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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

less commercial persistency Miss Reed
mas been laboring to accomplish a cor
ner on the Maltese puppies as foun-
datlon of the monopoly. Miss Reed be-
lleVes she has effected the corner, and,
moreover has done it more thoroughly
than Joe Letter engineered his famous
wheat deal. The idea of cornering the
supply of Maltese puppies was sug-
gested to Miss Reed some time ago by
the fact that the Vanderbilts and AS
tors had adopted the Maltese terrier
as family pets. 1t Immediately oc-
Cured to- Miss Reed that it would not
be long before all the rest of the fash
ionables would be looking around for
the same style of dog to be conven-
tionally in line with the fad set by the
powerful leaders. Maltese pups that
formerly had a strict market value of
$25 are now quoted at $50, as prelim-
mary result of the corner, and the quo
tations are expected to reach 500. The
tone of the market in Maltese pups is
firm, with active trading and an up
ward tendency. Miss Reed has her
kennels on farm near Hampstead, l..
|. She believes that she has thorough
ly cleaned up all the available supply
of Maltese pups. How many she has
gathered into her corner, she, with
characteristic business shrewdness, de-
clines to state, saying that it is part
of welldirected business concern not
to divulge the extent of its resources.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09
He Is Killing off All the Fish at the Golden Gate
and Up the Sacramento River.

San Francisco, Cal, May Cali
fornia's State Fish Commissioners
have decided to axterminate the seals
on the coast islands within fifty miles
of San Francisco because of their
depredations on salmon and other food
fishes. These depredations are not con-
fined to the ocean outside of the Bay
of San Francisco, but the seals enter
the bay and go up the Sacramento
river over 100 miles in pursuit of sal
mon. They destroy the nets of fish
ermen and eat hundreds of fish that
are in the seines. They have we'll been
called the coyotes of the sea, and at
last war has been declared against
them. AS soon as the government
gives permission to shoot seal on the
Farallones and on Ano Nuevo islands
the work of determination will begin.
1t has been deferred for years for SEN
tmental reasons, and also through
fear that the killing of seals on other
islands would scare away the sea lions
that swarm over the famous Seal
Rocks, near .hh Cliff House, one of the
chief attracteSsS of San Francisco.
Whether the daughter of seals on the
Farallones, which is the parent rock
cry, will affect the colony on the Seal
Rocks remains to be seen. Even so
accomplished an expert on the seal
as President Jordan of Stanford Uni
versity is unable to give any definite
answer to this question.
These seals that swarm on three
groups of coast islands are not the fur
seals of commerce. They are the gray
seal, and since rubber has taken the
place of leather for betting, they are
not worth the ammunition that it re-
Quires to kill them. The hide makes
a good, flexible lea ther, which is used
sometimes for legains, but it has no
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

In their habits these seals do not
differ materially from the fur seals Of
Behring sea. There still is much to
learn about them. After the baby seal
has been taught by its mother to swim
and care for itself the pup disappears
and for two years does not return to
the rookery where it was born. Where
it goes and what it does in the mean
time are mysteries that no one has
solved. In the same way no one has
been able to explain the sudden migra
ton of the seals from one place to
another. They come and go without
apparent reason.
The seals are found mainly on the
Farallone and Ano Nuevo Tor New
Year, islands and on Point Reyes. The
Farallone islands are said to be the
parent rookery, and it is the favorite
breeding place of all the seals near
this city. The Farallones are forty
miles from San Francisco, and got the
name from the early Spanish voyager5
because of the abundance of sea birds
which lay their eggs there. So great
is the number of these fowl that they
darken the air when disturbed at their
resting time. On one Of the little
islands near the main island is the
favorite breeding place of the seals.
The island is shown in the picture,
which is from a photograph taken by
Charles H. Thompson, clerk of the
lighthouse board. He took the picture
from the main island and was able to
give a perfect idea of the old sea lions,
female seals and pups swarming over
the little island, which is not fifty feet
away. 1t is thought that all the seals
in this vicinity go to the Farallone
rookery during the breeding time, and
from there that the young seals go to
the other islands. The Seal Rocks,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09
THE FIRST LOVE.

