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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

His first name was George, and
as he was the color of strong coffee,
of course his last name was Washing
ton. He had eyes as white as cIab-
Der, teeth to match. He was running
away, as any one else might whose
birthday had gone wrong.
You see it was his first birthday-at
least the first he had ever known. He
had discovered the date of it in uncle
Soils almanac-Feb. %, George Wash
ington's birthday.
He had heard that those lucky
enough to have birthdays got presents
thereon, and that there was to be a
holiday and a parade of the firemen
in the nearby towns in honor of this
occasion. He was naturally rather
proud and anticipatory in conse-
quence.
And then the day had come, and
there were no birthday gifts from the
white folks as he had hoped, he was
not allowed to go to town to see his
own procession, and instead Of
holiday he had been rated for laziness
ana put on tne WOOuplle.
Was 1t any wonder, under these &C.
cumulated grievances, that he ran
away, and now stood, rather SILVER
ing figure, in the muddy, half-frozen
road, while he waited with a persua-
sive grin for the buggy Of Mr.. Lex
Carlin going downward?
Not only had it been common talk
in the kitchen that young Marster Lex
Carlin was counting Miss Claribel, but
George, as he stood behind old Miss
Mary's chair, had observed and drawn
conclusions for himself
Mr.. Carlin had not been near the
Fairview plantation, however, since
the first of the year, and it was said
that he and Miss Claribel had quar-
relied, but still there was a chance of
lift to town, and George was not the
one to lose chances.
miss Mary done sont me to town
for to fotch her some medicine for
aunt Sallie's rheumatic" he explained
gliely, land l reckoned you mought
femme ride wild you, subj"
Carlin was a goodnatured fellow,
and besides wanted news of his be-
loved, so he made room for the boy
beside him. In return he got the
news.
George knew what Carin wanted
and glided with the celebrity of prac-
tice from the general into the particu-
lar, and that particular which would
most interest his host.
miss Clar'bel been feelin' mighty
poly since you quit comm to de
house, Marse Lex. She's kinder peak
in and pinin' liken she lost sumpin'-
and she don't eat rothin' skaselv.
OATS de reason she and old Miss
Celia is projeckin' to go to the city,
Miss Clar'bel don't wanter so, but ole
Miss bound she shall"
"How does know?" he continued.
"Lordy. thar amt much gwine on l
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
BEEcHER At FORT SUMTER.
The Rehoisting of the Stars and
Stripes in Glory.

Since this flag went down on that
dark day who shall tell the mighty
woes that have made this land a spec
tacle to angels and men? The soil
has drunk blood and is Quilted. Mill
lions mourn for myriads slain, or, en-
vying the dead, pray for oblivion.
Towns and villages have been razed-
Fruitful fields have been turned back
to wilderness. 1t came to pass, as the
prophet said:
1.-The sun was turned to darkness
and the moon to blood"
The course of law was ended. The
sword sat chief magistrate in half the
nation; industry was paralyzed; NOR.
ais corrupted; the public veal invaded
by rapine and anarchy; whole states
ravaged by avenging armies. The
world was amazed. The earth reeled
When the flag sank here it was as II
political night had come, and all the
beasts OF prey had come forth to de-
your. That long night is ended. And
for this returning day we have come
from afar to rejoice and give thanks.
No more war. No more accursed
secession. No more slavery, that
spawned them both.
Let no man misread the meaning OF
this unfolding flag 1t says:
Government has returned hither."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
{ PASSING OF THE GRAND ARMY
{ i!

sands will be no more. That is what
the passing of the Grand Army OF the
Republic means.
And try to realize, too, what senti-
ment clusters round that thought. 1t
will be fresh, vivid, real in the minds
of each and every one of those march
ing thousands-the men who fought
and suffered for a glorious cause.-the
passing of the Grand Army of the Re-
public.
But Notwithstanding this sad de-
crease it has been suggested that the
membership ought to increase year by
year. There are still living over 9OO,-
900 of the men who were part OF that
grand army Of the sixties. and of that
number less than $4,000 are over
"a years old. Short, therefore, as 1t
may be, the Grand Army may still
look forward to glorious future
From a speech delivered at the last
national encampment of the G. A. r.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

