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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-31
Not Good. Policy.


From the Springfield Republican, Tariff Reformer.
Senator Colquitt and Congressman Stewart,
OF Georgia, have just given the country an exhibit
ton OF bigory and narrowness that is anything but
good political policy. In behalf of summer
school on the Chautauqua pan to be held about 20
miles from Atlanta. Editor Grady of that city wrote
to the senator and congressman asking them to in
vite Speaker Carlisle and Mr.. Mckinley to speak on
the tariff question. 1t was very good idea, ard
the right men were specified. Tho Invitation was
given to the speaker but Senator Colquitt wrote to
The managers of the assembly that he thought it
mot wise" to invite the Ohio congressman. And
pray, why not? The day is coming when the south
will welcome both sides of all questions and the
sooner the better. These Georgia politicians are
only damaging the cause of tariff reform, and writ
ing themselves down very small.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-31

o. C., Big Cane, La; ]. have a mule that has a
swelling in her hind legs or ankles; seems to lie
wore at times, then viii go down 70 It's natural
size; las never shown any lameness untn a few
days ago, and then only when che iIots. She Is
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-31

Mr. c. /. Rothenburg, the editor Of the New
England Staten Ieitung, 40 Lagrange street,
Boston, Mass, last month was the fortunate
owner Of oue-twenticth OF ticket 1886, which
drew the third capital prize Of $4,000, in tie
He was averse to saying anything about the
matter; but tie one remark he did make was /:
~ draw der prize and got der money. Now
leef me 'lone."- Boston (biass.) Record,
june %.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-31
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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-31

W. II. NJ, Childerburg, Ala: VIII it poison melons
10 put paris green on the vines before blooming to
destroy insects?
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-31

N. p R., Alexander City, Ala: l. What is the
cause of the forms dropping off of cotton as soon as
they are shaped? 3 What do you think about corn
when 1t has put on the last joint for the tassel and
gets blown down and water gets over it and the
buds twist up? do you think it will do to top it? g.
nave mule that cannot hear; what will restore the
hearing? have heard that glycerine would do it;
II SO, tell me, and if you know anything that will do
1t please tell me.
1. The causes are numerous. In the making
OF seed two things conspire-one little body
called the oyule, or little egg the other the
yellow dust of the flower. The yellow dust has
to act on the ovule before the latter will grow
into seed. If this (Which is called fertiliZa-
t1on) fails the fruit aborts, does not grow and
either dries up or falls off. There is reason to
believe that hard rain falling on cotton blooms
In the forenoon prevents fertilization and
causes shedding Of the young fruit or squares.
Sometimes worm pierces the young fruit and
kills it, and that causes it to drop off. But the
most general cause is either an inability Of the
plant to feed and perfect all the fruit it takes
on, or rapid growth which diverts food from
the fruit to stalk and leaves. In either of
these cases the young fruit aborts and falls Off
All that farmer can do to control the matter
Is first to feed the plant well, that it may have
the wherewithal to perfect its fruits-not crowd
IL lOO uuCl-CFOWQlng SHOrIe-lS Lue supply OF
food and water. Work it judiciously, not cut
Its roots (which would cut off its food supply
nor plow so as to promote rapid growth, when
abundant rain tends to make it grow more
rapidly than is desirable. We have seen a
crop Of cotton almost ruined by one injudicious
working. g. DO not know that we fully under
stand you. If you mean that the leaves have
twisted up together SO that the inner ones
cannot come through, topping is the only
available remedy. 3. Must know cause Of
deafness before we can prescribe. Some kinds
OF deafness cannot be cured.
J.W. NJ. Forsyth, Ca: In drawing off mill pond
find O sediment about two inches thick which,
when exposed TO the sun, cracks open; is free Of
grit sand; is as fine as -four. desire to know If
this can be utilized in anyway as to make good
fertilizer
The sediment is rich in matter and could be
nsed advantageously as the basis for a compost
Just as muck is. Three or more parts Of sedi-
ment one of acid phosphate and a half part Of
kainit would make a good compost. 1t would
not be necessary to add any heterogeneous matter,
as the sediment probably contains enough Of
that.
o. c., Big Cane la: !. have a mule that has a
swelling in her hind legs or ankles; seems to lie
worse at times then viii go down 70 It's natural
size; Las never shown any lameness untll few
Gays ago, ard then only when che tTots. She Is
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-31

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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-31
Farm Question Box.

