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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
A. o. U. W. Meeting.

A public meeting Of the A. o. U. w.
lodges of Anderson county will be held in
Garrett ON Thursday afternoon andeven
ing. Thursday, May 9th. Grand Master
Order and Past Grand Master Tate will
be present and adore, IS the meetings
Everybody cordially invited.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

WHILE all minds are intent ON the Gu
han situation and the probability OF war
with Spain, there are still other matters
of nubi;c interest that are worthy of at
tention. Among these have seen moth
ing more significant recently than the ac-
ton of the Kansas City hoard OF asses
sors in raising the valuation of the prop
rrty of the Metropolitan Street Railway
Company of that city from $3.50 600 to
$4,000, 900, Property there issupPosed
TO be assessed at 10 per cent, OF its act
ual value, When it is a poor mans home
or corner grocery stock that is in ques-
tion, there is no doubt that the valuation
always equals and often exceedsth that pro-
norton; hu, the wealthy corporations
have not been in the habit of paying on
tenth of the value of their property and
so it excites astonishment when street
railway company which is paying divi
dends on a capital of fifteen millions is
asked to pay taxes at the same ratio
other people do. For this result at Kan !,
.as CITY much credit is due to Hon. L. I
Little of this state, who, in lecture
there last winter, gave an imposing ARA!
Of facts and figures bearing on tax-evas
ion by the corporations the people hav
created.-Star and Kansan. "~"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
The New Era, Springfield, Ohio.

The New Era, Springfield, ONO.
postmastcrs were elected by the peo-
pie, the president would have less power
to coerce congress.
The reformers of America will be irwin
chile Shen united. They are powerless
while divided
When reformers begin to act together
other people will begin to take an inter
est in the work of reforIners.
If congressman did not have to spend
so much in getting elected, they would
not be so ready to sell their constitut-
ency.
The man whose political principles are
formed by his personal interests maybe a
good politician, but he is poor patriot.
The man who waits to sec his party
platform before he decides On his politi-
cal opinions is a slave. is not likely to be
freed.
Under direct legislation the tendency to
neglect the Enforcement of law for fear it
would injure the party would be largely
removed.
Take away from members Of the legis-
islature the power TO make money out OF
their position, and there will be less
scramble for the position,
Direct legislation by destroying party
idolatry and weakening party lines will
make it infinitely easier to elect good, re
liable men to executive offices.
! Through the control of patronage, thu
president. whose power was intended to
be solely executive. practically controls
all important legislation.
The prospect of war will be used as {
pretext for forcing an issue of gold bonds
and there is every prospect that the golt
men in congress will be willing to cut OF
supplies for the nations armies, unles
. they can secure this advantage.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
Borrowed Gems.
Star and Kansan:

Star and Kansan:
Once let the churches be converted to
the christianity Christ taught, and it
will have no difficulty in converting the
world. t..
At the last city election in Milwaukee
the socialists cast three thousand votes.
The cloud on the horizon is getting big
ger than mans hand.
If the city can build a prison-house, is
there any reason why it cannot build a
bath-house?
If it can build bridge, is there any
reason why it cannot build bakery.
If it can own fire engines and pay fire.
men, is there any reason why it cannot
own factory and make engines?
If it can provide police to guard stores
at night, is there any reason why it con-
not provide clerks to run stores in the
day?
An Iowa Judge says the inheritance tax
law of that state is unconstitutional.
Strange how often it is that laws intend
ed to throw more of the burdens of gov
eminent on the property holders who are
principally benefited by the money spent
in governing are pronounced unconstitu-
tional 1t begins to make me think that
our constitutions themselves must be un-
constitutional. Certainly the people new
err intended when they adopted them to
deprive themselves of the right to do jus
tice.
Under the referendum Switzerland takes
no step backward. Last fall the people
of that country voted to own and OPP
crate the railroads. Agitation has now
begun in favor of the state taking the
grain and the -four trade in hand: Swift
erland has to import most Of her bread
stuffs, and business has got into the
hanks of few monopolists who derive
princely revenues from it, at the expense
of every man, woman and child in the
land The Swiss are on the right track.
lust as soon as competition ceases in
any line of business, and it becomes
and oppressive, the state
should take it in hand.
In Denmark the socialist movement Is
making rapid strides. The party has al
ready 214 representatives in public
Offices, IL of which are in the national
parliament, this being more than double
the number they had in 1896. There are
713 socialist organizations in the little
country, and the party can boast of six
daily and three weekly papers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
TIDROW BROS. MEAT
MARKET. /.

