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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
THE PROPER FOOD OF MAN.
What He May Best Eat For His General
Health.


Health.
Man, in common sense and under
standing, is omnivorouS, and If he does
not eat all things, he eats multifarious-
ly- The flesh of most herbivora, be it
wild or domestic, is nutritious and sa-
worry to the palate and the bodily func-
tons. Even the advocates of a purely
vegetable diet do not dispute the flavor
or the potency of flesh, whatever conse-
quences they may attribute to the eat
ing of it. 1t contains some of the
chief alimentary principles-album
fbrine, fats, gelatine, water and salts
and osmazone. The last-named is q
substance of a reddish-brown color,
having the smell and flavor of soup; il
varies in various animals, increasing
with their age. 1t is this osmazone,
developed during the culinary process.
which gives the characteristic taste to
beef, mutton or birds.
The tenderness of young animals 10
the quality which favors digestion. The
difference between lamb and mutton is
very marked, especially in their fat,
that of the latter being to many stom-
achs quite intolerable on account of the
fat and oil contained in the brain.
Liver is unsuitable for delicate stom-
achs, especially when fried Kidneys
are very tough and difficult of df-
gestion- Sweetbread is a favorite food
with convalescents when plainly
dressed Eggs are very nutritious, es-
pecially when poached or lightly boiled;
when boiled hard or fried hard in but.
ter they are difficult of digestion, and
the same may be said of omelettes, pam
cakes and fritters- To some persons of
delicate digestion eggs are found very
suitable, while to others. whose di-
gestion- is generally good, they ara
hurtful
We can much better know for our
selves what agrees and disagrees with
us than to pretend to advise others
what is good diet or the contrary. OF
the two kinds of pastry, puff and
short" the latter is the most dlgestible.
Rousseau maintained that vegetables
are the proper food because we have
two breasts. like the vegetable feeders.
Helvetius argued that fish is the only
proper food The vegetarian theory ID
at variance with the plain Indications
afforded by our structure. and by indi-
cations showing that our teeth and in
testinal canal point to a mixed diet Of
flesh and vegetables
The nutritious value of any substance
is necessarily dependent on the relation
of that substance to the organism, but
the relation cannot be constant because
the organism itself is frequently chang.
ing. The same man must necessarily
require more food when in activity than
when in repose. in cold climates moro
than in hot climates Liebig says our
clothing is merely an equivalent for .
certain amount of food-Philrdelph
Times
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
HANDY SOIL MARKER.

Useful for Neat, Quick Work IN SOWING
and Transplanting.
The device illustrated 1 find quite
useful for neat. quick work in sowing.
pricking out and transplanting. Take
a piece of board an inch thick and two
inches wide and of any desired length;
draw a line down the center of each
side and one edge, and with plane OF
sharp knife pare it down to a sharp
edge; fasten a handle of convenient
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
He Asked No More.

A well-knOwn clergyman of Pitts
burgh was riding in Penn avenue car
the other day, when a lady and child
got aboard.
The minister CALAMITY offered his
seat, as the car was crowded, and it
was graciously accepted.
AS the gentleman hung to a strap
with one hand he patted the child's
head with the other, and the follow
ing conversation ensued:
''Fine child, madam"
''Yes, SIR"
every fine, indeed"
1--WE think so. It is the only one we
have
81 am very fond of children
The lady nodded.
"Now this boy will grow up to be a
great comfort to you, and perhaps a
support You ought TO be very proud
of him.
eyes, SIR
tsWhat is his name?''
Annie
At this the whole car roared. The
minister Joined in the merriment, but
not in a hearty manner.
He asked no more questions, how
ever.-Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03


size and length at center of strip on
the upper edge and the device is com
pleted.
Grasp the handle firmly. press the
sharp edge into the earth and you
have straight, even drill of uniform
depth for sowing. By marking and
cross marking, as in corn planting, you
have even spacing for pricking or trans
planting. To mark off the distance to
next row you might also put on a rum
ner at one side fastened to rod of iron
passing through the marker, as shown
in lower figure This runner can be
adjusted any distance and do perfect
work. OF course, handle and marking
strips can be made any length, from a
few inches to several feet / think
that after trying one you will make
several of different sizes = Popular
Gardening
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
An Effective Remedy.

Miss Prudence-I should be quite
willing to be married if it weren't for
having to hear the first year or two
how mother cooked things and how
mice mothers biscuits and pies used
to be- l could not stand that, know.
Mrs. Happiwife-Oh! do as did and
you'll have no trouble.
Miss P.-How did you manage it?
Mrs. HI married an orphan.-De.
troit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
A Practical Suggestion.

