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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-11
BETWEEN ALT
GELD AND JONES.

Chicago, August 7.-lhe
Jimes-Herald says:
There is a fight on between
Governor AItgeld and Chair
man Jones of the democratic
national committee. 1t Will be
fought out at the New York
session Of the committee, which
convenes Tuesday, August II.
While Governor Altgeld viii
will not be present. he will be
represented, and from present
indications Chairman Jones
will be compelled to recede
from certain positions he has
taken. If certain of the west
ern leaders have their way,
Senator Jones will be forced
to practically abdicate his posi-
ton as commander in chief of
the democratic forces. While
the complaint is general all
along the western line, the diff
ficulty has proceeded to the
point Of an open rupture be
tween Senator Jones and Gov
ernor Altgeld. The latter, in
private conversation, has de
eiared that no more unfortun-
ate selection could have been
made. Governor Altgeld
holds Chairman Jones person
ally responsible for the Sewall-
Watson middle and is of the
opinion that had the Arkansas
senator remained away from
St. Louis matters would have
adjusted themselves in much
better shape. Some sharp
correspondence and kilograms
have passed between Govern
or Altgeld and Chairman
Jones. When Mr.. Jones left
St. Louis at the close Of the
pupil st convention he an
nounced his intention of meet
ing Governor Altgeld in
Springfield or Chicago before
he went east. He left his
Arkansas home one day last
week and a score ofdemocrat-
&c leaders came to Chicago
for the purpose Of having a
conference preliminary to the
first formal meeting of the
national committee Senator
Jones went from St.
Louis direct to Washing
ton, and in reply to the
statement that Governor Alt
geld had waited two days in
Springfield for the purpose Of
tire meeting, said that he had
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-11
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
ment has met with so little encourage
ment in the United States.


Few people in the United States
know the rapidly increasing dangers Of
concentrated wealth, or Of the gigantic
proportions of some private fortunes.
True, 1t is not crime to be rich, but in
the light Of political ethics there are
certain things in connection with accu-
mulated wealth in which all have in
herent rights. Whenever wealth,
through the agency of combination, gets
control of those necessities upon which
human life depends, then humanity in
self-defense has right to demand reg
uiation and certain restriction.
The love of money Is besetting sin
of the American people which subju-
gates all the joys OF life to it's nefarious
ends. The beginning Of a nation is al
ways characterized by poverty; poverty
stimulates hardness; hardness creates
industry; industry leads to wealth;
wealth produces luxury; and from this
cup flows the poisonous dregs which
stagnate human ambition, and throws
its helpless victims into corrupt, de-
composed mass of imbecility. Such is
the historic record of all ages. Shall 1t
be the history Of ours?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
Corporation In Great britain.

From the inaugural address deliver
ed at the recent annual congress Of the
British Cooperative Union, it appears
that the membership has increased to
over a million and the capital to ESQ.,
100000. 1t was pointed out that agri-
culture has so far remained untouched
by the cooperative movement, although
1t needed organization more than any
other trade. A plan was submitted for
the establishment of a great co-opera-
tive society for the growth, collection
and distribution Of agricultural pro-
duce. Producers and consumers would
be asked equally to take shares in it,
after paying or per cent for the capt.
tai the profits would be divided bet
ween producers in proportion to their
consumption, giving a certain proper
ton to the employees of the association.
The scheme is favorably received by
the English press. The development of
cooperation in Great Britain is one of
the most remarkable phenomena of our
time. and it is strange that the move
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

The charge is often made by politi-
clans that the rise of the wage scale
is due to this party policy and to that
party policy, as it suits political
speechmakers and writer's. AS mat
ter of fact, there is but one policy that
helps labor-the union. Without
unions wages could not have been in
creased from an average of $1.25 day
in 1910 to $40 per day in 1896. The
vast increase in the country's wealth
caused by the gold discoveries in 1S49
did not affect wages at all, although
it put the idle to work. Neither did
the greenback imitation, yet it increased
production. In 1865 wages began to
rise rapidly. About that time labor Or
CARNATIONS began to form. AS labor
unions have progressed wages have
risen. Any new condition cannot af-
feet labor in the least. It's unions will
quickly adjust themselves to any con-
dition. The purchasing power of labor
will continue to increase with the
progress Of unionism.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