Remember we have the finest
line of fresh meats in the city.
Our beef is all produced from the
latest helfers in the country and
our steaks are second to none.
Try them and be convinced. We
also carry full line of dry salt,
bacon and honey cured meats.
We pay the highest cash price
for hides, poultry, butter and
eggs. Remember our stand,
north east corner square.
]. NJ, JACOB & VIM. TIDROW.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
PATRIOTIC SONG.

Muse, America.
Columbia, our land,
With arms at rest we stand,
Ready to march.
Thy cause need have no fear,
Thy call we love to hear,
Our hearts are ever near
To God and thee.
Expressions cruel hand
Rests on sister land
That seeks our aid
No color, race nor creed,
Who cry in time of need,
Shall fail receive our heed,
We stand for right.
Then let the summons come,
With trumpet call and drum
From land or sea.
Old Glory's stripes shall wave
Where Cuban waters lave,
As when we freed the slave
Our pride, their hope.
e. NJ. Case, in Topeka Capital.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

p. G. Noel, of Topeka, formerly a mer-
chant of this city, died last Saturday OF
pr;qht's disease. He has been in poor
ha.srh the past two years, hut has been
ahIe to attend to business most OF the
zine He leaves a wife, but no children.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

The editor of the White Cloud Argus
has made the following contribution to
springtime poetry: MARY has a Billy
Goat; its tail is sorter bent; and every
where that Mary goes, the goat is sure
to went. He followed her to school one
day, which made her hot as fire, for
Mary had ridden on her wheel, and Billy
ate the tire"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

We understand that Tom Hopkins, of
Kansas City, has enlisted for the war.
Tom was once citizen of Garrett, and
used to run the St. James holel. He is a
brother Of Dave Hopkins, the present
landlord at the St. James.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
Frances Willard and Labor.

Frances Willard was as brave as she
was noble In the midst OF wealth.
worshiping people, she declared that the
humblest labor is holy. She knew ana
she said that her labor sentiments would
b. laughed at and she would be cursed
but she boldly spoke the truth, Stand
ing in city where multi-millionaires
reared palaces upon bleeding human
hearts, surrounded by country gone
mad in the terocious struggle for gold
speaking 10 a generation that has pro.
duced the richest aristocracy this world
has seen, she declared that IAN idIer is as
bad as thief, as disgracetal as beg
gar" and that the only real aristocracy
is that of honest TOLL. W. Rogers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

Frank Patio and wife and Mrs. M. J..
Turrell left, Tuesday morning, for ESel-
sior Springs, where they will stay seveD
weeks for the benefit of their health
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

When you want fine job work call at
this Office. We carry large stock OF pa
per of all kinds, and can print anything.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

Fred Custer, of Mountain Grove, Mo-,
was visiting friends here the latter part
of last week and the first of this week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

A 12-pound daughter was born to
Judd Keeney and wife on Thursday night
of last week; DIR. Schoonover attending.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

We learn that Rev. Crawford Rankin
has been called to occupy the United Pres
byterian pulpit at Ottawa.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

Carl Neuman was down from Kansas
City, Sunday and Monday. He says
Harvey Knauss has good job there.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

The county surveyor has been at work
on the streets around the square, this
week. preparing for the macadam.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

Howard Hester was up from Lone
Elm, Monday. He says he pas lost sew
eral calves from black-leg.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

Conway Marshall & Co. sent several
teams to Ottawa, Monday, after stock
of goods.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

G.F. Watt, who is teaching at Dodge
City, came home last Friday, for visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
THE FLAG GOES BY.

