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


The latest Swedish invention that is
being discussed is a portable tele-
phone. The specimens that have been
sent abroad have ELECTED unstinted
praise from Austrian, Russian, Greek
and Turkish experts who have tested
them, and, while large demands and
inquiries for the new phone have
come from France, Germany, Italy,
Spain, Portugal and the United States.
those from Great Britain have been
even more noticeable.
Within the cylinder of the telephone
is small dry cell, the whole apparatus
(including both receiver and mouth
piece) being small enough to go in the
pocket. With each instrument is a
coil of thin copper wire, and 1t is
reckoned that a soldier could easily
carry $4,000 feet of this wire with
him.
The uses suggested for the portable
telephone are innumerable, military
considerations being kept specially to
the front. Outposts. it is declared
could by its aid be kept in constant
communication with the main force
and it is pointed out that it would
furnish a valuable means of keeping
in touch with headquarters Hor police
and fire brigades. For use between
railway coaches on moving train
for engineers at work underground OF
on great public works, for steamers
for cyclists and in many other fields
it would be most desirable.-New
York Commercial.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
%'CQEScT.
~ NNaNTlQ!N

In secret orders which require
ballot to be cast in order to determine
whether applicants for membership
shall or shall not be admitted, no little
complaint has been heard because
some one has seen fit to oppose the
admission of a man whom ne De-
lieves to be Ineligible or objection
able. When more than one member Is
In opposition there is little use IN md
ing fault, but in at least one order a
single black ball will prevent an ap'
plicant from becoming a MEMBER
Should some one in favor OF the ap'
plicant chance to see the black used
and make mention of the members
name, he is apt to be the subject OF
much criticism among the other men,
bers. It is necessary that the bal
lot should be as secret as possible,
permitting no one to know who Is the
one casting the unfavorable vote.
There is probably no better way
in which to attain this end than by
the use of the ballot box here Illus
trated. In the body of the box there
are two channels for the reception
of the balls, one for those of white
color and the other for those which
are black. When the members come
forward. to cast their ballots for or
against the applicant for membership
in the order, it is only necessary for
them to push the sliding pin in con.
junction with either one of the chan
nels. If member opposes the can
didate he will push the pin on the
right and drop a black ball into the
drawer beneath; if, on the other hand,
he is in favor of the applicant, he
pushes the pin on the left and drops
a white ball. The only objection to
this device seems to be that the per-
son who has charge of placing the
balls in the channels might mix one
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
One Cause of Badness.

The cause of badness is attributed
by DR.. Gilbert to tight hatbands. He
remarks that women and savages do
not suffer from the condition, and
suggests the use of small cork tenders
around the hatband, voiding pressure
to certain parts or sections, leaving
the intervening space free for normal
blood supply and free ingress and
-gress of air from inside the hal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Walnut In France.

Walnut is only employed in France
in cabinet and carpenters work. In
1902 the imports of walnut were q
452 tons and exports b.e2s tons. Dur
ing the last four years the imports
have steadily declined, while exports
have increased from $3.50 tons In
1899 to 1928 tons in 1902.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Essenee Of Orange LeaxeA

A notable industry in Paraguay ID
the preparation Of essence Of orange
leaves. Some one hundred and fifty
years ago the Jesuit priests, who then
ruled that country, planted the orange
forests. This essence is largely i'm
ported into France and the United
States for use in soap and perfumery
making. It is also used in Paraguay
as a healing ointment and . hair
tonic.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

The latest proposals for intensifying
the oxidizing action Of air on metals
is that Of M. Harmet, and has for It's
object the treatment Of cast iron,
producing q refined iron or steel.
Molten iron is caused to flow through
a fine channel surrounded by an an
nular air-blast, which thus forms a
turpere. driving the metal forward IN
a fine spray. This spray is collected
and allowed to fow together again
in receiving chamber. from which the
molten steel can be tapped.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Natural Gao.

Natural gas is used for cooking In
more than half a million homes and
more than four and half million per-
sons use 1t as an illuminant, according
to the report of the Geological Sur
vey. It is the fuel in 5000 factories
and supplies the world with lamp
black.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Covers Hand While Voting.

