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ROYAL BLUE LINE for PHlLADELP HIA & NEW YORK.
Eastward. La. Camden. La. MT. RoyoL
Sleeper. Daily 3.51 A. NJ. 1855 A. M.
Sleeper & Diner. Daily 7.55 A. M. A. 500 A. NJ. C,
Buffet Parlor. Elk. Sun. 9.19 A. NJ. 9.24 A. M. G.
Parlor. Diner, Sun.only 952 A. M. 9.57 A. M. G.
Parlor, Diner, Elk. Sun. 1913 A. NJ A. 1854 A. N.
Royal Limited" Exclusively Pullman Train,
Buffet Smoker, Parlor, Observation and Dining
Cars ............ Daily $40 p. NJ. d 353 p. N.
Parlor, Diner Daily 500 Pm. 6O5 P. N. C.
Coaches Phila. Daily 800 P. N. 905 P. N. C.
focaI seeners for New S0 Yor readv for occS
pancy in Mt. Royal Station at 10.O0P.M
A, for Atlantic City week days; B, for Allan
tic City daily.
All trains stop at Wilmington. G, stop at
Chester,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-28

To Change Britain's Climate-Heat Insu-
lation-Tobacco's Poison-The Worlds
Meteorites-Emotio Photographer
Number and Distribution Of the stars
A New Dust-Fixer-The Latest Tele-
graph.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-28

The heat lost by radiation from bare pipes con-
tanning steam at 100 pounds pressure has been es-
timated by Prof. s. p Thompson to be that OF
about two tons of coal a year for each ten
square feet of pipe surface. Another expert
menter has found that S8 per cent. Of the loss Is
prevented by the best mica covering. but that
asbestos covering is much inferior to mica, and
.srnns.En csc. lass affacffra still
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-28
NINETEEN MARYLAND RAILROAD.
Schedule taking effect May 5th, 1904.
Leave Hillen Station as follows:


DAILY.
4.30 A. Mast Mail, Main Line, Hagerstown.
Waynesboro, N. g. w. II. R., and the South and
ex. Sunday p. v. r. r., Chambersburg Mar
tinsburg and Winchester.
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
7.25 A. M.-York and b. & HI. Div. and Main line
east of Emory Grove, Carlisle and G. & H. r. r.
6.25 a. M.-Main Line, Hagerstown. Shippers
burg, Frederick, Emmitsburg and N. & W. r..
1O.1s 4. M.-Xccom. for Union Bridge, York and
Gettysburg.
2.25 P. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
825 p. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove. b. g. H.
Div, also York.
"4.45 P. M.-Exp. for Glyndon, Westminster New
Windsor, Union Bridge, and thence accom-. to
Hagerstown; also Frederick, Emmitsburg and
Shippensburg.
5.11 p. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove
'5.48 P. Unlimited for York, Hanover and Get
tysburg. (Parlor Carr
6.12 Z. M.-Acc0m. for Union Bridge.
800 p. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove.
SUNDAYS ONLY.
9.S5 A. Macon. for Union Bridge and Hano-
2.30 P. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
4.40 p. Macon. for Emory Grove.
docs not stop Penna. Ave. Station.
Ticket and Baggage Offices, N. Il. Cor. Cnaries
aud Lexington streets.
Trains stop at Union, Pennsylvania avenue,
Fulton. WalbroOk North avenuel Stations.
B. H. GRISWOLD. r. N. HOWELL,
GENT Trafic Mgr. Genl Pass. Agt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23

