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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19
SEM1%OLE INDIAN GREEN CORN
DANCE.
CORN

the Seminole Indian Mission, is gaining
favor with the noble red man, as was
proven by his receiving an invitation to
attend the green corn dance, which was
held June "a, 25, 26, 9th.
The green corn dance is q sort of re-
ligiOus festival, which is observed an
nually at this season of the year, with
much OF the same spirit that their white
brothers keep the great National Thanks
giving. 1t is their way of giving thanks
to the Great Spirit for blessings received,
and they are very careful to keep the
time of holding it secret as they do not
like to have spectators. On this occa-
sion, however, the old doctor, the head
of the little band in this part OF the State,
sent two Indian boys of runners" to in
vite Dr. Brecht to attend their dance
The invitation was gladly accepted and
the doctor, accompanied by Frank Wiki
son, returned with the messengers, going
as far as possible by team, and the rest
of the way ON horseback and foot. Upon
reaching camp they were Hospitality re-
ceived, DR.. Tommy inviting them to re-
main with him in his own little palmetto
hut. DR.. Brecht was careful to say little
and to observe much, and gave us con-
siderable enlightenment upon their
methods of observing the green corn
dance. On Sunday they kept a feast eat
ing continuously all day, from early
morning till late in the evening only
stopping q few minutes at time for a
dance, and then returning again to gorge
themselves They have fast of three
days before the feast, and of course are
hungry; but the wonder was how thew
could eat so much. At certain time in
the evening when the feast is ended the
! Indian women swarm in and gather up
everything, leaving no sign of the days
feasting. The day following the feast is
: the ''puking day." The old doctor pre-
pares a connection out of willow bark
and calamus root, which they drink of to
, nauseate them, and they dance and
<vomit from morning till night, and all
night long. This is the great dancing
day and it is kept up until they are ex-
jhausted from weakness and fatigue.
AFTER this ceremony several Of them are
ssubiectedto sweat bath given as follows
"A tent or teepeis made tight as possible,
stones heated as hot as fire can make
them, then water is thrown on the stones,
which have been placed in the tent, the
patients are wrapped in blankets and
they sit there and nearly sweat their
souls ciean.
This next day is the scratching day"
The ceremony is observed by the older
Indians scratching the backs and limbs
of themselves and the younger ones with
g. brush or sort of currycomb made Of
wood and set with sewing needles, the
scratches are made deep enough for the
blood to flow freely. After this ceremony
they hold their council or big talk which
ends the observance of the green corn
dance. Their willingness to allow visitors
is favorable omen, and we may hope to
see these wild men of the forest yet
reached and brought into the pale OF
civiliZatiOn-Ft, Myers Press.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

WANTED to purchase two quarts of Florida
w Lemon Seed or more. HARRY c. AL STlN,
DeLand, Fla. 80
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

CONCH PEAS-Do fine planted during July.
" Is cents per pint. 30 cents per quart by m all;
81 per peck by freight or express. 9. F. VAL
ORION, Welaka, Fla. %
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

FANCY POULTRY-Chick of Is varieties, soc.
l. to 81 each. Pekin Ducklings SOC. Comet
spray pumps $500. agents wanted,) ALBERT
FRIES, st. Nicholas, Fla, 27
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

ORANGE TREES at bottom prices. To clear
" the land all nursery stock must go; Call at
once for choice. D. B. CHILD, DeLand. Fla. %
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

CUTTINGS-Wood for grating and vines of
~ forty varieties offoreign grapes. For Cata-
logue address H. Won LUTTICHAU, carleton,
Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

A GENTLEMAN HAvINGA property near Ear
N Tampa worth for practical purposes $4,000
will give an undivided half interest to party
supplying capital to develop same on joiAt &C
count. Address, B ONAFIDE, Lock Box F, Tampa,
Fla. -
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

NOR SALE-Carney Lemons, Dancy Tanger-
Il inc, Grapefruit Carney and Parson Brown
Orange and other citrus trees, all on sour stock
and staked. Write for prices. j, H. TURNKEY,
Excelsior Nurseries, Lake Weir, Fla. LIZA
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

A sacrifice, TO make room for 1000 chicks
n We will offer our breeding stock at a bargain
Barred Plyr1 outh Rock hens / cock; pens, 10
each. White Leghorns hens cock; pen, S.Brown
Leghorns, hens cock pen, 5, Silver Spangledi
Hamburgs, hens cock; pens, each, Imperial
full particulars, to E. W. AMSDEN, Ormond,
Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

