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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-10

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Red-hot, and in the middle OF the
road. 81 year. SO cents for six
months. 48-column paper, chock-
full of "meat.' Address
people, PARTY PAPER,
Atlanta, Ga.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-10

THERE is a good time coming
when no foreigner shall presume to
ewn land in the United States. The
soil belongs to the toilers, not to the.
spoilers.-Iowa Farmers Tribune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-10
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-10

The bill before congress to pre-
vent dealing in options or futures is
receiving sufficient attention to in
dictate that it may pass. The
boards of trade, the silk hat gam
bling bells of the 10Th century, at
once bestir themselves, and hurry
their committees off to Washington
to fight the bill, and the big city
dailies begin to frown and doubt
the expediency of such legislation.
Watch the papers and see if they
don't side with the gamblers and
against the producers If you find
out they do, why, send them anoth-
er subscription dollar to fight your
interests with, and "stick to party"
-Oakdale (Neb. Guard.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-10

WAS Steve Elkins a member OF
OuantrelPs band of cut-throats!
This is a question the American
people would like to see authoitive-
Nv answered,-Ad
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-10

The way the old soldiers of the
north and south slobbered over each
other at the st. Louis conference
was touching in the extreme. 1t
will only take about two more such
gatherings to place the rebel flag
beside the stars and stripes on the
convention hall stage-in the inter-
est of sectional unity and brotherly
love. Emporia Republican.
The old soldiers of the north and
If the south who were at the st.
Louis conference, and thousands
who were not there, have learned
that the war was ended twenty
seven years ago, and that the bloody
shirt is no longer potent factor in
politics. These are facts which the
Republican party has not yet learn
ed, and which it appears to be too
stupid to learn.-Advocate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-10

The Populist, or Peoples Party,
Hand Book, published by the Vim
cents, is ready for delivery. Call
at this Office, or send, and get one.
Price, so cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-10
One Of the Coal COmbtnatton's
.sEcOnomtes.'


..EcOnomtes.'
From The New Nation.
In connection with the announce
meat of the great Reading and
Lehigh valley anthracite coal mining
and railroad combination, we were
told that the cost of coal would not
be raised to consumers, but that the
combination would make it's profits
out of economies which consolidated
management would render possible.
A dispatch to the New York World
from the anthracite region gives an
idea of what these Economies are
to be like.
Until last year the rule was gem
orally enforced of making the
miners wait six weeks for their pay.
By compelling the men to live on
credit, this system made them abso-
lutely dependent upon the company
stores kept by the mine-owners.
Last year the Pennsylvania Legisla-
ture passed law requiring the men
to be paid fortnightly, if they so
requested. After trying the system
for a few months the mine operators
find that it is more expensive to
keep accounts that way. They also
miss the profits they were able to
make out Of the company stores:
Now that presidential year is at
hand, they desire, moreover, to be
able to keep the voters among their
employees we'll in hand. They have
consequently resolved to discon-
tinue the fortnightly payment plan
and 60 back to the old system.
They will not defy the law. Oh no,
that is not necessary. 1t was
framed with a view to just this
contingency. They will simply
utilize the clause that makes the
fortnightly payment dependent upon
the request of the employee. Notice
will be posted that all miners who
do not otherwise request will here
after be paid on the old plan, and it is
pretty safe to assume that no miner
who is not prepared to look for
another job will otherwise re-
quest" As one of the miners said
to the World correspondent:
If we did ask it, before many
days the inside boss would serve
notice on us that our work is not
satisfactory. Don't you fear, there 8
none of them that will kick, but the
Lord knows we would like to have
Gus hard-earned money sooner. It's
cold comfort to mine coal for six
weeks on air and company store
credit.
The number of miners who will
be affected by the proposed action
is 40 O0O
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-10

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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-03-10

For evidences Of sk medical ability, social and imam
ciaI standing refer By permisson 70 Horace Van
Allen. editor Avon Spring. Herads and Allen w ward,
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-12-29
Good Old Customs Disappearing.

