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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

sistance of sound business men and
the eager sanction of King Oscar,
there did not seem to be substantial
grounds for the belief of some in every
country that Mr.. Andrees giant bal
loon would convey him in safety to the
place where he wished to be-the place
as yet undiscovered.
Nor was the idea of crossing the pole
in a balloon new one. 1t was of
French origin and first conceived by
Sivel, who in 1873 laid his project be-
fore the French Society Of Aerial Navi-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

The theft of seven hundred thousand
dollars by New York bank teller has
been made the text for dozens of news
paper sermons on the need OF better
checking system in financial institu-
tions. The real naed-that of closer
scrutiny of the private life and char
acter of bank officers-has not attract
cd so much attention. Checks and
counterchecks are good. but to know
positively that the man who daily
handles large sums Of money is a man
interested in serious things, a good
citizen. q person whom his neighbors
respect. Is better.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

The annual southern migration OF
the houseboat dwcl's rs along the Mis-
sissippi has been started, and few OF
the houseboats~ have begun their long
trip to a warmer climate. Every au-
tumn hundreds of these boat jewellers
start for the south after spending the
summer living along the river banks
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14
A Russian Matrimonial Lottery.

A matrimonial lottery takes place
four times year in Smolensk, Rus
STA. A young maiden is raffied for,
5000 tickets being issued at one rouble
each. The money is given to the girl
as her dowry. and the holder of the
lucky ticket marries the girl. Some
times, for consideration, he assigns
her to another man. In case she de-
clines to marry the man who has won
her the money is equally divided be-
tween them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

were found and the searchers made
their way back to Sweden as best they
could. Since then the search has in
various ways been continued, but all
without avail.
Imagined or faxed reports Of An
drees safety and exact whereabouts
have from time to time been sent over
the world, whose effect has been to
keep alive in many people the hope
that he may yet be found alive. But
the opinion of the most is that he was
lost but few hours or possibly day
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

The Russian government grants sub
sides for the purpose Of helping new
settlers. This money 10 spent in en-
couraging farming and fruit-raising
Subventions are given for the first six
years. During the following ten years
these subventions must be repaid in
yearly payments Since 1894 $2,605, 500
has been spent in that way.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

The domestic goose holds about the
same honored place in the nutritive
economy Of Germany that the most
delicately favored and patrician tur-
key does in that Of the United States.
1t is the standard luxury of the Ger
man people, and during nine months
Of the year forms the principal feature
Of the table at festive as we'll as every
day entertainments.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14
KANSAS AGITATOR.
BARNETT, KANSAS
BARNETT,
KANSAS

An elect1on bet of steer against
$50 coffin is recorded in Kansas. In
Indiana 1t is unlawful to bet on an
election, and the penalty for so doing
Is to pay a sum ranging from the
amount bet to one twice as great to the
school fund.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14
Tall Prehistoric Mon.

Near Worms. Germany, a few Gays
ago. number Of prehistoric tombs
were laid bare containing skeletons
of what must have been an exceedingly
tall race Of people. all buried in
STOPPING potsure. The relics are as
signed to period Of 1000 years ago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

"Tar heels" was name applied DUR
ing the civil war to the soldiers from
North Carolina because they came
from the pineries. 1t was said that
having tar on their heels when called
into action they would hold their
ground, as the tar would make them
stick.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

Odd Dinner Party.
AT little dinner the other evening
In Boston, given by well-known
woman of fashion, many novelties were
introduced which other hostesses will
be glad to copy. Terrapin was served
to each guest in miniature chatting
dish perfect in every detail. Through
out the course the little lamp was kept
burning under each dish. The chatting
dishes were made Of plated silver, with
ebony handles,an gave a special
touch of novelty to the course. When
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

Cats are having bad time in Ger.
many just now. Ten thousand fur
lined great coats and as many each Of
fur gloves and CATERS have been or
dered for the troops in China. and
pussy has to shed her skin for all. For
every great coat fourteen cat skins
are used
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

