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The Helena independent., 1894-12-10
DRESS
Patterns.

A revelation 10 close, shrewd shop
pers will be the prices, the special holt
day prices. at which we ofTer all un-
made Dress Patterns this week, 7ls and
yards in length. This collection Is
representative OF all the most popular
styles, weaves and oolorings In French
Fancy Nobby Chevlols, In Crepe Gou-
fire. etc, etc. Those are sensible holt
day presents which suggest practical
economy, and will be long and heartily
appreciated. SPECIAL holiday prices this
week at Sands Bros
The Helena independent., 1894-12-10
Christmas
PRESENTS.

Comprised In useful, as well as ap-
proprlately sentimental, are the follow
ions, embroidered In gold. with knottcd
silk fringe: SILK. Cambria, Irish, Ger
man and Swiss HaDdkerchelfs; Gloves
In Evening Shades, Street, Driving or
Riding; Vases In Etruscan. Belleck and
japanese; Bljouterie OF the most varied
and attractive description; Mechanical
and other Toys, Including the hand
overland "Cllmblng Monkey" Dress
ing Cases Complete Toilet Sets, etc.
Fancy Work. and an kinds OF Baskets.
Books, etc. etc.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-10

Those Hygienle California Blankets
are a most acceptable presentation,
and thoughtfulness would suggest the
appropriateness OF such a Christmas
gift.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-10

There Is no more useful, nor yet any
present more complimentary In sub
stantial. practical way than a nice set
OF Table Linen. We have them In all
grades. and our special holiday prices
will make them additionally interest
ing. Call early, as we have reason to
anticipate a "ylolent rush for those
goods.
The Helena independent., 1894-12-10
FURS.

LADIES-The "Fur
Flies" at Sands BroF. every
dly now. We mean by
this expression that the
rapid retailing OF genuine
dep,ndlble Fur1 is pie-
nomennl in their stor, thls
reason. But on Monday
aud oil week "the 'ut will
fly" in downright erreIt
II the lowest pricSs ever
asked for honest, reliable
Furs eau move sensible
and enl gAieued people to
buslnesslike actions. For
money saving and strict
economy there is no person
who would buy Furs any
wbere but at San Is BroL
this week. Don't invest
one cent in Furs before
you inspect our stock. We
don't sell trashy furs, and
all our Fdrs are G lfran.
teed absolutely guaran-
tetd. Furs for Holiday
Presents. S we big money
md go Mt once 10 SaudI
Bros. Tho biggest, the
brlskest, III } mightiest Fur
retailing, because OF the pr
The Helena independent., 1894-12-10

orders will prompt careful thorough
The Helena independent., 1894-12-10
EiderdOWn
QUILTS.

By far the acme OF gcnteel gift Of
fering is one OF those Luxurious Arctic
Feathery, Downy, Soul Inspiring Bed
Spreads, We have pillows OF the self
same dreamy poetic suggestiveness.
and a Xmas present Of this kind Is
more than utiltarian: IT is typical Of
an "Elyslum on Earth"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15
THAT INCOME TAX.

The west can well afford to occupy
neutral grounds on the income tax
especially western republicans. 1t is
a democratic measure, to be supported
bv democratic congress, and as SUCH,
no part of the responsibility attaches
to the minority. From business
standpoint the west would be the
gamer, as the tax would be paid most
ly by people with large holdings in the
trade centers in the east. Since pubic
revenues must be raised, and especl'
ally since the income tax blll's most
ardent supporters are southern demo
Gratis, there is no reason why any
western member of congress or west
ern people should rend their clothes
to defeat it. The few men whose IN
come exceeds 81 900 year are not the
kind to grumble or perjure themselves
to save few dollars tax. That is not
the spirit which prevails with western
people. The class who skin the nick
els and sueeZe the dimes never find
their Way to the free air OF these
great plains. Give us half the income
of the eastern states and we will ask
no favors.
On it's merits there is much to be
said in favor of an income tax. AS
stated before, it would be paid mostly
by the rich, who are made so under the
laws which tolerate monopolies and
trusts. These laws have been verita
bile wall of defense to all forms of cor
porate piunder. All that is needed is
the combination of influence, backed
by sufficient capital, to control the price
of any article of cOnsumption.G We
nave seen the baleful influence of this
system all over the country, and sui
fered extortions till we are quite ready
to endorse any reasonable devise which
will lift share of the burden from the
poor and place it upon those who are
able to bear it. A tax on sugar means
more to the laborer with family to
support than even an exOrbitant tax on
the yearly income of those who have a
surplus.
Great stress is laid upon the point
that it is an incentive to perjury. This
would be amusing were it not puerile
on it's face. Primarily it means don't
place temptation in our way or we will
swear to lie." Such rot is like the
irony of one not ashamed of this grade
of orioo TT law fostera and huildS I'M
monopoly why not require monopolists
to pay for the Observation-Disclosures
Eagle (Republican.)
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15
j, Purely "
PerSOnaI|>

