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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-28
LADIES, DON'T BE- DECEIVED

By into believing that the paste board
system Of dresscuttiDg the BEST Prof Works Garment
ting System the only practical n sence being
principle used by merchant taiors Il combines simpe
exactnes- of M and be applied article Of ladies'
from pocket handkerchef 70 the latest ard most fashionable
dresses Those contemplating taking lessons shoud by all
for the truth Of statements to the WOfk Sys
tenn 1t easily understood and guarantee system
to give perfect satisfaction desire the ladies call
residences address through the MALL and will
fully call them if they desire Home D.
Sp m MRS BESSIE SMITH, Carter Ave. oppO. L. L. alt's
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-28
A Kiug wac Coald CAAnge tho wlndu

King Errlcus of Sweden publicly
confessed that he was n sorcerer and
magician. He WAS the owner OF an
enchanted cap, which he pretended
enabled him 10 control the spirftS and
change the direction of the winds ut
pleasure. So firmly did his subjects
believe in the supernatural power Of
their ruler that when . storm arose
they would exclafm. "Ah! the king iS
again wearing his magic cap"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-02-28
Of Philadelphia, Pa.

points Of merits the old he priced iDsdrAnes
n OrdcrsY
BANKING SPECULATIVE fcAtnIes
distribution and trimmings aud BY the h
GOOD
SOUND life be sold 1t f 50 Is to so per cent Anhe
defects
ena orders by maintaining reserve sufficient to
mortality
its epidemic.
SS is than
be and such
COMMISSIONS. NOtwh
standing the low charged the will bank in tn"
Oat b! Odcef
Will mahent
satisfaction of five the business In the bythe
bundanty sufficient
NEE obligations.
banking life take old
You that absolutely
intelligent wanted community Texas For efms
address A. j. BROWN
General Manager, Trust Building Dallas, Texas
b. SCOGIN,
Agent fol Indian Territory ATdmofe, l. 7.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08

only the babies are masters, were q
number of bright, interesting little
toddlers, just learning to walk,
the other afternoon They were
cunning babies, and the sight
would have touched every mothers
heart to see the children walking
around the sunny room, and amusing
themselves in various ways. The more
friendly ones all ran up to the visitor
and held out their little dimpled hands,
while the diffident ones curiously eyed
him from the background.
Through the long dormitories with
their cute little cradles walked the sis
ters One big room had a number Of
tiny chairs, scarcely a foot high, ranged
along the walls and long, low table.
One of the prettiest sights that could be
imagined is that of this little array of
children sitting down to their daily
bread. They get something else beside
bread, you may be sure, for the fare,
while frugal and not prepared in the
kitchen of a culinary artist, is whole
some and good. Little plates are placed
in front of each child, and after divine
service by the sister in charge, the
little ones fall to with a will. There
is scarcely q really sick child in the in.
stitution, so perfect is the caro- given
them. They are all healthy, plump
and rosy. SAlITH D. FRY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

Do NOT strip the leaves from trees.
IN selecting trees, choose good roots
rather than tops.
AFTER the leaves of currants have
dropped, then cut the plants.
IN the fall, after the leaves drop, is a
good time to prune the grape.
THOROUGH cultivation of all young
trees at least for some time after
planting is essential to their vigorous
growth.
AS SOON as all the garden crops are
harvested a thorough blowing should
be given. and, if needed, good dress
ing of manure.
PULL BARTLETT pears just when the
stem leaves the tree without too much
exertion, wrap each one separately in
paper and pack in bran
ONE of the best fertilizers to use
around fruit trees is made of two parts
wood ashes, one part lime and one part
coarse salt. Only a small quantity is
needed around each tree.-St- Louis
Republic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
Disease in Cherry Trees.

In America the Morello class of cher
ries is particularly liable to be at
tackled by disease which we common
1y know as the plum knot" This is
now understood to be caused by a
minute fungus. The London Garden
er's Chronicle notices that a fungus
disease, which, by its description. is
very much like that above referred to,
is attacking the cherry in the old
world. Branches die completely and
suddenly above the point attacked,
giving the appearance just as it is with
us, of having been stricken by frost or
lightning. After a careful examina-
ton they have discovered that it is
caused by a minute fungus, just as in
the case of our trees; but they consider
the fungus which causes their trouble
very different from that known to
operate here. They call it Monilia
fructigena.- Monthly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08

feeds on a large number of plants,
among them clover, peas, parsnips,
mint, sage, geraniums, Japanese ma
pies, Deutzia, hydrangea, syringa,
weigela, chrysanthemupl, dahlia, and
a large number of other cultivated
plants, and weeds besides. Bulletin
IS, of the Cornell university expert
ment station, from which this informa-
tion and the illustrations are taken,
gives the following summary of the
life history of the pest: 1.-The nymphs
appear in the latter part of May upon
shrubby plants, where they continue
to feed upon the tender leaves for two
or three weeks, undergoing five
moults. The adults appear early in
June and often spread to different
surrounding succulent plants. Egg
laying begins in the latter part of
June; the eggs being laid in Sits cut
in the stems of shrubs near the tips of
the new growth. The adults disap-
pear in July and the insect hibernates
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08

