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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
How Angelina Scraphina Was Honored

How Angelina ScrnphlnA YVES honoreo
Mollie and Trottie were in such
state of mind! Here was the carriage
almost at the station, and the awful
discovery had just been made that
Angelina Seraphina had been left at
home. Each little girl had thought
that the other had put Mistress An
gelina in mammals big trunk, and they
thought they could not go for the sum-
mer vacation with papa and mamma
without taking Angelina Seraphina
along, too. Then papa came to the res
cue. Alfred could drive back home,
after leaving them all at the station,
and very likely he could get back with
her ladyship before the train left. SO
away from the station whirled the spir-
tied pair of horses, with the empty,
open carriage, and after 1t gazed anx-
lousy two very troubled little faces. At
home Norah had found the dolly al
most as soon as the family had driven
away, and when she saw Alfred drlv-
ing furiously up the street she knew
what he was after. She met him at
the curbstone with Angelina Sera-
pima, who was placed in state upon
the rear cushion, with the dark broad
cloth carriage robe drawn up carefully
over her knees. And thus she went
dashing down the street, with Norah
laughing upon the doorstep. That
morning the whole city had turned out
to see the big procession that was to
escort the governor Of the state, who
was passing through the city. Alfred
had avoided the crowd on his first trip,
but the time was short now, and SO he
resolved to take the chance Of getting
safely through the crowd by short
cut. Alas! When almost in sight OF
the station, he came down a side street
full upon the procession that was pass
Ing along the main thoroughfare, the
sides of which were lined with people
hurrying along to keep up with the car
riages. The chief marshal, his aids,
and two splendid brass bands had just
passed, when Alfred saw bit of an
opening between the last of the musi-
clans and the prancing horses that
drew the governor-elect. Time was
precious. Mollie and Trottie must not
be disappointed; so Alfred resolved to
slip through the procession. Halfway
through, the crowd surged up in front
of him and blocked the way, and be-
fore Alfred knew how it all came about
he was driving the first carriage in the
big procession, and Angelina Seraphina
was in the place of honor! The station
was just ahead, and the crowds on
either side became denser and denser,
and so it was that this young lady's
carriage simply had to head the pro-
cession all the rest Of the way! You
should have seen Mollie's and Trottie's
eyes when they saw their beloved An
gelina being thus escorted to the train!
There were broad smiles on the faces
Of hundreds who were looking on, and
even the governor-elect had to smile,
although he, poor man, was being de-
prived of the honors of the occasion!
Angelina, / am pleased to say, bore
herself in a very dignified manner; but
Alfred's face-well, 1t would have been
quite as red as a beet, am sure, had
DOT Mother Nature already made 1t as
black as ebony!-Webb Donnell.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes easy. Cures swol-
len, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrow-
ing nails, corns and bunions. At all
druggists and shoe stores, 25 cts. Trial
package FREE by mail. Address Allen
{. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
Rep.,.r Lowrr...d c.nfo-a,. E.s.r.,o..

The Santa Fe Route daily excursions
70 California in tourist sleeping oars
ore deservedly popular. Cars are Of
newst pattern and very comfortable,
having every necessary convenience.
These excursions arc accompanied BY
Pullman conductors and porters, and
are patronized by many Of the best
people. Low rate tickets.
The Santa Fe's California line is re-
S.srkably picturesque. Its middle
.oute across the continent avoids ex.
treme heat or cold.
For descriptive literature, address,
GEO w. HAaENDyLH, P. & T. A..
Santa Ee BY, Kansas city. Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

There are many starches on the market
but only one "Faultless. All grocers sell
it. Every good housekeeper uses it.. Try it
and be convinced. Large package Loo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF TOLEDO, 81

LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is inc
senior partner OF the firm Of +. j. Cheney Co.
doing BUSINESS in the City OF Toledo S1,unty
~ svnr Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case Of Catarrh that cannot W
eured by the use OF Halls Catarrh cure.
0u'eA ~ '- FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn 20 before mo and ssui scribed IN my
presenee. this 9th day Of December A.. p. 1870
SfSEAI. A. w. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Hall'a Catarrh Cure is taken internaiiy; anu
sots directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
oS the svstei1, Send for testimonials. free
F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo' v
Sold by Druggists. TIC
Halls Family Pills are the BEST
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

How Angelina Seraphina Was Honored
What Made tho Dinerence-Two
Babies Who Have Lived on the Sea
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
Il. g. O. Railroad Uses Crude Oil.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad is
now using crude oil on its tracks,
though not so extensively as lines
which do not use crushed stone for
ballast. There are many road cross
ings, stations, etc., where dust flies
after the passage of fast trains, and
these places are being heavily coated
with oil. So far the results have been
gratifying.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

1t costs a lot more to avenge a
wrong than it does to forgive it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and levers
gently vet promptly and enabling one
TO overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting ON the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them. make 1t the ideal
laxative
In the process Of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to tho
taste, but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by q method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
roursvILLE, KY. NEW YORK, n z.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price Soc. per bottle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

A man repcnts oftener OF what he
says than of what he doesn't say.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

The counterfeiter is always anxious
to pay man in his own coin.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18
A SAILORS STORY
OLD SALT ON WAVES 100 FEET
HIGH.

Would Crush q Ship II They Fell ON
Her Dcck-No Wave Higher Than
80 Feet Ever Has Been Seen, So II Ii
Averred.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

It's unwise to judge a mans wisdom
by the size of his silk hat
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-08-18

II . sss sss. ~'.s 1'hompson's Eye Wasa1
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
~s1.-ss -. -+i4l.
IT'S USELESS TO REGRET.

There's many plan that comes TO
naught.
There's many hight gone out,
And disappointments, griefs and cares
Have hedged us round about.
And many sad mistake we've made
Throughout our lives and yet
We've done the very best we could,
'Tts useless to regret
For out of evil good has come,
And out Of darkness light,
And all wrongdoings in this world
Some day will be set right.
And though we have not reached the
height ,t.
Attained by others, yet pm f1
We've done the best we could my dear;
IT'S useless to regret
We've tried to live like honest folks
To do our duty we'll, Frg r.
'Gainst evil things to take our stand,
In goodness to excel. ~
So Judge yourself not harshly. dear. ., 81.
Nor at misfortune fret, s.. a..
We've done the best we could, and so
IT'S useless to regret. ~ .s.
London Tit-Bits. =
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
Laughter as a Cure For Worry.

Nearly every woman is a miser of
jollity. Men are willing to catch pleas
ure as it flies, but women must have
everything just so before they can
abandon themselves to enjoyment, and
then they are usually too tired to take
it, said lecturer to an audience of
women. SIT S a disease, but fortunate
ly not incurable. Women say it is easy
to talk this way, but that one can't
be laughing when one is hurried and
worried. All l can say is that you
might be as hurried, but you wouldn't
be as worried if you did laugh. l hap
pened once to speak of my husband to
little girl, and she said:
Why, didn't think you were mar:
ried.'
why? asked.
"tOh, cause
"'Cause whyY
Cause you laugh so much
wasn't that commentary on mat
rimony?'- Chicago Times-Herald.
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
FINED FOR WINNING .A CASE,
EIt was Not Considered Proper to De-
| fende . IIoxse Thie1,

