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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

they had no case against her. what
their next move will be is not known.
Another mysterious feature in the
case is the death of Arthur r. Fen
nell, the correspondent in the divorce
suit brought by Edwin L. Burdick
against Mrs. Burdick, and the first
person to be sought by the police on
the discovery of Burdick's murdered
body.
His wife, who sat beside him as
his automobile dashed into an old
stone quarry in the Kensington dis
trict, died some hours later at the
hospital of the Sisters of Charity.
Pencil was instantly killed.
Whether the tragedy was accident
or suicide may never be known. 1t
has added another mystery to the
Burdick murder case, in which Pen
nell's name figured so prominently
He hired the automobile in which
he formerly took Mrs. Burdick riding,
and with his wife went in a heavy
rain for ride. On Fillmore avenue
one of the worst streets in the city
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

not under arrest, but was merely es
corted to the police station for examf
nation. Miss Hutchinson says her
only acquaintance with Burdick was
rs an employee in the office OF MS
trade paper for brief time shortly
after she came to Buffalo from home
in London, Ont. She was released on
a habeas corpus order secured by
Phillip v. Fennelly, attorney for Mrs
Seth T. Paine, the woman whom the
police cleared Of suspicion, after
searching her home and becoming
convinced they had no case against
her.
Mrs. Paine, who is the wife OF a
dentist at Buffalo, was kept under
surveillance by the police since the
Burdick murder was committed, but
the detectives are willing to admit
they have been on a wrong trail, and
that Mrs. Paine probably knows nc
more about the crime than otheI
friends of the murdered man.
Margaret Murray, housemaid in
the Burdick residence, and the first
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
In Defense Of Organized Labor.

George w. Perkins, president of the
Cigarmakers' International. union, in
the coming issue of the official journal
or his organization, takes exception in
vigorous language to the statements
of James ]. Hill and Charles l.
Hutchinson that a panic will be
brought about through the excessive
demands of organized labor. Mr.. Per
kins quotes statistics showing that the
country has been subject to seasons
of industrial depression and panics at
intervals since the Declaration OF In.
dependence. One of the most serious
was in 1887, before there were many
unions in the country, and instead OF
them becoming more frequent or seri'
GUS as labor has organized more thor
oughly, the contrary is true. He says
instead of trades unions causing pan
les, they are caused rather by stock
speculation, at which Mr.. Hill Is
past master.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
End Of Lono Strike.

The Hines Lumber company OF
Chicago finally decided that the hous'
ing of non-union men in boats in the
slip in it's yards would not run its
plant. 1t has made settlement with
the Amalgamated Woodworkers'
union, practically conceding the men
everything they asked for. The COM
pany is exceedingly anxious that the
news of the settlement be not made
public, as it will have a bad effect
on the rest of it's many employees,
who are still compelled to work ten
hours a day. The woodworkers
secured the nineshour day, but prom.
ised not to say anything about It.
The lumber tally men are now con-
sidering demanding like concessions,
and it may be a pleasure to them to
know that the woodworkers' strike
was successful.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Painters Want Advance.

The painters Of Allegheny county,
Pa, are determined to establish a
higher wage scale for the coming year.
Unless their demand for $3.50 per day
of eight hours is granted they will
strike on March 2. While the major
ity of the contractors have notified
the District Council that the demands
would not be granted, there have been
letters received from number and
verbal assurances from others favor
able to the new scale. The chief argu-
ment of the painters is that they are,
with one exception, the lowest paid
trade in the building industry in Pitts.
burg.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Einht Child Labor Evil.

The Chicago Packing Trades coun-
ell, representing thirty-seven unions
in the stock yards, has taken up the
question of child labor, and will send
a lobby to Springfield in the interests
of the bill requiring an educational
test for children before they can be
employed in factories. This bill has
been prepared by the industrial COM
mittee of the Illinois Federation Of
Women's Clubs and labor organiza-
tons interested.
At the last meeting of the Packing
Trades council the following resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The state factory in
spector's report for 1901 shows that
in places inspected there were 1889
children employed, as against 1926
for the previous year; and
Whereas, 1t is estimated that
there are $4,000 children at work in
this state, one-third of whom are
under fourteen years of age, as re-
quired by law; and
Whereas, Illinois has no law the
same as New York, Massachusetts,
Ohio, and New Jersey, preventing
night work for children, and makes
no educational test as demanded in
twenty other States; and
Whereas, There is now pending
before the Legislature bill known
as House bill No. TIA. which will
make 1t necessary for children to
make an educational test; therefore,
be It
Resolved, That the Packing
Trades council and the thirty-seven
local unions affiliated, Herewith, rep
resenting 21,957 members, do hereby
sincerely request you to use all the
influence at your command to assist
us to secure the passage of said bill"
A copy of the resolutions has been
sent to every senator and representa-
tive in the legislature.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Agreement Is Welcomed.


