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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19
CHAPTER v.
THE TANNING OF A LAND SHARK

THE TANNING OF LAND SHARK
had no definite plan as to how
was to accomplish my darling wish of
going to Mr.. Bostocko The landlord
was a clever sort of man who thor
oughly disliked the deacon, and, as he
had been quite friendly with my ia
Their, it occurred to me that 1 could
claim his hospitality for little while,
otill could get the means to pay him.
l found him alone, and briefly de-
sscribed what had happened. 1 thought
he would go into commissions. His fat
sides shook with laughter.
"Wen, now, that's glorious! The
best thing I've heard for year. Tried
to lick eou, did he? Would you really
have knocked him down with TIE
stool?''
Indeed I should, if he'd eewIth-
in reach of it,
''But did you really and truly call
him canting old hypocrite?"
yes
"Wen, I'm poor enough; but I'd have
given five dollars to hear it. The man
heard the truth about himself for
once. You're welcome to stay here till
you can do better. Did the deacon say
anything about settling with you?"
"Settling2 don't understand"
Don't you suppose he owes you
money!"
"What fsr?"
'.Why-he's your guardian; or was
Hasn't he everlsaid anythingeto you
about the state of your account, or
given you any money!"
''Never. What do you mean?"
ssThe old shark He's trying to
sswindle you, as he has some other
orphans"
AS SOON as the landlords indigna-
ton had cooled, he gave me an ex-
,planation that surprised me. He said
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19
AGRICULTURAL HINTS.
POTATO PLANTER.
A Good One Constructed by . Bright
Young Ohio Farmer.

A Good One Constructed by Bright
Young Ohio Farmer.
On my return home from the Ohio
state university twhere, as all agricul-
tura1 students should, spent a great
deal of time in the mechanical labora-
tory) purchased secondhand set of
blacksmith tools and went to work on
rainy days repairing our farm tools
Not feeling justified in buying potato
planter for the planting of six or eight
acres and being too lazy to carry a
load and drop. as heretofore, resolved
to construct planter of my own, the
cut being a representation Of the re-
suit
1t is very simple. and yet does its
work completely. 1t consists of a frame
supported on machine wheels, which
can be bought for price of old iron.
Wheels with a rim of cogs are preferred
The shoe is made of quarter-inch
steel, eight inches wide at heel and
tapering off narrower. and is cut or
bent something the shape of corn
planter shoe or hoe. The rear should
be spread apart 1.-THE two being first
riveted together) so as to allow the po-
tato to pass through to the ground.
This shoe is supported by four braces
riveted to the shoe and bolted on oppo-
site sides of the frame, thus allowing it
to swing. One of the rear braces ex-
tends above the frame, thus making a
lever with which the dropper, who
sits at the rear, can raise the shoe
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19
Experiments with Glover.

The possibilities of the clover plant,
as told at various institutes last win
ter, have excited new interest for this
rival of timothy, and everywhere ques-
tions are asked and experiences with it
told. At nearly all of the institutes in
eastern Pennsylvania there has come
the complaint from individuals that
clover will not grow for them. and Of
clover-sick soils Abner Chaplin. of
Chester county, tells such to grow field
peas or beans or some other of the
legumes on the land that is wanted for
clover, and the bacteria will be lodged
in the soil by them and clover will do
well there afterward- Eight rows,
twenty-five feet apart, cured his clover
sick soil-Philadelphia Ledger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19
Ecop,rlsAs. 1885. by a. N. Kellogg Newspaper Co.
CHAPTER Iv.-CoNr1SuED.

