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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22

he determined, II an occasion arose
for serious talk, to have the matter
settled. How he would manage it he
did not dare to decide; chance, he
thought, would have to be his guide.
Mrs. Fairburn's drawing room was
packed on the night of the dinner.
So much so that poor Mason's heart
sank. If Vera did come his opportun-
ity for a tete-a-tete with her appeared
small. She was popular person, and
he knew she would be dragged off to
entertain some of the Lions" OF the
evening.
The Fairburns' house luckily boast
ed one Of the finest gardens In Sus-
sex, and II he could persuade his idol
to 60 for a stroll in that garden he
meant to do So.
At dinner Vera sat directly opposite
him, and he inwardly blessed his host
ess for not crowdipg the table with
flowers, ferns, or ornaments. which
would have hidden her charming, clear
cut features from him. When looking
at her a calm always came over him.
that he could not explain. Even when
absent from her, he generally pictured
her as a limpld spring from which
peace was always flowing. Nothing
on earth, he imagined, could ever ruff
he her.
The dinner passed off perfectly. All
seemed thoroughly pleased with them
selves and the world in general.
1t was an hour later, and he was
sitting by Vera's side in the drawing
room. They were enjoying an animat-
ed discussion on some topic OF public
interest, and no chance had so far
presented itself. At last, in pure des-
peration, Arthur blurted out, during a
slight fall in the tide of argument:
This room Is terribly close; shall We
finish our little controversy in the gar
den?"
Vera was nothing loath.
1t was lovely night; the sky was
a mass of twinkling stars, and the
moon gave light that one could
easily read by. Such moment seemed
specially ordained for love-making,
love whispered in the trees and echoed
in the bushes. And yet these two still
continued to disagree, as if such ro-
mantle evenings were intended for the
battledore and shuttlecock of social
commonplaces.
They had by now wandered to an ar
Dor, and without either Of them draw
ing attention to it, they entered and
sat down in the two deck chairs 1t
boosted. Vera tried to continue the
subject at issue, but Arthur remained
silent. In this wise the conversation
stopped, and each became absorbed,
for the first time, in the beauty and
the stiffness of the night. Presently
with startling abruptness, the silence
Was broken upon.
"vera," said Arthur, turning toward
her, would you care to marry mel"
1t was not, by long way, the first
time she had received similar re-
quest, for she had been vainly courted
by the richest and highest in the coun-
try. So vainly. indeed, that people
were even beginning to hint Of the
shelf when speaking of her. But
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22

Yacht building has become an indus
try of rapidly growing Importance in
st. Louis and other large cities of the
central west. where the element Of
cheapness in lumber, other things be-
ing equal, makes 1t possible to turn
out substantial boats at figures which
would be ruinous to an eastern yacht
builder. Frederick Wood Of Provi-
dence, owner Of the Arrow, has ordered
a forty-six-footer from a st. Louis
builder, which will be shipped east In
sections and finished at Pawtuxet by
Capt. H. A. Randall. The frame will
be built in the st. Louis shop, then
taken apart and the sections so marked
that there will be little difficulty in
putting the boat together upon its ar
rival at the eastern shipyard. 1t is
said that the saving in expense Is so
great that other Providence yachtsmen
will follow Mr.. Woods example.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
Eggs, Newport Style.

Soak one pint of bread crumbs in
one pint Of milk; beat eight eggs very
light and mix with the bread crumbs
Have ready a saucepan in which you
have melted two tablespoonfuls Of
butter and pour in the egg mixture;
season, as the eggs are scrambled, with
salt and pepper. Cook as quickly as
possible without burning. Serve on a
hot platter and garnish with small
triangles of buttered toast.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22

a short bolero of black and white bro
cade with an over pattern of gold. The
girdle is of cloth of gold and a band
OF the gold embroidered with black
and white French knots encircles the
neck. Double-breasted boleros are also
seen among the latest importations. A
model Of gray Grape, the skirt hung
from a yoke of ecru lace, has at the
hem trimming of three waving rows
of puckered black satin ribbon. The
bodice OF gray accordion plated NOUS
seine dc sole is finished by bolero of
ecru lace, fastened with two rows OF
small steel buttons.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22

of-pearl buttons arranged in four
groups of four buttons each.
A very charming feature of the
waist is deep yoke Of taffeta laid in
the tiniest box plaits and finished with
lapels treated in the same way. The
lapels are bordered with a narrow
band of green-blue velvet. and there
is a belt of the same ribbon at tho
waist finished with stylish bow.
The sleeves are pointed over the
hands and are also bordered with the
ribbon velvet. The neck is completed
with a stock of plated taffeta, which
rises in round points just back of the
ears. The bodice is becoming to both
old and young and can be worn with
any handsome skirt at formal after
noon functions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
A Lace Bodice.

