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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
Needed for a Picnic.

A spot on the edge of the woods,
with water near. Several persons
with sense of humor. A camp fire
where corn and potatoes may be roast
ed and coffee boiled. A red tablecloth
and little red-fringed napkins. Wood
en- plates, knives. forks and spoons
All sorts of sandwiches, carefully
packed and wrapped in waxed paper.
Rye bread with chopped peppers,
brown bread With cream cheese, let
tuce and chopped and seasoned meat
sandwiches are best. Lettuce in a
pail and dressing in bottle. Tiny
buttered biscuits. Deviled eggs in
waxed paper wrappers. A roast chick
en-, disjointed and ready for slicing
Ice cream in bricks and whole cakes.
A nice picnic menu is: Sandwiches,
cold breast of chicken, cold veal loaf,
water-cress, potato salad and stuffed
eggs, cake. coffee and ice cream.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
OctaVia's Arrest

Octavia admitted that there were
many paths in life, but in the same
breath she declared that the only one
for her was the bride path in Cen
trail park.
Bobbie. her chosen partner in this
path had never asked her to travel
1t with him, but it seemed to be an
understood agreement inasmuch as he
showed decided aversion to going
with any one else.
Bobbie was her horse, and Octavia
sat him well. Bobbies rider was not
pretty, but in the saddle she was a
vision of graceful strength, and she
possessed a fascination beyond that
Of many a ballroom beauty.
Octavia rode alone. Not only did
she scorn the idea of groom herself,
but she telt intuitively that Bobbie
would consider him a personal insult.
Bobbie gloried in the knowledge that
his mistress was intrusted solely to
his care
Sometimes Octavia would imagine
they were in the open country and
that instead Of the unimpeded path
before them, there were fences and
gulleys and all sorts of rough places
to clear. And Bobbie seemed to un.
derstand that when she caressed his
well-arched neck and said, Now, Bob.
bie," he was to leap a make-believe
fence.
One morning-Octavia and Bobbie
loved the morning-they encountered
more than the usual number of rough
spots in their make-believe field. There
were few persons in the path, and
Boobies small, proud head was held
more erectly than ever.
Nov, Bobbie, over" said Octavia.
smiling at the sheer foolishness of 1t
all.
Up in the air they went and came
down as gracefully as a bird soaring
from sky to earth. Before Octavia
could pull in her reins Bobbie was
scattering the sand in all directions
and running at a break-neck pace
down the path.
Octavia and her mount might object
to grooms to their hearts content, but
they could not, with reason, censure
the blue-coated man trotting close
behind them at this moment. If they
violated the speed law they must take
the consequences.
All aglow from the excitement, DC.
tavia pulled Bobbie up. Her gold.
brown hair was flying about her face
and she laughed as she turned to the
big policeman.
But as she looked up into his face
the color faded, she pulled her reins
taut and sat like statue in the sad.
die. Bobbie, not understanding this
mode of procedure, did some aero
batic maneuvers and dashed madly
along the path again.
The policeman's word, "You are rid
Ing too fast" were spoken to a dust.
filed atmosphere. He sat still on his
mount for a moment, heaved a deep
sigh, and said, "Octavia!"
Slowly he turned his horse in the
opposite direction and cantered slowly
OF. "And to think that almost ar
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

one supposed, rich man, but abso
lutely insolvent.
Norman disllked the idea of spend
ing the summer, his last vacation, In
an Office, but he determined to make
enough money to finish his law
course. There was no one dependent
upon him, so he might do as he liked
And what he liked most of all in the
world was horseback riding.
An idea flashed through his mind!
In New York no one would know him.
1t was far from his home town. Yes,
he would do it. He would be q
mounted policeman for the summer.
And Octavia? She patted Boobies
head again and again, using soft, ca
ressing tones to quiet him, but her
thoughts were not with the black
steed beneath her.
It was incomprehensible. He had
given NO explanation, but then he had
no opportunity. She even wished he
had arrested her, for then she might
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
"Arrest me, please"