Mrs. Will E. Hayes has been
quite sick with a fever for a week
past.
John Dick and Jake Dresser were
Tuesday visitors in town, from Film
wood.
Will Dee and brother were down
from Grant township last Thursday
and Friday.
Oscar Bennett, who is teaching
over near Hoisington, Vas a city
visitor last Saturday.
Joe Sprinkler howled with the
Mongullions, last Saturday night.
Joe never misses good thing.
Sam Shattuck drove down from
north Homestead, Tuesday. to market
some hogs and buy some valentines.
Joe Raseley and Tom keenan,, two
of Llberty's solid farmers, broke their
way through the snow drifts to come
to town, Tuesday.
J. d. Weiner came up from Hutch
inson last Saturday evening to learn
the mysteries of the Mongullion de-
gree of the A. O. u. w.
Capt. G. M Smith will represent
Great Bend lodge of A o. U. w at
the Grand Lodge meeting to be held
in Fort Scott on the 9th.
Master Fred and Mas Anna Evans
gave a valentine party Wednesday
night, the 18th, which was attended
and enjoyed by large number of their
young friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15
A Sound Liver Makes a Well Man.

Are you bilious, constipated, troubled
with jaundice, sick headache, BAG taste
in mouth, foul breath, coated tongue,
dyspepsia, indigestion, hot dry skin. a
pain in back and between shoulders.
chills or fever2 If you have any of these
symptoms your liver is out of order and
your blood is slowly being poisoned, be-
cause your liver does not act properly.
HERBINE will cure any disorder of the
liver. stomach or the bowels. 1t has no
equal as a liver medicine Price IS cts.
Free trial bottle at NJ & Hooper s.
Co.'S. drug Store Great Bend
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
Evolutionary Contest.

Evolutionary Contest.
PawDee county has arranged for an
elcutionary contest at Larned, On Feb.
23d. Barton county has been invited
to send two contestants and has &C
cepted the invitation. To select the
persons to be sent to Larned, a contest
will be held at the Methodist church,
in this city, Saturday evening, Febru-
airy I7th An admission fee of Is cents
will be charged. and the proceeds
invested in a County Teachers Library.
I. G.. Mckinney, Co. Supt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15
News Items in 1895.

