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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

Texas has been experimenting with
a rather expensive State appendage
known as the Railway Commission for
several years, and results are by no
means satisfactory. The fact that this
machine was rugged wrong in the be-
ginning is now quite apparent 1t was
hoped that through the fundamentally
of commission the people would be
relieved of much of the tax upon their
industries, which was being consumed
by the internal corporations" This
hope has never been realized. We are
paying more to-day for transportation
than we did twenty years ago, when
railroads were comparatively unknown
in this country. AS proof of the injus-
tice and discrimination practiced upon
us compare rates paid here in Texas
on cotton shipments with those of less
favored States. Georgia has less rail-
road mileage than Texas and raises
considerably less cotton, yet the aver
age freight rate paid on cotton in Geor-
gia for 140 miles and over is 1.91 cents,
while Texas is forced to pay 2.95 for
like service. Even little South Caro-
lima, with her $500 miles of railway,
gets Ill cents better rate than Texas
with her 10000 miles.
The magnificent corn crop of Texas
last year is lying in bins and barns
being eaten up by weevils and other
vermin because of the confscatory
freight rates to the seaboard-and the
monumental stupidity and inefiiciency
of the majority of the present State
Commission. The fact is, the Commits
sion "as it is" is kind Of political
infirmary in which are ensconced two
superannuated gentlemen-one being
over eighty years of age and the other
far past the years of mental activity
and one, live, energetic efficient Off
GER; but one man can not do the work
of three; hence the failure. If Texas
is ever to be benefited by her railroad
commission, she must place on it men
of practical railroad experience and
skill in handling details; men in the
crime of mental vigor: men who
have the interest of the common people
at heart; men who cannot be swerved
from justice and right, though the
heavens fall. Has Texas such menu
Southern Mercury.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

The nation is being strangled with
a contraction cord in the hands of the
thugs of Wall Street. 1t is also being
held up by brigands that monopolze
public utilities. Its life blood is being
drained by the vampires of usury. Its
domain is being wrested from its le-
Ultimate owners and turned over to
aliens.
The confidence game worked on de-
positors by criminal or incompetent
bankers whereby the people are robbed
of millions annually still goes on. Does
any one suppose that the coinage Of a
few silver dollars will remedy all these
evils? Will the output of our minis
run to their full capacity loosen the
contraction cord that is strangling our
people soon enough to avert financial
death?
Is such coinage of more Importance
than the saving to the people of $780,,
100000 annually through government
ownership of telegraph, telephone, and
er significance than the saving of an
equal amount through government
ownership of telegraph, telephone, and
express lines? Is it Of greater signifi-
canoe than the demand that the people
own and operate the trusts and not
the trusts own and victimize the peo-
pie? All these things have the people
demanded. All these reforms do they
expect from the hands of the young and
vigorous party that stands to-day as
firmly for free coinage as for any other
tenet of it's political faith. Those who
bear the burdens have intuitively
grasped the remedy. They haH
spoken in language as solemn and
sublime as the Declaration of indie
pendence, the Sermon on the Mount, or
the Decalogue given amid the clouds
and thunders of Sinai.
Let there be no trifling with things
that are sacred. Let there be no bar
ter and sale of principles for temporary
victory. Woe to the leader, and woe
to the convention selected to uphold
this modern Magma Charta who shall
dare barter its grand principles for Il
single plank platform, or worse still,
go over to the Democracy.
w. H. MELLEN.
Garnet, Kan.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
TO INTENDING HoMEsEEKERs.
Tho Kansas City, Pittsburg q Gulf
Railroad.

