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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20
Mrs. Chris. Winters.

Miss Mary Johnson was bornn low a.
lunc, 1865. She moved with her par
ents MIR. and Mrs. ]. +. Johnson, to
this place in 1873, and has ever since
lived in this vicinity. Fourteen years
ago she was married to Chris Winters.
For some time the two resided here, and
have always been in this ncighborhood.
This UNION was blessed with three child
rcn, all of whom survive their mother.
The deceased died last Thursday, after an
illness of only four days. The cause of
death was paretonitis.
Funeral services were held in Garnet,
Friday conducted by Rev. Ersliin, OF
Kansas CITY, Interment at Garrett.
She leaves two brothers, Chas. and
John Johnson, and two sisters, Mrs.
Harlin and Minnie Murphy, of this place.
Numerous friends in this city extend
their heartfelt sympathy TO the bcrcaved.
Republican, April 10.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20
State Convention.

The thirty-fifth annual convention OF
the Kansas Sunday School Association
will be held at Atchison. May 8, Q and
10.
Every Sunday school in the state is en-
titled to representation. Pastors and
superintendents are cx-oilicio dc,eg stes
Prof. II. NJ. Hamil, field secretary OF Il G
International S. S. Association; Prof l..
o. Excel, the celebrated chorus leader
and soloist, and Mrs. Roxana Beecher
Preuszncr. OF the editorial staff of the
Sunday School Times and of the Inter
nationals. S. Evangel, Rev. c. Nj. Shell
dom and DR.. Kephart, until recently gen
er,l secretary of the Pennsylvania assoc
n ion, are among the distinguished speci-
alists who will be in attendance.
The railroads offer rate of one fare
for the round trip. Atchison will provide
lodging and breakfast free to all accrcdit-
ed delepatcs For credentials apply to
your county officers orr to the general sec
rotary. Send credentials carly to Miss
Anna North, Atchison who is chairman
of the entertainment committee. For
additional information address the Kan
sas S. S, Journal, Topeka, or
|. II. ENGLE, General Secretary
Abilene, kas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20
Public Schools to Close

Prof. 5. A. Lough, Of Baker University,
will preach to the graduating class OF the
high school at the opera house next Sun
doy afternoon at $50. Prot. Tough is a
finished scholar, and may be depended
upon to instruct and please his audience,
Good music has been arranged tor.
The closing exercises of the grades will
occur at their respective rooms Thursday
morning, April 90, beginning at 9 o'clock.
Commencement will be held IN the
opera house Friday evening. Thsyear
class numbers 90, one OF the largest YET
graduated from the high school. Seats
will be on sale at Glass book store
Wednesday morning at 8 O'Clock,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20
Peoples Party Congressional
Convention.

There will be delegate convention OF
the Peoples partyat Paola, Miami coun,
tv, Kansas, for the Second congressional
district of the state of Kansas, ON the
II tn dav of July, 1900, at 10 o'clock a. m.
for the purpose Of nominating candid
ate for congress in said Second congress
ional district, and the transaction OF
such other business as may lawfully come
before it. The basis of representation is
one delegate for every 265 votes cast tor
mo. w. Lcedy for Governorin lS9S. ne
counties of said district will be entitled
TO the following number of delegates
each: Allen 5, Anderson ., Bourbon o,
Douglas g, Franklin ., Johnson Linn I,
Miami s, Wyandotte 10. BY order OF
the Peoples party congressional commit
tee.
\. W. WELLS, Chairman.
A T. ELDER, Secretary
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20
Struck Gas.

The prospectors struck gas "Wednesday
evening, about & O'Clock. The hole has a
great deal of water in it but the gas can
plainly lie heard, and the water keeps
constantly boiling There Is probably
enough gas i'll the well to heat all the
business houses of the city.
The prospcctors vii continue to drill
two or three hundred feet deeper, ii nee
cssarv. They are hopeful of finding gas
in paving volume.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20
Alumni Reception.

