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thus obtained, were held in April and
May. The harvest of the Assize was
as follows:
Sentence OF death was passed on
Joseph Brady, Tim Kelly. Dan Curley,
Tom Caffre,. Mike Pagan and Pat De-
laney.
The sentence OF Delaney was com.
muted to penal servitude for life and
subsequently reduced to ten years; ne
had turned informer. Sentences Of ten
years were imposed on Dan Delaney, a
brother OF Pat; on James Mullet, the
chairman of the organization, and on
Mccartney, O'Brien and Moloney.
The life sentences which have now
all been RENTED, were those of Joseph
Mullett, Joe Hanlon and Fitzharris.
No story Of the Phoenix park TRACE.
dy would be complete without the cpl
logue of the doom of Carey. the in
former, an event which stirred Ireland
scarcely less deeply than the killing
OF Cavendish and Burke.
The government did its best to save
him from the vengeance openly threat
ened against him. He was kept safely
in Jail, was safely and secretly spirited
away to England, and as Australia
would have none Of him, he was secret
ly and safely shipped with his wife
and seven children from London on
the night of July on board the Kin
fauns Castle bound for Cape Town.
The Irish banshee goes not over seas.
but Carey's banshee must have put an
extra croak in her laugh as she told
her weird sisters that Carey had called
on the same ship with a passenger
from America registered as Mcdonald.
His real name was O'Donnell; he
was one Of the "Invinclbles;" he made
Carey's acquaintance on the trip to
Cape Town. and from Cape Town took
the Tlme vessel to Natal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06

The British government has finally
carried out its promise Of clemency
to the last of the Phoenix park prison
ers, and has released James Fitzharris,
alias "Skin the Goat" who was serv-
ing life sentence as an accomplish in
the assassination of Lord Frederick
Cavendish, chief secretary for Ireland,
and of Thomas Henry Burke, perma-
nent under secretary, in Phoenix park,
Dublin, in 1882.
On the evening Of Saturday. the 9Th
day OF May in that year. just before
sunset, Lord Frederick Cavendish and
Thomas Henry Burke, while walking
together across Phoenix park, in Dub
lin, were suddenly set upon and stabb-
ed to death by band of unknown
men who as suddenly disappeared.
The deed was shock to the civilized
world hardly less severe than that OF
the assassination of our own President
Garfield the year previous. And yet
public opinion was divided as to
whether it was political act or mere
murder. The British government
dealt with 1t as murder, but the
French Republic refused extradition
to refugee charged with participation
in it, and the United States took the
same view in the case Of several others
who escaped to this country. British
justice had its way with those whom
1t caught and tried. Five Of them
were hanged in the execution yard Of
Kilmainham Jail. Three. who have re-
Gently been released. received senten-
ces Of penal servitude for life; five re-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06
Claimed Farm and Widow.

Omaha special Chicago Tribune:
Hans Johnson, prosperous farmer, Of
fered to his brothers widow the option
Of marriage or seizure OF her farm,
and upon the scorning of his attentions
has brought suit in the District court.
Hans and Peter Johnson came to Me-
braska twenty years ago and settled
upon homestead in Deuel. county,
which they worked on shares. A writ
ten agreement was entered into that
upon the death of one the other should
come into sole possession of the prop
erty. Mrs. Johnson is fortified with q
will duly signed and will contest her
rights. The surviving brother has
filed the contract in Douglas county,
and claims that the ensuing marriage
can have no effect upon 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06
A mans love is apt to b, regulated
by his digestion.
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

