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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
PASSED WITHOUT DEBATE.
Wastes No Words on the S1O,OOO,OOO
Rivers and HarbOrs Bill.

Wastes No Words on the &1O,OOO,OOo
Rivers and HarbOrs Bill.
WASHINGTON, d. G. - (SpeciaD.
Without a word of discussion of the
merits of the measure, the senate
passed the river and harbor bill, car
rying in appropriations about $4,000
900. So thoroughly had the bill been
considered by the commerce commit
tee that every senator was content that
it should pass as reported from the
committee.
Discussing the rivers and harbors
bill, Mr.. Warren, of Wyoming, said he
felt that a fair appropriation ought to
have been carried by the bill for the
construction of dams in the West for
the conservation of water for irrigation
purposes, but he yet had hope that the
house would pass the irrigation meas
ure passed by the senate In view OF
the tendency of that bill, he would
offer no amendment to the pending
measure.
AS passed by the senate, the rivers
and harbors bill contains the provi-
sion for the Missouri river that was
added to it in the senate after the
house had refused to appropriate any
money for that purpose.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

Most of the industrial corporations
disclose so little of their affairs that
the public has no means of knowing
what a stock is worth except by CAPT.
talizing the dividends. But dividends
are not always paid when they are
earned; they are sometimes paid when
they are not earned. 1t is within the
power of those who control board
of directors to raise or depress the
value of the shares; to infict very
considerable losses upon buyers and
sellers, and. alphabetically to ar
feet the value of other properties.
The public demand for publicity In
the statements of corporations Is due
to these facts.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
Laap-Year SolIcItude.

Mr.. Hanna uses the mails to tell an
inquirer in Wisconsin that he is not
a candidate for the presidential nom
ination in 1904. In the face of his let
ter to the Wisconsin inquirer 1t is in
teresting to note Mr.. Hanna's sudden
activity as peacemaker between CAPT
tai and labor There is not sufficient
ground to impugn his motive, yet it
might be observed that as the chosen
leader of the party which fosters
trusts he possibly is trying to bring
into line that all-important voting
class-the workingman-who natur-
ally are widening the gulf between
themselves and the political poll
cies of monopoly in trade.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

There is no doubt that a very con-
siderable element in the Danish West
India islands opposes the transfer to
the United States, and this element IL
understood to be found among the
common people as distinguished from
the traders and landed proprietors.
The outcome of 1t all seems to be that
we shall take under our sovereignty
another subject people, more or less
unwilling and dissatisfied, with all
which that implies. 1t is perhaps for
tunate that there are not a great
many of them. They can be kept I'M
der with less distress than in the
case Of the Filipinos.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
RACE QUESTION UP.
Debate on 1t Occupies Most or
House Session.

Debate on 1t Occupies Most or
House Session.
WASHINGTON, D. c. Especially.
The house has entered on consideration
of the military academy appropriation
bill. In addition to the regular terms,
it contains provision for the extensive
improvement Of the grounds and
buildings at West Point. These I'M
provements are to cost $6,5O0,OOO OF
which $4,000, 900 is appropriated in the
bill. Twenty-four of the thirty pages
of the bill were completed the first day.
During the general debate on the
military academy bill, Mr.. Gilbert, OF
Kentucky, precipitated discussion on
the race question which was partici-
pated in by Mr.. Gillett, of Massachu-
sets; Blackburn, of North Carolina;
w. W. Kitchin, of North Carolina, and
Mr.. Gaines, of Tennessee. Mr.. Cochran,
of Missouri, and Mr.. Gillett discussed
the question of the alleged violation of
the neutrality laws in connection with
the shipment of mules and horses to
South Africa.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

The idea of postponing the Cuban
tariff question is not entirely new as
matter of procedure. In fact, the
political parties have never had
hard nut to crack before them but
what they showed an inclination to
postpone the cracking to later day,
but the matter has to be made in the
long run. If the Republicans could
defer this embarrassing question till
after the election they would feel
much easier.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
Make Good Food Cheap.

