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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

barely enough room for streets, the
buildings budding close to the steep
and wooded ACTIVITY, as If seeking to
escape on the other side of the ridge
The intervening distance was short
BY the broad, finely graded, bridge
and tunneled highway which connect.
ed city with village, one would judge
that FIVE minutes brisk walk would
be amply sufficient to reach the one
from the other.
But none sought safety by that
road-at least none escaped by It,
The heart-breaking pity of it all is that
safety was so near-at the end OF
ones fingers almost. For just over
the ridge the grass and palms are
everywhere as green as any in the
tropics to-day, while up to the very
crest of it's northern slope are the in.
effaceable marks of ruin and disaster,
as il some sea of flame had brimmed
to the very crest of the ridge, to suck
back again before Overlooking on the
other side.
So it is the the village folks of Car
bet that one must turn for the last
act in this horrible tragedy.
Night fell, the villagers say, with
an unnatural, unearthly quiet. Not a
breath of air to stir the palms firing
ing on the shores; not a ripple to
break the mirror-like clearness of
still waters. 1t was as II the hush of
death lay everywhere. True earth
quake weather, more than one of the
villagers observed as they noted the
oppressive stiffness Of the air and the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

color-red tiled, roofs cutting sharp
lines on walls of creamy white, yellow
and orange and bird's-eye blue, min
gled with the green of tropic verdure.
Built on long undulation, which slop-
ed to the sea, where 1t clustered In a
riot of color near the shore, its sub
urban. spots could be picked out here
and there along the fanking spurs
and foothills which roll from Pelee's
base, that great volcanic bulk whose
crest is ever shrouded in veil OF
clouds.
Over the doomed city the morning
OF May broke in miracle splendor,
skies bright and blue, and foliage
washed to a 1resher green by a hard
rain which had swept over the island
the preceding night. But it was the
last fair day that st. Pierre was to
know.
The market place, the first section
of the city to show life when a West
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

The special correspondent of the
New York Herald, writing from st.
Pierre, Martinique, says:
1t is not so very long ago that Wis
tied this poor st. Pierre-this now
city of the dead. 1t had, am told,
undergone but few changes until the
coming of that frightful day which
changed it so utterly.
Where all is now aching desolation
a chaos of ruined walls, blackened
stumps of trees and sickening stencil,
there basked in summer sunshine a
little city splashed through with vivid
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

fall, tell of how short-lived the fright
was and how quickly the mercurial
population regained its buoyant spir-
its. Some there were who looked
grave when ashes. white and fine as
powdered magnesia, began to SLIT
from the great cloud which hung over
Pelee's crest, but it seems that none
thought to connect these myriads OF
floating particles with the deep, muf-
fled rumble which had just been
heard; none to trace the one to the
other-the effect to the cause. Their
minds were not grooved to such
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06


of Mont Pelee and Report on the
Eruption.)
Indian town awakes, was filling with
vendors and purchasers, when the
first murmur of Pelee, the sleeping
giant, was heard-a deep-toned, Jared
growl, which instantly blanched the
faces of all who heard, for those bred
in the shadow of the volcano had long
since learned to dread its wrath, and,
growing up, these in turn had taught
other generations of the malevolenc =,
CT that giant bulk. Startled eyes were
turned to the gloomy mountain,
and were treasured to see it still quiet
so far as vision went, for its top was
hidden in white mist, and there was
no sign of boiling lava and no fall
of hurting rocks.
Those who by chance were in the
city that morning, and who by far
luckier hazard were out Of it before its
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND
TRIP.-Chicago to Boston, Mass. Sell
ing dates, June IL, 10, IA. Chicago to
Portland, Me-, selling dates, July s to
9, inclusive.
ONE FARE PLUS ONE DOLLAR
FOR ROUND TRIP.-Chicago to
Providence, R. l., selling dates, July
Z, 8, 9. For limits, time tables and fur
Their information apply to Geo. W.
vaux, A. G. p, & T. A., 1875 Adams St.,
Chicago, Ill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

Never has medicine made such phe-
nomenal cures and received so many
high Endorsements as DR.. Caldwelrs
(Laxative) Syrup Pepsin-the cure for
all diseases of the stomach.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06
I'm migration Statistics.

