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Natchitoches populist., 1898-06-24

Workers in the American silk weav-
Ing industry have had their wages re-
duced severely within the last few
years. Broad silk weavers in Paterson,
N. j., the center of the industry, form
eriy received from $40 to $22 q week.
Ihey now get $40 to s15 week. Rib
Don weavers who work by the piece,
made S25 to $40 week a few years
ago. now the most expert earn but SIS
to $40.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-06-24

The trust-forming business Is still
booming. New arrivals are the Bes-
semer iron trust, which includes all
the Bessemer iron manufacturing
plants of the Cleveland, Mahoning val
ley and Shenango iron districts with
the exception of the Cleveland Rolling
MIL company: bridge builders Of all
parts of the country formed bridge
trust at Cleveland; and furthermore,
IN Toledo hay trust has been or
ganized under the name of American
Hay company; all the middle states
are represented in it,
Natchitoches populist., 1898-06-24

The people must try to establish a
blockade against the scheme, and they
IAN succeed If they will show enough
energy in upholding the allied free
silver senators and representatives
who are fighting: ii, and retiring those
who have conniVed at it, AS long as
:he war lasts this bond proposition
will come up again and again, and or
ganization in opposition to it should
be kept up by the Populists and their
tree silver allies.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-02-11

EX-GOVERNOR OSBORN DEAD.

Ex-Governor Thos A. Osborn died last Fri
day afternoon, at Meadville, Pa. He had left
Topeka for the east few days before, on bust
ness, and stopped at Meadville, to visit his f.
ancee, Mrs. Richmond, to whom he was to have
been married in short time. He was feeling
we'll the evening before his death, but an attack
of hemorrage of the bowels soon ended his
earthly career.
The body was brought to Topeka for burial,
and the funeral took place Tuesday afternoon.
The active pall-bearers were Col. G. w.
Veale, Judge A. H. Horton, Col. w. H. Ross
ington, P. 1. Bonebrake, Col. c. X. Holiday,
Ex-Governor John P. St, John, F. c. Mont
gomery, c. A. Fellows and J. w. Gleed. The
honorary pail bears were Governor Leedy, ex-
Governors Morrill,, Lewelipg and Click and E.
D. McKenna, Edward Wilder and Paul Morton.
The remains were placed in the Topeka Gem
etery.
Ex-Governor Osborn was good man, and in
his death the state of Kansas sustains severe
loss. He was Republican, but he was fair,
and was considerate of the opinions of those
who differed from him. He was an advocate of
silver and, had he lived, would doubtless have
taken an active part in restoring the white
metal to its proper place money metal
He was true friend of Kansas, and did much
toward placing her banner on top of the pyra-
mid of states.
Peace to his ashes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-02-11
The Woman Wage-Earner.
Peace to his ashes.
(The Machinists' Monthly Journal. }

