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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

]. W. Mallet, professor Of chemistry
in the University of Virginia, in a COM
munication to the current number OF
the Scientific American, says with ref
! erence to cigarettes Of American man
ufacture:
Ignorance of easily ascertainable
scientific facts is, however, common
enough, as is often illustrated by the
brown, oily material formed In the
smoking of tobacco being pointed out
as nicotine, though in reality this Is
merely the tar produced by the action
of heat on the woody fiber of the leaf.
Nicotine when pure is a colorless
fluid Of somewhat oily consistence and
strong, peculiar penetrating odor, but
1t darkens on exposure to air and light,
becoming first yellow and then brown
so that it looks, in this darkened con-
dition, something like the tarry matter
which soils a smokers fingers or
handkerchief through which tobacco
smoke is exhaled, or is often noticed
Is deposited in the stem of pipe.
This tarry deposit has nothing es-
sential in common with nicotine, and
contains but traces of this alkaloid'
when any at all.
"a part, but only small part about
one-seventh in the experiments OF
Melsens), OF the real nicotine of to-
bacco is volatilized without decompo-
sition; the remainder is burned and
destroyed in the process of smoking
The simple facts are, that such cigar
cites as | have examined, representing
large part of those in general use
throughout the United States, are
made from pure, light-yellow tobacco
of the high grade produced on certain
special soils, prominently in certain OF
the southern counties of Virginia and
the adjacent portion of North Carolina,
with wrappers of the best quality OF
harmless vegetable fiber paper, and are
entirely free from the adulterants
which it has been asserted are present,
with no evidence in favor of such as
sertion. and in absolute contradiction
of the scientific evidence actually avail
able
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

It is good time for patriotic Ameri-
cans to keep their wits about them and
not. to overrate the magnitude OF
events that are passing and will soon
be past. The clouds gather and de-
part, the vast firmaEient remains. The
republic is here to stay, and the pres
emit generation is here to guard it and
transmit it unimpaired. The present
episode will have its own place in our
history. Perhaps it will help us to
measure more justly the forces of good
and evil that are active in the nation,
and it may thus serve as search
light to reveal the defects of our in
telligence and our virtue.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27
VALUABLE LIVES.

Pearl Wight, of New Orleans, is In
sured for $4,000, and Mrs. Lauretta b.
Gibson, Of Cincinnati, for $40, coo. In
addition to these there are probably
dozen other women whose lives are IN
sured for $4,000.
Mrs. NJ. w. Lux. the widow OF
Charles Lux, the cattle king, is in
sured for $f00.0O0; and Mrs. Emeline
Wallace, also of San Francisco. Is in
sured for $4,000. Next to Mrs. Hearst
the most heavily insured woman in this
country is Mrs. A. White, of Gardiner,
Me-, with policy of $l75,0O0.
Two wealthy women in Denver carry
heavy insurance-Mrs. Mary E. Eek
hart. s135, 900, and Mrs. Martha ]. Gran
mer, 100000. OF the $1,SOO,OoO of the
Philadelphia Disstons, Hamilton Diss-
ton. the head of the great law firm, is
insured for round million. his two
sons for 100000 and 100000 respec-
lively, and his wife, Mrs. E. Disston,
for 100000.
Although many wealthy men carry
an enormous insurance on their lives,
few women make similar provision for
their heirs. The most heavily insured
woman in the United States is Mrs.
Phebe A. Hearst, who holds policies on
her life amounting to 100000. Anoth-
er woman we'll known in San Francisco
who is heavily insured is Mrs. Marga-
ret B. Crocker, widow of Judge E. b.
Crocker, who is insured for $15O,ooo'
and her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Fassett'
carries q nolicY of $4,000
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

An organization called the National
Parcel Post League has been formed
In Chicago, the object of which is to
induce the government to establish a
system of transporting small packages
of merchandise through the mails after
the manner of the parcel post systems
Of Europe. 1t is claimed the high rates
in this country practically give the ex-
press companies a monopoly OF the
business, and the added claim is set up
that If properly conducted the new de-
parture would be source of revenue to
the government.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

