Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-10
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
THE GOLD-BUGS MAD.

The Fourth of July celebration at Garrett
was great success in every respect. 1t is a
long time since Garrett had so large crowd
After the usual preliminary exercises, the
audience listened to novel Declaration of In
dependence, delivered by Miss Emma Clark.
1t was an original poem, embodying all of the
features of the old Declaration, with the addi-
ton of several new features. Miss Clark is the
author of the new Declaration, and in it she
displays rare talent. Garrett may we'll be
proud of her.
The next speaker was Rev. Eugenia St.
John. Her address was fully up to date-it
was truly Kansas speech by an all-over Kan
sas woman Kansas history is at her tongues
end. Her manner of delivery is bright, snap
by and entertaining, and she says great deal
in little time. She dwelt upon present-day
issues, and the way she poured the "medicine"
into her listeners reminded us of the good
mother who gives her children castor-oil dis
euised in some palatable drink or syrup. 1t
was mastery effort.
After dinner, Miss Laura Gregg delivered
short, appropriate address, and she was follow
ed by short, pithy address by N. l.. Bowman.
Next was a recitation by little Miss Willhoite,
which was we'll received and highly compli
mented.
Next came THE speech of the afternoon, by
Rev. c. H. St. John. 1t was political speech
not partisan speech, for no political party
was mentioned, but he dealt with the questions
that are now occupying the minds of the peo-
pie. The silver sentiment predominated, and
the speaker poured hot shot into the camp OF the
eold-bugs. The vast crowd cheered Justify.
The Popuists, silver Republicans and silver
Democrats were highly pleased, but the yellow
bellies were so mad that they couldn't see
straight-and they haven't recovered yet. 1t
was amusing to see them gnash their teeth and
"cuss"
This ended the days proceedings, and the
crowd dispersed, the majority remaining to see
the splendid display of fireworks at night.
Mr.. St. Johns address pleased the silyerites
so we'll that he was invited to speak on the sill
YER question at night, which he invitation he
accepted. At night, an enthusiastic silver
meeting was held in the court ROOM A. j.
Smith was chosen chairman, and w. \. Penny,
secretary. 1t was moved and seconded that
committee of five be appointed to use their i'm
huence to encourage all who are friendly to the
cause of silver to enlist in the noble work.
The committee consists of Capt. John r. Eos
ter O. P. Gregory, L. N. Judd, N. Pontious
and T. !. Anderson 1t was moved and sec
onded (Which motion carried) that there be
mass convention of all parties favorable to sill
yer, July 18th, at the court house, in Garnett,
to select delegates to attend the silver conyen-
ton at Topeka, July 10th. The meeting was
then entertained by Mr.. St. John, whose re-
marks were frequently and loudly applauded.
Mrs. St. John followed her husband, bringing
out several points which he had failed to men,
ton. These two worthy people have travelled
all over Europe, and have studied the financial
systems of the old world They know just
what they are talking about, and they know
how to tell it.
The meeting adjourned to meet in mass cons
vention, July 13th
Ex-Governor ST. JOHN spoke at Marshall
town, Iowa. on the Fourth, and Jerry Simpson
spoke at Dodge City, Iowa, on the same day.
TAoI< Iarrx fxrO