CHAPTER IV.-COETINUED.
The restraint and discipline to which
j was subjected brought on an explo-
sion that winter. 1t was soon after
my twenty-first birthday. had been
waiting little for my austere guardian
to inform me that was no longer un-
der his direction, when I was resolved
by hook or crook to make my way to
Mississippi. In the meantime resolved
upon little unwonted personal lib
serty. A young peoples sleighride to d
tavern up in gap of the mountains,
with a8supper and dance, had been
projected. 1 well knew it would be
fruitless to ask permission; so 1 re-
solved Ito attend by means of that ex-
pedient which the sailors call taking
French" In other words, climbed
out of my chamber window at nine
O'Clock, when the family were asleep.
Disaster attended our homeward
way in'the early hour of the morning.
The harness broke; delay attended it's
repair; it was long after daylight when
we reached the village. 1 know that
my clandestine absence must have
been discovered, and / resolved to put
a bold face on the matter. The deacon's
family were at breakfast when I
walked in.
The tyrant at the head of the table
:glared wrathfully upon me.
''Where have you been, sir?"
Sup at Snediker's, with the sleigh
ing party"
"Wretched youth! Your depravity
is astounding. / will see you in the
-woodshed after breakfast"
made no reply, but ate with consid-
cradle composure, while the commits
Grating glances of the deacon's big
boys sought my face. Sad experience
told them what was coming.
The meal over, the deacon INDUCED
in a long addendum of thanks for what
we had received, mingled with pious
.denunciations of the depraved conduct
of one of the family. He rose from the
table and, with a motion to me,
marched out into the woodshed. fol-
lowed promptly.
He reached down great hickory
limb from the shelf and, bending and
trying it in his hand, he addressed me
with sternness that was seasoned
with a savage kind of glee as he antici-
pated the diverse pn he was about to
provide for himself.
''Dorr Jewett, t}Eke off your coat.
have too long neglected my duty. The
devil is clamorin{ for your immortal
soul. I will chastise the adversary out
of you. Take off your coat"
1 snatched up a heavy oak stool that
stood by and put Myself on the defen-
sive.
IF you lay ha pd on me I'll knock
your brains Out!' q cried.
He fell back aGhast. l suppose the
idea Of resistance to his authority new
er entered his head.
''What do you mesh, you young imp?''
he stammered.
Il mean what I say. I've done moth
ing to be punished for; if had, your
authority over me was at an end some
weeks ago. You old canting hypocrite,
l defy you to touch me!'
My blood was up, and I said more
than 1 had at first intended to. He
saw that I would surely break his
Q head if he should advance on me, and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19

The celebrated German word which
signified Mutual Life & Fire Insur'
ance Co." and which has been cited as
the longest word in any language, ap-
parently has rival in another word,
which is found In German periodical:
Schornsteinfegerm acknowledgements
schaft Though this is a single word
in German, several words are required
to express it in English 1t means. as
nearly as anything else: THE profes-
sional association of master chimney
sweeps" An English word of respect
able dimensions can be produced sim
ply by running all these words into
one, without space or hyphen Youths
Comma niou
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19
Geese In the Spring.

The goose is a good mother, and
takes great care of her young. When
the goslings are out they must not be
allowed on ponds, as cold water is det-
rimental, causing cramps by chilling
them The. old geese are better for
breeding purposes than those that are
young. 1t takes the eggs four weeks
to hatch The best food for them Is
clover hay cut fine and scalded or
cooked turnips Bran and ground oats
may be sprinkied over the mess Geese
prefer bulky food. hence they should
not be fed on grain entirely. or they
viii prove unsatisfactory as layers. and
their eggs viii not hatch--F2rm and
Fireside.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19
FEWER FARM FENCES.
How a Great Deal of Labor and Expense
Might BE Saved

How a Great Deal of Labor and Expense
Might BE Saved.
The old-fashioned zlgzag, or "Vir-
ginia" rail, fences so common forty
years ago are now seldom seen, and
perhaps are never built. Stone walls
are cum bersome, often thrown down
by the frosts of winter and subsequent
thawing, and are not economical, ex-
cept on farms so covered with stone
that it is of first Importance to get rid
of them. Post and rail or Stat fences
are expensive, more so in the aggregate
than most people would suppose with
out reflection on the subject Wire
fencing is probably as cheap and last
ing as any in use. There are serious
objections to barbed wire, and many
prefer the smooth wire, either straight
twisted or woven. But is it necessary
for farmers to build as many fences of
any kind as has been the custom in the
past? If the laws which most states
now have concerning cattle were re-
spected and enforced, farmers would
be relieved of the necessity of fencing
every foot of their land bordering on
the public roads. Nearly every farm
has fields that are never pastured, and,
it would seem, need not be inclosed.
The great burden upon farmers for
needless fencing is imposed not to keep
their own cattle in, but to keep other
peoples cattle out 1 am pleased to
observe the tendency to build fewer
fences than formerly, not only to sub
divide farms, but especially along the
highways If these are left unfenced
and rows of shade trees planted out on
the boundary lines, farmers will be
saved deal of labor and expense, and
the country roads be made more
enjoyable and attractive.-S. B. Reach,
in n. Y. Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19
81" WHAT DO YOU MEAN, YOU YOUNG IN

