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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

Mattresses in first-cass lunch room
are paid more than the average women
workers at other employment. They
receive IS week and their meals for
working eight hours day; 81 for half
time, five hours, and SO cents for four
hours of extra work 1t is unsklled la
Dor, says the New York Times. No
previous experience is required, and
there is a great deal Of competition for
that reason. The tip is almost I'M
known to the lunch room woman wait
er. I'VE have to work hard" said one
girl, talking Of her labors, but it is
easy to learn how to do the work. |
had never waited on table before. and
l began on full time. They will not do
thing unless you say please l come
along with lot of boiling hot coffee
and call 'one side but three Of them
will stand right in the middle of the
floor until l say, One side, please We
do not get tips very often, although
one of our girls got $2.75 election night
A gentleman gave me so cents once,
and sometimes we get Or 10 cents. A
man gave one of the girls penny
once. She did not look at it until he
had gone. Perhaps he thought it was a
s or 10 cent piece
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

cause he dares TO speak for ecnonomit
freedom; because he tries to help those
who are barring such heavy burden
that they are almost helpless. Yet sucn
is the case Men and women devote
the best of their lives to the labor
movement, and, instead OF a cross Oh
honor from tile government, receive a
prison badge.
1T was a distinct surprise to ma
vigorous, fourishing and aggressive
trades union movement in Germany. IL
Is comparatively new, and had many
severe struggles in asserting its right
to exist. The socialists at first OPP
posed trade organization, and some OF
them still do; but the trade UNION
came, because it was an absolute neces-
sity of the times, and it will stay De-
cause the workers will not be without
its protection and assistance, now that
they are beginning to see what 1t really
means. The Germans have tried po-
itical agitation without economic OF
ganization, and are convinced that II
will not suffice. Won Elm, SOCIALIST
and member of the reichstag, went
back to Germany, after several years
residence in this country, and began to
organize trace unions. He encoun-
tered bitter opposition in some quar-
tiers, but that feeling is gradually dy-
ing out
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

Cleveland saleswomen have organ
lied to abolish Sunday work.
The brotherhood of railway trainmen
has paid out since its organization
$3,311 ,9S9.S9 in sick and death benefits
The longshoremen's union of Manis-
tee, Mich, has 26O members, among
whom ars Swedes, Norwegians, Danes
Polanders, Irish, Germans and Ameri-
cans.
The central labor body of Baltimore
is endeavoring to have convicts placed
on the country roads, and has enlisted
the cooperation of the League OF
American Wheelmen.
The German-American typographical
union had total income during the
last fiscal year of S27,641.6S; it's total
expenses were S25, 004.S0; cash on hand
S2,63S.SS. There was paid to those out
of work S7,S12; sick, S5,426.65; BURIAL
s2,69741; strike, s639.95 travelling
S339.S6 total, S17,S55.S5.
The problem of state railways APP
pears to have been successfully solved
in New South Wales, where the annual
report of the railway commissioners
shows that the total traffic earnings
from the colonial railways and tram
ways amounted to f9,109,59S, and the
expenditure to Il, 1885, 77 leaving bal
ance, after paying working expenses.
of 81 1921, AIT.
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Stage Workers.

Rapid Roadway is being made
throughout the United States by the
theatrical stage employees union,
which already has a membership OF be-
tween $1,000 and 10000. With rare OK
ceptions, the experienced theatrical
managers are in sympathy with the
union, knowing, as they do, that by
organization the employees establish
and maintain a higher standard OF ef-
ficiency, thereby relieving the man.
ayers of much worry and doubt as 10
the achievement of effects. Since Its
organization the union has, of course,
had a varied experience in the matter
of wage adjustment, but as a rule the
differences at times existing between
the managers and the union have been
adjusted satisfactorily to all, and but
few strikes have occurred. The need
of organization in this branch of labor
was sorely felt all over the country, so
far as wages were concerned, for they
were exceedingly low. Since organl2a-
ton, however, a more systematic ar
rangement has been perfected End
scale schedules adopted; and, notwith-
standing the fact that higher wages
are paid to-day than ever before, the
managers are said to be more pleased
than when working under disor5 IN
lied system.
1t is claimed by the members of me
organization that all of the big shows
are handled by union men, and that
no manager of any prominence thinks
of going on the road with non-union
staff.-EX.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

