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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

and cut deep burrows in the side OF
the boat and when the fish turned and
made q side rush the force and power
of the creature were almost irresistible.
But gradually the struggles became
less and less, and final effort brought
a huge body of rich color alongside.
caught a momentary flash of great
eyes, then ponderous tail again
drenched me with water, and the fish
made last and futile plunge, then lay
on its side pounding and beating the
water with its tail and rolling about
from side to side. It was finally hauled
up so that its head was out Of the wa
ter-a magnificent creature fully six
feet in length and bulky in proportion;
a black bass in general shape, elab-
Grated and grown out Of all semblance
to itself, so that 1t weighed nearly five
hundred pounds, a type Of power and
strength among fishes.
you want see homeless cod?" said
one of the fishermen; that's him."
So, then, the secret was out. Boneless
cod was neither cod nor homeless, but
the famous Santa Catalina black sea
bass that was caught by the wholesale,
cut up into great slices or steaks, and
sailed down as coda very good decep-
ton.
Our first capture was, after It was
killed, fastened astern, and later sew
eral other fish were hooked, some OF
which must have weighed several hum
bred pounds, as they carried of the
lines and Strengthened out the big iron
hooks. Sometimes they would follow
up the small fish that were being
caught for bait, and would strike heav-
lily against the bottom of the boat. We
had struck a school of these giants of
the bass tribe, and nearly q dozen of
them were taken, ranging from one
hundred and fifty to five hundred
pounds in weight.
Late in the evening the heavily
laden craft came to anchor in the little
bay, and the great fish were towed
ashore, cut up and sailed down without
their bones, to be sent out later as
homeless cod.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11
Printers and the Church.

Denver Typographical Union No. 40
is without doubt the only printers or
ganization in the country which ap-
PIRATES money for the rental of seats in
a church. This union has, for some
time past contributed to the support
Of the Broadway Temple association,
which holds services in the Broadway
theater-a large box being rented by
No. 40 for the accommodation of those
members desiring to attend. The pas
tor of this temple Of worship is the
Rev. Myron w. Reed, one of the few
ministers Of the gospel of the present
time who espouse the cause of the
poor on all occasions. This gentleman
is a firm believer in trades-unionism,
and his discourses are listened to with
interest by those who recognize that
the doctrine expounded is for the bene-
fl of all, rather than confined to the
narrow limits of sectarianism. The
action of our union in Denver is due
to the belief that the services
and teachings of a friend to or
ganized labor should be recog-
nized at all times. AS three
fourth vote is necessary to carry an
appropriation for such a purpose, it
can be readily seen that Myron Reed
is held in high esteem by Denver print
erS
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

Some wise damsels who burn the
midnight oil gave "Spinster Lunch
con-" Daisies, their petals clipped
into ruled cap with big chin bow
and features of all nationalities
marked on their yellow disks, peeped
from every corner of the room, and
nodded to the guests over big brown
jug full of daisies in the center of the
table. The sensible menu, beginning
with clam bouillon, and continuing on
through toasted brown bread and
minced beef, fruit salad, frozen GUS
tard, lady fingers and coffee, was
eaten amid much merriment. June
Ladies' Home Journal
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11


The eight hour day is the greatest
benefaction which can now be bestow-
ed upon the wage-earner. 1t is the
one Indispensable condition which car
ries with it necessarily all the other
beneficiaries attainable for all those
whose work for wages; for in its nat
ural operation, by giving rest and leis-
ure for the better things, it surely in
wolves the uplifting of the toiler and
his development, physically, mentally
and morally, which will enable him to
hold many Of the things Of this world
and to use all that he gets with a finer
skill and for nobler deeds.
The method must be such that in its
very nature, and working every
moneyed interest shall be protected.
venture, says writer In Gunton's
Magazine, to offer suggestion toward
the devising Of that adequate method.
Let all organized bodies of capitalists
who are engaged in manufacturing in
dustries or those in any one of them,
but especially those in the textile
fabric and boot and shoe industries, or
others which are done under roofs,
form an agreement that on the
Monday following the first Thanksgiv-
ing day after the agreement is made,
they will take off one-quarter Of an
hour from the working day, and that
each year thereafter on the corre-
spending day they will take off an
other quarter Of an hour year by year
until the eight hour day is reached.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

