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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
FARMERS FOR FREE WOOL.

New York Farmers Are Opposed to the
Wool Tax-Strong Resolutions Asking For
Ohio's political Shepherds"-The Part
Played BY the Reform Club.
Two expressions of opinion on the
subject of wool duty have recently been
made by the wool growers which ought
to attract attention by reason of the
sharp contrast which they present on
the question of free wool
The first of these was by the Ohio
wool growers in a meeting at Columbus
At this meeting Mr.. Columbus Delano
offered certain resolutions, which were
adopted, denouncing the wool manu-
facturers whoilad expressed the opinion
that a modification of the duties on
wool may be expected and that such
modification Is necessary and proper
This sentiment of the manufacturers
was denounced as unjust, unfriendly,
and in violation of the agreement made
between the manufacturers and pro-
ducers prior to the passage of the
Mckinley bill" With this was coupled
the threat once more that the reduction
of duties on wool will secure reduc-
ton of the duties on the manufactures
of wool, and any effort to secure such
a reduction will be met by a united eff
fort on the part of thewool growers Free
wool and free goods or fair and equal
protection to each is the determination
of all wool-growers-" In his speech
Delano reiterated this threat He
wanted to inform the manufacturers
that when the wool-growers go down
the manufacturers monopoly will go
with them
So much for the political shepherds
of Ohio. In striking contrast with this
action are the resolutions passed about
the same time by the Sheep Breeders
and Wool Growers Association of On
tario and Livingston Counties, in New
York State Their twenty-fourth an
nual meeting was held at Honeoye, in
tina State, was largely attended. and
was marked by an interesting discus
sion on the subject of free wool As
the result of this discussion the follow
ing remarkable resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, 1t has been the policy in the past
for this association to annually pass stereo-
typed resolutions praying Congress to re-
store the wool duty Of 1857 or its equivalent;
and
Whereas. This association finally recoz-
nizes the unsoandness OF its past position
on this question. and ever ready to correct
any error into which 1t may have fallen, we
beg leave to submit the following:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
NEW FORAGE PLANT.
Splendid Results Obtained by q Farmer
with Kaffir Corn.

Splendid Results Obtained by Farmer
with Kaffir Corn.
Four years ago we tried some expert
ments with this relatively new forage
plant and thought highly of it. 1t is
very wildly brought to mind by the
eagerness with which our milk stock
ego for it, as part of their daily ra-
tons. We give few details from the
experience of the past year with it. 1t
is true sorghum from Africa but it is
not sugar producing variety.
The ground should be quite warm be-
fore the seed is planted, and thoroughly
titled, SO as to give the young plant a
clear and rapid start. We planted on
the last day of May IL drills, sown as
thinly as could be done, in good, fairly
rich upland soil. 1t came up well, was
hoed twice, cultivated twice. Was cut
on the 3Oth of July and dried thoroughly
and weighed twenty pounds to twelve
feet of row. Cut again on Goth Sep
TENDER, as was the seed which had feen
left to ripen up fully.
The stubble again put out well and
was grazed down by the COWS All
animals relish it. The bulk was cut
when the seed was in the milk and
dried, the stalks running about four to
five feet and three-fourths to an inch
thick. 1t dried quite green and retains
its fresh color now. 1t retained
its rich, fresh green all through
the very dry season, causing
''passers" to inquire what it was
that kept it green in such a drought
and all the corn around yellow
and curled. AS forage it is preferred
to any other by all the farm animals
and is eaten up clean, stalks, leaves and
heads. The seed heads are relished by
horses, cows and sheep. A feed OF the
seed is given to chickens and geese and
they do well on it.
Of all forage plants we have tried it
has given the best results, and its very
remarkable growth last season indi-
Gates special value in dry asons.-Col-
mans Rural World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
THE STOCK or SEEDS.
No Economy in Postponing the Purchase
of a Good Supply.

