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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-06-21

70 help Us to determine whether we are q.
have O, republic to administer before we differ
ministered, believing that the forces of reform
this day organized will never cease to move
forward until every wrong Is remedied and
equal rights and equal privileges securely es-
tabished for al the men and women of this
country.
We declare, therefore
That the union of the labor forces of the
United States this day consummAted shall 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
are identical.
We believe that the time has come when the
railroad corporations must either own the peo-
pie or the people must own tile 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
by which all persons engaged in the government
service shall be placed under civil service
regulation of the most rigid character, so os
to prevent the increase OF the power OF the
national administration by the use of sllcb
additional government employees.
We demand national currency, safe, sound
and flexible issued by the general government
only; full legal tender for all debts, public
aDd private, and that without the use of bank
ing corporations; just, equitable and efficient
means OF distribution, direct to the people at
a tax not TO exceed per cent. per annum, to
be provided as set forth in the subLreas ury
plan of he Farmers Alliance, or some better
system; $50 by payments in discharge of its
obligati !; for public improvements.
We demand the free and unlimi ed 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 graduated income tax.
We believe that the moneys Of the country
should he kept as much az possible in tbs
that oil national and state revenues shall be
ernmcnt economically and honestly admins
tered
We demand that postal savings banks be e.
tSblished by The government for the safe de-
post OF the earnings of The people and to facil-
ltate exchange.
Transportation being a 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 posi-
Office system, being Il necessity for tho trans
mis- ion OF news, should be owned and oper-
q ed by the government in the interest Of the
geople.
The land. including all the natural sources
Of wealth, Is the heritage of all the people, and
.uDuld not be mOBOpoliZed for speculative pur-
poses. ana An alien ownership of land should
be prohibited. All lands now held by rail-
roads a;ul o, her corporations in excess of their
actual needs, and all lands now owned ~
aliens should be reclaimed by the government
aud held for actual settlers only
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-06-21

restrain tGefn. Neither DO icy now promise
US any substantial relief. they have agreed
together to ignore in the coming campaign
every issue but one. They propose to drown
the outcries IF plundered people with tie
uproar of a sham battle over the tariff; SO thai
capitalists. corporations, national banks rings,
trusts, watered stock, the demonstration of
silver and the oppression of the usurers may
all be lost sight Of They propose to sacrifice
our homes, lives and children on the altar Of
Mammon; to destroy the multitude in order
to secure corruption funds from the million
aire.
Assembled on the anniversary Of the birth
day of the nation, and filled with the spirit of
the grand generation who established our indie.
pendence, we seek to restore the government
Of the republic to the hands of 1.-THE plain peo-
ple," with which class it originated.
We assert our purposes to be Identical with
the purposes of the national constitutional
form more perfect Union, establish Justice.
insure domestic tranquility, provide for the
common defense, promote the general welfare
and secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves
and our posterity."
We declare that this republic can only en-
dure as free government while built upon the
owe of the whole people for each other and
for the nation that it cannot be pinned to-
gether by bayonets; rthat the civil war is over,
and that every passion and resentment which
grew out OF 1t must die with 1t, and that we
must be intact, as we are in name, a united
brotherhood of free men.
Our country finds itself confronted by con-
ditions for which there is no precedent in the
history of the world. Our annual agricultural
productions anlount to billions of dollars in
value, which must within a few weeks OF
months be exchanged for billions of dollars Of
commodities consumed in their production.
The existing currency supply is wholly made
quate to make this exchange. The results are
falling prices, the formation Of combines and
rings and the impoverishment Of the producing
classes. We pledge ourselves that If given
power we will labor to correct these evils by
wise and reasonable legislation, in accordance
with the terms of our platform.
We believe that the powers of government
in other words, of the people--shoud be ez-
banded las in the case of the postal service) as
rapidly and as far as the good sense of an in
telligent people and the teachings of expert
ence shall Justify, to the end that oppression
injustice and poverty shall eventually cease in
the land.
While our sympathies as party of reform
are naturally upon the side of every PROPOSE
ton which will tend to make men intelligent,
virtuous and temperate, we nevertheless re-
gard these Questions-impOrtant MS they are
as secondary 20 the great issues now pressing
for solution, and upon which not only our in
diMdual prosperity, but the very existence of
free institutions dcnends4 and YeRsb al peD
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-06-21

