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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06
First published May 6, 1904.
Notice of Appointment, Guardian

The State of Kansas, AndersonC COUNTY SIS.
In the matter of the estate of Charley
Phillips, Marion Phillips, Verna Phil
lips, Anderson county. Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice is hereby given that on the Bird
day of May, A. d, 1904, the undersigned
was, by the probate court of Anderson
county, Kansas, duly appointed and
qualified as guardian of the estate OF
Meta Phillips, late of Anderson county,
deceased All parties interested in said
estate will take notice and govern them
selves accordingly.
J.. ]. PHILLIPS, Guardian.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted in the
care of our wife and mother in her late
sickness. Words cannot express our
heartfelt gratitude. We shall always
remember these kindly acts.
]. ]. PHILLIPS AND CHILDREN.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06

Last week, the types made us say the
18th anniversary of the o. o. F. was
celebrated at La Harpe," etc. In fact,
Odd-Fellowship is more than three times
2S years old, 1t was the 85th annivers-
airy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06
More Gas

We learn that gas well No. 2, on the
Patterson farm, is much better than we'll
No l. A splendid flow OF gas was struck
yesterday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06

w. A Penny is making valuable i'm
provements on his home on Oak street.
north, in the way of additional rooms,
new porch and walks and is raising the
ceilings of all the rooms. When Mr..
Penny finishes remodeling he will have
one of the prettiest homes in the CITY.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06

We tried to send W. J. McMurrav to
Kansas City and St. Louis last week,
but he wouldn't go. Instead, he made
business trip down into Arkansas.
But he did go to st, Louis this week, to
see the big fair, leaving on Monday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06

II. W. Eggert, who lives near Law
renee, was down at Greeley last week,
visiting his brother-in.law, W. H. Am
brose, and family. While on his way
home. Saturday, he paid us a pleasant
visit. MIR. Eggert is an old-settler, and
took hand in making history in Kan
sas at an early day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06
Given Away

Beautiful hand painted plate
with every $1,000 wall paper
order, at BELLE SMITHS Music
and Art Store.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06

Wanted: Men or women local represent.
atives for a high class magazine Large
) mmissions. Cash prizes. Write J. N.
Trainer, 80 East Washington Square,
New York, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06
Eighty Years Young.

Last Monday was Mrs, M A, Blu
chanan's birthday, and her daughter
Mrs. George Patton. and her grand
daughter. Mrs. Quincy McAfee, ar
ranged for surprise. They invited a
dozen Of Mrs. Buchanan's old friends
to spend the afternoon with her.
Ten Of them arrived, by twos and
threes. The ten were: Mrs. T. P.
Gowdy, Mrs. D. w. Houston, Mrs.
Mary Mclaughlin, Mrs. Ruth McAfee
Mrs. Fouth, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Sisson,
Mrs. Henson, Mrs. Fergus and Mrs.
Swallow. The average age Of these,
counting Mrs. Buchanans age, was ID
years, and the total age, 869.
Mrs. Patton and Mrs. McAfee also
arranged for refreshments in the even
ing.
The whole affair was a complete
surprise to Mrs. Buchanan. II is need
less to say that it was very enjoyable
occasion.
Later in the evening came another
party, composed Of members Of the
FANNY. This was also a surprise.
Light refreshments we're again served,
consisting of ice cream and cake and
other goodies. ~
Notwithstanding "Aunty' Buchan-
ans four score years, she is still as
active as most women Of fifty years.
She does her own housework and finds
time to do many acts Of kindness. She
is dearly loved by all who know her.
The AoITAToR hopes she may live to
celebrate many more birthdays.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06
For Sale or Trade

Nichols and Shepard 13-horse power
engine; Rumley separator
MRS. M. E. BoUcK, Greeley, Kas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06

Billy Manley was one of the excursion
lists from Kansas City last Sunday. He
had just arrived from St. Louis to Kan
sas City when he heard of the excursion,
SO ne came on down to spend the day
with old friends. Billy went to St
Louis several months ago, and has been
staying there and with his sister in ILL
nois ever since. He said he expected to
go back to st. Louis, Monday, but
would return to Kansas CITY soon
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06

1T Was Summertime in Dixie Land"
is at present the biggest "Song Hit IN
this country, was written by Edwin
Kendall, and is being sung nightly By
all the principal theatres from Maine to
California. This song has made such a
tremendous hit in New York, Boston,
Philadelphia, Chicago and San Francis.
co, that the publishers predict sale of
over one million coDies during 1904
Anv of our readers can obtain a COPY
by sending 25 cents in postage stamps
to the Theatrical Supply Co., No. 46 w.
2Sth st., New York.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06