CUVcTS T1dHu WIITIC VVe''8'
or more of them Intentionally or &C.
cidentally. This can be obviated by
delegating two or more members to
attend to the ballot box. AS the hand
is encased in the box while the bal
lot is being cast, it is impossible to
see which pin is being moved, and the
result only shows when the drawer
is opened at the close of the vote.
The inventor is Henry ]. Fox, Of
Denver, Col.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
Natures Soothing Qualities.

Surely there is something in the I'M
ruffled calm of nature that overawes
our little anxiety and doubts; the
sight of the deep-blue sky, and the
clustering stars above, seem to impart
a quiet to the mind.-Jonathan Ed.
wards.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27
SOCIETY WRECKED HER LIFE.
Tired, Nervous, Aching, Tren-
bling, SIeepIess, BIoodIess.
Pe.ru.na Renovates, Regulates, Re.
stores.
A Pretty New York Woman's Recovery
tho Talk OF Her Numerous
Friends.

Mrs. J. E. Finn, SO East High street,
Buffalo, N. Y, writes:
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
GentIemen:-"A feto years ago I had
to give up social life entirely, as my
health toas completely broken doton.
The doctor ABUSED a complete rest for
a year. As this ,oas out Of tho Qaes-
ton for time, I began to look for
some other means of restoring MN
health.
II had often heard of PerunG as an
excellent tonic, so bought O bottle to
see .ohat 1t .oould do for me, and Il
certainly took hold of my system and
rejuvenated me, and In less than too
months I tods in perfect health, and
no,o aohen I feel aoorn out or tired q
dose or tpo of Peruna Is all that L
need."-Mrs. j. e. Finn.
Mrs. J. W. Reynolds, Elkton, Ohio,
writes:
81 owe my health and life to Peruna.
We rarely call in physician, in fact it
has been years since have taken any
other medicine than yours. 1 am afraid
of drugs, and although have been sick
many times 1 have taken only your
medicines. They are wonderful indeed.
We have a very large house and enter
tain q great deal and do all my own
work, thanks to Peruna. j. w.
Reynolds.
Free Treatment for Women.
Any woman wishing to be placed on
the list of DIR. Hartman's patients for
free home treatment and advice should
Immediately send name and symptoms,
duration Of disease and treatment
already tried. Directions for the first
months treatment will be promptly
mailed free of charge. No free medi-
cine will be supplied by the doctor,
but all necessary directions will be
furnished.
Read what the above ladies have to
say of Peruna as cure for these cases.
Address DIR. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus
Ohio.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

Japanese are State Socialists.
In Japan state socialism rs favored
by the government and taught in the
colleges.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNsI0HrLY.
Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue
All grocers sell large o. package, centA
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

Judge a mans success by the meth
DDS he used in succeeding.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of -
acough cure.-J. W. OBRIBN. S42 Third Ave,
n, Minneapolis, MINI, Jan. 6 1000
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

Out for the dust-The sprinkling
cart.
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Doas XIII BURGLARS.

DU9S NH OU' BU'o'
A burglar and his son were killed
by bulldogs while attempting to break
into the house Of Hungarian farmer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces IN
nsmnation, aays pain, ourss wAd osliU CSC bottle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

ETC permanently cured He Ats or nsyveusnsp aftsf
I'll hrst days Of Dr. xinsb Great Nerve hester
e. Send for FREE %. 80 Trial ssttl: And treatisa
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

Servant girls are not the only do.
nestle troubles.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

First Opium Smokers.
Opium was first smoked by the ma
tiyes of Java, from whom the Chinese
learned the habit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

Always sets 'em up-a bowling alley
attendant.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

Bare faced fibs are apt to grow up
and become bald-headed lies.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

The wheel Of fortune turns many a
fellow down.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

Important TO Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle Of CASTORIA,
safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and see that It
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-27

Try me Just once and I am sure
to come again. Defiance Starch.
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neuclnNc to Civil War Veterans. Honorably
T6UOuVNS discharged with 90 days service: 90, OF
Ga years of age g. 65 CO. at 6S sl2 at TO- Newap-
plcations required. No medical examination. Bying.
tom q Wilson, 72s 18th St., Washington D. EstlS66
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-22

