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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08
DAM THEM.


The matter of creating numerous
ponds throughout the county by thow-
ing dams across the draws wherever
convenient, has often been spoken
about in these columns; yet we desire
again to call the attention of our
readers to what we believe the prac-
ticai benefits that would result from
the creating of numerous ponds or
lakes, be they ever so small, all over
the country. 1t will not require any
cash outlay, and very little time or
labor to throw up dam across a
slough or draw and catch the storm
waters that always fall at some season
of the year. Even large and more sub
stantial ponds can be created at a small
cash outlay. Plow the ground along
the sides of the draw above where you
want the dam; get scraper and scrape
the soil to it's place to form the dam;
make the dam wide enough to hold the
pressure of water, and cut waste way
through the ground around one side of
UAO oRA1 OO IhO QUIZ La VhA 40h
off before it fills so as to run over the
dam. Make the dam as large and solid
as you can, and if you can afford it put
a wind pump to work running water
into it all the time, and stock it with
fish. The rains will fill it all right,
and fresh water from pump con-
stantly running in will be sufficient to
prevent stagnation and keep fish alive.
Plant trees around the edge of the
pond; care for them until they have a
couple of years start, and they will
grow all right. Make as many of these
ponds as you can, and you will never
regret it.
Such ponds will furnish all the fish
you want for the table and fish for sale;
will furnish you water for stock, and if
trees be planted around them in time
will furnish shade for stock in summer.
a wind brake in winter, and in time
fuel for the cook stove. A general
adopting of this pond building bust
ness would cover the county with thou
sands of them, and the evaporated
water spreading over the land would be
beneficial to growing crops of all kinds.
If we were a member of the legisla-
| ture the coming winter we would try
to have enacted a law exempting from
taxation 20 acres of farming land, OF
say $50 of valuation, for every farmer
in Kansas who built and maintained q
pond or lake of water averaging 40 feet
wide, 100 feet long and feet deep
Such an enactment would make it ar
object for every farmer to maintain
such pond, and should this western
country be dotted over with such pond;
our people would no longer be cursed
with the occasional hot winds that ir
few hours blight into useles sness The
growing corn and other vegetation.
OF course there are localities in west
ern Kansas where the ground is so leve
that such ponds could not be con
structed or filed; but such 1ocalitie:
would be to some extent benefited BY
reason of the natural increase of rain
fall that we feel confident would follow
if there were any vast number of ponds
built.
AS some writer recently said, ''dan
the draws. and you will have no occa
sion to damn the country or the no
Winds"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

ADJUTANT GENERAL ARTZ has
joinedthe republicans-in history; he
is thing of the past. While he may
have done the best he knew how, his
early education was evidently neglect.
ed and he was mistakenly called to fill
a higher job than he was htted for; and
in making the mistake of following the
practices OF. his republican predecessors
he lost his job.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

THE second general convention of
the Interstate Irrigation Association
will be held at Omaha. March p and
%, 1894. The Interstate Irrigation
Association was organized at Salina,
Kansas. September 2Sth. 1898, for the
purpose of demonstrating the pfaetica-
bility of irrigation in that portion of
the United States lying between the
9Sth meridian and the foot of the
Rocky Mountains. and known as the
Semi Arid or Plains region. The States
represented in the formation of the
association were Nebraska, Kansas,
Wyoming and Colorado, In addition
the States of North Dakota, South
Dakota, Montana, Texas and New
Mexico are equally interested in the
problem which the association is en-.
deavoring to solve.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

Artificial irrigation from the under
flow by means of large windmiils and
pumps is growing in favor along the
Arkansas valley. The pumps are in
two sizes, six and eight inches. run re
spectively by twelve and fourteen foot
windmills. They cost about $500 and
will irrigate successfully from ten to
twenty acres. There is no reason why
this form of irrigation should not be
successful in this section where the
underfiow has sufficient volume to
furnish plenty of water. -McCracken
Enterprise.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
Notice For Publication.
Land once at Dodge City. Kans.,


February 26 1924.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention 10
make final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof VIII be made before the Probate Judge
of Barton County. Kansas at Great Bend, Kansas,
on April 14th, 1891, viz:
Daniel A. Asher, for the N E, 4 Of Section "a,
in Township 20, South of Range IA West.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz c P Ayers, NJ. j Hurbert. Henry
Tyler end j. c. Weathers all Of Great Bend, Ksns.
sos JNO. L. LEE, Register
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

