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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Voluntary associations for the pur-
pose of regulating the wages of their
members by combined action are as old
as civilization. In the earliest times We
find instances of such organizations
formed from motives of interest and
policy and the better to secure an ade-
uuate return for services rendered, says
p. M. Arthur, the veteran leader of the
engineers. The guilds of the middle
ages, limiting the number of appren-
tees to each artisan and determining
the period a man should serve before he
could become a master, are examples,
and from these, but varying in many
important particulars, the trades unions
have sprung. There can be no ques-
ton about their utility. Whatever adj
verse views on the subject may be en-
tertained by interested capitalists,
there can be no doubt that the general
result of such unions has been, on the
whole, conducive to the permanent
moral elevation and physical well-be-
ing of the laboring classes. The mat
ter has passed beyond the domain Of
hypothesis as speculation. A thousand
specious arguments, signed to prove
trades unions illusory and of no prac-
tical benefit, are demolished by the
simple fact that trades unions are no
untried theory but subsisting and I'M
questionable facts. To be sure, they
are as likely as any other combinations
for special purposes to be at times sell
fish, wrong-headed and working injus-
tice.
Strikes no doubt are often mistaken
and fail to realize the desired effects.
But we should not forget the laboring
class, so-called, must, like any other,
stand up for its own rights or be con-
tent to see them trampled under foot,
and that the strength given to it by
organizations is it's only effectual de-
Tense against the else unchecked ty-
ranny of capital, eager for profit and
reckless of others rights. The power
developed by coordination may be
abused, like any other power, but la
Dor is helpless and a prey without it.
We hold, therefore, that trades unions
anu SiHhiiai 'oihP d0to, thou6H OlleH
abused have, on the whole, effected sig
nal good; that through their instrument
tality labor is better paid and its rights
better served than otherwise would or
could be. Such being the case, the right
OF cooperation should be upheld, not
only in theory but in practice. Its sur
render would remove the most power
full instruments in the hands of labor
to withstand the eyactions of capital.
It should be cherished as natural and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
legal right, as the sheet anchor of pros
perity.
workinSmen,s Club a Success.

The Workingmens Club of Yonkers,
N. Y, the first and only institution OF
the kind in America, is described by
a writer in Leslie's Weekly. He says
the club is of rich and substantial
character, and not in any sense OF the
word a benevolent scheme, nor relig-
ious mission, school or a device to
rescue inebriates. 1t is a mems club
pure and simple, in the same sense that
the Union League, the Marquette, the
Athletic Association or the Chicago Is
a club. The only difference is in the
amount of the initiation fee and the
dues. Three years ago chapter OF the
ST. Andrew brotherhood formed mod
est club for some Of the workingmen
living in the New York suburb At first
the men regarded it with suspicion,
but finding it just what it purported
TO be they readily gave it their support
During one year $4,000 workingmen
visited it.
Seeing how the idea took, William
F. Cochran, one of the largest employ
ers of labor in Yonkers, agreed to
build a fine clubhouse if the members
would undertake to maintain it. To
this the workingmen agreed, and the
house was put up. In short time the
club will be self-supporting. The rev.
enues are largely obtained from the re-
ceipts of the restaurant, the pool tables
and the fees at the entertainments.
The departments are library, reading
room, gymnasium, baths, theater,
boys and mems billiard and pool
rooms and a restaurant. The govern
ment of the club is vested in commit
tee, consisting of workingmen and de-
partment heads in several of the larger
mills,s but the absolute control OF the
club is in the hands Of the general
membership.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Robbie Murden, years old, of Ko-
komo, Ind, has built toy train, which
operates on a circular track covering
an acre of ground. The engine, in
appearance and form, conforms to the
modern railway locomotive, with whis-
tie, bell and every necessary attach
ment. The train is propelled by the
little boy, who sits in the cab, with
his feet on pedals similar to those used
in propelling bicycles The small
amount of power required to operate
the train is surprising, the little fell
low carrying four passengers around
the track with ease. Robbie is earning
good salary in the passenger traffic,
charging a penny a trip. The depot
is provided with ticket office, waiting
room and all modern conveniences.-
New York Tribune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
A Magic Letter.