Observation-Disclosures vegetable grower with
w some means to buy half interest in i'm
The best farm in the lake Section ample protec-
ton from frost. $4,000 irrigating plant complete
and in fine working order. Other business pre-
vents owner giving it attention. VIII not sell
more than half interest None but experienced
vegetable grower need apply. J. W. BRADY.
Barlow, Fla. tt
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

WANTED-Grapefruit and rough lemon seed
w liugs in quantities above 500. Address,
stating full particulars, IRVINGTON PARK
NURSERY CO., Auburndale. Fla, 33
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

VERY FINE 2 to year old orange and lemon
' buds at $40 per 100. They must go out OF
grove. ]. y. DERIEUX. Lakeland, Fla. 81
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

M BLACK MTNORCAS-$5 per trio. Eggs
J W. $3.50 per Is. Spring Park Poultry Yards,
Box &c. Springs Park, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

WE have 5000 Harris Tardiff and Mediterra-
w mean Sweet buds. to feet high, well
branched. Sweet stock at SOC. LAKE REGION
NURSERY CO., Auburndale, Fla S31
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

RATES-Twenty words, name and address one
week, 25 cts; three weeks, so cts.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

A RARE CHANCE to secure good stock cheap
n For TO days we send trio of Black Lang
shan or Barred Plymouth Rocks, two-thirds
grown. for 81. Early orders get first choice. E.
w. AMSDEN. OrmOnd, Fla. 80
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

ORANGE SIZER-Ayers Perfected has no
" springs to break or get out of order Ad-
dress, ALFRED AVER. Lake Weir, Fla, or
FLORIDA FRUIT EXCHANGE, Jacksonville.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

There is no school in the United States with a
more distinguished Board of Trustees. We name
them with pleasure:
Dr. HI. M Caldwell r. F. Manly,
Bolton Gilreath Dr. b d. GRAY
Major Jos. Hardee, Mark A. Myatt
DR.. p. T. Hale, e. X Campbell
Frank v Evans.
BIRMINGHAM.
Gen. J. T. Morgan, Col. w. c, Oates
Hon. RI. Reynolds.
Gov. w. NJ. Fishback, Hon. L. A. Fitzpatrick
ARKANSAS.
Gov. IL. L. Mitchell, Ex-Gov. w. d. BloxhamS
Attorney General w. B. Lamar.
Gov w. J. Northern, Gen. John B. Gordon,
GEORGIA
Col. w. H. Jack.
State Superintendent of Education,
LOUISIANA.
Gov. J. NJ. Stone
MISSISSIPPI.
Dr. G. A. Nunnallys
TENNESSEE.
DR.. S. A, Hayden.
TEXAS.
Send for Catalogue.
Name this Oanar
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-19

DRUGS Medicines, Toilet Articles, Etc. deliv
~ cred at your door at retail prices Send your
orders for sulphur. whale oil soap and carbolic
acid. A. p. FRIES, Jacksonville, Fla. 30
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18
FROZEN TO DEATH.

PaSchal Fish, an old man So years
of aye, was frozen to death during the
blizzard about two wetks ago. de
resided on the Shawnee reservation,
about Is miles south aud east of this
CITY and had been down iul0 the Cher
okee nation on business. lie started
10 return home alone, and was within
a mile aud a half of home when he
was overcome by the severe cold and
could 30 no farther. His body was
found a hours afLerward by young
man who was looking for some stock.
Mr.. Fish lived as before stated, in the
Shawnee reserve, but claimed Il right
in The Quapaw reserve. lie was faith
er of Jack Fish, well known in this
city, and was a Methodist minister
lie preached in Baxter Springs fire.
qucntly several years ago. hut OF late
wears seldom visited this city. lie
lad many friends in this city who
will regret his sudden demise.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18
THE .GREAr MORAL snow"