When the oppressive taxes which
weigh down upon the poor man are
abolished demand for dishonest and
spurious goods will cease and the max
ers will go to the wall. If the con-
gressmen would expend one-half the
energy in trying to make good food
cheap which they display in their
heroic efforts to make bad food dear
thew would commend themselves more
fully to the intelligent judgment of
the people for whom they endeavor to
legislate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

True, the country is rich and the
treasury overlooking, but this appro-
priation of $6O,OOO,OOO for the improve
ment of rivers and harbors is stag
gering. Unless the Republican lead
ers pay more heed to the warnings of
history they will find themselves rid
ing for fall. A river and harbor bill
carrying less than third as much as
this was the rock on which the party
was wrecked in the congressional
elections twenty years ago.-Portland,
Me-, Argus.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

Does anybody ever win at the game
Mr.. Morgan and the other magnates
play? The policy king will OCCASION
ally let little fellow have a ghost of
show, but the trust magnates desire
to take it all. And yet they hold their
heads high and decline to associate
with the policy millionaire because he
is "low" and his calling has not that
semblance of responsibility which
makes these gallant gentlemen not
only purse proud, but dictatoria and
highly magnificent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
THREE GOOD REASONS
ADVANTAGES OF ELECTION OF sENA-
TORS BY DIRECT VOTE.
Objections Come From Those Who Are
Corruptly Intcrssted-W ould Also Re-
move National Politics From the Leg
islaturos of the States.

A reader Of The Commoner asks for
a concise statement of the advantages
to be expected from the election OF
senators by direct vote Of the people.
First-It brings the government
nearer to the people-a sufficient ad-
vantage in itself. for it enables the
people to select whom they wish and
to punish those who betray their
trust.
Second-It avoids the corruption
that, with increasing frequency is at
tending the election of senators by
legislatures.
Third-It enables the state legisla-
ture to attend to state matters undis-
turbed by national politics.
The objections to the reform come,
first, from those who think that the
senators represent the states, and that
state equality in the senate would
be disturbed. They are mistaken.
While the senators represent the states
they do not represent the state admin
istrat!on, but the people of the state,
and the question or equal representa-
ton is not in any way effected by the
mode of election.
The second objection comes from
those who have no confidence in the
judgment or patriotism of the people,
and fear to trust them with the selec-
tion Of their representatives in the
senate.
The third objection comes from peo-
pie who represent great corporations
and knows that the corporations can
not control popular elections as ef-
fectively as they can elections by legis-
latures.
The fourth objection comes from
rich men who think it is cheaper or
at least easier to buy majority In
the legislature than to buy a majority
of the people-The Commoner.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

sane root, ambition" and the result 10
that he has felt too much about the
succession, about the denomination.
about things that are personal to MI.
Roosevelt, rather than things helpful
to the people at large. Instead OF max
ing friends he has certainly lost q
large number. He might have been
the president Of the whole people. Now
he appears to be getting to be the
president of a party; possibly the
president only of faction of a party.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

The fashions for the coming sea-
son will be directoire, but rather more
in the Tanagra feeling. says London
Truth. The corset that makes long
fine waist line will be worse than
useless. Skirts are to contrast with
those of the bell shape actually worn,
and will fall In straight, close folds.
Sandals are talked of as more in har-
mony with classical dress than shoes.
The present Japanese mode OF dress
ing the hair is doomed. One already
sees bandeaux la Grecque. Imita-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
Choice of Routes.

WASHINGTON, ID. C.-(SpeciaD.
For more than four hours to-day Mr..
Morgan of Alabama, chairman of the
isthmian canal committee, addressed
the senate on the subject of the Nicar-
aguan canal. He devoted the greater
Fart of his speecht consideration
of the desirability and practicability Of
the two principal routes. Nicaragua
and Panama. He strenuously favored
the former, maintaining that in every
possiblsrespect it had many ad vantages
over the Panama route
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
ps,errea nut Not Abandoned.

