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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05
FROM THE CATHEDRAL,
This life were british did we Mt some
times n

This life were british did We Mt some
times
Have intimation clear OF wlGer scope,
Hints of occasion infinite, t. keep
The soul alert with noble dlscoEtent
And onward yearnings of justified de-
sire:
Frutless, except we now and then di-
vined
A mystery of purpose, cleaning through
The secular COMMISSIONS of the world,
Whose will We darkly accomplish doing
ours,
No man can think nor in himself per-
ceive,
Sometimes at waking in the street some
times,
Or on the hillside. always unforewarned,
A grace of being. finer than himself,
That beckons and is gone-a larger life
Upon his own impinsing, with swift
glimpse
or spacious circles luminous with mind.
To which the ethereal substance. of his
own y
Seems but gross cloud to make that
visible,
Touched to a sudden glory round the
edge,
Who that hath known these visitations
fleet
Would strive to make them trite and
ritual?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05

when he apologies for carelessness or
elovenliness in written language. In
regard to the fine distinctions of which
our language is capable, it seems pity
to lose them, as we do when we use
one word in two senses, when 1t really
has but one. A quarter of century
ago Mr.. Richard Grant White. who was
no narrow purist, condemned unhesi-
tatingly,' and with great emphasis the
use of the word APT" In the sense OF
likely-as to say that a thing is apt"
to happen. The word apt correctly
means fit or qualified-as in the Bible
phrase "apt to teach" But now our
best writer's use it in the forbidden
sense. And Matthew Arnold seems to
rejoice in that use of it.-Indianapolis
News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05
THE SPANISH GIRL.
She Has None of the Freedom Ameri-
can Girls Enjoy.

bho mas none OF tho rroeuOm Amori-
can Girls Enjoy.
The Spanish girl has none Of the free
and happy times our girls enjoy after
emancipation from the drudgery of the
womanhood begin, says Madrid cor
respondent. All Spanish girls are con-
vent bred and their education consists
very largely in learning to embroider,
which is an art in which they excel.
AT IA or Is, or even sometimes at II
years old, they make their debut In 80
ciety and are considered manageable.
Girls of IA and boys Of 16 frequently
marry, but divorce is unknown in
Spain. If husband and wife cannot
agree they separate and live apart.
The new woman" as we know her
is unknown in Spain, and though the
ladies of that country are often grace
full and clever horsewomen, the bicycle
is only just beginning to make its
way among them. Not only is there
among gentlewomen prejudice
against cycling, as not being a grace
full accomplishment, but their natural
Incidence makes them prefer " be
carried on horseback to having to ex-
ert their muscles to propel bike
AS a rule Spanish girls take con-
siderable inte.est in dress, and though
they have a great love of bright coll
ors they contrive to wear them so
they are becoming. Spanish women
have greater need Of care in the mat
ter of dress than have English women,
for they fade so much sooner. They
come to maturity far earlier than their
northern sisters, and, perhaps on ac-
count CT their earlier marriages, at 40
they often have lost every vestige OK
youth and beauty and are perfect old
hays
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05
Won't Die TIL He's Killed.

Senator Vest is older than his years
in fact as we'll as In appearance.
He is i'll and respondent and refuses
to take cheerful view of life. New
ertheless, his mind is one of the
brightest in the senate. One day he
sank into his chair saying to his
neighbor: 81 am an old man, and I'll
never get over this" Come, come,
Vest, brace up" replied his neighbor;
brace up and you'll be all right. Look
at Morrill, over there; he's nearly 80
and is as spry as man of 49," "Mor-
rill! Morrill," said Vest. Hes set
for eternity. They'll have to shoot
him ON the day of judgment"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05
TWO-THIRDS OF A MAN.
Hemorrhsge Ends the Life of One Who
Displayed Courage. D

