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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
Semi.CentennlaI Celebration.

Nav 80, 1904. will be the fiftieth aunt
versarv of the signing by President
Pierce ofthe Kansas Nebraska bill. which
created the Kansas Territory. That
being. also, Memorial Dav. arrange
ments are being made to celebrate the
historic event in an appropriate manner
in the capital city OF Kansas. The Hon.
William II. Taft, Sc Tetary OF War, Hon.
Galusha A. Grow OF Pennsylvania. the
author of the Kansas Nebraska bill. and
other distinguished men are expect
ed to attend. The celebration will
continue during the entire week, IN :
Grand Army of the Republic having
charge of the exercises on Memorial Day.
Patriotic addresses and concerts. meet
ings of Territorial settlers, pageanta
illustrative of Kansas progress and
events, electric displays, and other en-
PERTAINING features will furnish lifting
semi.c .ntennial celebration Of Kansas
events BY Kansas people, and one
worthy the encouragement and support
of all who take pride in Kansas history
Details Of the program will be published
from time to time as the work OF prepa
ration progresses. Under the auspices
of the Topeka Commercial Club
T. ]. ANDERSON, W. w. MILLS
Secretary. President.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
Tried TO Rob Richmond Bank.
From the Ottawa Independent.

From the Ottawa Independent.
Robbery oil the Richmond Bank was
attempted Monday night. 1t was dis
covered the next morning that the outer
door Of the safe had been blown off DUR
ius the night. 1t is supposed that the
burglars became alarmed and left their
work unfinished.
This bank is owned by o. {. Bodily
Of Richmond. The safe has three doors,
an outer heavy one, a middle door, be-
log a steel plate Of one and three'quarter
inches ia thickness, and inside this the
inner tbree.inch door. When the work
was discovered. Tuesday morning. the
si,rog,ycerine was seen to be oozlng out
from around the edges OF the middle
pla,e door, and it was question how
to uroceed. There is suspicion that 1t
WAS the work Of local artists, though no
clue has been discovered.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
and catrlc run into the thousands, and
everything else in proportion.
VALENTINE FIXMER.

Valentine Fixmcr was born in Ettle
bruck, Luxembourg, November %, 1882
Passed peacefully away at his home in
Wcstphala, Kansas, February 20, 1904
aged II years, 9 months and % days
At the age of seventeen wears he came &c
America and located in Iowa for a num-
Der of years. In 1860. he was united in
marriage to Miss Marie Louise Kaiser,
in Springfield, Illinois, who survives him
To this union were born nine children
three of whom survive: Mrs. Julia Cayot.
Frank and Edward d.
Funeral services were held in the NJ T.
church, Monday afternoon, conducted
bv Rev. Atherton, who spoke feelingly q
our departed citizen and neighbOr, and
whose words were consoling to the be-
reaved family, after which the remains
were consigned to their last resting place
in the cemetery south of town.
Mr.. Fixmer and family moved here
from Springfield, Illinois, in October
1884, where he has since resided, and
always counted upon as one of our very
best citizens. He was a member of the
Evangelical Lutheran church, having
abiding faith in God and ever endeavor
ing to follow His commands. A true,
faithful husband and loving father. and
an honest upright citizen has gone from
among us. He will be remembered as a
quiet, peaceablc man. and will be sadly
missed by those who were nearest and
dearest to him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
The Boy Versus "Them."

FRANCES E. CoEN.
They say wuz naughty and sent me
to bed
Up here in the dark
'Thout even spark
Ofiight 'cept the lamp post outside
An they said
must "pray to be good
As II any hoy would.
When he hates the whole worP an Jest
wishes he's dead!
guess they'll be sorry they treated
me so,
Some day when they won't
Have me here to say Don't
An "You mustn't" to. allthe day long
Then they'll know
That wuzu't so bad
After all; and be sad
When they think OF me lyin' dead under
the snow.
Or the grass. if it's summer An may
be they'll stan
By my coffin an say
cFore I'm Token awav),
"Oh. Jimmy. forgive me" an kiss my
col han,
An stroke back my hair,
An wish was there.
Stead OF Ayin' away with the angels
white ban.
Gee whis! but it's quiet an lonesome
up here!
wonder if some
One would hear me an come
ifI shifted sorter loud?-"Yes. it's me,
mother dear
Am cryin'? Oh. no.
Guess I've got col, though
Myeye is all wet. Got your hand
IS kercher ncar?'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
A Point About Sauces.