A minister in Columbus, O., says that
women have more nerve than men, as
rule. This, he says, is especially the
case when 1t comes to marrying. Some
time since he was called to marry a
young couple in what might be called
the aristocratic circle. The young man
was very much excited, but was trying
to put on bold face for the emergency.
To show that he was not frightened in
the least he concluded to ask the min
lister If 1t was customary to kiss the
bride. After suffering for some time
he finally broke out: 'Ts cussing kis-
tomary?" The minister kindly in
formed him that it was not under the
circumstances, and the young man was
led to the altar like a lamb.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

Until this year the matchbox has
been the unquestioned, exclusive prop
erty of man. Never once did he think
of such thing as the fairer sex Dor
rowing it. He may have had pre-
sentiment Of her laying claim to his
necktie, but his matchbox-never.
But the bicycle girl, who makes
whatever she wants possible, has now
laid siege to mans matchbox. II she
contemplates riding at night she needs
matches to light her lamp, and neces-
sarily she must carry them in match
box.
That is the reason that there are any
number Of new matchboxes this year
which are similar and more dainty
than anything in this line ever seen be-
fore.
do the girls buy them?" prom
inent jeweler was asked. To which
question he answered.:
Eyes, indeed. The smaller sizes are
made particularly for their special
use."
The prettiest of the new matchboxes
for girls are Of gold, with an enameled
decoration. The enameling either
takes the form of a college or yacht
club flag or 1t resembles hand-paint-
ed miniature showing girl on wheel
or the head of a dog. Many Of these
matchboxes are made with concealed
recess for photograph. 1t is only
when certain spring is touched that
the picture can be seen, so skillfully
is it hidden away.
The silver matchboxes, decorated
with the outline of tiny bicycle in
enamel, are also new and much less
expensive.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

An item in the daily papers calls at
tention to a strange so-called anti
union organization, reported as de-
veloping in San Francisco. 1t grew ont
of a strike, and was started by the men
who refused to join the strikers. Tho
union is to embrace all trades, and is to
extend over the whole country. Thepro-
moters state that the order will be pure
ly a defensive body, and that its main
object is the protection during strikes
and disturbances of those who do not
belong to trades unions. Much aid is
expected from employers, who are sup
posed to be interested in the success Of
an organization of this character.
The Independent Order Of Free Me-
chanics"-the name of the organization
is misnomer, for union of nom
union men is an absurdity. The sue
cess of the scheme would simply mean
the organization into a separate union
Of those who are not members of any
of the existing labor organizations. But
the scheme will fail. There are no
Irregularities to bind such men and no
permanent interests to subserve. Pro-
lection against violence is afforded by
the authorities, and the organized nom
union men could do nothing that is not
done for them now. The talk about
free" mechanics is moonshine; there is
nothing in the principle of individual
freedom to prevent legitimate combin-
alton and cooperation.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

The wealth of this country Is now
estimated at $61, 459 100000, and is
more than enough to buy the Russian
and Turkish empires, the kingdoms of
Sweden and Norway, Denmark and
Italy, together with Australia, South
Africa and all of South American lands,
mines, cities, palaces, factories, ships,
focks, herds, jewels, moneys, thrones,
scepters, diadems and all the entire
possessions Of 100000 of people.
Most remarkable is the fact that mere
than half Of this wealth has been
created in the last twenty years. Since
1870 we have added to our wealth an
average Of more than 100000 every
hour, counting night and day, and leav-
ing out Sundays, or $5,000,00O every
week day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

