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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18

be bloused but slightly in the back.
The fronts blouse considerably, and
may be arranged to stand apart and re-
veal an inner vest of some bright ma,
terial.
Reyers, collars and bands on skirts
are all made OF fur. a novel idea shows
a plain band about the bottom of the
skirt. and another zigzagging about it.
Another novelty is broad rever, which
starts at the left shoulder, narrowing to
point at the right of the waistline.
This was seen to good advantage on
a red gown, braided all over in black.
The rever which adorned it and the cuffs
were of gray fox, fur which promises
to be a great favorite.
Old collarettes and capes may be re-
modelled to greater advantage this year
than generally. A beaver cape that has
seen much wear may be slashed and
trimmed with a fiounce of lace, around
the bottom and up the slashes. A velvet
and lace Medici collar will also add TO its
attractions. The velvet selected should
be bright orange.
Evening gowns for the young girl and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18
GRAVITY Crenninx in K.n,a.

Gravity Dreaming in the private dairy
loses more fat than most farmers dream
of. Iffice is used at once after milking
to reduce the water round the cans to
about 20 degrees Fahrenheit the fat will
rise. leaving not more than one-fifth of
one per cent, and if the water is at 60
degrees or above one per cent. or more
will be left in the skim milk. This one
CT more per cent is a third or half Of
all the fat in the milk. This suggests
the putting up of ice by the private
Iairyman. The climate of Kansas pro-
vides for this and is n greater boon than
many imagine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18
MUSHROOMS GROWN IN BASKETS,

would find baskets or boxes very con-
venient for handling and an economy of
space. The general treatment is the
same when grown in ordinary beds.
About four years ago, scientific at
tention was given. for the first time.
to very distinct variety of mushroom
raised for market by a Long Island
grower. who found it especially suitable
to summer culture. This mushroom.
Agaricus subrufescens Peck, was rather
coarser in appearance than the variety
ordinarily grown (Agaricus campestris)
and different in color, the gills being of
a rusty-reddish tint. The new mush-
room proved to be of an excellent quail
ity. a heavy yielder and very easily
grown. fourishing in open frames out
side. The only drawback to its Gull
ture was the fact that many purchasers
objected to its unfamiliar appearance,
fearing that it might be an unwhole.
some variety.-Rural New Yorker.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18
sun Spots and the weather.

The interesting question whether
there is any measurable influence ex-
erted upon the earth's atmosphere, and
particularly upon what we call the
weather." by the black spots on the
sun, is again under discussion. Sun
spots increase and decrease in Size and
number periodically, the average time
from one maximum Of spots to another
being about II years At present the
spots are becoming less numerous, and
their minimum period is approaching
Atarecent meeting of the Royal Meteor
illogical society Mr.. a. B. MacDowall gave
reasons for believing that. as the sun
spot minimum draws near, there is a
tendency toward greater heat in the
summer and greater cold in the winter
than is the case near the sun-spot max
imum- The part of the world specially
considered by Mr.. Macdonald was west
ern Europe, but if Europe is affected by
sun-spots, America must be affected by
them also.-Youth's Companion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18
Velvet and satin Cover

Surround a large handkerchief OF
green satin with four-inch wide strip
of darker green velvet. Line with green
sateen and finish the edge with green
velvet rosettes put on in points. Six
gathered rosettes are required to make
one point. three in the upper row. two
in the next and one in the last row
The end of each point is finished With a
green plush ball. Crocheted rosettes
of green silk may be used instead of the
gathered strips of velvet if preferred
and homemade silk tasseis instead OF
plush balls.-Ladies' World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18
THE LATEST FASHIONS.
Plumes Are the Alpha and Omega
Of Hat Trimmings.
New Evening Gowns - Accordion
Plated ROdfces for Solid Conn
fort About the Fashion
able Glove.

