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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

OF the $4,000 immigrants who came
to this country during the fiscal year
ended June 80, 100000 were from
Italy, Austria-Hungary and Russia.
There is a pretense that contract
labor is kept out and there are laws
which are intended to exclude dis.
eased persons, criminals and paupers
The very nature of this immigration
shows conclusively that these laws are
inadequate or that they are not en-
forced.
The fact that immigration from
Great Britain, Ireland, Germany and
the Scandinavian countries has fallen
very low comparatively indicates
clearly enough that the labor market
in America does not appeal very
strongly to the most progressive and
enlightened races of Europe. 1t is
drawing it's recruits now almost ex-
clusively from regions where labor is
pauperized even as compared with the
labor of Great Britain, Germany and
Sweden and Norway
Much of this immigration is as OBJ
jectionable as any that is excluded by
the laws restricting the incoming of
the Chinese. 1t is quite as degraded.
1t is fully as alien. 1t cannot be as
simulated more easily. 1t is no more
spontaneous. 1t is assisted, just as
Chinese immigration always is. There
would be little of it If it were not for
this assistance.
Who are behind this stupendous
movement, and where do these hun
dreds of thousands go to? The Ameri.
can people have only to look into the
tariff protected and trust ruled indus.
tries of the country to find the an.
swer.
The late census SHOWS Enthusiastically
that the prosperity Of which we boast
had not, in 1900, communicated itself
to labor There had been enormous in
creases in investments, in products
and in sales, but the returns Of labor
were either at standstill or had de-
elined.
This is exactly what the tariff sys-
tenn contemplates. 1t corners the home
markets. 1t maintains absolute free
trade in labor
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

The serious industrial unrest which
has for long time been manifest in
Russia has already led to dangerous
and disastrous disturbances in the
southern part of that empire, and also
to some riots in the northern prov
inces. 1t is alleged that the ferment
is great in the provinces of Kharkoff,
Poltava, Kieff, Vorenzh, Saratoff,
Kherson, Ekaterinoslav generally and
in the Northern Caucasus. The re-
volt Is not confined to any one section
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
What Gates Thinks of Unions.

Workingmen will hardly be persuad-
ed that unions are detrimental to their
interests by the arguments of such
horny handed toilers as John w.
Gates. Mr.. Gates is not yet recog.
nized leader of labor, and it is doubtful
that his views of the relations be-
tween worKmen and their employers
will commend themselves equally to
both parties. He may be correct in
his statement that labor unions are
as rule, obnoxious to employers"
but that is not likely to be accepted
by workmen as good and sufficient
reason for abolishing the unions.
Neither are laborers to be convinced
by the testimony of gambler in the
grain market that their leaders are
moved by purely selfish motives"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
MAKING His Own Coffin.

1t begins to look as if Mr.. Roosevelt
is rapidly driving into his final politi-
cal resting place the fatal number OF
nails and that in 1904 he will be COM
PEELED to look for a comfortable posi-
ton on The political shelf. Unless the
presidents restless strenuosity and in
siderable egotism mellow down into
a conservative policy that will enable
his party to wage war along the old
lines, it is more than probable that
Senator Hanna will be the nominee
of the national Republican convention.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Increased Cost of Necessaries.

About 80 per cent of the increased
cost of subsistence" says the Indian
apolis News, goes to the farmers and
market gardeners" This is an over
estimate. Perhaps the producers get
80 or 40 per cent of the increased
price paid for the necessaries of life
But it costs them all this and more
for the increased price of the manu-
featured products which they buy
the articles of daily household use
which they are compelled to procure
from the trusts and protected monopo.
lies.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

BY sympathetic strike throughout
the United States the Structural Iron
Workers Union expects to force the
American Bridge Company, known as
the Bridge Trust, to grant the de-
mands of the Philadelphia local union.
Five thousand men will be affected.
The executive board also voted to or
der all members in the United States
to refuse to handle any of the Ameri-
can Bridge Company's product that is
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Situation Is Humorous.

Commenting on the fact that Lewis
Nixon of New York, treasurer of the
Democratic congressional campaign
committee, is one of the organizers Of
the $45 100000 shipyards trust, with
authority to increase its capital to
$500, 100000, facetious Republican
newspaper says: THE joke of the
matter is that Mr.. Nixon's committee
III in the midst of getting out a large
edition of it's campaign handbook
pledging the party to policy OF invet
crate hostility to trusts The sub
ject is not destitute of humor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Some Peculiar German Ideas.

