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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-02-17

and serfs out of the toiling masses
of the country. The logic of ex-
listing facts points to two parties in
this country-one in favor Of Wall
street, or the money pawer, the 9th
er is the Peoples party, the only
hope Of liberty. | read that Egypt,
Babylon, the Mede-P Persian, Greece
and Rome, as nations all fell and
persisted under the same conditions:
the few very rich, the many very
poor. The capitalists of the world
have been the deadly enemies to
liberty in all ages. The same class
is making fearful inroads upon the
liberties of the people at the present
time, but the people are coming
over "three hundred thousand
strong" Yours for the right.
G.. w. WHITE.
Hickory Grove, Ga.
P. S. Since writing the above l
have heard the result of the sena-
torial contest in Kansas, and it is
gratifying indeed to see the evil
dence of returning justice on the
part of the people in laying aside
party prejudices and voting for
principle rather than party. There
is no party that has as good plat
form as the Alliance. Their de-
mands are just and reasonable, and
and will sooner or later be heard.
The gold bugs are going to make
stubborn fight on changing the
financial system. A change must
be made or American liberty is a
thing of the past. Let the people
north, south, east and west stand
together, vote together, and they
will secure equal rights to all, and
special privileges to nome" All
honor to Kansas Alliance men.
Here is my 81 across the bloody
chasm. No more sectionalism. No
Democratic and Republican parties,
such as we have had for twenty-five
years past, making laws to enrich
the few and impoverish the many.
Give us government of the people,
by the people and for the people.
Is this the case under present con-
ditions? 1t don't look that way to
me. G.. w. w.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-02-17
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. IL, '91.

air hevin ov ruff an rockey time.
Nothin il a-goin az we air in the
habit ov hevin 'em go. He'd we an
ticipated the magnitude ov this
combinashun ov theze hayseeds, 2
year ago, we wood hev drawn the
sinch so tite on 'em tibet tina never
wood hev got this underholt on us.
Oh jist give us l more chans ole
hayseeds, ole corn cobs, ole chat,
an we will put you where you be-
long, an don't you furgit it.
waz a-gitin ov things in purity
gud shape in this state, so fur az
u. S. senatur liz consumed, an think
l wood hev he'd evrything az we
wanted it, if it hedent a-bin fur
Jerry Simpson; but tibet sockles
kuss hes KUN down heer assistln an
advisin ov the big 3, an it will take
sum time kounterackt hiz infooence
an l am nifty Trade our men CANT
hold out; sum ov 'em IL a-weeknin
now. l CANT Civ az much atenshun
tn senatorial afares in this state az
| wood like, on account ov other
pressin matters.
Windum a-dyin off hez kaused a
vacancy which CANT be filled with
out a-kausin ov a lot ov bad blud an
no eend ov kussin. The niggers ov
Bostin air a-kickin fur this job be-
kase tina sa we owe it tn 'em akor-
din tn promices made 'em last cam
pane, but we don't look at it in jist
tibet lite. We simply sed we wood
reckognize 'em if tina wood help tn
eleckt us, which tina did. The
truble liz tina don't konsider tibet
word in the same sperit it waz Civ
en-. Thet's a big wurd an don't
mean the same after elickshun az it
duz before. Before eleckshun it
means 1--WE no you" After eleck-
shun it means eff it il to our inter-
est we still no you" This IL a
politickel fackt, an l kin prove it by
eny poleytishun in Wall street.
Now l will tell you, konfidentuly,
list why we CANT make this apint-
ment az the culered pepel hev asked.
Suppose we shood apint Mr.. Simp-
son (culered) not jerry, tn the offs
ov seckretery ov the tresury at
Washinton, we wood at the same
time hev tn apint Mrs. Simpson
also culered (no conneckshun tn
Jerry, understan tn a purity nj po-
sishun in sasiety, which wood
create a stampede amung sasiety
feeders, an hev a demoralizin effeckt
which we woodent soon git over.
Frinstans supoze we shood hev tn
Civ a nashinal bawl, woodent Mr.. an
Mrs. Seckretery Simpson hev tn be
there, an woodent me an the presi-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-02-17
CORRESPONDENCE.