Inc fLAU UOES d.
Hats off!
Along the street there comes
A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums,
A flash of color beneath the sky.
Hats of!
The flag is passing by
Blue and crimson and white it shines,
Over the steel-tipped, ordered lines.
Hats of!
The colors before US fly;
But more than the flag is passing by.
Sea fights and land fights, grim and great,
Fought to make and to save the State;
Weary marches, and sinking ships;
Cheers of victory on dying lips;
Days of plenty and days of peace;
March of a strong lands swift increase;
Equal justice, right and law,
Stately honor and reverend awe;
Sign of nation, great and strong
To ward her people from foreign wrong;
Pride and glory and honor, all
Live in the colors to stand or fall.
Hats of!
Along the street there come
A blare of bugles, ruffle of drums;
And loyal hearts are beating high.
Hats off!
The flag is passing by!
H. H. Bennett in Youths Companion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29
WHEN THE BAND PLAYS

WHEN THE BAND PLAYS
\ 4| "DIXIE."
If war becomes reality,
And we must go and fight
To guard our country's honor
4 And to battle for the right,
Let's have an air inspiring
To make us fight like men.
'Twould stir US most, know
To hear the strains again
Of that old southern shuttle
That cheered the boys in gray,
So when we strike the Spanish
hope the band will play
Dixie"
We, of the sunny southland,
And sons of colder chimes,
Forgetting former grudges
The feuds of olden times,
Will march to war together.
BY side in battle stand,
And fight like men and heroes
To the music of the band.
And when the strife is hottest
Wen mingle in the fray
To fight and die together,
If the band will only play
Dixie"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

Robt. Sutherland and wife went to
Kansas City, Saturday, on visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-29

Miss Bertha Mellen was down from
Olathe over Sunday.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
A Brute's Crime.

BURLINGTON, Ia, January 31.-Abe
Stormer, under arrest for the murder
of Mrs. Rathburn and daughter, who
we're found Sunday where they had
laid for q week. has confessed to the
crime and it looks as if he will pay the
penalty before another sun rises. A
crowd has gathered neas the Rath-
burn home and there was q move
toward the city jail, but stormer
was quickly hurried to the county Jail
aud armed guards awaiting the ap-
preaching mob aud the man will not
be lynched without fight If the Jail
is stormed tonight there will be blood
shed. Stormer says. he killed Mrs.
Rathburn with an axe and then made
an attempt to criminally assault the
daughter.
He failed and cut her throat to hide
his crime. The news of this cold blood
ed confession male the crowd wild.
One prominent business man quickly
made up list nf men to attack the
Jail tonight. Crowds are on every
corner and everywhere talking of mob
viO1ence
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
Bourke Cochran Lectures.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, January 81
William Bourke Cochran, the famous
Tammany orator who spoke for the
repu blicaus in the recent mayoralty
campaign may, as is claim by GER
tain New York papers, have lost cast
ia the metropolis, but it is nevertheless
c -tsin that he is as p"p.lar as ever in
Philadelphis. Every seat in the
academy of mnric hk- bsen sold for to-
right under the auspices of the arch
dioeese and in response to.a pressing
from Arch bishop Ryan, be
delivers an erstinn on charity as the
essential virtue of Christianity and tb :
vital principle of democracy. He will
be introd duced by the arch bishop him.
self, and one hundred snciety danes OF
all denominations, headed by Mrs
JOSEPH Drexel, will be conspicuous in
the boxes and upon the stage.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
People in New FoundIand are
Starving and Freezing.
THE ART!C ICE FLOES.
The Steamship POrtia has Just Ar
rived in New York and Brings HOr-
rible Report of the Condition in st.
Johns.

NEW YORK, January 31.-.rhe steam
ship Portia arrived this morning. four
dnvs over ue from St Johns, N. F.,
and Halifax, after q desperate encoun-
ter with the pack of ice off the New
Fourdland coast. She brings . har-
rowing tale of the blizzard there and
of destitut: on on the coast of that coun-
try. Hundreds of men, women and
children are dead or dying from ex-
posure AMI starvation with abundance
of clothes nesr by. Hundreds more
are thre ateued with lixefate. Only
b-ief details of the condition of affsirs
were brought by the Portia. For four
days the Portia wss penued in by the
huge Arctic foes, and the big steam
ship Virginia was still locked in tight.
She had bean sent north by the Can
adian government with food for the
starving fishermen, but was forced to
return to port. Before her departure
news reached St. Johns at unless as
sistance was promptly dispatched the
unfurtunste Inhabitants will soon be
beyond relief. The city of ST. Johns
was in a terrible condition on account
of the blizzard. Streets were rende2ed
impassable. railroads have suspended
work and tbs poor are cuff rino through
hunger and cold. Prices Oi iU~d have
advanced until they are out of each Of
the Door, h<
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
XNS Avn {,
0G1&.