No Economy in Postponing the Purchase
of n Good supply.
1t is best to ascertain what seeds are
needed in good season. There is no
economy in delaying, while there is
considerable risk of not getting ex-
actly what is wanted In time to plant.
With number of crops, both in the
garden and field. it is important to
plant as early as the condition of the
soil will permit. and having the seed on
hand ready to use when needed Is one
essential in doing this.
With many varieties of seed it viii
be best to test carefully before risking
the crop with them, and if this is done
it viii be necessary to get them early,
so that if they do not turn out well
new seed can be purchased. Grass
and clover seed are usually sown first,
after that oats and fax. In the gar
den onions, lettuce, peas, radishes,
beetS, kale and cabbage should be sown
as soon as the soil can be worked into
| is necessary to plant early for
good growth and yield 1t
| will not answer to wait until
| the seed are wanted and then
run the risk of not getting them
in time. In many cases, in addition to
| the advantage of having the seeds on
hand ready for use. they can be pur-
| chased somewhat cheaper than they
can just before planting time. There
| is also the risk of not getting exactly
| the variety you prefer. 1t has been
| thoroughly proven that varieties that
| are best in one locality are not always
best in another; and in making out the
| list of seeds the main dependence
should be placed upon varieties that
| have been well tested. 1t is always a
good plan, when it can be done proper
ly, to try few novelties in order to as
certain their value, but the main plant
ing should be of varieties that have
| been well tested in that locality, for
change of soil and conditions of growth
will affect very materially the results.
This applies to all kinds of crops,
whether in the garden or field. and in
many cases to fruits as well. Get good
seed, get them in season and test suf-
fciently to ascertain their vitality, and
as far as possible make all the provis-
ions necessary to sow or plant in good
season.-St. Louis Republic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
AGRICULTURAL HINTS.
THE cOCKLE-BuR PEST.

An Article That Will Help You to Recog-
nize the Different Species.
Mr.. J. S. Matthews, Boone County,
Mo-, writes: 1.-THE cockle-bur is great
pest in this neighborhood. Some say it
has two seeds, one coming one year
and the other the next year. We want
to know some way of getting rid of it %
There are two clot-burS, or cookie
burs as they are sometimes called. We
append the botanical description of the
late DR.. Darlington, as follows:
ScrophuIous Xanthium, clot- bur, cock
le-bur.
X. strunaarium,L, Leaves broad-ovate,
mostly somewhat three-lobed, dentate,
unarmed at base; involucre of the fruit
oval, with two straight beaks.
Stem one to three feet high, roughish-
pubescent, branching. Leaves three to
six inches in length, and nearly as wide
as long; subcordate at base, but cuneat-
ly produced at the union of the three
principal nerves Heads of flowers in
aXillary clusters. Involucre of the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
a CLEVER COLLIE.
An Example of the Intelligence of Scotch
Dogs.

DOSSs
T. Sidney Cooper, the English an
imal painter. says that he often made
valuable studies in Cumb erland, at
places where Scotch drOvers halted
with their cattle for the night. On such
occasions he often had chance to
see illustrations of an animals intelli-
gence, as well as of its physical perfec-
ton.
One day when there was pouring
rain a man consented to sit for me at
the inn where was staying. He brought
his collie with him, and both of them
were dripping wet; SO he put off his
plaid, and laid it on the floor by the dog.
made a very successful sketch of
the man, but before l had finished it
the dog grew fidgety with the wet plaid,
and his master said: TAX it ava,
mon, tax it awa'!''
The dog took the end of it between
his teeth and dragged it out of the
room.
After I had finished the drover's por-
trait 1 asked him if he thought the dog
would lie quiet for time, as / wished
to sketch him.
''Oh, yes. mon," he answered. hell
do any thing 1 say to him. Watch!
Watch" he called, and then ''whus-
t 1ed'' for him, as the Scotch say.
AS the dog did not appear. we went
together to look for him. and found
him sitting before the kitchen fire.
with the end of the plaid in his mouth,
holding it up to dry. I expressed my
admiration of his intelligence, and the
master replied:
'.Ah, he's canny creature, sir: lie
knows mony things, does that dog,
sir. But come AVA, mon; the gentle
man wants to max your picture
So we returned to my room, ana the
handsome collie sat for his portrait
Youths Companion
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
IMPROVED TROWEL.