Germany furnishes more than orr
fourth Of the foreign-born immigration
to this country, 25.S per cent; Ireland
Is next, with 1916 per cent, and Eng
land follows with 81 per cent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06
WHEN YOUR GROCER SAYS

he does not have Defiance Starch, you
may be sure he is afraid to keep 1t until
his stock Of IL o. packages are sold. De-
fiance Starch Is not only better than any
other Cold Water Starch, but contains 16
OF. to the package and cells for samN
money as IL OF. brands,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

This town will soon be boasting OF
its bureau Of information" We have
lust closed an advertising deal where
by we will acquire an unabridged dc
tionary.-Kingston CO., News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06


Hold Was Responsible for the Great
Loss of Life rom the Eruption of
Mont Pelee.)
the only eyewitness versions can be
had.
The hour of the disaster is placed
at about o'clock. A clerk in Fort
de France called up another in st.
Pierre and was talking with him at
1855 by Fort de France time, when
he heard a sudden, awful shrek, and
then could hear no more.
The little that actually happened
then can be briefly, very briefly told.
1t is known that at one minute there
lay a city smiling in the summer
morning; that in another 1t was a
mass of swirling flames, with every
soul of its 10000 writhing in the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

DR.. Caldwell's Uaxative) Syrup Pep
sin positively cures sleeplessness. sick
headache, offensive breath and all dis
eases from deranged stomach. All
DRUGGISTS sell IT,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

9sshsr 0rsy's Sweet Powders for Chndrsa
Successfully used by Mother Gray, NURSE
in the Childrsn's Home in New York. Cures
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis.
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 80, 900 testimonials.
At all druggists, Csc Sample FREE. Ad.
dress Allen s. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06
"UNDER THE TURQUOISE SKY

Old man Griggs gave spread" at
the Hotel de Clayton last Friday to
which all his friends were invited.
Covers were laid for one.-Clayton
(Ark.) Item,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

Anxiety and ennui are the Scylla and
Charybdis on which the bark of human
happiness is most commonly wrecked.
-Lecky.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

Spain has more sunshine than any
other country in Europe. The yearly
average in Spain is 5000 hours; that
of Italy, $500; Germany, 100; Eng
land. 400.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There Is
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity. 16 ounces, 10 cents. Try 1t
now and save your money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

The total number Of books issued in
Germany was for 1895, 23,607; 1885.
23,399; 1897, 2S,S61; 1898, 23.739; 1899.
23,715: 1900, 1912.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

Hundreds Of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality Of Def
ance Starch is fast taking place Of all
other brands. Others say they cannot
sell any other starch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

The invitation TO lean on the Lord
is for the weary, and not for the lazy.
Rams Horn. .
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

Most Of the fellows who rail against
the trust are kicking because the trust
won't.-Baltimore News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

$40 A WEEK AND EXPENSES
to men with rig to Introduce our Poultry goods
Send stp Javeile Mfg. Co.. Dept. D, Parsons, Kan.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF -
cough cure.-J. w. O'BRIEN, S22 Third Aves
n. Minneapolis MINI. Jan g. lSo0
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

II there is any person TO whom you
feel dislike, that is the person Of whom
you ought never to speak.-R. Cecil.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

The less heart a man puts into a
task the more labor it requires
Amiel.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

Nothing is so infectious as example.
Charles Kingsley.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

A private Of the York and Lancaster
regiment, stationed at Charlestown.
was recently struck by lightning and
rendered totally blind. Three days
later he was struck by another flash
and his sight was completely restored.
"UNDER THE TURQUOISE sky
This mos fascinating. clearest and in
teresting description of Colorado will be
sent free by John Sebastian. G. p. A
Great Rock Island Route, Chicago. Also
Camping In Colorado free, If you want
It, Tells about camping in the Rockies
with full details for the inexperienced
Information about Colorado Hotels and
Boarding Houses gladly furnished. II
will be worth your while to learn the
details Of the cheap rates to. Colorado
effective this summer by the Rock
Island A postal card will secure az
much of this information and literature
as you wish.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

To Cure Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure. 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06
Camel Teams In Australia.