The committee appointed con-
sisted of G. L. Hoffman, of Rath-
drum; A. A. Crane, of Harrison;
David f. Mason, of Occur d'Alene
Editor Barker, of Standpoint, and S.
ID Taylor, of Bonners Ferry,
The committee made the follow
ing selections, which were ratifi ed
by the committee:
Rathdrum-C. l.. Hoffman, f.
Wenz.
Harrison-A. A. Crane, Viii liam
Gray, Frank Ely, w. o. Wheeler.
Sandpoint-H. I'll. Taylor, ALT
Filson, j. K. Ashley.
Bonners Ferry-E. l.. Whitney,
I. J. Jones.
Occur d'Alene-D. H. Budlor e,
f. l.. Bergah. ID f. Mason,
Hope-K Wannamaker.
Post Falls H. M. Strathern.
The committee M setting closed
with love feast and cheers for
Roosevelt. On motion a vote OF
thanks were rendered to Chairman
Hoffman and Secretary Brewster
for their servlses; also the manage.
ment of the Fraternal hall for the
courtesy of the Use of the hall fol-
the meeting.
/ Mr.. Heitman asked MIR. Crane t,
a put the motion, and in doing s.
the gentleman from Harrison frs
paid a glowing tribute TO the wortl
and ability of Mr.. Hoffman a
chairman. He was followed b,
f)rmer Senator Burgan of Coeu
d'Alene who likewise eloquently AM
forcibly commended the services Z
the chairman. Both speakers wer
loudly applauded. The motion
prevailed and Mr.. Hoffman re
, sponded appropriately.
After this little love feast th
com mittee adjourned with cheer
for Roosevelt.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-22
Heading off Cinnamon

Since the Canadians placed a
tax of $500 per head on the Chi
nese, the sons OF the Flowery King
dom have been more determined
than ever to smuggle themselves
into the United States across the
Canadian border. Immigration
officials are anticipating much
trouble in this line as soon as the
snow disappears from the passes
and warm weather prevails. They
are taking all precaution to pre-
vent Chinese getting in. With
this object in view, Chief Inspector
Alfred Hampton, of Helena, in
charge charge of the district of
Idaho and Montana, is making a
tour of his district, checking up all
resident Cinnamon, to see if they
have proper certificates, and giving
local officers instructions. He is
accompanied by Inspector d. H.
Ebey and an interpreter.
Mr., Hampton and his assistants
visited Bonners Ferry and Port
Hill during the week, leaving for
Standpoint on Wednesday. 1t is
reported that he will recommend
the appointment OF one or more adj
ditional inspectors at points along
the border or near thereto.
Mr.. Hampton is a son of former
Senator Wade Hampton, OF South
Carolina, the noted Southern ora
tor and soldier.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-22
CONVENTION JULY 26
Republicans of Kootenai County Will Hold Con-
venton at Rathdrum on that Date

The Republican Central Com
mittee of KooteIai County met at
Rathdrum last Thursday. The
meeting was the largest III the his
tory of the party and btsides the
committeeman there were present
a large mum Der of other prominent
party men from all over the county.
Chairman G. l.. Holman called
the meeting to order and made an
energetic speech which was re-
ceived with great approval.
Secretary Egbers being absent,
w. e. r. Brewster was appointed
temporary secretary.
The roll call of precincts showed
nearly every precinct represented
either by the committman OF by
proxy.
There were no contests for seats
in the committee except that at
the conclusion of the roll call of
precincts S e Henry arose
and offered an alleged proxy for
Boulder, signed by Ed ellison, but
as Mr.. Brew ster, the committeeman
| selected at the convention two
years ago, and who has served
faithfully since, was present In
person, Henry did net sill as COM
mitteeman.
The committee on credentials
consisted OF K. Wannamaker Of
Hope; VIM. Gray Of Harrison; j
E. Babcock, of Mica. and Andrew
Christianson of Lacleds.
Ralhdrum was seiected as tn,
place fol holding the next conven
ton, and July 26 the date. Th
selection of Rathdrum was mad
without contest. The primarie
will be called on Monday, July II
On motion of Mr.. Crane of HaIri
son, committee of five of who
\ the chairman should be member
was appointed TO recommend a lis
: of II names for ratification of tn
committee as delegates to the Pooa
tello Convention.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-22
WILL ASSIST
Boards of Trade Memorabilia Dominion Gov
eminent Relative to Kootenai River Matter

