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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

long crimson cloak, upheld by group
Of obsequious young women.
Senator and Mrs. Depew, in the old
Corcoran mansion which the late Sen.
ator Brice made symphony in white
and crimson, have instituted few
changes. The Moorish design OF the
hall and it's classic columns, all OF
snowy white, are heavily gilded, and
the red velvet carpet of the long hall
opens into numerous doors that
show other vistas of white and gold
and crimson, with graceful palms and
everywhere great bowls Of flowers.
Another palatial home is that of Sen
ator Foraker. The reception hall Ia
big enough for a ball room. and at one
end is a cavernous fireplace, where
winter logs send out cordially and
good cheer. There is an imposing
coat-of-arms in hammered brass over
the fireplace, and set about the vast
place are chairs and tables OF richly
carved and polished oak. A wide
stairway leads to the stately hall
above, and up stairs and down touch
of sylvan beauty is added by plenty
of tall, graceful palms.
The Grant residence has the polish.
ed floor of its hall covered with the
skins of fur animals, and among its
store of treasures is the historic chair
made of horns of buffaloes, which was
presented long ago to the famous
warrior.
Mrs. Sheridan, widow Of the General
whose ride is said to have saved the
day at Winchester (but is vehemently
disputed at that place., has one of the
most interesting halls in Washington.
Facing the entrance Is life-size paint
ing Of Little Phil" illustrating Buch.
anan Reds poem. The warrior in uni,
form and his galloping black steed
seem about to plunge out OF the
canvas with such velocity that you In
voluntarily step aside to be out OF the
way. Hanging near by is the Gen
erals saddle, and the sword that he
carried through the civil war.
To the hall of Senator Hale's home
al dlT OIL CldSSlC Tightly 10 AShe ~
busts of Dante and Virgil, their white
marble brows wreathed with laurel
chaplets. The presiding genius of Sen
ator Elkins' magnificent reception hall
is a life-size bronze figure of England's
champion, the forever renowned ST.
George. He stands with lance at rest
at the foot of the grand stairway. AT
one end of this baronial looking hall Ia
huge fireplace, and the Senator'S
home blossom, the Virginia creeper,
trails it's graceful length around the
recessed walls.
The old-fashioned and ill-omened
house which James G. Blaine occupied,
and in which the great statesman died,
still stands, one of the show places OF
the capital. Commodious and In Its
way handsome, a blight seems to hang
over the spot. and truth it is, as old
residents of Washington are fond OF
repeating, misfortune has ever attend
ed the occupants of the old mansion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
How to Curb MonopoIies.

The mcnopolies against which the
statutes are framed are able to COM
mand the services of the most skilled
lawyers to find flaws in legislation.
There are, it is believed, statesmen
who, for political or personal reasons,
are not unwilling to help their
friends" among the monopolists by
enacting legislation which will not
stand the test of the courts. Is it pos
sible that the public, which supports
governments and statesmen and mon
opolies, cannot secure lawmakers with
sufficient intelligence, courage and
honesty to protect the people from
the monopolists? If that were the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
Presidential Tours.

The Pittsburg Post says that speak
ing tours, or "swingin' round the cir
cle," as Andy Johnson remarked, add
no dignity to the Office Of president"
and admitting that the chief magis-
trate should communicate freely with
the people, it asks: why should a
President fall back on an inconven-
lent, fatiguing and even dangerous
method of communicating his views to
the public? II the President has a
Sassion for the noise and enthusiasm
of crowds, it shows a weakness. The
crowds may not understand this, but
the quiet and observant citizen does"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
Protection for Standard OIL.

Mr.. Vreeland in his speech at Tom
linson hall referred to the Standard
Oil company as the parent Of all the
great trusts today" and yet, he said, 1t
deals "in an article which is not pro-
tected by a tariff" Mr.. Vreeland
ought to know better. Our present
tariff law imposes duty on petroleum
coming from any country imposing
duty on our petroleum equal to that
imposed by the foreign country. Fur
Their than this, the Standard Oil COM
pany gets a rebate on the tin 1t uses
in it's foreign trade equal to practi-
cally all the duty paid on 1t. And the
by-products of the industry are pro-
tected by heavy duties.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
To BRING Mine owners to Time.