STUDIED the design
for the balloon
that was not built.
Definite n e W s
was expected to be
received of Andree
before he had been
many days out, for,
as has been stated,
he was prepared
W l t h supposedly
reliable means of
C o m m u nicating
with the lower
world, but days
passed and no
news came. A
month elapsed and
still no news of
him out Of which
a n y t h l n 6 much
could be made.
T h e n A n d r e els
friends and the sci
entists and the
public began to
feel great anxiety.
Six weeks elapsed
and as nothing was
heard Of the aero
naut that could be
credited an expedi-
ton was sent out
by the Swedish &C.
Ographical and An
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

Sir Arthur Sullivan Rexains Health.
Sir Arthur Sullivan desires 1t to be
known that the reports OF his Ill health
are greatly exaggerated. The popular
composer has been suffering from the
effects of a chill taken In Switzerland
but, save for partial loss OF
voice. he has quite recovered.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14
Protestant Catholic House of Worship.

Protestant Catholic House of Worship.
In the city Of Heidelberg, Germany,
there is church called the Church OF
the Holy Ghost, which is unique in its
way, being the only church in the
world in which the Protestant and
Catholic services are held at the same
time, a partition wall through the
center separating the two congrega-
tions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

It is the law in Maine that the
bounty for bears must be paid when
the animals nose is shown. and In
New Hampshire the money is pay
able on exhibition Of the ears.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

A kitten has been brought up on an
exclusively vegetable diet by family
of vegetarians. The result Is that IL
win not touch animal food, and pays
no attention to rats or mice.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14
ra,, Grass Ia Nutritious.

The growth of grass that comes in
long, mild. moderately rainy au-
tumn is said to be far more nutritious
for cattle than the spring grass. 1t
Ia richer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

Red Cross Ball Blue is the best In
the world. Large ZOE. package &c.
The broadness of some mems minds
is only exceeded by the shallowness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14
Preparation of Ebony.

Ebony is always soaked from six
to eighteen months as soon as cut. 1t
comes chiefly from Mauritius and from
Ceylon and the East Indies.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

A vast bed of sulphur has lately been
discovered In the region eastward of
the Caspian sea. which ia said to be
one Of the richest In the world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

The only way to CURE diseases OF the
skin is by cleansing the system and puri-
flying the blood: take Garfield Tea, IT ID
the best blood purifier known.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14
Carrier Pigeon. After journey.

Carrier pigeons refuse food after
long and exhausting journey. They
drink some water and 60 to sleep, not
to resume their usual mode Of life fol
forty-eight hours.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

When dealing with crank one good
deserves another.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

on Fumes for Whoopfng Couyh.
An eminent Italian doctor has been
experimenting with the inhalation Of
petroleum fumes In cases of whooping
cough. and has obtained good results.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14
JeI,-O, the New Dessert.

pleeses all the family. Four flavors:-
Lemon. Orange, Raspberry and Straw
berry. At your grocers. 10 cts. Try
1t today.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14

At any rate the hands of a clock
never strike for shorter hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-07

The matter of providing rife
range for the militia at Gardiner has
been again referred to Adiutant- Cen
eraI Richards. This he hopes Will
work itself out 1t seems that the
land wanted for the range was former
ly leased by ii Gardiner man from
Boston parties. The person who
leased the range is perfectly willing
t. lot the militia have the land for the
use of the range but il seems that
there is some difficulty in his getting
a nov las" inasmuch as there is a
disagreement in regard to The price 10
he paid. II is believed that the qucs-
ton will work itself out later. 1t is
probable that no Immediate steps viii
be taken since the range will not +"
wanted before spring The company is
greatly in need Of place for its target
practice. as at present there is no suit
able place for the rife work of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-07
AUGUSTUS VOTE.
A Very Quiet Election Day and Small
Totals.
The City Gives Mckinley 1894 and Bryan $50
Votes.

