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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22
HORRIBLE

r Royal E. Sheldon. travelling salesman
for the Ottawa Wholesale Grocery Com
pany. met death. here, Tuesday. in a
most frightful accident. He was wait
at the Missouri Pacific depot for the
east-bound passe nger. and engaged in a
good-naturcd scuffie with the porter OF
the Hotel Royal. when. stepping back
ward, he stepped off the platform and
fell beneath the wheels of a passing
freight. The freight, though moving
slowly, struck him on the head, knock
ing HIM down, so that he had no time to
regain his feet and get ont of harms
way, MANY people unhappilv witnessed
the awful scene. Manv heard the cry
of agony. and those who did will never
forget. Those who saw life one moment
in early blossom lay mangled at their
feet the next have mental picture hard
to b lnish from memory.
How happily we unconsciouslv walk
arm in arm with Death from lifc's in
ception How thin the invisible veil
dividing the Known from the Unknown.
Writing in agony, the poor boy plead
ed to be shot. at is DEATH" he cried.
ooh, that had been SO foolish" The
body was removed from beneath the car
and taken into the depot while DR.. Scott
was summoned. When the crushed
limbs begun to grow numb and the pain
had subsidized. his plea to be told that he
might live was rt.breaking, but know
ing life to be impossible. all the doctor
could do was to evade the question un-
til the hoped-for unconsciousness should
claim the patient.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22
THE BRICK PLANT
IS p SURE THING

That Garrett will soon have a brick
plant is almost an absolute certainty.
Only one thing stands in the way, and
that will soon be overcome, no doubt:
The company has no gas, but contract
has been let for three wells, and the
drilling machinery is now on the ground
and will be in operation next Monday
or Tuesday. 1t is the largest rig ever
brought to Garnett--onc of the largest
in the entire gas belt.
The first hole will be drilled near the
Ball wells-across the road west of the
Patterson farm, on Noah Bowman's
land, near the Il N. and ID. track.
That we have the finest shale in this
part of the state has been demonstrate
ed. Samples of the shale were sent to
Chicago and other places, and sample
bricks can now be seen at Mr. Bowman
Office. They are ordinary brick Chat is,
not vitrified), but in quality they are by
no means ordinary. These samples eN
Gel any brick ever used in Garrett We
cannot describe them--they must he seen
to be appreciated
MIR. Bowman also has some floor til.
ing made from the same material, and it
is simply beautiful.
Following is letter recei ed BY Ms.
Bowman relative to the brick
CHICAGO. ILL. July 10. 1904.
Hon. N. l.. BOWMAN, Garnet, Kas.
DEAR SIR:
We send YOU hv express to day pack.
age of brickettes made from your mater
ials, which have just come from the kiln
Both of your materials prove ex-
cellent for both dry press ard >tiff clay
brick. You can make tirst,claSs paving
brick from either one. and a fine front
pressed brick second to nothing in the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22
A Frank Admission.
From the Paola Spirit.

From the Paola Spirit.
Even if Paul Morton did change his politics
in order to get into the presidents cabinet,
where he could better serve the Santa Fe COM
pany, his truthfulness is to be admired. When
asked few days ago by staff correspondent
of New York paper why he left the Demo-
cratic party, in which he was born and reared,
he frankly said:
"My immense financial interests are all in
the Santa Fe and other big corporations of this
country, which have been fostered and protect
ed by the Republican party. The Democratic
party is against continuing our special priv
leges under the law and the Republican party
is in favor of extending them. have simply
left the party OF negation, reform and restrlc-
ton 10 60 with the party of extension, protec-
ton and expansion"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22
HERE'S NEWS TO GARRETT PEOPLE.

