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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

OF Texas, Mexico, Arizona and Cali
fornia are quickly and comfortably
reached via the Southern Pacific Com
panys Sunset Route. Daily through
service from New Orleans to San
Francisco via Houston. San Antonio,
Ell Paso and Los Angeles. Special
semi-weekly service, Sunset Limited
from New Orleans Mondays and.
Thursdays, composed of Buffet Smok-i
ing Car, containing Bath Room and
Barber Shop, Drawing Room Compare
ment Car, regular Pullman Sleepers.
and Dining Car (meals la cartel. all
of the latest design and most luxuri-.
ously appointed. Direct connections
made at New Orleans from all points
North and East. Detailed informa-.
ton cheerfully furnished by w. g..
Neimyer, G. W. A., So. Pac. Co., 1888
Clark ST., Chicago; w. H. Connor.
.ComI Agt., Chamber Commerce Bldg,
Cincinnati, O., w. ]. Berg, Trav. Pass.
Agt. 220 Ellicott Square, Buffalo,
NJ
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

The study of the irrigation question
by the Office of Experiment Stations
of the United States Department Of
Agriculture is now being pursued by
the collation. and publication of in
formation regarding the actual status
of irrigation in the arid regions as re-
CARDS laws, institutions, etc. Since
irrigation lie wholly within the limits
of any one state, and there is a great
diversity of irrigation laws in differ
emit states, interstate complications
over water rights have been frequent
and must become more and more
acute as the demand for water in
creases, unless some mode of settle
ment is devised. The departments in
quiries into these questions have been
inaugurated by a study of the Bear
River Valley. The Bear river was
chosen for this purpose because in it's
course of little over 300 miles it
crosses state lines (Wyoming, Idaho
and Utah) five times, finally emptying
into Salt lake, which is less than fifty
miles distant from its source, thus
presenting in small compass a great
variety of interstate problems and
offering exceptional opportunities for
their study. Within 100 miles of its
course the Bear river manages to cross
the western and southern boundaries
of Wyoming four times. In it's entire
course these boundary crossings di-
vide the stream into six sections.
bitches heading in each of these Sec
lions are practically independent of
irrigation laws or the superior claims
of appropriations of water below. So
far as practical results are concerned,
the state laws do not apply. 1t is
useless to determine priorities of
bitches wholly within the state when
later ones with head gates across the
border in Utah can not be closed, be-
cause the water commissioners au
thority does not extend that far. The
same state of affairs exists along the
boundaries of other arid states.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway is now running solid trains
of palace sleeping cars, dining cars
Serving meals la carte) and first
class day coaches, through from Chi
cago to Calumet, Houghton, Hancock
and other points in the Copper country.
without change of cars, with direct
connection for Marquette, Negaunee.
Ishpeming, etc, and passengers from
the East, South and Southwest will
find this a most desirable route.
All coupon ticket agents sell tickets
via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

The head of large corporation says
that he is tired of having letters in
voiving thousands Of dollars delayed
because his stenographer's feelings
were hurt by reproof for hardness
The remark sheds light on the fact
that many corporations are supplant'
Ing women by men employees. Too
many women have yet to learn that
business is business, rot sentiment,
and that places are held, il not always
won, by business qualifications alone.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15
Popular Low frlo.a California E,cursie.s

The Santa Fe Route daily excursions
to California In tourist sleeping cars
are deservedly popular. Cars are OF
newest pattern and very comfortable.
having every necessary convenience.
These excursions are accompanied BY
Pullman conductors and porters, and
are patronized by many Of the best
people Low rate tickets
The Santa Fc California line Is re-
markabiy picturesque. Its middle
route across the continent avoids ex-
IRENE heat or cold
For descriptive literature, ad iresss
GEO. w. HAGENBUCiI, p. g. L. A.,
Santa Fe Ry.. Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