The editor stood at the beautiful
gate with all his sins and patches; not
long did he wonder, nor did he wait
they gave him a handful OF matches;
and tapped a big bell that was answered
in-well in the place with the sui
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

Hoes have been the curse of the re-
publican party, frankly admits the
Leavenworth Times, which says that
1.-THE only danger that confronts the
party now is that they will root their
lway in" 1t strikes us that they are
already well rooted. The danger lies
in not being able to drive them out
Lawrence Gazette.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

THE county convention. to elect
delegates to the democratic state con-
vention on July 3rd will doubtless be
called to meet about the last week in
May or first in June-before harvest
commences
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

MRS. LEASE has so often promised to
make an exposure and failed to do it
that we are prone to believe she has
nothing worth showing up. If she has
come on with her expose?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

KANSAS democratic editors who were
appointed postmasters last week are:
Barney Sheridan of the Paola Spirit;
Matt Thompson of the Alma Signal;
John Stewart of the Smith Center
Bazoo. and Mart Sinnott of the Arkan-
sas City Democrat. Good enough.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

THERE is no subject as old concern
ing which the masses of the people
know so little as that of irrigation.
Most people are surprised to learn that
a majority of the inhabitants of the
globe are living from the products of
irrigated fields
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

CONGRESSMAN HARRIS of Kansas,
our congressman-at-large, is making a
record in congress that is credit to
the state. The popuiists are talking
some of nominating him for governor
this fall. Should they do so he would
prove a strong candidate-in our Judge
ment the strongest man they could
nominate
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

FARMER SMITH evidently sees the
handwriting on the wall, he will not
consent to be candidate for governor
having been beaten by Leweliing. he
thinks to be beaten second time, and
by democrat too, would be more than
he could endure.-Newton Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

MIKE SUTTON of Dodge City, is
the choice of the republicans of the
western part of the 18th district for
congress; but Mr.. SUTTON does not
stand a ghost of a show for the nOmi-
nation even He has been too liberia
a republican to suit the wire-workers
in his party, and the pins are already
''sot" for the other fellow.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08
THE IRRIGATION FAR,<ER

IT Is THE chattering of ignoranc, the
vaporing of tho1ghtlessness, the sDarl
of brutality, to say that there is an
'overproduction" of the necessaries of
life.-Farm, Stock. and Home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

If NO sharp practices of man sue
ceeds in preventing the just deserts
of law the 23d of this month will see
the cowardly Prendergast engaged in
stretching hemp. Some one should keep
an eye on Altgeld's pardoning prerog-
alive so that no accident may prevent
the hanging bee.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

THE republican senate of Iowa de-
clared against woman's suffrage
Wednesday, when the vote amending
the constitution was taken. The result
was 20 for to 26 against. Now let the
republicans put suffrage in their state
platform, and the gag won't work
Garden City Sel.li-el.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

SOME of the eastern congressman
who have been blocking legislation
recently appear to want the people to
believe they are playing high tragedy,
when the fact is it is but the lowest
comedy-not worth half the money
it costs the country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

THE democratic boys of the GULL
are getting anxious to visit Tom Full
toms town, and the second of April Is
most alfred slow coming.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08
And TIE
Memphis
AND
Charleston
RAILROAD.

Trains leavesFemPha
AoRSTSs RndEVExISs
after arrival Of trains
from the West and
Southwest. runnins 20
or connecting IN UNION
DEForS for ail points In
the East and Southeast
The Memphis an d
Charleston Railroad
and the East Tenn. Va.
L Ga Ry-. have earned
the reputation tn ey
have Of giving tn .
Quickest Time. Best
Through car Service
and all the Latest and
FfneStAccommodatioEs
It's the Principal
ThOroughfare 10 the
Summer Resorts in the
Summer and Winter
Resorts in the Winter.
Passengers by this
route cross tbs New
Steel Bridge at Mem
phis sndwin avoid tedi-
GUS Ferry Transfers
across the Mississippi
River. necessary by any
other gateway south Of
St. Louis
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-03-08

