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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
Simplicity Comes In.

Il seems that we have had 30 mucn
Of elaborate embroidery this year that
there is to be a reaction this fall In
favor of simplicity. We are to have
some Of that good old-fashioned en-
broidery known as cross stitch, ana
It is to be used on everything-shirt
waists. lunch covers, doilies, turn.
overs and as a marking for household
linen. Some very pretty luncheon
cloths done in cross stitch In colors-
blues, reds and yellows-and In
very old-timey and simple pattern
are shown. Exquisite shirt waists are
seen of white crash with fronts COW
cred with designs in cross stitch done
in blue and white. and one of the fash
ionable brides is having all her linen
marked in cross stitch. It's the same,
old story-after much elaboration we
return to cross stitch and simplicity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
The Taffeta Gown.

The taffeta gown, although 1t may
be not as popular as some of the other
creations, is, nevertheless, a beautiful
effect and has that body and rustic
to it that can be obtained in nothing
else. Then, too. it can be made to
stand alone more than any other fab
,ic, I'D does not fall fiat against the
body as do the thinner and less stiff
materials. For jacket effect or any
thing on this order the taffeta Is one
CT the most excellent materials that
could be used, and in gowns that show
a bolero, or frock and frills effect
upper portion it Is great favorite.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
Thu AMERICAN CITIZEN.

He boasts no tawdry garter no coat of
arms, nor crest;
No ribbon of a royal gull Is Haunting
from his breast:
He cannot point to pedigrees grown gray
with age and dim
To be a son of Adam is quite good enough
for him!
No titled prig, no dude is he, for since his
race began
He is what God meant him to be-he's
every inch a man!
A man with proud. unfettered soul Of
aspirations high.
And chainless as the eagle bird whose
palace Is the sky:
ptrong and undaunted as the rock that
breasts the angry foam,
Equality his citadel and liberty his homo.
His birthright is his charter-he bows
before no throne,
He serves no earthly master-he kneels
to God alone!
Yet what a scepter he doth wield He
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Organized labor does not claim to
have reached perfection in its meth.
DDS, but it is doing the best it can
under adverse circumstances, looking
forward to the time when the crook.
ed places shall be made straight and
the rough places plain" We know
that restriction of immigration and
shortening the hours of labor would
solve the apprentice question, for
there would then be work enough for
all. We have by persistent effort &C
complished something in these two d.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
Monte Carlo Coats.

The Monte Carlo coat in various
designs is again popular this season.
Some of the coats are in three-quar-
ter styles, others are in hip length
with an inverted plat at the center Of
the loose back and a similar plat
IN each side of the box fronts. The
styles in cloth, as a rule, have single
cape collar and bishop sleeves, while
the silk coats have flowing sleeves
and two shoulder collars, with finish
or lace or embroidery and double
row of buttons.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

holds within his hand
A staff OF gold that makes him king ana
sovereign of the land.
He news the pines he plows the fields, he
fructifies the soil.
And builds a granny for the grain that
groweth from his TOLL
And with the wealth thus treasured up
from busy day to day,
Erect of gait and resolute. he goes his
missioned way.
Progress and peace his destined goal and
work his sacred creed.
He lifts the world to higher heights by
thought and word and deed!
"Old Glory" floating DER his head. Its
Flagstaff strong as death,
Held firmly in his brawny hand-more
valued than his breath.
He marches on with rapid step, forever
in the van
This peerless knight of human kind-the
true American
Eugene Davis in New York News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
STRIKES IN ENGLAND.

The annual report of the Board of
Trade of London, England, on the
strikes and lockouts in the United
Kingdom for the year 1901 has been
issued. 1t is valuable as an indication
showing the relative positions of or
ganized labor and the employers; it
is a detailed account of the years
warfare between capital and labor, the
number and character of strikes and
lockouts, with the results in the shape
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

of victory or defeat for one or the
other party.
In 1901 the wage-workers of Great
Britain had 109,221 disputes, resulting
in strikes and lockouts; of these. 81
CTS were won by the employers, 30,591
by the unions, while 40,955 were CON-
promised. Another significant nature
of the report is that last year more
than usually large number of strikes
were against reductions in wages.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
UNIONS ARE STRONG.

is there so much enthusiasm. During
the last two months the retail clerks
and other mercantile employees, the
freight handlers, teamsters, rubber
workers and street car men have
formed new unions, and have shown
great gains. The printing trades dur
ing the past year have succeeded in
organizing every establishment in Chi
cago, including five shops during the
last three weeks that have been nom
union for sixteen years.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
AIMS OF LABOR.

rections, and we shall yet accomplish
more. But when we think Of what
complete success in this would mean
for the toiling millions our progress
seems all too slow. 1t is a great work
worthy of the best thought and effort
of the statesman and the economist,
and believe the time is coming when
this truth will be generally realized
and when all classes of society will
give it their support-Denis A. Hayes,
president Glass Bottle Blowers asso-
citation of America.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
AN OBJECT LESSON.

