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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-01-21
Pensions.

FOm0IOmUe
According to statement pub
lished sometime since in the "Pen-
sion Law Reporter" there were on
the pension rolls 1876, 900 pensioners,
who only drew an average OF six
and one-fourth cents per day, or
twenty-five dollars, eighty-one and
one-fonrth cents per year. The sum
total paid, about one-fourth of gov
eminent pensioners, is about 3d.
100000, and yet our pension bill
has been run up to over 100000
900. Evidently the pension legis-
lation and administration is in the
interests OF few persons. There
are pensioners that receive $4,000
per annum, whose right to pension,
because of service, is no greater
than those who only receive the
pittance of six and one-fourth cents
per day. Three hundred pensions
of $4,000 will take as much money
as 1876, 900 at $22.S1; so it is the
big pensions that make the big bill.
There is terrible wrong some
where when our pension bill is SO
large and SO few persons are bene-
flied. The idea Of giving pensions
should be either because Of indi-
gence, or service. Neither princi-
ple is now observed by our
government. Twenty-Five dollars
Der annum will not relieve indi-
gence, and no one earned $4,000.
No one has, or ever will earn
$4,000 per annum, and the sum is
far in excess of the relief of power
erty; and 90 we are forced to the
conclusion that congress has acted
in pension matters as in everything
else. 1t has taken from him that
had not, and given to him that had
in imitation of the old world exam.
pie. To tax the labor of The poor
to give to child of Queen Victora,
in our eyes, 10 governmental rob-
berry. To tax the poor of America
to give to the widow of an Ameri-
can citizen, when it was not needed
or earned, is wrong from any stand
point, and does the taxpayer a
gross injustice, and smacks of the
old world snobbery and. toadyism,
and it looks as if congress had set
out to indirectly create a privileged
class, in defiance of American SEN
timent and institutions. We have
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-01-21

o, LORD! do help the starving
Russians. President Harrison.
A whole family was found dead
of starvation in Cincinnati, and a
multitude Of paupers in every city
in the United States.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-01-21

the Union army as any man, but we
do not hesitate to declare that pri
vate soldiers in the poor house, ane
officers on big pensions, of which
they do not stand in need, is an out
rage. Every pensioner- of the 1856,
600 are privates, or the widows o.
privates. 1t is always the 'man al
the bottom of the ladder that is i'm
posed upon, and there is no more
notable imposition on the masses,
to-day, than our pension administers
ton. Every dollar Of the $780,
OOO, 900 which is used in payment
of pensions and pension expenses
is drawn from the people through
indirect taxation; the poor farmer
or laborer contributing their full
share. And thus drawn, it is only
fair that the private soldier should be
more generously treated, and that
large pensions should be cut down.
The private soldier was just az
brave, oftentimcs az capable. as the
men by whom he was differed, and
exposure was much greater, and his
pay much less; 50 that if he had a
family, all his wages did not keep
the wolf from the door of his little
home. The wife of the private
soldier often suffered privations at
home that the husband suffered in
the fisld-the deprecated dollar in
which the soldier was paid, not
being equal to family necessities.
The inequalities, thus necessarily
begun in the army, have unblush-
ingly been continued by men who
protested to love the soldier.
If therc'is any merit in tho sue
cess Of the Union armies, the pri-
vate soldier is entitled to full
share, which he has never received,
either in pay or honor; and we are
prepared to say that the patriotism,
courage, or capacity IF the private
is not excelled by the man by whom
he was commanded, aud in personal
sacrifices he stands preemint mt, and
If he earned anything more than
gratitude, it is a'living; and six and
one-fourth cents is not only not a
living, but it is beggarly pittance,
and disgrace to the government
that grants it. 1t is time we were
given a rest on the generosity OF
our government in granting pen
sions. There is far more injustice,
toadyism and hypocrisy in our pen,
sion laws and administration than
in any other department of our gov
eminent, and when we have set
forth its inequalities, We have not
shown up all it's unrighteousness,
for we believe the whole pension
bureau is a fostering sore of cor
ruption.
O. 4 l. Ii. AZ "a a M. ..
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senator Pefer's Pension Bill.

