Independent Review from Garnett, Kansas • 6

KANSAS AGITATOR. GARNETT. KANSAS. Lincoln the Man. 'Then make believe I am in the White House," said the great Presi dent, to whom it was no new thing to be under fire, and they ran the gauntlet, several shells exploding close to the cars, but none striking them.

and Freezing Dissolve two ounces of glycerin in one quart of G3 per cent alcohol, to which a little amber oil may be added to impart a pleasant odor. When the mixture has clari Tucked Blouse. Tucked waists make a feature of all the latest styles and are shown both in the cotton fabrics of spring and the wool3 and silks of the present season. This one includes a graduated box plait at the front which is exceedingly becoming and is suited to all the materials, but, as shown, is made of pale green pean de cygne with collar and cuffs of velvet and is held fied, rub it with a soft cloth on the window. The train was stopped at a point close to the 4,000 Confederate prisoners.

There were many colored men, servants of the prisoners, in the field. Pointing to the large gathering, Gen Grant said, "Mr. Lincoln, there are some of the fruits of this morning's victory." "That is so, general; the fruit is there in black and white." Among the troops-set in soon after the battle opened was. the Fifth Corps! It was halted near Yel By R. H.

Stoddard. A laboring man with hornv hands, vVho swung the axe. who tilled his lands, Hho smank from nothing new. But did as poor men do. One of the people.

Born to be Their curious epitome. To share, yet rise above. Their shifting hate and love. Common his mind, it seemed so then. His thoughts the thoughts of other men.

Plain were his words, and poor But now they will endure. No hasty fool of stubborn will, But prudent, cautious, still A'ho, since his work was good, Would do It as he could. No hero, this of Roman mold Nor like our stately sires of old. Perhaps he was not great But he preserved the state. honest face, which all men knew, tender heart, but known to few wonder of the age.

Cut off by tragic rage. Boston Journal. The Latest Coiffure. The softly waved hair is drawn back loosely and twisted in a long coil from Inexpensive Trimming. A new; and rnost'lnexpensive as well Measures Distance at Sight.

A rather interesting distance-measuring telescope has been recently patented which would seem to have many practical applications. The fact that the distance of an object say a ship at sea, or a spire seen above the housetops may be determined instantly and without calculation by this device places the glass in a class by itself. The instrument is based on the law of optics, that if the same object be viewed simultaneously from two different positions, the distance low Tavern, three miles from the as effectivjev way' 6t -trimming undergarments, wajists, sofa pillows scene of action, by news that there had been a happy ending of the strug gle. and children's clothing is the brier stitching, which can easily accomplished by the womap who has deft fingers. The garment should first have a lightly on it with a pencil- then the worker may the nape of the neck to the very top of the head, where it is arranged in two or three puffs, above the pompadour.

In the indentation made by the coil is placed a spray of small flowers and foliage, pinned closely to the head or a long narrow comb, exactly at right angles to the way back combs have been worn for so long. A very smart woman was seen the other day with her masses of fair hair done in this new manner, and a half inch band of amber ran from the? top of her pearl collar to the crown of her head. Montreal Herald. Upon its way back to camp, the Fifth Corps was ordered to march to a large level field, form for review, and informed that the President and some between the two lines of vision will be of the Cabinet would soon arrive. proceed to feather stitch with lustre floss or any of the wash silks.

proportional to the distance of the object. In other words, the angle formed by the two lines of vision will vary "EAST It was nearly 5 o'clock when they arrived at the right of the corps, Nine Gored Skirt Many gored skirts mean much flare as the distance. In practice, a long telescopic tube is provided with two reflectors about thirty-six inches apart, Word was sent down the line that, instead of regularly reviewing the iEVi and flare is necessary to present fashions. This one is peculiarly graceful and allows either a habit back or in corps, the President and party would ride from the right to the left. A moment later, another aide rode along, telling regimental commanders that if verted plaits or, again, can be gath ered at the back their men wanted to cheer, to cheer, gores.

The model It was freedom the corps heartily wel AKUrt Z5tn nas Dark Gowns In Favor. As is always the case when light colors have been fashionable for some time, there is a revolution in favor of dark ones, so this year there will be many dark costumes wrn. But there are some charming browns and greens and purples, and one shade of red in the American Beauty rose color, and all of these are thought very is made of nut comed. started a Hood of memories In my brown broadcloth stitched with cor- and an object glass, which receives the two reflected images the object observed. These images, owing to the disposition of the reflectprs, appear on the object glass one above the other, and the horizontal distance between them is proportioned to the distance of the object.

