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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-08-09
A DulIful Child.

A little boy was going to party and
his mother impressed upon him that he
was on no account to touch truffle-that
dyspeptc delight of youth. "But, moth
er," objected the small boy, eff they
bring me some?" you must say, No,
Thank you'" "And If they bring 1t to
me again?" "You must still say, No.
thank you But they won't do that; ID
would. be rude"
The small boy went to the party, and
in due course returned, somewhat sub
dued in manner. "Well," said his
mother, 81 hope you were a good boy
and remembered what / told you?'
Eyes, mother, but they was awfully
rude to me-" why, what did they dog
"Tkey brought me truffle three times"
every rude, indeed, darling, and OF
course you said, No, thank yon? Il
said No, thank .~ou,' twice, but ! didn't
know what to say next time" And
what did you say?" 81 said just like
pare. does at dinner when he's cross.
Take this burned thing away Les,
s:s's Weekly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-08-09
STAGE KISSES.
There's Not Much Ecstacy in Them
from the Actors Viewpoint.

There's Not Much Ecstacy in Them
from the Actors Viewpoint.
In reality, a stage kiss is thing OF
little ecstasy to the parties concerned
1t is, as a rule, dreaded by both. Where
artists are of a nervous tempera-
ment, the thought of the stage kiss
keeps them awake at nights. Never since
the days of Judas has anything IN
kisses been invented so completely CIV
ing the lie to the zeal article. In the
first place, however it may seem from
the front IL is not easy to put much
soul" into the affair under the eyes OF
several hundred spectators. 1t would
not be easy, | imagine. in actual life; It
is doubly difficult when all these hun
dreds of people-many of them them
selves experienced In the art of oscula-
tion-have nothing else to attract their
attention, and, having paid heir money,
mean to see the thing properly done.
The audience forgets that, which is
probably the case, these ardent lovers
are the merest acluaintances, possibly
even not on speaking terms outside the
theatcr especially if there be discrep-
ancy in their respective salaries. No,
the dress circle sees nothing but sweet,
pretty girl clinging to her lover, her
blue eyes wet with tears, her sunny
r;nglets on his manly bosom.
But what does he see, poor fellow?
lie Is the earnest lover. He has ex-
changed VOWS with her. three inches
from her nose, brawling into her face in
c'Ger that the goods" may hear and un
derstand. She has assured him, in the
same below, that his love is not in vain;
she has loved him, oh! ever since be-
fore she saw him. He "thrills''-a stage
thrill is comparatively easy--and starts
CIR the kiss. He looks her full in the
face (for now he is bound to-, and wha.
does he see?
Glaring into his. two unearthly-look-
ing eyes, the lids painted dark blue, with
a touch of red body color in each of the
inside corners. The lashes are thickly
coated with a black substance not I'M
like burnt cork. On her brow he can
discern the line of the wig, with the
sunny ringlets attached. He knows the
sickly taste of the ultra-sanguine, rose
bud lips. But, loyal to his author, he
Ilays the man. He strains THE yielding
form to his heart; he "kisses" her; the
curtain falls on picture of unexampled
.ove, and, as the lights in the auditor
inn are switched on, Edwin and Anger
ina yearn again. And 10! Angelina's
soft eyes are filled with tears. she is thas
Lappy!-From the Sketch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-08-09

sweive months " ne still remains faith,
full and refrains from prosecuting his
suit with undue hasls he may approach
the girls parents Ind plead for Fer
sohai audience with her. This Is get
ting to close quarters and a favorable
answer means that the girl has made
the same plea to her parents. The young
people are permitted to meet in the
parlor, but not alone. The parent or
guardian is always on hand to see thai
the proprieties are thoroughly respected
and this sort OF vigilance is never re.
Taxed until they have plighted thei.
troth. The lover cannot take MS sweet
heart to church, theater, or even to the
renned, elevating Spanish sport known
as the bull fight until his matrimonial.
intentions are spiked down and welded.
a person would think the rigorous GUS
tom would deter aspirants, but 1t
doesn't. They accept the conditions
eagerly and face them like martyrs.
1T is considered quite the proper
thing indeed, as an evidence of good
taste, for well-dressed young men to
stand in the parks and along the resi-
dence districts for the purpose of look
ing at the women as they pass by. II
they audibly express their opinions
about the gayly dressed butterflies, so
much the better; the butterflies expec.
1t and would feel that there was some
thing lacking in their makeup If they
failed to excite remarks. No one
dreams or resenting it as an impertin-
ence. The Irritation, however, extends
no further, and If the youth becomes
enamored with any Of the specimens a
pretty day brings forth, the only way he
can call one of them his own is by pur-
suing the tedious course l have just
described"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-08-09

