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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

sufficient vitality, an operation for
ovarian troubles. Not very cheerful
prospect, to be sure. l, however, was
advised to try Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and SAN
atiye Wash; L did 50, fortunately
for me. Before a month had passed l
felt that my general health had i'm
proved; in three months more l was
cured, and 1 have been in perfect
health since. 1 dil not lose an engage
m,nt or miss meal.
"Your Vegetable Compound is GER
tainly wonderful, and well worthy the
praise your admiring friends who have
been cured are ready to give you.
always speak highly of it, and you
will admit l have good reason to do
so."-MRs. G.. BRUCE, Lansing, Mich.
$4,000 forfeit If abOvs testimonial is not genuine.
The fullest counsel on this
subject can be secured without
cost by writing to Mrs Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be
entirely cOrfideutiaI-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
Labor in Africa.
: Friction Has Already Developed
in the Gold Mines of the land

With the close of the war in South
Africa, General Secretary Francis
Chandler of the Amalgamated Society
of Carpenters and Joiners, informs
the membership that the local branch
es in Pretoria and Johannesburg have
again been opened and are engaged
in a struggle against the piece work
system which the Crown Reef Gold
Mining company is attempting to in
troduce. The machinists, blacksmiths,
iron molders and other trades have
also struck against the innovation.
Secretary Chandler quotes a speech
which the consulting engineer of
the company made to joint commit
tee of the trades in favor of the Ssyss
tenn. 1t is as follows: ,As
Take, for instances, the drill sharp.
eners; they are on contract work.
Pass into the smiths shop and seej
how they work; they fissts take ION
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Organization in great business
house means to-day the difference
between success and failure; in the
same manner, the perfection OF or
ganization, or the reverse. means. and
will continue to mean to labor unions,
success or failure.
Two years ago our firm was men,
Der of the Metal Trades association.
We had some difficulty with the ma
chinists. A meeting was called and
was held in New York. At its end
we made an agreement with the In
ternational Association of Machinists
This was in May, 1900. We all went
to work with that agreement as a
basis, and all of us accepted it's terms
in good faith. Within the year 1t was
broken, and the president was not
able to hold the members to it.
Last year the National Founders
association made an agreement with
the Iron Molders' Union of North
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
Good Advice.

Gettin' married is sight easier
TO them that's been through it once
than to others. It's surprisin' to me
that she amt ben snapped up fore
this time. She was always likely
pert girl, an could "a took her pick
an choice fore she married Alph
Jepshon. If you ever take notion to
wilder, Mr.. Pllgreen, don't sit
round waitin' for her to forget her
first husband. It's right nice to have
such feelin's, but somebody else'll get
the widder.-Matt Grimm in Lippin.
colt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
Free Workshops
Journeymen Tailors' Union Il
Campaigning for Better Quarters

make the fight we feel sure will en-
force them the first of September
next. the next district in which the
demand is to be made Is Canada,
and we have no hesitarcy in saying
that the members of our organization
may rely with perfect confidence upon
not only the willingness but the
ability of our members in Canada
to enforce free shops in every city
in which we have local union. the
trade unionism of our Canadian mem
bers cannot be questioned by anyone,
and not only is this true, but there
is practically no division of sentiment
upon the free shop question. If the
same unanimity prevailed in every
one of our local unions favorable to
free shops they would be secured in
very short time. We again urge
our members and all who may be in
terested in this general subject to
read and carefully study the articles
as they appear from month to month
in our journal"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
Work Of ~, Arbitration

The report of the state board Of ar
bitration and Cancellation of Massa-
chusetts for last year, just issued,
states that the tendency toiignore ths
existence of the board was less
marked that year than formerly. The
results of the boards activities are
shown in the following statement:
Eight decisions were rendered and
thirty-nine cancellations were effected
through the mediation of the board.
Twenty-six others were found Ito be
in process of mutual settlement. in
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
q Foolish Lift,

Stratford, Wis, July 2oth.-William
Junemann was working with farm
er near this place last summer and
one day they got stuck with load
of grain. Mr.. Junemann says: I'VE
had to lift like fools and my back
cracked and started to hurt me SO
that | couldn't stand it any longer.
The man | was working with took
me home and l went to bed. l saw
an advertisement of Dodd's Kidney
Pills in the paper and l sent and got
one fifty cent box. Before l had
this box used up began to feel bet
ter and | kept on and very soon my
back was we'll again.
81 can't say enough for Dodd's Kid
ney, Pills and cannot understand
why anyone should continue to sur
fer with backache when Dodd's KID
ney pills will cure it so quickly"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
Relic to Be Preserved.