AS rule, spiders are quite harmless
to man, but one or two foreign species
are capable Of doing mischief. The
great, hairy spider of the, South Amer
lean pampas, for instance, has long,
black, sickle-shaped jaws, which inflict
severe wounds, and the effects of the
poison are sometimes felt for many
years after the bite is given.
But an even more Objectionable spi-
der is found on the same pampas. It
is very large, very active, and of extra
ordinarily bad temper. 1t not only re-
sents any intrusion upon its domain,
but objects even to anyone looking over
the hedge. Men on horseback who vene
tured to approach within ten feet Of Il
have been pursued for thirty yards, the
spider keeping up with trotting horse.
This irritable individual is called the
king of spiders"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

Well, we have tried to get legislative
ington In the interests of our brothers
in the navy yards we have done all
that was possible for man to do in the
way of lobbying We have begged and
prayed and petitionsd that our repre-
sentatives would grant some meas
ures of relief that would make the
lives of our brothers who are employed
in Uncle Sans arsenals little easier
to bear We have waited on senators
and congressman, endeavored to inter-
est them in every way, got pledges
and promises from them that they
never intended to keep. In short, we
have done everything but cringe, in
hopes of their conceding some relief by
Legislative inquiry or enactment; but
our endeavor in this direction, up till
now, has proven a miserable failure.
Promises, nothing more, is all that we
have gained for our expense and
trouble.
In response to the advice that has so
tons We have endeavored to get redress
for our grievances in the courts, but
our success there was no better; nay,
even worse, as we were thrown out
without even an apology or the barren
satisfaction of a politicians smile.
We have now as an organization,
tried both the legislative and judicial
branches of our government for recog-
milton. In both cases we have been
unsuccessful. What is the reason of
this? Are We too weak to be recog-
nized as factor worthy of Cancellation
by the powers we have invoked? 1t
must be so. The knowledge is forced
upon us that if we wish, as workers.
to improve our condition. we must be
strong enough to command respect and
to help ourselves. We must strength
en- our organization increase our mem
bership, so that what we now beg for
as a concession we can demand as a
right!
There is evidently no hope for lis by
the new methods we have tried so our
only chance Of ultimate success lies
then through the better organization
OF our union. What has helped us be-
fore must help us again. If we wish 10
be free we must ourselves strike the
blow. The union movement has never
failed us in the past. Vanquishment
has meant victory, and as soon as we
are strong enough we can take what
we want, without the interference or
approval of legislatures or courts. Or
ganize!-Machinists' Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

browning triumph Of the series being
"Chaucers Poems" Of late years the
poet has announced himself a socialist
and his views are said to have debarred
him from succeeding to the poet lau-
reateship on Lord Tennyson's death.
His socialism, however, was not of the
wild type, which associates with nihil-
lists, anarchists and the like, but arose
from a heartfelt desire to alleviate the
condition of the working masses by
teaching them to help themselves. In
appearance Mr. Morris was manly
looking man Of large proportions, with
an open face, massive leonine head
and bright, kindly eyes. Like many
other English literary men, he chose
a home in the suburbs Of London; one
Of those old-fashioned red brick houses
along the Thames at Hammersmith, Of
which so few are left to-day. On one
side is his printing press, on the other
the little hall in which he used to lee
ture. He will be sadly missed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

There is more Catarrh in this section of
Tho country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced It local
disease and prescribed local remedies and
by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it inclrable. Science
has proven catarrh to be constitutional
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure.
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., To-
ledO, o., is the only constitutional cure on
the market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful 1t
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. They offer One Hun
Send for circulars and testimonials. Ad-
dress,
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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and sent him to private school IN
the village kept by DR.. Greig, Scotch
man. On the death of his father In
184S the family moved to Marlborough,
and he went to the celebrated college
of that town. Here, although fond OF
outdoor games and Of robust build. he
displayed a fondness for Chaucer and
for archaeology and medieval lore
Four years later he matriculated at
Exeter College, Oxford, just as the re-
vival of mediaevalism was spreading
through the university. 1t suited his
poetic temperament; he took to writ
ing verses and became devoted ad-
herent of the e-Raphaelite school. In
his second college year he joined with
his friend. Burne-Jones NOW Sir Ed
ward Burne-Jones), and other mediae-
val enthusiasts, and started monthly
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
Santa re Route California Limited.