A micrometric scale determined by actual measurement for one point, say a mile, and computed for the other distances up to the limits of visibility is superimposed on the object glass, so that the distance of the object viewed can be read off accurately. For convenience "As the party started," he "the President and a cabinet off! 4619 Tucked Blouse, 32 to 40 bust ticelli silk, but all tl cer in a carriage, Tad Lincoln by its side, on his pony, the Confederates, gown and skirt materials of the smart. direction ever since that day in 1865." The remark was made by a gentleman who saw Abraham Lincoln three miles away, showed their appreciation of the visit by sending The black cloth or black velvet cos heavier sort are appropriate and few shells in our direction, but as they by gold buttons. The tucks at the back give a becoming and tapering line to the figure, while those at the front provide fulness below over the bust. To make the waist for a woman of medium size will be required 4 yards 21 or 27 or 2 yards 44 inches fell short, no confusion resulted.

tume, however, or the very dark brown, will be the most popular of any, and the same coloring is carried out in the afternoon and evening the finish can be 4629 Nine Gored Bklrt, piped seams, braid 22 to 30 waist, or applied trimming of any suitable "Cheering? I never before heard such cheering. Each regiment gave on the occasion of his last review of an army- corps, the afternoon of March 25, 1805. near Petersburg, Va. sort. three times three cheers and a tiger, wide, with yard of velvet.

The skirt is cut in nine gores, all of and then threw their caps in the air, A May Manton pattern, No. 4619, The President was kept busy lifting his hat and bowing. He rode so close wraps. But in these days so many gowns are requisite, and also so many wraps, that it would seem possible to the woman of wealth to have all the different colors in a winter outfit. Harper's Bazar.

sizes 32 to 40, and will be mailed to any address on receipt of ten cents. which flare freely below the knees, but fits with perfect snugness over the hips. When habit back is used the ilirirrnT to the lines that we could see hia Tucked Blouse with Fancy Pointed Yoke. center back gores are cut off at indicated lines and the closing is made invisibly at the seam. Plaits can be stitched as illustrated or pressed only as preferred.

Drop yokes cut in deep points are exceedingly smart and allow a variety The quantity of material required of combinations. The waist shown includes one of the newest sort and for the medium size is 814 yards 27 Inches wide, 4 yards 44 inches wide, or iVa yards 54 inches wide when ma is made of pale blue crepe de Chine with yoke of bands of the material held by fagoting and trimming of lace Continuing, he said: had been a fierce battle early in the morning. The Union troops had been surprised by a large force of Confederates commanded by that dauntless soldier' who since the war has found a warm place in nearly all American hearts by, his high type of American-, ism, his statesmanship displayed in the United States Senate, and as a popular lecturer, John' B. Gordon. "Gen.

Gordon had asked and been given permission to make an attempt to break the Union lines in front of Petersburg, divide the army of the Potomac and thus give Gen. Lee's army a chance to whip it in detail. "The attack was made before daylight on the morning of the 25th, and it was so much like one of Stonewall Jackson's flank movements that for more than an hour it promised great success for the gentlemen in gray. Gordon and his many thousands of picked soldiers of the army of Northern Virginia than whom there never were better fighters torced their way terial has figure or nap; 4 yards 44 or 3 yards 54 inches wide when material has neither figure nor nap. medalions, but all the season's materials are appropriate, and the yoke can be of lace, or The pattern 4629 is cut in sizes for a 22, 24, 2G, 28 and 30-inch waist measure.

Distance-Measuring Telescope. the telescopic tube is supported on a standard in such a manner that it can be readily lowered, or raised, or adjusted instantly to any part of the horizon. Suitable lenses are used to enable distant objects to be viewed without effort. A hot iron removes putty from glass without any injury to the window frame. In starching doilies with fringed edges it is well to dip the fringe or lace into salt water before starching.

In buying canned vegetables or fruits a considerable saving may be effected by purchasing by the dozen cans. It is generally thought that a little starch in pillow slips and handkerchiefs keeps them clean longer than if not starched. White velvet, or broadcloth, can be cleaned by rubbing with flour or corn embroidery or of bands as illustrated. The full length box plait at the back is a feature and gives a becoming long line, while the tucks in front and sleeves gfttchen 4630 Tucked Blonse, 32 to 40 bust. through lines that or folks thought provide fullness below the stitching.

