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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-02-20
A DYING SPARK
Stop Right Now! Don't Light
Another! You're Burn
ing Your Brains.
WRECKS ALONG THE sTREETsIDE

Oft-times tobacco's vic
TINS look at the dying
spark in the cigar stump
or at the big masticated
"chaw" of tobacco just
expectorated, and with
nerves nicotinized with
tobacco, mentally re-
solve, "Now, that is nv
last, I will never use it
o~o;r kra- fbof ~ 10
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-02-20

Terry of Arkansas has cultivated a
remarkable suit of chrysanthemum hair
in the summers recess between con-
crosses. If he could coax bis locks to
unkink themselves, he would rival in
this respect Buffalo Bill
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
CHESTER. ENGLAND.

a New Charity Organization Fraud.
The committee of the Chester Charity
Organization Society, at whose meeting OF
Monday the Duke Of Westminster presided,
reported that it had been forced on theii
mind during the past year that there was Z
growing Discrimination to work. They ex-
pressed fear that the opportunities fol
''tripping'' and holiday making generally
were "sapping the good old English habit
of sticking to work. Dr.. Jayne expressed
hope that this wasn't true, and
succeeded in getting the clause ex-
plunged from the report. We are
only sorry that it is not
true. With people dying Of starva-
ton through want Of employment on the
one side and of overwork on the other the
'good old English habit Of sticking to
work. seems just little out Of pkce, and
more holiday making, with consequent
relaxation for the overworked ones and
opportunity for employment for the work
less, would be in order. But this Charity
Organization Society is an unmitigated
fraud it is all organization and no charity,
and the way in which it grinds the faces Of
the poor and uses every means to cut of
every resource and drive people to suicide
and starvation is enough to rouse the indig'
nation of the meekest.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
Know ThySelf.
SCIENCE HELPS YOU TO eH
YOUR OWN DOCTOR.
From the Era, Bradford, Pa.

From the Era, Bradford, Pa.
Too few people are acquainted with
the rapid advance of medical science.
and too many doctors are still plod-
ding in the old paths. Once 1t comes to
pass that people know themselves, that
all physicians are abreast OF the
worlds knowledge. much Of our SUI
fering will come to an end. Medical
scientists are not delving into the
depths of knowledge for the mere BEN
eft Of brother physicians. but for the
benefit Of the world. They place In
the hands Of the we'll man a means of
keeping well, in the hands of the sick
man a means of recovery. To the par
ent they give the power Of saving the
child. Science Is working for you-wfll
you accept the proffered help?
Mrs. George Rowend, an estimable
lady who resides at M. 276 East Main
Street, has cause to feel grateful to-
ward the science of medicine.
She stated to a reporter that she
had been suffering with female
trouble for many ears. She had been
doctored for the ailment for long
time--in fact, nearly all her life-and
mad never received anything more tnau
temporary relief. During the last three
years her condition grew worse and
was aggravated by an affection Of the
heart. Her health was so poor that she
found 1t almost impossible to perform
her household duties.
II never believed in proprietary med
icines." said Mrs. Rowend, but one
day last fall I read an article in q
newspaper which told Of the cures eff
fected by Or. Williams Pink Pills, and
I decided TO try the medicine. Before
I had taken the contents Of one box
began to feel better. The depressing
weakness which had bothered me for
so many years began to disappear. and
the action of the heart at once be
came stronger and more regular.
IT took nine boxes of the pills and
I am now feeling better than I have
for several years. and have unbound
ed faith in the medicine"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain AL
the elements necessary to give new Me
and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They are for sale
by all druggists, or may be had by mall
from Dr. Williams Medicine Company.
Schenectady, N. Y, for so cents per
box, or six boxes for $3.50.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
LYONS, FRANCE.

The International Solid ,rlty Of Labor.
In an article on the ''Affaires du Trans
vaal,n in LIE Socialiste de POuest, the
writer says: GAS some months ago the
German Socialists strenuously affirmed
international Social Democracy apropos of
the Sedan fetes, and protested with energy
against official chauvinism, so also the
English Socialists have determined on the
occasion of other chauvinist manifestations
in London to fully affirm the idea of inter-
nationalism. - The article goes on to speak
in the most cordially appreciative manner
of the sentiments expressed in the mani
festo. We are glad to see our efforts
in the direction Of international solidarity
SO warmly reciprocated and acknowledged
by our comrades in other lands, and trust
that neither capitalist nor monarchical
Vaccinations will be able to break the
bonds of unity among the workers of all
countries which are constantly growing
closer and stronger.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
World OF Labor
THE TWO SOULS.

