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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

Boston Herald: The experience
which France has had in the last TWEEN
ty years with shipping bounties fur
nishes strong proof that successful
shipping lines cannot be built up by
government subsidy alone to point
where they can shift for themselves.
Instead of arriving at a condition
where they can do away with the boua-
ty Of the government, the French YES
sci owners are always asking for more,
and will doubtless now get higher
rate, both for steam and sail vessels,
than that paid twenty years ago.
Should our own congress adopt ship
ping subsidy policy, We will doubtless
have the same experience.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
Injury OF Evil Associations.

Nashville Banner: The association
with Tammany has been positively
damaging to the national Democracy
1t could not have been otherwise. The
aid that the disreputable organization
may have given the Democratic party
in carrying national elections has been
more than offset by the i'll odor Of its
name. But the fact is that the Demo-
Gratis have never carried New York
election in a national contest, except
with those candidates who were antag-
onistic to Tammany and whom Tam
many sought to defeat in the national
party conventions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
Arbitration IN ILLINOIS.

The Illinois State Board of Arbitra-
ton is attracting the favorable atten-
ton of labor men by its activity in in
vestigating any troubles that may
arise, and in endeavoring to make ad-
justments in practical manner. 1t
has decided to hold monthly meetings
in Chicago so as to keep in touch with
the labor situation throughout the
state and be in a position to act
promptly in any cases that may arise.
In every instance where it is possible
the board will endeavor to avert
strikes. The members of the Arbitra-
ton Board have a wide acquaintance
with the labor men, and at each month
ly session they will invite others in to
talk over labor affairs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

The servant girl problem has been
solved in Norway to the satisfaction OF
all concerned. In large cities like Ber-
gen and Christiania there Is a central
employment bureau, under the direc-
ton of the municipal government, and
twice a year-one week before New
Years day and one week before St.
Johns day, the 24th of June-there is
general change of servants by those
who are dissatisfied with existing con-
ditions, and engagements are made for
the ensuing six months or the year.
Families who want servants fill out
blanks setting forth what Is required
and the wages they are willing to pay.
These are filed at the employment Of
flee and are noted in a conspicuous
manner upon blackboard.
Women or men in search of employ
ment go to this bureau during the
week named, examine the blackboard
and apply to the clerk in charge fol
further information. If they desire to
apply for particular position they
clerk. and II he is satisfied he gives
them a card to the lady of the house.
That card is good for the day only and
must be returned by the lady Of the
house before the close of Office hours.
If the girl is engaged the blanks upon
the card are filled out. with a general
statement as to her duties, the term
of service and the wages agreed upon,
and the card is filed away for refer
ence If necessary.
If the lady of the house is not salts
fed with the applicant she sends her
away and returns the card marked
mot satisfactory" to headquarters,
with the request that another applicant
be sent to her. If the applicant is
satisfactory, the lady Of the house pays
her a bonus of l kroner or kroner,
called hand money" that is, she
crosses her hand with silver as f.1 evil
dence of good falkland the girl
agrees to report for duty within one
week after New Year or midsummer
day, as the case may be. This is to al
low her present employer an oppor-
tunity to fill her place.
The law protects both the employer
and the employed. The employer guar
antees to give the servant a COM
Portable room, wholesome food, take
care of her If sick and pay her wages
regularly as agreed upon during good
behavior; while the girl agrees to per-
form her duties faithfully during the
term for which she is engaged. If
there is any complaint upon either
side it must be made to magistrate,
who investigates and decides between
them. A family cannot get rid of, a
servant during her term of employ
ment without official intervention. On |
the other hand, the girls wages are a
first lien upon their property for the
entire term, although judgment must |
be rendered and made matter Of rec
ord. If servant runs away from her
employer she can be arrested by the
police and imprisoned and fined.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
Industrial Notes,

