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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
WHAT MONOPOLY is.
w. J. BRYAN IN THE COMM0KER
GIVES A DEFINITION.
Suspension OF the Laws of Competition
the Essential Thing Public Has No
Protection From Their Greed and Sell
fish InteIe,t

A reader of The Commoner asks for
a definition of a private monopoly.
According to one of the dictionaries
monopoly" is defined as "the eXclu-
sive right, power, or privilege Of en-
gaging in particular traffic or bust
ness, or the resulting absolute possess
sion or control; especially. in political
economy, such control of special
thing, as a commodity, as enables the
person or persons exercising 1t to
raise the price above its real value or
above the price it would bring under
competition.
The essential thing in monopoly is
the suspension of the law of competi-
ton. If an individual, or a group of
individuals acting in concert control
all of a certain product, or a sufficient
amount to enable them to arbitrarily
fix the price of the thing produced,
they have what is called a monopoly.
When such monopoly is in private
hands, the public has no protection
from the selfish interest and greed of
those at the head of the monopoly.
1T is because human beings cannot be
entrusted with such power that the
Democratic party has denounced pri-
vate monopoly as indefensible and in
tolerable.
The same reader asks whether there
is any difference between the private
monopolies complained of by the
Democratic party and the private
monopolies of land values" There is
no analogy between the private owner
ship of land and the private mon
opolies so generally complained of.
Whether there should be private own
ership of land, and whether the whole
people, acting through the govern
ment, should collect tax equivalent
to the rental value-these questions
can be decided upon their merits, but
they ought not to be confused with the
question of private monopoly. II SO
much of the land was owned by one
person, or by group of persons act
ing in concert, that competition be-
tween land owners was practically sus-
pended-in such case there would
be sn analogy between the land mon
opoly and the. private monopolies
against which legislation is being con-.
sidered. At present there is no COM
petition between individual owners Of
land. and this competition makes it
possible to secure land at price
which is proportionate to the income
that can be derived from 1t.
1t has been the policy of the gov
eminent 10 grant to inventors a,limited.
monopoly upon their product in order
to encourage invention. When an in
ventor brings into existence new and
useful appliance he has as reward
the exclusive sale of it for period of
years. The fact that this monopoly Is
limited is evidence that the general
principle of monopoly is Objectionable.
A value limit ought to be added to the
time limit so that patent would be-
come null and void as soon as a rea-
sonable amount, sum to be fixed by
law, is realized from the invention
The Commoner.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

motives as there might have been.
Some dozen years ago the agent of an
American firm made a bid in st. Pc
tersburg on over fifty locomotives.
This was the brief history of the bid.
by the directors. officers and engin-
GERS of the railroad, recommended:
but the minister of ways and commu-
nications, Endorsed by the financial
committee of the cabinet, rejected with
this CONNER t.: American locomotives
cheaper and oetter-but order in AUS
tria.' Russia wished to secure an
Austrian alliance in quarrel with
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Some of the Republican papers are
speaking unkindly of Senator Yelling
ton. Among Republican leaders 1t
seems to be an offense for public
Wellington honestly opposed imperial
ism and militarism and he allowed his
convictions to control his political
conduct. He will lose his place in the
Senate, but he will doubtless enjoy his
exile more than he would enjoy fellow
ship with the Republicans if purchased
by the suppression OF what he believed
to be right.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
RUSSIA AND LOCOMOTIVES.

Ordering of the Engines Always u
Matter OF Politics.
1t is widely known that since Nico-
las l., on map of Russia, ruled a
straight line from st. Petersburg to
Moscow, and ordered the Nicolaiev
railroad built along that line. Amer
lean locomotives have run over all the
Russian and Siberian railroads-on
Pennsylvania rails, too, laid on Ore
gor ties: it is less well known that
there are not SO maay Of these loco.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

The president is strong man, but
he is capable of making mistakes. One
of these certainly was when he admin
istered verbal rebuke to General
Miles in addition to the one that was
given by the letter of reprimand. The
president will probably be able to see
at some time in the future that this
was neither very dignified nor popu
lar proceeding. Journal
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

