experience.

There arc thousands of people suffering
from blood poisoning who have almost
bexgare6 themselves in buying medicines
from which they have obtained no help.
ThcTcnre thousands Of others who first or
last have tried DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla and
found perfect healing. One of these
others, Mrs. A. +. Taylor, of Englevale,
N OAK relates the following experience:
About two years ago, nursed lady
who was suffering (and finally died) from
blood poisoning. 1 must have contracted
the disease from her; for shortly after her
death, had four large sores or ulcers,
break out on my person. doctored for
Tong time, both by external application
and with various blood medicines but, In
spitco of all that could do. the sores would
uot heal. They we're obstinate, very pain
full. annoying, and only getting worse all
the time. At last, purchased six bottles
of Dr. Ayers Sarsapari1la, thinking would
give il thorough trial. Before the first
bottle was taken, noticed decide d I'M
provcmcnt in my general health; my ap-
pstite was quickencd, and I felt better
and stronger than had for some time.
While using the second bottle, noticed
that The sores had begun to look healthier
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22
A Useful Mule,

tom, that old swaybacked mewl o
yourn amt no good under saddle, is
he?"
Nope; too slow an klumsey."
"Ner in tn buggy er waggin'?"
Nope; too awkward fer that"
"Ner at pullin' ov the plow?"
Nope; wants to Craze too much"
"Whut you keepin' him fer, them"
oval, you see, We amt got no clock
at our house, an that ole mewl brays
right at dinner time jest ez shore es
the yearth turns over. Yasser, I've
been called to dinner by that nevis
bray fer the past five years, an l am
allus right plump on time. Atlanta
Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22
81 CONGRATULATE YOU"

81 CONGRATULATE YOU"
dear Hildred," he said, 81 congratulate
you. How beautiful you look. You
were born to be countess"
Then l was born for very little pur-
pose" she replied hastily.
He would not notice the petulent re-
ply.
Il must repeat that you look very
beautiful, indeed, my dear child" he
said. 81 am surprised gratified"
81 am glad that you are pleased" she
replied. He was her father, and she
was compelled to honor him; but she
felt that she could never forgive him
for having sold her-sold her for a
title"
81 think my dear" said Arley Ran
some, nervously, that it would be
quite we'll if you could try toto look
a little bright. You do not look happy.
How is it,"
did you ever expect that l should
be happy, papa?"
"Of course. Most certainly you have
everything W ndhe you So.
She made no reply. The lawyers
eyes glistened with keenst satisfaction
as he looked at her.
1T is a proud day for me-" he said
-"the day on which see my daugh-
ter in her court-dress. Throw down
the train; let me see the full effect"
Without smile on her face she
complied, standing before him, calm,
beautiful, self-possessed. At that mo-
ment the earl, not knowing she was
there, entered the room. He stared at
the lovely apparition.
Mildred, l did not believe that You
were here. You are ready, l see."
quite ready" she replied, briefly
Then we will start at once" he
said.
Arley Ransome went up to him.
"You must feel pleased and proud"
he said. 1.-THE most beautiful woman
presented today will be your wife.
predict for her a signal triumph"
(which will add considerable to my
domestic happiness remarked the
earl. .
Yes, he was pleased. He saw people
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22

CHAPTER XV.-(Continued.)
Halby House was, as rumor said, one
Of the most magnificent mansions in
London. 1t had been closed for some
years, the earl's affairs not permitting
his residence there. Now circum-
stances were different. Arley Ran
some-to whom this spring was TO
bring the keen enjoyment of his am
bition-had undertaken to have 1t re-
decorated and refurnished. Halby
House was talked about for its splen-
dor and magnificence; even before the
earl and countess came to town crowds
of people went to see 1t. 1t was con-
sidered a triumph of art. The earl
had not asked his young wife If she
would go up to town; he had taken
her consent for granted. He knew
that she must be presented-that If he
failed in that duty Arley Ransome
would be indignant; and he was fairly
caught in the tolls. He was not par
ticularly ashamed of his wife; he was
not proud of her; but he had ceased to
feel annoyed by the reflection that he
had married money-lender's daugh-
ter. The Duchess of Morley was to
present her, and, once under the
shadow of her grace's protection,
triumph was sure to follow.
A proud day for Arley Ransome was
that of his daughters presentation at
court. He drove to Halby House to see
her before she went, and to him MS
daughter looked like a miracle Of
beauty. Full dress enhanced her love-
illness wonderfully; her neck, arms anu
shoulders were beautifully nodded, and
they were shown to the greatest ad-
vantage, as was the perfectly rounded
figure. The court dress was one of I'M
usual magnificence-a silver Drocade
deliberately trimmed with rich lace.
She wore parure of diamonds; the
waving plumes that lend so grotesque
an effect to some faces gave her an air
of majesty. The lovely Spanish face
and dark eyes were a study in them
selves.
dressing-room when Arley Ransome
came. He sent up little penciled
note, saying:
Mildred. can you come into the
drawing room for few minutes?
want to see you in your court-dress."
There was no citation in her heart as
she raised her magnificent train in her
hand and threw it over her arm. She
went downstairs, grave, collected, al
most sad.
Arley Ransome started as she en-
tered. Then he made low bow. my
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22

