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

THE AMERICAN GIRL.
She has a way of looking many
things
Reserved or tender, sorrowful or gay,
The morrows promise, or the yester-
day
OF ancient wisdom. Old-world romance
clings
About the new-world need for ques-
tionings
Wherewith she qualities her keen sur
vey
or life in earnest or of life at play;
And subtle charm swift comprehension
brings,
Lies in her clear response to word or
glance,
Half ruled by impulse, wholly sensi-
tive
To others moods-she holds in eye and
lip
The sorcery which conquers time and
chance,
And pledges as the best earth has to
give,
The privilege of her true comradeship.
Charlotte Becker in New England
Magazine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
THIS Is BUSINESS

Here is an account of a colonizing
scheme likely to prove successful. 1t
is backed by Sir Thomas Upton, and
its object is commercial rather than
social. 1t seems that Sir Thomas can
not get the various vegetables that he
needs for his big system of restau-
rants as cheaply as he desires or in
proper quantities. So he has obtained
options. on 100000 acres in southeast
ern Georgia, intending, according to
the reports, to bring over lot Of Ger
man gardeners to cultivate the land
for him. Then he will ship to London
what they raise and distribute 1t
among his various branches through
out England. This enterprise starts in
the right way. There is demand for
certain commodities. A successful
business man looks about the world
for the place where they can be pro-
duced the most economically all
things considered, and then plans to
buy land there and send workers out
to till it. OF course the condition of
the German gardeners will be improv-
ed IL they come here. They will get
land more cheaply than in Germany
and they will have market for all
they can raise. But the relation OF the
enterprise to the social or economic
condition of the laborers is only Incl
dental. Its success, however, depends
entirely on it's recognition Of sound
economic laws.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
Growth of Suburha nism.

ct was not many years ago." says
Country Life in America, that people
lived in the suburbs as matter Of
economy. Now they live in these parts
because higher ideals may often be
attained here. From reports person.
ally obtained from twenty-eight Of
the largest cities in America, north
south east and west, it was shown
that during two recent years over
S420, 100000 had been incorporated and
spent in private purchases and the de-
velopment of lands adjacent to large
cities for suburban operations. Over
$50 10000 have been voted and spent
by, trolley and railroad companies to
extend their services beyond the
limits of these cities. Near
" half a billion of dollars have, there
fore. been invested within two years
in the proposed development of subur-
ban properties, in addition to the
millions of dollars already so in
vested.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

The LATEST man in Scotland is sale
to have been the Galashiels joiner
who, after repeated dismissals from
his employment by his master, was al
length forcibly laid in his coffin by
his shopmates, and carried off fol
burial by way of joke. On the way
they met a farmer, who asked If the
man was dead. mo-" was the reply
"but we intend to bury him. He is
that lazy he should not be allowed to
live" At the farmers request they
took off the lid. when the farmer asked
the lazy one If he thought he could
eat two or three boiled potatoes. care
they peeled?" inquired the man. mo.
replied the farmer. "Ah, weel, just lie,
the funeral gang on. London An.
swers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
NEARING GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP

NEARING GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP
Another step has been taken toward
the consolidation of the railroad sys-
TENS Of the United States in the hands
of single group of capitalists. The
formation of the Northern Securities
Company, with a capital Of 100000
900, for the purpose of holding the
stock of the Northern Pacific, Great
Northern and Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy railroads. clinches the arrange
ment by which 47,372 miles of western
roads, capitalized at about two billion
dollars. have been brought under one
control.
Practically this creates an entire
monopoly west of the Mississippi, and
it would be an extremely moderate
statement to say that the capitalists
who have united in the western deal
control at least one-half Of the rail-
road mileage Of the United States.
And it will be much easier for them
to obtain the second half than 1t has
been to get the first They know how
to go to work now, and they have the
money to do it. One railroad after
another will slide gently into their
| grasp until any passenger anywhere
who objects to travelling on their lines
can take trolley car or walk.
A few years ago this process would
have thrilled the nation with rage and
terror. We observe it with perfect
calmness now. 1t seems a long time
since the Interstate Commerce act was
expected to prevent pooling arrange
ments" between competing roads.
We have ceased to expect anything
from competition now in the railroad
business any more than in gas and
water. We have learned that concen-
tration in such matters is inevitable
and that the only question is whether
the concentration shall be in the pub
lie interests or against them.
Thus far the engineers of the rail-
road combination have done a most
useful public work They will con-
tinue to do a useful public work until
the last Independent road is brought
into the general system.
II the government had undertaken
to assume control of the railroads of
the United States a few years ago,
when every road was running on its
own hook, q would have found itself
facing az appallingly complicated
task. AS it is, the best business brains
in America are doing the work of
organization for it. They are smooth
ing out all the difficulties, consolidat-
ing the STATS, harmonizing the sched-
ules and creating one vast, smoothly
running machine. When they have
finished, all the government will have
to- do will be to assume the debts of
the system, issuing national bonds for
stock, and give the general manager a
commission from the president Of the
United States.
Some of these able capitalists are
working consciously toward this end.
The rest are doing the same thing I'M
consciously.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
OUR IMMIGRANT POPULATION.