Lansing, Iowa, bids fair to become
famous for the many fine pearls found
there. Saturday one sold for $1,000. IT
was found by an old Swede named Ben
son, on the clam bed which produced
the famous Queen Mary about a month
ago. Although weighing less, sixty-six
grains, 1t is much finer and more valu
able gem. No fewer than twelve pearls
were found there one day last week. but
th Benson pearl will probably go down
in history as the finest IF thaT ell.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-08-09
LIFE IN THE rslL,pylxss,
Etchipgs Of Hlcn and Events in tht
Thousand Islands.

Etchipgs Of Wien and Events in the
thousand Islands.
Prof. Fred Atkinson, superintendent
Of Manila schools, has returned to Man
Ga from tour of the larger islands
made to determine the educational needs
of the people. In an interview in tho
Manila New American, Prof. Atkinson
reports he found the natives anxious
for schools and for learning the English
language, and believes he could profit
ably employ 1000 teachers in addition
to the number already engaged. What
struck him more forcibly than any
other characteristic was the local pride
of the people in their own communities.
The smallest barrio was the only spo,
pn earth to its own people, and when
the subject of schools came up every
barrio wanted to have the best school.
GIe stated that this feeling was not con-
fined to the better class, but permeated
all classes. They have been advised
that they will be expected to do their lit
tie part in providing an education for
their children. While the government
will supply school books and English
teachers free, the municipality will be
called upon to supply furniture and to
pay the salaries of the native teachers.
Many school buildings in the prov
inces are now occupied by the troops.
This will be adjusted in time and other
buildings will be provided where there
has never been school.
In Jolo there is a fine school in oper-
ntion under the direction of Moro
teacher who speaks English fiuently.
Among the pupils are Moros, Chinese.
Tagalogs and Viscayans, and the insti-
tuition is in furnishing condition. The
members of the ruling class are tho
only ones who attend school. They have
strong objections to their subjects re.
ceiving liberal education, and this
condition will rctard Ithe introduction
of the public school system among thu
Moros.
In the Viscayan districts on Mindana)
1t will be necessary for native teachers
to be educated in English and sent to
those localities in the interior, as it will
not be very secure for American teach
ers for some time
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-08-09

Towne--For goodness sake, what are
YOU so cranky about?
browne-Oh! I asked my wife to
sew a button on my coat.
Towne-And wouldn't she do 1t?
Browne-Yes, but I've just discovered
that the button she sewed on my coat
she cut from my Observation-Disclosures
Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-08-09
SANTA FE TIM CARD.

Ncs. 2O1 and 202 carry tree reclining
chair cars No. POI makes close connec-
ton at Chanute carrying free reclining
chairs Tor Pitsburg, and at Cherryvale
for Cotleyville.
No. 2O2 makes connection at Ottawa
with the fast mail for Emporia, Newton,
Hutchinson and all points west, and at
the union depot, Kansas City, for all
points north, east and west.
No. 2O3 runs through to Panhandle,
Texas, and makes connections at VIM
field for Newkirk, Guthrie, Oklahoma
City and all points in Oklahoma and
Texas
No. 2O4 makes connection at Kansas
City union depot for all points
{. S. COLEMAN. Agent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-08-09

"The coast is now Gle ar and the lover
may fetch out his man dolin or guitar
and send sweet melody along with the
moonlight into the be6l6 hsmber Of his
sweetheart. At tne end Off the year D..
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-08-09

1t Is properly understood among army
transfers that the only ways to start a
mule are to build fire under him or to
swear until the atmosphere Is blue
Mule drivers, like poets, are born, no.
made. On the whole, Missouri men are
supposed to handle a mule little bet
ter than anybody else. When General
Otis was in Command in the Philippines,
relates the Washington Star, raw
Missouri recruit was set to driving a re-
fractory mule team. His appointments
was unfortunate, because he had ''hitch-
ed on to the Baptists" just before join
ing the army. The roads were almost
impossible, and the rest of the teamsters
were literally bombarding their charges
with oaths The Missourian held his
peace, albeit in impotent rage. At last
one of the wheel mules baked and re-
fused to advance a step. The driver used
every endeavor to urge the beast along,
but to no purpose. At last he roare1
out solemnly, 20, Lord, you know where
this mule ought to be as well as any
body. The whole army knows where
he ought to be. He knows where he
ought to be. I know where he ought to
be, o Lord, and if he doesn't move in q
minute / intend to say so, by. gum!'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
THE PEOPLE KNEW HIM,
GensOn's Plaster Is Palms Master)

