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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Lads Capture Big Eagle.

Douglass Dunn and his brother,
small boys Of Merchantsville, N. j.,
went to the Delaware for a stroll yes
terday, and while walking along the
bank saw huge bird struggling in
the current. Douglass stripped and
swan for the bird. When he reached
it he was amazed to find it bigger
than he had supposed and full of fight
He bravely attacked 1t, however, and
managed to tug it ashore. AS soon as
they were out of the water the bird
renewed the battle with fresh vigor
and gave the lad fierce fight, but as
the bird had one wing broken the boy
succeeded in mastering it before his
brother came up. They tied its legs
and head and luggod their prize home,
where they learned that 1t was gray
eagle. 1t, measured nearly five feet
from tip to tip. 1t had been shot and
crippled by gunner.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Used sparrows for Food.

The inhabitants of the Square Of
Vanguard, Paris, noticed for some
time past young man who was evi.
IDENTIFY in the last state of poverty, but
who shared his meal Of bread each
day with the sparrows. After some
time the birds got to know him, and
descended in fiocks the moment he
appeared. The residents in the square
took great interest in the proceedings.
which they regarded as touching
evidence of humanity under a ragged
shirt Unfortunately for the young
man, one more curious than the rest
watched him closely, and observed
that when the sparrows came to feed
out of his hand they were transferred
to his pockets. When arrested the
young man said that he cooked and
ate the sparrows because of his in.
ability of getting food otherwise.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Rloodhounda for Hire.

Chasing criminals with bloodhounds
will be a business for the profit of a
corporation. So many captures Of GRIM
inals have been effected by these Keen
nosed animals that what was at first
looked upon with mingled feelings Of
sport and curiosity Is now studied
with a commercial eye.
A stock company is being organized
with ]. d. Mcbride, sheriff of Cass
county, Neb., residing at Plattsmouth,
at the head, to own and hire out
bloodhounds. These will be sent to
any point in this state where their
presence may be desired in locating
criminals.
The state penitentiary has pack
of hounds, kept to chase escaping con-
victs. Chief Detective James Malone
of Lincoln also has a pair which have
been used with success. DR.. Fulton
of Beatrice also has pair which fire.
quently have been borrowed.-New
York Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Odd Place for Serpent.

In Alsace recently four-yearold
child, the daughter Of workingman,
became very Ill one day, but speedily
recovered, and for some days after.
ward dismayed her parents by eating
a good deal more than child of that
age is wont to eat.
Instead, however, Of growing fatter,
the girl grew thinner, and doctors,
who were summoned to attend her,
were unable to explain why the food
did her no good. Finally the riddle
was solved, for a serpent about
twenty inches in length issued one
morning from the child's mouth.
The serpent was killed and sent to
the University of Strasburg, and since
then the little one has enjoyed ex-
cellent health. 1t is supposed that
the child swallowed the serpent while
drinking some impure water.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Steers Interrupt Court.

The aldermanic court Of Altoona,
Pa, while in session the other day
was unceremoniously interrupted by
two steers that had been fighting in
the street. The alderman was trying
a case of assault and battery. Each
side had lawyers, and things were
lively when two steers came through
the front door. They had been trying
to horn each other in the street,
and one, finding it was getting the
worst of the fight, turned and made
for the office door as the nearest
place of refuge. The entrance of the
steers broke up the trial, the alder
man, lawyers. principals and wit
nesses leaving the office by the near
est means of egress. In moment or
two the steers were in possession of
the office, but the vanquished one
kept on through the room, going out
the back door into the lot in the rear
The other turned and went back to
the street. After the animals left the
trial was resumed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

"The mountains are constantly NOV
ing" was the remark of an officer of
the Denver and Rio Grande Road re-
Gently in speaking of the great land
slides in the canyon above Glenwood
Springs, Colo. I'VE find from actual
experience in maintaining tunnels,
bridges and tracks in the mountains
that the mountains are moving. 1t
costs a railway passing through the
mountains a great deal of money in
the course of ten years to keep the
tracks in line, and maintenance of
tunnels is even more expensive. Drive
a stake on the side of a mountain
take the location with the greatest
care, and return after few months.
The stake is not in the same location.
The whole side of the mountain has
moved. This experiment has often
been tried and in all cases the result
proves that the mountains are NOV
ing. The mountains are gradually
seeking the level of the sea-"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
The Chase Of Tracy.

