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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14

Omaha man-"Been to the women's
congress at Washington, eh? What
is it for? Distinguished female-"To
remove the evils that cry aloud"
"Well it is high time. For my part 1
cant see why women of sense should
take baby to the theatre anyhow.
There is law against throwing the
carcasses of dead animals into the
streams of water in Kansas. No per-
son should do an act of this kind even
though he thinks they will float down
stream. There are other towns down
the stream and may be using the
water for drinking and other purpos-
es.
Lady purchaser: "Now, please
do not ask me after [ have bought
what 1 want, if there's anything else.
If want anything else, l can re-
member to ask for it without being re-
minded that there is something else
that may want. Do you under
stand?" Salesman; "Yes'm, ANY,
thing else?"
There has not been in years, such
a scarcity of cattle and hogs in central
and western Kansas as at the present.
Our shippers and butchers say that
they have been throughout many
counties and it is hard work to buy
cattle or hogs, on account of the
scarcity. and the farmers having them
refusing to sell.
A good newspaper is at all times do.
ing the town in which tit is located
great good. 1t helps to promote its
growth, speaks kind words about its
citizens abroad, and as a rule is ever
foremost in aiding every worthy enter
prize. Every live land owner, mer>
chant, and professional man knows:this
and lends his aid to give the paper
life, support and circulation.
Tuesday, at Portage City, Wiscon-
sin, Miss Winnie Davie of that place
was married to r. G. Gaily, Of this
city. Miss Davie is a sister of Mrs.
T. T. Rhodes and visited here last
summer and made many friends.
Mr.. Gaily is one of our popular young
men. Their many friends congratu-
late aud wish them a bright and
happy future. 1t will be several days
before they arrive in this city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14
STRAIGHT AND TRUE.

The public knows that the New York Store
partially destroyed by fire. The public also
knows that the thousands of dollars worth of goods
which have been sold since the beginning of the
great Fire Sale, have been the best and cheapest
goods sold in this city. There are yet many
thousands of dollars worth of dry goods clothing,
carpets Shoes hats and furnishing goods still left
and all should be sold off before August LIST. Please
remember that afford to sell these goods at
the inventoried prices, because the difference what
they actually cost, aud what we are now selling
them at, has already been paid to us by the insure
ance companies. There is not a single item in our
store but what now be had at considerable less
than the goods actually cost. Please bear in mind
that this is no advertising scheme but straight,
genuine Fire Sale where you can get good goods on
which the insurance companies have helped you by
paying at least onethird of the actual worth of your
purchases for you. We want to sell off the stock as
possible and will sell all goods alike at the
same sweeping reductions. We not quote you
prices because there is not enough in the pa
pers to do So But be sure to come in and convince
yourself that the place to buy your goods and buy
them cheap, is at che
NEW YORK STORE,
j. D. Wiener, Proprietor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14
Jeptha's Daughter.

The Dramatic Cantata Jeptha and
his Daughter will be given at the
Opera House, June Goth. Fifteen
principal characters and chorus repre-
senting Jewish Soldiers, Maidens,
Heralds, etc. etc. In three acts.
Act Jewish Place of Assembly
in Mizpeh. Scene Camp of Jep-
tina in Mizpeh. Scene "a Stormy
night upon the Battle Field, Eloni's
Death.
Act II,-Scene 1.-Maidens OF
Israel upon the mountains waiting the
return of their victorious heroes,
gathering flowers, singing, dancing
and ringing timbrels.
Act III.-Scene place of sac
ri6ce in Mizpeh.
Admission % cents. Reserved
seats without extra charge. Doors
open at 7:3O. Performance begin:
promptly at 8:15. Refreshments will
be served between the acts and after
Cantata. Tickets on sale at Shaw &
Wilson's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14
"The Debate on the Tariff"

The Kansas City Times has just
published a neat pamphlet entitled
The Debate on the Tariff" which
contains President Cleveland's message
to Congress, Mr.. Blaine's criticism on
the message, and all the principal
speeches delivered this session for and
and against the Mills Tariff Bill. AS
a campaign document it is invaluable.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14
Darbys PrOphylactie Fluid I'm ease
Of Accidents, for Burns, ScaTds,
Cuts, Wounds. etc.

