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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1895-10-18

desire to see the trades unions grow more pow
erful, but just as the trades unions develop, so
does the oppressor increase his method of re-
sstance. In your own state, the forces of the
government are at the beck and call of the
monopoist In the old countries, all of the
capitastic class, from the throne down, are
behind the scab when he takes the place of the
member of well-organized trades union fight
ing in righteous cause l respectfully submit
that democratic government, such as this is,
has no right to use its arms for the oppression
of trades unions. l should rather support
trades unions.
"'The battle of to-day is not the right to vote
or worship, but the right to labor-that is So
cialisn The means of life should be so dis
tributed that every one may partake of them,
and labor should be protected by changing the
method by which those who work the least
shall receive the most. No community is
rightly governed when one set of men live in
novels and another in palaces.
Sometimes the Republican party wins, and
sometimes the Democratic, but labor never
wins. The remedy is socialism.
Organize to fight boil, parties, just as you fight
your employer for better wages and shorter
hoursn
To Star reporter he said
cit is conceded that the Republican party
will carry the next presidential election, but
the Populists will carry several states-if they
are not counted out"
"And if they are?"
"Then the deluge," replied Mr.. Hartie with
a smile. at will come. If the regular troops
had fired upon the strikers in Chicago, the del
uge would have occurred then and there, with
blood and terror
"But did you notice how the presence of the
troops quieted the waves of disorder"
eyes, it did," assented Mr. Hardie." Moth
ing but superstition. 1t is not reason. 1t is
the flag. The people have superstitious awe
for the flag. Whenever the flag is raised they
all back before it as the heather fell back be-
fore the ark of Cod Patriotism is super
'tition. Socialism is the doctrine of universal
peace. When it comes, war goes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1895-10-18

In a recent speech at Glyndon Park, Mary
land, Powderly said lie was of the opinion that
the workingnen of New York City think more
Of rum OIL Sunday than anything else. The
ing men in that city spend $4,000 daily, or
SIS, 900 ooo year. And Mr.. Powderly further
illustrated the huge cost Of the drink bill to the
workingnen in other cities. He had seen the
saloouteepers in the city where he resided
plotting aliens through their examination for
citizenship and theft voting them like cattle,
selling their votes to the highest bidder. as
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1895-10-18

THE governor of Arkansas also has 'sand. "
He declared that the Corbett-Fitzsimmon prize
fight should not take place in his state; that he
would prevent it if he had to call out the mill
tia. 'Rah for Governor Clarkel Would to
God the governor of Kansas had as muck
backbone. ..
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1895-10-18

THE people can unite for the battle of 1896
with the INITIATIVE, the REFERENDUM, the
IMPERATIVE MANDATE for platform We do
not see how they can unite with much else add
ed. If they can, all right; we are with them.
If they cannot, we are for union with the above
for our declaration of principles. But unite we
MUsT-following "leaders'' if we can, but
uniting without our leaders if we must The
time is here when not to unite means eternal
failure to win.-Grander Age, Handsboro, Miss.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1895-10-18

EVERY man can occupy piece of ground az
by 6-feet after while. The Plutocrats will have
to allow him that much.-Grander Age.
What's the matter with cremating the poor
devil and using his ashes for fertilizerl
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1895-10-18

If the silver Democrats will agree to abide by
the decision of the Democratic convention of
90, and can make it appear that they can make
the masses of the Democratic party do the same,
how much money will the gold combination
spend to control .he convention? Answer, all
the money that ten thousand banks and the
army of mercenary politicians can spend.
Fifty millions would be cheap to perfect the
title of the gold trust to the Democratic party
for another four years.@Silver Knight.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1895-10-18
MEN AND DEEDS.
Wanted /: Men

Wanted Men
Not systems fit and wise.
Not faiths with rigid eyes,
Nor wealth in mountain piles,
Nor power with gracious smiles
Not een the potent pen.
Wanted Men.
Wanted Deeds
Not words of winning note,
Not thoughts from life remote,
Not fond religious airs,
Not sweetly languid prayers,
Not love of sects and creeds.
Wanted Deeds
Men that can dare and do;
Men looking for the new,
Not prating of the old:
Good life and action bold
These the occasion needs:
Men and Deeds.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1895-10-18