Senator PETER introduced in the
United States senate a pension bill.
1t provides that all honorably;dis-
charged soldiers not now on the
rolls shall receive monthly pension
equal to one cent q day for every
days service, and that present pen
sioners shall have their pensions
raised to the maximum amount al
lowed under present laws; and that
the government issue treasury legal
tender notes in payment of the in
creased pension BILL; and also to cot
off useless pension boards. The
object of the bill is to give to all
soldiers a pension without taxing
the people to, get the money, and to
cut off useless expense. The objact
is good, and every friend of the
soldier will indorse the measure;
but Wall strdet is already bowling
against the measure. The leading
Wall street organ in this state, the
Topeka Crpital, is sending out sam
pie copies, paid for by Shylock,
which. contains a long editorial CON
demning the PETER bill, and calling
upon old soldiers to oppose it's pas
sage. There is no danger of the
bill passing, because Wall street
owns congress, and congress- thinks
far more Of Wall street than it does
of the old soldier, and its gratitude
to Wall street for saving the coun-
try is paid in service, instead of
promises.
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IT has leaked out that the mil

IT has leaked out that the mil
lionaires of Chicago subscribed
100000 to down anarchy
$500, 900 was paid, and the police
raided Greifs hall IN order to create
feeling so as to secure the balance
of the subscription. The police
will be presented to the grand jury.
The worst anarchists of Chicago are
the police and the millionaires, be-
cause they have power and inhu-
ence.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-01-21

If anybody is poor in the United
States it il his own fault. "-Secrs-
tary Foster. .
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-01-21

= OVER one thousand more business
failures in '9l than in the previous
year. Another evidence of pros
pcrity. Mortgages stand for in
vestm cnts;" and the more failures
Or foreclosures, the greater the
prosperity. ~
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-01-21

MATT Quay for the next secretary
of state unsler Mr.. Harrisons sec
ond term, r'cg ...,.' :s':i S,se.
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CAMPAIGN ECHOES.
Wisconsin Republicans Nominate Ex.Sen.
atOr SpoOner for Governor.

MILWAUKEE,, Aug. 1.-THE Republican
State Convention was called to order
shortly after noon to-day. Secretary
Rusk's appearance was greeted with en-
thusiasm. Eugene S. Elliott OF Milwaukee
was selected as chairman. After the ap-
pontment of committees on resolutions and
organization the convention adjourned until
3 o'clock.
Upon reassembling, Ex-United States
Senator John G. Spooner OF Hudson and
John G. Koch of Milwaukee were nomi-
mated by acclamation for Governor and
Lieutenant-GOvernor respectively, amid the
greatest enthusiasm. X. w. Jackson of
Shawona was nominated for Secretary of
State by majority of Ill over O. L. Rosen-
krans. Alley Peterson of Crawford was
nominated for Treasurer by acclamation.
The platform adopted approves of the
Minneapolis platform. denOunces the pro-
position of the Democratic national plat
form TO repeal the tax levied on the circula-
tion OF State banks. and strongly endorses
the administration OF President Harrison.
Reid Starts for the West.
NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Hon. Whitelaw
Reid left Jersey City this morning at 1O:40
o'clock on the Chicago Limited for Spring
field. Ill he was accompanied by Con-
gresham Burrows of Michigan, James +.
Burke, president of the College League Re-
publican CLUBS, ana 4. W. Tyson. Reid's
private secretary. Reid will address the
convention OF the Illinois State Republican
League at Springfield tomorrow.
PITTsBURG. Aug. -1S.-Whiteaw Reid.
the Republican candidate for Nice-Presi-
dent. passed through this city this evening
on the Chicago limited of the Pennsylvania
road on his way to Springfield. Iii. Mr..
heid,s journey was quiet, and bis presence
on the train was not generally known.
elshsr oy the passengers or the people in
the towns through which he passed.
The Mime Campaign.
PORTLAND. Me-, Aug. 17-The Republi-
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made on the regulation track at Richmond.
mo, on September 80. last year. The first
time she started last year was at Detroit on
July %, when she trotted to beat IA and
lost, only eQualing that record. She trotted
at Washington Park, Chicago, on August 21
In 2:12A, having beaten Margaret S ON the
previous day In two straight heat. In 2:2OK
an9 zig, when the latter was withdrawn
Her next appearance was at Buffalo, N.
T., when she beat Belle Hamlin in match
race In 2:1615. She made 2:12A at Roches-
ter on August 13 On August q she won
that marvellous race, beating Allerton and
Margaret 5 in three straight heats in 2:12,
2:12A and 2:12. Then she made the record
at Richmond, Ind. C2:09, which, however,
she has hitherto failed 10 lower until yes
terday. Budd Doble, her driver, is ac-
counted among the best in America
The Washington Park officials claim that
the tme-2 :0SA A-made by \ aud at Cleve-
land in 1885 is second to the record of Nancy
Hanks made to-day. Sunol trotted in :0SA
on kte-shaped track at Stockton, Cal, in
1891, but this performance they declare 10
be inferior to that of Maud s on a regula-
tion track, which is conceded to be from
one to three seconds slower than kite
shaped track.
Nancy Hanks is owned by ]. Malcolm
Forbes of Boston, who purchased her last
year for S45. .0O0
CINCINNATI, Aug. 17.-Sportsmen here
claim that the rubber tire is three seconds
faster than the kind Maud S used, and that
Nancy Hanks must therefore go three
seconds better than Maud to equal her
tima
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MUTINY ON THE HIGH SEAS.
Four Sailors Come Iuto the Port of San
Diego in Irons

