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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

$50 far as l have heard" said @
man who got back from South Ameri-
ca recently, ''the newest practical ap-
plication of the X-rays has been made
by the postoffice authorities at Buenos
Ayres. They have turned it into a
government detective, and a valuable
one it makes, too.
1T is against the law in the Argen-
tine Republic to open registered mail
to examine the contents, and jewellers
have taken advantage Of the fact to
smuggle jewels into the country In
registered letters and packages on q
large scale.
THE authorities knew that the
smuggling was being done, but there
seemed absolutely no way Of stopping
it short of repeating the law concern
ing registered mail, and that would
have been difficult.
one day somebody thought of the x
ray, says the New York Sun. An ex-
perimental apparatus was installed in
short order, and just as was expected,
it revealed watches, chains, rings,
gems and all sorts of jewelry in regis
tered mail in astonishing quantities.
Such evidence was, Of course, suf-
ficient for a court order to open the
packages, and during single one Of
the first weeks that the plan was tried
more than $4,000 worth Of property
was confiscated.
AN X-ray machine is now feature
of every postof1ice in the country that
receives foreign mail, and registered
letter smuggling is as dead as Moses"
The heart that sings, wings itself to
heaven.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

Okechobee, who for twenty years has
Everglades his home, on one Of his
periodical expeditions into one Of these
lonesome wilds, noted what he sup
posed to be the pathway Of an i'm
mense alligator. For several days he
visited the locality for the purpose of
killing the saurian, but was unsuccess-
full in finding him. He studied some
plan to outwit it. A large cypress
stood near its pathway and he con-
sluded the best thing for him to do
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03
ENGLAND'S NEW CATHEDRAL.

Roman Catholic Edifce at Westminster
to BE Magnificent Structure.
1t may occur to the observer as a
coincidence that the building and ap-
preaching completion of the Roman
Catholic Cathedral in England should
synchronize with the exodus from
France of so many members of mon
astic orders. Already home for
Benedictines has been established in
the Isle of Wight, and there appears
good reason to believe that the breth-
rem of the Grande Chartreuse will
make Sussex their new abiding place.
Not all those who purpose quitting
France rather than submit to the as
sociation's law will go to England,
but there is evidence that the priest
hood will be strengthened by the ad-
dition of an appreciable number. To
the Roman Catholic Church, then
the new Cathedral at Westminster
will be especially welcome at such a
crisis. In the United Kingdom are
close upon 100000 members of this
church, Of whom fifth are resident
in England, 3.952,OOO in Ireland, and
$4,000 in Scotland.
The new Cathedral at Westminster
will, when complete, be very hand
some and spacious building. 1t
stands in Ashley Gardens, in the rear
OF Victoria street, Westminster. The
site of the Cathedral will be conspicu-
GUS to those who pass afar off, mas
sive tower, over $50 feet in height,
and surmounted by great cross,
plainly marking the situation.
Cardinal Vaughan's residence ad-
joins the Cathedral, the completion of
which is now coming to be looked for
ward to with eager expectation by
members of the Roman Catholic COM
munity. 1t is worth noting that there
are now three cathedrals in progress
-one in New York, one in Cape
Town (both Protestant), and this one
at Westminster. The Westminster
Cathedral, it has just been announced,
is to be opened on June 20 next, so
that the event will synchronize with
the coronation.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

liner of note upon the continent Is r~p.
resented in this truly regal outfit. II
took thirty-four trunks to bring the
things across the ocean.
Former Senator PETER OF Kansas,
with whiskers longer and better
groomed than in the days when he &C.
cupied seat in the sencte, was a
visitor 70 the senate chamber during
the first days of the session. He took
seat on the Republican side next te
Senator Burton.
Senator Cullom Is defending his COM
mittee room against the onslaughts OF
Senator Steve Elkins, who thinks he Is
entitled to IL. Cullom has had his
present room for nearly twenty years.
He does not care to leave. Tom Plat
of New York has the room fitted up
for Cullom, and he will not get out.
So Elkins is the homeless member at
present.
The latest crank to annoy the presi-
dent wanted to borrow money. He is
Adrian c. Pickhart, Of Plainfield, N.
j., who came to Washington with the
record of having secured $2.75 from a
New York cabman on forged check.
Doubtless Pickhardt believed that q
man who could cheat New York cab
man could borrow money from the
president of the United States. He
wrote letters to the president naming
sums he would like to have as temper
airy accommodations and was arrested
and locked up for his pains.
Uncle Joe Cannon, chairman of the
house committee on appropriations
thinks the war revenue taxes will be
taken off by this congress: at is Just
my personal opinion" said Mr.. Can
non. 1.-THE occasion for them is gone.
There is enough revenue without them.
They are most vexatious. and little
repeating paragraph would do the
work. Perhaps the tax on beer will be
retained, but they might as well all
CO."
Mr.. Cannon, Familiarity called Uncle
joe" much in the same sense and with
the same good-natured regard, consid
cred in his capacity as custodian Of the
public purse, as the people entertain
for our national and titular guardian
Uncle SAM" is pre-eminently fitted to
continue at the head of appropriations
"a committee which, year in and year
out, is perhaps the most important of
all. and regularly performs the most
laborious and exacting work done in
congress.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