Brave Bill'' Anthony, the marine
who reported the blowing up of the
Maine to Capt. Sigsbee, committed sui.
eide in New York, owing to despond.
ency over his inability to find employ
ment. 1t is little to the credit of the
great eastern metropolis, the city
faronaGe over the homecoming OF
Dewey, that plain and simple man
who had served his country nobly could
not gain livelihood within it's bound
aries. "Bill' Anthony was unfortu-
nate in the selection of home. Had
he come to the west he would in all
probability have been alive and happy
today.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

until this offspring Of his brain had
bad its hearing in Washington in the
middle of September. The play was
we'll received there and the way In
which the novelist had arranged his
material in logical play came in for
comment everywhere. The simple love
story of the Hebrew maiden, whose
childish wedding and later love for me
whose rank as a Cohen forbids him to
marry a divorced woman has been TAX
en- as the theme for the play. and into
1t have been woven the episodes of the
other jewellers in the Sums whose
identities are so vivid to all who have
visited the Ghetto by aid Of Mr.. Gang
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

Wills writings. There is climax
which is impressive in its pdthos and
which makes a sensation. So far as the
players are concerned Mr.. Zangwill
may well congratulate himself for the
managers presented an especially we'll
selected company to give the new piece
al suspicious production. Probably no
one member had so much expected OF
her as Blanche Bates, who was selected
to play the heroine, Hannah. Few
young actresses in recent years have
had more pleasant prophesies made
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

Calling his daughter I, the bedside,
he drew her face down toward his and
whispered something in German into
her ear. She exclaimed, "oh, my God,
papa!" Looking straight into her eyes,
he said indistinctly: my heart Is flut-
tering.' Mrs. Schmidt ran TO dresser
on which was bottle Of whisky. she
poured little of it into glass and
held it to the lips of her father, who
swallowed it with gulp. The next
moment he was seized with a slight
CONFUSION, and Officer White escorted
Mrs. Schmidt, who was sobbing, from
the room. When he returned Foith
was dead.
The scene in the corridor was one OF
gloom. 1t was dimly lighted, and In
the darkest corner sat the heartbroken
daughter, weeping silently. No one
seemed to have a word of sympathy
and comfort for her. The orphans
were gathered in the big schoolroom
and their little faces were drawn with
nameless dread when their childish
thoughts grasped the full meaning OF
the tragedy.
Foith was the son of minister,
and was born Feb. 6, 1S41, in Helds-
dorf, Saxony. He graduated from the
Evangelical Theological Seminary in
Kronstadt, Saxony, in 1860. and for q
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15
A Bargain In Guitars.

All music lovers will be interested In
the lad" Of John M. Smyth Co. shown
in another part of this paper, in which
they offer an elegant guitar Tor Sz.oS.
The firm is thoroughly reliable. Get
their catalogue Of everything to eat,
wear and use.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

The yakamik. bird of the crane
family, is used by the natives OF Vene-
zuela in place of shepherd deg for
guarding and herding their flocks. 1t
is said that however far the yakamlk
may wander with the flocks it never
fails to find it's way home at night,
driving before it all the creatures in
trusted to it's care.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

The Washington Post says there will
doubtless be men who try the Sam
Jones business in other states. 1t is
hopeful that they will at least try the
Sam Jones brand of honesty.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

The mere cutting of weeds, says a
horticulturist, enhances the growth of
grass. Simply dropping undesirable
companions gives many young per-
son a start upward.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

Colombia government troops report
having killed 1000 and wounded 1000
rebels in recent battle. The British
censor at Alden would better let
through a few more native" reports
of British victories" or the Trans
vaal war will begin to appear insig-
nificant.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

John Walter of the London Times
left as a legacy to his daughter one OF
the advertising columns Of the paper.
II brought her an income Of $3.50 day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

The editor of the Abilene (Texas)
Reporter wants the people there to
abolish the town cow" When this
is done will he propose a chalk fac
tory?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

Hetty Green says no way has ever
been invented to prevent people from
throwing away their money. 1t Is
generally understood, however, that no
such invention would be Of the slight
est use to Hetty.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

Gen. Maxine Gomez opposes Eau
tonomy" for Cuba. 1t now remains
for the cuckoos to demonstrate that he
is scapegrace.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15
KANSAS,
II boy's mother admits he is tri1i
wild he must he pretty tough.