A witness in murder case in Indi-
ana recently testified that the evening
before the tragedy he dined with the
victim, and the latter, on paying the
waiter, drew five-dollar bill from
q large roll containing fifty times that
amount. This statement suggested a
motive for the murder which had hith-
erto been incomprehensible. Future
civilization may emphasize the fact
that to offer temptation is as culpable
as the crime 1t incites. The man who
needlessly opens rolls Of money in pub
lie places; the woman who displays
valuable jewels in street cars; the
merchant who thoughtlessly gives his
young clerk tempting opportunities for
peculation; the housekeeper who trusts
without oversight all accounts to her
cook, are not themselves wholly limo
cent when moral degeneration or q
blasted character is the result. Osten-
tation, Incidence, too great leniency
open the downward path for natures
that are unwary or perverse.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

The small fish which had been
caught was now placed on a hook al
most as large as a whale hook, with
powerful line, and thrown over.
Hardly had 1t struck the bottom before
the line began to run slowly out, at
which the fishermen became greatly
excited. When about twenty feet had
gone over the rail lusty Genoese
seized 1t, and when it came taught
1erked 1t with all his force. AS a re-
Spouse came a jerk that nearly threw
him upon his face, and the line, torn
from his grasp, rushed over the side
with a force that made 1t smoke and
hiss. Out it went, the coils leaping
into the air like living things, the
men rushing from side to side to avoid
them. Ten, twenty, fifty, one hundred
and more feet went smoking and hiss
ing over the gunwale before the fisher
man dared to touch it, and then, when
he did, his arms went down, elbow
deep, into the water, so deep, In fact,
that his companions seized him by the
legs to prevent his utter disappearance.
BY the greatest exertion the Italian
stayed the progress Of the big fish and
gained twenty feet or more OF line;
then, in magnificent rush, the gamy
creature rushed out again, to be finally
stopped by turn taken about be-
saying pin; even then the big line
creakcd and groaned ominously. For
half an hour this struggle went on, the
line being handed around from man 10
man as they grew weary, and finally
1t fell to me. The big fish even then
was more than l could manage. Wnen
n rnoda q rush tha lind burned my hand
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11
The Bcllman's Little Joke.

Kirriemuir, in Forfarshire, the
"Thrums" of Mr.. Barrles delightful
studies of Scottish life and character,
once possessed humorous bellman.
On one occasion he was instructed to
make the following announcement on
the day of the local fair: Notice! All
persons driving cattle through the
lands Of Logic, to or from the market
will be prosecuted with the utmost
rigor of the law" Then, seeming to
be sorry for the harshness of the or
der, and anxious to clear himself in
the eyes of his neighbors, he added
Eye medina mind a. this, lads; It'll
only haver nonsense) O. the grieye
(the farm overseer).'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11
which Is the Law Making Power?


The law passed by the Indiana legis-
Iature a short time ago, fixing a three
cent fare for street railways in Indian
apolis has been declared unconstitu-
tional by Justice Showalter Of the
United States Circuit court. This
measure was framed by eminent law
yers. but it seems that they could not
draw I'D constitutional enactment.
Large amounts Of money are annually
spent in holding sessions OF legisla-
lures for the purpose of keeping up the
popular delusion that the people make
the laws. yet it must be admitted that
the courts are gradually usurping the
functions supposed to be vested in leg
islatiye bodies. When corporate greed
cannot control the Legislature, an ap-
neal is made to the judiciary, and al
most every law in the interest of the
neople is declared unconstitutional. In
the street car case the state courts
we're not even given an opportunity to
mass upon the measure, and the off,
cials were restrained from carrying out
the plain provisions of a law. The
attorney who is acknowledged
TO be in the front rank Of the legal
profession, declares that: ut is not a
decision; it's an excuse" The state
authorities are preparing for legal
fight, and a contest may be expected
between the state and judiciary. The
outcome is awaited with interest.
These object lessons are needed never
theless, in order that the people may
fully realize the conditions surround
ing them and take steps to remedy the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

