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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16
pisapprove of Games of Chance.

Archbishop Farley of New York has
notified the priests of his diocese that
he intends to enforce the rule which
makes it incumbent on the priests to
seek the permission of their bishop be-
fore holding fairs and euchre parties
for the benefit of the church. 1t
was said at the cathedral that church
euchres and fairs had not been for
hidden, but that the authorities dis
approved of them and only gave per-
mission in cases where their value Is
clearly recognized and where they are
hedged about with proper precautions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16
Value of New Ideas.

The recognition of the value of a
new idea, in regard to a business
point, is leading employers to encour-
age criticisms and suggestions from
employees in respect to the details of
the business, thus utilizing their micro
scopic view rather than depending
solely on the birds-eye view which is
taken by the manager, says Success.
A friendly feeling results from this
attitude, and the employe takes a
deeper interest in his work, develop
ing his own capacity and helping the
business. To see his idea carried out
by his superiors puts new life into him
and adds new enthusiasm to his eff
forts. He will work harder to develop
another point. and so win this appro-
baton, than he would for any other
compensation.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

The armored cruiser Tennessee was
launched Dec. 3, at the yards of Will
liam Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia. The
christening party included Gov. Fra
zier of Tennessee, and his staff, Mrs.
Frazier and their daughter Annie
Keith Frazier, who was sponsor for
the ship.
Up to almost the moment when the
big warship started down the ways, a
drizzle of sleet and rain fell continu-
ously, but during the actual launching
the sun shone through the clouds, the
sky again becoming overcast shortly
after the ship took the water.
Miss Frazier carried a huge bouquet
of American Beauty roses to which
was attached a bottle of champagne,
and as the vessel was about to take
its initial dip she struck the prov
two resounding blows, at the same
time pronouncing the baptismal words
in clear voice.
Immediately after the launch lunch
con was served in the mould loft. The
Tennessee was completed five months
ahead of the contract time.
Gov. Fraziers party included Mrs.
Frazier, Senator and Mrs. E. w. Car
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16
To Learn American Methods.

Following the custom of the house
of Rothschild of sending its young
men abroad to familiarize themselves
with business methods of foreign
countries, two scions of the Vienna
branch Of the family of financiers
have arrived in this country. They
are Baron Alphonse and Baron Louis
De Rothschild, son of Baron Albert
De Rothschild of Vienna. Baron AL
phonse has come to study American
banking methods, and during his stay
he will complete his education in
finance under the direction of August
Belmont in the New York banking
house of August Belmont Co. This
is said to be the first time that
member of the Rothschild family has
been sent to this country to perfect
himself in financiering.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

=. B. Brooks, just elected governor
of Wyoming, is big ranch owner and
a great lover of outdoor sports. In re-
ply to letter of organizations from
a friend he says: IF | could hire
some decent fellow to take this gov
ernorship job off my hands for a
couple of years | would do it. Conf
dentially, | don't think | ever wanted
the Job, but some people thought
couldn't get it and | thought | could.
When the frills and didos get too thick
l will telegraph you and we will sneak
off to the ranch and go back into the
mountains, put up a tent and | will
smoke a corncob pipe again, fry the
grouse and make the biscuit and we
will lazy around and laugh at the
world as we used to do"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

Frank Russell, secretary of the St.
Joseph and Grand Island railroad, with
headquarters at st. Joseph, Mo-, re-
ceived a letter recently from young
man who wanted pass. Before re-
questing the pass, however, the young
man wrote about page of "hot air"
about Mr.. Russell, ''his good work"
and "his bright future" In answering
the note the railroad man said: Dear
Sir: l wish you would give me the adj
dress of the man who built your fur
mace. We have been thinking of heat
ing our right of way between st.
Joseph and Kansas City this winter
and l believe the man who furnished
your hot air machine could do the
work nicely Enclosed find the pass.
You earned it,"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16
University Men in Legislature.

The Wisconsin legislature that con-
venes next January will have among
It's members ten men who hold de-
grees from the University of Wiscon-
sin. Graduates of the university,
while not preponderating in member
ship in the legislature, will have con-
siderable influence in formulating
laws. OF the ten members the senate
has five and the assembly the same
number. This means that per cent
of the senate and per cent of the
assembly are graduates of the Univer-
Bity of Wisconsin.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16
DEATH CLAIMS ]. N. TYNER.
Former Postmaster-General, Under
Cloud, Expires at Washington.