The North Shore Improvement Com
pany of Long Island has paid 100000
for sand heap which abuts field
that is part of the Sycamore hill prop
erty owned by President Roosevelt.
The sand hill was known as Cooper's
bluff. and for some time 1t has been
feared that 1t would be dug away and
shipped to New York. The present
purchase does away with this pros.
pect. Howard Gould recently offered
$4,000 for the property.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
Items. of Interest

At a meeting of the sliding scale
Joint committee for South Wales and
Monmouthshire, held at Cardiff,
Wales, a further reduction of 5 per
cent was declared. This will leave
them at 4Ss4 per cent above the basis
of 1879, the reductions of the last
eighteen months being considerable. 4
The holders union of Ottawa, Can.,
has filed a demand for a minimum
wage of s2.40 a day for stone plate
molders and $2.43 day for machine
molders. The demand of the stone
plate men has been granted, but the
other employers object to establishing
q union minimum wage.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
KNIGHTS Pythias Biennial Meeting.


For this gathering in San Francisco
In August next excursion tickets will
be sold via the Chicago Milwaukee &
st. Paul Ry. from Chicago to San
Francisco or Los Angeles for $50 for
the round trip with final return limit
September 80.
TIE Chicago, Milwaukee & St.Paul"
railway is the Short Line between
Chicago and Omaha. 1.-Two through
trains daily in each direction with til?
best Sleeping Car and Dining Car
Service, and al regular travellers know
and appreciate the merits of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railways
Short Line between the East and the
West.
Time tables, maps and information
furr ished on application tc F. A. Mil
Ter, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
THE WISE MANS SONG.

What pleasure have great princes
More dainty to their choice
Than herdsmen wild. who carless
In quiet life rejoice.
And fortunes fate not fearing
Sing sweet in summer morning!
Their dealings plain and rightful,
Are void of all deceit;
They never know how spiteful.
1t Is to kneel and wait
On favorite presumptuous
Whose pride is vain and sumptuous.
All day their flocks each tendeth;
All night they take their rest;
More quiet than who sendeth
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
Relic Hunter. at White House.

Even in the hottest Of weather
crowds of visitors go to the white
house, ostensibly to watch the work.
men tearing out the interior, but real
ly to carry away pieces Of boards.
laths and other parts of the interior
which have been thrown into the
driveway. The wrought-iron nails
found sticking out Of pieces Of wood
here and there are most sought after.
These are of unusual shape and arc
carried away by sightseers by tho
hundreds.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
It Organized Labor Is
Accomplishing in the World

Negotiations between the coal min
.ers and operators of district No. Is,
which includes several counties along
the Missouri-Kansas line, have been
broken off. Unless an agreement is
reached by August 81, when the pres
ent wage contract expires, there will
be strike of about 5000 miners.
One of the strongest and best Of
British trade unions is that of the
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters
and Joiners. 1t has 816 branches in
all parts of the world, with central
Office in Manchester, England, and
district Offices in the United States,
Australia, Canada and South Africa.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

His ship into the East, $50
Where gold and pearl are plenty:
But getting very dainty. Is r..
For lawyers and their pleading
They esteem 1t not d straw;
They think that honest meaning
Is of itself law;
When conscience judgeth plainly.
They spend no money vainly.
happy who thus liveth!
Not caring much for gold:
With the clothing which sufficeth
To keep him from the cold.
Though poor and plain his diet,
Yet merry it is. and quiet.
William Byrd Q5SS)
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
Wlnnjno . Bride,

Tho saving of young woman's
life won a bride for William Sayres Of
Wilkesbarre, Pa. He detected Lillian
May In the act Of climbing over the
railing of a bridge to throw herself
into the river below. He caught her
in his arms just as she was about to
Jump. The young woman insisted
that she wanted to die but Sayres
pleaded with her and in less than a
week they were engaged. A few days
later the marriage ceremony took
Dlnce
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
AGED Gypsy Queen Dead.

Ezvira Lovel, the Oldest gypsy
queen in America, died last week of
heart trouble and was buried at sun
set in cemetery near the camp Of
her little band on the outskirts of
Harrisburg, Pa. The Romany rites
were observed, and her wagon and
effects were burned. She was ninety
six years old.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
PaderewskI's Wealth.