It's prompt use will invariably re-
lieve pain, promote healing and pre-,
vent Erysipelas, Gangrene, or Proud
Flesh. Owing to the cleansing and
purifying qualities of the Fluid the
most obstinate Ulcers, Boils, Carbun.
cles, and Running Sores are rendered
pure and healthy and speedily cured,
no other application being necessary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14
University of Virginia

SUMMER LAW LECTURES mime weekly
begin I2th of July 1885, and end 18th of September
Have proved Of signal uSelst, tn students who de-
sign to pursue their studies At this or other Law
School; I'd 70 those who propose 10 read privately
and Sd, practitioners who have not had the advan-
tage of systematic instruction. For circular apply
tP- o. CniveTSdty of Va } 20 JOHN b. MINOR. Prof
Com. and Stat. Law. 81
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14

The celebrated "W. L. Douglas So
Shoe," also a full line of other adver
tised foods may be found at his agents,
"The Boston," Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14

A bargain is offered in an 80 acre
tract of land, seven miles west of Great
Bend, in Liberty township, well inn
proved. One mile from school, house
1920 and 12x20-6 rooms; granary
12x22, COW stable, horse stable; shade
and fruit trees; all under fence; Is
acres in pasture. Will be a bargain
for cash. Call at or address this
Office. 45-6m.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14
District court will only last thi,

District court will only last this
, week.
s II. E. Smith came down from Red
Wing district Monday.
. Cantata, "Jeptha's Daughter" next
Wednesday,, the Goth.
Garden vegetables of all kinds are
quite plenty in the city now.
J. A. Mcconnell, a stock buyer of
Mcpherson, is in the city.
Barton county will have lots of
wheat, even with partial crop.
The Barton county institute prom
ises to be very interesting this year.
Mr.. Swift, of the Hutchinson cor
nice works, is in the city on business.
Charlie iced. q brother of Ed L.,
is here on a visit from Sereas, New
Mexico.
One hundred and one-fourth per
cent is what Great Bend city bonds
are bringing.
A. J. Redmon, of La Crosse, ex-
sheriff of Rnsh county, is attending
court here this week.
S. E. Tyrrell. of Emporia, first
class barber, has accepted position in
the barber shop of Ed Grail.
Captain Hannum took in Stafford
tuesday, to make a bid on a large
bank building for that town
Two more guests are sojOurning in
the bastile.-plain drunk. and unlaw-
full manipulation of beer key.
i. H. Morehouse will go to Hutch
I@son Wednesday, as we understand to
go into business with his brother.
Prof. Six is now teaching the Paws
nee Rock band, being in that village
three or four evenings in the week.
John Zehrbaugh, the north side
carriage painter, is turning out fine
work in the way of carriage painting.
1t has been rumOred that the Paw
nee Rock Leader will be turned into a
Union labor organ at an early day.
David Roberts, tailor with E. G.
Kent, has been very i'll for the past
few days at the Grand Central hotel.
How much interest is centered
around bunch of nice looking wheat
heads exhibited on the streets nova
days?
A. l.. Miller went to Ellinwood
Monday on business concerning the
new school building to be erected
there.
Dear people, don't think because
the bars got down last year, the stock
is all going to stray away again this
year.
Mrs. Mahala Allison, Of Ell Dorado,
mother of Mrs. D. r. Jones and Mrs.
S. B. Hale, is here on visit with
relatives.
When you want old papers do not
forget that this office has got them ga
plenty"-for sale at twenty cents q
lhundred.
H. NJ. Kline will Immediately COM
mence the erection of an iron-clad
stable in the rear of his business block
.on Main street.
Monday evening the council will
receive cealed bids for the sprinkiing
of Main street from the Union to the
Santa Fe depot.
The colored Odd Fellows are max
ing arrangements tn have festival at
their hall in this city on the evening
of the 4th of July.
All applicants for stand privileges
I'm the park on the 4th. will apply to
the chairman of the committee on
grounds, G. w. Mitchell.
Dare ia change your mind, con fess
,mur error and alter your conduct
whenever YOU are convinced that yor
a re wrong.-Sc 6ool Journal
Ladies' Aid Society meets with
Mrs. Bosworth, tuesday, June 18th
at 3 o'clock p. m.
M. E. SrERETT, Sec'y
MIR. j. K. Lapsley in rapidly push
ling to completion the ncat new cot
4age for MofFott Bros. in the nortf
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14
City and County.

