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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
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unions had a membership of 1,SeS.51S,
while in the United States, with double
England's population. the estimated
membership of labor unions on July
last was ], 100000. 1t is estimated at
the present time that there are nearly
100000 persons linen, women and
children) in the United States work
ing as wage-earners. The percentage
embraced in labor unions is not large,
therefore, being not more than eight
per cent of the whole body. 1t must
be remembered, however, that in many
trades the members are organized up
to a large proportion-sometimes 80
per cent-of the total number en-
gagged"
The American Federation Of Labor
probably represents $4,000 members,
and the Knights of Labor perhaps 2O0.-
900. The Order of Railway Conductors
Of America-whose head, E. E. Clark,
has been appointed on the coal COM
mission-has nearly $4,000 members;
the Brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
gineers, over $4,000; the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen, nearly $4,000;
the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen,
about $4,000, and there are at least
four other influential railroad organi-
cations.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
un.to.pate Sofa pillows.

The newest sofa pillow covering 10
of velvet or suede ornamented with
applique designs in leather OF con-
trasting tones. A moss-green velvet Is
appliqued with the rich-hued disks OF
the sunflower marked by the pyro-
graph with brown shadings. Foliage
and stems are also burned. A poppy
design in red and suede has a back
ground Of tan-colored suede. Pictur-
esque heads cut from leather and
brought into relief by the pyrograph's
etchings are also appliQued on suede.
Both sides of the pillows are Of the
leather laced closely with thongs at
the sides and decorated ut the corners
with leather tassels.
Colored suede skins tanned whole
are as popular as ever for table cover
ings and sofa pillows, but are less fire.
Quently than formerly decorated with
the pyrograph and brush. Two OF the
skins are used for a pillow, which Is
laced between them with leather
thongs and the extra length and
breadth of the leather is left hanging
loose. Often these irregular sides are
slashed into fringe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Some Gown Effects.

A pale-green zibeline has 4 long
skirt richly appliqued at the top and
down the fiat seams with broadcloth
Of the same hue. The contrast In
material is decidedly smart. The
bodice has blouse fronts garnitured
with folds of panne velvet of deeper
green overshot with black baby velvet
ribbon. These fronts open over a
vest of white chiffon done in soft folds
and spangled in silver and strapped
with black velvet ribbon an inch wide.
A distinguished street costume, re-
Gently from Paris, in steel gray cam
els hair, is appliqued in a very light
shade of the same material.
A black broadcloth has a blouse
heavily embroidered in Persian de-
signs and colors. The skirt Is ap-
pliqued in black zibeline, deliberately
stitched. The sleeves are Of the
broadcloth, appliqued near the shout
der with the zibeline, with the lower
fullness confined in band embroid-
cred in the Persian design and colors.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Musicians are Growing.

Owen Miller, secretary of the
American Federation of Musicians,
gives the following report of the num-
Der Of charters issued during the past
two months and the cause for the re-
markable growth in his organization:
Pontiac, ILL.,; Chicago (colored) /;
Fort Scott, Kan; Pottstown, Pa;
Council Bluffs, Iowa; Ironton, Ohio;
Sherman, Texas; Kingston, N. ";
Fall River. Mass; Victory Mills, N.
Y; Brainerd, Mimi; Newport, R L.;
Northampton, Mass; MurphysbOro.
ILL.,; Salem and Steubenville, Ohio;
Nation, ILL.,; Peru, Ind; Woodstock,
ILL.,. De Koven, KY; Kalamazoo,
Mich; Pana, ILL.,; Lisbon, Ohio; Taun-
ton, Mass; Warsaw, N. Y; Helena,
Mont; New Haven. Conn. This is
the most extraordinary record ever
made by the American Federation of
Musicians, or any other musical Or
ganization that ever existed in Ameri-
ca, and can be solely attributed to
Labor day. The members of the
American Federation of Labor, with q
few exceptions, demanded union
music, and If the bands in their own
town were not organized, they invari-
ably insisted on them making an
application to the American Fedora
ton of Musicians, and this accounts
for the many charters issued re-
Gently"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Dress Economv.

