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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18
For Autumn Gowns

One desires no surer evidence of the
near advent of autumn than the heavy
materials that are already being dis
played in the stores. Blue, black, gray,
and brown hold prominence, but are
relieved by toned effects in color that
promise to be popular. Navy blue and
Gobelin, hunters green and sage, seal
brown and chocolate, are some of the
most harmonious. Combinations will
be very popular, of which old-rose and
dark-green, navY-blue and fawn. black
and gray and brown and cardinal are
examples. Diagonal clothes in solid
colors are shown, pin-stripes in white
or gray upon navyblue or white
grounds are seen, and there are figured
goods, with tiny dots or other small
patterns, that promise to be popular.
Whole waists of plaid woolen will be
worn over dark skirts,-the latter being
principally made of heavy serge,
French cloth, or camel's hair. Small
checks and quite sizable plaids ,cheviots,
and scroll patterns are also seen in
woolens, some of them with fine silk
threads, slightly raised from the sur
face.-From Autumn Dress Mate
rials;;" in Demorest's Family Magazine
for September
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18
Negro Section Hands.

Mr.. Hoagland, formerly section
boss on the Santa Fe at Derby, was in
the city yesterday MI Hoagland says
the railroad sent number of colored
men to that place about two weeks ago
to work on the section. The people
would not furnish them any accomo-
da tions and they were obliged to leave.
He further stated that he had been in
formed that another installment arrived
the night before and he supposed that
the railroad company had made ar
rangements TO take care of them this
time.
James Lain, a farmer living near
Derby, said: There is no doubt but
that the Santa Fe is bringing in colored
men with view of voting them 1t is
my opinion that this viii be a losing
game for the republicans. Every negro
they ship in is losing them at least two
redublican votes. L have heard a num-
Der OF men who have always voted the
republican ticket say that they would
not vote it this year because they are
satisfied that the railroads are colon
izing this state with negroes for the
purpose of electing the republican
ticket
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

MoRG. got out the band, the big guns
and cotrie of the faithful snickersnee
Of the party, and with much noise and
bluster sought the rough Businesses of
Dalziel's grove last Wednesday to have
great big, republican harvest rest"
jubilee. The vast throng. to the num-
Der Of I50 souls all counted, assembled
at the grove and the big guns went off
in the lonesome air with the soiumn
sound Of thunderpumper in a swamp.
There was IchabOd &. Long, and Billy
Edwards, and Grandma Davis, and
Mr.. Smith of Mcpherson, and Bob and
Morg., and the boss from Larned-all
sounding their songs in the silent
shruDbery along Cow creek, with none
to molest Or to make afraid. Give us
a rest, Morg.-another harvest rest
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18
A GREAT AGRICULTURAL STATE.

None of Kansas numberless friends
keeps more careful outlook upon all .
that pertains q. her prosperity than.s
does the Kansas City Star. In review,
ing the latest crop report of Secretary
Mohler, that paper says: >The great
increase in the area of all grain crops
in Kansas reported by the Secretary of
the State Board OF Agriculture yesber-
ay shows a progress ID agricultural
d development that is positively marvel
Gus. 1t viii be remembered that drouth
last fall stood in the way of seasonable
planting of wheat and unprecedented
rains ali through the spring delayed
corn planting to such an extent thatsits
was feared that farmers would be un<
able to get full area of crops planted.
which remained implanted because of
the unfavorableness of the seasons.
Yet so active and arduous were the
farmers of the state that the winter
wheat area last fall was increased by
226, 900 acres and the spring wheat
15S, 969 acres, raising the total wheat
aera of the state to 4.11S,764 acres,
which exceeds by almost million acres
the wheat area of any other state in the
union. In two years the increase in
the Kansas wheat acreage has been
more than doubled. This marvellous
transformation in the agricultural
character of the state has been accom-
plished so quietly that the world has
hardly discovered that Kansas is far
and away the chief wheat state in the
union.
''This great increase in wheat area
has not been accomplished at the ex-
hand, the corn acreage this year was
increased by 3S5. 1913 acres and the oats
area by ,O52 acres.
Here is an increase of more than
million acres in three crops in a single
year of extraordinarily unfavorable
weather during the planting season of
every crop. 1t is evident that farmers
have not neglected their work to attend
alliance meetings this year. All the
reports from Kansas indicate that vast
areas of ground are being broken for
planting in wheat this fall, and it is
among the possibilities for the Kansas
wheat area in 1898 to reach close to
5000, 900 acres.
| kansas is right now passing through
the era of her most marvellous progress
in agricultural development. And she
is not making any noise about it,
4 either.''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18
CLAFLIN .
From the Banner