The adjustment of the differences
between the bituminous operators and
miners, upon a basis of mutual conces-
sion, is the best of. news. 1t is impos-
sible not to compare this settlement,
in the face of just as positive declara'
tions that neither side could afford to
yield an inch, with the persisten. stub
bornness which plunged the anthracite
field into strife. The anthracite opera
tors, while asserting that they could
not afford an advance without increas-
ing prices to the consumer, forced u
strike, suspending production Tor
months, and then, at the beginning OF
winter. when the consumers were Of
fering two and three prices for coal
that they could not get, offered to ar
bitrate. The bituminous operators
state that the advance Of IA per cent
will mean an additional cost of $19.-
100000 in the four leading states, and
IL applied to the whole field, OF $45,'
100000, which they frankly announce
they expect the public to pay.
Whether this increase in coal prices
is justified by the advance or not, It
will certainly not cause the suffering
and loss of the anthracite method.
There will be no suspension OF Dusi'
ness, injury to trade, violence ana
disorder, calling out of the troops, pro-
mitigation of socialism or long-drawn'
out and costly federal commission OF
inquiry. The two disputes and their
method of settlement offer very con-
vincing demonstration of how to solve
the labor problem and how not to.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
WAS REFUSED LIFE INSURANCE.
Rejected on Account of "cotfee Heart

Rejected on Account Of "coffee Heart.
Life insurance companies have fully
established the fact that the use OF
coffee causes an organic arrangement
of the heart, shortening the long beat
and imperiling life. For this reason
habitual coffee drinkers are refused
life insurance in many cases. A we'll
known merchant of Whites Creek,
Tenn, proprietor of large store
there, says: Three years ago l was
examined for life insurance and to my
surprise was rejected because my
heart action was at times out of place
Is beats in 60.
81 consulted several good doctors
and was invariably asked by them Do
YOU drink ardent spirits? use tobacco?
or drink coffee?' To the first l an
swered Very little, to the second
NO. to the last Yes and they would
all say Quit coffee.
81 determined to do this. had READ
about Postum Cereal Coffee and bought
and used it, and liked 1t as well as
the best of real coffee. and as a re-
suit of its use in place of coffee find
myself without skip in my heart
action and can get insurance on my
life cheaper by rs per cent (notwith-
standing the advance in age), than
could when first commenced using
Postum" Name furnished by Postum
Co. Battle Creek III.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

he ran the machine over the edge OF
stone quarry.
Two boys who saw the affair say
Pencils hat blew off just before the
automobile went over the curb. One
theory is that in trying to regain his
hat Mr.. Pennell lost control Of the
machine. The other theory is that
Pencil determined to kill himself
and wife to escape the odium that
has rested upon them. Pencil had
not been openly accused Of the muir
der, but suspicion rested on him.
Pennell was one of the best known
men In Buffalo. He was a lawyer, a
member of the Lawyers club and
other clubs, and moved in Elmwood
society. He was man of luxurious
habits. A year ago his wife received
an inheritance of $165,O00. Pennell
carried 100000 life insurance.
Pencil made arrangements to
meet a friend at his home at o'clock
on the evening of his death, and or
dered dinner for o'clock. A cigar
man from whom Pencil purchased
a cigar Just prior to his death, says
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Costly Labor Struggle.

The labor war in Lynn, Mass, be-
tween the Boot and Shoe Workers
Union and the Knights of Labor is
still on, with neither side showing any
evidence of weakening. What the
strike has cost up to date would be a
difficult proposition to determine, but
it is believed to be conservative es-
innate that in the amount of money
expended, the wages that those who
are on strike have sacrificed, and
other expenses incidental to the
strike, would be far above the 100000
mark.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Industrial Notes.

Ottawa (Canada) civil servants
want an increase in pay.
Toronto (Canada) concrete PAYERS
are organizing union.
Retail clerks in Chippewa Falls,
Wis, have organized.
Shoe factory employees are organic
ing at Milwaukee, Wis.
Retail clerks have formed an organ
ization at Aberdeen, s. ID.
Bricklayers at Toronto, Canada, are
considering the question of demanding
an advance on their present rate OF
wages.
All boilermakers on the Hartman
system may go out if the Union Pa
cific fails to grant the strikers a con-
ference at an early date.
Not content with having won tho
increase of wages in Cleveland, c. the
bill posters are trying to extend their
organization to Toledo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
No Use.