% WHAT DO YOU MEAN, YOU YOUNG nIP?''
he did not attempt it. But never was
man in a greater rage! His leathery
face almost turned green.
''Out of my house, you young repro
bate-you spawn of Belialp he
-squeaked, in a voice shaking with
fury.
''I will go with pleasure. Will you
send my trunk over to the tavern?''
eyes. Clear out!''
81 want those books you took away
from me-
Take all your traps and leaver
o l turned on my heel and went into
the dining-room. Bidding the family
good-by, put on my cap and went
over to the tavern. I had not a cent
in my pocket.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19
A Nsxiectsd Education

.sMiss Beanleigh," said the sweet
Philadelphian to the fair Bostonian.
''do you like scrapple?"
''Scrspple2 ScraPPle?" queried the
fair Bostonian- 81 never heard of him?
What has he written?'-Life-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19
AMERICAN MERINO RAM.

Picture of the Proud Head OF q Fine
Flock in Missouri
The illustration is a good likeness of
an American Merino ram at the head
of a flock owned in Missouri The
Merinos are perhaps better known and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19
False Guides

TO the bilious, and gullible indeed are those
who follow such advice. Blue pill and ealo-
mel poison the system. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters Is a safe substitute fer such danger
Gus drugs They arouse the liver when in
active most eneCtually, and promote, not I'M
peril, general health. Constipation, malaria,
dyspepsia, rheumatism yield to the BittersS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19

"YES. he's my dog. He answers to the
name OF Jowler.n How can he answer to
it, You've cut his tail clear on "AChicago
Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19

APPEARANCES are very deceptive" re-
marked the tenor; YES, replied the prima
donna; .especislly farewell appearances %
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19

PROPER shoeing viii often cure Lane
ness in horse.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-19

Hoods Pills act easily, yet promptly and
on the liver and bowels. sc.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-21
WHITES STORE.

The weather at this writing is very
uncomfortable. Health is tolerable
good at present. j. NJ. Archer, the
champion horse traderof Sullivan, Co..
made four trades Thursday while it was
showing. Boys if you have got any
thing for trade call on him. Sullivan
County will modestly and earnestly
present to the Morristown Convention.
w. E. Latture as candidate for Floater;
as we have had no candidate for fifteen
years or more befole the people we think
lit but justice that Sullivan County
should be recognized by this conven-
|tion. Mr.. Latture is a young man Of
energy and a good moral character and
|if nominated will make q thorough
canvass; he has always been a true Re-
publican and successful party worker,
and in every campaign has devoted his
means and best energies to the success
|of the party. AS this county is hope
lessly Democratic, we think a true Re
publican displays more loyalty in his
devotion to the party then should he
live in any other East Tennessee County:
Mr.. Latture was a candidate for sheriff
in this county two years ago and though
the county is Democratic by neal one
thousand and his opponent was a Con
federate soldier with only one arm, he
was defeated by only seventy two votes
which attests his popularity in his home
county. In presenting Mr.. Latture as
her only candidate Sullivan County
would modestly remind the counties
comprising the convention of her faith
fulness and loyalty to the party ticket
in all former campaigns. DooLITTLE.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-21
FOUNTAIN CITY,.

