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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24

composed a song entitled "Divlde Up
the Day." which proved great CAM
paign hit. His latest is Industrial
Freedom" to the tune Of Marching
Through Georgia" which will be used
during his approaching campaign for
a denomination and reelection.
Mayor Jones made his money large
ly in oil-laying the foundation Tor
his present fortune in the Pennsyl-
vania oil fields. He is also the pro-
prietor of a big manufacturing con-
Germ. He pays good wages, and at
the end of each year makes each OF MS
employees present of check for from
5 to 10 per cent Of the entire amount
he has received during the year. he
is not a party extremist but, in the
eyes OF his friends, IAN enthusiastic
socialist in the true sense OF the
word" says the New York Herald.
While little is said about 1t, he con-
tributes perhaps five times his salary
as mayor to the poor Of the city, DO
ing it in an transformations and quiet
way. He is a musician Of no mean
ability, and has achieved reputation
as a speaker upon industrial subjects.
He is continually besought to speak IN
various cities over the country. He
owns what is known as Golden Rule
park, where open-air meetings are
held, with good speaking and good
music in summer, and Golden Rule
hall, where the same programme is OBJ
served in the winter
In summer Mayor Jones takes his
employees and their families out for
lake rides and in many other ways
carries out his policy regarding the
brotherhood of man, Of which he Is a
devout advocate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24

An Illinois inventor has patented a
broom handle with splicing arrange
ment near the head, consisting of a
metallic band surrounding the inter-
locking ends of the members, with
bolt extending through the joint to
fasten it securely.
To make thresholds alright new
attachment is formed of spring plate
laid over the doorsill to press against
the edge of the door when the latter
is closed, a rod being placed at the
end of the plate to depress it when the
door is opened.
Ball bearings are used in a new
monkey-wrench, an elongated channel
inside the movable jaw carrying cir
cult of the balls, with crescent
shaped plate at one end of the cir.
cult which wedges between the balls
and locks the jaw in any position.
A Canadian has designed folding
washtub formed of two stiffenine
rings surrounding the upper and low
err end Of the tub to support the wa.
ter-proof fabric which forms the sides
and bottom, the rings being held oper
by vertical braces.
Invalids will appreciate an improved
bed designed for their comfort, the
head end being hinged to the sidt
rails and fitted with a lifting device
which raises the patient at any de-
sired angle, at the same time placing
an adjustable table in position fol
| use.
The handle of a new pocket-knife II
in two parts, Joined by the rivet OF
which the blade turns, making it pos
sible to open the knife by swinging on
side of the handle on the pivot II
push the blade out and then return
ing the handle to its place.
The derailment of railroad cars 4
prevented by new truck attachmen
having Hanged wheels travelling on tn
inner side of the rails to hold tn
truck in place, with an automatic dn
vice for lifting the wheels out OF an
gagement with the rails in pssNinl
switches.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24
THE BULLET STRUCK HIM.

THE BULLET STRUCK HIM.
shot. The commanding officer ordered
the troops to be in the saddle at day.
break.
When Larry awoke the next morning
his head seemed to be bursting. He
wished the guard would stop their
chattering; but what was that they
we're saving? The entire command or
dered out?
eff that boys gone, I'm not going
to stay cooped up here" Larry NUT
tered.
| When the guard brought his break
fast he begged so hard for the freedom
of the guard house that the sergeant
said:
IF you will give me your word that
you won't try to get drop Of liquor
l will let you out" Larry promised.
Half an hour later the sergeant went
out to post the relief; that was Lar
rvs chance; he put on coat and cap,
took his bugle from the peg and went
out.
He made his way to the stable, took
a horse, mounted and rode away.
| The troops had ridden directly to the
scene of the outbreak, where they
found that the Indians were hiding
among the bushes. The colonel de-
cided to attack their stronghold at
once. He divided the troops into two
parts; one he sent out to get behind
the Indians, while the rest advanced
directly on them. The Indians had the
better of 1t, for the rocks hid them.
Bullets were flying thick and fast
and a couple of soldiers had beer
badly wounded, when across the plains
came the faint notes of bugle call
This threw the Indians into confusion
they feared that reinforcements were
coming, and scattered pell-mell ovel
the rocks, but just then the other hal
of the troops came around the edge o.
the butte at a full gallop, blocking the
path of the flying savages.
In the final charge no one noticed
the figure that rode up and Joined the
soldiers. 1t was Larry, and he rod'
right into the thick of the fray, to thu
side OF his beloved lieutenant. Look
ing up the hill he saw an Indian taking
d. libarate aim at the being be lovet
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24
is A SELF-MADE MAN.

