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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-06
First National Bank Closes Its
Doors,

Last Wednesday morning, a no
tice was posted on the door OF the
First National Bank, stating that
the bank had been turned over to
the comptroller of the'cnrrency. in
whose charge it now is.
This is only one of the thousands
of banks that will close their doois
if we continue on gold basis two
years, or one year, longer, and our
people NAV as well understand it
now AS later.
The First National Bank was es.
tablished in 1870 as the Anderson
County Savings Bank, and It has
enjoyed goood business during
the years following, until the panic
of 1898. since which time it has
been on the down grade, because it
was crippled in that panic and was
not able to fully recover from the
shock
We are informed that there has
been a concerted action on the part
of certain men in this city to break
the bank, because its president,
Capt John 2. Foster, was an active
advocate Of free silver
We do not doubt that the bank
will be able to pay IF its entire in'
debtedness, and tina; without much
delay.
The First National was IA county
depository, and it has several thous
and dollars of the county's money,
which is amply secured by bonds
men who are able to make the
amount good.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-06
STAND UP FOR KANSAS.

Throughout the campaign which has just
closed, the people of Kansas have been assured
by certain element that il only continuation
Of the gold standard could be assured, prospect
ity would sweep over the country like great
wave of the sea.
Now that the gold standard has been endors-
ed, and its continuance is assured, it is noticed
with regret that its advocates are still dssatis-
fed and unhappy. They have already set up
loud and vociferous lament about the ruin and
utter desolation which has been visited upon
the state by the election Of Doster and Leedy
II is being urged that the credit OF Kansas
has been destroyed; that nobody will loan or in
vest dollar in the state; that the mortgages
will all be foreclosed and that the workngmen
of the state will become tramps and beggars.
This is no fancy sketch. This kind of talk can
be heard constantly on the streets of Topeka
Must Kansas always be afflicted with set of
calamity howlers? Are these the people who
have right to complain, anyway?
Was it not these same advocates of a gold
standard who nominated Mr.. Morrill, over the
protests of large element of the party to
which he and they belonged?
Was it not these same adherents of the gold
cause who insisted on exchanging non-parti-
san chief justice of the supreme court for par
tisan one?
Now that they have made the change they
seem afraid that the chief justice elect will give
them what they voted for in convention-a par
tisan administration of the office.
For the sake of longsufering people, let
this ill-omened talk stop. If continued, it will
not take long for it to reach all over the Union,
and the result might verify their predictions.
Let us people stop whining, get down to
business, stand up for Kansas and be prepared
to meet and share i'll the promised prosperity
when it arrives.-Topeka State Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-06
John Browns Child.

New YORK, Nov. truth prints
today letter from Major Iloratio
N. Bust of Sou h Pasadena, Cal. d,
in behalf of the bravest of the
brave daughters of John Brown OF
Osawatomie and Harper's Ferry.
She is now advancing in years,
with family just growing up
around her, and their little home in
the bleak winter mountain region OF
northern California has recently
been destroyed by fire.
The little band who captured
Harper's Ferry were nearly all
killed on the spot, and the remain
der have all passed away except
Annie Brown Adams, the young
est daughter Of Capt. John
Brown, who kept the house at the
Kennedy farm for her father, and
who left for her home at North Elba
when the party was ready for tine
attack
Later she married, and with n
large family now lives on farm in
the mountains Of northern Cali
fornia, poor in worldly goods but
rich in the recollections of her faith
er's love of liberty and Justice
A few weeks ago her house
caught fire and was entirely con.
sumed. The farm is mortgaged
and the family were all eXerting
themselver to pay it of, when tins
calamity came upon them They
have not one. dollar with which to
prepare a house, 9nd IA cold winter
is close upon them Major Rust
appeals TO all friends who may have
been fortunate to do something to
assist this family to build house
and to live through the coming win.
ter. - Osawatomie Globe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-06