Pad@rewski, the celebrated pianist,
Is an excellent man of business. All
the money he earns by his profession,
and 1t is said to exceed 100000 a
year, is invested to the best advan-
tage. He is said to be shareholder
N a well-known piano firm as well
as part proprietor in one Of the chief
hotels In Warsaw. paderewski has
been heard to say that he has never
had a single serious financial loss
during the time he has conducted his
own Investments
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
ALTON RESUMES FAST ST. LOUu
TRAIN SERVICE.

Passengers destined to St. Louis
AMI points east should go via the KaD'
sas City gateway, thereby securing
the advantage of the CT: cago & Atoms
fast night train, leaving Kansas City
at 9 D. m, arriving In St. Louis at 7:os
q. m. Chair cars free Of extra charge
Compartment sleeping cars. The Al
ton keeps theiy light ashining jusi
ahead Of the fest. Write to L. D
Cooper, Travelling Passenger Agent.
Chicago & Alton Railway. Kansas City
Mo-. for lowest rates. 4,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

their coats and vests-they start as
soon as the hooter blows, and never
cease until the hooter again gives the
signal. Go in at any time of the day
and you will observe that they never
lose step, or give an unnecessary
blow. in thsir work. See how they
perspire-a fact which shows they
utilize every second of their time.
Th1sis how we wish the men to work,
and tshow they have an interest in
it.H i
Mr. chandler says comment Is SUI
perfluous, as the members can form
their own opinion as to whose inter.
ests will be promoted by this form
slavery, and regrets the un.
legitimate beginning of the employers
l61fhe newly acquired territory.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
80 -. ~ .
Doctors. an Europe.

The shortage Of. doctors'in Russia is
the subject. of. an article III st. Pc
tersburg Journal, which publishes sta
tistics of the Proportion Of doctors in
other European countries per 100000
Great Britain heads the
list with 1909 Switzerland has 81. Ger
many 80, and, Russia 8. In order to
bring the percentage to the same level
as Great Britain, Russia WIFI have to
have $780, 900 doctors.sAt present there
are only about 1900. -; ~
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
Y.adica Can Wear SHOES

One size smaller after using A liens Foot
Ease, a powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot sweating,
aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and
bunions. All druggists and shoe stores,
CSC. Trial package FREE by mail Ad-
i-ess Allen s. o msted. Leroy, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
How Mrs. Bruce, a Noted Opera
Singer, Escaped an Operation.
Proof That Many Operations
for Ovarian Troubles are I'm
necessary.

"DEAR MIS-. PINKHAM Travelling
for years on the road, with irregular
meals and sleep and damp beds, broke
down my health SO completely two
years ago that the physician advised
complete rest, and when l had gained
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

WANTED for U. S. ARMY: able bodied unmar
ried men between ages Of q and 10. citizens of
UNITED STATES of good character and temper-
ate habits. who can speak. read and write ENG
LISH. For information apply to Recruiting Ohcer.
I16 West 9Th ST.. KANSAS City. Mo-; Masonic Temple
St Joseph Mo- S's College ST., Spring field. NO., 500
Main ST. Joplin. Mo- 9TH and Ohio SITS. Sedalia- Mo
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Storekeepers report that the extra
quantity, together with the superior
quality, of Defiance Starch makes 1t
next to impossible. to sell any other
brand. a.,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

hother Graz :, co. 4 y" .er. fer Chiidrci
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York Cures
Feyerishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testimonials
At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
PY-ko-GEN TREATMENT.

Be vigorous. healthy strong. Dyspep..
sia, Constipation. Nervous Debility and
Liver Trouble CURED. Write to r. j.
Sarasy & Co., GAINESVILLE. Wis, for Free
Trial Treatment. Mention this paper.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicinefor coughs and colds-N. w. SAMUEL.
Ocean Grove. N. j.. Feb. II. 100
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Blessings often come disguised
False teeth never ache.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUsEkEEfEhs
Use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t MAKES clo.nes
clean and sweet as when new. Al groceis'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
Driven to Bankruptcy by Rats.

