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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12
How Alfalfa improves the Soil.


In answer to a gentleman who
wants the fact explained why land in
Colorado that has raised large crops
Of alfalfa wi,l produce much larger
crops of wheat and barley than when
the land was new, correspondent to
the Country Gentleman says the ez
pls.pa.ion is not difficult. Most Of
the small grains obtain their nourish
menr Fl, III the four to six inches Of
TOP soil, and when that is diminished
these cro,,s Ire reduced ans, the fer
t;lity ,aust Ge renewd before large
crclls can again be raised. Legumi-
nU;;s plants such lis peas, rel clover
AL alfalfa must 60 deeper for nutri
meilt. Peas 60 from six to ten inches,
oliver from ten to sixteen inches and
,if.Jfa: goes to great depth and draws
It's nourshment from far below all
others mentioned. Hence alfalfa
does not impoverish the soil for small
grains. And it is estimated that the
roots ard stubble of red clover field
are equal to the crop above ground,
thus the manurial properties Of a
clover crop is equal to 5000 pounds
If hay. So the value Of alfalfa which
bores deep into the earth and brings
up !; vast amount Of matter that
would otherwise never be near enough
the surface to be reached by the
short rooted plants. Thus the con-
!:nual bringing to the surface these
properties will make fertile soil for
III surface plants. This Leguminous
plant has great advantages over the
others III being perennial, insuring
large crops without receeding. Ten
acres Of good alfulf;. will feed forty
mich COWS and when properly pre-
served IN silo is ii most excellent milk
food in winter.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12
Teachers Association.

Pursuant to the call of the executive
committee. the Ford County Teachers
Association met at the Third Ward
school building in this city. OH Saturday
the 9TH inst. and was called to order by
the president, Prof. Ellis.
The first subject on the programme
was General History, which was ably
presented by Prof. E. ID. Webb. Not
only thorough and comprehensive view
of the history of ancient Egypt, Babylon,
Phpnicia, and Persia was given, but also
valuable hints and aids on the method
of studying General History.
This subject occupied the entire fore
noon session. At l 80 p. m. the assOcia-
ton was again called to order. when Mr..
Frank Wilkinson. of Ford City, read
paper which was an introduction to
the subject of Theory and Practice of
Teaching. 1t contained valuable infOr-
nation for young teachers especially and
was the first of series of seven papers
on that subject which will be read before
the association during the dear.
The method of teaching Penmanship
occupied the next hour in which Mr..
Mitchell said more good things in regard
to teaching that branch than we believed
it possible to be said in so short time.
He presented free of charge to the teach
ers of this county what other professors
of penmanship charge $500 per hour for
teaching. We pity the teachers who
were absent.
The discussions in Mental Science
under the leadership of Supt. Swinehart
came next. Perception was the particu-
lar subdivision under discussion. The
interest was good, the discussion AMI
mated and we believe that every one
present was highly pleased and greatly
benefited.
After general discussion In regard to
the work to be accomplished by the as
ISOLATION for the present scholastic year
the association adjourned to meet at
Speareville, Dec. 10, 1891.
While about One-thtrd Of the teachers
Of the county were present. IL 70 70 Be re-
GREETED that more were not In attend
auce. II the value Of these meetings
could be estimated in dollars and cents
at the very lowest estimate. each meet
ing Is worth $500 to each teacher who
attends. As the great object is to gain
information that the teachers may Inn
part il to the pupils in the various schools
in which they teach, it naturally follows
that By the absence of the teachers the
pupils are the suffers. Did the forty
teachers who were absent last Saturday
looses $500 each? Did each one OF the
i've hundred pupils whom they teach,
loose the same amount? II 30 the rising
generation Of Ford county are two tn0u.
sand and five hundred dollars behind,
and who IL to blame? A TEACHER
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12
The Recent DrOuth.