AT meeting of the representa-
tives of the principal national labor
organizations, Tuesday afternoon, it
was voted, after much discussion,
that there should not be dual or
ganization or authority in any trade.
A resolution was also adopted call
ing upon all workingmen to throw
off the yoke of political partisan
ship and vote independently and
unitedIy for men pledged to make
and execute laws for the good OF
the masses. Samuel Gompers, pres
idcnt of the Federation Of Labor,
who, in his address, alluded to what
he TENED the successful termination
of the miners troubles. He said, in
part, "This the recent successful
termination of the mine strike will
have salutary effect on all labor
organizations. The movement was
called sedition by some of our
newspapers, because they dared to
ask enough to keep them starvation.
Never in the history of our country
has there been conference repre-
senting so vast a body as has met
in your city these last two days.
Take courage. The opportunity for
workers is nearer today than ever
before Every proposition that
came before us was fully discussed,
and what was adopted must be wide
spread in its influence. In short
time, you will not only see move
ment that will surprise our enemies,
but even our most sanguine friends.
On election day, vote for our men.
Leave the old parties go. They
have never done any good for the
wage-earner, and they never will"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-06-21
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By LESTER c. HUBBARD. $50 pages OF new
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The textbook for the Presidential cam
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The most remarkable contribution to the reform
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-06-21

HAMLIN GARLAND has been writing
up the Carnegie Homestead Steel
works. AS Garland is not politician
his testimony may be taken as truth
full, and, if truthful, hardships of the
Homestead workmen have never
been half told The men work
twelve hours out of the twentyfour,
and the work and exposure bring
on early decay. There are no old
men in the mills. Wages have been
greatly-overrated, as the majority
of workingmen receive less than
two dollars per day. Garland pen
ellis a stirring picture of the Home
stead workihgmen at work, and, as
a whole, it shows Carnage to be a
hypocritical butcher Of men.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14

Art IN the Occident.

The following is said to be a verbatim
account of the introduction of an eminent
violinist to far western audience:
Ladies and gentlemen" began Colonel
Handy Polk, the well-kuown real estate
agent, stepping to the front of the stage and
addressing the audience, sit is my privilege
this evenin' to introduce to you Sig. -
the notorious Turin fiddler, who will endeav'
or to favor us with some high class and a
No. violin playin' The signor was born
and raised in Italy, where fddlin' Is not
merely fad but as much of business as
politics in this country, and when 1t comes
to handin the bow he emphaIically knows
where he is at. He hasn't dropped into our
midst by accident, but comes under the aus
pices of the literary society, which is payin
his wages and backin' him to the last gasp.
So let it be understood that if you have any
criticisms to offer you are to do your kickin'
to the society, and not to the signor. I'll
lest add that if you expect him to swing the
fiddle around his head or play it under his
leg, like we used to skip stones across the
swimmin' hole when We were little boys and
girls, you may jest as we'll go right now and
git your money back from the doorkeper,
for the signor hain't that kind Of a player.
That's all ! have to say at present. Start
her up, signor." -Hdiper's Magazine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
WESTWARD.

Train AIS connects at Hsrper's Ferry with
Limited Express, arriving at Pittsburg 500 p.
m, Columbus $50 and Chicago ll.25 next
morning.
Train No. AIS connects at Harper's Ferry
with Limited Express, arriving at Cincinnati
7.54 next morning, Louisville ll.55 noon and
St. Louis 6.25 p. M.
Train 4l6 connects at Harper's Ferry with
train No. 6, arriving at Washington 100 p. m,
Baltimore $50. making only one stop, at
Washington. Local passengers can wait at
Harpers Ferry for train at 6.25 p. m.
Train No. 4l6 connects at Harper's Ferry
with Pittsburg and Chicago Express, arriving
at Connellsv;ile 2.25 and Pittsburg 40 next
morning, Columbus li.30 p. m. and Chicago
7.30 p. m.
Mixed train 443 connects with train 43 leay-
ing Washington at lilo p. m. daily, except
Sunday.
EXCURSION TICKETS will be sold 10 par
ties of ten or more between all ticket stations
on the Valley Division-Good for two days.
For tickets and further information apply to
B. & o. Agents or to b. +. Bond, Pass. Agent,
Baltimore, c. Z. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger
Agent, Winchester Va.
Pullman Palace SleepingCars are run through
to Cincinnati. st. Louis, Chicago and Pittsburg
on all express trains
IT. ODELL, Gen'l Manager.
CHAS. o. SCULL, Gen'l Passenger Agent
May 81, 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
S'1iraiuia FREE gress.
Thanksgiving.
By the President Of the United States Of
America
A PROCLAMATION.