The beauty and richness of after
noon waists increase as the season
grows older.
The bodice Of ar effective one is
made OF the heaviest taffeta silk and
covered with renaissance lace. The
back and sides fit the figure closely,
while the front droops slightly at the
waist line. The opening is daintily
finished with box plat of taffeta
which is trimmed with small mother
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
OUR COOKING SCHOOL.
Calf's Liver with Fine Herbs.


Take fresh Calls liver and cut it
into slices of equal thickness and
shape, dip the slices in seasoned flour
and fry them in rounding tablespoon
full Of butter until dark brown.
When done remove the liver from the
pan, add little more butter and a
tablespoonful each Of chopped parsley
and onions and two tablespoonfuls OF
mushrooms. Fry the herbs until done,
add a tablespoonful Of flour, moisten
with a coffee cup of stock, if you have
it; not, with warm water, and when a
sauce of the right consistency is form
ed put in the liver and let 1t warm
through; season with salt, pepper and
a little lemon juice and serve very
hot.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
Papa Sells Talk"

A minister's little daughter and two
little boys, the sons of commercial
travellers, were talking about their
respective papas and what they did.
One little lad said: my papa sells
Shoes" and the other said, Mine sells
paper" and turning to the little girl,
What does your papa sell?" For a
moment the child hesitated, but, not
to be outdone by the boys, she replied
with the air Of duchess, my papa
sells talk"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22

whether 1t was the suddenness Of tho
raquest or the personality of him who
made 1t, for the minute her confusion
was obvious, though luckily for her
the friendly moon did not light UP this
little arbor. Calming herself imme-
diately. and looking quickly up at her
companion. Vera queried: why do
you ask? You don't think I'm In love
with you. do your"
mo, in fact I'm sure you are not"
Then that settles the question
without further trouble" said Vera,
carefully rearranging her shawl and
establishing herself in more COM
Portable position, as II some knotty
problem had Just been solved.
mot at all, for you haven't answer
ed me-"
you have answered yourself,
though; you would hardly marry a
woman who did not love you"
That's one of the reasons l am ask
ing you," replied this cool dlplomatist,
slowly lighting a cigaret.
Then before answering" she said.
appearing to be interested in this
strange species of proposal, "let me
question you. Do you love me?"
mo, don't"
Then why on earth do you talk
such rubbish? How can you wish to
marry me?"
Simply because neither Of us Is In
love with the other, which shows that
we are both mentally and physically In
sound health"
you consider, then, that love Is a
disease; in fact. l suppose" she added.
sardonically, "a kind Of disordered
liver?"
Exactly. But let me put the case
before you properly" said Arthur, ris-
Ing and walking up and down in front
Of her as he spoke. you and l have
been friends for twelve years, and by
now know each other thoroughly. |
am thankful to say have never loved
you, nor, to my knowledge, have you
loved me, and it is these facts which
convince me we should make a thor
oughly congenial and happy married
couple. On these grounds again ask
you-will you marry me?" he con-
Guided. stopping opposite Vera's
chair.
During this curious monologue the
moon had travelled somewhat on its
journey, and now cast pale light into
the arbor-just enough to show Arthur
that his fair companions eyes were
twinkling and that she was on the
him. Vera composedly answered.:
Your philosophy. dear Arthur, is
excellent, and your case apparently
fully proved, but -er-if you would
not mind sitting down here" (nodding
toward the empty chair at her side),
'hold my hand and look me full in the
face, and then tell me that you are not
head over heels in love with me, will
believe that for the last five minutes
you have ben speaking-as they say in
courts-the truth, the whole truth, land
nothing but the truth"
Arthur felt dazed. He sat down, and
took his pretty companions hand-he
observed 1t was beautifully soft. He
looked into her eyes-he noticed they
had in them light he had never seen
before, and that on her face was a
smile and an expression that could
have but one interpretation--cnd he
faltered.
And the silence of night wrapped the
arbor in its embrace. A bird moved in
the ivy-a nightingale called to its
mate-and the moon travelled farther
on its journey. 1t sank-but not be-
fore 1t had witnessed what, in the
course of Its considerable experience,
1t had often seen before. but of which
it never told.-Mainly About Peo-
pie.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
Dougiinuts.

