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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
Tbe Eiecfron Of .Senafors.

F. M. Simmons, Democrat. will sue
coed Marion Butler. the Populist, in
the senate from North Carolina. The
legislature chosen Nov. will practi-
cally have nothing to do but register
the choice of the people. This Is be-
cause at the state primaries held by
the Democrats of North Carolina last
April the voters recommended" the
selection of Mr.. Simmons. In the same
way the Democrats at the primaries in
Arkansas last spring recorded their
preference for the reelection OF Sena-
tor Berry over ex-senator Jones. These
methods of nominating senator are
not recognized by federal or state laws.
Yet members are frequently nominated
pledged in advance after contest In
the primaries. In Montana and in
Pennsylvania the fitness OF legislative
candidates was entirely lost sight of in
the struggle for the legislature. In
these states rival candidates of the
same party contended in many dis
tricts. he division being on the sena-
torship. In this indirect way Clarks
election from Montana seems assured
and Quay's from Pennsylvania is pos
sible. These are facts which seem to
show that there is much merit in the
North Carolina plan. At all events 1t
enables the legislature to get down 70
business at once without a prolonged
struggle over the senatorship, which
sometimes, as in Pennsylvania last
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
The ,youneesf d. ID.

Rev. Morgan Wood, pastor of the old
and fashionable Plymouth Congrega-
tional church of Cleveland, o., is max
ing phenomenal record in the theo-
logical world. Although but 33 years
old, he has been honored with the de-
gree Of Doctor of Divinity-the young
est man in the country to have receiv-
ed such an honor-and has made a
national reputation as lecturer. Rev.
Morgan Wood is the son Of Rev. e. M.
Wood, a Methodist minister, of Pitts
burg, Pa. He received his education
in the public schools and high school
of that city, where he had an extraor-
binary record for brightness. After
ward he attended Mt. Union College
and Yale and Boston universities. His
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
90 Build LarSesf Pulp Mill.

American and Canadian capitalists
contemplate establishing in the Rainy
Lake region of western Canada the
largest pulp mill in the worlu. Spruce
in inexhaustible quantities is found in
the region named and unexcelled water
power is also available. The American
capital for the enterprise will come
principally from the Fox river valley
in Wisconsin. A hydraulic engineer
Of Appleton, Wis, has just returned
from the Rainy lake country, where
he made preliminary observations and
arranged for surveys.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23


and leisurely, remaining for some time
in most of the large cities he visited
and studying the customs Of the peo-
pie. The new minister Is taller than
the average Corean, with military
figure and carriage that might have
been acquired In West Point, an intel
lectual face and the grace and man
ners of man of the world. He Is cul-
tivated, erudite and familiar with the
his tory and traditions of the occi-
dent as well as with those of the ORR
ent. He is, in a word, broad-gauged,
well balanced man, who may be ex-
pected to administer his legation in
way creditable to his country and
acceptable to this government, to gain
a social position denied to his pre-
decessor and to WELD moral influence
Mr.. Ye failed to exert.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
--cuiotor will Become Painter.

Frederick Macmonnies, whose great
work (the fountain) at the worlds
fair was among the great attractions
at the Jackson park exposition, has
determined that next spring he Will
take up his residence in New York
and will temporarily give up mallet
and chisel for palette and brush. He
is now in Paris at work on the eques-
trian statue of General Slocum, which
is to be set up in Brooklyn. When
that is completed he will for time
abandon sculpture for painting.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

riders were wanted, and he had learned
to mount the widest broncho.
He enlisted, and hurried off to the
front. At Santiago he landed, and IN
the march to the city was in the first
skirmish.
Then came that noble charge on San
Juan hln. He led the charge amid
dust and heat, fighting like mad man
until struck down, faint and bleeding
he lay on mother earth to die.
"Queenie, Queenie, oh, my long-lost
loved one, shall never see you more?''
he was heard to murmur, as borne
away from the field. Somehow there
was something in this piteous cry
which touched the hearts Of those who
heard it. A newspaper man who was
near sent with mis- report the following
brief sentence:
"a soldier, wounded and dying
while being carried from the Held,
was heard to exclaim with his last
breath: 'Queenie, Queenie, oh, my
long-lost loved one!' No doubt this
piteous appeal wrung from a noble
heart was to some faithless sweet
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
Primifix,e Way of Lisbfins Fire.


