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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-06-04
Citron Cheese Cakes.

Boil near a quart of cream; when
cold, add the yolks of four eggs well
beaten; boil this to curd; blanch and
beat two ounces of almonds, about half
a dozen bitter; beat them with little
rose water; put all together, with
three or four Naples biscuits, some cit
ron shredded fine; sugar to taste; pun
paste.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-06-04

Hack-writer-How would you like
an article on Solomon? Magazine
Editor-First rate, If you can furnish
complete set of portraits of his
wiyes-Somerville Journal.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-06-04

What a happy old world this would
be If people who lose their tempers
were unable to find them againl
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-06-04
Cnn CIafm DamaRe.

In Mexico the family of dead duel
list can claim support from the person
who shot him.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-06-04

The masculine idea of an fntellectu-
al woman is the one who Is as thin az
a match and wears glasses
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
Burlesque Contest.

If you do not want to laugh and grow
fat do not attend the Burlesque Orator
ical Contest" at the opera house, for it
will certainly be funny to hear Judge
Schoonover ;mpersonate the boy orator;
or Willie Knight speak piece; or Noah
Bowman talk on hash; or e. Johnson
on "Some People.
In addition to this splendid arrav OF
talent, Dr. ok Decker and Joe keezel will
debate the question: Resolved, that a
dog is more profitable to man than a
gun. Decker will. in his nimical way,
defend the much abused dog. Keezel
will fire some hot shots from his repeat.
ing Winchester. There will be other pop
ular contestants in this battle royal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
Mrs. Moon Passes AWAY.

Mrs. Abigail j. Moon died at her
, home on East Third avenue at about 9
O'Clock last Saturday night, February
6, of dropsy. She had been ill for
several months and death came as a
relief to end her suffering.
Only few months ago Mrs. Moon
laid to rest her husbandIwhose inflrm.
ity had long demanded her exacting
care. No sooner had her husband
been buried, however, than she her.
self was stricken with the disease
which caused her death.
Mrs. Moon was born in Lewiston,
Ohio, January 10, 1882. She has been
resident of Kansas since 1870. In
her early life she joined the Methodist
church and her life was an exemplary
one at all times. AS mother she
was devoted to her family and never
tired of ministering to the comforts of
her loved ones. In her later years it
was her delight to have her grand
children ever with her, and her labor
of love for them never became an irk-
some task for her.
She was laid to rest in the Garnett
cemetery last Monday afternoon, her
funeral being conducted by her pastor,
Rev. Church, and despite the cold
weateer, large number of people
were present to pay their last respects
to their neighbor and friend of years.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
Commissioners Proceedings.
February 3, 1904

SAuoAy ., ioo1'
The board met as per adjournment,
all members present and ]. F.. Calvert.
county clerk.
Board proceeded to visit Fink road
in Walker township.
It is hereby ordered by the board
that the personal property tax against
Columbus Sawyer, for the year 1908,
be cancelled on account of erroneous
assessment.
Bond of j. E. Burt, appointed treas
urer of Jackson township, vice G.
Arnoldy resigned, approved.
Bond of H. G. Earnest, assessor of
the city of Garnett for year 1904, ap-
proved.
Bond of j. M. Johnson, abstractor,
approved.
Resignation Of Fred Simons, town
ship clerk of Monroe townsip, &C.
cepted and j. M. johnson ia hereby
appointed by the board to fill the
vacancy.
Ordered by the board that Jesse
Sigeworth be allowed a refund on
$40 valuation, personal property in
Welda township year of 1908 on ac-
count of erroneous assessment, same
to be paid to j. F. Ressel.
= Board ado ,rned to meet February
4, 1904. J. F. Henning, Chm.
1 Attest:-J. E. Calvert, Co. Clerk.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
Search Light Club.

The Searchlight club met at the home
of Mrs. Clyde Green. Thursday afternoon
of last week.
Roll-call was responded to by quota.
tons from Faust.
Mrs frankie Barndt read a paper on
Goethe
Mrs Mitchell, German Fiction"
Mrs. Will Davis, recitation.
Mrs. Earnest. Outline of Faust
Mrs. Black, German Architecture.
1t was a very enjoyable and profit
able meeting.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
THE MEMS CLUB BANQUET
Celebrates Lincoln's Birthday
February 18th, 1904.
ORDER OF PROCEDURE.