From Blackwood's Magazine: Sheep,
SO am told, are just as stupid about
bicycles as they are about everything
else that goes on wheels. A young
lady in Devonshire, riding down grass
slope, came across a sheep which was
lying down exactly in her way. Much
to the CONSERVATION of her friends, who
were watching the performance, she
apparently attempted to jump the ami
NAL. Over rolled the trio, with the
result that the bicycle was more or less
damaged, the sleeps feelings were
hurt and the lady got black eye.
"But why did you do it?" they asked
her.
II do it!' was the indignant reply;
II rang my bell as loud as I could,
but the silly creature would not get
out Of the way"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
A Dreadful Contingency


"Your money, and quick, toow said
the tall burglar.
For goodness sake, don't make so
much noise," Kissed the unhappy
householder as he sat up in bed.
"Why not?"
you'll wake the baby"
The short burglar laughed brutally.
He had heard the old gag when he was
child at his mothers knee.
"Wot II We do wake the baby?" said
the tall burglar.
IF the baby cries." groaned the I'M
happy victim, ut will sour the temper
Of my wife's pet dog, and then there'll
be hades to pay"
With a glance Of deep commiseration
the burglars softly stole away.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
Bishop as Arbitrator.

Bishop Henry G. Potter recently
acted as arbitrator between the en-
ploying photographers of New York
and their employees, giving his decision
in favor of the latter. There is no
reason to suppose that the bishops
verdict was anything but fair, just and
equitable; all the same the employees
are raising terrible howl over the
matter. This is natural When two
parties agree to submit a question to
arbitration it is an evidence that both
are confident they are right, and the
defeated party will feel put out for
the time being.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

Numerous communications having
been received by the bureau from repre-
sentative cigar makers organizations,
relative to the evils of tenement house
cigar making in New York city, it was
deemed advisable to make an investiga-
in these establishments, and in Nove.n-
Der a personal visitation was made to
the tenement houses in the metropolis
where the manufacture of cigars is car
ried on by families, which usually con-
sist of fathers, mothers and many chill
dren-in one case there were nine lit
tie ones-all living in two or three
exceedingly small rooms, for which ex-
orbitant rentals are exacted, the
amounts paid to the manufacturers
who own the structures ranging all
the way from SO to $3.50 per month,
according to the size and number of
the apartments.
AS rule these dwellings were found
to be in an extremely unclean condi-
ton, and the odors that permeated the
rooms were of decidedly offensive
and sickly nature. In these house.
shops the families that can afford three
rooms devote two of them to sleeping
apartments, and the other one is used
as a reception-room, kitchen, dining
room and workshop combined. The
occupants of these meagre quarters
nf fhann-haUa hno
pearance, and this fact was especially
noted in the young children. This
system of production must, necessarily
be degrading, since the social organism
suffers, because portion of the popu-
lace, and, what is still more import
ant, the younger generation are sur
rounded by conditions in which self
respect, self-dependence, right think
ing and correct living are impossible.
The workers in the tenement houses
were Intercepted as to their wages and
working time, and according to their
statements they worked, when bust
ness was good, from ten to fourteen
hours day, and received from SO to
Sc for making 1000 cigars. The ma
jority of them declared that they did
not have steady employment, and that
their weekly earnings were very
meagre and often insufficient to prop
erly provide them with the necessaries
of life. AS compared with the wage
rates and hours of labor that prevail
in large factories in New York city,
in which union labor is employed, the
tenement house workers are, indeed,
very poorly paid and their working
hours are extreme. The records of
the bureau show that organized cigar
makers do not work more than eight
hours per day, and their wages range
from 81 to $42 per 1000 cigars, the
great number receiving from SIS up
ward. Their other conditions are also
far superior to those of the tenement
house cigar makers, all of whom are
unorganized.
To give the public an idea of the
manner in which tenement-house
cigar makers are compelled to live, a
of photographs were taken of
the different places that were visited,
and photo-engravings of the same will |
be printed in the bureaus regular re-
port.-Extract of summary of report of |
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

self so assiduously to learning the
waltz, of which she was said to be fond,
that it brought on an attack Of heart
trouble. He was cured Of his love for
Josephine by her innumerable frivoli-
ties and infidelities. He never doubted
the fidelity Of Maria Louisa, and when
the plainest proof of her intrigue with
Count Won Neipperg was laid before
him he refused to believe it.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

Humorst's Mne-What in the world
are you sending all these mother-in-
law and plumber jokes to the Daily
Blowhard for? They are as old as the
hills.
Humorist-Yes, my dear; but the ed
itor who selects the humorous matter
for that paper is young fellow just out
Of college, and they'll be all new to
him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
No Use Talking.

