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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04
TAXATION,

Farmers of all Others should be ad-
vocates of the single tax. 1t would
strike them lightest of all other forms
of taxation. But they are apparently
the most incorporating enemies OF
the system. They are unable to dis
criminate between the rental value Of,
and a tax on the land, and almost in
variably insist it would place all the
tax on their land and break them up
root and branch. 1t is next thing to
impossible to get this view out Of the
farmers head.
There is not party politics enough in
1t. The farmer is a great party man
and politician. And the less he knows
the stronger his prejudices clasp and
bind him to the car Of conservatism.
1t is most difficult, If not impossible,
to fix the public mind on single SUBJ
ject long. There is much of the child
remains with the adult growth, and the
man loves variety, and it looks like
business to have his houses, barns, his
stock, his furniture and all his be-
longings taxed He is satisfied that ev-
erything Of value is taxed as 1t should
be, while in fact very little is taxed
of what should be.
The industrial system has undergone
an entire change since these methods
of taxation were originated, or grew,
for they are the growth of the ages,
and should long ago have been rele-
gated to the limbo of the past, along
with their contemporaries, the old
methods of business-Midland Jour-
nal, Rising Sun, MINI.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

The formal invitation has been is
sued to Christians Of all nations to
take part in the worlds conference Of
the Evangelical alliance at Hamburg,
Germany, Aug. q to 81, 1902. 1t is
signed by Count Beinstoff and two
pastors for the German committee, by
three pastors and four laymen for the
local committee of Hamburg, and by
the presidents of the three German
branches of the alliance, eastern,
southern and Saxony.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04
CAN SHE DO 1T AND LIVE.

One Of the most dangerous and thrill
ing feats ever attempted by a hui
man being is scheduled to occur on
Sept. rs next, when Cora Beckwith, a
slim English girl, who is now doing
swimming feats in the Pan-American
exhibition, will, according to her own
announcement, throw herself into
the Niagara river, at the head Of the
Whirlpool rapids, in the firm belief
that she will emerge at the other end
alive and well.
If she succeeds she will have accom-
plished what was never done before,
says the New York Telegram. SWIM
ming experts declare she cannot make
the trial and live.
Cora Beckwith says she can.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

S. H. Goodwin, aged II years, OF
Hastain, Benton County, and Mrs.
Maude E. Mayfield, aged II, Of Hig-
ginsville, were married by Probate
Judge Gibson, recently in Warrenburg,
Mo. The couple were accompanied to
the city by George Mayfield, father of
the bride, who gave his consent to the
marriage. The couple left Immediate
ly after the ceremony in carriage for
their home at Hastain, distance OF
fifty miles. The groom is a widower
and farmer. The bride is widow,
having first married at the age of IS.
She is large woman, of smooth fea-
lures, and looks much older than the
age given.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04
Newspapers In tho United States.

There are in the United States 2,15S
daily newspapers, 40 tri-weekly. 472
semi-weekly. 1897 weekly. 2 tri-
monthly. 60 bi-weekly. 275 semi
monthly. 1871 monthly, 2 semi-quar-
terly, 6S bi-monthly, ITS quarterly; to-
tai. 2O,S7s newspapers and periodicals.
The total number in British territories.
including Newfoundland and In Cuba.
Is 965, making a grand total Of 21,S44.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

Ono happy suggestion has been
made by a member Of the Don't
Worry" band. She suggests keeping
what she calls Pleasure Book" She
courageously maintains that even in
the most overwhelmed and sorrowful
life 1t is possible to find in each day
at least one incident or one circum-
stance. that ought to be source Of
passing pleasure, II not Of something
worth calling happiness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04
ANrI-JEwELRY LEAGUE.