81 have made the subject of how to
make clothes last study" says q
society woman, land it is surprising
how much difference it makes how a
gown Is donned. 1t should be put on
slowly and carefully A little pull or
jerk each time it is put on soon ruins
the best of gowns.
Never use pins. They not only
tear the fabric. but are uncertain at
all times. Do not economic on dress
makers. If you can't afford good ma
terial and good dressmaker also,
economic on the former One dress
we'll made is better than half dozen
poorly made. In conclusion, buy as
good material as you can. Have it
made by good dressmaker, then take
plenty of time to get into it.
when you are in 1t, have respect
for the dress. Walk with quiet, even
step; give 1t good chance and it will
do something for you. Remember that
the best of gowns, like the garment
of righteousness, must be well worn"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
1.-THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING
LIES IN THE EATING"

The doctors are dumbfounded, the
druggists astonished. and the people
excited and joyful over the wonderful
cures and tremendous sales Of the
great Remedy. st. Jacobs Oil. Every
case of Rheumatism-some Of many
years standing-has given way to
this powerful remedy. Thousands of
certificates like the following can be
furnished as to its value:-
George Scleyer. Publisher Of the
Chiffon, Wis, "Volksbote," used st.
Jacobs Oil for almost unbearable
pains in the back, which had COM
pletely Frustrated him." A few appli-
cations cured him entirely.
Mrs. Fred Eberle, Bellaire, o.. was
for long time severely troubled with
Rheumatism. st. Jacobs Oil instantly
relieved and entirely cured her.
Rev. DR.. B. Pick of Rochester, N. Y.
suffered so intensely from Rheumatic
pains that he was unable to preach.
Several applications from bottle Of
st. Jacobs Oil relieved him."
F. Raider, Cleveland, Ohio. says:
1.-TWO applications Of st. Jacobs OIL
cured me of great and long-continued
pain in my foot"
Messrs. c. L. Brundage and Son.
Druggists, Muskegon, Mich, write:-
"St. Jacobs OIL has a wonderful sale.
We sold eight bottles at retail yester-
day. This will give you some idea
OF how well 1t is liked in this Sec
tion."
Mr.. Louis Hinkel, of East Poesten,
Kill, N. Y, says:-"I call st. Jacobs
Oil the best liniment l ever used. 1t
cured me of Rheumatism and pain in
the back"
Herman Rittner, Manchester, N.
HI have tried st. Jacobs Oil, and
found 1t excellent. All those who have
purchased it speak Of it as simply in
comparable.
Geo. G.. Erff1e, Palestine, Ill.:-"I
was in bed suffering from a swollen
leg, l used st. Jacobs Oil, its effect
was wonderful. The following day
attended to my business again."
DR.. Otto Fuls, Reading, o., writes:
THE sale of st. Jacobs Oil is con-
stantly increasing; it is praised by
everybody, and never fails to give en-
tire satisfaction"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Her Blue Eyes.


Somehow I amt fond of readin'
or no kind.
Two blue eyes does all the feedin'
OF my mind.
People say I got no learnin';
i amt wise.
Can't help that when i've no yearnin'
'Cept for eyes.
When works done and ev'nin' fallin
What is books?
In this life each to his calm.
Give me looks
Her blue eyes so fondly glancing.
That's my food.
Thars a study most enhancing;
Does me good.
Yesterday heerd story
Told for true,
or a man who has great glory
Yet he's blue;
Famous, but he feels so doleful
That he cries.
Stead of books try somethin soulfui,
I'd advise.
Trouble comes with all yer yearnin'-
Comes to all.
All for love must feel yearnin'-
Great and small.
oh, what pleasure then in readin
Her blue eyes,
With love shinin. such a feedin'
Satisfies.
New York Sun.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Organizing Girls.