The steamfitters and the steamfit-
tiers helpers have issued SO charters
since January l, 1901.
In the last twenty years the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join
ers has increased from 2,O42 QSS1) to
6S,901 Q90D.
AS far as can be estimated in con-
sentative way, 100000 pairs of shoes
are turned out each working day in
New England.
Members of the Cigar Makers In
ternational Union are voting for del
egate 20 the American Federation of
Labor in place of George Whitaker, of
Salt Lake City, who has resigned.
There are sixty-one candidates.
Large numbers of Japs are being
hired in British Columbia to work in
the mines of the Yukon at the rate OF
81 per day. This is about one-fifth
of the rate commanded by white la
Dor in the Klondike district within re-
cent times.
A temporary Injunction restraining
strikers of the Adam Schaaf Piano
Company from interfering with the
workmen employed at the factory of
the company, Chicago, was issued Sat-
urday by Judge Bishop, sitting in the
Circuit Court. The injunction is d.
rected against members of the Piano
and Organ Workers International
Union.
Massachusetts has a stringent law
on the use of arsenic in dangerous
quantities in the coloring of dress
goods and wall paper. 1t prohibits in
dress goods or any article of dress
more than one-one-hundredth of a
grain to a square yard; in other ma
terials or articles more than one
tenth Of a grain to the square yard.
The Board of Health, after investiga-
ton, finds that there is little, If any,
ground for invoking the law. In only
one piece of cloth did it find more
than the statutory amount of arsenic.
Compared with the condition of things
years ago, there is now very little
complaint against arsenic in dyeing or
coloring wall paper.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
county, Ohio, gave in the recent cleo
ton to those who stand for tax re-
form.-G. J. Foyer.
sPOONER ON SHIP BOUNTIEs

Senator Spooner Is reported to be as
much opposed to the principle Of the
Hanna-Payne shipping bounty bill as
he was last winter He would like
to see something done to restore the
merchant marine in the foreign trade,
but mot along the lines now contem-
plated"
Two lines are now contemplated.
One of them along with the Hanna
Payne bill was constructed, leads in
the direction of speedy ocean grey
hounds" and passenger traffic. The
other leads in the direction Of freight
business under the flag" without
much regard to passenger business.
The Hanna-Payne crowd propose to
bounty in proportion to speed and
leave freight to take care of itself.
The other bountyists propose to
bounty in proportion to freight car
ried.
Both these factions have much to
say about the small percentage Of
oversee freight carried in American
bottoms, implying that the chief pur-
pose of the bounty is to increase our
oversee freight business. The Hanna
Payne plan, however, would bounty
corporations which are now doing
profitable business without bounties,
and it would not be much of an induce
ment to the building of freighters.
One plan Is about as bad as the
other in that it would take great
many millions Of money contributed by
American taxpayers and hand them
over to individuals and corporations.
If it is true that Senator Spooner is
opposed to both these evil methods
there is reason for satisfaction. He
can exert a good deal of influence
when he chooses, and it is gratifying
to know that he intends to use his in
auence against these bad measures If
such is the case.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

OF the sixty Cuban school teachers
who have begun two years course
at the New York State Normal School
at Newpaltz, Principal Doremus Scud-
der declares he never had so eager, in
teresting and congenial a group Of
pupils. Besides book-learning and the
English language, their instruction in
cludes cooking, keeping house clean
and other domestic arts; weaving
carpentry and such practical industries
as will grow out of their home en-
vironment; gymnastics to correct their
weak muscles and Short wind" and
the vital art of amusement for their
leisure.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
mo Personal PROPERTY"

1t is the general conception of the
unthinking masses that taxation does
not interest them. They talk of taxa
ton as does child of it's rattle box.
They have as yet been unable to COM
prehend that the power to tax is the
power to eXtort, and through the
method now in vogue the poor, the
great masses, are robbed of the fruits
Of their toll
Everything produced by human
hands from the time human hands
first laid hold of it sis taxed" and
within the price of that commodity on
the market are embodied all the taxes
that were levied in it's course of pro-
duction.
Personal property" if 1 understand
the meaning of this term, relates to
those things which the exclusive prop
erty of person. If this definition be
correct then there is no such thing
as personal property" For how
could thing belong exclusively to
person II the government by taxation
has claim upon it and compels the
possessor to pay part of it in the
form Of personal property tax each
year it is found in his possession?
That you may see the injustice of
this tax l illustrate: II you purchase
$40 worth of bread the assessor does
not levy the tax upon you, but If in
stead you purchased table the as
SCISSOR will tax you not once, but each
year he finds the table in your DOS
session. This tax cannot be collected
with any accuracy and breeds liars
inasmuch as everyone tries to escape
1t.
The newspapers recognizing that
this tax is detested by the people,
should and will receive as hearty a
support as Cleveland and Cuyanoga
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

scribe the best, and as know and have
proven that there is nothing in Materia
Medica which equals Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound in
severe cases Of female disorders, 1
unhesitatingly prescribe it, and have
never yet been sorry. know of MOTH
ing better for ovarian troubles and for
falling Of the womb or alterations it
absolutely restores the affected parts
to their normal condition quicker and
better than anything else. 1 have
known it to cure barrenness in wo-
men, who to-day are happy mothers Of
children, and while the medical pro-
fession looks down upon patents
have learned, instead, to lookup to
the healing potion, by whatever name
it be known. IL my fellow physicians
dared tell the truth, hundreds of them
would voice my sentiments. " DIR.
WANATA, Lansing, Mich.
$4,000 forfeit II above testimonial Is not genuine.
The record of Lydia r. Pinlkham's
Vegetable Compound cannot be
equalled. Accept no substitute.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick wo-
men free. Address Lynn, Mass.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