Peculiar ideas are held in some
towns Of Germany. One city council
has decided that tooth brushes are q
luxury, and as such should be heavily
taxed. The city council Of Neuss, a
big town on the Rhine, founded by
julius Caesar, refused an appropria-
ton for a boys public bath because
1t cannot be conducive In good morals
when boys clad in bathing trunks only
are allowed to sport around in the
water"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
@ABoFe1@es
THE FIELDS OF TOLL.

The hills are all a-sea with yellow grain
That meets each merry impulse Of the
wind
With dances light as dearest wish can
find,
And laughter like the mellow rush of
rain.
The ripening corn fiaunts far across the
plain,
It's glorious abundance scarce confined.
And through the lowlands sunny riv-
ers wind,
Thick bordered by the sumac's amber
stain.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
How the Wool Tariff Works.

Ore of the workings of the present
tariff that is perhaps not understood
by the American consumer is the re-
bate that is allowed our manufactur-
ers for goods exported. thus: An Amer
lean wool manufacturer must pay an
exorbitant duty on wool. OF course.
he adds this to his price of carpets
and cloth and the American Consumer
pays it. But II the manufacturer ex.
ports his carpets and cloth the gov.
eminent refunds to him the duty that
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Serving the People.

Gov. William A. Stone of Pennsyl-
vania says: 81 am through with poll
tics. 1t doesn't pay" The Harrisburg
Patriot quotes Cardinal Wolsey. IF
| had served my God" ETC., and con.
tinues: IF William A. Stone in the
high positions he has held had served
the people as well as he has served
Matthew Stanley Quay he would have
found that politics does pay, if not in
money, in public usefulness and
honor, in the gratitude and esteem Of
100000 inhabitants Of the keystone
state"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Brain and Intellect.

The exact seat in the brain of the
highest intellectual faculties has
formed moot point in science since
the functions of the organ of mind
began to be Investigated with accur-
acy. The general opinion Localities
what we term mind" in the prefron-
tai lobes of the brain, but by, another
school of thinkers the hinder lobes
have been credited with performing
our highest cerebral duties.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Child Labor in Germany

in theatrical performances in public.
No child may be employed after Q
o'clock at night. None under IL years
may be engaged for labor in restau-
rants and saloons, while the employ
ment of girls for such work is abso-
lutely prohibited. For five years after
the law is enacted local authorities
may permit children to be engaged in
certain industries-sucn as early
morning milk and bread delivery
from $50 a. m. until within an hour
of school time and within an hour OF
church time on Sunday. Employers
must make application to and receive
permission from the police authorities
before hiring children. The new law
has been bitterly fought by certain
sections in the reichstag, but Its
friends are confident it will pass.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

The Executive Board of the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters has reject
ed the plan proposed by President w.
D. Huber for the settlement of the p.
]. Mcclure controversy. Mcclure was
charged with having Incorporated
little over $4,000 of the organiza-
tons funds and was suspended from
office by the executive board. After
nearly year Of what was considered
by many as persecution of the veter-
an, a compromise was proposed to
settle the claim for $4,000. Half the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Pleasant Trips for Statesmen.

Senators Burton, Mitchell and Eos
ter are about to start on what should
&c an agreeable junket. They will visit
Hawaii for investigation of the ex-
queens claims to crown lands and
examination of conditions in the
islands generally. An investigation
of the situation in the Philippine
islands by an intelligent committee
would be regarded by the public as
far more important, but congress de-
clined to authorize it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Strike Lasted Three Hours

cents an hour with ten-hour day,
instead of the present scale, eighteen
cents per hour and an eleven-hour
day.
The officials signed a contract
agreeing to retain the superintendent
in question for one year, and prom
ised to place the matter of an increase
in wages before the Board of Direct
ors. The men therefore returned to
work.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Reject Compromise Scheme

sum was paid down by MCGUIRE and
the other half was to be paid before
Sept. /. When the full executive
board refused to sanction the propo-
sition it was referred to referendum
vote of the unions. Local No. OF
Philadelphia, Of which MCGUIRE Is
member, has voted unanimously
against the proposed settlement, be-
lieving that if the matter came to a
trial Mcclure would be INDICATED.
The other locals in Philadelphia have
voted in favor of the plan.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Industrial Discomfort in Russia

