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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
Electric Cine Alarm.

When the bell of an ordinary alarm
Cock begins to ring the sleeper is apt
to wake up sufficiently to think it will
stop soon and as he is not compelled
to arise and stop it the result is often
another nap, with its consequent de-
lays throughout the day. This objec-
ton has led to the designing of the
continuous ringing alarm, of which
several are already in use. The cleo
trio alarm. which we show in the ac
companying picture, has just been pat
ented in Germany, and has at least one
novelty to recommend it. 1t is directly
connected to the bed and it is impos-
sible for the sleeper to stop it until
he gets up to stay. Underneath the
bed is series of contact points, one
of which is shown in the picture, the
weight of the person forcing them to-
gether. A clock is used in connection
with the apparatus, and as soon as the
hour of rising is indicated the remain
ing opening or break in the wire is
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
A LIFE SAVED.
A Druggist's Timely and Straig ht-For@
ward Advice Saves tho Life of
Prominent Citizen.


Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 26.-(Specia)-
Among the Catholic Foresters in this
city, none is better known or more
universally esteemed, than Mr.. s. p.
Rush, Conductor (President) Of Holy
Name Court, Number 26.
His many friends, inside the Order
and outside of it's ranks, were, there
fore, much startled to learn that his
life was in danger, he having Bright'S
Disease, that most terrible and fatal
disease.
Mr.. Rush, however, made grand
struggle for his life, taking prescrip-
tions, and pills and powers, until his
stomach refused food. At last, his
local druggist, guided by the numerous
inquiries being made at his store for
Dodds Kidney Pills, advised Mr.. Rush,
to buy and try some. This he did. and
to his delight he was restored to
health and strength.
Mr.. Rush says that after commence
ing the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills, he
felt much better, but it took two
months to effect cure.
Il took nothing else but Dodd's
Kidney Pills during that time. SO L
know that l owe life and health to
them"
What this wonderful remedy has
done for Mr.. Rush, it will certainly do
for anyone. 1t is the only remedy
that has never failed to cure Bright's
Disease.
Mr.. Rush is just now receiving the
congratulations of his friends, but al
ways finds time to say a good word
for the Medicine that saved his life.
Sold for so cents box. All dealers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

ceEs is gained to the interior, there
being room inside for the wearer to
move comfortably. The opening Is
through the button cloak in front, and
to facilitate entrance the vizor of the
helmet Is thrown back. The vizor is
intended to be closed only in cold or
rough weather, and in calm weather
the capes can be thrown back to GLOW
movement of the arms. In addition 10
containing food the pockets are pro-
vided with matches and a tiny stove
which serves to give signal at night,
in addition to it's ordinary uses. The
air channels in the legs can be pumped
full of air by small bulb conveniently
placed, when the suit will tilt on its
back and allow the person some meas
ure of rest in calm weather. The
chances of preserving life until res
cue is effected seem to be much greater
with this result than with the ordinary
circular float, which does not protect
the wearer from either wind or water.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
Our Greatly sO,fb Spain.

Congressman George w. Ray said In
an interview: 1--WE are bound to an
open door in the Philippines" The
Paris treaty Of Dec. 10, 1898, has no
provision as to trade or the open door
except this: "The United States will,
for a term Of ten years from the date
of the exchange of the notifications Of
the present treaty, admit Spanish
ships and merchandise to the ports Of
the Philippine islands on the same
terms as ships and merchandise OF the
United States" This was concession
to Spain. which would be no conces-
sion if the ports were thrown open on
the same terms to all other nations.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
Hmer,ca Supplying Lcofiond.

People who laughed at the prospect
of the United States supplying Scot
land with shipbuilding material have
changed their views. The steamboat
Chatfeld has landed part of its freight
at Belfast, and coming on to the Clyde
has discharged 1000 tons of steel crop,
ninety tons of angles and rs, fourteen
tons of steel flats, SGT tons of steel
rounds and forty tons of steel angles.
There is not much certainty in this,
but it represents just the sort of be-
ginning that was made with American
coal.-Robert MacIntyre, in Chicago
Record.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
.|iberia a Land of Churches.

are churches, theaters and museums.
Even the smaller villages can usually
be sighted from afar by means of the
white walls and the towering dome
shaped cupolas Of their churches.
These are all amply supplied with
bells, whose rich tones roll in majestic
harmony over distant hill and vale
and break the monotony of the peas
ants daily toll. Inside, these churches
are highly crnamented with paintings,
and they are presided over by mar
ried priests, who take deep and genu-
inc interest in even the poorest of the
flock.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
Georee w. ~moHey.

