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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-01-29
The Farmers Programme =.

A body of farmers, no matter how
far the private talk of individuals may
go towards sweeping changes, is not
as likely to create disastrous statutes as
a caucus of disciplined politicians. To
the American people no sounder ad-
vice can be given than: Paste that in
your hats. Free speech and free votes
have never, since this nation was or
ganized, been the source of series of
evil laws. Farmers in Kansas will
suppress ingalls,, the radical, selfish,
cold blooded sectionalist and corpora
ton agent. They will overhaul the
laws in order to equalize the classes
and give the masses protection from
the encroachment of concentrated
power. They will cut down expenses
of State government, discard useless
boards and office holders, and prune
off abuses in fees and charges. They
will endeavor to make all property
pay its legal share of taxation. What
man is so timid that he breads re-
forms like these? They are the resto-
ration of safe government, not the in
PRODUCTION of menacing experiments.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-01-29
Bro. Cade and the Progressive
Farmer.
TWarrenton Gazette. |

AS it should ever be pleasure to
speak we'll of those who progress We
will take occasion to say that, as it
seems to. us, the Progressive Farmer is
a far more useful, influential and able
paper since Mr.. Cade has taken
charge of it than it was before. He
has broadened and liberalized it. He
says s'turn on the lights" let there be
free discussion, that no man ought to
be boycotted for opinions sake. He
says there are many men, good and
true, both in and out of the Alliance,
who differ in opinions. Alliancemen
differ and it is not to be wondered at;
and that people not in the Alliance
agree with it, while some differ with
it, that whether Alliancemen or others
differ with each other, their opinions
should be respected and that it is I'M
wise to brush these men aside as enc
mics and obstruCtionists because they
do not agree with us upon all points.
Mr.. Cade says the rapid growth of the
Order is likely to beget an overwean-
ing confidence that may do the cause
great harm, that hasty legislation is
always imperfect and often absolutely
bad legislation. He says, and wisely
says, the cause represented by the
farmer is just one and sure to win if
cautious and patient actions prevail.
He advises the people to read, read
carefully, deeply and wisely, both
sides and every side of all important
questions. The following is very wise.
He says: examine and digest every
feature of existing law-do this and
there will be no longer need to fear
that our reform will be forced to 60
backward; let every man think for
himself, and not be mere mouth
piece of another-a 'me too kind of
4 man.
Mr.. Cade seems to be broad and
enlightened, fair minded and honor
able, and with no disposition what
ever to cut off debate. On the con-
trary he respects those who differ with
him and rather invites friendly and
courteous discussions, we'll knowing
that the man who will hear only one
side can never get at real truth.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-01-29

READ AND THINK
Things That Farmer Ought
to Know.
IF. II. Dow in Cultiyator. |


A portion of the farmers time should
be occupied in reading and study, that
he may the better be able to carry on
his business in a more profitable and
intelligent manner.
always like to see good books &C.
cupying a prominent place in farmers
home; and papers and magazines
should by no means be neglected.
These aid the farmer greatly and help
to make his lite more interesting and
comfortable.
1t is a good plan to sum up the re-
suit of the past seasons experience and
make note of what we wish to do in
the future, what seed have given salts
faction the past year and what ought
we to SOW next.
1t is astonishing to see SO many farm
implements and machines left out
around the barn and in the fields, ex-
posed to the weather. These tools
cost considerable money and they re-
ceive more injury while lying idle but
exposed to the weather, than they do
from constant use on the farm. No
matter how few tools farmer has, he
should have shelter for them when
they are not in use and they should
always be found there at those times.
A pillow even should never be left in
the field over night. 1t pays to see tc
| these matters.
| Restlessness enters into the make
| up of the American farmer to large
degree. Now, this is all we'll enough
when it is directed in the proper course
but when it crops out in constan,
desire to be shifting around from one
thing to another, or a desire to change
his location often, it is certainly baC
for himself and family; because more
than likely, most of the changes will
prove detrimental to his success in life
if not actual ruin. A course should 1t
mapped out at first, one we'll adapted
to the farm; and this should be ad
hered to as nearly as can be, if founo
reasonably profitable; and when once
we'll established on farm it is no
often best to sell out and move to some
other location.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-01-29
THE SOUTH.
Is to be More Prosperous Under
a Changed System of Agri-
culture.