Sir Joseph Fayrer, who served a
long time in India as surgeon general
of the British army, gives an account
of the method used by the Murmese
natives in producing fire. Matches are
unknown in many parts OF the orient,
are not needed, in fact. for most Orl-
entail peoples are skilled in ways OF
obtaining flame through friction. A
Burmese messenger brought note to
Sir Joseph one day and while he was
writing the reply for the waiting man
he noticed an object somewhat ike
boys popgun suspended by his waist.
In reply to an inquiry the native told
him that it was an implement for pro-
ducing fire and gave a practical Illus
tration of its working. A small tube
several inches long and closed at one
end held tightly fitted piston, the lat
ter was followed slightly at the lower
end and smeared with wax to receive a
bit of cotton or finder. which adhered
when pressed into it. Placing small
wish of cotton upon the wax, The mes
senger fitted the piston into the tube
and forced 1t down by striking 1t
sharp blow. When it was withdrawn
the cotton was on fire. having become
ienited by the sudden concussion OF
the compressed air.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

from her finger, and thrusting it into
his hand said:
Here is your ring; you can marry
Miss Sue.'
With heavy heart the angry Jack
Long donned his topcoat and winding
his muffier about his neck to keep the
chill November air from his throat,
went out into the night never to look
upon the face of that adored being
again.
He heard from Queenie occasionally,
and at last that she had gone east to
Eye. How far east or what part OF
the east, he did not know, and was
too proud to ask.
She was lost to him forever, and he
grew melancholy. He went west, to
be as far from her as possible, and en-
gagged in business at frontier town,
with cowboys and ranchmen for his as
socrates.
Then came the mutterings Of war
with Spain.
He had always loved the weak. and
sprang to the first call to arms. Rough
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
Rich rv;dotv DISAPPEARS.

Despite all efforts of the police no
traces have been discovered of Mrs.
Mary Taylor, the aged Brooklyn widow
and supposed miser, who is said to be
worth in the neighborhood of 1000.
They are still working on the theory
that the old woman has been spirited
away by persons familiar with her cir
cumstances, who seek a reward for her
release. Annie, the professional nurse
who was attending Mrs. Taylor, still
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
WILL YOU DANCE WITH ME|

WILL 1OU OANCE VIII II ME'
heart who had deserted him years be-
FORE"
This simple little paragraph had
been copied and recopied, and dis
cussed, and made the theme for count
less stories and ballads.
But Jack, who uttered it, didn't die.
He lived to return to America, was
honorably discharged, and resolved TO
pass another Thanksgiving in the OLD
neighborhood where his young days
had been spent So he returned, after
an absence of nearly ten years, and
was at the house of his father on this
evening, gazing sadly into the fire
which seemed to reflect his own ach-
ing heart.
What was life to him now?
That chief charm, that only light
to his soul, had gone out, leaving all
gloom and darkness.
He was like an old man.
His hair, once dark as the ravens
wing, showed traces Of silver in it.,
and his face, so handsome, clear and
fresh. now had the lines Of care upon
it.
Though he sometimes smiled and as
sumed an appearance of gayety, his
mother knew that his heart was sad.
But that mother had hope that
Happiness would yet dawn on her son.
She had a piece Of intelligence she
had not broken to him. Queenie Ora
ham, after an absence Of ten years,
had returned to visit an aunt.
There was to be great Thanksgiv-
ing party at Jacks grandmother's, the
Oldest lady in the neighborhood, at
which she was to invite all the young
folks, for Grandma Goodwin" took
great pleasure in young people.
Queenie would no doubt be there,
and she determined that Jack should
meet her. The mother knew that her
sons pride would keep him away If
he knew Queenie was to be there, so
she kept that surprise secret from
him.
She little knew how love had hum
bled Jacks pride.
In the vest pocket Of the veteran, he
carried the self same ring which
Queenie had thrust back on him ten
years before. It was next his heart
when he stormed San Juan hill. and
he hoped IL he was slain the bullet
would pass within the golden circle
Of his youthful love, and that he might
die with her name on his lips.
But fate destined Jack to live. He
was once more home, among friends
who had crowded about to hear him
tell of the wild charge and the storm
of death.
Would he go to grandmother's next
day to the Thanksgiving dinner Yes.
he would
The mother was happy.
The old carriage was loaded with
jolly young folks and middle-aged peo-
pie, and among them the veteran Of
San Juan.
Grandma's table groaned with plen-
ty; goose and turkey, pies and CALI
dies, cluer, nuts and apples in abun-
dance.
But what was far more precious to
the ex-rough rider was a radiant face
he had loved so long before
He thought she had suffered as well
as he. They were too much surprised
at meeting that neither would tell
what emotions were being stirred In
| the Others heart,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