Bats and bonnets may have been
proper terms by which to designate
neadgear in other years, but now they
are a mistake-the proper word is
oiumage. For when you attempt to ex-
anime or describe hat, you cannot do
so. It is entirely concealed by the
feathers on il. and of them you must
talk.
Woe to the maid who has not the
money wherewith to buy ostrich
olumes. She is out of the race. True,
she may adorn her hat with pheasant
wings. or with = large bird that seems
quite fu1l-grown enough for the dinner
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18
OLD FRUIT TREES.
Autumn Is the Best Season in Which
to RenOvate Them.

to RenOvate Them.
In the fall is one of the best times
to begin renovating trees that have
been neglected and are not too old. In
majority of cases feeble growing and
unhealthy trees are as a rule the re-
suit of starvation, bad soil or unfavor-
able conditions. In many cases remed-
ial treatment will convert into thrifty,
vigorous trees.
One OF the surest signs of debility in
tree is the pushing out of adventi-
tious growths from the trunks and
main branches. and the dying off year
by year of the small. twiggy, terminal
shoots.
When the land has been seeded to
grass for considerable time and es-
pecially when no manure has been APP
piled, trees will begin to show signs of
unthriftiness.
Flowing the ground in good season in
| the fall, giving the trees good prun-
! ing, and then before severe cold weather
sets in applying a good dressing of ma
nure; scattering broadcast as far out
under the trees as the branches extend.
When the tree is healthy the top is
1uxuriant, but if the tree gets weak or
| old the top makes but little growth il
it does not die.
In pruning all of the dead or decay
ing limbs should be cut out. and suf-
sficient growth to leave an open head.
In many cases proper pruning and ma
nuring will be all that is necessary to
revive a reasonably young tree. When
a tree is dying of old age very little
can be done to sustain the Lowering
vitality.
In some cases trees are unthrifty for
want of proper drainage. If water
stands around the roots the tree will
not make a healthy growth and provid-
ing proper drainage is. of course. the
proper remedy.
a little needed work in the orchard
done in good season in the fall will
often make an orchard that has been
in great sense a failure, source OF
profit.-N. j. Shepherd, in Farmers
| Voice,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18

roots soon fill the pot and grow out into
the soil of the bench through the drain
age hole in the bottom of the pot. Be
ing thus buried in the soil the little pots
do not dry out as rapidly as they would
DO were they exposed to the air.
The moment a pot is removed from
the bench another may be set in it's
place without waiting to clear the
bench, or any portion of it, of the rest
Of the lettuce. The method thus proves
economical, both of time and space.
Grocers and other retail dealers readi-
ly appreciate the advantage of having
lettuce grown in this way. 1t permits
considerable length of time and still
present it to their customers crisp,
fresh and attractive, instead Of wilted
and unattractive.
When the plant is ready for market
i: may be knocked out of the pot and
the ball of earth and roots undisturbed
may be wrapped sungly in old paper.
The earth will thus keep moist for a
long time and furnish moisture to the
plants through the roots which are i'm
bedded in it. Local customers may be
supplied with lettuce in the pots, and
the pots returned after the plants are
taken from them.
While the subject of forcing is thus
under consideration, a few hints on the
care of a crop may not be amiss. a.
The temperature should be kept down
to from so to 60 degrees during the day
and from As to so degrees during the
night. Plant lice become more trouble
some in a high temperature. (2.) AS
much ventilation should be given as
possible, but still keep the temperature
within the range mentioned. 81 So
far as possible water only on bright,
sunny days, preferably early in the
day.
The varieties of cabbage lettuce are
Big Boston, Salamander, Drumhead,
Henderson's New York (curled) Golden
Ball (dwarf). Golden Queen (dwarf)
The variety of loose heads are Grand
Rapids (curled). Hanson (curled), New
Iceberg (curled), Prize Head (curled)
Ella NJ. Hess, in N Y. Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18

liable. but they cost quite as much, if
not more, than ostrich plumes.
A hat that is perfect inspiration is
worn by tall, slim, i1ark-haired belle
IF New York. In shape it closely re-
sembles a sailor, with rather broad
Grim and covering Of gray velvet. I'm
Ter the brim, on the left side, curls a
soft. beautiful gray plume, he'd in
place with rosette of black velvet and
! brilliant buckle; on the other side,
above the brim, is it's mate, knotted in
with similar. but much larger rosette.
These piumes curl their way to the back
and touch the shining black locks. For
this favorite of fortune has naturally
curling hair. among her other gifts.
A model much affected by blond girls
has a cluster of tips radiating from a
brilliant buckle on the left side, with
one falling over the briIp, and another,
1 long plume. extending around the
front to the right side.
Some of the girls have gone to the
extent of wearing poke bonnets. and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18

