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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10
John Seaton Scores the House.

Captain Seaton scored the house, the other
day, on the great number of useless clerks. 1t
occurred when the discussion OF his bndln :
Irvine resolution was resumed.
Several members opposed sending commit
tee to Saltwater, Mimi, to examine the bind
ing Irvine plant i'll the penitentary there on &C.
count of the expense it would bring, and NJ,
DeBard, of Reno, wanted to refer the resolu-
ton to the committee on penal institutions.
Captain Seaton said:
"Tnis picavuniSh, w-mlndednesS, PIN
medicines exhibited on the floor of the house
astoniShes me. We are confronted with vital
question here, and | am surprised that anyone
should oppose it on the ground of little cost
The expense OF this committee will not be as
much as a haf-day's salary of the useless clerks
we have in this house WE have between
thirty aud forty committee clerks, and we do
not really need more than five or six. Most OF
these positions are snecnres. The committees
do not meet more than five minutes day, and
these clerks have nothing to do And not only
that, but we are constantly increasing the mum
Der of oul committees. We now have fifteen
or twenty more than we had week ago.
After Captain Seaton had finished, Speaker
Osborne said;
81 do not wish to argue this question: but
should like to remark, good naturally that
have yet to h>ar of a single eo,pwitee that has
off cred t. lspcIise with its clerk
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10
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During The Legislature.

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md News will maintain its record for
an accurate and complete report of the
proceedings The sessions promise to be
Of unusual interest and if you desire to
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10

Tom MOONLIGHT, of Leavenworth, died,
Tuesday morning, OF la grippe and pneumonia;
aged 81 years. Col. Moonlight has been active
IN politics for forty years or more, and had held
various offices. His latest official position, we
believe, was as Minister to Bolivia. He was
Republican for several years, but finally became
a Demo crat. He was gold Democrat, so, of
course, was opposed to fusion with the Popu-
lists
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10

THE session of the legislature is nearing the
close, and nothing has been done, as yet. The
Topeka Capital, few days ago, contained the
following expression from Capt John Seaton on
the subject "The more time the legislature
fools away, the fewer laws will be enacted, and
the fewer laws that be enacted, the better it
will be for the state. There is very little de-
mand for new laws
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10
SPECIAL SESSION LEGAL.

Judge Hazen has rendered his decision in he
matter of the special session of the legislature,
and, in a very lengthy opinion, covering every
point in the case he reverses AttorneyGeneral
GODDARD, who, for partisan reasons only, de-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10
should enter the conflict with the understanding

SQOuIQ enter the COuIuCt With the
that we can not do in few weeks or months
what Spain failed to do i'll years 1t will
be serious business from staff to finish and it
will be costly in human lives and treasure. But
why should we be at war with the Filpinos?
What have they done to us that we should want
to kill them?
If it is war, we are entering upon conflict
which Spain sold to us after vainly trying for a
century to make the inhabitants accept her
sovereignty. We have taken Spain's unsuc-
cussful crusade against the Filipinos off her
hands to do exactly what she failed to do. I'm
doubtedly the insurgents will yield sooner or
later. They will have to. They are not deal
ing with weak Spain, but with powerful. Amer
lea, and they will only beat against the wind If
they resist Nor will the plea that they are,
by right, and ought to be, free and indepen-
dent people avail them anything. They are
wanted for subjects of the new American colo
NAL empire, and those of them who persist IN
claiming that the United States and the other
nations are in honor bound to respect will be
taught wholesome lesson in the doctrine that
might makes right and that it is quite consistent
for the worlds greatest republic to sublugate
the people and destroy the government OF other
republics. Perhaps Senator Hoar talked wiser
than he knew when he said the downfall OF the
republic of the United States would date from
the administration of William Mckinley. Com
ing events are casting dark shadows over the
land, but the people are more than equal to any
emergency, but not unless they assert them
selves.
LATER The Wichita Eagle, an ultra Re-
publican paper, is honest enough to place the
blame of the fight at Manila where it belongs.
1t says: "The most regrettable reflection con-
nected with the Manila rupture and fusilade of
Saturday night and Sunday morning
is the fact that WE FIRED THE FIRST SHOT"
This confirms of suspicion that the fight was
premeditated by the advocates of expansion,
who were fearful that the senate would not en-
dorse the peace treaty between the United
States and Spain. They were desperate. Ev-
cry other pressure had been brought to bear to
secure the requisite number of votes, but they
had failed Something must be done to create
sentiment against the Fiipinos A fight te-
tween the American soldiers and the insurgents
was the only means to change the votes of SELL
ators who opposed the treaty. The truth of
the matter could not reach us till after the vote
was taken. The senate was to vote on Monday.
Something desperate had to be done, and it had
to be done at the proper time. Well, the plan
worked. The expansonists are screaming with
delight Their papers are telling how the fight
won the day. Only two votes were needed,
and they got them
The trouble is not over yet The few thou
sands of Filipinos killed are only the beginning.
The butchery will proceed. Talk about the
massacre OF the Armenians by the Turks
We are not criticising our brave soldier boys
They were only obeyiug orders.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10
FLAX SEED! FLAX SEED!
Engage your Flax Seed now
for season of 1899.
sS-'' j. j. ANDERSON.
Flour, Feed and Coal.

