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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02
ST. LOUIS IS CROWDED
Mr.. Roosevelt and Diplomatic Corps
at Worlds Fair Dedication.
PROGRAMME A LENGTHY ONE
mr.. Roosevelt and Ex-President CIeve-
land Guests Of Mr.. Francis, and
Both Received Enthusiastic Wei.
1900 - 49, = a..

Both Received Enthusiastic Wei
oone to the City.
ST. Louis. April 30.-The city has
plt form every effort to entertain its
Visitors for the opening day of the
Worlds Fair dedication. which com
meuced this morning President Roose-
welt. EN-Preeidcnt Cleveland and the
diplomatic corps are here, and thou
sands o. people have arrived from
nearby cities and towns.
The programme for today's exer-
cises was as follows:
1850 =. M.-The military parade
formed on Grand avenue.
11.30 a. M-President in advance
OF the parade. reached the Worlds
Tsir grounds ana the presidential sa-
lutc was fred and President Roose-
welt took his place in the reviewing
stand
100 p. N.-Band concert as crowd
gathered az the Liberty Arts build
in-.
2 p. President David r. Fran.
els. Of the Worlds Fair Company.
called the meeting to order for the for
NAL dedication ceremonies
$50 T.. N.-lnvocation by Cardinal
/ Gibbons
Presentation of the building by Hon.
/ David Il. Francis. presiden. OF the
I fair.
Dedication address by the president
OF the United States.
Chorus Unfold Va p~-.-r-"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02

Russia and China raiatina to ,ra,el,,,-
RIA ARE absolutely incorrect. and that
mere Us no foundation for the report
'"at Russia demands that China shall
refuse the requests Of other powers for
treaty ports and oorsuIates i'm AIanchp-
ria. lie has been assured that tho
Russian government has no intention
10 exclude other countries from advan-
tases now enjoyed i'm Manchuria or IN
confer exclusive privileges upon Rus
slans; that the United States may be
sure that nothing viii be done to close
uoois now open. and that American
commerce and American capial arc
'hose which Russia most desires to
attract.
1t is understood also. that similar
assurances have been received bv tho
secretary of state from his exccuencv
the Russian ambassador.
Russia Evaeuates Manchurian Province
Yokohama. April 3O.-The Jananasa
foreign efice has published a TELEGRAM,
annonncing That Russia had complefo-
~ evacuated the Shing-King province
OF Manchu,ia. No details Of the evac-
uation have been received from Russia
oheiaily The same announcement
from The foreign Office saws; "Janan
?pFe'iaies American moral support"
Rinf- King is the Chinese name for
re province OF Mukden. the capital of
which, the city of Mukden. is also the
capital of Manchuria.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02
Veteran Actor Dead.

New York. April 80 Stuart Rob
son, the veteran comedian, died OF
heart disease at tho Hotel Savoy lie
was 81 years old. and had been on
the stage for 81 years. Mr.. Robson
was taken III early IN March and was
nhliged to -rcSI -anmnIa.oIx- Tor srro-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02

Scranton. Pa, April s0.-Mrs. Ann
Melvin was committed to one years
Confinement in the House OF the Good
Shepherd as an habitual drunkard.
under the act signed recently by Gov.
efnor Pennypackcr. Testimony sun.
porting the allegation that she should
be restrained was given by two nhx.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02
SHOE s AND HATS
That is Our Business.
ana we make it point to sell the very greatost
value possible and the very lowest price possible

Ia and I'D 80 Skin Oxfords, flexible uppers
i Icl3 5oles' solid in every part, patent and
k'o ups at...... Gnu
Ladies solid comfort Oxfords f,,ll u;d.
pam toes, low heels kid skin 49,
h I'M soIes and kangaroo calf with
heavy soles. at 49,. "'0ii
.4 tine DreSS OXtords. withpatent leather
litter and wearer, at |'~' @ '''i {
LADIES' 1;I Kid Skin Lace Shoe, solid and re-
naTie' sure filter and the greatest
wen a BOX Calf and Vici Kid Lace Shoes
"0Aiole uppers, medium heavy soles. at
Mems Satin CalfLace Shoes Eoht oil.
soft uppers, at - - " oisi H.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02
MIMI he ma

What did that man 10 to make him.
self 50 famcns;" asked the inquirer.
gazing curiously NJ an individual who
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02
We Make Some Sensa-
tional Offerings in
Clothing.