THE BETTER DAY is coming. The dawning
of the grander age is not so far away as some
think, and there are many eyes who view the
misery OF to-day that will see the beginning of
the happiness of the future, when all men will
Gas brothers be-" Cheer up and put your
shoulder to the wheel, brother, and help in the
birth of the new time, when hate will die, and
love of man toward be universal.-The
Grander Age
He's true to God who's true to man; wherever
wrong is done,
To the humblest and the weakest meath the
al-beholding sum-
That wrong is also done us; and they are slaves
most base
Whose love of right is for themselves, and not
for all their race.
JAMES Russell LOWELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
Marriage Licenses,

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following: Albert S. Frank of Baltimore,
Md, and Frances l.. Chambers of this city;
Henry Simms and Annie Drummer; Hiram
Manley and Gertie Green; Joseph T. Crown
and Maria Brown; John w. Streets and
Hattie Boswell; Philip E. Schultz and
Mary A. Rowe; Clifford V. Sparrow and
Ellen Lowdernilk; Winter d. North and
Emma C. Sherwood, both of Baltimore,
Nd; Robt. NJ. Montgomery and Cora r.
Burson; Geo. r. Brown of Augusta, Ga,
and Emma l.. Lindsay of Loudoun county,
Va; VIM NJ. Heinlne and Nettie E. Har-
vey; Sidney L. Clements and Alice w.
Harris, both of Ivy Depot, Va; d. Frank
lin Rush and Ethel A. Dodd, both of Lou
doun county, Va; Arthur D. Moffett of
Loudoun county, Va, and Annie \. Rich
ards of Prince Georges county, Nd; Cortia
Il. Baughman of Montgomery county, Md,
and Jennie T. Willett of Fairfax county,
Va; Chas. c. Cloe and Gertrude Black
burn, both of Stafford county, Va; John
Reid of this city and Mary j. Powers of
Boston, Mass; George Frye and Mary y.
Toney; William Weaver and Emma Head;
Judson Taylor and Rena Divine; Geo. A.
Tracey and Elizabeth A. Waters; Aloysius
Warner and Nette B. Erickson; James II.
Jenkins and Bertha a. Anders, both of
Fairfax county. Va; Mortimer Petit and
Mamie Grimsby, both of Fairfax county,
Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Sanitary officer Frank Gives Out
Railroad Tickets.

Sanitary Officer Frank Gives Out
Railroad Tickets.
Sanitary Officer Frank was supposed to
have holiday today. but he spent the morn
ing hours in his office at police headquarters
and welcomed the numerous guests who
called to ask for assistance of various kinds.
The rush started in yesterday, when more
than score Of men and women called and
asked for favors of every kind and descrip-
ton. Most of them however, wanted trans
portat:on, they desired to visit relatives
in the country, or in some distant city, but
those who were able-bodied, with a few eX-
ceptions, were told that walking was good
and were instructed as to the best route to
take.
II want ter go home" was what number
of young Colored women said as they en-
tered the office.
Where is your homer they were invar-
iably asked, and the invariable response was
"Virginia."
wanted, and most of them were accommo-
dated. They had come here looking for
work as domestics, but had been unable to
get situations and wanted to return where
they knew they had resting places and
would get plenty to eat
Two men claiming to be oyster dredgers
were among the male callers, ana they tod
their usual stories of harI life and cruel
treatment on oyster boats, and, as matter
of charity, as we'll as of economy, they were
given transportation to Baltimore. Then
there was blind man who called and want
ed to be sent to Charlottesville, Va, saying
this was his first appearance here, while the
records show that just year ago blind
man answering his name and description
was sent away Those who called today for
transportation were told to call tomorrow,
but the sick ones mad to be cared for and
were sent to the different hospitals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
Mr.. Carry's Answer.

