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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-04-12
The Coming
in the
Destinies of America

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The textbook for the Presidential cam
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proves beyond Tic shadow of doubt that the
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II the Peoples Party should scatter a million
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it would probably, prove to be as good campaign
ammunition as thc7 could manufacture.-Hfnyy
Frank in Tsv:SE:csE Century,
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-04-12
FOUR
SPEECHES

Every person, especially every
Kansan, should read the Great
Quadrangular Debate which was re-
Gently held at Salina, in which Mrs.
Mary f. Lease speaks for the Popu-
lists, Hon. John p. st. John for the
Prohibitionists, Gen. j. G. Caldwell
for the Republicans and Hon. David
Ovcrmeyer for the Democrats.
The price of the book is 25 cents.
Order through this Office.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-04-12

q help us TO determine wnerner we are ys7
have q republic to administer before we differ
e TO the conditions upon which II Il 70 be adj
this day organized will never cease TO move
forward until every wrong is remedfed and
equal rights and equal privileges securely es-
tablished for all the men and women OF this
We declare. therefore
That the union Of the labor forces Of the
United States this day consummated shah be
permanent and perpetual-may its spirit enter
into all hearts for the salvation Of the republic
and the uplifting of mankind.
every dollar taken from industry without an
neither shall he eat, The interests Of rural
and civic labor are the same: their enemies
We believe that the time has come when the
railroad corporations must either own the peo-
pie or the people must own the railroads. and
should the government enter upon the work Of
owning and managing any or all railroads We
should favor an amendment to the constitution
oy Which al b %seng In the
regulation Of the most rigid character, so as
to prevent the increase Of the power Of the
national administration by the use Of such
additional government employees.
We demand national currency, safe, sound
and flexible, issued by the general government
only; a full legal tender for all debts, public
and private, and that without the use of bank
ing corporations; just, equitable and efficient
means of distribution, direct to the people, at
tax not TO exceed per cent. per annum, to
be provided as set forth in the subtreasury
plan Of the Farmers Alliance, or some better
system; so by payments in discharge of its
obligati for public improvements.
We demand the free and unlimited coinage
Of silver and gold at the present legal ratio Of
10 to /.
We demand that the amount of the circulat-
ing medium be speedily increased to not less
than fifty dollars per capita.
We demand a graduated income tax.
We believe that the moneys OF the country
should be kept as much rs possible in the
that all national and state revenues shall be
limited to the necessary expenses Of the gov
eminent economically and honestly admins
tered.
We demand that postal savings banks be es-
tablished by the government for the safe de-
pOsit of the earnings Of the people and to facfl-
itate exchange.
Transportation being means Of exchange
and a public necessity, the government should
own and operate the railroads in the interest
of the people.
The telegraph and telephone, like the post
office system, being necessity for the trans
mission Of news, should be owned and oper-
led by the government in the interest Of the
people.
The land, including all the natural sources
Of wealth, ia the heritage Of all the people, and
should not be monopoized for speculative pur-
poses, and an alien ownership Of land should
be prohibited. All lands now held by rail-
roads and other corporations in excess Of their
actual needs, and all lands now owned by
aliens should be reclaimed by the government
aud held for actual settlers only.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-04-12
Leavenworth Labor News !:

Did it ever occur to you that only
a small per cent Of taxes is applied
to the object for which they are col
lected ? The balance. is absorbed
by collectors and middle men.
The independent movement in
Kansas City did not accomplish
the election of it's candidate for
mayor. but it waged a campaign OF
education, the effects of which will
never be wiped out.
Populists, Socialists, Prohibition
lists, stop your qdarreling, get to-
gether along the line OF the init
alive and referendum, and you'll do
something. "a divided house can
not stand" You know it can't.
Then why remain divided
Until workingmen learn to vote
for men who will make laws in their
behalf, they need not expect their
condition to improve.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-04-12

All you who have lost money or
been deprived of your rightful gain
in the last year, don't forget that
the money powers wicked panic
caused your loss, and that your gov
eminent, your employees at Wash
ington, aided the wicked work.
Now, don't forget this.-Missouri
World.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-04-12

Don't kick on the low price of
horses and mules when you aided
the money power to demonetize sill
yer, thereby running the cotton
states, one of The best markets for
those animals. Missouri World.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-04-12

The new tariff bill may put a
cent pound on sugar, but the per
cent is taken off apple, peach, cherry
and pear trees, grape vines and
plants at j. IL. Darche's, on First
avenue.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-04-12

Those who ale expectiog reform
inside the Democratic party ought
to take some kind of blood tonic.
Peoples Paper, Charlotte, N. G.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-04-12

There are only three political par
ties in this county, the Demo-Re-
publican party, the Peoples party
and the Prohibition rty.-People's
Paper.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-04-12
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-04-12
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TwsIvs Editions sold in six months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
Plain Everyday Tramp just the same.