II my memory serves me right had
reached that stage In life when
sought anxiously in the glass for the
long expected down that was to form
the nucleus of mustache that should
be the envy of mankind when decided
to marry Mollie, the doctors cook
Looking back-it is a long way to look
I am ready to admit that there were
many objections to such match. To
begin with, was somewhat young to
think of matrimony, insomuch that
had only reached the age of IL, while
Mollie was six or seven years my Sc
nior. Again, | was not in position
to support wife, and as see now, my
affections were inspired rather by Mol
lies excellent cheesecakes and succu-
lent jam rols-which invariably made
me sigh for half dozen appetites-
than by her buxom figure and apple
like cheeks
When l informed my 'chum." But
tiers, of my resolve, he looked at me
queerly, thrust his hands in his peck
cts, and said. "Oh, LORI"
Il mean it," l said.
well, always thought you were a
bit sweet on her, ever since you broke
your arm and she used to give you
cream and stuff. She's a jolly girl, is
Mollie. l wouldn't mind marrying her
myself.
you'll be my best man, then?"
asked.
Certainly but look here old chap,
have you thought seriously about
this?" and he hooked his arm through
mine and drew me aside.
"Seriously?'
Eyes; have you thought what heap
of things people want who get mar
ried?"
What sort of things?"
ooh, chairs and tables and-and fry
ing pans. Where do you expect to
get 'em from? They cost an awful
lot"
l was silent. To tell the truth. l
had not considered the practical side
Of the question.
My affection was above all sordid de-
tails.
There's house, too" Buffers pur-
sued. Where are you going to llve?"
"Oh!-er-we shall go on as we are
for a bit"
Buffers stared.
"You mean, Mollie'll stop at the doc
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

gest bulls weigh something over ton,
and it requires four strong men to
handle the carcass. The cows average
from 1900 to 1900 pounds, and the
yearling pup weighs about 300 pounds.
On Point Reyes the seals frequent
low lodges of shore at the foot of high
bluffs. They sometimes go there in
thousands, though of late years they
have seemed to favor Ano Nuevo
island, which is about thirty-five miles
to the south of San Francisco. This
island is separated from the mainland
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09
WAR DECLARED ON THE SANfRANQS(O SEAL.

fully grown and he wakes strong, then
he enters as competitor for the favor
of the cows, and at once becomes the
head of harem On the Seal Rocks
are gathered the young bachelors who
have not yet become established. They
furnish nine-tenths of the active ami
mails that the tourist from the Cliff
House colony sees disporting in the
rocks. The Others are the old bulls
who return here after the breeding
season and who frequently have ter
rible combats on the rocks. The big
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09
,as transferred to my waistcoap

was transferred to my waIstcoav
pocket"
when shall you Sc. ter!" De asked
as the bell rang.
Perhaps tomorrow
Il wouldn't put on my best pants If
were you. 1t makes an awful mess
of 'em, kneeling does"
That evening had a quiet stroll in
the Doctors grounds, to think matters
over. While was thus engaged James.
the gardener, came along with the
watering can. AS rule, we fellows
were seldom on good terms with
James, for he always suspected us Of
| having designs on his fruit, but this
evening he was quite pleasant and
asked me il I'd like a pear to come
with him. OF course did, for James
pears are just prime. 1t was real
juicy one he picked, and it melted in
my mouth like butter.
"Good-ain't it, Master Carraway"
he said
nodded. My mouth was too full
to speak.
Now, l wonder II l might be so bold
as to ask you to do me favor, Master
Carraway?" he went on, cycling me
| bit doubtfully.
"Why, of course you may. James.
I'll do anything for you l can"
Thank you sir, thank you kindly.
1t amt much-only just to give this
letter to Mollie, the cook. You see.
Master Carraway, l don't like goin' to
the house over-often, for the other SER
wants they plague Mollie about it, an
she don't like it; so If you'd kindly
give it to her you'd be doin' me
great favor"
"Oh, I'll give Ii to her right enough"
THANK you, sir. lists rather
important" Then James stopped, went
red and smiled foolishly.
Important, is it?"
Eyes, sir. l know you're a sensible
young gent Master Carraway. I've
often said so to Mollie so | don't mind
telling you that it's about gettin' mar
ried.''
Eyes, sir. I'VE been thinking Of IL
for some time, an now the doctors
give me rise, an I've got Joe Barnes
cottage, l don't see any reason why
we should wait any longer It's most
as cheap to keep two as one, Master
Caraway, an she's a capital manager.
| don't see as 'ow can do better"
who is she, james," l asked, not,
it must be confessed, without touch
Of misgiving.
He looked at me in surprise.
who? Why, Mollie."
"Youre-you're going to marry
her?"
Eyes, sir. The banns'll be put up
on Sunday, and I've brought the ring.
A guinea give for it. But We anoth-
er pear Master Carraway."
But had no heart for pears at that
moment, and 1 made my way back to
the house, scarcely needing James re-
minder about the letter.
Perhaps l had some thought of de-
stroying that missive, but then I re-
fected that such an act could do no
good. Everything was practically set
tied. Mollie was lost to me forever.
/ told Buffers, and asked him to take
back the ring, as | had no further use
for it, but he refused to do this, and
we fought it out at the end of the
cricket ground behind the trees. got
a black eye, and also fifty lines for
fighting. Mollie did her best to con-
sole me by giving me some of her best
cheesecakes. If l could always be
sure of such cheesecakes l wouldn't
mind impositions every day.
wouldn't mind losing Molle herself.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