It was on George Washington's fps
to deny the charge, but he say Carlin
handling a small riding whip sug-
gestively
"Yasm," said he huskily.
"And that wanted him to come
here to.night-and make up?"
"Yas'm."
what made you tell those lies?"
The greater Washingtons name
sake felt of crack in the floor with
one bare brown toe.
IT dunno, Miss Clar'bel. just
reckoned Marse Lex would like to
yere it."
But I never said anything of the
kind"
NOM" George looked up boldly,
you amt never said hit, but done
seed you kissin' of Marse Lexis pic
ture yesterday-an' if you didn't want
him to make up what for was you
dom dat?"
Miss Claribel colored. 1t was one
thing to ask questions and quite an
other to answer them. George saw
his advantage.
Goose | lied some, but I amt lied
so mighty much. Miss Clar'bel. Miss
Mary did say one day dat she wisht
you'd marry dat Carter genterman,
an dat she was goin' TO sen you
away. And If you had give me note
for Marse Lex, specks Miss Mary
would took it away fun me. An
knowed Marse Lex was wantin' to
make up wild you, an you was wantin
him to if he'd come yere and say So
Nom, l amt tell so mighty many
lies"
Carlin stepped up to the girls side
"Claribel dear" he said, lis the boy
right? Do you care yet?"
81 reckon l do-only-only | never
would have told you," said Miss Clar
ibel softly.
1t was the sound of a chuckle that
brought Carlin up with a start, and a
moment after George Washington
found himself set firmly out in the
hall, the door closed behind him, and
a silver dollar in his hand.
81 wisht them we're birthdays was
every day." said George Washington
as he climbed the stairs to his bed
room.-Boston Globe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Mar on Disease Germs.

Believing that disease germs Turk in
telephone mouthpieces, health officer
Raglan, Of San Francisco, directed in
speeding physician E. R. Tillman to
swab out mouthpieces Of public tele-
phones and give them to the city
chemists, for the purpose of making
cultures of bacteria, to determine the
danger of contagion. Orders were is
sued that all lung testers in public
places must be removed for the same
reason. 1t was also recommended
that janitors sweep the public schools
in the afternoon instead of Ia the
morning, and that they wipe down the
baseboards once a week or oftener.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Dance to Take Strain Out of Muscles

DR.. Bishoff Of Vladivia, Chile, de-
scribes the hard work of the mining
poems, who carry $50 pounds of ore in
bags strapped to their shoulders while
they climb up hundreds of feet on lad
ders. often consisting only of notched
trees. They toll without a recess
from a. m. to 4 p. m, and might
seem to be in need of all the rest they
can get, but before supper they prefer
to take the strain out of their muscles
after fashion of their own, viz,
dancing vehemently to the sound of a
fiddle for an hour or two, or even long
err if their lady friends happen to mus
ter in force.-Health Cure.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
S5sz=saE 49, ~
8 THE TRUTHFULNESS OF G. w.


nation he had heard. So far the ex-
pected quarter had not appeared, and
George started on new effort for it..
Zone day Miss Clar'bel Civ me a
note fer you," he said casually.
"a motel" Carlin cried. why
didn't you bring it to me?"
Miss Mary, she come out an ak
me whar was l gwine an l tole her an
she done take de note away. She
tell me if Miss Clar'bel give me any
more notes was to bring 'em to her.
She says she amt gwine to have you
as a son-in-law nohow. She took a
note off me this yere very mornin'."
Carlin swore. Then he put his
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Famous Enqllsh Clocks.

At Buckingham palace the Augsburg
clock on the eQueries' stairs is among
the earliest examples of the clock
makers art, and very beautiful 10
the clock in the state dining room.
Hampton Court is also rich In histor-
ically interesting clocks, such as the
old astronomical one made for Henry
VIII, 1910, said always to stop when
any one who has long resided IN the
palace dies.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Max Muller Fund Grows.

The final balance sheet of the Max
Muller memorial fund shows that the
total receipts amounted to $11,600.
The fund is applied "to the promotion
of learnig and research in all matters
relating to the history and archae-
ology, the languages, literatures and
religions of ancient India" King Ed
ward VII, the German emperor, the
king of Sweden and Norway and the
crown prince of Siam were among the
contributors.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Something Unusual.

Little Bessie was so accustomed to
seeing the baby crawl around the room
on his hands and knees that she
thought it was his natural mode OF
travelling. One day he succeeded in
standing up with the aid Of a chair,
and Bessie, very much astonished, ran
to her mother and exclaimed: "Oh,
mamma, come quick! Baby Is stand
ing up on his hind legs"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Lonu-ljved Trio.