George Washington made and sold flour.
and every barrel of flour in the market
branded sc. Washington, Mount Vernon, !"
sold without delay. No question was ever
raised as to quality OF weight.
Benson's Porous Plaster sells on its repu-
tAtion everywhere. All the buyer wants to
be certain of is that the plaster offered him
really is Benson's, and not a worthless imi-
tation of it or substitute for it.
- A plaster is the best form of external rem
edy, and Benson's is the best plaster; 5 600
physicians and druggists, and multitude
of people no man can number, have settled
that. You can trust it," they say.
Coughs, colds, lame back. lumbago, mus
cular stiffness and rheumatism, troubles of
the liver and kidneys, influenza or grip,
pneumonia, and all other diseases open to
external treatment, are at once relieved and
cured by Benson's Plaster.
Do not assume that Belladonna, Capsi-
cum or Strengthening plasters are ''just as
good as" Benson's. They are vastly in
ferior.-No other plaster Is as good as
Benson's.
In competition with the best-known
plasters of Europe and America, Benson's
have received IJty.fUe highest GDards.
For sale by all druggists or we will pre-
pay postage on any number ordered in the
United States, on receipt of Csc. each.
Beabury d johnson. Mfg. Chemists. NY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
GUILEORD.

Edward Horton of Brattleboro is
boarding at E. I. Reeds for the
present.
The grist mill property was sold at
auction Wednesday to Frederick
COOmbs for SIPS.
Annie Mellen is at home this week
caring for her mother, who is i'll with
a bronchial trouble.
Edward c. Carpenter arrived from
southampton, Mass, Monday. He
has been at the hotel several days at
tending to his farm and house here
before going to Chester to visit his
sister, Mrs. Noyes.
Mrs. Charles E. Alexander left on
Wednesday for Battle Creek, Mich,
to visit an invalid sister. The trip
will also include a visit to the exposi-
ton at Buffalo. Miss Alta Crosier of
West Brattleboro is housekeeper in
her absence.
DR.. q. r. BarDer is having a small
house built in a shady nook in the pas
ture lot of j. Flagg, for his own and
children's sojourn, when the spirit
moves. 1t is expected that the doc
tors friends will also have a chance
to test his skill in the culinary de
partment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
WEST puMMERSTON.

Randolph Knight is at home from
Boston for a few days.
c. O. Colburn of Fishers Island, n.
Y, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Sam
uel BetIerly.
The Lyons Granite company is now
employing so to 20 men and has ad-
vertised for more.
The mountain has been on nre sew
eral days. Albert Fits had some diff.
ficulty in saving his sugar house Sun
day.
Mrs. Kane has been in Springfield,
Mass, a few days. During her alb
sence her brother took her place in
the store.
Mr.. an. Mrs c. w. Remission have
gone TO the northern part OF Maine
tor a stay of a few months. Mr..
Remission will run a single machine.
The service in the church announc-
ed for II o'clock will be changed to
p. m. Rev. F. Z. Marble of Brat
tleboro will deliver the sermon. The
evening service at 7.30 will be in
charge of j. E. Hall and Leopold Ret
ting. It is expected that they will
be assisted by Miss Grace Eels, vio-
linist, and Miss Thayer, alto
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
WlLLIAMSXILLE.