Driven to Bankruptcy by Rats.
A merchant Of Essex, England, re.
Gently declared in the bankruptcy
court that he had been ruined by
rats, which had entered his warehouse
and ate and destroyed his wares.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

y IL believe baby has an ear for mu-
Sic" remarked Mrs. Newed., Eyes" re-
turned Newed, II notice he always
bowls when you play"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

1t is better te'be slandered by som'
than praised by others.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Words are merely the echoes of
thought.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

To Cure a Cold in Ono day.
Take Laxative Bro.no Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

No man thinks he. is as stupid as he
looks.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

1t doesn't take a muscular young
woman to throw a fellow overheard.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

He is a wise man who realizes the
of sure thing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

TYPEWRITERS- w WE SELL sE s;v, ANY "
less than half price-Our leader
THE MODEL. MANHATTAN s5OOO.
F. S. Webster Co. Boston Bldg, Kansas City.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Every rich man has, a lawyer for a
heir.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

A sailor isn't necessarily pugilist
because he boxess ths compass.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Ignorance may be bliss, but knowl-
edge leaves no room for doubt. -.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

No, Maude, dear; you can't open a
jackpot with a corkscrew. -. -
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

A properly adjusted tongue runs
slower than the mind.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

: Some men would father preach than
listen to am angels harp practice.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

The weather prophet never bets on
his own predictions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
SENSIBLE HCUsEkEEPERs

will have Defiance Starch. not alone
because they get one-third more for
the same money, but also because of
superior quality.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
wHEN YOU BUY STARCH

buy Defiance and get the best, l6 Oh fol
10 cents. Once used. always used.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Even if a man is poor thinker he
may be a good whistler.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teehing softens the gums, reduces IN
fammation, aays PAIN cures wind coiic. 2c bottle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Fine feathers may not make fine
birds, but they show up on the bill all
right.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Wise is the individual who is SEN
sible of his own follies.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Hotor is one of those things tina,
~ that seeks it shall not find it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01
Ach usetts Statistics Show
the Idea Is Winning Succe

some instances through the service Of
public-spirted citizens acting as
mediators. Sixteen contests were
fought to a finish when new hands
were hired" /
The scheme of voluntary state ar.
bitration now. in operation in twenty.
four states is obviously inadequate
because the most serious strikes go
far beyond any one states boundaries.
Common sense is not so common as
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

True happiness consists in not want
ing the things you can't get.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, roc.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

RED CROSS BALL BLUE
Should be in every home ASK your grocer
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

A mans conscience is more elastic
than his suspenders.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Dealers say that as soon as GUS
toner tries Defiance Starch 1t is i'm
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. 1t can be used cold or
boiled.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-08-01

Common sense is not so common as
ome men think it is.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-10-09
MAY BE THEIR
 LAST MARCH
A cRAY-HAIREp VETERAN FROM IOWA URGES COMRADES iN-
 TO LINE.
The Start was Made at 1o:30-White Banner of Peace and Stars and Stripes Head the Column.

Washington, Oct S-"Let's brave it. comrades; it may be the last march we will ever take part in
 This was what a gray-haired veter- m of Iowa said this morning at the hour announced for the different state departments of the G. A R. to move toward their formation places for the big parade The belief that it might be their last chance to march again shoulder to shoulder is what led many of the age-worn veterans to brave the torture that followed for several long hours. Fortunate, it was that no serious results followed and much credit of that is due to the physicians of Washington, who almost to a man, volunteered their services for the oc- easion. Following each division there vas the surgeons corps of strong young men and the army ambulances.
 But the old veterans stood the tire com ordeal wonderfully we'll. The great majority of them marched with precision, even if they were not as quick at obeying commands as in the old days. And they demonstrated that forty-fve years does not take a man out of service, whatever may be the civil service rules. They carried the old flag, and some of them carried their muskets and knapsacks and blan- kets. They were on their feet from early morning, before the parade be- gan, and several hours on the march in the middle of the day. though the route was greatly shortened as com pared with those of previous encamp- ments.
 Tn arrangemnts were all that could be desired, but Grand Army parade Is too big an affair to be without great fatigue They may march again, but not many more years, and there are many who think that the time has come to abandon the most inspiring spectacle, because 5ts greatest fatigue fAi1 upon those whom the people would shield rather than burden.
 It was 10:30 o'clock when the sig nal guns to start were fired. The start was from the Congressional Ii- brary building. The white banner of peace and the stars and stripes led the column. The flamming stripes and starry field of the flag were the more brilliant beside the white silken banner, above which perched the white aove of peace with a sprig of ivy in It's beak. So the column approached the reviewing stand, and then between them rode the commander-in-chief of the Grand Army, General Ell Torrance, ef Minnesota Beside him rode Colo snl A. Noel Blakeman, grand marshal q the day and his aids, who escorted tAe commander to the stand, whiIe