Beginning November 5th., the Santa
Fe Rotue will resume its celebrated
California Limited train as semi
weekly service, leaving Kansas City
Thursdays and Sundays at $3.50 a. M,
reaching Los Angeles in 81 hours and
San Diego in CT hours.
Equipment of superb vestibuled Pull
man palace slccpers, buffet smoking
car and dining car. Most luxuriant
service via any line.
Another express train. carrying both
palace and tourist sleepers, leaves
Kansas City at 9:95 p. m. daily for Los
Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco.
Inquire of
Geo. w. Hagenbuch, p. & 7. A.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
magazine called the Oxford and Cam

magazine called the Oxford and Cam
bridge Magazine, which lasted, how
ever, but year. His contributions
consisted of a series of medieval ro-
mances, full of rich color shaded with
the gray vista of the "long ago." and
some poems, of which Summer Dawn"
was perhaps the most beautiful. Ros-
setti, too, was contributor; among
others his poem, "The Blessed Damo-
EEL" first made it's appearance in this
magazine. After leaving Oxford Nor
ris studied architecture for year In
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

the London office Of Mr.. G. u. Street,
the designer Of the Lau Courts in the
Strand, and then plunged into painting
and artistic decoration. The influence
of Ruskin was strong upon him, and
in his decorative conceptions he was
true to all that was best in art. In
1857 he was associated with Leigh
Hunt, Val Prinsep, Burne-Jones, and
others in frescoing the walls Of the
Oxford Union debating hall with leg
ends from the Arthurian romance. But
painting alone did not allow sufficient
scope for his feelings In 1858 he pub
lished 1.-The Defense Of Guinevere, and
Other Poems" Ten years later "The
Earthly Paradise" appeared, though
"The Life and Death of Jason" begun
as one * the series of the epic. was
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
Blumng the Boys.

A long-haired, rough-looking man
got on the train at Evergreen and took
the seat ahead of me, and after looking
him over and sizing him up for cattle
man, / asked if that was his occupa-
ton.
mo, SIR" he promptly replied. 81
used to be in cattle, but I'm out now.
I'm sorter footloose fur few weeks,
and I thought I'd run down to Canon
City and bluff the boys"
do you refer to poker?'
ooh, no. They drove me out of Can.
on City three months ago and warned
me to stay away. I'm goin back to
make the crowd crawfish."
THAT is, you propose to defy the
people there?"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

Eva McDonald-Valosh, in the last is
sue of the American Fedora zionist,
gives the result of her observations of
labor in Germany. She says
1.-THE Germans are compelled to ac-
cept a very low standard of living.
They are ruled by a most autocratic
government, yet they are Industrious.
thrifty, patient and determined. We
can hardly realize, in this country,
what it means for man to be con-
tinually prosecuted and imprisoned be-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

The oldest inhabltant in Boston, and,
incidentally, the oldest voter, is Jo-
seph David Jones, and he is an in
mate of the Home for Aged People in
West Springfield street. If Mr.. Jones
lives until December 30, 1896, he will
have reached the age of 80 years. This
aged citizen is wide-awake to the top
les of the times. Mr. Jones is regis
tered voter and declares that he will
exercise his privilege as sovereign
citizen just as long as he is able to do
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
,uh,,sbed IN 1867. This work stamped