It Was Not Considered Proper to De-
fends . IIoxse Thie1.
when i graduated from the law
school" said the old lawyer, with a
reminiscent smile, Il took Horace Gree
sley's advice and went west / located
in little town that then was on the
frontier and waited with the conf
dence of youth for clients.
Before had fairly opened my office
y was retained to defend man for
stealing horse This elated me very
much, for was not aware at the time
that the case had been refused by all
the other lawyers in town, as defend
ing horse thief was not thing to be
desired If man valued his life.
'sThe case came to trial before an old
judge and jury composed Of bewhisk-
cred ranchers. There was no doubt
that the man was guilty, but he had a
number of friends who were willing to
swear to anything, and thought it
was my duty to make the best possible
use Of them. They were all willing to
swear that the defendant was 40 miles
away from tne spot when the horse
was stolen, and the prosecution was
unable to break down their testimony
l saw that was going to free my
client, 50 it was with satisfied air
that saw the jury leaving the room to
prepare their verdict.
'They were back in five minutes, and
the old judge asked them if they had
succeeded in arriving at verdict.
"We hev,' answered the foreman, as
he shifted the gun he carried on his
hip. We find the defendant not guilty
an recommend the defendants lawyer,
OWN to his youth an innocence, to the
n.ercy of the court
while was gasp;ng for breath the
Judge fined me $500 and suspended
sentence long enough for me to get out
of town. 1t wasn't law, but didn't
stop to argue the matter" Chicago In
ter Ocean, ...--. z-ss 2. -.".s
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
Odd Names of Maryland Farms.

The curious names given to tracts Of
land by the owners In olden times are
Illustrated in conveyance encounter
cd by clerk in the record office re-
Gently while engaged in reorganiztng
the indexes. The deed in question is
recorded in Liber w. G., No. 60, folio
81. 1t was executed In 1880 and con-
veyed from Joshua Stevenson to Rich
ard Gettings five tracts of land in Bal
timore county, the consideration being
f2OO. The name Of each tract and it's
dimensions are as follows: My Sweet
Girl My Friend and Pitcher, 62 acres;
Here Is Life Without Care and Love
Without Fear, 41A acres; The Unex-
pected Discovery, 262 acres; Hug Me
Snug, Is acres, and Stevensons Cow
Pasture, With Little I am Content, p
acres.-Balti1nore Sun.
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
COntagfon Through handkerchief

Contagion Through Handkerchiefs.
Western medical authorities are cru
sading against the use Of the handker-
chief. While they suggest no substi-
tute, they argue that the handkerchief
must go, because it breeds disease.
DR.. NJ. P. Foshey, editor Of the Cleve-
land Journal Of Medicine, says: "Colds
in the head and sore throats make the
rounds of whole families. The hand
kerchief as usually employed is far
from being an aseptic device as it
could well be. Used repeatedly and
thrown in a moist condition into the
same pocket, the germs must remain
there from day to day, reinfating each
fresh handkerchief and carrying conta,
gion to the MUCOUS membrane"
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
A GREAT WRESTLER.
His Encounter With the Car an,
His IRnOble Reward.

His Encounter With the C.ar and
His IRnoble Reward.
One Of the stories of Peter the Great
which are current at the court Of St..
Petersburg is of the great cars wres-
ting match with young dragoon.
Once in the imperial palace-so the
story gOes-Peter was at table with
great many princes and noblemen,
and soldiers were posted within the
hall. The czar was in a joyous mood,
and, rising, called out to the company:
Listen, princes and boyars! Is there
among you one who will wrestle with
the carp There was no reply, and the
czar repeated the challenge. sr.. -
No prince or nobleman dared to
wrestle with his sovereign. But all at
once young dragon stepped out
from the ranks of tha. soldiers on
guard. Listen, Orthodox czar,' he
said. Il will wrestle with theev'
''Well, young dragoon," said Peter, Il
VIII wrestle with thee, but on these
conditions: If thou throwest me, will
pardon thee; but, if thou art thrown,
thou shalt be beheaded. Wilt thou
wrestle on those conditions?"
II will, great car" said the soldier
They closed, and presently the soldier
with his left arm threw the czar and
with his right he prevented him from
falling to the ground. The sovereign
was clearly beaten. The cznr offered
the soldier whatever reward he should
claim, and he ignobly claimed the
privilege Of drinking free, as long as
he lived, in all the inns belonging to
the crown. What became of him his
tory does not say. .
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
CHEWED REDAOT CHARCOAL

