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Amador ledger., 1902-09-12
The Boston Boy,

'Lookin' fer birds nest, spnnyY
asked the good natured westerner of
seven-year-old boy whom he met in
Boston common.
mo, sir" replied the intellectual
prodigy as he continued to gaze up
into the tree, 81 am merely endeavor
ing to correctly classify this tree as
botanical product."-Ohio State Jour
nal
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Fishing Through street Grat,ng..

In winchester, England, II is quite
common thing to see men fishing
through the street gratings. Under the
High street there flow several streams
which ultimately discharge into the
river ltchen, noted trout stream.
These streams receive the storm and
surface water from the street by means
of the ordinary street grating The line
is dropped through and fastened to the
end of a stick small enough TO go
through the CRATE. When the fish is
hooked. the line and stick are dropped
through the grating. and the fish, rman
rushes to the point where the stream
emerges from under the street and is
there able to recover his line and land
his fish.
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A Gentleman.

One of our readers sends nice story
about the question, "What is gentle
man?" Hearing Il house carpenter spo-
ken Of as gentleman by furniture
remover, he sought delicately for ex-
plantations. ''Lor' bless yer, sir" an
swered the furniture remover, I'VE
calls every man a gentleman as pays
20 shillings in the pound. london
Globe,
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nodginr n Tin,

Polite Diner-You have waited upon
me very acceptably, and l have en-
joyed my meal thoroughly. You have
behaved like a gentleman, and a gen
tleman you certainly are, notwithstand-
ing your humble occupation.
Waiter-I hope, sir, that am a gen.
tleman. always try to be one
Polite Diner-It IS as I suspected,
and, being a gentleman, I shall not In
suit you by offering you money. Per
haps at some time may be able to. re-
ciprocate your courtesy. Till then
farewell.
Amador ledger., 1902-09-12
DnYid,a Line.

When David Belasco and H. G. De
Mile wrote ''The Charity Ball." there
was speech init that did not please
Herbert Kelley, leading man of the
company. The words Kelley objected
to were quoted from one of David's
psalms.
Ignorant of its origin, Kelley said to
Mr.. De Mile:
II don't like that line. It's bombas-
tic and old fashioned"
"The line is not mine, but Davids,' -
replied De Mile, referring of course to
the psalmist.
81 thought sor' cried Kelcey trium-
phantly. '1'd recognize David Belas-
co.'s style anywhere"
Amador ledger., 1902-09-12
Education.

What sculpture is to block Of mar
BILE education is to human soul. The
philosopher. the saint and the hero, the
wise, the good and the great man very
often lie hid and concealed in plebe-
ian, which a proper education might
have disinterred and brought to light
Addison.
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A Silent Part.

Grooves-That's Bascom. He isn't
upon speaking terms with any member
Of the company.
Foyer-You don't mean it! What was
the cause of the Ill feeling?.
Grooves-Never was any cause; al
ways the same. He has only thinking
parts, you know.-Boston Transcript.
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Puzzled.

"Well, daughter" observed the kind
father, ''now that you have gone
through college at an expenditure Of
four years time and $4,000 in real
money, and, as near as can study it
out, you show a net gain Intellectually
of being able to recite your class yell
and possess new and strange accent
in your voice, I can't help but wonder
what is that vocation in life you said
all this education was to fit you for.
Were you intending to be a brake
anY-Baltimore American.
Amador ledger., 1902-09-12
Church Notice.

St. Augustine's Mission, room situat-
ed on Court street. Services as follows:
Every lst and Sd Sunday, services at
ii a. m. Every I'd and 4th Sunday,
at 1880 p. m. Sunday school
every Sunday at 3 p, m. The Young
Peoples Society of Spiritual Growth
will meet every Sunday, at $3.50 p. m
II WILLIAM TYSON, Rector,
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Cause For Separation.

Her Pastor-Do you not know that
what God has Joined together man
should not put asunder?
The Divorcee-It was not a man in
our case. 1t was milliner.
ga what?"
"a milliner. You see, my husband
said he'd rather pay alimony than buy
hats, as it would be cheaper in the
long run."-New York Times
Amador ledger., 1902-09-12
Easy Choice.