published In 1867. This work stamped
him as a poet among poets. Among
his numerous other works were trans
lations of Homer's Had. the Aeneids
of Virgil and some 1celandic sagas rem
dered in English verse. OF his prose
works 1.-THE Decorative Arts and MOO
ern Life and Progress" and THE WOOD
Beyond the World" are probably the
best known.
Meanwhile Morris was not a recluse;
he lived in the world and was tremen-
dously affected by the darker side OF
life. The squalor and misery OF the
poor appalled, him, the want of taste
of the middle classes distressed him.
In 1861 he induced several of his
friends. among them Burne-Jones,
Rossetti, MADDOX Brown and Philip
Web, to join him in Incorporating
company for the manufacture Of artistic
furniture, wall paper, pottery and
household decorations Of all sorts. The
venture was immensely successful, and
a craze for artistic decoration spread
throughout England. Cheapness was
no longer synonymous with ugliness.
Rocco decoration gave way to SIM
plicity and heavy furniture was ban
ished to give place to light. Like every
other craze. it was carried to excess,
the long-haired aesthetic cult devel-
oped a mania for blue and white china
and Japanese umbrellas; girls outvied
one another in resembling the midiae-
val creations of Burne-Jones' brush,
until they became the butt of the news
papers and the stage. But this was
only an excresence on the growth of
healthy Morris sentiment. From dec
grafton Mr.. Morris turned to printing
and bookbinding, issuing from the
Keimscott Press series of exquisite
reprints of old works. the last and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
An Important Difference.

To make 1t apparent to thousands,
who think themselves ill, that they are
not afflicted with any disease, but that
the system simply needs cleansing, is
to bring comfort home to their hearts,
as a costivs condition is easily cured by
using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company only,
and sold by all druggists.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
Warned by Experience.

What is the weather prediction this
morning?" inquired Mr. Chugwater.
"Fair and warmer" replied Mrs. G.
Mr.. Chugwater hobbled to the back
door as fast as his rheumatism would
permit and called to the carpenter who
was waiting on the outside:
'Put the shingles back in the wood
shed, Hiram. We can't put that new
roof on the kitchen to-day. "-Chicago
Tribune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

Very low rates will be made by the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway,
on November 18th, December LIST and
18th to the South. For particulars APP
ply to the nearest local agent, or ad-
dress, II. A. Cherrier, N. p. A., BIG
Marquette Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

not far from Faneuil Hill, in 1897. In
his early days he was dry goods mer-
chant, and later became a manufactur
err of tinware. He was friend of Gar
rison, and was personally interested ir
that mans great work 1t is remark
His mind is clear, his hearing is acute,
but, as he himself puts it, Il am COM
PEELED to use glasses when I read"
He is active on his feet, and the only
aid he uses when walking is a small
cane.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
Tho Evidence in the Case.

Mrs. Gabbleton-How clearly one
can read character from portrait.
Grimshaw-Yes. Now, for instance,
this picture of Mrs. Hornbeak- Henry
peck fully explains the resigned and
hopeless look of her husband. Puck.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

Detroit leads the world in making
gelatine goods. A chewing-gum man
will put up sticks in gelatin tubes and
is to have $4,000, 900 tubes made in
Detroit. "a
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
Homo industries.

care you going, to South Dakota for
your divorce thislyear?' said one Chi
cago woman to another.
"Oh, no. l believe in patronizing
home industries" Judge.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
REMARKABLE CAREER
THE LATE WILLIAM MORRIS A
MASTER IN MANY FIELDS.
To Began His Career as n Student OF
Painting, Then Tried Architecture and
Finally Became Poet-NOtnd for His
Artistic Designing.

HE eldest Of a FAM
lily of nine children,
the late William
Morris of England
was born on the
oath of March, 1884,
in Williamson, a
village in Essex,
not far from Lon
don. His father was
a business man OF
moderate means
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
Marine Item.

The girl stood on the burning deck,
But her loss we need not grieve;
She did not perish with the wreck
She had sense enough to leave.
Chicago Record,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
pxspeptic, Though Married.

Aunt Esther-How do you get on
with your housekeeping, Charlie?
Charlie - Oh, well enough; only
Ethel has given me mainly Biblical
cooking so far.
Aunt Esther--Biblical cooking? How
so?
Charlie-Oh, ask for bread and she
gives me stone. Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
The Old Song.

''Why do you play that one song all
the time?" !
$50 papa won't know you are here.
It's Jack Scaddsley's favorite song"
Truth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
Tumbling to the Facts.