J. s H.: What will cure warts on stockP I have
yearold calf that is covered with them. 1t looks
like 1t might have che thousand on it.
Warts are not readily cured by internal med
acation, because it is not known what produces
them. You might try arsenic ointment rubbed
on limited portion of the body at a time. One
part of arsenic to four of lard is the usual pro-
portion. 1t must be we'll rubbed on. In some
cases simply greasing warts persistently will
remove them.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-31

If you have made up your mind to buy Hoods
Sarsaparla do not be induced to take any
other. Hoods Sarsaparilla is peculiar med
ieine, possessing, by virtue OF its peculiar COM
bnatiOn, proportion and PREPARATION, curative
power superior to any other article of the kind
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
HOISINGTON HASH.
From the Echo.

FROM the EchO
John Dramer wears big grin on his
face-nine pound boy at his house.
Mr.. Houck, of Wichita, is visiting
his brother, A. S. Houck of this place.
J. a. Markley who has been very
low with infiamatory rheumatism is
reported to be much better.
The nice weather has brought me-
chanics into demand again as there is
a great deal of building being done.
Rev. Haskis, of this place has been
holding series of meetings in the
Humphrey school house southeast of
here the past week.
In answer to telegram announcing
that her father was at the point of
death, Mrs. T. E. Mallory left for
Madison, Mo-, on Sunday evening.
The well work is progressing rapidly.
F. NJ. McElfish the foreman has had
the misfortune to sprain his ankle, but
he is pushing the work just the same.
The pumping department isOpperated
by C. o. Yarrel, of Holden, Mo-, who
keeps the pumps running night and
day to keep the water out of the way
of the diggers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
POLITICAL DRIFT.

Twenty-Five years of republican law,
and things getting worse for the poor
man, and better for the rich, all the
time Sterling Times.
The Standard Oil Company is said
to be moving heaven and earth to
thwart Cleveland's denomination. This
fact alone should rally every honest
man to his support.
The Cincinnati Enquirer: ''Strange
that no one has hitherto suggested
that the quickest way to dispose ofithe
surplus is to recall the exiled Canadian
colony and give them a chance" This
does very well, but the quickest way to
get rid of the surplus is to turn it over
to the Blaine crowd.-Wyandott Her
dld
When Mr.. Cleveland quietly suggests
that stockings for the poor mans fam
lily and winter overcoat for the poor
man himself are very much more i'm
portant necessaries of life and should
be cheapened, Blaine gives convul-
sive scream and declares free ''chaw"
is all he can grant, and his big heart al
most bursts at the thought of giving
that much.-New York Herald.
Senator Plumb came to the front last
week with an attack on the administra-
tion, but we think that he regretted his
cfo xxrIn nry1,
with him. Plumb, speaking of the
surplus, complained that Cleveland
vetoed the river and harbor bill, which
would have spent s14, 100000. In re-
ply Vest said that 1.-the most virulent
attacks upon that bill had come from
Plumb. He had fought the bill by sec
tions and in the aggregate, had ridi-
culed it and denounced it and voted
against it. The executive had only
acted in the line of the senator's argu-
ments. The president had it in his an
nual message defined, and sharply de-
fined, the issue between the two great
parties, and he (Vestl indorsed that
message from beginning to end. He
was prepared to 60 into the canvass
upon it and whatever the result might
be, declared now, publicly, that if the
President had dona nothing less than
write that message he had proved him.
self to be an honest patriotic man, and
worthy of the leadership of any party
that ever existed in the history of this
country. Parsons Palladium.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
PAWNEE ROCKETS.