There died in Paris recently Count
Emile de Keratry, who could boast
that his grandfather, born in 1872,
was a page in the household of Louis
XIV. The former page married his
second wife at 10 years of age and
had a son, who was Emile's father.
He was born in 1867 and lived TILL
1862. Three lives bridged 2O5 years.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Many Blind In One Eye.

DR.. Ernest Clarke of the Central
London Ophthalmic hospital in giving
evidence at an inquest not long ago
said that many person went through
life with only one eye and did not
know it. A British Judge had lately
found to his establishment that he
was blind in one eye. having lived
more than forty years without sus-
pecting his infrmity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Grim Relic Long Preserved.

In square niche on the staircase
of Wardley Hall. Lancaster, reposes
a human skull. This belonged to the
last male member of the Downes
family. He was killed on London
bridge and his only sister had the
grim relic placed in the little niche,
and here it has remained ever since.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
cu+s or ENGLISH NoveIlsts.

The British Weekly, London, says:
"Only a very few among the fore
most Of our novelists can have their
stories published in serial form In
America. Eight or ten years ago the
English novelist of standing could
count on receiving more than half his
income from America, and now he can
count on practically no returns az
ALL"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Alpine Gardens.

On the SUBMITS Of the Rigi and
Pilatus Alpine gardens are to be main
tanned hereafter for purposes of bo-
tanic study and for the preservation
and propagation of rare Swiss plants.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Robbers,

Brown Bee, sippin' honey
Wander in de dew,
Folks Is des a-waitin'
Ter steal it all fun you!
Ever see .sich doin's
5ence Freedoms set you fress
Bee-he rob de flower.
En- Mamie rob de Bee!
Atlanta Constitution
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

Treasure Long Unclaimed.
The Bank of England contains sill.
YER ingots which have lain in vaults
since 1896.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Waited with persuasive grin.

VdttCu WIFI PCiSboo'NS S'''
don't see. No sub! Ole Miss think
Miss Clar'bel done forgit you often
her mind if she go away fun here,
and den marry dat Mr.. Carter fun
Baltimore, but she amt forgittin'-an'
she amt gwine to forgit neither. Dat
day you an she guarded, an you rode
off down de lane cussin' and lef her
standin' in the drawin'-room. I was
out on der back po'ch an seed her
cryin'-"
"She didn't cry much that I saw"
Carlin burst out, Don't lie to me, you
black rascal"
Deed I amt lynn Marse Lex. l
done seed ner."
They rode along in silence for some
time while Carlin digested this infor'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
A Good Tip.

Be careful what you do here ard
don't worry about what will be done
with you Observation-Disclosures News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Filipino Dainty.

The Filipinos eat large quantities Of
dried grasshoppers, and also prepare
them in CONNECTIONS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-01-15
ST.LOUiS GETS 1T.
Democratic National Convention
Meets There July 9.

Washington, Jan. Ii. The National
Democratic Committee yesterday
furnished surprise, selecting St
Louis as the place for holding the ma
tional convention OF 1904. The date
fixed for ths convention was Wednes-
day. July u. at IL O'Clock. 1t was
generally believed that the convention
would 60 to Chicago.
st. Louis offered $40. 900 cash for the
convention. 1t will be held IN the
Coliseum, fire proof hall with seat
ing caracity of H. 900.
July 6. the date of the next Democra-
tic convention, will be the tiftieth an
niversary of the birth of the Re-
publican party. There is to be 4 big
celebration in Michigan and President
Roosevelt will be invited to make u
speech.
Tilden was nomI mated at st. Louis.
AT that time the whiskey frauds was
an issue. The battle cry was Turn
the rascels out. This year tine
scandals In the Postofhce Department
Will be one of the issues and ii fs not
to suppose that the Demo
cratic slogan will again be Turn the
rascais out.
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O a - IT q L "A.
Bears tho n The Kind You Have Always Bough
signature Of &NHzzAx
TIMMONS.