In the old days of the Hudson Bay
Company, trade with the Indians was
conducted wholly by barter The
standard of value was "beaver-skin,
and guns, knives. powder, lead and
blankets were exchanged for furs with
out recourse to coin. In time, how
ever, the trade produced it's own cur
rency-a stick or tally known as the
'made-beaver." This was issued by
the company and accepted for the
value of one beaver-skin at any post.
Some flavor of the old romance will
attach to the new Canadian gold coins
to be known as the beaver, the half
beaver and the double-beaver. They
will be the counterpart in value of our
eagle, half-eagle and double-eagle, the
beaver being the national bird" of
Canada as the eagle is Of the United
States. 1t is safe to say that interest
in these new coins will not be confined
to people who care for romance.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

The Greatest Woman in History
At Missouri teachers institute not
long ago Miss Vickroy received a
prize for the originality Of her answer
to the question, who is the greatest
woman in history?" Her answer was:
"The wife Of the Missouri farmer Of
moderate means, who does her own
cooking, washing and ironing, brings
up large family Of girls and boys to
be useful members of society. and finds
time for her own intellectual and
moral improvement is the greatest
woman in all history"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

A new method for the use of detec-
tives and antiquaries is suggested in
recent report on the magnetic survey.
One of its exploring parties was able
to tell about what year an old town
had been laid out by the amount of de-
Election Of its street lines from the true
north and south; they knew at what
time in the past that had been the va
ration Of the compass in that part OF
the country, and their surmise as to
the age Of the town proved correct.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

The king of Italy is gradually re-
ducing his stud of carriage horses and
replacing them by automobiles. The
late King Humbert had $50 horses in
his stables. This number has now
been reduced to $50. His majesty owns
ten automoDiles-two for himself, one
for the queen, and the rest for the
members of his suite. The Count Of
Turin has one automobile but the
Duke DAosta has four, and has also
reduced his stable.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

Indianapolis Journal: 1t appears
from the report of the commissioner of
pensions that rs per cent of the total
enrolment of soldiers during the Span
ish-American war have filed claims for
pensions. In 1872, seven years after
the civil war, only per cent Of the
soldiers engaged in 1t had asked for
pensions. This unprecedented rush for
pensions the commissioner attributes
to the canvassing for such claims by a
class of claim agents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

Experiments have been made in
Brussels with an automobile lorry
which is destined for the Congo Free
State. 1t was loaded with SO hundred
weight of iron and tested over difficult
country, including very heavy and
muddy roads. The result was entirely
satisfactory. One of these automobiles
will replace sixty-five native carriers,
and eventually it is hoped that sufii-
cient lorries may be used to dispense
with carriers altogether.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
FIRMNESS.

FIRMNESS.
One deed may mar life,
And one can make it;
Hold firm thy will for strife,
Lest quick blow break it!
Even now from far on viewless wing
Hither speeds the nameless thing
Shall put thy spirit to the test.
HAPPY or e'er yon sinking sun
Shall drop behind the purple West
All shall be lost-or won!
Richard Watson Glider.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

Gold mining in Korea is now assum-
ing considerable Importance, especial
ly since an American company, the
Oriental Consolidated Mining Com
pany, began working the Wonsan de-
posits. The company has concession
over the richest known gold district in
the country. Work at present is con-
fined to the quartz, but it will shortly
be commenced on the extensive placer
deposits which exist. About seventy
foreigners and over 5000 natives are
employed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
Free Government in Danger.

Philadelphia Record: Between the
criminal activity on the part of pro-
fessional politicians and criminal in
difference upon the part of prosperous
and easy-going citizens the vitality is
being gradually squeezed out of free
government.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
NEGRO POPULATION SHIFTS.