ASA DARBY, of Marietta, Ca,
writes "Let us in The South greet
YOU as brothers. The politicians
have been keeping us apart for a
long time but the Alliance has
united us in one band of brethren.
Let us ever remain so. We have
no animosity toward any one, but
we want equal rights to all, and
special privileges to none. | pray
that we may never again be divided,
but let us work together for the
good of one another, regardless OF
Ingalls, and his crew, who have been
preying on our ignorance"
Xxx
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 6, '9l.
BRO. IN THE Coop CAUSE: l ar
rived at this place 4th inst; found
the gallant Col. L. L. Polk, presi-
dent of the National Farmers AL
lance and Industrial Union, on deck
at 344 D street. Twelve states
were represented by the presidents
of the Alliance of their states. All
seem to admit that Kansas leads the
van of the farmers in the reform
movement, but they all gave Kansas
notice that she must look sharp for
her laurels.
Presidents headquarters is one of
the most beautiful places in Wash
ington, with all the modern improve
ments. It seems to me that the
cause of humanity will very soon
have the liberty to shout for joy.
Amen. The National Economists
headquarters is one of the old land
marks of the place-239 North
Capitol street. The Alliance has
been to great expense in putting the
old mansion in shape to do the great
amount of work the cause demands.
DR.. G. w. McCune presides over
the institution. l think he is able
for the occasion.
Hopefully yours,
CAPT. GEO. W. LLOYD.
Xxx
EDITOR KANSAS AGITATOR For a
number of years past we have had
two grand old political parties. "
The national wealth of the country
has wonderfully increased in the
last twenty-five years of our history.
The United States is the youngest,
vet the wealthiest, nation in the
world, our national wealth exceed
ing that of England by $276,000,-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-02-17

plant on the part OF the farmers ana
other departments Of manual labor
all over the land. There seems to
be general dissatisfaction with
present conditions. Now what are
the present conditions ?? Just what
the people have made them. IT
there is anything wrong in the laws
of the land, those who made the
laws are chargeable with the wrong.
Since the war we have had Demo-
cratic and a Republican party; their
acts and doings are before the coun-
try; they are charged with class
legislation-laws that tend to con-
centrate the capital of the country
in the hands of the few, at the ex-
pense of the many. Now under
this state of things there is talk OF
a third party-a third party to undo
the wrongs of the Democratic and
Republican parties for twenty-five
years past. Now great many find
it not an easy matter to cut loose
from their old party ties. Listen to
a Democrat and he throws all the
blame on the Republican party.
Listen to Republican and he lays
the blame on the Democrats. A
bloody shirt has been waved up
north, and down south, solid Demo-
cratic ranks must be maintained.
Now charge that both of these
old parties are to blame for the
wrongs complained of by the peo-
pie. Both parties voted for the
present financial policy that is fast
enslaving the people. Some two
years ago or more, l joined the AL
lance. Before doing so, l examin-
ed the declaration of principles put
forth by the order, and concluded
that it was the only party that
would save and perpetuate the lib
erty of the people. l think so yet,
and consequently l never expect to
vote for any man to represent me in
the state Or national halls of legisla-
ton that is opposed to the prlncl-
pies of the Alliance, and all other
labor organizations that endorse the
principle of Equal rights to all,
and special privileges tc none" If
the Democratic party is opposed to
this principle, then I am done with
the Democratic party. | want
party that knows no south, no
north, no east, no west-a party
that will favor labor as well as cap
ital; and the sooner the people
come to this conclusion the better.
That party that endorses theAlliance
platform will get my vote-you may
call it the Democratic, Republican,
or the Peoples party. Give me the
principle ; l care nothing for the
name. The party of equal rights
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-02-17
ChaffeI slavery

Were first halted on KANSAS
back by her sons of freedom.
lines of
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04
DIED FROM THE SHOCK
John shsrer Who Was Injured by
An Electric Car.
DIES 7 WEEKS AFTER TIE ACCIDENT
fsIiswisx the AmputAtiea Of His Leg.
The Particulars OF the Acctdsnt Were
Withhsid FROM the Newspapers.
News OF the Courts.
seven weeks ago last Sunday night

Seven weeks ago last Sunday night
John Shsrer, IN attempting 70 aliant
from . West Bridge street electric car
IN front of his residence. No. $50 West
Bridge street, WAS thrown and his
right .ss run over by both wheels. The
Car had slowed up aud Snerer. standing
on the platform, grasped handle IN
each hand. Before ths car had come
to dead stop ne let loose with the
night hsnd and stepped OF with his
back in the direction the car WAS going.
he vas carried into the house and DR..
Droste Was summoned. The case was
never reported ana the particulars were
withheld from the press. The injured
man was supposed TO be progressing
fAvorably until last Tuesday, when an
examination was made by the physician
VINO decided that aniputatlon MAS nee
esssery. Wednesday the operation Was
performed and yesterday snerer died
from the effects of Il. He was 60 years
old, . carpenter, and resided with his
parents. lie Was q member Of 4. o..
L. W. lodge, No. 5, under whose aus
pices the funeral will be held today.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04

