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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-01
JOHN P. ST. JOHN.

Ex-Governor St. John was in the city few
hours, Yesterday, on his way to Greenwood
county. to look after stock farm for WHICH ne
had lust traded. He said he wanted it dis
tinctly understood that this was not political
tour-strictly business
Asked about his congressional candidacy, he
said there was only one thing about it: If the
neople of the Second district want him for their
candidate, he will make the race, but he won't
60 about buttonholing "leaders," committee
men. ETC., in an effort to secure delegations
pledged to him.
There you have it.
Governor ST. John was the AGlrAToR's can
didate for congress two years ago, but he posi-
+;velv refused to be candidate. He could
have been elected then-he can be elected now.
He is the strongest man i'll the district He
will not only poll the undivided silver vote, but
he will receive the support of thousands OF Re-
nublicans who are tired of being dominated by
gang of unprnciped bosses. He can carry
his own county Oohnson), which is strong
Republican county, by a thousand majority
We own that we are surprised to see such a
strong St. John sentiment in quarters where we
did not expect any sentiment in his favor We
do not doubt his nomination, nor do we doubt
his election
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-01
A REPUBLICAN HAIR-PULLING.

The Republican convention to select dele
oates to the congressional and state conventions,
which was held in Garnet, Monday was reg
ular circus.
For many years, the Republican party OF
Anderson county has been divided into two
warning factions. For time, what IS known
as the Johnson faction ruled the roost and die
tated everything. Then there came change,
and what is known as the Kirk faction took the
reins. The Johnson faction did not clay
down." however, but the leader OF the faction
secured the services of Frank L. Brown, who
nroved to be an indefatigabe worker and
s,;cl, schener, and the result was victory tor
tho Johnson faction Through the machina-
lions of Brown, the Johnsonites held on like
..prim DEATH" and the Kirk faction almost de-
spared of regaining their former prestige
The Kirkites did not go to sleep, however, but
kept pegging away. Their labors were not IN
vain. for they gained decided victory, Mon
dav. defeating Brown and his crowd about two
to one. M,
The convention was lively one. There
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-01
A Modern PeaCemaker.

In His sermon on the mount, Jesus did not
say blessed are the peacemakcrs, for they shall
inherit the earth" This promise refers to an
other Christian virtue. Bur, as i'll these modern
times, there are many perversions of scripture,
so it seems that this promise seems also to be
misapplied in certain quarters.
War is impending between two great nations.
The forces of peace aid the forces of strife
are at work, and the issue is doub full. First to
one and then to the other it seems to incline, as
to the final mastery the whole world Looks with
apprehensive expectancy.
Among the potent factors contendlng for
peace not the least is the Standard Oil Com
pany. This huge octupus which has fastened
its tenacles on the entire civilized world, which
EFFORTS tribute from every home and every hoVel,
from which no man can escape, which has made
multi-mllionaires of its stockholders but
which yet, like the horse eech, continually
cries for more-this agency OF the devil is one
of the peacemakers i'll the present crisis, and is
moved thereto by its desire to inherit the earth.
Two great monopolies control the petroleum
supply of the world, the Standard Oil Co. Of
the United States, and the Oil Monopoly of
Russia Trusts and combinations have not yet
reached that stage of perfection where it is easy
to establish international monopoly, and while
each great oil company has monopoly i'll its
own country, there is keen rivalry for the out
side markets. 1t has so happened that the
American Standard Oil Co. has obtained con-
troll of the Spanish market, and it supplies the
people of Spain with all the oil consumed in
that country, which amounts to very large
sum annually
Now, it is very plain that, in case of war,
commercial rcla ions between the two cou tries
will be interrupted The Russian monopoly
stands ready, waiting ior the moment when the
Spanish oil consumers shall break with the
Standard Oil Co.. So soon as the outbreak of
hostilites shall bring this about, the Russian
monopoly will supplaui the American octopus.
and the Standard Oil Co. will lose a big Gus
toner and the probability is that this customer
once lost, the restoration of peece would not re-
store to the American monopoly tine lost terri
tory, and portion of the earth would be lost
to it.
So, then, we see great anti Christian force
one of the strongest factors which striving
for peace, upon the misappled scriptural prom
Use that the peacemakers shall inherit the earth.
Daily Tribune, Augusta, Ga.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-01
Obituary..

