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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

movement; but the financial crisis II
Australia has icted the dev-top.
ment of the rai.w.y system consider
ably during the last cade. OF the
A $40 miles add to the worlds rail-
ways during the last four years 1901
miles have been constructed In Asia
Siberia accounting for 3424 miles
while British India add 3 020 miles,
Japan 1895 miles and China $50 miles.
The increase in Europe is by no means
great. although the total is 16 342
miles. This is equal to 10h per cent
of the ex sting system, or about 2h per
cent per annum. AS in Asia, Russia
accounts for about third Of the addi-
ticnal European mileage-for b,145
miles. Germany has laid 2547 miles,
Austria Hungary $3.50 miles, while the
English quota is on y SOB miles. The
increase in the American mileage. In
Guiding both contin nts, is IA 100
miles, Of which ra.h r more than hall
has been laid in the United States, but
the increase here is only about l per
cent per annum. The mileage per unit
of area is now considerably in excess
of that of the whole Of Europe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
Work Done by Children.

Ashfie d, Mass, has an annual child
ren's festival. This year was the sixth
anniversary. 1t exhib is work done by
the children during the year. Che
townspeople contribute about $50 to
be distributed in p'iz none over a
dollar-the Yankee notion" being to
incite emulation, without inducing
avarice. At the exhibit are shown
vegetables raised by children, lace
work, bread and pastry, and flowers
and pants Cultivated. 1t is a scheme
that might with profit be repeated in
every small town in the country. In
diana has a great number of towns
that might get up such exhibits. The
plan is very easy it's scope including
almost anything that children may do
or that is desirable that they should
do
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

Among the latest showings in the
best shops is what is cal ed driftwood
furniture. This new stuff counterfeits
most admirably the indescribable sill
yer tint of wood cast up by the sea
after long soaking in salt water. Its
lines are rather relief from the
widely discussed art nouveau, as there
are no curves, everything straight, un-
carved, implanted, and without brass
or deco: alton. Even the pull knobs are
of wood. This de 'ightfully simple,
shimmering gray stuff would be ideal
in combination with Powered walls,
and chintz hangings for rooms in a
cottage by the sea.-Chicago News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
THE WORLDS RAILWAYS.

The average increase in the length
Of railways throu huut the world is
about 1000 miles per annum, equal
to nearly 2H per cent Of the total lines
existing, which at the beginning Of this
century embraced nearly 4S0 900 miles.
OF the increase during recent years
European System, 8 500 milts per an
mum to the American system, while the
addition in Asia is at the rate of $3.50
miles, in Africa LOO miles and in
Australia 100 miles per annum. In
Asia particularly, and in Africa to a
less extent, there has been progressive
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
MERCANTILE MARINE OF JAPAN.

The mercantile marine of JaIan has
been wonderfully developed since the
war with China. Before the war $3.50
Japan had but 400 steamers, and with
two exceptions they were all under
5000 tons, most of thsm be ng Goa t.
ers under 500 tons; but with the need
Of transports to conv,y troops there
came an immediate increase of nearly
100000 tons, which with the first year
of the war continued to increase until
the total was 1853 0 0 tons. The next
year there were 331 900 tons. The pol
icy Of subsidies was adopted, begin
ming with 1895, with the result Of
making total of 300 ships, represent
ing a half million tons. The sailing
craft has increased in a still larger
ration than the steamships. TIE ma
terial Of the boats has also changed
in character, the wooden craft decreas-
ing and those of steel and iron increas-
ing. In 1899 Japan had 500 ships of
wood, 116 of steel and 1cS of iron. ia
pan now has $50 steamers of more
than 1000 tons, and over twonty-six
Of more than 5000 tons.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
THREE OLD SAWS.

II the world seems cold to you,
Kindle fires to warm 1t;
Let their comforts hide from view
Winters that deform 1t.
Hearts as frog as your own
To that radiance gather;
You will soon forget to moan
"Ah, the chee. less weather."
II the worlds a wilderness,
Go, build houses in it.
Will it hep your loneliness
On the winds to din T.?
Raise hui, however slight;
Weeds and brandt smother;
And to roof and meal invite
Some forlorn bro her.
II the worlds vale OF tears,
Smile, til ra nbows span 1t,
Breathe the love that life,endears,
Clear Of Clouds to fan 1t.
OF your gladness lind g cam
Unto souls that shiver;
Show them how dark Sorrows stream
Blends with Hopes bright river.
Lucy Larcom.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
Building Association Decision,

Where a build ng and loan associa-
ton b comes insolvent the Court of
Chancery Appeals Of Tennessee, in the
case Of Williamson VS.. Globe Building
and Loan company ga S. w. Rep,
29S), holds that a borrowing member
whose loan was void as usurious is
liable for the amount received, and
should be credited with interest and
premiums paid by him, but not for
dues paid on stock.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
Debts Contracted on Sunday.

