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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14
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BOB INGERSOLL, COPPERHEAD

81 have one sentiment for the soldiers, cheers
for the living and tears for the dead. If it
were meet to weep over the sacred dust of the
brave who died to render our flag stainless, and
keep it In the sky, it is now in order to flood the
graves of the boys who are falling in the Phil
ippine islands. For they are not fighting to
add to the lustre of Old Glory or to save the
Union, but as mere machines at the behest of
the administration, which, for the time being, is
the government of the United States. War
with Spain, for which the volunteers took up
arms, has long since ended. Congress has not
declared wal against the Filipnos nor voted
money to carry on foreign war of conquest.
Then why this thunder of guns, the flying
thunderbolts Of hell, and these new-made
graves as numberless as the stars ? 1t is war,
not in the name of liberty, but against it.
Our arms are net adding glory to the flag, but
instead ale staining that starry emblem OF free
dom with the blood and tears of people fight
ing for the right of self-government. The SOL
der is not to blame, therefore, when he falls in
such war, his bier should be draped in deep
est mourning end drenched with the tears of
his fellow w-countrymen.-Col. r. G. lngersoll.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

In these days of industrial scrambling where
every mans hand is per force turned against
every other man, on pain of poverty, it is re-
freshing to see little group exercising some
sense in the way they apply their labor to make
living Mr.. Albert Stewart, editor of the
Searchlight, Morehead, Kansas, was caller at
my den recently. Morehead is little COM
munity of fifteen families, who do not imagine
themselves to be reformers, but who have been
working on the social problem, for the most
part unconscious of its import. These people
and the farmers around own cooperative
store with $1,000 worth of goods; it is held in
$1,000 shares They have skimmng station
from which they ship 500 worth of cream per
month. They have canning factory, held in
$40 shares, which will begin business next
month; they did not have to give outsiders
$1,000 to build it, as Girard did recently.
Shares in it were paid by some in labor and
others III cash. After the canning season is
over they will use the building for the cutting
room for meat packing, which they propose to,
do comparatively, instead of paying shippers,
out and in, as do most communities. They
have broom factory organized aud have the
corn growing, and will put in otherwise idle
days in making brooms from their own growth.
They are now organizing an implement works,
some skilled men from Studebaker's being
anxious to come down and put i'll their shares
and labor, and claim that wagons that sell for
SOS can be made at a total cost of $50, good
wages included He said that when they want
to do something to help themselves, they first
study up the business in all its details and then
go out to the school houses and call the farmers
together, and explain it to them, and have no
difficulty in getting all the help they want.
None of these industries have the same owner
ship, stockholders in one being different from
those in any Other, except the store, in which
all have $40 share. The community has an
orchestra and is creating a public library.
Where hardly any owned their homes few
years ago, now all own their homes. 1t is in
the natural gas belt. Cooperation pays, COM
petition fails, always. Appeal to Reason.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

MRS. BooTH-TUcKER says that there are
now three million unemployed men in the
I1nited States. If there are, it is probably be-
c,use the majority of them do not wish work
Topeka Capital.
# is evident that the Capital received a tip
from Mark Hanna, and it (along with other
,,.publican papers) is bound to swear to the
lie he uttered in London. No intelligent per-
con believes that there are three million will
,,o,v-idle men in the United States. Ameri.
. '..ns are not built that way. They are an in
.dnstrious, hard working people.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

Say, neighbor, really now, what do you think
OF state administration that secures an ar
rangement whereby the telegraph companies
transmit state messages at the rates fixed by
the new law, but does nothing whatever to en-
able the citizens of Kansas to enjoy the bene-
fits of that rate? That's exactly what the
decently represent the people of Kansas in this
matter?-Eureka Union.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

IT is reported that Mckinley wants to come
west TO meet the soldiers VINO fought in the
Philippines This indicates two things. In
the first place, It indicates that the West has
furnished the "buk" of the fighters in the
present illegal war. In the second place, he
recognizes the fact that the war is unpopular,
and that the soldier boys are sore over theii
treatment, and he iinagines that, by personal
contact with them, he can win the boys back.
1t won't work, though.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14
VICE. PRESIDENT HOBART

VICE. PRESIDENT HOBART is president of
twenty-nne different combinations, or trusts
When Attorney General Griggs was governor
of New Jersey, he signed the bill which per-
.lmi.s trusts to be chartered by that state STILL
Republicans tell us that their party is opposed
TO trusts Surely the people of this nation
will not be fooled by such claim.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14
GARNETT, KANSAS, JULY ID, 1899
But We Have Representative" Government

If referendum vote were taken tomorrow
the Fillpinos would be given control of their
own country and our armi es withdrawn. The
policy OF imperial conquest is obnoxious to the
plain people, who love liberty themselves and
and do not wish to deny her bounties to their
fellowmen in other climes. s.-Southern Mercury.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14
McKinley'S War.

