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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-10-24
NEWS IN BRIEF.

The people of Woodstock have un.
c.ertaken the task of erecting a mon
unent to the memory of Senator H.
H. Riddleberger.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-10-24

Governor Mckinney has determin-
ed not remove during his administers
ton the political disabilities of any
man convicted OF theft.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-10-24

Entered at the Postoffice at Accolnac
G. H., Va, rs second-class matter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-10-24
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For HOUSE OF DELEGATES:

For Accolnac:
D. FRANK WHITE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
STALE WELL WATER.
An Explanation That Seems to BE Based
on Close Observations.

An Explanation That Seems to BE Based
Close Observation.
1 have dug at different times and in
different localities three wells. When
they were first dug the water did not
taste all right. 1 attributed the bad
taste 10 the earth and stones. One OF
them is thirty feet deep. and ] used to
water seven horses at it and at the same
time we used the water from it in the
family. There never was better or
purer water, and this contin ued so
long as we watered the horses and Were
drawing large quantities from it each
day. used it for twelve years in this
way. Then dug a well near my barn
yard and put windmill over it to
pump water for my stock. From that
time / did not water horses at the old
well and the water began to taste and
smell badly shortly afterwards The
we'll filed up so that there were
nearly fifteen feet of water in it.
have abandoned it entirely and get my
water from the new well, on account of
it's purity, because so much water is
pumped from it for stock. Neither
Stops nor any thing else impure can be
found within four rods of the old well.
1 have attributed the bad taste and
smell to the fact that the water stands
so long. ] believe I am right. / can
see no reason why water will not get
stale by standing as well as any thing
else. 1 am away from home a large
share of my time and find very many
wells the water from which tastes and
smells very badly indeed, and in every
instance IL comes from wells that are
nearly full. On the contrary, when L
find good water it is from deep wells in
which Che water never gets very high.
I believe the water from shallow wells
is purer than that from deep ones, be-
cause the water in the former is drawn
out soon after it has flowed in, while in
the other case the water is, in great
part, made up of surface drainage. and
has become more or less foul from stag
nation and lack of aeration.-C. NJ. LusI,
in Rural New Yorker.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
FIG. 2.-IRRITATING
FIG. 1.-AMERICAN

HARVEST MITE (A) HARVEST MITE (B)
The engravings are greatly magnifed; the
actual natural size of the full-grown insect is
shown by the very small dot seen just below
the body of each.
Central Illinois, tells us the ''chiggers''
are common and very annoying there.
The true ''Chigres' (Puler irritans) are
found south of the United States in
Mexico, etc. The two insects in the en-
cravings are the offenders of this coun-
try, the irritating harvest mite being
most common.
The mites get upon the skin, especial
1y the lower limbs, and climb up over
the lower half of the body, occasionally
over the whole, and with their strong
mandibles and arms, or elbowed Max
lilac, cut and dig their way down into
the true skin, causing great irritation,
which results in small swellings, red
ness and Inflammation, causing an ir-
resistible scratching. The insect is
often ''scratched' out before it can
burrow deeply, thus giving relief.
Sulphur applications, the same as for
the itch mite, or kerosene will kill the
insects and allay Inflammation. Strong
salt water is effective. A severe attack
in Kansas was cured for the writer by
a prolonged bath in Salt Lake, Utah.
In Florida, mothers informed us that
they used s'scorched butter on their
children who were much annoyed by
these pests.-Orange Judd Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
THE POULTRY BUSINESS.
Begin q Small Scale and Work Your
Way Up.