Written for the Socialist Newspal er Union
QUESTION.
Two souls about to leave the earth,
Two souls, the same IN years, by birtn.
And we are taught future waits
For every soul beyond death gates.
A state of utter joy or woe,
Fen as the passing soul doth show
That He, who gveth all things BIRTH
Doth watch o. err all that goeth forth.
Life has been good for Marguerite,
With every happiness replete.
The favored child Of loving care,
With gifted mind and beauty rare;
Her years appear, to mortal sight,
As stainless as the lilies white.
No one can doubt that angels wait
To bear her soul through heavens gate.
A child of poverty, poor Meg,
With choice to either starve or beg,
Had little thought for darksome shame
When, in rich guise, the tempter came
Since that sad time her years have been
Stained with the noisome trail of sin;
And yet they might have been SO rare
If blessed with that which makes life tair
Now, to which state should enter IN
This soul no pressed by want to SIM
ADA PIKE GOODWIN.
Los Angeles, Cal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

BY local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There Is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiamed con-
dition Of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When the tube is in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when 1t is en-
tirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed for.
ever; nine cases out OF ten are caused
by Catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness Caused by. Ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. 0.
Sold by druggists; 75c.
Halls Family Pills, Csc.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.
Dangerous Trades to Be Oficially In
yestigated.

Dangerous Trades to Be Ohicially In
yestigated.
1.-Two important departmental commit.
tees have been appointed by the Home
Secretary says the Australian Work
man, "to inquire into conditions injurious
to health or dangerous to the life and limb
of workers in large variety Of industries.
One committee is appointed to inquire into
the following trades-viz., india rubber
works, paper staining, coloring, and ena-
melting, dry cleaning, basic Stag works,
and the manufacture of silicate Of cotton,
electric generating works, sole stitching by
American machinery, glass polishing, file
cutting, bronzing and metallic chrome
powder in photographic works, flour mills,
use of converters in metal works, use Of
steam locomotives in factories, licking Of
labels for reels in thread mills, use Of in.
flammable paints in shipbuilding yards.
&c.; galvanized ironworks, process Of
diving with arseniate Of soda, manufacture
of grindstones and emery wheels, use Of
lead in various forms in print and dye
works, testing of bottles by compressed
air, and bottling of arated waters. A
committee, has also been appointed, meet
ing at Leeds, to inquire more especially
into industries in which anthrax occurs
among the workers. The trades are wool
sorting, bone factories, hair factories,
brush making, fell -mongers, furriers, and
tanners (employments in which anthrax
occurs), wool combing, blanket slowing
and tentering. warp dressing, carbonizing,
grinding, &C., of rags, flock making, and
feather cleaning.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
LONDON, ENGLAND.
sydney Webb on the Legal Regulation
of the Hours of Work.

sydney Webb on the Legal Regulation
of the Hours of Work.
Sydney Webb, in his new book on Trades
Unionism IN England, says: The wage
Garner does not, like the shop keeper.
merely sell a piece Of goods which is car
ried away; it is his whole life which, for
the stated term. he places at the disposal
of his employer. What hours he shall
work, when and where he shall get his
meals, the sanitary conditions of his EN-.
ployment, the safety Of the machinery, the
atmosphere and temperature to which he is
subjected, the fatigues or strains which he
endures, the risks of accident or disease
which he has to incur-all these are matters
no less important to the workman than his
wages.
Yet about the majority of these vital con-
ditions he cannot bargain at all. We see,
therefore, that many Of the most vital con-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
UTRECHT, HOLLAND.

Annual Congress of the Dutch Labor
Party.
The Second Annual Congress of the So
cialist Labor Party of Holland will be held
in this city on April 9Th aud April 9th.
Among the many important questions to be
discussed and acted upon are:
1. Report of national secretaries.
9. Discussion of the order Of business Of
the London International Congress.
3. Plan of organization for farmers and
farm laborers.
4. Social legislation.
5. Naturalization of railroads, ferries,
canals, telephones, gas works, etc.
6. Organized labor, its economic strug-
giles, and its position towards the govern
ment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
BERNE, SWITZERLAND.