In sauces where the flavor of butter is
desired. as in egg sauce served with 6sh,
do not add the full amount at FIRST, as
cooking dissIpates the flavor, while a
little butter slowly melted and beaten
into the sauce just before it is sent to
the table will give it the buttery flavor
80 highly esteemed bv the epicure. So
advises an exchange
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
TOOTH HINTS.

Many think i. unnecessary to dcvot: par
ticular attention to the teeth and the
appearance of the mouth is affected by
damaged, decaycd, or broken teeth;
others give their teeth no attention till
pain compels them.
See EVANS. over Postotlicc.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
Opal Brand Goldfish Balls.

Pick apart one cupful of the fish and
nut in q sauce pan with one pint of raw
cut.up potatoes. Boil untilpotatoes are
done, drain we'll. Mash and stir until
light. Add scaut teaspoonful of butter
pepper, and possibly little salt Stir
in one well.beaten egg. shape roughly
with a tablespoon and fry in smoking
hot lard.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
OPAL Brand Dreamed Goldfish,

Pick up ore cuplul of fish and let it
stand in warm water. Make cream
sauce by putting in the sauce pan one
tablespoonful of butter and when bub-
bling, add two level tablespoonful OF
-four and stir well. Add hot cream
(about one pint), a little at time, stir
ting constantly until smooth. Then add
the fish that has been softened and
drained.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04

MIR aud Mrs. Hubert served an excel
ent dinner, Sunday, in honor OF Mr. and
Mrs. Ramsey and family before their de-
parturc to their new home near Garnet
A box of lovely flowers was presented
Mrs. Ramsey. being the work OF Mrs
Mownaham. Each dainty flower speaks
tokens of love and kind wishes as being
the sentiments OF the giver.' Colony
Free Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
Golden Cake.

Yolks OF eight eggs, la-cup butter. V.
cup sweet milk. cup sugar; cream the
butter and sugar; add the eggs and
cream that; 1h cups -four; flavor with
vanilla.
This is good cake to use up the yolks
of the eggs when using whites tor other
cakes. Bake in tube tin, like we used
to when we were little girls
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
One OF Ayers Pills at bedtime will
hasten recovery. Gently laxative.
II f:ma!e cats have nine lives each,
Apd aacb liza bile a rat

And twenty dogs that live in reach
Take two live. from eadh cat,
How many rats would he chcwed up
From dawn to break OF day,
II thirty cats and one bull psp
Thus pass the night away?
Walter p. Neil in Chicago Record.lle'
aid.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
Time
Table

TRAINS NORTH
2OS Passenger, 7:5O M:
Except Sundays
2O4 /" 4:12 a. NJ.
2O2 /" 800 p. IN.
216 Local Freight, 4:lO p. nj.
Except Sundays
TRAINS SOUTH
2Os Passenger. 1883 am.
2O1 I" 11:59 am.
GOT /" ESQ p. III.
Except Sundays
2l5 Local Freight, 1880 a. III.
Except Sundays
No. 2OS makes connection at Ottawa
tor Emporia, and Colorado points.
No POI runs through to Carlsbad. n.
NJ making connection at Winfield for
points in Oklahoma and Texas.
No. 2O3 runs to Wellington Kansas,
making connection at Winfield for points
in Oklahoma and Texas.
No. 202 makes connection at Ottawa
with through train for California
Makes connection al Kansas City for all
points east and west.
C.. s. COLEMAN. Agent
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-03-04
Mrs. Stoner hands us the followin re
IA vorites.

cipes--her favorites:
Cottage Pudding,
One cup sugar, " cup butter, egg. !
cup sweet milk. / teaspoonful soda dis
solved in milk, 2 teaspoonfuls cream OF
tartar in three cups flour, " teaspoonful
extract of lemon. Sprinkle little sugar
over the top just before putting ir the
oven. Bake in small bread tin. Use
sauce of any sort.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15

From grand opea 10 comic opera is a
step not often taken by one with a voice
such as is possessed by Mile. FRITZ
Schen. who opened series OF four per-
formances at the Opera House last even
ing in THE Two Roses"
1t is a musical comedy of the highest
type-the kind that does not necessitate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15
EMPIRE THEATRE.

