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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Profit In Soda Water.

The soda water counter in this drug
store is nearly always crowded. Five
men are busy there with the faucets
and spigots all day long. One GUS
toner asked the dispenser at the end
of the counter how much business the
fountain did" during year. Our
gross receipts. year in and year out,
are more than $60,0OO," he replied.
and when the customer expressed sur.
prise, he said: why, at Blanks place
they take in as much more than that,
because he's open twenty-four hours a
day" "And what's the profit?" the
customer pursued. about 100 per
cent."-New FORK Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

him as he sat in his char
In the chamber. Had not
several senators and attendants rush.
ed to the aid Of the Indiana man and
pulled off Bailey the result might
have been more serious. A slight
shaking and torn necktie were the
only injuries sustained by Mr.. Bev-
eridge. In the scuffie his desk. which
was screwed to the floor, was partly
turned over by the onset of the mas
sive Texan.
The attack by Bailey was the re-
suit of a remark made by Senator
Beveridge. The Texas statesman
made an attack on the officials of the
state department, saying they were
either grossly Incompetent or willfully
negligent because they had not secur-
ed the release of a citizen of Texas
who is confined in Mexican prison
and had failed to furnish Senator
Bailey with the papers relating to the
case. f
Senator Beveridge defended the de.
partment and said the statements
made by Senator Bailey were "un-
warranted" This remark incensed the
Texan, who Immediately demanded
that it be withdrawn. Senator Bev.
eridge replied that he would with
draw his remark If Senator Bailey
would retract the charges made
against the officials of the department
of state.
Mr.. Bailey declined to withdraw the
charges and the senate proceeded to
the consideration of executive bust
ness.
Immediately after the secret ses.
sion ended Senator Bailey walked to
where Senator Beveridge was sitting,
and again requested the Indiana man
to withdraw his remarks, when the
latter replied that he would do SO II
the Texan would retract the charges
made against Judge Penfield, the
solicitor of the state department.
Senator. Bailey, who was furious
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Ancient Poetic Work.

An important Greek papyrus has
been discovered by the German ORR
entail Society at Abusir. near SAX
kara. In Egypt. It contains the dithy-
ramb on the Persian wars by limo
theos Of Miletus. q poet who lived
about 400 B. c., whose name only
had been preserved. The poem is
long and Is the first specimen Of that
kind Of poetry that has come to light.
ihe manuscript itself Is the oldest OF
all Greek papyri known, and belongs
probably to the fourth century before
Christ.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

gettin' them Is a matter Of sentiment
and keepin' the thing quiet. Their
she claims to have a will made las
December and duly witnessed, givin
her the One Girl outright, and a mil
lion cash. So you can see she ain
anything ordinary. l told Coplen e
offer her a million cash for everything
rather'n have any fuss. was godn
to fix 1t up myself and keep Quie,
about It,"
But, damn it all, that's robbery!
"Yes-but it's her deal. You re
member when Billy Brue was playin'
seven-up with q stranger in the Two
Hump saloon over to Eden, and Child
die Fogle the bartender called hin
up front and whispered that he'd jes'
seen the Teller turn a jack from thu
bottom Well says Billy, looking
kind of reprovin' at Chiddie. 1T was
his deal, wasn't tt? Now, it's sure
this blond party's deal, and we better
reckon ahead a mite before we start
any rough-house with her. You're due
to find out If you hadn't better let
her turn her jack and trust to get
tin even on your deal. You got q
claim staked out in New York, and
a scandal like this might handicap
you in workin' 1t. And faint as Il
hushin' her up was something Wa
couldn't well afford. And think OF
how it would torment your ma to
know of them doin's. and now 'twould
shame Pish in company. OF course,
rob'ry is rob'ry, but mebbe it's our
play to be sporty like Billy Brus
was"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Nordica Punches the Bag.

Nine. Nordica, the opera singer, is
mistress Of the ungentle art of punch
Ing bag. This is a daily exercise
with her, as she considers that 1t gives
opportunity for all necessary muscular
training and subsection of adipose
tissue. The punching bag is a COM
promise. She desired to learn box
ing. but 1t was pointed out to her that
an accidental blow on the neck or
chest, even with soft gloves, might
wreck her vocal career.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
oharp Trick stopped.

