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Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-22

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go jeziora, pon,ewat stwierdzono
urzedowo, 10 skutkiem tego zas.lo
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Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-22

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torfsn napell iona stodoia'pos,ada,
aza KozloNskiego, jake tes pobl-
VIII atainia posiadsoza Umsrskiego.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-22


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skazano tn murzyna Forstera z
Baltimore W Amer;ce ma 3 lats
wiezienla. Forster odgrywat "
budsie jsrmsrcznei S ,jki Z G6rnego
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uder.yi 10 tax cieiko s.taba zelazna
y glove, te tenze do dds dnia ley
s rozbita czaszka W klinice p.ct
|Nlkulicza " W.orsa~iu.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15

San Francisco, CAL, by Irving M. Scott,
who has just been honored with an IN
vitation from the car to visit him IN
st. Petersburg to discuss the construc-
ton of several vessels for the Russian
navy. Mr.. Scott was born sixty-one
years ago, December rs, 1887, at He
bron Mills, Baltimore county, Md. His
father, the Rev. John Scott, of an old
Pennsylvania Quaker family, and his
mother, Elizabeth Littig, gave him
priceless heritage-integrity, a passion
for industry and truth telling. This
explains at the beginning why he did
not build his government worthless
ship, with defective boilers and rotten
armor. Young Scott was educated at a
public school in Baltimore, finishing
his course at Milton academy. In 1854
he began his career with Obed Hussey,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
An American Sailors Decd.

Lewistown (Me) Journal: Reminds
cences of Commodore Dewey are almost
as numerous in Maine this week as
stories Of Rappahannock. One Of the
latest has William G. Grant, the keeper
of the Matinicus light, for its hero. It
was on a windy day in 1854 that Com
modore Dewey was executive oflcer on
the United States vessel Colorado, on
which William Grant was a seaman.
The Colorado was steaming into Hamp-
ton Roads, VT, towing large boat
load of sailors, when the boat capsized
and in a moment every one was strug-
Cling In the water. All but one, how
ever succeeded in getting ON its bottom.
lie sank. A boat was lowered from the
Colorado, William Grant being one of
the mon assigned to 1t. The men rowed
with a will and soon reached the over
turned boat and the sailors clinging to
its bottom. They had so much head
way that the boat shot over the place
where the unfortunate man went down.
Mr.. Grant was in the bow, keeping
sharp lookout for him when he came
IN the surface. AS the boat moved
along he looked down into the water,
which was very clear and plainly saw
the man near the surface. Like flash
he scrambled to the stern Of the boat
and without hesitating second Owed
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
Shop-Window Fires.

So numerous have fires in shop wins
dows become that special attention is
called to the protection of the lights
used in order to show the goods to the
best advantage. 1t is recommended
that wire gas globes and shades be
used and so arranged that the air can
pass between layers of protective ma
terial in order to ventilate these
spaces so that the outer ones do not
become overheated. There is great
danger in the use Of lamps covered
with fabric shades where the space is
not fully open above and below. II
gas lights of the oldfashioned sort are
used there should be some means Of adj
hitting the free passage Of air under
the burners. One of the best plans Is
the use Of metallic cap, or cover, WITH
ventilating pipe running into flM
which Is practically fireproof. NO
soldering should be used in these pipes,
as the heat might melt them, and,
passing through the broken spaces, ig-
mite the surrounding articles. Wire
gauze made into screens and shades is
among the most valuable guards for
such purposes, but these should be
placed outside of porcelain shades.
which are unquestionably the best pro-
tective materials, as they certainly are
the most attractive. If electricity is
used, the utmost care must be exer-
cised that the wires are properly in
sulated, and that there is no wearing
or breaking Of the covering, as the
slightest bare spot on the wire may 70
sufficient to start a confagration.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15