1t has been some time since Cen
eral Fun ston has actually been in the
swim.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

The common opportunity comes, as
the divinist opportunity in the whole
history of the world came. Graded In
ohscurity.
An incompetent quartet should b
four warned. IS
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

Publicity is to the community what
fresh air is to the individual.-From
LonSon Truth
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15
Number of BuddIsts.

The number of Buddhists is comput-
ed to be 455,000,000.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-15

concerning them than she, and when
she so suddenly retired from Augustin
Days stock company after making
an instant success in "The Great
Ruby" all looked forward to better
things. AS Miladi In the version or
1.-THE Three Musketeers" made by Sgd
ney Grundy, she was we'll liked, and
then came summer, the greater part
of which was spent in Milwaukee and
San Francisco with the Frawley stock
company. This was the organization
with which she won the first success
in the west and her temperance was
made a memorable one. In the course
of the summer a wide range of char
acters was essayed-even an Ibsen play
being attempted-and as a result Miss
Bates obtained an experience which
vas of distinct value for her imper-
sonation of Hannah in Children OF
the Ghetto"
Mrs. Leslie Carter will Play Zaza
this season, as Longfellow might say,
III every MluuitStA Nlldi5c anu eoWh'
Boston will be among the first cities
to witness the new rival Of Bernhard,
the woman Of whom Duse says: "She
Is greater than l." Certain it is that
all critics agree that Mrs. Carter has
achieved the greatest histrionic tri-
umph of the last decade and that
among American actresses she has no
equal. New York went Zaza mad last
year, this season the mania continued
to such an extent that other theatcrs
suffered. Mrs. Garter says: "My man
ager has planned tour which, after
New York and Boston, includes
western and southern trip, and also
the New England circuit. We go to
London in April, to the Garrick, and
thence to Paris, where l will play
Zaza'" 'Zaza was first played in
Paris by Rejane, but it was at that
time too decidedly Frenchy to suit the
Paris taste, and it proved failure.
"Zaza" is what they term a problem
The Mena star., 1899-03-16
I TREAT ALL KINDS OF CHRONIC DISEASES.

D RME nov offering golden opportunity to the number  with the already numerous patients that under his treatment
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 from scouous condition of the blood grippe the of the head which
  in all catarrhal of the head
  the with which thick yeowish,
  of the head feel hot and uncomfortable
 
 swell and become hckned the mouth thereby permitting cold hawk and throw and forms cabs ncrustatons them Now while the a s DeOu 94. Telephone
The Mena star., 1899-03-16
a.tening Hogs.

From Texas t and Ranch.
 In the eaf history If Texas, acorns, oceans and .iwinkles were the chief dependene IT fattening hogs The hogs were rmitted 10 roam undis turbed in reeS and river bottoms. Farmers n4e every day to sally forth with loot prn and wallet of corn 10 bait the aad keep them from waBdernq far away as to be total loss As Winter approached, these baifs of corr gere increased in amount aud frequene Finally 1t become nee essary to z for them with dogs and guns, catching some and shooting those. that conld not be caught. Many would get away. and multiply in the recesses of the thick bottoms, until a jolnt attack ay all who held claims in the range a wild and drilling hunt, a capture gud division resulted This was rather 2 primitive wa, of procur- ing pork, bu we eau look back over the intervening years. and easily i'm. agine that better bacon vas never eaten thar mat made from acorns and oceans. II not all imagination, and bacon hogs thus fattened at the pres ent day make bacon superior to any greasy mass that can be made from corn. This method is now generally impracticablr on account of the habit our hogs nave of taking up permanent quarters in the wrong mans smoke house. The nodern pork hog could not be practically grown that way now he can run fast enough to pre-. vent being overtaken by disease known in Southern Louisiana as "black death
The Mena star., 1899-03-16
,Ns Hops for John ess..n..