The widespread drOuth in what are
known as the winter wheat states. which
was ended by the rains of the pas:
lew days. was one of the most remarka-
bic that has ever been known. and vet if
attracted surprisingly little attention
There was almost no complaint of dry
weather among the farmers. This is I'M
precedented. In many sections of the
United States no rain fell for six weeks
previous to Sunday. The only par, of
the country receiving the average rain
fall in October was the western two
thirds of Kansas, the southeast corner of
Nebraska and a limited area in the far
northwest. In the greater part of the
immense wheat area from Kansas east.
the deficiency during October was from
two TO three inches; it was greater than
in September.
The effect of this long continued dry
weather upon the prospects for next
years winter wheat crop is largely prob
lematical. 1t has undoubtedly restrict
ed the area. Possibly the acreage sown
throughout the country Is rs large rs last
year. Had seasonable weather prevailed
it would have been very greatly increas-
ed. The best crop authorities agree tina
he drOuth has seriously impaired the the
prospects in all the states except Kansas.
Ohio state authorities estimate the dam
ages in that state at % per cent. In In.
diana 1t is placed at y per cent.
How much of this loss can be regained
no one can estimate. The winter plant
has great recuperative power, and with
, favorable weather throughout the year
the loss in condition may be recovered.
At the present fine. however. there is no
room to question that the prospect for
the winter wheat crop Of 1884 Is far be-
low the average.
no. this. general condition among the
/. states Kansas is single exception. In
all but comparatively narrow belt in
the eastern end of the state the wheat in
Kansas has gotten fine start, the rain.
fall has been ample. and the outlook is
very promising. The planting was re-
striced by dry weather at seeding time,
but there is little doubt that the area is
as great rs the big acreage harvested this
year. Kansas carried the banner in the
wheat harvest Of 1891. She has got the
lead in the start for next years crop.
She is pretty certain to continue to be
the leading wheat state 10 the Union.-
KsS-as ~ Star.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12

WTH good crops. high prices, and
the cnly reliable party again in con-
trol. Kansas will surge to the trent
and the money that was frightened
away will return and set things in
motion. Borrowers will renew their
loans at a lower rate of interest and
the sheriff will lose his fat job of sell
ine sand under the hammer.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12

EVERY Peoples Party speaker that
howled during the campaign prophe
sled that the good crops would in
crease their supporters aud fill up
their ranks, fact that would be an
parent when the votes were counted.
The fact that was made apparent, was
the untruthfullness of a howler's
statements, whether they be prophe
sizes of good, or of impending ruin.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12

THE True character of Tammanv is
generally understood throughout the
country The Boston Journal, one of
the most Staunch and reliable news
papers in New England, describes it
as "the most corrupt and dangerous
organizations known to American
politics. and declares that for their
subserviency to the demands of Tam
many bosses Grover Cleveland and
Governor Hill deserve the condemna
ton Of all friends of honest govern
ment. It was shameful act for the
Governor of the great Empire state
to put forth his greatest efforts in aid
of the criminal Tammany bosses, to
seize and loot the state. Still, with
Hills ignoble record, it surprised no
one. But in Cleveland's case the Of
Tense was far more fragrant and con
spicuous.
Mr.. Cleveland has been President
of the United States. His warm
friends and supporters have not hest
tated to imputs to him q peculiar pur
ity Of political purpose. He has been
persistently held up to the world in
the columns Of Mugwump papers as
q model of honesty and patriotism,
whose entrance into politics has raised
its standard. Yet he has quite equaled
Hill in making himself an humble
tool Of Tammany. A citizen Of New
York himself, and familiar by person
al experience with the outrageous
mis- government of that city, he has
prostituted to Tammanyis service
whatever influence or prestige he
possessed in the hope of securing its
support in the Democratic National
Convention.
Tammany has won a temporary
and incomplete victory. Will its
treacherous bosses reward Mr.. Cleve
land for his deliberate and contempt
IDLE deserton Of principle in the past
campaigns-New York Press.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12
The Irish Editor.

