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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
THE TRAMP NUISANCE.
The Manner In Which 1t Is Being Dealt
with in France.

The Manner In Which 1t Is Being Dealt
with In France.
The number Of tramps in France Is
not proportionately SO large as in this
country, but it is large enough to at
tract the attention of legislators. The
frequency Of crimes recently commit
ted by tramps showed the necessity of
preparing law concerning beggars and
tramps Of more practical benefit than
the municipal ordinances posted at the
limits of every commune or township.
1t imposes severe penalties on profess
sional beggars or tramps who refuse
to work without proper reason. Unlike
the existing laws, the new bill deals
mildly with the tramps and unfor-
tunates who are able and willing to
work, but cannot find any employment.
These are to be taken before justice
Of the peace, who is to send them to
the "house Of labor" which every de-
partment in France is to be compelled
to open, where they will be occupied
at some work until employment Is
found for them in private workshops.
The trials Of beggars and tramps have
amounted, on an average, to $4,000
year. Inquiry regarding the condition
Of the temporary refugees, such, for in
stance, as our warehouses;, showed
that in 1895 they had been visited by
100000 individuals, who had spent one
night there. In 1895 a general order
was sent to all the gendarmie, or po-
lice corps, through France, requiring
agents to make inquiries regarding all
individuals unknown in their own dis
trict who were found on the public
roads. The police were instructed to
ask these individuals to produce doc
uments or to furnish explanations con-
corning their identity and profession,
so that a kind Of statistics and num-
bering could be obtained. OF course,
many individuals could not have been
reported by the gendarmerie; neverthe-
less, it was shown that on single day
in 1895 the names of $4,000 tramps
were recorded on the lists of the rural
police.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
FAIREST;; DEAREST.

Eyes, Tom, she's mighty cookbook
ing country girl; not to be compared,
though, with others I know, and who
are just ready to snap me up when I
make an offer; but the fact IT," and
Joseph Fitzgerald stroked his mustache
contentedly and fondly, as he added:
They all love me SO, and don't know
which one to choose. That's why l
remain a single man. But, really, I'm
slightly tired Of our city bellies, and
I've come down to this out-of-the-way
place, instead Of going to some fashion
able summer resort for amusement"
The scene is room in country ho-
tel; the speaker, John Fitzgerald, In
/ the language Of the country, "city
chap" with some good looks, little
money, and abundant conceit.
The good-looking country girl re-
ferred to is Alice Devine, the belle Of
the village, who lives in the house on
| the hill.
Alice was an orphan. Her parents
had both died when she was very
young, leaving her in the care of Aunt
Dinah, an old colored woman who had
been with them for years, and who
since their death had taken care OF the
house and looked after her dear young
"missus," whom she fairly worshiped.
Tom Prince was whole-souled, fine
looking country young man, and dead
In love" with Alice. Tom was Aunt
Dinah's favorite, besides being Sc
cretly engaged to the country belle.
Joseph Fitzgerald had made the ac-
quaintance of both Alice and Tom
through mutual friend.
Women, it would seem, whether
country or city-born, are imbued with
an inherent love of flirting, and Alice
had Immediately commenced a desper-
ate Irritation with Mr.. Fitzgerald,
who soon became positive that she was
deeply in love with him.
The "city chap" was no favorite OF
Aunt Dinah's, and the old woman often
took occasion to tell her young mis-
sus" Just what she thought Of him.
Tom, too, did not like to see his
sweetheart so often with Mr.. Fitzger-
aid, but when he told her so she an
swered that he must not be jealous,
for she would not have a jealous man
for her husband, and, besides, they
were not married yet. So poor Tom
had to bear it the best he could and
content himself with secretly wishing
the "city chap"-far away.
All this, 1t must be remembered, was
unknown to Joseph Fitzgerald.
Tom listened to his remarks with
feelings which he could not we'll de-
fine, but he answered calmly:
well, Mr.. Fitzgerald, l wish you
success"
Thank you," returned the other;
there is no doubt of it-not the least.
You see, Tom, old boy" patronizingly,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
Tho Matrimonial Cross,


