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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

| Trade represents the year 1900 as tn.
high-water mark Of the working class
es as regards increase In wages and
reduction Of hours. 1t was the culmin-
ating period in the upward movement
which began in 1896. The Official La
Dor Commissioner at London writes:
Not only did the general level OF
wages In the United Kingdom stand
higher at the end of 1900 than in any
other year for which statistics exist
but the rate of increase during last
year was unprecedentedly high II we
confine ourselves to the industries for
which 1t is possible to obtain definite
statistics, we find that no fewer than
1,l12,6S4 workpeople, or about one-sev-
enth Of the total employed, received
advances during the year amounting to
no less than f212,o00 per week, while
only 23.010 sustained decreases to the
unimportant amount of f2,S00 per
week. The net weekly rise of f209, 900
compares with f91,000 in 1899 and
f81, 900 in 1898. AS in the two pre-
vious years. by far the larger amount
of the increase is accounted Tor by the
rise Of miners wages, which rose on
the average nearly shillings 5 pence
(rather more than a dollar) per week
in the course Of the year, and account
ed for f16S,00O, or 80 per cent of the
total weekly increase of wages. TAX
ing into account the various dates at
which the changes came into opera
ton, it Is estimated that the addi-
tional amount disbursed in wages dur
ing 1900, occasioned solely by the in
crease of wages recorded in this re-
port, apart from any change in the
number of the working population,
was not less than G6,O00,0OO" Writ
record the first half of the present
year has accorded with the signs
which were not wanting toward the
end Of 1900 that the period of rising
wages was drawing to close. The
increases of wages, though still more
widespread than the decreases, have
not balanced them in amount, so that
for the first time since 1895 the net
effect has been fall amounting to
nearly 100000 a week, the decline be-
ing most marked in the mining and
iron and steel trades, which recently
had shown the greatest rise. In spite
of the great amount of alteration in
1900, 1t is recorded that only per
cent of those whose wages were
changed were engaged in disputes on
this account. This was largely due to
the extent to which wages in the coal,
iron and other staple trades are now
adjusted by Cancellation and wages
-rm IBI!mIs 10 'seIsos SuIpUs 'spIeoq
chinery. the cases of more than half
the workpeople concerned being ar
ranged by such methods.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18
INDUSTRIAL NOTES.

The report of the Pennsylvania bu-
reau of miners shows that ST. persons
were killed about the mines in that
state last year.
Labors greatest enemies are the
methods employed in the sweatshops,
the watering of stock, the abuse of the
injunction, and the employment of in
competents.-Utica Globe.
The Birmingham convention of the
International Typographical Union re-
fused to abolish the law subjecting a
member to expulsion who publishes a
falsehood about another member.
new national labor organization
intended to bring together all classes
of mechanics, helpers, and laborers in
the navy yards, and arsenals through
out the country, has been organized at
Washington. D. c.
At recent meeting Of Chicago
Typographical Union action was taken
looking to the celebration of the 50th
anniversary Of the organizatiA,
which will be reached next June The
printers union is recognized as one OF
the greatest labor bodies of the city.
In Owosso, Mich, the Federal Labor
Union has been enabled to increase
wages all over the city from rs to SO
cents a day. 1t has also succeeded In
having small children taken out OF the
factories by arousing popular senti-
ment against the practice.
In New Orleans, since the victory
of the machinists, the blacksmiths and
blacksmiths' helpers have secured the
nine-hour day and an advance in
wages. In fact, all trades are said to
have bettered their conditions. Street
railway employees. without striking.
have changed their hours from II and
IA to 10 and 101s. and wages have been
advanced from 1871 to Is cents per
hour.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

Thirty years ago." writes a con-
tributor to the Outlook, "coal-tar was
almost unknown to German industry;
but between 1877 and 1890 no fewer
than eight hundred patents were TAX
en- out on coal-tar derivatives, and in
1898 the industries connected with the
utilization of coal-tar-a former waste
material-yielded over seventeen mil
lion dollars in products" Equally i'm
portant developments have taken
place in this country, in the packing
business and other industries. II is a
fair inference that substances we call
useless" are so only because we have
not yet learned how to use them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18
Tho Egotiam of PA"

The young daughter Of the eminent
ploma, but she was not happy. Father
is SO egotistipal!" she sighed. why,
what's the natter" asked sympa-
thizing friend, who happened to be
reporter for the Washington Star.
well, after hearing my graduating es-
say, he wants to keep on writing his
own speeches"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18
Irvine.s Son Winning His Way.