George W. Smalley, whose structures
in the London Times on the Chinese
policy of the United States government
has caused indignant comment in OIL
cial circles, now represents "The Thun-
derer" as its correspondent in Ameri-
ca. Mr.. Smalley became prominent as
journalist during the civil war, and
afterward went to London to organize
the foreign service of the New York
Tribune For many years over his
well-known signature Of &C. w. s."
he discussed in the Tribune all i'm
portant British and international ques-
tions and became noted as bearing an
extreme friendship for England. Some
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
Capturing a Bear and a Bride.
BY WILL S. GIDLEY.

copyrighted, 1sOO Daily Story Pub. Coz
In the first place, began Joe. I
want to say that there never was a
purifier gal in Pike county than Ma
tilda higgins an no worse old crank
than her father. Well, l s'pose kin
overlook his failin's now that I'm a
member of the family, but it looked
one spell as though never would be,
and then is when l discovered his
crankiness-hull streaks of it, with
mighty little film in between.
When l asked him If might walt on
his daughter Matilda with the prospect
of marrying her in time he grunted
once or twice to himself an then said
sarcastic-like:
Eye kin-pervided l don't ketch We
at it,"
This was a back-hander an sorter
staggered me fer minute, but when
/ come to agin l spoke up an seq:
what objections have we aginst me
as a sutton fer yer daughters hand.
Mr.. higgins? Hain't l as likely a
young man as yell find about these
parts?"
"Mebbe we air." SEE he, shettin one
eye an squintin' with the other.
'Mebbe we air, but we don't vote the
same ticket l do, an besides yer IA
Their shot dog wunst that belonged
to me-"
WELL" seq I. 'if the dog didn't de-
serve shootin' apologize. First ever
heard of it anyhow, an l don't know
that we kin blame me fer what my IA
Their done without askin' my advice or
consent"
"Mebbe not" SEE he, "but all the
same I've alters noticed that tricks OF
that kind run in families, an as l said
before, yer politics an mine don't
hitch"
Hang politics!" SEE I; "I'll let Ma
tuda do the votin' after we git mar
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
In the Public Gpe
May Go TO The Hasue.

Rev, DR.. Peter Moerdyke, who is
prominently mentioned as the possible
new American minister to the Neither
lands, is the pastor of Trinity Dutch
Reformed Church. Chicago. When
Gov. Roosevelt was in Chicago he
heard DR.. Moerdyke preach and was
much impressed with his eloquence
and learning. The Dutch clergyman
is native of Zuland, in the Neither
lands, and came to this country at the
age of 4. He was educated at the Hol-
land Academy and was graduated
there in 1866. After passing through
the Seminary at Holland, Mich, he
was called to churches in that state,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
|mifb IN no Hurry.

Congressman Henry G. Smith, of the
Second Michigan district, who prom
ised the people of the Second district
that he would be baptized if reelected,
must now pay his forfeit, and the la
dies of Woodstock are going to see
that he is properly immersed. Mr..
Smith is Quaker, who has been prac-
ticng law in Adrian, his home, since
1880. He has been a conspicuous stump
orator in every Republican campaign
for the past twenty years, and labored
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
Flags obeafr,cai SruSt.

Minnie Maddern Fiske, for many
years a favorite player. but at present
in retirement has recently written a
powerful Indictment of the theatrical
trust. She shows that class of man.
ayers utterly devoid of knowledge OF
the players art, but who at the same
time have ravenous appetite for box
Office receipts, have crowded out the
kind Of managers needed, and as re-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
International Arbitration.

The reported reduction of the Chill
ian navy follows closely upon an an
nouncement of permanent agreement
for the arbitration of all disputes be-
tween five South American republics.
1t would be an instructive lesson in
international politics if the first ex-
ample of perfected policy of arbi-
tration followed by disarmament
should be afforded by the little indie
pendent states of South America.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

set the gaff ready for use the hooks
are grasped in the hands and drawn
apart until the spring controlled block
at the center locks them open. Then
the slightest touch with the block on
the back of fish will release the rods,
which are instantly drawn together by
coiled springs contained in the casing,
fixing themselves in the fish. To pre-
vent the fish forcing the hooks out a
ratchet Is attached to lock them shut.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