The building is in the shape of a T;
it is three stories high the main part
is 1S0x40 feet the other is 40x60. The
brary, the second an auditorium. In
response to many urgent solicitations
to establish a branch of the famous
National Normal University, founded
by Alfred Holb .ook, in Lebanon, Ohio,
it was decided, after looking the coun-
try over and visiting many attractive
points to locate the New Holbrook Nor
NAL at Fountain City, Tenn. The Foun-
tain City Land Company, together with
the enterprising citizens of Knoxville,
have furnished money, buildings and
sand dollars for a building. Fountain
City, where the school buildings are
located is about fifteen minutes ride
by rail north of the f. T. V. and G. Ry.
depot. The campus is in a beautiful
grove of oaks and p mes. From under
meath the gnarled roots of an old oak
tree and through the crevices of large
rocks, well out crystal floods of pure
water from several inexhaustible and
hygenic springs. Lying to the east and
South can be seen the historic Chilhowee
and Smoky Mountains. The locality
is very healthful, being high and dry,
with an excellent drainage and re-
freshing breezes. There is no climate
in the world that surpasses that of
Fountain City. 1t is not only free from
malaria, but there are no exhausting
extremes of heat and cold to tax the
energies. There are twelve depart
ments in the school The Grammar
School, Preparatory, Normal, CONNER
cial, Kindergarten, Collegiate, Classic,
Fine Arts, Music, Telegraphy, Phonog-
raphy, Modern Languages. The school
is divided into six sessions of eight
weeks. The school opened September
., 1898, and enrolled during the first
term 1865 students; the present enroll
ment is 1856. There are students here
from several of the States, and from
Germany, England and Ireland. We
do not hesitate to indorse this institu.
ton to all. II affords the highest prac.
tical education at lowest possible cost
is ably managed, thorough in method
and equipment-in fact, all that could
be asked or desired. The third session
of the school closed on the 10Th. The
graduating class in the Commercial
Department gave an entertainment. 1t
was the first class the school has sent
out. Among the graduates was Jerry
B. Shipiey. of Washington County, and
he deserves credit for the way he APP.
piled himself since he came here. He
wants to teach the Cathal Springs
school next fall, and we hope the di.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-21
Catarrh Can Not be Cured

with local applications, as they can not
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease, and
in order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Hall
tatarrh Cure is not a quack medicine,
1t was prescribed by me of the best
physicians in this country for years,
and is a regular prescription. 1t is com
posed of the best tonics known, com.
bined with the best blood purifiers, act
ing directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two in.
gradients is what produces such won.
derful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY eco, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price Toe.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-21
JOHNSON CITY ITEMS.

W.. b. Porter, of Paris, Tenn, the h~ustling
Black WaXey Tobacco man, spent n few days
In town last week II. l.. Stone, the seven
teen year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. W. II.
stone, died at the residence of his parents
on Wilbourn Street, Sunday ....R. l.. Bruner
has bought the interest of 7. +. Crowder in
the New York Racket Store and will contin-
ne business under the red flag IA. =. Har-
klns Is IN North Carolina, making a trip for
j. f. II. White, who is watching the newcom-
er-its a girl. ...John A. Mahony was with
our merchants a few days selling them boots,
shoes and dry goods. Jim is a hustler for
trade. The coming election on the 18th OF
March for Mayor and Aldermen is the topic
of the day......C. l.. Odom, of w. W. Wood
ruff 4 Co., Knoxville, has "A very fine new
sample case. He says he has the price and is
selling them, and | know what Charley says
Is true. Court passed OFF nice, and a lot
OF business was lone.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
STATE SENATE.

hs
We are authorized and requested TO an
nounce Hon. John II. Oliver, of Washington
County, a candidate for the state senate,
subject to u Q Republican Convention in
Morristown, March &, 1894.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are aut Iorized to announce John NJ.
Reed, of the Zenith District, as "A candidate
for the office of Representative for Wash
inngtOn Courtv, subject to the decision of
the Republican Convention.
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK.
We are az horized to announce Jacob
Leah as q can iidato for reelection to the Of
flee of County Court Clerk Of Washington
County, subject 10 the decision Of the Re-
publican party ri Washington County.
We are au, hori8ed and requested to an
nounce the name Of Jasper II. Peoples as a
candidate TO Uhe Office of County Court
Clerk. Subject to the decision of a Republic
can Convention.
FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce W X.
Martin AS IA candidate for the office of Sher-
III of Washington County, subject to the de-
cision of the Republican Convention.
We are authorized to announce g.. G. stuart
as a candidate for Sheriff of Washington
County, subject TO the decision of the Re-
publican nominating convention.
/ hereby announce myself a candidate for
the office of Sheriff, subject To the action OF
a Republican primary or convention when
held. NJ. +. HICKEY.
We are authorized and requested to an
nounce j. Lemuel Hilbert, of the 18th Dis
trict, as a candidate for Sheriff of Washing
ton County at the ensuing August election,
subject to the decision of the Republican
convention.
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.
We are authorized to announce =, II. l.,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-21
PHELIM.