HemOrrhago Enus inc LILO OF Ohe VINO
Displayed Courage. D
Alfred Taylor, one of the most inter-
esting patients in the Pennsylvania
hospital, a man to whom the house
physicians pointed with pride as liv-
ing testimony to the efficacy of modern
surgery, died yesterday of hemorrhage,
says the Philadelphia North American.
Taylor submitted to one Of the most
remarkable surgical operations per-
formed in recent days. For nearly two
years he had served as orderly in the
hospital, with nearly one third of his
body missing. From the point of the
jaw to the hip bone the line of his
body on the left side was almost
straight. Surgeons removed his arm,
shoulder blade, collarbone and portions
Of his ribs. Once only before had a
similar case been recorded in the an
nails of surgery. The operation was
performed in April, 1899. Taylor was
the victim of a bone disease that made
the operation necessary. He came to
this city from England. For nine
years he served in the British navy
and for eight years in the merchant
service. In the summer of 1895, while
carrying box on his shoulder, he felt
a sharp pain. An examination re-
vealed a small, blush lump on the
upper edge Of the scapula. In six
months it had grown to the size Of an
egg. Taylor went to the Polytechnic
hospital, where the growth was cut
out. 1t returned almost Immediately
and he was admitted to the Pennsyl-
vania hospital, where it was again re-
moved. Taylor returned to his work
and while at sea the growth came
back again. With his arm and side
terribly enlarged, Taylor worked while
suffering intense pain until few days
before the third operation was per-
formed. Little hope was given him
when he again presented himself at the
Pennsylvania hospital. "One chance
in hundred was the verdict of the
surgeons. Taylor did not finch. He
was ready for the operation. which was
performed by DR.. Robert G. LeConte.
For hours the patient was under the
influence of ether. Next morning he
surprised the surgeons and attendants
by eating a good breakfast. Within a
week from the day he was cut almost
to pieces he surprised them by getting
out of bed and going down into the
yard, where he was found complacent-
ly smoking a pipe. a.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05
A Glut of Sculptures.

The salvage Of the ancient sculp-
lures from the sea, off Cythera Is now
about finished, writes an Athens cor
respondent, and the spare rooms OF
the ministry of public instruction are
literally filed with statues more or
less perfect, and with fragments to be
gradually pieced together. When this
work has been completed Athens will
possess a collection Of ancient Greek
sculptures excelling all others in the
world put together. The city is full of
tourists, for whom the recovered
statuary is the common center Of in
terest.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05
OUR GROWING LANGUAGE.
That Writing Is Most Enjoyed Which
is Most Exact.

In an article in current magazine
by Brander Matthews, in which the
writer discusses the use of language.
there are, some theories laid down thai
will startle, and that doubtless were
designed to startle the sticklers for the
correct and elegant use of that great
Language of which every man that uses
it ought to consider himself trustee.
Much of what Mr. Matthews says is
true. For English, as he remarks, is a
growing language, and so can not be
limited to hard and fast forms. More
over, there is a self-conscious precise
ness thar is not to be commended. 1t
must, too, be admitted that the tenden-
cy is In the direction Of freer use
of the language and of the obliteration
Of fine distinctions. But it Is Just be-
'eause all this is so that we need no
arguments in favor Of liberality and
carelessness. While 1t, is not fatal to
use a split infnitiHe Or an inverted pas
sive-for the best writer's do 1t some
times-it is fatal to be told that we
need not be careful about the way we
write. other things being equal. that
writing lis the most enjoyed which is
most exact and correct. Great writer's
are great intspite of their defects, and
not because OF them. And it will not
do for the little people to permit them
selves thssliberty which the great rhen
take, and which ali sensible people par
don in them. It is always bad preach
ing to preach In the direction of ten
denotes. People do not need to be told
that they! ought to go in the course to
which they are naturally prone. What
they need to be told A. what is amiss
in their lives or their style. Therefore,
Mr.. Matthews is wasting his energy
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05
nor 1t in agin him, fer 'twus my wick