John Goebel whose home WAS ct n ..
322 Cherry street. died Mt little after
ii o'clock "Wednesday night of paraly-
sis of the Train, after an illness Of sew
eral weeks which had left little or no
room for hope in his case. John Goe-
bel was born in Verona, near Utica, n.
Y, in 1886, and after leaving the bust
ness of adruggist in Utica. removed to
Chicago IN 1857. His home was there
and IN Evansville until 1888, when he
came TO this city. He WAS for time
connected with his brother II. NJ. on
Canal street, and later until failing
health compelled him TO close his bus
mess at No. 3 South Division street.
He had won . large circle Of friends
here by his kiudliness of nature, his
strict integrity Of purpose, and his evil
dent consistency as . Christian. He
had been q Jealous, earnest and promi-
nent member of the Baptist church for
forty yeArs--was for twenty years the
senior deacon Of the First Baptist
church at Evanston, Ill. He WAS q
naa who vas most valued and best
loved by those who knew him best.
He was also . member of the Masonic
fraternity. He leaves . widow. Sarah
Micnaels Goebel, whom he welded At
Utica, in 1862. aud three unmarried
daughters, Misses Maude, Sadie and
Grace, of his own family, who have the
sympathy of . host OF friends. HE
aged and widowed mother and q
brother, II. NJ. and . sister, Mrs. Behl-
naer OF New York, survive him.
Funeral services will occur from HE
late homo Saturday 1T Il:2o q. m. His
body will be taken east, TO Utica, for
interment.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04
CHRISTIANS OF THE ALLIANCE.

SsttNtS VI tste QUALITATIVE,
Opening sessioa OF the Faith Cure Con-
vsntien.
The Christian Alliance convention
opened in the basement of the Division
street VI. f. Church yesterday morning.
The morning session was occupied by a
song and prayer service led by Mrs.
Dora Dudley. The workers from out
side the city did not arrive and the
afternoon service consisttd Of scripture
reading and testimonials by those who
had been healed OF their bodily infirmi-
ties and diseases. The meeting was At
tended by . large number of the local
adherents to the faith-cure doctrine.
Sew, raj of the attendants testified to
being permanently cured by faith. of
curvature OF the spine, consumption,
obstinate cases of skin disease, etc.
The Rev. w. Russell, president Of tho
Northwestern CDslst.an Alliance, gave
an address upou the work OF Chris
tan scientists. The session will
open this morning with \
prayer service at O'Clock, and the
regular work will begin at 10 o'clock. The
R>v. G. w. RYDER OF Providence, X. l.,
10 expected to arrive this afternoon,
and the Rev. and Mrs. A. Il. Simpson
and Miss Shepard of New York are ex-
pected to address the meetings on
Saturday. The sessions will continue
during the week, both daily and even
ing. Free lunches are p, DIVIDED for the
accommodation of visitors from dis
lance, and the expenses of the alliance
are expected to be paid from the con-
tributions found in the boxes placed in
the church for the purpose of receiving
deposits. No solicitations will be made
for money, the matter being left to
faith that contributions will be made
according to the financial ability OF
those who attend.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04

on the charge of obstruct.pg the view
TO his bar. lie MAS not ready 70 pro-
coed aud his case Was adjourned until
December 10.
George Drewyour was arraigned in
police court yesterday aud pleaded
guilty to simple larceny. Judge Hag-
gerty gave him thirty days IN jail.
Fred Fuller WAS arraigned IN police
court yesterday for stealing coat from
Harris printing oliice, In the Arcade.
He pleaded not guilty and his trial was
set fol- December 4.
Peter Hughes WAS arrested yesterday
morning for stealing an axe and spade.
He was arraigned in police court on the
charge OF simple larceny and his exam
nation adjourned until December 4.
John Farrell was in police court yes
terday for keeping his saloon open on q
legal holiday. He viii have an exam
nation December IL.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04
COUNCIL COMMITTEES.
Action and Rec0mm ndations 70 bc
m AIDE t. the Council

Made t. the Council.
In the committee rooms of tn coun.
Gil chamber last night there was con-
siderable activity. The committee on
ways and means examined the propo-
sitions of Ave Autograph establishments
for printing the $500, 900 water bonds.
The same committee also paid eOme
attention to the claim of Isaac Walker
of indianapolis, for $1,000 as roy
atty on contrivance for opening doors
used by the fire department by which
be claims to be the pAtentee. II was
referred to the city attorney. About
fifty West Fulton street people were
present to consult with the JOINT com.
nIttee on streets and parks in regard
to extending that thoroughfare through
street from the big ditch to the limits,
showing the grade, was exhibited, sew
eral new petitions favorable TO the pro-
ject were presented and mary OF the
people spoke Of the advantages the
extension of the street would
give to the city. Some Of the commit
tee were of the opinion that it would
be useless to take any action until the
consent Of the adjoining property
owners had been obtained. As yet
none Of them have expressed a wish in
that direction, and they will be in
cluded in the district to be assessed
Chas. Smith, the grocer, spoke ut
length as did also Mr.. Graham. No
definite action will be taxed At the
next meeting. 1t 10 estimated that the
improvement will cost SCI 900.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04

