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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-01-07
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
lore Russians Coming to Kansas.

more Russfans Coming to Kansas.
A New York agent was in Kansas re-
Gently to make arrangements for locat-
ing another colony of Russian farmers
IN Ellis, Trego and adjacent counties.
Ihey may purchase part of the 1Oo,-
600 acres of Union Pacific lands that
Will be sold February 16 by the special
master.
Made Christmas Present o. Himself.
Seven years ago Joe Chandler an &C.
centric Atchison citizen. left his fam
lily and was not heard of until his re-
turn on Christmas day. 1897. He had
been in Montana. Chandler is a
brother of the United States senator
from New Hampshire.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-01-07

Love is thin when faults are thick.-Farm
Journal
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-01-07

All kinds, little or big. St. Jacobs Oil
Surely cures aches and pains.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-01-07
To Distribute Populist Literature.

DIR. Lawrence, of Eldorado, is trying
to arrange for the organization of a
cooperative library association in each
county seat town, to distribute free
silver and populist literature. Gov.
Leedy and other state officers approve
of the plan.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-01-07

Chairman Williams, of the prohibit
ton state committee, has issued an adj
dress in which he charges that the
leaders of all the political parties in
the state are in secret league with the
brewers and saloonkeepers
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-01-07

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
druggists refund money if it fails to cure.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-01-07

Unbidden guests give pleasure-when
they go.-Ram's Horn.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11
HONEST WEALTHANDB BAD GOVERNMENT

The Chicago Record, OH "Honest Wealth
and Bad Government" says: "The instinct OF
self-preservation, however, now demands that
honest wealth take its stand OH the side of good
government
The Record evider tly makes a distinction
1t is honest wealth, against dishonest wealth,
and it is the instinct of self preservation that
is invoked It is not question OF Democrats
and Republicans, as parties. tits not question
of Populists and Prohbltionists. 1t is just
The honest against TIE dishonest 1t is not a
question of high tariff or low tariff, but honesty
in either. 1t is not question OF sound money
or unsound money, but honest money FAR
dealing between citizen and citizen and gov
eminent honest enough to enforce fair dealing
in all things that involve the rights and liber-
lies of the masses. Dishonest wealth is before
bad government. We never had bad govern
ment till we had dishonest wealth. The one IS
the outgrowth of the other Dishonest wealth
like pirates, wanted to keep all it got, and get
all there was in sight. Dishonest wealth not
only wanted wealth. but it wanted the power
and sanction of government Dishonest wealth
has gained what il sought while honest wealth.
slept. Dishonest wealth plotted in secret coun
Gil, and worked Ill the midnight hours. we
have reached the point where if honest wealth
is to have anything worth living for it viii
have to act. Act promptly and enereetically
There is no time to lose The pirates have
boarded the vessel of liberty, and on all side
have assailed her patriotic crew. Fight anf
win, or die like towards and fill coward
place in history.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11
Pingree'S Prize Problem.

Governor P;ngree, of Michigan, wrote the
following letter to President Hutchns, OF the
Michigan University:
81 would like to know what the difference
would have been to the Union soldiers If they
had been paid in gold, or the best money or
honest money as some claim 1t. enlisted
in August, 1862, and served, say three years.
l received bounty of $50 from the town and
$13 month i'll currency, payable every
two months What difference did il make to
me? And what difference does it make TO the
whole army? How much would 1t take now
to pay the difference with 3 per cent interest
payable semi-annualy and compounded'
will give $50 to the first student OF the univer-
sity who gives me a correct answer, $25 to the
second, and $40 to the third. Answers will be
opened March, 1, 1898. II. 5. P!NGREE.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11
Secretary Longs Utterance Has Caused
Sensation.