nor 1t in agin him, fer 'twus my wick
ed jealosy tibet done it."
Her renewed cries for help brought
at last from behind great gum tree
a trembling little lad with a scared
face. guilty conscience and a gun
At look from the girl he bounded
away in search for the succor that
was seemingly, life's span in COM
ing.
Pull back the curtains, Susie, an
let me see you, the green trees, an
the sunlight. Come here, chill; why
you've got as thin as me durin' them
awful days of, sufferin': l didn't know
it was in you to grieve so. Don't cry,
sweetheart, it's all over now. You jist
bend down lower. want to- whisper
secret in your year. l love tibet lit
tie boy, Nick, fust, because he is your
brother, an .secon', because he done
me a good turn when he put tibet load
Nv bird shot in me, fer made up my
mind as I walked away from you that
day to sell out my mill an leave the
swamps an you. Yes, leave you, the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05
niCk'S Good Turn.
BY EVALINA RASBURY.
lthor "The House on the Military
Dad

0ulhOi Inc I1OuSc vi thC AhiheoiJ
Road" etc.
Copyright, 1901, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
you CANT mean it fer allus, Susie"
said stalwart Frank Swain, as his
troubled gaze shifted from the gun
in his hands to the angrily flushed
face of the girl standing before him.
'You CANT mean ter throw me over
fer er little thing like that when you
we'll know you're the only gal Twin
I'd give the snap NV my finger fer.
Why darlin', I'd die fer you!"
The girls pulse quickened, and her
heart relented a trife at the mans
words and manner, but no trace OF
the softening of her anger was IN her
voice as she replied Deeds count Ter
morn words with me, Frank Swain;
'twus only las Friday tibet cousin Ed
saw you talkin' to tibet Amos gal ag'in,
when you we'll knowed l was plum set
agin your speakin' to her."
$50 Ed toll you, did he?" he asked
with rising wrath and queer little
hitch in his voice.
"Yes, he has hearn me say many
a time l allus calculated to be fiust
with the man l marry, an s'pose he
didn't want ter see me fooled"
Mighty kind NV Ed considerin'-
we'll, l amt er goin' to say nothin'
more about the matter but this: that
pore unfortunit gal was in deep
trouble an her father bein' one Nv my
mill hans an laid up with the rheu-
mats, an her a stranger here, she
jis' nacherly come to me. l couldn't
refuse to listen to er persons state.
ment NV their misfortunes, could /?
couldn't turn my back on a defense
less Greater, could Ian woman at
that"
But you've turned your back on
me, Frank"
Fer Gods sake don't say that, my
dear gal, why chill"
well end it; you go an listen to
the Amos gal, I'm done with you. See
here, when this chip comes fioatin' up
old Tyronge you may know I've fer
got an fergive-not till then"
She threw the large cypress chip her
nervous fingers had been clutching far
out into the current of the river, where
becoming entangled in some driftwood
it gaily fioated down stream and out of
sight behind the bend at Jacks land
ing.
For some seconds they both stood
looking at the spot where, amid
whirl of white foam, the chip had dis
appeared, when the man, without
word of farewell, turned and made.for
the bride path leading toward Glib
son Bayou, and was soon lost to sight
in the underground.
Now that she was alone-that Frank
had taken her at her word, Susie felt
that she must give vent to her pent-up
feelings in tears or her heart would
break. Undoubtedly this chance inter-
view had proven Improbable; she had
lost her lover and he had shown, no
sign of conscious guilt.
The, report Of. a .gun-shot; clcSe at
hand reverberatef. along the swollen
river and died away in hundred
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05

TWO OLD CARPETS SOLD FOR $4,000
When a carpet gets to be half CEN
fury or more old, you usually expect
to be able to pick it up for a song
perhaps a song of few sixpences-in
some secondhand shop; but sometimes
you will find yourself mistaken, which
would have been the case had you been
at a recent secondhand carpet sale IN
Lisbon.
Two carpets sold there were four
centuries old, and yet there were not
bought for rags. They were carpets
presented by the Infanta Donna Sancha
to the royal convent of st. Antonio in
1900, and were put up at auction to
raise money with which to repair the
convent.
French and German bidders were the
most. anxious, and the carpets were
started at $4,000 A Frenchman final
ly got them for $500, and was con-
graduated on his bargain.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05
HOW TO KEEP HOUSE.

