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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-17
THE COMING MOTOR.
Electricity as Universal Substitute for
Steam.

Electricity as a Universal Substitute fol
Steam.
There Was q time when wind and
water acting directly upon wheels o.
more Or less ingenious form and con-
struction supplied the power necessary
for the rude machinery of the age
The world made a step in the direc-
ton of progress. and then steam
achieved wonders.
There has now been discovered a
greater, safer and cheaper power, and
the steam engine is destined to occupy
its place by the side of the water
wheel, as one OF SO many old inven.
tons which have fulfilled their mission
and have been superseded.
To many of our readers this will
seem like an extract from Jules Verne.
To speak disrespectfully of steam will
be, in their opinion, just like BIAS
phemy against the multiplication Ia
BILE. Nevertheless, it is already an ac-
complished fact that hundreds of boil
ers have been set aside by manufact.
urers and mechanics simply because
there has been discovered better and
cheaper kind of machinery by which
the work of the whole world can be
done. Their shops and factories are
provided with the substitute, and the
work is done more safely. more eco
nomically and more rapidly t'aan be-
fore.
What is this substitution for steam?
Why. electricity, to be sure.
Will electricity. then. do all that
steam can do? Certainly it will. and
it is destined in time to take the place
of steam, just as steam has taken the
place of the water wheel. No doubt
steam engines will always be used.
just the same as water wheels are still
used under circumstances which ex-
clude the advantageous methods of
science.
1t is revolution in science which is
already under way and which is pro-
crossing with astonishing rapidity. 1t
is true that the final results have not
yet been arrived at on the score of
cheapness and simplification of the
methods by means of which this power
is to be applied. and in many cases has
been subjected to continuous working
in factories and shops. In the supply
of small power-that which machin-
lists call ''cat-power" in contra-dis-
tinction from horsepower the cleo
trio motor has made great progress.
The best illustration of it's success in
this respect is shown by its being ap-
piled to sewing machines, looms.
cloth-cutters and a hundred other ma
chimes, the mere enumeration of
which would occupy too much space.
American journal of Railway Ap
pliances.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-17
PROBABLY DODGED HER.

A Lively Woman Who Would Not BE
Buried in tho Mud.
''Look at that. will you?" exclaimed
a woman as she pointed to her trunk
in the baggage-room of the Third
street depot the other day.
'Yes'um," was the humble remark
of the agent.
"When l saw that trunk aboard
at Rochester yesterday it was brand
new trunk and all right Look at it,
nowr'
I'm a-looking, num-"
1.-The strap broken, one hinge
busted, two of the rollers gone and the
lid split!'
Il see. num-"
do you suppose I'll stand that?'"
she exclaimed. elevating her voice un--
til the echoes peeled slivers off the.
rafters. "Do you think you can pass
that trunk over to me without paying
damages?'
mo, num-
you've got hold OF the wrong
woman if you think you can! want
damages-damages, sir! Do you
hear?"
81 do, num-"
II put my damages at fifteen dollars.
That is for the trunk alone. The
damage to my feelings l put at one,
hundred dollars. ought to say two
hundred and fifty dollars, but I'll let it
go at one hundred dollars. Who shall.
l see?"
1.-The president, mum. Come in at.
four o clock"
Very we'll, I'll be here. If you see
him tell him I'm coming. Tell him I
don't want no ifs nor ands about it..
but cash down.
"Yes. num-
'.And if he tries to dodge me I'll sue
for thousand dollars and have my
husband come on here and lick the.
whole caravan! Some folks can be.
walked on and buried in the mud, but
I'm not one Of the sort just leave
that trunk where it is until call. and
you mention to the president that q.
woman who is no spring pullet will be-
hero at four o'clock to get damages or
pull lair. "-Detzo it Fres PresA
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-17
6ns figure should make visiting a