Answering the petition filed several days
ago by Builders VIM. Yost & Bro, Brewer
Albert Carry says that in insisting upon
the employment of union men by the build
ers he has only the desire to protect his
own interests. The builders agreed in their
contract with him, he says to employ none
but union men, in obedience to his wishes
and he denies that they have any right to
an injunction restraining him from pre-
venting them from employing any but
union men on the two buildings they are
erecting for him. The Messrs. Yost having
contracted to employ none but union labor,
Mr. Garry says that he has every right to
enforce that contract, explaining that he
has nothing whatever to do with the con-
troVersy between them and the Carpenters
Union. Through his attorney, Mr.. Alexan-
der Fl. Bell, Mr.. Carry asks therefore, that
the petition of the builders for an injunc-
ton be denied by the court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
FEDERATION OF LABOR
Many Matters Discussed at Last Nights
Meeting.
Considering the Grievances of Work.
fngmcn-The Coming Annual
Election.

The regular meeting of the Federation
Of Labor was held last night, with Presi-
dent James F. McHugh in the chair.
The contract committee reported that
they had had interviews with Secretaries
Smith and Olney in reference to the allie
cation that in their departments there are
employees who work both for the govern
ment and for outside parties. Both Off
Gals promised to investigate. The COM
mittee also reported that painters are
working at the bureau of engraving and
printing for 30 cents per day below the
scale fixed by the union. which is $3.50 for
eight hours.
1t was reported also that members of the
Musical Assembly permanently employed
at good wages are doing outside work in
competition with unemployed members,
and the secretary was instructed to notify
the Musical Assembly.
The legislative committee reported that
they had been unable to obtain from Sena-
tor Call copy of the report of the Dis
trlct Commissioners on the subject of a
proposed issue of bonds, made last year to
Congress and that they had been informed
that all copies of the report not in libraries
are in the custody of Commissioner Trues-
dell, who declines to give any out.
A special committee, composed of Messrs
Milford Spohn. chairman, and George o.
Cook of the Bricklayers and f. J. Rea of
the Eccentric Engineers was appointed to
cooperate with the legislative committee in
reference to preparing protest against the
proposed bond issue as recommended by the
District Commissioners and to lay the same
before the proper committee of Congress
"A report by the delegate from the labor
bureau stated that the committee has leased
Bunch's Hall as headquarters from January
I; also, that number of organizations have
promised to sublet rooms for meeting pur-
poses from the bureau. Five trustees for the
bureau will be elected at the next meeting
of the directors.
Credentials of delegates from the Plate
Printers, Bakers and Eccentric Engineers
were received and the delegates seated.
The following appropriations for District
Assembly No. 66, knights of Labor'S herdic
line were reported: Painters, SO a month as
long as donations are needed Eccentric En-
gineers, So and Carpenters, $25, with more
if needed.
There was some talk after adjournment
IN reference to some of the offices to be filled
at the semi-annual election January 8, and
these were the leading names mentioned
for president: James F. McHugh. the in
cumbent, and S. H. Bell, prominent men,
her of Columbia Typographical Union; and
for secretary, Mr.. Watts of the Marine En-
gineers and Joseph K. Potter, the incum-
bent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25

