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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-01-03
LIBEL SUIT +!

Our readers will remember that, last week,
we presented picture of DR.. G. w. Pilking-
ton in the act of tearing up copy of the AGI-
TATOR.
Well, the matter preyed upon the Doctors
mind, and, it seems, the more he thought
about it, the madden he got, and, instead of
taking it in the spirit of fun which prompted
the making of the picture, he posted off to
the county attorneys Office and had warrant
issued for the arrest of w. o. Champe and
Anna Champe, on a charge of "criminal libel
and malicious SANDER"
Wew went before ustice-of-the-Peace Harder,
who named Tuesday, January 9TH, at 10 a. NJ,
as the time for the trial, and we gave bond for
appearance at court.
The affair has created great deal of COM
,nent and much merriment, and has developed
the fact that we have many more friends than
we thought we had.
Many are the surmises as to Pilkington's
reason for becoming wrathy. One man said
he thought the reason was that we had palmed
off an old cartoon of Senator PETER as picture
of Pilkington Some think it is part of the
south-side fight against the north side. Others
think that, as Pilkington is a bitter partisan,
of Republican persuasion, he is making of this
political fight. 1t may be a little of all. BE
that as it may he has made very ludicrous
affair of harmless joke, and has certainly ex-
hibited lack of gentlenanly qualities by
causing the arrest of an innocent little woman,
who had no hand in the matter But, then, he
knew that by so doing, he would hurt the one
who is to blame for making the picture. For
years we have been accustomed to occasionally
make cartoons, or caricatures, of some OF our
citizens, and this is the first time any one got
mad about it. Why, we were not angry be-
cause he didn't want the AGrTAToR. Neither
do we want any of the Doctors strychnine, and
he should not be angry about it.
We understand that Pilkington says we are
irving to hurt his business, when i'll fact we
have no desire to hurt either him or his bust
ness. We are not built that way.
Bv his action, he has called the attention of
everybody to matter which would have been
forgotten by this time, and those who had seen
the picture, laughed over it as joke and Tor
gotten it. when they heard of the arrest, hunt
ed up their papers to see what all the fuss was
about, anyhow
We have nothing further to say about it now,
hut reserve all additional remarks for a future
issue,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-01-03
GREAT FINANCIERS.

We are to have another issue of bonds in the
near future: not because there is no money in
the treasury, but to maintain the gold reserve.
We may be foolish, but if we are not, the
men who created the gold reserve and insist
that it shall be maintained, even though its
maintenance shall load the country with tax
burdens are either fools or traitors.
lust think of there being near hundred
million dollars in the United States treasury,
exclusive of the gold reserve, and the nation
borrowing money, creating bonded indebted
ness that shall burden generations yet unborn!
There is something terribly wrong in the
transactions OF the United States treasurers for
many years, and especially the past year. No
sooner is the gold reserve up to the standard
than the drain begins, and continues until our
wise men decide that it is too low to longer
maintain the "credit of the government then
a new loan is issued and the process is repeat
ed. 1t is useless to mince words, for there is
treason or great incompetency.
Credit of the government, foorsooth! Why,
II an Individual did business in similar man.
ner. his credit would be ruined III fortnight.
lust think of rowing one kind OF
money. with his pe pea nun, f another. kind
of money! But lMe .m,as pi.. ~ -, r govern
ment is doing. ;s Guaranteed 10 eivp
We would " Nv faction or money refu,o '''l-
pa LIFE. 25 cents per boy. For &
fyFcBAKER & co. =. Holcohb y CQ.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-01-03
THE OLD YEAR AND YOUNG YEAR

Said the year that was old,
81 am cold, I am cold,
And my breath hurries fast
On the wild winter blast
Of this thankless December;
All who will remember
AS shlvering, go,
The warmth and the glow
That arose like flame
When | came, when came =?
For | brought i'll my hands
From Utopian lands,
Golden gifts, and the schemes
That were fairer than dreams.
All never king
OF twclvcmonth will bring
Such splendor of treasure
Without stint or measure,
AS brought on that day
Triumphant and gay.
But alas, and alas,
Who will think as pass,
was once gay and bold ?"
''dlu tlc year tllat was Ola.
Said the year that was young =.
And his light laughter rung-
Come, bid lie good cheer,
For | bring with me here
Such gifts as the earth
Never saw till INV birth
All the largess of life,
Right royalty rife
With the plans and the schemes
OF the worlds highest dreams.
Ther--Hope's chalice filled up
To the brim of the cup,
Let us drink to the past,
The poor pitiful past"
Sang the year that was young,
While his light laughter rung,
NORA PERRY
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-01-03
INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM

On our first page this week, we publish an
article from the Tacoma Sun, on Direct Legis-
lation and the Initiative and Referendum,
which we hope our readers will carefully eou-
slider. We have given this question careful
attention, and have arrived at the conclusion
that through the Initiative and Referendum all
reform forces can unite, and that this is the
only way that we can secure the realization of
our demands. Let the people inform them
selves on this question, and they will be ready
to demand the Ipitiatiye and Referendum.
J. S. CAsAD of Monticello, lnd, writes:
81 wish no trimming of the Omaha platform
but additions in prohibition particularly Of
bonds), the referendum and universal suffrage.
With those annexed, think we would succeed
in 1896. As the Prohibtionists have run five
presidential candidates, they are entitled to 60
where the abolitioaists went-to the party of
reform; so, open the doors and let em in"
WHAT terrible time Grover Cleveland must
have with Judge and other papers which print
his picture i'm every ridiculous position imagin-
able. Probably he gets mad and tears 'em up.
.ht4t u N-y-l4ytOr l.xri.k anu
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-01-03
300 PAIRS
Oh
MEMS, WDMEN'S
AND
GHlLmREN'S SHOES

TO be closed out at ONE DOLLAR per pair at
GREENS Shoe Store. The above goods are
good, clean, honest goods, but broken sizes and
odds and ends. Many of them cost ST.. 90 and
$500, but are old goods, and must 90, regard
less of cost
H. W GREENS co..
SOUTH SIDE
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-01-03
-AGITAI'OR.
A POPULAR MAN.

''St. John has bossomed out into a popular
lecturer. "-Chicago Lever.
Bless you, Brother Lamont, ST. John has
been the most popular lecturer in America for
just eleven years past.
There could not be more striking compliment
TO any man than the fact that in party in
which there are many brainy men and women
he is even now, eleven years after his nom
inarion for president, and with official po
sition to back him, recognized as the leader OF
his party and broad enough to be the champion
of all Gods common people outside the party.
The Constitution, New York.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-01-03

THE prison birds OF Saltwater had turkey
and cigars dispensed to them OH Thanksg giving
day. We know of-Well, say one or two
workinenen who, not being criminals, were
obliged to dispense with turkey and cigars.
Possibly they will be wise enough to get inside
the "pen" next Thanksgiving, so as to be sure
of banquet. Moral p ?-l-!-!-Co-
Operative Age.
This boom for Tom Potter for governor is all
right, but that gentleman had better not rust
his frame on the strength Of #. The fact IS
that neyt year the Republicans will renominate
Gov. Morril, aud we will all go to work and re-
elect him. There is nothing else to do, and ey-
cry me man kloWS it.-rhe Lawrence World
(kepublioanl
Dark, indeed, must be the picture which,
the future historian will paint of the present
administration of Grover Cleveland: panics
poverty, strikes, rumors of war, and bank
rupt treasury. A rich country and poverty
stricken people; abundant harvests and starry
ation.--Silver Knight.
1t requires nine days for All average pup 10
get its eyes open, but after the lapse of six
thousand years, some workingmeu have fales
to get their eyes open. They go OH blindlv
and submit, like hounds, to the cruel treatment
of their masters. How long, O Lord Pillow
Boy.
We demand the Gree nnd UNLIMITED coinage
of silver at che ef 10 10 =
- nc. ~ 4 kks4gs5s -
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-01-03