have talked to him. Anything was
better than her present state Of mind
Norman Rogers, policeman! She
could not understand it.
She threw her head up with do
termination to find out, and touched
Bobbie lightly with the whip.
He should talk to her, even II she
had to he arrested. He would have to
do his duty, and she would break all
speed laws right under his very nose!
If he did not stop her some other pc.
liceman would, and Octavia felt that
he would not subject her to that hui.
initiation. No, not even after all the
things they had said to each other
long ago.
She whipped Bobbie up until she
was close behind him on the path. go,
Bobbie," she said, and they tore past
him at lively pace, but no policeman
followed. Norman was always stub
born.
Octavia tried strategy. She rode
close to him and dropped her crop.
He must, at least, be polite. While
he dismounted to pick it up she said:
ARREST me, please" and looked so
appealingly into his eyes that no
mounted, took hold Of Bobbies bride
with one hand, and with the other,
guided his own, well-trained animal.
Norman" she said, holding loosely
to the reins. An electric thrill seem.
ed to pierce her with the very
thought that his hand, too, held the
bride. Tell me about it. Why-I
know your father is dead" She hes
itated.
you didn't know his son was a pc.
liceman," he finished for her. "And
you are not to care. We've are
strangers now, Octavia."
But Octavia. noted the slight mark
of interrogation in the words.
1--WE always cared, Norman, ever
since those silly days at. home. We
are not strangers"
And then, perhaps because they
were not strangers, the policeman
and his law-breaking young person
rode leisurely along the bride path
and explained many things.
And, somehow, they forgot the fine
and the arrest, and Bobbie and every-
thing else but themselves.
"Bobbie, dear" said Octavia, as she
petted him fondly when she mounted
that day, you're good boy. YOU
you like to run fast and be arrested,
don't you? And-and maybe, after a
long, long while, Bobbie, dear, you
and will get tired riding all by our
selves every day, and we will have
another home and rider with us. Eth
bie?"-Boston Globe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
Here Is Something Nice.

Savory Cheese-Put six ounces Of
grated cheese ard tablespoonful Of
fine cornmeal into basin, mix thor
oughly, flavor with pinch each OF
ground mace and cayenne, add the
yolks Of two eggs, a tablespoonful OF
cream and one ounce of boiled butter;
work the mixture till smooth, pour
into a saucepan, and stir over the
fire until 1t begins to thicken, then
let cool. Take some light rough paste,
roll it out into two even-sized pieces,
spread one with the mixture, moisten
the edges, brush over with beaten egg,
cut into even-sized squares, and bake
for fifteen minutes. Serve hot.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
ParasoIs That Az Toilet Bottles.

Parasols That Az Toilet Bottles.
The newest parasol and umbrella
has more than one mission to fulfil.
Those of latest importation have rich
ly and exQuisitely carved art nouveau
handles Of whitest rory. They are
long and heavy and screw on 20 the
wooden shaft that supports their silk
en- mounting. These handles are hol'
low and contain a tiny six-inch vial
to be filled with cologne or toilet wat
er. BY pressing an ornament in the
carving of the handle, the top Of the
vial opens and sends out spray of
its fragrant contents to moisten a
handkerchief or dampen the temples
of a fatigued or fainting lady. Some
times the handle Of the parasol is
filed with delicious Russian salts in.
stead Of cologne.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

Dampen the clothes for ironing with
hot water. This dampens them much
more evenly than cold; also the things
will be found ready for the ironing
more quickly.
A wooden rolling pin, without han
dies and covered with flannel is used
by one woman when pressing sleeves
and wristbands. The pin is inserted
into the sleeve, which, she says, will
then press as readily as If it were q
fiat surface.
The care of gold decorations on
china has been source Of debate with
housekeepers. Many believe that 1t
should not be put into hot water. A
dealer says that 1t will stand unlim-
tied washings in hot water If soap is
omitted.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

your hall. The art of draping began
long before the birth of Christ, in the
days Of semi-barbaric people. and yet.
when 1t comes to furnishing house,
some of us are semi-barbaric yet. Let
us not fill our rooms too full; far bet
ter have fewer furnishings, and the
few of better quality. Most important
of all, have your color schemes har-
monious in their general effects, and
do not try to make impossible combi-
nations.
The accompanying sketch shows an
arched door leading from hall to H.
brary. The drawing sufficiently ex-
plains the method of treatment. This
and a couch with KAYAK cover
thrown over it is sufficient drapery
for any large hall.-Los Angeles
Times.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