demons instead Of to natural causes.
But there was a. continually increasing
number Of the educated who looked
for ala in their maladies rather to the
physician with his medicines than to
the sorcerer or priest with his charms.
The British museum contains frag-
ments Of an edition made for the IL
brary Of Nineveh of an old and re-
nowned Babylonian treatise on medi-
cine. In this work an attempt is made
to classify and describe diseases, and
to enumerate the various remedies that
had be6d proposed for them. Some OF
the prescriptions are of inordinate
length, containing a mixture Of the
most heterogeneous drugs. At other
times the patient was given his choice
of the remedies he might adopt. Thus,
for an attack of spleen, he was told that
he might "slice the seed of reed and
dates in palm Wines" or mix calves
milk and bitters in palm wine," or
drink garlic and bitters in palm wine,"
or finally try several other recipes
which are severally named. For an
aching TOOTH" we are told, "the root Of
the plant Of human destiny (perhaps
the mandrake) is the medicine; it must
be placed upon the tooth. The fruit
of the yellow snakeworth is the medl.
cine for an aching tooth; it must be
placed upon the tooth. The
roots Of thorn which does not see the
face Of the sun when growing is the
medicine for an aching tooth; it must
be placed upon the TOOTH" In tn
midst Of all these prescriptions, how,
ever, room was still found for some Of
the superstitious charms and incanta
tions which might be tried when every,
thing else had failed. The practice Of
medicine had advanced to much high
er point in Egypt, but it is probable
that 1t was from Babylonia rNther than
from Egypt that the Jews acquired
their knowledge Of it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
A Magnetic Island.

New York World: Sailors have Ions
told tales of magnetic islands which
lure ships on to wreck by affecting
their compasses. At these accounts
the scientists have scoffed.
Scientists have in their time scoffed
at a great many things since proved
true.
And the scientists were wrong who
denied the existence of magnetic
Islands. An island, not far away from
civilization, and recently discovered
but near the coast Of Europe and
known for centuries to the geographers
has this quality. This is the Island Of
Bordholm, which belongs to Denmark
and lies in the Baltic sea near the shore
Of Prussia
The power of attraction which comes
from this island alters considerably
the reading of compasses on passing
ships. It is in effect vast magnet
whose influence is perceptible for dis
lance of about ten miles.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15

of reaper and mower fame. In 1857 he
was engaged by Murray & Hazelhurst
in the mechanical department Of their
Federal Hill engine works. The young
man studied draughting at the Mechan-
les institute evenings, and became so
expert in drawing that he was trans
ferred to the draughting and designing
department of stationary and fire en-
gines. He studied late day and night
during his off hours and became prof.
cient in German, and, by attending
lectures and mastering the subject of
his profession, soon became an au-
thority on high class machinery. In
1858 Col. Peter Donahue, of the Union
Iron works, San Francisco, engaged
him as special draughtsman, and took
him west, where he became a citizen
Of California. In 1862 he resigned, and
took up the manufacture of mining ma
chinery, designing new and powerful
ore crushers, holsters, stamp mills and
engines peculiarly adapted for deep
mines. He was soon the chief man Of
his profession nthe coast, became a
public spirited reformer in the true
sense, and was made member of the
committee of safety, which position he
held for many years. In October z,
1868, occurred the happiest and most
fortunate event of his life. He married
Miss Laura Horde, a beautiful, ac-
complished young lady, Of Covington,
Ky. Again he was wanted by Col. Don
ahue and returned to the Union Iron
works as the superintendent in charge
Two years later Col. Donahue retired
from active management, putting Mr..
Scott in his place as partner. The
firms title was changed to H. j. Booth
G. Co. In 1872 Mr.. Scott was nominated
state senator and twice made member
of the taxpayers convention, and i'm
portant organization for putting hon
est and capable men into office, regard
less of their politics. Following MIR.
Booths retirement Henry T. Scott, a
brother Of Irving, was taken into the
firm, and the establishment under the
direction of the Scott brothers was
greatly enlarged, the plant becoming
the most extensive on the coast, with a
capacity for turning out anything from
a battle ship to a needle. Mining ma
chinery, in those days, was of more i'm
portance than any other product of
steel and iron. All those massive, ia
nous mining engines and devices that
developed the great mines of the Com
stock were the invention and manufac-
ture of Mr. Scott. He was called the
genius Of the west In 1877 he was
made a member Of the executive COM
mittee during the great riots. He was
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
IN A MEXICAN HOUSEHOLD.
Good Traits of Servants and Some
Pleasant Customs.

