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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20
PASTURE FOR PIGS.
The Combination OF Grasses with Which
to Start One.

The Combination OF Grasses with Which
to Start One.
None of the perennial grasses would
furnish much grazing this year. If it
Is desired to start permanent pasture.
SOW four to five quarts red clover with
two to three quarts of timothy seed per
acre. Sow early in spring with some
grain crop which does not grow rapidly
enough to smother it 1t is good prac-
tice to put on the grass seed after the
grain has been sown, but the ground
should be narrowed once after sowing
Clover and timothy seed can be placed
in the drill box and soyn with the
grain when 1t is not put too deep. A
seeder attachment usually found on all
wheat drills will do well when clover
and timothy are sown. These two
grasses make a better growth if sown
on well-prepared soil without a nurse
crop In this case, harrow after SOW
ing and NOW the weeds when about
four inches high, never letting them
get any taller, as they would then
shade the young grass crop Clover
and timothy will not make pasture this
year until late in the season and w. J.
Y. will do well to provide other green
forage. Peas and oats mixed make
good pig feed and are = good grain crop
if allowed to mature. They come on
early in the season and can be used for
pasture until harvest or even later if
the first fed plots are again seeded
after being eaten off. Provide sepa-
rate piece of land for growing the peas
and oats. Select a place where NOV
able pens can be used in pasturing off
the crop if possible as the pigs will use
them with little waste when given in
small patches and it is much less work
to occasionally move and restake
hurdle pen than to cut and cart the
forage to the pigs two or three times
daily.
When raised for grain, peas and oats
do best on rather sandy soils, but for
pasture or green forage either light
land or heavy rich soils do we'll Two
bushels of white or blue Canada field
peas plowed under four inches and one
bushcl of oats per acre thoroughly har-
rowed in, makes a good combination
for either green feed or a grain crop.
The grass can be pastured some in late
summer and fall, though it should not
be eaten off too close to go into winter
Rye, corn and clover from other fields
can be used for green food or soiIing
crops Orange Judd Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20
TRAINING OF COLTS.

First Prize Essay ga fhe Farm. Field ana
F5reside Contest
A colt should be vyeaned at five to
seven months old, first being taught to
eat and drink
rs education should commence be-
fore weaving. It should be fed from
the owners hand and often petted and
caressed.
Teach it to lead by the halter and
foretop and to be tied up and to have
its feet handled
Use no harsh language; rule BY kind
ness, not violence Never let morse
obtain the slightest advantage
Let no man attempt TO break a colt
until he has broken himself and learned
to control his own passion
The age for working colt varies
with size, strength and maturity
Teach a colt to stop 1t the word Oh
command.
In training to harness put oman easy
collar. having pair of traces attached;
let a strong man walk behind holding
them. After few minutes the
leader may order the man TO
pull the traces gently, increasing the
pressure or Stacking 1t as the colt
leans into the collar or flinches- Then
take him to the wagon; allow Lin 70
smell and examine 1t, raising and low
ering the tongue until he takes no nos
tice OF the noise Next day let the whole
harness be put on, repeating the lesson
as above; then he may be hitched to the
wagon or sled beside an old and we'll
broken horse and have exercise IN go
ing up and down hill, turning, etc
When the colt learns the vehicle he
draws is not meant to hurt him he
viii never try to kick it away or run
off from it
Never try to beat a colt into doing
anything; patience and gentleness will
induce him to do anything that viii
not hurt him.
When he SHES at an object lead him
up to it, allow him TO stand and look
as he comes closer
Before putting on a saddle or any
article of harness let the colt smell 1T
then rub it against his head and body
Always start a horse with the voice.
never with the whip--L- c Browning,
in Farm. Field and Fireside.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20
THE FARMING WORLD.
MOVABLE HURDLE FENCE.

How to Build OEe and Directions for
Setting 1t Up.
Our illustration represents a conven-
lent form OF hurdles, suita bic for con-
timing sheep, pigs, calves, etc, on odd
patches of land around which 1t viii
not pay to build permanent fence
1t is very simple continuance, easily
constructed and little time is required
to set it up and stake it ready for use
The illustration is of four board hur-
die, though a three board one will an
swer for sheep or calves and is little
lighter to handle The panels are made
OF ordinary fence boards or sometimes
of boards four inches wide. The top
and bottom board of each panel ex-
tends about three inches beyond the up
right cleat as shown at B. 1t is well TO
have an upright across the middle OF
the panel, the same as those shown at
the ends These were omitted in the
drawing By mistake. The triangles
are made OF fence boards nailed togeth-
er with notches two inches wide, shown
at d. The hurdles are locked at the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20
CORN AND GLOVER.
1t Is Profitable TO Let Them Grow Sit
by side.

