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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
To launder Laces.

In laundering battenburg and renais
sance laces it is better not to iron
them. Instead, pin a white flannel
cloth to the ironing board, and over
this put a clean white piece of cheese
cloth. Pin the lace down carefully at
all the scallOps and points, and stand
the board near a radiator or register
where the heat will dry it quickly. The
results arc far more satisfactory than
using an iron, and the lace will last
twice as long.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
MEsMERIST TO THE CAR.
Credited With Power to Heal All Dis
eases by Thought.

Philippe, the mesmerist, who few
years ago had an extraordinary influ-
ence over the car, is now at Lyons
working wonders with fellow wizard.
The newspapers state that Philippe
often stays with the car at his castle
at Tsarskoeselo.
When the car was last in France he
summoned Philippe to Compiegne and
had an interview with him which last
ed several hours, much to the aston
ishment of the French officials. 1t is
asserted that Philippe then foretold
the birth of the Czarevitch.
According to the papers Philippe
can heal all diseases by thought. No
passes, no lamentations, or message
are needed A look or thought will
suffice. But cures are only possible
when the patients relations or friends
deserve it by their moral conduct
The papers tell story of how by
his presence Philippe cured a child
who was at deaths door with tuber-
cular meningitis. Fifty persons were
present at the time. Philippe merely
asked all present to pledge their honor
not to talk scandal for forty-eight
hours. Every one protested that this
was too long, and Philippe according
ly compromised on two hours, at the
end of which time the child was cured.
The papers say that after this and
other such miracles should the people
disbelieve in Philippe they can only
say they are sorry for them.-Paris
Correspondent New York Sun.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
Chop Suey Pickles.

One peck of green tomatoes. six
large onions. six large green peppers,
one cabbage. Chop the tomatoes and
cabbage, letting them stand over
night, with two small cups Of salt
each. Strain and wash thoroughly
before adding the onions and peppers,
the seeds of which must be removed
or 1t will be too peppery. Chop onions
and peppers, place all in preserving
kettle with cents worth Of. each OF
the following spices: Cinnamon,
cloves, celery seed, mace and allspice;
two pounds of brown sugar, one quart
of cider vinegar, or more If it gets
too thick. Cook slowly for several
hours.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
Jam Pudding.

Jam pudding is an Improvement on
the plain suet pudding. You make the
suet paste and roll it out twice as long
as wide. Spread it thick with a layer
of jam till within two inches of the
end, roll and tie up in a cloth, and
boil for an hour and half. If there
is a coarse pattern on the cloth it
marks the pudding and looks better
than when plain. Bits of jam, togeth-
er with sliced bananas, covered with
plain custard, is an easily prepared
and nice looking dish for luncheon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
Bowknots of Artificial Flowers.

A pretty form of decoration. now
the craze in Paris is bowknots Of arti-
fetal flowers on ball gowns. For in
stance, take a gown of white tulle,
with tiny vest of rosebud silk and
three black velvet bows, above which
are tiny tulle plaitings. A wreath OF
rosebuds lies against the neck and
in the center of the front is huge
bowknot of rosebuds, hanging just as
a ribbon would. Sashes are also made
of flowers, and are dainty and rather
new.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
Brown Velvet Waist.

Blouse of brown velvet, made with a
box plat in the middle of the front
and gathered to a yoke trimmed with
soutache and buttons.
The little pockets are trimmed with
the soutache and buttons and with a
fancy galloon The latter also trims
the odd revers, or cravat ends, which
are bordered with a narrow lace ruff
file and fastened at the top with fancy
buttons and little fans of lace. The
standing collar is also of lace.
The full sleeves are finished with
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
Worlds Statistics.