tUc SUdoC " IVoSy'
The posse came down like the wolf on
the fold
With rifles and pistols and shotguns I'M
told,
And the roll OF their musketry ratified
around,
Like the roll of the surf on the shores
of the Sound.
Like police on the street when the town
is serene,
That dea dealing posse at sunset was
seen;
Like police on the street at a general
fight,
That posse at dawn had departed iro"
sight
For the convict came forth from the
brush with his gun.
And the posse decided 1t safer to run.
And there rode Sheriff direct to the
rear.
With a bullet uncomfortably close to his
ear.
And there went a Deputy back into
town,
With sturdy dlstaste for reward or re-
nown.
And the sound of his painting was heard
through the glade.
Like an engine ascending a five per cent
grade
And the convict departed, unmarked and
alone,
His movements unquestioned, his doings
unknown.
The bloodhounds are plaintively loud In
their wall,
For they never get half of chance at
the trail,
And the convict continues at pleasure
to roam,
While the posse sings softly: There 8
no place like home"
Portland Oregonion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
For Cool September Days.

Miss matched effects are not very
popular this season with two notable
exceptions. One is the covert coat,
to be worn with skirts of dark blue or
black mohair or serge, and the other
is the skirt Of shepard's checked
cheviot to be worn with close fitting
body coats of dark blue or black
matching the check. In this costume
the coloring ia black and white. the
material being brazil in radiating
tucks, each of which shows tiny pip
ing OF black cloth, and Is stitched
with black Corticelli silk to within
about twelve inches Of the edge.
where 1t is freed to give the flare. The
little close fitting Elton coat is made
of the black cloth and shows the
favorite velvet faced coat collar. The
revers are faced with white MORE,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Mystery of Lost Sounds.

An English scientist noticing the
mysterious way in which sounds some
times are lost in space recently under
took an interesting experiment In a
balloon. He found that while still
within talking distance Of earth all
sound of the human voice was
uuenched in the mere indistinguisha-
BILE hum of the human hive. Equally
lost was the striking of clocks and
ringing of bells, but dogs bark rang
out clearly. So, also, the below OF a
cow far out in some field, would pene-
irate above the babel of busy town,
while the screeching Of railway whis-
tles pierced the sky up to three miles
and, gathered in from vast areas, oft
en- reached an intensity positively
painful. The strangest of all acoustic
phenomena is the unac countable ST.
ience which sometimes ensues when
tound is to be expected. In many
cases it has been proved that, speak
ing literally, the lost Sounds issuing
from a point on a seacoast were not
extinguished, for they were heard
distinctly farther out at sea. Heavy
,.alutes unheard by people within
twenty or thirty miles have been
plainly audible at much greater dis
lance, and this apparently not in a d.
rection favored by the wind. The
scientist who conducted the balloon
experiment offers the theory that con-
ditions of the aerial currents rather
than the direction of the wind are re-
sponsible for these phenomena.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

To the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new
things of everyday use in the market
and who is reasonably satisfied with
the old, we would suggest that trial
CT Defiance Cold Water Starch be made
at once. Not alone because it is guar
snteed by the manufacturers to be
superior to any other brand. but be-
cause each 1Oc package contains 16
czs., while all the other kinds con-
tain but ~ ozs. 1t is safe to say that
the lady who once uses Defiance
Starch will use no other. Quality and
quantity must win.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

In Paris are putting the braid IN
double widths upon the material. thus
forming squares. Another braid IL .
heavy, wide basket weave In bril-
liant silk, and still another Is q seal
lop which has deep points in Its upper
edge and is bordered on the scallop
with a cord and loop-edged braid. This
comes in fourteen styles and colors'
and in sizes varying from one-fourth
of an inch to an inch. Scythe braid IN
FIVE sizes, with corded effects, Is an
other popular braid for fall, and but.
ton effects in braids. together with all
the fiat braids of irregular and point
ed outlines promise to hold their own
the coming season.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
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to hypnotic. When he takes It from
the water, after a series of strokes on
its sides with the hand, the fish ap'
pears to be dead, not a movement OF
it's gills being visible.
Another trout will, before being fed.
at wave of the hand make circuit
of the pool, jumping clear out Of the
water at intervals of five or six feet.
and sometimes turning somersault
in its career.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Prisoner Asks for Death Sentence

Convicted by jury in the Norfolk
county court, Va, of numbering his
wife, William Treadwell will not sane.
ton the application of his counsel for
a new trial. He declares that he pur-
chased the pistol with which he kill
ed his wife with the intention of kill
ing himself as well. He desires that
no new trial be requested and that
sentence upon him be executed as
soon as possible. The man appears
to have no desire to live. The case is
one of the strangest ever tried in
Virginia court. After shooting his
wife the man turned the pistol upon
himself and was weeks recovering
from the wound.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
HEARTH AND BOUDOIR
SOME FASHIONABLE FANCIES
AND FASHION FRILLs.
Early Fall Coat That Will Soon Do q
Necessary Garment-some Hints on
the Collar-A Paris Noveity-For
Cool September Days.
sWaqqer Collar.