1t Is Profitable TO Let Them Grow Side
by Side.
We have the secret IN eastern corn
culture in the way that corn and clover
are grown together Large corn crops
in the east means corresponding clover
crops We have found that clover sod
is the best for corn, and such q field
requires only a small amount of ma
nure for two successive years, or even
longer But without the clover the
land requires heavy manuring and ID
course of time the soil degenerates
even iii spite of heavy manuring, so
that only inferior crops of corn can be
cultivated Both crops are good for
feeding. The hay is valuable for the
stock, and doubly valuabl as manure
made by animals than any other feed
Clover supplies nitrogen in large guam
titles and corn is especially lacking in
this quality. The clover consequently
supplies what corn can never do, both
to the animal and to the soil Clover
is thus never waste, nor will the
farmer lose by planting his fields with
1t every few years 1t Is not without
some promises OF success that the at
tention of western farmers is called to
these methods of eastern farmers The
former NAV grow more corn than the
latter, but they do not produce much
more than one-haIf to the acre. More
attention spent to less land would cost
less, and would undoubtedly produce
better results. In the western lands
where soil is surely degenerating. and
where land is cheap, It would certainly
pay to divide the present large farms
up into clover and Germ fields Let
both be growing side by side and when
one has grown on the field for two
years then reverse the order. Plant
the corn on the clover sod and SOW the
corn stubble to clover. 1t would not
be surprising if the farm would yield
more and better corn on. half the farm
than formerly on the whole, and the
clover crop will be left over as clear
gain.-A. b. Barrett, in Rural World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20

. monies, and the masses must be con.
tent with enjoying it by proxy. This,
however, may not be final, although il
is authentic
The programme, as at present ar.
ranged. is as follows:
Music, Columbi March and Hymn,
John K. Payne.
Presentation of chiefs of departments
and foreign commissioners by the direc-
tor general.
Music: I'm Praise of Cod Bee
thoven
Address and opening of the Worlds
Columbian exposition by the president
of the United States.
Starting of machinery, during which
time viii be performed 'Hallelujah
Chorus Handel
Official visit from the president of the
United States and officials of the
Worlds Columbi exposition, and the
Worlds Column bian commission, to the
various departments, arrangements
having been made previously with each
chief to receive them.
Notwithstanding the general impress
sion that the fair will not be ready for
the opening on the first day of May,
we are positively assured by the Off
Gals that every thing will be in order for
that suspicious occasion We are quite
willing to accept the assurance, but
from present indications we can hardly
expect to see every portion of the expo
sition fully completed. But we can re-
ly upon the officials to do everything
in their power to hasten matters, and
it is safe to say that when the moment
arrives for setting in motion the great
wheels of Machinery hall jackson
park will be sufficiently presentable to
welcome the nations to the greatest OF
all great worlds fairs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20

the pulley at B, the one suspended
from the top of the framework, and
then through the pulley at ID. a horse
Is hTtched to the free end and easily
raises the earth which is put in the box
E after being lowered FL, 81, are .
inch boards laid on top of the ground
Z, Z, are also Pinch boards fastened at
one end but loose at the other so they
can be spread apart to allow the box r
to descend into the well. When 1t
comes up loaded they are again placed
as shown in illustration and the box
rests upon them. K is a sort of track
over which the loaded box is pulled to
be emptied A small truck can be run
under the box after it is raised. over
the track K and on the cross niecas y
T. This makes the unloading mncb
easier. Or use short sled built stona
boat fashion dragging it away by
means OF horse Orange Judd Farmer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20

There are several buildings erected
by these people in different parts of
the grounds, and there will dou btless
be much attraction in them for the Wis
itors from rural districts, who have
never seen anything Of the kind. The
beholder will be struck at a glance
with their extreme neatness and airi-
ness and the spicy aroma which seems
to hang about everything that comes
from Japan. There is a sort of booth
to the northeast of the Ho-o-den temple
which is marvel of neatness in every
detail. 1t is built entirely of bamboo
poles, as are most of their structures,
which are split and spread out SO as to
form sort of ornamental clapboard-
ing. The roof is made of large canes
rent in twain and arranged in an IN
and-out fashion so as to form cutters
to shed rain Japan mag we'll feel
proud of her showing among the ma
tions at our great fair, for she Is ably
and fully represented. and while their
cousins, the Chinese, will, on account
of national differences. be missing at
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20

ing it to ring, used for refractory
captives. Then the four men listened
for the stoclxade sentry, scarce breath
ing as he approached the window. This
time he paused, peering mechanically
into the shadow. while Evans heart
beat loud tattoo. But the soldier turned
carelessly, paced slowly away, and the
boy, forcing himself lightly through
the bars, grasped the rope securely.
Down he went, hand over hand, his
feet carefully steering him from the
wall
Halfway down, he heard the sentry
turn, and hung still, breathless, each
second expecting a shot. But the
friendly shadow shielded rope and man;
and next moment his feet touched the
ground, strong hand grasped his
shoulder, and whisper came through
the darkness:
''Quick! Close to the wall! This
way!''
''But the others? promised
''They must risk it. Come! Two lives
one halter-depend on seconds now!
Yielding, half reluctant, to the
stronger will and his own sense of right
to his rescuer, the boy followed his
guide, with Eoiseless feet, but eyes
glued to new sentry, silhouetted sharp
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20