fine figure lsshould make visiting a
patient without watch"
Invent to bed and slept. The nature
OF my dreams l will spare the reader.
At ten I called at jenkins Office to tell
him OF my luck and to get my watch.
l found he was out-a sudden call.
A plague on the luck! So 1 must
go without the watch after all. wish
Jenkins weren't quite so full Of pranks
sometimes-but that prophecy of his
soas queer anyway"
walked rapidly down Girard from
Sixteenth. turning into Broad. A
couple of blocks or so along Broad
street. How long a Philadelphia
block is. anyhow! What magnificent
eye for distance Penn must have had
when he planned the old city. l must
be near my patients residence now.
The houses are few along here" l
scan the numbers eagerly reach
the spot.
what is this? Am mistaken? No.
No. --is-a church!"
Light slowly dawns upon me. NV
watch? The little lady in gray? Was
it possible / had been duped by what
we call in vulgar parlance an entry
thief? Horrible thought!
But her story-the coincidence with
what We had Esen talking: said to
Jenkins, when half hour later had
burst into his Office to find him re-
turned from visiting patient, ''how
do you account for that, praye"
Easiest thing in the world" said
my friend. STOOD in the hallway and
overheard my brilliant augury, aHd
adapted it. as the story-tellers say, to
her needs"
"And Thomas, the footman, whom
saw waiting Outside?"
bah! pal"
My patients, my reputation and my
shekels are still making haste Slow
ly."-Olive Green, in Detroit Free
Press.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-17
ABOUT INSECT PESTS.
The Good Work Done by Parasitic and Pre-
dsceOus Insects.

The Good Work Done by Parasitic and Pre-
dsceOus Insects.
From Michigan Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station bulletin the follow
ing is taken: The Importance of para
site and predaceous insects in over
coming our insect pests. has long been
recognized by the practical entomolo-
gist. He sees the destroyer swept off
as by flood; and finds in these pro-
life friends the easy solution of the
problem of insect years. He knows
that were it not for these friends, the
destroying hosts would make our eartn
a desert, and replace plenty with
famine He knows that adversity
among these tiny helpers means sue
cess to the swarms of insects which
devour the crops. and so is rejoiced
when he sees these little helpers active
and numerous.
The present season furnished vivid
illustration of this important and in
teresting fact June 80, the heads of
wheat were crowded with hungry
aphides or plant lice. These
myriad lice, often five or six
around single kernel of wheat,
and two hundred on sin
gle head. were sucking the sap and
very vitality from the forming kerr
nels. They were rapidly blighting the
grain. and unless some friendly hand
was raised against them, the wheat
crop would be utterly ruined. Even
then. when the lice were countless in
numbers, and when the winged forms
were rapidly spreading to the oat
fields, the hand of deliverance was
easily discerned in the comparatively
few but wondrously prolific enemies OF
the lice which had already sounded
a halt in the march Of destruction. a
week later, and the enemies OF the
lice were in the ascendency. and later
the lice was exterminated, and the
wheat crop rescued. the oat crop saved.
Close observation easily demonstrated
these truths. Even the careless eye
could see the savage insects dining
on lice. or the fatal egg laid which
doomed the louise which received It
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-17
AMONG THE POULTRY.