S. F. STAMBAUGH, Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-22

At a regular convocatien Of washington
Chapter. II. A. NJ, No.. . held at me
Masonic Temple last night, James u.
Phippin was elected treasurer. During
the evening Chaplain Jane. Y: Fair pre-
scented q beautiful past high priest
Jewel q gold to Grand High Priest George
w. Poe In the name OF the companions
OF the chapter.
Companion Fair spoke ut some length,
and In the course OF a singularly eloquent
and scholarly address. paid Clowns
tribute to Royal Arch Masonry, and at
the same time eulogized the Grand High
Priest. abiding to his great devotion
and service 10 capitular Masonry. Inc
speaker was listened to with rapt atten-
tion. The recipient of the jewel respond
ed In graceful and feeling terms.
Grand Sojourner James Nj. Blanks ana p.
Right Eminent Grand igh-Priest Jonn !;
parham, of Petersburg, of the GRAND
Royal Arch Chapter Of Virginia were
In attendance. -.
After the convocation the body repaired
TO the grand banquet-hall, where q
splendid supper was served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-22
FIFTY MALLARDS.
THAT THE BAG or THE PRESIDENT
HIMSELF ON THURSDAY.
Reception ~ Georsstown-The People
There Spreading Themselves for the
Observation-Disclosures Happy.

CHARLESTON. s. c., December H.
The News and Courier correspondent at
Georgetown, s. c.. telegraphs as follows:
DIR. l.. l.. Williams. OF the United States
Marine Hospital Service. and DR.. G. Will
liams Bailey. OF this city. visited the
presidential steamer wistsria to-day. on
visit to DR.. O'ReilIy. the Presidents
physician. The gentlemen returned this
evening on the United States steam
launch which had carried them down.
and expressed themselves az highly
pleased with Dr. O'Reilly and their visit
generally.
To-day at ~ o'clock the United States
launch waccanlsw arrived here from the
lighthouse tender wis.aria, with large
number OF mallards, which had been
shot by the President and his party, and
they were expressed on the afternoon
train to his friends North. more beau
tiful lot OF ducks was never seen in
Georgetown.
The Wistaria dropped down this evening
10 South Island. where the President
and his party will hunt in the early morn
ing on the lands OF General Alexander,
~
so as to arrive in time for the reception
10 be given In Wlnyah Indigo Society
Hall at 2 p. NJ.
The hall has been tastefully decorated
with evergreens, flowers, and flags by
the ladies' Of the city. The hall presents
tonight a most attractive and beautiful
appearance.
THE PALMETTO.
Large palmetto trees In their naturai
state grace the approaches, and nothing
Is being left undone 10 give the President
a complimentary and warm welcome.
Yesterday the hunting party bagged
ninety-six mallspos, the President bring
ing down fifty Of them with his own
gun. The weather has been ideal for the
past three days in the marshes--enougn
wind for the purpose. and still not so
cold as to be uncomfortable. The result
OF to-day's shooting has not been learned.
The President continues in good health
and spirits. He IL having glorious time
and plenty of outdoor exercise.
The owners Of the residences and stores
on Front street have been hard at work
all day decorating the fronts OF their
buildings gracefully and attractveiy win
innumerable fiags. The street to-nigh'
presents such an elaborate holiday APP
pearance as was never Defore seen ~,
Georgetown. The people are determined
TO sustain the reputation they nave OF
never doing anything by halves. Every
one is deeply interested, and Is anxiou
10 do all they can to impress the Pres
dent with the sincerity of their hospitalit!
and their deep admiration for MIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-22
OFFICERS OF LEE CAMP.
Annual Election Held Last Night-Gene-
raj Johnston's Memorial Services.