no print Of the chisel. On these Cy-
clopean platforms, or "pae-pae," as
they are called, the natives now erect
their bamboo huts, and those who
still refuse Christianity say the gods
put those great stones in place.
That the Polynesian OF to-day has
degenerated from lack of communica-
ton with the outside world is shown
by the similar fate of domesticated an
imals. The horses and cattle that
have been introduced sicken and die
after few generations. Dogs are
plentiful, but they are of low, mon
grel type. The legions of pigs are
said to be indigenous, but according
to some writers they were taken
thither by early navigators. The Poly.
nesian pig, however, is a pitiful speci-
men when compared with the mighty
porkers of the American prairie. AL
though he is treated by his native
master as q pet, accompanies his mis-
tress on her walks through the vii
lage, and sleeps with the rest Of the
family on bed of cocoa leaves, yet he
shows no outward signs of his proud
position.
Their talk is loud, though not I'M
pleasant, for there are hardly any con-
sonants in their language. The
French yoke does not rest easily upon
their necks, and they contribute little
revenue to their masters. Their chief
tribute is derived from fines imposed
upon them for the illicit manufacture
of the fermented milk of the cocoanut.
Their love for this intoxicant is so po-
tent that they persist in making and
drinking it on every occasion.
Because of the decreasing number
of children due to infanticide, it is a
common practice for childless couple
to adopt as sons and daughters men
and women almost as old as them
selves. Some travellers say that two
thirds of the children are killed as
soon as they are born, and Ellis, in
his Researches" tells of women who
had killed six, eight or ten of their in
fants. For the reason that most of
the children killed are females, the
proportion of women to men is about
one to five, condition which encour-
ages the practice of polyandTy> and
promotes the disregard of those moral
standards held sacred by Christian ma
lions.
Although cannibalism has been sup
pressed by the French since they con-
quered Eastern Polynesia in the early
part of the last century, nevertheless,
many relics of the custom have sur
vived. Many Of the ornaments OF the
natives consist of human hair :. good
beard brings as much as 500. Dane
ers adorn themselves with bracelets
and garters of human hair, and the
natives of the Auctra isles adOrn
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23

chiefs from far away islands came
merely to gaze at the wonderful work
manship.
The English word taboo comes from
the native language of the Polyne-
slams. According to their pagan be-
liefs, there were certain things which
were taboo" or sacred, and which pro-
fame hands must not touch. Thus in
the times antedating the advent OF
Christianity there the taboo prevented
women from the use of canoes. 1t
was death for woman even to enter
a dugout when it had been hauled
ashore.
The heather Polynesians still be-
lieves that only the noble classes are
taboo" and go to heaven after death.
Many of the Polynesian subjects OF
France have partly adopted the dress
of the Caucasian, choosing to wear
that particular garment which pleases
their fancy most. One will be found
arrayed only in pair of trousers, OF
waistcoat, or, should the case be
/ that of woman, petticoat or loose
wrapper. Of all the mechanical in
ventions brought them by Europeans
the sewing machine is their favorite
Even in huts in the interior of the
widest islands Miss Wilson found
sewing machines to be almost the sole
articles of furniture.
"a sewing machine is sine qua
non in the native household" she
says, "and is generally found in those
OF the better class. The desires OF
the feminine heart are gratified in the
creation of new and tasteful halokus
Tor wrappers) much rutfled and
adorned with lace, and also pillow
cases, stitched rufIled and variously
adorned"
The natives of French Polynesia
live almost entirely on the breadfruit
which, according to many writer's, is
deleterious to the health at certain
seasons of the year, and which is the
cause of sickness, especially among
children, at these times. The favorite
dish made from the breadfruit is poi
which suggests the taste Of sour paste
to an American palate.
The inhabitants of French Polynesia
are akin in origin to the Sandwich
islanders, and it is believed their an
cestors came originally from India
Their number is roughly estimated at
10000, or one-fourth the population
found by the early Spanish navigator
Mindano, in the sixteenth century. II
is believed that since the French as
sumed control of the islands in the
middle of the last century the popula.
ton has died off one-half.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
Sash Life PreserVer.

A Frenchman, M. Challeat, has in
vented a new sash, which he thinks
will keep everyone who wears 1t from
drowning. The article is made of In
dia rubber, but inside it is placed a
little box containing certain quanti-
ty of one of the compounds of cal
cium. When the sash comes in con-
tact with the sea the compound cal
cium decomposes. and produces a
quantity of gas sufficient to initiate the
sash and preserve its wearer from any
risk of death by drowning. Expert
ments have been made with this new
idea, and so far they have been sat.
isfactory.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23