You can find Ira Bierly at McEweas
Bros. old stand, handling the best
brands of Flour and large supply of
Feed AMI Cod. Dr1p in AMI see Ain,
and - triela'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10
Oh, the Pain of
Rheumatism!

Rheumatism often causes the most in
tense suffering. Many have for years
vainly sought relief from this disabling
and are to-day worse off than
ever. Rheumatism is blood disease,
and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
cause it is the only remedy which can
reach such deep-seated diseases.
A few years ago was taken with inhamma-
tory Rheumatism, which became so intense
that was for weeks unable to walk. tried
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10

WE deepl; eeret that the fact that Senator
Harris voted 10 latfy the peace lealy We
fail to understand why he did 80.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10

several prominent physi-
clans and took their treat
ment faithfully, but was
unable to get the slight
est relief. In fact, my con-
dition seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire body, and
from November to March
suffered agony. | tried
many patent medicines,
but none relieved me.
Upon the a d vice of a
friend | decided to try
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10

clared the special session illegal. 1t is now in
order Tor GODDARD to go out behnt. the barn and
Kick himself for making such an ass of him
self
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10

TIE government financial report shows 4
deficit Of SO, SOC, 900 for January,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10

III. w. Shields, county treasurer, do
soemnly swear that the foregoing is n
true and correct statement showing the
amounts in the several different funds
also the amounts overpaid to the best OF
my knowledge and belief.
]. w. SHIELDS, Co. Treas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-02-10
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8. s. s. Before allowing me TO lake II, how
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, 1899-01-06

One Of the greatest discoveries of
physiology is that we once had six
senses. What the lost sense was no one
knows, and probably no ont will ever
know, but that our forefathers possessed
it there is no doubt, for the remains of
that part of the brain in which it resid-
ed are still to be seen in any one of us.
These remains are simply q small and
now perfectly useless little mass of
brain substance called the pituitary
body. 1t consists of two tiny little
oval lobes Joined together and lying in
a little cavity of the skull, strangely
named the sella turcica and situated
over and behind the nose.
1t is quite possible that it may have
enabled our forefathers to see in the
dark before lamps aud candles were in
vented, or it may have placed them in
communion with ghosts and fairies, or
1t may have been an organ that enabled
them to go home in a bee line when they
lost their way in the primeval forests.
On the other hand, it is possible that
ii was q bad substitute for vision or
smell or hearing and died out when the
improved sense organ developed.
, 1899-01-06
AS ON WE GO.

