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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications they cannot reach the dis.
'eased portion of the ear. There is only way TO
deafness, and that is by remedies
Deafness Is caused by an Unnamed condition OF the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube is infained you have rumbling sound or im-
perfect hearing and when It 10 entirely closed Deaf
ness is the result and unless the Inflammation can DO
taken and this tube restored to Its normal condi
tion hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
but an infamed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness Caused by catarrhl that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

times they are found together. In
those cases they are run into a tank
and separated. This is done by ma
chinery as easily as cream separators
are operated. Where water shows up
in a gas well there is also a machine
to separate water and gas. While
some gas and oil are found together
here, the big gas fields lie on each side
of the gas trend. One gas field is a
mile east of town and another is four
miles west. An area of four by six
miles west of here seems to be one
gigantic natural gas tank. Every well
strikes gas in big quantities.
Just now the oil business is more
quiet than it has been on account Of
the over supply. The Standard is un-
able to handle the entire production
and has limited the field to about one
fourth the production. 1t hasn't the
capacity at present.
Lease prices are somewhat lower
than they were when the big excite
ment was on. Leases have never gone
as high here as they have in the Chan
ute, Independence and Peru districts.
They can be obtained here on proved
territory fc~ from $3.50 to $40 per acre.
Land in the proven district can be
bought for from $50 to 500 an acre.
When operators have plenty of money
they buy the land outright. The
eighth royalty which is given in leases
will soon pay for the land. No deals
are made here ION time" Everything
is cash. When one buys farm he
must pay the cash for it. The farmers
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Aoed Tar Gets Prize Money.

W. Jennings Of Hampton Wick, Eng
land, lately received from the admiral
ty his prize money for services rem
dered while a second-class boy on his
majesty's ship Archer, one Of the Bal
tic feet, in assisting to capture sew
eral Russian warships in 1854. Tho
recipient, who is a general dealer, had
forgotten all about his money, and the
receipt greatly surprised him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Reward In Passes.

The Southern railway proposes to
furnish to engineers and conductors
annual passes of the road on the basis
Of service. Those who have been
five years in the service are to be
given ANIMALS, good over the division
GU which they are employed; those
having ten years to their credit are to
receive annuals good over the entire
line, and the wives Of those who have
served fifteen years will be includ-
ed in the privilege.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Nation Without Religion.

The bishop of the Philippines, who
was for years missionary in Japan,
says: To-day the Japanese are q
nation without religion. Shintoism
is little more than an interesting his
toric relic, once the cradle Of nation
al tradition, now a venerable ruin.
Buddhism, the question Of its theo-
retical value being laid aside, is no
longer able to inspire; whatever 1t
may be as a philosophy, as a religion
1t is dead"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

Inst because man happened to
heat the roulette wheel in New York
he was threatened with murder and
narrowly escaped it. You cant win
e7en If you do. AS we have said be-
fore. it's poor roulette that won't
work both ways.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

The United States cruiser Buffalo
has arrived at Ceylon's isle, where
every prospect pleases and only man
is vile. The American jackies should
be careful to associate only with the
prospects.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

The doctors announce that bed
rooms are thronged to the doors with
murderous microbes and baleful ba-
cilli. It's now reached the point
where no one can safely eat, drink
sleep or have any money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
No Meat at Breakfast.

Meat is seldom seen ON the break.
fast table in Austria and Germany,
nor is much use made of the prepared
cereals SO popular in America Wheat
rolls and rye bread form the staple
breakfast food.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

Here is a maxim attributed to one
Of our biggest millionaires which may
furnish amusement for logicians: 81
believe it is religious duty to get
all you can, and to give away all you
can"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Claimants Happy Retort.

The London cabman is noted for his
up-to-date repartee. One of them 81
fenced another of his kind the other
day by shouting: you fit to drive a
keb! Why you amt fit to command
a Russian battleship, you amt"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

The emperor Of Austria has been
chided by his physicians for working
too hard. Pity the case Of poor, old,
tired emperor who can't put substi.
tute on the throne for even day or
two for fear the sub won't give it
hack.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
An EXCLAMATION.