FLO Flo" the merry and slightly vehicle
in which Stella Mayhem appears in the
stellar" role is the heartily welcomed
offering at the Empire this week, and
with its catchy songs. gingery dances and
marches and brilliant ensembles IL prom
ises to delight many more audiences as
II did that which assembled last evening
After long series OF melodramas the
musical show, with its attractive chorus
feminine. not musical this time). and the
many pretty gowns is like the salt TO a
dinner and makes the long season more
palatable for it's leaven
With her real southern dialect and the
mannerisms that go with sure enough
down south darky woman. Stella Mayhew
has been seen to advantage here before
but never 10 such advantage a : last night
II was a revelation of hidden capabilities
unknown even to those who recognized
that the clever character actress had
great possibilities.
After seeing some stars. one often
wonders what excuse the management
had to feature their names in display
type, but after seeing Flo Flo" everyone
is content TO believe that the featuring
OF Miss Mayhem Is entirely justIaabl.
and should have been done a ions time
ago
Her personality is distinctly pleasing.
and far from being content to look pretty
and show her pretty clothes. she domi.
mates every scene when she is on the
stage. In the second act she makes a
quick change into blackface. and after
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15
PARK MUSIC HALL,

'Fiddle-Dee-Dee" is the title. appro-
pirate as any title would be. OF this
weeks Offering at the Park Music Hall.
II II burlesque according 30 the pro-
gram and as such is accepted by the au-
dience, though the title might be extend
ed to read, burlesque on a burlesque.
The form OF evenings entertainment
given at the new Park Music Hall Is one
with which local theatregoers have had
but slight acquaintance. True II ~ that at
one other Of the local playhouses bur-
lesque companies have performed for
several years. but the Weber and Fields
aggre egations are new comers
The performance last evening was far
from being replete with commendable
features. II being from first % last Of or
dlnary merit. The theatre was well nIl d
with an audience whose natural reserve
was not so strong but that IL allowed OF
the expression OF pointed opinion which.
In ono section or the parquet at least was
far from approving
The present company is rather under
sized compared with the two preceding
organizations. Last weeks aggregation
the Japskys scored well deserved sue
cess. and the work OF tho Fiddle Dee
Dee" company suffers much by rcminls-
cent comparison
The performance opens with an ensem-
BILE number. a sketch" Matte Locket. a
songstress. claims the consideration of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15

the audience for brief time. and renders
two typical vaudeville ballads whose
brosdness overbalances their depth
Corona and Maude. on the slack wire,
present an act OF much merit and are
awarded well earned applause This team
Is followed by Fowler and Dunn, who are
light and clever on their toes 10 the evi-
dent pleasure OF the audience. The Three
Florence Sisters combine vocal and terpsi-
choresn accomplishments In turn or
average merit. The last vaudeville stunt
is that OF the Salvagigs who execute a
whirlwind dance.
After 10 minutes OF noisy buzzing on the
part OF the audience, the curtain rises for
the burlesque itself. This bu.lesque. from
which the entire entertainment takes It's
name is from the pen OF Harry q. Smith,
that gifted American librettist whose
fame was secured, by his share In the
writing OF the book for DeKoven's beau
tiful Robin Hood" II must be admitted
that between robin Hood" and Fiddle
Dee-Dee" there Is a chasm which pro-
claims the writer's versatility. A chorus
of 30 fairly good looking, attractive young
women, in costumes genuinely pleasing,
It the chief merit Of the thing.
There Is no coherent story nor any
sparkling fun while the musical portion
OF the afterpiece is OF indifferer. quality.
The parts are cast satisfactorily and the
various performers make the best or their
opportunities.
Miss Gertrude Bennett Holmes, the
prima donna, has a voice OF exceptional
merit md her numbers are very pleasing.
She Is cast as the dashlng Mrs. Meadow
brook.
Others In the company are cast as fol-
lows: Lew II. Newcombe as Hoffman
Barr: Joseph w. Standish as Shadrach
Leschensky: Archie Deacon as Michael
Krautknuckle: Sam Mason as Rudolph
Bungstarter. w. T. Holmes as lgnatius
McSnorley; Alice Fremont ss A. Gend-
arme: Joseph Barber. as Pourboire. a
waiter; Matte Lockett, as la Belle Jarac.
and Flora Browning, az Birdie Montmo-
renci
Next weeks attraction will be fiddle
De-Winks."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The many patrons OF the Westminster
theatre Will find that ]. Herbert Macks
World Beaters Burlesque company. which
opened a weeks engagement at this pop
ular place OF amusement yesterday Is
one of the best. the clesnest. fun OF Ire
and snap and Is TO the minute up-to-date'
The company is a large one, and the
2s or more young ladies' that are seen
IN different evolutions. passes and group
ings are one OF the leading features.
zone Night Out" a farce comedy, Is
given for the opening number, and In
this Mike Mcdonald Phil Mcfarland and
Major Caspar Nowak, the midget CO.
median. furnish the comedy portion
while the Misses May Gebhardt. Louise
Bond. May Corey and Ruth Bennett rem
der a number OF catchy songs and are
assisted by a well trained chorus. Bo-
haman and Corey open the olio with illus
trated songs, all Of which are new and
exceptionally tuneful. Mcfarland and
Mcdonald. who are billed as the laugh
SMITHS proved themselves to be worthy
Of the title. The three Nudos give SEN
sational and novel performance In midair.
Burnett and Weyerson as the soubrette
and the tramp have a mirup Of music.
mirth and dancing that takes well. and
the musical comedians, Dorsch and Rus
sell. a popular team at this place. were
heartily received and encored.
The feature OF the bill. however. was
the juggling Breens, who handle all sorts
OF articles in a most marvellous manner
and have a sufficient amount OF comedy
I'm their act to make II enjoyable.
A comedy extravaganza called Ping.
Pang Pong" with the entire company In
the cast is given for the closing number
and I'm this a number OF handsome and
unique costumes are worn by the ladies'.
This pleasing bill will he given every
afternoon and evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15