Mrs. M. J. Wilkin died last Sunday
morning, at the home of her sister-n-
law, Mrs. Anna McKitrick, after a brief
illness. She had been visiting here and
in Missouri since November, and had
made arrangements to return to her
home, at Canon City, Colo, when she
became sick. She leaves a husband, two
daughters and son to mourn her death.
The funeral took place at:Welda. and the
remains were inferred IN the Welda Gem
etery
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-06

The Santa Fe ran an excursion from
Kansas City to lola. last Sunday. the
train containing nine coaches and a bag
gage car. Quite number of for
mer Garrett people came down and
stopped here to spend the day with
relatives and old friends. Among them
were Dick Black and wife. Frank Blum
and wife, Chas. kingsolover and wife,
Ellery Parks and wife, Jim Purcell and
wife, Will and Ern McMurray. Harry
Manners and Wordie Davis. There were
about 800 excursonists on the train.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-01

road I'm the United States He was
soon advanced to the position OF CON
lductOr and was then the only railroad
conductor in the country. An anus
ing story illustrative OF the grip of ear
lly associations on retentive nature
used 10 be told OF him I'm Washington.
nc is said that well toward morning OF
ia wearisome all night session OF the
senate Senator Davis was asleep, his
head resting upon his desk. Senator
lEdmunds had provoked Judge Thur
man TO q speech, and by introduction
the Judge unfurled his red bandanna
nnd blew n blast Of more than usual
tpower. Mr.. Davis may have been
dreaming OF his old railroad days. At
lPny rate, he sprang to his feet in a
half dazed condition and, catching
Isight Of the red fiag-the old signal OF
ldanger-and seeming 10 imagine that
he had heard shriek Of alarm from
the open throttle OF locomotive call
ling for Down brakesw seized his
desk and with the brakemnn's quick
twist wrenched II from the floor
1t was while serving as conductor
that Mr.. Davis met and formed the
acquaintance OF Henry Clay who was
IA passenger upon Mr.. Davis train
while going from his Kentucky home
TO the capital and returning. Clay
would board the train I'm Baltimore and
leave II at its western terminus and
make the Journey over the mountains
Into Kentucky IN the old fashioned
'stagecoach. Mr.. Davis got his first
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-01

In 1877, when hc WAS Twenty-Five. tho
Democrats O, Ulster county nominated
him for surrogate OF the county. lie
was elected for a six year term apd I'm
1855 WIS reelected
In 1851 hC was delegate To the
convention at Chicago that nominated
Grover Cleveland FOR president. and he
helped 10 pull The candidate through
In the hotly contested campaign OF
that year Cleveland WAS elected. and
I'm January he turned over TO Lieuten-
ant Governor I'M the uncompleted
term OF ouicc hc was obliged TO sur
render to become president
Governor lin was nominated in the
fail The Democratic party was worn
out with the efforts II had made I'm
the preceding year. It's money was cx-
hausted, and its stock Of patience wns
growing small
Hill was urged 20 select this or that
man TO take charge OF his interests in
the conduct OF the campaign. He. too.
hnd come 10 know Parker very well.
and he had "A clear conviction OF his
Superior fitness FOR the difficult posi-
tion 10 be occupied. lie sent TO King
ston for Parker. who not only over
came the apathy of his party and dis.
regarded the disadvantage OF an
empty cnsh box. but ovorcame all the
advantages supposed to be enjoyed
by the Republicans and saw his candi-
date victorious by 1900 plurality i'm
the state In which Cleveland had with
difficulty secured about 1000 the year
before.
During the campaign Supreme Court
Justice Theodore H. Wcstbrook died.
Governor IIill WAS urged TO fill the va
cancy at once. After the election"
was his answer TO all pressure. When
the election was over he announced the
appointment Of Alton B. Parker 20 the
judgeship.
In June, 1889, was created the second
division of the court OF appeals to nc
elerate the work OF the highest court
. udge Parker was designated by Gov
g 'or Hill to sit with this new court
was only thirty-seven years Of age,
T. youngest of all Judges or the court
appeals. He sat In this court until
O3. when upon It's dissolution. he
$ as appointed 10y Governor Flower.
4 rged thereto by many judges, to be
lcmbcr Of the general term of the
2 lpremc court Of the First district
! ere he remained until the creation OF
g appellate division OF the supreme
e urt. when he resumed the trial terms
in his own district In 1897 he was
u minated TO be chief justice OF the
urt of appeals and was elected by
urallty OF O0.SS9.
That not every one, however. re-
ards Judge Parker as Delphlc oracle
shown by the following anecdote:
a very able New York attorney who
was quite deaf and very sensitive
was arguing case before the New
York court of appeals. lie dwelt at
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-01