M. B. Bierly was born in Centre county, Pa,
May 10, 1874 At the age of 20, he united
with the Lutheran church, and soon after en-
tered the theological seminary at Gettysburg,
Pa, where he spent three years with the inten-
ton of entering the MINISTRY. On account Of
financial difficulties, this course was abandoned.
He ther taught school for several years. In
1S43, ne was married to Sarah Emrick, who,
with nine children, who, save one who was killed
by accident), survive him. In 1916, lie moved
to Clinton county, Pa, where he resided till
the spring of 1870, when he moved OH the
farm in Anderson county, Kansas, which
he died, March 20, 1893, aged So years, 10
months and 10 days.
In his death the family loses wise counselor
loving husband and father,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-01
DRY GOODS.

Some of the best Prints, Shalleys, ETC., 3 cents
per yard.
Woodland Muslin, cents per yard.
LII Muslin, 3}4 cents per yard.
Chldren's Wraps, IS cents to $I.5o.
Duckings, Satteens and Percales at cents per
yard.
Chviot Shirtings, 4 u cents per yard
Sun Bonnets: Blue checked, IS cents each.
Fancy barred Towels, s cents per pair.
Special sale of Ladies' medum-weght Under
wear, worth IS cents, for rs cents.
One dozen Wool Sl,aws, full size and good
coors at IS cents.
One dozen Fancy All-Wool Shawls, assorted
coors at $I.25.
100 Ladies' Fine Corsets, all sizes, worth 81,
at 50 cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-01
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is catarrh. Halls Ca'arrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con-
stitntiona disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the discs, and giving the pa
tient strength by building mp the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in Its curative
powers that they offer one hundred dollars for
any case it fails to cure. Send for list of testi
monials. Address +. ]. CHENEY & Co,
Toledo, O.
Sold by duggests, 75c. Halls family Pills
are the best.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-01

Peach buds are all right yet.
his laundry this week.
John Ohmes has retired from the Pennsyl-
vania hotel. L. w. Schumacher is again in
charge.
Jim Houston has been made private secre-
tary of w. M. jenkins, territorial secretary of
Oklahoma.
Receiver Spangler has closed up the affairs
of the First National Bank, selling the remain
ing assets at auction.
Mrs. David Stout, of Richmond township,
Franklin county formerly of this county,,
died, Tuesday evening, very suddenly. We
have not learned the cause Ct her death. She
went out after some wood, and was found lying
near the wood-pile, dead, by the girl who
worked for her. pa. ~
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-01
Santa Ee Excursion.

The A. r. & S. F. railway will sell excur-
sion tickets to points in Arkansas,u Texas, Ok
lahoma, Arizona, Louisiana and New Mexico
at one fare plus 81. Dates of SALE, April 5ll
and 18th. For further information, call on or
address. c. S COLEMAN, Agt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-01
GROCERIES,.

A fine Japan Tea for IS cents per pound worth
IS cents
Bulk Cofees-
worth IS cents for 10 cents.
worth 20 cents for IS cents.
worth 80 cents for 20 cents.
worth IS cents for rs cents.
De Lands Ipound package Soda, S cent per
pound.
All kinds of Spices at IS cents per pound.
Garden Seeds papers for cents; bulk seeds
at half-price.
Catsup bottles, worth rs cents, for IS cents;
small size Catsup, worth IS cents, for 10 cts.
Don't worry about hard water when you can
get pound Of Rain-Water- Maker, which
will make three barrels of soft water, for IS
cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-04-01

Carpenter Preston fell in his we'll, Wednes-
day evening and was pretty badly "bunged
up" He was reported dead, but the report
was false. He is getting along very we'll.
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A WOMAN CONFESSES.
Mrs. Posrhlewaite, of Hutchinson, Kan.
Creates Sensation by Declaring She
Murdered w. c. Boyd.

