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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
MIR. .RUPPERT'S RISE.
RAPID STRDE FROM BREWERY
VAT no CONGRESS.
Drower TN Congress-One OF the
Young New Workers In the House of
Representatives-Beg LILO . Keg
Washer.

Eleven of the sixteen men who rep
resent Greater New York in congress
are under 40 years of age. John j.
Fitzgerald is q, Daniel j. Rlordan 28
Mitchell May 20, Thomas ]. Bradley
80, William Aston Chandler and Jacob
Rupert, Jr., 80, George B. Mcclellan
"a, Edmund H. briggs 80, William Sui
ger SO, and Bertram H. Clayton 49,
New York evidently has faith In
young men.
One Of the interesting members OF
this group Is Col. Jacob Rupert, Jr
He is a millionaire, the active manager
of great brewing concern established
by his father years ago, the owner OF
stable and a devotee Of the turf, q
dog breeder, yachtsman, clubman
book collector and a military man
At IS years of age he entered the brew
cry to learn the business. He was sci
to work washing kegs, After doing
this mental service be was promoted
and passed successfully through al
the departments of the institution. He
is not only its executive head now.bu'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
when Mic" Was New.

1t is. not generally known, but it is
fact, nevertheless, that Charley
Nichols, the famous Boston twirler
was turned down twice, and that in his
native city, Kansas City, too. Here
is the way Nichols tells it: Il was
dropped twice in Kansas City, and that
when | was pitching winning ball. In
1887 Jimmy Manning engaged me for
his Western League team. | had to
fairly get down on my knees and beg
for a trial. 1t was granted me and
pitched five games, winning them all.
But this was not enough and Man
ming refused to take me away on the
initial trip. He, instead gave me my
release. | went down to Memphis,
and played with Harry Vaughn and the
late John Ewing until that team went
I'D. Then Manning hired me for his
Kansas City Blues. l pitched twen-
ty games for his team, winning eight
cen of them, but yet l was turned
down a second time"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23


The ending of the. controversy be-
tween the piano manufacturers and
their workmen concluded nearly three
months OF about the most bitter labor
contention which Chicago has Witness
ed in years. The terms agreed upon
were arranged by President Gompera
and Messrs. Kidd and Lennon, men,
bers of his official cabinet, several days
ago, but a hitch in authority came
near upsetting the matter. While not
obtaining all that the workmen hoped
for, the arrangement under which
they will all return to work is recog-
nized as gaining several desirable
points. The elimination Of the con-
tractor, or sweater" is one OF the
principal features, the adoption OF the
nine-hour day. regulation OF APP
prentices, and accepting the idea OF ar
bitration in future misunderstanding
are also considered as advantages.
Figures are in order at the closing OF
the battle which began November l
and involved about $500 workmen'
whose lost earnings since quitting
work would represent more than $780,
900. The bosses losses are estimated
at from 100000 to 81. 900, 900. The men
stood firm, not one left IT, ranks. nor
was a striker arrested for any breach
of the peace. since the trouble began
Both sides seem relieved, now that the
fight is over.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

A Memphis young lady who is very
fond of her sisters little child, boy
of or 8 years, who is visiting hin
now, was trying yesterday to get him
to let her FIX him up" to have his
photograph taken. She got her curl,
ing tongs and was trying to coax hiW
to let her curl bis hair. But with trdS
boyish disgust at the idea Of having
his hair treated like girls, he re-
fused to submit to the process. She
insisted, however. and offered him
every kind Of bride. but In every ips
stance he refused to allow her to do
what she wished, and finally, becom-
ing tired of her attempt to get him to
submit, he sat down. crossed his legs,
and looked up at her very seriously
and said: "Auntie, l tell you what Ilf
do. l won't take dollar to let you
curl my hair, but I'll give you dollar
II you just go away and let my half
alone. memphis Scimitar.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

w. r. Moody, should succeed him inc
carrying on the work of maintaining
the large schools at Mortified and Of
continuing the labors that he consid-
cred himself to have just begun
Young Mr.. Moody is said to be man
Of marked ability bit not the posses-,
sor of the powers and faculties that
made his father famous. In taking up
this work he must assume a wonderful
task and the world will wish him sue
cess in this noble effort.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
QUEER INSCRIPTIONS.
Notices on Old Sword Blades Show the
sentimentality of Fighters.

