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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

is concentrated on the lines best fitted 10 carry
IT.. 1t IS one OF the strangest phases of the vast
SUBJECT OF transportation that the shipper has
w'lfully shut his eyes to the fact that he is
directly and greatly concerned in every factor
OF transportation expense, and benefited by
every saving. He has seemed to think that
only the stakeholder is interested in the ecouo.
mics practiced by the companies, when the
truth is, every saving benefits the shipper. For
1t is ndisputabe that as carriers have been en-
aoled to carry mole cheaply they have volun-
tariy reduced rates and had they not done so
they could have been compelled to do so.
ut is the people who pay for every unneces-
sary agency and every unnecessary train.
Ought they not to be willing to work for
cheaper service, provided it is also better SER
vice? And lest there be some fear that such a
service might become inferior, beg to cite
few Instances to prove it need not be. Between
Boston and New York there is but one carrier;
between New York and Washington there is
but one interest in CONTROL and there is also but
one between Albany and New York, and yet
dare to say there is no better passenger service
IN America than is maintained by these three
monopolies respectively. Ne have but one
custom house and one postCfice-why have
more than one depot? We would become in.
dignant at the idea of paralleling canal, be.
cause in such case we would be taxed to sustain
an unnecessary public burden. But do we not
sustain every railroad, and encourage the con-
structon Of some that are not reeded? Do we
not pay the cost of every train and vet insist
that they be duplicated without reason?"
Fred Lehman OF St. Louis and Charles Gleed
of Kansas made short talks, approving Mr..
Kenna's theory and celebrating upon it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

THE FEDERAL court has overruled the law
passed by Kansas regulating the charges that
stock-yards may levy on the feed and yardage.
One judge is thus bigger man than the whole
legislature. The stock-yards want to con6scate
the stock ofthe shippers, and come pretty near
doing it. But the corporations can do no
wrong. And people vote for such a condition.
Under Socialism, the yards would belong te the
people, and the people would not pay cent
profit for them. But that would ruin the peo-
pie. Liberty is possible only with corporations
levying tribute. Appeal to Reason.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
ISN'T THIS COWARDLY?

A few days ago, Governor Yates, of Illinois,
issued proclamation asking the people of his
state for subscriptions for the destitute Boer
women and children of the concentration
camps. The proclamation was issued because
of petition signed by thousands of citizens of
Illinois.
Governor Yates was called to Washington,
and he had an interview with President Roose-
welt on the subject. At this interview, he told
the president, in effect that he had to issue
that proclamation, because the people of his
state demanded it, but that he would not attend
the big pro-Boer meeting at Chicago which was
the result OF the proclamation, nor in any way
give it his official recognition or approval.
This action proves Governor Yates veri-
table coward. He had perfect right to issue
that proclamation. 1t was his duty to do so,
under the circumstances, and if he possessed
the manhood that man in his position should
possess, he would stand by the proclamation.
Furthermore, he would have attended the
Chicago meeting and given it his sanction.
Furthermore, the president should not have
interfered in the matter. 1t was no affair of
his
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

PUBLIC ownership OF the telegraph lines to
the Yukon has already reduced the toll. The
scale of prices fixed experimentaliy yielded a
revenue which exceeded the estimate, and
Hon. J. Israel Tarte cut down the rates. Pri-
vate ownership of such line would have kept
up the rates and taxed the business all it would
bear. The failures of public ownership are
largely dwelt upon, but perhaps the people pay
more in dollars and cents for the successes of
private ownership than they would have to pay
for the failures of public ownership.-Toronto
(Canada) Telegram.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

WALTER WHITMAN, Washington correspond
ent for the Chicago Record-Herald, writes, re-
lating to the tariff discussion, to the effect,
though not in these exact words, that many
leading Republicans are in favor OF tariff re-
vision; that Mckinley, while in FACT he did
not recede from his protection views, saw that
a revision was necessary to quiet the clamoring
of the people; so, in his speech at Buffalo, he
favored reciprocity. According to New York
man high in the councils of the party, it was
McKinley's purpose to open up little 'suice-
way" in order to keep the whole dam from
washing out. That, according to his interpre-
tation, meant, fool the people in order to quiet
them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
BIG PRO.BOER MEETING.