|K.1T,Xs,ss & Sessni ~ W III
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The Young mems silver club
went over to Parker on Thursday
of last week, to join in the rally at
that place. The rally was sue
cess in every respect, and our boys
will never forget the hospitality of
the people there. On Monday, the
club went to Westphalia. and they
were treated with old.time hospl-
tality. They say they never met
more kindly, sociable people than
the citizens of Westphalia.
During the campaign just clos
ed. a number of the business men
gold bugs-have been so insulting
to the silver people that they are
going to suffer for it hereafter Ev
cry person has right to his or her
onion, but no right to abuse 9TH
ers because they differ in opinion.
The people who have been insulted
and abused are not obliged to trade
with those who insulted them, and
they WILL NOT DO so. Be it remem-
bered that fully one-half--more than
half-of the people of Anderson
county are silver people, and it i'll
becomes a business man to insult
those to whom he expects to sell
goods. We do not advise a boy
colt, but we do advise our people
to stand by their friends. Therc
are silver men in business in Gar
nett and even gold men who know
enough to be decent, and our advice
J to the silver people is to hunt these
men up; or, at least, trade with
men who know enough to be re-
spectful to people who may not be
lieve as they do. Again we say,
STAND BY YOUR FRIENDS
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-06
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-06
Notice.

Every reader of this notice who
desires to see a purer, more perfect,
more humane, more beneficial and
more etlectual Christianity than is
afforded by the present Church,
anity," will please send name and
address to PROF. III. C. CLAY,
Care of TIE FREE RERUBLc,
Louisville, Ky.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-06

We don't want the earth, hence
we feel not bit down-hearted.
While we deplore the loss of the
presidency, we feel pardonable
pride in the fact that we whipped
'em horse and dragoon in this
county and state, which is enough
glory in one day--Osawatomie
Globe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-06
Election Day

Election day in Kansas was as
pretty day as we ever saw, and
full vote was polled.
In Garnet, everything was quiet,
and the people were good-natured.
No fights or any trouble of any kind
took place. The yellow.ribbon-
wearers seemed to think they own
ed the town, but the wearers of the
blue paid no heed to it, but just at
tended to business, aud the result
showed that the yellow fellows were
not 50 numerous az they imagined
they were. Indeed, the result in
this city is very satisfactory to the
silver people. The Republican ma
jority was greatly reduced.
As result of The election, the
silver people elected Ed Stein, pro-
bate Judge; j. n Caldwell, state
souator; j D. Stevens, representa-
tive, and Rams lIerrlugton, county
commissioner. 1t will take the Of
fetal count TO decide whether Cliff
Hiatt, G. I. Richardson and S. ;.
Irwin have been elected clerk of the
district court, county attorney and
county superintendent, although
there is little doubt that all are
elected.
Anderson county also gave ma
iority to M s. Peters for congress-
man, and to Sam'l Riggs for dis
trict Judge. The Republicans are
claiming the election of both OF
these Offices, but that is not yet set
tied.
The Republicans profess to have
| iOuni some irregularities III some
townships. and are threatening to
throw out those townships, which
would change the result We will
simply remark that this sort OF
thing can, and will, work both ways.
The townships threatened are all
right, and the bluff won't work.
The fellows who are putting up
mis- talk are mad because they are
defeated, and that is the cause of
the bluff. They were defeated hon
orably, aud they may as well take
their medicine like men.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-06

Bryan is "a bigger man defeated
than any other American. Brave,
honest, eloquent fellow, he fought
against the most tremendous powers
ever brought to bear, almost single
handed and alone, and gave the
country one of the most thrilling
campaigns ever seen. lie is a
bright star in the political firma-
ment, and his lustre will never be
dimmed, but will flash out with re-
Dewed brilliancy again in the flu
ture. You can't keep thorough
ly good man down. -Osawatomie
Globe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-06
SAVE MONEY.