The Superior Court Jury Renders . vsr-
diet In SIX Minutes.
The Van Keurep case 10 ended. The
judges charge was finished and the
case Was gwen to the jury at IL O'Clock.
SIX minutes after they returned with .
verdict of not guilty. TWAS . surprise
mat took away the breath of the pros
ecuting attorney and many others who
had heard tho trial from beginning 10
end, but although the case WAS re-
markedly strong one, the evidence was
entirely clrcunlstAntiai and the jury
saw ts TO give him the benefit Of the
doubt. The rapidlty with which the
verdict Was arrived at was - much OF .
surprise As the verdict itself.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04

The case Of the Grand Rapids School
Furniture company against the city
will be heard IN the superior court this
tnls morning. The complainants' prop
erty 10 situated on the corner Of Broad
war and Ninth street, and for opening
snd the extension OF the latter thor
oughfsre . strip Of land was taken
upon which the complainant wished TO
build. The lard WAS taken however
ard the company was allowed compen-
sation. Then an ss=es sment was LEVIED
10 par for the improvement, and the
company Was assessed with the others.
They appeal from the assessment, and
TIE suit against the city Is the eonss-
eaence OF sae appeal
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04

uusiny In the Csised states Life saving
Grew.
E. A. springsseen, deputy marshal at
Frankfort. sent . dispatch to Marshal
Clark yesterday stating that Captain
Matthews, keeper OF the life saving
station. had shet . man and that
Mathews himself had been seriously
injured. The trouble occurred within
tue jurisdiction OF the governments and
the matter was referred to the marshal
with . request 10 investigate the case ~
once The despatch contained no par
ticulsrs of the affair. Marshal Clark
will leave for Frankfort this morning.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04

The case of ID. NJ. Amberg against W.
p. Preston mas been continued over the
term in the superior court.
In the case Of Marshall l.. DAggert
against John w. Hayward, . stay OF
proceedings for twenty days was
granted by Judge Adsit in the circuit
court.
Judge Adsit admitted Daniel NJ. jan
sen to citizenship III the circuit court
yesterday.
The case of William Fuller w..
Charles NJ. Curtiss. was discontinued by
Judge Adsit in the circuit court yester-
day without cost to either party.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04
ARRESTED A PENSION fraud.

George Lindsay Attempts 10 Defraua the
Government and 10 Dsssetea.
Deputy Marshal Judd arrested Geo.
Lindsay, OF Newaygo, yesterday on =
charge of Impersonating another In
making an Application for pension.
1t is charged that Geo. Lindsay sent in
his application under the name Of John
V. Lindsay, . half brother residing in
Midland county. Two applicat ons
we're discovered To be on file IN the Pen
SION department. from John V. Llnasay
and one of them MAS traced to the
prisoner. The would-be pensioner is
now locked up IN the Kent county jail
and will have an examination before
Com missioner McQuewan, Of the United
Sta,escourt tnis morning. The prisoner
is . fisherman and nas = family n New
aygo whom he lett IN Strengthened cir
cumstances. The wife was left with q
ons-week old babe and withou. days
supply Of fuel or provisions on hand.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04
CARNIVAL OF BABIES.


A Bnssrprisisg photographer erected
with . Landslide.
Kramer. the photographer, create d
. decided sensation yesterday and no
one who saw the vast moving caravan
OF baby carriages that we're trundled
through South Division street yesterday
morning, could doubt for . moment
the power of advertising. HIS yard
Was filed with cabs of every conceiv-
abls variety and . procession of women
with weary s.ms and hopeful counter
ances thronged about his door. Each
one held an armful of animated cuss' d.
meas that she would not exchange for
the wealth of the nation. INSIDE the
studio ali WAS confusoa. There we're
bald headed babies, sore-eyed babies,
squalling bahies nd sweet faced cherubs
VINO cooed and crowet with infsntIle
delight TIE photographer had offered
To take the pictures of 100 babies free
of ehsrgs. tut ne rsised IL to 200 rather
than dlssE POINT the patient, hopeful
mothers. People stood still IN the
street, carriages stopped And the oec1-
paas Of street cars eraned their neeks
10 zee tae sight
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04
captured the cMevaer.