(Which do you prefer" asked the
friend, classical music or classical
playsY'
classical music, every time" an
swered Mr.. Cumrox. There's always
noise enough in that to keep you
awake."-Washingto Star.
Amador ledger., 1902-09-12
A Sad Mistake.

Visitor-Pardon my curiosity, my
good man, but what are you in prison
forf
Prisoner-I am serving time for steal
ing $4,000 from the bank worked
for.
Visitor-That was a sad mistake.
Prisoner-I know it. Curse the day
didn't steal ,0O0.-Ohio State Jour
nal
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Hubby's Little Game.

Wife-What's the matter?
Husband-Some one has been robbing
the firm, and I'm afraid I'll be sus-
pected.
Wife-Impossible!
Husband-Well, it's best to be on the
safe side. Better not buy that new
dress you've been worrying me about
New York Weekly.
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She Knew Him,

eff you refuse me, it will kill me-" he
declared.
"How many lives have your she
asked pitilessly, for she knew some
thing of his previous affairs and nat
urally reasoned that this form Of death
was no novelty to hin.-Cbicago Post.
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He Did 1t.

Teacher-No one can arrest the eight
of time.
Pupil-Well, as was coming to school
this morning stopped two minutes
Detroit Free Press.
Amador ledger., 1902-09-12

The greatest bay in the world is that
of Bengal. Measured in straight line
from the two inclosing peninsulas it's
extent is about 100000 square miles.
Amador ledger., 1902-09-12
A Husbands Enfrrou

She-How many men owe their sue
cess in life to their wives?
He-And how many more men owe
their wives to their success in life?-
New York World.
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As Good as Any One There.
Brown-Were you the best man at
Hobson's wedding?
Green-No. l guess not, but was
Just as good as any man there.-Chica-
go News
Amador ledger., 1902-09-12

The man who has never needed to
have any teeth pulled out is the loudest
in advising the sufferer to "brace up
like man and have the thing out at
once"
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Naturally.

Jones-What struck you most signifi-
cantly in that hurricane you described
at the club last night?
Browne-Well, I should say 1t was
the blow.-Yonkers Herald.
Amador ledger., 1902-09-12

Between friends frequent reproof
makes the friendship distant.-Confn-
cius.
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Not Used to Them

Carrye-Cholly never eats brains.
Maye-And why not?
Carrye-Why. he is afraid they will
go to his head.-Judge.
Amador ledger., 1902-09-12

consequence of self abuse and excess produc-
ing the following symptoms: SallOw counte-
nance dark snOts under the eyes pain in the
head. ringing IL the ears, loss of confidence,
difidence in approaching strangers, ,palpitation
of the heart, weaEDess OF the limbs and back,
loss OF memory. pin,ples on the face, coughs,
consumption, etc.
DIR. GIBBON has practiced in San Francisco
over 81 years, and those troubled should not
fail to consult him and receive the benefit of
his great skill and experience. The doctor
anteed. Persons cured at home. Charges reas-
enable. Call or write.
DIR. J. F. GIBRoN, 625 Kearney street, San
francisco, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1902-09-12
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. GIBBON

This old reliable and
themost successful spe-
cialist in San Francis
co costillcontinues tocure
all Sexual and Seminal
Diseases,such as Ghon-
orrhea, Gleet, Structure,
Syphilis in allits forms
Skin Diseases, Nervous
De bility. Impotency,
Seminal Weakness, and
n.r nf Manhood Thp
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
School of Instruction of 10. O. F.

school of instruction of the |. o. O +.
lodges of the End district. comprising 81
lodges of the Odd Fellows ana Rebekahs,
held session in this city, the l4th, 18th
and 10th, which terminated in banquet
Wednesday evening, at the rooms of Gar
nett Lodge No 16. assisted by the aux
Hilary to the Odd Fellows lodge. Iolax
Rebeka Lodge No. IA. Several high Of
fcers of the order were in attendance.
including, among the number. Grand
Master Brown and Grand Instructor
Jones, also the President of Reheka
lodge, Mrs. A. Fladd
The time spent along the line of work
during the progress of the school was of
a very instructive and beneficial charach.
ter, and was very we'll attended by the
membership of the order throughout the
district, represented their orders as deli
gates.
Wednesday night an entertainment and
banquet was rendered the visitors by
the home lodges, that proved very
pleasant affair.
The toast was responded to by Grand
Master Brown. in a way that captivated
all.
Mrs Fladd the president OF the Re-
bekas, gave brief talk, that was help
full. One recitation by Halle Gluckleit
proved one of the pleasures of the even.
ing. Games and the banquet spread by
the Rcbckas ended an occasion long to
he remembered by those who partici-
pated, and the visiting delegations will
carry home with them pleasant men,
cries of the few days spent in Garrett.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