From the Banner.
John Weltmer began work on his new
residence, the first of this weeF.
w. L. Stewart is erecting fine new
farm house on his farm a mile south of
town.
Hardy Hawthorne of Easton, Illinois,
is visiting friends here for a few weeks.
We are requested to announce that
Methodist services will be held in the
school house next Sunday, the Il. at
eleven O'Clock a. m. All are invited.
A. Furrer and wife of Easton, Illi-
nois, are here on a short visit. Mr.. F.
has real estate interests near State
Centre, and is well pleased with the
present prosperous condition of the
state.
A. T. Osgood of Lostant, Illinois.
came out the first of the week to look
after his interests here; and to say he
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18
ELLINWOOD.

From the Advocate.
Ploughing will continue right along
now since the rain.
The Delmonico hotel fed over 900
people on the day of the picnic.
Every thing is coming Kansas way
this year. Even the current in the
Missouri river has changed from the
Missouri to the Kansas side.
John Bacon and wife left Wednesday
evening for their future home in Cali
fornia. They have resided in this city
for number of years and have host
Of friends who are sorry to see them
leave.
Already our grain dealers are COM
planning that they cannot get cars
enough. This is nothing more nor less
than we expected, and this will be the
case every year on which we get good
crop until we get another railroad.
John Wolf of this city calculates on
having about 23 tons of grapes this sea-
son. Mr. Wolf has splendid vineyard
and has taken care of it and now he is
going to get something for the pains he
has taken with his vines.
Rev. E. S. MacCartney contemplates
taking rusticating expedition through
the east in few days. Rev. Sam Day
of Great Bend, whose talent as speaker
is only equalled by that of Mr.. Mac
Cartney. viii fill the M. E. pulpit during
Mr.. MacCartney's absence.
On last Monday separator belong
ing to Frank Robel two stacks of wheat,
team and harness and two wagons
were entirely consumed by fire. A man
whose name we have been unable to find
out, had his hands and arms so badly
burned that it is thought amputation
will be necessary.
John Denker sharpened over 100 plow
shares in one day last week, with the
aid of only one man. The other shops
in the city also were kept busy. Judg-
ing from such things as these we sup
pose farmers intend to put out little
wheat again this fall.
Of late the Ellinwood Creamery never
closes up its business at night without
being several hundred pounds short in
filling orders. They are badly in need
of more milk and as they are paying q
good price for it some of our farmer
will do well to get a cow or two more
and try to supply this institution with as
much milk as they need.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

IF A GOVERNMENT contracts a debt
with certain amout Of money in cir
culation, and then contracts the money
volume before the debt is paid, it is the
most heineous crime government can
commit against a free people. affirm
it is my conviction that class laws,
placing capital above labor, are more
dangerous to the republic at this hour
than was chattel slavery in the days of
its haughtiest supremacy. Labor is the
superior of capital and deserves much
the higher consideration abraham
Lincoln.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18
NEIGHBORHO0D HAPPENINGS.
PAWNEE ROCK.