Judge Manford Schoonover, of Garrett, who
was the fusion candidate for congress in the
Second district two years ago, would like to run
again.-Topeka State Journal.
Noah l.. Bowman was the fusion nominee
for congress in this district two years ago. If
he wants to run again, we haven't heard him
say So But lots of his friends Insist that he is
the man to make the race, and they may sue
coed in convincing him that they are right.
One thing is certain: he is in much better
position to make the race than he was two
wears ago. He knows "the lay of the land';
he is better acquain ted with the people, and
they are better acquainted with him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

SENATOR PETTIGREw, of South Dakota, Of
fered an amendment to the Democratic platform,
at St. Louis, providing for government owner
ship of railroads and telegraph lines. ooh,
that's silly" remarked Dave Hill. The amend
ment was voted down, and MI. Pettigrew re-
marked: "The gentleman from New York
called that amendment silly but he put
plank in the New York platform two years ago
not only for the government ownership OF the
coal.carrying railroads, but for the coal mines
as we'll, and the ticket got larger majority in
New York city than ever before given Demo-
cratic candidate" The action of the conven.
ton in turning down Pettigrew's amendment
shows very plainly how much reform may be
expected of the Parker. Hill Belmont crowd.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

WHEN William ]. Bryan got his idea in re-
gard to trusts and monopolies into the St. Louis
platform, such papers as the Chicago Chronicle
very soon showed that free silver wasn't the
only thing they were afraid of in the demands
of the radical Democrats and Populists. The
acceptance of the gold standard comes long
way from satisfying man who, in addition to
being multi millionaire banker, is the owner
of many street-car lines and gas plants. What
they fear is not cheaper money, but the mailed
hand of the government or the throat of mo-
nopoly. And what they are fighting for is to
retain their legal privilege to hold up the peo-
ple. The battle is not over yet, by any manner
Of means, and none realize it more profoundly
than the men who are enjoying special privi-
leqes and taxing the necessities of life TO in
crease their private revenues.-1udependence
Times.
Rut Mr.. Bryan acknowledged that he was in
error by agreeing to support Parker and Davis,
.,no monopolists. He knew full we'll that his
chit in the convention was OF no avail with
a,soh men on the ticket. Monopoly is not al
I'll fr;ohtened at the Democratic candidates
this wear.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22
BRYAN SAYS FIGHT FOR REFORM HAS
lust BEGUN.

A Chicago dispatch dated July 10Th says:
William ]. Bryan passed through Chicago,
to-day, for central illinois. He said:
"'The election Of Judge Parker will open
the way for successful fight for economic re-
forms by Kidding the country of imperialism,
by removing the race issue and by substituting
the spirit of progress for the military and war
like spirit engendered by the actions and utter
ances of President Roosevelt
"'My statement is intended to encourage the
reform element in the Democratic party by
showing that the fight, instead of being over,
has in reality just begun"
How does Mr.. Bryan know that the election
OF Parker will do all OF these things? How
ooes he know that Parker is opposed to impe-
rialism? Parker hasn't said SO. In fact, he
hasn't. said anything except that he is for the
gold standard unalterably so. Then, even If
Parker should be elected, how is he to bring
about the overthrow of the imperialists, should
he desire to do so? If the senate is to re-
main in control of the Republicans for six
years, as Mr. Bryan says it will, and, on that
account, it would be impossible to disturb the
present financial policy, how are any of those
other reforms to be brought about? 1t begins
to look like Mr.. Bryan is trying to fool the
people. No doubt he would like to see all of
these reforms brought about, but that does not
signify that Mr.. Parker wants the sane things
that Mr.. Bryan wants.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

A CONFERENCE of Democratic leaders was
held at the Hoffman House, New York, few
days ago. to discuss matters pertaining to the
campaign. The men who met there are Mr..
Parker's advisors, aud they are men who were
mainly instrumental in bringing about his NOM
ination. Among them were David b. Hill,
Senator German, Senator McCarren, Col. Jas.
M. Gufey, VIM. F. Sheehan, John r. Mclean
and August and Perry Belmont. William r.
Hearst's Chicago paper, the American, analyses
the characters Of August Belmont and Senator
McCarren. Both. are Wall street gamblers,
McCarren being of lower grade than Belmont.
Most of the others are we'll known to the pub
lie. Will some one tell US where any reform
is to be accomplished through these menu
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22
County Contest.