The American people should gratefully
render thanksgiving and praise to the Su-
preme Ruler of the universe Who has watch
ed over them with kindness and fostering
care during the year that has passed.
They should also with humility and faith
supplicate the father of all mercies for con-
tinued blessings according to their needs,
and they should by deeds Of charity seek the
favor of the Giver of every good and perfect
gift.
Therefore, |, Grover Cleveland, President
of the United States, do hereby appoint and
set apart Thursday, the twenty ninth day
of November instant, rs day of thanks
giving and prayer, to be kept and observed
by all the people of the land.
On that day let our ordinary work and
business be suspended, and let US meet in
our accustomed places of worship and give
thanks to Almighty God for our preservation
as a nation, for our immunity from disease
and pestilence, for the harvests that have
rewarded our husbandry, for renewal OF
national prosperity and for every advance
in virtue and intelligence that has marked
our growth as people.
And with our thanksgiving let us pray
that these blessings NAV be multiplied unto
us, that our national conscience may be
quckened to a better recognition of the
power and goodness of God, and that in our
national life we may clearer see and closer
follow the path of righteousness.
And in our places of worship and praise
as well as in the happy reunions of kindred
and friends, on that day let US invoke Divine
approval by generously remembering the
poor and needy. Surely He Who has given
us comfort aud plenty will look upon oul
relief of the destitute aud our ministration:
of charity as the work of hearts truly CRATE
full and as proofs of the sincerity of oul
thanksgiving.
Witness my hand and the seal of the
United States which have caused to be
hereto affixed.
Done al the city Of Washington on the
first day of November in the year OF ouI
Lord eighteen hundred aud ninety four, anC
of the independence of the United State:
the one hundred and nineteenth.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
By the President;
w. Q. GRESHAM, Secretary of State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
Corporation Notice.

Be it enacted by the Council OF the Corpora
ton of Charles Town
Sec. /. That hereafter no frame OF wooden
house. stable or other outbuil ting shall be
erected or constructed, nor shall any person
proceed with the erection or construction Of
anv such building on OF within the STA squares
embraced or included within Samuel Law
renee. Congress and Liberty streets, provided
that in any case or instance a permit for the
erection or construction Of any outbuildng.
other than stable, may be granted by the
Council whenever in its Judgment shall be
deemed proper.
Sec. .. Each day that the erection or con-
struction of said frame or wooden house stable
or other outbuilding. shall be continued or
proceeded with, shall constitute separate and
distinct oilense
Sec. 5. The penalty for violating the provi
sions Of the two next preceding sections of
this ordinance shall be fine of not less than
$. nor more than S25.
Passed June *, 1894.
June p, 81. ". L. HEDGES, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14

An Associated Press dispatch says "a
sheep herder at Durango, Mexico, last week
found a cave which he explored and discov-
cred therein box containing thirty thou
sand dollars in gold. The and is supposed
to be part of the plumber of a gang of ban.
dts who operated there thirty years ago
A further search will be made" We think
a find of that dimensions would satisfy us
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14

Col Annie Baxter, the present clerk Of
the county court of Jasper county, Mo was
nominated As joke, but the miners in the
county endorsed her candidacy and she was
elected. Her defeated opponent sought to
have her declared Ineligible by the courts
but failed Her administration has been a
great success. She has introduced unheard
of reforms and economies, and saved the
county a good deal of money And now
her reelection is conceded by a majority of
at least fifteen hundred. -Er.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
Music Lessons.