The girl can workers at the Chicago
stock yards have been granted a char
ter from the American Federation of
Labor, since the Amalgamated Sheet
Metal Workers Industrial union re.
fused to accept them as members.
The latter association will not admit
women to membership, and President
Samuel Gompers Of the A. F. Of L.
has recommended that its constitu-
ton be amended on this point. The
girls in the Norton Bros. can factory
in haywood are being organized by
John Fitzpatrick, and expect to get q
charter soon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Peculiar Combination.

One of the new and pretty fiat neck
rufus is composed Of white plated
chiffon ruffles that fall gracefully
about the shoulders. This is not pc
culiar. But the long ends are. They
are composed of latticed cords (soft,
heavy cords are bigger than ones
little finger) that are caught together
with little tufts Of white chenille
showing threads of black. Lest this
fall in tumble at the foot there's a
broad ruffle of white taffeta. 1t is
edged with big balls of black-marked
white chenille. All these combina-
tons sound peculiar, but when they
are the result of skilled designing and
workmanship most Of them are as
pleasing as they are novel. Most of
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
The Latest /deas
From Paris

The flare is entirely eliminated from
the skirt Of the new walking suit
Some dressy winter waists are of
panne velvet with ella, crate trim.
mings of Irish lace.
Full-blown pink roses form one Of
the most charming of the new band
trimmings.
Pink taffeta, mink and Irish crochet
lace are employed in the making of q
dream" Of new hat.
A pretty all-white hat in French
sailor shape Is of beaver felt with
trimmings of white grapes.
Materials Of a reasonably heavy
weight are ell lined with soft rilks
now, but for diaphanous stuffs like
chiffon. net, crepe de chine. etc., tar
feta II still used
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Dogs Sudden End.

Peter Macarthur, talking about q
novelist who was arranging for the
dramatization of novel that he had
not yet completed, remarked: HE Is
a good deal like a Canadian friend Of
mine who went hunting with a dog.
The trip was all right for time, but
there came sudden end when the
dog undertook to jump over q deep
well at two jumps"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Insurance Aqainst Strikes.

The Insurance Register relates q
novel insurance experiment being
worked out in Austria. Under the
name of the Vienna Manufacturers
Strike Insurance Company, it is pro-
posed to secure to manufacturers the
means Of distributing losses caused
by strikes. This is to be done, as in
all other cases of indemnity insurance,
by issuing policies to the assured,
guaranteeing to pay him half the reg
istered wages of his employees during
the period of the enforced idleness OF
his plant by reason of strike DUR
ing any single period not exceeding
three months and not more than six
months in any one year. 1t is pro-
posed to begin issuing policies when
applications have been received for
insurance of $50 establishments
representing a pay roll of not less
than 100000.
1t is claimed that something in the
way of experience creating an actual
basis for the computation of rates
exists, in that, for a number of years
Austria has had an annual average
of 10000 laborers on strike. involving
annually 100000 days of idleness APP.
parently the concern is to be conduct
ed upon level premium basis. (stock
or mutual is not stately, for the pre-
MUM is fixed at .004 of the wage roll
of the assured.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
CLOTH GOWNS FROM PARIS.

The first gown is Of drab hone
spun. The skirt is plated in the
back, plain in front. The blouse, gath
cred in front, plain in the back, has a
double basque, the under one of the
cloth, the other Of deep violet velvet
ornamented with buttons. This
basque is attached under the girdle,
which is Of the velvet. The blouse
fastens a little on one side, under
band of the velvet ornamented with
buttons and cut with little straps,
also fastened with buttons.
The shoulder collar is of white silk,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12

into deep cuff of the violet velvet.
The other gown, Of mouse gray
cloth, is worn by Mile. Mitzy-Dalti of
the theatre de lOdeon, in the first act
of Monsieur lie Directeur." The skirt
is plated all around except in front.
where 1t is plain, forming sort of
tablier. The plaits are stitched down
In three places, thus forming three
wide bands of fiat stitched plaits, be-
tween which they open out and again
at the bottom.
The blouse is covered with shout
der collar or peplum, which extends
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Denies Color Line Story.

