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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12

key and get the stamp box open, and
when he gave it to the man he said
in very decided wey: Now lick
it and put it just there the GUS
toner was foolish Cor wise) enough
to do so and now a custom has been
established in Tai-kang that all pur-
chasers of stamps must lick them
and stick them on. There was a
great row at the Kai-feng Post Of
flee one day because an address on a
letter could not be found and the let
ter was brought back.
THE sender wanted his money back
because the letter had not been de-
livered, but the clerk refused to give
it to him, contending that they had
had more trouble over it than if it
had been delivered. Another man
was determined to get the post office
clerks into trouble because he had
sent a letter some time ago and re-
ceived no answer This was clear
proof, he said, that the letter had
never been sent. The service here
is somewhat irregular yet"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12

mixed farming are dairying and the
raising of farm stock. 1t must not
be supposed that dividing the prairies
in this way is saying that any one por-
ton of the country possesses better
soil than another, for such is not the
case-all districts are equally fertile.
but the topography and climatic influ-
ences, ETC., differ, as well as the condi-
tons for production. Ranching and
grain growing are carried on quite
successfully in this northern zone;
but it is found more profitable to COM
bine all the features of the industry.
An authority on the subject has
stated that agriculture in any country
never reaches the maximum of de-
velopment until the farmers engage at
least proportionately in dairying,
though the surroundings must always
determine the extent to which any
feature of the industry may be prose-
cuted.
Dairying.
In the territories creameries and
cheese factories are to a large extent
under government control, and as
such are working well. In Manitoba
they are largely a matter of private
enterprise, and from the reports from
that province they must be giving alb
solute satisfaction to the patrons and
promoters. If a settlers farm is not
specially adapted to extensive crop
ping, or if seasons or other conditions
are against the proper development
of large crops, he has always plenty
of pasture and an abundance of native
hay for winter feed. A small sum Of
money buys a couple Of cows, and he
can soon be in possession of fine
herd of dairy cattle, and the came
may be said of swine and poultry.
Markets.
The mining districts of British
Columbia, which consume an i'm
mense lot Of dairy products, are close
at hand, and always afford good
market for butter, cheese pork, poul-
trs- and eggs. When in the future that
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
EVA BOOTH A GREAT ACTRESS.
Salvation Army Leader Bountiful'y
Equipped by Nature.

Equipped py Ndtu'S'
The Canadian contingent at the Sal
vation Army congress in London was
under command of Miss Eva Booth,
the Unconscious actress" whose
wonderfully dramatic manner was the
establishment of all who heard her
speak at the gathering named. Her
tones are sweet, full and vibrant with
passion and her enunciation is flaw
less. AS she approaches the climax
of an appeal for converts her race
becomes almost CHASTITY pale. with
hands uplifted she strides to and fro
upon the platform, now bending al
most to the floor, now sweeping the
assembly with a compelling gesture
like young queen of tragedy. Her
pose, walk, every movement, is grace
full. Mr.. Choate, the United States
is credited with the re-
mark, after hearing her at the Royal
Albert hall, where Lord Rosebery and
others were present: Il have heard
but one other woman on our side or
the water with equal oratorical gifts,
and that was Anna Dickinson" One
dramatic critic says: Even Coque-
lin could not improve her in point OF
facial expression"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
GIVE FEW RAILROAD PASSES,
Vanderbilt Family chary Of courtesies
Of This Description.

A peculiar characteristic of the
Vanderbilts is that individually they
seldom, If ever, give railroad passes.
These favors are managed more or
less by Chauncey M. Depew and H. c..
nuval. In fact, many stories are told
by guests Of Frederick and William
X. Vanderbilt, when there was no
special train, having their fares paid
Tor them by their hosts. The dis
tances, except where special trains
or cars were provided, were compare
lively short; for instance, up to Fred
erick Vanderbilt's place on the Hud-
son. The Newport and Long Island
country places are on other roads and
the Vanderbilts, except on some extra
occasion, travel like ordinary mortals
The first change in this system has
s'een made this summer by Alfred
Vanderbilt, who has had light
draught yacht built, with fast motor
Loaf, for the accommodation of his
guests from Wexford landing to his
country place outside Newport.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12