Ex-Mayor MCGUIRE of Syracuse, a
very prominent New York Democrat,
admits that he wrote the coal mine
plank in the Democratic platform of
that state, and justifies it as follows:
"All of us believe in municipal own
ership of water. Why not of coal?
The failure of the President to settle
the strike is just what every observer
of the strike expected. If neither side
will yield Must the people freeze? If
the coal miners cannot get along with
their men should they not get out of
the business and let the government
take it up after just compensation for
their property? Government opera
ton of mines in Germany has been
successful and the people there would
not return to the old system"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
Which Is the Most ReasonabIe2

Here are some fundamental facts OF
the anthracite situation: The men
have as good a right-the same right
to combine as the mine owners. The
men have the same right to declare
on what terms they will accept en-
ployment as the operators to say on
what terms they will give employ
ment. The mine owners want work
ers; the miners want work. They
differ as to terms. The miners have
from the start been willing to leave
questions in dispute to an impartial
board of arbitrator. The mine own
ers have refused to do this-or any
thing. Which side seems to be the
more reasonable?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
Maxine Crime RESPECTABLE.

In his defense of r. M. Snyder, one
of the st. Louis bribers, Attorney
Priest referred to bribery as a con
ventional" crime, the inference being
that it is so common as to have be-
come almost lawful by custom. II
lawyers have the audacity to excuse
bribery because it is so common as to
be conventional" crime, how long
win 1t be till there are serious at
tempts to bring about the acquittal OF
burglars and murderers on the same
plea? Several varieties of felony are
becoming quite too conventional for
society's welfare.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
HeIped Everybody.

Gainesville, Tex, Oct. 27th.-Mrs.
l.. E. Burton, formerly of Eureka. Kan
sas, has been at 507 Gladstone street,
this city, for some time. While here
Mrs. Burton has been the means OF
doing much good by introducing to her
sick friends a remedy which 1t seems
is very popular in Kansas, but which
has not been very much heard OF In
this neighborhood. 1t is called Dodd's
Kidney Pills and in every case where
1t has been used it has produced WON
derful results.
Mrs. Burton has good reason to
speak well of Dodd's Kidney Pills, for
they have done much for her and her
family. She says: Il must tell every
body what Dodd's Kidney Pills have
done for me and for as many of my
friends as have used them.
81 had a very bad case of kidney
trouble for which | had been doctor
ing for long time without benefit.
saw Dodd's Kidney Pills recommend
ed. l tried them and was completely
cured My mother and my brother
were i'll and they took them and were
soon well again.
"Dodd's Kidney Pills have done
much for u.s."
The man. who talks without think
ing is like the hunter shooting at game
without taking aim.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
A Sample Trust Argument.

They tell us that the removal OF the
trust protection on the steel industry
will have the effect of throwing q
large number of smaller competing
concerns open to destructive competi'
ton. But what will the trust do to
them if left with it's protection? What
is a trust for if not to kill off the little
fellows? The removal of the tariff
can do no more at the worst.-Mil.
waukee Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
More penunciation of Trusts.

The Rock Island ILL.,, Argus (dem.)
says: "Effectual methods of dealing
with the trusts will be found and en-
ployed. The public is not to be dis
suaded or turned aside by agoniz1ng
descriptions of the wreck and ruin
that are prophesied as sure to over
take the great trust industries If they
are interfered with. The tariff Is
bound to be an issue and the Repub-
licans will find it out. The people are
emphatically demanding the revision
of the tariff and control of the trusts"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

ton-a low-ceilinged room, whose
walls are decorated with nothing more
pretentious than etchings, framed In
black holdings; but they are the
most artistic of their kind, and the
molding is no veneered or painted
sham, but solid ebony. Many charm
ing evidences of travel are scattered
about-Indian baskets and blankets,
Oriental tapestries in dim blues and
olives, Lakewood cabinets filed with
Old World cur3os gathered by the fam
lily. Benares brass and ivory gods OF
India, China, Japan and Mexico. In
short it shows culture and refinement
rather than the millions the owner
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
Fighting Their Own Interests.

Senator Allison thinks it puerile to
suggest placing articles controlled by
monopoly on the free list, because
more trusts would be benefited by 1t
than otherwise. Well, why are the
trusts fighting the proposition with all
their might? If it would benefit them
they would adopt the opposite course.
wouldn't they?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
Natural but DepIorabIe Inference.

The inference drawn abroad from
the extreme action of the American
secretary of the treasury in going to
the relief of Wall street Is perfectly
natural 1t is that the American finan-
cial situation is much worse than had
been supposed, and the conclusion
everywhere will be that it is much
worse than it actually is. Such Is the
chief result of the secretary's course
in overstepping the law.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
Business Principles First.