Owners of farms or town proper
ty that Is heavily mortgaged or
who are in default on interest or
taxes, and fear foreclosure, or even
where property has been sold by
the sheriff, can SAVE NC NEY and
possibly save their homes by con-
sultinS w Ii. MELLEN,
Garrett, X as.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-11-06

Town f'om Topeka over ouhoay :
visiting his parents.
Geo. Harris is prepared to do
your butchering. Call on him.
Mrs. Denick Kirk and Mrs.
Reb:cca Vaughn went to Lawrence,
Monday, on visit.
r. T. Stokes, of Manhattan,
came here, Tuesday, and voted,
though what right he had to vote
here nobody knows.
800 bottle patent medicine
for 65cts at Gus Graves.
--Patronize the Garnett Laundry
if you want good work,
Charley Orwig came up from
Girard to vote for Bryan and the
rest of the ticket.
Mrs. j. A. Robinson will give
"Chrysanthemum Viewing" at the
Grand Opera House block next
week, beginning ON Tuesday, the
10th, and continuing till Thursday
evening. Admission, 10 cents.
Plants will be on sale.
Pure Linseed Oil for As cts per
gallon at Gus Graves.
Il. H.. Tjaden returned from
Missouri, Tuesday, and will again
engage in business as an auction
eer. He looks as though he had
been we'll fed during his absence.
Mrs. A. l.. Murphy came up
from Grenola, Tuesday, to visit her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Moon.
DIR. DeWoyten's sure cure fol
the tobacco habit for sale by Gus
Graves.
e. K. Robinet and Green Bier.
" came down from Lawrence, Tues
day, to vote.
r. S. Beemer and wife, of AT
ten, Iowa, arrived here, Wednesday
on a visit to A. L. Childs and wife
of Sugarvale.
Mrs. w. II. Slocum, of the Cen
tennial district, gave free dinner
to the free silver men of Jackson
township, at the polls, Tuesday.
Miss Laura Gregg goes to To
peka, Monday, to attend the 18th
annual meeting of the Kansas Equa
Suffrage association, which will be
in session on the 9th, 10th and llth
From Topeka she will go to various
sections of the country, speaking
and organizing equal suffrage asso
Citations.
--Losr. On the evening of DC
tober 81, a pair of green cloth. GOV
cred carriage cushions. Parties
finding same, or giving information
that will lead to their recovery, viii
be literally rewarded by calling q
the Office of j. r. Baird, or at 6, l.
Putnum's livery stable.
The Republicans had a Ground
up" at the opera house last Monda.
night. when Charley Smart and an
other speaker addressed the meet
ing. The enthusiasm was SO grea
that Judge Brown went to sleeE
and fell off his chair. He drought
down the house."
Mrs. Olmstead was sandbagged
BY some man last Tuesday night
She had heard noise outside the
house, and stepped out to ascertain
the cause, when the man struck her,
knocking her down and hurting her
30 that she has been confined to her
bed since.
The dwelling house of Mrs.
Lucy Smith, OH Cedar creek, was
destroyed by fire last Saturday eve
ming Mrs. Smith and daughter
were alone, and were unable to save
ANYTHING but their bedding and
some clothing The house was in
sured for $500.
A barn and three horses in Col
ony were destroyed by fire one
night this week.
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JOURNALISTIC SIDE SHOWS.
Opposition in Rochester to a "Wom
ans Edition."

ROCHESTER,, March 25.-The practice of
publishing women's editions of newspapers,
ostensibly for the promotion of some charity,
but in reality to boom the newspapers them
selves, has run against a novel snag in this
city. provoking a hot controversy and no
little i'll feeling. Some time ago the Post
Express announced. with the usual flourish
of trumpets. hal. on a future date, the en-
tire management of the issue of a single
number was to be placed in the hands of the
women, who were TO provide the reading
matter. the advertisements, collect the news
and edit it. sell the papers and devote the
net receipts for the benefit of the Young
Women's Christian Association.
Everything went along smoothly until the
rector of st. Andrews Episcopal Church,
who had, without careful inquiry, Endorsed
the enterprise, learned that young girls were
to be employed to sell the papers on the
streets. in the street cars and hotels, and
elsewhere. 1t struck him as a most improper
thing TO do. and he went to Mrs. Charles T..
Fitch, the manager OF the enterprise, and
protested against the exposure OF girlhood
to the publicity and danger involved in the
sale OF the papers in the manner proposed.
When he found that his protest was re-
garded as an impertinence, he announced
his determination TO appeal TO the moral
sense OF the community against the ex-
posture OF womanhood, and calling for the
safeguarding Of our girls"
In accordance with this resolution. he
preached a powerful sermon last evening.
against the employment of girls. 1t Is not
certain that he Will succeed in preventing
this method OF selling the edition, but a good
many people think that he has taken the
proper stand and are anxious to see him sue
coed. As he Is a man or great tenacity OF
purpose, he is certain 10 fight the matter 10
the bitter end.
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ONE MORE CHANCE.
To-M0rrow Will End that Remark
able Dictionary Distribution.

