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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
That Was tho Difference.

Eyes, that is where he made a mis-
take" said Mclean. referring to the
latest act of stupidity on the part of
.dcFarlane. Il don't call such an ac-
ton as that a mistake" replied old
Cormack dictatorially; II call it a
blunder." well, it's all the same
thing" returned Mclean. INA, you're
wrong there" was Cormack's reply;
there's good deal of difference be-
tween blunder and mistake" Il
should like to know what it is" an
swered Mclean specifically. We'll.
suppose you went to call on some
friend, put an old umbrella into the
stand, and took away new one when
you left, that would be mistake; but
suppose you put down a new one and
brought away an old one, that would
be blunder, dye see?" Mclean ad-
mitted that there was difference after
all-From Tit-Bits.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
Of the collar is elaborate hand-em-
broidery of purple flowers. worked
with Corticelli embroidery silk.
The New Silks.

Time was, not so long ago, when the
cost of a gown could be plainly dis
cerned by glancing at it. but now II
is to a certain extent different. The
new silks are so beautifully finished
and so prettily figured that one is
really deceived in them, and might
easily be mistaken in thinking them
much more expensive than they are.
There are Louisine silks, of which
one never tires in praise, and there
are the empire stuffs, that are sc
pretty with their bouquets and their
floral baskets, their wreaths and their
little market punches; and there are
the Persian silks. which really grow
more and more wonderful as the
world goes by.
But besides these there have recent
ly been manufactured many handsome
silks that for beauty of coloring and
delicacy of design will probably never
be eXcelled. These are sold for small
prices, some of them we'll within a
dollar yard, and are so good in color
and texture that they can be made up
very simple, often without any trim
ming but their own figures.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
HEROINE OF PHOTOGRAPHY.
The First Wo nan Who Ever Sat for
Sun Picture.

The First wo nan Who Ever Sat for
Sun Picture.
The death last Tuesday morning at
Hastings on the Hudson of Miss Anna
Catherine Draper, the first woman who
ever sat for her photograph" brings
forcibly to mind the fact that the art
of photography has been developed
from Daguerre's crude invention to it's
present perfection within the compass
of a single lifetime.
In 1889, when Daguerre's discovery
was first announced, the famous scien-
tist DR.. John w. Draper, then men,
Der of the faculty of the University Of
New York, was pursuing his researches
in the chemical phenomena Of light,
whose results are among his most val
liable contributions to science. Da-
queries announcement interested DR..
Draper greatly, and he at once made it
The subject of special study. He was
The first person in the world to utilize
Daguerres process in the portraiture
of human beings. His sister was the
sitter for the first Photographic por-
trait from life, taken sixty-two years
ago, on the roof Of the old university
building, Theodore Winthrop's Chrysa-
lis college, If tradition is trustworthy
AS the length Of the exposure" was
six minutes, during which Miss Draper
had to sit absolutely motionless in the
full glare of the sun. with her face
thickly covered with white metallic
powder, her services to science in
volved sufficient of personal incon-
venence and discomfort to give her
claim to be entitled the heroine of pho
Biography, and to be held in honor by
the countless thousands to whom the
art of photography, with all its cog
nate and related arts, is now d source
of pleasure, of education, of culture,
of livelihood. of wealth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

When a stamp is placed on a letter
it represents one of sixty made for each
man, woman and child in the United
States. Enough stamps will be issued
this year to supply each individual in
the United States with at least sixty
stamps each. Distributed among tho
population of the entire globe, they
supply each person with postage for
not less than three letters. Placed
side by side in continuous line the
total issue would girdle the entire
earth three times. forming variegat-
ed ribbon around 1t nearly three inches
in width. If spread out in the same
manner across the United States, the
stamps would form a paper sidewalk
from New York to San Francisco over
three feet wide. Pasted into stamp
collectors book of the conventional
size, the issue for the year would half
fill 100000 volumes, which placed one
upon another would form solid col
umn over twenty-five miles high. If
it is true, as Edward Everett Hale
says. that the United States postal sys-
tenn is the greatest of popular educa-
tors, these figures will serve to show
the extent of Uncle Sans present serv-
ice as school teacher.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
what Brides Are Wearing.