Mildred spoke at last-the valet had
discreetly disappeared.
81 had no idea that you stayed out
so late" she said gravely. 81 do not
think it is right"
III / were you," returned her hus-
band, II would not waste any time in
thinking about it. You know the old
song:
"'The best of all ways to lengthen our
days
Is to steal few hours from the night,
my DEAR"
ut must be hard for your servants
she said, Though perhaps very de-
Hghtful to yourself"
"You forget our compact, Hildred,"
he said, his face clouding. you 60
your way, and l go mine; but will
allow no interference; my outgoings
and mornings have nothing to do with
you-do not forget"
81 do not forget" she told him,
haughtily.
81 will never allow anyone to make
any comment upon my actions" he
said 81 please myself and l always
shall"
81 make no comment" rejoined his
wife.
He recovered his good humor-it
was impossible to look at her and do
otherwise.
1--WE both. it appears, steal few
hours from the night, but mine are
taken from the beginning, yours from
the end. Good morning, Hildred," and
the next moment she was standing in
the hall alone.
1t was not until dinner time the same
day that she saw her husband again,
and then he did not look very we'll
pleased.
Mildred" he said, sharply, 81 hope
you do not intend to repeat this morn
ing's performance. If you want books,
take them upstairs with you. 1t is
like scene from French drama to
open the hall door and find ones wife
waiting there"
II was quilC dCSluCut, IL
Piled How can you imagine it to
have been otherwise?"
He appeared rather ashamed Of his
harshness.
81 have heard so many stories," he
said. Il thought perhaps that some
one had been telling you that l spent
whole nights at billiards, and that you
wished to find out for yourself whether
it was true"
'You do not understand me-" she
returned, haughtily, eff you think that
| would allow any one to speak evil Of
you to me-"
He looked pleased.
THAT is right he said. Il see it
was accidental. Do not let it occur
again, Hildred l should not like it.
After all, you know, liberty of action
is the one great thing. l will let no
one interfere with NINE"
Il can assure you, Lord Caraven,"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22

Ted was invited out to tea with his
mother one day, and among other deli
cacies saucer of orange-gelatine was
Sc. before him.
1t was new dish to the little fel-
low, and he eyed it disparagingly a
minute, then said, very politely:
IF you please, 'um. thank you, /
rather guess you can have it back-it
keeps Vaughn so."-Pittsburg Bulletin.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22

~ local applications as they cannot
Eeach THO diseased portion OF the ear.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness Is caused by an infamed condi-
ten or the mucous lining Of the Eus-
0Amed you lave a rumhiing sound or i'm.
OsrfecA hearing, and when 1t is entir ely
eaosedy Deafness Is tho result. and un.
and this tubs restored to its normal con-
dltiou. hearing will be destroyed forever;
0lne cases out OF ten are caused by ca:
earIh: which is nothing but an infiamed
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
eny case Of Deafness Caused by catarrh1
1hat cAnnot be cured by Halls Catarrh
r. J. CHENEY G CO.. Toledo Q.
Sold BY Druggists, 75c.
8all's Family Pills are the best.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22
civ, tho Children a Drlns

called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious, apes
tizing, nour!shing food drink to take
the place Of coffee. Sold by all grocers
and liked by all who have used it be-
cause when properly prepared 1t tastes
like the finest coffee, but is free from
all its injurious properties. Grain-O
aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. It Is not stimulant, but a
health builder, and children, as well as
adults, can drink it with great benefit.
Costs about Y as much as coffee. Is
and 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22

The chief smiled
YES" he said to the new missions
ary; I'm going to do you big favor.
A few of us have organized IA little
company to handle sure thing, and
I'm going to let you in on the inside
you know"
The missionary paled.
Two hours later he was inside all
right.-Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22
An Escape.

"There! Didn't l tell you Wednes.
day was my lucky day."
I'm what way has fortune favored
you?"
why, there goes Cholly Softly, and
he has passed us without seeing us. -
Judge.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22
CHAPTER XVI.