A new line now being constructed from Kansas
City to the Gulf of Mexico on an air line, with
$40 miles of road already in operation south OF
Kansas City, presents tho best field for the home
seeker Of any locality in the United States.
Leaving Kansas City passes through magnif.
cent agricultural country, whore a failure of
crops 10 mover known. Through rich coal fields
through the lead and zinc districts of Pittsburg
KAN and Joplin, Mo. from Joplin south as
fine wheat country as thcre is in any statei
well watrrod with beautiful springs of water,
pure and clearas crystal: the streams are well
stocked with fish: game in abundance; and the
finest fruit rails ing country under the sun. This
Is the territory known as tho Land Of thu Big
Red Apples" Timber is abundant. Tho sec.
tion of Arkansas through which this line runs 10
,400 foot above sea level; a delightful climate
all the year round for the invalid, ab the nights
are beautifully cool in tho hottest part of the
summer; and tho temperature very seldom gets
down below freezing, and that, only for few
days at time Hundreds of farmers from tho
States of Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska, are NOV
ing into this section of country Now is tho time
TO come, tho present low prices of farm land in
that section. can not possibly remain for any
length of time. Tho man who buys farm now
j. certain to reap the reward OF higher prices in
the immediate future For particulars in regard
to railroad fare, rates on emigrant outfit ETC.,
write or call upon The undersigned. General
offices, NJ X. X T.. Trust building. corner 9TH
and Wyandotte Streets, Kansas City. Mo.
JAMES DONOHCE, Genl. f. & 7. Agt.
N~,sas City. Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
NIayOnuaise Sauce.

Work yolks of two raw eggs to a
smooth paste, add two teaspoonfuls
salt, one-half saltspoonful cayenne
pepper, tablespoonful dry mustard and
teaspoonful salad oil. Mix these in
gradients thoroughly, and add strained
Juice of one-half lemon. Take re-
mainder of one-half pint fine salad
oil and add gradually teaspoonful at
a time. Every fifth teaspoonful add
few drops lemon juice until you have
used two lemons and one-half pint OF
oil. There are almost as many ways
of making mayonnaise sauce as there
are of cooking eggs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
Good Luck Cake.

To one scant cup of granulated
sugar add one large toaspoonful Of
shortening and stir to cream this
will be easier if the dish Is hot. beat
one whole egg and the yolks of
two more and add; when well beaten
add two-thirds cup of water and two
cups of flour, sifted with one tea
spoonful of baking powder; bake in
three layers add fill with a frosting
made with the whites of two eggs and
one cup of sugar and three teaspoon
fulls of cocoa, chocolate or cocoanut,
or simply flavor with essence of any
kind you like.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
Tho Timld, Shrinking Girl.

swell, I was pedaling along in good
style. The rain had laid the dust, but
had not been heavy enough to make
mud, Suddenly came upon Miss
Wheeler, sitting by the side of the
road. She had been caught in the
storm, and her boomers had shrunk."
"Dreadful!"
Not at all; they were still amply
sufficient"
"How SOP"
"They couldn't shrink any more
than she did when she caught sight OF
me-" Chicago Tribune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

A good tooth wash may be made at
home for trifling cost, as follows:
Dissolve two ounces of borax in three
pints of boiling water; before quite
cold add teaspoonful of tincture of
myrrh and tablespoonful of good
Eau de Cologne, or spirits of camphor.
Fill half tumbler with the solution,
and add sufficient water to fill it up.
Use this wash daily after each meal.
and the teeth will be preserved and
whitehead
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
Removal of NIildeW.

Mildew can be removed by rubbing
the spot with common salt and after
ward sprinlSling with powdered chalk,
and then molstening with cold water.
After this the article should be dried
in the open air and then rinsee. II
the spots still show this process must
be repeated until they are removed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

Every inexperienced cook who is
uncertain as to how to bake the pastry
cakes, ETC., should write out these
rules clearly and paste them on the
wall near the kitchen range. Have a
piece of white paper and place it in
the oven. If too hot, the paper will
speedily blacken or burn up; if it is a
delicate brown, the oven is right for
pastry; should the paper turn dark
yellow, cakes may be baked; and if
only light yellow, sponge cakes and
biscuits may be set in the oven at once.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

The New England Conservatory of Music,
in Boston, Mass. has furnished instructions
to over 5000 pupils since 1853, and its pop
ularity as an institution of the highest ex-
cellence is constantly increasing. Its cur
riculum is not confined to music alone, but
Oratory and Modern Languages have finely
equipped departments and the best instruct
ors money can procure. Special attention
also is given to instruction in plan oforte
tuning. The charges are low when conn.,
pared with those of other musical schools
PROSPECTUS mailed free on application.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
His Sweet Revenge.