and sweet as a bell and of remarkable
power and compass
She sang the Sembrich waltZes with a
display of technique that left no doubt
in the minds Of her listeners as TO the
thorough culture and training she has
had. Her execution Of the difficult runs
and the delicate light and shade she
used were admirable and won her the
unstinted praise and plaudits of every
one Her program also included two OF
her own compositions, which she gave
with "A pretty archness that was charm
ing. Altogether Miss McKnley's first
appearance in Providence professionally
may be said 10 be an unqualified sue
cess
The Prosper troupe of acrobats simply
astonished everyone. There have been
many excellent troupes Of acrotats on
the Keith stage but probably none who
can conpare with this one. Their work
Is all of an exceedingly difficult nature.
and all six members OF the troupe-in
cluding four men ard two girls--display
an equal agility The feature OF their
work is that they work so speedily that
IL keeps the audience so on the alert
watching them that they do not have
CHARGE to applaud until the very finish
of the act Last nights audience broke
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15

other men by their severest study could
not achieve.
A story OF bygone time, yet IL is
perennially fresh. Manners change
somewhat, but follies are OF a very con-
servative nature. So much has been said
OF 'The School for Scandal Il has be-
come, that is. the knowledge OF the COM
edy. part OF nearly every ones educa-
tion.
1.-The School for Scandal" will always
interest the theatregoer who seeks some-
thing besides disreputable problems or
horse play. II is at present a favorite
with those who can appreciate some
thing OF the mirth as well as the beauty
OF thl past.
Tie management OF the Imperial are
entitled TO the gratitude OF the public I'm
placing the play before Providence folks
In such attractive style. Last evening the
principals were very generously applaud
ed and there can be no doubt that the
audience thoroughly enjoyed the produc-
tion.
The members Of the cast gave evil
dence that each OF them had done their
very best to weHthiiy produce this- -Gome-
dy. Mr. Ben Graham made a very accept
able Sir Peter Teazle. The part is a difTi-
cult one. far more so than might at first
seem TO be the case.
As the hypocritical Joseph Surface
Richard Allen had part In which he
seemed singularly at home. Charles Hay
den as Rowley, the faithful servant and
friend. was very successful, while Albert
Roberts as Moses again pleased his
friends by his clever work.
Miss Florence Reed as Lady Teazle GER
tainly satisfied all her friends and in por-
traying the varying phases OF the char
acter she was always painstaking and
yet fresh and sparkling. Mr.. Williams as
the scapegrace Charles Surface fulfilled
all the requirements OF the light and
merry part The other parts were in COM
petent hands and there is not part
everyone knows In THE School for Scan
dal" that does not call for careful work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15