trimming them with ostrich fl he boas,
letting an end fall loosely on cash side.
This mode is startling, and far from
pretty.
Fur viii be greatly in evidence this
season, if present indications count for
anything. The fact that We have had
but few cold days has not deferred it
from appearing on many gowns, both
for day and evening. An exquisitely
dainty bodice worn at a theater party
the other evening was VI soft yellow
silk. trimmed with white lace, and
adorned here and there with sable tails
They hung from the sleeves-not in
rows-but at the argles Of imaginary
diamonds. In the same way were they
placed on the yoke, and on the lace
which outlined it. Clusters topped the
shoulders and entered into the makeup
OF the neck ruche.
The Russian blouse of fur is consid-
cred the fashionable model. Persian
lamb. caracul and broadtail are the
sma1test for this purpose. They should
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18
THE FARMING WORLD.
LETTUCE IN POTS.

4 Method of Forcing That Has Been
Practiced with Success.
The method of forcing lettuce in pots
nay be of interest to those who grow
ettuce under glass either in the anna
teur way or as commercial product.
The preparation of soil for lettuce
should not be too heavy. 1t should be
composed of three parts by measure
Of loan, one of manure and one of sand.
The seed is sown in boxes. about II
by 10 inches and three inches deep, or
On the bench. Benches are six inches
deep, the lower three inches being
Glled with well-rotted manure, and the
upper three inches with potted soil pre-
pared as described above.
When the plants are about two inches
high they are transplanted to two-inch
pots. The benches are filed with soil,
in which the pots containing the let
tuce are plunged, so that the tops Of the
pots are covered with about half an
inch of soil. A little drainage material
is put in the bottom of each pot. The
plants are usually set on the benches
about ten inches apart each way. The
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18
MUSHROOM CULTURE.
How to Grow the TOOthsOme FunE 81 In
Baskets Boxes.

Mushroom growing in summer re-
quires as indispensable conditions a
cool. moist atmosphere and dark place
from which flies may be excluded. The
breeding of maggots in the mushrooms,
soon as summer weather begins, rem
ders the culture Improbable under or
binary conditions. a cool, dark under
ground cellar. however, may be used for
mushrooms, and the basketful depict
ed in the cut, reproduced from the Lon
don Gardening illustrated, was grown
under these conditions. The basket
was filled with prepared manure, firm
ly packed, mounded up in the center,
covered with loan, and then spawned
like an ordinars bed. Amateurs grow
ing mushrooms in small quantities
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18
Goldfish PIE.

Put layer of fish in pie tin, dot
literally with bits of butter, add a very
little salt, and a pinch of cayenne, and
cover with mashed potato. well sea
soned. Bake 20 minutes IT'S a virtue in
this pie to be done brown" = Leisurs
Hours.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18

North Carohna's system of working
eonvie's on the roads has. it is alleged.
fiu .ne state OF tramps, as well as proved
prontaDie to all who use the roads. rhe
STATE law gives magistrates the option
OF sentencing prisoners to road-bulld-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-18

own the best dairy implements.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-05-05
poli,s Wonderland Theater.

To-day will be one of unusual novelty
at Polls Wonderland theater for the
reason that the unprecedented specta-
Gle of q morning performance will be
witnessed. The show will begin at 10
a. m. and continue without Interrupt
ton to $50, half an hour before the
excursion trains start on their home
ward trip. By this arrangement Man
ager Poll has provided for the special
benefit of the excursionists, and for the
city people also, pleasant means of
spending enjoyably the morning hours.
He has secured several attractions to
augment the regular corps of entertain
ers, so that the show will be one of I'M
usual length and special excellence.
Miss Hilda Thomas and Frank Barry,
and the Dore brothers, who are COM
bined as grand double feature, make
a rarely brilliant special attraction, and
they are backed by a very strong array
of vaudeville stars. Among these latter
are Rice and Elmar, William and KIT
tie Hasbeck, Miss Mary Norman, the
three Lane sisters, the Diamond Com
edy Four, Miss Mae Rhea, and Mr.
Saville and Miss Stewart. Bicycle rid
ers who may wish to witness the show
can have their wheels checked by APP
plying to the doortender.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-05-05