Woman often makes her own matri-
monial cross. And note how cheerful
ly she goes about it. She cannot drive
The nails fast enough some times. The
vast sea of incompatibility that so
often surrounds the state matrimonial,
a sea fed by woman's futile and willing
tears, would come to gradually melt
away and disappear II women would
dry their eyes and look squarely in the
face the reason Of her weeping. An eff
fort spent to cultivate the gentle art Of
being agreeable as against time wasted
in disagreeing is one way to clear sun
dry matrimonial skies of many do
nestle clouds. This hint to the men
as well-it is not bad habit to con-
tract, this habit of first being agree
able in your family. The habit once
formed is found to be the best pro-
moter of smooth matrimonial running
known. And now why does the woman
who has nervous and irritable spouse
take time to cultivate a manner and
way of speaking that she is clever
enough in the first years Of marriage
to discover discOncerts him and fans
the fame of his irritation? Thus CIV
ing up willfully happiness she Graves.
Or why does the woman with a selfish
husband cater to that selfishness, until
she finds herself entirely out of the
scheme of such husbands life and her
happiness as ashes in her mouth? Why
does the woman whose husband is easy
going and thoughtless Of her wishes
get into state of constant faultfind-
ing, approving Of nothing that he does,
becoming an irritant to his existence,
until she drives him-and her happiness
in consequence-from her? Again, why
does the woman with jealous hus-
band-that affront to womanhood-in
untold cases seem needless of his
shortcomings or put up with the misery
that is the outcome of his suspicious
nature? A thorough understanding be-
tween such husband and his wife
cannot come too soon, says a writer
in the Detroit Free Press. And why
does the wife who has a shiftless and
lazy husband, in nine cases out of ten,
put willing shoulder to the wage
earning wheel and hope in this way to
hold together the foundations of her
home? To find that she has the rather
wrecked it by taking upon herself the
wrong part of the domestic partner
ship. Need I cite more? Let us look
over the field and pick our way intelli-
gently among the many stumbling
blocks which have the appearance of
sound timber; spend less time squab-
bling around for nails, give up cross
building. Love is all too vital mat
ter to be trifed with, and time is all
too short to be wasted in such employ
ment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

with. 1t is we'll known that in the
body there is perpetual disintegration
of tissue-sleeping or waking. 1t is,
therefore, natural to believe that the
supply of nourishment should be some
what continuous, especially in those in
whom the vitality Is lowered.
AS bodily exercise is suspended dur
ing sleep, with wear and tear corre-
spondingly diminished, while diges-
ton, assimilation and nutritive activ-
ity continue as usual, the food fur
nished during this period adds more
than is destroyed, and increased weight
and improved general vigor is the re-
suit, says Woman's Life. If the weak
ly, the emaciated and the sleepless
were to take nightly light meal Of
simple, nutritious food before going
to bed for a prolonged period, they
would be raised to better standard Of
health.
1t has been our experience that, after
bowl of bread and milk or
a saucer of oatmeal before going to
bed, for few months, surprising in
crease in weight, strength and general
tone has resulted.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
SEVENTY YEARS.

He Has Lived without Working, Be-
cause He Doesn't Believe In 1t.
Springfield (Mo.) special Chicago
Record: Down in Stone county, Mis-
souri,, thirty miles south of this city,
walled in by the Ozark mountains, lives
Skinch Painter, who took solemn VOW
nearly sixty years ago that he would
never work. He declared the belief
that the world owes a living to every
one brought into it and that work Is a
useless sin. This remarkable charac-
ter is seventy years old. In his own
case he has made positive demonstra-
ton Of his anti-work theory, for he has
never toiled. Yet he lives in absolute
contentment, and has the natural hap
piness Of the early day Indians as
portrayed in story books. He says he
has never suffered from hunger, has
never felt the need of money, and has
never weakened in his determination
to abstain from labor. He has liter
ally fshed, hunted and fiddled his way
through the world. That is what he
said he would do when he was ten
years old. Skinch Painter was born
In the Ozark mountains. He has
never been married. He has brothers
in adjoining counties who are pros
porous farmers. Skinch hasn't seen
his kinsmen for a score of years, al
though they live less than fifty miles
away.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