CAm6I Teums IN AustFSI"'
Camel teams are now being used
for the carriage and distribution Of
mining machinery on the North Cool
gardie gold fields, western Australia.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06
ALTON RESUMES FAST ST. LOUI8
TRAIN SERVICE.

Passengers destined to st. Louis
and points east should go via the Kan
sas City gateway. thereby securing
the advantage of the Chicago & Atoms
fast night train, leaving Kansas City
at 9 p. m, arriving in st. Louis at 7:oS
a. m. Chair cars free Of extra charge.
Compartment sleeping cars. The ALI
ton keeps their light a'shining just
ahead Of the rest. Write to L. D,
Cooper, Travelling Passenger Agent.
Chicago & Alton Railway, Kansas Cltz
Mo-. for lowest rataA
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-06

No man is so skeptical as not to be-
lieve the good things he hears about
himself.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
HAD A GOOD TIME

A. J. Smell wanted to attend a party.
but was afraid to do SO on account of
pains in his stomach, which he feared
would grow worse. He says. al was
telling my troubles to a lady friend,
who said: 'Chamberlain's Collie. Chol-
era and Dlarrhoea Remedy will put
you in condition for the party | bought
a bottle and take pleasure in stating
that two doses cured me and enabled
me to have a good time at the party"
Mr. Smell is a resident Of Summer Hill.
N. Y. This remedy is fer sale by all
druggists.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09

The offenses of ~apothecaries In the
middle ages were numerous and the
punishment In some cases a whipping.
The worst was the improper sale of
poisons-that Is to say except when
not duly prescribed by a known physi-
elan Of reputation. and even then not
20 put down in a register the name Of
the doctor and person to whom such
prescription containing poison was de-
livered. was punishable likewise. The
sale of poison for drugglng fish was
prohibited and also that Of inferior
drugs by any apothecary. To prescribe
himself unless a doctor could not be
foundj was an offense punishable by a
whipping. and all preparations sold by
him had to be made up In the presence
of the doctor or of another apothecary.
A barber surgeon might only prescribe
for exterior applications according to
surgery but we are not told what was
the penalty In such a case.-Gentle-
mans Magazine.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
RsYuLuTION IMMLlNENT

A sur sign CT approaching revolt
ano serlous trouble ii 5olf sIstcm is
nervousness. sleopiessn.ss. o. stomach
upsets. Electric B.tters viii quickly
diSmember the troublesome causes.
1t never fails to tone the stomach. re-
gllate the Kidneys and Bowels, stimu-
late the Liver. and clarity the blood.
Rundown systems benefit particularly
and all the usual attending aches vanish
under its searching and thorough effect
iveness. Electric Bitters is only Soc,
and that is returned If don't give perfect
satisfaction. Guaranteed by all dealers.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
How 20 Cure RInck Head,.

Scrub the face every night with re-
sorcin and salicylic acid soap and hot
water. using a fine face brush. Dry
the face with a soft damask towel.
Then rub some of this ointment gently
owe the face and go to bed: White pre-
cipitate. 3 d%ecigrams: boric acid. 9
grams; lanolin. up to 80 grams. Squeeze
out large black heads with a clean
watch key dipped in alcohol. A safe
rule to follow Is never to squeeze or
handle a black head which cannot be
plainly seer In a mirror held three feet
distant from the face.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
O ~ApvERTIsINa.

Assessment notices 50.
Annual meeting notices IS.
Notice of appointment OF administrator S..
For all other advertising legal rates will be
charged.
admitted at The Post-o6ice at Wadsworth,
Nectda, as second class matter.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
How to Make MarshmnIIow Cake.

