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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-08-23
DICK BLUES RECORD.
THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
EoR SMAN-AT-LARGE
AND THE "BUSTED" BANK.
WHOSE MONEY IS HE USING 10
MAKE THE CAMPAIGN!

1t seems that the bigger rascal
a man proves himself to be, the
better chance he has to secure a
nomination in a Republican con-
vention. Dick Blue, the Repub-
lican candidate for congressman
at-large, is no exception to this
rule. He has a record in con-
nection with the defunct Citizens
Bank of Mound City which
should damn him forever. He
owned $4,000 in stock in that
bank, but, up to the time OF the
"burst," he had paid only $500
on his stock. This makes him
liable for So, 400. The suffering
depositors of the bank say they
wouldn't make a vigorous kick
on that, however, were it not that
he took advantage of his con-
nection with the bank, as stock
holder and director, to draw out
almost nine thousand dollars OF
the peoples deposits, leaving in
the place of this money his own
worthless notes. Practically a
custodian of the savings of wild
ows, orphans, friends and neigh
bors, he puts in his worthless
notes and takes out their hard
earned dollars-and he is now
spending this money in a CAM
paign on an "honest-dollar'
platform, while his political strik'
ers, liars and blackmailers turr
their batteries OF 1nud ana Slllnt
upon honest men who would
warn the people of their impend'
ing fate.
Dick Blue got the above-men
toned money on his worthless
notes, and, as a director of the
bank, he voted and paid to him
self and the other stockholders
IS per cent. dividend on his owl
paper, and now the deposition
are unable to get 5 per cent. Oh
it as a final payment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-08-23

DICK BLUE, the gold-bug cam
didate for congressman-at-large
from Kansas, has ceased to make
single-gold-standard speeches, as
the Republican state central
committee has ordered him to
crawfsh on his Kansas City gold
speech and try to make it appear
that he did not say what he did
say. You can't fool the people,
Dick they're onto you.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-08-23

WE see by the Peoples Press,
of Cuba, ILL.,, that Col. ]. w.
Hall, of Astoria formerly of
Garnett), is striking some effect
i've blows for the people as
against corporations, trusts and
corruption generally. The peo-
pie of this section of Kansas are
we'll acquainted with the Colo
nel's style, and they know that
when he goes after wrong-doers,
he dips his pen in a mixture OF
wormwood and gall.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-08-23
EX-GOV. ROBINSON DEAD,

Charles Robson, the war gov
ernor of Kansas, died at his
home, near Lawrence, on the
18TH inst, and the funeral took
place on the following Sunday
afternood. He was 10 years OF
age.
Charles Robinson was one OF
the most prominent figures in the
history of the state. He was
territorial governor of Kansas
from 1855 to 1861, and was then
elected as the first governor OF
the state, occupying that position
till 1863. He was afterward a
member of the legislature.
OF late years he has led a qui-
ct life on his farm, though taking
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-08-23

a keen interest in the walfare Of
the state. He was never known
to say he was "ashamed of Kan
sas." On the contrary, his ev-
cry act and utterance proved that
he was proud of Kansas-the
cradle of liberty. He was very
generous, and was loved by all.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-08-23
KEEP in the middle of the road.

THE attempt of the authorities
of West indianapolis to throttle
free speech will prove a BOOM
erang. The old parties will suf-
fer the consequences, while the
Peoples party will be the gamer
by those overt acts of the pinps
of Plutocracy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-08-23

Gov. ALTGELD, of Illinois,
has been making a personal in
vestigation of affairs at Pullman,
and he says the reports of starv-
alton and destitution among the
workmen there not only are not
exaggerated, but they do not
near reveal the terrible truth.
He found families living on raw
potatoes because they had no
fuel with which to cook them.
He found families of six and
eight members who had but
two pounds of oatmeal and the
same amount of corn-meal, and
no fuel. . He found the relief
committees without funds or sup
plies. He met Mrs. Carwardine,
the wife of Rev. w. H. Carwar-
dine, going about among the
people, inquiring after their
needs and doing what she could
to relieve the suffering. AS a
result of Governors visit, he
appeals to the people of Illinois
to help the starving thousands in
Pullman. He says this is no
time to inquire into the cause OF
the trouble. THE PEOPLE
ARE STARVING. Attend to
their necessities first, and inquire
into causes afterward. God bless
Gov. Altgeld.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-08-23

No compromise Stand firm
The evening world., 1894-06-05
CHASE AFTER FLAT ROBBERS.
Policeman Back Was Shoeless, but
Caught One Fellow
Abandoned Their Plumber In a Street
Car and Fled.

