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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
ais .5,7O9,4 s5 1876 90, 426, 900
MISSOURI CROPS.
A Prospect for 1872 Million Bushels OF
Corn-Larqe Yield of Hay.

Corn-large rIeIo OF nay.
COLUMBIA, Mo-, Aug. 5.-Secretary
George B. Ellis of the Missouri state
board of agriculture gave out the fol-
lowing statement today concerning
present. crop conditions:
The same extreme conditions prevail
concerning the crop that existed one
month ago and the general average
condition remains about the same. Sew
eral counties show an improvement
during the month, while others how
a decline. The average condition OF
all correspondent reporting Is ", ex-
actly the same as last month, but the
condition has declined during the
month, but the condition has declined
during the month points in the north
east section, which has an acreage OF
1908 900; the northwest, with an acre.
age of 100000, has declined points;
the central section, with an acreage OF
$4,000, has declined points; the
southeast section, with an acreage OF
1,437,OO has improved points; the
southeast, showing the highest aver
age of any section, has improved 5
points during the month and the acre
age for that section is S91 900. Much
of the early corn on fiat land has tas.
sled very low, while on rolling land
there is considerable good corn. With
seasonable rains and late frosts mrtb
of the late corn will make fair crop.
On August 1, 1902, the condition for
the state was 101 and the final yield
was 3O7 ,364,000 bushels. The present
condition indicates a probable yield
of 1872 million bushels, which is 1875
million bushels less than the crop of
last year. There is, however, consider
able old corn in the cribs compared
with very little that was on hand one
year ago. 1t is estimated that GIL per
cent of the overfiowed corn lands has
been replanted.
Much of the broom corn crop is late
and the condition of the state only IA.
There has been an improvement of
eight points in the cotton condition
during the month, the present condi.
ton being IS. In Dunklin county,
where more than half the cotton is
raised, the average condition is 81.
However. cotton is, just now, needing
rain in some counties.
A full crop of hay Of excellent quail.
ity has ben harvested and pastures
are generally doing well. The second
or seed crop of clover promises fair
the average condition being 80.
The fine crop of white clover has
furnished excellent bee pasture and
more than an average crop of very
fine honey has been gathered. The av.
erage condition of honey for the state
Is 101.
The condition of the apple crop is
unfavorable, promising little more
than one-third Of crop, being about
the same as one month ago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
HISTORIC CASTLE IN RUINS
RheinfeIs at st. Goar Was Once the
Home of Wilhelm dor Crosse.

RheinfeIs at St. Goar Was Once the
Home of Wilhelm dor Crosse.
The famous ruin of the Castle Of
Rheinfels at St. Goar, on the Rhine
collapsed last week. 1t was about
700 years old.
The Castle of Rheinfels, rising 375
feet above the Rhine at the back OF
the little town of st. Goar, was re-
garded as one of the most imposing
ruins on the river.
The castle was built by Count Die
Their III of Katzenelnbogen, who died
in 1876. and a new Rhine toll was
established there. In 1892 1t was
bravely and successfully defended by
the Hessian General, Won Goerz,
against the French General, Count
Tallard. with an army of $4,000 men.
In 1853 the castle was surprised and
taken by the French, who kept gar
rison in it till 1853.
Thirty years later when 1t was IN
the hands of Hessian General it was
basely deserted by him and fell into
the possession of the French revolu-
tionary army. In 1897 it was blown
up, and ip 1912 the ruin was sold for
$500. The ruin was bought in 1S43
by Prince William of Prussia, after.
ward German Emperor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
Studying witchcraft Craze.

George l.. Burr, professor the de-
partment of medieval history in Cor
nell university, is taking trip on a
bicycle through New England in
search of information on witchcraft.
For several years Prof. Burr has been
deeply interested in the Salem per-
secution of witches and similar move
ments. BY visiting the places where
witchcraft is said to have been prac-
ticed he expects to gain large addi-
lions to the lore in his possession.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
MAKING A STRONG FORTRESS
Fort Monroe, When Improvements
Are COMPLETED, Will Be Impregnable.