Mems Suits in the newest material
ana styles at s. 90 to sr7.oo
. Boys Double Breasted or Norfolk
suits. strongly made 90 withstand the
natn wear that the average boy will
give a suit, at prices from 90 cents
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02
SPECIAL

A9 i17ne Ian Lace Shoes, cloth tops. med
Nd Ealts patent leather, one strap Sandals
hght weight soles, at. N'@''N'
Boys dark tan, calf lace Shoes a,+,o,
value So 90, our price .,.- .'' "oO''S'i
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02

Don't hesitate on this offer. "a Il IL
special lot which we have secured
and when same Is exhausted canDof
be duplicated. The goods are all firsts.
onthe Benefits Vests shape.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02
Stirring Values in
Shoes.

mems Shoes aud Oxfords. Ladies',
SHOES AID Oxfords, Children's Shoes
ana Oxfords, Boys Shoes and Oxfords-
u. wearing and appearance equal to
higher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02
A Snap.

we have few assortments of China
Dinner and Tea Sets.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02
HATS.

ChIldrens Sailor Hats, assorted STYLES
canton and Mackinaw Straw, at ..,''
Boys Yacht Hats, hobby, at .........
boy Alphlne and Yacht Patterns. in
smooth and rough effects, at .....'....
wen sFlne Canton Straw, Alphine shape
MEMS Fur Hats, in all the latest STYLES
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-02
Quality, Not Quantity.

4 Emulation is not always matter OF figures.
: ANY newspaper print thousands of copies and
= give them away. but the fellow who won I pay fora
4 newspaper won't buy much from she advertisers la
4 thet paper.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
Fighting and Dying.

From the Ottawa Republic
In the course of one Of his numerous speeches
aboard ship at the naval maueuveis off Oyster
Bay, President Roosevelt said:
~ do not praise you for being brave-that
is expected. The coward is to be condo mned
rather than the brave man to be praised.
expect every one to show perfect willingness
to die rather than to see the slightest stain put
upon the American flag; but in addition, you
must know how to fight as we'll as how to die
Then you will be what believe you are-the
most efficient fighting force in the world"
This has the flavor Of flag. presentation
speech to regiment or a ship about to depart
tor the wars; whereas, it is known that the last
thing the sailor men who now enter the navy
think of is fighting and dying
If the president of the United States could
see war ship, cannon or a soldier occasion.
ally without shaking his fists in the face of the
world, it might be sign of i'll heal h, but it
would be refreshing change.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
RACE SUICIDE, AS VIEWED BY A WOMAN.

Elizabeth A. Ivey writes rather warm and
very interesting article on the above subject,
which appeared in the Michigan Christian Ad
dvocate. We quote portion OF it,
ut is not because woman loves poodle dog
more than baby that she chooses the dog, but
il she pays the tax and puts collar on her dog,
he is protected by the law from the dog-slayer.
But tell me, if you can, how mother can pro.
tect her boy. She went down to the gates OF
death to give him birth. She counts this as
nought for the JOY that man child is born.
She watches over him, sleeping and waking;
warns him of the dangers Of the Intoxicating
cup; but it availeth not. Ere the blush OF
youth has left his cheek, she sees him offered
sacrifice on the altar of the nations greed.
What wonder that woman buys ranch, goes
into sheep-raising instead of raising boys?
Wool-growers are protected, and if the wolves
should abound, our government would pay so
much per head for their destruction But the
destroyer OF our sons is protected by law-his
business is legalized. When the voters of the
country make the raising of children safe
business, then will our daughters become wives
and joyous mothers of children, and the streets
of the city shall be full of boys and girls play
ing in the streets thereof"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
A REFORM CONFERENCE.

A state conference of Populists and other re.
formers has been called to meet in Topeka; al
10 a. m, on Thursday, Sept. 18TH. This meet
ing will be similar to the Denver conference.
The object of the meeting is to prepare for the
thorough organization Of tie state, to appoint
state and county organizers, to take steps to
strengthen the state press, to advise as to the
proper policy for the future, to re.light the old
Populist camp.Ares, to re.kindle the old enthus.
iasm and to do whatever else may be necessary
to put Kansas back into the reform ranks, to
stay. The presence of honest, earnest people
is desired
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
A Civil War Episode.
Told by a Survivor in the September
McClure's.