A big pro-Boer meeting will be held in To-
peka in few days for the purpose of memorial
izing President Roosevelt in favor of the Boer
cause. The meeting will be addressed by the
best talent in the capital city-such men as
Rev. c. M. Sheldon, Chas. Gleed, Jas. A.
Troutman, Dayid Overmyer, A. M. Harvey,
Eugene Ware and L. A. Stebbins-various
political parties being represented.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
FOR SHAME

The army medical school at Washington has
adopted Munson's books as textbooks. These
books not only defend the army canteen, but
they advocate official houses of shame.
And this is "Christian" nation! God save
the mark
Has President Roosevelt, the commander-in-
chief of the army, any power in the matter?
If so, why does he not interfere in this damn
able outrage?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

A FEW days ago, Republican papers were
telling about the great amount of bank deposits
in the state, and telling their readers that it
was sure sign of prosperity. And now comes
the Kansas City Journal, saying that the de-
posts in the banks Of that city are rapidly de-
creasing, but that it is not an indication OF
lack of prosperity. Funny, isn't it?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

THE pro-Boer meeting at chicago, Sunday
night, was huge affair Bourke Cochran, the
eloquent I.ish-American orator, was the princi-
pal speaker. He paid high tribute to the
brave Beers, and the way he skinned the British
lion and hung his hide on the fence was
caution A collection was taken for the women
and children in the concentration camps, and,
in very few moments, $500 was raised
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

THE whisky trust has arranged for the ship
ment of 1000 barrels, or 100000 gallons, of
whisky to Hamburg, Germany, to avoid the
payment of taxes. The shipment makes two
train-loads. These whisky fellows are so
patriotic, you know.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

IT appears that the report that Oklahomas
new governor is gold Democrat. He's
goldite all right, but he is the chairman of the
Republican committee of the territory.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
FAVOR SOCIALISM.

At meeting of the Federation of Labor at
Scranton, Pa, Tuesday, large number of the
delegates advocated radical Socialist doctrines
It's growing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

J. RATS BURTON didn't succeed in knocking
Leland out of the pension agency. Leland has
been re.appointed. Where are the boss
custersi
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

skipped with 500, 900 of the banks money, or
money that had been deposited in the bank.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

A FARMERS elevator has been opened for
business at Delphas, Ottawa county. Two
hundred and fifty farmers have stock in the
enterprise.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

THE deaf and dumb institute at Olathe will
probably close on account of water famine.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

Commander John Hood, commissioned
from September %, 1901; Lieutenant Com
mander Edward E. Hayden. commissioned
from September 26. 1901; Lieut.. John b.
Patton, detached Culgoa. when out of
commission, to naval proving grounds,
Indian Head, Md; Lieut.. Charles p Burt,
to Naval Academy Annapolis. Md, Octo-
Der 10; Surgeon Charles f. Stokes, de-
tached Oregon, to the Solace; Surgeon
George \. Lung detached marine bar
racks, naval station. Cavite. p. l.. on re-
lief. to home and wait orders; Surgeon
Leckinski w. Spratling. commissioned
from September 2S, 1901; Surgeon LeckinS-
XII W. SpratliHS, detached naval hospital
Cayite. L. l., on relief, to home and wait
orders. Passed Assistant Surgeon Middle
ton S. Guest, detached naval hospital
Philadelphia, Pa, to the Solace, October
II. for temporary duty, on arrival on
Astatic station to the naval station Ca
vite, =. l.; Passed Assistant Surgeon Am
men Farenholt. to the Independence;
Passed Assistant Surgeon Moulton X
Johnson, detached naval station, Guam.
l.. l., on relief to marine barracks. naval
station, Cavite p l.: Assistant Surgeon
Carey ID. LanShorne, to naval hospital.
Naval Home, Philadelphia. Pa: Assistant
Surgeon William Seaman. detached Inde-
pendence, on relief to temporary duty on
Solace, on arrival at Guam, l.. l., de-
tached and to naval station; Assistant
Surgeon Herbert NJ. Tolfree, detached Co
lumbia, to the Solace temporary duty; on
arrival at Guam. l.. l., detached and to
the naval station: Pay Clerk Robert G..
Avery. appointed to settle accounts of
naval station. Port Royal. S. C.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
ARMY ORDERS.