Timmons. Jan. 12-Quarterly meet
ings will be held at Goodwin Chape
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charter Forgey viii
move to Santa Fe Wednesday to make
their future home.
Miss Ethel Stone spent Saturday and
Sunday with Miss Bertha Walters at
Williamsburg.
y Mr.. and Mrs. J V. Willis will spend
q the latter part of next week at Mt
Pleasant, guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Chaffin.
\ Miss Della Andrews. of Bear Creek, is
y the guest Of Miss Gartie Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. q. V. Hull have moved
to Columbia to make their future home.
Mrs. w w. Willis spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Willis.
Mr.. and Mrs. J s. Rushtou spent
Christmas with Mrs. w. w. Willis and
family.
Mrs. Eta Timmons has been the
guest of Goodwin friends
Miss Eva Willis has been quite sick
this week.
Miss Annie Forgey has been The guest
of Columbia friends.
Mrs. Charter Forgey. has returned
from Mt Pleasant.
Bro. Gupton will preach at Knob
Creek Sunday morning at l0:3u o'clock.
Mr.. Maury Vestal has gone to Column
bia to make his future home
Happy New Year to one ana all. is
the wishe of LITTLE ECHO.
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WA TER VALLEY.

Water Valley, JAM, 10.-On last Sun
day evening, Jan. 3, the shocking news
came by telegram from Mr.. Frank Hut
cheson of 1T. Louis, Mo-, that his bro.
ther Emmett, had accidentally shot him
self while cleaning his pistol, the ball
entering his bowels and coming out bis
back. His brother being in the adjoining
room, Oh hearing the noise, rushed in.
to find his young brother almost dead.
He lived about one hour, telling them,
mot to weep for him, he would be bet
ter off, 1t was terrible news to carry
to the two sisters who loved him so de
votedly. The remains reached Colum
lumbia on the arly morning train Tues
day, and were brought out to Goshen
church, of which he was member.
Rev. Malloy, OF Wiliamsport. conduct
ed the funeral service at u O'clock, be
fore great concourse Of people, who had
met to take u last LOOK az emmett, whom
all knew and loved. He was born and
reared near this place. About two
years ago be went to Texas. where his
brother was at work From there they
went to Missouri. He was only 10 years
of age.
Mr.. Frank Hutcheson and wife, and
Mr. John Goodwin and wife. who accom-. /,
panied the remains of their brother here,
have returned TO their home 10 ST.
Louis.
Mr.. Will Baker, who has been visiting
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-01-15
SUITS IN FEDERAL COURTS
The City of Chicago May Have to
Defend Numerous Suits.
Companies VIII Sue the City for
Closing the Theaters.
Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE Record Herald

Chicago, Jan 1.-THE Record Herald
says:
Suits against the city of Chicago for
financial losses caused by the order
which Building Commissioner Williams
issued, January |, closing every theater
in the city will be brought by many OF
the managers and owners of plays
whose engagements were booked IL
Chicago during tie last two weeks.
This statement is mace by men who
are In intimate touch with the local
electrical situation.
Since all Of the managers are nom
residents, the cases will he taken be-
fore the federal courts. The brief OF
the plaintiffs will be based on docu-
ments, one the license to conduct a
play or amusement costing $500 and
which has in no case been revoked by
the authorities, and the other the GER
tiicate of inspection of the fire depart
ment, which hangs framed near the
main entrances of the down town thea
tiers and which states. over the sigma
ture of Fire Marshal Musham, that the
house Is certified to be safe as 10 fire
protection.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-01-15
THETA.

Theta, Jan. II The partlclpants
OF one OF the great pleasures of the
season, were number Of friends
OF Mr.. R W. Oakley AMI daughter.
Miss Carrie, wien they entertained
Friday evening. After ENJOYING the
various features of the evening, de
lightful refreshments were served IN
the brilliantly lighted dining room.
Mr.. u. A. McCunico and family.
who have for some tins occupied a
dwelling in east Theta, have moved
to west Theta, to the house recently
Ell by Mr.. s. E. Il. JACK.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Fitzgerald and
niece, Miss Alta Mai. spent Friday
night with relatives on Knob Creek.
Others who visited on Knob Creek
last week. are Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
Oakley and Mr.. and Mrs. j. g. bod
son
Mr.. J. W. Mcknight went to Frank
lin yesterday TO deliver some mules,
which ne had sold.
Mis-. W. e. Cox and daughter, Miss
Lula, visited Mrs. w. W. STANLEY, on
Carter's Creek, one day last week.
EVANGELlNE Il.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-01-15
Wanted-Quick.
5000 bushels Shelled Corr.
Sacks furnished. Top market
price paid. w. J. DALE,
At Stock Yards. Manager.
st. Johns Eve.