To the Editor of The E, cninG Star:
AS chairman of the board Of managers
of the Associated Charities, 1 desire to eX-
press my great satisfaction at your ap-
prevail of the plan outlined for our work
for the winter, indicated in the leading
editorial in last evenings Star. We fully
realize that actual material relief in many
cases must be afforded, and we would not
have the many readers of The Star believe
that we are not in favor of giving such
assistance, and it is the very best method
of rendering such relief most effective that
we are now earnestly engaged in formu-
lating, a committee having already been
selected to confer with the Commissioners
on this very important subject at an early
day. We also recognize the fact that dur
ing the cold weather at least special relief
measures will be necessary, and our COM
mittee is now considering this subject
with a view to ascertaining what steps
should be taken in reference to the colec
ton and disbursement of such special
funds as may be necessary. In the mean
time we are pr occurring from cooperating
organization and individuals proper relief
for all cases of actual need. No case of
suffering mas gone unrelieved. and we
pledge ourselves that hone will go unre-
iieved. What We do insist upon in regard
to relief giving is that societies making
this work prominent feature of Their Or
ganiZaton have never in any of the larger
cities succeeded in bringing about the de-
sired cooperation of the various relief
giving agencies. while experience has
proven that those societies which have
adopted the non-relef- giving policy lex
cepting, of course, temporary relief in ur-
gent cases. have been very successful in
bringing about such cooperation. We
rec pgniZe, of course, the Importance of
finding work in all cases where people are
able to work, and a committee now has
this subject under consideration. We trust
that arrangements can be made whereby
we will tie enabled to offer work to all
those who are able to work and who have
others dependent upon them who suf-
fering from cold or hunger. At present we
are able, through cooperating agencies, to
offer work at wood saving at 81 per cord
to all men whose families are actually Suf-
fering. This does not mean, of course,
that we attempt to give work to all I'M
employed men, but that we can offer work
to those to whom would otherwise have
to offer aims. We feel that our board is I
subject for congratuls ton, in that SO many
of the existing charitable organizations
have given it promises of entire co-opera-
ton and bid it God soee3 in the work of
investigating and classifying the numerous
applications, to the end that all needy poor
may be relieved and all suffering because
Of want may be alleviated. The detective
labors'' of the Associated Charities is the
smallest of it's functions. its object being
not so much to expose the unworthy, as to
discover the worthy.
Cordially, B. 7. JANNEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
AMONG THE UNFoRTUNATEs.
Christmas ut the Jail and OtheI
Public Institutions.


Christmas day at the District Jail was OBJ
served by making it an occasion for the re-
ception of visitors, and few Of the 800 pris-
oners failed to receive a visit from friends
or relatives. OF course, about every visitor
brought deicacies for the unfortunate
ores, ard those prisoners who were not re-
memtered by relatives or friends shared
the good things brought to their more fort
urate fellows. The prison bill Of fare did
not depart from that served on other days,
however, although Warden Leonard served
the best of good. substantial food.
Superintendent Stoutenburgh of the Wash
i'-gton Asylum and workhouse served his
charges with a dinner of oysters, turkey
and mirce pes. The prisoners were per-
mitted to receive visitors, about all of the
visitors bringing presents or delicacies and
the inmates were rot required to perform
any labor today. In the afternoon religious
services appropriate to the day were held
Following the long-established custom of
the institution. the day at the boys reform
school vas made a general holiday, and
the DO boys there will retire tonight after
having spent a most enjoyable day. An
extra nice breakfast was served this morn
ing, and from that time until dinner the
boys participated in games dear to the
heart of every boy. Bags of candy We're
games as checkers and other games which
can be enjoyed indoors. Then great din
ner of roasted young pig, with sweet po-
tatoes and other delicacies, was enjoyed.
after which more games followed until
supper time. The evening meal was light
one, with apples, cakes and oranges as side
dishes. This evening Mrs. Shellaherger,
the wife OF the superintendent. will delight
the smaller boys by providing a great
CT ristmas tree for them. Mrs. Shellaber-
ger has also provided an entertainment
this evening for the entire school, consist
ing of music, IeCitations and readings. In
deed, the superintendent and his wife in
tend that the day shall be spent in the old
fashioned way, as If they and the boys
we're really one great family.
At the girls reform school the day was
spent in about the same way as at the
boys reform school, the twenty-one girls
being made happy by an extra fine break
fast and a regular turkey dinner, with
| cakes. candy and fruits as side issues
The girls sang Christmas carols; they We're
visited by The board of trustees, and a
huge Christmas tree, loaded with presents
from the trustees, Elatron and teachers,
was the one 81 eat feature of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Willie Burnette's Life is Just Ebbing
Away.
Victim of Reckless DrivinE-Bnd Cut
ting Affair on Christmas Eve
Other Local Notes.

