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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

breath for the answer, even then-even
then; that even then she was hunger
ing to put her arms around him, and
tell him, OH no, it was not gone! And
supposing she heard him say: Her!
Poo, take no notice of her-always the
same. Wish to heavens sometimes I'd
never married-what with the expenses
and the miseries at home Can't make
her out-not like other women. Given
it up long ago. Don't you ever marry,
old mani = And supposing
the wife stood and cried to God to take
her on the spot, and that God did not
answer, and that at last-at last, when
something seemed as If it would snap
in her brain-she crept into her hus-
bands study, took out the pistol that
he kept in his desk and put it to her
forehead, and almost pulled the trig-
ger. wouldn't paper accept
story like that?"
Still no answer. The man had craned
still further forward, his hands grip
ping the deck, his face gray in the
dusk, his stare widened. 1t looked-it
somehow looked as if he feared for
his life to look around in fear OF a
hand waiting for his throat. 1t was not
his vife's talking. 1t was Tragedy that
had come creeping into the room-as
it sometimes did when he wrote late,
and something stood and breathed
behind each shoulder.
The voice came again, as from long
way off.
"Yes Say, she paused the moment
and that saved her. She looked at his
work and thought of his long strug-
giles and the mind that always strained
after something in life that is never to
| be found. But the thought had come
| into her head, and 1t stayed and stayed.
and more than once, when he had
passed her with hardly word or look.
No, my God! she could not bear it!
God forgive her, she cannot bear 1t!
The indescribable sob and a swift
rush. A hand had plucked open the
drawer at the mans side and some
thing bright flashed out. Just in time
he realized something and swayed up
with . hoarse cry: "WinnieI Mo-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
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what a lifei" repeated the man to
himself with almost writhe. MAX
ing bricks without straw all the year
round. l wish-there, I wish to God
I'd never learned Low to write"
And yet it had paid him in solid coin,
so far. One of his minor dreams was
realized; the window of his writing
room overlooked suburban roadway
along which Earring wheel seldom rat
tled he had got away from the whirr
and drone of the town, where his nerves
had been at tension all day long. He
could compose in peace. And yet he
sat with the bitter, idle stare, clutch
ing dry pen
The door behind creaked; woman
glded in on tiptoe. Don't start-its
only l." she whispered.
Don't startw He threw down the
pen without turning. 'It's all starts
or the strain Of expecting them. I'm
sick of it, l tell you-sick of it ALL"
What is the matter?" She had
paused half way, with hands together.
Cant you writer"
Write! I've nothing to write. I'm
drained dry. And I've promised a
tragic story"-with half sneer-"for
that Society Sum-. Tragic! What's
the time?"
1T must be nearly G."
six? Dark in another hour-dusk
now! I've done nothing. Ard you
you never attempt to help me by so
much as a word"
Never help you?" she echoed, and
repeated it to herself. 81 never help
him! But when have you asked such
a thing? What good would be my
ideas?"
ooh, not much. Women seldom have
zeal ideas-they're fitting SUPERFICIAL
ties. Still"
A long silence. The door creaked
again, but he knew she had only closed
it and was still lowering behind him.
He was somewhat surprised, but would
not turn. vaguely conscious of the
sneer's hollowne3s. Then
81 never help you" she repeated,
calmly. Would you like me to try?
perhaps something has Just come to
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
MOCK HANGING IN A CHURCH.
A Grucsome Performance Entortains
Colored Congregation.