relations existing between their coun-
try and ours in the warmest terms.
AS hosts they showed themselves to be
most considerate and courteous, and
in their expressions of thankfulness
for the kindness shown them since
their arrival in this country they were
profuse and earnest
This wonderful temple is the coun-
terpart of the great Ho-o-den palace at
Mi, near Kioto, Japan, one of the
groups of the Bidodins. 1t is built of
wood, with tiled roof. the cross trees
being logs whose ends are beautifully
carved in the form of lions heads. The
temple, it is said, is intended to repre-
sent the Hoo, a tabled bird of the Jap
anese; the two-storied central part
being the body of the bird, the col
onnades on the sides the wings and
the corridor at the back the tail. On
the top of the original structure are
two phoenixes; three and a half feet
high, made of bronze and SO flexible
that the wings and heads are moved by
the wind In all it is wonderful and
picturesque structure, and when com
pleted throughout will be one of the
most valuable buildings on the fair
grounds.
The original Ho-o-den or Phoenix hall
dates back to the year 1852. but it was
built twelve hundred years ago 1t was
at first the home of d cele brated Japan
csc nobleman, at whose death it was
converted into monastery and after
ward became the shrine of ''Amedia,"
the buddha of Japan. The decorations
of the temple are all by famous artists,
and consist of works in gold lacquer,
bronze and mother of pearl
The interior decorations of the tenn
pie on the wooded island at the fair
are said to be far handsomer and more
valuable than those of the original
structure, and many additions in the
way of ornamentation have been made.
All the art work on the building has
been done by picked artists, and no ex-
pense has been spared to make the
temple a feature of great beauty. It
is to become the property of the city of
Chicago after the fair is over, being q
present from the emperor of Japan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20

Jackson park. the Japanese will amply
fill the breach. and will, no doubt,
prove as interesting and entertaining
rs any race represented.
The report has been circulated that
Alfonso Kill. the infant king of Spain,
is to take part in the opening exercises
of the fair, but this is automatically
contradicted. and it is furthermore as
certained that neither the young kiAp
nor his mother will be present
Infanta Isabella will, according to the
latest intelligence, come to the open
ing of the exposition and will remain
for some time thereafter guest of the
United States.
In regard to the exercises on the
opening day there is at present consid-
cradle dissatisfaction not only in Chi
cago but throughout the country, as
it has been announced that only a
select few would be allowed to witness
the ceremonies What the outcome
will be it is impossible to state, as suf-
fcient time still remains for a change
in the programme 1t was thought up
to late moment that the exercises
would be held in the open air on the
green at the east front of the Govern
tHeHG DulIQlnP, Out the committee on
ceremonies has, it seems, decided to
hold the opening exercises in Festival
hall, which faces the lagoon between
the Horticultural and Transportation
buildings. From an elevated platform
in this hall President Cleveland will
address the people and press the button
which will set the machinery in motion.
1t is said that not more than two thou
sand privileged persons will be per-
mitted to witness the opening cere.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20
TIMELY BEE NOTES.

The artificial comb of Pastor Warn
stoh, with full depth cells, it seems, is
made with cells on only one side. In
Germany it is sold for about forty-five
cents per pound
IN looking over the colonies in the
spring, there are usually a few that
will be found queenless- These can
be saved by a small investment in a
queen, and often prove to be the best
colonies
IT is said 4 new artificial honey.
called sugar honey" bids fair to be-
come d formidable rival of the natural
product. 1t consists of sugar, a small
proportion of mineral salts, water and
free acid In taste and smell it very
closely resembles the genuine honey
WHEN colony is set in a new place,
or brought from another apiary, you
need to give 1t more protection against
rObbing than another colony of equal
Bees bent on mischief will give it a
thorough trial till they find what stuff
il Is made of.
COMBINE bee keeping with fruit grow
ing. apd you can more easily procure
two crops from the same lard, and the
double cropping IS not exhaustive. re-
quires no additional fertilizing, no ex-
ira blowing or cultivating. There are
few crops which return so much for SO
little outlay and labor as does the honey
crop-WeStern Rural
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20
WORLDS FAIR GOSSIP.
Fresh Notes Of Interest from the
Wonderful White City.
An Event OF Great Importance Among
the Japanese Dedication of the
Ho-o-den Temple - The
Opening Day.
Special Chicago correspondence