The convolutions seen in the kernel
of an English walnut much resemble
those of the huma, brain; hence, when
a mans brain is If center we say he
is "nutty." Cheerfully submitted
New York Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

After glance at the maharajah OF
Jeypore, with his $3,500,000 worth OF
diamonds, the crowd at the st. Louis
worlds fair will flock back to the
pike" to gaze at the more illustri-
GUS Bob Fitzsimmons.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

Princeton's new freshman dormi-
tories, for which ground has been bro
ken, will cost about $4,000 and ac-
commodate fifty students. Isn't $1,000
a student pretty high?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

The son Of Professor Wiener OF
Harvard, will at ten years of age be
ready for college, so far as studies go.
But what use would he be in the foot
ball eleven?-New York World.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

When you read aloud to your wife
the news that Turkey is buying 1,000,-
900 Mausers, it is reflection on the
intelligence of your audience for you
to add: "Guns, you know, not cats. "
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Wiaale.Stick LAUNDRY BLUE

Won't spill, break, freeze nor spot clothes.
Costs 10 cents and equals 20 cents worth Of
any other bluing. If your grocer does not
keep it send 10c for sample to The Laundry
Blue Co., IA Michigan Street, Chicago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

A doctor tells us now that the sen.
sation of hunger can be modified by a
mental effort, but we persist in think
ing that the best way to modify it is
by absorbing a good dinner.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

President Eliot modestly says the
secret Of his success is hard work.
However, we shall keep on thinking
that the personal factor counted for
something.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Few Declare War.

A Berlin newspaper finds that out
CT 120 wars, waged between the years
100 and 1870. ITO we're begun with.
out the formality Of declaration Of
war.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Odd Irish Chums.

There is often to be seen in the
streets of Cork respectable looking
man, accompanied by tame goose,
which follows him through the busiest
thoroughfares. The bird is said to
drink porter with much relish.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

A trolley car broke up minstrel
parade at Keokuk, Iowa, the other
day and disabled several of the min
strels. Even a trolley car has its good
points.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

A Baltimore man and woman have
been remarked after being divorced
for ten days. The lawyers in that
case appear to be about the only ones
who got anything out of it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

Mr.. Clechowicz has left Vladivostok
for Alden Station, Pa. He sounds as
If he'd feel more at home in the for
mer place.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

A Toledo cigar dealer is charged
with fraudulent use of the mails. Per-
haps he solicited womens trade at
Christmas time. If so, he deserves
the limit fixed by law.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

No woman can wear another wom-
ans rubbers without pretending that
she has to slide along on her feet to
keep them from falling off.-New
York Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Then He Kicked.

Then He Kicked.
Glass Eater-The midget said no
wanted everything small. The small
est bed, the smallest cups and the
smallest chair.
Wild Man-What is he kicking about
now?
Glass Eater-The manager gave him
the smallest salary.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

The man who intends to roll to the
north pole may be fairly classed as
the highest roller in the business-if
he gets there.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

A German professor now in Chicago
advises the people of that city to
leave beer alone and read Goethe.
Well, it would be good deal of a
change for Chicago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

A new edition of Dickens works
has been issued. The price is $780,.
900 a set. Send in your subscriptions
quick, before they are all gone.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

New York club women are said to
be planning to have clubhouse
where they may drink and smoke.
What's the matter with the saloons?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

A jealous Chicago man is going to
Europe this summer Just for the sake
Of getting as far as possible from the
st. Louis exposition.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

Bob Fitzsimmons is to run cafe
on the Pike at the ST. Louis fair, and
there is no doubt that Bob's stomach
punches are the real thing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

Every man knows he must die, but
he always puts it off till the last MIN
ute.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Jumped the Bill.

Jumped the Bill.
"At what hotel did you put up when
you were in that town." asked a cas-
ual acquaintance.
"None," replied the deadbeat.
Didn't stop at hotel, eh?"
ooh, yes, stopped at one, but
didn't put up"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Financial Surveyor.

A money lenders clerk. asked in 4
London court what his occupation
was, said: II am financial survey.
or"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Homeless,

Hopeless.
Lenders-See here! How about
that $40 you owe me? You promised
to mail it to me last Friday.
Spenders-Well, I'll tell you. !
started to raise it but then l remem.
bered that even if did scrape it to-
gether I didn't have stamp. So !
couldn't send 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Poor Mrs. Woody.

Poor Mrs. Woody.
$50 you're little Willie Woodby?"
said the new minister after Sunday
school. 81 called to see your mother
yesterday, but, unfortunately, she was
not at home"
"Oh, yes, she was" replied the boy.
But | guess she took you for the in
stalment man. You look somethin'
like him."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
On the Bathing Beach.

Judging by Ewes costume" he
said thoughtfully, "tbe Garden of Eden
must have been the original seaside
rasort."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

Half the asparagus crop of Califor-
mia has been ruined. Perhaps beef
will 60 up some more from sympathy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

The law may not serve to make a
nish a good example.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
I,Ie2

Teacher-I whipped you for your
own good; l really did. Now, tell me
what you think about it?
Bobby-If l told you what l think
you'd give me another licking.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
A Foolish Move.

