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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31
One of ingalls, PrettieSt Bits.

From Blue Grass in Kansas Magazine.
Grass is the forgiveness of Naure-her con-
slant benediction. Fields trampled with battle,
saturated with blood, torn with rusts of cannon,
grow green again with grass and carnage is
forgotten. Streets abandoned by traffic become
grass-grown like lanes, and are obliterated
Forests decay, harvests perish, flowers vanish,
but grass is immortal. Beleaguered by the sui
len hosts of winter, it withdraws into the i'm
pregnable fortress of its subterranean vitality,
and emerges upon the first solicitation of spring.
Sown by the winds, by wandering birds, propa-
gated by the subtle horticulture of the elements
which are its ministers and servants, it softens
the rude outline of the world. It's tenacious
fibres hold the earth in its place, and prevent
wasting sea. 1t invades the solitude of deserts,
climbs the inaccessible slopes and forbidding
pinnacles of mountains, modifes climates and
determines the history, character and destiny of
nations. Unobtrusive and patient, 1t has i'm
mortal vigor and aggression. Banished from
the thoroughfare and the field, it bides its time
to return, and when vigilance is relaxed, or the
dynasty has perished it silently resumes the
throne from which it has been expelled, but
which ii never abdicates, 1t bears no blazonry
of bloom to charm the senses, fragrance or
splendor, but its hoiney hue is more enchant-
ing than the lily or the rose. 1t yields no
fruit in the earth or air, and yet, should its har
vest fail for year, famine would depopulate
the world
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31
OUR ISLAND PROBLEMS.

Is there an understanding -alliance-betweeu
this country and England 1t certainly ap-
pears more so each day.
Here is one instance:
Speaking of the "island possessions" of the
United States, British official very high in
the government service in Hongkong, has been
applying the fruits of long years in colonial
work to the solution Of the Philippine question,
and he assumes to tell the United States what
we must do He says that in order that the
islands may become successful in business
way, three things MUST be brought about-free
trade, free admission of Chinese and expulsion
of the friars.
Another proof of this alliance is the fact that
America is feeding the allied army. A London
dispatch to the Chicago Record says
"The powers most interested in Chinese
trade hope that the existing disturbance will
prove dynamite to blow the open door still
wider open. The United States interest in
this policy is second to that of no nation in the
world. There is danger that if GER
tain European powers become the masters Of
Chinese territory, they will establish tariff reg
ulations which will seriously harass British and
American trade. Therefore, since the United
States wants no Chinese territory, if China is
to be dismembered it is our interest that Great
Britain should get the biggest slice possible, on
account of her policy of free trade
The Anglo-maniac who gave utterance to the
above insists that the American troops be kept
in Climate help Great Britain.
O, no; there's no alliance between this coun-
try and Great Rritain
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31
Senatorial District Convention.

convention of the Peoples party of the Seventh senat
oal district composed of the counties of Anderson and
Linn will be held at Kincaid Kansas, Wednesday, Sep
TENDER s. 1900 O'Clock The basis of represent
alton will be delegate for each 60 votes major frac
ton thereof E. Bush secretary of sate 1898
by the Peoples party.
Upon the above basis each county in the district will be
entitled to the following number of delegates
Linn county Anderson county 15
The convention will such other business
be necessary. By order of committee
H. A. STRONG, Sec'y. X. N. KERR, Chm.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

LAST week, we failed to men.oa the fact
that Caleb Powers, the Republican ex- secretary
OF state OF Kentucky, was convicted of COM
plicity in the murder of Governor Goebel, and
was sentenced to imprisonment for life. There
was one Republican on the jury, and he was
the first to declare his conviction that Powers
was guilty. Governor Taylor continue to stay
protection of Governor Mount, of Indiana
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

In his speech at St. Paul, Teddy Roosevelt
said, "All Democrats are towards" And now
he is trying to square himself with old man
Palmer, the gold Democrat candidate for presi-
dent i'll 60, saying, 81 didn't mean YOU" No.
he didn't mean any called Democrat who
helped elect McKinley--he only meant Bryan
Democrats
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

HANNA, III his opening campaign speech at
Ashbury Park, New Jersey, said, 81 d. not
care to discuss the issues That's the trouble
with the rest OF the Republican orators Tiey
are determined to dodge The Issues They do
not dare to discuss them
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31
COUNT BONI is BUSTED.