HE people or the
great world did
not quite under
stand Lady Cara
ven. She was
among them, but
not of them. In
crow d e d ball
rooms, in the opera
house, at garden
parties, and where
the lovers of fash
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22
JOUR- BUDGET OF FUN,
SOME GOOD JOKES, ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

FlOtsam and Jetsam OF the Best Comic
Papers-Terrors of the Klondikc Iilus-
trated-Hardcr Than Perpetual Motion
"A Conservative Patriot.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22

Queen Victoria's third daughter, the
Princess Christian of Schleswig- Hol-
stein, belongs to choral societies in
london and Windsor which give public
concerts in which she takes part.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22

II you claim in church that the Lord
Is your rest and peace, let the children
see that you told the truth about it
when you get home.-Ex.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22
Harder Than Perpetual Motion.

Visitor-What was the trouble with
This man?
Attendant-That is one Of our most
hopeless cases. 1t Is an example OF
misdirected energy. The poor fellow
imagines he has invented an absolute
ly original method for going to the
Klondike-Up-to-Da Date.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22

In Germany, and also in Holland,
girls are chosen in preference to young
MEN in all employments in which they
can be advantegeously employed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22

An Impression.
A girl in window seat
Dusk, and single lamp
Lit in the gray, gray street
White face against the glass.
Blurred with the misty damp
Stained with the yellow gas.
Eyes that lost hope seek,
Lips that bear longing's stamp
And something bright on her cheek.
St. Paul's.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22
"HILDREDw HE CRIED.

she answered, that 1 for one shan
never try to do So"
THAT is right" he said. "If you
keep to that, we shall be good friends"
TO be cOntinued.)
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22
On the Yukon.

Panner-I don't see how you stand
the cold so well, you must have been
born in very cold climate.
Minor-No. But l got hardened to
the cold in the states.
Panner-How did you do that?
Minor married woman with cold
feet.-Up-to-Date.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-22

In Greater New York the shillelah Is
mightier than the sword.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-16

| Because las X varl1man had fbo
|misforaae To bronx one his arms .eyor.
IaI wears ago ne was rpfassed by tho ok.
aiming aarnoa of tbe second rpgi.
Imenl When Mn. Vardamaf,s oo,opanv
requested Gov Nr,InHfn IN insist on his
acaaptauca The govorporrefrsal baropsa
Var3afaap was poliBcg1 o,,opo,t on5
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-16

Once more the people Of the grsat
state Of Mississippi are called upon d
4 hide their faces and bow tholr proud
heads 10 shame Again Dho deyi haH
gotten possession Of our great and good
1 governor and ushere1 himaway to the
darkness Of political suicide and per-
sonal royoage
We have in mind bhg governors rel
fusal to urge the appointment Of Hon.
JAS X Varllulu az captain of The
Water Valley company Of volunteers
The patriotic young men Of Water Val.
I ley had gone a long ways from home TO
choose their gallantand patriotic lender
| and for Governor McLaulin to thus do.
| priye them Of their wishes Is enough to
| damn him forever in the eyes Of every
true Mississippian
Itisa well known fact that Mr.. Varda-
man has made frequent exposure Of The
| Governors official acts. but those cnti
cism5ofthe executive have been sustain.
ed by the facts
That Governor McLaurin regarded
Mr. Vardamau as q political enemy was
foregone conclusion, but we preferred
not to believe that our chief executive
would so far forget himself as to allow
his bitter enmity toward one man to
influence his official conduct where q
company Of eighty men are concerned
We knew that the Governor had al
way regarded a public Office az q pr
vata snap, we knew that be had leclar
Cd that the old capital leaked even to
the ground floor, and then vetoed
bin for a aew one we knew that while
under the influence Of liquor be had in.
suited o quarantine officer we kugw
that he lad vetoed bin appropriatiug
money to defray tho expenses Of the /
II s. C., oneof the States most cherished
educational institutions, and that bis
veto had been declared unconstitutional
by the supreme court bnt we bad neF
Of dreamed that whileapparentiy sober
and In his right mind ho would st00p
down into the lowest depth Of personal
enmity and use hehigh Office Of Cover
nor as n means 10 punish his political
enemies Ye Gods What o tayasty
gp greatness Silver DemDcrat
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-16