Old customs, like old fashions, are
surely dying out. There seems to be
lack of interest in Christmas and New
Year, the two universal holidays in all
Christian countries. Beyond a good
dinner, and the giving of few presents
(chiefy to the children, }, or, perhaps, a
friendly greeting, the keeping of the
New Years Day is a thing of the past.
The time was when it was considered
almost sacrilege to go to bed on New
Years Eve, until the old year was
surely gone, and the new one had taken
it's place. When, too, all the members
of a family, and their friends. would
meet and spend the evening in dancing,
singing, and merry-making; and then
few minutes before twelve o'clock,
someone would go out into the clear
frosty night, leaving all the doors wide
open to admit the New Year AT the
last stroke of twelve, the bells from
hundred churches would ring with a
merry peal, and each would wish the
other a happy and prosperous year:
Then each one, even to the youngest.
would turn the money in their pockets
and exchange some gift, no matter how
small the value. Superstitious, old
time customs they may have been, but
there was happy thought and good
wish in every one of them. There was
something in them that seemed to bring
each closer to the other, and made the
world, at least for a time, appear a
brighter place to live in. No thoughts
of the past was allowed to spoil that
nights pleasure. No anxious cares for
the future, but a simple trusting. hope-
full wish that it might be good and
prosperous. Good old customs ilss
out; and giving place to What? To
nothing but a desire to get all we can
out of life, from a pecuniary stand
point; daily selfish. sordid struggle,
one ag gainst the other; money making,
grasping, grinding race; fight, in some
cases. for a mere existence. A mad
rush through life trying to keep pace
with electrcity-a knocking down and
trampling over of all who get in our
way, or don't keep pace with the times:
nerve straining, dyspeptic breeding
kind of living, that grows worse every
day. Such is the life we have to live,
or get left. VIRGINIA LEAF.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-12-29
Holidays.

The old saying, "That the older and
more civilized country, nation, or
government becomes, the more fire.
quent do the holidays appear" and the
State of Minnesota proves the truth of
the adage.
Within the comparative short period
of five years, the legal holidays have
been increased from three to eight.
Formerly only the Fourth of July,
Thanksgiving, and Christmas were rec
OgniZed; now we have, in addition to
these, New Years Day, WashingtOn's
Birthday, Decoration Day, Labor Day
and Election Day.
The greater the number of holidays
we have, the more we will come to
recognize their beneficial influence.
That their influence is beneficial, cannot
be denied; creating as they do a diver
sion from the all too prevalent pursuit
of MammOn, and furnishing as they do
an opportunity for repose, meditation
and reflection, and turning our thoughts
in different channels for those days at
least.
With the exception of Christmas,
New Years Day is more universally
recognized by the civilized countries
than any other, and even more so by
the half civilized nations. Universally,
it is day OF mutual good wishes for
life, prosperity, health, and happiness.
The same date is not universal, but the
day and spirit are the same. Referring
to the material side, probably the de-
spised Cinnamon can carry out more
literally and practically the spirit of the
day than any other people closing up
all accounts and fOrgiving all debts on
this day.
We, of this rather exclusive COM
munity, have a few causes for mutual
rejoicing and good wishes that this day
has again come around or will arrive in
few days-that another period Of time
has been passed of our secluSion. The
New Year, of 1898. advances us nearer
the day of liberty, that sooner or later
will dawn, hope, for all of us.
"A Happy New Year to all.
OBSERVER.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-12-29
Resolutions.