IF. K. Moreland, American Agriculturist.
There are in Virginia, the Carolinas,
and some other Southern States, large
areas of abandoned lands. In these
districts the plantations have been
given over to scrub oak, old field pine,
and brambles, because the former sys-
TEN of agriculture did not pay, or be
cause long continued robbery of the
soil resulted in such impoverishment
that cultivation at last would not pro-
duce a livelihood for labor expended.
Land that has been impoverished by
tobacco-one of the most exhaustive
of crops-or by cotton, as has been
done in the South, may be restored by
a change of agriculture, and this res
toration is even now going on. Fruits
and vegetables will be largely cult
waited in the Southern States on &C
count of the good markets for such
products in the large Eastern cities. 1t
will also be found profitable to raise
cattle, grain, wool, and dairy pro-
ducts. The result of this changed
system of agriculture will make the
South even ulore prosperous than 1t
was in the palmiest days of plantation
life.
When all the desirable agricultural
land of the West is occupied-whlch
is but question of few years then
these lands in the Southern States will
receive attention. Our population is
increasing rapidly, and the time will
come when these farms will have to be
subdivided. The average size Of our
farms in this country is four times
that of the farms in France, and in
Belgium, Holland, Germany, and
England, they are still smaller. While
to-day in many sections farms of IS
and 100 acres will barely pay for Gull
tivation, the time will come when
farms one-third or one fourth that size
must pay II is useless to argue that
it can not be done; such farms are cul-
tivated in a way to pay even to-day
and must become even more generally
profitable in the future. 1t would be
we'll for the respective State depart.
ments of agriculture to establish ex
perimental farms in these neglected
sections. Such experiment farms should
be conducted in a manner to demon
strate to the unsuccessful farmers O
the State how to take their worn GU
farms and renovate them; how the,
can carry on an industry that ha
hitherto appeared to be Improbable
in way to show satisfactory bal
anCe sheet.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-01-29
sTHE TINE NEEDS HEART
TO SIDNEY LASIER.

TO SIDNEY LANIER.
So truly said, o Singer Of the South.
Great-souled, warm-hearted, loving,
brave Lanicr.
1.-The time needs heart" Oh, would that
thou vert here
Still, with thy wistful flute against thy
mouth,
Singing thine altruism sweet and clear.
1.-THE time needs heart''-needs larger faith
in man;
More Joyous hold upon the things to lie;
More courage to do well and patiently
The little parts that fit the unseen plan
And knit, o God, the nations unto thee
"The time needs heart"-needs great love
for all.
Both rich and poor, both high and low
estate,
For love can loose the devil-grasp of fate
As David harped the demon out of Saul,
And make mans soul its own high po-
tentate.
"The time needs heart more tender char
ity;
More tears for brothers fault: more
helping hands;
More bearers of the light to midnight
lands;
More churches with their wide-doors Cos
pei free;
More narrowing of phylacteries and
bands.
THE time needs heart'-less selfshness
and greed;
Less grinding of the widow and the poor,
Less grasping at the devils golden lure,
Less heaping up of wealth beyond the need,
And monuments that for day endure
1.-The time needs heart"-needS that fine
chivalry
That kneels before the gentle, pure and
good,
But nightly with stint of blade mol
blood,
Assails the dragon vile Iniquity,
And all its hateful, hydra-headed brood
1.-THE time needs hearts"-O, sing it, Poet
souls,
And live it, and adorn it with your deeds
Have done with lisping lutes and daily
ing reeds
The trumpet thunders and the chariot
rolls
Oh, let us sing again of men and steeds
james Bucktam.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-01-29
The Manure Problem.
[St. Louis Republic.]

