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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Floating on a gently moving sea OF
opalescent pinkish enamel, with
sky overhead of molten gold and rose
and vague blue, the demure island OF
Nantucket seems like an enchante1
Isle, evolved, perhaps, from the fog's
mist or a mermaid's seaweed robes,
AS the hoarse-throated steamer,
with it's one searchlight eye, Cy-
clops of the water, approaches the In
distinct line of the shore, the town
definitely appears. and in among It's
gray, glistening roof-tOps and scat
tered masses of dull green trees the
dignified tower Of the Old North
church lifts it's head in protecting,
sentinel-like way.
The town itself Is very queer, like
its own name, which was derived
from an Indian word meaning 1T Is
heard" referring probably to the
sound of the surf on the shoals, but
Nantucket's very peculiarities appeal
tc people wearied of the everyday
seashore resort.
IL has tHC lHOot uhiduS psA>
aimless and leading nowhere-of any
town in the world. They were once
paved with cobblestones, but they are
now very uneven, and in places
ground to powder by long use, and
drive through the main streets Is a
heroic process. The road leads In
and out, up and down, and 1t Is some
what like climbing gigantic cork
screw of square construction, and 1t
seems impossible for stranger to re-
turn whence he came without the aid
of pocket compass. To be sure,
there are those evil things of civili-
cation, concrete walks, but as they
are only to be found on the princi-
pie streets, the side roads and by
ways have a distinct character an
their own.
The real Nantucketer is, however,
of artistic inclinations. or he would
never be satisfied with his soft gray
houses of implanted wood-houses
which the mild climate and bright
sun, but salty atmosphere, have
turned to buildings of seemingly gray
velvet shingles. They are high-shoul'
dered, these houses, with narrowish
windows, often without blinds, and
having somewhat the appearance OF
| needing eyelashes; but they were
built many, many years ago, solidly
and firmly, for daily use, and useful
ness has always beauty of its own
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
single plank of it, but carefully re-
paired it and used it for his own ad'
vantage until the day Of his death.

single plank Of it, but carefully re
paired it and used it for his own ad
vantage until the day of his death.
Not far off lies the old graveyard
called "Old South" or Newtown, and
some quaint Inscriptions are found on
it's crumbling stones. One reads: In
Memory of Sleeping Dust" and an
other tells that ALFRED c. Died at
Sea-" but the Oldest certified grave
upon the island, stands alone on
windy hill near the site of the orig
inal town, formerly called Sherburne.
A most pathetic spot is at the back
of the smart new cemetery, where
level parallelogram contained twenty
one graves as close together as they
can lie. They arc those of the name
less crew of the ship Newton, wrecked
on Christmas eve, 1865, and that same
right the schooner Haynes, from St.
Domingo. was wrecked on the west
ern end of the island and all the crew
lost.
The records of Nantucket mention
many hundreds OF wrecks upon her
dangerous shoals, and indeed the isl
and seems surroul ded by the tragic
memories of the past.
It seems one of the whims of Fate
that Nantucket, with her history Of
hardships and constant struggle, her
dead and gone colony of Indians, her
conversion to the Quaker faith, her
lost industry of w3ale fishing, and
her period of sheep raising, should to-
day have become fashionable sea-
side resort, with the most modern OF
hotels. and have cible service and
telephone, with all the fruits of this
land and many others for sale In the
small stores; with bric-a-brac shops
as common as blackh erries, with rub
ber-tired carriages to drive over the
sandy moors, with exclusive bathing
houses on the beach, and hot salt
baths" to be had in the very center
of the town for invalids, with a very
high" Episcopal church, and a mod
ern high school to educate the rising
generation. However, the fact of this
tran sformation remains. and to-day
the little Quaker island is one of the
busiest and thriftiest in the world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Him in His sanctuary. Jose Domin'
gAes da Costa made it in the year
1870"
The old windmill, standing on
stiff little hill near the town, Is even
older than the bell. Since the year
1746 It's gaunt wings have been seen
in silhouette against the sky, land
mark of picturesqueness for miles
around. Tradition says that 1t was
erected owing to the influence OF a
dream by Elisha Macy.
In the vision he was directed Just
how to construct it, and for eighty
two years the mill proved the solidity
of its foundations. Then in it's old
and infrm age it's owners wanted ia
sell it-for what it would bring as
firewood and after some haggline
Jared Gardner, one of the wise men
of his time, gave $40 for it, ito burn,
but the shrewd Jared never burned a
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Mrs. Barnes put aside the letter she
had been reading. and gazed into the
fire with troubled expression.
What is the matter, my dear?
questioned Mr.. Barnes.
why, this letter is from Cousin
Williams children-the twins, you
know. 1t seems that when property
matters were adjusted after Williams
death there was found to be almost
nothing remaining, only an annuity
for his wife: you know she has been
an invalid for years. Not anything
for the twins, and they are coming to
Boston to look for work. l would
really like, Aaron, to invite them to
stay here until they secure positions.
"Suit yourself, my dear, suit your
SELF Only don't discourage them In
their attempts to find work; 1t will do
them good. They can find something,
even If it isn't quite to their liking.
Good, strong boys-about sixteen,
aren't they?-ought to find employ
ment il they're not too proud to take
what they can get, until they can find
what they want. Now, when | first
came to Boston"
Mrs. Barnes had heard this too
many times to enjoy it's repetition, and
she hastily exclaimed: But, Aaron,
one is grill"
Same thing, same thing" returned
Mr.. Barnes, testily-he wanted to re-
Ia Iii IL nYnnriQnNQS-
"but you'd better keep the girl in the
house. Don't believe in girls going
out to work. What can girl OF that
age do?"
"She is older than you think" said
Mrs. Barnes, soothingly; "the twins
are nineteen, and Lille says she can
do anything that Willie can"
Invited by Mrs. Barnes, the twins
came few days later. Mr.. Barnes
peered out from under his bushy eye
brows and over his gold-rimma I'D spec
tacles at the girl
$50 you can do anything yNur broth
er can, can your" he asked. quizzical-
ly, noting her bright, alert look, and
quiet dignity of manner.
Anything except fight" she an
swered, proudly. 81 can fight, but
we've kept together in everything else.
can ride and shoot and row. | can
saddle or harness a ha:se, and l can
dress game as we'll az Willie can"
The old man smiled grimly at the
list of Lillian's COMPLIMENTARY DO
you expect to find any Of those things
to do here in Boston,?
"You are laughing at me, Mr.. Barnes.
We are flrst-class stenographers and
bookkeepers, and am just as capa-
BILE as Willie in every way. Our books
look exactly alike; you can't tell our
writing apart"
"As for that" said Mr.. Barnes, II
can hardly tell you two apart If you
were dressed alike, know couldn't
"Lillie is half inch shorter than l,
and weighs less, but we can make up
to look exactly alike" and Willie
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Not Taking Anything.