Gruesome Performance Entortains q
CoIored Congregation.
Kansas City Journal: A most start
ling and unique entertainment, IN
which the principal feature was
gruesomely realistic imitation of an
execution by hanging, YVES given in the
colored Baptist church in Carthage the
other night, and attracted crowd
which packed the big building to its
utmost. An interesting account. given
in the Press of the tragic" affair is
as follows: "The audience assembled
in the basement Of the church, where
the gallows was erected, reaching up
ward about five or six feet. The drop
was only a short one, but every other
detail was carefully copied from a
sure enough hanging scene. About .
o'clock Peter Gibson and Sporting
Willie Hancock came in, leading Art
Irwin, the boy condemned to the gal
lows. A suppressed murmur ran over
the audience, which waited with batea
breath the finale of this strange scene
The lamps about the walls cast shuGt
dering gloomy light about the room,
and superstitious horror could be
traced on many a face. But Negro
good humor can not long be sup
pressed, and scarcely had the first feel.
ing OF awe passed away, when some
lusty voice broken out in hearty
laugh. This soon spread. and the
scene lost large share of its grue-
someness. The convicted murderer
was led up the steps of the improvised
gallows, his arms and legs were tied
and q rope was fastened to his neck.
black cap was adjusted, the trap
sprung and the body dropped. So far
as actual appearance went he might
have been hanged by the neck. The
body turned and twisted as the rope
dropped, seemingly limp and lifeless,
and was carried out on stretcher
amid a deathly silence. The affair.
however, was not SO realistic as 1t
for before entering the room
another rope had been carefully har-
messed around Twins body, with a
loop coming under his collar. This
last rope was concealed by the boys
clothing, and although the rope APP
peared to encircle his neck, it was in
reality fastened to the loop under his
collar. After a few minutes in which
to remove ropes, ETC., Irwin returned
to receive the congratulations of his
Iadv admirers who pathared around
the little hero in groups"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Let US ask for moment what it Is
"to deal honestly with child's moral
and intellectual life" Is it not to set
before him a worthy example; to fill
him with honest aspirations; to incul-
cate pure motives; to aid him in his
endeayors to overcome evil influences?
Is it not to give him a glimpse, even
if it be only a glimpse, Of the highest
possible ideal? If this is put off until
the child reaches school age, If it is
not done in the home under the in
fluence of the father and mother. If
they do not persist in it while the
child remains under the parental roof,
it is often in vain to attempt it in
school.-Teachers' World.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22


T A little time to make the hands beau
tiful need not be grudged even by the
busiest woman when it Is said that
beautiful hands are worthy instru-
ments of beautiful acts. The soft,
moist skin that makes the touch OF a
woman's hand so soothing to the fe-
vered brow, so inspiriting to the tired.
nerveless hand which it clasps, cannot
be obtained or preserved without due
observance Of hygienic laws and devo-
tion to cosmetics. Excessive heat or
cold are not only as destructive to the
beauty of the hands as to the beauty of
! the face, but If long continued they
may so affect the network Of the nerves
as to mar the delicacy Of the touch. In
washing the hands the temperature of
the water should be made a matter OF
,care, and tepid water only should be
used. Care should be taken to dry the
hands thoroughly before exposing to
the air. AS the wind and sun roughen
and discolor the hands, gloves should
always be worn. The best gloves are
made of dogskin, which has the prop
,erty of softening the skin Of the hand
and keeping it in good condition. Next
to good homemade soap, pure CASTLE
is the best for washing the hands.
The hands should be thoroughly wash
ed with soap and tepid water, rinsed
and then soaped again and rubbed I'M
4. fnrD1c n
after which they are to be dried with
out again rinsing. They should then
be lightly wiped with a soft towel
moistened with some aromatic toilet
water. This treatment will keep the
skin fine and white. The yolk of a
fresh egg, almond and chestnut meal.
oatmeal and bran, are all useful for
whitening and refining the skin of the
hands. The following recipe for the
same purpose is good one: Sweet
almond oil, 60 grains; virgin wax, IL
grains; spermaceti, IL grains. Heat
these substances in a water bath in
three separate vessels. When hot, pour
all into a cold vessel and beat thor
oughly. Then put the mixture Into
bowl of cold water, continue beating
until white. This is to be applied to
the hands and arms every night on go
ing to bed, or gloves spread with it
may be worn. Another preparation is
as follows: Two yolks Of fresh eggs,
two tablespoonfuls of oil Of sweet al
monds, 80 grams of rose water, eight
grams tincture of benzoin. Beat yolks
with the oil, then add the rose water,
and lastly the tincture of bolZoin.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
Kitchen Wisdom.