An Arab Accomplished This Feat
without Burning His Mouth.
A small brazier, full of redhot char
coal, was brought. Seating. himself Oh
the floor TN front of this, the Arab pick
ed out with pair Of iron pinchers big
lump, which he broke into small frag-
ments, one Of which he put into his
mouth. Swaytng his body to and fro,
uttering a series of semisuppressed
groans, he munched the hot charcoal
between his teeth. When he had re-
tanned it nearly a minute, he spat it out
and took up another piece. The opera
tiOn appeared to cause him great pain.
He rolled his eyes wildly, and at times
the saliva dripped from the corners of
his mouth.
Persians are said to be utterly cal
lous to human suffering, but Mahmoud
Bey was 80 much upset that he got up
and went out Of the room. The prince,
too, was vtsibly affected. To me the
performance appeared mere piece of
vulgar tricfery. BY practice a man
might easily retain small piece Of hot
charcoal between his teeth in such a
manner that 1t should not scorch bis
flesh.
When the Arab had crushed some
five or six pieces we begged him to
stop. he rose and seated himself on the
divan, remarking that there was no
reason for any anxiety; that the opera
tion was quite a simple one and could
be learned in a few weeks by any nov
ice. Despite his placidity, suspected
that his tongue and lips were burned.
was therefore surprised to see him
swallow a few minutes afterward a
cup Of hot coffee and smoke a ciga-
rette, apparently without any incon-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Magazine.
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
He tsPeekedo Too.

Mrs. Blank found herself in rather
embarrassing situation one day when
she was dining for the first time at the
home Of minister. Opposite her sat
the minister's little boy, sharp eyed
little fellow Of years. While his "a
ther was asking somewhat lengthy
blessing the lady elevated her eyelids
slightly and caught the eye Of the little
fellow opposite her.
The instant hts father satd '.Amen''
the boy pointed an accusing finger to-
ward Mrs. Blank and cried out shrilly
.She peeked, papa! she peekedw- -Har-
pers Bazaar.
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
BOOK BINDERY.

The public's attention is called to they
fact that now have in operation com
plete and up-to-date book bindery IN the
Volksblatt Building. Am prepared to.
bind books, blanks, magazines, periodi-
calls and the like on short notice. Best
OF workmanship, due to long years of
experience. We guarantee satisfaction
and prices that will compete with any.
Bring your loose books and magazines
to us, and we will return them TO YOU.
neatly and strongly bound. '.55.. Z.
~-. MAX EGER.
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
Picked Pine,

The ties on the Santa Fe track in
California are ''pickled'' in a solution
Of chloride Of salts of zinc There are
three or four big ''picking" establish.
ments at intervals along the road be.
tween Albuquerque and Los Angeles
The process makes pine tie immortal
In +his dry atmosphere it lasts forever.
The Santa Fe tracks through the des.
erst are sprinkled with oil to keep
down the dust. The oil is renewed
once in three years. 1t costs $50 q
mile, and it is worth many times the
money to the passengers.-San Fran
cisco Examiner.
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
Troubles of Her Own.

Il am 50 troubled about my hus-
band" said Mrs. Badman, seeking
sympathy from the pastors wife. HE
goes from bad to worse. He is an inf
del and an atheist, and now he says he
is an agnost1c, and doesn't know any
thing, and doesn't believe anything,
and doesn't think anything" "
"My dear sister," replaad the pastors
wife, ''you don't know what trouble
is. Ny husband thinks he knows hsw
to cook."-San Francisco Argonaut
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
Clear Evidence.

Charlie Youngpop's baby is. begin
hing to talk now
HAS Charlie been boring you with
stories about it?'
No, but sat near him at the lunch
counter today, and heard him say alb
sentmindedly to the waiter girl, Dim
me jinky water, p'ease.' ;" Catholic
Standard and Times
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
Back and Bac.

