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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Will Craig left, Saturday, for Marvel,
Texas, where he is employed by the
American Pear Company. Texas is a
great pear-growing state, and this COM
pany raises the delicious fruit on large
scale. We wish Will health and success
in his new vocation. He is one of Ander-
son county's clcancst and best Young
men, and deserves success wherever he
goes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Lincoln Walter and Miss Laura Scott,
of Chicago, arrived here on Thursday OF
last week, going to the home of Thos.
McCaguc and wife, in Rceder township,
where they were united in marriage by
Rev. Puliam The bride Is niece of Mrs.
McCague, and spent last summer here.
She makes the fourth niece of Mrs. Nc
Cague who was married at her home.
The bride and groom left, Saturday, tor
the Pacific coast, where they vii spend
their honeymoon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Frank Brown and Miss Belle Holdings
head came down from Topeka lastFriday.
We understand they went from here to
Osawatomie and took Mrs. Brown from
the asylum, and that Frank will take
her to Colorado for the summer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Rev. HOWE and his daughter Ethel,
Thos. Warren and daughter, Misses Ada
and Sudie HERMAN, and Misses Emma
Adair, Mable Douthett, Matte Stevens
and Bessie Duff went to Egerton, We'd
nesday. to attend a meeting of young
people of the United Presbyterian church.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Dick Ambrose, an old Greeley boy, paid
us a visit, Tuesday. He has been at
Dayton, Ohio, the past three wears, study
ing dentistry, an dis home on visit. He
expects to locate some place in Ohio.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Mrs. NJ. Z. Row came home from Osa-
watomie, Tuesday. A Republican wo-
man has been appointed matron at the
asylum. Mrs Row held the position two
years.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Rev. Thos. Houston left, Wednesday,
for Minneapolis, Mimi, to attend the
general assembly OF the Presbyterian
church. He will then go to New York,
to attend missionary meeting.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

We were just permitted to read letter
from a gentleman at Pleasanton, urg-
ing s. +. West for lease on his tract of
land lying in the mining district near
Plcasanton, offering to lease, withan OPP
ton of $4,000 per acre.-Colony Free
Drpce
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Judge Schoonover and wife went to
Kansas City, Tuesday-Mrs. Schoonover
to visit friends, and the Judge to dig a
round in some of the big law libraries in
the city.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

W. G. Cress, OF Central City, was in
town, Saturday, and paid us visit.
Mrs. Crcss has gone to Ell Dorado
Springs, AMI already feels benefited by
the mineral water.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Mrs J. Nj. Alexander and daughter
Clara were up from Welda township,
Saturday, and paid us visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Scott Elliot left, Tuesday, for Dallas
and Fl. Worth, Texas, on a business
trip, intending to be absent about ten
JavS
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

lanes Winterbottom barn was struck
by lightning Wednesday afternoon, about
2 o'clock, and burned down. A lot of
corn and some harness were destroyed
-Kincaid Dispatch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Mrs. J. NJ. Alexander and daughter
Clara were up from Welda township
Saturday, and paid us visit,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Allie Thompson returned from Cuba,
Friday. He was in one of the Illinois
companies. Colony Free Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Ed McFadden of Fl. Scott, who has
been visiting at lie Roy, was in town a
while, Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Ex-Adjutant General Davis, of Law
renee. was in town, Monday, and paid
us a welcome visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Peter Barndt has greatly improved the
appearance of the north side OF the OF
era house by pointing the stone work
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

D. p. Miller and family left, Saturday,
for Polouse Valley, Washington, where
they will make their home.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

A charter has been granted to the Ameri-
can Oil Company, of Garrett; capital
stock, $4,000.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Ed Seiweke (prounced Sivike), who
was a member of the Sixth Missouri vol
unteers, returned home, Saturday, his
company having been mustered out.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

S. Mason and wife left for England,
Wednesday, on visit They will be alb
sent several months.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Mrs. J. c. Reed attended the Allen
County w. {. T. U. convention the first
of the week
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Kincaid will vote on a proposition to
issue SO, 900 in bonds to prospect for gas
and oil. The election will take place
Iune 10Th.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19
LITTLE