CURRANT' STEM WITH EGGS OF FOUR
LINED LEAF BUG; c, EGG ENLARGED.
in the egg. Only one brood occurs
each year in our state
The illustration shows a section OF
currant stem with the eggs of the in
sect.
This leaf bug is not easily killed,
strong kerosene emulsion being about
the only thing that now promises sue
cess in fighting the pest. The emul-
sion must be thoroughly applied, and
must contain at least nine per cent OF
kerosene to be effectual against the
nymphs, and considerably stronger to
affect the adults.-Ameriean Garden.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
Especial Washington letter.

In the sunlight of virtue and honor,
or in the dark shadows of sin, the very
poor girls in great cities must live.
Their pathways are laid out for them
} more largely by reason of circumstances
than ccnterstances.
Every city has it's home for fallen
women, and the national capital is not
an exception; but we have here also a
home for women who are unfortunate,
but who have never followed the steps
of the Strange Woman of Scripture,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
FOuR-LINED Lac cuo.

This Insect Is Doing Much Damage to
Small Fruit Bushes
This insect, which is shown, many
times enlarged, in accompanying illus
tration, has been very destructive to
the foliage of currant and gooseberry
bushes in various localities. 1t usual
iy confines its attacks to the leaves of
the new growth, so that the fruiting
portions of the bushes are only slightly
injured during that season. But the
check given to the new growth must
materially affect the future bearing
capacity of the whole bush. The pest
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
Shot by an Officer,

L. D. Hampton, Kansas City, Kan,
police officer and nephew of Gov. Lew
cling, shot and killed Edward Egan,
in an alley near the residence of the
latter in that city the other night. The
officer was on duty in the locality.
which is considered a tough one, when
Egan and his father-in-law, Dennis
Byrnes, went out and calling Hampton
by vile name ordered him away. This
resulted in Byrnes and the officer shoot
ing, during which Egan was killed and
Hampton severely wounded. The
coroner was Investigating the affair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
A Murderous Robber.

A masked robber entered the bag
gage room of the depot at Whiting the,
otheronight, where the assistant AGENT
w. III. Early. was storing away some
baggage, and commanded Early to
throw up his hands, but this he re-
fused to do and instead made a motion
to draw his pistol. AS he made the
motion the robber shot him. the ball
entering his intestines. At the same
time Early fired at the fobber, who
fed. Although so badly wounded
Early closed the office, walked four
blocks to the residence of the agent
and delivered to him the depot money
and then sought physician. Early
died two days later.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
Minor State News.

Corbett did not receive an ovation as
Atchison.
The coeoner's jury at Kansas City,
Kan. returned a verdict of murder
against Officer Hampton, who shot and
killed Edward Egan in that city few
days before.
Hal Reid, young farmer living near
Muncie, killed large American eagle
in one of his fields the other afternoon
The birds wings measured o. feet
from tip to tip of wings.
United States Senator John Martin
received notice at Topeka 4 few days
ago that proceedings in criminal libel
would be instigated against him at lola
by Nelson Acers, because in late in
teryiew the senator referred TO Acerz
as a notorious gambler"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
IndipestIon In Calves.

When young calf is gorged with
milk, indigestion follows and the
stomach is clogged with a mass of COM
pact 'curd. The consequence is, says
the Mark Lane Express, that the ami
NAL becomes dull, dribbles at the
mouth and grinds it's teeth. The
treatment should be to give teaspoon
full of carbonate of soda or saleratus in
half pint of water. which will dis
solve the curd and aid its passage
through the intestines In six hours
after give one teaspoonful of raw lin
seed or castor oil. Offer no food IN
til the bowels are cleaned out, and
then give one quart Of warm fresh
milk at a meal every three hours.
When calf is drinking milk it should
be fed slowly and with intervals OF
rest, and cold milk should never be
given. as this chills the stomach and
provokeS indigestion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
Shot nv a Woman,

The other night shots were heard in
Mrs. w. G. Hammond's boarding house
in Arkansas City, and when an officer
went to investigate he found Charles
Stolten lying dead in bed and Mrs
Hamilton in an excited condition with
revolver in her hand. She stated
that she had killed the man in self-de-
tense. She was held pending investi-
cation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
A Confidence Game.

A confidence man, who pretended to
represent a New York firm that was
selling goods at greatly reduced prices,
recently swindled the merchants OF
Salina, Junction City and other west
ern points by taking orders, receiving
a small payment and then departing
for new fields while his victims impa
tiently awaited the arrival of the goods
that were to furnish such handsome
profits
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
Another Railroad Project.