(The Machinlsts' Monthly Journal
1t is the old story of "the woman asked ne
and and did eat" Chicago preacher
speaking on the subject of Good and Bad
Social Conditions one Sunday last month
had this TO say about workers; at least he is
quoted as saying SO in the local press the morn
ing following:
"Women workers are the greatest curse
that has ever come to the world of labor.
They have caused wages to fall until now a
man, his wife and children all working can
scarcely earn what he alone could earn twenty
five years ago The woman wageearner is
responsible fol- many of the army of the un-
employed loafing about the streets and steal
ing from the passer-by entering the houses
of the peaceful and robbing them of their hard
earned wages. Child labor can be partly at
tributed to the same cause, for the income
has fallen, it has become necessary for more
members of the family to work, and the child
has been forced into the struggle for bread. I"
Of course it is the woman who is to blame.
1t isn't the dalnnable ,cill aud economic lun-
aey that we are living under that IS acc uMi
conditions that this cool man is partially re-
sponsible for, nasmuch as he does not de-
nounce them as the very essence of infernalism
to the deriment of the man who ought to be
her natural powder and protector
Of course she is to blame; but would he have
her Join the already numerous army of oucasts?
Or perhaps he thinks she might find room in
the river some dark night, and thus give
chance to 'the unemployed who are loafng
about the Streets" Then, there is the NOR
phine route or she might blow out the gas;
there are hundreds Of avenues open to her
where she wuuli not be "the greatest curse
that has ever come to the world of labor
What has h to do with her? Order her off the
earth?
Let him preach the goSpr. that the laborer is
worthy of his hire, and insist that women
shall receive the same returns as men do when
they are simil ,rly employed, and then watch
how quickly the woman would return to her
sphere of donestcity.
The woman is not to blame. There is no
reason why she should invade the industrial
realm of man. but there is cause, and this god
Iy person will find it in competitive industrial
warfare. Let him join those who. are fighting
and contribute his share towards
loing away with the Course" he has dscov
cred. Let him assist in doing away with the
curse of capitalism, and his mares nest will
disappear.
GOVERNOR LEEDY has prepared a railroad
,ill which he has sent to the various state SEN
ltors and representatives, asking their opinion
If it, If he gets favorable report from ma
ority of the members, and has assurance that
he bill will be enacted into law, he will call an
Extra session of the legislature; but unless he
eceyes such assurance, there will be no extra
ession.
CARRIED says congress will adjourn MayI.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-02-11
y YEARS OF SUCCESS.
A LARGE BUSINESS FROM A SMALL
BEGINNING.
One OF the Biggest Clothing Houses in
Kansas.

On the 9th OF August, 1876, Capt. William
Wagstaf purchased small stock of clothing
and mems furnishing goods, then located in
frame building west of the square. Capt Wag-
staff was genial, whole souled gentleman, and
had the happy faculty of making friends and
keeping them. AS a result, he soon outgreW
the small building which he occupied, and was
compelled to move to larger building south Of
the square. His business grew apace, and his
stock grew in proportion and he soon had one
of the best lines of clothing and furnishing
goods in eastern Kansas.
]. L. Wagstaf, the Captains elder son, was
his fathers "right-hand man," and was asso-
ciated with him as salesman 'Jim," as his
friends call him, inherited his fathers faculty
of making and keeping friends.
Soon, the Wagstaf clothing house became
known all over the county, and i'll the adjoining
counties, and the house enjoyed reputation
for honesty and fair dealing.
The sto-e remained OH the south side for five
years. when Capt. Wagstaf purchased the
building south of the First National Bank 1t
was here, we believe, that ]. L. Wagstaf be-
came member of the firm, and the firm name
became VIM. Wagstaf & Son.
Capt. Wagstaf died i'll February, 1890,
incurred by everybody who knew him. Alter
his death, however, the business continued as
before, under Inc Ola nfln name. IL. Wag-
staff proved himself business man of rare
capabilities, and has retained the reputation
and good name of the house, adding to the
business of the concern until it is now one of
the largest and best stores of the kind in the
state.
The store remained south OF the bank for
sixteen years Jim" is an np-to-date young
man. however, and he concluded to hunt a bet
ter location. He selected the Albright build
ing, north of Stewards grocery ana has had it
fitted up in handsome style. New paper, fresh
paint, new shelving, etc., have made the place
a thing of beauty. There is no finer business
room in this part of the country.
The first of this week, brand-new stock of
goods arrived, and what was left of the old
stock was moved in with the new. The shelves
and counters are piled high with clothing and
mems furnishing goods of the latest styles and
best quality. Everything is bright, new and
sparkling, and the place has solid, substan-
tia appearance.
The above is brief history of the establish
ment, rise and progress Of the cold reliable"
house of Vim. Wagstaf & Son. When you
come to town, drop in and feast your eyes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-02-11