From the LEADER.
Reports from south of the river say
that the wheat is in excellent condi-
tion.
Miss Mollie lies commences her
duties in district No. II, near OlnitZ,
on Monday.
The merry music of the anvil is one
of the reminders of the approaching of
spring.
VIII Ferger, tonsorial artist, of
Great Bend, shook hands with Pawnee
Rock friends Sunday.
A gentleman who has been over the
county pretty thoroughly says he never
saw wheat looking better at this sea-
son.
A merry throng of young people met
at the residence of L. Johns on
Wednesday evening and spent pleas
ant evening with games and taffy.
George Wynkoep, living west of
town, is hauling his wheat to market.
He had 1 900 bushels of No. 3, Turkey
wheat, and is getting 81 cents for it.
Register Brownlee, of the Larned
land Office, is in Washington, d. c.
The appointment of Stockslager as
commissioner of the general land Office
makes Brownlee everlastingly solid
with the administration, he being an
old-time friend of the commissioner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
THE beantifpl Kansas weather still

THE beautiful Kansas weather still
continues. One day the clouds will
shift threateningly about and appear
to be gathering for storm; but the
genial sun will heep from beneath their
changing borders, and in a few hours
the sky will be again clear an another
perfect day will be recorded. 1t is not
an unusual thing nowadays, to see
men in their shirt sleeves upon the
streets, and one almost looks to see the
ladies coming out in white lawns and
bright sun-shades. The italian cline
predominates.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
ELLINWOOD EARMARKS.

From the Express.
This week has been almost like
spring time again.
The carpenters hammer is again
heard on every corner.
Mr.. Baker, who has been very sick
for the past few weeks, is again able
to be out.
1t is rumored that another wedding
will soon take place in our midst. 1t
looks us though the girls were not
going to be so backward as the BOYS
have been.
Rev. Israel Harris, on the 26th
inst. died in the county poor house.
His remains will be entered In the
EllinwoOd cemetry on Saturday, the
28th, at one o'clock.
A large crowd was present at the
meeting of the G. A. r. boys on Sat
urday evening last, and, after some
very interesting speaking and singing
was listened to, the following officers
were elected: F. r. Young, adjutant;
DR.. K. w. Barr, sergeant major; H.
w. Burchfeld, quartermaster ser
geant. After the installation of of
fcers, supper was served, consisting
of hot coffee, baked beans, etc., to
which all did ample justice. After
supper the hall was cleared and a
general good time was enjoyed by
those who delight in shaking the fan
tastic toe, which was continued until
about twelve o'clock, when all de-
parted for their respective homes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
can candidates, at the late county cleo

can candidates, at the late county cleo
ton.
Wonder what the denizens of the ice
clad and snow bound east think of this
weather as they pass through or stop
in the Sunfower state? Perhaps it
strikes them that the tales of ''suffer-
ing. ''of which they read in the preju-
diced eastern papers was a little exag-
erated-just little.
Oh, say Reuben, you can't evade
it; you really can't now. We are all
watching to see when you go to town,
and then, if the cigars don't suffer it
will not be our fault. (For the benefit
of others We will explain that she is a
girl, and arrived at Mr.. r. Nelson's
place last week.
BUCKEYE.
P.S. 1 retract. The tales of suffer
ing in Kansas from the effects of the
blizzard are not wholly unfounded. 1
have since writing the above discover
ed narrowing tale of suffering even
in our immediate neighborhood. It is
in connection with a steer belonging to
Mr.. A. B. So-and-so. When the spinal
veterbrae of the winter receive frac-
ture, the connection will be severed,
undoubtedly. B.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
CLARENCE.

