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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
On the Lake in a Band Stand.

During a storm that assumed cy-
clonic proportions in Minneapolis re-
Gently, dramatic spectacle was pre-
scented on Lake Harriet where the
big band stand was torn from its moor
ings and sent careening across the
water. Several members of Ellery's
Royal Italian Band were in the struc-
ture at the time, preparing for the
evening concert, which did not take
place. They were swept with the
band stand mile across the lake to
the other shore, where the structure
was battered to pieces on the pilings.
By a miracle there were no casualties.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24

these days. 1t is done by the Hun
garian peasant women, the material
used being linen of various textures in
white or brown holland tint; red Is
the principal color used for embroid-
ering it, although blue is often min.
gled with it, sometimes other tints as
well, and the white embroidery Is
lovely; so is brilliant gold silk on
white crepe cloth. There are curtains,
portieres, tablecloths, bags, bed
spreads, ETC., as we'll as peasant wom-
ems gala frocks beautifully worked.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
ST. Columbia Eootsteps.

A curious freak of nature is to be
seen at Kiel, Kintyre, Scotland. in
the form Of pair of footprints in the
solid rock, which tradition asserts are
the marks left by the holy ST. Column
ba as he stood viewing the land of his
future labors after crossing from Ire
land.
The stone in which the footprints
are embedded is situated on small
hill overlooking Kileolmkill Church
yard, in which still stand the ruins of
the ancient kirk, supposed to be the
first in Scotland founded by the Saint.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
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There is no mistaking the footprints
which are as like the prints Of pair
of sandalled feet as they could be,
even the slightly deeper indentations
of the heels being shown. A pair OF
No. 10 shoes Ats into them almost
exactly. How they we're formed Is,
of course, a mystery; but, while
science can only conjecture, supersti-
ton steps in and supplies the above
theory, which is 80 generally accepted
that "Columba's footprints" are point
ed out to holiday-makers as one Of the
sights" of the district.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
CHANCES In Hats.

Ono of those curious changes IN
what had appeared established as fash
ionable for season has occurred with
regard to hats. The nat shapes re-
main in full fashion, indeed. but all at
once 1t turns out that high erections
are also favored; perhaps a majority
of the smartest hats are dubbed pic
ture," In order that they may be turned
up at one side very high. This Is q
revival Of the fashion Of a couple OF
years ago, but the hats are now worn
less back upon the head than they
then were, so that they have no halo
like effect.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
A Singular Iron Meteoritc.

The University of Wisconsin has
come into possession of unique piece
of meteoric iron. The date of its fall
is not known, but it was plowed up
near Algoma. Wisconsin, in 1887, and
until short time ago remained in the
hands of the farmer who discovered it.
1t is shaped like shield, 10 inches
long by six broad, and an inch thick
in the center. The convex surface Is
smooth, while the concave side is
rought and incrusted with oxide. II
is believed that it moved broadside
through the air, the convex surface
in front. On this surface are strongly
marked lines, radiating from a near
ly fiat elliptical boss in the center.
The lines deepen as they approach the
periphery.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Honey Bees Kill a Horse.

A peculiar incident occurred near
here few days ago. William Hall
loaded some honey at the Linden.
meyer ranch, fourteen miles south of
town, and started with it for Fort Col.
Inns. The bees followed and attacked
the horses, killing one and severely
singing the other. The driver was
also injured. Ed Gibbon of Laramie
witnessed the affair, and was finally
compelled to drive away to escape the
bees.-Fort Collins correspondence
Denver Republican.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
A Lovely Gown.

A gown recently from Paris is of
pale gray camel's hair cloth. The
hairs are very long and shiny. 1t is
made with a skirt that clears the
ground, or seven cores that flare at
the border, and with fiat back clos
ing over under folds. The seams are
slotted and their edges outlined with
silver cord. There are three bands of
the material, an inch wide, round the
bottom of the skirt, each edged with
silver cord. The front Of the bodice
opens over a cream cloth vest, fulled
the least bit, and embroidered in sill
yer and pale blue.
At the top of the back Of the bodice
are interlaced strappings Of the cream
satin deliberately braided in silver and
pale blue.
The sleeves are close from the
shoulder to the elbow and from thence
fall in a frou that Is confined at the
wrist in band braided in silver. The
stock Is of cream satin, tucked, with
glinrs of silver and blue In the tucks.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Carry Mails in STYLE.