Ne masculine parent was reared in weehaw-
ken,
The merchant who hired him was Timothy
bod:
OF all the young clerks there was none like
me father,
For he YVES the salesman that carried the
hOd.
One cay he YVES dying right up shteep lad
der,
With plenty of bricks IN his hoG and his hat
And jist as ne shifted his boot for second,
Arung it gave way and me parent fell fat
They sint fer Il coroner's jury and dochtor,
The last was too late but the former was
not;
An inquest was held and virdict was given
Twas death from sunstroke of whiskey
too hot
And thus was left for a swate little orphan,
Jist twenty years DID, and with niver = clint,
Surrounded by those whose intention was
only
To trate me with grace till me fortune was
spint.
Twas lucky had such a fine education,
wrote large hand. and spoke Greek like a
Hebrew;
At Taste 1 was towled so by Terrence
O'Toole.
So. what do start but a newspaper spacious
And called it the 'Irishmans NORM Gaz
etc.
got paper, and printing and ''items" on
credit,
And talked of the sheet to whoever met.
All. sure, but mighty nate thing made of it:
told OF the great doings before they &C.
cured;
got up fresh murders FOR each of me issues,
And blackguart,ed ali that 1 counted alb
surde.
. went iato politics up to The handle.
And proved that the country was ruined
indade;
called the postmaster a thief and scound-
drel,
And culogizcd freedom, tree lunch and free
trade.
| trated of things that were doing in Europe,
And wrote editorials allmbout kings;
got up and Elegant fancy news item
About strange pigs that was troubled with
wings.
published the essays OF patent quaca doch-
tors
J criticised actors, pictures, and books;
ma when II phiiGnthropists paid his sub
scription
spoke of ''the affabIe MIS- good looks"
Och, murther! but didn't l iather the spal-
peen
That va;nly p-ctcnds 10 edit the "News."
called him name, ego:istical twaddler.
not worth the tobacco Il sintleman chews.
All, sure, twas Il gntleman's paper l
made it,
That digniiied paper the "Mornin' GaZ ette,'
An nothing was wanted to finish me fortune,
But all the subscribers hadn't got yet.
inc morning. however, me giant edition
Was taken as quick as it came from the
press;
The person who took it was known as the
sheriff,
And what was the rais'n lave you to guess
therefore 1 retired from the foOtstool of
genius,
To mercantile life in the service of bod;
Ind now, like me father, Pm simply yours |
truly,
The clerk that makes mortar and carries |
the hOd.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12

III order 81 take advantage of the
present shortage of cereal crops in
Europe, Secretary Rusk instructed
ca. G. j. Murphy IL proceede to
Berlin as special agent to call to the
attention e the German people and
government the great importance and
value of Indian corn as cheap and
nutritious substitute for other cereal
foods. Col. Murphy writes most en-
couraging, reportingly his cordial
reception by Minister Phelps and the
readiness of that gentleman to for
ward his mission, and further states
that he has been able to produce
bread from corn and rye that has
been highly commended by those to
whom samples have been submitted.
They consider it a most satisfactory
substitute for the ordinary rye bread
in general use among certain classes
in Germany, and this at cost, based
upon the present price of corn and
rye -four in Germany, less than the
cost Of bread made exclusively of rye
-four. ,Should special concessions
in the matter of tariff duties be Sc
cured from the German government
on Indian corn, the outlook for a
large increase in the export of that
product would be most promising.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12

PETER, Doster, Jerry and the rest
OF the ranters are vainly trying to
keep up the spirits Of their deluded
followers since they SO nearly lost
their Lease Of power. 1t is al incl
dent worthy Of note that where the
ranters have howled the lou,iest and
longest the Third Party has lost the
most votes.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12

The people of at least one judicial
distric:s in Kansas have decided that
the owner of property has some rights
which the user is bound to respect,
and the entire state has confirmed
the decision.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12

HAVING no chance of re election,
Jerry has doubled the price of his
lectures, but as he will now have to
be content with fiat audiences he will
soon leave the platform to be fillel
by a man who wears both brains and
socks.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12

PETER will now prepare senate
bill asking for some fiat voters for the
Third Party. He reasons that if the
government stamp can make an ALI
ance dollar, why not make few mill
ion voters?
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12
What Purse is Proof Against Prices Like Ours.