Senator-Elect Porter J. McCumber or
North Dakota is another distinguished
representative of American pluck and
talent, who will enter the arena OF
national legislation on the 4th Of next
March. Little is known of the per-
sonal biography of Mr.. McCumber, on
account of the fact that he has not fg-
ured for any length of time in politics.
He is considered one of the strongest
men in the republican ranks of the
west, and much is expected Of him In
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24
What Is Success?

What is success? Is it to climb
Unaided up the hills of time,
And from some towering height look
down
Upon the lowly with frown?
Or, as | toll the rugged track,
To hurl each loosened boulder back,
That by its bulk it may detain
Another who the top would gam?
Be this success? then may 1t be
Eternally withheld from me.
What is success? Is 1t to hold
Within my hands wealth of gold,
That | in haste have gathered in,
Regardless of the way l win,
And hoard it with relentless grip
Nor let the smallest farthing slip
To aid the poor Of human kind,
Or ease an over burdened mind?
Be this success? May / never make
Success of what | undertake.
What is success? Is it to be
Ennobled by some kings decree,
And then to use the power attained
WI ociiou cuuo. uc Hohoi 6oAANu
use to cover doubtful deeds,
And close my ear when mercy pleads;
Condemn the innocent and lay
Great burdens that the poor must pay?
Be this success? then God pray
That thou wilt keep success away.
What is success? Is 1t that l
Should reach to heights of fame and
try
To leave my fellows in the race,
And for myself get highest place.
That l from thence may look and see,
My brother in adversely?
Nor try to lift his load of care,
But leave him to his deep despair?
Be this success? then from my heart
l hope for no successful part
What is success? Is 1t to stand
The lowest of some lowly band,
That strives to lift their fellowmenf
Though falling oft they strive again,
And succor give to those in need
That hear In pity those who plead
For mercy, and with tender mien
Support the weary as they lean?
Is this success? then If it be,
May God grant some success to me.
! H. D. HUGHES.
Antioch, Ill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24
A Royal Engine Builder.
Antioch, Ill.

The nephews of the king Of Siam
are engaged on Tyneside at the
locomotive works of the Northeastern
Railway company, the other in the ar
senal at Elswick.
When King Chulalongkorn visited
our shores in the summer Of 1897, few
things interested him more deeply than
his visits to scenes Of industry in the
north of England. 1t Is not forgotten
In Newcastle how his majesty fingered
so long at Elswick that his departure
for Leeds was hours late, and the mu-
nicipal dignitaries there were kept
waiting corresponding period to en-
terrain him and his suite at welcome
banquet.
That the impression made at New
castle was lasting one is now album
dainty proved, as Prince Sesseri,
nephew Of the king, has recently ar
rived at Tyneside to learn the detail
and mystery of locomotive making at
the Northeastern Railway company's
locomotive shops at Gateshead. Ever
since the days Of Stephenson the Tyne
has been pre-eminent in this great and
important industry, and local pride
a very real sentiment in the Newcas-
tie district, by the way-is immensely
gratified thereat
Wilson Worsdell is the head of the
Northeastern Railway company's loco
motive department. and he is now en-
gagged in putting together new type
of passenger engine, which, it is hoped,
will enable the East Coast route to
hold it's own against those powerful
rivals, the Northwestern and the Mid
land. for the Scottish tourist and
shooting traffic in August. Without
going into details, it may be said that
the new locomotives will have, in
stead of the usual four seven-foot
wheels coupled, six-foot wheels coupled
with a four wheeled truck in front.
The working pressure Of the boilers is
to be 200 pounds, and the engines will
be the largest and heaviest in use
in Great Britain.
1t is at the works where these To-
comotives are being built that Prince
Sesseri is now beginning to Ego
through the mill" He is to have the
opportunity of becoming acquainted
with all the detail work, the idea be-
ing that on the conclusion of his study
here he is to return to Siam and SUI
perintend the establishment of a SIM
liar industry there.
Prince Bovaradiez, an elder brother
OF Sesseri, is also on Tyneside He
is one OF the polyglot colony Of stu
dents and experts now engaged at the
Elswick works in inspecting the prog.
ress of manufacture on ships, tor
Opedoes, guns and ammunition for theil
various countries at that famed Tyne
arsenal. But Bovaradiez is only a.
Elswick as a pupil, where he may Il
his hearts content see the wheels g
round" for they never stop night Of
day. so busy are Armstrong. Whit
worth G. Co., Limited, in producin:
machines Of war in this age of thu
"peace crusade" which, 1t may be add
ed breaks out in Newcastle this weel
under the direction Of Mr.. Stead
London Mail.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24
Barnum's Advice.