..One Of the questionable advantages
Of. an overlooking public treasury is
that it renders easy and leisurely the
prosecution of any schemes of exaction
deemed polite and safe by an unre-
strained majority in congress. Legis-
lators are not concerned with what is
unduly drawn from the pockets of the
people, but rather with what may fig
ure as substantial concessions to Or
ganized greed or as partisan sinews of
war for future political campaigns.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

one purpose. 1t contains the dining
rooms. Above that are the library,
ladies dining-rooms, and a banquet
hall. The next two floor are devoted
to bedrooms, of which there are fifty
six
The top of the house contains swim
ming-bath, gymnasium. billiardroom,
etc, placed on this upper floor in order
that those functions which contribute
SO much to complete club life may be
carried on without the slightest an
noyance to those members who do not
happen to be using them, and whose
quiet should at all times be preserved.
The house is to be of the best ma
terials, and the intention is to make
it fireproof, but all extravaganza is to
be avoided.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

When the trusts took President Nc
Kinley in hand he recanted his belief
in the plain duty" of the United
States and signed the Porto Rico tariff
bill which congress thrust at him. Is
President Roosevelt getting ready to
initiate the complacency of his prede-
cessor?-Boston Post ?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
The Overgrown Sugar Infant.

In opposition to the policy Of human
ity and decency toward Cuba in the
matter of the tariff there has appeared
at Washington party of fat, sleek,
rich citizens who announce that they
represent the Infant industry" Of beet
sugar. In 1899 its leaders, Messrs Cut
ting and Oxnard, sent circular letter
to the farmers, in which they said they
were doing so well that even If sugar
were free they would make at least SO
a ton net! t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

The above is picture of the pro-
posed new Union League club house
at Chicago. :,
In appearance the design resembles
the palaces of old Rome and Florence,
the style being early fifteenth century
renaissance. 1t is the style adopted
IN London by her great clubs. 1t has
stood the test of criticism, and is gen.
orally conceded to be the best for
such purpose. 1t conveys dignity
and at the same time possesses grace
and beauty to a high degree.
A leading idea in connection with
the plans of the building is not only
TO provide structure which shall Of
fer every possible convenience to the
club members, but to also secure a
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

If the American workingman, in
whatever position he may be, is in
clined to lay up something in store for
a rainy day and is getting wages that
will enable him to do so there are
plenty of opportunities without the
creation of service pension funds, and
the assumption that interference of
government or of employers to compel
him to take proper care of his earnings
Is necessary or wise is not creditabe
to the common sense or ability Of the
man.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

building of semi-public character,
which can be utilized on occasions Of
great public receptions. The idea was
suggested by reason of the fact that
Chicago has no such building, public
or private, and needs it to place the
city on a metropolitan basis. 1t is
believed that the effect of such struc-
ture will go beyond the mere ease of
the club members, and will materially
benefit the entire city.
The entrances are only two steps
above the sidewalk, and the ground
floor is devoted to offices, leaving the
entire first floor above for Longing
room purposes, and, when occasion re-
quires, for state suite of unequaled
appointment.
The next floor is likewise devoted to
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

There is more ChtatrL IN tnls sectlOn or the
country than all other d. eases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incurable For a great many years doctors pro.
nounced it a local disease, and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing to cure
Science has proven catarrh to be constitu-
tional disease, and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure, man
is the only constitutional cure on the market
It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They oner
Send for circulars and testimonials. Address
F. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The man who has the "big head" in
variably wears small hat
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
initiative and Referendur

If any one disputes the principle in
dunn, Jet him inquire whether we do
not now indorse the principle when
we submit constitutional questions and
other important questions to the peo-
pie. The closer the government gets
to the people the more sure is its
foundation and the. more free from
corruption is its administration.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
Abuse OF ia1dnetlon Power.

1T, is "a sad commentary upon a re-
publican form Of govefhment to have
the masses who toll and produce petit
tioning the nations executive and fed
eral congress to restrain the courts
from fragrant abuse of injunction
power. And yet labor is doing this in
Chicago and elsewhere-those who toll
are also getting what they voted for.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
The Trusts and Anarchy.

Anarchists want no government and
some would herd them on an island
Trusts object to being governed, but
it is to be noted that no Republican
has suggested"the island remedy. 1t
seems that Republicans prefer to give
the trusts the whole continent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31


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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
Original prruciples Lost.

1t Is said that the original Declara-
tion of Independence is fading, so that
it can now hardly be read. For long
time the principles have been forgot
ten. yea, lost, and the politicians Of
to-day are not making a vigorous
seaych to find them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
Rowing to Public Opinion.