Winter speciaties this month Dress Goods Strilino
new consignment of high grade French Novelties
in Single Dress Lengths. No Duplicates
Everybody noticing the life putting into the fall
trade You can see it in the show windows glowing with
beauty enterprise and the best business Brightness If YOU
enter the store you will find the Shelves counters and
space eemng with the richest creations from home and
abroad everything in a and styles are awaiting
your approval.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12

The Kansas City Journal says the
man who thinks Western Kansas is
not a good country should step down
to the stock yards and see the fine
specimens Of cattle brought in from
beyond Dodge City. No finer ones
can be found anywhere.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12
CLOTHING,
SHOES,
BOOTS,
HATS.

Search the city and where will you find another stock
like ours at prices tempting to purchasers.
very finely selected line of Lace Curtains and exqui-
site Clientele Draperies, exceedingly effective for bay
windows also large stock of Shadngs Poles and fixtures
ranging in comparison with the times
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12
THURSDAY. NOV. y 1891.

IT would hare taken so more votes
per .capiter' to put the calams into
office.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1891-11-12
BLANKETS,
COMFORTS,
SHAWIS,
CLOAKs.

The cold weather is upon u.s. and everybody must
avail themselves of the special reductions we are making dur
ing this cold snap in the above goods.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-15
he Thought only of His Family.

The road was uneven and there were numer-
GUS sharp curves, says the Chicago Tribune,
and as the train was running at high rate Of
speed it was anything but comfortable for the
passengers, Sometimes it actually seemed as
though all the wheels on one side of the Pull
man were off the rail at once
This didn't serve to put any of the passengers
bad effect on little old fellow near the middle
OF the car. He grew more and more nervous
with every jerk Of the car, and finally called
the porter 10 him.
How soon will we reach place where l can
send dispatch?" he asked.
Bout ten minutes. sab" was the reply.
'All right. Bring me telegraph blank
1t was brought and he hastily scrubbed the
following message to New York broker:
Sell all my stock in X. and z. road at once
and at any price you can GET
You don't seem to have much confidence in
the road, said the man in the next seat who
had read the dispatch over the little mans
shoulder
- haven't," was the terse reply.
You don't think it has much of a future ap-
parentlyf'
Future be hanged' returned the little man.
II was thinking of the present and my family"
Your family! exclaimed the stranger.
What has your family got to do with it,"
Everything, my friend everything" ex-
planned the little man, and if you were any
thing OF financier you'd see it. I've got to
ride 300 miles on this road yet, and how would
it look for my family to sue the road for dam
ages that if secured would practically come
out OF my estate? No. sir. I'll allow this dis.
patch twenty minutes to reach New York and
III allow the broker twenty-f five minutes to dis
pose OF the stock II this blamed car keeps the
rails for forty five minutes more some one else
will be stuck for IMAGES if 1 climb the golden
stairs And II she holds the rails for the whole
300 miles can buy the stock back if | want it
and 60 back by another road ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-15
BRIGHT BITS.