The collar is paramount essential
in early fall costumes. OF course, the
stock, or throat dressing Of any sort.
is always an important matter In the
treatment of woman's temperament
and her gowns, so the term collar" as
a perfectly new idea, applies to some
thing recently sprung by fashion
builders. This something" In latest
importations is an exorbitant. bertha
like affair cut low in the neck and
worn round. the shoulders. In the
front it shows a relationship with
revers and fchus. You can easily
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Tea and house gowns of the show
rooms are on the most elaborate or
der, in all manner of handsome mate
rails from the heavy to the transpar-
ent. Most Of them reflect empire
styles, though there are few models
tight fitting at the waist, these usually
in cashmere or henrietta cloth. Moire
in black, white and delicate shades is
a new material for these gowns, and,
whatever its shade, is beautifully
trimmed. Lace, all kinds Of embroid-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

cry, cording, braid, rose ruchings,
chiffon, mousseline de sole and inser-
lions appear among the trimmings.
Ribbon also enters largely into their
makeup, and some are alternate bands
of satin ribbon and insertion, while In
other gowns the ribbon is velvet.
Three different shades of chiffon are
used for some tea gowns. Thus
foundation is white, middle chiffon
is delicate green and the outside one
is rose pink. Fluffy ruffles trim the
bottom of such a dress very prettily.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

DIR. Doyen, who recently returned
to Paris after a trip across the Rhine,
speaks in the highest terms of his
German colleagues and their consci
entious and successful labors. He
mentions as an example the famous
surgeon, DR.. Bergman, who, although
ne is 60 years old, begins his days
work at 6 o'clock and keeps 1t up all
day, his clinic where he operates be
fore students being visited by over
200 patients evcrv day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Fashionable Erills.

White mousseline is banishing the
green veil from the smart hat.
In fall suitings is a sleek and silky
shot stuff with a nap like velvet.
The size of the seasons hat renders
a parasol a mere accessory of dress.
An imported gown distinctly pre-
sages the return Of short gown and
petticoat.
Pique Is less modish than linens
and crashes.
The lace and embroidery vogue
makes a yoke almost necessity Of
the modish gown. II &,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
MRS. ECKIs STEVENSON.

rience. Hundreds Of dollars went to the
doctor and the druggist. l was simply
a walking medicine chest and phys
zeal wreck. My sister residing in Ohio
wrote me that she had been cured OF
womb trouble by using Lydia E'
Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, and advised me to try it:
then discontinued all other med icinea
and gave your Vegetable Compound q
thorough trial. Within four weeks
nearly all pain had left me; rarely
had headaches, and my nerves were in
a much better condition, and l was
cured in three months, and this avoided
a terrible surgical operation. v MRS.
EcKIs STEVENSON, $50 So. state ST.,
Salt Lake City, Utah.-Ssooo forfeit "
aboue testimonial is not genuine.
Remember every woman ID
cordially invited to write to MRS.
Pinkham If there is anything
about her symptoms she does not
understand. Mrs. Pinkham's
address is Lynn. Mass.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
understand that this new collar gives

understand that this new collar gives
a chance for original voluminousness.
A deep type of collar in yellow silk
batiste is embroidered in black and
cream silk and has insets Of ecru
lace edged with yellow silk. 1t adds
distinction to gown Of tobac
brown peau de sole.
Another collar is of black silk NOUS
seine over black taffeta. 1t is en-
broidered in white silk and spangled
with tiniest cut Jet. The edges are
finished with black silk lace an inch
and a half wide loosely rufiled at the
joining. ri
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
the facing of revers is of white MORE
antique. The buttons are very hand
some examples of baroque.
Quite Informal.

A new social fad for the fall season
is the Afternoon surprise" One
member of a certain set makes 1t her
business to know when a certain
other member will be at home on an
afternoon. Then arrangements are
made for the surprise" This sur
prise is made up from six to twelve
women, all friends of the prospective
surprised hostess, tea given by the
guests, and gift to the lady of the
house by those who entertain her and
themselves on her premises. Little
surprises" of any jolly social sort
may be introduced as varieties"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Hypnotized Fish.