The Verdi Club will give it's first en-
tertainment in the Opera House on Tues
day night. February the 10th. This
81 lendid musical program will be given
entirely by the members OF the Club and
will bp a treat to the music lovers Of
Columbia. The music was written by
Frederick Fl. Cowen and the poem by
Joseph Bennett, and dedicated to the
people OF Melbourne, Victoria, England.
The music is all high-class and will
be eurg by the best musical talent Of
Columbia The principal soloisis will
he, Mrs. Geprge Martin, Mrs. @. A.
Forgey and Floyd M. Hutsell. The
program will consist OF about twelve
choruses besides the solos, duets and
quartets. The entertainment will be
given entirely On its merits and those
that attend will be assured that they
will hear one OF the finest musical enter
ever given in this city.
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relatives on TurKey Creek, has returned
70 MS home at Little Lot, accompanied
by his sister Bessie, who will spend part
III the winter with relatives there.
Mr.. and Mns. Ed DocKery and Mr..
John Hutchinson, who have been the
guests OF relatives here for several weeks
VIII return to their home 10 Texas the
first of next week.
Mrs. Will Cook and children are the
guests OF relatives on Turkey Creek.
They will go to their new home near
Newburn, Tenn the latter part Of this
weeA. ORESTRA.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-01-15
Memorial Resolutions to
Gen. John 8. Gordon.

At a called meeting of William Henry
TrCusdale Camp, No. 495 u. G. ",
of which DR.. w. A Smith was Secreta-
ny the following committee was appoint
ed to draft suitable resolutions ON the
death of General John b. Gordon.
The following preamble and resolu-
tions we're unanimously adopted:
Whereas the speaking wires Of nation,
have within the last few hours, flashed
the sad intelligence of the removal by
death OF one Of the nobiest sous OF tine
South, and badges Of MOURNING tell OF
the sorrowing thousands of comrades
who had learned to honor and to love;
while flags which float at half mast,
throw to the breezes the recognition of
dier and patriot. whose great conser-
vatism, and high regard for law and
order, won for him the profound esteem
of both friend and foe,
Therefore, Inasmuch as Almighty
God, in His unbounded wisdom, haa
seen fit to visit His people with this sad
bereavement, Be it resolved,
First: That the United Confederate
Veterans have lost wise, noble and
conservative leader.
Second: That the South has lost
bold, fearless and safe counsellor.
Third: That the cause of Christianity
has lost true, faithful, consistent, God
fearing man. Whose every day life, in
war and peace, was stamped with the
seal of the great truth of the fatherhood
Of God and the brotherhood of man.
Fourth: That in him was the typical
Southern gentleman, aud veritable
christian patriot.
Fifth: That copy of this report be
furnished the city papers for publica
ion. and also copy be furnished the
amily OF the deceased.
Peace to his ashes and honor to his
JOE Ell. RUSSELL,
W. j. WHITTHORNE,
j. X. FARE LII,
H. A. BROWN,
II. g. EVANS,
J. N. MARONEY,
r. E. JAMI~ON
ROBERT r.. SMITH.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-01-15
TOOK HIS CHILD BIZ FORCE.
Jsff Hood and Joe whitney Get into
Trouble at Double Branch.

JET Hood and Joe Whitney, two
white men, have been placed under
bond for assault and battery at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Z. G. Allen, on
Double Branch, about seven miles from
Columbia. The former is charged with
assault and battery with intent to kill.
while the latter is charged with simple
assault. Whitney is under $3.50 bond,
while Hood is under a bond for that
amount and also peace warrant for
$1,000.
IL seems that Saturday both men
were drinking and went to the home OF
the Aliens for the purpose of taking
away Hoods little two-year-old child,
which had been staying there-the
home Of it's grsndpareuts-since the
death of the child's mother some three
months ago. Mrs. Allen, it is stated,
resisted the efforts of Hood TO take the
child. claiming that her daughter. at
her death, gave the child into her keep
ing. A disturbance followed, and Hood,
who had taken a shotgun along With
him, it is said, shot at Rich Allen, his
brother 10 law, but the bullet went wilu
Of its mark. Officers we're telephoned
for, and Deputy Sheriff Wiley Embry
and Constable VIM. Goad went out to
arrest the men. They were found at
the home of Hoods brother n-law,
Henry Willis, near Neapolis, and placed
under arrest. They were brought TO
town. and made bond.
Hood it is said, claimed that he did
lot fire on his brother-in law intention
lily, but that the gun went off acct
lentally.
The cases were COMPROMISED last
Tuesday by Hood paying the costs.