Willie Burnette's life at IL o'clock this
morning, when The Stars representative
called upon the sufferer, was fast ebbing
away. While horns We're blowing on the
outside, and salutations of Merry Christ
mas We're heard at frequent intervals,
the twelve-year-old newsboy struggled and
gasped for sustaining breath. The child is
scarcely more than baby. Gathered about
him then were his loved ones. He slept at
intervals under the influence of morphine.
Systematically, he would open his eyes and
soft words of comfort would greet his ear.
He appeared to understand everything, and
sometimes would reply. Rev. c. Alvin
Smith, the pastor of Peck Memorial Church,
was among the early callers on the stricken
child. Willie was q member of his church,
ard until recently one of the choir boys.
Yesterday the child lay all day perfectly
still. Today his sufferingS caused him to
turn about frequently.
The belief of the physician that the end
is near has not been hidden from the
family. The various members keep gath
cred about the bed constantly that they
may be with the child when the end
comes.
The season has made the accident doubly
sad. Much interest is being taken in the
case, and an endless stream Of inquiries
as to the condition of the sufferer Is kept
up. Willie is small. with light hair, blue
eyes and fair complexion.
The physician and all who have been
gathered about him during the terrible
hours since his breast was crushed. say he
has been one of the bravest of sufferers.
Badly Cut.
Charles Forster will spend his Christmas
in the seventh precinct lookup. At II
o'clock last night he assaulted Harry Dod-
son with a stone, inflicting a CHASTITY cut
over the eye. The wound is jagged and
deep. The sight will probably be perma-
nently affected. as the man could not see
this morning. 1t is supposed the nerves Of
the eye were injured by the shock. 1t is
alleged that Dodson was held by Sonny
Epps. pal of Forster, while the blow. was
inflicted The three had engaged in row,
in which the injured man pitted himself
against Epps and Forster. They are all
police subjects. Forster was arrested by
Officer j. j. Sullivan. Dodson lives at 1903
SD street. -.-- .,,.,-r ....rI
Notes.
Albert E. Angel went upon a newly laid
out subdivision in the Rock creek district
yesterday and cut down an ornamental
tree. Thos. NJ. Bond. who represents H.
p. Waggaman, the owner of the property,
swore out a warrant against Angel charg-
ing him with malicious trespass. The tree
cut down is one of the set the subdivision
owners paid 81 apiece for.
Edward r. Reynolds plate-glass front
at 1898 NJ street was kicked in last night
by Owen B. Kelley. A little further up
confectionery, Kelley, it is alleged. helped
himself TO sweet goods. He was sled
on two charges, destroying private prop
erty and petit larceny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
KNIGHTS OF MALTA.
Crusader COmmandery. No. $50, Insti
tutcd With an Albright Session.


Crusader Commandery, No. $50, Knights
of Malta, was formally organized in the hall
OF the new commandery, $40 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, Monday night, and the
ceremonies lasted until near daylight Tues
day morning. Nearly two hundred, includ-
ing charter members and visiting knights
were present Two degrees were conferred
on eighty men. Supreme Lecturer DR.. e. w.
Samuel of Mount Carmel officiated as Or
ganizer The election of officers resulted as
follows F. NJ. Skinner, commander; DR.. j.
II. kennard, generalissimo; Charles L. Con-
rad, captain general; Rev. o. r. Bourne,
prelate; o. H. Budlong, recorder; Bradley
S. Dixon, assistant recorder; John ID. Scho-
field, treasurer, and Charles H. Williams,
senior warden. DR.. Charles T. Lindsay was
unanimously elected past commander, in
recognition of services in promoting the Or
ganization. Supreme Attorney Edwards of
the Supreme Commandery, Knights of Nal
ia, of Philadelphia, was present and brought
TO DR.. Lindsay beautiful gold badge and
coin insignia, as a gift from the COM
maRdery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
Accident to Blanche Walsh.

Miss Blanche Walsh was obliged to ap-
pear in Trilby at the Lafayette last even
ing with her arm in sling, the result Of
a knife wound received during the after
neon while cutting a book Miss Walsh
was drawing the paper knife toward her
when it slipped and made deep cash in
her forearm. Although the wound was
not serious It was deemed best to put the
injured member in plaster cast, and this
necessitated Miss Walsh's appearance with
her arm in a sling. She was resting easily
last evening, however, after the perform
aHce, and no serious effects are anticipated.