Duke of Devonshire. known as Mr..
Henry Shepherd Hart Cavendish, is the
sutton for the hand of Miss Edna May
who in private life Is still Mrs. Fred
Titus, wife ,G the bicycle expert. Nj.
Cavendish has been rfying marked at
tention to the little Salvation Army
lasse ever since she came to London.
Titus went over the big pond not long
ago, and when he returned, it is said,
he knew that his wife would sue for
a divorce.
Miss May, whose real name was Pet
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

Tommy Browns your big sister
engaged to Mr.. White? Susie Green
No, an l guess she doesn't want to be-
Tommy Brown-Did she say so? Susie
Green-No, but she knowed he was
comm tonight an she eat onions at
supper.-Catholic Standard and Times.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

Clerk Ito applicant at the Leviathan
Assurance Company)-You wish to be
assured against accidents, sir? May ]
ask your profession? Applicant
am football referee. Clerk (polite-
ly)-First door to the right for the
death epartment.-London Punch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

cycle racing craze she met Fred Titus,
fell in love, which was devotedly re-
ciprocated, and they were married. She
excelled in various minor theatrical en-
gagements, and finally succeeded in be-
ing picked up by Mr.. Lederer for the
part of the army lassie at the last mo-
ment, the star having failed to make
good her contract. Miss May happened
to be in the chorus. Her voice was
young, pure, and sweet, and as is his
wont, Mr.. Lederer taught her all the
business of the part in which she made
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

Butwell said the herd did not in
crease. In fact, it steadily diminished
for four years. Then when it had
shrunk to about 500 seals he deter
mined to see if he could not find out
what was the matter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09
Thought of It Seriously.

Mrs Motherly-Why is it, George,
that you never thought seriously of
getting married? George-You mis-
understood me, Mrs. Motherly. have
always thought of it SO seriously that
l am still bachelor.-Somervills
Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09
Didn't Signify.

Look at this man." said the attor-
ney. pointing to the prisoner. Does
he look like one who would commit
crlme?" NO" replied the witness.
But neither do you."-Philadelp
North American.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

by about a mile of channel, and it is
inhabited only by Keeper Butwell of
the lighthouse station. He has lived
on the island for ten years, and has
thus had a good chance TO study the
habits of the animals. When he first
came to the island the government had
prohibited the shooting of seals, but
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09
SCHOOL OF SEALS TAKING Assuming.

commercial value. The Chinese will
pay about $3.50 for the long whiskers,
which they use for toothpicks. The
blubber would yield large amount of
grease and might be profitable to try
out, but no one on this coast has ever
tested it to see whether it would be
profitable.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09
MALTESE PUPPY


supply Cornered by Young Woman OF
Commercial Instincts.
New York World: A new trust has
been formed. 1t has not been incor-
porated under the attractive monop-
olistic statutes of Jersey yet and will
not be. Puppies-Maltese puppies
form the product of the monopoly and
the head and front of it is Miss Grace
Reed of No. 422 West Twenty
street. Very quietly, but with relent-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09
AMERICAN Actress TO We'd A BRITISH lord.

