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Pilgrims Hall. Plymouth. Massachusetts,

music. The silence made them both
start. Then from the windows thun-
dered: THAT Americana, Rodgers.
Dog of an infdel. He murdered the
padre of the Mission de Santa Cruz
and stole the strings Of pearls from
the virgin" Carmencita shivered her.
self out of his arms as the piercing
tones inside continued: "Sancho, the
Indian, saw him while hid in the
sanctuary. He came to tell us, but
the Americana had several hours
start. Now he's here. Where Is her"
A howl for blood went up as the
whole company jumped for the door
ways. The cry reused Carmencita.
Come" she breathed, and, Selling his
hand, led him running through the
nearest exit. Half block down the
street they were before their pur.
suers perceived them. Then shots
filed the air. At the corner they made
a swift turn and ran directly to the
bay. Carmencita jumped into an old
boat, Rodgers followed and unmoored
it. He seized the oars and made
some distance from the shore. The
pursuers reached the beach. Some
fired wildly, but others boarded a
boat and continued after them. 1t
was inevitable that they be taken.
Carmencita crept along the boat to
his side and put her arms around
him. 1T was my fault, my sin. You
did it for me. l love you. love
you!" The oars were dropped. His
arms inclosed her. Don't let them
take u.s. she whispered. He sudden
ly stood erect, with her still in his
arms. Then one bound and the
waters had closed over their bodies.
They never again reached tho shores
of Monterey, nor has the sea ever
again given up the treasured pearls.
When he finishes his story, old
Don Antonio always leans back and
signs.
You see why it is I do not appre-
ciate the American Thanksgiving.
There always returns that picture Of
the first time we celebrated it."
did the padres know of the gold
fields7 Who can tell? Il they did
they were wise to withhold the infor
nation. You see how much harm the
desire for gold works"
lis it true? Well. was one Of the
pursuers.' Katherine A. Chandler in
San Francisco Cal
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
me, if Ramon has not been before

me, If Ramon has not been before
hand"
Hell never be beforehand. III get
the fortune, and you, too"
ooh, but only this day Ramon has
asked my father that he may marry
me on the 9Th of December, his fete
day and the Virgins"
December! So near! But this Is
only October, and November comes be-
tween. There are other fete days be-
sides his. This is your Thanksgiving.
My country has Thanksgiving in a
few weeks. Then III either have
riches or definite promise of riches.
Then I'll claim you. That will be my
Thanksgiving"
AS merry voices were heard calling,
"Carmencita, Cita," he whispered,
Promise me. Promise and seal your
promise so, so, So"
Her Affirmative answer was smoth-
cred and they turned to greet their
seekers.
His employment with Larkin took
him to the different ranches and even
as far north as Pueblo de San Jose.
Here old Don Palomares, in extolling
California over Mexico, said:
"Oh, yes, senior, Mexico has her sill
yer mines. But who can say that
California has not greater riches?
Perhaps the old padres can tell of gold
fields that the old Indians knew about
mo, senior. The reverend padres
never divulged any such information
They had seen how the Indians of
Mexico were enslaved to work in the
mines, and how avarice, awakened by
the desire for silver, had corrupted the
white man. So why introduce great
curse here in this land of content
where God sends all that is needed and
where his children live in peace and
in his spirit?"
After this Rodgers cultivated the ac-
quaintance Of the different priests on
his routes. che padres of Monterey, of
the Pueblo de San Jose and of the
missions of San Jose and Santa Cruz
His eyes. always stern, grew colder
and keener, and his manners, always
implying superiority, did not tend to
win him personal friendship. How
ever, as a stranger and protege of
Larkin, the padres extended their hos
pitality to him-their hospitality. but
nothing more. It was not likely that
they would confide to a foreigner So
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voiced-the prayer of thanksgiving to
st. Francis for the harvest Of the
past year and of petition that he con-
tinue his care by sending early and
bountiful rains.
When the banner had been escort
ed back into the church and deposited
at the left of the altar the congre-
cation surged out and merry scene
ensued.
With chatter and EXPLANATIONS and
infectious laughter, the people moved
about in ever-changing groups. No
one was greeted more warmly than
Don Thomas Larkin, who took this
opportunity Of introducing to the
people from the country his latest
protege, Alvin Rodgers. The old Cal
ifornians accepted the newcomer
warmly, as was their habit. "The
friend Of Don Thomas is friend Of
mine. My house is yours whenever
you wish to visit it."
The stranger accepted all degrees
of friendliness With the same imper-
turbable calmness, and finally at
tached himself to the group in which
the Diaz family we're chattering.
AS the vans started, the population
of Monterey scattered to its homes,
accompanied by all the country peo-
pie who could possibly remain over
for the evenings fiesta. Ramon Cas-
tro Joined the Diaz group, but had to
content himself with walking with
one of the sons, while Senior Diaz
marched Rodgers off Just behind Car
mencita and FRANCESCA.
The old senior had taken a fancy
to the young American. In the two
weeks since Rodgers arrival he had
invited him to his home every day.
With the exception Of the father and
Carmencita, the Diaz family felt un-
comfortable under the cold blue scrut-
my of the stranger; but, as Califor-
mans, they did not withdraw their
hospitable attentions. Carmencita,
feeling the disapproval Of her fam
lily, showered favors upon him. And
newell, at first he came to practice
speaking Spanish, and later, he came
because he could not keep away. The
brown eyes haunted him when away
from their presence-now mischiev-
Gus, now daring, now languishing,
now sparkling, but always impelling
him to gaze into them-into them and
ON the softly curved cheek and petal
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
Lectures on journalism.

