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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-01
NUMBER "A.
Paul MOrtOn's Prediction.
Topeka State Journal.

Topeka State Journal.
The recent perdiction of the vice-president
of the Santa Fe that "when all the railroads
are owned by one syndicate, there will come
time when a vehement demand will be made
for government ownership and control of the
railroads of the United States,'' is accusing
comment in the press. The Pittsburg Dis
patch, referring to the matter above, says:
"The prediction is by no means hazardous
one and it further suggests the question whether
corporate policy is not actually working for
that end.
"This is suggested not only by the persistent
adherence of the corporate magnates along the
course which is clearly recognized as tending
to create the popular demand. 1t has even
stronger support in the universal practice of
making stock and bond capitalization repre-.
sent two or three times the actual cost of re.
producing the property. Making railroad cap.
italzation represent three dollars for one OF
actual investment ir the words of William
Water Phelps, twenty years ago, or industrial
issues even greater proportion, accomplishes
neither operative nor financial strength. We
have seen in the past year that il is positive
weakness.
"But if the corporate maneuvers were contem.
plating and preparing for the time when popu-
lar sentiment should call for government con.
demnation and purchase OF their property, they
could hardly make better prima.facie prepa-
ration for getting tall price than by dropsi-
cal capitalization. They might not expect to
oct the full mar vaue Of their stocks and honds
in government securities, but they could rely
that they would get no less for making the to-
tai look big
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-01
Bryan's Advice to Democrats.

Last weeks Commoner contains a ringing
editorial from which we quote the following:
If the Democrats expect to win the confidence
of the people, they must propose an effective
remedy. 1t is not sufficient to rail at Republi-
cans or to ask them for a remedy. The people
are looking for relief, and they demand positive,
aggressive action The trust question can be
made an important issue in tn. coming cam
paipn if the Democrats will do their duty
Let ,h I'm call the attention of the country to
the question by refusing TO consider anything
until satisfactory action is taken. If the Re-
publicans are required to bring IN rule for
every measure, and are each time reminded that
the trusts will live, they will be forced to de-
cisive action or to abject apology. Cato, after
visiting Carthage, resolved never TO make
speech without declaring it as his opinion that
C,rthage should be destroyed. The Democrats
in the senate and house might we'll paraphrase
Cato's famous saying, and each day demand a
vote on a resolution declaring that "private
monopolies must be destroyed" The Kansas
City platform points the ay-will the Demo-
Gratis live up to that platform or run from it'
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-01

that they forced through the outrageous pro-
gram to seat fraudulent delegations in Atchison,
Jackson, Wyandotte and Miami counties. Be.
sides this, they had one of their number elect
ed one of the presidential electors.
The nomination of A. d. Walker for rail.
road commissioner was great blunder and a
political crime Walker was justly looked
upon by the people of the state as tool of the
railroads. His son is assistant general attorney
for railroad, selected to the position since
Walker was first appointed commissioner.
Walker wrs discredited aud defeated by the Re-
pubicans of his own county of Jackson, and
appeared in the convention with bogus dele
cation and railroad backing, which forced his
nomination.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-01
Japan and Her Ruler,

When in.1S63 the young mikado, the present
emperor of Japan, stepped out from his palace
at Kyoto to make royal journey to the present
capital, Toxic, it was the first time that the
Japanese people had seen their sovereign since
five hundred years before Julius Cesar was
born. In 1872 he travelled from Yokoma to
Toxic by rail, and when the train moved off
with the young emperor there rang out mel
ody which thrilled all hearts. 1t was the ma
tiona anthem of Japan, whose music was first
heard when savage tribes were hunting on the
Thames and on the Neva and when Rome was
mistress of the world.
The mkado, who as a boy knew almost
nothing of the existence of Europe, reads
Auenly at the age of fifty-four the literaures of
England, France and Germany.-From "New
Stars Rise Above the Pacific" by Peter Mac
Queen, i'll National Magazine for April.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-01