Good Traits of Servants and Some
Pleasant Customs.
AS all cooking is done with charcoal
and ovens are practically unknown in
private houses, very few families bake
bread. The small, hard-crusted loaves
of French bread are delivered all over
the city in great baskets four feet across
that are carried in the hands Of car
gadores. The arrangement of furniture
is much more formal than in the United
States. 1t is a very common sight to
see splendidly furnished parlor with
row of STRAIGHTFORWARD chairs, all alike,
with their backs against the wall, and
as close together as they can be placed
clear around the room. A good Mex
lean cook relieves the mistress Of the
house Of worry and responsibility In
manner that is almost unknown in che
United States. The cook is given SO
much day, and with this amount she
will purchase each morning all the
provisions Of the day, including even
the staples that are usually bought IN
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15

not only leading citizen Of the state,
but was frequently mentioned for gov
ernor, United States senator and the
like. He became life member of the
Academy of Science, was three times
president of the Mechanics institute;
also president of the Art association
for three terms, and was made regent
Of the University Of California in 1878
by Leland Stanford also elected per-
petual trustee of the San Francisco free
library, and was one of the founders of
the Boys and Girls Aid society. 1t has
been said that the happiest moments of
his life are when assisting some de-
serving young man to enter college or
take a position in business career.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
The Gentle Jap.

To those whose duty or pleasure calls
them into the busy thoroughfares OF
large cities, and whose ears are as"
sailed with the shocking expressions
with which many Of the passers-by de-
light to Ngarnish their language, Japan
should be a terrestrial paradise-for
the Japanese never utter an oath. As
a matter Of fact, the reason for this Is
that there Is no word in the Japanese
language equivalent to an oath. Even
the vast number Of foreigners who
have gone to that country during the
last ten years, and the thousands OF
new words added to the language, have
not in the least affected the Japanese
in swearing. In this respect the ia
panese stand alone, for all other in
habitants of earth can use pretty strong
language, when, for example, on get
ting out of bed they step on tack
with its business end up"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15

Frank had been walking in the gar
den with his uncle, who had been ex-
planning to him how the plant was
rolled up in the tiny seed. and now tne
sun and rain and air worked together
with the mysterious life that was IN
the germ of the seed to unroll 1t and
make it stretch out into a tall, fruit
full plant.
He fell asleep in the arbor thinking
about it, and dreamed that he heard a
number of soft voices talking close to
him. He listened, and soon came to
know that they were talking about
him, and seemed to be rejoicing that
they had found him.
isn't it wonderful" one of the voices
exclaimed. Gust to think that there is
a splendid man wrapped up in him."
Eyes, dear Faith" answered another
land it is our duty to help get the man
out. 1t will be your turn first. What
will you do?"
II will teach him to become rooted
in Christ" answered Faith, $50 that nc
may begin to grow. What will you do
Sister Prayer"
ooh, will strengthen your arms and
help him by claiming the promises to
draw rich nourishment for his growth"
and l." spoke up Promise, will
help you by giving him all the rich
things God has in store for him as soon
as he is hungry for them, and here by
my side in the Word are Commandment
and Warning and knowledge and
Praise. They will help him to grow
into strong man."
"And l." said Obedience, twill hast
Ell his growth by turning him in the d.
rection of Promise. l will lead him to
where you can reach him."
And l." spoke up Good Works,
Twill give him such exercise every day
that he will grow rapidly"
"And l." whispered a voice that
sounded like a soft zephyr, will watch
over you all and over him; and make
all your work fruitful and perfect him
In the image of his Father"
Then all the other voices softly
whispered: at was the Spirit that
spoke. Amen. So will we do If ne
will give attention to us."-Christian
Endeavor World.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15