Edwin las they reach the summit OF
the mountain after a long c1imb)-Ahi
we are here at lasti What a magnif-
cent view! AT such a time and place /
feel strange sensations-an undefnable
longing, soul craving. as it were.
which
Angelina-My dear Edwin, you must
want a ham sandwich! = Munsey's
Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
Called Back.

st. Peter Ito spirit)-How is this? I've
got It down that you left the earth two
days ago. Where have you been since
then?
Spirit-My wife called me back to
build a FIRE in the kitchen stove.-Judge
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

ployes without ample cause, and oppor-
tunity for defense. The ideal civil
service law has not yet been written
The existing law is imperfect and
should be amended SMITH D. Fry.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
FARM AND GARDEN.
THE WHEAT MIpGE.

pertinent Station Farm.
Wheat midge-diplosis tritiei: (a)male,
(b) female; (a) natural size; (c) wing,
greatly enlarged; (d) antennal joints of
male; te) ditto of female; f) ovipositor;
(g) eggs, greatly magnified; (h) flower
of wheat, showing Larvae on kernel; G)
larva in repose; Cd ditto. crawling:
Cd natural size; (k) enlarged view of
anterior end when moving; o. posterior
end, with teeth protruding to aid in
motion (After Fitch.)
This insect is known also as the red
weevil, on account of the color of the
maggots or young, and under this name
will be best recognized by farmers, es-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
Kerosene ON Poultry.

Kerosene local oil) is the best article
for destroying lice. but it should never
be applied on the bodies of fowls OF
chicks, as it usually injuries them
severely or kills them. Even grease,
which is recommended as a remedy
against the large, gray lice, should be
used cautiously, and in very small
quantities, few drops being sufficient
for chick, as grease is an abomina-
ton to poultry. Kerosene has de-
stroyed hundreds of chicks, and should
be used only when the necessity for
destroying lice occurs.-Farm and Fire
side.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
Not Worth Consideration.

Sappy-Miss Clara, do me favor.
Tell me honestly just what you think Of
me.
Clara Candid would, Mr.. Sappy,
but the fact is I really never think of
you at a1L-Chicago Saturday Evening
Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
s'What is his name?"

-Briton-'If you are such a rampant
American should think you would re-
main where Americans are most ap-
preciated." American-''I dom LON
don and Paris Fields Washing
ton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

Bobby is great tease and causes
his small sister to utter no end of COM
plants. In the midst of it all the other
day he exclaimed: well, if you don't
want me to do anything have been
doing. what do you want me to do2' II
want you tosdo nothing" cried She
"Al ask Of you il just DON'T
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
unpopular Science.

Mrs. Won Gabb-What persons, DOC
tor, as class, are generally color blind?
DIR. De Gabb-Those who boast of
having blue blood in their veins.-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

WHEN raised for market alone ducks
can he kept with profit in very small
yards By Matching them early and
pushing the growth only q short time
will be required to make them ready
Tor market.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
OPEN THE DOOR.

Open the door, let in the air.
THE winds are sweet and the flowers are fair;
Joy is abroad in the world to-day.
II our door is wide he may come this way.
Open the door.
Open the door, let IN the sun,
He hath q smile for every one;
He has made OF the raindrops gold and gems,
He may change our tears to diadems.
Open the door.
Open the door of the soul, let in
Strong pure thoughts, which shall Danish sin ;
They will grow and bloom with grace divine,
And their fruit will be sweeter than that OF the
vine
Open the door.
SOpen the door of the heart let in
sympathy sweet for stranger and kin;
1t will make the halls OF the heart fair
That angels may enter unaware.
Open the door.
Harriet Smead in Inter Ocean.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03
DALLAS DIRECTORY.
A Work Compiled for the Benefit
u Careless People.

One Phase Of Work In the Dead Letter
Once Concerning Which But Very Lit
tie La Known-Correction of Mis-
directed Envelopes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-09-03

OUR of us - a
y ou n g l a d y F.,
governess in an
officers family
"a w e al t h y
merchant, mid
dle-aged h e
C o m p a n y S
Ors IS h er,
bound for the
stables at Den
yer and my
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
DEATH OF JOHN PREWITT.
He Accidentally Fell Down an Elevator
Shaft and Fractured His Skull.