The sixteenth annual reception OF the
Garnctt High School Alumni, to the class
of 1900, will hc held at the Auditorium,
April 2Sth, beginning at O'Clock p M
The program is short and sweet y
Judge Schoonover will deliver the Post
Prandial address
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Miss May Johnson went to Chanute,
Wednesday, on visit.
Mrs. Wing Southland retained to
Chanute, Wednesday.
r. +. Wood, of Mont Ida, made us a
pleasant call, Saturday
Frank Neal left, to-day for Clarksyille,
Ark, where he has position.
Gus Graves left, Wednesday, on a bust
ness trip to Paris and Clinton, Ill.
]. $. Mason is improving his property
on Fourth avenue by building new iron
fence.
Myron Brown was down from Ottawa
over Sunday. His wife and baby return
cd home with him.
]. n. Rhodes is building residence
southwest of town, just east OF e.
Hampshire's home.
The box-social at the High Point school
house, Tuesday night was quite q success
despite the fact that the roads were very
bad
Rev. Hammond, of the Lutheran church
left. Wednesday. for Omaha, on church
business He will visit a daughter at
Sioux City before returning home.
VIM. Roberts, of Buffalo, Wilson coun'
tv, was in the city, Wednesday and yes
terday, visiting his old friend l.. d. Wal
rad lie is also a friend of r. 5. Ayercs.
Ed Haverfeld and wife gave farewell
party, Monday evening, in honor of Bert
Hay. a goodly number of Bert's young
friends attended, and they had splendid
time.
Advertised Apr. Goth, 1900. ID. w.
Adams, Samuel ], Crawford Lewis Cass,
J. Nj. Ewdards, Z. E. GIBSON, Frank
Hatchway, George Layett Joseph Stat
ford, George Station, Thomas Walker.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

eMy77o VERY Old maxim declares that 1t isn't econ
w omy to pick up pins the time IS Worth more
VIZ than tn: pins ,S S Ir.J S5sg n' y6 u' b saI
REQUIRES the daily removal Of The bodily excfetions
which are discharged through the pores Of the skin
These tiny mouths must be kept open, and they
should be opened only with pure soap
IVORY SOAP $3.50 PER CENT. PURE.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20
Delegates to Clay Center.

The Populst convention to select dele
rates to the Clay Center convention,
which will elect delegates to henational
met ut the court house last
Saturday, and selected as delegates to
Clay Center w +. Corney Ed Rebstock
+. 4. Baker and W. O Champc.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Ross RatclifI and Henry Weideman had
n quarrel at the Missouri Pacific depot
Tuesday and Ratcliff struck Weideman
back of the lett car with stone, making
an ugly wound Marshal Hamilton ar
rested Ratcliff and started up town
with him, but when they reached Crum S
lumber yard, Ratclf1 got away and ran
warrant was sworn out for his arrest,
and he was captured at Osawatome ana
brought home Wednesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Chris Monroe, son of DR. Monroe, for
merlv of this city, is very sick at OSa-
watomie. He has been confined TO MS
bed for three months, and it is feared he
cannot recover, 1t is the intention OF
he father to take him to Kansas City
for treatment if he gets strong enough
to be moved.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Miss Jennie Calvert came down from
Garnet, Saturday afternoon, and STAYED
over Sunday. Only those who have NV
ed here and gone away can realize what
it is to live in a good town,--Oreeiey
Graphic.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20
Mrs. Ada Dayis went to lola, Monday