II there is one thing on which the
housewife prides herself, it is that of
having her laundering done nicely, 30
that the wearing apparel may be tho
admiration OF all. The washing is
small matter. any one almost can do
that, but to have the linens present
that flexible and glossy appearance
after being ironed requires fine quail
ity Of starch.
Ask your grocer for coupon book
which will enable you to get the first
two packages Of this new starch-"Red
Cross" trademark brand, also two OF
the children's Shakespeare pictures
painted in twelve beautiful colors az
natural rs life, or the Twentieth Cen
tury Girl Calendar, all absolutely free.
This is ono OF the grandest offers
ever made to introduce Red Cross"
laundry starch, ]. c. Hubinger's latest
invention.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06

ceived sentences of ten years and one.
of five years. Three turned informers.
All of these who were punished were
men in humble life, the agents OF Men
higher up, who planned the deed ana
who escaped it's consequences. Wlth
the remission of the last of the lie
sentences Great Britain declares that
Justice has been satisfied and that the
account is closed of the Phoenix park
tragedy of 1882.
II the modern journalism had been
in vogue in that year the New York
Sunday papers of May and the even
ing papers of the day before would
have had a sensation worthy of their
best efforts. Extra upon extra and
headline upon headline would have
been needed to tell the story OF the
murder on that Saturday afternoon In
Phoenix park, Dublin.
1t was in the days of coercion-and
OF reprisals. Forster, the head and
front of the coercion policy, had dropp-
ed his Office in disgust-and in fear OF
his life. His murder had been planned
and the tradition runs that the train
which carried him from Dublin was
searched In vain by armed lnvinclDles
anxious to get shot at him.
"Buckshot" Forster was safely out OF
Ireland, and Cancellation, represented
by Lord Frederick Cavendish. had re-
placed him. Against Lord Frederick
there was no grievance, nor was his
death intended. But Burke had been
sentenced by a secret tribunal; his ex-
ecutioners had been selected; 1t was a
mere accident that involved Lord Fred
erick Cavendish in the doom.
After his installation as chief secre-
tary he had started to return on foot
through Phoenix park to the viceregal
lodge, and Secretary Burke, seeing him
walking, had dismissed his cab and
Joined him. It was drawing near sun
set of a beautiful day in May. The
park was almost deserted. An Irish
car driven by Myles Kavanaugh, and
having four occupants, Joe Brady. a
stonecutter; Tim Kelly, a coach build
er; Pat Delaney and Tom Caffrey. was
driving slowly up and down the path
followed by the cab of Fftzharris
(Shn the Coat.
In the cab were Dan Curley. Michael
Pagan and Joe Hanlon. all armed with
revolvers and intrusted with the work
Of rescue If 1t we're needed.
In addition to these nine. were also
James Carey-afterward the informer
Whose duty II was to signal the pres
snss e the victim. and Joseph Smith,
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lodge Earl Spencer saw in the dis
lance what he thought was scuffle
and spoke of it. One person who wit
messed the crime from nearer at hand
was so overcome by 1t that he was I'M
able to identify the perpetrators. A
telegraph clerk riding by on his wheel
saw the bodies and reported to the po-
lice, and then the news spread.
The government acted with prompt
ness and vigor. A reward of 100000
for the arrest Of the assassins and
e., 900 for any information about them
was offered, and all the detective re-
sources Of England and Ireland alike
were set to work, but all in vain. No
enemy of Ireland was in the secret and
no friend of Ireland would betray it.
Suspicious were rife-and accurate
and arrests were made, but in the alb
sence of evidence the suspects had to
be released.
How many were concerned in the
plot Is not known, and now can never
be known. All kinds of claims and
statements have been made, but the
only sifted and tested evidence was
that wrung slowly and painfully from
the informers at the trials In April
and May, 1883. This evidence estab-
lished varying degrees OF guilt against
eighteen different persons, including
four who had fed the country. Three
informers were allowed to go free.
Here we may pause to note the as
tonishing circumstance that none Of
those whose necks were in danger
sought to escape. France refused to
deliver one of the conspirators, Frank
Bryne. and the United States refused
to, deliver John Walsh, Sheridan and
lyman. who were also wanted by the
British government.
But all the actual participants in the
affair remained In Dublin, where the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06
TARANTULA HAWKS.



