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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Fancy Waist.

Evening waist Of pastel green peau
de sole, tucked all over. The fronts,
which cross are bordered with ficelle
lace, in which ribbon of the same shade
as the silk is run. The ribbon is
knotted in a pretty way on the left
side, and on the outside Of the sleevs,
which are trimmed to correspond.
Inside of the lace on the fronts of the
waist is drapery Of plated mousse
line de sole matching the silk, and the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Private Pension Day.

The House spent day passing prf.
vate pension bills. In all, 215 were
passed. With one exception this is
the record for the number OF such bills
passed at single session. The presi-
dents policy with regard to the veto
of bills to remove the charge Of deser-
tion from the records of soldiers came
in for considerable discussion during
the day. Early in the session a num-
her of minor bills were passed. The
sundry civil appropriation bill was re-
ported and Mr.. Cannon gave notice
that he would call it up soon. I
Secretary Root has completed his
answer to the House resolution calling
for the correspondence between the
department and Lieutenant General
Miles, respecting the latters PROPOSE
ton to visit the Philippines. The an
swer would have gone to the House
at once, except for misunderstanding
rs to whether the body was in session.,
The house has made rapid progress
with the sundry civil appropriation
bill, completing ninety-three Of the 1879
pages Of the bill. Efforts to amend the
bill were successfully resisted as a
rule by Mr.. Cannon, the chairman of
the appropriations committee, who
was personally in charge of the meas
ure. The proceedings were without
incident. Mr.. Knox, from the commit
tee on territories, has reported tho
bill for the admission Of New Mexico,
Oklahoma and Arizona, and gave mo-
tice that he would call it up at some
convenient time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
A.k for Increased waxes.

The carpenters Of Knoxville. Tenn,
have demanded an increase of wages
and have allowed their employers
thirty days in which to agree to their
demands. Thirty cents per hour Is
asked in place Of twenty-five cents
The carpenters also demand an eight
hour day, instead of the nine hours
now prevailing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Although authorized by Its congress
to do SO, the government of Chile will
not issue any more paper money at
present. Is the printing press out of
repair?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

The 10-year-old caddie who is suing
a New York minister for $4,000 says
that the minister hit him on the head
with golf ball on the links last sum-
mer. A minister playing golf should
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
May Adopt Union Label.

Thomas l. Kidd, general secretary
of Amalgamated Woodworkers' Inter-
national Union. has been invited to
speak before the Furniture Manufac-
turers' Association, of Cincinnati, on
the subject Of the union label. The
furniture manufacturers are discuss
ing the question of adopting the label
and placing it on all furniture made
by them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Renew Last Years Contract.

Thirty-one planning mills in Chicago
have signed agreements with the
Woodworkers' union for the ensuing
year. The agreement is a renewal OF
last years, no concessions being ask
ed for by the per Per
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

]. Pierpont Morgan says that $3,000,-
900 does not look like much money to
him. Mr.. Morgan can reach up into
the air almost anywhere and pull down
more money than that.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

The riots are the order of the day in
China, probably because the courts will
not issue injunctions against the tax
collectors. Civilization is still a few
notches behind the times in China.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

An arithmetic man calculates the
newspaper and periodical output in the
United States at 2,S65, 466.O0O dailies,
1908, 100000 weeklies and 263, 452. 900
monthlies; total, 4.337, 100000 copies.
an amount of printed matter equal to
1000, 100000 average novels.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

The Illinois Brick company, COM
monty known as the brick trust. has
made an agreement with the Brick
makers union which insures peace In
that industry until May 1, 1908. BY the
terms of the pact the men are given
an advance in wages which will aver
age about 21s cents an hour, and will
benefit about 1000 men.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

nansas is glad to announce that 1t
has had rain enough for the present.
A Sumner county paper says: "The
wheat Is standing in loblolly and
the happy farmer is wading about his
acres taking an inventory of his wheat
CROP"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

After all what does the counting Of
American favor by European powers
mean but recognition of the silent.
steady and irresistible growth Of re-
publican ideas?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
The west is fast losing It's ind