THE COSMOPOLITAN is truly al American
mag ,zine. 1t stands by American institutions
and is always up-to-date. Its historical and
descriptive matters are written by the best
known men and women of the world It's hc-
ton is clean and heightened. It's illustrations
are works of art. Indeed, the Cosmopolitan is
first-class in every respect, and its price ($I
per Year, places it within the reach of all.
Send 10 cents for sample copy. Address,
Cosmopolitan, Irvington-o n-the- Hudson, New
York.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-02-11

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY and wife are Meth
odists (Mac is sort of one horse preacher),
and yet, at reception recently given in
honor of the foreign representatives at Wash
ington five kinds of wine were served. Even
Mrs. Mckinley partook of the five kinds of
wine Are not the Methodists of this country
proud of their brother and sister in the White
House?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-02-11

AN Atchison Methodist preacher is standing
up for John Seaton, Republican candidate for
governor, The Topeka Mail and Breeze says
Seaton is resubmissionist. Queer preacher,
THE city council of Topeka has decided to
build water-supply plant. Business men Of
TT. Scott are agtating municipal ownership of
water works. Socialism is growing.
SAMUEL GoMpERs says the strike outlook in
New Englai is bad; that the strike among the
cotton factory employees will probably be of no
avail.
THE committee which is Investigating"
bribery charges against Hanna has struck a.
snag. Some of the witnesses refuse to talk
JACK HARRIS wants the Republicans of the
Second district to nominate him for congress
again.
THE Chicago gold mill is preparing to man
ufacture gold on big scale.
STOVE trust has been formed, with cap
ital of $4,000, 900.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-02-11

CAR REED says congress will adjourn May !,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-02-11

4 PEANUT trust is being organized.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-02-11

DEBs will return to Kansas, soon, and will
spend three weeks in the state, making speeches
at the principal points,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-02-11

BROTHER CHAMpE was always very liberal in
deuouncing Governor Morrill, for pardoning
wh;sky.seilers out of the county jails. Will he
please give us his opinion of Governor Leedy
for doing the same thing, only more of it.
Garrett Eagle.
Brother Trigg knows, if ne knows anything
about it, that the above is wholly untrue so far
as il relates to the pardoning of whisky-sellers
Trigg cannot show where Governor Leedy has
hardened single whisky-seler out OF Jail On
the other hand, we can show (and Trigg knows
4, long list of violators who were pardoned
out by Governor Morrill, A goodly number OF
them were pardoned BEFORE THEY HAD BEEN
pr AGED IN JAIL If Trigg hasn't the list, we
can furnish it for his edi6cation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10
Why Not Ask Dewey?

There is a good deal of talk nova
days as to what disposition shall be
made Of the Philippines-it being as.
sumed that the Philippines are ours
to dispose of. We know what the
papers think about it and what
pretty nearly all the public men
think about it, but do not remember
to have seen Commodore Dewey's
opinion. Dewey has shown himself
to be possessed OF statesmanlike as
we'll as soldierly qualities. No man
in the nation, no man in the world,
probably, knows more about the
true inwards OF the situation than
he. Why not refer the whole bust.
ness to him for an opinion, at least !?
He has met some grave problems in
volving questions national and inter-
national and has made no mistakes
thus far. He has shown himself
brave without being bloodthirsty,
courageous and at the same time
generous, daring but never lacking
in good sound judgment. Dewey
doesn't advertise to be diplomat,
but underneath his uniform there is
enough diplomacy to wisely control
a cool head and a warm heart. II
the entire Philippine problem wereleft
to him to dispose of we do not doubt
it would be wisely solved. Anyhow,
let the country have his judgment
on the question as whole and then
we'll respond to the Presidents re-
quest for individual opinions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10