Did you ever think what strange
letter S is? 1t is a serpent in dis
guise. Listen-you can hear 1t hiss. 1t
is the wizard of the alphabet. 1t gives
possession and multiplies indefinitely
by its touch. 1t changes tree into
trees and house into houses. Some
times it is very spitefui and will change
a pet into a pest, pear into a spear
a word into sword, and laughter into
slaughter and it will make hot shot at
any time. Farmers have to watch it
closely. 1t will make scorn of his corn
and reduce every peck to speck.
Sometimes he finds it useful. If he
needs more room for his stock it will
change a table into stable for him,
and if he is short of hay he can set out
a row of tacks. 1t will turn them into
stacks. He must be careful, however
not to let his nails Re around loose.
The serpent's breath will turn them
into snails. If he wishes to use an en-
CINE about his farm work he need not
buy any coal or have water to run It,
Let the serpent glide before his horses.
The team will turn to steam. If ever
you get hurt call the serpent to your
aid. Instantly your pain will be in
Spain. Be sure to take it with you
the next time you climb mountain If
you desire to witness a marvel. 1t will
make the peak speak. But don't let it
come around while you are reading
now. 1t will make this tale stale.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

81 believe that | express the conserv-
ative opinion of Thoughtful men every
where when I say that we have now
reached a period when immigration is
not advantageous to the country or to
the immigrant. This country is COM
PEELED to solve a question of non-em-
ployment for Europe as well as for 1t
self" said Rev. Madison c. Peters of
New York in a recent sermon. I'VE
have not, as a nation, done the just
thing to our laboring men by making
them compete with the labor market Of
the world. AS a practical solution of
all the difficulties which the immigra-
ton problem presents, / would suggest
vigorous enforcement of the laws now
excluding paupers, invalids and GRIM
inals, and passport system, such as
they have in Europe, enabling our au-
thorities to return at the expense of
the steamship companies all persons
who become dependent in year, or
whose record is found to criminal.
Let not more than 1000 be permitted
to land in any one week. Let an edu-
cational restriction be put upon 1mmi-
grafton. so that those not able to read
and write in their own tongue shall
be excluded. Let the steamship compa-
MES which violate the laws be 90
hibited from entering our ports
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
JUSTICE IN ALABAMA.
Why . Prisoner Was Declared Not
Guilty."

Why 3 Prisoner Was Declared NOT
Guilty"
A Jacksonville broker, while travel
ing in the Alabama mountains, was
invited by a friend, a local Judge, to
attend the trial OF a Cracker" for
shooting a darby, and, the prisoner
having no money to hire lawyer, the
Judge appointed the broker to defend
him, alleging that if the broker was
not a lawyer "he was an idiot be-
cause he wasn't one"-a judgment
amply supported by his conduct of the
case, says the Argonaut. The broker
ss-examined the witnesses briefly,
sending in now and then a discomfit-
ing trajectory. When he came to make
a speech he said: Gentlemen of the
jury, have taken great pains to show
you that my client was respectable
citizen. Ten witnesses have asserted
on oath, mind you-that he stands high
in his community" The defendant
was six feet three inches tall and the
jury smiled. HE stood high in his
community and that is sufficient. Now
for the law We find in the thirtieth
verss Of the sixteenth chapter OF
'Chitty On Pleadings'-Chitty, gentle
men, was one of the bravest generals
in the Confederate army-this we'll
established principle of law" Here
the broker adjusts his glasses, holds
the book far off, elevates his chin and
reads: mo respectable white man can
be guilty Of crime That, gentlemen,
is enough. l leave the case in your
hands" Each juror changed his quid,
looked at his neighbor, nodded, and,
without leaving their seats, they rem
dered loud and emphatic verdict of
mot guilty" and then Joined in three
cheers for the defendant and his law
yer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Prince Hilkoff, now Russian minister,
once worked in a Philadelphia locomo-
tive shop at 81 day.
Four hundred members of the Chi,
cago cigarmakers' organization are
drawing out-of- work benefits.
Workingmen of South Africa have
sent warning to labor in Europe and
America to keep away, as work is
scarce, wages low and necessities of
life very high.
Detroit Printers union appointed a
committee to wait on the congressional
candidates to ascertain their views re-
garding governmental ownership and
control of the telegraph systems.
The Detroit branch of the National
Association of Stationary Engineers
has decided to go through thorough
course in the study Of electricity, with
Professors King and Stoddard as in
structors.
At recent meeting of the Cleve-
land Central Labor union it was de-
cided that an effort be made to organ"
lie an arbitration board for the ad-
justment of labor troubles, the board
to consist of seven members of the Cen
trail Labor union and the same number
from the Chamber of Commerce.
The New York Outside Iron Finish
ers' and Helpers union has taken a
new departure in the method of keep
ing up the standard of the organiza-
ton. A physical examination is now
made of all applicants of membership
by a physician and if they are found
not to be sound in physique they are
rejected.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

