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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-31

OU0VO OOoa oHV VI " AoooA ~ WYE
That the states are unable to con
troll railroads becomes more appar
ent with each attempt to enforce
orders of state boards of railroad
commissioners. Some time since
on the complaint of wholesale gro
Gerry dealers doing business in
Kansas, the board Of railroad com.
missiOners issued an order to com
panies operating railroads in this
state, fixing rates Oh fifth-caass
goods. The order has been fatty
disobeyed and the case has been
carried to the United States circuit
court. In a circular published by
the board of railroad commissioners,
they have to say:
The final result has been proven
that Kansas railway companies are
subject to All associatiOn--power
which can, at will, force them to
deny admitted obligations to the
citizens Of Kansas, and humiliate
them in falsiiied pledges, broken
faith, and repudiated contracts.
They have all submitted to this for
eign dictation in formal notice OF
the cancellation Of rates made in
obedience TO their contract, some
before they become effective, and
the Others effective on March 18th
instant.
1t would seem that the state has
power to pass laws, but no power to
enforce laws. The state can issue
orders through its commissioners,
but "foreign dictation" is so far
above the commissioners that the
state is "humiliated. This "fOr-
eign dictation" is supposed to be
that of American citizens, but when
the truth is all out it will be found
that "foreign dictation" is the die
tation of English capitalists.
That man, or company Of men, or
association, or organization, that
disobeys any law fairly enacted, are
aliens at heart and disloyal to our
government, and should be treated
as such. Disobedience to law, even
though it be Jay Gould, is incipi-
ent treason. That man, or body Of
men, who break down law by the
power or influence Of money, or
false public sentiment, are traitors
without one redeeming trait Of
courage. The railroad companies
are no exception, and the railroad
rebellion is no better i'm principle
than the treason of JEFF Davis, and
not nearly s" courageous. How
long will a great free people submit
t. the robbery and arrogance Of the
minions of foreign power.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-31
Highways.

tatlOn over the question OF Dette
highways. Magazine articles arr
being written and published, ant
circulars are being mailed free tt
leading men in all parts OF ou
country. Recently, Ex-Governor
Click read paper on the same sub
iect, that has had a wide circula
ton. That the subject is worthy o.
consideration is not denied. But
taking into consideration the parties
who are doing the talking, there is
room for not little suspicion that
good roads are not so much the OBJ
ject as a desire to still further load
the farmers with debt and taxation.
Each of the agitators produces
figures to show that farmers are
losers by immense sums because OF
defective highways. The first con-
clusiOn reached is that the farmer
remains the object of undated in
terest to other classes than his own.
If farmers are losers by defective
highways, why are parties not
farmers 80 anxious because of
farmers losses? 1t has not been
many years since railroads were
doomed" in the same manner. 1t
was the farmer that was to be bene-
flied by railway building, and farm
ers, under the impulse Of false
presentation, voted bonds without
stint. The boom" passed, and
farlnf rs find themselves loaded with
bonded debt, and the railroads they
built, in the hands Of concieDceless
corporations who have become AFRO
giant oppressors. That our present
highway system is defective, is not
denied. The question is on the
remedy.
.'Shall we vote bonds to raise
money to make better highways?"
The farmer who votes aye, under
present financial and Industrial con-
ditions, is either uniformed, or a
fool; yet that is one Of the remedies
suggested. Another remedy pro-
posed is a general fund, raised by
annual taxation. Taxes, for the
United States, average over twelve
dollars per capita, equal, OF more
than equal, to the amount Of money
in circulation. The farmer who
votes for more taxes, under our
present system of raising taxes, is
either uniformed, or is fit subject
for a luDatic asylum. Either rene
dy will kin the patient, in his great
w weakened condition. u the
remedy cured the disease, it would
at the same time enhance another
disease. No more bonds, or taxes,
as conditions are now.
Remember, We are ~ favor 81
better roads, but before sanctioDing
an increase Of taxes for amy purpose,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-31

The KANSAS AGITAToR is justly en-
titled to a place in the front rank OF
the Reform press of the state.-Ot-
tawa Journal.
Thanks. The AGIrATOR is get
ting there" in great shape-not only
at home, but in nearly every state.
We propose to be heard, and our
influence will be felt il the campaign
that ID now on.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-31

SENB Ten CENTS for bundle Of
Reform papers, for distribution
among your weak-kneed friends.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-31

ACETATE and Educate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-31

EWRITE FOR-Ex
HCLTB RATES.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-31

Ivote for the substitute notion"
Senator G. II. Catch in the Iowa
senate, March 8, 1892.
, 1892-03-12
GEN. ALGER IN CHEYENNE.
The Michigan NaboD Satisfied with
His Presidential Chances.

