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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
EVER HEAR OF URALITE?
Wonderful Material Invented by Ma
With Wonderful Name.

Wonderful Material Invented by Ma
With Wonderful Name.
Have you ever heard of uralite
Probably not, for it is new invention
IL is the invention of Russian arti
lery officer and chemist named In
schenectady, and it's claim to distin'
ton lies in the fact that it is absolute
ly fireproof.
Uralite is composed of asbestC
fiber, with a proper proportion OF sill
cate, bicarbonate of soda and chall
and it is supplied in various finishe
and colors according to the purpos
for when it is intended.
In a soft form a sheet Of uralite
like an asbestos board; when hard,
resembles finely sawn stone, and ha
a metallic ring. Besides being a mol
conductor of heat and electricity, It
practically waterproof, and may b
made entirely SO by paint.
Moreover, it can be cut by the us
carpenters or woodworkers' tools.
can be veneered to form paneling f
walls or partitions; it can be painted
grained, polished and glued togethe
like wood it does not split when
nail is driven through it; 1t Is nc
affected when exposed to moisture G
great changes of temperature, and
can be given any desired color. eithe
during the process of manufacture G
afterwar1.-Stray Stories.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

SOuio hOS
suaded to wear
gowns again. Ply
sicians, nurses and
mothers all agree
that the wearing
of pajamas Is far
more sensible and
much more COM
Portable than the
night dress, which
does not give prop.
err prote t ! o n
against draugh is
and cold. Another
advantage in favor
OF the pajamas is
that it takes so
little time to make
them, and when
made of cheviot.
Bingham or outing,
they require little,
If any, trimming,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
A Boys v icto. y.


Crossroads, Tenn, Sept. 14th.-Or.
bra Young, the ten-yearold son of Les
ter Young of this place, is bright
boy, and one who N very well liked
by all who know him.
For some years Orbra has suffered a
great deal with form of Kidney Trou-
BILE which was very annoying. and
which made him miserable all the
time. He had to get up three or four
times every night. almost all his life.
His father heard of remedy called
Dodds Kidney Pills, and bought some
for the little fellow with the result
that he is now completely cured OF
the old trouble. He says:
"Dodd's Kidney Pills soon gave me
great relief, and now | caa sleep all
night without having to get up. We
will alwa:'s praiGe Dodd's Kidney
Pills"
There are many children suffering
from Kidney and Urinary troubles.
corrected. Dodd's Kidney Pills is
safe and sure remedy for all such de-.
rangements.
Master Orbra Young conquered his
troubles and made well boy of him.
self by using Dodd's Kidney Pills, and
any one may do the same by the same
means.
Parents should see to it that their
children are given a fair chance in
life, and there is nothing that can
undermine the health of growing
child as much as Kidney and Urinary
arrangements.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

rhe gown at the left is of white
linen, trimmed with wide bands of
Hlet guipure set into the material by
means of bands of drawn work. Two
of these bands start at the square
yoke, which is also of guipure, Dor
de-ed with drawn work, extending
over the front of the blouse and down
over the skirt in long stole ends sep
lrating a little at the bottom.
The rest of the trained skirt is en-
circled with three bands of the gui-
pure, bordered with the drawn work,
which also trims the sleeve length
wise. The latter Is all in one piece,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

yokes on front and
sleeve. The round
collar gives a very
youthful appear
ance to the suit.
The trousers are
the re gul t | on
style, being made
with a facing or
fly. The use OF the
yoke is optional, as
the pattern gives
the plaits running
to shoulder, II one
prefers that style.
With such a pat
tern to follow, the
mother will have
no difficulty in
making the young
man a nice suit
from some rem
nant, or perhaps
from an outgrown
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

cuff. The girdle is of blue wash silk,
knotted in the back with long sash
ends.
The next gown is of coarse white
linen, figured with large golden brown
dots, bordered with festoons of white.
The skirt is trimmed in an odd way
with GALLON. white, mauve and black.
This also trims the short bolero, the
yoke. which extends in epaulette
fashion over the. shoulders, and the
deep cuffs. The blouse and sleeves
are of lowered mouseline de sole,
shirred and puffed. The bolero is or
namented in front with cherries.
drawn in at the bottom & CORN a
.,assaqs
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

The third gown is of white muslin,
with large embroidered dots. The full
skirt is encircled with two puffs of
light blue ribbon.
The blouse ia plated, and orna-
mented in front with large motifs OF
heavy ecru lace. 1t is almost COW
cred with fchu-like mantle of light
blue taffeta, fastened at the waist
with motif of passementerie, then
falling over the skirt in long ends,
finished with fringe or pendants.
The short sleeves are composed of
little frills Of plain muAin.-La Mode
ArtistiQue.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
RIDE DOWN THE HoRsEsHoH.
Tennessee Miners Risk Life and Lin
In Rapid Transit.