The "Great Moral Show" given by
the library association at the city hall
last Saturday evening, was the best
attraction OF the season thus far and
was greeted by full house. The ell
tertainment was something out OF the
ordinary run of things and therein lies
the secret OF the success OF 1t. A great
deal of hard work was required In
getting up the entertainment and
everything went off without hitch,
the participants acting like old timers.
"Keziah," (Mrs. b. S. Warner) the
last of the "Peake Sisters" introduced
her freaks To the audience by short
address, after which the "freaks" per-
formed the little parts assigned to
each.
1t is our opinion that each Of the
freaks should he in a dime museum
somewhere. At the conclusion of the
above part of the program "Kcziah"
announced that If the audience would
he patient for few moments the
"freaks' promenade" would be intro
dnccd. During the short intermission
tuC cOtuV hhN
sic which was thoroughly enjoyed by
all. When the curtain went up again
for the promenade the audience wit
messed sight never before presented
in Baxter Springs. Four couples ap-
peared on the stage with false faces
attached TO the backs of their heads
and hair done up over their faces, CIV
ing the appearance of having been
created "wrong sidet o." They also had
their clothes on back side before and
altogether it was rather difficult to
keep track of the right side Of them.
The aforesaid four couples danced for
about twenty minutes TO music fur
nished by the orchestra after which
the curtain went down and the "freak
show" was over.
The music for the entertainment
was furnished by members of the
Baxter band and was pronounced first
class. The entertainment Melted the
library association $4,000
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18
OBITUARY.

Died, at his home in Saybrook. Ill,
on Wednesday evening, Feb. s, 1893
Mr.. James Logan McMurry. The
following is from the SaybrOok, ILL.,,
Independent:
James Logan McMurry was born
in st. Clair county, Jan. 81, 1919, be-
ing at the time of his death "a years,
Z DAYS old. lie enlisted in the army
in May 1862, in Co. Ii. GSih regiment,
Illinois volunteers, where he served
his country well during its hour OF
greatest need and peril. He was a
good aud acceptable member of the g.
A. II. post at this place. For many
years hc has made his home with his
brother, NJ. &. McMurry, where he
was always well aud carefully cared
for, both IN sickness and health.
He leaves two sons, Joseph and Will
liam, four brothers and one sister 10
survive his death. Mr.. WIN. McMur-
ry, of Farmer City, Mrs. Mckinney,
of Baxter Springs, Kat, besides his
sons and brother, NJ. G. McMurry,
were at his bedside to administer to
him during his last sickness.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18
REAL ESTATE.

The outlook for real estate is better
than it has been for years and we pre-
dict a good many sales for the spring
and summer in both city and farm
property. The building season will
open up with quite a number of con-
tracts for new buildings and there
are more inquiries for vacant lots and
small dwellings than at any time in
the past five years.
Whether we get another railroad or
not the real estate market is strong
and property owners seem 10 have no
fears but that higher prices will oh
tain in the near future. In real estate
changes that have been made recently
good prices have been obtained and
there can be no doubt as to a substan-
tial and permanent advance all along
the line during the spring and sum-
npr.
Some new business houses are talked
of, and we are likely to open new
hotel, a new opera house and several
new store buildings before the snow
flies. Every business house In the city
is occupied and there are no empty
dwellings fit 10 live in. We must
have more room to do business, better
hotel accommodations and more COM
Portable dwellings. If the parties who
are caicrwauliug about politics and
the pOsioffice and the postmaster-tO.b be
would spend a little of their energy
toward building up the town and Sc
curing railroads and manufactures
they would do themselves credit and
the town some good. We need more
work and less wind. We need houses
more than public offices. We need
less snaring and more enterprise, less
gossip and more work. less whining
and more faith. We have the geo.
graphical and Typographical position
for the hest town IN the state and the
future is before us if we are not too
near sighted to see it or too narrow
headed to comprehend il.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18
ABOUT ALCOHOL.