OF workpeople. It is difficult to obtain
reliable information, either as to the
causes of discomfort or as to its wide.
spread character. There is less
known of Russian industrial condi-
lions than those of any other country,
perhaps, China excepted. But it
seems clear that the Russian work
people of all classes and sections, are
badly paid, work long hours and are
under harsn laws of most repres'
sive character.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Bridge Builders on Strike

being used by any other construction
firm or contractor. Five thou
sand additional men will be affected
by this order.
In every part of the country, except
Philadelphia, the Bridge Trust is pay
ing the scale of wages demanded by
the respective unions. In that city
the men demand 80 cents an hour for
an eight-hour day, and every contract
or or company within radius Of 80
miles pays it, except the trust.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

From this the Hottest hight. the lons
road runs
Far down the golden hilsides toward
the west,
Follows the raptured journeys Of the
runs,
And seeks, with them, the purple
realms of rest.
But | love best the bright and windy
hill,
Where joyous labor holds her empire
still.
Mildred l. McNeal in Success.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

All the employees of the Yonkers, N.
Y, Street Railway Company struck
recently and for three hours the
street car service in the city was
completely tied up. The cause of the
strike was due to the reported de-
termination of the company to dis.
charge an assistant superintendent,
who was very popular with the men.
The employees demanded his retention
and at the same time asked for 20
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

William A. Coakley, reelected gen.
eral president Of the international
Protective Association of Lithographic
Apprentices and Press Feeders of the
United States and Canada, has been
prominently identified with the lith-
ographers since they started to organ
lie in New York City. For two years
he was business agent of his local and
for the past year has been president.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
A Hone Without Warrant.

Those people who are dreaming
that the newly appointed associate
justice of the supreme court will vote
to undo former decisions of the court
on the income tax and Philippine
problems seem to lose sight of the
fact that Republican administration
is not likely to appoint that sort of
associate Justice.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Head of Lithoeraphers' Union

He organized the International Asso
citation and was elected president. In
Chicago last week he was reelected
by reclamation. President Coakley is
now forming an Allied Lithographic
Trades Council, with the idea of Gre
ating harmony between the allied
trades and preventing any future con-
ficts. He is young man, but ear
nestly working for the success of his
organization.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
To Helm Coiored Men Alonu.

Rev. ]. H. D. Huckrey of Cambridge,
Mass, is interesting himself in secur.
ing a building in that city to be
known as Emancipation building" to
be used as a home for young colored
men, and especially those attending
Harvard.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
One Use for sid Guns.

It is said that the artillery practice
at Fort Mott is knocking the cater.
pillars out of the fruit trees of Salem
county, New Jersey, and stunning the
pests. Once in awhile these big guns
and soldiers are really of some use.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

The talking match between Explorer
Baldwin and his captain proves that a
diet of blubber and ships biscuit does
not diminish the muscular strength Of
the tongue.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

If the Windy City objects to the
name Chicago because the word is In
dian for skunk why not call itself
"Chic-hog-o," which does not mean
skunk, but is appropriate, neverthe-
less.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Depew Satisfied with Life.

Mr.. Depew, nearly year younger
than Senator T. c. Platt, but still
we'll along in his sixtieth year, wrote
from Europe to his colleague on the
occasion Of the latter's birthday that
Il would be quite willing with this
bright, beautiful and enjoyable world
about us If we could indefinitely post
pone the progress of time"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

In North and East Lancashire, Eng
land, the total number of persons en-
ployed in and about the coal mines
last year was 42,553, being 1,703 more
than in the year 1899 and 1911 more
than in the year 1898. The number Of
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

When the Duke of Marlborough ran
his automobile over woman he
stopped and conveyed her to hos
pital. For this breach of the scorch
er's code he may expect to be sharp
~ censured.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

he has paid on the wool that goes into
those goods. Thus the tariff actually
discriminates in the case Of foreiga
purchasers against our own people.
indianapolis News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

A Chicago woman had a neighbor
arrested on a charge Of witchcraft,
the specification being that evil spir.
its were invoked to disturb her do
nestle serenity. The inference is
that the evil spirits originated in Pc
ora.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Memory of Summer and Winter.