SAN DIEGO, Aug. Hs-Four sailors from
the Norwegian bark Benjamin Bangs were
lodged in Jail hero to-day on a charge of
disobedienee TO orders and matiny on the
high seas. The Bangs arrived in port this
morning, and Captain Hans Bjoraess laid
the matter before j. B. Nielsen, Vice.
Consul for Sweden and Norway. On Nav
II the Bangs left Newcastle, New South
Wales, with a cargo of coal for Spreckels
Bros. When six days out it was
discovered that the vessel was
leaking badly. The pumps were manned
and for several days the men worked al
headway against the water. On investiga-
iion it was learned that there was a large
hole cut in the planking, evidently made
by the propeller of the tug which towed the
vessel out OF Newcastle, and all hands were
at once called to shift the cargo to port in
order that the bark might list sufficiently
TO bring the cut ABOVE the surface of the
water and permit 1t TO be sheathed and
calked.
The four men under arrest refused to
obey the command or assist in the work
The Short-handed captain finally succeeded
in making the repairs just as n gale arose
which would have sent all to the bottom
The men Will have a hearing before United
States Commissioner Ward. Captain Bior-
ness is anxious that they be sent in
irons to Norway for trial, but in all
probability. after the hearing, the papers
In the case will be sent to the Nor
wegian Consul at San Francisco, who will
decide as TO their trial. One of the men is
Russian, another a German. another an
lriShman and the fourth an American.
The morning call., 1892-08-18
INSANITY CAME SUDDENLY.
Young Crocker's Mother Had No Warning of
Her Awful Fate


NEW YoRK.lAug 17.-R.chard L. Crocker
who murdered his mother, Mrs. Alicia d.
Crocker of this city, in Carlsbad on Mon
day. was seriously i'll when he went abroad
with his mother. The nature of his illness
baffied the skill of the physicians who at
tended him, and so IL was decided a few
weeks ago to send the patient abroad for
change of scenery in the hope that his
mind might retain lis full power. At the
time OF starting no suspicion was enter
tanned that young CrOeker was liable to be-
come violent, nor was it imagined by any
of his relatives that he would ever raise his
hand against his mother, for whom he had
always had the deepest affection.
From information received from abroad,
his insanity Is said to have suddenly devel-
0ped into lutanSa violence At the time of
the unnatural attack his mother had no
realization OF the danger threatening her,
and before she did realize the situation she
was so helpless that she could raise no
alarm. Young Croker, it is thought
stole upon his mother while she
was asleep. This is the only theory
though, as nobody witnessed the killing
The finger marks ON the throat showed that
the victim was choked to death, and that
the son was the last person with her led to
his arrest and accusation. He did not
deay the charge and acted In q way to indi-
cate that he had no appreciat ton of the awful
situation In which he was placed. The
prisoner was removed after his examination
10 the insane pavilion of the prison, where
he Is kept under constant watch. George
a. Crocker, the young mans uncle, says he
cannot give any Information as To the prob
able fate of his nephew. but the case will be
we'll and sufficiently cared for by the best
legal talent that money can DrOcure
The morning call., 1892-08-18
MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS.
a Full State Ticket Nominated and
Platform Adopted.

