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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

seems in itself a monument to the
great American whose residence 1t was
and within whose walls he passed
away.
Standing on the spacious veranda in
TIE Imagination one can picture the
lawns peopled with the great ones or
the past, in their quaint costumes and
with their ceremonious etiquette, as
they gathered to enjoy the princely
hospitality dispersed by the Father
of His Country" or to consult on ques-
tions of statecraft with him whom the
greatest minds of the nation recog-
r!zed as a master.
From the slave quarters would be
heard the voices and laughter OF the
happy blacks--"servants." as Wash
ington would have termed them, Tor
the word slave was obnoxious to the
ears of the owners of these human
chattels even at the time of the birth
of our nation. It is we'll known that
Washington, with far-seeing, states
manlike view, recognized the peril that
dwelt in the institution of slavery and
would gladly have seen 1t abolished,
and we may be sure that on his estate
the servants" had as happy homes
and light labors as could be given them.
His great heart was incapable OF coun-
lenancing anything that even savored
Of oppression.
Here in Mount Vernon 1t was, In
the roomy parlors of his stately home,
that Washington received the news OF
his election as the first President OF
the United States-momentous event
in the history of the world. One can
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
A Fatal Defect.

An Irish woman was looking at re-
frigerators in housefurnishing store,
some weeks ago. After examining
into the merits and qualities Of
number of them, she purchased the
one that the salesman assured her
would keep the food best. Some days
afterward, the woman called and re-
quested them to take that refrigerator
back, as it would not keep anything
better than the kitchen safe or the
cellar. The salesman mildly suggest
ed that possibly she had not put
enough ice in to keep the things cold.
Enough ice in it! Why, you are
crazy, mon; I don't put any ice in it.
Anything will keep cold If you put ice
in it. I bought the refrigerator SO
that I wouldn't need the ice."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Like picture against the blue of lake
and sky.
boat, and unless you believe in me,
shall go away in the boat and leave
you alone in the storm, and not pre-
pare for you luncheon of fish and
berries, as l plan to do"
The fire blazed cozily, and the man
built out the leafy roof, that she might
be quite dry.
"The queen must be safe and hap
py," he said. Helen had never been
called a queen before, but she liked
it.
Disappearing for a few minutes he
came back with FISH aud berries on
large leaves, and a can Of water. He
cooked the fish deity over the blaze,
and Helen produced from her lunch
box, sandwiches, olives and cake, at
which he exclaimed with unfeigned
delight. Such merry meal 1t was,
and before Helen. knew 1t she was
telling all about herself. 1t is so easy
at nineteen, to talk of ones self when
melancholy, sympathetic blue eyes are
lavishing tender glances upon one.
"If l come to Sheboygan, may
come to see you?" he asked. Oh,
that charming air of Difference. 1t
was just as she always knew the hero
w0dld be.
Il believe the rain is stopping" she
ar ,s.l inht in /.
ways" he murmured, lying lazily at
her feet This brought the warm
Jolor into her face, and looking up,
she saw that the sun was beginning to
drop.
Really I must go; the storm Is
! quite over" she said, rising. He rose
too, and looked at her with grave
sadness, saying, ut will be lonely
after you go, but If you will allow
me 1 can take you almost to the VII
iage in my canoe; you are not
afraid?"
NO." hesitatingly. But she went,
sitting quietly in the boat, while he
/ stood in the stern and bent to the
oar.
Both felt the beauty Of the scene
and with that greatest proof of per
feet sympathy, were silent.
The boat grated sharply on the
sand He sprang out, and helping her
took her hand, holding 1t for a mo
ment to his lips.
81 want to thank you, little girl,
he said, "for trusting me as you have
to-day. 1t is good for man to be
trusted. Think of me kindly some
times but speak to no one of me. and
as a pledge ask for one Of these
Hin touched the roses in her belt.
With trembling fingers she gave
him one. Then, smiling sadly, HI
pointed down the road to the station
Goodbye" he said, "and God keel
you" q
Helen saw little of the road for he
tears, and it was through a mist tina
she looked back, once, and saw hin
standing. like picture against tn
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
Mr.. MoReAN's FAvoRlTE GAME.