Prof. Koch Of Heidelberg Is the
only instructor at any German uni
versity who lectures on journalism.
He has for several years delivered lee
lures on this subject at that univer-
sity, and has now been invited to re-
peat his course on the History, Ma
ture and Significance Of Public Opin-
ion, the Press and Journalism in Ger
many" at Cologne.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
Toy Manuracrure IN germany.

The manufacture of toys in Ger
many gives employment to fully $4,000
people. The total value of the annu-
al exports amounts to $13,196,3S6.
The manufacture is centered chiefly
In the cities of Nuremberg and Some
berg, while many domestic lines OF
manufacture which are mainly asso-
ciated with the industry have sprung
I'D in the surrounding county hamlets.
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500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper win be pleased to lear,
that there is at least dreaded disease that scienc
has been able to cure in all its stages, and that d
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrk
being constitutional disease, requires constitu
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken in.
tenally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease, and giving the patient
nature in doing its work. The proprietors have 90
much faith in Its curative powers, that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any that IL fails TO cure
Send for list OF testimonials.
Address F.J CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
BOTH FEEL
What Proper Food Does for Both
Mind and Body.

Physical health, mental health, in
deed almost everything good on this
earth depend in great measure upon
proper food.
Without health nothing is worth
while and health can be won almost
every time by proper feeding on the
scientific food Grape-Nuts.
A California trained nurse proved
this: Three years ago l was taken
very sick, my work as trained nurse
having worn me out both in body and
mind, and medicine failed to relieve
me at all. After seeing number OF
physicians and specialists and getting
no relief l was very much discouraged
and felt that would die Of general
nervous and physical collapse.
"My condition was SO bad l never
imagined food would help me but on
the advice Of friend I tried Grape
Nuts. The first package brought me
so much relief that quit the medi-
cines and used Grape-Nuts steadily
three times a day. The result was
that within months had SO COM
pletely regained my strength ana
health that l was back nursing again
and I feel the improvement in my
brain power just as plainly as ! do In
physical strength.
After my own wonderful expert
ence with Grape-Nuts l have recon-
mended 1t to my patients with splen-
did success and it Mas worked wonders
in the cases of many invalids whom I
have attended professionally" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich.
Look in each package for copy OF
the famous little book "The Road to
Wellville4"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
Which Was InsuIted.

A private Of an infantry battalion
stationed at Mhow, India, was recently
sentenced to 1913 hours hard labor for
calling his lance corporal "Brod-
rick" The private, after being SEN
fenced, asked whether he was being
punished for insulting the secretary
of state for war or the lance cor
poral. The court remained SILENT
London Mail.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
Mexican Business Methods.

Il is difficult for Americans to I'M
derstand that business in Mexico Is
conducted largely upon a personal
basis. An order for thresher from
q wealthy Mexican farmer depends IS
much upon the salesman's personality
as upon the merits Of the machine.
Rushing, bustling, strictly business
methods are not successful in Mexico
outside of the larger cities, and not
to any great extent oven IN thsW-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
PaaanIsm of Modern Days.