The west is fast losing It's indi-
viduality. The Arapahoe bucks are
preparing to celebrate Easter in
"tan shoes and long frock coats, silk
hats and red ties," which combina-
tions were once affected by eastern
aldermen, and the squaws are buying
silk and satin and hat decorations, .
as their sisters hereabout are. Fash
ion makes the whole world kin.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

A Tennessee Judge has declined a
denomination after holding public Of
fee for forty years. 1t can't be pos
sible. however, that he is quitting be-
cause he neds rest.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Three society women of Washington
patronized Paris tailor and found to
their chagrin that their gowns were
alike. Perhaps they will patronize
home industry hereafter. =
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Somehow 1t always seems as IL 1t
was the man with small salary who
has to sacrifice some of 1t in times Of
retrenchment Perhaps the theory is
that he has so little he won't miss it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

A Brooklyn minister has started in to
prove himself entirely different from
other ministers by asking that his sal
airy be reduced from $4,000 to $4,000 a
year.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Home and Fashions
Topics That Will Prove of Interest to the
Feminine Mind.

flare in graceful fiounces or tiny ruff
fles. Yokes finish nearly all bodices
and some are outlined with fancy lace
collars or berthas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

The successor to Gen. Lukban In the
island Of Samar has surrendered, hav-
ing heard very enticing reports as to
the character of the rations issued at
American headquarters.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Prince Henry wishes to come back
incognito, perhaps for the purpose Of
discovering If we really eat 500 din
ners every day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

1t still remains fact that few things
are surer In this world than death and
taxes-barring war taxes. They are
more or less Intermittent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
The Ever-Popular Black.

Black, which has already enjoyed an
exclusive vogue SO long, will be even
more popular this spring in the pro-
duction of tailor suits and demi-dress
gowns of peau de sole. fables, CASH
mere and Muscovite silk.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

In ordering two new battleships
Chile has demonstrated that she Is
not so chilly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

The first railroad locomotive was
capable of going twelve miles an
hour, and its speed was felicitously
compared to that of a rocket.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

A Kansas man theories that Eve
was tempted by man instead Of SER
pent. But why revive the old scandal
at all? Think of the family name!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

But the parents of that indianapolis
baby that has been named Prince
Henry" needn't think the whole coun-
try is going to kotow to 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

A movement is on foot to admit men
to membership in women's clubs. Thus
man is gradually rising to equality
with the other sex.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

The death is announced OF the lead
ing medical expert in the treatment
Of diseases of the heart-from heart
disease.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Mrs. Daisy Gentleman of Chicago
has sued for a divorce. She sets up
the claim that he Is merely gent"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Mrs. Astor has discovered that she
is now in the same class with the IA
vorite parrot that talked too much.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

The New York farmer who caused a
bull to gore his wife to death has made
Nero seem more human than ever.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

The Chinese General Ma has been
defeated by the rebels. Now give Cen
eral Pa q chance.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

The New York man who shot his
sons wife for making a poor omelet
was evidently bad egg.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

The 100000 hotel to be erected
right opposite the Yale campus will
be quite a gorgeous new haven.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Moral for workIngmen.

The Chicago Society of Carpenters.
an Independent union. organized by
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-11
II. e. B, Beers
Market Letter.

Especial TO News and Observer.)
New Orleans, Nov. S.-Liverpool adj
vices were better than looked for, and
our market in sympathy opened
/ point higher and subsequently ad-
vanced 2 to 3 additional on fresh buying.
The easiness of spots and more liberal
receipts later in the days session
caused a break of 3, making the total
gain ! point in the day. Generally fair
weather prevails over the South. Show
ers are predicted tonight and Sunday over
Arkansas and Oklahoma. and cloudy TO
partly cloudy weather is indicated In
other portions Of the district. The top
crop is reported as having matured IN
all sections, and is being picked now. his
in addition to the favorable weather, the
apathy Of spinners and the large accu-
mutation of stocks in the interior occa-
stoned nervousness amongst holders or
the country, who were Offering freely at
concessions. While sentiment continues
bullish there is no immediate prospect
of any marked enhancement under exist
ing conditions. The demand for spots and
receipts. however. will continue to govern.
II. < B.. BEER.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-11
kThe market closed steady.