One pound of sugar, yolks Of four
eggs, one tablespoonful of butter, one
tablespoonful of molasses. Mix to-
gether; add one pint of sour milk or
buttermilk, one teaspoonful of soda in
little water, and enough -four to stiff
en- into dough of moderate stiffness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22

Surplice bodices for summer have
the fullness from the shoulders grace
fully shaped into pointed yoke by
drawing very narrow satin or velvet
ribbon through slightly wider open
work insertion. These are carried
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
A Timely Observation.

Myer-"Those chorus girls are GER
tainly well trained. They keep step in
such excellent time"
Gyer-"Oh, that's easily accounted
for They have clocks in their hosi-
ery."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
Would be Righ9 In Line.

The Bearded LADY, don't see how
she could marry him. Why, he drinks
terribly and is subject to delirium tre-
mems.
The Circassian Girl-It would take
more than that to scare her. Isn't she
an experienced snake charmer?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
His Other Ma

New Teacher-NeXt boy, what's your
name?
Boy-William, ma'am.
what Is your other name!
"Scrappy Bill"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
A Definition.

Freddy-Pop, when do they call a
woman IAN old hen?"
Tho Paternal-When she becomes
hopelessly set in her ways, my son.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
A Decided Difference.

Little Sister-'What's the difference
tween Electricity and lightnin'?"
Little Brother-"You don't have to
pay nothin' fur htnin'."-Tit-Bits
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22

Practical Preaching.
A certain minister during his dis
course one Sabbath morning said: I'm
each blade Of grass there is sermon"
The following day one Of his flock
discovered the good man pushing
lawnmower about his yard and paused
to say: well, parson, I'm glad to see
you engaged In cutting your sermons
short"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
A Lazy Mans Philosophy.

"Charles, not single vegetable that
we planted has come up"
Don't worry about that, Clara; If
we haven't got any garden we won't
have to break our backs keeping the
weeds out of It,"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
As II Seldom Happens.

Father (sternly)-"Johnny, is 1t pos
sible you are studying your lessons
again."
Johnny-"Yes, father"
Father-"Well, you just drop your
books instanter. get your ball and bat
and hustle out for a couple Of hours
practice. I'm actually ashamed Of
you; You don't seem to have little bit
Of ambition"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
Wheels.

Mr.. Sappeigh-I believe l will visit
a mind reader and allow him to ex-
pertinent with me.
Miss Gabby-n you do he will think
he Is reading a bicycle advertisement.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
Good Cause for Worry.

whats the matter, my dear?" her
mother asked. you look worried"
81 am" replied the young novelist's
wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
Most of the Work Done.

"Polly, have you written your gradu-
ating essay on Modern Humanitarian
ism'?"
mo, but I've selected that for a
subject. pa, and now I've only got to
find out what 1t is"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
Wind Hitting.

Mack O'Rell-"The strike prevented
the baseball game in st. Louis last
week"
Luke Warme-"That's funny! I al
ways thought strikes were the princi-
pal efforts of the st. Louis team"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
One of the Thorns.

One of the ThOrns.
Fond Mother-"Why are you SO dig
nified when Mr.. Cashly calls, Rose?
I'm afraid he will never ask you to be-
come his wife If you continue to act
in that manner"
Rose-"Oh, don't be alarmed, man.
ma dear. Even a primrose Is not
without its attractions"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
The Thing to Think.

It is all very well, my son, to say
what you Think. II you will only be
careful to think only what you ought
to say.-Boston Transcript.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
Had Use for the Photo.

II thought l made big hit with
Miss GotroX when she asked me for
my photograph"
well, didn't your"
mo; she wrote on it, Out when this
calls and gave 1t to her maid"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
A Proper Substitute.

Mrs. Youngish-"Oh, Bob, what shall
do? Baby is crying because l won't
let him pull all the fur off my new
muff."
Mr.. Youngish-"Well, that's all
wight. Give him the cat."-Tit-Bits.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
Not to BE Left Behind.