Tarantuln.
Low down on the Rio Grande riv-
err" said man from Texas, where the
sands are heated almost red-hot by the
sun, there grow the biggest centipedes,
> thebiggest rattlesnakes,a and the biggest
tarantulas in the world. II you can
look at one of these tarantulas when he
is pinned fast to board with natur-
,alist's steel pin, and you are sure that
he is good and dead and can not spring
at you and shoot his poison into you,
he forms an interesting subject to
study. They are horrible looking hairy
things, with eight legs and eight eyes.
Their colors are dark brown and black
The female tarantula is said to be a
tickle spouse and to have a summary
way, all her own, of getting rid Of her
consort when she is tired of him. She
woos and weds all right and assumes
the entire care and support Of the
young family. The first matrimonial
Jar she has she turns to and kills her
husband. Not content with killing
him, she eats him. The female is the
larger and stronger of the two; they
are simply gigantic for spiders. have
seen those that measured six inches be-
tween the stretch of their legs. They
are the terror Of man and beast. But
there Is one little animal Of the insect
family that Mrs. Tarantula stands In
as much dread of as man stands In
dread Of her, and that Is big wasp,
that in Texas is known by the name
of the tarantula hawk. The tarantula
hawk has an exceedingly bad opinion
of the tarantula. 1t will fly around
over the head of the tarantula, make
a lightning-like dive down, get a good
clutch on the monster spider, fly away
home with him and then all the taran-
tula hawk family sit down to sup. The
tarantula hawk will not hurt men. On
the contrary, it is blessing, and you
never hear CT western man harming
one Of them. 1t is said that these Rio
Grande cattle rangers are indebted for
the tarantula hawk to an old New Eng.
land professor, who, while down In
that country in pursuit Of his studies,
as a naturalist, was stung by one OF
these monster spiders, and nearly died,
and would certainly have died had 1t
not been for the whisky flask Of his
guide. In that country, where rattle
snakes, tarantulas, and centipedes are
SO big and so plentiful, no rancher
leaves his home without his whisky
flask. Shortly after the old professor
left that part Of the country the ranch
er received a small box Of these taran-
tula hawks, with instructions as to
what to do with them. He turned the
big wasps loose; they increased and
multiplied, and now they are holding
their own against their enemy, the
tarantula. New York Sun.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06
PHOENX PARK MURDERS RECALLED

On the voyage, the informer. doubt
less suffering from that impulse OF
self-betrayal which seems to be part
Of the criminal instinct, became conf
dental. O'Donnell had had his sus-
picions as to the identity Of his fell
low passenger. 1t was not difficult
matter to verify them. Just as the
vessel was nearing Natal he revealed
himself to Carey, drew his revolver,
and on the deck of the ship shot the
informer dead in the presence of his
family.
The crime and trial OF O'Donnell
created hardly less excitement than
the crime out OF which 1t grew. At his
trial every effort was made to protect
and defend him, but there was no es-
cape for him, and he paid the death
penalty, which he must have known
was inevitable.
JOHN A. DILLON.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06
REHEARslNo HIS OWN FUNERAL
A Japanese Who Paid q Good Price to
See 1t Through Properly.

A Japanese Who Paid Good Price to
See 1t Through Properly.
"A curious incident Is related by the
Japanese papers. Mr.. Kumekawa, Of
Kobe, like every other intelligent ia
panese, desired that his funeral should
be attended by ceremonies appropriate
to his rank and social position. and in
order that he might not be dlsappoint-
ed in this respect, having reached his
seventy-seventh year and. feeling that
his days were numbered, he determined
to have his funeral In advance and
made the arrangements himself. There
fore on the day appointed his relatives
and friends were invited to his house
and gathered around an empty coffin
with all the paraphernalia of mourning
and engaged in the most elaborate
Buddhist ceremony that could be de-
wsed. Mr.. Kumekawa sat at the head
Of the casket and watched With inter-
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est all that was going on. After the
ceremonies at the house were conclud-
ed a procession was formed which
marched through the principal streeta
to the cemetery. Mr.. Kumekaws
walked in front of his own coffin. This
floral offerings were numerous and
beautiful. The Kobe city band led tho
procession and played modern airs,
while at intervals were groups of dane
ing girls and members of the theatrical
profession, who performed pantomime
allegories to illustrate the nobility Of
Mr. Kumekawa's character and the loss
that was suffered by the community at
his death. Just before reaching the
gates Of the cemetery the procession
was halted and several photographs
were taken. After the coffin had been
lowered into the grave and covered
with floral offering the funeral party
proceeded to the Jinko club, where an
elaborate feast was served and
speeches eulogistic of Mr.. Kumekawa
were delivered by several OF his
friends. Mr.. Kumekawa was thor
oughly satisfied with the success OF his
funeral, although 1t cost him a large
sum of money, and he may now depart
in peace, knowing that all the rites
have been observed, and when he dies
it is only necessary for his family to
place his body in the coffin that lies in
the ground.-The Chicago Record.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06