More favored than the diamond sun
burst, the traditional gift Of the BRIDE
groom to the bride, Is heart-shaped
trinket so large as the purse permits,
set with the gems preferred by the
bride. The bijou is worn on short
chain close ander the chin, at the end
of long chain Or pendant from a
brooch.
White furry felt and black velvet
hats lead in popularity with brides
maids. Whichever color is chosen,
long Amazon plumes are used for
trimming, the more pictorially, the
better. Black velvet with long baby
blue plumes, was the color plan for
the cavalier hat of one maid of honor.
Her gown was of blue brocaded satin,
made in Louis XVI. style.
The mode of limiting brides at
tendants to one maid makes the mat
ter of choosing a costume for her
far less troublesome. She has only
the brides taste, her own taste and
purse to consult.
One autumn maid of honor, whose
gown was of white glace silk, carried
for her flowers white chrysanthemums,
ablaze with autumn foliage. Roses
and heather are a popular floral COM
bination for the BRIGGS bouquet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

The garments this season are quite
elaborate. The same cut. the same
beauty in line that mark the handsome
creations are given in cloth and vel
vet The fur coats and boleros are su-
perb. Large sleeves, odd collars, en-
broidered vests and lace are used with
good effect. The very smartest thing
in a fur garment is long coat in Per-
sian lamb. 1t is really modelled on the
Russian moujik blouse. 1t falls to the
knees and is belted in at the waist
with narrow girdle, studded with i'm
itation jewels. The cuffs and collar
are of chinchilla, with chiffon under
meath. The Russian blouses, in furs
blouse very little at the waist or they
would look clumsy. Miniver is having
considerable vogue. 1t is much used
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
kindly Ways of "a King.

In Denmark many odd little stories
are told of King Christian and his
kindly ways, above all of the friendly
interest he takes in the doings Of his
subjects. Until within quite recent
days, when his strength has begun to
fail him, he used to spend much OF his
time in Copenhagen walking about the
streets; and nothing pleased him better
than to stop and have chat with any
workman he CHANGED to encounter.
Whenever any Dane makes his mark
in the world no matter what his sta
ton in life may be or what his views,
the king always sends for him, at the
first opportunity. that he may know
what he is like and have talk with
him. Little wonder that he under
stands his people or that they under
stand himl
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
RUBiES AND DIAMONDS.
The Former Are Becoming More Rare
and Cost More Than Latter.

~~'N
All the world loves a ruby-o;
hould and all who know their fascin-
alton will welcome some facts colcern~
ing them which have been given cur
rency by Paris technical journal, LIE
Diamant, which are of timely interest,
In view Of the increasing popularity OF
these gems and their recent material
advance in price.
There are three varieties-oriental.
Siamese and the spinel. The first Is
the most beautiful of all colored gems.
They are becoming more and more
rare and, weight for weight, are valued
ten to twenty fold the price of dia-
monds. The best come from Ceylon.
hndia and China.
The Siamese rubies are very dark
red. the spinel is less richly colored.
The largest ruby known is one of the
crown jewels of Russia. The shah OF
Persia has a ruby of It's carats. CUE
tavus Adolphus of Sweden had one OF
the size of small egg and of perfect
water, which was presented to the
CLdiiu VI lNuSold III lOtf. ltol Il ohSS
had in its crown jewels eighty-one
oriental rubies.
Gems of small inarinsic value are
Just now commanding prices higher
than they would be valued at by ex-
perts, which is always the case with
stones which become fashionable, and
It is a safe rule that those who buy
stones of this class should exercise the
same care they would or shou in pur-
chasing diamonds. The demand has
called out a large number of second
and third class rubies from their hid
ing places, and in new mountings they
are masquerading as jewels of great
price.
The ruby is skillfully initiated, says
the New York Times, and not few
are worn which are only of the grade
of paste diamonds without suspicion
on the part of their owners that they
are not what they are assumed to be.
No bargains in desirable rubies are to
be had in the markets. Of Europe or
America. Those worth buying for in
vestment are snapped up on sight by
the gem sharps, and the person who
purchases from them will IN every in
stance pay their value.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
Yes, SIR" nplied the other. smiA