Are Completed, Will Be ImprsgnabIe.
The improvement OF Fort Monroe is
being prosecuted rapidly by the war
department. One hundred new mines
have been received. The anchors for
them have been ready since the Span
ish-American war and as all the cleo
trical apparatus used is still in place,
army officers say the submarine de-
lenses could be made available within
few days. The facilities for mining
the channel through which an enemy
would have to pass in order to attack
the fort are vastly superior to what
they were in 1898.
The ten-inch disappearing rifles are
being dismounted in several of the
modern batteries in order to give
place to more modern armament. The
unsatisfactory disappearing guns will
be replaced with heavier guns of much
greater power.
The picturesque water battery is be-
ing demolished to make way for sep
arated concrete emplacements. mount
ing rapid-firing guns. When this work
is completed Fort Monroe will be the
most efficient Fertilization in the coun-
try. Army officers say that it will
be impregnable.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
ToIstoi Is Pessimistic.

Count Tolstoi is contributing to a
Paris review an article which con-
tains a pessimistic survey of the in
evitable progressive decline of liberty
under all forms of government. Count
Tolstoi says the recognition of the
right of enforcing obedience to law Is
a feature of autocratic systems as well
as of revolutionary and socialistic
ideals. Modern technical improve
ments have so strengthened modern
government that revolutions by force
have become impossible, hence the
only effective means of securing true
liberty is the adoption Of religious
conception of life.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14

A correspondent at Rome sends the
following description Of the scene
when, Immediately after the election
Of Cardinal Sarto to the papal throne,
the new pontiff blessed the assembled
thousands:
Like roaring wave the people
swept into St. Peters, still cheering
and waving hats. Within, pande-
monium reigned. Those already stand
ing in a good position to see the gal
lery window, where Plus x was ex-
pected momentarily to appear, were
hurled back to the further end Of the
nave by the irresistible impact Of
those seeking entrance. Pope Plus"
and "Sarto" were the cries which
could be family heard above the din
that was raging from end to end Of
the historic cathedral.
THE attendants at the gallery win
low who had hung out the same ban
per as was previously displayed from
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14

revolution, which each seemed to
think had been brought about by d.
vine favor, and a terrific effort was
made to get out In time. With ex-
traordinary rapidity the basilica was
almost deserted. The attendants hung
the banner outside, and as all the
thousands waiting in the piazza saw it
and realized what was intended, a
great shout Of approval arose.
Then came sudden revulsion. AS
quickly as the banner had been let
down it was drawn up. The plans
again had been changed. The last
rush that Immediately followed for the
doors of st. Peters was almost inde-
scribable. How so many people enter
ed the basilica In so short time with
cut injury will always remain mys-
terry. Inside tho pandemonium in
creased.
AT the gallery window stood Cardi-
nal Matthew, Mgr. Merry del Val and
several other cardinals. The center
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
POPE Plus X BLESSES THOUSANDS
GATHERED IN ST. PETERS CATHEDRAL

with the sun streaming In from the
window behind. was the new pope. His
rich papal robes shone resplendent
amidst the more somber colors of
those who stood beside him.
For q few moments the tall form
remained perfectly still-the pondf
was gazing at the crowd beneath. Tho
deafening roar of cheers showed no
signs Of diminishing. Mgr. Merry del
Val and others waved for peace. but
none came. Then Plus x raised his
hand. In the twinkling Of an eye the
crowd, mad with excitement but q mo-
ment before, became dumb and q
deathlike silence prevailed throughout
the basilica. It was broken only by
the clear, strong voice Of the new
pope. "Ajutorium nostrum In nomine
domini," he chanted, like the keys Of
q magnificent organ struck by mas
ter hand. The response swelled up
from the crowd below.
There was another silence and an
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
The DAYS of Intolerance.

Lawrence and Cassandra South
wick, Quakers. who were thrashed at
the ,carttail through the streets OF
Salem for "prophesying in puritan
days, are to be commemorated there
by descendant, Frederick Tanning
Aver, II his design for monument be
accepted. He proposes to commem-
crate the whipping by the statue Of a
tiger, typifying superstition, and ex-
hibited with ravening jaws reared
above half stripped woman, into
whose shoulders his claws are fixed,
while a man strives to loosen the
grasp.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
Lived Rent Eree for Years.