In Rapid Transit.
Riding the horseshoe" is mos
curious custom that prevails at tn
coal-mines located at Whitsell, Tel
nessee. rhe entrance to the mines l
at the top of the mountainous o
The many parallel ranges of the Cum
serlands-and the miners live eithe
on q bench of the mountain, hall
way down, or in the town Of Viii,
well at the foot.
The track on which the coal Is cal
ried to the railroad running through
Whitwell is a steep incline two an,
a half miles in length, and the miner
go up in the empty coal-cars to thei
work in the mine; but to each man
belt is hooked hiD horseshoe" o.
which he descends to his home agaiE
More properly, it is muleshoe, b.
Ing longer than wide. At the toe
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
Grave Opened by 1rss.

In the Gartenkirchhof, Hanover, Is
grave covered by mighty stone, on
which an inscription appears to the
eject that the grave should never be
opened by human hands. The seed of
birch fell through a crack in the
stone. and, developing to a large tree,
opened the grave in its upward
growth. The tree has now withered
and decayed. When it is removed the
grave will again be closed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Beat the yolks Of two eIgs with
one cup of sugar until creamy. Sci
the saucepan over another containing
boiling water and whip steadily with
an egg whisk while pouring in three
tablespoonfuls of boiling water. Con-
tinue TO bent until thick and foamy.
Just before removing from the fire
add the strained juice of lemon or
the Juice and half the grated rind OF
an orange.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
COMPOSITE Nation.

Ethnologists of the Smithsonian in
stitution have investigated the Fill
pinos, with results that are of rare
interest to science. They have called
attention to the fact that in the veins
of the tribes of the archipelago flows
the blood of all the races and vari-
cites of Notwithstanding Ameri-
can
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
Blue Wolfe skirt and White Waist

Blue Wolfe Skirt and White Waist.
A pretty frock for pretty little girl
has a skirt of navy blue wolfe. 1t is
laid in sun-ray plaits,, which fall from
a pointed yoke. With this is worn a
shirt waist of fine white linen
trimmed with Mexican drawn work.
A fiat Panama hat goes prettily with
this simple little outfit. The plated
skirt is ideal for small girls, as it
gives so much freedom from heavy,
clinging materials. Such a skirt,
when made of light serge or brillian-
tine. will keep its shape for months.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

the seasons styles
and are never more
attractive t h a n
when C o m b ! n e d
with the Jokes and
sleeve caps, as H.
Illustrated. The suit
combines these fea-
lures in the entire
suit, although II
one prefers the
yoke to waist and
skirt may be omit
ted, allowing the
tucks to extend to
neck and to belt
edge. The broad
box plated effect
is very effective. 4
The suit Illus
trated is made Of
linen, although the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
Beware of Ointments for Catarr1
that Contains Mercury.

o. mercury will surely destroy the sense OF smell ana
completely derange the whole system when entering
It through the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never lie used except on prescriptions from
ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Hairs Catarrh cure. manufactured ~ +. >:
Cheney d. Co., Toledo, o., contains no mercury, AMI
Is taken Internally acting directly upon the bio ID
and surfaces Of the system. In buying Hairs
Catarrh Cure he sure you get the genuine. "
taken nte nally and made in Toledo. Ohio, ~ f. y.
Cheney g. Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the bost
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
Didn't Know She Was Home.

Can you speak English" frantic
ally asked an American woman, rush.
Ing up to the clerk of a New York
postoftice. Having spent the last year
travelling about Europe, this question
had been the usual preliminary to all
business transactions during that
time, and from custom she repeated
1t here.-New York Tribune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
With Walking Skirts.

Very short wash petticoats or silk
knickerbockers should be worn I'M
der the walking skirt. 1t is impossi-
BILE to keep petticoat of the usual
length clean and trim for any length
Of time after going into rain and mud,
and considerations of health as well
as of daintiness demand a suitable
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

and wear so much longer than gown.
The coat is in two pieces, front and
back, the fit being given by the under
arm seam. The trousers portion is in
one piece, as is the sleeve. Thus one
can see how easily this garment Of
four pieces can be put together.
Cheviot, sateen. Bingham, madras or
outing material is suited to the mode.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
CITY Employees Get Half Holiday.