Nine market closed steady.
While a new low record was made witt
the sol for March yesterday. every
thing looked better this morning and tho
market had a substantial recovery. There
is every reason to look for a further ad-
vance on Monday and on such an advance
one can sell the cotton bought on the
break with a fair profit and a fair pros
pect OF getting the cotton back a. a
lower level. The tone is likely 10 be
fcVerlsh for some days after such a break,
even f an advance is in order. Besides
it is not certain that prices should ad-
vance just yet. The movement this next
week Will probably be more tina last
year and this will operate against an
advance. Weather now plays 4 less i'm
portant part in the market as frosts can
not come until November 9Th or 10th.
Considering the early crop this means a
longer growing season than we have had
in some years. Many thousand, many
hundred thousand bales have been added
to the crop and this makes up look for
II 900. 900 bales as the more probable
figures this year. We have looked for
more than last year all along and this
fine Weather max a larger crop almost
certain. Until the rush of cotton is on
SC would seem to be a fair figure and
tho market may even be between SC or
sac for sometime until We know some
thing more about the size OF the crop. For
this reason selling on a reaction OF fiji
teen or twenty points would seem to be
4 good thing to do. But on a break to
about Yesterdays figures we would rlsl
buying again. a. feature of to3ay'S mar
ket was the buying of May cotton tina
put that option ) points over March. Thu
could hardly be termed anything but q
trick. The brokers supposed to operate
for the bull pool came in and Dough
| Nav to try and scare shorts to cover
| All the time January was being disposed
Of quietly. They could not buy any more
/ March very we'll, as all the short inter
| est there is necessary to provide q place
| for the January cotton. All this is hardly
! a good sign and We are not prepared tc
do more than advise buying on every do
| cline to take profits on an advanc"
| Everything Will depend on receipts ant
[ the spot demand. The break in tho stocl
J market does not encourage liberal snec.
uIation in cotton.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-11
GOOD ROADS.

aas vell begun 70 bloom R-herr a-s
ripe an Inc azs~arr ~-rteI# s h.tE,
Heat ana drought ase tae rr-sr tor
af IL. strawberry r -u Erou
atcits ls-m f-ar4 te.se ta.. al Tt17 tr-
time 81 se.stre plants IS .,arar- .55.
or eold - praE.eaa.r So ptart IE.-
il late lalI aud n me Dead al W.rtes
Ii IS tE- rar.~t th.r IS. t., aor&1 Es
cold weather SIS 81 a.-eet han. 10 tfr
strawberry rIart III the ~8a-n
Indirect ha.l 4n sa
SOL rs hgass cr .s. fle eeH. SIS tNe -a
up H. I.eezfb1. 4a.s also IfE> E. aIs.s-
and leaves me roots ,>eos. ta the
aua Sua when tht trer.e :. .>xr tIs Eo.t
s.1sl3es &. .ts normal l.e#
Th,re is a5 f.az#. cttes ra.e s-
-oesy sel SIN. Fl &,er~
trs. fore greatly sau
When frozen. st Il ea his ..i
nav rs saf.lF Ioa. 81 U.aG ~
provided eara fsk.n . ais.
I'D s1e tl.rt .s.r-. f. -M
presses thc ~ol aro4rt &.
excess 81 Mater rrg-. ~-aE
ttat se9t. ami rsc4tly
ing effects 81 severe af5
Bat there + nt-h f,ttar t.#
tbIs whency.. rrtst sn.-
RI MIR arc3t ,a~e ..B. at ... rs.
evenly around ana 81 tEs rl-nt
gives rbe desired u.a,ec.toa 81 .sa
arouns fb. pl,nt. from ,at# .
I,rtuiziuE properties ara lta5u-8 out ANA
vashai d Mh.re ~ -oo.e e.a a.
aearop.iat. NON ~ IT,. ta
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-11