The completed census tables reverse
the prevalent idea that there has been
relatively greater increase of colored
population. These figures are that this
population is now 11.5S per cent of our
total. Ten years ago on similar ba-
sis they were 11.93. In only four
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

Professor Loeffler, the bacteriologist
who has done so much in the study OF
diphtheria, announces rather guarded
ly his probable discovery that cancer
may be alleviated If not eradicated by
inoculating the patient with malaria.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

The industrial depression in Ger
many is reaching serious proportions
Employment agencies are deluged with
applicants. From the mining regions
come reports of numerous dismissals
and reduced work. The same is true in
iron and steel work.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

New Zealand has just decided to
teach swimming and life saving in its
public schools. The Life Saving So
ciety's method having been adopted.
two thousand hand-books and charts
have been sent by order Of the govern
ment for the use of schoolmasters.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York. Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testimonials.
At all druggists, Csc. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

The Rev. DR.. Theodore L. Cuyler,
the venerable preacher Of righteous
ness, says that when little boys bring
him an album and ask for his auto
graph, he always writes: "No man was
ever lost in straight road"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
'CAPSICUM VASELINE

| VFUI UF IN COLLAFoIELE TUBES
A substitute for and superior to mustard or
any other plaster and will not blister the
most delicate skin. The pain-allaying and
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relieve headache and sciatica. We recon-.
mend 1t as the best and safest external
counter-irritant known, also as an external
remedy for pains in the chest and stomach
and all rheumatic, neuralgia and equity COM
plants. A trial will prove what we claim
for it. and 1t will be found to be invaluable
In the household. Many people say sit is the
best Of all Of your preparations" Price Is
cents. at all druggists or other dealers, or by
sending this amount to us in postage stamps
we will send you tube by mail No article
same carries our label as otherwise 1t Is not
genuine. CHESEBROU0H MFG. CO.,
IL State Street, New YORK CITY.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
KANSAS AGITATOR.
KANSAS
eARNETT,

Paul du Chaillu is probably the only
living explorer who is familiar with
both tropics and the Arctic regions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

One of the largest English banks is
making arrangements to open an
agency in Kiel, Germany. There is a
good deal of trade with England, par
ticularly in coal. Local banks do not
offer adequate trading facilities, and
none of the Berlin or Hamburg banks
are represented there.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

To Cure a Cold in Ono day.
Take Laxative Bro21o Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. CSC.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
A NOTED PHYSICIAN
Makes an Important Statement
of Interest to All Women.

"DEAR MRS. PINKnAM THE hon-
est, intelligent physician is above the
School, Whatever is best in each
case should be used, no matter to what
school physician belongs. I, as q
matter Of conscience, can only pre-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

A wise man never intereferes with
a woman who is minding her own
business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

A dressmaker can supply woman
with her wedding gown, but not with
a divorce suit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

Some men have no use for music
except when they are permitted to
play first violin.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

Lots of people who are willing to
help bury dead man wouldn't give
l live man a crust of bread.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

When three women sit down to talk
about new dress pattern small boy
with a toy drum is inaudible.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

MIRO. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, sofens the gums reduces In
dammatior aays pain. cures wind collie. 2jc bottle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

A slide down hill seems ten times
as swift and fast when you are on 1t as
when the other fellow is.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

The discovery of what is true, and
the practice of that which is good, are
the two most important objects of phil
osophy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW
If so, use Red Cross Ball Blue. twill make
them white as snow. 2 OF. package cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
SOME ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
UNION WORKMEN.

Onces as Conducted In
Norway Are Under Law Which Pro-
tects Both Employer and the EN-
ployed-Low Wages Paid.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

Profit is always honored even in its
)wn country.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06
DEFIANCE STARCH

DEFIANCE STARCH
should be in eve-v household. none SO
good besides OF. more for 10 cents than
any other brand of cold water starch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-12-06

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The Newtown bee., 1901-04-26
LYONS PLAINS.
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

There was no service in Emmanue
church, Sunday, on account of the Sc
we're storm.
Mr. and Mrs Eli Wakeman of Bridge
port, are visiting G. w. johnson and
wife.
Alice Merwin and friend from Nor
walk called on relatives here, last Sun
day.
Miss May Adams of Norfeld visited
Eddice White, last week.
Coley Abbott and wife are back ir
Their home at Bradleyville after spend
ing year with their daughter at Shell
ton.
Mrs Robert Grey is visiting her niece
in Port Jefferson.
A man from out of town gave a very
good display of pictures and stereopti
con views at the schoolhouse on Mon
day evening.
Mrs Harry Chase and three daugh
tiers left, last Saturday, for Bridgeton
Maine, where they will make theil
home with Mr. Chase's mother, who. is
in poor health.