It is said that the good roads COM
mittee of Massachusetts has struck
upon very novel but effective man
ner of promoting its work. Instead OF
using the money at its disposal to
make continuous stretches Of good
roads as far as the money held out,
1t has alternated good roads with bad,
each being one mile in extent. Thus,
the driver hauling heavy load to
market, spins merrily along for mile
over an admirable road, and then
strikes mile of muck and mire. This
makes him swear, of course, and when
he finally gets through 1t to the next
mile of good road, he appreciates it all
the more. The committee claims by
this method 1t can more easily and
rapidly arouse a general interest In
road improvement.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

A few months ago fine dog belong
Ing to A. L. Luetgert of Chicago was
missing. The owner made q great fuss
about it, bounding the police day and
night in his effort to get them to find it..
On May 2 Luetgert's wife was also
missing, and instead of notifying the
police, or showing much concern, he
said little or nothing about her strange
disappearance. This marked contrast
in Luetgert's conduct made the police
suspicious, and now they have disclosed
what appears to be horrible murder,
and Luetgert is fast behind the bars.
1t is the little things in a mans con-
duct that tells.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

evil. The power of the federal judi
ciary is being exerted in peculiar
manner, when 1t presumes to dictate
just what laws a state shall enforce.
However, the justice of the decision
in the Debs case was far more ques-
tionable, as the right of trial by jury
was involved.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

The savings bank at Radcliffe, Iowa,
has troubles Of its own and its late
cashier is now basking in the cool re-
treats Of some far away kingdom with
$4,000 Of the depositors' funds. His
wife is in the Independence insane
asylum and family of small children
are objects of charity. What a sad
picture is this! The Chinese penal
ties for crooked bankers would come
pretty near fitting the former resident
OF Radcliffe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11
Shake Into Your shoos.

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. It cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes tile sting
out of corns and bunions. It is the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-fitting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot.
tired, aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. BY
mail for Csc in stamps Trial package
FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, L.
Roy, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11
The great fish is closely related to

The great fish is closely related to
the groupers, and may be termed .
gigantic bass, and is known to science
as the Stereolepsis gigas. 1t lives in
deep water in winter, though OCCASION
ally coming in shore to deposit its
eggs, at this time being caught in great
numbers in water from thirty to fifty
feet deep. In summer it's capture con-
stitutes one of the sports Of the island,
visitors going out to the various points
or even watching the big fish from the
wharf. The capture Of so gigantic
and powerful fish is an experience to
be remembered by the uninitiated, and
when one is brought into Avalon at
the beginning of the season there Is
great excitement, and the big fish Ia
duly photographed with the fortu-
nate fisherman.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11


filled him;
Had the boy been left behind
Slavery would have killed him.
Take him to the potter's field,
In his shabby coffin,
Jesus Christ will be his shield
These things happen often.
The Almighty's will be done,
We must all bow to it;
Willie's little race is run,
God knows how to do it.
He was born a little slave,
Parents had no money:
He is better in his grave
God does some things funny.
Man who owns the factory
Sends his boy to college;
That is just as it should be
God loves boys with knowledge.
God lives on his golden throne,
Not in poor mans hovel;
He will smile upon the drone-
They're the angels level
Still, somehow, he loves the poor
Just enough to watch 'em;
When we drive them to deaths door
God is there to snatch them.
"A Man Without a Soul.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

The gold brick" dealers are start
ing In this spring in fine style. Sales
have already been made in Ohio, In
diana and Missouri, while one man
in Macon, Ca, has paid 81. 300 for two,
the actual value of which is what they
will bring for scrap brass. This coun-
try is still great field for the fool
killer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

People at the navy yard at Ports
mouth, N. H., claim that the $4,000 al
lowed by congress will not even make
the old frigate Constitution water tight
and that $4,000 would not fit her for
sea. People at the Portsmouth navy
ward do not wish her to leave it, either
for Boston or Washington.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

