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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
SpradIey Not ParOIed.

John 6. Johnson and Sheriff Moore
plead Spradley's case before Governor
Stanley. Monday. Howard Hester was
there. too. protesting against Spradley's
parole. Hon. N. l.. Bowman was to
have been there, but district court was
10 session, and he could not be present.
MIR. Hester asked that the hearing of the
case be postponed until Mr., bowman
could be present. The Governor was
disposed to be fair and, after asking Mr..
Hester few questions, he SAID he would
postpone the case till May 18th, which
will be pardon day MIR. Johnson OBJ.
iected. and demanded an immediate
hearing, but the Governor refused to ac'
Crde to the demand, and said he would
hear the case next week, if that would
suit Mr.. Hester. Again Johnson objected,
saving he didn't want to wait. Then
the Governor asked Mr. Hester If Friday
OF this week to-day would suit him,
and Hester said it would So the case
is being heard now, as we go to press,
no doubt
A strong effort has been, and is being,
made by Spradleys friends to get him
out of the peniteutiary, and many false
reports have been circulated in order to
create prejudice against Hester In order
to obtain signatures to the petition for
a pardon, it was stated that Hester
would make no protest. In this way,
some signatures were obtained, and
some of the men who signed it, after
they learned the truth, asked that they
be given an opportunity to sign protest.
Hester said he thought he had done his
duty in the matter, and would not take
the time to circulate protest.
Reports were published in the Kansas
City Journal TO the effect that Hester
was not badly hurt; that the shooting
of Hester by Spradley was brought
about by reasons of political quarrel,
etc. etc. None OF these reports are true.
Every One WHO knows anything about
the matter is well aware of the fact that
politics had nothing to do with the
quarrel. These falsehoods were publish.
ed merely to create sentiment against
Hester. The fellows who circulated
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
State Sunday School Convention.

The thirty->ixth annual convention of
the Kansas Sunday School Association
will be held ut Topeka, Nav II, Is and
16. Thousands will n, tent. The prep
arations in progress ior the event are
the most elaborate hr many wears.
Among the speakers oi national renOwn
are Prof IA NJ. Ham,ll a,L Mr.. Marion
Lawrence, International Field Secretary
and International General secretary, re-
spect,vely; Mrs. II. II. tInmill, specialist
IN primary instructions; AMI Rev. b. w.
Spilman, D. ~. of North Carolina.
Prof + O. Excel will have charge Of the
music. Among the participants from
our own state are Rev {. NJ. Sheldon.
Rev. {. s. Nusbaum. Editor John Nc,
Donald, Mrs. Roxana Bcecher PreuSzner
and probably Governor Stanley. The
railroads offer rate of one fare FIR the
round trip. Topeka will provide lodg-
ing and breakfast free for d,ega tcs hold,
ing credentiale.
For additional information address. ],
II Darche. County President. Garnett,
or J. H. Engle, General Secretary, Abb
lenc, Kansas,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
WHY LOTTERY is FAVORED.

A special dispatch from Washington to the
Kansas CITY Journal of the 18th says the open
ing of the Kiowa and Cornanche country,
which is to take place soon, will be accomplish
ed by lottery. The reason given tor THIS plan
is that if the method used at the opening OF the
Oklahoma county, making runs used
in this case, the Democrats will get most OF the
land, because so much of the territory borders
on Texas. The Republicans, according to TINS
dispatch in the Journal, want to admit Okla'
homa into the Union, but will not do so unless
it can be made safely Republican. The dis
patch says the lottery plan will give the Repub-
licans the advantage in the opening, though
how they expect to gain the advantage over the
Democrats by that plan is mystery to us
Possibly some fellow who was connected with
the old Louisiana lottery is steering this new
plan so as to give the "capital prizes" to tav-
ored ones. Any way you look at it, this plan
is despicably small.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
HOPE TO CRUSH POPULISM.