The county oratorical contest took place at
opera house, Wednesday night, in which the
county graduates took part. Miss Mabel Hitch
cock, of Reeder towship, was awarded hrst
prize, and, as a result, Reeder township will
hold the flag during the coming year. Miss
Florence Schaffer, of Lincoln township, and
Karl Stevenson, Of Westphalia township, tied
on the second prize.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22
Another Lead Find.

Vim. Fonger. of Lincoln township,
claims to have found lead ore on his
farm, and brought some specimens to
town the other day, which are said to be
hne. But Bill is always playing jokes
on the boys about town, ana maybe t his
is one of his jokes 1t may be true.
however, that he has discovered lead on
his place. We hope so, ANYHOW, and
hope he'll make enough out OF it to start
that bank at Bush City.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

market, as you will see from the SAMPLES
ne color is very similar in both cases
ana the shrinkage is about the same.*A
we are enthusiastic over both these ma
terials' Both the shales are easily
worked and easily prepared and easily
nurned' and the results speak for them
serves. This is one of the best materials
ever tested from the southwest.
Verv truly yours,
| CHICAGO BRICK MACHINERY Co..
| Per John ]. Moroney.
Should the company find gas (asdthere.
is an almost absolute certainty that it
will be found), work will begin on the
plant right away. The plant will be To-
Gated across the Santa Fe road from the
water works lake, and the Santa Re.
company will build side track to the.
plant.
The brick company is composed Of
some Of the solid men of Garnett. The
money is in the bank to carry out the
work. There is no stock Ola the market.
and none will be offered tor sale. There
Is no speculation about tit is a strictly
business proposition. The men who
compose the company are amply able to
establish the plant and carry on the
work'wsthout outside capital.
We can in safety saw that the Garnett
brick plant is "a GO" 1t will be one of
the greatest institutions of this section,
and it VIII be the opening wedge for
other enterprises which will employ IA
Dor. Doubtless other brick plants will
be established, and, as we have abamd-,
ant cement rock, we will eventualiy have,
extensive cement taclOries Ne have
he best of railroad iacilities--.there is no,
town in the state that is hetter equipped
in this respect.
Garnett's future now seems assured
WATCH Us Grow.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

Mrs, Grant Naylor, of Yates Center,
came over, Tuesday, on a visit to her
brother, John Baldwin, and family.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

Prot Geo. A. Brown will deliver a lee.
ture at the methodist church this (Fri-
day evening. Subject, THE Price of a
Crown"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

The United Brethren quarterly confer
ence was held here, Monday, presided
over by Elder Veezie,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

THE strikers and packers have arrived at an
amicable settlement of their differences, and
the strike is over.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

THE chairman of the Michigan Democratic
state committee has resigned because he could
not stand for Parker.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

AS thank Offering for the new growth of
hair, John D. Rockefeller cut the price of
crude oil in Kansas seven cents gaion.-
Lawrence World.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

The Garnett and Centervile Oil and
Gas Company has contracted with r. II.
Bennett, of lola, to drill a well in Sugar
Valley. the work to begin August LIST.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

THE seizure of two British ships by Russian
vessels in the Red Sea has caused all sorts of
war talk in England, and if Russia does not
offer satisfactory explanation, England and
Russia may "mix up" In that event, Japan
and Great Britain would become allies.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

IT is said that the Russians have bought
hundred thousand breast-plates. We would
suggest that they wear them on their backs
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

FIVE, thousand Illinois miners, in convention
at Spring Valley, bitterly denounced Governor
Peabody, of Colorado, and asked President
Roosevelt to intervene in the strike.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