The Municipal Employees Organize.
The municipal employees of this city have
organized into federation for the purpose
of realizing the following demands: Ten
hours workday; abolition of piece and con-
tract work; no emplcye to be discharged
without two weeks notice; minimum rate
of wages to be francs; double pay for
overwork; the inspectors and other officials
in the municipal labor department shall be
nominated by the employees. The organizer
of this organization is the we'll known Labor
leader and Socialist, NJ. Wassilieff, Secre-
ta1y of the Basic Central Labor Union.
The Municipal Employees Union has already
over 800 members.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

We fear that one of the defense
less Cubans" reported in late Havana
letter to be murdered by Spaniards Is
too dead to ever get over it. He was
"shot to death after hacking him with
his machete.. On the first machete
blow he lost an arm, and the second
his head" When the Spaniards get to
shooting headless men to death 1t is
high time for the nations of the earth
to interfere.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
Precocious Depravity.

Mamma" said Johnny, "if the
bottom should come out of your sieve
would you put it into the hands OF q
receiver"
"Not necessarily" replied his moth
err, but if you don't go and bring in
that kndling I'll put you into the
han Is of your father" Chicago Trib-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
CARMAUX, FRANCE.

The Cooperative Glass Factory.
The Abb (Carmaux) Cooperative Glass
Factory is now definitely registered with a
capital of 500, Oss francs, and one quarter OF
the capital has been deposited in accordance
with the law, in the hands of local notary.
The men working at the foundations and
dwellings for the new buildings, on being
apprised of the accomplished fact, raised
cheers for the workers. factory and the So
cis. revolution.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
Made Him Feel Bad.

Mamma-Towmy, I'm ashamed OF
you. What makes you act SO rude to
your Uncle Robert?
Tommy-Well, mamma, every time
he comes here he says: Hello, Tom.
my, how big your are! You've grown
a foot since 1 saw you last" And il
makes me feel like centipede. Harp
er's Bazaar.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

A San Francisco woman sent her
husband to a gold cure, but it failed to
reform him. Then she abandoned gold
and inserted four small pieces of lead
into his system and he hasn't drunk
drop since.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

The uprising in South Africa is said
TO be the direct result Of the Jameson
raid, the savages being encouraged by
his failure to try their own hands at
war again. It is just retribution for an
illegal act, but the worst consequences
fall upon the heads Of innocence peo-
ple. the unoffending settlers Of the in
terror.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
Narrow Escape.

81 wouldn't go Though that again
for good deal, said the pugilist with
shudder.
"What was it? A railway accident:
"Worse. l was matched for fight,
and the managers on both sides came
pretty near forgetting to notify the
authorities in time to prevent its COM
ing off," Washington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
Beats the ROundhead.

In one of the smaller towns OF Ken.
lucky lives negro Familiarity known
rs Tin" White. On one occasion 1t
was necessary to record his full name.
The not unnatural supposition that
Tim" stood for "Timothy" was met
with a fat denial. mo, sab! My
right name is MISUNDERSTANDING
poor mortals- be White. Dey jes' calls
me Tim fo' shot, sah." Philadelphia
Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

A dispatch from the Nile country
says that the friendly Arabs have de-
feated the dervishes in battle. II they
win battles when they are friendly
what would they do as hostiles?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

The Ohio ladies, who are now COM
PEELED to remove their hats in the thea
tiers, want law passed preventing gen.
tlemen from going out between the
acts.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

This scheme of holding prize fights
on a boat out in the ocean has much
to commend it. All that is necessary
to make 1t really popular is that some
one should volunteer to scuttle the
boat.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

Evansville, Ind, reports having
new woman in the person of lady who
goes out stealing while her husband
stays at home and minds the baby. The
Indiana man may be trile slow, but
the hoosier woman leads the procession
from start to finish.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

The Kentucky hen that flew up into
a tree and deposited her egg in birds
nest is evidently endeavoring to con-
form to the chaotic new order of things
in the state.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

Not as a soldier, nor as statesman,
but as one of the few persons that
ever warmed up Massachusetts,, should
Q monument be erected to the memory
of Ben Butler.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
GOLD AT CRIPPLE CREEK.
The Best Way to Get There Is Over
the Santa Fe Route.