Special Chicago Correspondence
An impressive ceremony was wit
messed at jackson park on the first day
OF the present month. 1t was the dedi-
cation by the Japanese and worlds
fair officials of the Bo-o-den temple on
the wooded island whio b lies in the
lagoon in the center of the fair
grounds. The event was celebrated in
the true Oriental fashion, the exercises
being conducted by the japanese com
missioners in the full regimentals of
their native land.
1t was in truth curious sight that
was presented to the American guests
OF the occasion, and one that will
doubtless be remembered by them long
years after the great fair has passed
away and many of its features have
passed from mind.
The japanese workmen were ranged
in line before the temple and during
the exercises sang their native song. a
very weird, and it must be confessed,
unmusical refrain, yet peculiarly suited
to the occasion.
The whole affair betokened the
spirit of international fraternity, for
which it may be said these people are
noted, and in their speeches the Jap
anese officials alluded to the friendly
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20


the telegram received this morning said
you We're needed at once in Washing
ton"
''It is for that very reason" Fitzhugh
replied, in low tone. ''This boy is ia
vorite scout of Stuart's; information as
to time and place of his capture may
prove useful to my general, very soon"
81 know nothing of your methods,
sir" the general answered, in the same
low voice, with strong infection of con-
tempt; NOR do desire to know. But
scarcely think that boy would give you
many facts"
The spy smiled slightly as he an
swered, aloud:
Perhaps the major will give me per-
mission to say that his punishment is
postponed this day?"
Certainly, general, with pleasure -
the major answered, quickly. ANY re-
quest from You or your staff l consider
it my duty to grant"
The general was at the gate, the
guard at present" when Fitzhugh
asked, quietly:
."Shan I report to you again, sir, or
take the noon express east?"
''Take the very first train, sir. The
telegram said you were needed in Wash
ington at once" the general replied,
quickly; adding to the aid, as he passed
the gate: ''I'm devilish glad they sent
for that fellow! don't like his stripe.
Damn me, sir. think that young rebel
was right!''
But Fitzhugh, within the gate, said,
gravely:
Major, please send an officer with
me while question the prisoner"
Certainly not, sir. Orderly, instruct
the guard to pass this officer anywhere.
Very glad, sir; very indeed, to oblige
Gen. Baldwin's staff
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20
Advantage of High Meat Price,.

The high price of all kinds of meats
makes a good chance for farmers to get
rid OF all stock that is eatable that does
not pay for its keep. There is more
such stock IN the country than is gem
orally thought, and 1t is often the chief
reason why farming don't paws
"hen old stock is cleared off stock I'M
again with the best, even if Won have
10 oegn with single animal, and
slowly increase from that It viii he
a satisfaction at the close of each wear
70 KNOW that your stock is worth nore
than 1t was at the beginning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20

The impression has been given out
that visitors at the exposition will be
compelled TO pay for the privilege OF
using the water closets Such. how
ever, is not the case. At present a
charge is made, but under the contract
at least fifteen hundred closets will be
opened by May 1. for the use of which
no charge will be made. These will
be maintained in a clean and neat con-
dition by attendants employed for that
purpose
In addition there will be fifteen hun
dred more closets which will be of a
higher class of construction, for the
use of which five cents will be charged
This charge will be made really for
the services of an attendant who viii
brush the clothes of visitors, supply
them with toilet articles, and make
things pleasant generally. The pub
lie may be assured that there will be
free closet rooms sufficient for the use
of all who will patronize them
THE knife grinder ought not to be out OF
work in dull times.-N. O. Picayune
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20
Dampness and Nests.

There is no truth in the claim that a
hen Will hatch better on the damp
ground than elsewhere. The fact is
that in summer the hen selects a cool
place for Matching, and in winter she
prefers a dry location Hens have done
as well in dry hay1ofts as on the
ground. 1t Is the temperature she
aims to regulate and not the moisture
When the weather begins to open she
will select the coolest and most retired
spot for her nest, and without regard
to moisture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20
WELL-DIGGING DEVICE.

An Apparatus by Which the Earth Is
Raised by Horse Power.
Our illustration, sent by John Tuck.
er, Tuckerstown, Ind, represents a de-
vice for lifting earth from a well while
digging. Four timbers AKA inches are
set firmly in the ground over the well
and bolted together at the top. At A.
attach a strong rope, run it through
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20
Visitors VIII Not Be Compelled to Pay
for Water Closets.

Much has been said of late concern
ing the ''toilet-room" privilege at
Jackson park. And as usual when
anything connected with the fair is
concerned many fasehoods have been
told.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20
CHAPTER xIu-CoNr1NUED.
BY T. c. DE LEON.

Copyright, 1891 by J. B. Lippincott Published
by Special Arrangement
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-04-20

THE knife grinder ought not to be out Of
work in dull times--N. o. Picayuns