How to Make Common Garden Tool
Doubly Effective.
Sometimes a slight change in the
form of an implement or tool will make
it more convenient and better adapted
to the work for which it was intended.
This is very prominently proven by
simply grinding or filing away the end
of common garden trowel All who
have had experience in that line know
how extremely difficult it is to cut off
with the common garden trowel a weed
that has a strong taproot. By using a
trowel modified as shown in the engrav-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
DROWNED.

Down upon the beach of sand,
When the nights fierce storm was DER,
And the mornings tender hand
Touched with light the wreck-strew
shore,
Fishers in their suits of gray
Found her body where it lay
Cold and lifeless on the shore.
Beautiful was she. and fair:
Pale as marble; and her hair
Seemed like golden threads just sp1r
From a summer noon day sun;
And the curtains OF her eyes
Fastened down by fringe of gold
Hid the tiny azure skies
Underneath their velvet fold
Scarce u dozen summers old
Was this little maid they found,
Cold and lifeless on the ground.
So the fishers sadly spread
On the beach a ragged coat;
Laid upon it Beautys dead;
Lifted her into their boat.
Tearfully, these fishers brown
Rowed in silence TO the town.
Where the hasy. busting thrpIE
Half IN sorrow, half in song,
On It's way moves up and down.
In the holy chapel place,
With smile upon her face,
Like an angel did she seem
Smiling in happy dream.
Now the fishers hear the peal
OF the solemn music steal
Through the chapel's scented air;
Now with heavy hearts they kneel
While the good priest lifts his prayer
For their little maiden there:
God OF Heaven, earth and love,
Look upon us from above
In Thy mercy while we pray!
Doth a mother far away
Long to see her child again!
Heal, o God. her grief with love!
Comfort with Thy blessed grace
All who miss this little face.
Bless, o God. these fishermen.
Fill their hearts with love; and when
They like this fair child shall sleep
When life's rugged hill and steep
Shall be climbed-we pray thee, take
Them to Thee, for Jesus sake.
For His sake, kind God. Amen.'
Then the fishers said; Amen
Twas as ii an angel slept
In the chapel where she slept.
When the service was dismissed,
Came the fishers old, and kissed
Kissed her tenderly, and wept.
She was laid beneath tree
Near the ever sobbing sea.
Where the birds in summertime
Sing and tell in SaddeSt rhyme,
How this little rose, unknown,
On the oceans swelling wave
To the sandy shore was blown;
How the fishers came to weep,
Ere they put forth ON the deep,
Here beside the little grave.
Frank DenpSter Sherman, in n. Y. Ind
pendent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

confined in close pen, so that the one
who handles the holder can walk up
behind them and reach over and slip
the larger stirrup-shaped end over the
snout and into the mouth. The hog
will back up and the operator standing
in front can very easily hold any hog
perfectly still. 1t is easily adjusted,
easily taken out, and when in use gives
a leverage upon the upper jaw which
secures perfect control of the animal in
Judd Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
HANDY HOG HOLDER.

1t Recommends Itself to Any One Who
Has Many Hogs to Ring.
Though probably patented enquiry on
this point has been made to DO avail,
the simple, Inexpensive article for
holding hogs, shown Herewith, recon-
mends itself to any one who has many
hogs to ring. The correspondent who
sends in the sketch and description says
it will save time and labor enough in
ringing twenty hogs to pay for itself
the first time. The hogs should be
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
IMPROVED TROwEL.

ing, the work is readily accomplished.
Grind down until it is three-quarters of
an inch from point to point, leaving the
edge concave. 1t is plain that in press
ing into the soil any root coming n
contact with the trowel between the
two points is readily severed This
does not in the least detract from the
common use of the implemene. put
greatly adds to its usefulness Should
the concave surface be kept sharp it
will prove more effective in every way.
Agriculturist
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19
a wornzn-s Tax

This country spends about s.. 600. ooS
year for ostrich feathers California
has six ostrich farms; and to protect
the six owners of these the women of
the country Are made to pay a duty of 10
per cent on all feathers that have not
been dyed or finished for use, and q
duty of so per cent on such as have
been thus prepared for use Do the
women believe in protection" of that
kipd2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

OFTEN a warm barn or cellar can be
used to advantage in keeping your poul-
try growing in cold weather.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

manure heap they viii pick up much
grain that would otherwise go to waste.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