/ AS the present year is drawing to its
lclOSe, our minds naturally turn to
thoughts of what the new year may
have in store for us. The closing days
of each successive year. is time when
our thoughts travel back over the previ-
Gus twelve months, and we take few
mental observations and endeaVOr to
get our true bearing. 1t is an impulse
we cannot reSiSt-nO matter what our
position or cOnditiOn-We all. as each
year comes and goes, find ourselves in
dulging i'll these retrOSpectiOnS: and
the result is some new resolutions, and
some resolutions renewed. That the
beginning of new year is an apprO-
pirate time for forming new resolutions,
goes without saying; and it is custom
that is well worth keeping up. ResO-
lutlOnS are made at any and all times
of year; but no time is more peculiar
ly fitting than on the first day of the
year. My own retrOSpectiOnS have led
me to form a few resolutions of which
the following are sample:
ReSOlved-ShOuld | ever in the flu
ture, have desire to appropriate any
part of ones wealth, l shall content my
self with extracting from their treas
uries the wealth that is created in the
brain, i. e., good precepts, good counsel,
knowledge, etc., thereby avoiding arrest
and imprisonment, and amassing for
myself wealth, long looked on by my
self with Indifference
Resolved Should the above resOlu-
tiOn be broken, will. without delay. re-
new the same.
Resolved will no longer write for
charity or the cause of reform or any
thing else on short rations (brain fOOd)
1t don't pay; it tires the brain and ex-
haustS mental energies.
These are but three of dozen, the
others being of a somewhat different
nature (relating to matrimonial mat
terS, and treatment of mothers-in-law,
etc., therefore, intended only for
private inspection. Nevertheless, resO
lutions are good thing to make-even
Were they relate to the treatment of
ml hers -in-law. They cost nothing and
are often productive of much good.
Let everyone form some new resolution
for the coming year-even if you have
to resolve not to go fishing on rainy
day. OPTIC.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-12-29
New Years.
SHORN POET.

There is one thought that must come
to us all at this happy Xmas tide. 1t is
that Of the birth of the New Year. Not
only are we one day nearer home, but
we are passing thrOughsthat critical
period of our lives, when time calls up
on us in imperiOuS tones to decide our
future Shall we cling to the old mis-
takes? Shall we drift aimlesSly, help
ruts, and follow the gaudy, tOrtuOus
windings of that road that brings us
back here again: or shall we seek that
nObler higher plane of life that we see
everywhere reflected in the honest mans
face?
Away with the mistaken notions of
the followers of MOhammed -"Kismet,
it is fate y" Whatever is, is" Here
we are, miserably cOoped up, spending
the best years of our lives in the service
of the state whose laws we have out
ragged; and what is the return?
A few paltry dollars when liberated
and the bitter knowledge that our lives
have been shortened just so much by
our term of imprisonment. Remember,
boys, that time waits not for anyone;
and every year, every mOnth-nay,
every dag and hour spent here counts
as worse than lost.
To most of us who desire to reform,
the experience will be tedious and bit
ter and that we will need something
higher and purer, and more sustaining
than our own will, powerful and strong
as that may be, is certain; but this, of
course, rests with each and everyone of
us.
only wish to lead up to the thought,
that in this New Year season is the
time when men take better resolutions,
turn over new leaves, and strive after
the better and nobler things of life. 1t
is like pouring water on a ducks back
to tell this to some men, but true it all
is; and equally true is it that in order
to attain to anything better, either here
or hereafter, we must have some good
in our lives. Therefore, if you have
not some good deed, some good action
to look back upon with satisfaction and
Joy, then resolve this coming year to be
up and doing something that will bring
you credit if not renOwn, both now and
evermOre WAYNE.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-12-29

pean affairs. We find Boston in ruins,
New York threatened by large fleet
of iron cladS, the destruction of the
city is certain--fOr there are only few
men Of-war to protect the harbor and
the superior guns of the enemy have
silenced the forts. Where are the fleets
of Russia and France? Protecting
their own sea-ports and busy in foreign
waters with the enemy. Let us go
to San Francisco and look out to sea.
There is large fleet entering the har-
Dor, the dragon is flying at the mast
head. The Great Mogul is coming to
avenge the insults we have inflicted on
his subjects. Let us return to the seat
of war, France and her allies are get
ting the best of it. London and Berlin
are in ruins, England is overrun with
the allied troOpS-the Irish are spread
ing ruin and deSOlatiOn over the island.
Let us return to the United States
and see what has been done. We find
that the army of the Great Mogul has
landed and destroyed San Francisco.
and has been reinforced by score of
from Australia. They have
itaken possession of the railroads, and
Iare being transported eastward to con-
Join with large force that the enemy
has sent by boat to Buffalo. The
United States has martialed all her
forces near Chicago and is receiving
large re-inforcements from Russia and
France; they intend to intercept the
army of the Great Mogul and it's allies,
and if they conquer to move eastward
and engage the other invaders. TO be
.cOncluded-when the prophecy is full
filled (?). &C.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-12-29
Questions about Saloons.