A notable episode OF the Union csur--
paigns of 1862 in the West Is again
brought to mind by stirring article in
September Mcclure 's-thc story of An
drew's Railroad Raid" told bv one of the.
participants and one of the few survivors.
The Union army was advancing ON
Chattanooga, and to prevent the bring,
ing up of Confederate r, enforcement from
the South, a raid was planned ON the
Georgia State Railroad, running south
to Atlanta. Captain Jas. ! Antrcws--a
skilltul engineer and famous scoat with
a score of picked men male he attempt
Passing themselves on as ksnrdckians,
on their way to enlist in the Confederate
army, they made their way down the.
road to Big Shantv. there seized a train
aid proceeded north, destroying tracks
and cutting wires fine, wcre> ,on.ye,
taken, owevcr. an all LOT, hc,mrr r,tured.
The raid was co nDl,'r'isi'',r' and the.
line of the railroad remained intact un.
til Sherman began his great march to-
Atlanta, two years later.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04

was in session at Topeka part of this week,
hearing testimony in the case of the Kansas
cattlemen against the railroads of the state
which ship cattle to Kansas City, The cattle
men allege that the railroads are preparing to
increase livestock rates fifteen per cent, and
that the increased rate will be very unreason.
able. The cattlemen claim that if the railroads
are allowed to put this new rate into effect, the
cattlemen of Kansas will lose hundreds of thou
sands of dollars. The cattlemen are between
two 6res-the railroads and the packers. And
every farmer who raises cattle to ship or to sell
to home dealers will lose, proportionately.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04

From The Kansas City World
The necessity Of industrial peace may ye
force the United States to follow the exampl,
Of New Zealand and establish compulsory ar
bitratiou.
AS far as we can learn, the effects of the sys.
tenn in Britain's antipodal colony are satisfac.
tory, and, after trial of nine years, there is
no talk of repeal.
At first, the employers stood aloof, as if to
ignore the arbitration act. But they were soc n
brought to their sences by the almost complete
organization of labor.
The employers finally found the position OF the
workers too strong t. be met by individual effort,
and, therefore, formed organizations of their
own. The result is that at present. the en-
ployers register ninety.seven industrial unions,
while the workers register 274.
No trade of any consequence exists which is
not working either under an industrial agree.
ment or under an award of the arbitration court.
The lie has been given to the ole claim that
the act would drive capital out of the country.
in the colony has increased from 20 900 to 5o,-
900. In FIVE years, the yearly wages paid have
increased from $1,000, 900 to SIS 200, 900.
During the last fiscal year, New Zealand's
exports rose to 49, 900 900 or 81 900 900 more
than for the twelve months previous.
Within the nine years, many new laws have
been made to meet new conditions, and exist.
ing laws were changed to eet changed con
ditions, until now, the tulk OF the statutes have
reached an imp,egnable position. In short, the
act has promoted business and confidence in
making contracts, has raised wages, shortened
working hours eliminated the sweater, raised
the standard work, and has encouraged legiti-
mate competition in trade.
Of course, New Zealand is smaller country
than the United States, and what is good for
one country might not be so beneficial for the
other. But certainly something should be done
to arrest the war between capital and labor in
America.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04

Judge w. A. Johnson died, yesterday
"wednesday, Sept. 2, 1909, at about
1890 a. M, of Bright's disease, after only
a few weeks illness aged; 70 years The
funeral took place from the family home
today. at 2 p. m, and the remains were
laid away in the Garrett cemetery.
The funeral was conducted by the
Knights Templar looge, and the Grand
Army post acted as escort
W. A. Johnson was born in Guilford
county, North Carlina. He moved with
his parents to Vernon. Ind, when he
was but two years old. He married
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
JUDGE JOHNSON DEAD.