reason to congratulate himself. In
rank the Duchess of Devonshire will be
the equal of the Duchess of Marlbor-
ough, and the millionaire's daughter
and the child of the letter-carrier Will
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

near the Cliff House, are occupied
mainly by the young bachelor seals,
who hs.c not yet established a claim
to set up a harem. Until a bachelor
seal reaches 5 or years of age he
has not the strength to meet the old
bulls in combat, and is driven off the
breeding grounds. When his teeth are
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

ty, is the daughter of a Syracuse letter.
carrier At Is years Of age she was
fir,d with ambition to go on the stage.
She studied singing and dancing and
ade rapid progress. During the Ii
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

The ranks of English duchesses. Oft
times recruited from America and the
stage. are to be invaded by Edna May,
tine Salvation Army lasse of "The
Belle of New York" The prospective
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

such hit. Her success was instanta-
neous here and in London. Belle Bill
ton and the rest of the invaders OF
English aristocracy from stageland suf-
fer by comparison with the dainty 1t
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09
Mad Alteration.

do you really think you love my
daughter as husband should 4"
Love her? Why, would give Up my
bicycle for her!"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

Notwithstanding the rich man
wants, the poor man has, the mlsss
spends and the spendshrift saves.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-06-09

be permitted to make as profound a
bow at the queens drawingroom as if
they were the bluest of English blood.
The record-union., 1899-05-23

No Credence Placed in the Rumor
in Washington Circles,

WASHINGTON, May 22-As the
latest telegraphic and mail advices
from the American officials at Blue
fields and other points in Nicaragua
contained nothing to indicate any Sc.
rious friction between the United
States and Nicaraguan officials. Secre-
tary Long said that he was not in
clined to credit the report that a United
States ship had been called upon to
resort to extreme measures. Secretary
Hay said that he was not prepared to
believe anything of the kind had oc-
CURED.
COLON (Colombia). via Galveston
(Texas), May pa passenger who ar
rived here from Bocas del Torro is
alone responsible for the rumor that
the Nicaraguan gun vessel San Jacinto
has been sunk by the United States
cruiser Detroit, after the former had
fired. upon the American warship He
says the report came from Bluefields
where the Detroit and San Ja1nto are
supposed to be.
The officials of the American Consul
late here are without news of f,ny such
event as the sinking of the San Ja-
cinto by the Detroit.
The record-union., 1899-05-23
BOLD CASE OF KIDNAPPING.
A Nurse Mysterious1y Disappears
With a Little Child.

NEW YORK, May 22.-What ap-
peared to be a bold case of kidnapping
of a child was reported to the police
to-day, and a score of detectives were
at once sent out in an endeavor to ar
rest the offenders.
The missing child is Marion, the
eighteen -months-old daughter of Arthur
Clark, an employe of a publishing
firm She was taken, the police say.
by nurse named Carrie Jones, who
was hired last week by the Clarks
through an advertisement. The whole
thing seems to have been a cleverly
laid plot. The child was taken out
yesterday afternoon by the nurse, and
the empty baby carriage was found
by the police in Central Park Soon
afterward Mrs. Clark received this let
ter
Mrs. Clark: Do not look for your
nurse and baby. They are safe in our
possession, where they will remain for
the present. If the matter is kept out
of the hands of the police and news
papers you will get your baby back
safe and sound. If, instead, you make
a big time about it. and publish it all
over, we will see to it that you never
see her alive again. We are driven to
this by the fact that we cannot get
work, and one of US has a child dying
through want of proper treatment and
nourishment. If everything is quiet
you will hear from us Monday or Tues
day. (Signed THREE
There is evidence to show that the
nurse girl wrote the letter Mrs Clark
is in a serious condition and the sus-
pense may cause her death.
The record-union., 1899-05-23
THE DAWSON FIRE.
List of the Principal Buildings
Which We're Destroyed.

