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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
3
A first person account describes a night march where phantom Hussars of Death accompany a weary rider. Ghostly figures surge alongside trenches and cannons as shells explode, then fade as dawn reveals a retreating, defeated army. The narrator survives, waking to an empty, somber valley.
A Philadelphia Times report recounts a western woman hiring a middle aged governess cook and discovering she had no meat for tea while the cook defends her long service and insists there were never wallas in the first families of Philadelphia, revealing social pretensions and culinary expectations.
In Brooklyn a New York Supreme Court session led by Judge Dickey saw the defendant’s counsel repeatedly pressing the same line of inquiry. Frustrated, the judge told the lawyer his questions were like crabs that go sideways and never advance. The attorney replied with a courteous quip about preferences for crabs over lobsters, including a final playful misspelling.
A devotional verse recounts angelic witnesses at Jesus grave and proclaims Christ’s resurrection. It speaks of living again and immortality shared with believers, noting the saints’ unity with their Leader in triumph.
The piece surveys Easter mood in poetry with Browning Rossetti Lowell Morris and Wordsworth themes of resurrection and renewal, then notes Easter chocolate egg gift trends. It highlights poetic lines about awakening, hope, and divine comfort, and mentions novelty chocolate eggs shaped as rabbits ducks and chicks in various forms and prices.
A charming idea for an Easter gift is a papier mache or satin egg shaped box. The egg can contain jewelry or trinkets such as gloves, a handkerchief, a lace collar, perfume, or other suitable items. The liver colored boxes filled with bonbons are especially pleasing.
Washington special report: after long debate the Senate approved the whip subsidy bill by a 42 to 31 vote. Various amendments were debated and many rejected, with only Allison and Frye amendments affecting operations limited to July 2, 1902 and a cap of 8 million dollars annually. Amendments on free ships, anti trust application, and Chinese crew bans were defeated. Additional measures limit total annual expenditure, and new provisions address Morgan Leyland ship acquisitions and foreign participation concerns.
Washington special reports the senate Indian committee plans to reorganize the Dawes commission with four members and a fixed deadline. Aiming to finish within the five civilized tribes, the committee would raise the chairman’s salary to 7600, select a capable head, and press swift action to end the delay.
Chairman Shattuck's immigration and naturalization committee prepared a general bill to unify all scattered 1875 to 1894 immigration laws into one act. Hitt's foreign affairs panel assigns Perkins, William A. Smith and Champ Clark to finalize the Chittest exclusion bill before reporting to the house.
Passengers bound for St Louis and eastern points should depart Kansas City, using the Chicago and Alton test night train leaving at 9 p.m. and arriving in St Louis at 1:68. The Alton offers compartment sleeping cars and keeps a light ahead of the rear. Contact L D Cooper, Traveling Passenger Agent, Chicago and Alton Railway, Kansas City, Mo, for lowest rates.
A testimonial from Los Angeles based EB SaiLen, president of a local association, praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letter asserts improved health after using the product for six years and claims the remedies aid mothers and dependents. The writer encourages others to write for free advice from Mrs. Lynn, Mass.
Rev Henry A Sullivan rector of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston ministers to a parish of about 8000 to 9000, the largest congregation in New England. He serves the spiritual needs of a vast city church community.
Five seniors at Nebraska State University have informed President A. Drews that Booker T. Washington must not be the commencement day orator, despite the invitation already issued.
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