No man can understand the female
mind. Three years ago the operators
in the Chicago telephone exchange
threatened to quit because the COM
pany wanted them to wear skirts two
inches shorter, which would cause less
dust and consequently less damage to
the delicate instruments. The chief Of
the bureau of engraving and printing
in Washington issued an order the
other day forbidding the girls to come
to work in short skirts, but the women
protested so vigorously that the order
was rescinded. The telephone girls
evidently were not built like those in
the government bureau.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

A prohibitionist clergyman in New
Jersey has invented a novel scheme for
overcoming the demon rum, which he
declares will work like charm, al
though it is more than doubtful II 1t
will meet the general appreciation Of
the taxpayers of that state. He pro-
poses that every saloonkeeper shall re-
ceive pension of $4,000 from the state,
on the understanding that he will sell
no more liquor. Naturally the saloon
keepers are enthusiastic over the plan
and the only difficulty would be to
figure out how many saloonkeepers
there would be in New Jersey after
such law was passed. Probably It
would turn out that 991a per cent Of
the population would lay claim to the
pension.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

The Childs-DreXel Home for union
printers stands on the highest point of
ground in Colorado Springs, and from
the balcony | saw with the naked eye
the Spanish peaks in New Mexico, $50
miles away, says a writer in the De-
troit Free Press. With the large tele-
scope with which the home is equipped
| had a much more extended view.
The home has now been opened four
years. 1t cost S1S5,000 and is sup
ported by a tax of five cents month
on all mebers of the International
union. The convention, however, sub
mitted to a referendum vote PROPOSE
ton to increase the support to ten
cents a month. This is because the
home is now filled to its capacity; hav-
ing sixty-eight inmates, and is to az
ford an enlargement to nearly double
this amount A Christmas present a
fifty cents a member will be taken up
at the holidays this year to build an
infirmary, so that the sick may be sep
arated from the well inmates. The re-
quirements for entering the home are
that the printer must be in good stand
ing with the last union to which he be-
longed, which shall indorse his appli-
cation and pay his transportation, and
he must be of good habits.-EX.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Speaking of policemen, an intelli-
gent member of the San Francisco
force made a queer break the other
day. He found Miss Peterson sitting
gazing meditatively on the sad sea
waves. Straightway he arrested her.
For looking at the water? No, but on
the unique charge of thinking about
committing suicide" 1t may be bibli-
cally true that one who commits sin
at heart has already committed it, but
modern criminal procedure has not
reached that advanced stage yet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
OLD-TIME SOUTHERN SPORTS.
Members of Hunting Clubs on Whom
Big Fines Were Imposed.