Kansas City, Friday.
Charley Blum went to Kansas City,
Wednesday, on visit,
Andrew Meador, of Lane, was in town
on thursday of last week
| Mrs. Alice Hills has been chosen supreme
representative of the Rathbone Sisters
| Pres Bowen was at home part OF last
week. He returned to Emporia, Friday.
George DcWolf shipped furniture for Il
church to Saltwater Oklahoma, Satur-
day
A.csdamcs d. =. Stevenson and J. A.
Gilmore went to Topeka, Monday, on a
visit.
There is not barber in Garnett who
has mustachc They all practice what
they preach.
Mrs. ]. c. Reed attended the Allen
county w. c. T. U. convention the first
of the week
If Garrett should be quarantined, it
would be hard on local politicans.-Kin-
caid Dispatch,
]. S. Mason and wife left for England,
Wednesday, on visit, They will be alb
sent several months.
d. p. Miller and family left, Saturday,
for Polouse Valley, Washington, where
they will make their home.
Mrs. ]. Nj. Alexander and daughter
Clara were up from Welda township,
Saturday, and paid us visit
Allie Thompson returned from Cuba,
Friday. He was in one of the Illinois
companies Colony Free Press.
Peter Barndt has greatly improved the
appearance of the north side of the OF
era house by pointing the stone work
Kincaid will vote on a proposition to
issue SO, 900 in bonds to prospect for gas
and oil. The election will take place
June 10Th.
Mrs. Norma Brown came down from
Ottawa, Sunday, on visit to her par
ents, VIM. Schoonover and wife, and her
sister, Mrs Will Watt.
The X. N. & d. road has built a sub
stantial new platform at the depot. 1t
is built of timbers about a foot thick,
and will last for years.
According to the Colony Free Press, l..
F. Lane, who lives five miles northwest
of Colony, is a Republican candidate for
the office of county clerk.
w. A. Woods and wife, of Memphis
Mo, arrived here, Wednesday, on a
visit to Rev. Pulliam and wife. Mrs.
Woods is sister of Rev. Pulliam.
Ed Seiweke (prounced Sivike), who
was a member of the Sixth Missouri vol
unteers, returned home, Saturday, his
company having been mustered out.
lanes Winterbottom' barn was struck
byightning Wednesday afternoon, about
2 o'clock, and burned down. A lot of
corn and some harness were destroyed. |
-Kincaid Dispatch.
Rev. Thos Houston left, Wednesday,
for Minneapolis, Mimi, to attend the
general assembly of the Presbyterian
church. He will then go to New York,
to attend missionary meeting
We were Just permitted to read letter
from a gentleman at Pleasanton, urg-
ing S. +. West for lease on his tract of
land lying in the mining district near
Plcasanton, offering to lease, with an OPP
ton of $4,000 per acre.-Colony Free
Press.
Rev. HOWE and his daughter Ethel,
Thos. Warren and daughter, Misses Ada
and Sudie HERMAN, and Misses Emma
Adair, Mable Douthett, Matte Stevens
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Mrs. Samuel Craig paid us visit,
Tuesday.
Phil PARROT was down from Kansas,
City, Sunday.
Grandma Winans went to lola, Tues.
day ON q visit
Henry Myers made business trip to
, Ottawa, Monday
Mrs. w. o. Decker went to Greeley,
Tuesday, on visit.
Cal Adair has secured job at the To-
pcka insane asylum.
Mrs. X. E. Hunley visited friends at
Richmond this week
Mrs. Jas. Brandon went to Paola,
Tuesday, on visit.
n. l.. Bowman went to Burlington,
Tuesday, on legal business.
Beua Stewart is visiting her brother
Arthur and wife, at Glenlock.
McWilliams, the north-sidc restaurant
man, went to Paola, Monday.
Maj. Oscar Foust, Of lola, was in the
city, Tuesday, on legal business.
Peter Barndt, ST., went to Fl. Scott,
Sunday, returning the next day.
Mrs Amos Decker came up from Bush
City, yesterday to visit W. O. Decker
II. l.. Ducslcr ofLincoln township, drop
ped in, Monday, and told us some fish
stories.
Mrs. J. c. Reed attended the Allen
County w. {. T. U. convention the first
of the week.
A charter has been granted to the Ameri-
can Oil Company, of Garrett; capital
stock, $4,000
Ed McFadden of Fit Scott, who has
beon v;eitnU NJ I a Row yyac in tou-p E,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