The able address delivered in the
chapel by Mr.. Gillen, suggested to my
mind few questions about saloons.
Did you ever hear of any movement,
having for its objects the advancement
of any public interest, which originated
in a saloon or among saloon keepers?
Did you ever hear Of a town which pub
liShed abroad as an inducement to
prospective settlers the number of sa-
looms it had within it's limits? Did
you ever hear of community which
enrolled among it's substantial and pub
lie spirited citizens the names of its
salOOn-keepers with their business Oc-
cupatiOn affixed? Did you ever hear
of a salOOn-keeper being mentioned in
any public place as hero, a philan-
thrOpist, true gentleman, a man of
noble mind, or, as a public benefactOr
of any sort? Did you ever hear of
saloon-keeper starting or heading a
subscription list for fund to establish
an Orphanage or hospital, public
library, public park, an institution of
learning, church, or mission chapel?
Did you ever hear of salOOn-keeper
saying to wOuld-be customer, in the
shape of a poor, wretched sOt, "NO, /
cannot take your money; you have too
much liquor now. Take your money
and go and buy some bread with it for
your starving wife and children" Did
you ever hear of a salOon-keeper who
concerned himself with probable con-
sequences of sending man home to
his family infuriated with the liquor
which he had sold him? Did you ever
hear of a salOOn-keeper whom you
would take as your bosom companion,
as a partner in any other business, or a
member Of your own family circle?
A. A. w.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-12-29
Reflections.

We can, with history for our guide
tread backward along the dusty road of
time over which, with civilization for
it's guide, mankind has been pressing
onward for centuries, and learn what
has been. What is, we can see for our
selves; and by comparing what has been
with what is we can, in all uncertain
manner, foretell what is to be.
In Europe the sword of Mars hangs
suspended by slander thread over the
head of Peace. Mighty armies (scien-
tific military machines they may be
called stand ready and waiting for the
word to fly at one anOther's throat. The
young, hot-headed, ambitious emperor
of Germany, would ask nothing better
than a row with France, and France
stands ready and willing to remove the
stain of 1S70-'71. If they should come
to blows, and France getting the worst
of the bargain ask the United States
for assistance, could this country IRE
membering YOrktOwn) refuse? And
if the United States was to aid France,
would not England be cOnscientiOusly
compelled to assist Germany? Let us
suppose that this imaginary war" is a
reality; France and Germany are at
war. The United States is helping
France, England is helping Germany;
Russia sees chance to get even with
England, sends her legiOns to unite
with France and the United States
What next? Turkey pounces upon
Russia, while the other powers hold
true to their alliances. We Will leave
them hard at it and return to the
United States and see if Uncle Sam has
made mistake in mixing with Euro
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-12-29

Extract from a sentimental letter:
Last night | sat in a gondola on Ven
ices Grand Canal, drinking it all in, and
Scraps
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-12-29

The worst form of a deadbeat is the
man who cOaxeS you into doing that
which you know you cannot afford.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-12-29
RoT The Mirror
THE SAILORS PRIDE.