Augusta did her part in the national
election, yesterday by the Republicans
casting 1904 votes for the Presidential
electors against 65S cast by the Demo
Gratis. Except for the fact that the
polling places We're open. no one would
have known election was in progress
After the close OF the polls ther, WAS
4 change and in the evening the real
interest commenced.
No effort was made by the Dcuubli
cans To get out the full vote. They
made their battle at the fan election
and as il was Il forrgonc conclusion
that the Republican electors would b"
chosen. no effort was made. to get out
the vote. ON the other hand the Dem
ocrats wished 10 make as big i show
ing as possible. and tried hard 10 get
out all their votes.
II was an ideal day fer an election
and Il great many people came into
town from the outlying districts. The
people most interested in the results
were busy All day long talking over the
probable results and anXiouSlN await
ing for evening 10 come III tt they
might hear from other states
At the registration board there. was
nothing for the members to do They
had performed their work So accurate
~ during the business sessions that
there was not a single call during the
day by anyone who asked for a mis-
take to hc rrctiied Several dropped
in. asking to b. registered. but az the
board had completed its work earlier
in the week. there was nothing for the
voters to do but 10 content themselves
with the knowledge that they had not
complied with the provisions Of the law
giving them the right to cast q ballot
At O'Clock in the afternoon it was
known how the city had voted and the
following figures We're given out:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-07
THE STREET CAR HOG"
One Man Thinks il Better 10 be a Hog in Some
Cases.

The street car hog has long been a
worn out subject for writer's. especially
IL comic papers. The subject has been
harped upon until it is really tiresome,
but q new phase of the matter was
brought 70 a Journal mans attention
yesterday. while in conversation with
n prominent Augusta business man. 1t
il hoped that the gentle sex will take
no offence therefron.
From my experience he said. Il
wonder that men are as courteous TO
women in some respects az they are.
They never know whether an act OF
courtesy will be met with a most de-
tided freeze or not. | got on the car
car to so to Hallowell, the other night
The car was quite fun and after had
taken Il seat il was entirely so. Two
Young women came in as by a little
croWding my place could do for both.
| rose. raised my hat as politely as L
know how and offered them the seat.
such a look as met my act / never
want to see again. One of them eX-
claimed in d really impudent manner,
as though had offered an insult. NO,
We prefer to stand 1 sat down reel
ing very small indeed.
Another evening boarded a crowd
ed car on which many We're standing
There was one woman in particular
that attracted my attention. She was
an Augusta lady of above the average
education and stands well socially. She
seemed to be having great difficulty
with two large bundles and grip she
was carrying. Every time she moved
her package hit somebody and every
one near her was Inconvenience.
saw good place in a corner where her
luggage might be stored away and
asked if | could help her with, her
bundles The answer was: No, | can
do very nicely myself at the same
time swinging herself around so that
the grip struck a lady in the back. One
thing is sure, / have learned precau-
zion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-07
SPRUCE GUM GOING UP.
Extract Of Maine Woods Bee inning scarcer
and MiddIemen Suffer.

There IL an upward tendency III the
spruce gum market, SO much 50 that
the dealers are predicting decided
stffening Of present prices It WAS
stated by the Journal during the
spring that the prices We're going up
ard ii now turns out thar the Jour
nails informant was as usual giving
reliable information. You may rely
on one thing" said a dealer to a Jour
nal reporter and this is that The
prices Will BE- still higher than At the
present time.
one Of the most prominent causes
for this increase III price Is the grow
in; scarcity Of gum. In former Years
all the gum brought into the local
stores was gathered BY llmbcrmen
They were employed by concerns 70
work in the woods. but during the
noon hour ana Sundays the men spent
the time in gathering the spruce resin.
Each man put IN 9 part Of his linz
and whom he returned home brought
with him several pounds for which he
found d ready market AZ the local
drug stores. Others seeing what 4
profit there was in that work started
ou' with the sole purpose If getting
gum They followed The lumberinen
AMI as they spent their whole time in
The work there was little gum left for
tn umbermen
As the demand for gum Increased
tn gum pickers became more vigilant
ana have taken nearly all the gum thai
can he gathered to advantage. The re
suit il the price has gone M and il
stil climbing
A. for the manufactured spruce
gum there can he no way Of initiating
til Il which We sell III lump. The stick
gum may be adulterated. That which
IS pure is made from the siftings and
is the best gum 10 be obtained. The
smaller pieces are If course the best
"a RI u the gum. These are subjected
to process by which they are melted
and then moulded into sticks. There
is Of course the danger Of imitation.
bu. when you get the pure stick
spruce gum you have the best in the
market.
The consumer does not feel the eff
fetts If the rise in price for the price,
10 cents an ounce. has not changed.
1t Is the middlemen who suffer as 50
much IL cut from their profits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-07
Good Minstrel Company. Tomorrow NIGHT.

