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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29
mss sANNIE KRrnER.

-
custom OF intormarryIng all Boer fam
HES are more or loas closely related.
Like all Boer girls. am an eH-
cellent shot and fervently wish
were back In the Transyaal tnat
might n need be defend our land from
the relentless attacks OF our English
Invader From sheer necessity we
ave ~ Loen Obliged 10 learn how TO
90 and one OF the first prerequisites
~ our education Il to hit a bulls eye
AZ long range. Our cunning with the
gun has been handed down to us
through the generations when trek
Ing on the veldt II often fell TO the
women 10 keep the prowlnE lions
away from the wagons. and In time
OF war our women stand behind the
laager or barbados ~ the case may
be, load the guns, tend the wounded
and II needed take a hand In the shoot.
Ing also
We viii be defeated In the long
run by the English. but we win show
that We know how TO light
Here | am continually harassed ~
tho thought that / am needed by nv
country. and az times 80 strong Is the
inclination 10 return that am almost
persuaded to commence the long voy-
age TO the land OF my nativity 20 that
may be able TO help. II II is possible.
repeat 10 the British the terrible les
sons we taught them az Rorkes Drlft
and Maiuba Hill"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29


While President Kruger and Gen.
Piet Jonberl are directing every en-
ergy towards the defeat. humiliation
Or capture Of the British forces now In
Natal and British Bcchuanaland.
niece Of theirs. FAR from her native
land, Is anXiously scanning every war
dispatch that gives her information
regarding the prowess OF the sturdy
Beers, whose unparalleled successes
hitherto have caused her loyal heart
TO beat exultantly and her check to
glow with excitement over each fresh
burgher victory. over a year ago. in
company with her brother. she came
TO the United States. whore he was
obliged to look after an interest no had
secured In one OF the rich gold aud
silver mines OF Southern Arizona. At
that time no thought was entertained
OF war or the devoted pair would have
remained In the land OF their nativity;
ono TO defend his rights. and the other,
II need be. TO nurse and aid In every
way possible her valiant klnsmen.
friends and countrymcn.
sannio Kruger's grandfather was n
mixture Of Boer and English. this COM
binatlon being brought about before
the great trek In the beginning OF the
century. when the Beers and English
fraternlzed. and up TO that time had
not acquired the deep hatred they have
for one another at the present day. Her
grandmother was Bocr girl and
sister OF the present wife of Dom Paul
Kruger. while her father was a nephew
OF this clear-headcd and resourcoful
pilot Of the destiny OF the Transvaal
Republic. She ls therefore a grand
niece OF both Kruger and his frau.
On her mothers side she Is also a
great niece OF Gen. Plet Joubert. This
condition OF affairs has been brought
about from the fact that the Beers In.
termarry among one another. crossing
the relationship until they exceed In
completely and lntrlcacy even the
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29

strains OF a musical caross, sometimes
warmly. amorous. sometimes a moan
ing appeal 10 mercy. More beautiful
than before. more rebellious than ever.
the octoroon spoke:
Il drink 10 the God who gives hap
plness to some Of his creatures and
torturoa the others. to Him who made
some OF us white and others negroes
despised by the rest I drink to God
TO show that I am quitting the game
with no hard feelings" And with tho
blasphemy on her lips she emptled the
cup Of poison before her petrlnod
guests. Three OF the best physicians
of Paris worked long and skllfully,
and saved her for the time being. Less
than a week after. taking advantage
OF lax Of vigilance on the part OF her
nurses. she got hold OF another vial
OF poison and again tried solf-murder.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29

Not far away his wife. content
with the lesser title OF Countess
d'Elva, occupies 4 luxurious house In
the Rue Theodule Rlbot Occasional
ly when the pension she serves does
not satisfy him. the old man sends a
very polite note TO his former wife.
who forthwith writes an extra check.
They never visit, never see each
other.
Now TO go back a little To tho
friends Yette d'Elva had made In the
high set she remained Just as dear as
ever; for nothing was advanced
against her. But everybody who APP
preached her soon noticed a curious
change in her manners. She became
eapriciously gloomy or unbecomipgly
gay, always jealousy independent.
Was II the inoonsolablo grief OF hav-
ing been cheated In life which she
sought to amuse awav7 NJ had brood
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29