The women of the Island Of Crete
have founded league similar to that
which Lysistrata Instituted at Athens
for half a day. The association has
the object of restricting the luxury Of
the women of Crete. Its members are
forbidden to wear jewels or rich raj
ment.-Brussels Beige Independence
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

A sensational elopement after the
fashion set by the Princess Chimay
has occurred at Balaton Fuered, a
summer resort in the Carpathians.
Among the visitors were Prince Ivan
Semonoffski, described as a descend
ant of the former kings Of Lithuania,
with his two sons and daughter, aged
10. Their Highnesses were in the hab-
it. of visiting a garden restaurant,
where a Magyar gypsy orchestra
played. One evening Princess Olga
Semonoffski eloped with one of these
musicians. an ugly, repulsive man, 40
years of age. Prince Semonoffski and
his two sons gave chase, but did not
overtake the fugitives till next even
ing. They administered chastisement
to the man, which he is likely to re-
member for his life, and gave the prin-
cess a loaded revolver, telling her she
had dishonored their name. She COM
mftted suicide Immediately, and was
buried without much ceremony in the
remote village where she was overtak-
en- with her gypsy lover.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

Among the feats Of wild man on
exhibition in Wichita, Kansas, the pro-
gram stated that he would eat chunks
of raw liver. He failed to do this, and
the spectators wrecked the tent. A
learned police justice upheld the act,
stating that when people pay good
money to see man eat raw liver, they
have the right to see him eat raw liver
or know the reason why.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04
Right of Eminent Domain.

A railroad company is held in Kan
sas q T. Coal railway VS.. Northwest
ern c. G. M. Co. Nio.), 81 L. r. A. s36.
to have the right Of eminent domain,
though its road is short and built
chiefly for the transportation Of the
coal Of coal company which il COM
posed Of substantially the same per-
sons that are in the railroad company.
News. -.~-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04
A scotchman.s Idea of Pence.

After this fashion does Scotch
farmer rebuke his sons for recent
fight: "'Ye hae been fecht!n' again, ye
blakes,' Numbered their father. Mind
ye, If this happens again will break
every bone in your bodies. will have
you know that am man Of peace!"
s. R. Crockett in New Lippincott
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04
Safety In HomeIiness -.

One Of the conscripts appearing re-
Gently before the Mines (Belgium)
board of military examiners was dis
qualified on account Of his extraordi-
nary ugliness, which one Of the officers
held would make his comrades laugh
and thus be subversive of discipline.
His ugliness exonerates him from
three years service with the flag.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04
Anthony wayne,s Old Home.

Governor Anthony Wayne's old
home, four miles from Valley Forge,
Pa, Ia in excellent preservation.
though 1t was built by his grandfather.
Capt. Anthony, Wayne, in 1924. The
present owner is Capt William Wayne.
representing the eighth generation Of
the family in the dwelling.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04
A Necessary Citizen.

ut seems to me that you take q
great deal of impertinence from that
bartender" WELL" answered Bronco
Bob, "he's kind of got US where we
can't kick. You see, he is not only
bartender, but he runs the only un-
dertaker shop in town, and we've sim
ply got to put up with him."-Wash-
ington Star,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

Law and order are preserved In
Chappaqua, N. Y. by one constable,
who has been in. the habit of mailing
up prisoners in freight cars over
night. So many of these cars have
been trundled off before morning that
the constable has demanded town
prison. and has been granted $50 for
q lookup of iron and wood"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

While a number Of workmen were
executing repairs at the Palais du Lux
embourg they discovered number of
valuable paintings concealed behind a
tapestry. The quaestor of the senate
had them examined, and it was found
that they are portraits of the three
first presidents Of the old Parliament
of Paris and of De Thou, the famous
judge who lived century and half
ago. 1t is thought that these portraits
were placed behind the tapestry during
the Revolution In order to preserve
them, and that they have remained
there ever since.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

There are shrewd suspicious that
there are those high in favor with the
administration who would be very
glad to have justice miscarry in both
of these cases. No attempt has been
made to explain the long inaction
with reference to them, and it seems to
be wholly inexcusahla
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