The result of the American Newspaper
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and wisdom of the press which places the
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nouncement the response was immediate, and
the allotment OF the 800 Introductory sets
has been accomplished so rapidly that to-
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The American Newspaper Syndicate de-
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inal figure has beer placed on these four
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Inspection OF the work at syndicate head
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Those desiring 10 participate In the distri-
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Senate Resolutions on Cuban BeIIiE-
ereney RiEhts May Be Accepted.

erency Rights May Be Accepted.
WASHINGTON, March 2.-Tne con-
ferees OF the two Houses OF Congress on
the Cuban resolutions held another meeting
to-day. but again adjourned without reach
ing a conclusion. They. however, went far
enough to justify the belief that another
session. which VIII be held tomorrow, win
be sufficient to conclude the conference.
The Indications favor the recession of the
House from its position and the acceptance
OF the resolutions as they passed the Senate.
The difficulties of getting any legislation
which Is opposed, as the Cuban resolutions
are. through the Senate under its present
rules are well understood by the conferees.
and the conviction IL gradually forcing itself
on them that the safest course is TO pursue
the course which will not require any fur
ther action by the senate; The House
up their resolutions, but 1t is understood
they will do so IL 1t Is made necessary TO
Senator Cameron's contribution to the Sem
ate resolutions, that the friendly Offices Of
the United States should be offered by the
recognition OF the independence of Cuba is
antagonized by the House conferees, one
Of whom said that II would be equally Saall
10 Great Britain for the attainment OF
Canada's Independence. On the other hand.
the Clause OF the House resolutions looking
United States Is opposed by the senatorial
side OF the conference. although the House
conferees think Ii more tenabie han the
Cameron clause. Concerning the expression
OF sympathy with the insurgents and the
accommodation that the United States
should accord them belligerent rights there
was no great controversy of personal opin-
ions.
In case the Senate resolutions are accepted
by the conference the question will again
be thrown into the House and in all proba-
bility more debate may be had In hat body
WREN the conferees make their report and
anticipation Of the opportunity. Cuba's most
ardent partiSans on the foreign affairs COM
mittee think that the matter OF words is
OF much smaller Importance than that Con-
greSs should present a solid front TO other
ma <fouo In fho naffar
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king. ArgueIles. The volunteers marched past
the palace and were loudly cheered by the
crowds assembled. General Weyler, who was
on the balcony Of the palace. was also en-
Enthusiastically greeted. =.
In a sklrmish between the insurgents and
a detachment OF troops in the Santa Clara
district Leoncio Vidal, the insurgent leader,
was killed. The troops took possession OF MS
body. as well as OF those of many more Of
the enemy killed.
The San QuintIn Battalion, in reconnoiter-
ing between San Juan de Ia Jaras and Pot-
rilo. province Of santa Clara, was attacked
by the insurgents under Fonseca and 9TH
ers. The Insurgents were eventually DIS
persed with great loss. The troops lost nfteen
killed and had thlrty-two wounded.
The Alamanca Battalion was attacked at
Jaguez Ji.o by one thousand insurgents un-
der Pedro ard Eduardo Garcia After two
hours fighting the insurgents were charged
by go Spanish cavalrymen, who dislodged
the enemy. The latter retired with numerous
los. The troops had seven men wounded.
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Senator siilis's Proposition to Seize
Cuba Regarded as Buncombe by
Spanish officials.
NO AGREEMENT REACHED
ANOTHER CONFERENCE OVER THE
BELLIGERExCY RESOLUTIONS.
House Likely 10 Recede-The Bermu-
yellow Fever Victims.