Washington, Dec. o.-Senator Elkins gave 4
dinner last night to number of the Republ-
can national committee. There were also pres
ent other prominent politicians of the party.
Among those in attendance were: Chairman
Carter, J. S. Carkson of Iowa, J. H. Manley
of Maine, Powell Clayton of Arkansas, VIM. J.
Campbell of Illinois, G. A. Hobart of New Jer
sey Samuel Fessenden of Connecticut and SEN
ator Quay Of Pennsylvania.
Chairman Carter took occasion to say that he
did not think it wise for the Republicans to
pause and reflect. The president had placed
himself squarely in favor of retiring the credit
money of the country. It was possible the f.
nancial centers Of the country agreed with him,
There was no doubt course of that kind, if
pursued, would make Populistic votes. Mr.
carter called attention to what he styled the re-
markable growth of the Populist vote.
He said it had increased 24o per cent. during
the past three years. This great growth had
not been developed in the national legislature,
as there were less Populists in the house than
in the 6fty-second congress, but the vote show
ed Populist increase, which it was well for
the Republicans to take into consideration.
Mr.. Carter was charged with being pessimist,
and different members of the committee said
that with platform enunciating straight Re-
publican principles, there could be no doubt of
victory with any Of the excellent men who
were mentioned for the nomination to the head
of tue ticket. Topeka Advocate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-01-03

10 asasggTlMS ~ SIS
Pound-we only furnish the formula druggist fill it,
70 Cts Successfully used 80 AaAroR Garrett
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-01-03

III .tor, s. sr 800 per bottle
soc. aud $l.oo. HoleOmb Co.'S drug store
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
Fringe Trim min gs.

a number of new dresses show fringe
trimmings in various grades, qualities
and kinds. There is a twisted silk fringe
i'll heavy grade that makes a very pretty
and appropriate trimming for wool cos
tunes. One style resembles the fringe
on the old-fashioned wool shawls. But
little of this is in market as yet, but ii
is said to be one of the coming trim
mings. This kind of fringe has peri
odical revivals, but never lasts any
length of time. 1t is initiated in such
cheap goods that one season is quite IS
long lease of life as it is likely to get
What used TO be known as willow fringe
is to be worn again. 1t is brought out in
very handsome and expensive styles
1t is unquestionably one of the most at
tractive trimmings for black goods: but
in colors it never comes out with very
good effect. AS black is to be one of the
seasons colors, this fringe will be
prominent among the garnitures for the
next few months.-N. Y. Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
Labor at the Guiana Gold Fields.

Every placer has man who does
hothing else but pack provisions from
the riverside to the placer. The gov
eminent limit for the load is so pounds,
but sometimes 100 pounds or even
more is carried, but of course for
extra pay. The colored boy, Manuel.
whom l employed-not yet grown
man-on one occasion earned 70
pounds, while l, carrying two tents
weighing about Is pounds, became very
weary after travelling half the distance;
thereupon he took one Of the tents on
top of his load. Probably he could have
made the distance in four hours. but
owing to my slOwness il took us all
day, and l arrived at our destina ton
completely worn out. 1t is certainly
impossible for a white man to labor
in that swampy country.-Thomas Dial
gleish, in Century.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
WANTED TO SEE A WRECK.


Freight Car.
"Robby" Penn and Tommy" Spur,
of Orange, n. j., having tired of spin
ming tops, making mud pies and play
ing tag" longed for something eXcit
ing They wandered into the Delaware,
Lackawanna & Western freight yare
and watched a freight engine drill
ing" loaded cars onto sidings.
Did you ever see train wreck
Tommy" asked 'Robby."
Nope" answered Tommy"
Neither did |" said "Robby."
wouldn't it be fun, though"
"You bet. I'd just like to see one oi
these cars go scootin off the track AMI
turn a somerset"
There was one more car to drill
'.Robby" and Tommy" saw the brake
man turn switch and then jump on the
engine, which started the car and then
left it.
What dye say, Robby?'" asked
Tommy"
Eyes, let's"
They darted across the tracks and
car would go on to blind" siding and
then into a ditch.
Freight Agent A. T. Grinsted, through
window of his office, saw what the
boys had done. He ran and reached
the switch just in time to pull it over
and save the car.
a policeman took the two scared boys
to the Center street police station. They
were in dark cells all night. Justice
Davis in the morning told them they
were liable to three years imprison-
ment. They sobbed and said they didn't
mean any harm. Then, after a severe
lecture, the justice turned them over
to their parents. who were in court.
Neither "Robby" nor Tommy" was
visible that afternoon. The rod had not
been spared.-N. Y. Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