Hear the wheat grow.
Miss Mary Webster was out from the
metropolis Monday.
Mr.. II. Ward took run up from
Pawnee Rock, Saturday.
That makes eight for Mr.. VIM. Ga
geIman-it's girl.
Mr.. w. Compton is still confined to
his bed with rheumatism.
Mr.. James was out from the city on
business, last Wednesday.
Let US hear more from Bar-Vi-er,
that is, L mean Albert.
y musical soiree was pleasant event
in this neighborhood, last week.
Mr.. Charlie Cline is preparing to
commence the erection of his new
blacksmith shop.
Mr.. Martin has enclosed the lawn
which surrounds his residence, with a
fancy picket fence
Mr.. Hans Christensen has added to
the appearance of his residence, by ap-
plying a new coat of plaster.
Cattle and hog buyers who come out
from the Bend expecting to purchase
stock from the farmers at a discount,
owing to the alleged scarcity OF feed, .
get left about as bad as the Republi-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
Training Bird-dOgs.

Last summer, when the chickens
were getting rather numerous in Red
wing vicinity, H. T. Smith began to
make numerous inquiries for a bird
dog, in order to avail himself of the re-
sources of the field. BY trading around,
in various ways, he had supplied him
self with two double-barreled breech-
loading guns, belts, and other sporting
accessories and lacked in but one par
ticular- a good bird-dog-
He chanced to visit the town of
Great Bend on one occasion, and was
approached by ex-attorney c. F. Diffen-
bacher. of the firm of Diffenbacher &
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

y PHILADELPHIA man has figured
out that the jaw of an average man
who lives to be sixty-five years old, will
travel just 1O7 miles in his life time, in
the mastication of food, chewing to-
bacco and general conversation. When
asked to make the same calculation
concerning an average woman's jaw,
he declined positively, saying that life
is too ShOrt.f
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
Barton County Ahead.

The report of the State Board of
Agriculture, for the quarter ending
December 31st, 1887, is before us. 1t
is full of valuable statistics. and makes
showing for Kansas that, even in an
''off year. like 1887, we should indeed
be proud of.
Following is an extract from the
crop statistics, showing the seven eoun-
ties which sowed the greatest number
of acres to winter wheat, and the num-
ber bushels harvested and value of the
nIOdtIof-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

THE Board of Directors of the Great
Bend Gas s. Fuel Company held a
meeting Saturday evening in Captain
Lewis Office and discussed several
matters of interest, among which was
the locating of the first prospecting
well. Another meeting will be held
shortly, when it is thought the loca-
tion will be fixed upon, and the ma
chinery for boring is expected any day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
SourHERN Kansas produces as good

SOUTHERN Kansas produces as good
blue grass and other tame grasses
as can be found on the globe. The en-
tire profits of many farmers in the mid
die states is derived from the tame
meadows, and when our farmers give
more attention to this department then
net earnings will be materially in
creased. Sow more tame grasses and
plant more trees.-St. John Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

The Herald printed the health officer
report for 1887, last Saturday. Perhaps
it believes in the maxim of "better
late than never. ."-Garden City Democrat
IT MAY be better late than never; but
just what interest the citizens of Garden
City can take in the aboriginal report
of hundred years or more ago, rather
nuZZleS lis.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

AN EXCHANGE says: The Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe company has de-
cided to buy 100000 bushels of seed
wheat and ship it to the western coun-
ties of Kansas, charging nothing for
the transportation, and selling the
wheat to farmers, taking in payment
notes due in one year at s per cent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

A VALUABLE addition to our refer
renee library is the Chicago Daily
NescS Almanac and Political Register
for 1888. 1t is full to overflowing with
valuable information to everyone, and
therefore a mighty handy little book to
have around.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

THE idea of extending the Kansas
lines so as to take in No-man's-land is
not bad one. Bringing that country
under the laws of Kansas would give it
better laws than could be brought
about in any other manner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

A FEW ladies have already registered,
and it would be we'll for all the ladies
of the city to remember that if they
wish to vote at the city election in the
spring, as it is their privilege to do,
they should not neglect to register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
Why VIII YEP
II. C.. BENKE.