MISS Martha A. Moncrief at Scipio. Ind.
Feb Is, 1s49 In 1858, be and his fam
inv came to Garrett. Shortly after hi
arrival here. he was elected county at
torney. In 1861, he enlisted in the war,
and served his country with honor to
himself until 1865, when he was honor
ably discharged. He returned to Garnett
and again engaged in the practice OF law
He was elected to the state senate in
1873. and was member of that body
during the Pomeroy-Ingalls fight for
the United States senatorship. In 1876,
he was presidential lector, and in 1888,
he was delegate to the national Re-
publican convention. In 1895, Governor
morrill, appointed him one OF the Judges
of the court of appeals. In 1898. he
he was appointed a member of the court
OF visitation (railroad commission by
Governor Stanley Last fall, he was
again elected county attorney.
Mr.. Johnson was for many years at
tornev for the Missouri Pacific and other
railroads. Notwithstanding the fact
that he occupied many positions of honor
and trust, he died poor man.
"Alex" Johnson was radical Repub-
lican, and the SUCCESS of his party was
paramount to everything else. He was
good-hearted and kind. and ALWAYS vii.
ling to assist those in trouble. He was
possessed of MANY noble traits OF char
acter. In his death the community loses
one OF its most notable and prominent
citizens, and the community will feel its
loss.
The AGrTAToR sincerely extends sym.
pathv to the griefstricken family.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
The Lean Years to Come.
From the Ottawa Republic.

From the Ottawa Republic.
"These are fat years. Will number of
lean years fol!ow?" asks the Atchison Globe.
The Lawrence Gazette's answer is prophetic,
and should be filed away in the scrap book
The Gazette says: "Of course there will be
lean years. Did you ever know it to be any
other way? When the crops fail or the trusts
break, this country is going to see times SO
hard that even politicians will forget to lay the
blame on other parties. To-day, the price Of
everything is inflated; labor brings more than
it is worth; produce is twice it's actual value;
living is higher than it was ever known to be
in the history of the world before; men are
plunging like luna:ics in every line OF business;
corporations and trusts are watering stocks and
unloading them on innocents; men are living
beyond their means in every walk of life, and
are not stopping to count the cost; business
and professional and social life are at the high.
est tension, and every eye is shut to conse
quences. When the crash comes-and it will
come without warning-this country will &C
cumulate lot of experience that may do it
good in quarter of century, but will be
mighty hard to take down at the time it
comes"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04

ANDREW CARNEGIE made a speech over in
"hold Hingland," the other day, in which he
predicted that the United States and England
will finally become one nation. The time will
come-some day in the distant future-when
the peoples OF the civilized world become will
ling to accept the doctrine OF the Brotherhood
of Man-when the whole civilized world will
become as one nation-one great, grand CO.
operative commonwealth. That isn't Andy's
scheme, however; but that's what's coming,
sometime. And the more it is agitated, the
sooner it will come.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
CURBSTONE JOTTINGS.
BY WILL CARLETON CHAMPE.

The dollar bill has given the startin,
slip to many backslider.
1t is said that the eyes are the window
of the soul. Mayhap this accounts to-
some people keeping their blinds drawn
A man who will take no end of risk.
with other women is always afraid
when his wife wants him to sit in the
hammock with her, it will break.-N. Y
Press.
Turkey has promised us that she viii
never again assassinate Vice.C Consul
Magellsen. but that was when they
supposed he was already dead. CIR
cumstances alter cases.
The baby which the wife of the owner
OF the Reliance presented MIN few day,
before the first race proved an intallibls
mascot; but is she going to have to keeT
this thing up year afteryear?
If next summer is as pleasant as this
one has been. we would like to suggest
that some of Garnett's bloated bond
holders build summer hotel out on the
prairie somewhere near town.
1t seems funny to us that man who
has trampeled upon his sense of right
until his conscience tails to hurt HIM
when he overstays the time limit, out at
night with the boys, should care whether
or not his wife hears him on the stairs
when he comes IN.
We once heard a young man enumer-
ating the good qualities woman would
have to have to possess to become his
wife. We know him now, and, while
the light OF his eye" hasn't the afore-
said qualities, all she lacks, in the opin-
ion of the young man is the ability to
say yes.
II just will not gossip" we heard a
certain Garrett woman say. Now"
she resumed, there IS Mrs. Blanke and
Mrs. Chatter, two of the worst gossips
in town And Mrs. Gadd, she is always
talking about someone. If she would
look around at home, maybe she would
mt have So much time to talk about
other people. Then look at old Miss
Gabb. She is certainly the limit. No. /
lead too busy lite to spend my time
talking about other folks"
"Wal, l jes' be consarned,". said Uncle
Jerry, as he tipped back from the table
and sided his chair from one leg to the
other until he got far enough back to
lean against the wall. Uncle Jerry look
ed down at his shirt front and Tucked a
crumb or two off his lap, reached over
and helped himself to a tooth-pick; then
he leaned back again and resumed:
"Some folks is so confounded busy build.
in air castles tibet they amt no time to
dig storm cellar"
Eyes" said Aunt Cynthia, as she gazed
thoughtfully in the direction of the but.
ter plate in the middle of the table, "but
them as lives in air castlesis sight hap
pier than Them thet's allus worryin'
about storm cellars Aunt Cynthia
got up and started to clear away the
dishes, and Uncle Jerry took his old hat
down from it's peg on the kitchen wall
and went out to feed the calves. heard
him stop just outside the door to light
his pipe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04