AT Richmond, Mo-, thorn from a
hedge he was trimming flew into the
eye of a gardener, and, the point break
ing off in the eyeball, sight was de-
stroyed.
Patent needle threaders were sold
in considerable numbers by an timer
ant huckster who visited Arkansas City,
Kan, one day, but men were his only
customers.
While descending by means of a
parachute an aeronaut al Dallas, Tex,
got between the forked limbs of tree,
his head caught in the crotch, and he
was hanged.
Lord Sholto Douglas has gone from
Arizona to Los Angeles, following his
wife. He told reporter he was going
to leave that blasted country, having
made no better success of fruit peddling
than of gold digging.
In his pay envelope Pennsylvania
railroad employee living at Valparaiso
Ind, found five-dollar note on which
was written: This bill represents the
last of fortune, all squandered on
women, wine and cards"
The ten largest cities in the worlt
and their respective populations are:
London, 1921 900; Paris, 2,447 900; New
York, 1901 900; Canton, 1,6OO,O0 Der
lin, $4,000; Toxic, 1,389,OOo; Vienna
1,364,OOO; Philadelphia, T,142,0OO; Chi
cago, 100000, and ST. Petersburg, l.,
035,000.
National flowers have been adopted
in various countries, as follows
Greece, violet; Canada, sugar maple
Egypt, lotus; England, rose; France
feur-de-lis; Germany, corn-flower; Ire
land, shamrock; Italy, lily; Prussia
linden; Saxony, mignonette; Scotland
thistle; Spain, pomegranate; Wales
leek.
"A new ink ruler has been patented
which is quite different from those nov
employed, as it abolishes the use of pei
and ink for ruling. The soiling of tn,
lines is impossible, and one may draw
with it single as we'll as double line
with perfect accuracy. The ruling il
performed by one or more minute
wheels resting in a small receptacle
impregnated with ink. This receptacle
which is drawn along the ruler, whit
it is held down, performs the ruling
The lines thus produced are perfect il
every respect.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
A Delicate Compliment.

Mabel" said the man who favors
free silver, that young man who calls
10 see you remains altogether too late.
1t was after half-past ~ when he start
ed for home last night"
Il can't help it, father
Cant you give him some kind of a
hint?"
~ did. But he said he had too much
respect for your sentiments to think of
leaving until 16 minutes to one."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24

"Youwomen folks, "complainedy young
Mr.. Sypher at the dinner table, al
ways laugh at the least little things
You wrong u.s." returned the beau
tiful Miss Robson, earnestly. when
Mr.. Sypher, did 1 ever laugh at your"
And while they were removing the
soup plates Mr.. Sypher looked into his
napkin and thought and thought and
thought.
AS we'll he could-N. Y. Recorder.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
KITCHEN BRUSHES.


Things About the House.
Hardly any implement of the house
gives so much satisfaction to the house
keeper as the right brush in the right
place. Who has not lost patience when
the stove brush of hair was out of place?
This takes up all the dust of ashes as
carefully as cloth. and does not, like
q cloth, allow the ashes to be driven
into the hand. A whisk of broomcorn
does not do the same work, but is more
valuable for whislling out the corners
and edges of carpeted rooms and sweep
ing down the stairs than anything else.
Longhandled brushes of hair are far
better than a broom for sweeping a
hardwood or painted floor. When these
have light handle, into which an ex-
tension handle may be fitted, they are
valuable for sweeping down ceilings.
If ceilings are thus carefully brushed
once a month. the moth-miller will find
no lodging-place in the house. With
the proper brush this is an easy task.
The best brush for blinds is that quaint
shaped one of hair called the "pope's
nose" The knot of bristles on the end
is just the proper shape to reach into
the shutters. The miniaturr scrubbing
brushes, which are generally sold at
shout five cents on bargain counters,
are invaluable to clean a crater, the
sieve and any utensil or dish with rough
or corrugated sides. They are of spe-
cial value to the cook in washing pota-
toes and other root vegetables, and in
cleaning the rough stalks of celery
Such a small brush is also valuable for
washing window ledges.-N. Y. Trib-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24

The stranger drew hip4;elf up stifi1y.
Sir he said, Il am an honest man"
A look of pity came over the face
of the capitalist. Up to that moment
he had known nothing of the stranger
with whom he had struck up an ac-
quaintance while waiting for the car.
He put his hand into his pocket.
"Ah, my poor fellow" he exclaimed.
81 would that 1 could do more for you.
But here, at least, is enough to get one
square meal" -Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24