A new electric headlight for locomo-
tives is SO arranged that the rays can
be thrown vertically into the air to a
considerable height. The exact posi-
ton and direction of train can thus
be made known even in the billy dis
tricts. The generator required for the
headlight will also serve to light the
cars.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

An inventor has discovered substi-
trte for oil in running railroad. Now
let some other inventor discover the
means of doing away with water in the
Williamsport News.
The discovery has already been
made For further particulars apply
to Tom l.. Johnson, mayors Office,
Cleveland, o.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04
KANSAS AGITATOR.
BARNETT, KANSAS
KANSAS.
BARNETT,

Young widows are plentiful in Ben
gal. In that province there are 1854
widows who are under ten years of
age.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

1t is the belief of some Of the Chi.
nese that the women who wear short
hair will be transformed into men in
the future world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04
FOR WOMEN ANDHOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

Value of the Old Maid-Many Homes
Are Made Happier by the Old Maid
Whose Life Has Been q Sacrifice
Daring Effects In Furnishings.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

Truth is stranger than fiction be-
cause it is so much more rare.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

Brooklyn, N. Y, Sept 30th.-Informa.
ton has been received regarding the won-
derfui curative powers of the Garfield
Headache Powders: people everywhere
are using them and writing the manufac-
turers Of the good results obtained.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

RED CROSS BALL BLUE
Should be in every home. Ask your grocer
for it. Large OF. package only cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

In these days it is hard for a man
to get to the front without backing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-10-04

One way to have housewarming Is
to put in lots of coal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
BLAcKFooT. IDAHO. JULY IS, 1901.
Interesting Data Taken from Surveyor
Generals Office.

The following data is taken from the
official report of the U. ). Surveyor
General, Boise, for the fiscal year end
ing Jnae 80, 1901.
The area OF the state has generally
been given in official reports as 3d. 26,-
400 acres, but from recent surveys, it
appears that the area of the state is
53,SS3,6 4s acres, of which there have
been surveyed aud the surveys accepted
HOTTIES acres, leaving unsurveyed
"a, 705, 9l9 acres.
There was appropriated for agrieul-
tural surveys for the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1901, s39, 400. and there were
during the year surveyed fifty full and
fractional townships. embracing slS,-
435.24 acres.
The amount of work done by the
office of the surveyor general is rapidly
increasing: for instance there were
1891 mineral and agricultural plats
prepared during the year just ended, as
against $40 during the year 1897.
The area of Bingham county is
2,756, 1875 acres. OF this 257, l76 are sur
veyed and 2, 499, $50 unsurveyed From
the figures given Bingham has less
acreage surveyed than any county in
the state. A fact which will be gener-
ally surprising.
In the list OF mineral claims survey
ed for patent it is shown that Bingham
has eight lodes, one placer claim. nine
mill sites, all of which cover l64 ,693
acres. The surveyor generals report,
because Of its many new features. makes
interesting reading matter.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13
COLORADO on EQUAL RIGHTS.

The state of Colorado has made test
case in its courts of the equal rights Of
women and men in going into saloons.
wine rooms and restaurants where re-
freshments are 81 ID. and this is what
the judge said upon that point:
Amy enactment relative to the sale
OF liquor whereby woman is prohib-
tied from purchasing liquors under the
same circumstances that man is in
violation of her rights under the equal
suffrage constitutional provision and is
in violation to the right given saloon
keeper to sell to woman as well as
man. BY that act the last vestige of
inequality between man and woman
under the laws OF the state OF Colorado
was swept away"
II this Colorado idea be the correct
one. and it seems to be under the laws,
will the equal suffrage cause extend
and grow as its women advocates would
wish? THE NEWS believes that large
per cent of women over the country
will say: we oppose expansion of SUI.
frage on these lines.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