From an the fact gathered Gov Nc
Lauins refusal to have Hon Jas K.
Vardamans commission issued as cap.
tain of Tie Water Valley company ol
volunteers g nothing less chan q dia.
graeg 10 the state Of Mississippi Fof
ghis act and for The governors reasona
asd zned 81 bis letter to Mr Vardaman
Gov McLaurin should hang his head
ID shame ii thus using Che chief axe
cative Office of tile State to wrsak per-
sonal revenge, GOV McIaurIn baapros
titutod big position and brought It to
the level Of the lowest ward politician.
That Mr. vardaman has criticized
Gov, McLaurin administration, 10 one
win deny GOV McLaufiu bad man
ly ana digniHed way to answer these
criticisms It wss by or appeal 70 the
people Of the state If they were not
true. the people woad have said so.and
upheld their governor 10 stopping as
he has 70 avenge these supposed wrongs
np9a bm he%Ffnes with the c0u
a8 0n 81 ali ll spegthg people
aud ih gproof viii be ( gacha nature
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-16

President Mckinley has commission
ed Jas X Vardaman a captain in tho
immune regiment to be raised by Mis-
sissippi and Alabama This win bt
something Gov McLaurin will not be
table TO veto Indeed the time is rapid.
ly passing when his veto power viii be
over forever He drove the last nail iu
his political coffin when his long pent.
up spite turned down Yardaman May
Mississippi soon rid itself Of bim and
his following Elk
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-16

Eiitor Vardarnan who had been elect
ed captain Of his military company,
failed in his physical examination Ii
such eases the practice had been fol
commission to issue on The governors
recommendation ID this case neither
tbe request of Mr Yariaman 9r TIE pe.
tition 81 bis men bad the effect II M
curing Coy MeLaurins rec0mmen ia
tiou. Why You couldn't guess q q
week, not if you did nothing but guess
% We viii have to tell You The gov.
eruor aaid that Mr Varlaman bad
printed criticisms oi bia acls since he
lad been IS aaice, and therefore, be-
would mol NAL sho recommendation,
By the ten Tib 81 Israel our COVER
nor is IS unlik Be generality q Cover
n0rs AZ q gree 1aeo Il unlike fnil
moon Bit 80 tate i've 3 COVER
uor jua like r. governor colum.
ba5 Commerce.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-16
rhrongh personaI.nalrsd.

Captain Eardaman, Of the Water
Valley company coald not pass thc
physical examination aul as the GOV.
ernor refused through personal hatrel,
to Insist upon the removing bis disabili-
ties. was compelled to resign his pasi
ton We regret that Mr. Yar1aman
was not allowed to display his military
skill, but we are glad indeed to have
him at the helm Of q newspaper lie
is one Of the most influential editors in
the state Dixie Press
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-16

Tho Enterprise. Greenwood sincere.
ly regrets The action Of the Coy Nc
Laurin in refusing to insist upon the
mastering into service 81 Hon. Jas *.
Yardaman as captain Of the Water
Valley Rifles On account Of physical
disabilities Mr. Yardaman failed to
stand The examination which prevent.
ed bis being mustered no unless the
governor insisted TO the contrary This
Tho governor refused to do IN this The
governor madea mistake He should
not have made personal differences to
figure in this matter Mr.. Vardamau
would make a gallant soldier and hay
ing been elected captain Of Che Water
valley company unanimously, tho
proper thing would have been for the
governor to ask that he be mustered
into the service
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-16

Gallant Jim Vardaman win not lead
the Water Valley company as their
captain Mr. Vardamana arm was
injured in childhood and although a
splendid specimen Of Mississippi man
hood, on this account he failed to pass
the physical examination at Jackson.
GOV McLaurn could have recommend.
ed bis acceptance but the governor rel
fused to do it, Notwithstanding he re-
commended the acceptance Of other Of
icers who were physically disqualified
Yardaman's company say they win 90
under him OF no one Columbus Dis
patch
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-16
Another MistaEe,

GOV McLauriu certainly made am.
other mistake from political point OF
view when he refused 10 insist on Hon
J. K Vardaman being kept in as cup
tain Of the Water Valley company As
governor Of a great state he should not
have used the functions Of his lofty po.
sition to wreak vengeance on a private
citizen and that citizen auch a distin-
guished noble and pure enc oxford
Globe
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-16

Because }. *. Yardaman had Che mis-.
fortune TO break one of his arms Sow
eral years ago, he was rejected by thl
examining surgeon Of the Second ragi
mcnt When Mn yardaman company
requested Gov McLaurin to insist on
his acceptance the governor refused be-
cause Vardaman was political oppon
ent and had criticised hisimpertal high.
ness A man who is So little as that is
mot it to be governor Of Mississippi
Meridian News.