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The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-03-17
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ORDER OF HIBERNlANS.

Word About the Organization and
Principles of This Influential Society.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is
distinctly Irish Catholic in it's organiza
ton, benevolent in it's character, but its
prime object is to arouse the spirit, ele-
yate the character and unity the Irish
race into one common bond of brother
hood. The motto of the society is
Friendship. Unity and Christian Char
ity'' = attributes that appeal to the
noblest and most generous impulses Ill
the human heart. Friendship-in re-
garding each other as members of one
family; to extend all necessary support
and protection in sickness and distress;
to be animated by fervent purpose OF
mutual assistance and forbearance;
adoring at the same altar, and holding
sacred the same holy tradition OF moth
erland Unity-to be true and united
to each other and assist in promoting
each others welfare and rejoice IN each
others prosperity. While influenced by
/ this principle, deceit or hypocrisy is un
known and proves what blessing 1T Is
for brothers to dwell together in unity
Christian charity-by bearing with each
others weaknesses; aiding by wise
/ counsel distressed or erring brothers;
\ by relieving their distress and soothing
their Affections.
With these cardinal principles en-
blazoned upon its banner, the order is
propagating it's benevolent and patriotic
influence with such effect that Ill every
city and town of Importance from the
Atlantic to the Pacific may be found
fourishing divisions of the order, united
in common purpose and bound to-
gether in the same fraternal ties, max
ing i'll all 100, 600 members in the Unit
ed States, and such are the teachings in
culcated into the members that from
1 this number are gathered the leaders
and projectors of every other organiza-
tion whose object is the amelioration of
the condition of Irish kindred in the old
land or the determination of the race
in the new.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-03-17
Go 60 81 60 90 Go 90 90
WashiDgton,s order on St. Patricks Day.

washington's Order on st. Patrick's Day.
1t is said that General Washington,
when encamped at Morristown in the
winter of 1880, gave the first official
recognition in this country to st. Pat
rick's day. Among his manuscripts
preserved in st. Louis is an order dated
March IS, 1880, which congratulates
the American army upon the sympathy
of Ireland and commands that all work
ing parties cease work on the 18th out
of regard for the Irish nation and its
festal day. A hogshead of rum was ra-
toned out to the troops to help on the
iovial pastimes
The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-03-17
THE TORRID HEATER.

The Celebrated house-warmer that has given
such satisfaction in dwellings in Freehold and
vicinity will be placed at short notice and guar
anteed Satisfactory.
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Publishing company, pallas,