Beat together TO n cream half a cup
of butter and n and a half cups of
sugar. Sift two ~teaspoonfuls of bak-
Ing powder. with three cupfuls of
sifted flour three times. Now add the
-four and three-quarters of a cupful of
water alternating. Then fold in care
fully the stiffly beaten whites of four
For the filling boil two cupfuls of sug-
ar with N cupful of water until 1t
ropes. Just before taking from the
fire stir in half a pound of marshmal-
lows broken in small pieces. When
melted, pour this sirup gradually into
the well beaten whites of two eggs and
beat continuously until thick and cold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
AARON BuRR'S MAGNETISM.
He Conquered All Feminine Hearts
without nm Effort.


without nm Effort.
'From the time the beautiful and
brilliant Nine. .Iumel had been a young
girl and when Aaron Burr was only
a captain in the American army she
had been more than once under the
spell Of his strange fascination" writes
William Perrine In The Ladies' Home
Journal. Burr had introduced her to
the celebrated Margaret Moncrieff. had
desperately f1lrted with her and had
implanted within her an admiration
which was still alive when he was
an aged social exile. She had written
of him In earlier days that he appeared
to her TO be the perfection of man.
hood that his figure and form had
been fashioned In the mold of the
graces and that he was as familiar
with the drawing room as with the
camp.
I'm a word she said. he was a
combined model of Mars and Apollo.
His eye was Of the deepest black and
sparkled with an incomprehensible
brllliancy when he smiled. but IL en-
ragged Its power was absolutely ter
rife. into whatever female society
he CHANGED by the fortunes of war or
the yicissitudes of private life to be
east he conquered all hearts without
an effort. and until he became deeply
involved in the affairs of state and
the yexations incident to the political
arena ! do not believe n female capa-
BILE of the gentle emotions of love ever
looked upon him without loving him.
Wherever he went he was petted and
caressed by her sex. and hundreds
We'd with each other in a continuous
struggle to offer him some testimonial
of their adulation. Subsequently Nine.
.Iumel was married to Burr. who was
nearly so and she nearly 60. The mar.
rage was not a happy one, and the
w soon separated"
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
CARE OF MEMS CLOTHING.
How to Renovnte 1t When It Shows
Signs of Shabbiness.

now 10 htGnOVAtG II mem HI 6uONB8
Signs of S~habbiness.
When partly worn suits are properly
mended and renovated. 1t greatly i'm
proves their appearance and makes
them last much longer than If this
work is neglected. When the back of
the coat becomes shiny. sponge it
well, lay a cloth over 1t and iron 1t dry.
Place a piece of thin. firm goods under
three cornered tears and tiny breaks
when they occur and darn the edges
down to 1t. When the edges of the
coat or vest become worn. remove the
braid. If there is any. and replace 1t
with new. The back of the vest often
wears out before the rest of the gar
ment. and when such is the case re-
nov the old back, press 1t carefully
and use 1t as a pattern to cut the new
one by. You can see how to put it in
by examining a new vest. The corners
Of the pockets should be sewed back in
place as soon as they begin to tear
down.
A thorough brushing and cleaning ar
often necessary, but many cleaning
fluids contain strong drugs which are
neither necessary nor advisable for
this purpose. as they often fade the
cloth. The following is a very simple
and effective method of cleaning coat
collars and removing soiled spots from
wooden clothing: Prepare a strong,
foamy suds by dissolying pearline in
hot water. dip a clean. stiff brush In it
and scrub the soiled portion with 1t.
An old toothbrush that has been dis
carded for toilet purposes is good for
this work. Dip it in frequently. chang
ing the suds for a clean one whenever
1t gets dirty. When the spots are re-
moved. scrub with clean water and
hang 1t up until dry enough to iron
Press 1t on the wrong side or If that Is
not convenient cover the right side
with a cloth and iron until perfectly
dry.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
How to BroiI Bear Steaks.