MADRID. March Is. The newspapers
Throughout Spain continue 10 print cabled
extracts from the speeches made by United
States Senator's on the Cuban belllgerency
resolutions. This serves 70 keep alive the
luminosity OF the students ard other anti
Americans. who lose no opportunity TO dis
play their feelings. Several patriotic ebul-
iitions have taken place in the past few days,
and there was another this afternoon at
Barcelona. After the municipal band had
played a patriotic march a few students be-
came extra-erthusjast.c, buried a small,
American flag and marched in the direction
of the United States consulate The "patri-
ots." however, were dispersed by tne police
before reaching the consulate. The United
States consul was standing on the balcony
and witnessed the gathering Of the groups Of
people without being molested. The public.
however. expressed indignation at the atti-
tude OF the consul. declaring it to be "bounc-
ing and provoking"
In official circles here Senator MiIls's prop
os.tion to seize Cuba and hold It until the
rebels can organize a government Is re-
garded- as mere buncombe. Nobody thinks
the United States would dare do such a
thing. ard 1t is certain that each man and
woman IN Spain would contribute everything
they possess-their lives. IL necessary-to
keep the island under the Spanish yoke. A
majority Of the newspapers print pessimistic
comment on the Cuban discussion at WASH
ington and point TO the fact that three Sem
ators or the joint have dist.n-
gulshed themselves by showing III win for
Spain. These newspapers claim that this IS
not a reassuring symptom ana urge the gov
eminent to prepare for every eventuality.
They declare that while the vote on bellig-
AAn.N wfnArn Aan - 40 hall n - ren n
the conflict continues. The press also refers
TO the fact that the spanish squadron remains
In Spanish waters. ready 70 depart at any
moment. The Official press, however, takes
q more optimistic view Of the situation.
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FHLBUsTERs LANDED.
The Bermuda's Party Safe-YeIIow Fee
yer ON a War ship.

HAVANA, March Silt Is learned that
IN expedition. supposed to be that from
the steamer Bermuda, has landed between
Guantanamo and the city OF Santiago de
Cuba. IN the province OF the latter name.
Twelve sailors on board the
Spanish ~,gunboat Condo venadito
have died OF yellow fever. Itfs also learned
that several Americans. members of an
expedition which landed at Manzanillo, four
months ago, rave died of yellow fever. A
report was circulated here. that Maxine
Gomez Is a very sick man and Is suffering
with a high fever. 1t is for this reason.
1t Is said. that ne has avoided all engage
ments with the Spanish troops of late and
has remained quiet. leaving the active con-
duct OF the campaign to Antonio Maeeo
and his other lieutenantS.
Ebert Rappleye. the correspondent in
Cuba for a New York newspaper. was ex-
PEELED from the country to-day by order
OF the Spanish authorities.
The insurgents nave burned. the village
OF Santa Ana. including the churches, and
they have destroyed by FIRE a house at the
entrance OF Cuevas Bellamar. province Of
Matanzas.
General Ahumada to-day reviewed the Ur-
bano Battalion. consisting OF two thousand
merchants, who have volunteered for mill
tary duty The colonel In ommand OF the
battalion Is the so-called Cuban railroad
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Sent Back to the stnte Court.

CHICAGO, March 25.-Judge Showalter, OF
the federal court, to-day remanded the case
of the people of Illinois against the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company back to the State
Court. In giving his decision the court said
This is an APPLICATION for an injunction under
the antitrust law Of 1892, passed by the Leg.
~islature of Illinois. That act provides tina
i'm the case of a combination of corpora
lions, as here alleged, the State shah in,
hibit the corporations, II foreign one. from
doing business in the State, and impose 9
domestic corporations to forfeit their char,
tiers. This Is a penal law and the fedora
courts have no jurisdiction in the mater. II
imposition of a fine. AS such 1t belongs Il
the State courts. and is. therefore, re-
mauded."