We ask permission to occupy a short
space in your valuable paper for the
purpose of referring 10 the school taught
at this place by John F. Vines and Miss
Anna Scott. The term of five months,
which closed last Thursday, was a most
successful one. There was not a dis
satisfied patron, to our knowledge.
Never have more satisfactory results
been achieved than have been recog-
niZed under the faithful instruction of
these teachers during the past year,
The closing exercises, consisting of rec
itations, declarations, compositions,
etc., were entirely satisfactory, and
evinced careful and most painstaking
and efficient instruction. The day was
closed by interesting talks from W. H.
Foust, Eph Dulaney, Thomas Scott, D.
w. F. Peoples and Others. Mr.. Vines
is a leader in his profession and not a
follower. He always held before his
pupils the highest type of the individu-
ala noble manhood. Miss Scott is a
young lady of noble character, and her
services as a primary teacher can never
be forgotten. Mr.. Vines left immedi-
ately after finishing his school work to
accept a position under w. F. Young,
where he intends to take up the study
of ideal manhood. We predict for him
a bright future, and hope that the time
will come when the legal profession
will drop a wreath of glory upon his
brow and proclaim him one of the first
at the bar. PHILo.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-21
opponents Messrs. Butler, Shoun and
Wright.

opponents MeS5rS. Butler, Shoun and
Wright.
John Mcclure, of Knoxville, spent
Sunday in town.
Bibles of all styles and prices for
sale by John S. Mathes.
c. L. Odom, salesman for w. w.
Woodruff, was i'll town this week.
II. II. Mcpherson will sell you jew
elry cheaper than you can buy it else
where.
H. H. McPerson will repair your
watches and iewelry and guarantee
satisfaction.
Hon. j. NJ. Brabson, of G~reeneville,
candidate for Congress, was in Jones'
boro last Thursday.
Brownlow stock on the political
market is now worth 1875 to the hun
dred, and still going up.
If you want any thing in the way of
drugs, patent medicines, stationary or
fancy goods, call on us we have a nice
line. Mathes & Patton.
The condition, and antics of some
candidates., as the convention draws
nigh, can only be appreciated by those
who have seen an ant on a log a fire at
both ends.
Hon. R. r. Butler was in town last
Thursday looking after his prospects
for the Senate. The candidacy of Hon.
John E. Oliver for that position has
evidently caused the Judge to visit our
county twice in the last week.
The Presbytery of Holston will meet
at Asheville, N. c., on Thursday, March
%, at II AM. Church sessions are earn
estly requested to send delegates and
forward their records, annual reports,
and assessments. j, E. ALEXANDER, sc.
There is no claim made for Ayers
Sarsaparilla which can not be endorsed
by scores of testimonials. This fact
plainly proves that the blood is the
source of most disorders and that Ayers
Sarsaparilla is the best of blood purlfi-
ers. Try it this month.
At the surrender of the 4th Tennessee
Regiment at McMinnville, Tenn, there
was a number of the soldiers who did
not surrender and made their escape.
On the night of the surrender | gave a
chestnut sorrel horse, bride and saddle
to one of the soldiers that lived in East
Tennessee. Said soldier, if alive, will
do me a favor by giving me his address.
| was a mere lad then. Address Box
124, Newport, Tenn.
Prof. E. NJ. Wright Superintendent of
public schools for Greene County, and
President of the Public School officers
Association of Tennessee, was in Jones'
borO, Saturday assisting Prof. f. T.
Watts of this county in arranging 4
programme for an Institute to be held
at Limestone Tenn, March 8 and 10.
Prof. Wright informed our reporter,
that he would be a candidate for the
State Senate before the Morristown con
vention, March Sth. If nominated he
will of course be elected.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-21
Highest of all in Leavening Power,-Latest u. S. Govt Report

importance to one occupying the high
and exalted station of Judge. Mark
our predictions; the Judge is going to
get there with both feet, all reports to
the contrary Notwithstanding. As to a
choice among the candidates for the
various other offices we will have some
thing to say in another communication
which will apper in the neal future.
D..rY.