It is interesting to know how many
of the 19,115,221 immigrants coming to
this country since 1921 are now living.
The recent census, by it's classical
ton of population into native and for
eign born, answers the question, and
we find that Of the total number of
immigrants, 547 per cent were living
in June. 1900. In 1880, 62 per cent of
the whole number Of immigrants at
that date were living. while in 1850
GA per cent were still in existence.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
GATES. Observation-Disclosures.

Mr.. John w. Gates Of the steel trust
must be very absent minded. Accord
ing to reports he bought his wife a
$4,000 pearl necklace year ago, but
forgot to mention the matter to the
customs collector when he landed in
New York. The press reports an
nounce that the matter has just been
called to his attention, and he has
handed over the duty, apologizing at
the same time for his forgetfulness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
c.tarrh csuno. he Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease Catarrh IL Q
blood or constitutional disease, and In order 70
cure IL you must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Halls Catarrh Cure Is not quack medicine
IL was prescribed by one OF the best physicians
In this country for years. and Is regular pre-
scriptiOn. 1t is composed OF the best tonics
known combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination OF the two ingredients Is
what produces such wonderful results In curing
Catarrh Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, u
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Among the recent appointments In
the naval service was that Of two gun
ners to be ensigns. Under the ruling
of the recent congress, promotions
from the ranks can now be made, and
the man who enters Uncle Sans serv-
ice as a common sailor now has the
opportunity of becoming an admiral
That this will add greatly to the eff
cheney of the service will generally be
conceded.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Kentucky is getting ready to organ
lie state bar association. We had
been under the impression that there
were very few men in that common
wealth who did not belong to such an
association.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
Gum Arabic Produced by Ants.

Gum arabic Is an emulation from
certain species of acacia. In order to
obtain the gum the stem must be cut
or perforated so that the juice may
exude, and we are told by M. Walter
Busse. who has just been investigating
the production of German East
Africa, that in the majority of cases
this necessary perforation is accom-
plished by ants, without whose labors
therefore, the world could not get Its
supply of gum arabic-at least with
the present ease, says M. Busse, as
reported in LIE Journal d'Agriculture
Tropicale (Paris).
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

The Bulgarian bandits have extend
ed their ransom proposition to the LIST
of January, at which time 1t is to be
hoped that they will turn over a new
leaf and sign set of good resolutions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Before growing warm in reprimand-
ing the New York hotel clerks who
turned ex-Queen Liliuokalani in cold
ness from their doors it might be well
to note that one of her suite bears the
name Of Helleluke.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

The advocates of vivisection for
criminals probably would secure
better reception for their plan If the
world had not had the bad taste to
embrace civilization a few centuries
back.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

feet will end the necessity Of further
killing, and clear the ground for con-
structive work in the islands, based
upon the genuine assistance Of the
people. AS 1t was with Cuba, so 1t
should have been, and should now be.
with the Philippines.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Bradstreet reports large sale of
Canadian steel in the United States.
This is another feather returned to
roost in our cap. The Cape Breton
plant was put in and is largely owned
by American capital.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Who said the bicycle had passed
from the scene forever? One hundred
and twenty-five of the machines were
stolen in this city in October.-Minne-
apolis Times
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

We have it on good authority that
that lively purveyor Of news, yclept
the Congressional Record, is about to
resume publication after several
months of suspension.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