Charley Chumpleigh - All, Miss
Nightingale, that winter Song" was
charming; it carried me back to the
days of my childhood.
Miss Nightingale am so glad you
like it.
Charley Chumpleigh-Why, l could
actually hear the cattle believing, the
old windmill creaking and the dis
cordant winds bowling about the door.
WASHINGTON Times,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
| [

Early next morning two cyclists might
have been seen wheeling up Clarence
avenue. The one in front was man,
big and distinguished-looking-a man
whom to see vas to remember. The
second cycliSt was a young girl, VINO
kept always al about the same distance
from the man in front.
After awhile the man turned from
the main avenue into road which led
into the country. The girl followed,
and when the few houses in the road
were passed she began to scorch and
was soon ahead of the man, who noticed
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24

Camels have domesticated themselves
in southern Spain-the only spot in Eu-
rope where they may be seen in wild
state. Some 40 years ago a herd waa
brought over from Africa, and as no use
could be made of the creatures they
were turned loose to shift for them
selves. The camels flourished and in
creased, and now seem quite at home in
the district between Seville and Cor.
dova
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24

WELL" said Tenspot, Pm getting
pretty tired of ladies' society"
whats the matter now?" said Tad
dells.
why, just as soon as there is no long
er any necessity to tuck in balloon
sleeves, I've got to lace up bicycle leg.
gings." Flown Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
Provided For.

Two citizens of Houston, old friends,
met and one asked:
What has become of your son, the
one who lost his job? Has he got a po-
sition yet?"
"He is all right. He is engaged to a
rich girl, and in a few days he will ac-
cept a lucrative position as son-in-law."
Texas Sitter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24

"A 46A carat Burmah ruby, the
largest ruby ever cut, so far is known,
was bought in at a London jewelers. sale
recently for $4,000. A one-carat blue
diamond brought $1,000, and 14O-grain
black pearl, once belonging to Queen
Isabella II. of Spain, $3.50.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24

What though he scarce can read or write,
And is the dullest boy in school?
What though his teacher looks upon
Him as a hopeless fool?
The other boys look up to him
He's envied by them all,
For be it known that he's a star
When it comes to playing ball!
Cleveland Leader
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
Record.

"a case of unrequited love-" said the
mosquito, as he lodged slap. ~ have
a real fondness for this man, and see
how he scorns my love. However, I'm
not going to give him up without an
other trial. "-Boston Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
A Reflection Resented.

She - l know Harry Hopkins must
have mercenary motive in this match.
How can he love Miss Van Million when
she is so much older than ne is?
He-Oh, you do the boy injustice
Even if he doesn't love her, he venerates
her.-Bay City Chat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
THE RIVAL SUITORS.
MISS CoLUMBIA-You'll have to papa about it.


This is the day on which our house
is to burn down."
Gracious, what do you mean"
"Why, buildings always burn down
the day after their insurance has ex-
pired. Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24

Eesident-Healthy? l should say it
was. Why, there's only been one death
here in ten years.
Visitor-Who was it died?
Resident--Dr. Baker; died of starva-
tion.-Bay City Chat. ,.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
Appropriate.

Parrott-Pm thinking of starting a
paper whose mission will be to fight
all our modern corruptions and abusers
and frauds-but l don't know what
name to give it.
Wiggins-Call it the Earth.
Parrott-Why?
Wiggins-Because it will be one ever
lasting bawl!-Bay City Chat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24

Mistress-Now, Jane, clear away the
breakfast dishes and then look after
the children. I'm going around the cor
ner to have dress fitted.
Faithful-Yes, mum; will you take
the night key, or shall L set up fer ye?
Texas Sitter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
His Own Coin.

Van Arndt-One of the greatest salts
factions in the world is to feel that you
are the only man who sees joke. 1t
gives one such a feeling of superiority.
Fenilwor:h-Yes, especially when the
Joke is ones own.-Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24
His Opinion.

1t was Unc.e Allen Sparks first view
of a Matchmaking machine.
by George!" he calculated, after
watching it few moments in silence,
there's a pair of jaws that never bite
off more than they can chew. That
machine ought to be allowed to vote!"
Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-09-24

Miss Keedick-What an awful talSer
Mr.. Gilley is, and how little he says
when he speaks.
Miss Kittish-The poor fellow is
troubled with an impediment in his
thoughts.-N. Y. World.