Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-12

also objected to seeing himself In a
looking glass, and would have none
about his residence. The only mirrors
he had in his house were comparative
ly small and were kept in the rooms
reserved for ladies whom he enter
tanned. He had similar aversion t.
clocks. and kept none in sight.
Wanted His Mind Fres From Care.
Certain subjects were always forbid
den in the presence of Mr.. Gilman.
Age. time, illness, death, accidents or
calamities-all these were not to be
in any way referred to. Unpleasant
things" that is the heading undet
which they were grouped
II, in spite of care, a guest should
stumble into mention of anything "un-
pleasant" his fall rom favor was i'll
stantaneors.
You better pack your trunk. the
carriage will be ready" was Gilman's
curt manner of dismissal and never
again did that offenders name appear
upon the list of the houses guests.
The House at Black Rock.
At times the beautiful house at
Black Rock would shelter only beyy
of handsome women. Again, only
crowd of men would be in evidence.
Rarely was there mixed party. Never
was there a plain woman to be seen.
Beauty of feature, grace of form. these
were essentials of every woman who
found favor with the eccentric million
aire
Mr. Gilman's strange manner OF liv-
ing gave rise to much gossip and the
busy tongue Of rumor oft coupled his
name with strange orgies at his home.
But those who knew Mr.. Gilman best
deny vehemently any improprieties.
He himself was strictly temperate ana
he enforced abstinence from intoxi-
cants upon the young men who were
his guests Men of more mature years
were at liberty to drink reasonable
amount at their meals and the Old
gentleman would urge the young wo-
men at his table to take several glasses
OF champagne. HIS OWN ullhh was
mineral water.
Travelled In POmp.
Wherever he went his eccentricities
accompanied him. When he visited
New York he lived in great pomp and
usually occupied the bridal suite in mis-
hotel. There he entertained like
prince, spending money with reckless
prodigality He gave dinners nightly
and usually theater party followed.
beautiful women, was feature of the
His four-in-hand coach, laden with
metropolis on such occasions. In sum
mer he was frequent visitor to
Stockbridge and Great Darlington
where, surrounded by some of his devo-
tees, he made merry. The trip to and
from these places was usually made
by coach, several relays of horses be-
ing taken and the entire distance be-
ing covered at a speed which startled
the natives and made lovers of the
horse sigh.
Gilman's stables were among the best
in the country and contained from 81
to 40 blooded horses. A few years ago
at fabulous prices he imported 10
splendid English horses.
Like Roman Emperor
In appearance Gilman was tall and
spare with strong. clean cut features
and snow white, silvery hair, which he
kept cut close to his temples. He was
smooth shaver, and his friends say his
profile was like that of some old Ro-
man emperor, with magnificent nose
and square, determined chin. If there
was anything unpleasant in his APP
pearance it lay in his small, rowing
dark eyes, that rarely remained fixed
on the face of a person talking to him.