Prof Hiram corson OF Cornell uni.
yersity, who used 20 be a reporter for
the United States senate. tells thla
story about Sam Houston; I'VE re-
porters took turn and turn about each
for an hour. one day I was sitting idly
In the reporters gallery. waiting my
turn and looking on. Presently my
attention was drawn by Senator Hous-
ton. Huge OF frame. he was particu-
iarly huge Of feet, and those extremi-
ties were rendered the more conspicu-
Gus In those days OF boots by being In
cased In laced shoes. On this occasion
there seemed 10 be an amount OF pain
in those feet proportlonate TO their
size. The senator kept one on hia
knee. rubbing Il, with an anguished
expression. and periodically exehang-
ing for the other foot After awhile he
unlacad the shoes and drew them on.
Then the nursing OF his aching toes
continued for time as before. But
no relief came, and at last, TO my utter
amazement and amusement he slowly
divested himself OF u long blue wooden
stocking. and, taking the huge jack
knife with which he was wont TO pass
the time whiting. he proceeded delib.
erately 10 pare his cornr in the senate
Of the United States, Hartford Post
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29

no more. The Vlrglnian had come and
appealed TO the Countess. Such con-
duct was unworthy OF her he said.
Am not unworthy OF all that Is
good'"
"Nonsensel You are a good girl.
and. despite all you have done. a WON
an Of noble instincts"
But you will not marry me-"
No. he would not. could not. He was
a Virginlan and Yette d'Elva had dark
blood. She did not rebel. She cried
long on his shoulder, gently; that Was
all.
That night at ~. around a magnln-
Gently decorated table. she gathered
twenty-five OF her preferred guests II
was Joyous company and a joyous
occasion. when the merriment was
AZ ia height the Countess d'Elya rose
with a champagne glass In her hand.
From the conservatory came the
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29

Nevertheless II was the one persisteSt
fancy OF the Louisiana planter that his
daughter should be kept apart from
the turmoil. educated with all the low
ing care lavlshed upon the heiress
whose innocence OF mind Is held most
precious. Bushnell loved Henriette-
Yetts a. he called her fondly-fette.
who was budding into the beauteous
flower Of the far-Away, warmer CLINE
OF their native land No sooner was
she cut OF the convent than suitors
were legion. And when she was near
their love never thought OF her vast
wealth. suitora were many but Bush
nell was on guard. He died suddenly.
however. and for some reason his wife
gave Henristte away to the Marquis
de la PiedrA
That marriage was a crime The
Marquis was forty; the young octoroon
was sixteen. She submitted. as a girl
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29
Ito POUND out wn,.

Ripley Cohlol Bee: A few evenings
since a certain young man called on
his best girl to spend the evening.
When about to return home the con-
yersation CHANGED 10 turn TO art. and
the young lady said TO him that no
reminded her of'the Venus de Milo,
where.pon the young man was delight
ed. thinking surely II was symmetrical
form she alluded 90. when he got
home he consulted an encyclopedia.
and in his deep chagrin aud mortin-
cation found that the Venus de Milo
had no arms. lie went down In the
cellar and tried to butt out his brains
on a soft cabbage
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29

enchantlngly slnuous. Counteas-she
was a countess like Anna Gould. She
was more. Her husband for many
years attache to the Spanish embassy
OF Paris. was the very noble Count
d'Elva. Marquis de Ia Pledra. scion
Of grandees whose plumed hats were
never doffed 10 royalty And yet
Any yet listen Her name before her
marriage was Henrietta Bushnell. She
Il the daughter OF William Bushnell.
wealthy planter and Spectator Of
Plaquomlne parish. Louisiana. Her
mother was one OF those splendid mu.
latto girls that you see down there.
Her grandmothor-now living In Paris
with Yette d'Elva-he grandmother
10 black Yes. More easily arlsto.
cratic than the proud daughter Of
aristooracy among whom she once
relgned, this young marquise Is an
Octoroon. In his way OF dealing with
life. William Bushnell had always
been ambitious. rash and lucky There
came time when money-making had
lost all power OF interesting him. when
the pleasures OF his native land had
lost all flavor 10 his palate. He real.
lied on his property. and came TO see
what Paris could yield In the way Of
excitement. The whole family -black
mother-in-iaw. mulatto wife and oe-
toroon Bushnell Installed Ia the
palace that Dievad Boy had built with
Oriental magnlncence. a novelist
could wish for no better environment
OF his romance than that house while
Bushnell and his wife leach quite In
dopendenuy OF the other) kept things
hummlng. II was a curious household.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29
WOE Is HER PORTION.
THE COUNTESS D'ELVA SEEKS
THE GRAVE.