Fretful, impatient,
At kennebunk lay
Florence the good ship.
To sail soon away.
Idle her seamen.
Her sails are all set
EldOn Buchanan
On shore fingers yet.
Peals forth the signal.
Far reaching and Clear
EldOn leaves loved wife
And baby so dear.
Leaves tokens of heart
Pure, noble and true;
And sails IN the ship
From harbOr and view.
Time on it's passage
One year has made dim
Mother and baby
Are watching for him
On dark wings of night,
Flew cries of despair:
Fire! Fire! Oh, heaven!
My baby is there!"
Haste, to the rescue!
AghaSt every one.
Stared in wild wonder!
inactive and dumb.
Through seething t0ngued-fire.
Gains stairway and hall;
Courage, devotion
She centres them all.
Fierce flames upon flames.
Faint echoes entWine:
God, help me save baby
His baby and mine.
Out on the billOws,
Ship Florence. so gay,
White her sails gliSten,
Bounds light on her way.
Home to her harbOr,
All eyes turn to see;
EldOn Buchanan
Her captain comes he.
Safe in her mOOringS,
Loud cheers rend the air:
- Meets he. his brave wife
And baby is there!
SHORN POET
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-13

The NEW NAVY.

The fact in Secretary Traey's report on
the condition CT the navy of the greatest
importance is not that nineteen new vessels
have been added TO the new navy, but that
10 that short period of ship-building we
have passed European nations in respect to
armor of defense and guns of attack. We
can make armor that viii resist the most
powerful shots and guns that deliver tie
most powerful shots. Our navy in the
number Of its vessels does not compare with
the least among the great European powers.
but. vessel for vessel and gun for gun, IL Is
believed TO be the most effective. The ex-
ceedingly gratifying showing made by the
Secretary will tend TO sharpen public curl
osIty as to what the Democrats will do
with the navy. Will they continue the work
so well begun or viii they let ship building
stop for four years for want of money? A
Washington correspondent has intimated
that the incoming administration would
adopt the latter course. The only measure
the Democrats have yet proposed will, If
adopted. have the effect to reduce the
national revenue. already down to the point
OF necessary expenditures. Reducing duties
may By increasing importations increase
revenues, but taking duties off imported
articles is certain TO reduce revenues. And
yet bills are already reported 10 take the
duties from raw wool. cotton ties and one
or two other articles from~ which consider
able revenue is now obtained.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-13
MEN FOR THE NAVY,

The United States navy is increasing al
an embarrassing rate in the sense that we
have not men enough enlisted to commits
sion new vessels. Next year Ii is proposed
TO make as brilliant demonstration with
the United States navy as circumstances
win permit. 1t is fitting opportunity, for
the foreigner will be a keen-eyed critic
The Navy Department must have tho
requisite number of men. Ii all our newer
vessels are to be seen at an advantage and
yet it would be a pity to secure these men at
the expense of throwing out of commission
a number of wooden ships. useful for cruis-
ing and training, il not for modern warfare.
We have no system such as France enjoys
Of requiring all able-bodied men in the
maritime departments, such as fishermen.
coasters and crews OF deep-sea vessels, to
enter the navy for five years. Compulsory
service is impossible with Us. We must
offer inducements to enter the navy quite as
generously as for the army. The American
nalive-0orD sailor is disappearing before the
mast, except for the coast trade, with short
voyages and good pay. Many deep-sea
vessels are manned almost entirely by for
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-13

prise that The Latin Union, of which France
is the most prominent member, being the
largest holder OF silver, was not more
friendly to the use Of silver as money. But
ii appeared that the Latin Union was rather
inclined to join Great Britain against its
Interests than the United States in protec-
tion of its interests. Delegate Tirard said
in defense of the Latin Union that it did an
immense service by keeping at par the
greatest stock of silver in the world.
France conlG not be expected to take the
lead in q movement to remonetize silver
while England, Germany and Austria held
back. The suggestion of M. Tirard that
nations which have small amounts of silver
in proportion to their population should
increase their holdings does not imply pro-
found acquaintance on NJ. Tirard's part of
the laws of trade. People who have little
or none of an article do not often rush in to
purchase to help out those who are loaded
up with it. II "a people will not move in
defense of their own interests they can
hardly expect other peoples to move in
their behalf.