Cloud, Expires at washington.
Former Postmaster General James
N. Tyner died at Washington Dec. 5,
aged rs years. He was born in Brook
vile, Ind, Jan. II, 1926. Mr.. Tyner
had never recovered his health since
he was stricken with paralysis in July,
1902. Besides being postmaster gem
eral, Mr.. Tyner has held many offices
Of public trust.
tered Mr.. Tyner's health occurred in
July, 1902, while he was assistant at
torney general, and he never discharg-
ed the duties of his Office after it.
Mr.. Tyner has been identified with
the postal service most of the time
since March, 1861, when he was APP
pointed a special agent in the depart
ment. The sensational climax to his
official career occurred in April, 1903,
when he was removed by Postmaster
General Payne following the taking by
Mrs. Tyner and Mrs. Barrett of papers
from the safe in the office of the as
sistant attorney general, of which Mr..
Tyner was then the head. Mr.. Tyner
was i'll at home and the Office was
under investigation by postoffice in
spectors.
The postoffice department gave out
statement at the time Tyner and
Barrett were indicted, which set forth
that there were three indictments
charging Tyner and Barrett with con-
spiracy and two additional indictments
charging Barrett with agreeing, while
in office, to receive fees for services
rendered or to be rendered in cases
before him as an officer. 1t was charg-
ed that Tyner and Barrett investigat-
ed the business of bond investment
companies and learned that they were
all carrying on business that involv-
ed fraud or lottery, or both, but that
instead of recommending to the post
master general the issue of an order
that would prevent the delivery OF
mail or the payment of money orders
to those concerns, and would thus
break up their business, they conspir-
ed to give them unobstructed use OF
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

the mails in order that Barrett might
profit thereby.
1t was charged that Barrett formed
law partnership for the handling Of
the cases of these concerns before the
department; that Barrett wrote re-
port with Tyner's connivance, declar-
ing that while the business was lille
gal as then conducted, the principle
was right; that Tyner and Barrett
procured the signature of the post
master general to letter written by
Barrett stating that reasonable time
would be given for making over this
business, during which time their use
of the mails would not be interrupted.
1t was charged that this opinion was
printed at government expense and
sent to every known company, with
circular letter to each stating that
the business of that company was lille
gal; that about the same time-De-
cember, 1900-Barrett sent to each
company an announcement that he had
resigned from office and would handle
their cases for them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16
Easy ESCAPE from Dilemma.

In the days when Mark Twain was
an editor out west he was not so well
OFF as of late years. One morning the
mail brought a bill from his tailor, not
an unusual occurrence. The boy who
went through the mail called the flu
ture humorist's attention to it. And"
added the boy, "he has written on the
back that he wants a settlement at
once" "You know what to do with
such copy without asking" said Mr..
Twain. Enclose it with the regular
printed slip stating that all manu-
script written on both sides Of the
paper is unavailable
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16
Andrew Carneuie Borrowed Dime.

Andrew Carnegie found himself on
a street car in New York the other
day without a cent in his pocket. A
fellow passenger offered him the nee
essary nickel, which was gratefully
accepted. Are you coming back
again?" asked the stranger, who on
receiving the affirmative reply, said:
"Then you'd better take another nick
ell" The multi-millionaire again ac-
cepted and asked the benefactor's
card. This was forthcoming, and next
day the good-natured passenger re-
ceived a case of champagne and
cordial note of thanks.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

Bulletin No. 1" of the National
Mosquito determination Society has
Just been issued Evidently the socie
ty believes it will be necessary to
work overtime if the mosquitoes are
ever to be eXterminated.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

A Philadelphia society girl actress
has gone to work as a cook. There
are battalion Of other society girl
actresses who, If they can't cook at
all, can at least cook as well as they
can act.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

That Pennsylvania man who mar
ried widow after platonc friend,
ship of twenty-five years must now ad-
NIT that the elder Weller was right.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

Every mail brings Nan Patterson
offers of marriage" And still there
are people who affected not to believe
in Max Nordau's theory of degenera-
alton.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

The beauty editor of the Chicago
,cord-Rerald says a mother should
ways encourage her daughter to con
Il the mirror frequently. Most
theirs will not find that this duty
kes life unduly strenuous.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

A scientist says that pumpkin pie
IS filled with microbes. That is better
than having the microbes filled witt
pumpkin pie, for there wouldn't be
any left for the rest of u.s.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

John w. Gates was in an automo-
bile accident in New York the other
day. The car upset and the chauffeur
was seriously hurt. Nothing hap
pened to Gates. Nothing ever does.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

The letters of Queen Victoria are
to be published, after being edited by
friends Of the royal family. We
have no doubt that it will be quite
safe to place the book in the hands
of young girls.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

The people of New York might pay
off their public debt by holding court
in Madison Square Garden and charg-
ing admission the next time chorus
girl is tried for murder.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

A Pennsylvania COW licked up the
yJntents of two gallon can of green
paint the other day and to the delight
of her owner lived. She was probably
trying to color her interior in accord
ance with the modern freak idea Of
animal painting.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