The Sweet Young Thing-Did you
know there Is man in the moon no
longer? Some one has discovered q
woman In the moon. The Savage Bach
elor-No wonder the man left.-Indi-
annapolis Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06
Striking Coincidence.

Two residents Of the same name
flames Farrell-who died on the same
day at Netley, England, were buried
at the same time and in adjoining
graves. The clergyman who offlciat-
ed was also named Farrell.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample sent fsaEE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy. N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06

Cured After Repeated Failures With Others
will inform addicted to Morphine, Laudanum,
Opium, Cocaine, OF ncver-fa.ling harmless, home
cure Mrs. N. II. Baldwin, Box 1919, Chicago, Ill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06
DO Your Feot Ache and Bur

Success shows off u mans good
qualities and the lack of it his defects
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06

Some men refuse to marry because
they have horror of divorce.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06

The Best Prescription Tor Cliiils
and Fever is bottle OF GROVES TAsTELRss
CHILL TONIC. 1t is simply iron and quinfns
In tasteless form. Nocurc-no pay. Price &c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06
KANSAS.
IN CENTER OF ASIA.
EXPLORERS TROUBLES WITH
CHINESE OFFICIALS.

Capt Deasy of the Brltish wa- 0fnce
Not Permitted to Survey the Passes
That Command Future Rattle
Ground.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06

What this country needs is fewer
elections and better ca rdidat,x
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06

The geographer OF all men should
be worldly wise.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06

A man is seldom any better than he
actually has to be.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-06

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quipine blets. An
druggists refund the money II II fails to cure,
&C. The genuine has L. b. G. on each tablet.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
DEADMAN's ISLAND.
Mill Question There an Issue in Van.
cOuver Politics.


Special Dispatch to the Observation-Disclosures
VANCOUVER, B. c., Dec. 9--The
mayoralty election this year will be run
largely on the Deadman's island question
Mayor Garden is credited with being a
bitter opponent Of the mill that would have
spoiled the park il 1t had been constructed
in Vancouver. As a result of the dispute
the plant, said to be one OF the best on the
Coast, Is now being erected on the water
front of Seattle. The workingmen and
organizations of labor have taken a very
strong stand on the question, and though
1t happened IN the early part of the year.
1t will be the most important feature in
the election which takes place one month
from today.
Alderman William Brown Is the principal
opponent of the mayor. He was a friend
Of Mr.. Theodore Ludgate at the time that
gentleman wished to build the mill here
He took strong stand, from the working
mems point Of view, at the time of the
dispute, and is now being nominated for
the civic chair by what is known as the
Ludgate committee. The mayor contends
that he would have allowed the mill and
was perfectly m favor Of 1t under certain
restrictions, but not without these
Alderman Brown Is a sort of godfather
to the city council. He has been on the
board for half dozen years, and was once
before defeated in an election for the
mayors chair Party politics, either pro-
vincial or Dominion, do not enter into civic
election campaigns, but just the same the
battle that Is to take place will be the
merriest that has ever been seen In Van
couver.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
Saved FROM THE SEA.
PETER MORRISON COMES ASHORE.
nUT JOSEPH ALLsOP LOST.
Two Seattle Men who started In .
sIoop From This City to Victoria
Capsised During sauall-survivor
Tells Of His Experience I'm water.