It Is strange tragieally picturesque
history. that OF Nette d'Elva. the
beautiful New orlean girl who ne
In the embrace OF death-an ugly death
which she herself has invoked. Wha'
will you not End In this tecming. bust
ling capital when you scratch the sur
face, 10 beyond the shimmering out
wardness OF gayoty? Yette d'Elva has
long been recognized AZ one OF the
beauties Of Paris She is twenty-five
not quite; OF gorgeous physique
tall. strong. luxurlantly modelled YET
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29

Husband Cmeekly)-Thls Is the
fourth time this week we've had
timed beef and cabbage, Maria. and
I'm a little tired OF IT, His Wife
I'm sure. Thomas. you're very unrea-
sonable You know I've had TO cor
rect the proof-sheets Of my new book.
One Hundred Dainty Dinners.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29
MISS SANNIE KRUGER.
NIECE OF PRESIDENT IN TINS
COUNTRY.

Watches she Payer. Eagerly Tor News
from the Grand old Africaudor- She
l. Also Niece Of General Pist
Joubert
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-29

Some people make a life study OF
things that are OF no earthly use.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
Something In the Water.

From Law Notes: About quarter
OF a century ago, writes q correspond
ent from Forth Worth, Texas, l wit
messed a trial in which man living
on certain creek sought divorce from
his helpmeet on what the newspapers
usually refer to as 1.-The statutory
ground" The testimony developed
that this was the second unfortunate
marital experience which had come to
the plaintiff while living on that creek,
he having dismissed by law former
life partner for the same offense. The
Judge in granting the decree remarked
to the plaintiff: II think you had
better move away from that creek;
there seems to be something in the
water"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
Mr.. olsdstons.s Nos~

Lord Sherbrooke, when Mr.. Lowe,
displayed a classical clearness and
brightness of speech. When he was
contemptuous his sentences had teeth
in them, which left their mark upon
the mind. In the gray Of a morning
In 1868, when the Liberals had de-
serted MIR. Gladstone, and left him
with only a majority Of five on a
question of state. Mr.. Gladstone, with
his usual high spirit, at once resigned.
The alarmed deserters thought they
might reassure him by vote of conf
dence in him, and as Mr.. Lowe emerg-
ed into the lobby they asked his opin-
ion of the idea. His answer was: Il
think, gentlemen, that you cannot I'M
pull a mans nose" which ended that
project.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03

A party of visitors to the country
was very much interested last summer
by the remarks of some New York
children, sent out by the fresh air fund
for week or two in the country.
There were quite number of them
playing about pretty farm house one
day when some passers-by stopped and
began to talk to them. did you ever
see any chickens before?" asked one
lady, as flock of fowls came strutting
down the lawn. ooh, yes" said one
Of the eldest, wisely with knowing
shake of his head. We've always seen
'em-lots-only generally it was after
they was peeled"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
Rich Pearl Fields Discovered.

New pearl fields Of great richness
have been discovered off the coast of
New Caledonia on the west side, ac-
cording to United States Consul Wolf
at Noumea. He says that one shell
contained the fabulous number of 256
pearls and one little boat of one and
one-half tons furnished last year
twenty-five pounds of pearls. Up to
this time the water has not been
sounded to a greater depth than six
feet seven inches, but the fisheries are
to be further exploited by French and
Austrian syndicates. Mr.. Wolf says
that the quality of the pearl shells is
remarkably fine, and he urges that
Americans profit by the discovery.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
A Gigantic Chinese Bell.