No Use.
ION, there's no use a sittin' and wishin'
For your lessons to pop into your
head;
You've got to study, and to cram ana 70
dig.
Or you'll just be Ounce" said Fred
"Oh, there's no use a sittin' and look
in
Through the window at the soft, new
snow;
You must Just get up and shovel,
Stead of wishin' for path to grow.
"Oh, there's no use standin' at the foot,
say,
"A wishin and standin' stock still
You've got to climb to the very top
For the fun of slidin' down hill.
II guess it's so in everything,
If you want to make your way;
You just have to study and dig ano
climb,
Stead Of dreamin' and a wishin' al
the day."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Thomas CarIyIe's Advice.

It is to you, We workers, who do al
ready work, and are as grown men,
noble and honorable in sort, that
the whole world calls for new work
and nobleness. Subdue mutiny, DIS
cord, widespread despair by manfui-
ness, Justice, mercy and wisdom
CARLYLE.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Count Robert de Montesquiou says
the Empress Josephine was so lavish
with musk in her boudoirs at NAL
maison that the stones of these amor
GUS retreats are still redolent Of it.
Whew!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Eamous pianists Estranaed.

Little love is lost between Padere"-
ski the famous pianist. and Moritz
Rosenthal, his professional rival, VINO
continues to amaze German audiences
by his wonderful command OF the In
strument. Rosenthal is called "the
demon pianist" because OF the as
tonishing speed with which he plays.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Whole nations sometimes 60 to
sleep. Mr.. Balfour said that If the
ministry did not suit, parliament
could get another one easily. And it
missed the chance!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Tn. Latest Chemical Wonder.

An American chemist has invented
a tube for truth. You speak into 1t;
the chemical solution changes color
according to the tensity of your emo
ton, and truth and mendacity are
described as being quite distinct and
vivid cOlOrs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Paris is about to add to its literary
attractions by opening Victor Hugo
museum. 1t is to be established in
one of the quaint Louis Treize houses
still surviving on the Place des Vos-
ges, which was inhabited by the poet
when he was yet the young lion OF
"Hernani."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

The police of Buffalo still are with
out a clew in the Burdick murder
case. They arrested Miss Marion
Hutchinson, stenographer in the Of
fee Of the slain man, but released her
almost Immediately. satisfied that
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

It is estimated that polar ex-
plorer can fit out an expedition for
100000, but as this estimate does
not include the cost Of the rescuing
expedition the figures are obviously
misleading.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
seek General Increase In Wages.

The present year will mark an epoch
in the history of organized labor if the
plans of the various labor bodies over
the entire country materialize. In
nearly every principal city in the land
many labor organizations have notified
the employers that an increase in pay
will be looked for during the coming
spring. Washington is no exception,
many local employers Of union labor
having been requested to consider
such a proposition.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

English yachtsmen say that the
half-measure in keel which the Sham
rock III is to use will enable her to
spin like a top every time she goes
about" Still, for all her spinning she
may not come out atop.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

We ARE told that real grandeur"
is to distinguish the marriage of Miss
Thaw and the Earl of Yarmouth. But
we are old-fashioned enough to re-
member that. all is not gold that gilt
tiers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

A new burglar alarm photographs
the burglar, arouses the family and
calls the police. All 1t needs In ad-
dition Is an attachment that will
handcuff the burglar and hitch him
to one Of the legs Of the grand piano
in the parlor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Gen. MichailowsN Of the Macedo-
lnian committee is armed only with his
name and just cause, but the Turks
have modern guns, even though they
were bought on credit
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Why Electric Light Is Costly.

Why Electric Light Is Costly.
While the electric motor is rapidly
replacing all other methods OF power
transmission and distribution, due to
its great economy, electric power
when used as a source of light is still
at a disadvantage regarding economy,
says Charles P. Steinmetz in the Elec-
trical World and Engineer. That Is,
as a rule electric power Is more ex-
pensive than gas or kerosene, and the
extensive use of electric light Is due
rather to its greater convenience, re-
liability, and cleanliness than to its
economy. This follows from the fact
that the efficiency of producing light
from electric power is extremely low,
below 10 per cent, in the most EN-
cient carbon arc lamp, and something
like per cent in the incandescent
lamp and the Nernst lamp. 1t Is OBJ
vious, then, that if the efficiency OF
light production could be raised to
figures even half as high as that OF
power production, the electric light
would sweep every other illuminant
out Of existence by Its greater econ
omy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

London literary men have organic
ed club to suppress superfiucus
books. 1t might have been foreseen
that ten years of Hall Game and
Marie Corelli would lead to some
such reaction.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
ro n,v.r+ Tide Of EmloratIon.

With the object of diverting the
stream of emigrants that now travels
to America via Germany, the Hun
garian government proposes to estab-
fish a line of steamers running be-
tween Flume and the United States.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

There is a man in Russian hospi-
tai who has papers to show that he is
200 years old. His age isn't as re-
markable, however, as the fact that
he doesn't claim to have smoked to-
bacco and guzzled whisky all his life.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Duck Dinners a London Fad.