Not to Be Left Behind.
Professors Assistant-"Our rival
scientist has discovered a beetle that
eats cigarettes"
Professor (angrily)-"He has. has
be-? Hand up my pen; I'll get out a
beetle which eats boys and men who
smoke cigarettes"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22
Safe.

Mother Maltese-"Tom Pitch, before
you continue your singing lesson, step
out here among these potted plants.
The old man won't risk them with a
bootjack."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22

As II Seldom Happens.
Father (sternly)-"Johnny, is 1t pos
ible you are studying your lessons
Igain?"
Johnny-"Yes, father"
Father-"Well, you just drop your
looks instanter, get your ball and bat
Ind hustle out for a couple Of hours
practice. I'm actually ashamed Of
'ou; You don't seem to have little bit
" ambition"
Practical Preaching.
A certain minister during his dis
course one Sabbath morning said: I'm
Zach blade Of grass there is sermon"
The following day one of his flock
discovered the good man pushing a
awnmower about his yard and paused
% say: well, parson. I'm glad to see
you engaged In cutting your sermons
short"
One of tho ThOrn54
Fond Mother-"Why are you so dig
nified when Mr.. Cashly calls, Rose?
I'm afraid he will never ask you to be-
come his wife If you continue to act
in that manner"
Rose-"Oh, don't be alarmed, man.
ma dear. Even a primrose is not
without its attractions"
Would be Righ9 In Line.
The Bearded LADY, don't see how
The could marry him. Why, he drinks
erribly and is subject to delirium tre-
mems.
The Circassian Girl-It would take
more than that to scare her. Isn't she
IN experienced snake charmer?
Had Use for the Photo.
II thought / made big hit with
Miss GotroX when she asked me for
ny photograph"
well, didn't your"
"No; she wrote on it, Out when this
,alls,' and gave 1t to her maid"
A Proper Substitute.
Mrs. Youngish-"Oh, Bob, what shall
do? Baby is crying because l won't
let him pull all the fur off my new
nuff."
Mr.. Youngish-"Well, that's all
tight. Give him the cat."-Tit-Bits.
Most of the Work Done.
"Polly, have you written your gradu-
lting essay on Modern Humanitarian
Ism'?"
mo, but I've selected that for
subject. pa, and now I've only got to
ind out what 1t is"
Wind Hitting.
Mack O'Rell-"The strike prevented
he baseball game in st. Louis last
week."
Luke Warme-"That's funny! I al
ways thought strikes were the princi-
pal efforts of the st. Louis team"
Lazy Mans Philosophy.
"Charles, not single vegetable that
we planted has come up"
Don't worry about that, Clara; II
we haven't got any garden we won't
have to break our backs keeping the
weeds out of it."
His Other Ma
New Teacher-Next boy, what's your
name?
Boy-William, ma'am.
what is your other name!"
"Scrappy Bill"
Mr.. Sappeigh-I believe 1 will visit
4 mind reader and allow him to ex-
pertinent with me.
Miss Gabby-If you do he will think
be Is reading a bicycle advertisement.
A Decided Difference.
Little Sister-'What's the difference
tween Electricity and lightnin'?"
Little Brother-"You don't have to
pay nothin' fur lightnin'.
A Definition.
Freddy-Pop, when do they call
woman IAN old hen?"
Tho Paternal-When she becomes
set in her ways, my son.
The Thing to Think.
1t is all very well, my son, to say
what you Think, II you will only be
careful to think only what you ought
10 say.-Boston Transcript
Good Cause for Worry.
whats the matter, my dear?" her
mother asked. you look worried
81 am" replied the young novelist's
wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-06-22

And the silence of night wrapped t
arbor in its embrace. A bird moved
the ivy-a nightingale called to
mate-and the moon travelled fartt
on Its journey. 1t sank-but not !
fore 1t had witnessed what, in I
course of Its considerable experien
1t had often seen before. but of viii
it never told.-Mainly About Pr
pie.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-09-18
The Cushnoc Will CO 10 Ellsworth.

