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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28

by shaving in public place.
eyes"
"And shall hereafter shave myself.
can do it in seven or eight minutes, at a
cost of less than two cents, and run no
risk of BARRIERS itch or having my throat
cut by some 1unatic."
"Well, hope you'll make success Of it,
butt
'There you go! Did I ever attempt any
thing you didn't discourage?"
'.But you know you tried it twice and
gave it up and threw your outfits away in
disgust"
land why? Because some one used my
razors to cut kindling woodr'
'Mr. Bowserr'
CAT least it appeared that way to me-
And got a lame arm, and we went off on a
visit, and there were several other rea-
sons. From this time forward / shall
shave myself, and 1 shall begin after sup
per-"
After supper he prepared himself with
three towels and quart of hot water and
went upstairs to begin operations. crept
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
EELp oAIES.


Thev should Be Made Strong and Serv-
iceabIe Rather Than Snowy.
Nv attention has been drawn to this
matter by seeing how some farmers. re-
puted to be wealthy, have permitted the
carpenter to make gate fancy instead
of useful In soil closely underlaid by
thin stones, when the soil or clay has
been dug through, the first strssum OF
rock may with sledge be so shattered
that large hole can be excavateo SIM
ply by picking out the fragments With
q crowbar or drill the next stratum may
be broken up and the hole will be deep
enough to receive the post, which should
not be less than seven feet long DIETER
longer yeti and at least six inches
square; the hole to receive il should be
about one foot square.
Now nail on the lower end Q piece %
board two inches thick and ten inches
square. This will serve to protect thu
post and will anchor it. projecting three
or four inches each side from under the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
A Boys Opinion.
N, Valentine Day is well enough,

Oh, Valentine Day is well enough,
And Fourth Of July Is jolly,
And Christmas time is beautiful,
With its gifts and its wreaths Of holly
New Years calling is rather nice,
And Halloween sports are funny,
And May-Day party isn't bad,
When the weather is warm and sunny.
Oh, all of them are well enough;
But the day that is best worth living
Is when we all go to grandmamma's,
To splendid, big Thanksgiving!
Emma C. Dowd. in Youths Companion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28

RS. BOWSER, do you
know how much
time the average man
consumed per week
in getting shaveds"
Queried Mr.. Bowser,
as he entered the
house the other
evening with a par
eel under his arm.
II do not"
"Well, I figure it
at an hour and a
half, to say nothing
of the expense. One
also runs many risks
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
Wintering cabbses on Zone islsn6

The usual method practiced by maHs
ket gardeners, and which is at the same
time the most satisfactory and simple,
is to pillow out double furrow, going
forward and back in the same place.
This VIII make a track sufficiently wido
for three rows, one son either side and
one in the center, che latter resting on
the other two, the heads sinking about
one-half their depth between the for
mer. They should be placed roots down
and at the angle head would naturally
lie when pulled up and laid upon its
side. The heads should be taken ur
after frost, and before severe freezing
commences. After the heads are in
trenched, have them exposed as long as
they are safe from freezing, then cover
to about the depth OF three inches with
soil, without straw or any other protec-
ton This is best done by running the
pillow on either side of the row, and
throwing the furrow over them
This will be sufficient until there is
prospect that winter is to set in in ear
nest, then cover at least foot with earth
and leave them for the winter. 1t is
better to put in wisp of straw in every
thirty feet of trench for ventilation, in
case of mild winter. After they are
"SAi AAOZC III, SeS A1oos IL tnc covering
to the depth of three or four inches, the
trench may be protected against further
freezing by a covering of straw or
stalks, in order to permit of the heads
being taken out as wanted for use. For
seed purposes this precaution is unnec-
essary.
Cabbages to keep well through the
winter should be stored away before
they have fully completed their growth
They then keep on growing during the
winter, and in the spring will be much
larger than when put. away, and far
more healthy. Last spring we TOOK
heads from the trenches more than three
times the size they were when put away
perfectly sound and tender, while many
of the matured heads rotted--American
AgEiculturist
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
Tho Trusts Furnished II,