The official labor statistics of Indi-
ana have just been issued and they
show the average daily wage paid by
corporations to skilled labor to be
s2.43; unskilled, $1.33; boys, II cents;
girls and women, SO cents. The In
dividual or partnership industries pay
girls and women an average of 81
cents. The minimum wage must be
left to the imagination. And yet the
vast majority of these women doubt
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Another concern to spy on the men,
bers of labor unions has been organ
lied in Cleveland, o., making the third
one in that city alone. The newest
candidate for favors from the employ
ers is styled the Corporations Auxil-
larry Company, and has for its motto,
at is better to spend 81 in preventing
than SIS to cure an evil" 1t proposes
to keep all employers thoroughly in
formed on the affairs OF the unions
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

1. ]. Mcdonald, chosen president of
the International Union of CONNER.
cial Telegraphers, which held its first
national convention in Chicago recent
ly. is one of the most widely known
commercial telegraphers in this coun-
thy. 1t was largely through his eff
fdrts that the commercial telegraph
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

If the white wooden shawl has be-
come soiled, dip it into a bath OF
cornmeal and rub it thoroughly.
Two or three tablespoonful Of
strong but delicately favored tea are
said to enhance the delights of apple
pie.
A mingling of Glove and lemon flavor
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

In an Ohio town a father named
Kohl has named his helpless infant
daughter Anthracite. We trust that
there will be as great a demand for
Anthracite Kohl eighteen years hence
as there is now.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

A man returned 50 to the Great
Northern railway for ride he took
twenty-five years before. AS yet no
tramp has appeared to give up ten
cents for drink he bummed from
a bartender in the past.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
HEAD OF TELECRAPHERS.

ers became organized. not alone In
Chicago. but all over the country. The
representatives of 3S local bodies of
telegraphers in the United States and
Canada appearing at meeting within
three months after the first movement
to organize was never before accom-
,plished in labor movement.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

That Cleveland mans platform in
which he promised not to wear a
dress suit if elected to congress has
at least the merit Of being easily I'M
derstood.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

A New York lady who sued for $685.
900 for breach of promise has been
awarded damages in the sum OF SIX
cents. That ought to take the con
ceit out of the fellow.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

On the society page of a Chicago
daily is printed two-column half
tone portrait Of handsome woman
with lines under 1t telling that she Is
Mrs. Whatsername, former wife OF Mr..
Whatdycallim, who weds again soon
after obtaining divarce." 1t Is hard
to imagine anything more exQuisitely
Chicago than this.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Finger prints are now utilized In
the courts for establishing the iden'
tity of persons. Little children should
lie warned that mamma can discover
who put their dirty hands on the wall
paper.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

An Iowa Judge decides that the val
ne of baby is $4,000 in cash. Yet
there are lots of people who won't
have one at any price.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

A Chicago student attending Hobart
college has been accidentally" kicked
to death in a football game. Acct
dents will happen even in football
games.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

/ DR.. Grossman is of the opinion that
young liars are caused by indigestion.
If that be so, mothers should substi
tute tincture of rhubarb for the
switch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
PRETTY White Waist.

Blouse of white taffeta, or cloth,
tucked all over and fastening on one
side. 1t is trimmed around the neck
yoke fashion, and down the side with
stitched bands of turquoise blue vel
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Shamrock III. will be longer than
Lipton's two former boats, but he
hopes it will not be any longer in
making the race.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Walking Shield, bad Indian, has
peen hanged for killing his prospec'
tive mother-in-law. Eventually white
men also will have to recognize that
mothers-in-law have rights.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Probably If Uncle Sam could estab.
lish a belief that fishing worms are
plentiful along the line Of the Panama
canal he could get an army Of rooters
to tear up hole down there without
paying for it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Mary MacLane has abandoned the
hope of discovering the devil In the
cast and has gone back to her Sand
and Barrenness. Mary is the kind OF
a locker the devil usually side-steps.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Gambling has increased to such an
extent in Europe that another Monte
Carlo is to be established and suicide
made easier.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

less are as respectable as those robed
in purple and fine linen. There must
be an awful accounting some day of
those who reward virtue with rags,
hunger and cold. Let him or her who
is tempted to cast stone at fallen
woman think of that average wage Of
SO cents a day.-New York Sun.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Apostle Reed Smoot, the Utah as
pirant for the United States Senate,
may or may not be polygamist. but
a man with name like that might be
guilty of anything.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

George F. Baer, the tyrannical coal
king, began life very poor. And how
hard the very poor who have become
rich can be to the very poor who are
still very poor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Toledo springs to the front with
novelty. A young couple eloped and
were married on board the train. The
irate parents were not even on their
track.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
TO SPY ON UNIONS.