There is considerable difference OF
opinion as to the best plan of manag-
ing the manure on the farm. There
are two general reasons for this:
One is difference in the conditions
under which the work is done and the
other is habit perhaps more than any
thing else. The kind of soil, the lay
of the land, the crops to be grown, as
we'll as the other farm work, will make
a considerable difference in the manner
of managing and applying the manure.
To this may be added that there is
large class who have got into the
habit of following a certain plan, and,
without investigation to ascertain
whether or not it is the best, they 20
on following it.
In applying manure at least two
things should be considered. One is
the kind of soil and crop and the
other is to economic labor. For
some crops it will be best to use only
well-rotted manure. On some farms
the lay of the land is such that there
would be considerable loss of the
more soluble material in the manure
if applied during the winter any
considerable time before the crop is
planted.
At the same time it is we'll to con-
slider the cost. To wheel or even
pitch the manure out of the stables un-
der manure shed, and then handle
so as to rot rapidly and at the same
time save all the valuable properties,
will increase the cost considerably over
that of hauling direct to the fields from
the stables or sheds as fast, or nearly
SO, as made.
In addition, in many cases, by haul
ing direct the work can be done at
time when it will least interfere with
other farm work, and this is often
quite an advantage, as on all farms
there is time that can be spared to
haul manure that will interfere little
with other farm work, while at others
it would prove expensive, so that no
rule cen be given that would prove
best under all conditions.
1t is certain that with many, more
Intention must be paid to the manure
stion, not only in saving, but also
\dslying, SO that the work can be
III the lowest cost and at the
cderiye the largest amount
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-01-29


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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-01-29

But defeat, as well as victory, has its
recompense. When General Robert
E. Lee retired from the field of unsuc-
ceSsful strife, he was followed with the
tears and blessings of his war worn
veterans and when he returned to
private life he took with him the re-
spect and good will OF those who wore
the blue as we'll as those who wore the
gray. He had approved himself a
soldier in the higher sense that the
term soldier is synonymous with wise
leader and also with gentleman and
man of honor. So when death came,
soon after sunrise on October 10th,
1870, it was looked upon not so much
sectional as national bereave-
and in succeeding years many
AVE been made to the men,
distinguished warrior.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-01-29
IN HONOR OF LEE.
THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA PAY
TRIBUTE TO HIS MEMORY.
The Anniversary of the Great Gener-
ais Birth Fittingly Celebrated
Throughout the Old
Dominion.
EBerkley (Va.) Graphic. ].

The sequel of to-day unsolders all
The goOdliest fellowship of famous knights
Whereof the world holds record,
Some such thought as this must have
suggested itself on the battlefield of
Appomattox when Lees surrender dis
banded the Army of Northern Viz
ginia and brought to close the exist
ence of the Southern Confederacy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
Alliance Notice.

There will be a meeting of the presi-
dents, secretaries and lecturers of the
various suh-alliances throughout Bar
ton county, at the citizens alliance
hall in the city of Great Bend, Satur-
day, Sept. 9th, 1891. Important
business to be transacted, and a full
attendance is earnestly requested.
7. II. BUTLER, Pres. Co. AL.
J.W. MCCAULEY, Sec. Co. AL
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

n. f. Bell, of Maherville, called
Tuesday to make the DEMOCRAT man
q deposit. Mr.. Bell thinks that the
county ticket nominated Saturday is
not going to meet with the general APP
probation of the alliance men.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

The DEMOCRAT desires to again call
the attention of our city council to the
need of some sort of communication
between the hose house or some up
town point and the water-works. In
case fire. breaks out and direct pres
sure is needed. the only way to COM
municate with the waterworks engineer
is by sending a messenger. We all
know that the stand pipe pressure is
not sufficient to do good service in a
bad fire, and the small cost of the
necessary means of communication
should not prevent its beng put in.
An electric bell on which the alarm
could be given by succession of rings
would answer the purpose. Some of
the councilmen have ascertained the
cost of such a contrIvance, and we
would like to see a report from them
at the next meeting, and some action
taken. Then too, there is one fire
hydrant that the city is paying for that
has never been located. Why not have
it put in some place where it may be
the means of saving some citizens
house? 1t will not cost the city g
cent to locate it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

Collie, Diarrhea and Dysentery are
dangerous. No family should be with
out q good reliable medicine for these
complaints at this season. Beggs
Diarrhea Balsam will relieve imme-
diately and no bad results follow.
All druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

For the Kansas state fair at Topeka,
We will sell round trip tickets at one
fare and SO cents added for admission
to the fair. On sale Sept. 10th to
18th; good to return Sept. 21st inclu-
sive. w. ToRREY, agent,
A. 7. 81 S. F. Il. r.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
ST. LOUIS STORE.