About the Only Recreation the Great
Financier Enjoys.
]. PierpOnt Morgan was the subject
of conversation in a club in this
city. One of the group discussed the
characteristics of the f1nancier start
led the others by volunteering the.
information:
"He is all devotion to Miss Mill
gen."
Two months have elapsed since this
speech, and now nearly every fash
ionable club knows who or rather
what" Miss Milligan is. 1t is the
last phase of solitaire at cards, and, at
PRESENTS one of the fads of the hour.
Miss Milligan is played everywhere
to-day, and the rainy autumn in coun-
try houses has made the game very
popular. 1t is played with two packs
Of cards and the solution is effected
by the placing in eight rows of differ
ent cards, the aces having the top row
and alternate red and black layers
icing made until the cards are ex-
hausted, when they must come out
in these alternate layers and in rota-
ton of numbers. 1t is extremely
difficult to ccomplish.-New York
Times.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
Couldn't Wait.

Col. William G. Price, Jr., Of the
Third regiment, sat in his tent one
day last week attending to official
business, when he heard one of the
ren, a teamster, swearing like Hes
sian, says the Philadelphia Times. He
recognized the voice, and determined
to reprove the man at the first oppor-
tunity. He had not long to wait.
John" he called; come here" John
responded with a military salute, and
stood before his Colonel unflinching-
ly. John, did l not hear some one
swearing dreadfully down the hill a
little while ago." Eyes, Colonel;
that was me-" you, John; am sur
prised. Don't you remember that I
was to do the swearing for the Third
regiment?" Eyes, Colonel, know;
hut, you see, was coming up the hill
with big load, and the trace broke.
The swearing had to be done right
away, and you wasn't there to do it."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
Hades Located Once More.

Tickets" said the conductor Of a
north-bound excursion train out Of
Kansas City to a man who had been
imbibing too freely few nights ago.
"Ain't got no ticket" said the in
cbriate, half aroused from his slumber.
where are you going?" asked the
conductor as he shook him.
Coin t hell" was the drowsy re-
ply.
"All right" said the conductor
cheerfully. Were due there at $3.50
o'clock. Give me sixty cents and get
of the train when the brakeman calls
Leavenworth."-Ne (Kan.) Re-
publican.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
ENGLISH At FOREIGN HOTELS.
Fearful and Wonderful Combinations
That Are Formed.

Fearful ana WONDERFUL COMMUNICATIONS
That Are Formed.
Many gems of the curious Englisn
Of foreign hotel keepers have been
given to the public. Among the best
is the tale of the host Of well-known
establishment in Greece, who was
wont to greet his guests In an emu
sive manner with: "What you pre-
fare-a bif-tek or a chick-hen?"
Their establishment at the mastery
Of the language was frequently deep
ened when, upon their return to the
hotel few hours later, they found
nothing prepared. It was his only
English sentence, and he did not I'M
derstand a word Of 1t.
This, however, is not quite equal
to the placard in the possession OF
naval officer just returned from Egypt.
He procured it at cafe chantant In
Alexandria. 1t was printed in several
languages and this is the English part:
Every of the consummations Of the
coldness, one piastre besides. Every
of the claim to be addressed directly OF
the direction. During Of the repeti'
lions the price of consummations to
be the same that in every the others
Coffee"
With the aid of the parallel pas.
sages in other languages the mean
ing is found as follows: "All iced
drinks one piastre extra. All COM
plants should be made at the office.
Notwithstanding the performance the
prices will be the same as those OF
other cafes."-Stray Stories.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