The indications are that the bill to
give certain millionaires additional
millions for their services in steaming
ships at profit will go over till the
next session of congress. There are
those on the committee having the bill
in charge, as we'll as others in the
house, who do not care to face their
constituents next November with the
record of having favored this gross
misrepresentation of money. After the
election these scruples may not be so
compelling.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
Injunction Business oyerdone.

The injunction business has been
vastly overdone, but If there Is to be
bench-made law it is a good thing to
have it dealt out with impartial hand.
One of the worst features Of the abuse
Of power by the courts has been that
they have lent themselves almost in
variably to the purposes of the cor
porations. The more indiscriminately
the theory of government by injunction
is applied the sooner return to the
old and safer way may be looked for.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
So the Butcher Thought.

Gen. Grant was once attracted by
horse driven by butcher and he pur-
chased the animal for $500. few
days later he invited Senator Conk-
ling to a drive behind the new horse.
The senator criticised the animal and
said: Il think should prefer the $500
IN the horse" That's what the
butcher thought" replied Gen. Grant
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

Berthas, fichus and fancy draperies
are a feature Of the corsages OF weo-
ding dresses, while some OF the new
est and certainly most unusual models
are a series Of lace rufiies, falling ono
above the other. so that the figure
seems to be wound in soft flmy
masses. Sometimes these runies are
quite narrow and extend from the
waist to hem, and again there may be
only three of graduated depth. each
one having a dainty edging OF orange
blossom applique. With such gown
the train may be Of plain white SAITH
or of fancy brocade.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
plnrlsx outranks Providence.

God created the continent, filled the
mountains with mineral treasure.
made the valleys fruitful and the
climate salubrious. 1t is wonderful
country and wonderfully blessed. But
there are those among us who forget
God and only remember Dingley.-
Philadelphia Record.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

A broadcloth gown that appeals to
the afternoon tea enthusiast is made
of light cloth, decorated with large
mother of pearl buttons. A little tea
coat made Of taffeta silk. to match
cloth, is worn over vest Of lace and
white silk. This coat is finished around
the neck with simulated collar OF
cloth. The skirt has six fiounces that
reach to the knees. These divide In
front and gradually get deeper In the
back. The sleeves are long and wide
at the cuff.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
Nov p,e.,d.nt Of Brasil.

Or. Francisco DE Paula kodrigues
Alves, who has Just been elected pres
ident OF Brazil. has for many years
been a conspicuous figure In the poll.
tics OF that republic. He Is a native
Of the state OF Sac Paulo. and IS now
governor of that state. He Will DC
inaugurated on Nov. Is. the anniver-
sary Of the proclamation OF Braziis
indepe ndence. The tenure OF ofiice Is
four years.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
Carried on Many u,s., Nor.

Angina pectoris, from which Cecil
Rhodes suffered. is a disease Of great
men. 1t carried on Matthew Arnold. 1t
killed Lord Clarendon, DIR. Chalmers.
John Leech, DIR. John Hunter. the ia
NOUS physician; Thorwardsen. the
sculptor, and Sumner. the American
statesman. 1t seems to have a predi-
lection for those in whom there Is
high development OF the nervous sys-
tenn.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

West Virginia is rapidly becoming
more and more the Mecca OF the ne
groes of the south. The climate OF that
state. and the great coal and coke in
dustrics in operation in almost every
county. together with the extensive
railroad construction being carried on.
furnish ready as well as lucrative en-
ployment for negro labOrers. OF whom
$4,000 are employed in the mines.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
Nav IIaa of Training Ship.

The Cincinnati will be used as a
training ship for firemen and for boil
er endurance tests. The vessel has
recently been completely fitted out
with this end in view and 1t is the
intention of the bureau of navigation
to order the ship junior officers to
act as instructors and at the same
time to give them training in engine
room duties.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

buckle is sometimes finish. This
coat has a blouse sleeve rather full
Just above the waist, but quite plain
at the top. The front may be slightly
double and finished with
small rundown collar and revers OF
fine embroidery. The basque. what
ever shape it is, should be cut to look
as if it were all in one. yet may be
made quite separate on little band
that the belt covers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
No Generous Monopolies.