A new Catholic church at Heidsl-
Aerg vss almost finished when work
st5pped and entrance was forbidden.
4 appeared that certain busts Of the
apostles above the high altar In the
.hoir. having large patriarchial boards,
we're suddenly visited by the parish
authorities and their boards rudely
pulled, came OF, being cunningly
formed Of plaster Of paris and then
rubbed to resemble the rest OF the
heads. The busts were then seen 20
be portraits Of the architect, the
builder and the sculptor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Bread Sold by Welaht.

By a new law in Montreal, Quebec,
all bread must be sold by weight after
September l next except fancy bread
under one pound. The council passed
the law after bitter contest lasting
for months past between the races,
the English bakers opposing 1t and the
French bakers insisting that 1t must
be enacted as protection for the
poor, who. they claimed, have been
frequently defrauded. =
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Lona Record Of Service.

Edwin F. Hamlin has just celebrated
his twenty-fifth anniversary as execu'
tive secretary at the Massachusetts,
state house. He has served under
these governors: Alexander H. Rice
(by whom he was appointedD, Thomas
Talbot, John D. Long, Benjamin F.
Butler, George D. t.n.inson, Oliver
Ames, John @. A. Beckett, William
e. Russell, Frederick T. Greenhalge,
Roger Wolcott and W. Murray Crane.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Too Busy to learn speeches.

1t has been noticed that for q year
or SO David B. Hill, on the occasion
of his public appearances, has always
read his speeches, doing so, however
with such a show of off-hand speak
ing that 1t is difficult to realize thu
fact Mr.. Hill, 1t is explained by ont
Of his intimates, of late has beer
busy man and cannot afford ths
time to cormit his speeches to meu
Org, ~, .i..;... Z
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
LADY pUNpoNALp is POPULAR.

Wife Of canada's Military Com.
mander Noted for Her Beauty.
All Canada is ready to fall in love
with Lady Dundonald, wife Of the
recently appointed commander Of the
Canadian troops. Her simple man.
ners, her splendid education, her love
Tor books and the brilliancy Of her
receptions have long been known in
he dominion. She is Of Welsh par
sntage and is no less popular than her
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Kings American Name.

Numerous inquiries are being made
as to what would be King Edwards
name If he had the honor Of being a
citizen Of the United States. His
mothers name was Guelph and she
married man whose family name
was Victim. Therefore should his
most gracious majesty desire to be.
come citizen of this country his pa.
pers would be made out to Albert q.
Victim.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Sensible Pianos for Children.

Half-size pianos are made on the
continent for the use Of children,
who are learning to play. Doctors
declare that much permanent injury
is done to the muscles of the fingers
by endeavoring to stretch an octave
or more, 80 that the new pianos are
made with the keys half the usu..l
width in order to prevent such injury.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

warrior husband. She has consider
able fortune and spends much of 1t
each year in assisting charitable or
CARNATIONS. She, too, has fighting
blood in her veins, for she went to
war with the parish council at
Gwyrch castle in England not long
ago because that body presumed to
interfere with the pruning OF her
trees. The war was bitter one, but
her ladyship was victorious, COMPEL
ing the council to keep its fingers of
her business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
wedIock in servia.

To promote marriages in Servia all
young persons having at least 1000
dinars in the government savings
bank receive a handsome premium
from the bank on their wedding day.
The consequence was that young folks
rushed into matrimony to repent at
leisure, and often, as soon as the
money was spent, they sued for di'
vorce. AS the plan did not seem like
Iy to bring an increase Of population,
the generous premium has been with
drawn.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Death Scattered by Chickens.

That cats can spread both scarlet
fever and diphtheria among humans
has been a well-settled fact for some
time, and now 1t Is thought that
chickens are often responsible for the
presence of diphtheria. In North
Wales, England. 1t has been observed
that several outbreaks Of that disease
Immediately followed an epidemic Of
'roup." which is fatal chicken dis
ease.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Worlds Biggest Sailing ship.

