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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12
Mancbesfer.s Municipal Trams

In 1895, one year after Glasgow had
begun the successful operation of its
tramways, the City Of Manchester be-
gan to debate the wisdom of similar
action. The matter was carefully con-
sidered for two years. and 1t was fin
ally decided to municipalize the tram
way service of the city and install the
overhead electric system in place Of
horse traction at. the expiration of the
operating company's lease of the
tracks in 1901. The company endeav-
ored to withstand this project before
parliament, but its effort was unsuc-
cessful, and few days ago the first
reconstructed lines, comprising about
eighteen miles of single track, were
opened by the city with appropriate
ceremonies. Identification Of the
other lines is proceeding. ~.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12

According to correspondence issued
by the London foreign Office, SO per
cent of the slaves of Zanzibar and
Pemba prefer to remain slaves. Fewer
slaves applied for freedom in 1900
than in 1899, because the British COM
missioners over, most of the slaves
know they are not likely to gain much
present advantage, seeing that those
who were thrown at their own re-
sources have a difficult time to make
a living. The masters have been
kinder since the slave legislation was
enacted and seek to make their service
more attractive.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12
A Pair Of POStmen.
RY KATE M. CLEARY.

BY KATE M. CLEARY.
copyright 1901. by Daily Story Pub. Cs)
1t was a shock for Kennedy. He
had almost completed sorting out the
letters to be delivered along his beat
when he came on that one addressed
to Nora Dillon. He recognized the
chirography instantly He had seen
1t many times. The letter had been
written by Bertram Ryder. Ryder was
not only a fellow-postman, but MS
warmest and most intimate FRIEND.
Why, he had not known that Ryder
was even acquainted with Nora-the
girl whom he had come to love Win
a passion quite incommensurate WIN
his pay and his prospects.
Not that this latter fact would mat
ter If they really loved each other.
So far Kennedy had not dared to put
his affection to the test OF declara-
ton. But he had been screwing MS
courage up to that point for weeks
and-although he was far from being
q conceited fello-'-he had felt that
he was being encouraged by the pretty
daughter of the prosperous contractor
on Elm avenue.
If only she would come to the door
for the mail today! He would watch
her-would notice her acceptance OF
the envelope addressed by Ryder. The
thought spurred him to activity. He
fastened through with his work as
rapidly as possible, and went trudging
off on his afternoon delivery, his we'll
packed bag slung over his shoulder.
The glare of early summer lay hot
and yellow on the city streets. Crowds
Of well-dressed people were coming
and going. The laughter OF children
mingled with the silver dripping of
fountain in little green square.
But Jim Kennedy could only think Of
one opening door, which framed a
straight, young. girlish form in a gay
little gown. That was one of the
things which had first attracted him
to Nora Dillon-the fact that her pref
ty, bright garments, pink and hello
trope, and azure seemed somehow to
suit well her swift. sunny smile and
laughing blue eyes.
Kennedy's bag was considerably
tighter by the time he turned into
Elm street. His heart was beating
hard when he reached the comfortable
home of the billions. He rang the bell,
ind stood waiting, the letter in his
hand. He could hear the light, famil-
lar step he had learned to know and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12
THE LATE JUDGE WOODS.

THE LATE JUDGE WOODS.
success at the bar was rapid. In 1873
he was elected to the Office Of Circuit
Judge Of the Thirty-fourtb Circuit Of
Indiana and was reelected in 1878. In
1880 Judge Woods was elected to the
State Supreme Court bench. In 1888
President Arthur appointed Judge
Woods as United States District Judge,
succeeding Judge Walter @. Gresham.
On March II, 1892, President Harrison
appointed Judge Woods Judge of the
United States seventh judicial cir
cult, which he held until his death.
Besides a widow, two children survive
him, Floyd A. and Alice, both of In
dianapolis. He gained celebrity by is
suing the injunction against the rail-
way strikers in 1894 and sentenced
Eugene V. Debs and other officers OF
the American Railway union to Jail.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12