rude hospitality? Please come be
Sylvia for my woodland bower"
And Helen, under the spell Of tender
blue eyes, cast away prudence, and let
herself be made comfortable in the
leafy shelter, while her host busted
himself with replenishing the fire.
She had a delicious sense that she
was having a really romantic exper-
fence.
ut is very beautiful. here" she
said. Are you camping or fishing"
as she caught glimpse of skiff
drawn up on the shore and almost
concealed by boughs.
Both" he answered uneasily, "but
you must not ask me about myself.
l am Lohengrin. Yonder is my swan
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
At Quaint Mount Vernon
George Washinetons Home Remains Ia
The Condition Il Was When the Great Pres
ident Departed>>>A Beautiful Spot
(Specia Correspondencel
Especial Correspondence.)

Standing on gently sloping lawn
on the RICH bank Of the Potomac river.
which winds its silvery way gently
beneath, Mount Vernon, the home of
Washington. challenges the admiring
attention Of the visitor long before the
house is actually reached. The simple
yet stately style Of architecture-so
much affected by the great plantation
owners of the South-has dignity AM
grace lacking in the tumble Of styles
Uf the buildings which we have left
behind US in the capital city, ana
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21


Helen Harvey was to spend her va
cation at her aunt's cottage in She
boygan, where the wash of old Lake
Michigan should take the place in her
ears of the buzz of department
store.
She was full of anticipation as she
sat in the northbound train. Two whole
weeks to be out of doors and free,
and Tom was coming up by Sun
day.
Dear old Tom. She thought OF
Decoration Day, when he had told her
his dream of fitting up little nat
and making a home for her, some
day
She had given him no answer as
yet, but had promised to decide be-
fore Sunday.
He was her kind friend, but like
many other young girls she still
waited for the hero Of her dreams,
and started out on her little outing
with all kinds of delightful possibili-
ties in her mind of meeting the I'M
known.
Meanwhile Tom stood behind the
counter and measured off laces, and
ate cheap lunches that he might buy
q box of Allegretti's for Sunday even
Ing.
Helen tried to read but enjoyed
more looking out at the dense
woods through which they were
passing. Suddenly she was minded
to look at her purse and see
II her trunk check and the two crisp
fve-dollar bills which she had bought
for return fare and extra expense
were SAFE
The check had slipped out of sight.
and in searching for it she held the
bills between her fingers.
The train turned sharp curve just
hen, and a strong current of air
swept the car. Instantly the money
uttered from her fingers and out Of
The open window.
Passengers and trainmen were kind
nd sympathetic, and the conductor
gave her a stop over check at the next
station, that she might walk back and
look for the money and come on by
later train.
She remembered that it was just at
the curve, and the conductor said it
was about two miles back, so she had
some hope of finding 1t.
But the tears would come as she
thought of the precious money, so
hard to earn and so hard to save, and
Of how she must write home for
mora.
In spite of her trouble she was In
nuenced by pure air and beauty of the
scene to stop to pick some wild roses
for her belt.
But as she neared the curve she
became absorbed in her search; so
absorbed, indeed, that she did not no.
tice gathering storm until it burst
upon her.
The only thing to do was to push
through the underbrush and seek
shelter in the dense woods. Among
the pines it was almost dry, and her
footsteps were noiseless on the carpet
of needles.
A little way in she stopped startled
for she had come upon habitation, a
shelter made of boughs against a rock,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
When stars Are In the Skies.

When stars are in the quiet skies.
Then most pine for thee;
Bend on me then thy tender eyes,
As stars look on the sea!
For thoughts. like waves that glide BY
night.
Are stillest when they shine;
Mine earthly love lies hushed In light
Beneath the heaven Of thine.
There Is an hour when angels keep
Familiar watch DER men,
When coarser souls are wrapped In
sleep
Sweet spirit meet me then!
There is an hour when holy dreams
Through slumber fairest glide;
And In that mystic hour It seems
Thou shouldst be by my side.
Ny thoughts of thee too sacred are
For daylight's common beam;
can but know thee as my star.
My angel and my dream;
When stars are In the quiet skies.
Then most I pine for thee;
Bend on me then thy tender eyes,
As stars look on the sea!
Lord Lytton.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