He had proposed and had been re-
jected very we'll, he said coldly,
there will come a time when your
treatment of me will be regretted"
II shall never regret it," she replied.
"Oh, | don't mean YOU" he MUIR
INJURED, hoarsely 81 refer to the man
you will finally accept" Philadelphia
North American.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
GOLD Al CRIPPLE CREEK.
Tho Best Way to Got There II Over
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
made.
To reach Cripple Creek take the Santa Fe
Route, the only standard guage line direct to
the camp. Through Pullman sleepers and
chair cars. The Santa Fe lands you right
in the heart of Cripple Greek.
Inquire of the nearest ticket agent, or ad.
dress g. Il. Nicholson, G. y. A., A. T. & s.
f. R'y, Monadnock Bock, Chicago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
Fair Warning.

Passenger, to train boy-You prob
ably did not know when you put this
book in my lap that l was the author.
Train Boy - Did you write that
look?
Passenger--I did.
Train Boy--Then you had better
keep mighty quiet about it, l just
sold copy to the man back of you.
Boston Herald
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
Chicago Tire.

Dealer-We call this the Chicago
tire.
Customer-Why so?
Dealer-Never loses its wind and
keeps inflated no matter how full OF
holes it gets
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

Patiept-Doctor, I'm in a bad way.
DR.. Newmethod-Diet
81 can't sleep"
"Diet."
II can't eat"
"Djet."
"I'm bilious"
"Diet."
"My hair is turning gray"
"Dve it." st Louis Post Dispatch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
Dread of Poverty.

O'Farrell-Sure, and poverty is the
worst thing that can happen a mon.
Observation-Disclosures, it is. If were
offered cool million to become
pauper I'd refuse it with scorn.
Sparta Herald Advertiser.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

Upon wheel she sits secure
And as she swiftly glides,
Toe peopl, hail the grace dcmure
With which Priscilla rides.
Yet she who thus our praise bospeaks
Beneath false colors goes,
For while she rides her brother seeks
In vain his golting clothes.
Washington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.


It was smart little Staten Island
miss, who, as she saw the little fluffy
feathers lying on the ground scattered
over the poultry yard, remarked: "Oh
mamma, all the leaves have dropped
off the chickens!"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
Hot Hands.

There are a variety of recipes for
this trouble, but this one is the best
Place about q teaspoonful of alum in
the water you wash the hands in.
Afterward powder with rice powder.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
blind Justice.

Freddy-Why do they blind fold the
figure of Justice, papa.
Papa-So that she cannot see how
outrageously she has been cheated on
every side, my son.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

The latter part of wise mans life
is taken up in curing the follies pre-
JUDGES, and false opinions he had Don.
tracted in the former.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

1t seems that the question of an ex-
port duty on pulp wood is to become
political issue in Canada.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

Susan B. Anthony is afraid of a
mouse and she wouldn't be much of
woman if she wasn't.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

For lung and Chest diseases, Piso's Cure
is the best medicine we have used. - MIS-.
]. L. Northcott, Windsor. Ont, Canada.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

The death rate of sailors in the mer-
camille marine is twelve per 1000
lower than on land.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

PRETTIEsT BADGE EVER MADE, silver and
gold, free coinage, IL to l." beautiful, durable,
symbolic quick seller Send ?Oc stamps for sample at-
dre,s Eagle Badge Co. wiilimanc Conn AGENTS WANTED
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
Goes Cough Balsam

Is the Oldest and best 1t will break up cold quicker
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26
KANSAN TALKS.
WANTS THE OMAHA PLATFORM
IN ITS ENTIRETY.

A Delegate to the National Populist
Convention Tells Why He Thinks Wo
Should Adhere to tho Omaha Plat
form.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

Some naturalists say that no insects
except the silk worm feed upon the
leaves of the mulberry
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-06-26

CALIFORNIA WINES DIRECT. Delivered
cases IA qtsl S0 2lO gal kegs, Sl175 4-5 gal kgs
$40, asstd Pacific Wine Co., Los Angeles, Cal.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-08-29
Georgia Minstrels.

