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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12
A LESSON OF THE FLOOD.

When Topeka and Kansas City were cut on
from the outside world by the flood, they were
frightened because they saw visions OF food
famine. They thought, eff this thing con-
tinues long, where will we get something to
eat?" Cattle, hogs and grain could not reach
them. The railroads couldn't haul them in, and
there was no other way to get them in. Inc
wealth possessed by the men of means could
avail them nothing.
The men outside who had the cattle, hogs
and grain were practically independent. True
there were things in the city that they wanted,
no doubt, but they were not compelled TO nave
them They had plenty to eat, and clothing
could be made by old-tme methods. They
could live, and live we'll.
Does this not prove that the thousands WHO
live in the cities are dependent upon those who
live in the country, and are producers! What
could the people in the cities do without the
people who live in the country! Is not the
farmer really the "bone and sinew" of the
country?
Suppose the people of this country should
become tired of the condition OF things, and
should revolt. Suppose railroad tracks were
torn up, and the cities were surrounded by men
who would not allow supplies taken in How
long, think you, would the people in the cities
be able to exist?
The masses-the common people-of this
country have everything in their own hands,
and they can have anything they desire if they
will only GO AFTER IT and STAND TOGETHER!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12
FLOOD AT ST. LOUIS.

St. Louis and vicinity is now experiencing
the horrors OF flood equal to that which re-
Gently visited Topeka and Kansas CITY. The
greater portion of Fast St. Louis is under water,
and many thousands of people ale homeless.
1t is reported that hundreds of people have
been drowned. Several towns below st. Louis
are also inundated, and farms along the Mlssls-
sippi have been swept clean. No estimate OF
the losses can be made at present, and, as the
Mississippi is still rising, nobody can even con-
lecture what the loss will be. 1t is terrible 10
contemplate. 1t has been reported that the
worlds tair buildings are in danger.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12
A SPECIAL SESSION.

Governor Bailey will probably call special
session of the legislature to provide means to
aid the flood sufferers of the state. The Gov
ernor says contributions are not coming in fast
enough, and it is positively necessary that some
action be taken at once, The Governor asks
that the members of the Legislature serve with
out pay.
We do not believe there is a single loyal
Kansan who will object to special session un-
der such circumstances. We hope it will be
called, and that ample provision will be made
for the flood sufere1s
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12
SUCCESSFUL COOPERATION.

We clip the following from The Co-Opelator,
published at Burley, Washington:
Following is a synopsis of the statement of
the Johnson County (Kas.) Cooperative Asso-
cations business during the six months end
ing January, 1908: Capital stock, 100000
Surplus fund, $aS,46S.26. Average daily
sales-August, $1,145.92; September, ST.
1o4.o5; October, $1,2o5 IS; November, ST.
ooo ,49; Deco mber, 1912 SO; January, $7oI.23.
This would make their total sales for six months
figure $I45,o3s.92. The association has its
headquarters at Oathe, Kas., and branch stores
at Stanley, Gardner, Edgerton and Prairie
Center. AT Olathe, besides owning its own
store buildings, it owns the opera house and
printing office. The Kansas Patron, weekly
paper which has both local and general cir
culation, is owned and published by this asso-
cation"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12

I. The lady voted for must be resident Of
Anderson county.
2. For each dollar received on subscription
one hundred votes will be counted,
3. The price Of the paper IS one dollar per
year, in advance, and no subscription will be
accepted in this contest for less than year
A. The field is opento ladies of the county
regardless of age, and no contestant Will he re-
stricted to territory, every candidate having Inc
RIGHT to canvass for votes where she chooses
S. Anyone paying one dollar, either on an
old or new subscription, will be entitled to cast
one hundred votes for his favorte candidate
6. The piano will go to the LADY having the
largest number of votes; the sewing machine,
to the lady having the next largest number OF
votes; the watch to the one having the third
largest number Of votes; the scholarship, TO
the one getting fourth largest number OF votes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12