To serve with meats:
With roast beef. grated horseradish
Roast veal, tomato or horseradish
sauce.
Roast mutton. currant jelly.
Roast pork, apple sauce.
Roast lamb, mint sauce.
Roast turkey, chestnut dressing,
cranberry jelly.
Roast goose, tart apple sauce.
Roast canvasback duck, apple bread,
black currant jelly.
Roast quail, currant jelly, celery
sauce.
Roast chicken, bread sauce.
Fried chicken, cream gravy, corn
fritters.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

pound to paste the yolks Of I'VE hard
boiled eggs. a small piece Of hutter
a little salt, teaspoonful of anchovy
sauce, q teaspoonful Of curry powder
a tsaspoonful of bread crumbs and q
tablespoonful Of French dressing. The
paste should have the consistency OF
butter. Spread 1t between thin slices
of buttered bread, placing lettuce
leaf in each sandwich. Trim and cut
In the usual manner.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

the material piped
with red taffeta
and striped dag
onallywith red and
yellow galloon. To
this yoke the
blouse Is plated
in fine plaits
which open out
about half way
down. In the mid
die Of the front is
a wide box plat.
The full sleeves
are plated at the
top in the same
way and are finish
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

CeTlS0 liberty. lie
front Is ornament
ed with motifs
and pendants Of
passementerie.
The shoulder col.
lar, tucked all
over, is bordered
with the cerise
band and trimmed
with applique mo-
tifs of black chan
tilly. The sleeves
are plated on the
outside, the plaits
opening out to
form puffs, which
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
Dainty Floral Muslins.

Floral muslins and delaines win
make prettysummer dresses later on,
and there are many daintily embroid-
cred Indian muslins to be seen, with
elaborate floral designs worked in
white soft thread upon cream-colored
grounds. With touches of black or Of
vivid emerald green upon the bodices
these Indian muslin gowns will be
charming for garden parties.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

grapes In a rais-
ed, white applique
embroidery. The
lace forms a sort
Of yoke, W ! t h
points extending
d o W n on the
S | e e v e s, and a
waistcoat border
ed with a band of
the silk and fast
ened with passe-
menterie stra ps
aid strass buttons
over a plastron Of
s t ra W colored
mousseline de sole,
which is shirred
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
Ihe curvature of The Earth.

TIC OuTVdeUTe VI s''o I"' ""
At the last reception and exhibition
of the Royal Society in London, H.
Yule Oldham showed how one could
demonstrate the curvature Of the earth
with a camera having Dallmeyer
telephoto lens. A canal in Norfolk is
crossed by two bridges six miles
apart; marks were fixed on both
bridges and half way between them,
all three at the same level above the
water. The camera permitted of
photographing the three marks from
the one end, and the middle mark ap-
pears above the others.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
Exercise Brings Beauty.

Every woman who wishes to retain
Ner health and beauty should walk at
ieast two miles a day. Az soon as
breakfast is finished the woman who
knows the proper way to care for her
health rests for half an hour and then
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
Sandwiches You Will Like.

Sand wich a la Mars.-Take equal
quantities Of almonds and walnuts and
chop them fine. Moisten with a little
French dressing, then spread ON thin
slices of buttered bread. Add crisp
leaf Of lettuce to each slice, cover with
the other buttered slice, press together
gently, trim off the brown crust and
cut diagonally in two.
Celery Sandwich.-Chop and then
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
cIaret Jelly Wit, Cream.

Soak an ounce of gelatine in gill of
water. and then pour over it half pint
of boiling water and stir till the gela-
tine has dissolved; add one pint and a
quarter of claret,. the Juice of half a
lemon, and sufficient sugar to taste. If
you have 1t, also little noyeau. Place
the jelly in wetted border mold, and
when set turn out. Fill the cavity
with favored whipped cream tinted a
delicate pink. -
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

starts out for long walk, the longer
the better. She chooses the sunny
side Of the street and starts of at a
smart trot. II she is seeking for slim.
ness she covers FIVE miles without
resting. =
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

rested her. Octavia in New York and
and like this.
He rode on, hoping yet fearing. that
she would overtake him. Would she
speak to him? But why should she?
What Interpretation would she put
upon his position? A policeman!
Norman Rogers had been sent to col
lege rich mans son. Prior to that,
and, indeed, during his first few vaca-
lions at home, he had seen much of
Octavia Bellamy. They became en-
gagged only to quarrel over a trivial
matter and to sgrow farther and
farther apart.
Norman was studying for the bar.
In the last year but one of his college
couuss his father died. not. as every.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
American Entrants.