HUTCHINSON, Kan, May 31.-There
was a startling scene in the court room
at Hutchinson last night. Aweek ago
last Thursday, W. c. Boyd, of this city,
was mysteriously murdered. His body
was found in ditch, with his skull
crushed in several places. He had last
been seen alive at a restaurant run by
Mrs. Posthlewaite and her two sons
and the oldest son. aged about IS, was
suspected of the murder. No arrests
had been made, as the inquest has
been continued from time to time.
When the inquest was taken up last
night Mrs. Posthlewaite took the stand
and took the coroner and jury by sur
prise by suddenly declaring that she
was the murderer of w. G. Boyd. She
said he threatened to kill her unless
she married him and in self-defense
she beat him to death with an iron
rod. Her confession is believed by
many to have been made to shield her
son.
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FIRST CALL NOW FILLED.
CncIe Sam Has $4,000 Men in Fighting
Trim-Only Three States Delinquent
and They Are Not to Blame.

WASHINGTON, May sl.-Adjt. Gen.
Corbin said yesterday that 121, 500
troops had been mustered into the
volunteer army under the call for 1885,
900 men and that the remaining $500
men were in state camps ready for the
visit of the mastering officers. He
said that all the states and territories
had filed their quota so far as the re-
cruiting of the troops is concerned,
and that while three states were appar.
emily behind, it was not their fault,
but was due to the inability of the
mastering officers to complete their
work. The apparent shortage is di-
vided among the states of Iowa, Mis-
sissippi and North Carolina. The
troops in these states are in camp.
however, awaiting the action of the
government officers, and will be mus
tered into the volunt eer army in day
or two.
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How schley Penned Them Up.

MOLE ST. NICOLAS, Hayti, May 81
The following dispatch has been re-
ceived here from the correspondent of
the Associated press with the Ameri-
can fleet off Santiago de Cuba:
Commodore Schley and the f1ving squadron
has the Spanish fleet bottled up in the harbor
of Santiago de Cuba BY the most clever ma
neuvering the commodore allowed the Span
iards to think he had left in disgust. They took
the bait and ran into the harbor. Commodore
Schley moved down this morning and at SIX
o'clock, going close to the harbor, he saw the
Cristobal Colon, the Maria Teresa and two tor
pedo boats. He has acted upon his own infor
nation and JUDGMENT for the past few days and
believes the whole Spanish feet is there. He
sat on the after triangle of the Brooklyn this
morning until the discovery of the feet and
then went to breakfast, saying: II have got
them and they will never get home"
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)LD GLORY AND UNION JACK.
canada Exhibits an Unusual Outburst Of
Friendship for Us-Resolutions Favor
ing AnglO-SaxOn Unity Adopted.

TORONTO, Ont, May 31.-An extraor-
binary outburst of friendship for the
United States and in favor of Anglo
Saxon unity was witnessed in nearly
all Toronto churches and many
churches throughout Ontario Sunday.
The Central Congregational church
had more than 1000 people at each
service and was a sample of others
throughout the city. Pictures of the
queen and President Mckinley were
prominently displayed above the pull
pit, and the building was profusely
decorated with union jacks. stars and
stripes and Cuban flags. Many of the
congregation carried small stars and
stripes and union jacks. Resolutions
on this line were unanimously
adopted and copies were ordered to be
sent to Lord Salisbury and President
Mckinley. The vast congregation
joined heartily in singing God Save
the Queen" and ''The Star Spangled
Banner"
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THE OMAHAsExPOSITION.
All the Efforts of the Management Now
Bent on Making the Opening
Success.