McKinley's war has lasted $50 days, being
sc days longer than our Spanish war.
1t has cost 700 men killed, $4,000 wounded
and 10, 900 invalided.
1t is now estimated by such experts as Gems.
Lawtcn and King and Surgeon-in-Chef Nc
Quaison that it will require from 100000 to
1000 men to conquer the Filipinos, and prob
ably several years.
The money cost of the war will overtop
billion dollars.
Mckinley started and continues this war as
a part of his campaign for second term and
to maintain the ascendency of the Republican
party.
Will it ?-Pittsburg Kansan.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14
Hiding It's Record.

If other proof was needed to show the Nc
Kinley administration is becoming ashamed of
its course toward the Filipinos, the recent
strict press censorship would furnish it. Hon
est dealing and fair treatment has nothing to
conceal. .-Bellvile Freeman.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

THE trusts own the Republican party, die
tate its policies, name its candidates, furnish
the snews of war to conduct its campaigns, and
when the party is successful, control its legis-
lation.-Ottawa Republican and Times.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

ROBERT BONNER, formerly publisher of the
New York Ledger who made coosse fortune
by the use of printers ink-advertising-di died
on Thursday night of last week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

AN architect of Kansas City-Geo. Matthews
says the trusts have raised the prices of steel,
iron and brick so high that building must stop.
He says the advance in the price of steel used
in building is l65 per cent within the past four
months.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

LAST year, man was killed at Humt oldt OH
the Fourth. This year, man was drowned
Topeka Capital.
Well, wasn't he killed. too
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

UNCLE SAM lived one hundred million dol
lars beyond his means the past year. Yer
Uncle Samuel is becoming gay and festive.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

IT has been definitely decided, at Washing
ton, that Alger must go.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

THE stove srust has again advanced the price
of stoves-tnis time five per cent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

MCKINLEY has called for ten more regiments
of volunteers to 60 to the Philippines.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-07-14

GODDESS OFLIBERTY, LISTEN

ny ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
AWAIT THE THIRTEENTH.

The Visitors to the Twin Cities will be Cared
for by the Reception COMMITTEES.
The presidents visit to to Minneapo-
lis to welcome home and review the
18th Regiment Minnesota Volunteers,
and the low excursion rates offered by
the railroads will bring immense
crowds to1Min2eapolis, and in view of
the great concourse of people who will
witness the historical spectacle, the
executive committee has organized a
department to be known as the Twin
City Accommodation committee, whose
work will be to assign all expectant
visitors to nicely furnished rooms
through correspondence, before their
arrival in Minneapolis, thereby avoid
ing any practice Of extortion and the
many inconveniences which so often
occur In large gatherings. /, .=s.
It is great task on the committee,
and all expectant visitors should write
them at once, enclosing self-addressed
envelope for circular, which&will ex-
plain in detail the committees work
and how and where you can best be
cared for. III .:.
This will be q great advantage to all
strangers who intend to visit Mime
apolis during the celebration, and q
work which is deserving Of . hearty
support, and reflects great credit on
the cQmmittee 81. sS$.z. z#.
To avoid the rush at the eleventh
hour. write them at once. All avail
able rooms have been booked by them.
Address Twin City Accommodation
COMMITTEES, Board of Trade Rooms,
Lumber Exchange, Minneapolis, and
don't fail to enclose self-add dressed
stamped envelope.
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11