J. \. Kelly relates an experience sim.
liar to that which has happened IN NJ.
most every neighborhood 10 the United
States and has been told and rr.told bv
thousands Of others. He say-: Last
summer bad An attack Of dysentery
and purchased bottle Of Chamber.
lain's Collie, Cholera ana DEarrhoca
Remedy, which used according To df.
rectious and with entirely satisfactory
results. The trouble was controlled
much quicker than former attack
when used other remedies MIR
Kelly is q vel known citizen Of Hen.
deroon, n. G. For sale by Scott 4 Go.
Pioneer Drug Store.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

THE Democrats OF Kansas have acted
wisely in refusing to go into further fu-
sion with dlscontented elements. The
trouble about tire fusion business is that
while it rallies the office seekers it fails
to rally the voters. Many party seek.
ing recog milton in fusion has no exist.
ence save in the person OF the few in.
terested individuals who stand ready "a
accept all the Offices in sight. With.
out constituency they demand such rec.
ognitiOn as should only go to large
bodies OF voters. -Atlanta Constitution,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

The attack on the tariff is being
made on all sides. There is, frs. and
most important, the immense body Of
voters who demand the repeal Of the
duties on trust-made goods that
no longer need protection. and who
see that they have nothing to lose
by sacrificing duties that are no longer
useful and have much to gain by the
Cancellation of foreign opinion. Com
bined, these various elements are like
~ to carry their points,. Paul Pho
neer Press.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

Perfect digestion is the only founda.
ton for perfect health. The food We IN,
makes all the blood we have, which in
turn feeds every nerve, muscle and
tissue in the body. HERBINE ouick
ems the appetite, aids digestion, gives
tone and yigor to all the functions and
ensures good health. Price 80 cents at
Scott & Go.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

Our state committee should turn over
Il new leaf aud begin work on new lines
lit should look after the welfare Of its
own party and not meddle too much In
the affairs OF other parties 1T should
not be too promising" to the other
fellows. Then it should cultivate Il
friendly feeling with the press "a thing
to which our committees have been too
much straugers--it should do its work
In the state and with state forces. All
OF which will be AN improvement.
II AM A DEMOCRAT"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13
HELLEa's TESTIMONY.

Albert Heller. living NJ lll4 Farm.
ham ST., Omaha, says Il have tried
most everything that Is used ~ n pre-.
ventive or cure for headache, but moth.
ing did me 50 much good a. Krau.e'.
Headache Capsules. Others who have
used them say the same thing" Price
2jc. Sold 10y Scott 4 Go.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

II the stomach performs It's functions
actively and regularly, the food Of
which it Is the receptacle, il transform.
ga lhto blood Of u nourishing quality
which furnishes vigor aud warmth 10
the whole body. HERBINE gives to,o
to The stomach aud promotes digestion
ond assimilation. Price. 30 cent, a,
Scott & Cos.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

Kansas reports say the corn crop In
many counties Of that state will be al.
most failure. Hay has gone up rapid
" and distress among stock must be
great in the winter unless rains come
within the NEXT few days.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

1t may he premature for Democrats
to discuss candidates for next year, but
1t is not ahead Of him to begin prepar-
atoms for a party reuniOn-a getting
together Of the boys for active work.
Our friends. the enemy, are busy with
their preparations.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

The handsome sum OF over s3l 900
apportioned by the superintendent Of
schools to the different counties this
month Is paralyzer to the tongues OF
the knockers against the state admin
istration. This is the largest sum ever
apportioned at any one time.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

The Ohio Democrats have nominated
kilbouru, OF Cincinnati. for governor
on platform favoring tariff reform.
placing trust-made goods on the free
list and for restoration OF the merch-
ant marine. Nothing was said Of the
Kansas City platform. We are getting
back TO first principles,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

AcLosELY united Democratic press in
the state will be power for It's party
and wonderful help to its members in.
tiuentially and financially. Committees
will seek its influence. politicians will
court its favors and the general reader
will recognize its Importance.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

THE Southern darky says n you will
make your search for the lost penny ut
the spot where you lost it you will find
il. II the Democrats will return TO the
principles loved by the people and that
gave them victory they will win vic
tory again.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