We ind the following IN the st. Louis Republic
Senator Hanna is involved as the chief insti-
GATOR of the statement that doomed securities.
Great railway ''interests' demanded a pa
ciic pronunciamento. Over $aoo 900 900 con-
cerned. Ohioan's duty in view of coming cleo
tons
Senator Hanna is said to have inspired the
statement of Secretary Long that Spain practi-
cally had been 'eimina ed" OF responsibility
for the Maine disaster
The refunding of four great railway compan'
les depended upon the statement.
Millions were made by those received the tip.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11
High School Notes.

Andrew Marley, colored, visited School
Thursday.
The "Maine' was the principal topic for dis
cussion in "Current Events" Friday.
Maize Lindsay was absent Tuesday OH
count of illness.
mixed quartette of the High School, who
call themselves the "High School Hypnotizers"
were to make their debut Friday, but one of
them lost her magnetic power and now they
cannot appear on the programme.
You may see the seniors with that PARKWAY
look in their eyes, gazing far out over the
country, and they seem to be thinking ooh my
oration."
Maud Ecord and Myra Woodwork VIC re
called home Friday, by the sudden illness Of
their grandfather
The Physics class will visit Harry Johnso; S
photo gallery and have the principals of the
camera explained to them.
Mr. Oman said he came very near Goirg bug
py riding Sunday afternoon, that all he lacked
was horse, buggy and girl. Oh my eirls
lust think how near some one of you came get
ting buggy ride. But Prof. Myers came
nearer than that, he had the girl bnt lacked
the buggy.
'Rah for the seniors, they have their ribbons
at last.
George Brown, brother to Jessie, visited
school Wednesday. George will start for Cali
fornia about next week.
The senior class finished reading "The Lady
of the Lake" this week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11
Lone Elm.

Mr.. T. Whitehead and wife, of Garnett, were
here to attend the funeral of Samuel Miller
Sherman Mccoy and brother Will made
flying trip to Moran Sunday.
c. c. Caldwell was home from Moran, Sun
day, with his family.
B. Lowman and family we're the guests Of
John Shuessler aud family the first of the
week
Mr.. and MS. Jonu Pine buried an infant
daughter, Sunday evening, i'll the Lone Elm
cemetery,
d. V. Stoll and wife visited in Mont Id last
Sunday.
Fred Lamb has quit section work and is
ployed in the country now.
Mrs. John Jones and daughter, of Colony,
were in Lone Elm, Monday. They visited
Mrs. Josie Sanders.
Mrs. J. M. Alexander and daughter, Maggie
were visitors in Lone Elm, Saturday.
Turner Smith is here from Greenwood
county. He is helping in the hardware store
at present.
Mrs Oinda Parish, who was called here by
her brothers. sickness, returned to her home i'll
Iowa, the first OF the week.
Samuel Miller, the senior editor Of the Led
ger died at his home in Lone Elm Friday
March 3, of cancer of the stomach, after several
months of suffering, which were endured with
out murming. He was born July 10, 1897;
and died March 3, 1898; being over 70 years of
age His wife, children and one sister were
present when his spirit passed quietly over the
dark river. Rev, II. A. Cook, of Colony, dc
livered the funeral DISCOURSE after which the
Equity G.. A. R. post of which he was mem
Der took charge of the remains. which
laid to rest in the Lone Elm cemetery.
Mrs Amanda Fulewider, wife of Samuel
Fullewider, died at her home near Lone Elm,
Monday, March 9TH OF pneumonia. Mrs. Full
ewider has been sick all the past winter, but
was a little better few weeks past, but becam-
much worse few days ago. Mr. Fullewider,
who was confined TO his bed Short time ago,
is a little better but is still very feeble. lie
has been poorly all winter.
Capt G.. A. Smith and wife and H. A. Hes
ter and wife, of Prairie View, were the guests
of c. Fl. Nichols and wife, Sunday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11
Railroad Notes.