| Should the amendment granting The
| right of suffrage to the female portion
of the population of Kansas Garry this
fall, the columns of news dissemina
tors of local gossip will be chock OF
items like unto the following:
! Senator Mary Wilson was at the CAPT
tOl this week attending meeting OF
the club of middle-aged woman.
Miss Few Clothes is formidable
candidate for the position of state aud.
/ itress.
Representative Talk me to death is
doing noble work for suffering hu.
manity, by looking up the illegal joint
list traffic.
Officer Mary Fetchemup run in An
geline Anglo at Tuesdays election, fol
illegally voting poor man.
Police Judge Herzonor meted out
justice to May Likely for cruelty to
animals, on Wednesday. Mary got an
overdose of joint water. (which was
imported from Dodge and unmerci-
fully beat her fast PAGER.
MARRIED-At the homo of the
groom's parents, on Tuesday. Miss Pie
Face to Willie Meekbutlowly. Pie
Face ia one of our crack politicians,
and bang up good girl, who is
one of our most popular drug store
women. The blushing groom is one
of our most handsome and accomp.
lished young men, and will make a
dutiful husband, as he promised tc
obey.
Mr.. Henpeck and the three babies
are spending the week in the country
| with his mother-in-law, during his
! wife's absence at the State convention
A disgraceful scene took place al
the Third Ward polls, Tuesday fore.
noon, about 10 o'clock, when Officer
Jennie Slimbody beat non-residen,
out of voting, by instituting chal
lenge. The fraudulent voters name was
Heller, and she claimed to be from an
adjoining county.
| w ANIED-hu Al WCt uuES6. DIT Dos
| Hickory Bend. None but men OF
| unquestionable character need apply
No women need apply.
Attorney Julia Sigbtseer is prose
cutting a case of cruel desertion in
the district court today, in which John
Blihkey Is sueing Hester Blinkey fol
/ diverse on account of extreme cruelty
and desertion. The complainant sets
forth in his testimony that he has no,
seen his wife for over three months
as she is down In johnson county
making speeches against men wearing
laundried shirtr.
Mrs. Joe Busybody will crate from
the rostrum OF the Opera House, Fri
day evening. Her topic will be, IBIS
franchise the men," By the way, this
question is meeting with general ap
prevail by the female political trickster.
and we would not be surprised if thu
amendment should carry at the fail
election, az the women are wearing
the buttons which says mans name i!
pants.-Garden City Sentinel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15
Sherim's Sale.
Thirst Published. Feb. i, 1894

First Published. Feb !, 1saI.l
BY virtue of an order Of sale TO directed and
delivered issued ont Of the District Court of Barton
County, Kansas, in = case in which Emma Tyler
is the plaintiff and William A. Chapman,
al, the defendants, i will, on
Monday, the 5th day of March, 1894, At ten
O'Clock A NJ OF said day. at The west front dooT Ca
the court house in the City Of Great Bend, Barton
County, Kansas, fer At public sale and sell to the
highest bidder, for cash in hand all Of the follow
ing described real estate, 10 witt The npTth-west
quarter of Section Sixteen (l6l. Township Nine
teen Q9l. south of Range Fifteen (I5) West of the
sixth Principal Meridian, Barton County, Kansas.
Said property TO be sold TO satisfy the demands Of
said order of sale
459 GEO J SPENCER Sheriff
WHEELER SwrrzER Attorneys for Plaintiff
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Elmer Epperson fathomed the mys-
teries of the Master Workman degree
at the A o. L. w last Tuesday
night, and is now worth just $4,000
more than he was this time last week
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

THE last joke on the president, by
the latest and biggest republican pre-
varicator is that President Cleveland is
losing his mind A Methodist preacher
ones complained to Lincoln that Gen
Grant drank whisky Lincoln wanted
TO know the brand he used, remarking
that he would send a barrel of it to
every general in the army. If a little of
Cleveland insanity could be generally
distributed over the country. we would
not be hearing Of hard times for any
great Tenth of time. Hutchinson
Headlight.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15
Alliance Exchange Officers.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Barton Co. Alliance
Exchange Co. was held in this city
Tuesday, and the following officer,
we're elected:
Directors-Jake thinner. George
Hart, John Donovan, j. q. Slentz
II A. Fruit, S B. Comfort, M. j.
Herbert. A Nicolet ard Fred Moore.
Auditing C"mmittee-W. II. Nav
back, Mrs Geo. T Elliott, G. V.
Meier.
PresIdent-Jake thinner: Vice
President-Geo. Hart. Secretary-M.
j Herbert.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

See DR. Phillips # you have any
defect of the eye or ear. He makes
those organs special study. At Grand
Central, Feb. % "a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Gus Schrepel. of the east side. was
in the county seat last Thursday to
see about getting the boiler to his en-
CINE fixed. He SAYS he did not have
anybody around in his way when he
had the recent misunderstanding with
the machine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