A Foolish Move:
"You seem nervous and restless this
morning." said Merchant.
Eyes," replied his partner. II asked
Borroughs to drop in to-day and pay
me what he owes me-"
"Ah! And you're afraid he won't
Gomez"
"I'm afraid he will come and borrow
more"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

II you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes
use Red Gross Ball Blue. Large o.
package, 8 cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

Be careful about asking your lady
friends whether they remember the
earthquake of August, 1884.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
PItchbIende Is Scarce.

There is now no pitchblende. from
which radium is extracted. for sale
At the Austrian mines.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

Always put off until tomorrow all
the mean things that you are tempted
to do to-day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

If boys are boisterous it is up to the
girls to be girlsterous.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15

Graphic Description.
Little Margie had been to the den
lists to have tooth extracted, and
this is how she explained the pro-
ceedings:
1.-The man grabbed hold with pair
Of big tongs and pulled his best. and
Just before 1t killed me the tooth came
out."-Exchange.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
D=ll| 2! Sd: E
Something NeeIted.

I'VE are about to put new piano
on the market that we are sure will
fill long-felt want" said the manu-.
facturer.
What will you call it?"
1--WE shall call it the Cozy Flat
Piano."
"Why?"
Because it's about twice as high as
an ordinary piano, but only about half
its thickness; just right for cozy
fat"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Wealth.

"Is there much poverty here?" ask.
ed the stranger.
81 should say not" replied the
Arkansas farmer. why, we took
stock census last month, an there was
as much as half shoat for every man
In the county"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-15
Endurance of the Albatross.

An albatross has been known to
follow ship for two months without
ever having been seen to alight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24

Two years after that period on March A.
1869 General Grant was inaugurated Pres
ident of the United States, and in the
bigness of his generous heart called me
to Washington. Before l found opportun-
itv to see him he sent my name to the
senate for confirmation as surveyor of
customs at New Orleans. | was duly
confirmed, and held the office until 1873.
when I resigned Since that time l have
lived in New Orleans, La, and In Gaines
Vile, Ca, surrounded by few of my old
friends. and in occasional appreciative
touch with others, south and north
OF all the people alive | still know AMI
meet. probably no one carries me farther
back in recolections of my life than does
my 'old nurse" Most Of the family serv-
ants were discharged after the war at
Macon, Miss. where some of them stlll
reside, among them this old man, Daniel,
who still claims the family name. hut
at times uses another. He calls promptly
when I visit Macon and looks for "some-
thing to remember you by During my
last visit he seemed more concerned for
me than usual, and on one of his calls
asked:
'.Marse Jim, do you belong to any
church,
.oh. yes" said, II try to be good
Christian"
He laughed loud and long and said:
Something must have scared you
mighty bad to change you so from what
you want when l had to care for you"
In a recent letter he sent message to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
say that he is getting little feeble.
Blessings on his brave heart!
Deep Pathos.

So ends the chapter-so ends General
Longstreets book. There is a deep pathos
in the simple narrative of his effort to
guide his fellow citizens In the perilous
days of reconstruction; but he utters no
word Of plant against his detractors and
accusers. He had done all great and
valiant soldier could do to defend bis
section In war-his advice was given from
the best and purest motives. Had 1t been
adopted. 1t Is safe to say today that
many, If not all of the evils of the recon
structlon era might have been avoided.
Be that as it may, there was no crime
in taking the view Of the situation he
expressed. and the historian will be
amazed that Longstreet was condemned
by the southern people for advising them
to follow General Grant. the generous
victor instead of Andrew johnson, who
proved unfathful to them In 1861 and to
the party that elected him in 1860
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
TAFT ARRIVES IN
SAN FRANCISCO
Talks of Conditions in the
Philippines
WILL TAKE UP NEW DUTIES
To Succeed Mr.. Root as Secretary OF
War, and Is Fastening on to
Washington to Begin
at Once.

San Francisco, January 2S.-Former
today on the steamer Korea. With him
were Mrs Taft. their two children, Fred
Carpenter, his secretary. and John Wolf
ley, attorney general of the Philippines,
who is travelling with the governors par
ty on his way home on leave of absence.
The governor was met by number of
representative army and navy men and
civil officials on the tug Golden Gate,
TO which the party was transferred after
the Korea had reached the quarantine
station. The tug carried its passengers
to the Oakland Mole. where Governor
Taft boarded the eastern overland train
for Washington. On arriving at the capt.
tai he will at once assume his duties as
secretary of war.
Governor Taft talked at length to a rep
resentatlve of the Associated Press regard
ing the condtionst in the Philippines, and
briefly on the Japanese-Russian contro-
versy. No significance of political ma
ture, he said, need be attached to the
haste with which he is travelling. Secre-
tary Root had been retained one month
longer than he had expected, and was
anxious to turn affairs over to be settled
so he could take up the practice of law
in New York, which he had arranged to
do on February /. BESIDE, he had a recep-
ton dated for the 18th inst, at which he
proposed to introduce Mr.. Taft and make
him at home Officially in his new depart
ment
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pnnKc Cut prices at Dewberry's
dunno Clearance Sale.
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Plugs for His Ears.