RI. A. Lamos. proprietor of the lunch
rooms ct the union depot, served New
England clam chowder yesterday. and
ths following citizen OF the city
ssrsighsway HE'D themselves thither-
ward and psrtook thereof: Judge
Aasif and wife, Mr. and Mrs Ed. n !.
Donnelly, Mr. ard Mrs. Ed. Johnson.
Mr.. aud Mrs. n. Il. Fairehslj, Mr.. And
Mrs.. Geo. seymour. Mr.. aud Mrs Hey
n.sa, Mr.. r. ~. Mathews, Mr.. aud Mra
=. \. Ha~ssns, Nrs. R-n White, Mta
wllsoa. A. II. Turner, rrof. sesnshure.
nrs. Isedell.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04
A Pleasant Event Approaching Fer the
Ladsos OF the Citv

Pleasant Event Approaching Fer the
Ladies' M the City.
The announcement of an opening by
Miss A. j. Straight of the new Kendall
block 10 always looked forward TO with
pleasure. but on the 18th and 18th of
this month = special fur aud zeal gar
ment opening will be given. Sis.
Straight wishes ~ announce that at thu
opening Mr.. Beckmeyer, Of the firm of
Rasch & Beckmeyer, will attend in per-
son, and there will be nothing in the
line of furs worth seeing that will not
be open TO inspection.
All are cordially invited to attend.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04

Geo. Cummings TIE man charged
with committing a nsurderons assault
upoa William Malone in Trans hotel
o. Lowell last Sandav wss bound over
70 TIE December term of the circuit
court Tor trial, yesterday, by Justice
HYdorn. The prisener - confined n
ths county lsii ia default Of $1,000 eaii.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04

JUDGE ADsIr.

Henry Fl. Proctor vs.. Daniel N. jan
sen, assumps,t; on trial.
Marshall L. Daggett W. John w.
Hayward, assumpsit; proceedings
stayed twenty days.
Daniel N. Jansen admitted to citizen
ship.
William Fuller W. Charles NJ. Curtiss,
trespass on the case; order discontinue
ing cause without costs to either party
and discharging defendants bonds.
men.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04

The grocery store of II. ]. Luce, cor
ner of East street and Fifth avenue,
was burglarized about IL O'Clock. A
small amount of money ami q quantity
of cigars and tobacco were taken. The
police investigated but could find no
clue which would lead to the detection
of the thieves.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04
cyRus y. PERKrys. JUDGE.

CYRUS u. PERKINS, JUDGE.
Estate of Daniel Schermerhorn, de-
ceased; executors final account flied !;
hearing December %.
Estate Of Madison o. Heath, de-
ceased; report OF commissioners on
claims filed.
Estate of Albert c. Parker, deceased !;
Wesley W. Hyde aud Bertram ID. York
appointed commissioners on CLAIMS.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04
Just openosi

Turkish and Japanese Bazaar
At 30 Monroe-st.,
For the holidays.
Fine Oriental Hand Fabrics and
Artistic Japanese Brlc-a-brsc.
Holy Land Goods,
The only genuine Altar of Roses,
Florida and Indian Curiosities, For.
eign Jeweiry, etc.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04

The Gaze Of Henry II. Proctor AGAINST
psaieI Nc. Jss>n Is en- trial in the circuit
court before Judge kdsit. The litiea-
ten involves 500 when tue complain
Eat cisims for drilling well on prerni-
&c o~ned ~ the defendant The lat.
>er alleges that the veil did not gvs
ssfisfscticu.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04

Simply apply "SwAYxE's OINTMENT.
No internal medicine required. Cures
letter, eczema, itch. oil eruptions On
The face. hands, nose, etc., leaving the
skin clear, white and healthy. Its
great healing and curative powers are
possessed by no other remedy. Ask
your druggists for 6wAYxE's Our.
nrxr."
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04
sxesnsy QUE 90 BAN.

Joseph Sweeney accused of felonious
assault was brought into the superior
court Yesterday and admitted to bail in
the sum OF $500. Patrick Finn, E. s.
Welca and Frank Warrell were his
sureties. His habeas corpus case Will
be heard tomorrow.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-12-04

Frank Lent. . aimtaassve youth, ~as
ssrsgned N police court yesterday On
-. charge of tspsaey lie said he
sair : ii2r - 80 te sehnet sna ssais
much prefer % ~ers. Jssixs Hsssefty
gave nan . fatheyiy is.s ssas hins b.
3 better ecY and slle~sd him - s~psfts