He Accidentally Fell Down an Elevator
Shaft and Fractured His Skull.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 30.-While at
tending the opening sale Of the new
Union Tobacco warehouse, shortly before
noon, Mr.. John w. Prewitt, a wealthy
tobacco grower and director in the new
warehouse, fell through an elevator
shaft, and received injuries from which
he died three houses later. The accident
cast gloom over the entire assemblage
and the loss they had sustained was felt
by all.
Mr.. Prewitt fell distance Of fourteen
feet, ana the base Of his skull was frac-
tured, SO that the victim was uncon-
scious from the first. He went 20 the
sales about 10 o'clock in the morning,
and spent the time conversing with his
friends until the first hogshead was sold.
A few minutes before noon he was lean.
ing against a small railing about the ele.
vator shaft, talking with his son and Mr..
Harding Collins. Mr.. Prewitt was a
very heavy man, and the frail railing
gave under his weight. Mr.. Collins saw
the accident and he sprang to his friends
assistance, but before he could reach his
side, he had fallen to the basement, one
story below.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
Fine Timber and Valuable Ore
Lands.

Messrs. Chris. Mcdonald and w. E.
Lyskey, two of our worthy and progres.
sive business men and citizens, possess
some lands over in Marshall county, that
are destined to realize them snug sum
in the near future.
These lands, about fourteen hundred
acres, lie on the Gunter mountain, and
and in few miles of Guntersville, and
will be accessible to railroad and river,
and on them grows the finest of heavy
timber. oak, hickory, ash and walnut
But the main product of these valuable
lands are brown hematite and manganese
ores, which is of inexhaustible quantities.
On recent visit Of Mr.. McDonald's to
their property, he gathered and brought
back with him some very fine specimens
Of these ores, and now has them at his
business house, where they can be seen
by all desiring to.
These gentlemen, in our opinion and
judgment have an enviable "bonanza" in
the ownership of these lands, and we
trust that at no distant day they will re-
aliZe their full anticipations
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
HACKED 70 PIECES
Terrible Massacre Of Christians
by Low Chinese.
Mission Premises Burned by
the Devil.sh Villains.

szechuen, Short Distance from Chung
king, China. the Place OF the Terrible
Butchery-How the Christians Were
Treated and Observation-Disclosures Kept
Out of the Way Putposely.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30.-There is a
recurrence of the old fanatical hatred of
Christians i'll China, more particularly in
Szechuen, where a massacre of Christ
lans occurred, of which we have only
just got particulars, though the scene is
only short distance from Chungking,
which is now treaty port.
The converts of the Franciscans and
Lazarists are very numerous in Szechuen,
and we frequently hear of trouble be-
tween them and the followers of the
popular -Confucianism, Bud
dhism and Taouism-but it is seldom
nowadays that the fanaticism of the per-
secutors proceeds as far as killing its un-
fortunate objects, as was the case with
the small Christian community CT
Loongti-hsn, in the Ia Chu prefecture.
In the middle of the night an attack
was made by several thousand of the
worst dregs of the populace, infuriated
by fanaticism and egged on by the hopes
of rich booty. They raided the houses
of fifty or sixty Christian families, set
the buildings on fire, and carried off
everything portable.
The mission premises were surrounded
and burned, amidst the howls of infuri-
ated villains, who threw a number of
Christians into the burning buildings,
where they perished in the most horrible
agony, which proceedings We're watched
with devilish pleasure by their erstwhile
neighbors.
The murderers seized upwards of
twenty more victims in the neighbor-
hood, and butchered them in cold blood,
and with all the revolving refnements of
cruelty which the placid looking Chi
nese understand so well. Most Of the
bodies Of the murdered people were cut
OF hacked to pieces and thrown into the
river.
During all this time the officials were
invisible, and the impression i'll well in
formed quarters is that they kept out of
the way on purpose. The magistrate at
Ta Chu kept himself locked up in his va
men, though he knew what was going
on outside, for the European priest in
charge of the mission fled to the magis-
trate's residence for safety.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
TIE DOCTOR ARRESTED.
A Peace Warrant Sworn Out by His Wife.
DIR. McCoy's jealousy.