Indications point to big house to see
richards d Pringle' Famous Georgia
Minstrels at the Van Buren, Opera
House, Saturday, Aug 29th (tonight).
The Tacoma Wash. J Union, in speak
ing of this company, says:
Richards Il Pringles colored minstrels, the
Famous Georgias,p as they have come TO be
commonly known during the years they have
delighted the theatre going populaee of America
III every part of the United States, have swung
around the circle once more. and once more
tarrled in their never oeasing journeying lust
long enough to fill the Tacoma theatre as but
rev attractions have ever been able to do when
returning so often to a city.
The Georgias have been in Tacoma from once
10 twice season almost since they were first
organized, and have always been welcomed by
an overlooking house Last night was no
exception to their past record, and the perform
anee, always Of the highest order was even
better than ever before
Billy Kersands, undoubtedly the greatest
colored minstrel the world has ever known was
RUNNER than ever and kept the big audience
mouth
Every song, act or sketch was rapturously
received and merited the applause that rang
out whenever there was a cessation in the
performance long enough to admit of it, and at
numerous times the performers were obliged to
wait Tor an ovation to cease before they could
proceed.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-08-29
HOke Smiths Advice.

AUGUSTA, Ga, August 25.-Hoke
Smith, Secretary of the Interior, reply
ing to an invitation to attend Bryan
Sewall ratification meeting at Augusta,
after expressing regret that he cannot
be present, says:
"To opinions which I have expressed on
financial questions still adhere, but also take
occasion to say that when the National Demo-
cratic Convention had named candidates for
President and Vice President no matter what
might be the action of the convention upon the
financial question all Democrats should support
the nominees. This position then believed to
be correct and am prepared to sustain it with
equal sincerity now.
THE Democratic party does not confine its
serve the people cease with the solution Of that
issue 1t stands for Just taxation for the sup
preston of monopoles and trusts for govern
ment according to the terms of the Constitution,
for the rights OF the plain people Of the land.
with us in Georgia IL also stands for honesty
and capacity in the management Of state and
county affairs: for the defense OF property honor
for the National Democratic ticket strikes blow
ut Democratic state organizations: urge each
Democrat 10 vote for Bryan and Sewal. even
though he may have in no wise participated In
the selection OF delegates TO the Chicago cOnven.
ton. | can scarcely feel that It is necessary q
urge support nom those GeOrgians who took
mari In the selection OF delegates For myself
consider that my action when delegates wert
being chosen fully committed me to support the
nominees | regret that canuot be with YOU a
the ratification MEETING. but shall be in Georgia
later GA in the campaign. and will endeavOf 4
aid A. much as possible toward Democratic sue
cess.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-08-29
Hoods
said: You never know you
have taken pill till 1t is all ".U@
over 25c. c. l. Hood & Co., HES
Proprietors, Lowell, Mass.
The only pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla
Club Meetings.

The Van Buren, Free Silver Club was
organized Tuesday night. W. H. H.
SHIRLEY, president; P ID. Scott, vice
president, and w. p Sadler, secretary
and treasurer. Judge Geo. S.
Cunningham, of Dardanelle, addressed
the Club.
D. S. Hollis met J. H. Rutherford,
of Fort Smith, at Oak Grove Monday
and rolled him in great shape 1t
takes longer head than Rutherford
has to get away with Dick Hollis.
Hon. Sam r. Chew and John Vim
addressed the people of No. % Thurs
day night on the political question of
the day.
D. S. Hollis spoke at District No.
so, Lees Greek, Wednesday night.
John Winn addressed the free silver
club at Glenwood Wednesday night by
invitation John is in harness until
after the November election.
Berkeley Neal addressed the citizens
of Chester on the Goth.
Jos. NJ. Hill and D. S. Hollis speak
at Alma tonight. They spoke at Cove
City Tuesday.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-08-29
Bryan's Speech.