Virginia house OF delegates. He was
delegate from West Virginia to the
Democratic national conventions OF
1868 and 1872. while I'm 1907 he was
elected TO the Legislature OF his state
as Union Democrat, being reelected
two years later. In 1871 he was made
United States senator TO succeed w. T.
Wiley, Republican, he being the FIRST
Democratic member OF that body from
the then young state Of West Virginia.
At the expiration OF his term he was
reelected. After serving twelve years
in the senate he declined further Do.
litical honors, preferring to devote his
entire time 10 his rapidly increasing
business affairs.
Early In bis public career hc assumed
an unequivocal position on financial
questions, from which he has never de
parted. Almost at the beginning OF
his legislative service he was confront
cd with the issue OF the responsibility
Of West Virginia for n portion OF the
debt OF the Old Dominion Despite the
advice Of friends who considered mo
mentary popularity rather than justice.
states meeting her just proportion OF
the debt OF the mother state, when that
equitable proportion could be hscer-
toined. by reason Of his determination
he made a profound impression upon
all his associates.
Until recently Mr.. Davis was presi-
dent Of the West Virginia, Central and
Pittsburg railroad. which he projected
and also OF the Piedmont and Cumber
land railroad. He was one Of the dele
gates TO the pan-American congress
and was a r1ember Of tho United States
lntcrcOntinental railway commission
Today he is known as one Of West vir.
glnia's Bis Four" and had the boom
Of Senator Eorman mnteriaHzed no was
10 have managed it
In 1853 ne married Miss Kate A.
Bantz, n laughter OF Judge Gideon
Bantz OF II ederick, Nd. He has two
sons, John = Davis and Henry @. Dn-
yis. Jr., ana three daughters. Mrs ste.
phen B ELI MS. Mrs Il. ~. q. Brown,
wife Of Liet tenant Comma nder Brown.
u. $. ~. ID Mrs. Arthur Lee. Mr.
Davis wife died two yoors ago. He
has bcaut 'ul villa at Deee Park, Md.
where he y sses the summer months,
but his hOr r. os voter IL az Elkins.
W. Va, W ere his residence adjolns
that Of Uni cd States Senator Stephen
B. Elkins, iis sonin-law. The people
OF Elkins n q very fond OF ex Senator
Davis, who has done very much for
that town. Tie built the Davis Memo
rial hospita at cost Of nearly s1OO.-
600 I'm mer 7ry Of his son, who was
drowned wi De- cruising on the African
coast. WIZ Senator EliCins he has
founded the Davis and Elliins college,
Prcsbyte n institution nj EIkins
that soon 70 be dedicated. He was
also instrur ntol In the erection Of the
Davis Men rial Presbyterian church
az Elkins.
Ex-genats Davis. though Ia his
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-01

''put OF DOORS man. He keeps his mus
icjes hard and his mind clear and keen
Eby much exercise in the open air, horse
back riding, driving and walking and
farm work.
He Is alert and energetic In his ap-
ipearance, movements and speech. His
Emanner In association with friends is
laffable and kindly and without the self
LASsertiveness OF the Judge
His conversational habit is to be di-
rect and frank and scrupulousIy care
Iful in his choice Of expressions. Usu-
ally whom his opinion is asked on any
subject his reply is instantly ready.
| Judge Parker Is one OF the best ex-
,amp;es OF a self made man I'm the
kppited States today. Born poor, he
Lbps built up a small fortune that am
Iply provides for his needs, and above
Itnat he appears to have no further am
ibttion in n monetary way. His three
farms. one at Cortland, another at Ac-
Icord and the third at Esopus, complete
his land possessions, and In all his
wealth is estimated at not more than
$4,000.
Saving and good judgment have
brought TO him what he has and not
any stroke Of good fortune.
Rosemont. the judges house at
Esopus, is n modest but comfortable
wooden structure. standing on the
stone foundations Of a Dutch house OF
Colonial times. It is set on the side OF
la hill among shade trees and fronts
the river. II is the abode OF hospital
ity and refinement, the typical home
of an American gentleman. The pic
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-01

