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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

At the age of SO the venerable Her
bert Spencer has at last laid aside the
pen that has exercised such power
full influence upon the thought of his
century In his forthcoming volume,
Facts and Comments" Mr.. Spencer
announces that he has written his last
book. His work of creating a syn
thetic philosophy based on the theory
of organic evolution was begun in 1860
and finished in 1896, and now the last
chips frc. n his workshop are gathered
up. Though he is everywhere &C.
knowledged to be one of the greatest
n cures of his time he wears no fancy
titles to his name and has steadfastly
refused even to accept honorary de-
grees from colleges.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13


The United States is not so advanc-
ed in labor legislation as foreign
countries, Notwithstanding the gen
eral idea in this country that we are
far ahead in all that pertains to the
condition of our workers. That we
have not made greater progress in
this respect is due in part to the fact
that the United States Is young
nation and society has not demanded
or required as much regulation as in
the old countries. Furthermore, 1t is
partly due to the fact that the powers
of the general government are limit
ed, and, still further to the fact that
even the states have tied up their
power to make laws, going as far as
foreign legislation by the adoption of
state constitutions limiting the ex.
ercise of their own sovereign powers.
These three causes have contributed
to hold back progressive legislation
in behalf of our workers not only in
the states, but also in the federal gov
eminent, and as result the labor
laws of Germany, Great Britain and
other European countries show a con-
siderably greater degree of fostering
care for the workingmen than those
of the United States. Germany, for
instance, goes to the extent of estab.
fishing a system of old-age pensions
for civilian employees, and the British
employers liability act goes much fur
Their than like legislation in the Unit.
ed States.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
that life is not perpetual

derstand that life is not perpetual
youth.
Keen anxiety and sorrow she may
have missed also. Yet 1t is also true
that ut were better to have loved and
lost than neved to have loved at ALL"
The childless mother has not known
the depths of degradation to which
child can bring its parents, nor yet
has she known the fulfilment Of great
est love and bliss. Neither has she
known the anguish of the sting oil
death, when her fondest hopes have
been laid low. She has escaped great
care and responsibility, but she haa
lost from her life in unalloyed JOY
more than she has escaped of sorrow
The American Mother.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
women. COOPERATIVE Factory.

A cooperative factory, controlled
by women, which began as an expert
ment nine months ago, but which has
proved now to be success, is run
ming in Kansas City, Mo. 1t is be-
lieved to be the only institution of
its kind in existence. 1t embodies
features which political economists
have again and again pointed out as
the true solution of the labor prob
lem. only those who actually work
are entitled to a share in the profits
which they have helped to make"
Last March 200 employees Of swoford
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
Han dsome Neckwear.

Sheer white linen stocks. curved out
under the chin and brought down IN
front in a rounded or pointed effect,
frequently have scroll patterns invert-
ed in this space. These are held to-
gether with fine lace stitches or per-
haps braids. Many others are orna-
mented with fine lace or embroidery
designs put on in applique, while those
which are handsomely embroidered
with white or colored cotton repre-
sent one Of the smartest conceits.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
Predicts working man. Party.

after travelling for two months in
the United States have formed the
opinion that this country will soon
pass into the control of a working
mans party, much as New Zealand
did nine years ago." said D. R. Cald-
well of Auckland, N. T., who arrived in
Washington recently. He is presi-
dent of the board of trade of Auckland,
and is making tour Of the world.
He says the formation of the big
trusts is causing unrest and will re-
suit in the laborers perfecting their
organizations.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
Little Tips.

The Juice of lemon taken IN hot
water on awakening in the morning Is
an excellent liver corrective and is
better than any anti-fat medicine In.
vented.
The finest of manicure acids Is
made by putting teaspoonful OF lem
on juice in cupful of warm water
This removes most stains from the
fingers and nails.
To prevent a mustard plaster injur-
ing the skin mix the mustard with
the white. of an egg.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

il is formed by the ribbons OF the
ceinture, but it is always a basque,
nondescript as 1t may be.
For the street during shopping hours
a great many blouses will be worn,
much trimmed with the fashionable
English embroideries, lace and tuck
ing. The marked change in their cut
is noticeable in the sleeve, which is
more ample than last season, and In
the shoulders, which show less inclin-
alton to sloping.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
Easy to Get.

Have you a real smart all-over lace
jacket?
If you haven't, and want one, and
cannot pay the price in the shops
make one for yourself.
Get an eton pattern and cut and tit
it. Finish with lace or beribboned
edge. Use your skill with the needle
and your good taste and-presto! you
become the possessor of about the
same thing on exhibit in the shops.
You see, time and art and needle
craft and design must be counted IN
the price of the garment you admire
in the shop.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
Dignity a Wonderful Thing.