Culhane. chAce & Wcstons Ministries.
numbering . people. will give one of thei.
delightful performances at the. Opera
house. tomorrow night. The Bangor
Daily Commercia1 If last Monday says
"Culhane Chace x WeSton's Ministries
made their annual appearance in the OPP
era house Oh Saturday, before two big
audiences. both Of which were visibly
pleased with the entertainment The
performances Were 1otewort ny for mans
sting features. while careful stage
management and general supervision of
the various acts were evident in the
Wholesome clean and rollickins fun ri
the program. The 81. Felix sisters CAV,
marvellous specially which excited 4
great deal IF applause and there were
many other Individual acts in The second
part which were above the average The
singing WAS good. many OF the voices be
ing superior Only one Joke was old. and
that was the now famous pun on the
name of Sec Long of the navy-which is
good enough to be repeated. One Of the
funniest things on the program was
comedy juggling act in which was given
an exceedingly clever burlesQue of
eraf famous experts.
The seat sale indicates big house.
fine street parade will be given at noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-07
A LAW UNTO HIMSELF.
Every Man Must Be That. TO Retain His
Health and Digestion.

There are thousands OF people in TINS
world who eat no meat from one
year ( end 70 another. and certain saw
ag, tribes in Africa and Polynesia are
almost exclusively meat eaters; but
while there are thousands Of these
there are millions who live upon a
mixed diet Of meat, vegetables and
grains and if numbers is a criterion il
would seem that mixed diet = the
best for the human family.
The fact that you will find many
vcGetarians who appear healthy and
vigorous and most casters equally 50.
and any number Of robust specimens
who eat both meat and vegetables and
anything else that comes their way all
goes to show that the old saw is the
true one. that every man must be 4
HAM 10 himself as To what he shall eat
and drink.
To repair the waste of tissue in
brain workers as We'll as to replace the
muscle and sinew of the laborer. can
only be done through the process Of
digestion.
Every nerve muscle sinew. every
drop Of blood is extracted from the
food We eat and digest.
In these days of hustle and woI1v.
and artificial habits Of life scarcely
enc person A a thousand can lay claim
to perfect digestion: dyspepsia is a
national affiiction and Stuarts Dys-
pepsia Tablets national blessing.
Most cases of poor digestion are
caused by failure Of the stomach to
secrete sufficient gastric juice, or too
/
neptoncs and all of these important es-
sentiais to perfect digestion are found
III Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets in con-
Vcnient pdiatable form
one or two of these tablets taken
/ after meals insure perfect digestion
aud assimilation Of the food.
| Cathartic pills and laxative medi-
cines have no effect whatever i'll di-
costing food and to call such remedies
! y cure for dyspepsia is far fetched and
absurd.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets contain
pepsin free from animal matter, dias-
tase and other digeStives. and not only
digest all wholesome food but tend tc
increase the flow of gastric juices and
by giving the weak stomach much
needed rest bring about a healthy con-
dition of the digestive organs and :
normal appetite.
Nervous. thin biooded. run -dowr
/ people should bear i'll mind. that drugs
ard stimulants cannot furnish COCO
blood. strong muscles and stead!
nerves; these come only from whole
some food, thoroughly dgested: a fifty
cent box Of Stuart's Tablets taker
after meals for a few weeks will dc
YOU more real good than drugs. slim.
ulants and dieting combined.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is prob,
ably the safest. most popular AMI SUE.
ccssful digestive on the market an,
solo by druggists everywhere in tn
United states. Canada and Great Brit
ain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-07
McKeen- Wood.