A Full State Ticket Nominated and "a
Platform Adopted.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Aug. 1.-THE
Democratic State convention was called TO
order at noon by Chairman Campau OF the
State Committee. !. NJ. Weston of Grand
Rapids was chosen temporary chairman.
Governor Winan's letter was read, in which
the Governor declined TO be candidate for
reelection.
The following ticket was then nominated:
Allan B. Morse, Governor; James p. Ed
wards. Lieutenant Governor; Frederick
Marvin. Treasurer; Charles +. Marskey.
Secretary of State; General James A. Van
nier, Auditor; Adolphus A. Ellis, Attorney
General; Ferris ), Fitch, Superintendent OF
Public Instruction George T. Shsffer,
Commissioner of the State Land Office
James A. Burr, Member of the State Board
Of Equalization.
The resolutions adopted congratulate the
Democratic party on the nomination Of
Cleveland and Stevenson. condemn the
State administration, demand legislation
prohibiting the employment Of the Pinker-
tons. denounce tile Mckinley bill. COLI
demn the republican party for the demon
etlZatlOn OF silver, and says the ma l0riiy OF
the people of the State favor placing silver
IN Its rightful place as the coin of the na-
ton, co-equal with gold; recommend ar
Dltrailon as the method of SettlingQuestions
at Homestead and elsewhere, and pledge
the Democracy of Michigan 10 the eStab-
llShment OF tribunal with power TO sum-
mon the contestants before it, to adjust all
disputes and enforce its judgments by
proper process.
The convention then nominated electors
at-largr, alter which it adjourned, no action
being taken as TO the Senatorial indoTse-
ment.
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THE NATI0EiL CAPITAL.
Effect Of the Eight.hOur LaW-Land Gases
and Pensions.

WASHINGTON, Aug IT. - Supervising
Architect Edbrooke of tile Treasury De-
partment says. regarding the new eight
hour law, that lie estimates 1t will in
crease the cost OF construction IL per
cent. The Government spends about S25,-
100000 annually on public buildings, and the
additional expenditure under the law will
be S3.000.000. He says the law also NAV
make serious difference In the character
OF the public buildings TO be erected in
Washington, Omaha, st. Paul, Milwaukee
and San Francisco.
The Gold Export Movement.
The Treasury officials, while apparently
u6cOnceTned over the recent gold ship
ments, are generally observing unusual retl-
eenee in the matter. Acting Treasurer
Nhelpley takes very philosophical view
OF the situation. and says he sees no occa-
sion Tor any excitement because the As
sIstaut Treasurer at New York yesterday
paid out Sl,000.000 in gold for export n ex-
change for treasury notes. He says that
there Is nothing unusual in the transaction
beyond the fact that gold shipments seem
to have continued little later this year
than heretofore. They were due, he
thought. 10 the very heavy imports of late.
payment for which must be made In gold.
Gold exports, in his Opino are practically
at an end for this season, and the usual re-
action In favor of the United States will
soon set In.
No Federal Interference.
Acting Secretary of War Grant said this
afternoon that the War Department had no
information whatever regarding the labor
troubles in New York and Tennessee. be-
ysnd what was furnished by the press dis
patches. and he had no reason TO apprehend
call for Federal interference in either
case.
Land C7sss Decided.
In the case of John F. Lewis vs. the Cen
trail Pacific Railroad Company. the Com
mlssloner'5 decision is affirmed. concerning
land In the San Francisco district. which is
awarded to the railroad company
In the case of Philip Brogau Jr. VS.. the
State OF Oregon. involving land in The
Dalles district of Oregon, the Commission
ers decision is affirmed aud Brogan's desert
entry Viii be cancelled.
In the case OF Andrew Y. Short vs. the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company, the
Commissioners decision rejecting Shorts
Application TO make an entry of land in the
North Yakima District, is affirmed.
Ensign IL. L. Parmentor has been ordered
to duty at Mare Island.
Postal Changes.
A postofice has been established Mt
WoOley, Skagit County, Washington. VIII
liam A. W0oey Postmaster.
Walter n. Scott has been commissioned
as POSTMASTER at Orange, California.
Pensions Granted.
Pensions have been granted as follows:
California: Original - Lars Peterson.
John W. Hamilton, Ezra NJ. Hamilaen,
Perry Stretch. Israel L. Richly, George w.
Horder, William II. Wade. James l.. Taffe,
Daniel S. Cooke.
Washington Original - Ahra Morse.
Isaac 5. Waldrip, Charles Hollingwortb.
John J. Fail, Abathar W hitemarsh, Samuel
Elkins. Additional = James Addleman.
Original widows, etc.-Priscila A. Berg
Oregon: Original-Henry w. Hesse Joe
w. Davis, Thomas j. Maxiield, Oscar Dill
lev and lanes z Darrnw
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THE LAW INVOKED.
The Governor Of Tennessee Orders the
Sheriffs TO the Scene.