A little while ago, the Republicans of Kan
sas got up law that practically forces a man
to vote straight party ticket or lose his vote.
Now, some of the fellows who were so hot for
the law are up against it. An independent
candidate has no chance for election under the
Kansas ballot law. The law was passed to pre-.
vent fusion between Democrats and Populsts,
and now it acts as a boomerang and keeps Re-
publicans in the middle of the road. Bread
cast upon the waters will return. But if it hap
pens to be bitter, the fellow who cast it ought
not to be the first to kick.-Lawrence Gazette
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-01
Charley Scott a Prophet

The following is clipped from the New York
Sun:
"Suce Senator J. Ralph Burton, of Kansas,
was indicted by federal jury at st. Louis '"f
receiving So, 500 from the Rato Grain aud Sc
curities company to protect its Interests when II
was under investigation by the postoiilce depart
ment. Mr.. William Allen White, the author OF
famous editorial i'll the Empora Gazette, naS
been pointedly asked Whats the Matter with
Kansas?' Mr.. White admits that Burton is
the matter with Kansas and tells this story:
"sWhcn Burton was running for the senate,
he asked Congressman Scott, of Kansas, then
state senator, to vote for him. Alter some
'talkin up in the air. as the politicians say,
Scott replied:
"'Burton,4 simply can't do it; can't square
myself with my conscience.
Burton asked why.
"sWell, now, Pm going to be frank with you
Scott replied. Here's the situation: IT you
90 to the senate, I'm just afraid that when
Kansas goes kicking out in the grass OF the
front yard for her evening paper, she'll pick 1t
up and read that Burton has disgraced her.
NBurtOn must nave Cast ulS HuouOW oNiOAN
when his reputation was unknown outside OF
the state of Kansas; for Mr.. White says that
even those who admired him for his audacity
and snowy qualities could only hope, when he
was elected senator, that he would realize his
responsibility and reform.
"'But since his election, says Mr.. White,
he has disappointed his friends and astonshed
his most enthusiastic enemies by his courage
in wrong DOING
"Something must have been very wrong with
Kansas when as slick and fashy politician as
Burton, who had shown no qualifications for
the diguifed and useful office of senator, could
be elected as compromise candidate after
long contest in the legislature. One naturally
wants to- know, what was the nature OF the
compromise? What did the subtle and adroit
Burton offer, and has he delivered the goods?
His erratic and reckless course in Washington
has spread the impression that his work was
totally lacking in self-respect."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-01

Don't monkey with the carrier. According
to law, all United States mounted mal-cariers
have the right CT way on public highways
when on duty. This applies to rural mail
carriers as we'll as those in cities. The mount
ed mail-carrier's wagon cannot be driven into
bitches by heavy-loaded wagons without viola
ton of the United States mail law, and if a
collision results from failure to give the
mail-carrier the road, the offender is liable to
prosecution in the United States court.-Ex.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-01

The president of the Kansas board of health
repor,s that the ratio of births in the state is
Two boys to one girl We now understand the
meaning of sonny Kansas. s.-W Washington Post
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-01

A big cooperative store will be established
at Wichita.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-01

WE DO JOB PR1Nr1Ne-the best, too.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-04-01

LET us do your Job Printing.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
March ond. 1904
LOCAL ADDENDA.

WASTED :-io ou to send two cents postage for our free xray novelty to entertain your friends with. See the bones in your fingers, lead in pencil, yolk in egg, etc, etc. American Tel egraph College, 35 Adams St., Mem phis Tenn.
 Sour stomach, fnllness after eating tlatulence, are all caused by imperfect digestion. Prckly Ash Btters cOfreets the disorder at once, drives out badly digested food and tones the stomach liver and bowels. J. IL Dunavant, special agent,
 Secure the shadow ere the substance fades. The Chicago Att Company s photo car is here. Don't miss the Up- portunity. They are making the finest pictures ever made in Forrest City. Car on Choctaw tracks near depot, for a short time only.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
Notice of Confirmation.