Notices on Old Sword Blades Show the
sentimentality of Fighters.
Rough as the fighters of old were.
the Inscriptions which they put on
their swords often showed not only
considerable poetic instinct, but sem
timentality. Faithful in adversity'
is such sentence engraved on an old
sword of the seventeenth century. In
a collection of blades of the sixteenth
century are these Inscriptions: Il
quarrel" God gives me speed, thai
my foe be beat indeed" with this
defense and Gods will, all my enemies
l shall still" I'm battle l will let my
self be used" when l my sword up4
lift in strife, God give the sinner eter-
nal life." "Trust in God, bravely war
therein your fame and honor are.T
"Your aim alone be Gods great name,
Who dares deny, strike thou him
lame" Every soldier fine, look on
this sign, and use his hand for God
and the land" On blades from the
eighteenth century are these inscrip1
tions Nothing better in the world
thou hast than to hold love and friendi
ship fast" II serve" "a good blade
I-who would deny-let him meet me
and 1 will hold-it will cost him or
blood or gold. New York Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

A dear old lady who lived up on
Marshall street died suddenly the other
day. Her death was completely I'M
expected-in fact, the evening before
she died she had been persuaded to
sneak into the receiver OF a phono-
graph owned by her son-in-law. 1t
turned out to be remarkably good
record, for the old lady had a pecul-
iarly shrill voice, and as she sang her
favorite hymn into the phonograph
the reproduction was perfect. Now,
there is a colored girl in the family
who possesses all the superstitions OF
her race. A couple of days after the
funeral she was busting the furniture
in the sitting room when she mad
vertently turned the switch that start
ed the photograph. AS luck would
have It, the cylinder was the one con-
tanning the old ladys hymn, and 1t
rang out with startling distinctness.
The colored girl stood rooted to the
spot, gasping for breath. 1t was fully
a minute before she quite recovered
her faculties, and then, with yell Of.
Fob de good Lawd's sake! Missy
'Liza's come back!" she ran down
stairs. No amount of explaining could
convince her that there was nothing
supernatural about 1t, so she took her
clothes and went.-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

The manifest disposition of the labor
organizations to accumulate defense
fund is an encouraging feature of the
labor movement of today, and while 1t
might lead to the assumption of clear
ing the decks for action" the contrary
will be found to be the case, as the
labor unions with the largest accumu-
latons are the ones least involved in
strife. The cause is not far to seek,
as those labor associations that have
gone through prolonged difficulties
know that it is an uneven battle for
the worker unless he is provided with
the sinews of war; and when these are
at hand such an unbroken front can be
presented as to render victory assured
from the beginning. A big reserve
fund makes its shareholders, if not
more careful of their responsibilities,
at least more generally susceptible to
a judicious and conservative line OF
policy. In times of active employment
1t is but the part of prudence to lay
aside portion for the time when such
favorable conditions will not prevail.
Experience during the late financial de-
preston has taught labor unions the
necessity for such provision, and it has
been conceded to their credit that none
of the members of labor organizations
become charges upon public charity.
The work these associations performed
will not be forgotten by the present
generation, and ordinary business
sense will suggest the wise provision
embraced in the defense fund. In
England, where labor organizations as
they are known today have had their
birth and greatest success their treas
uries fairly TEEN with accumulations,
which, with their natural accretions
as they are all safely invested make a
sum tremendous in its possibilities. In
this country we have some notable ex-
amples of good-sized accumulaaions in
the treasures of the Cigarmakers' In
ternational Union and that of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
The first named have some $500, 900 to
their credit, while the, latter have a
fund of 100000. Each of these organi-
cations has liberal fraternal features,
which are provided for with very
small percentage of expense in addi-
ton to the sum realized from invested
securities.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Henry Kessler, an old-time baseball
player, died recently of heart failure
at the county poor farm near Frank
lin, Pa. He was SO years old. Very
little is known of the early life Of Kess-
Ter. He came to Franklin in 1888 with
the Leadville (Col.) Blues, baseball
club that was starring the country UNI
der the management of Harry Kiley.
The club disbanded at Johnstown, and
Kessler and three other members of the
team were signed by Franklin, At that
time he was a phenomenal third base
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