Mckinley appointed John Capers, gold
Democrat, district attorney for South Carolina
Mr. Capers says he is Democrat, and always
voted that way until 1896, when he supported
the Republican ticket, and in I9oo he did the
same-because he could not endorse the Chi
caeo and Kansas City platforms or the candid
ate for preident, on account of their 'popustic
tendencies" He says "the commercial inter
ests, of South Carolina have repudiated the
Democratic party.
An article on this subject, by William f.
Curtis in the Chicago Record Herald (Rep.) },
saws Mckinley is "lending gold Democrats en-
couraqement in their efforts to place the better
element of the Democratic party in control of
affairs in South Carolina"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
Lone Elm Items.

Unfavorable weather for gardening.
F. yeitie, of Prairie View, was in Lone
Elm. Tuesday.
Earl Scranton is gaining experience in
manipulating an incubator. He has
more than eco Young chicks.
d. ,Sarver is on the sick list
The German-American Vaudeville Com
pany commenced series of entertain.
ments at the hall, Tuesday evening.
Some OF our farmers are buying corn
to feed.
Miss Maggie Kelsey returned from OF
tawa this week VT were misintorned
in saving she intended taking instruc-
tons in dressmaking
Geo. Woodruff has purchased one of
NJ. Carriers incest buggies
The Double Store is receiving new
goods this week
7. D. Miller and II. l.amay, of the
Elm Hous, were in Garne.t one day last
week
Messrs. Latham and Tucker, Of Kin
caid. were in town, Monday.
A. ". and S. NJ. Cooper, of Missouri.
were ut the Elm House this week
W. Williams drove to Gsrnett. Mon
day
Rev. Wilson. Of Carlyle, will conduct
services in the Presbyterian church next
Sunday, both morning and evening
The farmers must be using considera-
BILE wire fencing this spring. 1t makes Il
neat and durable fence. Some OF the
Kincaid merchants are coming to Lone
Elm to purchase wire fencing.
Although cold and drcar at present,
spring is here. The wee trrebud are
getting big, and soon will be leaves. The
robins and other beautiful birds are back
to enjoy spring as well as we. The rob
in, from the topmost twig OF the tree.
sends out his joyous song Of welcome tn,
first season OF the twentieth century.
The life-giving sunshine will soon trans
form the appearance of earth's surface.
Rev. Semple, a graduate from Baker |
preached in the NJ. +. church !
last Sunday evening. His discourse was
and practical.
f. Jenning. accompanied by ]. ID Hes
ter, went to the capital, Tuesday.
The work on J. u. Hester's house is be-
ing rushed toward completion. the plast-
erers are now at work, we understand.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
"DID FUNSTON DO RIGHT?"

Rev. Frederick Campbell, pastor Of the West
minister Presbyterian church, Brooklyn, preach
ed sermon last SUNDAY night the subject OF
which was, "Did Funston Do Right" Mr..
Campbell told how the expedition in which
Aguinaldo was captured was planned, and how
the Filipino commander was captured, saying
that Funston and his men had gone to Aguin
aldo with lie in their mouths. Said he, How
did Funston do right?" Is it right TO her Is
it right to use forgery-to use deception' Had
Aeuinaldo said and done the same things, and
had he used the same means in capturing Fun
ston or Macarthur, the American papers would
have been intensely indignant
1t does one good to hear minister tell the
truth about things instead of harping on "pat-
rotismn and the "bravery" of certain officers
of the army.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
"TRUSTS ARE BENEFACTORS."

Elverton r. Chapman, the New York broker
who was imprisoned at Washington hive years
ago for refusing to testify before senate COM
mite concerning sugarstock speculations OF
limited States seniors, was witness before the
Industrial commission on the 18th inst. N.Y.
Chapman said that ''trusts are really Punhc
benefactors'; that "they close factories and re-
duce expenses" Archibald S. White presi'
dent of the National Salt Company (trust), also
thought ''the trusts are public benefactors. .
He said: owe discharged one-third OF our
statesmen, but we raised the wages OF some OF
our employees"
But these gentlemen do not make it clear how
or in what way trusts are public benefactors'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