There has never been generous
monopoly. There have been monopo-
lies that have served to reduce the
cost of production, the cost Of carriage
and the cost to the consunier,fbut they
have also destroyed the private bust
ness of many who were making good
livelihoods and have paid abnormal
dividends and salaries to the few in
terested in the monopoly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

The newest bodices are less elabor-
ate than they have been and show
some form of basque, tabs all around
or position ends at the back. The
blouse coat with basque ends in the
centre of the back is to be stylish. A
belt that passes through Sits In the
material and fastens with handsome
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
New Russian Railway Tariff.

The Russian minister of finance has
published the new railway tariff.
which comes into operation ON April
IS. There is an increase in passenger
fares ranging from % per cent on or
binary trains to 100 per cent on the
express.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
To Encourage Art In Canada.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier is said to be in
sympathy with project to establish
n national conservatory of art in Can
ada and is to advocate yearly grant
of $4,000 for the support of such an
institution.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

tions of China crepe will be in great
favor for gowns. AS the Olymplan
goddesses did not wear hats or bon
nets. the inventive faculty of the mil
liners will be severely taxed to invent
things suitable to classically dressed
ladies'. The ladies of the directory
boldly adopted coal-scuttle bonnets
and turbans.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
Merely an Editorial Utterance.

An Ohio editor says he wouldn't
give bogus trade dollar for the auto
graph of any man on earth. If one
should be offered him at the bottom
of a check or railway pass he might
be able to overcome his antipathy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
A Wall Street Agresment

A "gentlemen's agreement" IN the
slang of Wall street, is an understand
ing by the terms of which each OF the
pirates concerned promises not to Ne
come conscience-stricken.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

1t is charged that dog in New
York got drunk and bit child. This
is one of the most serious charges
ever brought against a canine. -Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
Kaiser Gives Many Decorations.

During the last year the Kaiser has
decorated no fewer than 2,473 persons
with either star or rbbon-a
greater number than in any year
since Wilhelm H. assembled the throne.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

Theater du Vaudeville, Paris. The
Jacket is of rose taffeta. embroidered
with delicate blue and green flowers.
The wide, draped girdle OF grayish
blue liberty passes under the embroid-
cred bands which border the fronts.
Jabots Of cream lace form the revers.
The stock and cravat are of black
satin, the latter almost covering the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02
president of a Faction.

No doubt Mr.. Roosevelt meant we'll
at the outset and to-day means well.
No doubt his purposes are of the best
from a certain point Of view, but he
unouestionably hath eaten Of the In
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

front Of plated white mousseline Do
sole. The sleeves are finished at the
elbow with q wide, embroidered cum
and a frill of lace. The skirt Is OF rose
cloth, studded with silver.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

The present pole star Is the only,
one called Alpha in the constellation
Ursa Minor 1t has been the worlds
pole star for nearly 1000 years.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

In some of the western prairies trees
are now being planted for shade, pro-
lection and beauty, In areas of vari-
GUS sizes up to hundreds OF AGES,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-02

Waist Of flannel made with stitched
plaits and little ornamental pockets.
The revers collar, the cuffs and the
plastron are of taffeta.-Wiener Chic.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-14
workman SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN EXPLOSION
Henry Zibk Throws Water on
Freshly Cast Metal at Helm
bacher Rolling Mills.
INJURIES MAY CAUSE DEATH.
Chemical Reaction Causes Lumps
Of Iron TO Separate With Ter
rife Force. Throwing La
borer Twenty Feet.