much under the ban as Rusie. Grifin's
case is different. All he had to do to
earn a salary OF $4,000 for the. season
of 1899 WA to report to the st. Louis
club and play the ball he is capable Of.
That stunt was offered to him and he
was given the privilege of getting in
condition at the clubs expense. 1t is
his own fault that he is out of the
game. but not so with Rusie or
Thoruhn. The injustice done to Rusle
meets with general condemnation, but
the fate OF Thornton has excited little
commEat on account of his being less
prominent in his profession.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

A Siderable Balloon Invented In Franco
In Paris recently a balloon was
tested that possessed the unique quail
ity of reaching the destination for
which it "set SAIL" M. de Santos Du-
mont, the inventor, mounted his ma
chine within the walls Of Paris, start
ed for the Eiffel Tower, circled that
structure, according to his program.
then turned west, though the wind was
southwest, and came down safely at
the Moulin, in the Bots de Boulogne,
thus proving, beyond a doubt. his
ability to manufacture Siderable bal
loon. The car Is constructed Of rat
tan cane with q basket work Of chest
nut. It Is suspended from a steel
trapeze by a cord attachment. There
are two safety valves Of aluminium.
one for gas and one for air. The bal
loon Is furnished with smaller bal
loon. In case of accident. 1t Is propelled
by an aluminium screw which makes
from one thousand to twelve hundred
revolutions minute. The type Of mo-
tor is similar to that used for propell-
ing tricycles with petroleum. Its driv-
ing power is from three to three and a
half horse power.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

James Rogers, who died recently at
bridgeport, Conn, had a meteoric ca
reer as a National League manager.
He was in charge of the Colonies for
a part of the season of 1897, but was
deposed on their first eastern trip and
released outright. His selection for
the responsible position was surprise
and his failure marked the end of the
one-season manager system, which
initiated so much against the
success of the Louisville club. Fred
Clarke, Rogers successor, remained in
charge of the Colonies, and will next
season manage the Pittsburg club, to
which the best players of that team
have been transferred. 1t is claimed
that Rogers death was the result of
blow on the head by pitched ball, re-
ceived in a game several years ago
from the effects of which he never fully
recovered. He fell off in his playing
after the National league and his poor
showing was probably due to the ac-
cident above referred to.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

. One of the most beautiful objects
overhead in winter evenings Is the
bright white star Capella, in the con-
stellation Auriga. Prof. Campbell, Of
the Lick Observatory, announces that
he has found decisive evidence that
Capella is a binary star, whose COM
ponents are too close to be separated
by any telescope, although the spec
troscope reveals their existence
through their revolution about their
common center. He even suspects
that Capella may consist Of three stars
all very close together. The principal
-~t~ .o~rof~ro ar~,srud ono s a~o<hor In
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

their occupation by riding on hIrse-
back, Many bright conceits in the way
of Illuminated transparencies were car
ried in the line. Throughout its length
the parade was illuminated with fire.
works and altogether it was 9ios'
imposing spectacle. At the conrt house
a great crowd was gathered to hsar
addresses by Mr.. Benz and prominent
trades unionists. 1t was q treyt Night
for State Organizer Benz.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Effect of Colored Lights on Nerves.
French scientists have been making
some very interesting experiments in
connection with the effect of certain
colors on the nervous system. And
people who have been somewhat scott
ed at for calling red warm, and blue
cold, and yellow invigorating may now
kindly regard themselves as forerun-
ners of a great discovery. Henri de
Parville of Paris asserts that the red
end of a spectrum excites the nerves,
while violet, green and blue are calm
ing. DR.. Donza goes many steps
further and attempts to cure nervous
diseases by the use of certain colors.
Melancholia he treats with red, vio-
lent mania with blue and nervous
prostration with violet. The very
grave question arises as to how the
woman already nervous will stand the
prescription of an unbecoming color
DR.. Dor, another experimenter, has
brought on vertigo in patients by the
use of red lights, and relieved the
symptoms by changing the ray from
rcd to green. In the Photographic es-
adjustment of Messrs. Lumiere in
Lyons, France, sensitive plates are
prepared always by green lights. For
merly when red light was used the
workmen sang and gesticulated at
work: now under the soothing influ-
ence of green they are quiet and Sc
rene. At the water cure at Versinet
patients are put in a violet room to
calm them and in a red room when
they require to be stimulated. d.
vested of all exaggeration and enthu-
siasm the effect of color on human Or
ganism is an interesting study.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
Organized IA Unions in. On. Town.