Official New York has fallen hope.
lessly into the "week's-end" habit. A
bureau chief who can be found in the
city of Saturday afternoon is Curl
osity. This applies to all the city de-
partments. Public business in New
York during the summer is practically
Pittsburg DISPATCH.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

The Berlin royal academy is aston
ished at the mental force of Prof
Nommsen the historian, who recently
read a paper on the inscriptions found
among the ruins of Baalbek. Syria
and vet he is only rs years old.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Two more American heiresses, Miss
May Goelet and Miss Gladys Deacon,
are to become the wives of English
dukes in the near future. It's simply
wonderful how the supply of English
dukes holds out.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Manager Robert Grau certainly has
courage Of two kinds to offer to Nine.
Mary Anderson de Navarro $225,OOO
for a series of $50 readings in the
United States, from Shakspere and
other poets.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

cheviot suit that belonged to an older
member of the family. There are no
intricacies in the pattern. 1t is as
simple as can be made, and the direc-
lions for making are so explicit that
no difficulty will be experienced in
making suit at a very small cost.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Stock in the company that Is TO
publish the new .women's paper IN
New York is now offered to the pub
lie. Have you any money that 1t
would not inconvenience you to lose?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

When a rich old man marries
young wife and expects her to keep
his memory green later on he is the
victim of homemade green goods
game.-Chicago News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Sir Thomas Lipton's pursuit of the
cup is proof that the race for dollars
is not the only incentive of life. One
may race to lose 'em and have lots
of fun
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
Smart Summer Hat,

Very smart among the late summer
styles is hat of thin white felt. The
shape. which is very chic and jaunty,
is covered with stripes of the felt. At
one side is the big black feather POM
pom from which springs stiff white
aigrette.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

The zebrula is to replace the army
mule because it is immune to the bite
of the tsetse fly. But has the zebrula
entered the ring yet with the Jersey
mosquito?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
AMERICAN BANKERS
ASSOCIATION.

San Francisco, October 20-23, 1908.
The Santa Fe offers for the above
named occasion rates so low as to
make the trip possible for everybody.
Ticket limits are ample, and full pro-
vision has been made for inexpensive
side rides. The rates are open to all,
whether delegates or not. For full
particulars address Geo. r. Nicholson.
P. T. NJ, Santa Fe Ry.. Chicago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Kerosene oil has risen again. The
consumers might play even by going
back to tallow candles were 1t not
for the melancholy fact that the
Westinghouse combine has the tallow
cornered.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

! The runaway marriage Of Lillian
Russell's daughter has served among
other things to recall the inquiry once
made by a perplexed philosopher:
why do people marry Lillian Rus,
SELF"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

A boy is never so happy as when
the family is moving and he can
walk through the streets to his new
house wearing a chair on his head.
That's the only way most boys can
sit on a chair.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

At no time does man have great
er respect for womankind than when
his daughter gives him points on the
way to hold her baby.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

T. In the course of instruction at the
projected college of journalism the
functions of that useful animal. the
office cat, should be clearly and &C.
curateiy defined.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

How time does fly! The young
jockey who rode the winner Of the
great Futurity race at SheepsGead bay
is named Grover Cleveland Fuller.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

The price of coal is not likely to
go any higher because it is now sat
isfactory to the producers. OF course
the consumers have nothing to say
about it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Newport society is now going to en-
ploy minstrels to amuse it. Ever
monkeys, tigers and donkeys begin to
pail after awhile.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

The two-minute trotting horse is
here, and yet whenever the average
man wants to express record-breaking
speeds he says. for instance, He was
going it 2:40."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Recent portraits of Pitcher RUDE
Waddell seem to justify the acton
of the Philadelphia club in releasing
him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

If he could borrow a Yankee crew
and Yankee yacht builder Sir
Thomas might be tempted to try
again.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

We note the headline, cop Went
on a Tear" in the New York Suli-
which used to be noted for its correct,
though always vigorous, English.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

The genius that devised the WIRE
less telegraph will find way to keep
the messages from being pied" while
in the air.,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW
If so, use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t will make
them white as snow. OF. package cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Great Britain will have to send its
young men to take a few lessons in
bodybuilding.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Vice Consul Magelssen probably
never expected to get headlines that
were half as big or black.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Coal Burned In London Crates.
London CRATES burn 10000 tons O
coal on cold winters day. The prod
lct Of this Is 4S0 tons of sulphur.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Ever remark, asks the Atchison
Globe. that those who become noted
In the world are Woodworking people?
Well, there's Harry Lehr.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

design is suitable for all the cotton
and linen fabrics of the season, as well
as the soft woolens and silks.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

The opinion man has of himself
snt always of value to the rest Of
the world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
Monkey Brooch.

This grotesqu'
hit of ornamental
ton has becom,
a prevailing fad II
London. It is mad,
of paste and silvei
and the Londoi
makers saw the,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

II money ceased to bring one the
applause of ones fellows it would lose
one of its chiefest attractions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Kleptomania is merely lucrative
form of insanity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

It takes a widow to act as II she
we're puzzled to death over what be-
ing married is like.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
Girls PaIamas.