The State from which there is the
least emigration is louisiana. Yer
mont furnishes the largest proportion
of migratory Americans.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

are drawn in to form cuffs trimmed
with the cerise bands. The girdle is
of the cerise liberty.-Neueste Blou-
sen.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

and pulled and covered at the bottom
with ruffles of white lace. The sleeves
are made and trimmed to correspond.
Wiener Mode Album.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
Blouse Of Ecru Tusser silk.

The yoke and tops or the sleeves
are plain and trimmed with tabs of
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

Pretty Door Drapery.
Abolish the cheap, trashy, musty,
disease-breeding cosy corner out of
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

Led with deep cuffs trimmed with the
tabs.-Wiener Chic.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

Pretty Theater Waist.
Blouse of straw-colared silk trim
med with lace and with punches of
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31
Fancy Waist.

FdHCy WAIST.
Blouse Of gray louisine, made with
box plaits and trimmed with bands of
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

A writer claims the dog star Sir.
Jus, causes the heat. A case of hot
dog" probably-but we hope the
warm little rascal never gets to chas.
ing his tail. It's hot enough now.
This Is Serius.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

Three New York supreme court jus.
tees have decided that a man may
wear his hat while eating a restaurant
lunch. 1t is evident that a man in
New York does not gain sustenancs
through the same avenue as a woman
,imbibes religion or theatrical fan.
tastes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-07-31

One Of the saddest thoughts that
comes to young man graduate 10
that father seems to notice him put
ting his feet under the table at meal
time and him just getting ready to
halter and tame the wide, wide world.
too!
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-02
ACCIDENT AT ARTILLERY DRILL
Corporal Killed and Three Soldiers
Seriously Injured,

Washington, April 1.-The overturn.
Ing of heavy piece of artillery in
the drill hall at Fort Myer, Virginia,
during the regular drill of the Fourth
battery of field artillery, caused the
death of Corporal Charles j. Slavin
and the injury of three other soldiers.
When the accident occurred the bat.
terry detachment consisting of four
pieces, was tearing at a gallop around
the drill hall in column. AS the heavy
guns took the turn at a corner the
wheels of the leading piece struck a
rut under the tanbark and the entire
piece was turned upside down. Slavin
was the gunner of this piece and was
seated on the timber chest He was
hurled to the ground, the heavy ord
nance falling squarely across his body.
On the timber case with him were
Frank w. Reilley and Marcus Shores.
The former was severely, though not
fatally, injured, while Shores escaped
any harm. On the axle seats Of the
overturned piece were Elmer Wehn
and Jesse Woods. The latter escaped
injury, but Wehn was thrown be~
meath the axle of the overturned gun,
receiving injuries to his neck.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-02
FATAL EXPLOSION IN MINE.
Six Men Are Killed and Six Others
Seriously Injured.

Six Men Are Killed and Six Others
Seriously Injured.
Centralia, ILL.,, April l.-An explosion
of gas and coal dust IN the COAL sitast
at Sandpyal, six miles north of this
city, resulted in the instant death OF
four men, the. death Of one other be
fore the top Of the shaft was reached
and the death of another who died
soon after reaching his home Those
who were killed in the mine were:
Lafe Leaney, Frank Deroe, Joe The
basco, Johr Giacino and Joe Bianco
Six others were terribly burned about
the head and chest. Those seriously
burned were: Allen and Henry New
house, Henry Wheeler, Frank Day
Charles T. Lewis and William McFad
den. Henry Newhouse died soon
after being taken home.
The accident was due to an accu.
mutation of gases in the mine from
imperfect ventilation and coal dust
which had been allowed to gather to q
depth of two feet in many places
The force of the explosion wrecked
the interior of the mines, destroying
trapdoors and knocking down props
The mine recently suffered from fire
in which all the frame work was
burned to the ground, with loss OF
about $4,000.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-02
TREATY FINALLY RATIFIED
Signatures Affixed to Cuban
Reciprocity Agreement.
TO ACT ON THE CANAL TREATY.