large around as a barrel ten feet
farther back.
The snake stopped within easy reach
Of his gun, and raised its head to take
precautionary view of his surround
ings. AS it did, Ferret opened fire on
it, shooting at its head. Taken by sur
prise the serpent dashed into tine marsh
at railroad speed, while Ferret kept up
fire on it until he had emptied the
magazine of his rife. but failed to
stop 1t.
About four days afterwards he ven
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

would be to climb this tree and take a
stand for his "gatorship." a.e accord
ingly prepared himself and took a po-
sition in the tree.
For two days he stood on watch
with his rifle ready. but without the
desired success. On the third day, be-
fore he had been on his perez. an hour,
he was almost paralyzed by what
looked to him like an immense serpent
gliding along the supposed alligator
track. He estimated it to be anywhere
from twenty to thirty feet long and
fully ten to twelve inches in diameter
where the head joined the body, and as
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03
PecuIiarities or Hindoo BARRIERS.

The BARRIERS of India rank with the
washerwomen. The son of a barber
must be barber all his life and his
wife must be BARRIERS daughter The
Hindoo shaver travels about in search
Of customers, and the barbering is
done in the street. But there are no
stools, both barber and customer
squatting on their heels while the OPP
Grafton is performed. The Hindoo
barber is manicure and chiropo-
dist as well, and his pay is wretched-
ly small They often act as sur
geons, and they make a speciality Of
piercing the ears of young girls for
earrings, while BARRIERS wives are al
most always hairdressers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03
The Cars BARRIERS.

No Nihilist will ever get chance
at the Car of Russia with a razor,
at least in the guise of barber. The
autocrat has his beard carefully
trimmed, but with scissors. Even
this is treated as responsible and
important function, and of the four
Grand Masters of the Court, as they
are called, one always attends the
Gar when His Majesty is under the
BARRIERS care. Not that any doubt is
felt as to the fidelity of the tonsorial
artist. The family of the Guelabovski
have been BARRIERS to the imperial
house of Romanoff from the time Of
Car Paul.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03
WASHINGTON LETTER
NEWSY AND INTERESTING GOSSIP
FROM THE CAPITAL.
Mrs. Mckinley, Despite Her Sorrow
Remembers Her Old Frlends-Sketch
of the Democratic Leader of the
(Special letter.

Especial Letter.
H HE approach of Christmastide
will be sorrowful for Mrs. Nc
Kinley. She has, however, not
overlooked it or forgotten her
old friends. All the ladies OF the
Cabinet have received little SOU
venirs Of her friendship. These have
taken the forms of tokens of her skill
and industry. Some have received
slippers, knitted in black wool and or
namented with gray ribbons. Other
little fancy articles, which Mrs. Nc
Kinley delights to fabricate, are also
In the bundles.
There is still living at the capital a
venerable negress who was servant
at the White house during the whole of
President Lincoln's residence there.
Her name is Elizabeth Keckiy, and she
lives in a comfortable brick house,
bought with her earnings, where she
sacredly guards the relics of her life
in the White House. Among these are
an unpublished portrait of President
Lincoln, taken in the conservatory with
a group of Indians who were at that
time on visit to the great father;
a picture of little Tad" given to Mrs.
Keckly by the President himself, and
photographs of the President and Mrs.
Lincoln, also gifts from the dis
tinguished originals all of them in the
little black walnut frames which were
Ia fashion at that period.
A new chef has been installed at the
white house. The old one, Sinclair,
could not keep up with the strenuous
place. William Pinckney, also colored,
succeeds Sinclair. Until made steward
he was special messenger for Roose-
Welt. He comes from Albany.
Miss Hays engagement to Payne
Whitney meets with hearty approval
on all sides, and both Mr.. Whitney and
his betrothed have been warmly con-
graduated. No young woman at the
capital is more cordially liked or more
sincerely esteemed than Helen Hay.
Her childhood and the greater part of
her girlhood were spent in Washing
ton, her friends here call her by her
first name. and have watched her liter
airy career with keen interest and
sympathy. The wedding, which has
been fixed for February. will take place
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03
Il! LdI{edStue Bfid{ehthe World ::
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At Rockville, few miles from the
capital Of Pennsylvania, can be seen
a stone bridge that is five times long
er than any other stone bridge in the
world. 1t has just been erected by the
Pennsylvania Railroad company, to
replace an iron bridge Of two tracks.
This bridge contains four tracks, and
permits two passenger and two freight
trains to pass each other at the same
time on the bridge.
This cannot be done on any other
bridge in the world. One end of this
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

