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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

The Rev. Thomas Dixon, Jr., will
lecture at the -Chautauqua meetings
At Paramount park on Fools" VIII
the usual admit One" be printed on
the tickets?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

Some hearts are all outdoors, and
some are labyrinth in which, unless
you get clew-thread, you may grope
forever without discovering the secret
chamber where the Presence sits en-
throned. Gail Hamilton.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02
Take Heart.

Take heart! The promised hour draws
near
7 hear the downward beat Of wings,
And Freedoms trumpet sounding
clear:
10y to the people!-woe and fear
To new-world tyrants, old world
kings"
Whittier.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

Tho editor of this paper advises his
readers that free package Of Peruviana,
the best. kidney and liver cure on earth, will
be delivered FREE to any sufferer, II writ
ten for promptly. PERuvIANA REMEDY Co.,
2S6 9Th st., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

BAKERS LICE DESTROYER KILLsI8cn
and mites on any thing, Saves tho ohieleas.
Circulars free. Save your >chickens nov.
Agents wanted. Manufactured BY DG u
p. Baker, Exeter, Neb. ~
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02
Contingent.

1.-THE labor question is a hard one,
isn't IT." asked Russell Sage.
THAT depends upon what reduction
in wages you want to make" answered
Senator Hanna.--Twenticth Century.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

James Six Of Logansport. has been
arrested for having seven wives. And
they actually propose to punish him
further.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

The government is now responsible
nm letters sent by registered mail, but
only to the extent Of SO. Uncle Sam
don't take many chances.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

The namc of the city girl who asked
her uncle. which are the cows that
give beef tea" has not been announced
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02
ELASTIC CURRENCY.
THE RONDHOLDERs JUOOLE
WITH WORDS.

Old solon Chase, of Maine. Shows That
the Talk of Monsylenders About
Elastic Currency Is Meaningless Blood
Sucking System.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02
POINTS FROM THE PRESS.

The industrial masses Of this coun-
try are like a man in the quicksand.
The more they struggle to get out the
farther they get in.-Star and Kan
san.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

The screw of an Atlantic liner re-
wolves something like $50, 900 times
between Liverpool and New York.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02
EPioRAMs FROM EQUITY"

A mortgage on a farm Is usually a
sign CT prosperity-to the mortgage
holder.
The man who presents falsehoods in
defense Of truth Injuries the cause he
would aid.
mortgage on newspaper plant Of
ten has great influence on the politi-
cal opinions of the editor.
The man who waits to advocate re-
form until it becomes popular shows
that he loves popularity more than the
right.
From the amount of protection"
the sugar trust demands, one might be
led to suppose it was sweet young
thing"
People who are too fndolent to study
the problems of the day often assume a
superior moral tone to cover their in
dolence.
Prosperity cannot come to the masses
while those who profit by the adversely
of the masses retain the reins of gov
eminent.
When men can apologize for dishon-
esty in public officials they will soon be
able to apologize for dishonesty In
themselves.
There was never job for the bene-
fit Of plutocracy lobbied through con-
gress or legislature that was not la
beled as bill for the relief of the peo-
pie.
When men like John Wanamaker
declare that there is revolution in the
air it is evident that the political heav-
ems are growing dark.
If men will not allow other men to
work for bread they should not COM
plain at having to furnish bread for
those whom they will not allow to
work.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

No-To- Bac for Fifty Cents
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes veal
men strong, blood pure. 6Oc, 81. All druggists.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

The man who presents falsehoods in
defense Of truth Injuries the cause he
would aid.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

1t Is a rare day in American history
when some Republican ofacial ID not
arrested. Era
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

There can be ne real prosperity with
out justice.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

A mortgage on a farm ia usually a
sign CT prosperity-to the mortgage
holder.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

A mortgage on a newspaper plant Of
ten has a great influence ON the politi-
cal opinions of the editor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

The readjustment Of wages which
was promised to follow the election OF
Mckinley, has taken place in many in
dustries, but in not single instance
has the Reimbursement" been satisfac-
tory to the wage Garner. The tenden-
cy is ever downward.-Stockton Mail.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

Hoods pills cure Sick Headache. CSC.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