Seated by the glowing embers IN the
gloomy old frelit hall, watching the
flame retreat, advance, flare up in
splendor, and then die into dull
glow, was Jack Long. Thirty-fve
years had elapsed since Jack first saw
the hight of day, and his life had been
az full of Joy and misery, of light and
shadows, as the ordinary life of man
kind.
was love within las heart which ten
years had not smothered.
Like the fire fame leaping high and
sinking low. was the hope in his
breast.
AS Jack sat there alone, gazing into
the fire, thoughts of bygone days came
over him, trooping at his memory's
call.
Mingled with those memories was a
fair and radiant maiden, with hair OIL
sunshine and eyes of azure. This i'm
age conjured up so vivid and lifelike
was his loving, laughing sweetheart,
QueenIe Graham, as she looked on that
Thanksgiving night so long ago.
1t would be ten years on the NOR
row since he had last gazed upon the
dimpled, smiling, roguish face which
he loved so well.
They were then betrothed, and see
wore the betrothal ring which he had
placed upon her finger only a few
weeks before.
How vivid that picture came before
his eyes. Ten years seemed to have
rolleu backward, and he was youth
of rs again, and Queenie Graham, his
adored one. blushing maiden Of IS.
The old-fashioned farmhouse, with
white, oaken floor, and the boys with
their sweethearts, and the jolly old
fiddler who played half asleep, only
awaking to call out in deep, stentor-
ious tones:
Swing partners to place"
The lamps swinging from the ceiling
flooded the scene with the most bril-
liant light.
Gay laughter and jest told Of light
hearts, and happy faces glowed to the
soul-stirring music Of the Irish Wash
erwomaa," sawed off by the fiddler.
Jacks love, like all true love, did
not run smooth. In fact, love begets
Its own misery. A-e was madly jeal-
Gus when she smiled on Sam Brown,
and in swinging partners Sam held
her hand too long and squeezed it too
ardently to suit the jealous lover.
"Queenie. you're iirt," he de-
clared, II saw you wink at Sam
Brown"
She turned on him with proud,
flashing eyes, and said
Don't be surprised if I call you an
other. You kissed Susie Bell"
That's not true"
Eyes, you did; for heard her tell
Mary Cartwright.
1T is false, Queenie," he cried, in
his indignation. Susie Bell was
round faced, ugly country girl with no
attractions, and tongue given to mis-
chief making.
The dance went on, and the lovers
quarrel with it. AS Jack and Queenie
whirled in the giddy mazes of the
dance that silly, childish quarrel
waxed hot, enhancing her beauty with
every angry word she uttered.
At last, as the "set was over" she
suddenly jerked the betrothal emblem
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

ence of any other
man. He was born
in 1902 and conse-
quently is able to
give personal rec
objections of the
war Of 1872, being
a lad of 10 when
that struggle was
in progress. He
was IS years old
when Maine was
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

elected senator by the new legislature
will be slender, and it has been known
for some time that Mayor Ashbridge
is not anxious to see Quay go back to
the senate. The mayor will control 20
representatives and two senators IN
the new legislature and without these
Quay's fight would be useless. 1t is be-
lieved that deadlock would follow In
an attempt to elect Quay.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

been there now but
that he was needed
at home, where he
Is one of the Core
an kings most
trus ted advisers.
The new minister
belongs to the pro-
gressive party In
his native land and
is one of the most
influential states
men of the hermit
kingdom" He has
troua1aI uy n q 1v
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

before him. About ten years ago he
went to Berlin, where he studied with
Felix Schmidt. He possesses a rich,
resonant barytone voice, which taken
with his artistic rendering of the later
music has brought him rare praise
from continental critics.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
W.dener Nay Be Senator.