Gen. Russell A. Alger of Michigan
passed through Cheyenne yesterday on
his way to the Pacific coast. With his
family he occupied the private car
Michigan" on train No. 7. The fact
that Gen. Alger was here was not known
until within a few moments of the leav-
ing time of the train and the only view
OF the general was had as he babe good
by to q venturesome reporter who was
Intervening him as the train moved off
and who had to drop off the rear platform
of the moving car.
The general said he was well satisfied
with the result of his candidacy for the
presidential nomination. He was not
troubled about the controversy over his
war record and he would be satisfied to
leave that question to his comrades.
Upon Mr.. Ayers return from the coast
he will send word In advance to his
friends here so that they can meet him
during his stay in the city.
, 1892-03-12

The original New Orleans Uncle Toms
Cdbtnand gold band company will give a
matinee performance at 2 O'Clock this
afternoon and will repeat the same this
evening. The play is full Of good spe-
cialty acts with rst-class talent in some.
Hank Goodman. well known in the
minstrel profession, is a character actor of
some prominence and at the matinee en-
acts the part of old Uncle Tom"
Little Lizzie Mosher, the shild actress, is
equally as good a dancer as she is pre-
cocious as an actress.
OF Katie Putnam who will appear here
on Monday and Tuesday evenings, the
Chicago Herald says: Miss Putnam is
a bright. vivacious little soubrette, with
tender touches of womanly nature that
pleases her audience. As 'Erma, the
Elf her chances for hoydenish Skipping,
combinedi with tender love scenes and
heroic climaxes. gives her an un-
limited opportunity for displaying her
varied talents"
, 1892-03-12
TOW N TALK.
GossIpy Little Paragraphs Picked UP
About the CITY.

VIM. Goodell of Cokeville, Wyo., has
been appointed a notary public.
Editor Bernard of the Tribune served
in Gen. Ayers regiment during the war.
James Duffey is receiving congratula-
tions from his friends upon his approach
ing marriage.
Jobbing and repairs promptly attended
to. Rhoades' plumbing shop, 209 West
Seventeenth street.
E. W. LaFrentz. formerly OF this city,
writes that he is rejoicing over the advent
of a little daughter.
Gov. Barber was rendered a reception
by the Moonlight club Of Douglas on his
recent visit to Douglas.
Handsomely furnished rooms at the
Whitcomb house Castle Dare). Corner
of Ferguson and Twentieth street. Best
dining room in the city. Charges mod
crate.
For a smooth Saturday shave, or a styl-
ish hair cut the Palace barber shop oppo-
site the post office. is the only place in
town. Five chairs, good workmen and
no long waits. First class baths.
Rev. Mr.. Kicker will speak at the First
Congregational church tomorrow morning
on THE Relation of the Church to the
City's Welfare" a theme of exceedingly
practical interest at this particular time.
The members OF the Irish Benevolent
society will give their ninth annual ball
on the evening of March II at Turner
hall. The arrangements for the dance
are in the hands of competent committees
and a very pleasant time will be had.
G. Fl. King & Co. of Casper and
Douglas are forming a big corporation 10
transact mercantile business in Casper
and Ogden. Alex Cunningham, who has
been manager tor the firm for several
years, will be an officer in the new cor
poratIon.
w. ID. Wrighter of Sheridan, formerly
of cheyenne. has presented the Burling.
ton Il Missouri general PASSENGER office
with a ferocious looking wildcat bagged
in the Big Horn country, and the stuffed
figure is now a prominent ornament al
Burlington headquarters at Omaha.
, 1892-03-12
FIGHTING FOR HARMoNY
The Republican Leagne Club Has It's
First Meeting

A meeting OF republicans was held at
Keefe hall last evening for the purpose
of forming a republican league. For
several days past Col. Sitter and other
republican workers have been canvsssing
the city inviting various republicans to
attend the meeting and help form the
club. Another class of republicans
thought the methods adopted for forming
the club were not broad enough for the
party and their views found expression in
the Sun yesterday morning in a general
invitation to republicans to attend the
meeting.
The consequence was that the meeting
was composed Of the machine and the
''anti-machine'' elements Of the party and
whatever harmony existed was not visible
to the naked eye. No organization was
affected but r committee was appointed
to draw up q suitable constitution. set of
rules. and bylaws for the organization
and government of a republican league.
After the meeting the leaders of the
two opposing factions. Mr.. Slack and
Col. Sitter, continued the discussion and
for q time 1t was thought the well worn
question OF which is mightier, the pen
or sword?" would be decided under
Queensbury rules. Hostlities. however.
we're happily arrested and until the next
meeting of the league peace will no doubt
reign.
, 1892-03-12
THE RAILWAY PARK
A Pretty Bit of Landscape Gardening
Being Made