Senator Butler in a speech in the
United States senate said Railway mo-
nopolies were the most powerful and
effective allies of the gold trust in the
last campaign. The transportation
monopoly and the money monopoly are
the twin parents of all other combines
and trusts" We agree. And the on
ly political party that proposes an ade-
quate remedy is ours.-Nebraska indie
pendent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

The idea of holding meetings to de-
wise some means to prevent people dy-
ing from hunger in land fabulously
rich in every resource necessary to the
wants of mankind Oh, the irony Of
it!-Los Angeles Picayune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

When a safe deposit and savings
bank bursted at Kansas City it owed
eighty thousand depositors $4,000 900,
and had only $11, 900 cash on hand. OF
course we need no government savings
banks.-Commonwe
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

Mckinley and his partners are the
ossifled fossil remnants of once grand
political party, but they have outlived
their usefulness.-American Noncon-
formist.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

The man who waits to advocate re-
form until it becomes popular shows
that he loves popularity more than the
right.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

We hope to live to see an industrial
system under which the destruction Of
property won't be a godsend to the
workingmen who are employed to re-
place it.-Star and Kansan.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

Lord Chatham said: you cannot in
dict whole nation" A very few
moneyed men who believe the world is
theirs because they have the most Of
the money in it, should remember the
people are necessary to keep it running,
and some day they may take notion
to all violate the law at the same time.
Ottawa Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

Government by injunction means that
judge may at will crowd the people
into a position where they must all be
either slaves or criminals-Saturday
Critic.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-07-02

When will present-day Americans
quit Dragging about the heroism of
their forefathers and take a good
square look at the enslaved condition
of themselves ?-Grander Age.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
OMAHA. NEB., NEWS. Y

The Zion and also the Piseah
Baptist churches are carrying on
revival meetings.
Rev. j. W. Zellender is expect.
ed in our city this week. He re-.
ports that the church at Lincoln is
getting along nicely.
The Trans-Mississippi Exposi-
ton company have not yet decid-
Ell gu any permanent location for
the Exposition.
Rev. Wm E. Wilson, P. =. Of
the NJ. E. Church wah in Sioux
City, last week looking up the
work in the bounds Of his district.
We have in our city Of Omaha,
one large store owned by one of
our colored citizens, and is doing
q big business. We wish for many
more.
The new postoffice is quite magnili. !,
cent structure. 1t is expected to be COM
pleted by the time the Trans Mississippi
Exposition comes of, and ready to 60
into.
The weather is very cold.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
CARBONDALE NEWS.

The people Of Carbondale has
been awakened to work for the
Lord. There has not been any =
meeting since we have been here.
A few Sundays ago, Rev. P. 7.
Strange Of Des Moines came to
our relief and held meeting with
US. We are well pleased with
him. Last Sunday he preached
an able sermon from Matt. 12ch.
1882 verses. The text was ''Blas-
phemy Against the Holy Ghost. :"
After the sermon he proceeded to
organize the Sunday School, and
the people expressed a desire for
him to hold a revival meeting by
appointing committee to raise
the money to carry on the meet
ing; so are appealing to the public
to aid ns to raise the money. This
meeting is for the benefit Of saving
souls, SO when We come to your
place don't turn us away without
giving something. ..
Committee: Bro. G. H. Heart,
of Carbondale; Bro. A. Burrell,
of Blairstown; Mrs. A. Brown, Of
Youngstown; Rev. P. T. Strange,
of Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
IOWA LEGISLATURE IN
SESSION.

On last Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock the gavel Of the presiding
officers Of both branches Of our
legislature announced the special
called session Of the twenty sixth
General Assembly in session.
Nearly all the members were pres
ent, each feeling refreshed and
ready to begin the great work Of
codifying the code. The opening
ceremonies were brief and concise.
After tn. balloting for the en-
ployees, all old holdoyers being
present in the house, and all in
the senate, except chief clerk, and
the two assistant doorkeepers, the
former was filled in the person Of
Newman, the latter left vacant.
Lieutenant Gov. Parrott made a
very brief and summary address,
which was we'll taken. The Gov
ernor's message was read to each
branch, after which they adjourn
ed until next day. Each member
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
Newton, Iowa.
ALBA NOTES.