Oae of our old residents residing
near the central portion OF the city i
emphatical!y opposed to tramps. and
those that come about his premises in
his absence are not generally given a
hospitable reception. The other day.
however. one called in his absence.
and the wife was somewhat moved
by the story told by the Bohemian.
and out of her good-heartcdncSs
cooked him nice breakfast. While
the caller was eating it the lady had
occasion to leave the room. ON her
return the tramp. who was about 10
depart. became prOfuse ia his express
sions OF gratitude for her kindness
the remem brance of her would
always linger in his heart in his
weary wandcrings hereafter. The
lady was still further impressed by
the sentiments expressed by the man
in rags. but after his departure she
made discovery that impressed her
more, and one that will incline her
heart to remember him. for the silver
knives and forks that she had left on
the table had vanished at the same
time the stranger had. to whom she
had shown the hospitality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

The funeral of Rudolph Schwecke
occurred this afternoon at > o'clock
from the late residence on Fifth ave
nue.. Gust Donald, editor of the
Iowa Reform. spoke at the house and
at the grave. The floral tributes
We're beautiful in the extreme.
among which was a large pillow and
star of roses and lilies. inscribed
Papa, D." smaller pillow from the
Rock Island Brewing company. and
beautiful bunch of roses from the
school children. The funeral was
under the auspices of the A. o. l..
". and the knights and Ladies of
Honor.
The pallbearcrs We're: Louie
Greims, William Fink. Herman Luch-
mann, &. II. ladders. and Messrs.
GoveninTer and Herbert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
] Ourtn Ward.
Fifth Ward.

Harry Cleaveland called the caucus
to order and silence prevailed in the
vast throng. j. +. Robinson was
chosen chairman and +. ". Rinck
secretary. Some one away in the
rear at lastpicked up courage enough
to nominate George Schneider for
alderman; then an awful silence per-
vaded the house. 1t was be
coming painful, but when voice in
the rear again was heard to say.
second the nomination" sigh of
relief came, and Mr.. Robinson asked
Tor further nominations. with many
a glance toward an ex-aldcrman. The
crowd became nervous. AT last that
same little voice in the rear en-
claimed: Move the nominations be
closed" albeit, they were. There
upon George was nominated
by reclamation. An unnecessary
speech followed, in which the
nominee told how he would
beat his opponent, Mr. Junge.
IN lar, square way" He received
an encore, but did not respond. John
Huntoon and Charles Oswald were
appointed tellers and votes taken for
delegates. just before the balloting
began, the stealthy form of Harry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
Seven Per Cent
Loans.

The following is partial list of
completed gilt-edged first mortgage
loans on hard, which we now offer
for sale subject to previous selections
for their face and accrued interest.
These loans have been carefully Sc
lected by us, and are first-class in
every respect. They are all seven
per cent net to the investor. We
have other loans to offer if these are
not in amounts to suit the investor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

fOOk I Orna! ACtiOn ON the Cnurt HOuse.
The board of supervise adjourn ed
Yesterday afternoon. After dinner
the special committee on new court
house brought in list of resolutions.
which were adopted. The resolu-
tions recommended'a new court house
the cost not TO exceed 1925. 900. and
they also instructed the clerk to have
printed on the tickets of the next
general election: For county bonds
and against county bonds" So
that those wishing the new court
house will vote for the county bends,
and those not in favor. against the
county bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

Michael Jennings, of Moline. came
down to Rock Island yesterday and
proceeded to drink all the ..hops" in
town. He became inebriated and this
morning he was fined 50 and costs bv
Magistrate Schroeder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
The Weather

Fair today, probably followed by
local storms and light rain Saturday
considerably warmer; strong south.
erly winds.
+. j. WALL. Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
Important
To Cash Purchasers.

In order to reduce stock and
increase my cash sales. for the
next 30 days / will give cash
discount of 6 per cent on every
dollars worth of goods sold for
spot cash. Nothing reserved
purchasers can make their
own selection ut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

Aid. c. w. Foss presided, and
George McMastcr was chosen sccre-
tary. A. +. Nelson and Harry Il.
Brooks were the rivals. but too
much influence was brought for Mr..
Nelson. and Harry was laid away.
the score being - TO Sc. only a one
iwon) inning game too. Delegates
were elected rs follows: c. W. Foss,
r. NJ. Sinnet. 4. Z. Nelson. J. Has
seiquist, Harry Brooks, 4. Peterson.
". Gamble, II. Holland, II. Docrring,
!. Lindholm, +. Schacdt.
William Gamble was elected ward
committeeman.
The complexion Of the delegation
seems to indicate Freed for the col
lectorship nomination. although Hill
Her and Peterson viii not Law down
without struggle. Cleland seems
to have the pull for assessor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
Spot Cash Department Store.