The more it is studied the better the
country likes the speech of Mr.. Bryan
accepting the Democratic nomination
for the Presidency. 1t bristles with
clear statement, sound logic and reason.
The New York World cannot refrain
from saying:
TWAS q very able speech logical in arrange
ment. admirable in spirit and strongly reasoned,
clearly and cleverly expressed. We do not think
there is another free silver advocate in the
country who could write so able or so effective
plea for his cause as was that of Mr.. Bryan.
The Chicago Journal, radical
Hannaized organ, says of it:
It is the strongest presentation OF the silver
side of our great political controversy that has
been made during the campaign II goes far 10
Justify the selection of Bryan as the leader OF
his party and was imperatively demanded TO
dispel the very common notion he was all sound
and fury.
The Chicago Dispatch, Independent,
SAYS:
It will rank in history as one Of the greatest
efforts of this political epoch 1t is worthy the
pen of a jefferson OF a Madison; is a model in
diction and a masterpiece.in thought Set with
apt epigrams that scintillate with truth, the
seriousness Of the question of the hour--not
veneered for the sake of rhetoric. II has raised
the young Nebraskan from the position Of boy
orator TO the place of boy oracle of this
campaign
Other gold standard newspapers have
given similar evidence. Mr.. Bryan is
the boy orator of the Platte no longer
he is the matured statesman of the
time.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-08-29
John ]. Ingalls, on Gold.

Ex-U. S. Senator ingalls,, it must be
remembered, is one of ablest
Republicans in the country and this is
what he says of gold;
No people in great emergency ever found a
faithful ally in gold. II is the most eowardly
and treaeherous of all metals 1t makes no
treaty that it does not break 1t has no friend IL
does not betray. Armies and navies are not
maintained by gold. In times Of panic and
calamity, shipwreck and disaster. II becomes the
agency aud minister of ruin. No nation ever
fought a great war by the aid of gold; on the
contrary in the crisis of the greatest peril II
becomes an enemy more potent than the foe in
the field; but when the battle has been won and
peace secured. gold reappears and claims the
fruits of victory.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-08-29
Excursion Rates Via Frisco Line.

ACCOUNT G. A. r. NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT-
St Paul Mimi, Sept. to 4, 1895. The Frisco
line will sell tickets at the rate of $500 for the
round trip from Van Buren,. Tickets on sale
Aug 30th and 3lst with final return limit Sept.
Is, 1896.
ACCOUNT SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE J. o. o. F.
ANNUAL MEETING-Dallas, Texas, Sept. q to %,
1896 The Frisco line will sell round trip tickets
from Van Buren, to Dallas and return at rate of
one first-class standard fare. Tickets on sale
Sept 18th, 10th, and 10th, final return limit Sept
go 1896
For further particulars call on or address
G.. E. GooDING, Ticket Agent.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-08-29
Peabody Scholarships.

Superintendent Jordan after giving the papers
OF six applicants thorough examination has
awarded Peabody scholarships TO Mr.. w. f.
Shewmake, Montieello Mr.. W. E. Foster,
Patterson's Bluff and Miss Laura Brewer, Van
Buren,. These are great prizes to be won by
year and the railroad fare to Nashville and
return. 1t is a free edueation-Little Rock
Democrat
We congratulate Miss Brewer, as
we'll as her mother, for an honor SO
well bestowed Miss Brewer, we are
confident, will prove worthy of the
trust confded to her and honor herself
and family as we'll as Van Buren,.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1896-08-29
ELECTION PROCLAMATION!

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that an election will
be held in each of the townships of Crawford
county on Monday, the 7th day of September
A. d. 1896 and at the various voting precincts in
said townships for the election of
One Governor
One Secretary of State
One Auditor
One Treasurer
One ChiefJustice of the Supreme Court
One Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
One Attorney General
One Commissioner of State Lands
One Superintendent of Public Instruction
One Commissioner of Agriculture. Mines and
Manufactures
One Prosecuting Attorney for the 18th Judicial
District
One Senator for the 25lh Senatorial District
Two Representatives
One Sheriff
One County and Probate Judge
One County Clerk
One Circuit Clerk
One County Treasurer
One Assessor
One Surveyor
One Coroner
And one Constable for each Township, and for
the number of Justices of the Peace allowed by
law for each township, aud also For or Against
License.
WITNESS my hand as Sheriff of Crawford
county, Arkansas, this 18th day of August A.
D. 1896 GEO K. WooD, Sheriff.