H. B. Irving, the elder OF Sir
Henry Irving's two sons, was 81 on
Aug. s. As an author he is winning
recognition by his books Mr.. Irving
belongs to the greatly increasing band
Of university men who have become
actors, for he was educated at Oxford.
1t is now ten years since he made his
first appearance on the stage, which
he left for time in order to finish
reading for the bar. ~
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18
Kind to Tenants In DRY yeon

Uncle George" Pollman of Macon
county Is big-hearted Missourian
who displays his philanthropy In q
modest but PRACTICAL way. He has a
number Of tenants on his land. and
settlement DAY came recently. Just
before Its arrival he wrote to each of
them. iDclosing Cancelled notes and a
receipt In full. He told them that he
wished them to understand that they
did not owe him anything; that all lie
should ask the present year was that
they take good care of their families.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18
A Ribbon Secret.

In the room Of a college girl was
discovered, secret for an always per-
feet ribbon, stock or belt. She had
eight or ten little toy rolling pins.
such as children use,, in her ribbon
drawer, and on each she wound
smoothly as soon as she took 1t OF,
a belt or ribbon, fastening 1t with
tiny pin. The crush vanished Instant
ly from her neckwear.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

The Australian shipping trade con-
tinues to expand. In New South
Wales in 1900 it was larger than any
previous year. The total number of
vessels entered and cleared was 1882,
against $500 in 1899. OF the former
6,30S were under the British flag, and
724 under those Of other countries.
Notwithstanding the significance Of
these figures We are daily informed
of the decadence Of the British en-
pire, and of the enormous growth Of
the marine of other countries.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

The Board of Directors of the Ma
tional Association of Boot and Shoe
Manufacturers of the United States
recently held an executive session at
Detroit, to discuss trade topics. 1t Is
understood that a movement is on
foot to have a universal set of shoe
styles and patterns each season to
which all manufacturers will adhere,
thus avoiding having to make several
dozen styles to meet the output of all
the other factories.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18
Governors Talk Over rlv pav,

Governor Shaw of low a and Govern
or Savage Of Nebraska recently met
In the little town of Dakota City. Neb..
where both delivered addresses to the
pioneers. Thirty years ago the two
governors were residents of Denison,
Iowa, the Iowa executive young law
yer and the Nebraska executive JUS
tice OF the peace. It happened that
the first case that Governor Shaw
tried was before Governor Savage,
then justice of the peace.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

During the nineteenth century 235
new comets were discovered, as
against sixty-two in the.. eighteenth
century. The nineteenth century also
beheld a greater number of large and
brilliant comets than did its predeces-
sor. The finest Of these were the
comets Of 1911. 1S43, 1858, 1881 and
1882. In the year 1900 only one peri
odical comet was known. Halley's;
now many are known, of which at
least seventeen have been seen at
more than one return to perihelion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

A poisonous fruit, supposed to have
the mark of Ewes teeth, grows in
Ceylon, and the tree is called Ewes
apple tree" The fruit is of an orange
tint on the outside and deep crimson
within, and each apple has the appear
ance of having had a piece bitten out
of it. This fact, together with its poi
sonous quality, led the Mahometans to
represent 1t as the forbidden fruit Of
the Garden of Eden.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18
REPRESENTS THE SAILORS.