If Garrett should be quarantincd, ii
would be hard on local politicians.-Kin-
caid Dispatch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

w. A. Woods and wife, of Memphis,
Mo, arrived here, Wednesday, on a
visit to Rev. Pulliam and wife. Mrs.
Woods is sister of Rev. Pulliam.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Mrs Amos Decker came up from Bush
City, yesterday to visit w. O. Decker
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

II. l.. Dueslcr ofLincoln township, drop
ped in, Monday, and told us some fish
stories.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Mrs. Norma Brown came down from
Ottawa, Sunday, on visit to her par
ents, VIM Schoonover and wife, and her
sister, Mrs. Will Watt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Peter Barndt, ST., went to Fit. Scott,
Sunday, returning the next day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

According to the Colony Free Press, l..
F. Lane, who lives five miles northwest
of Colony, is Republican candidate for
the office of county clerk.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

The X. N. & d. road has built sub
stantial new platform at the depot. 1t
is built of timbers about foot thick,
and will last for years.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Mrs. J. c. Reed attended the Allen
county w. {. T. U. convention the first
of the week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-05-19

Maj. Oscar Foust, of lola, was in the
city, Tuesday, on legal business.
The times., 1899-07-26
EiIipino DissensiOns.

If we had man in Manila ruse enough
to play the English game of pitting one
breed of natives against another variety.
and so obtaining paramount influence over
all. the story from Hongkong of Artacho's
pronunciamsnto against Aguinaldo might be
regarded as encouraging
AS the situation stands it is not. The
Filipino junta has sentenced their leader
rival and escaped prisoner TO death, and
Otis has promised him protection and a
long life. What that may amount to is
an unknown quantity, but its value may
be questioned. if Otis ability to keep Ar
tacho safe from his Malay compatriots Is
no greater than it was to preserve the
unfortunate ''friendlies'' Of Candaba from
massacre when we abandoned the town to
retreat on San Fernando.
No doubt there is dissension in the camp
of the mutineers, and ii would be good
politics TO foster it. The present Governor
General is not the man for that or any
other kind of business. The childish ease
with which he allowed Denby and the two
schcoimasters to spoil the spring campaign
10 evidence enough of that.
If '''~re is any chance TO profit by The
internal strife of the insurgents, it fur
nishes all the greater reason for putting a
general in supreme authority who is capa-
bic of taking advantage of the situation.
Otis should be relieved at once.
The times., 1899-07-26
Our Demand on Nicaragua,

Secretary Hay is to be commended for
the firm stand he has taken in demanding
that the Nicaraguan Government refund to
the American merchants the amounts
which they were Illegally compelled to pay
for port and other duties during the recent
revolution at Bluefeids.
The policy toward the bumptious and
semi -barbarous little States OF Central
America has been entirely too lenient dur
ing the past few years. In every revolution
in those communities-and revolutions are
about as frequent in that part of the world
as town elections in the Populistic West
Americans and American interests suffer
more than any other foreigners. A more
vigorous policy at Washington will put a
short and effectual check to this sort of
thing And now that he appears to have
initiated a reform in State Department
methods it Is hoped Secretary Hay will
not overlook other recent outrages upon
United States citizens in Central America.
It has not been a month since the country's
attention was called to a most glaring case
of injustice to an American in Guatemala,
who, after being imprisoned by Guatemal-
an authorities on a trumped-up charge,
was mulcted of all his money and other
property convertible into cash No notice
has yet been taken OF this case by the State
Department, though the victim made COM
plant in proper form to its nearest repre-
sentative.
A long list of similar grievances against
these petty States might be cited II the
purpose here justified investigation of the
records Few of them have received at
tention at the State Department in recent
years, and such little notice has been given
| to them that Central Americans apparently
have come to the conclusion that they can
| impose with impunity upon Americans who
pleasure. A little closer attention by this
Government TO the group of isthmian
States might result in even better and more
| reaching benefits than merely making
| them respect their betters. rIt would un-
| doubtedly have a beneficial effect on the
politics of the region, and In time
| some semblance OF social order and
material progress would ensue. II Secre-
tary Hay will push with vigor the claims
| CT Americans now in hand against Nicar-
aqua he may uncover general condition
of affairs in Central America which would
warrant this Government in adopting an
entirely new policy toward those explosive
| so-called Republics r15
The times., 1899-07-26
At Yves. noint.