lack Lynch moved his extra gang TO West
phalia, Monday, to cut down grade, one-half
mile west of that place.
Roadmaster Scanlin and Civil Engineer
Brown, with the two X. N & D. section gangs
put in new crossing frogs al the K. N. D.
and Santa Fe crossing last Friday
Superintendent Shankln and Dunaway
made trip to Cofeyville in their private car
the latter part of last week.
Section Foreman Fry is finishing new sid
ings, west of the depot this week.
K. N. & d. Section gangs have been re-
duced to one man.
Western Union business has been so rushing
this week that messenger boy Ratclif has worn
blisters OH his feet.
Operator Gibson, of tie Missouri Pacific, has
rented house and gone to housekeeping
There is at present rs men employed in
track department on the different roads in Gar
nett
Frank L. Brown has more friends in Anderson
county than any other candidate for Governor,
the Paola Times says. When did Brown get
get into the race? His name is not in the latest
catalogue Topeka Advocate and News.
Bonn. HOLDERS who object to taking pay for
their bonds according to the terms of the con-
tract are repudiationists.- New Era, Spring
field, Ohio
That's true; and a president who would help
these bond-hoders in their plans to force the
payment of gold when, according tothe contract,
the secretary of the treasury has light 10 pay
silver. is worse traitor than the bond holder.
Mckinley is that kind of traitor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11
A SOCIALIST PRIMER.

We are III receipt of a copy OF G. I. Glenn
ems "Rrimer on Socialism" 1t is small and
condensed, giving the whole Socials idea i'll a
nutshell. Mr. Clemens is a true Socialist.
He has made it a study for years, and there are
few men who are better informed on the subject
than he We wish every "Doubting Thomas
would read this primer. 1t is an eye-opener.
THE hay men have formed trust. Mere
than hundred buyers and shippers are in the
combine.
THE Lawrence World has been doing a
whole loi of kicking against Leland and his
gang, and has said time and again, that he
would do all i'll his power to down bosslsn in
the Republican party. No doubt Brady
thought he was in earnest in his denunciation
of boss rule, but he'll swallow the foul bird,
tail feathers and all See if he don't.
THE Republican state convention VIII be
held Tune Sth, at Hutchison. Boss Leland
wanted it so, and his word is law. True the
decent Republicans fought Leland's scheme,
but they were not numerous enough Many
who fought the Leland scheme will oppose Lee
landism at the polls, but great majority will
swallow the bitter pill and support the boss and
endorse all of his schemes on election day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11

THiR editor Of this paper is an admirer OF
VIM. ]. Bryan, but we cannot follow him INTO
the Democratic party, nor can we follow nj"
anywhere if he continues to insist upon making
the silver question the only issue in 1900. we
freely admit that to remonetize silver woula DC
a great benefit to the country, but we INSIST that
there are other and greater issues that must be
met before we can become happy ana pros
nerous people, Would the free coinage OF Sill
ver helm the ,nen who have lately been thrown
ont of employment in the cotton mills OF New
ENGLAND? Free coinage will help the workman
in time, but not Immediately Would tree coln-
AGE would not soften the hearts OF the orutes
in human shape who Cypress labor, Free coin
age would not destroy greed. Free coinage
,vor,d not keep the railroads from eating up the
fruit Of the farmers toll. Free coinage would
MT keen the Vanderbilts, the Goulds, the Ar
,,,orrs and other great magnates from pilng up
priucely fortunes at the expense OF the many
Free coinage would not prevent sucn men as
Letter from making millions in specializing III
the breadstuffs of the nation. Free coinage
would not put an end to the damnable methods
Of the Standard Oil Company. We could men
tiou many, many things that free coinage
world not do, but the above is sufficient Free
COINAGE WOULD add many millions to our crcu-
latino medium, but it would not keep the same
men who have now cornered gold from also cor
ner;meaesiiyer. We are in favor OF the tree
coinage of gold and silver, at a ratio OF 10 to l.
however, because it is right, and because 1t
would afford temporary relief. AS we have
stated. however, on various occasions, free
coinage is only small matter compared with
the mauy other issues that must be met before
the people can be prosperous and happy ana
Mr.. BRYAN must, necessarily, broaden his views
if he expects to enjoy the support OF the true
men who have sacrificed, and are sacrificing, SO
muchfor the cause of humanity Mr. Bryan
has said that he wants the support of the Pop
ulists.. He can have that support, undivided,
if he will take heed and espouse the true cause
Of humanity. Unless he does so, and unless he
o..ees HE efforts to sharrnonize'' the Democracy
(which means, to get the silver and gold
elements together on one platform), he
can expect but little support outside
of that party. AS we have said, we admire
Mr.. BRYAN, and we would gladly do all in our
mower toward his election if he will quit tenn
porizine and go to work for true, lasting REFORM
Work for the PEOPLE, regardless OF party.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11