PoRro RICO is in a bad way. Thousands OF
her people are starving to death, aud many
others have committed suicide in preference to
dying slowly of starvation. Leading for'o
Ricans say their little country is IN much
worse condition than it was under Spanish DOM
nation. When this story was first published,
several days ago, the administration organs de-
MED it, but the evidence to prove the statements
is piine up to such d,gree that further den'a!
is useless Yet, i'll the face of all this misery,
it is stated that the Porto Rican tax must be IN
creased. In very short time, the lemon VIII
be squeezed dry.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

THE postal authorities at Washington pro-
pose to try to stop the Offering OF premiums oy
newspapers. The third assistant postmaster
general says the papers are cloggng the mails
and ''cause loss of revenue to the amount OF
from fifteen to twenty-five million dollars
wear. 1t is queer that the postal authorities
must try to saddle this deficit upon the news
papers. Why do they not begin by cutting OH
a few millions that the railroads are getting over
and above what they should receive? news
paper man has perfect right to get subscr'p-
tons by any honorable means he may wish to
employ, and the postal authorities have no
tight to interfere.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Ey-GOvERNOR BRADLEY, of Kentucky, IN
giving his evidence in the trial OF capt Gar
nett Ripley, indicted as accessory to the murder
of Governor Goebel, created great sensation
by discriminating "Governor" Taylor, who is
fugitive from justice. Bradley's testimony
should convict Taylor Bradley is Repuol'
can and the Republicans must take his testi.
mony as true Bradley's testimony reveals one
OF the most damnable plots ever known.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

Dom PAUL KRUGER is shrewd ola mau'
Some time ago, it was stated that he was an
exile from his country, but that seems to nave
been fake The real purpose OF his visit to
Europe was &c borrow money, and he gave as
security the gold mines of the South African
republic. He borrowed from men OF various
nations-even from English capitalists
now he has started home with the mouey, and
the war will be continued indefinitely. 1t the
creditors of any one country undertake to COL
lect their money, those of the other nations
will want to fight, so Dom Paul has them oy
the ears, and they can't squeal unless they want
TO fight. TO-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

GOVERNOR BARNES, Of Oklahoma, wasn't
re.appointed by Mckinley. fellow by the
name of Jenkins landed the plum.
KNOX, McKinley's new encouragement, as
sisted the British government in defeating the
Beers in the New Orleans mule case.
THE Britishers now say that DeWett is los
ing his mind. They said that of some of their
own generals who were licked by the Beers.
Snow in Missouri and billiards in the Indian
Territory in April are things not down on the
program, but have been experienced this year,
Just the same.
MACARTHUR doesn't want Aguinado to come
to America. Probably he fears Aggy might en-
tighten Americans as to the true state of affairs
in the Philippines.
THE way Vince Robb continues to Ego after"
the drugstore saloons of Ottawa in his paper,
The Guardian, is a caution. Vince knows
what he is talking about, too.
w. +. BUSH, lately OF the Fl. Scott Lantern,
is now connected with Wayland's paper, the APP
peal to Reason, at Girard. Bush is radical So
ciaist, and has "struck his gait"
SUGGESTION from Georges Weekly, Denver:
eve suggest as the next Republican nominees
Teddy Roosevelt for president, Freddy Fun
ston for vice.presdent, and hot stuff as the
platform"
Two HUNDRED natives of the island of Cebu
Gone of the Philippines) are holding out against
900 American troops, who are simply unable
to accomplish either the capture or surrender of
the natives
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

THE frauds at Manila are greater than at lrst
reported, and the authorities at Washington are
astounded at their enormity Secretary Root
has cabIed Macarthur for information. One OF
the accused officers is in Washington, and ne
has been asked for an explanation, but he d.
vulges very little information, So much tor
expansion. Well have plenty more OF the
same kind before this thing is over.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