Our gallant young sons of Mars at West
Point are preparing peck OF trouble for
themselves. Col. A. L. Mills the Superin-
tendent OF the Academy. has felt called
upon TO issue stringent orders TO curb the
nischievous spirit Of the youths. He tells
them plainly that he is going to break
up the custom OF hazing If to do so he has
TO break of short the martial career Of
the next years class.
The hazing habit is as old as the Aeai-
emy itself. and we suspect Colonel Mills
has assumed a task quite as difficult of
accomplishment as the British efforts TO
conquer the proud spirit OF the naughty
Afridis. While, OF course, all college haz-
ing is a species OF barbarism, yet the
supple-limbed and clean-minded young
gentlemen who are educated at Govern
ment expense TO fight the battles OF the
Republic are not 10 be excepted from the
rule OF youthful yivaeity and frolicsome-
ness II would be a sorry nation whose
boys did not display any of the ebuIlient
spirits OF the primitive man. We would
just as wen Try to suppress love and af-
fection. which in the lexicon OF move
ments like that now in progress at West
Point are defined as barbaric, as to try
10 crush ont of the young heart OF boys
that saving remnant OF sayagery which
expresses itself In prsnks at the expense
The times., 1899-07-26
TO FIGHT THE ANTITRUST LAW.
The Continental Cotton OIL Com
pnny boldly InNndes Texas

Austin. Tex, July 25.-The Continental
Cotton Oil Company, with a capital of ss-
10000 and headquarters in New York City,
has had the hardihood to enter Texas in
open conflict with the antitrust law of
this State According to advices received
by the Attorney Generals department here
today this company is formed by the con-
solidation of six of the principal cotton oil
companies of Texas. that have entered the
combine as follows: Jackson Cotton Oil
Company, Ladonia Cotton Oil Company,
Waxahatchie Cotton Oil Company, Central
Texas Cotton Oil Company, Corsicana Cot
ton Oil Company, and the Paris Oil and
Cotton Company. c. l.. Rathbone, of New
York City, is president Of the consolidated
company; II. l.. Scales, of Corsicana, Tex,
is vice president; ]. J. Culberson. OF Texas,
secretary and treasurer. AS soon as fur
ther details of this consolidation enterprise
is obtained by Attorney General Smith he
will institute quo warrauto proceedings
against each of the companies entering in
to the deal for forfeiture of their charters.
appointment of receivers, and penalties for
violation of the antitrust law.
Attorney General Smith today received a
letter from Attorney General w. B. Doug
| lass OF Minnesota, stating that he is in
sympathy with the antitrust movement,
and that he will attend the st. Louis con-
vention if it is possible for him to do so.
He suggests that the proposed st. Louis
convention and the antitrust meeting to
be held in Chicago about the same time,
under the auspices OF the Civil Federation,
be merged into one affair. Attorney Gen
eral Edward C. Atkin, OF Illinois, writes
that he viii probably be unable to attend
| the conference, but that he is in sympathy
| with the antitrust movement.
The times., 1899-07-26
pnrfo Ricn,s Eutnre.

From the ST. Louis Globe-Democrat9
without any distinction of party or locality
the American people think very kindly of the
Porto Rcans Tie islanders welcomed the
American troops during the with Spain. No
hostile demonstrations have been made against
the Americans by any important section of the
islanders. The change in their political status
has been extreme. but it has caused no irriia-
tion OF any consequence. The level of the Porto
Ricans in education, as of all other Spanish or
ex-Spanish people, is not high. but American free
schools will be introduced into the islands. and
a change in the right direction will soon be ap-
parent The islanders are apt and tractable.
They will eventually make credtabe American
citizens Congress will give Porto Rico civil
government next winter. 1t Will be rudiment-
ary, OF course, at first, but the political privi-
leges Of the islanders viii be increased rap
idly as they imbibe American ideas. The Ter
ritory of Porto Rico is likely to be a creation
of the near future.
The times., 1899-07-26
PERTH AMBoY BANK WRECK
The Depositors Promised About Fifty
Cents on a Dollar.