John d. Rockefeller, who never uses
tobacco and decries it's use by others,
Is said to be at the head of the com
bination which is endeavoring to gain
control of the manufacture of tobacco
in this country.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
Miners and Operators.

The 500, Mich, News (Rep.) has
this remark in big type: "The miners
union may be arbitrary, but as yet its
spokesman have not called tho gov
eminent contemplate nor insulteo the
President of the United States by
yelled reproofs and openly insolent de-
mands."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

After fifty-six years of married life,
a Chicago couple advise their friends
to remain single. The surprise of the
matter is that they managed to live
together for fifty-six years in the
Windy City.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

A Texas professor announces that
he has reduced the production Of
poetry to a chemical formula" Had
he reduced it to an irreducible mini
mum he would have done still better.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Pullman porters have formed an
anti-tipping association. 1t is high
time measures were taken to check
the practice of forcing tips on a
worthy and unassuming class of citi.
gems.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Nearly sixty thousand Italians emil
grated to Argentina last year. The
glad sound of the street piano is prob
ably cheering the people Of that far
off land to-day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
New Data on GaIiIeo,s Trial.

Calico was imprisoned by the in
QUESTION for maintaining that tho
earth moved How about the lst OF
May?" he asked his judges, trium-
phantly. Chagrined at their open dis
play of ignorance, they Immediately
released him, and he took his place in
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
MARRIAGE and Iona Life.

That marriage is more conducive TO
long life in women than single life IS
shown by the fact that of the thirty
two women of over 100 years revealed
by Germany's last census, twenty-nine
were widows and one married, leaving
only two old maids.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Some wise observer has discovered
that close proximity to electric lights
will cause badness. How this would
interest the Prophet Elisha and the
late julius Caesar.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Victory seems to have perched upon
the banners of both armies in Vene-
zuela, and it will be necessary to fight
the war over.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Steamers coming back from Boring
sea report poor catch of seals. Now,
of course, your wife will insist on a
new sack of skin.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Lieut.. Peary says that the pole can
be reached by a sufficient outlay OF
money. But just now Pierpont Nor
gan doesn't need the pole in his bust
ness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Fears are entertained on this side
of the water that Count Boni de Cas-
tellane will get scratched in some OF
those French duels resulting from
Zola's death.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Henry James Fitzroy. earl Of Graf
ton, has been declared bankrupt. 1t
takes a lot of money to live up to a
name like that.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

A French scientist has discovered
that a man may be alive long after
his heart has ceased to beat. That's
true, too; our banker is that sort OF
q man.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

A Quaker City court has declared
that "craps" is not game of chance.
Neither is a brace game of faro, nor
poker, when played by professionals.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Fire put to fight a wedding party
in Hoboken. Probably there hadn't
been one in the house for so long
that the bride got scared.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

We can't understand how anybody
who lives in the climate of New Or.
leans ever gets up energy enough to
riot.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

With beef going up in Germany and
already up in America. the cause OF
vegetarianism never has been so
strong.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

An iron and steel trust has been
formed to operate in China. The
Chinese wall will soon have coping
Of barbed wire.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

What is this? Girl strikers in a
riot? Are men to have no rights
whatever that are sacred from the
other sex?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31
Voters in Alabama.

The registration of voters. except
such as become of age between Aug.
1 and election day in November, is
now complete in Alabama, and it foots
up 1856, 500, of whom $4,000 are white.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

If people would save up all they are
saying about coal and put the Ian
guage in the furnace it would be hot
enough.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

The kaiser's tariff commission has
decided that tooth brushes are luxu-
ries. So are soap, water and towels.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Fortunately the Crown Prince of
Siam is pleased with the United
States army Thus we are relieved
of the necessity of reorganizing 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

It has been discovered that light.
ming will not strike water. Always
drink your chaser.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

What a terrible lot of thinking a
man does about himself when he lies
awake at NATURALIZATION Globe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Hall Game is coming to this coun
try, but not, let it be understood, by
request.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Russia is preparing a coup and
Turkey is in it. Thanksgiving is com
ing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

The Duke of Marlborough says he
will never set foot in America again.
Please accept our best thanks.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

This is the football season, and II
consequence of the scarcity Of Goa
nearly everyone is kicking.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

It now transpires that tie boxers
are led by a woman. And yet they
say China Is backward.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Before betting on the Bogota let's be
sure the Padilla isn't manned with
Americans too.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

The sultan of Bacolod wants war
He will get 1t, a la Gen. Sherman.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

Peary is thoroughly convinced that
u pole is there to be found anyway.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