In one Of the last letters written by
P. T. Barnum, just discovered, he thus
advised young men: Keep your brain
free from the fumes Of alcohol, your
blood free from It's faint. Avoid to-
bacco as the poison 1t really is. Keep
yourself clean, physically and morally.
Give your body the care you would
give to any machine of which you re-
auire much good work."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24

He-"My dear madam, we have both
nassed the age of romance, but l offer
YOU my heart and with it my hand"
She-"My dear sir, / agree with you
that we have both passed the ~ nan
tic age. / beg, therefore. to inquire
what amount Of check that hand is
able to draw?"-Boston journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24

Here is scheme that the manager
uses at his theater in Portland, Ore.
After the orchestra has finished the
overture a neat sign rises to the view
of the audience rrom the floor Of the
stage. 1t shows these magic words:
This is the proper time for ladies to
remove their hats" And II they are
not already of. the siga works WON
ders.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24
THE FIRST ATLANTIC CABLE.

The first Atlantic cable was laid by
two warships-the British Agamemnon
and the American Niagara-which set
out from Ireland with the $500 miles
of cable on board. They met with TAIL
ure after failure, but, though men OF
science were spending their time to
prove the impossibility Of an Atlantic
cable, the ships set out again and again
and finally steamed to mid-ocean, where
they separated, the one returning to
Ireland and the other proceeding to
Newfoundland.
AS the ships steamed ahead the ca
BILE was rolled off by wonderful ma
chinery and lowered into the sea. Sig
nails were transmitted from ship to ship
as the space between the two increased
but from time to time these messages
stopped, showing the the cable had
snapped on some sharp rock or through
contact with same great fish.
At one time the cable snapped $50
miles from Ireland, the broken end
sinking 10000 feet into the sea-thir-
ty times the height of St. Paul's! Three
times the cable broke, and the ships
had to return, and at another time
14O miles of the heavy line became
almost irreparably tangled. Every mile
of cable weighed ton, and the task OF
unraveling 14O miles was not an easy
one. But 1t was accomplished at last,
and after more than year Of patient
work, both ships arrived at their des-
tinations on the same day-united by
an iron cable $500 miles long!
The two ends were landed at Valen-
tia In Ireland and Cape Race In New
foundland, and the two ships exchang-
ed greetings. But the sea was not yet
conquered. The cable worked long
enough to carry message from the
queen to Washington--the first royal
telegram across the Atlantic-and then
refused to speak. 1t was bitter dis
appointment. For years the cable lay
at the bottom of the ocean, parts of II
five miles deep, and in 1866 the Great
Eastern laid the new cable along which
John Bull and Uncle Sam exchange
messages today.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24
Diplomatic.