Santiago Iglesias, the representative
of the American Federation Of Labor
in San Juan, who was sentenced to
three years imprisonment for "at-
tempting to raise the price of labor"
and who has been acquitted by the
Supreme Court of Porto Rico, will be
required to pay the fine of $25 i'm
posed upon him by the lower tribunal
for contempt. We hope the dignity OF
the court will be fully appeased by the
fine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
To Study Our Trade Methods.

Two delegations of Englishmen will
visit this country in the fall under
the guidance of Alfred Mosley, re-
tired , English manufacturer. One
will be composed of English trade
unionists interested in the industrial
conditions of this country, the other
party will be students of educational
progress who will study our educa-
tional methods.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
Tho Latest Thing in Coats.

The newest modification Of the Elton
or bolero jacket is jaunty little az
fair termed the coffee coat" or Mon
te Carlo coat" the attractive features
of which have already won the favor
of the First Lady of the Land" Mrs.
Roosevelt, who has appeared on sew
eral occasions wearing wrap OF this
type. Taffeta silk is best adapted to
the garment. though 1t is also made
up in MORE, soft woolens, etc.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

At the last convention of the Anal.
gamated Meat Cutters and Butcher
Workmen Of North America, held in
Cleveland, December, 1900, there were
ninety-one locals affiliated with the
national. The officers set the limit of
200 as the goal before the next con-
vention, which will be held in Deem
Der of this year. Charter No. 200 was
issued last week, so that the goal has
been reached with something to
spare, as the officers believe that at
least twenty-five more unions will b.
organized before the convention.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Pretty blouse of dull green crepe de
chine, trimmed with fagoting done
with silk of the same shade. The
plastron and close-fitting undersleeves
are of white luxeuil lace, and over the
former is a pretty draped fichu OF
mousseline de sole, which passes
through eyelet holes in the fronts OF
the blouse, and is knotted on the bust
The girdle is of the crepe de chine
fastened in front with an old gold
buckle.-Wiener Chic.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
Walnuts and Wine Oustsd.

Table tennis has dealt the coup de
grace to port. Men no longer sit over
their wine, but have the table cleared
with all celebrity for the fray. Re
spectacle connoisseurs Of vintages,
praeteriti immemores, take off their
coats and shout in the excitement Of
the rallies at the same board where
once they talked politics or friend
ship over the walhuts or the wine
The Pilot.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
Good Understanding Renched.

After conference that lasted for
two days, the committee of the Anal.
gamated Association of Iron and Steel
Workers and the officials of the Am
erican Tin Plate company reached an
agreement. The mills at Pittsburg,
Pa, will now be in operation uninter-
ruptedly during the summer months,
when the scale of wages is formulat-
ed. This, it is declared, means prac-
tically continuous scale, preventing
the mills of the American Tin Plate
Company from closing, and renders
strike impossible.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Ribbons for neckwear, unless made
I'D into fancy knotted stocks, are evil
IDENTIFY passe. One might say that at
present nothing is considered quite so
chic as the separate stock, which is
merely a shaped collar. By no means.
however, is this simple affair-quite
the contrary. If a stock happens to
be made with dropping point in front
then the space so secured usually ex-
hibits an elaborate trimming of drawn
work of pretty applique.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

That was a mean joke to play on
the spoony couple who were taking a
drive. Some one tied contagious
disease" placard on the back OF the
carriage and in blissful ignorance
they continued the even tenor Of their
way,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
Label Counterfeiter Fined.

Alexander Zurackov, of Chicago,
who was indicted by the grand jury
for counterfeiting the label of the
Cigarmakers' union, was fined 500 by
Judge Brentano. Zurackov pleaded
guilty, and as it is the second time
he has been fined for the same Of
tense within few months, he was
warned that he. would receive a jail
sentence if he was ever convicted
again.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation of Labor, has
issued a circular to secretaries of
trades and federal labor unions, warn
ing them of the danger in the attempt
to form an international laborers'
union. The issuing of the circular was
prompted because of the call for
convention of delegates to meet In
Chicago to launch the new organiza-
ton.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

A Wisconsin hypnotist thought he
could subdue a bull by looking into
the animals fiery eyes. II the hyp'
notist gets well he may be able to ex-
plain what happened on the theory
that the bull must have winked.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

It has been found that there Is
warm strata of air six miles above the
earth. The coal trust will probably
make arrangements to control 1t as
soon as New Jersey will grant the in.
corporation papers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

While willing to cultivate peace, the
kaiser never forgets the possibility OF
war. Hence he gladly accepts the in.
vitation to send expert officers to in
spect our military college at West
Point.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

! Scientists are telling us that the
volcanic dust from Mont Pelee VIII
mot get up here and redden the sun
sets in the United States until the
last of the month. That is the way
we like MISUNDERSTANDING o.
lutod and At long ranGa-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
Childless Mothers.