The United States board on geo
graphical names is the official authori-
~ in this. country for the spelling of
the names of cities, countries, rivers
and all other parts on the earth's sur
face marked on the maps. The deci-
sions rendered by this board find their
way sooner or later into all, or nearly
all, American publications. Owing,
however, to the slow changes which
are peculiarsto works of reference, the
publics first knowledge of the revised
spellings decreed by the United States
government for use in its publications
comes from those newspapers which
accept the government as authority
without waiting for new editions of
gazeteers and maps to reflect the de-
,isions of the board
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Is the name of the only perfect train
in the world. now running every night
between Chicago, st, Paul and Mime
apolis via the Chicago milwaukee, &
St. Paul Railway-ithe pioneer road OF
the West in adopting ali improved ia
cilities for the safety and enjoyment OF
passengers. An illustrated pa mphlet,
showing views of beautiful scenery
along the route Of the Pioneer Linn
tied, will be sent free to any person
upon receipt of two-cent postage stamp.
Address Geo. H. Heafford General
Passenger Agent. Chicago, III.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Gas the absolute unity Of the antith-
esis, in the notion constitutes Its es-
sential being, it shows in its manifes-
tation and intervention in externally
the contradiction Of its ultimate de-
terminateness." This is by Hegel'
whom they are trying to revive. If
they succeed in reviving him they
will Immediately make an effort to re-
vive his readers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27
The Swede's Lament.

Dis world of need bane bat for Svede.
Mae wife hae tai mae So
Mae pants es vorn-mae heart es torn,
Bot aye know var to go.
To batter land var big brass band
Play on sax million var;
Var corn and vine skal sure bae mine
Aye bat ten-cant cigar.
Seng on, wild herds en- heppy herds,
We all skal sometems die,
And quey our toots, yo bat yore boots
On ranch oop en- tie sky.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Philadelphians are trying to enforce
an old ordinance prohibiting vehicles
following one another at a less dis
lance than ten feet About a mile
apart would be the proper distance in
Philadelphia for vehicles.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Why doesn't young Mr.. Letter come
to the front and offer to pay half the
expense of this war? He and the god
dess of Liberty are the direct benefi-
Charles.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
SOME ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
UNION WORKMEN.

The War with Spain and Organized Labor
in the United States-The War Is for
the Cause of Labor-Let Plutocrats
Take Heed Lest They Become Victims.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

1t is just as well to bear in mind that
this country has enjoyed tolerably
good health since it began to follow
DR.. Monroe's treatment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Clean blood makes a clean skin. "a
beauty without it Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tics cleans your blood and keeps Il clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving allim
purities from the body Begin to- day ito
Danish pimples boils, blotches. blaekheads.
and that sickly bilious complexion bytaking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed loo 2oc' DOC;
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27
Terrifying Thought

II have just wead," said Chollie,
"that the gweat Napoleon spent more
than $4,000 yeah on dwess, it tcwwi-'
fes me. :"
What terrifies you, you idiot?" ask.
ed his discusted father. .,.,
ITO f1rd that we aw so simil ar, who
knows but am one of those destiny.
fellawhs?" 49,.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Sagasta says there are plenty OF
skilled gunners in Manila" If he re-
fers to the Spanish gunners he doubt
less means killed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Little Bennie-Papa, what does re-s'
pentance mean?
Rapa-Repentan lance is the sorrowfui
feeling that comes to person after ne
gets caught at it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Among the natives of Mexico there
are, according to a. recent writer;
about $50, 900 survivors of the Aztec
race.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

When a man inherits dishonesty
that is about the only thing he hon
estly acquires.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27
Two strokes of Luck. ,

''Then it didn't break your heart
when Miss Skirmshaw refused you?'
mo; got raise in my salary the
same day." .n, -;
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27
Lack of Finds.