Anna Gould's husband has been compelled
to sell his finest hone-or his creditors sold it
for him. and not only the home, but lot of
horses and carriages, furniture, etc. These
shelf-worn bargan-counter" dudes are not
such great bargains, after all.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31
Democrats

ROOSEVELT, as governor of New York, re-
fused to allow Taylor, the Kentucky fugitive
from justice, to be taken back to Ke ucky,
from New York. In this action, Rooscv,l de-
lberately dehed the constitution. IS he a fit
man for the high office of vcc-presidcnt of the
United State?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

EVERY old soldier who called on Congress
man Peters for assistance in getting pensio.,
can testify to Mr. Peters efficiency and faithful
work in that line. The Second district never
had more faithful representative in congress.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31
ANOTHER FLOPPER.

There are so man prominent Republicans de-
serting the sinking G. o. p. ship that it is hard
to keep track of them; but there's one we must
not fail to mention--one of the latest and one
of the most prominent. 1t is Judge Samuel A.
Kingman, who was chief justice of the Kansas
supreme court for ten years. and who succeeded
Judge Horton. Judge Kingman has announced
his determination to support William J. Bryan
and the whole ticket.
Judge Kingman says: 81 am sorry that
am not as Young and active as l used to be. My
days of stump speaking are past, but find as
1 grow older my interest in public affairs and
my concern in the republics welfare grow
stronger. Tue policy of the Republican party
during the past four years has been such as to
absolve any patriot from remaining with it."
MAJOR TOM ANDERSON, TOO.
Major Tom Anderson says he can't stand any
more Stanleyism, and he's Topped.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

Gov w. EUGENE has been ordered by his
physician to refrain from reading the news
papers. Every time he sees Credentials
name in print, it gives him a chill.-Ft. Scott
Lantern
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

EX-GOVERNOR ST.. JOHN will soon enter the
campaign for Bryan, Breidenthal and the rest
of the ticket. He'll make it mighty interest
ing for the imperiaistic crowd.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

TEDDY and Mark are not getting along very
we'll together. Teddy refuses to allow Mark 10
censor his speeches, and that makes Mark mad.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

DUvALL and Campbell, Democratic and Pop
ulist candidates for congress in the Seventh
district, have withdrawn, and another candi-
date will be selected at Hutchinson.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

1T is claimed that plots to assassinate both
Mckinley and Bryan have been discovered
Mckinley has strong body guard
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

THE Liberty congress Cor anti-imperialistic
convention) left no one in doubt as to where its
delegates stand, or whom they will support for
president They are enthusiastic for Bryan.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

RUSSIA, Germany and France have given
Uncle Sam and Johnny Bull pressing invita-
tion to leave China
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

GOVERNOR SHAW, of Iowa, has appointed
Congressman Deliver to succeed Senator Gear
in the United States senate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

FRANK Brown says the story that he was Of
terng to bet IS, 900 that Mckinley would carry
Kansas was all fake
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

THIS 'rough.rlder" business is disgusting
sensible Republicans, as we'll as level headed
men of other parties.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

THE American flag floats over Pekng, China
Will Mckinley haul it DOWN Yes; if Johnny
Bull tells him 10 do So
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

A KANSAS boy, from Wichita, was the first
TO scale the wall around Pcking. Kansas never
takes back seat
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-31

SENATOR MASON, of Illinois, was billed for
a meeting at Sedalia, Mo-, yesterday but the
national Republican committee muzzled Mr..
Mason, owing to his anti-imperialistic ideas
The meeting was called OFT.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-08
WILL PUSH oN THE work.
Triton, ThomnsviIIe and Gulf VIII
Extend to Tallahassee

Townsville, Ga, July AT a recent
meeting in this city of the Board of Dlrec-
tors of the Triton, Thomasville and Gulf
Railroad Company, It was decided to
build without delay to Tallahassee. Work
on the Tallahassee section VIII begin at
this end in about ten days. The track lay
ing gang is now on the outskirts of
Thomasville. The piles for the bridge
across Mitchelrs mill pond are being
driven. When this has been finished. the
remainder Of the track can be laid in a
day.
A. L. spicer has been appointed depot
agent at Townsville for the new rail-
road. He is already on the ground and
arranging for his labors 1t is said the
schedule for the new road will be an
nounced in about ten days. Advantageous
freight rates are expected for Thomas
vile.
The celebration of the completion Of
the railroad to Thomasville has been post
poned until July 10. as by that time the
roadbed can be surfaced up, and the track
got into better condition for the running
Of heavy passenger trains. Great prepara-
lions are going forward here to make the
celebration a success.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-08
COTTON LETTERS.