Tho Bost way TO Uet IHero ~ ONoH
the Santa Fe Route.
The fabulously rich gold mining district
of Cripple Creek, Colorado, is attracting
hundreds of people. BY spring the rush
bids fair to be enormous. That there is an
abundance of gold there is demonstrated
beyond doubt. Fortunes are being rapidly
made.
To reach Cripple Creek, take the Santa Fs
Route, the only standard guage line direct to
the camp. Through Pullman sleepers and
chair cars The Santa Fc lands you right
in the heart of Cripple Creek.
Inquire of the nearest ticket agent, or ad-
dress G. r. Nicholson, G. p. A., A. 7. d 8.
+. R'y, Monadnock Block, Chicago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

Perhaps the chasing Of creased pigs
at picnics is what gave American ath-
letes the practice necessary to win the
modern Olympian games in Greece.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

and jeer at you the more. If only thos
facts rouse in you one tenth part of til
hatred they evoke in me the system won;
last till the end Of the century, for all ths
the Tories have in the House of Commons
majority of 152.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

An assistant postmistress in West
Newfeld, Me-, has been arrested as an
accomplished mail robber, in which 1t
seems she has been successful ever
since her appointment in 1893. She
evidently did not believe that public
Office was a public trust.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

BY cutting his throat Chicago thief
established valuable precedent which
the board of aldermen might follow
with advantage to the community.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

People who waste too much time
thinking about what might have been
will be in the same line OF business
when what is has gone.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
Knew by Experience.

He-Don't you think l look well in
this new hat.
She-Yes, hut you would look bet
ter still if you would wear veil. Som
erville Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24
Temporarily.

"Will you be mine?" he timidly said
And the maiden replied: until we
are We'd" "And after that?" "After
that, said she, You, of course, will
belong to me-" Boston Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

The women of Kentucky are coming
Into politics again this year as the I'M
savory Breckenridge wants to break in
to congress again.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

There is only one thing that stands
In the way of General Weyler's policy
of determination. He must first catch
his men.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

The man who never runs in debt is
the last to lose his good opinion of man.
kind.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

People who are honest with them
selves must be considerably surprised
at the manner in which they success
fully humbug the community.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

Bordentown, N. j., is thoroughly
aroused over a Irritation between a
white girl and colored student at
the Manual Training School for Col
ored youths. The boy is under discipline
and the girl threatened with a term In
che reform school.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

There would be more artistic variety
about a collection of old shoes than IN
Q museum of secondhand postage
stamps.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

William Terry of Beatrice, Neb., has
remarked Mrs. Terry from whom he
was divorced eight years ago. It's never
too late to correct errors.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

Style is the mantel of greatnessi
and say that the greatness is beyond
our reach, we may at least pray te
have the mantel. George Meredith
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

The Ohio republican legislature has
captured the theater vote by passing
bill against high hats.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

It is perfectly natural for the man
who is not satisfied with himself to
hate the world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

An unusual blossom-a red, white and
blue bloomer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

II we escape war this year it will not
be the fault of congress.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

Backward springs generally indicate
the right kind of harvest.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

Human nature is apt to think that 1t
L. doing favor when it pays debt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24

Going to Cripple Creekr
No; I've been there. Am going to get
O ticket back to Ohio over the Wabash.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-04-24


deal with this "glory of the Empire. !"
Free meals and free maintenance would
'pauperize'' the children Don't you see
that? How many of the children of the
sweaters and swindlers who make up the
governing classes are ''pauperized' by
their free meals and free maintenance?
AS a result, the physical development Of
the mass of the people is steadily deteri-
Grating. 1 might trust my own eyes to tell
me that, knowing as l have known the
workers of Lancashire and London since
was boy. But published statistics teach
the truth better than any personal observa-
ton. The standard of height for the army
has been perforce lowered to inches
since the Queen came to the throne. and the
chest measurement of the recruits is de-
fective even in proportion to their decreased
stature. 1t is impossible to get a full sup
DIV of vigorous navies out of the millions of
our city populations. The recruiting SER
geants for our industrial army are as much
in despair as those for our military forces.
EVERYWHERE the same tale. The reports of
the certifying surgeons in the factory district
disclose more than Armenian horrors, and
DR.. Arlidge's Diseases of Occupations"
show show the workers are deliberately and
syst ematically murdered for profit.
But now just read those facts and figures
given above over again. Aye, and then
read them again and again. Afterwards,
reflect upon the "Glories of the British
Empire - which those who swindle you,
and slave drive you, and jeer at you wish
you to keep up and extend, in order that
they may swindle you, and slave drive you,