FIRST FLOOR-Silk, velvets, dress goods, hos
iery, laccs, notions draperies.
SECOND FLOOR-Wedding presents, art crock
cry, dinner sets, Haverland china glass
ware, etc.
THIRD DEPARTMENT. willow-ware
woodenware, granite ironware, hard
ware, etc.
Money saved, money earned, at the Spot Cash De
partment Store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

What winter goods we have left are to be sold.
some at half price, some one-third off, some one
fourth off. We haven't the room to carry over
stuff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

Safes. Safes. safes. Safes Safes
Secondhand fire and burglar-proof
safes of all makes cheap and on easy
terms. A. b. BRIGHTMAN.
Harper House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

cIAS. J. LONGS
Grocery.
Corner Nineteenth street and
second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

Announcement.

We have the pleasure to announce that on or about
March "a will throw open to our
friends in this and neghboring cities,
one of the largest lines of merchandise
ever shown under one roof in Rock
Island.
Mr.. McCombs who has had years of experience in
the dry goods business, has picked up
only the latest novelties obtanabe at
prices that defy competition to follow.
If you have noticed in both Dun and Bradstreet's
weekly report in regard to the market,
you surely noticed that woolens and
domestics have never been SO low in 40
years; that is why we say we can sell
goods from IS to IS per cent less than
competitors
We would be pleased to have you wait until our open
ing before purchasing, as we are sure
can save you money.
Please CALL even if you do wish to purchase as it
will give great pleasure to show
stock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
Final Clearance Sale Of
Winter Clothing and
Furnishing Goods.

Mems and boys overcoats, suits and pants. neck
wear, shirts. socks, gloves, caps-evcrything
mnst 60 Nothing to be carried over. Big re-
auctions on everything. Our new spring stock
now in process of manufacture and new goods
are coming in right along. We are already
showing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

Cleaveland advanced and whispered
few words in the chairman ear
and he at once arose and informed
the occupants OF the bailding that
mo one except republican inhabi-
tants of the ward were allowed to
vote" The balloting then began and
two tickets were put forth. one head
ed Fifth Ward Delegates:" the
other, known as the ..Cleaveland
Combination" The Fifth ward
delegates" were successful, the vote
standing - TO 40.
The delegates are: +. W. Rinck.
) B. Stoddard. j. c. McElherne. DIR.
j. X. liollowbush. +. ID. W. Holmes.
j. N. Fezler, c. A. Schoessel. +. y.
Horn.
a. n. Huntopn was chosen ward
committeeman.
Sixth ward.
W. h. Edwards was chosen chair
man. and Charles Schneider secrc-
tary. Fred Channon and &. ".
Levcy were appointed tellcrs. and
"bill' Kennedy. T.. j. Searle.
butch Gall and &. II. Church were
all brought forth as nominees for
Bills seat in the council. Early
IN The day "Bill" became agitated
over the growing opposition to him.
and sailed forth and made a canvass
OF his friends throughout the city,
with the result that last evening
quite number gathered al the hose
house and nominated their pet.
The following delegates were
chosen: +. G. Denkmann. ID. j.
Sears, Phil Webber, Hans Hartmann.
IL Ii. Lynn. David Frye, Charles
Schneider, Fred PAIL. Jr.. Lawrence
Eihl.
W. P. Quayle was chosen ward
committeeman.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-14
'sThe Sweet BY and By"

Mr.. Bennett, music writer, and Mr..
Webster were intimate friends. The latter
was subject to melancholy. He came in to
where his friend Bennett was at business
one day, while in depression Of spirits.
"What is the matter nowS" said Bennett
noticing his sad countenance.
mo matter" said Webster. ut will be
right by and by"
Eyes. That sweet by and by" said
Bennett Would not that sentiment
make good hymn, WebsterS"
"Maybe it would" replied Webster in
differently.
Turning to his desk, Bennett wrote the
three verses of the hymn and handed them
to Webster. When he read them, his whole
demeanor changed. Stepping to his desk,
he began to write the notes. Having
finished them, he requested his violin and
played the melody. In q few minutes
more he had the four parts Of the chorus
jotted down. 1t was not over 30 minutes
from the first thought Of the hymn before
the two friends and two others who had
come in in the meantime were singing all
the parts together. A bystander, who had
been attracted by the music and had lis.
tened in silence, remarked, THAT hymn is
immortal" 1t is now sung in every land
under the sun.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-14
Patience.