VIII Shopper, of the Santa Fe
branch, says he is strikingly impressed
with the Mongullion degree of the
A. .. U w. E. w. Tulles also
assents that 1.-THE degree-struck
him very favorably; while DIR. Rich
ardson, of Mendoza, who went with
the crowd, has not got over laughing
yet. Prot. Daum does not say much,
but keeps mp good deal of thinking.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15
Possibilities and Profits of Alfalfa Raising
in Kansas Without Irrigation.


in Kansas Without Irrigation.
EDITOR KANSAS FARMER:-My ex
perience in alfalfa raising has been OF
land that never has been irrigated
Alfalfa is the surest and the best pay
ing crop the Kansas farmers can raise
It will yield two to three crops of hay
or two crops of hay with one of seed
every season.
Alfalfa yields at each cutting from
one to one and half tons per acre,
and if well cured is the best hay raised
in Kansas, both for horses and cattle;
even hogs in the winter time chew the
dry green hay with great deal more
relish than the average tobacco-chewer
does his tobacco.
AS a hog pasture alfalfa can't be beat
The farmer with good alfalfa pasture
for his hogs, and one feeding ground
whe 1t swill in place of corn in the
summer time, will have better and
healthier hogs and never see the dread
ed hog cholera In MS nero.
To start alfalfa, fall pillow your ground
put it in the best possible condition
by narrowing it often in the spring
SOW late enough that the young plant
viii not be killed by late spring frosts;
NOW it often to keep down the weeds:
and do not pasture the first two years
till the alfalfa is we'll rooted, when the
severest winter or drouth will not kill
it, and two or three crops of hay can
be harvested the driest season Kansas
ever had.
AS restorer of fertility to our soon
exhausted wheat grounds no better
FERTILIZER than alfalfa can be found
It restores nitrogen to the ground
that is 80 essential in raising large
grain crops.
AS the profits of alfalfa is in the
seed crop, and as sample of what
profits can be made, 1 will quote my
last two crops: In the summer of 1S9:
1 raised two crops of hay aud seventy
nine bushels of seed on eleven acres
OF alfalfa. I sold the seventy nine
bushels of seed at home at So a bushe
or at the rate of S43 an acre. Last
summer (1S93) the same eleven acre:
of alfalfa yielded two crops of hay ant
l27 bushels of seed. that 1 have solo
at So bushel, or at the rate of S5i
an acre. The seed the last two years
paid at the rate of 500. an acre, o.
four times the value of the land ani
this not including the hay. crops. The
seed was threshed in common thresh
ing machine, as no clover-huller i.
owned here, and some seed went int
the straw stack.
The alfalfa straw mixed with mid
dlings will fatten cattle.
These few stray notes show the pos
sibilities of alfalfa, and that it is tn,
Kansas farmers best paying crop, ant
if any brother farmer knows of bette
crop I will pay for the information ans
: be ever so much obliged. 1t is for tn
profit we live. Ex-PHARMACIsg.
Lindsborg, Kas., January 20, 1894
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

THE Barber County Index says" The
difference between Ingalls, and Mollie
Lease is, that the former realizes that
he is out of politics, and the latter
does not.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Harry Kline came up from Okla
homa. arriving here last Saturday.
He says he has done we'll down there,
had good health and lots of fun. He
will probably remain in the ity visit.
ing his family until after March 1st.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Frank Kramer and Newt Wilhidt
are putting in these winter days i'm
proving the commodious residence o
Pearl Gill, south side.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

DR.. VIM. A Phillips. at the Grand
Central, on the 23d and oath of this
month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

An aged pauper named John Hen
ming, who has been an inmate Of the
poor farm here for the past four years,
died Monday of lung fever. He was
ab"ut 65 years old, and it is not
known that he has any relatives in
this county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

j. j. Hermes has his new restau-
rant, next north of VIM. Bruesers,
open and ready for business. He has
had the room nicely papered and
painted, and it now presents very
inviting appearance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Thursday nights RAIN ami snow was
pretty general all over the county
and will do lots of good
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria-
When she was a Child she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