M. J. King, retired farmer Of Char
don, Ohio, is firm in the belief that
fish reason, and can also be hyno-
tized. Five years ago Mr.. King built
a pond near his home and stocked it
with mountain trout from govern
ment hatchery. The fish thrived and
developed remarkable growth. There
are over 1000 trout in the pond now,
some Of them weighing two and half
pounds.
Mr.. King exercises wonderful in
fiuence over some of the fish. He can
reach down and take some out of the
water, pat others on the back, while
hundreds Of them will eat out Of his
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Strange Meeting Of Relatives.

Charles Gardner, who was kidnapped
10 years ago at the age Of II from his
home near Quincy, ILL.,, by two tramps.
met his father at Wichita, Kan, few
days ago by accident. Recently Gard
ners parents moved to Andover, Kan.
Father and son met at the postoflce,
and recognized each other. Young
Gardner says that the tramps took
him to Fort Worth, Tex, where he
was compelled to beg. and he finally
escaped.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Rooster Mothers Chicks.

A Hallowell, Me-, rooster is mother
ing a flock Of little chickens. Incl.
dental to this story comes the news
of tragedy of previous occurrence,
when the mother hen met death be.
meath the wheels of an electric car.
The head of the flock cares for the
little chickens with apparently full
realization OF the duties incumbent
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
An EarIv Fall Coat.

The Directoire Elton front, arrang'
ed to be worn open or closed as the
exigencies of Dame Fashion and our
equally capricious climate demand. Is
a special feature Of many OF the coats
of the season, whether long or short
This natty little coat is an exception.
ally happy examule Of this design. It
ia made of satin finished cloth OF q
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating,
aching feet, ingrowing nails, co-ns and
bunions. All druggists and shoe stores,
25c. Trial package FREE by mail. Ad-
dress Allen S. o msted, Leroy, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

WANTED for U. y. ARMY: able bodied, unmar.
ried men between the ages Of 81 and 30; citizens oil
ate habits, who can speak, read and write ENG
LISH. For info, nation apply 70 Recruiting Oncer
ll6 w est 9TH ct. kansas tlty, Mo-; Masonic Temple
st. Joseph, Mo-. 3iS College ST., Springfield MO-; o.
Main ST. Joplin. Mo. or 1U6 Iron Ave. Sallnn, han
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
The SURGEONS knife
Hrs. Eckis Stevenson Of Salt
Lake City Tells How Opera
lions For Ovarian Troubles
May De Avoided.

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-1 suffered
with Inflammation of the ovaries and
womb for over six years, enduring aches
and pains which none can dream of but
those who have had the same expo
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

brilliant dark blue color, all the edges
being finished with a strap Of tan
broadcloth, stitched with Corticelli
spool silk in self tolor. The coat COL
lar is bordered by similar strap, but
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
INSIST ON GETTING IT.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
In hand Of II OF. brands. which they know
cannot be sold to q customer who has
once used the Is OF. pkg. Defiance Starch
for same money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Occasionally a man takes advice be-
cause he has somebody picked out to
whom he is going to give it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

YPEWRlTERS make or style. at
less than half price-Our Leader
T.S. Webster Co. Boston Bid. Kansas City.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

A liberal education is one that al
ways gives itself away.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

IF YOU USE BALL BLUE,
Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue.
Largo 2 OF. package only cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

When young man considers a girl
an angel it is cruel of her to spoil his
dreams by marrying him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

When it comes to high life the
roofer has us all beat
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
A Paris Novelty.

One of the taking Paris novelties
is fiat-topped pyramid braid, either
in one color or In black and white.
Two or three nne silk cords outline
.ha v--~arr4d ana MANY dressmakers
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Don't delay minute Cholera infantum,
dysentary. diarrhpa me suddenly. Only
sale plan Is to have DR.. Fowler's Extract
Of Wild Strawberry always on hand.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces In
nammation allays pain, cures wind collie c bottle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

The clothing salesman has to be
clothes-mouthed
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

With the advent of the undertakers'
trust it is doubtful If death is really
worth dying.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

A man who would travel the road to
literary success must keep to the
write.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

A little life may be sacrificed to a sudden
attack of Group If you don't have DIR.
Thomas Electric Oil ON hand for the
emergency.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

A boil on the stove is worth two on
the neck.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

When woman seeks information
she goes after 1t in roundabout way.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

To Cure Cold in Ono day.
Take Laxative Bro.no Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money II it fails to cure. 25c
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Saying nothing at the right time Is
equivalent to saying the right thing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

It's easy by taking up a collection
to get the cents of meeting.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Riches take wings, and, judging by
the price of women's hats, wings take
riches.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

The straw hat has another week to
live.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Stimulants may keep some men up
but they keep more men down.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNsIGHTLY.
Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
All grocers sell large OF. package, cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Try me just once and am sure to
come again. Defiance Starch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
Is taking the place of all others.