THE Loud bill, which seeks to cripple the
publishers of newspapers, magazines, etc. TO
the advantage of the express companies was
defeated in the lower house of congress-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11

CY LELAND has Frank Brown slated tor aud
itor of state.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11

The Topeka Advocate and News is publish
mo an exceedingly interesting serial story rela-
tive to the condition Of the coal-miners i'll Kan
cas-. Every Populist in the state should read it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11

THE hay men have formed trust. Mere
than hundred buyers and shippers are in the
combine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11

IL Won want to know how honest American
.;4;ueus feel ON this Cuban matter, read the
March number of The New Time. 1t is re-
freshiup after being compelled to read the bank
inspired editorials in the goldbug press TO turn
to the pages of the New Time. Forward us
YEARS. subscription for this splendid magazine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-03-11

REPUBLIC, Manhattan: new federal dis
tr;ct with a new set of court officers, which
would cost about $40, 900 year IS just the
thing Republican politicians say and then they
set IN roar because Governor Leedy's rail-
road hill would provide for the employment OF
an attorney to the Board OF Railroad oofn'n's-
siooers to prosecute the peoples fights IN rate
controversies. 1t depends on who is to be the
h.re6c;ary whether Republicans want public
money expended.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-09

are Nr. and Mrs Gladstone. and IL was
when the grand old man vas out OF CT
fee Tire prince loves the Hebrews for
their excellent character. He has no
dehts he cannot pay, and there Is no
mortgage on Sandringham-
For Americans. the blosraphe- asserts,
the prince has always shown a strong Xix
ing. nor was his partisiity confined 10
those whose social position was due 10
their wealth He has, il appears. fire.
qusntly gone out OF his way 10 show sps-
eiai courtesy TO distinguished American
visitors. rich or poor. and the diplomatic
representative of the United States has
always found a cordial welcome at MARI
borough house. particularly Messrs- Low
ell and Bayard, the prince breaking his
invariahIe rule in order 10 dine at The ,a.-
ter's house. Lady Hareourt, the daugh-
ter Of Motley, the historian; Mrs. Joseph
Chamberlain. the young Duchess Of Mari
borough. and all other American women
who have married Engiishmen, receive
special courtesy at his haLds.
In contrast with the recent comments
caused BY the kaisers Sunday shooting
EXPEDITIONS. the book declares the prince
10 be rigid in refraining from sports on
that day. though he was once tempted by
Marshal Mcmahon 10 attend the Grand
Prix and appealed by telegram TO the
queen. who vetoed the proposition.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-09

.'Pretty Good Preaching" for =
Three-Yenr-Old.
philadelphia Record.