friendship are to be believed. his
journey home at the time Of his retire
nent from his high office was the most
joyful occasion for him. In the quiet
ways and peaceful pursuits of planta'
ton life at Mount Vernon he was
happier than when burdened with the
cares Of state. his eight years resi-.
dence in the capital, too, had aged him
somewhat, and he felt he had right
to a period Of rest.
Since the year 1864 year marked
with such bitter political strife on the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

question of slavery-the house and
grounds that had belonged to the no
blest man of his time have been the
property of the nation, and visitors
to the capital city from all states Of
the Union, and from all countries OF
the universe, travel the fifteen miles
to the quiet spot which is hallowed
with such precious memories.
And still and beautiful 1t stands to-
cay, fitting place 9. pilgrimage for the
citizens of all nations that love lib
erty, and above all for those Of that ma
ton which he helped so much to make
great.
The coach houses, still standing,
solid, substantial structures, show
that the estate was maintained In q
cTyle commensurate with the dignity
of it's owner. The whole plantation
must have been busy and beautiful
scene, instinct with the patriarchal
life of the old South.
The buildings and grounds are main
tanned as they were during Washing
tons occupancy, the quaint and simple
furniture has been left untouched, even
the stables have in no way been al
tered, and the surroundings are just
as they were in 1899, when the great
President died. The whole place Is q
monument of an unselfish, patriotic
life. and of the gratitude Of nation
tc one of its foremost sons.
The view from the house Is most
beautiful one, the hills of Virginia
stretching away in panoramic splen-
dor. and the silvery Potomac vending
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

its peaceful way through them. One
cannot but wonder if the great owner
of the grand old place, far-seeing and
wise as he was ever dreamed of the
greatness so soon to be the portion
OF the country he loved so well, or
saw in his visions mighty and united
nation of millions of happy people,
stretching from ocean to ocean, Of the
most intelligent, wealthiest, and pro-
gressive of the human race.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
Regarded each other Il silence.

Regarded each other L silence.
a smouldering fire, and standing be-
fore it all, looking more startled than
herself, man, young, tall, fair, ath-
letic
They regarded each other In silence,
but the girl felt no fear, for she knew
that she had met her hero.
The man spoke first, Are you q
wood nymph or from whence come
xou?" she told her story, sure OF
sympathy. TOO bad, indeed" ne sale
kindly, "but will you not accept my
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
slam,s Prince on Our Authors.

Slams Prince on Our Authors.
Being a writer of no mean ability
himself, the prince, for the time,
posed as an expert critic and term.
mated the interview with the follow
ing estimate Of some unnamed Ameri-
can writer's: They think out plot,
say 100 words; then scene. say 100
words more; then they conceal their
plot in 10000 words and bury their
scene in 10000 more words and the
bookbinder completes the crime. -
Philadelphia, Record.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Austrias first female matchmaker,
Miss Gisela Elfreschitz. has been ad.
mitted to tbL Vienna Watchmakers
Guild. -!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Tiptoe walking symbolizes surprise.
curiosity. discretion. or mystery.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-04-05
A Noted Knight TempIar
Owes His Health to PeTuna.