Little Dot-"Mamma, was playing
with your best tea set while you were
away, an when you bring it out fol
company you'll be shocked, cause
you'll think one Of the cups has hail
in it, but it isn't hair"
Mamma-"What is it?"
Little Dot-"It's only crack. Dos
ton Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24
LABOR and INDUSTRY
SOME ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
UNION WORKMEN.

a Novnl Engine Builders Experience
with Crime and Dust in an English
Shop-The Latest Labor Song Entitled,
stick to Your Union"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24

Samuel M. Jones is the wealthy and
somewhat eccentric mayor Of Toledo,
Ohio. About the time he was nomi-
mated for mayor. two years ago. he
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-03-24

II gossips would stop to think 90
casionally their tongues would get o
much needed rest.
The evening times., 1899-01-27
THE LAWS OF JAPAN.
Required of Those Who
Seek to Practice in Professions

In compliance with a request from the
secretary of the University of New York.
Consul General Convey sends from Yoko-
hama a summary translation of the laws
of Japan relative to the practice of the
professions of medicine, law. veterinary
surgery, and dentistry.
Anyone who desires to practice law in
Japan must pass an examination which is
TO be held once year, and must obtain
the permission of the minister of state of
justice. minor, a bankrupt who has not
completed the obligation of compensation,
a person convicted of theft or fraud, an
official or a public or private employe, is
debarred from obtaining such permission.
A practitioner must join guild of lawyers
where he chooses to locate and observe it's
rules and regulations. In the case of
graduate of the law college of the Imperial
University he is exempted from passing
the examination, but is required only TO
apply for a license for practicing.
The profession of veterinary surgery can
be followed only by one who has obtained
license from the minister of state for ag
riculture and commerce. Those enumerat
ed below may obtain the license: One who
has passed veterinary examination and
HOlUS d CeItluCdle- olS WIZ AOiuo a III
ploma of governmental veterinary school
or certificate that he has passed a spe
cial course of the veterinary department in
a public or private school. the curriculum
of which has had the approval of the min
lister of state for agriculture and COM
merce, one who holds a graduation certifl
cate of a governmental or public veterinary
school in foreign country.
Any person who desires TO practice medi-
cine must pass an examination before
committee annually appointed by the min
lister of state for home affairs. physi-
clan who shall have committed an Of
fence, or one who has been guilty of i'm
proper conduct in a professional way, may
be suspended or prohibited from practice
by the minister of state for home affairs
after full inquiry has been made by the
central sanitary board.
After study of at least two years, one
who desires to practice dentistry can apply
for examination, which is held annually.
This must be passed before he can pro-
cure a license The penalty clause that
applies to physicians is also enforced in
the case of dentists.
One must be over 20 years of age, pass
the examination and obtain license from
the minister of state for home affairs be-
The evening times., 1899-01-27

Although Mr.. Dustin had been afflicted for a
long time with enlargement of the prostate
gland and urethral obstruction, he had counted
the cost Of an operation. He compelled to
use the catheter every time TO draw his water,
and in his distress he had consulted eight differ
ent physicians in the hope of relief. They almost
killed him by using large sounds and boughies
TO remove the obstruction.
One day advertisement caught his eye in
reference to the famous Solvent Alterans system
and he determined 70 investigate. He found
that this system was not only cheaper easier.
and Surer way to get rid Of prostatic diSOrd-
eIs, but hc found il to be less cruel than the
knife. and almost absolutely him.
His Judgment told him that the Solvent -Aterans
system WAS scientific and common sense. lie de-
clded TO test il and it FULLY met his expectations
That was only two years ago, and ne is still per
iectly and permanently cured
Full particulars in regard TO this marvellous
system are published IN book called solvent
Altelans,' which Is distributed by mail free TO
all. II is home treatment; a man loses no
time from work. and The plan is so certain TO cure
him that everyone should know about it. Ii you
are afflicted with prostate trouble, OF have a
friend thus afflicted you should send for a copy
OF this valuable book. IL will tell you how to
obtain cure At small expense; how operations
and the nsc OF Instruments can be avoided. Ad-
dress al once the Empire Medical Company, l56
b., Smith Building, Boston. Mass.
The evening times., 1899-01-27
THREE COFFEE WRECKS
Plain Facts Worth Considering