NOTICE IS hereby giYen. that at tue May ~ tern Ie4. of the Chancery Court AS'r VI ktancls County. in ;he State of hrkansas. | v .il. under the provisions of Chapter - uf sau1els < Ifilrs Digest, apply to said Court for E decree confirming my tup to Res fri- West Half section Four. tii. in t0wnship Eve, ,5), north aud in Range i've. tA. cast. in VI. Francis County, Arkansas, containing 0s0 and q7-l00 acres.
 hold sad land through mean conveyances from Nj. T Clement who purchased the same statax sale made by the Collector CT St Francis county. Arkansas, on the Huh day of ] me. isai. which sale was made by authol Ky 9t law for the enforcement Of delinquent end unpaid taxes assessed against said tract of land for he year. 1893, and pursuant to which a deed was made to the said M. T. Clement, by T (. Folhre. clerk of the county court of st Francis county, Arkansas, on the 2Dth day 9f June, ls9d.
 1 call on all persons who can set up any right to the land so purchased. in epuse. luence of any irregularity or iniormality cpnueeteh With t,1s sad safe by the Collector 10 NJ Y. Clement, to show cause, fl any they lan at the said May term. l{D4. of the St. Francis Chancery Court, why the sale so made to the said NJ. T. Clement should not be confirmed.
 ELLA K. HOBBS.
 March 2nd 1904. 3-4 6t
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
A Startling Test,

To save a life. Dr. T. C.. Merritt, oi No. Mehoopany, Pa, made a startling test resulting In wonderful cure. He writes, ia patient was attacked with vio. lent hemorrages. caused by ulceratios oi the stomach. had often found Electric Bitters excellent for acute etomach and liver troubles so prescribed. them. The patient gained from the first, and has not had an attack in fl moDths.n Elec- tric Bttters are positively guaranteed for Dyspepsia, lndigestios, Constipation and R,,tney troubles. Try ihem Only soc by all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04

MT. and Mrs J. H. Csvanaugh. Of Palestine, wel in town "Wednesday on business III the Clerk ofiics. and gave us pleasant cal. Cavanaagh came from Illinois, is Republican,, and a good citizen, who las the welfare of Arkansas upyermost jn his mlnd. He has been here twenty years, and lived within three miles of where he lives now all that time. He thinks the fe- elect! ion of Jeff Davis would be C. lamity to the state.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04

We serve the very best of wines, h. quors and cigars over our bar, and treat every person alike. We appre- ciate your trade, an6 will extend reasonable courtesy to those who call. Try our Eggnog and Tom and Jerry. T. c. Folbre Jr., X Go.
 Brandon & Baugh have received the largest and best selected line of Spring Goods ever brought to Forrest City They would like for all of their cust0- mers and all of other firms custo- msrs to call and examine their stock. They can certainly put you next to the up-to-date wearing apparel. aud give prices that larger cities can't touch
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04

Charley Davis. soH of Mr. and Mrs T. A. k Davis of this county, was al most fatally injured by being knocked down by runaway horse, on Main and Madison streets, in Memphis, last Sat. urday. He had very narrow escape with his life. He was in company witt bis brother, Henry A. Davis, and N2r' crossing the street, when heightened teamed ran them down When picked up he was unconscious, and was taken to St. Joseph hospital for treatment We understand that he is getting along all right now.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04

Mr. c. w Leggett was taken criti- caly ill at his home on Thurday last week, and later suffered a paraiytic stroke, from which it is thought he ID ay not recover. He has been complaining all winter. and though his age is against him, he has. strong const;tu tion and may wear out the sickness and be able to get up. Mir. leggett is carpenter by trade, is well-known and highly esteemed, and has the sym pathy of the entire community.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
Sunday, March 6th, will be observed

Sunday, March 6th, will be observed AIS Bible Day throughout the Protestant world, it being the one hundredth ami Versary of the British and Foreign Bi- ble Society. This information comes to us officially from the American E bic Society, and a cali to all denominations to join Tn this celebration, The MethO dist Church of Forrest City will observe the day. Special sermons will be de liYered by the pastor. Sutj-ct of morn ing sermon, "Ihe Perpetuty of the B. oIe.' Evening, The Realization Of Bible Ideals" A cordial invitation is extended to all by the pastor.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
Happy. Healthy Children.