Lena-Did you ever hear of per-
son dying for love? .''iN H'i "
George Yes friend starved TO :,
death after being turned down by an
heiress" - -
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

For a nation without navy we seem
TO have good many squadrons
around in different parts Of the world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Sir Thomas Limpton is starting
cheap restaurants in many places in
London where he intends to SUPPLY a
substantial meal for 3 cents -, :.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Imitation may be the sincerest fiat
terry, but more men acquire wealth by
doing as they see others do not do.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

But few women would carry pocket
books If they couldn't put anything In
them but money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

She-Do you know OF aTthing that
y good to remove paintS
He-No, but don't mind INC. this 10
not my best coat
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

A woman never looks quite so fierce
as when she is mad, and trying. ito.
look pleasant .s.t,.. q,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarers.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation for
ever lOc 25c If G G q. fail, druggists re
fund money. h
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Beware of the cyclist who praises
wheel of a different make from his
own.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

The test of mans condition after
dinner at certain college used. toiii be- ae;s,
to make him say "Cissie Fitzgerald"
8 times, now. however it is to malse''S
him say 'reconcentrado" just one
time. a
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Some men are so fixed that they
have no use for moving-van.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27
Dom, tobacco suIt and Smoke Your Lie AWAY. !.

To Quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netc, full of life, nerve andvfgor, take No-To-'
Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong All druggists. Soc or ST.. Cure guaran-
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York;!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

We have had the bicycle face ,and
the trolly face for several years and
now have to bump up against the war
bulletin face and the volupt eer, face. z
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

A Chinese gentleman always sends a
pair OF geese to the lady of his choice
and they are looked upon as the en-
blems of cpnjugal fidelity
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

Owing. to. recent changes in freight
conditions, 1t is said that Chicago man
ufacturers are now in a position to
compete ION even terms with New York
merchants for Mexican and Central
American trade. The all-rail freight
rates from Chicago to Mexican points
are only II cents higher than the rail
and water rates from New York city.
In view of possible troubles with Spain
the Ward line, has taken off all its
steamships between New York and the
gulf ports, and is now running only one
vessel between New Orleans and Tam
pico. Mexico. The Kansas City, Pitts
burg G. Gulf road has just put into SER
vice two. steamers-one between Port
Arthur and Liverpool and the other
between Port Arthur and Mexican
ports. Both Will sail under the Nor
wesian fiaag, for the present.
"Amerieasyil W. Says ss'ys Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps in . plea for peace, "has not
acted the'sbart Of a gentlemanly ma
tion." George William Curtis used
TO tell of a man of his own character
who attended caucus in his own
ward. The boys treated him as an
interlopet, 4and he went ont Of doors
in a few,.minutes with smashed hat.
He had persisted in being gentle
man and the boys wouldn't have it.
General .Woodford tried the same
method and the dons laughed G: him.
It is sad, but it is necessary when in
-Qono to do as Romans do.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27

She-And if masry you what them
He-Oh, come, let's not borrow
trouble.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27
MOTTO. ,ao for rIfty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes
druggists ~ "a - ~ e
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27
KANSAS.

Woman's chief aim seems to be at q
target called man.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-27
1T rs NOT NICOTINE.
PROFESSOR MALLET CORRECTS
CIGARETTE CRITICS
MISTAKES.

Communication in tho Scientific Amrei'
cum" on Matter of Popular Misap'
prehension--S Stained Handkerchief Test
IL No Test At All.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-02-03
Friends of the Two Isla nds PlNn-
ming to Unite Their
Forces
and Precipitate a Crisis Without
Awaiting the Senate and
Administration
Amendment May Be Tackled on
to the Diplomatic and Con-
.Sular Bill.