Ut
Scientists have discovered that the
memory Is stronger in summer than
in winter. Among the worst foes Of
the memory are too much food, too
much physical exercise, and. strangely
enough, too much education.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Mr.. Schwab refuses to disclose the
actual purpose of his visit to Europe.
Probably he is making the trip in or
der to get little more iron into his
constitution.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

The bishop of Delaware, who insists
that women should wear bonnets to
church, evidently wishes to promote a
millinerennium.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

The news that an Indian chief Of
Oklahoma was killed by faction led
by his mother-in-law shows how the
poor red man is succumbing to the
perils OF civilization.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Explorer Baldwin is doomed to fail
ure in his arctic lecture business. II
he cannot produce the pole the pub
lie will have no interest in the par
ticulars of his expedition.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

It seems that Washington has been
expecting Turkey to keep her word
without constant pushing. This is the
climax of credulity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
eabcock,s ziu.z.o rsrln Ideas.

Congressman Babcock will no doubt
find a way to explain how he can
occupy both sides Of the tariff Ques-
ton. His interviews were for the pur-
pose of home consumption. His text
book views are for general use.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Rather than give tips proportional
to the Monte Cristo stories about him,
Mr.. Pierpont Morgan gives no tips at
all.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Should Come to America.

The tenor Ssobinoff, the most emf
nent Of Russian operate stars, re-
ceives a salary of $4,000 a year, legs
than Jean De Reszke receives for a
months season in the United States.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Census statistics just issued show
that illiteracy among male adults is
less than half as prevalent in the
large cities as 1t is in the rest of the
United States. But 1t is not alarm
ingly prevalent in either the cities or
the country.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

When asked the other day to pose
for a photograph, ]. Pierpont Nor
gan said he wouldn't do it for 81, 000,-
900. Oh, how that man must hate his
face,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

A wine trust has been formed in
Spain for the purpose of exploiting
the United States market. Evidently
we pounded more ideas than one into
the Spaniard.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

The car of Russia employs twenty
four doctors, besides trying all of the
patent medicines submitted for his
approval.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

The preacher who hurled lighted
lamp at disorderly man in the con-
gregation was not hiding his light
under bushel.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Greeks to Honor Or. Howe.

A Samuel Gridley Howe monument
fund has Deen started by the Greeks,
who wish to erect monument in Bos-
ton in memory of DR.. Howe's noble
work for the Greek people.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

with the amendments relative to an
eight-hour day for men above ground
and the miners to push their own cars
until the subject can be thoroughly in.
vestigated.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
MICHIGAN Strike Ended

The strike of the United Mine Work
ers of Michigan was declared of, the
various locals having voted to adopt
the scale submitted by the operators
and approved by President Mitchell,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Mr.. Carnegie must not be discour.
eyed if the first $1O,0OO,0OO fails to
bring about the discovery of the secret
of life.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Order has been restored in Siam.
This is probably the first real quiet
spell they have had there since the
days of those famous twins.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Sometimes we almost suspect that
women who use the kerosene can
when making fires, never look at
newspaper.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Those new olive-green uniforms
may be all right and practical, but
"the boys in blue" is phrase that is
hard to give up.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

In England the spoils of Office are
called "liver." There is no use try
ing to keep the meat question out of
politics.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Tourists returning from Europe will
be glad to learn that baled hay is now
admitted free of duty.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Ne~ Zealand is doing it's best to at
tract immigration by posing as land
where strikes are unknown.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
Coal Miners of England

persons employed underground IN
1901 was 1892 being 1859 more
than in 1900, o,144 more than in the
year 1899 and 1898 more than in the
year 1898.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Mr.. Morgan wears his panama hat
fedora style. For ambitious financiers
that sets the style.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

If Santos Dumont doesn't look out
he will get himself into the Nikola
Tesla class.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

1t took six centuries to complete the
Campanile Of st. Marks at Venice. u
came down in about six seconds.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

Webfeet harvest hands are wanted
in several sections of the country
where the rainfall has been abnormal
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12
II the French are still dreaming OF
revenge, nothing will wake them up.

Where is Mr.. Morgan first, in war,
peace, or the hearts of his country.
men?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-09-12

The stage Tracy will be worse than
the original.
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