Members of Hunting Clubs on Whom
Big Fines Were Imposed.
Among the sports of olden times the
hunting clubs were prominent every
where, says the Atlanta Constitution,
In Camden County one of the most
famous clubhouses in this country was
built at Bear Hammock and kept I'M
der the supervision of Gen. John Floyd.
1t was there that the Camden County
Hunting Club, organized in 1882, held
it's meetings, made it's rules and i'm
posed it's fines The charter members
of this club were Charles r. Floyd,
Richard Floyd, Henry Floyd, John
Floyd, Ben Hopkins ]. H. Dilworth,
James Holzendorf, John Holzendorf,
Alexander Holzendorf, p. M. Nightin-
gale, William Berrie and Henry du
Bignon. Several members joined af-
terward. The club dress was a scarlet
jacket and black pantaloons and a
fine Of 500 copper caps was imposed on
Alexander Holzendorf at one meeting
for not having on the regulation dress.
No member was to be absent from the
meetings unless by good excuse and
James Holzendorf was fined 1000 cop
per caps for one absence. After the
days hunt, sometimes with the luck of
sixteen deer, an elegant dinner was
served before dispensing. The seven
teenth rule read: Game is considered
by the club to be deer, bear, hogs, cows,
bulls, wildcats and turkeys" Wild cat
tie and hogs abounded in the woods in
those days, the latter living to an old
age, which was told by the tusks, some
times eight to ten inches long.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Coach Lehman, the noted English
authority on rowing, has accepted the
Invitation of Harvard to take charge Of
her oarsmen and has just sailed for
England. He will have nothing to
do with the selection of candidates
for the crew, but he will have absolute
authority over the candidates after
they are selected. This means that
Harvard has decided after long and
fruitless experiment to accept the Eng
dish theory of rowing Tin toto" and
they have picked out the most cele-
DRAFTED man in the business to teach
them how to 60 about 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Anent the death of the celebrated
Hungarian caricaturist, Janko, it is in
teresting to take note Of his extreme
industry at his art. Being GO years
old when he died last week, he had
completed no less than $4,000 draw
ings, which, assuming him to have
begun in the neighborhood of 20,
would be at the rate Of nearly 1000
yearly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

The one fact in which all unavoid-
ably agree is that we come into the
world alone and we go out Of the world
alone and though we travel in company
and make a great show of our fellow
ship and of bearing one another's bur-
dens we carry our deepest burdens
alone
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Rev. Solomon Parsons of New Jer-
sey declares that his state could afford
to pension every liquor dealer, pay
him $4,000 year, and make money by
the operation. The saloonkeepers OF
Paterson are enthusiastically in favor
of the proposition, and say they are
willing to help the prohibition clergy
man secure the passage of law en-
ibodying this idea.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Sir Toby (after ringing the bell
furiously)-John, what is that con-
founded van waiting at the door foY?"
John-If you please, sir, it's the
milliner who has sent it to take away
two of her ladyship's hats to alter
Mo0nshine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
M Mygtery,

"Why does Lambert always wear his
best clothes at the Office and put on his
old ones when ne isn't at work? Most
men do the opposite" Lambert has
the best-looking typewriter girl in this
town."-Cleveland Leader.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

The noblest type of MANHOOD is ne WHO
works to live.
IT'S toll that over nature gives man
his proud control;
1t purifies, it hallows the temple OF
the soul;
1t scatters foul diseases thro' all their
CHASTITY train,
Puts iron in the muscles and crystals
in the brain.
The Great Almighty builder who fash
toned out this earth,
Has stamped his seal of honor on labor
from her birth.
In every angel flower that blossoms
from the sod,
Behold the. Master touches, the handl-
work of God.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

The Chicago Civic Federation Will
make a fight on portion of the but
ton-fad. The association thinks such
notices as IF You Love Me, Grin,
and II Will Meet You at Eight
O'clock" are evil, and have bad in
fluence on the youth of the city.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

A Texas editor says: Suffer little
subscribers to come unto me, and for
bid them not, for Of such / pay the
printers"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
HERE'S A NEW COUNTRY!
NEW HOPE. NEW OPPORTUNITIES,
THE LAND of SUNSHINE and PLENTY
MILD CLIMATE,FERTILE SOIL, CHEAP
LANDS.