Harry Ross, aged twenty-four years
old. OF 2ll West Thirty-fourth street. was
held In 5000 bail in the Harlem Court
this morning for examination on "A
charge of stealing diamonds and cloth
Ing, valued at $1,000, yesterday after
noon from the fiat OF John ]. Sullivan.
6S East One Hundred aud Twenty-third
street.
The wife Of Policeman Back. Of the
Fest One Hundred and Fourth street
station, who lives across the hall from
Mr.. Sullivan, saw two men leave Sulll-
vans fiat with three valises.
Mrs. Back awakened her husband. who
in his s~tocking-feet, followed the men.
They ran to Madison avenue and One
Hundred and Nineteenth street, where
they boarded n downtown ar
Seeing Back In pursuit, they jumped
from the car, leaving the valises be-
hind. Back caught one of the men,
who said he was Harry Ross. His com
panion escaped. He is said to be Joe
Wilson, an e~X-convict. on Ross's per
son and in the valises were found one
diamond ring, two gold rings, n
brooch n clothing, all OF which were
identified by Mr.. Sullivan in court this
morning.
The evening world., 1894-06-05

glided away. Near by was a little ele-
Walton. the tumulus perhaps of a forgot
ten race. Here was a point of vantage
proach. Here. like a knightly sentinel.
he took his stand. Let the excited rus
tics n far and wide, he cared not
dent duty to protect such sacred help
lessness.
There were shouts in the surrounding
woods. Out from the .copices rushed men
of the clin. they screamed in triumph,
and shook their rude Weapons In the air.
Miss MOBILES sprang to her feet, and with
the child. tightly clasped,, confronted
her lips were irm. Whoever these cruel
people were, they should not take hat
dear little baby from her. The press of
hnt tiny hand over her heart threw back
the springs of maternal heroism, She
could endure, she could die! The breeze
spread out her aiment, and revealed her
gracious outlines against the rock. Like
Andromeda. she was enchanted: like An
dromedl, she dauntlessly faced the mon
ster.
Then out from his post stepped the
%Rnightly sentinel, G ,TI Of manner, deter.
men exclaimed. and drew back respect
fully. "Hurrah for the professor" yelled
well, friends" he began, what is the
trouble" II he smiled as II e%ncourag-
ing children, Then an uproar responded,
stolen the child" It's Haworth's
baby "Drive her OUT" Lynch herr
an uproar as ruthless as when centu-
ries agone pltiless voices cried 'Crucify!'
, The professor waved his hand, Order
Is the shortest road to explanation" he
said, Here, you, Jim, you are the great
news centre; tell what Is this all
about?" and the telegraph operator told
the story OF the station agent and the
message Of the wire.
80 this is Haworth's baby" reflected
the professor. Then you can safely
dearest friend. you know, and the child's
godfather"
But the woman, the nurse" urged the
demanding its victim. she must
be locked up, she must be committed"
81 am a magistrate, you know" re-
Piled the professor. sereneiy. ." Will ex-
your homes. The sun Is shining briEh.-
The evening world., 1894-06-05

yet she did not regret her mad dash;
that dear little child, sleeping so peace.
fully on her lap, doubtless mad a fond
mother distracted from Its loss.
If she could restore II to those longing
arms, would she not have achieved n
deed noble for a mortal, since II was a
while she would be sensible and provi-
dent, she would seek out some kind per-
son and tell her story and be advised.
In the mean time. she was footsore, and
oh! 50 weary. The sunshine was pleas
ant, and the rocks at her back reflected
Its warmth There was something con-
soling, after all. IN the voice and touch
OF nature. They brought the balm OF
dropping lids and tranquil thoughts.
AS peacefully as that little child, so.
too. did Miss Noble sleep.
man, young, athletic, well made. reveal,
ing in every linoament OF his face and
movement OF his form the signs OF we'll
controlled power. Across his shoulders
was strapped a wallet, in his hand was
that little hammer that taps SO intclli.
gently for biologists. but now his ntten-
ton was not conccnt rated on the wealth
OF specimens around him. 1t was nxed
on the valley below, through which a
motley crew Of men and boys, armed
with guns u scythes and sticks, was
try sideH The descent of q wildcat or
an incursion OF tramps? Whatever II
was. It behooved him as n man Of au-
thority, to meet and direct these people
~ Nlo''lS 'NN'''Hs '" 'N'N Wv "
hardy, simple race. ~ rough OF deed as
thoV were blunt Of speech.
The man swung lightly from bush and
branch down the face OF the elm that
had seemed so impossible to Miss Mo-
bles. lie was about to speed across the
clearing when his eye caught the hutter-
ing OF drapery. He approached: he
stood with head reverently barred before
the slumbering pair. All! what a fair,
what a touching sight! Had some
nymph of the mountain snatched a
child from satyr and was she guarding
II through her innate. invincible purity?
What a picture OF sweet and moving in
nocence. consecrate in infancy, yet far
more holy In immaculate motherhood!
Like Action, this man drew away.
eager gaze infiamed his eyes. Like Ac-
teon, indeed, he was stirred. hut II was
in those thoughtful depths OF the soul
Where awelIs tender AND devoted ehiS.
The evening world., 1894-06-05