Owing to the decline, especially in
January there is no inducement at the
time to ship spot cotton here, instead of
to otner markets. AS a large lire of
long cotton has been liquidated short
selling INDUCED in a further move. the
decline IN prices is bringing forward a
better demand from spinners. and the
more conservative anticipate a substan-
tai reaction from present prices. We
believe an advance OF 50 per bale in the
near future will not fully discredit the
oulIlsh conditions which exists at the
TARRANT & KING,
SIS Broad Street.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-11

the United States Steel corno
III ontemplation a sween;nr ,osn ~
~ SEEMING prices all along tho live CO,
aAo'iier was 10 the effect thar tho So
81 VI the treasury was about to 49,
aNS ufaItS upon the government -
pooi.s with the banks in order 70
,oHi0 lhe governments own sunn,u
- opihioh found some basis that ~
was a We'll planned hear raia
the supposed leader being the vorv ,aas
er alleged TO be under
creditors and forced to Ho,ida,o
SUCKS. The proved untrutb of Sow
the rumOrS circulated nointea - ~
ACTIVITY OF bear traders hut il r. 49,
.oMary device of the professiona, onoro
- ueslrous OF Iiquidating stocks IN oiva
'hc impression of short selling in order
~ invite support Of the stocks no 10
iHere was not much evidence
'appoitihs orders in today's market
no 'ne uemdnd from shorts to cover
iaSt was not sufficient to over
cohtihued pressure to sell SO
'hd' the Closing was weak in some casae
at the lowest. Declinoc ,ooohoa .
points IN q considerable list of active
stocks. A slump of 10 noints :, 49,
ware l-ackaWanna and Western on tho
sale Of 20 1000 shores attracted oone;s
nSi0
cradle attention. The bank statement
showed a decrease IN cash of 81 Asa 400
WHICH was two millions more than ey-
pccted. Inc small loan contraction of
SOUS, 100 lost some significance from tho
hho"h lact that new loans have been
secured abroad during the week. Tho
sustained strength Of Sterling Exchange
dlSo keeps alive the question of remit
tances abroad by gold shipments. This
situation would account for some degree
OF renewed pressure upon speculative
borrowers.
bonds have shown the same irregular
tendency as stocks on a small volume O,
business.
United States IS and old Is declined
4 per cent and the IS advanced Il per
cent as compared with last weeks
closing call.
1otal sales OF stocks today were ESQ.,
300, including -Atchison 80, 700: Canadian
racine 12,30O; Chicago Great Western
S.'oo; Erie $4,000; Louisville and Nash
VILE 5000, Manhattan 17,4OO: Missouri
Pacific $4,000; New York Central $500;
Norfolk and Western 15.1OO: Pennsyl-
vania 29,500: Reading as. 500: Reading.
second preferred, 300; St. Paul %. 800;
Southern Pacific So $500; Southern Rail
way 6,200; Union Pacific 43. 500: Conner
Is, zoe; Colorado Fuel and Iron 5000:
sugar 20, 400: Leather 5000; United States
Steel SO, GEO: United States Steel. pre-
ferred. IS, 100.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-11
STOCKS.
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT

New York. Nov. 8.-The weekly bank
statement Of the averages of the Asso-
Grated Banks shows (for five days. the
Following: Loans 1919, 480. 500, increase
IS 'o29,1oo deposits 1856, ss2. 200, decrease
Sf'9o9, coo; circulation S43, sol. 500. increase
sl,Ioi,9O0; legal tenders S61,11S.5 800. de-
crease S3.l4i 400; specie SIP, 2O4. 400. de-
crease S2,319, 500; reserve s239 .322. 900. de-
crease So,46i, GOO; reserve required s22l,-
100000, decrease S1.977, 250; surplus s17.-
oo2,3o0, decrease $3.t86, $50; Ex. L. s. Dep.
s2S, 101,350 decrease s3,312,175.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-11
Charlotte's Taste for Amusement.
charlotte Observer

