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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Better Conditions and Increased
Pay Are Readily Granted

folk and Western lines. Mr.. Perham
said the better working conditions
and increase in pay granted would
amount to at least 100000 a year to
the telegraphers, and all this was Sc
cured by conferences and without
strife of any kind. He said he was
much pleased with the outlook, and
that the order was bending its ener
gies to have large cities made the
center of interest and organize them
thoroughly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
A Difference Worth Noting.

The friends of Cuban industry are
to gain nothing from the senate's &C
ton over what was conceded them by
the house. The senate practically
submits to the house for once in this
matter, and the reasonable claims Of
Cuba are sacrificed in the concession
To reduce the duties on Cuban prod
ucts but 20 per cent is only mock
cry of aid to her people, whom our
nation has taken under guardianship
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Who weeps DER threat'ning future
And signs of a 'heartless world?'
Who stalks DER a hope-strewn landscape
With flags of despair unfurled?
You wretched and weary pilgrim
Who rail at a dreaded doom,
Say. where Is the good of grumblingf
And what is the gain in gloom?
Do most of the storms that lower
Above the horizons rim
Break over the fields about you,
Or melt in the distance dim?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Senatorial inconsistency.

1t has been declared on the floor
of the senate by some of the anti
reciprocity senators that it is next
door to sacrilege to criticise Presi
dent McKinley's decision on one sub
ject. Yet where the large profits Oh
a special clique are threatened with
little diminution the same men fiat
ly repudiate President McKinley's dec
larations and his official pledges.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
WAGES and Cost of Living.

In his report to the British foreign
Office Sir Percy Sanderson, British
consul general in New York, presents
some roseate figures as to the condi-
tions of labor in America. He says
that in the three years preceding 1901
wages in New York for instance rose
from $2.7S to 1921 in sixteen leading
trades. But it is not to be forgotten
that against this increase of 16 per
cent the cost of living rose 26 per
cent. 1t makes little difference how
much a mans wages increases If in
creased cost of necessaries is to fol-
low close at his heels. These things
should not be forgotten in reviewing
the lot of labor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
lust What He Is Paid For.

It may be true, as the president
said, that THE average graduate o
West Point during this hundred years
has given a greater amount of service
to the country through his life thar
has the average graduate of any Other
institution in this broad land" But,
on the other hand, isn't that what
the government has educated him
paid him and expected him to do?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

the first thought or each party when
an industrial dispute arises. With the
best thought of the world preaching
peace and laboring for Cancellation
there will be progress toward that
happy time when strikes and lock.
outs shall be absolute as wager Of
battel" Is now.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
pr.narino a Thornv Bed,

With the coal trust and the meat
trust raising prices and refusing tc
raise wages, the issue between those
concerns and the people is fast being
made up. They are engaged in o
monumental folly and every man Of
property in the country ought to find
some way of communicating this uni
versal opinion to the needless baronf
of the mines and the abattoirs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Problem to Be Settled

With the average wages of all mine
workers only 1925 year, including
the thousands of boys who work as
slate pickers, wage that is lower
than in any industry in the United
States, with possibly the exception of
the southern cotton mills, and, on the
other hand, with the owners of the
mines and the means of transporta-
ton joining the multi-millionaire and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
surninu the Candle at Both Ends

1t is notorious that the steel trust
charges in this country at least 30
per cent more for its product than it
sells them for to Englishmen, freight
paid, at Liverpool. Why should we
ourn the candle Of American industry
at both ends by taxing steel for the
profit of the trust and then taxing the
people again to pay q subsidy to
boats built out Of trust steel?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

An eastern physician says that mem.
bers of his profession can be bribed
and that they will do lot for
money" Here is man who knows
he has his price and does not wish tc
be selfish about 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Reginald Vanderbilt did not receive
diploma with his class at Yale be
cause he missed one of his examina.
tons. This incident proves that ever
a young millionaire may have a few
troubles money cannot avert.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Herbert Spencer is shocked at what
he calls the Decentralization" of the
world. He has evidently been study.
ing the newspaper accounts of college
hazings.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
For Wireless Telegraphy

Capt Joseph E. Bernier, the Cana
dian, proposes to make dash for tne
north pole, starting next year. He
allows four years for the whole jour-
ney. A large part of the time will ne
consumed in drifting into a position
favorable for reaching the pole. He
will carry a complete wireless tele-
graph apparatus. BY means of tele-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