P. A. B. Widener. the millionaire
street railway magnate, is credited
with coveting a desire to represent
Pennsylvania in the United States SEN
ate, and 1t is said that his candidacy
will be Endorsed by Mayor Samuel H.
Ashbridge of Philadelphia. 1t is adj
mitted that Mr.. Quay's chances to be
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
Aa.d Lutheran DiVine.

Rev. DR.. Daniel ]. Hauer, who has
lust celebrated the ninety-fourth ami
yersary of his birth at his home in
Hanover. Pa, is the Oldest Lutheran
minister in America. With perfect
health. in full possession of all his fac
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
REV. MORGAN WOOD, D. D..

charges have always been successful,
as DR.. Woods personal magnetism has
endeared him to his congregations.
He has had churches in New Orleans,
La; Bloomington, ILL.,; Detroit, Mich;
Toronto, Can, besides his present
charge. Much of his time is in de-
mand in popular lecture courses
throughout the country.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

seemed more nelBnteneu Dy timo. ouc
was far more lovely than before. Aft
er the first moments shock OF surprise
pride assumed control. and placed each
other on the guard.
They longed to break the Ice. but
neither wanted to make the advance
After the feasting was over the
happy group assembled In the great
parlor to talk over pleasant reminis-
tete.
Then someone, may his tribe in
crease, said:
II brought my violin. I will play
and call off; let us have dance to-
night"
The suggestion was greeted with
a hearty shout, and the young fellows
rushed to find their partners.
Right quickly they all took their
places on the floor, when they found
that they wanILl just one couple
more.
Come, come, Soldier Jack, secure
a partner" cried .le voluntary mu-
stefan.
Moved by some uncomfortable I'M
pulse, Jack arose and went to where
Queenie Graham sat, and, bending
low, whispered:
''Will you come and dance Haste to
the Wedding with me?"
She assented, and all were at their
places.
Then someone on the piano accom-
panied the violin in that sweet old
melody, Haste to the Wedding"
There is always an opportunity in a
quadrille for sly word now and then
between partners.
'All join hands and circle to the
right"
Il want to ask you something" she
whispered, when they were at their
places again.
what is it,"
First four forward and back again.
And away they went.
When next they hau an opportunity
Sc thrust into his hand an item
clipped from a newspaper.
1t was of young soldier carried
bleeding and dying from San Juan hill,
murmuring:
"Queenie, Queenie, oh, my long-lost
loved one, shall never see you more?"
WAS that your" she asked.
"Yes," he answered.
Then he took her nand. 1t trembled,
and her azure eyes grew dim.
Balance all"
It was several minutes before either
could speak.
The sweet-tuned violin, accompanied
by the piano, poured forth such soul
stirring music as can be found only
in that precious old air, Haste to the
Wedding"
He was about to speak when the
musician calling off" shouted:
Gents to places-all promenade"
1t gave him an opportunity to re-
cover himself, and when next they
| glided across the room he whispered:
Say, Queenie, will you keep that old
promise you made long ago?"
Sne looked up ~ I'LL, emiiin6
through her tears.
Ten years Of misery and suffering
had passed since he held that hand.
Oh, it was reward for all that suffer-
ing!
"Queenie, l have 1t yet" he whis-
pered, taking from his vest pocket the
betrothal ring which he had carried
all these ears.
at has never left me, for always
had hoped that a time might come
when l could restore 1t to the finger
where it belonged. 1t was with me
on that dark, gloomy day at San Juan
hill, where l saw so many noble men
| die.
81 carried 1t over my heart and
prayed that if l fell some Spanish
bullet might pass through the band Of
love to reach heart that beat for
you. Oh, Queenie, did you know that
| you have never"
Swing partners to place"
What an abomination was that old
| fiddler and the dance to Jack.
When he next got an opportunity
he whispered:
Never been out of my mind"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

TeidLlVeS aTe Sill
residents Of that
city. Mr.. Van
Ewyck is one of
the brightest Of the
brilliant group of
young musicians
which Milwaukee
has produced. He
studied with all
the best teachers,
and gave promise
very early of hav-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

ultleS, MS INTEREST
in current events
as lively as ever.
Dr.Hauer is spend
ing his old age in
C a | m enjoyment
and soothing re-
Prospect. He Is
surrounded by his
children, his grand
children and his
grea It grandchil-
dren, who lovingly
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

anticipate MS lew
wants and brighten the evening Of his
days with their affectionate solicitude.
The aged clergyman was born In the
famous old town OF Frederick. Nd.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
He Voted for Jockson.