The force of men and teams engaged
on the work of making the Union Pacific
railway depot park are making rapid pro-
gress. The entire space east of the depot
extending to the giaduct is being ploughed
and will be filed in with loan and black
dirt and fenced. 1t will be sodded and
planted with trees and flowers. Along
the viaduct wall. which will be the north
ern limit of the park. climbing vines will
be planted. Several fountains will be
placed in the park and it will be as
attractive a spot as the Union Pacific
travellers will see along the entire line Of
the road.
, 1892-03-12
School House Heating.

It. n. Gerrells and M. Tracey are in
the city negotiating upon the question of
heating the new school house, They rep
resent the National hot water heating
company and would like to put the hot
water system into use. The Smead hot
air heating company is also figuring. Of
the school buildings now in use the Cen
trail building is heated by steam, the
high school by hot air and the others by
stoves
, 1892-03-12

The ladies' of the reliet corps gave a
very pleasant social at the G.. A. R. hall
last evening. The program was opened
bv q recitation BY Master Ernest Elliott.
Miss s. NJ. Fisher read a very able essay
on the G.. A. r. Judge Carroll gave a
very interesting account of the seven
days fight. tracing the Union lines from
the beginning to the end.
Mrs. B. M. Parmenter. Miss 8. M.
Fisher and Messrs. Richardson, Olmsted,
Shingle, Gross. Hardin and Bartlett
gave an imitation of a country court
which received much applause and
amusement.
The program ended with a recitation
by Master Bernard, who was recalled and
sang a lively song, after which refresh
ments we're served.
, 1892-03-12

What's the matter with apples at 2
cents a pound. fifty pounds for 81 and
81. so a barrel. Potatoes. SO cents a hum
dred; GRADUATED Sugar. 5 cents a pound;
Eggs, 12a cents a dozen; Caulihower, 10
cents = pound; Cranberries, l23 cents a
quart: Soap. Is bars for a dollar; Prunes,
Raisins, Grapes, C~urrants, s cents a
pound; Flour. canned. bottled and al
shelf and counter goods equally low.
Cant people live in cheyenne now; if
not, just let Theo. T. Woollens & Co.
know and they will knock the bottom
right out.
, 1892-03-12

Water Commissioner Johnston was
taking testimony in the case of the John
Hunton ditch company, represented by
Attorney Stoll, Va. the C~hugwater ditch
company in the matter Of priority of
water rights. The ChuRHater ditch COM
panY claims water privileges for 5000
acres of land In the Chugwater valley.
, 1892-03-12

Mr.. H.. R. FRY reached here yesterday
from the east where he has succeeded in
interesting a party of capitalists in the
development of the soda deposits neal
CASPER. There is now ample capital Sc
cured to fully test the value of the soda
lakes in Central Wyoming. Mr.. Fry
will go to the scene OF operations in a few
DAYS
, 1892-03-12
Insurance Reports.

State Auditor Burdick is receiving the
annual reports of the various insurance
companies doing business in Wyoming.
While the past year was a disastrous one
for the fire insurance business generally
yet in Wyoming the business was profit
able the fire losses being small. Over
100 insurance companies are doing bust
ness in the state
, 1892-03-12

County Clerk Frendendall and bis clerks
are working hard on the abstracting Of
the property donated to the smelter.
Over ninety abstracts have been made
and BY Sunday the entire work will be
finished.
, 1892-03-12
The Laramie Pump Works.

Laramie has bright prospects of secur-
ing the location at that place of the plant
of the Eureka pump works. The city
will give the company a bonus Of $40. 900,
to be given when a like amount has been
spent bv the company in the erection Of
its works. The final settlement of the
question will be made today.
, 1892-03-12

Some of the parents of children attend
ing the west end school complain that at
the entrances to the grounds there arc
pools OF water into which the children
are forced to step in order to get into the
grounds. The children sometimes have
to remain with wet feet during the ses-
sious and tho result is very detrimental.
, 1892-03-12

DR.. E. T. Miller OF Cross Plains, Wis,
has expressed the opinion that, for OBJ
stinate cases OF syphilis and scrofula.
Ayers Ssrsaparilla is unquestionably the
most effective remedy known to phar-
macy. Wonderful cures have resulted
from its use.
, 1892-03-12

Miss Bessie III. Bedloe of Burlington,
Vt. had a disease of the scalp which
caused her hair to become very harsh and
dry and to fall 80 freely she scarcely dared
comb it. Ayers Hair Vigor gave her a
healthy scalp and made the hair beauti-
fully thick and glossy.
, 1892-03-12

is one of the most attractive in the entire
west. Nothing was too good for his visi-
tors yesterday and they all expressed
their acknowledgement of his extremely
courteous treatment.
, 1892-03-12
Try Jack Frost" -four.
NO CHANGE TO ST. LOUIS.