over the coxswain's head for the
drowning man. He calculated just
right, and in moment had him by
the collar and succeeded in bringing
him to the surface. Both men were
taken into the boat, and after hard
work the half-drowned sailor was re-
vived. The next day Dewey as execu-
tive officer called Mr.. Grant up to the
quarter deck, and before everyone
thanked him cordially for his bravery
in rescuing the sailor. A few years ago
when Dewey, then commodore, visited
the Maine coast and called upon Grant
at Matinicus. the incident was recalled
and Commodore Dewey again compile
mented Mr.. Grant.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15

scented of the brave rebel chief Is an ex..
cellent likeness. 1t is drawn from a
photograph of Aguinaldo that was sent
to the New York World by the courte-
sy of H. W. Bray Of Singapore, recent
ly visited by the great Philippine gen.
eral and insurgent. The photograph
was taken in Hongkong few weeks
ago. 1t is not, however, az claimed,
the first photograph Of the rebel ieGSar
to reach the United States. Aguinal
dos brave fight against and notable
victory over the Spaniards shows him
to be possessed Of much military ge-
MUS. His name has been talisman
for the Philippine insurgents. and his
recent successes will make him all tL,e
more popular, If such is possible
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15

New York Sun: Over on the west
side of the city, where most of the
armories are, the boys have caught the
"war fever" with vengeance. When
school hours end, then the boys gather
and put on their uniforms, which are
something great" Paper caps, leg
gings made from brown paper or cotton
cloth, sticks for guns or swords, and
good strong voice make up the equip
ment. Then the company starts out to
parade. Fire crackers, torpedoes, flags
and other martial accomplishments are
carried in abundance, and as the
youngsters swing down the side streets
they make noise enough to stir the
blood of fish. 1t Is not an uncommon
thing to see half a dozen companies OF
fifty or seventy-five boys each parading
In different side streets within an hour.
No distractions can be placed in the
streets, or there would surely be fort
at every other corner in the city. But
up in the less thickly settled districts
that is different. If the Spanish ever
landed in New York they would find
at least one formidable fort confronting
them at Kingston road and the boule-
ward. Up on high and large rock at
the intersection of those highways
there is a monster fort, built by the
boys. The Notifications are at least
twenty-five by thirty feet in size. The
ramparts are built Of pillaged stove
iron and scrap iron, with guns made Of
sewer pipe and stove pipe frowning
from every embrasure. The place is
called Fort Washington" as one may
see by sign on the ramparts. Then
there are other signs, all neatly let
tered, such as:
dewey? I guess we do"
ION to Cuba"
Down with SPAIN"
A big American flag waves over the
fort all day and is hauled down ever'
night with due ceremony.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15

To preserve the natural colors Of
plants is oftentimes Of great impor-
lance. Aside from the mere appear
ance, the color is valuable as dis
tinguishing feature. A method Of pre-
serving the color is given which is SIM
pie and practical. immense the plant
in 80 to 95 per cent alcohol, or place 1t
in a cylinder and apply an air pump
to produce vacuum; then immense
the plants in per cent solution Of
glycerine that has been made slightly
blue by sulphate or acetate of copper.
The combination produces copper
phyllocyanate. which is not affected by
light, and is almost insoluble in any
preventative medium. If the copper
salt is in excess, 1t may be removed by
a mixture of formaline and glycerine.
which increases the value Of the pre-
sentative medium.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
Patents in China.