Cant. George H Jamerson, Twenty
ninth United States Infantry promoted
from first lieutenant Seventh United
States Infantry. subject to examination),
will report in person to Col. Francis L.
Guenther. Artillery Corps, president Of
the examining board convened at Fort
Monroe, Va, at such time as may be re-
auired by the board to determine his fit
ness for promotion, and upon the compile
ton thereof viii return TO his proper sta
ton or to the place of receipt by him of
this order.
Capt Howard B. Hickok. Fifteenth
United States Cavalry (prcmoted from
first lieutenant. Ninth United States Cav
airy, subject to examination). viii report
in person to Col. Jacob b. Rawles, Artil-
lery Corps, president Of the examining
board convened at the Preside of San
Francisco. Cal. at such time as he may
be required by the board for examination
as 20 his fitness for promotion, and upon
tho completion thereof will return to the
place OF receipt by him of this order.
First Lieut.. Herbert NJ. Smith, assis-
tant surgeon, United States Army. recent
ly appointed. will proceed from Salem to
Fort Monroe Va. and report in person
10 the commanding officer Of that post for
temporary duty and by letter to the com
mandinR general, Department OF the East.
The leave of absence granted First
Lieut. Fred e. Buchan. Third Cavalry.
Division Of the Philippines, is extended
fifteen days.
Special orders assigning Liuet Col. VIII
liam +. Nose, Artillery Corps, u station
at Fort Columbus, y. Y, IS suspended
until fur, her orders.
Under Instructions from the President
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

Major Robert X. Evans, Twelfth Infan-
try, is detailed for service and to fill
vacancy in the AdJutant Generals de-
partmcnt
Major Robert X Evans United States
Infantry, assistant adjutant general, now
at San Francisco. Cal, viii proceed to
Vancouver Barracks, Washington, and re-
port to the commanding general of that
department, to relieve Lieut.. Col. William
Y. Richards, Seventh Infantry who will
join his regiment.
Leave of absence for one month is
granted Capt. Jesse NJ. Baker, quarter
master.
Lieut.. Col William II. Barry, assistant
ad1utant general. United States Army, is
detailed as a member o the board of
officers appointed September q, 1901.
Capt. William c. Rogers Twenty-seV-
enth United States Infantry Cpromuted
from first lieutenant, Seventh United
States Infantry. subject to eXamnatiOn)
will report in person to Liuet. Col James
b. Burbank. Artillery Corps president of
the examining board convened at Govern
or's Island. y. Y, at such time as he may
be required by the board for examination
TO determine his fitness for promotion,
and upon completion thereof will return
to the place of receipt by him of this or
der.
Capt James NJ. Arrasmith. Eighteenth
Infantry, is relieved from duty in the De-
partment Of the Columbia and Will pro-
ceed to San Francisco. Cal. and join his
company upon its arrival in that city
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
Navy Orders.

Capt. Frank WiIdes. detached navy
yard, New York, October 10; 10 home and
leave one month; Capt Benjamin F. TIL
ley. commissioned from september %
1901; Capt. John p. Merrell. commissioned
from September IS, 1901; Commander Uriel
Sebree, detached inspector twelfth light
house district. October Is. to command the
Abarenda and commandant naval station.
Tutuila, Samoa: Commander John f.
Pillsbury, detached all duty; to command
the Prairie when in commission; Com
mander Greenlief A. Merriam, commits
stoned from September %. 1901; Com
mander William II. Nauman, commits
stoned from September 2s. 1901, Lieutenant
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
LOTS BEaUEATHEp.
Land Granted by Maryland TO Revo-
IutiOnary Soldiers.

The viii Of Louis W Richie was fled
yesterday for probate. The document
bears no date. The testator leaves to
lots In the western part OF Maryland
which are known as military lots to his
brothers, Thomas A. and William NJ
Ritchic II 80 explained that these lots
were granted by the State Of Aiar,-i1. nd
TO her soldiers after tho-war of the Rev
oIutioa. The remainder OF the estate of
the deceased is left to his wife. Mary j
Richie, who is named executrix
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS.
Local Surgeons Selected for Freed
mRn,s Hospital.

The following temporary appointments
were announced yesterday in the lnte-
rior Department: Dr. John w Mitchell
of Washington, d. G.. first assistant sur
geon. at $500, FrSedman's Hospital. and
Dr. William Fl. Hughes, of Washington.
d. c., assistant Surgeon at SVW. at
Freedman's Hospital
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
l21c each.
SI.50 the dozen.