The waist is made over a smoothly were impregnable, and charged straight for Fort Steadman, which they captured with all of its guns and "Never mind him, Captain." meal, brushing it off and renewing it as often as needed to remove the soldiers. smile and hear, his 'Thank you, my Invented by a Woman. It is so easy in cities and towns whenever a loaf of bread is needed to slip out to the store and buy a fresh one that comparatively little baking of bread is done in the homes of the country nowadays. Once in a while some one will complain that baker's bread is not as good as home-made, and call for the latter, but the excep "Up to that point Gen. Gordon's dirt.

brave The unrestrained, hearty cheers greatly pleased him. Dear 'Old When making boiled starch add to I wonder if he realized how it a small quantity of gum arabic (pre A kitchen table can be kept clean and white by spreading over it a thin coating of chloride of lime, letting it remain all night and washing it off next day. When making mustard for table use after adding a little salt and sugar, if boiling water is used for mixing the mustard will be cooked, and the raw taste eliminated. Fine coal ashes are most useful for cleaning the bright spots of the kitchen range and the fender. Dip a piece of slightly damp flannel in the ashes, scour the steel and a brilliant polish will result.

To Prevent Window Glass Sweating plan had worked well. He had caught his enemy napping, thrown 10,000 of Lee's best men plump into the Union lines, captured one of the largest and strongest forts, and seemed in a fair deeply he was loved by the men he fitted foundation and closes invisibly at the back beneath the edge of the box plait. The front is tucked to yoke depth, the back for its entire length and the sleeves above the elbows, all the tucks being stitched with corti-celli silk. The yoke is free at its lower edge, but is joined to both waist and collar at the neck. The sleeves are snug above the elbows, form soft, full puffs at the wrists where they are gathered into straight cuffs.

The quantity of material required viously dissolved) and salt. Clothes starched with this will not stick to had called to serve their country. the iron. "When the President reached our brigade and the boys had cheered and tion to the rule is so slight that it makes no impression on the enormous thrown their black hats high in air Tincture of iodine is valuable for sterilizing water; four drops in a carafe of water is sufficient to render way to smash that part of Grant's army. But by this time Gen.

Parke's Ninth Corps had roused up and was ready for action. The Confederates were charged from three sides. It was and many a man had called out, "God quantities of bread that are baked in the large factories every day. Indeed, the demand for the manufactured the liquid fit for drinking purposes bless you, Father an erjactic soldier dodged from the ranks' and bounded for the carriage, his captain product has grown to such an extent within half an hour. that it would be almost an impossibil one of the most desperate struggles of the war.

It was in that fight Henry W. Grady's father, M. Grady, was killed. Soon after daylight Gordon rushing after him with orders to halt and return to his place. But the man A STYLISH LITTLE FROCK.

fcr the medium size is 3 yards 21 inchfts wide, 3 yards 27 inches wide or Vk yards 44 inches wide, with 814 yards of banding and 2 medallions to trim as illustrated. The pattern 4630 is cut In sizes for a 32, 34, 3G, 38 and 40-inch bust measure. ity to find bakers enough to knead the dough by hand in the old-fashioned way, and machines have had to be introduced to mix up the flour and water and rising material. One machine was back with Lee's army, but more than half the force he went out with was in the Union lines, more tuan 1,000 killed and wounded and nearly shown in the drawing has just been designed by a woman for this work, 4,000 prisoners. being operated on much the same prin "A brilliant plan courageously car ried to the brow of the hill had failed, ciple as the old method of using the fists in doing the mixing.

The driving shaft is geared to the dough con kept on. When the poor fellow dropped on his knees, the driver was signalled to stop. The irate captain came up just as the soldier began an appeal to the President to shield him from a threatened court-martial. The captain ordered the man to get up and take his place in the ranks, and his manner was not extremely gentle. 'Never mind, captain; let him talk.

It pleases him and does not displease said the President "It was nearly dark when the review ended, and the President's party started for the City Point, train, and the happy Fifth Corps swung back to camp, singing and shouting from Joy tainer, so that the latter Is revolving Smart Things in Chatelaines. The smartest things in chatelaines calling card cases and shopping bags are those trimmed with duchesse lace. The bag or card case proper Is of white satin, with the lace the same size for an outer coverings. The mountings are of pearl, turquoise, gold and silver. These novelties 'are, of course, too expensive to be anything but exclusive.

The woman who constantly, and each plunger has a cam body on Us upper portion, which is grooved on its face in such a manner that the plunger rises and falls as the shaft revolves. When it becomes necessary to remove the mixture from the container the plungers are ele Shas In her possession bits of vated simultaneously by means of the counterpoise weight, the gear wheels at having had a good look at their gxeat-hearted commander-in-chief. "Three weeks later the war' was over, but with its ending came a sor duchesse lace could put tnem to no better use than to make one of these dainty card cases or handkerchief bags. row so overwhelming that mourning and tears took the place 'of -cheers which revolve the plunger shafts being disconnected as the plungers rise, and remaining out of gear until they are agalu lowered into the mixing trough. Maria E.