At a rough calculation the popula-
ton of the world is more than one bill
lion souls. These speak some 1904
languages, and are worshipers of
more than LOO religions. The aver
age length of life is 80 l-3 years. One
fourth of mankind die before the sew
enth and one-half before the seven
teenth year, only one-sixth live beyond
the age of sixty. Thirty-three million
die annually, $1,000 daily, $3.50 every
hour, 60 every minute. While one
fourth are capable Of bearing arms.
only one in q thousand is naturally
inclined to the profession.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

green art nouveau combs with jeweled
floral tops.
The blouse with strapped front and
a long silk scarf pulled through is
popular.
Hats of moss, with clusters OF red
berries tucked in the green, are q
lovely novelty.
Velvet blouses, both simple and
elaborate, are to be taken into con-
sideration this year.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
For Health
and Economy
use
Calumet
Baking
Powder
"Best by Test"
Used in Millions
of Homes
Used in Millions
of Homes
Change in Readers Tastes.

The writer of short stories who sue
ceeds in marketing his wares nova
days sometimes wonders if Maggie
Tulliver, Little Nell or Col. Newcome
wouldbe allowed to die in modern
magazine office.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
Corn Oysters.

To a pint of corn pulp add the we'll
beaten yolks of two eggs, two table
spoonfuls of -four half teaspoonful
of salt and a saltspoon of black pep
per; mix well, and when the fat for
frying is ready, add the stiffly beaten
whites. Drop, oyster shape. from a
spoon into hot fat and brown on both
sides. Spread with butter and eat hot.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

l. Reception gown for debutante, Of
champagne-colored crepe de sole, with
folds of the material giving a fichu
effect over a vest of Irish point. A
girdle and sash Of brown velvet CORE
spond with the bands of velvet round
the skirt, and champagne taffeta hat
with a sweeping brown feathe- 4
pletes charming toilette.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
Insist on Getting IL.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch because they have
stock in hand of IL OF. brands, which
they know cannot be sold to custo-
mer who has once used the IL o.
pkg, Defiance Starch for same money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

folds to the ankles. The sleeve is full
at the top and fastens closely about
the forearm with tiny jeweled but
tons. The skirt of the costume worn
with this is trained and flounced and
otherwise provided with fullness to
match the redingote.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

Don't tell your personal interests,
occupations, hopes or aspirations. No
bdy wants to hear them and you give
your dignity a mortal stab.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
More Flexible and Lasting,

won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any otner
brand and one-third more for same
money. -
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

The weather is more likely to agree
with other people than with the gov
eminent weather forecaster.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
FREERiRfSSI okk.h!!hs.sEs.o!yv.a. !s:.ysS:e!+,E.
j uu3De bottle 10 Dr. kENNIDYS SONS RoNDoUr, MI

rithmetic seems to me to be prao
tice in counting chickens for which
the eggs are not likely to be laid.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-MRs THos. ROBBINS,
Maple Street, Norwich, N Y, Feb. IL, 1900.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

Unless It Is Very Fogsy Day.
You can make girl believe she has
curly hair by saying so.-New York
Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

No chromos or cheap premiums. pus
q better quality and one-third more
Of Defiance Starch for the same price
of other starches.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

Don't mention family feuds. 1t EN-.
harnesses the listener, and you are
sure to regret it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23
Those Who Have Tried Il

will use no other. Defiance Cold Wa.
ter Starch has no equal in Quantity
or Quality-16 OF. for 10 cents. Other
brands contain only II OF.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

Don't talk of the cost Of things. 1t
gives the rich a chance for boastful'
ness and may be embarrassing to the
poor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

A woman is alwoys willing to &C.
knowledge a mans superiority when
she has lead pencil to sharpen.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

Silence is golden, but woman Is
willing to take somebody else's word
for it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

An Irishman says the easiest way ia
take cork out of bottle is to push II
in.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

You can make man real weary by
mentioning the weather every time
you meet him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo QuinIne Tablets. All drug
efsts refund the money II 1t fails to cure. Z. W.
Groves signature 10 on each box 23c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

Mrs. winslows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces IN
fsmmation aays palm, wind collie. Csc abottlss
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