Yes, SIR" nolied the other. smih
ing. II believe so, SIR
Wilbur" resumed the old man
softly, his voice trembling. his eyes
shining with unshed tears, "Ill give
UP. 'Taint no use for me to be OBJ
stinate, / reckon. I'm gettin old and
things are changin', and since Jim Bill
lings's daughter has fallin' in love
with a Republican offlce-holder, /
reckon it ain't for me to object to her
marryin' him. Timber Creeks gone
Republican, Wilbur Jenkins, an II
guess that Gene Billings might as well
go Republican, tool"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17


Are you sorry, Gene" he asked /;
ARE you sorry that-that-he was
elected?"
Yes, you dear old pa" she ans
wered, ''of course I'm sorry, If it gives
you pain"
He reached up and rested his thin
hand upon one of hers. And then he
asked:
who was that with you, Gene?"
1T was Wilbur" she stammered.
why did he turn back; why did he
rot come as far as the gate?"
''Because-- because" she hesitated.
Because he thought you would be dis
appointed about-about the election,
that-that-you would not want to see
him-just now"
Again the man lapsed into silence,
and the girl arose and walked into the
house. An hour later she again came
10 the door and glanced out. The man
was still sitting upon the porch, gaz-
ing down at his feet.
1T is getting late, pa" she said
AS one suddenly awakened from a
dream, the man started, then arose I'M
steadily and leaned against the post.
Gene" he said. I'm goin' to sell
out and move away from Timber
Creek. l can't live under no rascally
Republican officers, Gene; l jest can't
do it,"
The evidence of sleepless night
shown plainly on the old mans face
the following morning and in his eyes
the dull light of sorrow slumbered.
Bright and early he Ii ched his team
to light wagon and drove out into
the road. At the gate he drew rein
and shouted to the girl, who was
standing on the porch:
I'm goin' to town. Gene, to see
when they're goin' to hold the flu
neral"
He laughed hoarsely at his joke and
drove on, Gene watching him until he
was out Of sight. To the girl 1t hardly
seemed he had had time to reach the
county seat before he was back again,
driving slowly into the yard, his head
bowed, his hands lying motionless in
his lap look Of pain upon his face
Mechanically he unhitched the team
and put it in the barn, then slowly
he walked to the house, his hands
clasped behind his back, his eyes fixed
upon the ground.
1T was a clean sweep. Gene" he
said, pathetically. Even Timber
Creek went Republican. Gene; even
Timber Creek went Repub lean from
top to bottom"
He paused. gazing as one bewildered
at his daughter.
Gene" he continued they used to
say that hell would freeze over when
Timber Creek went Republican.
reckon" he smiled sadly. II reckon
we'll have pretty severe winter,
Gene
He hobbled aimlessly through the
house and out upon the front porch.
Presently he called to her, and the
girl FASTENED to his side.
Isn't that Wilbur jenkins comm
down the road, Gene" he asked.
A young man, driving fine team Of
sorrels hitched to farm wagon, was
approaching them.
"Yes, pa" the woman replied. flush
mounting to her cheek"
Tell him to come in here, Gene"
her father commanded. II want to see
him.
The blood left the girls face and her
limbs trembled, but without a word,
she walked down to the gate. She
spoke a few words to the young man,
and he drew rein and climbed down
from his wagon. Side by side, the
girls pale face, the mans defiant they
walked to the porch, where the old
man stood watching them, queer
look in his eyes.
Wilbur" said the elder man, pa
thetically. Timber Creek went Repub-
lican, Wilbur"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN


extremely long train. The bodice is
cut low and is sleeveless, narrow strips
of embroidery passing over the shoul-
ders The entire gown is covered with
most elaborate handembroidery of
silver and pearls worked on an appli
que of gold-spangled chiffon. All the
applique work is done with gold-col-
ored Corticelli embroidery wash silk.
The gown clings to the figure and fits
perfectly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
TOYS OF VARIED DESIGN.
Paris shops Contain Many Novelties Not