For the past six years, up to twelve
months ago, / was a perfect wreck and
slave to coffee. II kept me in a prostrated
condition continually
Gradually my heart became affected. and
l. suffered intense pain in the left side and
over the region of the heart
Every now and then had nervous smells
that laid me up for weeks at a time. I
was also troubled with shortness of breath
whenever l eXerted myself in any way
L could not lie on my left side and nv
sleep was broken with severe pains and
smothering sensations. The doctor told
me that it was coffee drinking
l put myself under his treatment, but
did not leave off the coffee, and as | OBJ
tanned no help, became respondent and
gloomy.
By chance | learned of the Postum Food
Coffee and concluded | would try and quit
the coffee habit and use Postum. After a
weeks time | felt greatly improved, and
continued using the Postum, and am still
using it. My appetite returned to me and
/ gradually regained my health and
strength, and am now as we'll and hearty
as | ever was. / have had no return of
my heart trouble since using Potsum.
/ do not understand that Potsum is in
any way a medicine, but that it is food
whereas the ordinary coffee is a very pow
erful drug, as shown in my case and many
others.
Two of my near neighbors were addicted
to coffee. and it treated them much as it
did me. They are Mrs. NJ. N Powell and
Mrs. Mary Pitts.
When they found what a change had
been made in me by leaving off coffee and
using Potsum they threw away their old
coffee pots, got some new ones and began
to use Potsum. The first time they tried
it they did not like 1t very well, but they
soon found that they had not allowed 1t to
boil long enough. Now they are two as
healthy ladies as you ever saw, rosy and
we'll; their physical aches and ills all
gone. They sleep and eat well and seem
to enjoy life better than they ever did be-
fore. Mrs. Emma Harris Paris, Miss
The evening times., 1899-01-27
INTBRES7INGILIFE
INSURANCE. CASE
Before the Virginia Court of
Appeals.
Has Some Of the Features Of the
Maybrick Contest.
Congressman Walker scores n Point.
Il. VI. Cary PardOned and to
Be Taken to Utah.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 27.-Argument was
closed yesterday in the State supreme
court of appeals in one of the most inter-
esting insurance cases heard by that tri-
bunal for many years. So far as the
responsibility of an insurance company
to the assured is concerned this case has
some of the features of the famous May
brick case in England. There the wife was
the beneficiary in policy on the life of the
husband, of whom she was convicted of
numbering by poisoning. and is now sery-
ing life term in prison. The case sub
mitted in the Virginia court today was
that OF Davis, of Henry county, ct al vs.
the New York Insurance Company, for the
recovery on two policies, amounting to
$4,000. The deceased was alleged to have
been poisoned by Lester TO whom the
policies were assigned, about seven months
before the death of Davis Lester how
ever, was acquitted of murder when his
case came to trial. In the Maybrick case
the courts of England held that while the
beneficiary was the person by whom il
was proved the insured had lost his life,
the heirs of the murdered man had an
interest in the benefits of which they could
not be deprived by her acts The decision
OF the court will be awaited with interest.
Congressman Walkers Appeal.
Gen. James A Walker. the Republican
Congressman, won a victory in the SUI
preme court yesterday. That tribunal di-
rects the issuance of a mandamus 10 COM
pei James A. Stone, the register of voters
at Bristol, to permit General Walker to
examine the registration books of his pre-
cnct, which, he alleged, had been refused.
In the case of Walker VS.. Kellar and Hick-
man, where the petitioner asked for a man
damus TO compel these registers to make
copy OF their books for him, the court
refused this demand. The court holds that
the law does not require such work to be
done by these officers.
To BE Taken 10 Utah.
Officers from Utah are on their way here
with requisition papers for r. NJ. Cary,
who is serving a sixteen months term in
the city Jail The accused is said to be
wanted in the West for several alleged
crimes. Cary has an organic disease which
necessitates an operation. AS this would
lay him up for some time. the governor
yesterday determined TO pardon the man
and let him be taken to Utah.
The Attorney General has not yet ap-
pointed the assistant 10 District Attorney
Edgal Allan. The latter gentleman rec
commended for this position State Senator
Flanagan, of Powhatan county. This rec
ommendation had the endorsement of the
office holding class of the State. Associate
Justice Mckenna, who was formerly At
torney General, is favoring Mr.. DeJarnette
OF Caroline and this fact. il is believed is
delaying the naming of the assistant at
torney.