Begin on Small Scale and Work Your
Way Up.
Statements often appear in poultry
papers and others that hens can be made
to pay 81 a year. and that one-half that
amount viii readily cover the cost of
keeping a year, leaving the other half
for profit Upon this basis it is easy to
figure 100 hens win pay $50 as profit and
LOCO hens S5O0Ia fine living for small
family. The hens can be purchased by
watching the market at not over 20
cents apiece or an investment of 500.
Then, counting the houses and the feed
at $500, it is easy to see very large
profit in the business; and the beauty of
it is that there is no delay. The income
commences Immediately after the hens
are bought. That this much is realized
in many cases there is no doubt: but
that every one can do this, or even half
as well. is not true, as many have ascer-
tanned by practical experience
It is said that experience is dear
teacher. and it is certainly very true in
the poultry business. Those who make
the business success, in very large
majority of cases commence on small
scale, and increase as their experience
and business warrant. 1t seems a
small matter to feed and water a lot of
hens and gather up the eggs. and it is
this that induces so many to make the
attempt, only to find that there are
many details that, while they do not
seem important, yet if neglected will
make considerable difference in the
profits. In feet, it is the attention given
to shese details that assures success.
In making start in the poultry bust
ness begin on small scale. Get good
breed, suitable to the purpose for which
they are wanted. In a majority of
cases one of the general purpose breeds
will prove the most satisfactory.
Build a cheap house large enough to
accommodate forty or fifty hens, and
by the time you have kept that number
for awhile you can tell pretty well
ly. If che results are satisfactory, and
you want to raise poultry for market
rather than eggs, get an incubator.
Fowls of all kinds must be fed and
cared for regularly. They need va
| riety of food, pure water. clean quar-
eers, and such conditions as are neces-
sary TO maintain good health. AS long
as the fowls can be. kept healthy it is
comparatively easy Co make them
profta BILE; hence good care must be
taken to secure this condition as fully
as possible. What others have done
and are doing can be done again, but as
with many other things more or less
experience is necessary, and this can be
| gained at less expense with a small
number of fowls than with a large
N umber.-St- Louis Republic
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15

Fever Preventer?' I've just come from
where it was prevalent Thanks! Please
resume"
The agent was moving uneasily in bis
chair, and appeared 70 hesitate about
pressing the matter further. But he
made last rally and said: II have
here, sir, few statistics, which show
the financial standing of our company.
1t is the frmest and most rel-"
He paused; and frightened look wsg
on his face, for the merchant was on the
Eoor, Writhing and twisting as though
in an awful fit ''D-don't stop, sly. he
managed to gasp to the terrified sgeht,
who was collecting his papers and mak-
ing for the door. I'm just having .
little epileptic fit Qu-quite subject 20
to them. you-you know, FL be all
fright in a min-minute.'
But the agent had fed, leaving Q
long, blue vacuum in the atmosphere.
SO fast had he gone.
WELL" chuckled the busy merchant,
arising and brushing the dirt of his
clothes, lit is hard work, and IL soils
ones clothes; but, by Jove. L knew the
scheme would do the business j shanS
be bothered with any more OF those
agents for some time now I'll be q
cool as a cucumber in a minute, aftel
sumption Cure Ha, has Consumption
Curer Wonder what the kentuckian
who distilled this prime old rye would
say, If he heard it called that, Wen
here's gor'-Paul c. West, In Light.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
Santa Rosa, and inform him Of the new

Santa Rosa, and inform him Of the new
developments.
They supposed naturally that Velas-
quez had little idea Of his crime being
discovered so soon, If ever, and that
he was probably on his way East. So
they did not raise a hue and cry at once
but decided that it would be far wiser,
and more prudent, to be sure they were
right before going ahead.
The next day they all started for
trial was to be held, and Wilcox was at
last full of hope that the unfortunate
Anton would soon be released
A consultation was held with the law
yers. but they did not deem it wise to
take steps to secure a warrant for
Velasquez's arrest; they advised watt
ing untU after the trial Of Anton Rey-
man.
The trial was set for ten days later.
and at that time nearly every adult in
habitant of San Paola was at Santa Rosa
The witnesses who had appeared be-
fore the coroner and the grand jury
were again called, and during the first
part of the proceedings there was only
a repetition of the former scenes at the
inquest, no new disclosures being made.
BUT there was tumult Of excitement
when Percy Beaufort Lowell had been
called and his ties timony taken.
What he said furnished unexpected
development to all except the princi-
pals in the drama, and created not only
surprise but intense indignation among
the people.
Then the boy who had found the sti-
letto was called and examined. The
weapon was produced and the servants
of the Delaro household were called to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15