Proud and lowly. saints and siuners,
Old as well as now beginners,
A worldly wise churchgoing people,
IN pew and pulpit, aisle and steeple,
Following modern walks and ways
Of fun and folly, goodness, grace,
Both rich and poor, both high and humble
Over one another stumble.
Shall we, then. fold close about us
Our robes of "cannot do without u.s."
In readiness to loud proclaim
That some one else must bear all blame?
Shall we refuse to let our light shine
On paths of wayworn earthly nighttime
When travel heavy laden souls
Bartering heaven for local tollsf
Feeding from dishes rich and golden,
Mayhap Of honest old time olden,
And finding only grains of wheat
While in search of something good b
eat"
When Eden's serpent plucked the apple,
A power was given to man to grapple
Successfully with sin and sorrow,
In time today-too late tomorrow
And 80 we pray and preach and listen
Where smiles and teardrops glow and glis-
ten,
While living, loving, learning hate,
One with another, and call it fate,
Pleasing freezing, teasing one another,
Even to father, mother, sister, brother,
Thus mid blessings, sin and woe
We living die Gas on we CO.
Clark W. Bryan in Good Housekeeping.
, 1899-01-06

This precocious %youngster of 6 still
lives with his family in a fine home
near the city limits, but there is no
telling when he may strike ou. on his
own hook, for he is a boy of decided
opinions and vast self reliance.
One morning the mother was doing
quite a job of scolding because so few
Of the family were ready for breakfast
at the appointed hour. She wanted
them to understand that she was not
running n hotel and that they must
come down in time or shift for them
selves.
"Maw," broke in the young hopeful
shrilly, you'll make us all sorry we
married you If you don't quit talkin SO
much. "-Detioit Free Press.
, 1899-01-06

pendent upon her can be expected to pa
tiently endure the long-drawn-out weari-
ness of waiting and hoping in sickness and
Indebtedness for a recovery that seems to
come or leaden wings2
NJ wife has been a great sufferer from troub-
les incident to approaching motherhood, says
Rev. L. R Nelson, of Darvills, Dinwiddie Co,
Va. she suffered with such distressing sick
stomach that she could not take food; what little
was forced down could not be retained. Her
breath was very offensive and indicated a bad
state of the stomach The digestive organs re-
fused to work. The trouble became so severe
and obstinate that l was really alarmed. She
began taking DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets and
about the same time I wrote to DR.. Pierce for
particular advice. He promptly and very courte-
ously replied, saying that he felt sure a persistent
use of these remedies would prove e~fiectual.
by the time the letter was received she was
improving fast and before all of one bottle each
of the 'Favorite Prescription and Golden
Medical Discovery had been taken she was up,
able to eat, retain and digest her food. She CON
tinucd to improve until entirely we'll without
taking more than the two bottles mentioned,
and some of the Pellets"
Accept no substitutes for these world
famed medicines, that may be urged Upon
you, not for your good, but that the dealer
may make a little extra profit.
These remedies contain no trace of alco-
hol, nor opium, nor any of the dangerous
drugs which enter so largely into many
advertised compounds" recommended
for the cure Of invalid women. They will
not create craving for stimulants.
, 1899-01-06