receipt information that the Associated Boards
British Columbia have unanimously mmoraed
the Dominion Government that whereas the Congress the u s.
avorab considering bill approprang $4,000 for the of in
esgarg feasibility preventing the overflow of the said
resolved respectfully the of the Dominion
avoraby this action
The full of the memorial with correspondence indicating its
by the Dominion will be published in
Cooperation which important assured
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Commissioners coming Monday
A K. Voelker of Priest River
was in town last Sunday.
Services at the Catholic Church
tomorrow by Rev Father Kelley.
C ". Dyer, the contractor,
was in town on Tuesday.
DIR. F. l.. Roberts, the dentist,
requests us to announce that he
will be at his office in few days.
"A. i. Shane, Grand Chancellor
of the Knights of Pythlas, arrived
Friday to visit Acme Lodge No. Is.
An elaborate reception was rendered
him but owing to the time of our
going to'press we can not write up
the event until next issue.
Madame Northrup has just
received her new summer millinery,
said to include the swellest line Of
picture hats ever brought to Bon
ners Ferry There will be a grand
rush for these new hats and ladies
are reminded not to delay purchas-
ing if they want their choice. 1t
North Kootenai was represent
ed at the Republican committee
meeting by w. E. R. Bre rster, for
Boulder; Geo. H. Ross, proxy for
John Erich, of Port Hill, and for
Geo. E. Andrews, of Valley; Edwin
Doust for Naples, and S. D. Taylor,
proxy for M. Bruce, of Boomers
Ferry.
There will be SO votes in the
next Republican convention, not
counting one delegate for each new
precinct to be created. Of the
larger towns, Bonners Ferry gets
6 delegates; Standpoint, 8; Occur
d'Alene, Z; Harrison, 8, and Rath-
drum 8.
The Cow Greek school closed
this week with picnic on Satur-
day. Quite number went out
from towL and more would have
gone had the roads not been report
ed so bad. Miss O'Dell closes a
ve-y successful term of school.
The Women's Club, a new or.
anization spoken of last week al
being formed among the ladies o
Boomers Ferry, met as per an
nouncCment at the home of Mrs
Northrup. The name aiopted wa
the Narcissus Study Club. Tn
temporary officers were made per
manent. The next meeting will
, be held on May at Mrs. Northrup's
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-10-28

Agents for the sale OF Travellers
Checks of the American Express Conn
pany.
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into some ones pocket The COM
mittee laughed and proceeded with
their work of exporting. In a few days
they had found the recorded defaulter
in over $500.
They then took me to the Sheriff's
Office and wanted to know how to ex-
pert that officiaTs accounts. He was
apparently very fine man and good
officer. I showed them that he kept
his papers and accounts in regular
form and in accordance with law. Not
withstanding their minute examination
into his affairs they discovered moth
ing irregular. / was surprised that
they brought in an Indictment against
him. 1t appears that they had infor-
nation from the foreman of a prin-
ting Office that although the sheriff
had receipts in full for all amounts
charged on his books for advertising
the fact was that he had received back.
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OFFICIAL HONESTY
and AUDITORS WORK