The news that King Alfonso's
mother has advertised for bids for a
daughter-in-law causes the sad realiza
ton that the youthful ruler of Spain
is denied the autocratic flirte ton priv
ileges enjoyed by the summer resort
young man.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Canadian Will Utilize Il
in Dash for North Polo

scope pole attached to the mainmast,
he believes he can elevate the trans.
hitting apparatus 200 feet above the
deck, and with this he hopes to keep
in communication with inhabited
parts of the earth. Two motor cars,
so constructed that they can quickly
be turned into boats, are to be in.
cluded in his equipment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Young Mr.. Rockefeller is now talk.
ing to his Sunday school class about
the folly of striving for gold. 1t Ger
taiply is foolish to wear ones life out
that way if you can get a father to
do the work for you.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Afraid of Cooperation
Duluth. MIMI. Tinneru
Win Prolonged Strike

At that conference it was agreed that
they would grant the men an eight.
hour day, and the union consented to
an average scale of $3.50 day, in.
stead Of SO, as originally demanded
ed. All the men involved in the strike
returned to work.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

The troubles of the Kansas farmers
are proverbial. Generally it's a
drought or insects cutting the crops
But this time 1t is lack of hands
to harvest the wheat.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Too Much for the kihn.

Although the price named was q
very considerable one, the king has
felt compelled to decline the offer Of
one Of the leading American papers to
write an article entitled How 1t Feels
to Be Crowned.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

The timers of Duluth, Mimi, won
their strike without going into the CO.
operative business. When 1t became
known that the union had all the
machinery, financial backing and To-
cation to start in business for itself
conference was asked by the bosses.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Kaiser Wilhelm wants the comic
papers to quit poking fun at him. In
return the papers ought to require the
kaiser to quit making speeches.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Young King Alfonso's troubles are
only beginning. He has now to 60
put and look for wife and there arc
1t least dozen different persons who
are to decide just whom he must
marry.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

A Colorado girl has declined to mar
ry a man because he is wealthy. Here
is vindication for Senator Dolliver
who says the poor are the only ones
who have a chance.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Wages of Mine Workers
Below Proper Standard

Millionaire class, here is condition
that is confronting not only the min.
ers, but the whole country as well.
What is the best thing to do, under
the circumstances, so that equity in
the production and distribution Of
wealth shall triumph?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

The man who invented the roll-top
desk died yesterday; but the man
who comes down to the office with
out hts keys is still doing business at
various old stands.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

An Ohio court has decided that
diamonds are not wearing apparel.
Ladies contemplating a pilgrimage to
the bankruptcy court should take no.
uce.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

New Jersey business men who have
organized a vigilance committee ia
drive out the anarchists should b.
careful not to adopt methods made I'm.
popular by the latter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There Is
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity. 16 ounces, 10 cents. Try it
now and save your money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

A Kansas girl says that nothing
makes her so mad as to have Y grass.
hopper crawl up and down her back
Just as her lover has come to the
proposing point.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Round Trip HomesSekers' Excursions
to the West.

The Great Northern Railway sells
homeseekers' tickets to Man'toha
l.ontara, Washing: on and all points in
the West, on first and third Tuesdays
Of July, August. September and OctV
Der, at rate of about one fare for the
round trip. Information from all ticket
agents. or F. |. Whitney, G. P. & T. A,
ST. Paul.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Herr Most is going to spend yeai
1t Sing Sing. The only regret is that
ne cannot take all his followers with
him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Prof. w. H. Neare. who died a few
days ago at Salisbury. N. c., was chief
bandmaster in the Confederate army.
and since the war has been distiu.
guished as q composer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

The news that John w. Gates
made light of his million dollar
bet" is not exactly reassuring to the
other fellow.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Defiance Starch is guaranteed big
gest and best or money refunded. 10
ounces 10 cents. Try it now.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

One Of the curious freaks Of nature
Is found in the fact that seventeen
year locust natures in about thirty
minutes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

The new King of Saxonyis 10 years
Did. There seems to be one place
eft where the boys aren't getting all
the good jobs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

They are having trouble in Ven
szuela again. The people down there
must have returned from their sum-
mer vacations.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Young Teddy Roosevelt has received
a prize at Groton for punctuality
There is nothing more worthy of a
prize than that same punctlality, Ns
any man who has ever agreed to meet
his wife at given time and place will
admit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Russell Sage has gone back to bust
ness much cheered by the knowledge
that he saved carfare during his re.
cent illness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Praise for American Soldiers.