THE opportunity is now offered to the Popu.
lists of the United States to swing their banner
again to the breeze with the hope of more rapid
growth than ever before. Thousands of hon
est voters all over the land will vote the ticket
headed by Tom Watson, of Georgia, in Novem-
her next-SOuthern Mercury.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

A FEW minutes after Parker was nominated,
Grover Cleveland called up an Associated Press
reporter and used these words: ~ am abun-
dainty grati6ed at the nomination OF Mr..
Parker. l have not read the platform, but am
absolutely certain that no further endorsement
from me is necessary" Who will longer con-
tend that Parker is not the embodiment OF the
Cleveland idea Of government In this country?
He was selected for the nomination by Cleve-
land and his school OF statesmen, and is as
thoroughly representative of all that is OBJ
iectionable and obnoxious to the interests of
the masses of American voteIs as any one
could Ie.-Southern Mercury, Dallas, Texas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

JOHN D. RocKEFELLER deserves no credit for
founding a great university. and deserves no
credit for giving largely to schools and churches
in every part of the country. His money is
obtained by robbing the people. 1t is the
worst kind of mockery to pay homage to such
a man. Men are hung for less crimes than
this.-Lawrence World (Rcp.)
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

Horace Reed and wife and son. Santry,
came in from Newton. Sunday, Mr..
Need coming on business and Mrs. Reed
and Santrv to visit Mrs. ]. ii. Cannon
and other friends
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

Ira Bierly and wife went to Kansas
City. Wednesday, intending to make
that their home. Mr.. and Mrs Bierly
have lived in Anderson county good
many years-indeed, Mrs. Bierly has
lived here since childhood-and they will
be missed. We are sorry to lose them,
but wish hem success in their new h me
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-07-22

W. j. McMurray and Ira f. Myers
left, Tuesday, for the Rosebud Indian
reservation, in company with a lot of
home seekers-or, rather, people who
went to register tor the government land
lottery
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22
He Had Seen IIIfo.

Much depends on ones point Of
view. A man can become as blase in
the backwoods as he can amid the
excitements of the great metropolis,
Here is an illustration from the Sun
day Magazine:
4 city cousin who was entertaining
rural relative asked him II he had
ever been to the opera.
"Ever beenT exclaimed JabeA
"Why, I've took in every opery that's
ever exhibited in our opery house foE
the last ten years. from Ten Nights in
: Barrooom' and the Swiss Bell-Ring
ers,' clear to the hypnotizers and th'
learned pigs"
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rExAs LgAps N RAlLRoApa

Has Moat Mileage OF Any Rtata--Ily
1890 should Lead in Population.
1t Is so1thwestward that the star OF
empire takes Its way, for Texas has
this year passed Missouri IN popula-
tlon. and there are now only four
States that contain moro poople-New
York. Pennsylvania. Illinois and Ohio.
In area Texas IL nearly a third larger
than all four OF them. At the present
rate OF increase OF population Texas
will pass Ohio before taa0. Illinois be-
fore 1880, Pennsylvania by 1910. and
New York by 1850. and become the
most populous State In the Union. IL
II were as densely settled as New
York now is. It would contain a1.000.-
600 souls; and. when Il becomes no
densely populated as England or Ger
many now II. Il win contain $4,000, 200.
by the act Of Congress admitting It
into tho Union, tho state may be d.
vlded into as many as Ave States
whenever the people desire division;
but division has never been seriously
proposed.
Since 1900 Illinois haa had more
miles OF railroad than any other State
TIL this fall; but on Sept. Texas ex-
eeeded II. having now 1l,5iT miles of
main track. The exports from Cal
weston are now greater than the ex-
ports from Philadelphia, baltimore or
Boston. Only New York and New Or
leans mako larger outbound ship
ments, and Galveston win exceed New
Orleans In very short tlmo. and be.
come the second exporting city In
America. Texas produces about one
third Of our whole cotton crop. More
wheat Is now shipped thence than from
both New York and New Orleans.
Galveston IL nearer the transmissis.
sippl wheat fields than any Atlautic
port; and the Panama canal will bring
It very much nearer than Il now Is
to the Pacific ports both OF North
and South America.
The growth OF the Southwest is in.
dicated by the steady moving OF the
center Of population during the last
census decade fourteen miles west
ward and three miles southwark; and
moving from Western Mississippi
across the river. The development OF
our Southwest Is a fair parallel, in
some respects, to the magic growth oi
what we once called the West; but II
goes on less noisiiy, because transpoE
tation Is cheaper and more rapid
Worlds Work.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-22
CHLOE AND THE STILE.