CHICAGO, Feb. ga special from
Washington says: Quiet negotiations
have been going on in the senate for
several days looking to sensational
combination of the friends of both
Hawaii and Cuba. with the object in
view of precipitating crisis on both
questions without waiting either for the
sannexation treaty in the Pacific or the
skaow movement of autonomy i'll the
Atlantic although the annexation
treaty is said mot to command two
thirds of the whole senate, it has in its
favor an .undoubted majority, repre-
ssenting all parties, and the same is
said to be true of Cuba. 1t is proposed,
therefore, to draft an amendment to
the diplomatic and consular appropria-
zion bill, containing, first, the entire
wording of the Hawaiian annexation
treaty, and secondly, a positive declar-
alton that a state of war exists in the
island of Cuba. A mere majority vote
would be sufficient to pass this amend
ment. AS it would be a part OF gen.
-eral appropriation bill, there would be
no rule of the house which could pre-.
vent its consideration, and if passed by
anat body 1t would go to the president.
who would be put in the position Of
hav.ng to approve or veto both PROPOSE
slous at the same time. An appropria-
1ion bill, when once reported, is privi-
legged business, not subject 20 the delays
OF executive sessions, and the proposed
amendment could therefore be brought
up in such Il way as to provoke public
debate and speedy action.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-02-03
ROAST THE MINISTER'S.

London Newspapers Comment Very Sc
vereiy Upon Withdrawal OF Demands.
LONDON, Feb 3.-Afternoon papers
comment in the most severe terms upon
the alleged withdrawal of Great Brit
aims demand for the opening of the
port of Ia Lien Wan. Some of them
refuse to credit the report.
The Globe says: mo wonder if the
opponents of the ministry regard it as
a national humiliation, when its sup
porters are unable to find reasonable
excuse fog it. The public was led tc.
believe that Sir Michael Hicks Beach
and other cabinet ministers meant
what they said, SO the ministers have
only themselves to thank if they lose
prestige at home and abroad through
the withdrawal of the, Ia Lien Wan
demand England as4lsh. her streny srh.
and enormous resources has the. game
in her own hands, if the ministers will
only play it with the necessary spirit"
An official statement ON the subject
just issued is as follows:
mo communication can at present
be published concerning The Times
Ia LIEN Wan report, or the negotia-
tions as whole. The negotiations
thus far are absolutely confidential
Many kilograms from China contain
statements that not only go far beyond
the government information, but in
some instances are quite at variance
with known facts.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-02-03
TOUCH AT CUBAN PORTS.

Armored CrUiser Brooklyr Ordered to tEs.'
West Indtes.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3s--Orders have
been given by Secretary: Long to have
the big armmed cruiser. Brooklyn imal1s'
a cruise through the West Indies. Tho
fear that tine presence Of United Stat
vessels i'm the neaghborhood of Cuba
might be misunderstood. haw1mgs BEEN
removed, it is the intentions Of tin Sec
retary of the navy to allow some f the
smaller gunboats to tc,soh~ at . oints
along the coast of Cuba. outsiG 9 of
Havana, snch as Matanzas> and / tnti-
ago and other ports, Where's the IA neri-
can flag has not been seen on a. aEa lonal
vessel for several years.
This cruise of the Brooklyn Hs to be-
followed by others in the samH. ! iirec-
ton, as was the case every wilna UNI
til the interposition of thesWetao upon.
such cruises.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-02-03
Railroeds Had DHsriminate1A
BOSTON KOLADEh
RIl. Communication VITA, thu Outside
Worad Cut Clifton. asTima. T.

Sall. demonstration VITA. TIM. Oatside
World Cut CG,for. asTime. =,
Boston, Feb. 3.--As north sns;t snow
storm. of "a hours duration, completely
paralyzed all branches Of Business and
street car and steam railroad traffic
and for q time shut Oft tile city from
communication hN wi1a with all places
outside the li1slts Of Boston. 1he
storm was the most severe this city has
experienced in abyeaas and caused uhe
loss Of several lives besides doing
money damage Of hundreds of thou
sands OF dollaxS
Shipping in the harbor was damaged
greatly and it is feared. that many dis
asters to coast sh.ippiD ( will be reported
when telegraphie communication is re-
stored. The big 3-masted schooner
Charles T. Rriggs, of Bath, Me-, coal
laden, was dashed to pieces on the Ma
hant coast, and it is believed her crew
of eight men persisted. The body of
one of the crew has been recovered.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-02-03
AGITATES TURKS
Bulgarian Agent Gives Notice to
the Porte That Outrages
Must Cease.
Hundreds of Bulgarians Have
Been Arrested and Many of
Them Tortured.
Ia Lien Wan Breakdown Greatly
Perturbs the People of John
Bulls Island.