DR.. STRONG said that many peo-
ple have taken the idea as safe that 1t not did
not matter how money was made, so it was well
spent. He combatted the premises vigorously.
The Doctor is right. If the people felt that
the money of the magnates was acquired in
honest commercial efforts, there would not be
that great feeling against them. The belief
that every citizen of the country is being bled
vigorously discredits every benefaction OF the
rich men. What is wanted in this country is
fewer very rich men. The business conditions
ouoht to be such that the right kind of man
could get competency, but not colossal for
tune.-Lawrence World (Rep.)
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12

THERE'S war in northwestern Kansas between
the settlers and the ranchmen, and several set
tiers have been killed. company OF militia
was sent to stop the trouble and to prevent the
settlers from mobbing the ranchmen who killed
he settlers. The sending of the militia has
had good effect, and the trouble has been
averted. for the present, at least.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12
REVOLUTION IN SERvlA.
The King and Queen, Rulers, Ministers and
Members of the Royal Family Murdered.

A military revolution broke out i'll Servia,
Wednesday night, and King Alexander, Queen
Draga, her sister and brother and several 9TH
er members of the royal household were MUIR
dered in the palace. Prince Karageorgevitch
was proclaimed king and new government
was formed.
There are no signs of mourning and there
seem to be no regrets over the tragedy, but
flags are flying and the people appear to rejoice.
Pool little Servia has been in turmoil for
some time, and the trouble that has been brew
ing has reached elimination.
The rule of King Alexander has be Ell any
thing but satisfactory to the people. They
may have dumped out of the frying-pan into
the fire." bnt if they find it out, they will IN.
dulge i'll another killing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12

7. lii case of tie tor first place, the con-
testants will be entitled to first and second
prizes, and disnterested committee of thee
persons will decide by lot who is entitled to the
first prize. Same rule applies to other prizes.
s The vote will be announced each week
in the AGITAroR as long as the contest lasts,
and each contestants name, with the number
OF woes to her credit, will be given.
9. No person or persons but the manage
ment of this paper will have access to the votes
until the final count, and then representative
of each contestant will be allowed to count
them or review the count with us.
10 The contest will close at O'Clock p. m.
on Saturday, Aug. I, 1903. Votes in order to,
be counted must be i'll the AGITAToR office
prior to that hour.
II. If these. rules do not cover all cases, we
will do what the editor thinks is just and fair.
Don't ask anything unfair or unreasonable-it
will not be considered.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12

FORAKER succeeded in getting the Ohio Re-
publican convention to endorse Roosevelt, but
Hanna named the ticket. If Foraker can get
any satisfaction out of his victory, he is
welcome to it, no doubt, so far as your Uncle
Marcus is concerned.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12

WE see by The New Time, published at
Spokane, Washington, that M. w Wilkins is
organizing Socialist local clubs, and that he
has been doing good work in that state. Mr..
Wilkins is ''fornerly- of. Kansas" man, and is
we'll known by the "old guard" of Pcpulists
of this state.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12

MORE than 1000 people in Kansas City,
Mo-, ale members of tie cooperative stores of
that city. A dividend of 7 per cent was recent
" declared to members of the entire system.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12

IT is stated that John D. Rockefeller has
donated $1,000 to the flood sufferers OF the
Meet. He might as well have made it $780,
ooo--the people will have to pay it, anyhow.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12

THE Topeka State Journal very apty re-
marks that General Funston missed the oppor-
tunity of his life by not being at Topeka last
week. The swimming was never better.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-06-12

WE are indebted to Arthur Capper, of the
Mail and Breeze, for the pictures of the flood
at Topeka which we present this week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1903-11-27
Health'S DecOlOgue.

1. Rise early, retire early and fill
your day with work.
?. Water and bread maintain life;
pure air and sunshine are indispensi-
bic to health.
3. Frugality and sobriety form
the best elixir Of longevity.
!. Cleanliness prevents rust; the
best cared for machines last the long.
est.
S. Enough sleep repairs waste and
strengthens; too much sleep soitens
an enieebles.
6. To be sensibly dressed Is to
give freedom to ones movement and
enough warmth to be protected from
sudden changes of temperature.
7. A clean and cheerful house
makes happy home.
s. The mind Is refreshed and In
vigorated by distractions and amuse-
ments, but abuse of them leads to
dissipation and dissipation to vice.
9. Cheerfulness makes love OF life,
and love of lie Is half of health. On
the contrary, sadness and discourage
ment hasten old age.
10. Do you gain your living by
your intellect Then do not allow
your arms and legs to grow stiff. Do
you earn your bread by your pickax1
Do not forget to cultivate your mind
and enlarge your thought.-French
Medical Review.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1903-11-27
THE NEW WOMAN.