The Free Methodist camp meeting
opened In the grove west Of town last
Thursday evening, and will continue
for a few more days. The services
are said to be very interesting, and
quite a good deal of interest is being
manifested.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

IF you want a good Wind
mill, Pump, piping and fix
lures don't forget that we are
IN the business, Great Bend
Implement Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

Farmers, if you want to
draw a friendly smile over
your wives faces just make
them a present of a Standard
Sewing Machine. For sale at
the Great Bend Implement
Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
Flannel and Blanket DEPART
Enent.

AS Usual this department is full of
Grand Values.
Our heavy all Wool Red Twill
Flannel. at zoe per yard, will not find
IT'S equal in the state, and are by far
the best ever offered to our customers.
A heavy "a inch waterproof at 25c
Be- q hummer. Want of space prevents
us fsom enumerating and specifying all
gods in this department. Yet can
NOT refrain from mentioning our
special drives in Blankets, and guar
antee values never before, heard of,
starting a 75c a pair. One lot of
slightly soiled Blankets (manafactur~
ar's samples) at one-halt real value.
One lot of Red Blankets at $3.50.
Linen Department.
Our Linen department has been
Increased to double its Size aud many
new and novel designs of choice Linens
await your inspection.
Some rare values in Towels, Mar
kins and Fancy Linens just opened.
Yarn Department.
Our stock in this department is the
most complete We have ever carried.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
Low 3. r. Rates.

Chicago and return, $500.
St. Louis and return, 500. 80
Pueblo, Denver, Trinidad, Colorado
Springs and return, $500.
Via Missouri Pacific.
E. w. WAYNANF, Agt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

Miss Alice Button is slightly impro-
wing in health.
w. III. Rice, of Albion, was in the
city Monday.
Al Harper is up and around, after
a few weeks illness.
Ed. Heller came down from Cas-
cade, Col, Monday.
D. A., Banta is attending court in
Rush county this week.
Mrs. Sid Crane was in the city,
shopping. last Thursday.
III. j. Weber, of Galatia, was doing
business in the city Monday.
Father Kelley visited Hodgeman
county the first of the week.
DR.. E. g. Colt will remove back
to Chicago, in short time.
Miss Orlena Fisher returned to her
home in Abilene, Kas., Tuesday.
Mazda Cobun visited in the city
last week, from Albion township.
Miss Laura Humphrey is attending
the state normal school at Empora.
Wells Bros of Willard, were in
Great Bend Monday, talking horse.
Miss Maggie Whistler. of Iowa,
visited with the family of VIM. Long.
E. F. Hasslers family, who have
most all been sick. are slowly improv-
ing.
Miss Lizzie Jordan, in the south
west part of town, is down with a
fever.
Mrs. Ella Stoke and Miss Lucy Miller
visited friends in Hutchinson last
week.
Miss Esther Willms, of Comanche
township is attending college at
Salina.
The Misses Allie and Minnie Gwinn
returned from their visit in the south,
last week.
Miss Jennie Strobel entertained a
number of young friends, last Friday
afternoon.
Mrs. Laurey and daughter, Miss
Celia Mitchell returned from the east
last Friday.
G. B. Wuderlich, of Olmitz, was
doing business in the. city Tuesday
of this week.
Hoisington's rustling real estate agt.
A. 81. Baker, was over to the county
seat Tuesday.
Mrs. Baker of Iowa, who was visit.
ing with Mrs. D. Merten, returned
home last week.
Chas. A. Voight and wife, of Lakir
township, were shopping in Great
Bend last Friday.
Dave Gray was in town Friday
and Smiled" on the gathered hosts a
Hoisington, Saturday.
Mr.. Brinson, from Sumner county
has been in the city several days on {
visit to his son, L. F.
w. Il. Dodge, who has been il
Kansas City for some weeks. cam,
home the first of the week.
Mrs. Long and Miss Nellie Cos
were shopping in Great Bend, Tues
day, from Clarence township.
Rev. w. G. Better, IF Staffort
county, was in the city last week at
tending the Christian convention.
| Geo. Brinkman, who has been Wis
iting in Ohio for some weeks, returned
home last Thursday, on the Santa Fe
John Armstrong and wife returned
from Detroit, Monday evening. having
visited several weeks with relations i,
the east.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Long, of Dalla
county, Iowa, who have been visiting
in this county, will return to lows
this week.
Chas. V. Brinkman accompanies
} his cousin Miss Fisher, to her home il
! Abilene. where Charlie will visit
! short time
Elder khan, of Ciafiin, was il
the city Saturday attending tn
! county convention of the Christian
church organization.
c. L. Hobart, of the News. took il
che peoples party convention Saturday
and gave very good condensed re
port of the proceedings.
Charlie Hobart and John Grant
4 accompanied by their ladies, drov
! up from Eliinwood and attended th
camp-meeting Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