Gen. Breckenridge Castleman has
put in bid to carry the mail between
Pleasant Hill, in Mercer county, and
Burgin, Ky. At Pleasant Hill Gen.
Castleman owns a fine farm, and he
has announced that If he gets the
contract he will use coach and four,
with out-riders and footmen. Every
thing will be done in style. The
horses will all be thoroughbreds and
the men all in handsome livery.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Indians Neat Retort.

One of the most richly deserved re-
torts | have ever met with was that
of Sioux girl at the Hampton lnsti-
tute not long since. A silly visitor
to the school went up to the mag
nificert red-skinned belle and said:
Are you civilized?" The Sioux rails
ed her head from her work slowly
she was fashioning a breadboard at
the moment-and replied, NO; are
you?"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Church Whlstlers.

Whistling in church, once regarded
as a proclamation. now bids fair to be-
come a regular feature Of the service.
At one Of the New York churches Miss
Louise Truax has introduced the nov
city Of whistling the ofertory. So sue
cessful has this been in attracting the
congregation to worship that many OF
the most fashionable churches in the
city are now bidding for her services.
New York Letter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Indian Hop Pickers.

Siwash Indians from Puget Sound
and British Columbia, do most of the
hop picking in western Washington,
and the annual migration from the
reservations to the hop yards has
already taken place. The dusky red
man is valuable to the growers, and
in many instances superior to the
white picker. The growers pay 81
a box, and the average buck earns 81
a day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Egyptian Threshing-Fl

The picture shows an Egyptian
threshing- as represented on an
cient monuments found among the
ruins of Thebes. The grain was
trampled out by oxen driven over the
scattered sheaves. The ancient Israel
ties used similar threshing-noors, of
which mention is made in the Old TIES.
lament
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
pressmaker Has RIGHT Idea.

A dressmaker at the Chicago con-
vention complains bitterly that In her
first year of business she accumulated
$1,000 worth of .uncollectable &C.
counts. mo matter how beautiful the
gown we can make, if our business
does not bring adequate financial re-
turns for the time and money expend.
ed we cannot account it a success
said She She seems to have the rlght
idea.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
isles Of Safety"

New York is to have isles Of safe
ty" to be located at congested points
of traffic. They are really harbors OF
refuge for citizens engaged in lodging
street cars, and will afford infinite
amusement to the drivers of the merry
cable car. If the car catches the pas
senger before he lands on an isle OF
safety he's it, and they call the meat
wagon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
To Cleanse Fabrics.

When gasoline is to be used as
cleanser 1t will be found to be much
more effectual If diluted in water.
Pure gasoline serves merely to loosen
the dirt, while the added water Will
wash away the traces Of 1t. Use In
the proportion Of two quarts OF water
to cup of gasoline. Those who use 1t
should understand that it is always
employed at the risk of an explosion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24

come end go is to pay more and more
attention to the question Of which
style is becoming to the especial In
diyidual who Is to wear It; and from
all present indications the autumn and
winter will not show any more def
nitely marked lines than did last year.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
South Americas Lantern Bug.

A queer specimen recently received
in New York from the tropic regions
of South America is the lantern bug.
On the front of its head is hollow
extension, large and colored red and
yellow. At night when the bug does
its flying the hollow head piece acts as
q reflector around the phosphorescent
glow in its center.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
To Freshen Ones Wells.

Steaming wells by winding them
evenly around broom handle or roller
and laying them across boiler OF
saucepan of boiling water to steam fol
quarters of an hour is said to be
an effective method of renovation
Leave the wells on the wood until dry
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Two DISTINGUISHED Stage People.

Maud Hobson, an English actress
who is being touted as the most
beautiful woman in the world" has
arrived in New York. On the same
steamer came an English actor. Her
bert Sheath, who is called the richest
actor in the world. He sticks to the
stage because he likes it. Sheath Is a
crack polo player, clever Jockey and
has many rich friends in this country.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Fashionable Neckwear.

The effect of woman's costume Is
very perceptibly Influenced by the
way she dresses her neck. The girl
who seeks to have all the elements OF
her attire blend into harmonious en-
semble Is very critical about her
neckwear, for she realizes that y
stock which fails to accord in color
and character can mar the effect Of
the most fashionable gown.
The displays of neckwear are so
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24

All the newest shaped skirts are
made with more fullness at the back
and are curved outward at the heR
Narrow flouncings of the material, cut
on the circle, apper on most Of the
better class gowns, but for ordinary
wear they are quite plain, and only
just touch the ground at the back.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Trained Cata In France.
..&A

Trained cats are the latest fad Of
French society women. Fashion de-
crees that the animal must be "edu-
Gated" entirely by it's owner and sew
eral of the best-known women in Par
isian society are giving an hour a day
to training their pets.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Problem for Women.