BXNkA mn
Mrs. Ada Days went to lola, Monday.
Chalmers Monroe returned to Kansas
City, Monday.
A. Monroe, who has been very sick, is
ION the mend"
! M. Molonev made business trip to
Paola, Monday.
/ Earnest Stevenson left, Monday, for
! Avoca, Iowa, on visit.
Thos Altoft will sell his personal effects
and go TO Michigan.
DR.. w. S. Lindsay came down from To-
peka, Saturday. to see his father.
Mrs. Ada Bowman spent Sunday with
her sister, Mrs Sphinx Hesp, at Welda,
John Rupp, formerly of Greeley, is now
a strect-car conducror in Kansas City.
Mrs. Alb Herman and daughter Ada
spent Sunday with Mrs. Ben Henry at
Paola.
Mrs. Chas. d. Hunt went to Ottawa,
Friday, on a visit. Charlie went up
Saturday.
Mrs. Martin, of Yates Center, came
over, Saturday, to visit her brothers, the
Gilbert boys.
Mrs. Chas. Putnam, of Richmond,
spent Sunday with her parents, J. A.
Niece and wife.
Scott Elliott returned from the Indian
country, Mondav-and he didn't lose his
scalp while there.
Mrs. c. w. DeWolf and Mrs. Harry
DeWolf came down from Kansas City,
Tuesday, on visit.
Bert Hay lett, Tuesday, for st. James,
Mimi. The good wishes of host OF
friends accompanied him.
W. f. Corney, of Westphalia town
shin. and Ed Rebstock, of Lincoln town
ship, were callers, Saturday.
Miss l.vdick, OF Omaha, who has been
visiting DR.. Kirkpatrick and family lett
Tuesday, on her return home.
Miss Jessie Richards, of l.aCygne, VINO
was the guest of Miss Stella Brooke a
couple of weeks, returned home, Monday.
Mrs. los. Mundell, of Greeley, took the
train here for Chcrryvalc, Saturday, to
visit her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Randall.
philip S. Mulkey, of Bush City, and
Miss Susie NJ. Nichols, OF kincaid' were
united in marriage by Judge Stein, III ms
office, Monday,
l. +. Johnson and wife moved over
from Williamsburg last week. ana nave
taken up their residence with their SON
; in-law, Chris Winters.
Miss Edith Capper came down from
Topeka on Thursday OF last week. on a
visit to her mother and sister Bessie.
She returned to Topeka, Monday.
Mrs. Evclinc Watson, who has been
down from Iowa several weeks. visit nR
her sister, Mrs. ]. b. Thornton, and her
brother, Hon. ]. d. Stevens, left Tues
day. on her return home.
w. X. Smith, of the Mont Ida neigh
borhood, paid us a visit, Tuesday ana
and added Il couple of dollars to our
wealth. He says the farmers i'll his VI
cinitv have lots of corn planted.
Miss Jennie Calvert came down from
Garnctt, Saturday afternoon, and stayed
over Sunday. Only those who have nv
ed here and gone away can realize what
if is to live in a good town,-Greeley
Graphic.
Chris Monroe. son of DR.. Monroe, for
merly of this city, is very sick at o'a'
watomic. He has been confined TO MS
he'd for three months, and it is feared he
cannot recover. 1t is the intention Oh
his father to take him to Kansas CITY
for treatment if he gets strong enough
to be moved.
=, ~ ,.1l- a.,l IJo,,v Wci1pn1au had
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

DR.. w. S. Lindsay came down from To
peka, Saturday, to see his father
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Mrs. Ada Bowman spent Sunday with
her sister, Mrs. Sphinx Hesp, at Welda,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

w. X. Smith, of the Mont Ida neigh
borhood, paid us visit, Tuesday, ana
and added Il couple of dollars to our
wealth. He says the farmers in his VI
cinitv have lots of corn planted.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Frank Neal left, to-day for Clarksyille,
Ark, where he has position.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Gus Graves left, Wednesday, on bust
ness trip to Paris and Clinton, Ill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Last week, the Kansas City house
which furnishes the paper for our eight
page edition failed to send enough paper
to supply our list. For this reason. we
were obliged to send out large number
of the four-page edition to fill the list.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

John Rupp, formerly of Greeley, is now
n strect-car conducror in Kansas City
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

is. Mason is improving his property
on Fourth avenue by building new iron
fence
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Earnest Stevenson left, Monday, for
Avoca, Iowa, on visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Thos. Altoft will sell his personal effects
and go TO Michigan.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

M. Moloncv made business trip to
Paola Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

A. Monroe, who has been very sick, is
con the mend.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Mrs. Evclinc Watson, who has been
down from Iowa several weeks, visit nR
her sister. Mrs. !. b. Thornton, and her
brother, Hon. ]. d. Stevens, lett Tues
dav, on her return home.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Mrs. Alb Herman and daughter Ada
spent Sunday with Mrs. Ben Henry at
Paola.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Chalmers Monroe returned to Kansas
City, Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Myron Brown was down from Ottawa
over Sunday His wife and baby return
cd home with him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Mrs. c. w. DeWolf and Mrs. Harry
DeWolf came down from Kansas lily
Tuesday, on visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Scott Elliott returned from the Indian
country, Monday-and he d!dn lose MS
scalp while there
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

X. +. Wood, of Mont Ida, made us {
pleasant call, Saturday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-04-20

Bert Hay LETT, Tuesday, for st. James
MINI. The good wishes of host o
friends accompanied him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-04
LATE LOCAL NEWS,