whiteness Is feature that does more.
to denote advanced age than any
other.
The whole bearing OF the man de.
notes an alert, vigorous interest in life
and the matters that appeal TO him for
action
His daughter. Mrs Stephen y.
Elkins Is one Of Washlngton's noted
entertainers. and her gracious woman
llncss has won her many friends
TX senator Davis i8 but one Of mary
vigorous old men who are still acti' %
In public lifc Here rs list OF son
Of the prominent old men who are still
active and hale Ike Mr.. Davis:
ExSpeaker Galusha Grow OF Penn.
sylyonia, 80; Vice President Levi T.
Morton. so. Senator John n. Morgan OF
Alabama. 80. Senator George r. Hoar
Of Massachusetts. a.; OK Secretary
Boutwell, SO. Senator Edmund w. Pet
tus Of Alabama, SO Senator William l..
Frye Of Maine. ~.
Russell Sage. capitalist, at the age OF
eighty-scven IS still active I'm Wall
street, and Charles Haynes Haswell
works every day as civil. marine and
mechanical engineer iu New York. nj.
though he Is ia his ninety sixth year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-01
Alton Brooks Parker

crops, the cattle, sheep. pigs. chickens.
turkeys or ducks. Whether In the
peach or apple orchard. In the COW
pasture, barn or sty. he il the master
of all IN knowledge as well as in
energy. He will ply his pitchfork or
put hts shoulder under heavy load
with the best OF them, and II is a good
man who can keep up with him. He
drives his family 20 the church OF his
son-in-law. Rev. Charles Mercer Hall,
at Kingston, every Sunday and sings
so heartily TINT strangers I'm the CON
grcgation are apt 10 turn their heads.
Nor does he forget To have his do
nestle servants who are Roman Cath
olics driven TO their own church regu-
iarly.
The judge is vestryman I'm the
Kingston church, and, although a man
OF very moderate means, he is prob
ably the wealthiest man In the con
gregation. He is the practical pillar
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-01