Industrial Publishing company. DALLAS.
Texas.
Bowie Light company. Bowie, Texas.
n nonsa lake &c. company. Sour Lake. Texas.
ham. Texas.
Meade 4 Walton company. Granger. Texas.
prem'er company, Barstow, Texas.
southern Cycle company, Waco. Texas.
austin Fuel and Ice company, Austin. Texas.
Texas.
Texas Mutual Buiding and Loan association.
WaSahaohie. Texas.
Galveston Terminal. Galveston. Texas.
Crockett Tram aud Lumber company. Crock
EFT, Texas.
Austin Athletic association, Austin. Texas,
Capitol Press club. Austin. Texas
Kock Quarries Tram Read, beaumont, Texas.
Columbus Literary Club, Columbus. Texas.
Texas Bicycle company, Denison, Texas.
central Texas Poultry and Pet Stock assoc
citation. Waco. Texas.
Whitney Jawclry company, Tyler. Texas
Mg ns,,s Warehouse and Storage company,
Brazos and Rio Grande Railway company
hillsborc, Texas.
weatherford Real Estate company. weather
ford, Texas.
l.. C. Doney Drug company. Tyler. Texas
Gulf Coast Telephone company, Cuero. Texas
| Gatesvile Supply company, Gatesvine, Texas
Texas Flyer company, Waco. Texas,
Texas Live Stock Commission company. Fort
f; Mullins company Texarksna Texas.
Bidlake Gold Mining company, FL Paso.
! Texas
Trinity Lubrlc6ting OIL and Mineral company
| Dallas. Texas
Stone Printing House, Waco. Texas.
Osborne Plumbing company, Fort Worth.
Columbia Telephone company, Columbia.
| Texas.
Alamo Cattle company. Fort Worth. Texas.
Houston and Texas Western Railroad com
1
Foxs Stenrn Bakery and Manufacturing COM
| pany. Galveston Texas
Prevalent Mutual Benevolent Association OF
Water Gas. Heating company Of Houston.
Texas.
Fort Worth Salt company. Fort worth. Texas
| The Register (eo-cperativel, Fort Worth,
womack. Fain & May company. whitowrieht,
| Arausas Manufacturing and Construction
company, Aransns Pass Texas.
Erath Dry Goods company, Dublin. Texas.
Texas Box and Fruit Package company, Dali
Port Arthur Telephone and Electric COM
| pany. Port Arthur, Texas.
| Chicago, St Louis and 1~xns Air Line Rail-
way company, San Antonio Texas,
| Waco and Sabine Pass Railway company,
| Waco Texas.
Texas Bench Show Stock and Amusement as
snciat,on, Waco, Texas.
| Millican Printing company. Fort Worth,
woriham Cotton oil company Workman,
| Texas.
S,nton Gin and NH company. Sinton, Texas.
Texas Republican Printing and Publishing
| company. Greenvl,c. Texas.
| Texas Petroleum oil company. Corsoana.
| Texas
United States Automatic Fan company. Hous-
| ton, Texas.
Paris Hardware company. Paris. Texas.
| Eureka Social club Galveston, Tcvas.
| Delmonico Social club, Galveston. Texas.
|
| T. John II. CuIlom acting secretary OF state
OF the State OF Texas. do hereby certify that,
as shown by the records of this department,
| the foregoing named domestic corporations
have failed to pay the annual frnnchlse tax
| for the year commencing May L. 1928, SIS pro-
vided by articles 52i3 and 5249i. laws regular
session. Twenty fifth Legislature. chapter 40.
| John H. Cullom.
| Acting Secretary of State.
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ousrsnsors Llsbiliy Indemnify
! rhiindciphis, Pa. ~ y VII
Security Mutual y.lts Insurance es'Sssss
Mayasia Wsoisn n,ils, Ma,ygsls. ~: Z, u, !,
W b, Beiknsp 4 Co.. Louisville, Ky:
Gsrmsnia Fire Insurance company. Nav xcsk'
American Building and Loan sssociasien. =
r; B; seward Confectionery company. 81
rrrni 'ui Wagon company. rciedc. ohio.
Lewis zukoski Mercantile company. Ct. Louis.
First National building and Loan association.
Rea. Patterson Milling company. coneyvillc,
United states Bond aud Mortgage company.
sprasue, Warner 8 Co, Chicago, nj.
Texas Coal company. 81 Louis. Mo-
Cumberland Building Loan association, OF
Interstate Bniidins and Loan association. Il
Atlanta, Ga.
Elwood Wire and Nail company, DeKalb, ILL.,
| Chattanooga Savings and Building association,
| CHATTANOOGA Tenn.
| Kansas City Mercantile and Commission COM
| rany. Kansas City, Kan.
Alamo Heights Land company. Jersey City.
Monarch Cyclic Manufacturing company. Chi
cngo. Ill.
wclin,an 4 Dwrc Tobacco company, Quincy.
| III.
Booppc Button company. Muscatine. Ioxa.
| Bush & Gerts Piano company, Chicago, Ill.
| Standard Rope aud Irvine company, Eliza
| 10th n
| KAUFMAN buggy company. Miamisburg. Ohio.
| Fish Bros. Manufacturing company Clinton.
Iowa
payy Burnt Clay Ballast company, Kcnosha.
| Wis.
Now orleans Coffee company. limited. New
Orleans. La.
Oak GIN Land company. Camden, N. j.
Jacob Straus Saddlcry company, st. lsouis.
| Mo.
King Harvester company Harvey. III.
Bray Clothing company. Louisville, ny.
Northwostern Life Assurance company, Chi
cago, Ill,
Globe oil company Cleveland. Ohio.
John Church company, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Gale Manufacturing company, Albion, Mich.
Grand Rapids Cyclic company. Grand Rapids,
| Mich.
Tinikcn Carriage company, st, Louis. Mo.
| Kramer Milling company Caldwell. Kan.
| Magdebutg Firo Insurance company, Magds-
burg Germany
international Loan and Trust company, Los
| Angeles, Cnl
| |, John II. Cullom, acting secretary Of state
OF the State Of Texas, do hereby certify that.
US shown by the records of this department
the foregoing named foreign corporations havo
failed to Pay the annual franchise tax for the
year commencing May l. 1925, MS provided by
articles betSl and b2iSj. laws regular session
Twenty fifth Legislature. chnper 100.
| (Signed) JOHN III. CULLOM,
Acting Secretary OF State.
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srydcr Harris Bnssctt Co.. Philadelphia