Nh. Bob CLANCY of Hiteman,
was in town Saturday, and attend
ed the dance Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Lewis are re-
jolcing over the arrival Of a fine
baby girl at their home.
A number Of Young people from
town surprised the Ho'linsworth
family last Thursday evening.
The evening was spent with music
and conversation. A.
The dance at the city hall was
reported a success financially and
socially.
Mrs. Minnie Darker and Mon
roe DAVIS are on the sick list.
Rev. Harris's goods are here
aud they will soon be nicely
located in the parsons cottage Of
A. NJ. E. church. ....
Our sunday school was not SO
largely attended this Sunday as
usual. We hope teachers and
scholars will keep up their interest
in the work. This is the only way
we may hope for success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
kEOkUCk NEWS.

The new NJ. E. church that has
just lately organized, has twenty
members, and seems to be in
working order.
Rev. Bundy was with Us all last
week. .r..-.-
Rev. lillian had a slight stroke
of paralysis on one side of 1he
face. but is on the mend. He
was taken Wednesday night while
at church.
Those on the sick list are Mrs.
Mitchell, Mrs. J. Givens, Mrs. ID.
Smith, Mrs. Lynch, Mr.. Burt Al
den, Mr.. F. Anderson.
The revival meeting is still 60
ing on at the Bethel church.
Mrs. S. Yeiser will take her de-
parture on Sunday with a stay of
three weeks.
Mr.. William Arikp had a candy
pulling on last Wednesday even
ing, all being SO lucky as to be
invited, enjoyed, at the residence
Of Mrs. A. Alden.
Quite a number Of young men
loved their standered by being in
gambling place and were caught
up with on last Friday evening.
Miss Davis is visiting in Fort
Madison, Iowa. at this writing
there seems to be a card that
draws her up quite often.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
secms to realize that the times re
quire hard, earnest work on their
part; sothat the people in general
need not fear them delaying the
work before them.
.sHERMA n F0R Sh'oRE:
z,ARY or STATE.

If there has been any doubt be-
fore as to who will be the Secre-
tary of State under President
Mckinley, that doubt has been
removed. John sher| man will be
the next Secretary Of State. 1t
is now twenty years since Mr..
Sherman stepped down from the
Senate, laid aside those duties,
and took in hand the portfolio of
the treasury.
His brother was hen at the
head Of the army, and as Colonel
lngersoll put it, in a speech deliv-
cred in New York city a few days
after the inauguration with John
Sherman at the head Of the treas :
ury, and General Sherman at the
head Of the army, this Nation, and
this Country, can neither be rob-
bed nor whipped" Much the,
same feeling Of security will in
splre US when John Sherman be-
comes Secretary OF State. As far
back as 184S he was aleader. He
presided over the first Republican
convention, and was one Of the
leading men in congress during
the war. For thirty-six years he
has been elected to the United
States Senate. With Mr.. Sher-
man at the head of our foreign
affairs, the United States will
never be insulted. He is every
inch an American, he has been a
Republican ever since there was
Republican party.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
ARIZONA CORRESPONDENTS.
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. Z, 1897.