A certain well-to-do New Yorker pur-
chased lot far uptown some thirty
years ago-at least it was far uptown
then. He paid his taxes on the place
yearly and sometimes wondered why
he kept it. Long before he had pur-
chased it man had built little
shanty on the place and there he
has squatted ever since. No one both
cred him and he raised large family.
several Of whom are now In business
for themselves. Recently the owner
decided to retire from business entire
ly, SO he sold the lot at private sale
for price vastly in advance Of what
he paid. The new owner is the man
who has lived there rent free for thirty
years.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
"Are You Ready? Col"

Mrs. John Peters was the mother Of
a family of restless children, and she
found difficulty in reducing them to
quiet when the moment came for ask
ing blessing at the table. So her
course of procedure was something in
this fasion: Alice, be still! Eddie,
not another word! Maud, don't you
see your father is waiting? There
now, John; NOW"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
MAKES SILVER FROM GOLD.
Oregon Chemist Experts to Produce
Gold from New Metal,

Gold from New Metal.
]. La Rix. chemist and metsllurgist
of Merlin, Ore, has made silver from
gold and developed a new metal from
slate from which he expects to pro-
duce gold. From his notes, which were
scanned by the government inspectors,
it seems that he has developed new
metal from commercial slate, abun-
dant here, which has an affinity for
the atom of gold and silver which he
calls ''rixum." The theory he has been
working on is the disintegration of the
atom into unitions to the silver atom.
The process consists of strong
acid solution combined with powerful
electric currents and long exposures
to their action, causing the destruction
of portion of the atom by electrical
conveyance into a similar solution Of
riXum.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
Two Remarkable Families.

In Webster county, West Virginia,
live two remarkable families. Cur
renee Gregory has thirteen sons, all
over six feet tall and all weighing
more than 1870 pounds. Each boy
owns farm. Mr.. Gregory is still
young at 70. His wife does all the
homework at 65 years. The other
family is that of Benjamin Hamrick,
a near neighbor of the Gregorys. He
is six feet five inches tall and has
nine sons, all over six feet tall. They
weigh from 155 to 226 pounds.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
Two ,ncurabie craxes.

One OF the ways to get into sweii
society ia to butt In through the turf
or the tanbark-the race track or the
horse show. A certain well-known
man has already spent 100000 on
the tanbark. without penetrating the
outer cuticle of the haut monde. and
when he mas spent another 100000 he
will still be butting. There are two
crazes which cannot be cured-the
craze for society and the craze for
political office.-New York Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
South American M.tropoII,.

Busnos Ayres. the capital Of the
Argentine Republic. says q writer In
st. Nicholas. IL the largest city In
South America. It 10 also the largest
city In the southern hemisphere south
OF Philadelphia. It Is. moreover. tho
largest Spanish-speaking city In the
world. Its population probably ex-
ceeds 100000. and 10 increasing rap
idly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
Supreme Court Sustalns the Foot
Ease Trademark.

Buffalo, N. Y.-Justice Laughlin in Supreme Court
has granted a permanent Injunction with costs
against Paul b. Hudson and Others Of New York
City, restraining them from making selling foot
powder which the court declares Ia an imitation and
infringement on " Foot-Ease," now largely adver-
tised and sold over the country. The owner Of tho
LIE Roy, N. y and the decision In this suit upholds
his trademark and renders all parties liable who
fraudulently attempt TO profit by the extensive
"Foot-Ease" advertising, in placing on the market
the spurious and similar appearing preparation In
yolyed In the case This the court declares was
designed In imitation and infringement OF the genu-
ine "Foot-Ease" Similar suits will be brought
against others who now infringing on the Foot
Ease trademark rights
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14

other response. Then esme the bene-
diction, such as few will ever forget.
All crossed themselves rnd with magi-
cal rapidity the scene ceased to be one
of deep devotion. Loud cheers burst
from the people as the pope started to
go back to the vatican, ny way of the
terrace. These acclamstiOns contin-
ued long after Plus X hac disappealsd
Then the thousands stre$med out, all
happy at the conclave's hoice OF the
pontiff and heartily glad that the sus-
pense had ended"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
BARRIERS Necessary.

