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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
BETS FOR COWS.

Conditions Under which Roots Have
Proved Profitable Food
Having heard the talk about beets
being good for mich cows. 1 deter
mined to try n small patch. One-sixth
of an acre, on the site of an old straw
stack, was selected and planted with
two of the standard varieties. Owing
to faulty seed they came up unevenly,
which was partly corrected by trans
planting from the thicker into the
thinner places On the whole, fair
crop was produced, and two large
loads were harvested. They were
stored in the cellar and fed to mich
COWS with good results. This satisfied
me that, if convenient winter storage
could be supplied, it would pay to en-
dure the hoeing of another and larger
crop. The following spring beet seed
was purchased from reliable grower
and an acre planted in nice shape.
The land was rich, black prairie soil.
which had never been broken, but had
been closely pastured by hogs for sew
eral years. The native sod had been
replaced by blue grass and red top.
which was broken shallow in the fall.
AS early in the spring as it could be
stirred, it was plowed deeper than in
the fall. A good stand was secured,
and the highest hopes were entertained
for a large crop. But an important
lesson was to be learned by experience.
The field was subject to seepage from
an adjacent hill in wet years, and the
greater part of the crop was ruined
by the spring being unusually
wet Five loads were harvested and
stored in a corner formed by the barn
and the cowshed stable. which extend
ed farther than the end of the barn.
A bin had been made with a space OF
four feet between it and the side of tie
barn and shed. This was covered with
rails, and small stack of straw, in
tended for cattle and horses, was
stacked in the corner over the roots
and well tramped into the side spaces.
A chute. with door at either end, was
made leading into the cOwshed. Dur
ing one or two months of midwinter in
which these beets were fed, change
could be noted in the condition OF the
cows. and without any careful COM
parison with grain and hay we thought
IL " DCCLS. I'M
TO see a fair experiment with sugar
beets and ensilage. / know 1t IS
asserted that the beets cost much more
per pound of milk or butter they pro
duce, but / have seen no reports OF
careful experiments proving it 1
have not tried silos as yet. but my ex-
perience with beets from mich cows
has impressed me strongly with the
idea that they need succulent food IN
order to aid them in making the most
of the large amounts OF dry feed we
necessarily give them. Even if silos
do prove to be the thing in general.
there will still be cases in which root
crops will pay. A renter. for example.
who has Il cellar. but can not afford To
construct silos for one or two seasons
use, will find roots prohtablc.-DGtry-
4san. tn Prairie Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
CHAPTER XXI
MY NEMESIS.

After this episode all was plain sailing.
became East friends. They were constantly
exchanging visits; constantly dropping in
u1un one another at unexpected but delight
full moments; constantly lunching and din
ing together; driving, walking, rowing,
sailing, going to church, and, in fact. doing
every thing that firm and presuming fclends
are wont to do ono with another.
Day by day Fairfax's hold over the Prin-
cess became stronger and stronger, while
she never once became aware of IT. Day by
day she began to look more eagerly for his
appearance. Day by day she took increas
ing delight in his comp any, and day by day
more and more appreciated that many-sided
and cultured intellect of his.
At last the climax came-bus far sooner
and in manner far different from thai
which he had planned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

I ssa1d prefer to remain lncogrftO for certain
| reasons best known to myself
This gave her a loop-hole Of escape. She
| laughingiy replied:
''Wel, if you give fictitious name will
| follow suit. am known as Madamoisene
Mana Rochefort.'
s.Bon jour, Mam'seIle Rochefortr'' mock
| ingly said Fairfax, with polite bow.
..Bonjour, Monsieur Fox!'' retaliated she,
as moclzingly but more gracefully.
He departed, leaving Max behind him.
Blanche hurried after him, saying:
''Madamoiselle wants me to say you have
left your dog''
sBlanche, tell her I have hidden him
watch the little girl. He will not leave her
until tell him to do So As purpose never
TO tell him this, madamoiselle can draw her
own inference; in other words, Max ID
Dolores"
So saying, he FASTENED to Glen Gore, his
brain in a whirl of excitement. He was al
most wild with Joy. But that iron will kept
his feelings under control. His victory was
phenomenal. Even in his widest dreams
he had scarcely hoped for any thing ap-
preaching it.
Not one move of his had been wrong. Not
plan had failed. He, the abductor of the
Princess. a total stranger to her, was yet
treated as an old and dear friend. There
appeared no one or no thing to interfere in
the least WIFI MS WISHES. IL Sno Olu AOt
now fall in love with him, she never would.
He knew it; and knew too that this was
his last as well as only chance; and this
knowledge helped to nerve him to his best
efforts. He did not dare once to abandon
himself to JOY. He did not dare indulge in
sweet dreams, as lovers are wont to do.
Some men. when sentiment takes part in
their actions, seem to lose their judgment
He knew himself well. 1t must be cool,
deliberate, dispassionate calculation or ridic-
ulous failure. He must first get her love.
Then he could indulge his own.
Thinking the matter over calmly, he came
to the conclusion that it was best he should
not call again at present-for several days
at least. He had made good impression
an astonishingly good impression. A
woman broods over such little matters,
much more than man. He would give her
time to think upon the affair.
Familiarity breeds contempt" quoth he,
''and too frequent visitor outwears good
impression. 1t will not do to make myself
too cheap, or to appear too eager. Even
Natalie, simple and natural as she is, is but
human"
So Mr.. Arthur Fairfax sagaciously re-
solved to keep aloof, knowing well that his
adored Princess would not forget him in a
day or two-which period of time he had
allotted to himself as the length Of hls abb
sence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

