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PHYSICIANS.
PACIFIC TRANSFER co,
ABSTRACT COMPANY.

Freight, furniture. baggage ant
parcel delivery. Tel. 500. 22O-0
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Laying the Dust Ghost.

The Wesrumite process of fighting
the dust plague due to automobiles
was experimental upon with such
marked success at Bordeaux last
year, and in the early spring Of this
year, that it has been adopted in Sc
lected districts of Paris, as well as
over the entire course covered in the
French Gordon Bennett elimination
trials. Although the application of
the process is still in the experiment.
al stage, the results are distinctly
promising. Roads subjected to much
heavy traffic may be watered once in
eight or ten days with solution OF
mineral oil product rendered sapo.
naceaus and soluble in water by am
monia additions. The roads so treat
ed dry within two or three hours,
even after heavy rain, and present
a fine, close surface free from both
dust and mud. The Gordon Bennett
trial roadway was thus watered twice
in four days, twenty tons of the mix
ture being dissolved in 900 tons OF
water for the course of lightweight
kilometers. If further experiments
should be made and be attended with
equally satisfactory results the flu
ture of the process would seem to be
assured, firstly, because it is rela-
lively cheap, and, secondly, because
it need cause no interruption to traf-
fic, since it can be applied at night.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Wood ArtiflciaIly Hardened.

After a prolonged series of expert
ments a method of treating timber SC
as to secure even from soft wood a
largely increased toughness and hard.
ness has been found. The process
has been described as vulcanizing,
comparable in some respects TO that
of the Bessemer process for convert
ing iron into steel, and is the invan-
ton of Mr.. Powell, a Liverpool mer.
chant.
Roughly speaking, the treatment to
which the timber is subjected Is that
of saturation at boiling point with a
solution of sugar, the water afterward
being evaporated at high temperature.
The result Is to leave the pores and
interstices of the wood fillei in with
solid matter, and the timber vulcan
lied, preserved and seasoned.
The nature of moderately soft wood,
it is claimed, is in this way changed
to a tough and hard substance, with
out brittleness. and also without a
tendency to split or crack. 1t is also
rendered remarkably impervious to
water. Hard wood similarly treated
derives similar benefit. 1t is claimed
that the process may be completed and
the timber turned out ready for use
in few days.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Hiqh In Space.

The conception of the magnitude of
the star Campus, which is regarded
as the greatest body in the universe,
Is difficult indeed, even when Mr.. Gore
of the Royal Astronomical Society fur
nishes the sun as step by which the
imagination may raise itself. One has
some appreciation of the size of the
earth with it's circumference of $4,000
miles. The sun is more than mil
lion times as large as the earth. The
mass of Campus has been weighed
automatically and found to be one
million times greater than that of the
sun.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
%G2 $
Nv NaNTl!Q!!M!
Street Sweeper.

There is no other city pavement
which seems to meet with the favor
of asphalt. with it's smooth surface
and lasting qualities, and in view OF
the growing use of horseless carriages
it is probable that as the city pave
ment of the future it will stand alone.
At present some streets must be COW
cred with Belgian block or vitrified
brick to afford a foothold for horses
drawing heavily loaded drays, but
when animal traction is a thing of the
past these streets can be resurfaced
with asphalt.
With the advent of the smooth pave
ment seems to have come also an in
creased desire to keep the streets
clean, and it is customary to station
men at intervals along these pave
ments to keep free from dirt sections
of pavement varying from one to three
squares. Originally the only imple-
mcnts with which the man worked
were the shovel and heavy broom, re-
quiring two distinct operations to do
his work, in addition to wheeling a
heavy cart about with him. Now, how
ever, the street cleaner can simply
push a machine back and forth over
the section of pavement assigned to
him, forgetting that he ever had to
handle the broom and shovel. This
latest machine is entirely automatic
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Facts VS., Fiction.

The poet sat at his desk one Gay
and dashed off a beautiful rhyme of
gold and jewels in such way that
1t made folks think his time was oc.
cupied handling gems SO rare; but
most Of his time was spent in won
dering II he'd dine on air-for the
poet hadn't a cent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Bread of the Nations.

Even the poor in the United States
and England eat white bread. In most
of the continental countries Of Eu'
rope rye bread is the staple. The
Russians use buckwheat. The Lap
landers have a bread made of oaten
meal mixed with pine bark, and the
Icelanders make their flour from Itch
ems. Banana -four is used in the
South Sea islands
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Chinese Wisdom.

When the sword is rusty, the pillow
bright, the prisons empty. the gran.
aries full, the steps Of the temple
worn down and those of the law
courts grass-worn; when doctors 60
a-foot. the bakers on horseback, and
the men Of letters drive in their own
carriages. then the empire is well
Chinese Saying.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
The World as We Look a. I.