EDITORS NEWS: Last Friday even-
ing in District No. 5, taught by j. l..
Barnhart, was held a prize essay cora-
petition on the subject of the effects OF
alcohol upon the circulation, the brain,
the nerves and the digestion. There
were twelve contestants from seven TO
thirteen years of age, consisting OF
two grades. / promised to report the
one in each grade which the committee
adjudged the hest to you for publica-
ton, and here they are: Fifth grade,
Oracle Du Bots, age II, subjecI, ''El-
fects of Alcohol on the Cirruiaiion."
One of the most marked Effects of
alcohol is an enlargement of the small
blood vessels. When taken INTO the
stomach it is rapidly diffusrd through
the body by the blood. Alcohol makes
the heart of Il well person beat faster
1t changes muscle into fat. The heart
is particularly liable 10 this change.
Such soft, fatty heart is liable TO
break suddenly. Small veins are iii.
lated by the influence of alcohoI.
Fannie Mitchell, aye s. received the
prize in the fourth grade AMI her sub
iect was the same as Gracie'S.
The heart is muscle and IN healthy
grown up people il beats about seven-
ty-two times in minute. When per-
sons first commence drinking alcohol
the heart beats faster than ii should
and it soon becomes tired. Alcohol
also changes muscle into fat. A ia'
muscle is weak one. The heart
gradually loses its power 10 send The
blood through the body and death re-
suits. Alcohol weakens the walls OF
the arteries: they become in spots
chalkv and brittle and they easily
burst; if they do the person usually
dies. This is called apoplexy. The
smaller blood vessels are dilated by
the use of alcohol which causes the
face to flush. Ii we could see the IN
ternal organs they would be unusually
red. For few times the flush passes
of, but by continual use the veins re-
main dilated. The red nose is gener-
ally a sign Of a drinker. A. NJ.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18
SENT TO THE SOLDIERS HOME.

SENT TO THE SOLDIERS HOME.
DR.. Robert Chase, an old man who
has been staying in Baxter Springs
for the past five or six months, was
taken to Columbus last Friday 10 hC
tried for insanity. The old gentleman
Is about 65 years OF age and at one
time he had stroke OF paralysis since
which time he has been weak minded
During the performances of the Cor
nell Medicine company at this place a
few weeks ago the old gentleman be-
came much interested and determined
TO start medicine factory of his own.
lie was possessed with the idea that
he could become rich in the business
and at once began buying articles
around town for which he had no Use
whatever. Marshal Hemsiree:'s al
ienlion was called TO the old man and
he gathered him in, as II we've, aud
took him 10 Columbus. He was eX-
amined Monday aud the examination
developed the fact that he is not dan
gerous, 70 he was sent TO the poor
farm until arrangements can he made
to send him to the soldiers home. lie
draws a pension of $l2 per month and
boarded for long time at Mrs. II. ).
Scaman's. 1t is said he has had a
great deal of trouble which probably
accounts for the failure of his mind.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18

During her recent visit in Saybrookr
ILL.,, Miss Erma MCKINNEY took part
in q home talent entertainment at that
place. The SaybrOOk Independent
pays her the following compliment
'tMuch was added to the entertain
ment by the presence of little Erma
Mckinney, who gave beautiful recila-
tons on both evenings. Little Erma's
voice is rich and fine, her actions are
perfect and she has remarkable self
possession for one so young"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18
PuRIIc SALES.

On Thursday, February %, Chas.
Mayors, living ons and One-half miles
north and two miles east of Keelville,
seven and One-half miles south aud
two miles west of Columbus, eight
miles wcst and one and one-half miles
north of Baxter Springs, will sell
eight horses, a good wagon, two sells
of heavy harness and other farming
implements. Also 200 bushels Of corr,
and 100 bushels of seed oats.
On Tuesday, February %, John
Burns, living six miles west and one
mile north of Baxter Springs, will sell
80 head Of cattle and other stock.
j. p. Hartley will offlciaie AS auc-
tiOneer at these sales.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Among the recent transfers OF real
estate March & Crowell sold six lots
in Higgins addition to L. NJ. Perkins
Alex. Warner sold two lots on River
street to Ira G. Perkins; L. G. Jones
sold his dwelling house aud four lot.
to w. G. Springer; C, w. Daniels sold
four lots in Warwick place to Henry
Meads; Ira Perkins bought two.lots
on Neosho street of j. s. Green.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18

A special dispatch TO the Kansas
CITY Times says:
"E. L. Martin and wife and their
daughter, Mrs. Gaines, are at The Ar
Iington. So, also, is Colonel Richard
Gentry. Messrs. Martin and Gentry
are here to obtain from congress a
right of way through the eastern part
If the Indian territory for the Kansas
City, Pittsburg aud Gulf railroad. A
bill to that effect was introduced to-
day by Mr.. TarsDey. 1t will I've re-
ported on favOrahly tomorrow in the
house aud Mr.. Tarsney hopes TO get II
up Saturday by unanimous consent
aud pass il.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18

The senior proprietor Of this paper
has been subject to frequent colds lot
some years, which were sure to lay
him up if not dOctored at once. lie
fluids that Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy is reliable. 1t opens The secretions'
relieves the lungs aud restores the sys'
tenn to healthy condition. II freely
used as soon as the cold has been con-
tracted, and before ithas become set
tied in the system, t. greatly lessons
the attack and often cures in a. single
day what would otherwise nave been
severe cold.-Noythwesiern lloieI
Reporter, Des Moines, Iowa. 20 and
SO cent bottles for sale by j. g. POlsier
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18