Henry d. Morse, noted Boston
expert in jewels. who died this week,
is said to have cut the first diamond
ever cut in this country, and to have
rcvolutionized the art of diamond cut
ting in America
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
Whenave- az al, yvorriea. be had a h.hlt


Whenever at all worried, he had habit,
as the reader may recall, of walking about.
gesticulating and nruttering to himself, his
head cast down and his eyes fixed on tia
ground.
One morning it so happened that, while
waiting for Nasulie to descend from her
room, he shoughtlessly allowed himself 70
fall into Ieverie. The old-time worries
and troubles. his uncertainty, the villainy
of his present proceed igs-an arose before
him in gigantic proportions. He sighed
deeply, and began his customary promenade
and audible utterance of his thoughts. With
clenche6 fists, corrugated brow, and long,
uneven strides, he paced about the room,
muttering to himself:
''My God what shall !, what can dof''
How long this had continued he never
could be certain, but he suddenly became
aware that he was not alone.
He hastily looked up, and there, in the
doorway, holding the curtain aside with one
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

If any person given to reading were hon
estly to keep q register OF all the printed
stuff that he or she consumes in q year-aD
the idle tales of which the names and the
story are forgotten in week, the fugitive
trifling about silly things and empty people
the memoirs of the unmemorable and lives
of those who never lived at ail-of what q
mountain of rubbish would it be the cata
ogue !-Frederick RGrri<Or-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
Two Chicago mer once started {

Two Chicago men once started on
a wager to see who could tell the
biggest lie. One of them began: "a
gentleman from St Louis stop
right there" said the other man, land
take your money. Ican't go ahead of
that-JOuTuGE of EdncGtiOn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
CHAPTER XIX.-CoNr1NUED.

fCopwignted, 1887 by g " Dillingham; Al
Rights RsserYed.l
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

TEMPER is SO good thing that we shout
never lose it
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02

and honestly. When she finished he turned
gayly toward her. with the remark:
''Really. had no idea it would sound so
well Why, it is not so bad, after all.n
''No," she returned, laughingly. Il think
it very sweet"
Now" said he, suddenly turning toward
her, what am to call youl l am known
hero as Arnold Fox. That is not my real
n1me. have come to this island for quiet
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-02
BAR HARBOR.
A Wild, Weird Tale Of Love
and Adventure.
BY AMOS LEE,

PUBLISHED by SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH
TIE AUTHOR.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21
New Occupation. for Women,

A young, rather good-looking and
tasteiulIy dressed lady stepped into
largo roul-cstato ctlico downtown tho
other day, transacted some business
about certain loans on property in
CRISP, to-the-polnt ard yet gentecl man
ncr, and then lot again noi3clossly.
1T is rather surprising" said one of
the members of the firm, chow many
women and girls are dong well in
Chicago in certain lines of usincss
entirely monopolizcd by mon up to
within couple of years ago. | know,
for instance, EIGHT lady insurance can
vassers, all doing well. There is a
lady low at tho head of large insur-
ance concern in this city. There are a
number of women, girls, widows or
grass widows making good living by
soliciting custom for big loan firms in
town. The young lady who left uo, for
instance, Is earning between 81, 200 and
81, 500 year that way, all on commits
sion, of course. Women seem to be
specially adapted for that kind of
work. ~ Chicago Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21