Colonel T. p. Moody, q prominent
knight Templar, is well known in every
city in the United States west of Buff
falo, N. Y, as a jewelers. Auctioneer.
In the city of Chicago as q prominent
lodge man, being O member of the X.
It's and also Of the Masons. The cut
shows Colonel Moody in the costume
of the Oriental Consistory Masons,
Send degree.
In a recent letter from 5000 Mich
igan avenue, Chicago, Ill, Mr.. Moody
says the following:
"F0r over twenty-five years !
suffered from cafarrh, and for
over ten years I suffered from
cafarrh of the stomach terribly.
"Ihave taken all kinds of nedi-
cines and have been treated by
all kinds Of doctors, as thousands
of my acquaintance are aware
In different parts of the United
States, where I have travelled, but
my relief was only temporary,
until q little over q year ago 4
started to take Peruna, and at the
present time I am better than I
have been for twenty years.
1.-THE soreness has left my st0m-
sch entirely and Il am free from
Indigestion and dyspepsia and will
say to aHwh0 are troubled with
cafarrh or stomach trouble of any
kind, don'f put II off and suffer,
but begin to take Peruna right
away, and keep II up until you
are cured, as you surely will be II
you Persevere. ~
"My wife, as many in the southwest
can say, was troubled with bad
cough and bronchial trouble, and doc
tors all over the country gave her up
to die, as they could do nothing more
for her. She began taking Peruna with
the result that she Is better now than
she has been in years, and her cough
has almost left her entirely. The sore
ness has left her lungs and she is as
well as she ever was in her life, with
thanks, as she says, to Peruna. Yours
very truly, T. P. Moody.
Catarrh in its various forms is rapid
ly becoming a general curse. An un-
doubted remedy has been discovered
by DIR. Hartman. This remedy has
been thoroughly tested during the
past forty years. Prominent men have
come to know of its virtues, and are
making public utterances on the sub
| ject. To save the country we must
save the people. Tosave the people we
must protect them from disease. The
disease that is at once the most preva-
lent and stubborn of cure is catarrh.
If one were to make list Of the diff
| ferent names that have been applied
to catarrh in different locations and
| organs, the result would be astonish-
ing. We have often published partial
list of these names, and the surprise
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-04-05

caused by the first publication of it to
all people, both professionalism nom
professional, was amusing. And yet
we have never enumerated all Of the
diseases which are classed as ca
tarrh. 1t must be confessed, however,
to see even this partial list drawn up
in battle array is rather appalling. II
the reader desires to see this list, to-
gether with short exposition of each
one, send for our free catarrh book.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co., CO.
lumbus, Ohio.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-04-05
Another Wanted.

Little George was taken by his aunt
to see the newcomer, aged one day.
He was duly and profoundly impressed
with the specimen, and asked where
the little brother came from.
God sent it," answered the aunt,
reverently.
The answer made a deep impression
on little George, for that afternoon
he was seen out in the backyard gaz-
ing up into the deep blue sky and
spreading his diminutive apron ex-
pectantIy as he said:
"Dear God, please throw me one
down. too."--Troy Press.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-04-05
GnraeId Accepts.

Washington, March 31.-James II.
Garfield, a son of the late President
Garfield, has accepted the position
of civil service commissioner ten
dered him about ten days ago by
President Roosevelt. He takes the
place to be vacated on the LIST of
April by Mr.. William A. Rodenberg.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-04-05

Herr Meyer Lutz tells the following story:
the clarinet player, a young but clever and
steady lad, jumped up a good deal during
the progress Of the opera. found that his
father, who played the trombone, sat just
behind him, and every now and then he
gave his son kick, with the remark: Look
out, Sammy! there be fiat a-cummin. p
Mainly About People.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-04-05
Await storer,s Return.

Madrid, March 31.-The treaty Of
friendship between the United States
and Spain will be signed as soon as
Bellamy Storer, the United States
minister here, returns to Madrid. Mr..
Storer is at present in the United
States.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-04-05
sultan. brother Dead.

London, March 31.--A report has
reached here from Constantinople,
cables the Vienna correspondent of the
Daily Mail, that Mohammed Rechad,
the sultan's brother and his pre-
sumptive successor, is dead. The re-
port says foul play is suspected.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-04-05
Ina,.n state.man Dead.

Ardmore, !. T., March 31.-Hon. Lewis
Keel, aged 81, prominent full-blood
ChicKasaw Indian, is dead. Keel,vas
q member of the Indian legislature for
% years and at the time of his death
he was president Of the senate.