An invitation to 80 to Ellsworth. oct.
4. and take part in the firemen's muster
in that place was accepted. last even
ing, by the members Of Cushnoc Hose
60, They will take with them % men
ana the steamer Cushnoc. This fire en-
gine has probably responded to more
out-of-town fires than any engine in
the State. Years ago when there was
such a call from other towns to assist
in fighting fires this city was one OF
the first from which aid was asked and
the Cushnoc was invariably sent. She
has a record Of throwing a stream of
water 363 feet and at the last time
when sent 70 fireman's muster threw
a stream Pa feet and inches When
put up against the modern first-cIass
engines she stands but small show
OF winning, but when placed against
engines of her class she is always
among the best and the members have
slight doubt that she will bring back
prize if one is offered for second
class machines.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-09-18
MOTHER NOW HAS POSSESSION.
Four -Year.OId Child Recovered from Faith.
Who Took Her from Kennebec Valley Home.

The 4-year-old child of Mrs. Mary and
Alec Whittemore, who was taken from the
kennebec Valley Home a week ago by
her father ana carried to Fairfield. passed
through this city with her mother. last
evening, on the Pullman on their way to
Gardiner. There the two stopped over
night.
Mrs Whittemore, wncn seen at the Sta
tion in this city by a journal reporter.
told the story of the affair as follows,
She was divorced from her husband some
time ago. and as The custody Of the child
was not given u either party, the little
girl, a bright little miss OF 4 years. was
placed III the Kcnnebec Valley Home i'll
this city and there supported by her
mother. Mrs. Whittemore says she mas
the receipts for the childs board to show
that She was the one who paid the bills
Mrs. Whittemore then went To Wake
field. Mass where she was employed
After being there for some time she
learned that the father had called at the
Kennebec Valley Home. \ week ago Mon
day. ana taken the child away. lhis Mr.
Whittemorc says he had 4 right Ia 40. as
neither had the fun possession Of tie
child.
When She had learned that the sirl waS
gone, Mrs. Whittemore at once went to
Fairfield, whore she learned She had been
taken TO Shawmut. After securing tHv
services Of officer Jcwcll OF Fairfield. shr
went to Shawmut. yesterday, ana goin-
TO the house where Whittemore or VIII
liams, as he is also known, had left the
child, found it lying on the floor, no bed
having been erected for its use.
Taking the child with her, Mrs White
more boarded the Pullman at Fairfield
and went to Gardiner. where she said she
should remain over night. There she
says She viii consult with Lawyer A. NJ.
Spear ana learn If she cannot have pos
session Of the child. inasmuch as She IL
paying for her support in place where
She will be well cared for.
The father of The child is said to have
stated that he intended taking the chill
u the home Of his father Otis Williams
in Oakland ANA there have her properly
cared ana provided TOR. Mrs Whittrmore
says she Will use every effort to have the
courts give her the legal possession Of the
child. as she believes the girl Will be bet
ter cared for by her than by the fJthc-.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-09-18
"A Milk White Flag"

Hoyt's "A Milk White Flag * one
~ the best of a class Of comedies that
are extremely popular with patrons Of
the theatre. 1t is a clever. good ma
turcd satire on the independent mill
tia system which has a brigade outfit
of soldiers for a company of privates.
The Ransom Guards who are COM
posed Of all officers, with the excep-
tion of 4 solitary private who is hired
for that purpose, resolve to celebrate Il
military funeral in manner that will
oVerwhelm a rival organizatio in
town, and for that purpose, elect a
well known contractor just reported a
killed by an accident, as one of their
members The affair is carried on with
all Of Hoyt's wit and caustic obserV-
ing power. and the characters as pOr-
trayed by the Colonel. whom \apO-
leon resembIed." The Widow. The Tn
dertaker, and the different members Of
the Ransom Guards, produce much
amusement. Incidental to the play
many clever specialties are introduced,
number of stunning girls appear as
vivandiers, messenger boys. etc. and
help to make up large and efficient
chorus which is shown to advantage in
military songs and marches. The pro-
duction. as a whole, is humorous ana
telling to the last degree. ana the
satire is 50 good natured that one can
always laugh and enjoy it.
A Milk White Flag comes 10 the
Opera House Saturday afternoon and
evening. Sept 22nd The seat sale
opens Thursday AT 9 A. NJ. at &. X.
Partridge's.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-09-18

Commercial street will be placed in
the pink of condition in a short time.
1t has for some time been the wish of
property owners whose buildings have
a rear entrance on that street TO have
The street put in good condition. Tn
der the present arrangement the water
backs up into the stores. during the
winter ana spring Orders have been
given Street Commissioner Wellman to
commence work In addition 10 that,
more or less wcrk will be done on
other streets that are in a bad cond-
ton