Surely no one can afford to miss
hearing Prof. Quayle, who stands at
the head of one of the best institu'
tons of the State, and is recognized
as one of the most eloquent and ell
tertaining speakers Of this country
1t is not often that the people in
city Of this size have an opportunity
Of hearing such man, and upon a
subject which must interest all.
This lecture is given under the
auspices Of the Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18


BANTER Is on THE AIR LINE.
The following is from the Weir City
Tribune:
When new line of railroad starts
through a country it generally selects
route that will take it through the
richest localities, and through or near
the most populous towns or those
which give promise of being the best
ircishting points. The latest enter
prise howcver-the Kansas City, Pitts
burg and Gulf road-which is laying
out lis line. seems determined 10 skip
every town il can. 1t is said that it
hits only two towns between Pitts
burg and Kansas City, both OF these
hcing mere hamlets. Leaving Pitts
burg. and going on towards FIT. Smith,
Ark, il is claimed by its projectors,
,ha, it will as nearly as possible fol-
low a straight line, which will take it
nearly along the line separating the
states. Deviating little to the east,
il might take in Joplin; dcviating a
little TO the wrsl, il might take in
Weir City and Baxter. Galena claims
that she is bound to get it because of
her enormous freight business; and
her papers say ''when Il railroad gets
anywhere near us il cannot afford 10
miss our town; we will get all the
rairoud accommodations we want
without voting any bonds" Baxter
Springs is meanwhile huslling around
getting ready TO vote bonds or take
such otherS Pleasures as may aid in Sc
curing the Foad. The actions of the
projectors of the road, seem thus far
TO Indicate that they care more for an
airline road, than they do for bonds,
but it can be relied upon that they
will swerve a little 10 either side of a
straight line in order 10 take few
bonds in. Meanwhile what action
will Weir City take in the matter, if
any?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18

Please don't forget that our SUBJ
scription books are always open. Come
in and pay up and save us the trouble
of calling OIL Won.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18

Rev. Bramhall will, by request,
preach upon a special subject next
Sunday at IL o'clock u. m.; also will,
by request, preach at night on '1ntiu-
anca -
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.


will McElhiney went to Girard on
business Tuesday.
Il. G. GOo1ner was over from GA
lena Thursday on business.
Mrs. John 4. Wright went to Jop-
lin Thursday 10 visit her husband.
Miss Nellie Troop of Columbus
visited friends in Baxter last week.
Col. Alexander Warner came
home from Topeka Saturday evening.
Mrs. +. w. Wardwell of Joplin
visited relatives IN Baxter this week.
ii. T.. Simmons came down from
Fort Scott Sunday, returning Sunday
night.
Mrs. Phil j. Pfenning of Joplin
visited friends in Baxter Springs
Wednesday.
Mrs. Scott Ludlum and son OF
Marion, Ind, are visiting with Mrs.
J. Il. Ludlum.
ii. W. Parish of Washington, ID.
g.. transacted business in Baxter
Springs Monday.
Charles Fribey and Ed. Seaman
were in Columbus Monday as wit
nesses in an insanity case.
"A. Hood Of Columbus came down
10 Baxter last Saturday To witness the
crowd on Military street.
Sam Dinns went to Topeka
Wednesday to put Il brake on the
house of representatives.
Mac Gill left Yesterday for Topeka
to help settle the war there. Ii is sur
missed he will don blue ribbon.
&C. L. Collins went to Topeka
Thursday to witness the contest for
the supremacy between the two houses
of tie legislature.
r.. j. Thompson, VIM. j. Thomp-
sou. IT,, aud II. d. Fowler, all of Cam
den, n. j., have been in the city sew
eral days figuring on investments in
real estate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-02-18
Don't fail to hear Pref. Quay les lee.
ture. AT the NJ. 4. church tonight.

Bruner g. Reddin will remove next
week 10 The August Rehm building
aud the Baxter Springs Implement
company will occupy the south room
OF the National hotel as an Office and
sample room. This company now has
over $4,000 worth Of implements
stored in the city and expects 10 sup
ply the farmers Of Cherokee county
and the Indian territory. 1t is big
concern.