Editor Advertiser: Every now and
ther. and in every place, lot of cor
ruption amongst public officials is un-
earthed. Honolulu has had of late quite
a crop. If it is anyway soothing to
the people to know that this commu-
nifty has not the sole enjoyment of this
kind of amusement it only has to scan
the news of the world as reported in
the public press. The only royal road
to making men honest is to make
honest men. This is done by incul-
eating the infant with the principles
of honesty from it's mothers knee. This
will make honest men, although there
will be exceptions. which however will
only go to prove the rule.
In many government offices there is
some money which can not be termed
government money in that it has not
as yet been earned by the government
and yet must be kept by the official
until such times as it is earned, or re-
turned to the depositor. Such as de-
posits in court towards expenses of fill
ing papers which may be required and
which will ultimately be earned as the
papers are filed or the trial and hear
ing and swearing of witnesses goes on.
The aggregate of these small deposits
sometimes becomes quite large.
know of a case in San Diego where the
r - q :.
from ten cents up to $500 reached the
sum of s12 900. The County Clerk got
into the habit of nibbling at this fund,
drawing and returning, ad libitum, un-
til a time came when he failed of re-
election and he was unable to make
good his defalcation and he was ar
rested. His counsel claimed it was not
county money and he had a right to
use it. Such sophfstry would not go
down with jury, as he was ex-officio
the custodian of the money notwith-
standing it was not county money or
county realizations. At that time an
accidental radical grand jury happened
to be drawn and they were solicitous
to thoroughly examine every Office.
I was called before them when the
foreman asked me if I was familiar
with all the offices in the country. 1
told him 1 was. He asked me would
1 go with a committee of hegrand jury
to show them how to expert the office
of the Recorder. When We arrived at
the Recorders Office one old farmer
grabbed the Fee Book and said, Now
Mr. Girvin how do I know that this
book is correct?" 1 told him that the
law required that on all instruments
offered for record the time of receiving
it must be written on it as well as the
amount charged for recording it as well
as on the copy. Taking down the first
book of deeds I could reach, 1 said
Here is a deed recorded on the 7th of
July 1887. charge $1.75. If the charge
of s1.75 does not appear on the Fee
book on the 7th -uly 1887 it has gone
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ten per cent in each case. probably for
having given his printing to that Of
flee. The foreman having got jealous
on account of not getting his share of
the printing had reported the matter.
Perhaps the sheriff's sense of honor
had become so blunted that he believed
that whatever he could save from the
regular charge was an emolument of
his own, forgetting that the litigant
was entitled to have the printing done
for the lowest possible cost without re-
gard to regular charges"
The grand jury wished to have me
expert the Country Clerks Office for
them but L refused, as had been chief
in that office for the prior term. How
ever, they put each OF the thirteen de-
puties on their voir dire and they
honestly told that they paid the County
Clerk 10 per cent of their monthly
salaries. The. excuse of the County
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Clerk was that he had heavy election
expenses and that he thought they
should contribute in that manner to-
wards such expenses as they were en-
joying fat salaries.
The three officers above mentioned
were tried, found guilty, fined $1,000
each and removed from office. For
some reason the examination of the
Tax Collectors office was not gone in
10 thoroughly, I think for the reason
that the exporting of his books would
have taken much time and cost An
other grand Jury went after him, how
ever, and he was found to be der
faulter in the sum of $65.0OO But both
he and his bond got off. He by abb
squatulating and the bond by failure
of the principle, so that the County
lost this large sum; an amount which
was sufficient to build ter good school
houses. Not only were the principals
in the different county offices default
ers but many of their deputies were
pocketers of small sums which we're
really county realizations.
No auditor can prevent dishonesty
and all auditors can merely ferret out
losses after they have occurred, Oh.
rather part of them.
An auditor can arrange forms of re-
ceipts and papers and systematise the
running of each and every government
Office and can at unexpected moments
audit the accounts Of an office. Farther
than this he cannot go and IL ne has
faithfully numbered in duplicate all
the receipts and stubs, systematized
the financing of an Office and examined
the accounts, etc, at regular or irregular
intervals he has done his whole duty.
The law will not make men honest,
nor does the fear of the consequences
of dishonest conduct deter men from
being crooked. Men who are apparent |
ly of the highest probity, such as pre-
sidents of banks, do not always feel
a'ove hoodwinking the National or State
Xxx examiner, and willie stand in to-
gether TO notify each other of the time
when the examiner may be coming
and will forward large sums of money
to their fellow presidents to make the |
showing of a balance which their books
and the law requires.
AS I said in the beginning, the only |
way tc make men honest is to make |
honest men, although from such there |
will be many exceptions.
JAS. w. GIRvIN. |