No one would expect to establish a
successful business without conducting
1t upon a systematic basis. Espe-
cially would this be important in a
business requiring employees; then
should method be employed in even
the least important parts.
Many fail to recognize housekeeping
as business that must be conducted
with the same precision as business
of different nature, in order for 1t
to run smoothly and successfully. To
employ method in housekeeping is an
exception and not the rule; the diner
ent kinds of work are oftentimes per-
formed whenever the inclinations seem
to dictate. the greatest part OF the
work of the entire week being allowed
to remain undone until, perhaps only
two days remain in which to do the
work Of six, and, in consequence. the
strength is overtaxed in doing that
which might have been done with no
injury to the worker had it been done
systematically. System cannot be
eliminated from the housekeeping OF
those who are dependent upon but one
servant to do the general housework;
and the housewife must herself do the
systematizing, as few servants are
capable of doing it wisely.
..... Use Note Book.
Sit down with pen and paper, and,
under the head of usual everyday
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05

which it could be performed most con-
veniently and with dispatch, the work
which seems necessary to be done
daily, suggests writer in the Ladies'
World. Determine what rooms must
receive daily attention and the work
to be done in them, II they must be
thoroughly swept and dustea, ETC.;
what cupboards, shelves, dressers, ETC.,
must receive daily cleaning in kitchen
and pantry; the work that must be
done in sleeping rooms; the lamps
that must receive daily attention; the
rooms that require second setting in
order after the noon meal; In fact,
every item should be jotted down,
even the washing of dishes. This is
for the purpose of appointing special
time for the doing of each piece of
work; not certain time of day, but
one kind of work should be given a
place upon the paper before or after
another, and the work to be done in
the order in which 1t has been written;
as certain kinds of work If done before
another will hasten the whole work Of
the day, and fuel may also be saved in
this way.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05

u back to me-:
faint echoes up and down stream. The
girls eyes .dilated and darkened s:.as
she listened, and as If moved by some
powerful, unseen force. she hurried
down the path taken by the man.
Emitting scream. Of agony that
would have rivaled a wounded pans'
theirs cry, she knelt by the well-known
form and took the bleeding head on
her knees.
Frank, Frank, darlin'," she called,
don't you know your Susie? I never
dreampt you'd kill YOURSELF fer my
foolish words"
The mans blue eyes flared open for
an instant, gazing into vacancy, then
slowly closed as he gave d low moan.
In her great anguish the'girltpressed
her lips to the blood-stainedr ones of
her lover and cried: FIN a murder
ess as shore as eff had belt the gun
in my own handi Oh, GOD, don't
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05

Wet fruit stains with alcohol or
pour boiling water through them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05

He who takes the child by the hand
takes the mother by the heart.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-05
Use n Note Book.

Sit down with pen and paper, and,
under the head of usual everyday
work, write down in the order in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07
MANHATTAN Has TROUBLES.