Frank Markham sends the following
clipping to this Office to prove that
labor unions draw the color line
j, The stationary engineers, recently
4 session at Boston, have drawn the
color line. After an exciting discus
sion it was decided unanimously that
no colored man can be admitted to
membership in the organization, the
few opponents of such action not
voting. In our judgment the engin-
GERS have committed serious blum
der and one calculated sooner or later
to react disastrously on themselves.
While men of color may not be adj
mitted to the union, in certain locali-
ties some of them will continue to
find employment as stationary engin'
GERS, and while thus engaged they
will be an ever present menace to
their prejudiced and short-sighted
white fellow craftsmen. There is no
place for caste in the ranks of organ
lied labor" The organization re-
ferred to above is not labor union
in any sense of the term. The con-
vention referred to was that OF the
National Association of Stationary
Engineers, which is an employers
union" and has nothing in common
with organized labor. Secretary Beer
of the local union of steam engineers
said the body referred to was CON-
posed of expelled members of the
international union.-Chicago Record
Herald.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
PRETTY GOWNS FOR WEDDINGS.

ond gown is of pink pongee. The
skirt is finished with shaped flounce
headed by band Of guipure, in which
a band of golden brown velvet ribbon
is run. Above this is a group Of
tucks, ornamented in front with a
row of gold buttons. The bodice is in
the form of bolero plated over the
shoulders and bordered with the gui-
pure and velvet. The plastron is
also of guipure, the velvet run in the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12

The first gown is of pearl gray
crepe de chine. The skirt has deep
hip-yoke composed of shaped bands
of the material, and falls in the form
of a long tunic over an underskirt,
also of the crepe de chine, the edges
of each finished with a band of gui-
pure. The blouse is composed of the
fitted, or shaped bands, over which
there is a bolero similarly made and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
John B. Lennon.

Treasurer of the A. f. of l.. and gen.
eral secretary Of the Journeymen Tail
ors' Union of America
B. Lennon, its treasurer, and general
secretary Of the Journeymen Tailors
Union Of America. Mr.. Lennon has
for many years been engaged actively
in the trades union movement. The
journeymen tailors are well organized.
Higher wages and shorter hours are
among the benefits derived from or.
ganization, and they have been FORUM
ate in the selection Of their officers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Chinese Garment Workers..

The National Convention of United
Garment Workers ordered the general
committee to pay special attention
during the coming year to the matter
of Chinese labor in the west. 1t is
said that 5000 Chinese celestials are
employed as garment makers in that
section Of the country. and that the
low wages for which they work has
destroyed the possibility of fair
wage scale.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Scale Fixed In Germany.

The printing trades of Germany
have agreed on uniform wage scale
and working hours to govern the
whole German empire. The working
hours are fixed at nine per day with
intervals" but the actual working
time must not exceed eight hours a
day. All disputes must be submitted
to an arbitration board composed
equally of employers and employees.
Either side has the right to demand
arbitration.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
RAGE for Fur,

This is good season to utilize the
old fur boa which you have been saw
ing so carefully. Fur is used every
where and anywhere, and little of it
as trimming will give smart touch
to the homemade gown, cape or hat.
A heavy band of fur just above the
flounce of the skirt is especially styl-
ish. 1t may look as if you had just
fastened your last years boa around
your knees, instead Of at the neck, but
a glance at the best show windows
will assure you that you are in the
fashion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Segregation Surely Needed.

The segregation Of the sexes at the
university of Chicago was eminently
wise in the light of the experience at
the last football game, when the girls
swooped down from the bleachers and
Rugged the muddy but triumphant
heroes of the eleven before they had
a chance to wash up.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Insurance of EMPLOYEES.

Arrangements have been made by
the United Railways and Electric
Company of Baltimore, Nd, to insure
the lives of 5000 conductors and mo-
tormen in it's employ. In case of ia
tai accident $1,000 is to be paid to the
representatives of the victim. The
company is to pay the entire cost, but
the men must accept this proposition
as settlement of any claim against
the company.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Pitiful Poverty.

A gentleman asked Mary, an only
daughter how many sisters she had,
and was told. Three or four" Her
mother asked Mary, when alone, what
had made her tell an untruth. why,
mamma" cried Mary, Il didn't want
him to think you were so poor that
you only had one"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Kentucky Shooting ARRAYS.