crops OF grain can be grown on the
land.
While there are no large lakes or
rivers in this whole country there are
numerous fast running streams fed
the year round by melting SHOWS in
the mountains, furnishing an abund-
ance of the coolest and purest water,
the best for beast as we'll as man.
Englishmen and Americans in the
western territories are bringing in
their herds as fast as they can and
leasing or purchasing land in lots
from 1000 to 10000 acres from the
Dominion government. An idea of the
growth of the industry will, however,
be gathered from the fact that in 1899
there were but 41,471 head of cattle
shipped and sold from. the ranches.
These figures ran to 55,129 in 1900,
and to 100000 in 1903, averaging $40
per head for the owners. But it takes
a great many ranchers and a large
number of cattle to cover an area OF
2O0,000,000 acres, the area available
for ranching in the Canadian North
west.
1t is not at all necessary that large
investments should be made at the
outset. Many men commenced with
small capital and small herds, and
have worked themselves into large
herds and great wealth. There is still
in the country plenty of room for
those who desire to go and do like
wise.
The Second Part.
The second part of the Canadian
prairies embraces the great wheat
growing belt of the country, which
is easily half larger than any other
in the world. 1t includes about $780,
100000 acres. AS it is comparatively
free Of broken land. large lakes and
rivers, about 125,O00,O00 acres of it
can be brought under the plow. Plac-
ing a farmer on every half section
1920 acres) it can comfortably locate
100000 farmers, or 100000 of an
agricultural community. The terri
torial governments reports show that
IN 1908 there were raised 16,629,149
bushels of spring wheat off 837,234
acres, an average of 1886 bushels per
acre; off 440,662 acres of oats there
were grown 14,179,7O5 bushels, an av-
erage of 3217 bushels per acre;
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12

the representations of their country.
men who preceded them in settle
ment.
Large Quantity of Free Homestead
Lands.
There is yet a large quantity of
government land for demonstrating in
this country, and as in everything
else, the early bird catches the
worm Those who come first are
first served. When it is preferred to
purchase railway or other company
lands they can be got at from IS per
acre up. This section cannot be-
better closed than by showing prac-
tically what is made by wheat grow
ing in this district. The average from
the first Of operations is twenty BUSH
els per acre. Breaking the prairie, as
first blowing is called, is of course,
an exceptional expenditure, as when it
is once done, it is done for all time.
This costs about $3.50 an acre. After
the breaking, blowing and seeding
harvesting, threshing and marketing
all expenses combined amount to
about $5.25 per acre, that is if a man
likes everything done it will cost him
s5.25 per acre. If he does the work
himself he is earning wages while
producing at that figure. Now, as the
average yield is twenty bushels, and
the average price 60 cents-$12 per
acre-the difference between the re-
suit and cost, $6.75, is the profit Of
grain growing year in and year out
in the great wheat belts of.the Cana
dian prairie country. If a man has
a half section of land and puts half
of it, 100 acres under wheat, which
is very common occurrence, he
makes $1,0S0 on wheat alone and
should make, if he is capable farmer
enough, out of other crops, sale of cat
tie, dairy and other products, to keep
himself and family the year round be-
sides.
The Third Division.
The third division of this great
country lies to the north of the wheat
belt; between it and what is known
as the forest country. AS wheat grow
ing implies the raising of all cereals
that can profitably be raised in the
country, the remaining branches Of
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
Potentate Has Queer Whim.

Sidi Mohammed ell Hal, hey OF
Tunis, has just returned to his north
African domain after visit to
France, where he was much of curl
osity with his fez, gold braid, profu-
sion of jewels and gorgeous entour-
age. His dusky highness was greatly
interested in all things military, but
found time also to visit good many
theaters. He took home with him a
number of portraits Of actresses,
gravely informing his French friends
that he intended to distribute these
counterfeit presentments among his
wives.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
Works of Untaught Sculptor.