ried If thatll suit we. Anything fer
the sake of peace in the family
l thought this would fetch him; but
1t didn't. He hemmed an hawed
around a spell, an finally he thought OF
suthin' else in the objection line an
he spoke up an SEE:
There's mortgage On yer place,
hain't they?"
Il reckon there is" acknowledged,
"but | dunno that it's my fault. l
found it there when the place come to
me after my fathers death, but I've
been hackin' away at it an cuttin' a
good slice off from it every year, an
I~expect to have it all paid up inside or
the next three years"
do, eh?" he grunted. well, ye're
smarter'n l thought we was, II that's
the case"
$50 it is all right about Matilda
then, s'pose?" said l, eagerly.
IF we did we s'posed wrong" he
growled, jest like ye've heard a dog
when he thinks another one is goin' to
git a bone away from him. Eyes, stree,
young Teller, we s'posed wrong. l
hain't gointer give no man quit claim
deed, mr. even first mortgage on Ma
tilda, till he proves himself to be a
man. Did we ever kill bear?"
He roared out this concludin' ques-
ton at me in tones that fairly made me
Jump l felt fer minute almost as If
I had been shot or blown up with a
bomb or suthin' of that sort; but when
l found it was only conundrum he
had fired at me- l rallied an said:
"Well, no, can't say that l have
ever killed bear, but IL that is one
of the requirements before l kin git
hooked UP in double harness with Ma
tilda, all ye've got to do is to bring on
yer bear an I'll massacre him fer we
in hurry"
II don't doubt In the least that we
would" seq old higgins, sneeringly,
"pervided some one would ketch the
bear an tie it's legs together an bring
it to We so all ye'd have to do is to
huOCh IL Ou tut Hcdu Will Il CiuD un
kill it without any exertion to speak of
or danger to yerself. Anybody could
do that. But when we go out an meet
yer bear, face to face, in the woods,
same as | used to do when | was a
young man, an down him in a fair
fight an bring him into camp-well,
yell find that's different. Now, don't
spose yed knuckle under fer wood
chuck or a raccoon, mebbe, but it takes
a man to face bear"
"An' when I've bagged one l get
Matilda, do II" SEE /.
Eyes, stree, young man; think I'm
purity tolerably safe in promisin' we
that. But we've got to kill the bear in
q fair rough-an tumble fight-no
shootin' at it from behind a tree or
stump. When we do that an deliver
the carcass at my house, in good order
an condition, as the bills of ladin'
say, I'll own up that yer n man. an be
ready to ta
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

sive publisher in
Europe, began the
issue of a Sunday
edition last spring.
Following is what
he wrote after a six
weeks expe r j.
ment: "The Sun
day Daily Mail is
dead. The final is
sue Of that journal
was made on Sum
day last, and we
- HIT
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
leck Aid of Helomen.

The New York Socialists have COM
menced crusade that has for its OBJ
ject the enlistment of women in their
cause. To this end they have incor-
porated a Woman's Socialist society,
which has just held session in
Brooklyn. All the orators were wo-
men. Their purpose is to set on foot
a movement for the incorporation Of
like organizations in all the states.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
HON. HENRY. C. SMITH.

for the party under Zach Chandler
when Mr.. Chandler was chairman of
the state centra, committee. He at
tended the Republican convention at
St. Louis in 1896 as alternate, and was
elected to congress two years ago as a
Republican. Mr.. Smith is in favor
Of postponing his baptism until the
water is less chilly than it is at pres
ent
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
"/ure Grip" Fish GaC.

Below we show in operation a fish
gaff recently designed, which is in
tended to automatically grip the fish
and securely-hold it until safely lodged
in the boat or on shore. as the case
may be. This purpose is accomplished
by mounting a pair of sliding rods on
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
IN Ostrich Farm.

An ostrich farm is to be established
in the suburbs OF Little Rock, Ark.
Thomas A. Cockburn of San Antonio,
Tex, has purchased>a tract of land and
will take his entire supply OF birds
there at once. His farm is a branch
of one of the celebrated California
farms. Mr.. Cockburn will go to Hot
Springs because the climate, he Gays,
is better suited for his business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
Noted Editor Is Coming.

Alfred Harmsworth, the proprietor
of the London Daily Mail, will sail on
Dec. - and spend at least three
months on this continent, visiting
every city Of Importance
1t will be remembered that Alfred
Harms worth, who is the most progress
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
Town Twenty centuris. Old.

The little town of Ivrea, in the
Vale d'Aosta, Italy, is celebrating the
twentieth century of its foundation.
The little town sits in a beautiful
nook on the sc-thern side Of the Alps
and is much beloved Of such tourists
as discover 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

Farmers' Frightensome nterpretatioh
A farmer in southern Missouri re-
Gently received some garden seeds
from the Department Of Agriculture In
an official envelope, on the outside or
which was printed the usual warning:
Penalty for private use, $780," De
Immediately sent them back, with a
letter to the effect that he had not used
one OF them and was not subject to
any fine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
Current Topics
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Metz Life Preserver.