From the Leader
]. r. Baker shipped FL cars, one full
train, of wheat from this place on Mon
day.
Frank Smith and family, of Kent,
Reno county. were up on Monday shak-
ing hands with old friends.
c. w. Brown, of Hastings, Neb.,
was here the first of the week visiting
with his father, J. NJ. Brown.
Little Opal Baker has been quite
sick for the past week with throat
trouble. She is much better at this
writing.
There has been no record come in
from this section thus far that will bring
the average wheat yield down below
rs bushels per acre.
Henry Lindas came in on the noon
train from Topeka last Saturday. He
will remain and help his father in the
hardware and lumber business this
fall.
The trouble this week has not been
the lack of empty cars as it has been
the lack of engins to haul the loaded
ones to market with. The ssdoin's" at
Denver this week has called every
available iron horse into service.
DIED---On Saturday night, Aug6.
1892 of old age, Mrs. Kilgore, mother
of M. F. Kilgore, of Liberty township,
aged 81 years. The funeral services
were held at her sons house. with whom
she had been making her home, on Sum
day afternoon and remains were buried
in the Pawnee Rock cemetery. Mr..
Kilgore has the warmest sympaty ex-
| tended him from his may old neighbors
and friends in and near this place in his
sad bereavement.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

SENATOR CARLISLE in one sentence
has given the republicans enough to
occupy all the time they have for tariff
this year. Where is an instance, he
asks, of price lowered or a mans
wages increased by the tariff The
republican organs try to answer by
saying that wages are higher here than
in free trade England, and of course
the tariff must have made the differ
ence. When they are asked to explain
why wages are higher in free trade
England than in high tariff Germany
they reply: "Why, that is different"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

ALL THE railroads which did busi-
ness during the Knights Templar con-
clave at Denver are jubilant over the
big business they did, and the big
money they made. AS the reduced
rates made were equivalent to about ]
a cent a mile there is an object lesson
in the matter that will be noticed by
all people. If the railroads can carry
people at ! cent mile and make big
money during short time, why can
they not make money at cents mile?
Whenever any effort is made to regu-
late the railroad freight or passenger
rates, the poor railroads set up the
cry that they are going into bankruptcy?
they connot live at less rate; they
must have so much or they will have
to quit business, etc. And yet, they
can make a rate of one-sixth the
regular fare and roll in great piles of
money. The fact is, that if railroad
passenger rates were one cent a mile
there would be more than three times
the amount of travel, year in and year
out, that there Is now; and the cost OF
running would not be increased to any
material extent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

II LOOKS strange to see such &. o. p.
papers as the Topeka Capital exclaim
editorially that the republicans "may
possibly not carry Kansas Very
significant, however Scared already
Wonder if the Capital is selling off its
rooster cuts at half price. Wellington
Standard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

WILL somebody please tell an anx-
ious world where the peoples party
stands on prohibition. Does it want
the law enforced Or repealed?
renee World.
Of course, it does. Every man in
Kansas, except republican prohibi-
zionist, wants the law either repealed
or enforced, The republican prohibit
tionists, like Farmer Smith or Lyman
U. Humphrey, wants neither.-Wichi-
ia Beacon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

WHAT shall we do to be saved =
from defeat?" asks the republicans
Nothing, boys. The case is hopeless
Fold your hands across your turbulent
breasts, ask the good Lord to forgive
your many sins, and go hence, vamouse
skeedaddle, skin out, scatl
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