Practical Suggestions for Professionals ~
Well ~ Amateurs.
Old hens moult later than the
younger ones. g
"A half dozen good Pekin ducks are
more profitable than twice that num-
Der of puddle ducks NJ
Eggs in autumn can hardly be con-
sidered fresh when they have been laid
over week.
Late turkeys are rarely profitable.
1t costs too much to feed them before
they are ready for market
One of the most important items in
building the poultry-house is to make
sure that it is perfectly dry.
Have the duck-house separate from
that for the other poultry. and arrange
to save the manure. 1t is valuable in
the garden.
Poultry will eat fruit of all kinds.
and save much that would otherwise
60 to waste.
1t is only in exceptional cases that
late-hatched chickens can be made
profitable. They require special care
in order to secure good growth.
Cut straw makes a good litter. espe-
cially during the winter, when it is an
item to feed the poultry in such way
as to afford them exercise.
Save up the sorghum seed. 1t makes
splendid poultry food for the winter,
and is too often allowed to 60 to waste.
1t can be used to good advantage in
making up variety.
Care should be taken to train the
young turkeys TO roost in the poultry
house. If some pains are taken wher
they are young they can be readily
taught to do this.
One of the best absorbents to use in
the poultry-house is dry earth. 1t
will be good plan to gather up and
store a supply now while it can be
easily done.
Select out sufficient number of the
best hens and keep for breeding. They
should not all be young pullets or all
old hens, but rather the very best of
both.
1t is far easier to keep the flock
healthy than to cure af er diseased.
Hence the Importance of keeping the
quarters clean. feeding wholesome
food, and as far as possible, supplying
other conditions essential to good
health.
Outside of what is wanted to keep
for breeding and to furnish neces-
sary supply for the table, it is best not
to attempt to winter too much poultry,
especially if there is a lack of sufficient
accommodations. Properly managed,
the poultry can be allowed good
range on the farm with little trouble
to other stock or damage to the grow
ing crops, while a good per cent. of
what they pick up would otherwise go
to waste.
When raised for market it is often
the case that cro5s-bred fowl will
prove the most profitable, using good
breeds of course; but these mongrel
fowl are not the ones to keep for breed
ing.
One needs to be on the watch all the
time. Rats may in a single night do j..
great damage among the young poul-
try, while a weasel, skunk, fox or 9TH
er varmint may play sad havoc among
the older fowls.
Keeping close accounts with each
class of poultry is the only correct
means of ascertaining just how profit
able poultry can be made. Guess work
is, to say the least. very uncertain.
Be sure that your home market is
fully supplied before attempting to ship
away. There is class in every town
willing to pay little more than the
price if they can be sure of a
regular supply of fresh eggs and good
lat poultry for the table.-St. Louis
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-10-17
A VAIN SACRIFICE.
A wife, at length, old Blimber took.
And, very oddly, wed his cook.


A wife, at length, old Blimber took.
And, very oddly, wed his cook.
Blimber was quite an epicure.
Naught but the best would he endure;
And having wealth. could well afford
To give carte blanche to spread his board
To Kate, the cleverest in her line.
All, twas treat with him to dine!
And Kate had been for years with him,
And knew his palate's every whim.
One day she said: 81 really grieve
To tell you, sir, that must leave,
leave me: Why-why-this must not bel
Just think how long you've been with me"
But in month"; Kate slyly said,
Il marry to your coachman, Ned;
And, with our savings, laid away,
We're going to open cafe,
Old Blimber. with smothered swear,
Doubled her wages then and there;
But she was firm to be wife
Shed not be single all her life!
Inspired bv stomach, not b. heart,
A thought struck Blmber: Let's not part!
In dinners none could suit me So
Come, marry me, and let Ned go"
20, do you mean it. Is Il true?
OF course I'd rather marry your
81 mean il, yes. Your answer speak,
Wen tie the knot within week"
'Twas done. Behold our epicure,
His union to his cook made sure!
But wasn't he spendthrft sinner
To give himself up for his dinner?
Next day mo marriage tour they took)
Said Kate: Sir. we must hire cooEI'
"A cook! you joke:' did Blimber roar;
'What do you think wed yos for:''
'sThat's your lookout, my dear" said she,
''BuI know, a cook no more I'll be!
You have of me a lady made,
So kitchen work with me is 'played""
George Birdseye, in Goodalls Sun.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-01
substitute for spripeer,s Rf,,.

Washington, Jan. 3l.-The republican
senators to-day in cauous assumed con-
sideration OF territorial matters at the
point where the discussion ended yeater.
day. 1t was decided that the committee
On territories should frame q substitute
for the house bill that should be SO
broad in policy and fair in terms that its
rejection by the house would saddle that
body with the unpleasant responsibility
TO the people of she west. When thie
bill is made up it will be pushed through
the senate with expedition, AS ID is the
desire to reach the conference stage al
least this session.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-01
Prospecting for Coal,

C~entreville Chronicle, 31st: The
Chronicle regrets very much 60 report
disoouraRing news from the prospect
fields. The workmen discontinued
drilling at $50 feet on the second hole
last night, with no signs of coal. How
ever, they have gone TO work on the
third hole seventy feet north OF the first
one put down, and will keep at work nm.
iii they strike the coal. In conversation
this morning with Mr.. Carlson,
an experienced miner, who has
been on the ground, he
says he is still confident of there being
.eoai there that the second hole was
probably pus down in what Is known in
mining terms as Q s'borse back and
the fact OF not striking coal in that par
ticular spot does not signify at all. Gem
~treville people are genei ally encouraged
from the fact that good coal has Just
been found ct Violin Siding, and q shaft
is being put down and the work Of min
ing will commence Immediately. There
is no good reason for giving up yet.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-01
Con. Ayers Position.