New York. July Hubbard Bros. &
Co say: A reaction in Liverpool came as
anticipated last evening Under the good
crop reports continued in the Chronicle
this morning. our market opened 10 10 u
points decline and improved steadily dur
ing the morning, closing steady at 5 to
points decline on the new crop and 'he
same quotations for August. While the
trade feel the crop is improving and look
with alarm at the revolution in China
they are not yet prepared to believe the
crop has recovered from the conditions
existing up to the end of June A bad
bureau report is expected on Tuesday for
that month. Rumors were current that
a settlement had been made in, Liverpool
by the shorts, but there appears to be lit
tie foundation for the report
New York, July murphy & Company
say: Liverpool advanced 5-32d on spots;
middling. 132d; sales, 7OCO bales. After
advancing about Std on old crops and
unchanged for new, the market closed be-
low yesterdays prices. A large straddle
business has been done this week in win
ter months, selling in Liverpool and buy
ing here. Liverpool was also affected by
the favorable weather conditions as re-
ported by the Chronicle.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-08
MADE MOONsHINE IN JAIL.
How "A Government Prisoner Says
He Entertained Himself.

Atlanta. July Matt Hardee. moon
sinner who has just finished serving SEN
tence in the tower, is authority for the
statement that the Federal prisoners op-
crate distilleries under the eye of the
jaiors, and produce a fair substitute for
mountain dew" The jailors say there is
nothing in Hardces story.
This is what he says: 1--WE can't do
without our liquor. 1t makes no differ
ence where We are When 1 was sent up
for the first time four years ago l made
whisky in the jail and when l came back
some time ago l rugged me up moon
shine factory at once. l took two coffee
pots for the boilers and after trading and
scheming with the other prisoners, l man
aged TO get rubber tube to make worm.
Then / was fixed so far as the aDpa-
ratus went, but the next thing was get
ting meal. You see, we government pris-
oners are allowed many privileges than
The others are not We can stroll about
the yard and into the Jail Office. the kitdh-
en-, and in fact, anywhere else We want
to, except into the street 1t was a small
matter 10 get meal from the cooks on the
excuse that l wanted 1t to parch or had
the heat and wanted it to rub on my
back.
After getting the meal, 1t was small
matter to make the real thing. You see
the plant is small, but we could turn out
about a pint every day. There were
other fellows who had stills also. and
after making an all night run, using com
mon tin lamps to get up heat, we had a
right good lot next morning. Then We
would proceed to get drunk. l made
enough money in Jail to pay my fare
home, just by selling my stuff to other
prisoners.
Il intend to make moonshine whisky as
long as / live Neither the government
nor anyone can break me up. | think
that l will come right into Atlanta and
set up distillery. 1t is more convenient
than in the country. You have the water
works that don't cost much, and that you
can arrange to run right into your still.
l own some property on Peachtree street
and on Smith street. l am thinking of
building store on Smith street and run
ming a barroom in connection with it,
OF course I will get a license to sell the
whisky but you can bet your last penny
that l am not going to pay tax on the
whisky I make.
You can see, can rig UP the still
in the cellar, let the smoke run out
through my chimney and turn out the
best whisky ever sold in Atlanta 1t won't
cost me much, the government will get
no revenue, and L will get rich. Whisky
is always in demand, and is the same as
currency.
II hope to set up the still In the next
few weeks, and then you can watch out.
There are several Of the boys not in jail
who are thinking of doing the same
thing"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-08
ARE GLOOMY IN COFFEE.
Poorest Crop Prospects That Have
Ever Been known.