AN average OemOcfaL1c majority la
S. S. Wilkinson for sheriff S64
Tom Mallory SAT
Wilkinson's majority II
T. P. Chambers, for surveyor S57
B. Markey 6 s54
Chambers majority 8
Total p. p. majority 20
Average p. p. majority 10
The dem ocrats therefore had an
average majority on three candidates,
of IA votes, while the peoples party
had an average majority of but 10,
votes in two candidates. If any man
cannot see that the peoples party is the
N inority party in this county he is
fit subject for the lunatic asylum.
Further than this, it must be remem-
bered that in various townships which
everyone knows are strongly democratic
the resubmission republicans on the
republican ticket got many democratic
votes, and that Messes Typer, Spen-
Ger and Bosse were only elected by
reason of securing those democratic
notes.-the votes that this year will
every one go to the straight democratic
ticket.
And now, as to the duty Of democrats:
Our convention to nominate a county
ticket was adjourned to September Sd,
when there will be less rush in farm
work; when every township will have
had ample time to hold a caucus for the
nomination of township tickets and
selection of delegates to the county
convention. 1t is the imperative duty
of the democrats, therefore, to see that
every township is properly represented
in the county convention, and that a
ticket composed of good, and capable
men is nominated; and when nomi-
mated, it is the duty Of every democrat
to go to work for theT TsUCCEss of that
county ticket, over and above all other
tickets.
AS to the state ticket, there is no
reason why the democrats should not
carry out the behests of the state con-
vention and vote the whole shooting
match-clOSe your eyes and take the
dose but wash it down with straight
democratic county ticket and you will
take the bad taste out of your mouth.
We apprehend that there is no demo-
crat who will SO far forget the abuse
and the slime, the filth and slander that
the republican party Of Kansas has for
years heaped upon us as democrats, as
to vote for single, solitary republican.
If you cannot go the 2. p. state ticket
do not vote for that .whichis greater
menace to democracy, to the peopfe
and to good government-the repnbli-
can ticket.
All sorts of honeyed words will be
used by republican speakers and repub-
lican papers; they will tell you to
''come and help them down the new
upstart party' they will say they sal
ways did like democrat anyhow"
that they respect you and your indie
pendence; but mark the word, if they
succeed in getting sufficient democrat
votes to save them from utter oblivion
in Kansas state affairs they will be the
same abusive, slanderous, contemplate
calumniators we have known them for
years.
| Get your working clothes on demo-
Gratis, and let US show both the peoples
party and the republicans that as dem
ocrats we never forget an insult nor
forgive political fraud; that we
neither aid fanatic nor respect fool.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

UNDER Grover Cleveland a forty
seven per cent. tariff yielded sum
sufficient to run the government and
leaves surplus of $lO0. 600, 900. Un-
der Harrison a sixty per cent. tariff
was riotously squandered and deficit
of $40 900 900 is the result.-Larned
Optic
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

SAY, Mack, you ''haint got no show"
at all. if you don't discard "biled"
shirts, patent leather boots, and that
killing smile of yours.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For President,
GROVER CLEVELAND.

For President,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
For Vice President,
GENERAL A. E. STEVENSON.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
WALTER N. ALLEN, E. B. CABBELL
Al. MCALL1srKR, Id. REYNOLDS,
S. A. MARTIN, NOAH ALLEN,
H.C. BROWN, A. C. SHINN,
D. E. BARRY, H A. WHITE.
KANSAS STATE TICKET.
For Governor,
L. d. LEWELLING.
For Lieutenant Governor,
PERCY DANIELS.
For Secretary of State,
r. s. OSBORNE.
For Attorney General,
JOHN T. LITTLE.
For State Auditor,
VAN B. PRATHER.
For State Treasurer.
W. H. BIDDLE.
For State Superintendent,
II. n. GAINES.
For Associate Justice,
s. II. ALLEN.
For Congressman at Large,
W. A. HARRIS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

FARMER (?) SMITH says he is self
made man. This announcement re-
lieves the Lord of certain amount of
blame, and must cause rejoicing in
hoouan
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

FROM the United States reports it is
learned that Kansas--yes, prohibition,
Kansas--produced and paid the govern
ment tax on $3.50 barrels of beer, dur
ing 1891. Iowa, another prohi. state,
produced the same year ia ,523 barrels.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

The republican motto is: ''Stand up
for Kansas"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

REPUBLICAN county candidates are
now wondering what is going to happen
next. In the mean time democrats are
Saving wood" most industriously.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

SOME men want the earth, and
about the only part Of it they get is
the filth they gather on their feet as
they 60 about abusing honest men.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

KANSAS is too good state to have a
man with the common name of Smith
as governor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