To the average woman a more i'm.
portant issue this fall than anything
pertaining to her ability to vote is the
frightful problem confronting her of
how to make her last winters cloak
look as if 1t belonged to this years
vintage
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Thief Seen Throuoh TeIescope,

fHIcI 0cSTI IHTVU9H TcIe5COPSs
In one of the hotels in the Zermatt
Valley, Switzerland, young woman
looking casually through a telescope
recently saw burglar in the house
five miles away of which she had
been LETT in charge. The police were
telephoned to and the robber arrested
as he was leaving with his booty.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Pillow Used by Romans.

This was the pillow Of the Romans
To the more ancient plow they added
the coulter and mould-board, and occa.
sionally attached wheel to the beam
to prevent the shear from going too
deep into the earth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
conaestlon In British CITY.

Birmingham, England, has upward
of 10000 back-to-back houses and g.
600 courts, which are entered BY tun-
nels from the street, states the city's
medical officer
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24

To remove stains from and thor
oughly clean stone sinks, they should
be sprinkled over night with chloride
of lime, which should be merely
brushed down with water the follow
ing morning.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Proof Of Old Savlno.

Dear me, john" called the cob
bler's wife. ARE you never going to
stop work? It's most IL o'clock"
whats the difference?" answered the
busy man of the last. TITS never too
late to mend."-Philadelphia Evening
puI1otfu
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
An Ancient Pillow.

The Hack" was primitive pillow
consisting Of stake of spruce-fir with
a bough sticking out at the lower end
cat short and pointed. Such pillow Is
still used in Asia Minor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24

Electrical Manufacturing Widespread.
While electrical manufacturing Is
shown to be chiefly concentrated In
some six Eastern and two Middle or
Western states, the industry Is fairly
widespread, its data being furnished
by no fewer than nineteen states.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24
Autumn Coats.

The coats of all the costumes de-
signed for autumn are made long
enough to come more than half way
down the skirt, and the short jacket
Of last year and the year before is
quite out of date. And yet, to show
how capricious is fashion, an immense
ly smart little coat is on the old-fash-
toned REFER style, double-breasted and
curved in at the Sides After all, the
fashion which remains as many styles
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-24

Hungarian Embroidery.
Hungarian work Is engaging the at
tention of the linen-loving woman
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
Care of Children s Hair

while suggest good remedy to ANXIOUS ono
for the in the har OF mex .
girl may give which very little known on niS sue -
the Atlantic but quicker In results ano mas
not the inconvenience deadly poson3 In brenc
is called staphsaigre: in English louseWorth
have no dictionary hand quite sure tnas me
botanical and can easily get I a
of powder or SEEDS IL must 10
thkly before retiring An ola cea
cloth OF the patient VINO must 70
cline OF vermin larvae no MATER
how thick the cloth. which can be burned ans
three times out -
than week There IS notn-
ing particularly this method It Is certainly less
getting rid Of tho nuisance fet VIA
missionary work have done foF cnoren
from sums the most sckenlns IL
the child get tired. applications could DO aaoe
several during patient bending his OF nes
which dead parasites VIII
minutes When the work OF exter-
tnaton is complete be shampooed thoroughly
A. r.
Until OF official inspection OF the neaos
public schools put into pfaeeco
this scourge children and this horror ana
shame to careful will prevail and increase Every
mail tells story and again. the fashion OF long
hair making plague little girls peculiarly distressing
II is a comfort and ysof dealing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
THE SUMMER GIRL AT BAR HARBOR
DECL lflE
OF YOUNG PEOPLE, 1T is COMPLAINED BY A
NOTED WOMAN AUTHOR, ARE ON THE