Henry Merwin Shrady, who is to
model the Grant memorial monument
to be set up in Washington, is a son
OF DR.. Shrady of New York, who was
Gen. Grants physician during his last
illness. Young Shrady, singularly
enough, never took a lesson in draw
ing, painting or modelling. Still he
has on his merits succeeded in sew
eral competitions for the production
of heroic statues, in addition to the
one above noted being Grant monu-
ment for Brooklyn and statue of
William the Silent for Riverside
park, New York.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12

69,667 acres produced 1,741,209 BUSH
els of barley-24.65 to the acre,
and 32,431 acres produced 292,S53
bushels Of flax seed, 903 to the acre.
AS but 1,3S3,434 acres, or little bet
ter than one per cent of the entire
wheat growing area of the territories
was under crop, little figuring shows
that 13 per cent of the entire country
rlder wheat will raise the 200,000,000
that Great Britain annually requires
from the outside countries. 1t is a
fairly safe statement to make that in
twelve or fifteen years the Canadian
prairies will be supplying the entire
demands of the mother country.
Throughout this entire belt there is
an enormous length of railway mile
age, branches are radiating in every
direction from the trunks until they
scarcely leave a grain field more than
six or seven miles from a road, and
they are all required, for in the fall
and early winter the sight of the
trains passing to and from the eleva-
tors at the railway depots makes the
entire country look like one hive of
industry. In 1880 there were but few
white settlers in the entire country,
outside Of those connected with the
Hudson Bay Company's posts, and
scarcely dollars worth Of anything
outside of buffalo hides exported till
1883, twenty years ago, and now the
country has white population of over
half million, the immigration of 1908
being 12S,364, 40 per cent Of the num-
Der being Americans brought over by
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
ovERcoAT HIS ONLY GARMENT.
Patrick O'Brien Hurried From Bath to
Cast Vote in Parliament.

Patrick o'Brien Hurried From Bath to
Cast Vote in Parliament.
Members of parliament are called
upon most unexpectedly to attend a
division Of the house. When the bell
sounds the summonses there is in
variably gathering in haste to present
snap votes being taken by the oppo-
sition. Patrick O'Brien, an Irish men,
Der, was once caught in an uncomfort-
able predicament when a division was
called. He was enjoying a piping hot
bath off the dressing room in the par
lament building when the changing
of the bell reached his ears. 1t was a
desperate situation, but Mr.. O'Brien
was not dismayed. He put on some
kind of overcoat, walked boldly up to
the division lobby and did not allow
even his nearest friend to suspect
that, except for the overcoat, he was
dressed with the same absence of the
superfiuous as the first parents when
they wandered happy and unclothed,
and probably unbathed, in the mean
dering paths of Eden.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
Puzzles for Uncle Sam

the classification of goods, and which
means thousands of dollars to the
importers, is very narrow. A story
is told of the decision by the supreme
court of a case which involved the
question of whether certain article
was a sauce or fish, the rates on
which were widely different. The
judges could not agree, and one night
the chief justice took one of the
sample bottles home to his wife.
"Of course that's sauce" she said,
and sauce it was decided to be, much
to the benefit of the importers.
Some of the most puzzling matters
which come before the appraisers and
the courts are caused by the importa-
ton of strange articles of food for
the use of foreign-born members OF
Uncle Sans large family. Just now
the courts are wrestling with the
question of how sake, the favorite
alcoholic drink of Japan, should be
classified. Large quantities Of it are
imported at Honolulu for the use OF
the Japanese laborers there. The
question is whether it should pay
duty as a wine or beer, and from
the testimony, it seems to partake OF
the nature of both. In order that
the best legal talent could be obtain
ed to argue the case, without making
it necessary for the lawyers to go
all the way to Honolulu, an importa-
ton was arranged at New York, and
the case will be fought out in the
courts
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12