An enormous reptile, more like the
mythical dragon than land serpent,
has been killed by a hunter in the
lower Everglades.
For one hundred years it hAs not
only been tradition among the Semi
mole Indians, who inhabited the bor-
ders of Lake Okechobee. but it is
stated as fact within the knowledge Of
some of the Indians now living that
an immense serpent made its home in
the Everglades and has carried off at
least two Indians
Recently, Buster Ferret. one of the
boldest and most noted hunters in
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

at Miss Hays home, and will be quiet
one. owing to the deep mourning of
her family.
The Democratic minority in the
House of Representatives has leader
of conspicuous ability. He was elected
Chairman of the Democratic caucus of
the House for the fifty-sixth congress,
and has just been reelected for that
position for the fifty-seventh congress.
\ He is James d. Richardson of Ten
knessee.
} Mr.. Richardson has served continu-
n slsly in the House of Representatives
Representing the Fifth Congressional
W0istrict for 16 years, and is now en-
,tering on his ninth congressional term.
He is close observer of events
(which transpire hourly during the ses-
(sions of congress, and never fails to
Wake advantage of every opportunity
That presents itself to strengthen the
minority He is strong and faithful
leader, and although he has been high
ly honored by his party in the past, he
Will liSc W SiCutSi hCi6hIo do tiue
progresses.
Mr. Richardson always ta les an ac-
tive hand in national and congressional
political contests. In 1896 he was tenn
sporary CHAIRMAN of the Democratic Ma
tional convention; in 1898 and 1900 he
was Chairman of the Democratic Con-
gressional Committees for those years.
In 1900 he was elected permanent
chairman of the Democratic National
Convention at Kansas City, a position
which he filed with credit to himself
and benefit to the party. AS par
Humanitarian he has few equals.
IL propose becoming interested in all
legislation" says Mr.. Richardson, that
may be presented to the consideration
OF the House, particularly, l may say,
TO the questions relating to trusts,
tariff. ship subsidies, revenue reduc-
ton. reciprocity treaties, etc. Backed
Nv united minority will endeavor to
compel the majority to be more care
full Of the country's interest than they
might be If their opposition was weak
and divided"
The new gowns Of the Countess Cas-
SIM, the lovely daughter of the Russian
ambassador, will dazzle the nations
, sapital, and 1t Is said that they surpass
"a cost, richness and elegance anything
IL: America. Every modiste and mill
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03
FLORIDA MONSTER SLAIN

tured back into the neighborhood to
see how things were, and about mile
from where he first saw the snake he
saw large flock of buzzards, and went
to see what they were after, and there
he found the creature dead and its
body so badly torn by the buzzards
that it was impossible to save the skin.
He, however, secured its head. It ia
truly frightful looking object, fully
ten inches from jaw to jaw, with ugly,
razor-like teeth.
He described the animal as a dark
color on the back. with dingy white
beneath, and with feelers around its
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

bridge rests in Dauphin county and
the other end In Perry county. The
Susquehanna river flows under 1t all of
the time, and in stormy weather the
muddy waters of the Juniata often
find their way there, also. There are
in all forty-eight piers and forty-eight
arches.
The bridge is fifty feet wide, and is
made of light-colored stone brought
from Cambria county. Fifteen quar-
ries were kept busy all of the time
getting the stone cut and shipping it;
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03
Injured by Electric Razor.