!"
One of the most active general or
ganizers in the American Federation
Of Labor is Rudolf Benz of Collinsville
Ill. In short time, In the neighbor-
ing town Of Edwardsville, he formed
fourteen local unions. TIE other
night a celebration was held in his
honor, which eclipsed anything of the
kind ever, seen in that section. A
thousand men carrying torches and
headed by band marched and coun-
termarched through Edwardsville' q
principal streets. The parade was
headed by band composed of all the
members of the local Musical union.
Then came the teamsters, wood work
ers, brass workers, machinists, carpen-
ters, printers, painters, trackmen,
plasterers, blacksmiths, retail clerks,
bricklayers, Federal Labor Union,
cigarmakers, broommakers and coal
miners. There were many unique fea-
fs,raa In the parade. The coal miners.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
HENRY KESSLER.

man. He did fine playing for the
Franklin club during 1883 and the fol-
lowing year, and there was nothing eco
good for him In town. He took TO
drink and finally landed in the West
ern penitentiary to serve a sentence for
arson. When his sentence expired he
returned to Franklin and lived here
until about q month ago, when he went
to the poor farm. 1t Is said that Kess-
Ter was member Of the old Atlantic
club of Brooklyn, one of the first clubs
in the business, and that he has a
brother and sister living in Brooklyn"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

understands. the making of beer tech
nically and could replace the DRAW
master" tomorrow.
His first public prominence was
achieved through the militia. The
governor took him from the ranks oil
the seventh regiment and made him a
member of his staff. He has been ac-
tive in club life and in politics, and in
1898 was elected to congress from the
fifteenth district.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
A Cheap Man Indeed.

Frisbee, the young outfielder. who
made such a splendid impression in.
the Easter. an: National Leagues
last season and in the Wes.srn League
the year previous, was great 1nd for
$3.50 a month. He was undoubtedly the
cheapest man for his ability In the
League.-Boston Herald.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

(Old Favorte Series)
f'rhis dates from the time of the Call
fornia mining rush and purporis TO De
the last utterance of a man dying from
fever on ship while on his way to the
land of gold. 1t is fitted to simple,
mournful air. was once sung in all parts
of the continent, and is still unquestion-
ably 'popular.l
Lie up nearer, brother nearer,
For my limbs are growing cold,
And thy presence Seemeth dearer,
When thy arms around me fold.
I am dying, brother, dying,
Soon you'll miss me from your berth.
And my form will soon be lying
Meath the oceans briny surf.
Tell my father when you meet him,
That in death / prayed for him,
Prayed that might some day greet him.
In a world that's free from sin.
Tell my mother. God assist her,
Now that she is growing old;
That her son would glad have kissed hor.
When his lips grew pale and cold.
Hearken, brother, catch each whisper.
IT'S my wife speak Of now;
Tell, oh tell her how l missed her.
When the fever burnt my brow.
Tell her she must kiss my children,
Like the kiss l last impressed
Hold them as when last / held them,
Folded closely to my breast.
Twas for them 1 crossed the ocean,
What my hopes were I'll not tell.
But they gain an orphans portion,
Yet he doeth all things well.
Bring them early to their Saviour,
Putting all their trust in God,
And He never will forsake them,
For He says Sc. in His word
Tell my sister I remember
Every kind and parting word;
That my heart has been kept tender
With the thoughts of memory stirred.
Tell then I ne'er reached the haven,
Where sought the precious dust,
But I gained a port called Heaven,
Where the gold will never rust.
Urge them to secure an entrance.
For they'll find their brother there,
Faith in Jesus and repentance
VIII secure for each a share.
Hark! hear my Saviour speaking:
IT'S His voice / know so WE'LL
When am gone. then don't be weeping,
Brother, here's my last farewell
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
Ba.e Ball Fans Not So Bad.