GEN. MACARTHUR Is out on the
ocean, homeward bound. Gen. Mae
Arthur is Il gallant officer: he has done
his country valiant service IN the Phil
ipplnes and Is entitled to royal well
come on his return. What officer could
have done more than he has done.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

THE capital city OF the state has cleo
ed a Democratic mayor, and the capital
city lie a stronghold Of Rcpublicanism.
Now, don't that jar you.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

The Younger brothers, associates OF
Jesse James, who have been In Min,
nesota prison for 20 years for robbing
the SorthlisId bank baYe been paroled,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

The Democrats Of Idaho have fused
and fused and fused until they have
gotten down to II majority Of thirty one.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

The fusionists won by small major
ity, not enough to brag about. The
fact is there is nothing in fusion 10
brag about any more.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

In the race it was u fusion Of Demo-
Gratis and Republicans against straight
Republicans-the last link Of the fu-
sion circuit.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

In the makeup the Democrats got
the mayor-simply that and nothing
more, aud along with it reputation Of
readiness TO fuse with any party for
anything.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

MARRIAGE VOWS and presidential AS
pirations have removed Admiral Dewey
from the public eye.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

The action Of the board is far-reach-
ing so lar as the cases Of Dianondliel1
Jack and Corcaran are concerned. and
VIII not end with the adjournment Of
the board. In whatever way dispo.ed
Of they will be heard TO speak again.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

The course OF THE NEWS in it's oppo-
s:tion to fusion finds ready endorse
ment. IL has called for u halt OF the
party in that direction, and the call
will be needed. Many influential Dem
ocrats here are with The NEWS in that
matter and along with it in its lines
generally.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13
LETTER NJ. I.
Special 10 TaE NEWS.

BOISE CITY, IDAHO.
July 10, 1901.
Special 10 TAE NEWS.
Boise City's election is over and its
results are known
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

Another point here I must not over
look: We are with you against an
other spel-binders campaign. II our
state and county tickets are not able TO
make campaign Of themselves then
they are not able to take care OF the
Offices il elected That is fact.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

The Mining Congress promises to
bring large delegation TO the city.
and we shall be- prepared TO take care
of everybody. The citizens will care
for those who miss hotel accommoda-
tioDs.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

The state house has no startling
news to give out. II has its everyday
line Of work to keep up and that is all
The board Of pardons has its hands full
and more too. No doubt each member
prays; From these trying jobs, Good
Lord, deliver US.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-07-13

The dull, hot season is upon rs, and
the only excitement for weeks has
grown out of the city election. That
now IL in the past and we sink back
into the dead sea Of calm again.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-18
A Ions HUNT
For His LO I Mother Finds Her After "a
Years Separation.
philadelphia Ledger.)

Bloomsbury -By the aid of an ad
vertisement, David Eugene Alcorn has
been enabled to locate his mother, from
whom he was separated in infancy,
nearly twenty -four years ago. Since
he was 15 years of age he has been try
ing TO find his parent. David's earliest
recollection was of the Home Mission
airy Society, at Broad and Morris
streets. He was given into the care
of the home when years of age by his
mother.
Through information obtained from
the records of the home, Alcorn got on
a trail that he is certain, will lead to
a gratifying of his ambition. A letter
that filled his heart with joy was re-
ceived yesterday from Charles d. Bow
man, Camden. N. .J Mr.. Bowman
writes:
"The wife of George Alcorn is now
the wife of Charles X. Bowman, living
at 317 Taylor avenue. Camden. She
had one son, David Eugene AlcorD,
born to George Alcorn, but as she was
in poor health and destitute circum-
stances she was Obliged to place him in
a home. She has made many inquiries
at the home but could get no trace of
the boy The father, George Alcorn,
was killed inWilmington, Del, in July,
1876 | think this is the carty you
are looking for
The young man will visit his mother
in "a short time, and the meeting be-
tween mother and son will no doubt
be happy one.