Many society woman who IS
chronic invalid prides herself on hel
lovely indisposition.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This Is why Denance otarcn
IL taking the place or all others'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

2. cat Home" toilette of pale blue
chiffon, with row of small blue vel.
vet bows down the lace vest the same
color as the girdle. The chiffon is
gathered fanlike through lace rings,
and flares very full, edged with rich
lace, forming flounces on the sleeves
and skirt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

fancy bands, bordered with the gal
loon and flaring cuffs, similarly Dor
dered, the latter falling over lace ruff
fles.
The girdle is of velvet, ornamented
in front with galloon-trimmed tabs
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-23

EYYe permanently cured. NO ts nervousness aft0p
I'll hrst days OF Dr. Knes Great Nerve Restors
Or. Send for FREE %. 90 trial bottle and Treatise
DE- H. KLINE, Ltd, aSl Arch Street, Philadelphia. p
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-02

glass the inner side with glycerin dissolved in
alcohol. The treatment also prevents sweating.
The sun is $4,000 miles in diameter and II
would take 100000 worlds the size of ours to
equal IT in bulk
Piano playing is found by German physician
TO be common cause OF nervous disease. coo
girls out Of Loco being affected among piano
players under twelve, and only 100 in 1000 among
nonplayers. The music lessons should not begin
before sixteen.
new Improvement OF the microscope consists
in so arranging the illumination that no light
can enter the objective except that reflected by
the object under examination. This. it is
claimed, brings into view objects about half the
size OF those formerly. improving the limit of
minuteness.
1t has been laid down as a physiological rule
that the requirements OF adult diet depend not
the weight of the eater but the extent of mis-
bodily surface. An infant may weigh one-eight-
zenith as much a grown man, but its surface
is more than one-seyenth as great AS the first
requirement of the infants food is TO replace the
heat that is continually being lost by radiation
from all parts of the body. the latter friction de-
termines the needed proportion Of nourishment
rather than the former. But in the of
increase OF bodily weight. In ALL an infants
ration may be FIVE times much would be
estimated from its actual weight alone.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-02
Artificial and Real Pearls.

a report from the osaga JapaD Exposition.
published in European papers, says Japanese
has devised, plan for the artificial production
of pearls His method is TO put grain of sand
or foreign substance forciby into pearl oysters.
which ne afterward puts back in the beds In
this way ne gets pearls so like natural pearls
that connoisseurs cannot tell them apart Il
would be strange. thinks one writer If they
could. for the method employed by the Japanese
is the one employed by nature. 1t is a we'll
known fact that pearls are produced by grain
of sand or some other foreign substance falling
into the open oyster and being covered by the
same substance as the interior OF the she'll The
pearls thus produced are being sold cheapy
that a fear is gaining ground that they may
affect the market for real" pearls-that is
pearls produced by accidents to the oysters rath-
er than by the efforts OF man. The artificial
pearls are being put to exactly the same uses
al the real ones.-Baltimore American.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-02

spinning wheel, has a kind OF completeness
IN its effect that does not weary quickly
Ike more shOWy adOrnmcnts.
There are always palms. unrlvaleo IN
their way, and elegant (and costly show
plants, as the Norfolk Island pine tArauca-
ria eXcelsa) for instance that add touch
OF distinction TO the finest hall or drawing
room. But for most Of Us simplicity Is bet
ter and certainly more easily within our
reach. The lovely mingling OF energy with
uellcacy that nature puts INTO every fresh
spray OF characteristic LEAKAGE may give Us
Its own little lesson and its own character
isuc charm in the commonest weed thai
grows. There is hardly any plant In our
woods and fields that may not become a
true decorative plant upon occasion.
Some OF our tiny native ferns. mixed with
vines of the ''squashberry' and hidden
known 10 furnish unfailing interest FOR a,
whole winter, within garden limits mol
broader than a dinner Didtri
A single well-developed specimen plant Is
often of more value in home decoration thai
whole shelves full of the usual average Win
ample Git hardly matters what the spet4al
variety out OF dozens OF good Ones) with a
shapelN and almost majestic outline which
these plants assume with age. covered with
good foliage, and each branch supporting A
shower of its delicate copious male or roev
flowers. is intrinsicany beautiful and forms
a noble object worthy TO stand alone.
Even large jar OF the lush branches OF
tradescanta. placed in water with few
Jumps OF charcoal and without direct sun
light. VIII go on for six or eight months.
throwing OUT vita. and sturdy new growth.
downward with perfect grace. producinS
ana constantly increasing a rich wealth
OF SATISFYING greenery. How easy IL is 10
ma and cherish beauty IL will.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-02
All Hypnotics Dangerous.