The Mems Club of this city celebrates
Lincoln's birthday with a banquet Fri
dav night of this week. About l6O
tickets have been issued, and the ban
quot will he served in the Workmen's
hall on the north side OF the public square,
whe c il was held last year. Guests
will observe the following order OF pro
cedurc:-
l. The banquet will he held without
regard to the condition of the weather
Postponement will be impossible
.. At halt past seven o'clock the
guests will gather at the Woodmehs
Hall, on the south side of the public
square. where the Club will hold re-
ception of its guests The executive
committee and their wives will receive,
kindly assisted bv the following young
ladies, who. later, will serve the menu
Misses Gena Gregory, Della Lacy. Ruth
Stevenson. Leah Stevenson. Leska
Laughlin. Sina Huff, Mabel Elliott.
Ethel Scott. Patti Hiatt, Jessie Garris.
Beulah Hedges, Grace iattie. Anna
Johnson. LA Judy, Lillian Archer, Many
Woodwork, Florence and Irene Hassey
and Josephine Check.
3. At nine O'Clock the guests will pro-
coed across the square to the Workinen's
Hall, where the menu will be served
Guests may leave their wraps in the
ante room at either hall, and should
wear them from hall to hall.
+. After the menu has been served,
Professor Oman, in behalf of the Club.
will introduce the Toastmaster, Rev.
F. s Rilev. who will conduct the follow
ing line of toasts:-
Our Club Dr. r. Scott.
Abraham Lincoln:-John G. Johnson
Ad Astra per Aspera:- Clark T. Rich |
ardson.
The Golden Rule and the Decalogue in
American Politics. Forrest f. Hyde.
Commerce. Judge Manford Schoon-
over.
>. After the toasts the banquet will
adjourn.
6. Good music will be provided at
both halls.
l. Guests will please present their tick
It's at the door of the banquet hall.
Executive Ccmittce.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
February 4, 1904.


Board met as per adjournment, all
members present and j. L. Calvert,
county clerk.
Ordered by the board that the per-
sonal property tax against M. E.
Whitehead in Washington township
be cancelled on account of erroneous
assessment.
Board proceeded to inspect stone
work of new bridge at Campbell's
ford on South Fork and accepted the
same.
Ordered by the board that George
Hesp be granted a tax sale certificate
on the following described real estate
to-wit; Lots IA and 10, block Z; lots
3 and 4, block and lot 9, block 10;
also lots 7 and s, block 10 for the sum
of s14 dollars and fee of S1.1O.
Ordered by the board that Chas.
Even be allowed to redeem lots and
10, block 80 in city of Colony for the
sum of STA and fee of 30 cents.
Board adjourned to meet February
5, 1904. J.F. Henning, Chm.
Attest:-J. f. Calvert, Co. elk.
February 8, 1904.
Board met as per adjournment, all
members present and J. E. Calvert,
county clerk.
Board proceeded to view the Harry
T. Hill road near Colony.
Board adjourned to meet February
6, 1904. J. F. Henning, Chm.
Attest: j. E. Calvert, Co. Ok.
February 9, 1904.
Board met as per adjournment, all
members present and j. E. Calvert,
county clerk.
Board proceeded to visit Beahm
road north of Westphalia.
Board adjourned to meet February
9, 1904. j. F. Henning, Chm.
Attest:-J. E. Calvert, Co. elk.
February 9, 1904.
Board met as per adjournment, all
members present and j. E. Calvert,
county clerk.
Board proceeded to contract with
Dayton Fraker to take charge OF and
superintend county farm.
Board adjourned sine die.
]. F. Henning, Chm.
Attest:-J. E. Calvert, Co. elk.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
Mrs. GrOll's Turkey Dinner.