lOuhu Ill thC 6iooo eOAo S~NS
railroad near her home. A
neighbor caused tho child's arrest,
and there appears to have been nobody
to defend her. The justice of the
peace, whose duty it is to know the
law in such cases and to prevent in
justice instead of INJECTING 1t, has dis
played degree Of ignorance that is
highly discreditable. The mittimus by
which he meant to send the child to the
county Jail charges the prisoner with
"larceni and insoliting a lade."' The
spelling is merely surface indica-
ton Of the deeper ignorance Of the
duties of the position he holds. This
child appears to need little parental
care and attention rather than i'm
prisonment She was promptly re-
leased and sent home by Judge Tuley
of Chicago without trial.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12

snoulders-of course that was Bertram
Ryder.
He could hear the clear voice OF the
girl speaking with cordially.
Don't you worry, Bert" she was
saying. You can trust me to arrange
affairs so that no one will suspect
What's that? I'm an angel? Oh. no.
I'm not" There was a ripple OF
laughter. Goodbye. Till Tuesday.
them"
Jim Kennedy turned on his heel,
and went home, sick at heart. 1t was
the little maid Of all work who opened
the door to Jim when next
day duty forced him to ring
the door bell of the Dillon
domicile. And on the day following he
found himself waiting there rebellious
and miserable with another letter from
Bertram Ryder in his hand. This tim g,
although 1t was Nora who eagerly
opened the door. and stood as II wait
ing for him to speak, he only lifted
his cap formally, handed her the let
ter, and turned away without a word.
And as he strobe angrily OF, his
smouldering jealousy was famed to
fresh flame by the sight of Bertram
himself coming jauntily up the street.
1t was evident that he had received
leave Of absence, for he was in his best
civilian attire, and looked particularly
sanguine and joyous.
ssua11n old fallnWpp ha criad and
would have stopped Kennedy, but that
individual jerked free from the friend
ly hand laid on his arm, and strobe on.
Ryder looked after him in dismay, but
the next instant he had caught sight
of Nora. He sprang up the steps.
There was no need to send that
last letter, but l was afraid they
would not let me off. The old man was
very kind though, when l explained
the situation. Heavens, Nora, what's
the matter? You're white as ghost" "
Noras reply was distinctly feminine.
She sank down, and burst into tears.
BY the time he had succeeded In
wrestling from the girl the story OF her
sorrow, he began to divine the reason
of Jim Kennedy's sudden GOODNESS to-
wards himself.
I'll fix that" he assured her. Gust
as soon as this little affair is over
before we even leave town, I'll nix
that"
He was as good as his word. That
very evening he hunted up Jim Ken
nedy sitting moody and detected In
his lodging house.
Look here, Jim," he said, things
have got into a snarl, and I'm here to
untwist them. / was married this af-
ternoon-"
Married" echoed Jim. He started
to his feet as though stung. Mar
ried!"
Yes, to Cicely Barstow, as nice a
girl as ever drew breath. We've been
as good as engaged for year, but her
father objected to the wedding as she
has some money in her own right he
wanted to hold on to. My cousin,
Nora Dillon, has helped us out by CIV
ing Cicely my letters which went un-
der cover to Nora-at least the few
last ones l had to send that way, as
the old people were becoming sus-
picious. BY the way, Nora is feeling
pretty badly on account Of your man
ner to her lately. Suppose you go up
to the house and explain-eh?"
Jim grabbed his friends hand, and
wrung it energetically.
81 will-right off. Congratulations,
Bert! Good luck to you-and my best
wishes to Mrs. Ryder!'
Then beaming-faced young man
hurriedly furnished up his toilet, and
made his way to Elm street at pace
which would undoubtedly have won
him first prize in sprinting contest!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12
HiSb.vays Versus RaiIsOays.

An average speed Of forty-hve miles
Der hour, exclusive of stops, was made
by the winner Of the first run OF 2S2h
miles in three days automobile race
from Paris to Berlin. which is to be
finished today. Does this mean that the
railway is to yield to the highway?
In an exceedingly suggestive article
in the Tune North American Review
Mr.. Fl. G.. Wells foretells the recon-
struction of modern cities in this coun-
trv through the automobile moving
over new systems of broad, smooth
roads, carrying freight as well as pas
sengers, eclipsing railroads In enter
prise, comfort, adaptability. and speed.
and lengthening the limit OF the one
hours ride. and so the radius OK the
.urban district" to 100 miles.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12
GEN. MAKING GOMEZ.


not have been so much delay in the
action of the Cuban convention, and
adds: Our people simply want an OPP
portunity to develop their possessions
and live in peace, freed from the gall
ing yoke which has held them hereto
fore"
Undoubtedly Maxine Gomez is one
of the remarkable men of the age. His
career as revolutionist in Cuba was
one of strange adventure. Of many
sacrifices endured with indomitable
fortitude, of desperate courage in guer-
rilla warfare and of moderate opinions
as expressed since the freedom Of the
island was secured through the help
of tho United States.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12
A PROMPT Lesson.