Most girls who have had baby rings
have had trouble in removing them
from their fingers.
There is really no necessity for all
this ado about removing tight ring"
said downtown jeweler. I'm that as
in everything else, the secret of sue
cess lies in knowing how to do it. Here
is a recipe that have found unfailing
for removing tight ring, and there Is
no painful surgical operation in
volved, either. Thread needle fiat in
the eye, using thread that is strong
but not too coarse. Then pass the head
of the needle under the ring. Care, of
course, must be used in this, and it
would be best to soap the needle be-
fore beginning. The needle having
been passed through, pull the thread
through few inches toward the hand
So" BY this time the jeweler had
passed the needle and thread under the
ring on his own finger, and was pre-
pared to illustrate the little lecture.
Wrap the long end of the thread tight
Iy and regularly around the finger to-
ward the nail in this manner. Then
take hold of the short end and unwind
it-so. The thread, thus pressing
against the ring, will gradually remove
1t, however tight or swollen the fin
ger"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
YOU MUST GIVE UP FLIRTING
WITH HIM.

"she is desperately in love with me.
She has told me as much, and l am
going there tonight"
What for, If may ask"
"Why, will see her alone; then I'll
propose, and, as a matter of course,
be accepted. Automatically, I'll do
as I have often done before-take
French leaye!"
Tom could not repress a feeling OF
Indignation at hearing this man talk
so coolly OF the girl he loved and his
plans in regard to her. He felt an
almost irresistible impulse to knock
him down, and it was with great diff
Guilty he refrained from uttering the
burning words that were on his tongue,
and restrained himself sufficiently. to
say:
"How do you know she will accept
your"
Are you aware" replied the other,
that my name is Joseph Fitzgerald,
and that my family"
Eyes, yes" interrupted Tom, "but
are you sure you will be accepted"
"Sure!" the word uttered In tone
indicative of the utmost surprise at
the very idea of the insinuation. "Why,
my dear fellow, what do you mean?
OF course am sure!"
Tom could not help saying as he
arose and left:
"Mr. Fitzgerald, there Is such thing
as being too sure. Remember that
too sure!"
poor fellow! Jealous!" were Mr.
Fitzgeralds comments.
Tom Immediately after leaving the
"city chap" posted off as quickly as his
feet could carry him to Alice. He
found her at home.
"Now, see here, Alice" he said, "you
know I love you, and you have prom
ised to marry me, but If you love that
Fitzgerald better than you love me,
why, say so, and-otherwise-you must
give up flirting with him. for can not
stand 1t any longer!"
"Why, Tom, dear, you're jealous
again, I'm ashamed Of you, I am!'
cts enough to make saint jeal-
ous," growled Tom. "Why, Alice, l
have been compelled to sit and listen
to that man talk in the coolest way
about you. He told me he was COM
ing here tonight to propose, and you
would accept him."
"He did-did he?" quietly.
"And not only that, but when asked
him II he was sure Of being accepted"
continued Tom, "he said of course he
was"
And you. Tom. dear?"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

Sir Thomas Sawyer, an English lee
turer and writer, gives the following
rules for long life: l. Sleep eight
hours in each twenty-four. 2. Sleep
on your right side, with the window
open. 8. Place the bed away from the
wall. 4. Take bath the temperature
of the body daily. 5. Take exercise
before breakfast. G. Eat but little
meat, we'll cooked. 7. Do not drink
milk (for adults). 8. Eat much grain
food. 8. Avoid intoxicants. 10. Live
as much as possible in the country. IL.
Vary your occupations IL. Limit your
ambitions. No rules can be given that
will apply to every one. Experience
and knowledge of ones self must be
the guide in applying these rules.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

water, then lay soft cloth in the bot
tom Of another pan to lay the peaches
on to drain after washing. Peel them
with reasonably sharp knife, so rs
not to bruise them. Cut in halves and
remove the pit. Place the fruit in the
cans with the open side down and put
in as many as you can without mash
ing the fruit. Now make a syrup OF
one-half cupful of sugar to each quart
of fruit and pour over the fruit while
1t is warm, and fill the caNS full. Put
some pieces Of thin boards or lath in
the bottom of a wash boiler and set
the cans upon them; then put warm
water enough in the boiler to come up
a couple OF inches on the cans, put the
covers loosely on the cans and cover
the boiler tight and boil one hour, then
remove the cans from the boiler, put
on the rubber and screw the top on
tightly. Tip the can down on the side
and turn it around, to be sure that it
is perfectly tight. If the least bit Of
syrup oozes from beneath the cover 1t
is not tight enough. If you cannot
turn the cover any tighter take some
hard substance, such as knife handle,
and press the edge Of the cover down
firmly onto the rubber and try it again
and again until not one drop of syrup
runs out. II the work is done thor
oughly on the start you will not have
the least trouble to keep fruit any
length OF time until it is wanted for
use. Set the fruit away in a box or
cupboard in a reasonably cool place.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