There is fight on between State Treasurer
Kelley and Bank Commissioner Albaugh. AL.
baugh claims that Kelley has increased the
amount of money to be raised by taxation
half-million dollars, and that he has placed
this money in certain banks which have assist
ed hin; that the amount of interest paid Ivy
these banks is $4,000 year, which tie state
does not get. Albaugh offers to resign his Of
fee if his charges are not true, and he wants
Kelley to resign if his charges are true.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04

Modesty married is like unto COW il
cane-patch.
Even the street-sprinkler can't settl
the race problem.
There's many slip 'twixt the cup an(
the ship. Sir Thomas.
The most frequently pressed suit W,
know of is the divorce suit.
1.-THE way of the transgressor is hard
and in this day and age smooth, also.
What would happen to the world i
the Mothers Union would go on strike
There is nothing succeeds like success.
unless it is the fellow who makes success
succeed.
Ny worst enemy is the fellow who
keeps quiet when know he oughl to
get mad at me.
What's fellow to do? "a rolling
stone gathers no moss''-but still water
becomes stagnant.
Well bet 70 cents the Shamrock could.
mt win a race ii the Reliance's crew
would 60 on a strike.
1t is bad luck for a married man to
write love sonnets to his stenographer
and carry them home in his pocket.
Did you ever hear about the Young
lady who was so modest that she had
to go to her bed room to change her
mind?
Why is the editor like baker? Ans :
He needs (kneads) the dough for bread.
A word to the wise is better than two
in the bush.
Why is it. when red-haired people are
so headed, it is almost impossible to
thaw them out when once they get cold
toward you?
Ifa man is going to marry an heiress,
he doesn't waste much time worrying
about which day in the week is unluck Y
for marriages.
Why don't some scientist discover mi
crobes on the handles of umbrellas. or
on hat bands, so the other fellow will
let ours alonef
The average man doesn't feel hurt it
you call him hard, but we have vet to see
the first man who wouldn't object to
being called soft.
Hear the man denouncing the auto
mobile as nuisance' Give him the
price and see how quick he becomes
possessed of nuisane.
Your ad in the AGITAToR will be to
your competitor what banana peeling
on the sidewalk is to a fat lady with her
arms full OF bundles. Put er there.
The Philadelphia Record says a wo-
mans most pleasant reflections come
from her mirror Gee whilikens! we have
seen some women-but, what the use?
Will Allen White is trying to depopu-
late the state of Kansas by advising it's
young men to go to Thunder Noun
tain 60 to thunder, Bill, Kansas
suits ms.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04

SECRETARY HITCHCOCK declares that the In
dian scandals will be probed to the bottom, and
and no person upon whom the slightest faint is
cast will be retained by the government. The
rottenness in the Indian affairs is as bad as that
in the postal department.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
SOCIALIST VAN COMING.

The Coming Nation has three vans, or $50
cialist gospel wagons" in the field, educating
the people. One of these vans will be in Gar
nett, Sept. 18th and 10Th. Mrs. Luella r.
Kraybill, state organizer for the Socialists, will
accompany the van. Mrs. Kraybill is versa
tile writer and an excellent speaker. She is
devoting her life to the peoples cause.
If you believe in Socialism, come out. If
you don't believe in it, come out, anyhow, and
hear what Socialism really is.