The picture shows rather novel
form Of life-saving suit which has just
been patented and which is intended
to preserve the life of a wrecked pas
senger for several days If need be. The
suit may be made of rubber or other
waterproof material and Is provided
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

the face of a me-
tallic casing, the
latter containing
springs which con-
troll the movement
of the rods. These
rods are provided
with curved prongs
which project to-
ward each other,
and are separated
by a very small
space where the
paff is closed. To
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

out regret. Resolutions of protest and
appeals from religious and other
bodies throughout the country asking
that we should discontinue the seven
day paper have assumed gigantic pro-
portions. These have not been ignored
by the Daily Mail office, but have been
carefully considered by the proprie-
tors"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

KINGS UNTIL SLEEPER ARISES.
closed, the current passing through the
contact points underneath the bed and
causing the bell to ring continuously
until the sleeper, by leaving the bed,
breaks the circuit Should he lie down
again the circuit is again completed,
and the bell rings until the second ris-
ing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

with a number OF
pockets for the
storage Of provi-
sions, etc. A large
float ring is formed
of cork rings COW
cred with canvas,
and the portion Of
the suit below this
is entirely water
proof. Above the
float is the opening
~
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

When Richard lie Gallienne arrived
In New York from Europe recently he
was SO changed In appearance that
few familiar with his face knew him.
While Ia Europe he cut the long, flow
ing black hair, which has always dis
tinguished him in the past and most
deeply impressed his face upon the
memory.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

Rev. Burris A. jenkins. president Of
the University of Indianapolis. has re-
signed that position to accept the pas
torate of the First Christian church
at Buffalo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

The eucalyptus trees in Australia
penetrate from 1870 to 220 feet into the
soil with their roots, which absorb all
moisture within radius of thirty to
sixty feet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30
GEORGE w. SMALLEY.

time ago the famous writer severed
his association with the New York pa
per and came to America to write OF
American affairs for the Times. He
has numerous friends among the pub
lie men of Great Britain.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

CostIisst Leather In the. World.
The most costly leather in the world
Is known to the trade as piano leather.
The secret of tanning this leather IL
known only to a family of tanners
In Germany.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-11-30

A woman never knows what she
hasn't found till she knows what she
nas lost.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-31

When a wife is just starting down
town to do some errands and leaves her
husband at home she invariably gives
him from one to a dozen orders, couched
in the language of requests, says the De
troit Free Press
This one said: Don't you thank, dear,
that it would be a good scheme to get
out the hose, drench the lawn drown
out the heat on the stone walks and wet
down the roof of the portico? That tin
just steams. But be sure to put down the
windows, dear"
He muttered things to himself while
carrying the hose, spoke louder when a
stream from a break banged him in the
eye, lit on the back of his head when
he missed an intruding dog at which he
kicked, and then was dead ripe for a STRAIT
agem or crime OF course, he forgot to
close the windows, the result being that
he deluged the upper floor, with the sub
sequent re suit of spelling the ceiling be
meath and injuring a good Aleal of the
parlor furniture.
His first conclusion on discovering this
ruin and devas alton was that his wife
would make the fur fly, compel things to
jingle and raise the roof But he is a
man of resources. He gathered newspa-
pers right and left as he ran. piled them
in the upper room, made bonfire, drown
cd it out in time and then ran like mad
to the fire alarm. The department res
pended CALAMITY. He met the boys with
a smile, told them that he had conquered
the flames, gave a written order for
els ars and sent them away happy.
The wife never removed her hat, but
went to the insurance office, secured a
compromise adjustment for $50 and then
went about boastirg ,abcut her husbands
The Savannah morning news., 1900-08-31
The Sections wit.

IAN Irishman of the fullblood cannot
resist an opportunity for repartee, no mat
ter how solemn the occasion or what his
surroundings" said an English clergy
man, d visitor in Washington, the other
day, when the conversation turned on the
funny experience of clergymen connected
with the church, according 20 the Wash
ingtOn Post.
Il was assisting an old friend of mine,
the rector of church in ireland, one
Sunday, and before the service we We're
in the vestry room putting on our robes,
with the old sexton, a shriveled-up Irish
man of the perfect type, assisting. My
friend, who was some what old, was a lit
tie testy that morning, and somehow the
sleeve of his surplice got mixed up Not
withstanding the assduous efforts of the
old sexton to direct his arm to the right
hole, the two would not connect. Final
ly. losing patience, my friend said, sharp
ly: Zach, the divil's in the thing.
The old sexton frightened up, and,
looking over at me with a twinkle in his
eye, said, as quick as lightning, Not yit,
your riverinco.
1T restored the good humor of the sit
uation, aud the vestment was properly
adjusted"