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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
was showed forward until its lcpr arm

was showed forward, until its long arm
and great hooked ha. stretched
eagerly over the wreckagc, ready to
revolve upon its wrist-like base in any
direction. Like the claws of an i'm
mense lobster, pair Of telescope out
riggefs spread from each side of the
car to give it stability, and two pairs
Of heavy three-inch clamps connect
ing with heavy .bolted rods to the rails
under it, 1t was as firm as permanent
foundation, and the powerful crane
ready for its work. whether the lift
ing Of complete locomotive or one
of the heavily-loaded freight cars. The
crane rested upon massive steel bed
plate in the car body; this was saucer
shaped and received through its CEN
ter pin the tension due to the load
upon the crane. Upon this casting was
an accurately turned roller path, upon
which the jib thrust was taken. 10
the frames of the crane were' secured
the boxes for the shafts operating the
mechanism for hosting the load, slew
ing the crane and varying the Jib
radius. Its engines were double, with
cylinders of nine-inch stroke. Flex-
ibe wire rope was used for hosting,
and there was sufficient length of rope
upon the barrel, when the block was
detached and a single line used. to al
low the hosting hook to reach seven
ty-fye feet from the cranes jib. Now,
my hearties." cried Mcguire, you'll
see the big beauty walk right through
that wreck. Get at it." With cheer
the men went to work. Heavy chains
were placed about the caboose, the
crane hook was attached, the whistle
footed geefully and the caboose,
raised inch by inch, was hoisted two
feet in the air. Another lever was
pulled, the crane swung majestically
around, and with firmness and decision
the caboose was landed twenty feet
down the embankment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
MILES OF FLOWERS.
Gorgeous Parade to Take Place During
Confederate Reunion at Memphis

In may.
Memphis, April 15.-Miles OF roses,
miles of magnolias, miles of every
flower growing in the south. This is
what one of the chief features, the gor-
geous street Flower Parade will be, and
which will transcend all like efforts
ever given in the south. There will be
traps. drags. landaus, stanhopes, phae-
tons, surveys, buggies, automobiles,
runabouts, tea carts, tallyhos, floats,
dog and pony and goat carts or wag-
ons, and every conceivable vehicle that
runs on wheels in the immense process
sion, and each and every one of them
will be decorated, entwined, smoth-
cred with flowers, natural and imita-
ton. The Flower Parade held in Men,
phis during the Dewey reception last
May was success, for it was as beau
tiful and attractive as eye could wish
to see. But this year it will pale into
insignifcance for the parade commit
tee is determined to make the reunion
spectacle simply perfect and Of much
larger dimensions than the affair q
year ago. Letters have been received
from parties in Helena and Pine
Bluff, from far away Florida, distant
points in Georgia and Texas, notifying
the parade committee that they are
making preparations to take part in
the parade, and asking after details.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
Prorr.s. in Railroad Buildine.

In 1890 there were 1000 miles o
railroad in the United States; in 19ut
there were 19O,s93 miles. The value o
railroad securities in 1890 was $4,000,
600; in 1900 it was S11 $4,000. Ii
1890 $1,000 locomotives pulled 1000,
900 cars: in 1900 $1,000 Locomotives
pulled 100000 cars Of larger capacity
In 1890 the railroad earnings were
s52J, 100000; in 1900, $l,336,OOO,OoO
with a general reduction in freight ant
passenger rates.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

At a recent meeting of the Engi-
neers club in Philadelphia F. Lyn-
wood Garrison gave an address emit.
tied Some Notes on China, by an
American Engineer" in which he de.
scribed, with the aid of lantern illus.
trations, some observations which he
had made during 4 recent visit tc
China. He stated that at last China
appears to be opening to modern civ.
ilization; and that the opportunities
for progressive development, especial
ly in the line of engineering. seem tc
be very great. The principal topo.
graphical features of; the country were
described, and its mineral and agri-
cultural resources were pointed out
The only railroad now in operation
is in the northeast part of the empire
although a syndicate of New Workers
has a concession to build 700 miles to
connect some of the principal cities
in the eastern part. The Grand canal
which was formerly one of the princi.
pal means of transportation, is becom'
ing disused on account of the increase
in the coast trade by foreign steam
ers. tA..
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Alexander Graham Bell. the tele-
phone man, a millionaire several times
over, has been serving as a special
agent OF the census bureau. He had
charge of the enumeration of deaf.
dumb and blind population and Is now
preparing his report. Mr.. Bell, who
in early life was an instructor In a
deaf and dumb asylum, draws 50 per
day from the government while en-
gagged in this census work.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
The wife and Mother-in-Law OF MA
Charles Keys. =