It was only a question of weeks,
possibly months. You will guess, if
you read little way, and the details
of the matter are of small concern to
the world.
Still, Tom Morleigh was far from
thinking that Pansy was as good as
his, although he had reached her heart
as he thought long way.
Like most of his gender in such
cases, he reveled for a while in the
placid belief that when the time came
she would be his for the asking. The
shock of disillusion came when he
offered his hand.
Her prompt rejection gave him
new point of view in regard to women,
but it did not hint for a moment that
the cause was lost.
"Its the old story" he told himself,
81 was too sure" The incident stirred
his sporting blood and made him re-
solve to win her by playing a stronger
game.
In due season there came second
proposal, and third came in quick
order. Each met with definite neg
alive.
Upon the second sally Pansy be-
slowed a charitable smile and re-
marked, please, Jack, don't be silly"
The next time he tried it she was
not SO patient. You seem determined
to spoil our summer" she said, as
though she were accusing him Of a
black conspiracy. Really, if you per-
sist, there is nothing for mamma and
l but to go abroad at once. Have you
any idea how rude you are?"
One of the tasks man soon tires of
is fruitless proposing. Romance and
reality have known many noble ex-
ceptions.
Morleigh was not cut out for seat
in their hall of fame. He answered
her last question too brusquely, Of
course, but love and hate are ever
waiting upon one another.
"Have you any idea what a heart
less flirt you are?" were his words. 1t
was Pansy's cue for tears, and she
took it copiously, making the while a
hurried exit, or rather an entrance,
through the French window.
Morleigh remained standing on the
veranda a moment, and, thanks to his
changing point of view, took new
heart He began to pat himself for
his keen penetration.
"Those tears are all right" he said,
gleefully. "1'll have another CO."
The day came and he looked in at
"Elmwood," but the maid, with blight
ing alacrity, announced that Miss Ark
wright was not in.
AS she said it mans laugh that he
knew well and detested plagued his
ear. 1t came loudly, aggressively, it
seemed to him, from the dining room.
even that silly ape would not sit
and guffaw to himself" he reasoned.
"Of course she's with him."
Despite the new eyes with which he
had begun to survey womankind, the
outlook seemed serious, even hopeless.
He climbed into his trap and drove
down the avenue of elms, convinced
that he was cast for the role of one
who had loved and lost.
"And that bounder wins! BY Jove!
It isn't right at all! What in thunder
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23

please, JdCky oont De SiIIy!
course, when he opened the gate and
let in the cattle; but the cows saw
Pansy and straightway approached to
make her acquaintance.
This happened at about the moment
that Pansy heard the bark of Jacks
dogs, and knew that the master was
near at hand.
The gray noses and switching tails
came nearer and nearer and she
pressed closer to the hedge, moving
along with the noisy dogs on the other
side. She could see him now and
again through narrow opening In
the hedge, and it was good to know
that he was there.
Presently one of the bold Jerseys
was walking beside her and her tail
almost brushed her back. This was
her cue to call for help, even upon a
man who had bored her with his silly
proposals.
Jack" she cried.
He started and caught glimpse OF
her blue skirts between the hedge
riffs.
"Jack!" came her voice again. Il
AMI am at home to-day, Won't you
look in-jump mover the hedge
quick-I've something to tell you"
1t was an impossible leap, but there
are more things than locksmiths that
love laughs at One is holly hedge
when the man is determined and Is
not afraid of torn clothes and a
scratched face.
The dogs managed to dash through
with him, pell-mell, and had fine
chase after the Jersey, who took to
her heels at this rude interruption OF
her friendly tete-atete with the maid.
Somehow their engagement was I'M
derstood from that moment, and he
did not have to bore her by proposing.
So you were right in guessing from
the way Pansy carried on at the out
set that it was only matter of time
and golden opportunity.-Chicago
American.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
HANKS USED SEA WATER.
Very Little Use to Deny the Milk Was
Diluted.

Diluted.
Julius Kruttschmitt of San Francis.
CO, the general manager of the South.
ern Pacific Railroad, recently gave out
the largest single order for steel rails
that the business world has ever
known.
A reporter, in discussing this order
with Mr.. Kruttschmitt, called it a
daring one."
NO." said the railroad magnate,
smiling, there was nothing daring
about it. Daring things are those
that have in them something risky,
something insecure. For instance, you
might term daring the well-known
action of Hanks, the milkman, in the
millionaire's house,"
Hanks, the milkman?' said the re-
porter, puzzled.
"Yes, Hanks, the milkman. He, one
morning, forgot to water his milk. In
tho hall of his best customer he re.
membered this omission. A huge tub
Of fine, clear water stood on the floor
by his side. There was no one to spy
on him, and thrice, before the maid
brought up the jugs, Hanks diluted his
milk with large measure filled from
the tub. Then he served the young
woman calmly and went on.
GAS he was believing down the next
area the first customers footman beck.
oned to him. He returned, and was
ushered into the presence Of the Gus.
toner himself, a millionaire.
Hanks said the gentleman, I pre-
fer hereafter to water my own milk
well, SIR" said Hanks, cts useless
to deny the thing, for suppose you
were watching me while
mo said the millionaire. No one
was watching you. But the fact is,
Hanks, the children are taking medi.
cinal baths. and the tub in the hall
was full of sea water"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
The Reason Why.