Germany has the largest sailing ves-
sci in the world, the Preussen. Of 5000
tons, just launched at Geestemunde
She is owned by the Arm that owns
the former largest sailing vessel, the
Potosi. Of 5000 odd tons. and will be
used in the trade with the Pacific
coast Of America. The Preussen is
437 feet long and SO feet wide. She
draws "a feet ard has a spread Of sail
Of $4,000 square feet. Sasa g
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Senator Bailey.

with rage. then demanded peremptor.
lily that the Indianian withdraw his re-
mark. The latter retorted that the
matter was ended 30 far as he was
concerned, whereupon the wrathy
Texan attacked the Indiana senator.
Assistant Doorkeeper Layton, who
was on hand, made for the two sena.
tors, and Senators Spooner, Bacon.
Hansbrough and others interfered and
Bailey was led away, subdued, but
still muttering revenge.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Poet Who oxereane Hoodoo.

Sir Edwin Arnold received many
birthday congratulations on June 10,
when he completed his SEVENTEEN
year. He is one of the few men who.
having won the Newdigate prize for
poetry at Oxford, have achieved a
reputation as poets in later life. For
the past forty years ne has been con-
nected with the editorial staff OF the
London Daily Telegraph, to which
paper he still contributes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Medical Service In Russian Army.

In the Russian army there Is no
medical corps existing as distinct
unit, although each combatant unit
owns small medical personnel. On
account of the breadth of territory
and the still incomplete railway devel.
opment, military sanitary conveys ex-
list and an elaborate organization of
divisional and mobile field hospitals.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
The WEEKLY
PANORAMA
AN AUTHOR OF PROMISE.

Critics Highly Commend the Wor<
Of Harry Leon Wilson.
Book reviewers. east and west, have
given much praise to recent novel
"The Spenders," by Harry Leon viii
son. The following is an extract
from the book:
cts just a question Of blackmail
isn't It? What did you offer?"
well, she has slew Of letters
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
SAYS BOSTON WOMEN SWEAR,

Miss vinlng Shocked at Lax Manners
In Eastern Society.
In an interview in Boston Miss VIM
ing, who is prominent in Massachu-
sets women's clubs and as suf-
fragist, said she had been severely
shocked at seeing and hearing of the
common use of intoxicants by Boston
society women, and the use OF pro-
family among the same class, She de-
clared she had seen young women
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
BEFORE The
PUBLIC EYE
SENATORS IN A CLASH.

Bailey Of Texas Makes Savage At
tack on Senator Beveridoe.
Senator Joseph w. Bailey Of Texas
treated the senate to a storm scene
when he sprang upon Senator
Beveridge of Indiana. and choked
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
ssaJAMMANy LEADER.
-; Giant II New York Is a
pro n1jnent Candidate.

" Hugh John Grant who is promi-
IDENTIFY mentioned for the leadership
81 TammanN was born in New York
city In 1856 and is a graduate of Co.
umbia Law school. He began his
political career as an alderman in
1888 and was defeated for the mayor
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

in Washington, D. c.. had thrilling
experience with a burglar at the
Thackeray hotel, at London, England
The man was captured, but the
woman well nigh lost her life. The
man entered her room and was a.
her jewel safe when she awoke ant
discovered him.
Without an instant's hesitation sh
sprang from her bed and seized him
at the same time shouting for help.
The thief struggled and succeeded
In drawing pistol. He attempted to
fire it at the woman, but she succeed
ed in turning 1t aside.
Two shots were fired, both Of which
lodged in the wall. The noise at
tracted the servants, who rushed II
and subdued the man, who was late,
given into custody.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

,ltv In 1884. From 1896 to 1888 he
was sheriff, and he was mayor from
1893 to 1892. He had charge OF Van
Wyck,s canvass In 1897 and for some
lime he has been more than a posi-
nifty for the leadership OF Tammany.
ae at present is. abroad.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
THE THANKS OF CONGRESS.
They Are Extended to Rear Admiral
kempff.

The house committee on foreign
affairs unanimously reported resolu-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-04-04