hundred other inventions for killing
time.
At all such society events, her pres
ence was looked upon as a positive
necessity, until at last the poor girl
was almost tired out No wonder then
that she was anxious to get away from
it all and seek that rest in New York
which was absolutely impossible st a
place like Long Branch.
just as the concluding words fell from
Armida's lips. there was knock on the
door, which was answered by the maid,
who took a card from the bell-boy and
handed it to her young mistress
Armida glanced at it languidly and
then turning to her mother with pies
Gus gaze on her sweet face said:
Another infection
''Who is here now. my dear?"
THAT horrid. vulgar Mr.. Blod1er.
who is so fond OF saying: Ladies, Mr..
Stephen Blodger at your service"
Here Armida rose from her reclining
posture and gave an imitation OF that
gentleman's unique style of introducing
himself; then turning to her maid she
said:
Tell the boy to show him up"
AS the boy went away. something
like a gurgling litter sounded as if COM
ing from that progressive youth. In
less than a minute theocaller was at the
parlor door. which showed that he must
have waited either outside, or very
near the elevator. for he certainly did
not have time to come from the Office.
TO BE Continued
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15

the Soueehawken Mutual Life lnsur-
ance Company-capital, S6,ooo.ooo- I've
rallied to see if you would not take out
policy, and"
'.Sit right down." said the busy mer-
chant. land we'll talk it over. Excuse
me; bht will you hand me that bottle
labelled Cure for Consumption It's
nv time to take it. Thanks Go on"
1.-THE rates are exceedingly low, con-
tinued the agent, ''and-for Heavens
sake. siri Shall call doctor?"
'-Oh, no, thanks feebly moaned the
merchant, picking himself up from the
floor; for he had fallen out of his chair
as If in faint "It's only a slight at
tack of heart disease or pa-alysiS-I
don't know just which. I'm quite fire.
quently affected. Now, please go on
The agent was not quite so enthpsi-
astics but he went on
las said, the rates are scarcely any
thing; and, in your case, We would be
pleased to make a discount. so You see
-
Yes" interrupted the merchant
please excuse me again; but won't you
Land me that box marked yellow
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
AT THE WINDOW.
The Clerk I'm the Village Po<t-Omce Has
Life Full Of Experiences

The Clerk I'm the Village Post-Omce Has
. Life Full Of Experiences
The life of post-office clerk in town
of 1000 or 5000 inhabitants is full OF
pleasantness and all his paths are peace.
He has nothing under the sun to ru1sleT
the placid serenity OF his amisble tenn
per, and consequently his disposition
soon becomes as sweet and mild as the
perfume of magnolia grove waited on
the gentle breath of summer. All he has
to do is to engage in exhilarating con-
FerSation like this:
lis there any thing here for Sarah
Bilkins2-'
Nothing. madam"
Are you sure?"
t-Quite sure, madam"
"But you didn't look How do you
know without looking?-
II have looked over the letters in the
81 box 200 times to-day. and i remem-
Der that there were no letters in it ad-
dressed to you"
'.Well. now, that's strange = should
have had a letter yesterday, and
thought it would come to-day sure. Dc
you suppose it could have been lost?''
Its possible"
'Do many letters get lost?"
"About 16. 00o, 900 annually"
e-Oh, my, What is the reason?"
by reason of incorrect or illegible
address. insufficient postage and Other
causes
Goodness: And i suppose lots of
chem had money in?"
YES Twenty-eight thousand of the
letters sent to the dead-letter Office last
year conteined money. amounting in all
to S4S, 6i2; !, 900 had Enclosures of postal
notes aggregating $500, a2S $1,000
were Sound to contain draftS. checks,
aotes. commercial papeSs etc-a - enc
sum of S1.471,S74
My land, And vho setsshis moneys
the sender it is sent back to him, but in
ever 5000, 600 caseS out of 1000, 600 no
address whatever is given by the writers
eThen perhaps my letter has gone %
the dead-letter office, or is held for post
age or something like that?"
'~Perhaos-@
SWELL. dome yov shinkS
ssafadam, will YOU pleas stand aside
q moment until ! wait on che people
who are erowdiAg around tho Window"
And as madam departs she muSaers
I spitefully that she .-4ever saw such an
insolens, oferbexeing. unaceommodating
fellow as that postaoffice clerk he can't
even answer . civia question. ans ] an
going Co have ham reported to the De-
partmens shia sess say--NIaxsataw-
neg Spirit
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
AGRICULTURAL HINTS.
LIVESTOCK NOTES.