Charles Keys.
CLARISSA, Mimi, April Is, (Spe-
cial.)-No family In this vicinity Is
better known or more universally re-
spected, than Mr.. Charles Keys, the
local School Teacher, and his estima-
BILE wife, and mother-in-law. For .
long time. Mrs. Keys has been in Ill
health. Recently. however. she has
found cure for her ailments in Dodd's
Kidney Pills.
Il cannot speak too highly of
Dodd's Kidney Pills, or Of what they
have done for me-" said Mrs. Keys.
MY life was miserable, my back
always ached, also my head. I was
troubled with Neuralgia in the head
and face and suffered extreme pain.
but thanks to Dodd's Kidney Pills, all
those aches and pains have vanished
like the morning dew, and 1t now
seems that life is worth living. con-
slider Dodd's Kidney Pills God-send
to suffering humanity. They may
rightly be named the Elixir of Youth.
while speaking Of my own case
and the wonderful benefit l have re-
ceived, / might also add, that my
mother, who is now an old lady Of
"a years and who lives with me, has
been troubled more or less. with aches
and pains, as is natural with one Of
her advanced age. When she saw
what Dodd's Kidney Pills had done for
me, she commenced to use them her
self, and she says that they have done
her more good than any other medi-
cine she has ever tried.
This testimony is given in the
hope that others who may be af-
flicted as we were, may see and read
it, and be benefited by it."
What Mrs. Keys states n her letter
can be verified by reference to any OF
her many friends in this neighbor-
hood. Dodd's Kidney Pills have al
ready wonderful reputation in Todd
County.
Nothing has ever cured Bright's
Disease, Diabetes or Dropsy but Dodds
Kidney Pills.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Professor William Dewitt Alexander,
who has been for many years at the
head of the survey department of Ha-
wall, has resigned to accept position
on the United States coast and geodetic
survey. He will have charge OF that
branch OF the department which has to
deal with Hawaii and Samoa. He is q
native of Honolulu. his father. mis-
sionary, being q native of Kentucky.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
Pillows for Inval'dA

Small down pillows which can be
rolled into any shape on the top OF
a bolster or large pillow, or may be
made to fit into the back, so as to ease
its aching, are often the greatest pos
sible comfort to an invalid. A fire.
quent punching Of these pillows from
the sides leaves them quite soft and
fluffy and it may be done very quietly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to
learn tnat there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity Catarrh being consttu-
tional disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment HAIL. Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
pretors have so much faith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that IL fails to cure. Send for list Of
Testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Hail. Family Pills are the best.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
Patents Granted to Women.

Since the patent Office was first estab-
lished in 1899 only 5,757 patents have
been granted to women. There are
other interesting figures. There have
been Ais patents issued to colored men,
of whom tweIty-eight were granted to
one inventor and twenty-five to anoth :
er. More than so per cent Of the pat
ents issued are to citizens OF the
United States.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
wher, Snow Sci s by the Pound,

Snow sells in Sicily for about one
cent a pound. 1t is a government mo-
nopoly and the Prince of Palermo de-
rives the greater part of his income
fl ON it. The snow is gathered on the
mountains in felt-covered baskets and
is sold in the cities for refrigerating
purposes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
Bip Order for Wire.

The order, recently filled in Con-
necticut, for a million pounds of troll
ley wire, for an electrical road in In
dia, is the largest export order for this
material ever received in the state.
The reels upon which the wire was
wound required nearly 100000 feet OF
lumber for their construction.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

The annual statistics relative to the
strength of the Swiss army have just
been issued. and show that there are
151,253 men in the first-class, S7,54e
in the second, and 275.296 in the third
making a grand total Of 614,295 SOL
diers. Each man is a properly trained
soldier and marksman at 1000 yards.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

There are twelve agricultural schools
and royal agricultural college in Den
mark. The state has also provided ten
expert specialists to give personal ad-
vice to all who may ask on various
subjects, such as disease of crops, ag-
ricultural machinery, breeding Of
stock, etc.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
Offered University Presidency.

DR.. T. w. jordan, dean Of the Uni
versity of Tennessee, has been ten
dered the position of president OF thu
University of Alabama. He has moi
yet announced whether he will accept
the place. DR.. Jordan has been witt
the University of Tennessee since 1880
He was formerly president Of Emor,
and Henry college, Virginia.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
Proper Thing for a Duchess.