Mrs. Margaret Groll gave an old
fashioned turkey dinner to number of
her friends-la Friday, at the home of
her friends last Friday, at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. !. ID. Hedges. and it
was a very enjoyable occasion. The
guests were Mrs. Ed Ravn, Mrs. G..
Lindsay. La Monte Hedges and wife
and 1. d. Hedges and family.
Grandma Grollis agood, old fashioned
woman. and she knows just how to
prepare dinner like our grandmothers
used to resve.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
Lone Elm Items

u. v Stoll has just received a car load
of oil meal.
Miss Enid Routzong is out IN the
country, at Jas. Twins.
+. Mcdowell and family visited W.
Williams and family last Saturday.
The Ladies' Aid Society is preparing
for an entertainment, Saturday evening,
Feb. Goth.
Miss limo Mitchell spent a few days
with relatives and friends in Lone Elm
last week.
Guy Donovan, of lola, was in town,
Monday night. He is engaged in the
huckster business.
Walt Williams went to LOLA Monday.
with two dozen nice Plvmouth-Rock
hens for his mother
Mrs. F. Miller and grandson, Curtis
Routzong, are both on the sick list
Also, Mrs. Jennie Kelsey
J. H. Lamay and c H. Nichols are
both on the sick list this week. Harry
Rogers is slowly improving.
F. Williams and family. of lola, visited
relatives and friends in Lone Elm from
Saturday morning until Sunday even
ing.
The entertainment, The Vagabonds, f"
at the |. o. o. F. hall, Saturday evening,
was well patronizcd The door receipts
were about $24.
Lone Elm and Selma each boasts a
flock OF Young chickens, which, il they
survive the rigor OF winter, may later
grace the fcstal board
H. A. Hester mas very troublesome
cough resulting from the wound where
he was shot. causing him to spit blood
at times, and his lung pains him.
Turner Smith made journey to La
Harpe, Sunday. returning yesterday.
He contemplates change of location in
the near future. but is not fully decided.
Mrs. ]. B. Lockwood went to Fall
River last Friday. to be present at the
funeral of Isaac Bown, brother in law
Mrs Brown is sister of Mr. Lockwood
A Nebraska man bought the Clink
farm, formerly the Burnham farm. We
did not learn the mans name. We un
derstand the purchase price was SAC
per acre.
The A. o. L. W. society enjoyed a
season of feasting and sociability at the
meeting, Monday evening. Messrs
Warner, Shockey and Quiett were
among those present from Colony.
The new drill arrived, Monday even
ing, and the drillers commenced
work. Later They broke their drill
Monday night, and went to Chanute tc
get new section, which arrived Tues
day evening, and they have commenced
work again.
Lincoln's birth anniversary this week
anniversary of st. Valentine next week
the following week. Washington's brit
anniversary; also, Lenton season com
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
DENTAL APPLIANCES

Vary with the Dentist. Anv number
can be found who are still adhering to
the old-style methods which are the bug
aboo of the toothache sufferer. They
never realize that the acheis bad enough
without their kill or cure practices. The
Painless Pleasant Methods we adopt are
the proper thing.
EVANS Dentist, over Postoflice.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
Fireman'S Ball.

The tenth annual ball of the Garnett
fac department will be given Feb. %,
1904, at the Auditorium Everybody
turn out and help the d, parImcnt, as
ting money in their general fund.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
Mr., Ball Is Here

Mr.. Faed Ball arrived here from Gin
ton, Ill Wednesday. The machinery
tor drilling for gas and oil will soon be
here, and work will begin as soon as it
arrives.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
TOOTH HINTS.

Many think it unncssaryto devote par
ticular attention to the teeth and the
appearance of the mouth is affected by
damaged, decaycd. or broken teeth;
Others give their teeth no attention till
pam compels them.
See EVANS, over Postoficc.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
HANNA SINKING.

AS we 60 to press the report
comes that Senator Hanna is
fast sinking, the medical aid
failing to produce the desired
results. AS the crisis was ex.
pected the last of the week, this
relapse will i'll all probability
prove fatal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

All diseases start in the bowels. Keep
them open or YOU will be sick. CAS-
CARETS act like nature. Keep liver
and bowels active without sickening,
gripping feeling. Six million people take
AMI recommend CASCARETS.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
Our Line:
The BALDWIN Piano,
The Ellington Piano.
The Hamilton Piano.
The Howard Piano.
The Valley Gem Piano.
Hamilton Organs.
Monarch Organs.