According to a Dublin scientist.
who has spent considerable time in
making the necessary calculations, a
mans beard grows on an average
about three millimetres a week. At
this rate it would increase about six
teen centimetres every year, and
thus, at the age of eighty-four. man
who had never shayed would be
equipped with a beard about twenty
seven feet in length.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
ALTON RESUMES FAST ST. LOUIS
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 3 p. M, arriving in St. Louis at 7:0S
q. m. Chair cars free OF extra charge.
Compartment sleeping cars. The AL
ton keeps theh light a'shining just
ahead OF the rest Write to L. D.
Cooper, Travelling Passenger Agent.
Chicago & Alton Railway, Kansas City.
No.. for lowest rates,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14

the window in front now hastily drew
1t up. With every sign OF excitement
they motioned to the crowd to go back
to the steps of St. Peters.
A great cry arose. Those who few
moments before weres fighting their
way into the cathedral struggled with
redoubled energy to get out 1t was
the climax of the excitement-the new
pope was going to bless the world
from the outside of the basilica, which
had not been done since the days when
the Vatican ruled Rome. 1t was a
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
SONG BROUGHT THE CASH.
Constant Reminder Too Much for I'm
A>annfAus NA.A~

Constant Reminder Too Much for I'm.
peeunious Young Man.
The clever feminine manager Of q
laundry on Greenwich avenue is tell
ing with great glee Of the methods
she pursued In order to induce an i'm
pecunious customer to pay up" .
longstanding account. She trained
her employees to chant in unison, every
time the young man hove In sight, .
little ditty. commencing I'VE are
washing and waiting for thee!" The
third time they raised their voices In
the song he planked down 50 and said.
feverishly. For heavens sake. tell
'em to shut up!"-New York Times.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
Creates suspicion,

Gwen Alb sees err man hanin' sugah
t er mewl.' said Charcoal Eph, as he
heaved a brick at the off steed. "Ah
wondahs of maybe he don vary de
monotony wen he am at home by
lickin' his wife. Mistah Jackson
Baltimore News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
Not So Remarkable,

New York has an armless child that
can pick up pins and needles with
her toes. The most careless man on
earth. with his arms full of a crying
baby, can pick up carpet tacks with
his heels without looking.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14

Thieves Along Siberian Railway.
One OF the inconveniehces of travel
on the Siberian railway is that bag
gage is apt to be stolen even II it has
been checked.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
POPE Plus x BLESSING rnx WORLD

place was vacant. Among the seeth-
ing mass below, which never ceased
waving hats, two members of the
American pilgrimage, Father Lynch Of
Niagara university and Father Nc
Gowan of New York, held aloft Amer
lean flags. These swayed brightly
around the nave as the bearers were
alternately borne forward and back
ward by the ebb and flow of the
throng.
"In a few moments terrific cheers
burst forth from every throat. There,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
For Russian Authors.

In connection with the celebration
Of st. Petersburg's two hundredth an
niversary the Russian Academy Of
Sciences offers prize of $4,000 ru-
bles for the best history of that city.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14

British Railroad Earnings Decrease.
The twelve largest British railways
show a decrease in net earnings for
the last half Of 1901 Of over quarter
Of q million sterling.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
Mission Among Barbarians.

The American Presbyterians have
established a new mission on the So
bat river, beyond Khartoum. and 1000
miles below Egypt. 1t is an uncivtl-
lied region. and the language has 10Th
ing in common with the Egyptian Ara
bic.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Ease

A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet. Cures Swollen. Sore. Hot. Callous.
Aching, Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails.
Aliens Foot-Ease. makes new or tight
Shoes easy. Sold by all Druggists and
shoe stores. Csc Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy. N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
When a girl won't flirt 1t is sign
there aren't any men around.
THE X. c. .. ALMANAC FOR 1908