Prof. Rodney was head master OF the
famous boys school at Grafton. and
when he condescended to Joke the uni
verse must respond hs II at Jove's smile.
The field which presented itself was
surely not n OF still life. for its
principal exhibit was a child in arms
directly in trent OF her. screaming it's
war cry In discordant vowels, Now
Miss Mobiles knew far more about
babies-indeed. she had quite a respect
for that primary, organism on account
way 1t performed It's duties. As for this
human possibility she was quite wicked
enough to wish 1t a good way OFF. say
at l~nverary, for then there would be a
far cry.
And yet. 1t was a %nice-looking little
baby. too, in the intervals between
spasms when Its features momentarily
richly attired, with all that lavishness
a BENJAMIN. Evidently the woman that
held II was nurse and not mother; for
she wore the cap and manner OF
monthly wages and found. Miss Mobiles
curiosity than seuteness. x singular
looking creature she was Indeed, Iivid,
almost coloriess, with great bulging
thhither; + thick; silly lips. incessantly
daughter OF the SOIL" concluded Miss
Mobiles, mot Intelligent, but loving and
faithful unto death"
After a little both child and attendant
subsided into ntfui dozes, and then Miss
Mobiles glanced at the other occupants Of
the car. There was nothing fruitful for
chronological researchi q cluster OF yokels
The evening world., 1894-06-05
"B0NERI JACK" CAPTURED.
Highwayman Surrendered Only at
the Point of a Pistol.
His "Pal" Escaped with Vlasmick's
Watch and Money.

"Bowery Jack" a notorious sneak
thief and highwayman. according to
the police, whose right name is James
Buckley, was committed for trial by
Justice Voorhis, In Yorkville Court to-
day, on u charge of highway robbery.
He was made TO surrender early this
morning at the point of a pistol by
Policeman Grove, of the East Sixty
seventh street squad.
The complainant against him was
Charles Vlasmick, n middle-aged shoe
maker, living at $3.50 East Seventy-third
street. Vlasmick was walking along
Avenue b, near Seventy-first street,
on his way to his home at 1 o'clock.
when he was suddenly seized from be-
hind by two men and thrown to the
sidewalk.
n, one Of the thieves, whom he re recG r..
chest and grabbed him by the throat,
while the other thief rifed his pockets
and stole his silver watch and chain
The thie' es gave Vlasmick a parting
Kick as he lay PROSTATE on the side
walk, and then ran up the avenue. Was
mick had his voice left and used It. His
brought Policeman Grove to his aid.
The shoemaker was too excited to give
a coherent story. but pointed TO the two
men running up the avenue.
Grove blew his whistle and gave chase.
The men saw him coming. darted into
Seventy-s ,cond street, and just as he
reached that corner he saw them dis
appearing into a hallway OF a fiat. His
whistle was soon answered by two other
policemen, and while they guarded the
front of the house, he made a search In
the rear.
Grove found "Bowery jack trying to
squeeze himself through a small win
dow, leading into a room in the rear of
the house. Grove made him surrender,
but his accomplice escaped.
"Bowery Jack had nom of the stolen
property in his possession when searched.
When questioned about his accom-
plice, he remarked: "Do YOU think I'll
give him away? No; I'm not a
'squealer.' III take my medicine"
"Bowery Jack" is t~wenty-four years
The evening world., 1894-06-05