of the series of 1891, check letter &c"
plate number 1S, Tillman Register,
Morgan Treasurer, with a portrait OF
Sheridan. 1t is printed from photo-me,.
chanical plates OF the workmanship OF
two pieces of paper pasted together with
silk threads between. The general appear
ance of the note is good. The number
ing is dark red instead oil bright carmine.
A number of bare white spots appear on
face and hair OF the portrait, and in the
lower left corner face of the coun-
terfeit spray OF ornamental work runs
into the check letters. In the genuine
this spray Just touches the edge OF the
check letter.
The Popular Fair.
Canadas Great Eastern Exhibition
has come to be regarded as the tair OF
the season not only by the farming resi-
dents OF this district but by all classes
both in the Province of Quebec and the
eastern states.
The Eastern Townships Agricultural
Association since it's formation has al
ways made it an aim to advertise hon
estly, fulfill their engagements faithfully
and treat their patrons both exhibitor
and visitor with that same fairness
which still continues to be character
istic of their efforts to please. This then
is the secret of their success, for Sher-
brooke's fair is indeed success, and so
long as the management continue to ex-
tend their substantial encouragement to
the farming public and persevere in their
untiring efforts to provide the best and
most appropriate attractions, regardless
of expense, their exhibition shall continue
to be popular word upon the tongues
of the air-going public and ensure a con-
tinuailce and even increase OF that hearty
patronage which has marked their fair
ever since its initiation.
Although the programme secured for
this falls fair will excel any before pro-
duced, the principal feature which marks
an advance step will be the evening per-
Torrance when in addition to the plat
form attractions a magnificent display
of fireworks has been arranged for. Chief
among the grand spectacular effects to
be produced will be the Destruction OF
the Maine in Havana harbor, in connec-
ton with which, work will be immedi-
ately commenced upon the necessary fix
lures and apparatus. AS regards the
races, the appropriation of $2450 in
purses is certain to attract the best trot'
ting, pacing and running stock in the
country and as considerable money has
been expended upon the track the public
will without doubt see records broken.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10
STATE ELECTIONS.

Twenty-six states will elect governors,
and in some instances other state officers,
between now and November 8, most of
the elections occurring on the latter date
These states are Alabama, Arkansas,
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Geor-
gia, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Michigan,
Massachusetts,, Minnesota. Nebraska,
Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey,
New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania,
South Dakota, South Carolina, Tennes-
see, Texas, Vermont, Wyoming and Wis
consin. OF the governors whose terms
expire this year or early next year thir-
teen are republicans, nine democrats and
four populists or silver fusionists. Rhode
Island and Oregon have already elected
governors, both republicans.
Counterfeit SO Note.
Chief Wilkie of the Treasury Secret
Service has announced the discovery of q
new $40 counterfeit treasury note. 1t is
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10
Secretary AIger Responsible.

The past week has witnessed some
very spicy correspondence between
the officers at Santiago and the mil
lionare politician at Washington,
who still holds the position as secre-
tary OF war. Eight of the general
officers of the American army adj
dressed letter to Gen. Skater and
the full text of this "round robin" is
as follows:
"We, the undersigned officers, COM
handing the various brigades, divisions,
etc., of the army OF occupation in Cuba,
are of the unanimous opinion that this
army should be at once taken out OF the
island of Cuba and sent to some point
on the northern seacoast of the United
States; that it can be done without
danger to the people of the United
States; that yellow fever in the army at
present is not epidemic; that there are
only few sporadic cases, but that the
army is disabled by malarial fever to the
extent that its efficiency is destroyed,
and that it is in condition to he practi-
cally entirely destroyed by an epidemic Of
yellow fever which is sure TO come in the
near future.
"We know from the reports of compe.
tent officers and from personal observa-
ton that the armyis unable to move into
the interior and that there are no tacili-
ties for such a move if attempted, and
that it could not be attempted until too
late. Moreover, the best medical author
tiles Of the island say that with our pres
ent equipment we could not live in the
interior during the rainy season without
losses from malarial fever, which is
almost as deadly as yellow fever.
This army must be moved at once or
perish. AS the army can be safely moved
now, the persons responsible for prevent
ing such move will be responsible for
the unnecessary loss of many thousands
OF lives.
"Our opinions are the result of careful
personal observation, and they are also
based on the unanimous opinion of our
medical officers with the army, who
+ understand the situation absolutely"
r AS soon as this letter was received
its contents was forwarded to the
war department and Secretary Alger
ordered the troops home. This was
coupled with the official announce
ment that the war department bad
but recently learned that the troop.
: could be moved North and with tn,
5 number of nurses and surgeons al
5 Santiago. 1t was a lame apology
from the most incompetent ofiicia
e that has ever held the position o
{ secretary of war.
: The round robin only confirmed
e the stories Of the war correspondent
and the soldiers. Poultney Bigelow
Richard Harding, Davis and Georg
u KEENAN, had given the world all tn
u news weeks before and all three lai,
!. the blame just where it belonge,
S ION the damnabe red tape of tn
e war department"
c That our readers may see that W
/, are talking about actual condition
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10