THERE is trouble ahead for the big steel trust.
A strike is threatened by the members of the
Amalgamated association employed in the mills.
1t promises to be one of the greatest strikes
ever known in this country.
AT last, England has had to admit that she is
making losing fight in South Africa, and that
the Beers are gaining right along. 1t is report
ed that General French and several hundred of
his soldiers have been captured by the Beers.
THE police commissioners of Kansas City say
they are determined to stop the practice OF
women freuuenting saloons and drinking. OF
course no effort will be made to stop the men.
Why? "Whats sauce for the goose is sauce
for the gander."
THE F. Scott Lantern has again passed into
the hands of our friend James Burton. The
Lantern was splendid paper under Burton's
former management, and it will be as good
again, if not better. We hope Burton will
Give us some more of his cartoons.
THE management of the Ottawa Chautauqua
is making an effort to make the assembly better
and more attractive this year than ever before.
Among the noted orators who have been secur-
ed is ex-senator Charles a. Townc. He will
prove / excellent "drawns card, )" too.
THE governor OF Kansas will hereafter have
home at the capital The fine residence of
E. Bonnet, the bankrupt householder, has been
purchased and will be furnished for that pur-
pose. Stanley is i'll hurry to get into the
house, so that he may prepare to entertain Nc
Kiuley when he comes west.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

THE Kansas City Journal says the Priests OF
Pallas parade will probably be Abandoned be-
cause the money is too hard to get. The d.
rectors are thoroughly discouraged, says the
Journal, and will not even attend the meetings.
This is great story to come from paper that
is continually telling its readers of the great
prosperity being experienced under the McKin-
ley regime.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

them thought that if the Governor couln
be made to believe it was political
quarrel, he would grant the pardon
without question. Mr.. Hester says he
was we'll pleasee with the Governors
fairness in the matter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
A BIG COPPER TRUST.

The Rockefelers are organizing giant cop
ner trust which will be second only, in point
of capitalization, to the big steel trust lately
formed United States Senator Clark, OF Mon
lana is member of the copper tiust.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19
UNCLE DAVY IN LUCK.

D. H. Hehebower, formerly state treasurer of
Kansas. sold a tract of land in the Beaumont
Texas, oil district last Saturday, for 500, 900.
Uncle Davy is a lucky old chap.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

THE big steel (steal) trust intends to gobble
up all the locomotive works east OF the Missis'
sippi river.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-19

employees of the various watch-case factories
are ready to strike.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-01
AK FOR A WEAPON
JOHN RODGERS NARROWLY ES-
CAPES WITH HIS LIFE.
Pursued by John Collins, Who Seemed
Intent on Taking His Life
Rodgers's Injuries.

John Rodgers, fifty-two years OF age, re-
siding at 800 Macauley street. was as
saulted by John Collins yesterday afternoon
and severely cut on the head. hand and
arm with a broadax. The trouble yester-
day was a sequel TO a friendly act done
by Rodgers on Saturday night when Mrs.
Collins asked him to bring her husband
home. the latter being in a drunken condi-
ton.
Rodgers and Collins reside in the same
neighborhood and their families are init
mate and the two men were very good
friends. Collins protested against being
taken home Saturday night. and yester-
day afternoon armed himself with a broad
ak and went in search OF Rodgers. HI
found him at the corner of Macauley and
Michael streets. But few words were
passed when Collins struck at Rodgers's
head with the AK. Rodgers lodged and
probably saved his life by doing so. The
sharp end of the ak cut a cash on Rod
gers's forehead and he started TO run away.
with Collins In pursuit. Collins struck at
his head again and Rodgers threw up his
hand. receiving a severe cut on the right
thumb which nearly severed IL.
Rodgers kept running. with Collins at his
side striking at him viciously with the
broadax. Collins aimed a blow at Rod
gers's head again and Rodgers covered
his face with his left arm, receiving a
glancing blow which cut a right-angled
cash about three inches each way on his
elbow. Rodgers then got away from Col
Inns and went to the City Dispensary,
where his injuries were dressed. He told
Or. Jacobs of the trouble and said he was
thankful that he escaped with his lie, as
Collins struck at his head several times.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-01
RESULT In THE Fifteenth
JOHN woLSIFFER MAY BE DE-
CLARED THE NOMINEE.
The Election Officers Think He Is En-
titled to the Honor-Mr. Fan
ning's Statement