with which their employees are affili-
ated. The claim is made that this
concern has facilities for getting in
side information regarding the
strength, membership, action at meet
ings and all other desirable knowl-
edge for employers anticipating trou-
BILE with labor unions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

The man who has a deck Of cards
and knows how to play solitaire Is
the only one who is sure to be able to
get into the game.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

The old grist mill at Port Jefferson
L. l., which was built before the Rev
olution by Richard Mott, and is said to
be the Oldest structure on the island.
is being torn down because it is I'M
safe. The building was erected in
I'll.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

There are a whole lot of people
who will agree with the Peoria Judge
in his condemnation of Jail life.
They've been there.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

II Gen. Tribe Tribe would uncouple
his name and manage to get on with
half of it the press would be obliged
to him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Educated cats are all the rage
now in Partisan society. This seems
to be a case of education going to
waste.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Spain wants a new navy. She has
been looking on the remnants Of her
old one with Dewey eyes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Some men borrow tIv.vie anu OF.
ers leave their porch chairs out Oh
Halloween.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

president of the Iron Molders' Union of
North America. From McClure's Maya
zine)
ers' Union of North America, met with
many difficulties when organizing his
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

The sad case of Charles M. Schwab
should be warning to the American
"hustler"-and this Is no joke.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

When you remember how wide the
world is. 1t is astonishing how many
people get in your way.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Rabbi Hirsch is going after the
story Of Mother Eve and the apple.
But why make assaults on the dead?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Any man who really knows women
doesn't pretend to understand them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Turnure, is of pale grey crepe de chine
with insertions and a collar of antique
lace. The turban is of pale gray fur
felt, trimmed with an ostrich plume
arranged in cavalier fashion.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Many a man thinks he needs wife
until after he gets married.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

When a sensible man gets the worst
of it he makes the best of 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

1t is folly to offer wise man PEN
ny for his thoughts.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

Who will want to keep on trying
to be a millionaire after what Marie
Correlli has said?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21

vet, finished with chenille fringe OF
the same shade. 1t Is also ornament
ed with turquoise buttons.-Chic Pari'
Sien.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-11-21
Handsome Bridal Gown.

This bridal gown, worn by Mrs.
Sadie Price Pell, now Mrs. Percy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-11
BATTLE IN A SALOON
PROPRIETOR BEATS OFF EIGHT
DRUNKEN MARAUDERs.
Two Men Shot and Two Others Badly
Beaten in the
Row.

CHICAGO, April 11.-In a desperate bat
tie early today between a saloonkeeper and
eight drunken marauders. armed with re-
vovers, two men were shot and two others
badly wounded by being struck with bot
ties. The affair occurred in Michael ADO
nowicZs saloon. on the South Side. Two of
the men covered Adonowicz with their pis-
tolls, while another pair started to open the
cash register. Other members of the gang
helped themselves to whisky and cigars
Adonowicz, undaunted by the pistols lev
eled at him, seized a heavy bottle and as
sailed his captors with a vigor SO sudden
that both We're stretched out in a trice.
Then AdonowicZ snatched a revolver from
third robber and opened fire Michael
Bensley, one of the intruders, fell with bull
lets in his hip and abdomen. The fire was
returned by BenseyS companions. In the
fight chairs We're hurled through windows
and the bar wrenched from its faSteningS
AdonowicZ was struck on the head and
knocked senseleSs.
Charles Ashmus, living over the saloon
attracted by the noise, rushed into the
street just in time to meet two of the high
waymen. who were leaving the place. One
of the men promptly shot at him. The bull
let inflicted a scalp wound. The men took
lice arrived the men, with the exception of
Bensley, who was unconscious, had fed.
Later Herman Podehl and Jos. PolacZynski
supposed to have been concerned in the af-
fair, were arrested. Both men were badly
cut and bruised. AdonowicZ and AshmuS
were ALSO unconscious but were easily re-
Vived. The saloon is complete wreck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-11
GENERAL SATISFACTION.
Expressed by Post Official officials
Over Mr., WINES Selection.