"Have you taken anything for youf
trouble?" asked the doctor of long.
lank, hungry-looking man, who com.
planned Of being run down."
well, l haven't been taking much
of anything; that is, nothing to speak
of. l took couple of bottles of
Pinkhams bitters little while back,
and bottle of Quickem's invigorator,
with a couple of boxes of curem's
pills, and lot of quinine and some
root bitters. I've got porous plas.
ter on my back, and I'm wearing an
electric belt, and taking red clover
four times a day. with dose or two
of salts every other day; excepting
for that I'm not taking anything"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
DINNERS TO BUSINESS MEN.
Heads of Departments Remembered
in This Nav NV Enonlovere

Heads of Departments Remembered
in This Way by Employers.
Tweaty years ago the president OF
a big company, the owner Of a big
business or industry, would as soon
have thought of asking his subordi-
nate beads of departments to spend
the summer at his country home as
Of giving them a formal dinner once
or twice year. Now the formal
dinner giving practice is so common
that L is almost taken for granted.
The Zig corporations Of the country
give u.nual dinners to heads of de-
partments which cost thousands Of
dollars. Even mercantile firms, small
in comparison, are in the habit Of
meeting their chief employees around
the dining board.
There are several reasons for this
interesting development. In the first
place, Americans are learning to en-
joy the formal dinner, with its elab-
crate menu, it's wine and its speeches.
Then the capitalist has come more
and more to realize how much of his
success is due to his heads of depart
ments Oftentimes he gives them an
interest in the concern or corporation,
and immediately they begin to work
for tne concern as well as the COM
pany Anything that will bind them
closer to the employers interests is
not overlooked, and dinner once IN
a While is one of these.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Landed on his chin.