Any child can take Little Early RiSers with perfect safety. They are harmless. never gripe or sicken, and yet they are >o certain in results that robust constitutions requiring drastic means are never disep pointed They cannot fail 10 peri nm their mission and every sne who uses De- Wnts Little Early Rjsers prefer them to all other P'ils. They cure bulliousnrss. Sold by ]. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
Colds and Pneumonia.

One Of the most remarkable cases of : celd deep-seated on the lungs, caoslna pneumonia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude A Fenner, Marion, Ind. who was entirely cured by the use Of One Minute CoHgl Cure She says: "The coughing and straining so weakened me ttat l ran dowl in weight from l48 to Q2 pounds. l tree a number of remedies to no avail until used One Minute Cough Cure. Four bot ties Of this wonderful remedy cured mt entirely of the cough, strengthened my lungs and restored He to my norma weight, health and strength Sold b, J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
Cbf fcrrrsl Gitp Gimss
 HANDY OtGT & VADAKtN. fditcTp And Publishers.
Road Notice.

ao-lo> ss Esrehr given that VII present tC tae county court of ~t. francIs co, State ei dkansas, on the first day Of ths Aprll ierm. iyi petition asking that The puhlic roN,i .hIch now runs from the town of Madison Along the base of Crowley Ridise running Ioftner'y, through the Gibson place. thence s.onf near ihe foot of the EiSge t0 the south iIhe ot township north. iT Madison and johnson townships. county Of St. Francis. t}S ot Afkansas, be vacated.
 FEE F TRSFRY
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
TA Nam a Witch Hazel

The name N, Itch Hazel is much abused E. C. Dewitt < Co. Chicago, are the in ventors Of the original and only genuine Witch Hazel Sake. A certain cure for cuts burns, bruises, eczema, letter, piles, etc There are many commercials Of this salve, sons of which are dangerous, while they are all worthless. h buying Wtick Hazel Salve see That the nh ma C. De Witt x Co., Chicago, Is on thr box and a cure is certain Sold by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
READ IT THROUGH
'TWOuld Spol This Story to Tell IL
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Tn the f4e eadilnes.
 To use an eighteenth century phrase this IS an "o'er true tale Having hap pened m small Virginia town in the winter of 1902 II Is d story very much fl the present. Up to a short time ago Mre John E. Harmon. of Melfa Station. Va had no personal knowledge of the rare curative properties of Chamber ain 8 Cough Remedy. Last J4nuarv," she says, my baby took dreadful cold ard al one time l feared she would have pneu- mona. but one of my neighbors told ne hew this remedy had cured her littlr boy and began g'ying It to my baby at once and II soon cured her 1 heartily thai k the manufacturers of Chamber an 2 Cough Remedy for placing SO great a cure within my reach. 1 cannot recon . mend il loo highly or say too much in is favor. l hopr all nh0 read lhis waI trI II and be cOny need as 1 was" For sa . by J. I. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04

"Ia Louisiana,n at the opera house, Wednesday night. vas well patronized, nearly every seat being occupied. The play is the usual drama, with lovers and heavy villain, and is very neatly clothed in polished language. The La badies and Miss NauTromp were sue cidlly good. as were also the several specialties.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
Do You Want Strengthe

If you want to increase your streng l. you must add to and not take from the phy steal. In other words, the food that you eat must be digested, ass inflated and appropriated by the nerves, blood and tis
 sues before expelled from the intestines
 Kodol Dyspepsia Cure adds to the physi- cal. It gives strength to and builds up strength in the human system. IL is pleas ant to the taste and palatablp, and the only combination of digestants that vii. digest the food and enable the system tt appropriate ali of its health and strength giving qualities. Sold by J. T. Sanders
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
w ell Again.

The many friends of J ohn Blount will be pleased 10 learn that he has entirely re- covered from his attack of rheumatism Chamberlain Pain Balm cured hm af ,ei the best doctors in the town Monon, Ind had failed to give relief. The prompt rr- lief from pain which this liuiment afford. is alone worth many times its cost. Fol sale by ] T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
Mir. G WI. Brown Assistant Riqh,

MT G. W. l.. Brown, Assistant Right of Way Agent for the NJ ssoui Pacific Railway system, was in town couple of days the first of the week on bu.i- ness, and gave Us d pleasant call. He knows nothing of any proposed changes Tn the Iron Mountain tracks, and his visit here has nothing whatever To do with that matter. We touUd him to br a Very genial fellow, and were glad to make his aCQuAiutAnce
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
Made Young Again.