The result Of the primary TO nominate
a Democratic candidate for councilman in
the Fifteenth ward has not yet been def
nitely determined, but at a meeting OF the
judges and other officers of the primary
held at the Grand Hotel yesterday morn
ing it was unanimously agreed that John
Wolsiner ought TO be declared the nominee.
Chairman Tanning was present at the
meeting, and later expressed an opinion
that there would probably be no objection
raised by the other four candidates TO
Wolsiffer's election. The fact that he had
a majority of the votes even If Woods
was given the 17S votes which the voting
machine failed to record, the chairman
thought. indicated that Wolsiffer was the
choice of the Fifteenth-ward Democrats
for the nomination.
The officers of the primary made a thor
ough examination Of the voting machine.
and discovered that a small cog wheel
belonging 10 the mechanism which regis
tered Woods's vote had caught on another
wheel and prevented any further record
OF the vote. The vote as recorded by the
machine and the facts with regard to the
machines failure TO record the whole vote
were certified by the election officers to
Chairman Tanning. and IL Is expected that
he will announce the name OF the success
full candidate to-day. Chairman Fanning
said last night that he did not think II
would be necessary TO refer the matter 10
the Democratic city executive committee
as he believed the various candidates
would agree 10 Wolsiffer's nomination.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-01
YOUNG SOLDIERS DEATH
CLARENCE BAILEY TOOK COCAINE
TO RELIEVE SUFFERING.
Coroner May Order nm Autopsy To-
D~ny-Denth of Herman j. Roy,
Deaths.

Clarence Bailey. aged twenty. living at
640lz East St. Clair street. died suddenly
yesterday afternoon under peculiar circum-
stances. and an autopsy may be held on
his body to-day.
Bailey enlisted in the regular army about
three months ago. and was sent West to
Join his regiment. While waiting TO be
sent to the Philippines he was accidentally
hot In the breast one day. and was taken
to the hospital i'm a critical condition. He
partially recovered, and was released from
the hospital six weeks ago and sent home.
Since ne has been in Indianapolis he has
complained of having pains in his chest.
Yesterday he told his brother that he was
dizzy. and could hardly endure the pain.
According 10 the story told Deputy Coroner
Knox, Bailey took cocaine TO alleviate the
pain, and a few minutes later was found
dead.
DR.. Knox did not make a finding in the
case last evening, and said an autopsy will
probably be held this morning TO deter
mine the exact cause of death. 1t is be-
lieved that Bailey took an overdose of CO.
caine while attempting to stop his suffer-
Ing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-01
0STEOPATHS TO MEET.
Fifth Annual Convention to BE Held
at KirksvilIe, Mo.

Representative osteopaths from all over
the United States will soon be journeying
TO Kirksville. a little city in north Mis-
souri, that has been made famous by the
rise and spread OF ~osteopathy. and which
was the original seat of osteopathic learn
ing. There they will with the
founder of the science. DIR. A. L. Still. who
was himself a medical man and went
through the war as an army surgeon. He
is now in his seventy-third year, yet he
shows a ruggedness which would suggest
a man OF fewer years. Physically he is
tall. straight, and presents a rather plain
exterior. Mentally he is as bright and
quick as he ever was. Since 1893 his meth
cd of treatment has spread until it is under
legal regulation in fifteen States and prac-
ticed unmolested in as many more. Each
year the treatment has been pushed into
new fields of disease with great success;
new subjects have been added TO the os-
teopathic course as their need became
known, until now. instead of the old triune.
medicine. surgery and obstetrics, its friends
claim there is osteopathy, surgery and OBJ
%stetrics. Many interesting subjects are TO
come up for discussion at this, the fifth
annual meeting. DR.. +. w. ann of
this city. will discuss the relation of oste-
opathy to surgery. paying special attention
TO the surgical condition known as shock
A consolidation OF all present osteopathic
publications into one national official organ
will also be considered. This is said TO
have been a "red-letter' year for the sci
termined than ever to convince the public
oil the efficacy of the treatment by the re-
suits II gets. The recent registration of
osteopaths In Indiana, it is claimed, adds
dignity to the work in this State and pro-
tects the people from i-ncompetents. There
are bogus osteOpaths with NJ. ID. degrees
and without them. The medical diploma
is not a credential for the practice of os-
teopathy.