DETROIT, Jan 31.-There is no truth
in the story sent out by sensational cor.
respondents that Gen. Alger has been
hidden. to Indianapolis, hat there is q
feeling among his friends here that he
will be, and in that event a strong eff
fort will be made to have him accept the
honor. Gen, Alger does not want the
appointment, for various reasons, chief
ly that his business demands his stten-
ton. But the Republicans of the state
feel that for prudential reasons Gen.
Harrison should name Gen. Alger in or.
der that the reputation of Michigan ma
be enhanced. In case the nomination is
rendered Gen. A1ger he will assemble
the leading workers of the party from
all parts. of the state and, if they insist
sons for not wishing the office, he will
arnpnt 100 ir4 Na5H c@ 4sE f.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-01

date of Dec. IS, tells Mr.. Blackjack hat
the Germans will disarm both the rebels
and Tapnassese to prevent trouble.
Consul Blackjack, in hisrecord OF cur
rent events, writes to Mr.. Rives that on
Jan. l Capt. Mullen received a letter
from the captain of the German vessel,
which seized the American boat. that no
flag was flying on the boat. The Ameri-
can flag, the consul says, was plainly
visible.
Jan. 3 is represented as quiet.
On Jan. 3 Capt. Mullen decided it was
necessary to have the Nipsie go over to
Tutinata Friday in order to get dis
patches. 1T will not do" the consul
says, ito take any chances
Jan, Id. The consul says: GA reliable
native has just informed me the German
consul sent word to Mataafa yesterday
by the wife "a Samoan) of the clerk of
the German consulate that he would
like to see him any where he would
name; that he wanted to shake hands
and be friends. Mataafa sent word
back that he did not want to see him.
On Dec. IS, 1888, l received a letter
from the United States vice consul here
informing me that he had that morning
received a letter from t he German con-
5ul, LIZ iNIldppt, W tl6 c1GCt t1dU Lille
German war ship wouli leave the har-
Dor of Apia that day in order to put an
end to the present state of war, on be-
half of an effective protection of the
German interests in Samoa, and to dis
arm both the rebels and the army of
King Tamasesse. The situation for the
past week has been, and is such that |
deem it necessary to send
an officer to Auckland Now
Zealand, for the purpose of t~elegraphing
the navy department the present state
of affairs here. ] am Of the opinion that
our government should have at this
point more vessels. / have caused to be
posted in Apia a notice, to-wit: "That
the lives of all Americans will find pro-
lection on board the vessel, under my
command, and at the first intimation
or outburst of hostilities in Apia ] shall
land my force forthe protection of their
p~rOnertyr
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-01

1t is formally announced that Ger.
many has declared war against Mataafa.
1t is being runored that Prince Ru.
dolph was murdered, being shot while
in bed.
hearing of the death of the Austrian
crown prince.
Dispatches received in London say
that all the Samoan factions have united
against the Germans.
The British steamer Walter Raleigh
was wrecked neal Bologne, and five of
her crew drowned.
The Belgian court festivities have been
postponed on account of the sudden
death of Prince Rudolph of Austria.
The English seaman's strike has ex.
tended to Glasgow, Scotland, where
fully 200 sailors and others have Joined
in the issue.
Two stockholders of the Panama ca
nal have applied to the Paris courts for
a dissolution of the company and a re-
organization.
August Ferio was acquitted of murder
in the killing of Rassa for undue init.
macy with the formers wife at Wilkes.
barre, Pa.
Editor Rathnower, of the Berlin lei
tung, has been sentenced totwo months
imprisonment for expressing his opinion
of the emperor too freely.
Hungary is terribly wrought up over
the passage or the military bill aud the
use of troops is required to keep down
popular outbreaks at Pesth and other
points.
Lord Salisbury is credited with the
intention of Withdrawing the English
blockading vessels on the Zanzibar coast
as soon as the Germans commenc opera
tons there.
The announcement of the death Of
Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria il
Pesth caused an almost immediate sub
sidence of the riots in progress there
over the passage of the military bill.
Premier Floquet u that the
French cabinet will not resign. A vote
of confidence is to be demanded, and &
bill will be introduced to legally sup
press Boulangerism and press criticisms
of the government.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-01

INDIANA ELECTION ABUSES.
One and Sixty Indictments Re
turned by the Federal Grand Jury.