| Snyder, Harris Bnssett Co. Philadelphia,
Pa.
Southern Agricultural works. Atlanta, Ga,
ShctoS gan Chair company. Shoboygan. Wis,
Streets Western Stable Car company. Chicago.
III.
Southwestern building and Loan association.
splna Mil and Elevator company. salina
ken.
Southwestern Broom Manufacturing company.
j. Is. sticklcs saddcry company. st. Louis.
| Mo-
SELF. sohwab 6 Co. Chicago, III.
Smith Bros. 4 Co, limited New orleans, La.
Jos, schiitz Brewing company, Milwaukee,
| WIS.
svoford Bros Dry Goods company. Kansas
sanborn Farm and Live Stock company. Kan
| sus city. Mo.
| San Antonio Building and Land company,
| scudder Gale Grocer company, 81. Louis. Mo,
| Thompson Houston Electric company, New
Britain. Conn
Todds & Stanley Mill Furnishing company
ST. Louis. Mo.
Tonncnt q strlbblipg Shoe company. stLonls.
Taylor Manufacturing company, St Louis, Mo
Troflcht. Dunkert Rennrd Carpet company,
ST Louis, Mo.
Edward Thompson company, Nortbport. N. Y.
Thompson. Wilson Co. Paducah. Ky.
United States Mortgage and Trust company,
New York, n, Y
Vermont Investment and Guarantee company.
waters-Picrce oil company. st. Louis, Mo.
Wear a. Boogher Dry Goods company, 81.
Louis. Mo
Western Mortgage and Investment company.
London. England.
Winchester Repeating Arms company. New
Haven. Conn.
wiite Hardware company ST. Louis. Mo.
Whiteman Barnes Manufacturing company.
Akron, Ohio.
wclsviIe Tobacco company. wellsyillc, Mo.
Whitman Agricultural company. st. Louis.
A. NJ Walters Real Estate Investment com
uhny, Blue I'M. Neb.
Werner Elevator Manufacturing company,
Cincinnati. Ohio.
Weber Wagon company, Chicago. III.
Woiiheimer Swarts Shoe company. st. Louis.
Mo.
Wayne Works, Richmond, Ind
Woodward g. Herman Printing company. ~
Louis. No.
walter A. Wood Harvester company. st. Paul,
MInn.
Yorkshire Guarantee ana Security corpora
ton. limited. IIuddersheld, England.
YOUNGSTOWN Bridge company YoungstowD.
Ohio
s,ougbton Wagon company. stoughton, Wis,
Springfield Wagon company. Springfield. Mo.
A sd,rl 4 Frost company, Chicago, ".
August Kern Barber Supply company. ST.
i.cUs. Mo-
Hcme. Life Insurance company. New York.
Mutual Life Insurance company. Louisville.
Ky.
Traders Insurance company, Chicago. Ill.
United states Life Insurance company Now
York. N. Y,
Chicago Bridge and Iron company. Chicago.
III.
Mosfachusetts Benefit Life association. Bos-
ton. Mass
Consolidated Steel and Wire company. Chi
sdiiwell. Bierco & smith-vale company. Day
ton. Ohio.
Nichols & Shepard company. Battle Creek.
Mich.
Assau- Baines company Baltimore, Nd.
Springfield Furniture company, Springfield.
Nc.
Birdsell Manufacturing company. South Bend,
IND.
WeFtorn Paint company Cincinnati Ohio.
+, Hoph ms weller Drug company, Sc. Louis, No.
| IiagarL Powder company, Hazafdyille Conn.
| Keystone Manufacturing company. Sterling,
III.
case Manufacturing company. Columbus,
Ohio.
American Central Insurance company, St.
Louis. Mo.
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FRANCHISE TAX DELINQUENT,
rOREYt;N CORPOR