Mckinley put into his farmers
tariff" a duty of one cent per pound On
oatmeal, which Is double the old rate.
Now the oatmeal manufacturers have
decided to get together" and have
formed trust When the farmer buys
oatmeal for his breakfast dish and pays
trust prices for If, he viii have a fair
test of what Mckinley's farmers
tariff means
1t is stated by the New York Mer-
chants Review that nine-tenths of the
industries of the country are under the
control of trusts or combinations OF
some kind. Never has there been so
great activity in forming these com bina-
tons as since the passage of the Nc
Kinley tariff law. The era of McKin-
leyism Is the era of trusts
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-19

my DEARESr:-I am, feel, about to cause
| you great pain; but can not avoid it, re-
| lease you; ask you to release me. We think
| so differently on some points, that I feel we
] should never be happy as man and WIFE, The
| fault would be mine-I own it. am conscious
/ of histrionc talents within me, which would be
endless misery and regret, did 1 suppress
| them. can not suppress them. I know you
! are of a different opinion One day you may have
to acknowledge that my friends of last night
! were right, and you were wrong In plain
words, am going on the stage, and mean to
| be-lf not an Ada Rehan, at least a success
There!-it must rest with You how we meet
J in the future for 1 love you, and shall never
/, love another so well, If ever again.
Yours affectionately
GERALDINE.
SIS it to be, wonder, adieu reU0ire''
81 will find her." cried poor Sydney.
''Heaven help her! she knows not what
she has done. Ignorant, trustful, am
bilious, she viii become the dupe of
every theatrical agent, every impostor
If not worse. How, too, will she live?
She has no money -
Eyes, she has put in Miss Frob-
shere. ''Her savings bank book has
gone. She has over a thousand dollars
there-she'll draw it all out
cit will be enough for her to live on,
thank God, until 1 find herr calculated
Sydney-''until we can persuade her to
| communicate with u.s.
But such a result did not arrive. No
| notice was taken of the advertisements
he put in the papers nearly every day,
imploring her, in mysterious sentences,
to make her whereabouts known-as-
surfing her that all things should be
as she wished if she only would write.
perhaps she has succeeded; she real
ly had TALENT" remarked Miss Frob-
shere, compassionating the suffering of
her once prospective nephew. perhaps
she has secured an engagement and
gone on the road
Sydney shook his head.
"If she has, she has paid her thousand
dollars for it, he replied; land even
then, think she would be so delighted
that in triumph she would write to let
us know"
1t was no good studying the columns
of the dramatic papers to see if her
aunt's forlorn hope was correct, for, of
course, Geraldine had changed her
name. How was he to find her? Oh, if
he could! She might go on the stage,
she might do any thing, if she would
only let him watch over and protect her
as husband But six months passed
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-30
Are You Suffering

From back ache. Inflammation of the blad-
der, drick dust deposit or stone in tho blad-
der, or in fnct any arrangement of the
kidneys or urinary organs? If thus afflicted
do not loso tiino and waste money on WORTH
less linirnsnt and worse p~lasters, but strike
at this seat Of tho disease at once by using
the greatest of all known remedies, the cell
ebrated Oregon Kidney Tea. Pleasant to
firna
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-30
Strength and Health.

If you are not feeling strong and healthy,
try Electric Bitters. If "La Grippe" has
left you weak and weary. use Electric Bit
tors. This remedy acts directly on liver,
stomach and kidneys, gently aiding those
organs to perform their functions. II you
are afflicted with sick headache, you will
find speedy and permanent relief by taking
Electric Bitters. One trial will convince
you that this is the remedy you need. Largo
bottles only 80 cents. at r. s. Hale & Co.'s
drug store.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-30
Bucklen's Arnioa saive.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores. letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruption,, and positively
cures piles or nc gay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per boz. For
sale by Il. S. Hale & Co.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-30
Cecond National Bank . 1.