The wife whoShas passed her many
years of married life in childless moth
erhood, has lost from out that life a
greatness and pleasure that she may
not have realized at first, but that Is
brought home to her with redoubled'
force and meaning when she has
passed the zenith anl 4 coming to I'M
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

A Jealous husband has recently been
chasing old King Leopold Of Belgium.
It might be well for Leopold to re-
member, too, that jealous husbands
are sometimes even more dangerous
than anarchists.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

A glittering prize has been hung
up for a coming entertainment in
Colorado mountain camp. A four
pound sirloin is to be contested for
in a grand steakwalk.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Henry G. Frick owns the biggest
building in Pittsburg and the fastest
automobile, but some of his timid
neighbors object to giving him both
sides of the street for a race course.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Cecil Rhodes was the happy pos
SCISSOR of small library composed Of
typewriter books. The average au-
thor can boast similar unique col
lection.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
4HBoPeaGes

Dry Goods COMPANY were locked out,
as the firm had decided to discontinue
the manufacture of garments. The
strikers started a cooperative fat
tory on borrowed money and 1t has
been a success from the start and
constantly growing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

The use of American agricultural
machinery is increasing in France.
Crops all over the world are planted
and harvested with American ma
chimes nowadays, thanks to the inven'
tive genius of the Yankees.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Uncle Sam is responsible for the
present sanitary condition of Havana.
The Spaniards who blew up the Maine
will not know the place should they
ever return there.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Dark red cloth gown. Waist small,
pointed cape of red silk edged with
red and white striped silk. Lace jab-
OF down front. Pointed bands of red
and white striped silk down front; al
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Partial asphyxiation of young dem
tist is said to have resulted in his
marriage. 1t isn't often called this.
but it nearly always acts in the same
Way
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

By the death of Robert Howard, in
Boston, the working people of the
United States, especially the textile
workers, have lost true advocate and
an energetic friend. Many honors
were thrust upon him and splendid
testimonials presented him for his TN.
selfish labors for humanity, both in
England and America.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Visiting Frenchman will notice that
we have grown since their ancestors
helped us turn that little trick at the
time of the revolution.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

The man who braves the ascent OF
Mount Pelee these days is hardly
more daring than the man who follows
him with a kodak.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Simon Sam is going to rest awhile
in Paris. That town must be full of
landladies who are willing to take
in ex-potentates as star boarders.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

A Massachusetts, man has Just died
from the severe mental exertion OF
chess playing. Score another for ping
pong.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

It must be heavenly to be baby
and be privileged to screw up your
face and howl whenever people whom
you don't like speak to you.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Science is completely paffled by the
st. Pierre horror The best the scien-
lists can do is to describe it as mys-
terious force.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

sheer and shimmering. persian" fawn
silks come next; these are nothing
more than "chene" silks on which
blurred roses and poppies of various
colors are designed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

We of the profession are getting
curious to see the first Issues Of Mr..
Carnegie's syndicate of perfect news
papers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Martinique might be 9 sufficiently
rowdy island to keep THE worlds an
archists amused If they were to be
colonized there.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
HOME AND FASHIONS.
THINGS OF INTEREST TO THE
WOMEN OF THE HOUSEHOLD.

Parasols Of the Season Are Elaborate
Afsairs-Two Handsome Costumes
Mrs. Roosevelt Wearing Tho Latest
Thing In Coats"-some Little Tips.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

The news that babies are being sold
in st. Paul, Mimi, naturally leads the
public to expect squally market.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

The caved-in hat is copied from the
feminine hat. Next year 1t may be
carrying feathers or birds or flowers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

The annual convention of the Min.
nesota state federation of labor will
meet in Rochester, June 9. ,.s
The Georgia state federation Of
labor with meet in Savannah June Is
this year. A.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

It is keeping Hayti busy these days
looking to see whether she has her
president on straight or not.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

When q man orders spring lamb IN
. cheap restaurant he begins to realize
how touRh It IL to die ydung.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

That Franco-Russian alliance has to
be kept pumped full Of mutual compli-
ments to make 1t run smoothly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

Gen. Joe Wheeler is going to Eu-
rope. He must think there is going
to be fighting over there.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

The first impulse of people is pre-
cious-one must know how to use it to
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

The one time in a mans life when he
is satisfied to take a back seat is when
he goes to church.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
KANSAS AGITATOR.
,eARNETT, KANsAR
KANsAs.