1t is now just about certain that
except In the country and on farms
the food OF the average American fam.
lily will ere long be prepared outside
of the home. The housekeeping
Of the future will be nothing like
50 vexstious rs that OF the present
is. A number of people In Brooklyn
are solving the kitchen girl prob
lem by the establishment OF and
eating club. A building has been
rented as a clubhouse A com.
petent chief aud manager takes
charge OF 1t at good salary. lie
employs walters and assistant cooks
and help. He also prepares the daily
menu, sends in to each household
represented In the club and gets that
iamily's order for the day. When
the family come to dinner or luncheon
OF whatever the meal may be 1t Is
ready for them. Each family get the
best the market affords without the
slightest worry, and all cooking is
removed out OF the home. The wait.
ers are paid better than ordinary ones
are, and tipping Is absolutely forbid
den, as 1t should be everywhere.
Thus each household Is able to dis
pense with at least one servant and
get satisfactory meals at reduced cost.
There is every reason why the same
system should be adopted even In viii
lagos. The individual family kitchen
and cook are doomed. II housekeep-
Ing had kept up with other things
In the OF improvements we should
long since have had the eating club
house, maintained by the cooperation
OF individual housekeepers. Intelli-
gent women determined to keep good
tempered can manage 1t successfully
In the smallest hamlet In this land.
The enterprise has been tried suffi
ciently to insure its success. The on
ly trouble has been that the old wo-
man, undisciplined to steady action,
has grown weary Of clockwo regu.
larity aud has wanted to 20 some
where else when her turn to manage
came. The new woman Is drilled to
sustained effort and knows nothing
can be achieved without II.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1903-11-27
A Dangerous Month.

This is the month of coughs, colds
and acute catarrh. Do you catch
colds easily' Find yourself hoarse,
with a tickling in your throat and
an annoying cough at night Then
you should always have handy, bot.
tie OF Billiards. Horehound Syrup.
J. A. Anderson, 354 West 5th ST.
Salt Lake City, writes: 1--WE use
Billiards. Horehound Syrup for coughs
and colds. 1t gives immediate relief.
We know it's the best remedy for
these troubles. / write this to In
duce other people to try this pleasant
rnd efficient remedy" 2sc soc and
81 90 at ]. H. Williams, druggists.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1903-11-27

the most interesting geographical po-
sitions In the world, the port OF Pana-
ma is one of the greatest importance.
1t Is a halfway station for the COM
merce of Europe and Asia, but Is as
yet without a direct line to the Asiat-
ic ports. By the way Of Colon and
the Panama railway it Is connected
with Europe and the eastern part OF
the United States by many steamship
lines. The list shows the opportuui-
ty there offered Tor American ship
building activity and transportation
enterprise. From Panama south
there are two ocean liues, the South
American Steamship Company aud
the Pacific Steam Navigation Com
pany. The vessels Of the first line go
as far south as Valparaiso, Chile, a
distance OF 5000 miles. The Pacific
Steam Navigation Company Is an
Engl ish concern, with headquarters at
Valparaiso. 1t operates a fortnightly
service between that city and Pnama
1t runs eleven ships. The North
American Navigation Company OPP
crates line between Panama and Sau
Francisco, a distance of 3.94o miles.
II Is an American company. with FIVE
vessels. The Pacific Mail Steamship
Company Is an organization more
than half century old, doing service
between San Francisco. the Isthmus
and New York, with eleven vessels
The Panama Railroad Is operated
nnder a New York charter. The ter
mini Of the road are Colon on the AT
lantic and Panama on the Pacific side.
The length of the line Is forty-seven
miles and serves thirty-iour stations.
The condition Of the line Is excellent
and Its equipment ample. Till 1887
the passenger rate between Panama
and Colon was S7s in gold. 1t is
now s. In American gold either way.
The Panama canal will reduce dis
tauces between New York and San
Francisco from -. 244 miles to s,79o;
between New York and Manila from
1850 to 1855; between New Or
leans aud San Francisco from II 4I9
to 4.69S; between New Orleans and
Manila from 1880 miles to 1903;
between Charleston, S. c., aud San
Francisco, from 1879 miles to 4 4os;
and between Charleston aud Manila
from 10 46s miles to 1850.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1903-11-27
Good Nama.