The Hungarians are acting very
South American.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-10-31

The man. who talks without think
ing is like the hunter shooting at game
without taking aim.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-26
JULIUS BAKERS CRITICAL CONDITION.
Struck by Southern Railway Train is Now
Near Deaths Door,

The condition of Julius Baker, the white
farmer who was struck by the South
ern train last week at the Fayetteville
street crossing, has grown very serious,
and last night he was reported as be-
ing in a critical condition.
At first it was thought the injury on
the head was only scalp wound, but
it is now found that the skull is frac-
tured, and that there is fracture of the
left leg while one hip is badly injured.
He suffers great agony and at times his
mind wanders
Parties who saw Mr. Baker few mo-
ments before he was injured say that
he was on his way to the -four mills, and
that is why he was on the track. His
son who was with him at the hospital
Sunday says he cannot account for his
fathers being on the track except
through the condition Of his mind, which
has been affected for several weeks.
caused nv the death of a son with typhoid
fever about three months ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-26
DAY AND IFS
CELEBR ALTON IN TEE CAPITAL.
Will be Other Events Afternoon and
Night.

There has as yet been no announce
ment of any general program of exercises
for Thanksgiving day in Raleigh, but
among the events which are to take
place on that day are these:
Religious services will be held in many
Of the churches, perhaps all. These will
take place at the morning hour for SER
vice. il o'clock. Among the churches
which have announced that there would
be services are the Edenton Street Meth
odist where Rev Plato Durham will
preach: the Tabernacle Baptist Christ
church, Church of the Good Shepherd and
Church of the Sacred Heart.
At some Of these Thanksgiving SER
vices there will be collections taken for
the orphans, that they may be thankful
for the day.
In the afternoon there will be a foot
ball game between Richmond College and
the A. and M. College. This is to be the
last game OF the season, and an inter
csting contest is expected.
At night there will take place the joint
debate between Richmond College and
Wake Forest College in the Academy CT
Music at eight o'clock. Mr.. w. n. Jones.
chairman of Chamber of Commerce Com
,nittee on the Debate. has arranged for
Mr.. C. ]. Hunter to make few remarks
at the opening and the loving cup will
be presented to the winning college by
Judge T. b. Womack
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-26
FINISHING THE MESSAGE.
The President Will Wind up the Document
To-day.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24-President
Roosevelt will put the finishing touches
on his annual message TO Congress to-
morrow. The document is practically
completed now, but the President de-
sires finally to consult some of the lead
ers of both branches of Congress as to
one or two features of the message be-
fore he commits it to the hands of The
printer.
With Senator Quay and with Speaker
Henderson, the President was in confer
enCe for half an hour or more. The
former did not hesitate to express to the
President his opposition to any tariff
revision, either at the approaching short
session of Congress or in the next ses-
sion of Congress- He will press in the
Senate this winter the Territorial State
hood bill and is very optimistic as to
the results BY agreement the State
hood bills will be made the unfinished
business of the Senate soon after the
session begins.
The President conferred with Speaker
Henderson about the status of legisla
ton in the House during the short ses-
sion. but the Speaker declined to enter
into any details of the conference.
1t is the purpose of the President to
talk with some of the Republican Con-
eressional leaders concerning his atti-
tude and their attitude on trusts and the
tariff. Discussion of the latter subject,
it is understood, will be with special
reference to the reciprocity question.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-26
Why he Appointed Byrne.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Washington. d. c., Nov. 24.-The fol-
lowing statement was given out at TIE
White House this afternoon:
"On his return to washington the
President found that some misapprehen-
sion existed as to the reappointment or
the United States attorney for Delaware,
and authorized the following statement
regarding it:
Mr. Byrne was originally appointed
United States Attorney for Delaware by
President Mckinley. President Roose-
Welt knew him personally. In the opin-
ion of the President. he had rendered eX-
cellent service for the public good in
more than one direction, and he had
been staunch supporter of the President
when he ran for governor and afterwards
He was reported by the Department of
Justice as a fit and competent district
attorney, and the President had entire
confidence in his ability and integrity
He accepted the nomination for Con-
gress. Other district attorneys and mar
shals had accepted such nominations
without being requested to resign, but in
view of the fractional fight in Delaware
the President thought that Mr.. Byrne
should resign, which he accordingly did.
When the election was over the Presi-
dent re-appointed him, without having
given him the slightest previous indica-
tion that such was his intention. He
would have been reappointed without
regard to the circumstances under which
he ran, or the faction with which he
was allied"