DIR. McCoy's jealousy.
JEFFERSoNvILLE, Ind, Jan. 80 The
swearing out of a peace warrant by his
wife and the formal arrest of Dr. w. II.
Mccoy, in Jeffersonville, will be read
with mingled sympathy and surprise by
that gentleman's friends.
The attention of the few pedestrians
who CHANGED to be on Market street last
night was attracted by a handsome
woman who hurried along the thorough
fare sobbing and wailing. She was seen
to enter magistrates office, and soon
after Marshal Cole accompanied the lady
to her home, where he served a warrant
upon DR.. Mccoy. 1t was ascertained
that the document contained the charge
of assaulting his wife, and that he would
be arraigned for trial at 9 o'clock in the
morning.
Tue immediate cause of the warrant,
it is said, was Dr. McCoy's interference
with his wife while she was chastioing
their children. 1t is alleged that the
doctor is jealous, and that they have
been on bad terms for some time.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS.

Pneumonia is prevalent.
Stove Literary Tuesday night.
Evening Star Lodge Monday
night.
1t looks like Huntsvil will ge
the Tennessee and Coosa rail road.
The paper factory will be in op
Grafton next fall, says Capt. Bone.
City election racket grows lively.
Heavy thunder storm Wednes-
day. Lookout for Spring
The End G. P. church had a
grgnd entertainment Thursday night.
The Electric lights failed to
shine Thursday night.
The members of the NJ. E. CON
ference took up their grips and
departed for Marion this week.
M-Mr. Francis Davis has been cleo
ted P. S. of Spring City Lodge G,
q 0. Of 0. F,
Postmaster Ludwig is daily expecting
the gentleman from Washington who has
the contract to put N the heaters in the
Government building.
Thirty bales were the receipts of cotton
yesterday at this market, and our buyers
procured the same at y to 81 cents per
pound. There are several large lots of
the staple scattered among the farmers
throughout the county yet, we under
stand.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
Society Meetings.
MASONIC.

MASONIC.
Evening Star Lodge No. 6 second
Monday night of each month, at their
Hall in Davis Grove. II. G Bin
ford w. NJ. Charles Hendley Sec.
SHARON COURT.
Meets at Masonic Hall. in Davis
Grove, 1st, 3 d, Friday evenings at
o'clockMrs. II. C. Binford, M. A.,
Mrs. Matte l.. Mcdaniel Secretary.
IMMACULATEs.
Huntsville Lodge No. IA meets
every Friday night at their Hall
Emanuel McCally w. NJ, Walter
Thompson Capt. of ceremonies Sam
Taylor, Sec.
ODD FELLOWS.
Spring City Lodge No. 276S meets
1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in each
month. John P. Rice, n. G.; I. S.
Cooper, Sec.
8 M. T. NO. l.
lst and 3rd Tuesday nights. Mrs.
Lizzie Nelson w. p, Miss Sarah
Scruggs, Sec.
PRINCES HENDERSON TEMPLE NO. AZ .
1st and 3rd, Tuesday nights. Mrs.
G. A. Mcdonald w. p, Miss Erma
Hall, Sec.
UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIENDSHIP.
United Brothers of Friendship Isl
and 3rd Monday nights. Mingc
Jones, w. NJ, William Bates, Sec
Queen Estber's court, No. 3. meets 3rd
Monday nights in each month. Maria
Ward, M. B @; Emma Leatherw wood, W
S; Maria McCalley. Chron.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
PERSONAL
Rev. Jas. S. Todd is in Marion.

Rev Jas. s. Todd is in Marion.
Ed. M. M. Mckinney is among
the conference attendants.
Mrs. .MargaretWilson has returned
to Pine Bluff. Ark.
Rev. A. w. Mckinney is atten~
ding the conference.
Mr. VIM. Pruett is connected with
an educational journal in Arkansas.
Mr.. John Wesley brought in a
New Years remembrance to th Ca
Zctte.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Goldsmith
are back from pleasure jauat TO
to Florida.
Mr.. Willie Donegan is society ed
itor of the new Athens Tenn., col
oted paper.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
Missionaries Attacked at ouensan.

New YORK, Jan. 30.-The mail from
China brings information respecting an
attack on two American missionary la
dies, Miss Phillips, NJ. d., who is il
charge Of missionary hospital at 500
chow, was proceeding to that city in a
Smithey, a lady who had just arrived in
China.
When near the walled city of Quensan
they anchored for the night, and had
just retired to rest when an attack was
and demanded money. They ransacked
the boat completely, breaking open the
ladies trunks and seizing everything Of
value they contained.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
TuScumbia News.