"The world is growing better every day,
And honest men abound, )" some people say,
But still the finest apples of the crop,
When packed in barrels somehow get on top.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-06-14
FOR BARGAINS

In Moving Machines and Binding
Irvine, go to
loft THE ST.. JOHN & MARSH Go.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
A FINE POINT IN DUELLING,

Wherein a short-Armed Man Has an Ad-
vantage Over One with Long Arms.
Harrisburg Telegraph.
My Virginia friend--T was going to say my old
Virginia friend but he is only forty-five. and
doesn't live in old Virginia, but in West Vir-
ginia-was telling of the code duello in the
South He raised his hat, and, with his fore
finger. traced deep on his forehead just at
the roots of his hair. 1t looked as if made by
red-hot brand.
"That" said he, .was received in a duel. The
duel is going out of fashion in Virginia, but
there are still some hot-headed men who think
that their wounded honor can only be satisfied
with blood"
Said I: ..How did you get that SCARF
Said he: an tell you. / was making a
stump speech one night in the heat OF political
campaign Excitement ran high, but was keep
ing my temper right along anc never got angry
at the frequent Interruptions. In the crowd was
a man who was power IN the community. and
he was just drunk enough to be offensive. He
had interrupted me several times and l passed
it off good naturally, until at last he said some
thing that stung me. Well, am Vlrginian
born and bred and answered back that when
he was made his mouth was put In the wrong
place, that it should have been fastened on top
of his head and filed with hogs lard and saw
dust There was no WIT IN the reply-lt was
brutal but ir turned the laugh on the fellow,
and / knew was in for It. The next day he
sent me a challenge, and | accepted, nam
ing pistols at ten PAGES He was good
shot. and know that am. We were both ex-
cited, ard, when We got the word to fire. both
pistols cracked at the same instant. / shot him
through the lungs. and the ball from his pistol
struck me the forehead. poughed this scar.
and glanced upward had aimed to shoot him
through the leg, but the pistol jerked up with
the pressure on the trigger, and the ball went
through the body. He had aimed to shoot me
through the breast but his pistol went I'D from
the same cause, and struck me on the forehead
I'm glad to say he did not die, and haven't a
better friend in the world"
Then my Southern friend explained to me that
ashort-armed man fired quicker than long
armed man, because the distance from brain to
the finger tip less; and he also said that the
better class of people in the South were bent on
extinguishing the dueIlo, and its death was only
a matter of time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
The Tobacco Habit.
Kansas City Times.


Two Con gressmen, the one from Texas the
other from Massachusetts, fell to discussing at
the club, the other day, thewell-worn subject of
the tobacco habit The Texas man, like many
of his Southern colleagues, is inveterate
chewer. His friend from Massachusetts is, on
the other hand oUtspoken and fond of using
very strong language whenever the subject of
chewing tobacco is preached.
'.--other -" said he, lis it possible that
you chew tocacco?"
II must confess do" the other quietly re-
piled.
''Then I would quit it, SIR" sententiously con-
t1nued the Massachusetts man. ut is un-
gentlemanly practice-an uncleanly one To-
baccoi Why. even hog wouldn't chew it."
Now. brother from the land of baked beans,
cod and culture" resumed the Texan, in his
drawing manner. ''do you chew tobaccoT
mo. sir" emphaticaliy declared the other,
almost with indignation; mo. sir. do not"
"Then. pray" asked the Texan, he lazily
changed the guild from his right jaw to the
left, (which is more like the hog, you IL"
It is needless to add that the Massachusetts,
man, after that sally, stood treat for the crowd.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
How to Grow Fodder Corn.