Praise for American Soldiers.
Field Marshal Lord Wolseley re-
Gently wrote to a friend in this coun.
try that he always quotes the Ameri-
can army as being, to my views of SOL
Mers. the best army In the world"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES.
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them
white as snow. All grocers. sc. package.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

When all the school children are
mrned loose long-suffering bachelors
nay agitate for a monument to Herod.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Pisos Cure cannot be too highly spoken CT 40
Q cough cure.-J. W. o BRtEN, Ssa Third Ave,
n. Minneapolis Mimi. Jan. Q. 1910
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

The girl who is always laughing
generally has either dimple or pretty
teeth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Great Britain wants new markets,
This is pity, since we want them,
100, and are out after them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Some men only put on their best
manners when they dress to go out.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

The mosquito is not b.ase, but he
considers life bore.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Some people growl about the wealth
er and others rush the growler.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces IN
nanmaton, allays pain wind collie. 25c bottle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

We always like to see the barkeeper
1t the front door; it is a sign he IL
DOT busy.-Atchison Globe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

FITS Permanently Cured no ts or nervousness aftee
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Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatiEe-
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

The 17-year-old locust seems to have
quite overshadowed the kissing bug.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

The man who sticks to the truth
must content himself with catching
small fish.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

II England wants new navy, Uncle
Sam is in excellent shape to submit
plans and estimates.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Numbers Of young persons who
want to be angels are achieving their
ambition by rocking rowboats.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

When we owe people money we real
lie that patience is a virtue.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
KANsAR

Turning water on those Jersey an
archists is cruel II not unusual.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11
Must PAY Union Waqes.

City Attorney Mcnamara has ad
vised that under the labor law of the
state the city of Corning, N. j., is re
quired to pay it's laborers upon public
work for day Of eight hours at the
rate of wages which prevail for ten
hours work per day, and for teams
likewise. The rate of wages will be
for laborers $3.50 per day and for
teams SO per day, which is the same
as has been paid for ten hours work.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, &c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

The best ivory comes from Zanzi'
bar; the next quality from Ceylon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

The Norman school girl may have
an abnormal amount of learning.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Milwaukee's bishop picked out to
pacco for denunciation, not what made
the city famous.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

Sloth never arrived at the attain
nent of a good wish.-Cervantes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

With Mark Twain the degree OF III.
D. means doctor of liberal laughter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

More ships possess the name Mary
than any other.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-07-11

A copyright law has been promul.
gated in Siam.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-23
INJUNCTION is DISSOLVED
Canadian County Commissioners Win
Point in Court House Case.

EI Reno O. T., May 22.-The matter
oe the Canadian county court house
stands as follows, according TO the Dem
ocrat:
The court house muddle, which has
found its way into the courts in the form
of an Injunction restraining the board of
ccunty commissioners from contracting
with ". II. Riley & Co. for plans and
specifications came up for hearing be-
fore Judge Irwin yesterday afternoon.
The judge heard the argument in the
matter and examined the authorities pre-
sented by both sides and dissolved the
injunction. He held in substance, as we
understand the case. that the act of
the board of county commissioners in
making a contract for plans and specif1ca-
tions for a court house was purely min
isterial and that ministerial act OF
the board of county commissioners could
not be appealed from. The friends OF
the ]. Riley Gordon company of Texas
through their attorneys, gave notice of
ar appeal to the supreme court. which
will doubtless tie the matter up until
the next session OF the supreme court
the object being TO keep the matter tied
uP in the courts until a new board of
county commissioners are elected. with
the hope that they will repudiate the
action of the present board
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-23
TRIUMVlRATE DULY APPOINTED
Murphy. Mcmahon and HefEen Take
Tammany Brute in Hand.

New York, May 22-The executive COM
mite of Tammany hall composed of the
assembly district leaders today adopted
two resolutions offered by Alderman T.
P. Sullivan. The first advised the gen
eraI committee of Tammany hall to abol-
ish the finance committee, This was
adopted unanimously. The second sug-
gested the appointm of sub-commit-
tee of three TO consist of Chas. F. Murphy
Daniel F. Mcmahon and Louis F. Haffen.
to constitute an advisory committee with
power to act and to report from time 10
time TO the executive committee. This
resolution was opposed by John f. Car
roll who offered an amendment that the
thirty-seven district leaders be consfitut-
ed the leaders of Tammany hall. Mr.
Carroll's amendment was defeated. TO
2S-the resolution authorizing the advisory
committee was then adopted. Fhe dist
rict leaders who compose what is known
as the Croker old guard supported the
proposed changes
The new advisory committee elected
Chas. F. Murphy chairman and Thos F.
Smith was appointed secretary. Smith
formerly was Richard Croker's secretary
It was announced that one or more OF the
members of the advisory committee would
be at Tammany hall every day 10 trans
act the business heretofore attended to
by the leader Of the organization.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-23
TAYLOR MADE
DEPARTING
COMMANDER
Perry Man Is Honored by G.
A. R. Order of Oklahoma.
NORMAN is SELECTED
For Next Encampment and
Anadarko for Reunion.