ly. what better time to make hayf And
viii You, and drive to the base 81 the
e the monster Assy' sl shsR' on s0 Sisc6 PsSaR1sdi. And
Once more Professor. Grant ap-
preached, and stood with head rever-
My e u lady, he said, If you
m9theriy old aunt whR viii be de-
charge. And then you can conhde to
her what you like regarding the cruel
misapprehenslon of these rough folk,
really. she is The ,as old aunt In
the world"
Aunt sophy; trulyl" softly inter
professor S"as sc aRsst srS1y. could sdc' 'Yoa knows owe
1eT m nS@eI h. Can mn 1t s,st be &Ros m,e fr, ses.
Catherine" corrected Miss Mobiles. yet
more softly
with two VS. Ell? I should rave
thought so strong-minded a young wo-
man too wise to get Involved In. such a
maze. How lucky 1t was l met you, and
how %strange!"
81 was on my way to visit Mamie,".
faltered Miss Mobiles, and then she told
her disheartening experience. But I
wouldn't have given up this sweet little
fellow" she famed in conclusion.
Mamie and to Haworth and explain
everything, And It SO happens" added
the professor, in a burst OF chiyalric
.mendacity, Aunt Sophy and ! are In
readiness to take a "Trip to the city to-
morrow. So when you are ~thoroughly
rested we will all have a pieasanat
journey together"
A pleasant journey, truly. How CRATE
full the nearness OF the ready hand and
the stout arm that had supported the
weary girl down the hill Too pleasant.
limits OF the railway. for sympathy and
love can outlast the longest Journey OF
life. Mamie laughs n shakes her curis,
as the rest OF us, Kittie.'
And certain II Is that however great Q
favorite Haworth's baby ie with his god
by the fetvid spettihe OF his s0dfAther0
wife.-Pittsbupg Commercial qazette.
The evening world., 1894-06-05
THE HAWORTHS' BABY.
C0tharine's Wsit, Which Led to a.
Strange Adventure.

Miss Mobiles reached the station In
ample time. With a elaboration which
pleased her she selected a seat in the
rear car of the morning train on the
shady side. She was on her way to visit
Mamie Grant, her intimate friend and
former schoolmate. who lived in the me-
tropolis at the other end OF the State.
Miss Mobiles. however, was more self
reliant than self-eficient, hence she
had ~disdained an escort; hence, too, She
had e~nsconced herself on the wrong
train. that is, on the accommodation,
which followed the special, like a jackal
humbly picking up the ~leavings of a
lion.
Miss Nobles's Christian name was
Catherine. but then, everybody called
her Miss Mobiles, she was deemed 30 dig
niied. 30 severe-an erroneous infer
snce. II Is here vehementiy protested.
fesultant from her eyebrows, which,
slough elegantly arched. were heavy,
and from a singular habit she had tried
% acquire OF thinking before she spoke.
Mamie Grant. indeed. called her Gather
Inc, and spelled It "Kathyryn," too
that eccentric form fulfilling her idea Of
style. Rodney Grant, Mamie's big
brother, had approved the change, say
ing that doubtless her friend COULDN'T be
TOO wise. he q also furnished q chart
OF. his witticism for his sisters sim
piiciy In his manner: Two ys;" for
The evening world., 1894-06-05
CHECK TO THE COAL BARONS.
The World" stands Between Them
and Coal Consumers.

Just as long as the coal combine arbi-
trarily fixes the retail price Of fuel at a
figure that is exorbitant THE World'
will continue its sale of household sizes
at $3.50 per ton. THAI price yields no
profit to 'The world,' because of the
long distance it has to be hauled and
because THE World" is not a coal dealer
equipped with all the appliances. But
$3.50 per ton would leave an ample profit
for the established dealer, as any n
can readily see.
Men in any line OF trade do not sell
their goods to any customer at a loss,
whenever the combine decides to
permit competition in the sale of coal
dealers jump at the chance of delivering
fuel at all the way from $3.T5 to "a per
ton.
1t follows as surely as the night fol-
lows the day that every penny above "a
. ton extorted from the heretofore help
less consumer adds just 30 much to the
reasonable, decent profit of the dealer.
The consumer is no longer helpless, for
1.-THE World" stands between him and
the barons. II his dealer has not yet
recovered his reason, but still demands
an exorbitant price for fuel, he may place
his orders at the. New. York or Brooklyn
offices of 1.-The World" and get his coal
at the uniform price of $3.50 per ton.
The evening world., 1894-06-05
BREWERS OFF FOR SYRACUSE
They Travel on n Special Vestibule
Train Of SIX Cars.

A special vestibule train of four Pull
man coaches, dining car and baggage
car, carrying seventy-five brewers, left
the Grand Central Station at $50 this
morning for Syracuse, where it is sched-
uled to arrive at 800 this afternoon.
The special ran as a section of the EN-
pire State express.
The thirty-fourth annual Convention of
the United States Brewers Association
will be held in Alhambra Hall, Syracuse,
tomorrow and Thursday. Only matters
OF interest to brewers throughout the
country are dealt with by the Associa-
ton. The matter of Sunday opening is
left for agitation to the various State
associations of brewers.
At the close of the Convention the
New York delegation will go on a spe-
cial train to Clayton. where they will
embark on the steamer Empire State
n cruise among the Thousand Islands,
returning to New York on Saturday
morning.
The evening world., 1894-06-05
JUMPED THREE STORIES.
An t~ninjurcd Pug Awaits nm Owner
at the Mercer street station.