There Is a wealthy New York widow
who has a church and chaplain of her
own. She Is Mrs. Moses Taylor The
church was built by her at Long Branch.
at a cost of about seventy thousand dol
lars. 1t is Presbyterian. This RELIC
lous, benevolent, an amiable laIy docs
not put on airs over being the richest
widow In America. The fact is that
she and every body else were astonished
Ly the amount OF fortune left to her
. an appointe day the widow and the
executors opened tho d oors OF the parti.
cularIy solid vault which the old man
had built into his office. The inner
most compartment was large enough to
hold certificates of stock and the like
securities without folding There was
high stack of these papers, lying
neatly on top of one another I'M
w1nkled and uncrcasel They repre-
sented Taylor's investments in hundreds
Of railroads, banks, insurance compa-
mics, and all manner OF the soundost
financial ventures. The amazed finders
OF this store of wealth handled them
over in hal'-dazcd way FOR an hour or
two. Then they set about making an
inventory. When they cime to adj the
tota's it was seen that the market value
of the lot was about thirty million do
lars, and when other property was add
ed to this tho aggregate reached forty
million dollars, or more than double the
current estimate. p Chicago Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21

A gang OF hair thieves Is operating in
S Joseph, NJ, and a large number OF
ladies who few days ago wero proud
of their wealth Of hair arc now mum
bcred with tho short hairel. The gang
has operated on the siio streets and at
public gatherings. Friday night large
crowl gathered at Fifth and Patec
streets to listen to an entertainment
given by patent medicine company.
When number of the young ladies
rushed home after the show they were
Mortified to find their hair missing, it
having been cut off short near the head.
The thi YES are experts, for not one of
the victims had known of the robbery
until reaching home. -Lomaha Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21

Mauvo yelling is stylish.
Light colored shoes ar3 worn.
Wells now drop below the chin, and
are oitenest OF p ain Malines.
BriIIiantino, a spotted, Opaque mus
lin, is used for the foundation skirts of
white dresses.
Ombro ribbon, shading from deep
yellow to cream color, are much liked
with white dresses.
1t is thought that the Dircctoire
redingoto styles will prevail in wool
gowns for autumn wear
Tucked wool jerseys are now gener-
ally worn, and are closely copied in
silk to wear with various skirts.
Small mantos with Lace hoods arc
worn at outdoor entertainments this
season when the weather is cool.
Dresses Of French zephyr gingham
have foundation skirts Of white sat
teen, in which the reels are inserted.
The silk fabrics now being manu-.
featured are called royalc, and are in
fine bird's-oye patterns, similar to
armure.
Red and blue surah, blocked or plaid,
and black or white checks and paid..
arc in high favor for the silk blouses so
much in vogue.
The ede. wsi's, tho blue cornflower.
yellow carnations. chrysinthcmumsl
aud asur-do.li' are the layyrile desigal
Ia sBsmelIod iewelrE
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21

1t was authotitatvely alnou iced at
the beginning of the present season that
birds would not be worn on bonnets,
lut miliners are now IN king an in-
creased dtmlrd for them. Indeed,
such has the traffic become that--in
England more cspccialy-birds of
p image arc exceedingly scarco. Vel
ow-hommers, chaiii chea, and bull
fiuches have boon almost cXtcrminatcd.
and now the robins are being pressed
into service. During the season ono
bind fancic III London supplied two
million small birds to the trade. What
the milIilcrs will do when their in
famous business HIS killed off all the
birds of brilliant plnmagc is a question.
Certainly the inIi.crimnate slaughter
must come to an end soon for very lack
of victims. - Chicago News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21
LADIES DEPARTMENT.
Cn.,Ir Dinner CInth,.

English dinner givcrs are substituting
cloths of moro costly material for the
plain white dana k. The Court JOUR.
nal annou1 cos that Mrs. Naylor-Ley-
land had a green velvet cloth at her
last dinner party with wreaths OF Al
pine peoples, and tho same flowers
placed in glasses. Mrs. Dcunistoun OF
Gollhil had a white satin cloth on
which wero placed large sacks Of white
satin tied with silver cords, from which
a wealth of white flowers seemed to be
tumbling out. Black roses mixed with
pink aud yellow ones, and yellow iris
with tall grasses arc also much used for
table decoration.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21
B. B. EarnShaW & Bro.
Wholesale and Retail GrOCers.
Flour, Feed, Grain & Liquor Dealers,
Cor. II and NJ SITS, :. t.,
(Gaddis Old Stand,)
WASHINGTON, DC.