II told him there was such thing as
being too sure"
"Well, Tom, dear, confess. I did
invite him to call tonight; but didn't
think-never mind. We will SEQ about
the other matter.
The night was very dark.
The door Of the house on the hill was
opened for Fitzgerald by some one he
could not see, for no light was burn
ing In the hall or parlor, into which he
was marched.
"'Tis better thus" he said to him.
self, "far better that there is no light.
The darkness is preferable"
Some one deeply yelled came to greet
him, and soon they were seated on the
sofa.
Not word had as yet been spoken,
but now Mr.. Fitzgerald poured out his
tale Of love.
"Oh, dearest, I love you-love you
madly!" he said. "Is my love-can
hope it is returned?"
No answer, but Mr.. Fitzgerald could
tell that the being by his side was
deeply agitated.
II have loved you since first saw
you, dearest and fairest Of girls" he
went on. Loved as man never loved
before. oh, do net say you do not love
me-never can be mine? But say, oh,
say, you will marry me. Will you, oh,
will you, darling, be my own dear
wife,"
He waited for an answer. 1t came,
in q voice that was unmistakable:
"Say, young man, wha' We mean by
'sultin' specialize cullud pusson this
way, hey, sah?"
At the same instant up went the
light, and there before the astonished
lover stood Alice and Tom, arm in arm.
while by his side, with the veil thrown
off her face, sat "the fairest and dear
est Of girls"-Aunt Dinah.
Joseph Fitzgerald disappeared the
next morning on the early train to
New York.-New York News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

1t is a mistake to suppose that 1t is
never good to eat before sleeping. Many
an hour of sleeplessness may be avoid
ed by nibbling a biscuit at bedtime. All
animals, except man, eat before sleep
ing, and there is no reason why man
should form an exception to the rule.
Fasting between the long interval be-
tween supper and breakfast, and es-
pecially complete emptiness Of the
stomach during sleep. add greatly to
the amount CT emaciation, sleoplessness
and general weakness so ofteD met
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
To Can Grapes.

Take good fresh grapes, pick them
from the stems, being careful not to
break the skin, and fill your cans full
and shake them down and add more
If there is room without MASKING.
Make a syrup the same as for the
peaches, and be sure you fill the cans
full of syrup, then proceed the same
as with the peaches. Grapes canned
in this way keep their shape perfectly
and are luscious for the table. The
Juice from this fruit when the cans are
opened is the most perfect sweet wine
that can be found for invalids or con"
valescents, or as a most delicious sum-
mer drink when water and ice are
added.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
From His Point of View.

IT understand that there are some
firms that give young employee
raise of salary when he marries," she
said.
ut is strange fact" replied the
cynical bachelor, that there are meu
so constituted that they enjoy encour-
aging other men to get into trouble"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
Canned Peas.

Open can peas one hour before cook
ing them and turn into bowl. When
ready for them put on in farina ket-
tle-or one saucepan within another
of hot water. If dry add cold water
to cover them, and stew about 25 min
utes. Drain; stir in generous lump
of butter, pepper and salt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

Take small muskmelons and cut an
oval piece out Of one side; take out the
seeds with teaspoon, and fill this space
with stuffing of chopped onion, scraped
horseradish, mustard seed, cloves and
whole pepper; sew in the piece. Put
in jar, pour boiling vinegar, with lit
tie salt in it, over them. Do this three
times; then put in fresh vinegar;
cover close.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
A Good Come On.

GLOW did the family come out in
the matter of settling the estate" Wa
asked of one of the brothers.
might have been ~orse, but we fin.
ally succeeded in effecting a compro-
mise with our lawyer by which he
agreed to let W hava salt'-retstN
Free Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
Lethargic.