Duck dinners are the latest society
fad in America, says London paper
The ladies who attend are dressed to
initiate ducks. Duck decorations ap-
pear on the table, and the menu In
cludes ducks cooked in various styles
Even the ices are made up In duck
shapes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Amerlcans In London.

Mrs. Hugh Reed Griffin has just
been reelected president Of the Soci-
ETY. of American Women In London.
The object of the society is to create
a social center for Americans In Lon
dom
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
erickmakers' Union Growing.

Secretary Hodge of the National
Brickmakers' union issued charters for
two new unions The past week, making
a total of 145 in the parent body and
having a membership of over 5000.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Beef is now just as cheap as pork.
That seems to be the most cheerful
way to state the fact that pork has
risen to beef prices.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

For those Chicago old maids to
admit married life is the happiest is
like teetotaler describing the taste
Of rum.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Who'll respond to Brother Park
bursts call for three or four million
dollars to start the ideal newspaper?
That money ought to start 1t all right.
All that would then be needed would
be a few million more to keep it go,
ing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Jan Kubelik married and accompan-
led by his wife is quite another box
Office proposition from Jan the posi-
BILE hero Of every matinee girls ro-
nance.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Brazil and Bolivia are getting
ready to go to war. Evidently they
are tired of fooling around with mere
revolutions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

An American has been arrested at
Milan, Italy, for throwing away money.
Are the rich to be deprived of all
their pleasures?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

The King of Spain is to name the
umpire between Mexico and Venezue-
la. Well, well, little Alfonso is get
ting to be quite a man.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

It may be wise to keep diary, but
rs the evidence in recent divorce
case shows, 1t is also wise to keep 1t
securely locked up.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

: The late DR.. Calling invented both
. death-dealing gun and an automatic
plough. But he never beat one into
the other.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Child Labor In New York.

From facts gathered in the last six
months the remarkable condition ID
revealed of the existence of more
child labor in New York city than In
all the states of the south combined.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Cartoonist, isn't 1t about time to put
away the David and Goliath idea? It's
been in use for several years and real
ly needs q rest.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Another "get-rich-quick" concern has
gone up in st. Louis, and the get
.over-it-slowly" process begins for its
Investors"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
,.,n Til ~ soundarv Lines.

VIII Tell Of Boundary Lines. a
O. P. Austin, chief Of the bureau OIL
statistics, is writing a book on the
development of the boundary lines OF
the states and territories, noting tne
changes since colonial days.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Red hair, 1t is said, denotes purity
of thought and Intensity of feeling.
What does the white horse indicate
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Postcards Popular In ENGLAND.

SFS'~' W s'8'S"S'
Postcards increased more rapidly In
England during the past year than
any other form OF postal communica-
ton. The number sent was nearly
445 million, which is over per cent
increase on the year before.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

At the Marquand sale a peach blow
vase fetched $4,000. A vase that will
bring that much must be peach.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Mr.. Corbett is evidently extremely
anxious to be the first one to profit
by Mr.. Jeffries' failing health.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Lady Gordon is properly shut out
from court. The king of England
must not be contaminated.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
Wait for National convention.

wait UT Nduo"o' So"'S"s'S"
The trouble between the two ma
tional factions of sheet metal workers
is likely to be settled at the conven-
don of the Amalgamated Sheet Metal
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

In Mississippi anyJning progressive
~ crime, even progressive euchre.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Really the Irish question has be-
come so tame that Mr.. Balfour is not
afraid to pet it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20
propounded to the single.

Do you try to keep a flatiron warm
with your feet all night, or do you
make the effort in the interest Of q
water jug?-Atchison Globe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

Balfour has a majority back Of him
that seems to authorize him to co
things.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

person to discover that crime had
been committed in the Burdick house.
will again be closely questioned by
the police.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-03-20

To avoid the grave robbers drink
boiled water and get vaccinated.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-18
BILLS OF THE WEEK

METRoPoLITAN-
First Half-lbsen's "Ghosts." Second
Half-"The Manxman."
eIJoU-
Al II. Wilson In "a Prince OF Tatters."
LYcEUM-.
"My Friend from lnda.''
DEWEY
Rose Hill English Folly Company. /:
observation-disclosures Ghosts"
The widely discussed Ibsen play
Ghosts" In which Mary Shaw will be
seen at the Metropolitan for four nights
and matinee. beginning to morrow night
appeals, thru her Interpretation, to the
emotions thru the intellect. The. listener
Is convinced of the absolute truth Of the
idea presented. because of the realism of
dramatized truth of life and because it
Is presented SO truthfully, both from the
standpoint of the artistic portrayal and
the masterstroke Of the playwright.
The more one sees of Ibsen's plays on
the stage the stronger grows the convic
tion that they were written not to be