HAVING greatly enlarged our business 10y
III securing two large warehouses for store
mo the immense stock of goods that we are
compelled to carry to supply the eXtraordi-
nary increase III our trade. We will say, that
we are now prepared to meet all demands for
goods in our line at prices that will satisfy
Rbuyers We are large receivers of Flour
and Grain from the West Groceries and
Iiuuols from first hands and with the expe-
rience of twenty five years in the business
we can safely promise our friends that we
will meet their expectatio 5; Remember our
Farmers Brands of Flour. Nv hite and Gold, )"
Fancy MINI. patent, "Trypheuia." Fancy
Winter patent; "Drusilla," Choice Winter
patent: "Our Secret Fancy Fam ly; Sun
Beaul," Choice Family.
Goods packed and delivered to transpor-
tation companies free of charge.
Buists' celebrated Garden Seeds in large
assortment.
B. B. EARNSHAW & BRO,
Cor. II and VI streets =. r.,
WASHINGTON, -. 4.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21

Dn MAirz ALsnERe 1rumboldn 70.
ienln.g to he goat now liying -
W'S,lllis'n.S,',mmcrn, near Erfurt which
yio't.s n'llN very similar a. ordinary
goat mus, bat rather richlr re,aari.s
.'lat p'th IN nan and in all m,mmaIia
., M, ,, ",''a' haIg existed when both
-'N "'i' capable of yielding milk
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21
''o" to Overcome the Danger. .,

rr,rs posture.
:, ~ Ill.,, ~ i''illy, the wen known liver, 49,,
,o,.r,s ~ I'h'c street New York saysoS Az ',','
rogel l. X. '', l7f'y-two years have been on
am qrear, .. ivory aud hacking business I
much cyr.. '',''1 toy my four boys We oro
,ound An. e the weather, and we have
gice. Wen n : : ri'SrEps Of very great ser.
,nc ON the 'Uem ms chest protectors. piacin,
och The ,,''.' and one on the pit Of the stom
a5 a tonic 'iu OH The cold, but act
ism. kiil.ifiU,'ntly affected with rbeum,
o,l one ',roof slrcork. 4, ' ,.rt y 'nr r,de;
.ule a. wy v'te aud daughter ' I,, l"' ,
. us,ms 4 tt r,~rras for weak i U,ta ,
.u, ,,. ,b M, world Of thcm have no , d , a,'
hnS i \ " twenty s,us, and aIwa,. t Do,a
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21
HALLS
Vegetable Sicilian
HAIR REVIEWER

was the first preparation perfectly adapted to
cure diseases of the scalp, and the first sue.
cesstul restorer of faded OF gray hair 10 lis
natural color, growth. aud youthful beauty 4
1t has had many imitators, but none have so
fully met all the requirements needful for
the proper treatment Of the hair and scalp.
HALLS HAIR REVIEWER has steadily grown
IN favor, and spread its fame and usefulness
e every quarter of the globe. Its unparal
leled success can be attributed 10 but one
cause Tie entire Jatf'mept Of its promises.
The proprietous have often been surprised
at the receipt Of orders from remote conn.
tries, where they had never made an effortfor
It's introduction
The use for a short time of HALLS Ham
REVIEWER wonderfully improves the ner.
sonal appearance. 1t cleanses the scalp from
all impurities cures all humors. fever. and
drNness, and thus prevents badness II
stimulates the weakened glands. and enables
them to push forward a new and vigorous
growth, The effects of this article are not
transient, like those Of alcoholic prepara.
tions, but remain a long time, which makes
its use matter of economy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21

b'gni,i5 o,>uotco,,-i.,., a.,.--
wy ~ "ef'' ils chem r. az honOrs
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21

Will practice in the Court of AppesIs and
g the courts of Charles, st. Mary's CaIverts
Ann~ arundel, and Prince Georges counties
~,Ae he vi J attend regularly.
slice sd address, Annapolis, NIL.
~s.sv,--f'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1888-09-21

Remedy for w w" dr9 a:sFys' SOC. ''O ;
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-25