The Governor OF Tennessee Orders the
Sheriffs to the Scene.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 17.-Governor
Buchanan has ordered the Sherffs OF Knox,
Hamilton, Morgan and Anderson counties
TO summon assistance and proceed at once
10 Oliver Springs to protect property and
prevent the release OF convicts by miners
Governor Buchanan says he does not
know what he will do concerning the con-
victs sent back to this city. He iuclines to
the opinion that the Prison Inspectors should
declare the leases void, because the lessees
claim the authorities do not protect them
against the mob and refuse to paw for tho
support of the convicts.
CONGRESSMAN Houk, who was sent to Coal
Creek by Buchanan to settle the difficulty.
returned without doing anything The
Board Of INSPECTORS were in session all dey
to determine who should feed the convicts.
but adjourned without dong anything
JASPER, Tenn, Aug 1.-THE Grand Jury
has indicted ii iDsurrectionlsts and MANY
more will follow.
The Sheriff Is summoning every available
man to 60 to the seat OF war. Governor
Buchanan has called for 5000 recruits, of
which 1000 are needed from this county.
NASHVILLE, Aug. l8.-At 3 o'clock this
morning special train with about 100
troops and civilians left for East Tennes-
see, In response 10 the Governors call for
assistance.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. IS-4 A.. MA
telephone message from Governor Buchan-
ans residence eliciis the information that
the Governor is confined to his bed, but In
no danger whatever.
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CAUSE OF THE STRIKE.
Demand of the Men for Shorter Hours
and More Pay.

Demand OF the Men for Shorter Hours
and More Pay.
BUFFALO, Aug. 7.-Superintendent Voor-
bees of the New York Central said to an
Associated Press reporter this morning that
there were $50 men of that line out. They
professed to demand shorter hours, which
the company refused to grant, but they
were actually trying to get 10 per cent in
crease in pay. This also the company would
not grant, as the men were receiving more
than any other men performing a like SER
vice On any road in the State He added:
There had been no delay in trail-s and
things were in good shape, because there
was no pershable freight in the yards. If
given protection by the authorities they
would have no difficulty In supplying the
strikers places.
General Manager Hasted of the Della
ware. LackawaEna and Western has issued
Imperative orders that no freight be re-
ceiyed from any Of the tied-up roads. Fast
freight lines are probably tile greatest SUI
ferers by the strike. Thousands of dollars
worth of perishable goods are standing on
the sde-tracks and nothing can be done to-
ward forwarding them.
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The Worlds Trotting Record Lowered
at Chicago.
A NILE TROTTED In e.O7s YESTERDAY.
The Happy Medium Mare Did Ii Easily, Aided BY
an Old Circus Horse That Acted as
Her Paeemaker.
Special to THE MORNING CALI

CHICAGO, Aug. 17--Maud S Is no longer
queen OF the tr0tting turf. The proud posi-
tion which she has held SO long has been
wrested from her, and Nancy Hanks reigns
supreme. This afternoon at Washington
Park. IN the presence of 10000 spectators,
Budd Doble drove the beautiful mare to
beat her record of 200. She not only beat
her own record. but she lowered the worlds
trotting record from 2:0sH Maud SIS time)
TO 2:07A. The day was an ideal one for
trottng. The track was trifle dusty, but
1t was fast as it we'll could be. The mare
was in excellent condition ana before she
made the trial the general opinion was that
IL Nancy Hanks was ever 10 equal her
record Of 2 :09 this was the occasion.
1t was about o'clock when Nancy
Hanks first came upon the track. She
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EFFORTS FOR PEACE.

Governor Flower to oIDtervene-Attemp m pts
OF the State Arbitration Board.
ALBANY, Aug. 17.-Governor Flower ar
rived here early this morning. He said il
more troops were needed at Buffalo they
must be sent The trouble there must stop.
BUFFALO, Aug. difference Donovan
and William Purcell Of the State Board of
Arbitration are in the city and will attempt
q reconciliation between the railway officials
and the men.
CHICAGO. Aug. 17-During a conference
In the Swichmen's Union at national head
quarters late last night. at which all the
grand officers were present except Grand
Master Sweeney. who is In Buffalo. tele-
gram was received from Sweeney to the
effect that the Erie lines aud the Western
New York and Pennsylvania system, two
OF the great railway systems involved in the
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lin quarres were still working nine hours a
oay at S4 He called his men together
and stated that they would either
have to have the hours of the cutters
10 other quarries reduced. or they would
have to return TO the nine-hour rule. He
gave them until the 18th to adjust matters,
put nothing was done. Yesterday was the
time for the men to 60 TO work under tbe
old rule, but they refused to accede to Days
request and struck.
Last night several strikers came TO Dav's
office and assauIted him. One of the men
picked up c0al-Oil lamp and struck him on
the head, badly cutting him with broken
glass. and other wounds on the head was
inflicted by the assaiIants. The men wera
under the influence of liquor
Mr.. Day will put in new men and continue
TO work the quarries,