Soap peddler Ito citizen)-Who is that
gentleman with silk hat ons
Citizen-He's q member Of the Illinois
legislature
8. P.-Ithought 50
C--Whya
g. P.-Because when attempted to sell
him some soap few minutes ago he said he
had received Goodies Of soap'' during the
past winter.-Arcola Record
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
Took 1t as a Personal Remark

She had a very bad cold, but Adolphus
had asked her to go to the theater and she
went. At a certain point in the perform
ance one of the actors looked over the side
of the stage vessel and shouted: ''There
she blows !"
''See here,'' she said to Adolphus, 'sPm
going home. I didn't come here to be in
suited. Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
No Objections
Mr.. Downy Lipp-Do

Mr.. Downy Lipp-Do you object to smoke,
Miss Gertrudea
Miss Gertrude-Oh, don't object to q
cigar, or pipe, or a kerosene lamp, or q
tar-kettle. But why don't you light your
cigarette, Mr.. Lipp!
Downy Lipp-I-pm afraid haven't any
match -Pt.ck
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28

whose got some ideas Of his own. Who
blackened your eyea
Applicant for situation-I guess won't
suit, for don't care to have any ideas. /
had an idea yesterday that could lick Bill
Simpson, and that's how came to have this
eye.-Time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28

Her spirit was the brightest, her soul the purest
there,
An she sung to God ~ birds do who crave
their native air.
tang"
Where was I? Obi bartender, I married the
girl who sang
We had always loved each other an, blest as
the angels are,
We came to live in tho city, an I learned to
drink at q bar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
A Question OF Conviction.

Romantic passion and worldly wisdom.
'.Dear adored one, since your cruel pa
rents will not give their consent, what do
you say to eloping!'
ssMy souls idol, nothing would suit me
better could I convince myself that it's my
duty to go without my wedding presents"
Judge
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28

Not the least of the benefits con-
nected with Thanksgiving Day is the
reunion of families. The visit of an abb
sent son or daughter to the old home
stead Will make many a heart sing for
INV
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28

The number of our mercies is be-
wildering. The devout soul often las
occasion to ask the question of the
Psalmist: ssWhat shall I render unto
the Lord for all His benefits toward
moco
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
A MIDNIGHT RAID.
A Jack-O'-Lantern Parade and It's
Satisfactory Result.
sGgT1D ASPER was 81

ASPER was SIT
ting on the bench
by the old we'll
curb, making a
Jack % lantern.
It was q soft, still
day in early No
vember, and the
pleasant old yard.
with its clean
tagged walks and
prim b or d Q r s
around the grass
pl o t S, look g d
doubly pleasant
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
Hang the Hogs,

An easy way to hang up the pork at
butchering time is by an arrangement
something like well sweep. A forked
or notched post is firmly set in the
ground beside the platform where the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28

Thanksgiving for some personal
blessings can not be rendered in tna
public assembly. They have to be sung
in the retirement of the closet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28

The poor will not be forgotten by
those who are sincere In their thankn.
They are happiest who make Others
happy
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
Professional In.tinct Conquers Rage.

Tough looking party (entering sanctum) !:
Soy. be you der duck dat pokes SO much fun
at der prize fghterss
Editor producing club am.
Tough-1ooking party (retreating: Oh, let
up on dat, Gully! Yer couldn't raise der
stakes fight for on all de stuff in dis She
bang!-Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
THE BOWSERS,

MI. B0Wser F0rsakes His Barber and
SLAVES Himself.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
THE TRAMPss STORY.