After much beating Of the air and
winding and unwinding of red tape
President Roosevelt finds himself con-
strained to take UP for final settlement
the naval controversy dealt with last
month by high court of inquiry. Ed
mund Burke's notion in regard to
framing an indictment against an en-
tire. people seems to apply in some
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

when the time arrives for the open
ing of the books and the revelation Of
the extravagances of the last four
years there may also come revulsion
of public sentiment that will make 1t
easy, for Mr.. Roosevelt, to refuse
nomination for president with even
more lirmness than he evidenced when
named for second place on the ticket.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

sense to this unfortunate affair. The
officials concerned have to do with
something more than mere opinions
and orders in this or that department
they must conform in the end to the
dictates of popular sentiment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
In winter use Anen.. Foot Ease,

powder. Your feet feel uncomfortable,
nervous, and often cold and damp. II
you have Chilblains, sweating, sore feet
or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
25c. Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted LIE Roy, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

by Lieutenant Colonel Edward Duffy,
who had been member of the regi-
ment since 1867.
When the war with Spain broke out
and troops were called for the Goth. re-
ceived authority to organize as a 12-
company regiment preparatory to it's
entry into the United States service.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Major Ebstein, who takes charge of
the Brooklyn police, is of the General
Phil Sheridan type. short and well knit
and q hard and quick hitter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADED1
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them
white again. Large 2 OF. package, cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
A Cure for the Tobacco Habit.

Iowa, has discovered harmless and inexpens-
i've remedy for the tobacco habit, which has
cured her husband and hundreds Of others. Any
druggist can put 1t up The prescription and
directions sent free for stamp to pay postage
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

The additional companies were rapidly
recruited and the enlarged command
a fine body of men, was mustered in al
the 69th regiment, New York volun
teer infantry, on May 10, 1898, ant
after doing service in southern camps
awaiting orders to proceed to Cuba
was mustered out on January 81, 1899
Germany. The. next order went to
Germany; the quarrel had been
patched up. Later the program was
repeated, but as Russia was trying now
to induce France to be joint guaran-
tor of Chinese loan, the final blue
pencil comment of the committee read !:
Order in France The price was not
considered"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

If You Suffer From Kidney Trouble
try a bottle of SEELYE'S NER-VENA.
Cure guaranteed. All druggists. $1.00.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Life is joke just as long as you
are the joker.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Superstitious people consider it a
bad break to crack a looking glass.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
silk, wool or cotton perfectly at one boil
ing. Sold by druggists, loo. per package.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

Reputation may be bubble, but the
best is never made by a blower.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31

A fool may be funny, but that
doesn't say he's possessed of wit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-01-31
MORE FLExIBLE AND LASTING,

won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance starch,you obtain better results
than possible with any othe- brand and
one-third moro f9r same money.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-18
Still in Place.

The high water this week in Rogue
river carried away the large dam of
the Dry Diggings Co., three miles
above Grants Pass. The Tolo dam
has not been injured much. Southern
Oregonian.
The Southern Oregonian man should
get his news from more reliable
source. The Dry Diggings dam was
not carried away nor was it injured
in any degree worth mentioning.
Some of the false work was carried
away by logs but the injury was
slight and not at all serious. The
dan. of the Grants Pass New Water,
Light q Power CO. at Grants Pass
was, contrary to reports, not injured.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-18
FOR CHILDREN

Nothing, that comes in a
bottle, is more important for
children than SCOTS emulsion
of cod-liver oil.
And important means that
it keeps them in even health.
Whenever they show the least
disturbance of even balance Of
health, it promptly restores
them.
1t is to be used as a food,
whenever their usual food does
not quite answer the purpose
Of food.
Wen send you asii,le to try, II you like
SCOTT BOVINE, 4o9 Pearl street, sIew York
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-18
Guy Morrison Killed.

The news has been lately received
of the murder Of Guy Morrison of
Kerby. He was shot and killed in his
cabin at Valdez, Alaska, on November
"a. His partner, Isaac Banta, is held
under accusation of the murder
Testimony was introduced at the
preliminary trial showing that Morri-
SOL and Banta were the only occupants
Of the cabin at the time of the shoot
ing.
Guy Morrison was well known
young man of this county, sober, in
dustrious and highly respected. His
age was 25 years. His home was in
Kerby, where he had lived the greater
part of his life. Banta is known here
also, though not altogether favorably.
He was formerly foreman Of the Os-
good placer mines near Waldo.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-18

is difficult to locate the place where
they feel the worst. The fact is the
source from where they get their
strength has been cut off and they are
sick all over. The food taken into
the stomach remains undigested,
causing belching, and bilious attacks,
followed by sick headache, and gen
eral weakness. The medicine that
puts the stomach in condition Sc that
the food can be readily digested, will
cure dyspepsia and make strength
where there was weakness. We have
cured thousands of persons during the
past 20 years. Of dyspepsia, with DR..
Gums Improved Liver Pills. a 25c
box of these pills are worth more to
people with poor digestion than six
months of dieting or gallon Of
pepsin. 1t only takes one for dose.
We will send two of these pills to
prove what they will do. For sale by
w. +. Kremer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-18
COUGHING SPELL CAUSED
DEATH.