\. NJ. Merriheld has been in
Springfield and Boston this week.
Mrs. a. y. Sherman attended the
Unyersalist parish supper at VIII
mlngtOn.
E. 5. Putnam of Cambridge, this
state, is visiting his daughters, Mrs.
f. b. Washer and Mrs. ". Quinn.
F. H. Everingham of North Adams.
Mass, and Miss Maude Cooley are
visiting at Ozearl Attridge's this week
Harry Stedman arrived home Wed
nesday from Worcester, Mass. 10
stay few days while recuperating
form the effects of grip.
Mrs. Abple Z. Robbins. who has
been IN poor health for several years,
is now very i'll at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. John Mundel.
Merchants c. L. Park and Albert
y. Sherman are in the Boston mar
kets buying goods. Mr. Park is &C
cOmpanied by MS daughter. Mrs.
Frank Willard.
Miss Nellie Dickinson has been
elected superintendent OF the Junior
\. z. c. L. in place OF Mrs. ID. A. BAH
who organized the society and who
has been its superintendent until her
removal from town.
DR.. p. +. White is able to ride out
and is improving daily. During his
illness eight different physicians have
ministered TO the neiEhborhuod
health, Dr. Roberts of Newtane max
ing almost daily visits TO tins part of
the town
Rev. d. 4. Ball visited his former
parlshiOners this week while on his
way to Wilmington to attend the
Universalist parish supper. Mrs.
Ball has been called TO her old home
at Cornish, Maine on account OF the
i'll health OF her parents.
Samuel G. Brown. one OF the Oldest
men III Aewfane, recently visited his
sister, Mrs Gertrude Williams and
called on other Wiliamsville friends.
Mr. Brown mind is still very active
and he is probably the best authority
we have in local historical matters
which he is still making a constant
study.
The Williamsville Baseball associa-
ton recently re-Organized with Henry
Abbott captain and pitcher and John
W. Williams manager and catcher. a
practice game will be played on the
association grounds, east of the vii
lage Saturday afternoon of this week
at O'Clock. Admission free. Every
body invited
Capt. Harrison Aldirch is up from
Boston for a few weeks experimenting
operations on his recently purchased
farm. He made the trip in three
lays, driving up a large work horse.
The animal attracts considerable at
tention on account of his color which
appears to be a cross between indigo
blue and robins egg blue.
John Mundell of this place, while
running a circular saw several years
ago, cut off a portion of his left hand
including the thumb and first and
second fingers, but he has been able
to do good work as a sawyer since.
Last Friday at the steam mill he near
ly cut of the other two fingers on
bench saw. DR.. Osgood of Town
shend was called to dress the wounds
and gives encouragement that both
fingers may be saved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
EAST DOVER.

Lorenzo Metcalf is visiting in North
Adams.
Mrs. Mabel Allen came home sick
from BrattlebOro Saturday.
G. A. Allen was up from Mortified
Sunday to visit his brother Loren
Allen, who is poorly.
Mrs. Mahogany is visiting her
father, Mr.. Tobey, and daughter, Miss
Lila Tobey. this week at c. L. Halls.
We are glad to hear that Dr. P. P.
White is improving and we hope to
see him on the road again before long.
Mrs. E. z. Howe of Deerfeld, Mass,
came Tuesday to visit her father,
ID. w. Yeaw. who has been i'll. We
are glad to report that Mr.. Ieaw is
improving.
Mrs. Janet Snow is not as well this
week. d. w. Yeaw has been very sick
and it was feared he would have pneu-
monia, but at this writing he is more
comfortable.
The young people were out in full
force May l. During the evening
their merry voices could be heard fire.
quently, and some very pretty May
baskets were hung.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
WEST TOWNSHEND.

An automobile was a novel sight on
our streets last week.
Miss Annie Garfield is teaching in
the Fisher neighbOrhood
Mr.. and Mrs. William Van Ness
and baby of Springfield, Mass. are Wis
iting at S. w. tensions.
Mr. and Mrs. y. w Goddard have
moved their household goods to Brat
tleboro, and have rented their house
TO n. /. Hadlock. Frank Hadlock
and wife will occupy tenement.
AT the meeting of the village socie-
ty recently {. c. Harris was elected
clerk; Charles Robbins, H. L. Hadlock
and A. w. kidder, church committee:
and 5. 0. Garfield, collector and treas
urer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10

by the use Of PerunaI decided 10 try il
and soon found myself well repaid.
al have now used Peruna for about
three months and feel completely re.
juvenated. believe am permanently
cured, and do not hesitate to give I'M
stinted praise to your great remedy.
neruna"
The causes of summer catarrh are
irst, chronic catarrh; second, derange-
ncnts of the stomach and liver; third,
IMPURE blood.
such being tho case anyone who
,nows anything whatever about the
perations of Peruna can understand
Thy this remedy is permanent cure
Hr summer catarrh. 1t eradicates
hronic catarrh from the system, invig-
rates the stomach and liver, cleanses
he blood of all impurities, and there
ore permanently cures by removing the
.ause,-a host Of maladies peculiar to
rot weather. The cause being removed
he symptoms disappear Of themselves.
summer Catarrh" sent free to any
-jdress by The Peruna Medicine Co.
,olum bus, Ohio.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Miss Lila Foster of Leyden is i'll
and Mrs. Weatherhead is caring for
her.
lie dance held in Grange hall last
Friday evening was largely attended
and was well enjoyed.
d. G. Baker has bought the David
Baker farm, situated partly in this
town and partly in Leyden.
Rev Merrill Ward of West Hing
ham, Mass, will preach in the univer-
salist church next Sunday at 2.3O.
Mrs. Sarah NJ. X. Bullock is with her
son, Samuel Miss Crosier is at c. E.
AleXander's. Mrs. Alexander left
Tuesday for months visit in Mich
igan.
Mrs. Irving E. Webster and Ethel
of GAINESVILLE, Fla, are on their way
to Vermont. They are not coming by
rail, as usual, but by water They are
expected % arrive the first of next
week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
She Took Our Vinul with
Good Results.
WE WANT EVERY ONE TO
KNOW ABOUT 1T.
READ WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY.
COME AND SEE US.