The spiritual element of faith ap
pears to be dying out, especially
among the higher classes Of society.
And If it passes away, what will
emerge will not be the Greek pagan
aspiration after bodily perfection and
health, with intellectual clearness OF
perception and of beauty in art. 1t
will be worldliness Of coarse animal
pleasures and vulgar greed Of GAIN
London Daily News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

which had experienced great deal
of trouble and pain. The kidney Sc
cretions were very irregular, dark
colored and full Of sediment. The
Pills cleared 1t all up and I have not
had an ache in my back since taking
the last dose. My health generally
is improved a great DEAL" Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale
by all dealers, price 80 cents per box.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Kaiser Wilhelm should rest assured
that, If he wishes to challenge, uncle
Sam will find as much pleasure in
taking the cup away from him as
from any one whom he happens just
now to call to mind.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

A German physician has discovered
that rheumatism is contagious and has
built an isolation hospital for his pa
tients. What he has discovered is
nothing new. All vice and all virtue
are contagious.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
Drunken Russian Merchants.

Many of the Russian merchants who
attend the annual fair at Mini Nov
gorod appear to amuse themselves
like drunken cowboys. Last summer
there were 1,169 cases Of broken
limbs. None of these, 1t is said, were
brought before the magistrates, being
settled out Of court by payment Of in
demnities
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About EQUALLY panaerous.

It is curious that one little pellet
of lead in a mans anatomy is consid-
cred 80 strong proof of devotion to
his country when he can NIL him.
self full of malaria or sali,ylic acid
for the same reason and never be no.
ticed. 49, 1872
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

A Portland man has been cured OF
swearing through watching the peace
full pigeons of the city. Let him never
attempt to cultivate a garden or the
suburban chickens will undo all the
work of their cooling cousins.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

It appears that some Of the mem.
bers of the British parliament do not
know that New York state and New
York city are not one and the same
thing. And New York is SO English,
too, don't you know!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
Hraher Education In Russia.

TTyHcr EuucdtIoH TT Vussd'
A young peasant in village in the
Russian province Of Minsk, who was
trying to educate himself, was arrest
ed for being In possession Of book
on algebra. The justice of the peace
before whom he was brought acquit-
ted him on the charge Of conspiracy
made against him by the police. but
warned him not to buy books which
tended to make an anarchist and an
infidel " him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

We are a democratic and modest
people and therefore merely mention
the fact that the pallbearers at the
funeral of w. L. Elkins represented
SO ,000, 100000. In some countries CIV
en- to ostentation this would be played
up as feature.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

What seemed the utterly incredible
story that man had laughed himself
to death over a joke in New York
theater is now explained. The joke
was told him behind the scenes by a
stage hand.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

It is not stated whether the Chicago
man who combined 1000 gallons OF
cider with carbolic acid gas, old bot
ties and counterfeit labels, and sold
the produce to the Chicagoese for
champagne at 81 quart. came origi-
rally from Connecticut.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Even II the man in Washington
wanted to complain to the President
that he was being pursued by air.
ships is right about it, Prof. Langley
can easily prove an alibi.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
Worlds Hop Crop.

The United States now produces
more hops than any other country. or
the worlds crop of 100000 hundred
weight, the United States furnishes
462, 900 hundredweigbt
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
Msxicans Must Be Shown.

Mexican agriculturists must be edu-
Gated to the use of modern agricultural
implements by demonstration. II q
man has never seen thresher it Is
hard to sell him one from catalogue.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

A Cleveland company proposes to
insure bank depositors against loss.
Is not this rather an uncertain way
to increase the stability of our fnan-
cial institutions?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Premier Balfour thinks there is no
danger of a war between Russia and
Japan. In that case let's hurry and
get excited again over the situation in
the Balkans.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
swItzerIand's Largest Tree.

The largest tree in Switzerland 10
TO be found in the Melchthal, perched
on the mountain side, at height OF
$50 feet. At the base 1t measures In
circumference forty feet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Military and Naval Prisoners.
The actual number OF naval and mil.
itary prisoners committed to civil pris.
ons in Ireland during 1902 was sgt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

All the newspapers in New York but
one supported Low, but the one mod
estly remarks that it has more readers
than all the others put together.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

When Paris apes Newport by doing
"smart set" honors to trained
monkey imitation ceases to be fiat
terry.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

The nature of the compromise" in
the Alaskan boundary decision ap-
pears to be that the United States got
the hide and Canada the tail.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Still. in spite of all this unprece.
denied record breaking, it will prob
ably be some time before the one
minute horse gets here.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

The people of Boston want their
harbor made wider. But that would
only make it easier for the enemy's
war ships to get in.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