Tirard has recently pointed out that all
hypnotics less dangerous. AS
each hypnotic is put the market II is
declared free from the dangers attending the
Of the others Sulphonal for instance long
held its ground a safe hypnotic. Experience
has. however shown that it may a variety
Of dangerous symptoms and even death. Trional
also has been found IN rare cases to cause col
lapse and death
Paraldehyde. thought by many to be a safe
hypnotic. sometimes causes. through prolonged
use, mental and physical deterioration similar
TO that produced by the excessive use Of alcohol.
Urethane may vomiting The nausea of
the opium taker, the danger TO the heart from
choral, and the depression produced by the
bromides well known Added to these i'm
mediate dangers is the still greater one of fas-
tening upon the patient a drug which will
eventually ruin him, body and soul.-Detroit
Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-02
DECORATIVE HOUSE PLANTS.
and Simple Greeuerx
Often the Best.

Country Gentleman.
OF all the plants grown indoors for win
ter enlivenmenr perhaps none give greater
satisfaction than those which make no pre-
tension TO more than a little simple green
cry. There is something at once cheering
and deliciously relstful in the sight Of a
bright mass of fresh, living green. when all
the world outside is cold and seemingly
dead. Such plants as either Of the two
varieties of asparagus-the light Spreneeri
the even more refined Plumosus nanus
with its lovely frondhke foliage-mav he
confidently counted among the decorative
plants that decorate Hardy. unexacting
free from insect pests and easily accommo-
dated TO lighting, they give constant
beauty and cheer and ask little in return
The only annoyance caused by the snac,
men which l know best is felt when a Wis
itor occasionally admires It, adding. IT am
so fond OF the maidenhair fernr' I have
tried the maidenhair fern for a house
plant. but without great success. But a
good thrifty fern, such as the one known
10 commerce as the Boston fern with the
more richly cut leaf OF the newer form OF il
is a highly satisfactory denizen OF the ordi-
nary living room. fine. solid English
ivy. gracefully disposed. like one which i
have recently seen trained upon an ancient
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-02
1t Was Good.

Kentucky distiller tells this story at the
expense of Justice Harlan, of the United States
Supreme Court. They were felow-guests at a
reception in Washington, and the hostess rallied
the justice his failure to drink more than
glass of punch. He replied that Ken
tuckian he felt disloyal to drink his other than
straight, adding that just then he was outNof
the genuine tipple in his home. The distiller
that evening telegraphed TO his manager, who
sent the justice a case of his best Next Sun
day the met in the church of which
Mr.. Harlan is deacon. The dstier was COM
ing down the steps when the justice called to
him. THAT splendid Then remembering
where he was, he added hastily, THE sermon,
l mean, Of course. Omaha Bee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-02
PaleoIithic Psychology.