girth thirty mine feet, yield Of baleen
eight hundred pounds, yield Of oil one
hundred and ten barrels" In 1862 the
California whalers at Monterey killed
one which measured ninety-two feet in
length. This immense creature was
towed to the station, where the captors
found, to their dismay, that the lifting
tackle was unequal to the task Of rails
ing the gigantic carcass, and they were
Obliged to content themselves with cut
ting off as much of the blubber as could
be reached above water. Rudolphi's
whale, If met with in numbers, will
probably prove to be profitable, not on
account of it's blubber which is very
little in this species. but from the quail
ty of the whalebone, which is consid-
cred to be more valuable than that of
the other kinds. The Norwegian whal-
ers estimate the oil obtained from this
species to be only about one third Of
the quantity yielded by the humpback.
London Standard
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-05-05
Your Palate is Your StOmach's
Conscience.
Your Stomach Knows What is
Good For You,

Thin people are thin because the food
they eat Is not absorbed. Reasons,
either wrong food, or right food undi-
gested.
Fat, oils and grease will not make
any one fat. This is because they are
indigestible. Thin people find it hard
to digest their food. Fatty foods make
it still harder.
Have you ever noticed that almost
without exception thin, pale, dyspeptic,
anaemic people have an aversion to
fat? This lis of itself proof enough that
such foods are bad for them
Let your palate tell you what to eat
Nature makes very few mistakes, and
we should listen to what she says.
Thin people may become fatter, and
dyspeptics more comfortable, by TAX
ing the Shaker Digestive Cordial. 1t
agrees with the weakest stomach. 1t
helps the weak stomach digest other
food. 1t is fattening and invigorating
in itself, for it contains artificially di-
gested food.
The Mount Lebanon Shakers have
made great many interesting discov-
cries within the past hundred years,
but none more important than this in
genious cure for all diseases which are
traceable to faulty digestion. A single
10 cent bottle will tell whether it is
adapted to your case, and can be had
through any druggist.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-05-05
A PRISON INVESTIGATION


NSoHtlnueu from FIRST fdSeD
bill relating to injuries to highways.
The amendments and the original bill
were tabled for printing.
Mr.. Gregory of Darien offered the fol-
lowing resolution for an investigation
in relation to the Beach divorce bill:
That committee of five be appointed
by the speaker to thoroughly investi-
gate the charges of improper means be-
ing used in the Beach divorce bill when
said bill was before this house, said
committee to have full power to sum-
mon witnesses and call for documents"
At the conclusion of a lengthy debate
the resolution was rejected.
"A resolution was passed granting a
divorce to Catherine Moore of New Ha-
ven on account of the insanity of her
husband
Passed-Resolution Incorporating the
New Haven and East Haven River
Railway company; amending the char
ter Of the Waterbury Traction com
pany; amending the charter of the
Manufacturers Street Railway COM
pany; Incorporating the Branford Elec-
trio Railway company; concerning shell
fisheries.
Mr. Wadsworth of Pennington re-
ported that the committee on confer
ence relative to the Tennessee EXPOSE
tion had failed to agree, On the motion
OF Mr. Wadsworth the house adhered
to its decision to reject the resolution.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-05-05
DECORATION DAr AT GErrYsBURG


Vania Railroad.
The Pennsylvania Railroad company
has arranged to run a three-day per-
sonally- conducted tour 10 Gettysburg,
leaving New York by special train Sat
urday, May 20, at 500 a. M. Newark,
$3.50; Elizabeth, $3.50; Railway, s:4S;
New Brunswick, 9:05; Trenton, 9;SS;
Philadelphia 0;30,and Frazer, 11.l0 am.
Round trip tickets, including transpor-
tation box luncheon at Harrisburg on
going trip, transfer of baggage at
Gettysburg, two carriage drives over
the battlefield, hotel accommodations at
Gettysburg, from supper, May 30, to
luncheon, inclusive, May 81 1.-TWO days.,
and on return trip, supper at Philadel-
phia for holders of tickets purchased at
Trenton and points east thereof, will
be sold at the following rates:
New York, $14.50; Newark, $14SO; Eliz-
abeth, $14,15; Railway, 1895; New
Brunswick, 1880; Trenton, $3.50; Phil
adelphia, SLIPS; Frazer, $10.55; Phillips
burg, N. j., $3.50; Pottsville, $1S,25;
Reading, $12.15; Long Branch, $1425;
Freehold $13.60; Mt. Holly, $1175; At
lantic City, s125O; Cape May, $500;
Bridgeton. $12.25; Salem, S12,25; Will
mington, $11.25; Chester, $11.25, and at
proportionate rates from other points.
Apply to ticket agents district pas
senger agents, or address Geo W. Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-05-05
WALKING FORD Events.
VIII Wed New Haven Girl-MotormaD In
jured-Crowds for New Haven-Pians for
Memorial Day-Other Items.