\ very pretty home wedding rs
CURED at no. I57 Franklin street. Port
land. at l O'Clock. Monday afternoon
The contracting parties being Wilbur
q. McKeen. superintendent ~ the
open Door Mission in Portland, and
Miss Sadie +. Wood of Augusta. me
ceremony was performed ny Rev. II.
G. Basney of North Deering. only a
few immediate friends We're present.
The bride was very becomingly attlred
in a grey travelling costume and car
ried bridal roses.
Mr.. and Mrs Mckeen left for B"s-
ton. Monday evening. fO1 a short Wed-
DIM, trip and Will he at home after
Nov. y. at l57 Franklin street. Port
land.
The bride is We'll known in this city,
where she has large number OF
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-07
STATE HOUSE.
Another Murdcress Wants Par
don From Life Sentence,
Plans Completed For Meeting Of
State Dairy Association.
Maine Branch o; League Of American Sports.
men Will Probably Be Formed.

Another petition for pardon is re.
ceiNed 10 add TO the labors of the Gov
ernor and Council at their next ses-
sion. Nov. "a. when il is evident that
they will hold one of the busiest ses
sions that they have had for years.
The petition is for the pardon of Ell
len Dolley of Portland She was sen
fenced, May Is. 1895. to serve a life
sentence at Thomaston on the charge
OF murder The petition states that
she is now - years of age. and is in
feeble health, and for that reason
wishes her to be pardoned. The pc
tition is signed by Mrs Dolley only.
The hearing is ordered for Nov. 26. at
the next meeting Of the Governor ana
Council
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-07
Another Honorable Record Tor AUGUSTA.

X has been the pleasure Of the Jour
nal 10 give several we'll deserved COM
plimpntary notices of young speakers
who have been sent out from Maine 10
assist in the Republican national can
NCss. but none seem 20 have earned
more praise than George q. Shelton.
Esq, who returned 10 Augusta. yes
terday morning, to vote after an alb
sence Of four weeks. during which h.
has been employed in stumping the
states Of New York and Jersey.
Augusta's speakers have. indeed,
earned a handsome reputation for
readiness and eloquence, and Mr.
Sheldon's services We're in demand
After three days tour in Greater
New York. tEe state committee placed
him On an itinerary embracing the
cities and larger towns in the i'm
portant counties Of Rockland. Ontario,
Fulton, Tioga ana Yates. He has
travelled something over 10000 miles.
ana spoken in 70 localities. AT Penn
Yam. he spoke three quarters Of an
hour rs second to Senator Chauncey
Depew. The New York audiences
ranged from 500 to 5000 in attendance.
while in Newark an audience number
ing 5000 listened to his speech.
Altogether his success. an entirely
unknown speaker in these distant
states. has been remarkable and at
tracted the most kindly and apprecia-
tive attention and interest from the
members If the State committee hay
ing direction Of the speakers, who not
only personally complimented him,
but sent letters Of the warnlcst praise
for the efforts he has made for tho
party. Nj. Sheldon returns from his
"Trip much pleased with his expert Y
ence and the gratifying reception both
by the committee and by his audi
nnceS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-07
Votes al f7.h National Election.

The Journal has spoken recently OF.
several aged voters, and the large
number Of national elections at which
they had discharged their duties as
loyal citizens At the head OF this list
must now be placed the name OF John
Abbott. one of Sidney's well-known
citizens. When Mr.. Abbott voted.
Tuesday. for Mckinley anil Roosevelt
he cast his 18th Presidential vote
making a record for good citizenship OF
which he may well be proud Mr.. Ao-
bolt is So years old. He has been a
Republican since the Organization OF
the party. and previous 70 mat ume
was q Wing.