If yon have any desire to possess piano organ,
get prices and terms. You can also make some
interesting comparisons with them if you wish We
give the greatest possible value for the lowest possible
price and make easy terms Call on us or address us
a card and it will receive prompt attention.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
F.. D.MURDOCK.
GARNETT, KANSAS.

mcnces, and the month ends with Lean.
Year dav. Shortest month, vet chroni.
Giles manv noted events.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Mrs. Nathan Stanley went to Greeley,
Sunday, to attend the funeral OF her
niece, Miss Bessie Bender.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Rev. Bernard Kelley preached ser.
mon especially for the old soldiers. at
the Methodist church, last night.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
AT the Christian Church

Sunday morning theme: "The Timid
Womans Faith"
Sunday evening. Daniel"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Clark Richardson left, yesterday, for
Bartlesvile. Indian Territory. on bust
ness. He may conclude to locate there,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Miss Myrtle Brown came home from
her position in the Nebraska State Hos
uital. Monday night, to visit few days.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Lou Groll is expected to arrive from
Helena. Ark. Saturday or Sunday. to
visit his mother and other relatives
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Cleon Moon. OF Independence, came
Saturday 20 attend the funeral OF ms
grandmother. mrs. Abigail MOON.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
For Rent.

Nv farm, 4 miles west of Garrett.
Will be at farm at sale, on 18th of Feb
ruary. !. N. CALDWELL
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

We understand there is soon to be a,
wedding in town that will Jar your
your mothers preserves We won't
tell who the parties are, though-not yet
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Mrs. Sam Whitehead and children,
who have been visiting her father, o. P.
Gregory, the past few days, will go to
Chanute this week,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

We learn that Chas. Marshall. of New
York CITY, son of Rev. L. Marshall and
wife of this city, has been married sew
eral months, but his friends here learned
il only few days ago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

We had heavy hail storm here last
Saturday night, accompanied by thun-
-.er and lightning. Bv the way, who
ever before saw hail storm in February
Let us know aboutit
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Judge Schoonover was called to Mis-
sour, Yesterday, on legal business
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Mrs. ". Il. Slocum, of Centenniel,
went to lola last Friday, to visit her
sister, Mrs. Stod lard.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Joseph Crocker. OF Jackson township,
has been very sick for some time, and it
was feared that he would not recover.
However, he is now much better
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Miss Mary l.. Lindsay reports an in
crease in the pension OF Marcelus Key
nolds. from S14 to SIS per month, dat
ing back to- Nov llth. 1903. Apension
has also been granted to Martin Over
myer, OF lola, OF Sc per month from Nov.
4, 1901. Ovcrmyer was of Co. |. Twen-
ticth Kansas
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Mrs. J. l. Calvert has been quite sick
several DAYS, with crysipelas.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Miss Hester Andrews is enjoying va
cation from school on account of measles.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

!. A. Ramsey. county truancv officer,
is working up reunion OF the Ramsey
family at the st. Louis Worlds Fair
The Ramsey family has the defendants
of those who "camc over with William
the Conqueror" beaten to pulp, as
Geo. AIDE would say. The Ramscys go
back to the Ramcses or Pharaohs OF
Egypt. in the days long before Ed l.ittle's
dog barkcd at the pyramids.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

d. W. Ramsay was in1from Washing
ton township. Saturday, and paid us Il
visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Mark Mcclure and wife were over
from La Cygne, Sunday, visiting John
Dclingcr and wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

BF. Acuff, the clothier, has purchased
the scales, etc, of the Armour poultry
house. and will continue the business at
the old stand. Ben Butler has charge of
the establishment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Mr. Cross is building a handsome
house on Second avenue. west. 1t is a
nice location, and will make beautiful
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

The engine at the electric light plant
broke down last night and tore things
around generally until Mr. Myers got it
stODOed
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Mrs Robert Merrick and little SON,
and her sister, came down from Topeka,
Wednesday, for few days visit with
Mrs. John Vaughn.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

". |. NcMurrav went to Kansas City
this morning, on business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Alex Ferris was down from Kansas
City. Kas.. the latter part of last week,
on visit
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Mrs. Laura Shehan, of Gardner, has
been here for several DAYS, visiting her
children.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

lake Barndt placed Il handsome gram
tic monument i'll the family lot in the
Garnett cemetery this week. The mon
ument is placed on foundation OF solid
and cement. imbedded nearly six feet IN
the earth
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Clarence Campbell is confined to his
home with measles.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Scion Ellis arrived from Colorado
Springs theIhrst of the week. The bar
bers OF that place are on:a strike, and
Scion will hold chair in Balley's shop
for time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Mrs. J. ]. Burke and Mrs Ed Burke,
OF Norman, Okla, and Mrs. Claudia
Cooksey. OF Corsicana, Texas, have
been here several days, visiting the Hiatt
families.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