Mesdames Webber and Dial visited
friends in Lone Elm last week.
ID Donovan and family moved into a
babcock's on the east side, Monday.
$. Kelsey is home, having closed his
winters term of school at Bush City.
Harry Hunter will farm his fathers
place this summer; has removed thereon.
7. Nj. Mcdowell and wife visited friends
in the country Saturday night and Sum-
day.
Mrs Eva Jennings returned from Wis.
ting relatives at Neosho Falls few
DAYS ago.
Our young people are attending the
meeting at the NJ. E. church at Kincaid
the past week.
Mrs Jennie Kelsey and Mrs. I. B.
Lockwood went to Ottawa, Wednesday,
to visit relatives.
win Sarvcr and William Snodgrass
have been dehorning cattle in this vicin-
itr the past week. or two.
Mesdames Moon and M. +. Nichols
called on Mrs. X. Harrington and Mrs.
p. Myres one day last week.
Mrs. Ewing invited a few of Miss
Annals friends to dinner, January 9Th,
in honor of her fifteenth birthday.
Jesse Kennedy and wife and Mrs. Q.
Kennedy, of Pleasanton, visited at w.
" Ferguson's the first of the week
\. Babcock and wife are moving back
to the iarm this week. Mr.. Babcock
wants more freedom than town affords
Rev. Wilson and daughter moved here
from Carlyle last week. and reside in the
Presby terrain parsonage, instead of the
NJ. E. parsonage, as stated last week.
There was social and donation par
~ at the Presbyterian parsonage. Tues
day night. A pleasant social time was
and the parsons larder re-
plcnished.
The Knights and Ladies of Security
several new candidates at their
meeting last week, after which nice
lunch was served and a pleasant time ex-
pericnced
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
ANOTHER SALARY GRAB.

A number of congressman and senators are
trying to have their salaries doubled. They
say they cannot keep up appearances in Wash
ington society on IS, 900 year, and at least
$4,000 is necessary.
We are getting SO English, you know. We
must ape the "noblity" of Great Britain. We
must give swell receptions and our wives and
daughters must 'shine," or we are emo good. -
What do the people of the United States send
men to congress for, anyhow? Do we hire
them to 60 to Washington a"d pose as fashion
plates? Do we expect them to go down there
to fill up on champagne, whisky and "good
grub" and have their wives and daughters
wear purple and fine linen and 'spread on
style"? Don't we send them there to make
laws for the government of the nation, and to
transact the peoples business?
We notice that pl~nty of men are anxious to
take the job at IS 900. Then why pay $40, 900?
If those fellows who are dissatisfied with theA
wages, .let them throw up their jobs and go
back home. We don't need lot of snobs and
snobesses at the national capital. We need
men of worth and integrity, who are DESTROYS
Of serving the interests of the people.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
A SOCIAL ARBITER.

tangled up in itself. 1t is impossible for those
who compose this society to determine who
shall take precedence-who shall shall 60 out
to dinner first; who shall bow to the president
first; who shall lead in the dances; who shall
call on whom, etc., etc. 1t is proposed to ap-
point social arbiter or dictator, who shall have
charge of all social functions and start the cod
fish aristocrats right
Such stuff is sickenng to decent, independ-
ent, liberty-loving Americans.
Washington sassiety is very anxious to pat
tern after the ways of English official society.
Bah!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
HAS MRS. DIGGS FLOpPED?