From the revelations in the matter
of the failure of a "womens broker"
it would seem that the sucker that is
born every minute has dear little
twin sister.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

Bow legged men, as usual, will be
the first to adopt next seasons skin
tight trousers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

This sudden thrusting of the
zemstvos into public notice is caus-
ing a great many busy people to drop
everything and run to their cyclope-
dias.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

Nine. Emma Eames is said to be as
"coldly lovely" as ever. The descrip-
ton somehow reminds one of ice
cream.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

run on a Cleveland bank was stop
the other day by the arrival of
automobile at the bank loaded
h money for the depositors. Under
III circumstances the driver might
excused for violating the speed
lit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

The French sardine crop is fail
ure this year. No matter. 1t will
cost no more to put a French label
on the Maine sardines.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

Paul Kruger left fortune of nearly
100000. John Bull must admit now
that the war in South Africa was in
a sense a failure.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

The football season is ended for
this year. Now if they will please
quit raising the price of meat good
cheer may be expected to prevail.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

That American heiress who refused
to pay $4,000 for a count may have
reasoned that this was an overcharge
of $69,999.7O.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

When a child with one twisted foot
is thankful the other is straight, the
grouchy pessimist should try to es-
cape from himself.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

The minister who thought he would
be more useful if he tasted forty
days has now no utility at all. He is
dead.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

Those Turkish troops that are de-
manding their pay must seem to the
sultan to be sadly lacking in patriot.
ism.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

A slim attendance is reported for
the New York horse show. The
women couldn't have been a very at.
tractive lot this time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

Cupid, after seeing the average
married couple safely through the
honeymoon, goes off on a long vaca-
ton.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

The standing army of the Panama
republic has been reduced to twenty
five men-all generals, of course.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

Andrew Carnegie is a sufferer from
lumbago. Has he ever tried poor
mans plaster for it?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

A New York policeman inadvertent-
ly arrested his wife for drunkenness.
Trouble brewing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-12-16

Miss Annie X Frazier, who christened
the battleship Tennessee. is the daughter
of the governor of Tennessee and is noted
for her beauty.
mack, Gen. H. H. Hanna, Gen. ]. B.
Pound, Gen. l.. d. Tyson, Gen. j. H.
Hardwick and Gen. r. E. Fort.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21

taking all the May, July and August offered II is said the bull clique have a new sup port in large Philadelphia spot house. who u Is said, have accumulated large lines of
 the May option. The public are not so much
 In this market as they were during the months
 of December and January therefore 1t is
 difficult for long holders to unload at steady
 prices. The talk of a corner for May and
 July is recalling vlvidly the work of the bulls
 and their masterly way Of handling the mar
 ket last summer and with any evidence of the
 undertaking of a similar move. the general
 trading public will rally to the support Of
 the leaders with every confidence. The mar
 ket at present prices Is naturally subject to
 wide fluctuations, but there Is no evidence
 on which to bear the market and we believe in buying on every decline. The Liverpool Cotton Exchange will be closed Monday in complimentary recognition of the annivers
 ary of Washington's birthday. The local cot ton trade feel very grateful for this thoughtful act. On New York's closing Liverpool is due to come on Tuesday morning i66i8 points up
 GRAIN.-wheat, corn, oats and provisions have had banner day today, all making new high prices. Speculation fin the cereal markets Iap,aly ,a increasing and the bids are no longer dominated by single bull force. With the ac- tivity resulting from the scarcity of good wheat and the extraordinary demand in the supplies of the country in the event of Euro pean complications growing out of the eastern situation. the situation in wheat is presenting an attractive field. the general bullishness Of the public and the consequent broadening m the trade reaching tremendous effect European markets are experiencing great ac- tivity being influenced by the uneasiness over the war situation. The urgent milling demand Keeps up and good wheat seems to get scarce with the advance. The cash article has crossed the Sb mark several days ago and sIl5 is bid for No. red at Detroit without bringing any offers. The position in corn is based on the poor quality of the crop and the be,ief that there will be a good scarcity of merchant able corn Oats are going along with other grains with five months of good active season ahead of them they will also no doubt share in the general boom.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
F. S B. Beers Cotton Letter.