A Partisan barber invented and
patented an electric safety razor. con-
sisting of revolving blades, operated
by low current. The new razor was
a great success. But recently num-
Der of the BARRIERS patrons discovered
that their chins had turned blue and
that the skin felt as II it had been
scorched. The sufferers consulted their
physicians and learned that they were
suffering from electric burns. Now the
barber Is involved in score OF suits
for damages,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

mouth similar to catfish. He has now
gone back into the swamp with the
intention of securing the skeleton and
bringing 1t back. after which he will
send 1t to the Smithsonian Institution
in Washington. Scientists who have
investigated the matter are convinced
that the animal is not land serpent
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

there are 100000 cubic yards of stone
in the bridge, and it cost $1,000 900.
Three hundred men worked on it con-
stantly from April l, 1900, until the
present time, when it is practically
completed, with the exception of the
laying of the tracks, which will not
be done until next spring.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

The Rev. John M. Bacon, the Eng.
lish balloon expert. insists that light
houses should have warning bells un.
der as well as above water. because IL
storm sound travels further under
water than through the air.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

The latest society fad among the
fashionable women in England is that
of being photographed as movins
picture.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03
o<0@0sD@9<0@9sD@9<D<D s1<DsS<0s1e0<0<Ds)e
{ GREAT POETS MONUMENT
d

there, shall always be encircled BY
Gods heaven, and at night the stars
above me will be my funeral lamps
New York Tribune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

1t Is stated upon good authority that
there are now 1000 active Mormon
proselyters scattered widely over the
world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

A monument in Carrara marble in
'ommemoration of Heinrich Heine has
'een inaugurated in Montmartre ceme-
Try, France, where his remains repose.
he monument, which is due to the in
lative Of the late Empress Elizabeth
! Austria, is the work Of the Danish
culptor Hasselriis, and was recently
Inhibited in Vienna. The sculptor has
represented Heine during the latter
ears of his life. 1t is Heine the Par
sian. The head is slightly inclined
onward. The eyes are closed, as IL in
neditation. Immediately below the
oust is butterfly. the antique symbol
IF immortality. The pedestal bears
Tyre entwined with a wreath of roses.
On the reverse of the pedestal is
laurel wreath chiseled with the words,
Dem andenken Heine's, das freisin-
nige Wien" ("In commemoration of
Heine from liberal minded Vienna").
On the front of the base of the pedes-
tai is the inscription:
HEINRICH HEINE.
Tiuu I1tlut.
The following verses from a poem
published by Heine in 1869 are in
scribed on the tumular slab
Wo wird einst DIES Wandermuden
Letzte Ruhestatte sein?
Inter Palmer in dem SUDDEN?
Inter Linden an dem Rhein?
Werd'ich wo in elmer Wuste
Eingescharrt Won fremder Hand?
Oder ruh'ich an der Kuste
Zines Meeres in dem Sand?
Immerhin! Mich wird umgeben
Gotteshimmel, bort vie hier,
Und ais Todtenlampen schweben
Nachts die Sterne uber mir.
The lines may be roughly translated
as follows:
Where will some day be the last
resting place Of the wearied wanderer?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

Under the palm trees of the South?
Beneath the lindens of the Rhein?
Shall some day be buried in the
desert by strangers hand?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-03

The heart that sings, wings itself tt
heaven.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-03-10
.YAUTHORITY
sHERIFFs SALE NOTICE.

In pursuance Of an Execution issued
by Lyle A. Dickey, Second District Ma
gistrate Of Honolulu, Island of oahu
territory Of Hawaii, on the 5th day Of
February, A. D. 1902 in re matter Of w.
G. Acbi. plaintiff, VS.. r. c. Polikapa,
John Kanui, VIM. Kaleihuia, ]. Keau,
d. w. Kamaliikane and II. H. kekua'
mariners, doing business under the
Hame of "Ka Loea Kalaiaina," defen-
Rants, I have, on this 9Th day of FEB
Auar{, A. D. 1902, levied upon and snail
EXPOSE for sale at public auction, TO
the highest bidders, at the Police sta
ton. --alakaua Hale. in Honolulu atore-
said. at u o'clock noon of Tuesday, the
18th dav Of March, A. D. 1902, all the
right, title and interest Of said I. e.
Polikapa and J. Keau in and to the fol-
lowing described property, unless the
Judgment amounting to Two Hundred
and sixty-fve and 5O-1OO Dollars, inter-
est. costs and my expenses are previous
ly paid:
Cd All the right, title and interest of
said II. c. Polikapa in and to that GER
tain portion OIL Apdud 4 u MY al l. elNNA
4462 on Kuleana 5697 to Kukeahia, in
Auwaiolimu, in said Honolulu, set forth
in deed Of Kaaimaia to him, recorded in
Liber &c, page 39S.
% All the right, title and interest OF
said II. c. Polikapa in and to that GER
tain lot on the North corner of Pauah
and Smith streets in said Honolulu az
set forth in deed of Kahookamalii, re-
corded in Liber 133 page rs.
90 All the right, title and Interest
of J. Keau in and to that certain par
eel Of land in Kawaiiki in said Homo
lulu, described in deed Of Kikaha t.
Keau, recorded in Liber p, page 80, ant
being a portion Of premises in Roya
Patent 1905 Land Commission Aware
80 to Butler.
All of the above land will be sold sub
ject to that certain mortgage made b,
said T. c. Polikapa ct al to w. r. Cas-
tie IT., for $2,75O.OO with interest at Il
per cent per annum, dated April 80
1S7, and recorded in Liber 40, pages 246
247 and PAS.
CHAS. f. CHILLINGWORTH,
Deputy Sheriff Territory Of Hawaii.
Honolulu, oahu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-03-10