Judging from the leading editorial in last
weeks Topeka Advocate, Mrs. Diggs has gone
over TO the Democratic party, and wants all of
the Populists in the state to follow her. True,
she says she'd rather stay in the Populist ranks,
but she appears to thiuk it would be practical
politics. to Join the Democrats. She says the
Democrats have national organization, while
we have not. We had national organization
in 1896 and in 1900. When we cease to have
one.
Mrs. Diggs says the Democrats are in favor
of government ownership Of railroads. etc., the
same as we are, and that for this reason, we
ought to 60 into that party.
There are Democrats who are staunch advo-
Gates of government ownership, but they are in
the minorty-a majority OF Democrats are
opposed to it.
AS rule, the Democrats will vote their party
ticket regardless of what kind of candidates are
put up. If Bryan should be nominated, they
would vote for him. We do not mean to say
that all of them would vote for Cleveland, but
majority would do SO. Hill and German are
no better than Cleveland-they arr ''cut out of
the same piece of cloth" Either Hill or Cor
man will be nominated. Then where would
the Populists be "at''?
We have always had great faith in Mrs.
Diggs' faithfulness to principle, and we believe
she is honest in her Ielief that Populists should
join the Democratic party, but we cannot follow
her, and we know great many Popusts who
are s'in the same fix
Whenever the Democrats "show u.s. that
they will remain true to principle, end will
prove that they are willing to turn down such
men as Cleveland, Hill and German; when they
show by their ACTS that they believe in govern
ment ownership of public utilities, we will be
ready to talk about moving into the Democratic
camp.
Several months ago, the Populist state COM
mittee fair, reasonable proposition, but the
Democratic committee rejected If with scorn,
saying that if we wanted them to work with us,
we must march under the Democratic banner.
True Populists will do nothing of the kind
True Populists would rather 60 down to defeat
than compromise with wrong. We believe
that this kind of Populsts are greatly in the
majority. They cannot be led or driven into
an old-party camp.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

A RECENT number of the Topeka Capital
contained an article which held the Standard
Oil Company up to the light and showed how it
has ruined the little town of Neodesha, which
would now be good-szed city had the Stand
ard Oil octopus not put one of its tentaces
around the town and squeezed the life out of it.
On the editorial page of the same paper is an
article defending trusts in general. The Capital
is never consistent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
Lone Elm Items.

Nice roads. Beautiful winter weather
Fred Carpenter is still on the sick list.
in. Roe is helping to dig well for |
K Reeve.
Water is becoming very scarce in this
vicinity.
DR.. and Mrs. Martin are entertaining
relatives.
Miss TreIa Caldwell is on the sick list
this week.
Miss MYRTLE Lamay drove to Colony
Saturday.
Miss Mile Carrier was on the sicl;
list last week.
Mcsdames Lamav and Jennings visited
Mrs. Nichols, Tuesday,
The Missouri Pacific bridge men are
at work in this vicinity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
Democratic Policy Toward the Philippines.

Chicago Record Herald.
The report that Democratic senators are pre-
pairing to advocate the freedom of the Filipinos
while the Democrats of the house are content
to let the Filipino question drift is indicative of
a continued decentralization which makes effect
i've action of any kind by the Democratic party
organization impossible. Furthermore, it is
perfectly evident that the party is suffering for
the lack OF positive Colonial" policy now
because it had oo'positive a silver policy in
1896 For while it has been cropping about
blindly owing to the stunning effects of its
smashing silver defeat there have been oppor-
tunities in plenty for an opening since the Re-
publicans have made some very serious mis-
takes.
The change of attitude with regard to the
Porto Rica tariff was possible only to party
that was so strongly intrenched in power that it
could afford to despse its foe. This security
was responsible also for the cynical disregard
of our pledges to Cuba when the Teller resolu-
ton was Ignored. Then, too, the way in
which the Republican party manager, antic-
pated the decisions of the supreme court in the
insular cases, and the disposition they have
shown since to take advantage of those decis-
ions as to set up an autocracy within dem
ocracy might have proved very costly plumbers
before this if the opposition had not been so
wretchedly disorganlzed.
1t is perfectly clear that the Democrats must
get together and work in harmony for com.
mon definite policy before they can accomplish
anything, but it is also evident that the pro-
gramme of the senators is not likely to prove
popular one. For to give the Filipinos their
independence would be to renounce the pre:en-
sons of the last three years, and strong peo-
pie does not retire from fight in that way.
Whatever the moralities of the case may be,
the spirit of such conflict is pretty accurately
exhibited in an interview which a correspond
ent of the Atlanta Constitution had with Col
one Crane, General Hughes's adjutant. 81
would never leave here" said the colonel, $50
long as there was one of these fellows left to
stick his fingers to his nose at us when we were
going"
At the same time congress might indicate
that it had no use for "crown colonies" and
that it proposed to exercise the authority vested
in it to bring the government of the Philippines
into conformity with our territorial governments
as soon as order was restored. That would tend
of itself TO re-establish peace and the policy is
one which the Democrats might press upon
congress with some hope of bene6ting by it.
An indefinite continuance of the present gov
eminent by commission can hardly commend
itself TO people brought up like ours under or
over representative government.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