The Kansas City Southern Railways
Almanac for 1908 Is now ready for dis
tribution. Farmers. stock-raisers.
fruit-growers, truck gardeners, manu-
facturers, merchants and others seek
ing a new fled of action or new
home at the very lowest prices, can OBJ
tain reliable Information concerning
Southwestern Missouri. the Cherokee
and Choctaw Nations In the Indian
Territory, Western Arkansas, Eastern
Texas, Northwestern Louisiana and the
Coast country, and OF the business op-
portunities offered therein.
Write for copy Of the X. c. 8. Al
manac and address, s. G. Warner, G..
P. A., X. G. S. Ry. Kansas City. Mo.
A baby's first attempt to walk Is .
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
British SomaIjIand

1t is estimated that the population
Of British Somaliland is about, $50 900.
Its area ia about $1,000 square miles.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14

In race between mans will and
woman's won't the latter invariably
wins.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14
Dykes Of Holland.

The dykes, which protect Holland
from the inroads Of the sea, are from
ten feet to forty feet In height.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14

In the race for wealth it's snip and
tuck with the dressmakers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-08-14

A baby's first attempt to walk Is .
trial balance.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-01
THE AMERICAN FLAG.

nAY after tomorrow the people OF
~ the United States will celebrate
he 127th anniversary OF the signing
Il that immortal document, the Dec
-aration OF Independence. That sacred
instrument, bravely executed by our
Revolutionary forefathers, bequealh-
ing to US life, liberty and the pursuit
of happiness, will ever be faithfully
cherished in the minds and hearts OF
American citizens while civilization
lasts. We are free, prosperous and
contented, and it is fitting that OBJ
.tervance OF our great natal day be
shown in grateful remembrance to-
ward kind Providence for our manifold
blessinge and privileges. Reverence,
patriotism and Joy swells the breast
oi the good citizen when the Stars
\ d Stripes are flung to the breeze
and stirring music delightfully."- thrills
The responsive soul. Our little city
announces that the eagle will scream ,
there will be lurid oratory, and that
love OF country will be blazoned forth
npon the sky OF human intelligence
as never lefore, and all are invited
and will be m idc welcome.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-01
NOTICE OF SALE OF SCHOOL LAND

Application No. 1872, l7l3. 17l4. IT'S. and l7le.
Notice is hereby given that on the Nth day
Of July, 1903, at the hour of 2 O'Clock in the
afternoon. on said day, at the door OF the court
house in Adams County, Washington, the fol-
lowing described school land will be sold at
public auction to the highest bidder therefor,
to-wit
No. I7l.-
Mel! OF Section 16. twp. 10, range 80 east /: ap-
praised at Sl56OUo; improvements appraised ut
5000.
No. 17l3-
NWl. OF same section, twp. and range ap-
praised at $2J6UOO; Improvements appraised at
$40 w.
SWl., same section, twp. and range ap-
praised at $3.50 90; improvements appraised at
$4,000.
No IFS
SEl4. same section. twp. and range; ap-
praised at $3.50. 90; in provcments appraised at
5000
Nc. 1719-
NWl. Of the SEE Sell of the seq, and the
Ma OF The SWi4 OF section &C. twp. Is north.
range 81 appraised II: s2l0O.co. No improve
said school land will be sold for less than
the appraised value and subject to the i'm
provempnts situated thereon. and us appraised
by the Board Of State Land Commissioners in
the manner provided by law, a statement Of
which is now Oh file in the Office OF the auditor
of Md county.
Terms of sale are: Under contract, one tenth
to be paid on the day of sale, aud 0ne-tenth an
nually thereafter Oh the first day OF March OF
each year. With accrued interest on deferred
balance ut 6 per cent. per annllm: Provided,
That any purchaser may make full payment at
any time and obtain deed.
The purchaser of such land will be required
to pay at he time OF sale the appraised value
OF any improvements or valuable material on
such land in full, in addition to the one-tenth
OF the sale price.
The above described school lands are offered
for sale by virtue OF an order of the Board Of
State Land Commissioners made on the 18th
day of May. 1903. duly certified and on file
in the Office OF said county auditor.
LINCOLN LAUGHLIN,
County Auditor.
Dated at Ritzvillc, Wash, this 9th day Of
June 1903.