In the course of review OF modern spiritual
ism in the Edinburgh Review. a somewhat pes
simistc view OF the scientific claims OF the So
ciety for Psychical Research is taken. Many
respectable members OF the society. writes the
reviewer intellectually the same level
as the '-Shaman' or the 'Angekok"
who believes that he destroy his enemy by
an incarnation unmiXed with arsenic foreteil
next summers hunting by trance-communica-
ton with the world OF spirits. In a
word. are not convinced that any revela-
ton. or any scrap Of scientific proof of the con-
tinuance Of human personality beyond the grave
has been brought to light in the last fifty years
What proof indeed. be expected from a
method of inquiry which is not repealed by the
grotesqueres OF the spirits" and which ac-
cepts balderdash the poetry OF Shakespeare
twaddle the philosophy OF Bacon and the
mediums thinly disguised person as the rein
carnatlon OF Socrates. the Virgin Mary or the
repentant pirate John King? The force Of
pathos and docy can go no further. and one is
almost inclined 10 set aside the whole work OF
the Society OF Psychical Research baffied
by a hopeless fog Of imposture and creduous
foily.-Baltimore News.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-02
A Canny Scotsman.

The youngest bank president in the world is
Carl r. Schultz, president OF the Equitable Ma
tional Bank of New York. Mr.. Schultz is only
twenty-seven years old. He was graduated from
Yale only six years ago.
This young man was asked recently to what
quality he attributed his success. and he replied
that he attributed it to discretion, GOODNESS.
Then ne asked to give an instance of that
quality's manifestation. but he would not give
a personal He said, with laugh, that he
would give an instance Of GOODNESS and dis
cretion but it would be one somewhat different
from the kind he meant. and it would pertain
not to himself. but to Scotchman.
There a Scot" he said, who owned a
fine orchard, surrounded by hedge One day,
as he entered this orchard, he a neighbor
his creeping hands and knees through the
hedge. so to steal soEle fruit.
- 'Sawney. boot. hoot, mon.' exclaimed the
Scot reproachfully. 'whaur are We gangin' p
The discreet Sawney answered.
a. Book agen.' Denver Times.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-02
Dressing a Hog.

1t is told of the late L. ID. Armour that on
one occasion he made a present Of a suit of
clothes to each of his employees in a certain de-
partment Each man told that he might
order his own suit and send the bill TO Mr.. Ar
mour, restrictions being made as TO price.
In order to avail himself fully Of the liberality,
one young ordered evening clothes costing
$50. When the bill sent in Mr.. Armour
sent for the clerk to voCch for its accuracy.
ana, finding it right, assured the man that it
would he paid. AS the clerk leaving, how
ever Mr.. Armour said to him:
Il wish TO say TO you that l have packed a
great many hogs in my tine but never dressed
one before. Boston Post.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-02

The researches OF Professor Kohrausch seem
to prove that radium rays have certain effect
In increasing the electrical conductiyity Of
water. The experiments We're carried with
rays which were emitted by bromide OF radium
and barium which, after passing through an
aluminium screen OF OH milimeter were sent
through a layer Of water is millimeters thick
The water must be kept under action of the
rays for some time in order TO observe an ap-
probable effect, but after certain time II is
found that the electrical conductlvity OF the
water is increased. To account for this phenom-
ena two different hypothesis have been ad-
vanced; first. that OF direct formation of ions
In the liquid, and, second, the action OF the
rays on the glass Of the containing vessel
Electrical Review.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-02

Representative Dougherty, of Missouri, has
sheriff in one OF the counties of his district
named Jack Steele who is somewhat of
joker.
At a recent session of court Steele summoned
a panel of jurors and picked out the latest men
he could get.
After the first case they hearing was
well under way Steele took the jury to a local
hotel and fed them literally cabbage but
termilk and other sleep-inducing viands The
result was that every juror went to sleep that
afternoon. and most of them snored, to the
great discomfort of the judge.
mr.. Sheriff." the Judge said. after the jury
had been awakened. II Will not submit to such
outrases as this. Next time you summon jury
l want you to pick out men not for their girth,
but with a single eye to justice"
Steele obeyed. Every man on the next panel
was ne-eyed.-Saturday Evening Post.