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. Z, 1897.
DEAR EDlTOR:--When I left home
told you would write sketch OF oul
trip, but as it takes some time to get reall,
settled in new home, it has been de
ferred and will be for the present. Letters
from friends throughout the state leads tc
the conclusion that they desire to know
something of Phoenix, its climate and its
people, especially those of our own race
A word touching all will. think, suffice
for the present.
Phoenix is the capital of the Territory,
and its largest city. with a population OF
$4,000 industrious aud sober people. Its
churches arc only little inferior to those
in Des Moines. There is no church Or
ganization among the colored people
which is greatly needed. The public
school system is not surpassed in Iowa.
Negro children have tho same privileges
as other children. The climate has not
been ovcrdrawn in the newspaper reports.
1t is uniformly warm, pleasant and
healthy. Ofour colored citizens a word
is not amiss as our race everywhere have
common interest. Several OF them own
comfortable homes. Prominent among
them is the General +. B. Scott, who also
owns the trunk and baggage line. J. w.
Bolton is the most active in politics, and
is member Of the Republican county and
city central committee. Jas. ]. Bradburn
will erect lively home shortly on Capital
Hill. &C. Saffell and John Graves arc
employed in the wholesale grocery COM
pany Of Barkley 4 Bergman. They en-
Joy the confidence Of the company as well
as the respect Of the community. BY the
way the boys are single. Frank Shirley
is the leading barber and as business
man is respected throughout Arizona.
Mrs. Mary Lee is proprietress Of the Ford
Hotel, which ranked first in the Territory
until about three weeks ago, when the
Adams became its rival Miss Eppie
Williams is in the high school, and a
great lover Of Shakespeare. J. Harper
has been seriously sick but is out to-day
for the first time. N. D. Valentine is
" 'rking and doing welt. Mrs. Bell and
myself have just returned from a walk to
Salt River. 1t was lovely sight for us
to view the river and foothills. The
snow-capped mountains. as they like the
rock OF ages, lie banked in clouds with
silver Innings.
We wish many OF our friends were out
here. and with us improve in health and
IN this beautiful ''Sun-kissed land'' For
particulars ''come aud sec"
NJ. N BELL.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
lCOLORED EKIoLO YEE.S IN
THE CAPITOL.

On entering the Capitol the first coIoret
man you are mostl liable to meet, is tn,
pleasant face OF VIM. Coalson, who hai
been in the Capital longer than any pres
emf colored employee. He is the Gov
srnor's Messenger. An excellent man fol
the place and by his gentlemanly ways
has made many friends. H. H. Lewis, Q
well known race man has been on the
janitors force for more than two years,
Mr.. Lewis is good man. Mr., Charles
Henry runs the only tonsorial shop in the
Capitol is highly respected by all who
know him. a good citizen. sR N. Hyde
recently appointed one of the extra force
Of jamtors during the session is we'll
known throughout the State as the paten-
tee of the III and H" cleaning compound.
He is also an enterprising race man Now
we look to the colored employees in the
Legislature. In the Senate cloak room
we find Jefferson Logan, one Of the well
known citizens in Des Moines, whois very
popular with the Senators. j. W. Thomp
son, formly of Lee county, but now Of Des
Moines, is nice young man, and by his
polite ways has made friends. This is all
in the cloak room, except Geo, Cleggett
has barber chair and Mr.. P. Holmes mas
q polish stand. Both are of this city, and
are we'll known as good citizens. George
Burnaugh, ,janitor of the toilet room. is Of
Des Moines, and is well known. His
pleasant ways makes him hosts Of friends;
and last is John L. Thompson, formerly
Of Decatur county, but now Of Des Moines.
File Clerk. He has the honor Of holding
the highest clerical office ever held by
colored man in Iowa; reelected the second
time by acclamation.
In the House of Representatives we see
in the janitors department, Mr.. Middleton,
Of Webster City, who came here strang-
er, but has made many friends. Ed. Good,
Of Grinnell, is well known here and has
proven himself to be good man for his
place. Geo. Stovall formerly Of Sioux
City, but now of Waterloo, Iowa, is
: quick man ut his work. George will
make friends. Chas. Harris of Ottumwa,
a bright young man, who is quite we'll
acquainted in our city, is janitor Of tho
toilet room. If Mr.. Harris continues on
he will make q success in this life. Mr..
Wright, of Marshalltown has polish
stand, and is good rustler.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
HEDRICK NOTES.

Mr.. William Martin, Of Cedar Rapids
visited his brother, J. w. Martin, a few
days last week.
Mrs. r. E. Crump and daughter, Daisy,
may leave Friday for All extended visit
with relatives IN Ottumwa.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Martin entertained
q anumber Of friends at their home Mon
day evening. All report good time.
Ralph Gamble was accidently shot
while hunting. He is getting along nicely
and we hope tc see him around again III .
few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Crump entertained
w. NJ. Martin at dinner Tuesday, last
week.
Martins and Creightons went skating
last evening. All expect to have good
time.
sc. Creighton spent Sunday with rel
atives at this place.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
Room at the TOP.