There was a large gathering Of MEM
bers Of Lee Camp last night Comrade
L. c. Crump. OF the camp, now residing
in Washington, presented copies Of the
address OF Mr.. Leigh Robinson. delivered
al the memorial services Of General Jo-
seph T.. Johnston in Washington, ID. c.,
May 10, 1894, and they were ordered TO
be placed in the Library Of the Soldiers
Home.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: James T. Gray, COM
mander John NJ. Warren, first lieutenant
commander; John +. Laughton, Jr.. Sc
cOnd lieutenant commander: Charles T.
Turner, third acknowledgements j.
Taylor Stratton. adjutant: David a.
Brown, Jr.. quartermaster; Or. K. Is.
Stcver, surgeon: A. L. Crouch, assistant
surgeon: Thomas s. Riddick. chaplain; j.
Henry Krake, officer of the day; James
r. Ferriter, treasurer; ID. Smith BEDFORD,
sergeant-major; Frederick 3. Elliott VI
dette; l.. l.. Lacy, color-serGeant; A. n.
GIL. color-guard; Edward J. Tuck, color
guard: Executive Committee-Arthur q.
Evans, J. Shelly Van Horn, Miles l.
Phillips.
The adjutant was directed to write to
Senators John W. Daniel and Eppa Hun
ton and Congressman George ID. Wise
and ask them to secure from the war
Department maps and plates OF different
enGagements during the war for the camp
Colonel Dodge. Of General Patrick Gle
burne's stan. Confederate Army OF the
West, made a brief talk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-22
The Eleventh Census.
frIaroar's weeklyl

The results of the eleventh census are
substantially In the hands or the Pubic
Printer. or have already been published.
Exclusive OF printing and binding, ~ VIII
have cost not less than C0.oooVp. For
the enormous expenditure the public VIII
obtain of reports twenty-five quarto vol
umes Of about one thousand pages each.
a compendium In three parts. and On abb
stract. OF one small volume. all nlieo
mainly WITH tables showing In detail ana
aggregate the population and material
condition Of the country. the resources
of Alaska, and the condition and pro-
gress OF thc Indian.
Notwithstanding the increased number
of inquiries. that Office has tabulatsd
greater rortlon OF the Information
gathered than was done In the taking
OF the tenth census. and the future his
torian will find little LACK OF data from
which to dstermjns for,ths year 1880 the
material ard social condition OF the coun-
try. The reports OF tho eleventh CEN
sus will Furnish Information - follows::
Of Populetio The total, 60, 10. VIII
be shown by State, county. city. town,
township. borough. village. or precinct,
being the official basis for the apportion-
msnt of congressional representation.
This total r,ill also be classified by states
and principal cities. by sex ana coiot, OF
s wn,ss inc '' "'e - $40 $50
s.s,,,a,ss 80. s5As70
ws,,s ~. $50
49, 7,S7e.eio
1,t,.asa ..,,.... 10f. as
,aaa,,.. ., 2,t3e
Civilized Indians ................''. oss~
No section, industry. race. sex, or color
has been omitted: and while the reports
NAV attract little attention to-day. In
years to come they will be OF priceless
value. Under a carefully guarded glass
case in the British Museum are Few
black-lettered volumes which money can
not buy. They are the Domesday-books.
containing the surveys OF the estates or
England, with names OF the owners or
each estate therein. location. and prin-
cipal characteristics prepared by William
the Conaueror, preparatory 10 the general
confscation which followed his accession
10 the throne Far more valuable thou
sand years hence will be the census re-
ports now being printed. especially taken
in connection with the bound volumes OF
original schedules on which they are
based. which schedules will show the
name. age. sex. occupation. parentase.
nativity, and social condition OF every
person alive in this country on June l,
1850
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-22
Now IL the Time ia Buy

A JORDAN SMTTHFIEIIDI HAAII
not only for your table. but there Is
no more appropriate or acceptable present
10 a friend. am sole agent for this
brand. Martell Brandy. vintage. 1870;
Amontillado Sherry. very old; Clemnur.
Wysor. and Fulcher Whiskeys. spring
1890; Jamaica Rum Scotch Whisky. and
all good liquors, including Imported Cook
ing Wine. s. per gallon. My new stock OF
Fancy Groceries. Canned Goods OF all
kinds Is very attractive. and prices most
moderate. A. call will convince you.
G. l.. TODD.
Sixth and Clay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-22
y,lK ABOUT SEW Frs
.yesrsR COUNCIL PosTpoNES
glNV,,oN UNTIL NEXT MEETING,
,.,,ce for the Hoiideys--TheC Church
" q, Paid rOr-rer'oo"' and other
snnthsidc Items,