THE Kansas City Star says: IF the
Jack Leg lawyers and the professional
politicians have all gone into the peo-
Piles party, as Frank McGrath claims,
the republicans in Kansas are likely to
poll mighty slim vote this fall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

DEMOCRATS. see to it that every
township in the county. is represented
in the convention September Sd.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

FARMERS should entrust their boys
with business, and see to it that they
perform it properly. No farm boy is
ready to begin farming for himself
until he has been taught to use his
brain as we'll as his muscle. The
farmer who permits his children to own
stock or a small patch of ground and
handle the proceeds is indeed wise. He
is giving them the most vivid and
effective kind of Observation-Disclosures
Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

BROTHER TOWNsLEY does not like
our calling up his past history while a
Missouri carpetbagger. There are
many things that are unpleasant expe-
riences of the past which men hope will
be forgotten. Our object IN copying the
article from the Times, relating to Mr..
Townsley was to warn him of the
danger that lies in wait for the men
who are championing the cause of the
corrupt republican party of this state.
Be warned in time, Judge, and do not
again get into the ways of iniquity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

Is there not law forbidding the
admission to the United States mails of
newspapers containing lottery adver-
tisements? If so how about these
papers that are advertising to send
their publications one year free, condi-
tionally On the result of the national
election. Dispatch.
No LOTTERY about it, Ira. If you
want to try the plan your paper will
find the U. S. mails open to it. If you
have the courage of your convictions,
and you think Harrison will be elected
the next president, just offer to do the
same thing the DEMOCRAT is doing in
the case of Cleveland's election. We
guarantee you will materially increase
your subscription list. Don't be afraid
of the lottery bug-a-boo. Our PROPOSE
tion is to either sell a man our paper
or give him the paper for one year-in
either case he gets value received for
his money. Will You do the same?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-08-18

is well pleased with the outlook is put
ting it mildly. Mr.. Lee Dougan farmed
a portion of his land near this place
this season, and he informs US that his
share of the crop netted him over SIS
per acre, this he says is better than his
SIoo per acre Illinois farms have done
for number of years past.
Aid is now being solicited for the
erection of two new church buildings.
The Christian and Methodist are the
denominations that will begin their
buildings in this place In a short time.
We are informed also, that the Catho-
lies will put up church here sometime
during the coming fall. This is some
thing of which Clafiin has long been in
need, and we hope it will not all end in
talk this time, as it did last fall.
HoISINGToN.
From the Dispatch.
About six thousand bushels of wheat
was marketed in town Saturday.
John johnson contemplates building
a large addition to his livery barn soon.
Our Creamery is running right along
and those who are patronizing it are do
ing well but it should receive more milk
to succeed properly.
Engineer Haley and Fireman Rodeck
each purchased a young antelope at Ga
latea Colorado, the first of the week.
Dan has brought his home and if he can
keep the dogs off he will have nice pet
Sam Shattuck was in town Saturday
feeling just as young as he used to be
and setting up the lemonade to the boys.
Upon inquiry we learned that a little
Shattuck of regulation weight and male
persuasion arrived at his home on Fri
day.
From the Blade.
Judge Knisely has been named by the
city council to prepare plans and esti-
mates for calaboose.
Nearly IS, 900 was paid out for wheat
at the bank on Tuseday last, and it was
no such rushing day either.
Some do say that at little game OF
craps can be enjoyed wherever you
want it, at a certain place in Hoisington.
Charley Johnson, a former teacher In
our city schools, will serve as princi-
pal of school near Emporia this fall
| and winter.
| The Odd Fellows installed their new
officers Wednesday evening. Joe H.
Borders is noble grandd,-W H. Hall,
vice grand; ]. c. Lytle, secretary, and
w. E. Durand, treasurer.
Mrs. Cofer shipped a car load ofwheat
to Kansas City this week, which is said
to have been the best yet shipped from
this station. But it is all the best
there is very little bad wheat this year.
1t is observed that the farmers who
are successful are those who never lose
sight of the fact that the farm is q
home; that everything done toward
beautifying and improving the place is
! enhancing its value.