William Penje, who has been in the
labor movement in Chicago for twelve
years past, has secured notable recog-
milton for that city in its new capa-
city as sea port as well as a lake
port by being elected president of the
International Seamen's Union of
America. This organization has in its
membership the men who sail in
American vessels from Atlantic and
Pacific ports and on the great lakes,
and it is a special mark Of distinction
for lake seaman to be chosen to it's
chief Office. Mr., Penje understands
the conditions throughout the entire
territory presided over by him, how
ever, as he sailed on salt water for
years before entering service on the
lakes. He is a native of Germany and
shipped in a German sailing vessel
when he was 10 years old. Later he
did service on both English and Amer
lean ocean craft. Since 1889 he has
sailed on the lakes and has taken an
active part in the affairs of the Lake
has been secretary since 1897 of the
latter organization, which is branch
of the International. For a time he
worked at setting structural iron dur
ing the season of the year that naviga-
ton was closed. and was member OF
the Bridge and Structural Iron Work
ers' Union. Mr.. Penje was first elect
ed president Of the International Sea-
mems Union of America in 1899 and
was reelected in 1900. He is a dele
gate from the Lake Seamen's Union
to the Chicago Federation of Labor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

There are many overworked people
in the world. for the rush for wealth
which characterizes this age causes
employers to demand much service for
small pay. But despite the enormous
load which already weighs upon their
shoulders, there are plenty of our fell
low beings who persist in bearing a
huge burden of guilt in addition
thereto
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

"You often hear 1t said," remarked
a street car conductor, that women
alw va get of the car backward, in
direct contrast to men,. who get of
with the moving car 1t is true that
they never observe the direction in
which the car is going when they
alight. The real popularity, however.
which all women exhibit Is that they
get of in the direction they wish to
60 after leaving the car. "-'Philadel-
Philadelphia Times.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18
A Cooking, Hint.

Before using cornmeal in bread al
ways scald it to soften its starch.
There is not time enough during the
baking for this to be done properly.
Do this by scalding half Of the milk or
water you use, then pour it hot over
the cornmeal. Next add the eggs, the
rest Of the cold liquid. then the flour
and baking powder sifted together
Good Housekeeping.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

AS you grow ready for it, somewhere
or other you will find what is needfu
for you. in a book, or a friend, or
best Of all. in your own thoughts
the eternal Thought speaking in yop'
thought.-George Macdonald.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

A young woman named Middlehurst.
who has been employed as weaver
In Manchester mill, has received an
lntimation that legacy of s1O 900
has been left to her by an uncle who
has died in Australia.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

Vegetarians rarely have craving
for alcoholic stimulants. In some OF
the sanitariums for topers their diet
is chiefly confined to bread and fruit
After q few weeks of this treatment
the topper begins to lose all desire for
1ntoxicants.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18
OUR COOKING SCHOOL.
Chill Sauce.

Peel twelve ripe tomatoes and fou
onions. seed two green peppers ant
chop all these vegetables fine, thel
mix. Stir into them four tablespoon
fuls Of sugar, two of salt, two tea
spoonfuls each Of ground cinnamon
cloves and allspice, one teaspoonful O
ground ginger and quart of vinegar
Boil steadily for at least two hours
When cool bottle and seal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

through gray silk cord which follows
the jacket edge. New shape in revers.
the leaf pattern; the same idea repeat
ed at wrists. Two circular shaped
ruffles on the skirt. Hat of inter-
woven birds plumes and velvet folds.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

Age never takes the music out of a
hound lite. The old violin responds
to every tone which reaches 1t, and
gives 1t back softened and purified by
its own qualities. But let 1t be cracked
and damaged, and 1t ceases to give
forth its bewitching sounds.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18
KANSAS AGITATOR.
BARNETT, KANSAS
KANSAS.
eARNETT,

The largest bronze statue in exist
ence is that Of Peter the Great, in St.
Petersburg. 1t weighs one hundred
tons.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

In gray popoline de chine, with
decoration of brussels lace, and puff
fings Of the material on sleeves and
bodice. The belt is composed of three
folds of dark gray velvet with little
set bows; the same idea is repeated on
the stock. The bodice apparently
laces with gray velvet ribbon around
steel buttons, but In reality opens
under the pleat.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
SOME ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
UNION WORkMEN.