The custom o: girls wearing paja-
mas is not a new one, and those who
have adopted that style night dress
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
Misses, Tucked Suit.

Tucked effects in both waist and
skirt are among the most notable OF
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance
Starch is taking the place Of all
others
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

At some period of his career every
man carries something in his pocket
TOR luck.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
Bows Norfolk Suit;

This nobby little suit is one Of the
new advance fall styles. The jacket is
Norfolk style, with the addition OF
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Chauncey Depew is living evidence
that matrimony is not cure for rheu-
matism.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
Egyptian Railroads

Egyptian state railroads bought last
year $3,757,239 of material, of which
England furnished $2,565 900.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

on the Track.
A Great Bend, Kan, little girl aske,
% repeat the 23d Psalm, started OF
bravely: "The Lord is my shepherd
and he lost his sheep, and don't know
where to find them"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18

Woman Is OIL Magnate.
One of the most prominent oil mag.
mates in Los Angeles is woman, who
is said to control about half of the
whole product.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
No mans ignorance ever prevented
him from giving advice.

Happy the man who has boy who
wants to be taken to the circus.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-18
OF the Track.

have sold 1900 of them this year.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-12-26
STRONG ARRANGEMENT.
Heath, saith ana other Ex-Postal
(, Oncials Are scorea for Scandals
In the Service.

washington, De-. l7.-Perry s. Heath.
former FIRST assist ant postmaster gener-
al. Is declared to be primarily responsi-
BILE for the grave abuses in the postal
service In the rspors Of Messrs. Conrad
and Bonapartef ON the charges Of s. w.
Tulloch. formerly cashier Of the Wash
ington city post ONCE. which was made
public Wednesday. In their Gems ure
Heath Is placed In company with George
w. Beavers, the former head Of the sal
aries and allowances division, who IL
now under indictment.
The investigators classify former Post
master General Smith. former Postmaster
Willett, Of Washington, Postmaster
Merritt, OF Was hington. Comptroller r.
J. Tracewell and Auditor Castle as shar-
ing In some MEASURE their responsible.
tiles. OF Mr.. Smith the report says that
he seems to have shared In the RESPONSE
bility through his seeming failure. not
withstanding repeated warning. to ap-
preciate the gravity Of the misconduct
of his subordinates and the consequent
necessity for their prompt and adequate
punishment"
The report also condemns congress
men for interfering and raising rentals
In post ONCE leases, though no names are
mentioned.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-12-26
MERGER CASE TAKEN UP.
states Supreme Court-Brief
of Covernment.

washington, Dec. Is. - Immediately
after disposing of its routine business
the supreme court of the United States
Monday began hearing arguments In
the case of the Northern Securities COM
pany. James J. Hill, J. Pierpont Morgan.
Daniel 8. Lamont and others, va. the
United States. coming to this court on
appeal from the decision of the circuit
court for the district Of Minnesota.
The hearing began at IL: 20 o'clock and
John G. Johnson. representing the
Northern Securities company, made the
first argument. He announced that
three railroads and the Securities COM
pany would desire to be heard by their
counsel, while 1t was stated In behalf Of
the government that only the attorney
general would speak.
After stating the case Mr.. Johnson said
that the purpose of the Securities COM
pany in acquiring the stock Of the rail-
road company had been, not to prevent
competition, but to prevent the injury Of
its own property.
The brief OF the government In the
case was filed. The document was pre-
pared by Attorney General Knox and
Assistant Attorney General Day and
covers 100 printed pages.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-12-26
TURKEY MUST ANSWER.
United States VIII Demand Apolegy
and Reparation for Attack
on Consul.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Acting Secre-
tary Of State Adee aas taken firm
stand in the matter Of the assault upon
United States Consul w. r. Davis by
Turkish officials and police At Alex
andretta. He has cabled Minister Leish-
man to present the facts to the Turkish
government and inform that govern
ment that the case Is one seeming to in
vite an expression of regret and repara-
ton. The state department does not
Indicate what measure Of reparation IL
expected, but It is understood the Turk
ish government certainly will. by re-
moval or otherwise, punish the Offend
ing Turkish oficials and compensate
Attarian for the losses and injuries he
has sustained. The Turkish govern
ment is willing to compensate Attarian
and deport him. It Is understood that
the main offense Is the assault upon the
United States consul. matter Of gravity
in international law. The consul has
found refuge for the time being at
Beirut. awaiting instructions from the
state department or Minister Leishman
as whether OF not he shall return to his
pOst