Kansas City, Mo, March 12.--A Times special from Topeka says: Very reluctantly the attorneys for John Henry Collins, after conference last ing several days, have decided not to appeal the case to the supreme court Judge Hagen will sentence the young man in ten days or two weeks and that will end the most remarkable murder case in the aEnals of Kansas. Two considerations-the hopelessness of an appeal and the tremendous expe nse nvolved-eaused the determination to drop the case.
The Mena star., 1899-03-16
Ills Original Work.

Talk about optimism-the very es- sence of it IS contained in this cheerful ditty; which comes to hand marked: This is Original Pome, which was wrote in day an half, by me-" And it read as follows:
 Lots U cheerful news to tell:
 Dads paid up his bills:
 Walters leg is gettin' well,
 An Bill has broke The chills. "Ol' man Jiakins took his bed
 An diea-fer just'a wonder, But his wife--I've hearn it said
 Seen him well showed under. Every thing is movin right
 Right up to the letter.
 Aint this old worl' out O sight?
 Ain't one that's sSetterl" That's 6ne philosophy for you-and every bit of it is the result of only a day and hak at hard labor!--Atlanta Constitution.
The Mena star., 1899-03-16
CORPORATIONS . vs> THE PEOPLE.

A. W. St, John & sous, Publishers.
The Mena star., 1899-03-16
CHANGE OF METHODS.

Tho Arkansas Gazette, speaking of cotton growing and the indus tries of the South, says:
 Six thousand pounds of cotton seed have been skipped from Dal- las to Manila. 1t is very evident 'that those who expect to engage in cotton planting in the Philip pines do not share the belief of certain statesmen in Washington ethat the war between the American forces and the iFilipinos is to last forever. The Philippines nay prove formidable rival of the South in the cotten planting in- lustry, but that. should not inter fere with the progress of this sec tion. If provided with facilities for engaging in other enterprises to which tho South is just as we'll adapted as to the production of cotton it's prosperity will be far greater than If it continues tue present method.of farming. 1.-the retention of the Philippine islands has the effect of reducing the cot ton acreage of the South and will bring aboiat change in conditions that will enable the people to give their attention to more extensive farming and other profitable par suitsthere will be few thoughtful individuals in this psrt of thc unian who will oppose expan- sion
The Mena star., 1899-03-16

As an independent paper the Star takes no particular interest in partisan politics, we simply de- sire to sec the best men. those who will give the people the best government, both in city, county, state and nation, be elected to of fee. At this time in nearly every city in the country the question of franchises, or the municipal owner ship of pablic utilities, is being considered, and in many places nominations to city offices are made very largely upon that issue. So strong is the sentiment of the people against granting franchises to corporations and so thoroughly convinced have they become that municipal ownership and control is bycll odds the proper way, that candidate known ito favor the granting of franchises is sure to go tc his defeat.
 This fact is so wela established that in many cities where it IS known that franchises are wanted by private corporations, candidates for office from the various parties feel compelled to announce in ad- vance of the day of elections thelr position on this question; Demo crats. Republicans and Popuiists Avieing with each other in their s,rofessions of loyalty to the idea of municipal ownership.
 It has long been the practice of private corporations to secure franchises by corrupt means, either by direct or indirect bribery of off cials, and in numerous instances they have sought to control nomi- ,nations of candidates with view of securing the election of public officials who will accede to theil demands and help them paandel the people.
 The people Lave learned thai they can do ferIthemselyes ia theil municipal capacity all thst any corporation can do for them, anC at far less cost, and have decreec that this shall be government of by and for the people. instead O aOf, by and for the corporations.
The Mena star., 1899-03-16
stxla nr newer.a rrn,fnrm.

Washington, March i2. - Admiral Dewey has been instructed to pre- scribe his own uniform for the exalted rank to which he has just been ap- pointed. His uniform, under former regulations, when the navy had an admiral. would be four stars on his shoulder straps, the end stars being on an anchor. Upon his sleeves he would wear two very broad bands of gold, between which would be band of yellow half the width of the out side bands. The yellow on his sleeves would extend nearly to the .elb bow.
The Mena star., 1899-03-16

l have been afflicted with rheuma- tis1n for fourteen years and nothing seened to give me any relief. I was able to be around all the time but con- stantly suffering. l had tried every thing conld hear of and at last was told to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which did, and was immediately re- lieved and in a short time cured. am happy to say that in has not since Edgar Germantown, Cal. For sale by r. C Savage. al
The Mena star., 1899-03-16
 A Bx1 STRAWBERRY PATCH.