Press forward, faint not, neither stop,
For there is room upon the top,
The glittering heights where Fame doth sit
With genious torches ready lit,
And beokons, sitting there In state,
10 weave for the web Of Fate.
The mounts OF wisdom. tower high,
And place their SUBMITS 'gainst the sky !;
Their peaks with fame and honor glow. y
Like those ot tho Alpe:w bite canned
with snow; q 8ss.5s
Bright rays from Heaven Ger descend
Their radiance 70 this glory lend.
The road to Fame is . difficult Que,
Though Its brightness vies with the
MONDAY sun;
We cannot in a day 60 round,
Nor measure it with single bound;
Not in one sheath the harvest bind,
But step by step must slowy climb.
The future land is dark and bright,
Ills thronged with shadows aud with
light;
Upon its plains great castles rise,
And moments of wondrous size;
They make for us a lovely view.
Dipping their peaks in eternitys blue.
A halo of joy to the Visions lent,
On fame, ambition and pride are bent
And brilliant phantoms dance and play,
On the futures horizon day by day;
But sometimes destiny's curtains fall,
And hang like black mysterious pail.
Still forward press, faint not, nor stop,
Remembering the truth there's room At
the top;
And thou yet can'st be q brilliant star,
With thy glory shining near aud afar;
Can'st be to the world brilliant light,
When thy room is filled on tl& sum-
mit's height.
-VIgGIE WHITsETT.
Newton, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22

Prof. Geo. l. Holt has just completed
arrangements to appear in q concert, to
be given in St. Louis some time next
month, as the star tenor of the concert.
under the management of Prof. j. Arthur
Freeman. Success to Mr.. Holt.
Mrs. Patce Braxton died at Hannibal,
Mo-, Thursday, January 2lst. at the age
OF 81 years. She is the mother Of Mrs.
DR.. J. Dulin ,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
MUCHAklNOCK NOTES.

= . g
Mrs. Mildred Darrico left for
home in Des Moines Friday after
a two weeks visit.
w. r. CogbilPs baby died Tues
day evening, Of pneumonia.
John Brooks got badly hurt in
the mine, Thursday, while driving.
Horace Massey, Of Des Moine,,
is visiting here at present.
Master Tug Wilson and Chas,
Wood, had the misfortune to get
their arm broke BY falling, q few
days ago. Y. l:
Alt. Tinson and wife are-lappy
over a fine baby>boy. r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
A Dandy Windmill, Make
80 Yourself.

I have a neighhor that made one Of the
Peoples Sawmills, and have been watch.
ing it closely; it is tho best mill have
ever seen and any one can make ono to
80. l am going to make two immediate,
" and don't see why every farmer cannot
have windmill when he can make it
for SO little money. The mill is durable.
powerful and runs easily. Anyone can get
diagrams and complete directions By send
ing IS 2-cont stamps to Francis Casey, St
Louis, NO.. and any active man can nn-
doubtedly make money any where putting
these mills up for Others, and see no use:
in paying $50 or $50 for mill when you
can make one just as good for $40.
A BROTHER FARMER
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22

WANTED-To sell or trade for Iowa
property, good lot and houseof 5rooms. ~
story, situated in Albany, Mo, county,
seat Of Gentry county, a town OF 25O0
people. 2 colleges, electric light, eic. For
Information, address the BYsrANDER, or
WATKINS, Albany, Mo. ~ &C.,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22
A Great Chance to Make Money =,

want to tell youot my wonderful suS
ceos. beinS, poor girl and ury,lin.
money oadly, tried the Disllwashc, b,si,
ness ana have cleafe9 ;s2tJo every month.
IL is more money than l ever had brior,,
ana l can't help telling YOU about it, tor
uesleIe any person can Ito us well as I
nave II they ONLY try. Dlshwashcrs scll
on sight: every lady wants one. Tho
Mound City Dishwa>her Co. st, Iouis
MO. VIII give sou all necessary inssruc-
tions, SO you can begin work at once T'hc
D1shwashcr does splendid work you en-,
wash aud Dry the dishes in two Or three
minutes without putting your hands IN
the waferat all. Try this business and
et us know licw YOU sl,ccecd. 8
ELlxApETH c,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-22

They may reorganize, they may
rally the Democratic party, if
they can, but 1t will be the same
old party that ruined this country
with free trade. The same party
made the jim crow car law.