"Why do you keep IL 50 blazing hotp In
quired patron Of the proprietor yesterday
as DO entered restaurant. Because it Is
cold outside % replied tho proprietor. After
the patron had left the premises the restau-
rant proprietor conGdingly made tho follow
ing confession 10 newspaper man: You
sec, I've been IN this business for quarter Of
a century and my experience has taught Inc
that under ordinary circumstances men dc.
YOUR more food at a single meal In piercing
cold weather than when the outside tempera-
ture is moderate. When first embarked IN
the eating house business was green enough
to economic In wood for heating the prem
ises, imagining / was thereby saving money,
but soon discovered my mistake, as the
patrons Of my restaurant devoured such in
ordinate quantities OF food in winter thai
bankruptcy stared me 10 the face 1t was
here ! learned lesson from a cook. and
through which have since acquired snug
fortune. Ny cook ate barely enough TO sus'
tain life ln canary bird, and inquired the
Gauss OF his lack Of appetite. lie replied that
1t wss due 10 bis being constantly employed
about a bot fire, and remarked that II !
would keep my restaurant red bot In winter
my boardcrs would not consume one-half the
amount Of food. tried the experiment, and
soon found that whereas ! had heretofore
saved probably $40 o month In fuel by half
freezing my boardsrs, that was saving al
least twenty cents meal In The decrease In
the amount Of food each ono consumed while
the promises wms kspt rsd bot '-vFgtnls
CITY chtobiele.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-25
Household hints.

DO not try u keep your hous9 warm by
getting new mortgage on It.
Avoid waste. Keep your match stubs unit
some leisure day when YOU and your boy may
white them into tooihpicks
Keep your woodpiie indoors. Wo0dpils.
are frequently warped ~ tie lig nt air II left
outdoors
SEQ that your socks are well darned before
Christmas arrives
a good way to cool champagne Is to place
IL IN the coal chute on a snowy night and
leave the coal hole open. If 10 one falls on
it and breaks it II will be nicely trapped be-
fore morning.
4 nice, harmless home game for these win.
ter evenings is progressive guessing, ia which
you and your wife aud invited friends try u
guess how many pounds there are IN the last
ton Of coal you received.
II you wish to retain your equanlnity al
ways 80 down your front steps On your feet.
The habit some men have Of sliding down the
steps on cold winter mornings is, to say the
least, not digniiied.
Young and timid wives will be pleased 10
know tbat Mr. Edison is perfecting a trigger
attachment Tor fats and houses, by pulling
which the cook may be discharged without
any unpleasantness.
II time hangs heavy on your hands buy a
chateiaine watch. They are extremely fast
and inexpensive.
Do not make the baby TIA errands during
the winter, particularly If the child is under
six months and not hardy.
Use every article Of household furniture for
the purpose for which it was intended Do
Dot try to get the dust out Of carpets with the
egg beaten, and II you have daughter do
not let her firt with the potato masher.
When your library shelves become too lin
tied fer your books put some Of the volumes
behind the Others. Tbs borrowed books 60
best behind
Wet feet should be avoided. This rule need
not be carried to the extent Of leaving them
out of the tub, however, on Saturday nights
Castor oil must not be used for illumiuat-
ing purposes however bad the gas may be.
Do not speak Grossly to your servant. Eye
Der, but say nothing
Keep the snow shoveled of your sidewalk
It is better 70 pay 90 cents to an able bodied
tramp for shoveling on than TO give 5000
10 a man with a broken leg, who fell and
fractured his limb in front Of your house. -
New York Evening SUa.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-25

sud ists in November one Of them Knocked
down NJ. Richie, an Englishman, by blow
with rlusket IL would be curious indeed
II this petty official should involve two or
three great nations ia war; but such things
have often happened.
The accompanying map shows the impor
tant position Of the islands in the South
Pacific and their relation 70 each other. The
engravings give good idea Of the people Of
Samoa, who are OF the best stock % the
iolynesians. Some very curious facts are
given by the early missionaries in Samoa:
Ono, that these people, unlike all other
heatben, believed ia one supreme God, con.
sidcring all others as mere chiefs Nearly all
the younger generation can read their own
language, which has been reduced 20 written
form by the missionaries, books abound. e.
pccially Bibles and hymn books, every vii
lage has It's Christian preacher, and the mis-
sionai1es have great influence. OF tho dried
meat Of the cocoanut. some 10000 tons an
nuany were exported before the troubles
began. Sugar cano is native 70 the soil and
the yield Of sugar per acre is very large. In
short, tho possibilities Of the islands are very
great, and they would prove highly valuable
70 Germany.