James W. Bradbury Of Augusta, Me-,
ex-senator Of the United States. re-
Gently celebrated his ninety-eighth
birthday. The career of this venerable
statesman covers a period Of American
history unexampled in the expert
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
Wins Fame in Berlin.

Arthur Van Ewyck, who made
great stir in Berlin musical circles re-
Gently, is a young Milwaukeean whose
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
SAYINGS and D0INGS

Metz Minister from Corea.
In place of bizarre and eccentric Ye
Pom Chin Corea will soon be repre-
scented in Washington by Prince Min
Tong Whan. who would have been
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

There's a rattle down at Clancy's;
They are throwing for turk"
BY the way the dice-box dances
You can see It's hard at work.
Whew! the air Is close and smoky!
There's a crowd about the beer;
Every stalwart thirsty blokey
Downs his pint without fear.
"Twinty-wan," called Jerry Clancy
And he pounded on the bar.
"Shure, the game is rather CLANCY.
Lucky divil that we are!
Come, O'Brien, TAX the bird"
Then said Clancy, with wink:
.'Whirra, boys, an haven't We hear-r-a
O'Brien ashk yez ahl to dhrink?"
There were twenty-seven husky men
Gathered there about the bar.
.sWhiskey here!" each shouted then.
Clancy answered: "HeSe yez are!
"Tin cints aich, we lucky sinner!"
"Faix!' O'Brien said, "thots mattel
TITS a moighty coshtly dinner
Eight years old, four pounds In weight!'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

A day for toll, an hour for sport, hut
for friend. life. is too short-Em-
erson-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23

JONAH F. r. LEONARD.
Joined the Prohibitionists many years
ago, and left that party when the
United Christian party was organized
not long ago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-23
MRS. MARY TAYLOR.

(Wealthy Brooklyn Woman Whose
Disappearance is Shrouded in Mys-
tery)
maintains she knows nothing of her
patients disappearance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-04-11

EHEkIFF'S SALE.-B7 VIRTUE OF A
writ Of Levari Faoias. to me directed.
Will be exposed to public sale at the
Court House on Market street between
Tenth and Eleventh streets In the city
OF Wilmington, New Custle county and
hlule OF Delaware.
ON FRIDAY,
THE 2OLh DAY OF APRIL, 1900
at 2U'clock p. III.
the following described real estate, viz:
All that certain lot or piece OF land with
a inree-s DRY dwelling hou,e thereon
erected situate in the CITY of Wilmington
and State OF Delaware, bounded anu de-
scribed us follows, to wit:
. Beginning on the ensterly side OF Wash.
ingt"n str Get at Tho distance Of liz feet
lOls inches from tho southeIly side of
Ninth A. rect, at q Garner Of land now or
late Of Il orgs ). Capelle; thence by line
of AID land eas,erly ard parallel with
Ninth street, and passing through the
middle OF the brick division wall srpara-
Oh the north 1873 feet 10 a corner
stake thence southerIy parallel wi b
W Washington street 20 feet 1lT IN
cbes % another corner stake in lineuf land
now or late Of Murphpy Il Co"perthWhit;
thence by Il line Of said land Yves erly and
parallel with Ninth rect l26 feet 10 the
said side OF Washington stree and
thence thereby northeriy 20 feet and lles
inches to the place of beginning. 10 the
contents thereof what they
s5yizel and taken in execution as tho
prone,ty Of Auna A, Phillips and George
il. Phillips. husband Of the hid Anna a.
Phillips, mortgagors and Us and to bs
| sold by
Sheriff. Office, Wilmington. Delaware
April3, 1900.