Madam and Miss Bertha Ruhl commenced
their class in Vocal and Instrumental Music
Sept 10th, 1894. at their residence on the cor
ner Of Samuel and Liberty streets, and any
one wishing Vocal or instrumental Lessons
will save time and money by taking from them.
They will teach Vocal in class and special, and
instruments as follows: Piano, Organ, Violin,
Guitar and Banjo. Also Sight Reading, The
DRY and Harmony. Terms moderate.
Sent u 1901
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
Bucklen,s Arnica SaIre.

The best save in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by Brown Il Hoof.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
Burns & Shugert.
Tax Notice

Be it enacted by the Common Council OF the
Corporation of Charles Town, passed August
9th That hereafter two and half per cent
shall be allowed and deducted from all taxes
due the corporation. provided said taxes are
maid in cash on OF before the last day of OctO-
Der of each year. And further that an addi-
tional charge of six per cent. shall be made on
all taxes not collected or paid by the twentieth
day of January of each year, the said six pei
cent. additional charge to begin to run from
the said twentieth day of January.
GUSTAV BROWN
Aur. u. 1891. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
Fire Alarm Notice.

Please take notice of the following ordinance,
which will be strictly enforced
If any person shall wilfully cause a false
alarm Of fire. or ring any bell. or make any
bonfire for the purpose Of creating such alarm
or shall aid or abet in so doing. such person
for every such ofiense shall be fined not less
than one nor more than ten dollars.
GUSTAV BROWN,
July ., 1924. Msyor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
f. L. Beller
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

9i his :s sydo snd d. T daD ys95ogs hS
Builder. and will take orders and execute the
same promptly and satisfactorily. His expe-
rience is such that he can guarantee perfect
workmanship and his prices will compare IA
yorably with the most reasonable. Those de-
string to build or improve should give him a
call.
Jan. :, 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
ArbOr Day.

State Superintendent of schools, Virgil
A. Lewis. has selected November 10 as Ar
Dor Day, and he urges lis general observance
by the schools of our State. In his "pro-
clamalion" to the teachers and pupils con-
corning the subject Mr.. Lewis says;
Customs and law have established ArbOr
Day as a school holiday devoted to the en-
couragement of love for the beauties OF
nature and to the teaching of truths un-
folded by blossom and leaf.
The observance of this day, however need
not be confined to our children, In the adorn-
menl of our homes aud gardens with the
glories of foliage and flowers, we may fifty
recognize the occasion and contribute to the
comfort and pleasure of the country and+he
happiness of the coming generations.
Beautify the school grounds, plant trees
all around it. Ii the children are to love
the school, its surroundings must be made
pleasant for them They will in the future
owe much to the environments OF school life.
Hoping tina, the day may be ftIy observed
by the more than six thousand schools Of
West Virginia. am
Most obedeHtly yours,
VIRGIL A. LEWIS,
state Supt. Free Schools,
In connection with this letter In regard
to the subject Mr.. Lewis has outlined pro-
gram ofexercises for the days services which
he presents to the consideration of both
teachers and pupil. He does not offer IT as
an Arbitrary authority, but he suggests that
the general plan be outlines covers about
all the neediul proceedings Of the day
The following is his suggestion OF pro-
gram;
|. Devotional exercises.
,. Reading of the governors Arbor Day
proclamation.
8. Song.
/. Essays reading or orations These
should be brief consisting Of original pro-
auctions relating to trees, their habits, loca-
ton, etc.
5..Remarks by visitors,
6 Address. \ short address suitable to
the day. To be delivered by some one in
vited by the school
6. Planting of trees. By arrangement the
tree or trees should be dedicated to some
particular person
S, Appointing OF committees to guard the
trees planted.
Q. Song.
TO- Dismissal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
House Cleaning.

The undersigned offers her services to those
needing them for ouse-cleaning. Charges
moderate Apply at my home on West Main
street, nearly opposite Colored Baptist Church.
Mar. H. 81 Ms. MARY ANDREW.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14

There is no use in walking the floor with
felon. Wrap cloth loosely around the
felou, leaving the end open Pour gunpow-
der in the end and shake it down until the
end is covered, then keep it wet with cam.
phor In two hours the pain will be reliev-
ed snd perfect cure VIII follow quickly.