Harry Duckwell, aged % years,
chokod to death early yesterday morn
ing at his home, in tho presence of his
wife and child. He contracted a
slight cold few days ago and paid
but little attention to it. Yesterday
morning he was seized with u fit OF
coughing which continued for some
time. His wife sent for physician.
but before he could arrive, another
coughing spell came on and Duckwell
died from suifocation. st. Louis
Globe Democrat, Dec. /, 1901. " Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup would have
saved him. 25c, Doc, and Sl.00 at
slower Drug Co.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-18
Any combination Of
col0rS---a world Of COM
fOrt---one of those Japan
eSc Silk Smoking Jackets.
llarth and Son.
ONE WOMAN AMONG THE
THOUSANDS.

We received letter from Waycross,
Georgia, few days ago, from lady
who has lived there for years. She
writes us that she had been troubled
with female complaint for long
time, until she was reduced almost
TO shadow. 1t effected her mind,
she could not remember any thing
would get so confused and SO nervous
and irritable she could hardly sleep
She described her case rs one simi lar
to thousands of other women, and then
ended the letter by saying she gained
rs lbs, last month, and never folt
better in her life, having no trace of
her former troubles, slept we'll and
ate her meals with a relish. This
lady commenced the use of DR.
Gums Blood and Nerve Tonic Just
six weeks before she wrote the letter
from which we copy the above
This tonic is in tablet form and should
be taken right after meals Ii turns
tho food yen Cat into strong rich
blood, making solid flesh and feeding
the nerves, curing disease hv making
healthy flesh. Pale, weak thin
people should use this tonic, For sale
by WE. kremor
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-18
Pictures for Christmas.

Nothing is more appreciated by
Fasteners than photographs Of
Western scenery. / have large
number of unmounted prints of scenes
in and near Grants Pass that are
good. The Clovenger booklet of views
at 30 cents is also a good collection.
Come and select pictures early
A. L. Voorhies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-18
Running Logs,

A. A. Hall Of Trail on upper Rogue
river has been working ON a contract
rom r. d. Hume to place lO0 900
feet of logs in Rogue river to ascer.
tain if they would float to the mouth
of the river Mr. Hall placed 20, 600
feet in the river and the recent raise
in the river cleared the banks, but
most Of the logs hung up along the
river banks
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-18
Alaba ma Warblers.

McKanlass and the Alabama Warb-
lers gave an entertainment at the
Opera house on Thursday evening.
The performance was for the most
part AN old time darky show and was
quito entertaining. Some of the
features were really excellent, the
best being McKanlass' performance on
the violin. They had few good
voices, the best being "darky
bass" voice of exceptional beauty and
depth.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-18

Il puriies the blood and cures nervous
ness, irritability and sleeplessness by
curing the diseases in which they
originate.
vFor three years suffered untold agony
writes Mrs H. z. white Of St1ustead, slans.. 'iu
CO Ouebcc 81 wouil have spells oi trembliAs
and 6eiu- sick at my stomach, pain IN rlght SIG
ail the time then II would work up mo my
,tomach ald-such distress Il ls impg'slDie 20
/ describe I wrote to the Worlds Dspcnsafy
Medical Association. stating nay case 70 thein'
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TODAY Dr. iiercc's medicines also cured my
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-18
A MIIIINN NnlCES

Would hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, In List.
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his lungs, causing most obstinate
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consumption, but could not help him
When all thought he was doomed, he
began TO use DR. Kings New Dis.
coycry for consumption and writes
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my life. now weigh 22t pounds %
It's positively guaranteed for
coughs, colds aud Lung troubles
Price 60c and Sl.OO. Trial bottles
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-18
DYSPEPSIA.

People that have dyspepsia have
weak stomachs, weak hearts, weak
eyes and are usually weak kneed.
They feel bilious and the world in
general has a bilious look to them I;
they have so many symptoms that it