The police are looking for glossy
stranger, who, while pretending to sell
starch sold bogus drafts in every town
between st. Paul and Seattle. Beware
Of starch agents who desire accommo-
dations.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

"How dare you, sir!" she exclaimed,
after the deed was done.
"You must not mind me, he replied,
II am a chronic osculatory kleptoma-
niaci" Life,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

Last Sunday five men sat in one pew
in the church of the Divine Paternity,
New York, whose combined age
amounted to 419 years, an average OF
nearly "a years. The youngest OF the
Ave was 70 years of age.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

The pulpit is not getting ready to
rush orders for Mrs. Stantons "Wom-
ans Bible" which Is to be completed
next month.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

Borgeus-Say, Fred, can't you lend
me $40? 1 shall have some money
coming in the last of next week. Gill
gal-Very we'll. we'll wait until the
last of next week. Boston Transcript.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11
Endorsement OF Speei's Wine by the
Faculty of N. Y.

The committee Of Physicians requested to ex-
anime into the merits of the wines of Alfred Speer
report these wines strictly pure acceptable In
flavor palatable and rich body DIR. Cyrus Edison,
Of New York board Of health says there is no BET
ter wine In the world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11

A family named Luck got stranded
at st. Louis and had to be helped out
by the Provident Association.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11
DRuNKkRDS e sAAVE !.

The craving for drink is q disease marvellous
cure for which has been discovered called Anti
Jag" which makes the inebriate lose all taste fol
strong drink without knowing why, as 1t can b
given secretly in tea, coffee, soup and the like.
II "Anti-Jag" is not kept by your druggist sena
one dollar to the Renova Chemical Co., ca Broad
way, New York, and 1t will be sent postpaid IN
plain wrapper, with full directions how to giw
secretly. Information mailed free.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-06-11
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
GONE ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
UNION WORKMEN.
Violation of the Laws of Labor-Which
Is the Law Making Power, the Legis-
latures or the Courts?-Sound Adj
vice for the Impatient.


l Il Il IL II I a C try
child is dead.
Jam him in his
coffin;
Don't let this fill
you with dread,
T h csc t h | ngs
happen often.
God is always good
and kind,
Grief and sorrow
nIIl l.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-14
PASSING PLEAsAsTRIEs.,

Judge, would II be sufficient cause
for divorce II n man refused to let his
wife wear bloomers?" -.
"That Is so absolutely n hypothetical
question" said the learned jurist, that
II is hardly worth consideration. The
woman who wants to wear boomers Is
never the woman whose husband has
any say. Cincinnati Enquirer,
His Decentralization I just saw
you coming from the conservatory with
Miss Goldie. Rather handsome girl, but
too reserved for me.
Thomas-Yes. I've Just reserved her
for life.-Fun.
Tin going 10 be contortionist when
grow up" said little Johnnie, proudly;
"f'm In training now. so want you to
tell me what is the best thing for me to
eat"
Green apples, my boy" chuckled the
old man.-Demorest's Magazine.
SLOW Tlme-"Come up to my house
Tonight" said Herr Pantoffcl. I'm
going to celebrate my golden wedding"
Golden wedding! Why. man, you've
only been married three years"
hllNN ~ bhA ~ H'NllH INV wv ~
everything is all rght."-Fllegendc
Batter
Asking too Much-"Mr County asked
me to marry him last night" she blush.
lngly told her mother.
"And what did you tell hlm?"
81 told him TO ask you"
ASK mel" echoed the startled parent.
'Why, Mary. surely You wouldn't have
your dear old mother commit bigamy,
would you?"-rlt-Blts
THAT whole Pompeilan trouble might
have been avoided" observed DiOmel
TO Caesar as the two sat ON the bank OF
the styx, talking about the misfortune
which befcll that city, ~ we'd only had
an efficient city government"
BAH" said Caesar. "You couldn't
have made vesuvius quit with an or.
dinhncc."
didn't say We could" rctortcd Dio-
med, hut II the street cleaning de-
pnrtmcnt had seen to the removal Of
the ashes promptly"
"Ahl" said Caesar, quite uo."-iiar.
pcr's Ba2nr.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-14