The city of Philadelphia has just Of
fered tor sale 100000 Of per cent
bonds and has failed to find pur-
chaser. Only one bid Of $4,000 was re-
ceived. Some bond experts think that
the franchise scandal has impaired the
city's credit, as it well might. Others
say that the rate of interest offered is
too low. But however, that may be, If
Mr.. Wanamaker's original offer had
been accepted the city would have had
to borrow fave not tried instead OF
SO, OOO, OOCampIe. its agresaols,ly have
expectedO.STT & BOVINE. ChIs new
offer sh Pear Street, - dr, MSj tol-
en- frsl SOC. and sl.oo' al
amo'
prev
bond
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12
People end
* E,1,enfS
Che Lofe JudSe Woods.

Judge william Woods whose death
was recorded few days since, was
born on May 10. 1887. at Pennington,
Marshall County. Tenn. He left the
youngest of three children, the other
two being girls. At the age Of four
months William Allen Woods father
died. When he was 10 years of age he
took his share of the work on the farm
and continued for four years. He was
then sent to Wabash College, from
which place he graduated in 1859. After
leaving college he taught school at
Marion. Ind, which was broken up by
the outbreak OF the war. He began the
practice of law in 1873. Judge Woods
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12
aeneral Hobart Resigns.

General Harris C. Hobart has re-
signed from the Milwaukee public
library board after service of twenty
five years. General Hobart is now in
his eighty-ninth year. He was one of
the union prisoners who tunneled their
way out of Libby prison at Richmond
during the war Of the rebellion and
was twice democratic candidate for
governor of Wisconsin, the first time
in 1859 and later in 1865.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12
Gen. Gomez Visif.

General Maxine Gomez, the greatest
soldier of Cuba, came to the United
States with words of gratitude to the
American people. He expresses the
opinion that If the Cubans had UNDER
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12
Samuel Compers Hurt.

Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, is lying
i'll at his home in Washington, D. c.,
suffering from conclusion Of the brain
and a possible fracture Of the skull.
While his condition is critical. his
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12
Injusffce to a Child.

The ignorance or stupidity Of the.
constable and police justice who
brought 13-year-old girl from Matte
son, ILL.,, to put her in the county jail
in Chicago, almost passes belief. The
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12

child is TOO young
to go to Jail for
any crime, a fact
which both these
country officials
should h a., v e
known. Moreover,
her offense appears
to have been moth
ing more than the
taking of some eggs
from a hens nest
grass along the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12
COUNTESS OF STANFORD.

COUNTESS OF STAFFORD.
leaving no heir, the estate all went to
his brother, the Rev. Francis E. c.
Byng. The countess visited her mother,
Mrs Samuel Smith, at the Laurel
House, Lakewood, N. j., last summer.
The Countess has one daughter by her
first husband.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12

listen for coming along the hall with
) In, and suddenly the door had swung
back, and she was standing there, fair
and radiant in her crisp white gown,
her slim, erect young figure clearly cut
as a cameo against the soft green
gloom of the interior.
Good afternoon, Miss Moral" He
suatched of his cap, and stood lock-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12

ing down upon her. "a letter for you
this time"
For me?" she laughed, and held
out her hand. Il don't get many let
ters"
Jim did not offer to go at once. In
stead he stood in the same attitude,
his keen grey eyes striving to read her
thoughts-her every motion He was
conscious of a sharp tightening in his
throat at sight Of the blush that wav-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-07-12

In the war Of love who flies con.
quers.
The Washington times., 1901-07-31
AFRAID OF THE LAW.
A Physician Refuses to Give Atten-
tiOn to n Dying Child.