Governors Island preparatory to being
sent to the military prison at Leaven-
worth, Kan, which has been designated
as his place of confinement.
Capt. Carter was appointed military at
tache at London in the summer Of 1897 and
had hardly reached his post of duty when
he was recalled to answer charges pre-
ferred against him as the result of the al
legged discoveries of Capt. c. E. Gillette,
who succeeded him in charge Of the i'm
provement of Savannah harbor and ad-
jacent parts of the Georgia coast.
A board of inquiry, composed of army
engineers. examined the facts and heard
Capt. Carter. They unanimously reported
'that he had failed to give watchful super
vision; that he had falsified vouchers and
certificates relating to absences and de-
ceived and misled the chief Of engineers in
official reports"
Testimony was given that Capt Carter
was in league with contractor or contract
ors and in the course of a searching in
Quiry made by the war department the
Judge advocate of the court-martial for the
case made calculation based on testi-
mony which showed that in one item of
brush mattresses Capt. Carters little
group of contractors had got from the gov
ernment upward Of $1,70o,000 to which they
were not entitled"
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
RICH TREASURE SEIZED.
Reported That soc, 900 Pounds in Gold
on Way to Cape Town Was Taken
by Trunsvaal Government.

London, Oct. 5.-The most sensation
al news from South Africa Wednesday
morning is a reiteration of Tuesdays
report of the acquisition by the Trans
vaal authorities of e5OO,0OO in gold,
which was on the way to Cape Town
from Johannesburg. The confirmation
of the story comes from two sources.
The London morning papers are in
clined to regard the seizure of gold by
the rransvaal government as an act OF
war.
London, Oct. s. - A special dispatch
from Newcastle, Natal, dated Wednes-
day, says: The Beers have left the
Lager atsVolksrust and are moving to-
ward the frontier. The situation is
most critical. The magistrates and
municipal officers have assembled in the
town hall to concoct measures for the
defense of the town against an expect
ed attack. All the women and children
have been ordered to leave for the in
terror of Natal.
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
A COMPROMISE VERDICT.
Decision Reached by the Anglo-Ven-
ezuelan Boundary Arbitra-
tiOn OmnisslOn.

Paris, Oct 4. - By the decision of the
Anglo-Venezuelan boundary arbitra-
tion commission, some of Great Brit
aims claims as to the interior and on
the coast are disallowed. Her frontier
will start at the Waini river.
The award is unanimous. 1t is con-
sidered in the nature of compromise,
rather than as favoring Venezuela. 1t
was read at 1905 p. m.
The award of the tribunal, briefly
summarized, means that of the 10000
square miles claimed by Venezuela that
country obtains only 100 square mills,
formed partly of the marsh land near
the River Barima, and a portion in the
interior, while Great Britain retains
all the forest country.
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
ORDERED 10 PHILIPPINES.


Washington, Oct. s.The president
directed the immediate dispatch to the
Philippines of a number OF vessels Of
the navy, including the cruiser Brook.
lyn and the gun boats Marietta and Ma
chias. The orders given are in line with
the expressed determination of the
president to furnish the army and navy
every resource for stamping out the
/ Philippine insurrection at the earliest
possible time. At Admiral Dewey's ex-
tended interview with the president
Wednesday the former went into the
Philippine situation at great length, ex-
planning carefully the existing condi-
tion of affairs, and his views of the out
look, concluding with an earnest rec
ommendation that the Brooklyn and
some other vessels be sent at once to
the Philippines. This reinforcement
of the present feet of the Asiatic squad
ron he urged as necessary and said
their dispatch should be directed as
early as possible.
Washington, Oct. 5.-Gen. Otis has
cabled the war department the follow
ing account of the recent sharp engage
ments with the insurgents:
Manila, Oct 4-Capt Poore, Sixth in
fantry, attacked intrenched robber band
western Negros, 1st inst; Lieut.. Grubbs,
Sixth infantry. killed; Doctor Shillock,
three enlisted men slightly wounded; 20
of enemy killed. including two leading
| robbers: u rifles. large supply ammunition
| and stores captured; Poore's action highly
commended
insurgents west Of Bacor and 1mus
Luzon. attacked line Of communication.
Capt: Eldredge. Fourteenth infantry.
killed; Lieut.. Burgess, Fifth artillery.
wounded; number enlisted men killed and
wounded. ten or twelve; full report not yet
received. Enemy driven west and south
with reported heavy loss. Yesterday en-.
emy attacked Calamba. driven off some
distance into country: our casualties two
enlisted men killed. seven wounded. Sixty
insurgents killed, number wounded un-
known. Fourth cavalry reconnaissance yes.
terday from San Fernando in direction
Santa Ann and Arayat: one man killed
no other casualties; insurgents driven with
! considerable loss. Advanced picket post
| three men, out from San Antonio and Santa
Rita west San Fernando killed yesterday
by Bolo men; result of carelessness or over
| confidence in natives.
| (Signed) "OTIS."
Manila. Oct. 5.-Several hundred in
surgents have reoccupied Porac, which
was captured by Gen. Macarthur OF
September % and evacuated by tn.
Americans on the following day. Th,
insurgent forces are also reported NOV
ing toward Mexico, southeast of An
geles. The object of the double move
ment is apparently to get behind tn
American garrison on both sides of tn
Manila-Dagupan railway.
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
YELLED PROPHETS PARADE.
Residents of St. Louis Celebrate Their
Annual Festal Occasion-
The Floats.