Ed Mexican found that fight follow
ers can boot and howl louder than base
ball FANS. INC" recently gave decis-
ion to the man that ninety-nine per
cent of the crowd thought had been
whipped: e The, Kisses he received
made him imagine Goose Trust had
been ganized.-Clevefanf World.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
WHY Such a Tokens

Each member Of the Harvard base
ball team that defeated Yale last June
in the final game of the series has re-
ceived a tall pewter stein, inscribed
with the dates and scores of the three
games and the names of the player
Boston. Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
SOME NOTES OF INTEREST TO
UNION WORKMEN,

Labor Unions Accommodating refsuso
Funds-Rud Benz, an Energetic h.,-
Dor Organizer-End of Bi st'ita'''
The Late Father M'Giynn.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
Rusie and Grimm.

President Hart of the Chicago club
expresses the opinion that Rusie and
Griffin will play ball next year, but
neglects to enlighten the public Is to
his intentions toward Pitcher Thorn
ton, This player Is not earning 4 live
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23
w.,-M.ant encouragement

Her Mother-"Does he ever object
to you talking SO muchT Herself
II don't know whether to call II OBJ
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-02-23

Grows Sing In New Zealand.
The crow in New Zealand strikes as
,xeet 9 note IS any heard n the wood
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-11-07
Bryan Loses Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 1--WE have
been shot full Of holes" is the way
Bryan's closest friends refer to yesterdays
election. The crushing defeat ofthe Ne
braskan has brought deep gloom to the
populist national headquarters. Bryan's
choicest hope was for plurality of the
popular vote whether successful or de.
feated and the blow staggers him.
The great republican gains in Lincoln
and the state were least expected.
This morning it appears more than
probable that Mckinley has carried the
state. The fusionists yet hope to carry
the legislature which will insure Bryan q
seat in the United States senate. As soon
as Bryan heard of his defeat for president
his first question was concerning the leg
islature. The race between Poynter, fu-
sionist and DIETRICH, republican, for gov
ernor is very close. Another sorrow for
Bryan is the blow dealt his friend Petit
grew Of South Dakota.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-11-07
Peck Precinct.

Returns came in late tonight on Peck
precinct, one Of the democratic strong-
holds, showing only one majority for
Reid tdem.) over Hepburn (rep.) elector.
Clark, (dem.) received majority of / for
senator. Treisch ldem,) fos legislature
received : majority Of 28 and Mouuce
(dem.) majority Of ~. Kroutinser, for
sheriff, received majority of y. Nc
Convilie, for treasurer II majority. H.
shor and johnson had small majorities.
Ward, majority ~: Watson. i; chAney.
4; and democratic commissioners -
ceiyed small majorities.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-11-07

CHICAGO, Nov. THE nation has gone
overwhelmingly republican with the
coming of daylight and conservative esti-
mates from recent returns from the var
ious states there seemed no doubt what
ever that there is a republican victory in
all states which were thought to have q
betting chance either way. McKinley's
majority IS SO large that nothing but a
clean endorsement can be figured. Bry-
ans standing is remarkable in Missouri.
Where it was expected he would run
strong this mornings figures give Bryan
loss all along the line. St. Louis, how
ever. went democratic by one thousand,
though the normal republican major
ity is sixteen thousand. The best
information now obtainable shows
that the next house of congress
will have two hundred republicans
r49 democrats and s independents. The
republicans carried both the state and
national tickets in Kansas. Indiana was
given up by the democratic chairman
after midnight, while Kentucky is
claimed by both parties. South Dakota
and Minnesota are undoubtedly republi-
can.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-11-07
Mckinley ~ Sure.

NEW YORK, Nov. Mex Kinley,s
vote in the ELECTORAL college probably
will be aga. gain Of ~ votes over I6o6.
The indications point to Bryan receiv-
ing rs3 - against rs IN 1896. McKinley
carried all states that he did in IS except
Kentucky. where indications favor Bryan
but republican count seems otherwise.
Mckinley captures Nebraaka, Kansas.
Utah. South Dakota, Washington. Wy
oning, from the democratic column.
The popular vote will show decrease
from that cast in 1896.