Patience has two aspects-upward and
downward. Was there ever an age or gen.
GRAFTON upon which a greater demand was
made for patience in both parts? Circum-
stances are so difficult, poverty is so wide
spread, want of work, which means want
of bread; the multitude multiplying it.
self year by year while resources dimin-
ish; along with this, instead of general
reasonableness, an unprecedented lawless-
ness, every man grudging and complain
ing of the conditions, such as they are, of
his neighbor.
The cry on all sides is, who is lord over
meH' making government difficult and the
very idea of subordination an anachro-
nism or jest. 1t is coming to be assumed
in the language of the workshops, as well
as the drawing rooms that there is moth.
ing in Revelation; the Bible is a collection
of myths and fables fit only for the infan.
cy and the nursery Of the world, not WORTH
the trouble of refutlng or exposing now
that the robust manhood has been reached
and the world has lost its youth. 1t Is
time to pray, Give me wisdom, which is
patience to hold fast that have, and te
believe still, while to do so is to be smiled
at as one prejudiced and stupid-a child
or fool. Dean Vaughan.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-14

"Why, that seems impossible, Nina, Z"
said her aunt. "What did you sayi'
"Well, was not very amiable," said
Nina. "But could you expect thatf"
''He should have explained, she said
And Nina went to her room in tears
and during the wakeful night resolved to
return Ashton's ring on the morrow,
which she did by express, with a scornful
word or two written upon the most ele-
CANT note paper in her possession.
After this she told her aunt that she
would go home at once.
Poor Nina. As, her journey over, she
walked up the garden path leading to the
door of her suburban home, how heavy
was her heart! She began to realize what
the old minister and her grandmother
meant by saying ''all is vanity"
Now that there was no going back she
felt that she could forgive him almost
anything. And just as she came to this
there was q sudden rush of sisters down
the path, kissing and embracing and in
coherent cries of:
"Oh, she's ever so much betterl There's
not the least reason to be anxious We
knew you'd come at once. But oh, how
pale you arel And don't you feel proud
of AshtonH
Nina simply stared at them.
"What has happepedH" She cried.
"She doesn't know" cried the youngest
sister.
ma made Ashton promise not to tell
her until this morning." said the eldest
''But what did he say to make you
Gomez" said the third sister.
"You know Cousin Rodney came to ask
ma to go to the races with him." said the
eldest sister,
''And he didn't understand the horses"
said the middle sister. 1T was new
team"
"And they ran away"
"Oh, good heavensl Was that motherS
Was Rodney driving herr" painted Nina.
"How noble! He never told-he kept
his promise" said the elder sister.
And ma tainted away, and the doctor
thought her dead"
''When Ashton brought her home, we
all shrieked," said the youngest. But
she is quite well-only we make her lie
down, you know, and she'll be so glad you
are not frightened"
But just then, looking up, whom did
they see entering at the gate but Ashton
Craigl
Indeed when poor Nina turned her tear
filed eyes toward him and held out her
trembling hands it was impossible for him
not to melt outright, and the sisters knew
that the best thing to be done was to leave
the two together, which they did.
And shortly after Ashton and Nina
knelt beside the mothers couch, hand in
hand, and on Nina's finger shone once
more her engagement ring.-Exchange
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-14
THE RING IN HIS BOOT.
Why JenIlinson WipedGnk's Proposal Came
to an Abrupt Conclusion.

Jenkinson Wipedunks would not have
changed situations with the Prince Of
Wales or the drum major of brass band.
Felisty McGinnis had answered Eyes" in
a voice as soft and gentle as the sigh Of
music in dreamless sleep or the murlnur-
ing wall of a caressing breeze from Lethean
waters soothingly tanning the whiskers Of
Father Time.
"Felisty," he exclaimed rapturously as
his left hand and arm disappeared from
sight with rapid motion toward the back
of the sofa on which they sat, and his
fingers of the right hand appeared to be
feeling for something in his waistcoat
pocket, you have made me the happiest
man in the world"
The timid upturned glance Of her liquid
dark eyes and the warm blush that over
spread the happy face of the lovely girl re-
piled more eloquently than words could
have done.
And you will forgive my presumption,
darling" he continued, "if in anticipation
of your answer have ventured to provide
myself h-with-a-With-a" Jen-
kinson paused in some apparent excite
ment, and his finger and thumb nervously
explored his vest pocket without seeming
to find anything. IL must have lost
itl' he gasped "Felisty, it was ringl
Ha! perhaps it is in some other pocket"
Rising to his feet, he thrust q trembling
hand into his trousers pocket. There was
hole in that pocket
"Jenkinson," said Felisty as she noted,
with concern, his CHASTITY face, on which
the light of desperate resolve was break
ing, don't grieye over it. It will turn
up. You are excited. Is there anything
can do to-
Eyes, )" exclaimed Jenkinson In hollow
voice. "Felisty, 1 think know where
that ring is. If you would do me favor,
shall never forget it until the last hour
of my life. For mercy's sake, go and get
me bootjack and leave me to myself q
few moments. Tit Bits.