. me a drink, bar
tender: I've been in
the hospital long,
An I want an old-time
welcome, SO mix 1t
hot an. strong;
An while you mix an
str it-oh, yes, I've
got the pay
I'll tell you q little
story, IL will pass
the time away.
There was once . girl
named Katy, she
sung in q village
choir,
An above the other
voices her'n sweet
est rose an higher;
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28

The seasons brought from sun to sun
What fruits are in the cellars bin,
What wealth the mows and granaries hold
While radiant cheer prevails within,
And cracking fires keep out the cold
Then heap the board where joy has placed
Let SORROW sleep-be banished fear;
II doubtful feet began the race
They end one more triumphant year.
Not ours alone Is all this gain
The harvest We have safe In store
Should help US soothe some neighbours pain,
And spread kind gifts to hunger's door.
The bounteous hand that spreads our feast,
Which sent the rain and sunshine, too,
Makes all our blessings twice increased
BY every generous deed We do.
So. when our table groans to-day,
And happy hearts are gathered there.
Let's ind some tear to wipe away,
Some welcome gifts which we can spare.
Joel Benton, In America.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-11-28
THANKSGIVING.

nee more the
circling months
come round;
The birds have
flown from bush
and tree
The vanished sum
mer leaves no
sound
To hint Of her
stflled min
strelsy.
With dar K ened
skies and mead
ows bare.
And whit ef q
chilling blasts DO
gun,
To-day We think
what glories rare
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-06
Weather Crop Bulletin.

WienINGroN. October 5.-The week end
ing October 9Th has been unusually cold IN
all districts east Of the Mississippi. and IN
the Southwest the daily temperature gene
rally ranging from SO 10 degrees below the
average for the week. Ii was warmer than
usual in the Upper Missouri Valley and on
the Pacific CoaSt, the daily excess in Mon
tana ranging from to- degrees. The de-
ticiences IN the rainfall during the week Is
general throughout the whole country
The only sections reporting an cNcrs, are
the stations on Lake Ontario, Ftstport,
Cincinnati, Portland. Ore, Corpus Christi,
and San Antonio. No -aiu occurred IN the
southern portions Of the South Atlantic
and East Gulf States, and from N"brask
northward over Dakota and generally
throughout the Rocky Mountain plateau
regions and California. Slight showers o.
CURED generally througho she central val
levs. the Lake region andalong the Atlantic
coast. The least total rhntail over these
sections generally amounted 10 less than
one quarter of M inch.
The weather during the week in the corn
ard wintor-wheat regions Of the central
valleys was generally favorable for farm
work. and tho securing Of fall crops. VIM
ter wheat j. reported IN Good condition,
except IN Michigan. where more ram Il
needed. The drought III this state has
lllfNflillf TtAuitil INC sA'A'A VA W.. "a ''-NA
potatoes.
The greater portion of the tobacco crop
is housed in Kentucky and Tennessee with
out material damage from light frosts.
understanding is progressing IN tines
States. attended Ivy favorable weather and
excellent Prospects.
In The cotton region the weather was
favorable for contemplating, which l. near
ing completion. The crop is reported as
good and coming in rapidly IN North Caro-
lima. while it j, below the average in south
Carolina, whore other crops are IN hne
condition.
Rain is badly needed in Louisiana to
improve the condition of late cane and
the other crops
Throughout the Middle Atlantic and
New England States the weather was IA
vorable for securing crops. Cora and
buckwheat have generally been secured
and winter wheat and rye show good
growth. The potato crop shows far yield
In New Jersey except on lowgrouuds. 81.
The weakly crop bulletin Of the signal
service for the current season viii bc dis
continued with this issue, but the monthly
bulletin will be issued at the close OF each
month during the winter, giving the gene
raj weather conditions which have pre-
vailed during the month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-06
Cotton Manufacturing In the South.
NV teIagrauh ofhe DiaDatcbl