Tho largest bell now hanging any
where on earth Is in Buddhist mon
astery near Canton, in China. 1t is
made of solid bronze, and was cast in
the year 14OO. 1t is IS feet high by
As feet in circumference, and is suffi-
GENTLY extensive in size to furnish a
dwelling place for a small family be-
meath its spacious dome. Its whole
exterior and interior are covered with
S,4OO embossed characters that tell a
simple story that is one of the Chin
csc classics. This monstrous old mon
arch of the bell world gives forth a
wonderfully sweet sound when it is
struck, and it is said that its splendid
tone is due to the fact that the lives
Of eight men were sacrificed in its cast
ing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
To XIII Rats by Disease.

The discovery is announced in pre-
liminary communication by Dr. Issut-
schenko of Russia, of a microbe patho-
genie to rats. An epidemic having
broken out among the rats kept for
experimental purposes in the govern
ment agricultural laboratory, bacil-
lus was isolated from the liver and
spleen of affected animals that proved
excessively fatal to rats and mice.
Experiments in making the organism
useful as living rat poison have not
yet, however, had an encouraging sue
Gess.-Popular Science Monthly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03

The safest lake in the world is
Lake Urumia, in Persia, situated more
than 1000 feet above the level of the
sea. 1t contains % per cent of salt,
as against SIS per cent in the Dead
Sea. The lal:e is 81 miles long and
"a miles broad, and it's northern coasts
are encrusted with border of salt
glittering white in the sun. No living
thing can survive in it except species
Of very small jelly fish.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
They only who live for others are
alive to themselves.

Popular LowPrIced California Excursions
The Santa Fe Route daily excursions
to California in tourist sleeping cars
are deservedly popular. Cars are O.
newst 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's California line is re-
markably picturesque. Its middle
route across the continent avoids eX.
IRENE heat or cold.
For descriptive literature, address,
GEO. w. HAGENBULH, p. & L. A,
Santa Fe Ry., Kansas city. Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
~ en- CANDY cAytiARTic
CU)9cQDlR&(9
<sl!lS7567:I3
Delivered the Goods.

The statement that Rudyard Kip.
ling had received shilling a word
for story in an English magazine
induced wag to write him and in
close shilling postal order. Hearing
that wisdom was being retailed at
shilling word" writes the joker, u
inclose a shilling for a sample" Kip
ling kept the order and sent back the
word Thanks"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
A Favorite Remedy in Nervous Disease

A Favorite Remedy in Nervous Diseases,
The most eminent Physicians in all
countries declare the Bromides to be the
best known Remedy in controlling Ner-
vous Disorders. The Elixir Six Bromides
is particularly beneficial in Nervous Con-
ditions most common to Women and Chill
dren, owing to it's combination, besides
it can be taken for years. If necessary,
with safety and without injury to Diges-
ton. The Elixir Is prepared by the
Walker-Green Pharmaceutical Co., West
ern Depot No. II w. Fifth Street Kansas
City, Mo. A useful Souvenir will be sent
free on application. All first-class Drug
gists keep 1t on stock.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
rrv Grain-oi Try Grain-oI

Ask your grocer today to show you a
package OF GRAIN-O. the new food
drink that takes the place Of coffee.
The children may drink it without in
Jury as we'll as the adult. All who try
1t, like 1t. GRAIN-O has that rich seal
brown of Mocha or Java, but it Is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress.
One-fourth the price Of coffee. 15c.
and 25c. per package. Sold by all
grocerS.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
The suitan's Throne.

The throneroom of the Sultan al
Constantinople is gorgeous sight.
The gliding is unequaled and from the
ceiling hangs superb Venetian chan
delier, the 200 lights of which make a
CLEAN like that of veritable sun.
The throne is huge seat covered with
red velvet and having arms and back
of pure gold.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
L. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
lions made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o.. Walding Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Testimonials sent free Price
S5c per bottle. Sold by all druggista
Halls Family Pills are the best
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03

"Are you sure you love herr" asked
his close friend. Absolutely"
answered the young man. 1--WE been
her partner at whist when she forgot
what trumps were and didn't lose my
temper. "-Washington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
wild Rush of Ola mond Miners.