- @@~S ~4A% 2A las 1879 - @1@41@A-s
The following is from the Manhat-
tan Mercury:
Rev Sheldon, of Topeka, preached ..
sermon in that city last Sunday on the
prevalence OF drinking joints, road
houses and wickedness in Topeka
Among other charges against the city
and county officials for not enforcing
prohibition, Mr.. Sheldon said: I do not
see how we can avoid the implication
that some Of these men are getting
blood money cut of it. Mr.. Sheldon
further said in regard to the officers
shutting up these places. They could
do it if they wanted to.
This is a broad assertion, and APP
plies to every other town in Kansas as
well and with equal force as Topeka
We believe in total abstinence, and
practice what we preach, but experience
has taught us that sumptuary legisla-
ton cannot be enforced, does more
harm than good, and invariably be-
comes a farce
The statement that officials can en-
force the prohibitory law if they want
to IS not true.
Riley county has one of the best
painstaking sheriff. Yet they have
not in any way been able to close the
joints or suppress drunkenness Our
present mayor, city attorney, police
judge and marshal were all chosen for
the express purpose of enforcing the
prohibitory law. But they have failed
utterly failed to make progress. In
fact, every practical man in Manhattan
who knows what is going on in and
about the city knows that the drink
habit has multiplied and at times been
scandalous in Manhattan this summer
The mayor can hardly walk out on the
street without being ridiculed or having
unlkind remarks made about his official
conduct and often violently cursed
Good citizens have wrOngfulIy been
accused of drunkenness by the mayor
IL 4 .1r,-.
do not explain were made to prevent a
lawsuit for damages. Strife that Will
last for years has been scattered. legit-
innate business neglected and an un-
savory name for crankism established
Mayor Miller may believe that
mans responsibility increases with his
opportunity. But he is also probably
aware of the fact by this time that
officials know less than any other class
of informed people about drinking
places. He also realizes that his in
fiuenee for good in this community is
gone
Poor Manhattan! It is too bad that
the town where the sons and daughters
of the Kansas farmers are educated can
not be made and kept a good, clean
town by the city and county officials.
Mayor Miller might trade chiefs of po-
lice with Mayor Hughes. Mayor Mil
ler's chief says he can't, but Mayor Mil
Ter wants him to. while Chief Stahl
says he can (raid the Turner's and
Arions), while Mayor Hughes doesn't
want him to.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

IFrom the Philadelphia Record.J
The English language is largely made
up of ifs and butts.
One way to have a housewarning IS
to put in lots of coal.
Truth is stranger than fiction because
it is so much more rare
In these days it is hard for man to
get to the front without backing.
Girls. don't worship an aeronaut, IN
less you are prepared for fallen idol
If YOU don't make hay while the sun
shines you won't cut much ice when it
freezes.
The two most unpopular men in the
world are the baseball umpire and the
weather man.
Blobbs-'.Is it true that Mrs. Hen
peckke's vocabulary is limited2'' Slobbs
Yes; it's limited by her breath
Does you daughter sing Always 2''
asked the guest. No; she stops for
meals replied the 1ong-suffering par
ent.
Nell-"NIiss Antique has given up the
idea of having a birthday cake" Belle
Couldn't get enough candles, I sup
pose"
According to certain kind Of phil
osophy. any man can be q good fellow
as long as he has money enough to buy
the drinks.
ne StOle q KISS lNen gave ~ DdChs
Twas in the sheltering woods.
She. too, was guilty. for, alack!
Receiving stolen goods
Dear Doctor. wrote the Indian chief
who had been asked for a testimonial.
for many years 1 could not learn TO
read, and also suffered from rheuma-
tism. / took one bottle of your medi-
cine and now [ am a well red man"
1 don't Judge by appearances;
It isn't safe, I wot-
The chap who wears a yachting cap
May really own s. yacht
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07
BURroN's OLIVE BRANCH.

Political sagacity has marked the
gatherings of the Kansas politicians
this week, even to the boss busters
conference held in Kansas City on
Wednesday. There was a touchdown
atmosphere to it all that showed that
the sboss- busters soon tired OF kick
ing against the pricks and that the best
thing to do with the national admins
tration is to let it alone.
Senator Burton has come closer to
bringing an olive branch in his hand
this time than upon any Of his previous
visits. Heretofore the spirit Of concili-
alton has been more talked about than
attempted to be put in practice kan
sas' political family, from the practical
politicians point Of view, can stand a
king-be but draw the line on a Poo
Bah
If the Kansas City conference was
the first move in the insurrection start
ed by Comrade Q. H. Coulter, according
to promise, the preliminary engagement
was another Bull Run. The date set by
Coulter as the limit to his patience and
the pulling off of the conference come
so close to conjunction as to warrant
the inference.