A movement is reported to be on foot
to build a railroad from Winfield into
the territory, passing the towns of
Gueda Springs. Blackwell and Pond
Creek, to connect with the Southern
Kansas railway at Keystone, Ok. This
would make a road over 200 miles in
length and crossing the best part OF
the strip Q
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
Sad Accident.

While preparing to take a prisoner
to the penitentiary the other night
Sheriff Royce, of Wichita. sent his 10
year-old son, Earl, up stairs after his
revolver. While returning the boy
tripped and fell down stairs. The
weapon was discharged, instantly kill
ing the boy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
Atehison's Apple Crop.

More apples have teen packed and
shipped in Atchison county this season
than ever before in the history of the
county 1t is estimated that 400, 900
bushels have been shipped to points
south and east since the season began,
and that did not exhaust the crop
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
THE WILKINSON HOME.
One ofthe Most Popular and Noble
Of Charities.

Within Its Doors Homeless, But Good.
Young Women Find Shelter and Food
ut Nominal Cost-Retreat for
FrieF-Iess Children.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08

WITH fruit maturity is one stage ant
ripeness or mellowness another.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
MIR. Coburn.s Report i'm Demand.

The question of using wheat for feed
is considered of such public interest
that the September report of the secre-
tary of the Kansas state board of agri-
culture, which treats the subject at
some length. is receiving much atten-
ton in other states. The agricultural
head of Cornell university, New York,
the president of the Massachusetts ag-
ricultural college and the president Of
the Oklahoma agricultural college
have written to ask for sufficient num-
bers to supply their classes. The pres
ident of the latter institution asks
for permission to reprint. and is ne
gotiating for publishing 5000 to 5000
copies for distribution among Oklaho-
ma farmers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-11-08
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
State Finances.

The October report of the state treas
urer showed the condition of the state
treasury to be: Cash balance in the
general revenue fund, 1858. 1875 81: state
house fund, SS6S. 80; sinking fund,
S336.4S; militia. 81, 3O1.5T: veterinary,
SS2. Sc; insurance, s., 252. 10; municIf,ss.
interest, S1.693.74; state taxes paid.
SO, 932.T7. The bonds owned by the
several schools funds are: Permanent
school, So, 12se, SIS. 03; university perma-
nent, S135, 247. 60; normal school perma-
nent, S144. III; agricultural college,
S4SS, 4S6. O5: agricultural college notes.
S294. Al; Stormont library, S., 100. The
bonded debt of the state has been de
creased from SSO1, o0O to SIS, 500.
through the payment of bonds which
were issued for the relief OF destitute
settlers on the frontier.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-05-20

dead and his friend Almedo. Torches had
been prepared for all the visitors, and before
the procession started these were lit and
handed to the men, who, forming by fours,
fell in behind the coffin, and soon appeared
like a serpent of fire slowly winding up the
hill. 1t was request in the dead mans
will that there should be no service at the
grave, save few remarks delivered by his
executor and old friend, Doctor Euerton:
and this wish was adhered to.
The coffin was lowered into the grave, and
Colonel Morton, with his hat off, looked, into
the depths and, in voice that could be heard
by all present, delivered a beautiful eulogy ON
his dead friend.
The singing was unusually impressive.
When the last word of the speech was over,
Morton stepped back and raised his eyes, and
as he did SO, he met the keen, hooking gaze
from the other side of the grave, of Albert
Howard, who had had the temerity to attend
the funeral, with his friend, Mike Regain.
Morton's scheme had worked admirably.
He had deceived everybody but the one man
whom he was so anxious to deceive. And when
the horsemen and people who had come in
carriages had returned to their homes, he sat
alone in his private Office. again, with a full
realization of the fact that Albert Howard had
seen through his plot.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-05-20
ITO be Continued,
Evidences of Culture.

Mr.. Hamilton ". Mable tells US there are
certain books that are infallible touchstones
OF culture and TASTE Arnold's Couture and
Anarchy" Lander's 'Heienics,'' and Thack-
eray's s'Henry Esmond,' the appreciation of
which implies certain educational prepare
ton for the work. 1t used to be said that
the odes of Horace were the especial solace Of
the gentleman; but in this age, the poet of
the Mantuan farm is only known to Latin
scholars, and it is well known that many of
our men of broadcast culture are not Latin
lists
At the present time certain authors seem
to enjoy period Of popularity-that is they
become a fad, and, according to Mr. Mable, a
fad is always a sham. True culture, accord
ing to the same author, involves the matur-
ing Of taste, intellect and nature, which
comes only with time, tranquility and re-
poseful associations of the best sort. The
more one really cares for it, the less he pro-
fesses it; thetmore one comes into possess
sion of it, the lessA conscious does his pur-
suit of it become. = According to Mr.. Mable,
Shakespeare was typical man of culture,
whose knowledgeef few books was beyond
question, but whose knowledge of many
books is more than doubtful AS types of
the best culture of the present day, he cites
Tennyson, Lowell, sAmiel, and Mathew Ar
mold. An Oxford man once said that the
perfection of the lawns in the college gardens
was only a matter of three or four centuries
of rolling and cutting; and the faces of some
famous writers and thinkers betray the long
years, rich not only in study, but in medita-
ton, that quiet brooding over knowledge and
experience which drains them of their Sig
nificance for the enlasting enrichment of our
own natures.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-05-20