From personal experience testify
that DeWitts Little Early Risers are
unequalled as liver pill. They are
rightly named because they give
strength and energy and do their
work with ease.-W. T. Easton
Boerue, Tex. Thousands OF people
are using these tiny little pills In
preference OF all others, because they
are so pleasant and effectual. They
cure biliousness, torpid liver, jaundice
sick headache, constipation, etc.
They do not purge and weaken, but
cleanse and strengthen. Sold by Z
Wayne Griffin & Bro. m
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1903-11-27
Wanted--a Man.

Give ear unto my supplications,
o peoplel
Let not this prevalent prosperity
And the cause thereof
Have any abiding place
In your political thoughts.
For l swear unto you. o people,
That this same internal prosperity
Is an enemy to me
And everything l stand for.
My name and my purposes
Are known of all men.
I'm the same ignominous creature
That fell down pared the nails
or Growers great toe with my teeth
And forthwith, seeing how things
Did begin to turn out,
l rose up In my wrath
And soma other clothes
And smote this same Grover
With the staff of my indignation.
Behold a star rose out Of the West,
A new star whose ample mouth
Uttered many beautiful thoughts,
And straightway
/ did begin to make love
Unto this most brilliant orb
In all the political constellation.
We were welded, Bryan and me,
And It might have been said of us,
1.-Two souls with nary single tho't.
But the fat of Office was not
Forthcoming under his guidance.
And therefore my love for him
Has turned into dire hate.
l am a grass widow
OF my own making,
And I'm In the market for another
Sweetheart
Tom Johnson wants to get his arm
Around my importance,
And Mister Dave Hill ditto;
But don't quite like the smell
Of their breath, somehow.
I'm fishing for some nice boy
Who can prove Republican facts
To be nothing but moonshine
And can plainly demonstrate
That Democratic gas
Is the solid staff OF life.
Hoping to hear from some OF you
Sweet boys by return mail,
l sign myself, Yours truly,
Old Lady Democracy.
On want OF a man,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1903-11-27

honest people OF Breathitt are very
indignant, and are urging Mr. Blakey
to contest. But two years ago they
had a contest there for county offices,
in which a democratic Judge appoint
ed by Gov. Beckham decided there
had been such frauds and the election
was declared off. But the very man
who had been elected by these out
rageous violations of law were continu
ed in office by some sort of legal
hocus pocus, and James b, Marcum,
who conducted the contest in court,
YVES murdered because of his activity
in showing up the Hargis- Callahan
outlaws.
AS the result of the decision of the
court the contests for the Offices were
repeated at the polls this year and the
second election was worse than the
first.
Jawes P. Adams, of Magoffin coun-
ty, who was undoubtedly elected
Commemorative Attorney and count
ed out, has determined to contest the
alleged election of his Democratic op.
ponent, but Mr.. Blakey has not yet
decided what to do In the premises,
He has no personal desire for a long
draw-out contest for the judicial Office
to which the votes OF the people elect
ed him, and yet he and his friends,
feels that the outrages perpetrated
nuder Storms of law" ought to be Of
ficially exposed and made matter Of
couIt record.-Lexington Leader.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1903-11-27
ASTORIA.
Signature Of &H2ZIZs<

AS an argument for Free-Trade, the
Louisburg, West Virginia. Independ-
emit, propounds this clincher: when
an infant under the nursing process
has grown bigger than his pa. why
not take away the bottle and let him
feed himself" That's easy. Uncle
Sam let the TOOL Free Trader break
the bottle once and 1t cost him dearly
before he got another, several OF his
infants having died In the meantime
Now he proposes to keep 1t handy by
and all his children are entitled to Its
benefits alike. It Is so resourceful
that while the grown up infants use
It. the little infants come In for their
full share and get 1t. Uncle Sam
would be ungenerous to ask permits.
sion to act the fool more than once In
a generation.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1903-11-27
Trust Those Who Have Tried