The building of the Kansas City. Pitts
burg & Gulf Railroad - Port Arthur
Route-has opened up country in
Western Missouri and Arkansas that
cannot be eXcelled as an agricultural
and fruit growing country. No other
country in America presents so many
golden opportunities to the home
seeker, manufacturer or Spectator. 1t
Is land of sunshine and plenty, where
you can work out of doors 12 months
in the year instead of six months. No
hot winds in summer, no billiards. in
winter Lands are cheap along this
new line of road, because this
country has heretofore been remote
from railroad. Mild climate, healthy
and pleasant.
You should also see the new division
town of Mena, Polk Co.. Ark. 1t is a
good illustration of what pluck and
enterprise can do-build city of $500
people in 90 days. Mcna is surrounded
by tributary country capable of sus-
tanning a city of 100000 people.
Homeseeker's tickets-one fare for
the round trip, plus $500 = can be
bought at all principal northern and
eastern railroad points on Nov. 18th,
Dec. LIST and 10Th. Don't miss these
opportunities.
For full information, address
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

A young married woman always
talks to bachelors as though they didn't
know much; when she gets older sho
gets more suspicious.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

II the sultan of Turkey could only
be induced to ride bicycle some fend-
ish satisfaction might be got out of
him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Many a man is angry at the world
because it does not know what he
wants unless he advertises the fact.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Fully one-half the people on earth
would be more useful citizens If they
were going the other way.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
GRANT IN WARTIME.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE CP
THE COMMANDER.
Presentments of Him Werc
Widely Circulated at First-His Clear
and Musical Voice-Nothing Could Ex-
cite Him at Critical Points.

DESCRIPTION o +
Gen. Grants per-
sonal appearance at
this important per-
iod of his career
may not be out of
place here, particu-
larly as up to that
time the public had
received such err
roneous | m p r e 8 =
CHING n 4 n m
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

In simple ulcers and infectious ul-
GERS simple wash of one per cent So
luton of the sulphate of quinine pro-
duces most excellent results.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
THE TOILER'S CORNER
SOME TIMELY TOPICS OF IN
TEREST TO UNION LABOR.
Honest Labor Makes the Heroes of the
World-The Contract System In Dis
favor In Waihington-Dispute Among
Unions.
~ HON do we ca

HON do we call
our heroes? To
whom our prais-
es sing?
The p a m p e r e d
child of fortune?
The titled Lord
or King?
They live by 9TH
ers' labors, take
all and nothing
give,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

God goes with the man who is will
ling to take hard place.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

The most foolish thing people can
do is to sacrifice accuracy in the hope
of insuring speed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

II a man was all he imagines him
self to be he would be dangerous
character.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

It is really cruel to show sensitive
people that their kindnesses have been
misplaced.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
Most things are only small or great
because of comparison.

Too many of us think we are sick
when laziness is the real trouble.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

Tramp-You may not believe it but
l was once an editor.
Benevolent Gentleman-To what do
you attribute your rise in life?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets AL
Druggists refund the money if 1t fails TO cure. $50
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-27
The spell-binders are out Of Jobs.

Freak bets are being paid.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-06-20
THE ]. S. MENKEN CO,

Two Carloads Of Flooring and
Ceiling just received and for sale
nv j. A. CARL.
| A, q 3-t.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1896-06-20
HOieS and Walthu;l,

Being satisfied in our own mind that,
If Cleveland and Carlisle have left any
chance open for the election o. Il Dem
ocratic ticket, that ticket is Boies and
Walthall, We 60 for it. We doubt If
any other name at the mead of the
ticket could he successful. We are
positively certain that neither Cleve-
land > nor CarlisIe's could, nor any Of
tina, stripe. Bland, while good, able
AMI h"nc,l man, has we fear. been too
long a prominent figure, and that is
wha, ~;iIrd ntf Clay, Webster and Cal =
houu, the 'nrre greatest statesmen our
c"nn'r, has ever produced. We hope
aud We orIit.,c, that Mississippi will
r"~, h'r vu," for Boies aA W;.lthall.
il b" Nal;uDai Democratic Convention
Il, Chicago, and if they are nominated
we h"ve ro earthly doubt that she will
cast her electoral vote the same way.
Boies aud Wal,hall! Honesty and abil-
ity. silver and economy! That's our
slogan --Sarhis Reporter.