the past, and you are our friend now !" and
similar ordinations went up from the
bearded throng.
"You have all heard of, or know of,
Albert Howard" proceeded the colonel. "For
some reason, best known to himself, but
which have been unable Ito fathom, this
man has persistently and relgiously pursued
me for years, and yesterday he capped the
climax of his prosecutions by numbering my
oldest and dearest friend. He is now at San
Bernal, with a dozen or more men of the
same character; and without any shadow of
law, am given to understand he proposes
to place Buena Vista in state of siege, and
to arrest or kill myself or any of my friends
who attempt to break through his lines. If
the law does not protect me, and in this case
it has shown no disposition to do so, then
shall be forced to protect myself, with the
help of my friends; and it is for this purpose
have sent for you. While am well aware
that it is friendship for myself that has
brought you here, do not propose to subject
you to danger without proper compensa-
ton. To every man who stands by me DUR
ing this ordeal, I will pay one thousand dol
lars when the work is over; and to the man
who removes Albert Howard forever from my
path, and who will give me proof of the same,
I shall give five thousand dollars in addition.
Now, gentlemen, have explained the work I
expect of you, and have made no effort to
hide the danger to which you will be subjected.
If there are any here who do not wish to ac-
cept all the conditions Of this contract, it is
not too late for them to withdraw"
The colonel ceased speaking, and by the aid
of lamp, pending from the ceiling, he looked
from face to face at the men about him.
few seconds pause followed, then bearded
giant named Roberts, who was the leader of
the gang, took of his hat, and shouted, as he
waved it above his head:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-05-20

"Every man here knows exactly why he
came. That was explained before we left
Frisco. think can say, for myself and
friends, that IL There isn't fight with this
dog Howard and his crowd, we'll be disap-
pointedr Then, turning to his associates,
he asked: e, =, III,
"Boysi don't speak for AL OF your"
eyes yes yes Three cheers for Colonel
Morton and Captain Robertsp shouted the
men. .}s44..ff
Addressing the colonel again, Roberts con-
.tinued:
''We are having mighty pleasant time
down here plenty to eat and drink and moth
ing to do; but we've had all we want of that.
Now point out the work, colonel; show us
where Howard and his crew are, and leave
the rest to u.s."
Lighting a lantern, Colonel Morton led his
men down the long passage in the direction
of the sea, and, when he reached the end,
opened the door, beyond which was a dense
jungle, showing that this means of egress
from Buena VISTA had not been much used Of
late. Standing there in the darkness. thew
could hear the booming of the breakers on
the shore. and see, the changing, phosphor-
escent glow of the combers on the bar.
Pointing to the south, the colonel said:
"Roberts, you know the lay of the land
hereabouts. Three miles to the south is San
Bernal, where Howard and his men have their
headquarters The chances are a hundred
to one that even now they are on my grounds,
watching every avenue of approach to the
house. II you can find them, you know
what to do;I employ you as my guards.
These men mean robbery, or murder, or
both! If any of them are killed under these
circumstances, will see that the law clears
you. Divide your men into guards, and sta
ton them as you please You can find your
way back to this point at any time, and SO re-
gain your quarters. My advice to you is to
withdraw just about daylight, for during the
daytime have no fear that Howard will at
tack. Now, do you understand me?"
AS the colonel finished speaking, he reached
out his hand and met that of Roberts.
Understand your" was the reply; s'well,
I'd be an Internal fool if I didn't. I know
just what is to be done; and if 1 don't do it.
then shoot me- 9Ha
every well" said the colonel; "I shall not
see you again till the morning. Good night
And with the lantern hanging to his arm, he
retreated into the tunnel, closing the door
behind him.
If Colonel Morton had been entirely in the
confidence of Albert Howard, he could not
more accurately have described his purpose.
At the very moment he was giving instruc-
lions to Roberts, Howard and Mike Regain,
each in command of a small body of desper-
ate men, were actually on the grounds, and
watching every exit that lead from Buena
Vista, and Mad Inez, as if fully aware of the
purpose of these desperate men, kept close
to their leader; -
ITO be Continued,