| Paris ShoP1 Contain Many Novelties Not
Seen Elsewhere.
The worlds greatest depot for
Christmas toys Is Paris, and in the
shops of that city are found some OF
the most remarkable products of mans
ingenuity that can be seen anywhere.
Not only are these toys Of interest to
the children, older people take great
delight in inspecting them.
At each yuletide an exposition of
toys is held in the French metropolis.
The island opposite the tribune of JUS
tice Is the place usually selected. On
one side of the stairway leading to the
toy exposition you are confronted by
tablet telling that this place was
built by order of Napoleon ILL.,, en-
peror of the French" on the other by
tablet concentrating his first visit
to it in company with the empress;
over the door is the old, untitled yearn-
ings OF the people. "Libertie, Egalitie,
Fraternitie," and these playthings and
number of uniformed gems d'armes
lead appropriately to the room full of
smaller toys which form the real ex-
position.
Only toys costing from one to sixty
cents are admitted. But between these
values a long range of wonders is diG'
played. One sees few toy kitchens. or
doll houses, or carpenter boxes. In
stead are toy toilet sets. with little
mirrors and powder puffs. for the en-
bryo coquette, soldier suits a-plenty,
and gems d'arme uniforms, and, above
all, mechanical toys. A butcher who,
being wound up, chops the meat on
the block before him into hamburger
steak, a gems d'arme who holds up his
club as If to stop line of carriages;
an orange vender, who will walk across
the floor wheeling her handcart before
her; a 'bonne" with long-streamered
cap on her head and baby in her
in miniature; in short. all of whom
will act in becoming and Partisan
fashion, If you will turn the keys in
their backs.
uclc 10 CleNcT llllit aquarium
made like a picture of the ocean bed,
with wrecks and seaweed on the sand.
1t Is framed and hung against the
wall, but the fish in this marine paint
ing are alive and swim about in real
water.
The main interest in the exposition
is not, after all, in the toys, clever as
these are; 1t is in the fact that such
crowds press to see them-crowds Of
"grown-ups," not of children. Hardly
one in ten of those who go is even ac-
companied by child. The other nine
are simply big children, breathlessly
interested in every one Of the toys,
gasp1g with delight over the little
mechanical men, laughing at every
thing, watching open-mouthed the
Santos-Dumont balloons great chill
dren, some of them evidently men of
place and cultivation, but all equally
pleased with a rattle. tickled with a
straw"-grear children who can ordi-
narily be controlled like babies by a
word-there never was so orderly and
tractable crowd as French crowd
but who can yet fly into ungovernable
RACES, past all self-control or reach of
reason, and make unnecessary revolu-
tions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

before him as though reluctant to
speak.
well, Gene" he said finally "how
bad ill we beat 'em?"
Sos looked into his face, nervously
clasping and unclasping her hands.
Pa" she said, softly, 1.-The Repub-
lican ticket was elected"
SIZE expected an outburst OF anger,
but the man remained silent and rigid,
MS though suddenly turned to stone,
Then his head dropped suddenly and
his hand, tc'Ging his pipe, shook as
though he had the palsy. Presently he
raised his face and she saw the star
light Giisten on tear in his eye.
He !ooket at her helplessly, and she
knelt beside him and put her arms
around his neck and kissed him.
I'm so sorry, papa, dear" she said.
He glanced inquiringly into her face.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

. A charming evening bodice Is that
which Is made In white accordion
plated chiffon with bolero and ell
bow sleeves of fine white mousseline
de sole, embroidered with silk spots In
black and white and trimmed with
strappings of black velvet ribbon
brought down to point on either side
both back and front and secured with
tiny diamond studs. This bolero is
edged throughout with vandyke ap-
plique insertion of fine black chantilly
lace, the same lace appearing also on
the sleeves, which are finished at the
elbows with soft frills of white chill
fon. In the center of the front there
is a rosette bow of black velvet ribDon
fastened with four small diamond
studs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
Traits of the NIIkadO.

The Mikado of Japan is man of
much energy and endurance. and is
constantly smoking cigarettes. He is
fond of outdoor sports and has warm
ly encourage the introduction of foot
ball into Japan. He is hunter and
fisherman of no mean reputation and
is a good shot with a rifle. His devo-
ton to lawn tennis is marked and he
is clever as wielder of the racket.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
Nav Etnn Jncket Model.