N&EHA%MW
Cecond National Bank
Of HELENA. MONT.
PAID UP CAPITAL, @7b,CQQl
SURPLUS AND PROFITS, $4,000
A General Banking Business
Transacted.
n. D. EDGERTON. President
@. X. COLE. Vice Pre-
GEORGE y. CHILD Cashier
JOSEPH N. KENCK. Asst. Cashier
Hoard Of Directors.
]. b. Sanford, C. G. Evaanl
III. w. Child, s. j. JoneA
G. g. Swallow, Chris KenCk.
b. d. Edgerton. {. X. Cola
George 3. Child.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-30
Tirst National Bank.....
OF HELENA, MONT.
PAID UP CAPITAL, 100000

PAID UP CAPITAL. $500 OOo
SURPLUS AND PROFITS. 100000
Designated Depository of tho Uni
ted States.
Interest Allowed on Time Deposits.
General banking Business Transacted.
Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent.
Directors.
s. T. HAUSER, President
E. w. KNIGHT, Cashier
r. H. KLElNSCHMIDT, Asst. Cashier
GEO. II. HILL, End Asst. Cashier
Granville Stuart, Stockgrover
Hon. T. G. Power, U. 8. senator
J. Curtin, Clarke, Conrad Il Curtin
r. s. Hamilton, Capitalist
0. X. Allen. Mining and Stookgrower
Chas. X. Wells, Merchant
A. II. Hotter. A. M. Hotter Hardware Co
Associated Banks. M
Northwestern National Bank. Great Falls
First National Bank, Nissoula
First National Bank. Bntte
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-30

In fancy goods we have beautiful manicure
sets, puffs and puff boxes, baby sets, jewel
boxes and no end of pretty mirrors.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-30
Come and See Our New Goods.

We are displaying an elegant line Of imported
and American hair brushes. 1t is a pleasure
to use a good bristle brush, therefore, get the
best. We have them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-30
Merchants National Bank

First-class City. County and State Securities
bought and sold.
Exchange issued On the principal cities of the
made by telegraph.
Interest allowed on time deposits. Collections
promptly attended to. ~
Boxes for rent At reasonable prices in one OF
depesit vaults in the country. ~
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-30

i. "; Child. 81: Jones'
J: y. assssssss. ,,,.,., !. oS 4 Si5 i. e esis
Montana National Bank !.
OF HELENA, MONT.
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY.
Capital Paid In 100000
Surplus and Profits. 100000
Directors.
q. "A. BROADWATER, President
L. g. IHELPS. Vice President
r. i. McCULLOH, Cashier,
A. g.. Clarka Herman Cans,
II. i. Galen, Peter Larson.
c. w. Cannon, Il. c. Wallace,
David A. Cory.
The Thomas Cruise Savings
BANK, OF HELENA
Incorporated Under the Laws OF
Montana.
PAID IN CAPITAL, . 100000
THOMAS CRUISE President
FRANK X. CRUISE. vics-President
WV. J. CooK, Asst. Treas and seoy
WIN. ]. SWEENEY. Treasurer
Trustees.
Thomas Cruise. Frank II. Cruise.
VIZ. J. Cook. VIM. ]. Sweeney.
John Pagan.
Allows 4 Dor cent. interest on Savings Deposits,
compounded January and July.
exchange ossnsso. 9. . &c asn1 prin ein1la aiti Gas II fse d R1ass
States and Europa
Deals in county and city bonds, and makes
loans on real estate mortgages.
Office hours from 10 m, to -. m. Also on
Saturday and Monday evenings from Ito 8
Merchants National Bank
OF HELENA, MONT.
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY.
Paid in Capital, $780, 900
ana FTO11IS, y
l.. H. HERSHFIELD, President
A.. J. DAVIDSON, Vice President
AAAON hEkSHF1ELD, Cashier
Board of Directors. /.
Thomas Cruse, M. Sands,
q. y. Huntley, A. X. Prescott,
A. j. Davidson, Moses Morris.
u. Il. Hershfeld, Aaron Hershfald.
j.. Switzer.
First-class City. County and State Securities
bought and sold.
Exchange issued on the principal cities of the
made by telegraph.
Interest allowed on time deposits. Collections
promptly attended to.
Boxes for rent at reasonable prices in one of
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-11-30

Take a look at our window and get a glimpse
Of a few Of the many nice, new things we are
carrying in stock.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03
/" WHAT AN ASS AN II"

The ass thought himself as fine look
ing as his neighbor, the horse, until he,
one day, saw himself in the looking
glass, when he said "What an ass am !"
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