Francis Hessler, the eighteen months
old son of Frank Hessler, carpenter
died on a river steamer last night while
Colonial Beach. The child was not given
medical attention, although a physician
whose home is said to be in Savannah
Ga. was on board at the time. Passen-
gers on the steamer were more or less in
dignant. especially when the death of the
child became known, but the physician
persistently asserted that he could not be
blamed. because he had no license from
the District authorities.
Fer some time the child has suffered
from spasms and yesterday il was de-
terrnined to brig him to this city for
treatment Mrs. Hessler accompanied her
son. and took the afternoon boat from the
beach for Washington: Not long after
the steamer had left the Beach, the boy
was attacked with sDasms, while in a
atuteroom with his mother Mrs. Hess
Ter notified Captain Barker and others, in
cluding several ladies' and everything
possiblt was done for the child.
1t became known that a physician was
on board and many requests we're made
of him to treat the boy. The physician
declined lie said he had no ciSht to do
so. that he had no license to practice N
the District: that if he did so, he would
jeopardize his rights In his native state.
Women appealed to him. and he was
pre ssed on all sides to render medical aid.
but he steadfastly refused. BEFORE the
steamer reached this city, the ROY dled.
When Washington was reached at a lats
hour the death OF young Hessler was re-
ported 10 the police and later TO the
Coroner.
The Washington times., 1901-07-31
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Liquidation in Corn Followed by n
Two Cent Rally.

CHICAGO, July 30-Wheat had fair
recovery today. Liverpool was surprising
ly steady, only sd lower, and the sea-
board reported export sales yesterday as
being 14O loads and go today. Local
traders were short and covered. Com
mission houses were fair buyers. The
strength in coarse grains helped wheat
Primary receipts were heavy: cIearances
$4,000 bushels. Bradstreet's worlds visi-
Bile increased 100000 bushels. Weather
conditions in the Northwest were greatly
improved
There was easiness in corn early on fur
ther liquidation. The offerings were alb
sorbed by local traders. who were dis
posed to work for a reaction, until
2-cent rally followed. Late in the day
there was some commission house buying
but the volume of outside business was
much smaller than of late. Naturally
there Is great deal of controversy as
10 now much benefit has been derived
from recent rains. 1t will take some time
oelore a definite conclusion can be
reached.
tats opened firm. but turned easier in
sympathy with corn. On the decline
southwestern houses came into the mar
ket as heavy buyers. Shippers were also
good buyers. Shorts covered and good
advance followed. Cash sales were go 600
bushels. Country acceptances are fair.
tone to the hog market and the advanc.
in corn. Under an increased demand,
packers buying the nearby and commits
sion houses the January deliveries. this
market ruled higher, especially for lard.
and held the improvement at the close.
The cash trade here is improving and is
particularly good with the Western pack
ers- Provisions are strongly held.
The Washington times., 1901-07-31
ADULL AND HEAVY MARKET
Little Trading Done. and Prices
Sag Downward Again.
Slight Gains in the HALLWAY List
Shaded With the Course of the Day
The steel Iss.cs Quiet Pending
the Settlement of the strike.

NEW YORK. July S9.-Prices declined
in today's extremely dun stock market,
rot in connection with any definite news
Of an unfavorahle character. hut apFa-
reutly because Of the uncertainty as to
whether the preliminary agreement reach
cd between the President of the Amalga-
mated Union and the representatives Of
the United States steel Corporation would
be formally ratified by the union.
In addition 70 the uncertainty In this
respect the corn market had a harden
ing tendency. and notwithstanding that
the weather in the Central West was re-
ported perfect from an agricultural poii-t
of view, Chicago continued to send gloomy
advices quite radictory to the exhibit
of the weather map.
The market opened dull and irregular
and so continued throughout the morn
ing. There were only a few exceptions
to the generally sagging tendency of
prices. comparatively firm features OF the
railway list being ILLINOIS Central, Louis
willie and Nashville, Norfolk ard Western
and ST. Paul These stocks showed oc-
casionaily a fair degree of support, but
the slight gains made in each case were
shaded with the course OF the business
session.
Apart from the returns of railway traf-
fic for the month of June and for the
completed fiscal year. there was nothing
of any interest bearing upon the move
ments in the railway list. The Union
Pacific Company made a particularly
noteworthy showing. Aside from the
railway list there was no considera BILE
activity except in the United States Steel
issues, which, for the reason already
noted, were comparatively heavy. Sugar
Refining was fairly steacy, apparently on
the belief that the company would benefit
materially through the extension and the
development of its business in the West
Indies.
The so-called specialties were generally
firm, with noteworthy advances appear
ing in Amalgamated Copper and Pacific
Mail The local traction stocks were
again almost wholly neglected.
London was an unimportant factor in
the dealings, the irregular prices changes
furnished from that quarter being un-
attended by considerable dealings here for
foreign account. The money market CON
tinued extremely easy throughout the day
anc sterling exchange was a shade firrner.
The general trading was. in all respects,
of the character epitomized as a mid
summer market, being almost wholly for
professional account.
The Washington times., 1901-07-31
THE WEEKLY CROP SUMMARY
Western Late Corn Improved md
Eastern Yields PromiSinr