AUGUSTA. GA. October 5.-Ihe chronicle
will saw tomorrow: Georgia holds first
place. The Chronicle has already disputed
the statement of Mr.. Shcppcrson, that
Georgia has lost her place rs the first cot
COMMUNICATING State Of the South. re-
living upon the dispr0yen statement of
Mr.. ShcppcIsoh and not upon IFS own
figures giving the number of mills ana
epiudles. In its present issue the Chatta-
uooga TrG1ssmda makes South Carolina
the banner cottOn-manufacturing State.
In the Tr0GfSH0H of October LIST there are
published exhaustive reports of tae cotton
industries of the South, giving the names
and he number of mills IN each place and
State. with the number OF looms and
,pindles. and the kind Of goods made by
each mill.
The 1radesman reports 81 mills and 47G,-
O00 epindlcs for Georgia and y mills and
2q2 900 spirdlos for South Carolina. Surely
il is conclusive that the lesser number OF
epindlcs cannot consume more cotton than
the greater In Augusta the mills were
stopped four months last year on account
of a break in the canul, which reduced its
consumption to $1,000 bales. Columbus
consumed 10 600 bales; Macon, IA 600 bales !;
Athens. 10000 bales. and Atlanta. 10000
bales. making for the mills named 10000
bales. There are 10000 spindles left IN
the state 10 consume $4,000 bales more, &C
cordlng 10 the figures Of the IrddfsRdp.
The chronicles financial report gives Geor-
CHA her old position as the head of the cot
ton industry in the South, the consump-
ton of her mills last year being ll,O0O
bales IN excess of the mills i'll South Caro-
lima.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-06
HE MUST HANG.
THAT'S THs SENTENCE IN THE CASE
OF BOYLE.
A Dramatic Scene In n North carolina
Court-an Appeal Taken-other
Items from Raleigh.
rsnocInl telegram to tho pIspa.ch.I

RALEIGH. October 5.-Argument IN the
BOYLE outrage case was concluded here To-
day-Ihomas =. Dcvcreaux and SOLICITOR
AFRO Speaking for the prosecution ana
George III. Snow and Thomas G. Fuller for
the defence. At o'clock Judge Armteld
began the charge 30 the jury. Ihel inte-
rest has been intense all day in TINS case.
The jury retired AZ 500 and In three
hours returned a verdict IN the presence OF
q crowded courtroom. his was tha1
Bowie was guilty as indicted. The atteh-
ton Of the great crowd of people was
breathless Counsel for Boyle made an
earnest appeal for q new trial; wnlch ,he
Judge refused and he also Overruled
motion in arrest Of Judgment.
BOYLE was asked If he had anything 70
cav in his own behalf. He made remark
ably dramatic speech. in when ne seiu
there was prejudice against him. lie De
nounced two Of the opposing counsel IN
bitter language. His manner was SO spirit
cd that he was once applauded. He said
he was ready 10 receive the sentence.
judge Arnfeld then sentenced MN 10
be- hanged November 29th.
BOYLE appealed to the Supreme court.
His appeal was granted.
Rev. sam jones to-day began his ser
vices Of meeting AZ Durham at Parish
warehouse. which H. specially lifted Jlp.n
IL :. Fullcn. wealthy citizen OF la
leigh. who gave the city land for a park
and the State q site for the Agricultural
and Mechanical College. states to-day that
he will build large hotel here.
President Chadwick, Of the Atlantic and
North Carolina railway, to-day began a
careful inspection Of the entire road.
Evangelist Fife is holding an immense
revival Mt Kinston. Yesterday there were
500 inmirers. All the churches are CO.
operating.
state Agricultural and Mechanical College
and there are prospects Of large increase
next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-06
Electric Railways end Horse-Cars.
fpclffmO-o SUM-