Though note ven on Sunday in
payment of the difference on an ex-
change of property concluded on that
day is void, the supreme court Of New
Je sey, in the case of Brewster VS..
Banta "A Att. Rep, 71S), holds that
recovery may be had thereon where
the maker made an express promise to
pay the debt after the note was gwen
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
CLAsnING RACES IN HAWAII.


The problem of competing races in
Hawaii is considered by Bishop Potter
IN the Century. Who they are who
will ultimately be dominant in his
place 1t is not en- y to forecast. At any
moment the United States may close
its Hawaiian doors to those races
which, of the eastern world, are near
est to the islands, and which are now
represented there by large proportion
of the population-some twentv-four
thousand Japanese and fifteen thou
sand Chinese, who today, in fact, taken
together, make an element larger than
that represented by the Hawai!ans
themselves or any other peoples. Both
these races have brought to the Ha-
waiian Islands forces and qualities
which, originally, were foreign to the
native people. AS the eye ranges the
distant hillsides which flank the rear
of Honolulu, it is arrested by the shin
ing patches of ordered verdure which,
terrace upon terrace, climb up along
their slopes; and the inquirer is told,
in every instance, that these are the
farms and market gardens of the ia
panese, who have in so many like
places taught the soil to yield its in
crease where it never did before. Such
qualities in any people, are sources of
power and wealth; and when 1t is re-
membered that behind the Japanese
have come the Chinese, whose thrift
in the eastern wo Id is proverb like
that of the Ere nch or G rmans in the
western, 1t is plain that their influence
upon the future Of the Hawaiian
islands must be deep and lasting. AL
ready, in the case of the Chinese, has
their capacity for agricultural work
revealed itself in the vast sugar p an
tations which American and ether
capital has acquired, and is admins
tering with characteristic skill and
profit; end already there are token
of the wealth which. aided by this
foreign labor, these can extract from
a rich soil and from singularly IA
vorable climatic condition. Sd the
problem is set; the m x:ure of rae S,
energies, industries, and Of the higher
moral qua!iti:s watch these various
strains, ances ries, and activities stand
for. There are other THEFT RS in which
the same drama is bang played ont
under much broader and, it may be,
more complex conditions, but not in
which a more int, estirg or indeed
dramatic experim mt is being made.
1t will be for the government and the
people of the Amer can republic to
demonstrate that they are equal to a
task in itself so del cate, and in its
consequences SO ave and important.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
Women and Patents.

FROM 1874 to 1895 women have
taken out 1905 patents. Women
have invented many important things.
The woman who began by inventing a
corset is now inventing reservoirs and
dams. Another woman has invented
lock with 5000 combinations and a
letter box now in daily use for houses.
Home Life.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
CHANGE AFFECTING MANY ENTER
PRISES.


There is a general movement on foot
among the Plantations and other in
dustries using large quantities OF fuel
for the subst tution of crude petroleum
for coal, says a Honolulu correspond
ent of the Chicago News. Fur of the
Maui plantations, those controlled by
Alexander & Baldwin and Brewer &
Co., have p actically completed con-
tracts with the united oil producers OF
California for a change from ccal to
oil. The change will affect every plan
tation which maintains pumping
plants, all the railroads Of the Islands,
the Honolulu Iron Works and some
smaller enterprises. 1t is estimated
that during the fl st year after the
change begins to be made, from ESQ, 600
to 100000 barrels will be used and
after this at least 100000 barrels an
nually. Oil will not be used in the
sugar mills themselves, as the "ba-
gasse," the ground-up cane, can be
used for fuel for this purpose and af-
fords sufficient supply for this pur-
pose. But wherever pumping pants
are in operation for rating water for
irrigation, coal is used for fuel and IN
these oil will be substituted.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
Care of the Complexion.

Many persons with delicate skin 'uner
greatly in winter from chapping. FIRE.
ouently the trouble arises from tue use
of impure soap and cheap saives, Inc
face and hands should be washed ceiy IN
clear, hot water with Ivory soap n 1T
lie mutton tallow or almond oil may be
used after the bath to soften the ski.
ELIZA r. PARKER.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

The first church building erected
specially for worship and used for no
other purpose, was put up In Boston
in 1882. Before that date the Puritans
held their meetings in private houses,
or in house which also served for a
schoolroom.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
WHEN YOUR GROCER SAYS

he does not have Defiance Starch. you
may be sure he is afraid to keep It until
his stock of u OF. packages are sold. De-
fia1ce Starch Is not only better than any
other Cold Water Starch, but contains l6
OF. to the package and cells for same
money as u OF. brands.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
SOME ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
UNION WORKMEN.