A novel eton jacket model has the
cloth collar shaped in five circular
layers, each bordered with narrow
stitched band of the same fabric, edged
with a tiny line of black and gold
braid. The white satin vest is trimmed
with lines OF this braid, arranged di-
rectly down the front of the vest in
V-points, each V being finished with
tiny loops ana small gold button.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

rs a trimming, but many smart little
capes and short jackets are made OF 1t.
1t is to many a new fur, but it will
figure extensively at the coming coro-
nation ceremonies. Short velvet jack
cts. deliberately trimmed in lace and
chiffon, are high in fashions favor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

election went" he murmured. I'D
like to know"
Then he retraced his steps and sat
down again on the porch.
.'She loves a Republican," he said
to himself. "Old Jim Billings daugh-
ter loves rascally Republican,"
He paused to listen. The sound OF
voices came to him through the dark
ness. The voices were low and pleas
ant but. although he strained his ears,
he coull not understand word. Pres
emily they ceased altogether and a mo-
ment later he saw Gene coming
through the darkness alone.
She turned in at the gate and came
slowly up the walk spd stood silently
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

In Japan some ore thousand hands
are employed in spinning mill Of TO-
900 spindles. whereas in America about
two hundred are sufficient in a factory
of a similar capacity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
A Remarkable Record.

Modern steamship travel is so safe
that the English government has not
lost or injured in transit single man
Of the 250,0O0 sent to South Africa.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
Natty Fall Coat.

Nhtty ran Noue
This jaunty little fall coat OF black
lady's cloth is trimmed with straps of
the same material running from back
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

Only a cowardly painter would de-
.sert his colors.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

Fall Cont of Black I.ady's Cloth.
70 front and ending in tabs which form
the lapels OF the revers. The bishop
sleeves are also trimmed with the
straps. The Aiglon collar is of pur-
pie velvet lined with white satin. this
material also lining the coat and fac
ing the revers. On the revers and flaps
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-11-19
landlordless Houses.

There are 600 houses in Phila-
delphia occupied by tenants who
find themselves in the position
of having no landlord to collect
rents. Moreover, there is no one
authorized to receive the money,
even should they wish to pay it.
Those houses are part OF the es-
tate of Colonel John Mckee, the
colored millionaire, who left his
fortune to found a school, under
the supervision of Archbishop
Ryan and Attorney Joseph P.
McCullen. His relatives have an
nounced their determination to
contest the will. The contestants
have filed the necessary bonds re-
quired by law, but no application
has ever been made to the regis
ter of wills for hearing nor for
the appointment OF an admins
traitor pendente life.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-11-19
ONLY One In Her Class,

Miss Christine Ross Of New
York is the only woman in the
city, if not the United States, who
has held the office of certified
public accountant. She was the
first woman to attempt the ex-
aminations for the place. She
was second on the list of candi-
dates, being only six-tenths of
point below the mark received by
the most successful competitor.
When asked about her duties
Miss Ross said to a reporter:
People, principally women, send
for me from all around to
straighten their accounts. Char
liable organizations, which are
managed by women are among
my steady clients. Few things,
indeed, are more helpless than the
average young society woman
who, from all sorts of good mo-
tives and kindly intentions, at
tempts to keep the church diet,
kitchen or day nursery books. If
she should turn her accounts into
a crock, beat them thoroughly
with the egg whip, season to taste
and bake them in an oven for
thirty minutes the treatment
would be about as sensible as
that which they ordinarily re-
ceive."
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-11-19

of Truth" in matters of life and
correct living. And there is
enough organized common sense
i'll any community to make an
ideal community if it were only
available. / have heard much of
this age of specialties but if it be
possible for school superintend-
ent to specialize it seems to me
his speciality should be Social
Science" That is mine if | have
any. SO in making out our pro-
grams, the part that is to be pub
lie, ! mean the part that is to
come at night. will be devoted to
subjects pertaining to the inter-
est of any community. / shall
ask some member of the Woman's
Club to discuss q subject next
time and business man, and n
member of the Ladies' AID"
each to discuss a subject. And l
think we shall have member of
the faculty of the State Universe
ty to deliver an address. If there
is any part of our nature more
highly developed than any other
it is that of gratitude. No one
knows how gateful we are for the
help we received IN this institute.
Without individualizing we say
we highly appreciate your help.
J. S. ABBOTT and Teacners.