OF the church and takes an active in
terest In its charities. its cooking and
sewing and dancing schools, it's phys
ical culture class and its basket ball
games for boys. He is also n con
tributor TO the funds OF the local or
phan asylum and is one OF the man.
ngers OF the Kingston City hospital
His neighborly usefulness is to bc
seen on all sides. He is even the
freight agent OF n steamboat company.
so that the little private dock on hl5
farm may be used for the convenience
OF the community.
He is n confirmed magazine reader
BE seldom reads poetry, but Is fond OF
good novels. Mrs. Parker is always OF
the alert for new story for her hard
working husband. But his natural
taste is for Dickens, Thackcray ana
Scott lie delights In the vigorous out
OF door atmosphere of The Scottish
Chiefs" Jefferson is his favorltc po-
liticnl writer. Any book or article on
agriculture or cattle breeding is sure
TO interest him.
After he bas spent n morning work
Ing on his judicial opinions hours OF
grave concentration. when no one rs
permitted TO interrupt his quiet-and
when he Is waiting for lunch his sec
retary. Arthur McCausland. win sit
Mt the plano while the Judge I'm
sweet tenor voice sings old fashioned
ballads or hymns. II Feel Just az
Young as ! Used TO Be" only an
Armor Bearer" ''Hold the Fort" and
so on.
Judge Parker was born May IL, 1852.
at Cortland, N. Y, and was the son OF
% farmer. Two hundred years ago his
.ncestors had come from England and
.cttled In New England. From genera
ton to generation they were OF the
hardy farmer class, and they drew their
love Of country from the soil 10 which
they had been transplanted. Judge
Parkey's great-grandfather was a sol
der In the ranks OF Washington's
army.
As early as he could do 80 young
Parker attended school at Cortland
academy and later got out OF the Cort-
loud Normal school oil the equipment
for life that Il could give him. His
parents were not able 20 send him to
college or even TO take care OF him
while he was trying to hnd a foothold.
At sixteen he became a couatry school
teacher.
Reluctantly be was obliged TO give
- the hope OF a college training for
his profession and TO think OF the old
fashioned approach 70 the bar through
the Office Of preceptor. Having sur
rendered one cherished ambition, but
not his chosen profession, he was ad- |
mitted to the Office Of schoonmaker !
& Hnrdenbergh Of Kingston as stu
dent OF law. Working his way. he /
was at last enabled 70 enter the law
school at Albany. Rravitatlng between |
the Office OF his prsceptors at King |
ston and the law school, according 10 |
season and necessity. In 1872 he was
sra aduated. and soon after the sign OF |
Parker q Kenyon was hung out ne |
Kingston. -
lie speedily demonstrated decided /
ability for political management |
From the start he was Democrat.
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eighty-hrst year, is as spry as n man,
OF sixty, and good deal sprtor than
many He was n delegate TO tho rcccntI
national convention and a member OF
the committee on resolutions. IIo wasI
chosen as n member OF tho subcommit,
tee that had charge OF tho platform.
aud he stayed up all night during the
deliberations OF that committee az the
Southern hotel. When no went TO tho
JEFFERSON hotel ut noon the next dayl
he did not appear fatigucd. and he told
his friends ho could stand another
twcnty-four hours OF IL as we'll as not.
He favored tho Insertion OF gold,
plnnk In the platform. when HIS
namo was being considered by tho na-
tional convention there was some ques-
ton as 10 whether he supported Bryan
In 1896 and 1900 Chairman Jones OF
the Democratic national committee nut
II at rest 10y saying that ln 1890 Sena.
tor Davis presided at Bryan meeting
In West Virginia ana voted for Bryan.
At that time Senator Davis was en-.
gagged In building railroad and had n
large obligation at a bank which ho
desired 10 renew. when lie went 10
the bank the president said:
II understand YOU presided ut
Bryan meeting last night"
Yes" said Davis. "WhAt OF it?r
Well" said the bank president
don't you know that tho theories of
Bryan are opposed TO all tho flnanclall
institutions I'm this country2 1 do not
see how you can come To- this bank or
any other for favors. holding the viows
that you do"
do you mean TO sny." asked Davis,
that the fact thatI remain loyal tol
the Democratic party makes any dlf-l
ference with my credltT'
'Not at nll.' said the bank prcsi-
dent. but we are not inclined TO do
any f0vors for such people"
This Is no favor 10 me-" said Davis.
81 nm simply carrying this obligation
as business transaction, and If you
don't want to renew II I'll pay II now
and withdraw my patronage from the
bank"
The bank president grew alarmed at
this. because Senator Davis IN heavily
Interested In financial operations I'm
West Virginia. and he begged Davis to
reconsider Davis would not recon
slider. He paid the obligation I'm CASH
that afternoon and cut that bank of
his list OF business connections.
Senator Davis Is many times n mil.
lionalrc. He has been an enthusiastic
German man ever since the canvass
for the Democratic nominee I'm 1904
began. At one time he said he would
spend n million dollars to secure the
nomination OF German, and IL was no
mere idle boast. because he had the
money and would spend It,
Personally, Senator Davis is an nf-
fable, genial man, democratic and mod
est He does not look his years, and 70
the casual observer he would appear
TO be not more than slxty-ive. He is
more than six feet tall. erect and
straight as In the days OF his youth.
His shoulders are square. He is well
musced. He has springy heel and
toe walk. There is not the slightest
evidence OF any loss OF mental or bodl.
ly vlgor
His face features are regular and
bold. His nose is aquiline. His eyes
are gray and sharply penetrating, but
wlthal kindly I'm expression and set
wide apart. His face Is not deeply
furrowed, though fine wrinkles appear
about the eyes. His beard OF snowy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-01

JUDGE PARKER AND HIs GRANDSON At
GOsEMoEf.
], myth upon a fundamental law princl-
PIC. Finally Judge Parker interrupted.
1T would seem. Brother ---, that
you infer that this court is not well
: rrsed In this elementary law point"
Now, the attorney didn't catch what
ns said, but he made Il a rule 10
gree always with what the court said;
SO smiling and bowling he said:
Precisely, your honor; precisely. You
have stated the proposition correctly"
The court laughed, Judge Parker
miled, and the lawyer continued his
rQument.
Nonconsplcuous IN the public eye
has been Mrs. Mary d. Parker tho
wife Of Judge Parker This Is because
sac has led an unusually quiet life.
Mrs. Parker was born at Accord in
30 township Of Rochester, in Ulster
county, and is n daughter Of the late
y loses ]. Schoonmaker Her early life
was passed upon the farm upon which
81 was born Her glrlhood was pass.
ed at Accord. and was much the same
as that Of most American girls reared
in the country. She continued TO re-
side at Accord until hes marriage 10
udgc Parker.
Since then Mrs. Parker has spent D.
time between Albany and Esopus, With
n ficquent visits 10 Kingston, the home
Of her daughter. Bertha Parker Hail.
" ife Of the rector Of the Mission
{ hurch Of te Holy Gross
The Schoonmnkers. from whom she
Is descended, were among tho early
d. tch settlers Of New York state. ANA
the good Dutch vrouws would look
With pride upon so worthy n descend
ant fud daughter.