When we look at the world in a
narrow way, how small it seems!
When we look at 1t in a mean way,
how mean it is! When we look at it
selfishly, how selfish it is! But, when
We look at it with broad, generous
and helpful spirit, what beautiful
world it is. and what wonderful peo-
pie we find in it!-Boston Christian
Register.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Automatic in Its Action.

in its operation, scooping up the dirt
from the pavement, elevating it to the
required height and depositing it in
a bag at the rear. The operator has
extra sacks with him and as one is
filled he replaces it with another, de-
posting the full one at the curb for
collection by wagon
Daniel B. and William r. Cliffe of
Marion, o., are the inventors.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Boston Clock Over 100 Years Old.

The clock upon the organ loft In
the old North church Of Paul Revere
fame is more than 100 years old. 1t
was cleaned and repaired quarter
of century ago by Boston watch.
maker, whose only charge for the
work was the privilege of engraving
his name upon the back of the anceint
timepiece-Boston Record.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Hardy Japanese Soldiers.

According to NJ Piehon, the Japa'
nese soldier has muscles like whip
cord, is sure shot, has an eye for
landmarks and memory for locality.
He can do with three hours sleep out
Of the twenty-four. is cleanly, attends
to sanitary instructions and is ardent
ly patriotic. He costs the State about
nine cents a day and thinks himself
well off
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
onIv a Lessen Misfortune.

There are numerous societies which
pay an allowance to the relatives OF
people in case of death of the member.
There appears to be good opening
for organizations that will pay money
to members in cases of a birth. 1t
costs to be born, as well as to die.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Unsympathetic In Perfumes.

The perfume which delights one
person may arouse the deepest dis
like in another. 1t is related by
Plutarch that a Spartan lady paid
visit to Berenice, the. wife OF De-
jotarus, but one of them smelled so
much of sweet ointment and the 9TH
er of bitter that neither Of them
could endure the other.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
For Your Perfect Comfort

At st. Louis Exposition, which is very
severe upon the feet, remember to take
along box or two of ALIENS FOOT
EASE, a powder for Hot, Tired, Aching,
Swollen, Sweating Feet. 10000 testi-
monials of cures. Sold by all Druggists,
csc. DON'T ACCEPT A SUBSTITUTE
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Origin of Signing the Cross.

The cross was used in signing In
the beginning Of Christianity by all
followers of Christ to distinguish them
from the pagans, and it was also used
as pledge of the truth of the matter
signed. This cross remains to this
day in the signature Of eccleslastics,
as well as being testimony Of the illit'
1rata
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Lion and Unicorn.

The lion is the emblem of Eng.
land and the unicorn of Scotland.
On the union of Scotland and Eng
land in 1903, one of the lions was re-
moved from the British coat of arms,
and the unicorn substituted.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
A Gruesome Rosary.

A rosary which would be treas.
uro for the Thirteen club has been
brought home recently by a traveller
in Tibet. 1t comes from Lhasa, and Is
formed of 113 rings made from the
skulls of 113 priests.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
The Marian Canals"

A new theory of the Marian "ca.
nails" is that Mars has a solid crust
and an elastic nucleus of a higher
temperature. The crust in cooling
necessarily contracted. and the pres
sure upon the mass within caused fis-
sures to be formed in the surface.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Ancient and Modern Wrestling.

Ancient wrestlers were permitted
to rub their hands on the sand in the
arena, but wrestlers of to-day are de.
barred from using resin. drug or any
preparation to increase the tenacity
of their hold.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc cigar
Made of ripe, mellow tobacco, so rich in
quality that many who formerly smoked
lOc cigars now smoke Lewis "Single
Binder" Lewis Factory, Peoria, ILL.,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Art.

Some people think they know all
about art as soon as they can speak
or motifs and tones and high lights
without mixing them in at the wrong
places.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Prefer American Machines.

Although American sewing ma
chimes cost twice as much in Constan.
tinople as the European, more than
two-thirds of the 10000 sold there in
1903 were of, American make.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26

A New York department store EN-.
ploys social secretary" whose duty
is to look after the welfare of sales.
women and cash girls.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
EnuIand's Uncultivated Zone.

Dartmoor, which occupies one-f1fth
of the area Of the country Of Devon,
Is the largest tract Of uncultivated
land in England.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
punon Water by Electricity.

Electricity carried overland by wire
some distance is being used in Oregon
to pump water in irrigating farms. If
the experiment proves successful, the
system will be developed further.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Tobacco for the French.