aid meeting Of the Manchester
,el last night 10 discuss the
c''' question Il was decided 20 post
~. matter until the next regular
~ 80 ,he body. and the Water Com
-s will be invited 10 be present.
80 .,..,e commissioners met last night.
81 IN, was received signed by a num-
u.erehants asking that additional
- D.. appointed during the holidays.
t,.sed 70 appoint four men TO
80 ,... o.eA;s. beginning with tonight.
- wright. William Purcell. ]. +.
-.li. and W. L. Phillips were APP
-,,-,, Lamb. daughter OF Mr.. +,
vbo j. attending school at the
.,-n FEMALE Institute, came
go ...~lav O. spend the holidays.
f.,es tcolored). charged with a
,rrI Ia the Hastings Court
., ana acquitted.
| s.'D ...r Band OF Central Method
Fss made the last payment on
,-rfas0d at the corner OF IhlF-
b., + Porter streets. and VIII pre-
rs5rch as Christmas gift.
a. . Esgs. Of worship is TO be
~. .....i ~ The infant child Of Mr..
Sncliings took place yes
Ms Ing al the grave. in Maury
,.nas-aay joint services will
+. he central McthOdlst church'
a. Lear viii preach.
10 10 80 -
-, 10 nun the cars up to Clop-
o. ~qotain Andrew Pizzini and
- Cra.ge were looking into the
sow days ago.
q. ing wood yesterday morning
r,rh- ,colored) cut his foot quite
H. ~ ingram attended him,
~ 2 IAthgow is detained at home
r9s Allen continues very Ill at
3D.. "a Decatur street.
"a, n saloon on upper Hull
,.r.s tlis announcement: Want
q a. a. Unload SchoOners.
T. bradley. G.. i. Cary. and
V.s.s,r have been appointed COM
,e-. 10 assess property for 1885.
.r 4 Maurice viii leave to-day
- ....ltam county, where he Will
SO 4, SON Vim leave to-day for Balti-
a visit 20 hts son. William Il.
,,tt.e Evans has returned home
.t.r. Institute. TO spend the holi-
... Ms Robert Gwathmy. OF Dan
.-r. ln Manchester yesterday
-- ..t are stopping at the resi-
., "-- A. c. Harding.
&C.,. r.,-. Belle. Of Suffolk, Is visit
-..- Parents. IN this city.
49,, Johnnie Il. Lipscomb. Floyd
-,.-..t .~I Fred. Rollin arrived home
-.l. from Blacksburg Military
,,..... % spend Christmas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-22
A YOUNG LADY AWFULLY BURNED
A Brother Severely Injured In His Efforts
TO Save Her.

AIVLAND. VA, December H.-(SpecioLJ
On Monday night last Miss Jennie Poole
a young lady Is years of age, daughter
of Mr. c. F. Poole living near this place,
was severely If not fatally burned. she
was standing on the hearth near the IRE
talking to some of the family. when her
dress caught, and becoming very much
frightened she ran screaming out INTO
the ward before any one could stop her.
Her brother. Willie. lad OF about u
years OF age. seeing his sisters danger,
succeeded, after a hard race. In over
taking her and extinguishing the names
though not before very near all OF her
clothing had been consumed. Her entire
back was terribly burned. She is uncon-
scious at this writing and not expected
TO live.
The Young man was severely burned in
trying to save his sister, but IL Is thought
he will recover. Much sympathy Is felt
for the entire family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-22
Cnnilifinn nf MIR. Foster.

The condition Of Mr. W. W. Foster, the
welI-known photographer who has been
critically i'll with blood-poisoning,, was
slightly improved last night, but he Is
not vet out of danger.
Mr.. Foster was marking the lhltldis VI
his little daughter on the collar of her
pet dog about ten days ago. when the
scissors. with which he was doing the
work. slipped and one Of the blades stuck
into his right leg, Just above the knee;
amounted TO much and only paid slight
attention TO 1t. The leg. gradually grew
worse. however. and few days ago ne
called in DIR. Stuart Mcclure, who IN
tmrn had his father. Or. Hunter Mcclure,
TO assist him in the treatment OF the case
The trouble has apparently been arrest,
ed. and it is hoped that Mr.. Foster viii
soon be well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-22
The Poultry Show.

'.rs o. people visited the poultry
.n Broad street yesterday, and
".l pleased with the splendid coli
-'f morning and Will probably be
i.1 today. Mr.. Il. NJ Zacharias
Judge. and Is the first Richmond
To Judge a show In this State.
"il be children s-day at the show,
i,. price Of admission will be re-
TIE management extend invita-
'9 The orphans OF the city ana 10
9-Hitrs' Home veterans TO attend to-
+'' 40 any other day, free OF charge.