USE plenty of bedding.
GROOMING is as healthful In the winter
as in summer.
WARM the bits before putting them
into the horses mouths.
HORSES should be turned out for exer-
else every pleasant day.
To GET the best results handling and
training should begin when the colt is
very young.
ONE-THIRD each of corn. oats and bar
ley ground together makes good
winter ration.
KEEPING the horses heels and legs
clean in the winter is the best proven
tive for scratches.
STANDING in wet manure tends to
make the feet Of the horse tender. Keep
the stable clean.
1t is generally best to keep one team
well shod during the winter to use on
the road when slippery.
COLTS will make better growth and
development if they are given a light
feed of ground oats every day.
CBANGE the feed often enough to keep
all stock with good appetites. They
will thrive better on less feed.
SOME people who give the cattle the
best of care neglect the hogs. The hog
will repay good care as well as other
kinds of stock.
GUARD against constipation in swine.
The fat forming foods tend to produce
costiveness. The opposite kinds of food
tend to prevent it.
BE careful of the eyes of animals.
They are just as delicate as the eyes of
human beings. People often work
around stock very carelessly with forks.
THE swine breeder who feeds oil meal
occasionally will not regret it. It is a
tonic and a regulator of the bowels.
Care should be taken not to feed too
much.
GROOMING is cheap way of improv-
ing the condition of the horse. It can
| be done at the simple cost of a curry
comb and brush and the expenditure OF
a little elbow grease which will never
| be missed.
ALWAYS remember that hog is a
hog, and consequently, as the animal
has no Judgment about 'eating, you
| must exercise judgment for it. Bettes
| to feed it beyond its capacity to atilize
| the food.
| THE manure of the pig pen is very
| valuable. One writer estimates the
value of pigs manure at dollar and
forty-two cents for every one hundred
pounds from the time of birth to time OF
slaughtering. There is no better man
ure for roots
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
STRIVING FOR SUCCESS
Ht 10 Not the Crop 9het Wins, But til
HAN Back of 1t.

ae 10 Not the Crop 9het Wins, But the
Nan Back of 1t.
The condition of discomfort pervades
all human society, and so farmers are
constantly seeking to '.better them
selves" by change, either in locality,
occupation or products. One, for in
stance, hears of somebody's success in
raising hops, and straightway resolves
80 try feav acres, while it is likely he
knows nothing of the exacting require
ments. Another reads glowing ac-
counts of demand and high price for
certain kinds of fruit in the city, and
this story is brooded over until some
tree peddler drops in with his beguiling
picture-bOoks. The result is a large
order for trees the purchaser can not
use. Not only are all sorts of fruits,
grains. and perhaps ornamental plants,
tried in succession, but fancy poultry,
cattle, horses, sheep, goats, fish and
frogs-with all of which the great ma
iority of experimenterS fail. for reasons
well known to the few who succeed
the principal secret of their success be-
ing perseverance, often costly, until
every obstacle is overcome. Among my
acquaintance are men who have accu-
INFLATED comfortable fortunes in raising
turnips and cabbages, others in raising
celery. asparagus and similar common
vegetables. Their fortunes were not
made in a year or two, but in ten to
twenty years. If man has sense
enough not to attempt cultivation o6 a
crop unsuited to his soil, climate and
market, it win make little difference
what other kinds he raises-whether
peanuts, potatoes, grain or fruit-for if
plucky and ready to learn from expe-
rience, he is bound to win. It is not
the crop that wins, but the man back
of it.-A. S. Fuller, in n. Y. Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15

Let the fockmaster. says the Sheep
Breeder, always bear in mind that the
best medicine is hay and oats, and the
greatest medicine-chest ever invented
is a good sheep-house and a master who
has gumption and force and tireless
vigilance. Years ago in OFF practice
we practically discarded all medicines
except little copperas in the salt for
paperskin), blue vitriol tfor fouls) and
tar (for maggots). The man whose
eyes are like the eagles. who notes
every time he goes by a sheep the color
of its nose, the CLINT of its eyes and the
supplenese of it's walk, can throw
physic to the dogs The man who
takes care of his flock as he ought will
have very little time to bother with a
sick sheep and, what is better, he VIII
have very few to bother with
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
THE HARVEST MITE.