and bearded gent,amAn whom ne haa
seen some hours before at Fedora's
side in the handsome turnout. bound
for Rotten Row.
In this distinguished parsonage
Overton at once and instinctively rec
ognixed the rival whom he had to
meet on uneven terms.
The gentleman had now fair look
at his face. and Immediately jumped
out OF his cab.
Pardon me-" said he. In . deep
voice that somehow grated on Jacks
ears. perhaps because he bad already
conceived deadly feeling OF enmity
toward the other. Pardon me. but
believe have the honor OF ad-
dressing Mr.. John Overton. late Of the
Latin QUARTER. Paris?'
Overton answered stihny: THAT
happens to be my name. sir"
ALLOW me to introduce myself"
overton looked at the card and de-
iberately looked at the inscription.
Captain Maurice Stanton Livcrmore."
The Horseguards."
1t was a name known far and wide
mote places In the Dark Continent-a
name mentioned with especial honor
In descriptions Of English operations
on the borders OF India. where only
vaior counts. and men carve Que repu-
tations with the sword In desperate
duel with savage tribes.
Jack knew II well. The name 10
not unfamiliar to me. In what way
can I be of service to you. sir?" he
said with an effort at difidence.
not?"
''You are an artist. II mistake
"Yes. I aim to be-"
II am greatly interested In art,
and desire to have some commissions
executed. Having heard you favor-
ably mentioned would like you to
join me at dinner where we can
doubtless ind an opportunity to reach
an agreement"
II was on the tip OF Jacks tongue
to coldiy decline tho Invitation. Prui
dence-poiicy II you wiil-chccked his
disdainfui tongue In time.
II accept your Invitation. sir. with
out In any way committing myself TO
any policy you may suggest. or COM
promising myself In the least" he
said quietly.
The other looked grimiy pleased.
They walked along together as well
as the crowded condition of the street
would permit. until finally they reach
ed n notable restaurant. into which
the strangely matched couple plunged.
AZ overton sat there In tho cozy
room. vis-a-vis with Captain Liver
more. somehow he was reminded Of n
man whom the irony OF fortune had
seated above n volcano or n powder
magazine liable to explode at any
moment
ITO be continucd.)
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PEOPLE ANp @
EVENTS
WINS TRIUMPH OVER MISFORTUNE.

LIaais Hsguswood DssG Dumb. snd
Biind. Is visssciaiiy Iadependest
Lnnie Hag,iewood. deaf. dumD. and
blind. the Helen Keller OF the West" !"
is now In a position Of financial inde-
pendence.
This information comes from Miss
Haguewood's teacher. Miss Dora Dom
aid Of Gary. 8. D.. where Linnie il In
school. The pupils life work will be
In the mechanical department OF an In
stitution for unfortunate blind. Dur
Ing the last few months she has be-
come especially proficient In stereotype
making. In proofreading. and In book
binding All Of her work. Of course.
has to be done with print shop es-
tablIshment especially for the blind
and where the Braiile system alone is
used.
The young woman has also used a
typewriter for several years. She Is
able to operate machine at a reason
ably high rate Of speed.
Linnic Haguewood was born at Ida
Grove. Ia. en- Oct. l2. 1879. For the
first eighteen months OF her life she
was n normal child. Then came scar
let fever. measles. whoopins cough and
meningitis. Her life was despaircd OF.
but was saved by skiiifui treatment.
only to find that three Of the most
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-04-04
A rh.as...., He..,,a moon.

A newly married couple were on
their way from Antwerp u Paris. when
one Of their fellow passengers cut his
throat with razor In tho railway car
riagc In which they were travelling.
Another shock awaited them In
Paris. A visitor In the hotel In which
they were staying was killed In the lift
In their presence.
On Sunday they called on friend
iIvirg In Paris. who had invited them
to lunch nj his house. when extend
!nI the invitation the friend observed.
laughing: you will not md any
eorpscs with me-" but when they ar
rived nj the house their host greeted
them with request to have the lunch
put on. as his servant had died tina,
morning In n bath. from heart dis
ease.
This waS too much for the bride. who
tainted. and then went Into Mysteries.
The couple took the nrst train back
10 Antwerp.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-04-04

and asked him to remove h.s coat.
Fordney was surprised and indignant
but the caller explained that he was
from the district health department
and was under orders to vaccinate any
persons found in that room. II was
then explained that the infant son OF
Mr. Fordney's secretary had been
found to have smallpox and had. been
taken away to the isolation hospital.
The parents had been quarantined, but
the child's mother had insisted on CO.
ing to the hospital to which her child
had been taken by the police. The
father was in captivity and all persons
who had been with him lately had to
be yaccinated.
Senator Cullom made a call on Pres.
ident Roosevelt the other day, and
when he came out Of the chief execu-
tives room he was asked: did you
suggest to the president any candidate
for cabinet positions?" II never offer
advice to the president" replied Mr..
Cullom. regarding cabinet positions.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-04-04
New Vegetable Jus. Discovered.