1 suffred from cattarrh OF the worst
kind and never hoped for cure, but
Ely's Cream Balm seems to do even
that.-Oscar Ostrom, IS Warren Ave,
Chicago, Ill.
I suffered from catarrh; 1t got so
bad could not work; / used Ely's
Cream Balm and am entirely WE'LL
A. c. Clarke, SAL Shawmut Ave,
Boston, Mass. ..
The Balm does not irrltate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at so
cts. or mailed by Ely Brothers, Sc
Warren St., New York.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1903-11-27
A Sure Thing.

1t Is said that nothing is sure ex'
cept death and taxes, but that Is no,
altogether true. DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery for Consumption is a sure
cure for all lung and throat troubles
Thousands can testify to that. Mrs
c. B. VsnMeter OF Shepherdtown,
w. Va, says ~ had a severe case Of
Bronchitis and for year tried every
thing I heard of. but got no relief
One bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery then cured me absolutely"
It's infallible for Group, Whooping
Cough, Grip, Pneumonia and Con
sumption. Try 1t. It's guaranteed by
z. Wayne Griffin & Bros. Druggists
Trialbottle free. Reg. size soc, 81 %,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1903-11-27
WIG ETIQUETTE
1t Should not be too Thick and is
Never Worn in Bed--Ad-
vice to Bald Head
ed Men.

The bald headed mau who is not re-
signed to his fate, and who is posted
on the etiquettes of wig wearing
adorns himself with a faithful copy Of
nature which Stimulates his poverty
Instead Of her wealth. For an artistic
wig for a man is usually made thin or
nearly bald on the crown, SO as to al
lay suspicion. When the wig is sd-
justed to the mans head the pink
scalp shows through the white net of
foundation at the crown, thus leaving
modest suggestion OF badness.
This Is the first principle of the eti-
quette OF wig wearing-claim too lit
tie rather than too much or natures
covering.
This principle is carried to a refine
ment of perfection by the men who
can afford the luxury OF buying sew,
erals wigs, for he may then make
the transition from badness to a
semblage OF his former sci fcov-
er a space OF two or three years,
and thus complete the receptions,
which Is the aim of all wearers Of
wigs.
A cardinal point In the etiquette OF
wig wearing is that one should not
wear his wig In bed. 1t Is not prop
err Some, either form motives Of
health or from an unwillinguess to
shock the delicate sensiblities Of
their families, sleep in their wigs.
This practice Is condemned unhesi-
tatingly. 1t Is uncleanl One should
substitute for the wig worn during
the day simple night cap of muslin
to insure one against taking cold.
In the morning, as the last touch
OF perfection to the toilet, the wig
should be delicately adjusted. and
glued to ones head. If this adjust
nent Is carefully made, and If Que Is
wearing a really fine wig, he may
defy both wind and sunlight to be-
tray that things are not what they
SEEM"
This careful adjustment of the wig
Is most important point. Itrequlres
eternal vigilance, since a single care
less adjustment means ruin. Along
the edge of the wig of ordinary size
are FIVE spots about half the size OF a
penny where the paste or glue Is ap-
piled with which the wig Is made fast
10 the head. The paste must be care
fully applied, since if it comes In con-
tact with the hair 1t destroys its life
like appearance.
A practice generally observed by
the wearers Of fine wigs is that OF
dressing the hair In a variety Of ways.
This Is desirable, since it suggests a
natural head of hair, yet this practice
is perfectly possible with a really fine
wig, every hair Of which Is separately
attacked to the net foundation. Chi
cago Tribune.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1903-11-27
"Niqqer" Issue.

Jeems Cotton Bale Jones Is not ready
to say whom he thinks Is the most
available Democratic Presidential pos
sibllity, but he Is sure that "nigger"
should be the Issue. He don't care
to have much said about trusts. him
sell being a member.-Yellow Jacket.