From the Chicago News: Stobb-
"Are the people of this town healthy2"
Penn--"Well. half the time they're In
bed" Stubb-"Ill?" Penn-"No.
Sleep"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
OUR COOKING SCHOOL.
Canning Fruit.

To can peaches first select nice, ripe
fruit. but not that which has become
soft, Wash tnem in pan Of cold
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.
Costume Of Fine Wool Suiting-Party
Frock of Corn Silk Chiffon - The
Matrimonial Cross-woman Frequently
Makes 1t for Herself.
Rose Leaves.
/.
see her again as she was that night.
When thought her pure as the driven
snow;
Her arms and her neck were lily white.
In her hair a single jacqueminoe
If l were woman might cry,
But am man and must remain dumb.
If / were coward might die.
And who in the world would care a
crumb?
Red rose petals, crimson hued. color of
love
Love-the name know not any more.
Pity me, help me, thou God above,
helpless soul Is at thy door.
".
Roses! l hate the name they bear,
Love! Love played me false and she
Bid me forget. God! she was fair,
Can l forget Where can l flee?
v.
q, the cold look, the laughter false.
The blood-red rose the mignonette,
me rhythm of music, the madcap waltz.
Can forget! God! Can l forget
j. c. w.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-02-08
In MenOriam.
SAMUEL NARDIN BAKER.

The angel children who surround the
blessed SaviOurhave welcomed to their
midst another little one. With out
stretched hands they bore to the loving
Jesus arms the baby spirit of little
Nardin.
On the wings of the mighty wind
which ragged ON Feb. 18th, 1893, and
only those who have daily watched and
loved little baby know how complete
ly he filled the hearts andlives of those
to whom he was "Our baby"
But Jesus, too, loved this little child,
and had need of him. On Feb. 3, 1890,
the little spirit joined the happy band
of those dear children who shall never
know SORROW, or pain. There he waits
his mothers coming. always her angel
baby.
4 little while frail mortals mourn
their absent loved ones, then comes Il
glad reunion. and, free from earthly
lindranccs, we shall know o,W Father
docth only what is best.
y LOVING SYNlrATlIIzER.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-02-08
An Enterprising Druggist.

Thtre are few men more wide awake
and enterprisng than Hill-Orr Drug Co..
who spare no pains to secure the best of
everything in their line for their many
customers. Thew now have the valuable
agency for Dr. Kings New Discover for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds This is
the wonderful remedy that is producing
such suror all over the country by its
many startling cures. IL Absolutely cures
Asthma, Bronchitis Hoaseness and all
affections of the Throat, Chesc ani Llngs.
Call at above drug store and get a trial
bottle free or regular SIZE for 30 cents
and 81 90. Guaranteed to cure or price
refunded.
Tho Electric City Shoe Store is selling
their ertire stock of Winter Shoes at cost.
It will pay you to 90 there for your
shoes. Great bargains 30-t.
Blacksmith Tools are offered so cheap
hv Sullivan Hardware Go. that the small
est farmers will find that il willpay them
to buy an outfit.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-02-08

ItklnS. Il prOnIHFUl
farmer who lives in Ilopcwcll Town
ship. about five miles north of this
city, has myStcriously disappeared. He
came to this city on the 9th OF Jan'l-
AIRY and left his horse 1T livery stable.
1t is reported that he MAS ut Calhoun
Falls the next day. and that he board
ed The wcst-bound tsalu on tie Sea-
board Air Line. Noihin- has been
heard from him. and his family and
friends are very uneasy about him. No
cause has been a>si i@l,e.l ior ms cilatir
conduct.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-02-08

In Calicoes Percales We offering exceptionally
cheap Percaes It is SO inches wde good quality and sold
formerly at 1Oc Our price &C. per yard Not remnants
either Comes in bolts. You buy any quantity you
wish Also good lines of Percales at 4c and 13c
yard and the very best Percales, in New Spring Styles
worth 12 1.2c-we are only asking 10c per yard
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-02-08
Local News.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8, 1899.
THE COTTON MARKET.

Corrected Weekly by Brown, Osborne & Co.
Strict Good Mddling-64.
Good Middling-6t.
Strict Midding-6.
Middling-5s.
Stained Cotton to 81.