Allen-west Commission company. st. Louis,
Aqua Pura company of Las Vegas. New Mex
leo.
American Powder mills, BOSTON. Mass.
Auitman, Mi,ls & Co., Akron, Ohio.
Addler-Goldn Commission company, st.
Louis, Mo.
American Tobacco company Newark, n. ].
American Biscuit and Manufacturing COM
pany. Chicago Ill.
pany. Arkansas Pass. Texas.
American Book company. New York. n Y.
American Harrow company, Detroit, Mich
E. C. Atkins e. Co., Indianapolis Ind.
Acme Pressed Brick company. Millsap. Texas
Arkansas City Milling company, Arkansas
City, Kan.
Arkansas Construction company Kansas City
Mo.
pcck & Corbitt Iron company. St Louis, Mo-
Bridge, Beach & Co. St Louis Mo.
David Bradley Manufacturing company, Chi
cngo, Ill
John L. Bolapd Book and Stationery com
pony. st. Louis, Mo.
Brown Shoe company, St Louis Mo,
Brown Tobacco company, Montgomery City,
Mo.
Brennan & Co., Southwestern Agricultural
works. Louisville, Ky.
Beievillc Pump and skein works. BellcvIlle,
Browneli & Co., DAYTON, Ohio.
Bandcrob- Chase company, oshl osh, Wis
JOS. Bowling company. limited New Orleans.
La.
Bluff City Lumber company, Pine Bluff, Ark.
f.. H.. Chase e. Co, Louisville, Ky.
Clark & stuyvesant Grocery company. st.
Louis. Mo.
Colorado Fuel company, Denver. Cole.
Comstock- Castle Stove company. Quincy, Ill
semuel cuppes woodenwaro company. st.
Louis, Mo-
Cowgirl & Hill Milling company, Carthage. Mo.
Catlin Tobacco company, ST. Louis, Mo.
j, II. Comrades Chair company, ST Louis, Mo.
chapron- Emery Stove contrary, Quincy. III.
Collins Plow company Quincy. III,
]. l. Case Threshing Machine company, RIA
cine, Wis.
Curtis & Go. Manufacturing company, 81.
Louis. Mo.
chn'tanoosa Medicine company Chattanooga
= rem 81 coo. r. CO. nar,,ao,,.,,, oo,nn,
Incianapoiis, Ind;
zee ec. ~ 1llrh s, q ~ ,-uicaso. ~. ,,
oentral bu1 ro ana Loan hSsoc's'ion' on"t'
tanooga; Tenn. -
Chtshire Improvement company limited, rev
forE, n. 7.
II J. Cottam e 20, new oiivans; La
IpssettF VI roIipahE, NhehNntr tl'n;,,
Dick Bros. Milling company, Quincy III.
Dundee Morigaee ana inRt investment com
pgstdg,e Investment company, limited Dundee
sccnnnn go,
Dseryalo Ranch company, limited, Glasgow
Duhy Trowbrldge Stove Manufacturing COM
Geo. F. piitman Boot and Shoe company. st.
rjgenstad, Jewelry consany. ST. Louis. Mo.
| Ely q waller Dry Goods company, ST. Louis,
Mo.
I.an,s Mo ''''H -P -
Fleetwood Dstilling company. Cincinnati.
rs on,S plow company South Bend. lad.
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mn SALE or EXCHANGE.

kDE-House and lot. In Drummer addi-
or lots or land, unimproved. y. Il.
by, room /, Kennedy block. Is
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WANTED TO RENT.