Drummond, Wis, Sept. 10 Especially
Whole families in Bayfield, County
are singing the praises of Dodd's Kid
ney Pills and the reason why is given
in experiences such as that of Mr..
4. T. Void, well-known citizen here.
81 had such pains in my back that
did not know what to do" says MIR.
Void, land as came across an adver-
tisement Of Dodd's Kidney Pills | sent
for box. That one box relieved me
of all my pains. My wife also used
them and found them just what she
needed. I recommend Dodd's Kidney
Pills as sure cure for Backache and
other Kidney Troubles"
Backache is one Of the earliest
symptoms of Kidney Disease. Dodd's
Kidney Pills cure it promptly and per-
manently and prevent it developing
into Rheumatism, Dropsy, Diabetes or
Bright's Disease.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
Output of Petroleum.

It is not yet half century since
Col. Drake discovered petroleum on
the waters of Oil Creek, near Titus
vile, Pa. The total production OF
crude petroleum from 1859 to 1902
forty-three years-has been no less
than 1,165,2S0,727 barrels. Of this
output Pennsylvania and New York
contributed $50 per cent; Ohio, 24.3
cent; West Virginia, 11.3 per cent; In.
diana, 80 per cent; California, SO per
cent; Texas, 81 per cent, leaving g
per cent to be supplied by Kansas,
Colorado, Louisiana, Illinois, Missouri,
Indian Territory, Wyoming, Michigan
and Oklahoma.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
A DecompoSer,

In beer garden at one of our popu
lar seaside resorts an Irishman sat al
a table with mug of beer at his ell
bow. Alongside of him stood a large
-good-natured looking German. The
orchestra began the Coronation
March" from "The Prophet" The
Teuton's face beamed all over with a
smile Of pleasure, and by way of max.
ing himself agreeable and imparting
information to his neighbor he re.
marked, with a wave of his hand, in
the direction of the music:
Zach, dot was Meyerbeer."
The Celt, whose knowledge of com.
posers was limited, mistook the ges.
ture and made a hasty grab for his
beverage, exclaiming at the same
time:
"Yez lie, yez damned Dutchman,
that's my er."-Lippincott's.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
Sunshine In England.

Sunshine is so rare in England that
the government takes great care ia
measure it. The official summing up
for 1903 as regards sunshine shows
that all districts in the British isles,
with one exception, fell short of the
average. The exception was England
northwest, including Manchester, that
curiously had an excess of 81 sunny
hours. In Scotland north, west and
east, the deficit was 81 hours, 4S
hours and 1873 hours. England north
east and east were short by l07 hours
and 139 hours, while in England south
and southwest the deficit was GO hours
and lis hours. In Ireland north and
south the shortage was 81 hours and
.113 hours. Commonly the islands In
the English channel have large share
of sunshine, but last year they were
1876 sunny hours short.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23

bath since the day that the maid
said Pansy was not in and he heard
the ape laughing in her drawing room.
Usually he kept an eye cooked over
the Arkwright hedge-one had to be
pretty tall for that-in the hopes Of
seeing her, for it was in that field
she sauntered now and then, when the
COWS were feeding somewhere else.
Had he looked to-day as usual he
would have saved Pansy big fright,
but their engagement would not have
been announced so soon.
The cowman was the primary cause.
He did not see her in that field, Of
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
cricketer Lives 90 Years.