There was a white pug dog with two
black spots on Its back tied up in the
back room OF the M4cer street police
station this morning awaiting an own
err. The animal was captured by Po-
liceman Joseph Grier just before mid
night.
He was passing through West Houston
street on his last lap before going Into
the station. and in front OF No. Sc the
dog came sailing through the air and
landed beside him. The policeman
looked up and saw a third-story win
dow open. The dog must have jumped
from there. But he didn't seem to mind
It a bit. and trotted gayly around the
policeman, giving vent to his sa~tisfac-
ton In short, Jerky barks.
Grier tried to arouse the people in the
house. but failing to do SO. TOOK the
dog to the station.
Grier when he reached the station.
"Where?'. asked the Sergeant, looking
over the desk n seeing only the po-
liceman.
Here" and the dog wns held up to
view, and greeted the Sergeant with a
loud bark.
Then the Sergeant wrote down the
animals general description In the blot
ter. together with the circumstances OF
his capture, and had him tied up.
The evening world., 1894-06-05

intent on euchre, two or three elderly
couples with baskets, a lad with a strap
Of books. Miss Mobiles inverted her gaze
felt more at home. Would she ever be
able to realize her ideals. which were
Just as vivid a. they had been a ear
s at graduation?
The train slackened and stopped at a
station. For some time Its habit of 80
doing had gradually become apparent to
Miss Mobiles to such an extent that she
is the shortest distance between two
COME to her that II Mamie were await
Ing her On her arrival Mamie would be
in the Blaze Of the disaster. for as a
preliminary Jolt indicated another inef-
fectual advance, the nursemaid In front
s sToand WIN With an an im, Expression ai%a'T ~ f fnfinite
cunning, noticed the open window with
a grin of maniacal Joy, and coolly
tossed the baby through 1t as II showing
II the way to Banbury Cross!
For once, Miss Mobiles acted from an
unphilosophic impulse; without even
considering that she would not take
most fruitful ~paleozoic period. she
dashed headlong and needless through
the aisle, out the door, and OFF the steps
into the whirling dust of the departing
That good angel whose duty It is to
guide the feet OF women in getting oft
cars must have been able just then to
give his undivided attention. perhaps
the A~malgamated Union of Horse-Car
Conductors had struck, for Miss Mobiles
alighted In safety. Beyond the road-bed
ran a little brook, and there on Its bank,
In the sedges and soft mud, she found
the child, smiling up Into Its %rescuer's
face.
you dear little fellow!" cried Miss
Mobiles, az she clasped the boy to her
breast-ahl how natural that soft, Sc
cure strain even to Hypatia or Portal
and then she Viewed and contemplated
her environments. The train had gone
on, and to such an unwonted distance
as to be out Of sight, and there she was.
Ing a walt yet more forIorn. Well, the
only. thing to be done was to give over
her burden into some safe keeping, and
then 10 resume her Journey. Doubtless
moderate sum. would take charge Of It.
The evening world., 1894-06-05
BOLD HUNTER IN THE PARK.
With Gun and Spurs He Goes in
Search of Adventure.
The Boy Had Been to q Show and
Saw Indians and Cowboys.

While Park Policeman Connell was
walking along the pathway on the west
side Of Central Park, near One Hundred
and Third street. at 6.l0 o'clock this
morning he saw Charles Hammel, four
teen years old. Of 81 Columbus avenue.
looking up into the tallest trees Of that
locality. When Hammel saw the police
man he lodged behind some shrubbery
as IL to avoid him.
The policeman called to the lad to
stop and arrested him. The boy car
ried on his right shoulder an air-gun
and tightly strapped to his legs were
a pair OF linemen's spurs. In his pock-
cts were several boxes full Of buckshot.
He explained to the policeman that he
got the u from his brothers cleo
trical store. The rife, he said, was his
own, and he was simply looking for
birds. He said the rife would not carry
the shot into the trees with sufficient
force to kill the birds; so he provided
himself with spurs in order to climb
the trees.
Policeman Connell learned that young
Hammel had been to see q Wild West
show yesterday, and, stimulated BY the
feats of the Wild West performers, he
marksman upon the songsters OF the
forest. He therefore got up at s o'clock
this morning and started FOR the Park.
He said he thought he could get two
hours practice before he had to go to
work.
Justice Simms at the Harlem Court
committed the lad to the custody of the
Gerry Society. to give Agent Mulligan
an opportunity to find out where he got
the spurs. as wen as something more of
his antecedents.