A Mixture of the Toilers of All Races
In Hawaii VIII Bring Out All the
Highest Qualities Which These An
cestries Stand For.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

Foolish and obstinate people alone
suffer from neuralgia or rheumatism.
For they can always secure Wizard Oil
and cure themselves.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

Oropsy treated free by DR.. H. H. Green's
Sons, Of Atlanta, Ga The greatest dropsY
specialists in the world. Read their adver'
tisement in another column Of this paper.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

Piso's euro is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections Of the throat and iungs.-wA'
o. ENpsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb H. iS0@
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01
GREAT INDUSTRIES OF MANcHuRIA

GREAT INDUSTRIES OF MANCHURIA.
Manchuria has an area of $4,000
square miles, and it is one of the m st
fertile countries on the GLOBE. There
are no better crops in all Asia. The
Manchus have barely scratched the
surface, and yet tie business activity,
the actual traffic and the tangible re-
suits are a continual surprise. Well
informed pers ons, merchants, miners,
officers-assert that it is richer in re-
sources than any other part of China.
The main roads leading south and
north are sad to tie ng sted with
the crowds of carts, people and beasts
of bur den, all heavily laden, moving in
the early winter. During the whole
peri of navieati on the river from
Niuchwang, north, thousands of Chi
nese boats are cont nually plying. The
volume of business dine is estimated
at from $4,000 900 to $100,0O0,0OO, and
yet no part of the land is worked &C.
cording to Europ an methods, and
only the least portion of it is cultivat-
ell, Mi let, beans, wheat, hemp, indigo,
and op UNI are the principal products
cultivated.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

Some men are considered narrew-
minded because they make specially
of minding their own business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

Its difficult to love thy neighbor as
myself If the aforesaid neighbor has
a mania for borrowing things.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

r,re Permanently Cured 10 hts ivousness after
crst davis use Of Dr. Kine's Great Nerve kestorer'
send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatises
EB- r. II. KLINE Ltd, ssi Arch ST. fniaoe@nis'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

1t always amuses people to see little
dogs fight.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

Better distant friend than an in
innate enemy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

Every man likes to lean on some
other man.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
silk, wool or cotton perfectly at one boil
ing. Sold by druggists, 10c. per package
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

Clear white clothes are sign tnaI tne
housekeeper uses Ked Cross Dull DUO
Large 2 OF. package, o cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

If seeing is believing the blind man
must be a skeptic.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

The STORY that sounds funny to
YOU may not be funny to other people.
Don't repeat it to often.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-11-01

The golf player who gets lost is
anxious to locate the missing link.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-05
Subscription Pricc I,
Go URT or GENERAL SESSIONS
June Term 1901

5 Ourireport last week closed with the
trial Of Jim Harris and Walter Hines for
the killing OF Capt. Garter on the alter
noon Of February 18th, 1900.
The case consumed Thursday and
part Of Friday and was given to the
jury about five o'clock The jury was
out only a lew moments and returned
with a verdict oi guilty as to both, but
"a Recommendation to mercy as 10 Walter
Hines.
His Honor then with touching lee
sturc to both proceeded 10 pass sentence.
1 iiincs was sent 10 the state pcnilcn
tiary for lie.
Jim Harris was sentenced 10 be hung
on Friday the 0th day OF August
between the hours oil 10 and O'Clock.
This closed the criminal business ol
the summer term, sara Ills Honor re.
turned home. 1'hl convicts oil this term
, Huston, Thomas, Frank Leak and Wal-
tter Hines were each sentenced TO the
penitentiary, and were sent Tor on Tues
day and were taken over to that nsti>
tuition.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-05
From Earls Bay.

We are having some very warm
weather now.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wright spent
Saturday and Sunday at Mr. D. p.
McQuaige.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Spears spent Sun
daY n nc homcof Mr. Daniel Clark
They @was an I4e ctean suppcr given
al Mr D l McOpaigc's SATURDAY
Yery much pmy fegret Gould hot 80
pl>aaent,
Sir u A'. Clark aud sister Miss
Beuie2&tcd bI'ighlsyilte Saturday and
Sunday.
Ask Miss Cora Clark who that was
called by on a bicycle. Mr.. Clark better
keep his eyes open.
Misses Cora Clark, Alice McOuagc.
LIZZIE Spears and Lucy Bundy visited
Miss Mary Hubbard Wednesday.
Ask Nr. w. II. Wootllcy what that
new house on the road to Hebron
means? | think lie will show you la,
ter on.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Spears spent Sun,
day afternoon al the home OF Mr.: vii
liam Spears.
News is scarce will close.
July 1901. l..
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-05
Dots from Prospect.