One of Dr. Kings New Life Pill. sach night for two weeks has put me in my teens again" writes D. II. Turner of Dempsey town, Pa. They're the best in the world for Liver. Stomach and Bowels. Purely vegetable. Never gripe. Only 25c by all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
E. A. Short has just received one of

F, A. Short has just received one of the latest improved engraving m chimes which accompllshes this work i1 vanons sizes and every style. It IS machine almost as complicated as d locomotive, and will engrave every thing from d wedding rlng to cvtlin plate. l. must be seen and tried to b- fully understood, and Mir Short invites the public to give him a call, and he will be pleased t0 show you the latest thing In improved machinery.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
Colds are Dangerous.

How otttn you hear it remarked: "Its only a cold and a few days later learn that the man IS on his back with pneu
 monia Fms Is ot such common occur renee that cold, however slight, should not be dlsrrgardrd. Chamberlain Cough Remedy eounteracts any tendency to
 wsrd pneumonia. It always cures and is pleasant 10 take. Sold by J. r. Sanders
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04

Judge II N. Hutton, of Mariann9 was in the clty Saturday ulght. eurouit to Cotton Plant Tn Woodruff county lo hold court H. IS as genial as usual, and entertained all who called upon him at the hotel Marion. He says Jeff Davis will scarcely black the board in Lee clunly. and that Il will be great mistake for the democratic party of Arkansas to violate the time houored unwritten principle of the party to elect man to third term for vel . nor w.. for one, Wouli like to hear Judge Hutton in speech on the Ssate campaign.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
Quick Are st.

J. A. Guledge, of Verbena, Ala, was twice in the hospital from a severe case of piles causing 24 tumors. After doctors and all remedies failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly arrested further infiamma ton and cured him. It c0nquers aches and kills pain. 33e, by all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
A Sure Thing.

IL IS said that nothing IS sure except death and taxes, but that is not aItogeth- IT true. Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption is sure cure for all lung and throat troubles. Thousands can tes- aty to that Mrs. c E. VanMetre, Of Shepherdlown, W. Va, says, "I had a severe case of Bronchitis and for a year tried every thing l heard of, but got nc relief. One bottle Of Dr. Kings New Dls
 covery then cured me ab>olutaly.' It. nfailibie for Group, Whoopnx Cough, Grip, Pneumonia and Cons sumption. Try |. lis guaranteed by all druggists
 Trial bottles free Reg. sizes 50r, SI %.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04

cures made by Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kid ney, liver and blad- der remedy.
 It is the great med ical triumph of tue nineteenth century ; discovered after years of scientific research by Dr. Kiliner, the eminent kidney and
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04
DO YOU GET UP
 WITH A LAME BACK ?

hl1uty frUuDIC MakIS fVu EuSSrabIe,
 Almost everybody who reads the news papers is sure to know of the wonderful
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04

bladder specialist, and is wonderfully successful i'll promptly curing lame back, uric acid catarrh of the bladder and Bright's Disease, which is the worst form of kidney trouble.
 Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not rec commended for everything but If you have kidney, liver or bladder trouble 1t will be found just the remedy you need. Il has been tested in so many ways, ill hospital work and i'll private practice, and has proved so successful in every case that special arrangement has been made by which all readers of this paper, who have not already tried it, may have a sample bottle sent free by mail, also book tell ing more about Swamp-Root, and how to fndout if you have kidney or bladder trou- ble. When writing mention reading this generous offer in this paper and send your address to Dr. kilmer Et
 & Co.,, Binghaniton. Ag5a7a4 ass.: 2. :.s::ss N Y. The regular .s fifty-cent and one sE.1ss..szsssfsoG E1ls:zsG dollar size bottles are Home of svampRoo.. sold by all good druggists. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmers Swamp Root, and the address, Binghanton, N. Y., on every bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-04

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