Do you know that the Union Pacific is
now running a Pullman Palace sleeper to
St.. LOUIS?
It's a fact. The sleeper runs from
Salt Lake City to st. Louis via Denver
and Kansas City and the Missouri Pacific
railway. Apply to your nearest Union
Pacific agent for accommodations in this
car.
, 1892-03-12

Through PASSENGER trains, through
freight trains, via the Chicago, Union
Pacific & Northwestern line to the
principal cities east of the Missouri river
via Omaha.
, 1892-03-12

When the work of inspection was over
the party was driven to the fine ranch quar-
ters of Mr.. Meyer where they we're soon
discussing = dinner altogether elaborate in
proportions and of "a quality which the
hungry could most enjoy Later the party
visited the stables and corrAls. inspecting
the fine Shorthorn cattle and the Clydes-
dales and running horses. Mr.. Meyer
has been peculiarly fortunate with his
stock asd besides having tat cattle in mid
winter, shoys with pardonsble pride his
draft AID running horses. OF these latter
the public of Cheyenne 10 destined to hear
much in the future for Mr.. Mover has
racing events in view and when his horses
are ready for the turf keen witted sports
would do we'll to keep an eagle eye on
them. He has $50 head of cattle and
$50 head Of horses on his ranch, which
, 1892-03-12

Jack Frost" Is the best in the market.
, 1892-03-12

Ask vour grocer for'.Jack Frost" -four.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-08
Minor Cour, Matters.

Yesterday Dora Case pleaded guilty
TO q charge OF cruelty to animals, and
paid . fine of s. and costs.
There will De no session OF police
court this afternoon TO allow the at
taches . cnsnce TO vote.
Leender Dom. an expressnan. was in
police court yesterday. charged with
having violated an ordinance relative
10 soliciting baggage. He pleaded not
guilty and was convicted on . trial.
Judge Haggarty fined him $50 and
costs.
Maud Mcdonald and Minnie Sinclair,
two fast females who were arrested
saturday evening in q blissful state of
intoxicstion were penuent yesterday
when they appeared before Judge
Hagzsrty. The library fund WAS IN
creased $3.50 by the fires they paid.
Sentence was suspended upon George
Rnsrd. one of County Agent Hath
sway's cisSs. who was arrested for q 4
charging firearms IN the city limits
Charles Sward paid k6.s5 in police
court yesterday for breach of the
peace.
officer Clark vas called TO No. lis
I4lksDu rtArNh FCttrfN&f O0 NC
count of family jar that was in pro-
sres~. Pat % Donneli was arrested.
A warrant vas Issued yesterday by
Justice westfsli for Frank Merits anu
Charles Horton on a charge OF beating
horse until Il died.
Tire case IN Judge Groves court be
tween Fred J. Colds and George Colds
ST.. and George Colds, Jr.. involving :
full sized family quarrel, occupied the
afternoon sssson of the court yes;er
dsv. several witnesses were sworn
bus no testimony was produced further
than that brought cut in the trial il
lustice court
Leroy Hamilton wssessmIned in TIE
United States court yesterday on 4
charge Of selling liquor without psyins
the ear. re gave bonds IN the sum oi
500 20 sDpesr tor trial.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-08

have . word TO say about the Irish
vote. 1 see IL stated that the Democrats
boast OF having the mass of them in their
ranks This year 1t IL one OF the mysteries
Of politics that q question which interests
England 50 supremacy. which IL canvassed
almost ~ much In London as 1t IL In New
York, should have the Irish vote on the
side of Great Britain. II tho Irish vote
were solidly for protection they could de-
fy all the machinations Of the Democratic
party for free trade and throw their I'm
fiuenco on the side of tho home marke,
OF America against the side OF the foreign
market of England. l am unwilling t.
believe that with light and knowledgs
before them they will deliberately vote
on the side OF their former oppressors.-
james G. Blaine, Oct. IA.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-08
Wish 70 be Single.