CONGRESSMAN BoWERsoCK has introduced a
bill to remove the federal court from Fl. Scott
to Kansas City, Kas., and Fl. Scott is mad
Col j. H. Richards, Judge c. E. Corey and
Gen. J. H. Rice have been appointed COM
mittee to have general supervision of the CAM
paign, and vigorous fight will be made against
The bill. If necessary, lobby will be sent to
Washington. Jake Shepard, the best worker
among Fl. SCOTS lawyers, will use his influence
with Congressman Jackson of the Third dis
trict. If the bill gets through the house, Col
onel Richards will use his influence to have
Senator Burton hold it up in the senate. Kan
sas City, Kas. has more cases in the federal
court than any other section Of the state, as
that is where the packing house, street railway
and other corporation cases originate.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
Mont Ida News.

AL Black, OF Garnett, was on our streets.
Wednesday.
M. b. Evans and wife went to Garnett,
on the afternoon train, Monday, return
ing on the connon-ball.
We are informed that our hardware
merchant, O. F. Neal, has sold his farm
west of town to an lola man.
VIM. Brokelsby died at his home three
miles east of this place, Tuesday, Jan Z,
and was buried on Thursday.
Mrs. W. II. Hudson and family have
been enjoying visit from Mrs. A. H.
Townsend and daughter, of Sugaryale,
and Mrs. M l.. HUDSON and two daugh-
tiers. of lola.
Guy Lamphear is teaching the primary
school at this place in the place of Emma
Norris, who is sick. We understand that
Miss Norris is better. and we hope that
she will soon be able to resume her
place.
The extra gang that has been working
on the railroad at this place was re-
moved to Westphalia the latter part OF
last week. B. E. GINNER.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

WHITELAw REID, of the New York Tribune,
has been selected to represent the United States
at King Edwards coronation. This is a very
fitting selection, Reid is a snob, and accord
ing to the Chicago Record Herald (Rep) he
has always been an imperialist.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

ARTHUR PUE GoRMAN was reelected senator
from Maryland with whoop. German is an
avowed candidate for the presidency, and his
reelection with SO little opposition is CLAIM ed
by his friends to give him big boost toward
the White House. Populsts, how would you
like to become Democrats and vote for German?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

THERE is little doubt that Dave Hill or
Arthur P. German will be the Democratic NOM
;nee for president in 1904 Both are tarred
with the same stick. Kansas Populists ought
"a fall over each other to get into the Democratic
marty so as to vote for of these old snoozers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17
Letter List.

Walter L. Parker, Bernice Street, w.
A. Smith. Aenie Smile, Tilitha Ellis, a.
W. Reed, Laffey Searle, Miss Martha
Shields, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. A. Cook,
c. Brown.
w. 5. BEMIs, p. NJ.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

Mrs. Geo. GRAY died last night in
rooms over the Eagle Office. She and
her husband and children came from
Emden. Neb., and were on their way to
lola. She became sick when they reached
Garrett. and were forced to STOP She
grew worse until death relieved her.
The remains were taken to Nebraska
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

A KENTUCKY farmer has invented wireless
telephone apparatus, sending messages which
are distinctly heard at seven different receiving
stations at the same time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

The nail trust has decided to raise the price
OF wire nails dollar per ton. This brings the
price up to $2.1o key. Another evidence of
prosperity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-17

EMPEROR WILLIAM, of Germany, refuses to
attend the coronation of his uncle, King Ed
ward, OF Great Britain.