CONsTANTTNOPLE, Feb. S--The Bull.
garian agent has presented a note tc
the Turkish government, pointing Ju1
the seriousness of the occurrences in
the vilayes of Uskub where 592 BuI.
garians have been arrested on the
charge of storing arms. The agent
further alleged that many of the Bull
garians hare been tortured to death
and that women and girls had been
outraged, and as result, were dying.
,a,. fore. the agent urgently demand
'os is'!Io7sIH cessation of the op-
press.--.. thdrawal of the raili-
tary surrounding the locality. the
transfer of sill prisoners to Uskub for
trial, and the dismissal of "a numbee of
officials. The note has caused con-
siderab BILE sensation among the Turkish
ministers and at the palace
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-02-03
IN THE FAR EAss3N.-

According to London Advices i'tiirs SituA-
ton There II Sericnss:.
LONDON, Feb. "a disnatahl o The
Daily Mail from Nagasahh sasy The
far Eastern situation is vasw serious
and it is believed that Japaal;i1s' .ctivslv
preparing for war.
A dispatch to The Shandzu d fran
Kobe, Japan, says the empama of KO-
rea refuses to reside at ahe..R' .ssiamle-
cation and the Pre- -Ruesiaiu foraign
minister has resigned
The British warsl fps. eoles riding: to "a
dispatch to The Dali Mail IT ON Slang
hal, left Port Arth' IL of tn cir own. &C
cord.
The Daily Mail Hong Kong aorre-
spondent says t hat telagrs. ms. from
Hainan announce the regolt of Tribes, ia
the interior of tn islanG.L
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-02-03
DEFICIT FOR JANUARY.
E~aHcting Union Pacific Payments Leave,
Shortage Oh 81. 0O1 S4S4.

f&ss'Acting Union Pacific Payments Leaves
Shortage Oh 81 ,9O1 ,4s4.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The monthly
comparative statement of The govern
ment receipts and expenditures SHOWS
that for the month of January the re-
ceipts aggregated $37, 333, 62S aud the
Expenditures $50, 696, I'll, leaving sur
pus for the month of $3.50, 91E.. Tie
miscellaneous receipts for january in
cluosss So, $685. Ol received during the
n ION sh' from the sale of the Unisu Pa
citic tailroad., Excluding this item
the receipts amount to $2SEa95,-
227, leaving deficit for the
momh of S7,90I,4S4. Deducta1g
also the payments during November
and december on account of Pacik
railroad Indebtedness, amounting TO
$49, 800, 1922 in receipts and IS, 449, 36es;lt
expendA ures, the receipts and expen H..
lures STA nee July l., 1897, amount to
$l87, 5S7,a:7S and s2se, 439, 2Ol, respee--
lively, showing deficit OF $5l, 9Ol, sss5.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-02-03
BELIEVE 1T WILL PASS.

Friends of Hawaiian Annexation Conf
dent of d Two-thirds Ma jority.
WASHINGTON, Feb 3.--The conditions
in the senate respecting the Hawaiian
annexation treaty have greatly i'm
proved, and the friends of the treaty,
including Senator Davis, are confident
that 60 senators, whose votes are neces.
sary for a two-thirds majority, will
vote tor ratification. Confidence in the
changed condition is found in the de-
termination of the friends of ratifica-
7..a. % press forward the treaty to
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-02-03
MANY LIVES WEGE LOST.

'''" "s ad@neeator, sass.. tho Worst in
s+o "LooC ESTER, Mass. Feb. s.-The
storm at Gloucester ,yas nne 80 tho
wh;oS IL IN, hlany years and Tie damage
ahnna n o, LIES IA its wake will foot up
orha u' sSoo'oVo. About 100 fishing and
U u.nel vessels were wholly or partially
wh eIheo. "A dozen of these were
W. "noily wrecked. Eighteen lives are
90 sou 20 nave been lost and there NAV be
, NJ more which have gone down on
missing vessels. There is no rs;H road
owns ''0n with Boston or OUT, ide