fn-Two bedrooms. dining room ard
1 FOR Eight housekeeping; must be
{isly furnished, also use of parlor; no
Ina TO distance If convenient TO car
ktst Of references given and desired.
d cfSj. this office. u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22

) STOCKS merchandise fer exchange
knd and small cash payment, $500,
hnd 5000: a golden opportunity to
business with small cash payment. j.
Sss, 1919, Moore Burnett building. %
ED-To exchange Waco lots for Hous-
Us. Apply 1917 Travis street. %
] LOTS In Drummer in exchange for
3 Heights, on boulevard. y. A. r.,
Mice y
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fD-A gentle horse to keep for the
n; will take good care OF same. Ad :.
.655, this office. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22

Female Balm. There Is no other treatment
for Diseases cf Women equal TO 1t. Hundreds
have declared u supply marvellous in It's. bril-.
liant results. Prizes 500. Recommended aud
for sale By Housion Drug Csupasy, Houston, Texsk
Special advice, book and eynpton blank. wife
De. MARY A. BRANk0N u, cssitA Ave. Atlasis, o.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22

h TO LOAN on Houston business prop
y. L. Mills, 207 Main street "a
b TO LOAN--Apply to South Texas
hing and Loan association, office In
|n Exchange building. w. A. Chill
! president; A. X. Taylor, secretary. %
h TO LOAN on improved farms and
kes. Francis Smith &: Co., San An
Texas. Call on F. w. Norris, KAN
ing Houston. Texas. If
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Awoman Is Complex, Most peIIcate

piece of mechanism. II from neg
iect. moral shock, hard study o.
oyerwork an Important function
fails, she becomes nervous aud
physical wreck, then The Specific
remedy to restore her health, save
her from a dangerous operation or
n mad house, or a consurnptive's
grave, Is DR.. Mary A. Brannon's
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FINANCIAL.

4 TO LEND upon Houston real estate.
Phelps. attorney, 3oila Main street,
90
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25
Calico from Calicut in 1881.

Calico was first manufactured in city
of India called Galicut, from which it de-
rives its name. 1t was introduced into
England in the year 1851, and finally into
this country, but as the United States con-
sumes by far the largest quantity of calico
sar 'he here %oet
The highest grade made has a ticket on every
piece upon which is printed the name
William Simpson & Sons. These goods are
noted for their general excellence, bril-
iancy and permanency of color.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25
Touchinx KindEess.

The bronzed soldier looked at the pack.
age addressed to him with moistened eyes.
Blessed angels" he said; they do not for
get u.s." Then he carefully took off the
wrappings and fou,d: A nail brush, an or
namentai hair receiver, a pair of tides, a
small bottle of mixed pickles, a tract, hand.
painted blotting pad and pants stretcher.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25
The E.or.o.. Gold Product Of 1ses.

The Enormous Gold Product Of ls0s.
This will be the greatest gold year in his.
tory. From South Africa, the kondike and
in large quantities. It is believed that this
years output will be nearly double that of
any previous twelve months. The sales of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters are also increas.
ing very fast, and this year that famous
remedy will cure more people OF dyspepsia,
indigestion, constipation, nervousness and
weakness than ever before.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25
Shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet.
l It cures painful, swollen, nervous. . smarting
corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age Allen Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ach.
ing feet. Try it today. Sold by all druggists
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25

Not Wholly Hateful.-"Did you recon-.
mend to Marie that country place where YOU
were last summer" No; was tempted to
but didn't" "5-Detroit Free Press.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25

Write w. c. Rinearson. G. P. A., Queen
& Crescent Route, Cincinnati, o., for free
books and maps, $500 Cincinnati to Chatta-
nooga Excursion, Sept. $40.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25

The Lord prevents some men from sue.
ceedlng because it would be too mean
Washington Qa.) Democrat.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25

a man who is always ready to suspect
others is generally not any too safe himself.
Qa.) Democrat.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25

One advantage about onions, they can't
epoil.-Washingto Democrat.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25

have found Piso's Cure for Consumption
se Scott HnsfaqGg st Go1ssien v q, IGt 1S
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25
Cause and E6ect,