ed To Hisitate. The artist was quick to
avail himself of another opportunity.
He stepped forward, this time without
kneeling, and attempted again to take
her hand. She resisted. He gently per.
sisted. While they were thus engaged O
sound was heard, apparently in another
room. The princess turned with a star
tied air, exclaiming:
1.-The king, my father! oh, if he
should discover you here your life would
be in dangerp'
Life without you would be unendur-
able now that your highness has deigned
to give me some evidence of your re-
gard"
The artist had again clasped her hand
while uttering these words in low, i'm
FASHIONED tones. She seemed to strug-
gle, but apparently her strength was
but weakness. One of his arms stole
round her waist and he drew her half
yielding form closer.
"Oh, princess, " he urged, "be minel
What is life without love? We can fly,
leave this country, and in some more
favored place live out our lives to.
gether."
"No, no, mop she faltered. II Gan
not, l dare not
A loud commanding voice from some
unseen person without interrupted her.
where is the princess? Bid her hi u
ness attend me at once"
my father!' gasped the now thor
oughly frightened young woman. 1--WE
will be discovered. Oh, why did 1 per.
init you to have this interview"
Because you love me-, " declared the
artist. rendered reckless by the over
whelming power of passion and i'm
minent dread of instant exposure. LET
the king come. | care not for my own
poor life. If | may not share with the
woman love, then welcome DEATH"
"You say the princess is engaged"
said the same commanding voice in re-
ply to some hurried remonstrance, ut
tered in low, feminine tones. "Ridicu-
lous! l know of no engagement that
should make our own pleasure wait on
her convenience. Stand aside, minionl
We will see for ourself what keeps her
waiting"
Other feminine tones were heard in
e~ffeotually pleading, but the kings
voice dominated all. A heavy ap-
preaching tread was now audible.
The princess turned very pale. She
chung to the artist. pushing him weakly.
ely, fy!" she painted. "If you love
me, fly for your life
A portly figure in royal robes now
strobe into the room. The princess
screamed, then collapsed gracefully.
Her lovers ready arms received her
was presented to the eyes of the 1T
ished monarch, who at first glared an
grily, while the artist, fairly driven to
bay, regarded the royal scowl unflincb-
ingly.
Suddenly a broad grin overspread the
kings countenance. He flung aside his
crown and robe. while the princess,
without effort, came Immediately out
Of her swoon and assumed an air of
jaunty equanimity.
"a good scene, a good scene!" com
mented his majesty. "Now, Hartmann,
if you and Miss De Wore here only do
as well at the performance tonight as
you have done at this rehearsal today l
will zee that you both have q benefit if
the play takes well. Let's open a cold
bottle to its success.
This proposal on the part Of the stage
manager being unanimously agreed to
by the two stars the champagne wa.
sent for and they all drank to the sue
cess of the new play. then being ex-
tensively billed and advertised as "Her
Highness and the Artist, Chicago
News.
, 1899-01-06

When Princess Beatrice goes TO Flor
ence, she al wuys visits Giovanni Meacoi.
He is the simplest OF men. On the back
Of every picture lie marks in pencil the
price which he thit.k ks it is worth. which
Is usually r~idiculously low On one oc-
,asion when she bought n small sketch
she gave him three times tie price
asked, and !~nughingly told the astonish.
bis pictures at a price that did not cover
the cost OF the material
, 1899-01-06

The queen, with all her vast power,
was yet very miserable-that is to say,
she wasn't the least bit outre or uncon-
ventional
But at least, the queen was often
heard to exclaim, with a cheerful smile,
Il can die happily, if | choosel"
By this her majesty was currently
thought to make reference to the fact
of her having a dress which fit so well
she couldn't breathe in it.-Detroit
Journal
, 1899-01-06
washington's Farewell to III. ON.

GERS.
On Dec. i the officers of the army
met in Fraunce's tavern to bid their
chief farewell Washington, as he rose
and faced them. could not control his
voice. He lifted IL glass of wine and
said, with a heart full of love and
gratitude, | now take my leave of you,
most ~devoutly wishing that your latter
days may be as prosperous and happy
as your former Cnes have been glorious
and honorable. They drank in silence,
and Washington said, 81 cannot come
TO each of you and take my leave, but
shall be obliged if you will come and
take me by the hand" Up they came,
n by one, and one by one Washing
ton, his eyes filed with tears, embraced
them and said farewell. From the tav.
ern they followed him to the ferry,
where he entered his barge. As the boat
moved away he rose and lifted his hat.
His officers returned the salute in ST
.lence, and all was over.-Senator Hen
ry Cabo Lodge in Scribner's.
, 1899-01-06

Dealer-I'm afraid | cannot recon
mend this parrot, madam. He swears
like a sailor.
Mrs. Ferry-Oh, how delightful
"Shiver my toplightsi" STOW my
mainsailsl" and all that, l supposed
Cincinnati Enquirer.
, 1899-01-06
Constipation prevents the body from

Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itself Of waste matter. De
Wits little Early Risers will remove
the trouble and cure Sick Headache.
Biliousness, Inactive Liver and clear
the Complexion. Small, sugar coeted.
DONE grips or caue nausea. +. II.
Dggleston, the druggist
, 1899-01-06

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MOI, Allan. Ex.. Ar. IL 80 q. IN. Lv. 1910 D. N.
, 1899-01-06