Albert l.. Whitaker, who will graduate
from the Berkeley divinity school in Mid
dletown next month, and Miss Mabel Doc
little of New Haven will be married on
Wednesday, June O. They expect TO 60
west and reside in Missouri.
Compass lodge No. 8, F. and A. NJ, has
voted to invite Anawan lodge Of West Ha-
ven and Center lodge Of Meriden to visit
here Monday evening, May II.
Motorman Charles Baldwin of the Cen
ter street electric car had his hand quite
badly bruised yesterday afternoon by the
brake handle coming off. He will be dis
abled from duty for several days.
Perry NJ Twitchell arrived home yester
day afternoon from Los Angeles. Cal, where
he has been spending the winter
Cap Weaver writes from the Soldiers
home In Togus, Maine, to David Ross that
ne is getting along finely and likes the place
very much.
David Ross and O. B. Lane are the dele
gates from A, Fl. button post. G. A. R., to
the annual state encampment in Waterbury
Friday and Saturday. May I and 8. Post
Commanders L. A, Northrop, ]. S. Parker
and NJ w. futile expect to attend.
The main shaft in the german silver de-
partment at r. Wallace & Sons has been
repaired and work will be resumed this
morning.
Postmaster G. r Jones viii receive bids
for carrying the United States mails up to
and Including May 49,
There win be grand rush to New Haven
to-day by the ladies', and several of the
male sex have received notice that they
may look elsewhere than at home for their
dinners and not to be surprised If their sup
per Is quite late.
The condition of Mrs. W H Newton last
evening was reported as continuing favor
able.
Recorded real estate changes are: Henry
Prageman 70 Eliza J. Hunt 10ox150 feet on
Hanover street Yalesville; W. J. Ward to
Edwin H Jones, one-half of two acres on
Elm street.
A two-pound eel was taken out of the wa
ter pipes at the Watrous Manufacturing
compsny's factory yesterday.
The rate book for the borough grand list
of 1896 has been completed. The grand list
as completed was S2.Gq1.6S4. From this
amount was deducted s1S.5S9 for the 10 per
cent additions by the court of burgesses as
board of relief. This will leave the act
ual grand list Mt S2.6T2. 095. on which the
borough tax will be S1S712.17. The grand
list for 1895 was 50. 544.576 and the tax was
S15.2676 50. The gain for 1896 tax to be col
lected amounts to S3,444.5 80 over the 1895
tax.
The Memorial day committee of A. II.
Dutton post G. A. r. has decided to &C.
cent the invitation of Rev. r. g. Richard
son to attend memorial service at the Meth
o6ist church on Sunday evening. Nav 80.
Robert A. Bottoms 3h-year-old hoy Clar-
cnce recently fell from the curbstOne and
broke his right arm.
The estate of the late Elizabeth Thayer
has boon appraised ut ss95.34.
T.. g. Seeley Is back again from Syracuse,
n Y. to remain during the summer.
Miss Annie Rosenthal of Marshall street
and John Singer were married yesterday
morning in Meriden. a reception was held
nt the home of the brides mother in the
afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-05-05
THE BOSTON GRoCERrTO OUR
VISITORS.

The Boston Grocery, 926 Chapel street
and 1921 Chapel street, extends hearty
welcome to-day to visitors. All pack
ages left at either of the stores will be
cared for and checked free. Many spe-
cial prices in groceries will prevail for
the day.