IN c~onjecturing about what TINS coin
nunity likes in the way OF amusement
The casual observer is again at sea.
Horny Watterson lectures here 10 lNo
score paid tickets: Sam Jones plays 10
standing room: a circus gets 1000 spec
ta,ors and only a thin line of fashion
ahles see a gorgeous Shakcsperian pro-
duction; Sundays everybody cats cold
lirhtbrcad and goes to church, and dur
ing the week society plays euchre and
the rest OF the population rides on the
merry go-rpund.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-11
SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR II DRAIN
AGE OF OUR PUBLIC ROADS

Side Ditches-Side bitches are neceS-
sary because the thousands Of tons Of
water which fall upon every mile OF
country road each wear. in the form Of
rain or SNOW, should be carried away to
some neighboring creek or other water
channel as fast as the rain falls and the
snow melts, SO as TO prevent its form
ing mud and destroying the surface Of
the road. When the ground Is frozen and
a heavy rain or sudden thaw occurs the
side ditch is the only means OF getting
rid Of the surface water for no matter
how sandy or porous the soil may be,
when filed With frost il is practically
water tight, and the water which falls
or forms on the surface must either re
main there or be carried away by sur
face bitches at the sides of the road.
A side ditch should have q gradually
falling and even grade at the bottom, and
broad. f1aring sides to prevent the caving
in OF its banks. 1t can be easily cleared
of snow. weeds and rubbish the water
Will run into it easily from each side,
and it is not dangerous TO Wagons and
foot travellers.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-11
BALTIMORE PROVISIONS.
STORES.

W~11u1SGToS, n. G. Nov. s.-Tupentine
nothing dosing at ST; receipts
crude. firm at SITS; receiptc so barrels.
Tar firm at sl.4o: receipts IS.
at Stn! receipts SO; sales J 4; exports
}, iSC. ,o.- c.,as
'N p9nte ioXo <. i. c. s1.35; D., si:4o; F..
s IS; +, 81. 0; q, $40; H.: Sl,so; l.
2.os: X. sass; NJ. $500; ~ sS.oo' w.
% GuIrhvsros $. G.. Nov. s.-Spirits tur:
n,niiu, firm at 5OH: receipts 80; sales oo'
Kk"sin firm receipts slles eco; eH'
ports 49,. y Ct, *. ! s,dS: G.
9go'I SIS: !, 500; X. $50, NJ. $500;
$3.50; VIC WV Sails.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-11
Winter Planting Of Strawberries at
the South.
The Southern Plantcr.l
Editor Southern Planter:

Editor southern Planter.
Anywhere south of the Mason and
Dixon line the strawberry may b. set At
any time during fall. winter or spring
provided the ground is not too VET 10
walk on or not actually frozen at the
time. In many respects winter is the
safest of all times to plant. Air and soil
are then cool or cold and moist. just the
condition that the strawberry reels IN
For if IS decidedly a cool weather plant.
extending its root growth every day dur
,,,e Tho winter that the ground IS not
frozen. even though the frost keeps its
leaves MINED off as fast as they peer out
The moment that the heaviest frost
alatns in The spring leaf growth begins
and close on the heels Of this com" th'
| h,oonr. Then before most other ~
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-11
Industrial News.

The new oyerscer of spinning, etc., OF
the splendid "Cooieemee' cotton mills,
Of Coolcemec, y. c., tthe village being
named after the mill, put III operation q
wear or so ago.. Mr.. c. NJ. Luther IS
now operating 40, 600 spirdles and every
thing moving along as nicely as could
be expected or desired Mr.. Luther,
was formerly superintendent Of the
Concord. "Cabarrus'' cotton mill, has
general charge not only of the 10000
srindles, but of the spooling, twining.
varping. slashing. drawinS-in depart
mcnts also, with competent assistants in
each room.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-11
e. Kings
Cotton Letter.
lsneciaI 10 News and O~bscrver.)

especial 20 NeNs anu oVs7FFV47
ou York Nov. S.-Undcr the influence
Of sbcttcr cables. lighter receipts and
,.ooa huvjng in consequence Of same,
.,orc was a stronger and broader markct
,od,v imam there has been for some TING
ArrlI;ncuts pro and con are plentiful
hut many believe that the re-
cont decline has been partly duc
IN bull manipulation to prevent snip
,,cntr IF cotton TO this market.