St. Louis, Oct. 4.-The fall festivities
reached their height Tuesday night
when the yelled prophet celebrated his
seventeenth entry into the city with a
grand parade and ball. Thousands of
strangers were in the city to view the
parade, which passed over 20 blocks
from the Den" to the chamber of COM
merce, where the ball was held. There
were 20 floats in line, portraying the
"Visions of Childhood" with the aid of
scenes from Mother Goose's Melodies -
The parade ended at the chamber of
commerce, where the yelled prophet
and his followers were awaited by a
brilliant throng to open the festivi-
ties. The ball was one of the grandest
ever held in St. Louis.
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
Festival Formally Opened.

Chicago, Oct. 5.-The formal opening
of festival week was signaled at sun
down Wednesday by the unfurling of
banners, the finging out of flags, and
the flashing of thousands of lights in
the State street court of honor. This
was the beginning of the gala season,
and masses of people poured into the
downtown district at night and packed
stream against stream of humanity un-
til there was no place in State street
where one could stand still or stem the
current of moving men, women and
children. The scene presented in the
thoroughfare between Van Buren and
Lake streets, above the heads of the
people, was full of brilliancy and the
glamOr of art, ,5-
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11

Ex-senator Mantle, of Montana, who
is a bachelor and regarded as great
matrimonial "catch," much surprised
society recently when he referred to his
''sweetheart." He was piled with ques-
tions about the identity of the lucky
woman, but for some time he lodged
an answer. At last, however, he re-
piled: "She is not pretty; she's beau
tiful," and finally, his face growing
tender, he added, land she's not very
young; somewhere between 70 and 80.
Ny sweetheart is my mother"
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
AWFUL RESULTS.
Recent Earthquakes in Asia Minor
Estimated to Have Caused Loss
of 1900 Lives.

Constantinople, Oct. 3.-1t is now es-
timated that $500 persons perished in
the earthquakes in Asia Minor, around
Aidin. The first shock occurred at four
in the morning of September 20 and
lasted 40 seconds. The effects were ap-
palling. Whole villages were complete
ly destroyed. The earthquake was felt
as far as Scio, Mitylene and Smyrna.
The latest advices from the stricken
area show that men, women and chill
dren were buried in the ruins of their
dwelling places before they realized
their danger. Numbers of bodies still
lie beneath the debris.
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11

All the recent babies named for Ad-
miral Dewey have been thrown in the
shade by the discovery of young man
the admiral was lighthouse inspector.
A young man who has parent that can
distinguish military genius that far
away should have an easy time getting
through the world.
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
Will spend MS Lie in i.r,son.

p VIII Spend Ms Lie m PFison. q
Little Rock, Oct. r. Fred Pelton (col-
ored) was sentenced Saturday after
noon to lis years in the penitentiary
for attempting TO outrage seven wom-
en- in this city in. August. The grand
jury returned indictments against him
at noon and he was arraigned within q
few hours. He acknowledged his guilt
and his attorney asked the mercy Of the
court. The maximum punishment in
all seven cases would have, been 147
years IL assessed.
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11

If every man who.is in the habit of
taking a drink now and then would
join nontreating club and keep the
rules the consumption of intoxicants
would fall off one-hah or more, says the
Omaha World-Herald. This would re-
suit to the financial advantage of the
club members, be a distinct service to
many families and would give clearer
heads to business. The treating habit
has been woefully abused in this coun-
try. and it is time that sensible men
put q stop to the foolish practice.
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
Big Fire at BLOOMINGTON.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Oct. 2.-The Illi-
nois Cereal company's plant caught fire
Sunday night at ten o'clock and the five
large buildings were totally destroyed.
Loss, 100000; insurance, $15o,000. The
fire started from dust explosion. The
firm had been running day and night
to supply the demand for: their break
fast foods in this country and Europe.
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
WEST AND SOUTH.