Nthts oA IL DOiAhEs
New Brunswick, N. j.. July 25.-The de-
positors of the broken Middlesex County
Bank of Perth Amboy got the first positive
information as to how much they might
expect to realize today, when James Ma
guire. the temporary receiver, stated that
they would get about so cents on the dollar
Mr.. Mcguire reports that the examination
thus far shows nominal azsets to be S4O3,-
2i7. The liabilities are S533. 1886. II will be
very difficult to collect some of the bills
which are included in the nominal assets.
1t is now stated that Edward S. Camp
bell, Vice President of the National Bank
ing Company of Newark, will be made per-
manent receiver. Mr.. Mcguire informed
Vice Chancellor Pitney yesterday that his
duties as cashier of the National State Bank
of Elizabeth so completely occupied his
time that he could not hope to give the at
tention to the broken bank which he would
wish. Vice Chancellor Pitney urged Mr.
Mcguire to accept the permanent receiv-
ership. and Capt James Parker, represent
ing the depositors, also expressed salts
faction at Mr.. Maguire's selection. Mr..
Mcguire positively declined to serve much
longer. and Mr. Campbell will doubtless be
chosen to take charge on Monday next
when the vice chancellor will hear the
case.
At meeting OF the Perth Amboy board
OF aldermen last night 1t was decided tc
issue so. Geo in one-year bonds in antici-
patton of taxes and assessments. IL is be-
lieved that these bonds will be taken by
the National State Bank of Elizabeth. II
was also decided to discontinue such i'm
provements as can be delayed without loss
10 the city. Arrangements We're discussed
toward meeting a total of 800 in bonds
when will come due between now and
December l. 1t was brought out at last
nights meeting that one bond for $1,000
which matured on July l, was thought tC
have been paid by the Middlesex Bank, a;
was the usual custom.
The board CT aldermen have designated
the First National Bank of South Ambo!
to receive city deposits prior to the open.
ing OF /. the new national bank in Pertf
Amboy.
President Fierce of the Perth Ambol
Savings Institution has decided to accep
a check for $1,000 from George Valentine!
bondsmen in liquidation of the known de
felt. A receipt was given for the none!
on account The bondsmen are liable Il
the extent of $4,000. Robert n. ant
Milford Valentine. father and uncle, re
spectively, of the defaulting cashier
signed the check.
The times., 1899-07-26

of the bodily and mental comfort of their
fellows. When our boys are born old
men-when they come into the world with
their minds balanced in the scales of ma
turity; when their pulse beats slow and
they dream dreams" instead OF seeing
visions-we may expect TO hear OF no
form Of hazing at West Point or other
colleges. But until that gloomy day is
ushered in we shall have TO put up with
our boys just as they are-and thank
Providence that we have a race of men
coming on who can take up the burdens
left by the present generation, that was
every whit as savage in its youth.
The times., 1899-07-26
A Political Recompepse.
Wrom the Kansas city star.l

tffOm the Kansas City Star.)
The appointment of Alger was nothing more
nor less than the cancellation of political debt
and reward for work performed by him in
behalf of the Mckinley ticket in the national
campaign. The termination OF an arrangement
which was remotely indicated by any
requirement. of public policy. is just what might
have been expected. The harm that has been
done is not confined to Ayers humiliation and
the embarrassment OF the President. Il affects
the whole nation, and is source Of profound
regret to every American who feels the proper
sort of pride in the institutions OF his country.
1t is an arraignment of the vicious policy which
sanctioned an improper use of Federal patron
age that ought never to he forgotten
General Alger at present is bearing a weight
of censurc and humiliation which ought to be
shared by others. As the whole affair is more
carefully analyzed the grave responsibility Of the
President will appear in a palmer light, and his
mistnke-whch was not made without knowl-
edge-win he charged to the proper source.
There is TOO much justice among the American
people to permit them 10 sanction the scheme
to make q ScapeEoat ont Of Algqr