The Wages Of Workmen Vary Greatly
In the Different States OF the Union
Alabama Cotton Spinners Receive IL
Cents q Day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

Peace is easier kept than made, and
easier broken than kept The worst of
men can break 1t, but only the best of
men can make it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

Two pounds Of beef (ribs) or NUT
ton, one tablespoonful of dripping
onions and green peppers to taste, fou
slices Of. toast, little black pepper
garlic, vinegar, thyme, raisins, olives
tomatoes.
Heat dripping in saucepan, put int
1t the ingredients Qeave peppers Who'll,
and mince garlic), cover closely ant
stew thoroughly. Serve on toast.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

Wipe the leg of mutton with damn
cloth, then wipe dry. Put into a GOV.
cred rooster, dash cup Of boiling
water over 1t and roast at the rate Of
twelve minutes to each pound Of the
meat. Fifteen minutes before serving
remove the cover of the rooster and
brown. II you do not use a covered
rooster haste the meat every fifteen
minutes while cooking with the gravy
in the pan.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-18

HIGHEST BRITISH WAGES,
The annual report Of the Labor De-
partment Of the British Board Of
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01

A Colfax. Washington, man has
invented a machine drill which It is
claimed. will strike 2l6 blows by the
four pound hammer per minute. The
machine is operated by one man who
simply turns a crank which revolves a
wheel to which is attached four 4-pound
hammers, each striking the drill with
terrific force and is calculated to do
the work of eight men. The machine
weighs only IFS pounds.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01

Like bad dollars. all counterfeits Of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve are
worthless. The original quickly cures
piles. sores and all skin diseases. Kin
ney & Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01
Railroad Patents.

A single firm Of Patent Lawyers. C
A. Snow & Co.. Of Washington, D. c.,
have in the last year procured 1880
patents for their clients. many Of them
for rejected inventions. c. A. Snow
& Co. have been accused of railroad
ing patents through the Patent Office,
but they insist that this locomotion is
better than ox-carting them, for by the
latter process the inventor often di e
before he gets his patent.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01
From Baker City.
Office of Warshauer Bros.
Baker City. Oregon.
Jan. 81. 1900

jam
Trib Co.: Observation-Disclosures find
money order 81. Send at once four
more bottles Of Trib by express. These
are for others. | myself have greater
faith in it than ever. 1t has proved it
self a wonderful remedy for ~chilblains,
as we'll as for burns. bruises, sprains.
etc, for which you recommend it.
When | came to work for the above
firm a few weeks ago | found one Of the
members suffering very badly with
with chilblains. had a bottle Of Trib
in my trunk chad brought it from Car
son where | had used it to cure a
sprain, and afterwards as a rundown
after a hard bicycle trip--lt makes a
man feel like new and | gave it to
him (Mr. Warshauer). 1t cured him
entirely. So your linament has found
another friend. Trib makes a friend
where it makes an acquaintance. He
thinks Trib is all right. You'can print
this if you want to, | wish everybody
knew how good Trtb is.
remain yours truly,
T. M. O'HALLoRAN.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01
10 all Sympathetic People.