Niclzelby-Al! last week Ernest was shak-
ing for the drinks.
Squeers-.All this week he has been drink
ing for the shakes.-N. Y. journal.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25

To Cure a Cold i'm One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to- cure 25c.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25

No pocket is we'll lined that has no money
IN it.-L. A. W. Bulletin.
Griggs courier., 1898-08-25

G. A. R. $500 rate Sept. 8, 8 and 10. Gin.
cinnati to Chickamauga, Q. & G. Route.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-10-07

Furnes, called Veurne by the Fla
hands, an old Belgian town, in the ex-
irene west of Flanders, not far from
The sea and the French frontier, has
lust celebrated its dramatic penitential
procession, a great religious passion
play, for the two hundred and forty
eighth time in its history.
Sleepy old Fumes awakens once a
year from it's life of idyllic isolation,
to hold, on the last Sunday Of the
month of July, a penitential procession
for the continuous expiation of a crime
that was committed in the year 1850.
Gothic churches and public buildings
dating from the time of the Renais-
sance indicate the past Importance of
the little community that is now almost
forgotten to the world. The highly
dramatic features of the annual reli-
gious ceremony, which is held on the
same day as the kirmess of st. Wal
burgis, appeal strongly to the Belgians.
| The streets of the quiet town then as
sumo a penitential aspect, while they
are anonymously enlivened at the
same time with festivities of the most
profane character.
Burghers of the town and Inhabitants
of the neighboring villages take part in
the Passion Play that forms the most
important feature Of the procession.
These simple actors seem to be thor
oughly inspired by the feelings of self
humiliation and repentance imposed
upon them by their parts.
From the Church of St. Walburgis,
which, at the beginning of the four
tenth century was designed with such
magnificence that only the choir could
be completed after the original de-
signs, the procession takes its start.
To the tolling of bells, at 4 o'clock in
the afternoon, the line winds through
the streets that are decked with flags
in the national colors, black, yellow
and red.
Gensdarmes, in bearskin caps, lead
the way, checking the approach Of the
curious.
There are forty groups in the pro-
cession. At the head of each walks
young girl in holiday attire, bearing a
cross, who announces in the Flemish
tongue the scene that is to follow.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-10-07

Shall diploma or academic degree
be given for proficiency in the science
and art of agriculture? This question
is being considered in all seriousness
by the ancient English University Oh
Cambridge. AS farmers cannot be
made by the use Of libraries and labor
atories alone, 1t is understood that a
degree would be conditioned on a GER
tain term of residence and actual prac-
tice on farm. In America agricultur-
al colleges with model farms have
long been in operation, and although
still under challenge in some educa-
tional circles, they are doubtless con-
tributing to raise the standard and dig
nifty of the farmers life, and to put
the most important Of all branches OF
productive industry on basis OF intel
ligence and self-respect, with reason
able promise Of increasing profits
through improving processes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-10-07

delineator of Christ has to fall. and
each time the Roman soldiers dart for
ward and goad him on to new exer-
lions, while the air Is rent with trum-
pet peals and shoutings Of the mob.
Lastly there appear the psalm sing
ing penitents in their cowls. They are
of both sexes, and they pant beneath
the almost overwhelming weight of
roughly hewn crosses, which they car
ry in various positions or drag after
them. Many Of these crosses, and also
tablets that are carried, bear inscrip-
tions of aphorisms from the Old Tesla
ment in the Flemish tongue.
On the return, great lassitude natur-
ally prevails in the ranks Of penitents.
The cowls are laid aside, and the smart
ing feet are no longer bare. In st. Wal
burgis the numerous confessionals are
sought after. After the dissolution
each penitent kneels again and remains
in prayer for a long time, his arms ex-
tended in the form of cross
Gradually the church grows deserted.
The inns and drinking places are
crowded, and beer and wine begin to
flow in streams. Here sound songs and
turbulent cries. Lovers seize hands
and whirl in the dance. The religious
festival is past and now begin worldly
pleasures that last until far into the
night.