The weekly summary of the weather and
crop conditions of the country, issued by
the Weather Bureau yesterday, is as fol-
lows:
Intense heat prevailed during the great
er part Of the week throughout the CEN
trail valleys, but the temperatures during
the last three days We're more moderate
Good rains have fallen over large part
of the drought area in the Mississippi and
upper Missouri valleys. but drought con-
ditions have become more serious in the
Ohio Valley and Tennessee, where the
week has been rainless, except in a few
localities. In the Atlantic Coast districts
the weather conditions have been gener-
ally favorable, except over portions of
the Carolinas and Virginia where rain is
now needed The conditions were also
favorable on the Pacific Coast.
Recent rains have improved late corn
iE portions of Nebraska, Kansas. Okla
homa, and Missouri, but the early crop
was practically ruined before the rains
came. In Iowa the crop has sustained less
injury than in the aforementioned
States. and the rainfall has been copious
and well distributed. In the great corn
States east of the Mississippi River, ex-
cept over northern Illinois, drought and
excessive neat have continued with dis
astrous effects upon corn, which is now
in a critical condition. In Michigan and
generally throughout the Middle Allan
tic States and New England the corn crop
is In fine condition.
Nv inter wheat harvest is general on the
north Pacitic Coast. with good yields.
harvesting of spring wheat is well adj
vanced over the southern portion of the
spring wheel region. and has begun In
the southern Red River Valley Prema-
ture ripening has reduced the yield and
quality of the crop over the southern por-
ton of the spring wheat region, although
the thrashing returns show better Yields
IN Iowa than were anticipated. In North
Dakota and northern Minnesota the crop
has sustained but little injury from heat.
Oat harvest continues in the more
northerly sections. having been delayed
by rains in Michigan REPORTS of prerna-
ture ripening continue from the upper
Missouri Valley. A light crop Is indi-
Gated in the Middle Atlantic States.
The condition OF cotton over the great
er part of the cotton belt is improved
good growth and clean fields being gen.
orally reported In Missouri, Arkansas.
tennessee, and central Texas. however,
the crop continues to need rain and she'd
ding and blooming at top in these States
are extensively reported.
In the Ohio Valley and Tennessee to-
bacco continues to suffer from drought
but in Kentucky and Tennessee has with
stood the unfavorable conditions well In
New England and the Middle and South
Atlantic states the crop has made good
growth. Cutting and curing continue in
the Caroliras under favorable conditions
THE apple crop in the central valleys
has been further injured by drought and
heat, and very light crop is Indicated in
the Middle Atlantic States and New Eng
land
The Washington times., 1901-07-31
The New York Curb Market.

NEW YORK, July 30-Trading was on
a much smaller scale in the market for
outside securities today but prices in the
majority of issues dealt in showed
strength. Consolidated Tobacco As and
American Can common were the princi-
pal features Electric Boat common scor-
ed the largest gain, advancing points
from the previous sale to Is.
The Copper stocks were in better de-
mand especially White Knot Copper
which jumped up points on light trans
actions to Is. Tennessee Copper sold at
1S% and 1S7s. Apache Copper. $50 shares
found a market at 41%. Union Copper
brought 3. Seaboard Air Line preferred
was Y per cent higher at iSA bid. Con-
solidated Tobacco As were active; $780,