Special Dispatch to the observation-disclosures.
VICTORIA, Dec. 9.--Peter Morrison, VINO
resides at Seattle, was washed up on the
beach at Beacon hill at o'clock last night
in half dead condition with the wreck
age of sloop In which he and his part
ner, Joseph Allsop, had attempted 10 make
the journey to Victoria from Seattle and
afterward from San Juan island. When
about six miles off Discovery island. on
Thursday, noon, a squat came UP, and In
the high sea then running the boat cap
sized. Morrison thus tells of his subsequent
experiences:
II was thrown into the water. but climb
ed upon the hull. / tried to steer with a
paddle. but could do nothing. The tide
carried me helplessly about. First was
carried near Port Angeles, and, when the
tide turned, then back to Vancouver is
land. 1t was cold, and / suffered a great
deal. Everything had been swept from
the boat and l was famished.
II had all but given up hope and was
cruelty disappointed yesterday when the
steamer Victorian passed about mile and
a half from me on her way TO Seattle ana
did not notice my signals. A collier also
passed me, and / failed to attract her. As
night began to fall yesterday noticed the
ebb tides were bringing me in. At last
was In the surf. and after many attempts
climbed the rock, safe. then went across
to the city and notified Mrs Alsop."
Morrison is a powerful fellow and prob
ably owes his life to his great bodily
strength and powers of endurance Last
night and this morning diligent search was
made for the body OF Allsop along the
beach, but without avail.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
BOARD OF AUDIT AND CONTROL.
Finds state Installations Maintaining
Good Conditions,

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
TACOMA, Dec. 9-The state board of
audit and control was in session here to-
day, Gov. Rogers, Dr. Jordan, of Seattle;
Hon. H. j. Snively, of North Yakima;
in attendance
This is the regular semi-annual meeting
of the board, at which all the affairs of
the various state institutions under tho
control of the board are taken up. The
settlement of matters connected with the
new buildings and improvements made at
the various institutions formed an impor-
tant item in the work Of today, but was
all of a routine character. For almost the
first time in the history of the state, there
is no friction or scandal in connection
with the management of any of the state
institutions a condition which affords
much satisfaction to the members OF the
board.
Gov Rogers has made no announcement
of his intention in the matter of the ap-
pointment Of member of the board on
account OF the resignation of Col. Rid
path. but intimates that he shall not be in
a hurry about naming any one.
Affairs at the Medical Lake asylum are
said to be In excellent shape. At Fort
Ste!acoom affairs are also said to be 60
ing along in very satisfactory manner.
During the forenoon session the rules OF
the penitentiary we're under discussion, but
only few minor changes were made in
them NJ E. Carsons was named as usher
at the new dining hall, In addition to his
duties as guard. Carsons Is at present EN-
ployed In the prison.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT.
Judge Mcdonald Modifles His Order
of Commitment.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
SPOKANE. Dec. 9:-Judge William Nc
Donald, of the superior court, who yester-
day sentenced w. Abbott Lewis, a well
known member of the local bar. to serve a
term of three months In the county Jail,
at hard labor. for contempt of court, today
eliminated the hard labor clause in the
sentence. Lewis, however. did not go to
Jail, as the court allowed him to go on his
own recognizance until next "Wednesday.
when the motion to quash the order will be
argued. If denied. writ of habeas corpus
will be applied for before the state SUI
preme court. Judge Mcdonald. referring
to the Lewis case. today remarked:
"If the Spokane bar has any more
skunks to skin, 1 wish they would bring
them UP while my hands are dirty"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
BIG FORECLOSURE SALE.
All the Property of Everett Land
Co. Sold for S.6O,OOO.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intell.gencer.
EVERETT. Dec. 9.-This afternoon the
United States master in chancery, Hon.
Eben Smith. of the United States district
court of Washington, sold at the court
house the holdings of the Everett Land
Company to w. J. Rucker for $750,0O0. This
property was sold under a mortgage held
by the Central Trust Company, of New
York, and includes all the acreage and
town lots of the Everett Land Company;
also all stocks, bonds, ETC., held by the
company, including those of the Everett g.
Monte Cristo railway, bonds of the Everett
Railway 4 Electric Company. Everett
Water Company, and, in fact all the hold
ings heretofore controlled and owned by
the Everett Land Company.