Boiling is not the only method avail
able for vegetables. Some which have
passed their prime may be rendered
wholesome and good by stewing. and
firmer, tougher kinds will be good
when praised. Watery vegetables, like
cucumbers and squashes, are very good
baked, while vegetable soups afford
endless variety. Young vegetables
should be cooked in boiling water, but
the temperature should be reduced, ac-
cording to age, old vegetables, late in
the season, being better if put on in
cold water and cooked long and slowly.
Berries for jam should be gathered in
dry weather, and the best sugar used,
which is cheaper, as less scum gathers
than when cheaper sugar is used. Too
little sugar will make jam ferment, and
too much will result in candying; the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
LUTHER'S RING DISCOVERED.
Engagement Band of the Great RefOrm-
err Found In Norway.

Engagement Band OF the Great RefOrm-
er Found In Norway.
Martin Luther's historical engage
ment ring has been found, and in the
possession of a Norwegian peasant
woman, Sigrid Hansen Aim, in Sender
hordland. in Norway. How it came
to Norway and when is unknown, as
for centuries the ring has been an
heirloom in the family of all the
women having the name of Sigrid.
Two years ago the German State His
torical Museum had advertisements in
serted in continental newspapers.
Slowly the news found its way to Nor
way and was read by the Norwegian
peasant woman. The description of
the ring tailed exactly with the ring
in possession of the young woman.
Consul Jens Gran, in Bergner, was
notified, and at once offered the wom
an 800 kroner for the ring, which was
in Norwegian newspapers of the ring
found: at is of silver, considerably
worn and badly scratched Set in the
ring is a red pearl, to represent drop
of the blood of Christ. On the outside
Of the ring is engraved Christ on the
cross, and several of the subjects Of
the cruciixion as the ladder, the lance,
etc, and the letters l. N. R. ]. Jesus
Nazraenus Rex Juderoum). On the in
side of the ring is engraved MARITIME
Luther-Catharina Won Boren-13-
71525,' and the faint outlines of two
hearts" Through the German min
lister to Sweden and Norway every eff
fort will be made to induce its present
owner to permit it, to become the
property of the German Historical
Museum.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

from fear of swallowing it-for that
would mean only a surgical case-but
from fear, based upon good grounds, of
contagion. tuberculosis and many
other diseases can be transmitted in
no easier way. Under the head of the
pin all kinds Of germs may be located,
and irritating the tongue ever so little
renders one liable to contract diseases.
Even a new paper of pins is not above
suspicion. In Europe especially boys
prowl about the streets, hunting for
pins, which they carry to the factory
and sell to the manufacturer. These
are laid in rows, and go in with the
new pins, looking as innocent as their
fellows, though they are far from what
they appear" The questionable habit
of women putting pencils and silver
money in their mouths was also placed
in the same category Of dangerous"
and to be avoided.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

no!' and faced the picture that wa5 to
eat into hiB memory all time.
The dead silence, the stare with
which the wide eyes in her worn, whits
face seemed to search his soul wildly
for a flicker Of the truth! Then heI
hand dropped and her face began to
twitch piteonsly. Eis arms were out
and the heart beat there yet.
"Winnie!" he had whispered-such q
whisper-"dont! don't! Come back
to me--come back!"
And for those two Time put back tho
clock. But the story-that was not fol
ublication.-London Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

in its little way, and that there are
some women for whom years of such
silence and loneliness spells death
or worse. She was always crying at
first, and never dared to tell him why
Il ne did not see for himself, and kept
out of his way so that his mind should
not be spoi.oz Cor work. And he-say
that he thought it was something else,
and spoke harshly and sneered, and
at last got so that he lived in a world
of his own, and wouldn't open his door
when-when he knew that her heart
was bursting outside, longing for one
kind word again. Or-or-
something like that Could you begin
anything with that?"
No answer. She could not see, but
the mans outward stare was as If it
would never again relax. She went on
little faster, her voice taking a thrill
Just as though his silence implied
that there might be real dramatic pos
sibilities in her small inspiration.
81 think my husband could-'yes!
The world is used to seeing the man
grow Indifferent, and the woman cold
and pale; but you-you might take the
tragedy as it is within the four walls.
and make it live and throb in there
You might put it that at first the mans
mistake was in always straining for
ward to his goal, forgetting that the
happest time is now-forgetting how,
when he looks at last he will not find
just the same laughing girl as he mar
ried. Often he left her, we
will say; he wanted cheerful faces and
relaxation after his work, and the wife
was only like ghost creeping about
the house. And so at last, for her the
only alternative to broken heart was
a heart hardened to stone. And oh!
she had so loved him had so deter
mined always to look her brightest and
best for him! That might
have gone on until the end, as it often
does; but there came blow-one blow
more than she could bear. Well sup
pose-we'll suppose that one day the
wife, somehow or other, heard him
talking to a friend The friend was
quiet; he had asked: What's the mat
ter with-with her? All the romance
gone that you used to talk about?'
Make it-make it that she held her
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
The Hair.