There's no use talking" began Mrs
Gobang.
II know it," interrupted Gobapg,
"and the fact that you persist in talk.
ing after making that declaration sim.
ply proves what have often asserted
regarding the lack Of logic in the fe.
male SEX Now proceed with your lee.
ture. Truth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
A Delicate Compliment.

Mabel" said the man who favors
free silver, that young man who calls
to see you remains altogether too late.
1t was after half-past IL when he start
ed for home last night"
IT can't help it, father"
1 "Can't you give him some kind of a
hint?"
\ IT did; but he said he had too much
respect for your sentiments to think
Of leaving until sixteen minutes to l."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

The Difference.

Small Boy-Pa, what is the difference
between a pessimist and an optimist?
Pa-Well, let me see If I can Illus
trate. You know I am often discour-
aged, and things don't look to me as II
they'd ever go right. Well, at such
times l can be said to be a pessimist.
But years ago, when l was a young
man, everything looked bright and rosy
and was always hopeful. Then l was
an optimist. Now, my son, can you
understand the difference between a
pessimist and an optimist?
Small Boy-Oh, yes one is married
and the other isn't.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

What is that fellow raving so for?'
asked the tourist.
missed the midnight train last
night" explained Rubberneck Bill.
well! well! l have seen men swear
and cavort for five minutes or so ovel
missing train, but he is the first one
! ever knew to be at it ten hours after
the train had gone"
"He has mighty good reason, my
friend. They were more'n $65,000 In
bullion and dust on that thar very
train"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
NaturalIzed Americana.

When a foreigner becomes natural.
lied he should be American, body,
soul and brain. Let him feel deep
interest in his motherland. That is
right and proper, but his first lie
glance and his entire devotion should
be to the country that gives him
home and to the flag which floats over
him. Anything less than that is
treachery; it is treason.-Rev. E. B.
Rogers, Baptist, Springfield, Ill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
Why Postponed.

When the wedding notice appeared
In the paper it was announced that the
ceremony was necessarily postponed
for several days owing to the non-ar-
rival of the BRIDES trousers. The ig-
rival Of the brides trousseau. The ig-
norant printer had misspelled the word
trousseau.-Judge.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
Napoleon In Love.

When Napoleon was in love with Jo
sephine he wrote her from Italy that
he lived in perfect anguish because he
had not heard from her for nearly a
week. When, afterward. he was in love
with Maria Louisa, he had coat made
so heavily embroidered with gold that
he could not wear it; ordered new
boots so tight that they could not be
drawn over his feet and devoted him
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

Mr.. B. Asso."See here, Mr.. Rapley,
understan' dat up at de church choir
you called me er black bass"
Mr.. Rapley-"No, didn't muffin. ]
said you wus culled basso, an fine
one at dat"
Mr.. B. Asso-"Well, hits strange how
de troof gifts discullud in dis communi.
ty."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

Mrs. Henpeck Ito Mr.. H., who ID
reading)-Your little son just asked
you a question and you didn't even
notice him. You ought to be ashamed
of yourself, and shall
Mr. Henpeck-I didn't hear him.
Mrs. H.-Oh, no, you never hear
when a member of your own family
speaks to you. You are deaf to the
very ones you should love and cherish
deaf to-
Mr.. H.-Wnat does he want to know
Mrs. H.-He asked you what hermit
was.
Mr.. H.-A hermit, my son, is man
Fwho loves peace and quiet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
Could Not Stand tho Strain.