TUsCUMBIA. ALA, JAN, oath, 1891.
Editor Gazette:
The weather has been very bad
since Xmas Business is dull.
Rev. G w. Watson is opening a
few days in our place. The elder
takes we'll here.
Prof. Hopkins of Sheffield was in
town last week.
Rev. t w. Coffee is becoming to
be quite distinguished as an artist
Every body should patronize him.
Mr.. r. c. Brown one of our most
thrifty young neil was united in mat
rimony to Miss c. E Garner of Bar
ton Ala, last week. The young cou-
pie enters welded life with the good
wishes of every body.
The young choir at the A. M. E.
church is composed of some excellent
voices, which when cultivated will
prove credit to any church.
Mr.. David Hall of Decatur was
in our town last week and called on
the city school.
Rev. E. Haynes pastor of c. NJ. E,
church is getting along nicely.
Tuscumbia is blessed with num-
Der Of good citizens, who are secur>
ing nice homes. OBSERVER.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
Waived Examination.

Will Ferris was brought out from jail
yesterday morning to have preliminary
hearing, but he waived examination be-
fore Squire Figg and Judge Taylor, on
both charges of burglary. His bond was
fixed at $500 in each case, and in default
of his making them, he was committed to
Jail.
Tom Hooper, who was arrested on the
affidavit of Mr.. j. d. Foster, was carried
before Judge Taylor and waived exami-
nation, giving bond in the sum of $500.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
SPECIAL MEETING
OF the Board Of. Mayor and Alder
men.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen
met in special session last Saturday even
ing with full membership present, with
the exception of Aldermen Mayhem and
Fletcher.
The meeting was called for the purpose
Of receiving petition from Prof. A. w.
Mckinney, principal Of the COlOred Gen.
tral Alabama Academy, located on the
south end of Franklin street, and to take
some action in reference to the contents
of said petition.
The petition of Prof. Mckinney simply
stated that Mr.. and Mrs. Muzzy,
Montana, couple who are wealthy, had
decided to erect a magnificent school
building at some point in Alabama, and
the location of this school was to be de-
cided by committee of the Central Ala
bama Conference of the Methodist
Church, which would meet at Marion on
the 2sth, and as Prof. Mckinney left
Tor that place Monday to be in attend
ance, he thought if he could go down
with document of encouragement that
Huntsville would secure the location and
that structure for the education of col
ored children would be erected costing
about $50, 900 or 1926, 900.
The matter was thoroughly discussed
before the Board by all the members
present.
Mr.. Charles H. Halsey, General Mana
ger OF the North Alabama Improvement
Company, was present, and stated that
In behalf of his company he would, with
the Board, guarantee donation of five
acres toward the erection of the proposed
school.
The Board then directed the Mayor to
prepare such guarantee and with his
signature and that of Mr.. Halsey, to place
the document in the hands of Prof. Nc
Kinney
we heartily endorse the action of the
board in this matter, and also commend
the public-spiritedness of Mr.. Halsey,
ana trust that the Board on location OF
the Central Conference will decide to To-
ca'e the school in Huntsville. We can
Tuthfully say that no better or more ia.
soranie point in the state could be select.
81 than our city, as none can compare
WIN our healthfulness and natural ad-
vantages.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
A Case of "Cive Up"

Ollie Mosely, fourteen-year-old negro
boy who was arrested and jailed Septem-
Der 9Th last on charge of burglary, and
who made his escape from confinement
on October oath, by removing an iron
bar over the transom of his cell, returned
to the Jail Thursday night, pulled the
bell from the outside and told the jailol
that he wanted to give himself up. The
jailor Immediately took him in and lock.
ed him up.
The boy said he was tired ofhiding out
and concluded to return and stand his
trial.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
The New Schedules

The following is the schedule for the ar
rival of the east and west bound trains on
the M. 81 g. road:
No 1. west bound arrives at 1926 a. m.
No 3, west bound arrives at 1000 a. m.
No. 2, east bound arrives at 6:l5 p M
No 4, east bound arrives at 4:4O a. IN.
No. 8, west bound, that leaves at l0:oo
a. m, makes close connection with the
south bound L. e N. train at Decatur.
Passengers from Montgomery to Hunts
vile will arrive at Decatur at $40 p. m:
and leave for Huntsville on the M q =.
train at $50 p. m. arriving In Huntsville
at 6:15 p m.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-01-31
damages Awarded.

ATLANTA, Jan. 30.-In the United
States court in this city, Mr.. WHY G.
Cooper was given verdict for $500.
Mr.. Cooper and his wife sued the Rich
mond and Danville road for personal in
iuries received some time ago at Tallu-
lab. His wife sued for $1,000 and was
given $4,000 verdict. MIR. Cooper sued
for $40, 900 and received $500.