Old nespapers, very useful for put
ting on pantry shelves, under carpets,
etc., for sale at this office at 20 cents
a hundred.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

We have lightest store room IN town
to show our goods, and will give
more goods for your $1.00 than you
ever got. Be sure and see that boys
suit, ages from 4 to 13, that the St.
Louis Store is selling for 90c.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

Or. LawIess. the optician, reports a
splendid business this trip to Great
Bend, and will have to remain with
us until Saturday, the 18th inst.
Everyone wishing their vision correct
ed had better call as soon as possible.
Ewes examined and consultation free.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

When you come to town, peep in
the implement house Of G. n. & E. r.
Moses, look at the different riding and
walking plows, and leave your order
now for one, SO you will be ready to
pillow when harvest is over.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

The young ladies sodality of the
Catholic church will give an ice cream
social at No. 4, in Liberty township,
on Friday of this week, the 4th inst.
The proceeds to be for the benefit of
the church. All are cordially invited
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

Complaints are frequently made,
and perhaps without any foundation,
about short weights on coal. Now we
will cay to the public and consumers
of coal, while we have no city scales
to test the honest or dishonest by, We
ask those that have scruples, also
those that have not, to test any and
all coal they buy of US on any disin-
terested scales in town, and for every
pound they find it short We will double
it in money or coal. This don't mean
the present only but for all time to
come. Respectfully.
ALLISON Bros.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

Our stock Is larger and better assorted
than ever before, and while our prices
are not lower than every body elses,
they are just as low, quality consider
ed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
Order of Publication IN Divorce.
In the District Court of Barton County, Kansas
Nellie E. Hall, Plaintiff,

In the District Court of Barton County, Kansas:
Nellie E. Hall, Plaintiff,
William III. Hall, Defendant
To William II. Hall, the above named defendant
You viii take notice that you have been sued in
the District Court of the 20ih Judicial District
within and for the county of Barton and state of
Kansas by Nellie E Hall the above named plaintiff
who filed petition in the above entitled action,
in the Office of the clerk of the district court Of
said county the 18th day of August, A D. 1891,
praying for decree of divorce from the bonds Of
matrimony contracted with you the seventh day
of November. A D. 1885, at the county of Harvey
in the state of Kansas, the grounds of abandon
ment for year, gross neglect of duty and ex-
treme cruelty, and unless you the said defendant
answer said petition on or before the End day of
October, 1891, said petition viii be taken true
and the bonds of matt Imony existing between you
and the said plaintiff, and contracted aforesaid,
he dissolved, and judgment rendered for decree of
divorce in said action; that the plaintiff be restored
to Ter maiden name and for such other and further
relief and orders in the premises the court IN ay
deem Just, proper and equitable Al in accord
ance with the PRAYER of said petition on file Is
aforesaid.
DAY SMITH BROS,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Attest: W. r, BUNTING. Clerk District Court, of
Barton county, kans-, and the
fsRAL1 seal of said Court. this 18th day
21-23 of August, A D. 1891
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

Besides the best and medium grades
of German Knitting yarn, we have
several grades of Saxonv, both Do
mestic and imported. Best zephyrs
SC an ounce, only.