royal personages, and as the greater part
of the nation spend their lives without
being thus presented the curtsey may be
said to have fallen into general disuse
Yet it was delightful act OF courtesy,
as the name implies.
Women seemtoo Jealous OF their equality
with everyone else to do more than give
a slight nod. Men, too. seldom really bow.
It Is sufficient to raise the hat; the fine
>oow OF old is hardly ever seen, except on
{ the stage. Gentlewomen are the natural
guardians of good manners. and when
; they relaxed their own. gentlemen were
sure to follow suit. But men were more
thorough in their repu bltcanism. for they
left of all eIegances Of dress, and plain
clothes and a plain bearing naturally go
together; whereas women dress as finely
as they ever dressed, and spend more
than they ever spent, and certainly beau
tiful and costly furbelows III accord with
walk, and rowdy dances.
Now. of course. 1t IS not to be sup
posed that the old order of things VIII
ever altogether return. The highly-pol-
ished speeches. which would make US
impatient now; the well-turned compli-
ments. which we should consider insin-
cere; the regal minuet, only admired
among us as pretty show by skirt
dancers; the carefully composed letter,
written in the exquisite pointed hand
all these things are probably banished
for ever.
But why should not Fashion turn in
the direction Of grace, when she often
some awkward novelty For instance. she
might revert to the courtIy bow OF curt
sey. instead Of inventing the absurdly
angular handshake, with the elbow on
level with the shoulder, introduced a few
years ago. The one movement is grace
ful. pleasing, and complimentary. the
other extremely awkward and disconcert-
ing. Then. again. speech, without be-
coming Grandisonian. might resume some
amount OF polish; but this cannot be un-
less children are brought up with q wish
to please, and girls prevented from talk
ing slang. The homage of gentlemen to
ladies may never regain the worshipful
character it had in the days when Waiver
ley wooed Flora NIacIvor, any more than,
a girl would now sit and sing by a noun
tain waterfall with diamond cincture
round her hair. like Flora herself; but
there might be returning recognition
OF the claims Of chivairy. greater fore-@
thought on mems part for women. s lik<
'Etugs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
NOW HAS A
COLLEGE OF COURTSHIP

and there Will be moonlight excursions
and visits OF observation to the parks.
In the senior year the prescribed studies
will follow the same general line, but IN
addition each student will be required to
show familiarity with his or her studies
and must be able to satisfy the examiners
in the three subjects of ability to arouse
interest, the encouragement OF rivalry
and the art Of expressing affection. Inc
degree Of Bachelor of Hearts will only
be granted when student can bring tor
ward a girl who believes in him under all
circumstances, while the postgraduate
degree Of Experienced Benedict will only
be conferred upon graduates OF the col
lege who, after a year of marriage, can
display certificates, signed by their wives
making affidavit that they have never re-
GREETED their choice.
The plan Of the College Of Courtship
is based on Professor Brooks belief that
the average young man does not know
how to make love to the average young
woman. and that the young woman Of to-
day does not understand the art OF being
loved by the modern young man. In his
opinion the manifestations OF love, or ten
derness and Of devotion are matters
which can be taught to those whose BASH
fitness or lack of initiative prevents them
from seeking their affinity in love. Spon-
taneity is all very we'll for those who
have 1t. says Professor Brooks. but for
those who are without this accomplish
ment course OF scientific lovemaking
Is the best substitute.
A text book, designed especially for the
use Of the bashful. gives the preliminary
and more advanced steps of a courtship.
The lessons are so arranged that every
contingency. both of complexion and dis
position, is provided for. The student who
has made conscientious progress through
this work will. in the opinion OF the fac
ulty, be 50 we'll equipped with the requi-
sites to scientific king that he will
have no difficulty in starting a progressive
conversation with any young woman by
whom he may be attracted, while wo-
man student who has been through the
book will find it easy to make properly
coy yet nticing replies to any sutton who
may present himself.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
Care of Household Pets

have seen prescriptions for the reiefsor
cre OF skin has
fold how to prevent raised
never allow and little cooked
now and then pup little teeth end
then 1t must six month"; they have
cooked meat daily small quantities give
nv care, beefliver fried mush Some chop
when cool slice DID, do not give
grind finely enough dog who seemed to have
was raw; his nothing applied did him
any lasting good husband is druggist had free
access remedies but changed his food from
raw meat bone only at long intervals and
he has almost Will rrtate the skin
do not keep feed them. If they happen to be
around with convenient domestic
pet his clean. healthy. sprighty appearance
that owned, but kept by who loves and
cares for index to the character
OF his r. y U.
The correspondents who fill mail bag with anxious
aadies of their respective household
pets-never them "brutes' ''beasts'-
should pass- this sensible for
preaching hygienic If
disposed the connection in which
the circumstance druggists
we must that she BY virtue OF this
stance the right 20 claim hearing
exceptional weighing comparative
of and remedy.