Ever Been known.
Kirkland, Coffee County. Georgia. July
THE most gloomy conditions exist in
this entire section of the state. The crops
are practically lost and ruined from the
excessive and continued rains It is the
know that not one-third of a crop of cot
ton will be made, and the corn crop is
equally as short. Some farmers have
abandoned their crops. and are seeking
employment for wages.
More guano, mules and implements were
bought this year to supply the farms than
ever before, the prospect of good prices
for cotton stimulating the farmers to re-
newed energy and ambition. and they be-
gan work more hopeful and encouraged
than for years. but now bankruptcy
stares them in the face. 1t cannot be de-
MED that the greatest crop failure has
struck this section that has ever been ex-
perienced.
The rains have kept the land so badly
flooded that the plows could not run en-
hardly half time, and the grass and weeds
have completed the ruin. The gardens and
melon patches have Jared as badly as the
fields, and are hopelessly ruined.
The last. two or three days have been
fair and hot, causing the crops in the
drowned section to fire and turn yellow
and lice and rust in the cotton will now
upset all hopes
The merchants and dealers in fertilizers,
who have supplied the farmers with guano
and supplies, have practically no chance
to collect more than about one third of
amounts due them on these advances, and
business prospects that bore a bright as
pect a few months ago are now blighted
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-08
SPOT COTTON TAKES A JUMP.
ALL GRADES MARKED UP ale
CENT AT THE CLOSING CALL.

The Advance Due in n Large Mca-
sure to Crop News-Local Sentf-
ment Decidedly BuIlish at Pres
emit - Naval stores Market Well
Maintained Spirits Turpcntine
Firm at 43A Cents - Commission
Houses We'll Stocked with All
Kinds of Produce-LOcal and Tele~
graphic Markets.
Morning News Office, July 1.-The fea-
ture of the local markets to-day was the
advance of 3-l6c on all grades of cotton
at the closing call. The market was bull
le<ined firm at the advance, on sales Of
3i5 bales. Local sentiment is of de-
cidedly bullish character on crop and
other news affecting the market, and the
strong position of cotton just now is to
a large extent a fulfllment of expects-
tons. The futures market did not show
a great deal of strength.
The naval stores market closed firm at
4314c for turpentine. and finn and I'M
changed for resins. There was a fair
demand, though the volume Of business for
the day was not large. The belief pre-
walls largely to the effect that there may
be a lessened supply this year as re-
suit of many drawbacks, which may have
considerable bearing in maintaining pres
ent prices.
The minor markets were well stocked
with nearly everything this section af-
fords al this season of the year. The
demand was moderate, and a result
commission men found some difficulty in
unloading big stocks. In most instances
the stock on hand was of a perishable
nature, and had TO be got Off hands at
any price. Watermelons are plentiful, as
are also peaches and other fruits. The
wholesale markets were in the main UNI
changed. The following resume of the
different markets will show the tone and
quotations at the close to-day:
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-08
FIFTEEN YEARS AFTER WARDS.
Martin Lemon Returns to Athens At
ter a Queer Absence.

ter a queer ABSENCE
Athens, Ga, July AFTER an absence
of fifteen years, MIR. Martin Lemon, once
a well known planter of this section. has
returned to find himself forgotten by his
lands for the time, at least, lost.
Nearly a score of years ago. Mr.. Lemon
purchased large plantation. After
working it a few years, he placed his
brother in possession of the property and
left, stating his intention Of returning aft
er few months absence.
He did not return within the year. nor
the next year. His brother became alarm
ed and put advertisements in all of the
papers, seeking for the whereabouts of
the wanderer. After many years had pass
ed. Lemon was given up as dead.
Several years ago the brother, who was
IN charge of the farm. died. He left no
children and the ordinary advertised in
vain for the rightful owner of the rich
estate. But nothing was heard from the
missing man.
In the meantime. Martin Lemon, who.
after wandering in Mississippi. Louisiana
and all of the Southern states, had re-
turned and settled in Early county and
was prospecting. He finally bethought him
to inquire after his brother.
Great was his surprise 90 learn that
the brother was dead and the old farm
had been lost. He came ct once to Athens
and is now seeking the exact location Of
his farms. his right to which he will main
tain by law.
The wanderer could hardly believe he
was again in the Athens of his former
days In his busy and wandering life,
time had fitted by unnoted, and he has
just awakened TO the realization OF the
length OF his absence.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-08
NAVAL STORES.