OMAHA, Neb., June 1.-The exposi-
ton management issued instructions
that all work on the grounds cease to-
night. It is the desire of the manage
ment that all the energies of the en-
ployes be directed toward the success
of the opening. Some details of minor
Importance remain incomplete as far
as the grounds are concerned, but this
feature is not of sufficient magnitude
to interfere in any way with the
dedicatory ceremonies. For several
nights 500 men have been con-
tinuously employed on the grounds
preparing for the grand opening.
The surroundings have been rem
dered as light as day by the numer-
Gus electric lights. These extra eff
forts have been largely instrumental
in bringing the enterprise to almost
completion. Many delegations of va
rious states have already arrived to
participate in the initial exercises to-
morrow. After the formal dedica-
tions the exposition executive officials
will banquet the guests OF the exposi-
ton on the grounds. The spread will
be an informal affair.
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UNITED PRESBYTERIANS.
Reports to the General Assembly Show q
Gratifying Growth of Young Peoples
Societies Probable.

OMAHA, Neb., May sl.-The United
Presbyterians were busy with commit
tee reports and recommendations yes
terday. The general committee on
young peoples societies reported that,
during the year, the total number had
increased from 624 to 692; total mem
bersbip, from 27,SOs to 29,64s; gen
eral contri buttons, from $33, aO6 to
S34,S72 and special contributions,
from 1851 to SIS, 1876. The union
between the young peoples socie-
ties and those of the Associate
Reform church, of the south, is said to
be near at hand. The home missions
boards report showed receipts for the
year of S67, 172, against $77,22 last
year. Secretary Owens explained this
falling off as due to the increase in the
debt during the year from $1O,5 to
$40 225
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Agreement with Canada Reached.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The Canadian
negotiations which have been in prog
ress here for the last week were con-
Guided last night, when a definite
agreement was reached for the crea-
ton of commission which shall con-
slider all the subjects Of controversy
between the United States and Canada
and frame a treaty between the i'm
perial government and the United
States for the complete adjustment of
their controversies.
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HOw'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. Cheney & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
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No Partially at Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 31.-Arm in
arm, with gentle tread, bowed heads
and tear-bedimmed eyes, the veteran
who wore the blue and the veteran
who wore the gray yesterday marched
through the silent city of the dead.
and with impartial hand strewed with
flowers the graves of dead comrades
graves of the comrades of the veteran
who wore the blue and graves of the
comrades of the veteran who wore the
gray.
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Bryan as q Private.

LINCOLN. Neb., May 31.-The Third
regiment, with w. ]. Bryan in its
ranks as a private, is now full and
will be offered to the federal govern
ment 1t was expected Mr.. Bryan
would lead the regiment in battle. but
Gov. Holcomb heard from Washing
ton that about $50 enlisted men will
be required to fill to the maximum the
organizations already in service from
Nebraska
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An ARMY Hospital Train.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-With the con-
sent of Secretary Alger, Surgeon Gen.
eral Stern berg has taken steps for Sc.
curing a hospital train for the trans.
portation of the invalided troops from
the front. This train is to consist OF
ten tourist sleepers and one dining
car. with competent medical officers
and attendants. There will be accom-
modations for 600 men.
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Not One Wa. overlooked.

CHICAGO, May 31.-In addition to the
great number of graves of union sol
diers, 6. 900 confederate dead lie buried
in cemeteries here. Not one of them,
northern or southern, was overlooked
yesterday. After the ceremonies at
the cemeteries there was magnificent
parade in the heart of the city. The
line of march was ablaze with nation
al colors.
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CAPT. CHARLES E. CLARK.
Commander of the Battleship Oregon)

battleship Oregon safely to Key West.
This commentator was given upon
the telegraphic announcement from
Capt. Clark of his arrival at Key West,
and not upon his mail report which is
expected to reach Washington on
Tuesday. The secretary's letter is a
pleasant statement of facts concern
ing the cruise and highly compli-
ments Capt Clark and his su bordinates
for their work.
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Dewey Il Losing Men.