The old stone mansion on First North
street near the head Of East Temple,
formerly belonging 60 Judge Baskln'
has now been completely RACED 20 the
around. I'M order TO make room Tor TIE
now edlAce 10 be erected by Mr. Nc
r,ine when u was constructed years
ago. the Baskin mansion was one OF the
most costly and Imposing In the val
Icy
oliver Hodgson. the wen known con-
tractor was thrown from his bicycle
last evening with the result that one Of
his legs was broken midway between
the ankle and knee DR. Wilcox, who
attended Mr. Hodeson. found that the
Jagged ends OF the bone had protruded,
and that 20 had accumulated consider
able foreign matter q fact that VIII
make the healing 90 the limb some
what more difficult The break is very
painful and GO win be some time before
Mr.. Hodgson win be able Go appear on
the streets again.
The New Hampshire Fire Insurance
company entered The State today by
Fling o. COPY ot its articles of incOrpora-
ton with the county clerk and state
secretary. James *. shaw is'namcd as
state agent. The company is capital
lied FOR $4,000 with the privilege OF
increasing the same % $500 000
The City Council will hold q special
meeting this evening 20 consider the
question OF granting the salt Lake
Valley Railroad company a franchise TO
build Us road on First West street
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-04
TRESpASS SUIT AFFIRMED.
Supreme Court Decision in Case Of Peterson
VS. Bean.
Action Involved Right 10 Construct a
Ditch Ia Glenwood, SEWER County
Other cases

The Supreme court handed down an
opinion today In the case Of +. c. Peter
son vs. George 7. Bean. appellant, af-
armlng the judgment Of the court be-
low.
The action involved the right to con-
struct q canal or ditch upon PLAINTIFF .
land, adjacent 10 the town OF Glenwood,
SEWER county, and damages for tres
pass. The lower court found for the
plaintiff, awarding him damages In the
sum OF 81, and ent0ining the DEFENDANT
from further proceeding with the work
The Supreme court finds no reversible
error IN the record and orders therefor
that the judgment OF the lower court
be affirmed.
The opinion Is Justice BasMn's' Chlei
Justice Bartch and Justice Miner con-
curing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-04
Methodlst Conference.

Chicago May 4.-The devotional ex-
erclses which prefaoed the third ses-
sion OF the Methodist Episcopal general
conference were conducted by Rev. ii.
J. Cozine OF Puget Sound University.
Bishop Warren presided over the busi-
ness session.
Caleb n. Buterworth, the lay dele
gate from New Jersey, was in his seat
The committee 10 which the protest
against his being seated was referred
having decided that his credentials
were sufficient. There were many del
egates In the house with resolutions
and papers concerning the Amusement
question. Rev. William Fawcett OF
chicago. though not "A delegate himself
had given his views In favor Of greater
liberty IN the matter 0f amusements 90
a delegate. while G. W. Pearson ~ the
Northwestern University handed his
play 70 Secretary Monroe today 9th
ems admitted having resolutions on
The subject as one Of the most Import
am before the conference.
The first business OF the session was
the presentation OF the reports Of the
various committees for the past quad
rennium.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-04
An Old Time Salt Laker Suddenly
Passes Away,
HEMORRHAGE OF THE LUNGS
Found nc His Residence This morn-
Ing In Pool OF BlOod-Body
l. Removed 10 ,. y. Taylor's