Lon Ogden, of Maria, is in town.
DR.. r. II. Wilkin, of Maria, is in
town.
D. w. Tucker has gone to Santa
ROsalia.
Judge Buckler has returned from
California.
c. r Morehesd has returned from
his California trip
Frank Fletcher is up from Chihua-
hua for few days.
Mrs. E. A. Scott has been visiting In
Maria and Fort Davis.
Harry Spinner, formerly Vendome
hotel clerk, is in town.
w. G. Green of Bisbee, and F. L.
Proctor. of Tucson, mining men, are at
be Pierson.
Advance Agent Purcell of the Schu-
bert Symphony and Ladies Quartet IL
in town from Chicago, to arrange with
Secretary Sloane of the Y. M. G. A.
for an appearance here.
DR.. A. B. Purcell, former prac-
tioner OF Ell Psso, and who has been
spending the past year in Arizona
mountains, is in the city. The doctor
is engaged in mining and from the rich
samples he displayed at the HERALD
Office and the confidence of his talk. it
looks as if he has something that is
rich
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
His Nerve Saved Him.

A St. Louis, dispatch says:-Abou
noon a tall, thin, well dressed young
man walked into the private Office Of
Judge Medium, president of the Union
Trust com Dsny, and pointing revol-
yer at the gray haired financier's
head, demarded S5 900 in cash, threat
ening to kill him if the money was not
paid. Judge Madium's GOODNESS saw
ed him. He engaged the man in con-
versation until detectives arrived, and
bandcuffed him. The wou d-be rob-
Der, whose name is unknown was taken
to the Four Courts and locked up.
When search ed small brittle of nj
tro glycerine was found in his pocket.
The police spent all the afternoon try
ing to get him to reveal his identity,
but failed.
The young man who made the as
sault was about % years of age with
very dark complexion, large, bright
eyes, gold trimmed spectacles and q
walk that approached . stride. He
wore long overcoat and q peculiar
looking can.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
The House has Killed the
Talked of Resolution.
REPUBLICANS SAY NAY.
The Committee Reported UnfavOrable
to the Resolution and q Vote Will
be Taken in the House at O'clock
Today.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 81
AS sorn as the chaplain of the bouse
finished his prayer this morning Ding
ley reported the Teller resolution and
recommend alton it do not pass. Hen
der-on moved q vote to take it up at s.
o'clock. DeArmond asked if an amend
mept was in order, the speaker said it
was not. He then asked If Cuban
resolution wss in order and the speak
er again answered mo" johnson of
Indiana at this point rushed
down the aisle with flushed
face and eviaent!y very angry. He
said 1t was reported that none but
members of the ways and means com
rnittee be allowed 70 debate the resolu-
tior. Others wanted to speak. He was
assured they would be and the resolu-
tion offered by Henderson was adopted
by a vote of 143' to lis. This means
the killing of the Teller resolution.
DinRley made the first speach in oppo-
sition to the resolution.
Dineley said that free coinage at the
mint of silver was monom metalism.
Other speeches made by Dockery, ,Gros-
vepOr, COwherd and Wheeler. The
latter yielded the last few minutes of
his time to half dozen of his demo-
cratic colleagues-one minute to each.
Shouts oil laughter greeted the fall
OF the speakers gsvel, nipping the pro-
missing speeches in the bud.
The credentials of Senator Nc
Laurin, of South Carolioa, who was
elected to fill the unexpired term of
the late Senator Earle was presented
this morning and the oath of Office ad-
ministered.
The bill introduced last week by Al
len, of Nebraska, raising The minimum
rate of pensions to $40 q month was re-
ported back by the committee on pen
sions. Gallinger said it would cost
fiftee millions Q year in addition to
the present peasion aetss The bill was
placed on the endar.
The senate p ed the army appro-
priation bill tod y. In round figures
it amounts to twea y-three million dol
10
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
Dawes Commission at Work.