There will be special meeting OF
the MogulIions at the K. z. hall
Saturday evening. All Moguls be
sure and be in attendance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Teachers certificates we're issued this
week to the following: % grade
Oracle Hill. Lizzie Maur, E. A Shire
and Frances Yates; Sd grade-Bertha
Hartshorn, Mrs. M. Shire, Bertha
Bitner, D. T. Smith, Lilly NJ Bell,
Jessie B. Vosburg
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

NoTICE-All persons are hereby
warned not to fish or hunt on the
Northeast quarter of Sec. SO. Great
Bend township Qhe County Poor
FARM. FRED WTTTE, Overser.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Some of the county officers for the
past week have been wondering what
they were elected for The quiet was
so prevalent in the court house one
could cut it with bread knife.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

1t is said that Fred White, the
popular bachelor blacksmith of Heller,
has been getting valentines for the
past week, by the bushel. 1t is not
every young man who has so many
sWeethearts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

DR.. VIM. A. Phillips, the eye and
ear specialist, will fill his next regular
appointment ct Great Bend on Friday
and Saturday, Feb. 23d and Oath, at
the Grand Central hotel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Removed The Central Grocery
To Keeney's old stand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Charlie King came up from Enid
Oklahoma, last Friday, one of hi
boys being sick.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Remember the Evolutionary Con-
test at the NJ. E. church Saturday
evening. Go all '.eer Barton county's
young taIent-it wi. only cost you Is
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

The local reporters are most all
snow bound this week. SO the local
news is rather scarce.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Alta church social in this city one
night last week. a number of hats be-
longing 10 gentlemen present were
cut to pieces by a few young boys
about the age of 10 to IA. Those kids
ought to be larrupted with barrel
slaves, and put on bread and water
for q month.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Money to loan on good farm secu
rity. w NJ GUNNELL.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

STRAYED From my place : miles
south of Great Bend. Thursday, Jan
%, black mare, 6 years old, star in
forehead aud some white on one hind
foot, weight abont 1000 A liberal
reward will be paid for her return, or
information of her whereabouts
j. 0. RTEaEL, Great Bend, Kas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Sleighing was not bad Monday af-
ternoon, and quite number of cutters
were ont
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

About one foot ON the level is the
snowfall of this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

Sale bills printed at this Office with
neatness and dispatch. Call and see
samples and get prices
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Remember the irrigation meeting a
the court house Saturday the 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

One of George Larch's children was
quite sick last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

81 Plunkard got here, in spite OF
the snow, and he and his fellers tooted
several pieces to the amusement of the
public, and performed" with salts
faction at the opera house Wednesday
nioht-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

GROVER CLEVELAND will be in the
presidential chair until 1897; we shall
have good times by natural reaction
before that time. Ii the present hard
times are due to the democratic party
being ''in power" Of course the com
ing good times will be due to the same
cause. Republican papers that are
now howling'that the democratic party
is responsible for the times, are giving
the democrats club to beat republican
brains out with. Better stick to the
fact that it was che determination of
the gold bugs to- bring on panic by
shouting and walling in order TO de-
monetize silver, that caused the strin-
gency, rather than the mere putting of
the democrats in power. Laying the
charge of the hard times to the change
of political parties will look silly, in
deed, if we are in the midst of pros
perlty before Cleveland 8 term is half
over, as we are very likely to be-
Topeka Journal Republican
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

Attorney Hotchkiss visited Ellin
wood the first of the week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15
Irrigation Meeting.

By reason of the bad weather the
meeting on last Saturday failed to
come off We will have it again on
Saturday Feb IL, 1894 We expect
q good attendance. We have invited
ii. V. Huxley of Topeka to be with
us at that time.
IL BALDWIN,
Committee. HENRY EVERETT,
HENRY FRUIT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15
Latest Local.
Irrigation meeting Saturday.

Elocution contest Saturday night
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-02-15

A FEW of the leaders (self selectedl
of that branch of the republican ma
chine called ''straightouts" got to-
gether at Topeka and s'helld" Ia la
Mitchell) confab as to what was best
to do to get the democrats of Kansas
fab as stated in their favorite organ,
the Topeka Capital. was that they are
to go ahead crying stop thief while
they work for the g. o. p. to secure con
troll in Kansas again in order that
they NAV help to loot the state.