In trying tn cool a piece Of cast iron
early yesterday morning. Henry Zibk, Ia
borer. caused Il serious explosion at the
plant of the HeImbacher Forge and Roll
ing Mil Compay, Barton and De kalb
streets.
Zibk threw a quantity OF water on the
{reshly-cast metal. creating d chemical re-
action that caused the large lump Of iron
10 disintegrate with j loud report and ter-
rifle force.
Zibk Was blown a distance Of twenty feet.
He was removed 10 the City Hospital. where
his condition is regarded as critical. Sev-
eraI men who We're working IN the room
were thrown to the ground.
Michael Stauchy Of No. 1915 South Twelfth
street was slightly injured. He was taken
TO the City Hospital. but was atie To go
to his home after his injuries We're dressed.
the night shit was preparing to stop
work when the explosion occurred. A large
casting had Just been made. and Libk was
in a hurry for the metal To cool. so that it
could be removed into the storage depart
ment-
Before the metal had time 10 solidify
Zibk secured Il bucket of water. and. stand
ing about three feet from the cast. irenched
the molten iron. A cloud Of steam arose
from the casting. Immediately followed by
a loud explosion.
When Zibk was picked m he was IN
conscious. His face and arms had been
badly burned by the steam and hot metal
and small particles of iron had been forced
into his skin.
Zibk is 30 years old and lives with his
family at No. i73 ST. George street. Ills
brother called at the hospital Yesterday
Gus and did not recognize him. His re-
covery is doubtful.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-14
COUNTESS De CASTELLANE
SAILS FOR HOME TO-DAY.

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO II NEW YORK
HERALD AND II ST LOUIS REPUBLIC.
Paris. Dec. 13.-(Copyright. 19t2)-Com-
tesse Boni de Casteilape. with her chill
dren. sails for New York tomorrow on the
Kaiser Wilhelm. The Comte follows later.
Mr.. Peter Augustus Way. appointed TO
succeed Mr.. r. Hit, third secretary OF the
United States Embassy. has arrived in
Paris to take I'D his post.
Mrs. ]. l.. Friedman and Mrs. Frank
Avery of Chicago have arrived.
The two Christmas boats leaving French
ports for America to-day carry Large num-
bers of Americans rushing horneward to
spend Christmas at their own fireside.
The Kaiser Wilhelm, 1 am told. is booked
70 fulf- and the Savoie also.
Dining at the Hotel Ritz this week were
seen Mr. Walter Phelps Dodge with party.
including Mrs and Miss Leishman, MI
and Mrs Clarence Dodge. Miss Rhodes. Mr..
ana Mrs. Guy Phelps Dodge. The Comtesse
Bernard de Pourtales. Mrs. Scott Grant.
Mr. Bates and Mr.. Burden.
captain W. f, English. once a famous
Representative in Congress from Indiana.
sailed on the Savoie to-day. He recently
returned with Mrs. English from an eS-
tensive tor on the Continent.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-14
ANNUAL PET STOCK EXHIBIT.
VIII Be Held This Year at the
Armory.

The eighth annual exhibition of poultry.
pigeons and pet stock. which include Belgian
mares. Will be held this year in the Armory
Han. Eighteenth and Pine streets. from
december % TO January 3. The premium
lists are now ready for distribution. and ali
Indications point toward a large and inter
esting display.
The following judges have been engaged
sor poultry: Sharp Butterfield. London,
canada, and Theodore Hewes, INDIANAPOLIS.
lno.: for pigeons: Joseph Gavin of Boston,
Mass and Fred p. Vest Of St. Louis. r. +
flniey. Macon. Mo-. for the Belgian fla,es.
The superintendent are w. J. Pitcher and
81. Hardaway. The following local clubs
VIII participate in the exhibition: Mound
city Homing Club. Worlds Fair Homing
Pigeon Club and the Louisiana Purchase
Belgian Hare Association.
or,cers of the st. Louis Fancier., Asso-
.Iaoion are; President. Henry Steinmesch:
John A. Francisco.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-14
| RED AUTOS SECOND VICTIM.
Peter j. Stevens Run Down and
Chauffeur Arrested.

Peter ]. Stevens, a wallpaper dealer.
which ]. d. Fenton was chauffeur. yester-
day noon. at Eighth and Olive streets.
Esnton was taken to the -Four Courts in
less driving was preferred against him..
MI, Stevens. whose home is at Twenty
eighth and Dickson streets. was conveyed
TO the City Dispensary. where 1t was
found that he hal sustained two scalp
wounds, decorations of the face and bruises
on the body. Doctor Vogel. who attended
MIN. does not believe the injuries are Sc