Throughout upper Michigan snow
fell to the depth of over an inch.
Fire ruined the Big Four freight de-
pot and warehouse in Cincinnati, the
loss being probably $1,000,00o. !
In Muscatine, Ia, Will F. McGaughey,
son of Sheriff r. o. McGaughey, died
from injuries sustained while playing
football. '
At Albina, Ore, Walter Clyatt, a
plumber, killed his wife and himself.
Jealousy was the cause.
At the age of 10s years Thomas B. AL
len, veteran of three wars and the old
est person in West Virginia, died. in
Grafton. t.-..s- ~. .- ~
Fire destroyed the Halliday Milling
company's new elevator, containing
250,000 bushels of wheat, at Cairo, ILL.,,
the loss being 5000, 900. Y ss$ :: :
~ In Little Rock, Ark, Fred Pelton, q
negro who assaulted six women, was
sentenced.to 115' 5'years' Imprisonment.
Near Bloomington the plant Of the
Illinois Cereal company was burned,
causing loss of s250,0o0, and Melvin
Penn and Burt King perished in the
flames. 5s37 s5 .#:ii #1i< ,t s. s.s n,
Throughout Porto Rico municipal
elections will be held on the goth inst.
The Australian system is to. be used and
the officers elected will hold Office zun-
til November, 1900. r =5z
s In q football game at Belvidere, ILL.,,
Joseph Burns was killed.
From cancer Gen. Al. Vaughnsd died
in indianapolis, Ind. He was one Of the
few surviving major generals Of the
conf nfederate army.
5 Fire swept away 80 business houses
and resid dences in Nebo, Ill, q town Of
800 inhabitants.
s The house Of Mrs. Fanny Scott was
{ burned near Atlanta, Ga, while she was
at q dance.and her three children were
&cremated.
Fire nearly wiped out the town Of
sStrafford, Mo. ss.
Fire destroyed the town Of De Queen.
Ark. Fifty four build ding1were burned.
entailing = loss Of $25O, 900.
Kate Jungels and her 4 az sar-old son
and John Teidt were asphy yxiated by
gas IN Chicago s..#= 81
e Des Moines, 10. fire destroyed sew
SeraI business buildings. causing loss
Sof $500, 900. .5zsss;s
At Stranger. .fex. ], N ]. n. Kinney
killed his wifi and Paul oorrrnuan and
then killed himself No cause for tie
crime was known
the age Of years AAiirs. axim
/ Martin died AZ Two liver. ~
II Milwaukee IsTancesa aPrndloW
aaI.d two her 81 ildren swere fatally
burned by 4 dre. caused by a. xplosion
M rexosene az
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
AerOnnut Killed.

Des Moines, Ia, Oct. 81. Maria Town
send, of Decorah, Ia, a bout 20 years old,
was killed on the carnival circus
grounds about five o'clock Wednesday
evening while attempting parachute
leap. He was fired from wooden can
non while up 1000 feet in the air. The
parachute failed TO open apd he fell
to the earth like q stone and was picked
up dead and terribly mangled. ]. a large
crowd saw the terrible accid dent.
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11

That part of the Transvaal which con-
tains the wealth of tOphir and of Col
conda combined is the 'tRand;" the
word means division y or border line''
--the line that renders or sewers one
state from another. ''Witwatersrand''
means Edge of the White Water
Many of the Boer names of places end
in "dorp," which is neither more nor
less than ''thorp,'' the Yorkshire name
for hamlet;, German ''dorf.''' "Stad''
Is like the German ''stadt," "a city"
''Stroom," sometimes printed ''strom,' .
II stream" Berg" means "moun-
tain" IS Esgt#ss Z
Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
cap CARRIERS DISGRACE.
900 ands dssent tencedt u =: Prison
Tel rm Of Five Years. S ls.3, 0 81

Washington, Oct. 22.-President Nc
Kinley has approved the findings Of the
ourt-martial in the case Of Capt. Ober-
lin N. Carter. Of the engineer corps.
This action was kept secret almost "a
hours to permit of the prompt arrest
OF the convicted officer. His sentence
is dismissal from the army, q fine OF
$4,000 and imprisonment for five years.
Assistant Adjt. Gen. Simpson went
to New York with the order of arrest
and Capt. Carter was taken into custody
Saturday and transferred to cell at