A photograph is good thing. but a
good oil painting is better. The new
Chicago Bible is a good photograph,
but the King James version is better
literature.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Mr.. Carnegie ought not to feel con-
cerned about the problem Of disposing
of his vast wealth. The science Of
spending and that of getting are rarely
held by the same hand.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
THREE CHICAGO DOCTORS
Failed to Do for Miss Mabelle L.
LaMOnte What Was Accom-
plished by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I was in
an awful state for nearly three years
with complication of female troubles
which three physicians called by diff
ferent names, but the pains were all
the same. l dreaded the time of my
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

San Franciscos fogs are almost as
fatal as the venerable experiment OF
trying to run two railway trains past
each other on the same track.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

A contemporary remarks that, exclu-
sive of Alaska, we have public lands
enough for sixty Oklahomas. Yet there
is only one Oklahoma, and it is leading
all the states and territories in percent
age of growth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

The ease with which the gentlemen
from Bulgaria made way with theil
first ultimatum will doubtless excite
the envy of the sultan.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
AN INDUSTRIAL REPORT.

The Federal Industrial Commission,
which has conducted the most compre-
hensive investigation of trade, trans
portation and industrial conditions
ever undertaken in and by the United
States, will pass out of existence by
limitation of law on Dec. Is. 1t was
created three years ago, for term OF
two years, but it was found impera-
tive to prolong it's life year, in order
to enable it to perform the duty as
signed it. The body was composed OF
five members of the senate, five mem
bers of the house, and nine other gen.
tlemen named by the President, who
included in his list of appointees prom
inent labor leaders. The report of the
commission is contained in 10 large
volumes, not all of which are yet from
the press, presenting the salient points
of the evidence adduced before it, so
arranged and indeXed as to make 1t
comparatively easy to find all that has
been said on any subject. The findings
of fact, and the recommendations made
by the commission, are of great value.
The following tabular statement OF the
strength of organized labor on July 1,
1901, is submitted by the commission as
being within from $4,000 to 100000 Of
the actual figures, which are con-
stantly fluctuating quantity:
Unions affiliated with the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Magnanimity has not entirely dis
appeared from Georgia. The new dis
pensary system for the sale Of liquor
makes no distinction as to color.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

There is always finish lying in wait
somewhere down the pike. McGovern
got his, and Young Corbett will not
last long.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Spain is experiencing the coolest
winter II has known in many years
When things begin to go wrong they
always go the limit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Epigram by Bro. Parkhurst: A good
man feels bad when he is knocked
down. A bad man takes it as part OF
his athletic training.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Missouri's eastern account with the
firm of Kohn, Pepper & Co. has been
converted into Cayenne Pepper, etc.,
and it makes mighty good seasoning
too.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Hereafter, when the South American
city is not bombarded as advertised,
the management will be compelled to
return the gate money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

II your ears stand out like the dust
arrester on a Pullman car you have
criminal tendencies. Professor Lom-
broso criminologist, says so. He says
also that the little shell-like ear, which
is cultivated by some women as sign
of high birth, is heightened chimpan-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

A national coin is recommended for
the Philippines, to take the place OF
the Mexican adobe dollar.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
KANSAS AGITATOR.
sARNETT, KANSAS
KANSAS

The professor who maintains that
Jersey mosquitoes do not bite Ia guess
ing at long range.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Those highbinders of San Francisco
seem to have forgotten that highbind-
ing in that city always ends in high
hanging.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of -
acough cure-J. w. O'BRIEN, 3s2 Third Ave,
n. Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. 9, 1900 =,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Many good physicians and nurses use
Wizard Oil for obstinate rheumatism
and neuralgia. It's the right thing to
do.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Those Central Americans have to
stop and fight every few miles because
they have come to the sea or the steep
hills.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Half an houris all the time required to
dye with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
Sold by druggists, l0c. per package.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

When people talk about you, you say
it is none of their business" But
they make it their business, just the
same.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

II Lord Curzon has race question
on his hands in India, he would do
well to throw up his job at once.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

A bachelor always wonders what
is the matter with a baby when it
isn't crying. !,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
If You Cannot Sleep

The football player who is put out
of the game can't kick.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

FITS Permanently Cured dts nervousness aftsP
nrst days of DR.. Klines Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
DE- Z. II. KLINE, Ltd 9SI Arch ST., PHILADELPHIA, p.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

1t is no crime to be poor-unless the
word is applied to singers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

The hardest thing on earth is to act
pleased when you are disappointed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Some people are so good-natured
they are disagreeable.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Fame is something that makes lot
of fools want to shake your hand.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

You think you are so nervy; would
you dare to tear leaf out of a Bible?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Men have been known to lose on
dead sure things.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