The hair has a great deal TO do with
ones appearance, almost as much as
the teeth; yet many persons who take
fair care of their teeth neglect their
hair woefully. THE very best thing
to do in order to keep the hair in good
condition is to massage the scalp daily.
This systematic manipulation keeps
the skin from tightening and prevents
the head from becoming, as it were,
hide bound. Hair cannot grow on
stiffened, CLASSY skin, which has got
into such dry state that 1t, SO to
speak, no longer breathes IL your
hair shows signs of lifelessness, or the
scalp feels sore to the touch, go to
good masseuse twice a week. II you
cannot conveniently do that take y
lesson or two-learn, by all means, to
manipulate your scalp yourself. 1t is
no great task, and it will keep what
hair you have and encourage more to
come. At all events, don't drag the
hair off your head by brushing. 1t is
a pretty well exploded idea that brush
ing is beneficial. Above all things,
never attempt to free the head or hair
of dust with a fine comb'-that is
death to the hair, as is too much wash
ing. Five or six times year is quite
often enough for a shampoo. One of
the reasons why more men than
women are baldheaded is because men,
having short hair, are apt to wet the
head daily; which practice carries off
the natural fertilizing secretions. Too
much water rots the hair.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Pare, slice, stew and sweeten ripe.
tart, and juicy apples; mash and sea-
son with nutmeg, or ste', lemon peel
with them for flavor; fiji. the trust and
bake them until done; spread over the
apples q thick meringue made by whip
ping to froth the whites of three eggs
for each pie; sweeten with three table
spoonfuls of powdered sugar; flavor
with vanillay beat until 1t will stand
alone; cover pie three-Quarters of an
inch thick, set back into quick oven
until well set. To be eaten cold.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
In nm Old Carden. 4

In IN Old Garden. a
Come down to that old Garden
or every flower we knew,
When out of gates of childhood
The airs of morning blew,
And arching heaven was painted
In every drop Of dew.
And you may have the lily
With all her virgin SHOWS.
And you may have the beauty
That bushes on the rose,
But l will have the heart s-ease,
The dearest flower that blows!
Who will shall have the balsams
And store Of hydromel
The purple of the monk hood
With poison in his spell;
Who will shall have sweet-willam
And the canterbury-bell.
1 love the breath of rosemary,
The perfume of the stock,
The proud plumes of the fleur-de-li,
The silken hollyhock:
love the flaming poppy
And the sleepy four-o'clock.
But they say that when great angels
Fell plunging from Heavens frown,
A spirit looking after
Lost blossom from her crown
l know it was the hearts-ease
! Came softly floating down.
Oh, bright the honeysuckle,
And sweet his tipping crew.
The birdwings of the columbine,
The larkspur blue as blue
But will take the heart s-ease
And all the rest take you!
Harriet Prescott Spofford in the Wo
mans Home Companion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
TonFto Catsup.

To one gallon of tomatoes, after be-
ing boiled and strained through a col
ander, add three tablespoonfuls Of salt.
one tablespoonful each of cloves. Gin
namon, allspice and black pepper, one
small teaspoonful cayenne pepper, one
pint good vinegar. Boil to the proper
consistency and bottle while hot.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Lake Tanganyika. in Africa, offers
a unique field for scientific exploration.
This region. like Australia, is one OF
the few localities where animals still
live that have become extinct else.
where, certain whelllike mollusks oil
this lake appearing to have been
driven from the ocean and to be identi.
fed WITH the fossil forms Of old Jur-
assic seax IN Europe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
OUR COOKING SCHOOL.
Grape Catsup.