Wnreas, in communication with the
hon. C. D.. Pierson, Consul General at
at New York City for the Orange Free
State Republic, the undersigned is re-
quested to present to the people Of
WadsWorth and vicinity a statement
asking their worthy cooperation toward
raising a relief fund for the distinct
purpose Of aiding the Boer widows and
orphans, who, through result of their
existing circumstances, sustained the
loss of their providers, | beg to state
that having submitted all matter relat-
ing to the above cause to the editor Of
the WADswoRTH DISPATCH, he offered
his valuable services and the DISPATCH
will receive funds, publish the name
and amount Of each contributor, and
forward the proceeds to the proper
channel. Most frequently thoughts Of
sympathy have been expressed by the
multitude Of this great American peo-
pie in behalf of the Beers; true, words
alone will render no immediate assist
ance unless applied by action.
Trusting in the cooperation of the
kind hearted people Of Wadsworth, who
have always been considered as a most
benevolent community, to express their
sympathy in the above cause, and
whether the trials OF the distressed
lead to success or not, you will still
bear the impression to your future con
tent as having acted in the generous
support Of the Boer widows and orphans
Of the South African Republic. Thank
ing you in advance for your kind So
licitatIon. Very respectfully,
A. R. KosswIc.
The editor would say Mr.. Kosswie
is well-known to us all, is possessed Of
proper credentials to pursue this work,
and such credentials may be seen al
this office. The boys in the machine
shops have contributed very literally tc
This Cause
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01

Cattlemen are considering the adj
visibility of ~re-seeding the Black
Hills and Eastern Wyoming ranges,
where native grass has nearly been
killed by the overcrowding Of cattle. 1t
has been fonnd that five grasses and
two alfalfas will grow In that section
without irrigation.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT ON
~ the fifth day OF February A. d. 1901. the
undersigned was duly appointed aud qualified
by the Second Judicial District Court. Of the
State of Nevada, held In and for the County of
Washoe, rs Administrator OF the estate OF
Arthur w. Macpherson, deceased, late OF said
County.
All creditors having claims against the estate
of said Arthur w. Macpherson deceased, are
hereby required to lille the same, with the
proper statutory affidavits attached, with the
Clerk of the said Court, within three months OF
the first publication of this notice.
L. A. JACKMAN,
Administrator of the estate OF Arthur W.
Macpherson, deceased.
w. H. A. PIKE.
Attorney for the Estate.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01

For the next few days E. Griswold
will offer great bargains in dry goods,
during his clearance sale previous to
taking stock. He is offering great
bargains in order to make room for
spring and summer goods.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01
Don't Do It.

Never become too sanctified to take
your seat with sinners. No bird ever
flew so high but that he had to return
to the ground to get something to eat.
Some men are SO good that it is hard
to tell what they are good for.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01

Millions of people are familiar with
DeWitt's Little Early Risers and those
who use them find them to be famous
little liver pills. Never grippe. Kinney
g. Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01

C. o. Cushman is State Agent for
Legitimate Oil Companies Of Kern
county, Cal. Write to him and be in
formed. Now Is the time to better
yourself financially.
Carson City, New.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01

Barred Plymouth Rock and White
Pekin Duck eggs; also a few Barred
Plymouth Rock ROSTERS for sale by
A. H. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-03-01
Something Good.

Nice fresh olives; fancy mixed
pickles; tomato mustard; evaporated
horseradish; genuine celery salt; at
E. Clay's.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-14
WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY
OUTSIDE interference
South American Republics May All
Become Involved in the Argentine
Chile Trouble.
(By Associated Press.)

New York. Dec. 14-According to a
dispatch from Buenos Ayres the follow
aing is received concerning the offer of
smediatiOn by the United States:
/. The United States minister in Santiago
Uniformed his government that President
ssRoca was disposed to accept mediation
q ,-ecretary Hay thereupon instructed
Minister Lord here to extend the good
offices to Argentine. Minister Lord con-
9erred with the foreign minister, Senor
Alcorta. who declared that he did not be-
lieve 1t opportune to accept foreign medi-
alton at the present time.
|. The Tribune, Presidents Roca's organ
strongly denies the truth of a dispatch
sent to the London Telegraph from
Washington, announcing that the Argen-
tine minister. Sens. Merou, requested the
mediation of the United States. The
paper says the Argentine minister in
Washington never did such a thing.
Brazilian and Uruguayan papers de-
clare that neither country could remain
neutral in case of war, in view of the i'm
portance Of the interests which would be
anected by the struggle.