Nolndzou Is the title of u curious
plant which l. now Interesting several
European scientists. or these. the most
enthusiastic IL NJ. Bnllnud. He read n
paper about the voanixou before the
French Academy Of Sclcnc,,- the other
day. nni pointed OIL, that this plant ID
the only one which i known to pos
-css In proper proportion NIL the cl,-
n"nt- that are required to form suit
ahlt. nouri-hmcDt FOR man.
voandzou II scientifically known ns
giycinc. or vonn,lzou subicrrunca. aud
H. u native OF. intcrtropicai Africa.
wh,rc 1t l. widely cultivated by ne
grocs. In southern Asia u Is also CON-
mon. hut u does not grow much In
America. except In Brazil. where II IL
known undy. the name OF Mnndubi
d'.Nngola. Its nutritivc portion con-
sists Of lnrg" grains. or peas. which are
enclosed in pods like beans. and which
are of a reddish color and egg shaped.
When raw they taste like ordinary
brans. hut wien cooked, very like
chcstnui<.
An analysis made by NJ. Balland
shows that the weight OF each grain.
or pca. IL from grain ~ to 1 grain
10 and that n grain contains about ten
pcr cent. Of water. nineteen per cent.
Of azotc natter. six per cent. OF fatty
natter. five per cent OF nmylnccous
matter aud fonr per cent Of ccllulosc.
These figures. lie claims. are icmnrkn-
BILE. since they seem to Indicate that
voan,izou was specially designed as n
food for man.
II we admit. he says. that man re-
uuircs each day. In order TO repair the
losses undergone by his body. from 40
10 i9O grnmmcs of azotc matter. fifty
six grammcs OF fat and 800 gramnies
of hy,lratc of carbon. we cannot help
noticing the Importance OF the fact
that these very elements ARE TO be
found In one kilogrnmmc of the grains.
or peas. of the voandzou plant.
The conclusion mt which he and other
scientists have arrived is that immcdi-
ate steps should be taken TO cultivate
voandzou wherever the climatic condi-
,ions are such as to render its cultiva-
tion possible. Though few believe that
II can he successfully grown In Eu-
rope. some experiments are to he made
In this direction. and meantime the
French government. II Is said. Will he
gin to grow some In Algeria. as Ii Is
convinced. from what scientists have
tcportcd. that no more admirable food
can he found anywhere for the colon
ial soldiers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-04-04
FARMING MATTERS.

The worlds production of sugar has
grown from .5OO.UOO tons In 1910 TO
S,SOOO0O tons In 1900. During the same
period the worlds population has
grown. according to the best estimates,
from 03O.OOO,OO0 to about l,5OO.oOoOo.
Thus sugar production has Increased
about G5O per cent. while population
was Increasing but about hfty per cent.
In the United States the consumption
OF sugar la 1850 was only twenty-five
pounds per cnpitn. while In 1901 II was
over sixty-cight pounds per capita.
Bects. which supplied In 1910 less than
five per cent. OF the worlds sugar. In
1900 supplied slxty.seven per cent,
while cane. which then supplied ninety
five per cent. OF the worlds sugar con-
sumption. now supplies hut thlrty-thrce
per cent. The cane sugar supply has
grown 100 per cent. since lsio. while
that of bcets has grown 1l.soO per
cent. amounting to 5,oJO.OOO tons In
1900.
Every season we have to tell how to
prepare seed potatoes to prevent scab
and ns some farmers are now planting
mn early crop we will print the infor,
nation again. Take two ounces OF
corrosive sublImntc TO each fifteen gal
Ions of water. Dissolve the poison In
u small amount OF hot water using an
carthenware dish. II VIII dissolve
faster if powdered. Add this solution
to the remnin OF the water In n
wooden cask or barrel. If only IA lew
potatoes ARE treated n glass or cnrthcn.
ware vessel may he used. but one OF
Iron. tin or copper should never la
taken. Let the potatoes remain In the
solution one and onc-hnlf hours. Take
out the potatoes and put In another
lot. The same solution may he used
over and over. In replenishing USE the
original strength aud do not pour In
pure water. Cut the potatoes when
convenient and plant ms usual Cor
rosiyc sublimnte Is II deadly poison and
must bc used with cauiion.-Ficld and
Farm.