The Pittsbuvg Chronicle tells of q
woman who dearly loves to use big
words, and she does not always use
them correctly.
The other day a neighbor complained
of incessant pain in her back, where
upon the user Of big wseds:said:
II would consult DR.. Pellets for
pains in the back. He's the finest
bacteriologist that know off,
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14
SocfoIogi0l.

The Seeker-Really is there such a
thing as honor among thieves?
The Sage -Er-well- instances have
occurred where member Of the pro
fession has been entitled to s'HOn." {"
before his name indianapolis Jour
nal
DisintereSted.
81 told her the fortune teller said I
would marry soon. = @
ssHow did she take thatf'
''She said she would say good word
for me to any girl I might pick ont. -
Chicago Record.
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14

In the chief square of Belgrade, Ser
via, innumerable little frogs hop about
as unconcernedly as If they were far
away in. the country. How they came
there em how they survive, no one
seems to know.
New Ulm review., 1899-06-14

For over 100 years q weekly distrbu-
ton Of bread has taken place at St
Johns chapel, one Of the Trinity par
ish churches, New York city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-18
MADE A CIRCUS JUMP.
Horse Bolted Over a High
Embankment and Struck
in Nashua River.

West Boylston, July IA horse be-
longing to A. H. Wood had a narrow
escape last evening from being killed
by jumping over an embankment 20
feet high into the Nashua river. The
animal was driven by George Howard,
a hired man, who was carrying milk
to the farm of ]. Edward Pierce in
the south part of the town. When near
the stone bridge in the valley, the horse
became unmanageable, and threw the
driver to the ground and soon freed
himself from the wagon. About 25 cans
of milk were spilled The horse struck
on his feet uninjured, and swan
across the stream, where he was cap
tured. The wagon was somewhat
wrecked, and the driver was shaken
up, but not seriously hurt.
Mrs. Laura Woodward has accepted
a position as operator for the Ameri-
can Telephone and Telegraph Co. Miss
Gertrude Wakefield of Worcester, who
has had charge Of the test station fol
the past year, has been transferred t
Springfield.
Arthur w. Tidd, who is employed BY
the Metropolitan Water Co. as sur
veyor, left town today for Clinton
where he will reside for the present. HI
will still continue work for the COM
pany.
Mrs. Helen Kavan Of Beverly, for
merly of this town, is the guest of hel
mother, Mrs. M. E. Kidder.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-07-18
LAID AT REST.
Funeral Of Mrs. P. Sloan Putnam Largely
Attended at Sutton.

Funefai OF MRS. r. Sloan FutndW Largely
Attended at Sutton.
Sutton, July 1.-THE funeral of Mrs.
Phebe Sloan Putnam was held at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred A.
Putnam, yesterday afternoon. Rev.
George A. Putnam officiated The bear
ers were Walter Lowe. Charles E.
Lowe, George H. Putnam and Charles
Putnam. her grandsons.
The death of Mrs. Putnam takes
away one of the few who bind us to
the early years of the country. She
did this well, being fond of reminis-
cences. She used to tell many de-
lightful tales of the olden times of how
she went from house to house spinning
flax and wool, and of her uncle who
was an officer in the war of 1872, and
who wore a plume which her mother
had made from geese feathers. For
this feat at the time when accoutre-
ments were scarce, her mother won
much distinction. Having passed
through two wars, 1t was with sadness
that she saw the approach of the third,
the Spanish American. These stories
will be handed down but can never be
told with such zest as by her who made
these early years so vivid.
Rev Essex w. Kenyon, evangelist
from Worcester, is holding gospel meet
ings here this week.
Andrew Keith lost a valuable horse
last week. While getting the hay in
a meadow it fioundered in the mud and
broke a leg.