An exchange said that the highest
tribute ever paid to Kentucky
craftsmanship was the remark Of
Judge Parker OF the Lexington cir
cult court, who said: IF every spot
where a man has fallen by the hands
of violence in this city were marked
by a cross Lexington would resemble
city of the dead as much as a city
OF the living, as much cemetery as
a town."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Overzealous Employe.

Two printed forms valued at one
farthing were lost recently at Baku.
on the Transcaucasian railway. and
the station master had kilograms sent
to every station in the Russian en-
pire to ask If they had been seen any
where. The company has since had
to pay telegraph charges amounting
to nearly $4,000, and the overzealous
official is now out Of employment
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Find of Petrified Bodies.

Nine petrified bodies have been
found in the cemetery attached to the
New York Infant asylum at Mount
Vernon. The asylum was closed TO.
Gently and the land was sold to a syn
dictate that purposes to develop the
property. Three hundred bodies are
to be transferred to the Kensico GENE
terry. The bodies have the appearance
of white marble. The soil is sandy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
England Leads in Trade Unions.

In an article on labor unions Col.
Carroll d. Wright says:
1T is difficult to ascertain the men,
bership of unions. In Great Britain
the law requiring registration enables
the government to state with fair &C.
curacy the strength of unions in that
country. According to the latest re-
ports available the English trades
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Disuusted the Sailor.

Here Is a campaign story: "A
sailor once left his ship and came
upon the land. He wandered around
and Snally reached a cemetery. He
came across a tombstone on which
was printed, I am not dead, but
sleeping The sailor read the words
several times, and then said: Well, If
were dead I'd own up to it!'"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12

trimmed with wide bands of the vel
vet almost covering 1t. The little
square yoke is of guipure, the stand
ing collar trimmed with bias band
of the white silk, hordered with vet
vet. which forms point In front and
continues on round the neck. A band
OF velvet finishes the top of the col
Lar. The sleeve is plated at the top,
full At the elbow. where it is gathered
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Silk Evening Gloves.

The elbow sleeves of the summer
forced all womankind to take an in
terest in silk gloves and openwork
mitts. So we all laid in supply Of
them, and most of us have them yet
as fresh as ever, for when the Their
mometer was below 70 degrees we
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12

over the girdle and down to the hem
Of the gown in the back, forming q
box plait In front 1t forms sort Of
blouse plastron, embroidered in the
same shade as the gown and fastened
at the top with a passementerie
ornament The sleeve is plated at
the top, the plaits opening out to form
large pun gathered into an embroid-
cred cuff.-Le Luxe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12

needed something warmer than net.
work, even II 1t was in August. But
take comfort! We may even yet wear
those expensive mitts. Word comes
from Paris that the fancy silk glove
is considered smart for dressy indoor
occasions. Ladies abroad like them
far better than the long white kid
glove.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12
Many Laborers EMPLOYED.

From 1899 the great Nile dam at
Assouan has given steady employment
to from 10000 to 10000 Italian and
Egyptian laborers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12

collar, and is finished at the point
with a knot Of velvet, the ends of
which are finished with passemen-
terie balls or tassels. The blouse Is
plated pink mousseline de sole, as
are also the sleeve puffs. The girdle
Is OF the brown velvet.-Weiner Chic
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12

Americas Highest Railway.
The highest railway in the United
States is the Colorado Midland, which
crosses pass 1850 feet high.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12

To prevent a cheese from becom
ing hard and dry keep it wrapped in 9
cloth wrung out in light ale or water
except during the short time daily
when 1t appears on the table.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-12-12

Many New Pensioners.
Legislation enacted by the last con-
gress will result in at least 10000
new. pensioners. &
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edged with guipure The sleeves are
made to correspond and are finished
with cuffs of the guipure, of which
the collar is also made. The cravat Is
of narrow black galloon. and the cir
die is of black velvet ribbon, knotted
in the back with long ends. The Sec