1t is supposed that captains of in
coming vessels often play mean jokes
on Uncle Sam when they have any
particularly worthless cur or other
forecastle pet that they want to get
rid Of. They might, of course, throw
1t overheard, but that would be MISS
ing a chance of giving the United
States lot of trouble. Instead of the
simple way of disposing of the beast
they enter the animal on their mani
fest and tag it as addressed to some
place. 1t is then taken in charge by
the customs officials, and the non
existent consignee notified. OF course
he does not appear to claim his prop
erty, and the ex-mascot becomes
perishable unclaimed merchandise,
and as such becomes the subject of
much official correspondence. The
collector is notified that the merchan-
disc must be sold, or 1t may deteri-
crate in value, and after all the forms
are gone through it is advertised for
sale. At the sale it may bring the
price of the postage stamps that
would have been wasted on it, if
the treasury department mail were
not frankeL, and then bill is pre-
scented by the livery stable keeper,
who has been bestowing on it for
month or two care and attention that
many dog show prize-winner never
receives.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
WESTERN CANADA
Three Divisions Affording Great Chances for
Settlement Ranching. Wheat-Growing
and Mixed Farming.

The old Romans used to say that
Gaul was divided into three parts;
SO is the Canadian North West. Gaul's
divisions were political; those of the
Western Canada prairies are created
by the unerring hand of nature.
The First Division.
Chiefly because of the elevation of
the country, the absence Of large
lakes and rivers, and the operations
If the Chinook" or Pacific ocean
winds, which readily cross the Rocky
mountains in Southern Alberta
through gaps and passes, the south
western portion Of the Canadian prov
inces Is regarded as somewhat arid,
and less fertile than other portions of
the country.
Although this has been prevailing
idea in the past, it has been left for
American settlers, who have invaded
this district within the past two or
three years, to prove that splendid
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12

An Australian correspondent OF the
Homeopathic World makes mention
of petroleum as safe and reliable
remedy for the prevention of seasick-
ness, and one which he can back up
by personal experience. "A few years
ago." he writes, 81 had occasion to
take trip from Sydney to the
Hawkesbury river in the steamer
Newcastle. AS l had never been out
side of Sydney Heads before deter
mined to guard against unpleasant &C.
cidents by providing myself with
preventive against seasickness. l de-
cided upon petroleum, TX trituration,
in 2-grain powders. When the YES
sci got outside the heads the fun
commenced I began to feel bit
queer, and a peculiar nausea began
to steal over me. Down went one of
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12

1t may be said that nothing has
done more to lift the moral tone of
business than the healthful criticism
of the press. Twenty years ago, the
state of financial journalism-no
merely the purely financial press, but
also that portion of the daily press
devoted to finance-was not extreme
" good. Such journalism was mark
ed by much ignorance, with, unfor-
tunately, at least some dishonesty.
Apart from this, the theory upon
which it was mainly based was not
sound. The people who made" most
of the financial news seemed to think
that they were entitled to control, in
large measure, its publication, both
as to matter, time, and manner. Even
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
Prevents NAL de Mer

the powders. Ten minutes afterward
took another, and the nausea disap-
peared. 1t came on again later on,
but soon vanished before those magic
powders. Whenever there was the
least sign of it's return l took pow
der, and thus prevented what might
otherwise have been to me very I'M
pleasant trip. Several children who
were in my charge at the time, were
successfully treated in the same way.
Only recently lady and gentleman
whom l had supplied with number
of these petroleum powders to take
with them on a voyage, on their re-
turn spoke in the highest terms OF
them, and stated that they were quite
satisfied that seasickness could be
prevented, as on other occasions they
had always suffered from that NAL
ady.-London Doctor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
OVER "ToM" REEDS GRAVE.

Granite Monument Reared in Memory
of Ex-Speaker.
A granite monument has been
erected in Evergreen cemetery, Port
land, Maine, over the grave of ex-
Speaker Thomas Bracket Reed.
The monument is cut from white Hal
lowell granite, and rests on broad
base stone of the same material in
the form of a parallelogram. The
monument itself, which is ABOUT ten
feet high, tapers slightly as it rises.
and it's rugged simplicity is relieved
only on the side bearing the inscrip-
ton. There is carved in relief a
laurel wreath, after design Of st.
Gaudens, as seen upon the Shaw me-
mortal in Boston. Beneath the
wreath is this inscription:
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
Good Work Of Press

at this day, it is difficult to convince
some otherwise very intelligent bank
ers, directors and managers that the
public has a right to knowledge. A
case occurred within month that
illustrates very well the point of
view obtaining in some circles Of the
financial community. A certain cor
poration undertook to make an issue
of securities. This fact was develop
ed and published. A financial writer
called on one of the directors, showed
him the news as published, and asked
If it were true.
EYES," said the director, ''it is true,
but it is pretty hard that two or three
gentlemen cannot discuss their pri-
vate affairs without reporter break
ing in."-The July Worlds Work.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12