The ermine-lined cloaks are calcu'
lated to cost $500 at the very least
that which regulation requires a duch'
ess to appear in being nearly as long
as a court train, SO that II the rumored
corner in ermine comes off there Will
be a heavy drain upon pin money
this year.-London Express.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Sir Robert Ball says that every one
hundred years the sun loses five miles
Of its diameter. To allay anxiety,
however, he mentions that the dame
ter of the sun is 100000 miles, and that
4O, 900 years hence the diameter would
still be S5S, 900 miles.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
Grasses That Need No Irrigation.

Cattle men are considering the ad-
visibility of reseeding the Black Hills
and eastern Wyoming ranges, where
native grass has been nearly killed by
overcrowding OF cattle. 1t has been
found that five grasses and two alfalfas
will grow In that section without ir-
rigation.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
ers.idsnt GiIman,s Rusy Lie.

Daniel Colt Gilman, who has de-
signed from the presidency of Johns
Hopkins university, had the reputa-
ton of being the busiest head OF a
college in the country. He is inter-
ested in any number Of learned socie-
ties and member of as many COM
mittees and commissions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
War Axes from America.

The war Office has just placed an
order with British merchant for g.
900 telling axes of well-known brand
manufactured in the United States.
The axes are required for the troops
in South Africa, and it appears Brit sh
makers cannot supply them promptly
enough.-London Express.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
Orocou Wants Executive Mansion.

Some of the Oregonians are realizing
the need of an executive mansion in
Salem, the State capital. for the use
of the Governor, and among the prop
critics suggested as available and suit
able is the site of the former residence
OF Col. E. d. Baker. He lived there
when he was elected United States
Senator.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
What Do the Children DRINK

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called GRAIN-Ol
1t is delicious and nourishing, and takes the
place of coffee. The more Grain-O you give
the children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O is made OF
pure grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee. but
costs about a as much. All grocers sell it
lbc and 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
I,,rr,nce L,brarl.n's appointment.

Friends OF Edward Roche Hardy,
librarian of the New England lnsur-
ance Library, are congratulating him
on his appointment to a responsible
position in the New York Insurance
Exchange. He graduated from Boston
University in 1892, and since that has
been prominent in the insurance world
His recent History OF Fire lnsur-
ance" proved a great success.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

On a peace footing, the military
power of Russia consists Of 10000 in
fantry, 10000 cavalry, $4,000 artil-
lery, $4,000 engineers and $4,000 de-
partment troops. The reserves number
100000. There are 74.226 troops on
a war footing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Japan has of late years greatly in
creased her cavalry and still more re-
Gently added nearly forty field bat
teries to her artillery. and as the coun-
try itself produces practically no horses
suitable for this purpose the necessity
for importing them is urgent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
Completa Collection of Taxes.

The farmers of Rock county, Mis-
souri,, seem to be prosperous. The
treasurer Of the town of Lima has col
lected every cent of the tax levy OF
the year and the treasurer Of the town
of Porter reports delinquency
amounting to only sixty-three cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

The s..u.o.o accord.
Records of fish caught by guests are
carefully kept in our hotels. But the
religious record of those that get away
would prove infinitely dearer to the
soul of the truthful Izaak Walton
FIo~'1o Times-TInion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Garfield Tea has long been recog-
nized as the greatest remedy for bowel
and liver troubles; it is made from
simple herbs that cure chronic consti-
patton.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
rendeucv Toward Fiction.

The American magazines from year
TO year give more space to fiction.
There they are but expressing a ten
dency which would seem at present TO
be characteristic Of readers OF the
English language everywhere.-Lon-
don Chronicle.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

A protest against the establishment
of a horse slaughter-house in New
Jersey has brought out the fact that
the slaughter of horses for food Is ex-
pressly permitted by law in the state
of New Jersey under certain restric-
tiOns
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Babies are angels whose wings grow
shorter as their legs grow longer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

FITS Perms nentv Cured dts nervousness after
first days of nr. Klines Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
DE- r. H. KLINE, Ltd. 93i Arch ST. Philadelphia Pa
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

do not believe Pisos Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHN y
BOYER, Trinity Springs. Ind. Feb. is, 1900
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Millions Of sufferers use Wizard OIL
Tor pain every year and call 1t blessed.
Ask the druggist. he knows.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

The manufacturer of wheelbarrows
has no trouble in keeping his goods
before his customers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
stain the hands or spot the kettle.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

The harder it is to acquire any
thing the longer we retain it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Dyspepsia is the bane OF the human system.
Project yourself against its ravages by the use
Of Beeman's Pepsin Gum.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Red Cross is the best Ball Blue the
world knows. Large package &c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Mrs. WlnsIow's Soothing syrup.
For children eething. softens the gums, reduces IN
6ammaton, alays PAIN cures wind cole. 2jc bottle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

The average girls ideal man is one
who will propose.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

At present the florist finds palms
good things to have on hand.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Maud don't like to see you throw
ing yourself at Fred, Elizabeth. Eliz
abeth-Why not? He's a good itch
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

1t is truly fine art to wear new
clothes unconsciously.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Giving advice is like kissing-inex.
pensive and pleasant
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
Why is wedding always Solemn.