Guthrie, O. T., May 22.-The twelfth an
nual encampcnent of the department of
Oklahoma G. a. R. has been in session
here for the past two days. Today Judge
J. Wesley Taylor. of Perry. was elected
department commander for the ensuing
year; s. S. Cole, senior vice, and Jacob
Brecker. of Anadarko, junior vice. and
A. C. Murray of Pawnee, chaplain.
Resolutions were adopted commencing
the management of the pension depart
ment and the conduct of the war in the
Philippines.
The next encampment viii be held in
Norman and the next state reunion in
Anedarko, in August. camp fire was
held tonight. with Past Department Com
manAer Henry, of Missouri presiding
The council of administration consists
of Easton. Saltwater; Richey, Anadarko;
G. L. Murphy, Waterloo; Hes, Edmond;
Houe, Murphy. Delegates TO national en-
campment are: C. P. Green. AIva; James
White, Oklahoma City; f. Z. Heartshorn.
Ponca City. The Ladies of G.. A. r., elect
ed Mrs. Jennie Miller OF Oklahoma City
president; Mrs. Mary Harrington. Guthrie.
second vice president; Mrs. S. z. Merrick,
Mckinley. Junior vice; Mrs. Mary Herod,
Guthrie, treasurer; Mrs. Sarah Burns,
Kingfisher. chaplain; Mrs. Miller. the
newly elected president was elected dele
gate to the national encampment. The
installation OF newly elected offers will
take place tomorrow
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-23
CALLED FARMER ORATOR"
Present Probate Judge Ct Garfield
County Of Former Proninence.

Present Probate Judge CT Garfield
County OF Former Prominence.
Enid. O. T. May 2.-The appointment
OF NJ C. CARRIER Of CARRIER, O. T.. 10
fiji the vacancy in the Office Of probate
Judge Of this county caused by the res
lgnation of James X Reauchamp, gives
uni~ersa1 satisfaction among all classes
and especially the bar. Judge CARRIER is
recognized as being one or the ablest
young lawyers in the territory and has
the largest library in the county. Two
years ago he was introduced TO the ter
ritoral convention by William Grimes as
The farmer orator and delivered one
OF the most scathing denunciations Of
BTyanism and free silver ever heard in
sSconvention Of the Republican party in
the territory. Crimes was away off
when he took young CARRIER for a farmer
as ne is one of the most classical men
f. the territory, having received his ed
ucation in the upper Iowa university
and the state university at Iowa city.
two Of the best colleges in the state
OF Iowa CARRIER easily ranks as one Of
the ablest and most talented orators in
the territory and has been repeatedly
urged by his numerous friends TO enter
the race for CONGRESS from tbs .clrtv,
not being allied with any faction and
with the united support Of the party
and the enthusiastic support Of his far
mer friends he could easily be elected.
He has personally refused the persua-
sions of his friends however. and de-
clines 10 ieave the law. In which he has
8 brilliant future.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-23
TORNADO RACES
IN ROGER MILLS
COUNTY, OKLA.
Twister DevastateS Land
Southeast of Elk City.
PEOPLE FATALLY INJURED
Cyclone Cloud DragS Heavy
Rain in Its Rear.

Oklahoma City. o. T, May PA tor
nado struck six miles southeast Of Elk
City this morning and wrecked a number
of houses. Several persons are reported
fatally injured among them a Mrs.
Combs. The da mage wrought is estimated
at $4,000. The tornado passed over Elk
City in a northeasterly direction passing
near Chanue. small town of the rail-
way in Washita county Elk City IS a
small town in Roger Mills county on the
Choctaw, oklahoma and Gulf railway
The residence Of Mr. Knox. four miles
from Elk city, was destroyed. Mr. Knox
and his son were carried about 100 yards,
but escaped uninjured. The storm devei-
oped in the eastern part Of Roger Mills
county and travelling in a northeasteriy
direction destroyed everything in its
track. which varied from loo yards TO one
half mile in width. The funnsl shaped
clouds were seen to form and were in
plain view for many minEtes- The clouds
finally separated, one going northwest and
the ether north, leaving Elk City un-
touched. The injured were hurt by fly
ing debris. The storm was followed by q
heavy storm that did much damage.