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9spubucan o@cA
, 1899-01-06

Some women at the critical period of ap-
preaching motherhood fortunately receive
every care and attention which abundant
means can bestow, but the vast majority of
them are obliged to tax care of themselves
and do their own work into the bargain;
and what woman with family duties de-
, 1899-01-06

n Republican dos all kiads q ~
UanssaG
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-08
LIVESTOCK MARKET.
ct IOEIS

ST. Louis. Jan. 7.-Cattis-Receip 30
including 80 Texans. Market steady: ma
tive shipping steers, 81. 50q5. 40; light and
dressed beef and butcher steers, S.eoti
SIS; stockers and feeders. s.. 50q4.oo: cows
and heifers. s. OOd4. 70: Texas and Indian
steers. s.. 95a4. 50; cows and heifers, $500
800.
Hogs-Receipts, $500: market 5 20 1oC
lower: pigs and lights. s. $3.50; packers
s.. SOdS 60: butchers. $. 55d3.65
Sheep-Receipts, 800; steady.
CHICAGO.
Chicago. Jan. Hardy enough cattle
arrived today to make a market. Trad
ing was at yesterdays prices.
Hogs were fairly active. but sales show
ed decline of &c; fair 10 choice. S.57lzq
so; packing lots. sS.S5dS.55; butchers.
g. 4cas. 20; lights, SS.2cd3.eo: pigs, S.So9
SIS: bulk of sales. s.. 0GS.65.
The limited offerings OF sheep were ia
ken az unchanged prices. sales being on
a basis OF e.50G4 Is for sheep. S4.oel54. 45G
for yearlings and 50. 75d5.10 for lambs
Receipts-Cattle. 800; hogs, 20.ooo; sheep,
2.5O0.
KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, Jan. 7-Cattle-Receipts
(officiaD 200 Market steady; the moder-
ate offerings this week met with encour-
aging demands and the higher values of
last week were fully sustained. Heavy
native steers s.. 1GdS5. 60; medium. 81. 400
80; light weights, 81. 2OG5. .; stockers
and feeders. Sc. 25d4 80; butcher cows and
heifers. 81. 75lf4. so; Gamers. s.. O1f2. 70;
western steers, s.. 25G4 $; Texas corn-fed
s.. 25G4.75; Texas cotton meal fed, $500
4.5O.
Hogs-Receipts, (officiaD $500. Market
sc lower; demand this week for pack
ing hogs was exceptionally good and the
higher values established last week were
fully sustained. Heavy hogs, S3.55a3 So;
mixed, SS.S5a3 so; lights, s.. 2OGS. 30; pigs.
s.. O0G3.15
Sheep-Receipts (officiaD 1910. Market
good demand for all mutton grades at
firm to a shade higher prices. Native
and range fed lambs. 81 s5Gi5. .; muttons.
Sc. 65Q4 10; feeding and stock sheep and
lambs, s. o0d3.75.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-08
PLACES OF WORSHIP.

Church Of Christ (ScientisO, 112 Yves
Second street-orning service a t1o:3o. Sub
1ect, Life" Regular Wednesday evening
meeting at 7:S0. All are cordially invited
Emporia Avenue NJ. E church Col South
Emporia-The pastor. Rev. w Y. Brown
viii preach at II a. m. and 7:3 Op. m. Sun
day school, 9:45 a. m: Epworth League
devotional meeting, $50 p. m.
Gospel service for men at rooms Of Y
fI. c. A this afternoon at 4 p. m, 21G
North Main street. Speaker. Frank l.
Holmberg; topic, THE Matchless Visitor. "
Singing by quartet, Far Away" Every
man welcome.
The Unitarian church, corner of Market
and William street. south Of the postof-
fice-Regu-ar service at Il a. m. Rev.
Frederick Preston viii preach. The sub
5ect Of the sermon Will be: 1.-THE Law of
Divine Forgiveness" All are cordially
welcome
Services at st. Johns church this morn
Ing at Il o'clock, by the Right Reverend
Bishop Millspaugh. Evening sermon at
80. Special musical service in ten morn
Ing, by a quartet composed of Miss Dun
tar, soprano; Mrs Childs. contralto; Geo.
Westgste, tenor; B. B. Hull, bass. Music
In the evening by the supplied choir.