II you have Rheumatism, write DR.. Shoop Racine
Wis, Box i3, for six bottles Of his Rheumatic Cure
express paid. Send no money. Pay $3.50 II cured.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUiNiNE TABLETS. An
druggists refund the money IL 1t fails to cure.
l. w. Groves signature is on the box. 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

A woman's strength is most poten
when robed in gentleness.-Lamartine
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

When fortune is on our side popu-
larity always bears her company.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

There are two ways of putting up
VI umbrella in order to soak it,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Better a dinner without meat than
a domestic broil.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Love matches never set the world on
fire.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

The blackboard is the original board
of education.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

PAYS FIVE TIMES AS MUCH AS CORN.
Buy Rice lands In S. f. Texas and S. W. La at $40
to els per acre. Nets sD per Write v. L. Mills
Houston, Tex. Cameron e. MoOre, Liberty, Tex;
Geo. j. McManus, Beaumont, Tex; f. F. Rowson.
Jennings, La; Hiram c. Wheeler. Galveston, Tex
Go south Via Santa Fe Ill. Cen. So. Pac. u rate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

The man who knows how to get rid
of his rheumatism is a wise acher.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
The wrecxins Train

The giant steam crane. the lever OF
re whole system of wreck-clearing,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

The soup" that we often get into Is
cooked by the heat of passion.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-01-31
The QUEENS FUNERAL.
The q. s. Embassy Will Send Three Magni-
fcent Floral Pieces.

London, January 31.-The United
States embassy will send to Windsor
Castle for the queens funeral three
magnificent floral pieces-wreaths from
President Mckinley and Mrs. Garfield
and a cross from Ambassador Choate.
The presidents wreath is feet in d.
ameter, and of solid white camelias,
arums and lilies Of the valley, tulips
and roses, with cluster of mauve and
orchids in the center. The members of
King Edwards suite tell their friends
that his majesty appears overwhelmed
by the sense of responsibilities of king
ship. He has become profoundly grave
and exceedingly considerate to- those
about him. He has worked many hours
daily since the queens death. Society
expects that King Edward will make
St. James the most brilliant court in
Europe.
ROYALTY AND THE MEASLES.
Cowes, Isle of Wight, January 31.-A
squadron of German war-ships, COM
manded by Prince Henry, reached Spit
head this morning. The coffin of Queen
Victoria was finally soldered this morn
ing and inclosed in an outer casket. The
Dukes of Cornwall and York had Sc
we're attack of the German measles. 1t
is expected that he will be convalescent
in a week.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-01-31
A BLACKMAILING SCHEME.
A Sensational Arrest Made in Cincinnati
bv u. s, Officers.

Cincinnati O., January 31.-A sensa-
tional arrest for alleged attempted
blackmail was made to-day by a Unit
ed States deputy marshal. The persons
are DR.. Fred B. Norman, his wife, DR..
Adah S. Norman, and her son by a for
mer marriage, Clyde Sheehan. The
intended victims of the alleged attempt
at blackmail are Howard Douglass, an
attorney, prominent in Pythian circles,
being past supreme chancellor of the
world, his wife and DR.. Crank his fam
lily physician. DR.. Norman has been for
twenty-five years confidential secre-
tary and office man for Mr.. Douglass.
Anonymous letters were received by
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass and DR.. Crank,
demanding $1,000 for the suppression of
alleged information which the writer
said would ruin them if made public.
The money was ordered placed in the
hands of DR.. Norman, who was to place
it in an office window, when the writer,
who gave his name as j. w. Morrison,
would get it. These letters were placed
in the hands of postoffiee inspectors. 1t
was found that suspicion pointed to
Herman Marked postage stamps were
placed on his desk. These were found
on letters sent to intended victims. The
prisoners were brought before United
States Commissioner Adler for a pre-
liminary hearing. Police inspectors are
here from Chicago to compare the
handwriting of the letters sent to Ed
ward Cudahy with reference to the kid
naping of his son with that of the let
ters in this case