77 S we came down the field Of
I1A waving corn on Lavender Hill
@S Chloe was talking quite heroic
ally of life. Her hair had been blown
a little into admired disorder by the
bluff wind on the heath, her cheeks
were flushed with health and beauty,
and she was mistress and queen Of
herself and her domain. For me, my
eyes went from her bright and signifi-
cant face across the gray-green oats
in which we walked breast high, and
back again in serene contentment.
What did it matter that she was pre-
pared to give battle to the monster
Man? Let him perish.
The hills were ablaze with light, the
fields with charlock; we moved in the
suns eye, but Chloe looked as cool as
a primrose in her muslin, despite the
heat of her opinions.
81 can't really understand sensi-
bic man like you taking up position
like that" said she.
/ had taken no position, except the
one by her side, but defended myself
weakly.
"Well, you see, we inherit these pre-
possessions and prejudices from our
savage ancestors, l suppose"
"That's just it" said Chloe eagerly.
"You admit 1t, then? Savage! OF
course, they were savages. You've
given away your case"
I never really had any case, but /
didn't say so. II suppose l have"
said ruefully.
"You know It," said Miss Bohun
firmly. 'It is quite absurd to pretend
that women are one whit inferior to
man, except of course" she added
quickly, Gin regard to physical
strength"
"And even then there were the Anna
zons," / suggested.
She cast glance at me. "Yes, there
were the Amazons," she said, (which
shows"
"And the women do all the hard
work among the aboriginals," I went
on.
She gave me another glance. "And
that again shows" she began
with less confidence.
''Do yOu know" I said, stopping in
midneld to observe her critically, VI
belisvs that II you only prscticsd q lit
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casarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. a. they cannot
Teach the seat of the disease, Catarfh IL .
blood or constitutional dis, atc, anu IA orderto
euro a. you must take internal remedies.
Halls CntRrTh Cure ia taken internally, aud
acts directly ON the blood and mucous auflaeea.
Halls CRiafrh tnfeia not q qnack medicine.
In this eouatFy Tor years, and 10 q s@gulaf pre-
ketipton, IL Il eouApgaed of tho best lahics
known. combined with tho best blood puFi-
tiers, netlng directly on tho mucous surfaces.
Tho perfect comhina Ion Of The two ingredients
Il what produces such wnndertui results ia
curing cRtarrh, send for testimonials free.
u J CHENEY 4 co, fropa., Toledo, q.
Sold by druggists. pficn Tae,
Halls Family filla arc tho best.
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THADDYs SONG.

Once on a day they slipped away
Il had so much to carryl-
Visions of shades within the glades
Where dwell the elf and fairy.
My ways ran down into the town
Where all men strive for money;
And | forgot the briery spot
Where wild bee sucks the honey.
Then on day in ieafy May
Came to my house laddy;
And as he grew found he knew
What had escaped his daddy.
He takes me by the solemn, shy,
Sweet silent woodland places;
We hear the beat OF elin feet
We almost see their facesI
Ho! but it's fine 50 to resign
The duh towns toll and worry;
And through his eyes grow young and
wise
Where no ones in a hurry.
Frank Putnam in the National Maga
zine.