THE BEST RESULTS IN sTARCHIN0
can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch, besides getting OF. more for
same money-no cooking required.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

take SEELYES NER-VENA. Soothes
the nerves and induces refreshing sleep.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

The man who boasts of being a cynic
Is not very dangerous.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Keep off an honest mans toes and
he will be a true friend.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

monthly periods for it meant couple
of days in bed in awful agony. final
ly made up my mind that the good
doctors were guessing; and hearing
from different friends such good re-
ports of Lydia T.. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound, l tried that. l
bless the day l did, for it was the
dawning of new life for me. l used
five bottles before 1 was cured, but
when they were taken was well
woman once more. Your Compound is
certainly wonderful. Several of my
friends have used it since, and nothing
but the best do ever hear from its
use. Yours, MABELLE L. LAMoNTE,
222 E. 31st St., Chicago, lll.-s6o0o
forfeit If aboue testimonial is not genuine.
If Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound could cure Miss
LaMOnte-why not you? Try it
and see for yourself.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick wO-
men free. Address, Lynn, Mass,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

ioCoi 'A'A 0''N'"
It will he seen that, in round num-
bers, two-thirds of all organized labor
is included in the Federation.-Penn-
sylvania Grit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Man is the only animal that eats pie
and employs physician.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Envy shoots at others but only in
jures itself.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13
WHY 1T Is THE BEST

is because made by an entirely different
process. Defiance Starch Is unlike any
other, better and One-third more for 10
cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

MIRO. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces In
dsmmation, allays pain. wind collie Csc bottle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Don't Ruin Your Health
nv eating too much meat. ATLAS OATS
IL cheaper. healthier and more nutritious
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

RED CROSS BALL BLUE
Should be in every home. Ask your grocer
for it. Large 2 OF. package only cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

The swimming instructor is apt to
be immersed in business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-13

Stops the Cough and
Works OF the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c-
New-York tribune., 1901-01-06

and Japan, which placed the latter among the
great military Powers of the world. In the
same years the Philippine rebellion against
Spain occurred. France proceeded to the entire
conquest of Madagascar in 1896 and another
Cuban rebellion began. The next year saw the
foolish and futile Jameson raid. the British sup
preston of Ashantee horrors. the end OF Italy's
Abyssinian enterprise in the disaster of Adowa.
the advent of Weyler the Butcher. in Cuba and
the progress of the Anglo Egyr tian expedition
for the redemption of the soudan as far as Dom
COLA. In 1891 came the troubles in Crete. ending
in the liberation of that island from Ottoman
msrue; Greece's disastrous attack upon Tur-
key; the Anglo-Indian war with the hill tribes
of the Afghan frontier, and Germanys seizure
of Kiao-Chau.
A war of worldwide import was that of 1898
between the United States and Spain. resulting
in the expulsion of the latter Power from the
Western Hemisphere, of which ii once claimed
to be sole lord, and the great expansion of the
territorial possessions of the United States. In
the same year Omdurman and Khartoum were
taken and the SOudan redeemed. and there Oc
Cured various petty revolutions In South and
Central America and in Hayti. The penultimate
year of the century saw the conclusion of our
treaty of peace with Spain. the outbreak of the
Tagal rebellion in the Philippines, the beginning
OF the British-Boer in South Africa, the
final extinction of Mahdsm in the SOudan and
the Cars Peace Congress of the World at The
Hague. Finally the century went out with the
Boxer outbreak in China and the invasion of
that empire by half dozen of the Powers for
justice, vengeance loot, conquest and what not,
in omnous campaign, the end of which is not
yet
Such is the and peace record of the nine
teenth century. II is a bloody one, yet may it
largely be said that these dead have not died
n'van" The vested iniQuities Of many centuries
have been swept away by the hot breath of war,
millions Of slaves have been set free, nations
have been redeemed from alien despotism, the
great principles of peaceful mediation and arbi-
tratlon have been securely established, and, on
the whole civilization has gone forward, both
upon the wings of peace and upon the thunder
Gus powder cart Of war.
If the century has not been more free from
bloodshed than it's predecessors. IT has at least
been more free from blood shed in vain, and has
brought the world perceptibly nearer TO the
hoped for century end when the Christmas bells
shall indeed
the thousand of old
Ring in the thousand years OF peace.
W. FLETCHER JOHNSON.