later Lille was called in for . "con-
fab" as Willie called 1t.
The next day a TALL stylish young
lady called upon several business men
who had advertised for bookkeepers
and stenographers. She was decided
ly handsome. Behind the chiffon veil
one caught bewitcning glimpses of
CURING yellow hair, great brown eyes
and pink cheeks. One man, gazed
rather pointedly at her face while
questioning her as to her ability, and
remarked in unctious tones, II think
you'll do very nicely, my GEAR" He
was somewhat chagrined to receive
me decided reply: 81 withdraw the ap-
LEGATION. l do not care to take the
position"
Out in the hall the bewitching vision
clenched a well-gloved hand, and
Willie's voice muttered: "Confound Els
impudence! To think of his looking at
Lii like that"
The young lady rose gracefully,
gripped the back Of her trailing skirt
in the most approved manner, and
sailed serenely out
The next call brought disaster. The
advertiser scanned the young lady
closely, asked a few questions, and
said: 81 will let you try the place. The
salary is four dollars"
The young lady rose instantly. u
could not consider it. l must earn
enough to support myself "
"Of course" answered the man
coolly, "and with girl like you, II she
knows her business, the matter OF sal
aries is as easily adjusted as your
yen." His tone and manner added
meaning to his words, and he attempt
ed to raise the chiffon face-covering.
Quick as thought the well-gloved hand
shot out-straight lead with the left
and landed on his chin. His head was
thrown violently against the SHARP
corner of the bookcase by which he
stood, cutting an ugly cash. He threw
out his hands awkwardly-the mrs
blow was followed instantly by one
from the right hand, reaching him OF
the side of the body about two inches
above the waist. He dropped forward
falling ,avily to his knees. The
blows had been delivered straight
from the shoulder, with the whole
force of the body behind them.
Get up" said a sharp voice behint
the chiffon veil, "get up. I've givel
you this for my sister, who Nigh
have answered your - ad. only t
be insulted."
"I'll have you arrested for wearing
women's Clothes" spluttered the badl,
punished man.
DO" said the other; "do, and II
tell the whole story in court, and shoy
'em how did you up" And the styl
ish young lady calmly adjusted he
VEIL gathered her skirts and vanishe
from his sight.
Reaching the street she examine
her split gloves ruefully. "This mean
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Many of them have old-fashioned
flowers, poppies and tiger lilies and
hollyhocks lifting their gay heads
jauntily toward the sun. still growing
about the door stone.
On nearly every roof is seen fiat,
square place at the top, carefully sur
rounded with neat railing, and CIV
ing the aspect of a restricted roof
walk for somnambulists. But these
lofty, fenced-in places were for use,
captain. He, being then in pursuit OF
the sperm whale, sent his prize home
by the schooner of another Nantucket
captain, and the great bell, after many
experiences, both by land and sea,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
QUAINT OLD VILLAGE
Nantucket Once Flourishins Port


tended for convent in Spain. The
chime was tested, as was always the
custom, before being consecrated, and
C. certain Capt. Charles Clasbey, one
Of the listening on-lookers, was so de-
lighted with the mellow peal OF this
special bell that he overcame the re-
luctance of the Spanish owner, Jose
Domengues da Costa, to part with 1t,
by the offer of many American dol
lars, and the bell, inscription and all,
became the property Of the Yankee
the Good Jesus of the Mountain. the
deyout of Lisbon direct their prayers,
offering Him a complete chime OF
six bells to call the people to adore
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Senatorial Gourmets,

A party of tourists visited the Sen.
ate restaurant in Washington. They
peered about in every corner.
$50 this Is the place where the
senators eat their epicurean feasts
is it," asked lady with gray ring.
let's and a determined cast of coun.
tenance.
"Yes, ma am" the guard replied.
Precisely at that moment a waiter
gave an order for the two senators
from Michigan, who were lunching to
gether.
He said: Senator Burrows wants
an apple and glass OF milk and Sen
ator Alger wants dish Of tapioca
pudding. Saturday Evening Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
WHEN LILLIAN LOOKED FOR WORK
BY OHIO n. sENGA.
Copyrighted 1908 by The Authors Publishing Company

said I'd have to fight for myself and
Lille, too. See here, Mr.. Barnes-my
hand doesn't look much bigger than
Lis, but you feel Of it-and look
here" and he stripped his arm, show
ing hard, firm muscles that stood out
like knotted cords
Mr.. Barnes patted his arm approx.
ingly. you're all right, my boy,
you're all right. Now, when I first
came to Boston,"
Supper is ready, Aaron; you can
tell that to the children some other
time"
That evening Mr.. Barnes and Willie
had a long talk in the library, and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
How's This ?

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Hairs Family Pills are the best.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Astor Makes an Enemy.

Lady Henry Somerset Is withdraw
ing gradually from her career as
reformer. She is very sensitive on the
subject of her hobbies. Her pet aver
sion is William Waldorf Aston, who
once said of her: "She must be the
sort Of a woman who drives man to
distraction" The remark was re-
peated to her ladyship. who has never
forgiven the selfexpatriated American.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Unerrinq Childhood.

The child is so often right. It has
not the miscellaneous knowledge of
the grown-up person who reads news.
papers and keeps tame Encyclope-
dia Britannica in carefully devised
cage. But the childish mind has an
unerring logical faculty, not in any
way confused by superfluity of infor-
nation.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Must Protect Forests.