Saturday, July 7.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE.- The market
for turpentine closed firm and unchanged
to-day at 43l4 cents, with sales of $50
casks for the day There was not a great
deal of activity shown, and the day closed
without any unusual features. 1t seems
that prices are to be well maintained in
the face OF good demand, which is MOI
interfered with by the deliveries when
are now being made by most factors. The
receipts to-day were ,101, sales $50. ana
the exports $50
ROSlNS.-The roein market closed firm
and unchanged to-day, with no transac-
lions reported. The demand was appar-
entity light, due possibly to the early
Closing. While no business was reportcJ
this does not mean that the market is
not an strong position. The prospects are
for the maintenance of values for the
present. The receipts were 3,O19. sales
none. and the exports 1887. The following
TUG hn
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-08
STOCKS AND BONDS.
Only Moderate Volume of Trading
in Securities.


New York, July THE stock market
was IN the doldrums this morning, with
scarcely enough way on to indicate tho
direction of the price movement. Yester-
days prodt-taking movement took all
snap out of the bulls and the bears are
olsinclined to renew a campaign in face
OF recent indications that holders are I'M
willing to let go of stocks
The closing CT TIE london stock ex-
change for holiday added another fac
Tor TO dullness. There was nothing more
Than sluggish drift of prices in symps-
ny with the movement of special stocks.
Louisville weakened a point ON doubts
about the dividend rates to be declared
next week. Illinois Central was pushed
up points on intimai0ns that The divi-
decd rate was to be advanced to 6 per
cent. Missouri and Ohio turned heavy on
realizing sales. There was some renewed
show of strength in New Jersey Central
on recurring rumors of control The whole
market weakened and fell below last
night on the surprisingly weak returns
of the clearing house banks.
The light volume of selling in the face
of this astonishing statement is striking
evidence Of confirmed dullness Of the
market The showing is quite ineXplica-
BILE on the basis of any known facts OF
the evidence of the tone of the money
market during the we k. The loan cen
traction Of $5,57S 600 seems to show clearly
enough that the stock market liquidation
in Berlin has been accompanied by ths
paving off of me of that cenler's heavy
obi gaucus to the New York money mar
ket. But what has become of the $2S'V'-
800 in specie and legal tenders when are
lost to the banks there is nothing "
show. Those institutions have gaiheu
early 81, 10000 from the sub-treasury' az.
coIding to the official statements OF una,
department. The market closed dull d'lu
weak under the influence OF the sts'0'
ment
7 he bend market has moved irregulars
in sympa by with 8 ocks and there ne'
be n little evidence of the expected pres,
ure for reinvestment of July DIVIDENDS anu
interest. Il.
United States old As advanced 3; the
and IS a. and refunding Is when lssueN
Il in the bid price.
To-day's total sales of stocks were ~
7o0 shares. including Missouri Paciho :"
80 shares.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-08

New York, July THE weekly bank
statement for five days shows the fol-
low changes:
Surplus reserve. decrease, 81, 30. ITS;
loans, decrease, $5,57S 500; specie. decrease,
N.365700; legal tenders, decrease, 81 .5O2.-
600; deposits, decrease, 5000. 800; crcula-
ton increase, $G7.1O
The banks now hold SIS. 5S9, 200 in excess
of the requirements of the % per cent.
rule.
New York, July Money on call nom
NAL; no loans. Prime mercantile paper.
&4QN2 per cent; sterling exchange steady
with actual business in bankers bill,
$4S69s for demand, and at 81 S37s04. 81 for
sixty days; posted rates, "a 50 and SASH.
commercial bills, &.s3Q4 s314; bar silver.
6lssc; silver. certificates. >61st d622tc: Next
can dollars, 4SAc. State bonds inactive;
railroad bonds firm; government bonds
steady.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-08
N GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
news AND VIEWS OF THE DAY IN
TWO STATES.

Wedding at SwainsbOrO-Hon. j. g.
Bush Nominated at cambridge.
Electric Cars soon 10 BE Running
in vaIdosta-YOung Lady Bitten by
u Snake A Farmer Beaten to
Death-Four Men Had Their Boat
Overturned and One Was Drowned.
The FacuIty of the south Florida
Institute Chosen.
Mr.. F. c. Smith of Swainsboro and Miss
fora Rountree Of Canoochee. Ga. were
married at Swainsboro Wednesday at the
home OF the brides parents, Rev. o. G.
Brown of Excelsior officiating. The bride
Is the daughter of Hon. W. r Rountree.
The groom is member of the firm Of }.
~ Gary & Co.