The substitution Of horses for electricity
on the Bsltm0re and lianpdeL railway
following close upon the failure of IKE
enterprise in Richmond. Va, may maps
discourage investors IN electric rMlWavs
to an extent not justified by the real cir
G. instances. The Baltimore and Halmp-
den line. II must be remembered, was
pioneer. Il is believed TO have been the
first in the United States 10 make the COM
mercial test of the practlcablhty II using
electricity for traction. It's equipment
was. therefore, crudc and more or less eX-
detrimental. Large Improvements IN
motors. dvnamOs. electrical connections,
and cars have been Effected since
its installation in 1875. but these I'M
prOvaments suggested for the most part
by it. cXperionce--cOuld De ayalled OF only
at the cost of large expenditures, and tho
circumstances did not warrant increased
OUTLAY. Apart from the other lessons It has
taught inventors, It appears 10 have de-
monstratcd the disadvantages of the ground
contact system. II electricity Is ever again
employed Oh IL rs motive power 4 VIII be
through the medium of the overhead wire,
and not through the use of a third rail.
Not that the use of the third rail AZ a
means of connection caused the line ~
be improbable. The Richmond llnefailed
to pav. too. though It used the over
both cases. II Is believed. was deficient pa
trouage. housh the Richmond road. which
was better situated for business. had the
additional cause Of failure. II Is stated. OF
having motors of insufficient power. The
Baltimore and Hampdeu llne il Is held 10y
those best qualified to form an opinion,
would have prospered despite Us system Of
contact and rather Obsolete plant, had Its
traffic been a little heavier such a the
city lines enjOv Being "a suburban line
and only two and half miles long.
the travel over IT. was heceS3ariiy
i.ht. The actual travel justified. IN
fact the running OF bit two cars.
whereas If six or eight had been in de
mand the receipts would Eaye produced
substantial dividends, IN point OF speed
the Baltimore and Hampden line was . sue
cess. the rate of travel by electricity having
boon twice as great rs by horses. II was III
It's financial results alone. therefore that
il fell short Of the expectations OF its OWL
ers. The fact that this suburban pioneer
line and the better situated one at Rich
mOnd aid not pay Is no proof that iihes
with the latest appliances and located III
densely settled districts would not
nav Handsomely. Any one that has seen
the ease and rapidity Of movement OF
the Atlantic City electric cars must believe
that the future Of electric railways Is a
mostpromi,iug one. At present electricity,
motors. &C.. are expensive. Inc demand
for them is not yet sufficiently large. But
with extended use electricity IS Destined
10 become much cheaper. and with the adj
vent of improved machinery the electric
must. il i, believed, largely replace the
existing slow and rather cruel horse-car
system and supplant steam on the elevated
roads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-06
BOTH STILL IN THE FIELD.
Neither Jonathan nor Bevcridge TakeI
Down. but Thcv VIII Re.

william II. Bevcridee and Kczekiah
jonathan are both still in The bcld as can
didatcs for the House OF Delegates from
Hcnrlco.
The former ia white and the latter is
colorcd. Both are well known IN local
politics and both claim 10 have been nomi-
mated 10y the convention held week or
two ago.
Ata conference held Friday night 10y the
two a.p.rants She matter was fully talked
over and Bevcrdge stated 10 those VINO
had assembled 90 hear speaking that there
would bc no speeches. and that within
twcrtv-fOur hours there would probably
bc only one candidate before the people.
The County Committee, of which sheriff
j. ". Southward is chairman, met early
yesterday afternoon ant spent nearly hVe
hours discussing the situation, Dut WITHOUT
any material result
Tho conference was secret one and
only very meagre information could be OBJ
tanned on the outside. II was stated 10y q
friend Of Beverage that tho committee re-
fused 10 ra,ify the nomination OF iona
than and that the former was left " master
Of tho situation"
The truth is the committee finds itself IN
o very delicate position. To decide III ia
v0r Of either Of the claimants might array
the followers Of the other against the
chosen one. and to leave both in the field
would give the Democrats a good opportu-
nifty 10 carry Hcnrico, which Is usually he-
publican by large majority.
The committed adjourned without taxing
any definite action, but viii meet again IN
% few DAYS, when some conclusion VIII
probably be reached. Meantime the can
didatcs may agree among themselves, and
one or the other retire.
There is % strong uulercurrent in favor
of setting Bcyeridpe and Jonathan both
aside and nominating another man against
whom there ls not such strong objection
raised as against both Of these.