Beasley of New York City is the inventor. and rejoicing. Floral Tassels. The most effective tassels of the moment for evening wear are made In "Do you wondet that; memery car ries me back to that -Virglpla field, March 25, where thirty-eight years ago. President Lincoln reviewed bis tho form of flowers in different pale shades.

Not only fuchsia designs are employed, but carnations are much In last army corps?" vogue and are very fanciful and pret ty, exactly resembling the blossom In Had Morgan's every respect. The stem Is carried out in twisted silk cord, while green silk embroidery forms the calyx and An old Washington gentleman tells a story which he overheard President Lincoln repeat, and which he believes Wit has not been published. the petals are of chiffon with button' hole edges. During one of his busy' reception. Electricity a Disinfectant.

An Italian scientist claims to have established that electric tramways are great mediums in the disinfection of towns. He points out that the electric spark, which is so frequent an occurrence to the overhead trolley, and the emission of light from the car wheel when the rail is used for the return current transform the oxygen of the air into ozone which has a purifying and disinfecting Influence. The high discharges, he says, are frequent enough to influence greatly the atmospheric constituents, especially where the line passes through narrow thoroughfares. They become antiseptic agenU. "What would you do?" and Its failure saved the Union army from ft most humiliating and disastrous defeat." Readers of this paper can secure any May hours, when the President was talking first to one, then to another of the many who filled the room in.

the White House, a gentleman asked If Manton pattern llluittratcd above by filling out all Uluuks In coupon, mid mailing, with luceuts, any news had been received from to K. Harrison A 03 Plymouth Place, Chi The night before, there had been an important conference at City Point, fifteen miles from Petersburg, John Morgan, whose Confederate cav cos Pattern will be mailed prompUy. alry were raiding Kentucky and Ohio, thpn Gen. Grant's headquarters, at "We'll catch John some of those which were present President IMv days," replied Lincoln. "I admire him for ho is a bold operator.

He always goes after the mall trains, In order to get information from Washington. On his last raid ho opened some mall Ram Is cut with a full length front gore bags and took possession of tho official and circular portions that are length correspondence. Pattern coin, Gens. Grant, Sherman and Meade. long after the battle, the Gen.

Giant and Gen. Meado went to the front by iraln. Th8 Confederates were sending solid shot and shells into our lines when the train approached. As a shell exploded, a short distance from the car tho distinguished officials were in, Gen. Grant asked: "Mr.

President, they evidently aim to hurt this train shall wo stop, back tip and wait until the storm passes?" "What would you and Meado do if I were not with you?" asked Mr. Lincoln. "00 ahead," said Grant Mcarure (If for llut for With the Scientists. Trof. Lapworth, regarding the moon with a geologist's eye, feels convinced that It Is nn active nnd living world.

Tiffany's diamond txpert recently, during a lecture in New York city, showed radium glowing through a glass tube, a rubber tube, a piece of lead pipe, a- piece of iron pipe, three-copper cylinders and a Jar of water, the wonderful substanco apparently shining as clearly through all of these substances at once as It did through any one of them. Frocks of plain material with trimming of plaid are always effective and Just now are In the very height of style. This one combine Mne serge with plnld showing much brilliant red and. Is cxccedlnply handsome, but faticy braid can be Hiibstitutcd whenever preferred. The dress Is made with a Motif and skirt which arc beneath the belt.

The blouse Is made over a fitted foundation which tloses at the center front The skirt tried by a circular llminee, and Is laid in tucks nt the front which provide additional fullness and flare. The quantity of material required for a till of V) years of ngo Is 7 yarns 27. 3i yards 41, or 3 yards Inches wide, with 114 yards of bias silk to trim os illustrated. A May Manton pattern, No. 4342, sizes 8 to 14 years, will be mailed to any address on receipt of ten cents.

"One letter was from the war, department to a lieutenant In Grant's nrmy; It contained ft captain's com-mission for him. Right under the signature of A. Lincoln tho audacious Morgan wrote, 'Approved, John and sent the commission on its way. So there Is one officer In ou army whoso commission bears mv signature, with the approval of tliA daredevil rebel raider." Age (If child' or miss's pattern) Write plainly, fill out all blanks. Knolnie too.

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