Lawrence Dennis is the latest Georgia
prodigy Lawrence is years old and lives
at Atlanta. The main point about the L
tie black boy is that he appears to know
more about the Bible than most grown
people know. Visitors were at his fathers
home a short time ago. when the little fell
low toddied into the room and quietly be-
gan to drag the chairs into the form OF
semi-circle. When he had arranged them
10 his satisfaction he motioned the guests
with an impatient gesture. saying:
You sit there. / want to preach"
To humor him. those present took the
seats he had indicated. Stationing HIM
self before them he began to lisp at first
inarticulsrly. then louder. until his voice
filled the room.
You people no right to come here Sun
day and see my father. You no right to
come here and talk, talk and laugh, laugh.
when God says do all his work On this day.
And / know that not all Of YOU are good.
Some of you are bad and selfish and don't
live like Jesus told you TO.
Some Of you men drink and hurt your
wives. and you are drunkards. Drunk
ards go to torment. Everybody who
doesn't do as he ought 10 do goes into
a deep, deep dungeon. You can't be good
men and bad men. too You got TO he
very good or very bad. Christ prayed for
us in Gethsemane. but We don't do as he
begged Us TO. and We amt as good to each
other as God wants US to be.
why amt we all like David who talk
ed about Gods rod and staff comforting
him? | tell you all unless each one for
gives his brother his sin God won't forgive
us our own sin.
BE good people Satan can't hurt you
il God Is with you. Don't stop praying
until you think he loves you; l am only
little, but l love God and he loves me.
know some time | will make His people,
everybody. love Him and do right. Pray,
pray, | say TO you, people. and when you
remainder that Jesus WAS killed for you
do like Jesus did and you Will be good and
heppy. Amen"
On one occasion a number of ministers
visited the chIld and learning their cocu-
patton. he looked up seriously in their faces
and said
preachers, preachers, | have come To
preach to preachers They need preaching
to-" shaking his head and keeniy cycling
face after face in the attentive group
around him.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-09

TRAMP INVASION OF KANSAS.
\ DfsaSreeabIe Feature of the Stnte,.
Prosperity.

Topeka Letter In New Yark Sun
Kansas ~ Just now feeling one OF the
disagresable features OF her prosperity
II Is III the shape Of an army OF tramps.
coming from every direction. The towns
and cities are fniI OF them. and the high
ways are lined with them. Most Of them
are Americans, and say THAI they were
ihduced 10 come 10 Kansas because of the
reports or prosperity among the people
Many az them DO not want to work
An epidemic OF burglary il also renorted,
ana these depFedations are charged up TO
the swarnls OF tramps. In the hope of
running down these criminals. he notice
have decided to buy blooabouads In
Leavenworth the police department has
made new rule, which requires MEM
beers OF the fierce to arrest and bring TO
the station every tramp found. and cause
him 10 he registered. The tramo gets
one nights lodging free At sunrise the
next morning he Is released and told To
move on. Should he return the second
time during the same week he is put upon
the rock pile until his fine for vagrancy
Is worked out
Al Fort Scott. a few days ago. judge
Ship was confronted ia police court with
III iramps. The police had been notified
that tramps had taken possession CT the
railroad yards tn the suburbs OF the city.
Upon INVESTIGATION X was found that
sff"A AAd bult tGftE log houses cut OF
railroad ties. and were sleeping or wait
Ing beside their Grcs for the return OF
those sent out 10 neg something 10 eat
from the citizens, The officers rounded
them mp, and, together with those who
had voluntarily applied for lodging At the
city Jail they numbered Il. JAIN Keeper
nearth. realizing that Il would be unsafe
To turn such a nHmhec OF hungry fner, out
upon the city 20 pray upon the public
wrote the police judge 4 note suggesting
That they he fined for vagraucy, compelled
- earn their dinners On the rock rifle and
then escorted to the city limits. The sug-
gestion was acted upon. Thirty-f0ur #
the fucn were subjected TO iuter~usations
as 10 ;heir age. birthplace. purpose in life
and Occupation Al We're American bern
bat tao. who were natives q Iceland
Their axes ranged from q 10 e. and the
average WAS es wears. There were
among thcm hyoownskerS. shoesnskers.
carpenters. printers stone cutters, cooks
and day IaharvTs. Their combined ages
represented e99 years ~ human life. and
II cents in money WIS the SUM total Of
the crowds ready cash. The court med
them each s. ana cCsrs for Vaerancy and
instructed the goiice - escort thera out Of
town after diaecr In aevordanee with
this order they were separated into
squads ard taken our un The different
tines OF railroad lu tht direction they de
sired 20 ~. and reieasvd with The admon-
iglon thai they must uoi again return 60
Fort Scott