LONDON, May 31.-A dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Manila, dated
May rs, via Hong Kong, says: 1.-The
American warships are still in the bay.
except a couple ofsmaller ones, which
are being used on patrol duty outside.
Rear Admiral Dewey is losing men
from disease almost daily. Smallpox
and dysentery are said to be rife in
the American squadron
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Twelve THOUSAND Mules Purchased.

ST. LOUIS, May 31.-Col G. C. Smith,
deputy quartermaSter general, re-
ceived orders from Washington in
structing him to cease purchasing
mules until further orders. Twelve
thousand mules have been purchased
in this market The average price
was 500 per mule, making a grand
total of $1,000. 900 expended by Uncle
Sam in this city for the far-famed Mis-
souri mule.
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Our American Policy.

The policy of this country regarding for
Aign complications seems likely to remain
conservative. The Monroe doctrine, accord
ing to the declaration of our leading politi-
clans, will be sustained, but patience and
prudence in official quarters will restrain the
axuberance of public opinion. The wisest
and most prudent course for the rheumatic
aud the malarious is to use Hostetter's Stom
ach Bitters, which also cures kidney COM
plant and dyspepsia
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States Want Their Money.

WASHINGTON. May 3L-State &C
counts for expenses incident to the
maintenance of troops raised by them
under President Mckinley's first call
before they were mustered into the
service of the government are being
received at the war department..
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A British Steamer CAPTURED.

KEY WEST, Fla, May 3l.-The Brit
ish steamer Restormel was brought in
here this morning, under her own
steam by a prize crew. She was cap
tured while trying to put into Santiago
de Cuba with cargo of coal The
steamer was bound from Cardiff to
Porto Rico. AS the Restormel came in
the British flag was flying half way
down the main mast. She was leaking
badly.
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UhIoh Hnu Confeuefate SeIeraHs HosetHer.
DENVER, Col, May 31.-Veterans OF
the union and of the confederacy
marched together in the parade to-
day and decorated the soldiers graves
in the various city cemeteries. Before
the parade the veterans assembled al
the capitol grounds, where they re-
ceived floral tributes from thousands
of school children. Memorial eXer-
cises were also held in several halls
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-06-03

use Pisos Cure for Consumption both in
son, Inkster, Mich, Nov. 5, 1894.
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II thought she was dream before l mar
ried her." he said. "And now" queried
his friend: "Well, I am convinced that
dreams 60 by contraries. "-Brooklyn Life
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Marvin, Wholesale
Refter.

He-Wealth will not buy happiness.
She-No, but it will purchase a coronet.-
Up to Date.
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OFFICIALLY COMMENDED.
Secretary Long Sends a Letter ComPli.
mentary to the Captain of the
Oregon and His Men.

New YORK, May Sl.-A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Secretary Long has officially COM
mended Capt. c. E. Clark and the Off
GERS and men under his command for
their excellent work in bringing the
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She Took = Pilot to schley.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, June THE
Harvard sailed yesterday to join Com
modore Schley's squadron. She took
a pilot familiar with the south coast
of Cuba.
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Effective.

Give woman a book on chatting dish
cookery if you want to make her believe that
there is no place like home.-Chicago Times
Herald
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Time and court plaster heal all wounds
Chicago Daily News.
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Still Trying.

May-They say that Clara considers mar
riage failure.
Bell-Oh, no! she doesn't; but she has
her doubts about engagements.-Puck.
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To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
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l1HluERCRTv The Overland Monthly, San Francisco,
UNI &nOlu offers free scholarships At the Stanford
Enl1 FlnM University the University OF California,
EOUOA ~ Including board. lodg.
-F1 EEy- ng,& railway fare. Stamp for particulars.
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II DO MY OWN WORK. !"
So Says Mrs. Mary Rochiette Of
Linden, New Jersey, In this
Letter to Mrs. Pinkham.

ST was bothered with flow which
would be quite annoying at times, and
at others would almost stop.
"I used prescriptions given me by my