WASHINGTON, January 3l.-The
Daws commission for the revision and
codiicaiion of the various treaties with
the Indians has settled down to q win
ter OF hard work. Tams Bixby, Jr-,
the Minnesota republican leader who
vas recently made a member Of the
commission by President Mckinley, is
now acting chairman of the commits
lion. The health of ex-senator Dawes
being so o eoarious made it impossible
for him to keep set engagements with
the commi .sion. At the same time he
is doing valuable work at home. It is
calculated tt at enough work is on hand
to keep the commission busy for seven
to eight years.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
Ferry Boat Nearly Sank.

NEW YORK, January 31.-Ferry
boat Nevada at the Roosevelt street
ferry was struck and almost sunk in
the East river this morning by the
steamship Portia. Nevada was bound
for Brooklyn and had only a few pass
enRers aboard. They became panic
stricken as the boat wac making water
and was likely to sink. She succeed
ed in reaching the dock where the
passengers disembarked. A thick
snow storm prevailed at the time of the
o0lliai0n
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
Good Men in Politics.

In the course of an interview with q
Herald corresp 'ndeDt at Grasse on
Monday, Cardinal Vaughan, discussing
the Ang!o-American relations said:
casioual outbursts of hostility against
England are worth, especially at cleo
tion time. It appears that your better
men do not go into p)li'ics. AS long
"a thatS+ate of things exist, as long a.
the best men stand aloof, you must
never be su ~prised II the government
is dragged into come suicidal policy.
It. would be the natural result sooner
or later. Public men sho1ld be of the
best otherwise it must come to cata-
c'ysm. Look at the government Of
Englapd It is the aristocracy that
elevates our politics by taking an act.
i've part in them"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
Rich Gold Strike.

SAN ANTONIO. Texas, January 81
A dispatch ,ceivcd here from S .tillo,
Mexico. states that the richest gold
strike ever made in Mexico is reported
from the Conception del Orc district,
state of Coahuilla. The ore assays
forty-two Thousand dollars to the to,.
The owner is Salvador Malo, q railroad
contractor.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
More Haytian Trouble.

NEW YORK, January 31.-A special
cable to the Journal from Berlin this
morning declares that the attempt to
burn the residence of Count Schwerin,
charge d affaires of the German lega
tion at Port Au Price, has caused To-
tense indignation. The details chow
that the aim of the perparatOr was to
suffocate the minist. and family. A
servant fortunately discovered fire in
time
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
R.enuhlicans on Deck

NEW YORK, Jan. 81 ALI the New
York republican congressman received
a call yesterday, issued by order of
Speaker Reed, to be in their seats in
congress this morning The call was
issued because the Teller bond resolu-
tion, passed by the senate is expected
to come up in the house today or to-
Tn0rrnW
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
Hot Wave in Australia.

VANCOUVER, B. c., January 31.-A
tornado struck Perth, West Austria liza,
last mouth, totally dernoHshipg some
buildings and wreckiug hundreds of
others. The hot wave throughout the
colonies is almost unendurable. In
many places the thermometer
re egistered 124 degrees in the shade,
lowest registeration being Ito in the
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31

Verona, Sallie Cohen, Fannie Bris-
coe, Blanche Ward and the inimitable
Maud Hutb. There's bevy of bewild-
ering feminine loveliness for you!
And. if you please they are all in
"Courted into Court" that big, ebulli-
ent, billowy comedy conceit. which Is
booked for an early appearance in
this CITY.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
BlancO's Trip q Failure.

HAVANA, January 31.@Captain Cen
eral Blapco is to return to Havana ear
ly in this week. Stormy days seem to
be appearing for him. The Spanish
were led to believe that while in east
era Cuba he would secure q meeting
with General Rabi or some other i'm
portantinsurgept leader. His trip has
been..a failure and the Spanish, together
with the army, already show signs of
discomfort.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31
PresidentiaI Nominations.

WASHINGTON, January 31.-The
president sent to the senate today the
names of Benz. johnson of Iowa, to be
consul at Utilla, Honduras, Elias 81.
Cheney, of New Hampshire, at La Paz,
Mexico, Chas. E. Maccum, of Ohio, 1t
Tahati, Society islands; John Rowen.
Iowa, at Port Stanley, Falkland is
lands. He also cent in several military
promotions
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-31

H. r. Hillebrand took charge this
morning of the U. S. marsbal's Office
for this end of the district, relieving
George Majors who represented Capt.
Ware here. Mr.. Majors will remain
in Ell Paso as he is much pleased with
the town