President Palma is trying to induce
Gen. Prosperity to locate in Cuba.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13

It's q poor place that can't get up
q volcano or an earthquake scare now.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-06-13
Tho Fashionable BLOUSE.

Nearly all the newest corsages have
a tiny basque in the back; sometimes
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
Framed pictures. Alexander q Co.
REPORT OF THE PARK BOARD
Clerk Phillips Completes Docu-
ment for Submission to the
City Council.

Clerk Phillips completed yesterday the
annual report OF the Board OF Park Com
missioners, which will be submitted to the
city council at its next meeting. Although
the terms of the park commissioner ex-
pire in April. the law requires the board
to make an annual statement up to and
including November / to the city council.
The report shows that the receipts, de-
rived principally from the 2-mill tax,
amounted to Sc. 9S9.es, and the disburse-
ments for the twelve months were 81, 34s.57,
leaving a balance of s521.ss In the park
fund. The amounts expended on the differ
ent parks, including the salaries Of the
park policemen, were as follows: Fair
mount. S2,454.22; Bayliss, s1.17s.14; Coch-
ran, S3sT.62; Lakeview, S445,3O Z. The three
members OF the board received as salaries
during the twelve months 81. T07.50. and the
miscellaneous expenses were Sl63.79.
The principal work carried out by the
board during the last year was the inn
provement TO Bayliss park by raising the
west section. A section will be raised each
year until the entire park is brought up to
the street grade. Considerable money was
also expended in constructing quarters and
making other arrangements for the care OF
the animals at Paramount park.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
PLAGUE SHIP At NEW YORK
Three Men Detained in Port Suffering from
Dread Disease.
INFECTION IS CARRIED FROM DURHAM
Health Omcers Have Cases Wen in
Hand and Fear No Danger of EpI-
demic Spreading 60 Amer
lean Continent.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Three cases OF bu-
bonic plague are under treatment in tho
Swineburne Island hospital. The sufferers
are the first and second cooks and he sec
ond steward Of the Prince line steamer
Saxon, which arrived from Durham, South
Africa, yesterday.
4 thorough examination Of the patients
convinced the hospital authorities that they
all had plague symptoms. A Subsequent
examination confirmed this diagnosis.
The first mar taken i'll, according to the
report Of the captain, was the second cook,
who complained when the ship was out two
weeks. As the steamer left Durham on
November 9, this places the origin OF his
illness on November 2. The other cases
developed about two weeks ago.
The crew were ashore at Durham and il
was undoubtedly there that the disease was
contracted. The first patient is GONZALES
cent, but the other two are still under
treatment, All three men slept together
in a small compartment.
Thu steamer will be sent to sea 10 dis
charge water and sand ballast taken on
board at Durham and then return to quar-
antine, when the passengers and crew will
be transferred to Hoffman island and held
for ten days for observation. The effects
OF all will be thoroughly %disinfected and
the steamer washed and disinfected in
every part before being released. DR.. Dotv
says that there is no danger OF a spread
Of the plague, as the whole matter is we'll
In hand.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-17
TALK OF STATE MATTERS
Holds One of the Most Inn
portsnt Sessions for Many
Montha.

WASHINGTON. Dec. ls.-President
Roosevelt and his cabinet had one OF the
most extended and important meetings to-
day that has been held this fall.
Foreign arairs. particularly, consumed
the entire time Of the session. The Vene-
zuelan situation was discussed, but no con.
olusion was reached different from that
which has actuated the president and his
advisers throughout the consideration OF
the troubles between Venezuela on the one
side and Germany and Great Britain on the
the other.
From an authoritative source the in
formation Is obtained that there would be
no recession on the part OF this government
with respect to questions involving Vene-
suela OF any other OF the governments OF
South or Central America as laid down by
the president in his message to congress.
Every detail OF the development in the
Venezuelan section is being scrutinized
with the utmost care.
1t can be said authoritatively that no
apprehension exists in the minds OF any
OF the administrstion oficials that serious
troubles growing out of It will accrue to
this country. 1t is believed both Great
Britain and Germany will act within the
arrangement which was originally pre-
scented to this government and to which
the United States passively assented.
The traty with Cuba, which was negoti-
ated In Havana by General Bliss and
which arrived in Washington today, was
presented to the cabinet and discussed In
detail. It is ready for presentation to
congress and will probably be transmitted
to the senate within twenty-four hours.
1t is regarded as highly important that It
should be ratified promptly, as the present
Venezuelan situation emphasizes the me-
cessity for coaling stations in Cuba. While
definite action upon the treaty by the
senate or congress-, IL the necessity arises
TO present it also to the house, is scarcely
to be expected before the holiday recess.
the administration is hopeful of prompt
consideration of It after congress recon-
Venes.