The Russians are awaking to the
fact that less reckless decreasing
has become absolutely imperative.
Their forest resources are not only
less than those of Sweden, but even
less than those of Austria-HungAry
and of the United States
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
A Guaranteed Cure for piles.

itching, blind. bleeding or protruding Piea
positively cured or money refunded.
ALLEN DISCOVERY for PILES. new
discovery that absolutely cures all kinds OF
Piles. Prepared for Piles only. All Drug
Stores SOC. Sent by mail on receipt Of
price. Address Lock Box $50, lie Roy, NY.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Baliooninq.

Modern ballooning. by UNIVERSAL
consent, dates from 1888. when the
MontgolHers, two brothers, made their
first ascent in France. They useo
hydrogen gas. which Cavendish IN
I 1855 had discovered was only about
one-seventh the weight OF air.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
wben Your grocer says

he does not have Defiance Starch. you may
BE- sure he IL afraid to keel, 1t until his
stock Of 70 or. packages are sold. Denance
Starch is not only better than any o.ner
he package and sells for same money - II
o. brands.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

The people who are slow but sure,
About their motto pirate;
But though the prize they may secure.
It comes to them too late.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

ket.
Five years later the strait-laced
people forgave its inscription and pur"
chased it for the sum of $500 and
hung it in the tower where 1t now
sends forth it's pead. The inscription,
translated into English, reads: ITO
too, for they were called Widows
walks" and were planned for spe-
cies o. lookout towers, and were used
by the anxious wives of a seafaring
race when the men were off on fish
Ing or whaling voyages.
The famous Lisbon bell, IN the Uni
tarisn church tower, was cast in 1910,
and was one of chime of six In
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

stood beside his sister to show his SUI
t. perior height. Mother can't tell US
apart when we dress alike"
.Willie makes the better looking
girl" said Lille, laughing, because
his cheeks are always red, and l am
usually pale"
Mr.. Barnes looked q, the handsome
hoy. admiringly. $50 you can hght'
can you, Willie?" =,
re course, I'm lightweight said
modestly, "but can take pref
GOD care of. myself In an encoun-
q and with a much heavier man
than I, too. Father had me in train
f. IN the time was seven. He
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Piso's Cure cannot DO too highly spoken OF -
. cough cure.-J. w. O'BBIEN. 322 Third Ava
n. Minneapolis, MINI. Jan. & 1900
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Few poems would be written but
for the inability of poets to live with.
out eating.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Smokers find Lewis "Single Binder"
straight sc cigar better quality than most
lOc brands. Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

The average mother is color blind;
she always says of her brand new
baby: HE isn't red like most babies"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Subtle minds are usually submis-
sive only when submission serves
their own interests.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

1t is every mans secret fear that he
will become delirious some day, and
his wife will be his nurse.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

When a mule kicks he generally &C
emphasizes something, which Is more
than can be said of a lot of men.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

When a woman has twins, all the
other mothers of twins want to call
and offer sympathy, but haven't time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

II some types of beauty were more
than skin deep they might prove
fatal to the possessors thereof.
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When twins arrive we imagine that
AVIAN the doctor laughs
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

1t will ruin any man to be hen.
pecked. We never knew such q
man to amount to anything.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

No, Cordelia, a woman isn't neces-
sarily out of yarn when she knits her
brows.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

To Cure q Cold in Ono day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Money refunded for each package OF
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES II unsat'
isfactory.
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Vnsist on Getting Il.

Some erocers say they don't keep De-
fence starch because they have a stock In
hand Of IL c. brands, which they know
cannot be sold to q customer who has once
used tho IS o. pkg. Defiance Starch for
same money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25
Why Il Is the Best

b because made by an entirely different
process. Defiance Starch is unlike any
other, better and ons-third more for 10
centA.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

1t is safer to twist lions tail than
to call a woman's attention to her
first gray hair.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Mrs. Wins.ow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething softens the gums, reduces IN
nammation, ullAys PAIN cures wind ;oiic 25c botte
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

iowa Farms 30 rer .>O.o Cash.
eaisnce u crop till paid. MULHALL. Sioux City, n
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

No man can serve two masters I'm.
less he is low down politician.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

RED CROSS BALL BLUE
Should be in every home. ASK your gIo0''
for it. Large OF. package only cenSs'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUsEKEEPERs
Use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t makes clothes
clean and sweet as when new. All grocers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

The jollier general manages to
make both ends meet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

Malice drinks one-half Of its own
poison.-Seneca.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

More Flexible and Lasting,
won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better results
than possible with any other brand and
one-third more for same money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-25

When twins arrive we imagine that
even the doctor laughs