The Santa Fe stone.crusher arrived the
first of the week. and will soon he placed
ready for work. north of town. This
will give work to n large number OF men.
The crusler will probably remain here
two or three years. .
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Miss Hattie Weld came up from Gree
ley, Wednesday. bringing with her 81
fine white Turkeys, Tor which she received
$74 on the market She makes spec
alty of fine poultry, for which she has
already found n market in seven differ.
emf states,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

II. ". Moberly was up from Lincoln
township, yesterday. and paid usa visit,
renewing his own subscription and that
of his brother, X. G. Moberly, of Rae
coon, p. o., XIV.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Col. ID ". Houston. chairman of the
Republican judicial committee, has called
a delegate convention to meet in Garrett,
Feb Goth, to nominate Il candidate for
district Judge. 1t goes without saying
that Judge Smart will be re nominated
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Don't forget that John Morris will
sell his dairy co ws eleven head his hogs,
farm implement, etc. at public sale. on
he 18th inst. Here's good chance to
get ONE splendid cows and a fine lot of
hogs
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

Mrs. ]. o. Harrison and daughter.
MAY, who were up from lola, visi ting
old friends. returned home. Monday.
Mrs Harrison saws she would rather
i've in Garrett if we only had natural
GAS here
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
HOCh At Garrett.

Ed lIoch, the anti'machine ReDubli-
can candidate tor governor. spoke at
the Auditorium, Tuesday night. He
was greeted by n small audience.
MIR. Hoch is a pleasing speaker, and
his talk was enjoved by all. regardless
of poitics--that is, by all but machine
Republicans. True. he didn't roast"
them very much, but they are sore on
him, anyho ", and are expected to enjoy
even the mildest criticism. Mr.. Hoch's
speech was brief, but pointed. He
brought it to a close by inviting all anti
Republicans, machine Republi-
cans. Democrats and Populists to call at
the governors mansion and see "old Ed
Hoch"
Mr. Hoch was followed by Congress
man Bowersock, who roasted the ma
chine and talked Prosperity" &C onfi-
dence," Protection" etc. His speech
sounded like some of the schoolboy talks
we heard way back in '96 Mr.. Bower
sock did not enthuse his audience to any
very grent extent.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12
Little Martina Fashingis having meas

Little Martina Fashingi is having meas
les.
George DcWoli is suffering from erysip-
elias.
Mrs. W. T. Hampstead isreported very
SEX.
John Bowman is having Il round with
measles.
Miss Lizzie Gregory returns to Ncva-
da, Mo-, Sunday
Mrs !. A. Baldwin has been on the
sick list this week
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-02-12

John Bowman is having n round with
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-09-15
SURE SOURCE OF TROUBLE.
When School Children Use "Dago,"
"Nigger" and "sheeny," Hair
Begins to Fly.

A teacher in Philadelphia who
found herself obliged to keep or.
der in a school where four differ.
ent sorts of pupils we're gathered,
says that she put an end to fights
by forbidding the use of the words
"dago," "nigger" and "sheeny." Re.
strained from calling offensive
names, the children got along
peaceably enough, although it is
probable, says the Washington
Times, that birds of a feather
locked together out OF the school,
as they usually DO when let alone.
The popular epithets applied
by children and thoughtlessgrown
people to fellow.beings whom they
consider beneath them cannot
possibly do any good, and they un,
doubtedly do harm. Nobody
knows how much bitterness has
been engendered by American
youngsters shouting s'Paddyp at
Irish children, or by the Irish, in
their turn, clubbing the Italian
'Dago,p or by any Of the other
thoughtless and cruel verbal per.
seeutionss common among chill.
dren. The abandonment Of this
form Of rowdyism will not lead to
undesirable racial mixtures, be,
cause such things cannot be fur.
thered or prevented thus arbitrar.
ily; and the cultivation Of ordi.
nary politeness certainly win tend
to peace.