A wild rush of miners is reported ut
Nullagine, Australia, where diamonds
have been discovered, and it is feared
that many will lose their lives in the
struggle. In this country the rush for
gain is causing men to break down in
health. Nervousness and general de-
bility are the SYMPTOMS which Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters will cure.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
The Landlady's Mistake.

Vainly the landlady tried to carve
the chicken. The impudent boarder
arose half from his chair to get bet
ter view of the affair." "Rubberw said
the landlady, Observation-Disclosures
ENQUIRER.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
A Feminine View.

Kate--"So Carrie is to be married? I
suppose she is very happy?"
Ruth-"Happy? should say so! Mr..
Fixton, her fiance. doesn't amount to
much, but her trousseau is Just ele-
boston Transcript.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
REJECT THE JUST AS GOOD"

The dealer who tells you that he can
sell you the same thing as Alabastine
or something Just as good" either is not
posted or is trying to deceive you. In Of
fering something he has bought ---aao
ana Is trying to sell on Alabastine's de-
mands, he may not realize the danger to
himself as well as 10 you. Beware OF
all new substitutes. Dealers risk a
suit for damages by selling and consum-
ers by using an infringement. Alabastine
Co. own the right 10 make and sell wall
coatings adapted'to mix with cold wateN
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
CHURCHES AND scnooLHoUsEs.

The interior walls of churches, school
houses and all public halls should never
be coated with anything but the durable
and pure Aabastine. So evident has t.,is
fact become, that hundreds of tons are
used annually for this work. The genu-
inc Alabastine does not rub or scale Off
1t is clearly during the long period of its
usefulness. Every owner of building
should use it. Ask your paint dealer or
druggist for. card o. tints, and write for
to Alabastine Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
WHAT ALABAsTINE Is.

Alabastine is the original and only dur
able wall coating OH the market. 1t is
entirely different from all kalsomine
preparations Alabastinc is made ready
for use in white or twelve beautiful
tints by the addition of cold water. 1t is
put up in dry powdered form, in five
pound packages with full directions on
every package. 1t takes the place of
scaling kalsomines, wall paper and paint
for walls. Alabastine can be used on
plaster. brick. wood or canvas, and
child can brush II on.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
WHAT "KALsOMINEs" ARE.

Kalsomines are cheap and temporary
preparations, manufactured from whit
ing, chalks, clays, etc. They are stuck on
the walls with decaying animal glue. Ala
bastine is not a kalsomine. 1t is rock
base cement, which sets, and 1t hardens
See deco without having to wa asa a md
scrapc off its old coats. Beware of
large four-pound package of light kalso-
mine sold to dealers for four pounds and
offered to customers as five-pound
package.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
CRESCENT HOTEL,
-uREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS,

EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
Opens February 23rd. In the Ozark Noun
tains. Delightful climate. Beautiful seem
cry. Unequaled medicinal waters. Cheap
excursion rates. Through sleepers via
Frisco Line. Address ]. o. Plank Man
ager, Room H, Arcade, Century Building,
or Frisco Ticket Office, No. 1O2 N. Broad
way St Louis.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS In
THE UNITED STATES
AND CANADA.
oh That Delicious Coffee!

Costs but lc per Id. to grow. salzer has
the seed. German Coffee Berry, pkg. l5c (;
Java Coffee pkg. 15c. Salzer's New AM
erican Chicory he. Cut this out and send
l5c for any Of above packages or send
S0c and get all 8 pkgs, and great Gaia
logue free to JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO.. La Crosse, Wis. Iw.n.l
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03
A GRIP CURE that DOES CURE!

A German scientist claims that he
memory is stronger in summer thai
in winter. He says that among the
worst foes of the memory are too much
food, too much physical exercise, and
too much education
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03

It has been calculated that the
actual amount of salt contained in the
ocean would cover an area Of 100000
square mile with layer one mile
thick.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-03

Dropsy treated free by DR.. II. II.
Green's Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The
greatest dropsy specialists in the
world, Read their advertisement in an
other column of this paper.