Mr.. Editor AS I have seen
nothing from here | will give you
a fcW items.
General Green is commanding
in this country.
Rev. w. S. Goodwin filled the
pulpit at Ebenezer Sunday, and
preached an able sermon, which
was greatly appreciated by his
people who delight in his coming
back to his old work.
Mr.. e. D. Grant had cotton
blossoms on the 29th of June. This
one | send you was gathered from
a 10 acre field.
Mr.. L. L MoLendonand daugh-
Ter Miss Mary visited our church
on Sunday
Rev. N. L. SWEET was also down
on Sunday and spent the day with
Mr.. IL. S. Grant.
| think that I can report two or
three marriages soon, if the horse
stays hitched at the same place.
I will close for fear of the waste
basket, with best wishes to the
Democrat.
July |, 1901. Stray Coon.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-05
What Il Baltimore Editor Says Of
Democracy.
Baltimore News.

y democrat" has come to be variable
quantity, the meaning oi which no man
can define to the satisfaction OF other
men. much less exemply in his p,blic
record. OF the words in the English lan~
guage, il has become the least determi
na:c 1t means much or little, everything
or nothing, all dependent on the poin,
OF view. and until some common point
of view can be agreed upon. it would
not be bad idea tor Senator McLau.
rim to drop argument and stand pat on
the bald assertion that he is as good
democrat as Senator Tillm he
could do with clear conscience and
also without any undue violence to the
truth. Zach Of them has departed so Tar
from The original faith as expounded by
Jefferson, whom they both invoke and
who, by the way, seems to have done
considerable wabbling on his own SC
count, that he would recognize neither
as his disciple When one, therefore.
hurls at the other the awful accusation
OF being no democrat it is merely a
repetition OF that often quoted contro
versy between the pot and the kettle.
and alike without advantage to either.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-05
Why Do People Do IT,
why is i Mr.. Edi,or.

"Why is it Mr.. Editor,
When most folks goto wtite,
With the very best lead pencil,
Dlxons Best Graphite,
"They always stick 1t in their mouths
And ruin the best oil lead
From the time they leave the cradle
Until--"ell. till ,hey'r. .!eaa.'
| have taken the above two v,,scy
from long rhyme III "Graphi,e A
II ls true girl AMI woman, by
md man stick q lead pencil a
their mouths. Why they take il
raw aud don't cook it 1 never
could tell. Tho least thought, III,
least exercise of common sense
would tell thom it was detri,hen.
tal III way. The wotted point gocs
off with the first letter which can
not De clearly erased, and the wet.
ting is continually destroying the
fine texture Of tho graphite. WI,
Oh why do people do ii? i
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-05
The May number Of Everybody's

The May number Of Evcrybody's
Magazine was pronounced by com
petent critics the best magazine Of
the month. The July number is far
better. Nowadays this publication
is not compared with its 10-ccnt
contemporaries. It is proposed that
1Everybody's shall be the best mag
.azine published, and the july num-
Der will be found to realize the am
bition
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-05

A fashionable gamo Of Base
ball the first of tho sea son WAS
played OIL the Diamond here on
Tuesday afternoon between Mo
Coll and Bennettsville. The Ne.
Coll boys entertained them
handsomely cnd the game ended
II TO j II favor Of McCoIl,
Quite a number won't down 10
witness the game.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-05
A Farmers Rally.

/
A lucky farmer Of the "Flats'' was up
Saturday and called He made good
suggestion that we here give that others
may think over it, and if worthy OF note
give it 4 trial.
II is a picnic OF farmers 10 talk over
the experience had with general green"
during May and June 1901. He believes
II would be entertaining and profitable
TO all Hc thinks 1901 wos fully as bad
as any in previous years. and he knows
some OF the experiences must he worth
telling again. He told us good one on
himself that occurred few years ago
when not lew thought crops were gone
and hard scratching was done to save
them too. He was ovcrseer for Mr..
Blank, who GOT pretty blue. The use
OF the Dixie was something new. He
had large field that was in bad fix TO
save il and his "rep" too he put his
Dixie to work The Boss came by
took look, and with anger III his eye
said: III - i---.-! what kind Of scien.
tific farming do yon Call ,ha,1" The
oversccr kindly replied; ~ am not farm
ing now, am killing grass" His plan
did kill the grass and saved the crop
The Dixie" has been popular ever since.
Our friend thinks the experiences ot 1901
wonld make the occasion interesting,
and the tales told worth listening to.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-07-05
Atlanta Ga. Nov = Ieso

Atlanta, Ca, Nov, I, 1870
DIR. 9. J. Moflett- Dear Sir: / canno
too strongly recommend your TEETIiiNA
(Teething Powdcrs) TO mothers as one q
the best medicines they can obtain iol
their debilltated and sickly infants.
have used It with very satisfactorY gc.
suits the past summer with my child,
and while we have heretofore lost child
or two from teething under other ,ca,.
edies, our present child that has iaker
TEETIIINA. is a ilne, healthy boy.
am, very respectfully,
A. +. Brown, Nj. D.
(Brother OF u. S. Senator and t.y
Gov. Joseph E. Brown.