SEATTLE (Wash.), May -. The
following is a list of the principal
buildings destroyed in the Dawson tre:
Opera house, owned by Wilson
Peterson, about two-thirds destroyed,
cost $35,OO0
Dominion saloon, owned by Levin &
Cooper, completely destroyed. Valued
at not less than $4,000. Nearly all
fixtures saved.
Tivoli Theater and saloon, owned by
Cooper & Co., completely destroyed,
though most of the contents saved.
Building worth $4,000.
Northern Saloon, owned by Kelly &
March Bank, completely destroyed
Firm recently bought it for something
like $4,000. Building and fixtures
worth $4,000. The stock was saved
Aurora saloon and restaurant, COM
-pletely destroyed. Cost Alex. Mcdonald
and Tom Chisholm about $4,000
Bank of British North America
building. completely destroyed; cost
$4,000.
Mcdonald building, completely de-
stroyed; cost $4,000.
Parsons produce building, completely
destroyed; worth $4,000.
Victoria Hotel building, with addi-
tions, worth $25, 600.
The record-union., 1899-05-23
SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
The New San Francisco Board
Meets and Organizes.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.-The
Trustees of the San Francisco State
Normal School who were appointed sew
eral days ago by Governor Gage met
at the Palace Hotel to-day. There We're
present Judge S. c. benson, Frederick
A. Hyde. Judge NJ. Cooney, H. G. w.
Dinkelspiel. w. J. Jobson and State
Superintendent of Public instruction T.
J. Kirk, who was in attendance as an
ex officio member
Judge benson was elected President
of the board. The Office of Secretary
was awarded to H. G. w. Dinkelspiel
The question of electing two members
to represent the board on the various
State Normal Schools Joint Committee
was postponed.
The Trustees are very anxious to Sc
cure a good location for a Normal
School in this city They intend to send
a petition on that subject to the Board
of Education before the close of the
week. with the expectation of getting a
reply at their next meeting, June 9th.
The Normal School, formerly under the
authority of the Board of Education
was located near the corner of Cali
fornia and Powell streets. The Trus-
tees of the proposed new school desire
q more central location.
The record-union., 1899-05-23
MAJOR BEN TRUMAN.
Receives Notification of Appoint.
ment as Paris Commissioners.

LOS ANGELES, May 22.-Major Ben
c. Truman, who was Governor Cages
earliest choice for Paris Commissioner,
has received official notification of his
appointment.
He stated to-day that he has already
begun the preliminary work connected
with the office, though nothing will be
done officially until the entire commits
sion has held its first meeting and OIL
genized.
Southern California people are we'll
pleased with Major Trumans appoint
ment. He is a man of splendid expert
ence and large acquaintance, besides
being a man of fine address. He got
UP the first horticultural and agricul
tural show this section ever had. He
had POSITION at the c. ntennial Exposl-
ton. and had executive charge of the
Southern Pacific exhibit at New Or
leans in 1SS4-J. He took an exhibit
for the Southern Pacific Company to
London and Manchester in 1887, and to
Paris in 1889. He also had a South
ern California exhibit in Chicago for
two years and was Assistant Chief of
Horticulture al the Columbian Exposi-
tion in 1898. He is known far and
wide for his writings in magazines and
newspapers.
The record-union., 1899-05-23
A Tornado, Accompanied by Light
ming and Heavy Hail,
Causes Much Destruction in Portions OF
Northern Texas.
Homes and Church Buildings In
the Path Of the Storm Wrecked,
Resulting in Several People be
ing Killed and Many Others
More or Less Injured.

HOUSTON CTex.), May 22.-One Oh
the worst tornadoes that has VISITED
Texas since the storm which destroyed
the town of Cisco three years ago.
and in which fifty people were killed,
passed over the central portion OF
Erath County yesterday, the facts OF
which were received here to-day.
The storm came from the northwest.
and passed over a strip of country
about 200 yards wide in a southeast
erly direction The tornado was ac-
companied by vivid lightning, and a
heavy hailStorm.
Several homes and church buildings
We're wrecked in several localities, the
most serious being at Mount Pleasant
Titus County. The noon services had
just closed, and the people We're just
leaving when the wind struck the
building A bolt of lightning and the
wind descended upon the house stimuli
taneously, wrecking it and scattering
the debris in all directions William
Kaufman was instantly killed, and
SOME fifteen other persons were more
or less injured, some fatally. Three are
in a dying condition, according to re-
ports A woman with a babe in her
arms was struck by lightning, put
miraculously escaped death. A little
girl was stripped of her clothing, but
only slightly hurt.
The tornado struck Stephenville, and
did considerable damage, wrecking
many houses, but no one was killed
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church
was unroofed and badly damaged
Many buildings in Stephenville were
leveled, among them the Methodist
Church.
One man was killed and three in
jured near Dublin.
1t is reported that several were killed
seven miles northeast of Stephenville.
Trees and crops in the wake of the
storm are reported to be destroyed, but
authentic details of the disaster have
not been received