The following is the program for Ma
dame Genevra tombstone Bishops reci-
tai to be given at the Opera House to-
night under the direction of w. d..
Adams,
Part L. Beethoven. Allegro 9th Soma
tad, Piano and violin, Miss Castle and
j. II. ANIME; Verdi Aria. Pace, Pace,
Mic Dio" LA Fore del Destino), Nine.
Bishop; a. Henschal Japanese Love
Song. b. Puccini Aria, Opera Manon
LescanD new, @. Scolopole, Buy My
Sweet Oranges. tOld Spanish), Nine.
Bishop; Ardit Sc Saren Rose, Waltz
Song. presented to Nine Bishop by the
composer i'm 1898, Nine. Bishop.
Part H., Grieg, Allegro Grom op. I'D
piano and violin. Miss Castle and j. Il
Emme; Verdi, Scena ed Aria Ma dan
arido stelo divulsa,' Gun Ballo i'm Mas
chera), Nine. Bishop; a. Chaminade,
Torno. violin obligato by j. II. Emme, b.
LiliuOkalani "Kuu Pua l PaoakalanL'
@. Kortheuer Loves Rapture Nine
Bishop. GounOd, Scene and Aria
CFausD Jewel Song, Nine. Bishop.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-03-10
NIAkAMAO NODES

PAIA, Maui, March 81. G. Ander-
son came up on the Claudine from Hoo
nOlulu this week, to settle up the af-
fairs of his uncle, and will remain for
short time I'm MakaWao.
Mrs r.. Won Tempsky goes to Homo
lulu by this weeks Claudine, for a
short Xisit on business.
Mrs Coffee Of Puunene and Miss
Alma Galhraith of Oakland, spent the
greater part of this week. during the
storm at Idlewilde, Olinda. They went
up on Saturday last expecting TO go on
to the top later this week, but the
storm prevented. While up there one
of their horses died from the cold and
exposure. Mrs. Coffees young son, and
the son of G.. ID. Lufllin of Waikiki
We're with them.
DR.. McCOnkey of Paia, is still quite
III though improving slowly 1t is
hoped to move him up to Olinda soon
so that he can get the benefit of the
bTacing air there.
Most Of the schools throughout Ma
kawaO district have had an enforced
vacation this week, and also many
other people who were unable to get
out or across the the Maliko gulch.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-03-10
IN BANKING CIRCLES.
Refuses to Discuss Situa-
ton,

ton,
There was no annual meeting of the
stockholders of the First National
Bank on Saturday notice to the effect
that the directors had decided that the
advertised meeting was not necessary
being posted ON the bank doors. A
meeting stated To- be unofficial was
held iu the Office of j. A. MagOOn ON
Saturday afternoon, "a number of gem
tlemen Interested i'm bank affairs being
present to discuss bank matters and
the action of President Cecil Brown.
j. A. MagoOn stated today that he
had nothing of interest to- give out i'm
connection with the affair. adding that
the cancellation Of the meeting was not
altogether a surprise, 81 ann sorry
that 1 have nothing TO announce i'm the
matter" said Magoou this morning
Something may develop with few
days and ] hope that / shall have some
information To give out by that time.
Cob G.. W. Macfarlane Is not disposed
to discuss the banks affairs stating
that the whole matter had been rele-
gated to the hands of attorneys making
it impossible for him to speak i'm the
matter.