We don't want any one in this city
to drag themselves through life in pain
and misery for the want of enough
strength to feel well and happy.
If you feel listless, without ambition
and run down, it is bad sign.
You are running grave chances. You
are in a condition to be attacked by
most any disease.
This feeling of debility is a symptom
that your system is generally democrat.
lied. You should take a tonic.
You should take Vinol, which we
know and will guarantee will restore
your strength.
Following is one case where it did
this. Mrs. T. Fl. Boyle, of Sc Chestnut
ST., West Newton, Mass, says:
Last spring l used one bottle of
Vinol. At that time l was all run
down and sick. l find that it did me
lots of good, and by its use my strength
came back to me-
Vinol is delicious preparation, con-
tanning the active curative principles
that are found in cod-liver oil dis
solved in a delicate table wine.
Ninol acts directly on the stomach,
aiding digestion and at the same time
creating healthy appetite. 1t gives
strength and vigor to every organ OF
the body.
We endorse Vinol, and guaran-
tee its action, and will gladly
refund to any one who is not
satisfied the money which they
paid for it.
GEO. E. GREENE,
Pharmacist, % Main. Street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
GREEN RIVER.

Marion GoodenOugh is at work in
Shelburne, Mass, a few weeks.
Fred Stowe will send a carload of
chair stock to market next week.
Mrs. Z. c. Howard is visiting her
old neighbors here and at Guilford
Centre.
Henry Lynde has finished work for
the Lynde Brothers in West Leyden,
and will carry on his farm this year.
Mrs, B. A. Stanley of Gardner.
Mass, came Thursday for a two
weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Bracket.
The farmers are very busy with
their spring work, which is farther
advanced than at the corresponding
period in many seasons.
lnere will be a dance at Mrs. F. C.
Frisbee's this, Friday, evening. Mr..
and Mrs. John Thompson of Riverside
Mass, will furnish music.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
Waste Golden Wedding at Rowe, Mass

The 5Oth anniversary of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Waste was OBJ
served at their home Wednesday. There
was large gathering OF children, neigh
burs and family friends To join their con-
s'atulations and best wishes for future
happiness Mr.. and Mrs. Waste We're
married at South Nottingham by Rev.
Amherst Lamb, the father of Samuel O
Lamb of Greenfield, who was present yes
tcrday. He has in his possession the
original records of the marriage in his
lathers handwriting. Mr.. Waste was
BORN at Nottingham, November Is 1925
Inc son OF farmer, he has followed that
occupation through life. Educated in
the district schools he taught schools for
several years while a young man. At the
ago, observed her 5Oth wedding anni-
nam and has lived on the same farm for
~ years. lie has served on the school
committee, ana for % years was superin-
tthdent or the Unitarian Sunday school
IN Rowe, He walks every Sunday a dis
lance OF 2lc miles TO the church pre-
lGrrlng- walking to riding He rs Il r-re7r-
reader and lover of nature. Mr.. Waste
mas always enjoyed good health, and has
called a doctor for himself only once
Ills sister Mrs. Marilla Stone of ROYAL
slon, whose husband died a short time
ago, observed her 5t0h wedding anni-
Nersary a little more than year ago
MRS Waste was Miss Harriet Sophronia
Warren of Nottingham, and the daugh-
Ter OF a Baptist deacon of that town
Al the time of their marriage, Mr.. Waste
was % and his wife 16, she having been
born February H. 1884. Her father and
mother celebrated their golden wedding
and lived together nearly 60 years. Mr..
and Mrs Waste have four children,
Charles H., business man of Jackson
Nllle' Warren E., an inspector for the
Boston and Maine road at Greenfield.
Mrs. Frederick Holbrook of Jackson
vile, and Mrs. Gilbert A. Christy of
Greenfield. The worthy couple were
suitably remembered by their friends.
and Samuel o. Lamb made a congrat-
ulatory address.