A recent special from Black Rock tS the Gazette at Little Rock says that ''the largest strawberry patch in the world owned by one man is located af Black Rock. J. G. McNair. of the Black Rock fruit farm has made arrangements to set 205 acres of hGs peach or chard to strawberries. This will make 1t thirty acres larger than the largest Sn the world. There will also be forty acres of tema- toes and fcSty acres of canta- loupes. The task of setting 800 acres of fifty thousand Elbena peach trees in this orchard will lhe completed next week"
 It is very evident that this state is rapidly coming to the front as a fruit producer and the growers of this section should rcdouble their efforts with a view of getting the profits at the earliest day possible.
The Mena star., 1899-03-16
coughed Twentx-five Years.

suffered twenty-five years with a cough, and spent hundreds of dollars with doctors and for medicine to no avail until l used Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey. This remedy makes weak ungs strong. It has saved my Nfe.-- J. E. Resell, Grants burg, III.
The Mena star., 1899-03-16
Weak Eyes are Made .strong.

Dim vision made clear, styes removed and granulated lids or sore eyes of any kind speedily and effectually cured by the use of Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve. It's put up in tubes, and sold on guarantee by all good druggists.
 Queensware at the Racket Store
The Mena star., 1899-03-16
The Eagle, King of All Birds,

Is noted for it's keen sight, clear and distinct vision. So are those persons who use Sutherland's Eagle Eye SaIve for weak eyes, styes, sore eyes of any kind or granulated lids. Sold by all dealers at 25 cents.
The Mena star., 1899-03-16

The lumber mills of Mena and Polk county are being rnshed to fheir utmost capacity in their ef- forts to fll orders for their pro- dncts,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-26
M. WALDECk-ROUSSEAU,
many obligations already, sab "
The New Premier of France.

many obligations already, sab -
| A red-cheeked waitress approached
at the sheriff's uplifted eyebrows and
inclination of the head.
"Bring fresh pot of coffee fob Mis-.
tab HathcOX an mob ON 'lette. Ah
want two good cigahs. too. A ligh,
Garcia. I b'lieve yo' smoke, Mistah
Hathcox?'
"Yo' ovahpowah me-" replied the
gentleman with the chain around his
legs, and a truly distressed expression
on his face. "Will yo' pshmit meme,
Mistah Appetite furnish tn cigahs?"
mo, this is tn jsunt o. tn state O.
Texas, Mistah Hathcox, an All hev
the misfortune to be it's representa-
tive. Pahmit me.'
The coffee pot and omelette arrived
and the waitress spilled some milk on
Mr.. Hathcox's hand, which resulted
in another blinking of the chain.
''Ah should hev had breakfast fob
Mistah Hathcox at To- Oxfohd, up th'
street" said the sheriff of Wood coun-
ty, "but As we take tn train fob Tex
IS right soon All he'd TO take him heah
1--WE did hev q mawrin's mawnin',
though. All asked Mistah Hathcox eff
he would take mawuin's mawnin'
with tn Law. Good Lawdr he ex-
claimed. in ali voice tibet was wed
ding peal O. thankfulness. 'Ah recken
All will, if its good lickah with a dash
o. bittshs an q i'll syrup"
AS Mr.. Hathcox daintily deposited
lump of sugar In his cup the sheriff
produced from under the table sheet
of paper on which glittered the great
seal of Texas and the seal of Wyom-
ing.
"Tbese sh requisition papahs foh
Mistah Hathcox," he explained in a
subdued voice, rs the Rio Grande train
for the coast with changing bell and
much whistling began pulling out of
the yards. "Mistah Hathcox is want
ed fob forgery. All arrested him, much
to my pain, in Mahch. He skipped his
bond and left fob a strange country