A Description of Two Varieties of This
Annoying Pest.
The results produced by this insect
are somewhat similar to those caused
by the Acarus or ''Itch Mite" described
in section 3S4. These insects, especial
ly Fig 2, are very common in most sec
lions over the whole southern half of
the United States, and are found quite
abundantly as far north as Central Illi-
nois and Iowa. The writer can speak
from painful experience, while travel
ing, of their prevalence in Kansas and
Missouri, and in most Southern States.
A resident of Mclean County, North
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15

Druggist-So you want to be drug
gist, Ell? Have you had any experience?
Young BilsoH cautiously)-Some.
Druggist-Do you know the difference
between Epson salts and oxalic aci6e
Young Bilson lpromptly)-Oh, yes,
sir. One kills you and the other doesn't.
Golden Days
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
a Trade Aecret

Customee (aa orange stand)-Hcw
does it happen Son tsge no blood or
anges?
Proprietor-Run QUE % sniline dye.
I'll have plenty Of blood oranges as soon
as the bog gets. back from the drug
store.-Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
wom.n,s Low for Woman.

Louise-Her face is her fortune.
Isabel-Well. it is one Of those rare
cases where it speaks we'll Cor one to
have inherited ones fortune, and not to
have made it ones self.-Harper's Bazaar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15

MA, ma" calls Johnnie, distress
in his tones, come in here to Doni He
won't lee me have but half the bed"
why. Johnnie" responds Mrs. Sim
mons. severely, don't be selfish and
mean. How much Of the bed do you
think you ought to have? ''But yo1
see. ma, Don's In the middle, and my
half IL ON both sides. n--0olden Dnya
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
Like Cures Like

Mrs Staggers- George. Mrs Jaysmith
says her husband says that you use a
good deal of corn Juice. What do you
do that for?
Ssaggers-Oer-for my corns, ofcourse-
You know how they trouble newest
Shore.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
A Basis for Future Operations.

Nr. Billus There's no use laying
all the blame on me, Maria, whenever
we nave fuss. It takes two to make
a quarrel
Mrs. Billus-I know it, but it takes
only one to apologize, and want you to
understand am tired Of doing all the
apologizing. After this, John Billus,
it's going to take two to make up
Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15

Mr. Whitehead frhshss Suss slappes
stranger on The back)-<s beg yo' pave
don, sshs thought Sc Eas my fr'en
Smithers- TO has on De berry sameel9e
be gen'rly wars.
Stranges-Sess smithefs ssainded DC
same pokah pawty 4 cid Ease ebensng.
He am az psesent eonfnea 90 Ais reors
.y.ife.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15

actress Queen ia sxtravangsnza)-H
seems ridiculous that / should wear
diamonds about an inch in diameter
Manage@fos will have. real dia-
monds tonight : viii also provide real
poison in the grand spectacular queen
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
The Honeymoon,s Las. Quarter.

Young Wife (saying an afectionate
goodbye to her husband Now, darling,
you can't enjoy moment while you are
gone. can you, dearest?
George (of for few days yachting)
We'll, m'dear, can't tell lie.
Young Wife-Oh, darling, please dol
- Harper,s Bazaar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
a Patfeu& Man.

$40, Mr.. Trotter." she said firmly, 81
repeat it thousand t4mesHno,7
''Wel1, keep on" he remarked, pleas
antly; that's only twice. and by the
time you reach the sixth hundredth
you'll be glad to vary it with a yes
Will you kindly begin?" g. Munsey's
WQatr1v
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
The Dear Departed.

Little Girl-Your papa has only got
one leg, hasn't he?
Veterans Little Girl-Yes-
Little Girl-Where's his other one?
Veterans Little Girl-Hush, dear; it's
in Observation-Disclosures
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
fIs s,.rcu'H sk Hons

Nickwire-fo; don't thiHk domestic
troubles oughs 90 be spoken 81 outside
che family
n Peck-Grest Scors, ISN'T man TO
be allowed to unburdeH his mind at ais
INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
keciurHfn

Cadley-ffow 90 Sou enasage to give
your friends such log Rates on coal?
Dealer-N IS ehis Isay. j knock of
60 cents a ton because shey sre 1iends
of mine, and chen kzoct OFF 200 pounds
on eacA ton becsase I'm Q friend q
theirs.-Jury.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-15
&h CrficIem.

esTheress Seresechagin.~ remarked
one visitor to anothe- in the Portland
exposition art galkrys
$50 it is" was ehe sepfys very shock
ing indeed Its q shame the hs2ging
committee passed such pictures West
Shore.