Correspondent Country Gentleman.
Sow in drills thirty-two inches apart, eight or
ten kernels to the foot on land that will insure
a growth of seven to ten feet in height. Keep
ground mellow and free from grass and weeds
by early cultivation. Cut when the tassels are
fully formed. Ten days delay will injure the
quality. Cut with reaper, letting the rakes run,
but not to throw off the Stop the team
when we'll loaded, and draw the corn off at one
side, and around the piece. On the next
round leave the punches little back of the first
ones and not tangled together. In this way the
is in large lunches in rows, and can be
cooked very rapidly. Cock directly. in two
or three days, in large cocks. 1t must be cooked
in the green state. Let the cocks stand four or
Eve weeks, and then place in stacks seven feet
wide. ten feet high and any length convenient
The stacks easily be cut into sections with
the hay-knife. Rain will never penetrate cocks
or stacks if they are put IN fair shape. The
fodder can be stacked ON the field. using mud
sled to draw it the distance required. or it may
be drawn on a low wagon and stacked near the
barn. Two men working together can lay the
corn on the wagon rack in regular order like
bundles, side and then the other No man
is needed on the load. So loaded, it can be
readily removed to the stack.
have had many years experience in raising
corn both for grain and fodder, and have prac-
ticed nearly oil the methods described in the
papers, planting in hills and drills, thick and
thin, with cars and without, with seed of our
common field corn, of Western and Southern
corn, and of early and late sweet corn, but for
economy of labor and perfection of FODDER, my
present method Is by far the best.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
storm Proverbs.

Boston Journal.
When oxen or sheep collect together as If
they were seeking shelter, storm may be
expected
Domestic animals stand with their heads from
the coming storm
Foxes barking at night indicate storm
Peafowl utter loud cries before storm, and
select low perch.
Wild geese flying over in great numbers indi-
cate approaching storm.
When a heavy cloud comes up in the south
west and seems TO settle back again, look out for
. storm.
Red clouds at sunrise indicate storm.
A long strip of clouds called Salmon or
Noahs Ark. east and west, is sign of stormy
weather, but when is extends north and south,
it is sign of dry weather.
North and south the sign of drought.
East and west the sign of blast.
II the clouds be of different heights, the sky
being grayish dirty blue, with hardly any
wind stirring the wind. however changing
from west to south or sometimes to southeast.
without perceptibly increasing in force. expect
storm.
The aurora, when very bright, indicate
storm.
Goals becoming alternately bright and dim
indicate approaching storms.
Fire always burns brighter and throws out
more heat just before storm, and is hotter
during a storm.
It is said that blacksmiths select stormy
day IN which to perform work that requires ex-
ira heat
SCOT burning on backof chimney indicates
storm.
Distant sounds heard with distinctness during
the day indicate rain.
Sound travelling far and wide
stormy day will betide.
The weather usually moderates before q
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
Another Hoosier Literary Teller"

Denver hepuDHCan
DIR. John Clark Ridpath, of Greencastle In
diana. delivered able and entertaining lecture
at Unity Church last night on "A Fight with
Force" DR.. Ridpath is an eloquent, forceful
speaker. with peculiar ta,ent for lecturing.
Whatever he says is entertai ming. and his quick
changes from the grave to the gay and from the
serious to the lighter and more poetic phases of
his topic go to compose a delightful evening.
There was large audience present the mem
bers of which were very enthusiastic. DR.. Rid
path will give three more lectures at Unity
Church. His subject tonight will be Catherine
of Russia" Monday night he will speak on DIR.
Hamilton" and Tuesday night on rs History q
Scieuce2"
DR.. Ridpath has been connected with the De
PAW University at Greencastle for the past
fifteen years During that time he has occu-
pied the chair of history and political philosophy
and has been vice president of the institution.
He is the author of eleven books His history
of the United States has had a sale of 375, 000
copies. His latest work. history of the world,
has had in the eighteen months that have
passed since its publication an equally hatterinG
recaption.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29