James Creelman. the famous cores
pendent of the New York Journal, an
nounces that he has secured the consent
OF President Mckinley TO aid as an arbi-
traitor in the coal strike, provided the
operators will agree, the President not
wishing to offer his services unsolicited.
Among the men who have consented to
act as arbltrators in case the Presidents
services are requested are Hon. Seth
Low and Bishop Potter, of New York
The arbitrators who are already in Pitts
burgh are also men of unbiased views,
and should the operators consent for
them to take the matter OF arbitration
in hand the strike would be settled on a
basis fair and Just to both sides.
So far number OF the operators in the
Pittsburgh district have agreed to arbl-
tration, but number nf the most prom
lnent ones are still holding out and may
prevent the contamination of the plans
OF those who are trying to bring about a
settlement OF the difficulties. In view OF
this state OF affairs, the Pittsburgh Dis
patch sensIbly suggests one way to force
a settlement. 1t is. that the miners on
their part can smooth the pathway to
arbitration and secure the fair wages to
which they are entitled by accepting ar
bltratlon IL only fraction of the opera
tors agree to 1t. Let portion Of the
mines start on the basis of ample and
honest wages, and the other mines must
follow, or, II they do not, the strike can
be sustained better against them, better
If a part of the miners are earning fair
pay" says the Dispatch.
This suggestlon, II followed out would
probably bring about an early and salts
factory settlement of the whole trouble
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-14
The national R.publlcan L.aru,.

The large attendance at the annual
meeting OF the National Republican
League In Detroit, and the interest mani
tested In the welfare of this important
branch of the general organization, lndI-
Gates thats the Republican party Is as
much alive as 1t ever was 1t is unusual
for an of-year gathering of this nature
to attract much interest and the fact that
the Detroit convention is character
lied by such enthusiasm is gratifying to
all members Of the party. The condition
of the organisation is shown to he excel
lent. all the machinery being In first
class shape.
In the campaign last year which re-
suited In the triumphant election of Nc
Kinley and a victory for sound money
and sound government the League bore
an important part. Never before in its
history was it's work so well organized
and never before were the results so
gratifying. In every county and district
IN the Cnioh' wheIe 'nete was " sum
c'ent NUMBER OF NepuolcuHs' eOu'u De
found hepuDlican eiuo' ana 'nrousn
these enective ORGANIZATIONS 'he "OfA Oh
tne Na'ionai League was uone'
1t was happy tnousnt .ha' Ten years
ago occurred 10 party ieaueas-'ne iueS
OF organizing 'he hepuoiican eiups Oh 'h'
country into state leagues whi'h IN turn
should form a grand ha'ionai orsah'1a-
ton which wouid eehtral'ze 'ne wofN
and become an important auklliaFy 10
the national organization OF the hepuoh-
can party ltsilrst eifectiVe work was IN
inc campaign Oh l0SS' when II was sul1
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-14

Aarper's Bazaar: A lady who is a city
missionary became very much Interest,"
ed in very poor but apparently re-
spectacle Irish family named curran,
living ON the top floor OF great tene-
ment house in the Stun district.
Every time she visited the Currans
the missionary was annoyed by the
staring and the whispering OF the other
women living In the building One day
she said to Mrs. Curran:
Your neighbors seem very curious 20
know who aud what am and the ma
ture of my business with YOU"
"They do So" acquiesced Mrs.l Cur
ran.
do they ask you about ~"
'IDdnde they do, ma'am"
"And do you tell them?"
Faith, thin, an oil do not"
what do you tell them?*
"ol Just tell thin you are me dress
maker, an let 1t so at that"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-14

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
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not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
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believe him perfectly honorable In all
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able to carry out any obligations made
by their lrm.
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Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internal
~, acting directly upon the blood and
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monials sent free. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.