Two Baltimore firms have the hand.
ling of contracts for 10000 pounds of
Maryland tobacco for the French gov.
eminent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26

The fall of Port Arthur isn't the only
important event postponed from day
to day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26

One of the most important assets in
a business is politeness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26

The Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago send Home
Eye Book tree. Write them about your eyes
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
MRS. M. BRlCKNER.

go Eleventh Street,

milwaukee,, WIS.
"A short time ago found my con.
difi0n very serious, I had headaches,
pains In the back, and frequent dizzy
spells which grew worse every month.
! tried two remedies before Peruna,
and was discouraged when I took the
first dose, but nv courage soon
returned. In less than two months
my health was restored. Airs. M.
Brickner
The reason of so many failures to
cure cases similar to the above is the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
Female TROUBLE
NOT RECOGNIZED
AS CATARRH.

recognized as being caused by catarrh.
Catarrh of one organ is exactly the
same as catarrh of any other organ.
What will cure catarrh of the head will
also cure catarrh of the pelvic organs.
Peruna cures these cases simply be-
cause it cures the catarrh.
If you have catarrh write at once to
DR.. Hartman, giving full statement of
your case, and he will be pleased to
give you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26
II . :a' sss. - a.s Thompson's Eye Water

There isn't anything very bad with
any one who has his best times al
home.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26

The fellow who doesn't make hay
while the sun shines cuts no Ice.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-26

IdCU CIltC U1StdSVS
peculiar to the
female sex are
[nOt commonly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-14
DEMOCRACY.

Ways and means to bring success to
the democratic party in the presidential
campaign this fall were discussed by
prominent democrats, representing every
part of the country, who attended the
Iroquois Club banquet at the Auditorium
in Chicago last night in celebration of
Jefferson's birthday. Tariff reform, an
tagonism to trusts, independence for the
Philippines and riged economy in pub
lie expenditures were some of the sug-
gestions offered by the speakers to bring
about this result.
A feature of the banquet was letter
from former President Grover Cleveland,
vino had been invited to attend, but was
unable to be present. In his letter Mr..
Cleveland advised all democrats to make
a close study of Jeferson's career and
"patrioticalIy seek the welfare of our
country through the ascendancy Of safe
and sane democracy"
An array of distinguished speakers
were heard, including ex-Vice- President
Adlia E. Stevenson, Governor Garvin,
of Rhode Island Gen. Miles, Senators
Culberson, Of Texas, and Carmack, of
Tennessee, and others.
Gen. Miles, in his response TO the
toast, "Our Country" made a forcible
argument against imperialism, and his
words met the approval of the undience.
Mr.. Carmack said - eff Jefferson
could today witness the lawless strenu-
osity of the administration and the SUBJ
seryiency of a weak and spiritless Con-
gress, he might be confirmed in the
doubt that he once expressed as to
whether his life had left any lasting good
to the world"
Mr.. Bryan sent letter, saying: 81
trust those present will take advantage
of the occasion to present to the country
the Importance Of maintaining demo-
cratic principles as they we're set forth
in the platform of 1896 and 1900 The
merger decision shows how closely the
Supreme Court is divided, and how
easy it is for those who sympathize with
corporate wealth to find plausible rea-
sons for staying the hand of the govern
ment when it attempts to rebuke those
who exploit the people,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-14
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate yesterday began considers
ton of the bill providing for the gov
eminent of the Panama canal zone.
The greater part of the day was occu'
pied by Mr. Morgan in support OF
amendments offered by himself, but
none of them was accepted, and the
reading of the bill was nearly half COM
pleied. Mr.. Morgan attacked the new
Panama Canal Company, and contended
that the United States should proceed to
carry into effect the provisions OF the
treaty with Panama regardless of the
demands OF that company.
Under a special rule, the House de-
voted itself to the consideration of bill
amending the law relating to the Philip
pine Islands. The provision in the bill
in reference to the granting of railroad
franchises and the guaranteeing OF per
cent. upon the cash capital actually in
vested in such railroads was opposed by
Mr.. Jones, of Virginia, who alleged that
English and Belgian capitalists were
ready to build the roads without such
guarantee. Messrs. Cooper, of Wiscon-
sin, and Crumpacker, Of Indiana, in urg-
ing the passage of the bill declared that
it properly safeguarded the interests Of
the Filipinos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-14
Virginia News.