China has no patent office or laws.
and therefore the Chinese can use with
impunity any invention patented in
any other country. According to Gus
tom, however, Americans holding
American patents cannot be infringed
upon in China without getting them
selves into trouble. The consuts take
all such matters under advisement and
protect the patentees as though they
were in their own country. Therefore
all questions as to copyrights, patent
rights and inventions of all descrip-
tions are subject to the decision and
arbitration Of the censuls, according to
the laws Of America on such subjects,
but there 10 no such protection against
the shrewdness and greed Of China
man. /
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15

large quantities in other countries. On
a dollar day cook will provide q
very good table for a family Of three
or four, and get enough beans and tor
tillas and chile to set the servants table
besides. They can really do better than
their mistresses, because they can usu-
ally drive sharper bargains with the
market men of their own class and they
have more patience to haggle over the
last penny.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15

! saw him once before,
AS he passed by the door.
And again
The pavements stones resound,
AS he totters DER the ground
With his cane.
They say that in his prime.
Ere the pruning knife of time.
Cut him down,
Not a better man was found
BY the crier on his round
Through the town.
But now he walks the streets,
And he looks at all he meets
So forlorn;
And he shakes his feeble head,
That 1t seems as If he said.
"They are gone"
The messy marbles rest
On the lips that he has pressed
In their bloom:
And the names he loved to hear
Have been carved for many a year.
On the tomb.
My grandmamma has said
Poor old lady, she Is dead
Long ago
That he had a Roman nose,
And his cheek was like rose,
In the snow.
But now his nose Is thin,
And 1t rests upon his chin,
Like staff;
And a crook is in his back,
And a melancholy crack
In his laugh.
I know 1t is a sin
For me to sit and grin
At him here;
But the old three-cornered hat.
And the breaches. and all that.
Are so queer!
And If I should live to be
The last leaf upon the tree,
In the spring,
Let them smile, as I do now,
At the old forsaken bough
Where I cling.
Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
Rondel-That Summer Day.

That summer day so long ago.
We sat and talked, we two and they;
And watched the Swallowed river flow,
That summer day.
And when the evening turned to gray,
And distant lights began to glow
They said farewell and went away.
But when 1 saw those lovers go,
told you all my heart would say;
You answered-and we parted so.
That summer day.
William Fisk Brewer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
GENERAL AGUINALDO.

General Pruilio Aguinaldo, who has
wreaked terrible revenge on the Span
iards in the Philippines, is native Ma
lay Of the islands and the commander
in-chief Of the insurgent forces. Agu-
inaldo has taken the entire province Of
Cavite, made 1000 Spaniards his pris-
oners, and captured 1000 magazine
rifles and six field guns from the enc
my. The portrait which is here pre-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
Ancient Doctors.

The doctor was recognized institu-
ton in Assyria and Babylonia. 1t is
true that the great bulk Of the people
had recourse to religious charms and
ceremonies when they were Ill, and as
cribed their sickness to possession Of
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

= Little Baby Bear-"Frank's Dream"
Pretty Story for Junlors-All the
Boys Have War When School Is Over
"A Deed of Heroism.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
IN THE ODD CORNER.
QUEER AND CURIOUS THINGS
AND EVENTS.

Profitable Fruit Growing'-About Ancient
Doctors-The Gentle Son of Japan
Shop Window Fires-Preserving the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
Not Afraid.

Aunt-Do you think such an mex
perienced young man can cut off my
leg? Nephew-He says he Is willing
To try.-Harlem Life.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-07-15
HE BUILT THE OREGON
SAMPLE OF AN HONEST MANS
GOOD WORK.
irving M. Scott, Constructor of Our
Greatest Battleship, Comes from the
Right Kind of Stock - Has Been
Greatly Honored by the Gear Of Russia.

HE battle ship Ore
gon, which broke
four worlds rec
ords on her recent
phenomenal trip
from San Francis
CO round Cape
Horn to Key West,
is the work Of an
honest man. She
was built at the
Union Iron Works,