There is something peculiar about
he American people in their willing
ness to be gulled. Barnum, the
greatest and most successful Snowman
of the world, says that We were made
to be humbugged, and it would seem
that in a great measure he is right.
We have, in this city, men in all
branches of business who are honest,
square dealing, and who only want
reasonable profit on the sale of their
goods. They are men who came here
as pioneers; who have stood by the peo-
pie of Barton county through all the
difficulties and hardships of the earlier
days, and who, know that they have
in most cases made reasonable head
way in their business, are in still better
shape to stand by their friends in the
times of financial strains. And they
will do it, are doing it this winter.
Now, what we ask is this: Why will
the people of this county-and city
too-permit themselves to buy articles
through eastern men or their represen-
tatives; listening to their blandish-
ments, their false representations, and
purchase goods which they could get
from our own merchants, paying as
general rule more for such goods than
is asked by our own dealers? Our at
tention was recently called TO this
matter through learning that num-
Der of farmers had been purchasing
wind mills through agents of eastern
houses; paying from $50 to $500 for
machines which could have been
bought from our local dealers for at
least one-third less. 1t is true they
bought on long time; but they gave
notes, and these notes have been
placed on record and stand as a lein
upon the farms where such machinery
has been put up. Doubtless there are
many men who would not buy imple-
ments or machinery if they thought
claim upon their title to the land would
be made of record; but they appear to
forget all that when a smooth talker
tackles them and begins his persua-
siOns and explanations, and they often.
purchase what they do not want, pay
ing more fore it than they would have
to pay our home dealers, and sending
the profits in the transaction all out Of
the country.
Why will you do it? Reflect, and re-
member that it is the first duty of man.
to stand by his home, to assist his
neighber who in turn will assist him;
keep this truth in mind; that a business
man or firm that can send men
throughout the country to solicit per-
sonally, your patronage are, making a
big profit out of it else they would not
do it.
Wanted About 80 able bodied,
pOrtIy men and boys to sit on the
railing on the east side of the ODera
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

How MANY weeds will you allow to
grow in your garden or on your farm
this year? And how many are you now
cultivating in your heart and grating
upon your immortal soul? Now is a
good time to study this question over.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

THIS PART of Kansas will have a
wheat and corn boom next year. The
prospects were never better in Edwards
county than they are now. Those who
sOwed wheat last fall will be handsome
ly rewarded when the harvest time
comes.-Kinsley Graphic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

A KANSAS paper, summing up what
town should have, makes use of the
following language: More unanimity,
faith in the future, fewer talented liars,
fewer men who know it all, more faith
in one another's honesty, fewer who
are playing to get even, public place
for GROWERS to soak their heads, and a
splitting on the slate and a rubbing out
of old scores, old grudges, and old per-
sonal, political and business difficult
ties.'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

THE many blacksmiths and repair
ing shops in the city are now running
at their full capacity, which shows
that the sturdy yeOmanry are preparing
to tickle old mother earth aud make
her smile again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

THE sad intelligence reaches us that
Lon Beard, editor of the Kinsley
Graphic, died at the Kinsley House,
Monday the 23d inst, of pneumonia
fever. His remains were shipped to
his old home in Illinois OH Wednesday.
An able newspaper man is lost to west
ern Kansas by the death of Mr.. Beard
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

THE fame of Kansas is world wide.
Puck says in Italy children are taught
that when they die they will go to
Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

THE Kansas Farmer, though an ex-
cellent farm paper, is killing its useful
ness in Kansas by it's support of Blaine
and his doctrines. 1t is sadly forget
ting its mission when it devotes whole
columns to the support of the greedy
monopOlists and heartless trusts and
combinations which united to rob the
farmers of this broad land of their well
earned money. One day the Farmer
will see the error of its course, and
that before many months have rolled
bV