Thomas X. Gibson. an old resident Of
salt Lake, was found dead In the house
occupied by him No 20 ~ street,
about 70 o'clock this morning This
morning a telephone message was re-
celved al police headquarters announc-
ing that a man was found dead on
First and n streets and asked that the
patrol wagon be sent up Desk Ser
geant Livingston az once sent Ohicer
sperry TO investigate.
A HORRIBLE SIGHT.
Arriving on the scene the officer found
the aged man lying on his back on the
floor cold and stln In a great pool OF
blood. His white hair and beard were
dyed crimson with his own blood. and
altogether he presented a most CHASTITY
sight
From the signs about the place Il IS
evident that the old man had been dead
since 10 o'clock last night. and Il is be-
lieved that he died from hemorrhage Of
the lungs having been afflicted with II
for some time,
FOUND BY A FRIEND.
The man who first discovered the
death Of Mr. Gibson was Daniel Ken
nedy OF &c o street o friend OF the old
mans. He happened TO be passing the
place this morning and concluded 20
call on him and see II he could render
any assistance MIR. Kennedy Knocked
at the door but received no answer.
lie raped several times and finally
went TO the window and peered ln He
saw nothing TO start,l him, but felt
sure that something was wrong, and
going back 20 the door he forced II
open. The scene that met his gaze was
such as 20 transix him with horror.
DROPPED DEAD SUDDENLY.
All over the room were Clots Of blood.
The dead man lay on the floor his head
toward the door. A large 1--WE gallon
| can which had been half full u blood
was overturned and the contents spread
/ about the form Of the old man. On a
table stood a lamp, the chimney of and
q half burned match lay on the floor.
1t IS thought that Mr.. Gibson had
been sitting on a chair Vomiting blood
and reached out 10 light the lamp when
! he fell dead oyerturning the can.
There Were tracks Of blood In the ad-
joining room where the aged man had
! tottered around There was a slight
scratch upon. his face where IT came In
contact with the can when falling.
BODY is REMOVED.
Undertaken Joseph Z. Taylor was
notified and at once had the body re-
| moved TO his establishment The dead
mans son. James Gibson, an employe
OF the Z. G.. NJ. /. drug department, was
| notified Of his fathers death. He said
that he thought an inquest was un-
necessary but 1t is understood that an
Inquest win be held by Justice Kroeger.
An inquest was being held over th'
remains at the Office Of Justice kroe'
ger this afternoon.
Funeral from Joseph i. Taylor's un-
dertaking parlors, 1853 east First South
street, tomorrow, Saturday, 81 p. m
Friends invited.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Theater held one Of us old time,
glorious. packed audiences last night,
the sort that gladdened the heart Of
both managers and actors. The play
was one OF the wild and fancitul con-
glomerations Of nonsense with which we
are familiar under the name Of The
Twelve Temptations" the Devils Auc-
ton, ETC., the theme being much the
same, though the specialtles are all
more modern and up 70 date The
main features were the dancing the
c0stuming and the acrobatic feats Of
Md and Nod well delinoated In pam
tomime By Mr. Rosair and Mr.. Elliott.
Their work was on the highest order
OF that particular kind. Mr. Wilson's
Dutch American was also well done,
his trick bicycle being especially hui
morous. There was no one among the
ladies who deserved special mention.
though Miss Bloodgood did some neat
and trim speciality work. The show
is Of the kind that is built 70 please the
galleries and Il amply fulfilled is
mission last night
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-04
HAVANA PoLICE DEMoRALIzED
City Council Makes Serious Charges
Against Them.

Havana. May AIT a meeting Of tho
municipality Of Havana today II was
charged that the secret police were a
demorali2ed body and that the munich
pal police were not much better. IL was
further alleged that degrading ouirages
and abuses We're being committed Dy
the secret police. Many Of the coun-
cumen upheld these assertions, quoting
cases against the police Il was pro-
posed 10 disband the secret police and
the meeting finally decided TO send a
deputatlon 20 Gov Gen. Wood for the
purpose Of laying the cases before him
and asking him 20 arrive az some de-
cision In the matter.
The Nueva Pals, referring 20 the cor-
poratlon formed 20 develop the eastern
province Of cuba, says:
THE Americans understand the stu
alton. They are not giving more I'M
portance 10 political agitators In cuba
than these latter merit" q,
Continuing. the paper mentioned cans
upon the Cubana to Join In an enter
prise which Il says proves the CONT
dence which Americans have In the tu-
ture OF the Island"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-04
nnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnn
JUDGE TIMMONY'S COURT.

The few eases IN the police court this
afternoon were SOON disposed o. They
were an DRINKS with one exception,
that being the case Of Adrian Plntro,
who Is charged with disturbing the
peace on Commercial street Pintro de-
cllned to enter a plea until he consulted
with an attorney, aud the case was
continued until tomorrow.
Chas. Ryan, accused Of drunkenness,
said. 81 plead guilty" and the court
assessed him S3.
Richard O'Connor also ACKNOWLEDGED
his failing IN taking in a little too much
and he had the choice OF paying 81 or
spending three days on the rock pile.
John Gunth said Eyes, I'm guilty
too"
"SS" said his honor D.
John More got the heaviest dose o.
all. For his experience he was fined So
"and 10 YOU don't keen away from here
YOU win get 30 DAYS" said Judge Tim
mony. And court adjourned.