One Hundred and Sixty Indictments Re.
turned by the Federal Grand Jury.
INDIANAPOLIS; Jan. 31.-The federal
grand jury madesanother partial report,
adding Lightweight indictments to the
number already returned, and making a
grand total of l65. OF this number but
four have been returned for ~offenses
other than against the election laws.
It is said that Dudley has not been in
dicted.
"A ief..tty aia-s;.ai Ward made q
rests yesterday morning in this county.
The parties are: Samuel Hume, Frank
Matthews, j. N. Cotton, Marshal Holl-
~ingsworth, and Frank Noble. Cotton
was a member of the legislature from
this county several years ago, and is a
rich and influential farmer. Hollings-
worth is a merchant in New Augusta,
this county, and is deputy postmaster.
The others are farmers and all are men
of prominence in this community.
Joseph Bingham, q prosperous attor.
ney; E. b. Osborne, a lumber merchant
and G. w. Zimmerman, all of Fountain
county, We're arrested, charged with
election violations. The arrests develor
a conspiracy in which Bingham bought
Zimmerman's vote and Osborne swore il
in, knowing it was illegal.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-01
THE STREET CAR STRIKE.
Many Sore Heads the Result of Yester-
days Conflict.

Many Sore Heads the Result of Yester-
days Conflict.
NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-The third day
of the horse car road strikes open with
many strikers suffering from gore heads
over yesterdays conflict with the blue
coats. The net result of the police.
force efforts yesterday was to send u
some sixty cars over the tie-up roads.
No trouble was reported from the stables
of the West Side roads this morning. A
stream of men are pouring into the Of
fees of the roads applying for work.
Superintendent Moore, Of the Sixth av-
enue line, said he could hire 500 men if
they We're needed. Five cars made
round trips on the Broadway line this
morning without interference from
strikers. There were only four police
OH each car. 1t is the impression that
the deadlock is broken, though there
may be trouble yet, as a great many
strikers are fighting drunk and it will be
difficult to hold them in check.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-01
THE BISMARCK DYNASTY

Mach Speculation on the Author of the
Article-Floquet's Programlne-Notes.
LONDON, Jan. 31.-The Contemporary
Review article 'The Bismarck Dynasty"
has created a tremendous sensation.
The papers are printing copious extracts
from it with profuse comment, and the
curiosity everywhers eyinced to learn
the name of the writer is intense. BY
many persons the authorship is ascribed
to Sir Robt. Morier, while several other
men more or less intimately acquainted
with the Movier and Geffcken incident
are included in the list of suspects"
The Globe asserts that the article bears
abundant evidence that the writer is in
q position to obtain information not ac-
cessible to the public at large or even to
the diplomatic world.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-01
Combine,

KANSAS CRY, Jan. 3l.--A dozen or
more cattlemen are at the Midland rep
resenting most of the larger cattle in
terests of the west. Their scheme is to
combine for the purpose of handling
their stock themselves, thus doing away
with the expensive commission system.
1t is intended to form an organization
for the purpose of marketing cattle
with headquarters at Kansas City and
branches at Omaha, st. Louis, Chicago
and New York. The capital stock is to
amount to $3.50. 900 and an endeavor will
be made to get all the leading stockmen
of the west to join It.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-01
A Crust for New YORK.
NEW YORK, Jan. sl.-Regardina

New YORK, Jan. Safeguarding the
positive cabinet gossip of Wednesday
night, seating Messfs. Blaine and Ali
son, the New York Republican papers
are somewhat chagrined at the loss of
the secretaryship of the treasury to the
state of New York, and the Tribune, by
way of headlines, says: s'This state will
only get a crust" The Press is still
hoping against hope that New York may
capture the treasury. There is no adj
verse comment toward the selection of
Allison as a man. All the objection, if
it may be called an objection, is based
wholly on the fact that he is not n New
Yorker. The Times INDUCES in some Of
its characteristic abuse of Blaine, but
abuse from that quarter creates no sur
Drisa