President Roosevelt's selection of Mr..
Robert ]. Wynne, present Washington cor
respondent of the New York Press and
other papers, as first assistant postmaster
general, has been received in the Post Of
flee Department with marked pleasure. The
impression prevails generally, even among
those officials who have not known Mr..
Wynne personally, that no selection could
have been more acceptable. His ability as
a newspaper man is taken as a guaranty
of his ability to direct the affairs of the
first assistants office, and his personality
has already recommended him to the friend
ship of nearly every high officer of the
postal service.
Mr.. Perry S. Heath himself a former
first assistant postmaster general has eX-
pressed the most decided approval of the
Presidents choice.
Am rejoiced over Bob Wynnes selec-
tion.'' he telegraphed a friend in this city
this morning. 1T is indeed wise from
every view point. Tell Postmaster General
and President. please"
MIR. W. S. Shallenberger, the second as
sistant, seemed equally satisfied.
MIR. Wynne has had the best possible
schooling for administrative work., he
said His life here in Washington. his in
innate acquaintance with public affairs and
the peculiar qualities required by his work
as Il correspondent fit him especially for
such a position. He will enter on his new
duties, 1t seems to me, with the best pos
sible general raining. He must then be-
come a specialist in postal affairs
The third assistant, Mr.. E. C. Madden,
said. briefly:
Il don't know Mr.. wynne personally, but
am glad he is a newspaper man. My eX-
perience has been that their view is al
ways broad and their ability to maintain
their intellectual balance never shaken.
Here in the department we have every con-
fidence Mr.. Wynne will prove a most eff
Cient first assistant
PARIS. April 1.-THE correspondent of
the Patrie at Brussels telegraphs that the
Belgian government has decided to pro-
claim martial law in Brussels if the disor-
ders are not ended on Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-11
KILLED MISS JENNET]
PROF. MILLER MAKES COMES
SION AT DETROIT.
Had Ruined the Young Woman and
Wanted Her Out of the
Way.

DETROIT, April 11.-Prof. Joseph NJ. Mil
the murder of Carrie NJ. Jennett.
After being in the sweat box an hour and
twenty minutes Miller broke down and con-
fesSed to the crime. Assistant Prosecutor
Merriam, three officers and the official
stenographer Of the police department were
present. Miller said that he had Illicit re-
lations with the girl and was responsible
for her condition. He said he offered to
send Miss Jennett to a lying-in hospital,
but she refused to go, insisting that he
leave his family and go to some other city
with her. This he would not do Wednes-
day night when he started from home for
the lodge meeting he had an engagement
with the girl and intended to kill her.
He took the hatchet that was found by
the officers yesterday in his kitchen with
him. He secreted this on 1Ith street on his
way to the meeting. When he left the
lodge rooms he secured the hatchet again
and proceeded to the corner of 14th and
nett. They walked over to 18th street and
out to where the killing was done. Miller
says they sat down the sidewalk and
talked for a while, the girl urging him to
abandon his family and leave the city with
Eer. He then whipped out the hatchet and
struck her in the head When asked why
he mutilated her so, Miller said he had
no recollection of anything after the first
blow until he found himself wping the
blood off his hatchet on the grass in the
vacant lot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-11
KILLED SON AND HERSELF.
Mrs. A. E. Tower of Poughkeepsie Goe
Suddenly Insane.

POtGHk EEPSIE, n. Y, April 1.-THE
coroner of this city was called late last
night TO investigate the deaths of Mrs. A.
Edward Tower and her young son. Ac-
cording TO information obtained by the
coroner, Mrs. Tower shot and killed her
and herself in fit of temporary In
sanity Mrs Towers husband is a wealthy
and prominent resident of this place.
According to the coroner's explanation,
Mrs. Tower went to her son Albert's room
and emptied a fve-chamber revolver into
his body. She then sat down on a bed in
an adjoining room and with another re-
voiver shot herself. Mr. Tower was not
at home at the time. He was Immediately
summoned, were physician and the
coroner. but both Mrs. Tower and her son
were dead when they arrived.
The dead boy was fourteen years old.
Mrs. Tower was about thirty eight years
old. She was the eldest daughter of B.
Platt Carpenter of Helena. Mont. who
was prominent in republican politics in
this state twenty years ago. Mr.. Tower
is the proprietor of the Poughkeepse Iron
Works and a millionaire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-11
Personal Mention.

Major General Brooke, commanding the
Department Of the East, has, returned to
this city from Chickamanga, Ca, where
he selected camp for the 7th Calvary,
which regiment is now under. orders to
return to the United States from Cuba.
Mr.. Victor L. Mason. formerly private
secretary to Secretary Alger during his
term in Washington and since then in De-
troit, Mich, is on visit to this city. He
has accepted responsible position with a
development company, and will establish
himself in New York city,
Mr.. K. F. Patterson, consul general of the
United States at Calcutta, India accom-
panied by his wife, is in Washington on
business before the State Department. The
Shoreham is their home while here.
Mr.. E. Hutton and MR. R.isReid of
Manches ester, England, are al the Arlington
Hotel.
Mr. Max F. Ihmsen. formerly Washing
ton correspondent of the New York Journal
and now city editor of that newspaper, is
in Washington on business
Mr.. Frank A. Vanderiip Of New York
formerly assistant secretary of the treasu-
ry, and at present vice president of the
Citizens National Bank Of New York city,
is visiting the capital.
Assistant Secretary Darling Of the Navy
Department has-b been combined 10 his resi-
dence for several days wifi severe cold