"You are a dead beat"
At the harsh words the cyclist reused
himself and opened one eye. The po'
liceman. bending over him, went on:
"You have been trying to travel or
your face"
The cyclist opened the other eye.
II have" he admitted. "On my face
and one elbow. But they could moi
stand the strain"
And, rising weakly to his feet, he
staggered towards the nearest drug
store, bearing the fragments Of hi.
wheel with him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

Flowery Fields-Is dere any demand
fer farm laborers between here an
Squedunk?
Farmer Jones - Nav; I reckon tn
farmers hev hired all tn help they need
by this time.
Flowery Fields Shaking his partner
Wake up, Weary! We've struck d.
right road at last.-Judge.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
Rather Crowded.

Aunt Prue-If you tell lies, Dicky
you will go to the bad place.
Dicky-Does everybody who tell
lies?
Aunt Prue-Yes, Dicky, they all 60
there.
Dicky-Then 1 guess / amt afraid
much. It must be over-crowded now
Truth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

"Jabez," she said quietly, "I heard
We tellin' the other day how ter git this
country out'n financial difficulties"
Eyes, an whut told was right"
81 reckon that's mighty vallyable in
formation"
Course it's"
well, I wish We could git chance
ter swap it off with some Teller fur
receipt fur gittin' the mortgage off tn
farm"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

punches Of orange flowers, are carried
diagonally acros sthe left side. The
bodice is full in front, trimmed with
gauze ruches and traversed by two rib
bons. The belt is Of white satin, the
draped sleeves Of satin duchess, the
sleeve frills and collar Of gauze.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
The Dust Cloak.

The Dust Cloak.
This sketch illustrates dust cloak
of light gray wool or taffeta. 1t is held
at the waist by belt of satin ribbon,
having long ends and loops in front
and two short coques at the back. A
basque of lace follows the belt all
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

Caller-Doctor, Mr.. Divine, the mus
Gle reader fell into sort of trance a
little while ago and we cannot arouse
him. Is it catalepsy or death?
Doctor "a great scientisD-Bring mo
his head and III sooh tell you.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
A Taneta Gown.

The illustration shows gown OF
mauve and pale green Lace taffeta. The
skirt has throe large godets at the back
and is ornamented around the foot
with white richelieu embroidery, which
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
IN WOMAN'S CORNER.
INTERESTING READING FOR
DANES AND DAMSELS.
Some Current Notes of the Modes - A
Wedding Gown of Satin Duchesso -
The Dust Cloak - A Tafetta Gown
For WheelwOmen.

HE wedding gown
illustrated is Of
satin duchesse. The
skirt has a long,
round train and is
trimmed around
the foot with three
narrow ruches Of
white silk gauze.
Ribbons Of white
satin, terminating
under bows and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
Works Both Ways.

$50 you've lost all your marbles, ehi
Well, it serves you right. Boys always
lose who play on Sundays"
But how about the other Teller who
won all my martlea?"-Life. ]
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

HE lives in brick house now, does
he?" sneered the rural cynic. 81 used
10 wipe the clay off my boots that the
.pricks in that house are made off,
truth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
What 1t Doesn't Do,

Though money talks" It's safe to bet
Whate'er it has to say,
1t never has been known as yet
To "give itself away"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
Selashness,

To live for self and spend everything
upon self is to live in vain.-Rev. J. +.
Hartman, Lutheran, Altoona, Pa.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

But there comes a sad reaction, an
sech feelin's lose their charm,
When we git back home agin an settle
down ter run the farm;
When We see the weeds a-growin' tel
they've got ter be sight,
And the cows a-sufferin' fur the want
of milkin every night.
l hev lost enthusiasm DER the ballots in
the fall,
Through a-thinkin' on the bushels tibet
I'll never count at all,
An the gold bugs an the silver bugs
seem triflin', every one,
When come ter view the damage tibet
the later bugs hez done.
Washington Star.