Addie Writer'S was granted . decree
OF divorce from GILBERT Writer'S yester-
day by Judge Adslt. The complainant
charged desertion. and was allowed to
resume her maiden name OF Addie
pnrkkee.
Elizabeth Carly was granted . de-
cree OF divorce by Judge Adsit yester-
day from Michael Carly on the grounds
of extreme cruelty and Michael was
prohibited from marrying again for
two ysara
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-08

We desire IL impress upon TIE minds
Of the public the superiority or the
service offered by the Wisconsin Gen.
trial Lines between Chicago aud Mil
waukee and -. Paul, Minneapolis, Du-
lutn and ali points in the Northwest
Two fast trans leave Chicago daily for
81. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth with
Pullman Xestiouged Drawing Room
sleepers and Coaches Of latest design.
It's Dining Car Service is unsurpassed.
This the public Is invited TO judge for
itself. Ii is the only route 10 the Pa
clfic Coast over which both Pullman
NestIouled, first-elsss, aud Pullman
VIA -. Paul without change.
Pamphlets givIng valuable informa-
ton can be obtained free upon appli-
cation 10 your nearest ueket agent, or
10 James &. Pond, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-08
is NOT HIS CHILD
Fred Leonard Says the Child
Involved i'm the
CONTEST WITH HIS BROTHERS
u the Child OF Hls SISTER and Has Been
Adopted By HiH-rne AftidA-
WITS Ia The Case.

The case OF Fred II. Leonard against
his brothers for . dissolution of part
nsrsnip and division of the estate Of
X. Leonard, nov held jointly by the
brothers, occupied Ins morning session
OF Judge Groves court yesterday.
The defendants nled . motion TO
continue the case until the petition
now pending IN the probate court snsll
be settled. The hearing Of the petition
before Judge Perkins Is held for No.
ysmber 81.
The dsfsndantS motion for . con-
tinuAnes WAS supported BY an affidavit
OF Frank ii. Leonard, who says that
hrs brother 10 mentally incompetent TO
transact business or TO protect his own
interests. The defendant also states
the object of delaying the suit until
after the hearing before Judge Per-
kins, 10 TO establish before . jury the
fact OF his brothers mental incom-
potency.
The CompiAInaat's statsmsars
The complainant objects TO . delay
and IN q personal affidavit recltes the
trouble between himself and brothers
and charges them with mercenary mo-
tives- tie also claims the appointment
of the Michigan Trust company as
guardian VAS illegal, and bases his
claims on tne statement that board
cannot act as a personal guardian, be-
cause Judge has no right, under the
law, 20 name any person or individual
To any place IN trust IN which or IN
whom ne mas any personal interest and
because ne failed 10 exact. or the Mich
igsn Trust company failed TO execute
any bond.
The affidavit also states that the Aft
Ant IS not now nor ever WAS mentally
incompetent TO attend 20 his business
isr&ess and IS not OF unsound mind.
During the reading OF the athdavits
il was SHOWN that the alleged infant
son of Fred Leonard Is not his child
but is the daughter Of Mrs. Harry
Knight, Leonard's deceased sister. and
had been legally adopted by nel about
. month ago.
The motion To stay proceedings was
argued by Messrs- VANITY and Smiley
for Charles Z. and Frank u. Leonard.
and r. W. Butscrtield, attorney for the
Michigan Trust company, and submit
ted.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-08
Circuit Court-Part !.

JUDGE GROVE.
Oliver l.. Watson ct al. vs.. Harriet
Head ct Al. chancery; hearing on
pleading and proofs IN open court
Fred y. Leonard vs.. Charles n.
Leonard ct al. chancery; motion to
stay proceedings until suit At law Is de-
termIned; argued and submitted.
Fred y. Leonard Va Charles n.
Leonard. ct al. chancery; same motion
argued and submitted.
FREQ j. Colds W. George Colds, Sr. +,
and George Colds, Jr-, cnancery; hear
ing on pleading aud proof IN open
court.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-08
Circuit Court-Part II.

ADclI.
Timothy j. Pnillips vs.. Martinus Van
ZsehbomEel. assumpslt; motion to dis
cuss appeal by consent, granted.
Fred l.. Noigt VS.. John Dregge, as
sumpsIt; motion TO dismiss appeal de-
MED with cost.
Jacob Van Otteren, Adolph F. Ian
dauer, Abraham Levy, Christian Auch
admitted TO citizenship.
Ferdinand W. Hartman and Henry
Scnoenfeld vs.. Lewis Spauldlng, as
sumpstt; judgment for plaintiff If S.2s
and costs by default.
Albert +. Brown and Perry w. Feg
ley VS.. William Elchelsdverfer. as
sumpsit; judgment for plaintiff, S24s. 81
and costs. by default.
waldemer company VS.. E. P. Kiddel
and George F. kidder, assumpsit; judg
ment for plaintiff, $37S.46 and cost
Default.