These are beautiful goods. and
the sale offers an opportunity to
supply present needs and to an
ticipate Christmas wants.
Tenth ST.. First floor. Centre counter.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
l21c each.
SI.50 the dozen.

so dozen Women's Hem stitched
Handkerchiees, all pure linen and
excellent quality-the dainty, ex-
trenlely narrow hem, one just a
triae wider, and then still a wider
hauY
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
Dainty
Books
At a Special Price.

We offer very attractive 10. OF
books in dainty bindings, white
and gold, and flowered covers,
printed on good paper; more than
fifty titles by prominent authors.
We mention a few:
The Creation Story, by Willism
Z. Gladstone.
Industry and Idleness, by Henry
Ward Beecher.
The Choice of Books, by Sir
josh Lubbock.
Miss Toosey's Mission, by the
author of 'Laddie
Love and Friendship, by Ralph
Waldo Emerson.
The Use ani Misuse of Books,
by Frederic Harrison.
J. Cole, by Emma Gellibrand.
The Beauties of Nature, by Sir
John Lubbock.
The Tribune Primer, by Eugene
Field.
The Young Man in Business, by
Edward w. Box.
Special Price,
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

SCOTS EMULSION is good for the old be-
cause It is aesily digested will give strength
and keep them IN normal condition of health.
and is most desirable for sickiy, delicate chill
dren.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

Mrs. NJ. Virginia Mohun and family
have removed from their former home
on Eleventh Street to No. 1905 Lydecker
Avenue. Columbia Heights.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
The Hest Prescription for Malaria

Chills and fever is bottle of Groves Iasteless
Chill Tonic II is simply iron and qunine in
tasteless form. No cuTe-no pay. Price 5Vc.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. James H Ricketts, have
issued cards for their golden wedding re-
ception, October u, at their home, 6IS C
Street northeast.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

Mrs. Annie NJ. Edgar and Mrs Lucas.
sr., will receive at Wimodaughsis
Wednesday, October 9, from 8 to
O'Clock
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

Mr.. NJ. L. Roberts, who was recently
appointed to an important position In the
Government Printing Office in Manila, is
now en- route to his post on the trans
port Hancock. He is accompanied by
Mrs. Roberts and their little daughter.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
Specials: /:

so dozen All-linen Handker-
chiefs, good quality, daintily
trimmed-some with footing, some
with lace.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Miller Bayer, of
Baltimore, have announced the coming
marriage of their daughter. Mary Edith.
to Mr.. Forest Helti Riordan, "Wednesday.
october 16. at noon, at the Bayer resi-
dence. in Baltimore
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

Miss Mabel Davidson and Mr. Alexan-
der Suter, of Lynchburg, Va, were mar
ried yesterday at the home of the brides
parents, lfOo Thirteenth Street. Only near
relatives attended the ceremony,
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
Special Price,
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Now that the housekeeper has
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The Washington times., 1901-10-09

Secretary Root, with his wife and
daughter, are now at Whitney Reserve.
in the Adirondacks, for the benefit of the
Secretary's health
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

The marriage of Miss Mary Killings
worth Brown, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel Wolfe Brown, to Mr.. Arthur Bon
amy lie Patourel Mesny will take place
next Saturday. Miss Elizabeth Brown
Will be the maid of honor and Mr.. Gif
ford de j. Mesny, of Baltimore, best man.
Mr. Mesny is one of the seven sons of the
late Judge Mesny, of Alderney Channel
Islands, England. His brothers are
conspicuous in the church and army, one
brother. the Rev. p. S. Mesny. being al
the British Embassy Church, Paris. and
another brother. the Rev. II. d. G. Mes
ny, recently appointed to the American
Church of the Holy Spirit, Nice.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

1t has been announced that the mar
riage of Senator Depew and Miss May
Palmer will take place in December, at
the home of Miss Palmer, in Paris.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

Miss Rochester has selected an early
date of the new year for her marriage
to Capt. Charles Menden Fenton, of the
Thirteenth United States Cavalry, who
has lately returned from duty in the
Philippines.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-26
(TIiE END J