tBy Private Wire to Caldwell Ward & Col NEW ORLEANS, Feb; 2o.-Lverpool was political situation Our market in sympathy opened lo@l2 points lower, subsequently inn proved 2to25 from the bottom on the light port and interior receipts and the buliish visible supply statement. The break in Eng fish consols and French rentes and rumors of further complications occasioned a loss of over 40 points from the top. later making the net decline 3633S points the day. The to- tai visible supply of all kinds during the week decreased 67.o00. against a decrease of s. GOO last year. The visible supply of Amerl- can during the same time showed loss of e3,- 900. against @ decrease of 57.Oo0 last year.
 a.77s ooo against s,e76, ooo last year. of
 which the American visible Is 2.75o, oOO
 against 2.9 900 last year. The total Liver
 6S7. 900. against TAG 900 last year The spinners takings of American cotton during the week were PAY, 900, against 266ooo last year and their total takings from Sept. to date have been 6 26e 900. against G. 4A6 900
 last year, or t77, 900 less, indicating a con-
 sumption of 10, 6S2, GOO for the season on the
 face points to a crop of lo,632 900: there-
 fore. adding the l,l92. GOO carried over from
 last year in the visible and invisible supply.
 as issued by Secretary Hester In his state
 ment on Sept list last. 1t gives aggre-, gate supply of SPA, 900 of American As
 suming the consumption to be about Io75o.-
 OOO, will leave surplus of LIZA. 900
 American in the visible and invisible supply
 on Sept. |. 1904. From the above figures it
 VIII De seen that IT the crop ranges even as
 low as lo250 900 and the consumption is
 as high as lo.7oo, 900, the visible and in-
 visible supply of American will be 742 900
 on the first of next September. We mention
 these facts. as it is well to not let enthusi- asm take possession of the market. when 1t is to the interest of the trade and the whole South to pursue extremely conservative policy pending the grave complications which
 may possibly take place from the war in the East and European political disturbances
 As an evidnece of this English consos de- cltned 5-l6 and French rentes closed l65 points lower than yesterdays prices. and 1t Is rumored that panicky feeling is prevalent in European financial centres. owing to the
 Russian and French ministers withdrawing suddenly from London today, with a view of going to St. Petersburg. The inference Is that the situation must have taken a very bad | turn to occasion such action. While cotton on it's own merits is considered healthy and the movement is light 1t must be remembered that the strong statistical position expected to come off later in the season may be re- l alized and yet in the interim. values may seek a lower level from want of confidence. superinduced by international complications Under existing circumstances we continue to advise caution, and advocate having as little interest as possible either way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21
c. E. Pierce 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.

ftBy ETlFale wire From '. W. Lee x Col
 NEW YORK. Feb. 20 The market ruled very irregular this morning. due to war news and the failure of Liverpool to advance in response to the rise here. It was an uncer- tain market from the start and not one to trade very heavily in. Over IA cents the situation does not look sound and healthy as 1t did at lower prices From the action of tho market a good deal of arhtrage bust ness wa sdone. On the big break New York and Liverpool came together. In one instance Liverpool was actually lower than New York Then on the advance. Liverpoo lgained s5 that there was a difference of over 9. cents Of course, this meant big money for those who had straddled.. Now these straddles are being undona and at one time this morning there was only 8 points difference between Liverpool and New York. Under these cnndi- iions. the situation is Too complicated to justify general trading. There is a big war on in the east the prospect of trouble in Eu- rope and a lot of things to be considered Under the circumstances. we would rather not buy cotton above 4 cents, though our ideas on the value of cotton on breaks do not change. We would take profits on long cot ton and not buy at present prices. though the market may easily have another whirl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-21

Liverpool Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton M,rke.

NEW ORLEANS Quiet and easy: sales k- l5o; ordinary, | 7l6; good ordinary l2st; low middling, 3s; middlng 3%; good mid ding, IA l-l6; mddlng fair I47-I6: re- ceipts, 5.l49; stock, 3S47Il
 GALNESTON-FIm: middling I3b. saIas 200; receipts. 3, 55; stock 9I s9o
 MoBILE-Nominal; receipts. 327; stock 20 . sAvANNAH-Fi Firm; middling. Isa,: receints I.olo: stock 48,63e CHARLEsTON-Firm; middling, I3N; re- ceipts. 8; stock. 7,77I. WILMINGTON-Stea uiddling. B.; re- ceipts, 479; stock l3353 NORFoLK-Receipts, 800; stock. is.4oo BALTIMoRE-Stock. 6.7I5
 BOSTON-Steady; middling I4 so. net ro ceipts. 25; stock. l.467.
 PHILADELPHIA-Stea middIing. lAz5. receipts 2o4; stock. 2.4s6 ST LOJTIS-Nomnal- middling. I3s r.. ccipts. l,2o5, stock. le423.
 NEW YORK-Quiet; middlinE. IA 5o net receipts, l24; gross, 6,572; sales, POS, stock 72,7i4.
 Total today-Net. receipts li,657, export. to Great Britain, 6, l4o to the continent, S62; stock 663 944.
 Consolidated-Net receipts Il657; export, to Great Britain, 9l4o; to the continent 5.se2
 Total since Sept Net receipts. (. a22 4o6 exports to Great Britain. 1899 64e: [, France, 634. 264 to the continent. 2.Is77sI to Japan. 36,9os to Mexico 22 3es
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