Miss Mary Moore, daughter of the late
Bishop Moore Of Virginia, died in Rich
mond yesterday, aged 80 years.
William F. Braithwaite died at his
home at Cross Junction, Frederick
county, on Tuesday aged 70 years.
The city of Portsmouth has started in
TO tax out of existence the social clubs,
whereby the Mann law against Sunday
liquor selling is eyaded.
Major A. B. Cooke died in Norfolk,
last night, at the age Of 81 years. He
was formerly Mayor Of the city and for a
long time was police magistrate.
The second annual intercollegiate de-
bate between the University of Pennsyl-
vania and the University of Virginia was
held last night in the public hall at the
University of Virginia before a large au-
dience. 1t was Won by the Pennsyl-
vanians.
The Virginia Carolina Chemical Com
pany has called meeting ofstockholders
for Nav IS in Richmond to consider the
issuance of S6,OO9000 in preferred
stock to cancel the Seating debt incurred
last summer. The stock will bear s per
cent inter rest.
Messrs. Davis & Davis, Washington
patent attorneys, report the grant, this
week, to citizens of this State of the fol-
lowing patents: Richard p. c. Sanderson
Of Norfolk, for a reliefvalve for locomotive
engine cylinders Wilbur A. Coke, OF
Norfolk, for a no1.refillable bottle !;
James B. Jarmin, of Richmond, for a
pillow William c. Deards, of Richmond,
for a grinding mill Charles L. Turner
of Newport News, for an atomizer.
Suit has been brought in Rockingham
Circuit Court by Charles Myers, colored,
against Capt. Warren 8. Lurty on a
claim for 81, 500 damages. The suit
grows out of the sensational street affray,
an account of which was published in
the Gazette on Tuesday, in which Captain
Lurty, it is charged, assaulted the negro
and attempted to shoot him. In the
Harrisonburg Police Court, yesterday,
Capt. Lurty was fined 500 for swapping
pistol, which proved not to be loaded,
at Myers. He was also fined S2j for
carrying a concealed weapon and put
under $500 peace bond for twelve months.
The anniversary of the birthday Of
Thomas Jefferson was celebrated in Rich
mond last night by Alpha chapel of the
Phi Beta Kappa Society. The orator of
the occasion was DR.. Albert Shaw, editor
Of the Review of Reviews. Rev. DIR.
Beverley D. Tucker, OF Norfolk, presi-
dent of Alpha chapter, presided over the
meeting. Prior to the speaking there
was a meeting of the society, and several
well-known gentlemen we're initiated,
among them Hon. John Goode. A ban
quet at the Richmond Hotel last night
concluded the exercises. Mr.. S. Gordon
Cumming, of Hampton, was POSTMASTER,
and many well-known men, including
Gov. Montague, were present and spoke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-14
THURSDAY EVENING. APRIL A. 1904
WHILE PEOPLE in this country wer

WHILE PEOPLE in this country were
reading the papers published yesterday
afternoon containing dispatches announ'
c;ng the destruction of the Russian
battleship Petropavlovski aud the kill
inc or drowning OF nearly eight hundred
men tweuty-six officers and sailors OF
the United States battleship Missouri
were piled in turret burned aud black
ened, their lives having been terminated
in the twinkling of an eye by the accl-
dental explosion of 1000 pounds Of
powder. Washington was reading OF
the disaster to the Russians, the dealh
of Vice Admiral Makarof, the gloom ID
St. Petersburg, the orders for masses Tor
the repose of the souls of those who mao
offered up their lives on their country's
altar. the placing of crepe upon the doors
Of so many homes including palaces and
cottages. when interest was made 10
centre at home by the announcement Oh
q terrible disaster upon one OF our own
battleships, and an immediate answer TO
a prayer so often uttered in inslnceri'y
"Teaeh us to feel another's woe
WAS realized. While the accident on
the Missouri was insignificant com
norod with the terrible fate OF
,be Petropavloyski, it is serious
enongb when it is realized that
number Of homes have been thrown into
sorrow by the accident The modern
hattlesbip has more with which to con-
tend than cannon balls from hostile YES
sels The destruction of CHILEAN men
of.war by submarine mines several years
ago the fate of the Maine, the British
battleship Victoria, the PetropaylovsN
ond the accident on the Missouri make
grim chapters in history, aud none can
foresee the terrible result should two
equally powerful steelclod fleets engage
in q duel where there is plenty OF ocean
room. Probably not one ship OF either
nation would remain ahoat, and 1t Is
doubtful whether an individual would
be left to tell the tale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-14
Democratic Opposition.

As stated in the Gazette of that day,
the House committee on appropriations
yesterday completed the general def
cheney appropriation bill, carrying a
total of $40, 3SS, 744. The largest item
in the bill is 81, 900, 900 for pensions OF
this sum 81, 500, 900 is an estimated de
ficiency which will be caused by the
execution of the recent service pension
order. The minority members of the
committee made fight against this
item and opposed it by a party vote
The conclusion of the minority is that
"there is no warrant of law for the APP
preparation of the million and half
dollars required by the Commissioner Of
Pensions for the purposes herein stated"
The point made by the minority is that
there is no law on the statute.boOks Of
the United States that warrants the
81, 500, 900 appropriation asked for by
the Commissioner of Pensions to pay
the deficiency caused by executive order
Number rs.