RIVER lOLLUTION. Rhode Island
though the smallest State in the Union
has river pollution problem all its
own. In State covering so little ter
ritory, 1t is surprising to find stream
OF sufficient magnitude to force itself
to the front as State issue, but such
is the case with the Blackstone river.
This stream has It's rise in Eastern
Massachusetts and travcrscs Rhode Is
land from the north, entering salt
water near Providence {; but though its
course in the State is only l5 or 20
miles, so populous is the district
through which it llows in Massachu-
sets and also in Rhode Island, and so
important ale the manufacturing eslab.
lishncnts crowded upon its banks, that
1t may be considered one of the great
manufacturing rivers of the country.
With the growth of industries and pop-
ulatlon along its course, the Blackstone
has suffered the fate of many other
streams in the East, and has become
greatly polluted by an excess of sewer
age cmpticd into its waters. AS num-
Der OF towns draw their water supply
Tor city and domestic use from this
river, its pollution has become serious
matter and numerous law suits have
| resulted from its unwholesOme condi-
llon. Recently the u. 5. geological
survey has made arrangements with
l'rof. John +. Hill, of Brown Univer-
slty, providence, to make Il careful
study OF the blackstone river. He
will be assisted by two of his students,
and full records of the geology, meter
ology, rain fall and runoil' of the en-
tire watershed will be made and care
ful measurements of the amount of
water flowing through the river will be
takon.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-26

Mr.. Edwin M. May, of Mount Zion,
Ill.,, sends this story of the inscrip ton
in Vermont cemetery. 1t seems
that Jacob Green buried his cstimabc
wife Hannah and on the gravcstonc
was engraved: "'rhc Lord givcth
and the Lord takcth away; blessed be
the name of the Lord" He then con
soled himself by finding another wife,
Marie, who in course of time died and
was buried by the side of number one.
Her stone bore the significant words
-" cried unto the Lord and he heard
me and delivered me from all my
troubles"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-26

Holding her rOuHd the rutst aCiM one
arm. hCWtn the descent.
crowns" Saying this, he counted the
money out OH the table and fell to
laughing again.
Come" he said, "tcll me your sto-
ry."
told him ALL emitting only the men
tion OF the roses, and when | had done
hc went to the little box where Pom
pon lay wcaricd and asleep. He looked
ut the ape long and earnestly and NUT
tered:
You shall have n collar Of gold, mon
ami, for you have saved queen"
Then he came back, and we spoke for
awhile gayly of many things, for our
hearts were full of one thing which we
did not dare to speak of even to one
another.
At last he rose to go. AS he stood at
the door wishing me good night he hes
itated little and then went on:
"lt is good night and goodby, lie
Brusquct, The king has forgiven me
and l leave tomorrow with dispatches
for Coligny."
"IIcinr ! said. "rhc treaty Of Vau
| cclcs is waste paper. Good luck ant
| good fortunc"
waited until his footsteps had diec
| away. lie was wearing his willow
| bravcly and like Il gentleman. Then
| went back TO look at the queens roses
But six days after Coligny had at
/ tackled DOuai and stormcd Lens anC
the king had declared war agains
| Spain.
| iTUE END \
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-26

Even the clergyman. noble and in
spring as his vocation is, has now and
then his bad moments.
o, sir" said a poor woman to II
Scotch minister, who was by no means
popular preacher, g well do | like
the day when you give lis the scrmon.'
t" Indeed said the minister, flush
ing with pleasure, {" wish there were
more like you, my good woman; it is
seldom hear such words from any
one"
" Maybe Their hearings stronger
than mine, sir" said the woman,
promptly, {" but when you preach !
can always find good seat"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-06-26
DID n or SpEAk MIrII

DID NOT SPEAK WITH KNoLw-
EDGE.-On clear and beautiful
Sunday morning in a parish rot far
from Milwaukee, a priest was pleased
to note the presence at service of an
unusually large number of the male
members of his congregation, and,
since he had been informed of con-
siderable trouble in his flock, he con.
sidered it an opportune time to give
those present n friendly, yet pointed
sermon on forbcarancc. He chaaged
the men, particularly the married men ,
to he ever kind, courteous and con-
sldcratc to women, TO overlook all op
portunities for trouble, to be good TO
them and soliciuous Of their welfare,
and finished with mastery pcrora-
tlon relating to connubial dcccncy on
tho part Of usbands.
Shortly after he met an old and re.
spcctcd member of the church and
said:
Michael, was glad to sec you at
church Sunday. And how did You
like the sermon 2"
We'll, father" the old man an
swercd, the language was bcautchiful,
and the delivery was foine; but, be
Jabbcrs, father. if you was only married
about three months you'd tell diff
forent storyP'-Milwauke Sentinel.