Minister Herran Thinks Colombian
Congress Will Meet on May 10.
President Roosevelt Starts on HE
Wetsern Trip.
Washington, April Ratification
OF the Cuban reciprocity treaty were
exchanged at the state department BY
Secretary Hay and Senor Quesada,
the Cuban minister. There was little
formality about the exchange. One
copy of the treaty served, and this
was delivered to the Cuban minister.
In addition, Secretary Hay and the Gu.
ban minister signed protocol recit.
ing the act Of the exchange. The
copy OF the treaty will be sent to Cuba
and when the other copy bearing Pres.
ident Palmas signature is received
here 1t will be placed on file in the
state department. The next step In
order will be the promulgation of the
treaty, but this cannot be done until
the house of representatives acts on 1t.
DR.. Thomas Herran, charge DAFT
faires, said that he believes the Colon
bian congress will meet not later than
May 10 to act on canal treaty. Com.
plete returns from the late election
have not yet been made. ~.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-02
ROOSEVELT STARTS ON TRIP.
Presidential Train One of Finest Ever
Run Out of Washington.

Kun Out OF Washington.
Washington, April 1.-The special
train on which the president left here
for his western trip this morning was
one of the finest ever run out of Wash
ington. It had been specially deco
rated and equipped for the trip. It
consisted Of six cars, manned by .
picked crew, with Conductor william
H. Johnson, who has been with the
president on many trips, in charge.
The trip will continue until June s.
nine weeks and three days. During
that time the president will travel
about $4,000 miles. John Burroughs,
the poet naturalist of New Hamp-
shire, will accompany President Roose-
velt until he arrives at st. Louis, max.
ing the tour Of the Yellowstone park
with him. From st. Louis, Mr.. Bur-
roughs will return to New York.
President Nicholas Murray Butler Of
Columbia university will join the
party at ST. Louis and will be the
presidents guest until he arrives in
California. When that state is reached
the president will be Joined by Ben
jamin Wheeler, president of the Uni
versity OF California, who will accom-
pany him through the state.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-02

"Well. well; SO early In the morning,
thing before could decide upon the
first step.''
Its my business" added Then
continuing l said in bow voice:
But Mr. Goddard Is not the only
one concerned in these yobberies.
There is another and think a more
dangerous neighbor who is implicated
in the crimes. But he is too wary to
be caught easily. He directs the whole
matter, but keeps In the background.
He must be caught at least and pun
ished if Mr.. Goddard is to suffer. It
would be sin to let him escape and
the lesser criminal punished"
"Yes, yes, of course-by all MEANS"
Then we must work together. pve
laid plan by which l can prove the
guilt Of this other party. If you will
work with me and do as l tell you,
we can face him with his guilt in spite
of all his skillfulness."
Anything that you think best. Pro-
pose your PLAN"
well, first, want you to keep the
matter strictly quiet and not mention
to living soul that you recognized
the burglar last night. Let the detec-
tives work on the case as usual. but
warn your wife not to commit herself.
Is she brave enough to do thisY
Yes; Ellen is only too ready to
shield Mr.. Goddard. cannot con
vince her. that was correct h 1esog-
nizing him"
$50 much the better. Let her con-
tinue to think 80 and pretend that you
think you might nave been mistaken.
Then next Tuesday night ] shall ask
you and another person who 10 more
interested In Mr.. Goddard than your
self-Miss Stetson, in short-to accom-
pany me to one of your neighbor's 8
houses. He will be away that night,
and will show you some Of the Sc
crets Of his little game that he con-
ceals in his house. When he returns
late at night, we can confront him
with the crime. shall then leave it
with you and Miss Stetson as to what
course to pursue. If we arrest the
man. Mr.. Goddard will have to be i'm
plicated; if we Danish him from the
place with the threat of exposure, we
can shield Mr.. Goddard and give him
another chance. That, in short, is my
plan. Will you cooperate with me|
with pleasure. It's an admirable
arrangement. believe we ought to
give Charles another opportunity.
can hardly find the heart to have him
arrested"
"Well, leave that entirely to you
and Miss Stetson."
"And Miss Stetson will agree with
me.'
said nothing in reply, but after
giving few more directions l with
drew, promising to call for him Oh the
evening specified to conduct him to
the house Of his unknown neighbor.