sHE-They say Mrs. Veriplane can hypnotic;
do you suppose it's trueg
He-Shouldn't wonder; she got Veriplane.-
Life.
CARR-His wiilpower is wonderful he says
Dunn-Yes; I've known him to cure insomnia
by determining TO keep awake.-Snlith Gray
Monthly. s
81 SHOULD think she would put on full mourn
Ing for her brother Instead Of half mourning,
He was only her half brother. "-Brooklyn
Life.
FIRST STATEsMAN-How is the official inyesti-
cation into those Doodle charges coming on?
Second Statesmau-Splendidly, splendidly
We've succeeded in not finding out a thing.
-Netc York Weekly.
WHAT part of chemistry interested you
mostr was asked of a young woman who had
just been married to her teacher
"Affinities," was the brides ingenious reply
Pharmaceutical Era.
COMMIT no breach Of confidence when I as
sert that, in the opinion OF ex-senator Farwell,
President Harrison is no better than half a pair
of deuces after the draw, whatever that may
mean, "-Detron Free Press.
A GERMAN custom house agent assessed as
poultry collection of butterflies, because
they had wings After much argument and de-
lay the specimens were passed free as objects
Of science and art.-JHSttcs.
Jimmy O'Brien licked me first, an then
father licked me for letting Jimmy lick me, and
then Jimmy licked me again for telling father,
an now suppose shall catch it again from
father. Life.
LADY tat horse race)-Don't you think it is
cruel to race horses that way this hot weather!
Horseman-Race em how, mum?
Making them go so fast
why, mum, the faster they go the quicker
they get through. GOOD hesos.
SINGING with ones work not only lightens
but sweetens it." observes a magazine philoso-
pher. This must be why that cheerful rascal
the mosquito, is willing TO work overtime o.
nights instead of going to sleep with the rest of
creation. Philadelphia Ledger.
Mrs. FREsHLY-You just move on out of this.
We don't feed any Migrants hcre.
Old Sklnfimt (grimlyJ-I guess you'll help to
feed me- I'm the owner of these places here
aoouts and as my agent is sick this month I'm
gathering in my own rents.-PtIck.
DUDE disposed to be affable with his colored
valet)-Bah jovel we forgot to send that money
to the tailor
Sambo injecting him half way)-Dat's a fac.
We am two OBJ de blameiest fools in de four
counties. We amt got sense enuff ter come in
outer de rain. TEXAS Sifttngs.
K1NeLEY-Hello! what have you got your best
clothes on for and that red rose in your button
hole?
Bingo-I just told my wife I was going fish
Kingley-Ha, Ha! Do you expect to catch
anything?
Bingo-I do when I get home.-Clothier and
Fttrnisher.
WE HAD met on the bluff
Sc was dashing and slim
In a white flannel frock and yachting hat
trim,
And her eyes looking under its tip tilted brim
Were pretty enough.
In few weeks-a huff,
She believed was rich.
l had thought her an heireSs-the pert little
witch;
But we both were mistaken, and there was the
hitch
We had met on the bluff
Kate MdsterSon in judge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-15
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-15
How 70 shorten the Sessions.

The committee of the legislature, to which
was referred the various bills for Shortening
the sessions Of that body, has made report
TO the effect that none of the plans pro-
posed in the bills would accomplish the Cd
| ject desired. The committee saws That the
l. greater part Of the time Of the legislature Is
taken up Will special ard local legislation,
aud that the only way to get rid oil TINS
| kind Of legislation is TO amend the constltu-
| ton.
! The MOR,ING News has called attention
] OF the legislature time and time again to
! the fact that the state was being put to
great expense for legislation that should be
provided for by few general laws. mere
are HUNDREDS Of local bills introduced which
/ deal with matters which could be attended
/ 20 much more Intelligently and TO much
better advantage by county commissioners
and municipal authorities.
Assuming that the committee, to which
the bills in question were referred, has given
the matter thorough consideration, aud has
pointed out the only way in which the leg
islature can be relieved of its unnecessary
burden bill should be introduced and
passed at once providing for submitting TO
the people such a constitutional amendment
as is required. There is no excuse for de-
lay. The present legislature will cost the
people many thousands of dollars more than
1t ought to, and there is no good reason why
the people for years to come should be sub
jected to heavy annual expense that is
wholly unnecessary.
Now that it is known just what ought to
be done, let the legislature see that it is
done promptly. The members owe it to
their constituents to introduce economy
wherever it can be introduced without in"
jury to the public interests
1t was said when this legislature was
elected. being an alliance legislature, that
business would be attended to so strictly
that the session would be short one. 1t
was even said that the legislature would get
to work before day and would not adjourn
until after dark. OF course anybody hav-
ing a reasonable amount of common sense
knew that such talk was nonsense. This
legislature is like its predecessors. 1t is
neither better nor worse. 1t DOESN'T weary
itself with work, and in the matter Of its
cost to the state it promises to break the
record