New York Mail and Express.
The return of Tennie G. Clafiin as Lady Cook,
Vlscountess of Montserrat, has revived a good
many old stories in Brooklyn. where she and
her sister, Victoria Woodruff now Mrs. Bid.
dulph Martin, brought INTO undesirable
prominence in the days of the Beecher-Tilton
scandal Mrs. Beecher and Lady Cook met
face to face upon the street few days Since.
Not muscle in Mrs. Beecher's serene face
moved. and it was thought she did not recognize
the woman who has been in England fifteen
years. Lady Cook has not altered greatly,
either Her bair has turned little gray since
the days when she got herself elected colonel
in the National Guard and rode down Broadway
st the head of 600 negro troops. but she is vi
yacions as ever and full of tales of tbs
wonderful things the Cooks and the Martins
mean to accomplish in America Mrs. Tiltoa,
who lives in great retirement in Brooklyn, is
said TO be out of health and much agitated by
the revival of old memories Lady Cook has
learned to dress while abroad, and her tea
gowns and her bonnets excite respectful ap-
plause.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
As to Celery.

Germantown Telegraph.
Why do so many farmers deprive themselves
of the luxury of celery their tables7 To
many 1t it almost as unknown as it was to the
IrIshwoman who, for the first time, saw man
eating it at hotel table and exclaimed, indig-
nantly. '.See, the blaekguard is eating the bou-
ouet' Whatever is good and highly priced by
the epicure should be on his table. and not do
as come foreigners do, sell all he raises that is
marketable and keep the balance for himself
Celery be raised if careful attention is
paid to instruc tions given by those having ex-
perimental kn owledge. There are now excel
lent kinds which self blanching. and for
that reason are desirable. The chief trouble,
in my opinion. in the failure to success is get
ting it started. It is very slow to terminate,
and likewise very slow to grow at firt, there
fore it is necessary to plant the seed very early
in the spring, SO to have plants suitable to
transplant by the middle of June. The surest
way for the novice is TO buy the plants from the
greenhouse. Then select the richest corner in
your garden and set the plants in rows about
six inches apart Cultivate every few days.
If You do not raise the self branching, when you
cultivate draw the earth about the plants to
one-third their height. For winter use put in
sand in YOUR cellar.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29
Winter Vegetables.

Philadelphia Record.
small plot of ground, with suitable hot-beds
and cold frames, can be made to yield quite a
supply of green food in winter OR early spring
While the fall is the proper time for preparation,
yet early spring. or even in midwinter, vege-
tables may be forced for the table or advanced
in growth to permit of being transplanted
to the tho open ground soon the weather
will permit. The seeds of tomatoes. cabbage
and egg plantssmay be sown now. Elephants
are very tender. and the slightest cold will kill
them. The potato beetle is very fond of them
and will destroy them quickly when in the open
ground Lettuce Is very hardy plant and will
thrive IN a.cold frame. Even the south side of
a sheltered place in the open air will allow them
to grow and thrive. One of the best and hardest
of winter vegetables is spinach 1t is really a
winter plant and ii grown now it should be sown
thickly in cold frame, the fall is the proper
time to put in the seed 1t requires but very
slight covering, and freezing does It but little, if
any, damage; but it should be grown
dry location. 1t may be cut throughout
the whole winter If the snow should not
prevent A hardy and quick growing green veg
etable is mustard. 1t may be sown very early.
and terminates in about week if the ground be
somewhat warm. Il is very tender when cut
young, and can be grown with but very little
labor. Kaie is smooth. tender vegetable when
cooked, and also stands a slight frost It must
be considered that ir order to get tender vegeta-
bles they should be grown quickly. and not al
lowed to approach the seeding stage; hence it is
often the case that hot-beds superior to cold
frames. The lettuce, for instance, may be
grown every month in the year, but it grows
slowly in very cold weather, only holds what
il has secured and becomes more or less tough,
to a certain extent. but when grown by forcing
in the not-ceds and used when only large enough
for that purpose it is very crisp and tender.
Radishes are easily grown, and are ready for the
table . short time after the seed has gone in. but
unless radish be tender it will be of no services
hence the proper way to produce them of the
quality desired is to force them. AS a rule
early cabbage is not grown to large siZe and
very firm heads should not be expected. as it re-
ouires time to grow large and firm heads, and
where earliness is desired points must be
sacrificed. The potato onion is one of the early
kinds, and. though not desirable the we'll
known market sorts, is one of the earliest and
best for the table in spring. Of peas the earliest
are the dwarf kinds, but they not equal in
quality to some of the later varieties.