The first was Eden. Through the storm
of cares
Rings still the echo Of its early knell.
The fair Hesperdes, beset with snares,
Were sacked by one whose spirit
naught might quell.
All! joy to know the ancients' hydro
mel.
Their flowers and fruits! And yet not
IL / could
Would l for all their gold and nectar
sell
NV summer garden in its poppyhood.
Of Babylon the marvellous parterres
Long since to blight and dusty barrens
fell.
And where the lovely queen that raised
them fares
There is no scroll nor scribe to soothly
put in this far off year the olden spell
Rrews us nepenthes sweet and strong
and goos.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12

The battle-ship Ohio was given her
speed trial in Santa Barbara (Cal)
channel Aug. /. The course was up
the coast thirty-six miles to stake
boat opposite Point Conception. On
this run the Ohio more than made
the required speed. and as she swung
around the stakeboat at full speed
was half minute ahead of the time
required to make, eighteen knots.
On the run down the coast the tide
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
Democratic Ghost Appears.

Esopus chroniclers have another
mystery to solve. 1t is said that the
gnost of Garry Van Wagonen, IA
nous Democrat Of that place, who
said he would never have his hair cut
il Abraham Lincoln was elected, has
been seen at Union Center, near Judge
Parker's residence. The ghost has
made it's appearance periodically ever
since Garry died, first in 1876 (Tilden).
next in 1884 (Cleveland) and again
in 1892. Democrats look usOn the
wraith's appearance as a good omen.
There seems to be no question about
Its identity, as 1t is reported to have
"Garry's peculiar Looping gait"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
WHEN HE TENDED BAR.
Dr.. Howard Surprised at Cordially
of His Greeting.

OTs TIOWdTu outP''oCd a. So'e'c''ey
of His Greeting.
DR.. Leland o. Howard, head of the
bureau of entomology in Washington,
is a native of Rockford, III. Some
good stories are told at his expense.
On one of his recent trips in western
Pennsylvania, which involved long
and dusty field and forest tramping
in connection with the observations
which he was making, he dropped into
a barber shop to get brushed up"
The "tonsorial artist" who attacked
the problem happened to be an elderly
German. He accosted DR.. Howard
warmly, addressing him as "old man"
and expressing the greatest delight at
this accidental reunion of old friends.
DR.. Howard expressed some surprise
at the cordially of the reception and
asked where they had met. "You
don't remember me-" asked the bar
Der in ill-concealed disgust, when
run a shop right next to where you
were tending bar at the Philadelphia
centennial?" The doctor did not re-
call such an early chronological ex-
perience, valuable as it might have
proved in his subsequent researches.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12
A Ballade of Gardens

And closes rever blossomed to excel
My summer garden in its poppyhood.
Each crimson rose a Tuleries terrace
bears
Gapes like wound. hear the
bursting shell
At red Sedan and see in spectral airs
Her pale hosts camped on fields Of
asphodel.
Then. weariful and sad, 1 come to
dwell
Where no profaning foot has ever Stood
Beneath the grooming elms that senti-
mel
My summer garden in its poppyhood.
bel
Seek not the hills nor sea, nor voice.
full wood
Your bourne is here, where love, too.
= thriveth we'll
My summer garden in its poppyhood.
RI Edward w. Barnard. Jr.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-08-12

and wind were against her, however,
and she lost a minute and a half in
the thirty-six miles. Rear Admiral
Whiting, who acted as the govern
ment's representative aboard the
Ohio, and Capt. Forsythe, represent
ing the builders, were sanguine that
the Ohio would show the required
speed. Capt. Forsythe said the Ohio
will have another trial run, possibly
within a week or ten days, over the
same course.