Take five pounds of grapes; boil,
then rub through colander first and
sieve after; add two and one-haf
pounds of sugar, one pint of vinegar.
one tablespoonful each of ground
cloves, cinnamon, allspice and pepper.
one-half teaspoonful of salt. Boil
twenty minutes. Bottle.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Have ready cupful of cold chicken;
chop very fine; take a small lump Of
butter and heat very hot; stir In a
spoonful of milk, thicken with flour.
When cooked, add beaten egg, the
chicken, pepper, salt and a little thyme.
Spread out On platter to cool. When
wanted form in croquettes, dip in
grated bread crumbs and fry in hot
lard.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
A Feminine Habit.

A vigorous note of warning against
the essentially feminine habit of hold
ing pins in the wGath has been
sounded by Dr.. A. Monae Lesser, in a
recent lecture to the Red Cross nurses.
Don't do It," he says. Not so much
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

same will happen if boiled too long.
The flavor of bread pudding Is inn
proved by adding five or six almonds
chopped fine. A shin is the richest
part of meat for stews, as 1t contains
so much marrow. Meat for stews
should always be cut into convenient
pieces for serving. If apples are cored
before peeling they are not so apt to
break. In making desert when gela-
tine, milk and sugar are all used, mix
the gelatine with the sugar before it
Is dissolved in milk, to prevent the
milk from curdling.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
Deviled Tomatoes.

Skin and slice thickly three solid
tomatoes. Sprinkle lightly with one
teaspoonful salt and fry nice brown in
two tablespoonfuls butter. To what
is left in pan add one half teaspoon
dry mustard, half teaspoon salt, half
teaspoon sugar and dash pepper. Beat
lightly yolk one egg, add slowly one
tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, stir
into the other ingredients, cook and
stir till thick; add two tablespoons
lemon juice and pour over tomatoes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND MATRONS.

Waist of DaffOdn Yellow Silk-rari. rrool
for Girls of 12-Care Of the Hands
A Feminine Habit-Tho N.i,--Our
Cooking Scbao.s.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-09-22

Out here in the West the marvel Is
that Eastern women continue to wear
dresses cut low in the neck after they
have passed forty.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-02-03
CITY NEWS

1 have got the best o cent cigar In town
take one. "BAwley ON the Corner"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-02-03
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

Hugh Trotter, the clerk at the Jaffa
Grocery company, IL laid up with the
grip.
A. J.. Mitchell. the attorney, will build
"A SIX room residence on this lots which
ne recently purchased on west silver
avenue, ~ soon M he secures q deed 10
them.
Regular meeting OF Albuquerque lodge
No. 1, l.. u. U. II, tonight; business OF III
pOrtance; a full attendance Ia requested.
By order of the n. u. h. Is. Cristy, sec
retaTy.
w.. q. Porterield, the secretary Of the
BOARD OF pharmacy, has called u meeting
Of The board for March u anu Z III Santa
fe Tor The examination OF applicants for
registration.
Deputy Sheriff c. K. Newcomer re-
turned from Gallup last night, bringing
with him Jose LuJan, who WA sentenced
10 serve sixty days IN the county jail ior
stealing u six-shooter.
TIL ladies' of Albuquerque Will have al
| opportunity to renew their acquaintance
~ w wears ago with the lady drummer
Mrs. I. ~Jagodnigg, who handles iur gar
| ments. she IL stopping at Sturges huro'
pean.
E,La r1.sss, ara Mt tina Hotel High
ing iron, T,oea e,s not pleased with the
windv wssther OF to-day, here in the Rio
Granaa valley. hut they should remember
,hs. nenver ia now virtually hidden In
sanhs ~ snow.
$3.50, o,.has,r,on hall to-nipht
Inc dancs ~. W. most ENJOYABLE event
VIII % u VI VIC =, w,ii bs n strictly inyi.
OF ihe Seasom. Ths grand march will
ta.lon "a" n,omniIy nj . o'clock, Those
somuhenue R,ad Fluctuations will please