Have one and a half pounds cut from
a young animal. as old bear meat is
hard and tough and Is only palatable
In a highly seasoned ragout. The
steaks should be three-quarters of an
inch thick. season with a rounding tea
spoonful of salt and one-fourth tea
spoonful of pepper. broil like beefsteak
and serve hot on hot plates with bar
berry or wild plum jelly. This game
resembles pork In flavor.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
A NEW REMEDY

The old friends Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy will be pleased to know
that the manufacturers Of that prepare
ton have gotten out a new remedy
called Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. and that 1t is meeting
with much success in the treatment Of
constipation. biliousnees. sick head
ache. impaired digestion and like dis
orders. These Tablets are easier TO
take and more pleasant in effect than
pills. then they not only 10y the
bowels. but improve the appetite and
correct any disorders Of the stomach
and liver. For sale by all druggists.
Try the White Knight SC cigar.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-05-02

Telephone 3l51 Blue. Postcfice
Box GO6' 4"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-05-02
The First Local Mint.

One OF the institutions here
which has the special attention OF
tourists as we'll as the local people
is the Mint, which is established on
Nuuanu street, opposite Queen
Emma Hall. 1t is interesting to
enter the large main working room,
where general manager McDonough
and his corps Of assistants are at
work. The cool and large lanai is a
proper resting place and the vaults,
where the "bars" TO be minted and
beer are kept present very tasty
spectacle. The Mint is open from
$50 \. M to 1l:30 p. m. and during
those hours the work never ceases
Visitors after looking over the place
will fnd first class refreshments and
the purest Of liquors.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-05-02
Golden Club Protests.

LONDON, April 2l-The Golden
Club mas Issued manifesto, signed
by Lord Welby, vigorously protest.
ing against the imposition Of the
corn duties. The Manifesto sets
fourth that such imposition would
inaugura'e policy OF pro
lection and undo the great work Of
Peel and Gladstone. 1t urges that
the proposals be contested at every
step.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-05-02

Bishop Nichols gave the last
lecture Of the series on the Americ.
au Prayer Book Wednesday evening
at st. Andrews Cathedral to a fair
sized audience. His theme for the
evening was "The Holy Communi-
on" Bishop Nichols confined his
lecture largely to points Of differ
ence between the order in tho Anne.
rican prayer book and ia the Eng
lish prayer book. None OF the
changes in the hook we're made to
modernize il. The use OF the
Nicene Creed ia optional in the
American ritual. Speaking about
The INDEPENDENTS suggestion that
he say something about the Athana-
sian Creed being omitted where it
occurs IN the morning and evening
services in the Euglish prayer
book the Bishop stated that the
omission was in line with elimin-
atoms which have been pursued
from the very beginning of the
American prayer book.
"lf any have loved the English
prayer book in Hawaii, as 1 know
they have" said tie bishop, am
sure they will Fl ID in this American
prayer book such little difference
that they will love it and fDd a
definite reason fer loving it more
aud more. The English book has
DOT been revised for $40 years, and
there are very many 10 that church
who are yearniug for the time when
they can make explicit what they
feel is merely implicit now"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-05-02
Cuban Thief Pardoned.

HAVANA, April % Governor Cen
eral Wood issued an order to day
pardoning w. r, Reeves, who was
recently sentenced to ten years.
imprisonment and to pay a fine OF
$35 SIG for completely in the Cuban
postal frauds.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-05-02
More Trouble for England.

CAIRO (EgypD, April 22.-British
troops are held in readiness to pro-
coed to the Soudan, owing to the
fact that trouble is threatening in
that part OF Egypt.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-05-02
Cholera in Philippines.

MANILA, April 2l.-The cholera
total to date iF; Manila, All cases
aud 9l9 deaths; provinces, 1888 cases
and 626 deaths.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-05-02

Tho Oahu leo g Electric Co.
a.,
HOFFMAN AND MARKHAM.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-05-02

A nice front room for lady or
gentleman to rent at No. 8
Garden Lane.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-05-02

When eslring mack, surrey
buggy, etc, with careful drivers
ring up Telephone ll3-Torritory
Stable Co, Id.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-05-02
lied.

MIToHEL-In this city, April 20,
1902, the oldest daughter of Will,
liam Mitchell, mate of the steamer
Mikahala, age 8 years 10 months.