It Is Just like a mother to do heI
sons problems in algeria for him, and
then to be proud of him for 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

The cable Announces that Russia and
Japan have settled their differences.
This perhaps means that Russia
settles Manchuria and Japan settles
Corea.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Any automobile can be stopped IN
its own length, II what it runs into
Is strong enough.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

The man who writes sixteen-page
love letters before he is married thinks
a ten-word telegram is very long after
ward.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
QUICK RESULTS

w. ]. Hill,
Justice Of the
Peace, Con-
cord, N. c.,
says: "Doan's
Kidney Pills
proved a very
Client rem
edy in my
case. I used
them for dis.
ordered kid.
neys and back
ache. from
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

About the only open-work stockings
that are being worn now are those
that need to be darned.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
Characteristic Of Dogs.

A sensitive dog will follow the track
Of man who is wearing his masters
boots and will reject the track OF
its master II he has on strange bootA
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

1T takes mighty good memory"
remarked the philosopher, ito be able
to forget the things one don't want
to remember"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

The man who has been married
three times may be a pessimist now,
but he wasn't little while ago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Another girl has found husband
by writing her name on an egg. That's
cheaper than paying railway fare out
to Seattle.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

The dog is mans best friend. When
a man has cold the dog never tells
him what to do for 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
m. =, woman's wavs,

One OF Woman's Ways.
A girl is always sure she is having .
good time when two men ask her to
70 out and she goes with the one she
doesn't want to go with to make the
other one mad
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Englisnmen Live Longer.
In the years 1854 to 1890 the aver
age life Of Englishmen increased about
four years
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

No chromos or cheap premiums,
but better quality and one-third
more Of Defiance Starch for the same
price of other starches.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

All person has to do with his
troubles these days is to get outdoors
and forget them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Prince cupid" says that the way to
pronounce his name is "Kal-e-auy-o-a-
Ia" It sounds good deal like col.
lege yell.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Clear white clothes are sign that the
tousekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue.
Large OF. package, cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

No amateur play is satisfactory un.
less all the feminine parts are hero
ines.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

And the man who paid $500 for q
nrst edition Of Shelley in London Isl
Named Wise.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Slot Machine Insurance.
London has accident insurance slot
machines. The device denes fraud
and has the appearance of a clock.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Mrs. Windows Soo,hing Syrup
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces IN
nammation uAys pain, cures wind ,otc. $50 bott,a
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
First Steam Railway,

The first railway built for steam
cars was the Charleston & New Ham,
burg line, in South Carolina.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Consider the ways of the humble
dray; it has a tongue but 1t never gos-
sips.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27
Few Golden weddinos.

Few Golden Weddings.
Only one out Of every 1000 married
couples live to celebrate their golden
wedding.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

Thinking about work is enough 70
make some people tired.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-27

A soft answer turneth away wrath.
and sometimes bill collectors.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-02-05
Frank ". Buchanan
For State Assessor.
DRUGGIST.

We ar. suthoriz ID to say that Mr.
Charles K. Yckery OF this town will be
candidate before the Legislature 10
1905 for the Office Of State Assessor
The second term of Hon. George Pottle
OF Lewiston will then have expired, after
service In the position Of State Asses
sor of twelve years. Mr.. Pottle Is the
Democratic member OF the board. The
law says that one of the three States AS
SCISSORS shall be Democrat. He always
has been, and we fear there is little hope
of his seeing the light at this late day.
At any rate he would make model
servant of the State 10 that capacity.
He is a successful business man, and
has had an admirable training for the
position. Everybody In Pittsfield and
In this vicinity, so far as we know, are
for Vickery for State Assessor, regard
less Of politics, religion, or previous con-
dition of ser yitude. He Is q abr0adgaug-
ed, discerning, successfur mau OF aft ,irs.
Mr.. Vicksry was born In Unity, Waldo
County, 81 years ago, but for the past
81 years has been citizen OF Pittsfeld.
He was educated In the common schools
and at the Maine Central Institute. He
has been a merchant In this town now
for good many years. He was one Of
the selectmen 10 1886. and chairman Of
the board 10 1887. He was elected chair
man again 10 1899, and is now serving
bis fourth consecutive year In that posi-
ton, having been re elected without op-
position 10 this strong Republican town.
He has also been town treasurer.
We understand that Mr.. Vickery has
received fattering offers of support from
influential Democrats all over the State.
--Ptttsfeld Advertiser.