one OF her inimitabie impersonations with
several coon songs she Hnaily tears her
sell away from the enthusiastic audience
and makes a record breaking change into
whiteface again for the grand finale.
Compared 10 Miss Mayhem the plot OF
FLO Flo" is of secondary importance,
but that should not be considered
derogatory 10 the comedy. which Is clean
and bright. and though not exactly new
In all points is very enjoyable. The
women In the chorus are possessed OF
good voices and are strong in the point
OF numbers, and the men. though
numerically at a disadvantage. are equal
TO the many demands upon them. and
incidentally appear as sailors. yachtsmen
Indians and Hebrews OF both sexes
The bulk OF the comedy work is per-
formed by Matthew Kennedy as McFen
an Irish Hebrew Charles Pusey as Lord
Smiley Smiles. a fortune hunter and
Charles Judels as Obediah Floral.
Flo Flo's dad. Though he does
not say word. Andrew NJ. Buckley
wins lot of laughter and applau for
his lmpersonation OF the living skele-
Ton valet. James" who looks all In to
such an extent that II is mystery that
he Is able TO walk. Nat Cafferty as y
CRATER appears 20 advantage and was in
good Voice last night
The other principals who appear 10 ad-
vantage are: Lieutenant Barry. a gallant
sailor. j. F.. Grossly; Deuteronomy Jones
a Florida coon, John Clahane; Willie
Wiring. bellboy, Izetts Sprague: Minnie
Mint. little huntress. Esther Wallace;
.Gertie. Florida Orange Blossom, Violet
Mcmillan; Rachel McFen, Mickey's wife.
Louise Could; Rose Bloom. Julia Rooney,
Violet Blossom, Josie Rooney.
The two last do a pleasing singing and
dancing speciality.
The scenes are laid In a hotel garden
AT ST Augustine, Fla. and pearl reef
on the coast of Florida. and the opening
OF the latter is very beautiful aad was
applauded before word was spoken.
The verdict of Monday nights audience
Is that Flo Flo is distinctly worth
white
For next week Mrs. Mac. the Mayor"
is underlined
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15
IMPERIAL THEATRE,

The School for Scandal" sheridan's
great comedy. is the attraction at the
Imperial theatre this week The ProvI-
dence Dramatic Stock company and Mr.
Williams were greeted last evening by
one Of the largest Monday evening audi
ences I'm many weeks.
This comedy is acknowledged as one
OF the best in the English language. one
great critic of Sheridan said it was the
finest comedy Of all. The same author
ity pronounced the speech Of Sheridan
on the - Begun ConsDf'a acv" the grea test
speech ever made The masterful youth
work of one of the greatest OF those who
used the English language. IL certainly
holds a very high place in the literature
Of the English speaking people. II was
n very fine product of the genius of that
very gifted and many sided Irishman
who seemed by intuition to know what
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15
KEITH'S THEATRE.

Keith's last evening was filled to over
flowing tho audience being even larger
than the usual Monday night audience
and the enthusiasm also was greater.
There Is not a single act on the bill al
Keiths this week that does not score a
hit Miss Mabel Mckinley. the daugh-
ter of Abner Mckinley, and the favorite
niece of the late President Mckinley.
was one Of the big drawing cards OF the
program Miss Mckinley has a great
many friends In the local social set but
her claim TO fame Is not alone through
her famous uncle or own social standing.
She Is easily one Of the finest vocalists
Keith patrons have had an opportunity
TO hear I'm a long time .as well as the
composer Of such popular songs as II
Can But Think OF Thee" s'Karama." "
"Anona" and others Her voice is clear
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15
FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE.
Edward Foley Warhd at Warwick f,r A.
legsd Theft Of J,welu.

Edward Foley of Warwick was arrested
by Detective Caffrey on Dorrance street
yesterday afternoon on warrant issued
by Chief OF Police Andrews OF Warwick
which alleged that the young man had
stolen a diamond ring and three watches
all OF the value OF 500
The property was stolen 10 days ago
from one of the young mans relatives
Foley was this morning delivered into
the custody Of a Warwick officer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-15
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