From the London Chronicle.
Among the stories told of Herbert
Spencer some time ago was one relating
to his boarding house experiences His
doctor had advised him that solitary
meals were not good for him. and he
went to a boarding house. but did not
stay. The pleasant LADY, who sat next
to him, and who was TO engage him in
light and cheerful talk, was a sad dis
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24

appointment. A friend asked her how
she liked the boarding house; could she
recommend it? "Oh, yes l think l can.
she replied; but there is a Mr.. Spencer
who thinks that he knows about science
and philosophy. I have to correct him
every nighti' One of Spencer's peculiari-
ties was to carry about two little plugs
in his pockets, and whenever converse
tion around him became annoying he
took them out and put them in his ears.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
EUGENE DIETzGEN COMPANY
Establishes Agency in Birmingham

Birmingham Is the best local market
in the south for the sale Of architect and
engineers supplies, which fact has led
Eugene Dietzgen company of New York.
who are leading manufacturers and i'm
porters Of drawing materials and survey
ing Instruments to establish here an
agency and depot for their lines.
Dewberry Stationery and Office Furni-
ture company were selected as agents and
are today receiving their first shipment.
All persons using drawing materials,
drawing instruments, or field Instruments
should call and see these goods. $50
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-24
GENERAL LONGSTREET'S
FAMOUS LETTER OF 1867
BY GEN. r. S. FERGUSON.

The following is the last chapter OF Cen
eral Longstreets book From Manassas to
Appomattox9 and among other interesting
matters, contains the celebrated letter ne
wrote in 1867 giving advice to southern
people, In the light of history. it Will
seem strange to thoughtful people that
for this advice he was denounced as a
traitor, deserter and renegade" Thous-
ands who abused him never saw or read
this letter, and that they may now do so
and understand the circumstances under
which it was written. l respectfully ask
you to publish the entire chapter.
The southern people may be impulsive,
but they are always just when they know
the facts.
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Looked Quite WarIike.

In regard to the trouble between Japan
and Russia and the general situation
which prevailed when he left the Orient,
Ex-Governor Taft said that affairs looked
quite warlike. He had hopes, however,
that the crisis might yet be bridged over
and peace preserved. The mikado was a
man of force and tact Governor Taft
said that the reception given himself and
wife by the mikado was nattering in the
extreme.
The imperial secretary of the state lost
no opportunity to express his warm SYM
pathy for the United States and for the
friendly relations he hoped would ever
prevail between the two nations.
Governor Taft said that conditions In
the Philippines were better than ever
before. and he doubted If greater tran
guilty ever prevailed even under Spanish
administration.
1--WE are now looking forward he said
ito a period of great activity in railroad
building throughout the isthmus. English
and Belgian capitalists have so far con-
tro-sa the field but the people of the
islands are anxious for the Introduction OF
American capital. which so far has moi
been forthcoming.
Constructing Electric Roads.
Zone American syndicate headed by a
Mr.. Swift of Detroit, is engaged In the
construction of electric roads, gridironine
the streets of Manila with the object in
view of extensions which will connect the
suburban points.
Two new branch lines have just been
| authorized by the government, one OF
thirty-fiye miles and another of $50 miles
on the line of the road now running out
for distance of 120 miles from Manila to
Dagupan
1.-THE census will be published in Oc-
tober next and on that date, provided
the country is tranquil, the government
will authorize the election of an assem-
bly, of not less than fifty, nor more than
100 members. This assembly will be a
legislative body, coordinate with the COM
mission, passing all enactments for the
government of the territory. 1t will
be provided, however that should they
fall at any time to pass the necessary
appropriations. the governor and treas
urer will have power to do so.
This will give the present Philippine
commission two and half years more in
which to complete their arrangements
for the government of the islands and
the enactment of what they may con-
slider necessary legislation"
In reply to a question whether or not
the Philippines were in a condition to
govern themselves, Governor Taft said
that they certainly were not at present
and to make a prediction on the subject
would be looking too far in the future.