Tom (gloomily)-I tell you, Charlie,
his is hard, hard world.
Charlie Gnterestt dly)-So you have
bought a bicycle, too, have you?
Clips.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
His Winning WAY,

"why is it that you politicians are
always SO tenderly considerate of the
workingman?"
because he is so nunerous."-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
THE JOKER'S CORNER.
WIT. HUMOR AND SATIRE ORIG
INAL AND SELECTED.
There's Good Time Coming Deacon
Grimm and Brother jackson Reason
on the Question of Sunday School At
tendancc-Darkey Logic.

on tne question OF Suuuuy ScuOOA NJ
tentnncc-Darkey Logic.
>~h HERE'S a GOOD
w. IN time coming.
m9 EHSN the wiseacres
N @A NY But it isn't here
nv TlM yet, you know;
GlQ~LA%SZII& When our pockets
H LlQoLSJRA%4A will bulge and
No l(4YAS{HUl our hearts be
%Q>NS$NSEYW gay,
SSSGS But 1t isn't here
yet, you know;
Though we sit up all night
Till broad daylight,
The good time coming is just out OF
sight;
We're hoping and hoping twill get
here all right,
But it isn't here yet, you know.
Rapid transit's been promised us many
year,
But it isn't here yet, you know;
Though cables and trolleys still keep
us in fear,
1t isn't here yet, you know.
Though we sit up all night
Till broad daylight,
There's nothing but standing room left
in sight,
So get hold of strap and hang on to
it tight,
For it isn't here yet, you know.
There may come a time, when in going
up town,
But it isn't here yet, you know,
The men will stand and the women VIII
sit down,
But it isn't here yet, you know;
Though we sit up all night
Till broad daylight,
His newspaper hides every man from
sight;
There may come a time when they'll
be more polite,
But it isn't here yet, you know.
They say the new woman is every.
where now
And maybe she's here, you know.
She looks like a man from her sole to
her brow,
But she isn't one yet, you know.
Though we sit up all night
Till broad daylight,
She talks Of strange subjects to ears
polite.
But we'd stand all the rest if she'd only
not write,
For she isn't all there, you know.
F. E. Pratt.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure. 25c
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13

Sportsn>en are shooting bass in the
Potomac. The water in the, river is
low and clear.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-13
A Common Reason.

n COmfnOH NtHSOH'
"Why do you suppose jenkins never
pays his debts?"
Because he can't afford to and keep
MP appearances. "-Cleveland Leader;
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-15
THE rHomPson-sHAW CASE.
Argument Completed Yesterday and
il MAY be Decided Monday

Washington, d. c., April 14.-(Spe-
cial. The case of Thompson VS.. Shaw
was argued to-day. 1t was we'll plan
ned as to presentation and compactly
and clearly put by Messrs Thomas, Rose,
and Buxton In the order named.
Many persons remarked the likeness
of Judge Buxton tosAbraham Lincoln.
The whole effect of the argument is
ore Of lucidity 1t is almost impossible
to see how the committee could stand
against the Overwhelming showing
made by Mr.. Shaw's lawyers. The pre-
senta tion of young Thomas was ex-
quisite. Col Sutton did not do badly
with the meagre outfit Of facts whicE
he represents, the bold spectacle of
Thompson coming up here to disfran-
cbise the good law-abiding citizens Of
Fayetteville who, he knew were
against him, but in spite of which
fact he had the gall to ask for a seat
as representative of their district
Thompson was backed by the presence
of Senator Butler, Shuford, Skinner.
end Strowd. The case will probably
be decided next Monday.
Congressman Linney left this morn
ing for the bedside of his boy who
was hurt. He has the deep sympathy
of every one here who knows of his
trouble.
Judge Buxton returns tonight as
also did Mr.. Platt Walker and Judge
Bennett. Mr.. Thomas will leave
Thursday. Messrs. Sutton and Thomp-
son viii linger a while longer.
Col. Rose leaves tomorrow morning
for Baltimore on business, whence he
will return home probably tomorrow
night.
Mr.. George III. Parsons, of Wades-
bOrO, is here.