England's Oldest cricketer, Mr.. Her
bert Jenner-Fust. is dead at the age
of SO years. He played for Elton
eighty-two years ago, and for Cam
bridge university from 1925 to 1927,
being captain in the last year. At
the of SO he bowled for his village
eleven and batted for eleven runs.
He practiced in Doctors commons till
the court was abolished, and then
lived as country squire.
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In the heyday Of his civilization the
Polynesian erected great temples,
many of which contained stones al
most as large as the stones of the
temples of Haalbec. In the Marquesas
islands to-day the traveller will find
great stone platforms and terraces,
which show a knowledge of mechan-
ical laws of which the present natives
are wholly ia GRANT. Some Of these
stones are from ten to fifteen feet long
and, five and six feet thick. Their
sides are smooth, although they show
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
Lauqhter.

When Johnny was a child they
laughed at the ridiculous things he
said. When he was youth they
laughed at his halfbaked opinions
When he was man they laughed at
his wisdom because they couldn't
grasp it. When he was old they
laughed at him for a crank. There is
always someone to laugh. and this is
jolly world X ark
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23

the one God, the native of the Mar
quesas and the Paunnoto islands re-
garded the tattoo as taboo" or sa-
cred. The higher mans station, the
more extensively was his skin pune
tured. The priests literally covered
themselves with tattooed pictures. A
woman was not tattooed until she was
married, but should she have royal
blood she let it flow from almost as
many marks as the priest. One queen
is said to have had her body covered
With such elaborate designs that
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
Panama Company Troubles.

, The Panama company is not yet
free of its embarrassments in the liqui-
dation of it's old convention with the
Colombian government. The French
treasury has now put forward claim
for the payment of sum of $2,720,000
for registration dues on the deeds of
the original concession, and the re-
newal of the same.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
Pocahontas' Grave.

In commemoration of the Indian
Princess Pocahontas, who died at
Gravesend, England, when about to
sail home to Virginia with her hus.
band in 1918, st. Georges church, in
Mapping, is to have a pulpit made
from the wood brought from Virginia.
Pocahontas is buried in the chancel OF
st. Georges church.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23

The people do not turn to gaze
When he goes by:
He tolls denied the joy of praise,
No banners fly
In token of his WORTH his name
The busy world has never learned:
If Death should come tonight to crouch
Relentlessly beside his couch
The world would roll on unconcerned.
Yet, when his common task is done,
Beside his gate
There stands an eager little one
With arms that wait
To clasp themselves around his neck,
With pure lips that await his kiss,
And though his work may never bring
Him fame or wealth, what greater thing
May any man achieve than this?
S. e. KiSer,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
Land at the North Pole.

From the known set of the currents
in the Arctic ocean and from observa-
lions of the tides, r. A. Harris con-
cludes that there may be tract of
land near the North Pole, extending
from near the northwest corner of
Banks Land or from Prince Patrick
island to a point north of New Sibe-
ria.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
SINGER Goes Into Politics.

Tamagno, the Italian operate tenor,
whose imposing physique and tre-
mendous high c will be remembered
by many Americans, is a candidate
for the Italian parliament. He knows
nothing of politics, but will go on the
stump as a singer, and in this way
hopes to, capture enough votes to in
sure his return.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-MRs. THos. ROBBINS,
Maple Street. Norwich, N. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23

The woman who. is we'll preserved
realizes that self-possession is the first
law of nature.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
MANY Children ere SickIy.

Many Children ere SickIy.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Children's
Home, New York, cure Summer Complaint,
Feverishness, Headache, Stomach Troubles,
Teething Disorders and Destroy Worms AT
all Druggists, 25c. Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23

People would meet with fewer disap.
pointments If they didn't expect more
than they deserve.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23

Locket Is Omen of Luck.
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish's luck omen IL
small gold locket with her initials
in monogram.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
Was far from thinking Pansy was his

Was far from thinking Pansy was his.
does she see in him." and more Of
this tenor until he drove into his
own stable yard and threw the reins
to his man.
A fine grove Of frs at the east end
of his place was bordered by lane
high hedged with holly. On the other
side stretched the level pasture lands
that belonged to Pansy's mother
The lane wound it's way to the sea-
shore, and Jack was often seen there
in the days that followed with trio
of dogs frolicking after him.
1t was remarkable how often ne
took those dogs for EXERCISE ana q
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-23
InsIst on Getting Il.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch This Is because they
have a stock on hand of other brands
containing only IL OF in package,
which they won't be able to sell hrst.
because Defiance contains ID OF. tor
the same money.
Do YOU want 16 OF. instead OF II on.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
True Christianity needs no pres
agent.