Rev. John A. Harris OF Orange, N.
J., preached a funeral sermon over
the remains fone Charles Blanchard
the other day that was rather
unique. Instead of eulogizing the de-
ceased he very frankly consigned him
to hell. There is no half way place
between heaven and hell" said the
reverend preacher, and as Blanch-
ards record wouldn't admit him to
heaven there was but one alterna-
tive left. What authority the clergy
man had for passing final judgment
is not stated, but his courage i'll as
Stunning the authority is amazing in
these days of indiscriminate eulogy
OF the dead.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-10
we quote the following from tn

we quote the following from the
Outlook:
THE same lack of administrative
ability in the medical department is still
continuing to inflct needless suffering.
The transfer of wounded men from 'one
of the most perfectly appointed and
thoroughly equipped hospital ships IN
the world to the Seneca for transporta-
ton to the United States, without a
stitch OF clothing except the nightshirts
they had on; with no food except the
regular army ratiops, with few medical
supplies, except some obtained by Red
Cross nurse. and with no supplies OF ice ex-
cept some obtained from the Red Cross
State OF Texas, has been semi officially
made known by Miss Jennings, Red
Cross nurse who accompanied the wound
ed soldiers on the Seneca, and confirmed by
Others We had hardly recovered from
the horror of this story when the Leona
arrived from Cuba with so sick and
wounded men on board and not single
doctor. This was followed by the ar
rival OF the Concho, bringing 172 sick
and wounded on a steamer which had
berths for only So, with few physicians,
few nurses, scarcity OF medical supplies,
inadequate food, and all the water on
board shipped two months before at
Tampa. And this was the provision
which the United States made for sol
diers, some OF whom had just left vel
low lever hospital In the face OF these
and kindred facts-for they are, unhappily
illustrative, not isolated, DR.. Sternberg,
surgeon.general of the United States
army, declares himself, in published in
teryiew, as opposed to the Red Cross
work at the front, because it is no place
for women For the conditions on the
battlefield of Santiago, and in the trans
portation OF the sick and wounded there
from to the North, the country will hold
in the first place, DR.. Sternberg response
BILE, in the second place Secretary Alger,
OF whose department the medical depart
ment is itself branch"
And here is another we'll. deserved
reproof from the Boston Record:
after the transport horrors comes the
case of the Breakwater, which was
loaded with subsistence, sent out to
Cuba, and through the stupidity of some
oue-was it Gen. Shafter ?-sent back to
New York with the stores still on board,
with our troops starving in the trenches.
Then to make the blunder complete the
stores were ruined by the fumigating
process. The war department loses few
chances to mismanage things"
These cases could be multiplied
many fold and they are, unfortu-
nately, only one among many. We
oweit the Divine Providence that our
army ever lived through such scenes.
From start to finish the war depart
ment has shown itself perfectly in
competent to equip troops, to mo-
Billie them and to care for the
wounded and dying. The brave SOL
diers have known this all the time
and when general dares to suggest
it, the kid ,gloved secretary of wal
says it is breach Of etiquet." The
end is not yet, and we predict that
continued agitation will bring out
more facts to condemn the ineficiency
of our war department.